Hot Times in Slateholm 6/23-24

[terrymixon]

Robin agrees with selling the gems. "Maybe we can carouse and celebrate our winnings together?" He asked the group.

Vesper seems sold "That sounds like an excellent idea!"

She eyes "Trip group" and gives a wicked grin "There's just one question you have to ask yourself... Are you sure your clothes can keep up?"

She hands the scroll case to Galreth "See if you an use this. We're all getting armour but I'll bet this city has magic to buy. Remember, if you can't use it, I can... whatever it is. Also if there's any... dark magic it could still be useful to this company. I will decipher it with you if you wish. I have studied dark lore".

(OOC: Split the cost (450gp ante) on a weeklong MIA bender involving Ferry Tickets, no passports and carousing at 1d8 +4 and 1d6 Bard bonus???

Fear and Loathing in Slateholm, baby!

Who, what... or even why... could go wrong! )

We’ll all wake up in one another’s clothes.

[Tiglath]

We’ll all wake up in one another’s clothes.

Again!

Well yeah on some nights of the bacchanale... but if we can just sync back in on the last night everyone will write it off as "Nah, didn't happen..".

[ateno]

She hands the scroll case to Galreth "See if you an use this. We're all getting armour but I'll bet this city has magic to buy. Remember, if you can't use it, I can... whatever it is. Also if there's any... dark magic it could still be useful to this company. I will decipher it with you if you wish. I have studied dark lore".

"Why don't you hold on to it for now, I will look it, when I get back from the Ord temple, don't want a pickpocket or a priest think its theirs."

(OOC: Fear and Loathing in Slateholm, baby!)

If find ourselves swept into a blur of dancing lights, questionable substances, and a menagerie of nobles, grifters, and goblins in powdered wigs. and the night promises fortune, scandal, and possibly a duel at sunrise. I'm using your bard bonus for my Constitution save. But I would be ok to waken the next morning in a jail cell with a talking hat, a tattoo that says 'Property of the Fish King,' and no idea what happened to our pants. But I would be ok with that.

Galreth

[Tiglath]

She hands the scroll case to Galreth "See if you an use this. We're all getting armour but I'll bet this city has magic to buy. Remember, if you can't use it, I can... whatever it is. Also if there's any... dark magic it could still be useful to this company. I will decipher it with you if you wish. I have studied dark lore".

"Why don't you hold on to it for now, I will look it, when I get back from the Ord temple, don't want a pickpocket or a priest think its theirs."

Vesper gives Galreth a conspiratorial smile "We share with Ord on our terms".

If find ourselves swept into a blur of dancing lights, questionable substances, and a menagerie of nobles, grifters, and goblins in powdered wigs. and the night promises fortune, scandal, and possibly a duel at sunrise. I'm using your bard bonus for my Constitution save. But I would be ok to waken the next morning in a jail cell with a talking hat, a tattoo that says 'Property of the Fish King,' and no idea what happened to our pants. But I would be ok with that.

Now that's rock n' roll!

Duel at sunrise? Just not gettin' up fer that...

As to her bard bonus Vesper just might be needing that to avoid what's professionally refered to in the trade as a "negative night out resolution outcome" best described as "Jabba the Hutt" issue...

However, sans culottes in a skip (UK temporary roadside artefact - might not translate universally) is an acceptable, if not over achieving, end to a night out...

[helvorn]

Robin spoke up. "My clothes are quite sturdy, thank you for asking. I definitely think that 450 gp from each group would be a fine donation for a smashing night out."

[shaidar]

Gaurbal

"That sounds like some celebration, miss Vesper. We will get a reputation." he smiles "But maybe that is the point."

I'm in, and Gaurbal will still have enough for some chain mail and a donation to St Terragnis. That's 270gp each for the sewer group, or 157.5gp if we take off the 450gp for carousing.

[Tiglath]

"That sounds like some celebration, miss Vesper. We will get a reputation." he smiles "But maybe that is the point."

