Chat Log - 2022 09 17 - Searching for Alexandria - Formatted - Chat - Birthday Game 2022
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So the group searched the dead and drowned bugbears, looted both boats, you are towing the one that is still floating behind the knarr, that you then sailed farther downstream to get away from this area, then put in for the night to go over what you found.
375 CP
275 SP
150 Platinum
45 Gold
and no magic items, etc. but an additional 2,000 GP in the hold of the boat
You can expect to get 300-350 Gold for the boat also if you choose to sell it
Add 20 spears, 4 battle axes to the mix
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: dries off her new soft skirt.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: will probably use it as a blanket given how large the previous owner was.
After sorting the loot, the group takes its watches for the night. The first two watches go by uneventfully. The story takes up at the third watch.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: This watch seems particularly dangerous. Almost as if something is going to attack us, do you not all agree?
Thistle: Something worse than pirates?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I did not say it was necessarily worse. Simply more than nothing.
Thistle: I just y'all couldn't sleep either
Thistle: Maybe it's your anxiety telling you that.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Should I be feeling anxiety? Why is it that we come to this town anyway?
Thistle: I dunno. Some people feel it in places they've never been.
Thistle: I gotta save someone from my clan.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Perhaps if one drinks too much coffee.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Save from what?
Indigo: We better be good at jailbreaking or we'll all be in jail
Thistle: Jail, corruptin, you know. Typical city stuff.
Indigo: I was in jail once
Indigo: They broke my arm
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Jail? We have come to commit crimes, have we? One should perhaps start with that.
Indigo: They cut off Esmerelda's hand
Indigo: And cut Sarangar's ear off
Indigo: I don't want to go to jail again
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: From what I am hearing, you are going about that goal the wrong way.
Thistle: Maybe we should have taken the lawyer with us....
Thistle: I dunno why they're in jail to begin with
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We have travelled all this way to see someone in jail and you do not know anything about the circumstances?
Thistle: Kinda like you and the Mist, ya?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I did not plan to commit a crime in my investigations of the Mist.
Thistle: I'm not saying I am, either.
Indigo: So after we dock we can ask where the prison is and find out what's happening
Thistle: Craigh says he may know some people. Maybe once he wakes up.
Indigo: Sheriffs sometimes arrest gypsies for being gypsies
Indigo: Or run them out of towns
Indigo: It's not fair sometimes
Thistle: nods
Talwin: We'll make it work. There are always options
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Let us then find someone who knows what the laws are, how best we can deal with them, and avoid any law breaking of our own
Talwin: Sounds like a solid plan
Talwin: We can hire a legal representative, and find out what reparations must be make for a release order
Talwin: Good call Akilah
Indigo: We don't even know why they're there
Talwin: Exactly
Indigo: We should find out before we hire a lawyer
Talwin: If it's serious, that's a different ball game.
Talwin: How do you suppose we figure out what they are in for?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: It may be easier to find out if we have a lawyer. The guard may not wish to speak with random foreigners.
Indigo: Maybe they'll be a regatta and everyone will be busy
Talwin: laughs
Indigo: And we can watch boat races
Voice in the water: Softly - come on in, trust in me
Thistle: Boat races? Dunno if it'll be more fun than an arena, but guess we can find out.
Thistle: calls out, “No thanks!”
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Again? Go away.
Voice in the water: Come in
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We have better things to do than drown.
Thistle: Nah, I already took a bath.
Indigo: [SAVE] vs. Spell [CON +3] [EFFECTS +1] [d20+4 = 18]
Save [18] [Target 10] -> [for Indigo] [SUCCESS]
Thistle: [SAVE] vs. Spell [EFFECTS +1] [d20+1 = 17]
Save [17] [Target 13] -> [for Thistle] [SUCCESS]
Thistle: sniffs armpit
Thistle: Yep, I still smell fine, but thanks!
Talwin: [SAVE] vs. Spell [EFFECTS +1] [d20+1 = 16]
Save [16] [Target 13] -> [for Talwin] [SUCCESS]
The Voice in the Water is calling but no one in the group becomes mesmerized.
Voice in the water: Why are you here?
Thistle: We got places to go, people to see.
Thistle: Why do you care?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Why are -you- here? We are just travelling and have no time for strange women in bodies of water unless they are handing out swords.
and Thistle can now see a handsome male swimming there next to the knarr
Thistle: Huh, well at least you're nice lookin'
Thistle: Bet Rae would hate missing this
Voice in the water: You seek swords? I can take you to more swords than you can imagine
Talwin: Go away.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I doubt that.
Thistle: Nah. Who said swords?
Thistle: Unless those swords come with lawyers?
Voice in the water: Kill all the lawyers
Talwin: Wow
Indigo: Huh?
Talwin: That escalated quickly
Thistle: Oooh didja try to kill the last one?
Talwin: Why would we kill all lawyers?
Thistle: WAIT you have lawyers were you live?
Thistle: Because now I'm even less interested.
Talwin: mumbles to thistle: “You weren't interested before were you?”
Thistle: shrugs
Voice in the water: You are traveling through our domain
Thistle: I mean, I can't hold my breath that long, but who knows? Maybe one of those fairytales is real and he's actually really nice.
Thistle: Oh. Sorry. Do ya mind? We can't really travel around it.
Voice in the water: I can give you breath
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We are not.
Thistle: Hmm, tempting, but I gotta save a friend first.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We are currently anchored
Talwin: Actually, I have to agree with that one
Talwin: That's an interesting technicality
Thistle: See, but you'd kill me in the end, right? At least Rae knows to not use her charm for evil. Mostly.
Thistle: But you, I dunno....
Voice in the water: You will need to be alive to please me
Thistle: Ewww
Thistle: Please you like a puppet? Because definitely no thanks.
Talwin: If I dump a gallon of ale into the river, would that satisfy you?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Who would want watered down ale?
Talwin: Shrugs
Talwin: Maybe a small amount is all it takes for their kind
Thistle: Someone desperate for alcohol?
Talwin: It's an offering nonetheless
Talwin: No reason to not be polite until actively trying to harm us
Thistle: Oh, are we doing an offering? He didn't ask for any. He's just stating facts right now.
Thistle: Fact one: We're in his people's domain
Talwin: Ah, but we are anchored
Thistle: Fact two: He needs whoever he takes alive to please him whatever that means
Thistle: Fact three: he thinks all lawyers should be killed
Talwin: rolls eyes
Thistle: ...actually those could all be lies
Talwin: So, what exactly do you want? Besides us of course, we're taking ourselves off that wish list
Thistle: HEY! Dude, what's your name anyways?
Thistle: Yeah, you'd have to come up here, on neutral terms, if ya wanna hang out with us in a different manner.
Thorindaall: My name is Thorindaall what is your name?
Thistle: Thorindall? Huh, that's a new one. I'm Thistle.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: And I am Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal
Thorindaall: Swims closer to the knarr
Thistle: But they gotta tell you their names in case ya actually steal names or something. They'll learn from me first.
Talwin: Talwin watches
You can see he is a merman
Thistle: You can call that one Overly Cautious.
Thistle: points to Talwin
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20-1 = 1]
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I do not believe name stealing works that way
Thistle: Ooh you really are a merman? That's cool.
Talwin: Cautious yes, rude, not necessarily. Still have a gallon of Ale if you are into that
Thistle: It's okay OC. Someone's gotta be.
Thorindaall: I appreciate the offer of ale
Thorindaall: It is not often we have that
Talwin: Nods. It's in a sealed casket. Would you like me to drop it down?
Talwin: Should theoretically be waterproof
Thorindaall: That would be nice
Thistle: Wait does that mean you drink it on land or use a straw or.... how does this work?
Talwin: Keeping within reach of compatriots, Talwin gently rolls the cast towards the Merman.
Talwin: With our compliments at the very least
Zayden: I was wondering that myself
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: If you wish a haircut, I can arrange it, if you wish to come aboard.
Talwin: Supposedly it's the finest of the inn we purchased it from
Talwin: Although, I hesitate to speculate on such things.
The cask slowly falls with a SPLASH then bobs back up to the surface
Thistle: Inn quality is, ya know, varied.
Talwin: SO how has the river been lately. Get many visitors?
Talwin: Weather has been somewhat nice
Thistle: We killed some pirates!
Thorindaall: Throws out a rope made of woven weeds to capture the cask
Talwin: Although, we did have some trouble with pirates
Talwin: nods at thistle
Thistle: Ooh nice rope work.
Thistle: Hmm, never thought of doing that with weeds...
Talwin: It is pretty cool
Thorindaall: We have not had many visitors this spring
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: None that pass, or none that come down to visit?
Thorindaall: The unusual rains have kept many on the lake
Talwin: It's been raining heavily?
Thistle: Unusual? As in more than normal or as in something weird about 'em?
Thorindaall: They do not move on
Talwin: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, depending on what becomes of them of course. What is the general custom of people who pass through these waters.
Thistle: Sounds like jumping into the river never to be seen again.
Talwin: or rather, your waters
Thorindaall: Those that pass through quickly we leave alone
Talwin: Ah sorry. The pirates delayed us significantly. We meant no offense
Thistle: How many have ya lured away with your voice? I mean, it IS nice, but not enough to jump into the water for, ya know?
Thorindaall: I often find I can bring one or two young ladies to visit me
Thistle: nods to herself
Thistle: A player, as I thought.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: In my experience, men who need magic to get women to visit are not worth visiting.
Thorindaall: Not that the others in our clan always appreciate the visitors
Thistle: What happens to those ladies?
Zayden: I don't know about that, magic can be very appealing
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Nothing pleasant, for sure.
Thistle: Yeah! Like the magic tricks Howard does!
Thorindaall: Some go home again, sometimes those in our clan take more exception to them and they do not leave us
Thistle: So hostages?
Thistle: Oh wait. Or do ya feed them to sharks?
Thorindaall: What is a shark?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Are there many sharks in rivers?
Thistle: shrugs
Thistle: I don't think every story I've read was accurate.
Thorindaall: The Aboleth feed on any they can find
Thistle: Aboleth?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Aboleth? I though those were more deep dark sort of creatures.
Thistle: Does it live in the lake?
Thorindaall: Describes what an Aboleth looks like
Thistle: Well that sounds a bit terrifying. I'd rather not be fed to that, thanks.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: what would aboleth be doing out in a river?
Zayden: Yowsers
Talwin: So, we would prefer to pass on peacefully. Although our conversation does not have to end of course, but Is there a small token we could provide to earn some time before we move onward? We unfortunately need to resupply at our next destination. Do you use money at all? I'm afraid I know not much about what would make you happy. Other then letting our ladies visit of course.
Thistle: It's probably in the giant lake that no one sane crosses directly.
Indigo: goes to sleep
Zayden Goes back to sleep
Thorindaall: This ale will suffice as an offering
Thistle: We gave 'em ale. That works, ya? We'll be gone by morning. And then we can say hi again when we come back this way later on.
Talwin: A small bow
Talwin: Thank you
Talwin: When we pass back through, if you notice us feel free to stop by. I'll have another cask for you
Thistle: It was nice talkin' to ya, handsome merman! Even if ya wanted to drown me and keep me prisoner!
Thorindaall: I will watch for your hull
Talwin: Nods deeply
Thistle: Bye Thorindaall!
Talwin: Safe Travels and Kind waters
Thistle: Oh! What is it? Sweet waters and light laughter!
Thistle: Or something like that....
And it is morning
The time is 7:00 AM
The date is Fin____de, 10th Man (Early Spring), 358 SKR
Young Moon's phase is First Quarter
Old Moon's phase is Morning Crescent
Talwin: Happy Birthday Indigo!
Talwin: Oh, Sorry Indigo, I may have my dates mixed up. Sorry. I rely on my calendar to keep track of those days
Talwin: Face Bright Red
Indigo: Thank you though!
Talwin: Chuckles slightly embarrassed
Licornah: :: begins daily mediation ::
Zayden plays a little morning time music with his yet to be determined instrument
Thistle: Oh man, Rae. You missed it! We met a super handsome merman last night. He was charming, like you, but you know, with fins.
Thistle: I wonder if fins would make Yout more charming...
Thistle: Hey Craigh. You said you know people, right? So you know where we can start once we get to town?
Talwin: Intently paying attention to Craigh
Craigh: thinks for a moment.
Craigh: I do know some folks who can at least get us more information. An actual jailbreak would cost. Depending on what they're in for, it might just be easier and cheaper to get the charges dropped.
Indigo: The people at the docks probably know at least where it is. I bet plenty of people get thrown in prison at the docks
Talwin: I agree Craigh. Until we know the nature of the holding, we may be able to simply pay a fine and claim responsibility
Talwin: Too true
Talwin: Nods at Indigo
Thistle: Ya, we just need information first.
Thistle: So docks while Craigh finds his people?
Talwin: That sounds reasonable. We can pay the docking fee and have a good place to await further instructions
you are rowing/sailing into the lake
so sailing/rowing into the lake you see what Thorindaall meant, there is a band of rain showers that seems to hover over the city
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 8]
Craigh: That seems completely normal to me.
Raelynn: Did you want your spyglass back, Indigo?
It is not a drenching rain, just a steady drizzle
Talwin: Looking to see if the rains are moving around, or just hovering in one perpetual place
Zayden: Hmm, I’m not expert, but that looks like rain
Indigo: Yes thank you!
The do not seem to be moving, even with the occasional gust of wind
Raelynn: hands it back
Talwin: Hey Guys?
Talwin: Normally storms move around
Talwin: These are holding place
Thistle: nods
Talwin: See, even with a wind, they aren't moving on
Thistle: Gypsy curse.
Talwin: Taken aback
Thistle: grins and laughs
Indigo: Maybe someone is trying to cheat on a regatta
Bixi Fizzlebang: I wouldn't really call it a storm... but I see what you mean
Thistle: Nah, don't really think it is, just like sayin' that even if I'm not supposed to.
Zayden: I’m sure there are some storms that like to stay still
Talwin: I'm not one for superstitions, but I think Thistle might have a point
Craigh: Lazy rains? Staying mainly on the plains?
Talwin: Then again, we know nothing yet
Thistle: We'll find out, won't we?
Thistle: grins
Talwin: Nods
Thistle: If only ya had a good rhyme to end that with, Craigh.
Talwin: Hopefully something that won't impact us too much. We can deal with it as necessary
Bixi Fizzlebang: Knowing our luck, it's some kind of idiot mage being a bad guy
Zayden: haha
Howard Plum: Hey!
