Co-DM Cayzle Thursday March 8th, 2012 9:40:05 AM Alphonse asks for the full tale. Dilantar wants to look into this box. Yel'kno drops off the sack and listens to the tale.
Jozhur arrives, with the story of what he saw. Seeing his wounds, Engev and Lansel use their magic.
OOC: Everyone should put their hit points at max now.
Once healed, Spire's careful streak inspires him to check out Lansel, but he senses no sign of magical influence.
Before he tells you his tale, Lansel asks for the details of the party's adventures. He nods at whatever Engev and you say, as if what he hears confirms his own knowledge.
Lansel tells you that his story starts long ago. Engev interrupts. "Is it necessary to reveal all your privacy, my old friend?" Engev's tone makes it sound like Lansel is going to take off all his clothes or something.
Lansel nods. "It is time to tell all of my story, even though it may be painful. These good folk have risked their lives, so it is my obligation."
It seems Lansel suffers from an affliction, maybe magical, maybe just mental. Sometimes he is someone completely other than who he usually is. In his other self, he has gone to sea, even signing on to the orc vessel you saw.
"It took me a long time to come to this realization, but when I confronted Captain Nakresh, the things he said made me understand."
What's more, as his other self, Lansel learned secrets that Nakresh does not want known, Lansel deduces. That's why the barbarians kidnapped him. They hoped to intimidate him into revealing the secrets. However, as Lansel, he could not tell them a thing. The barbarian leader, a shaman, had been trying to find ways to force him to remember, or to bring the other side of Lansel to the fore.
That is the heart of it.
In the meantime, Lansel tells you that the box contains the barbarian's hoard. When you open it, you find sacks of coins, silver and gold, worth at least 3,000 gold. In a pouch you find about two dozen pearls, each of great worth.
There is also a magical flag.
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Total Loot List for this module, including loot gained earlier. New loot is in italics.
55 gp - donated to Br. Engev broken masterwork falchion - mended and given to the witch (value roughly 325 gp) Yel'kno - dagger, amulet (value roughly 1,000 gp) Dilantar - mw falchion, dagger (value roughly 325 gp) Spire - amulet (value roughly 1,000 gp) Rogar - nothing Giada - nothing Alphonse - nothing Jozhur - had not joined the party yet
Unclaimed / To be sold and divided: Two potions: CLW, Heroism (value roughly 425 gp) One masterwork falchion (value roughly 320 gp) One amulet (value roughly 1,000 gp) One regular dagger (value roughly 2 gp)
In the box: 3,000 gp in coins 23 pearls a magical flag
In the sack: furs 4 falchions 100 gp in coins
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OOC on game tone: I want to respond to this comment: "I wasn't aware that The Wold was based more on epic/heroic values than realistic ones." I think this speaks to the central tension of this Bonetown game. Is Bonetown dangerous, unruly, disorganized, and frankly evil? Can you buy foul addictive things to chew and drink? Can you buy the contract of an indentured servant, almost the next thing to slavery? If you cut down an enemy in the street, canyou get away with it? The answer to all these is YES.
But at the same time, you all are constrained to be heroes. That's the tension. How can you be heroes in a place like this? There will be gritty realism. There will be danger and betrayal. But you do not have to worry about what to do with defeated foes. There are plenty of other, more interesting gritty challenges ahead.
Hope that helps!
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Thursday March 8th, 2012 10:32:25 AM
Disgusted with his performance with the falchion, Dilantar decides to add it to the general pool of loot to be taken for sale. He does decide to keep his dagger and looks at the rest of the items in the general pool. Dilantar allows someone else to tell their story while pondering what Lansel has told them. This sounds similar to the stories I have heard about alchemists who take their mutagen experimentation too far, thus creating a second personality. While thnking this through Dilantar will stay silent, playing absent-mindedly with the pages in his formula book.
((I move we split the coinage and loot in the following manner:
*the money(3000gp from the box) be split between us and Lansel, us for saving him and him as reparations from the barbarians for being kidnapped. the loot that Yel'kno found be put in the selling pool as long as no one wants any of it
*the pearls placed in the group loot, to be used as material components or what have you(I believe that identify requires a pearl of a certain worth as a component)
*The flag, once identified, can be placed in the group loot to eventually be placed on the ship or as a battle standard, or if the enchantment is to vile, to be sold/harvested for raw materials for crafting/enchanting
*The selling pool is to be split between the party, with the members who took expensive loot(i.e. the amulets/masterwork items) getting less than the others(at a rate to be determined(I would go with something like minus half market value of whatever they took, since generally we wont get full price in selling items, however that is up for debate and critiquing of course)
Any suggestions/ideas/corrections to be made are of course welcome :D All those in favor say "Aye"))
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Thursday March 8th, 2012 10:44:46 AM
"I see," says Alphonse, examining the flag, "I wonder if perhaps we can find someone to help cure you of this malady."
After a minute of thought, Alphonse puts the flag back in the crate, "I can't tell much about this today, but I can perform a thorough examination tomorrow. Spire, would you care to try your hand?"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+9=26 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 11:47:18 AM
Spire listens carefully to Lansel's story, and goes over to look at the flag without a word when Alphonse is done with it. His eyes glow the soft blue again as he looks it over, and puts it back down slowly. (Kn: Arcana 26) "I have... a few questions for you, Lansel, if you don't mine answering them." His eyes return to normal as he sits down to face Lansel. "First, do you have any connection ot the temple of Wardd in town? We paid a priest there for a scrying of you, and he informed us you were dead. Clearly... that is not the case. Second... the Captain Nakresh. He didn't seem overly hostile towards you when we encountered him. He seemed almost apathetic towards you." During this tirade, Spire stands up and begins pacing, stroking his chin as he does so. "While I don't think it should be taken off the table, I do not believe that he hired these men to kidnap you."
OOC :: The amulets are valuable to any melee character. I can't remember if it's a swift action or a free action, but they give you a +1 bonus to any melee attack once per round, which is incredible. Spire will probably give his up to anyone who needs it, because he's never going to get into melee range. I'm all for splitting everything as Joel suggested, but I can't seem to find a spell with pearls as the material component, so I think we should just sell them for more loot.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Thursday March 8th, 2012 12:29:52 PM
ooc: yeah, the only spell I know of that uses pearls is sympathy, which is an 8th level spell, so I vote we sell 'em (identify requires wine sitrred with an owl feather ftr). My thoughts:
The total monetary value of all our loot (less what we gave to the witch and Engev) is 7,172 gp. This is not including the 23 pearls, the magic flag, the pelts, and the new falchions, whose prices were not given.
If we split this 9 ways (Yel'kno, Dilantar, Alphonse, Rogar, Spire, Jozhur, Giada, Engev, and Lansel), that entitles us to an 11.11% cut each. Thus, each person's share would be 796 gold, 8 silver, and 8 copper, plus 11 percent of whatever the pearls, furs, and falchions are worth (assuming we keep the flag for group use and it doesn't factor into the whole thing). I move that each person gets this much worth of treasure and coins.
Alphonse has spent time figuring all this out, since his goal is basically to become a merchant who trades largely in magic, so he suggests it when the subject comes up.
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday March 8th, 2012 1:38:43 PM
Anyone want to make some appraisal checks? Trained or Un?
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Thursday March 8th, 2012 1:39:19 PM
((Ah I found something I was unclear on. I meant to just split the 3k gold with lansel, notour entire loot pool.
Also identify in 3.5 required the 100gp pearl so that is my bad))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+5=25 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=23 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 1:55:28 PM
OOC :: I've got a decent untrained Appraise. First is for the pearls, second is for flag, third is for the furs.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+11=20 ; d20+11=28 ; d20+11=12 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 3:40:30 PM
ooc: appraise checks for falchions, pearls, fur, in that order.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Thursday March 8th, 2012 10:17:28 PM
Yel'kno gasps as the crate is open and the wealth spills out of it. He's never seen that much coin in one place before, at least not and been able to touch it. With a shake of his head he tears his gaze away from the gold and gems to look back at the group, "I agree that Nakresh probably didn't send the barbarians after Lansel... it seems more like the shaman somehow found out that he learned things from Nakresh and figured Lansel would be an easier target than the Captain. The pirate and his crew seemed like they would have been more than a match for these cultist."
OOC: Where the amulets fate items that can't be sold? With Spire giving up his, Jozhur and Rogar should both take one.
We should take some of the money to buy a wand of CLW as a group item too.
We don't know what we can get for selling rates in Bonetown, but if we manage to get to the Catacombs the rate is 90% value... so I'm for
value of goods * 0.9 + coins and gems - group purchases / number of people.
Items can be purchased from the "to sell" pile using individual shares at the 90% rate
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=18 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 3:55:17 AM
Jozhur's jaw drops at the contents of the spoils. He quickly looks over the items (appraise checks for falchions, furs, pearls, and flag).
"I'm sure we haven't seen the last of those thugs, we'd better arm up and be ready for them."
ooc: Jozhur would be happy to take any unwanted loot, especially if it can't be sold.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday March 9th, 2012 5:43:54 PM
Dilantar thinks that Lansel's tale of a split personality sounds vaguely familiar, but he does not speak up.
Alphonse wonders if the party can help Lansel find a cure.
Spire has some wise questions, about the Temple of Wardd, and who got the barbarians to kidnap Lansel. Probably not the orc captain.
Yel'kno agrees that Nakresh was not likely behind it.
Jozhur has no insight into the mystery, but he urges caution nonetheless.
Lansel reveals some more of his history. He did indeed go to the Temple of Wardd. He had hesitated because Wardd and Pantheon are not allied, but Wardd is known to be the god of insanity, and he hoped the priests there would be able to help. It was a Rev. Moller he met, and Moller urged him to seek out Nakresh. He thought that exposure to the orc ship and captain would help him to integrate his separate sets of memories. It did not work.
