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Zom's return

hayfield (DM Glenn)
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 9:26:00 AM
Tobias, his two headed wolf Tewdwr, Julian, Selithe, Kendry, Fickle and his wolf puppy elect to remain in the field waiting for the boy's possible return. Kendry paces a bit before getting some hay time. Fickle and Ouch curl up in their own bit of hay.

Podo, Airin and Dwight return to Angel Springs. Podo and Airin rest and renew spells while Dwight watches one of the town gates from a poorly hidden spot out side the town. Airin's sleeps poorly with many fitful dreams.

It is a long vigil through out the night for those keeping watch from the field, out side the gate, or from their dreams.

About a half an hour before dawn, those at the field here the cries of Fioni returning, and shortly afterwards you here the shuffled walk of a single zombie.

A few heartbeats later you see Zom approaching the group in the field carrying the limp form of a young Halfling in his arms.

Fioni lands on a nearby haystack, glancing about for her companion.

[OOC: For those who have not slept, make a DC12 Constitution check or become fatigued (-2 str & Dex)]

Fickle
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 9:53:01 AM
"OUCH! Here Ouch! Time for Dedie-By!" As Fickle look for his wolfpup.

As it happens Ouch was hunting rabbitsand caught one for lunch, "Oh! There's you are! take your thing there and come to bed when's you Finish!"

Fickle lies down for some sleep, just when fickle has slip into a nice dream, Ouch come along with his meal and lie down next to his master.

Tobias (AC 20, HP 44/44) d20+2=22
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 11:56:23 AM
Tobias got little sleep throughout the night (Con check 22 - Nat 20), and he comes fully awake at the sound of the zombie approaching. Seeing that it's Zom carrying the boy, he moves to go take the boy's body from Zom. Once he has him, he checks for signs of life, hoping that the boy is still breathing.

Airin without Fioni d20+13=18
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 1:02:47 PM
(Thursday post - will be out of town tomorrow)

After finishing her prayers Airin takes her gear and grabs a few bites for her companions still out there in the field.

Not knowing if the little boy has returned or where Fioni is Airin hurries to the field.

(I leave it to the DM's discretion when Airin arrives at the field)

At the field Airin quickly spots Fioni and whistles her tiny friend... Just talking in Helfling to the bird she tries to discern if Fioni has something interesting to say.

Handle Animal: 18

Julian d20+3=14
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 5:33:37 PM
Con check 14 - not fatigued: could go for days without sleep!

Julian rushes alongside Tobias to the zombie, and watches as he checks for signs of life

"Its just Sleep, isn't it? He's okay, yeah?"

Dwight d20=1
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 8:48:17 PM
OOc: Didn't have sheet, but a natural one, basically means I rolled out of the bushes as I fell asleep. That party must have really wiped me out.

ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzz

Selithe d20+5=19
Wednesday November 28th, 2007 10:43:23 PM
Selithe would of tried to get some sleep but also tries to not sleep to heavy as to miss anything. Due to this she probably doesn't get alot of sleep at all.

When Zom showsup, Selithe stays back some just incase this turns out to be comfrontation more then anything.

(Fort:19)

Kendry d20=18 d20+6=15
Thursday November 29th, 2007 3:30:05 AM
[Con check 18, listen 15]

Fioni's cry awakens the bard.

He peeks out from under the hay. He stretches for a moment, then comes fully out, spending a moment to brush off most of the straw clinging to him in various places.

As he sees Julian and Tobias approach Zom, he walks briskly in that direction, breaking into a trot when he sees a figure in the zombie's arms.

[Question: Did Cayzle already know that Zom would become a zombie when he named him originally? That's just TOO much of a coinicidence!]

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[Out of character and inappropriate comment by former Evil DM Cayzle -- Muahahaha! And to think that they laughed at me at the Sorbonne!]

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood d20+8=26 d20+10=19 d20+8=19 d20+8=9 d20+8=27 d20+8=18 d20+10=30 d20+10=28 d20+10=29 d20+10=27
Thursday November 29th, 2007 8:54:59 AM
Awaking at dawn, Podo stretches and remembers that the boy should have been returned by now.

Looking around for his companions, Podo visits each to see if they are awake. If awake, Podo will ask them to join him on the journey back to the place where Zom was when they left to meet up with anyone that stayed behind.

If no other companions are awake, Podo quickly dresses and then heads out to the place where Zom was when they left.

On the way back, Podo will stop every so often to detect; via listening and spotting; for signs of a trap.

Skill Checks
Spot DC: 26, 19, 9, 27,18
Listening DC: 19, 30 (Nat 20),28, 29, 27

Orisons
Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Create Water, Read Magic

1st Level
Cure Light Wounds, Deathwatch, Bless, Bless Water, Entangle

2nd Level
Cure Moderate Woundsx2, Calm Emotions,
Barkskin

hayfield (DM Glenn)
Thursday November 29th, 2007 9:37:00 AM
Fickle and Ouch all snuggled up in the hay, with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. Oblivious to Zom's return.

Dwight feeling the effects the party and late night falls asleep at his hidden position out side the city gate.

Waking early, Airin finishes her prayers then grabs some food and heads back to the field.

At dawn, Podo wakes up. Check of the others he finds only Airin as she is gathering food for the others. Together they start the trip back to the hayfield. Airin spots a sleepy Dwight on the way and shakes him awake.

An alert Tobias is first to spot Zom returning with boy. He rushes out, taking the boy from the Zombie and quickly checks for signs of life.

Still going strong, Julian watches with concern as Tobia checks the boy.

Having gotten a little sleep, Selithe stays back and watches.

Awaking, Kendry stretches as he joins Julian and Tobias as they look the kid over.

Fioni watches from atop a haystack.

Tobias is quickly able to tell that Tommy is warm to the touch and he is breathing deeply with no signs of injuries. With a little bit of prodding he is able to rouse the sleepy eyed boy. Tommy looks around rubbing his eyes, obviously with no clue to where he is or how he got there, yawning "How awwaaa.. Did awwaa I get awwaa here? The last I remember was fishing at the river." The boy yawns and stretches, then his stomach grumbles loudly, "Feels like I've been a sleep for a week. Does anyone have some food? I'm starved!"

Zom stands mutely and unmoved by the scene with no breath or pumping hart to give him feeling.

[OOC: Perhaps, Fiendishly Evil DM Cayzle did plan Zom's fate from the beginning?]

Fickle
Thursday November 29th, 2007 10:02:28 AM
"ZZZZZzzzzz"

Tobias
Thursday November 29th, 2007 11:59:01 AM
Relieved to see the boy unharmed, Tobias passes him back to Kendry. Surprised that Zom remains, Tobias gives him one once over... looking closely at the zombie. Wondering if it would not be better for him to destroy this abomination now rather than letting him continue to suffer as an undead.

Airin and Fioni
Thursday November 29th, 2007 1:08:59 PM
Seeing Fioni is also back and the boy unharmed Airin feels relief. Apparently they did the right thing to secure the boy's life...

Now should they wait for the Necromancer to retalliate on the group or should they now take the offensive... no time to think about that now since they will need to bring the boy back home.

Julian
Thursday November 29th, 2007 4:28:50 PM
"Gods, I am so relieved that the boy is okay," Julian says out loud to himself as much as anyway.

"What should we do about that? and his master? Let's get back to the others to discuss it."

Kendry
Thursday November 29th, 2007 7:09:13 PM
Relieved, albeit wary, Kendry says, "Good morning, lad. You've had a long sleep. Yes, let's take you back to town and feed you some of Leska's pancakes."

