DM Michael Cullen's Skull and Shackles

Game Master MichaelCullen

I attend the wedding and When I see Suny there I come over and speak with her

"Miss Suny, nice to see you what are you doing here ma'am?"

Suny smiles and gives Kyranda a gentle hug in greeting/reply.

"Hey-YA there!" (^_^) "Well.. I be here ta' see me friends get all boned proper, like. Asides, seeing' how peoples do things is a way I can compare things bein' done different ta' tha' kin back home. Ye ken?" Suny explains.

"Plus, t'is a chance ta' be speakin' with kin in'a way whut we's has more understandin' of each other." And Suny would wave towards any other of the Elves about the place.

"I am here attending as a cleric of the temple. I was planning some other things for tonight, but since this was here, I decided that it would be best for me to attend this ceremony due to the fact that You never know what is going to happen at sea, I thought I would learn the rights."

"Oh! That be grand!" Suny exclaims, "Like I were exactly sayin' ta' Shabe and Kara, ye never know whut fate an'a sea be havin' waitin'..."

@ Kyranda, that’s not quite how I envisioned the bonus, the bonus is equal to twice the number of dice you would roll, i.e. right now you roll 2 dice so the bonus would be 4, if you want some randomness to it I like that too, Calistra is chaotic after all, we could have you roll your channel energy dice and have a bonus equal to the result i.e. 2d6 dice right now. So either way, 2d6 or a bonus equal to twice your dice, 4. 4 let's you take a 20 to get DC25, 2d6 gives you a chance at something a little harder.
You first few attempts at the simple lock do not succeed but after a couple minutes of work it springs open. Take 20 You move on to something a little more difficult, again after a couple of minutes you are able to pop it as well.

I can't believe I missed that spelling mistake! (>_<) 'Bonded'... I rilly, rilly meant the word 'Bonded'

Also, I were hopin' ta' have maybe two days ta' be about tha' town an' stuff... (>_>)

Much cheers ta all! (^_^)

I don't know why I keep accidentally posting in the discussions board.

Arjun purses his lips in frustration. "I do not have the means to disable the spell. I suggest we try the swift approach."

Arjun will slip through and try to grab as much money and powder as possible in 1 minute. He will exit through the same vent and drop to the street. He will use his ki to increase his base speed by 20 feet, giving him a running speed of 150 feet per round for 4 rounds. He will use his previous Stealth roll to hide afterward.

I see, so smash and grab it is. very well
Dimitrious will quaff his potion of invisiblity upon hearing the alarms and after seeing Arjun run out of the shop. He will head back to the ship.

If we are still in town Jax will search the area to see if a trouble maker is starting a fight, then he will try to end the fight by casting acid splash but he will purposely miss by a few inches. Next time it won't miss. if Jax does not find trouble, then he will be rested knowing that trouble is not here.

assuming there was no follow-up or fall-out from the ring fight, Noro enjoys a sound sleep.

we need to stay an extra day or so, I have some "business" to take care of.

*Depending on the time of day and which day.

Suny continues to scamper around the town looking at all the stuffs. That her two new ship mates have had a great time and a good introduction to the ship and the rest of the crew has Suny near full to bursting with good cheer, laughter and smiles.

As the shore leave draws to a close Suny keeps a weather eye on her two new 'swabs', continuing to help them adjust/acclimatize/learn all about ship board life.

I think I lost it or just having a senior moment, but what is the name of our ship?

also I have a design for our flag: click to see

Our captain settled on Malevolent Grace for our ship.

Arjun displays the spoils of their nocturnal larceny to Dimitrious. "Two casks of powder - a market price of 2,000 gold pieces, but far more valuable to the ship. Also three diamonds." He holds them up to the stars to see them sparkle. "I believe our monk Suny is trained in evaluating the worth of goods. Let's ask her what they are worth."

Hey Suny, would you mind an Appraise check on our diamonds?

Sure! All'a ways ready ta' be helpin' out friends. (^_^)

At DM, I just like to do strange things with almost all of my characters, and that is one strange thing of many

Jax waits on the ship with his allies.

Arjun displays the spoils of their nocturnal larceny to Dimitrious. "Two casks of powder - a market price of 2,000 gold pieces, but far more valuable to the ship. Also three diamonds." He holds them up to the stars to see them sparkle. "I believe our monk Suny is trained in evaluating the worth of goods. Let's ask her what they are worth."

Hey Suny, would you mind an Appraise check on our diamonds?

