DM Robert - "You never know with artists Bart." Saturday April 27th, 2019 10:16:47 AM
Bartomus looks at the painting and can't decide what the artist was thinking. (This is especially true of the Werewolf one, I mean really who paints a werewolf in mid leap through the air descending on a frightened woman running away but looking back over her shoulder and knowing that she can't get away. It certainly depicts the emotion and technically captures the scene, but who would want that hanging around the house. Clearly the woman is going to die.) He picks one of them up.
Dirk identifies the scroll work. It lends to making the painting seem more evil, as if the frame were somehow holding in check the terrible scene depicted (if curious google temple of elemental evil, the painting is the cover of that module but without all the writing on it.)
Dorbin points out that when they drop off the painting they would be close enough to check out this Torbin Cook fellow. (It's interesting that none of you really asked about what the books were about.)
Micah asks Dirk if he can recast that message spell.
Stock is ready to go and almost falls over Dorbin's cat.
Zanderallen is ready to go.
Sid wonders about visiting the 'temple' of Wardd's Luck.
Stohp thanks Bartomus for his help and ask him to remind her to tell him her story later on.
===== Who beside Bart is carrying a painting or is Bart carrying both paintings?
You proceed onward and upward. Halfway to Rosebud Publishing there appears to be some sort of disturbance ahead. There's a crowd of gathering.
Everyone may make Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear the sounds of a couple of recorders (the musical instrument) being played as well as laughter and giggling of children. }
If you are a Taur and can see over people heads, Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { There appear to be several children playing instruments and dancing in the street. You make out somewhere between 5 and 10. Some of them are playing what look to be simple recorders (that versatile instrument) while others are dancing and working in and out between the people watching. You estimate that they are between 9 and 11 years old.}
If you want to work your way to the front of the crowd, Reflex 25, Diplomacy 30, or Intimidate 30.
____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession: Temple of Elemental Evil and painting, The Werewolf Spies his Prey
1 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=18 ; Saturday April 27th, 2019 8:42:42 PM
Bartomus tried to juggle the two paintings, walk, and pay attention to what he was doing. It was hard. But, he walked, stumbled, and stepped his way along with the others. He heard giggling, and music, and laughter ahead of them, but the way was thick with people, and the paintings were hard enough to navigate with through them.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=13 ; d20+9=17 ; Saturday April 27th, 2019 9:29:54 PM
Dirk nods and casts the spell once again. After casting, he grabs his bag and prepares to head out with the rest of the group.
Message Spell cast. Message duration 80 minutes. Applies to the entire group. Allows whispered communication among targeted creatures within 180 ft that can only be intercepted by a DC 25 perception check.
When Micah hears the commotion, he tries to work his way forward. "Excuse me ma'am? he says to the large woman, laden with the days grocery shopping blocking his way. His smile is earnest, but it is insufficient to the task.
He keeps an eye on his fellow Shields with the intent to use Dirk's spell to keep in touch should anyone be able to move through the crowd. Noticing Bart's juggling act, he decides to stay close to help protect their valuable cargo.
OOC: what's the distance between the Shields and the commotion?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+9=15 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 11:38:35 AM
Emily Jasmine quickly dodges out of the way of Stock's attempted kick and somehow appears once again between his feet before he makes it to the door. She looks up at him and quickly scampers out of the way before he can respond again.
At the crowd, Dorbin looks up and says, "Well I can't see a thing." He stands there staring at the crowd, but having no idea how to get through.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+13=17 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 1:50:56 PM
Stock grumbles for a while about "that darned cat" and then realizes he is in the midst of some kind of a crowd and can't make his way forward. He takes in a deep breath, about to lay into the crowd and force them out of his way when he hears something. "It's just some kids and some music. I guess we don't have to rush through."
"Stohp do you see anything ahead of us?"
====== Perception 17
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=11 ; d20+17=21 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 6:17:44 PM
Zanderallen tries a different route through but is unable to open a path to get through. "Anybody see whats going on. And keep an eye on the paintings, we've already had one person try to nab them." ---------------- Perception 11 Diplomacy 21
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=17 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 6:50:58 PM
Stohp cranes to see over the crowd, but another Taur doing the same thing happens to be in front of her and she can't see over him (perception 17). "No, I can't see. Lets just try to work our way around, make sure to keep a tight hold of the painting."
DM Robert - " Lets just try to work our way around, make sure to keep a tight hold of the painting." Monday April 29th, 2019 8:16:34 PM OOC man no love from the die roller
Bartomus keeps a firm grip on the paintings.
Dirk casts message.
Micah tries to get people's attention to be able to get to the front of the crowd. He can determine that there are perhaps 3 layers of people ahead of him.
Dorbin is confounded by the crowd.
Stock being a dwarf is further hampered and only sees the backs of people's heads. He is pretty sure it's only some kids giving some sort of musical performance.
Zanderallen also tries to get to the front of the crowd but it does not seem to be budging.
Stohp cranes to see over the crowd, but another Taur doing the same thing happens to be in front of her and she can't see over him. ====== Appraise or Performance 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { You realize that the performance you hear is really not very good. It's as if they have no skill in it at all.}
The party is stymied by the crowd. There is some effort to make your way sideways and forward. It meets with some success. You are now further down the street and also somewhat closer to the performance. In fact there is only 1 row of heads in front of your view to the performance.
Any Character whose CHARACTER SHEET says they are over 6 feet tall may... Perception 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { There appear to be several children playing instruments and dancing in the street. You make out somewhere between 5 and 10. Some of them are playing what look to be simple recorders (that versatile instrument) while others are dancing and working in and out between the people watching. You estimate that they are between 9 and 11 years old.}
If you Succeed on the above roll then you may Perception 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { Those kids aren't kids, they are halflings!}
The music continues to play and now that you're closer you note that some of the kids are weaving into the crowd grabbing adult's hands and turning them round, trying to get them to dance with them.
One of the children stumbles into Stock bumping him and then grabbing at him to keep from falling. "sorry mister" the little girl whispers as she continues her dance into the crowd. Stock only Perception 24 Highlight to display spoiler: { Your money pouch is gone. }
Any other Shield near Stock (which means any of you, but it's not a group effort roll) may roll Perception 29 Highlight to display spoiler: { There's something missing from Stock's belt.} ____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession: Temple of Elemental Evil and painting, The Werewolf Spies his Prey
1 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+3=18 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=27 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 8:58:47 PM
The crowd continued to thicken and Bartomus tried juggling the paintings while seeing ahead of him. It wasn't easy, and only made harder by the sound of someone slapping a pack of rats with wet blankets. He looked around the paintings and realized that it was a group of children wanna-bes. He glowered at a couple that were nearer to him. The singing sounded more like mating alley cats punctuated with dying rats. His face cringed as they continued.
"Whose going to ask these halflings to clear out?" He asked of his fellow Shields.
Appraise 18; Perception - 24; 20; and 27 near Stock so that failed.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=13 ; d20+11=26 ; Monday April 29th, 2019 9:09:13 PM
Sid immediately in on guard tries to watch what is going on. Did he hear someone being bumped. It's so loud, he makes his way to one of the side buildings and if he can, will climb to the second story.
The bustle and noise concerns Micah. As he sees the children running among them, he sadly suspects that larceny may be their intent.