It was after he left Nakresh that the barbarians kidnapped him. They and their shaman wanted him to reveal Nakresh's secrets, but Lansel did not know them.
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Do you mention your plan to build a wood house on a vacant lot to Lansel? And/or Engev?
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Engev wants no part of the loot. "It is I who should be rewarding you!" he says. Lansel is willing to take an equal share. "That seems fair to me, and it still leaves me in your debt."
Alphonse ponders the shares and forgets to include Baird. The gentle healer "ahems" and thinks it is only fair that he get a share too.
More details on loot appraisals and xp to come this weekend.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Friday March 9th, 2012 5:51:33 PM Lansel, do you perhaps follow the path of alchemy? Because what you suffer from sounds a lot like a tale I heard from my mentor, cautioning the excessive use of mutagens, for altering your body that much could cause another 'entity' was how he worded it, to appear. This entity could control your body for a time, and while it was aware of you did, you were not necessarily aware of it would be doing. I only ask because I have not heard tell of what your profession is, not that you had any reason to let us know that bit of information, and it might help if I was right. Otherwise I know of no way of helping this situation sadly. Turning to address everyone, Dilantar speaks about lodging, Upon arriving in town, I had originally intended on doing odd jobs and various other activities to earn money for to build my initial home here. However, the past few days have supplied the lot of us with some amount of coin, which I believe would be enough to build at least a small, serviceable home. Does anyone know of where I might inqire about procuring a carpenter or other tradesman to build my home? Dilantar is excited at the prospect of finally having a place to call home in this town.
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9 Friday March 9th, 2012 6:46:41 PM
"Lansel, you said Captain Nekresh said something to you that made you understand?" We could go check out the Temple of Wardd, particularly Rev. Moller. He's probably useless, but I don't have too many other leads to work with."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d20+4=10 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 9:00:42 AM
"Oh! Sorry Baird! My deepest apologies!" says Alphonse, feeling sheepish, "well, if you don't want any Brother Engev, then that keeps the math consistent at least. As far as housing, Dilantar, I believe what we have here is enough for a rather large and comfortable dwelling, and I think I might know where we can find a carpenter who won't rob us blind in the night."
ooc: knowledge (local) check of 10 to know of a carpenter in the area
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Saturday March 10th, 2012 11:27:28 PM "Then Moller falt-out lied to us. I would like to return to the temple soon and have a few words with him." Spire drifts off, trying to remember everything the priest of Wardd had told them. Something suddenly jolts his memory, and he asks, "Lansel... does the phrase 'unfold the Wold' mean anything to you?"
Co-DM Cayzle Monday March 12th, 2012 9:14:00 AM
Total Loot List.
55 gp - donated to Br. Engev broken masterwork falchion - mended and given to the witch (value roughly 325 gp) Undetermined portion to Lansel
In the box: 3,000 gp in coins 23 pearls worth about 3,000 gp total a magical Flag of the Captain
In the sack: Furs worth 50 gp 4 falchions worth 20 gp each 100 gp in coins
Unclaimed / To be sold and divided: Two potions: CLW, Heroism (value roughly 425 gp) One masterwork falchion (value roughly 320 gp) One Amulet of Combat (value roughly 1,000 gp) One regular dagger (value roughly 2 gp)
Selling things in Bonetown: If you want to sell things in Bonetown, you can simply roll a diplomacy check to represent your skill at haggling. Add that to 40, and that's the percent of value you get on a sale. If you roll a 21, you get 61% of book value. Gems and coins are as good as currency, and can be used at 100%
Selling things in the Catacombs: You have to get to Rum, and in the Wold's magic shop, the exchange rate is 90%.
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Spire looks at the magic flag. His knowledge of arcane suggests that the tattered edge of the flag is important. He notes that the flag shows the Jolly Roger, but it is magical writing, not woven into the fabric. [OOC: IIRC, it takes a spellcraft check and Det Magic or Identify or similar to get more details on a magic item. I'll let it slide for today.]
Flag of the Captain: If a captain of a ship tears a strip off the edge of the flag and carries it on his or her person, AND flies the flag above all others, he or she gains a +3 competence bonus to Diplomacy and Intimidate checks he makes while on board the ship. The captain can mentally change the emblem on the flag once per day. OOC: This is not stock magic item, and may not be bought or sold in the Catacombs. It takes up no slot. Its value is about 4,000 gp.
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Amulet of Combat: This stone amulet on a rawhide cord bestows upon the wearer a +1 sacred bonus to one attack and to the damage roll made (if that attack succeeds) each round in combat with a melee weapon or natural weapon. OOC: This is not stock magic item, and may not be bought or sold in the Catacombs. It takes up the necklace/amulet slot. Its value is about 1,000 gp.
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Dilantar mentions to Lansel his theory on alchemical substance abuse. He is also keen to build a small house.
Alphonse is enthusiastic about a residence, and tries to think of a local carpenter.
Jozhur and Spire express suspicions and deep reservations concerning the Rev. Moller at the Temple of Wardd.
Lansel finds Dilantar's ideas interesting, but he cannot answer them. "So many of my memories are lost now," he laments. "And who knows what experimental substances I may have tried while not in my right mind."
Both Lansel and Engev are very interested in the new house. "I am awfully cramped here," says Engev. "And I am tired of the shopkeeper from whom I rent, to say the least," says Lansel. "Moreover, I cannot help but worry about those barbarians. If it would not be an unwelcome intrusion, might there be room for two worn clerics in your abode?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 1/9 Monday March 12th, 2012 9:25:58 AM
Jozhur looks at Lansel and Engev. "I would see no problem with it, it'd be nice to have someone to keep an eye on the place while we are out."
He then picks up the dagger from the pile of loot. "I could always use a spare I guess. That amulet also catches my eye, if no one will take it I would give up most of my share of the gold for it, whatever everyone agrees is fair."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 Monday March 12th, 2012 11:23:57 AM
"Perhaps we should pay this high priest a visit once we've had a good night's sleep and hidden this loot away safely," suggests Alphonse to the group, "and I'd be happy to have you both in any home I help build," says Alphonse, turning to Lansel and Engev.
"Now, factoring in the value of these pearls and this flag, I'd say the total market value of our loot comes to roughly 13,877 gold pieces. Not that we'll get anything close to that for it in a pit like Bonetown, mind you."
Alphonse paces, his brow furrowed in thought.
"If we were to split that 9 ways, we would each be entitled to a share of 1,541 gold pieces, 7 silver pieces and... let's see... 3 copper pieces if my math is correct. This is all not counting the two potions which I believe we agreed we would keep for group use in the future. I suggest whoever wants to lay claim to anything in this hoard do so now, up to the amount of their share, then we sell the rest here in Bonetown and distribute it as closely as we can to even things out."
Turning to the group, he adds, "What do you all think of that?"
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Monday March 12th, 2012 11:37:42 AM Regarding lodgings, as long as I have room for my alchemy lab and a small room to myself, I do not mind others staying in the home. Perhaps we can have a communal room that includes a kitchen and dining area, and each person has a small room to themselves? Dilantar sets thinking about the new home in the back of his mind for later perusal.
((OOC: Would I be able to do some "drug testing" on Lansel with my alchemy kit and a Craft(Alchemy) check using some of his blood? I don't think there is a way of doing something like that and figured Craft(Alchemy) would be the best way to do that. If not that's cool, I will finish the rest of Dilantar's actions after I get a response on this :D ))
Cayzle Comments: Roll me a Know Arcana and a Craft Alchemy, and I'll tell you if you think Lansel's disorder is alchemy-related.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+9=25 ; d20+10=21 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 2:42:21 PM
(( 25 for knowledge arcana and 21 for craft alchemy))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Monday March 12th, 2012 4:50:07 PM
"Moller may not of have lied to us.. maybe when he tried to divine about Lansel, Lansel was being his.. other-self?" Yel'kno theorizes.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Monday March 12th, 2012 11:15:53 PM
Rogar busies himself with meditation and practice. Finding himself severly lacking in his skills.
ooc: added the 796 gold and 8 silver. I will pass ont he necklace. As I will be using flurry of blows as much as I can, the bonus to one attack doesnt benefit me as much as it could somebody else. I recomend somebody saving all the loot until we get to the catacombs to trade it in.
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday March 13th, 2012 12:27:19 PM
XP AWARDS~
RECAPPING PAST AWARDS!
Scene one - The Journey On The Lionfish: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, and Baird each got 150 xp.
Scene two - Press Gang Fight: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each got 400 xp.
Yel'kno got an extra 100 xp for cleverness Nov. 14.
Scene three - Engev and Lansel: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 150 xp.
Scene four - Lansel's Flat: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 150 xp.
Scene five - Moller and the Temple of Wardd: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 100 xp.
Scene six - Nakresh and the Mermaid's Corpse: Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, and Rogar each get 150 xp.
Alphonse and Giada start the game with 350 xp and one hero point.
Scene seven - Barbarian Barfight! Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Baird, Rogar, Alphonse, and Giada each get 550 xp.
Alphonse gets an extra 200 xp for thinking of hiring Gretho on the spot.
Dilantar gets a hero point (and associated 30 xp bonus) for bravery in trying to save Rogar.
Rogar gets a 200 xp cleverness award for asking smart questions about the barbarians' interest in Lansel.
Spire gets a 100 xp cleverness award for being suspicious about Rev. Moller's declaration that Lansel was dead.