Talwin: Not you Howard, you are great!
Talwin: Calls back
Howard Plum: Priests can cause weather calamities too
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, I was talking about like that Orkin guy we killed
Thistle: But why'd ya call out?
Howard Plum: Not every bad thing that happens is a mage's fault
Thistle: I mean if it doesn't apply to you... wait, sorry. Gonna shut my mouth.
Bixi Fizzlebang: And then the ringmaster...
Thistle: tries hard to not counter that
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not saying it is, Howard, I'm just saying that tends to be our luck
Talwin: Raises hands in peaceful offering. “We meant nothing by it Howard. She just means that on occasion, Mages like to be assholes, just like me sometimes”
Indigo: It's okay Howard. they are quick on the dislikes but they'll learn that people can be good too
Talwin: I just use a sword instead of fireballs
Thistle: Ya, but assholes with access to magic are just more... noticeable.
Talwin: Smiles warmly
Talwin: Mutters out side of his mouth “You aren't helping Thistle”
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Magic provides increased capacity for trouble when one has the will for it.
Thistle: You got a magic sword so I'm including you.
Thistle: grins
Talwin: Shrugs. I never pretended I wasn’t an asshole. You put up with me because we are friends, not because I have a charming personality
Howard Plum: I need to get my things
Thistle: laughs
Howard Plum: goes to get ready for the city
Bixi Fizzlebang: Look, if we weren't here, it could easily be anything. But since WE are here, and WE tend to run into a lot of random mages who want to use their magic for sketchy purposes, there's a good chance that's what's happening. WE'RE the common denominator here, not the mages
Craigh: Craigh stays firmly out of this discussion, instead flipping through his notebook.
Thistle: Cheers to that, mate!
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Much like one can shovel more dirt when properly equipped with a shovel than not.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm offending all of us equally, not mages
Bixi Fizzlebang: Is what I'm saying
Indigo: How many “sketchy” mages have you run into?
Indigo: Other than the one you killed
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well that time traveling one and that ringmaster
Zayden: Sheesh, lets just grab an umbrella and get on with it it's just rain
Bixi Fizzlebang: So already two, and I haven't been here that long
Indigo: Exactly Zayden
Talwin: Oh and Dark Cloak
Talwin: Does he count?
Craigh: Craigh puts away his notebook as they approach the rain so it doesn't get wet.
Indigo: The ringmaster just ran a circus
Talwin: Oh! And jennevive that one time
Zayden: Maybe one of those nice hooded things that keep you dry
Indigo: Jennevive is a priestess
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, but he gave himself a mage title
Talwin: Snaps fingers
Indigo: Branwyn and Howard are mages
Bixi Fizzlebang: So he wanted us to THINK he was a mage
Zayden: can't spell mage without age
Talwin: Shoot. We'll cross Jennevive off the list Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't know Jennevive?
Indigo: Why do you have a list?
Talwin: Are necromancers Mages?
Talwin: Mages have nice libraries....
Talwin: Defensively
Talwin: I like to read
Bixi Fizzlebang: And then that lady with the locket and the marid... wasn't she a mage? She turned out to be ok, but at first that was a sketchy situation
Indigo: Do you want me to put you on a list for choking that citizen? Just try to be nice please
Bixi Fizzlebang: No offense Yout
Talwin: Wait? What did I do! I came to Howards defense!
Talwin: And I should be on a list!
Indigo: Don't make lists is all I'm saying
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, you really should Talwin
Bixi Fizzlebang: Not sure what kind, but you should definitely be on one
Talwin: Snorts
Indigo: I'm going to make sure Howard is okay
Indigo: goes into the hold
Arriving at the docks
Zayden: There's a list?
Talwin: Well we touched a few nerves.
rowing through the rain
Talwin: Don't bring up lists!
Talwin: Apparently they are bad
Indigo: Come on Howard. Stick with me
Bixi Fizzlebang: Easily offended group
Raelynn: That's why you're supposed to burn them if you make one.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Lists provide convenience. I am quite the fan of lists.
Talwin: Burn after reading makes no sense! Why make the list?
Zayden: So this is Rivers Bend huh?
Raelynn: It gets it out of your system without offending anyone.
Talwin: How do I remember all my groceries without them? And my contact list at the manor! Will Indigo make me burn that one? We have to hide it. I can't remember all those addresses
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm part mage! I'm not saying mages are bad... just that we have happened to run into a noticeable amount of bad ones!
Talwin: Clearly agonized over having to hide all future lists
Talwin: We have to work on memory games Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: Talwin... you can write enough to make lists?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Mage is a profession. One either is or is not a mage. There are no fractions of mage.
Raelynn: Well yes, because those stick out in your mind more easily than the goods ones. The good ones are constant and comforting, and we're good at falling into that comfort and forgetting it.
Zayden: Maybe there's a spell that can recognize your fingerprint or your face, so it only shows you the list but not others?
Talwin: Offended
Talwin: Yes I can write lists! I write in a journal every night!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, but I'm not like DEDICATED to it 100%.
Raelynn: rolls her eyes
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh really? Thistle! Did you hear that!? Talwin has a journal! Let's make a mental note
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: It only makes you an unskilled mage.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I AM an unskilled mage
Raelynn: You can make lists about groceries and the like. You just have to be more careful when you're talking about people. Groceries do not have feelings. People do.
Talwin: You know.......
Talwin: Mischievously
Talwin: We could leave stupid lists lying around
Talwin: Whispering to Bixi
Thistle: Uh, ya. Remember he tossed it at us when he was REALLY angry?
Talwin: Just to irritate people
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Why are we talking about lists?
Talwin: Like, a list of holidays\
Talwin: Don't bring up lists Akilah!
Talwin: Bursts out laughing
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ohhhh, I like that. That's a good trickster move. My god would approve.
You are chatting as you row into the harbor
Raelynn: Talwin, if you're going to purposely antagonize this crew, I'm going to find someone to buy that sword off you.
Craigh: I can help with that.
Indigo: That's what I'm saying. You sometimes seem to want to be mean to people. I don't understand it
Talwin: Hey it's not me! Bixi will be the one to take it from here! I can't get away with shit!
Raelynn: Thank you, Craigh.
Talwin: For the love of God!
Raelynn: I still think it's his sword. Was he always this... well, like this before it?
Talwin: Outraged
Indigo: I'm going to talk to the Dock Master when we get in. Don't be mean to him
Talwin: I love Howard! I said nothing mean to him!
Talwin: I came to his defense!
Raelynn: That doesn't mean we're still not capable of hurting those we love.
Talwin: Grumbles but moves off, sulking
Indigo: I'm talking to everyone
Craigh: There, now everyone's upset.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I also love Howard!
Raelynn: sighs
Craigh: Welcome to Rivers Bend, gang!
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I fear I shall never understand any conversation this crew has.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't understand how saying we have bad luck with meeting mages who are jerks is somehow offending everyone on this ship?
Raelynn: I think we're all getting a little antsy being stuck on a boat. It'll be good to be in the city.
Craigh: That's a fair point, Raelynn. Too much time all cooped up together can be rough.
Talwin: Oh my god our parents are so glad we have arrived and are no longer confined to a swaying vessel! So, Craigh, did you want to do your thing first, or have us accompany you?
Zayden: What's Craigh gonna do?
Thistle: I thought we were gonna ask at the docks first about the prison?
Talwin: Correct
Thistle: While Craigh finds his friends or whoever.
Rowing past Hern Island (#4 on your overview map) an then between Derry Point (5) and the prominent Gallows with two bodies hanging off of the three ropes (15) as you approach Bay Landing to bring in the knarr
Talwin: As Craigh moves off. Just asking if he wanted someone to accompany, while we take care of the Docks
Thistle: Umm.... hmm, ya, let's avoid that ending.
Craigh: I'll go out looking for my contacts on my own, but you all can be getting information in other ways too. More hands make light work, after all.
Talwin: Well, it's better than the Bug Bears ending me thinks
Thistle: You would know, wouldn't ya, Craigh?
Thistle: grins and shrugs both shoulders
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: Fair enough Craigh
Zayden: I could do some information gathering!
Talwin: We'll start at the docks
Zayden: Talk to the local bards and barkeeps and such
Talwin: Zayden, do your thing.
Thistle: Whatever anyone can pitch in would be good.
Craigh: nods to Thistle in agreement.
Zayden: Sounds good to me
Indigo: Jumps in the boat
Talwin: Climbs in gently
Indigo: Be back when we get our berth
Indigo: [SKILL] Boating [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 10]
Craigh: Thistle, if you want to, you can come with me. Maybe we can also find something about your friend.
Thistle: Ya, if you don't mind, sure.
Craigh: No problem if not though.
Craigh: Not at all.
Thistle: Thanks, Craigh. Ya ain't bad, even if sometimes I make fun of ya.
Indigo steers the boat over to the dock master
Dock Master: Looks up from his paperwork
Indigo: Good morning!
Dock Master: Hello?
Indigo: We need to dock a knarr and this boat for a couple of days
Dock Master: Master Halfling, how are you this wet day
Indigo: See that one out there?
Indigo: I'm good. I'm Admiral Indigo
Dock Master: Gestures to a young clerk to go check on the knarr
Dock Master: Getty, go follow these to their ship
Dock Master: Looks back at Indigo
Dock Master: Admiral Indigo?
Indigo: For you logbook
Indigo: Yes
Dock Master: Yes, just seems
Dock Master: Hmmm
Indigo: I've been gone for some years
Dock Master: I have to say not many halflings around these parts
Dock Master: I have only been in my position for 3 years
Indigo: nods
Dock Master: was lucky when old Polkik fell off the dock
Indigo: Is there a regatta today?
Dock Master: Who knew fish had such large mouths
Dock Master: BAH
Raelynn: Aboleth?
Indigo: laughs
Dock Master: This cursed rain has drowned out all of the joy in the city
Indigo: Why is it raining?
Dock Master: Has not stopped for 6 weeks
Indigo: That's strange
Dock Master: It has to be a curse
Dock Master: Damn gypsies I bet
Talwin: Six weeks?
Indigo: There are gypsies here?
Dock Master: They say if you go up on the Nest you can see down over the clouds
Dock Master: They are not natural
Dock Master: The gypsies must have done this
Raelynn: But why would they?
Dock Master: Who knows
Indigo: Are they camped somewhere?
Dock Master: How can anyone tell what they are scheming
Dock Master: Not in our city they are not!
Raelynn: By asking them and treating them like regular people...?
Talwin: Ah, a prison then?
Indigo: If they aren't here how can they curse the city?
Dock Master: Maybe out past caravan landing there might be some in the strangeness out there
Indigo: Ohhh
Talwin: Looks to Caravan's landing
Indigo: Do you know where Alexandria prison is?
Indigo: We took someone on board we might want to drop there
Dock Master: Hmmm
Dock Master: I can get the guards for you
Indigo: Ehhh ... haven't decided yet.
Indigo: I'll see when we get docked, but thank you
Dock Master: Fair
Indigo: So two days?
Dock Master: For the knarr and your boat for two days it will be 3 gold
Indigo: hands him 3 gold
Dock Master: Not much movement out there right now
Dock Master: Writes in his log book, The name of your ship?
Indigo: The Buttercup
Indigo: sighs
Dock Master: and the name of your boat?
Indigo: I didn't name it
Dock Master: Looks up
Dock Master: There are much worse names I have seen
Raelynn: Like what?
Indigo: Bugbear Disaster
Indigo: for the boat
Dock Master: Can you believe someone called theirs the Holy Wind
Raelynn: Well, yes.
Indigo: laughs
Dock Master: Well that is a nice descriptive name, Bugbear Disaster
Dock Master: You go hunting pirates do you?
Indigo: We did yesterday
Dock Master: Stay away from the fire marshes
Talwin: Rodents of Unusual Size?
Indigo: Well they were hunting us but they won't be bothering anyone any time soon
Dock Master: Good to know
Raelynn: Fire marshes?
Dock Master: I will pass this along to the harbor master for you, if you stay longer let them know right away
Indigo: I will
Dock Master: The fire marshes on the other side of the lake
Indigo: Thank you
Dock Master: Getty, where did you get to boy, take this note
and the boat group goes back out onto the dock
So you have a space to keep your two vessels
The Knarr stays out at Bay Landing
Zayden: Anybody feel like joining me in a little town time?
The time is 10:00 AM
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: It is better than tempting sea sickness.
Zayden: Hey Akilah, looks like it's gonna be you and me
Zayden: do you have a bottle?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: A bottle?
Zayden: Yea you know, a bottle
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I have a bottle of perfume and a couple of holy water.
Zayden: very nice, so you me, and a bottle makes three
Zayden: just one bottle though
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I feel like this is a western joke that is going over my head.
Zayden: Eh it wasn't that great a joke anyway
Zayden: just rhymes
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Then it is a fair poem.
Zayden: I went through a swing period, in my youth you know, it's not a proud memory
Zayden: Think Yout should join us?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: You need not tell me of your sexual past.
Zayden: Ha
Zayden: This is gonna be fun
Zayden and Akilah
Zayden: City Time!
Zayden and Akilah go off into the city wandering the neighborhoods going over bridges, spending time in parks
Zayden: hey nice parks
listening to people complain about the rain
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 13]
Zayden: [SKILL] Information Gathering [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 6] [d20 = 16]
Zayden: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 17]
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 20) [SUCCESS by 14] [d100 = 6]
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 15]
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: [SKILL] Hide In Shadows [PERCENT:Hide In Shadows] (vs. Target 70) [SUCCESS by 4] [d100 = 66]
Zayden: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 8]
Zayden: [SKILL] Pick Pockets [PERCENT:Pick Pockets] (vs. Target 45) [SUCCESS by 38] [d100 = 7]
Zayden: [SKILL] Hide In Shadows [PERCENT:Hide In Shadows] (vs. Target 30) [FAILURE by 23] [d100 = 53]
Zayden and Akilah find out:
The rain started after two young men who were carousing in the camps at Caravan Landing drown returning back to North Bank. The gypsies were blamed because the two young men were found with a package of tarot cards in one of their pockets, expensive and useful for fortune telling.
Alexandria Prison is in the Palace District, where they can take the prisoners off on skiffs to clean the canals and return them there. Or a quick trip to the gallows.
