Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Sunday June 9th, 2024 2:36:04 PM
Kwarsk says, "Paige, how much authority does that seal give us? Ivan was well-stocked - see there, he's wearing mithral armor! I'm thinking the proceeds from his gear would help the orphanage for a long time...
Fingers, Naithi, I agree - maybe the guards would be amenable to allowing the Black Cathedral's staff to interrogate Ivan while Ivan's in a guard-run jail cell?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday June 10th, 2024 12:10:53 AM
Paige answers Kwarsk, but loud enough for all to hear - including Ivan:”it’s all the authority we need. Indeed we have been ‘deputized’. It was suggested that we return it with the prisoner….or the body. The guard had information that this villain is indeed the one responsible for the many deaths, and the collection of skins for his trade. Reynaldo…ahh…commissioner de Silva….suggested none would mourn his passing.”
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Monday June 10th, 2024 8:06:41 AM
Burton, arriving late to the party offers suggestions to look for more clues. He looks over the letter and included instructions. While nothing specifically illegal would be needed to acquire the supplies, many of them are certainly not in common use by lawful citizens, and some of them items listed would have been very....icky.
Zarsellet wants to make sure the team has enough evidence and begins looking around.
Rhys informs everyone that the letter he found connects Ivan to Pyramid Industries.
Paige suggests Muuru should watch over the prisoner. She reminds everyone that the team has specific instructions to stop Ivan.
Lothlo is ready to finish gathering evidence, and turn Ivan over to the Guard as soon as possible.
Fingers wants to make sure that Ivan doesn't actually have a daughter who is in danger. Burton agrees.
Naithi discreetly changes, and freshens up. She offers to talk to the workers and get some more information. As for the order that was placed....with no guarantee the shop will remain open, Naithi can reclaim the money she placed on the order.
Kwarsk wonders if Ivan's possessions can be put to good use. By the way it is written, the team is welcome to keep Ivan's personal items, but not those that would be 'owned' by the shop.
OOC- The specific list of items and instructions to make the golem will not be listed, as it is outside the purview of players to make such an object. However, inquiries with knowledgeable entities of choice would know that a large amount of fresh blood would have been needed. How it was obtained would be the important part.
Treasure(need a volunteer to keep track please): mithril chain shirt, Kukri(very well made), wand
Those looking for more evidence don't need to try too hard. Maybe Ivan never thought he would get caught? You find some of the implements listed in the instructions that are part of the letter, Along with leftover alchemical reagents. You also find some items which were likely used as a focus to summon the creatures the team previously defeated.
What would the team like to do next? -take Ivan to the authorities? -question him? with or without help from the Church? -question the workers? -inspect Ivan's home? -something else?
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Monday June 10th, 2024 11:07:50 AM
Paige is all for going home to get cleaned up, getting some sleep, and processing what she’s learned about the link between the worshippers of Ga’al and Pyramid Industries. She’ll suggest that the party return to the Nightmare Quarter - dropping Ivan off at the gaol on the way, and alerting the guard of what’s to be found in the basement of the shop.
The cleric will suggest that the place should be locked up and the workers all advised to go home until contacted by the authorities (who might want to interview them.) Paige is far from presentable (as are most of the party) - being covered in blood, gore, and other filth.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Monday June 10th, 2024 1:18:34 PM
Burton is in favor of dropping Ivan of with the authorities. He is happy to go and tell the workers that the business might be closed for a while and enquire if anyone knows about Ivan's family and where he lives.
He is concerned that with Ivan out of the picture his daughter (if he had one) and his story is true is now a liability to the captures so time is of the essence to rescuing her before she is disposed of.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+7=22 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 3:12:29 PM
Zarsellet goes with Burton to address the employees. He considers getting cleaned up, but decides that the blood and gore might add to addressing this crowd. "Nothing to see here people. We're taking Ivan to the authorities to face the justice that he deserves. His business will be closed until the mess gets sorted out and possibly a new, respectable owner can start again." He flicks a small spot of gore off of his sleeve. "If the authorities need to speak with any of you they will contact you. If you have any information that the authorities need to know, possibly to clear you of any part of the numerous crimes that happened here, please contact the authorities. That's all for now. We Patchers have this well in hand but we need you out of the way so we can safely transport Ivan, and then return to our home to clean this mess off of us."
OOC: Intimidate 22. OK role. Next level I get a huge boost to that skill!
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=15 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 4:06:09 PM
While Burton and Zarsellet are dealing with the crowd outside, Rhys takes some time to search to building for any more clues or ill gotten gains from the illicit business Ivan has been running. (Perception 15).
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=21 ; Monday June 10th, 2024 10:28:26 PM
Kwarsk expands the search of Ivan's premises, looking for clues, contraband, stolen goods, prisoners, victims, etc., leaving others to inform the employees, drop Ivan off at gaol, etc.
