The general consensus, such as it is, is to keep looking for information. The harbor seems like a natural place to find a captain, and the party heads that way. With some simple poking around and an inquiry at the harbormaster's office, you find out that Captain Nakresh is an orc, and his ship, The Mermaid's Corpse, is an orcish privateer. The ship is still at berth, in fact.
OOC: Laptop died. I'm using the old laptop, but that needs a look-see at the shop too. So both laptops are headed to the shop today. I'll use my wife's desktop later, but posting may be scattered for me for the next few days.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 12/12 Friday December 9th, 2011 10:05:10 AM
Koz'Um Dawl is all for speaking to this orcish captain to find what information might lead to a larger discovery, he urges his companions to not loose hope, trying to raise spirit with his cheerful attitude.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Saturday December 10th, 2011 9:21:22 AM
Yel'kno nods in agreement. "Captain Nakresh is our only lead anyways... but we should be wary. Somehow I doubt an orc pirate will be the easiest man to approach."
Co-DM Cayzle Monday December 12th, 2011 8:31:29 AM
Koz'Um Dawl and Yel'kno urge the group to head for the orcish pirate ship. You can see its ratty rigging up ahead as you stand dockside in Bonetown. How will you approach? What time of day? It is late afternoon now, after a busy morning at the shopkeepers and a busy afternoon at the Temple.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday December 12th, 2011 9:45:11 AM
Dilantar suggests, "Perhaps we should send a message to the captain to see if he would like to meet up somewhere, maybe a neutral ground. I would rather not be on his ship, with his crew backing him up, if he decides we are asking too many questions." Dilantar waits patiently for a response. "Or, we could call it a day and report back what we do know and contact the captain tomorrow."
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday December 12th, 2011 10:07:07 AM
"Let's just go talk to him. It probably is more dangerous but he's more likely to ignore a message if he's getting ready to set sail. Harder to ignore all of us. Feels wrong though, going to talk to an orc for help." Rogar says.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Monday December 12th, 2011 6:40:38 PM
"Somehow I doubt we could convince him to come off his ship and meet us if we asked... but I'm not sure I like the idea of going on his ship either. He's a pirate and could just have likely have helped Lansel as killed him. I think our best bet might be stake out the dock near by and see if he frequents a tavern near by. In my experience, a captain isn't too hard to pick out from his crew so if he leaves we should be able to spot him." Yel'kno adds in, looking out towards where the ship is berthed.
(Alex) Koz'Um Dawl AC 17/10/17 -- CMD 10 -- HP 12/12 Monday December 12th, 2011 11:15:58 PM
"I agree with all thats said," said Koz'Um. "Perhaps there is some other sea faring folk who would know of his preferable tavern."
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday December 13th, 2011 8:19:06 AM
The consensus seems to be that the party would prefer to speak with Captain Nakresh on some neutral spot. The trick is to arrange such a meeting. You spend a little time tying to get some information, and you learn that all the sailors on the Mermaid's Corpse have been sticking very close to their ship, which is unusual. Usually sailors come ashore to carouse. But these have stayed on board. The Captain has been on shore looking for someone, you don't find out who.
Failing to find the captain, you decide to go to the ship.
At the Corpse, there are orc sailors in studded leather armor standing guard with spears. You would have to brave those reach weapons to walk up the gangplank to get on board.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Tuesday December 13th, 2011 11:12:24 AM
"Well, since we were unable to establish a suitable meeting place, there is nothing for it but to go aboard. However I will see if the Captain would be kind enough to meet with us peacefully." Dilantar approaches the guards with his hands in plain view and not making any threatening motions. "Good day, may we speak to Captain Nakresh regarding a missing person? We were sent by Brother Engev to look for a missing friend of his. Is there somewhere we can meet that is a neutral ground to both parties? Any help you can give us regarding this matter is appreciated." Dilantar waits patiently for the guards to respond.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Tuesday December 13th, 2011 11:30:41 AM
Spire, who has been unusually quiet in this search for the captain, finally speaks up as Dilantar goes to speak with the guards. "Why aren't we doing this a bit more... diplomatically?" He looks at Baird and says, "You've got the silver tongue, pretty boy, get us on board."