Zayden manages to steal a list of the next bridges and canals that are to be cleaned by which prison crew.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: Not that I advocate crime as our first solution, but kidnapping our target while they are cleaning a bridge seems relatively low risk
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I mean when an opportunity presents itself, who are we to deny it?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: Perhaps we might observe some of these cleaning routes to see what kind of security they have, just for educational purposes.
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: That is an excellent idea Akilah... for education of course
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: One must not deny one's education
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: it's really the most important thing when you think about it.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: It would be criminal to neglect it in fact.
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: And irresponsible! Imagine all the people that could maybe get hurt if we weren't appropriately educated. This way, everybody wins
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: We are practically performing a public service.
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We SHOULD get an award, but of course those most deserving often go unnoticed
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: Do 20 good deeds and people will only ever notice the 1 bad thing you did.
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: That is a truth to be sure, I even do it to myself mind you! I can play 19 perfect songs, but I'll always dwell on that one messed up one
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: Exactly the same thing. I give 100 perfect shaves and all anyone can talk of is the one time I nick someone's artery
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: People! So do you think we should scout these locations first thing or regroup first then scout?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal to Zayden: We can scout one out first and have information for the others when we return. Then we can all see how to proceed from there.
Zayden to Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: sounds good to me
Craigh, Licornah and Rae
Licornah: :: meanders through the town keeping an eye open ::
Licornah: So, is this your first time here? This feels the farthest south I've ever been in the world
Craigh: I've been here once or twice before, a few years back. Just running errands and messages, that sort of thing.
Craigh: We can start by looking up one of the people I dealt with back then. They tended to know a lot of people in convenient places.
Licornah: :: nods :: sounds good
Craigh: What about yourself? Are you enjoying these trips, or just going along?
Licornah: :: ponders :: I'm to learn what I can but enjoying time away from that mist you call home. It has made me so ill. It's eye-opening venturing out like this
Craigh: I grew up in the Mist. The open sky actually feels weird to me sometimes.
Craigh: I have to be careful too. I burn very easily out here. Way too much sunlight.
Licornah: :: nod :: I hadn't thought about that. I enjoy the open-air myself, so have to remember this is different for you
Craigh: Well, compared to the Elf Lands, this is almost normal.
Craigh does find his old hangouts
Licornah: :: ponders :: Elflands? Where is that?
Craigh: With the goddesses, and the giants.
Licornah: Oh, :: nods :: I see. That was a really nice place :: pauses :: despite the lost time
Licornah: and the giants...
Craigh: True, but then again... goddesses.
Craigh: Craigh grins.
Licornah: :: smirks :: they have their ways, don't they
Craigh: Trust me, Licornah, that was not an encounter I'll be forgetting any time soon.
Licornah: :: nods :: No unicorns, but memorable just the same. I feel for Branwyn missing time with her family.
Craigh: Alright, Ganjier should be somewhere around here. He tends to know all the local useful people.
Licornah: :: bobs her head ::
Craigh: I was maybe lucky in that regard, no family to miss out on.
Licornah: I am sorry or thankful for you - which ever is appropriate for you
Craigh: Craigh follows the invisible clues marked on posts and signs around corners and down streets until he ends up at a specific door.
Craigh: Either way, thank you.
Craigh opens the door and ushers Licornah inside. It's dim, but not dark, with just enough light coming through a window to light up a desktop. Behind the desk is a wide, bald, human man, reading a note.
Craigh: Ganjier. Regor sends his regards, although this is personal business, not his.
Ganjier looks up and squints at the two of them.
Ganjier: Regor, eh? Alright den, what you wanting? And make sure you gives him my regards back, unnerstand?
Craigh: Definitely will pass those on, Ganjier. First of all, we need to know about Alexandria Prison. There's someone inside that we might not want to have stay inside.
Ganjier: Got somebody in Old Alex, do yah? Friends of yours, Miss?
Ganjier looks at Licornah
Licornah: :: looks at him :: Good afternoon, I'm just visiting River's Bend. Hoping to see the sights. Shame about your rain
Ganjier: spits into the corner. “Pfah. Gypsy Rain, it is!”
Licornah: Gypsy Rain - :: thinks :: oh, this is a curse on the city? You've made them angry?
Licornah: Did the city imprison someone they shouldn’t have and they cursed in retaliation?
Ganjier: Can't help it if the Wagon Folk don't know how to swim right, and come to a place with rivers for roads, and maybe one or two of 'em fall in, now can I?
Licornah: Oh dear... :: tries to make sense of Wagon Folk ::
Licornah: Not unless you pushed them in I suppose
Licornah: Do you have a city protector or a deity you claim for Rivers Bend?
Ganjier: Well, there's stories, but I wasn't personally no part of it, nor does I know for sure who was and who wasn't there.
Ganjier: Lord Poseidon is who most folks round here call on in need, if yer into that sort of thing.
Licornah: I see. Shame really then. I hope whomever needs to atone does so soon
Ganjier: Ganjier chuckles. “I'm not much in the business of atonement. Revenge pays well though. What else do yah need to know about Alex?”
Craigh: Is there a way to get in or out? And what's the best way to get someone out?
Ganjier: Hmm... well, legit's usually the easiest. You make an appointment to go in and see who you want. Gotta go through the jailer for that, they don't usually never mind, specially for a little tip. Gettin' out's harder, of course. You can get a barrister and go the legal way, or a hefty bribe to go the back way.
Licornah: Is the prison magically warded? Are there many guards?
Ganjier: Old Alex is usually for the small-timers. Debtors or thieves. It's gotta couple heavy cells, but most are simple in-and-outs.
Ganjier: Lotta the prisoners are used in work crews, so the guards watch over them there too. That's usually the easiest time to get someone off the line and out of sight.
Craigh: Thanks, Ganjier. Another question, not related, I'm looking for someone who knows something about devils, or extra planes, that sort of thing. Know anyone?
Ganjier: Huh, that's a weird one. Don't get much call for that. What're you into boy?
Licornah: Thank you for your time. :: bows ::
Craigh: Just needing to do some research.
Licornah to Craigh: Maybe we could check with the temples. Historically, the Greeks don't get up to nonsense, but they know people who do
Ganjier: Miss, for you, anytime. You want to know anything about this town, you just come see me, I'll make sure you get it.
Licornah: :: smiles :: I'm honored by your kindness
Ganjier: Anyways, only one guy I know is rumored to deal with that stuff. Goes by the name Fives, usually found down in Harlen.
Ganjier: Check the Spotted Trout
Ganjier: Unless you want wizards or priests. They usually know more, but I wouldn't know who to send you to.
Craigh: Absolutely not. We'll go check out Fives.
Ganjier: Ganjier extends his hand across the desk, palm up.
Craigh: Craigh drops some coins into it.
Ganjier: Ganjier squints into his hand, then extends it again.
Craigh: Craigh drops a few more coins in.
Ganjier: Ganjier nods and motions to the door.
Craigh and Licornah learned:
Alexandria Prison is for people who cannot afford to pay their fines or need to do time for crimes like theft.
Piracy is the worst crime in the city as they pride themselves for stealing people's money the old fashioned way. With bribes and gifts.
Everyone dislikes the gypsies because they are associated with traveling by wagon. The culture here is all water all the time except for walking. Anything large needing to be moved is by small boat.
The rain is blamed on the gypsies cursing the city for being punished for drowning two people.
There are barristers for hire in the city in several places, many of the noble houses have their own to handle disputes,
No one has heard of Silvermoon
Hmm... well, legit's usually the easiest. You make an appointment to go in and see who you want. Gotta go through the jailer for that, they don't usually never mind, specially for a little tip. Gettin' out's harder, of course. You can get a barrister and go the legal way, or a hefty bribe to go the back way.
Some specially magically warded cells but not the full thing
Guards both for the prison and for taking work crews out
Talwin’s Bank Trip and Gypsy Camp Visit
Moving through the city and asking about where a reputable bank is
Indigo is directed to a Greek Church of Delphi to get his fortune told
Indigo: looks disappointed
Indigo: Okay ...
Talwin does find a bank next to the Garden of Persephone
It is in the West Marketplace
Talwin deposits his arena winnings into a bank in Riversbend.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Etiquette [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 15]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Dancing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 7]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 20]
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 10]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Religion, Elven [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 18]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 5]
Raelynn: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 19]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 14]
Raelynn: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 11]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 6] [d20 = 17]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Singing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 17]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Spirit Lore [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 6]
Thistle: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 35) [SUCCESS by 7] [d100 = 28]
Thistle: [SKILL] Bribery [PERCENT:Bribery] (vs. Target 25) [FAILURE by 70] [d100 = 95]
Indigo: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 7]
Thistle: [SKILL] Hide In Shadows [PERCENT:Hide In Shadows] (vs. Target 40) [FAILURE by 28] [d100 = 68]
Thistle: [SKILL] Move Silently [PERCENT:Move Silently] (vs. Target 40) [FAILURE by 56] [d100 = 96]
Thistle: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 3]
Thistle: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 2]
Howard Plum: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 10] [d20 = 20]
Thistle: [SKILL] Pick Pockets [PERCENT:Pick Pockets] (vs. Target 75) [SUCCESS by 49] [d100 = 26]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 5]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 10]
Thistle: [SKILL] Fortune Telling [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 7]
Howard Plum: [SKILL] Statecraft [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 8) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 4]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Astrology [2] [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 5] [d20 = 18]
Thistle: I didn't know Yeniche came out this way.
Howard Plum: The De la Veraci family. the one the nobles were from that robbed and and killed the Wisewoman. They are a very powerful family. The recently took the title of Duke after taking the possessions of the Luria family. It is no wonder a member of the clan is imprisoned
As you move through Newtown
Talwin: Apparently they just take what they want too
Talwin: Robbed a gypsy because of a bad fortune?
Talwin: And stole from the Luria family?
Talwin: The fortune was probably something like: “What goes around comes around”
Howard Plum: The Luria family had been demoted so they were vulnerable
Talwin: Doesn't mean they are necessarily weak though. Out of favor doesn't mean helpless
Talwin: What caused their out of favor state?
Talwin: You know?
Talwin: Do you think they have caused the rains? If the gysies aren't behind it, who might be trying to destabilize the current leadership?
Gate Guard: Who wants to leave the city?
Indigo: We do
Talwin: Nods
Indigo: We just want to see the sights
Gate Guard: Do you have your gate pass to return in? You have to be in by sunset
The time is 1:00 PM
Indigo: Ummm ... where do you get a gate pass?
Gate Guard: We can sell you a temporary one
Gate Guard: 2 silver per person,
Indigo: A temporary one?
Talwin: Do you issue permanent ones for any time day or night?
Talwin: Sir
Indigo: What happens if we don't make it back by sunset?
Raelynn: How long does a temporary one last for?
Gate Guard: You can return today
Gate Guard: If not you will have to pay again tomorrow
Raelynn: So if we pay today, return today, we won't have to pay for one tomorrow?
Gate Guard: Unless you are foolish and want to go dangling in the gutter trash again
Gate Guard: Anyone with sense would go to the market for what you need
Gate Guard: nothing good out there
Talwin: Understood Sir. Do you issue Permanent Passes
Gate Guard: Your House would have one
Gate Guard: If they needed such a thing
Indigo: hands over a gold piece
Talwin: Shakes head regretfully. Alas, I didn't realize we need to obtain one. Thanks Indigo
Gate Guard: Takes it
Indigo: This should cover all of us
Gate Guard: Thank you
Indigo: Thanks. Can we have the pass now?
Gate Guard: I hope you find what you need quickly and get back safely
Indigo: In case you aren't here when we get back
Indigo: Me too!
Indigo: smiles
Gate Guard: Scribbles a note with each of your names, frowns at Thistle, looks with disappointment at Talwin and Rae
Gate Guard: Hands it back to Indigo
Talwin: Nods Politely
Talwin: Thank you
Indigo: puts it in his pouch
Indigo: We better get going so we can get back in time
and you walk through the first places where large heavy goods that come in from Drillian are kept
a handful of houses and warehouses
Then farther out into an open area where there are two sets of circled wagons
for gypsy camps
There are armed guards walking back and forth
Some from the City, pointed at the camps, Some gypsies watching those guards
and the rain continues to come down
a grey scene
Talwin: Walks up to the guard
Talwin: Is the entrance open for those seeking fortunes?
City Camp Guard: Shakes her head
Talwin: Camp is sealed then?
City Camp Guard: You know they are just trying to take your money?
Talwin: It's actually a ridiculous bet I lossed actually
City Camp Guard: There are so many other better ways to enjoy yourself
Talwin: I have better things to be doing today, trust me
Talwin: But no one will sully my name that I lossed a bet
Raelynn: Oh but there's such novelty to it!
Talwin: And didn’t get the damn fortune
Talwin: Grumbles
City Camp Guard: Shakes her head
City Camp Guard: go waste your money,
City Camp Guard: you have your gate pass?
Talwin: Yes Ma'am,
Raelynn: nods and shows it
City Camp Guard: I will not come save you
City Camp Guard: But if you give me a note I will take it to your family
Talwin: Sigh.
Raelynn: Well that's why I brought this strong man with me.
Raelynn: giggles
Talwin: Stupid bets. Indigo you asshole
Talwin: I want double or nothing next time
Talwin: No note for me, my will is on the ship
City Camp Guard: It is your own bridge to cross
Talwin: But thank you for your generosity Ma'am for delivering to my family.
City Camp Guard: Waves you through
Talwin: Bows deep and passes a silver
Raelynn: Come along now, no need to linger.
Raelynn: grabs Talwin's arm and drags him along
Talwin: Fine fine
Gypsy Camp Guard: Looks you up and down,
Gypsy Camp Guard: You can come in my little nugget, pointing at Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: Nugget!?
Thistle: Hey be nice to her. She ain't use to that.
Gypsy Camp Guard: Looks at Rae, approvingly
Talwin: Puts arm protectively around the hellion
Talwin: Hand on sword
Gypsy Camp Guard: Glances back over at Thistle listening
Gypsy Camp Guard: Raises an eyebrow
Thistle: raises and eyebrow back
Gypsy Camp Guard: You taking them under your wing? showing them a good time?
Thistle: Me? Pfffft, they make their own good time.
Gypsy Camp Guard: Hah
Talwin: I don't get the innuendo, but they are my friends that's for sure
Thistle: Not up to my speed.
Thistle: But ya, good people.
Gypsy Camp Guard: Shrugs, you are a mixed lot,
Gypsy Camp Guard: Who are they?
