Chat Log List - 2023 09 16 - Rum Runner - Thirtieth Anniversary Game - Formatted - Story
Inv Zora Polasis: Here it comes!
Vee Barlett: Ho there!
Jericho: Captain, Naval Vessel on our Starboard!
Captain Ciannait Flame: Welcome our boarders
Inv Zora Polasis: looks at ship carefully from above
Adelaide Shieldgem: Who are you lot?
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20-1 = 10]
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Charisma [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 2] [d20-1 = 12]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20-1 = 15]
-> Inv Zora Polasis: Zora can see that there are several Marines on the ship waiting to be given the word to board your ship
Jericho: We are envoys of the Church
Jericho: Sir
Inv Zora Polasis: looks at ship and our group worriedly
Rothuss Carder: comes up from below decks sleepily.
Rothuss Carder: What's all the racket?
Adelaide Shieldgem: Raises a eyebrow, you lead a very sheltered life ..... flips her pony tail over to the other shoulder
Jericho: Yes, well, quite a bit of action to dodge ships in my own line of work. But these fellows seem to have it well in hand
Levi Reed: He really does
Jericho: Smiles Weakly
Vee Barlett: We're still young, ma'am, getting our feet wet...ter
Levi Reed: How are you this fine morning, ma'am?
Adelaide Shieldgem: I was having an eventful night
Adelaide Shieldgem: Until we had a runner
Adelaide Shieldgem: and then we had some unknown ship provide that runner cover
Levi Reed: Good eventful or bad eventful?
Rothuss Carder: leans on the rail and looks Adelaide from head to toe.
Levi Reed: Ah, yes, we tried to stop them for you, but seems we were unsuccessful
Vee Barlett: It was either the cliffs or try to help you stop them, m'am. Or else let them hit us.
Rothuss Carder: I'd be willing to give you another eventful night, ma'am.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Glances over at Rothuss
Rothuss Carder: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 4]
Adelaide Shieldgem: She nods in appreciation, How long are you in port?
Rothuss Carder: My schedule's very flexible.
Vee Barlett: As is he.
Levi Reed: As are you, I'm sure
Captain Per Olander: You do not need to flirt with the prisoners Adelaide
Inv Zora Polasis: Prisoners?
Lirtimya: She comes out from the under deck.
Captain Per Olander: Where is your captain? and your navigator
Lirtimya: What's going on out here?
Levi Reed: Navigator got eaten by an eagle
Vee Barlett: Captain Flame is right over there, m'am. We lost the navigator to an eagle.
Captain Ciannait Flame: Captain Olander,
Captain Ciannait Flame: Come this way and I will show you our papers
Captain Ciannait Flame: Down in the office
Captain Ciannait Flame: While these folk explain the rest
Captain Ciannait Flame: Leads him down into her cabin
Adelaide Shieldgem: So now you have a young man who thinks he can provide me with some entertainment
Rothuss Carder: raises his hand
Adelaide Shieldgem: The rest of you
Adelaide Shieldgem: Start explaining why you should not be put in the brig for days
Adelaide Shieldgem: You interferred with a chase
Levi Reed: Well otherwise we were going to crash so...
Rothuss Carder: I missed out on all the excitement, but I think before you clap us in irons, we gotta know what it is we're accused of doing?
Adelaide Shieldgem: We would have put a hole in their hull if you had stayed out of it
Jericho: But we would have been rammed
Jericho: We weren't even sure you could see us in the dark
Vee Barlett: Vee, m'am. Our intent was to stop them for you. We manuvered well given we were between a ballista and a cliff, but they still slipped by.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Yes adding that to the charges, failing to fly your flag
Jericho: It's right there Ma'am
Levi Reed: And we tried to get out of the way so you could keep chasing. I don't see how that's interfering
Adelaide Shieldgem: Yes I can see it now, after you put it up in the middle of a chase with the Navy going after someone that you helped
Adelaide Shieldgem: You want to hide behind your Church flag?
Jericho: We have a Naval Marine who is assigned
Jericho: You could question him as well
Jericho: And a Ranking investigator
Jericho: We're 16 and following orders Ma'am
Levi Reed: shrugs
Levi Reed: I'm out, I can't make someone believe something they don't want to believe
Inv Zora Polasis: climbs down from the netting
Adelaide Shieldgem: looking over her should, Lachesis if I give an order do you follow it?
Vee Barlett: Our navigator is dead, m'am. We did the best with what we got withou crashing into the cliffs.
Lachesis Crestbreeze: Yes MAMM
Adelaide Shieldgem: How old are you Lachesis?
Lachesis Crestbreeze: 15 MAMM
Adelaide Shieldgem: Looking back at Jericho, so you are not old enough to understand consequences?
Inv Zora Polasis: We are all adults here. I don't think this should factor into anything
Jericho: I'm a Healer, not a Navigation professional.
Rothuss Carder: Not sure, but how did we "help" this other person? Sounds like we were trying to stop 'em ourselves.
Jericho: Has your Navigator been killed?
Jericho: Ours was carried off by an Eagle
Adelaide Shieldgem: So you have no navigator?
Vee Barlett: Matty and myself took over, m'am.
Levi Reed: Nah, Raimund and Vee are the closest we got right now
Levi Reed: Oh, yeah, I guess Matty too
Adelaide Shieldgem: I am content with taking your navigator
Levi Reed: Well, uh, he got carried off by an eagle, but if you want to go after him...
Vee Barlett: Raimund or me?
Adelaide Shieldgem: I want your navigator you will do if you are here, only one of you can work the wheel at a time
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Stands up
Inv Zora Polasis: You may not apprehend the team that is tasked with important church business. By the church that I am employed I can testify that the flag was raised at the first sign of port and the ship you were chasing was endangering ours. We practiced defensive maneuvers
Inv Zora Polasis: [CHECK] Charisma [EFFECTS +1] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20-1 = 7]
Levi Reed: Maybe we should wait and see what the captains say?
Ratbone Carder: (singing) the captains the captains, they're the ones in charge!
Lirtimya: I agree, we should wait for the captain.
Ratbone Carder: the rest of us should remain at large
Ratbone Carder: it doesn't matter, ship or barge!
Ratbone Carder: (singing) the captains the captains, they're the ones in charge!
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Capt Adelaide, can you tell me why Article 4 sub 6c does not apply in our situation?
Rothuss Carder: Ooo.. legelese. Bringing out the big guns.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Raised eyebrow, I do want to hear how you can justify this one without appliying sub 5 first
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Clearly, our navigator was unable to perform his duties; therefore the next competent person shall take his place. We did exactly that, and it resulted in our maneuvering to the best of our abilities
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: sub 5 only applies to when no coastal land is visible
Rothuss Carder: And, to be *completely* honest, just how competent do you think we look?
Adelaide Shieldgem: An given that this person, points at Vee, is claiming the position of Navigator
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 5]
Adelaide Shieldgem: Your ship was not visible
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: so, how then, can you tell if we were impeding?
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: we are runnning the required signaling devices required for these waters
Adelaide Shieldgem: Wags a finger at Zach, But does that mean you can change the flag of your ship in the middle of an engagement
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: our captain made brilliant maneuvres that have lasy been seen during the taking of Mizen. Im sure have read of that?
Rothuss Carder: sounded to me like we changed it as soon as we saw you're were gettin' involved, ma'am. No need to run that flag for the bad guys to know about what we've got.
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 14] [d20 = 2]
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Our flag was proudly displayed, as it always is. The fact that i was not visible in the dark is one no ship has yet solved
Adelaide Shieldgem: Looks over Rothuss, and Zachary, nodding
Influence Reactions
Rothuss Carder: shrugs.
Captain Per Olander: Coming back up on desk
Rothuss Carder: I'm just trying to listen to both sides here and find the common understanding
Captain Per Olander: Looking at the conclave
Ratbone Carder: (singing) don't blame the teens, they're only in-betweens
Ratbone Carder: limited means, dramatic scenes, don't blame the teens
Captain Per Olander: Are you settled Adelaide? Do we have our offender?
Adelaide Shieldgem: I believe we do have someone that I need to follow up with, I will do so later on this afternoon
Adelaide Shieldgem: When you are finished with your buisness this morning report to the jail on the south shore small port, looking at Rothuss,
Adelaide Shieldgem: I will meet you there at eight bells
Rothuss Carder: Yes ma'am
BOB and you want to continue towards the docks
Captain Per Olander: Carry On
Vee Barlett: salutes
Vee Barlett: mutters, "I thought we did brillant manuevers, but nooooooo."
Vee Barlett: is annoyed
Rothuss Carder: Vee, you gotta learn some day - there's brilliant maneuvers, and *impressive* maneuvers.
Vee Barlett: They were both!
Inv Zora Polasis: Your manuevering last night was brilliant. It just did not serve the Navy's needs. You did very well
Vee Barlett: Coulda been even better if Matty wasn't tryin' to prove himself.
Vee Barlett: Thanks, I suppose. We were trying to stop the little ship. Oh well.
Lirtimya: So do we have any ideas of where we want to go?
Levi Reed: A reputable bar
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Not to jail, that's for sure
Levi Reed: And I'm not just saying that because I need a drinnk
Levi Reed: That's what we were told
Levi Reed: Right Vee?
Vee Barlett: Right.
The time is 5:21 AM
BOB Osterhold is the city
BOB On the Borinquen map the large city with the castle
Jericho: I would agrgue that if a Patient is dying in front of me, and I've wasted a spell cleaning something that could be done by hand by me no less, and can't heal them, I would imagine in that moment they would care a great deal that I "wasted" a spell
Levi Reed: Simmer down buttercup
Jericho: Simmer is my middle name Levi
Levi Reed: I'm sure they have other doctors in this city
Inv Zora Polasis: Oh just bind their wounds and they'll be fine
Jericho: And I'm tired
Jericho: Looks at Inv
Rothuss Carder: Has anyone offered that man a sweets bar?
Jericho: Just looks at her with a look that conveys teenage idiocy
Inv Zora Polasis: It's true is it not?
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: I will ONLY bind your wounds investigator
Jericho: You got it!
Inv Zora Polasis: then relax
Inv Zora Polasis: Casting shows power
Jericho: Got it! I will ensure I cast in the most Powerful manner from here on out!
Inv Zora Polasis: I work for the church. I have access to healing. You do not need to expend spells on me. But thank you for the thought
Lirtimya: She rubs her forehead in annoyance at the rather dumb arguement
Jericho: Well lack of my magic debate notwithstanding, how should we begin Investigator?
Ratbone Carder: strumming the lute
Ratbone Carder: (singing) can we change the subject please? pleasity please! wheezity wheez!
BOB Also as a point you are now in Osterhold, a city, thousands of people, larger than anything else in the area or anything over your experiences. Levi, Ava, Lirtimya, Rothuss, Ratbone would be overwhelmed
BOB Melange, Vee, Jericho, Zachary, and Zora have been in the city before
Inv Zora Polasis: We should go to the bar that it was rumored that this DeOrange would be at shouldn't we?
Vee Barlett: Yes, but we don't which bar it is. Yet.
Vee Barlett: So we need to find out where he hangs out.
Levi Reed: Looks like there should be plenty to check out
Ratbone Carder: we have until they open to find it
Levi Reed: I'm ready to start looking whenever you are!
Ratbone Carder: do you think they open for breakfast maybe?
Levi Reed: The taverns probably
Vee Barlett: We should have beaten him by many hours. We could also try to intercept him before he hits the bar.
Ratbone Carder: i could murder some eggs and sausage
Levi Reed: We gotta find a really fancy place though
Levi Reed: Baron's son's friend and all
Levi Reed: I hope he's cute
Rothuss Carder: Woah... That's a lot of people
BOB Zora can think of 3 different bars that would fit that description
BOB Zach knows of a baker nearby the small docks here
Vee Barlett: Seduction got us out of jail. If you can get the goods back with it Levi, go for it.
Rothuss Carder: Well Ratbone, on the plus side, I don't think anyone'll find us in this mess.
Lirtimya: Why are there so many people here? Who would want to be in such a crowded place?
Inv Zora Polasis: There are some bars that may be places the baron's son or his friends might go
Vee Barlett: People who want to get lost.
Levi Reed: So many people to meet!
Levi Reed: It seems fun to me!
Levi Reed: Levi is secretly terrified
Rothuss Carder: swallows hard.
BOB The key things you are looking for in a bar: Young Nobles hanging out, wanting to be "adventurers" or rub shoulders with pirates, but be still someone safe
Inv Zora Polasis: There's the Dapper Albatross, the Fattened Goose or maybe Pearls of the Sea Lounge
Rothuss Carder: Well, okay. What's the closest of those 3 bars? I'd guess he'll want to get rid of the goods as quick as possible.
Lirtimya: Well I am not excited for it, I don't feel like getting lost every couple of minutes.
Levi Reed: Oooh, Pearls of the Sea Lounge sounds fancy
Levi Reed: Should be split up?
Rothuss Carder: Just stick close, Lirtimya. We'll try not to lose you.
Vee Barlett: It's barely morning. Are any of them still open?
Rothuss Carder: If any of them are closed we can mark them off the list
Inv Zora Polasis: We can try Zach's baker first and then go to the bars?
Rothuss Carder: Food would be good. No point doing this with empty bellies and tempers flared at ourselves.
Vee Barlett: We might hear good gossip while we search.
Levi Reed: We don't know when Ruffus will arrive, he might not get into town until the bars open
Levi Reed: Maybe we can just stop at all of them, have a drink or a meal, ask if our good friend Ruffus frequents the place?
Ratbone Carder: what my brother said
Rothuss Carder: keeps protectively near to Ratbone through the crush of people on the docks
Jericho: I'm happy to accompany
Jericho: Shrugs
Vee Barlett: Good a thought as any, Levi.
Jericho: Not much good in a fight, but I can listen in, or go make discreet inquiries elsewhere
Ratbone Carder: squinting at Rothuss in an annoyed manner, then grateful
BOB Vee can explain the differences in Achild (the biggest place most have seen) with a hundred people or so compared to a City spread over two sides of the river with the castle and Cathedral and and and
Lirtimya: Is securely hiding in the middle, as to not get lost or dragged away by the crowds
Rothuss Carder: Send 2 people to each bar, if he's there, one of the pair goes back to the meet point, the other stays and watches. The others, if he's not there, both go back to the meet point.
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: I like that idea
Jericho: And if we find out sooner we can fetch them sooner
Jericho: We are young and probably relatively unknown, but the military Marine might cause people to clam up?
Jericho: Sir? Do you want to come with us? Or
Jericho: What do you think about Rothuss thought?
Vee Barlett: Can we go eat first?
Jericho: Sure
Jericho: Just ancy
Vee Barlett: We can talk over food.
Ratbone Carder: we can go talk to persons of negotiable virtuse!
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: I certainly do want to attend
Vee Barlett: Attend food?
Rothuss Carder: Yes, food. Walk, Eat, and Talk. I'm sure one or two of us can do all three at the same time without tripping.
BOB So you all make your way to the baker that Zach knows, his token is in front of it,
Osric Rochelieu: Good Morning
Vee Barlett: Hmm, I haven't been here yet...
Osric Rochelieu: Welcome to the ....
Osric Rochelieu: OH Hello there Lieutenent
Osric Rochelieu: How are you today? I thought you were out of town?
Rothuss Carder: We brought hiim back, just for you! What've you got that's really good today?
Osric Rochelieu: Everything is good here
Ratbone Carder: plucking the lute frantically
Ratbone Carder: we are starvelings! (not really singing)
Osric Rochelieu: What sort of loaf are you looking for ?
Osric Rochelieu: Are you friends with LT?
Levi Reed: Do you have anything on the sweet side?
Osric Rochelieu: Zach here is good at brining over a nice crowd
Rothuss Carder: Yes! Best of friends. Lifelong buddies that he's never met before!
Vee Barlett: He's got friends?
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Osric, good fellow. Always a treat to sample your treats
Osric Rochelieu: Sweets you say? I can dip this in honey for you
Levi Reed: Oooh, yes please
Osric Rochelieu: slip it back into the oven for a moment
Levi Reed: That sounds AMAZING
Levi Reed: You, sir, are an absolute GENIUS
Osric Rochelieu: I already sent the packages along this morning Lt Zach, why did you return from your trip so quickly?
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Have you any early visitors this morning? A chap with two old bottles of rum, perhaps?
Osric Rochelieu: Nothing like that,
Levi Reed: Peg leg?
Osric Rochelieu: Oddly specific sort of random person to meet
Ratbone Carder: a fancy one
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Any wobbly types? wooden leg and all?
Ratbone Carder: a fancy person with a fancy leg
Inv Zora Polasis: and a goatee
Levi Reed: I mean... 5am on a dock, I'm sure he's seen a lot of wobbly types
Jericho: Did he say he dips it in Honey?
Jericho: That's
Jericho: Amazing!
Levi Reed: I literally just said that
Vee Barlett: Comes to town often? Heard he as coming to town today.
Levi Reed: The man is clearly a genius
Jericho: Yeah, but I fully got the context
Osric Rochelieu: Pulls out six honey baked rolls and passes it along to the group
Jericho: Like, huh
Jericho: Oh my gods
Jericho: How much?
Ratbone Carder: oooooo!
Osric Rochelieu: 14 copper
Levi Reed: I'll take two
Jericho: Passes the coppers
Ratbone Carder: (singing) bread and beer, bread and beer, hallmarks of civilization!
Jericho: Thank you so much!
BOB That is 14 CP for all six of them
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: if someone matching that description comes around, pls let me know, send the boy
Ratbone Carder: we eat the beast but we thank the yeast, hallmarks of civilization!
Levi Reed: I got it guys
Jericho: Eyes LT
Jericho: Oh sorry LT.
Jericho: Passes three more
Jericho: My apologies
<font color="#000000">Levi Reed spent 15 CP on honey buns and a tip
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: well, that didnt pan out. Where to now?
Levi Reed: gives one to Vee, Zach, Zora, Jericho, and Ratbone
Osric Rochelieu: and I will make sure to send someone to the barracks for you
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: um, no, thats not what... hmph
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Send the boy WITH THE NEWS of the fancy leg man
Levi Reed: Whichever bar is closer?
Vee Barlett: Thanks pal.
<font color="#000000">Jericho spent 17 CP on rolls
Jericho: Thank you for these wonderful treats sir
Vee Barlett: Where does one get a fancy ivory leg?
Jericho: These are amazing!
Levi Reed: Zora, what were the names of those bars again? I bet this fellow could tell us where they are?
Jericho: Is that...
Jericho: Does that sign indicate the jail?
Jericho: Jericho is staring out the window, and down the street while he eats his Roll
Inv Zora Polasis: The Dapper Albatross, the Fattened Goosese and the Pearl of the Sea Lounge
BOB Zach can also point out that across the bridge is a bordello
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: Osric, is (the three bar names) close to here?
Jericho: So, again, while we eat Zora, why is a tax stamp in the bottle of rum?
Jericho: Doesn't that seem
Jericho: I don't know
Jericho: Kind of odd?
