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Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:12/15; PP: 15; HP: 39/39 |
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 2:25:59 PM
Burton turns to Zar At the moment I can't tell you until it has been studied. I would recommend people planning to touch it or even look at it take great care. I would suggest the paper was just a way of delivering something like a glyph. Kadmus do you recall what was on the page you looked at? I'm fairly sure whatever it was it was cast by a more potent spell caster than the servant who was just part of the delivery means.

Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:12/15; PP: 15; HP: 39/39 |
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 2:32:00 PM
Burton turns back to Zar While your image of the Assassin is accurate you don't know if that is his or her real appearance. With that Burton turns into a Halfling male. (Casts Alter Self).

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15, HP 45/45 Bardic Inspiration: 4/4 | Darkvision, Passive Perception 13
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 4:15:44 PM
[b]"True. But that's what he looked like before he teleported away. He can't just shape change in front of people without startling them."]/b]

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19 - PP 16 - HP 66/66 2d8+3=12 ;
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 5:19:31 PM
Still kneeling beside the man, Paige helps Kadmus to a sitting position. The cleric channels some healing (12 HP) via her holy symbol of Domi into the fellow. She lets her friends, do the talking - for now.

DM Sanity Info:

Orisons/Cantrips:
Level 1 Spells: 1/4 +1 used: Cure Wounds (PHB p. 259)
Level 2 Spells: 3+1
Level 3: 1/3 Spells used: Revivify(d)
Level 4 Spells: 1

Channel Divinity: 3
Luck points: 3
Heroic Inspiration: 1

Mol Thur (Bob W) AC 17; PP 17; HP 66/66
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 5:42:56 PM
Mol Thur worries about the continued safety of the now revived President of the Cartographers Guild. ”Perhaps it would be wise to hide the fact that you have survived Kadmus. We cannot know if your attempted murder was an end to itself, or if it was designed solely to entrap the Patchers in a web of deceit. Now tell us what you know of this Duncan and his plans for the Scar”.

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 6:03:13 PM
Alyssy stays silent but thinks in her rarely used inner voice, What a great party with an attempted murder and a mayor!

Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 21, HP: 48/48 | Passive Perception = 14
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 6:04:21 PM
Lothlo notes that with Kadmus alive and
Not to rush you, Kadmus, I know you've been through a lot. But can you quickly confirm so the guards can focus on catching your killer before he escapes.
He turns back to the guards Don't worry, we aren't going anywhere. Though we'd be happy to help search for the killer, we owe him a "proper" introduction to our group after what he just pulled.
He then addresses Burton and Zarsellet Yes, and more importantly it would be even harder for him to change his clothes, a servant that nobody recognizes will be easy for the other servants to identify without alarming the guests, or help identify any servants missing from their stations during such an important event.

Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(15) | HP 48/48 | PP:16 PInv:18 PIns:13
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 8:08:50 PM
I agree with Mol -- we should keep it secret that Kadmus isn't dead. And while we're at it...what if the guards here "arrested" us, nice and publicly? Our enemies might let their guard down.

Then, after Your Honor quietly sets us free, we can investigate. And by "we" I mean strangers like him. Fingers points to the disguised Burton.

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 8:17:19 PM
Alyssy stays silent but thinks in her rarely used inner voice, What a great party with an attempted murder and a mayor!

DMs StephenT and Cayzle - Enter the Mayor!
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 9:16:42 PM

The Mayor asks, “What in the world happened?”

Naithi does not explain what happened, exactly, but makes a heartfelt plea to lock the city down and allow a hunt for the assassin.

Zarsellet accuses the guards of complicity, uses an illusion to depict the assassin, and then mentions the gold needed to keep Kadmus out of Gargul’s grasp.

Burton sensibly points out one way the murder was attempted, and suggests an avenue of investigation. He points out that the messenger may well not have been the caster of the trapped paper. And he points out that the assassin was likely disguised.

