Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday January 6th, 2020 7:25:40 AM
After some discussion Falco slips on his new boots, thankful for the little boost of speed they will bring. It's been hard to keep up with everyone. To be honest he is also excited for the gold that will come.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events. Monday January 6th, 2020 7:25:22 PM
After the few days of rest and respite a messenger comes to your door.
"The Duke will see you now, however I should warn you, he's not in the best of moods. When you're ready, make your way to his keep and you will be sent to his chambers as long as you present this."
He hands one of you a letter sealed with the Duke's Seal.
"This is the invitation to a private audience. Good luck."
Do you have any last minute preparations to do before you head to see the Duke?
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday January 6th, 2020 8:01:01 PM
Angus washes up as best he can, wearing his unused and clean change of clothes. He pulls his tunic down to make sure it covers his new belt (no need for anyone to see it)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=21 ; Monday January 6th, 2020 8:57:23 PM
Rolth will use prestidigitation to clean up himself and his gear, put on his red suit, comb out his mane, and set his cap at a jaunty angle. He'll double check that his lute is tuned up, in case his skills are called for when we call upon the Duke.
He looks at the sealed letter and tries to remember whether one is supposed to open the letter in advance or present it upon arrival.
(Knowledge local = 21)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Monday January 6th, 2020 9:01:58 PM
Tsak spends time cleaning and polishing his armour. He also has his clothes washed and mended where necessary whilst in town.
After this he invites Mak to take a tour of the alehouses, it would be a shame to leave not knowing which is best! As he investigates he finds a baths that offer medicinal body rubs to soothe aching muscles. After an hour of this he comes out feeling pummelled, but blissful and relaxed.
When the messenger arrives he feels as ready as he will ever be.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday January 6th, 2020 9:26:36 PM
Kiwina uses the days before the message comes to heal, train at the WLA, and place an order in the Catacombs. Until the order comes, he travels without armor or his usual weapons, but he does carry a wooden rod.
For the meeting with the Duke, he cleans up and dresses in a well-maintained but not a fancy outfit.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Tuesday January 7th, 2020 7:51:22 AM
Suprised by the invitation Falco makes a mental list of what he needs to do. Really it comes down to a little shopping before the meeting with the Duke. Still the invitation has him concerned and he shares his misgivings with the Petals.
"Our dealings with the Horned Skull did not go well. I wonder if that is the source of his mood? We should be prepared for some fallout I think."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Tuesday January 7th, 2020 11:09:38 AM It has been a few days, I am sure that word of the results of our "assistance" have gotten back to the Duke by now. Hopefully we can salvage our relationship with the Duke, I'm sure we will need those connections later
Elyas will as usual let the more diplomatic folk take the lead on speaking unless he needs to give input
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part II Tuesday January 7th, 2020 4:06:38 PM
((Rolth knows to keep the letter an present it to the guards, who will take you to the Duke once you present the letter))
You head over to the Duke's keep, scrubbing up as best you can (for the most part). As you arrive you are greeted by guards, in their normal uniform, and are stopped by one at the gate.
"Invitation?" he asks gruffly, and you hand over the letter, which he takes, and opens. After reading it through quickly he gives a whistle.
"Oh boy. This should be fun for you. Follow me."
He leads you through the keep until you come to the grand audience chamber, it is currently empty, save for a couple of guards who are apparently here to protect the Duke.
"Wait here until the Duke comes to speak to you."
Duke Purple (Cayzle) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:26:04 PM
You stand in the grand audience hall, which is also the feasting hall that some of you have seen before. The marvelous dome of glass windows is overhead, but the many tables have been all placed against the walls, benches under them, and the floor under the dome is marble with purple veins, swept clean, empty.
The ducal chair is in its usual spot at the head of the chamber, flanked by the guards who were there when you entered. They stand at attention, minotaurs clad in plate with helms closed. You wait ... a minute ... ten ... thirty.
The Purple Duke enters from a small entry behind his chair. He is as you recall him, those who have met him. He is big, resplendent in his velvet robes, clearly a man who enjoys the pleasures of life, with obvious laugh lines around his eyes.
He is not laughing.
He sits and waves you closer.
"Boys, boys," he growls. "A fine bottle of sour wine you've opened for me. Tell me, eight-petaled rose, the story of what went down in Greenfell. I know you investigated these murders, found the criminal, and killed him. The brother of the local constable, and now a martyr for the Horned Society to rally around. How did you get into this fix?"
Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday January 7th, 2020 5:49:20 PM
OOC: Missed the first post. Can’t seem to schedule my illnesses better.
Mak had only limited contact with this level of nobility and no experience with the man personally, so he stood in the back and waited on the senior members of the group to speak. While he did so his eyes wandered about the room and tried to fix on anything that wasn’t the imposing duke before him.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday January 7th, 2020 9:18:11 PM Sir, you are well informed and what you say is correct. We started on the back foot when our contact, Yesia, was murdered before we arrived. From that point we were unable to make a break thru with the Minotaurs who are deeply distrustful, particularly concerning their fractious relationship with the Liontaurs. Thus we tried to keep things simple and deal only with the problem of the murder, but unfortunately the person responsible would not submit to your justice and chose suicide by attacking us ferociously whilst inciting others to do the same. A societal change is required at Grenfell. It will not happen quickly and is probably better achieved with a more subtle approach.
Having used up every word he knows and then some, Tsak lapses into silence.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=31 ; Tuesday January 7th, 2020 10:12:04 PM "My Lord, it is as my good companion Tsak has said. We had hoped to minimize the killing, but in the end failed to do so. I confess that it was quite intimidating to be confronted by more than twice our number, and all of them minotaurs! When they charged us, they almost succeeding in taking down Kiwina and myself in the initial assault, which as you perceive would have left the less rugged of the Petals to face their fury unprotected. I deeply regret that I failed to stick to the plan at that point, and struck down their leader. It is my fondest hope that the taurs be brought closer together, and yet in this I have failed myself, you, and all taurs. I hope that there is some way that I, and we, can undo some of this harm, and get all of our peoples back onto the right footing. May Domi make it so. Do you have any wisdom to impart, that we might learn from our mistakes? And moreover, any opportunity to make up for our quest going awry?"
Diplomacy = 31
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 12:45:43 AM
Kiwina lets the others answer first. He recalls facing off against three minotaurs in the fight, and probably would not have survived if Rasheel had been able to urge his syncophants on after the initial skirmish. Still, their plan had been to take Rasheel alive, and the Duke was left with the consequences of their failure. Worse, they had broken a promise to Ranter, and he had treated them decently.
When the others have spoken, Kiwina adds, quietly but firmly, "We are sorry that Rasheel may be a martyr now, because it may make your position more difficult and because his death pains his brother. But recognize that he claimed not to fall under your authority and expected to continue to get away with murder because of his relationship with his brother. Our actions were unfortunate, but not unwarranted."
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday January 8th, 2020 11:11:02 AM
Elyas stays silent unless specifically called on by either the Duke or his own Captain. he thinks about what he could say, but nothing seems to make the situation sound any better. he still blames himself in large part for what happened. if he hadn't been so jumpy to try to control the battlefield with his web spell, maybe the fight wouldn't have broken out so quickly and so violently. he can still clearly see the image of the very dead Rasheel hanging limp in a sheet of magical web...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Wednesday January 8th, 2020 12:18:22 PM
The explinations are good and Falco has little to add. He simply nods and does his best to look solemn which is not easy with fairly fixed avian features.
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part III Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:11:46 PM
The hall itself remains silent for just long enough to be awkward. The silence itself is deafening so much so that the guards glance at one another uncertainly as the Duke weighs your words in his mind.
Duke Purple (Cayzle) d20+26=43 ; Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:45:19 PM
Duke Purple listens and ponders.
"That meshes with what I heard, close enough. And gods know I've been in battle situations where things don't go according to plan." He nods to Kiwina and Rolth, and any others in whom he senses remorse. "I appreciate that sometimes it goes hard, and you feel that."
"I sense that you've played this straight with me," he says. "And I can't even say I wouldn't do the same were I in your spot. But the truth of it is that though the villain is finished, the business of it, the politics of it, are not done, not by a long shot."
The expression on Duke Purple's face when he says "politics" tells you what he thinks of that, and it is nothing good.
"But I'm in a pickle, right enough. The only folk you've managed to please are the liontaurs. Word is going to get out about it, too. Hmmm ..."
He pauses in thought.
