Hungry Voodoo's Mines of Zolurket (Inactive)

Game Master voodoo chili

In 4121 AR, the desert dwarves of the Barrier Wall Mountains sealed the famed Tar-Urkatha mine abruptly, saying only that one of the richest platinum mines in history had played out. Nearly six centuries later, the truth rises from the darkness.


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Shirish listens to Surak, then blinks. "I know little of religion," she says, "my master did not fund our education. I follow Kurgess," she lifts and flexes an arm. "He won many challenges and the favor of the gods!"


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Chitleen's mood darkens when he finds the Archive closed as well, an atypical scowl settling upon his face he mutters darkly "Sons de chèvres mère. Une telle indifférence ne seraient pas tolérées dans Vudra ..." turning away and stalking into the city towards the Breakstride, assuming his dwarven surrogate parent will follow in his wake.


Dwarf Cleric 2

"Ah, yes, Kurgess - another fitting patron for you. I can see why you would admire him!

"Can you show me where this 'souk' Chitleen babbles so much about is? We can spend the money the group has set aside for healing magic, and perhaps I can teach you a bit about spells granted by divine patrons. Who knows? You might even have the knack."


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

Tararr chuckles as Chitleen becomes moreand more frustrated with the ways of the desert folk. "Now he knows how I feel about elves and humans, too, hehehehe.", he muses to himself.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Sighing Chitleen turns to Tararr "Did you have anything else you wished to achieve today Sahib?"


Stymied by the holiday, Chitleen and Tararr meander through the festive crowds of the city. The only businesses open are booths selling shish-kabobs shaped like burning swords, wooden swords festooned with red silk flames for the children, and religious tokens. Certainly tomorrow will be a more successful day for shopping once everything settles down again. Hopefully, Kipp will be understanding about another delay.


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"Getting a bit of this grub sounds about right to me, skinny, hahaha!"


Male Elf Wizard 3 (Transmuter-Enhancement) / AC13->17(mage armor) / HP23->full

Waking up to find his wounds flaking off and fully healed brightens up the day for Daeron as his intent to coop up for the day and peruse his newly acquired spellbook.

He walks down to the dining area, and sits alone, sipping measured drink of herbal tisane known to heighten one's concentration and ward off sleep.

Fueled up and ready, Daeron climbs back into his chambers and starts rummaging around before he lays the book on the table.

Giving it the longest stare, he murmurs the words for Detect Magic before pondering his next action.

I hope it's not spellwarded. If not then Daeron casts Read Magic and sees what spells has he gained.


Daeron pores over the newly acquired spell book and finds most of the spells sordid and necromantic in nature (all level 1 necro + command undead, false life, spectral hand)
There is a selection of abjuration and conjuration though. (protection from good, alarm, mage armor, summon swarm, create pit)

Shirish and Surak are interrupted by the boss as Kipp wanders into the main room, "Are you done with your little errand for the Sunshine Boys or whatever? Where are the rest of you? It's time to get to work and make plans for tomorrow."


Dwarf Cleric 2

"I believe the Wizard is studying, and the others are running some errands in preparation for our journey. Shirish and I need to do some shopping today as well, but otherwise, yes, our work for the city is concluded, getting down to business tomorrow will be good."


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Another sigh, though frustration fading he concedes "Very well fair Tararr, lead me on to the culmination of your gastronomic desires" ushering the dwarf to be the one who leads their walk this time.


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"Stand aside,boy, and let me work here.", Tararr says with a good natured smile. Sniffing the air, the dwarf quickly catches a scent he finds appealing. Leading Chitleen to one of the stalls with the flaming meat sticks. "How much fer some of them little doo-dads there?" he ask the merchant with a good deal of matter of factness.


Male Elf Wizard 3 (Transmuter-Enhancement) / AC13->17(mage armor) / HP23->full

As the elf leafs through the pages, an amount of unhappiness shows through as he realizes the bulk of magic from the spell-book comprises of mostly schools unfamiliar to him. His down mood takes an uplift once he notes the spells of Create Pit, Summon Swarm, Command Undead and False Life in the mix. A whole day free in front of him, Daeron lifts up his quill and prepares to copy the spells down.