(OOC - Perception = 21)
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Monday June 10th, 2024 11:16:28 PM Zar! No! says Muuru as he rushes outside, only to see the crowd start to disperse. Too late.
Zar, you can't tell everyone that we've arrested Ivan! When that gets out, it will put his daughter in danger!
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday June 10th, 2024 11:20:31 PM
Lothlo considers what Ivan said about his daughter and that they may still be in danger. I agree we should find out if Ivan really has a daughter and do what we can, though I really don't trust anything Ivan says at this point. However, if there really are other threats involved, we may want to hurry in case they get wind of what happened and try to free the prisoner. Lothlo makes sure the relevant items have been secured, and double checks that Ivan is still secure and that there are no signs he's covertly trying to break free of his bonds.
Are we ready to turn Ivan in? I'm not sure it's worth interrogating him further if we can't trust anything he says.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 1:50:38 AM
Naithi helps to talk to the other employees before returning with the others to the Patch
This might be a little late, but if there a temple to Ga'al? Should we tell them about this, or do we need to worry about them being part of it? I'm not sure if we should be warning them or investigating them.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Tuesday June 11th, 2024 8:10:11 AM
The team wraps things up at Ivan's leather shop, Ivan's Custom Cuts.
The place is searched for more evidence, but nothing else is found. However what you already have is plenty, and Ivan, regaining consciousness, knows it.
There are only a few workers still milling about. Some of them fled when the action started. They seem responsive to the Patchers intention to temporarily close the business, and not upset. Several of them agree to stop in with the Guard and make a statement. Fingers has no problem in locking up the doors.
Muuru is concerned that the information given will place Ivan's daughter in danger. One of the workers claims they didn't know he had a daughter. Was it all a ruse?
No other treasure is found, what remains are all implements of the trade.
The team is able to drop Ivan off at the Gaol without any problems. They agree to send word to the Guard Captain as well. Ivan looks miserable but seems to have nothing else to say.
The Patchers arrive back home, and have a chance to clean up and grab a bite to eat while deciding what's next.
OOC- There are no temples to the evil deities in the City(at least none that are known to the authorities)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday June 11th, 2024 4:45:48 PM
OOC: What time of day is it?
IC: Burton sits at the table, he picks at his food not really interested. Those who know Burton note that Burton isn't writing in his notebook.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday June 11th, 2024 6:09:15 PM
Lothlo returns home with the others and spends what feels like an eternity scrubbing every inch of his body until the final lingering traces of the urine vats finally have been removed. He then goes to the kitchen and makes a strong pot of coffee, less for the caffeine than the desire fill his nose with the aroma and purge his nostrils of the basement.
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 7:58:29 PM
When Fingers gets home, he loudly throws his gear into a corner of the common room. The, loudly to whoever's nearby:
I don't get it! You all agree that maybe Ivan has a daughter -- but you simply let the crowd know that he's been caught?
And if there's a chance that we can get ahead of this thing, the time to do it is now before word spreads!
No, I take that back. The time would have been before we dragged Ivan through the streets to the gaol where everyone could see!
And yeah, I know none of you trusted him -- but we don't *need* to trust him! I was going to say we should take him to the Cathedral -- there's got to be someone who can cast Detect Lies or a scrying spell or something, right?
Unless someone says something, Fingers picks up his stuff and heads to the lab.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday June 11th, 2024 9:54:30 PM
Kwarsk says, "Fingers, adventuring gets confusing sometimes. Maybe the others didn't hear you. For what it's worth I didn't think anyone would act so fast while there was still the basement to search. The cat's out of the bag now, but we can still ask around for intelligence - I still think we should use whatever Seal Paige got for us to allow Berem and Clarisse and so forth to stop by Ivan's cell in the Gaol and question him with magic... might be rough though - clerics, even evil ones like Ivan, tend to resist such magics, so my teachers at the Pantheon monastery told me."
Kwarsk looks around, sees Lothlo has already taken dibs on first use of the cleaning supplies.
Kwarsk says, "If you don't use all the soap and water Lothlo, I'm next in line - that blood golem stuff was worse than some cavern Aberrations!"
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 9:59:30 PM
Rhys gives the Minotaur a disgruntled look but chooses to bite his tongue. He heads out to he courtyard, pumps cold water into the large basin near the forge and strips down to immerses himself in the frigid tank. His clothes follow and he gives them a good scrubbing down. Caring little for social niceties at this point, he marches back upstairs in his birthday suit to find fresh clothing.
