Corinna Valdemar |
Sandru Vhiski aka Navior |
Sandru Vhiski aka Navior |
Malan |
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
Shalelu Andosana aka Navior |
Corinna Valdemar |
Melon Sash |
Melon approaches Gilfroy with a look of concern, "Fezzi! I don't know what to get?!" Her expression is one of mixed concern and excitement. "Usually its just me when I travel. Well, and short-term company, but that doesn't count. I don't know what to get. It's like we'll be a small village on wheels."
Navior |
With Shalelu confirmed as a caravan member, plans get heavily moving over the next few days. Ameiko would like to leave on the 16th and Sandru's quite confident you'll be ready in loads of time for that date. The 13th, 14th, and 15th are spent making final hires, purchases, and repairs.
Okay, Caravan Team. I need your final decisions regarding the caravan ASAP, so I can advance the time to the 16th and get this show moving. :)
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
"Well, I wanted to take Umbral, so I needed foot for him, which meant I needed a small cart. Since I had the cart, I figured I might as well rig it up so others could have more room in the sleeping wagons, so I bought a couple winter blankets, an extra-thick bedroll, and an oiled canvas sheet to wrap them all in and stretch over the top of the cart to kept the dew and rain off me. Figuring there would be rest stops, I picked myself up a couple folding chairs, and scored a magical torch that doesn't make heat or smoke for light. Then I outfitted myself with some more practical clothes, a special backpack that helps properly distribute its weight, so I can carry more, some professional-quality artist brushes that look like they've been in that store for a decade, and finally a couple wrist sheathes and a masterwork crossbow, just because. But that's just me."
He flicks one wrist and a dagger appears. From the other wrist sheathe appears a limp rose. "Chosen champion of Milani, at your service."
Okay, I really want him to be able to mage hand his chair. He's getting a child-sized version, which should be lighter. That okay?
Corinna Valdemar |
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
Gilfroy watches her head off with a chuckle, then a look of horror crosses his face as he realizes he has no idea how to reinsert a limp rose into a spring-loaded wrist sheathe. He ponders it for a moment, then shrugs and presents the rose with a flourish to one of the serving girls of the Rusty Dragon. "For you, my dear."
Then he retreats to the fireside, ensconces himself in a well-stuffed chair, and pulls a brand new ivory pipe out of his pocket. He got a quick course from the shopkeeper on how to use the thing, so he prepares the pipe as instructed, uses a spark to light it.
A few moments later, the sweet smell of tobacco fills the common room of the Rusty Dragon, followed shortly thereafter by hacking, coughing, and wheezing, and a gnomish voice cursing, "By Milani's balls! How do people do this!? Bleack!!!!"
Malan |
Shalelu Andosana aka Navior |
She lets go of his arm, takes a deep breath and, after a moment, continues, "You are not an inconvenience to me."
Melon Sash |
cold-weather outfit 8gp
winter blanket 5sp
50ft silk rope 10gp
(divine) everburning torch 200gp assuming that Navior allows the same item as in Serpent Skull
4x potion of mage armor 200gp (50gp each)
2x potion of cure light wounds 100gp (50gp each)
1x air crystals 50gp provides air for 1 minute, Pathfinder Society Field Guide
Total (rounded up) 600gp (includes roughly 20gp spending money on drinks and food leading up to the 16th)
Gold remaining 52 (34 loot + 18 character start)
This assumes we don't spend loot money on the caravan, if we do I'll adjust the purchases a bit :)
Tevyn |
On the morning of the 16th, Tevyn rises early at the Rusty Dragon and makes his way quietly downstairs to the stable to ready his recently purchased horse. He hefts his pack and all the quivers of arrows he'd purchased before removing several items and stuffing them into the horse's saddlebag. When everything is loaded up to his satisfaction, he gives the horse some oats and heads back into the inn for breakfast.
Back in the inn he adjusts his new chain shirt and checks the new bow he'd purchased before sitting down at one of the tables to wait for the others to arrive.
Tevyn purchased a masterwork composite longbow and several various arrows (all listed in his profile under equipment and expendable items). He also bought a combat trained riding horse, military saddle, and saddlebags. He contributed the 125 gold he saved from getting the chain shirt to the caravan funds for current or later expenses.
He also placed a couple of traveling rations (extras for emergencies) a waterbag and several quivers of arrows in the saddlebags so as not to suffer encumbrance penalties. He currently has just over 103 gp remaining.
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
On the morning of their departure, Gilfroy has vanished, leaving a note that he had something important to do, and he would catch up with the caravan on the road if they left before he got back.
He's waiting outside Valdemar manor with a package. He asks the guard on duty if he may be permitted to say good-bye to Corinna.
Malan |
Malan goes shopping:
Comp. Longbow, mw, str +1 - 500 gp
Pot. Cure Light Wounds x2 - 100 gp
Arrows x100 -5 gp
Arrows, blunt x40 - 4 gp
Silver Holy Symbol - 25 gp
Also about 3 gold spent over the next few days for various and sundry.
