PF Shackled City SCAP
Game Master Freddy Honeycutt

Several of the children tear up and go back to the group.

Maple comments to the children...
"Serves yah lil monster right...."

Erine and Minniwick still need to vote......

"Let's get the young ones back up topside. OK kids who knows where to get the best candy?"

Upon returning Deakon, Evelyn and Lucinda to the Lantern Street Orphanage, you are surprised to find that Terrem was returned as well.

The headmistress says “A mysterious woman wearing a dark veil escorted Terrem to the doorstep and then quickly departed. We asked Terrem about her and he said he did not recognize her and never even thought to ask her name.”

You head to the Temple of Sarenrae and there are greeted by Rufus, “Well met, it seems some congrations are in order.” He quickly ushers you in to see Jenya.

“Many thanks to you in returning those you could, I am recommending that you be recognized by the office of the Lord Mayor, and be granted an audience for possible future employment.”

Jenya offers a chest containing 2,500 Gold coins.

“I suspect at that time you will be recognized on the up side and likely also asked to pay taxes on your reward, according to the last notice that would be one silver per gold piece, not to worry the collector should give you a receipt, however I would pay the tax before it increases….”

Tax Notice posted all over cauldron!

Everyone feel free to buy gear, get armor fitted sell goods, etc....

Next up an audience with the office of the lord mayor!

Broccan needs his new armor fitted, and to sell off his breastplate. Other than that, he's pretty much ready to go.

Broccan

"We don't have to pay these taxes do we, we worked hard to earn this reward, I don't think we should share it with some good for nothing King. Let's just keep it all, we could hide it somewhere and claim it later." the half-orc pleads with the rest of the party. His eyes sparkle as he lets the coin, stream though his fingers into a pile on the floor.

Suggest that the party buy a wand of CLW or CMW.

Edrukk just snorts at Canvy's display. I had considered a wand, actually. That or a sword or armor upgrade - or both. Would be happy to contribute toward the purchase of a wand of healing.

We picked up some gear, also. Is there a standard price (50%, for example) if we try to sell it?

Indeed you can sell the loot around Cauldron for 50% including any gear you had already if it fits into your upgrade plans....

Also Sanstree will not be taking a share of the 2,500.
He had a different objective and mission.....

Indeed you can sell the loot around Cauldron for 50% including any gear you had already if it fits into your upgrade plans....

Also Sanstree will not be taking a share of the 2,500.
He had a different objective and mission.....

So the split would be 500gp each before taxes? Or am I forgetting someone?

As you are getting re-stocked and taking care of business an official looking letter addressed to each of you arrives as you are about town. A youngish lad delivers them, who knows or cares if it is the same boy or a different one.

Letter

"Hey Ya'll tak a gander at this har thing....Cost me a bit but it is great!"

Anyone else need to make purchases?

Erine looks to buy a wand of healing (cure light wounds). She doesn't ask the others about it, and doesn't hear of Edrukk's willingness to contribute.
How much do we have? 500 gp payment, but what from the sales?

Armor refit cost: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3 x 100

"Thank'ye Mast'r smith fer'a fine job!"

Broccan also purchases an everburning torch and 4 packets of Flash Powder.

Shop around for alchemical components to brew up some new stock.

Minniwick will take time to talk to everyone in the group. Either as a group or one on one. "Thank you for your part in cleaning out Jzadirune. I had given up hope of seeing my home again. If you need potions or alchemical gear just ask, my cost is all I will take. You already have my gratitude but if you need me for anything else, just ask."

He will also ask around and try and discover what plans there are to open Jzadirune back up to the Gnomish population of Cauldron. Minniwick would like to try and rent space for a shop.

Who is this Lord Vhalantru? Knowledge Local 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Nearly everyone in Cauldron is familiar with the Lord mayor and Lord Vhalantru. Several groups of adventurers have gotten a start in Cauldron and then as they became more powerful moved on to a larger city like Sasserine.......

Lord Vhalantru has been known to sponsor adventurers with assistance.

Minniwick finds the space he desires very quickly the storefront once belonging to the lock-maker Keygan, who has been taken by the town guard and is imprisoned until his trial.

That shop space also has the only known opening to the gnomish city.....