”Damn those Minotaurs” he thinks to himself, ”they can be so bull-headed!”. The elf heads back downstairs and looks for some food and drink. Perhaps a sit down with all the patchers will clear the air.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 10:12:20 PM
Zarsellet approaches Muuru while Kwarsk is talking to him. "Muuru. I'm with you, but I don't want to be searching for Ivan's supposed daughter while I can't hardly breath 'cause I stink so bad. Take a little time to clean up. Then some of us can go and try to charm the neighborhood, instead of stink it up."
He pauses and then points at Muuru's equipment and starts humming. After a few rounds he moves around removing his own gear and waving his hands over it as well, cleaning the stuff as he goes.
OOC: Just scanned my character sheet. I don't have the Bard spell Prestidigitation. However, I do have the Gnome spell-like abilities including that spell. Sorry I forgot that....
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 1:27:09 AM
Paige addresses Muuru: ”one of Ivan’s worker’s claims they didn’t know he had a daughter! I believe it was a ruse to get us to drop our guard so he could hit us with his negative energy.” The cleric blows a wisp of hair out from in front of her face. ”No amount of diplomacy is going to get people past our appearance…or smell! Pull yourself together. You can ask about this mystery hostage girl when we go looking for information about Pyramid Industries.”
The cleric lines up behind Lothlo and Kwarsk for the bath. She notes Burton doesn’t seem his usual self…and then Rhys walks through the room in the altogether. The cleric brings her hand up to cover her face and shakes her head.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:23:49 AM
There are some frayed nerves, with a possible prisoner not yet found. The Patchers take a quick rest, cleanup and get a bite to eat. The time is early afternoon, You have the rest of the day to investigate as you would like.
OOC- you have the option to stay together or split up and follow different leads.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 8:16:16 AM
Naithi has to climb into Camalayaas back to get anywhere near putting a hand on Fingers shoulder. Is his daughter was really in trouble, he would have most likely asked us for help. But, is you want, I'll help you find his house. Between the two of us we should be able to break in and see if there is anything that indicates he has a daughter.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 12:17:18 PM
Zarsellet almost stops the cleaning spell when he hears Paige's words. Sadly, Ivan really didn't seem the 'fatherly' type.... But the spell can last for an hour so he continues around getting whatever is available to clean.
"Paige makes a good point Muuru. And considering WHAT Ivan was, any child that he might have raised may be just as evil and dangerous as he was. But, I'll go with you and Naithi and see if we can find his home. There might be a daughter there, or servants, or other members as evil and devoted to that deity that he followed. Or there may be evidence tying him to conspirators. Whatever we find I think it'll be worth the trip."
"Now I think we need a story. Lots of people saw us carting that filth off so we can't claim that we're looking for him. If we tell them that we're looking for his daughter we'll probably be told that they didn't know that he had a daughter.... If we get that we tell them that he expressed concern over a daughter's safety, and we just need to be sure whether or not he was lying! We say that maybe he had a daughter but kept her hidden so she couldn't be used against him. Sound good?"
"Anybody else coming along? Not too many though. Don't want to intimidate the folks." He says the last while glancing up, and up, grinning at the Minotaur....
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday June 12th, 2024 1:10:50 PM
Burton looks up at the Patchers who are planning to look for Ivan's house; "I will go with you."
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 4:58:12 PM "Hey Paige. Can we get that paperwork authorizing the investigation of Ivan? Might smooth things down if the watch happens to come by while we are checking his home."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday June 12th, 2024 5:56:01 PM
Lothlo finish his coffee as the others discuss next steps. I agree, no matter how unlikely it may be that the story about his daughter was anything more than a distraction, we still need to follow up on it to make sure.
If we are trying to stay in smaller groups to not be intimidating, I'll head back the small eatery we were at before Ivan started closing his shop. If it was a common place for the leather workers to go to then it's probably a good place to get info. Ivan likely would have talked about his daughter at some point while hanging out with his workers, if he has a daughter.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:56:30 PM
Rhys tags along with those investigating Ivan’s home for clues.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 8:48:29 PM ”Zarsellet, I gave it to Muuru back at Ivan’s shop”. (See Paige’s post 7June) the cleric answers.
“I’m for the Black Cathedral where I’ll update Berem, and see if he or Clarisse have any intel on Pyramid Industries or Duncan. If there’s enough time I’ll swing by Puccinni’s aka the orphanage and see how the kids, Walid, and Sister Bonny are doing.”
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 11:20:41 PM
Muuru sighs. Paige, while you're there, see if anyone is willing to go to the gaol to interrogate Ivan, using that Detect Lie or Reveal Truth or whatever its called.
He goes to his piled gear, picks up everything except the crossbow, and checks to see that the "Letter of Appointment" is in his belt pouch.
Naithi, guys, let's go. He heads for the door. His workers probably know where he lives, but don't forget, a lot of shopkeepers live in the back of their shop.