A 3 hours per 2nd level spell, Daeron is going to spend 5 hours copying the spells Alarm-DC16; 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 and Create Pit-DC17; 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 for 50GP. Is there any more time for the day?


Tararr Trollspiltter wrote:
Leading Chitleen to one of the stalls with the flaming meat sticks. "How much fer some of them little doo-dads there?"

The merchant grins. "Three silver sheikhs, but be careful. They are spicy!"

Back at the Inn, Daeron spends the day in study and scribing. Kipp drags Shirish and Surak to a nearby caravansary to go over supplies and the six pack mules he is providing for the journey to the mines.


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"Gimme two golds worth for me and my friend here.", he says tossing the man two coins.


It is late afternoon by the time Kipp releases Shirish and Surak and Daeron completes his spell transcription. Chitleen and Tararr have eaten their fill of grilled meat and the city fills with revelers and a parade of fire dancers of all varieties.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Eating his mystery meat on a stick daintily, Chitleen does not enjoy the sights as he blames the revelers for ruining his retail adventure of the day. As the city swells with the mass of people, he suggests they make their way back to the Breakstride.


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"After you,fancy man.", Tararr says with sarcastic bow and a chuckle.


Kipp calls everyone to dinner at the Breakstride for a final briefing. He's dressed in his typical grungy worn leather trousers and tunic, but he has greased his hair back and tended to his beard. "So no more delays, huh? Tomorrow I want you all off to ‘Urkatka. I reckon it'll take near a week to get there. It ain't that far as the vulture flies, but pretty tough land in there. Got yer gnolls, griffons, razorscales, bandits, an' much worse. Hopefully you won't have any problems. Remember we're just interested in the Mine so don't go looking for trouble."

”Ya got six mules and vittles and supplies to last you a month. Here’s three raven feathers to send me a message. Just put a feather between your hands, say “To Kipp”, state your message, give her a puff and a big black bird will appear and get me the message, ok? Once things look cleared out enough and you’ve dealt with that damned spook Tib, send word. I’ll be back and forth between here and Katapesh, but that bird'll find me. Just get it all done before the snows fall.”


Male Elf Wizard 3 (Transmuter-Enhancement) / AC13->17(mage armor) / HP23->full

Tomorrow? I would be needing some time before leaving to obtain some improved equipment. Specifically a high tension long bow that would suit my physique readily. A long list of wants and good to haves has already been formulated in between my study earlier today but what I have seen of dwarven nature would probably make me keep my silence.

Daeron fingers his full money pouch and ponders.

I would entrust my a portion of my current savings with you, Master Kipp so if I 'kick the bucket' the wealth would find its way back to my homeland, or if needed to purchase further supplies whilst reclaimation is underway.

Daeron would further inquire with regards to the 'raven post', any word limit or time limit and speed of travel. To clarify, Daeron is looking to trade his shortbow for a composite +2 lomgbow.


The irritable dwarf scowls, "If you still got errands to run just do it first thing in the morning. I don't care what time you leave as long as you are on the road by tomorrow night! There's a narrow trail that runs north along the river for about a day and a half before you can cross on an old dwarven bridge. Then it's about five days west into the mountains to the old mine."


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Hungry:
When is the gnome's package due?

Chitleen weathers both the dwarfs irritable natures with smooth skinned endurance and gives a mild acknowledgement of Kipp's request "We will be beyond the gate before the night falls."


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"Listen here, grey beard. We got dumped in this slum by you an' a couple of these guys almost got killed fer it. Yer lucky we don't charge ya more fer stickin' us with such a garbage situation. We'll complete our contract, but the next time we get left holdin' the bag cause you didn't give us the right information, it is gonna cost ya!", Tararr says as he jabs a thick finger in Kipp's chest. Classic dwarven interactions at there best.