Kadmus shakes his head. He does not recall what he saw, if anything at all. As he glanced at it, he died.

Paige heals Kadmus.

Mol asks Kadmus for information. But he says he knows nothing of these matters. “I was only a victim here. I cannot understand why anyone would want to kill me!”

Alyssy stays quiet.

Lothlo addresses the guards, Kadmus, Burton, and Zarsellet. Like everyone else, he ignores the Mayor's request for the story of what has happened.

Muuru agrees that the fact that Kadmus is alive should be kept secret.

As you talk, among yourselves, ignoring the Mayor, he becomes visibly angrier and angrier.

”Do you know who I am? I rule Plateau City and the Kingdom of New Elenna, the greatest country in the Wold! You are here on my sufference! I will not be ignored!”

No need to make any rolls -- you know very well and have heard many tales of Sturtevant, the very famous and very long-lived ruler. He is known for his generosity to adventurers, and for relying on them to keep the kingdom safe. He is also known to have the temperament of a dragon!

He rolls his eyes and mutters. “Adventurers!” Then he takes a breath, saying, “Let’s start again. What has happened here?”

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15, HP 45/45 Bardic Inspiration: 4/4 | Darkvision, Passive Perception 13 d20+10=18 ;
Wednesday April 9th, 2025 10:21:02 PM
Zarsellet keeps his focus on the illusion, keeping it active for a short period longer. "Mr. Mayor. A man dressed like a servant used magic, something on that piece of paper there, to kill Kadmus. He looked like that" He pointed at the illusion. "and he just laughed and said 'Well that was easy', and then shouted 'Murder' and used magic to teleport a short distance away."

"We were going to follow to try and capture him but the guard moved in and stopped anyone from going after the villain. Also please note, Paige saw that Kadmus had been killed and cast a spell to immediately bring him back to life, so when the guard stopped us Kadmus was already alive again."

OOC: Persuade 18 to listen to our story.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19 - PP 16 - HP 66/66
Thursday April 10th, 2025 12:23:41 AM
Paige rises from kneeling, and offers a hand to Kadmus - assisting the man to a standing position. The red-headed elf then turns to face the ruler of Plateau City and New Elenna and bows slightly from the chest, her eyes cast down. On rising she looks candidly at the Lord Mayor, and volunteers:”prior to the attack described by my friend and associate,” Paige gestures in Zarsellet’s direction, ”Sir Kadmus was outlining what he believes is a threat to the city, and that he had information implicating the dwarf Duncan Whiteroot, and the Philosophers Alliance, with some questionable activity involving the geographical feature known as the Scar, situated in the Nightmare Quarter. I believe he was about to reveal salient information, when the attempt was made on his life.” The cleric looks at Kadmus for confirmation, one red eyebrow quirked - then returns to face Sturtevant.

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Thursday April 10th, 2025 7:04:08 AM

Oh, Mister Mayor, we are so glad you are here! We knew you would share our interest in protecting the innocent citizens of Plateau. Here is a small token of our appreciation for all your efforts. She hands him a thornless rose she pulls from her dirty robe sleeves and bows obsequiously. We don’t believe your political opponents who say you are too tolerant of violence against law-abiding citizens here. We know you want to find the person who made this dastardly attempt before they try to strike again.

Mol Thur (Bob W) AC 17; PP 17; HP 66/66 d20+6=19 ;
Thursday April 10th, 2025 9:35:18 AM
Mol Thur stays quiet but regards Kadmus sceptically (Insight 19). Why would the man deny what he had told them before he was ‘killed’. Does he not trust the Mayor? Or is there something else going on.

Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:12/15; PP: 15; HP: 39/39 |
Thursday April 10th, 2025 2:08:36 PM
Burton turns back to Burton but does not drop the spell. He still has an hour of shape changing to play with. Don't worry Kadmus I'm not surprised you don't remember what you saw on the paper. As I understand it a glyph type spell only needs you to look at it to trigger, you don't even have to understand it.

