What's Furry and Funny And Goes Bump In The Night?
What's That in the Attic (DM Mstitt) d20=2 ; d20=12 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 8:17:02 PM Bart moved into the larger room. He asked about the noises along with the others in the house. Between Briselda and her father walking in to leave you dinner and the appearance of whatever is in the attic, Bart may be thinking about the lack of security here at Silver Shield HQ.
Dorbin wonders if his cat has explored the area, but the door to the upstairs was closed. K also wonders if Dorbin’s cat is pawing around. He sees the food, and he wonders if the group has basic cooking equipment. K, please make a Perception check vs DC10 Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a few pots and pans scattered on a long table in the center of the kitchen. } K yells to Dorbin and waits for a response.
Zander follows K’s accusatory statement with another then wonders about how K can stay so beautiful. Martisan exclaims that she knew nothing was up there until last night. She puts together a grappling hook for Zander and suggests they could get to it from a window on the 2nd floor. “I know a spell to catch us if we slip,” she adds. In the end Martisan has a good looking rope. Bobwise says he dreamt of a monster in the attic. He asks about the attic. "Is this an adventure in our own warehouse? If Shredds has relocated to our attic, I'm gonna be miffed! "What? Breakfast! Brizzie, you are amazing. Back in a minute, Martisan. Better make that 30 minutes." Bobwise eats.
Once outside Zander is able to find a ladder. Climb vs DC: 12 Highlight to display spoiler: { You can see within horizontal slats a furry creature lying in the center of the attic. It doesn’t seem to notice you and it seems to be sleeping.}
[OOC: You do have the ability to approach the creature from within the house. There are stairs leading to a flat cover that you must push up carefully.]
[If you approach the feline, roll Sense Motive, Stealth, Wild Empathy, etc. to check and to see if the creature is friendly.]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Wednesday September 7th, 2016 9:06:25 PM
Stohp rises early, but takes time to prepare and eat at the Fatted Calf, thus missing the initial excitement involving random animals. When she arrives she heads towards the door, but stops to watch the climb out the window and up the roof. Mystified, she heads inside to ask why the warehouse is now a parkour practice location.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+3=5 ; Wednesday September 7th, 2016 9:41:37 PM
Micah sleeps well without disturbance. He arises and prays with the rising sun.
He is partially aware of the actions of the others, but continues in his meditations.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday September 7th, 2016 9:44:00 PM
Bartomus waited to see what the answers were to his question when Brizzie and her father brought in food. Seeing the opportunity to take a bite, Bart seized on a couple of the treats brought in and thanked the two for their kindness.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday September 8th, 2016 8:39:23 AM
When asked about Emily, Dorbin gets defensive, physically moving between K and the cat. He says, "No way. That was not Emily Jasmine. And even if it was, she would have been up there patrolling for us, not trying to keep us awake!"
He follows when the others head outside to investigate, mumbling to Emily. He calls out, "Do you need help up there, Zander? Emily could come check things out for you."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20=3 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 9:36:05 AM
"This guy's cat has a last name?" K thinks to himself. "Ok bud, just asking." He goes back to looking for proper flatware & plates (perception: 3). He's not a savage and by Flower he'll not eat like one. He's content to let the rest of the Shields fish the racoon or whatever it is out of the attic.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday September 8th, 2016 10:20:16 AM "Ok, so having something in the attic is not normal, ok." Bartomus found the start of the morning a bit amusing considering the stress of the day before. "Won't be anything batty right?
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+2=8 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+7=26 ; d20+7=21 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 2:22:08 PM
Failing in scaling up the outside of the building Zander decides to check the inside, "I appreciate the help from Emily but let's see if there's an easier way." and finds the stairs up to the attic. Muttering to himself about minotaur druids and critters in the attic, he grabs his sap in case whatever is up there is feral. Trying not to startle it he pushes up the door and tries to see what this thing is, "Here nice beastie, please come out of our attic."
Unfortunately he is quite loud in getting into the attic. Fortunately he has received some training in handling animals and puts it to good use, trying to get a read on the creature's attitude, keeping his sap handy but non-threatening.
[Climb 8, Stealth 5, Handle Animal 26, Sense Motive 21]
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 Thursday September 8th, 2016 8:12:40 PM
Marty waits patiently while Zanderallen investigates the creature in the attic, getting up every now and then to make sure the paladin hasn't taken a tumble back down the stairs. She passively looks over her journal while enjoying the breakfast from Brizzie and her father. "New locks..." She mutters to no one in particular, jotting in her notebook. "Enough keys, I suppose." She glances affectionately at their motley crew. "And something secure and convenient with that sewer escape..."
Bobwise (Jerry) d20+2=13 ; Thursday September 8th, 2016 8:39:22 PM
"We have a sewer escape? Cool! Is it properly barred and locked and stuff?"
He gets up not wanting Zander to face something alone and follows him, several steps back so as to not get in his way or make any more noise than Zander is already making. [Stealth check of 13.] Instantly his demeanor is serious and his senses alert.
What's That in the Attic - Part 2 (DM Mstitt) Thursday September 8th, 2016 8:48:17 PM
(OOC : We are in the middle of transitioning to a new module. Just wanted to give you guys an FYI) Stohp rises early and eats at the Fatted Calf. She misses the initial excitement with the creature in the attic. She watches the action and asks why the warehouse is now a parkour practice location. Micah sleeps through the disturbance. When he walks he continues meditating. Bart waited for answers. When seeing the food he thanked the pair and enjoyed the meal. He commented on the potential creature and wondered if it was anything batty. Dorbin gets defensive when asked about his cat’s involvement. “No way. That was not Emily Jasmine. And even if it was, she would of have been up there patrolling for us, not trying to keep us awake.” Dorbin then follows the others to investigate. He offers the help of his cat, Emily. "This guy's cat has a last name?" K thinks to himself. "Ok bud, just asking." K then goes back to finding flatware and plates but someone seems to of put everything away. He is content to let everyone else find the creature in the attic. Zander fails to climb the walls and kindly refuses help from Emily. The stairs on the second floor are a sharp upward climb. Zander grabs his sap and pushes through to the attic. “Aee.. get out of my house!” Shouts the creature. It’s a tall rat-like creature. It growls at Zander as it turns appruptly. “Who invited you into my home here? I sure didn’t.” The rat-like creature stands on it’s thin rear legs. It has pushed together a bed from items in the attic and straw. It’s seems irritated but not dangerous.
