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Alcibades continues to chat to Vivi and Cole and asks them about their houses... I will tell them that I am from a noble house but through all the turmoil it has fallen into ruin... I will try to gauge their reaction and see if I can get any information about their political persuasion. Diplomacy
If they start pushing to get out I tell them it isn't safe to leave yet. My friends are straightening things out up stairs. I am remaining here to safeguard you fine people.
After that (or if that isn't needed) i segue into the fact that i run an organization called the Cleansing Flame. Its goal is to purge the evil and lawless and make things safe in the city. Stop things like this from going on and re open the city at night one day. Once again i make sure to pause and give them chances to interject if they decide to (trying to gauge their opinions on things). I make mention that the group could always use some help from like minded benefactors. I make sure to carry and air of nobility and class ... Knowledge Nobility and maybe another Diplomacy
(I assume this will take some time. So If i get interrupted just let me know.)
Kadin looks at Dakaar and says "I think you've run into enough surprises this evening. I should come along just in case, better safe, then sorry." Aya comes up the stairs and relates Alcibiades plan to Kadin, Dakaar and Ichabod. . Aaron comes back up the stairs goes into Auraluna's room to take the elevator down.
Aya says to Dakaar and the others, "I think we definitely need to keep the old lady and the assassin away from the others. What can I do to help? I'd be glad to sit with the daughter and play her a tune to calm her down."
Kadin looks at Dakaar and says "I think you've run into enough surprises this evening. I should come along just in case, better safe, then sorry." Aya comes up the stairs and relates Alcibiades plan to Kadin, Dakaar and Ichabod. . Aaron comes back up the stairs goes into Auraluna's room to take the elevator down.
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Aya says to Dakaar and the others, "I think we definitely need to keep the old lady and the assassin away from the others. What can I do to help? I'd be glad to sit with the daughter and play her a tune to calm her down."
Kadin looks at Dakaar and says "I think you've run into enough surprises this evening. I should come along just in case, better safe, then sorry." Aya comes up the stairs and relates Alcibiades plan to Kadin, Dakaar and Ichabod. . Aaron comes back up the stairs goes into Auraluna's room to take the elevator down.
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To Aya:" As long as the two are kept quiet in the other room, I'd try to calm down [the daughter] (ooc dont remember her name!) and see if we cant diffuse this situation. When the authorities get here, our stories need to be straight and we cant have her blaming us for this fiasco.
See if you can get any information out of her.
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"I'd be worried about the little runt breaking out of his bonds. Honestly I'd suggest breaking both of his legs so he can't run, but I don't know how well that will go over with everyone else...."
With that said, Kadin in Tow, Dakaar rushes down to the halfling's room to see if he cant round up the little bugger. I'll try to take him peacefully but if he resists or makes any sudden moves, I'll try to grapple him and tie him up.
Dakaar and Kadin you soon arrive at the butlers room. You don't hear much from outside. When you open the door and peer into the dark room.
Ichabod you continue to stand guard. Peck and Auraluna still seem to knocked out completely.
Aya as you approach Ceseli's door is swings open and you see her look out into the hallway with a determined look on her face.
Aaron you arrive at the secret chamber and the doors slide open.
Dakaar and Kadin you soon arrive at the butlers room. You don't hear much from outside. When you open the door and peer into the dark room.
Ichabod you continue to stand guard. Peck and Auraluna still seem to knocked out completely.
Aya as you approach Ceseli's door is swings open and you see her look out into the hallway with a determined look on her face.
Aaron you arrive at the secret chamber and the doors slide open.** spoiler omitted **
For perception.
Dakaar calls out to whoever is in the room, and readies himself for another fight.
I do a quick check of everyones health as I talk, previous check for myself in the elevator was a 14.
Healing:
Alcibades
Cole
David
Vivi
Aya tells Ceseli that her mother is safe and protected. She also mentions that the assassin has been caught and we are interrogating him to find out more information. Aya asks Ceseli about herself, what she does, how long she's lived in the house. Also, after some general questions I'll ask about her mother and whether anything strange has been happening in the house?
If needed, diplomacy check:
Aya tells Ceseli to remain on her bed, and goes to lock her door. Aya returns to the bed, and tells her that we need to remain in the room for a while.