Unable to see any specific act, he rather tries to discern the nature of their behavior.
======== Perception 3 vs DC 10 No roll against DC 29 Sense Motive 35 vs the children bustling the crowd
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+14=19 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+12=14 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 4:12:26 AM
Stohp to has been around the block and immediately suspects a pick-pocketing scheme. She's able to see the halfling singers clearly (19 & 20) and though she doesn't catch the halfling doing anything (perception 25; if she can Aid Bart that's high enough) she still ties to catch her (14 to grapple).
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+13=28 ; d20+12=16 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 9:31:06 AM
Stock's grumbling sounds like distant thunder as he elbows his way through the crowd. Then some little brat bumps into him and...
"Hey Kid! You got something that's mine!"
He immediately starts double timing it through the crowd toward the little thief, barking at anybody who gets in his way. There are so many aimless wanderers here though that he can't quite focus his anger on any one target.
He feels his rage building. ======= Perception 28 Intimidate 16
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+15=19 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 10:41:45 AM
As the chaos starts, Dorbin calls out, "It's a scam! Everyone watch your pockets!" He says this while stepping into a doorway in case there is a stampede.
OOC: Appraise: 19
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=24 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+6=22 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 2:28:22 PM
Zanderallen managed to see over the heads of the row in front of them and see the group of children, no wait halflings, playing badly for the crowd. Having grown up on the streets of the fence he knows immediately what is going on. Then Stock calls out and he knows things are about to get really chaotic. He heads straight to Bart and helps him with the paintings, "Let's get over to the side Bart, we don't want these damaged in the coming rush." ------------------------ Perception 24, 24 Perform 22
DM Robert - "Hey Kid! You got something that's mine!" Tuesday April 30th, 2019 8:09:12 PM
Bartomus calls out the kids as being halflings.
Sid tries to climb a building.
Micah is not sure what's going on but takes a moment to look around and then realizes what's up. By the way this is the real life equivalent: "The young assassin You’re exploring the sights and sounds of sunny Barcelona when a group of children start dancing around you. As you watch them, a tiny hand is exploring the depths of your backpack."
Stohp suspects some pick pocketing going on. Sorry the 'child' has danced away so you don't get a grab chance just yet.
Stock's realizes his coin pouch has been taken and starts after the little scamp.
Dorbin calls trying to warn everyone. hmm, wondering if this is like shouting fire in a crowd but in reverse.
Zanderallen moves close to Bartomus and tries to help protect the paintings.
Dirk? ------------------------
The Chase is on! Stock chases after the halfling with his money and though they have the same move speed, Stock is not bothered by having to dance between humans. Stock may make an attempt to grapple, or whatever Stock would do to the halfing.
The crowd reacts to Dorbin's words. You can see many people checking pockets and belts. Soon there are shouts of "I've been robbed!" "It must be those kids." "Help Guard!" "Come hear you little..."
Suddenly the music stops. "Cheese it the gig's up! Yells one of the players of the recorders. There's a sudden swarming of people going to and fro. You see the halfling trying to make their getaway and the crowd seems torn, some are trying to go after them, some seem to be milling about, and some are walking away. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { You see a couple of halfing's throw what appear to be caltrops on the ground and head away from the crowd. }
You may let them escape or give chase. You are faster than them, because they have move 20. Make a Reflex save 15 to avoid the caltrops and close this round with a target. If you wish to close and are successful please roll for the appropriate action you wish to take. ____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession: Temple of Elemental Evil and painting, The Werewolf Spies his Prey
1 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=25 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2019 10:05:21 PM
Dirk sees a few halflings throw some caltrops and make a hasty exit. He points them out to his companions excitedly. "Did you all see that? A few of us should go after them, they can't get away with that!"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday April 30th, 2019 11:42:01 PM "Not going to be me, holding these things is a challenge enough," Bartomus said as he shifted the paintings again to try to see Dirk. "I can keep heading to get these to their rightful home with some one who isn't chasing halflings."
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Wednesday May 1st, 2019 11:49:29 AM
Dorbin pauses a moment, then looks to see if he can spot a pair of halfings trying to get away. If he does, he will cast grease directly in front of them to try and get them to fall and slow their escape.
Realizing that pandemoniom is the likely outcome of the diminutive robber band being exposed, he moves close to Bartomus to better protect the paintings.
======= Perception 16 Readied action: Combat Maneuver Grapple: CMB 27 to anyone who tries to grab a painting. (Should they threaten, this will provoke.)
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday May 1st, 2019 6:51:21 PM
Stohp shakes her head doubtfully. "To many people in the way, did you even see where they went? They'll likely have an escape route planned as well. Let's stick to our mission and not risk the painting."
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; Per: +13; Surv: +11; SM: +6 d20+17=35 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:05:28 PM
Stock roars as he enters a rage and body tackles the halfling. [b]Give me back my purse![b]
After he gets the thief down, he holds it there looking around for direction for the others, apparently not sure what to do now.
=== Grapple 35 Also in a rage
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=26 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+10=27 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2019 7:09:43 PM
Sid gets far enough out of the crowd and up the building to see and feel more at ease. "Caltrops be careful!" Sid quickly plots his path and leaps, planning on dancing across the shoulders of the pedestrians. The brawny man he aims for moves at the last second and Sid goes down in a crumpled heap. "Ooow, my ankle." He hobbles to his feet and says outloud, "This is not my day." Hearing Stoph he says, "ok, that's probably for the best. Yeah"
DM Robert - "Hey Kid! You got something that's mine!" d100=85 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+7=22 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2019 8:20:11 PM
Dirk encourages the others to go after the halflings.
Bartomus declines and keeps a hold of the paintings.
Dorbin looks to grease up the works.
Micah moves close to Bartomus ready to deal some hulkamania to anyone that gets too close.
Stohp decides they need to stay focused on their mission.
Stock does the Macho Man atomic elbow and lands on the halfling pinning him to the ground.
Sid executes an unsafe leap from the top of the two story store he was on to the crowd below.
Zanderallen appears dump struck by the chaos.
====== The street erupts in chaos. People are running to and fro, dogs are barking and in general the mayhem is such that no one can make sense of things. Perhaps that was all the halfling's plans.
The Shields decide for the most part to sit this one out. They stand huddled in a door way, well except of Stock and Sid.
Dorbin's spell hits two halflings that were trying to get away. However, they have managed to stay on their feet. They slowly make their way to the edge of the grease spell, only to see several of the 'villagers' ready to deal out some street justice. There may be some halflingcide in the works, as you can see people smashing their fists into their palms and a few have taken out some daggers and are making jabbing motions.
The halfling under Stock squirms but fails to break free of Stock's grapple. "Your mouthwash ain't cutting it." the halfling gasps out to Stock.
Sid sits on the cobblestone rubbing his ankle.
____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession: Temple of Elemental Evil and painting, The Werewolf Spies his Prey
1 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) d20+8=22 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 3:52:26 AM
Seeing that things might turn ugly Stohp advances on the crowd. "Lets not do anything to hasty folks. I'm a Silver Shield and I can't condone murder even if they robbed you. We'll take them into custody, get you your stuff back, and see them off to the guards for a proper punishment." She hopes the reputation of the shields will help calm people down and make them confident justice will be served. (diplomacy 22)
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Thursday May 2nd, 2019 7:36:24 AM
Dirk nods his head and holds back. He scans the crowd and sure enough, he doesn't see them. He sighs and nods his head, knowing it was likely a futile attempt.