Marty waits patiently while Zanderallen investigates the creature in the attic, getting up every now and then to make sure the paladin hasn't taken a tumble back down the stairs. She passively looks over her journal while enjoying the breakfast from Brizzie and her father. "New locks..." She mutters to no one in particular, jotting in her notebook. "Enough keys, I suppose." She glances affectionately at their motley crew. "And something secure and convenient with that sewer escape..."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Thursday September 8th, 2016 10:45:17 PM
Having finished his prayers and meditations, Micah pays more attention to what is going on around him. Learning that is there is food on the main floor as well as unexpected guests in the attic, he goes downstairs first to make himself a portable breakfast and heads upstairs to the third floor.
He watches and listens at the base of the stairs to the attic awaiting word from the intrepid paladin exploring the aerie above them. Taking the time to notice the food he is eating, he delights in it as much for the thought behind as for the food itself.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday September 8th, 2016 11:29:51 PM
Bartomus followed along and went as far up as his size permitted. He listend to see what the other found scurrying about in the attic.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday September 9th, 2016 2:46:18 AM
Stohp grabs some breakfast herself. Glancing upstairs, she grunts in amusement before taking a bite off a roll and heading to the unofficial meeting room. Everyone seems to be congregating up there for the mystery animal. Seems a bit silly, but she supposes such minor emergencies are a nice change of pace for the group after life threatening combat. She sits down in the room to wait, happily munching on a 2nd breakfast, content to wait until the whatever is chased out.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday September 9th, 2016 8:22:10 AM
Waiting down the stairs, Dorbin watches Emily swish her tail as she considers running up the stairs. When he hears the squeaky voice, he calls up, "You sure you don't want Emily's help up there?"
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20=3 ; Friday September 9th, 2016 9:50:24 AM
Perception: 3 - K still can't find anything to eat with or on.
The paladin sighs. Looks like this place lacks basic niceties. He finds something he can eat with his hands & plops down next to Stohp. "I thought you guys took care of the rat problems down here before I came along. We should put down some traps or something if we get the chance..."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d4=1 ; d4=4 ; d20+9=24 ; Friday September 9th, 2016 11:32:06 AM
Double-taking at what he thought was a feline turn out to be a talking rat Zander quickly recovers, "Excuse us, we were unaware there was anyone here when we claimed this warehouse. It was Eleazar's and when he lost it due to being convicted we took over the lease. But where are my manners? I'm Zanderallen, a member of the Silver Shields adventuring group that now owns this warehouse and are setting it up as our headquarters. Who are you? And would you like to come downstairs and meet the rest of the Shields?" Stowing his sap in his belt he holds out his hand in a welcoming gesture.
(Diplomacy 24) (d4s are misclicks)
Bobwise (Jerry) Friday September 9th, 2016 7:07:55 PM
Continuing to watch and wait, Bobwise ponders the possibilities.
Looking back down the stairs, he muses out loud but not where their guests can hear. "Maybe we should hire Brizzie as our resident chef and major domo?"
What's That in the Attic - Part 3 (DM Mstitt) Friday September 9th, 2016 8:30:35 PM Micah finishes praying and begins to pay more attention to the actions within the warehouse. He learns about the food and the unexpected guests. Bart moves in as far as possible but with the crowd that’s barely possible. Stohp grabs breakfast and watches the commotion as she bites her rolls. She thinks it’s a bit silly but a nice change of pace. She waits for the others in the large common room. Dorbin waits and watches Emily. After hearing the voice he adds, “You sure you don’t want Emily’s help up there?” K is having problems with his vision this morning. He finds something to eat and sits next to Stohp. I thought you guys took care of the rat problems down here before I came along.” He suggests some trapps. Zander double takes as the rat stands before him. The attic is a bit dark with a single lantern highlighting it’s small features. Bobwise ponders the possibilities of the events. He then muses hiring Brizzie as the cook and major domo. “Eleazar has been arrested?” The rat creature seemed to be concerned. “I’m so sorry for the brashness but my name is Oscar. I used to care for the warehouse under master Eleazar. Your abrupt forway into my room startled me. How many are you? I’m a grump and solitary creature. I prefer to do things on my own terms. I tell you want…” He stood quiet for a while. “I will meet you downstairs. We can then make introductions.”
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday September 9th, 2016 10:57:30 PM
Stohp shrugs, still munching on the food she found. Noting K doesn't seem to have some, she offers some of hers. "We chased out the former owner who had an obsession with rats. He had dozens; we could have easily missed some. Even if we didn't a stray animal could have easily snuck in, it's not like we set up anything to keep animals out."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Saturday September 10th, 2016 4:05:32 PM
Micah can only hear that a conversation is going on between Zander and another and that it is apparently a civil one. He waits patiently for further developments.
Happy to see Stohp has joined them he approaches her. Gesturing to the wall with the windows, he asks, "What do you think about putting some walls up here and making a couple of bedrooms, one on each of the outer windows, and perhaps leaving this center window open to provide light and air for a larger space?"
While speaking he glances at the stairs where Zander is conversing, quietly acknowledging that his current comments are an intentional distraction and not his primary focus.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Sunday September 11th, 2016 1:47:06 AM
Not hearing any conflict, Bartomus looked about and moved back out of the way. He wanderd back to where he found Stohp and Micah. "So, what do they use this space up here for anyway?"
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Sunday September 11th, 2016 10:38:18 AM
K declines Stohp's food. "I was just looking for plates. I'm good." He nods along at Micah's suggestion. "Heck, even some curtains or partitions would be nice. If I wanted to live in a barracks I would have joined the guard."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday September 12th, 2016 7:44:24 AM
Dorbin overhears Stohp and says, "Emily here can be trusted to take care of any rat problems around here, I assure you. I'll just let her know that's her job, and she will take it seriously. There will be no vermin around here with her on guard!"
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Monday September 12th, 2016 1:31:03 PM "Greetings Oscar, there are 8 of us in total. If you would like to stay on I'm sure we could work out an arrangement with you. Just have to quiet up on the night time rustling. Come down when you're ready." Zander then heads back downstairs with the others. "Oscar is coming down to meet everyone soon. He appears to be ratman, and said he took care of the warehouse for Eleazar. Seemed sad but not upset that Eleazar had been arrested."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Monday September 12th, 2016 1:54:38 PM
Stohp concedes the point about partitioned sleeping areas. "That's one of the things I wanted to discuss this morning. The warehouse is still a warehouse, we need to think about what renovations to make and how to get the cash to do them."
At Zanderallen's announcement Stohp is very confused. "Wait, what? Who's coming down?"
Bobwise (Jerry) Monday September 12th, 2016 7:37:58 PM
Bobwise goes back down the stairs and gives Brizzie and her father his deepest thanks a second time.