"Let's let Zom's body alone, and just get back to the city," he suggests to his friends.

"Where's Fickle? Fickle... FICKLE!!!" If he does not arise, Kendry looks about for him until he finds him, then heads with the others back to town.

"So, Tommy, you've been sleeping for a while, eh? Have any interesting dreams?" he asks the boy.

Dwight
Thursday November 29th, 2007 9:57:52 PM
ZZZZZzzzzz.

Selithe
Thursday November 29th, 2007 11:10:23 PM
Selithe smiles and is glad the kid is okay. She nods in agreement at hearing Kendry's comment and smiles as Fickle's snoring is probably heard fairly decent from the heystack he is sleeping in.

If Kendry calling him doesn't wake Fickle up then Selithe goes to wake him up so they all can head back together. However she is still weary of Zom since he isn't leaving or nothing yet.

Podo (by Kim) d8+3=5
Friday November 30th, 2007 1:13:14 AM
When the group arrives back at Winwood Toys & Music, Podo checks him over. "Now stand still, boy. I just need to make sure you are all right. Do you know you have been missing for several days? Let me see your arms." He looks at his neck, his face, his legs, his feet. If he is in need of healing, Podo heals him [CLW: 5] in Alemi's name.

"Now, tell us your story, boy."

Fickle and Ouch
Friday November 30th, 2007 9:00:08 AM
Fickle "ZZZZZzzzzz! Ouch!"

Ouck "ZZZZZzzzzzGrrr!"

hayfield (DM Glenn)
Friday November 30th, 2007 9:40:45 AM
The puppy Ouch starts to lick Fickle's face trying to awaken him.

Kendry greets the lad and offers to feed him once they get back. First they have to find Fickle.

Relived that the boy is unharmed, Tobias and Julian wonders what to do about Zom. Kendry suggest leaving Zom alone.

Airin reunites with her hawk Fioni, the bird seem tired having tracked Zom for several hours.

Dwight wakes up with a crick in his neck from where he fell asleep.

Smiling that kid is fine, Selithe helps Kendry locate the sleeping Fickle. She wonders about Zom.

Having traveled with Airin, Podo checks the boy over carefully. The boy is fit as a fiddle.

Tommy shakes his head, "Yes, pancakes sound really good Sir. I bet I could eat a stack taller than me. Dreams? Urrr.. Now thatch you mention it, I did have some strange dreams about people dressed up to look like skeletons but with animal heads." The boy scraches his head wondering at the strange dream he just described. Then he sees Zom standing there, "Look out, what is that thing? I think it was in my dreams too." Tommy hides behind Tobias in fear.

Zom follows the group like a puppy, as they start to leave the hayfield in order to return to the toy and music shop.

You could almost imagine what the neighbors would say, "First a goblin and a Ogre, then a badger and a two headed wolf, Now they want to keep a Hobgoblin Zombie???? What's next?"

Tobias
Friday November 30th, 2007 11:50:48 AM
"Sorry, Kendry, but the zombie is not following us into town. What should we do with it? Besides the obvious..."

Julian
Friday November 30th, 2007 4:24:55 PM
"How do necromancers work? I mean, can they just create and control as many of these as they like? Perhaps we should capture Zom so that the necro can't use him against us. Though, can they see through his eyes? Maybe we should destroy it.

"I think that just us here should be able to destroy it fairly quickly. What do you think?"

Julian moves behind the zombie, so as to be flanking it. He doesn't draw his sword yet. Whilst Zom is just standing there it would be better to get fully prepared first.

Dwight
Friday November 30th, 2007 5:09:44 PM
Finding himself having fallen asleep and the sun past rising, Dwight makes for the shop. He is delighted, when Tommy is seen, but physically only shows it once as the ache in his neck reminds him of his failure to keep watch.

OOC: I am assuming Zom isn't there.

Kendry d20+9=29
Saturday December 1st, 2007 1:42:07 AM
"If Podo were here, he could turn him," Kendry comments about Zom.

"Maybe I can feed him my brains," he jokes with Julian in halfling.

Then he turns to the boy. "He won't hurt you, Tommy. He is not inclined to do so, and, besides, we wouldn't let him. Just stand back a bit while we figure this out, but don't go running off. All right?"

"Zom - go back to Flavius Aetius the necromancer." He says this in common. Then he says it in the goblin tongue, pointing back the way that Zom came. He'll go through every language he himself knows, and repeat the instruction, or variantions upon it. If Zom does not obey, then Kendry casts detect magic and examines Zom, walking around him, and focuses in on any magic he may happen to detect.

[Knowledge, religion, undead: 29 (nat 20!)] Kendry thinks back to what he read in the book about the undead, trying to recall if there might be some useful tidbit there that may prove useful in this situation. If he does, he uses it.

If this works, great. If not... "We can tie him up and leave him here. Or you guys can... I wonder if any of Podo's associates might have the means to restore Zom to life. He was a clever hobgoblin, and served well as our ally."

He agrees that having Zom follow them back to town - unless they rigged a disguise - would not be a smart idea.

"Although he did a good job carrying things back and forth, and didn't hurt the lad. Do we need a baggage handler? Any thoughts, Tobias? I'm not partial to undead, and would just as soon see their unnaturally sustained bodies fully die, that their spirits might find rest. But again, Zom was, if not a friend, at least someone who helped us before and, in a weird way, has helped us again. Maybe some of his tribesmates are still alive. Wonder what they would want to have happen?"

Unless the others have a better suggestion, and if nothing else worked, Kendry asks the others if they should go ahead and disguise him - put a hood over him and cut some eyeholes, maybe, and take him into town. "You're right, Julian, if we take him with us, he won't be running other errands for Flavius - unless his desired errand was to stick him with us."

At the Shop
Kendry greets Airin with a big hug, then finds he didn't get all the field's bedding out of his clothes as a piece of yellow straw is passed from him to her.

Kendry writes a note, and finds a boy in the street to deliver it to Calfast, paying him two silver, and promising a gold piece if he brings Calfast or his representative back to the shop.

The Right Honorable Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly:

Please come to Winwood Toys and Music. One who was lost is found.

Kendry Leafwin Pipewood

He helps Leska serve the food.

Julian
Sunday December 2nd, 2007 5:12:06 PM
Laughing at Kendry, "Sure hope he's not hungry then! He'd be dying for more to eat. Not that I am volunteering..."

Airin
Monday December 3rd, 2007 9:12:40 AM
Airin returns the hug she gets from Kendry wondering why he didn't ask her to stay with him to make out in the hayfield...

All the time Airin has kept Fioni with her. The Tiny bird needs some rest from the long flight.
Airin waits for the right moment to question the bird to find out where she went.

DM Glenn
Monday December 3rd, 2007 11:26:04 AM
OOC: Will be posting shortly. Delayed by computer booting problems. -Glenn

Dwight makes he way to the shop and waits their for everyone to shop up.

Tobias is adamant that the Zombie can't follow them home.

Positioning himself behind Zom, Julian wonders about the link between necromancers and their zombies.

Kendry throws out some options of what to do with Zom, from having Podo Turn him, tying him up, covering with a disguise, or even feeding him brains. Julian ribs the bard about Zom only getting a light snack off of him. (BTW, most Zombies if they had any feeling would feel insulted by the stereotyping of eating brains that is presented in story telling by bards nowadays. ::grin:: )

Reunited with her beloved, Airin lets her hawk rest before questioning it.

Fickle plays with Ouch as it playfully bites.