---------------------- Perception:
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20=4 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 8:58:45 AM
Dorbin raises his hands to try and help calm the crowd, but no one notices him (diplomacy, aid another: 4)
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 d20+22=37 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 9:36:32 AM Raging
"If my breath isn't cutting it, then maybe my axe will."
Stock catches himself reaching back for his hand axe. He closes his eyes and takes a ragged breath. He then reverses his grip, adjusts his legs around the thief and thoroughly pins him. "OK Pipsqueek. How dumb do you have to be to try to steal from an Angry Dwarf. One of the Silver Shields no less. First, give me my purse. Second...Second..."
He looks around for a second and then says, "Micah, Z, Do you have any questions for this guy?"
He feels his rage receding. ====== Maintain Grapple w/ +5 bonus 37 The Halfling is pinned
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 26/12/26) CMD:18 d20+10=20 ; d20+16=24 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 1:12:58 PM
Micah starts toward Sid when he realizes he's injured. After a quick check, he realizes a caltrop has pierced the poor elf's boot. He quickly bandages it up so that Sid is no longer hobbled. With a gentle tap on his boot, he pronounces, "Almost good as new."
Hearing his name, he looks up to see the poor trapped halfling struggling against Stock's iron grip. He rises and approaches. With a thoughtful expression, he asks with a shake of his head and a kindly expression, "Haven't you ever heard that it is unwise to take coin from a dwarf, especially one with anger issues? What is your name and why should my friend here let you go?"
======== Heal 20 vs DC 15 to heal caltrop damage. Diplomacy 24
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+17=27 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 5:15:54 PM
Zander shakes himself into action and joins Stohp in making sure there is not a crowd lynching. "Everybody calm down and put those daggers away right now. Robbery does not justify murder. However a returning of money will go a long way towards making sure the guard treat you fairly." He moves towards the group that has the halflings cornered. -------------------------- Diplomacy 27
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+8=15 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 7:15:51 PM
Sid stands and goes over to the halfling under Stock and says to him in Halfling, "Look now, this one has had a bad day and doesn't like thieves. Best make sure you cooperate because I've seen him split an Orc with his bare hands." In common he says to Stock, "Whoa now," he says slapping Stock's shoulder really hard, "there's no reason to resort to that now, I'm sure they'll give back what they took."
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Thursday May 2nd, 2019 7:43:13 PM
Bartomus simply continued on his way with the paintings trying his best to keep them safe amidst the chaos filling the streets.
DM Robert - "Hey Kid! You got something that's mine!" d20+6=9 ; d20+3=23 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 8:19:35 PM
Stohp steps forward and attempts to pacify the crowd.
Dirk looks around but with all the hustle and bustle can't really see much.
Dorbin follows Stohp out, but no one pays attention to him.
Stock calms down somewhat but maintains a healthy pin on the halfling.
Micah helps Sid and then goes over to help Stock.
Zander goes forth with Stohp to get the halflings to surrender.
Sid tries some psychology on the halfing Stock has pinned.
Bartomus remains in the doorway hanging onto the paintings. =============== Stohp, Dorbin, and Zanderallen manage to get the crowd calmed down somewhat. The halfling's look like they were going to put up a fight with the crowd. However, now they seem cowed. They fish in their pockets and hand over 5 money pouches. "Ah we would have gotten away if someone hadn't cast this spell." One of halflings indicates the grease spell. The other halfling pipes up, "Yeah see, we gots rights. You can't hurt us if we surrender." Bluff 9
Stock's hafling makes a face at him and then goes into her vest. Then Micah shows up and her hands shifts. She brings out a money pouch and tosses it to Stock. She looks at Micah. She shrugs, "All dwarves have anger issues they don't like being short. Pudden Tain, ask me a gain I'll tell you the same." When Sid walks over she pauses Sense Motive 23. "I think you have orc's confused with elves. It's Elves that Dwarves hate most." She sticks her tongue out at Sid.
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { In the distance you can now hear the tweet of guard whistles, summoning the watch. } ____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession: Temple of Elemental Evil and painting, The Werewolf Spies his Prey
1 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=12 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2019 8:55:33 PM
Dirk walks over to Bartomus with a smile. "Hey buddy, do you mind if I hang around these paintings with you? I just have a bad feeling that something might happen. I'd hate to not be here just in case I'm needed." -------------------------------------------- Perception: 12
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Friday May 3rd, 2019 10:47:52 AM
Dorbin looks around and realizes that no one notices him again. He sheepishly slips over to Dirk and Bart to help keep an eye on the paintings. He realizes that the guards are coming, so he relaxes as bit.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 d20+13=25 ; d20+12=13 ; Friday May 3rd, 2019 2:15:03 PM Fatigued Stock's grip loosens a bit as his rage ends. He turns his head and looks at Sid and in Dwarven says "He's a salty one." He then laughs a bit at the situation.
Then to the halfling, he says, "I'm going to let you go so that you can give me my coin purse back. If you run, I will clobber you. After that we can talk about the fact that the watch is on the way and what you want to do about that."
He jumps to his feet and watches the little guy closely. ====== Perception 25 Intimidate 13...Oh Stock.
Micah's face spreads into a huge grin at the little halfling's cheekiness. After Stock releases her, he extends his hand, making a point to look at the jeweled ring on it and says, "Let's start over. My name is Micah. Pleased to meet you."
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=22 ; Friday May 3rd, 2019 5:26:35 PM "Well that what happens when you break the law. Eventually somebody catches on and you find yourself in a sticky situation. If you all want to collect your returned coin purses and head on your way I'm sure we can handle things with the guard. Unless anyone is still missing any valuables?" ------------ perception 22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Friday May 3rd, 2019 6:47:38 PM
Stohp puts her hands on the other two Hafllings to make sure they can't bolt at the sound of the approaching guards.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Friday May 3rd, 2019 7:57:05 PM "I sure am glad you're here Dorbin. I'm not great at the fighting thing, so it's nice to have someone with a few more skills than I." Dirk smiles as he pats Dorbin on the back.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=13 ; Friday May 3rd, 2019 9:19:35 PM
Sid laughs at Puddin', and says to Stock, "I'm starting to think it's an untold racial trait." To Puddin' he says in Halfling, "These're good folk who don't like theivin' or lyin'. Treat Micah honestly and he'll give you the best shake of'em all. Oh, and I was pulling your leg about the Dwarf. I've seen him do much worse to much bigger and I am always glad I'm on his side." ((Last bit is said with complete honesty.))
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Friday May 3rd, 2019 10:17:26 PM "Hey, everyone, can we just get these things to their owner? I mean catch the halflings, shake out your money, and let's get these two things home." He felt that trying to reason with the thieflings just was not helping them with their mission. "We got other things to find. Unless they could be of help with that."
DM Robert - "Hey Kid! You got something that's mine!" Saturday May 4th, 2019 11:00:26 AM
Dirk hangs with Bartomus.
Dorbin joins Dirk and Bartomus.
Stock retrieves his money from the female halfling.
