[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Sunday October 30th, 2016 11:34:13 PM Tink gives a reminder to make sure they include room for the bronze Rhemoraz.
Garrett asks if the tree would like being inside.
Restlin has nothing further to add to the castle.
Zane adds the teleportation circle to the large underground chamber.
Bosk makes the changes including the large tree on the top of the castle as well as some smaller scout trees and some vines.
Beri is ok with the changes so he can commune with nature
Sesha is getting anxious and wants to get on with it.
Tink suggests asking the drow for a ley nexus.
Restlin agrees it looks great and they should get on with the part.
Beri suggests putting a dwarf tree on the balcony would be acceptable.
The Iron Dragons having went to the after party at the Giggling Ghost now visit their castle and find everything they ever wanted in the residence from the percolators in the kitchen, to the dwarf tree, to the teleportation circle and beyond there truly is a place for everything and everything in its place.
After having a private group meal prepared in their large and luxurious kitchen the Iron Dragons hear word that the citizens would like to visit to pay their respects.
Inspector Auslander and Sergeant Capon are the first to arrive at the castle and present the heroes with a gilded magnifying glass emblazoned with the Iron Dragon Crest from the government of Hook City
"This is just a small trifle to convey the high esteem that the government of Hook City has for your group." Auslander says to the Iron Dragons as Capon presents the glass on a iron black colored pillow.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Monday October 31st, 2016 8:44:48 AM
Garret arrives in the kitchen and lies down on the floor after finding a piece of meat. As he eats it, he says, "Ahhh. This is perfect."
When others start arriving, he offers everyone who arrives a bite of his meat on a stick. He looks around and says, "Does anyone else have an impending feel of 'dark dragon' doom all of a sudden?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Monday October 31st, 2016 10:43:10 AM
It was one heck of a party, but Restlin is glad to be home. He takes the stairs up to his massive new room and finds it just as perfect as he imagined it. Two stories, vaulted ceiling, floor and furniture made of polished cedar...it was just perfect. He barely has time to take it all in before he collapses for the evening.
Restlin wonders where the food came from. Did they have servants, now? He wasn't keen on being waited on in his own home, but figured he'd get used to it. Bosk seemed to really enjoy taking care of the place, so he'd just leave him to worry about that stuff.
He greats Auslander and Capon warmly. He'd known the inspector and his lackey for sometime now & considered them their greatest allies in Hook City proper. His eye light up when he seems the glass. "That...that is beautiful." He accepts the pillow from Auslander, eyes greedily taking it in, forgetting his manners for a moment. Shaking his head & clearing his throat, he hands the pillow and glass off to Tink, who he imagines will appreciate the glass as much as he will.
"You two have put up with a lot from us over the past few years, and I have no doubt you've put up with even more from The City. Wardd knows what kind of bureaucracy you've shielded us from." The mendicant shivers briefly just thinking about it. "I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say you're both very much appreciated."
He decides to let someone else speak to their relationship with Hook City. He'd always held his home in high esteem, but that wasn't always shared by his companions. He's curious to hear what they have to say.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday October 31st, 2016 11:03:54 AM
Sesha looks up at Restlin, then pokes her thoughts into the discussion.
"I haven't always felt like Hook City is the type of place I want to make roots. Bureaucracy isn't in my first, second, or third nature. That's why I'm establishing my coven elsewhere."
She smiles at Auslander and Capon.
"But if more people like the two of you live here, folks that serve as shields between self-serving nobility and people that were simply born here and survive here, then I I have some hope for it after all. Thank you for the gifts."
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Monday October 31st, 2016 2:17:10 PM
Zane awakes from his trip to the Ghost, sees the ring and is not fully awake. He heads down the stairs, not taking the emergency route. He reaches the new welcome room and sees the Inspector and Sargent. He almost decides to turn around and go back upstairs, but instead crosses the room. "Welcome Inspector and you as well Sargent. Anything we can do for you? Or are you just here for a follow up to the Ceremony?"
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday October 31st, 2016 8:09:35 PM
Beri walks down the stairs after spending some time in his new cuarters and sees their guests.
Ah, inspector! I wasn't expecting guests so soon, please have a seat. The others will be down shortly. My that is beautiful, could you please tell me about this lovely magnifying glass?
James posting for Beri Monday October 31st, 2016 8:26:24 PM
Bosk laughs at Sesha's comment. Fortunately bureaucracy isn't typically dealt with by people of our stature. Most of Hook City's wealthier citizens pay others to do the work for them. We always intended to do the same, but lack of money kept us from doing so in the past.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Monday October 31st, 2016 8:30:44 PM
Tink looks over the wonderful gift carefully. She's looking for any inscriptions or ideas as to where it came from.
"Would the two of you care to join us for some tea and biscuits? I'm sure Garret wouldn't mind sharing. You'd be the first to join us here in the castle"
[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Monday October 31st, 2016 11:46:46 PM Garrett eats a piece of meat on a stick offering it to their guests.
Restlin admires the magnifying glass and thanks Auslander and Capon for their help in dealing with the bureaucracy.
Sesha explains that she isn't too fond of Hook City bureaucracy so she is establishing her coven elsewhere but she too is thankful for the 2 officials.
Zane wakes up with the new dragon ring and welcomes the two officials to the castle.
Beri asks about the magnifying lens.
Bosk laughs about the bureaucracy comment as the wealthier citizens just pay people to deal with it, He too had intended to do the same but never had the coin.
Tink looks at the gift wondering where it came from and any stories.
"It is a masterly crafted magnifying lens emblazoned with your symbol. Hook City had it commissioned on your behalf when word spread that you were going to be honored as DC members
"In fact the city was so taken in by the pageantry of it all that we are throwing you a castle warming party. Capon and i are only the first to arrive."
While the Iron Dragons were talking with Auslander and Capon they do realize that more people are beginning to arrive.
The next 2 people baring gifts happen to be Venbolio Penn and Gordo. Venbolio Penn says, "My, my, haven't you come a long way since I first employed you oh so long ago. I have whipped up a potion of heroism for your group. I hope it aids you in your travels."
Gordo says, "Word on the street is one of yous really enjoys rare vintages of booze. I came to own a rare vintage of Glass Grass Liqueur and would like to present it to you, the Iron Dragons. Those in Mudtown probably wouldn't properly appreciate it anyway."