He waves vaguely at the Patch building. Like the former residents here.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Thursday June 13th, 2024 8:08:35 AM
Naithi, Zarsellet, Burton, Lothlo, Rhys, and Muuru head back to the Guild Quarter and start looking for information the location of Ivan's home. Having been in his shop, and checked it over thoroughly for evidence, the team is confident that he did not reside there. Breaking up into groups, You find that Ivan's store is closed as intended and a City guard is posted nearby keeping a watch on it.
Fanning out to nearby businesses and places to eat, you are able to find a couple of former workers of Ivan's. They are looking around for work until the shop reopens, or for something else in case it doesn't. The older of the two, a man named Huckson is willing to chat. Hmmm, don't think he ever mentioned a daughter, though I could be mistaken. Ivan was a weird guy and didn't talk to the workers much. Can't say I'm surprised at what happened. I do know where his house is though, he used to brag about how nice it was sometimes, trying to convince the workers that if we did a good job, maybe we could get a house like that one day. Huckson gives the directions and then returns to his meal unless you have any questions.
Paige checks in with Berem at the Black Cathedral. Clarisse is there, looking a bit tired and disheveled after having worked on cleaning up the Scar most of the day. They agree to look into Duncan and Pyramid Industries. They also agree to stop by the gaol with some detection spells prepared to assist the guard with questioning Ivan. Paige can continue on to the orphanage if she likes, there is still plenty of time before sunset.
Kwarsk is available to join in at either investigation, or start one of his own.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Thursday June 13th, 2024 12:32:53 PM Flashback
Kwarsk says, "Paige, I'll tag along just in case anyone's been tracking us and thinks now is the time to make their move."
Kwarsk tags along with Paige to the Black Cathedral, and listens for anything interesting.
/Flashback "Paige, time to visit the orphanage now?"
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Thursday June 13th, 2024 5:35:03 PM
Burton will thank the workers for their help and give them both a gold coin. He will then start towards Ivan's house.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Thursday June 13th, 2024 7:06:28 PM
Zarsellet starts to dig for some coins but notices Burton beating him to it. Well, next time he'll have to avoid the distractions of the day.
With a destination given he follows along to Ivan's house hoping that Muuru can open any locks and bypass any traps without damaging the place. "We're going to knock before we try other methods to enter, right?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Thursday June 13th, 2024 7:45:34 PM
Before heading to Ivan's house, Lothlo double checks with the guards outside Ivan's shop to make sure it's okay to do a welfare check on Ivan's daughter as an extension of the task they were given, and if not will suggest they go back to the same guard to get written permission to perform such a welfare check.
Once outside the house Lothlo will check for any signs of a daughter, or that anyone else is at home. I think knocking is definitely the best course of action. If he has a daughter then knocking on the door and letting her know who we are and that we are here to help her will be the simplest thing. And if nobody answers, we have a clear reason for entering to make sure she's safe.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=24 ; Thursday June 13th, 2024 8:13:42 PM ”So you’re going to knock?…and if someone other than a little girl answers? What then? Seems to me that if there is in fact a little girl and if in fact she is being held hostage, all you will be doing is alerting her captor and possibly further endangering her. Just give me a moment to sneak around to any windows and listen at a few doors to see if anything is going on!”.
Unless there are any objections, Rhys spends a few minutes scouting out Ivan’s House. (Stealth 28; Climb 26; Perception 24) he climbs up to any windows he can’t see through from the ground and peeks through any windows, cracks, or keyholes as well as listening for any sounds from inside,
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Thursday June 13th, 2024 10:50:07 PM Now that you mention it, says Fingers, did Ivan say she was being held somewhere? Or did his enemies just gave him the "it would be a shame if something happened to her" speech?
I say we knock. If anyone other than the girl answers, we show them the Letter of Appointment and say we're taking her to the gaol to meet with her father.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Friday June 14th, 2024 12:02:42 AM
Seeing as the resident lockpick was suggesting that knock, Naithi agrees to go with his instinct. Her instinct told her that Ivan was full of it, but she wasn't going to risk a girl's life on her instinct
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Friday June 14th, 2024 12:06:57 AM
As she and the monk make their way to Puccinni’s, Paige says to the dwarf: ”I’m starting to think there’s some sort of plot by followers of Ga’al to infiltrate Plateau City, and I’m of a mind that this Duncan character is in the thick of it. Pyramid Group putting the squeeze on Zolgreb at ‘the Crypt’ and now implicated in Ivan’s nefarious business. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Sharas Tel and their sleep poison, and the red-robbed cultists in the farmhouse outside the city weren’t somehow connected. Then there’s that weird cleric we encountered after we found the scroll in the blue cave. That symbol he used to channel wasn’t the same as Ivan’s but is somehow related…a dwarvain variant of Ga’al, from what I could tell. Plus there was all that blather about heartache and heartbreak…”
The cleric grins ruefully, and continues: ”I didn’t used to be like this, but a couple months living in the Nightmare Quarter, and everything seems like a conspiracy! The only thing that doesn’t seem related is that dead dog the orphans found!”