BRAND NEW XP AWARDS:
Scene eight - started Feb 2 - A Visit With Goodie Bess (in which Jozhur joins the party). Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Rogar, Baird, Alphonse, Giada, and Jozhur each gain 100 xp.
Scene nine - started Feb 14 - The Attack On The Warehouse (in which the barbarians are defeated again). Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Rogar, Baird, Alphonse, Giada, and Jozhur each gain 700 xp.
Special Module Completion Award - March 13 - For rescuing Lansel alive. Spire, Yel'kno, Dilantar, Rogar, Alphonse, Giada, and Jozhur each gain 1,000 xp.
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The party discusses constructing a house of some sort. Dilantar, Alphonse, and Jozhur are all happy to accommodate the two clerics.
Dilantar determines that alchemy is probably a contributing agent to Lansel's disorder, but not its root cause. However, it seems likely that in his other personality, he tended to abuse substances that contributed to keeping him that way.
The party continues to discuss the loot. OOC: Please do keep in mind that the coins and gems are valued at 100%, and can be split at will. All other loot will have to be shared as is and/or sold and the proceeds divided. If you want to do the sale here in Bonetown, we can handle that over the next couple days. If you want to make a trip to the Catacombs and Rum, that will be an adventure.
Alphonse recalls seeing a carpenter's shop in town, and a quick inquiry suggests that a rough estimate of a gold piece per square foot will suffice to build a simple but sturdy wood building with interior walls and 8-ft-high ceilings. Furnishings, windows, and locks are extra, but cheapie doors are free. So if you want a 10x10 room or your own, that will set you back 100 gp. The price would be quite high on the mainland, but here, well, there you go. If you have any way to contribute labor etc, that could get you a discount.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Tuesday March 13th, 2012 12:57:38 PM
Spire finally speaks up, saying, "I, too, would be willing to pay in part for a house. I would require my own room, but otherwise I have no qualms with brothers Engev and Lansel staying with us. If we're to get this built, I suggest we do it soon, make it a priority. Sell only what we need to cover the costs, and then sell the rest once we have a roof over our heads."
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Tuesday March 13th, 2012 3:45:05 PM
Dilantar ponders over some of the possible causes for Lansel's disorder, and cannot seem to establish a root cause. He can think of several different substances that could contribute to continuing such a condition, but none that would be strong enough to seperate memories as such. Dilantar explains as much to Lansel, and gives him his word that he will help with what he can, but Dilantar cannot promise anything. After this quick discussion, Dilantar un-equips his falchion and throws it in the pile of things to be sold with great disgust, I should have never picked that thing up, next chance I get I am buying a decent rapier. Addressing the others, Dilantar speaks about the future lodgings, I think those of us who want to have our own room should pay for our room, and use the group loot to pay for the main area of the home. I do agree that we should use some of the loot money to buy a wand of Cure Light Wounds, and perhaps a few other items, but I also agree that the house should be our first priority. I have an extract that would help with the construction, but I would have to be the one utilizing said extract. Maybe it can get us a decent discount on the construction fees. Dilantar waits to see if anyone else has an idea for the new home.
((OOC: So, upon gaining a level, do you want us to just stat it up according to the Woldian house rules or RP it out on this board? I am a little unclear as to the precedent :) ))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Tuesday March 13th, 2012 5:06:12 PM
"I've lived on a ship most of my life and seen the carpenter work... I can probably try my hand at it to help as well." Yel'kno puts in as his hand goes to ran over the hilt of his own rapier. It was a servicable weapon, but he too had his eye on another blade.
(Took a rank in Craft(Carpentry) as mentioned)
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Tuesday March 13th, 2012 11:53:55 PM
OOC :: I'm thinking we should spend some downtime levelling and making checks that we need to craft and whatnot. I know Spire would like to make some scrolls, and I'm sure Alphonse wants to as well. It'll take a bit for the house to get built anyways, so we can spend that time in game making the various checks we need.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 6/6 d6=4 ; Wednesday March 14th, 2012 12:37:00 AM
roll of four for next level's health
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 13 HP 10/10 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:08:46 AM "I'd have to agree with Dilantar," says Alphonse, "in that we need a place to call our own. I'll pony up the 100 gold for my own room, as well as another 200 for a small 10' x 20' shop attached to the side. After all, the rent at my old shop was unbearable. Of course I'll chip in for the main room as well, and I don't mind springing for decent locks - on my own doors anyway."
Alphonse mulls over the math on the loot once again.
"Okay now, how about whoever needs an item, feel free to take it, since it's for the benefit of the group anyway. Apart from that, we sell the rest and divvy up the spoils once we know how much we've actually got. Sound good? We can talk about buying group items after that, though I agree about the wand, it would come in quite handy."
ooc: okay, all leveled up. I agree about the downtime thing, it would give us time to sell loot, build the house, go shopping, and scribe some scrolls.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:09:49 AM
oops, forgot to adjust for new CMD - fixed
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 8:22:45 AM
"You can take 100gp out of my share of the gold for my room. Also, I would not be opposed to chipping in for better locks on the outer doors. We have a good bit of coin between us now, perhaps we should wait to accumulate more goods before we make a trip to Rum."
Jozhur has claimed the dagger and will take the amulet if no one else does. He will agree to whatever everyone else decides on for wealth distribution, as he was not much of a part in this adventure. He is certainly willing to pay for the amulet.
OOC: I'm assuming everyone leveled, not sure what experience I was supposed to start at. Also, rolled an 8 in the loot n booty for hp, +1 constitution and +1 favored class=+10hp. Let me know if I didn't do that right.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:17:30 PM
"Sounds like a solid plan. Use the spoils of war to fund a portion of the building (ie group loot) and each of use chipping in for whatever personal space we want. A hundred gold is steep up front but in the long run it should save us a bit of gold. Plus it would allow Brother Engev to convert his building into a true church."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:37:10 PM
OOC :: So once everything gets sold, we use the money for a communal area (ie. kitchen, dining room etc) and then split the loot from that. Then we can use our individual money to pay for our rooms, however we want them. I can get a basic mock-up of what it could look like up later today. Either way, we should get around to selling this stuff so we don't spend a week just talking about how we want to sell it.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:48:34 PM
OOC: Dilantar is also willing to spend some downtime crafting and brewing potions and poisons. He is also willing to brew a potion for which he knows the spell(Crafter�s Fortune, Cure Light Wounds, Disguise Self, Endure Elements, Identify, Shield, Touch of the Sea, Ant Haul) for another character, or Lansel and Engev, at cost(25 x spell level x caster level) provided the material costs(using the previous equation)
Also, regarding selling the loot, Cayzle has mentioned that the pearls are as good as gold, with no value lost during trade, and considering we have 3000+gp already, with another 3000gp worth of pearls, we can easily build a home, furnish it, and have Lansel and Engev be the caretakers while we go on a "loot run" to the city of Rum, getting a better return on our less liquid assets. Just an option tho, I am fine with whatever.
@Ian(Spire) & Josh(Alphonse): Alchemists can learn spells from Wizard spell books(also scrolls but not as applicable atm) with a Spellcraft check, provided the spell is also on the Alchemist spell list, so if there is a particular spell that you would like in potion form, at the above mentioned price, that I do not know, and you also don't want to make a scroll for it, Dilantar would be willing to learn from you your arcane secrets to become the potion master :D Just throwing that out there
@Anyone interested in poisons: Dilantar is going to be a poison maker, so if anyone is willing to pay for material costs, Dilantar will not charge anything to make you a dose or two, just keep in mind, that for Drow Poison(Dilantar's preferred poison) it takes a little less than 7 days to make 1 dose, as the rules are written, so you might be waiting a little bit to get it. Of course depending on how long we will have for downtime, it might not matter much, just something to keep in mind.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 16 HP 10/11 Wednesday March 14th, 2012 1:57:41 PM
OOC: By loot run/adventure to Rum I can only hope that involves the inevitable confrontation with/downfall of the Rum PC group
We should take the building/loot discussion to e-mail
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday March 14th, 2012 7:18:23 PM
My deep apologies everybody! Real life hit me with a sledgehammer today. I'll post EARLY in the AM.
Please do go ahead and roll hit dice, update your PC sheet, and link in your headers so we can vet them.
THanks!
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday March 15th, 2012 9:01:53 AM
OOC: You can upgrade your PC sheets howsoever you like. You can also role play out things like learning new spells and skills if you like. Feel free to assume a week or two goes by without major incident. That is also time you can use to craft items ... once you buy the things you need to make them. You can't just spin gold into items. Lansel has some sources for scroll fixin's, though. Potion parts you have to either source locally in game or get at the Catacombs.
OOC to Brock: Assume you started with 350 xp and a hero point. Add the 1850 you have earned, and you are up a level.
Spire avidly pursues the prospect of house-building, and is happy to include the two clerics of Pantheon.
Dilantar explains what he can to Lansel and offers help. The priest is clearly grateful. Dilantar also offers some magical assistance with house-building. He thinks that should come first.
Yel'kno's skill in working wood will certainly come in handy as well!
Alphonse is willing to pay for his own room and a workshop. He also suggests that you should claim items you will use, and then sell the rest and then figure out group expenditures such as the house and group items.
Jozhur is happy enough with the house and loot ideas presented.
Rogar agrees too, and mentions that Brother Engev can expand his chapel if he has living quarters at the group house.
"That is exactly my plan," Engev exclaims. "I'll stay at the new house for my residence, and make my existing chapel space much bigger."
