Caleb Cage |
Okay - he's all updated. New Spells are Dimension Door, Detect Desires and Detect Fiendish Presence. Fabian, I know you've had issues with detects before. I was thinking we could warp it into as a 'smell' type effect, rather than a cone?
Brother Hawthorne |
Action 2
Brother Hawthorne quietly let the others give the report for their mission. Such things were never his forte.
Action 3
Brother Hawthorne piped up, "if there is to be a surprise attack at this Maskery thingie, then I propose we be the ones who do the attacking. Killing Thrunes could become a habit for me. I mean..."
Vandomir Jarvis |
Action 3
Vandomir interrupted Brother Hawthorne, "If you would please Halfling, hold your tongue. You performed well enough on the recent mission. Your skills were what was needed there. However, please allow that we may have need of other skills and abilities in this particular situation."
Rizolla |
Action 2
Rizolla was content to let Eirik do the speaking, for now, as she figured he had a better idea of what they did and didn't need to know. She accepted such praise as was given her but otherwise kept her peace.
Action 3
Rizolla listened as the ball was spoke about and knew it sounded like a trap. It was blatantly obvious that Thrune was up to something, she just couldn't figure out what. She was about to speak her thoughts when Hawthorne spoke up and winced at the words. It wasn't a good idea and she was about to say so when Vandomir snapped at the halfling. The nobleman's reaction stirred the rage inside her and her eyes started to light within when there was an interruption...
Tillia |
Shifting things on Tillia's return slightly, I want her to make an entrance as she returns.
Action 3
Tillia hadn't been around for the majority of the meeting thus far. Word was she would be there but her ship was delayed due to Brassy's rules at the docks. She made her way to where the meeting was supposed to be and arrived to find it moved. She quickly made her way to the school and walked in just in time to hear Vandomir snap at Hawthorne's suggestion. She moved forward as she saw the blond tiefling's eyes flare and knew someone needed to head things off. It seems she was nominated.
Tillia approached, a quiet click clack of heels across the floor as she said, "Vandomir, that was rather rude. He just came back from a dangerous mission, successfully I hear, maybe you should be a bit more polite to one who could help pull off the destruction of the keep and the rescue of the slaves in it." She leaned in to give Vandomir a kiss on the cheek and it was obvious she was wearing a perfume she hadn't before. She straightened and continued, "I'm glad you succeeded but I don't think that the murder of Brassy would be so easily accomplished. He'll be ready for such tactics and might be able to turn them against us by, say, having an ally somehow disguised as him or something."
As she stood there it was plain Tillia had changed in her time away. She wore some make up to make her lashes sootier and her eyes and lips stand out a little bit more. Her clothing was expensive but still fell within the legal guidelines of the city making her look like a noblewoman who was "slumming" as she traveled. Despite her travels and hurry to arrive she kept her hair in place and neat and walked with a newfound confidence that made her very alluring. She stood there, watching the group for their reaction, and maintaining a calm presence that would hopefully prevent things from escalating further.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
Rizolla |
Action 3 con't.
It seemed that Tillia's arrival and intercession calmed Rizolla. The blonde woman's eyes ceased glowing and she visibly relaxed as she took in the woman's words. She'd never met Tillia before but she knew who this had to be, though she wasn't what the dragonblooded woman had imagined. the Tillia she had heard of was far quieter and more reserved. She kept a watchful eye on the gathering but didn't act further for the time being.
Elsbeth Wright |
Action 2:
Elsbeth was a little taken aback at the applause in their honor. She hadn't been involved with a group mission before but surely they didn't clap for every little success, did they? Her cheeks reddened slightly at what she considered was unnecessary attention. She then stood against the wall as Eirik shared their tale.
Noravia Jeggare |
Action 2:
Noravia was so relieved that Elsbeth had made it back from the Gap. Even though she had no allusions that there wouldn't be losses, she was glad that one of them hadn't been her mentor. She had every intention on asking Elsbeth about specifics when everyone wasn't around.
