DM Lil" Eschie |
You find, as always, crude weapons and armors on the goblins.Only the shaman's falchion seems of exceptional quality. It has a small stick with strange signs on it.
They don't have much money, but you find, on one of the fallen goblin, a small uncut black gem.
Of course, you can take bits of the exploded automaton before going.
Katara Vardigan |
Katara would take bits of it and if no one claimed it the falchion just out of irritation at the shaman. What she would really like though, well, she hadn't found one yet. Probably couldn't wear them in the open at a Hellknight city anyways. Though,....you never know.
Looking at the Automaton she would take a piece or two.
"Then let us head back together. The night is still upon us. I would like to finish cleaning out this floor but with magic scarce I can see caution in moving out." She would head back out with everyone else.
Zurka Shadowsworn |
"Very well, our task can wait then." Zurka nods in agreement.
I would have preferred to finish the task, it does not speak to our competence to have to retreat here...
Mary Dawnrose |
Am I the only one that knows Gorok is a girl? LoL
No, but they forgot, even the GM forgot ^^.
She aught to be spanked for it.Mary checks the item Meurasod is holding.
Detect magic.
Mary Dawnrose |
"Good news, this stick isn't cursed.
It's giving off restoration vibes."
Spellcraft, examine: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Mary Dawnrose |
Huzzah! Useful!
"Meurasold, this stick is a crude wand of cure light wounds.
Unless there's objections, i'll keep it on me."
Not a bad idea, maybe we can spot team goody-2-shoes getting bounced from a bar. :)
Baldrek Zar'Zaron |
Before departing.
"Meurasold, this stick is a crude wand of cure light wounds.
Unless there's objections, i'll keep it on me."
"Keep it Beauty and let's make a deal, you patch me up when needed and I keep you away from harm, shall we?"
At Fort Inevitable.
As Baldrek approaches the fort, he covers his face with his cloak and makes his best to hide his tail.
Disguise: 1d20 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 - 2 = -3
Baldrek sighs.
"Well... blood work is not for everyone... so... better to you get rest so we can go back, right?"
Mary Dawnrose |
[Chuckle]
"Oh, i had no intention of being up close to start with, big red.
But it's a kind offer."
Katara Vardigan |
Katara listened to the exchange and shook her head slightly. This one would be interesting to say the least.
Looking to Gorok she would give her a salute. "Good luck to you. Hopefully we can use some of your expertise later."
They would head through the gate as soon as they were let go through.
"So what time does everyone want to meet in the morning?"
Zurka Shadowsworn |
Zurka nods in acknowledgement of Gorok's departure. "Farewell, Gorok. Your bravery shall be remembered always." It is difficult to tell, but there is a trace of sarcasm in his voice.
"We can meet again in the morning."
Mary Dawnrose |
"Bye Gorok.", Mary says with a short gesture of her hand.
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"That sounds good, Meurasold."
DM Lil" Eschie |
The halfling's tavern is a welcome sight.
The warmth of the fireplace, good food and drinks, and a bed or at least a common sleeping room later will be appreciated after this first foray into the Spire.
An halfling comes to your table, rubbing his hands
So, what would it be today? Ale? Wine? Some exquisite Chellish brandy? Want to eat somethin?
Mary Dawnrose |
"I'll have some wine please.
With some bread and cheese please."
Katara Vardigan |
Katara was about to say the Chellish Brandy but when Meurasod said bring some of all of it she decided to wait.
Sitting down she looked at each of them in kind. "Well, almost finished the first floor but no closer to our quarry. Wonder what deals they made with the goblins to get past them."
Baldrek Zar'Zaron |
"Sorry to in interrupt you, honey, but what is this story about a 'quarry'?"
Suddenly, Baldrek is quite interested in the parties affairs in the citadel.
Mary Dawnrose |
Mary nips from her wine, when Baldrek asks the question with interest.
"How much are you willing to risk life for fame and fortune?
It's pretty much that. Work our way to the top of the spire, see what mysteries and wealth we can uncover and find out the fate of a lost person or two."
Baldrek Zar'Zaron |
Baldrek ponders for a moment.