Micah tries to greet the female halfling properly.
Zanderallen tries to disperse the crowd and also ask if all has been returned.
Stohp puts the iron claw grip on the two halflings.
Sid finds 'Puddin' amusing.
Bartomus just wants to get the paintings back where they belong.
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The female halfling bats Micah's hand away. "Don't try to sweet talk me big man."
Several citizens in the crowd still complain about their missing money. While you caught three, that means seven got a way. Of those six were working the crowd. You caught 2 of the three 'musicians'. Though a bard would probably seriously question they status even as amateurs.
The guards show up. You do not recognize anyone. However they seem competent. They take the three prisoners and after searching them disarm them of saps and darts. They then tie them up and securely as their hands are too small for manacles. Two of them watch the prisoners while the third starts taking statements from the crowd and recording losses.
It seems the appropriate time to do as the Lone Ranger and Tonto and the Sheilds are able to pull a quiet fade away.
You arrive at Rosebud Publishing it is now 2pm. ____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession: Temple of Elemental Evil and painting, The Werewolf Spies his Prey
1 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Sunday May 5th, 2019 10:43:55 AM
"Well, that was very exciting. What do you think is next? Assassins, thieves, and then what? Betrayal?"
Micah sadly shakes his head as the halflings are taken away. To Zanderallen he laments, "I fear what I saw as courage was merely rebelliousness and bravado. I pray she does not come to an ill end."
Sid's quip brings him out of his reverie. "We can only hope," he responds as they make their way to Rosebud.
Making sure the paintings are still in Bartomus' care, he steps resolutely into the reception hall.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Monday May 6th, 2019 1:58:25 AM "Where do you want these two?" Bartomus asked after they had been let into the Rosebud. "Been juggling them the whole way and really, really want to just set them down." He shifted the paintings and slowly lowered them to the floor. "We need to go visit Perimon, books should be easier to carry, right?"
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Monday May 6th, 2019 4:26:42 AM
Stohp grunts at SIds comment. "I hope not. Who'd even be betraying us?"
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Monday May 6th, 2019 7:50:36 AM
Dirk nods at Bartomus in agreement. "I'm not the smartest guy around, but even I'll admit that books must be lighter than paintings, yes?" Dirk says with a chuckle.
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+8=27 ; Monday May 6th, 2019 11:27:14 AM
Dorbin smiles and thanks Dirk for the kind words. He continues along with the others to Rosebud publishing. As they arrive, he looks around for anyone watching the group or watching the location (perception: 27).
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday May 6th, 2019 11:53:15 AM
Zander shakes his head as the halflings are hauled away, "I fear you are right Micah. There is often little direction for ones of the street to find honest work. But they did break the law and they must face the consequences."
As they enter Rosebud Zander knocks loudly and calls out, "Special delivery for a Miss Daneel."
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 Monday May 6th, 2019 7:54:35 PM
Stock stands by the door as they walk in Rosebud publishing. To Dirk he mutters, "I can't believe I thought the halfling was a male. Anyway, I'm glad there wasn't any bloodshed. Really I am. I get mad and all sometimes but I've always had a soft spot for the little ones."
DM Robert - "Well, that was very exciting. What do you think is next?" Monday May 6th, 2019 8:11:55 PM
Sid wonders what will happen next, revealing some pessimism.
Micah feels sorry for the halflings.
Bartomus brings in the paintings and sets them down.
Stohp wonders who would betray the Shields.
Dirk agrees that books would be easier to carry around (as long as they are not coffee table art books, which is also interesting because only have a title and author of the books, you never asked what they were about.).
Dorbin keeps an eye on the party's rear. No one is following you.
Zander wonders about the fate of those doomed to be raised in the streets.
Stock is a little taken aback that he though the Halfling was a male. Perhaps in his rage he see's all enemies as male?
================ Oh I forgot, you're on the merchant level again. Everyone make a Perception check and make sure you put the result in your post.
You are escorted up to Ms. Daneel's office by a silent and grim faced Hanse. Ms. Daneel greets you. "Oh this is marvelous. Three paintings recovered. Now we have collateral and can secure the bank loan." She is very happy. "So much work in only a few hours time. I must say I'm impressed." She appears thought for a moment.
"You know we really need a breakout best seller." She flutters her eyelashes at you collectively. "I don't suppose any of you have been keeping a journal of your exploits have you? With some proper marketing and human interest aspects it would fly off the shelves here. Perhaps even get some traction in other cities." She pauses and smiles at you.
If you do not have any journal or wish to be published she will nod sagely and understand.
There was mention of visiting Lord Peerimon but Torbin Cook is on the Merchant level and within 10 minutes walking distance. As a reminder Torbin Cook is the individual responsible for setting up the lumber cutting and village of Cutter.
____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession:
3 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=13 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 12:33:39 AM "So, where to next? More to find." Bartomus looked about at the others. "Might need to get some food on the way. Kinda hungry. Anyone else hungry? "
Perception 1 for 13 - Bartomus wouldn't notice his mother if she was standing next to him.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday May 7th, 2019 7:48:43 AM "well I've written down somethings, but inconsistently so it's full of holes I"m afraid." Stohp admits. She directs Ms. Daneel to the Lakeview page on the Woldpedia.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 d20+13=31 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 9:31:36 AM "No journal but I've been keeping stones from a lot of the places we've been. Not sure how that would help ya. Dirk, I've seen you scribbling away..."
"It seems like we should go find this Cook guy first before we find Lord Peerimon, given how close we are."
========= Perception 31 I saw your note on Torbin Cook but have we actually met him before?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+8=13 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 11:22:44 AM
When journals are mentioned, Dorbin says, "Well, I have taken extensive notes of various places we have been and what we have seen, but those really are more academic notes than anything that might be 'entertaining' as such..."
OOC: Perception: 13
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=13 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 1:02:31 PM "I'm afraid we haven't always been the best about recording our adventures. Some of our earlier times are better documented. And to fill you in on the rest of the stolen goods. Most of them were sold through a fence. We detained him and went through his records and it looks like about half of your collection will be recoverable. The other half was transported out of the city and is probably outside our reach. But we still have several more items to collect from around the Float. Your exact accounting of them has made it quite easy to establish ownership."
Once they take their leave and are back out on the street Zander airs his thoughts,"So the next couple collections might be more odious. We most definitely have the law on our side but these people will try to claim they bought it legitimately. Torbin Cook seemed like the grumpy sort from his comments at the lizardfolk greeting. I think our best approach is to confirm the book's location, preferably by sight, before declaring it as stolen. Dorbin do you know anything about the book that we could use to ask to see it?" ------------------------ Perception 13
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 26/12/26) CMD:18 d20+4=17 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 5:32:34 PM
Micah is uncomfortable enough with limited fame they are acquiring on the fence level. At Daneel's suggestion, he declines, "Ms. Daneel, as much as we would like to help in anyway we can, I think drawing additional attention to the Silver Shields would be counter productive. I do not like the prospect of drawing a crowd or warning off villains due to our reputation, not to mention those who might wish to prove themselves by confronting us directly. No, ma'am. I would rather you not publish anything about us at this time."
At mention of needing to confirm the book's location, Micah returns back to Daneel's and asks for a detailed physical description of it.
