Expedition: Ablesforth: The Demon Hole - 14 July 2021

[Rusty Tincanne]

What Zhym said. Our expedition was cut short, so we didn't find much loot, and the loot we did find wasn't easily split. So Neegan was "making change." If that doesn't work for him, let us know ASAP, please, so we can figure something else out.

As for the Flasks of oil. He does not have any oil.

Crud. I meant vials of holy water. Able passed out a bunch of holy water as we all left town. If Neegan, Idriss, Dare or Grimble had any left over, Able would appreciate their return.

[Marullus]

I am sure that it is okay for all vials of holy water given out to be returned.

Idriss' sheet shows "five extra flasks of holy water" plus the scroll of dispel magic, both of which get subtracted.

Grimble and Dare never recorded the holy water.

Post your best estimate of what was left over and recollected.

[Zhym]

I have 5 vials on Pendleton's sheet, but I assume he can hang on to those if he's going back to the demon hole again. He might want more than that.

[Dram]

Neegan has 2 flask of holy water, Giving it back to group.

Ok Neegan understands, he is only giving 20pp to the cause. Why would he donate 20pp of his own money if there is no benefit for him. He is a dwarf of course.

Option #1
Triple Donation

Option #2
Share of the take on Exp #3

Option #3
Pass on donation

[Marullus]

Neegan gets a share of the treasure no greater than 150gp. There is an indivisible mask worth 350gp.

Neegan is applying his 150gp towards the mask. He then is paying 20pp as the balance, getting the full value of the 350gp mask in return.

He is not "donating" anything to the group.

Does that help?

Neegan gives 20pp and gets a 350gp mask. He can then spend the mask on a thing, or store it until he is ready to do so.

[Dram]

Understand now.

Now that we know objects d'art can be used at face value, I really like the last distribution. Unfortunately, as I mentioned, Able can't buy anyone out.

Marullus, Dolph wouldn't happen to have that much coin laying around and be interested in buying it a share, would he?

I'll PM mister_kent, dram and sirravd, asking them to weigh in on loot distribution, some they haven't responded to the options at hand.

I missread this post a while back thinking that Rusty was asking for donations to help with the next Expedition.

[Rusty Tincanne]

So... Now that you understand, is Neegan okay with that? It is a big thing to ask if Neegan isn't planning to make a large purchase.



Marullus:
If Neegan isn't okay with that, would the Infirmary/Brother Mylo front Able 200gp? He would donate the mask to the Infirmary anyhow (for the XP), then pay the Infirmary back at a later date. (If he survives...)

[Zhym]

"I will gladly pay you tomorrow for XP today."

[Rusty Tincanne]

I am what I am...

[Dram]

Neegan will pay you today for XP today.

[Marullus]

We will let Neegan confirm he is good with the mask. If you take the demon-mask to the Templars, they are likely to confiscate it as obviously tainted...

[Rusty Tincanne]

Wait. Tainted but not magical, right? Because I was under the impression tainted=magical.

Galx to hear Neegan is interested in doing that. It really makes splitting that loot easier.

[Dram]

Neegan will take 150gp. He does not think it would be good to be carrying a mask and the Orb at the same time. The It may draw more unwanted attention.

[Zhym]

Grah.

Okay, do we have anyone else with 20 gp and immediate use for a big damn demon mask? Or do we have to go through the whole loot splitting process again?

[Marullus]

I would recommend Neegan taking the mask and storing it in the vault of Fingers' shop. The group could pay the storage fee, if it helps.

[Dram]

Neegan wants to know who would willing to buy a tainted/Evil mask? If he was able to sell it immediately upon receiving it, he would be interested in taking the mask. It should go to a cleric.

[Rusty Tincanne]

This is really dragging out.

If he takes the mask he can either
(a) sell it in Gaul for a small portion of its true value,
(b) send it south and get the full value, but you wait 3 months of game time to receive ilyour gold,
(c) use it at full value to build something (either a building or monument), or
(d) donate it to a church for XP

Any NPC will take the mask in trade for services, but they don't give change, so you need to spend it on something big. Maybe a small tower or monument in honor of all those dwarfs Amistad got killed by the dragon (which would also get you XP, by the way)? Whatever. It doesn't matter. Please just take it or don't so we can move forward when Marullus is back. If you don't take it, we can figure something else out.

Sorry if that seems short, but you've been waffling on this for a while now. That, along with the disappearance of other PCs leaves us hamstrung at present.

If it helps any, Clay built Beith's Watch and an outbuilding with objects d'art. He got full value for the items in lieu of cash.

[Dram]

Neegan - Will take the mask and donate it to the church for XP. It shall be taken to the Temple of Baudh.

[Rusty Tincanne]

Okay. Glad to have it settled.

As an aside, I was sort of excited to have Neegan build a cairn (or some such) built in honor of all those dwarfs ensorcelled to their doom by Amistad. A nice picture of him for every dwarf to spit on as they pass by. (Good standing with the Blackhelm clan, I'm sure.) Maybe another dwarf will do that some day.

[Dram]

Okay. Glad to have it settled.

As an aside, I was sort of excited to have Neegan build a cairn (or some such) built in honor of all those dwarfs ensorcelled to their doom by Amistad. A nice picture of him for every dwarf to spit on as they pass by. (Good standing with the Blackhelm clan, I'm sure.) Maybe another dwarf will do that some day.

What would Neegan to do make the above happen.