Jericho: Why go through such odd steps for a Stamp
BOB and pointing out you are talking about something in public
Vee Barlett: Jericho, shhhhh.
Jericho: Keeping voice somewhat low?
BOB Rothuss to one of the naval people, "So, when exactly is eight bells anyways? Tonight, or this morning?"
Jericho: Sorry Vee
Jericho: Chargined
Jericho: Thought I was being quiet
Jericho: Later
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: eight bells is this morning
Vee Barlett: You can't trust that in a city like this.
Levi Reed: What!? Who goes on a date at 8 in the morning!?
Inv Zora Polasis: It is odd Jericho. But if this stamp was indeed magical, perhaps there was a good reason long ago for hiding it
Levi Reed: It's not even time to drink yet!
Ratbone Carder: maybe someone who had a good date the night before?
Vee Barlett: Hmm, good point Ratbone.
Jericho: But...in a bottle of Rum?
Jericho: Whispers
Jericho: Why?
Jericho: Isn't there a more secure place to store such things? And was the bottle stolen for the Rum, or the Stamp?
Inv Zora Polasis: Perhaps we will find out when we get the stamp back
Jericho: How would they know about the stamp?
Jericho: It's all so confusing
Jericho: I guess that's why you are the investigator
Jericho: Babbling quietly
Jericho: Nerves
Jericho: With so many people around them
Vee Barlett: You can ask once we get it back.
Vee Barlett: chewing on her second honeybun
Inv Zora Polasis: It could have been written down and someone found an old parchment and went looking for it. One hears of lost magic items in a myriad of ways
The time is 5:51 AM
Jericho: Nods
Inv Zora Polasis: Why a rum bottle? I cannot say
Jericho: Fair enough
Jericho: Why anyone does anything could have a million reasons I suppose
Osric Rochelieu: Sorry Lt Zach, I have not heard of those three places
Inv Zora Polasis: better than in a dragon cave, yes?
Jericho: But I guess that wasn't for us to ask, just retreive
Jericho: Smiles weakly
Osric Rochelieu: Maybe across the bridge they might know?
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: any taverns open at this hour, as you know?
BOB Zach would know that he means the brothel over the bridge
Inv Zora Polasis: These are high end clientele taverns so they may operate differently
Lieutentent Zachary Bonnet: I know ehere the Dapper Albatross is, right next to the Distinguished Peleican. Came this way...
Vee Barlett: Anyways, y'all wanna meet my dads? They know gossip.
Ratbone Carder: yes!
Vee Barlett: They might've'of heard stuff.
Levi Reed: Yesssss
Ratbone Carder: I would love to meet your dads!
Levi Reed: Your dads are awesome
Levi Reed: Good booze there
Vee Barlett: They're gonna cut you off.
Vee Barlett: You haven't seen their tavern.
Levi Reed: It's too early to get cut off, I just want like, half a drink
Ratbone Carder: which way?
Vee Barlett: Uhhh, that way.
Ratbone Carder: waltzing off
Ratbone Carder: let's away!
Inv Zora Polasis: follows
Vee Barlett: yawns clearly still tired
Ratbone Carder: Vee de lee dee, lead the way!
Vee Barlett: Good thing y'all are still in party in clothes.
Thorndike: Walking down the street
Thorndike: Vee?
Thorndike: What are you doing here?
Thorndike: I thought you were on the run
Jericho: On the run?
Vee Barlett: Nah, not this time.
Jericho: Eyes vee
Ratbone Carder: eyebrows up
Vee Barlett: The church roped us into helpin' them find a guy.
Thorndike: Well if you ever need to move some goods again
Thorndike: Ahhh
Thorndike: stay away from the Church
Thorndike: Nothing but trouble
Vee Barlett: I tried! But actually... we ARE looking for some blackmarket rum.
Thorndike: Glances over at Jericho, Present company included it seems
Vee Barlett: He's fine, a lil' uptight, though.
Levi Reed: Accurate take, man
Jericho: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. I'm a wallflower
Thorndike: I can see the stick from here
Vee Barlett: barks a laugh
Jericho: I didn't hear nothing
Vee Barlett: Although... we maybe want to not talk in front of him if you got leads.
Thorndike: Glances over at Zora... Maybe you are trying to set someone up with your rum search?
Thorndike: It can't be me at least
Vee Barlett: No no... not sure about her yet either...
Thorndike: I have no idea about where anyone would buy rum from that was not fully above board
Inv Zora Polasis: Not at all. We are not looking for any rum but two specific bottles in the hands of two specific people
Inv Zora Polasis: You are of no interest to this investigation if that makes you feel more comfortable
Ratbone Carder: one of them has a fancy leg!
Vee Barlett: One moment.
Vee Barlett: drags Thorndike away from them
Inv Zora Polasis: shrugs
Ratbone Carder: okay we'll stay over here
Vee Barlett: lower voice, "They stole some rum, we have to get it back. Know the thief, but tryin' to intercept him."
Vee Barlett: I ain't sure about them church types yet except they somehow dragged me into it.
Thorndike: If you are getting involved with the Deorange family you better be careful
Vee Barlett: Might be at the Dapper Albatross, Distinguished Pelican, or Pearl of the Sea.
Thorndike: If your scruffy friend is looking for them
Vee Barlett: Unfortunately.
Vee Barlett: HA! Knew you'd know who I meant, tho. Of course it's them.
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 6]
Inv Zora Polasis: watches Thorndike
-> Inv Zora Polasis: An obvious middle man, hanging out near the docks for his next shipment of something
Thorndike: I would bet the Pearl for starters, but with my string of luck right now .....
Vee Barlett: As long as your curse ain't rubbing off on me, happy to help ya in return if you need.
Thorndike: When are you heading out? you have a ship?
Vee Barlett: Convinced Matty's captain to give us passage. I um, hmm.... not sure how we're gettin' back yet.
Vee Barlett: That's a later problem.
Thorndike: I might have something to move tomorrow
Thorndike: If I see you on the docks will let you know
Vee Barlett: Appreciate it!
Thorndike: Clears his throat, Off to see a man about something
Vee Barlett: Gonna say hi to my dads first, but best way to get to the Pearl? I didn't frequent it.
Thorndike: Waves
Thorndike: Ahh drinking this early again Vee (he says loudly now)
Vee Barlett: grins
Thorndike: If you really need to get into the Pearl you will need to clean up a bit, and your friends, need to clean up.... well, a lot
Vee Barlett: Hence why I gonna go home first!
Levi Reed: Um excuse me, look at this fancy shirt and these shined shoes!
Thorndike: But head over off of Suirlte and on the corner of Bolt you can find the doorman
Vee Barlett: Thanks, man!
Thorndike: Just south of the garment district
Vee Barlett: gives him half her breakfast roll
Thorndike: Snags a bit, and heads off
Levi Reed: ooooooh, we can stop for new clothes!
Vee Barlett: salutes him off
Vee Barlett: comes back to the group
Vee Barlett: We gotta clean up then might have good luck at the Pearl.
Vee Barlett: Over off Suirite.
Vee Barlett: Corner of Bolt. But doorman is there so... someone be ready for that. One of you smooth talkers.
Ratbone Carder: we'll be smashin' in some fashion!
Ratbone Carder: you got it boss!
BOB so heading towards Vee's family home?
Vee Barlett: So anyways, Troy is my pa and Rocco is my dad.
Vee Barlett: Troy and my mom were together for a bit, had my brother and me, then things happen. Troy met Rocco later. He's great.
Levi Reed: Troy is my idol
Vee Barlett: Pa's, uh, been around in his younger years, so Gloria is his, too. And probably some others I haven't met yet.
Vee Barlett: But they're awesome. Rocco definitely knows fashion.
Vee Barlett: I bet one of them is awake. It is kinda early...
BOB leading the group down through the streets
BOB Vee comes up to a three story house, tall thin in the middle of the block
Pilon: Lounging out on the stoop
Vee Barlett: Ho!
Pilon: You are
Ratbone Carder: cheery wave
Levi Reed: Family resemblance, eh Vee?
Vee Barlett: Whatcha doing out this early?
Pilon: Early?
Jericho: Ah, bunch of Charmers
Pilon: Why are you up so late?
Jericho: Quietyl
Vee Barlett: I had stuff to do.
Pilon: You really need your beauty sleep
Ratbone Carder: ha!
Jericho: She's not THAT Bad
Vee Barlett: Yeah yeah look who's talking squirt.
Jericho: Looking back at Vee
Pilon: I am a ruffian, I am supposed to be scruffy
Jericho: You are?
Jericho: Who says?
Levi Reed: You don't look THAT scruffy
Pilon: Looks at Jericho, because you look like a stuck up priest and I bet you are
Jericho: I am proud of it!
Vee Barlett: barks a laugh
Vee Barlett: He VERY much is.
Jericho: But seriously, a Ruffian?
Jericho: I think you would be better as rougish type
Pilon: Pilon looks like a young man scruffy hair, ragged clothes, but good boots on maybe 20
BOB He looks like a kid
BOB Vee is guessing 20 because she knows the type
Jericho: A ladies Man
Levi Reed: I'm sorry, who made you a god and let you cast judgement on ruffians?
Jericho: Well
Jericho: I only have experience with you Rougish Types
Ratbone Carder: snickers
Jericho: So I thought He would do better lumped in with you lot
Jericho: You all swoon the laides
Levi Reed: Is that what we are?
Jericho: So...is that not an ideal circumstance?
Jericho: Visably Confused
Vee Barlett: Levi swoons the mean.
Vee Barlett: and the men.
Pilon: I think that you might want to compare notes (looking at Levi) with me later on
Jericho: So....I'll just say be whatever you want, but this crowd tends to attract the female persuasion
Jericho: You do you bud
Jericho: Be a ruffian I guess
Ratbone Carder: (singing) Levi swoons the mean. The worldly and the green!
Levi Reed: Sounds good buddy
Levi Reed: winks
Vee Barlett: You going out tonight?
Vee Barlett: ....huh, maybe today?
Ratbone Carder: The cool and the unclean OOooooooooh Levi swoons the mean!
BOB and Vee does not know if he is related or not without asking
Jericho: So....are you two related?
Jericho: Half Related?
Jericho: Not related?
Jericho: Sensing some.....relationship?
Jericho: You both act very similar
Ratbone Carder: from the sniping it's a fair guess
Jericho: She gets on my ass all the time for being a stick in the mud, so just curious
Pilon: I think that she is one of the offspring by blood rather than by happenstance
Vee Barlett: Probably.
Vee Barlett: shrugs
Pilon: I am not saying more until I hear more about these other people you want to lead to the house
Jericho: I'm a Stick in the Mud Priest
Jericho: Blandly
Pilon: Fair
Pilon: Who is the Marine?
Vee Barlett: Not sure. Someone suppose to help us?
Vee Barlett: Let's see....
Vee Barlett: That's Levi, that's Matty, you might know of them.
Matthias Crowtooth: snaps out of his fugue-state
Levi Reed: I'm Vee's best friend. Your dads know me
Matthias Crowtooth: Hm... oh, hey
Pilon: The invisible Levi
Matthias Crowtooth: Feel like I've been asleep for the last three hours. Soryr about that.
Matthias Crowtooth: Sorry, even
Vee Barlett: Jericho is the priest stick, Zora is some investigator, and Zach is some jughead. Just met the latter two ....uh.... last night?
Levi Reed: DOCTOR MISTER priest stick
Vee Barlett: OH!
Pilon: Investigator Zora, you work at the Cathedral?
Vee Barlett: And that is one of the twins. She wasn't singing so I forgot about her. Sorry, twin. Her other twin is getting ready for a date.
Inv Zora Polasis: Yes I do. Have you been there?
Pilon: Every holy day
Inv Zora Polasis: That is a good thing
Pilon: Best time to see who is who
Pilon: and if there are any extra offerings
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles
Pilon: Good to know you are here to keep an eye on Vee
Inv Zora Polasis: I try to keep an eye on everyone
Vee Barlett: shrugs
Pilon: Nods
Matthias Crowtooth: edges away
Matthias Crowtooth: Yeah, g-good that we have you to watch our every move...
Marylynn Cornish: Opens the door and almost trips on Pilon
Matthias Crowtooth: Love having investigators watching us.
Marylynn Cornish: KICKS Pilon in the arm
Marylynn Cornish: Is there a reason you are still here?
Pilon: Waiting on you
Marylynn Cornish: Not today, no freebies, you cannot afford me
Pilon: Are you so sure?
Matthias Crowtooth: blinks and squints at the two
Marylynn Cornish: Nods to the group
Marylynn Cornish: Have a blessed day
Ratbone Carder: cheerful wave
Inv Zora Polasis: Good morning and to you as well
Marylynn Cornish: Walks down the street
Pilon: SIGHS happily
Vee Barlett: Loverboy.
Sima Thornburg: Walks up to the house with a small cart behind her
Sima Thornburg: Pilon, get the door open
Inv Zora Polasis: your street is quite busy
Vee Barlett: gets the door
Matthias Crowtooth: watches Vee attack the door
Sima Thornburg: Glances over at Zora, Do you have an in with the laundress there at the Cathedral?
Inv Zora Polasis: the laundress? Not especially. Why?
Sima Thornburg: Lifts up a loaded bag of linens, hands them to Levi
Sima Thornburg: Picks up another and hands it to Matthiais
Levi Reed: I'm sorry what?
Sima Thornburg: I can always use new clients, and you look like you might go through a lot of laundry
Sima Thornburg: Hands a third bag to Vee
Matthias Crowtooth: Uh... thanks. I always wanted someone else's dirty laundry
Sima Thornburg: CLAPS her hands, Come now, bring it in
Jericho: I'm....what is happening?
Vee Barlett: We're helping. Duh.
Jericho: Shrugs
Jericho: Ah
Sima Thornburg: IT is NOT dirty! If you get a spot of dirt on them I will make you wash them all over agin
Jericho: Felt I missed something
Levi Reed: Who are you?
Sima Thornburg: Snorts, yeah you priests are always too good to notice that people have to do work for you to look like you do
Vee Barlett: We actually do need our clothes washed... or new ones...
Sima Thornburg: Inside now
Vee Barlett: Yes, m'am!
Jericho: I look pretty drab if I say so myself, but when I'm rich and famous, maybe I'll be able to afford fancy stuff
BOB Sima leads the group into the house and up the stairs to the second floor
BOB Pilon holding the door open and then closing it behind the group
BOB the group is in a large sitting room
Inv Zora Polasis: sits
BOB Zora or anyone with observation can make a check
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 4]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 7]
Ratbone Carder: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 6]
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 25) [SUCCESS by 24] [d100 = 1]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 17]
-> Vee Barlett: Vee can see that Rocco must have done some refurbishing
Vee Barlett: Huh, y'all did some refurbishing. Rocco knows his stuff.
-> Inv Zora Polasis: Zora can see that this is a family sitting room, the first floor would be the formal area, this has some nice fabrics, looks new
Inv Zora Polasis: Your family seems to be doing quite well. This is a very nice room
-> Ratbone Carder: Ratbone can see that the candle sticks here are solid gold
Ratbone Carder: oooh pretty candlesticks
Ratbone Carder: hefting one
Ratbone Carder: solid gold!
Vee Barlett: nods with pride
Ratbone Carder: nicey nice!
Jericho: Leans against a wall. Closes his eyes. Stifles a yawn
Jericho: One hell of a night
-> Matthias Crowtooth: Matty can hear people moving all over the house, upstairs and downstairs as well as in another room on this floor
Matthias Crowtooth: Busy place. People bustling about all over.
Vee Barlett: It's a big family.
BOB So you are in the room here with the laundry and Sima
Vee Barlett: Hey, Sima, remind me our relation?
Matthias Crowtooth: starts estimating the cost of some of the palmable items in the room
Sima Thornburg: Your fathers pay me?
Sima Thornburg: Is that a relationship?
Vee Barlett: Hm, yeah, sounds about right.
Levi Reed: business relationship
Jericho: So...not related
Vee Barlett: It was a long night.
Sima Thornburg: I suppose Pilon would think it is
Jericho: Gotcha
Vee Barlett: Everyone is family here!
Levi Reed: What's up with that guy anyway?
Vee Barlett: Well not these guys, but you all.
Inv Zora Polasis: Do you do any work for the Baron's son or the DeOranges?
Ratbone Carder: strummy strum strum
Matthias Crowtooth: I still say that DeOrange is a dumb name. Are they related to the DeApples or the DePlums?
Sima Thornburg: I wish I could find an in with the Baron's castle
Sima Thornburg: The DeOranges are not likely to take someone with my standing in
Jericho: Like, when you said you "know an in with the church?"
Sima Thornburg: They need to look too important
Vee Barlett: Are pa or dad home?
Sima Thornburg: Shrugs
Sima Thornburg: You can go check
Vee Barlett: Sure. Y'all play nice for a minute.
Jericho: But...what do you mean by that? Too important. You mean they won't hire you for some reason?
Inv Zora Polasis: But this laundry is for the church?
Vee Barlett: wanders off to look
Sima Thornburg: This is here for the Barlett's
Jericho: We'll just stay here Vee?
Matthias Crowtooth: grabs for his dagger as Vee leaves
Vee Barlett: Don't let Matty steal anything!
Levi Reed: Yeah, what you want to go check out her dads' bedroom? Rude, man
Vee Barlett: smacks his hand away
Matthias Crowtooth: ow ow ow
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Dexterity (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 9]
Sima Thornburg: I would like to get some work from someone like you, Looking at Zora, if that will help me get some extra money from the Church
Levi Reed: If you get the extra money from the church then you have to tithe more. Not even worth it
Inv Zora Polasis: I would be happy to recommend you when we are finished with this investigation
Matthias Crowtooth: I mean, if you pay tithes, I guess that would be true.
Matthias Crowtooth: looks at Zora
Matthias Crowtooth: Which, of course, we all do.
Sima Thornburg: Thank you Investigator
Inv Zora Polasis: Everyone pays tithes don't we?
Levi Reed: Well, you definitely do, Matty. Or else you're about to be out of a job.
Jericho: Yes Ma'am
Rosalie Iglesias: BUMPS into Vee
Matthias Crowtooth: Y-yeah. Definitely. No one but heathens don't pay tithes.
Inv Zora Polasis: looks at Matthias and smiles
Rosalie Iglesias: Oh,
Rosalie Iglesias: Hello there
Vee Barlett: What up?
Rosalie Iglesias: Looking Vee up and down, You look lost
Vee Barlett: I'm looking for dad. Or pa.
Rosalie Iglesias: Ahh one of those
Vee Barlett: raises brow
Vee Barlett: Remind me who you are?
Rosalie Iglesias: Troy is in his chambers
Matthias Crowtooth: feels like he should punch someone on Vee's behalf for some reason
Rosalie Iglesias: I am the secretary for the shipping
Vee Barlett: Huh.
Vee Barlett: Never know if I'm related to someone or not...