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Thursday March 15th, 2012 11:56:19 AM
Alphonse suggests to Spire that they copy all the spells from one another's spellbooks to increase their power.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 13 - HP 8/8() d20+10=12 ; d20+10=13 ; Thursday March 15th, 2012 1:17:53 PM
Dilantar spends 2 weeks gathering enough alchemical suppies from the the local general store, and from the wooded area surrounding Bonetown when he was able to find some, to make two doses of Drow Poison. He would spend an extra day or two helping out the construction of the home, and keeping an eye out for potion ingredients. He also asks permission from Alphonse and Spire to see if he can find any correlation between his formulas and the spells in their spell books.
((I will update the link for my character sheet when I get home tonight(google docs is blocked at work :/ )
Survival Roll: 12 for finding herbs and such for making poisons Knowledge(Nature): 13 to know where to look
Seriously? I have a +10 bonus to both of those.... the Poison took 6 days to craft for each dose at 25gp each. Which of course comes out of my share of the loot.
Dilantar would like some to copy some spells you wizards have but if permission is not granted(by the owner of said spell, or by the DM's) then it is all good, Dilantar doesn't hold a grudge :P))
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Thursday March 15th, 2012 9:09:12 PM
Rogar spends the downtime in quiet meditation. He sits in a cross leg position on the floor. Unmoving, he holds the position for hours at a time..
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Thursday March 15th, 2012 9:16:39 PM
((Sheet updated :) Also, I see i forgot to mention those craft alchemy checks to make the poison were made taking 10(check of 22 with take 10) I can roll them if you want me too))
Co-DM Tanner Thursday March 15th, 2012 11:55:34 PM
ooc: What? What's this? Could it be that a second malevolent god of darkness is joining Cayzle in the exclusive pantheon controlling the fates of these would-be heroes? *evil, hearty cackling*
Hello, everyone, I'm Tanner. Starting fairly soon I will be co-DM with Cayzle in the Bonetown game. Between Cayzle's sickness and my school schedule, we haven't had an opportunity to really get me involved in the game just yet. I'm doing my part by getting the next module ready for you poor souls.
In the meantime, I need everyone to give me permission to view their character sheets on Googledocs. Be sure to set your privacy settings to "Anyone with the Link" for viewing. Also, I need EVERYONE to post an out-of-character summary of their changes from 1st to 2nd-level: BAB increases, class abilities, hit points, skill points, etc.
Thanks!
Co-DM Cayzle Friday March 16th, 2012 7:32:44 AM
With Brother Engev's assistance -- because he does have a good feel for who controls what in Bonetown, even if he still naively hopes to convince them all to follow the rule of law -- an empty unclaimed lot is found, closer to the inland side of the port than to the bustling harbor. A local woodworker -- one Teransse Carpenter, he names himself -- is found who is willing to run the construction.
Each hero, please give the dimensions of your own private space. Also give your choice on the dimensions of the common areas. I'll create a consensus around that. Also state your preferred use of the common space. Here are two examples.
Br. Engev wants a modest 5x15 space for his own quarters. He thinks you need a 10x10 kitchen, a 20x20 common room, and 5x5 storeroom.
Br. Lansel wants a 10x10 bedroom and a 10x10 workroom for his scribe and scroll business. He also wants an outer door from the side yard of the building into his workroom so customers do not have to walk through the common area to conduct business. He also wants a sign above that outer door. He also intends to pay for the outer door to be iron-bound, with a decent lock. He agrees with Br. Engev on the common areas, but maybe a bit bigger.
What would you like for your building?
Regarding other matters ... Lansel has a source for scroll supplies and spellbook paper and ink. It'll cost 10 percent over book price for those things, however, so a scroll for a first level spell at caster level 1 will cost 13.6 gp to make, rather than the usual 12.5 gp. In the future, the price may fluctuate, so ask me or Tanner the current price.
Dilantar asks around town and comes to the conclusion that the witch who lives in the Mangrove Swamp is likely your best source for alchemical ingredients. But if you go out there, I need a swim check ... and who is going with you?
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Friday March 16th, 2012 7:50:49 AM
OOC: Jozhur's stat changes
+1BAB from 0 to 1 +10hp (8+1 con+1 favored class) +1 Reflex save +1 Acrobatics +1 Bluff +1 Climb +2 Craft(Traps) +1 Disable Device +1 Disguise +1 Intimidate +1 Perception +1 Sense Motive +1 Stealth Total: 11, I think I had one too many skills for the first level, otherwise I would be adding 12.
Class Ability : Combat Trick (took feat "Improved Feint")
You should be able to view my sheet, let me know if you can't.
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=22 ; Friday March 16th, 2012 8:03:46 AM
Jozhur will attempt to get the amulet appraised and will buy it from the group for that amount (diplomacy check above-620gp). The gold will have to be subtracted from his share of the loot. If anyone doesn't agree with this, speak up.
He also begins tinkering with various trap mechanisms.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Friday March 16th, 2012 8:26:22 AM
OOC :: Out of town for most of today, will post later with character advancement and a layout of the house.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Friday March 16th, 2012 10:54:48 AM
Changes:
+11 HP (Rolled 9, +1 con, +1 favored class) +1 BAB +1 Fort, +1 Ref Ranger Two-Handed Style Feat: Power Attack
My permissions are set to whoever has the link can see it, so let me know if it is being difficult.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Saturday March 17th, 2012 1:48:38 AM
Spire agrees with both Dilantar and Alphonse in the sharing of their spellbooks. As soon as he can, Spire gets to a table and scrawls out some basic plans for their house, showing it around and getting approval. Spire spends the rest of his time over the next few weeks scribing himself some scrolls from supplies he procures from Lansel.
((First floor: http://i39.tinypic.com/52x5g.png Second floor: http://i43.tinypic.com/zwntkp.png))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Saturday March 17th, 2012 1:52:53 AM
+3 HP (rolled 3) +1 BAB +1 Will
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Sunday March 18th, 2012 9:50:40 AM
Yel'kno will spend any downtime working on the house, picking splinters out from his hands fingers, sparing with anyone willing, and inquiring about passage to Rum.
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House looks good. Only thing I can think of to add would be, is possible, add a fenced off area in the back for a training ground/potential growth.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Sunday March 18th, 2012 9:51:41 AM
OOC: Hmm... do we actually ICly know that we should go to Rum to get to the Catacombs?
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Sunday March 18th, 2012 1:08:55 PM
+4 HP (total of 10 now) +1 BAB +1 Will Save
New Spells Learned: - Alarm - Comprehend Languages
Alphonse suggests that he and Lansel ply their trades from the same shop, and is willing to chip in an extra 100gp to enlarge it from 10x10 to 10x20. Alphonse also wants a 10x10 room for himself. He's willing to pay for a decent lock of some kind.
Alphonse also buys 5 uses worth of 1st level spell inscription materials from Lansel's source for 68g. He has no problem with anyone copying spells from his spellbook, since it's for the good of the team.
Alphonse is also going to start a small vegetable garden in the back yard. Two plots, one of squash and one of potatoes should provide a significant amount of food for the group.
ooc: sorry for not posting the last three days - it's been a crazy spring break for me : )
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Monday March 19th, 2012 12:22:56 PM
OOC :: Incorporating some changes to the house design based on recent input; should be up within the hour.
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Monday March 19th, 2012 12:52:19 PM
Spire spends more than a few hours working out the details of the house they plan on building. He finally lays down what he feels is a good layout, as well as the costs, for everyone. "I'm unaware of the price of windows or locks, but I imagine it will be pocket change compared to the total price."
OOC :: If anyone wants to make ANY changes, please let me know! I want to get this house built and this break done with so we can get on to more awesome exposition.
First Floor: http://i43.tinypic.com/es2kc9.png Second floor: http://i43.tinypic.com/zwntkp.png
Co-DM Cayzle Monday March 19th, 2012 6:40:30 PM
OOC: You know that the Catacombs exists, and you can guess that the only place you might find a door to it locally is in Rum. No promises, but that's your best bet.
Jozhur requests a magic amulet from the loot hoard and values it at the best rate the group could have gotten otherwise.
Spire shares his spellbook and takes the time to scribe a couple scrolls. He draws out some plans for the house -- with two floors.
Yel'kno puts his muscles into it, working with the carpenter.
Alphonse is happy to share his workshop. Perhaps the best thing of all would be to have one common workshop for all sellers? He contributes to the plans, starts a garden, and shares spells.
The party finds that default "windows" are holes in the walls with shutters to close at night or rain. If you want glass or oiled paper, that will be more. Many people just use curtains for privacy.
In the midst of the construction, Three Touch Young Fellows arrive on the site, wielding saps and looking intimidating.
"Hey! Who says you can put a building up here? Did you get permission from the Red Foam Gang? No, you did not, and Humble Tom ain't too leased about it." The big guy looks pretty angry. Who chooses to be on the scene, and what is your response?
The biggest one is wearing chain mail. The other two have on studded leather, and great clubs are lashed to the backs of all three.
OOC: The house is looking good. Who wants to volunteer to maintain/update the Woldipedia game page for Bonetown? Links to this kind of info would be great. Your kindly DM suggests that there will be a reward in it for hard workers!
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Monday March 19th, 2012 9:22:22 PM
((OOC: I can try to update the Woldipedia page, but I can't make any promises(especially based on my past performance regarding this very thing ;) If no one else wants to do it I will do my darndest))
Dilantar, happy with the progress of his poison making and the way the house is shaping up, raises an eyebrow at the announcement from the three tough young fellows. Maybe i will get a chance to test out the efficacy of this poison sooner than I thought Out loud, Dilantar addresses their leader, Thank you for the message gentlemen, I am sure we are all shaking in our boots. If you would go back to our good friend Humble Tom and let him know message received that would be most courteous on your collective parts. Dilantar then opens the front door and lets everyone hear, Good friends, of whom there are quite a few of, we have a message from Humble Tom that he is not happy with our conduct. Shall we show his messengers our hospitality to his messengers in typical Bonetown fashion? As he says this last bit, Dilantar loads his hand crossbow with a poisoned crossbow bolt and keeps it in plain view.