Wow, diamonds that should fetch a nice amount of cash. We should be careful where these are fenced.

You know who could get a fair deal out of fencing stolen goods. THIS GIRL

They's jus' appraisin' them now. Tradein' 'em fer shine be comin' in a bit. (^_^)

So can you roll some Appraise checks?

I thought ye was gon'a come talk ta' m'selfs? Okeys, Role Playin' laters. Rollin' now. (^_~)

Appraise (General):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Specific Appraise Diamond 1:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Specific Appraise Diamond 2:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Specific Appraise Diamond 3:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Or... if'n ye rilly wann'a wait a while, Suny can be spendin' time ('Take Ten') an' be givin' ye a number like 15 fer ye result?

Customer be all'a ways right! I heard 'em sayin' that in'a town. *Nods enthusiastically*

(^_^)

Suny, feel free to really examine these.Take 20 Also who are your new friends?

Arjun, Is this powder special in any way?

Dimitrious will cast detect magic on both the diamonds and powder.

Suny smiles happily when Gun Captain Dim and Arjun approach her and Kala and Shabe. Introducing the two new swabs to the two senior crew-folks.

"Master Arjun, Master Dimitrious! This be young Shabe and Kala, two new crew what've joined us, here at port. They be ready ta' learn an' pull they's weight along side every one else." She informs the 'Older' pair, even as Suny comes to a very straight backed 'attention'.

"I be shownin' 'em all'a things they needs ta' learn first. Then I be teachin' 'em all'a things they needs ta' know about sailin'." She relates/informs the pair. When Arjun and DIm indicate they ahve 'business' with Suny, she nods and indicates Shabe and Kala should go about the tasks Suny has been teaching them to do.

Whence Dim and Arjun present the three stones Suny's eyes seem to grow a little wider,

"Oooo! Shiny!" She exclaims, grinning happily when Dim and Arjun present the stones.

"Suny, feel free to really examine these.Take 20 Also who are your new friends?"

Suny nods... doing her best to try and fathom the mystery, weight, luster etc of the three diamonds presented to her by Dim and Arjun. Though her nature also sees her placing one in her belly button and examining the 'fashion'.

"I seen some lasses wearin' jewels there."[/]b Suny says [b]"There were a street with some rilly big houses an' lots'a lasses bein' all cheerful an' such." She explains examining the effect. Continuing along with the appraisal, she gives Dim and Arjun the simple run down of how she, Kala and Shabe met, began chatting and their signing on as crew.

So, 'Taking 20' gives Suny a result of 25! She should be able to give Dim and Arjun quite the right idea of their worth. Thence, it's off to see Kyranda and maybe see if she's been talking to the right people about town. (^_^)

making her way topside, Noro stumbles on deck. she looks like hell, not a night of drinking, but definately a serious fight. noro has been healed that much is certain, but she still bears the brusies and pain.

I got shome shoppin to do, be back in a bit, promish not to shail off without me. She says to whoever is on deck.

Noro goes to make her way down the gangplank to the pier, a money pouch in hand (stained with some blood).

Can't take a 20 on Appraise because additional attempts at appraise reveal the same result. Taking a twenty is essentially doing the thing 20 times.

Shabe and Kala extend their hands and introduce themselves to the halfling and vishkanya. We've learned quite a bit already, looking forward to actually going to sea.

I will assume the ship heads out once Noro gets back. Unless I am told otherwise.

@Gm
If I take those back to the Temple can we get full value for them?

Noro simply was going to purchace her armor...She may check out the fight ring again but since she was not fully healed from before that may not be such a good idea.

If Kyranda can fence them, she can have a 10% cut. ;)

or we just keep them as money. Instead of masses of gold coins :p

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@Shabe and Kala:Very nice to meet you, are you 2 experienced sailors?

Suny's friends is makin' friends. (^_^)

Suny lets Shabe and Kala answer Dim's question for themselves, smiling encouragingly at them as the Halfling Gun Captain asks them questions.

Well... hoping that Suny's appraisal is good enough for DIm and Arjun. She's not quite sure on the value of the first two. They have some inclusions and are of an ok cut. The third one is smaller but a better quality. You think it is probably worth around 3000 gold. As a trade good it sells around face value not half value.

Hoping every one gets enough time to do what ever t'is takes their fancy ashore. Feel like I've posted done enough for Suny for now. Ready to hoist the main-sail and get under way.