Then he grabs another plate, pauses. "I guess if I get fat, I'll have to start exercising." It doesn't stop him from eating, however.
"I have some personal funds I can donate to the warehouse cause. Shall we go check our sources to get some names of trustworthy folk to do the upgrades and repairs?"
What's That in the Attic - Part 4 (DM Mstitt) d20=11 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 8:49:14 PM Stohp shrugs, still munching on the food she found. Noting K doesn't seem to have some, she offers some of hers. "We chased out the former owner who had an obsession with rats. He had dozens; we could have easily missed some. Even if we didn't a stray animal could have easily snuck in, it's not like we set up anything to keep animals out." Micah waits patiently as Zander talks to the new resident, Oscar. He asks Stohp about putting up walls and making bedrooms and windows. He then notices his conversation is a distraction. Stohp concedes the point about partitioned sleeping areas. "That's one of the things I wanted to discuss this morning. The warehouse is still a warehouse, we need to think about what renovations to make and how to get the cash to do them."
At Zanderallen's announcement Stohp is very confused. "Wait, what? Who's coming down?"
Bart looked about then moved out of the way. He left the attic door and asked “So, what do they use this space up here for anyway?” K declines Stohp’s food. He nods at Micah’s suggestion. He added curtains or partitions would be nice. Dorbin overhears Stohp and says, "Emily here can be trusted to take care of any rat problems around here, I assure you. I'll just let her know that's her job, and she will take it seriously. There will be no vermin around here with her on guard!" Zander "Greetings Oscar, there are 8 of us in total. If you would like to stay on I'm sure we could work out an arrangement with you. Just have to quiet up on the night time rustling. Come down when you're ready." Zander then heads back downstairs with the others. "Oscar is coming down to meet everyone soon. He appears to be ratman, and said he took care of the warehouse for Eleazar. Seemed sad but not upset that Eleazar had been arrested." Bobwise goes back down the stairs and gives Brizzie and her father his deepest thanks a second time. Then he grabs another plate, pauses. "I guess if I get fat, I'll have to start exercising." It doesn't stop him from eating, however. "I have some personal funds I can donate to the warehouse cause. Shall we go check our sources to get some names of trustworthy folk to do the upgrades and repairs?"
Perception vs. DC 11 Highlight to display spoiler: { If you move around the warehouse you can hear things fall and the walls groan. } Oscar appears, he pushes his way through a small hidden door. He makes his way into the big room. The little creature has a dark beard with a white stripe. It has long sharp teeth under its long pink nose. It wears a bright red unbuttoned jacket and no pants. It’s a bit odd to see. “Hi group, I’m Oscar. I was a house servant for Eleazar. I can cook but only in the morning. I only clean on Wednesday and no cat’s. I am terrified of cats.”
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] d20+6=17 ; Monday September 12th, 2016 9:36:48 PM
Bartomus noticed between the conversations an odd groaning coming from the buidling and the sounds of things falling. As he continued to look about, Zander introduced Oscar. Oscar, a rat man, looked like an enlarged rat the size of a small human child but with a rat's distinct facial features. He smiled at the creature, "Oscar, I am Bartomus, nice to meet you. But, Zander I have to ask, are you hearing those sounds? Sounds like something is falling and the building is groaning. Can we all be up on this floor?"
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 d20+3=6 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 6:25:30 AM
Micah is puzzled by Bartomus' comments about sounds. Taking his lead from Zanderallen's hospitality he takes Oscar's self introduction seriously. After Bart speaks he steps forward extending his hand and says, "My name is Micah. A pleasure to meet you."
Then he asks Bartomus, "Sounds? What sounds? I do not hear anything."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday September 13th, 2016 10:37:09 AM
Bartomus walks over towards Micah and Oscar. As he did so, he could hear a slight groan in the building. "You didn't hear that? There seems to be an odd groan in the structure of the building. Earlier I heard something fall. Oscar, can this floor have this many people up here?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] d20+6=10 ; d20+5=23 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 10:42:19 AM
Dorbin walks around, oblivious to the sounds in the walls (perception: 10). Emily, however, clearly hears the sounds and follows them along the walls (perception: 23). She moves along the walls and silently pads down the stairs when the sounds move to the first floor. When Oscar appears, Emily freezes, tail swishing lightly as he introduces himself. She manages to remain quiet and still. When Dorbin hears Oscar mention "no cats," he sighs and says, "It's okay. Emily and I will go."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+2=11 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 2:01:44 PM
What is that terrible noise Zander thinks to himself. Oscars sudden appearance distracts him though. He shakes his head a little at Dorbin, 'That kid has got to learn some self-respect, it will come.'
(Perception 11)
"Hold up everyone, Oscar was the rumbling in the wall you? If so we'll need to get some renovations done to fix that. And Dorbin, you and Emily aren't going anywhere. We'll work something out. Oscar you may have to learn to live with Emily, we can make sure she doesn't go in the attic if we come to an agreement for you staying. However I must ask, what was your relationship with Eleazar? Because we were the ones who arrested him and taking on your enemies house servant isn't always the best of ideas.", that question should help set Stoph as ease. And myself, while a ratman can reform just the same as anyone else he was working for Eleazar.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+7=11 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 5:42:55 PM
Stohp is momentarily surprised by the ratfok's appearance but is distracted by the noise she hears (perception 11). "Umm... Oscar is it? Do you have any friends who might be running around in the walls?"
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 d20=17 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 7:54:07 PM
K's eyes widen as the rat thing enters.
"Everyone is deserving of love, K." The voice is his mother's, and he immediately changes his disposition to the thing. "Not really one for having a servant, to be honest, and the no cats rule may be an issue...but we can deal with that once we figure out what's making that noise."
Bobwise (Jerry) d20+2=3 ; Tuesday September 13th, 2016 9:24:26 PM
Bobwise. "Only noise I hear is my lips smacking. Oh wow!" He spots Oscar. "What's that? I mean who?"
He stops eating mid-chew. He listens to Oscar's introduction.
"Nope, don't hear anything."
He finishes his bite, swallows, and stands moves to the center of the room.
"What type of creature are you, Oscar?"
To the party he adds, "What sounds are you hearing guys?"
Bobwise is instantly alerted and pulls out his wand.