Naithi (JamesD) AC 17 | HP 52+ (10 temporary)/52 | PP 14 | PINV 10 | PINS 14 | Dark Vision d20+9=28 ;
Thursday April 10th, 2025 5:38:42 PM
Naithi has already addressed the mayor and said what she wished to say, but she helps add details to the others comments to help persuade the mayor.

Persuasion = 28

Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 21, HP: 48/48 | Passive Perception = 14 d20+5=9 ;
Thursday April 10th, 2025 6:16:19 PM
My most sincere apologies Mayor Sturtevant. You are such an intimidating figure that we immediately jumped to trying to assist you and overlooked your actual question. I was hoping Kadmus could relay what happened, as there would be no doubt the truth of the story coming from the victim himself. I believe Zarsellet has covered everything we are able to about the attack. The only thing I can add is that when you investigate this you will find that Kadmus led our group into this alcove, then a servant entered and was never seen leaving since he used Misty Step to escape after their attack. ”

Persuasion = 9

DMS StephenT and Cayzle - An Assassination Attempt
Thursday April 10th, 2025 10:42:29 PM
Zarsellet Continues the illusion of the assassin and states his case to the mayor. As well as states what they were doing when the guard stopped them.

Paige Tells the story of what happened prior to the attack and looks ad Kadmus for conformation.

Alyssy Address the Mayor and gives a small token of a rose to the mayor

Mol ThurWonders about Kadmus and why he denies what he told the group.

BurtonLets Kadmus know that it is understandable why he does not remember what was on the note.

Naithi Adds any detail to help persuade the mayor

Lothlo Apologizes to the mayor and adds more detail to what happened before and after the attack.

In the background you see a wizard cast Mordenkainen’s private sanctum around the group to give a bit of privacy where they can talk without people listening in.

Kadmus shakes his head, clearly clearing his mind after the trauma of death.

“I’m sorry, forgive my confusion, sir, and heroes. I meant that I did not know that person, the ... killer. Or why he attacked me! Yes, I DO have information about Duncan Whiteroot, the Philosophers Alliance, and the Scar. And maybe I was attacked to keep me from telling you about it!”

It is obvious that the Lord Mayor is attempting to keep knowledge of what happened to a minimum until he comes to a decision. ”I tend to trust good heroes, but we need to move carefully. I have guest rooms prepared for you for tonight in Outcast Castle, and I trust that you will not remove yourself without my leave?”

Insight DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { Sturtevant is giving a great deal of trust and leeway to the heroes, and could be an implacable enemy if they go against him.}

Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(15) | HP 48/48 | PP:16 PInv:18 PIns:13 d20+3=13 ;
Thursday April 10th, 2025 11:41:01 PM
Insight: 13 Okay, tread carefully.

Rooms at the castle? says Fingers. That's quite an honor, Your Honor. How did you know to have that arranged? Was that going to be a surprise for us?

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15, HP 45/45 Bardic Inspiration: 4/4 | Darkvision, Passive Perception 13 d20+1=12 ;
Friday April 11th, 2025 11:21:49 AM
OOC: Insight? 12, but not one of my better skills.

Zarsellet considers the words for a split second and smiles. "Of course Lord Mayor. We would never do anything against your wishes."

Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:12/15; PP: 15; HP: 39/39 | d20+5=20 ;
Friday April 11th, 2025 4:05:12 PM
Insight 20.

Burton pats Kadmus on the arm and reassures him that he should be fine it's just a bit of a shock being dead then not being dead. Burton also appears to be hiding behind Kadmus as he looks at the mage casting the Mordenkainen’s private sanctum spell to see if he recognises them.