"I think I'll hardy gain fame... infamy is another subject, but neither are my goals. Fortune is good though, but there are things that are better taken than bought... You won me on the risk your life, beauty."
Baldrek smiles.
"If you can assure me that back to that tower there will be fights and that we are capable of coming back alive, at least some of us, I'm completely in."
Mary Dawnrose |
Mary takes a bite of bread with cheese.
After it,
"Given how high the tower is, there's plenty of fighting i reckon.
As for surviving, we got out alive currently, us women can heal you men as far as we have reserves untapped."
Meurasod Spellslayer |
"We were officially contracted to locate two mages that are believed to be within the Spire. If you want a cut of that reward, you'll need to accompany us to the church and have your name added to the legal contract. We can discuss the details in the morning at the church. If not, you'll have to settle for killin' goblins, a fair share of whatever we take, and our entertaining personalities and companionship. Think it over and decide in the morning. Tonight we drink.". Meurasod holds up his mug in salute "may our enemies fall at our feet and may the laughter never cease."
Mary Dawnrose |
I vote to pay less than 2 gp, as i don't eat as much as the men do. :)
Mary dreams of occult practices, powers not in her grasp just yet....and immortality.
In the morning, she comes down first, her little songbird singing on her shoulder, its tiny head emerging from underneath her hair.
Mary Dawnrose |
This bird's way cuter than Tweety.
I'd not put it in a box or bag, such birds should be treated kindly.
*strokes back of tiny bird*
Zurka Shadowsworn |
The previous evening.
Zurka partakes of the food and drink sparingly, electing to play the day's events over in his mind and studying where he had made missteps during the exploration of the Spire.
My masters do not tolerate failure...I must be more exact here!
The following morning.
Zurka rises early and heads down to join the others preparing to return to the Spire. He nods in greeting to Mary. "It is pleasant to see you this morning."
Mary Dawnrose |
"Good morning to you, Zurka.
I assume rest did you well?"
Zurka Shadowsworn |
Zurka nods in reply. "Yes, I was able to...rest as you so aptly put it. " The bloodshot look in his eyes shows his rest was not as restful as he would have liked.
Baldrek Zar'Zaron |
Baldrek also wakes up early, hearing faint noises as his companions, apparently worrying to not make so much noise, preparing for the trip back to the citadel. He is not worried at all with any noise, actually making sound noises as he walks down to meet the others, even 'dropping' his maul on the ground, making a thunderous sound.
When he sees the owner of the inn walking in the room, still half asleep, he smiles and orders some breakfast.
"Mornin' Zurka, mornin' beauty!"
Meurasod Spellslayer |
After a restful night of goblin killing dreams, Meurasod awoke with a stretch and a hearty growl. He dressed and headed to the dining tables for a quick breakfast before they headed back to the Spire. Enough time had passed for the occupants to discover their foray. Hopefully they would pose more of a challenge today. And if not, well he always enjoyed killing goblins. Upon seeing the others, he asks "everyone rested and ready for another day of goblin killing?"
Mary Dawnrose |
Yup.
While the others could probably care less, (maybe Aralu does though) Mary's curiosity for the occult or the peculiar gets her to ask Baldrek a question.
Of course, she does so when nobody can easily hear.
"Big Red, siz haradan gəldiyini mənə xahiş ağla olardı?
Mən yalnız sizin physique nəzərə alaraq, siz səyahət olmalıdır fərziyyə ola bilər."
"Big Red, would you mind me asking where you come from?
I can only speculate you must have traveled, considering your physique."
Baldrek Zar'Zaron |
"Hum ... mənim anası. Mən Ikbalt, bir dwarf ilə Davarn qaldırıldı bilirdik heç vaxt ... Sizin nəfərdən biri, bir karvan bir Varisian üzvü idi, lakin o, otuz üç il əvvəl vəfat çünki mən deyil sonra mən səyahət edir. Mən artıq Lake Encarthan ətrafında demək olar ki bütün padşahlıqlarını etdiyiniz ... lakin səbəblərdən, onlara hər hansı bir darıxılan, heç vaxt. Davarn bir daha qarşıladı!"