Sanji, Helmust and Jillian are the next ones to enter. They bear a simple chain adorned by 3 charms, one colored blue, one colored black and one colored yellow. "It's not much." Sanji says, "but there is a tale that goes along with the jewelry we think you will enjoy."
Helmust says, "So back when I was just starting to craft jewelry, this was one of the first pieces I ever made and it was meant to represent the three of us. The black bead was Sanji, the blue Jillian and I was the yellow bead. So I got into a card came with the infamous card sharp Hank LaFluer. I thought I could beat ole Hank and I probably would have too, if Hank hadn't cheated. Now at this point I had wagered the necklace but Sanji she saw through this. However, Hank was barrel chested, surprised and over powered me and took the necklace with the rest of the winnings."
Sanji takes over, "You know how I can't stand bullying. So I helped Jillian and Helmust track Hank down and the three of us working together were able to convince Hank to give back the necklace and the other ill gotten gains. We thought you might appreciate the piece and Restlin would appreciate the story that went with it."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Tuesday November 1st, 2016 10:01:34 AM
When Garret sees that others are coming, he hops up on a table near the door so he can greet everyone who comes in. He checks to make sure he has some snacks to offer everyone and he greets everyone, even those he doesn't know with a hearty, "Hullo! I am Garret. Welcome to our place. Snack? Meat stick?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Tuesday November 1st, 2016 10:19:37 AM
Restlin hadn't been around in those early days. He knew these folks in passing, but had never actually worked with them.
Still, a good story is a good story. He takes the necklace and holds it up. "If there's one thing I've learned as an amateur story teller, it's that folks love a story about bullies getting what's coming to them. Especially if they get humiliated in someway." He looks from the necklace to Helmust, "did Hank get embarrassed in some way?"
When he gets a moment, Restlin will cast a quick prestidigitation and make sure Garret's odors are under control. He briefly considers installing devices that detect his presence and spritz lavender oil at his when he's near. If that magic clay can make actual animated trees guard their roof, surely they could handle that little request...
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday November 1st, 2016 2:50:11 PM
Zane heads to the new kitchen and sees if there is any food ready for the guests that are apparently coming to visit, Now is the time to find out if the castle comes with a staff of people or magical servants. Either way, he looks into the cool locker to see if there is any food ready that can be served right now.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Tuesday November 1st, 2016 6:52:55 PM A castle warming party, that sounds like fun! And that magnifying glass is absolutely beautiful, and I'm impressed that you were able to commission it on such short notice! Beri slips into the kitchen and prepares a large slate platter with various meats and cheeses. He adds a small dish of spicy mustard, a handfull of figs, and a handfull of olives, three kinds of artisan crackers, and some cranberries for an extra splash of color. As the guests filter in Beri greets each one of his old friends and welcomes them into their new home. He thanks them for the lovely present, and offers them something to eat. Ouch, poor Hank, but he got what he had coming.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Tuesday November 1st, 2016 8:22:08 PM "Perhaps we should have added a trophy room or museum to the castle? These exquisite gifts deserve to be displayed proudly"
Tink casts Unseen Servant and directs it to collect and hang any coats the guests may have.
Bosk DeOx (James D) Tuesday November 1st, 2016 10:09:27 PM
Bosk thanks Sergeant Capon for the magnifying glass and inspects it carefully as he inspects the intricate detailing and ponders the symbolic significance of such a gift. This is a very thoughtful and beautiful gift. he responds.
As he learns about the castle warming party he quickly slips off to make some quick alterations to the security which he plans to change again after the party ensuring the building is secure, but that it will not be the same today as it will be tomorrow so that anyone casing the building will not be able to plan ahead base on what they see here today.
As the day goes on he thanks Venbolio Penn and Gordo for their gifts and for helping the group get their start and get access to Mud Town. He recalls how Penn used to float around on a floating cushion and how the group realized after the fact that he low balled them pay wise, however, after the fact he obtained a writ of passage for the group allowing them into the city to find work. That one piece of paper made all the difference in moving the group towards success.
He then thanks Sanji, Helmust and Jillian for their story and their gift. He recalls working with Sanji when she was a member of the group and fighting Helmust and Jillian as enemies only to later befriend and employ them. They even asked a cleric of the group to marry them. It amazes him to see so many familiar faces and recall their stories.
[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Tuesday November 1st, 2016 11:51:32 PM Garrett hops onto the table to greet the new guests offering them snacks.
Restlin casts prestidigitation on the sly to keep Garret's odors in check and also asks if Hank was embarrassed in any way.
Zane looks for food to prepare for the guests and wonders if the castle has a physical staff or unseen servant staff. He seems to be unable to find a staff at this point but realizes he could use the clay to create a magic one or livery for physical ones.
Beri expresses his admiration of the lens and joins Zane in the kitchen putting together a plate for his guests.
Tink casts unseen servant to gather the guests coats and suggests they should have built a trophy room.
Bosk thanks Auslander and Capon for the gift, making some alterations to the castle's security. He then takes a trip down memory lane.
Before long the next well wishes arrive. This time it is the tall lanky JimBim Brody and his brood. They come baring 7 doses of an herbal remedy that will cure being sickened or nauseated and 7 tanglefoot bags. "I just wanted to thank y'all again for saving us, finding Heather's killers and sponsoring us for citizenship."
Torm, the awakened tortoise is next to arrive languorously making his way into the castle.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 2:07:22 AM
Of all the visitors so far, Sesha is pleased to see Torm the most. She throws propriety out the window and gives the wise old priest a hug around the shell.
"How cute!"
Sesha shines the whistle and puts it around her neck.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 7:04:17 AM
Tink politely welcomes all the guests to the house. "I wonder how Torm will drink?" She looks about for a nice bowl. Perhaps a piece of silverware?
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 8:59:48 AM
Garret continues to greet everyone, despite not knowing most of them, and wonders why no one is taking him up on his offer of a bite of meat on a stick.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 10:10:36 AM
The Iron Adventurers were in the middle of dealing with the Brody clan when Restlin joined. He never quite figured out what they were doing with them. Something about a Troubadour. Maybe...