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Friday April 11th, 2025 4:51:10 PM
This will be great! I wonder if the beds are fluffy. Thank you, Mister Mayor. While doing her little excited dance, Alyssy started thinking about all this she doesn’t know - such as who is this Duncan person - and how she can help the Patchers get out of this. She may still need to go visit that captain.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19 - PP 16 - HP 66/66 d20+6=26 ;
Friday April 11th, 2025 5:34:33 PM
Paige recognizes that Sturtevant is behaving with extraordinary graciousness towards the Patchers and that his trust shouldn’t be considered lightly. A powerful individual such as the Lord Mayor would be an implacable enemy if any in the group should go against him (Insight = 26, nat. 20).

”Do you wish us to retire immediately, Lord Mayor?” asks the elf, ”or May we rejoin the festivities?”

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Friday April 11th, 2025 5:51:17 PM
This will be great! I wonder if the beds are fluffy. Thank you, Mister Mayor. While doing her little excited dance, Alyssy started thinking about all this she doesn’t know - such as who is this Duncan person - and how she can help the Patchers get out of this. She may still need to go visit that captain.

Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 21, HP: 48/48 | Passive Perception = 14
Friday April 11th, 2025 6:18:02 PM
Lothlo give a polite bow to the mayor.
Thank you for this great honor, Lord Mayor. You have my word I wouldn't remove myself without your leave, and we are at your service.
Lothlo hopes that the mayor will let them return to the party so that the rest of the guests will see that they have been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Mol Thur (Bob W) AC 17; PP 17; HP 66/66
Friday April 11th, 2025 8:18:44 PM
Mol Thur bows slightly from the waist in recognition of the Mayor’s offer.

Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(15) | HP 48/48 | PP:16 PInv:18 PIns:13
Friday April 11th, 2025 10:36:03 PM
Muuru waits for the mayor's reply. There's probably a reasonable explanation.

DMs StephenT and Cayzle - Deception Inception
Friday April 11th, 2025 10:46:20 PM

Muuru Listens carefully, and feels that the Mayor has the party’s interests at heart. And his city’s. He asks, “Was that going to be a surprise for us?”

“No, not at all, says the Mayor. “It is in reaction to these events! We need to keep the assassin confused and deceived about what has happened. Sequestering you for a brief interval will serve to make the assassin assume that you have been arrested -- that is, that the assassin has successfully framed you for the murder that she or he does not yet know was a failure.”

The Mayor looks around at you. “You *did* realize that you were intended to take the fall for this?” he asks. “That’s why he shouted ‘MURDER’ just before leaving.”

Zarsellet considers and agrees.

Burton confirms Fingers’ feelings about the Mayor’s motives. He does not recognize the Mayor’s personal mage.

Alyssy thinks it wise to agree, but wonders about events unfolding. Who is this Duncan person?

Paige is inclined to trust the Mayor, and her insight suggests that he is wise, or at least quite clever. “May we rejoin the festivities?” she asks.

The Mayor shakes his head. “If we are to pretend you have been arrested, or simply removed by me for questioning, then an immediate removal would fit the narrative better. If you do not object to a teleportation out of here? And then you can have time to talk more about what good Kadmus here can tell us, while I stay here and ‘explain’ what has ‘happened.’ “

Lothlo hopes that the mayor will let them return to the party so that the rest of the guests will see that they have been cleared of any wrongdoing. Then he understands that the Mayor intends for the guests to consider them guilty, or at least, under suspicion. How does Lothlo feel about that?

Mol simply bows in respect.

Does anybody object to this plan? Want to ask Sturtevant a question or a comment, before being teleported to Outcast Castle? Any prep or actions before that? Anybody resisting the magic?

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Saturday April 12th, 2025 2:51:50 AM
While being arrested - real or just the appearance thereof - was not on her bucket list for tonight, it also is not the worst outcome for the evening, thinks Alyssy. Spending time with The Patchers is a definite upgrade from the old dwarf woman who brought her here, so she will go where the Patchers go.

Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:12/15; PP: 15; HP: 39/39 |
Saturday April 12th, 2025 7:23:44 AM
Burton likes the Mayors plan and agrees to be teleported. He would also like to talk to Kadmus further on cartography as a calligrapher Burton would like to add map making to his skill set.

