There be lootin' to do - Skulls & Shackles

Game Master Spazmodeus

Hmmmmm welp, that does make sense. Looks like I've been doing it wrong for years. :P

I'll try to fix the prices in the spreadsheet ASAP.

What can make this confusing is the the price of the item being Masterwork IS included in SOME but not all of the special materials. Its include in mitral and adamantine for instance.

That's what the problem was, Norv. I wasn't logged in. So, I looked up the previous version and here is everything that was on it. I don't know who claimed what on this list (since nothing was written down as claimed). I have it listed as where we got the items, what the items were, the price listed on the spreadsheet, and who I think claimed it. I may need some help with this.

Previous/Unsold

- Potion of cure moderate wounds; 150 gp
- lesser bracers of archery; 2500 gp
- whale skull with arcane carvings; ?? gp
- 4 +1 heavy crossbow bolts; 160 gp
- vindictive harpoon; 5152.5 gp

Weird Lair

- 28 gp (I think we split this already)
- freshwater pearl; 9 gp
- agate; 9 gp
- turquoise; 8 gp
- mithral shirt; 1100 gp

Sea Hag

- gold idol; 1000 gp
- rose quartz; 35 gp
- chrysobel; 80 gp

Wulthren

- +1 morningstar; 1004 gp

Kurstav Captain

- 30 gp (I think we split this already)
- masterwork rapier; 320 gp; Edward?
- +1 chain shirt; price not listed
- mysterious potion

Cheliaxians

- 6 flasks of oil of [i]magic weapon[/ooc]
- 6 potions of cure light wounds
- elixir of swimming
- potion of cure moderate wounds
- +1 chain shirt

Sahuagin

- Armband; Arhiel has claimed this item

I think some of this was won before Diana joined the group. If we still have the +1 Morningstar she would like it as that is her melee weapon of choice and she does not have a magic one.

So what Impositions might be available at this port?

Yeah, I'm rather interested on what we can get before heading out. However, I don't think I would take Walk the Plank and Technically Not an Imposition. I don't like the idea of sacrificing crew members.

You can buy any Impositions at any port! They're, uh, pretty abstract.

Sorry for the delayed response. I'll move us forward tomorrow, assuming people want to leave Little Oppara after this day in town?

From your campaign bible: You can spend disrepute to purchase impositions, once you have access to them. Unless otherwise noted, it takes 1 day to purchase a particular imposition; some may also only be available in certain places (such as in port). So I guess this means that some can be purchased outside of a port? And I just looked at the player's guide and do not see the Impositions listed. Where can I view them?

So, I took a look through the Gameplay thread to see the status of each of these items. Here is an update to the list.

Previous/Unsold

- Potion of cure moderate wounds; 150 gp
- lesser bracers of archery; 2500 gp; last I checked, we only have found one bracer. If we have found the other half, let me know.
- whale skull with arcane carvings; ?? gp; Arhiel had found out that the scrimshaw carvings on the whale skull are actually, though crude, magical incantations. The whale skull essentially acts as a mega-scroll, containing "scrolls" of the following spells: alter self, black tentacles, blur, color spray, daylight, enlarge person, hypnotism, slow, touch of idiocy, and vampiric touch. There is one "scroll" for each of these spells on the skull (and each will disappear when used, just like a normal scroll).
- 4 +1 heavy crossbow bolts; 160 gp; We haven't used these yet.
- vindictive harpoon; 5152.5 gp; I don't think anyone's claimed this.

Weird Lair

- 28 gp (I think we split this already)
- freshwater pearl; 9 gp; I don't think we sold this.
- agate; 9 gp; I don't think we sold this.
- turquoise; 8 gp; I don't think we sold this.
- mithral shirt; 1100 gp; I don't think we sold this or had any equipped it.

Sea Hag

- gold idol; 1000 gp; I don't think we sold this.
- rose quartz; 35 gp; I don't think we sold this.
- chrysobel; 80 gp; I don't think we sold this.

Wulthren

- +1 morningstar; 1004 gp; I don't think anyone's taken this.

Kurstav Captain

- 30 gp (I think we split this already)
- masterwork rapier; 320 gp; I think Edward had claimed this (I'm not sure).
- +1 chain shirt; price not listed; I don't know if any has taken this.
- mysterious potion; I don't think anyone's identified

Cheliaxians

- 6 flasks of oil of [i]magic weapon[/ooc]
- 6 potions of cure light wounds
- elixir of swimming
- potion of cure moderate wounds
- +1 chain shirt

I don't think we've divided these items yet.

Sahuagin

- Armband; Arhiel has claimed this item

Again, Diana would like a chance to obtain the Morning Star. Since she was not present when it was won I would be fine for her to purchase it from the part at the sell price IF no one else wants it.