When Lucian Thrune was mentioned, Noravia took a step closer to Caleb to remind him she was there for him. She was unsure how he'd respond to the news and from the glimpse she got of Eirik's look, she wasn't the only one.
Action 3:
Noravia asked the Council, "Did any one of us actually get an invitation? Since Thrune knows who we are, even if he doesn't know where to find us, and invited us - it's most likely a trap. It's tempting to go to find out what he has planned but it would be risky. And if we didn't receive invitations then do we crash the party anyways?"
Fabian Benavente |
Action 3:
Noravia asked the Council, "Did any one of us actually get an invitation? Since Thrune knows who we are, even if he doesn't know where to find us, and invited us - it's most likely a trap. It's tempting to go to find out what he has planned but it would be risky. And if we didn't receive invitations then do we crash the party anyways?"
Lady Docur commented, "Well, it's masquerade so the invitations are not personalized and everyone is expected to wear a mask until the Unmasking Ceremony which is at midnight so finding invitations should not be a problem."
Octavio added, "I have been to a couple of these and everything but heavy armor is acceptable so it's not like we would go in there defenseless. Still it is a risk, a very big risk but we can't just sit this one out, can we?"
tag?
Rexus added, "The ball is still two days out and preparations are in full at the Opera House. Dare I say that our very successful saboteur team can perhaps gain some insight from the inside. Maybe even replace one of the guards or serving staff for the night..."
tag?
I'll let this run one more day...
Eirik Clausen |
Raven Officers:
Pick a significant NPC who will be be attending the masquerade ball.
Vandomir: perhaps your aunt;
Eirik: perhaps your paramour;
etc.Remember that everyone will be wearing masks until midnight...
Oh sweet baby... that's a frightening idea, though Asami would likely be pleased. I'd prefer for Eirik to infiltrate the party as a servant, really, but I also have this idea of a caricatyre of an Ulfen barbarian, bared to the waist, his upper body painted blue and red with geometric tattoos, his hair and beard dyed blonde and properly braided...
Fabian Benavente |
Fabian Benavente wrote:Oh sweet baby... that's a frightening idea, though Asami would likely be pleased. I'd prefer for Eirik to infiltrate the party as a servant, really, but I also have this idea of a caricatyre of an Ulfen barbarian, bared to the waist, his upper body painted blue and red with geometric tattoos, his hair and beard dyed blonde and properly braided...Raven Officers:
Pick a significant NPC who will be be attending the masquerade ball.
Vandomir: perhaps your aunt;
Eirik: perhaps your paramour;
etc.Remember that everyone will be wearing masks until midnight...
We can talk about that.
I have room for one 'infiltrator' which can be a main PC or a saboteur PC. If it's a saboteur PC then that player will have to be pull double duty as they'll need to RP for both main PC and saboteur PC.
And as you can probably guess, this party will be much different than the dinner party we just had. :)
Tillia |
And as you can probably guess, this party will be much different than the dinner party we just had. :)
Yes it will! Thrunes and Ravens, partying together! It'll be mass hysteria!
Caleb Cage |
Action 2
Caleb sat up straighter as the tale was told, his eyes shining as the death of THRUNE was reached. When Noravia moved closer, he reached out a hand to hold hers, and stood.
"A tale worth of memorialising!" he enthused "If we get an Opera one day, you'll have a scene!" he smiled "Perhaps TWO scenes."
Caleb Cage |
Action 3
Vandomir interrupted Brother Hawthorne, "If you would please Halfling, hold your tongue. You performed well enough on the recent mission. Your skills were what was needed there. However, please allow that we may have need of other skills and abilities in this particular situation."
Action 3
Caleb bridled as Vandomir dismissed the Tiller. Thought his collegaue had been polite enough, a noble talking down to a halfling left the sorceror with an acrid tang in the back of his throat. Intending to take it up with each of them in private, he calmed a little as Tillia interceded first."So what? We try to stop them doing a false flag attack? Be seen publicly warning people it's a trap - only to have THRUNE turn it into a normal party?" Caleb moved closer to Noravia, a deep anger in his voice "They've got us coming and going."