"Actually, maybe I can use that. I've been meaning to send an envoy to Chessford, to a couple of the big trading clans. The Sandifurrs, maybe ... "
"Okay, boys, you can help me set the politics of this to rights, and we'll be square. Just stay here in the castle with me for a few days, keeping undercover. I'll put out the word that I am very very angry with you and that you are in the dungeons. That'll fix one part of this for me. Then I declare an amnesty, which I was planning to do anyway, for the big celebration coming up. You Petals skeedaddle off to Liontaur Island, deliver my messages, and we're square."
"Oh, and, uh, let things cool down before you come back to this neck of the woods, if you know what I'm saying."
"Do we have a plan? How's that sit with you?"
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 5:58:13 PM
Angus remains silent. He is fine with traveling elsewhere for a while. There is much to explore for a young half-orc who has not traveled far from his home town.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 6:40:23 PM
Tsak's heart sinks a little as he realizes that the next venture will also involve politics. On that subject he and the Duke seem to agree. Ah well, back on the Rose to travel to a new island and meet a new bunch of folk. Hopefully they aren't as hard-headed as the Minotaurs...
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Wednesday January 8th, 2020 7:38:35 PM
Rolth bows with a flourish, and exclaims, "Politics, that sounds ever so civilized. I for one am excited to be returning home to my people as your emissary. And well do I know the Sandifurr clan, and their reputation for fair dealing. I hope this bodes well for our mission! What say you other Petals?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday January 8th, 2020 8:08:33 PM "It sounds as if we are most fortunate." Kiwina says. In an aside for the Petals closest to him he adds, "I am not a politician, but it seems odd to me that the minotaurs would accept us becoming their emissaries. Although I would understand if we were commanded to carry an emissary and his armed escort on the Rose that would also ensure we left this island."
He is a bit sad, though -- if they are to "be in the dungeons" then there is little chance of seeing Cassia.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Thursday January 9th, 2020 7:37:06 AM 'As much as it pains me that people will think we are locked up I understand your reasoning. We will try and be more discrete on the next mission, blade and beak as a last."
He pauses thinking.
"We should also mention the goblins and the skeletons. That was a distraction on our trip back." From there he will tell the tale or let others.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:24:39 AM
Mak was not unfamiliar with political machinations and disinformation. His own home country was a prime example of how far the leadership would go to keep the truth from the people. In this case even though they struck first he thought that a physical confrontation was inevitable and the result unavoidable. He was also relieved that his own role in the death of Ranter had been minimized as he knew it was his arrows that brought the dissident down. So at the duke's proclamation that they'd be spending time in the "dungeon" Mak merely nodded in acceptance of the punishment.
"That could have been worse." Mak breathed quietly to those near him.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday January 9th, 2020 12:00:18 PM
Elyas knows things could have been worse, but is not looking forward to another diplomatic mission. so far those have not been the best suited to this crew. but if the Duke wanted that for reparations from the last debacle, it sounds fair enough.
"Yes, as Falco says we found something disturbing on the way back. we were attacked by goblins who followed a creature known as 'the ghost'. we tracked their lair and found a disturbing place filled with undead and stitched-together monsters made from tentacles. we got into a showdown with this Ghost but after injuring several of us he escaped. he is still somewhere on this island making threats about the end of the world. if you don't send us to deal with it, please at least send some soldiers out to clear out the caves and search for where the ghost escaped to."
Duke Purple (Cayzle) Thursday January 9th, 2020 4:49:53 PM
The duke smiles then, the first real smile in this audience, and he seems more like the jovial and gracious host you met before.
"Thank you, my friends. I'll have my guard escort you to the 'dungeons' and you can make yourselves at home for a few days." He rises, and shakes hands with Rolth, Kiwina, and Falco first, since they actually verbally agreed with his plan.
"And I appreciate your report, excellent Elyas," I will have my people look into this immediately. There are always goblins and such nuisances about, but I do not brook the undead."
He bids you farewell, and motions to his guard.
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part III Thursday January 9th, 2020 8:34:26 PM
The guards guide you down deeper into the keep in silence, once you approach a locked door, they knock, a panel in it slides open and some eyes stare out at you for a moment before it sweeps shot and you hear the tell tale click and slide of locks and bars being opened. The door itself swings open and in front of you stands a small(ish) Minotaur, who waves you in,
“Please place all your weapons and belongings in the boxes provided, and all your clothes save your skivvies.” As you undress and pass all your belongings the guards and the apparent jailer whisper amongsr themselves, before the jailer nods and puts all your belongings in a strong room behind him.
He comes back to where you are and takes you to a strong panelled wooden door with iron banding all over it to support and brace it, and several different locks on the side your on, it is on the opposite wall from where you entered. The jailer opens the locks with practiced ease and smoothness before guiding you in to a cell each, all nearby this door. However each cell is well furnished and has a supply of decent (though not excellent) quality wine, and books, the beds are feather beds, not straw and there are some nice, if slightly ill-fitting clothing for your to wear.
He puts you all in a cell and closes the iron bars behind you, then, once you are all locked up separately [but close enough to talk) he heads back through and locks the door to the jailer’s area.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+10=20 ; Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:22:30 PM
Rolth examines his new digs, and quickly gets bored of pacing the limited, if comfy, space. He whips up a quick song, a bit melancholy to suit his mood. "Hey guys, whatcha think of this tune? I call it Minotaur Prison Blues"
Highlight to display spoiler: {With a nod to Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash}
I see the Rose a comin' It's sailin' 'round the bay, And I ain't seen the sunshine Since, don't know what day I'm stuck in Minotaur Prison And time keeps draggin' on But that ship keeps a-sailin' On down to Liontaur home When I was just a baby My Mama told me, "Son Always be a good boy Don't ever fight for fun, But I killed a man in Greenfell Had to watch him die When I hear that Duke scoldin' I hang my head and sigh I bet there's good folks eatin' In a fancy dining room They're probably drinkin' klava And smokin' big cigars But I know I had it comin' I know I can't be free But those Skulls keep a-movin' And that's what tortures me Well, if they freed me from this prison An emissary for a while I bet I'd sail out over a little Farther down cross the Isles Far from Minotaur Prison That's where I want to stay And I'd let that bosun's whistle Blow my blues away
(Perform Sing = 20)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Thursday January 9th, 2020 9:54:19 PM
Tsak hollers at the departing jailer What time's dinner?
Following Rolth's song he finds a tin mug in his cell and drags it across the iron bars in a tribute to Rolth's growling prowess as a bard.
Following this he pours some wine into his mug and settles down on the bed for a nightcap and a nap.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC/T/F/CMD:15/11/13/18 | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday January 9th, 2020 11:03:00 PM Klava? Kiwina wonders if that's anything like awa.
He examines the light source. If it's a window, even a small one up high, he's happier.
"Well, I suppose there's nothing for it. What do think this upcoming celebration people are talking about is?" Kiwina converses with the others if they want, or falls silent if they don't, but doesn't mention the possibility of freedom soon because he doesn't know what any guards may know. Eventually he reads.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Friday January 10th, 2020 8:49:22 AM
When asked to give over his gear Falco bristles a little bit.
"We have spoken fair and were told 'Just stay here in the castle with me for a few days, keeping undercover.' Now it's a real jail cell for us? I will go but this feel less a show."
Once sequestered away Falco slumps to the floor clearly shaken by this turn of events. He speaks quietly,
"I do not think I would vote to work for the Duke in the future. This is not keeping undercover this is prison. The provisions are good but... locked up." he sighs "I for one, will not be put in this position again."
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (29/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday January 10th, 2020 9:12:20 AM
Mak agreed with Falco and said as much to the small avian creature.
"For myself. I've a family heirloom I've been keeping. If anything happens to it there's no end to the repercussions I'll impose on the thieves." Mak vowed vengefully.
Mak stood at the door for a short while and listened to the others, then on a bored lark started searching the room for secret compartments and doors.
OOC: Perception +4, Taking 20.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday January 10th, 2020 2:56:50 PM
Elyas looks around, flops down on the comfortable bed and stares up at the ceiling
"this isn't so bad" he replies to Falco's concerns. "I've certainly been in worse places for a few days. but I am going to agree with you, this is not quite what i was expecting. i would be more than happy to sail away from this island and not return. maybe there is more for us on one of the other islands here.... this whole thing with the Horned Skull and Purple Duke has been a heck of a trip. and not in a good way
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=13 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 7:19:36 PM
Angus finally speaks Did we just willing agree to be locked up? Do we trust that we will be let loose soon?
Angus looks around to see what is with him in his cell, especially anything that can fashioned into makeshift thieves tools (just in case) but secret doors as well.