Rosalie Iglesias: I can imagine how that is
Troy Barlett: Walking up the stairs
Troy Barlett: OH Look
Troy Barlett: How are you today Zora?
Inv Zora Polasis: OH NO!
Troy Barlett: What brings you home?
Inv Zora Polasis: Not you!!!
Inv Zora Polasis: Go away!
Matthias Crowtooth: watches in bemusment.
Inv Zora Polasis: I don't want to see you!
Troy Barlett: Fair enough
Inv Zora Polasis: This! This is your father??
Inv Zora Polasis: to Vee
Troy Barlett: Looks around
Vee Barlett: hears yelling and comes back
Vee Barlett: What?
Vee Barlett: OH! PA!!!
Troy Barlett: Who?
Troy Barlett: OH
Troy Barlett: Hello Vee
Inv Zora Polasis: AHHHHHHH!!!
Inv Zora Polasis: Not another one!
Matthias Crowtooth: What is happening?
Vee Barlett: ignores the yelling and goes to hug him
Levi Reed: What is happening?
Inv Zora Polasis: He is my father
Inv Zora Polasis: grumbles
Troy Barlett: Yes I am
Vee Barlett: Huh? Really?
Inv Zora Polasis: And hers!
Troy Barlett: True
Vee Barlett: Damn, Pa. How many more siblings am I gonna meet??
Troy Bartlett: How many islands are you going to visit?
Matthias Crowtooth: Are... are we all related?
Inv Zora Polasis: And half the island apparently
Vee Barlett: laughs
Matthias Crowtooth: Oh, then not me. I'm not from the island.
Vee Barlett: Wait so I need to like Zora or....?
Matthias Crowtooth: I thought that inbreeding was more of a problem to the south, in places like Flo Reeta.
Vee Barlett: I've heard that! But no, Pa just got around a lot.
Vee Barlett: Sweet! Nice to meet you, sis!!
Troy Barlett: Well Vee does not live in the city
Inv Zora Polasis: nods feebly
Troy Barlett: and Zora is with the Church now
Vee Barlett: Gloria's doing good at the tavern.
Matthias Crowtooth: looks back and forth between Vee and Zora, looking for a resemblance
Troy Barlett: Gloria.... Oh yes Gloria, the one with the broken left foot
Vee Barlett: It's healed up well now.
Troy Barlett: I think that healed well?
Troy Barlett: Very glad
Vee Barlett: Yeah. Can't really tell she has a limp, but she's not a fan of heeled shoes.
Troy Barlett: Who is?
Vee Barlett: Gloria. Because of the foot. Come on, pa. Pay attention.
Vee Barlett: So wait, who's your mom, Zora?
Matthias Crowtooth: Is it Umberlee? Because, if so, we might be related.
Vee Barlett: Well I already think of you like a dumb little brother, Matty, so maybe!
Inv Zora Polasis: My mother is Helena who was a dressmaker
Matthias Crowtooth: Little? You are like, 3 feet tall
Vee Barlett: And your neck is like 6 feet long!
Troy Barlett: Helena was a wonderful woman
Vee Barlett: Hmm, nah don't know her.
Troy Bartlett: Very sad what happened to her
Matthias Crowtooth: Careful. I hear that halfling tossing is popular in this part of the world.
Vee Barlett: pats her new dagger and grins at him
Matthias Crowtooth: winces and takes a step back
Inv Zora Polasis: It was and I am grateful the Church took me in as you didn't have room for me in your shiny little world
Matthias Crowtooth: ouch
Matthias Crowtooth: I mean, the Church also seems pretty shiny. At least, last time I saw it.
Troy Barlett: You do have to admit if I took in everyone who ...... well you understand
Inv Zora Polasis: So I just wasn't good enough. I get it
Matthias Crowtooth: awkwardly pats Zora's back
Troy Barlett: And the Cathedral has taken in my donations for your livelyhood
Jericho: Jericho just watching in open mouthed horror/fascination
Troy Barlett: You are much better off there than you would be here
Inv Zora Polasis: nods
Vee Barlett: carefully says nothing as she's seen this MANY times and knows they have to work it out themselves
Troy Barlett: Your talents could be very useful to the family
Troy Barlett: If you ever do want to be closer
Matthias Crowtooth: Say... Troy? Troy, is it? You've never been to a village called Edmund's Square, right? Right?
Matthias Crowtooth: Say, about 17 years ago?
Inv Zora Polasis: opens her mouth to say something and thinks better of it and stops herself
Vee Barlett: She's helping us now.
Troy Barlett: Not that I remember
Vee Barlett: Hmm, well, or am I helping them?
Matthias Crowtooth: Not as reassuring as I'd like, but I'll take it.
Vee Barlett: Don't worry, Matty. We had to clear that up with Levi, too.
Levi Reed: Why, you got a thing for Zora?
Troy Barlett: I am glad to see you two working together
Vee Barlett: She seems cool so far. Didn't fall off the ship.
Troy Barlett: I always hope that my family will suceed
Matthias Crowtooth: I just want to know which set of parents I should hate for my circumstances, is all.
Vee Barlett: Well, one of the many us has to, right?
Vee Barlett: laughs
Troy Barlett: Also if you ever do need to track down your mother I will be glad to loan you a ship
Troy Barlett: (To Zora)
Matthias Crowtooth: looks at Troy
Matthias Crowtooth: No offense, of course.
Vee Barlett: ... do I need to track her down with it? I just want the ship.
Vee Barlett: Oh, Zora. Darn.
Jericho: Casually examining similiarities between "friends" at this gathering. Looking for similiarities
Jericho: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 9]
BOB The only ones that seem to be related are Zora, Vee, and Troy
Troy Barlett: You have access to ships Vee, you do not need my help
Vee Barlett: tosses up hands
Vee Barlett: Yeah, but I want the REALLY NICE ship. You know which one!
Inv Zora Polasis: I would have to ask the church for divination services. It would seem ... shameful. I have not done so and don't know where to look
Troy Barlett: Zora I am certain your friends can help you with that when you are ready
Levi Reed: We could use your help with some other stuff though...
Levi Reed: Vee?
Matthias Crowtooth: Really nice ship? The one we sailed in on?
Vee Barlett: Ruin the family reunion, Levi. We were getting there.
Jericho: Sigs in releif
Vee Barlett: Well, then, Pa. You can help BOTH your daughters now!
Vee Barlett: Maybe.
Levi Reed: I mean, you can keep reunioning later
Matthias Crowtooth: lights Jericho's cigarette
Inv Zora Polasis: Yes. Thank you
Troy Barlett: So Zora and Vee, I am remiss as Vee has said
Troy Barlett: Why are you here and how can I help?
Vee Barlett: We gotta track down Ruffus DeOrange. Probably at there Pearl. My.... friend told me. He stole stuff from the church. It'd look good if Zora and I got it back, ya know? My... friend says we need to look good to get in.
Troy Barlett: You want to get into the Pearl to meet up with Ruffus Deorange?
Vee Barlett: Yep!
Jericho: Well...meet up is a strong word
Troy Barlett: You both are chasing after that scallywag?
Inv Zora Polasis: or at the least the Baron's son, Hugh
Troy Barlett: Ahh there's my girl
Troy Barlett: That is a much better person to have in your sights
Inv Zora Polasis: He's more respectable
Vee Barlett: shrugs
Troy Barlett: Or at least has more money to hide it
Inv Zora Polasis: That is true
Troy Barlett: SO you need an invitation to the Pearl
Troy Barlett: tonight?
Troy Barlett: Rocco? ROCCO!
Vee Barlett: It'd make things SO much easier.
Rocco de Luc: Walks down the stairs in a robe
Rocco de Luc: What is this screaming for?
Vee Barlett: Rocco!
Rocco de Luc: VEE!!!!!!
Rocco de Luc: YES!
Vee Barlett: runs over to hug him
Rocco de Luc: Vee is back
Rocco de Luc: This deserves a celebration
Rocco de Luc: and
Rocco de Luc: ummm
Rocco de Luc: dear
Vee Barlett: Yes?
Rocco de Luc: Steps back,
Rocco de Luc: You know I love you, but you stink
Vee Barlett: sniffs her armpit
Vee Barlett: Hmm, yeah. I do.
Matthias Crowtooth: I figured you always smelled like that. Just kinda got used to it.
Jericho: ...............................
Rocco de Luc: Why were you yelling for me dear?
Vee Barlett: We were on a ship all night, haven't had time to clean up. Chasing down some criminals.
Vee Barlett: We need to get into the Pearl.
Rocco de Luc: You have fallen to that? My my my dear Vee, I am so sorry
Rocco de Luc: what can we do to help
Levi Reed: So you're offering us a bath, is what I'm hearing?
Vee Barlett: Yeah.... not sure how I got pulled into this, but it is what it is.
Levi Reed: Come on, Jericho, we can share
Matthias Crowtooth: With the fancy rose water and lemon juice?
Rocco de Luc: So entry to the Pearl tonight.
Rocco de Luc: With clothing
Rocco de Luc: how many of you?
Vee Barlett: Clothing probably would be good.
Vee Barlett: All of us.
Vee Barlett: Wait, um...
Vee Barlett: points out group members and not any lingering siblings
Vee Barlett: Them.
Rocco de Luc: OH you need to change those robes young priest, no one will let you in like that
Jericho: Yes Sir!
Jericho: Also I love your robe
Rocco de Luc: Zora it is right?
Matthias Crowtooth: looks at Jericho in confusion
Inv Zora Polasis: Yes
Vee Barlett: Yeah! Did you know she's my sister?
Rocco de Luc: You could use just an extra bit of leather
Vee Barlett: Just found out!
Inv Zora Polasis: sighs
Rocco de Luc: Go with the dangerous investigator look
Vee Barlett: Oooh fancy.
Inv Zora Polasis: I like leather
Inv Zora Polasis: inspite of herself
Rocco de Luc: You look just fine now
Matthias Crowtooth: I like daggers. Lots and lots of daggers.
Rocco de Luc: But to set the edge you need a couple of extra straps
Rocco de Luc: and an empty sheath
Levi Reed: Then why'd you let Vee take yours?
Vee Barlett: He's got good ones. He gave me this dagger yesterday.
Rocco de Luc: No weapons in the Pearl
Matthias Crowtooth: Daggers aren't weapons. They are accessories
Rocco de Luc: so of course everyone sneaks one in
Levi Reed: What about concealed ones?
Vee Barlett: Damn it. That kind of place? UGH.
Matthias Crowtooth: Sometimes to murder, but accessories regardless.
Inv Zora Polasis: we can check them at the door?
Levi Reed: Ah, there we go
Rocco de Luc: and Zora here will be just the person to look edgy and dangerous
Rocco de Luc: what is your story?
Levi Reed: Can't really conceal the machetes, but someone should have something, just in case
Rocco de Luc: Why are you there at the Pearl tonight?
Inv Zora Polasis: We have just finished an assignment for the church and they rewarded us with a nice sack of gold that we would like to spend
Inv Zora Polasis: will that work?
Rocco de Luc: Nice
Rocco de Luc: I like that
Rocco de Luc: You are spending your reward, it looks like you are there to spend freely
Rocco de Luc: I like it
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles
Rocco de Luc: Looks over at Levi
Rocco de Luc: Why are you there?
Rocco de Luc: Why would the Pearl let you in?
Levi Reed: I'm hired to... accompany... a lady
Rocco de Luc: You need to lose the pipes .... young lady? who are you in the group?
Matthias Crowtooth: Is that what they are calling it nowadays?
Rocco de Luc: If you are hired muscle you won't get in
Matthias Crowtooth: Pipes? I don't have pipes. And I'm not a young lady, either.
Vee Barlett: This whole time, Matty??
Rocco de Luc: and this flamboyant one... looking at Matty, you are almost ready I can see
Ratbone Carder: while we are all talking about it, I am Ratbone, and i am FUN!
Ratbone Carder: strummy strum strum
Levi Reed: No not hired muscle... hired prostitute
Vee Barlett: Ratbone plays... bagpipes.
Ratbone Carder: AHEM
Rocco de Luc: Nice, fun young woman brought along, OH a Minstrel!
Vee Barlett: She sings well, though.
Ratbone Carder: this is a LUTE
Rocco de Luc: That will work
Ratbone Carder: waves lute around
Rocco de Luc: Rich young party goers
Rocco de Luc: Bringing their own entertainment where ever they do
Rocco de Luc: Nice
Rocco de Luc: Nice
Rocco de Luc: looks over the group
Ratbone Carder: sweeping bow
Matthias Crowtooth: straightens up when Rocco looks at him
Rocco de Luc: Ahhh, you,.... you .... (looking at Melange) just what are you pretending to be?
MeLange: me uhhhh am I supposed to be pretending?
Vee Barlett: We're going to a fancy bar, Melange. You gotta be something.
The time is 9:21 AM
MeLange: Oh ok, how about a librarian?
Jericho: How do you know so much about the Pearl? Investor per chance? This is really helpful advice you are giving us, so thank you
Rocco de Luc: I what?
Rocco de Luc: A librarian....
Rocco de Luc: I am
Rocco de Luc: Huh,
Rocco de Luc: How could that work?
Rocco de Luc: You have stumped me boy
Jericho: He reads our contracts for us?
Vee Barlett: Tutor to the rich? Hmm.... no....
MeLange: I don't know, but I'm open to suggestions
Jericho: Business Advisor?
Rocco de Luc: A tutor?
MeLange: advisor i like that
Rocco de Luc: advisor?
Rocco de Luc: AH
Rocco de Luc: YES
Rocco de Luc: that is it
Rocco de Luc: Hah
Rocco de Luc: Rocco can make anyone into a debutant
Vee Barlett: He can!
Matthias Crowtooth: looks at Rocco suspiciously
MeLange: Ok let's do it
Rocco de Luc: YOU my young man are an accountant, you have tried to get in with this group and have them invest in your next voyage
Rocco de Luc: You are spending money to make money
Rocco de Luc: Just spending a bit too much
Rocco de Luc: But that is the way of youth
Rocco de Luc: Do you think you can pull that off?
Vee Barlett: Wait, what am I?
MeLange: So I'm an accountant looking for investors for my business voyage?
Jericho: Yes
Levi Reed: You are Troy and Rocco's daughter
Levi Reed: What else do you need to be?
Matthias Crowtooth: Pirating also helps finance business voyages
Vee Barlett: Oh so be myself?
MeLange: doesn't that make me more of entrepreneur?
Matthias Crowtooth: Just saying.
Rocco de Luc: Certainly will get you in the door
MeLange: Doesn't sound like I account for much
Rocco de Luc: I need to run
Matthias Crowtooth: Account or amount? Either way, think you are great, my frined.
Rocco de Luc: Breakfast
Vee Barlett: Hmm, not as fun, but that's fine.
Vee Barlett: Thanks dad!
MeLange: Ok sounds good
Rocco de Luc: I will come back with appropriate clothing for your venture this afternoon
MeLange: do I still go by MeLange or do I need a new name?
Rocco de Luc: be here at 15 bells, no dallying
Rocco de Luc: Waves
Vee Barlett: Ay ay sir!
Vee Barlett: salutes
Matthias Crowtooth: Oh, are we changing our names? I could go by Barnabus deApple Plumsville.
MeLange: so be it
BOB and you are in the room alone suddenly
BOB somehow Troy left without you noticing
BOB and none of the servants are around
Matthias Crowtooth: Looks for things to palm
Vee Barlett: Huh, so you're my sister Zora?
Vee Barlett: MATTY if you steal anything, you're gonna regret it.
Inv Zora Polasis: I suppose so
Vee Barlett: Fascinating.
Inv Zora Polasis: Is it?
MeLange: wow cool
Vee Barlett: What happened to your mom? Or do you want to talk about it?
Matthias Crowtooth: W-what? I'm just... admiring the decor...?
Inv Zora Polasis: Have you met Rodrigo the blacksmith apprentice? He's your brother
Vee Barlett: Huh? He is? I shouldn't be too surprised. I had my suspicions.
Inv Zora Polasis: Jonas works with the fishmonger
Levi Reed: So... we should go get baths... maybe haircuts?
Inv Zora Polasis: Adelia sells fruit at the market
Vee Barlett: Jonas? Wait, really? .... not sure about wanting to be related to him.
Levi Reed: I mean, my hair is perfect, but the rest of you...
Inv Zora Polasis: sighs again
Vee Barlett: Oh! Adelia is sweet! She gives me extra now and then. We had wondered.
Matthias Crowtooth: sighs
Inv Zora Polasis: We should take a tour one of these days
Vee Barlett: Hmm, but they kind of.... hold a grudge. Sorry about that. That, well, you know. how Pa is.
Matthias Crowtooth: Celibacy or being related to Vee.... Hmmm....
Vee Barlett: You love me, Matty. You held my hand earlier, remember?
Vee Barlett: Because I do. And I might cut it off next time.
Matthias Crowtooth: blushes and ducks his head
Matthias Crowtooth: okay, okay. I'm sorry.
Inv Zora Polasis: I'm sorry I had not discovered you earlier
Vee Barlett: Same. But we know each other know, and best way to get to know people is with adventure!
Levi Reed: So the haircuts?
Vee Barlett: Haircuts? I'm not cutting my hair.
Matthias Crowtooth: Maybe the true haircut was the friends we met along the way?
Matthias Crowtooth: But yeah, not sure why they left us all alone.
Ratbone Carder: i could do with a shaping
MeLange: haircuts?
Levi Reed: Not you, Vee, but definitely the bath
Vee Barlett: I do need a bath.
MeLange: I could go for a bath
BOB Baths for all
BOB So Zora goes off to the Cathedral to clean up and get any other items she wants to bring on tonight's venture
BOB Matthias goes off to the ship and reports back to the captian what has happened so far
BOB and can see if he can find Rothuss if he survived from his visit with Adelaide
BOB Adelaide is the Navy officer that you sweet talked
BOB Now I need each of you to describe how you are dressed, what you look like when you THINK you are ready for Rocco
BOB You have gone through the piles of clothing that were presented
BOB All the accessories
Jericho: Clean shaven, baths, not smelley, wearing priest formal wear found in the pile, cloth shoes and a simple talisman of Locrin
MeLange: Purple leather like Eddie Murphy and fresh new haircut
Matthias Crowtooth: clean-shaven (shut up Vee, I do too need to shave), wearing a doublet, pressed pants, and a dark blue vest. Hair is combed and pulled back and straightened.
Inv Zora Polasis: Black leather pants and boots, with white poofy shirt. Leather suspenders across the blouse. Belt with her sheath for her dagger and rapier – empty. Hair up but with loose curls hanging down and gold hoop earrings
Ratbone Carder: Ratbone's hair is down and flowing, red and gold, slashed sleeves and breeches
Vee Barlett: white shirt, blue-black vest, black shirt, boots, pirate-y but not TOO overly dressed and showing off her apparent family weath??
BOB and welcome back to Troy and Rocco
Troy Bartlett: My lovely daughters
Troy Barlett: You have outdone yourselves
Vee Barlett: Thanks Pa!