Caleb turned to look at Lady Dolcur "We need information, first. Not much we can do to stop poison. If it's us he intends to blame, it is unlikely to be infernal powers. That suggests he'd have someone set up to look like us."
Hob Smith |
Action 2
Hob let Eirik tell the tale. The senior Raven had a gift for making the terrifying and exciting sound almost mundane, but he was clear, concise and methodical. There were things Hob'd done he was happy to have explained away in such dry language.
Action 3
Hob looked around. The idea that he might be asked to infiltrate such a party seemed ludicrous. Cautiously he edged backwards. "Best of luck. Haven't seen me forge and me daughter in goin' on a fortnight. I'll see if I c'n craft you somethin', if you need it."
Elsbeth Wright |
Before Hob was able to leave Elsbeth spoke up, "It should be known that Hob was the one who activated the anvil of unmaking. If he hadn't managed to do that on his own, the mission would have failed."
With Rexus' comment, the cleric replied, "I could make a convincing guard I suppose. Better that than a server. But I wouldn't want to make anyone 'disappear' in order to take their place. Although people do get sick all the time."
Caleb Cage |
Action 2
"Because I just LOVE dressing up like some useless dandy." muttered Caleb. Breathing deeply he turned to Noravia and bowed an exagerated, overly deep bow.
"Well M'lady. For some time I have wanted to take you someplace fancy. It seems this might be it. Can I have the honour? Might I go so far as to suggest we get matching outfits?"
gap?
Caleb nodded thoughtfully, and looked at the others "There's a chance that some of the missing people we're looking for are imprisoned in the opera house. We'd regret it if we didn't try to use the opportunity to explore."
Fabian Benavente |
Everyone: please update your PC sheets and tally up your wealth. You should all be around 33,000 gp.
If you're not there on wealth, let me know what you want (three options with 50%, 35%, and 15% chance of availability).
The Ravens have some decent resources at hand so get creative with your items.
Let me know once that is done so I can check them off and add them to the 'status table'.
Questions?
Game on!
Noravia Jeggare |
Action 2
"Because I just LOVE dressing up like some useless dandy." muttered Caleb. Breathing deeply he turned to Noravia and bowed an exagerated, overly deep bow.
"Well M'lady. For some time I have wanted to take you someplace fancy. It seems this might be it. Can I have the honour? Might I go so far as to suggest we get matching outfits?"
Noravia smiled as she mocked curtsied, "Always, M'lord. And even if you don't particularly care for it, you clean up nicely and you are never useless." Then she cocked her head to the side and raised an eyebrow at his mention of matching outfits, "You want to wear armor?" Turning to Octavio she asked, "Unless your comment about armor only pertains to the gentlemen?" Looking at Caleb she continued, "Maybe matching masks?"
gap?
Caleb nodded thoughtfully, and looked at the others "There's a chance that some of the missing people we're looking for are imprisoned in the opera house. We'd regret it if we didn't try to use the opportunity to explore."
The inquisitor nodded in agreement. "That would make sense that Thrune is using it as a prison since no one is allowed access usually. We won't get another opportunity like this to investigate."
Noravia Jeggare |
I think everything is updated for Noravia. She's leveled to 8th and as far as I remember, the gear listed in her profile is what she has. I haven't tallied it but she's probably below in wealth. I swapped out a couple spells which is allowed at 5th and 8th level
Also, is it possible to have a dress which functions as armor? Such as the material being lined with plating or something?
Fabian Benavente |
I think everything is updated for Noravia. She's leveled to 8th and as far as I remember, the gear listed in her profile is what she has. I haven't tallied it but she's probably below in wealth. I swapped out a couple spells which is allowed at 5th and 8th level
Also, is it possible to have a dress which functions as armor? Such as the material being lined with plating or something?