He then explains to the others that, should it be necessary, with about 15 minutes of prayer and preparation, he can access the spell locate object.
============ perception 17
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=15 ; Tuesday May 7th, 2019 6:46:44 PM
"Don't worry though, if we do think about publishing in the future we'll come to you first, don't you worry." He looks around, "Man this day is starting to turn a good one. So Ms. Daneel, do you have anything new and interesting in Celestial, Halfling, or Orcish?"
DM Robert - "It seems like we should go find this Cook guy first before we find Lord Peerimon, given how close we are." Tuesday May 7th, 2019 8:22:02 PM
Bartomus feels hungery despite having eaten recently at the Fatted Calf.
Stohp admits she wrote a few stories down about the shields...and tells her where to find them.
Stock lines out some plans of action.
Dorbin defers saying how his notes are more academic essays than stories.
Zander gives an update.
Micah declines politely having any stories of the Shields made into a serial novel.
Sid asks about books in foreign languages.
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Stock only, he will have to share in character. Highlight to display spoiler: {When traveling through the merchant level you notice several stores have a small diamond (kite like) symbol within a circle located near the door. This is extremely small, the circle is about 1 inch in diameter. It is usually located near the bottom of the door.}
Ms. Daneel answers Sid. "Well we don't publish such things. We really try to keep in touch with the market in order to make sales. That said, I'm not sure what exactly is in the library. It's been built up for many years and I doubt anyone would have found the time to read everything in it. It's not just our published books, it's exchange books with other publishers, and of course Lord Arle" she stifles back a tear, "was a collector of books."
As they are leaving Micah rushes back into the office and asks about the books they are looking for. Ms. Daneel answers, [b]"Oh yes, lets see I had to pull their cards from the library just to see what they were about. As I said earlier no one could have read everything in the library. Seriously it was 40x70 and had bookshelves 9 feet high, assume 9 shelves per 10 foot section.
1-An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, by Gary Gygax, a blue velvet book, about 12 inches by 9 inches - crazy story about a group of adventurers finding a strange underground temple filled with weird golems and bizzare magic. --- 2-Pharaoh by Tracy Hickman. 3- The Oasis of the White Palm by Tracy Hickman. 4- The Lost Tomb of Martek by Tracy Hickman. these 3 books are a trilogy all done in blue leather. The books are 7 by 5. They are a fictional work describing adventures in a desert fighting a dead god. ---- 5-Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook 6-Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson 7-Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack 8-In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick These books are 7 by 5, green leather, brown leather, orange leather, purple leather. They are a series describing some heroes running into a slaving ring and discovering the slavers have managed to take over a whole city through subterfuge and political pressure. ------- 9-Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree Brown leather 11 by 9. This is a one of a kind. It is a leather journal chronicle the adventures of the Crimson Shields fighting a criminal boss that styled himself Lord Diamond. It was never put into actual publication because of a City Edict.
Micah quickly rejoins the others. They all stand outside the establishment of Torrin Cook, there is big sign across it reading "Cutter Lumber". It is a 3 story building. Part of the building appears to be a warehouse. One entrance appears to lead into the lower level warehouse. Peering through the window you see no one in. A sign on the door says back in one hour. There is another entrance that immediately goes upstairs. This entrance is labeled "office".
____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want to have anything added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession:
3 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 Tuesday May 7th, 2019 8:28:17 PM
Dirk looks over at Bartomus and nods his head. "You know, I am a little hungry. I could eat. We could grab something on the way?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday May 7th, 2019 10:46:56 PM "We can grab something from one of the carts after we figure out this place," he pointed to the warehouse. He looked at the building and saw the sign indicating the upstairs office. He looked at the others and tried the door handle for the door that said upstairs. "Hello, Shields here, looking for Master Cook. Hello."
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 26/12/26) CMD:18 d20+18=32 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 12:40:04 PM
Before arriving Micah shares his thoughts on their current objective, "Although I deem it unlikely to be the case, we will have to assume that Torrin acquired these books in good faith. As much as I hate tipping our hand, given Torrin's social status, the direct approach probably is best advised."
He pauses a moment to look pointedly at Stock. "And by direct I mean asking him politely....and calmly."
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Sense Motive 32 on Torrin Cook should the opportunity arise:
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Wednesday May 8th, 2019 2:03:01 PM "Good clarification Micah. Usually the direct approach for us is a straight line bashing any heads or walls that get in the way. I guess they're out at lunch?", Zander waits to see if there is any answer to Bart's call.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Wednesday May 8th, 2019 4:15:30 PM "Well if we're asking then lets ask." Stohp goes up to the entrance marked "office" and knocks politely.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=14 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 7:07:35 PM
Sid sniffs, "Ok, Stock will ask nicely, and I can strong arm'em... grr." He blandly faces the door behind Stock, keeping his eyes open.
DM Robert - "Hello, Shields here, looking for Master Cook. Hello." Wednesday May 8th, 2019 8:09:10 PM
Dirk is strangely hungry as well.
Bartomus opens the door to the stairwell and calls out.
Micah opts for the direct but polite method.
Zanderallen agrees with Micah.
Stohp goes up the stairs (2 flights) and knocks on the door.
Sid follows Stock. ============== Unfortunately for Dirk and Bartomus there are no street vendors of food nearby.
When Bartomus calls out he gets no reply. He does hear what sounds like someone pacing and when he called out the pacing stopped.
Stohp takes the lead and goes up the stairs. At the top (it would be the third floor) there is a sizeable landing and another door that says office. Stohp knocks. After a slight delay, 10 seconds, you hear, "Come in.
The Shields enter the office. You can perceive that it is a rather large office. In fact this would actually be the outer office for most business. There are 2 couches, an obvious reception desk, one window to the right, and a door on the left. There is a man standing just in front of the reception desk. He is worn looking. There are bags under his eyes probably from lack of sleep. His clothing looks rumpled as if worn for several days without cleaning, or maybe slept in.
"Wha, what do you want? Shields you said are you the Silver Shields?" He squints slightly at you. "Yes, I remember seeing you two at the reception." He points a finger at Micah and Zanderallen.
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { The office appears to have seen better days. You can tell there is dust and a few cobwebs in the corner. However, the couches show no dust.}
Sense Motive 25, Micah go ahead and read. Highlight to display spoiler: { The man's finger trembles slightly when he pointed at you. You also noted the stutter when you came in. It appears the man is very nervous.}
____________________________________ [/i]OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want the book descriptions added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek[/i]
In your possession:
3 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+12=16 ; d20+8=18 ; Wednesday May 8th, 2019 10:48:04 PM
After holding the door open, he followed the others up to the office and into the reception area. He looked about and saw the doors, but not much else caught his attention in the office. He listened to the haggared man and smiled when it seemed that he recognized at least a few of the Shields.