Troy Barlett: Drops 6 small belt pouches on the sideboard
Rocco de Luc: He means well, truly he does
Vee Barlett: Aw man.... what?
Rocco de Luc: walks over to Vee and starts to tug and replace and pull out
Matthias Crowtooth: grabs the bags
Rocco de Luc: Pushes a kerkief into her hand
Rocco de Luc: Keep this at your nose
Vee Barlett: On my nose?
Rocco de Luc: You need to look demure
Vee Barlett: UGH I hate that but fine.
Rocco de Luc: and oh so sweet
Vee Barlett: Ew
Rocco de Luc: and then be very careful
Matthias Crowtooth: sighs, looks at Zora, and drops all the bags back where they were
Jericho: Coughs
Rocco de Luc: when you wave this red corner at someone's nose
Rocco de Luc: be ready to get out of the way of their.... indigestion
Vee Barlett: Oh clever!
Rocco de Luc: Steps over to Zora
Inv Zora Polasis: takes a breath
Rocco de Luc: Pulls out two more leather belts
Rocco de Luc: wraps them around her waist
Rocco de Luc: and then slips a collar around her neck
Rocco de Luc: Be careful with this one
Rocco de Luc: You can slip the garrot out of it easily enough but it is hard to get it back in
Inv Zora Polasis: Think I should have learned to use a whip rather than a rapier
Rocco de Luc: Your wit is as sharp
Inv Zora Polasis: Interesting. Thank you
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles
Rocco de Luc: Looks over Melange
Rocco de Luc: No
Rocco de Luc: Just no
MeLange poses
MeLange: what?
Matthias Crowtooth: chuckles
Vee Barlett: laughs then tries to hide it
Rocco de Luc: Green is your color not purple
Rocco de Luc: There are shirts
MeLange: I dunno purple is pretty cool
Rocco de Luc: Here, put this one over that
MeLange: ugh fine
Rocco de Luc: The green and purple will clash just the right way
MeLange puts shirt on
Rocco de Luc: They will all look at your chest
Vee Barlett: Not his sexy back?
MeLange: Huh that sounds pretty good I guess
Inv Zora Polasis: looks at his chest
MeLange: Thanks Rocco
Rocco de Luc: Young girl,
Rocco de Luc: Those are excellent
Rocco de Luc: I like that a lot
Rocco de Luc: but you need something more with those pipes
Rocco de Luc: Brings out a silver threaded shoulder harness
Matthias Crowtooth: Are pipes a euphemism?
Ratbone Carder: you mean my lute?
Ratbone Carder: this lute?
Ratbone Carder: waving lute around again
Rocco de Luc: Oh is that what you call that?
Levi Reed: So... we can keep this stuff, right Rocco?
Rocco de Luc: Pipes sound so much better
Rocco de Luc: Look at my Lute
Rocco de Luc: Instead of Do you want to play with my pipes
Rocco de Luc: I think you will do just fine
Ratbone Carder: sweeping bow
Rocco de Luc: Oh and that harness is reinforced so you can use it to grapple someeone
Levi Reed: YEAH you can
Rocco de Luc: Looking over Levi
Rocco de Luc: Sighs
Rocco de Luc: Seriously?
Levi Reed: What? I look GOOD for a prostitute
Rocco de Luc: Just what are you trying to accomplish?
Rocco de Luc: You look like someone just anyone could hire you
Vee Barlett: Who knows with him.
Rocco de Luc: You need to be exclusive
Levi Reed: Ok well fix me Rocco
Vee Barlett: laughs
Rocco de Luc: How many months do we have?
Matthias Crowtooth: I mean, the basis to a strong business foundation is being approachable, right? More business is good business?
Levi Reed: Ouch
Vee Barlett: laughs harder
Rocco de Luc: But we can make something happen for you
Rocco de Luc: YANKS down Levi's pants
Rocco de Luc: These go
Matthias Crowtooth: covers his eyes
Levi Reed: The priest can make my forecastle pink, if that helps
Rocco de Luc: Pulls
Rocco de Luc: OH
Rocco de Luc: That is a thought
Rocco de Luc: Such a good boy!
Levi Reed: winks at Jericho
Jericho: Sideyes Levi
Vee Barlett: He's trying to be chaste and save his spells.
Jericho: Promise?
Matthias Crowtooth: Oh... do you hear that? Captain Flame is calling for me. Sorry, I guess you are all on your own.
Rocco de Luc: I doubt your Priest can last that long
Matthias Crowtooth: Good luck with your pink forecastles
Rocco de Luc: But we can use something else
Rocco de Luc: disappears for a moment upstairs
Levi Reed: Makes long eye contact with Jericho while pantless
Rocco de Luc: Calls back, and put on the blue tights he yells
Vee Barlett: Left him without pants Rocco?? The rest of us don't wanna see that!
Jericho: Smiles Evily
Levi Reed: FIIIIINE
Rocco de Luc: VEE Be a dear and cut him open with your dagger
Levi Reed: reluctantly puts on the tights
Jericho: Yes please
Vee Barlett: OH! Sure!
Vee Barlett: ....wait the clothes or HIM?
Rocco de Luc: Coming down the stairs
Rocco de Luc: He needs to fit this through them
Rocco de Luc: holding up a blue codpiece
Levi Reed: Nice
Rocco de Luc: Strap this on Levi
Levi Reed: Gladly
Rocco de Luc: Then slip it through the slit in the tights
Rocco de Luc: That looks much better
Levi Reed: And does it come with something deadly? Or just my charm?
Vee Barlett: If you say so...
Ratbone Carder: snickers
Inv Zora Polasis: That looks like it will be a ... big ... distraction
Rocco de Luc: Exactly dear Zora
Ratbone Carder: charm. that's what we'll call it
Matthias Crowtooth: That looks like a big... overcompensation
Rocco de Luc: Remember to not take it off with your bare hands
Rocco de Luc: Takes out a compact and dusts it over your codpiece
Rocco de Luc: With glitter
Levi Reed: Fantastic
Rocco de Luc: Glitter is evil, gets everywhere, you will never get it off of you if you touch it
Rocco de Luc: So you will know exactly who touched you
Matthias Crowtooth: So, it is like syphilis?
Levi Reed: Look, Rocco, I know you're significantly older than me, and Vee's dad and everything, but if you're ever single...
Jericho: Then....why is he wearing it?
Jericho: Oh
Vee Barlett: Levi, I will cut you.
Levi Reed: Worth it
Vee Barlett: I know a great place to feed the fish. Don't forget.
Rocco de Luc: Jericho
Jericho: Backs up quickly. NO GLITTER
Rocco de Luc: Jericho jericho jericho
Jericho: Flees
Levi Reed: Why would someone clandestinely be grabbing my codpiece when they could be doing it openly?
Vee Barlett: shuts the door to prevent fleeing
Jericho: Slams into door
Jericho: bounces off
Jericho: NO GLITTER
Rocco de Luc: That just will not do
Jericho: GAHHHARE
Rocco de Luc: Takes off the holy symbol
Jericho: Oh
Jericho: Deflates. Oh man
Rocco de Luc: Tuck this in a pocket if you simply must
Levi Reed: TAKE OFF HIS PANTS
Matthias Crowtooth: Is that blasphemy?
Jericho: Thinks....
Jericho: No I don't think so. I'll keep it with me
Vee Barlett: starts questioning her friendships
Jericho: In my pocket
Jericho: carefully wraps up the talisman, and slips it in
Rocco de Luc: Pulls out fine silk pants, and expensive leather boots
Jericho: carefully wraps up the talisman, and slips it in
Matthias Crowtooth: Is that a holy symbol in your pocket or are you happy to see Levi?
Vee Barlett: laughs
Jericho: Stow it Cabin Boy
Levi Reed: grins
Jericho: Grumbles
Jericho: I'm not...that rich. Those pants look expensive
Rocco de Luc: With a blue shirt over it then SLICES the vestments down the front
Jericho: Well...that might be blasphemy
Rocco de Luc: and here you go
Jericho: I'm feeling a bit off put now
Jericho: Ah.....
Jericho: Sure
Matthias Crowtooth: Eh, take it out of the Barlett tithes when you are next at the church.
Rocco de Luc: Drapes a pair of gold dice as a medallion over his head
Levi Reed: The... holy symbol... in your pocket says otherwise
Jericho: Ah....the other symbol of Locrin. Thank you Sir
Jericho: That means a great deal to me
Rocco de Luc: Pinches Jericho's cheek
Jericho: Blushes
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Move Silently [PERCENT:Move Silently] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 86] [d100 = 96]
Matthias Crowtooth: moves towards the door
Vee Barlett: locks the door
Vee Barlett: Matty. No.
Rocco de Luc: Looking around
Matthias Crowtooth: oh...
Jericho: Blocks the Window
Matthias Crowtooth: eyes the doors, calculates Jericho's weight and the force of doing a tackle
Rocco de Luc: Looks Matthias up and down
Levi Reed: points to his glitter area and smiles
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Hide In Shadows [PERCENT:Hide In Shadows] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 33] [d100 = 48]
Matthias Crowtooth: hides behind Vee
Vee Barlett: shoves him away
Matthias Crowtooth: ow ow ow
Vee Barlett: and lets in a little more sunlight
Matthias Crowtooth: hisses
Jericho: Lights up a Lantern
Rocco de Luc: So this is interesting
Vee Barlett: That's a nice way of putting it, Dad.
Matthias Crowtooth: I disagree.
Matthias Crowtooth: Rather bland and background, just the way I like it.
Levi Reed: You gotta get him some kind of scarf or something
Levi Reed: He'll stand out with that neck
Rocco de Luc: How sold are you on your hair?
Matthias Crowtooth: A bladed scarf?
Matthias Crowtooth: I haven't sold any of it, actually
Vee Barlett: Are we shaving it?? Can I help???
Levi Reed: I SAID he should get a haircut
Matthias Crowtooth: I like it; it keeps my head warm
Rocco de Luc: Not all of it
Rocco de Luc: just a bit
Ratbone Carder: shoulda got one while a moderate one was still on the menu
Rocco de Luc: HERE
Vee Barlett: That's not as fun.
Matthias Crowtooth: Actually, it ALL keeps my head warm
Rocco de Luc: Pulls out a razor
Rocco de Luc: Sit down
Matthias Crowtooth: draws sword
Matthias Crowtooth: No thanks
Rocco de Luc: Raises an eyebrow?
Levi Reed: Vee will cut you
Vee Barlett: Matty, we do not draw weapons here.
Vee Barlett: And I will. With your own dagger.
Matthias Crowtooth: grumbles, puts away sword
Rocco de Luc: Do you think you can do better than me?
Matthias Crowtooth: I am flattered, but never thought of you that way
Rocco de Luc: Sit
Levi Reed -> Matthias Crowtooth: Dude this is pirate mafia. You can NOT threaten them if you value your life
Matthias Crowtooth -> Levi Reed: Death before haircut!!!!
Levi Reed -> Matthias Crowtooth: It might come to that
Vee Barlett: pulls Matty over to make him sit
Matthias Crowtooth: sits
Rocco de Luc: Lathers up a quick bowl
Rocco de Luc: straps the razor
Matthias Crowtooth: grips Vee's hand tightly and closes eyes
Vee Barlett: rolls her eyes but lets him
Levi Reed: accidentally sheds some glitter
Rocco de Luc: and then quickly gives Matty a quick hair cut creating a swathe of bald on the left side just above his ear
Rocco de Luc: Then wipes it clean
Ratbone Carder: oooh an undercut! nice!
Matthias Crowtooth: Hail Umberlee, full of darkness....
Rocco de Luc: Picks up a cosmettic case
Matthias Crowtooth: the sea is with thee.
Vee Barlett: Blessed are thee.
Rocco de Luc: and then paints in a very realistic scar
Vee Barlett: Amongst the most amazing of us...
Matthias Crowtooth: Blessed art thou amongst evil goddesses.
Ratbone Carder: ooooooooooo
Rocco de Luc: and adds stitches
Rocco de Luc: There you go
Ratbone Carder: loving it more
Vee Barlett: Hmm, interesting.
Ratbone Carder: so jealous
Rocco de Luc: Now Vee?
Vee Barlett: Yeah Dad?
Rocco de Luc: Give him a black eye
Vee Barlett: grins
Jericho: Wait what?
Vee Barlett: Wait... but doesn't he need to see out of it?
Rocco de Luc: Fine just below the cheek bone
Jericho: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 11]
Jericho: Points out the spot
Jericho: Right here
Jericho: Will swell up just enough
Vee Barlett: Hold still, Matty.
Levi Reed -> Matthias Crowtooth: Vee really WILL murder me, I don't doubt that for a second
Levi Reed -> Matthias Crowtooth: Now That's What I Call Pirate Mafia!
Matthias Crowtooth -> Levi Reed: Total Party Vee
Jericho: Don't worry Mate. I'm a medical professional
Vee Barlett: Martial Arts: Glancing blow [d20 = 16]
Vee Barlett: [DAMAGE (M)] Punch Result:1 [TYPE: bludgeoning (1d0=1)] [d0 = 1]
Vee Barlett: KNOCK OUT ROLL [TARGET:2] Knockout roll fail! [d100 = 92]
Rocco de Luc: Excellent
Jericho: Winces
Matthias Crowtooth: ugh...
Jericho: Glances over
Jericho: Oh man
Vee Barlett: You did deserve that, you know.
Matthias Crowtooth: pretends to slump over
Rocco de Luc: Pats Matthias on the shoulder
Jericho: Uh...you'll be fine
Ratbone Carder: aw
Ratbone Carder: frowns
Rocco de Luc: You dress exquisetly but you just need to show you have a rough edge
Rocco de Luc: Carry your rapier with you
Ratbone Carder: you couldn't have done that with the makeup?
Rocco de Luc: dare them to take it from you
Vee Barlett: He does....?
Levi Reed: Oh
Levi Reed: Nice, I like this new Matty
Matthias Crowtooth: I think my empty dagger sheathe detracts from the image. Should probably have a dagger in it.
Matthias Crowtooth: eyeballs Vee.
Rocco de Luc: Might be useful to give that up at the door
Vee Barlett: You succeed tonight, I *might* give it back. Usually I don't give back presents.
Matthias Crowtooth: Just resell them?
Levi Reed: She will give it back to you in your thigh in your sleep
Vee Barlett: What I do with them is my business.
Matthias Crowtooth: Why would she be anywhere near where I sleep?
Levi Reed -> Matthias Crowtooth: Pirate. Mafia.
Matthias Crowtooth -> Levi Reed: LOL, fine, fine. Geez, some people are so attached to life
Vee Barlett: You sleeping in the crow's nest on the sail back?
Matthias Crowtooth: ....fair
Rocco de Luc: You have your funds, you look reasonably put together
Rocco de Luc: you should be glad it is winter
Vee Barlett: I look FABULOUS.
Rocco de Luc: otherwise the new looks from Seagate would be in and heaven knows how we could make that work
Vee Barlett: I can pull off anything!
Vee Barlett: With your help.
Levi Reed: Do we have our funds?
Inv Zora Polasis: takes one of bags and looks inside
Rocco de Luc: 25 gold for each of you
Levi Reed: I hope we can go to Seagate one day
Levi Reed: Vee?
Inv Zora Polasis: looks up
Rocco de Luc: Do try to steal at least 200 back please
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you! That is very generous
Vee Barlett: Sure, one day. I might have business there.
Jericho: Um, I do believe we give this back when we are done
The time is 4:21 PM
<font color="#000000">Levi Reed added 25 GP on Vee's Hot Dad.
Vee Barlett: remembers why she never brought Levi over to the city before to meet her dads
<font color="#000000">Inv Zora Polasis added 25 GP on from the Barletts
<font color="#000000">Vee Barlett added 25 GP on from the best dads
<font color="#000000">Jericho added 25 GP on from the Barletts
<font color="#000000">Matthias Crowtooth added 25 GP on from the Barletts
<font color="#000000">MeLange added 25 GP on from the Barletts
<font color="#000000">Ratbone Carder added 25 PP on from the BarlettsRocco de Luc: You all look very nice
Rocco de Luc: You will have an experience tonight
Inv Zora Polasis: Most definitely
User has gone AFK. (Carissa)
Troy Barlett: Is there anything I can send your way for your investigation Zora?
Inv Zora Polasis: I'm not sure. I just hope we can capture Hugh or Ruffus' attention
Troy Barlett: When you find your suspect be careful
Troy Barlett: Ruffus might be able to see go away
Levi Reed: Do you think I can seduce him? Or is it going to have to be a lady?
Matthias Crowtooth: My dagger is pretty good at seducing.
Levi Reed: Vee has your dagger man, give it a rest
Troy Barlett: Hugh is not in your league
Troy Barlett: yet
Matthias Crowtooth: Tough break, Levi. Maybe you can seduce someone like him next year.
Troy Barlett: Good luck
Troy Barlett: the carriages will be here shortly
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you
Troy Bartlett: I have a different meeting to attend tonight
Matthias Crowtooth: sighs and resists the urge to wipe off his makeup
Troy Barlett: Or I would watch this
Ratbone Carder: starting to get nervous
Levi Reed: Matty, do NOT get sweaty tonight. You'll blow our cover
Inv Zora Polasis: hopes this meeting does not result in yet another sibling
Matthias Crowtooth: I don't sweat and I naturally smell like oranges. No need to worry on my behalf.
BOB So two carriages, who is in which one?
BOB Unless something happens it is presumed that Ava is in awe in the Cathedral
Jericho: Jericho glances back and froth, and then hops in the second carriage
Ratbone Carder: snaps fingers imperiously
Matthias Crowtooth: immediately moves to the first carriage
Inv Zora Polasis: takes the carriage without possible glitter damage
Ratbone Carder: gets in whatever carriage has room still
Levi Reed: follows Ratbone into whichever carriage she gets in
Vee Barlett: Vee in front carriage of course as the apparent mafia pirate princess??
MeLange: Follows Levi
BOB so Carriage Number one
BOB Vee, Zora, Matty
BOB Carriage Number Two
BOB Ratbone, Levi, Jericho, Melange
Matthias Crowtooth: tries not to sweat
BOB You have your plan you remember who you are pretending to be?
BOB Any last words in private
Matthias Crowtooth: If we die, I blame you both.
Jericho: May the Gods be with us
Jericho: Whispers in Prayer
Vee Barlett: I won't, but you might if you blow it.
Levi Reed: Should we split up once we get there, or try to keep together?
Ratbone Carder: if we die, i blame everybody in the front carriage
Levi Reed: Mingle?
Vee Barlett: Just think of all the purses you can cut, Matty.
Jericho: My goal is to be as silent as possible. What is our plan if we find him?
Jericho: Make him sick?
MeLange: Mingle right? That's what you do at a party?
MeLange: at like a fancy party?
Levi Reed: Invite him to a private party in a back room
Vee Barlett: We need to split up. I can't been seen with... well....
MeLange: oh hey quick question, who are we looking for?