Melon Sash |
"Hallo Ameiko! And good morning!" Melon's looking a bit flushed, as if she's exerted some haste recently. She'd left the Rustic Dragon early in the morning on the day of departure and returned now, some two hours later. "Here!" she beams, "This is for you." She hands Ameiko a vial with a shimmering liquid inside. "I thought I should get you something from the goddess of travel - to bless our expedition with success. The cleric at Desna's shrine assured me that this would be most appropriate."
It is, in fact, a potion of divine favor, made by a Desnan cleric.
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
"Wha-? Oh. That's too bad. I really wanted to see her before we left." He looks at his package and contemplates leaving it there, then realizes that won't help. "Thanks, anyway."
Gilfroy returns to town very glum and dejected, cursing himself softly under his breath. He inquires with the posting people to ask how much it would cost to send a 3 foot by 2 foot by 6-inch package to Korvosa, then realizes he has no idea where to send it to, so in the end he carefully stows it on his cart and heads out to join the caravan.
Navior |
Over the last few days, several new wagons have shown up at the little campsite just off the side of the road into Sandpoint. Local business have found themselves slightly busier than usual as Sandru and his people purchase new supplies and get things ready.
On the morning of the 16th, there's a small crowd of people moving about the site, tending to the horses and hitching them to the wagons. Others load barrels and boxes onto the supply wagons. Ameiko stands with Sandru as he overlooks all the work. She's dressed in adventuring gear, armed with a rapier and a samisen. Shalelu stand not too far away, watching Ameiko.
Koya arrives with a bundle of bags that she struggles to load into the fortune-teller's wagon. All the while, she mutters about wondering where Rajah and Gilfroy have gotten to. After a moment, Vankor rushes over to help her get the bags inside.
Throughout this, a small crowd of onlookers from town have gathered on the road. Over the last few days, the entire town has become aware of the caravan's imminent departure with Ameiko.
Tevyn |
Tevyn rides up to the campsite on his horse and dismounts in one fluid motion. He makes his way on foot through the crowd, pulling the horse after him until he nears Ameiko.
"Good morning Ameiko, Sandru." He nods courteously to Shalelu. "It looks like things are going well." He looks at Ameiko in her adventuring gear.
"You look different, dressed for travel and armed like that. It suits you."
Melon Sash |
Melon appears at the campsite - she's coming along in a odd slow walk: every step she takes includes a deep squat. Her calves and thighs glisten with sweat, muscles carve furrows along her skin and erode again as she progresses. "Hi! I'm here!" She lifts her excess gear off her back. "Where can I put this?"
Malan |
"Over here. Someone hand me that too." Malan is in one of the covered wagons helping to pack everything away. "They seem of two minds about us going on this journey." He says indicating the crowd.
Malan also purchases a tent and adds 24 gold to the caravan.
Corinna Valdemar |
Having kissed her mother goodbye inside by candlelight, Corinna crosses the grounds and startles the half-asleep guard in Valdemar livery at the gate before conjuring dancing lights to accompany her down the road toward town. When she passes the bend by the tree that she knows marks the farthest anyone can see from the windows of the house, her pace flags, however. What is she doing? It's not too late to change her mind. She could still slip right past the caravan and book a ticket to Korvosa ... and live the rest of her life like her mother has, wondering what might have been.
With a determined step, she picks up her pace again. As she arrives at the caravan, she sees that her thoughts of slipping past unnoticed were idle ones, as the men of the caravan are already up and moving about, making preparations for the journey even before the sun is up. Arriving very noticeably as she is in a nimbus of arcane light, she blushes as all eyes turn in her direction.
"Er, good morning," she greets them. "Don't let me interrupt you. Mr. Vhiski," she approaches Sandru a little shyly, "is there somewhere I might ... stay out of the way until we're underway? We're still very close to my uncle's house, and if someone were to tell him I'd been seen here ... well, the scene might be unpleasant. Besides, I'm sure I'd only get in the way of those who know what they're doing."
Charisma check 1d20 ⇒ 16
Navior |
The wagon is a bit cramped but comfortable. From outside, she can still hear the sounds of people moving about and horses whinnying. Some time later, the door opens and Koya is there with several bags that are obviously too heavy for her. A moment later, Vankor arrives and helps her load the bags into the wagon. Neither of them acknowledge Corinna's presence other than to motion her back should she try to assist. Once the bags are inside, Koya climbs in and closes the door.
"Good morning, dear," Koya says to Corinna. "I don't believe we've met. I'm Koya." She opens one of the bags and starts pulling out fortune-telling supplies, including a harrow deck. "I take it Sandru is helping you sneak out of town? Don't worry, I won't give you away."
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
Gilfroy pulls up on his cart, erratically coming to a stop after nearly running Melon over. He goes to find Sandru and asks him where in the caravan line he wants Gilfroy and his cart.