Percetion 16; Sense Motive 18
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=22 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+17=27 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 9:58:24 AM
Zander takes note of the state of the room and it's occupant. He shakes off the rudeness of the greeting and replies with a slight bow, "Yes, we had the pleasure of making your acquaintance at the reception. I hope everything is going well Torbin. I wish this was just a social call but unfortunately we are here on business. You purchased a book, The Lost Tomb of Martek, a while back from one Sturgeus. Unfortunately Sturgeus did not come by his goods honestly and we are helping the rightful owner track down their property. If it's not too much of an inconvenience we really need to return that book." Zander does his very best to construct his phrases and tones to soften the blow he knows he is delivering. ------------------------------------------------ Perception 22 Sense Motive 29 Diplomacy 27
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+8=28 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 11:21:37 AM
Dorbin lets the others do the talking and keeps watch behind them and back to the street (Perception: 28)
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 d20+13=31 ; d20+6=10 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 3:23:51 PM
Stock coughs and then says in a low voice, "Sorry, must have gotten distracted. Did any of you see the little diamond symbols on the doors of the stores? Anybody know what they mean?"
He then makes himself look unassuming, standing near Zanderallen but not looking threateningly.
Micah realizes there is something amiss here beyond the sudden appearance of the Silver Shields.
He nods as Zanderallen lays out their purpose and attempts to soften the request even further, adding in a kindly tone, "Master Cook, forgive me for saying so, but you appear have been struggling with some trouble already. What is amiss?"
============ Perception 7 Diplomacy to Aid Zanderallen (No roll needed. Auto succeed against DC10) No need to add the book descriptions. Micah only needs them should he need to cast Locate Object.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+12=29 ; d20+5=9 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 6:24:52 PM
Sid's eyes flick around and nods to himself slightly. He paces slightly to see if anything additionally catches his eye, like:
Has the couch been slept on? Are there paths in the floor from walking... like there's not dirt there? Anything else of interest
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Thursday May 9th, 2019 6:40:14 PM
Stohp is all ready to talk and be all diplomatic but her party members beat her to it. So she shrugs (internally) and waits to see what happens.
DM Robert - "What is amiss?" Thursday May 9th, 2019 8:21:29 PM
Bartomus listens politely to the haggard man.
Zander lays it out, and tries to be diplomatic.
Dorbin watches down the stairs.
Stock asks everyone about the diamond shaped symbols near some merchants doors.
Micah adds to the diplomatic approach.
Sid's casts a discerning eye around the place.
Stohp is ready to aid the diplomacy(I'm going to go ahead and roll to up the aid another total). --------- Stock asks about the symbols on some of the shop stores. Now that he points them out you did notice a few on your way here. There is not one on the Torbin's store. However, Knowledge local 15, or Strait up Intelligence check 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are reminded of the pendants you took off of Shredd's and his men, oh and Father Arellius . You know the gang that was working for Lord Crimson.}
Torbin goes to sit in the reception's chair. Putting the desk between you. Elbows on the table he leans forward, his forehead into his hands. You hear a chuckle or a light sob. His fingers go back through his hair. He lifts his head and his hair is quite disheveled. "Really, that's why you're here, a book." Then he pauses, "I don't have it anymore."
Torbin shakes his head. "Trouble, well you should know. I had invested in the lumber industry, put everything I had in it. Even had to borrow. Everything was going good. Then you bring the lizards into the mix. Now everyone is hot about the wood the lizards are brining, even though they are not bringing in that much. Buyers are wanting to wait. Construction is slowing down. I have payroll, people depend on me..." He gets up again and starts pacing behind the desk. "Commitments, money." He seems to be talking to himself. Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { you hear him whisper "What have I done?"}
Sid eyeing the room can determine that it looks like the couches may have had people sitting in them. He can't really tell if there's a specific path of pacing being done. Sid Profession Merchant 20 Highlight to display spoiler: { Hmm, here you have someone needing an avenue to pay his employee's. Someone with employee's with nothing to do right now....maybe pick up trash?}
____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want the book descriptions added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession:
3 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=26 ; d20+1=10 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 9:12:40 PM
((So it's funny because I resisted this earlier))
Sid wipes some dust off of the desk on a finger, looks at the dust, and wipes it away. "Master Torbin. We have a little situation that I have been trying to solve that I feel the solution would be mutually beneficial."
Sid turns to him and pulls his hands behind his back and says, "You see since the Ratkin have left the Float a vital service has not been taken care of, and that is Sanitation. I wish to create a Sanitation Guild for the Float where trash and litter is regularly collected, sorted, and dealt this. I am already in talks with some Ratkin to be consultants, but the severity of the situation is such that I feel starting immediately and refining a the processes as we go would be most beneficial."
Sid clears his throat, "To be clear, the trash is building. At the pubs, at the homes, and everywhere in between and I mean to stop it before we are living in a plague city. Would you like to discuss more?"
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=26 ; d20+1=10 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 9:12:40 PM
((So it's funny because I resisted this earlier))
Sid wipes some dust off of the desk on a finger, looks at the dust, and wipes it away. "Master Torbin. We have a little situation that I have been trying to solve that I feel the solution would be mutually beneficial."
Sid turns to him and pulls his hands behind his back and says, "You see since the Ratkin have left the Float a vital service has not been taken care of, and that is Sanitation. I wish to create a Sanitation Guild for the Float where trash and litter is regularly collected, sorted, and dealt this. I am already in talks with some Ratkin to be consultants, but the severity of the situation is such that I feel starting immediately and refining a the processes as we go would be most beneficial."
Sid clears his throat, "To be clear, the trash is building. At the pubs, at the homes, and everywhere in between and I mean to stop it before we are living in a plague city. Would you like to discuss more?"
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+7=8 ; d20+12=13 ; Thursday May 9th, 2019 10:04:43 PM
Bartomus looked about, but was distracted, like when he was walking through the Float to the lumber merchant. There was just so much that contrasted with all the places they had been. He tried to focus on the conversations, but he found himself day dreaming. When there was a mention of the lizard folk, he focused just enough to shrug.
"So you don't have the book, where did you put the book, or who did you give it to?" He asked before they got to wrapped up in trash and plauge talk.
Knowledge - 1+7; Perception 1+12--lordy
Dirk Devlin (Joe) HP: 59/59 AC: 20/14/17 CMB: 5 CMD: 17 d20+9=13 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 9:16:06 AM
Dirk walks over to Dorbin and joins him in watching the stairs, all the while keeping an ear perked to listen to the conversations. He strains to listen in the hopes of hearing anything noteworthy. "How are things, Mr. Dorbin?"
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 d20+3=19 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+6=13 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 9:48:05 AM
Stock rubs his beard as he listens to Mr. Cook and nods at Sid's mention of the trash problem. "I think your lumber situation will be fine in the long run. In the meantime the Elf makes a good point."
After a moment he says, "Do you know anything about these diamond symbols showing up on doors of some of the merchants? I noticed your door doesn't have one..."
Stock lets the lumber merchant respond and then follows up with, "It looks very similar to a symbol that some of the less savory folk that we have come across used to carry."
====== Knowledge Local 19 Perception 28 Sense Motive 13 when Stock starts asking about the symbol; how is Cook reacting?
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+17=35 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+17=27 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 12:40:48 PM
Dorbin is lost in thought, trying to determine more about those symbols... He takes out his ever-present notebook and makes a sketch of the symbol so he can research it more later.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=10 ; d20+14=22 ; Friday May 10th, 2019 6:05:19 PM
Zander is taken aback several times very quickly, first but Cook saying he doesn't have the book. Then Sid swinging a trash clean up deal out of thin air, although it wasn't a bad idea. Then Stock asking about diamonds. He starts thinking where they put that signet ring they had. Maybe this pouch? He let's the others ask the questions and just looks for Torbin's reaction. ---------------- perception 10 Sense Motive 22
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Saturday May 11th, 2019 5:16:12 AM "Or sell it to." Stohp adds, guessing he might have sold it to make ends meet.