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday December 13th, 2011 1:17:35 PM
Rogar follows Dilantar, standing behind him and off to the side. His nunchaku were concealed at the small of his back, under the sash that wrapped around his arms and torso. Not that he needed them. It was good he wasnt doing the talking because he didnt like orcs. Yeah some orcs were even civilized, more or less, but his dwarven blood didnt care.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) d20+6=8 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2011 8:59:12 PM
Yel'kno cannot help but feel that something in off when he hears that most of Nakresh's crew have stayed onboard the ship. That just wasn't natural for a group of sailors in port. He knew from experience that sailors with coins to spent went to port as soon as able, it was as natural as the tides ebb and flow.
"Nakresh is either hiding something or wants to be able to leave quick. Or both." the dark skinned sailor voices his opinion to the group as they make their way towards the ship.
Once within earshot of the guards however, he keeps his lips sealed and takes a good look at the guards and the ship, looking for anything out of the ordinary other than sailors stay on board, but only manages to catch sight of the glare off the water.
Perception: 8
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20+9=17 ; Tuesday December 13th, 2011 11:25:03 PM
With a nod and a slight smile at the introduction as "pretty boy" Baird steps up to the orcs and looks directly into their eyes. "May the luck of Wardd be with you. We wish to speak to Captain Nakresh about a business venture. I believe he will want to speak to us personally." As he waits for the guard to respond or fetch the captain Baird rejoins the group. "I don't want to go on his ship but refusing may be seen as a sign of weakness. I don't want to show orc pirates any weakness at all."
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday December 14th, 2011 9:02:05 AM
Rogar has a natural disinclination to deal with these orcs, and the somewhat more rational Yel'kno says that something is not right.
With Spire offering "encouragement," Dilantar and Baird make compelling speakers, and the orcs do not immediately attack you.
Yel'kno sees some orcs with slings in the rigging. It was not hard to see them since they are swinging their slings in a somewhat threatening manner.
An orc in chain mail comes up from below. He listens and then shouts down, "Captain's not here! Come back at second moonrise!"
[OOC: your characters would, of course, be well aware that there are two moons in the Wold.]
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 2:33:01 PM
Spire frowns. "It would be rather unwise for us to come back at dark to a ship full of Orcs. This does not sit well with me." His grip tightens on his bow as he gazes up at the orcs in the rigging. "They seem none too friendly. I'd rather not be trapped below decks having to fight our way out of a crowd of angry brutes." He looks at the group, his eyebrow raised quizzically. "Are we seriously going to consider this?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Wednesday December 14th, 2011 3:30:24 PM
Again, once outside of ear shot of the orcs, Yel'kno will add in his dissent. "I have to agree with Spire. Some of you can see in the dark, but I'm not among you." and he nods his head towards the ship, "We know the Captain isn't on board and there is only one way for him to get back. I say we wait for him to come along and try to talk with him on the dock... and be ready to run if things turn sour"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 7:40:16 PM
Spire scoffs, and retorts, "How do we know the captain isn't here? Are Orcs suddenly the most trustworthy people in the Wold? For all we know, their captain is occupied on board devouring the corpse of Lansel."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday December 14th, 2011 10:07:10 PM
While I dont think the captain would be eating the corpse of our missing friend, I agree we should wait for the captain. Although we shouldnt look like we are ambushing him.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday December 14th, 2011 10:28:00 PM
"Those two will not tell us anything." Rogar says after they move away from the ship. "Unless somebody has contacts int he city that might know where the orc captain will be we have to come back. We should tell Brother Engev what we have learned. He may be able to fill in some blanks."
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Wednesday December 14th, 2011 10:40:19 PM
Baird follows the group away from the pirate ship silently hoping the orcs were not paying attention to what they were saying. "I understand how you all feel, orcs are not trustworthy individually or as a group. I also think that if we wait for the captain in what might be taken as an ambush then we may very well sign our own death warrants."
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday December 15th, 2011 7:50:32 AM
The group backs away from the orc ship, faced with a conundrum. No one wants to come back to a fully armed orc ship at night. So you decide to wait for the captain. You are careful to avoid looking like an ambush. You leave lots of room for walking by. You do not have your weapons drawn.
You are watched carefully from the orc ship, but you are left alone.
