Lavinia (Carissa) HP:19/45 AC:20/16/15 CMB:5 CMD:20 Sasha HP:21/21 AC:19 Monday September 11th, 2017 6:43:40 PM
Sasha joins Sid in with his catnapping.
Lavinia gets to the highest position on the boat she can and studies the forest and the lake in more detail.
What do you do first when returning from a camping trip? Monday September 11th, 2017 6:51:24 PM
The giant Turtle is loaded and the crew make ready to cast off. It is quickly evident that the load the turtle is pulling is hefty, being all of the Silver Shields, a large wagon, various bundles of smaller wood obviously destined to become bows, arrows, weapon hafts, and the like. And of course it is pulling what amounts to a a large floating log raft of stacked wood destined to fulfill the building needs of the float....for about 1 month.
"Watch it there," says the captain/driver. "She don't take kindly too folk crowding up near her head." He tells Bartomous and Stohp as they try to get up front to see how fast the turtle is going. The captain will let them take turns but not both at the same time.
"Watch bub." a grizzled sailor type tells Stock as he tries to settle down to carving. "Ain't no railings on this thing." Stock rumbles but settles himself next to the wagon.
Randolf gives Sid the order of bow staves the Split Arrow had coming. "No charge this time sir. Getting Jella back saved us all."
The rest of the shields are lost in contemplative thoughts, or sleeping. The trip backs takes a goodly while, the rest of the day. Toward evening the float comes into view, it is a welcome sight, slightly haloed by the setting sun.
The turtle swims into the dock and you can see disgruntled dock workers waiting to unload the cargo. The Shields pull the wagon off the turtle. The captain gives you a wave. The dock workers tell you to move along and get out of their way.
Back home you find.... That all the construction is done. There is a little rod iron table and three rod iron chairs sitting in the front under a white and green stripped awning. Inside, everything is clean. There is a hand pump for water and small stove in the washroom and a large slightly dented brass taur sized tub. Each room has 1 appropriately sized bed and chair, and a small battered wardrobe. The temple has not been furnished. There is a note on the temple door. Highlight to display spoiler: {"I thought you'd want to dedicate this or something like that so let me know when you are ready and what sort of furnishings you want." signed Ike Olmes.}
There is also a wrapped up package sitting on one of the beds, it is addressed to Micah. Highlight to display spoiler: {see your email Micah}
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/12/23 CMD:17 Monday September 11th, 2017 10:03:30 PM
The boat ride, the woods, the battle, rescuing Jella, the turtle ride: each a new adventure, but the Float appearing on the horizon drew him away from thoughts of those exploits, calling him home.
Armored as he was, there was no hurrying back to the headquarters for him. Before entering, he checked the awning, inspecting the quality and performance of the work he and his father had done. Satisfied that it was, he nodded in silent satisfaction before inspecting the rest of the construction.
It took him awhile to notice the package on his bed. He set it aside while he removed his armor and stowed his weapons. Then, sitting next to it, he carefully removed the wrapping and surveyed its contents: a wool coat, linen shirt, wool cap, heavy cloak, thick pants, boots, and in its own separate box, a ring. Puzzled, he looked closer and found a note saying in simple script, From a secret admirer. He quickly search the contents more thoroughly. He was surprised to find that there were instructions for the clothing as well as the ring, but no other indication of the source of the items. Not really doubting, he cast detect magic to confirm the magical nature of all the items. Rather than waste time speculating, he put on the socks and the ring and carefully stowed the rest with his gear.
Wondering what the others were up to, he then walked down in his stocking feet to the main room. Upon finding Zanderallen, he showed him the ring and flashed him a big smile. "What do you think?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday September 11th, 2017 10:53:38 PM
Stohp is pretty tired when they get back to HQ. She did get some sleep, but between the woods adventure, the party, and the long turtle ride she's pretty rung out. As such she finds her new room in the building and collapses into the bed. There'll be time to move her stuff from the Fated Calf later.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday September 12th, 2017 1:48:51 AM
Bartomus was like a giddy child at a festival as he took as may opportunities that the Captain could put up with allowing him to watch the turtle move throught the waters of the Lake. He sat in wonder as they approached the Float and he took it all in with his eyes going wide was the came to the docks. The entire walk back to their headquarters he kept a goofy smile on his face.
He was equally delighted in coming back to a finished headquarters. He found his room and work space. It would be perfect for working on a few bone carvings that he had started to formulate while on the turtle. He spent some time moving his stuff in to the space and then wandered down into the main room.
"They sure did us a good thing with finishing this place." He said. "Really great work and gotta say, I love my room and work stall."
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Tuesday September 12th, 2017 12:47:21 PM
Stock hops off the turtle boat and tips the crew a silver. "Thank you for the safe ride!"
Walking up to the HQ and seeing the construction complete he claps his hands. "HAHA! Let's see what we have here! Lavinia, we haven't even told ya yet. This is our home and it is...done? I think it's done!"
He immediately gets down to an inspection of the workmanship, going so far as to kick and shake some areas where he is skeptical. He heads upstairs to his room and finds the bed he built, in place and nicely made.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d4+1=4 ; Tuesday September 12th, 2017 1:03:45 PM
Dorbin is bored on the trip and Emily wanders around a lot, rubbing up against anyone who happens to be seated. Late in the day, Dorbin summons 4 eagles and lets them fly around a bit, chasing one another in the sky.
When the group arrives back, Dorbin sits in one of the chairs outside and says, "Neat. They totally work! See!"