"Those noises you heard, Ceseli, I think you were right. There is a secret room in the house, below the basement. Bad things were happening there. I'm not completely sure how involved your mother was, but we need to be very careful right now. Were you aware of a hidden room?"
Aya tries to convey the seriousness of the situation without revealing too much of her mother's involvement at once. She actively tries to monitor whether Ceseli is getting agitated and if so, pulls back and tries to calm her.
Kadin follows as Dakaar drags Barnsworth by the arm, "Oh my! Where are we going?", you hear Alicabdes call from the Dining room. You enter to find him there with what would seem to be the two individuals from the basement. The lift is open behind him.
Diplomacy
Aya tries to calm her down.
"I'm really sorry to keep you here, I'm sure you have tons of questions that I cannot answer. What I do know is that we were called here to protect your family from an assassin. In the process of securing the house, we discovered a hidden room. There was a large creature and some people down there. The creature tried to kill us. We're not sure who let the creature inside, but the creature has been disposed of. What I'm confused about is that the only way to access it is through the elevator. Either case, we need to stay here until someone comes for us. Would you like to hear a song in the meantime?"
Aya pulls out her mandolin awaiting her answer and any comments she might have.
Aya tries to calm her down.
"I'm really sorry to keep you here, I'm sure you have tons of questions that I cannot answer. What I do know is that we were called here to protect your family from an assassin. In the process of securing the house, we discovered a hidden room. There was a large creature and some people down there. The creature tried to kill us. We're not sure who let the creature inside, but the creature has been disposed of. What I'm confused about is that the only way to access it is through the elevator. Either case, we need to stay here until someone comes for us. Would you like to hear a song in the meantime?"
Aya pulls out her mandolin awaiting her answer and any comments she might have.
Perform check?
I ask Kadin and Dakaar. What is the status up here? Has the old woman and everyone else been secured?
This is vivi and cole. We need to get them to their homes as soon as things have calmed down around here.
Arron and David are checking for other victims downstairs.
We need to make sure we don't somehow get blamed for this.
I am sure vivi and cole will support us once they are feeling better but i hope it doens't come to that.
The slasher is also working with the old woman. Has he been found yet?
Who is with the others?
Kadin "While I agree that halfling needs to be watched, we are NOT breaking his legs. There could be serious trouble if a prisoner is mishandled."
Barnsworth: "NO don't break a poor blind old man's legs! Please!"
I think i am with Kadin...Dakaar and Barnsworth...Vivi and Cole
"There is no need to break Barnsworth's legs. I will tie Barnsworth to me while we look around if you have some rope dakaar. Barnsworth is that ok with you to walk around with me for a little while? I apologize for my friends idea. He was mostly joking but there has been a lot of strange things going on this house."
Diplomacy:
I tell Barnsworth i believe some legal troulbe may becoming. Can you tell me anymore that is been going on here? If he doens't tell me anything about prisoners or the elevator to the lower level. I will not mention what is going on down there.
I ask vivi and cole where they live and a little about their houses and how i can get in touch with them in future. I tell them this is because there will be some legal trouble here and we will needed witnesses but right now i want to get them home. I make sure to at least get out of Cole where he lives.
"Kadin will you take these two home while we finish up here? I understand you do not fully trust me but i will try to make sure no unneeded harm comes to anyone. We need to get these to home safely. Especially Cole i think he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible i fear for his health." Diplomacy:
Assuming Kadin agrees to take them home once those two are gone i tell dakaar to update me on the way to find the Old woman.
Auraluna looks you in the eye and says, "Normally I would enjoy watching my enemies suffer public humiliation, but he has escaped the authorities once already. Those fools wouldn't even send an official guard. As for Ceseli... she doesn't have the stomach for this. Let me do what must be done." You can tell she is over anxious to deal with this. You are not certain why.
Vivi:"My family's manor is near the southern edge of the island. If you send someone I'm sure we can arrange to meet later. I am anxious to leave, but perhaps we can wait until dawn. I don't like the thought of traveling in the night."
Kadin: "She has a point. They are in no condition to travel at night. If we run into trouble, there is no telling what might happen. It might be a good Idea to have Aya take a look at them. Perhaps she can heal them."