And after sunset, three orcs approach the dock and walk towards you. One calls out, "What is this?" the three orcs draw weapons. "Who are you, and what do you want?"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=16 ; d20+9=29 ; Thursday December 15th, 2011 2:28:17 PM
Spire tenses up, slowly grasping his bow on his back and pulling it off. He steps back a bit, looking to the more charismatic bunch to deal with this situation. He decides instead to glance around the docks for more Orcs mobilizing or even on the ship (Perception check 16). Spire also sizes up the Orcs standing in front of them to see how much of a threat they pose.
(Knowledge: Geography check to determine power of Orcs threatening us. I think that's the skill you asked me to use last time I tried to do this.)
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20=16 ; Thursday December 15th, 2011 9:57:54 PM
Stepping to the front of the group, keeping his hands in plain view, Dilantar speaks, "Good evening sir. Am I to understand you are Captain Nakresh? If so, we could use you assistance in a matter regarding a certain missing person. We would like to speak privately with you, with no harmful intentions, about any assistance you would be willing to provide" (Diplomacy roll 16, to make myself seem friendly and not dangerous)
((OOC: I would roll high for a skill I have no bonus in, but roll low for other things ;P ))
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20+9=21 ; Thursday December 15th, 2011 11:57:22 PM
Baird steps forward beside Dilantar, "Captain we assure you we have no ill will towards you and were simply waiting for you in the hopes of doing business. As my companion stated we are searching for information on an acquaintance of ours named Lansel."
(aid another Diplomacy 21)
Co-DM Cayzle Friday December 16th, 2011 10:30:18 AM
"I am Nakresh," the orc captain declares. He is confident and armed to the teeth, as are his cohorts. Spire does not think that you would come off very well in a fair fight. And they likely would not fight fair.
"We can talk here," the orc says to Dilantar. "Who are you looking for?"
"Lansel, the madman." He sneers at Baird. "Yeah, I know him. He came to talk to me two nights ago. We had a conversation, and he left. He's not here any more. Okay?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) Friday December 16th, 2011 7:09:12 PM
Yel'kno lets the others carry the conversation and does his best to look uninterested in violence, yet still dangerous as the same time, though likely fails at the latter.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Friday December 16th, 2011 8:11:15 PM
"So which ship did you direct him too?" Rogar asked. Lansel was looking for passage and Nakresh was still here so they couldnt have taken him anywhere in that time.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Saturday December 17th, 2011 1:24:25 AM
Baird stood his ground but did not advance showing as much strength as he could without becoming aggressive. "If I may ask one more question, what did you two discuss?"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Saturday December 17th, 2011 2:35:23 PM
Spire attempts to look non-menacing, not wanting to provoke a fight with these Orcs. He glances around at the others, hoping they don't try the opposite.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20=11 ; Sunday December 18th, 2011 5:29:42 PM
"I too would like the answer to my friend's question. If it helps, we can offer you a round of drinks for the information. Or we could possibly help out with whatever it is that you are out all day searching for." Dilantar keeps a level voice and does his best to not look threatening, but also not look like a pushover.
((Diplomacy 11))
Co-DM Cayzle Monday December 19th, 2011 10:54:55 AM
Yel'kno and Spire try to look intimidating. [DM Advice: Roll that Intimidate check next time. Or Diplomacy to aid another. Or something. If you do well, I can give you (the party) a bonus. But with no roll, there's no hook on which I can hang some action.]
The orc captain glares at Rogar. "All I know is he was headed to meet his friend. The magician."
Baird, aided by Dilantar's calm manner, asks that the captain and Lansel talked about. The orc barks a laugh. "He's crazy. He asked if he had shipped out with me in the past. As if he would forget two years of service on the Corpse! Madman, I tell you. Of course I know him, and know him well. Or at least I did. But the Lansel who talked to me was -- arrrg -- timid, like a mouse, and quiet. When he shipped out with me, he was bold and loud. And crazy in a good way, fit to serve on my crew. Two years he sailed and wenched with the best of them, and patched up every one of us from time to time with his cures. That's why we took him. I wouldn't take him now if he begged me, which he didn't. That's all."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20=8 ; d20=12 ; d20=7 ; d20=1 ; d20=20 ; d20=4 ; d20=2 ; d20=9 ; Monday December 19th, 2011 4:02:55 PM
Dilantar crosses his arms and strokes his chin thoughtfully "Do you know about when he changed? Or was it he left for shore leave one day and came back completely different? Ah, before we go any further, here is some payment for the information you have given us, it is very much appreciated." Dilantar reaches into his belt pouch and tosses a gold coin at one of the orcs to either side of the captain. "Do you know what he was looking for or what he wanted to learn when he contacted you, other than the fact that you sailed together. Did he state his reason for asking you if you had sailed together?"