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday September 12th, 2017 1:40:46 PM
Sid admires the new HQ and claims a bed, putting up schematics of the bow he's prototyping and putting his samples of things into jars on shelves. Thinking about it he makes copies of his notes thus far and puts them in his backpack.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Tuesday September 12th, 2017 4:22:13 PM
Getting the wagon through the doors and into the main room, Zander then realizes Briadoc is still with them. Where to board the fellow? And what to do with him long term? Probably couldn't testify to anything that would stick to Crimson. But still needed at the moment to give more information on the plant's mind control effects. Maybe they could board him in the temple room before as a temporary measure. Oh and Lavinia would need one of the rooms since she was staying on. "Follow me halflings, I'll show you to your rooms. Lavinia this is your room, the bed was originally going to be for a human, I'll sure Ike can get you a proper sized one in no time. And if Sasha needs any bedding we can get that arranged. Briadoc, you'll be our guest for the time being. We'll get you a cot and desk and you will be safe here with us." Guest or prisoner? That was the question.
Taking a quick stop in his new room to set aside his armor and travelling gear and change into something more comfortable Zander then heads back downstairs to start sorting through everything in the wagon. Hearing Micah come down he looks up at him and wonders at the stupid grin on his face and the ring, "Where'd you get the ring, looks nice? Somebody propose to you Brother Smiles?"
Lavinia (Carissa) HP:19/45 AC:20/16/15 CMB:5 CMD:20 Sasha HP:21/21 AC:19 Tuesday September 12th, 2017 7:17:51 PM
Lavinia looks around the building with some manner of appreciation before a room of her own gets mentioned.
"This is your crib? Wow you must have spent some serious gold on this place its pretty swanky. And I get to stay here? Sasha we're moving up in the world. And don't worry about the human sized bed, that's like a luxury king size to a halfling. And Sasha will most likely bed down with me so the more space the better." Finally being able to take off her armour and heavy backpack is the best kind of relief and she chucks her stuff into a corner of the room before flopping enthusiastically on the oversized bed.
Looking around the room she realises that its going to need some decorations to really make this a place she can call home and she pulls out her notes to look at possible ideas for trophies to hunt. Sasha makes good use of the bed.
"What do you think?" Tuesday September 12th, 2017 8:41:01 PM
Micah goes around flashing his pearly whites. And they are almost iridescent in their pearliness. Some might find it rather unnerving as he goes around with a huge smile on his face. After awhile though his cheek and jaw muscles being to weary. He contemplates the note he had. For some reason his mother's saying of "Don't go out without clean underwear and warm socks." pops into his head.
Dirty and tired Stohp falls into bed. Her snores are thankfully hardly heard. It seems Ike may have put insulation in the interior walls as well.
Bartomous is quite pleased with the way things turned out. In fact he finds himself nodding off at the stool to the workbench as he realizes that Ike built tool holders for all the tools one would need for carving, all within easy reach.
Stock goes around examining the construction. He is acting as a professional, and perhaps a building inspector. Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see knowing wrong with the work. It is sound, stable, and resistant to the slaps and pokes of a dwarf.} Knowledge Engineering 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {In fact you find if anything the structure is engineered beyond the minimum requirements of building code.}
Dorbin sits in the rod iron chair outside the headquarters (I guess we can't call it a warehouse anymore). He drifts half meditating half asleep. In his half sleep he realizes that some cushions would be wonderful on these chairs.
Sid is pleased and hurriedly puts things away so he can make another copy of notes he was composing about bow construction.
Zanderallen the prudent wonders what to do with Briadoc. The halfling is clearly uncertain and clutches his notebooks and journals with the tenacity of someone afraid that everything will be taken away from him. "I guess that's fine." The halfling stammers. He eyes the place carefully as he's being led to his 'quarters'. Sense Motive Highlight to display spoiler: {He seems upset, nervous, but not really dejected. You wonder, is it going to be a safe thing not have some sort of watch up in the HQ tonight.} Zanderallen realizes that the temple has exterior windows.
Now who would be interested in what the Halfling was up to in the forest? Knowledge Local 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Maybe the Druids}
Lavina is pleased as punch to have fallen in with these obviously well to do heroes. A room of her own, swanky big bed, it's too much. She at last falls asleep in the bed with her cat cuddled up next to her.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/12/23 CMD:17 Tuesday September 12th, 2017 10:17:35 PM
At Zanderallen's quip, Micah grins even bigger. "There was a package waiting for me," he says as he pulls out the note. "It contained a magic ring that enhances my smile and keeps my teeth clean, warm clothing, these socks that always keep my feet dry," these words he emphasis with a wiggle of one of his unshod, "and this note." As he finishes he hands Zander the mysterious missive.
A thought of his mother suddenly springs unbidden. He clamps his mouth shut as something occurs to him. He whispers to his brother in arms and faith as he peers more closely at the writing, "These couldn't be from my mother could they? I mean where would they have gotten the money?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Wednesday September 13th, 2017 7:44:05 AM
Stohp dreams of magical woods and friendly giant bugs. It's much more pleasant then the reality was.
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 d20+8=22 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2017 10:31:17 AM "That Ike knows his stuff..." Stock mumbles as he heads down to the workshop. He claps Bartomus on the shoulder and says, "Glad there's room for both of us in here. Now if Stohp joins us, it might get tight but the key I think is in staying organized and keeping our workspaces clear."
He goes to a corner and finds his toolbox and does a quick inspection, finding everything in order. He gets out one of his hand planes, removes the iron and begins sharpening it on his whetstone.
========== Perception Spoiler 22, Surprising no knowledge engineering - Next Level I'll post another link to the floorplan of our HQ in a bit. I'll touch it up to make it look more final. Everybody will be able to edit it - I would just say to go and add your name to your room. Now that the module is done, I also need to do a writeup...might be a couple of weeks.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+2=12 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+5=14 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2017 11:51:27 AM
Dorbin heads into the new headquarters and says out loud to no one in particular, "So, this is the new h.q., eh? I like it." He turns to his cat and says, "What do you think?"
Emily smells the air, then wanders into a corner, sniffing the new construction. She rubs up against a corner, trying to make it smell like her. Then then starts wandering around the entire building, rubbing up against every corner she can find to "claim" the headquarters.
