Baldwin the Merciful's - CoT Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master baldwin the merciful

Let us dump the drugs in the sewer and let us get going..now.

Andrea will promptly leave and head to the apartment.(Or would she be at work now?)

She should be on her way to work.

Jarvis leaves and slinks off into the shadows before the group departs the alley.

Daniel a bit late on the perception needed for the inside of smoke shop.

Daniel does she staying eyes on him as you make you way back to the northern gate.

Andrea gets into a fast trot. Fast enough so they can hurry but not pulled over by a Hellknight for breaking any speed laws.

You get through the gate without an issue and make it to the minor noble's house Fiosa works at. What are you going to do, there is an entry gate with guard house that is manned.

Andrea messages to Orsin. Orsin, you have that scroll of Locate Object, be prepared to use it to locate Fiosa's ring that I gave her.

Andrea approaches the guard. Excuse me. I am Andrea, Survivor of the Six-Fold Trial. I believe there is a house servant here by the name of Fiosa Sweettooth. There has been a family emergency and I am asking if I may speak with her and inform her of the incident.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Can fame factor into this?

Edit: Andrea also messages to Gerard. We might need to sneak inside, can you circle around back with Lucrezia?

Make a fame check Andrea.

FAME! I WANT TO LIVE FOREVER!: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

My dots did not notify me that you responded over an hour ago Andrea.

Two of the guards recognize you, "Yes, Fiosa Sweettooth arrived an hour ago. Come inside the guard house, we will ring her."

Hmm..I better check the dots of my other games

Thank you very much. Andrea settles in with the others.

Daniel follows along, passing two written notes and and 5 gold to the guard.
I am Daniel Arrisen, first sword of House Tilneros. I beg a favor, could you see that a courier get this to the dottari and the second to the house Tilneros. It carries my signature. Thankyou.
Diplomacy 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Daniel the guard assures you his captain will get your note. As for the other note he gives back 4 gold pieces. 'We are unable to personally deliver the the letter at this time due to the trouble in the city. However, I will get a trusted courier to run the letter with haste and this is ample payment for her service."

"Is something wrong?" The soft voice asks.

Andrea clasps Fiosa's hand and guides her to her friends. Just a little while ago we were going to visit an aquaintence of Gerard's and found him brutally killed. Then we were ambushed by the killers, we managed to put them down but one mocked me before he died. He said your name and that they were planning to kill you. I would not be surprised if they were sent by the Council of Thieves.

Andrea sighs and looks seriously into Fiosa's eyes. We came here as quick as we could. I don't want to find out if they were bluffing and we need to make sure you can be somewhere safer. Such as with Daniel's house. As soon as you can, would you please move there?

Andrea's voice wavers a bit.I..I don't want to lose you. Please...

Perception, assassin: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Daniel accepts the coin.

Thankyou. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Orsin looks on with puppy dog eyes, hoping that Fiosa agrees to Andrea's request.

Sweet, cash!

Gerard is happy focusing on surveillance as the others make arrangements.

"I'll go there after my shift today. I...I ...I'll get one of guards to escort me over there." She motions to the man who you spoke at teh gate.

Killers and the Council of Thieves," she sighs "Do be careful."

I will come over when your shift is over and we can have a meal before we head over. I have today free.

Andrea lightly squeezes Fiosa's hand. Don't hesitate to use that potion if things seem to be going bad. with a light kiss on Fiosa's hand, Andrea let's her go back to work.

Okay. Andrea says to the others. Let us get done what we need to get done for tomorrow.

Edit:Fame checks
Fame1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Fame2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Fame3: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

We will be heading out on a major mission in the morning, so make sure to get whatever you need such as potions and such.

Andrea also channels to heal people up.

heal: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) = 15

Daniel hands Andrea all his coin and a piece of paper,
I am afraid shopping is not my forte. If you would be so kind as to make inquiry for the things on the list I would be most grateful. I leave to your discretion what you think would best suit the party tactics, since I am new, But my preferred place is in the middle of melee. I thought a menacing weapon would aid Flankers, particularly Gerard to strike better.

Thank you, but my tactics have been shoddy rather lately. Since John has left for his Hellknight duties, having a good battle leader is something we lack. Hopefully your skills will aid us.

Andrea will make the inquires for Daniel.