Ameiko Kaijitsu aka Navior |
Tevyn rides up to the campsite on his horse and dismounts in one fluid motion. He makes his way on foot through the crowd, pulling the horse after him until he nears Ameiko.
"Good morning Ameiko, Sandru." He nods courteously to Shalelu. "It looks like things are going well." He looks at Ameiko in her adventuring gear.
"You look different, dressed for travel and armed like that. It suits you."
"Thank you!" Ameiko says with a smile. "The combination of weapon and musical instrument usually turns heads." She suddenly shivers slightly. "Just a little nervous," she says embarrassedly. "It's going to take us a couple of weeks just to reach Brinewall, but I feel like this is a pretty big moment nonetheless. The first step to solving the mystery of my family."
Sandru Vhiski aka Navior |
Sandru directs Gilfroy to a spot in line, and then hurriedly moves through the caravan, making final checks to ensure everything is in order. When he's finished, he returns to Ameiko and the others.
"Right," he says. "Everyone here?" He looks over everyone gathered there, and then looks over them again. "Where's that young man, Rajah? Anyone seen him?" He looks about again, but can find no sign of Rajah.
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
Hearing Sandru call out for Rajah, Gilfroy looks about the caravan, concerned. Not seeing him, he heads to Koya's wagon to see if he's there, knocking on the small door if she's not outside or up in the seat.
Koya Mvashti aka Navior |
The door opens a crack and Koya peers out. "Yes?" Assuming Gilfroy says he's looking for Rajah, she says, "No, I haven't seen him today. I was hoping you or he or both would have helped me with my bags, but neither of you came. He hasn't shown up here, either?" She slips out the door and quickly closes it behind her. There's a definite look of concern on her face. "We'd better go look for him."
Gilfroy Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Gilfroy Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Gilfroy Fezziwig |
"Oh, I'm sorry Koya. I...I had an errand to run early this morning, a package to deliver, though unfortunately the recipient had already left town. And I kind of figured Rajah would be around to help you out. We definitely need to find him. He's too slow to catch up on his own!"
Gilfroy runs after Koya (probably literally) as they look for Rajah.
Tevyn |
Tevyn smiles back. "The first day of a journey is always an exciting one. That you're taking the first steps toward finding out more about where you came from just raises the anticipation, I expect. I'm eager for the journey as well. I don't know that I've ever traveled so far before."
At the ruckus regarding Rajah, Tevyn turns, the smile slipping from his lips. "I haven't seen him in some time," he says quietly. "I hope nothing has interfered with his plans."
Corinna Valdemar |
"Good morning, dear," Koya says to Corinna. "I don't believe we've met. I'm Koya." She opens one of the bags and starts pulling out fortune-telling supplies, including a harrow deck. "I take it Sandru is helping you sneak out of town? Don't worry, I won't give you away."
Taken somewhat aback at Koya's matter-of-fact assumption, she stammers back, "C- Corinna. I believe I've heard of you, though I haven't had the pleasure of making your acquaintance. I, er ... my condolences on your mother's passing. I wasn't in Sandpoint at the time." The immediate introductions over with, she falls silent a moment, then asks hesitantly, "Does Mr. Vhiski ... make a habit of secreting women out of town?"
Ameiko Kaijitsu aka Navior |
"I saw him briefly last night," Ameiko says. "He was heading up to his room at the Dragon. He wished me a good night. Everything seemed fine. He's probably just running late."
At that moment, one of the serving girls from the Rusty Dragon comes running through the crowd. She makes her way over to Ameiko and holds out a letter to her. "This was left for you," she says.
Ameiko takes the letter, opens it, and reads. "It's from Rajah," she says. "He says something unexpected has come up and he has to take care of it immediately. There are no details about what. He says to go on without him and he'll do his best to catch up in a few days time."
Corinna Valdemar |
Koya Mvashti aka Navior |
Koya comes up beside Ameiko and reaches for the letter. "May I see that?" she asks. Ameiko hands her the letter. Koya quickly scans it over and frowns. "He apologizes for not seeing us off in person," she says. "But surely he could have found a moment to say something, or at the very least given a bit more information in his letter."
She looks angry for a moment, but then she sighs. "Oh well. He's a good lad. I'm sure there must be a good reason." She hands the letter back to Ameiko, then turns to Sandru. "Looks like everyone's here, Sandru. Time to get going."
Melon Sash |
Koya chuckles. "Oh, I wouldn't say a habit, but it's happened a few times. Not always women, mind. Sometimes it's men. Sandru's a good man and willing to help out those in trouble through no fault of their own."
Makes you wonder just how savory Sandpoint really is. How often - really now - does a hamlet need to be snuck out of? ;)
"Here you go, thanks Malan." Melon hefts up her excess sundries. "Anything I can help with? I'm... good with lifting things?"