Podo can turn Zom, but after it wears off he might turn up at the city gates.

Selithe is weary of Zom.

If no one does anything about Zom he will continue to follow you.

Everyone who read the undead book or have knowledge of such things would know that uncontrolled undead can go rouge and attack all living things. Also, anyone relying on the knowledge from the undead book would find its words are starting to fade from their memory. (Now a +4 instead of the +5. Odd?)

Once back at the shop ether with or without Zom, everyone settles into a hearty breakfast of pancakes. Timmy has three huge stacks before slowing down. A note is sent to Burgomeister Calfast.

Julian d20+9=11 d10+5=12
Monday December 3rd, 2007 3:37:56 PM
When we notice that Zom is following us Julian says to the others (in the hayfield)

[in halfling]"I am not having a zombie follow us around. I will cut it to shreds if there's no better option. What do you think?"

Ready action: Draw weapon and Attack Zom
hit AC 11 (oh well...)
damage 12

Tobias
Monday December 3rd, 2007 4:31:27 PM
Tobias agrees with Julian, though not as impulsive as attacking the zombie just yet. "We cannot lead this thing into town. We will cut it to ribbons here if we don't think of something else. Perhaps we could see which one of us it is following (or is it the whole group)? Or, we could ask what else it needs? This seems like weird behavior for a zombie once it's task has been completed."

Either way, Tobias won't let the group get back to town with the zombie in tow... but he's hoping someone stops to listen before he has to attack.

Julian
Monday December 3rd, 2007 5:03:25 PM
"Good idea, Tobias. How about - you walk that way a bit, and I'll go this way, and [who else is here, Fickle? Selithe?] you go that way. But not too far, just to see who is being followed."

Dwight d20=10
Monday December 3rd, 2007 8:22:25 PM
At the table, Dwight casually pulls someone aside to ask about the details of finding the boy and learns of how the group dealt with Zom.

He then thinks on its behavior. (10+4=14 knowledge undead)

Airin
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 7:41:01 AM
Airin is amused by the idea of spreading out to see whom the Zombie will be following but agrees that it's probably a good way to find out.

She and Fioni move opposite from Julian...

Posting Record Game 13 (ADM StevenVdB)
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 7:41:22 AM
Posting Report for Game 13 for the week of November 26 - December 2

Name - MTWTFSS - #
DM Glenn - XXXXX-- - 5
Dwight - XXXXX-- - 5
Fickle - X-XXX-- - 4
Podo - -XXXX-- - 3 + 1 sub by Kim
Selithe - XXXX--- - 4
Kendry - XXX2-X- - 6
Tobias XXXXX-- - 5
Airin - XX2X--- - 5
Julian - XXXXX-X - 6

Good Posting friends!

Weekly Summary: The Return of Tommy and... Zom...
The night is cold an quiet. Some guard the hayfield - some fall a sleep and other go back to town. Waiting for a sign of the little boy.
Then finally at dawn Zom returns bringing back the sleeping Tommy. He is in good health and soon our friends return home.
Only... what's up with Zom?!?

Fickle
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 9:27:29 AM
"Ouch! Ouch! Stop licking the inside of my mouth! I don't know where that mouth has been!" Said Fickle as he pets his woflpup. "Now lat's eat> Pancakes OK! we ned eggs. let's go find some!"

Off the Both of them go.

DM Glenn d8=5
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 9:58:19 AM
Back in town with everyone gathered around the breakfast table, Dwight inquires of the group how they finally resolved the Zom problem. As everyone adds bit and pieces the story unfolds.

Julian was prepared to cut the Zombie down, when Tobias ask the group to spread out to see which if any Zom would follow. Amused, Airin moves off a bit as does Podo, Fickle, Selithe, and Kendry The boy stayed close to Fickle and the wolf pup. Zom followed Fickle and Tommy.

The tale of what happened to Zom is interrupted by the arrival of the Right and Honorable Burgomeister Calfast Rowgold Tunnelly and a few assistances, "Timmy! Praise the gods you're back safe and unharmed!" Calfast gives the boy a bear hug. Turning to one of his assistants, Calfast tells him, "Go and inform my sister and her family. Then escort her back here." The turning back to the group, "Thank you all for finding the boy, but where did find him? Tell me the whole story!"

As well as telling Calfast, Dwight prompts everyone to finish telling him about what happen to Zom? He's dying to find out!

Reflecting over the last week events: Dealing with Max, Zen and Barb, Fickle's party with the surprise boney wolfs, and then the ransom exchange. Everyone feels as if they have learned and grown a bit more.
(OOC: everyone has earned 3,000exp for their part in adventure. Please up update your character sheets.)

Tobias
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 3:34:25 PM
Tobias asks Zom why he is still following the boy... though he's not sure that he really expects an answer... Tobias draws both his short swords and motions over to Julian, thinking that it's time to put this zombie to an end. Saying, "Undead wolf pup skeletons were bad enough in town, don't care to think what a full grown zombie would do."

Julian
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 4:15:33 PM
With a nod to Tobias, the grinning Julian moves to place Zom between himself and Tobias. He sword is ready, casually held in his two hands.

Selithe
Tuesday December 4th, 2007 8:46:36 PM
Selithe is glad that the kid is home and that this small part is over, or atleast a small part of a whole since the necro is still out there to do his dirty work. Selithe kind of shrugs this off and watches and listens to the others, figuring her brother will jump in to spin his silver tale of heroics and dareing the group went through. Selithe grins over the last thought too.

Airin
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 6:55:29 AM
Airin wonders how long it will take the Necromancer to bring down every undead thing upon the group but shakes off the dark thoughts to enjoy the breakfast and the return of the young lad to Calfast...

Time to relax...

DM Glenn
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 9:34:00 AM
The group finishes telling Dwight about what happened to Zom. Since they couldn't have a zombie following them around, Tobias and Julian cut short Zom's career as a Zombie. It was for the best, and Zom would have done the same for them.

Glad to be home, Selithe leaves the story telling to her brother.

Relaxing for now, Airin wonders about the next time they cross paths with the necromancer.

Wanting some eggs too, Fickle and Ouch set off to round up some fresh ones.

Podo sits quitly reflecting on the past events.

For once, Kendry don't burst out with a bardic song about the group's latest adventures, probably something to do with a huge bite of pancakes he's eaten just as Calfast arrived. Now's the chance for someone else to steal the stage and spin the tale, quick before Kendry finds his voice!

Calfast listens to what little the party has to say, "Friends I can tell you are all tired, Looks like some you slept in a pile of hay. I do want you to know that what every you did, you've earned the reward for Timmy's safe return. 20 rubies each worth about a hundred gold each or 2,000gp total each." Calfast motions to his second assistant, who starts handing out small pouches to Dwight, Fickle, Podo, Selithe, Kendry, Tobias, Airin and Julian.

Continuing Calfast ask, "So what are your plans now? ? I mean after a good night sleep." he glances around at everyone.

Fickle
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 9:34:40 AM
When Fickle relaxes, he really relaxes. He looks as if he has no bones in his body. "ZZZzzz" and the wolfpup also sleeps beside him "Grrr! ZZZzzz! Wooff!"

Dwight
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 10:01:51 AM
Dwight thanks Calfast for the reward, and brushes off some of the hay that he can't seem to get off.

Then in reply to Calfast, "It's in some debate at the moment, perhaps a delivery of a lost religious relic. However, I would suggest you keep up the town guard and watch for anything suspicious for the next few days; just to make sure Timmy and the town as a whole remain safe."