What's That in the Attic - Part 5 (DM Mstitt) Tuesday September 13th, 2016 9:53:12 PM
(OOC: Sorry, Oscar actually came back out through the kitchen, which I believe is on the Ground floor. He ran through the walls to the kitchen. I didn't make that clear. Can I assume we all moved down to the large room? If not state where you stand.) Bart noticed the conversations and the noises from the walls. He sees Oscar and introduces himself. Oscar takes Bart’s hand and shakes it kindly. Bart asks about the noise. Micah is puzzled by Bart’s statement. After Bart’s introduction Micah follows up with an another hand. The little rat man stares for a moment. Wipes his hands on his shirt and returns the gesture kindly. Oscar saw Dorbin’s cat and screamed. The small rodent promptly ran toward the kitchen only to smack into the wall beside the door. He promptly fell to the ground. After a moment he awoke and stared at Emily. Waiting for the feline to attack him. Zander notices the noises too but Oscar shows up and distracts him. He then asks Oscar if it was him running through the walls. Oscar keeps a close eye on Emily but paws at food that he found within the kitchen. “Going through the walls is quite efficient way of traveling. Us rat-folk are pretty good at it. ...Well,” he began saying but stumbled through several half words. Wel..uhm.. Hones.. Master Eleazar didn’t know I was here. My family has lived in the attic of the warehouse for a century. Uhm.. I am the last of the family. I’m sorry but I lied. I didn’t want you to make me suffer like the rest of my family has over the years.” Stohp was surprised. The noise disappears as Oscar stood there. K says, "Not really one for having a servant, to be honest, and the no cats rule may be an issue..." Bobwise hears very little but is surprised by Oscar. Oscar, rubs his head. He then addresses Bobwise. "Rat-folk, sir."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:05:43 AM
After recovering from the confusion of the appearance of a new visitor--a visitor that inexplicably is a actually a long time resident of their domicile--Micah tries to sort things out. "Rest assured Oscar that we have no intention of making any suffer unnecessarily. First things first though," he says stepping between Oscar and Dorbin. "It appears further introductions are in order. Dorbin, would you be so kind as to introduce Emily to Oscar?"
To Oscar he explains, "Whatever experiences you or yours have had with cats, please understand that Emily is not what any ordinary cat. Please give her a fair chance." He then steps back to allow their introduction.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:09:41 AM
Dorbin empathically ensures that Emily does not attack Oscar, though her natural instincts keep her alert and on guard. He quietly says to Oscar, "I understand the fear of cats, but have you ever met one that didn't want to kill you?"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Wednesday September 14th, 2016 10:21:51 AM "Oscar, can I ask if the noise I was hearing was you, or do we need to have some carpenters come to shore up the support of the upper floors if us Taurs are going to be stomping about up there?" Bartomus was still a bit worried about the sounds he had heard earlier.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Wednesday September 14th, 2016 2:45:02 PM
Having already met Oscar, Zander steps back to let the others talk to him. He will take a moment to use detect evil as a precaution.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Wednesday September 14th, 2016 3:17:43 PM
When Dorbin is given the opportunity to introduce Emily, he pauses a moment, watching everyone watching him. Then he says to Oscar, "Oscar, this is Emily Jasmine. She is, well, a cat and she is my friend." Emily relaxes a little and moves forward, sniffing the air. Dorbin continues, "She won't attack you unless you attack her first." He turns to Emily and says, "Emily, this is Oscar."
Bobwise (Jerry) Wednesday September 14th, 2016 6:34:08 PM
Bobwise bows to Oscar. "Well met......sir."
He reaches for his food. "Glad it wasn't a vampire. Or a ghost."
He reaches for more breakfast and then stops himself. "Gotta save something for later."
"So no one else is up there then, Sir Oscar?"
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 d20+10=17 Wednesday September 14th, 2016 7:30:39 PM
Martisan picks up her journal and walks over when Zander's reappearance is followed shortly by the unexpected guest/resident. "Oh a housekeeper - we could use one of those, I think!" she exclaims when Oscar says he was Eleazar's servant, eyeing the Rat-folk carefully for a moment and comparing him to that vengeful druid. (Sense Motive 17)
She watches with an amused smile as Dorbin and Micah attempt to get Oscar comfortable with the young Half-Elf's cat. "Well... Even if you were just sort of squatting here, we could still use a housekeeper." She adds after Oscar comes clean. "The locks need replacing, the pantry needs filling, the corners are a bit dusty, and I think I heard the floors creak something awful."
Her look turns somewhat stern as she continues "And then there's the fact that staying in a property on the Float without holding the correct titles and making appropriate payments is, strictly speaking, illegal. Unless of course other arrangements are made with the property's legal residents..."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Wednesday September 14th, 2016 8:15:44 PM
"Ya'll are pretty quick to turn this creature into a servant." K walks over. If Oscar is short, K will take a knee. Either way he offers his hand. "Oscar, I am K, paladin of Flower. It's a pleasure to meet you. You sure you want to stay on and house keep? I don't want you to feel trapped or nothing."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:10:18 PM
Stohp peers thoughtfully at Oscar. "You're family has been around for generations you say? Did you happen to meet any of the other ratfolk when Eleazar was here? What happened to the rest of your family?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 d20+6=26 ; Wednesday September 14th, 2016 9:12:03 PM
(I meant to sense motive as I peered thoughtfully. 26)
What's That in the Attic - Part 6 (DM Cayzle) Wednesday September 14th, 2016 11:15:40 PM Micah wonders at the rat-person's story. Oscar has lived in the warehouse for all this time, in secret? So he says. But letting that slide, Micah tries to smooth things over between feline and rodent: "Dorbin, would you be so kind as to introduce Emily to Oscar?"
Dorbin does so, quite politely, making sure that Emily does not attack Oscar. He asks if Oscar has ever met a friendly feline before? Oscar dips his head politely, and he murmurs something about cats always hating his kind. Plus he is allergic. :"That's why you heard me tonite. Usually I'm as silent as can be. But I got the sneezes."
That answers Bartomus's question about the noise the party heard. Oscar confirms that he fell down after a sneezing fit. "Sorry," he says, embarassed.
Wise Zanderallen thinks to check for traces of evil about this rattish fellow, but this time the paladin's suspicions are not confirmed.
Bobwise politely takes it all in without being fazed, and puts his priorities where they belong -- an extra meal! And a little something for a snack later on! "So no one else is up there then, Sir Oscar?" he asks.
"No I am the only one left. Poor me. It got lonely, I can tell you, living up there, scared to make a sound. afraid some cat would appear and make me sneeze."
Martisan thinks a housekeeper would bw welcome. "We could use one of those, I think!" She intuits that he says what he means and means what he says.
K comments on making this person a servant too quickly. He introduces hiomself as an equal. Oscar bobs in a bow nervously. "Sure I'll stay and work for you! I have no money anyway, and at least I get to stay in the home in which I was born."