When the evening comes, Dorbin tells Emily to keep "half an eye" on the new arrivals, especially Briadoc, overnight.
OOC: If needed, overnight cat stealth: 32, perception: 14
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/12/23 CMD:17 Wednesday September 13th, 2017 1:08:07 PM
As things settle down and the new appearance of the headquarters has been explored and discussed, Micah remembers some unfinished business.
"Lavina", he says loudly enough for those nearby to hear, "I do not think we ever extended you a proper invitation to join the Silver Shields. As far as I am concerned, you are one of us, but some form of acknowledgement is probably warranted. Hopefully the others will share their views as well."
When given the opportunity he catches Stohp aside, considering her to be the de facto guardian of Briadoc. What should we do about this one?" he whispers to her with a gesture in the direction of the diminutive mad scientist.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 d20+11=16 ; Wednesday September 13th, 2017 3:37:34 PM 'Oh, Briadoc. What to be done about that one? Did he need to be guarding? From escape or for his protection?', Zanderallen ponders as the Shields spread out in the newly renovated headquarters.
"What does this note say? Whose favor did you win Micah? None of this seems excessively valuable but all together it is a decent chunk of money. Not that any of us couldn't have any number of admirers. Hopefully she's cute or rich, preferably both." Even with some part of him being curious about the origin of the gift, Zander can't help but continue to load the gibes into Micah. While not magically enhanced his grin is just as big and way more mischievous than Micah's.
Having shown Lavinia her room Zander joins in welcoming her, "My vote you're with us all the way Lavinia, and you too Sasha. You've got spunk, maybe a bit too much for your own safety but I have no ground to stand on in that regard. Just next time let me close with the ogre first. 5 feet and several hundred pounds is a little much to be behind someone in a fight."
Sense Motive 16
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Wednesday September 13th, 2017 3:57:50 PM
Smelling himself and realizing how dirty he is Sid goes to the bathtub and runs a bath. He settles in and sighs, "Man, I'm going to have to show Elly this thing. I bet the entire none taur shield's could fit in here for a bath meeting. Hmm, that's probably a really bad idea, but this cauldron is wonderful.
DM Robert - "My vote you're with us all the way Lavinia, and you too Sasha." Wednesday September 13th, 2017 8:41:51 PM
Unfortunately when Micah goes looking for Stohp he finds she is fast asleep. Stohp dreams the dreams of wonderland. She finds she is tiny and riding a lightning bug through sunshiny woods.
Micah contemplates his gifts. What avenues of inquiry will he follow in the morning?
Stock plays around with the work room for awhile. But it's been a long day. His bed is calling him.
Dorbin wanders around the headquarters. Emily seems to approve. However, Stock and Bartomous seem to want to keep the cat out of the workroom. Emily at last curls down in front of the door where the botanist Hafling went. She winks at Dorbin as he goes into his room.
Zanderallen talks with Micah briefly. His mind is too busy with thoughts of halflings to concentrate more than surfacely on the the gifts of Micah. He stops in on Lavina but his comments seem to bring no response. He realizes she is probably asleep already.
Sid enjoys his time in the huge tub. He fondly remembers times when he was younger, playing with great naval ships in the bathtub. He finally goes to bed content, knowing that at least with his new clean sheets and bed he won't be dirtying it up.
Night passes, mostly uneventfully. Zanderallen gets up periodically and walks the hall listening at the door to Briadoc. Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear nothing but a little weezy snoring. Emily eyes you when you approach but does not move.}
OOC moving the time along. Next post, please consider what you intend to do for the entire day, and post accordingly.
Lavinia (Carissa) HP:19/45 AC:20/16/15 CMB:5 CMD:20 Sasha HP:21/21 AC:19 Wednesday September 13th, 2017 10:08:25 PM
Lavinia spends her morning in the market buying fabrics and trinkets to decorate her room. She gets some funny looks from passers-by, what with the large panther and all, but doesn't seem to notice the attention. She noticed that Stohp seemed be good at carving things and wonders if she can commission her to make some carvings to help brighten her room and with a little bit of searching she finds someone who will sell her small blocks of pretty woods. After a lunch in a cafe (seated outside, no animals allowed inside) she heads back to her room and begins assembling everything.
The warm coloured fabrics are draped, slightly haphazardly, all around the room. She gets Sasha to help with some of the higher bits, the panther lifting her up by its shoulders until she can just about reach the ceiling. On any shelves and surfaces she places trinkets, some from the marketplace and some from her backpack. Bone carvings, animal teeth, and scraps of exotic furs line one wall, whilst pouches and jars of seeds, semi-precious gems and dried flowers decorate another.
On the desk (OOC: I think there was a desk?) she empties out the backpack and out come a couple of broken dagger hilts, small interesting pebbles, another animal tooth or two and finally a sturdy picture frame. All the other items are swept aside to one side of the table and the picture takes pride of place. In the picture frame is a painting of a large halfling family and Lavinia holds it in her hands and smiles before placing it back in the middle of the desk.
Then she goes to look for Stohp with her bits of wood.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm d20+8=11 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+9=16 ; Thursday September 14th, 2017 12:21:43 AM
When Stohp rises she gets a good look at her new room. It's nice enough but a little cramped for someone her size. She notes, sadly, that there is no possible way she'll fit her recently acquired and frankly massive wardrobe in the HQ. She'll have to rent storage space for it, perhaps a small warehouse. She finds it ironic that she needs a warehouse to fit what won't go in their warehouse.
After her inspection of the room she emerges to find Lavinia looking for her. She greets the newest Shield warmly and asks her how she likes the HQ. "It's much nicer now, we just had it refurbished. It was just an ordinary warehouse when we found it."
Upon hearing the carving request Stohp happily agrees, though she declines any payment. "You already paid for the materials and I'm happy for the excuse to ply my trade. These days there is little time for the making of art between all the criminal conspiracies that we have had to stop."