Thistle: Friends here to help.
Talwin: Muscle
Gypsy Camp Guard: We don't need no city folk
Bixi Fizzlebang: A stew with only one ingredient isn't a very good stew
Talwin: Oh trust me, we are far from that
Gypsy Camp Guard: Laughs, I like that nugget
Thistle: I can't speak for all them, but Gramma likes Indigo.
Gypsy Camp Guard: You sound like good people
Gypsy Camp Guard: Indigo?
Gypsy Camp Guard: glances over at him
Thistle: points to Indigo
Indigo: Me
Gypsy Camp Guard: Who are you ?
Talwin: Him?
Indigo: Indigo
Thistle: Admiral Indigo. Helped us out in Ghostwood.
Gypsy Camp Guard: You have the right name but you do not look like......
Thistle: OH!
Indigo: I'm betting I meet an Indigo inside too
Thistle: Tall Indigo?
Indigo: grins
Thistle: Man I haven't seen 'em in ages.
Talwin: I'll take that bet Indigo! We are good at betting
Talwin: I lose
Thistle: Nah, they're Yeniche. Unless Indigo hitched up here.
Indigo: I think you will!
Gypsy Camp Guard: I wonder just where you came from
Thistle: Ghostwood. My Gramma's Wisewoman Sunflower, but been hangin' around Branwyn lately.
Gypsy Camp Guard: Impressed
Talwin: We came from Branwyn’s Domain
Thistle: Er, well lately minus six years.
Gypsy Camp Guard: Branwyn the Mysterious is a good friend to the folk
Gypsy Camp Guard: You come in and take care
Indigo: Thanks!
Gypsy Camp Guard: I will be off duty in a couple of hours Nugget, looking forward to it
Thistle: You don't gotta.
Thistle: quietly to Bixi
Talwin: Thanks
Talwin: Warm smile
Bixi Fizzlebang to Thistle: I don't know what he wants, but he's not getting it from me
Thistle to Bixi Fizzlebang: They can be... overly flirtatious sometimes. So probably whatcha think he wants.
Bixi Fizzlebang to Thistle: Gross
Thistle to Bixi Fizzlebang: Ya. Men, am I right?
Thistle: grins
Editor’s Note: The Gypsy Camp Guard’s pronoun was her
and you wander into the camp
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thistle, do gypsy clans have ghost hunters? I'd love to find someone who shares my interests to talk to. It's been awhile.
Thistle: Mmm, maybe one of the storytellers has some for ya.
Raelynn: Do you want me to go with you, Bixi? Or do you feel comfortable going alone?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I would definitely like some company, whoever is interested in hearing a story. I'm sure it will be good!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Even if it's not about ghosts!
Talwin: I can go with you Bixi before I get my fortune if you want?
Talwin: Hesitates
Raelynn: Oh there. Yes, go with her Talwin.
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: I'll follow your lead
Thistle comes over to the one circle to see Jade, the presumed next Wisewoman
Jade: Soft smile, Welcome
Thistle: smiles back
Thistle: Hi. Ya got a moment?
Jade: soft chuckle
Jade: At least you are to the point
Jade: What can I do for you
Thistle: Gramma always said it was a blessing and curse.
Thistle: Well, see. I got a vision, uh, I dunno, awhile go, and I gotta save someone, but it was all fuzzy, ya know? And I'm trying to work it out and I feel like this is where I should start?
Jade: Who do you want to save?
Thistle: Someone in my clan is in prison here, but I don't know why, and I'm a little fuzzy on who even. I just know they gotta be saved.
Thistle: And rumors we heard in town make me think y'all are somehow connected.
Jade: We do have troubles
Jade: I am not certain it is your clan
Thistle: Oh. Are ya sure? That one I thought I got right...
Jade: Young Lodesir was taken away
Jade: He was hung two weeks ago
Thistle: frowns
Thistle: Because of the nobles being, well, nobles?
Jade: Glow and Willow were both taken and hung last week
Jade: They are thinking that we caused this rain
Thistle: How long ago did your Wisewoman, er, pass?
Jade: just over 6 weeks
Thistle: nods
Thistle: Easy stone to throw.
Thistle: But whoever I saw I'm pretty sure is still alive...
Thistle: And in the prison. But I dunno for how long.
Jade: There are three of our clan in the prison now
Jade: I only know of Indigo by name
Thistle: OH! So it IS Indigo?
Jade: He is a good young rambunctious child
Thistle: Wait... do we mean the same Indigo? Is there a third Indigo?
Jade: There are many Indigos
Thistle: Yeah.... it gets a lil' confusin'
Jade: I would speak with Sapphire to see who of her family is there
Thistle: Well... if I can help ya, I'll help ya, too. I just know why I was drawn here.
Thistle: Well, your clan.
Thistle: nods
Thistle: I was gonna next.
Jade: You can talk with her, convince her to take up her rightful position
Thistle: Why her and not you?
Jade: I am not worthy of it
Thistle: Why's that?
Jade: I enjoy my peace, my weaving, I am willing to hear others and let them lead
Jade: Someone needs to be forthright, to take charge
Thistle: shakes head
Thistle: Sometimes the best leaders are those who don't wanna be
Thistle: But I'll talk to her.
Thistle: Thank you.
Fortune Teller: Fortunes Told, Lucky Charms
Fortune Teller: Come right up
Fortune Teller: You there, you look like a lucky young man
Fortune Teller: Looking at Indigo
Indigo: Hello!
Fortune Teller: Tell me what is your favorite number
Indigo: 4
Fortune Teller: Because that is the number of apples you like in your tart
Indigo: grins
Fortune Teller: What are you in search of lucky man
Indigo: That's a big tart!
Indigo: Ummm nothing at the moment. I'm just helping friends
Fortune Teller: Friends are good, helping is good
Indigo: I stopped searching for things a while ago
Fortune Teller: A good young man as well as lucky
Fortune Teller: content is a nice place to be
Fortune Teller: Are you looking for a future?
Indigo: Yes please
Indigo: holds out his hand to be cut
Fortune Teller: Pulls out a silver bowl and pauses then smiles seeing he knows
Fortune Teller: You are an interesting young man
Indigo: Think so?
Fortune Teller: Pulls out some herbs and a vial of liquid
Fortune Teller: starts to mix in the bowl
Fortune Teller: takes Indigo's hand and gives a small nick and three drops of blood
Indigo: watches the bowl
Fortune Teller: bends over to kiss the cut
Fortune Teller: blocking his view
Indigo: smiles
Fortune Teller: when she leans back up there is a small clover shape in the bowl
Indigo: It's okay if it's a bad fortune
Fortune Teller: Three leaves
Fortune Teller: She looks over and swirls
Indigo: What does that mean?
Fortune Teller: I would have thought it would be four for you
Indigo: So is it bad?
Fortune Teller: I feel that you are right that you are not searching for more, that you are content with your fortune
Fortune Teller: That is a rare thing
Fortune Teller: It would only be bad if you aspire to be more
Indigo: okay
Indigo: Thank you
Fortune Teller: Have a safe journey over the bridge
Fortune Teller: She smiles
Indigo: smiles
Indigo: Thanks!
Story Teller: Hello there young gnome
Story Teller: what brings you to our clan today?
Story Teller is a middle aged male, gold hair, wet from the rain, sitting out without a covering
Bixi Fizzlebang: Hello! I'm just here to help my friend, but I've heard there are good stories to be heard here! My interest mostly lies in ghost stories, but I'm happy to hear anything, and glad to pay, either with coin or if there is something that would help your clan more that I can do
Story Teller: Whoa whoa
Story Teller: take your time
Story Teller: Of course there are stories for anyone who takes the time to listen
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm short, time goes faster for us
Story Teller: smiles,
Story Teller: Listen to the rain,
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, I can take time to listen. Harder to take time to talk
Story Teller: hear that patter on the tent
Bixi Fizzlebang: nods
Talwin: Aren't you cold?
Talwin: Looks a little worried
Story Teller: Listen as it drums out the tune of the mourning
Story Teller: Sadly we all grow cold in the end
Story Teller: I intend to have many more warm summers ahead
Bixi Fizzlebang: Is it drumming out the mourning or reflecting it?
Story Teller: but in the end winter comes
Talwin: Puzzled, but stands next to Bixi showing support
Story Teller: Smiles with Bixi
Story Teller: I hear the rain trying to wash out sorrow
Story Teller: to cleanse for a new day
Story Teller: But I can tell you a happier story
Bixi Fizzlebang: patiently listening. Super patiently.
He gives a story about a clan traveling from the swamps all the way to the mountain passes and into a strange land of wild horsemen and strange blue skinned priests
Bixi Fizzlebang: the most patient Bixi has ever been in her entire life
with giants and walking snowmen
Bixi Fizzlebang: shudders a little at the giant part and glances at Talwin
Talwin: Watching with Rapt Attention
He wraps it up with a huge meeting of clans exchanging children in a happy sharing as young folk grow and travel to new places with new people
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Perhaps this storyteller knows where we can find more giants to rid the world of.
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Shh, he's at the good part!
and while that is going on we go back to Thistle with Sapphire
Sapphire: Hello my curious visitor
Sapphire: grins
Thistle: Hey, how are ya? Er, all things considered?
Sapphire: I am curious about your visit and your friends
Sapphire: It is not often that we have courteous visitors and of late even fewer
Thistle: Well, I was talkin' to Jade about that, but also wanted to talk to you. I got a vision of someone in prison here I need to save? I thought it was one of my clan, but ya know how visions get all fuzzy and stuff.
Thistle: She said you might know who's in jail needin' saving?
Sapphire: anyone in jail needs saving
Sapphire: We do have three of our clans being kept away from freedom
Sapphire: Indigo, Woundwort, and Cast
Thistle: Huh. Is Indigo, like a kid, or is he a tall man?
Sapphire: He is a young man
Thistle: I'm happy to help 'em all if I can. I'm just tryin' to figure out who was in my vision.
Sapphire: not much older than 10?
Thistle: Nah, ain't the same Indigo then.
Thistle: Hmm, almost was lookin' forward to seein' him.
Thistle: Were they takin' 'cause of this noble nonsense?
Sapphire: It seems so
Thistle: And the rains an' all?
Thistle: Any idea what's causin' them? 'Cause it ain't y'all.
Sapphire: It feels they are trying to cleanse the city
Thistle: The rains?
Sapphire: It is a sad thing
Thistle: Bet a city like this has a lot to cleanse...
Sapphire: When Wisewoman Agate was murdered
Sapphire: It was a very sad stain
Thistle: What was the fortune she gave the murderers?
Sapphire: I do not know
Thistle: Does anyone?
Sapphire: None that I am aware of
Sapphire: perhaps if there was something from them it could help
Thistle: nods
Thistle: Why y'all still here if they keep pickin' you off?
Sapphire: We need a decision
Sapphire: I want Jade to take up the mantel so we can move along
Sapphire: She will be best to lead us
Sapphire: I want things too much
Thistle: Why not you?
Sapphire: to take and do what I want
Thistle: Well ya both gonna get more kill if ya can't figure it out.
Sapphire: A wisewoman needs to have seen the world
Sapphire: to know what others think and take that into consideration
Thistle: I mean, I guess. But dithering ain't helpin' either.
Sapphire: nods sagely
Sapphire: Perhaps you can help her find a way
Thistle: Well, we'll see if we can at least help ya with those stuck in jail.
Thistle: Anyone in the city I gotta know about?
Sapphire: None that I know of
Thistle: No one specific who comes here or anythin'?
Sapphire: Nothing from anyone that is part of our clan
Sapphire: We are trying to keep out of the city now
Thistle: Hmm, alright. Well if ya got anything else useful to help me break 'em out of jail - legally preferably - let me know.
The Gypsy Camp Group learned:
The person missing is from the Helow Clan, Wisewoman Agate lead them here but then died during a robbery by two young nobles who robbed her after a bad fortune was foretold.
There is not a current Wisewoman to lead them, there are two who are equal (Sapphire and Jade) but neither wants to take the spot away from the other.
The two young nobles were from a powerful house, the De la Veraci Noble Family
The gypsies are at a loss as to why the rains are here but are glad that the earth is in mourning for them
Three in prison: Indigo, Woundwart, Cast
Thistle: Thank ya.
The entire group gathers back together on the docks
Talwin: Well everyone, shall we compare notes?
Talwin: I heard an interesting story from a gypsy storyteller, but other than picking up some tidbits about how the city operates, nothing too useful
Talwin: If you leave out the gate, you must obtain a pass and be back by nightfall
Talwin: There are guards keeping watch on the Gypsy Camp, but not sure why
Thistle: 'Cause they're dicks.
Talwin: Shakes head
Talwin: I'm not so sure
Licornah: It seems we're going to need to research more for information about traveling to the lower planes
Thistle: You're not sure they're dicks?
Talwin: No not that
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We have a lead on how to liberate our gypsy friend, but it is less than legal and therefore carries some level of risk. If you have no other options, I can elaborate.
Talwin: Did anyone discover a more...legal or ....expensive option?
Licornah: Based on what we learned about the prison, can't we just fork over coin and free him?
Thistle: Well, see, there's three of 'em.
Talwin: What did you learn?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: What exactly is the charge though?
Talwin: Shrugs
Thistle: Who evers got coin.
Craigh: They hate piracy here. They pride themselves on stealing money the old-fashioned way: bribes and gifts.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: If they were simply arrested for making it rain, what prevents them from not getting arrested again for the weather?
Talwin: Yes...that's why I suggested it
Thistle: Good thing the pirate's back with the boat then.
Talwin: to Craigh
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: We cannot be paying their fines for eternity.
Talwin: So we either pay the fine, get them to elect a leader and move on, or find a way to prove them innocent.
Thistle: Or get rid of the rain
Talwin: I'm fine paying to have them extracted, but they need to be able to move out quickly.
Talwin: Nods to Thistle
Talwin: Or do that. It's a matter of what we think is a better option. I've learned very little about the rain other than it started after two boys got murdered
Thistle: I mean, even if we get 'em out, if it keeps rainin' then they'll still have problems.
Talwin: Either someone is framing the gypsies by planting tarot cards
Thistle: Aren't there people who, like, make a livin' reading about weather?
Talwin: Er
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Do we have the magical means to control the weather ourselves? That sounds like priestly magic.