Stohp, with suspicions raised, asks for more details. After all, this story just seems odd. Nonetheless, She senses that Oscar is being honest, although his story is muddled. Honestly, he seems to ... well, stupid ... to be able to spin such a tale.
Oscar folds his hands in front of him and looks around. "So, no cats except Emily, right? And what exactly would be my compensation? That is, my salary? And tiem off? And room and board, right?"
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Thursday September 15th, 2016 8:57:14 AM
As Emily senses the feelings of those around, including Dorbin, she relaxes a bit and sniffs the air some more. She moves towards Oscar, smelling as she goes. When she is satisfied, she looks back at Dorbin, then moves forward and rubs her side up against Oscar, trying to make friends. Dorbin grins and says, "See, she likes you, Oscar!"
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Thursday September 15th, 2016 9:21:15 AM
"Well yea, if you're working, we should pay you."
K stops a moment. "That said, I have no idea what you're supposed to pay servants. Never had one. I'll leave that to the rest of you." The paladin then goes to finish his breakfast.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday September 15th, 2016 9:42:54 AM "Can we make him the manager of the place? I mean he knows more about the building I suspect than we can learn, maybe he has some suggestions? The attack was where he was living, apparently without anyone knowing it, so suspect he could continue to live there? Just a few thoughts." Bartomus shrugged and looked back at Micah and K.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury d20+1=19 ; Thursday September 15th, 2016 4:13:20 PM
Zander ponders the situation. If Oscar is serious having someone to watch the place would be nice. While squatter rights didn't really apply it would rather mean-hearted to kick him out. He thinks over going rates for staff and makes what he feels is a fair offer, "If you do wish to stay on as a servant or maybe butler might be a better term, depending on how you wish to serve, your compensation would include room and board, reasonable time off, and 2 sp a day. We might have to fortify the building so your comings and goings aren't so noisy. You would keep the place in order, cook breakfast, and whatever else you could find to make yourself useful."
(Knowledge Local 19 to know hireling rates. CRB has skilled hireling at 3 sp a day and then I took off 1 to account for room and board also being provided.)
Bobwise (Jerry) Thursday September 15th, 2016 6:17:18 PM
Bobwise walks over to K and pulls him aside to talk to him privately for a second, if he is willing. "I'm new so I don't know the details, but do we have claim to this place or does it belong to Oscar? I just want to be sure we aren't the ones who are strangers in his warehouse."
He smiles weakly and shrugs.
What's That in the Attic - Part 7 (DM Cayzle) Thursday September 15th, 2016 7:38:08 PM
Dorbin sics Emily on Oscar, or so you would think by the way the ratty person reacts. "Oh! No! Shoo! Ah-CHOO! Shoo! Nice Kitty! Go Away! AHHH-CHOOOO!"
K agrees that some wage is reasonable, but he leaves the trivialities of money to his people. He has breakfast awaiting.
Bart wonders if Oscar should be the manager! "Oh, yes," says Oscar, sniffling as he scurries away from Emily. "I know everything there is to know about hereabouts! I'm a great manager!" he wipes his nose on the back of his hand. "I can run everything!" Then he wipes the back of his hand on his dusty, worn trousers.
Zander offers 2 sp per day. Oscar jumps with glee. "I'm a great cook! I cook feasts! Vegetables, fine fruits! Scraps! Meat of all kinds." He pauses. "Not cat meat and not rat meat. That's not OK" He thinks about that. And then taps his nose. "Well, OK, cat and rat meat if you give me extra silver a day!" He seems proud of himself for driving a hard bargain.
Then he seems puzzled. "You like eating cat and rat?"
Bobwise asks K privately about who actually owns the warehouse. The answer comes easily to the veterans of the group: Several local business leaders paid to reclaim the abandoned site, and they arranged for the title to be transferred to the party. Oscar -- who no one ever saw or even heard of before tonite -- certainly has no legal claim.
[OOC: Post is a bit early tonite. If you did not post yet, please do post tonite. I'll get on around 10-11 pm eastern and make a short extra DM post. Or maybe early in the AM.]
Martisan (Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 Thursday September 15th, 2016 8:18:44 PM
Martisan chuckles at the ratman's antics as he faces Dorbin's cat. "We'll give you an allotment of coin to purchase food and supplies for the warehouse." She tells the excited little cook. "So you don't need to worry about paying for any of that stuff, and there's no need for extra cat & rat meat money. But if there's anything special you do want just let us know and we can probably get it for you without you using all your regular wages."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Thursday September 15th, 2016 9:46:23 PM
Micah agrees with his peers and nods to signify this as the details are addressed.
One thing he feels has been overlooked though. "Oscar and Dorbin, what about Oscar's sneezing. Do the two of you have any suggestions as to how Oscar and Emily can both live here?"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Thursday September 15th, 2016 11:10:35 PM
Bartomus wandered over to his kit and pulled out his carving tools and one of the carvings he had roughed out a few days prior. He wandered back to where the group was and found a place to sit and listened to the conversation as his hands worked the piece of bone.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday September 16th, 2016 12:10:08 AM
So now the Silver Shields have a butler. One that none of them really know and who has no qualifications other than living in the attic for who know's how long. This butler is apparently doubling as a chef and has probably been living off of scraps up to this point.
Stohp is less then thrilled at the idea. At least they still get free meals elsewhere if Oscar turns out to be only capable of burning water. Deciding to leave well enough alone, she congratulates Oscar on his new job then turns to the other Shields. "Now that we've solved the mysterious attic noises are we ready to start the meeting? There are several things we should discuss as a group."
What's That in the Attic - Part 7 EXTRA (DM Cayzle) Friday September 16th, 2016 7:38:04 AM
Martisan lets Oscar know that he will have an allowance to use to purchase food for the group. The Rat-guy looks flabbergasted for a moment, then seems amazed. "Money to BUY meat?" he exclaims. "From a STORE?" He looks around at each of you, clearly sizing up how much you might eat. "Lots of meat! My new masters are very rich!"
Micah seems concerned about what to do regarding the allergy issue. Oscar has an idea. "Kitties like to hunt, right? Outside? Maybe kitty can be an 'outside cat' -- that's a thing, right?"
Bartomus flees the scene of this train wreck! Stohp soldiers right through, actually congratulating Oscar. Then she mentions a meeting.
Oscar twitches his whiskers and jumps right up, helping to get the meeting going. He finds a glass or mug for each party member, and makes sure there is water in each tumbler for each party member.