Vesper smiles at Gaurbal "Some of us already have a reputation but you're quite right in that another one wouldn't hurt! I think it's fair to say that folk are a lot kinder when you throw money about".

I'm in, and Gaurbal will still have enough for some chain mail and a donation to St Terragnis. That's 270gp each for the sewer group, or 157.5gp if we take off the 450gp for carousing.

Good effort on the workin's out! That's chainmail or a decent weapon each (and some change) plus the big party! I was going to get my abacus going... but I've been chewing it again recently and I fear that has affected its accuracy...

[Marullus]

She hands the scroll case to Galreth "See if you an use this. We're all getting armour but I'll bet this city has magic to buy. Remember, if you can't use it, I can... whatever it is. Also if there's any... dark magic it could still be useful to this company. I will decipher it with you if you wish. I have studied dark lore".

"Why don't you hold on to it for now, I will look it, when I get back from the Ord temple, don't want a pickpocket or a priest think its theirs."

Vesper gives Galreth a conspiratorial smile "We share with Ord on our terms".

Ferd pats Morvith on the back. "We have our own wizard along, perhaps he could provide more direct expertise." He smiles broadly. "No worry about Ord or handsy priests at all, here."

[Marullus]

Robin spoke up. "My clothes are quite sturdy, thank you for asking. I definitely think that 450 gp from each group would be a fine donation for a smashing night out."

990 - 450 = 540gp / 4 = 135gp each in the Travel Group. Before we commit, I would like to hear what the vendors say about available magic items and special things, particularly which might avail the group in getting past the ward at the gnome hall.

Carausing for XP is definitely a worthy use of coin. 450gp from each group is 900 for a +4, which gives us a minimum roll of 4xp and a 50% chance of maxing out (which is 6xp but actually a negative effect of being caught mid-robbery of the Duke. It might be overkill.)

Also, need to know the effect of bringing two bards. Twice as much fun? I would suggest that we each roll our own bonus die and we pick which effect we like better as a result?

[terrymixon]

Robin spoke up. "My clothes are quite sturdy, thank you for asking. I definitely think that 450 gp from each group would be a fine donation for a smashing night out."

990 - 450 = 540gp / 4 = 135gp each in the Travel Group. Before we commit, I would like to hear what the vendors say about available magic items and special things, particularly which might avail the group in getting past the ward at the gnome hall.

Carausing for XP is definitely a worthy use of coin. 450gp from each group is 900 for a +4, which gives us a minimum roll of 4xp and a 50% chance of maxing out (which is 6xp but actually a negative effect of being caught mid-robbery of the Duke. It might be overkill.)

Also, need to know the effect of bringing two bards. Twice as much fun? I would suggest that we each roll our own bonus die and we pick which effect we like better as a result?

Dueling bards! The XP and coin will just roll in.

[Tiglath]

"Why don't you hold on to it for now, I will look it, when I get back from the Ord temple, don't want a pickpocket or a priest think its theirs."

Vesper gives Galreth a conspiratorial smile "We share with Ord on our terms".

Ferd pats Morvith on the back. "We have our own wizard along, perhaps he could provide more direct expertise." He smiles broadly. "No worry about Ord or handsy priests at all, here."

Vesper chats cheerily "Oh The Unbending himself and I parted ways a while ago - mostly to do with my flexible approach to his rules... but I really liked his Library - so well organized!"

She hands the scroll to Morvith "Here, Master Mage, see if you can decipher this for us. I'll stand you a fine bottle if you can!" She pauses amidst handing it fully over as she intones "Ladies and Gents - remember it's an eyeful not a handful!" and smiles as she says "Please do take a look and indeed take your time but the scroll has to stay with us".

As Morvith examines the scroll Vesper says to Ferd "You know I could really use someone on pipes or percussion while I dance. I'll cut you a fair share of the take if you'll play with us tonight".

Also, need to know the effect of bringing two bards. Twice as much fun? I would suggest that we each roll our own bonus die and we pick which effect we like better as a result?[/ooc]

Oh it must be twice the fun!