Then having eaten more a fair share of pancakes he turns in for long mid-day nap. After lunch he seeks to find the next task the group wishes to tackle....

OOC: thurible perhaps.

Selithe
Wednesday December 5th, 2007 10:05:13 PM
Selithe is happy for the money but tries not to show it. She like probably most of the group still needs to pay for the next level of WLA training which is probably alot more then she has, not to mention she has spells yet she would like to get in her spell book and such..ahhh so much to do and so little money to do it all with.

When the comment on what the group is going to do next, she thinks and shrugs, "Myself speaking I really don't mind. We could return the items that Dwight spoke of or we could look into this Necro more. However if the Necro doesn't cause any more problems then maybe we should just leave well enough alone." Selithe shrugs, once again she will just go along with the others since she has been enjoying the little spats they get into along the way. Maybe sometime they might run into a place with a nice casino like place that she can have some fun at. The last though bringing a grin to her.

Julian
Thursday December 6th, 2007 12:00:14 AM
Julian sincerely thanks Celfast for the reward, and quietly stashes it into his pack.

Regarding what to do next, "The thurible, (did I say that right, Dwight?) would be a good idea. Keep the Gods happy, we have enough trouble without upsetting Them.

"I would like to send that necro to Koshe Marr, or worse, soon too. Perhaps we need some better gear and more experience first... Still, I would have a go at him. I could quickly get through the line of skeletons that was his defence before, and I think Tobias, Dwight, Fickle and Podo could too. The others can cause a lot of trouble from further back. I think it would be a case of the sword being mightier than necromancy."

Kendry (AC 15, HP 40) - Dealing with Zombie Zom in the hayfield d8+1=4 d8+8=15 d20+8=15 d8+1=2 d8+1=8 d20+8=17 d20+8=24 d8+1=8
Thursday December 6th, 2007 12:58:17 AM
"Y'know, Tobias and Julian, I really don't like killing. And Zom has helped us twice.

"Of course, Zom already was killed, by Flavius. Let me ask him a few questions. If there's none of Zom left except his possessed body, then we'll despose of him. Honestly, I'm sad about doing it. But Timmy doesn't need a hobgoblin zombie following him about.

"Anyway, out of some overdeveloped sense of giving someone a chance..."

In the goblin tongue - since that is what Zom spoke in life - Kendry tells the zombie one last time, "Zom, you helped us - in life, and now in undeath. So I give you one more chance.

"If there is anything of the old Zom in you - tell me the name of someone from your tribe. Write on the ground if you can't speak. Draw a face of a friend."

He tries the same thing in the common tongue, too, if goblin does not work.

If Zom writes something... then Kendry will try to engage further. [What's with this bard, anyway??]

If he does not appear to respond, Kendry says, "Return to Flavius Aetius, your new master. If not, then this walking dead body will no longer walk. Return to Flavius, or die."

If there is no recognition, no comprehension, no obedience, then there's not enough of Zom left.

=========

The following takes place only if all above tests fail:

Kendry says to Tobias and Julian, "It's time to end what's left."

He says to Fickle, "Please Walk Timmy to the other side of that haystack, out of sight."

"Zom, I told you that I would give you Olo's wand for your earlier help. I know you did not wish to become a victim to the necromancer. Here is Olo's wand."

He discharges Olo's old wand of cure light wounds, effecting 4 hp damage versus undead with the wand (touch attact vs zombie of 15 - ignore d8+8). To speed things up, in the 2nd round he hits AC 17 for 8 hp damage from cure light wounds. The 3rd round, if needed, hit AC 24 for 8 hp damage. Those attacks, along with whatever Tobias and Julian do, should finish him off.

[OOC: I just hope we don't have some sort of exploding or boobie-trapped Zombie here. I gave him every reasonable chance I could think of, without spending too much more divided time. So, Glenn, Zombie Zom will have to respond, or it's kill the zombie time.]

Also, IF Zom is unresponsive and we kill him, then Kendry wants those in the field to help him find a tree, that they might place his body up in the branches, as is the funeral custom of goblin races. He places Olo's wand in a small bag, inserts a note with the wand's command word, and ties it to a branch above the body.

"I made Zom a promise, to give him this wand, that was used by our cleric of Wardd, by the name of Olo. It has only" [7-number of charges expended to help kill the zombie] "charges left. I hope none will object."

And over the elevated gravesite, he sings a song in the goblin tongue, remembering what Bobbles taught him. And in common, he adds. "Gargul, please accept the soul of Zom the hobgoblin, and give him a good reward. Let his soul now rest, cleansed of the foul undeath laid on him by the necromancer Flavius Aetius. And Gargul, I pray: May Flavius either repent of his necromancy, or may we end his life to stop the spread of undeath. Selah. Amen."

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood
Thursday December 6th, 2007 1:32:06 AM
"Well, I'm glad that you asked, Mr. Calfast, sir. I have made a vow to deliver some items to a local temple, and I intend to keep that vow. I'm sure we all have tasks that need to be accomplished since we last spoke," explains Podo.

Podo will get some sleep, food, and then assess where they stand, he stands with respect to Charles and the vows made.

Kendry - Pancake fest
Thursday December 6th, 2007 3:47:03 AM
"Ah, sir," Kendry tells Calfast, "why is it that while trying to help some, we set in motion things that may cause harm to others?"

Kendry explains the chain of events. Perhaps some can sense his frustration.

"But it is good that Timmy is well, and capable of eating vast amounts of pancakes."

Regarding upcoming plans, Kendry allows, "I think some of us will want a couple days training with the Woldian League of Adventurers, and then, yes, as Podo has indicated, we have a commitment to keep - likely heading south for a bit. Dourscale."

After adding sausages and hash browns to his morning diet, Kendry adds once he is done chewing. "After that-- I wouldn't mind taking a break for a while. How about you, Airin?"

Before Calfast leaves, Kendry asks about how things are faring in the valley of late, and, in as discreet a manner as he might, how sits the mantle of leadership...

He also reminds the party of the fellow who tried to kill Podo. "We left him here in the lockup." If any have forgotten, he reminds them of the halfling whom they captured near Bella's place - the one who had been getting her neighbors to spy on Bella. "I suppose we should follow up on him."

He asks Calfast if he has seen or heard from Bella recently. He quietly mentions the Sons of Dread, and the wizard who hired several to attack in the Valley of the Four Peaks.

Julian
Thursday December 6th, 2007 4:27:51 AM
Julian is feeling exasperated.

"Actually, Kendry, I do object to wasting healing magic on something that was once a friend. I understand why you tried to reach the Zom within, sort of understand anyway.

"I understand why you want to 'bury' him in the tree - though doing that so near to Angel Springs isn't such a good idea.

"But giving away a wand to a zombie - I don't care who he was - because he isn't anyone anymore - it is just, well - mental. Are you losing your marbles? A life-giving wand for someone trapped in unlife? Even if he could use it it would harm him.

"So can we focus well-being of the group? on us? rather than these sub-species, these - these - monsters?! These are the same monsters that harm our own - halflings, and others of the noble races. They didn't stand and fight with us when they had the chance. They are not worth the breath you put into your songs for them, particularly as undead."

and OOC: DM said, "Tobias and Julian cut short Zom's career as a Zombie. It was for the best, and Zom would have done the same for them." - the deed is done...

Kendry, by a tree near the hayfields
Thursday December 6th, 2007 5:24:07 AM
[OOC: Oops. I overlooked what Glenn wrote about Zom's final demise being a fait accompli.]