[OOC: Stohp, please accept a 50xp RP bonus for actually making your DM laugh out loud!]
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Friday September 16th, 2016 8:55:38 AM
K nods at Bobwise's question. "I came along after, so this is all hearsay, but this place was given to The Shields by the community when they sponsored us as an adventuring group. They wanted a presence to keep law. The place is ours."
He then continues enjoying his meal, only to groan a bit when Stohp comes and says they all need to talk.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Friday September 16th, 2016 9:11:19 AM
Dorbin ponders when asked about Emily. He says, "Well, we've always lived outside before, but I don't think she would stay outside completely. She sort of likes to be pretty near to me most of the time. I wonder if magic can solve our problem." He then casts resistance on Oscar in the hopes that it will help him make a save against allergies.
Emily, having lost interest, wanders away and heads between Stohp's feet.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday September 16th, 2016 9:44:18 AM
Thanking Oscar for the drink, Stohp looks around at the group for a moment before standing to speak. "I suppose you're wondering why I called you all here today. There are several things I feel we should discuss, and I'm sure you guys have some thing's you've noticed we should address, but there's something I feel we should address first."
"During our last adventure we did pretty well, but I noticed several times that we've worked at cross purposes from each other. Not on purpose mind, but just due to a lack of coordination; one person charges in sword drawn while the other tries to negotiate, or someone rushes in all eager and gets themselves stabbed instead of hiding behind the guys in heavy armor." She pauses, fingering a spot on her side where she had been stabbed after engaging in that mistake herself.
"Point being we're less coordinated then we should be, and whenever different party members have different ideas as to how to solve a problem we all tend to jump in at the same time. That's fine with some things were we won't get in each other's way, but gets us in trouble other times. I think we need to pick a leader so that we have someone who can have final say on such things, a person the rest of us can look to in order to know what approach to take in whatever situations we end up in."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Friday September 16th, 2016 11:37:16 AM
Micah laughs as Oscar proposes Emily stay outside. "Some cats do live outside, but not this one. She is one of us, too," he states with a nod to Dorbin.
At Stohp's suggestion to get down to business, he waves agreement and takes a seat in anticipation of a serious discussion.
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Friday September 16th, 2016 5:37:54 PM
K nods. "Ok, I nominate Micah. I trust priests to show more wisdom than guys like me."
Bobwise (Jerry) Friday September 16th, 2016 5:49:12 PM
"A cook would be nice."
Bobwise perks up at the mention of a person to coordinate the group during combat, but does not add a comment at this time. He is curious as to what the veterans of the group will think.
He gets up to go sit with Dorbin. He decides to pet Emily. He can't remember ever doing that before and she is a cool cat!
He scratches his nose.
"Achoo!"
He rubs his fingers on his nose again.
"Achoo!"
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Friday September 16th, 2016 6:31:04 PM
Bartomus just continued to watch as he worked on the carving. This was a pendant with Eberyon's face on it and would probably move quickly in the Float. He smiled as he carved it thinking back to his first encounter with the King of the Faerie.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Friday September 16th, 2016 6:38:47 PM
Zander sits with the others and finally treats himself to some breakfast from the supplies. He listens to Stoph's opening, secretly fearing and hoping he is nominated leader, pride and common sense warring in his mind, he breathes a sigh of relief when K suggest Micah. Micah, one of the most veteran member of the group. Micah, the one to keep a balance between the party in their dealings with the Hands. Zanderallen seconds K's suggestion, "Micah would be a great choice, I second Micah to act as our leader. I would also like to move that we accept Bobwise, Dorbin, and Bartomus into full membership and get them added to the official adventuring roster of the Float. I believe they have proven themselves trustworthy, reliable, and like-minded individuals."
What's That in the Attic - Part 8 (DM Cayzle) Friday September 16th, 2016 7:58:50 PM
The Silver Shields gather to discuss the way they go about the hero business -- and the suggestion is made by Stohp that the party needs a leader. In fact Micah is nominated!
Will there be a vote? Another candidate? A consensus?
[OOC: Please feel free to continue the conversation, posting as needed.]
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Friday September 16th, 2016 10:20:52 PM
Stohp is a little taken aback at how quickly Micah is nominated. Upon reflection she isn't that surprised he was nominated, she just expected some debate beforehand. "Ok so Micah is under consideration. I thought about this a lot last night and thought of a system that everyone should agree is fair. First we nominate candidates, either people who feel they'd make a good leader or others nominate. Second all the nominee's say a few words as to why they think they'd make a good leader. Then everyone votes, and if there is no clear winner we eliminate the person with the fewest votes and go again until someone has the majority vote. Bobwise, Dorbin, and Bartomus have fought with us, so I agree we can add them as official members and that they should all get a vote."
Looking a little nervous she adds, "I would like to nominate myself as a candidate. Since it occurred to me we might need a leader I've been thinking about it a lot; I'll give my pitch once we have our other nominees."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Saturday September 17th, 2016 1:24:37 PM
"Not. A. Chance." says K. "In the few days I've been here you've shown yourself to be more of a bully than a leader. You shoved my bow out of the way during our first combat. You refused to take advice from the one person who's spent his life learning about the intricacies of love when faced with a situation that required patience. And now you sit here and tell us how we're going to do this? No way."
The paladin stands. "I've made my choice clear. If The Shields decide you should lead, it will be without me. I won't follow, and frankly it would make me question the wisdom of the lot of you."
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Sunday September 18th, 2016 1:56:38 AM
Stohp is rather taken aback at K's vehement stance against her. Apparently she'd managed to insult the paladin several times without realizing it. Part of her wants to laugh in his face; a bully? Really? She'd known plenty of bullies growing up. The idea that she could BE one just because she acted roughly when she thought he'd KILLED someone was laughable in the extreme. Another part of her wanted to dismiss him entirely. The whole "If you pick her I quit!" ultimatum felt childish, a threat that could only devolve the discussion into a shouting match instead of promoting reasonable discussion.
Still, she manages to resist both impulses. Sitting stiffly, she doesn't have to look up to meet his gaze due to the size difference. Her eyes are cold, meeting his fiery speech with rigid calm. "I seem to have caused you some grievance without meaning to, for which I apologize. Our first combat together I thought you had just killed a man, one whom had not threatened deadly harm to anyone, and I overreacted due to... previous events. I should have apologized for it immediately afterwords; I do so now, and commend you on how speedily you saved the man.
Your second point illustrates exactly why I feel we need a leader. We had different approaches to the same problem and applied them at the same time. This caused hurt feelings as we both felt the other's approach was wrong. With a leader we all look to for direction we can avoid further difficulties by having one person make the final decision, even if that choice is to follow someone else's lead.