If Paige and Kwarsk happen to pass a bakery or shop before they reach the orphanage, the cleric will shell out coin for a couple dozen cookies for the kids. Bearing in mind the importance of good nutrition, Paige will request oatmeal raisin cookies - rather than less wholesome options.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Friday June 14th, 2024 7:35:45 AM
The team heads out, to check on Ivan's house. The guards think it would be perfectly fine for you to check the place out. You're the Patchers, right? If you think it would cause an issue with the Captain, you might want to to check in first, but otherwise, I think the Guard will support most of what you do. And great work catching the killer. Well done, that.
There is some discussion along the way, and Rhys goes in first, a bit stealthily, to check the place out. He is not able to discern any noise from within, and no movement or anything unusual can be seen within. The team knocks..............................................................................and is left waiting. And waiting. There is no answer.
Paige and Kwarsk head to the orphanage to check in. Picking up some delicious oatmeal raisin cookies along the way. Upon arrival, the cookies prove to be a big hit. Between the excitement of the visit and the sugar(mostly healthy!) the kids quickly get a bit rambunctious and start running about. However, they sober up quickly when asked some important questions by the Patchers. Hmm, didn't someone hear something about a Pyramid the other day? Don't worry, we'll find out what we can. As one, the kids give a respectful salute.
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Friday June 14th, 2024 1:49:45 PM
Burton turns to Rhys & Fingers "If you would be so kind to open up the door I feel we need to search for further evidence of Ivan's accomplices and have a look to see if there is any sign of a child living here."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () d20+12=25 ; Friday June 14th, 2024 5:42:22 PM
A shiver suddenly creeps down Lothlo's spine as he gets the feeling he may be being watched... a feeling he's felt a few times since joining the Patchers. Lothlo glances around to see if the same giant birds are hanging around the area.
Perception = 25
After surveying the area he turns to Rhys and Fingers. What do you think, can you get the lock open?
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Friday June 14th, 2024 10:57:16 PM
Zarsellet nods at Burton's words. "And of course check for traps. Wouldn't put it past that bastard to risk his neighbors by trapping his front door!"
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Friday June 14th, 2024 11:06:13 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Paige, I think you're on the right track, like the possible connection between the Cloaker and those two recent Aberrations Ivan was using... does Ga'al have any special connection to Aberrations?"
As the two arrive at the orphanage and greet, and are greeted, Kwarsk listens thoughtfully to the orphans, who hear so many news tidbits...
After the children mention Pyramid, Kwarsk says, "Be careful as usual - I don't think Pyramid will take kindly to anyone they see or know is listening in on them... be smart, be safe, but eavesdrop when it's safe and smart!"
Kwarsk turns to Paige, awaiting her cue to head on back to the Patch.
When that cue comes, Kwarsk waves his farewells and resumes 'guard mode.'
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+10=13 ; Friday June 14th, 2024 11:54:59 PM Lessee, a basic three-tumbler recessed lock, probably bronze pins -- let's give it a try.
Disable Device d20+10 = 13
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | d20+3=12 ; Saturday June 15th, 2024 5:04:56 AM
Burton stands to one side apparently cleaning his nails with a small knife while he actually scans the area around Ivan's house looking for anyone or thing paying to much attention on the group. (Particularly of the black feathered variety)
Perception 12
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Sunday June 16th, 2024 5:09:35 PM
Rhys waits for Fingers to check and open the door. If all else fails he is more than willing to break a window to gain entry.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=12 ; Sunday June 16th, 2024 8:17:08 PM
On the street outside the orphanage, Paige studies the sky in order to gauge the time.
Turning to her stalwart friend, she asks Kwarsk:”do you figure we could stop by the Crypt and see how our friend Zolgreb is doing? Mayhap he’s picked up some scuttlebutt regarding Pyramid Group? It was them trying to force him out of his business after all…”
Having found an audience, the cleric will expand on her theories and provide a list of individuals she’d like to question, ”like the folks at the Mining Guild and maybe Sampson’s” she says, adding that that might have to wait for another day - it getting on and only some establishments (like the Crypt) likely to still be open.
The half elf thinks on what she might know about Ga’al and aberrations (Knowledge Religion =12) and will share that info with the dwarf.
(OOC: Paige will only go to the Crypt if Kwarsk is willing.)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20=15 ; Sunday June 16th, 2024 8:30:40 PM
Naithi recalls what she can about followers of Ga'al. I have heard that some men aren't strong enough for the priesthood and that, and that their lack of fate can cause them to go mad during their rituals. Perhaps that's what happened here.