You can have armor that looks like a dress. Assume someone can add that to your armor and include it in your WBL.
Fabian Benavente |
I think everything is updated for Noravia. She's leveled to 8th and as far as I remember, the gear listed in her profile is what she has. I haven't tallied it but she's probably below in wealth. I swapped out a couple spells which is allowed at 5th and 8th level
Also, is it possible to have a dress which functions as armor? Such as the material being lined with plating or something?
This is what I have for Noravia:
morningstar +1, fire 8,000
breastplate +2 4,000
headband of inspired wisdom +2 4,000
CLW wand (15), communal
scroll of delay poison 150
scroll of lesser restoration 150
scroll of confess 150
amut of nat armor +1 2,000
holy water x4 100
CLW potion x3 150
Communal 1,985
Total 20,685
But this does NOT match your status table (see lat turn recap), which is correct?
Fabian Benavente |
Tillia:
Here's what I have:
handy haversack 2,500
scroll of teleport 1,125
alchemist fire 20
scroll air bubble 25
scroll identify x2 50
scroll of mage armor 25
headband of INT 4,000
circlet of persuassion 4,500
cloak of resistance +1 1,000
ring of protection +1 2,000
pearl of power 1,000
Minor Metamagic Rod of Extend Spell 3,000
wand of hold person (10) 90
ring of swimming (communal)
Common pot part: 1,985
Total 21,320
You have 12,000 gp to spend either to upgrade gear or obtain new stuff. if obtaining new stuff, please give me the typical 3 choices (50%, 35%, 15% availability)
Fabian Benavente |
Caleb:
This is what I have:
shifter's headband, +2 CHA 4,500
alchemist fire 20
CLW potion 50
holy water (2) 50
mithril shirt +2 5,100
cloak of elvenkind 2,500
bear's endurance potion 300
ring of protection +2 8,000
charm of fate 5,000
Common pot part: 1,985
total value 27,505
You have 5,500 gp to spend (same guidelines as others)
Fabian Benavente |
Eirik:
I have:
amulet of mighty fist (shock) 4,000
bracers of armor +2 4,000
holy water (2) 50
alchemist fire (2) 40
ring of protection +1 2,000
body wrap of mighty strikes +1 3,000
CLW potion 50
bear's endurance potion 300
cloak of manta ray, communal
belt of physical might (+2 DEX, +2 CON) 10,000
acrobat's slippers 3,000
Common pot part: 1,985
total value 28,425
You have 4,500 gp to spend.
One thing I wanted to point out is that your amulet of mighty fists is only shock and not +1 shock because +1 shock would cost 16,000 gp.
Fabian Benavente |
Vandomir:
I have:
breastplate +1 1,000
greatsword +1 2,000
belt of DEX +2 4,000
MW thieves tools 50
adaptive comp longbow +1 3,400
hat of disguise 1,800
ring of protection +1 2,000
amulet of natural armor +2 8,000
Common pot part: 1,985
Total: 24,235
You have 9,000 gp to spend
Same guidelines as others.
Noravia Jeggare |
Noravia Jeggare wrote:I think everything is updated for Noravia. She's leveled to 8th and as far as I remember, the gear listed in her profile is what she has. I haven't tallied it but she's probably below in wealth. I swapped out a couple spells which is allowed at 5th and 8th level
Also, is it possible to have a dress which functions as armor? Such as the material being lined with plating or something?
This is what I have for Noravia:
morningstar +1, fire 8,000
breastplate +2 4,000
headband of inspired wisdom +2 4,000
CLW wand (15), communal
scroll of delay poison 150
scroll of lesser restoration 150
scroll of confess 150
amut of nat armor +1 2,000
holy water x4 100
CLW potion x3 150
Communal 1,985
Total 20,685But this does NOT match your status table (see lat turn recap), which is correct?