Upon receiving his invitation from the Lord Mayor, Broccan becomes self-conscious of his attire and appearance. Having been a miner most of his life, he hasn't had a need for fancy duds.

He seeks out a tailor in one of the nicer districts of cauldron and purchases clothing (he believes) appropriate for such an important occasion. He also visits a barber and a bath house to make certain he is in no way offensive to such an important person.

Minniwick will rent out the storefront and get a locking bar for the door down to Jzadirune. Look at materials for a new sign and supplies for a grand opening depending on what happens with Keygan.

Minniwick will try and visit Keygan. If I am allowed to speak with him see if he needs any help with a legal representative or if he needs anyone contacted.

Did we clear Jzadirune and The Malachite Fortress?

@Broccan
"Yer lookin good Broc I near took yah fer one o them rich gents, didn't yah always say yah was gonna be an adventurer?"

@Minniwick
"Good tah see ya ave barred up tha door, we left more than one critter o some sort down thar!"

@Everyone
I hear ed they was puttin ol Keygan on trial, seems he turned himself in an was sorry bout tha whole thing, but he is still goin tah trial in front o several big-wigs, think they are gonna ave us testify o somethin."

Broccan chuckles, and blushes a bit at Sanstree's remark.

"Fancy gent? No'likely t'be mis'tak'n fer one'ne them. A pig'n silk's still'a pig. Jus' didn' wan't'fend th'Lor'Mayor, 'soll."

"I reckon but I'd asooner kiss tha clean pig than tha dirty one."

I missed the answer on how much money we got for the gear we sold.

I expect to be afk possibly until Monday. Have a great weekend!

I got about 1,800 gold for the sold gear.....

I got about 1,800 gold for the sold gear.....

So another 360 gp for each party member, 10% of which is due for taxes?

Edrukk will follow with Broccan as he investigates the question of new or refitting armor as well as the new outfit. Unable to bring himself to spend money on something fancy, though, he settles on a clean new set of traveler's clothes.

Does the following look correct, good DM?

Except everyone should be able to select a masterwork weapon, that your new patron has agreed to pay for!

OK, then, same shopping list, selling his mundane crossbow and purchasing a masterwork light crossbow with the patron's largesse.

Broccan solicits Edrukk's advice on selecting a masterwork warhammer.

Broccan solicits Edrukk's advice on selecting a masterwork warhammer.

"Aye, lad, 'at's th' one ye be wantin'. Good 'eft t' 't, 'n th' grip 's well-made. Good balance, too. 'at's a keeper, 'ere."

Sanstree approaches Erine....

"Thought yah might could use this light repeating crossbow, it holds five bolts an changes out like this."

"Guess we bes' no' keep 'is Lordship waitin'...Wass fitt'n in terms o' wha' we shou' bring? Shou' we be wear'n our weap'ns? It don' seem safe bein' inna town like this withou'tem, but'I can'timagine he'd like us t'carry'em t'the meetin'"

The dwarf scowls, "Ah'm a cleric o' Gorum. Ah 'm no' leavin' me sword if'n Ah'm t' see som'un important. Wha' kind o' cleric 'ould Ah be wit'out 't?"

Late in the evening you arrive at the lord mayors residence!

Opening a dark, carved wooden door, they all enter a spacious, circular room furnished with comfortable chairs and settees, with hanging tapestries and a bright chandelier overhead. As they enter, a figure rises awkwardly and smiles at you.

He is a human of average height, slightly overweight, with long blond hair, dressed in noble’s clothes that are just a bit disheveled. In one hand he holds a silver cup, in the other a small wooden pipe. He holds the cup aloft and says loudly “Greetings brave heroes! Join me in a drink in your honor!” He drains what is left in his cup. It is clear he is a bit tipsy. He sets down his pipe, which falls over on the table, and picks up a nearby bottle.

The mayor says “Lady and gentleman, may I introduce Lord Vhalantru, one of Cauldron’s upstanding nobles. Lord Vhalantru, the brave heroes who saved Cauldron’s Children.”

Vhalantru flourishes an exaggerated bow. “Greetings, greetings, one and all. Now, for that toast.” He gestures to one of the two serving people in the room, who picks up a tray of silver cups, while the other takes a bottle from a nearby table and begins to pour drinks.