[perception = 13, 16 to find traps]
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part V Friday January 10th, 2020 8:41:20 PM
After a night and a day of boredom and only each other for conversations and a few books in each cell, the cold dampness beginning to permeate everything, you see a familiar silhouette enter in to the hallway outside your cells, and you immediately recognise it as the Jester you saw at court before, she comes over and whispers to you, all secretive.
"I have been sent by my lord to talk to you about who you will be looking to discuss things with. The Sandifurrs is one Clan you need to talk with, another is the Longclaws, and finally the Goldmane's, but really you will need to take his sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans... only they together can make the decision, I would suggest mayhaps scoping the political position out and maybe getting close to the clans with the most power right?"
The Jester, apparently happy they've completed their task. Smiles slightly oddly at you all before heading off, allowing you no time to ask questions, and no time to discuss anything with her.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+6=8 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 9:02:07 PM "Well, that sounds pretty straight forward. Go home, speechify, try not to kill anyone who doesn't really deserve it, charm them all to get them on our side, achieve the Duke's goal, and have a drink."
What does Rolth, who grew up on Liontaur Isle, know about these clans?
Knowledge local or history = 8, hmmph
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+9=19 ; Friday January 10th, 2020 10:32:52 PM
Kiwina doesn't trust politics, and wonders if the Jester is acting in the Duke's interests (sense motive = 19, or 23 if she's a taur (monstrous humanoid)). He might have sent her, but Kiwina is used to the Duke being more straightforward.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday January 11th, 2020 10:55:57 AM Sent by her Lord, but is that the Duke? Perhaps we can assume, hopefully we get a chance to confirm this?
Tsak is not impressed by the antics of the Jester. It's comforting to know that most of the petals seem as apolitical as he, but that doesn't bode particularly well for their next task.
He rolls back over, plumps his pillow into just the right shape and tries to go back to sleep.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday January 13th, 2020 7:41:54 AM
Falco has little interest, as he is locked in a cell for trying to do the right thing, in helping the duke or the jester or whoever.
"This duke has already proven his fickle nature. We are poor diplomats once so send us to do the same thing again. It is almost as if he wants to make things worse."
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Monday January 13th, 2020 9:03:50 AM
Mak understood Falco's concerns, but thought to add. "The Duke asked us to help Gadin investigate murders. That it would become political was unknown at the time. I suspect that he's sending us because of Rolth's reputation in the hopes that one as accomplished as he will have more influence than a stranger. Still, the prospect of another diplomatic mission does not thrill me either."
Mak rubbed at a freshly healed wound on his arm and the thin pink line that had formed there. He pressed on it on and off as he felt the tale tell pins and needles that told him there was some nerve damage there and that it would take a while before the scar faded.
"I've never been there. What's it like?" Asked Mak once the conversation lulled.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday January 13th, 2020 11:05:46 AM Again I agree with Falco. why exactly do we seem like a good choice to send as diplomats? we didn't do so good at that with either Aaroth or Rasheel. seems like he would have been better off sending us after the Ghost and some trained diplomats to handle this clan situation.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Monday January 13th, 2020 11:34:15 AM
Mak listened to Elyas and thought to add. "He's getting rid of us because he thinks our continued presence on the island will be troublesome to him." Mak replied.
"Frankly, I'm inclined to agree that we shouldn't be here in case this liontaur/minotaur strife causes some kind of civil war. It's happened before." Mak finished as he thought about his own home and the wars there.
DM Dan - A series of Unfortunate Events, Part V Monday January 13th, 2020 6:19:30 PM
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {You get nothing!}
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {While you suspect the jester is adept at lying and/or obfuscating her true words, you get the sense she's telling you right and true.}
During the next day, the guards come to collect you, and you are lead back into the antechamber where the jailer stays, and he provides you with your belongings, a small smile on his face. As you get dressed, one of the guards speaks.
"You can't bring your weapons in at the moment, if you leave them here, we'll return them to you when you leave to go to wherever it is ya going."
Once you are all dressed again, in your semi-finery you were wearing for your meeting with the Duke, the guards lead you back down the halls, but this time to a different room, and they make you wait outside. You can hear a voice on the other side
DC 15 Perception to read - Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear the Duke saying, "And in honour of this great feast, and celebration, I am granting Clemency to the Adventurers known as the Eight Petalled Rose!"}
After the voice stops talking, the guards swing open the door and gesture you through, whereupon you come into what appears to be a great party and much revelry, the Duke looking at you with a soft, smile that seems to indicate he's very happy with himself, and you are surrounded by nobles and sycophants and all of those who would want to be near the Duke who look at you earnestly, as if expecting something from you.
The pause goes on for a few moments before you hear a voice from the back call out "Speech! Speech from the Petals!!" and in short order most of the room, save the Duke, who has a small smile on his face, and you can see him having a good-natured laugh at your expense, before settling the crowd down, and then he gestures to your group.
With a bow, Rolth steps to the fore, "Your Grace, your generosity is only exceeded by your compassion and honor. If I understand it correctly, you have granted us, the Eight Petaled Rose, clemency for our role in the recent unfortunate events that led to the removal of a threat, but in an unwelcome way. As you have done us this service, might there be a service that we in turn might provide? Either here or across the Taur Isles, as we are not afraid to undertake a journey, a mission, a quest even. What is your bidding?"
(Diplomacy = 15, because the die roller continues to hate me)
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=21 ; d20+13=20 ; Monday January 13th, 2020 9:13:04 PM
(Perception = 21)
Kiwina hears the proclamation of clemency before the doors are opened. Upon entering, Kiwina looks back at the audience, trying to get a feel for the proceedings. He assumes Rolth's speech is all they are looking for, but will add his own thanks for the Duke's generousity if it seems necessary.
Meanwhile, he sees who is in the crowd -- although he's probably not going to recognize individuals, he tries to get a feel for the groups. (Sense motive = 20, 16 for non-taurs) He also tries to figure of what's being celebrated.
Tsak takes the few seconds he has before the door opens to compose his face into a relaxed mask. He doesn't feel the need to add anything to Rolths summation and opts to simply appear composed and businesslike.
Esmerelda surveys the assembly with a haughty stare as she leans in on Tsaks leg.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=28 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:07:49 AM
{Perception 28}
Before the doors open Falco mumbles quietly. "Oh good, we are forgiven. How generous."
Once inside Falco is quiet unless approached and directly spoken to by one of those gathered, the sooner out of the Duke's hospitality the better. Plus he remembers he still needs to place an order with the catacombes, at least a wand of Cure Light Wounds.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=11 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:08:02 AM
After Angus gets dressed and checks all his belongings (minus the weapons) he quietly follows the group. Along the way Angus looks for alternate exits in case things go sideways as well as scoping out the valuables in the room.
(perception = 11)
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=8 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:20:46 AM
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 8, Fail.
Like Angus, Mak checked his equipment, especially the family heirloom he had carried these past several years while traveling away from Asildur.
The realization that the duke had indeed granted them clemency, or that Rolth had heard the muted words through the door caused Mak to relax noticeably. In his experience people quietly disappearing into the dungeons was a common occurrence. He was pleased it hadn't happened that way this once.
Mak still thought the duke fickle, so he carefully kept quiet and smiled at the news diplomatically even while he tried to rub the wrinkles from his old dress uniform.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+7=14 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 10:21:38 AM
perception = 14, fail.
Elyas holds back an eye roll at the politicking of the Duke, but he does appreciate that they will not have to stay here long. he hangs in the back, not liking standing in front of the large group of people, and definitely not wanting to give any sort of a speech
DM Dan - A Party in Purple Tuesday January 14th, 2020 5:46:29 PM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {Most of the groups just seem happy to be here, and enjoying the Duke's hospitality. You also realise that the Duke probably threw you in the dungeon to appease the Minotaurs who would have been unhappy with the outcome, and you were put up in cells which were nicer than several taverns you have stayed in previously.}
You all find all your equipment intact, nothing is missing.
"Well friends, let us not speak of the past, I would send you to treat with Council of Clans, the Liontaurs, as your recent... efforts will have endeared you to them somewhat."
He smiles.
"But we can discuss that another time, enjoy the feast in Celebration of the Changes in the Divine within our world. Eat, drink, and be merry!"
He then allows you to work your way around the party as much or as little as you want, there is a large buffet table with plenty of food on it, and another long table with drinks on it, all being attended by servants, the proceeding itself is remarkably lavish and enjoyable.
Most of the groups are broken down in to Taur types, so Minotaurs, Liontaurs and Centaurs, though there are precious few Liontaurs and Centaurs. There is the odd smattering of other races as well, and they are mostly keeping to themselves in their own group.