DM Robert - "So you don't have the book, where did you put the book, or who did you give it to?" Saturday May 11th, 2019 12:56:08 PM
Sid states, "I wish to create a Sanitation Guild for the Float where trash and litter is regularly collected, sorted, and dealt this. I am already in talks with some Ratkin to be consultants, but the severity of the situation is such that I feel starting immediately and refining a the processes as we go would be most beneficial.... Would you like to discuss more?"
Bartomus asks "So you don't have the book, where did you put the book, or who did you give it to?"
Dirk walks over to Dorbin and joins him in watching the stairs.
Stock rubs his beard as he listens to Mr. Cook and nods at Sid's mention of the trash problem. And then asks "Do you know anything about these diamond symbols showing up on doors of some of the merchants? I noticed your door doesn't have one..."
Dorbin is lost in thought, trying to determine more about those symbols.
Zander keeps a keen eye on Mr. Cook.
Stoph chimes in about the book.
Micah is silent. ------------- Torbin responds to Sid. "Trash pickup, sanitation...Say that sounds interesting. And hmm, refuge, landfill? recycle, oh composting..." He appears lost in thought momentarily. Knowledge Nature 20 or Merchant 20, or History 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {He's got cleared forest land. Composting the trash and then working it into the land. In a short time that area would become prime farming country.}
He turns to Bartomus and Stohp. "The book. Well I have debts, and this man, I think it was a man, made me an offer I couldn't refuse." He shakes his head and starts wringing his hands. "Lord Yeager was wanting either return on his investment or buying out of his investment. With the lizards now setting up to compete he was really pressing me to buy out his investment. It was that or face complete bankruptcy. Lord Peerimon was more understanding, but still wanted to see some profits. Well this person showed up, he/she was dressed in red robes and hood, and mask. He made me an offer. There was enough money to buy out Yeager and appease Peerimon. The only condition was that I turn over that book to him, and well.." He glances around and sits again. Clearly he is distraught. "He asked me who on the merchant level was making decent profits. He wanted to know of those, who had family or other debts. I gave him a list of people." A tear comes to his eye. "I've heard things. These enforcers, going to certain merchants at night, demanding protection money. Protection from fire, or theft, or accidents. There were a few that refused at first, then there shops were broken into. One had his home invaded and his wife and children beaten. Then these 'enforcers' showed up, and chased them off. They said these things could keep happening unless they had 'protection'. And now everyone is scared. If they say anything to the guard they could be beaten or worse."
He tells Stock. "I'm not sure what those symbols have in connection to things, but I think that somehow they mark the stores that are paying the protection racket. At least that's what I've heard and been able to piece together."
Zander is pretty sure Torbin is telling the truth. Dorbin...The symbol Highlight to display spoiler: {The diamond symbol on the circle is definitely what Crimson's men were using as some sort of identification among themselves.} IN ADDITION, if you have lived your whole life in the Float Highlight to display spoiler: { You vagely remember that maybe 10 to 15 years ago there was a mysterious Lord Diamond that was rumored to be trying to take over the underworld/gangsta' world on the Float. Maybe the library in the Sage's Guild would have more information or some similar source.} ____________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want the book descriptions added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession:
3 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Micah (John) HP: 52/52 AC: 26/12/26) CMD:18 d20+4=9 ; d20+4=5 ; Sunday May 12th, 2019 4:26:34 PM
Micah is a bit nonplussed by the new revelations.
He looks around for a place to sit, then, given the state of the room, he decides to remain standing. Taking a moment to process the new developments, he begins to see a way forward.
"Do I understand correctly that this masked individual implied you are now "protected" with the book deal?" he asks before continuing. Quickly putting some of the pieces together in his mind, he then asks "Would you be willing to help us help you and the other merchants locate this man and his gang? I think this may be bigger than a simple protection scheme."
"Also, how long ago did this transaction occur and do you have any idea where the person went? Any ideas who may be the next merchant to be targeted?"
=================== perception 9 perception 5
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 d20+4=11 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 10:08:39 AM "So you got the book, used it buy out Peerimon, but like Micah said, you gave it the red robed person," he shook his head trying to understand what was being shared. "That would mean that the robed person had a connection to Peerimon, or maybe was Peerimon? I mean how would the robed person know you had the book?"
Bartomus shook his head as he tried to figure out what they had stumbled into this time. "Red Robes, like that cult at the bakery maybe?" --- knowledge nature - 11
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] d20+12=24 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 1:48:11 PM
Dorbin listens in from the doorway. He ponders for a moment, then says, "I need to check things out in the library, those symbols remind me of something...something to do with organized crime and a Lord Diamond fellow...I'll be back!" He dashes off towards the sage's guild.
OOC: Knowledge, History vs DC 25: 24 Yes, Dorbin grew up on the trash level. He'll head to the library to research. His sage ability allows him to research any DC 30 knowledge check.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 Monday May 13th, 2019 5:07:00 PM
Zander sits down, then stands up, then starts pacing. "He knew you had the book. There was also the gang that tried to nab the painting from us. I might be paranoid but it seems this mysterious person is trying to get on our bad side. And knows how to do it. And beating up people families, that is sickening.", Zander can't help but gnash his teeth at the mere thought, "You have to let us help you Torbin. This man has to be stopped immediately. Do you have any idea who he is, where we could find him, who might know more about him? Any connection to the Lord Diamond that tried to take over the underworld many years ago? If you need protection we can make sure you and your family are safe."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) d20+10=29 ; Monday May 13th, 2019 7:32:54 PM
"Right, and I figure we could also repair, refurbish, and resale things that salvageable, reclaim as materials that what isn't and compost the rest. Hey, you own cleared timberland right? Well using that land for wheat, rice, and or barley would mean more food for the float, yes, but also fermentable and distillable grains to work into higher yield goods like beer and whiskey. What do you say? We could have an empire build on trash." Sid holds out his hand to him. "Future's but for the takin'."
Sid(Andrew) HP: 42/42; AC: 18/15/14; CMB: 2; CMD: 16) Monday May 13th, 2019 7:39:26 PM
Sid shakes his head. "Protection rackets. Strangle the honest merchant and turn them bad quicker than anything. Welp, we're not going to get a zombie plague take'er, not going to let a gang either."
DM Robert - "we're not going to get a zombie plague take'er, not going to let a gang either." Monday May 13th, 2019 9:11:34 PM Micah asks: "Do I understand correctly that this masked individual implied you are now "protected" with the book deal?"
Torbin pauses to respond. "I don't know it never really came up. I know that he sends some men here every few days or so to ask about some new merchants. I'm not paying anything but then he probably knows I have nothing to pay with."
Micah continues, "Would you be willing to help us help you and the other merchants locate this man and his gang? I think this may be bigger than a simple protection scheme."
Torben starts getting fidgety. "I don't know, they are pretty mean. They keep bragging how the guard can't arrest them because no one will press charges."
Then Micah asks, "Also, how long ago did this transaction occur and do you have any idea where the person went? Any ideas who may be the next merchant to be targeted?"
