CHAPTER 13: R&R in Hagalton

[greyarea]

Max asks Po, Does it need to be charged? If so, how do I do that?

[Norjax]

Hagalton 10D/82

Max asks Po, Does it need to be charged? If so, how do I do that?

“The weapon has an internal power source. I’m not the one to determine how it functions.”

OOC: An artifact check is required.

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Kurot visits Name'loa and inquires about artifacts for the "vertically challenged."

Kurot visits the new arrival, Name’losa. He is a colorful character in gaudy, multicolored clothing and coverings.



“Yez, means to lift over ground. Told I am these cuffs (ankle) will make body rise or lateral. Name’losa truths this item but how to make work not know. Involve think and do. Gone for 275gp”

OOC: An artifact check is required.

[greyarea]

All I gots is 244, friend? Is that enough? asks Max of Po. Hey, Apples, can you loan me fifty? I need to buy a sword!

Denslow will give Max the remainder if Po will not negotiate.

[Zhym]

Kurot contemplates whether he should haggle, then calculates that (1) biological lifeforms are sometimes predisposed to dislike his kind, (2) it's only money, and (3) his circuits are not optimized to emotion-based price negotiation anyway.

"Agreed."

He then inquires as to whether of his companions would assist in discerning the device's functions, in hopes of minimizing the chances that he breaks the 275gp device trying to figure out how it works.

[Norjax]

Hagalton 10D/82

All I gots is 244, friend? Is that enough? asks Max of Po.

“244gp is sufficient, Master Neuronaut.”

[Norjax]

Hagalton 10D/82

Kurot contemplates whether he should haggle, then calculates that (1) biological lifeforms are sometimes predisposed to dislike his kind, (2) it's only money, and (3) his circuits are not optimized to emotion-based price negotiation anyway.

"Agreed."

He then inquires as to whether of his companions would assist in discerning the device's functions, in hopes of minimizing the chances that he breaks the 275gp device trying to figure out how it works.

Nama’losa takes the coins and hands Kurot the pair of ankle cuffs. He stands motionless as if the android has departed and he’s waiting for another customer.

[Norjax]

Hagalton 10D/82

While roaming the bustling streets of Hagalton and engaging with both resident and visitor, it becomes increasingly evident that numerous rival groups frequent the vicinity of Sott’Urwa. Tensions and clashes among these factions, as they come and go, are a frequent occurrence.

The groups at Sott’Urwa have made a significant discovery, uncovering branches of an underground transport system reminiscent of your own investigations further south. There's a possibility that these newly found sections are connected to the same expansive system you've been exploring. The subterranean ruins of Sott’Urwa are situated approximately 30 miles to the northeast of your previously identified tunnels. According to on-site accounts, it appears improbable that their expeditions have taken them far enough to infringe upon your claim.

Action Details:

Characters:

Monsters:

Actions?

Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 17D]:

Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [5/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [10/15]
Max – 28/28 [6/15]
Anton – 43/43 [11/11]

[greyarea]

Denslow shares what he knows. He will get more soil/rations. I suspect we should stake our claim before these folks clean it out, he says. Will be dangerous if they get that far but it could be worth it

[greyarea]

Max completes his purchase, with nary a coin to his name. He checks out the handle to see if he can discover how it is charged.

Artifact check [1d20+4]=12+4=16 max. complexity 5

Denslow will lend 2x2=4 luck to bring that to 20

[Norjax]

Hagalton 10D/82

Max completes his purchase, with nary a coin to his name. He checks out the handle to see if he can discover how it is charged.

Artifact check [1d20+4]=12+4=16 max. complexity 5

Denslow will lend 2x2=4 luck to bring that to 20

Following Po’s instructions, Max twists the grip and energizes the sword. The entire blade vibrates at a high pitch >HUMMMMM< and appears slightly blurred. Swinging it takes some adjustment but otherwise it may be wielded as a common long sword.

OOC: Translated into game terms:

Max’s roll is 1d20+6 => 12 + 6 => 18 + 4 => 22 – 2 =20
Item is well understood, and minor repairs may be made with a successful DC12 INT check.

Roll a usage die to activate (begins at 1d7)
When activated, the weapon inflicts 1d8+16 per strike.
+2 Attack Bonus.
The sword operates for 30 minutes before shutting down.

[Zhym]

Kurot tries to figure out how the ankle cuffs work.

Artifact Check: [1d20+10]=6+10=16

Can I find out the item's complexity before deciding whether to re-roll or use luck points?

[Norjax]

Kurot tries to figure out how the ankle cuffs work.

Artifact Check: [1d20+10]=6+10=16

Can I find out the item's complexity before deciding whether to re-roll or use luck points?

CM = 5

[greyarea]

Denslow will spend 2 luck to help bring that to a 20 if Kurot wishes.

[Zhym]

Denslow will spend 2 luck to help bring that to a 20 if Kurot wishes.

Yes, thank you. That should make the result 15, which is enough for minimal understanding and needing a DC 10 INT check on the first 1d3 uses, which should be manageable.

[Anton_E_Gregor]

Denslow shares what he knows. He will get more soil/rations. I suspect we should stake our claim before these folks clean it out, he says. Will be dangerous if they get that far but it could be worth it

If those tunnels are connected to mission control there might be more to gain than just fame and fortune.
We should finish resupplying and return to stake our claim.

[Norjax]

Kurot tries to figure out how the ankle cuffs work.
Artifact Check: [1d20+10]=6+10=16

Hagalton 10D/82

Kurot initiates a connection with the cuffs after clasping them to his ankles. He gingerly experiments with controlling the devices that allow limited flight.

OOC: Translated into game terms:

Activated by establishing a neural or wireless connection to the cuffs
Usage die begins at 1d10; activation has a 1 hour endurance
Limited Flight; 60ft/round
Up/down; side to side
400lbs. capacity

Action Details:

Characters:

Monsters:

Actions?

Hit Points [Luck Point Recovery - 17D]:

Denslow – 42/42 [16/16]
Silvestri – 60/60 [5/14]
Kurot – 50/50 [10/15]
Max – 28/28 [6/15]
Anton – 43/43 [11/11]

[greyarea]

Denslow says, We should get a move on, so that others do not stake our claim. We want to be fairly rooted there, so they know it is ours.

[Zhym]

"I'm ready to go," says Kurot, who is ready to go.

[shaidar]

Silvestri

"I'm also ready."

[Norjax]

Denslow says, We should get a move on, so that others do not stake our claim. We want to be fairly rooted there, so they know it is ours.

Please address the ration supply for Denslow and Max.