((diplomacy roll of 8 to maitain previous attitude, the rest of the rolls are due to browser error :) ))
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday December 19th, 2011 11:23:27 PM
Rogar glares back at the big orc. He didnt like orcs much nd they didnt like him. Orcs and dwarves never got along. Oh Rogar could be civil...enough but he didnt have to like it. At least they werent going on that ship.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday December 20th, 2011 9:41:46 AM
DM OOC: Ugh! Just two posts! I am happy to report we will be adding two new players this week. I am sad to report that Karas and Koz'Um Dawl are unable to continue. Let me hold off a few hours and see if anyone else posts.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 d20+5=19 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2011 12:23:30 PM
After stating that he would ask no more questions Baird decided to remain silent and allow Dilantar to take the lead with the captain. Instead of speaking he pulled a small pouch from his pocket containing a few gold pieces and tossed them to the opposite orc the Dilantar did.
(Aid another diplomacy 19. 4 gold coins in the small pouch)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+1=16 ; Tuesday December 20th, 2011 12:34:50 PM
Spire hovers in the background, still eyeing the orcs for any sign of aggression. As the captain speaks, he leers at him, attempting to see if he's lying or misleading, as both pirates and Orcs have a tendency to do that.
(Sense Motive 16)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 (11 nonlethal damage) d20=14 ; Wednesday December 21st, 2011 2:31:33 PM
Yel'kno looks to the others as they address the pirate captqain and a smile comes to his face as the orc leader and his crew have yet to stab anyone. When able, he puts in his own question, "And Captain, this magician you said Lansel was going to meet... Did Lansel happen to say his name?" AID ANOTHER diplomacy: 14
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday December 21st, 2011 3:59:04 PM
Sorry everybody! Holiday and health pressure is to much today. DM Post first thing in the AM.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday December 22nd, 2011 9:30:34 AM
[DM OOC: Thanks everybody, for your patience. I am happy to announce we have two new players, who will join us shortly. As with myself, erratic posting around the holidays is the Wold norm, so do not worry if you miss a day or two. More later, I promise.]
Lansel was always the wild type, back in the day, Nakresh says, except he always had bad dreams.
The orc captain tells you the name of the magician, as well as where to find him. He seems to have the attitude of wanting to give you a reason to leave.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Thursday December 22nd, 2011 2:48:22 PM
Spire simply says, "Let's go, then," and begins to walk away from the Orcs, not bothering to see if anyone was following him. A bit shaken, he glances over his shoulder back at the pirates, and breathes a sigh of relief as he steps off the dock back onto dry land. I should really consider never leaving land again. Ever.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday December 22nd, 2011 10:20:04 PM
DM Extra short post because the one from this morning was also short.
Spire intuits that the captain is telling the truth and does not much care. Rather, he has other business that he thinks is more important. He thought Lansel was funny at first, but then he just bugged him.
Nakresh barely notices the coins two of the party offer him. He turns to go. You all seem ready to go too. The magician's address is your only lead left, so that seems obvious ... except it is getting late.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Thursday December 22nd, 2011 11:05:10 PM
"I hope this turns up something. If it doesnt we dont have much else to go on." Rogar comments as they leave.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Friday December 23rd, 2011 2:17:41 AM
Spire yawns, looking at the setting sun. "Well. We should look into this 'magician' tomorrow. I believe there was talk of looking for more adequate housing tonight?"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Friday December 23rd, 2011 9:17:23 AM
"Thank you for your assistance in this matter, Captain" Dilantar calls out as the two groups part. Turning to the group and addressing Spire, "Yes, I believe we spoke of visiting one of the common houses. Although I do think we should be very cautious there. I agree with finding the mage tomorrow, it is rather late. Does anyone know where the common houses are? I am not to familiar with the town just yet." Dilantar waits for an answer and will follow whoever knows where the common houses are.
((OOC: wow, two days without posting! my bad I will be better able to keep up now, we(the wife and I) had a long two days talking with various doctors, they found two matches for a bone marrow transplant! Now we just wait for checkups and such and making sure all scheduling is in order!))