"Julian, I made a promise. I kept my promise. There are four spells still stored in the wand. Yes, I must be losing my mind.

"We have more wands. Maybe someone will find Olo's wand, and it'll do some good elsewhere."

Addressing another part of Julian's questions, Kendry answers, "Zom and his tribe helped us. We have been helped by a goblin, and by more than one giant. By showing restraint, and discerning character, and sensing motives, we have made friends and gained help, whereas we might otherwise have just had more dead bodies stacking up before us.

"Loss of patience serves to turn potential allies or friends into opponents or enemies. Go ahead, Jules, and make as many opponents as you wish - and make a notch on your scabbard for each one you kill. I prefer to make friends, where possible. To build allies for our group, and for our valley.

"You see me leaving the wand as wasteful, thoughtless. I see it as keeping my word, and planting a seed. Making an opportunity for someone else. Will that opportunity be Zom's? No. Not likely. But perhaps discovery of that wand by a young halfling will lead another of our people toward a life of adventure - to bring healing to our people, and protection. And fun. Perhaps it will just mend a broken leg.

"And if you believe I don't think about the well-being of our group, cuz, why don't you bring it up to the rest of our friends?

"And after that, then we can arm wrestle."

Kendry returns to town.

Julian
Thursday December 6th, 2007 5:54:18 AM
"Kendry, I just don't see the grey areas between Good and Evil the way you do.

"And if I expire before you, don't bury me in a tree with a Wand of Cure Light wounds. I don't like irony.

"Actually, spend my share of booty on a scroll of Flesh to Stone, and put me up as a statue somewhere - as a guardian to a lost pathway into a forgotten forest."

Airin
Thursday December 6th, 2007 8:42:46 AM
"I agree going to Dourscale and finally live up to our promisses is the right thing to do next. I'm sure the necromancer will find us in good time. But remember the to do list we had... I guess it's about time we start completing a few thingies on that list...

Sounds like a plan to head to Dourscale and return the thurible. ok?"

Fickle
Thursday December 6th, 2007 9:15:30 AM
Fickle must have been verry tired, because he was sleeping almost past the pancakes. Untill he got a good sniff in his sleep/ "HuH!" Sniff, Sniff? "Pancakes" He yells " Pass the Cakes, the Butter, the honey and get out'z of the way'z"

DM Glenn
Thursday December 6th, 2007 11:00:36 AM
The smell of a fresh batch of pancakes, awakens Fickle's hunger as he digs in to a stack.

Dwight thanks Calfast for the reward, and suggests returning the religious relic is high on his list.

Thanking Calfast, Julian agrees with returning the thurible, but would also like to take care the necromancer.

Happy for the money, Selithe is already making plans to spend it.
(OOC: I'm not entirely sure, but I believe you can continue you're per level training at the WLA without paying the next level of dues. You just don't get the bonus feat or rank increase. Is that correct Kim?)
[Kim responds: Yes, you are correct. You can continue to gain skills, but rank and feat await full payment.]

Podo tells Calfast of his intention to deliver some items to a local temple. Meanwhile he plans to get some food and sleep. (OOC: you mean Sharles the guy whose bones you have in a bag?)

Kendry muses over the odd twist of fate as he explains the chain of events to Calfast. As for plans a few days of training at the WLA then off to Dourscale.

Agreeing with the others, Airin believes they should go the Dourscale.

Before Calfast leaves, he lets everyone know "I find it relieving to have a group of adventures we can count in time of trouble. As for leadership it seems to be one crisis after another. Run here and make a decision, and someone is always unhappy with it. At times I just want to go back to farming. Right now the crescent valley seems quiet."

[OOC: How do you plane to travel to Dourscale? On foot, or by the Windhorn express stagecoach? Who needs to spend 3 days training at WLA?]

The continued story of Zom:

Having failing at any attempt to communicate with Zom the Zombie, in the end Kendry is forced to admit that the only thing left of Zom is his undead body. Out of personal honor or lawful tendency, Kendry feels strongly in giving Zom a goblin funeral and leaving him with the wand promised to him in life by the bard.

Julian doesn't understand Kendry's need to keep his promise to a dead hobgoblin. To Julian burying an item that can help them seems crazy. Perhaps it just his chaotic nature clashing with the lawful tendencies that Kendry is showing.

Kendry defends his action, and offers hope that maybe the wand will prove some good somewhere. He believes making friends and building allies is for the best in the long run.

Frustrated, Julian declares to Kendry how and how-not he would want his mortal remains to be deal with!

[OOC: Some times you all crack me up! LOL -glenn]

Selithe
Thursday December 6th, 2007 8:30:38 PM
Selithe chuckles some at Julian's comment and moves to follow him as she quickly takes his arm in hers, "Well, I'm thinking when that day comes that we bury you with a big sword. You know, like a brave warrior from the stories." Selithe smiles and shrugs, "When I die though I'm hoping to be remembered as the greatest gambler who lived. People coming to see my grave from near and far, visiting the family shop to see where I grewup. Maybe one day I might open my own gambling place." Selithe goes into talking about unseen servant spells being used to help tend the place and other magical means of doing things. She might loose Julian in her talking but she is having fun for sure talking of her dreams.

After talking about that for awhile she looks to Julian and grins, "An what do you plan to do one day when we're done traveling? I mean, you have to have ideas too? Maybe you could find something to do in a gambling place with me." Selithe grins and since Julian probably wants to get some rest, she walks all the way back to his room with him talking. At the door to his room Selithe gives him a kiss to the cheek and smiles to him, "Mind if we talk alittle longer? Or is it safe in your room?"

Dwight
Thursday December 6th, 2007 8:43:15 PM
By late afternoon, Dwight is again famished, but decides to take a stroll around the city first. He makes it to each entrance and ask the guards, (or anyone that appears to present and capable of given the answer), if anything suspicious has occurred during the day. He doesn't inquire to deeply, as not wanting to arouse additional concern. If word hasn't already spread, he lets it slip that Timmy has been rescued. Dwight doesn't want others taking needless risks trying to find the boy.

Otherwise he just enjoys the stroll and eventually makes it to the catacombs.

Podo Danderfluff Pipewood
Friday December 7th, 2007 12:42:41 AM
Like everyone else, Podo is famished. Podo looks for a full belly then is off for a cat nap before heading to the Temple of Alemi.

Tobias
Friday December 7th, 2007 1:04:18 AM
Tobias votes for stagecoach if we can all afford the ticket... And, he's ready to leave when the others are, next day if need be...

And, he still thinks that Kendry's efforts were misguided... "Living beings may be able to be reformed or show a soft side. Undead don't have that possibility, they are an abomination against nature, and best to be put down immediately. It was an act of mercy that I think Zom understood, and would have done the same for us."

Airin
Friday December 7th, 2007 4:30:00 AM
(ooc do we have our mounts around here somewhere?! I wonder where Blossom left... If the pony is around here somewhere Airin will ride Blossom to go to Dourscale)

Airin smiles at the conversations between Julian and Kendry. She herself has often wondered where the good bard kept digging up is curiosities in life. Leaving a wand even to Airin seems a bit odd but she perfectly understands Kendry has to do this.

"You did the right thing love" she whispers in his ears once the Zom matter has been settles and adds a little kiss on his cheek with it. Twkinkling lights in her eyes reveal she has not nearly spent enough time with him lately. Running from here to there has never given her much time for pleasure.

Perhaps the road to Dourscale will bring some pleasant times of song and laughter perhaps?