Sense Motive on Barnsworth:
Kadin: Good point i wasn't thinking about the time. Maybe you Vivi and Cole can go rest in the Dinning room. You can take down a statement from Vivi and Cole. Aya has already healed there smaller wounds I beleive they will need more long term care if they are to fully recover.
Barnsworth: Since everyone is up and about do you think you could make breakfast for everyone? These two looked awfully haggard and could use a good meal. Diplomacy: (It is not 100 percent being asked as a question but not really a threat either. Just more of an assumpton he will listen because it is the correct thing to do.)
Dakaar: I want to go check out what is going on upstairs. Maybe you can "Help" (meaning keep an eye) on Barnsworth as he cooks.
Assuming no one disagrees vigorasly I start heading upstairs. Then state remember your signal whistles if there is trouble.
I go to find Arluna and the Slicer and anyone else who may be upstairs.
Dakaar: I want to go check out what is going on upstairs. Maybe you can "Help" (meaning keep an eye) on Barnsworth as he cooks.Assuming no one disagrees vigorasly I start heading upstairs. Then state remember your signal whistles if there is trouble.
I go to find Arluna and the Slicer and anyone else who may be upstairs.
I'll stand and guard Barnesworthe.
If I get some moments alone with barnesworthe, I will inquire casually about the house, and try to slip in any questions about the wealth, where its kept, etc.
Kadin: "Taking their statements would be a good idea. I'll take them over to the sitting room for now. " She leads Vivi and Cole to the room through the west doorway.
Barnsworth: " I'll try, but how can I make breakfast BLIND?!" He starts stumbling around the dinning room.
Alcibades heads upstairs.
Dakaar you follow Barnsworth as he stumbles about. He cautiously tells you about his history with the manor. He has served the Dromdal Family for many many years. The house has also been in the family for some time. He looks sad as he mentions the numerous repairs he has planned.
For those who left or couldn't make the open RPG session
I believe the totals I said were
700xp
And 750gp (to be honest some of that is an adjustment to make the party closer to average wealth for 2nd level.)
You can do things like buy gear and what not. You get a little downtime. I will present a few sort of epilogue notes on the incident.
Note Areal offered to make potions at cost. Any 1st or 2nd level spell from the cleric list.
I am going to look into items but i have not done that yet. I will let you know when i have a chance to buy some.
David: How much money do i owe you for singal whistles? I forgot.
I make my plan known to try to approach the Tiefling gang and see what happens. I see if Dakaar and Aaron want to come with me and tale me from behind to see what happens. I will approach the Tieflings and that can just make sure to be around the area. If i get into trouble i will try blowing the single whistle. If they don't hear from me once they see me exit then can head out and meet me back at the chruch.
I make the suggestion to Aya to offer aid perhaps with kadin to the people who have been struck with misfortune by the gang. I tell her that maybe you could offer some healing to them and offer some protection while we try to find more information. Remember to tell them you are from the cleansing flame and you are here to help the down trodden or some such thing.
I will (assuming Areal tells me where i am going) head towards the Tiefling gang. If i see anyone out front that looks like they are a part of the group i will try to talk to them. If not i will knock on the front door. I would prefer to find a tiefling hanging outside so i will loiter around for 30 minutes to see if i see any tieflings.
(Arron and Dakaar let me know if you are hanging out nearby or if i am on my own... I assume you to both have stealth ... if i am wrong they you may not want to come. We do not travel there 'together')
I am going to post general things i want to know / would like to buy. Some of which my character should know even if i don't. Some of which i will find out in between other things.
1. I am curious the prices we negotiated with the victims of the robbings / other tradesman... we negotiating a discount.
2. I remind Dakaar and possible Aaron to get theives tools and a crowbar. Maybe a grappling hook... guard dog ... other animals...
3. I buy a 1xcrowbar... 7xOil...3 X caltrops...5xMarbles... a belt pouch.
4. I suggest the group buy and keep at the church a couple of picks, shovels, and a portable ram...sledge
5. What spells can be made into potions? Specifically, I am curious about zone of truth but i am also curious about many other spells.