Vee Barlett: So you get what we gotta do right?
Levi Reed: Try to talk sense into him, but if that fails, poison
Levi Reed: We're looking for a guy with one leg
Matthias Crowtooth: laconically, "No idea."
MeLange: whoa that got serious fast
MeLange: oh right that guy
Levi Reed: He might not want to cross the church too much... might give the bottle back willingly. Or at least whatever's inside the bottle
MeLange: the thief i remember
Vee Barlett: We're looking for the stamp in the rum, sure, but we're also looking for new... investors for Dad.
MeLange: ahh
Felice Featherdreamer: Welcome to the Pearls of the Sea
Felice Featherdreamer: You are?
Felice Featherdreamer: OH Vee Barlett
Felice Featherdreamer: How surprising it is to see you here
Felice Featherdreamer: Are you here for your father?
Vee Barlett: It's been on my list. About time to visit, wouldn't you say?
Vee Barlett: smiles and tries to act not so rough
Felice Featherdreamer: Dear, he is not here tonight, you might want to go ask for funds some place else
Matthias Crowtooth: stays quiet, and tries to look stern.
Inv Zora Polasis: Oh no, we have funds
Vee Barlett: Oh, no. I'm here on my own decision tonight.
Felice Featherdreamer: And you are?
Inv Zora Polasis: I'm Zora Polasis
Felice Featherdreamer: Why should I let you in Zora?
Inv Zora Polasis: We just finished a little ... job for the Cathedral and we have gold to burn
Felice Featherdreamer: The casino is down the street
Inv Zora Polasis: I want to celebrate all my hard work
Inv Zora Polasis: Oh no. I don't gamble.
Levi Reed: Ivan Burnett, accompanying this lovely lady.
Levi Reed: points to Ratbone
Inv Zora Polasis: I meant drinks and good company.
Vee Barlett: We know where to celebrate properly.
MeLange: She's earned a night of celebration
Matthias Crowtooth: Charles Percival Longbottom... ma'am. Just here to have a good time.
Felice Featherdreamer: Points to Charles, You look dashing tonight
MeLange: I'm MeLange... a pleasure
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 9] [d20 = 19]
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Etiquette [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 3]
MeLange: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 9) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 9]
Levi Reed: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 16]
Inv Zora Polasis: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 6]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 6]
Jericho: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 4]
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Intimidation [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 5]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Artistic Ability [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 10]
Matthias Crowtooth: Thank you, ma'am
Felice Featherdreamer: I can get you something for that eye if you need
Matthias Crowtooth: No need. The swelling is already starting to go down. It is much appreciated, though. You are too kind.
Felice Featherdreamer: Ahh I suppose even the Church needs to celebrate go on in
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles and moves forward
Felice Featherdreamer: and if your father shows up Vee, don't blame me if he makes a scene of you
Vee Barlett: I'm ready for it.
Vee Barlett: gives her practiced demure smile
MeLange: ohh party and a show, i'm excited
Felice Featherdreamer: Steps back several feet away from Levi as he comes in
Matthias Crowtooth: trails two steps behind and to the side of Vee.
Levi Reed: winks at Felice
Sakgu: LOVE that look
Sakgu: walks up to Levi and STROKES up his codpiece
Sakgu: Waves his palm full of glitter in his face
Levi Reed: Sorry sweetheart, spoken for tonight
Sakgu: He laughs,
Levi Reed: Call me tomorrow if your price is right
Sakgu: Yeah
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Artistic Ability [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 11]
Sakgu: and now I can show everyone I was first
Hoyt Peltier: He walks up to Jericho, I was a priest once too
Inv Zora Polasis: do we have a bar map?
Hoyt Peltier: I fell hard
Hoyt Peltier: How does it feel to know you will too?
Jericho: Looks for casual games of chance and fun, a place to talk and small stakes. Or...larger stakes, but not too large
Hoyt Peltier: Everyone does
Jericho: Looks for casual games of chance and fun, a place to talk and small stakes. Or...larger stakes, but not too large
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Pick Pockets [PERCENT:Pick Pockets] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 62] [d100 = 77]
Jericho: Mingling and polite with everyone
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: winks at Melange
Inv Zora Polasis: walks up to bar and orders a drink
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Giggles and walks away
Inv Zora Polasis: Rum please straight up
Jericho: I'm sorry? How do you mean?
MeLange smiles
Noogugh: The bartender takes Zora's order
Jericho: I'm Jericho
Jericho: Who are you good sir?
Noogugh: What kind?
Jericho: Smiles warmly
Vee Barlett: leans against the bar, looking around, trying to look more demured.
Hoyt Peltier: Hoyt Peltier, of the Siren Song Peltiers
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 5] [d20 = 17]
Ratbone Carder: possessively puts an arm around Levi's waist
Inv Zora Polasis: takes her drink and surveys the room. starts to circulate
Jericho: Is that a musician group sir?
Ratbone Carder: stick close pretty boy
Hoyt Peltier: You look like a young.... uninteresting person
Hoyt Peltier: Walks away from Jericho
Levi Reed: does an adorable little hip bump
Jericho: Oh thank gods
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Information Gathering [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 8]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 9]
Jericho: Mutters
Jericho: Continues on
Gaerradh Berilan: Young Vee Barlett
Vee Barlett: Hmm?
Jericho: continues on looking and mingling
Gaerradh Berilan: Did your father finally let you come back to the city?
Jericho: continues on looking and mingling
Jericho: offering polite smiles and nicesties
Vee Barlett: Oh, you know, just had to sweet talk him.
Jericho: looking for games, or an odd Peg Leg
Gaerradh Berilan: So you returned that vase?
Vee Barlett: I returned it. To a place.
Gaerradh Berilan: Too bad, I would have paid you more for it
Vee Barlett: Damnit. I knew it...
Vee Barlett: Er...
Vee Barlett: cough
Vee Barlett: I'll keep that in mind.
The time is 11:21 PM
Inv Zora Polasis: spots a man who looks like he has more than enough to drink already. Stumbles into him
Inv Zora Polasis: [TOWER] [SKILL] Pick Pockets [PERCENT:Pick Pockets] (vs. Target 40) [FAILURE by 60] [d100 = 100]
Samara Bliznyuk: GRABS Zora
Samara Bliznyuk: Look young lady
Inv Zora Polasis: Sorry I was falling
Matthias Crowtooth: frowns and moves closer to Zora and the man
Jericho: Peers over at the group
Jericho: hesitates for a moment
Matthias Crowtooth: Is there a problem here?
Samara Bliznyuk: Yes yes, like I was about to fall into your.... looks down.... let us be discrete and say your crotch
Vee Barlett: You wouldn't be... looking for anything specific at the moment, are you Gaerradh?
Samara Bliznyuk: What are you really try to do?
Inv Zora Polasis: You never know where a lady's hands might go when she falls into a man like you
Gaerradh Berilan: To Vee, I am here trying to hear what anyone is looking for young Vee then I hope to send you off to find it
Vee Barlett: And if I was looking for something?
Samara Bliznyuk: Looks at Zora
Inv Zora Polasis: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 4]
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles innocently
Samara Bliznyuk: Keeping a hold on Zora's wrist,
Levi Reed: Would you like me to order you a drink, darling? (To Ratbone)
Inv Zora Polasis: can you hold me a bit harder? I like it better that way
Samara Bliznyuk: Let us go to the bar and you can buy me something you think might make me forgive you
Samara Bliznyuk: warm smile whispers, Tease
Inv Zora Polasis: I'd love that
Matthias Crowtooth: thinks to intervene on Zora's behalf, thinks better of it.
Inv Zora Polasis: heads to the bar
Hycis Ilnatar: WHAT am I doing here
Hycis Ilnatar: WHY and I here
Hycis Ilnatar: WHO are you?
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Giggles and waves at Melange from across the room
Jericho: Jericho continues investigating and being as boring as possible. He looks for peg legs, other conversations, or furtive glances from someone who might see the group and appear nervious. He's attempting to read the room.
Jericho: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 19) [SUCCESS by 15] [d20 = 4]
Ratbone Carder: Levi, yes please
Willis Magnuson: Looking at Jericho
Willis Magnuson: Looking for an easy mark?
MeLange Waves back to Zreestrarm with a hesitant look
Willis Magnuson: not going to find one here
Jericho: Not on you if it makes you feel better. Actually, no one really here period
Jericho: You could say I'm looking for someone
Levi Reed: heads to the bar
Willis Magnuson: Looks the room over
Willis Magnuson: Lots of someone's here
Jericho: Smiles
Jericho: Indeed
Jericho: I heard a healer might be needed
Willis Magnuson: Doubt it
Jericho: With friends willing to pay
Willis Magnuson: until morning at least
Jericho: Laughs
Jericho: You might be right.
Jericho: It's too refined here
Jericho: Sighs
Jericho: Probably a fools errand
Tristana Cragore: Hello there walking up to Ratbone
Tristana Cragore: Are you here to entertain me?
Levi Reed: Pardon me, barkeep. A glass of wine for my companion
Ratbone Carder: strummy strum strums
Ratbone Carder: absoltely!
Willis Magnuson: Come on back here and I will set you up with a game of chance
Willis Magnuson: no casting wags a finger
Jericho: I swear
Jericho: Solumnly
Gaerradh Berilan: Looks at Levi,
Ratbone Carder: (singing) captivation! elevation! higher thanwine!
Gaerradh Berilan: you really have the funds to pay for something sweetie?
Gaerradh Berilan: You are just here for arm candy I get it
Ratbone Carder: germination! rumination! no, i'm biding my time!
Jericho: Follows Willis
Gaerradh Berilan: just send her over and she can pay for you
Levi Reed: Ah, well, she has sent me here, you see
Levi Reed: I've got a bit of an allowance for the evening, for her pleasure, you understand
Tristana Cragore: Can I imagine what you are thinking?
Tristana Cragore: (To rathbone)
Ratbone Carder: all the lord and all the ladies and the ones you can't tell!
Levi Reed: But I'm willing to spend a bit more than is strictly necessary if you have any tips on who might be looking for someone in my line of work tomorrow evening
Ratbone Carder: happier than heaven, more delighted than hell
Gaerradh Berilan: Well I can make that happen for you then
Tristana Cragore: That is pretty
Samara Bliznyuk: So my young investigator
Ratbone Carder: (singing) what am i thinking? can you gbut guess?
Samara Bliznyuk: what who are you going to try to fleece next?
Ratbone Carder: these scandalous scoundrels just want to undress
Ratbone Carder: but you, my dear mystery, can't help but impress
Ratbone Carder: what am i thinking? can you but guess?
Inv Zora Polasis: I'm not trying to fleece anyone. I am sorry. I just ... I wanted to ... feel better after the other night
Ratbone Carder: sweeping bow
Samara Bliznyuk: That is a very pretty frown
Samara Bliznyuk: You must do so well with the guards
Inv Zora Polasis: I was at a church celebration and met someone. A real charmer. He said he was going to get a bottle for us and be right back and he just up and disappeared on me
Levi Reed: (in a quieter, less confident voice) er... how much is that glass of wine, if you don't mind?
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles
Inv Zora Polasis: I don't do guards
Samara Bliznyuk: You just evade them
Inv Zora Polasis: Don't you?
Gaerradh Berilan: 2 gold for the bottle
Gaerradh Berilan: bottles only
Inv Zora Polasis: They just get in the way
Levi Reed: Ah, thank you sir
Ratbone Carder: strumming and humming while we mingle
Vee Barlett: overhears and prays Levi doesn't try to just chug the bottle right there
Samara Bliznyuk: I direct them my young investigator
Inv Zora Polasis: laughs
<font color="#000000">Levi Reed spent 3 GP on an overpriced bottle of wine and some gossip
Ratbone Carder: catches Levi's eye, doing a "come with me" head tilt
Samara Bliznyuk: You should know
Inv Zora Polasis: I am just getting myself in trouble at every turn now aren't I?
Inv Zora Polasis: Perhaps I should not drink anymore tonight
Ratbone Carder: strummy strum strum
Levi Reed: Anything... worth a young companion's interest going on lately?
Matthias Crowtooth: keeps an eye out on Vee and Zora to see how they are doing
Gaerradh Berilan: I would say to keep an eye out on him nods to Samara, if he has his eye on her she is in trouble
Gaerradh Berilan: It should be intersting
Levi Reed: nods to Ratbone and holds up the bottle of wine
Inv Zora Polasis: [CHECK] Intelligence (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 9]
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Local History [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 7]
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Statecraft [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 9]
-> Inv Zora Polasis: Zora realizes this is the head of the City Guards and brother in law to the Baron
Levi Reed: Thank you sir. If you hear of anyone who might require my services in the future, please send them my way
Levi Reed: heads back to Ratbone
Hycis Ilnatar: Why oh why does it only rain when it is wet
Hycis Ilnatar: Why can't we get rain when it is dry?
Levi Reed -> Ratbone Carder: So the bartender says the person talking to the investigator is someone we need to watch out for
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Blows a kiss to Melange
Inv Zora Polasis: But if you head up the city guards then you must be the Baron's brother in law. I did not recognize you when I placed my hands on you. That was me just wanting to ... do what I wanted to do
Rathal Gourael: Steps up to Matthias
MeLange raises an eyebrow and smiles
Rathal Gourael: What happened to you?
Matthias Crowtooth: turns to look at Rathal
Ratbone Carder: looking to see who zora is talking to
Matthias Crowtooth: I was involved in a mission for the church. Went a bit rough and...
Matthias Crowtooth: touches bruise
Rathal Gourael: You must have failed
Matthias Crowtooth: I got a bit scraped during it.
MeLange Approaches Zreestrarm
Rathal Gourael: Or they would have healed you
MeLange: how are you enjoying the party?
Matthias Crowtooth: Not at all. I haven't returned to report yet. We are enjoying some downtime before we return.
Matthias Crowtooth: But I thank you for your concern. And you are?
Levi Reed -> Ratbone Carder: Let's make our way over to Vee, so we can warn her that her sister could be in trouble?
Ratbone Carder -> Levi Reed: yes lets
Rathal Gourael: I am Sir Gourael, owner of a lonely heart
Ratbone Carder: wanders back over towards Vee
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Giggles with Melange
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: It is such a fun night
MeLange Giggles
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: I never get to come out like this
Levi Reed -> Vee Barlett: The barkeep says that guy is trouble, and your sister needs to watch out for him. (Points discreetly to Samara)
Levi Reed -> Vee Barlett: Ok, but we should probably keep an eye on him
Vee Barlett -> Levi Reed: Who is he?
Levi Reed -> Vee Barlett: Not sure, barkeep just said trouble
Vee Barlett -> Levi Reed: Good chance to see if she can handle herslef.
Levi Reed -> Vee Barlett: YOU can probably get away with asking. Me, not so much
Matthias Crowtooth: A pleasure, I'm sure. Charles Percival Longbottom, adventurer.
MeLange: Oh, and why is that?
Rathal Gourael: You really should try to get healed before spending your reward
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: My master keeps me locked up
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Tonight I got out
Ratbone Carder -> Rothuss Carder: okay i got a tip that Zora is talking to someone dangerous to her
Sakgu: Walks up to Lirtimya
MeLange: locked up?
Sakgu: Wipes his hand down his face
MeLange: That sounds... not great
Sakgu: Walks away
Vee Barlett -> Levi Reed: Well, yeah. He's... uh, just. yeah.
MeLange a look of worry arises
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Oh I think that it is just fine
Matthias Crowtooth: I'll keep that in mind... should I take further missions with the Church.
Lirtimya: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 13]
BOB and Yes you do detect that you have glitter on your face now from some interaction but nothing else appears to be amiss
MeLange: locked up? Like in a cage?
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: It is a very nice cage
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: there are lots of pillows
MeLange: Zree... May I call you Zree?
Hycis Ilnatar: wonder where which wish wanders
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Giggles
Vee Barlett: You a poet?
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: What is your name?
MeLange: I am MeLange... and it is truly a pleasure to meet you
Levi Reed: I'm a poet!
Vee Barlett: leans back a little
Hycis Ilnatar: SCREAMS
Hycis Ilnatar: YOU CAN HEAR ME?????
Vee Barlett: Gaerr, do I need to intervene over there?
Hycis Ilnatar: OH MY GOD
Vee Barlett: nods towards Zora
Matthias Crowtooth: glances over
Vee Barlett: Did anyone else hear anything?
MeLange: So Zree, what is special about tonight that you were allowed to go out?
Matthias Crowtooth: to Rathal: "I take it that you are a regular in this fine establishment?"
BOB 14 NPCs so far in this party
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Oh I was not allowed out
Vee Barlett: sighs
Vee Barlett: Yeah, should I not hear you?
: Thought Capture casted from Jericho
-> Jericho: I have to find a way to track Ruffus down, he should have been here tonight
MeLange: so how are you here Zree?
Ratbone Carder -> Levi Reed: i saw you whisper in Vee's ear. did you tell her?
Inv Zora Polasis: So Samara, were you at the Baron's party the other night? I don't remember seeing you.
Samara Bliznyuk: I was busy this past week getting ready for the Baron's trip
Samara Bliznyuk: I am glad that you noticed my diligence
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles
Samara Bliznyuk: Maybe you can try to distract me again
Jericho: Moves to Vee. "I need to speak with you?"
Jericho: May I have a moment of your time?
BOB Thank you TMO sorry Jtom
Vee Barlett: looks around before walking off somewhere more dscrete
Vee Barlett: Better be quick. I don't know you here.
Jericho: Someone is thinking really really loudly: "I have to find a way to track Ruffus down, he should have been here tonight?"
Jericho: Whispers
Levi Reed -> Ratbone Carder: I did. She didn't seem concerned
Gaerradh Berilan: Levi
Ratbone Carder -> Levi Reed: well alright then
Gaerradh Berilan: What do you think of that bottle?
Gaerradh Berilan: Need another?
Jericho: I don't know what it means, just that it was said
Jericho: In thought form
Jericho: Just trust me on this
Jericho: Moves off
Vee Barlett: thinks and walks off
Lirtimya: Well that was.. rude.
Lirtimya: tries to de-glitter herself.
Inv Zora Polasis: Would you like that? I might not find my lost friend that way, but that could be okay. He didn't really seem like my type with his injury and all. How would you like to be distracted? Another drink? I could stumble into you again ...
Levi Reed: Ah, I would love to sir, but I don't drink on the job
Samara Bliznyuk: I would suggest that we move such distractions to a different area
Levi Reed: I always appreciate good conversation though
Inv Zora Polasis: After you.
Inv Zora Polasis: watches the room closely as she follows
Samara Bliznyuk: Follow along if you want to stay
Vee Barlett: debates interrupting Zora but sees them walking off
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 9]
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Information Gathering [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 5]
Strides off to a small staircase that leads up
Jericho: Looking for Zora to pass the message, sees Zora get up and moves to intercept
Ratbone Carder -> Levi Reed: lets follow zora and that other at a distance, shall we?