Julian
Friday December 7th, 2007 6:39:23 AM
To Selithe: "Me? done travelling? Mum and Dad had enough trouble keeping me in one place. I couldn't wait to get to Plateau City - remember? - and I stayed there longer than I should have, trying to earn my fortune the hard way, moving plates and forks around Sampson's Cafe. I want travel the Wold, and right the wrongs, strike down those who use force against others. I want people to live without the fear of a hobgoblin raid, or a platoon of zombies, and remember that it was that mightiest of halflings and his badger who cleaned their neighbourhood of evil." He places his arm on her arm linked in his.

"Kendry, I suppose, will have a friend or three in every nook and cranny across the lands, and I'll have to ask each zombie if he is, or ever was, a friend of Kendry the Eternally Forgiving Bard, Most Merciful of all Mortals, Next Deity of the Peacemakers.

"I can't imagine not living with sword at my sides, the smell of sweat and iron, the taste of fear in my throat.

"Of course we can talk longer," he says in all innocence.

"You know, I've finally learned to run fast - I mean really fast. You know like I was trying to before - all that running and swimming I suppose. Shark can, too.

"These gems are burning a hole in my pocket, you know. I wanna buy, well everything, so I find it really hard to save for stuff, like this armour I want. Are you going to the Catacombs soon? You mentioned once that you were saving for something big, can you get it now?"

To Tobias: "Stagecoach? Okay! That sounds rather fun, how much issit? I want to go to the Catacombs tomorrow, then 'look out Wold!'"

DM Glenn
Friday December 7th, 2007 10:08:56 AM
After awhile, Timmy's family arrives. It's a joyfully and tearfully reunion, Timmy's mom thanks each of you repeatedly. Timmy seems a bit embarrassed by all the fuss over him. Eventually, Calfast, his assistants, Timmy and his family make their exit, leaving the group tired but full.

Hearing Julian's wish for a final resting place, Selithe expresses her wish to be known as the Wold's gambler, maybe open a gambling place.

After eating, Dwight strolls around making inquiries of the gate guards and spreading the word of Timmy's safe return. Most of the guards have already heard that Timmy's been found by the Halfling Adventures. Some of the guards even recognize Dwight as one of the Adventures, usually leading to lots of questions about how you managed it. All the guards tell you nothing out of the ordinary been happing. One guard tells you he saw a dragon fly over head, the other guards just laugh at him.

After filling his belly and a good nap, Podo go back to the Temple.

Tobias likes the stagecoach and is ready to leave the next day. He shakes his head at the crazy bard for treating the zombie like it a person.

Airin thinks about riding her pony Blossom to Dourscale, it probably needs the exercise. She shows her support for what Kendry did or tried to do for Zom.

Julian talks with Selithe about stuff past, present and future. He even images Kendry becoming the next deity of peacemaking. He thinks taking the stagecoach would be fun.

Fickle has a second helping of food.

Kendry is writing down the latest adventure, maybe even a saga for Zom.

Checking around, the group can find that the Windhorn express round trip cost about 10gp each. It travels between Angel Springs and Windhorn a two day trip each way, and that Dourscale is just an hour or two from Windhorn, an easy daytrip. The Next available coach is in three days.

Survival check DC15 Highlight to display spoiler: {It feels like a storm will be blowing in off of dragon bay. Likely to be cold, windy and wet for a day or two.}

(OOC: Please make updates to your character sheets and send me a copy ASAP. Thanks!)

Kendry
Friday December 7th, 2007 3:06:10 PM
"Flesh to stone? I'll keep that in mind, hard head!" he jokes with Julian.

He nibbles on Airin's ear after she whispers in his. "I just have this compulsion to do what's right... or tasty!"

Later...

"I don't know about the rest of you, but I've got two things, minimum, to take care of before the coach next leaves.

"First - the fellow we had locked up with the constabulary. I want to find out more about him. I think this will take just one or two of us to follow up on, for the moment.

"Second - training with the WLA." Kendry works on getting training in riding (+1 to 5 ranks in ride) and jumping (1 rank now).

[Aside to DM on Fickle's behalf: I worked hard to ensure that Fickle had the requisite funds for WLA training the week before we exchanged familiar & books for Timmy. Any chance he actually was able to take that training? I sincerely hope so, because we've been trying for, I dunno, about six months or so real time to make this happen. That would have the benefit of him receiving the training at 5th level, thus getting the feat, etc.]

Julian
Friday December 7th, 2007 3:54:15 PM
"Okay, Kendry. Perhaps we could even train together on those two - see who can jump the furthest. I bet I could even clear the river - you choose the spot. What say you? Tobias? Fickle? Podo? Anyone up for a bit of sport between friends?"

Kendry
Friday December 7th, 2007 10:16:10 PM
"Yes," Kendry answers Julian. "I like to get wet. Then I can practice my swimming more."

Airin d20+10=11
Monday December 10th, 2007 7:42:02 AM
(Survival: Nat 1)

Not needing to spend time training in the league Airin will probably enjoy the time of. She'll spend her time swapping stories with the other adventurers.
She will of course train somewhat but not to gain extra skills (Airin didn't level up - how many have?)

When do we leave?

DM Glenn
Monday December 10th, 2007 11:28:15 AM
OOC: busy this morning, will post later.

Tobias
Monday December 10th, 2007 12:02:20 PM
At 10gp each, Tobias thinks the stage coach would definitely be best...

Dwight (weekend post)
Monday December 10th, 2007 12:42:32 PM
Dwight agrees with Tobias. The coach seems the most efficient.

OOC: Is Dwight the only one without a mount (for riding non-combat)?

Kendry d20+9=27
Monday December 10th, 2007 4:23:24 PM
Kendry talks with the constabulary, first to ensure that their captive is still in hand. He requests that he be allowed to bring meals to the man for the next few days.

He asks if they have learned his name, where he comes from, or anything else about him. He also gets the name of the constables & workers there.

He asks a few of his friends and family members, before he leaves, "Please call me Milo. Say, 'Hey, Milo, how are you?'" He explains that he is going to tell someone that his friends call him 'Milo.' "I want to be able to say that truthfully - even if in only a limited sense."

Kendry disguises himself (27), and -- if the constables allow him to do so -- takes meals to the prisoner.

"Howdy. Lunchtime for ya, mister. Got some carrots, goulash -- a few chunks o' meat in it, even -- bread, and prune juice. Eat up."

He has taken the appearance of a fairly simple fellow. He talks with his mouth almost closed, as he does not wish the assassin to see the gap between his teeth.

He stays a while.

DM Glenn d20+10=25
Monday December 10th, 2007 4:26:00 PM
Kendry plans to do some training at the WLA, but first he follows up on the sneaky fellow they had locked up with the constabulary. Kendry finds the fellow is still where he left him, the constables are glad to see the bard, they tell Kendry the fellow has been behaving, but they can't justify keeping him in the pokey much longer. The sneaky fellow looks to be in good shape and is resting on his bunk when Kendry goes to visit him. (OOC: who else is accompanying Kendry?)

Julian is keen on training, he even challenges Kendry to and the others to a river jumping contest. The bard agree.

Not really needing to train, Airin will workout just to keep sharp and in shape.

Tobias thinks the stagecoach is the way to go.

Agreeing with the ranger, Dwight thinks the coach would be best.

Podo, Fickle, and Selithe hang out with the group waiting the couple of days for the next Coach run.

The day after rescuing Timmy, the wind picks up and thick clouds start to roll in from the west. About noon it starts to rain. Anyone traveling about will be soaked after 5min. The WLA has indoor space for training, so a little rain doesn't slow that down, but after a day or two of this rain the river will be a great deal more difficult to jump.

