DM Kathy Wednesday September 14th, 2016 11:06:49 PM
[Everybody take 1400 XP for the previous scene.]
You watch throughout the night, but it passes uneventfully, as does the night that follows. And the day after that, you find yourselves once again within the familiar confines of Dirt City.
The merchants all extend their warmest thanks. Lukas shakes your hands at least twice each and promises to recommend you to other merchants. Epria gives you an approving nod.
You need to divvy up your loot, clean up from your journey, check on the building you recently acquired, and probably check in with Boggs. Ah, but which one first?
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday September 15th, 2016 12:44:32 PM
"We should check in with Boggs. To be honest I can't wait to sleep in my own room. I think this was our first successful excursion. I would like to get that store up and working." Wil says.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d20+10=11 ; d20+10=20 ; Thursday September 15th, 2016 1:03:24 PM
"I wouldn't mind freshening up a bit before we meet with Boggs. We could send a courier so he can expect us and we don't interrupt anything important looking like a bunch of vagabonds fresh off the road."
While helping separate the group's loot from the merchant's goods, Dušan comes across the scroll, wand and ring from Blackbird Forest. While they discuss and walk, Dušan reads the scroll with Read Magic and attempts to identify the wand and ring with the aid of Guidance. The wand left him baffled, but he was pretty sure he's seen mention of a ring of this sorts before.
(Spellcraft d20+9+1 Guidance= Wand 11 Ring 20)
Lornak (Tom I.) HP:38/38 Thursday September 15th, 2016 4:54:19 PM
"Yes, a change of clothes would be nice. I hope those Halflings had an easier time with the repairs than we did on the road." Lornak says, brushing some of the road's dust off his pant legs.
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 Thursday September 15th, 2016 4:59:49 PM
Var looks down at his roadworn clothes and says "Whats wrong with the way we look?"
"Since we left to get out of hot water, my vote is check with Boggs to see what the temperature is."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday September 15th, 2016 8:30:40 PM
Asteria just shrugs. "Does Boggs really care how we look? I say we just go for it."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:26 Touch 18; FF 24] - CMD 20 Thursday September 15th, 2016 9:15:38 PM
"I agree. I'm curious to see Boggs and find out if it is safe for us to be back here or if things worsened in our absence." Toston says.
DM Kathy Friday September 16th, 2016 12:18:24 AM
Most of you are eager to see Boggs. A few want to stop by Marsh House first and get cleaned up, but you are overruled.
So you head to the CMTC offices, where Madri greets you with her usual bright smile. "Back again!" she says. "One moment, I'll see if he's available."
A few minutes later you are seated in one of the meeting rooms with Boggs.
"Glad to see you made it back in one piece," he says. "And I've got some good news. Talk about you was already starting to die down, and then last week there was a scuffle between the Teeth and the Wolves and now that's the only thing anybody's talking about. It's always hard to be sure about these things, of course, but I'd say the heat's off you for the time being."
"And what about you? Did anything interesting happen on your trip?"
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Friday September 16th, 2016 12:23:30 AM
Alizar chuckled and looked at the group. "Oh, you know, the usual".
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 Friday September 16th, 2016 10:14:54 AM
"Got poisoned by well-meanin' goblins. Fought some land-pirates. Went through a haunted forest. Ate a few wolverines..." Var says with a shrug.
Lornak (Tom I.) HP:38/38 Friday September 16th, 2016 11:49:04 AM
Lornak gives Boggs a rueful smile, and goes in to a *bit* more detail than his sarcastic cohorts. Starting with the bandit attack, then on to the Goblin's Rest...incident, then the events of Acid City. Then he takes Boggs through the return trip, including the Blackbird Forrest, an update on Goblin's Rest and the Wolverine Tribe.
DM Kathy Friday September 16th, 2016 9:02:20 PM
[Whoops! Dušan is easily able to figure out that the ring is a Ring of Feather Falling. The wand eludes him.]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Sunday September 18th, 2016 1:26:22 PM
Toston says, "We successfully escorted the caravan to Acid City where we succeeded in breaking up a ring of bandits and returned as much as we could to their rightful owners. We also rescued a woman who was trapped by a red cap and a harpy,"
Toston produces the bloody cap and says "Should we hang this here, at home or in the WLA?"
He then says "Lastly we helped the Goblin's at Goblin's Rest with their food preparation difficulties however I think we could do more for them. I'd like to send them a common tutor and some actual cook books. If we continue to secure the trade routes I imagine their inn would get more business and having them be able to serve edible food would reduce risk of foodborne illness."
DM Kathy Sunday September 18th, 2016 9:55:43 PM
Boggs listens intently as Lornak reports on your trip. "Yes, you were busy," he says. "I'm glad you were along to help the merchants.
He winces a bit when Toston produces the cap. "Not here, please," he says. "it would be difficult to explain to visitors.
"I haven't an assignment for you at the moment," he adds. "Go home, rest up. I'll be in touch."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday September 18th, 2016 10:14:28 PM
Dušan smiles and sighs at the suggestion of rest. "That sounds like a grand idea after a long trip."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday September 18th, 2016 11:13:55 PM
Asteria is all for resting. "Yes sir! We will get right one that."
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Monday September 19th, 2016 10:05:00 AM
Var stands and gives Boggs a nod and stands to leave. "We'll need to pay Cinzi for guarding our place, and the other half of what we owe to those halfling brothers fixing up the place. May as well take care of that now." He says to the group as they make their way out of the Crescent Moon offices.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Monday September 19th, 2016 12:07:41 PM
Wil is happy to be resting and changing his cloaks. "Is there any launder, that will take blood soaked clothes?" He asks. "Do we have any wolverine left? I would love to eat that for some dinner tonight? Have we ever talked about a leader of our band? I don't recall."