Regardless, he greats them and Torm warmly. He looks around for a table to place these gifts on. It would be unbecoming to start divvying them up as they come in (though he lets Sesha keep the whistle).
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 4:57:08 PM
Zane knows that there are rooms below for "servants" but he guesses he'll need to spearhead the hiring of staff, because now that it's 6 or 7 times the size of the original tower, they couldn't do the upkeep themselves. If they did, they'd never get out and do the good that they became Dragons for..... He'll make it a point to talk to the Inspector, he should know a few "guards" who are trustable and want to get out of the Hook City Guard and would need a job, then he;'ll need to search up cooks and cleaning staff, and someone to be a Majordomo, to keep it running, when they are out.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 6:37:09 PM Oooh, an awakened squirrel, I bet that little guy is as swift as they come! Thank you Master Torm! As much as Beri would like the whistle, he knows that in animal form we wouldn't be able to pull out the whistle, and as likely as not wouldn't have the necessary biology to actually blow on it. The tabglefoot bags on the other hand he is thrilled to see and plans on carrying one with him. I love these things! It doesn't matter how big something is, if thy can't catch you, you live to see another day!
Bosk DeOx (James D) Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 9:51:11 PM
Bosk thanks JimBim privately asks is he received his message to be cautious with his substances and that he overheard n the the Giggling Ghost that certain people might be keeping an eye on him. The cleric also takes a tanglefoot bag and an herbal remedy.
He recalls how he first met the the cleric Heather and her family, and the description he was given of them. "I am not exactly sure who she gets her powers from. It seems like more of a force, then any particular being.. The symbol she wears is a single blood shot eye with a tear dripping from the corner. Her name is Heather Brodery. She is a tough but fair woman. She likes things exact. She is the oldest, then there is Jimbim. He's a nice guy. Clarissa, she will look at you and make you feel funny and not in a good way. Then Katherine and Billy Boy. Don't piss them off or you will wake up without your clothes. Lastly, there is Gat. Toss a coin to figure out that mans mood. He likes to fight and will take anything said to him as an insult, just so he can."
Heather had shown him the power of The Edge. Having undergone an experience of all things, the group had gotten a unique glance at true balance. In one evening evening Bosk, Beri, Zeoll, Restlin, Beltrin, and Kyan ate and were eaten, died and gave birth. They felt the sensations of desire, lust, pain, and rage. By the morning, they understood the wisdom of a volcano and what it must endure for thousands of years, before it can finally have it's release and rest. As a result he was given the ability to one time transcend his body and travel to The Edge in a flash of an instant. There, he could over look the cosmos of time and balance and ask any one question, as profound or mundane as they desire and receive an immediate answer, that is as correct as possible, depending on how the question was asked. It was an experience he will never forget.
After speaking with the group he listens to Torm and thanks him for the precious gift.
[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Wednesday November 2nd, 2016 11:56:43 PM Sesha is happy to see Torm, hugging the tortoise and accepting his gift.
Tink looks for and fines a nice bowl with which to serve Torm.
Garret continues to greet everyone wondering why no one is taking him up on his meat on stick offer.
Restlin looks for a table to put the gifts on joining Torm, the Brody family, the 5 milers and Auslander and Capon.
Beri thanks master Torm for the whistle and is ok to let it go to Sesha considering his lack of anatomy to blow it while wild shaped. He does plan on taking a tanglefoot bag though.
Bosk thanks Jimbim and asks him to be careful before reflecting on the first time they met Heather and the groups experience with the Edge.
The Brody group starts taking Garrett up on his meat stick offer.
Sanji, Helmust and Jillian confirm that Hank was indeed embarrassed by his comeuppance. They were able to convince him he was being haunted by a revenge spirit and he had to divest himself of ill gotten gain to make it go away.
The next guests arrive and it is non other than Flea the Priestess of Jantierri and Mara Weaver. Flea bears a cornucopia of multi-colored fungi. "These mushrooms will expand your mind and give you visions, some prophetic, some entertaining."
She too partakes in one of Garrett's meat sticks.
Mara comes barring a large steelgrass tapestry depicting the various events captured in the Iron statues. "I hope you have a place to hang this tapestry in your castle somewhere."
Jimbim tells Restlin he is being careful and is grateful for the Restlin's concern.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Thursday November 3rd, 2016 12:41:02 AM
Tink rushes over to see Mara "It is good to see you well again, Mara. Please, come and sit down"
She tries to find the comfiest chair she can for Mrs Weaver.
"Did the Inspector call in on you while we were gone? Is there anything you need? How is the rest of your family?"
Tink doesn't mean to overwhelm the poor woman. She's just concerned for her health.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Thursday November 3rd, 2016 7:59:19 AM
Garret is happy that he finally has found sound people to take him on his meat on sticks offers. Then he starts to get worried that he will end up giving out all his sticks of meat, so he slips a couple in his ever-present belt pouch, just to be sure he doesn't run out.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday November 3rd, 2016 12:48:00 PM
Zane sees Garret hiding food, "Garret, you know that shop is only the other side of the square, it's time to be good hosts....." If Zane gets a chance he'll ask the Inspector if he has any recommendations for a couple people who might make good men at arms for the new Castle. They are gonna "spy/track" the Heroes anyways, may as well have the watchers where you know they are....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Thursday November 3rd, 2016 5:13:53 PM
Beri turns to the new comers and greets them.
It's great to see you Flea. That cornucopia is beautiful! I look forward to trying some of those and seeing if the future is revealed to me. How long do the effects usually last?
Mara, that tapestry is exquisite! I have never seen steelgrass woven like this, there are a dozen places this would look great in here.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday November 3rd, 2016 8:16:57 PM
Restlin thanks Mara and Flea, takes the mushrooms, and makes plans to partake later.
(Hospital day w/ my daughter. Short post.)
Bosk DeOx (James D) Thursday November 3rd, 2016 10:01:58 PM
Bosk thanks Flea for the gift. This is much appreciated. I cannot wait to try it and put it to good use. In my experience such visions can be quite enlightening.
When Mara comes in he thanks her for the tapestry. It is gorgeous, thank you. I cannot wait to put it on display, and I plan to come by soon to have you take care of my gear. You are the only one I trust with my Seelgrass. No one else has your skill.