6. I need to know more about the prices of the slave trade. I am fairly certain i am going to buy a slave or two.
7. I am also interested in hirelings:
Coach cab 3 cp per mile
Hireling, trained 3 sp per day
Hireling, untrained 1 sp per day
Messenger 2 cp per mile
Road or gate toll 1 cp
Ship's passage 1 sp per mile
Spellcasting Caster level × spell level × 10 gp3
I would like hirelings that are trained in combat. It says here 3 sp a day ... i think that is a minimum but i would assume 3-5 sp should get some ok 0 level whatevers ... or level 1 npc ... Do i know of any places to hire them? Do i need to just look around?
8. We mentioned some sort of banks before. Do we have any more information on that i would like to make use of one. How secure is it to use?
9. Does Aarael have a safe place to store funds?
10. Does the party want to combine funds to get a party assesst...besides the mundane ones: Type I 15 lbs. 250 lbs. 30 cubic ft. 2,500 gp. Or for slightly cheaper...Handy Haversack
Aura moderate conjuration; CL 9th
Slot —; Price 2,000 gp; Weight 5 lbs.
In fact, each is like a bag of holding and can actually hold material of as much as 2 cubic feet in volume or 20 pounds in weight. The large central portion of the pack can contain up to 8 cubic feet or 80 pounds of material. Even when so filled, the backpack always weighs only 5 pounds.
More thinking...
I want to look up information about the creature we saw in the sewers... the one i spoke to ... that was trapped.
I also wanted to see what it would cost / how much time it would take to make a specialized tower shield. With a hole to look out of and one ot breath out of. If the one to breath out of was large i was hoping for a some kind or grate to be put in ... and reinforced so it didn't weaken the overall structure of the shield.
How much can areal make a potion of owl's wisdom for? (If he has the necessary domain for cat's grace, I'm more interested in those)
First off, Yes as a first order of business, Dakaar will buy a set of masterwork thieves' tools.
I'll replenish my shuriken and oil and caltrop and rope supplies ( ill have the numbers for our next session).
J: I sent you some private business in an email :P
Dakaar would strongly suggest against openly walking up to the Tieflings without recon or investigating. For all we know theyll just try and outright kill you.
To David in private:
To David the Gnome: I have something you may be interested in, in exchange for a favor to be disclosed at a later date.
(A shield with no Armor check penalty or arcane spell failure which you could essentially use for free and help you out a bit. Its also shiny :p)
Dakaar makes sure he gets his manacles back from Auraluna.
Dakaar is going to start looking for a local supplier or sources of plant ingredients and alchemy supplies. I'd like to get a lab setup in the safehouse, and I need to find a place to obtain poisons. This is sort of top priority for Dakaar inbetween our break.
Dakaar has some comments on alc's other plans, Ill get to this in the next post.
To Ichabod in private:
I have some documents you may be interested in that I found in the mansion. I'd be glad to share them with you if you agree to repay me the favor at a later date.
Alcibades:
"I don't think you are thinking this through. If you want to go off and try to get killed, I wish you luck, but we need to come up with some sort of plan. I can perhaps follow you and observe, but if you are in an inescapable situation.... You are on your own. You should reconsider and we should approach as one."
To everyone else:
"The party is in a much stronger position diplomatically when backed up by full force. If we go, we should go as one, or not at all."
If Alcibades goes anyways, Dakaar will follow out of sight and provide recon, but is not about to rush to his doom.
///////////////// Moving along!
Dakaar will also pen a note to his guild and ask for a low ranking trainer/instructor to meet him at the safehouse, promising new recruits to come for later in exchange for helping his endeavors. (ooc:If theres any way I could get some poison ingredients that way, id go for that...)
I am going to look into items but i have not done that yet. I will let you know when i have a chance to buy some.
David: How much money do i owe you for signal whistles? I forgot.
I make my plan known to try to approach the Tiefling gang and see what happens. I see if Dakaar and Aaron want to come with me and tale me from behind to see what happens. I will approach the Tieflings and that can just make sure to be around the area. If i get into trouble i will try blowing the single whistle. If they don't hear from me once they see me exit then can head out and meet me back at the chruch.
I make the suggestion to Aya to offer aid perhaps with kadin to the people who have been struck with misfortune by the gang. I tell her that maybe you could offer some healing to them and offer some protection while we try to find more information. Remember to tell them you are from the cleansing flame and you are here to help the down trodden or some such thing.