Indigo: Yeah just remove the curse or dispel magic
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: That is assuming it is a curse. It does not feel like one.
Raelynn: We'd need to know where the spell was centered if it was a curse.
Indigo: What does it feel like?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Curses tend to have some thing more severe to them than making everyone wet. I would expect flooding and the like at least
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: I've heard nothing of flooding, just rain.
Thistle: Ya don't think causin' a rain that gets people murdered is severe enough?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: The rain is murdering people?
Thistle: Indirectly. Could be a clever curse.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: It reminds me of the type of trickery marid might get up to, though I would not expect one to be in the area. Could be some similar being causing the trouble.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Are there any churches in the area that worship a god that might be associated with weather or water?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Type of folk that might be in charge of keeping the weather in check.
Licornah: No one here follows the Greek Pantheon? Could we appeal to his avatar to turn the rains? Could we visit his temple for aid?
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: Might be worth a look.
Talwin: I'm happy to help
Talwin: I'm not of the Greek faith, so am unsure if they would attack me on site, but I can go and ask
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: It would not be the first time that some god was offended and decided to have a hissy fit at the cost of their followers.
Raelynn: It's worth checking, although we still need dinner and a place to stay.
Akilah bint-Fahkr al Hiyal: That was not among the list of things we looked for this day, is it
Raelynn: Oh! Maybe tonight we could try a seance for those nobles or the Wisewoman! Although I don't know if we have what we need...
Raelynn: Talwin wanted nicer this time if we can find a good deal
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: We could use a good rest in a quiet area
Talwin: Sighs
Raelynn: Maybe between Zayden and I, we can get a good deal somewhere.
Talwin: Lots of options and much to do
The group decides to stay at an older palazzo, the family is away bringing a new racing ship back from Terraguard
Craigh: Where else would Lords stay the night?
Craigh: You're not mercenaries anymore.
You have the full place to your self except the servants of course, and on a canal
Zayden: So where are we staying for the night?
Talwin: Sigh
Talwin: The nice place
Talwin: But I reserve the right to bitch about it
Zayden: I like nice places
Raelynn: Oh, it's good to splurge on yourself every now and then.
Craigh: Besides, remember how grumpy we got after too long stuck together on the boat.
Raelynn: Yes, let's get some better sleep so we don't have that again.
Zayden: Did we get grumpy? I had a great time on the boat, and my shoulders look AMAZING
Talwin: Laughs
Talwin: Yeah I know. Just startled me. You be poor once, and you never quite forget it
Talwin: Took me aback, that's all
You are all sitting around the very large indoor plaza
Lorie (Licornah): :: lingers by the after dinner fire to work on her weaving and ponders the source of the rain ::
Zayden: This is a nice indoor plaza eh? Pretty large
watching the drops in the canals
three servants to bring out refreshments after dinner
Zayden: Rain is quite pretty, I like the sound of it too
Zayden: so long as you can stay dry of course
You have 7 bedrooms on the upper two floors
Raelynn: Yes although it does make my hair frizz.
Zayden: Ha, well maybe every once in a while it's good to frizz you know
Bixi gets a note back from Youtargim that he bought more food stores for Knotty and had someone clean out the hold
Zayden: That was nice of Yout
Indigo: We should go get Youtargim!
And he wants to know what to do with your person there
Indigo: he shouldn't be on the knarr by himself
Zayden: he still on the Knarr?
Craigh: So, before we try to break these three out of jail, legally or otherwise, I'd like to borrow at least Indigo and Talwin to go meet someone. He supposedly knows devil stuff, and I need your opinions on if you think if the Marquessa would want to have his help for a bit.
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: I'll grab him. But, we really should have someone keep watch on the Knarr. I can take the first night
Zayden: Devil stuff?
Zayden: sounds ominous
Craigh: I believe she has an overdue library book she's trying to return.
Talwin: If they do, do you trust them?
Zayden: Isn't part of the dock fee keeping our ship safe?
Talwin: Is all of our loot stored away?
Talwin: I'll send Yout Back
also there is knotty in the hold
Zayden: Didn't get to do any fishing
Talwin: I'll take tomorrow night here. I'll meet withy ou first thing tomorrow. I'll figure out what to do with our prisoner too.
Talwin: I'll feed Knotty too
Talwin: Now I'm leaving before we remember more things that we should have a person on the ship for
Talwin: chuckles
Zayden: Stay safe Tal!
Zayden: I'll pass on devil stuff thanks
Talwin: I'll help and head to docks on way back
Zayden: we need to be well rested if we're going to break these three out of jail, legally or otherwise
Zayden: I could play a little night song? Those are best when it's raining
Craigh: It shouldn't take very long, no matter the result. And evening is probably the best time to find this person. That neighborhood doesn't do early mornings much
Zayden: True my granny always used to say the Devil does his work at night!
Craigh: Howard would actually be very good, if he's willing.
Howard Plum: I will attend
Craigh: Thanks.
Craigh: That it?
Looking for a Devil Contact
Craigh: So, we're headed to a place called the Spotted Trout in Harlen.
Talwin: What should we know
Talwin: And are we killing anything
Craigh: I hope not.
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: Draws cloak tighter about himself
Craigh: I was told he calls himself Fives, and can often be found around the Spotted Trout in Harlen.
Howard Plum: Is it a tavern or a thieves guild?
Craigh: And he supposedly knows about devils
Craigh: Tavern, probably.
Talwin: If it's a shady spot, I'll try and keep a lookout.
Craigh: They go down dark streets, across bridges, always in the drizzle.
Talwin: Want us to do anything in particular? Look menacing? Add input? Let you do the talking?
Craigh: I want your input. You all know the Marquessa better than me. Would she want this help?
Talwin: .....
Talwin: Honestly I don’t know
Craigh: It may be useless. Maybe helpful.
Indigo: Okay
Talwin: I do try to respect her privacy
Talwin: But I'll see what I can add
Craigh: Craigh grins. “I wasn't asking you to read her diary.”
Craigh: Just to give your informed opinion.
Talwin: Chuckles. As if I could. She probably has it spelled 6 ways from Sunday
Craigh: Indigo, Howard? Thoughts before we get there?
Craigh: This is Harlen, so it should be around here somewhere.
Indigo: We should hear what he says.
Talwin: Is he a information trade kind of guy? Or a bribe kind of guy?
Craigh: Good question!
Craigh: I'll let you know when we find out.
Talwin: With a name like fives, I doubt he'll give it out of the charity of his heart
Indigo: Maybe we could bet for it
Talwin: Yes, but we just establish I lose all bets! Especially when it makes for a great cover story
Talwin: I'll give you two to one odds!
Indigo: I didn't mean for you to
Talwin: Laughs
Talwin: Sorry Indigo. Was just having a private joke
Craigh: That's how eager he is to lose.
Craigh: I see a fish sign. I think that's it.
Indigo: Good
Craigh: We'll be dryer inside the fish tavern
Talwin: Excellent. Should we head on in?
Talwin: Snorts
Talwin: I do see the irony
Talwin: Clever
Inside is just a normal canal-side tavern. Tables, fire, keeper, etc.
People at the tables, talking, drinking, eating.
Craigh: Okay. So, who in here looks like a Fives?
Talwin: Looks at Craigh. Is that a name we just drop around?
Craigh: Craigh shrugs.
Talwin: If so, we can ask the barkeep
Indigo: walks up the bar and orders ales
Craigh: What I was just about to say.
Talwin: You want to? Or would you like me to?
Craigh: Craigh gestures for Talwin to go ahead.
Talwin: Nods
Indigo: Here Howard. You need a drink too
Talwin: Moves to the barkeep
Talwin: Politely waits until the man finishes his current customer
Barkeep: What'll ya have?
Talwin: I apologize for bothering you sir, but I was directed to ask for a ...odd name...a “Fives” and to pay for his and my drink. Frankly I have no idea who this man is, I'm just supposed to speak with him and tip you generously
Talwin: Puts two gold pieces on the counter
Barkeep: He makes the coins disappear.
Talwin: Waits patiently, rain dripping off his cloak
Barkeep: Going to take him away, are you? Eh, whatever. He's over there, the one sleeping at the table.
Talwin: Take him away? That was not in my orders, but would be good to know. Has this man bothered you?
Talwin: Threatened you?
Talwin: Caused you mischief?
Talwin: Eyes narrow
Barkeep: Not really, no sir. Just not the usual kind we get in here.
Barkeep: Makes the others a bit nervous, and they spend less.
Talwin: Then I thank ee for your time Good Sir. To make up for his inconvenience.
Talwin: Puts two more gold on the counter
Talwin: An ale for the three of us
Barkeep: He makes the coins disappear again, and quickly 3 cups appear on the bar, filled.
Barkeep: He also puts a bowl of fish stew up on the counter.
Barkeep: On the house, sir.
Talwin: Nods graciously “Thank ee sir”
Howard Plum: coughs
Talwin: Smiles at Howard
Howard Plum: May I get an ale as well?
Talwin: Easy boyo
Talwin: This was for you
Talwin: Slides Stew and Ale
Indigo: Here Howard you can have mine
Talwin: You've earned it
Indigo: He didn't mean to forget you
Talwin: And as apologies from this morning
Howard Plum: I already ate dinner thank you
Talwin: Shall we go bother Mister Fives?
Indigo: Are you going to bother him or listen to him?
Craigh: Anyways, that's him over there I think.
Talwin: Nah, no bothering. Just ask per Craigh
Michael (Talwin): Sidles up and sits at the table
Talwin: Gently taps a finger on Fives shoulder
TMO (Fives): he's got his head resting on his forearms. Wearing leather armor and a horned helmet.
Talwin: Mister Fives, we'd like to speak with you for a moment. Are you alright? You seem to have passed out at this establishment
Fives: He jolts awake. “Say what? I have not 'passed out'! I was jest resting my eyes.”
Talwin: Resting your eyes?
Talwin: OK. Can we spare a moment of your time?
Fives: It's called 'sleep', maybe you've heard of it?
Talwin: passes an ale
Fives: He takes the ale.
Fives: My time is yours!
Talwin: Gestures to Craigh
Talwin: We were told you may have some useful information for us.
Indigo: We're going to hell soon and we heard you know about devils
Fives: Perhaps, perhaps not. Have a seat, pull up a bench, squat on the floor, whatever you like.
Talwin: I'll just keep...sitting if that's alright
Indigo: sits
Fives: Ah, devils...
Fives: he looks around at the other people in the tavern.
Howard Plum: pulls up a chair
Fives: You wanna talk in public or prefer private?
Talwin: Does it matter to you?
Fives: Abso-damn-lutely not!
Indigo: This is fine
Talwin: Indigo? Do you want privacy for this conversation?
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: Okay then
Fives: takes a drink
Fives: What can I do you for?
Indigo: Like I said, we're going to hell soon and we heard you might know stuff about devils that could help us
Fives: He nods.
Talwin: Frankly, anything you think is important, we take to heart
Fives: I do, yessir.
Indigo: So what do you know?
Fives: Well then, what's your reason for heading to Hell? Besides being bad when you was a kid?
Indigo: We have to return a book
Fives: That's one I ain't heard yet.
Talwin: Never piss off an archivist
Talwin: Let me tell you
Indigo: So you can't help us?
Fives: Of course I can.
Indigo: How?
Fives: Well, first off, lotta devils can't be hurt by normal weapons. You ready for that?
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks at Talwin
Indigo: Yes Branwyn said we needed magic weapons
Talwin: So Silver or Magical?
Fives: Magic's best
Indigo: We know that
Fives: Silver is more a werewolf thing.
Fives: Good. Then you're not hayseeds.
Fives: You ready for the heat too? Obvious thing, but folks tend to overlook it.
Fives: Wait, actually, you know which layer you're going to?
Talwin: Specific protections you might recommend? Earmuffs for pandemonium was a good idea, but any specific recommendations?
Indigo: I figured there'd be lava
Talwin: We won't be doing Pandemonium
Talwin: We just like to prepare for this shit
Talwin: So heat protection
Fives: Pandemonium ain't in Hell anyways.
Talwin: Close enough
Bixi Fizzlebang: Do you have recommendations for heat protection?
Talwin: Deadpanned
Fives: It's right there in the name. “Demon”
Indigo: Not sure. Branwyn needs to get the book back. I think it has his name in it so we would look for that guy
Fives: Well, I'd figure out right quick which layer your librarian is on, because at least one layer of Hell is solid Ice.
Fives: Be a shame to show up in your beach shorts and freeze to death.
Talwin: Sighs. Of course it is
Indigo: I don't think it's a librarian
Indigo: laughs
Bixi Fizzlebang: We know what kind of hounds come after it, no? Would that be a clue?
Indigo: Huh?
Fives: Could be, could be. Fill me in, miss.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't know really... but I've heard that occasionally a visitor comes after the book
Indigo: Oh that's the hunt
Bixi Fizzlebang: Maybe we could figure out what layer they're from?
Indigo: Branwyn got marked by the book for a hunt. The book belongs to a devil so I think and they send demon like creatures as part of it
Indigo: The book doesn't belong to a hellhound
Fives: Maybe so. Your more common devils come from almost all of them. Easiest thing would be to eliminate the ice layer.
Bixi Fizzlebang: But I mean... if it's not ice monsters coming after it?
Fives: Devils wouldn't send demons
Fives: Two completely different grade of being.
Talwin: We seem to not have the right questions to ask it would seem. What do you think we are dealing with from what we've told you
Fives: He shrugs.
Talwin: Never heard of demons chasing down someone to recover lost property
Fives: Best guess, a devil wants his book back. Ever thought about just letting the hounds take it?
Talwin: Chuckles
Talwin: I mean
Talwin: Looks at Indigo
Talwin: Did you ever try that?
Indigo: Wait
Indigo: thinking
Indigo: Jennevive thought this. I suspect that a demon has been sent to hell for a reason and he is trying to get out. He needs his book that is here in the library. We will need to find the reason he is in Hell, where in Hell he is, and how or if we should return his book.
Fives: He leans forward.
Indigo: So there's a demon in hell we need to find.
Fives: A demon, trapped in Hell?
Bixi Fizzlebang: And probably how to stop the hunt, if we don't give the book back
Fives: Wonder why they didn't just kill it?
Indigo: She thought all the hellhounds and imps and stuff so those might be welcome advances to a Devil. Gifts so to speak
Talwin: Shrugs
Talwin: Punishment?
Fives: Devils're tricky. Well, demons are too, but they're two different kinds.