[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Thursday November 3rd, 2016 11:53:03 PM Tink goes over to Mara and asks her about her family and if the Inspector checked in on her while she was gone.
Garrett is glad that people are finally starting to accept his offer but hides some of the meat sticks lest he run out.
Zane chides Garrett for hiding the meat and then asks Auslander about trustworthy individuals they could hire as staff.
Beri greets the new guests thanking Flea and Mara for their gifts. He also asks Flea how long the effects of the mushrooms last.
Restlin thanks both of the newcomers for their gifts.
Bosk thanks Flea and Mara for their gifts and lets Mara know he is coming by to have her service his steel glass.
Mara answers Tink that Tishe is doing well, currently.
Auslander tells Zane that he has some people in mind and could bring them over later.
Tink goes over to Mara and asks her about her family and if the Inspector checked in on her while she was gone.
Garrett is glad that people are finally starting to accept his offer but hides some of the meat sticks lest he run out.
Zane chides Garrett for hiding the meat and then asks Auslander about trustworthy individuals they could hire as staff.
Beri greets the new guests thanking Flea and Mara for their gifts. He also asks Flea how long the effects of the mushrooms last.
Restlin thanks both of the newcomers for their gifts.
Bosk thanks Flea and Mara for their gifts and lets Mara know he is coming by to have her service his steel glass. Tink goes over to Mara and asks her about her family and if the Inspector checked in on her while she was gone.
Garrett is glad that people are finally starting to accept his offer but hides some of the meat sticks lest he run out.
Zane chides Garrett for hiding the meat and then asks Auslander about trustworthy individuals they could hire as staff.
Beri greets the new guests thanking Flea and Mara for their gifts. He also asks Flea how long the effects of the mushrooms last.
Restlin thanks both of the newcomers for their gifts.
Bosk thanks Flea and Mara for their gifts and lets Mara know he is coming by to have her service his steel glass.
Various people from Hook City show up to pay their respects and bestow all manner of trinkets. Finally towards the end of the day pot-pot vibrates and Sesha notices a little dark elf girl crying. The hook city orphanage delegation is visiting and the orphans made an art project in commemoration of the Iron Dragons.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Friday November 4th, 2016 10:39:12 AM
Sesha is more than surprised to see a full blooded dark elf in an orphanage. She rests herself on both knees, quietly removes Pot-pot from her belt hook, and sets him on the floor.
She smiles at the girl. "Why are you crying?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday November 4th, 2016 12:45:11 PM
As the day wears on, Garret gets bored with sitting at the doorway and starts wandering around the room. He still greets everyone and offers many people meat on a stick. He picks up a few of the trinkets and presents and admires them.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Friday November 4th, 2016 9:19:28 PM
Beri posting for Bosk *** Pst, Beri. Do you see that little girl over there? Have you seen any dark elves since we entered Hook City?
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Friday November 4th, 2016 9:22:58 PM
Beri looks at bosk, then at the child crying. Other than Sesha you mean? No, not that I recall. I wonder how she got here? And for that matter, why is she crying?
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Saturday November 5th, 2016 12:10:38 AM
Tink continues polite conversations with each of the guests in attendance. She's a little distracted by the sight of the girl, but Sesha looks to have things well in hand.
Bosk DeOx (James D) Saturday November 5th, 2016 12:05:35 PM
Bosk continues giving everyone a tour of the Iron Castle, taking them through all the common rooms and even allowing them to peek inside his bedroom. In the bathroom he shows them the exquisite mosaics floors and in the entry the beautiful double grand staircase. He shows them artwork from various artisans in Hook City, MudTown and ThreeMile. Never does he mention he lined many places with lead to keep scrying eyes out. He then thanks the orphanage delegation for their beautiful work.
When the cleric sees the dark elf girl he finishes his tour and walks over to see if he can be of any help. What is wrong? Do you need any help?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Sunday November 6th, 2016 11:35:24 AM
Restlin (very) briefly wonders if some of those mushrooms would help the girl. It doesn't take long to decide that's a terrible idea.
(Con all weekend. Should be more verbose next week.)
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Sunday November 6th, 2016 7:37:01 PM
Zane pulls Sesha aside for a very quiet quick word..... "She's all alone at the orphanage, so I bet she's looking for a family, you of all people should know that..." He then goes off and makes sure the guests have drinks and food.
[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Sunday November 6th, 2016 10:48:32 PM Sesha plops Pot-pot on the floor and asks the little dark elf girl why she is crying.
Garret gets bored and starts wandering around the hallway continuing to offer the guests meat sticks and inspecting the trinkets.
Beri asks Bosk if he's ever seen a dark elf in Hook City besides Sesha.
Bosk continues giving their visitors a tour and thanks the orphanage for their work. He asks the dark elf girl if she needs any help.
Restlin considers offering the dark elf girl some mushrooms then decides that is a bad idea.
Zane suggests to Sesha that the girl could be all alone looking for a family.
"I can't find my cat, Porliel, I don't know where he could have gotten to. "
Potpot does a little dance.
Sesha Highlight to display spoiler: {You get the feeling from your spirit caldron that Serenbeth wants you to help the little girl. }
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday November 7th, 2016 12:44:48 AM
Sesha nods to Zane, but purses her lips and puts a slender finger on them. "You're right about her wanting a family, I assume all orphans do. But most of these kids are old enough to understand their situation I would imagine. Also, the orphanage surely wouldn't bring them here expecting a handful of adventurers to go on an adoption spree."
She returns to the girl.
"Hmm. Porliel, was it? You have no idea where he might be?"
She pokes Pot-pot, and has him grow large enough to fit the girl inside.
"Well, hop in. Pot-pot and I will help."
She whispers to the girl.
"And thanks. It's a bit strange sometimes standing around hearing people tell you how great you are. I appreciate the chance to change it up! What's your name?"
She wonders if the girl is mixed race. She knew her own circumstance, but she assumed it to be unusual for a surface dwelling dark elf to not belong to a clan. Then again, it could be completely normal. She also was curious about the feeling from Little Spirit. It wasn't often Serenbeth asked her to directly complete a task.