Over breakfast she talks to Lavinia, exploring her ideas and drawing designs for the art objects. She hears about Micah's new items and frowns. "We go off to destroy another of Crimson's plots, then magical items show up from an unkown source the moment we get back? I wouldn't wear those until you were certain they were safe Micah. They might be more then they seem."
Afterwards she visits the WLA and some popular taverns, trying to learn what has happened while they were gone (Gather information 11). With her knowledge of the town (Know local 18) she should be able to easily find a storage place for her belongings. Once she's rented such a place she drops by the Fatted Calf for lunch and lets Groc know that she's finally getting her stuff out of the way so he can rent the rooms again. She really appreciates him letting her rent two of his rooms for so long, but knows that, since she rarely uses them and eats for free, he is losing money as long as she sticks around. Normal customers have to pay for food and conveniences, not just a room to store things. She promises he'll still see her often.
For the evening she sits down and spends a quite night carving (Craft: carpentry 16). It's relaxing, making beautiful things with her hands again. She hopes Lavinia enjoys the results. Supper is spent with the other Shields at whatever business they feel like eating at that night.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 d20+4=21 ; Thursday September 14th, 2017 12:27:41 PM
He awoke in the middle of the evening, slumped over the work bench and his finger in one of the tool slots made for him. He really needed to get some sleep in the bed across from him, he thought to himself. He stood, took a few steps and then rolled onto the bed continuing his much needed slumber.
When he awoke in the morning, he looked about, and realized he needed to spend some time cleaning himself up and unpacking the kiet he had been carrying. So, he did the latter and then went off to find a place to clean up, his one last good blue and green silk shirt and better leather kilt in hand. Finding a place, he washed up and cleaned his way through the grime of the past few days. He still found it amazing that he had ridden a turtle and the bone panel he wanted to carve further solidified in his mind. When he found himself presentably, he wandered down stairs and looked about.
He saw Stohp and their new member Lavinia discussing a wooden carving. Bartomus stood back and listened. He could tell that they had made that vital connection between artist and patron, so he didn't interrupt, just listened.
"Rings and shiney teeth Micah, one has to wonder who your secret admirer is at this point," Bartomus said with a sly grin. "I think I am going to spend some time at the League's library. Something didn't sit well with me about the story we heard about the Crimson Shields and the evasion of my question about Lord Crimson."
Bartomus shook his head. "Plus, need to go find some shell and bone, have a great idea for a wall plaque carving, may need some help Stohp and the layout of the elements for what I have in mind. Think turtle boat, pretty neat that we got to ride a turtle."
After his grin faded, he headed out into the float. He went to the League and spent a few hours in the library sharing information with the Librarian from their foray into the Woods, and also asking about the Crimson Shields, more particularly about those that might have been more fanatic followers or folks dismissed from that more noble company.
He actually had a first objective, but went to the League first, and when he was done, he went to visit the tattoo shop that they had helped out in their first foray down into the lower levels of the float. There had been an offer to the Shields and he wanted to pursue that. He wandered down to the Sully's and approached the door, looked in and went inside. ===== Knowledge check - Float? Nature? at WLA? So 21 inclusive of a plus 4; Perception check going into Sully's looking for the woman who had given us the offer...can't find name as I sit here in Reagan Airport waiting to board flight.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+16=19 ; Thursday September 14th, 2017 1:48:55 PM
Sid wakes up and has breakfast with everyone. "I've got to check in and get these supplies to the Arrow. I'll see you tomorrow." With that he takes his supplies home and catches up with Elly and helps make arrows so that they are caught up.
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Craft(bows): 19
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 d20+5=8 ; Thursday September 14th, 2017 1:53:57 PM
For the first time in...years?...Stock wakes up late. As long as you don't make a habit of it
What are you going to do today old man? He begins by rummaging through the kitchen to find out if the larder was full. Not quite full but full enough for breakfast. He then moves downstairs and sees Lavinia, Stohp and Bartomus sitting and talking. Greeting them, he stops briefly in the workshop to gather a few things and then heads outsides. For the next few hours, he alternates between carving and eating.
I must be more worn out from our trip to the wood than I thought..., he thinks, looking at the results of his carving. He sighs. Well, if these dangerous adventures continue, maybe I will need to do some shopping for gear... He heads inside and tries to find Zanderallen to talk about liquidating the loot from their latest trip. ------ Craft Carpentry 8
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Thursday September 14th, 2017 2:34:30 PM
Dorbin wakes in the morning and starts to head out early. Emily starts to follow, but Dorbin tells her that she shouldn't. As usual, she ignores him and follows along, anyway. He makes sure his robes are very clean and presentable before he heads out. He departs the headquarters and makes his way directly up to the gold level.
Once there, he heads through the gate and to the headquarters of the Sage's Guild. He laughs nervously to Emily and says, "Hey, from one headquarters to another, right?" He pauses as he enters, but orients himself based on different things he has read. He walks straight towards the chamber of records. He disappears through the door and all is quiet. Late in the day, he emerges once again, eyes wide and looking tired and exhausted. Only those who observe carefully will notice that he has a new ornament on his robes: three interlocking metal circles made of bronze.
He returns to the group's headquarters and takes a seat outside, trying to sit so that anyone else returning might notice the new badge he wears. Emily falls asleep under his chair.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 d20+4=20 ; d20+4=11 ; Thursday September 14th, 2017 4:00:17 PM
Even after spending a somewhat restless night checking up on Briadoc, Zander wakes feeling refreshed. Probably had something to do being back in the city, hard to sleep without the familiar noises of the Float. After finishing his morning prayers he looks to trying to get some loot sorted.
When Stock comes to find him, Zanderallen is lost in piles of javelins and other gear. Glad of Stock's help in organizing it he asks if the dwarf would be interested in some friendly bouting in their new practice area. Impressed with the dwarf's ability to handle such an unwieldy weapon as a flail he enjoys the chance to practice with a fellow warrior. Bruised and tired he spends time in the afternoon practicing more on his lyre, determined to stick with it even though started on a whim. Improved from some of his earliest attempts his performance is at least average.