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15, HP 45/45 Bardic Inspiration: 4/4 | Darkvision, Passive Perception 13
Saturday April 12th, 2025 12:53:05 PM
Zarsellet checks that he has all of his 'stuff' with him, mainly the instruments, and nods agreement. "That makes sense, and it adds a flair to the drama that we just 'disappear'! I love it!"

"Oh, but I was just discussing an opportunity with Philotesia Cuppage. She'll think terrible things about me if everyone thinks we did the murder! I will have to remember to explain it all to her once this mess is worked out. There are so many musicians in this town that could benefit from that!"

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19 - PP 16 - HP 66/66
Sunday April 13th, 2025 11:42:28 AM
Not entirely happy that the group’s disappearance will give rise to speculation regarding their activities, Paige none the less is anxious to know what Kadmus can tell the group regarding Duncan, the Philosophers Alliance, and the Scar. The cleric acquiesces to the Lord Mayor’s plan, and prepares for the experience of being teleported from one place to another.

Mol Thur (Bob W) AC 17; PP 17; HP 66/66
Sunday April 13th, 2025 8:40:43 PM
Mol Thur agrees to be teleported and sequestered with the other Patchers.

Naithi (JamesD) AC 17 | HP 52+ (10 temporary)/52 | PP 14 | PINV 10 | PINS 14 | Dark Vision
Monday April 14th, 2025 2:32:27 PM
Naithi doesn't like the idea that it looks like she was caught so easily, but will go along with the group. f Lord Mayor, of course we will do as you all. Can you please have one of your men look after my mount who was stabled when we arrived. I would truly appreciate it and am willing to pay for her care until I can retrieve her.

Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 21, HP: 48/48 | Passive Perception = 14
Monday April 14th, 2025 7:44:51 PM
Lothlo nods in understanding.
It sounds like a good plan, and the extra drama in the end should help the tale of how we saved Kadmus spread and lead to more opportunities for us to help people. Hopefully you can catch the killer before they leave the premises.

Muuru "Fingers" Murgirun (Shawn) | AC:13(15) | HP 48/48 | PP:16 PInv:18 PIns:13
Monday April 14th, 2025 9:42:06 PM
Of course, Your Honor. Ready to be teleported

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15, HP 45/45 Bardic Inspiration: 4/4 | Darkvision, Passive Perception 13
Monday April 14th, 2025 10:26:06 PM
"I'll just have to remember to send a message to Philotesia Cuppage later. Let's go."

DMS StephenT and Cayzle - Teleported Away
Monday April 14th, 2025 10:49:25 PM
The Mayor assures Naithi that the mount will be seen to. The Patchers agree to the plan, and the teleport is handled efficiently. The Mayor stays behind to handle explanations and set up the faux arrest. You arrive on a teleportation circle within Outcast Castle. The Mayor’s wizard lets a servant know what is going on, and then teleports back to the Mayor’s side.

The noble who manages Outcast Castle arrives and greets you. He introduces himself as Lord Castellan. He gives you a brief tour while walking you to your rooms. He mentions that Outcast Castle is the official royal castle of New Elenna, but of course there is no king now, with the passing of King Claudia many years ago. The castle is still used often for state events.

“Of course, this is a magical place,” he adds, “created as it was by the Teucri masters of eld. From time to time the castle fades into other planes of existence, and any in the castle when that happens are lost forever, unless they are a king on the throne.”

He assures you that there will be plenty of warning and time to depart if that happens.

He notes some of the place’s history, including the time that Flower, the god herself, resided here.

The castle is opulent and impeccably maintained, with tapestries everywhere detailing the acts of famous hero groups, now retired. The ones that were most active around Plateau City are featured most prominently.

“This wall is blank now,” Lord Castellan says, “awaiting the completion of the first tapestry honoring the Silver Shields of Lakeside Passage, who recently retired.”