Naithi's understanding of religion is a little lacking. Before she came here following the Sargrass event she was in an area where the gods didn't exist. Mareatus has killed or banished them all resulting in a dislike for Ga'al, Mareatus, and the gods of testing.
ooc: I rolled a religion check, but you can delete it edit this of what I wrote isn't something Naithi can know.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Sunday June 16th, 2024 8:33:03 PM
ooc: Paige and Naithi's posting overlapped. Sorry if we're thinking the same thing, I didn't mean to steal you ideas.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 28/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 Sunday June 16th, 2024 10:05:47 PM
ooc: Edited by myself. Religion is an untrained skill for Naithi, so she can't make a religion check. I was remembering the rules wrong.
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Monday June 17th, 2024 8:04:22 AM
Lothlo looks around, concerned that the team is being watched. Aside from an occasional passerby, no one (and no thing) seems to be watching the team.
Burton and Zarsellet look around, and voice concern over possible traps.
While Rhys waits patiently, Fingers spends a few moments working the lock. There is a satisfying 'click' when he gets it, and a few sighs when no trap is sprung.
The door is unlocked, and still no movement inside.....
OOC- those at the house, please declare actions, make skill checks etc. We are not in combat rounds(yet hehe)
Paige recalls some knowledge about Ga'al that may prove useful in the current investigation. Naithi doesn't remember much, still learning about the Gods of the Wold. Kwarsk keeps a watchful eye, as they leave the orphanage and travel to the next destination. (You will be able to visit one more place before dark.)
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+9=10 ; d20+8=25 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 3:10:40 PM
Rhys slips in through the door as soon as Fingers gets it open (Stealth 10) and takes a Quick Look at his surroundings. If there are stairs leading to a second story he will take them. Whether upstairs or down he will scan the rooms for any signs of Ivan’s daughter (Perception 25)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. d20+13=17 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 5:26:19 PM
Kwarsk replies, "Paige, the Crypt sounds good to me. Let's see what Zolgreb's been up to..."
Kwarsk continues to guard Paige from the side, occasionally checking over his shoulder to see if they're being followed.
(OOC - Perception = 17)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Monday June 17th, 2024 5:34:16 PM
Lothlo waits outside for the all clear to enter and for lights to be turned on. He understands the need for caution after their run in with Ivan, but on the off chance he really does have a daughter he wants to make sure it is clear they are their to help and not people sent by a hypothetical third party that was threatening the daughter's safety.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=17 ; d20+6=8 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 7:22:56 PM
Arriving at the Crypt Paige shows the tuxedoed ogre bouncers the full membership info Zolgreb provided, including the vouchers for up to 100 GP/month for games, food, and drink. Once inside she looks around to see if there’s anyone she knows. If she spots any of the folks from the mining guild - the ones she’s heard referred to as ‘delvers’ - she’ll seek them out. The cleric got on pretty well with Moreth, the security guy for the guild, and the guild folks did seem happy with the information the party shared with them after the adventure into the blue cave.
The red-headed half elf will look for: Jocelyn - the human in charge of the guild, Jehanne - the half elf responsible for contracts for gems, Norvak - the gnome ‘legal beagle’, and Boris and Doris - dwarves responsible for future operations, and Moreth, of course. Otherwise, the cleric will seek out Zolgreb - the proprietor of the gaming establishment, after first making a detour to check out the buffet table.
Perception = 17, to find folks she might recognize amongst the patrons of the Crypt Diplomacy = 8, to weave through the room without treading on anyone’s toes or spilling their drinks.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 d20+8=10 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 7:50:35 PM
Zarsellet slips in behind Rhys. He doesn't expect to find a daughter, especially since there was no answer. He casts a spell for light and sends it ahead of himself as he looks around, slowly moving in.
OOC: Perception 10 so I doubt I'm finding much....
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 d20+12=22 ; Monday June 17th, 2024 8:19:03 PM
Fingers casts Mage Armor from his wand, then waits to follow Naithi in. (As capable as she is, Fingers cannot help feel protective of someone half his size.)
He looks around for anything of interest in the light of Zar's spell. Perception: 22 (+2 for traps)
Spells ready: 0th - Read Magic (x99) Ray of Frost (x99) Detect Magic (x99) Message (x99)
1st Floating Disk Grease Feather Fall (1 Large or 2 Small creatures)
Other Mage Hand 3/day (SLA) Hand of the Apprentice 5/day - 2 =3 Brooch: Any unprepared spell in spellbook (1/day) Wand of Mage Armor: (45 charges)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=29 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2024 1:18:46 AM
Naithi keeps her eyes peeled for danger and follows the group inside. If there is anything suspicious she will alert the others.