Perception 16 Perform(Strings) 11
DM Robert - "I think I am going to spend some time at the League's library." Thursday September 14th, 2017 8:52:24 PM
Bartomus heads off to do some research. OOC okay here's the skinny. From what I've been able to find out the Crimson Shields were one of the original gaming groups on the Wold. They were mostly players from those way up in charge, Carl, Jerry, and Mike K...and maybe Mike's brother. So there adventures actually took place in the Wold 20 years ago. Mike is making some legacy connections in the modules. That being said, I'm not sure what information you can find about the Crimson Shields.
That being said... you can find some information just by typing it in on the woldpedia ... Crimson Shields Here is a link.
Lavina ventures out and does some shopping. The sight of the panther walking around does seem to startle many folks. But it seems relatively well behaved so they will do business with you, while keeping an eye on the panther.
Stohp visits her usual hangouts. She discovers that not much has happened. No zombie invasions, no thugs trying to take over. It's been a peaceful several days.
Sid goes off to work in his shop. It's a busy time between trying to craft bows and catch up with Elly.
Dorbin goes off and returns. He sits at the entrance of the HQ in the rod iron chairs. He seems proud of his clothing and anyone passing can see he's trying to strike a pose for some reason.
Stock tries to work on his craft, but his mind seems to wander. He does not do well with crafting and sets the piece aside.
Zanderallen begins the process of sorting the loot. He also takes some time to practice playing his lyre.
Micah...must be asleep still.
At some point in time Briadoc wanders out and address whoever is around in the HQ. "Say either escort me up so I can take the gate portal out of here to someplace like Plateau City, or get me some pots and dirt, and a watering can, okay several pots, various sizes."
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/12/23 CMD:17 Thursday September 14th, 2017 9:41:37 PM
Micah enjoys being back in his place and with a bed. As usual he rises with the sun and after washing goes to the prayer room. It feels good to be back and safe and among friends. Hours pass before the sounds of the others rouse him from his religious revelry. Feeling renewed and restored he dresses and joins the others.
"We need to register Lavinia as a Silver Shield," he asks to whoever is still around. "I will take care of it and welcome anyone who wishes to join me."
After breaking his fast, he heads off to accomplish that task. On the way back, given time, he will check in with his parents and report on the construction job and tell his father how well the awning looks and functions.
====== OOC: Are we current on everyone's registration after Vinnie? If so, Micah will enroll them as well.
Lavinia (Carissa) HP:45/45 AC:20/16/15 CMB:5 CMD:20 Sasha HP:21/21 AC:19 Thursday September 14th, 2017 9:54:45 PM
Lavinia is super happy with her carving and after thanking Stohp profusely she places it in her room. She's also naturally very curious about the registration to become a Silver Shield and asks Micah every possible question on the way there.
"When did you guys get started? Was it founded by some of you? Oo oo or is this a group that's been going on for agggeesss and you all are the successors. And does it have a connection to this Red Shields group? And what's the deal with that group anyway? And what exactly do you, I mean we, do? Do we just fight criminal groups or are there demons to vanquish and such? And what about rescuing cats from trees cos Sasha and I are pretty good at that"
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 d20+5=17 ; d20+5=18 ; Friday September 15th, 2017 10:43:28 AM
Stock stands up and says, "Register? As far as I know I just showed up one day and started kicking butt. Not sure I ever registered for anything...Hate paperwork anyway. I 'spose I'll come with though."
~~~~~~~~~Later in the day~~~~~~~~ Stock settles in on the front porch of the HQ to try his hand at carving again. He has a clear vision - and in truth has known what he wants to do for a while - but the vital connection of his head to his hands to the wood has not worked out as smoothly as he likes. Today is easier though.and he finally begins making more progress. As he nears completion, he goes inside the workshop, removes a saw and cuts a the carving in two parts - a thin wooden rod and a thicker, blockier piece. He then drills a hole in one of the ends of the fatter part.
Done for now. The fun stuff comes next.
Accidental double click. Craft Carpentry 17 - 1 more roll needed
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Friday September 15th, 2017 12:15:15 PM
When Stock sits on the front porch, he is greeted with Emily winding between his feet. She gets annoyed when small wood slivers fall on her, and she moves away. Meanwhile, Dorbin sits next to him and tries to get him to notice the new ornament on his robes: three interlocking metal circles made of bronze.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Friday September 15th, 2017 2:13:37 PM
Sid works the entire day, a nice change of pace after the rumble in the jungle. They have a simple yet beautiful supper and spend the evening reading and talking, enjoying the tranquil moments.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Friday September 15th, 2017 5:59:56 PM "Stock, just please don't react like Scarface when the clerk at the upper district asks you to sign your name. It's not that bad, just need everyone on the official city roster so the guards don't cart you away for false adventuring. It's what you get for joining a group with a good two shoes in it."
Zander spends the day in mostly idle pursuits, cleaning his equipment, visiting with acquaintances at the temple and WLA, and sending time with his fellow Shields. At some point he notices Dorbin walking around puffing his chest out at everyone and spots the unknown symbol. "Where'd you get that badge Dorbin? You haven't joined a cult have you?", he asks, the first part serious, the second in jest.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Friday September 15th, 2017 7:18:50 PM
Stohp shows up after lunch and is caught by Briadoc and hears his request. "Sorry, you're our guest not a prisoner. One of us should have seen to your needs." She makes a list of everything he needs and goes out to get it.