She gives Restlin a "I'm slipping away for a moment." look, fully ready to let the little girl have her attention as long as necessary.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Monday November 7th, 2016 6:57:53 AM
Tink tests out the telepathic ability of the DC rings "Everything ok?" she asks Sesha
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Monday November 7th, 2016 7:31:37 AM
Garret wanders over when he sees pot-pot expanding and thinks back to the time when he and others had the giant flying box they flew over the countryside...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Monday November 7th, 2016 12:45:20 PM
Searching for an orphan's lost cat sounds much more interesting than this. He gives Sesha his best, "oye, no fair," look but wishes her well. He goes back to chatting with their guests.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday November 7th, 2016 7:19:15 PM
Beri makes use of his ring and talks to Bosk. What are theytalking about Bosk? I'd go up to ask, but I don't want to make things more stressful for an already emotional orphan. I'm not sure is Sesha can talk right now since she's talking to the child.
Bosk DeOx (James D) Monday November 7th, 2016 10:08:38 PM
Bosk shrugs. This is obviously either a girl thing or a Serenbeth thing. Sesha will let us know when shes ready...but if anyone hurt that poor orphan girl vengeance will be had.
[DM Hugh] - Castle Warming Party Monday November 7th, 2016 11:58:37 PM Sesha tells Zane that she is right about the girl wanting a family but that they shouldn't expect the adventurers to go on an adopting spree. She then asks the girl is she knows where the cat might before enlarging Pot-pot so the girl can ride in it. She asks the girl what her name is and gives Restlin a look.
Tink asks Sesha if everything is ok over the ring link.
Garret reminisces over the time that the group flewin a box ver the country side.
Restlin thinks helping to find the cat would be more interesting than this but goes back to chatting with the guests.
Beri asks Bosk what they are talking abou.
Bosk shrugs and tells him it is a girl thing or a Serenbeth thing.
"My name is Dharlia. I don't know where he got to. He was with me when we got here and then ran off. This place is so big. Don't suppose the other Iron Dragons could lend a hand?" She asks.
Meanwhile Jimbim regales Restlin with a tale about the time he sold an anti-itch potion to Auslander after Hook Cities bureaucratic offices were infested by a plague of magic lice that had reached the city from the surrounding wilderness. Auslander looks uncomfortable at the mention of the lice.
(OOC: Please describe where you go searching/roll perception checks)
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] d20+26=36 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 8:38:21 AM
Garret overhears the request for help with the cat and only pauses a moment before declaring, "If I were a cat, I would be looking for food. Therefore, I shall go search the kitchen and pantry area!" He heads into those areas to search for a cat (perception: 36), and he might grab a snack while there, too.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] d20+11=24 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 9:16:57 AM
"Hmm. How about you and I go check the caves below, then? Some cats like dark places away from people. Hang on tight. Pot-pot is a good lad, but his ride can be a bit uneven."
Sesha leads the girl off, quipping at the other Iron Dragons.
"If your done schmoozing, we have our first quest as Dragon Consortium representatives! We are searching for a lost cat!"
Perception: 24 - The current area, before heading down into her caves.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Tuesday November 8th, 2016 9:39:57 AM "Truly, we are the stuff of legend," Restlin replies.
He turns back to Jimbim, leans in and whispers, "magic lice? Never heard of them. You sure he wasn't just...embarrassed about where he got a rash from?" He gives a wink before leaning back.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Tuesday November 8th, 2016 10:17:16 AM
Using the rings ability, Zane contacts the others in the cat search with the telepathy ability.*I'll look up stairs.* Zane heads up stairs and only if a door to someone's room is open does he worry about it. For each open private room, he closes the door and contacts the room's owned saying that the cat may be inside. If his room is open, he'll close the door and continue up the tower to the roof, then get ready to search the roof.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 d20+9=20 ; d20+24=31 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 6:16:39 PM Guys, you are looking for a cat? Have you ever tried looking for? Unless the cat wants to be found, you won't be finding it... at least not with your eyes. I should be able to track a cat by scent no problem. Perhaps another cat would make the little guy come out. I could turn into a tiger maybe to track it.
***telepathically to group*** Lets be careful and stick together guys. I'm not expecting another ambush of exploding suicide orphans, but this is a new castle and someone could be trying to catch us off guard during the celebration... stealing a little girls cat could be just the thing to lure us. Sense motive = 20 perception =34
[DM Hugh] - Find the cat d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=7 ; Tuesday November 8th, 2016 11:53:00 PM Garrett heads off to the kitchen to look for the cat.
Sesha suggests that she go searching the caves below with Dharlia and then tells the others if they are done schmoozing they have their first quest as Iron Dragons.
Restlin quips back about the offered quest and then questions Jimbim further about Auslander's magic lice rash.
Zane goes upstairs and starts checking private rooms. He mentally lets the owners know of any open door that he finds.
Beri suggests that he turn into a tiger and track it by scent. He then telepathically tells the group to be careful.
Zane finds that Garret's, Tink's and Bosk's doors are all open on his way to the tower.
Garrett does not find any trace of the cat in the kitchen but he does find his way to a nice cheese plate he didn't notice in one of the refrigerated pantries.
JimBim says to Restlin, "You know, I hadn't thought of that, still though I generally take the good inspector at his word."
Sesha and Dharlia begin their journey exploring the basement of the castle. They begin searching the cave area belonging to Sesha and the little elf girl seems to be delighted while riding the magical cauldron as they search all the nooks & crannies of Sesha's cave. Unfortunately they do not find Porliel.
Sesha and Dharlia are in Sesha's basement cave, Zane is on the stairs heading to the roof, Restlin is still talking with JimBim, Beri considers turning into a tiger but realizes that he probably needs Dharlia's help to get the scent. It probably wouldn't be good form for him to turn into a tiger in the dinner party. He could join Sesha in the basement.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells d20+33=37 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2016 5:59:41 AM
Tink politely excuses herself from the guests at the party "Please excuse us for a moment. Something has come up that requires our attention. Please enjoy the food and beverages until we return"
She looks closely about the entrance for paw prints or signs of cat hair. If she can work out where the cat was, then maybe she can work out where the cat has gone.
Perception: 37
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] d20+26=30 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2016 9:08:57 AM
Garret, satisfied that he has found something, takes the plate of cheese and then decides that maybe the cat had too much of all the company and stepped outside. He will head outside the doorway and look around in the bushes and other areas around the entranceway to the castle (perception: 30).