Kendry learns from the constables that they haven't leaned anything more from the sneaky fellow. With the permission of the guards, the bard disguises himself as a simple fellow called Milo who happens to be bring a meal to the prisoner.

(Edited to add more on sneaky fellow - Glenn)
The sneaky fellow looks up, "Prune juice again? I'll be a lot happier if it was a flagon of ale." The prisoner takes a long look at Milo, then shakes his head as if dismissing a thought, "What happen to Bob, the fellow who normally brings my meals?"

Dwight
Monday December 10th, 2007 8:02:21 PM
Dwight decides not to see the prisoner with Kendry, hoping to minimize the sights a bit. As far as Dwight can recall, the prisoner has never seen Dwight out of disguise.

However, he does get caught by the rain an makes it to the training hall from the catacombs soaked and dripping.

Selithe
Monday December 10th, 2007 8:53:06 PM
Selithe goes along with the others and will hand over 10gps for the coach ride also. Most of her time will be spent with Julian though as for the moment it looks like she has abit of freetime. As to not blow his cover, Selithe does her best to let "Milo" Kendry do his thing.

(OOC:Glenn, I'll try to have my CS in ASAP.)

Julian
Monday December 10th, 2007 10:10:20 PM
Julian is more than happy to spend time with Selithe. He suggests walking just out of the township, along the river.

"Wanna come for a ride on Shark with me?" Julian casts Enlarge Person on his familiar, leaps atop him into the saddle and offers Selithe a hand up.

"You should be safe behind me there. Shall we gallop along the river, into the woods, or through the town just to scare people? We've only got a few minutes."

Podo
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 1:31:37 AM
Podo after returning from the temple of Alemi, will await with his friends their transportation to Dourscale.

Posting Record Game 13 (ADM StevenVdB)
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 5:29:25 AM
Posting Report for Game 13 for the week of December 3 - December 9

Name - MTWTFSS - # - %

DM Glenn - XXXXX-- - 5 - 100
ADM - ------- - - 0
Dwight - X-XX--- - 3 - 60
Fickle - -XXX--- - 3 - 60
Podo - ---XX-- - 2 - 40
Selithe - -XXX--- - 3 - 60
Kendry - ---32-- - 5 - 100
Tobias - XX--X-- - 3 - 60
Airin - XXXXX-- - 5 - 100
Julian - 2X-32-- - 8 - 160

Weekly Summary : The Aftermath of Zom

Zom's pitiful life is brought to an end and the group returns to the town with the little boy.
Reunited with his folks a party with lots of pancakes is held to celebrate the return of Timmy. Of course our friends are the guests of honor.

Rewarded with loads of gems the group finds itself once again on a turning point... What's next?

Kendry d20+5=6 d20+6=8 d20+11=21 d20+11=28
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 7:28:48 AM
[Survival check to have no clue about your earlier request for a survival check: nat 1

Jumping... into the river next to Julian: 8]

"Yeah - ale's good at washin' things down, fer sure. But prune juice helps keep ya regular, if ya know what I mean. Oh, Bob? He's got the rest of the day doin' other stuff, so I gets to give you food. Folk call me Milo, by the way. What's your name, mister? Forgot to ask. They just said, 'Take this to the fella in the cell.' And how's that goulash tastin'?" he asks. "I thought it was good overall, but one potato seemed a mite undercooked," he offers his unsolicited opinion.

[Diplomacy checks with prisoner: 21, 28.]

Airin and Fioni
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 8:16:36 AM
Reunited with Blossom as well Airin takes time to tend for both Fioni and Blossom. Being at the WLA gives her plenty of time for doing these things especially since the weather is far from what she expected...

And since she's not going on any quest at the moment Airin wears her green silk dress to dinner in the evenings. Perhaps she will be invited to dance...

DM Glenn
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 10:28:05 AM
Dwight get soaked by the rain between training and shopping.

Selithe tags along with the others. She prepays for her coach ticket.

Julian takes a walk with Selithe and offers her a ride on his enlarged Shark.

Podo returns from the temple and waits for his friends.

Kendry continues to talk to the prisoner and get on his friendly side. The man looks up from his goulash, "You can call me Smith. The food's fine Milo, but could use more pepper. I haven't seen you around here before are you new?" Smith shakes his head, "It's a shame really someone of your talents being used as a common server. I bet they only pay you what about a silver a week. I know someone would gladly pay a silver a day for someone with your skills. Maybe when I get out I can introduce you them. Would you be interested?"

Airin tends both Fioni and Blossom during the day at the WLA, then later dresses up for dinner.

Fickle and Tobias remain indoors during the rain playing a game of chess. (opposing Int rolls to see who wins!)

As the day passes, the rain continues to fall and increases with strong gusts of wind. Any dirt streets now have standing mud puddles. Selithe and Julian get caught by the rain and end up soaked during their walk/ride.

Assuming everyone gets eats dinner at the toy/music family shop. The rain is really coming down in bucketfuls now and the wind is howling. The Windhorn stagecoach leaves the day after tomorrow, and those training at the WLA need one more day of training.

Tobias d20=1
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 12:21:38 PM
Tobias continues to wait for everyone to prepare... training Tewdwr some more if there's time.

As for chess, he probably doesn't have much hope... (haha 1)

Kendry (Podo - please read - you need to respond to this) d20+11=26 d20+5=17
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 1:07:04 PM
"A silver? A day??" Kendry, as Milo, gives a low whistle. "Sure could help my kinfolk a bit more'n with just one a week. But I does get an extra copper, besides. Got me a raise, y'know, fer extra work I does."

He narrows his eyes. "It doesn't involve sweepin' up dirt, now does it? Tired of sweepin', I'll tell ya."

=========
Assuming 'Smith's' response is positive, Kendry, a.k.a. Milo, says he'll try to bring somethin' special for dinner.

He coaches the constables to call him Milo in his present guise, and promises to return to serve Smith's evening meal.

Morning and afternoon on the first day (following pancakes) are spent at the WLA (studying riding the first day with Cheann, and jumping the next day), with an hour break for donning disguise [take 20: 29] and feeding the prisoner.

Just before he enters the cell area, Kendry, clad as Milo, casts detect thoughts.

"Guess what, mister? Uh, Mister Smith. They're tellin' me they might not hold ya much longer." He slides the food tray in. "Gotcha some meatloaf tonight. An apple, and smooshed yams with butter. An' there's a pinch of pepper and a pinch o' salt on the side of the board fer ya. Couldn't get no papriker," he mispronounces 'paprika'. And he hands him the special thing he promised - a flagon of ale. [Diplomacy: 26] "So, watchya think ya might do once ya get out? This ain't no fine inn that anybody'd want to stay in, fer sure."

=====
Kendry takes a quick bath once he gets back from the lockup, and joins his friends for dinner.

About to tell of his interactions with the assassin who tried to kill Podo about a month back, he spots Airin in her beautiful green silk dress. He gives an appreciative whistle, then asks in a shy manner, indicating the seat next to her. "Uh, 'scuse me, miss, but, is this seat taken? If not, I'd be much obliged if you wouldn't mind overmuch were I to sit down here. Beside you. That is, if it's no trouble." He flirts with her during the meal, sitting close.

During the meal, he asks others how their days have gone. He asks Fickle about what skills he's taking at the WLA.

He tells them of his conversations with the prisoner.

"We can have him released tomorrow, then 'Milo' can take him up on his offer to meet his contact. Can you imagine - I might be able to earn a silver a day!"