((Did they mean to say "leased" or was it supposed to be "pleased"? If the former, Dilantar probably would have made a crack about poor grammar and vocabulary usage, however if it is the latter, of course no such thing would occur :P ))
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+2=11 ; d20+6=14 ; Monday March 19th, 2012 9:55:20 PM
Yel'kno looks up from where he's hard at work sawing on a board. As the three men approach he stops his work and moves towards the front of the in-progess building, wiping the sweat from his brow his with forearm as he moves. He picks up his sword from where it was leaning against a wall on his way, but keeps it in his sheath.
He tries to think if he knows anything about the Red Foam gang or this Humble Tom figure as well as size up the three men in front of them.
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Knowledge(Local):11 for info on the gang Knowledge(Nature):14 for info on the thugs
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+9=29 ; d20+9=13 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2012 3:04:38 AM
Spire pays Lansel the same as Alphonse for some scrolls. He often hovers around the man, looking over his shoulder as he handles Spire's spellbook. He hears yelling, and quickly darts around to that end of the construction to see what's happening. Spire already has his longbow drawn, and slowly pulls an arrow out. Spire doesn't engage, but stays back a bit, listening in on the conversation. He racks his brain how anything he's heard about the Red Foam Gang (Knowledge: Local 29). He also asses the threat these men pose (Knowledge: Geography 13. Is that the right skill?)
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday March 20th, 2012 10:10:08 AM
Rogar walks up, the bald dwarf wiping his hands on a rag. He wears no armor and carries no weapons. Looking harmless except for perhaps the dense muscle of dwarves. Not that many people even gave that much thought.
"Gentlemen we apologize for not notifying you of this project. As you can see we have no quarrel with the Red Foam Gang. Nor do we wish a quarrel. All we want is peace." Rogar says as he steps right up to the man in chain mail.
ooc: rogar just wants a 10 x 10 room. He's going to stand in the adjacent square from the leader. So if he draws his blade Rgoar can just unload on him. Plus since he's short, there's less danger from shooting ranged weapons over his head. Not that that's figured into anything. :-D
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 d20+4=19 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2012 4:07:32 PM Spells prepared today:
Alphonse spends his time copying Spire's spellbook and casting Crafter's Fortune and Unseen Servant to aid in the construction. The spells he copies are: Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Grease, and Expeditious Retreat. When spire approaches him with money he declines, saying, "It's a fair trade, magic for magic."
Looking up from his work, Alphonse sees the situation from the second floor. He wracks his brain for information about the Red Foam Gang and Humble Tom (Knowledge(Local) check of 19).
Moving out of sight for a moment, he casts prestidigitation and Mage Armor on himself, then reappears at the edge of the construction on the second floor.
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+8=10 ; d20+5=11 ; Tuesday March 20th, 2012 7:34:28 PM
Jozhur helps out with the construction wherever unskilled labor is needed. When he sees the three men approach, he moves up next to Rogar. He has his sap drawn, but is not brandishing it at the strangers.
"Look, we're not looking for trouble here. We just need a place to live. If you had a problem with our construction here, you should have brought it to our attention when we first started. We are a little too far along now to just drop construction. We really don't like violence, but I assure you, we're quite capable of it."
OOC: I guess we should make a diplomacy check? The 10 was to conceal a dagger, but sleight of hand doesn't work the way I thought it does, so scratch that. Diplomacy check=11
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday March 20th, 2012 11:59:30 PM
Sorry everybody ... 13 hour workday ... just got home (at midnight). I'll get a DM post up before work tomorrow.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday March 21st, 2012 9:08:37 AM
OOC: Sorry for the typos in posts lately. The three young fellows are tough, not touch. Humble Tom is not pleased, not not leased. Your weary DM is tired these days, and it shoes.
OOC regarding spellcraft and adding spells to a spellbook. Per the rules, No matter what the spell's source, the wizard must first decipher the magical writing (see Arcane Magical Writings). Next, he must spend 1 hour studying the spell. At the end of the hour, he must make a Spellcraft check (DC 15 + spell's level). A wizard who has specialized in a school of spells gains a +2 bonus on the Spellcraft check if the new spell is from his specialty school. If the check succeeds, the wizard understands the spell and can copy it into his spellbook (see Writing a New Spell into a Spellbook). The process leaves a spellbook that was copied from unharmed, but a spell successfully copied from a magic scroll disappears from the parchment. If the check fails, the wizard cannot understand or copy the spell. He cannot attempt to learn or copy that spell again until he gains another rank in Spellcraft. If the spell was from a scroll, a failed Spellcraft check does not cause the spell to vanish. Moreover, per the rules on skills, When your character is not in immediate danger or distracted, you may choose to take 10. So yes, you may take 10 on these checks.
Dilantar takes a lead role in addressing the three gangers. His witty rejoinders both defuse and, after a moment in which the toughs can consider, exacerbate the situation. OOC: Yes, Diplomacy / Intimidate checks are always welcome in these kinds of situations.
Yel'kno puts down his saw and draws his sword, keeping his own council. He thinks maybe he has heard of this gang before.
Spire is distracted from spell lore by the ruckus out front. He listens and recalls that the Red Foam Gang is one of the more powerful factions in Bonetown.
Alphonse also looks up from his study, casts a couple spells, and watches from the second floor. He too thinks he has heard of the Red Foam Gang.
Rogar is a peacemaker, and calms the situation down with his gentle words.
Jozhur adds his own wise words to Rogar's efforts, and as he speaks, the toughs relax a little.
"Now we're talking sensible like," the leader, in chain mail, says. "Humble Tom is like the weather. He gets angry, like a storm, and then he is sunny."
"Yeah, he farts rainbows! GaHAW!" bellows one of the other thugs.
"Shut up, Jens," the leader says, not smiling. "Well, Humble Tom will shine happy indeed if you just follow the usual procedure. There's the matter of the building permit, and the monthly insurance payment. And the late fee. But those will depend on what kind of business you plan to run here. So tell Dead-eye Dirk your plans, goodfellows."
If he is referring to himself as Dead-eye Dirk, you have to wonder why, seeing as his eyes are fine.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Wednesday March 21st, 2012 11:56:27 AM "May I ask exactly what kind of insurance Humble Tom intends to provide?" asks Alphonse from the second floor, "because if we're going to be paying your little group of thugs protection money, I'd like to know we've actually got protection - ya? What kind of numbers does the fearsome Red Foam Gang boast? What kind of training do you all have? For that matter, how do we know there even is a Red Foam Gang. What if you lot are just trying to rob us like every other two-copper crook in Bonetown?"
ooc: I was assuming taking 10 on the spellcraft checks, should have included that, sorry
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20+3=12 ; Wednesday March 21st, 2012 2:38:34 PM
Yel'kno looks up at Alphonse as he speaks and grimaces slightly before turning back to the thugs. Alphonse wasn't about to potentially get bludgeoned after wall.
"I think what my companion is trying to say is that we have no idea that you are you to claim to be. I've heard of the Red Foam Gang before.. but what proof do you have that you even work for this Humble Tom? And, as he said... why would we pay you Insurance? We'd like to remain.. self-insured."
Diplomacy: 12, bleh
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Wednesday March 21st, 2012 4:33:41 PM
Dilantar keeps his mouth shut, seeing if they can make it out of this situation without fighting. However he does keep his eyes on the thugs, ever watchful for an agressive move signaling an attack.
((Readied action: Shoot whoever attacks first out of the tough guy group, should they make an attacking action.))
((OOC: I forgot to list the spells I scalped(err I mean the spells that Spire and Alphonse were so willing to share with an alchemist like myself :P ) Also, Alchemists don't need to decipher the arcane writing before copying a spell, I'm not sure how this affects the Spellcraft check but it does get me out of a read magic spell.
Spells Copied from Spire and Alphonse: True Strike Expeditious Retreat Comprehend Languages Taking 10 on all Spellcraft checks if the Alchemist has to make them, for a total of 20 for each one, easily clearing the learning DC))
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday March 21st, 2012 10:08:55 PM
"Besides this isnt a buisness. Just living quarters for us. My companions do have a point. Your protection will have to be worth it and we need reassurances that if the places burns down or gets destroyed you will rebuild it out of your own pocket. That is what insurance is...right? Everything here is allowed within the limits of the law, isnt it?"
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=7 ; d20+5=23 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2012 3:25:57 AM
"Building permit? Late fee? What if we don't want insurance? If you're claiming to be representing the equivalent of the local government, I suppose you're going to provide us with plenty of services in exchange for our monetary support. Or are you just some thugs looking for a handout? There were crime gangs in South Harbor too. They messed with the wrong people, and they started waking up dead. I suppose you don't want that to happen here? Do you?"
Bluff check for the last part: 7 Diplomacy: 23
Co-DM Cayzle Thursday March 22nd, 2012 9:03:48 AM
Alphonse asks Dirk what kind of insurance he intends to provide. He also wants to know how the party can even be sure that Dirk is from this so-called Red Foam Gang.
Dirk grins. "It is clear to me that you are fresh meat. Anyone in Bonetown knows you don't lie about being in the gang unless you want to wake up dead one morning. We got no badges. You want the law? Go live in Rum or swim home to mommy and daddy. The insurance we give is to keep you safe from us burning down your nice new building. We also look out to stop other gangs from poaching. So everybody gets to keep their nice new buildings."