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=17 ; d20+10=28 ; Monday September 19th, 2016 12:44:53 PM
"Just so, thank you." Lornak says and respectfully bows to Boggs. He turns and leaves the Crescent Moon Trading Company offices. He looks forward to having time to rest and recuperate.
As he enters the open air he says to Hmerrin; "Why young Hmerrin, was that a clever remark I heard you utter earlier...?" He leans in and winks: "...you have been hanging around me too long."
Lornak checks the hood on Vin's head, pulls his own hood down over his eyes, assumes a posture appropriate for anonymity and disappears into the crowd (Stealth d20=17) While the eyes of Dirt City may not be focused on them any longer, he feels it best not to let old habits die and keep a wary eye on anyone interested in him. (Perception d20=28)
Alizar HP: 23/23 AC: 16(T:12/FF:14) CMD:14 Monday September 19th, 2016 5:33:02 PM
Alizar listened to his friends speak, then added, "Rest assured Boggs, we did some good out there. Its good to hear that our cover my be stable here in Dirt City once again. I am sure there are those who require our help." With that, Alizar left to return to Marsh House for some much needed R&R.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 Monday September 19th, 2016 7:32:31 PM
Toston returns back to the Marsh House and says to the rest "We should turn one of the many rooms into a trophy room if we are going to be adventuring and fighting more monsters."
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Monday September 19th, 2016 9:12:49 PM
Hmerrin hangs back as the others talk to Boggs, but becomes more animated once the group heads off toward Marsh House.
"I have no idea what you mean," he replies in feigned ignorance to Lornak. "Everyone knows there ain't a clever bone in my body."
The young man brightens even more at Toston's suggestion. "oooo, I LIKE it! The plunder of the vanquished. Yes, yes, very nice indeed."
DM Kathy Monday September 19th, 2016 9:48:20 PM
You take your leave of Boggs, and although Var wants to stop by your newly-acquired building, the rest of you are eager for a rest and a meal.
You therefore return to Marsh House and find it much as you left it. There is no wolverine left, but a quick run to the local tavern supplies you with hearty helpings of stew and ale.
After you have eaten, you meet to divvy up the loot. [Most of the loot stuff will need to be done via email. Unless anybody has anything else, I will start the next module with tomorrow's DM post.]
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/42; AC: 20; Touch: 12; FF: 20; CMD: 20] Monday September 19th, 2016 10:03:35 PM
Asteria enjoys the food after their long trip, and relaxes for the remainder of the time,
Dušan (Erik) [HP:31/31; AC:13(15); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday September 19th, 2016 11:55:15 PM
When they return home, Dušan begins to unpack there spoils casting Detect Magic on everything to make sure he didn't miss anything.
Lornak HP:38/38 AC: 16(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday September 19th, 2016 11:57:47 PM
Before reaching Marsh House Lornak takes time to seek out a purchase for his new feathered companion amongst the many stalls of the merchant quarter. He enters his room and lays down his weathered pack and gear where they will rest until he gives them maintenance. Now is time to acquaint Vin to her new home.
Lornak opens the window near his desk that enters to the courtyard and places a new perch upon the shrubbery under the open night sky. He then gently sets Vin about the perch and removes her coverings. The owl squawks and stretches but seems pleased with where she finds herself. "From here you can enter the night freely." He says to the owl who merely stares at him with cold eyes.
His task complete he decides to join the group in finding a solid meal. As he leaves his room he hears the flapping of wings and smiles. He strolls out into the Main Room to join whomever sets out to find an inn. He converses with Dusan about not having enough time for his crafting; "Its too bad we have pressing matters with our new property. I was looking forward to trying out the new reagents I acquired in our travels abroad."
Var (Tom I.) HP:49/49 AC:17/T:13/F:14 CMD:21 Tuesday September 20th, 2016 2:21:50 PM
At the Marsh House Var begins to dump out the gear they've acquired in their journey, separating things out into a 'keep' pile and a 'sell pile.
"Hrm.." Var says with a touch of satisfaction, "Gonna need a wheelbarrow to get this to the Catacombs."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Tuesday September 20th, 2016 2:38:51 PM
Wil searches for someone to launder his robes as he takes all his armor off for the night. He then dresses in his best clothes and heads out to eat. Outside of the dark clothes, he looks a bit worse for wear. Dirty and tired but the Courtier outfit hung on him well. "Hi everyone," he says as he sits down to eat.
Hmerrin(HP 43/43 AC21/14t/17ff, CMD 21) Tuesday September 20th, 2016 8:41:56 PM
Hmerrin clomps up to the large room, does a quick check to ensure the small wood chip he left on each window is still in place, deposits his stuff in a pile sorta near his bed, and collapses.
"Ahhhhh" he sighs. The teen lies there contentedly...for a good 45 seconds.
"I'm hungry," he decides.
Hmerrin looks around for someone to go get him something to eat. Unfortunately, no one is close by, and he resigns himself to walking all the way downstairs for some grub.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:27/27; AC:18 Touch 18; FF 14] - CMD 18 d20=11 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+5=16 ; Tuesday September 20th, 2016 9:07:59 PM
Toston also casts detect magic on everything trying to figure out what they have. (OOC: 11 was misclick)
(OOC: Here are 12 spellcraft rolls: 16,9,14,18,9,18,18,12,10,9,18,16)
DM Kathy Tuesday September 20th, 2016 9:31:44 PM
[Everybody take 200 XP for this final scene. Also, we'll consider all treasure identified and/or appraised. If you have questions about any of it, ask it on the email thread. And now, let's move on!]
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