I will (assuming Areal tells me where i am going) head towards the Tiefling gang. If i see anyone out front that looks like they are a part of the group i will try to talk to them. If not i will knock on the front door. I would prefer to find a tiefling hanging outside so i will loiter around for 30 minutes to see if i see any tieflings.
(Arron and Dakaar let me know if you are hanging out nearby or if i am on my own... I assume you to both have stealth ... if i am wrong they you may not want to come. We do not travel there 'together')
Regarding the deal with the merchants.
My take on this is as follows:
Dakaar believes the Cleansing Flame should come to the aid of the merchants, and to help facilitate the flame cleaning up the streets, we will buy and sell with them at an improved rate(60% sell, say 75% buy), as well as enter into a trade agreement with them. We will occasionally have a business arrangement that will require them to supply or purchase supplies from a source of our choosing, at fair prices of course.
As far as why they should help: "Obviously, we will try our best, but without much needed supplies, our valliant fighters will surely fall and there will be none to protect you from the bastards murdering you in the middle of the night."
Dakaar in general agrees to there being a good idea to have a sledge hammer picks and shovels, as a general rule.
Dakaar would definately like to get some guard dogs, and hopefully hire a trainer to train them. It would provide excellent protection, and help with our (not yet existant) patrols of trainees.
When we have more wealth, Dakaar would suggest some climbing gear and grappling hooks, as these could help the less athletic party members get over obstacles.
To Alcibades, and the others: "If we make it known that we offer slaves a path to redemption and bettering themselves, it may gain us favor. We could purchase slaves and allow them to earn their way into respectable lives by fighting for the cleansing flame. This must be a separate operation and they must never know of any other plans. It is too easy for the Hellknights or others to plant one among us. Are you volunteering, Alcibades, to handle the ahm 'Footsoldiers' of our organization?"
"As part of our uniform message and effectiveness, I suggest we form a standard platoon or group that would take to the streets and fight for the cleansing flame. Perhaps a few footsoldiers, a scout, a dog or two, and a medic. If we equipped them smartly, we would surely be successful. "
"I've been hired to fight against those in power before, and know something of guerrilla warfare. Traps. Ambushes, and constant mobility are key. If we could teach others to ambush the hell knights and their ilk, disrupt their supply and organization, it would surely take its toll."
I am going to post general things i want to know / would like to buy. Some of which my character should know even if i don't. Some of which i will find out in between other things.
1. I am curious the prices we negotiated with the victims of the robbings / other tradesman... we negotiating a discount.
2. I remind Dakaar and possible Aaron to get theives tools and a crowbar. Maybe a grappling hook... guard dog ... other animals...
3. I buy a 1xcrowbar... 7xOil...3 X caltrops...5xMarbles... a belt pouch.
4. I suggest the group buy and keep at the church a couple of picks, shovels, and a portable ram...sledge
5. What spells can be made into potions? Specifically, I am curious about zone of truth but i am also curious about many other spells.
6. I need to know more about the prices of the slave trade. I am fairly certain i am going to buy a slave or two.
7. I am also interested in hirelings:
Coach cab 3 cp per mile
Hireling, trained 3 sp per day
Hireling, untrained 1 sp per day
Messenger 2 cp per mile
Road or gate toll 1 cp
Ship's passage 1 sp per mile
Spellcasting Caster level × spell level × 10 gp3I would like hirelings that are trained in combat. It says here 3 sp a day ... i think that is a minimum but i would assume 3-5 sp should get some ok 0 level whatevers ... or level 1 npc ... Do i know of any places to hire them? Do i need to just look around?
8. We mentioned some sort of banks before. Do we have any more information on that i would like to make use of one. How secure is it to use?
9. Does Aarael have a safe place to store funds?
10. Does the party want to combine funds to get a party assesst...besides the mundane ones: Type I 15 lbs. 250 lbs. 30 cubic ft. 2,500 gp. Or for slightly cheaper...Handy Haversack
Aura moderate conjuration; CL 9thSlot —; Price 2,000 gp; Weight 5 lbs.
In fact, each is like a bag of holding and can actually hold material of as much as 2 cubic feet in volume or 20 pounds in weight. The large central portion of...