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Wednesday November 9th, 2016 11:03:39 AM
Zane pulls the open doors closed, keeping whatever and whomever inside those rooms and continues to the top of the tower... Over the ring, *I'll double back to the doors that were open after checking the top. If someone wants to check them, start at the lowest that was open and I'll start at the top most on the way down.*
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Wednesday November 9th, 2016 1:14:17 PM
OOC: I propose we adopt italics as a universal "I'm using my ring to talk" format from here on out.
***
"Wait, are we really blowing off our Hook City friends to search for an orphan's cat? I mean, sure a few of us can help the girl, but do we all need to participate in this?"
He returns to reality & lightly elbow Jimbim. "The Iron Advent...err, Iron Dragons owe Auslander a great deal. We trust his word, t'was just a jest."
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Wednesday November 9th, 2016 6:24:38 PM If you don't find anything, come on back and I'll turn into something that can use scent to help. I'll likely need here to come back so I can pick up the actual scent from here. Also, with guests here I should probably turn into something less aggressive than a tiger. Beri continues to entertain the guests while the search continues.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] d20+12=25 ; Wednesday November 9th, 2016 9:21:36 PM
Satisfied the cat isn't down-stairs, she leads Pot-pot and Dharlia back upstairs. Realizing that all her guests might wonder why they are dispersing, she feels a pang of guilt.
She clears her through.
"Esteemed guests! Welcome the next part of the evening!"
She uses prestidigitation to accent her gestures with bits of pink smoke.
"We now begin our search for the fabled Moneycat of Timbucktoo!"
Her eyes narrow in suspicion, as if just it's name is enough to bring enemies out of the walls.
"The Moneycat of Timbucktoo is a miracle-beast! A monster of the highest caliber of fae, a feline that curls up and warms the very toes of Ma'ab herself!"
She pauses for dramatic effect, then continues.
"Rumor is, the finder of the Moneycat of Timbucktoo is immediately awarded with wealth and good fortune. The fae-beast -is- dangerous, but fear not! You have Iron Dragons with you!"
She puts a reassuring arm on Dhalias shoulder.
"Dhalia here can tell you all about its colors and likes and dislikes. She's a special girl that's earned it's trust! But beware, even she once survived a mighty swipe from Moneycats Talons, a punishment inflicted by the foe for nothing more than too many pets on the tummy! If you find Moneycat, but can't convince it to come to you, call out, and we will help you talk the beast down from a corner."
She nods sagely at her own advice.
"So find yourself a Dragon and stick with them! Secure your fortune and luck with the Moneycat of Timbucktoo! Dhalia, please take a moment to describe the creature, and what it's likes and dislikes may be?" Tell them what you told me."
Her tale, exaggerated in obvious tones, still carries the ring of a challenge with promise of a reward for the winners.
Perform, Story: 25
Bosk DeOx (James D) Wednesday November 9th, 2016 10:36:47 PM
Bosk smiles as he listens to Sesha's description and begins to search for the cat with the others. If only we had that epic catnip ball the wizard used to try to enthrall Zeoll. That would bring it to us...what ever happened to that...]
ooc: I have always used italics for internal thought and bold for conversation, but I see no reason why itallics cannot work for both.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Wednesday November 9th, 2016 11:48:20 PM OOC: I've always done the same as Bosk as well. Can I suggest...
[DM Hugh] - Find the cat Wednesday November 9th, 2016 11:50:19 PM Tink encourages the guests to enjoy the party.
Garretttakes the cheese plate and heads outside to sweep the bushes.
Zane continues to the top of the tower advising the group about the doors.
Restlin sends his doubts about blowing everyone off over the ring before continuing his convo with Jimbim.
Beri advises the others of his plan over the link then continues to entertain guests.
Sesha leads Pot-pot and Dharlia up stairs and then spins the search for Porliel into a grand party game as the seach for the fabled Moneycat of Timbucktoo encouraging Dharlia to tell those gathered about her pet and entices their guests with talk of a reward.
Bosk smiles at the description and thinks about the ball of catnip they used on Zeoll.
Dharlia describes Porliel as a medium sized tortoise shell colored cat with green eyes that enjoys warm milk, loafing, sunbathing and climbing on people's backs.
Garrett's sweep of the bushes comes up empty.
Zane reaches the top of the tower and can check out the tower top garden, Beri's abode or the grand balcony.
JimBim continues his conversation with Restlin, "Aye, many in Hook City owe Auslander. He's a good man, when he wants to be. You hear about that belt of his?"
Beri gets drawn into a conversation with Torm, "A cat....did.....Sesh.a.....say?" the awakened Tortoise asks.
The guests begin to form up with the Dragons as Sesha suggested.
Bosk starts searching the current level.
The crowds gather around the dragons and before long each adventurer has a sizable entourage well except for Zane who is a minotaur on a mission already at the top of the tower.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells d3=3 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=18 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 8:36:39 AM "Good thinking involving the guests, Sesha. Perhaps we can get a bit smarter about this? I've got a lesser extend wand. You could use it and cast Detect Thoughts. You could then walk about the castle for 20mins and if you get within 60ft of the cat you'll detect it. Me? I'm going to summon some aid. Let's get this wrapped up quick and get back to the castle-warming"
She speaks to them in Celestial "Pardon me for bothering you this evening, friends, however this poor orphaned little child has lost her only possession in the world - a tortoise shell cat. Would you be so kind as to help us find it? Perhaps in canine form you would be able to track it by scent? Please call out if you find it"
--------------------------------- OOC: In canine form the hound archons have darkvision, lowlight vision, and most importantly scent. Perception checks for them: 16, 22, 22, 21, 17, 13 Survival checks to track: 15, 20, 20, 24, 30, 18
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Thursday November 10th, 2016 9:44:31 AM
That Sesha...she's a clever one.
"His belt?" Restlin asks Jimbim. "No, can't say I have. What about it?"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] d20+13=20 ; d20+26=38 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 10:42:21 AM
Garret walks back inside just as Sesha is telling her story. He says, "Really? A dangerous cat?" A moment later he gets what Sesha is talking about an encourages people to join him in his hunt. He says, "First, we should all look for cat tracks on the ground." He gets down on his hands and knees and starts looking for any signs of a cat (survival? 20; perception: 38).