Fame: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Fame 2: The Famening: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Hrmm, I've got 12,500+ gp, but I don't know what to spend it on. I could always get more scrolls, but I can't take 10 on anything higher than CL 9, which caps me at 5th level spells. Should I pick up more blasting now that we're missing Faelyn? The problem is the low DCs that often accompany casting via UMD...

Hmm...Fickle Winds can help if we run into any more arrow shooting types. Deflects their shots while ours are unimpeded.

Things that can do battlefield control. Wall of Fire/Stone. Acid Pit,Black Tentacles,Hungry Pit,Cloudkill(Turnabout is fair play), Rock to Mud(and then hit them with Mud to rock)

Andrea suddenly remembers something. We need to go recover Grimm's body as well.

Edit: A Rod of Metamagic might be a good choice as well. Extended Mass Heroism or something like that.

Good. I will give me the opportunity to speak to the dottari regarding this morning's events. Many questions would arise from the scene better we get the answers to the authorities before our enemies make up their own

Andrea when you arrive at McAllister's he is actually quite a bit more pleasant than usual towards you. "You've come a long way since you've quelled your inner demons." He listens to your request for a Torc and he nods. "I need two days time and coin you have, we'll call it even." He grins, "You've done some good work, you've made some enemies, but you've brought about some hope. You've given our spies and prostitutes loads of inspiration and gossip, who knows one day we may have our evenings back without fear." He pauses, "I suspect Calistria hands are involved in freeing up the evenings perhaps she even flirted with Asmodeus to give you some free reign."

He's charging 9718 GP for the item Andrea.

He goes to cabinet and pulls out a headband of charisma and hands it over to you. "For your friend."

He will charge the 4000 GP for the headband.

Orsin you take the rapier and assassin's dagger to Gruum's and he is impressed with the rapier, less so, with the foul nature of the assassin's blade. He inspects the workmanship of each blade makes a few notes in a small book about the dagger then he tosses it into the kiln.

"Y'keepin' yer gear clean like I taught ya?" More rhetorical than anything else. "Yes, that rapier is a fine blade, think the Missepe family may like that one." He pulls out the tankards and pours some mead for the two of you. "Business has been guud." He counts out the coin for the two blades, then he gives you 100 additional platinum pieces for the rapier.

Gerard when you arrive at Talbard's to discuss getting a few magical items.

"I've several amulets in stock...yes, I have one with the minor enhancement that you seek."

He inspects the dagger that you want to enhance, "Leave it, it'll be ready in two days time."

"You may want to go to Fizzles for those potions that you seek."

Andrea when you ask McAllister about a few other items for Daniel he responds,

"A menacing item for a paladin of Iomedae?" He chuckles, "Not sure she would think that was honorable battle."

"Now the Jingasa of the Fortunate Soldier, I can make that in 4 days time."

He shakes his head with the other requests, "Perhaps a wizard can help with the pearl of power."

Gerard accepts the amulet and the suggestion. Turning over a magicked, steel dagger and 8000gp.

Talberd, any experience with The Old Hag, the Mother of Flies?

Andrea grunts a little as she pulls out the large amount of gold to pay Alistar for the headband and the downpayment on the Torc. Thank you Father, it has been a long and painful road, but I will keep going until the end.

After taking her leave, Andrea will meet up with Daniel to both give him the headband and escort Fiosa to the Tilneros household when her shift is done.

While there, Andrea will pray for Glyph of Warding and place Summon Monster 3 With her empty slotsshe casts this in the room where Fiosa will be staying (Keyed to let the party members, Fiosa and Lord Tilneros pass) it will summon 1d4+1 fierce celestial basset hounds to bark loudly and guard Fiosa.

20 PP spent for the spell

Andrea then turns to Daniel. We should recover Grimm's body and bring him to Grumm or the morgue for preperation. The Erunies said that he would be left where we could find him.

Talbard bushy eye brows raise a the mention of the Mother of Flies, "She resides in Hagwood which isn't that far from Westcrown at all, the southern expanse of the dense woodland is a mere 2 miles from the city’s western edge, across the waters of the Adivian River to the northeast. Might need a method to cross that river though."

"She is as old as time, or so they say, and has numerous secrets. Her magic is powerful or at least it was at her height."

"Why to you ask?

Gerard nads along, as Talbard explains.

Might be joining her for a spot of tea. Anything you can suggest as a token gift? Something meaningful or helpful to her ilk, the Fey, etc... Don't want to be rude.

"A tree feather token or two would be a decent gift." He pulls out a small box of tokens.