You are shown to a suite of rooms off a main sitting room. He mentions that food and beverage will soon arrive, and offers a change of clothes for night and for tomorrow. A washroom is to one side. He asks that you await the morning and word from the Mayor before leaving.

Once he departs, Kadmus sits heavily in one of the sofas. “I suppose you have questions for me, I will give you all the answers I can” he says.

Paige Potter (Carla) AC 19 - PP 16 - HP 66/66
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 9:41:14 AM
Paige looks at Kadmus, and in answer to his invitation asks: ”Everything you know about Duncan Whiteroot and the Philosophers Alliance…from the beginning.”

Zarsellet Fahring (Randy) AC 15, HP 45/45 Bardic Inspiration: 4/4 | Darkvision, Passive Perception 13
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 10:06:28 AM
Zarsellet hears Paige and settles in to listen. "He's probably the one behind your assassination, so any detail could be vital."

Mol Thur (Bob W) AC 17; PP 17; HP 66/66
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 12:16:08 PM
Mol Thur settles in for what could be a very long story, particularly if ‘from the beginning’ starts a long time ago.

Alyssy Dinwiddy (BillM) -- AC 17-- PP 16 -- HP 41/41
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 3:31:23 PM
Alyssy sighs contentedly and loudly as she jumps onto a fluffy sofa. She perks up her ears to learn about what is happening. And getting it from the beginning!

Burton Fleming (Alex) AC:12/15; PP: 15; HP: 39/39 |
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 4:18:06 PM
Burton takes out his notebook, sits near Kadmus preparing to take notes.

Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 21, HP: 48/48 | Passive Perception = 14
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 6:02:41 PM
Upon being asked if they had any questions, Lothlo considers the events of that night.

I also have a question about Duncan, though more specific to the events of tonight. I know that the guest list is highly selective, and that tonight of all nights people can't just slip in undetected. Do you happen to know if Duncan or any who were with him had brought a guest that wile allowed as part of his group wasn't necessarily expected?

Also, while not pertinent to what just happened, you said that this place was created by the Teucri. I know it's a long shot, but any chance the castle includes some rooms the incorporate their famed non-Euclidian geometry? I would hate myself if I missed such a rare opportunity see such a room with my own eyes.

DMS StephenT and Cayzle - Putting Everything on the table
Tuesday April 15th, 2025 11:12:26 PM
The party’s request is simple: “Everything you know about Duncan Whiteroot and the Philosophers Alliance … from the beginning.”

Kadmus gives his answer, and it seems he knows both less than you do, and more.

He explains that the business of his guild is that of surveying and mapping, here in the city, primarily for determining ownership of land, setting boundaries, and surveying for constructions. He has learned that the Philosophers Alliance has been very interested in land, especially in the Nightmare Quarter. He knows this because several of his guild members have come to him to relate rumors and tell about unusual business dealings. One guild member tells the story of an Alliance officer with deep pockets wanting to get the mapmaker to certify a land deal that actually covers more land than the seller realized.

Kadmus has also learned that the Alliance is a front for the machinations of this Duncan. The ethical surveyor who related this news also overheard that Duncan has a special hatred for you Patchers, and, reportedly, Duncan said all of his plans would go well if they were kept secret from you all.

“That is when I resolved to approach you, as soon as I heard you were attending the gala,” Kadmus says. “The heart of the matter seems to revolve around land in the Nightmare Quarter, and if anyone can take charge of that issue, it is surely you.”

Note that Kadmus actually has never met Duncan, and did not realize that he was even at the gala. When he hears that he was, his face pales. “I am happy for him to think me dead,” the guild master says, “and I fear should he learn I am not!”

The question about the castle is better asked of Lord Castellan, and assuming Lothlo does, the nobleman tells him that, yes, stories say that there are stairs and passages that lead to places that they should not reach, not without dimensional magic, here in the castle ... sometimes.

Any other questions for Kadmus or the Lord Castellan, or should we move on to morning?

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