The big ticket items are correct except I though you had made the weapon a frost weapon and not flame. Some of the scrolls that are listed in the turn recap were specifically purchased for the water adventure so I believe she still has them but they may have fallen under communal wealth...
Noravia Jeggare |
Noravia Jeggare wrote:I think everything is updated for Noravia. She's leveled to 8th and as far as I remember, the gear listed in her profile is what she has. I haven't tallied it but she's probably below in wealth. I swapped out a couple spells which is allowed at 5th and 8th level
Also, is it possible to have a dress which functions as armor? Such as the material being lined with plating or something?
You can have armor that looks like a dress. Assume someone can add that to your armor and include it in your WBL.
Nice! How much would that cost?
Eirik Clausen |
One thing I wanted to point out is that your amulet of mighty fists is only shock and not +1 shock because +1 shock would cost 16,000 gp.
Well aware, and thankful the item specifically allows this. Also, away from computer for the holidays, posting will be very sparse till Tuesday.
Eirik Clausen |
The inquisitor nodded in agreement. "That would make sense that Thrune is using it as a prison since no one is allowed access usually. We won't get another opportunity like this to investigate."
"Well worth investigating,; Eirik agreed. "We'll need to keep an eye on each other in the crowd to move as a group, but it'd be useful to have some distraction to allow us to slip away unseen. Unless we can just move in as individuals and meet in some part of the building closed from guests. And a map would be useful, to figure out where we need to begin." It wouldn't be pleasant to open doors at random and have to explain to a group of guards why we were creeping around what had been turned into barracks.
Tillia |
I apologize for not getting anything posted for a couple of days. Had a lot going on with work, my sister and her family up for easter weekend, and a finikier than usual computer. I'll try and get my list of upgrades/wants up later today with a gameplay post. I may not manage it though as I have a lot going on today too.
Caleb Cage |
Caleb smiled - the smile of a man with a terrible, but amusing idea.
"Shelyn and Zon-Kuthon? They're memorable, at least! Otherwise... a pair of star crossed lovers?"
A thoughtful look chased the amusement away "Matching masks, you say. You know, a decent costume we all dressed up in could be interesting. Might be harder for the guards to track us if they're having to count?" He shrugged "I've never been to a normal masquerade - at least as a guest. Vandomir, you have the look of a man who has done this kind of thing before. Can you walk us through it? What's the etiquette like?"
Noravia Jeggare |
Noravia will keep the scrolls listed except for the Water Breathing ones which she'll give to Hetamon to keep as part of possible resources for later on. With keeping the other listed scrolls and adding the glamered ability to her armor (which appears to cost 2700gp) this brings her wealth to 25,890. This leaves her 7,110 to spend. Is this correct?
Caleb Cage |
Hmmm - I thought Caleb was picking up Eirik's hand-me-down belt of dex? Happy if not.
Are you okay with Psychic Scrolls? I know most are Arcane or Divine.
Fabian Benavente |
Noravia will keep the scrolls listed except for the Water Breathing ones which she'll give to Hetamon to keep as part of possible resources for later on. With keeping the other listed scrolls and adding the glamered ability to her armor (which appears to cost 2700gp) this brings her wealth to 25,890. This leaves her 7,110 to spend. Is this correct?
Yes, correct.
This what I have:
morningstar +1, frost 8,000
breastplate +2, glamered 6,700
headband of inspired wisdom +2 4,000
CLW wand (42), communal
scroll of delay poison 150
scroll of lesser restoration 150
scroll of confess 150
amut of nat armor +1 2,000
holy water x4 100
CLW potion x3 150
2 scroll freedom of movement 1,400
2 scrolls restoration 1,400
2 scrolls searing light 750
Common pot part: 1,985
total 26,935
So 7,100 gp to spend
Fabian Benavente |
I apologize for not getting anything posted for a couple of days. Had a lot going on with work, my sister and her family up for easter weekend, and a finikier than usual computer. I'll try and get my list of upgrades/wants up later today with a gameplay post. I may not manage it though as I have a lot going on today too.