How do you enjoy the party?
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=19 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 6:42:10 PM
Not found of crowds, Angus keeps an eye on the other guests, especially looking to see if there are other people in the room working with his particular set of skills. Angus can't help but also case the joint for valuables, including the richer guests.
(Perception = 19)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+12=22 ; d20+10=16 ; Tuesday January 14th, 2020 7:12:36 PM
Rolth will do his best to mingle with all the races over the course of the evening, particularly being evenhanded among all the Taurs. If pressed by any minotaur guests, he will be regretful but not defensive about killing the murderer in Greenfell. He will use the opportunity to engage the few liontaurs here to get news from home, and if possible, carefully elicit information re the three Houses that we are trying to cozy up to, as well as learning about how the Council operates. In between, Rolth will contribute to the evening's festivities with some heroic oratory, if an appropriate opportunity comes up.
(Diplomacy = 22) (Perform = 16)
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday January 14th, 2020 8:13:05 PM
Kiwina mingles with the various races, willing to answer questions if any have heard of the groups exploits but preferring to shy away from events in Greenfell. He does not seek out the centaurs, who he expects to be from Centaur Island -- where, let's face it, centaurs can be a bit snobbish. If he finds a delegation from Bridge Island, he is quite friendly, and freely expresses his gratitude for the Duke's past help. He treats halflings and gnomes, if any, with awe and particular respect. He is more than willing to discuss the problem of giants with dwarves. Most of his time, though, goes to any ships' crew or captains, whether merchant or military. He does not steer conversations with a particular purpose, being more interested in swapping tales of foreign lands.
One thing Kiwina does, is discretely ask a head waiter to find him if one of his travelling companions becomes a nuisance at the long table. He does not try to watch the table himself.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday January 15th, 2020 5:19:37 AM
Tsak arranges with wait staff for bowls so that Esmerelda can feed and drink water. He himself eats moderately and enjoys a cold ale.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+10=11 ; Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:17:56 AM
{Perception: 11}
Falco does not so much enjoy the party as he observes it. He is concerned that the clemency that was granted might not be honored by all. He watches, poorly, to see if anyone is overly focused on the Eight Petal Rose. Eventually his nature overrides his annoyance and he eats, quite a bit actually for his slight size.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:56:49 AM
Having been out of the loop a bit during their last adventure, Elyas is curious what the Duke means by "changes in the Divine".
That can't be a good thing. the divine realm is supposed to be more stable than ours. even small changes with deities can bring about huge changes here... Elyas thinks back to the Sargrass disaster and the fallout that caused. he mingles with other guests trying to learn more about what has changed and to listen for rumors. especially any involving predictions of the end of the world or tentacles....
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday January 15th, 2020 10:54:01 AM
Mak didn’t like nobles. Sure he was one, but that only meant he had an informed opinion, so he moved about the room quietly. As he did so he listened, engaged in polite conversation, and avoided controversy. He didn’t miss Kiwina’s comment to the waiter however and was certain that taur meant him so Mak endeavored to keep his wits and imbibe sparingly. Now was not the time to lose control in spite of the pain that damp dungeon had induced in his leg.
At some point Mak found himself sitting in a corner away from the bustle in the room He just sat and observed what was going on.
DM Dan - A Party in Purple III Wednesday January 15th, 2020 7:45:18 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You don't notice anyone acting particularly oddly, everyone seems to be enjoying the festivities and acting as you would expect nobles to act, lots of fake laughs and empty words.}
The conversations you have are all polite and enjoyable, however, while any tales you wish to tell are met with interest and questions, questions you have are generally responded to with one word answers, except when you ask about the changes to the divine realm.
When this is asked about, several of the guests get quiet and smile.
"Well, apparently, the Gods of Testing have gone their own separate ways, we'll have to wait and see what sort of changes this brings on. It's certainly an interesting time."
Or phrases to that effect.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:09:49 PM
Even with his attention focussed on Esmerelda, Tsak overhears several groups of people talking about the changes in the realm of the deities. It's a little beyond his understanding and, if he's honest with himself, not very interesting. But it does remind him of his own growing magical abilities and he decides that at the first opportunity he will spend some time in quiet contemplation to work on some spells.
Tsak grabs a bunch of grapes and makes his way over to sit with Mak in companionable silence as he joins in the people watching.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:21:33 PM "And what is needed more in interesting times? Well, courage, of course! By Domi, we'll be alright! Could this have anything to do with the recent changes that swept the Wold? It seemed like Marteus might be behind all that. Suffering and disease galore, as is his want."
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday January 15th, 2020 9:25:15 PM
Kiwina has never understood the gods of the Wold, and does not pay much attention to the topic, except to be polite. He does not make this known at a party honoring them, however.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Thursday January 16th, 2020 7:58:00 AM
With the talk of the changes to the divine powers Falco starts to come out of his shell. He feels his connection to the Warper-sar is still there so knows that what changes happened have not impacted him. He comments that change is the only constant in the Wold and the Warper-sar is an agent of change.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=19 ; Thursday January 16th, 2020 9:59:52 AM
Mak nodded at Tsak as he joined him and raised his almost full cup while pretending to take a drink. There were too many people here he didn't know and though he knew about court intrigue he wasn't familiar with this ones intricacies. So Mak chose to remain separate from them and claimed his leg was troubling him as an excuse not to mingle. Frankly it wasn't too far from the truth given the damp dungeon's effects on his old wound.
"I miss the feel of ocean spray on my face." Mak said to Tsak with the subtext being "I'll be glad to be away from here."
So as long as he was sitting apart he decided to watch the crowd carefully and how they were treating the more visible members of the group.
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 19
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=25 ; Thursday January 16th, 2020 5:42:47 PM
Angus looks around to see who may be the most drunk and/or unaware of their surroundings. Clearly this is an opportunity to practice his skills. Also Angus is looking to see if there are any half-orcs or interesting humans at the party.
(Perception = 25)
DM Dan - A Party in Purple III Thursday January 16th, 2020 6:25:20 PM
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {There are a few people who have had a few too many cups of wine, but there are no Half Orcs here, and only a smattering of humans who are all keeping to themselves.}
Mak - Highlight to display spoiler: {The are treating them with a degree of uncertainty. While no-one is being rude, no one is being particularly forthcoming either.}
The group nods at Rolth's response.
"True enough friend, true enough. It is suspected Marteaus had a hand in it, but how can we mortals no for sure what goes on in the minds and realms of the gods? We are but ants under boots."
The group nods and mumbles agreement with that sentiment.
The party is beginning to wind down now, and those that are still around look like they are completely enraptured with their conversations.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday January 16th, 2020 7:46:43 PM
Rolth is feeling like the evening is drawing to a close, and so seeks out our host to pay his respects. "Thank you for the clemency, your Grace. I hope to serve as a good emissary. When should we retrieve your sealed letter for the Council on Liontaur Isle? And do you have any last instructions or wisdom to impart?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Thursday January 16th, 2020 8:27:09 PM
Kiwina takes time to look at the groups of taurs in the room. Now that the evening is winding down and people have already been polite as the occassion requires, are there any groups where one type of taur mixes with the others? If so, Kiwina tries to learn what the group is or who is in it by asking the staff. ("Excuse me, but I've forgotten the name of that distinguished minotaur...")
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday January 17th, 2020 1:15:32 AM
Tsak acknowledges Mak and scans the room looking for the jester. He wants to confirm that her advice was actually on behalf of the host, but is unsure how to do so. He notices Rolth heading toward the Duke and moves over to stand nearby but misses his chance to word up the liontaur before his chat.
Esmerelda eyes off Mak , perhaps contemplating a jump into his lap.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Friday January 17th, 2020 6:24:02 AM
Angus grabs a snack or two. He avoids trying any thievery at this time as he would not want to embarrass his comrades if he were to get caught.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Friday January 17th, 2020 9:09:58 AM
As it feels things are winding down Falco becomes concerned about where they will be spending the night. He is in no mood to think the "Duke" for his hospitality and just wants his weapons back, which are quite valuable, and to be on their way.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday January 17th, 2020 2:11:52 PM
Mak had similar concerns as Falco, but remained quiet and waited until they were dismissed.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20-1=1 ; Friday January 17th, 2020 6:42:30 PM
Instead a sudden thought causes Angus to strike up a conversation with a human nearby.
Say friend, are there any places in town that help out the down-trodden in which a generous and pious soul may contribute a few coins?
(Diplomacy = 1)
(This may not go well)
DM Dan - A Party in Purple V Friday January 17th, 2020 7:10:15 PM
The Duke smiles at Rolth, and whispers something to him.