Kipp just grunts at Tararr's outburst, "You can take care of yerself, Big Boy!" With that he gets up and heads for his room. As the others finish their dinner, a messenger enters the inn and hands a package to Erilene who brings it over to Chitleen. "Delivery for you from a mister Ringbaud," she announces as she lifts the bundle to the elf.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Chitleen accepts the package with a smile "My thanks" before slipping it under one arm for now. After a few more minutes he retires to his room.

I'm ready to move on to tomorrow...

Hungry Skull:
Chitleen will wait for Tararr to be asleep - depending on whether he sleeps in the elf room or not - before slipping out of bed and moving to Tararr's gear. Chitleen will then remove all clothing from the bag and replace it with the package.
Stealth take 10 for 13 to make it easier.

If Tararr sleeps in only his smalls then no further action - if he wears some kind of outer clothing then Chitleen would seek to render it unwearable for a while using some powerful and foul scented perfumes. Which to a dwarf probably means floral notes...


Chitleen:
I reckon the dwarves and elves have separate sleeping arrangements, but you are able to sneak into his room late in the night covered by the horrible racket of dwarf snores. You abscond with his clothes and leave more suitable and hygienic clothing behind.

Tomorrow looks to be a big day so you all retire for a final night of rest with a roof over your head before your journey into the mountains. You sleep fitfully, but Tararr wakes to find that some sneak thief has stolen his sturdy dwarven clothing and replaced it with a package of silken frippery in yellow and red colors, fine silver beard rings, and a ridiculous black hat with a golden tassel.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Package of Silken Frippery:
Within the package you find a well made suit of silks that feels smooth to the touch and is tailored in the Vudrani style. It consists of a set of Red pants, overwhich lies an ochre surcoat that is long enough to reach down to your shins. There is also a well made diaphanous red scarf for your neck.
Like this from neck down

You have also been furnished with a cap as black as night with a golden tassle sprouting from it's centre. It sits snugly atop your head and although the tassle initially fouls your eyes, a swish of your head is sufficient to send it hanging behind you.
Similar to this

Lastly, and most beautiful are a twin set of silver bandlets that are engraved with elvish runes. Having seen these before among some of your kin you recognize them as beard rings - designed to both keep a beard neatly restrained as well as accentuate the grandeur of attire.Two like that but staggered to suit your chin's hirsute nature

Chitleen has woken early to brew his morning chai and sits calmly at a table picking at bread... patiently watching the stairs that lead towards their rooms.


ok, I was just describing the dwarf perspective ; )


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

My fault for being Mr Lurker - didn't see the explicit description of items, just the reference to silken frippery :P


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"THIEVES!!!!! ARGHGHGHGHGH!", Tararr bellows like some bull elephant. "LOOK AT THE CLOWN SUIT THEY LEFT IN PLACE OF MY CLOTHES." Standing atthe bottom of the stairs, Tararr holds a pile of silk in one hand and his urgrosh in the other. Besides a face of anger, the dwarf wears little else. "They'd have me lookin' like one of yer kind, elf.",he roars again as he stomps off up the stairs returning a short time later wearing the beard braids and pants, but nothing else. "Who steals a man's pants....", he grumbles as he eats his breakfast.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Chitleen smiles and sips his chai, contended and unafraid to show it before Tararr. When the cantankerous dwarf returns with the beard braids he ventures "Good morning Sahib, does the second coming sit better with you than the first? The anneaux barbe suit you well." languidly reaching for another piece of bread.


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"YOU! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS! I...YOU...Bah!", is he can stammer.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Shrugging as he chews then swallows "If is but a thanks sahib... from me to you. Is it unwelcome? - should I have not burnt your other garments?"


Erilene wanders out of the kitchen and notes Tararr's new style. "A dwarf in pajamas! Now aren't you the very image of trendsetting leisure! I honestly thought relaxation was against some dwarven code," the halfling quips.