Perception= 29
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Tuesday June 18th, 2024 7:40:34 AM
The door is unlocked, and the team moves in. Rooms are quickly checked with the aid of a light spell. Up the stairs, and more rooms are checked. In just a few moments, the whole house is checked. There is no sign of anyone here.
A more thorough investigation follows and you feel sure there is no evidence here of a child living in this house. There is only one bedroom, and one set of bedroom furniture. A further examination of the place turns up practically nothing in the way of money or 'treasure'. Ivan owned a home and a business, but aside from a few personal belongings(which you found on him) there is no other wealth to be found. All of his recent activity must have been fully funded from someone or something else.
Paige, Naithi and Kwarsk arrive at the Crypt. They are ushered in quickly by the tuxedo clad ogres past the line which is starting to form. You hear one or two rumors in the crowd, wondering if the Patchers will be participating tonight.
Looking around the gambling hall, it seems like it might be a bit early for any of the team's acquaintances or allies to be present. The buffet table is excellent and since most of the patrons are still working their way inside, plenty of the selection is still there and not picked over yet. Zolbur(I checked the spelling from my notes) soon finds you, having been informed by his well trained guards that you are here. My friends! How are you? He motions for a waiter, and instructs him to get some of the 'good stuff' from the back room.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 d20+8=13 ; Tuesday June 18th, 2024 4:49:23 PM ”So…no signs of a daughter. Just a ploy as we expected. Still, I think we should have a more careful look about for secret doors and the like. It seems to me that a cleric of Ga’al would be keeping some secrets and a basement or hidden room with a shrine to that foul god might well be beneath our feet!”
Rhys starts looking under any area rugs or other belongings that could hide a trapdoor or other hidden area. (Perception 13)
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Tuesday June 18th, 2024 4:58:27 PM
Burton waits for the others as they scatter to search the house. As they return shaking heads and confirming that only one person lives there he nods. There is no additional evidence of Ivan's crimes or his accomplice's. "Ok, I think we can head back to the Patch now unless anyone has any further suggestions. Fingers can you lock the door again once we are outside?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Tuesday June 18th, 2024 5:25:49 PM
Lothlo shakes his head. We were not authorized to be looking for shrines or the like, but if he was trying to protect his daughter then it's not out of the question that he'd tell her to hide in a basement or safe room of some sort. Still, we made a pretty thorough investigation already, and I feel pretty sure there is no evidence here of a child living in this house. We can do one more sweep if you prefer, and can leave a note on for the girl on the off chance she exists, but I think we should probably rejoin the others and report our findings..
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Tuesday June 18th, 2024 5:27:30 PM
Zarsellet moves back to the entrance of the house. He feels, disappointed, satisfied, and a bit annoyed. "Well, there's nothing here to indicate that jerk even has any distant relatives, let alone a daughter. I've got more personal stuff in my one room than he has in this whole house. I wonder who will get ownership once he faces the charges against him? If his church was in this city I'd recommend burning it down just to keep the funds away from them!"
"Unless anyone has a better idea, back home for now?"
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Tuesday June 18th, 2024 9:32:33 PM I know you're all getting tired of me, but I don't think Ivan said his daughter was a little girl. She could be living on her own somewhere. But there's nothing more to do, I guess.
Fingers locks the door on the way out.
(ooc: I assume that our previous search included looking for secret doors and the like.)
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Tuesday June 18th, 2024 9:55:01 PM
Kwarsk orients some chairs for Paige and Naithi, and then sits down at one himself, patiently waiting for Paige to do the talky-talky thing.
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 Tuesday June 18th, 2024 10:07:05 PM
Paige smiles broadly when she spots the gnome proprietor of the Crypt. ”I’m so happy to see you, Zolbur!” she says, responding to his greeting. ”I”m doing great! Just taking a break and enjoying your hospitality!”
The cleric will lower her voice and confide to Zolbur that the group has come up against a stone wall with regards to Pyramid Industries. ”It’s pretty frustrating, but we haven’t given up.”
Finding the clues -DM BrianZ Wednesday June 19th, 2024 7:30:55 AM
There is another search of Ivan's house, this time with scrutiny on finding any secret doors, or concealed evidence. Nothing further is found. It seems less likely now, that Ivan had a daughter. With nothing left to check at the house, the team leaves, and Fingers locks the door.
At the Crypt, the waiter returns, with two glasses of very high quality red wine, and one glass of chilled white gold. Zolbur is sorry to hear about the current predicament with Pyramid Industries. I understand. Still you have had some success against them, mysterious as they are. I have most of my staff keeping an ear open for any relevant rumors. I promise I will pass along anything that might help. Now, since you are here, would you like to play a few games on the house?
It is early evening, meal time for most. The sun will be setting soon.