He turns to Podo. "Pode, it was you this 'Smith' fellow tried to bean. How do you feel about letting him be released, so we can learn more about his network? We know he's up to no good, and he could continue to cause grief for Bella. I was thinking, though, that we might arrange to have a trial for him tomorrow afternoon. If you want, you could testify against him. Or we could, as a party, drop charges against him.

"What do all the rest of you think? Let him go, and learn more about his contacts - but risk what he'll do with his freedom? Or maybe obviate the risk by setting a trap that, once he introduces me as Milo to his contact, we take him down, then have a real trial?"

He jots a quick note to Calfast, which he seals with wax.

Calfast,

The prisoner who hired neighbors to spy upon Bella, and who tried to kill Podo, who has been in lockup this past month, offered me a job once he gets out. He said he has a contact who will pay me almost seven times what (he thinks) I'm making now.

I disguised myself as a simple fellow and took food to him twice today at the constabulary. I gave my identity as 'Milo.' He said I should call him 'Smith.'

My thought is that a short hearing be held for him tomorrow afternoon. He be found guilty of assaulting a citizen (that would be Podo) with possible intent to kill. The assaulted party, however, has agreed that in exchange for the items found in the prisoner's possession at the time of assault, and for time served, and for good behavior, that the sentence be for a year and a day, and loss of said possessions. The judge will allow the remaining 11 months of his sentence to be commuted to probation. So long as he checks in once a month, and keeps his nose clean, he shall be released at the end of the day, once the paperwork is complete. If the prisoner agree to these terms, he will be given 100 gold pieces, which the victim of said assault has allowed the prisoner so he not be left destitute. He should check in once a month with the constable, or notify the constabulary if he plans to leave Angel Springs for more than a month.

Milo (that is, I) will make arrangements to meet with his contact, learn the terms of engagement, and learn more about what this spy is all about. Perhaps we'll get enough information to nab him (for attempted corruption of an official, perhaps, and for activities against the interest of the citizens of Angel Springs?).

I'm suggesting we play with this fish. Give him a little line, and see whether we net him again, and/or catch another fish or two while we're at it.

Please let me know if this course of action meets with your approval - or if you have another take on the issue. If the former, let's make arrangements for the hearing for tomorrow, and allow his release after supper at the jail.

My word, though, Mister Smith is one bad, and sneaky, apple.

Kendry

P.S.: Please burn this note after reading it. My thanks!

This letter Kendry shares with his friends for their information - and to see if they have anything to add. He then seals it with wax, and places in an envelope. He's not sure he wants to entrust it to some lad in the streets. He asks if a member or two of the party can seek out Calfast tonight to give it to him directly.

After dinner, he clears an area, and gets his siblings to play some music with him. After a few warm up songs, he invites Airin to come and dance with him. [Dance: 17]

Julian d6=2
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 3:24:18 PM
+++++ at the river +++++

"Great! That's great Kendry." Julian dives in towards his friend, splashes water in his face and laughs with him.
"I reckon I could jump that far with my armour on. And next you try to talk us out of a good fight, I know I can just push you in a river. Come on, let's swim upstream a while, to improve your fitness. Increase your breath-hold, so that you can sing to us in battle." [training in Swim for WLA]

Once out, Julian will cast Prestidigation to dry himself (sorry Kendy, Julian doesn't really know how to cast spells on others... dry yourself)

+++++ through the day +++++

Julian also trains in Riding on his riding dog, the rough-coated Collie named Sallie.

He also spends time with Selithe, "Teach me to play cards, but just playing, no tricks."

And he makes a quick visit to the Catacombs, empties his new supply of gems and returns with a pack full of scrolls and a fancy new quiver and crossbow.

+++++ at the Toy Shop +++++

Like a little boy, Julian has to show off his new quiver, "Cool huh? You should see what I can fit into this thing." He demonstrates - a lance, some javelins, "hope these are better made than those other ones I had," some bolts and a wand, "the human who served me at the Catacombs gave me a warning about this one, it is Reduce Person. He said it can be addictive, said it was 'Hobbit Forming,' then he laughed himself silly. I don't get it, I think he's a bit rude. I won't use it that often."

+++++ regarding Kendry's note +++++

"Sure, I'll go find Calfast. I'll stay out of armour too, cos you probably want me to be incon.... inconspik.... you don't want people to really notice me. Come on, then Shark, Sallie. We've a job to do. Selithe?"

To My DMGleenn
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 7:35:46 PM
I'm Sorry to report That I have a bum Foot (Running away fron all those men around here) I'll Play again tomorow< OK??

Dwight d20+3=6 d20+3=22
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 9:27:17 PM
Dwight agrees the potential of following the smith fellow is interesting, but wonders if it is important enough to set aside the thurible. He looks to see Podo's reaction, whom he feels will have the strongest opinion on the matter.

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"Julian, I think I'll tag along and get some fresh air." DWight will accompany Julian to Calfast. As he leaves the shop and returns, he pays close attention to whether or not the house is begin watched (spot: 6/leaving, 22/returning)

Kendry
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 9:56:37 PM
"Dwight - this should not slow us down from delivering the thurible," Kendry assures his long time companion. "I fully intend for us to be on that carriage at the appointed time. Oh - could someone make sure we have places reserved for ourselves and our menagerie? Who would like to see to that? Airin, you're not training with the WLA at the moment, are you? Would you like to make arrangements, hon?"

Selithe d20+8=11
Tuesday December 11th, 2007 10:22:55 PM
(OOC:Glenn, I noticed something while looking over my CS. Would you be okay if I moved two skill points? If so then my CS is ready to be turned in.)

Selithe smiles and takes Julian's offer on the ride, speaking to him while holding on so she doesn't tumble off, "Good thing Gra isn't here, she might get abit jealous." As Selithe spends time with Julian she realizes she didn't answer his question earlier, "Actually, I'm thinking of using my money to buy a nice wand or such. However I need to be abit more magical knowledged before I can get a good one. Otherwise I like to get a staff sometime but they cost alot of money."

Selithe enjoys her time with Julian and looks with interest at his quiver when Julian shows it off, "Wow, that is neat. Isn't it near what magic can accomplish."

When Julian comments on being showed how to play cards, Selithe grins and pulls out the deck he bought her, "Ahh, something everyone should know, how to play a good game and not be cheated. You see, a very good gambler can palm a card and hide it rather easily but I promise, a clean game. No money, but I like some type of stakes. How about for every hand I win you owe me a kiss." Selithe grins at Julian.

(Profession Gambler:13 *forgot +2 for MW deck* To teach Julian and for the friendly game.)

Podo
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 1:41:29 AM
"Let 'em go, Cuz. Drop the charges...if he tries again, I'll turn the other cheek again..." explains Podo to his cousin Kendry.

Airin and Fioni d20+3=19
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 2:47:08 AM
- at dinner that evening -

Airin greatly enjoys the attention she gets from Kendry. It has been far too long since they had such good times.

She even dares to join him to dance... (Perform dance: 19)

Her green dress waves as she glides over the dance floor with Kendry. Smiling and blushing she dances to the music till late in the evening.

- the next morning -

After breakfast Airin makes all the arrangements to get her friends on the carriage. She herself will be riding Blossom.

"G'day sir. I'd like to make reservations for seven places on the carriage to Dourscale. How much would that be?"

Julian
Wednesday December 12th, 2007 4:35:29 AM
He blushes furiously at Selithe's offer, and not knowing what to say, he nods dumbly.

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