Regardless of your personal feelings for me we still face a choice. If you do not like my proposed method of choosing a leader, or object to the idea that we need a leader at all, say so. Simply put, what do you feel we should do?"
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Sunday September 18th, 2016 8:45:30 AM
Micah is taken aback by the suddenness and quick escalation of the discussion of leadership.
He is only temporarily surprised by his quick nomination and second from the two paladins. Though coming from different traditions, they both have been taught to respect ecclesiastical authority. He is not certain, however, that for the Shields that is a sufficient basis for selecting a leader.
He is a bit shocked by K's strong opposition to Stohp's self nomination, and impressed by Stohp's controlled reply.
Slowly, Micah rises from the floor where he had been resting. "Friends," he says calmly, pointedly looking at Stohp and then K, "It appears to me that selecting a leader should perhaps, not be our first order of business. That we have business we must discuss is obvious by how this meeting is progressing already. Thank you, Stohp for bringing us together for this."
Gathering his thoughts he unknowingly paces a few steps, then continues, "First, we need to resolve any past grievances, kindly and honestly."
Again unaware of doing so, he pauses before continuing. "Second, we need to ratify the proposed membership of our three new companions. Third, we should decide unequivocally that we, in fact, need and want a leader. Fourth, we need to define the obligations, duties, and limitations of that leader. After all that, then and only then, I think, we are ready to select a leader, should we continue to think doing so in the best interests of the Silver Shields and the Fence we have have committed to protect and serve."
He looks briefly at each individual before folding his hands in front of himself and returning to his seat on the floor. "Can we agree to discuss any unresolved disagreements before dealing with the other important business?"
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Sunday September 18th, 2016 6:27:44 PM
An apology? K wasn't expecting that.
He eyes Stohp for a moment. "I've been angry with you since that day...most of my time in the Silver Shields, really." He pauses a moment. "Apology accepted. I'm willing to put it behind us."
He then sits cross-legged on the floor. If they were going to talk, K needed to make sure he didn't say anything (else) rash. He finds his center. It takes a while, but he manages...
"That said, I still can't follow you. I follow Flower. Agreeing to follow someone else, anyone else, is a big deal to me. Twice now when we've been in conflict, you've displayed what I consider a lack of patience and an unwillingness to accept the strengths of your companions. I consider these in conflict to the teachings of my goddess." He opens his eyes. "I'm not delivering an ultimatum. I'm doing what my faith commands."
He turns to Micah. "Ok, truth time. I think we got lucky with Brizzie. I think that if she held more of a grudge, or if she were happier with The Hands of Love, or if she wasn't as sweet as she was, the approach a few of you took against my recommendation probably would have back fired. I also think we could have pulled the whole thing off without a brawl starting in The Fence. I'm also concerned with what will happen with the two of them after some time has past and their...honeymoon period ends...for lack of a better word. You know what I mean."
He breathes, eyes closed. "I am prepared to listen to all of you when the situation plays to your strengths. A number of you denied me that basic respect. I'm not a smart man, but I'm willing to bet I have learned more about love than all of you."
He points to the newcomers. "I agree they should be able to join." He doesn't have much else to say about that. He shuts up and waits for a response.
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Sunday September 18th, 2016 9:36:25 PM
Dorbin stands back as the others discuss leadership. He slips up behind Bobwise and nudges him, trying to see if he would be leader.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Sunday September 18th, 2016 11:15:00 PM
Bartomus looked up when K adamently raised the objection to Strohp. He gulped as the exchange continued between who he saw as the leaders of the group he just joined. He turned back to his carving and kept his head and eyes down.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Sunday September 18th, 2016 11:35:03 PM
Micah relaxes as K speaks his mind.
"I am glad we have the opportunity to get this out where we can resolve it," he says kindly.
When K addresses him specifically, he responds, "By bringing things out where she could see them clearly, we gave her the strength to make the decision she ultimately wanted to make. Had we delayed much more, we risked that truth being suppressed and denied.
Did we disregard your admonitions on the power of love? No. We used it to temper our actions which made what we did together stronger.
You speak of knowing the most about love. Perhaps similarly I can claim authority on the topic of courage. Which was critical for Brizzie? I would say both.
Courage without love is bullying. You steered us away from that.
But love without courage is mere sentimentality that produces no result. I, and others, steered us away from that. Together we found the effective course.
She needed to be shown the power of love to choose it, but she needed courage to confront the influence of the Hand. Our actions led her to the point where she had the chance to make a choice.
Will her relationship with her father endure? Perhaps. Perhaps not. But had she not resisted the attempts of the Hand to control her, that love would have had no chance at all, fleeting or lasting."
He pauses before adding, "You have shown me much about love. I doubt its power in this case will be as temporary as you fear."
K (Carl) HP: 25 AC:25/22/21 CMD:18 Monday September 19th, 2016 10:13:56 AM
K breathes in. "I'll have to take your word that you listened and learned from my teachings." He opens his eyes, "I mean no aggression when I say that. I trust the word of a priest of Domi, and regardless of your faith, you've shown yourself wise and honest.
"That said, you and I have different ideals of courage. I believe it takes an enormous amount of courage to trust loved ones to make the right choices. My very presence here shows my own parents understood that. We may not see eye to eye on this, Micah, but I know you did what you thought was right and I respect that."
If you respect that, Karma, then you should respect the rest of them. The thought is unwelcome, but true. The paladin sighs and turns to Stohp. "I'd hear why you think yourself worthy to lead our group, Stohp."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Monday September 19th, 2016 10:21:51 AM
Dorbin sits down, casts prestidigitation, then plays with a summoned blue cube he creates.
What's That in the Attic - Part 8 Extra (DM Cayzle) Monday September 19th, 2016 10:56:09 AM
Oscar starts moving boxes, barrels, and other furniture, clearing the big outer room.
If anyone asks, he'll explain that he wants to make a big open space. "Leader contest means a fight, yes? Winner is new leader? This good spot is for battle."
You might notice that he has a little corner where he has piled boxes to make a refuge for himself when the fight breaks out.
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Monday September 19th, 2016 12:46:34 PM
Bartomus slipped his carvig and tools into his kit and at first started to help Oscar with his moving of things. When he heard the explanation as to why they were clearing the space, Bartomus started laughing and shook his head in disagreement.
"Now Oscar, I suspect that in some groups that may be the case, but from what I have seen so far, I suspect they will talk this one out and make up their minds. But, cleaning up down here isn't a bad way to keep ourselves busy while they talk or shout this out amongst themselves."