While they are distributing the cups, Vhalantru chuckles and says “What heroes you are, to have rescued those orphans. My, I haven’t seen such daring in many a season! Are you hungry? We have fruit and cheeses over here if you’d like,” gesturing to a sideboard with a bowl and plate of said items. “But you have your drinks now, so a toast.” At this point everyone, including the mayor, has a cup filled with red wine. “To being in the Company of heroes, long may they… do what they do!” He drains his cup and holds it out to be refilled, teetering slightly.

”Please find yerselves a place to relax” the mayor takes a seat himself in an overstuffed armchair.

The mayor says “Lord Vhalantru is a great admirer and supporter of Cauldron’s adventurers. He asked to be able to meet you personally and extend his congratulations. He has a notable history of interest in heroes such as your selves.”

“Indeed!” says Vhalantru. “Those who would risk life and limb in the interests of those around them deserve to be recognized and celebrated. In fact, you are all to be under my patronage”

Sanstree approaches Erine....

"Thought yah might could use this light repeating crossbow, it holds five bolts an changes out like this."

Erine shakes her head. "Erm, no, don't know how to use it. G-give it to someone who does."

The servants ignore the discomfort and bring wine, fruits, and cheeses to each of you....

"Please each of you tell us your name and lineage if it suits you, so that we might know more about you our newest heroes." says the mayor....

"Indeed!" replies the lord clapping his hands together awkwardly in his state of drunkeness.....

Erine has no trouble buying a wand of CLW from Jenya at the temple.

Erine looks panicked. She piles a bunch of food on her plate and tries to hide behind it.

Eyes Erine...
"Worked up an appatite fer certain did we all."

"I am Sanstree Wizard an druid student o Allustan from tha coast, previously tha scourge o inns an taverns."

"Lettice an carrots an sugar cubes fer goat!"

My purchases included 10% set aside for taxes, including my share of the 1800 gp. I don't know how anyone else handled it.

"Edrukk Thorvirgun, cleric o' Gorum. Me family 'as been makin' th' finest weapons 'n armors 'n th' continent fer 500 years, but me 'eart 'eard a diff'rent callin'."

He looks with some concern at the gnomish witch, trying to figure out how to ease her discomfort.

Broccan blushes and lowers his eyes at the question. He mumbles a response.

"M'name's Broccan...miner b'trade...though'tide try m'hand'at 'dventurin'..."

"An bare knuckle champion o tha feral dog!"

"Z'nothin'...really. Lossa big-talkin' strappin' fellas jus'canna take'ah punch...thas'all..."

"Iss yer title yah came by fair an square!"

The mayor hands you each a paper....

"These are going out tomorrow."

Public Notices
Attention citizens beginning Wednesday shall commence a tribunal against Keygan Ghelve, he is charged in the notorious kidnappings and underdark slavers ring. Due to the severity of his charges a full tribunal consisting of; a high priest/ess of a major church (chosen randomly by lottery), the head of a noble household (also chosen by lottery), and the Lord Mayor or his designated representative.
Those whose testimony is needed shall be notified and may speak with the accused prior to the trial if need be.

Pushing a mostly untouched plate to the side and breaking his unusual silence. "Sir Mayor, are you telling us this because we will be asked to testify?"

If the drunk human is Lord Vhalantru what does the mayor look like?

Lord Vhalantru

The Lord Mayor

They both glance at each other...

The Lord Mayor says, "Indeed, seems only the heroes may answer so many of the questions the populace has about how this happened."

"Hrmph. Much 's Ah dinnae like th' fact 'at 'e was involved, Ah'm convinced 't were no' 'is choice 'n 'e 'ad n' choice but t' participate. 'n Ah 'll testify 's much." Looking around at the other party members, "'at d'ye think? 'm Ah correct?"

"Aye but ken save it fer tha trial but strong magic was required fer tha dark ones tah take starbrow, though I ken not say if tha eidolon ken be destroyed o not."

"Best we save this fer tha trial an mayhap visit Keygan in jail tah find out more."

"I'll do what'I can t'help."

What all does Minniwick know about the bond between Summoner and Edolon? What would it take to keep him from just dismissing it? Did any of the creatures we encounter seem to have that kind of power? Spellcraft 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 KN Arcane 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Minniwick

"I tried to visit, no luck. Tried getting him council as well, also no luck."