I have no objections to Diana taking the morningstar.

No objections from me. If anyone knows of the status of these items that I may have missed, please let me know.

Thanks, Isaac, you're the best!

Also, the Impositions you have access to are listed at the end of my campaign bible, Diana! You have both Disgraceful and Despicable ones available.

I somehow overlooked them when I specifically looked there. Thanks.

The Impositions are not as powerful or long lasting as I had expected. It seems that most, if not all should not be used in port, but at sea when we are in, or expecting a battle.

I'll also note that it seems they both encourage and reward sacrificing prisoners and doing so can recharge disrepute. I do not see another way to do that. I'll also note that while we do not seem inclined to do this often, we have do it.

I'll add the +1 morning star to my inventory but will insist that Diana pay the sell price for it, especially since she got the headband recently from found loot.

I just do what I can to help out, Norv. I'm now thinking that I should check the ooc thread in case distribution of items was discussed on here as well.

I really don't feel comfortable sacrificing crew members. Isaac doesn't want to be a Captain who rules by fear, sacrificing men and women who he has fought with. However, prisoners might be a different case. If they surrender, then I don't feel comfortable with that. However, for example, if we capture some of the sahaugin we're going after, then we may be able to sacrifice them since they're trying to kill us and won't stop.

I am with you. We did sacrifice some of the Cheliax officers who were burning the crew locked in the hole.

I'd like the chain shirt. I can trade in my studded leather for it.

Hey all. Some life stuff's come up that's got me swamped over today and tomorrow, but hopefully I'll be out of the woods on Sat. My apologies for the delay!

no problem NOrv... we all have those times... and this time of year, I expect it will be happening to most of us at least on and off... take your time, I'm not going anywhere.

It's okay, Norv. You take care!

Also, I quickly checked the ooc thread for each of the items I had listed. It didn't look like we had discussed distributing them. However, much earlier in the game, Jesal had said that we should sell the lesser bracers of archery.

Likely a good call. I believe those bracers are overpriced.

Well, I don't think we've ever found the other bracer. I could be wrong, though.

Ok, so:

--you never did find that other bracer of archery...sorry (not that you're hurting for cash)
--I honestly don't know how to price the whale skull...but I will if you want me to!

Without that, though...and taking into account that people haven't claimed much...it looks like if you sell everything you'll be sitting at 8,234 gp, 9 sp apiece. Not a bad haul!!

I'll give people time to claim things on the updated sheet, but tomorrow morning I'm going to assume you're on your way to Mancatcher Cove--you can buy things retroactively if need be!

The rapier's going to be sold, then?

headband of alluring cha +2 (4k gp)
cracked dusty rose prism ioun stone +1 init (500gp)
ring of sustenance 2 hrs rest/night (2.5k gp)
wand infernal healing (750gp)

total: 7,750 gp spent

8234.9-7750=484.9 gp remaining

acceptable?

personally I think we should keep the rapier...

Kinda +1 to that.

@Arhiel: remember to roll to make sure you can find each item! 75% chance for magic items below the threshold (and you already rolled for the headband).

If you guys keep the rapier (it is a cool rapier) then you each end up with 7,202 go, 9 sp.

I believe Edward and Isaac are the only ones who can use Brine's Sting? Isaac already has the tidewater cutlass.

availability 01-25 is no cracked dusty rose prism ioun stone: 1d100 ⇒ 34
availability 01-25 is no ring of sustenance: 1d100 ⇒ 91
availability 01-25 is no wand infernal healing: 1d100 ⇒ 64

currently has 679.36 cash on hand.

7202.9+679.36-7750=132.26

I'd like share my thoughts before we confirm any purchases. I would say that we keep the potions, oils, and elixirs for the party's use. The magic rapier should go to Edward since Isaac is more comfortable with a cutlass. The Svingli's Eye is a tougher call. On the one hand, it could be useful to us. On the other hand, if we sold it, then we would get a lot of coin. I think Either Jaina or I should take the amulet of natural armor. If Jaina doesn't want it, then I can take it. I also think that we should take this time to upgrade our gear with the loot. Jaina has said that she was interested in the chain shirt. I'm not sure if Isaac can take any armor from the loot. If I'm wrong, then let me know.

Any other thoughts?

I am still willing to kick on on that +1 Morningstar. Seems more than fair that Diana gets it at the sale price.

I did some looking and I can equip one of the chain shirts and the mithral shirt. So, I will take one of the chain shirts. The vindictive harpoon works mostly as a thrown weapon. So that won't work with any of us.

It would be nice to resolve the loot BEFORE we enter combat. What else has to be decided?