BOB Zora heads upstairs
Vee Barlett: walks over to Matty
Vee Barlett: Go make sure Zora is fine, yeah? You can sneak better.
Vee Barlett: quietly
Levi Reed -> Ratbone Carder: After you, my lady
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Melange why are you here
Jericho: Zora! Long time no see
Jericho: Blushes as he notices her walking up the stairs
Jericho: Ah
Matthias Crowtooth: nods without saying anything
Jericho: My apologies
Inv Zora Polasis: Jericho! I was just going upstairs
Ratbone Carder: taking Levi in tow, following Zora and whatsisface at a distance
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Move Silently [PERCENT:Move Silently] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 26] [d100 = 36]
Matthias Crowtooth: pushes past a knot of people, trying to be quiet but failing
MeLange: Honestly Zree, I came here looking for investors
Matthias Crowtooth: moves to trail Zora
MeLange: a venture out to sea, but I feel myself overtaken by your story
Inv Zora Polasis: Do you have something to say to me?
BOB He walked to the stairs
BOB Zora was following
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Why would you go out to sea
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: It is so much safer here
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: In the sea are monsters that will eat a young woman
Levi Reed: tries to catch Samara's eye and wink at him (her?)
Jericho: Whispers so only ZORA can hear, quickly "I have to find a way to track Ruffus down, he should have been here tonight" Thought Capture Zora.
Jericho: Raises voice
BOB Samara is walking up the stairs
Jericho: Ah, I apologize
MeLange: You are correct Zree, it is safer here
Jericho: I didn't realize you were busy
Jericho: Enjoy your evening investigator!
Jericho: Walks quickly away
MeLange: but also poorer here, and there are riches to be had out where it is dangerous, because it is dangerous
Inv Zora Polasis: shakes her head
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: OH danger is rich?
Inv Zora Polasis: All right
MeLange: I must strike while I am still young and strong
Inv Zora Polasis: continues to follow Samara
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: How strong are you?
MeLange: I just need others to believe in me
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: I believe in you
MeLange: test me
MeLange smiles
MeLange: thank you Zree
Hycis Ilnatar: The rain falls and blots out the sun
Hycis Ilnatar: There is a little black spot on the sun today
MeLange: not that strong really, just enough to get by
Levi Reed: Would you mind if I mingle a bit, my lady? (to Ratbone)
Vee Barlett: A little black spot?
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Cautiously wraps her fingers around Melange's throat
MeLange: Zree?
Ratbone Carder: Please mingle as you like
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: SQUEEZES
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: TIGHT
Levi Reed: does a slight bow
Ratbone Carder: i'm continuing
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: HARDER
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: a glint in her eye
MeLange flexes his neck muscles
Ratbone Carder: gestures with her eyes that she's following Zora
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: TIGHT
Levi Reed: heads back to the bartender
MeLange feels his throat beggining to weaken, but holds
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: GRINS
Ratbone Carder: puts away the lute
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: HARDER
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: SO HARD
MeLange looks her in the eye and smiles
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: SO STRONG
Jericho: Uh Melange? You appear to have someone suffocating you?
Jericho: Stopped as he approaches
BOB Melange can make a Con check
Jericho: Looks around, to see if anoyone else is seeing someone get strangled
Ratbone Carder: continuing to follow zora and Samara through the crowd and up the stairs at a distance
Jericho: I'm not insane rgith?
Jericho: Mumbles
MeLange: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 20]
BOB Melange passes out
BOB THUD onto the floor
Levi Reed: Sir, I haven't been to this particular establishment before. What are the typical entertainments here? Will there be dancing? Music? Perhaps they would enjoy a working man who is also a burgeoning poet?
Matthias Crowtooth: following Zora at a distance
Jericho: I uh think my friend here has had enough for the evening
Jericho: Holy shit
Gaerradh Berilan: That is entertaining, gestures to Melange prostate on the floor with a girl laughing manically as she squeezes his throat
Vee Barlett: It's a party alright.
Jericho: Hey!
Vee Barlett: But I'm not seeing who I had hoped to see.
Jericho: Get off him!
Levi Reed: Well, sure. But I wondered if there was anything a bit more organized
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Giggling
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: squeezing
Vee Barlett: Ah, damn. Do I need to interrupt?
Jericho: Tackles the creature
Jericho: Martial Arts: Throw [d20 = 12]
Jericho: [DAMAGE (M)] Wrestling Result:1 [TYPE: bludgeoning (1d0=1)] [d0 = 1]
Jericho: KNOCK OUT ROLL [TARGET:5] Knockout roll fail! [d100 = 43]
BOB I will say that is a good enough roll to have Jericho knock Zreestrarm off of Melange and onto the ground next to them
Jericho: Who are you!
Jericho: Guards!
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Looking up at Jericho
Jericho: Scowls
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: You are cute
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: giggles
Jericho: Fuck off
Jericho: You aint my type
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Blows a kiss
Matthias Crowtooth: glances back at the commotion, sees that Jericho seems to have it handled, and keeps trailing Zora
Jericho: Holds up a finger
Matthias Crowtooth: gives Jericho a thumbs up
Jericho: Keeping an eye, attempts to rouse Melange
Ratbone Carder: noticed none of that, focused on Zora and Samara
Hycis Ilnatar: If there was a circle without a square, then the dark would not have light
Jericho: Melange, snap out of your BDSM fantasy
Jericho: Elbows him hard
MeLange: huh.... whu...
Jericho: Elbows him hard
Jericho: And get better taste in creatures
MeLange: wait what... what happened?
Jericho: Grumbles
Hoyt Peltier: Glances through the group
Hoyt Peltier: Points to Ratbone
Hoyt Peltier: You
MeLange: Wait
Hoyt Peltier: over here
MeLange: Zree is crazy!
Hoyt Peltier: Play something for us
Jericho: Uh yeah, notice that a bit late did you?
Ratbone Carder: heavy sigh
MeLange: oh man
Jericho: Locrin save me from fools
Levi Reed: heads over to Hycis
Ratbone Carder: the ONE time i need to NOT be famous
Levi Reed: Hello there (to Hycis)
MeLange: serious learning moment right there, I could have died!
Jericho: With one last look at the Zree, walks away
Jericho: With one last look at the Zree, walks away
Inv Zora Polasis: I've never been upstairs before. What's up here?
Ratbone Carder: pulls out the quite bagpipes
Ratbone Carder: *quiet
Gaerradh Berilan: This is where you and I will talk and come to an agreement
MeLange: I guess even my strength has limits
Samara Bliznyuk: This is where you and I will talk and come to an agreement
Inv Zora Polasis: I can be agreeable
Ratbone Carder: deep breath
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles
Ratbone Carder: blows a lively utterly danceable reel
Ratbone Carder: fast music, you must dance
Levi Reed: Care to dance? (to Hycis)
Ratbone Carder: bouncing with the beat
Samara Bliznyuk: You will tell me why you are following me, who in the Cathedral thinks they can try to blackmail me, and then I will pay your salary for the next six months
Samara Bliznyuk: While you work as a double agent for me
Inv Zora Polasis: looks at him silently for a moment
Inv Zora Polasis: I'm not following you.
Inv Zora Polasis: As I said, you were a happy accident
Inv Zora Polasis: I was bored and looking for someone else and I took a misguided shot at you for fun
Inv Zora Polasis: Don't I look like a girl who likes to have fun when my work is done?
Samara Bliznyuk: You work for the Church, the Cathedral wants to find something on me, it is not even a hard thought
Jericho: Vee? Where ie Zora?
Rothuss Carder: hears the faint telltale bagpipe sounds from down the street and starts heading towards them.
Jericho: Didn't she go upstairs with that guy earlier?
Vee Barlett: Who are you?
Samara Bliznyuk: Oh you look like we can have a lot of fun
Jericho: Oh, My apologies
Samara Bliznyuk: But you and I have to have an arrangement first
Jericho: I must have been mistaken
Inv Zora Polasis: Maybe they do but they haven't shared that information with me.
Inv Zora Polasis: Do you want to know why I'm here?
Samara Bliznyuk: Of course I do
Jericho: Tries to feel if something is wrong with Zora going with that scruffy fellow
Jericho: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 19) [SUCCESS by 17] [d20 = 2]
Inv Zora Polasis: You don't realize that what I've told you is so so very close to the truth all along
Inv Zora Polasis: I don't like lying
Samara Bliznyuk: Good girl
Inv Zora Polasis: I am looking for someone who disappeared from the Baron's party last night
Samara Bliznyuk: The Baron is in the south district
Ratbone Carder: finishes song with a flourish
Inv Zora Polasis: He took off with something and the church wants it back. I thought he might be here. This has nothing to do with you
Ratbone Carder: sweeping bow
BOB Who is tailing Zora? and what checks are you making, trying to hide your following or?
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Hide In Shadows [PERCENT:Hide In Shadows] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 29] [d100 = 44]
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 25) [FAILURE by 58] [d100 = 83]
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Move Silently [PERCENT:Move Silently] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 6] [d100 = 4]
BOB So yes to Matty following up and seeing the doors in the hallway here
BOB He can listen until he hears Zora
BOB which after each of the 6 doors he finds none
BOB and Zora can spend as much time there with him as she wishes
Rothuss Carder: Rothuss looks over the building from the outside, trying to guess the best way to gain access. Is it a closed-access party, or just an upscale tavern?
Inv Zora Polasis: But talking with you tonight ... I like you. If you need me and you don't interfere with my other work I would be happy to please you as well
Ratbone Carder: bows again, but then ducks behind some other people at the low point and out of sight
Hycis Ilnatar: The floors are thick with moss
Hycis Ilnatar: The sky is full of birds
Levi Reed: Indeed. Dance?
Ratbone Carder: starts heading for the stairs again
BOB So yes to Matty following up and seeing the doors in the hallway here
BOB He can listen until he hears Zora
BOB off stage left
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Looking around
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: smiles with Jericho
Jericho: Go away
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: You are cute
Ratbone Carder: approaching Matthias
Rothuss Carder: Rothuss attempts to gain access to the place where he heard Ratbone's bagpiping.
Ratbone Carder: hey, Matthias, did you see which way they went?
Hycis Ilnatar: Points to the sky - THE WORMS ARE RISING UP
Matthias Crowtooth: sighs and wonders what in the Abyss he is actually doing with his life. This isn't what he wanted to be. He wanted to be a sailor and sail the seas, living a life of freedom. Seeing the blue ocean and being beholden to none but his ship family.... how did it all come to this?
Levi Reed: Hey, whatever you're on, can you share?
Noogugh: Walks across the floor then slips and falls, hitting his head on a chair
Ratbone Carder: don't give me that face, tell me if you saw zora and that creep with her
Tristana Cragore: Looks at Rothuss
Matthias Crowtooth: thinks about telling Ratbone to be quiet, but shrugs and gives up.
Vee Barlett: This party is more boring than I thought.
Levi Reed: tries a new tactic
Tristana Cragore: You think you should come in here?
Matthias Crowtooth: Yeah, don't know. Saw them come up here, but don't know where they went afterwards.
Levi Reed: The worms are flying and the soil is falling, and my composting abilities are simply appalling!
MeLange: Kinda wouldn't mind if it was more boring
Ratbone Carder: sighs
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Artistic Ability [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 17]
Vee Barlett: walks over to check on Noogugh
Rothuss Carder: looks back at Tristana, "Why not? Can you offer me a better reason to not come in?"
Ratbone Carder: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 25) [FAILURE by 20] [d100 = 45]
Tristana Cragore: I think that you need to go find another place to try your luck
Tristana Cragore: We don't like to force the issue here
Matthias Crowtooth: Matthias goes to the casino and searches for Zora there
Vee Barlett: looks to see if Matty is nearby
Vee Barlett: stares him down before he leaves
Matthias Crowtooth: shivers, goes back upstairs and looks for the stupid investigator and her creepy friend.
Noogugh: slowly bleeding
Rothuss Carder: clicks his tongue in disappointment.
Jericho: So....is no one going to help the man with a concussion?
Jericho: Really?
Jericho: Sighs
Matthias Crowtooth: waves his hands in frustration, comes back down, and starts rifling through the dying man's items while pretending to help
Jericho: Gods damn rich assholes
Jericho: Mutters
Rothuss Carder: I'm not trying to force any issues at all. Not my style. But please explain was issue it'd be, and I'll decide from there.
Jericho: Goes over
Matthias Crowtooth: [SKILL] Pick Pockets [PERCENT:Pick Pockets] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 14] [d100 = 1]
Vee Barlett: is glad Matty can read her mental demands
Matthias Crowtooth: drops him as soon as he has his pouch
Jericho: I'm sure your a rich asshole by the way, but let's get you patched up
Tristana Cragore: We do not accept just anyone at the Pearl
Jericho: Good thing you probably can't hear me
Jericho: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 11]
Jericho: Holy shit
Jericho: Feels for a pulse
Matthias Crowtooth: How is he?
Matthias Crowtooth: doesn't actually drop him. That was for the funnies.
Vee Barlett: Looks like you fellows got this. I don't want to dirty my dress.
Rothuss Carder: Excellent! I won't have to deal with any riff-raff then. But tell me, is there something about me that you object to? I'm totally fine with self-improvement!
BOB Not dead yet, but unconscious and bleeding out
Jericho: Uh, wha't sth epolite way to say not good at all?
Tristana Cragore: I like that idea
Jericho: [SKILL] Healing [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 14]
Jericho: Starts bangading up
Tristana Cragore: What do you think you can do to be better
Matthias Crowtooth: did actually rob the dying guy, though. Better than facing Vee's psychic wrath
Jericho: Starts bangading up
Jericho: Bind Wounds and Healing
Rothuss Carder: No fair answering a question with another question that asks the exact same thing. Are you a lawyer? Or a priest?
Hycis Ilnatar: All that that is gold does not glitter
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Wraps her self around Jericho's back as he is bending over
Jericho: Good Gods woman, go literally anywhere else, but leave me alone
Jericho: I'm in the middle of something
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Croons in Jericho's ear
Levi Reed: holds a gold coin in front of Hycis' face
Rathal Gourael: Sighs
Rathal Gourael: Just another boring night
Vee Barlett: Indeed.
Noogugh: Groans
Ratbone Carder: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 14]
Jericho: Hey, Hey
Jericho: Snaps fingers
Jericho: How are you doing?
Jericho: You had quite the fall
Jericho: What's the date?
Vee Barlett: Maybe this was the wrong bar to frequent tonight. I heard the Dapper Albatross is nice.
Noogugh: I did not have a date tonight
Jericho: Oh wow
Jericho: Hm
Jericho: What is your name?
Matthias Crowtooth: Well, Jericho isn't currently attached, so maybe you can spend time with him.
Willis Magnuson: Nah the Albatross is closed tonight
Matthias Crowtooth: smiles at the couple, and then goes back upstairs to look for the investigator and creep
Vee Barlett: What about the Pelican?
Willis Magnuson: The guards chased Ruffus DeOrange out of there and they trashed the place
Vee Barlett: Oh?
Levi Reed: puts the coin back away and gives up on Hycis
Vee Barlett: Now that sounds like fun. Where'd they go?
Levi Reed: walks up to someone new that we haven't met yet
Levi Reed: How are you this evening?
Willis Magnuson: The guards? hopefully no where here
Vee Barlett: Nah, not them. DeOrange. Heard he can be... fun.
Rothuss Carder: Silent treatment eh? I'm guessing you're a lawyer then. That means you're bribable. How much to let me in?
Halima Macherac: Hello (to Levi)
Levi Reed: What's your name, sweetheart?
Halima Macherac: Halima
Halima Macherac: What are you doing here tonight
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: You are so cute
Levi Reed: I'm working tonight, but currently on a break
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: wraps her arms around Jericho's neck
MeLange points
Jericho: NOPE
Jericho: Get off!
MeLange: She's doing it again!
Jericho: Back off Lady
Jericho: MeLange, remove this thing
Matthias Crowtooth: hears the yelling.
MeLange approaches Jericho
Halima Macherac: Too bad
Vee Barlett: nods towards the struggling priest
Vee Barlett: What's up with that one?
MeLange attemps to remove zree
Ratbone Carder: hears the yelling and goes down the stairs too
Levi Reed: Is it? (to Halima)
Matthias Crowtooth: Martial Arts: Jab [d20 = 6]
Matthias Crowtooth: [DAMAGE (M)] Punch Result:2 [TYPE: bludgeoning (1d0=2)] [d0 = 2]
Matthias Crowtooth: KNOCK OUT ROLL [TARGET:8] Knockout roll fail! [d100 = 23]
Halima Macherac: How many do you normally take in one night?
Jericho: Damn Snake Lady
Jericho: Get off me
Ratbone Carder: heading through the crowd toward Jericho and company
MeLange: get off him!
Levi Reed: Depends on whether the price is right. Not opposed to working on a break... (to Halima)
Rothuss Carder: Hey, is that a helpless old lady that got bumped by that cart down the street? I'm sure she needs quick legal advice! *slips past Tristana into the Pearl*
Jericho: How many nobles get strangled in this place? Is this some sort of passtime?
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 11]
BOB Rothuss hears laughing behind him
Halima Macherac: Do you know those three?
Levi Reed: I've met them but I wouldn't call them friends
Levi Reed: I could introduce you if you have your eye on one of them
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: [d20 = 16]
BOB So Melange can make a strength check
MeLange: [CHECK] Strength (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 17] [d20 = 1]
Rothuss Carder: looks around the inside for any familiar faces
Jericho: Sticks his forearm into crook of his neck and chest to avoid being strangled
Kurn Warbreaker: Stands up from the card game table in the back and STRETCHES
Kurn Warbreaker: Going to go clean up
Kurn Warbreaker: Walks over to the bar
Kurn Warbreaker: What are the chances of getting someone to bring some food?
Gaerradh Berilan: I can find someone to run out what do you need?
Kurn Warbreaker: Get a goat
Kurn Warbreaker: and a large putting
Kurn Warbreaker: Pudding
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Laughs as she is picked up and thrown off of Jericho
MeLange: she crazy!
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Bounces onto her feet
MeLange: locker her up!
Jericho: Throw her out of here dammit
MeLange: i swear does this party have no security?
Jericho: I'm trying to make sure this asshole's head is still thinky thinky tomorrow
Rothuss Carder: Nah, they let me in, they can't have much. What'd I miss? Who's that lady?
MeLange: hear I hear huh?
Jericho: You know who she is MeLange?
Jericho: Where is here escort, parents, siblings, anyone?
MeLange: She was locked up and she said she escaped
Jericho: Go get them
Jericho: Head Snaps up
MeLange: at first I thought it was a master slave type situation
Levi Reed: abandons the lady not talking to him
Jericho: Slave?
Hycis Ilnatar: Where do the clouds go when the night comes?
Jericho: Where is your master?
MeLange: now I think it's a crazy lady needs to be locked up situtaion
Levi Reed: heads over to the goat guy
Jericho: Does he know you are here?!
Levi Reed: Hello sir, how is your game going tonight?