Indigo: Maybe they all want the book
Fives: “The devil's in the details.” Remember that. The big ones like to make deals, and they will abso-damn-lutely screw you on every point they can.
You notice, by the way, that there's now a clearing two tables deep where no one is sitting.
TMO (Fives): they've all moved away
Bixi Fizzlebang: We should have kept the barrister
Indigo: I don't want to make a deal
Indigo: We just want to give the book back
Talwin: Speaking of deals...
Fives: So whatever you do with this book, make sure you don't put yourself into the devil's debt to do it.
Talwin: Taps indigo once on the shoulder
Indigo: But knowing us, we find the demon in hell and we have to rescue him or something
Talwin: Gestures to the room
Indigo: looks around
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 7]
Indigo: Okay
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 17]
Barkeep: The barkeep comes over with small cups of ale for everyone.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Have you been there before, Fives?
Indigo: So if Branwyn gets the book and comes back here, would you look at it with her?
Barkeep: One for the road, gents, against the rain, before you head out?
Indigo: Yes please
Indigo: to the barkeep
Talwin: No thank you, but appreciate your hospitality this fine evening
Talwin: We are grateful for your tolerance
Barkeep: He puts the small cups down in front of each of you, rubs his hands nervously together, nods and walks away.
Talwin: Pushes cup to fives
Fives: I'd love to look at that book. I'd like to start a collection of my own, actually.
Talwin: Tomorrow perhaps? We can meet in more private accommodations and have a meal prepared for you
Indigo: No you don't get to keep it
Talwin: Chuckles
Talwin: The book is far beyond any of our mortal reaches
Talwin: We simply serve as information gatherers
Fives: If you say so.
Indigo: Okay I'll see if she wants to see you
Fives: As I said, my time is yours. Where y'all from?
Indigo: Have you heard of Branwyn the Mysterious?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Fives, before we get any further, is there anything I can do for you? How are you feeling? Need healing or anything?
Fives: Well, thank you for the offer, miss, but I believe I'm feeling alright.
Fives: to Indigo, “Can't say as I have, sorry.”
Howard Plum: Bixi asked if you'd been to hell but you didn't answer
Fives: Well shucks, I'm very sorry. I guess I missed that question. The short answer is 'No'.
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Know Alignment on Fives
Bixi Fizzlebang receives this message from casting: He is neutral, but because good and evil are both in him, not because he's apathetic
Indigo: Then how do you know so much about it?
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Detect Poison on the last round of drinks
Bixi Fizzlebang: Indigo, could I talk to you privately for a second?
Fives: to Indigo: “Personal interest, I've studied it a lot.”
Bixi Fizzlebang: winks at Fives
Indigo: okay. I'll be back in a second
Fives: He nods and takes another drink.
Indigo: gets up to talk to Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang to Indigo: I'm detecting both good AND evil in this guy. Haven't experienced that before, I'm not sure what it means, but wanted you to know in case we try to make a deal with him
Indigo: That's weird
Indigo: I don't think we should make a deal. I think we should tell Branwyn and she can find him if she wants
Indigo to Bixi Fizzlebang: Okay. Thanks for telling me
Fives: to Talwin: “How about you, sir knight, any more questions for me?”
Talwin: Guarded expression
Fives: He looks at Howard, “I haven't pegged you yet. You got any questions for me, sir?”
Talwin: Mister Fives. It has been a pleasure
Fives: That's it? A few rounds, a half dozen questions, and you're through?
Howard Plum: Have you worked for a devil before?
Fives: 'For'? No.
Howard Plum: Made yourself a deal with one?
Talwin: How about, Are you one?
Howard Plum: You just seem to know more than most readers would
Fives: No deals, not really. A few questions here and there, a little blood here and there.
Howard Plum: [CHECK] Intelligence (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 14]
Fives: It's a personal thing of mine.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Bloodshed or blood pact?
Howard Plum: You gave your blood to a devil?
Fives: Oh, no sir.
Fives: Took a bit from one once or twice though.
Howard Plum: You took blood from a devil ...
Fives: Fortunately they're rare, don't come here too often.
Fives: With a sword, fella. With a sword.
Fives: Sorry, I was trying to be clever with my words.
Howard Plum: Where did you get into a sword fight with a devil?
Fives: Well, like I said, they're rare, but they *do* come here sometimes. And I'm a hired hand. I was hired to take care of a problem, and I did.
Talwin: Murmurs to Indigo “Pull the plug. We're leaving”
Talwin: Now
Indigo: Devils come into this ... this establishment on occasion?
Indigo: I find this hard to believe
Bixi Fizzlebang: Mister Fives, if we wanted to contact a gentleman such as yourself in the future... what would be a good way of doing so?
Fives: Same way you did tonight. Find me wherever I am. I don't have an office.
Howard Plum: Okay. I think we're going to leave now.
Fives: to Indigo: “No sir, not here. This is just a tavern. An unnamed noble family had a black sheep in it who made an unwise friend.”
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thank you for sharing your information with us
Howard Plum: May we have a token to aid us in finding you?
Fives: All I did was a few easy answers, and I got some ale out of it. And kicked out of my tavern too, by the looks of it.
Fives: He looks suspiciously at Howard.
Howard Plum: It would lessen the need for questions
Fives: What kind of 'token' you wanting?
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks at Talwin. “Hopefully it was worth it, for him to get kicked out of his tavern.”
Howard Plum: Nothing of great value. Just something that belongs to you
Howard Plum: a handkerchief?
Fives: He is looking at Howard very suspiciously now.
Howard Plum: That is fine. We can always ask for you on the street
Fives: I'm willing to trade tokens. You give me something, I'll give you.
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks at Talwin again
Howard Plum: I always carry a handkerchief
Talwin: Shakes head
Howard Plum: hands him a handkerchief
Talwin: Sighs
Howard Plum: Your turn
Fives: 'kay. You try any sendings against me, and I'll make sure you regret it. Messages only, understood?
Howard Plum: Of course
Talwin: Why on gods earth would we do that for someone we needed advice from?
Talwin: I imagine the same rule applies backwards Mister Fives?
Fives: He takes off a bracelet, it has some good luck and basic protection glyphs carved into it (not actually magical) and hands it to you.
Howard Plum: Thank you
Talwin: Mister Fives? Only messages and not “sendings” correct? For Howard as well?
Fives: My word is my honor, sir knight. No harm shall come to you from me unasked for.
Howard Plum: Branwyn will return it to you when she finds you again
Talwin: Bows
Bixi Fizzlebang: Can I give you an aura of comfort to ease your way home, Fives?
Fives: Y'all take care now!
Fives: Thank you miss, that's very kind.
Howard Plum: You as well. Good evening
Bixi Fizzlebang casts an Aura of Comfort over Fives
Bixi Fizzlebang: A little break from the rain, if nothing else
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks at Talwin again
Fives: I'll take it.
and you head back to the Palazzo
Lemon (Bixi Fizzlebang): After we're out of earshot, to Talwin
Bixi Fizzlebang: You need to be nice to him in case we need him later!
Talwin: I was perfectly nice. I even paid for a drink. I said nothing insulting to him at all
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, but he was clearly looking for some cash, mister moneybags
Bixi Fizzlebang: And maybe Howard wouldn't have had to give up his perfectly nice handkerchief
Bixi Fizzlebang: Where's he going to sneeze now?
Talwin: You think I wanted Howard to give that up? He's more trusting than I am
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's why I kept trying to get you to give him some cash!
Talwin: Then just straight up say it next time!
Talwin: I didn't even think about it. I was more worried about his focus on the damn book
Bixi Fizzlebang: WHY DID YOU THINK I KEPT STARING AT YOU?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I can assure you it's not your good looks
Talwin: BECAUSE YOU LIKE TO ANNOY ME
Bixi Fizzlebang: WHAT!
Talwin: I IGNORE YOU WHEN YOU STARE AT ME
Bixi Fizzlebang: rolls eyes
Talwin: Pats shoulder
Talwin: But I wouldn't have it any other way
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: I'll see if I can't find him tomorrow
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well anyway, I did get a reading on him. Mostly lawful, but full of good AND evil. I think he'll try to keep his word but... who knows
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not terribly experienced with these things... never had such shady dealings back home, so I can't really say
Talwin: Talwin relieves Yout from Ship Duty
Talwin to the Knarr and Youtargim comes back to the Palazzo
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thanks for taking care of Knotty, Yout.
Zayden: Hey guys how did your dance with the devil go? Any pale moonlight?
Zayden: I been watching the rain, it's been great
Craigh: Can't see the moon. Too many clouds.
Indigo: Youtargim, you did some great steering on the knarr during the pirate fight. Thanks for that
Zayden: And yet, the moon is still there, isn't that nice?
Craigh: True, true. I hope.
Bixi Fizzlebang: We didn't get poisoned, so there's that at least
Zayden: Always something to be grateful for
Youtargim: Thank you Indigo
Craigh: The moons haven't ever been a big thing where I grew up. Couldn't ever see more than a dim glow of them.
Zayden: Huh, that sounds... interesting
Craigh: Deep Mist.
Zayden: Get much sunshine?
Craigh: Nope.
Thistle: How deep?
Youtargim: It must be hard to navigate with so few stars and little moonshine
Zayden: Does sound and noise travel different across the Mist?
Craigh: Best to stick to the roads down there if you don't know where you're going. And yes, it muffles or distorts it a bit sometimes, especially when the wind is blowing.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh there was plenty of moonshine... Gerry had a nice batch, if I recall. Although that wasn't technically in the mist
Youtargim: Bixi I need to drink with you more
Zayden eyes Yout
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, well, you know, trying to keep my head clear these days.
Craigh: But, as they say, there's no place like home.
Youtargim: This is a nice place you picked to stay
Bixi Fizzlebang: actively seeking out excuses to NOT drink with Yout
Raelynn: Talwin insisted on somewhere nice for tonight.
Youtargim: You deserve it
Youtargim: we deserve it
Bixi Fizzlebang: And then he ended up on the ship
Youtargim: Chuckles
Craigh: Which is why he's out there on the boat.
Craigh: Alone.
Raelynn: shrugs
Craigh: I think that was his plan the whole time.
Raelynn: He has to find better ways to handle his guilt.
Youtargim: He has knotty
Raelynn: There are guards there.
Youtargim: Knotty was grumbling
Youtargim: He has been in the hold quite a while
Bixi Fizzlebang: Knotty is good company
Youtargim: not that I understand him
Youtargim: just loud rumbling noises
Youtargim: That is why I had them clean the hold out
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes, I'd like to be able to get him some time outside to stretch his legs and get some fresh air
Youtargim: had to explain that to the guard
Bixi Fizzlebang: Just not sure when I'll have an opportunity
Licornah: :: glances at Bixi :: I could try to chat with him
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, that would be so nice, Licornah, thank you!
Thistle: Shi says they stopped often with the wolves to let them run around. We haven't really done that with Knotty. Not sure how much runnin' and huntin' he needs in comparison.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I just don't want to get him into a situation where he could be harmed
Craigh: Or wind up as someone's dinner.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, I doubt he needs as much as wolves, but it must be hard to be stuck down there for so long
Youtargim: Points to Criagh
Bixi Fizzlebang: Exactly, Craigh
Craigh: Anybody got an illusion spell that can make him look like a large dog?
Thistle: Well if it's somethin' that can take down him, we'd have to worry about it, too. Unless it's a human. Maybe.
Youtargim: And a smell spell?
Craigh: I only can change my own looks, not someone else's.
Raelynn: Mmm I can hide tracks for people. I've never tried it on animals, but it stops smells and footprints.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I can make him look like another animal, like a dog, but it would only be believable to other dogs
Licornah: :: stands to go talk to Knotty ::
Craigh: Can you make him look like a guard to the guards?
The time is 7:00 PM
Bixi Fizzlebang: Hmmm...
Zayden: hmmm
Bixi Fizzlebang: You know Craigh, I just might be able to do that. He wouldn't be able to talk to anyone though...
Bixi Fizzlebang: And it only lasts for a few hours...
Zayden hums; oPalazoooooo
Craigh: Might be best to just go in the morning, if it's that much trouble.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, and he's got Talwin to keep him entertained tonight
The time is 10:00 PM
Bixi Fizzlebang: Even if just by annoying him
Craigh: Can knotty play checkers?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I mean, that entertains me
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not sure. I never asked him what else he learned at the circus. Figured if he wanted to show us, he would
Bixi Fizzlebang: But maybe he just hasn't had a checkerboard around
Zayden: Quite a day eh quite a day
Bixi Fizzlebang: yawns
The time is 6:00 AM
In the morning
Zayden: So what's the plan for today gang?
Zayden: We have any breakfast?
The staff has a nice simple breakfast on the sideboards for you
Zayden: Ohhh a nice simple breakfast! My favorite
The rain just drizzling away
Zayden: This is quite good porridge, a little runnier than I’m used to but still quite good, and these eggs are lovely really. Is there any bacon?
Zayden: So who are these people we're try free from the prison system?
Zayden: Akilah and I got the cleaning crew list but we have no idea who we're looking for
Zayden: But if the people we're looking for are on the cleaning crew, that could come in handy, like an opportunity type of situation
Zayden: Without being rude or anything, is anybody taking the lead on this project?
Zayden: if we're lucky, maybe those names are on cleanup duty
Zayden: Another Indigo?
Zayden: Well how about that
Zayden: Who's good at breaking people out of places?
Zayden: so we'll have to split up into groups
Zayden: are they all on at the same time or at different times?
Craigh: Well, anyways, I can change my appearance, corner a guard, and bribe him into letting one of “them gypsies”; into my care for a job, and they won't be heard from again, if he knows what I mean.
Craigh: I'm assuming the gypsies are as unpopular with all the people as we've seen so far.
Zayden: I could try using some persuasion or fast talking, what's a good con?
Craigh: Are they on 3 different gangs?
Craigh: We could split into 2 groups, one for each gang, and each gang go about it their own way?
Craigh: 3 groups, gang, gang, temple
Zayden: seems like a good way to go about it
Craigh: at least we're not running through a giants' keep's basement
Zayden: Craigh you feel good about going for the single or the double?
Craigh: I could probably handle the double if you'd rather the single.
Zayden: I don't mind that sounds good to me
Zayden: So Craigh takes the lead with the double, I'll lead on the single, who wants to come with us?