No worries. Weekends are more relaxed so we'll see if we can make move things along or not.
Tillia |
I realized that I somehow had lost the bladed scarf from my items list. I got it added back into my character sheet and adjusted the current wealth in there. Just wishing I had proficiency with the thing now.
Noravia Jeggare |
Noravia Jeggare wrote:Noravia will keep the scrolls listed except for the Water Breathing ones which she'll give to Hetamon to keep as part of possible resources for later on. With keeping the other listed scrolls and adding the glamered ability to her armor (which appears to cost 2700gp) this brings her wealth to 25,890. This leaves her 7,110 to spend. Is this correct?Yes, correct.
This what I have:
morningstar +1, frost 8,000
breastplate +2, glamered 6,700
headband of inspired wisdom +2 4,000
CLW wand (42), communal
scroll of delay poison 150
scroll of lesser restoration 150
scroll of confess 150
amut of nat armor +1 2,000
holy water x4 100
CLW potion x3 150
2 scroll freedom of movement 1,400
2 scrolls restoration 1,400
2 scrolls searing light 750
Common pot part: 1,985
total 26,935So 7,100 gp to spend
I have a feeling that Noravia also has a Pale Blue Rhomboid ioun stone that we got as loot at some point. Or was that a different game and I've completely mixed things up? If that's the case, then I think she's at her WBL.
Noravia Jeggare |
Caleb smiled - the smile of a man with a terrible, but amusing idea.
"Shelyn and Zon-Kuthon? They're memorable, at least! Otherwise... a pair of star crossed lovers?"
Noravia gave Caleb a conspiratorial smile. "That would definitely raise a few eyebrows and I like the way you think." Then her voice lowered so that only he could hear, "But I'm not beautiful enough to be a believable Shelyn."
When someone mentioned getting someone to glamer her armor she smiled. "Problem solved. I can now look like I'm wearing whatever we want. Maybe I'll look like a lady after all."
Fabian Benavente |
Fabian Benavente wrote:I have a feeling that Noravia also has a Pale Blue Rhomboid ioun stone that we got as loot at some point. Or was that a different game and I've completely mixed things up? If that's the case, then I think she's at her WBL.Noravia Jeggare wrote:Noravia will keep the scrolls listed except for the Water Breathing ones which she'll give to Hetamon to keep as part of possible resources for later on. With keeping the other listed scrolls and adding the glamered ability to her armor (which appears to cost 2700gp) this brings her wealth to 25,890. This leaves her 7,110 to spend. Is this correct?Yes, correct.
This what I have:
morningstar +1, frost 8,000
breastplate +2, glamered 6,700
headband of inspired wisdom +2 4,000
CLW wand (42), communal
scroll of delay poison 150
scroll of lesser restoration 150
scroll of confess 150
amut of nat armor +1 2,000
holy water x4 100
CLW potion x3 150
2 scroll freedom of movement 1,400
2 scrolls restoration 1,400
2 scrolls searing light 750
Common pot part: 1,985
total 26,935So 7,100 gp to spend
Go ahead and add that if you want. You would be a little over since it's worth 8,000 gp but no worries.
Game on!
Fabian Benavente |
Not enough players posting for a recap so we'll let this run another day.
Any takers on the saboteur missions. The idea is for me to give you a setting and the results (what you find out) and you can write a post (a single person or a collaborative effort) describing the results.
No worries if not and I'll just provide some of the info you would have gained.
Questions?
Game on!
Fabian Benavente |
Elsbeth can do something as a guard. How soon would you need it?
The info you obtain will be discussed and used in planning for the party so no later than Wednesday of this week. Is that doable?
If so, the parameters of your mission are below.
A team of saboteurs can place one of their own in the opera house as an undercover contact to aid the PCs. This undercover contact poses as one of the opera house’s security guards. A team of saboteurs can also provide the PCs with a copy of a skeleton key that opens most of the doors in the opera house.