For clarification, are earnings from shore-leave activities being entered into a community pool? Or do the people who earn them get to keep it for themselves? I anticipated splitting the money from the diamonds with Dimitrious (and a finder's fee for Kyranda), but donate the two barrels of gunpowder to the ship.

I be happy fer shore leave stuff ta' be kept by them's whut done tha' play. Every one be free ta' donate anything they want back ta' ship an' t'other crew. Other wise... it kind'a sounds funny... me 'splittin' Kara and Shabe an' all... (>_>)

Very much cheers ta' all!

Not sure, I guess we should agree on this as some people are better at making money than others will be. I.e. stealing as opposed to brawling ;). We aren't splitting up what we find by who killed them or did the most dmg right?

As far as the diamonds they sell or trade at (or near) their value. If you wanted to convert them to gold, Kyranda would be able to get the correct amount through her contacts.

Dimitrious: Kala answers your question, Not much experience in sailing yet. Spent a couple weeks on a ship to get out here but that’s about it, Sir.

As an aside you could make some more money brawling if you bet on yourself or fight some tougher opponents. There will be plenty of shine to be made where you are headed.

Noro was more starting to make a name for herself first, and get a feel for the opponents. before making any bets. the first fight was more of testing the waters

I know we are pirates and all, but I am all for an even split

No problem Kala, I myself have never been at sea before I was pressganged on to this one. Just pay attention to Suny and more importantly the Captain.

sure, I'm up for the even split jax just waits for the last of his allies to get on board.

I'm fine with an even split. I hadn't planned on spending the money on blackjack and hookers. ;)

"Kyranda, dear! Please take these to your house of ill-repute and see what we can get for them. I would like to purchase a new sword, and my share of this loot would be perfect."

I'm fine with an even split. I hadn't planned on spending the money on blackjack and hookers and blow ;)

FIFY 8>)

Suny grins as she salutes Gun Captain Dimitrious and Bosun Arjun give their pleasantries and leave to speak to Mistress Kyranda. Waiting for a moment for the trio to be into their conversation, Suny 'squees' quietly and bounces over to give her two friends/swabs an encouraging hug.

"See?! Tha' senior crew be all right!" She whispers to Kala and Shabe. (^_^)

"Right then, ye pair a limpets! Lets see about you learnin' why t'is important tha' deck be kept scrubbed an' 'stoned'!" She orders her swabs off to learn some more of the fundamentals of ship maintenance. (^_^)

Much cheers to all. Hope you be feelin' hale and fine, Noro. (^_^)

Arjun, sweetie, if you want me to do that then we're going to have to make a donation. And I am sure that looking him up and down you would do fine for some nice new priestess down there, if you want to come with me, we can even see about getting your sword polished and bought at a decent price

noro makes her way into town in particular to the markets, even those parts that may not offer exactly the most legal of stuff.

she is looking for a chain shirt, enchanted with certain specialized enchantments. but she remains careful who she buys from.

looking for +1 brawling chain shirt, cost 4250 gp.

Kala and Shabe seem assured by Dimitrious's account of how fast he learned. They are not too excited about the swabbing of the deck but do it anyways. When it comes time to learn about the pointy end of the sword they both perk up. Now this is what they signed up for. Some adventure.

Kyranda is able to get an honest appraisal of the diamonds, they are worth about a total of 7700 gold which the temple is willing to give you in platinum coins instead. Even between you and Arjun the coins bags are pretty heavy. (You could have just kept the wealth in diamond form but it would have been difficult to split.)

Any last minute purchases before we head out?

Any last minute purchases before we head out?

I'm ready

Not much I want to get for Calah atm, that I not already have. Druids are easy like that :)

Arjun is thrilled with their transaction, and thanks the licentious temple for their business.

Mental note - clean money with boiling water when I get back to the ship.

That's 1100 gold pieces for each crew member.

After a brief trip to the market, Arjun returns again to the ship. He now has two magic wakizashi, and his blowgun has been replaced by a masterwork blowgun.

"Now, let's go get more loot."

there are a couple of things that Kuranda wants but I do not have the time now to buy them because I have RL things to do, so I will post them in the Discussion thread later and unless the GM says NO we will assume that they were bought while in the temple

That's 1100 gold pieces for each crew member.

*Squeees!* *Glomp hugz Arjun, Dim and Kyranda* (^_^)

@Kyranda, that's fine with me.
Tonight I have to do something for work. Expect to be underway tomorrow.