Zayden: Craigh I forget are you good at fighting? In case it comes to that?
Craigh: Not particularly. I have a delicate build.
Zayden: Same here
Zayden: It'd be nice if we could each get a fighter of some sort, that an option?
Craigh: For my plan I should have someone tough looking along.
Zayden: Tal and Rae you guys are on group 3?
Craigh: Probably not Indigo on mine. Halfling's are too rare.
Zayden: Which group is the other Indigo on?
Craigh: I can hire someone from Ganjier if I need to.
Zayden: That may be a good call
Zayden: But anyway, that's a backup if plan A doesn't work, ideally without violence
Zayden: This and Yout you guys have any preference?
Craigh: Ooh, I got Howard! That expands my options a lot. What spells did you prepare today?
Zayden: Never mind Yout
Zayden: Thistle do you have any preference between our two groups here?
Howard Plum: I have an alarm spell and detect magic and missiles and dimension door and my glitter and some irritation spells
Craigh: Come, Sir Mage, let us Plot and Scheme.
Howard Plum: I think I have some good distraction spells today
Craigh: How's your acting ability?
Howard Plum: I ... have not really tried
Zayden thinks to himself “First rule of heists, never fall in love”
Zayden: Pretty good!
Craigh: Thistle, think you could pick any shackles they have on them if Howard distracts the guards with glitter and irritation?
Thistle: Ummm.... I can try, but it's not my forte.
Craigh’s Group is heading to Ponte Sesto Punto
Craigh: So, picking locks isn't option 1. No worries.
Thistle: nods
Howard Plum: If they are very simple locks I can try to cantrip them free
Craigh: Oh, good thinking!
Howard Plum: But it is also not assured
Craigh: I'm thinking bribery is our best shot as Plan A. Magic and trickery is Plan B?
Howard Plum: That sounds good
Craigh: Ah, Thistle, you're a good pickpocket though, I hear?
Thistle: grins
Craigh: How does this sound? You go first, try to get a set of keys off the guard. After you make your run, I'll act and bribe the guard to give over the gypsies into my patron's tender care, with Howard standing in the background as the angry patron.
Craigh: Once we get your cousins into our care, you use the key to get the shackles off.
Thistle: Okay but how ya gonna make sure I don't... ya know, end up like you if I mess up?
Craigh: Craigh points to Howard.
Craigh: He has mega magic
Thistle: I mean he's got some good tricks, sure...
Craigh: And besides, I'm far too handsome. You couldn't possibly end up like me.
Thistle: laughs
Craigh: He can set Alarm somewhere to go off as a distraction.
Thistle: All right, all right. I'm gonna trust ya, Craigh. You seem to know what you're doing.
Craigh: He can use glitter to distract them
Craigh: He can irritate them, although I think you could do that too if you wanted.
Craigh: Or he can blast them with magic missile.
Thistle: Easily.
Craigh: Let's avoid the lethal methods if we can though.
Thistle: Ya we're not trying to also end up in jail.
Thistle: So I'm guessing no lawyer?
Craigh: It's best if the day ends up with no one suspecting anything.
Craigh: I'm an honest criminal. What would I want with a lawyer?
Thistle: shrugs
Craigh: Alright, before we begin, any questions? Howard?
You are at the bridge
Howard Plum: I wait until Thistle gets in trouble before casting anything
Howard Plum: I look angry and want workers, right?
Craigh: Sounds good. The angle I think I'm going to play, although it may change depending on the guard, is that you're a relative of one of the drowned men, and want to get even.
Craigh: If the guard seems too noble for that, we'll just go the straight worker ploy.
Craigh: and bribery. Can't forget that.
Howard Plum: takes a deep breath and follows Craigh
Craigh: Alright, let's actively wait for the prisoners to show up.
Prison Guard work detail: Get that spot there, you wanted out in the sun, this is the best you get
Prison Guard work detail: YOU! Lower him down into the water, get that bucket down there
They see 8 prisoners total on this detail with 3 guards
Prison Guard work detail: If he cannot swim that is just better
Prison Guard work detail: He won't go anywhere
Craigh: Craigh notes which guard that was.
Prison Guard work detail: pauses, nods to a passing person on the bridge, Morning Mamm
Howard Plum: puts his hands on his hips so he can grab spell components easily from his pockets and watches
Prison Guard work detail: Looks over to the other guards on either end of the bridge
All three guards with crossbows
Craigh: You're up, Thistle. Whenever you're ready.
Thistle: Sure sure and I'm gonna...?
Yes to shackles on their ankles
Craigh: Keys.
Thistle: But which one ya think?
the ones dangling into the water have the extra weight on them also,
Craigh: Observe. My guess is the one giving orders, but watch the other two also. Pick your target. We have time, there's no rush.
Prison Guard work detail: Clean that pillar
Thistle: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 35) [SUCCESS by 4] [d100 = 31]
Thistle: listening for keys
Craigh: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 2]
Craigh: The one in the middle calling out the orders, keys on his belt.
your two gypsies are cleaning on the surface, they are not allowed to go over the edge out of sight of the guards
Thistle: Ya ready, Craigh?
Craigh: It's all yours.
Thistle: [SKILL] Pick Pockets [PERCENT:Pick Pockets] (vs. Target 75) [SUCCESS by 14] [d100 = 61]
Thistle walks down the bridge and stumbles, catches herself on the guard, and then walks away
pocketing his keys
Craigh: Craigh steps back into a shadowed area
Craigh casts Change Self to alter his appearance
Craigh: Craigh makes himself look like a noble functionary/assistant, with two arms, although his left hand is always tucked in at his belt.
Craigh then casts Janne's Impressive Demeanor on himself
Craigh: Craigh then makes himself look impressive.
Craigh: Craigh strides down to the head guard. “Excuse me, sir. A quick moment of your time, if I may?”
Prison Guard work detail: Looks up
Howard Plum: watches Craigh closely
Prison Guard work detail: Oh, Yes Sir, what is the problem sir?
Prison Guard work detail: Hey get those two out of the way
Prison Guard work detail: Clear the way
Craigh: says quietly to the guard, “Do my eyes deceive me, or are two of your ... “workers” ... some of those horrid gypsies?”
Prison Guard work detail: Nods Yes Sir, putting the scoundrels to honest work for once
Craigh: As I thought, as I thought.
Craigh: Well, my patron and I were walking by when we spied them out here. As it turns out, my patron is distantly related to one of the poor men drowned by the gypsies. Would it be possible to, er, 'release' the gypsies into his care for a 'special' job, without anyone being any wiser? For a suitable fee, of course?
Prison Guard work detail: Well I don't know about that
Craigh: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 5] [d20 = 16]
Craigh: [SKILL] Bribe [PERCENT:Bribe] (vs. Target 50) [FAILURE by 49] [d100 = 99]
Craigh tries to be persuasive and bribe the guard but is unsuccessful.
Prison Guard work detail: I can't just let them go
Craigh: I was afraid of that, I really was.
Craigh: Are you sure?
Prison Guard work detail: Your patron could request a detail for cleaning
Craigh: I mean, he does come from a wealthy family.
Craigh: Yes, exactly!
Prison Guard work detail: Would not take more than a week to get you onto the schedule
Prison Guard work detail: You have a latrine to be cleaned?
Craigh: Unfortunately, I'm afraid he has important family business to attend to starting tomorrow.
Craigh: That's why we're out running errands today in this dismal rain.
Prison Guard work detail: Filthy rain
Craigh: Indeed
Craigh: That the gypsies caused, did they not?
Prison Guard work detail: That is what I hear
Howard Plum: taps his pockets impatiently trying to act annoyed
Craigh: If I say I know of a latrine that needs to be cleaned immediately, could you loan me our two gypsies for about, oh, an hour?
Prison Guard work detail: Would be hard Sir
Prison Guard work detail: I understand your need
Prison Guard work detail: but we have a schedule
TMO (Craigh): double the coin offer
Craigh: [SKILL] Bribe [PERCENT:Bribe] (vs. Target 50) [SUCCESS by 43] [d100 = 7]
Craigh doubles his bribe to one gold piece and the guard becomes amenable.
Prison Guard work detail: Look, If you promise to have them back here in two hours, then you can take them
Craigh: You sir, have made it onto my Good Books. My patron will look very favorably upon both of us for this.
Prison Guard work detail: Nods,
Prison Guard work detail: Walks over to the two prisoners to unlock them
Prison Guard work detail: reaches down for his keys
Craigh: No, no, leave the shackles on please!
Craigh: We wouldn't want to risk them escaping, would we?
Prison Guard work detail: Oh
Prison Guard work detail: Ok
Prison Guard work detail: Yes that is a good idea
Craigh: Come along you two! We have a very, very important latrine that needs to be cleaned!
So the two gypsies head off with Craigh and Howard
Craigh: And don't try anything, or the guard there is going to be *very* unhappy with you!
Howard Plum: turns away from the guard so hopefully he doesn't look to hard at him
Howard Plum: whispers
Howard Plum: Nicely done Craigh
Craigh: Thought we were going to have to start blasting there for a second.
Zayden’s Group heads to its bridge
You are up in the northern part of the city
Cleaning the Cantare Bridge
that is the Theatre district
there are gardens nearby
Zayden to Bixi Fizzlebang: Hey Bix, do you have any spells that like, could inebriate a guard lets say maybe?
Bixi Fizzlebang to Zayden: um... I have one that causes allergies
Zayden to Bixi Fizzlebang: Like, how bad allergies we talking about?
Bixi Fizzlebang to Zayden: Not sure, it's never worked
Zayden to Bixi Fizzlebang: huh, well worth a shot either way, I know allergies can be very distracting
Zayden to Indigo: Hey Indigo, was just wondering if you have any special skills that may be helpful, like fighting or magic or stealing or something, with this upcoming jail break situation
Bixi Fizzlebang to Zayden: I can also call lighting, but that's pretty dangerous depending on how close we are to the target
Zayden to Bixi Fizzlebang: Hmmm, I bet that would be pretty distracting though, you could just try lightning an area without people
Indigo to Zayden: just fighting. I have a gaming skill for possible distractions, betting etc.
Zayden to Indigo: Fighting is great thanks, although hopefully we won't need to fight
Zayden to Bixi Fizzlebang: When we get there we'll have to see what the specifics of the guard situation is, like how many and such,
Zayden to Bixi Fizzlebang: I could try using some of my fast talking and persuasion skills, if the guards are distracted by allergies may make them more amenable to our truths
Bixi Fizzlebang to Zayden: I have a few possible ideas, but yeah, it will depend on what it's like when we get there
Zayden: who is the most impressive to offer the bribe you think?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well, I can be persuasive... but... it doesn't always work
Zayden: well nothing always works
Bixi Fizzlebang: Let me rephrase that
Zayden: They may be more susceptible to a pretty lady, though
Bixi Fizzlebang: It hardly ever works
Zayden: oh hardly ever huh?
Zayden: Well I could give it a try
Bixi Fizzlebang: Need info. Any plants around? What is the bridge made out of? Stone, etc.?
Zayden: or we could both go, we could part of an acting troupe
Indigo: What do you want me to do?
Zayden: Chill with us for now Indigo
Indigo: Okay
there are only 6 prisoners here but four guards
everything needs to be clean, nobles all around the area
the spring season is in full bloom
flowers everywhere
the Theaters are gearing up for performances
the Opera houses are buzzing
Zayden: do we have enough money for a bribe?
Zayden: We could both approach and say we from the Theater, and that we need a Gypsy for some Theater stuff
Zayden: And offer to compensate them for their troubles
Zayden: priestess and her two acolytes need a sacrificial Gypsy to cure the rain business happening as of late
Bixi Fizzlebang: approaches the guard
Bixi Fizzlebang: Hello sir. How are you today?
Zayden follows
Prison Guard work detail: Looks at Bixi
Prison Guard work detail: Grunts
Prison Guard work detail: Evening Priestess
Prison Guard work detail: Sorry do not recognize your insignia
Bixi Fizzlebang: Must be awful to be out in this rain, all the time. Can I offer you an aura of comfort to make your job a little more comfortable this evening?
Prison Guard work detail: What do those lozenges mean?
Prison Guard work detail: Oh well that would be nice, thank you
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Aura of Comfort on the guard.
Bixi Fizzlebang: The lozenges mean I am an Aunt
Prison Guard work detail: An Aunt?
Prison Guard work detail: Like an Uncle?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sir, I wanted to ask you a question. My order thinks they may have gotten to the bottom of this rain business, but we still have some testing to do
Prison Guard work detail: That would be very good
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, it means I am over 5th level, but you can think of it however you like
Prison Guard work detail: I had no idea Aunts and Uncles were looking into it
Prison Guard work detail: I wish my uncle cared so much
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well, we're all very tired of the rain, I'm sure
Zayden Nods head
Prison Guard work detail: We have had to clean more with all this rain
Prison Guard work detail: the spring is always hard but now it is crazy
Prison Guard work detail: the mold keeps growing all over
Indigo: Yuck
Prison Guard work detail: scrubbing it off takes work
Indigo: coughs
Bixi Fizzlebang: In order to complete this testing, we just need a gypsy to... let's call it helping out. (wink). I was wondering if we might be able to talk to someone about borrowing someone from work detail. Even if it doesn't work, it would get the criminal off the street for a bit, at least make a more sightly picture for people passing by the bridge
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 15]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 19]
Bixi Fizzlebang tries to persuade the guard but fails and then tries to identify some mold but has trouble with that as well.
Bixi Fizzlebang: My acolytes here can attest to my mission, if you care to question them
Zayden: Hello Mr. Prison Guard, what should we call y ou if you don't mind my asking? I am Zayden
Prison Guard work detail: Good Morning Acolyte Zayden
Prison Guard work detail: Why don't you have any lozenges
Zayden: Good morning sir
Prison Guard work detail: Looks at Indigo too
Indigo: We're new. We haven't earned any yet
Zayden: I justa forgot to wear mine today, I've been getting hell all day
Prison Guard work detail: Ahh
Prison Guard work detail: How hard is it?
Prison Guard work detail: Looks over at Bixi examining the mold on the bridge
Zayden: If you're serious about it's challenging but doable, takes discipline you know
Zayden: But I'm sure you know about discipline, you seem to run a very tight ship here
Prison Guard work detail: Nods, we have to pay attention to details
Indigo: It's really hard. We have to follow everywhere and clean the censors and light candles and pray 15 times a day and ... and ...