I've only the PDFs to reference but I'm pretty sure we can't add another 1d6 to our carousing total but, as you suggest, we could give ourselves an effective re-roll on the d6 (so 1d8 + 2d6[pick best] + 4). LUCK can also come into play and (I remind myself) we get Advantage (two rolls pick highest) when performing.

However, on the "Carousometer" I defer to the learned DM!

[Tiglath]

Dueling bards! The XP and coin will just roll in.

Do we need Battlin' Banjos - or just more Cowbell?

[terrymixon]

Dueling bards! The XP and coin will just roll in.

Do we need Battlin' Banjos - or just more Cowbell?

Both.

[Eris]

Robin spoke up. "My clothes are quite sturdy, thank you for asking. I definitely think that 450 gp from each group would be a fine donation for a smashing night out."

990 - 450 = 540gp / 4 = 135gp each in the Travel Group. Before we commit, I would like to hear what the vendors say about available magic items and special things, particularly which might avail the group in getting past the ward at the gnome hall.

Carausing for XP is definitely a worthy use of coin. 450gp from each group is 900 for a +4, which gives us a minimum roll of 4xp and a 50% chance of maxing out (which is 6xp but actually a negative effect of being caught mid-robbery of the Duke. It might be overkill.)

Also, need to know the effect of bringing two bards. Twice as much fun? I would suggest that we each roll our own bonus die and we pick which effect we like better as a result?

GM: Read the notes at the bottom of this post (also check out the changes to costs for Carousing).

The Vast brothers show you the magic items they have, and you're disappointed. They only have a few items that do more than create minor illusions and does prestidigitation and little of that. They are very interested in buying more powerful magic items and spells though. The items that you think might be useful to you are very expensive.

They have a gleaming short sword that they say "un-erringly" hits a target (+1 To Hit). They are willing to sell it for 1,000 gp!

They also have a pair of bronze bracers that deflect projectiles (Advantage on blocks or parries against thrown weapons, arrows and bolts). They will part with it for 600 gp!

They also have what they call a Rope of Climbing (Advantage when anyone attempts to climb using this rope). It is only 20 feet long, though, and is old and frayed so just how long it is going to continue to be useful is a question. They only want 250 gp for the rope.

Seeing you're somewhat disappointed in their offerings, Alister Vast shrugs and says, "Magic is hard to come by here in the Western Lands, what there is you have to go out and find. We can do minor charms and magic tricks, but nothing really serious. We depend on people like you to go find more powerful items for us."

"Or you could try talking to the Mad Mage in his tower." points out Alister's brother Saul with a sarcastic tone to his voice "If you want more magical things you might want to apply to him. If he'll talk to you, that is."

"He's threatened to turn us into mice if we bother him again." Alister says with a sour expression on his face, "Told us he'd already done that to more than a few chumps that bothered him. I think he's a fraud!"

"I don't! He's dangerous and best left alone." Saul snaps at his brother adding, "Do you remember how you started craving cheese after your last attempt to get into his tower? It was a warning and I'm not going anywhere near the Tower or the damn shrine next to it either. I'll do my worship of Madeera right here, nowhere near that tower!"

[ateno]

"With that, i'm gonna stir up some stomach acid at Ord. I'll try to be back in less than a hour."

Glareth

[Tiglath]

"With that, i'm gonna stir up some stomach acid at Ord. I'll try to be back in less than a hour."

A smiling Vesper offers "You can let Jake watch me for an hour if you like. I'm willing to bet he falls somewhere on the temple's "List of Disapprovements". Oh, and I've seen your legs! If those old priests want a dance just make sure you see their money and agree the terms beforehand. We'll see you back at the Guild".

She idly asks the Vast brothers "I think we've seen that Tower - just beyond Temple District? Solid enough - the outer stonework's rough cut but the mortar looks to be falling away? You could probably climb it drunk - but, hey, you'd need to be because of that crazy Wizard right?"

(OOC: Just some casual reckless endangerment... ).

She looks to the company "We have coin and no doubt a thirst. Should we adjourn to The Trident and Shield?"