Yel'kno has a few similar questions. Dirk laughs. "You ask around. You ask people who has the tattoo of the dead eye. That's me." He shows you a tattoo on his arm of a cloudy pierced eye, leaking. He adds, "You think you can stand up to the meanest bunch of marines in Bonetown? You try to be "self-insured" and see how far that gets you. And what are your plans for guarding your building 24/7?"
Dilantar remains quiet and watchful.
Rogar asks for assurances, and says, "Everything here is allowed within the limits of the law, isn't it?"
At that Jens issues another huge belly laugh. "HU-HAW! He thinks we got laws!"
This time Dirk just turns and hits Jens in the head, wordlessly, As Jens rubs his head, Dirk says softly, "What are you even talking about, dwarf? You pay your insurance, which insures that we don't beat you down. Is this hard to understand? And since you pay to us, in our territory, if some other gang moves in, we beat them down. Got it?"
He adds, "You give us gold, we do not give you gold, ever."
Jozhur ihad some similar questions.
Dirk answers as he has before, trying to be patient. "We're not muggers. We don't even want your gold now, though a good faith down payment would make Humble Tom happy. We can come back, with a good 20 men, to collect in a few days."
"Now, how much will we need to collect? How many people are living here? Is it a flop house? Are you selling anything at all? It's a pretty big building. Probably cost you a pretty coin. What do you fellows do, and how do you make your way in this wild Wold. You don't have the look of buccaneers to me. Nor mercs, though you are armed well enough."
"Gu-HAW!" laughs Jens. "Maybe they be HEROES!"
This time even Dirk chuckles at the jest.
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+6=21 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2012 9:27:58 AM
Jozhur puts his sap back in its place on his belt, trying not to look too angry, also trying to act casual as his other hand inches towards his shortsword.
"We may be able to reach some agreement I suppose, as long as you aren't asking too much, since we really don't have much to give you. We've put most of what we have into the building. It is simply going to be a home for all of us. We have a small shop to make things for ourselves. We aren't running a business."
He then glances at Rogar and back at Dilantar.
Bluff=21
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20=12 ; d20=7 ; Thursday March 22nd, 2012 9:55:03 AM
Irritated at the jests the thugs were making at the groups expense, Dilantar attempts one final thing to keep the price of "insurance" down as much as possible. He pulls out his signet ring, which has the symbol of House Krenwae'afein on it, which looks very similar to the symbol of House Bralfah, and puts it on. All right gentlemen, I am not sure how familiar you are with House Bralfah, but I am a scion of Bralfah, here to see what kind of trade the House can do with Bonetown. Should you gentlemen waive the insurance fee, House Bralfah would be grateful and may be willing to set up an exclusive contract with Humble Tom. However, should you continue to harass us, the House would not look to kindly on the offending gang's actions, and would be...irritated. I believe you have heard stories of how irritated Drow are not very nice. ((Oh for the love of all that is holy please work :P Bluff check for being of House Bralfah, 12, and Itimidate check of 7)) Dilantar, acknoledging Jozhur's glance with nod, keeps his crossbow ready to shoot.
((Just as an aside to my bluff there, how many drow live in Bonetown? Any? A few? and how familiar is the Wold in general with House Bralfah? And man I hope there isnt already a contract with anyone, that would really suck :P ))
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Thursday March 22nd, 2012 11:51:00 AM "How much gold if we have seven people living here? And how much if we do decide to open a small business? What about the late fee and the building permit? I'm looking for numbers gentlemen, and if you can't provide them, I'd like to speak directly to Humble Tom."
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=9 ; Friday March 23rd, 2012 10:35:09 AM
Yel'kno nods to Jozhur and Dilantar before looking back to Dirk, "Numbers would be good. We'd need to know what we're talking about before we agree to anything about our house... I think it'd be in both of our interest to keep this civil. You could come back with your 20 men to collect and we'd end up with dead bodies on both side. I doubt any of us want that..." and he points to Jens with a shrug, "Well, except him. But he seems a little slow."
Assist Another to Jozhur's bluff(12, forgot the +3)
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Friday March 23rd, 2012 11:07:51 AM
"Yeah you can say we are new blood. See we don't have to take on the entire Red Foam Gang. We just show everybody how weak you are and your rival gangs will wipe you out. I mean the Mighty Red Foam Gang getting embaressed by new blood. That would be the talk of Bonetown. By the wold, what will they say when you walk away from here with no coin? No agreement of insurance? How a dwarf with no armor and no blade beat you down and took your sword?" Rogar taunts. He's not sure what angle the others are going for but he can't stand there and do nothing. He gave them every opportunity to offer a legit service. Now he's giving them a chance to either draw or walk away. Rogar knows they won't walk away but its not about them. It's about himself and his code.
Co-DM Cayzle d20=13 ; Friday March 23rd, 2012 2:39:27 PM
[OOC: Drow in Bonetown? You have not seen any. The population varies as ships pull in and out, and you have not even really begun to explore the town. There may be one or two.]
Jozhur asks for a tally on how much the gang wants to extort. Alphonse adds some detail and also asks for an accounting.
Dirk grins. "The brass tacks, then? We like to make it easy for those who have a hard time with counting. Building fee is 100 gold. Late fee is another 100 gold. After that, it's 10 gold a month, or a silver out of every gold you do in trade, whichever is higher."
He folds his arms over his chest. "For that, you get the friendship of the Read Foam Gang, as well as the friendship of all your neighbors. That's no little thing in a town of thieves and firebugs."
Dilantar offers the friendship of his own Drow House and suggests that such a thing would be valuable.
Dirk smiles and says, "Sure, Humble Tom is a humble man. He would be please to talk business with a friend, especially lucrative business. But why don't you make friendly like and pay up, like all your neighbors do, first? That's a good way to win Humble Tom's ear."
Yel'kno makes a reasonable point about avoiding bloodshed, although he leavens it with an insult.
"BuhHWAW!" laughs Jens. "He says I'm slow!"
Dirk's fist lashes out at Jens -- and the blow lands. "He's right," says Dirk. "You are slow."
Rogar, however, steps up the rhetoric, and threatens Dirk with humiliation.
Dirk's eyes flash, and his smile fades. "I don't like you, dwarf," he says. "Is that the answer from the rest of you? Or are you going to be sensible?"
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20-1=14 ; Friday March 23rd, 2012 3:41:33 PM
Spire rushes forward, getting himself between Rogar and Dirk. "Gentlemen! Surely we don't want to start any trouble here. I know we certainly aren't looking for any, and I'm sure you would like to leave this place without causing any. I will pay for the initial charges." Spire puts the arrow he had drawn away, pulling out two small pouches clanging with gold. He smiles as best he can, and hands them to Dirk. "There you have it, sirs, two hundred gold as a building fee and a late fee. If that is all, I'll ask that you leave now, as we are rather busy with building our abode. We shall see you in one months' time to pay our... shall we say, rent." Spire drops the smile, as it was making his face sore, and instead attempts to look as non-threatening as possible. He lowers his bow and keeps his free hand slightly extended in front of Rogar.
((Diplomacy 14))
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Friday March 23rd, 2012 6:06:07 PM
"Here," says Alphonse, tossing down a small coinpurse that lands in the dirt at Dirk's feet, "five months insurance in advance. Consider it a payment of good faith - ya? I would, however, like an audience with Humble Tom. I prefer to look a man in the eye if I'm going to be relying on him to keep my livelihood safe."
Without waiting for a response, Alphonse turns and strides back to his work.
ooc: the bag has 50 gold in it. The rules for familiars/ bonded objects say the choice, once made cannot be reversed, but I was wondering what the possibility of doing research and or quests to find a way around that would be. I didn't properly read the description of a bonded object until recently, and I'd much prefer to have one, since it would fit better with the utility-wizard nature of Alphonse.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Sunday March 25th, 2012 5:39:20 PM
Yel'kno stands silent and watches Dirk and his fellows to see how they react to the money thrown at them.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Monday March 26th, 2012 7:12:49 AM
Dilantar awaits the thugs reaction to the money.
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=13 ; d20+5=9 ; Monday March 26th, 2012 8:38:04 AM
Jozhur gets a good look at the thugs, checking for anything peculiar. He also tries to determine whether they are lying about their gang affiliation.
perception: 13 sense motive: 9
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday March 27th, 2012 9:34:08 AM
OOC to Dilantar: Highlight to display spoiler: {Go ahead and adjust your PC sheet as you mentioned to me.}
OOC to Spire: Highlight to display spoiler: {Go ahead and adjust your PC sheet as you mentioned to me.}
OOC to all: I apologize for missing yesterday. Hopefully once we embark on the new module, mostly written by incoming Co-DM Tanner, he and I will be able to support each other and make posts if the other misses.
Turn is coming asap.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday March 27th, 2012 9:34:15 AM
Rogar looks at the thugs. "Go ahead and pick it up. I dare you."
ooc; I guess you could say Rogar is readying an action. If they pick it up they get a big dwarven foot in the face. :-D
Co-DM Cayzle Tuesday March 27th, 2012 10:07:15 AM
Spire quickly intervenes before violence can break out between Rogar and Dirk. He offers a payment of 200 gp.
Alphonse tosses down an extra 50 gp -- somewhat more rudely.
Yel'kno, Dilantar and Jozhur wait to see what will happen. Jozhur thinks they probably are who they say they are. He thinks that impersonating a known gang is a mostly foolhardy thing to do.
Rogar prepares to kick in the general direction of whoever picks up the coin pouch.
Dirk accepts Spire's pouch with a grin, but springs back when the pouch is tossed. He motions to his foolish lackey, who picks it up. When Rogar kicks at him and intentionally misses (so the DM rules, since you did not have an attack rolled), he shouts, "Hey Dirk! Hey Dirk! The runt tried to kick me! But his leg was too short! BaGAW!"