Co-DM Cayzle Friday December 23rd, 2011 9:52:54 AM
[DM OOC: There are always times when posting comes second. This sounds like, one of them, Joel! Best of luck to you and your wife. In general, posting slows down in the Wold around the holidays, so no worries. For those who need more of a Wold fix during the season, I strongly urge you all to bring a 5th level version of your characters to the Giggling Ghost tavern for yuletide cheer, games, and presents!]
The name Captain Nakresh gives you is "Elfonce," and the tavern this magician frequents is "The Sea Shanty."
Back at Brother Engev's chapel, the benches are as "firm" as ever and the confines as "cozy." The good brother is most interested in what you have discovered, and offers you each 10 gp for your good work.
OOC to Rogar: Highlight to display spoiler: {You know Engev has no more than 100 gp stashed away. This is most of his reserve fund he is giving you. The cleric has no head for money!}
He urges you to keep on making good progress.
The next day, the Sea Shanty is your destination, and when you get there, the tavernkeeper motions you to a large booth in one corner, currently occupied by a parrot, a human fellow in green robes, and a blond human woman carrying several sharp blades and wearing metal armor.
[DM OOC: Please welcome Melinda and Josh. Please be sure to describe your characters in your post.]
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 d20+6=25 ; Friday December 23rd, 2011 9:58:01 PM
Yel'kno declines brother Engrev's offer of payment, "No, Brother Engrev... I already am doing this as repayment for your healing the other day, keep your coins." He lets another with a more gilded tongue inform the Brother that Waard's priest's divination said that Lansel was dead.
In the tavern, the lanky warrior stays alert and looks at the other occupents of the tavern in passing before focusing on the two the tavern keeper pointed out.
Perception: 25
OOC: Welcome aboard, me hearties!
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Saturday December 24th, 2011 3:58:22 AM
Spire gives Brother Engrev thanks for the payment, and quickly stows the coins. He stalks along slightly behind the group, his bow ever present in his left hand, his right hand often pushing the long hair from his eyes. As they enter The Shanty, Spire's head snaps up, his eyes glowing with his Detect Magic spell. "I want to talk to the magician," he mutters to anyone listening. "See if he's real, or just some fool peddling tricks." Spire's eyes flash over to the people the group is pointed toward, scanning the humans and the parrot.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Saturday December 24th, 2011 4:01:51 AM
Baird looked at the coins in the priest's hands then at the offering box they must have come from and decides that his purse would be better off without the coins given to rivals of Wardd. "I am with Yel'kno on this good priest, I cannot take your money."
On the way to the tavern Baird hags to the back sullenly. "I thought we were going to find somewhere else to sleep, I don't like that place. Brother Engev I bear no ill will, but that that temple gives me no peace and some headache."
Baird seems to draw himself out of his foul mood as the Sea Shanty comes into view, hoping that there might be a game of dice or other gambling that he might be able to increase the fund available to him and possibly his friends. After being directed to the booth Baird orders some mead for himself and indicates that he will cover the first round of any who wish to partake. Sitting down casually and extending his hand in a firm handshake common among those who work hard for a living, Baird introduce himself and the others gesturing at each in turn sparing a nod to the man and a lopsided smile for the woman. "Well met and good day. My compatriots and I were told that we could find a magician by the name Elfonce over here. Might that be you good man?"
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Saturday December 24th, 2011 4:03:44 AM
(( I typed so much there I forgot to welcome our new peoples. So Welcome and such! :D ))
Josh (Alphonse) AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Saturday December 24th, 2011 2:48:52 PM
Alphonse Rakham is an average-looking young mage dressed in robes of deep green linen. His reddish hair reaches his shoulders, and a small but bushy beard adorns his face. His skin is light, but the recent sun is beginning to have an effect on his face, which is getting tanned from his time in Bonetown.
Alphonse sits at his customary table, sipping a pint and chewing a mouthful of mutton. His valise sits next to him by his chair. He wonders how Lansel is getting along in his research, and how he's ever going to make a name for himself in a pit like Bonetown.
Alphonse feeds a small slice of mango to Crackerjack, the parrot on his shoulder and tries to come up with a plan to make some money today.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday December 26th, 2011 3:35:20 PM
(thank god the holidays are over)
Rogar refuses the gold from Brother Engev. He isnt doing it for coin. There are other ways to make coin should that need arise.