On the way she considers the matter of his safety. Her paranoia tells her to keep a close eye on him, but the HQ doesn't have a spare bedroom or anything. The best possibility would be to find someone they trust to keep him safe for now while they try to get everything they need to bring Crimson in. She debates the matter internally for the entire shopping trip.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Friday September 15th, 2017 8:08:28 PM
When Zander notices, Dorbin scrambles to his feet, brushes off his robes, and declares, "Well, Zanderallen, you are looking at the most recently appointed adjunct sage of the chamber of records." When Zander doesn't look immediately impressed, Dorbin continues, "Oh, and this is quite a great honor, I must tell you. You see, only those well trained in the arts of research and libraries can even apply to such a position, and it is quite rare for someone to just walk in, as I did, and receive such an appointment. Oh, and it does give me access to some quite detailed libraries with information about, well, everything in the entire Wold, I must say. In fact, if it is known in the Wold, I likely have access to that information."
He stands and waits for praise. ;)
Lavinia (Carissa) HP:45/45 AC:20/16/15 CMB:5 CMD:20 Sasha HP:21/21 AC:19 Friday September 15th, 2017 9:41:05 PM
Lavinia, having not seen too much of the city due to her rush to get to the forest, enjoys the trip to the upper district. She'll ride on Sasha's back for a least some of the journey so she can get a height boost. She gets bored of just looking at a sea of legs.
Sasha does not seem to mind her little jockey but gets uncomfortable around large crowds and growls if anyone bumps into her.
DM Robert - "Sorry, you're our guest not a prisoner." Saturday September 16th, 2017 10:46:55 AM
Micah leads Lavinia and Stock through the upper levels to get registered. The journey is largely uneventful. Lavinia notes that as one goes upward in level the streets become cleaner, the buildings a little more imposing and grander, and the people better dressed. They also pass an impressive garden/grove (think botanical garden). Knowledge local for Micah and Stock 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {This of course is the float botanical garden maintained by the Circle of Alder, druids that maintain it and much of the greener on on several levels (think a tree or shrub on the side of the road, with a bench here and there).}
As they return Micah excuses himself on the merchant level and goes off to see his parents. Mattus is busy working "Hi Micah, back from the Forest? Looks like you did fine. Tell me about it.". Esma and Jetta come out of the house when they hear Micah's name. Esma is beaming with joy and gives her son a big hug. "How are you doing?" She asks. Micah notes that Jetta rolls her eyes at mom's display.
Sid and Elly work. Sid please make your business roll.
Dorbin and Zanderallen exhange pleasantries. Perhaps Zanderallen thinks about having Dorbin help with the dividing and selling of treasure.
Stohp goes shopping for Briadoc. She finds everything she needs and then some on the street, the Narrow Way on the Merchant Level. It is a shop with a Circle around a growing plant of some kind. Knowledge Nature 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The plant displayed is an Alder} She assumes it some sort of Garden shop. The merchant on duty is very pleased to help her and the prices are insanely reasonable. "Good day dear lady. I see you are taking up gardening? If there is anything the Circle of Alder can do for you please let us know. We are also happy to help those trying to brighten the city with growing things." Stohp returns to the HQ with a barrel of supplies for Briadoc.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Saturday September 16th, 2017 8:15:13 PM
Bartomus spoke with about tattoos and styles. He wanted to have something that incorporated his committment to Eberyon. They roughed out the armband for left arm featuring the King of the Fey's face amidsts oaks and acorns. But in a few places, there would be shields and a couple of turtles as the Taur was still fascinated by the sail he had experienced earlier. There would be some work on the drawing and composition, so Bartomus agreed to come back in a week or two for the line work.
He left and worked his way back up towards his new home. Along the way he purchased a couple more shirts and then started reviewing in his mind the information he had received on the Crimison Shields. Seemed that there was a group that crossed paths with the Shields called the Anvil Hearts that had tried to use the Wood for cultivating nefarious extracs and such. He had to think that it was possible that some variant of that group might be the allies of Lord Crimison and his efforts. There was a poisoned victim, several actually, associated with Lord Crimison.
He wandered about the market stalls where raw materials were sold. He was looking for a large shoulder bone of one of the Wold's larger cratures. He also needed to find a bit of tortoise shell from one of the larger species. It would used for inlays and such. He eventually found what he needed and paid the gold requested.
With his purchases tucked into a large cloth sack, he made his way back to the Shield's headwarters. ============ OOC - not sure what makes sense for the costs for the bones and tortoise shell. I have been paying a few gold pieces for the shirts.
DM Robert - I'd say the bones and tortoise shell you could actually pick up at a meat market/butcher for a few copper pieces. Probably a gold per shirt, as entire 'outfits' in the book run about 10gold.
Micah (John) HP: 46/46 AC: 23/12/23 CMD:17 d20+4=17 ; Sunday September 17th, 2017 7:03:31 PM
Micah enjoys the trip to the upper levels as an opportunity to get to know the two newer members of the Silver Shields outside of combat.
He knows that Lavinia is older than himself and that she certainly handles herself in critical situations as well as any of them, but given her size and her enthusiasm he must occasionally remind himself that she is no child.
He responds to her questions with humble enthusiasm, "The Shields started in response to a group of business leaders concerned about some happenings in the Fence. Stohp and I are the only remaining members of the original group, but Zanderallen joined us not too long after we formed. The Silver Shield name came a little later when we learned we needed to register as a formal adventuring group to avoid being branded vigilantes.
Our first real threat involved dealing with wererats that were more vulnerable to silvered weapons. We chose the name "shield" to signify our protective purpose and "silver" in recognition of our first successful mission. At the time none of us had even heard of the Crimson Shields; the similarity is entirely coincidental.
We continue to be true to the original purpose: provide protection to the residents of the Fence level. In many regards we fulfill a gap left by the understaffed," he leans in to speak the next few words in a whisper, " and not entirely committed city guard.
So far we have defended the Fence and its citizens from a mad alchemist dealing with wererats, a cult operating withing the church of Caerolda called the Hands of Love, a zombie plague induced on the Trash level threatening to spread here and enabled by the unwise endeavors of Briadoc which you helped end, and a firebreathing minotaur crime boss named Shredds. The building we use as our headquarters and residence was originally owned by Shredds and confiscated by the city. We were able to acquire legal title of it with the aid of our founding benefactors.