Kurn Warbreaker: Not too badly tonight
Kurn Warbreaker: Not looking for your sort of fun
Kurn Warbreaker: I get my kicks above the waistline
Jericho: So someone who escaped is strangling people?
Jericho: Get the damn gaurds!
Rothuss Carder: Escaped from what? In a posh pub? What are they keeping here?
MeLange: she said it was a cage with a lot of pillows
Jericho: Tell the barman one of the customers is strangling people
MeLange: you know, like a crazy person cage
Jericho: I don't really care
Ratbone Carder: oh hi knucklhead
Levi Reed: Fair enough. I have an acquaintance looking for a game of chance. He honestly seems like he'd be pretty bad at it, easy target for you
Ratbone Carder: how did your date go?
Levi Reed: I'd be glad to introduce you. For a tiny percentage of the winnings you take from him.
Rothuss Carder: grins at Ratbone. "Best you don't ask, sis."
Ratbone Carder: well okay then. the grin is answer enough
Ratbone Carder: (whispers) some complete creep was messing with Zora and led her upstairs but i lost them
Ratbone Carder: (whispers) Matthias lost them too
Rothuss Carder: nods. "On it."
Ratbone Carder: the bartender told me that the creep was a danger to her
Ratbone Carder: name of Samara
Kurn Warbreaker: I can be persuaded to have another join in on the game
Levi Reed: Jericho! Come on over here buddy!
Jericho: Hey man, my name is Jericho, I'll be over there at the Tables
Jericho: If you need any help come get me
Jericho: Just sit here and drink water
Jericho: Don't remove those bandages please
Rothuss Carder: makes his way to the stairs, looking for Zora.
Levi Reed: Got you a seat at the table, friend
Jericho: Coming Levi!
Jericho: Ah, thanks
Jericho: What's the game?
Kurn Warbreaker: We are playing dice
Jericho: Sorry, this is the most excitement in one night i've had.....ever
Kurn Warbreaker: You should be a shoo in
Jericho: Cool beans
Jericho: Let's do this
Jericho: [SKILL] Gaming [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 8]
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: looks over and smiles at Levi
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Blows a kiss
Levi Reed: does not make eye contact
Levi Reed: (to Kurn) find me later if your game goes well. (then winks)
Kurn Warbreaker: Will do
Kurn Warbreaker: [d20 = 8]
Inv Zora Polasis: So Samara, do you believe me? I will tell you if I hear the church is investigating you and you might help me find my mystery man?
Samara Bliznyuk: It depends on who you are looking for
Inv Zora Polasis: How can I know if I can trust you to say the words?
Inv Zora Polasis: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 16]
Samara Bliznyuk: You can't trust me
Samara Bliznyuk: You can only hope that I hold up my end of the bargain long enough
Inv Zora Polasis: So maybe I shouldn't help you either then
Samara Bliznyuk: If you help me, so far you have promised to, and if you do I can help you in return
Inv Zora Polasis: But ... I need him now. Not later
Inv Zora Polasis: pouts
Samara Bliznyuk: It is a pretty pout
Inv Zora Polasis: smiles hopefully
Samara Bliznyuk: But if you want to cross a bridge my girl you have to pay the toll
Rothuss Carder: comes up the stairs, looking for Zora.
Samara Bliznyuk: Who is it you are investigating?
Inv Zora Polasis: What would it cost me? I don't want to give my goods away for free.
Samara Bliznyuk: You tell me who and I will tell you how
Samara Bliznyuk: If I can help you I will
Samara Bliznyuk: Gives a kiss to her hand
Inv Zora Polasis: All right. I need DeOrange. Ruffus.
Samara Bliznyuk: He is very overrated
Inv Zora Polasis: Or rather I just need what he stole. I don't care about him personally as long as I get the goods
Inv Zora Polasis: So I hear
Inv Zora Polasis: So do you think you could help me?
Samara Bliznyuk: DeOrange is not known for being such a hard person to find
Samara Bliznyuk: I can help with that
Inv Zora Polasis: I would appreciate that
Samara Bliznyuk: When I start my morning my second note will be to you that I have sent a note to the Gregory Deorange asking for his son to visit me
Samara Bliznyuk: and I will tell you the time for you to be there
Inv Zora Polasis: beams
Inv Zora Polasis: That would be wonderful
Inv Zora Polasis: Except, what will your forst note be?
Inv Zora Polasis: first
Samara Bliznyuk: My first note will be to Gregory Deornage
Samara Bliznyuk: My second will be to you
Inv Zora Polasis: Just making sure ...
Samara Bliznyuk: My third will be to my carriage master to bring you around at the appointed time
Inv Zora Polasis: I will be quite grateful
Inv Zora Polasis: You are a man of many notes
Samara Bliznyuk: and if things go as I want them to go, the fourth note will be to my chef for breakfast with a guest
Samara Bliznyuk: Kisses her hand again
BOB and exit stage left
Zreestrarm Trinketmake: Smiles and stalks across the bar to Levi
Hycis Ilnatar: Who is the bird in the tree calling for
Levi Reed: gets close to MeLange
Vee Barlett: Anyone got a smoke?
MeLange: i'm out
Matthias Crowtooth: hands her one, and lights one himself
Vee Barlett: Thanks. But outside? Where's the smoking area?
Belle Dustseeker: Ladies and Gentlemen
Matthias Crowtooth: glares at anyone who looks at him for smoking inside
Belle Dustseeker: Welcome to the last call
The date is Lad____de, 3rd Kye (Late Winter), 586 SGR
Young Moon's phase is First Quarter
Old Moon's phase is Waning Gibbous
The time is 3:21 AM
Vee Barlett: mutters, "Never found the idiot."
Vee Barlett: walks over to the bar, "If you've heard anything, I'll be in town a bit longer."
BOB Everyone can have one last round of checks, rolls, etc. before closing
Ratbone Carder: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 13]
Jericho: [SKILL] Gaming [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 13]
Levi Reed: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 20]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 5]
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 4]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 9]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 14]
MeLange: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 9) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 13]
MeLange: [SKILL] Animal Lore [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 15]
Matthias Crowtooth: Looks for Zora one final time
Inv Zora Polasis: did zora get out?
BOB yes Zora leaves
Vee Barlett: looking for any final leads
Greerkilx Whitetooth: Walks in with a collor and leash
Jericho: Looking for her?
Jericho: Points
Jericho: She tried strangling two of us
Greerkilx Whitetooth: Walks up to Zree and CLICKS it around her neck
Greerkilx Whitetooth: Oh?
Inv Zora Polasis: finds the group to explain what happened with her
Greerkilx Whitetooth: Only two
Jericho: We kept her occurpied
Jericho: Until someone could collect
Greerkilx Whitetooth: Too bad she did not suceed I see
Jericho: Rolls eyes
Vee Barlett: eyes Zora to size her up
Vee Barlett: So you can handle yourself. Good.
Greerkilx Whitetooth: TUGS
Inv Zora Polasis: We should be able to get Ruffus in the morning!
Greerkilx Whitetooth: Come pet
Ratbone Carder: happy to see you alive, Zora
Rothuss Carder: Yeah, I found her upstairs coming out of a bedroom.
Matthias Crowtooth: I'm... sorry. I tried to find you, but lost you upstairs.
Vee Barlett: Morning? Better than nothing. Thought he was coming here after getting kicked out of the other place.
Rothuss Carder: Alone.
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you. The head of the guards is going to call for Ruffus to meet him in the morning and then we can get him!
BOB Jericho won on his final roll, he make 68 gold
BOB anything else to wrap up?
Vee Barlett: It might be too late by then.
Jericho: Checks on Patient
BOB Noogah is not anywhere to be found
Levi Reed: I mean it's already almost morning. He's probably passed out at an inn right now
Inv Zora Polasis: Did anyone get any leads on where to find him tonight? This was the best I could do under the circumstances
Levi Reed: Not going to be easy to find him this time of night
Jericho: Making sure he is still ok after his near death with gravity
Matthias Crowtooth: I tried talking to some people, but they stopped becoming interested in what I had to say, I guess.
Jericho: Must be okay
Jericho: That's a relief
Vee Barlett: pulls Matty aside, "What'd we get?"
Matthias Crowtooth: I'll check once we are out.
TMO (Rothuss Carder): chances are slim, but I'll check to see if Adelaide knew any info about the pilot of the other boat that she let slip during our date?
BOB She did not know anything other than the name of the boat, The Flying Fish
BOB You just told the rest of the group
BOB so agreed that everyone is back at Vee's Dad's place?
BOB It is almost 4 AM
BOB You all went through another night
BOB so if you need a place to sleep
BOB You are all fairly exhausted at this point
BOB The chase has been going on for over 36 hours
<font color="#000000">Jericho added 68 GP on Winnings from Party Gambling and Strangling Consolation Prize
Jericho: Zora how are you?
BOB and so we are at the Bartlett residence
Inv Zora Polasis: it would help to follow the carriage
BOB You did get six rings each worth 110 Gold each
BOB So now you call all decide what you want to do in the morning
BOB which is in 3 hours
BOB You make it back to the house
Pilon: Hey look at you all fancy
Vee Barlett: Jealous?
Pilon: Nah
Levi Reed: get a job
Pilon: I get to watch you work
Pilon: Hope you got your money
Vee Barlett: Hope you got yours.
Rothuss Carder: Sorry, no handouts for bums.
Pilon: I manage
Vee Barlett: What'd you do tonight?
Pilon: Stopped a pick pocket from doing anything on our block
Pilon: Watched two teens get into a fight over a girl
Vee Barlett: Any loud drunks?
Pilon: And caught up with Beth
Vee Barlett: You back together again?
Pilon: Lounging back
Pilon: Beth is good
Vee Barlett: Come on, give me the gossip!
Pilon: Beth managed to get out of prison and is doing well with the flower shop
Vee Barlett: Good!
Vee Barlett: But that means you can't gift her flowers.
Pilon: I don't need any flowers
Vee Barlett: laughs
Vee Barlett: It's a good way to win someone over. Or so I'm told.
BOB Skipping over the rest of the household because we have lost the NPC list
Rocco de Luc: Looks up when the group comes up the stairs
Rocco de Luc: How was it?
Vee Barlett: pouts
Vee Barlett: Didn't find our mark.
Rocco de Luc: Did you have fun?
Levi Reed: Aside from MeLange getting strangled, it was ok
Vee Barlett: shrugs
MeLange: I almost died!
Vee Barlett: Found some goods so I guess it was fine.
Jericho: Melange and I almost got strangled
Vee Barlett: Oh, yeah, that was fun to watch.
Jericho: Some sort of woman pet thing?
Rocco de Luc: Strangled by whom?
Jericho: Her owner is a right bastard by the way
Jericho: Uh
Jericho: Sorry if I offended you by saying so
Levi Reed: Zreestrarm? Something like that?
MeLange: Why would that offend me?
Ratbone Carder: Trinket something
Rocco de Luc: Ahhhh,
Jericho: Not you Melange,. Sorry
Rocco de Luc: Yes, she was arrested three weeks ago
Levi Reed: Jericho doesn't give a shit about offending you
Rocco de Luc: was eating a poor woman's heart out
Rocco de Luc: Literally
Vee Barlett: I could see that.
Ratbone Carder: well she didn't look very arrested at the party
Rocco de Luc: It is sad
Jericho: So...was her master ever...I don't know. Fined for that?
Jericho: I mean, I'm no legal expert
Jericho: Or anything
MeLange: ah ok
Rocco de Luc: They need to return her to her island and let her live with wind waves and birds again
Rocco de Luc: Such a waste
Levi Reed: How about that Hycis character?
Rocco de Luc: Did you meet anyone interesting?
Vee Barlett: Zora did.
Rocco de Luc: Hycis? I do not know that name
Inv Zora Polasis: I stumbled into Samara, the Baron's brother in law.
Jericho: I met Noobah. He hit his head and I had to stop him from bleeding out on the ground. No one helped him.
Rocco de Luc: My oh My
Vee Barlett: Talked to themself, screamed once realizing I could hear them, then went back to talking to themself.
Inv Zora Polasis: he has promised to call Ruffus DeOrange to his home so we can get him
Jericho: Was quite suprised he just was bleeding there with no one even looking twice
Rocco de Luc: The head of the guards is an impressive fish to catch
Inv Zora Polasis: I'm supposed to receive a note and a carriage this morning
Vee Barlett: Wanted to catch him tonight, though. Going to be harder finding what we need.
Ratbone Carder: frowns
Ratbone Carder: that must have been while i was looking for Zora
Rocco de Luc: Did you tell him where you were staying?
Inv Zora Polasis: before I left him, yes
Rocco de Luc: Nods
Rocco de Luc: Well I will make sure someone wakes you as needed
Vee Barlett: yawns
Rocco de Luc: It is good to be young isn't it, no need for sleep like us old people
Rocco de Luc: I have a shopping list for you Vee
Vee Barlett: Pffft, you aren't that old Dad.
Levi Reed: We need sleep
Ratbone Carder: flops dramatically on some furniture
Levi Reed: Jericho particularly
Rocco de Luc: When you freshen up
Vee Barlett: Can do!
Vee Barlett: I brought you a present
Inv Zora Polasis: Vee, will you come with me? Since the church charged you with this mission it seems only fitting
Vee Barlett: Hmm? Sure Zora. I can find time for it.
Rocco de Luc: For me? Why so thoughtful of you Vee
Smiles
Vee Barlett: shows him the rings
Rocco de Luc: I am ready for my own bed
Vee Barlett: Well if you don't want them, Dad, I can find someone more interested.
Rocco de Luc: Plucks up the bag of rings
Rocco de Luc: You know I love them
Vee Barlett: grins
Vee Barlett: If there is one you love slightly less, my finger feels light.
Rocco de Luc: Light fingers make the work easy
Vee Barlett: rolls eyes and smiles
Rocco de Luc: Go find a room
Rocco de Luc: maybe the third floor
Vee Barlett: Third floor?
Rocco de Luc: to find a bed or three
Rocco de Luc: Your father is out about in town
Rocco de Luc: there should be room up there
Vee Barlett: I miss my room, but a bed is a bed.
Vee Barlett: Come on, guys.
Inv Zora Polasis: follows sleepily
Jericho: Slips Vee a Pouch with 54 Gold
Jericho: Winks
Vee Barlett: Huh, you aren't half bad, pal.
<font color="#000000">Vee Barlett added 58 GP on from Jericho's gambling win
<font color="#000000">Jericho spent 54 GP on Gang Proceeds from Gaming after She gave all the rings away
The time is 7:21 AM
BOB and so in a few hours
Pilon: Looking in on the first floor
Pilon: VEE
Pilon: VEE
Vee Barlett: WHAT
Pilon: You have a carriage here for your friend
Vee Barlett: Damnit, already?
Vee Barlett: SIS. WAKE UP.
Inv Zora Polasis: Mmmmm?
Vee Barlett: shakes Zora awake
Vee Barlett: Your carriage awaits or something.
Inv Zora Polasis: is it time? The carriage already!
Inv Zora Polasis: jumps up and tries to put herself together
Inv Zora Polasis: brushes her hair and gets dressed properly
Vee Barlett: yawns
Inv Zora Polasis: We're coming!
Vee Barlett: Was I coming with you?
Inv Zora Polasis: Don't you want to?
Jericho: I'm here
Vee Barlett: Yeah, I suppose I just -
Vee Barlett: yawn
Jericho: Tired, but
Inv Zora Polasis: See him and confront him?
Vee Barlett: lightly slaps her face
Vee Barlett: I'm coming.
Jericho: Yeppers
Jericho: Let's get that...thing
Vee Barlett: Wake the rest of them.
Pilon: Here there is a letter
Pilon: Hands it to Zora
Inv Zora Polasis: thank you
Pilon: Can you read?
Inv Zora Polasis: opens it and reads it aloud
Pilon: My dear Zora, I am sorry to wake you this way. Next time you will enjoy it much more I promise. Your quest is in danger I fear. There was a very quick transfer from ship to ship yesterday, before we met. There is a ship called the Flying Fish that left to Siren Call with your quarry on board. I have told the driver to take you to your ship as soon as you wish. I look forward to your return when you can.
Inv Zora Polasis: Damn!
Levi Reed: Do we know he's telling the truth?
Inv Zora Polasis: We need to get to the docks now!
Jericho: Do we have a choice?
Jericho: Let's go!
Jericho: Grab your things
Vee Barlett: You trust him?
Jericho: Hesitates
Jericho: We have no other leads?
Inv Zora Polasis: No but what choice do we have?
Vee Barlett: Alright, let's go. I prefer the water anways.
Inv Zora Polasis: The docks are open and relatively safe
Ratbone Carder: well alright then
Inv Zora Polasis: runs downstairs
Jericho: Grabs stuff
Inv Zora Polasis: Can we use one of father's carriages too?
Jericho: Oh
Jericho: Almost forgot!
Levi Reed: Well, if we fail, we blame it on the investigator
Vee Barlett: Pilon! We got any carriage hanging around?
Pilon: Of course
Vee Barlett: Cool. We're going on a joy ride.
Levi Reed: You think Rocco would mind if I keep this codpiece?
Pilon: Laughs
Pilon: you asking me?
Levi Reed: Nah, was askin Vee, but you'll do
Pilon: Can you actually get it off? Did he give you the key?
Levi Reed: oh shit
Ratbone Carder: facepalm
Levi Reed: You know a good locksmith who wants to go on a journey in like ten minutes?
Inv Zora Polasis: let me see
Pilon: I know a good lock pick
Pilon: steps back
Levi Reed: Is it you? Because I'm interested, cutie
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Open Locks [PERCENT:Open Locks] (vs. Target 20) [SUCCESS by 7] [d100 = 13]
Inv Zora Polasis: There!
Vee Barlett: grimaces
Vee Barlett: Better you than me.
Jericho: Pulls out Parchment: To: Rocco: "Thank you for your lovely hospitality. Here is a small token of appreciation. I know it is not much, but I am grateful for your aid and kindness to us. I'll make sure your daughters are healed if they ever get hurt! Respectfully, Jericho. P.S., I healed a Man named Noobah, not sure who he is, but if he comes looking for me, I've left with everyone.
<font color="#000000">Jericho spent 25 GP on Repayment from the Loan
Jericho: Scribbles and flies down hall
Levi Reed: naked winks at Jericho again
Inv Zora Polasis: Let's go!
Vee Barlett: I hope the fast carriage is here....
Inv Zora Polasis: He has a head start again
Vee Barlett: Cover up and come on, Levi.
Pilon: So the group races to the Flame
Pilon: Hey Beth, when can we get together again
BOB You are leaving him behind and he is talking to someone else
BOB SO the group makes it back to the docks in only a half hour
The time is 7:51 AM
Inv Zora Polasis: Captain, we need to take the ship on church business again. Our prey has escaped to Siren Call
Captain Ciannait Flame: That is not an easy place
Captain Ciannait Flame: are you sure you need to go there?
Vee Barlett: We're after that ship that almost rammed us. I can possibly track it on the water.