Rhys (Bob W) AC 22/26 vs AoO; CMD 23/25 vs Disarm or Sunder; HP 44/44 Wednesday June 19th, 2024 3:28:37 PM
Rhys follows the others out of Ivan’s home but instead of heading back to the Patch the elf heads back to the Guild Quarter and Zenya’s Patchworks. On entering the shop he looks for either Zenya or Kerelis. ”I am here to offer my apologies for threatening you and your shop when I was last in. Kerelis approached me later and told me of your worries that we might be working for Ivan. I can report to you that we have apprehended Ivan and he is now in the custody of the Guard. He has been implicated in the murder of innocent beastfolk and others in the city and for using their skin to construct a golem and perhaps also in the production of exotic leathers. His shop is shut down under order of the guard until they have completed further investigation. Again, please accept my apologies for my intimidating approach. Anything you can do for the workers that are now without jobs would I am sure be appreciated.”
Rhys bows slightly from the waist and takes his leave.
Kwarsk (Wayne) AC 26/T 14/FF 23, HP 31/54, CMD 21/25 vs. Bull Rush & Trip. Wednesday June 19th, 2024 3:34:17 PM
Kwarsk says in a low voice, "Paige, a few friendly games couldn't hurt... especially if we play at separate tables and use the time to just listen on the conversations of others - maybe Pyramid employees come here to relax after work?"
Kwarsk says, "Sounds great Zolbur, thanks for the cold gold! Let me try..." and Kwarsk will briefly ask Zolbur about the gaming options and select whichever one seems to involve the most skill, rare as that is in Zolbur's establishment...
Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:17 T:12 FF:11; HP: 25/25 Fort: 4 Ref: 4 Will: 7 Alchemy, Arcana & Spellcraft +12 | Wednesday June 19th, 2024 3:51:53 PM
Burton heads back to the Patch with the others. When all the Patchers have gathered back at base Burton will say; "I think we need to concentrate on Pyramid Industries, so what do we know about them? Can anyone see any common denominators on their activities so far?"
Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19, HP 45/45 CMD 13 d20+6=13 ; Wednesday June 19th, 2024 5:34:53 PM
Paige is in complete agreement with Kwarsk, and accepts Zolbur’s invitation. The cleric will play ‘21’ for chicken stakes, until she looses her monthly allowance or it gets ‘late’ - at which time she’ll fetch her companion and head back to the Patch.
The cleric will get a good night’s sleep, waking up early and getting in a short run around the quarter. When she lopes past the Scab she’ll look for Clarisse. If the woman is at her usual thankless task in that accursed place, Paige will give her a wave as she jogs by. After a quick shower, and prayers - she’ll have breakfast with any folks who are up and ask if they discovered anything of interest at Ivan’s house.
Perception = 13 for picking up scuttlebut whilst at the Crypt.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 27/51, CMD: 21 () Wednesday June 19th, 2024 6:16:20 PM
Confident that there is no daughter to be found at Ivan's, Lothlo starts the long walk back to the Patch with the others. Well, the good news is that there was never a little girl in danger. We also did a thorough check of Ivan's and didn't find any more bloody golem so that's one less danger we have to worry about wandering around town. Hopefully things will be a little more peaceful around here for a while.
Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 16, CMD 14, HP 35/43 | Fort: +5, Ref: +8, Will: +5 | Perception +8 Wednesday June 19th, 2024 9:53:37 PM
Zarsellet gets up in the morning and takes some time practicing on his instruments. He needed to remember that while he was a Bard and used the magic of that teaching, he was also an entertainer. He used to have a little bit of a following....
He joins the others to discuss what they'd found. "Ivan's place was a bust. One bedroom and hardly anything personal there. Looked like he barely did more than sleep there."
Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(17), T:12 FF: 11(15) | HP 19/34 | CMB:6 CMD:18 | Fort:3 Ref:5 Will:3 Wednesday June 19th, 2024 11:59:34 PM
As they leave Ivan's, Fingers says I'd meet you all back home. He strolls back to the eatery where Ivan's workers liked to congregate.
He takes a table and orders a pint and a snack. If he sees any of the workers, he'll chat with them, sharing what is *publicly* known about where Ivan is now. Perhaps one of them will drop some more useful information.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: (21/14/18) HP: 55/55, CMD: 19 | Camalayaas AC: 22/14/18, CMD: 18 d20+11=19 ; Thursday June 20th, 2024 1:38:51 AM
Naithi wonders what type of place Paige brought her to, but does her best to keep her eyes and ears open (perception= 19). Since the others feel comfortable playing the games, she joins them. She is willing to play with the money she had planned to give to Ivan for his work. If she wins it may help her to establish her druid Grove that much faster. If not, it is money she can afford to live without.
ooc: Sorry for the missed post. We have been having several storms, received 4 inches of rain and had three power outages. Fortunately all the flooding is about 15 minutes away.
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