Rolth - Highlight to display spoiler: {"Honestly, I didn't want to imprison you, but had to keep the Minotaur's happy, you understand it's politics. However, your little stunt made it so the Liontaurs are fans of yours, I want you to use that. You will make fine emissaries, I have no doubt, and I have great faith in you. I assume my jester has spoken to you?"}
The jester is watching you carefully, but appears positive in body language and the way she smiles at you.
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: { You point towards a few Minotaur nobles, and one of the staff obliges by giving you names, Lord Ironhorn, Lady Rockhoof and the family of Greyfur are a few that are pointed out, they are clearly of some import, but not well known to you.}
The rest of you mill about, avoiding discussion as the party itself finishes.
Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {Highlight to display spoiler: {"There are, but you'll have to find them yourself, friend. Or maybe you and your minotaur murdering friends can get thrown in prison again?"}}
After everyone else has left, the Duke brings you all together.
"Thank you for being understanding with the show I had to put on for the benefit of the court. It is most appreciated, now to your next task, I will give you the message in the morning, you are welcome to stay here, or you can return and make your own way this evening, which would you prefer?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+13=33 ; Friday January 17th, 2020 8:47:34 PM
To the Duke, Rolth says, "Yes, your Grace, the Jester spoke with us. Talk with three clans: the Sandifurrs, Longclaws, and Goldmanes. Scope out the political positions, ally with the most powerful, then take your sealed proposal to the Council of the Clans. There together they will make the decision. Do you know, will it take just a majority, or will it have to be unanimous? Do you have any other insights that might guide us?"
To the Petals, he asks, "Well, do we stay another night in 'prison', or do we live as free taurs tonight?" If we go forth tonight, Rolth will prepare the way by casting a Toros Taur try (minotaur version). He will then watch warily for signs of trouble as we move to the Rose.
(Perception = 33)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Saturday January 18th, 2020 3:20:38 AM Lets roam wild and free, to a tavern, for a bed. It will probably be less comfortable. But there will be no bars and will aid in the perception that we were detained in poor circumstances. Or we can board the Rose and see if we can all squish in there?
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Saturday January 18th, 2020 10:38:30 AM I am happy to find our own accomodations rather than stay int he Keep. I for one will return to the Rose for the night, it has become something like a home, and it has been a while since i have seen her. I will check with Ramsay and make sure things have run smoothly since we were last in port.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Saturday January 18th, 2020 11:33:24 AM
Rolth adds quietly, "We have already encountered some hostility from the locals here in the Duke's keep. Imagine what it will be like out on the town. I am not afraid, but we don't need to do anything more to unsettle inter-taur relations, I think. That is why I propose returning to the Rose. And as Elyas has said, it would be good to check in with Ramsey and the crew.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+1=15 ; Saturday January 18th, 2020 4:29:12 PM
Kiwina thanks the Duke for his hospitality and his offer, but he is most comfortable sleeping on his vessel. He tries to get the formalities right while doing so (diplomacy = 15).
To the other Petals, he says he agrees with Rolth and Elyas -- they should get to the Rose. And although there was no trouble here tonight at the Duke's party, he feels there is still some tension in the air. People were polite to him, and only polite. Whatever they actually think about the group, good or bad, was left unsaid. Kiwina thinks the Petals should be prepared to defend the Rose against a possible attack -- meaning standing watches tonight even though they're in port, but also inspecting the ship in the morning before leaving port. If the Duke were ready to give them the letter now and if the tide were right, he would even suggest they take her away from the dock tonight.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Sunday January 19th, 2020 6:44:47 AM
Angus agrees that they should go. He was somewhat surprised that a human in town would also have such animosity towards the Petals. Clearly there are negative rumors and stories spreading.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Sunday January 19th, 2020 12:35:48 PM
“I need to visit the catacombs,” Mak said. “I’ll catch up to you on the Rose.”
Mak gathered his belongings but for the first time since they’d known him he carried the rolled up bundle he kept in his pack in his hand. I need to find out about this.”
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Monday January 20th, 2020 8:50:33 AM
Before anything Falco gets his actual get back, the quiver and bow being important to him for obvious reasons.
"Yeah, no more prison rooms for me, even in show. I will be heading back to the Rose tonight."
When Mac mentions the catacombs Falco matches his pace. "Heading that way myself if you don't mind the company."
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - Preperations to leave Monday January 20th, 2020 2:01:11 PM
You all sleep soundly on the Rose and are not bothered at all. However, once morning comes, you are visited by Falad Hearthkin, the Duke's chief aide. He begs audience with you all, and you instantly recognise him as being with the Duke in the past.
"Good morning to you, the Eight Petalled Rose, I have been sent by the Duke, to ensure you get off well and provide you with some supplies to get you started."
He opens a chest he has brought with him, and in there is a set of Emissary's Clothing for each of you ((OoC: Courtiers Clothing)) that fits well enough for purpose. Also contained within is a sack of gold, with enough in it to cover supplies to Chessford where you are heading.
"Please take this as a gesture of appreciation, and thanks from the Duke for your continued service."
He smiles.
"I would suggest you go and purchase supplies with this before casting off. But before you start, do you have any questions for me?"
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday January 20th, 2020 3:34:06 PM
Angus will defer to the more diplomatic members of the party. That said, Angus asks if anything can be done by the Duke to help their reputations in town.
Also, having more gold than he ever imagined as a street urchin, Angus asks if there is someplace, some one who is helping the down trodden, the homeless, and the hungry. Angus would like to donate some of his gold to them.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Monday January 20th, 2020 5:19:50 PM
Rolth is quite pleased with this elegant, civilized Emissary's clothing, and asks Falad to convey his appreciation. And the gold to outfit the ship is also most welcome. He will suggest to Captain Kiwina that we make sure to have more than enough food and drink on board for the journey, just in case we are blown off course or otherwise find misadventure.
Rolth does have some additional questions for Falad. "Thank you for offering to answer some questions. Do you know more about the three clans that we will be engaging? Do they have particular interests, foibles, enmities, or other characteristics that we can turn to our advantage or should avoid? Also, are there already any alliances or ties between them that might guide our diplomacy? For the Council, how are its decisions reached? Is it majority, consensus, unanimity, or something else? Who actually votes or decides, and how do they break any ties or resolve any uncertain outcome? Finally, do you have any other agents or emissaries among them, that we might cooperate with or at least deconflict our efforts?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=35 ; Monday January 20th, 2020 5:44:32 PM
(Perception=35) Tsak eyes all the crew that the Petals have taken on over their adventures Yes, we're going to need some supplies before we put to sea. Also crew payments will need to be taken care of.
Tsak is happy to travel into town and arrange for some bulk food stuffs to be delivered to the Rose: flour, vegetables, spices, salted meats and the like. He'll also look to purchase a heavy blanket to serve as a bed for Esmerelda and is happy to pay for this out of his own coin (OOC 5sp deducted from char sheet).
To Falad: I never really imagined being part of the diplomatic corps. Do you have any news from Chessford? Any previous dealings with the clans there? And, most importantly, do I really have to wear this hat? Tsak does his best to get a read of the man without starting an inquisition (which the man obviously isn't expecting)
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Monday January 20th, 2020 11:02:15 PM
Kiwina thanks Falad andd looks to see if the message they are to deliver is also in the chest. If the message is in the chest, he asks whether there is anyone Falad knows of who wants them to fail in their task or who would profit if the Duke is unsuccessful. If the message is not in the chest, he asks Falad if they should wear their new uniforms when they go to pick it up.
Kiwina seems a bit amused at Rolth's suggestion that they take on more than enough for the journey. "Before we left for Greenfell, Ramsey was going to stock up. That feels like half a year ago, now. I'm sure it's needed again. And he's probably chased off the stowaways, too."
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Tuesday January 21st, 2020 8:06:38 AM
First thing in the morning Falco takes some time to find those that crew the boat. He makes sure that they are all accounted for, news of their employer being arrested could have caused concern. He explains what happens to any of the crew that are nervous or unsure.
Falco is appraciative of being given money for supplies even if he is not confident about this quest. Still he will do what he can to help. His bigger concern is waiting for his package from the catacombs, the wand of CLW will help everyone.
________________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Band / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+8=15 ; Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:42:06 AM
Elyas inspects the ship (probably with the help of Ramsey) while others figure out the supplies. it has been a while since we have taken the ship out, and one cannot be too careful (profession sailor = 15)
he takes care to inspect the fan device for any more damage to the belts. wouldn't want to get stuck again...
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday January 21st, 2020 2:38:44 PM
Mak replenished his arrows and rations.