Inv Zora Polasis: That was the same ship?
Vee Barlett: From what Rothuss heard, apparently.
Captain Ciannait Flame: So we can leave as soon as we can get the rest of the crew together
Jericho: Are we serving as your replacement navigator for this voyage?
Captain Ciannait Flame: Can you?
Jericho: I cannot, but Vee?
Captain Ciannait Flame: I did not think you were able to
Vee Barlett: You saw my skills, Captain. You tell me.
Vee Barlett: Hmm... but Zora, what, exactly, did you tell him?
Vee Barlett: Are we after Ruffus OR the item?
Inv Zora Polasis: I told Samara that we needed to find Ruffus because he had stolen something. I didn't tell him what
Inv Zora Polasis: I said I wanted him and didn't go into detail on the item
BOB so the choices are head out after the ship you know left port and now have someone telling you where they went to
BOB OR to go try to find if Ruffus is still in town and did not get on that ship
The time is 8:00 AM
BOB So calling it 8 AM to start with each group
Vee Barlett: You all know your orders. Meet back in a couple bells.
Jericho: Nods. Zora, do you have more knowledge of the temple here? Or should we just go as best we can
Jericho: Walking quickly
Inv Zora Polasis: Yes I have been there before.
BOB The second largest cathedral on the island is here
BOB There are also many other churches and shrines,
Jericho: How much will a divination require for a donation do you think? Even on their behalf, I am not sure they would do such a service without a due
BOB The Cathedral can only hold 300 worshipers
BOB A Church in the northern side of the City
BOB She can get there in the carriage in about 45 crossing the bridges
Inv Zora Polasis: If we explain I am sure someone will cast a spell for us
Jericho: Worridly Nods
Jericho: So to the Cathedral directly? Or a smaller temple?
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: OK
BOB At 845 you arrive at the Cathedral
Josias Smartlash: Looks at the two of you
Josias Smartlash: Hello,
Jericho: Good Morning
Jericho: Bows
Josias Smartlash: Are you here on pilgramige?
Josias Smartlash: Want to see the relics?
Jericho: Looks to Zora
Josias Smartlash: (dressed in priestly garb)
Inv Zora Polasis: No no. This is Jericho a priest. I don't know his proper title
Jericho: Self-Deprecating chuckle. "Hardly worthy of a title Ms. Zora, but I appreciate the sentiment"
Inv Zora Polasis: I am Chruch investigator Zora Polasis and we are in pursuit of an enemy of the church and urgently need a divination if you could be so kind to arrange it
Inv Zora Polasis: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 7] [d20 = 19]
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Intimidation [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 14]
Josias Smartlash: Josias Smartlash, Third Circle, Ease of the ulgit, strong as the grouper, sharp as a reef
Inv Zora Polasis: bows
Josias Smartlash: What sort of Divination could you need?
Josias Smartlash: Are you trying to see if Jericho here is a good match?
Inv Zora Polasis: We have been given multiple stories about the culprit's location
Jericho: We seek a Thief
Josias Smartlash: Well you were serious about that story at least
Inv Zora Polasis: We need to find him before he sells valuable church property which he stole
Jericho: And frankly, her matches are a bit scarier and then me if I do say so myself
Josias Smartlash: What sort of question would you like to ask?
Inv Zora Polasis: looks at Jericho
Jericho: looks back
Inv Zora Polasis: The stamp or Ruffus?
Jericho: Stamp
Jericho: Ruffus is a nuisance, but the Chruch needs the Stamp
Inv Zora Polasis: We need to locate a missing tax stamp that belongs to the church.
Josias Smartlash: Raises an eyebrow
Jericho: Roughyl 50 years old
Josias Smartlash: What are you really looking for
Jericho: If that helps
Inv Zora Polasis: You can see the urgency I take it
Jericho: Really looking for?
Jericho: Puzzled
Jericho: Well. Where it is, how we can save it, how not to let me superiors down
Jericho: Lots of ways to take that question
Josias Smartlash: There should be no way that any blessed stamp ever is not accounted for
Inv Zora Polasis: Why do you not believe me?
Jericho: I will testify on pain of death that is what we were asked for
Jericho: Bluntly
Inv Zora Polasis: This was dropped in a rum bottle half a century ago
Inv Zora Polasis: past current accounting of property
Josias Smartlash: Follow me
Jericho: Follows
Inv Zora Polasis: follows
Josias Smartlash: Bethesa take the doors
Josias Smartlash: Takes the two of you into a side chapel and says to wait here, leaves and you hear the CLICK of the doors being locked
Jericho: Thta's not ominious
Inv Zora Polasis: Great another lock I might need to pick
Jericho: Yes, I was unaware you could do that
Jericho: Quite impressive
Jericho: And I'm babbling again
Jericho: Sorry
Inv Zora Polasis: Give them 15 minutes and then we try to escape
BOB a few minutes go by
Jericho: Uh.....
Jericho: Ok
Jericho: Begins Praying
BOB The doors open
Jericho: Opens Eyes
Gosford Larmalart: Walks in and closes the doors behind him
Inv Zora Polasis: looks around the room
Gosford Larmalart: Pulls out a key and locks them
Inv Zora Polasis: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 4]
-> Inv Zora Polasis: This is a very high level priest, also part of the Investigators
Inv Zora Polasis: bows
Jericho: Bows
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you so much for coming so quickly
Gosford Larmalart: I hear you have very serious accusations to levy against the Temple of Orange Sunsets
Inv Zora Polasis: We would not be here if it were not so urgent
Jericho: Nods
Inv Zora Polasis: I levy no accusations against anyone of the church
Jericho: Not sure what claims of accusations are. We just want to find what was stolen
Gosford Larmalart: You say you are here because a holy item was stolen
Jericho: And it was from our understanding stolen. If the tax stamp is holy I guess
Gosford Larmalart: A blessed stamp is never allowed out of the priests contol
Inv Zora Polasis: things happen, Aged run was stolen by a Ruffus DeOrange. Unbeknowst to him or most people there was a tax stamp hidden in one of the bottles. He has eluded us last night and we need to get that stamp to return to the church
Jericho: ...so we are looking for the stamp. Frankly we don't care about him, just retreiving the stamp
Jericho: and returning it safetly
Inv Zora Polasis: The incident happened at least 50 years ago. No one here was connected to however that stamp ended up in a bottle
Inv Zora Polasis: It could have been an accident
Gosford Larmalart: Neither of you were born, neither was this Ruffus Deorange, I wonder if even his father was
Gosford Larmalart: Very well
Gosford Larmalart: what is the question that you feel will most help you
Jericho: I suppose it would be foolish to ask for advice. I've never asked a divination question before. Any suggestions on how to best achieve a result where we honor the church?
Jericho: Do you ever advise in such matters?
Jericho: Clearly Nervous
Jericho: Eyeing Zora for advice as well
Inv Zora Polasis: I am not sure how to phrase it to get the most value from the question. let me think for a second
BOB Jumping to Vee, Rothuss, Ratbone
BOB You have two things to accomplish who wants to try what
BOB getting the Navy and looking for him at the bar
Vee Barlett: Let's find your date first, Rothuss. Then I can find my friend for info.
Rothuss Carder: Right! She usually works nights, gets off about now. So let's go to the tavern where she and I met yesterday, see if she's there.
Vee Barlett: Tavern? Isn't she reporting back at the docks?
Vee Barlett: Or is a tavern near here?
Rothuss Carder: Well, yesterday she was off at 8 bells, remember? And it's 8 bells now.
Ratbone Carder: fair enough
Rothuss Carder: If she ain't there, we'll ask if anyone knows her, start from there.
Vee Barlett: If you get us info, I'll take your lead this time.
Rothuss Carder: I have the occasional cockup, but I always come through in the end. Promise.
Ratbone Carder: actually he does
Vee Barlett: Lead the way, loverboy.
Rothuss Carder: Tch, let's not start with that talk, might get Adelaide all jealous-like.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Rothuss such a lovely surprise, back for a sixth round?
Ratbone Carder: mocking leer
Rothuss Carder: Adelaide, darlin! I couldn't stay away any longer. I do think I need another day to recover though. Those bruises...
Ratbone Carder: rolls eyes
Adelaide Shieldgem: Well you know when it hurts
Adelaide Shieldgem: that just means you are getting stronger
Adelaide Shieldgem: Have to keep using those muscles
Rothuss Carder: bows.
Rothuss Carder: For you, I will start exercising.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Ready for you
Rothuss Carder: Anyways, you remember my friend here, Vee? She an' I are really curious about that boat from the other night, the one that brought me across your path. The Flying Fish. Do ya know anything further about that? Who owns it, or pilots it?
Adelaide Shieldgem: You want to join our crew?
Adelaide Shieldgem: Nah that is a known smuggler
Adelaide Shieldgem: They act normal but then once in a while take on fragile cargo that needs to get someplace fast
Rothuss Carder: And though I'm flattered beyond belief that you'd consider me for your crew, we both know I don't have the right personality for Navy work. I'd be thrown out in days.
Adelaide Shieldgem: They are not much for deep water though
Vee Barlett: Could they make it to other islands? Didn't seem like it.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Depends how far
Vee Barlett: Siren's Call?
Ratbone Carder: softly strumming the lute, so softly no one is probably noticing
Adelaide Shieldgem: Eh, in a pinch I suppose
Vee Barlett: Seems dumb.
Vee Barlett: You don't know who the passengers were, right?
Adelaide Shieldgem: I have no idea who was on that boat, only that they left the docks without permission
Rothuss Carder: Do they have a regular dock that you know of? Probably not here, I'd wager, or you'd have them by now.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Then they failed to stop when hailed
Adelaide Shieldgem: and they tried to get you to take a blow for you
Ratbone Carder: hmmm "stopping they failed, when they were hailed". might use that
Vee Barlett: I wonder what their cargo was...
Rothuss Carder: chuckles at his sister.
Vee Barlett: If they did get to Siren's Call, any idea what island they'd end up at?
Adelaide Shieldgem: any of them
Vee Barlett: Even with that boat?
Adelaide Shieldgem: Why do you think they are going there?
Vee Barlett: I won't dignify it by calling it a ship.
Vee Barlett: Rumors and gossip.
Vee Barlett: But ya never which ones are true.
Adelaide Shieldgem: I have not been there in a few seasons hard to say where the most traveled routes are now
Rothuss Carder: Don't suppose you know anyone in Siren's Call we could ask for information?
Adelaide Shieldgem: No not part of our normal routes
Adelaide Shieldgem: The Duke out there has his own small fleet
Rothuss Carder: Vee, what was the name of that person who told us the boat went to Siren's Call also? Samara? That ring any bells for you, ma'am?
Rothuss Carder: Samarya? Something like that.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Maybe someone here in the City?
Vee Barlett: Supposedly
Rothuss Carder: Yeah, we didn't really trust 'em.
Rothuss Carder: Besides, gave me an excuse to come chat with you again this morning.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Glad to see you
Vee Barlett: I can... step outside.
Adelaide Shieldgem: I have a week of shore leave next week if you are around
Ratbone Carder: elbows her brother
Rothuss Carder: I will definitely look you up, if I'm here at all. I guess we're off to Siren's Call next, chasing this guy blind across the sea.
Adelaide Shieldgem: Good luck with that
Adelaide Shieldgem: Hope the reward is worth it
Rothuss Carder: Yeah, we're gonna need it
Rothuss Carder: I met you. It already is.
Adelaide Shieldgem: warm laugh
Vee Barlett: steps outside and looks to see if Thorndike is around
Rothuss Carder: bows slightly and follows Vee outside.
Ratbone Carder: mockingly bows just like her brother and exits
Thorndike: Yeah?
Thorndike: What do you want
Vee Barlett: Wondering if you saw someone with a peg leg when you were here yesterday.
Vee Barlett: Or... well.... at all.
Thorndike: Five or seven of them
Vee Barlett: Any ivory with pearl inlay?
Thorndike: None that would still have it
Vee Barlett: None fancier than the rest?
Thorndike: None of them that tipped me enough to care
Vee Barlett: Yeah that's fair.
Rothuss Carder: nudges Vee to tip the man
Vee Barlett: slips him a gold piece
<font color="#000000">Vee Barlett spent 1 GP on to Thorndike for information.
Thorndike: Nice
Thorndike: If I spot a nice leg I will let you know who I fence it to
Vee Barlett: Better be the right one.
Vee Barlett: Any good rum move around these parts?
Thorndike: You mean legally ? or on a more friendly term?
Vee Barlett: Friendly.
Thorndike: I have not spotted any shipments going through port here lately
Vee Barlett: Damn. Know anything about that Flying Fish?
Thorndike: I think that is one of those border boats
Thorndike: in and out of inlets
Rothuss Carder: wouldn't that be 'in and out of inlets and outlets'?
Vee Barlett: Alright, maybe the others have a good lead.
Thorndike: HAH you are a smart mouthed one
Vee Barlett: Thanks, pal. You know where to find me.
Ratbone Carder: that was a good one
Thorndike: No I do not
Vee Barlett: Good.
Thorndike: and we will keep it that way
Vee Barlett: grins
BOB and back to our third group
BOB Melange and Levi are asking what?
BOB To whom?
MeLange: Hey Levi, what we asking and to whom?
Levi Reed: Heard they wrecked the place, no? Should be able to walk in and ask "what happened here"?
MeLange: that makes sense
BOB So you arrive at the bar
BOB There is a man sweeping on the streets
MeLange: "Anybody seen Ruffus?" could also work
Levi Reed: That jerk was supposed to buy me a drink last night and never showed, anyone seen him? It works.
GM: cleaning up from workers
Levi Reed: Hello sir! How are you this morning?
Levi Reed: winks
Weshin Distantwind: Grunts
Weshin Distantwind: Mornin
Levi Reed: Looks like hard work. What happened?
Weshin Distantwind: Ruffians last night
MeLange: Morning
MeLange: seems that way
Levi Reed: Oh really? You know much about these ruffians? Because there's a ruffian who owes me a debt who I heard was around these parts
Weshin Distantwind: Heh lots of that going around
Levi Reed: Also, unrelated, there's this really great bakery down by the docks, you ought to head down there and get a honey bun
MeLange: yum that does sound good
Levi Reed: slips the guy a silver coin
Weshin Distantwind: a long way to go for a bun
<font color="#000000">Levi Reed spent 1 SP on trying to bribe a street cleaner
Levi Reed: Were you here last night?
Weshin Distantwind: I was not
Levi Reed: Anyone around who was?
Weshin Distantwind: I was here yesterday for my shift
Weshin Distantwind: Doubt it from last night, bet they are sleeping it off
Levi Reed: Ah, well, thanks for stopping to chat. I appreciate your time.
Levi Reed: Anything to add, MeLange?
MeLange: Nah I think that covers it
MeLange: Thanks Weshin
Levi Reed: Hope you have a nice relaxing evening sir
Weshin Distantwind: Thanks
Weshin Distantwind: looks at Levi strangely for that one
BOB As you are walking away you realize you never actually asked for your guy
BOB You said there was a ruffian who owed you money
BOB and then changed topics
MeLange: Hey Weshin, one more thing
Weshin Distantwind: Looks up, yeah
MeLange: Any idea who these Ruffians were? Anybody mention the name Rufus?
MeLange: ok two more things
MeLange: or did any of them have a peg leg?
Weshin Distantwind: Ruffus? Not an uncommon name ... Oh you mean De La Orange
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 4]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 4]
Weshin Distantwind: Nah he has not been here in days, maybe a week?
MeLange: Yes sir...
MeLange: Well alright then
Weshin Distantwind: They were complaining about him yesterday saying he owned some money
MeLange: seems to be a lot of that going around
Levi Reed: Damn, he owes everyone money seems like
MeLange: any idea where we could find these ruffians?
Weshin Distantwind: On the streets
Weshin Distantwind: stay away from them
MeLange: makes sense
MeLange: will do, but it appears we're looking for the same person, means we may run into them
Weshin Distantwind: Good luck then
MeLange: Thanks, appreciate your help
MeLange heads after Levi
Levi Reed: Seriously man, the honey buns are really good
Levi Reed: waves to the streetsweeper
BOB and so as you make your way back to the docks
BOB we flip back to the Cathedral
BOB and Zora and Jericho
Jericho: So
Jericho: I believe
Inv Zora Polasis: Given the limitations of a divination spell, we think the best we can ask for advice for our search
Jericho: Nods
Inv Zora Polasis: If we look today, will we be able to find the stolen tax stamp from the Temple of Orange Sunsets here in Osterhold?
Gosford Larmalart: Nodding
Gosford Larmalart: I can do that for you
Inv Zora Polasis: prays
Gosford Larmalart: First here with Jericho
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you
Gosford Larmalart: step forward son
Jericho: Yes Sir
: Geas
**Spell: Geas Level 6 Enchantment/Charm ------- Casting Time: 4 Range: 10 yds. Components: V Duration: Special ------- Description: A geas spell places a magical command upon a creature (usually human or humanoid) to carry out some service, or to refrain from some action or course of activity, as desired by the spellcaster. The creature must be intelligent, conscious, under its own volition, and able to understand the caster. While a geas cannot compel a creature to kill itself or perform acts that are likely to result in certain death, it can cause almost any other course of action. The geased creature must follow the given instructions until the geas is completed. Failure to do so will cause the creature to grow sick and die within 1d4 weeks. Deviation from or twisting of the instructions causes a corresponding loss of Strength points until the deviation ceases. A geas can be done away with by a wish spell, but a dispel magic or remove curse spell will not negate it. Your DM will decide any additional details of a geas, for its casting and fulfillment are tricky, and an improperly cast geas is ignored. ------- Source: Players Handbook
Gosford Larmalart: Jericho must return to the Cathedral with the tax stamp by the end of the month
Jericho: Ok
Gosford Larmalart: Then he casts the Divination spell
Gosford Larmalart: If we look today, will we be able to find the stolen tax stamp from the Temple of Orange Sunsets here in Osterhold?
Inv Zora Polasis: prays some more
Gosford Larmalart: "If you see the tax stamp today you must leave the city today"
Inv Zora Polasis: So the stamp is not in the city then if we want to see it today?
Gosford Larmalart: That is what the Gods say
Inv Zora Polasis: Forgive my slowness of mind, but the gods say the stamp is here in the city or not?
Gosford Larmalart: That is how I understand it
Jericho: And with that, my life clock has started. Time to go
Jericho: Thank you for your time
Inv Zora Polasis: that was an either or question
Inv Zora Polasis: is the stamp here in the city, yes or no?
Gosford Larmalart: My understanding of the answer is that the stamp is not here in the city if you are looking today
Inv Zora Polasis: Thank you
Inv Zora Polasis: I am still learning how to understand when the gods speak to us
Inv Zora Polasis: bows
Gosford Larmalart: We all are learning all of our lives
Inv Zora Polasis: We must get to the docks then I think. I just wish our only lead wasn't to Siren's Call.
Inv Zora Polasis: It is such a dangerous and difficult place to search