Dirk grins at that. He tosses the pouches in the air and catches them, feeling their heft and clinks. He says, "I'll make sure Humble Tom hears all about this."
He leaves, and his friends follow. They move 30 ft away into the street before it is your turn to act, if you so desire. Your kindly and sweet DM urges against violence.
OOC to recent volunteers ... many thanks regarding the Wiki page. Email me if you need the password.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Tuesday March 27th, 2012 1:20:50 PM
Yel'kno moves forward to place a hand on Rogar's shoulder, "Leave them be, Rogar. Though showing them our coin leaves a sour taste in my mouth, but now is not the time to deal with them. "
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() d20+2=11 ; d20+2=19 ; Tuesday March 27th, 2012 9:11:57 PM
Relieved that the situation could be resolved without bloodshed, but concerned about future "incidents" with Humble Tom's men, Dilantar turns to address those who are still around, We should get a really strong lock and keep a loose watch on the house for a while. I don't like the idea of paying protection money, but I am open to ideas as to what we can do about it in the near future. Eventually of course I plan to have that gang under my thumb and working for me to help in my research. he says with a quiet determination and a steely look in his eye. Should there be no further conversation, Dilantar goes back to helping with construction and keeping his alchemic lab stocked.
Dilantar also goes back to the witch from Mangrove Swamp to see if they can work out an arrangement for supplying him with ingredients and he will help out in any way he can practically, as long as it doesn't interfere with his interactions with the group. ((Swim check 11 & 19, 11 for the original one you asked for but I forgot to roll, my bad, and 19 for the newest one to get to the swamp.))
((OOC: Sheet has been updated.))
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20+3=8 ; Tuesday March 27th, 2012 9:37:16 PM
Spire looks down at Rogar, silent for a moment, before whispering, "Not now. It does me no pleasure to pay these men. But we are no where near strong enough at this point to take on the Red Foam Gang. But..." He glances over his shoulder at the retreating men (Perception 8 to memorize what they look like). "...that isn't to say we won't be powerful enough down the line, Stonefist." Spinning on his heel, Spire strides slowly back to the house and resumes skulking around Lansel as he finishes up the commissioned scrolls.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Tuesday March 27th, 2012 10:38:50 PM
"Really? How many of them are there? DId you notice they never adressed the issue. You willingly gave coin to unlawful men. Who will resort to evil things if you don't pay them whenever they ask. You showed your weakness. Pay them until the time is right? Are you listening to yourselves? Will you care if they use your gold to buy quality blades and cut down a man who can't afford to pay? Do you even care of what you are condoning by paying them when it didn't have to be done? I'm not suggesting that we go out there and kick the gangs out of Bonetown. I do expect when scum says pay or else you stand tall and tell him where he can stick it. Instead you snivel and cower. Orcs have more backbone. I will not support nor accept such an act. For a moment I mistakenly thought you all were heroes. Heroes don't tolerate such things. At least Dirk had one thing right. He looked at you and laughed."
ooc: Rogar refuses to stay in the house. The others are no better than Dirk in his eyes. He withdraws his gold and will make arrangements to stay elsewhere. He may just keep his little room in the church and watch over it when Brother Engev isnt there.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Wednesday March 28th, 2012 9:09:47 AM
Before Rogar leaves, hoping to head off any more group dividing arguments, Dilantar pulls him aside if he wishes and says, While I agree with the spirit of what you are saying, standing up to any gang in Bonetown, if as large as they say, is suicidal, if not stupid. We can pay now and get our money back later when we get even with the gang, but we cannot fight them yet. We need more information on them before we fight back, for "To fight with no information is to willingly turn one's back on the armed enemy" so my mentor used to say. Should they decide to do evil with the money, we can make what reparations are required, help out where we can, but we are not strong enough to fight them yet. You have seen how we have been faring in combat recently, we always have at least 2 people down in every fight. All I am asking is you think through and meditate on wether we can feasibly stand up to this gang and keep our lives intact. Heroes who foolishly stand up to a much stronger force are dead heroes. All that said, I don't think we should have paid them either but what is done is done, and it gives us more time to become stronger and find out more about Humble Tom. Dilantar hopes to see Rogar stay but having said this, he is tired of seeing people join them only to leave as the atmosphere of Bonetown takes it's toll.
((OOC: Goodness this campaign causes some drama :P Wonder how people take the drow trying to be the peacekeeper O: ))
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 d20+4=19 ; d20=13 ; Wednesday March 28th, 2012 10:20:26 AM
Over the next few days, Alphonse patronizes several of the local taverns, searching for information about the Red Foam Gang. (Diplomacy of 19)
Alphonse also joins Dilantar in his visit to Goodie Bess, simply to say hello and see if there is anything she needs. (Swim of 13)
Before Rogar leaves, Alphonse pulls him aside a moment.
"I know we've had our differences," he says in a hushed tone, "but I think you should reflect long and hard on the difference between true heroism and blind idealism. What Bonetown needs right now are heroes, not martyrs."
ooc: any word on that research to change from having a familiar to a bonded object? Alphonse doesn't feel that Bonetown is safe for Crackerjack, his childhood friend, and would like to channel his energies through an object, rather than put his parrot's life at risk any longer.
Cayzle Comments: OOC to Alphonse: Highlight to display spoiler: {Go ahead and adjust your PC sheet as you mention.}
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday March 28th, 2012 3:48:20 PM
"Words are the wind. Actions are the ground in which we walk. Your words speak true but your actions tell a different tale. Walking the good path is the hardest thing a person can do. If it was easy everybody would do it. Perhaps some of you will show that you are more than you appear to be but I doubt it. If this is what heroes are today then may the gods be merciful because the wold is in trouble. Dark days are all thats ahead." Rogar says and then leaves.
ooc: not sure that rogar or I fit in this group. I'm really not sure what to do. Might just have to retire from the wold.
Co-DM Cayzle Wednesday March 28th, 2012 8:16:06 PM
In the aftermath of the departure of the gang thugs, there is some question of the proper response to extortion, especially from a foe that may well be beyond your power to stop.
[OOC: This Bonetown game is fraught with these kinds of dilemmas. Yes, I want to avoid prisoner dilemmas, but the problem of how weak good characters can survive in a den of evildoers is really what this game is all about. Rogar, lord knows I do NOT want to drive you from this game, but on the other hand, it is JUST Bonetown. Our other games are not like this at all. Bonetown is designed to be challenging in these ways. It is not just all heroics all the time. It may be that some compromises will be necessary. But I really hope that anyone who wants to leave this game should go to another in the Wold. Several need players right now!]
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Wednesday March 28th, 2012 10:04:52 PM
Ooc: right now it seems all I do is argue with everybody else. Argue about what to do after a fight. Now its about to cave and hide from thugs or stand tall. I even had to leave for a scene because of the rest of the groups interrogation tactics. I am just so tired of arguing. And I doubt it will ever stop here. I don't even know if other games will even be any different. There is no way I can see Rogar staying in the group house anymore. What reason does he even have to associate with the group. Because they don't actlike heroes. Maybe I'm being nostalgic but I miss the old aisildur days. Where gargul took my tongue.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Thursday March 29th, 2012 11:28:51 AM
ooc: Rather than give up, perhaps Rogar might make it his personal mission to teach the rest of us how to be true heroes? After all, he successfully reminded Alphonse about the value of mercy in the previous scene. Just a thought.
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Thursday March 29th, 2012 11:47:00 AM
OOC: lol that's rich. everything so far is about Rogar adapting to the others. Somehow I don't think that will change
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 Friday March 30th, 2012 11:37:42 AM
OOC :: I don't meant to sound like a jerk, but there's barely been any posting in the last two days. Could we resolve this soon?
Co-DM Cayzle Friday March 30th, 2012 11:55:20 AM
OOC: Sorry for the delay. I'll have a DM Post up within the hour. Also, we are currently waiting for CDM Jerry to approve the next module. Without his OK, we're not supposed to go forward.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday March 30th, 2012 12:54:10 PM
The encounter with Dead-Eye Dirk ends, leaving a sour taste. Rogar decides to move back to his old loft at Brother Engev's chapel.
Brother Engev asks Rogar why he isn't living with his friends. If Rogar mentions the gang, Engev will respond, "Sure, of course Humble Tom's fellows are ruffians and thieves. Everyone here is. But they are not the worst of the bunch, and they do watch over their territory. At least once a week I get some Red Foam boys come to see me for cures and prayers. You should've mentioned me when they visited."
If Rogar can make a Sense Motive check vs DC10, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You can tell that Brother Engev is sincere, but definitely naive. He tends to believe the best of people.}
The house construction proceeds apace, and is done sooner than expected, thanks to your extra help. The shop is set up, for Alphonse, Dilantar, and Lansel.
Are you separating your retail selling space from your actual workshops? Which part is open to the public? How are you furnishing these spaces?
Please use this as an opportunity to detail your actual personal space, and to add details on the common rooms too.
Dilantar and Alphonse swim out to visit Goodie Bess. She is glad to see you, and gives you the valuable advice that you would be better off timing your visit so that at low tide you will not need to brave the more dangerous currents. She is glad to see that you are alive. What can she do for you? Anyone else want to come for a visit to the witch?
Please also detail any final loot disposition issues. Has anybody crafted anything? I know about the drow poison, and that's fine. So far as I know, no one has actually purchased any items in Bonetown with their loot. A hoarding strategy (presumably until you get to the Catacombs) is wise in the long term. So long as you don't die in the short term.
OOC: Please feel free to detail any other between-adventures business before the next module starts. Now is your chance! I'm hoping that your co-DMs will be launching the next adventure Monday or Tuesday.