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Thursday November 10th, 2016 11:33:03 AM
Zane searches the balcony first, it should be fairly easy, being new and mostly empty. He'll then close the entrance to the balcony after he's searched it. If the cat snuck out of the garden area, it could only go down stairs and all the doors are closed so.....
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Thursday November 10th, 2016 5:50:30 PM Yes, poor thing. You wouldn't have happened to have seen it would you? If you like we can transform into cats ourselves and go prowling around for it. Beri wonders whether Torm will want to leave his tortoise form or not, and makes a note that he needs to visit Torms vast druid gardens more often .
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Thursday November 10th, 2016 6:11:44 PM
Sesha grins at Dhalia and leans down to whisper.
"We'll find Porliel. Don't worry!"
She ruffles the girls hair, then straightens out.
"What do you think? I'm not very good at looking for things. Not like my friends anyways. How about we get some milk out for our friend and see if he comes looking for it?"
Sesha starts the job of warming some milk, letting Dhalia do the pouring and setting, and steals a quick glance to make sure the tortoise shell cat that loves backs isn't on the tortoise shell back of Tortoise Torm.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Thursday November 10th, 2016 7:34:01 PM
Tink will start on the ground floor and work her way up. Room by room. Looking for any open windows or signs the cat has escaped.
---------------- OOC: Are we able to just say we have searched each room thoroughly? We are talking 7 x level 15 DC members, plus guests, plus summoned creatures, and it's in our own home. With Take20, Tink has a 53 Perception
Bosk DeOx (James D) d20+21=39 ; Thursday November 10th, 2016 10:33:52 PM
Bosk searches the current level for the missing cat, calling out its name as he moves through the foyer towards the reception area with raised platform for a band. Carefully he looks around the marble bar covered with multicolored drinks in crystal glasses as me moves towards the kitchen, just in case the cat decided to make a quick snack of some fresh fish or salted meat. After looking under the stove and a chest permanently enchanted Rose's Temperature Control to keep food cool he checks both the the cellar and larder before moving back to the main areas to check the little taurs' room and the guest/servant quarters...both of which are spotless thanks to some prestidigitation incantations and unseen servants waging an unending war on invading dust bunnies.
Perception = 39 if we cannot take 20
[DM Hugh] - Find the cat Thursday November 10th, 2016 11:58:21 PM Tink congratulates Sesha on her plan and suggests someone using an extend wand with detect thoughts & then casts some hound archons to search for the cat in hound forms.
Restlin says that Sesha is clever and then asks Jimbim about Auslander's belt.
Garrett comes back in as Sesha is finishing her story and eventually figures out what she is doing. He then suggests getting down on the ground & check for cat tracks.
Zane searches the balcony then closes the door after searched it.
Beri asks Torm if he has seen the cat. He then asks if they should switch into cats themselves and search for it.
Sesha whispers to Dharlia that they will find Porliel before ruffling her hair. She says she is not good at finding things but suggests Dharlia put some milk out while Sesha checks Torms back.
Tink starts on the ground floor going room by room looking fo any doors or windows.
Bosk searches the current level for the missing cat first, checking the kitchen then the cellar and larder. He then checks the restroom and the guests/servant quarters.
Garrett manages to find some cat tracks and starts to follow them.
Zane does not find any trace of the cat on the balcony so he closes the door.
Beri and Torm both turn into cats themselves and join the hunt for the cat.
Sesha and Dharlia handle getting the milk.
JimBim replies to Restlin, "Well some of your number may have noticed that Auslander has a what you would call, feminine side. The belt that Auslander has allows him to be either male or female. Useful if you are are in law enforcement and you need to create a disguise."
Tink's hounds, Torm and Beri and Garrett all converge on Garrett's room. After they open the door they find Porliel loafing on Garrett's bed.
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Friday November 11th, 2016 7:30:33 AM "Look, it's not that I'm not glad that we found the cat, nor that I believe it ran up here on purpose. But it occurs to me that we invited a number of people into our house tonight, left a lot of valuable items down stairs, and have a vault of very powerful artifacts. I'm going to check on the vault just to be sure" Tink relays over the link.
"Excuse me for a moment, honored guests. It looks like Sesha's game has ended. I just have something to check on" she excuses herself from the presence of the guests and heads directly for the vault.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday November 11th, 2016 7:36:29 AM
Hearing that the cat has been found, Zane still being on top of the tower, sprouts his wings and dives off edge and will meet Katinka to check on the vault.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Friday November 11th, 2016 10:46:41 AM
Garret leads the way, then steps aside when the cat is located. He points to the cat and says, "I do believe we have a winner!"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 d20+24=28 ; Friday November 11th, 2016 12:13:43 PM "So, the cat chose Garret's bed? Poor little guy must be nose-blind."
Either way, he's glad the cat thing is over. It should be noted he stuck around, so if anyone decided to sneak off, Restlin probably would have seen them.
(Perception: 28 - did anyone leave?)
Meanwhile, in his conversation, Restlin's eyes widen a bit. "That is...interesting. Yea, we'll go with interesting." He wonders if the Inspector uses it strictly for professional purposes, but decides that's a question better left unanswered.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 d20+24=26 ; Friday November 11th, 2016 5:40:06 PM
Cat-Beri looks around and blinks at the pale world around him, everything towering above his tiny form. It is always interesting to literally see the Wold from another's eyes. He steps inside and sniffs around to see if there are scents of others than the stray cat inside this brand new room.
I believe Tink may be correct... the door was closed, and I doubt the cat did that on it's own. I think our vault is pretty well protected but we don't want to give anyone a chance to spy.
Should Ber detect anything in this room other than the cat he will cast faerie fire in it's direction.
perception=26
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Friday November 11th, 2016 6:11:55 PM
Sesha grins at Dhalia.
"Well look at that!"
She produces a tiny golden figurine for the winner, (valued at 125gp) that she had found at some point in her adventuring career.
"Moneycat thanks you!"
"We will catch up. I doubt Serenbeth would have encouraged me to search for a cat so someone else could sneak around."
Sesha lets the door close behind her and the others, leaving her with Porliel and Dhalia.
"So, Dhalia. I'm glad we found your pal. All better?"