"So I hear you all are leaving us today. I'll be sorry to see you go, you've been an interesting lot."


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

A warm smile upon his face Chitleen jests "Indeed, I am sure that you will miss your common room being soiled by eviscerated bodies and brawls... with any luck we will rejoin at some time in the future... as long as we do not perish in the Western mountains."


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

The sound of Tararr's blood boiling is almost audible.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Unless Tararr wishes immediate violent recompense Chitleen is happy to fast forward the shopping and get on the road?


yep. the souk awaits. let me know what your list might be.


Dwarf Cleric 2

Surak will pay a share on the communal CLW wand. I believe that would be 150 from each of us?

Other than that:
6x more cold iron javelins (12gp)
a healer's kit (50gp)
surgeon's tools (20gp)
2 bags of caltrops (2gp)
4x bags of powder (4cp)
5x silver weapon blanch (25gp)
2x 50' silk rope (20gp)
grappling bolt (1gp)
1 bag of marbles (1sp)

Do we need to worry about food or will be handwaving it and just figure a long term cost of living expense?

Also like to take the half hour or so it would take at a fire to apply 2 silver weapon blanches to 20 of my cold iron crossbow bolts.


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

I am good to move on in a big huff, lol. I'll retcon what I need to buy later. Nothing but mostly mundane items that should be available anywhere.


any final purchases or errands in town?


Shirish will offer a tithe at the temple to Sarenrae where the shinning ones dwell, in exchange for the Lady's blessing and healing before they set out for the mines.

Will address the rest in the OOC


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Chitleen makes a visit back to the Archive to give the custodian a gift in thanks for his assistance. He also visits the souks to fulfill his shopping needs before returning to the Breakstride in the mid afternoon in order to get ready to sally forth.

Day ran away from me, and net is still down at home - so have put up a stop-gap post to cover Chitleen's actions before setting out.
Shopping won't be for anything too far out of the ordinary.


By early afternoon everyone has conducted their business and returned to the Breakstride where Kipp has readied the mules. He grumbles as he adds the new gear requiring a little repacking, but he works with an experienced hand and it really doesn't take much more time.

He rubs the sweat from his brow as he gives the gear a final check and then brusquely turns to the party. "Alright, that'll do it. You should have plenty to last you a month. I threw some canvas and spikes in there for shelter as well. Just send a bird when you've cleared out all them claim jumping spooks and gnolls."


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

Clasping the dwarf's hand in his, Tararr says his farewells in dwarven and readies himself to move out.


Male Elf Wizard 3 (Transmuter-Enhancement) / AC13->17(mage armor) / HP23->full

Well, a quiet journey to the mines is all I ask. I hope when you hear from your bird the next time round it would be of good tidings. As we Elves like to say, À la prochaine.

With that Daeron rechecks his newly acquired goods and finds the most calm mule to ride on.


Daeron finds a bony seat upon the spare mule, the only one without a pack saddle, and you follow an old trail above the river away from Solku. You make about 10 miles into the summer evening before setting up camp. The night passes without mishap as does the next day where you make the rest of the distance to the old dwarf bridge across the river where the trail heads westward into the mountains.

The shadows from the mountains creep toward you as night falls darkening an old dwarven watch tower across the river. A man in gray robes and a keffiyeh watches from the ruined doorway.


Dwarf Cleric 2

To Chitleen, "Smell anything familiar?"


Male Dwarf 5 Bar Invulnerable Rager :AC 17/15raging, hp 62 (5d12+10) Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2; DR 2/4non

"The obvious threat isn't always the one we need ta be most concerned with.", Tararr says as his grip tightens on his weapon.


Male Elf Alchemist (Crypt Breaker) 5

Chitleen regards the man in grey with a curious and appraising eye. Responding "We are still near enough to civilization that I do not view all travelers with abject suspicion... and yet.." internally considering something before waving it off "At any rate there is a field of water between us... are you to swim across and interrogate him to ease your worry dear Tararr?"

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