"Brother Engev keep your coin. You've helped us so its only right that we help you find your friend. Remember Brother Engev that you may be honest with coin but others will not. Never offer a price on anything and pay less than what they tell you."
On the way to the Tavern, Rogar says to the others, "Brother Engev has no head for coin. He doesnt have very much. Certainly not enough for what he wishes to do in this town."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Tuesday December 27th, 2011 9:38:58 AM
After waking up, Dilantar spends some time with his kit preparing materials for bombs and his mutagen, which is slightly green in color. He then prepares a formula for healing wounds, just in case of an emergency. Dilantar seems hesitant to accept the coin, but takes it in the end. "While I do not wish to deprive you of money, I will take the reward to further my research." Dilantar follows the rest of the group to the Sea Shanty and approaches the two strangers that were pointed out to them. "Good day to you, I am Dilantar Krenwae'afein, how are you called?" Dilantar waits patiently for a response before sitting down.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday December 27th, 2011 10:54:29 AM
At the tavern, the party finds the indicated table occupied by two humans. Alphonse is unarmored, and is feeding his parrot. The female is wearing scale armor.
Yel'kno sees that the female has a longsword, a dagger, and a steel shield.
Spire notices magic. Does he take the time to stare intently and obviously?
Baird, more friendly, buys a round of drinks.
Rogar's thoughts remain with poor Brother Engev.
Dilantar actually introduces himself! [OOC: At least one of you did! LOL!]
Perhaps a conversation will ensue?
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Giada Tuesday December 27th, 2011 7:34:25 PM
Giada is an attractive young human female who appears to be in her early 20's. She wears clean scale mail and a blue tunic. She has long blonde hair, bright blue eyes and the fairest of skin. There appears to be an aura of wealth and privilege about her. She wields a long sword which she has secured to her side and a large metal shield on the floor leaning against her bench. The shield dawns a symbol of a golden falcon. She stands when the others approach to greet them properly.
ooc: Im so sorry everyone. Im new to this and didnt know how to post. Im a "virgin PBEMer". And that's not pronounced "virgin Plumber" :)
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 Tuesday December 27th, 2011 8:26:09 PM
OOC: As our illustrious DM has been saying this last week or so: Things slow down over the holidays so don't worry about missing a day here and there. You'll have time to get up to speed.
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Yel'kno moves up the occupied table with the others in the group, but doesn't sit or get too close. He doesn't want to make the two sitting to feel either crowded or surrounded by the sudden attention they're getting. Instead, he just offers a friendly smile in greeting, but otherwise remains quiet.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday December 27th, 2011 11:19:49 PM
OOC: Excellent description, Giada! Yel'kno (and everybody else) what do people see when they look at you?
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday December 28th, 2011 11:08:32 AM
((OOC: First off, don't worry about not knowing how to do something, we are always ready to help :), mostly anyways, I do have wife/hospital things going on so I may not be able to respond all the time, but someone else in the group surely will))
Seating himself accross from the two individuals, Dilantar is a slender, dark-skinned drow that has very short hair done up in spikes. He wears leather armor, along with a belt that is festooned with pouches and vials. He also has a backpack that is clinking with the sound of glass and other items gently knocking against each other when he moves. Lastly, a side pocket in the backpack has a journal poking out of it, with various loose leafs of parchment sticking haphazardly in it. He has silver eyes and a kindly smile. "Perhaps after my friends make their introductions, we can hear your names?" Dilantar slides his backpack off his shoulders with an audible sigh and places it on the ground next to him, checking first to ensure that he isnt setting it in the way of anyone, and also being careful not to disturb it.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday December 28th, 2011 5:06:44 PM
Slow posting is normal this time of year. Happy Dec. 28, everybody!