I think the only open question is, does anyone want to claim anything further, or are we just selling everything not mentioned?

Did everyone claim what they wanted from the list? I did.

The list I can see only has three things claimed; 2 by Diana and one by Isaac. Shall I go in and claim all the potions for the party?

Also what are we gonna do with the 2 points of plunder? Maybe give one to the crew and cash in the other?

I've claimed the chain shirt.

Were you interested in the natural armor amulet, Jaina?

Alright, I'm clearing the loot sheet! I left the amulet of natural armor there as a question mark. Also leaving the magic rapier, since people expressed the desire to keep that.

Total cash per person in the end: 6,140.4 gp

Gear claimed:

Brine's Sting (just hanging out)
+1 chain shirts: 1 each to Isaac and Jaina
headband of alluring Charisma +2: Diana
+1 morningstar: Diana
Amulet of natural armor +2: Jaina?

I note that Jaina already has a +1 amulet of natural armor on her character sheet. Is it that one or does she have one from somewhere else?

I'm not sure. The one we have for loot is a +2 amulet. Maybe she started out with the +1 amulet or we got it from somewhere else.

That is a lot of money. I just have to figure out what to get with it.

As for the plunder, we really do need to pay our crew.

Giving 1 to the crew seems fair to me.

I seem to recall that was sorta standard practice. Though I am unclear if we always give one to the crew even if we only have one, or if we give more than one if we have an abundance.

For the amulet, lets assume Jaina upgrades, making her +1 available to someone else. Isaac, do you have a neck slot free?

I do have a silver locket. However, I've been meaning to give that to Rosie. Do, I do have a neck slot open.

Yea, you need to take the amulet for sure then. And you can wear any number of amulets, but only one magical one will function.

So, spending money - I have a feeling that I am gonna need to be a better swimmer so here are some ideas. Lets see how many are available. I believe the number was 75% chance to be available, right?

Aquatic Cummerbund: 1d100 ⇒ 59 This item grants +4 to swim and lets you take 10 on a swim check. This is good!

Besmara's Tricone: 1d100 ⇒ 1 +2 to both swim and Profession Sailor and the boat transformation is cool.

Aquadynamic Armor Enchant: 1d100 ⇒ 66 +5 swim

Boyanyt Armor Enchant: 1d100 ⇒ 60 No Armor Check Penalty to swim

Diana can afford the Cummerbund and the Tricone. Both seem to be available as each cost 2600 gold. And she still has 1000 gp to add Buoyant to her armor, if that can be purchased. Note it should only take a single day to enchant at the most. This is worth +3 to her swim check.

Edit - Hmm. The bonus type for the Cummerbund and the Tricone is the same so they do not stack. Will go with the Cummerbund because I want the ability to take 10.

Gonna also pick up a Masterwork cold iron boarding pike.

I can take that +1 amulet, then.

Hmm... I'm a bit torn as to what to get with my coin. I should roll what items I am interested in to see if they're available. I am interested in the cloak of the manta ray (partly because I find the image of Isaac turning into a manta ray wielding a cutless to be hilarious). As for the other items:

Dead Man's Headband: 1d100 ⇒ 51
Dazzling Radiance Weapon Enchant: 1d100 ⇒ 73
Keen Weapon Enchant: 1d100 ⇒ 62
Handy Haversack: 1d100 ⇒ 14
Bag of Holding Type 2: 1d100 ⇒ 54
Besmara's Tricorne: 1d100 ⇒ 44 If I need to roll this despite Diana's roll.

So all of these items are available. That makes my choices a bit tougher. Need to think on this.

I have some gold I can loan if you want to do the manta ray cloak. I did not quite have the gold for it. Plus it might be above the gold cap.

Well, it costs 7,200 gp and I have 7,425 gp. So I should be good in terms of money to purchase it.

I have about 1100 gold less than that so I cannot buy it. I will point out that the cloak only works in SALT water. I say this because twice in my play life I have seen someone dive into fresh water with the cloak expecting to transform. Once there were many crocks involved. It was pretty funny. :)

But the 7200 might be above the purchase limit for where we are at. I have forgotten that limit though do recall our GM posting it.

So, assuming Jaina's cool with it, she takes the +2 natural armor amulet and Isaac takes her old +1? Then Diana and Isaac are buying some stuff. Sounds good! The base value for the city (below which there's a 75% of finding the item) is 4000 gp, but a cloak of the manta ray was one of the items Rokan specifically had, so you don't even need to roll for it.

Basically:

Any item I didn't list worth less than 4000 gp = 75% chance of finding
Any item I listed = available
Any item I didn't list worth over 4000 gp = not available here at this time

Waiting on posts from Edward, Arhiel, and Jaina!