Bartomus carried on of the larger items and stacked it where Oscar pointed.
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Monday September 19th, 2016 1:25:40 PM
Once K is finished, Micah rises and approaches him. With a calm intensity, he says "I do not think our positions are as distant as you think. Regardless, I am honored to be in your company," and extends his hand in friendship.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Monday September 19th, 2016 3:11:54 PM
His head spinning from all the back and forth from all the arguments Zander shakes his head at Oscar's actions before composing himself to give a reasoned response, "While we may get worked up at times I don't think a battle arena is necessary. Now as to the whole leader business, do we really need a leader?", he looks around at everyone to emphasize his points, "While it may feel like longer we have been together for all of three days, it might be wise to wait and let us adjust to working together before we make judgement calls on what we need to do to fix the group. Clearing the air between us is important though. I apologize if in my zeal I have slighted anyone or pushed aside their input. The circumstances of Briselda's situation rubbed me very much the wrong way and I acted accordingly. To lighter but equally important matters, I think we're all agreed that Bob, Dorbin, and Bart are fully part of the group now, we'll have to send someone to get the roster up at the palace updated. And the final piece of business, Shredds is still out there, probably has a grudge, and Mask Day might just give him the chance to act on that grudge. Anyone have any suggestions of how to track him down?" Realizing he just gave a small speech he goes back to his breakfast. His thoughts turning back on those moments where there had been disagreements among them, but they had always come together at the times it mattered. They may have gotten a little lucky, but wasn't luck part of adventure? Especially when the group is brand new. They would learn as they built friendships and grew as a team.
What's That in the Attic - Part 9 (DM Cayzle) Monday September 19th, 2016 7:13:49 PM
Micah and Stohp are nominated as leader.
K strongly opposes Stohp’s bid.
Micah asks the group to consider what exactly a leader does. So far no one has taken him up on that conversation. His effort to foster an airing of the grievances does bear fruit, and the group looks back at past events.
One thing everyone agrees with is that Dorbin, Bob, and Bart are all full members of the group now. Sooner or later, there will be some paperwork to process in the palace.
Dorbin encourages Bobwise to run for leader. So far the fellow does not respond to the invitation.
As the conversation gets a bit heated, Bart is quiet, and then joins Oscar in the housekeeping. The rat man is actually preparing a battle arena, and the absurdity of that breaks the tension … a smidge.
Zander plays peacemaker, suggesting that the issue of leadership be laid to rest for the moment. He has some other questions … what about Shreds? And what about Mask Day coming up? Will the Hands of Love be angry at losing Griselda? Do they have a plot for Mask Day? Does Shredds?
Bobwise (Jerry) Monday September 19th, 2016 10:35:09 PM
Bobwise whispers to Dorbin. "I was thinking the same of you my friend. You are as honest and pure as they come." He squeezes Dorbin's shoulder.
To the group, Bobwise says, "I think time any leadership we need will rise and sort itself out. I agree with Zander."
He pauses.
"And thanks for giving Dorbin and I a place among you. It is a new beginning and it feels like home. Brothers contend and so do we.
"Ok that was...just weird......"
When an awkward silence follows, he adds. "And someone needs to do the dishes!"
He rises quickly the drama getting to him and starts picking up dishes. "Do we have a sink? Oh there! Soap? Ahh."
Bartomus [(Rod) HP: 13/20 AC: 13 (11+2)] Tuesday September 20th, 2016 9:34:28 AM "Mask Day," Bartomus spoke aloud to himself. "May want to see about a different mask than the ones we wore into the fray."
When Bobwise shuffled off to wash the dishes, Bartomus looked over at Oscar and shrugged. He continued to help Oscar tidy up the space as the need for a challenge ring. "Oscar, Where could I get a really well made staff or something like it as I don't think walking the float with a giant Taur glave all the time is going to be well received."
Dorbin [AC:13/13/10 HP:17/17 CMD:14] Tuesday September 20th, 2016 9:38:45 AM
Dorbin tosses the small blue cube over his shoulder. Emily dives after it, but it vanishes into nothingness before it reaches the ground. He says, "I don't know this Shredds fellow, nor have I seen him before today. But Bobwise and I might be able to find out something from the inn his parents know. There might be some visitors there that might know more about him, right Bobwise?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 18/18 AC: 15/12/12 CMB: +5 CMD: 14 Tuesday September 20th, 2016 12:42:57 PM "Ok guys lets organize here. We've just had about 7 topics of discussion mentioned and we won't get anything done if we keep jumping between them."
Grabbing some paper and a writing utensil she makes a list. "Micah mentioned past grievances, ratifying Bobwise, Dorbin, and Bart, the discussion of whether we need a leader, what a leader should do, and picking a leader. Z mentioned some of the same things but also Shredds. I think we should also discuss the warehouse here, what improvements we can make, and discuss how we'll pay for that and other things."
Finishing the list, she looks for a place to put it where everyone can see it. Unable to find anything she just holds it up so everyone can see. "Is there anything else we need to discuss? We can list everything and tackle them one at a time, it'll be less confusing then us jumping from topic to topic at random."
Micah (John) HP: 16/16 AC: 15/10/15 CMD:13 Tuesday September 20th, 2016 12:56:06 PM
Micah nods in agreement as Stohp attempts to return order to the meeting. "Agreed," he adds aloud.
Not wanting to create a distraction, he says nothing more, hoping others will support this attempt at leading the Shields through a productive discussion.
Martisan (John for Damarr) HP: 18/18 | AC: 17 | T:17 | FF:13 | CMD: 15 Tuesday September 20th, 2016 1:08:17 PM
Martisan rushes to the table to rescue the remaining food from any clean up efforts. When Bobwise discovers the sink and soap, she is quick to return back to rest of the group, winking at Bobwise impishly as she passes him.
Once away from the dishes she sits down and pulls out her notebook and quill, but sets both on her lap when Stohp takes charge. She casts prestidigitation to be ready to jot down any key decisions.
"Go ahead", she says with a flick of her hand to Stohp. "Let's get this over with."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 38/38 AC: 18 T: 10 FF: 17 CMD: 16 Party Treasury Tuesday September 20th, 2016 1:30:29 PM
Mentally checking off items as Stoph lists them Zander can't think of anything else that needs to be discussed. "That should cover everything."
Bobwise (Jerry) Tuesday September 20th, 2016 7:51:33 PM
Bobwise, listens, but can't sit still long enough for all this. He tosses a towel to Oscar and says, "I'll wash if you'll dry?"
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