Demons and rescuing cats in trees?" he responds with a chuckle. "Who knows? Given the way the world seems to be going, more likely demon cats pouncing from trees." He shudders at the thought.
After another joyful evening with his family, in which he shares most of the Shields' recent exploits, he returns and rejoins his other family. He visits and chats with them for awhile, but not too late before turning in for the evening. He falls asleep thanking Domi for his fellow Shields and the good work they are able to do.
====== Perception 17 [ooc]John's memory is not nearly as good as Micah's would have been. If anything is incorrect or omitted, it's my doing not his and I apologize.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Monday September 18th, 2017 7:23:37 AM
Stohp gets back, drops off the stuff for Briadoc, and proceeds to carve as she originally planned. (checks made several posts ago).
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 d20+5=12 ; Monday September 18th, 2017 10:09:37 AM
Stock heads up to the roof for the first time to enjoy the view. In truth, it is a bit closer to the ceiling of the fence level than he would prefer but there's still good airflow and a view of sorts.
He then sets up the dummy that Micah got in the middle of the fighting circle and begins sparring. It starts slow - in truth he feels silly about laying into it. As time passes, his speed picks up and his hits ring out. Just as he starts to feel his rage building, he stops and walks over to the railing along the edge. He sits there, gets his carving gear out and tries to finish his project. He is able to add some detailing to the carving but not quite finish it. He can tell he's close but there is something missing...
No Knowledge Local for the spoiler Craft Carpentry 12...still 1 more needed
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] Monday September 18th, 2017 11:52:53 AM
Dorbin continues to mill about and plays with a feather and Emily. When conversation allows, he is sure to let slip that he has access to THE great library of the Sage's guild on the float, just so everyone knows.
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d100+7=75 ; Monday September 18th, 2017 2:20:42 PM
Sid and Elly spend the day together running the shop and he spends time working the floor between making arrows saying things like, "Yes I am with the Silver Shields, but this is a private business with my partner Elly," or "You're quite welcome we're here to serve," and "That'll be 75 gold and 5 silver... Why yes we can provide you with change." It seems to be a pleasant and full day.
"I need too check in with the Shields to make sure everything is alright. If I get delayed I'll send word along," he tells Elly giving her a kiss on his way out.
Business Roll(100+ 7 ranks(Profession( Merchant))): 75
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Monday September 18th, 2017 6:21:18 PM
Immediately catching onto Dorbins pride in his position Zander doesn't hesitate to offer his congratulations, "That seems like quite the honor Dorbin. I bet it wasn't easy putting yourself out like that. I'm proud of you. We'll have to have a celebratory dinner tonight. And I'm sure having access to those libraries will be a great boon for all of us." His congratulations complimented by a hearty clap on the back, Zander beams at the reserved young lad, glad to see him gaining confidence in himself. ---------- (OOC) I am travelling this week, so I apologize of my posts get short at times. I will let someone know if I need a sub. And if someonr wanted to total up the treasure and divvy out some gold I wouls greatly appreciate it. If anyone needs editing privileges let me know.
DM Robert - "That seems like quite the honor Dorbin." Monday September 18th, 2017 8:22:54 PM
Bartomus returns from his sojourn feeling pleased. He waits in anticipation for the artist to do the work on his upcoming tattoo. (I'm assuming you relate at this point what you learned from your researching.
Micah waxes eloquently about the history of the Silver Shields. His visit to his parents is refreshing.
Briadoc greets Stohp with some enthusiasm. He starts sorting the pots and moving things around while mumbling to himself. Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Cooped up in here, what do they expect just to sit back and blow smoke rings, I've got work to do, important work, so many variables, ....} Stohp returns to her carving.
Dorbin is rightly pleased with himself. Knowledge is the key to many things, and he now has a way to access it.
Zanderallen is pleased that Dorbin is finding a place for himself. Zanderallen makes sure to point out to the others Dorbin's new badge and title during the evening meal.
Sid spends the day with Elley working in the shop. DM privilege, I'm going to assume you spent the night with her as well and return to your headquarters in the morning to check in with your amigos.
Night passes, eventually, and filled with the dreams of the just and pure of heart. Morning dawns. The group rises at their usual unhurried pace, but all do rise within a reasonable time frame of each other.
You great each other over a cup of coffee and morning toast, or cereal and milk, your preference. You discuss your plans for the day.
DM Statement.... This next adventure may take a couple of weeks. However it will only encompass 1 day of character time. Because of that, all spell casters must declare in their next post the spells they have prepared for a "typical day" around the float. You get no hints of what is to come. Likewise what you are "typically" wearing around town...full plate? I guess that wouldn't be out of character but, it must be stated, how are you dressed armed, combed, buffed, brushed, etc.
Lavinia (Carissa) HP:45/45 AC:20/16/15 CMB:5 CMD:20 Sasha HP:21/21 AC:19 Monday September 18th, 2017 9:34:18 PM
Lavinia enjoys her history lesson, which surprises her given that she usually finds history incredibly dull. But she didn't know a lot about the Float and it was nice to learn more about her new home.
Lavinia very rarely dresses casually, having hated dresses ever since she was a child, and her armour now is like a second skin. She does not tend to leave without it. Her shortswords likewise tend to stay about her person, though she usually forgoes her bow when she is out and about. As for spells she tends to have Longstrider so she can get around the city more, and Speak with Animals so she can chat with Sasha.
Vinnie also tends to look a bit scruffy a lot of the time, having rarely come to cities before now and not really caring what people think of her anyway. She has a Panther for Wold's sake.
If she gets a chance she'd like to ask Dorbin about this fancy library, as she was hoping to find some information about some old god called Mittri, a name she's only ever heard in passing.