Torbin considers, "I guess about 4 weeks now. I don't know where the first guy went, he's never been back. But his men show up they say they are with Crimson and if I know what's good for me to follow directions. I'm not sure who their next target is. I know the that one of them was complaining about this guard causing them some trouble...I think they said Sergeant Smith."
Bartomus chimes in, "So you got the book, used it buy out Peerimon, but like Micah said, you gave it the red robed person," he shook his head trying to understand what was being shared. "That would mean that the robed person had a connection to Peerimon, or maybe was Peerimon? I mean how would the robed person know you had the book?"
Torbin shakes his head at Bartomus. "No, yes, well it's like this that guy in the red robes, I guess he calls himself Crimson from what his men have said, he first came here because he was trying to find out information on the other merchants. He said it was a deal I could not refuse, he would give me money to get by on and then I would tell him about the other merchants. He saw the book and then said he's give me extra gold just for that. That was how I got enough money to pay off Lord Yeager. Peerimon is just fine with looking to the long end of things as long as I can keep paying quarterly profits."
Dorbin dashes off towards the sage's guild. As he races out he bumps into someone outside the establishment, but he's moving fast and quickly on his way, all he has was the sensation of soft parts and red hair.
[/i]Zander is verclept. (see the explanation about the book above.) Then he asks "1-Do you have any idea who he is, where we could find him, who might know more about him? 2-Any connection to the Lord Diamond that tried to take over the underworld many years ago? 3-If you need protection we can make sure you and your family are safe."[/i]
Torbin pauses considering answers to the rapid fire questioning. "1- No I don't know who he is, he had a mask and fairly heavy robe and cloak, well more big cloak I guess. 2 - Connection to Lord Diamond? I'm not sure. I seem to remember some vague stuff about some villian named Lord Diamond causing problems, but I don't remember what exactly happend with him. Suddenly it just stopped, and no one really said how or why. 3 - Well it would have to be good protection, I'm not sure if you are up to it, I mean the guard can't even arrest any of them."
Sid boasts about a dream of a Beer Empire. He holds out his hand to Torbin.
Torbin looks at Sid, "Uh, no offense buy are you trying to form a partnership? We'd need to have some papers drawn up outlining all the aspects of such a thing. The days of a shake and nod are long gone my friend."
Stock? Stohp? Dirk? Dirk you were at the landing with Dorbin and watching the stairs, please make Perception 18 Highlight to display spoiler: { You hear Dorbin collide with someone as well as a feminine squeak from being run into and the very distinct sound of tush hitting cobblestone.} ___________________________________ OOC As it stands now, you've come up with several avenues of investigation, updated... Do you want the book descriptions added in?
2 - Check on Sir Stephan Imbry's past, you know he... a - owed back taxes b-owed money to the Gnomish Exhange (a bank) c - as well as Warrd’s House of Luck - Note Warrd's House of Luck is both a temple and a CASINO d - The journal mentions paying off gambling debts to Peerimon, and also mentions a "C" that he feels is too dangerous to try to blackmail. HOWEVER he does say that "C's" secret is in the book Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree, and that he hid it somewhere...
5 - The missing loot...That's in The Float A - Sages' Guild: 1-bk, An Expedition to the Barrier Peaks, B - Lord Jonas Yeager: 2-bk, Pharaoh C - Lord Peerimon: 3- bk, The Oasis of the White Palm, and the painting The Drow NOTE: According to Imbry's journal/diary these books were given to Perimon to pay a gambling debt... Slave Pits of the Undercity, by David Cook; -Secrets of the Slavers Stockade, by Harold Johnson; -Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords, by Allen Hammack; -In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords, by Lawrence Schick, BUT, according to Sturgeus he Sold to Unger Platt in Plateau City D - Torbin Cook: 4 - bk, The Lost Tomb of Martek
In your possession:
3 painting has been recovered and returned so far.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Monday May 13th, 2019 9:56:05 PM
Stoph grimaces. "We've heard of Crimson and he's trouble. I'd love to have enough actual proof to bring him down but so far we have nothing actionable. Maybe with his latest scheme we can get enough witnesses to connect him to his crimes and deal with him for good."
"I agree," replies Micah to Stohp. He hesitates to sigh heavily, then continues, "But I fear we are unlikely to find help among the merchants and it appears my brother may be in danger."
He pauses again to pace before adding, "I recall mention of the "C"'s secret being in one of the missing books. Perhaps it is time to track that down. That way we can possible grab the initiative instead of running around a step or two behind him--or her. If we get close enough, I can try to find the book with magic, but where to start? Back at Rosebud?"
=============== OOC: I am not understanding something. Torbin is out of his immediate money problems and he gave over the book. Is his angst merely worrying about his future lumber business or am I missing something?
OOC: The missing book:-Ust Delmah by Glenn Hembree Brown leather 11 by 9. This is a one of a kind. It is a leather journal chronicle the adventures of the Crimson Shields fighting a criminal boss that styled himself Lord Diamond. It was never put into actual publication because of a City Edict.
Stock (JonM) HP: 88/88; AC: 24/21/15; DR 1/-; CMB: 13; CMD: 27; Rage: 20/22 Monday May 13th, 2019 10:41:20 PM
Stock looks at Zander and the others before commenting, "I don't like bullies. Perhaps if we start taking his thugs down when they come to threaten the merchants, we can force this Red Diamond fellow to show his hand." The knuckles of his fists turn white for a moment as he considers this before he makes a conscious effort to unclench them.
Bartomus(Rod) HP: 22/52 AC: 19; Melee +7;Perc+12;Heal+9 Tuesday May 14th, 2019 10:04:38 AM "Kinda like Stock's thinking here, I mean I worked on the artisan's halls before coming to the Shields, bullies are not good for business," he said with a notable distain. He rubbed his chin and slightly shook his head.
"What if we set up a shadow to your brother, see if we can call out a few of these enforcers, capture one or two to find out their circuit?" He asked as an idea formed in his mind. 'Maybe try to see who on this song bird's list the red lads haven't visited, suggest patrols in that area by your brother?"
Dorbin (JeffO) [AC:13/13/10 HP:48/48 CMD:15] Tuesday May 14th, 2019 1:10:19 PM
Dorbin dashes through the streets trying not to collide into anyone else, heading for the sage's guild
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 88/88 AC: 25 T: 13 FF: 24 CMD: 22 d20+5=21 ; Tuesday May 14th, 2019 5:28:56 PM "I think it's time to have a serious chat with some connections of ours. We know a couple members of the Crimson Shields, one in particular who is on the council and might know about that book if it was banned from being published by a city edict. I think it's time to go pay Lord Paragon Belkior a visit.... Wait where has that young rascal Dorbin gotten himself to? Don't tell me he ran off by himself." Zander dashes down to the door and looks out over the street for the young man. ------------------------- Perception 21
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 31/49 hp AC: 25/15/21 CMB: +10 (12 Grapple, 12 Trip, 14 Disarm) CMD: 20 (+2 vs grapple, disarm) Tuesday May 14th, 2019 6:43:08 PM "Hold on guys, one thing at a time." Stohp advises. "We're still on another mission, lets finish it and then we'll be able to tackle this extortion ring.
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