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part II Tuesday January 21st, 2020 6:22:22 PM
Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {It appears all is well with the ship, it is in good repair.}
Falad looks to both Rolth and Falco.
"Well Rolth, the three clans that have been mentioned would be a good start yes. They are the three we feel have the most power to wield and will be receptive to our requests to establish a Minotaur Settlement on Liontaur Isle. Unfortunately I don't know much about them, or how they make their decisions, you may have to see what you can find out once you get there. As far as I understand it there are an odd number of votes, so there cannot be ties. As for more agents, we are sending you. We have had minimal dealings with them in the past, and no Mr Ambersier, you don't have to wear that hat."
Falad smiles to you all, and wishes you good luck as he heads off to get supplies.
As you are moving through the town to gather supplies you see two minotaur guards dragging along a rather pathetic and downtrodden looking human, who once he spots you calls out to you.
"Noble adventurers! Worthy adventurers! Friends and fellows of the Noble races! Please! Save me!"
He is a middle aged man wearing religious robes of some sort and he is also wearing this symbol.
He has a dripping nose and looks somewhat ill, he has been wiping his nose on his sleeve and you can see both dried and fresh snot on his once clean robes.
"I'm innocent! I have done nothing wrong! Please noble fellows! Don't let them take me away!!"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Tuesday January 21st, 2020 7:52:35 PM
Rolth looks at this enemy of Domi and wonders what would possess him to beseech us for aid. Standing well back and making no move to interfere with the minotaur guards, he calls out, "Marteus has abandoned you, why should we help? You, who have done nothing but bring pestilence to noble and taur races alike. And maybe even had something to do with the disease of the blood curse that so recently afflicted the Wold. Innocent? Done no wrong? I think not. You'll need a better argument before I would lift a finger to aid you." Barring some surprising revelation, Rolth is clearly not inclined to intercede.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:05:31 PM
The symbol on the man's robes means nothing to Tsak, but he trusts Rolth and follows his lead standing well back.
Once the wretch is gone he turns his attention back to finding a thick, soft blancket for Esmerelda.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Tuesday January 21st, 2020 10:46:41 PM
Kiwina does not recognize the man or the symbol, and wonders why a half-taur of a race that claims taurs are ignoble would want to call attention to that fact in a city of taurs. He does recall the name Marteus being mentioned at the party, and rejoicing that this Marteus had suffered a major setback.
If he is close enough to the water, Kiwina will take a minute to search his memories of last night's dreams and see if the aumakua said anything about this man. (Augury effect, whether it would benefit the group to intervene.)
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=19 ; d20+8=22 ; Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 8:36:44 AM
{Know Religion: 19 just making sure he doesn't blank on the symbol}
Falco cocks his head to the side as the human addresses them and Rolth quickly answers. He nods at Rolths words and follows behind him.
"While normaly coming to aid of another serving a great power may make sense not with know context. Having been recently chained for no good reason I am sympathetic to a point. Speak quickly and it best be very persuasive."
{Sense Motive: 22 - for whatever he responds with}
_______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 1:47:20 PM
Mak was no fan of any higher power that promoted disease. If Rolths claims were valid this man was no friend to humanity and Mak would not intervene on this man’s behalf.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 2:09:59 PM
Elyas comes back from his inspection of the ship just in time to hear the prisoner's plea. he shakes his head "you all aren't actually thinking of trying to rescue this man are you? right after we smoothed things over with the Duke and got an assignment as ambassadors? doesn't seem like the time to try to stick our noses into the workings of the legal system. and if this deity is as bad as Rolth implies, it seems likely that we should just look the other way. the ship is ready to sail, it looks like our crew has done an excellent job of keeping her ready while we were gone.
with that Elyas walks back towards the gankplank, pausing and turning to see if anyone else is following or if they are actually going to talk to an escorted prisoner...
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part III Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:22:31 PM
The guards block your path as they continue on their way, but pause to speak.
"He's not having anything done to 'im. Just since 'is god lost out recently, the Duke has asked all of his priests to politely, shove off. This fella 'ere didn't want to do as he was told, so we're taking him to get him out of the city, like the Duke commands. If you want to intervene, I would strongly advise against it. No 'arm'll come to 'im as long as 'e leaves as 'e's been told."
The guards give you a severe look, clearly meant as a warning, but don't do anything, as if they're waiting to see what you do.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 6:33:16 PM "Righty-o, sounds like all is in order here, with the Duke dispensing justice as he sees fit in his domain. I for one am satisfied, and ready to head on. Thank you fellows for your honorable service to the good Duke."
With that, Rolth turns and walks off toward the Rose. He is ready to set sail for home!
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 7:52:34 PM
Angus doesn't understand who that man was or what the symbol meant. He will ask his companions once they are aboard the Rose.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 9:43:50 PM
Tsak ignores the man and gives a nod to Elyas Just want to find a blanket for my cat, I'll meet you back aboard.
An hour or so later he finds what he's looking for and heads back to the Rose.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 10:03:49 PM
Kiwina accepts the guards' explanation and continues on his way.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=7 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:17:46 AM
Falco looks at the priest and speaks with sympathy in his voice.
"You are in a dilemma. I follow the Warper-sar so while your god has lot our mine has just arrived. I would suggest you do as the guards and the duke request and take this as a chance to get your self sorted out. It is hard to believe you god, despite not being to my taste, would want you jailed over this."
{Diplomacy: 7 - wasted my rolls on the sense motive that was pointless lol}
_______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:49:32 AM
Mak made certain he stayed clear of the man. If he was sick, Mak wasn't going to have anything to do with that.
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday January 23rd, 2020 2:39:18 PM
Elyas is happy that no one else seems to want to stop and interfere with the guards. he finds Ramsey again and lets him know that the whole party is boarding and will be ready to leave port within the hour
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part IV Thursday January 23rd, 2020 7:05:38 PM
As you continue on your travels around the city trying to find the bits and pieces you need, you come across a street full of people all apparently celebrating. It looks like a street party with food vendors, minstrels and dancers and people enjoying themselves.
As you look around you spot three clerics all wearing this symbol
Knowledge Religion DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {They are Priests of Wardd.}
Perception DC 12 - Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear in the crowd - "Well everyone knows the Temples of Wardd have basements full of loot and good stuff. Look! They are giving it away!"}
You can quickly see the priests are running various dice games, it appears that if you make a donation of any value, some are betting 1gp, some 10, some far more, then you get to roll against the priest, if you roll higher than the priest, you get a prize, which seems to be more valuable if you donate more, but even those who win, seem to get some form of blessing!
As much as you might want to, there is only one opportunity to play each...
So, do you want to have a go?
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=22 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 9:59:43 PM
Angus will pass on gambling, not trusting the dice or the priests who roll them.
(Perception = 22)
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+14=34 ; d20+9=12 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:01:36 PM
(roll: perception = 34)
Priests of Warrd, huh? Must be a god of wealth or something. Kiwina watches further, trying to determine if the odds of the game favor the temple somehow. (sense motive = 12)
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+2=10 ; d20+12=15 ; Thursday January 23rd, 2020 10:29:23 PM
Rolth doesn't know this symbol, but makes the connection to Warrd based on the comments about loot they have. "A little bit of luck may serve us well on our voyage, so I'm going to give that game a shot!" Rolth will make a 'donation' of 25gp, and be very careful that his purse is carefully put away--where luck goes, thieves soon follow, after all.
(Perception = 15 success, KS Religion = 10 fail)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday January 24th, 2020 4:39:41 AM
Tsak gives the priests and their dice a wide berth. Now that everything seems sorted he is keen to get back on the Rose and onto the next adventure.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=14 ; d20+10=15 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 8:30:15 AM
{Know Religion: 14} {Perception: 15}
"Intresting it seems they are taking an unusual tact for fundraising. I will certinally give this a try."
Pulling out his coin purse Falco watches for a moment and tries to catch a priests attention.
"Greetings. A game of chance seems a welcome change from recent events. May I have a go?"
_______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d20+6=12 ; d20+7=13 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 10:19:58 AM
Elyas is curious about the dice game, and is more than willing to give it a try. He has played many different dice games when he was younger, and is interested to see what the catch is on this game. he watches others play for a few minutes before trying it himself.
to one of the other bystanders he asks: "how long has this been going on? I admit I am not very familiar with this Warrd. what can you tell me about them?"
perception = 12, knowledge religion = 13.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Friday January 24th, 2020 1:43:32 PM
Mak distrusted any religion, especially those that might take advantage of someone’s luck so like Tsak he gave them a wide berth.