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 Wednesday December 28th, 2011 7:12:45 PM
Yel'kno is a tall, lanky human with dark, jet black skin and barely an ounce of fat on him so that his skin is stretched tight over a lightly muscled frame. He wears a faded suit of leather armor with a bow of his shoulders and a sword, knife and quiver at his waist. HIs eyes are sea foam green and his infectious smile of perfect, brilliant white teeth sticks out in contrast to his ebony skin.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday December 28th, 2011 8:50:29 PM
Spire, content that the man isn't just a con artist, blinks and dispels Detect Magic. The tall elf sits down across the table from the man in the robes. He has rather dark blonde hair, that could even qualify as a very light brown. His eyes are a bright green that almost seem to glow in contrast to his pale skin. In his left hand his carries a longbow, intricately carved with what look like tribal markings and arcane symbols. On the palm of his left hand you can see a tattoo of a spitting viper, the rest of it coiling up his arm to his elbow. He also sports a thin pink scar, running down his left cheekbone to his throat. Looking as the magician, he nods and says, "Hello, fellow spellslinger. I trust you are the one called Elfonce."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Wednesday December 28th, 2011 10:21:38 PM
"It's pronounced Alphonse," says Alphonse. He shifts into a more relaxed posture and pulls a pipe from the folds of his robes.
"You're quite a group," he says, pulling out a pouch of tobacco and stuffing some in the end of the pipe, "Do you need a spell cast? Or perhaps you have need of a scroll?"
*Prestidigitation to light the pipe*
Alphonse snaps his fingers, sending a few blue sparks into the pipe, then inhales deeply.
"Or are you looking for something else, perhaps?" Smoke pours from his nose, the smell of tobacco and ozone filling the air.
Mike R. Baird Windcatcher AC19/12/17 -CMD 13 - HP 10/10 Friday December 30th, 2011 1:26:11 AM
Baird leans forward resting both hands on the table the left of which has a 4 inch scar visible through a matching rip in his shirt. "Someone else actually. We are assisting Brother Engev in locating his friend and assistant, Lansel. We were told that he was trying to find you."
Baird is a few inches taller than the average human and has short cropped wavy blond hair with a strawberry blond goatee and light blue eyes. Lightly tanned skin and a muscular frame from his years spent as a sailor. Though not overly handsome people seem drawn to his witty remarks and sarcasm delivered with a friendly smile to remove any insult.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday December 30th, 2011 10:58:30 AM
As you talk and make introductions, the business of the tavern goes on uninterrupted. Patrons go in and out. A barmaid takes your orders and brings out drinks. Four especially burly fellows come in and sit at the table next to you.
[OOC: Regular posting resumes Tuesday morning with an early post from your DM.]
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11 / 11 Rogar Stonefist Friday December 30th, 2011 11:28:10 AM
Rogar stands 4' 6" tall and a muscular stocky build as all dwarves tend to have. He wears sandals, loose brown pants, and a white sash around his waist. A long scarf starts at one wrist and coils up his arm. The scarf then criss crosses his chest several times before coiling down the other arm ending at the wrist. Rogar's head is bald and covered with the symbols of his order. His beard is trimmed into a neat gotee instead of the long traditional dwarven beard. Despite his unusual appearence his most unique feature is the stone grey coloring of his hands.
Rogar gives a tired nod to the newcomers and orders an ale with some bread and cheese. He sits down with a sigh, problems heavy on his shoulders. Problems with no solutions.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 13/13/10 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Friday December 30th, 2011 1:08:30 PM
"Lansel? Is he missing?" asks Alphonse, a look of concern spreading across his face, "I last saw him a few days ago. He was very excited to talk to some Orcish pirate. I tried to talk him out of it, but Lansel... so bloody-minded that one. He kept saying he was 'so close.' I wasn't sure what he meant, but perhaps the pirate did him in."
Alphonse take another long drag from his pipe.
"I'd hate to think Lansel had sunk to piracy, but then again, he always was a bit of an odd fellow. I didn't really know him that well - we had more of a professional relationship, you understand."
Alphonse furrows his brow in thought and absent-mindedly feeds another slice of mango to the green macaw on his shoulder.
"Were you hired by this Brother... Engrev, you said? Or are you doing this out of the kindness of your own purses?"
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 16/13/13 CMD 15 HP 12/12 Sunday January 1st, 2012 9:19:32 AM
"It is more of a favor for Brother Engrev than employment. The good Brother tended to some of our wounds after we got into a scrap when we first arrived to the city.. for me, this search is a way to repay him."
Yel'kno lets out a sigh then and looks to the others in his group, "It would seem we have two possibilities.. either Lansel visited Captain Nakresh as the Captain said and then something happened to him on the way back to meet Alphonse here or Captain Nakresh did something to him."
He didn't mention the third option of Alphonse lying, but figured that was best since the magician was sitting right there.
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