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Friday November 11th, 2016 6:36:01 PM *I closed that door as I went up the stairs, figuring if I went in open doors the cat may cross back down.... I worked straight to the top being sure doors that were open, got closed, counting on searching the rooms on the way back down. That was before people grouped up and came up stairs behind me.* Zane says using the ring as he enters back inside through the front door, minus the wings once he lands.
Bosk DeOx (James D) Friday November 11th, 2016 8:57:08 PM
Bosk replies vie the link I went by the entrance of the vault earlier and did not see anything, nor have I heard it go off. I will head back that way since I am already close by. There is no reason for any guest to be in that area of the house...
[DM Hugh] - Find the cat Sunday November 13th, 2016 5:22:31 PM Tink relays over the link that she is happy they found the cat but she is concerned over all the guests they have over especially with the fault they are safeguarding. She excuses herself to go check on it.
Zane dives off the tower, spreads his wings and meets with Tink to check the vault.
Garrett leads the way and steps aside when the cat is found. He points it out and informs everyone that they have a winner.
Restlin is surprised that the cat chose Garret's bed and suggests the cat is nose blind. Restlin keeps an eye out to see if anyone leaves having not left the gathering and tells Jimbim that Auslander's belt is interesting.
Beri as a cat takes in Garrett's room and sniffs around for other scents besides the archons, cat-Torm, Porliel and of course Garrett. Despite Garrett's overwhelming stench cat-Beri detects no other beings. There is some confusion over how Garret's door got closed though.
Sesha produces a gold figurine that she presents to the winner. She also conveys over the link that she doubts Serenbeth would encourage her to look for the cat so that someone else could sneak around and then sets up some privacy for Dharlie, Porliel and herself asking the girl if things are better.
Zane explains away the closed door by explaining he found it open as he was going up the stairs and closed it so he could search it later. He reenters through the doors minus his wings.
Bosk repilies that he checked the vault and did not see anyone there earlier and that no one should be there now.
Zane and Tink complete their sweep of the vault only to confirm no one is there.
Jimbim says to Restlin, "Yes, interesting indeed, you should hear about some of the rumors of his early vice stings as he worked his way up the ranks."
Garrett receives the golden cat idol from Tink.
Meanwhile Sesha, Porliel, Pot-pot and Dharlia are left on their own. Dharlia's eyes become white and the little elf girl speaks with the voice of Serenbeth, "Sesha, Heed my words, never forget that for real heroes no good deed, no act of kindness is beneath them. Your group was elevated to the highest standing available and yet you still took the time to help an unknown dark elf child with her missing cat. Many would have seen this issue as minuscule and that sending a dragon group overkill but for this child it was a crisis. Share this praise with your friends. Between us, I can tell you this child will never forget what you did and she has the potential to do great or terrible things. This act of kindness steers her towards the former. As a Matron in waiting it may be worth it to consider adopting her as an Avon or recommending her name to your cohort for training. Ultimately what you do regarding Dharlia is up to you. You have a responsibility as a member of a dragon group to do great things for the Wold yourself, but maybe your cohort, your followers or your friends in the Hook City community could look in on her?"
RobC - Katinka Hushfoot -- AC 25/17/19 -- CMD 22 -- HP 150/150 -- Spells Monday November 14th, 2016 4:28:58 AM "You know, for a supposedly dead deity, Serenbeth sure has been making quite a few appearances" Tink grins upon hearing the news.
She thinks back to her only encounter with her own patron: Pantheon. Seeing him in the Giggling Ghost during the DC celebrations, yet being unable to speak with him. "I guess that's what they mean by so close yet so far"
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:35/31/29; +4 vs AOO HP:145/145 Ki:17/17 CMD: 35 SR: 25] Monday November 14th, 2016 7:36:00 AM
Garret sits down on his bed and considers taking a nap, but then remembers all the people here. He hops up and quickly heads back downstairs to the common room to once again engage in welcoming and thanking the people who came to visit.
Zane (JCC) AC 36 (37), CMB 16, CMD 33, HP 151/190, Character Monday November 14th, 2016 8:51:25 AM "Why do some think we'd forget where we came from with that lesson? We came, .well at least some of us came up from mud town and we did anything to help out. Matter of fact, I believe the haunted tower no one wanted now has an awful lot of visitors in it, so, lets finish this party up right." Zane carries a keg from the storage are up to the room where the party will be continuing.
Beriothian -- AC:33/18/30 HP: 112/177 CMD = 22 Monday November 14th, 2016 5:03:44 PM
Beri goes down stairs, ladles a glass of mulled wine into a glass and tosses an orange slice on top. He mingles with the guests some more until the group returns. Hey Sesha, you guys were up there for a while. I guess that cat needed some comfort after finally being found.
Sesha [AC 39 /21 To/29 Fl] | HP 121/93 | CMD 22] Monday November 14th, 2016 8:26:10 PM
Sesha is pleased. Both with herself and her goddess. And Tink was right, Serenbeth had made her will known. Whether is was an active two-sided interaction, or in her divine wisdom she had pre-planned all this before her death, Sesha did not know.
Either way, she tries to chat with Dharia. She just met the girl. She wasn't sure she'd want even want to be adopted, or anything to do with the Houses of the Twilight Elves.
"Hey Dharia. If you don't want to talk about it it's okay, but why are you in the orphanage? Most Dark Elves have a deep extended family." , she leans in and whispers, "Though I don't either. I'm a lot like you in that regard."
Sesha smiles at Beri.
"Cats are sensitive creatures. Porliel needed some extra comforting."
She smiles.
Bosk AC: Hasted (38/19/33) CMD: (34) hp 119/119 Spells Monday November 14th, 2016 9:21:09 PM
Bosk smiles. I am glad everything worked out. Should we see if the guest left any food? As he looks down at the cat he says, Perhaps we can make the cat our unofficial mascot? Dharlia could walk Porliel down the road in front of us. The cleric leaves it unsaid that besides softening their image it would bring some much needed attention (and perhaps funds and perspective parents) to the orphanage.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC +16/+13/+11 CMD: +15 HP: 116/116 (Spells) Luck Points: 7/14 Monday November 14th, 2016 9:27:05 PM
"Cat's found? Awesome...and a dead goddess crashed our first party." He elbows Jimbim. "Ain't no party like an Iron Dragon party, am I right?"
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