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part V d100=21 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 5:44:43 PM
Angus, Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You see nothing untoward at all. It would appear rather than this be a way of donating TO the temple, it's the temple's attempt at blessing the smallfolk.}
A priest smiles at Rolth, taking out a large odd shaped dice. (100 sides!)
"It is simple, we each roll the dice one, the same one, who ever rolls highest is the winner. If you roll higher you get a gift, if we roll higher we will give you a blessing and let you be on your way. In either case, we keep the gold."
He gives a friendly smile as Rolth puts down the gold, then the priest rolls the die.
"Ah... it would appear I have rolled low my friend, only a 21. Please, roll the die for yourself." He picks up the die and hands it to Rolth.
"Once you have rolled, your friends may have a go each, alas we only have time to give each player one attempt... as so many flock to us."
Elyas - Highlight to display spoiler: {"Oh a little while... they seem to be pretty new we don't know much about 'im either, but 'is priests seem to be given a way some nice stuff, so he's alright in my book."}
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d100=18 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 6:31:16 PM
After checking things out, Kiwina decides that this game is okay. Checking his funds, he decides he can afford an 11 gp donation. When his turn at the dice comes, though, he is a bit disappointed with the roll -- an 18.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d100=24 ; Friday January 24th, 2020 6:50:12 PM
Rolth smiles back, takes up the die, and says, "I hope this is Re-Warrding!" With a flourish, he rolls a 24, just enough! He looks excitedly to the priest and asks, "So what is my gift?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday January 24th, 2020 10:31:53 PM
Seeing that some of the petals are willing to try their luck, Tsak hangs back to watch events unfold. He is not surprised to see Rolth jump in, but Kiwina wagering is a bit of an eye opener. Tsak's open eye roams the crowd, looking for trouble and generally watching his friends backs.
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) d20+4=14 ; Saturday January 25th, 2020 1:44:49 PM
Mak circled the gathering to keep an eye on the petals from the opposite as Tsak.
OOC: Perception +4, Roll 14
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+9=21 ; Saturday January 25th, 2020 2:54:35 PM
Angus looks about, at least they seem to be running "honest" games. Angus does take the opportunity to check out the other guests besides the Petals.
(Perception = 21)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: d100=99 ; Sunday January 26th, 2020 5:36:52 PM
Elyas smiles as he sees how the game works and decides to try his luck..
He plunks down 30 gold pieces let's see if this old urchins street luck remains... and rolls one of the weird dice. It teeters on an edge for a split second then falls on... A 99!
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d100=85 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 8:58:44 AM
Falco digs though his lighter but still fairly full coin purse and pulls out 62gp.
"A large bet but a loss that helps fund a temple will be a gift from the Warper-sar to you. New power to old. If I win it reverses."
{Roll: 85}
_______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VI d100=6 ; d100=73 ; d100=44 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 6:19:26 PM
The Priest plays with all of you, and each and everyone of you manages to win a Prize! The priest smiles warmly.
"Congratulations friends! It warms my heart to see winners here are your prizes."
To Rolth, he gives some particularly nice and fancy clothes, making you seem at home in noble courts.
To Kiwina he gives you a Masterwork Lute
To Elyas he gives a Oil of Bless Weapon
To Falco he gives a Heatstone.
"Well done friends, I do hope you like what you won, and I hope they will come in useful to you."
Tsak, Mak and Angus - Highlight to display spoiler: {You all watch the crowds closely, and see nothing out of the ordinary, just lots of people having a good time and enjoying themselves, playing games, buying food and the like.}
Once you have finished your games and head on your way, you see crossing the roads in front of you, a young Minotaur Priestess, shepherding (as best she can) a group of young people. She herself can't be many summers older than her charges.
Knowledge Religion - DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: {She is wearing the symbol of Serenbeth, the New God of the Wold.}
Knowledge Religion - DC 30 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a surprise there ever ARE and Clerics representing Serenbeth, she was only just elevated.}
Perception - DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see several prosperous looking Taurs giving the children small gifts and coins}
There are seven children, six Minotaurs, and one Half Orc, the youngest is but a babe in swaddling clothes, being carried by the one who looks the eldest, bar the Priestess herself. The eldest looking one comes up to the Petals and speaks.
"The lady in our dream said she would lead us to a people who would help us? Is that you? Can you help us?"
The out-of-her-depth Priestess tells you that she herself dreamed of Serenbeth, and that "The goddess says that with your help we can build a nice place for us all to live until we find new families for these kids! Will you help us?"
What do the Petals do?
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | d20+2=21 ; d20+12=20 ; Monday January 27th, 2020 6:52:59 PM
Rolth addresses the priestess, "Guardian, how wondrous that Serenbeth has rewarded her faithful with a dream to lead them to a better place. Let me converse with my fellows, and see what might be done, while these generous taurs perhaps continue to provide you with things that might be useful in your new home."
Turning to the Petals, Rolth implores, "Perhaps we can find a way to help these young ones and the priestess of Serenbeth? Captain Kiwina, is there room on the Rose? They could even be the start of a minotaur community on Liontaur Isle. What say you?"
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Monday January 27th, 2020 8:22:28 PM "What kind of help do you seek? were you told by this lady in your dream what to look for in the people who were to help you?
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Monday January 27th, 2020 10:18:55 PM Nice to see that we did well and that the poor are being tended to
Angus will remember this place as a potential donation spot for items that may "find" in the future.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+18=26 ; d20+13=16 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 12:08:27 AM
Kiwina thanks the priests of Warrd and accepts the lute.
(perception = 26) When the group encounters the priestess and children, Kiwina notices the taurs giving them money, and tries to guess at their motives (sense motive = 16), expecting it to be charitable. Upon hearing that the spirits led the group the the Petals -- for Kiwina is familiar with the spirits talking through dreams -- he is inclined to help them.
"If they truly mean to sail to a new land to establish their home, then I believe we have room. It will not be luxurious, though."
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+15=28 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 2:39:16 AM
(Perception vs spoiler=28 Success) Tsak turns to Rolth Mate when I said we had enough food for a small army, that wasn't an invitation to go get yourself one. Turning more serious he adds I'd love to help, but taking a bunch of Minotaur orphans to Liontaur Isle may not be the best plan. In relation to help, did you have anything more specific in mind my lady?
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+6=21 ; d20+10=17 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:28:57 AM
{Know Relidion: 21} {Perception: 17}
Falco gets himself near the priestess and gives a warm hoot. Again he finds the lack of lips to smile with difficult.
"Priestess, it is a wonderous time with the new gods and the return of the Sargrass and with it other immortal powers. The Warper-sar guides me and is very new to the Wold as well. Naturally we would love to help if able." he pauses as the other Petals speak. "Would you want us to help you hear or in another land? We are meant to depart soon on business for the Duke but I would rather help you then he."
_______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Tuesday January 28th, 2020 8:22:11 AM
Mak was suspicious of the gifts. They seemed out of proportion to the wagers placed and only served to bolster his suspicions about religion. He knew all too well how evil in the name of religion could insinuate itself into the lives of people and take them unaware when they were ill prepared to defend themselves.
No, he would rely upon himself and the more mundane or familiar healing magic from trusted friends such as Falco. That diminutive person who claimed to represent the warper sar had asked nothing of him other than friendship and as such his religion meant nothing to Mak. There was also a sense of comfort in the fact that Mak felt Falco would be too small to force a heartseed upon him.
While Mak stood watching the crowd his hand brushed against a new object at his waist. For those used to seeing Mak with his worn and beaten shortsword the item was quite spectacular. There on Mak's left hip was a splendid rapier with a black basket hilt that looked like it was formed to represent intertwining vines that came together at it's center to wrap around a blood red stone shaped like a heart. The vines and gem were crafted so that it looked as if the heart was being squeezed by their thorny grasp. The scabbard itself was also black and finely made but unlike the sword made simply with leather and silver. Mak slid the sword out a few inches to loosen it in it's holder and those watching could see that the blade was also black and without blemish with a hint of magic script along the portion that was visible.
Mak slid the sword back into it's sheath and blended into the crowd...
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VI Tuesday January 28th, 2020 4:46:48 PM
The Priestess smiles brightly at all of you.
"We don't mind kind sirs, but any help you can offer will be beneficial. If you wish to take us to another land we could go there... but as you can see," she indicates the others who are mostly children. "we would have no skills to support ourselves. We wouldn't be capable of farming the land or working it in any meaningful way, we would simply end up waiting to die..."
She smiles sadly.