Gerard smiles. Yes, perfect... Reminds me, do you have the whip that sometimes comes as a token?

He shakes his head no. "I sold my last one to a patron of the wasp."

How much do I owe you, Sir?

You see a sign that has a a beaker that is bubbling over, "Fizzles" in side you see a gentleman with a grey robe eon a red pointy hat. "Yes, yes...just a pinch of that...and dash of this and a little BAM...perrrrrfect"

He eventually notices you Gerard, "Ah yes I've some of those potions on hand." He scurries around his small shop picking up a blacklight and vanish potion. "thought I had more vanishing but must've sold them and well, silence potions sell like hot potatoes with all that noise from the explosion. People just want a good night sleep I suppose."

How much do I owe you, Sir?

compute the book value for he good. He will sell you one tree token for 375 or two for 740. You don't have any fame points built up for potential discounts.

Talbard's: Gerard passes over 750gp for the tokens.

Good advice is worth gold. And, please do keep an eye out for interesting items, I'll be back when I can... I've heard of these "sniper googles" but can't get my hands on some. Don't even know how much they'll put me back.

Guaranteed sale, if you can source them.

Fizzles: 800gp, paid.

Orsin, at some point, divides the extra 100 pp among the rest of the group. 16 pp each, 4 pp for the Lantern Bearers.

Orsin heads to Talbard's, arriving shortly after Gerard has left, inquiring after some scrolls.

Looking for: wall of stone, black tentacles, cloudkill, ice storm, acid pit, wall of fire, rock to mud.

At McAllister's, Daniel is quick to interpose.

If you are referring to 'Fairness' in battle, the weapon is perfect. It confers no advantage at all in a one on one duel. And most abhorrent foes do not ask for the mercy. It allows me to better aid the attacks of my allies. I have no qualms about such weapons Against the minions of hell or the abyss. In any case, do not worry about the crafting as yet. The Headband has bought my funds below the needed cost. The magic Helm though, please go ahead with that. Much appreciated, Brother.

Talbard's he greets his former teacher much more warmly.
Ever the resource, Headmaster.
I have the funds if you can provide, A wand of FEATHERSTEP? We are bound for the swamp and I fear the muck will slow me even more than my armor.
Two scrolls of ABOLETH'S LUNG and another of INVISIBILITY would be wise to purchase as well.
Total cost- 1200gp

looks to Orsin and Andrea.
I will give the scrolls to Orsin should we need to journey underwater the scrolls allow hours of water breathing but must be dismissed when you surface. The Invisibility is in case you require me to aid in a scout. While unarmored I can be quiet, My fullplate does not help. The wand will allow all of us to ignore the impediments of the swap, if I remember Talbard's stories correctly.

A wise choice.

Orsin also inquires after three scrolls of haste.

The proprietor at fizzles mentions he has one potion of longstrider remaining. "I don't brew this one often, it's not a good seller."

"Hello there Orisn, your looking fit and that by the way, was a splendid performance the other night." He shuffles out form behind his counter, "How can I help you today?" He listens to the requests.

He continues to shuffle around his shop pulling scrolls as he goes, sometime glancing at them and shoving it back into its slot. "Yes, yes. I've got the black tentacles, cloudkill....Faelyn asked that I prep that one actually,...and I have ice storm, wall of fire and rock to mud on hand."

The 4th level spells -BT, IS, WF are 700 each, the 5th level spells CK and RM are 1125 for a total of $2340 retail. However he will sell them at 10% discount so take 234 off the price 2106.

"Aye, it's been busy here today." He levitates up towards the ceiling and slides out a wand from a cubby. He blows off what is probably 3 years of dust from it and floats back down t the ground. Yes, I've one but it only has 10 charges on it.

He ponders the other requests, "I only have the scroll of invisibilty on hand."

You can do the math for the partially charged wand.

At McAllister's, Daniel is quick to interpose.

If you are referring to 'Fairness' in battle, the weapon is perfect. It confers no advantage at all in a one on one duel. And most abhorrent foes do not ask for the mercy. It allows me to better aid the attacks of my allies. I have no qualms about such weapons Against the minions of hell or the abyss.

Before leaving McAllister's he shrugs, "Gods can be fickle and they don't view things through human rationalization. Good day, Brother."

Now that you are equipped and put orders in for gear it is getting towards mid-afternoon what are you doing? Andrea suggested recovering Grimm's body?

Indeed. SHouldn't take us that long unless we want to rumble with the devils.