Micah starts the day praying in the dawn sunlight coming through the windows of the upper room. "Perhaps today I can look into setting up a shrine in here," he says to himself, silently thinking of what he would want to furnish it with.
When he joins the others he makes a point to congratulate Dorbin on his new honor.
Noticing Briadoc's murmuring and a bit concerned about what he may be up to, he decides to learn more about his intentions. "I am glad to see you are not letting the chance in settings detract from your endeavors," he says encouragingly. "What are your next steps and is there anything I can do to help?"
Before he heads out for the day, Micah stops in consideration. He speaks to the others, "As much as I would like to think it is safe around here, past events would indicate otherwise. I am equipping for the worst before I leave for the day." He then heads back up to don his armor and equip his gear. His WLA badge and his Domi amulet are clearly visible.
===== Perception 15 Spells are current on the character sheet as follows 0: Create Water; Mending; Light; Detect Magic 1: open slot; Protection from Evil; Bless; Command; Enlarge Person (domain) 2: open slot;Hold Person; Silence; Bull Strength (domain) 3: open slot; Magic Circle against Evil; Magic Vestment (domain)
Wearing full plate is roleplaying an 18 Wisdom is my excuse.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 38/38hp AC: 19/13/15 CMB: +8 CMD: 18 +2 vs grapple, disarm Tuesday September 19th, 2017 7:57:32 AM
Stohp gets up and does her morning preparations. These last few weeks of being with the Shields has taught her that anything can happen, so she always tries to be prepared. Her leather armor, while sturdy, is thin enough to be concealed under her usual clothing. She keeps the sap near at hand as well, tucked into a pocket. The set up is a little warm, but it's worth it to look nice while remaining prepared in case some villain thinks to attack while she is seemingly unprepared.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 34/34 AC: 13 (11+2); Perc+7;Heal+8 Tuesday September 19th, 2017 9:34:55 AM
Bartomus returned and shared with those about the information he learned regarding one of the opponents of the Crimison Shields, the Anvil Hearts. He explained that that this group had a history of going into the Woods and creating nasty extracts from the plants there.
After listening to the others, he returned to his room and work bench. He started sketching out the carved panel that he was hoping to find time to carve, once he got the composition just right. When the hour got late, he left his sketches and found the comfort of his bed.
Morning came and after getting himself cleaned up and dressed, he wandered to the overlook of the lake from one of the side passages and began his morning contemplations. The glave was set against the wall, and he sat down on the floor, his height allowing him to watch the sun light illuminate the sky and the lake. After a while, his mind raced through the various words and movements associated with his spells and he smiled. It was going to be a good day on the Float, and maybe at his carving bench. He headed back to the Shields' headquarters. ================== Spell list 4, 3, 2, 1
Light Create Water Guidance Read Magic
CLW Magic Stones Produce Flame Faerie Fire (domain)
Bull's Strength Flaming Sphere
Cure Moderate Wounds Glibness (Domain)
Wearing thick linen shirt, leather kilt, torque. Carrying glave, sling and dagger in loops/sheath on belt
Stock (JonM) HP: 56/56 AC: 20/14/17; CMB: 8; CMD: 21 Tuesday September 19th, 2017 11:17:30 AM
Stock wakes early, as per the norm and gets down to business. His backpack is packed and ready to go at a moment's notice but he leaves it, his breastplate and his weapons in his room as he wanders about the HQ, greeting the others as they arise. He's not sure what it is but there seems to be something in the air today...almost a vibration or a sense of foreboding. Ignoring it, he looks down and finds Dorbin's cat looking at him. "Gah, where did you come from...?"
Cat's got me on edge...
------------------- Stock is not wearing anyting fancy, just a gray shirt (did it used to be white?) and rough leather pants that have seen better days.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:35/35 CMD:14] d20+9=27 ; d20+12=15 ; Tuesday September 19th, 2017 1:01:58 PM
Dorbin beams with pride when others congratulate him. He says, "Indeed, it is quite an honor, and not one that is granted lightly. I am quite surprised that I was able to be selected so quickly, though I was there all day...and I can't tell you what happened there, that's secret."
When Lavinia mentioned the old god's name, Dorbin searches his memory (knowledge, history: 27; knowledge, arcana: 15). He says that he is sure that he can find some information in the great library if they have time later.
When Emily surprises Stock, Dorbin calls her to him. He says very sternly, "Now you need to stop doing that. You aren't allowed to try and scare the others." He tries to avoid smiling as he tries to scold his cat.
OOC: Dress: usual fancy robes kept clean.
Regular spells prepared: 0: Open/Close, Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand 1: Grease, Summon Monster I, Color Spray, Sleep, Unseen Servant 2: Acid Arrow, Hypnotic Pattern, Summon Monster II 3: Summon Monster III, Sleet Storm
Sid (Andrew) HP: 34/34; AC: 17/15/13; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Tuesday September 19th, 2017 3:56:08 PM
Sid shows up at HQ wearing his normal clothes and leather armor. He has Branwen with him, a quiver of 20 arrows. daggers hidden all about him, and his sling and bullets in a pouch on his belt. He has his Handy Haversack with him and his Rapier is as HQ in his room. While everyone is getting ready he tries out the new range with Branwen and fully puts it through her paces.
An hour later when people are getting up, he comes down and has tea and biscuits as a snack while people have breakfast. He laughs as Emily scares Stock, " I didn't know dwarves didn't like cats. I thought it was just trees and giants."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) HP: 48/48 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 19 Tuesday September 19th, 2017 6:35:42 PM
Zanderallen starts his day off like any other. After enjoying breakfast and the company of his companions he goes back to his room to prepare for the day. As is becoming his custom he vests himself in his plate mail, willing it to look like his regular outfit, breeches, shirt, and plain brown tunic emblazoned with a hammer and anvil. Strapping his sword to his side, sheild on his back, and sap on his belt Zander feels ready to face the day. ------- Spells Prepared: Lesser Restoration, Protection from Evil
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