"As much as a new community would be nice, if we were left alone that would not help us. Perhaps once you set up the community you could either take us there or arrange for us to be taken?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Tuesday January 28th, 2020 7:20:04 PM "Well, spoken, Guardian. Pray tell, what is your name? And where should we look for you if we are able to return? In the meantime, here is something to help tide you and the young ones over. I wish you well. May Domi protect you as well." Rolth carefully hands over a bag of 25gp.
After hearing any response, and with honor satisfied, Rolth is ready to resume our journey.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+13=18 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 9:53:19 PM
Kiwina tries to figure out if this priestess truly did dream of the Petals, or if this is some ruse on her part. (Sense motive = 18) Because if the spirits did guide her to them, then she is quick to give up.
"Excuse me, miss. Have you heard of or cared for any children that show signs of mixed taur heritage?" Kiwina asks the priestess. He does not think it has been so long that she should have forgotten or never known the chaos that occurred immediately prior to the rsstoration of the Sargrass. And he is curious what her answer will reveal about her character.
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+16=25 ; d20+14=33 ; Tuesday January 28th, 2020 11:06:51 PM
Angus waits until the right moment and slips the priestess a bag of 100gp in such a way that no one notices.
(Sleight of hand = 25, Stealth = 33)
Angus steps quietly away.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:24:15 AM
Seeing Rolth hand over some gold Falco nods considering what chain of events that have been stuck in. It seems winning the Taurnament has made people think we are experts on lots of things. Peacefully ending racism, establishing homes for orphans. We will need to expand our skills.
"That should hold you over until we are able to return. Maybe we can help set you up at that point."
_______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Wednesday January 29th, 2020 9:43:38 AM
Between the money the priestess has collected from the petals and others, and the promise to follow up on their return Tsak feels all that should be done has been. Back to the Rose?
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Wednesday January 29th, 2020 11:21:13 AM "until we have something set up, she is right there is not much that can be done to help them. but we would certainly be willing to help you get set up in the new community once one is established
Mak (JamesM) (44/44 HP| AC 20/15T/15FF | CMD 24 | +1 Longbow(Str +3), +10/+10/+5(PBS,DA,RS) To Hit, 1d8 + 12, Crit x3) Wednesday January 29th, 2020 3:13:55 PM
Mak continued to wander about the town.
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII Thursday January 30th, 2020 2:19:39 AM
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {You get no sense she's lying. Perhaps more afraid and trying to protect the children than anything.}
The priestess smiles and thanks you for the gold, clearly sad and happy at the same time. At Kiwina's question the Priestess only shakes her head.
"No, but I have only just started looking after the children, before Serenbeth spoke to me, I was nobody, now I am trying to be somebody."
You all continue on your way and finish up your various tasks, heading back to the Rose, ready to cast off. As you arrive back, something about the Rose seems off... a bit strange. Then it clicks, it has new rigging, sails, the wood has been treated again to fix any issues, and damage that appears to have been done to it is properly repaired and not just patched. Ramsey comes over to you.
"Isn't it splendid! Look at all the fine work those craftsmen did!"
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Thursday January 30th, 2020 7:41:36 AM
Angus marvels at the Rose, he has never seen or imagined anything like this ...
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:31:26 AM
Falco looks up at Ramsey
"They have done a fine job as have you for managing this process. We can travel with confidence."
He spends some time checking things and enjoying being back on what he now thinks of as home.
______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Thursday January 30th, 2020 10:23:00 AM
Elyas is happy to settle back in his bunk and pulls out a few scrolls to study while waiting for the crew to be ready to leave. he has already inspected the ship and decided that Ramsey had everything in order, so he is confident that we will be able to set off smoothly.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None d20+12=31 ; d20+16=25 ; Thursday January 30th, 2020 8:16:34 PM
Kiwina nods at Ramsey, but gives the ship a thorough examination (profession sailor = 31, perception = 25). Only when he is done does he give Ramsey the thumbs up that he (probably) deserves.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Thursday January 30th, 2020 9:12:49 PM "Looking spiffy, Ramsey! Where did these craftsmen come from? Is this part of our diplomatic mission?"
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII Friday January 31st, 2020 2:22:28 AM
Ramsey's face falls slightly at Rolth's question.
"I was under the impression you sent them... they didn't give their names but they worked hard to get everything ship-shape and ready to go. I suppose it could be to do with your diplomatic mission, but I honestly don't know."
Kiwina - Highlight to display spoiler: {Everything is in good order, the ship is in peak condition, the unexpected Craftsmen did an excellent job.}
Ramsey follows you as you investigate the ship.
"Everything to your liking Captain? Are we ready to set sail?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Friday January 31st, 2020 6:46:03 AM "Not to worry, good Ramsey, it looks like all has ended well In this case, but perhaps do inquire in the future when folks wish to come aboard. You wouldn’t want our enemies to make off with the Rose, after all! Shall we get underway?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None Friday January 31st, 2020 7:20:45 AM
Tsak stows his things and uses the new comb to give Esmerelda's fur a fine comb. He then introduces her to her warm new blanket.
Falco Ambersier (Ryan M) Status: NONE | 19/39 HP | | AC 19 (T15/F15) | Channel (2d6) 5/5 | Hero Point 6/6 | | +1 Longbow: +10 d20+7=15 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 8:41:02 AM
Back on the ship and feeling comfortable again Falco decides to do a more complete look at the work done in there absence. {Prof Sailor: 15} He is sure it is all top notch but it never hurts to check or to refresh himself on sailing.
As he does his mind wanders back to his youth as a halfling. For some reason the time spent with the Duke has reminded him of his falling out with his family. Climbing up in the rigging he watches out over the water thinking of his past.
______________ CURRENT SPELLS: 2nd- Cure Mod / Bulls Stregnth / Hold Person / Shield Other 1st- Bane / CLW / Divine Favor / Magic Weapon / Shield of Faith 0- Create Water / Detect Magic / Guidance / Light
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Friday January 31st, 2020 5:28:30 PM "I am well pleased with the work, Ramsey! Thank you for overseeing it so well." Ramsey may not have asked the craftsmen to work on the Rose, but Kiwina has no doubt that Ramsey watched them carefully as they did.
"Are we ready to sail?"
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None d20+7=19 ; Friday January 31st, 2020 5:55:24 PM
Angus looks at the craftsmen/taurs to see if he recognizes them from the nearby villages.
(Knowledge Local = 19)
Elyas (Ben A.) (52/52 HP | AC: 14; Touch:13; Flat: 11; CMD:15) | mwk Light Crossbow +7( 1D8, 19-20) | Status: Friday January 31st, 2020 8:54:38 PM "everything looks good to me, captain. I do believe we are ready to sail at your word. Looks like Ramsey has kept everything in order, including these unexpected workers.
DM Dan - Preperations to leave part VII Saturday February 1st, 2020 11:27:21 AM
((The craftsmen have already been and gone, they are no where to be seen))
The ship looks almost new with everything that has been done to it, and Ramsey lets out a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, I'm glad you approve, yes, let's get underway. Do we have a heading, Captain?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC15 (T13/F12) 57/57 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow +1 1D8+1|Status: None d20+7=27 ; Sunday February 2nd, 2020 12:29:27 AM
(ProfSailor=27) Tsak has a look around to make sure all the supplies have been stowed properly and casts an eye over the work done to the ship. He gives Ramsey a wink and a big grin to let him know he's done well. After that he stands by, ready to assist Captain Kiwina.
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Sunday February 2nd, 2020 7:55:24 AM
Rolth checks to make sure that we have enough fuel for the fan engine and awaits orders from Captain Kiwina.
Kiwina (Steve M) 68/68 HP | AC:12 (armorless) | HeP: 5 | Status: None Sunday February 2nd, 2020 3:16:35 PM "Then we sail for Liontaur Island." When the tide is right, Kiwina watches as the crew takes the Rose from the dock and carefully takes her out of port. Then it's several days sailing -- what Kiwina likes best.
"Rolth, I assume we're headed for Chessford?"
Rolth Niheow (BatMark) (50/50 HP | AC: 16; Touch: 12; CMD: 21) | Sunday February 2nd, 2020 7:08:51 PM "Yes, Captain, that is the only major settlement on the island, and likely to be the center of this Council action."
Angus (Scott) (52/52 HP|AC:19; T/F:15/14; CMD:20)|+1 Shortbow +10 (1d6+1/×3)|Rapier +9 (1d6+2/18-20)|Status: None Sunday February 2nd, 2020 10:18:37 PM
As Angus move about the ship, he keeps his eyes peeled, looking for hidden compartments and secret doors. (just familiarizing himself with his surroundings)
LOG ON