(OOC: Maybe scroll perusal could work there and the new PCs are already in situ...).

[ateno]

"With that, i'm gonna stir up some stomach acid at Ord. I'll try to be back in less than a hour."

A smiling Vesper offers "You can let Jake watch me for an hour if you like. I'm willing to bet he falls somewhere on the temple's "List of Disapprovements". Oh, and I've seen your legs! If those old priests want a dance just make sure you see their money and agree the terms beforehand. We'll see you back at the Guild".

"Unless Ord has had a infusion of clerics from the mainland, no one knows me here, so they will judge me as I am, not what I was. And Jake will hang out somewhere we can hide it I need to.

WhisperNo matter what the Mage thinks, I can use all the magic scrolls, so let him use his time to get the name and use and take it back.Whisper

"I will try to get Ord to finance another trip into the underways with a retrieval team to get the protective icon."

Galreth

[Tiglath]

"Unless Ord has had a infusion of clerics from the mainland, no one knows me here, so they will judge me as I am, not what I was. And Jake will hang out somewhere we can hide it I need to.

WhisperNo matter what the Mage thinks, I can use all the magic scrolls, so let him use his time to get the name and use and take it back.Whisper

"I will try to get Ord to finance another trip into the underways with a retrieval team to get the protective icon."

Vesper whispers back to Galreth "You must surely trust me as well as you climb over me? I am merely weighing folk up. No one else does Shadow Cats and that scroll is surely yours. I have made clear that it stays with us. The Ordian Temple will want the icon back but will debate it through several ordained committees. You and I both know how laboriously they work but don't let them hurry it along for I plan to be very drunk at least until some part of tomorrow afternoon!"

(OOC: Just love the idea that either the "celebrated rescuers of the princess" and/or "saviours of the whatever" can't be found for the triumph/medal ceremony because they are trouserless in a skip... ).

[Eris]

Location: Temple of Ord
Present: Galreth

The adventurers settle with the Tax Collector, who it turns out is a small thin man with a face that reminds them all of a rat and with the personality to match!

Still swaggering a bit, they all troop back toward the Guild Hall! As they move down Temple Street with the locals making a wide way for them, Galreth peels off and heads into the Temple of Ord.

Called before the Under Bishop of the Temple, Deacon Jorge, Galreth sees Rowen kneeling before an altar on one side of the room mummering prayers.

Deacon Jorge waves Galreth over to a different section of the large room behind a standing screen and says, "It seems you broke our Acolyte. I'm afraid it's going to take some time to help her recover her confidence."

"She spoke of a large Symbol of Ord under the city that you found, but frankly her tale was less coherent than we expect of her." Jorge says shaking his head, "This is the first time she's failed so hard, and is taking it very hard. Ord has not abandoned her, but she really does feel that way. If we aren't careful with her she might feel she must leave the order in her disgrace. Ah well!"

"You on the other hand, appear to be quite coherent, so tell me just what did you find under the sewers?" Deacon Jorge asks as he leans back in his chair while waving Galreth to one facing him.

[ateno]

Location: Temple of Ord
Present: Galreth

"You on the other hand, appear to be quite coherent, so tell me just what did you find under the sewers?" Deacon Jorge asks as he leans back in h
Using cleric of Ord speech.

Galreth gives a slight nod to a superior and takes the seat.

"Invoker, eerr, Deason Jorge, first off your Acolyte Rowen was in a stressful situation that she was not ready for. hurt people, a tripped trap, chaos and people shouting, I suspect she was distracted. Anyway I suspect she is more overwhelmed than losing or angering any connection to Ord.
Anyway we have found a original authentic sanctified relief of Ord, an artifact that divinely radiates the feeling of Ord. If you look in the book 'The Reliquary Etched: Iconography of the Sacred Wall' you will see what I am talking about. If you are interested, I could offer our group to lead one of you down to authenticate and assist in bringing it back for your temple. IF you are interested, Deacon, we can talk about price."

Galreth