Indigo: we carry things
Prison Guard work detail: Wow 15 times seems like a lot
Prison Guard work detail: I maybe pray once or twice a week
Prison Guard work detail: if you do not count cursing
Indigo: It is! I need to pray more than most people
Zayden: ha ha
Prison Guard work detail: But who counts that right?
Zayden laughs
Zayden: I always count them!
Zayden: really helps keep those numbers up if you know what I mean
Prison Guard work detail: I wish that worked for me
Prison Guard work detail: you almost done here?
Zayden: You gotta keep your number up Prison Guard?
Prison Guard work detail: She said something about working on some project
Indigo: Aunt Bixi says if we could just strap a real live gypsy to a table and cast stuff on him or her then we can make the rain go away
Prison Guard work detail: We have to clean this bridge then move onto the next one
Prison Guard work detail: That sounds weird
Prison Guard work detail: Like a thing a priest or a wizard would do
Indigo: Well you don't want them to run away
Zayden: Yes, we really need us a Gypsy, to help with this horrible rain, and I'm sure we can compensate you (does hand signal) for any loss in productivity this may incur upon you and your good men here
Indigo: Aunt Bixi is a priestess
Bixi Fizzlebang: No harm would come to them, we would be able to return them in working order. The gods are fickle, though, they aren't fond of dead offerings
Zayden: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 7]
Zayden: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 18]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 10]
Zayden: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 20]
Zayden: [SKILL] Disguise [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 11]
Indigo: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 14]
Bixi Fizzlebang: If you could just tell us who to speak with about this?
Indigo: Can we play for him?
Indigo: I have dice
Prison Guard work detail: Play for him?
Prison Guard work detail: like gamble with him?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, gosh, Indigo, what a clever acolyte! I hadn't even thought about taking this gypsy here, but that would certainly be more convenient...
Indigo: well if I win we get to borrow a gypsy and if I lose I give you a coin
Prison Guard work detail: Do I get the gypsy back?
Indigo: Yeah. We don't want them forever
Indigo: Aunt Bixi just needs to test a spell
Prison Guard work detail: Ummmm sure if you win you can have him for an hour
Prison Guard work detail: and if I win I get a silver piece
Indigo: Okay
Indigo: Here you can even look at the dice to make sure they are real
Indigo: takes a deep breath
Prison Guard work detail: mutters, this is a win win, I get his silver no matter what
Indigo: [SKILL] Gaming [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 7] [d20 = 17]
Prison Guard work detail: See easy money
Indigo: Here's a silver
Prison Guard work detail: Thank you
Bixi Fizzlebang casts Charm Person or Mammal on the guard
Save [4] [Target 19] -> [for Prison Guard work detail] [FAILURE]
Zayden: whispers to bix: Should I pick his pocket?
Prison Guard work detail: Again
Prison Guard work detail: I bet I can beat you again
Indigo: Double or nothing?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sir, do you really want to risk angering the gods and not giving the city a chance to finally be rid of this rain? Before the rivers rise and the floods begin?
Prison Guard work detail: Sure
Indigo: [SKILL] Gaming [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 7]
Prison Guard work detail: DaMN
Bixi Fizzlebang: Goodness, acolyte, I'm not sure this is befitting of your order
Prison Guard work detail: You need him back here in an hour
Indigo: I'm sorry Aunt Bixi. If I guard the gypsy and promise never to gamble again will you forgive me?
Prison Guard work detail: we have to go clean two more bridges today
Indigo: Okay
Bixi Fizzlebang: You will need to pray 16 times a day, most likely.
Indigo: Yes Aunt Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thank you, guard. I will put in a good word for you in my prayers, and the whole city will celebrate you when the rains end. And if the experiments do not work, you shall have your gypsy back, and no one will be any the wiser
Licornah and her group visits the knarr and the Greek Temple
Licornah: :: makes her way to the ship ::
you talk to Knotty
before you head to the Greek temples
Knotty is unsatisfied with his lodgings, being stuck in the hold for over 12 days
But he has had lots of food to eat
and the person you have down there with him has scratched his back
and used him to sleep against
Licornah: :: sympathizes with him and takes note for Bixi ::
Talwin: Oh Knotty. I'll bring you a treat back too!
Arkady Bulygin: What are you going to do with me
Talwin: Frankly I have no idea.
Talwin: I'll turn you over to the guards.
Arkady Bulygin: Why!
Licornah: :: frowns :: I would have tossed you overboard days ago
Talwin: Hopefully they can direct you to social services
Talwin: I would have as well. Take it or leave it
Arkady Bulygin: I just want to be free
Arkady Bulygin: my landlord is dead
Talwin: I wanted a barrister today! But we can't always get what we want!
Arkady Bulygin: that barrister is dead
Raelynn: Er, we were just going to let him go at this point. We don't want to interact with the guards... more than necessary right now.
Arkady Bulygin: I am free to start a new life
Talwin: Grunts
Licornah: :: motions :: Be gone
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: That fluffy one is always ruining our fun
Talwin: Unties Him
Talwin: Be Free, here’s some rations
Raelynn: Make smarter investments, too. Maybe look into priesthood to atone. Or at least a better business partner.
Talwin: Can you swim by any chance?
Licornah: :: unties him ::
Arkady Bulygin: No
Raelynn: Oh come now, he can go back with us. We're going to the temple anyways.
Arkady Bulygin: I am a tanner
Talwin: Grunts
Talwin: OK. Come along.
Arkady Bulygin: Heaves up
Arkady Bulygin: Woah
Arkady Bulygin: OK that is hard
Raelynn: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 9]
Rae can tell he has just been down here in the dark for three days, first time standing and it is on a boat on the water
Arkady Bulygin: Grabs onto Talwin
Talwin: I would recommend latching onto another support mechanism
Talwin: Let me put together a care package to get you started
Raelynn: Actually... maybe we should bring him to the temple with us for care.
Talwin: Sighs
Talwin: Okay, just let me grab some stuff for him first
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Why do we care if he survives?
Talwin: Takes a knapsack, throws some food and a change of clothes. Take a pouch and drops a couple silvers in it.
Talwin: Rethinks
Raelynn: Thank you, Talwin.
Talwin: Drops another two silvers in
Talwin: Nods
Raelynn: I'm glad your sword hasn't completely twisted your morals yet.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: What the hell man
Talwin: That should get him in and out, or enough time to find work at the tanneries
Talwin: Mumbles: “Oh come on, I'm not that heartless. Remember, you put up with this for the slaughter times later”
Talwin: I'm not always a complete ass
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: But why give him extra money???
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Why not. Not like I need it much. Besides, I might invest in a shop......
Raelynn: eyes him with concern
Licornah: Glad this business is over.
Talwin: OK. Some rations, a change of clothes, and four silver pieces.
The four of you get back on the skiff, Youtargim waves as you leave
Talwin: Turns away from the others. and Writes a mysterious note
Licornah: Shall we head to the temples. Knotty has some improvement suggestions for Bixi
Talwin: Might as well. And we can take tanner here for a checkup
So you get to the docks, dismiss your tanner
Raelynn: nods
the three of you go off to the temples
you find the Temple to Poseidon
Talwin: Passes Note to Tanner as we leave. Stamps a seal at the bottom
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: what did you do
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I'm in your head, you have to tell me
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Just irritating you
Licornah: Have either of you visited the Temples before?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Tell me
Raelynn: Which ones?
Talwin: I know they like offerings
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: We are supposed to be best friends
Licornah: Any of them?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Secrets don't make friends
Raelynn: Years and years ago passing through. Too long ago to matter.
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): No, but they do make friendships entertaining!
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I strongly disagree, and regret telling you that you could hide thoughts from me
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I'm going to start hiding things from you as well
Licornah: Okay... I don't remember Greek temples in Silvermoon, so I'm not sure I am familiar with the protocols here
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): I only hide unimportant stuff. You should be able to have some privacy
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: If it was unimportant, why would you bother hiding it?
As you find your way to the temple
Licornah: Enters the grounds and hope for an acolyte to appear
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): It's a surprise
Human, priestess: Hello
Raelynn: [SKILL] Etiquette [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 10]
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Unless it involves giant blood coating my blade, it probably is not a pleasant surprise
Raelynn: Good day, priestess.
Human, priestess: How are you today?
Raelynn: bobs the proper whatever for this situation
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Relax. I'll tell you later
Licornah: :: gives a low bow :: Good morning
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I'm IN YOUR HEAD. There's literally no reason why you couldn’t tell me now. It's not like I can communicate with anyone else
Human, priestess: Lovely weather we are having
The time is 8:00 AM
Licornah: Is it rainy season here?
Raelynn: elbows Talwin to pay attention
Human, priestess: It is always rainy in the spring, this year is very rainy
Raelynn: Do the rains just... stay in one spot? That seems a bit unusual.
Human, priestess: This is very unusual
Talwin: Talwin tries to pay attention, occasionally wincing at mental prodding
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I'm just trying to be your totally-not-evil bestie sword here
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): OH MY GOD I’LL TELL YOU LATER
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Why are you shouting at me? /sword starts crying
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): You are GROUNDED. Think about what you have done!
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I'm always grounded, I don't have legs!
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): I'll tell you before anyone else, if you just promise to be quiet for this conversation. Kind of important!
Human, priestess: This is very unusual
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: More important than our friendship?
Raelynn: looks at Licornah to take the lead with her questions.
Talwin: Bows deeply
Licornah: :: tilts head :: do you think all is well with the temples? Might someone need :: ponders :: appeasing? Or do you think it's just a boon for the farmers with all the rain
Human, priestess: Well the farmers might like the rain that is true
Human, priestess: But our God of the waters must be blessing us
Youlish, Centaur: COUGHS
Youlish, Centaur: Not just the waters
Licornah: :: turns to see the new humanoid and bows ::
Human, priestess: Yes, I am sorry Bishop Youlish, Not only the water
Licornah: Why do you say that?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Wow, point taken, ouch. I'm giving you the silent treatment now, until it no longer suits my purposes!
Licornah: I am Sister Licornah
Youlish, Centaur: I am Bishop Youlish, servant of Poseidon
Youlish, Centaur: I have been here in the city for a few years
Youlish, Centaur: out on my rounds I remind that our other key area of concern is horses
Licornah: I hail from lands far from here, and follow a deity that is unknown to you. These rains seem strange and unusual, but I hoped a chat with you might shed light
Youlish, Centaur: Those poor lesser creatures
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Oh.My.God. It was a letter of passage to the tannery in Dragon's Fen if he wanted a job and a writ of credit for 10 GP to get him there. Besides, we can always use more tanners. Now was that such a big deal!
Youlish, Centaur: Where do you hail from fair Elf?
Licornah: Silvermoon
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Not the content, but it WAS a big deal for our trust level
Youlish, Centaur: That must be very far, I do not remember ever hearing of such a place in our teachings
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): IF that was a big deal for trust levels, you need therapy. Oh, I know, we both can go!
Licornah: :: nod :: It seems no one has ever heard of my lands. But I am learning new lands all the time now
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: We probably should not do that. I would be ok with it, however, the therapist would not be able to hear me, and would lock you up for being crazy
Youlish, Centaur: There are lands that stretch to all the distant corners of the world
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): I'm sure there's someone just as crazy who would be able to help
Youlish, Centaur: Why are you here in these lands?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Then they should not be a therapist
Licornah: We were called here to assist others. We've heard several concerns about the rains and was hoping to see if you had a source of the troubles
Youlish, Centaur: These are unusual rains, they have stayed for far longer than any I have heard of
Youlish, Centaur: Our God has not called to use to keep them here
Youlish, Centaur: Nor has he asked for us to disperse them
Licornah: Have you asked him or do you suspect it's another deity?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: The only one who would believe you is that idiot short one that had me before I found you
Youlish, Centaur: I do not sense another deity actively opposing Poseidon
Talwin to Reven / Lipthink (giant sword): Enough
Lorie (Licornah): :: nods :: I appreciate your insight. Do you have any other ideas about the rain and what we might do to get it to abate?
Raelynn: These rains are causing death of many. They cannot last longer, and they are not natural. There must be something going on.
Youlish, Centaur: If it does continue without relenting with he correct sacrifices We would attempt to stop them
Raelynn: Is your deity unable to call to you?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: grumbles, but obeys
Raelynn: What are the correct sacrifices?
Youlish, Centaur: I have continued to receive my spells so I am certain that I am in good standing
Raelynn: Have you asked him directly? You say you do not sense another deity opposing, so is it yours or is something else trying to impose on his domain?
Youlish, Centaur: I would need to pray to ascertain what will please him
Raelynn: The rains must relent.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 17]
Youlish, Centaur: I can say that He is not at the heart of this rain
Youlish, Centaur: We appreciate the bounty
Youlish, Centaur: But we do not control it's continued stay
Raelynn: Yet you must have an idea of who does.
Licornah: Have there been troubles at any of the other temples?
Youlish, Centaur: No troubles that I know of
Raelynn: Or how to make them stop
Raelynn: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 20]
Youlish, Centaur: the only result from any augury that I have cast is that “They must reconcile with one”
Raelynn: looks to Talwin and Licornah
Raelynn: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 7]
Rae can sense that you have all the knowledge you are going to gather here at this temple
Licornah: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 3]
Talwin: [CHECK] Intelligence (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 7] [d20 = 20]
Licornah: :: bows :: I thank you for your time and insight. I wish you well.
Youlish, Centaur: Have a safe journey, I hope you enjoy these lands
Youlish, Centaur: Perhaps you should listen to an opera,
Youlish, Centaur: My uncle sang at one many years ago
Talwin: Bows. Thank you for your wisdom. An offering for the temple
Raelynn: Perhaps if the rains let up.
Michael (Talwin): Leaves 5 GP on the Dais (or collection bin, or whatever)
Raelynn: looks at Talwin, “I hope you offer as much if you ever visit my temple.”
Talwin: Shrugs
and everyone can gather again at the Palazzo
Talwin: I don't go to temples Rae
Talwin: But If I ever visit yours, I'll be sure to donate
Raelynn: Hmm, maybe I should drag you out next time...
The time is 12:00 PM
So at Noon at the Palazzo everyone is gathered again
Lorie (Licornah): :: relays Knotty insight and pure miss at temple to group ::
Bixi Fizzlebang: Time is of the essence, I promised to have the pretend experiments done an hour ago
Indigo: We should get them to Caravan Landing before some guards see us