Co-DM Cayzle Friday March 30th, 2012 1:00:27 PM
A staffing note: We currently have six players. I'm really hoping that Walter will stick to us. But either way, we could use a couple new players. Jerry really encourages players to be the main recruiters for their games. So please consider if you know anyone who would like to join, as well as if you know any message board or other online communities where you could post recruiting enticements. If you need help crafting a good recruitment pitch, email me -- I have a few saved up we could tweak.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Friday March 30th, 2012 8:21:25 PM
OOC: What did the price per sq ft end up being with the party members helping in building? Did Yel'kno receive any info such as cost/time for passage to Rum?
(Walter) AC 17/17/14 -- CMD 19 HP 11/ 11 Rogar Stonefist Friday March 30th, 2012 9:52:25 PM
Rogar sighs. "Brother Engev they are not my friends. They do not care about doing good only lining their pockets with coin."
ooc: the wold is too class handicapped. for example no neutral alignment, which makes no sense whatsoever because of the problems it causes. if Rogar was neutral good then there wouldnt be an issue with paying protection money but he has to be lawful good. There are few Lawful good pc's in groups, at least the ones I've been in, and its always a problem. So that eliminates paladins and monks. This has become one huge headache and when posting becomes a chore then what's the point? Also I don't see how Rogar can function in this group. He won't live with them. He doesnt want to talk to them and believes they are just a step away from joining one of the gangs and taking protection money from people. There has only been words from the others and those aren't to be trusted. So I wish everybody luck. I see no reason for me to stay.
(Brock) Jozhur AC16/14/12--CMD 16--HP 19/19 Saturday March 31st, 2012 8:04:46 AM
Jozhur would make the trip with Dilantar and Alphonse to visit the witch, asking her if there is anything she needs help with. He mentions to the group that Goodie Bess saved his life when his ship wrecked off the shore near Bonetown.
ooc: Sorry about not posting for awhile, it's been the most hectic week I've had in a long time.
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Saturday March 31st, 2012 6:55:39 PM
ooc on money: So if we split the spendable loot 9 ways as discussed, we'd each get 667 gold, 7 silver, and 7 copper. Subtract 200 apiece (from the seven of us - six plus lansel) for the common areas of the housing (1400 square feet of common area divided by 7), and that leaves each person with a share of immediately spendable money equal to 467 gold, 7 silver, and 7 copper minus whatever they spent on their personal rooms.
As for my part, I think all three shops should be merged for ease of access. This makes my costs come to 200 gp for my room and my portion of the shop. I'll also spend the following:
- an adamantine ring for his bonded object (60gp, assuming it costs the same as an adamantine arrowhead would) - two guard dogs (50 gp) - 5 light detectors (5gp) - small tent (10 gp) - smelling salts (25 gp) - the following scrolls: mage armor(4), Unseen Servant (1), Crafter's Fortune(2), comprehend languages(1) for a total of 100gp
The scrolls will all be listed for sale in the shop for 25gp apiece, though Alphonse keeps them in his room until they are asked for. His services are also for hire at a rate of 20 gp for 1st level spells cast or 10 gp for 0th level spells cast.
This leaves him with a total of 17 gold, 7 silver, and 7 copper, plus his existing 204 gold, six silver, and six copper. If there is market fluctuation for Bonetown, feel free to take the difference out of what I've got left.
While visiting Goodie Bess he asks her to teach him about brewing potions (this is RP setup for him taking Brew Potion at third level).
Alphonse's room is a small square room with a heavy bolt that can be slid across the door, and another that can be put across the heavy oak shutters (if this costs extra, that's fine, just let me know how much). He's got a small, but comfortable bed and a bookshelf next to a desk he uses for his studies. Hanging from the ceiling are a number of drying herbs and various small animal bones. At the end of his bed is a foot locker that he keeps all but 50 gp of his money in, as well as any valuable items he might come across, and his scrolls that are for sale at the shop.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Sunday April 1st, 2012 9:00:30 PM
((Argh crazy weekend, I will be updating my shopping list tomorrow, other than that I am ready for the next module, Dilantar just keeps on researching.))
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=22 ; Monday April 2nd, 2012 1:02:45 AM
ooc: Had some time to look things over, so I'll just make another post now. After contributing 370gp, 8sp, and 4cp towards the house/workshop, and payment to Alphonse and spire, Jozhur is left with about 326gp. He would then like to spend 175gp on masterwork studded leather armor. He sells his leather armor at 62% of value (6gp).
Jozhur gives Alphonse 10gp and Spire 40gp to cover part of what was extorted by the thugs. "I'm glad the two of you paid them, I sure wasn't going to."
(Ian) Spirysn'rar Kilarn AC 14/14/10 - CMD 14 - HP 6/6 d20=19 ; Monday April 2nd, 2012 12:16:25 PM
Spire spends a good chunk of his time locked in his room, pouring over his spellbook. His room is fairly simple, with his bed shoved in a corner and the door heavily bolted. There is a small window on the wall opposite the door that he can be seen looking out of occasionally, lost in his own thoughts. He gladly accepts the money Jozhr gives him, and thanks him for it.
Spire also visits Goodie Bess (Swim 19) when the others go, simply out of curiosity. He talks to the old woman for a bit about various arcane magicks before returning, planning on going back in the future.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 Monday April 2nd, 2012 7:33:29 PM
OOC: We should look around Bonetown to see if we can get that wand of CLW. Unless I'm mistaken we'll have no healing without one.
(Joel) Dilantar Krenwae'afein AC 15/13/12 - CMD 14 - HP 12/12() Monday April 2nd, 2012 9:25:06 PM
Very happy at the news that the bulding is done ahead of schedule, Dilantar moves his new things into his freshly made room. At his request, his room has no windows, and has a single bed in the corner, that looks comfortable, but not overly so. His room is mostly taken up by his table, which contains his alchemical regeants, and his new chalkboard, which have various formulas written on them. Also, a rather large chest is under his table, and has a good lock on it, in which he keeps his valuables when not carrying them. He wears the key on some twine around his neck under his shirt. Taking a day that he thought would be spent building, Dilantar brews up a few potions of Cure Light Wounds(3, 75gp cost for the materials), which takes roughly 6 hours. Writing down a list of potions that he can make, and handing it to Lansel, should anyone come by while he is out and about running various errands and want a potion he is able to create, and also lists off a few prices for them.(Dilantar will sell potions at 75% market value, he isn't really in it for the money, as long as he makes enough to continue to fund his research)
[OOC to Walter: I really hate to see you go. PLEASE talk to Jerry about other options in other Wold games.]
[OOC: The price for the buildings is 10 gp per square foot, but the work you are doing reduces that by 10 percent on the total -- especially after Brother Engev offers healing when they have injuries in the future. They also throw in two iron-bound solid wood doors and wooden bars on the windows, plus a simple door for every room.]
[OOC: Rum is five days away safe sailing. You can cut that to two if you are willing to risk the Hullscraper Route. Passage might set you back 1 gold each, or 100 gold each, depending on the captain and the ship.]
[OOC: If you go shopping, no problem, but you may want to make a Diplomacy check to represent haggling. If you are at all Diplomatic.]
Alphonse, some of your purchases are fine, but the dogs cost double. The light detectors are not available, unless you can craft them yourself. The scrolls are all available, at a 10 percent over book mark-up, and Brother Lansel, if you tell him about it, thinks you are very lucky to have found them. Goodie Bess is pleased to give you a few pointers for potion making.
Goodie Bess is pleased to see Jozhur as well as Dilantar, Spire, and Alphonse. She offers some of her special cat-tail soup. You are not sure if it is made of the plant or the animal. She says she is doing well, thanks. Later, Jozhur goes shopping, and gets his armor at only 10 percent over book-price.
Dilantar continues his researches.
[OOC to all magic shop sellers: To simulate commerce at your magic shop, please make a spellcraft roll and a diplomacy roll for each week you spend doing business.
[OOC: DM Tanner tells me all your PC sheets are set -- many thanks! Module update ... Jerry has given us some feedback and we are working super fast to get it approved. Tomorrow may be the first post of the new module, and thank you all very much for your patience.]
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 d20+11=21 ; d20+4=24 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2012 11:58:30 AM
Sorry, I should have been more specific; I'm crafting the scrolls, not buying them, it just costs materials to make them, which you said Engev had for sale.
Double for the dogs is fine, and no light detectors is fine too.
Spellcraft of 21, and a nat 20! on Diplomacy for this week's sales.
(Brock) Jozhur AC17/14/13--CMD 16--HP 19/19 d20+5=7 ; Wednesday April 4th, 2012 10:09:34 PM
Jozhur will lend a hand with selling items in the magic, since he really has nothing else to occupy his time.
Diplomacy check to aid Alphonse=7 Didn't realize how expensive traps were, 333gp cost for a CR1 trap. It will be awhile before I can make anything very useful.
Yel'kno (Jon) AC 17/14/13 CMD 17 HP 22/22 d20=10 ; Thursday April 5th, 2012 9:41:13 AM
Yel'kno will spend some time looking about Bonetown trying to find a place to buy a CLW wand. (diplomacy 13)
(Josh) Alphonse AC 17/13/14 CMD 14 HP 10/10 Thursday April 5th, 2012 10:01:40 AM
ooc to Jozhur: yeah, I don't know who wrote the rules for trap costs, but they're without a doubt the worst thing about Dnd/pathfinder. I mean, it would cost you a minimum of 250 gold to make a punji pit out of wood and dirt. That's absolutely ludicrous. A simple snare might end up costing 500 gold. That's 500 times more than the average peasant makes in an entire year. Conversely a magical trap (which seems to me like it should be more expensive) can cost as little as 50 gold.
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