The game-date thing is my attempt at keeping track of what everyone is up to. My crafting posts will be for progressively further dates every couple days of real life time.
At some point Maddok will approach Yahirma with a couple requests.
*His enchanted belt is good but he needs something that will grant him the strength of twenty men. Tarvi and Delilee could have drowned!
*He finds his cloak often gets in the way during frantic melee. The loincloth of protection the group found would be more appropriate (assuming Yahirma sewed some additional material to it first so that it fully covered the big Shoanti).
If Maddok has time to enchantify Extortion up to holy, that would be keen. I even have the monies to pay for it.
If we have time, his primary shield could go to +2 as well.
I'm mindful of the time and Maddok's desire to do all the smeltwork, but he will ask.
That's doable. I'll put Appario's requests in the queue.
Oh baby, Resistance is useless! His is the Drill the pierces the heavens!
And I still have 5000gp invested in unspecified business ventures with Derek.
The grand celebration Arael is dreaming of could perhaps bring Derek Keegan's brewery to the forefront of the public mind (people would need drink during a grand celebration), and if that happens to be Appario's investment, too.. :)
Derek I can't help but feel like you missed a pretty important post.
New GP total:
3079 gp
44059 gp
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47138 gp
47138 gp
-8000 gp Extortion ==> Holy, Maddok-1500 gp Shield to +2 ==> Maddok
-4500 gp Buy Maddok's Cloak +3
+2200 gp Sell current belt +2
-1500 gp Potions of Fly*2
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33838 gp
-4406 gp Tithe
+150 gp Sell comp longbow
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29282 gp
That's what I got so far.
Actually, the conversation didn't go as all like I thought it might.
Appario (and me too, I suppose) is unsure how the Hellknights were going to react to the news, much less how much they knew about it. In addition, I was surprised the Paralictor didn't ask more probing questions about what/where/who, etc.
In addition, I think I was trying to protect the Gardeners from any retaliations from the Hellknights as well...I feel it's unlikely that they would risk war with the Church of Abadar, but I dunno.
The fantasy discussion went like this:
Paralictor: Where did this happen? How did you learn about this?
Appario: Sorry, Paralictor, that is valuable information. The Church looks badly on those who give away such things for free. We Abadarans deal in information. It has value.
P: But I'm in charge of the safety of this City!
A: Yes, I did your job for you. You're welcome.
P: I insist you tell me what you know!
A: I can sell you the information you seek. Our deity demands it.
P: How much?
A: (breaks out ledger) Ah...good...let's talk gold....
P: That's too much!
A: You're also welcome to try to negotiate with the Head Banker. He's aware of the situation and also sell you the details. They are quite interesting. You really wouldn't believe who was really behind it.
P: GUARDS!!!
A: <erp!>
That's somewhat my fault. I had intended to do the "who, what, where, why" deal, but figured I'd leave the door open for Appario to volunteer the information.. and then I forgot to have the Paralictor probe further following the knowledge that Appario spoke the truth regarding the vampire and his own involvement.
I don't think it would end too well for Appario if he ended up being arrested by the Hellknights, though, as suggested by the fantasy conversation :)
Perhaps I'll backtrack to do some of that (it would make sense to probe further). Although.. the Paralictor does have a number of other things occupying his mind at the moment as well.
(Not to mention the increasing risk that someone would recognize Appario (from the ambush where Arael was rescued from going to the Citadel) with each additional minute he spends there!)
That's somewhat my fault. I had intended to do the "who, what, where, why" deal, but figured I'd leave the door open for Appario to volunteer the information.. and then I forgot to have the Paralictor probe further following the knowledge that Appario spoke the truth regarding the vampire and his own involvement.
Much better! I find it amusing that the Church and the Hellknights may be negotiating for the information therein. But, as an Abadaran, I think that's the way it should be...I think.
I would love to hear the imagined conversation and negotiation between the two factions and what points of (imaginary) law exist that would define what the Hellknights have right to know and what can be sold.
Delightful.
But I'm sure the AP covers this sort of thing, right?
I agree, that was a far more satisfying ending to the conversation!
Sadly, the AP is very light on information regarding Abadar-Hellknight negotiations :)
If you're still going to be around for a bit Are I wouldn't mind some more RP with Madjaw.
I'll check in now and then for the next couple of hours, depending on how tired I get :)
Apologies for my non-posting so far today. Will be posting shortly.
Oh Yamirra, such a suiter you have, go to him and beget a new tribe! ;)
What woman can deny a nice set of horns?
A woman who has a nice set of horns HERSELF? Or would that make her even less resistant to his charms?
If Madjaw had asked Derek for help he would have suggested at least adding a "please?".
We'll see how Yahirma reacts to his 'love letter'.
I'm going to do another post or two post for Maddok's reunion and then one more for stuff Maddok is forging. After that I'll be good to continue the story.
Don't forget that things are still going on with the Ciucci residence (although there's not much Maddok can do about that until Yahirma posts again) :)
I had hoped to finish the Ciucci business before making a "things that happen" post, but Maddok mentioning the mischievous dolls made me realize I should perhaps make those posts sooner..
I haven't forgotten about the Ciuccis but there's not much else Maddok can do on that front for now.
I look forward to what you have coming!
Our asses were kicked severely.
Again? What now?
Ambush at the docks. We were caught in a fog cloud and SEEMEDto be getting things together when we got a 6d6 fireball on us and that was when the front line of mercenaries started attacking us. A new player had her monk on the roof and got pincushioned by multiple archers so we ran off.
The plan for the Ciucci manor is to buy some time by setting up ritual paraphernalia and performing one or two divinations from the wand to source the haunting and/or determine ways for the wife's spirit to speak without Yahirma exhuming the body and casting a 3rd level spell on the skull. Hopefully a bit of showmanship disguised as professional competence will give Maddok and the real Delilee time enough to return.
From there I can only hope that we can corner the shapeshifter by positioning it next to the real version of whomever it's impersonating.
Since neither Yahirma nor Maddok have mentioned their theory of a shapeshifter being at the heart of matters in the Ciucci household to the butler before now (they whispered to eachother while in his presence earlier), I'm just going to have to roleplay his reaction accordingly :)
Besides, if he had known they had such an outlandish, crazy theory, he probably wouldn't have let them in..
This is madness.
I approve.
Appario, your Kalistrade is showing.
We call that something else in Shoanti.
Life-wise, things are piling up a bit on my end. I hope to get online and address a few of Yahirma's plot threads this evening.
"Drill that pierces the heaven"? Hah! I thought it was a Sengoku Basara reference at first.
Probably good it wasn't, Tadaktasu Honda in THAT game wouldn't have the Drill bits for the job Andrea has in mind.
Better stick with Maddok *winks*.
Sengoku Basara
*Does internet research*
Tadaktasu Honda
*Does more internet research*
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Yeah, stick with Maddok.
Don't worry Yahirma, life happens to everyone :)
And if most plotlines involve Yahirma, well, that's just because you're awesome! So we can certainly wait for life to slow down ;)
Haha, yeah, I'm not sure Tadakatsu Honda in Sengoku Basara fame even HAVE those..."parts".
He looks remarkably...metalic to me. Especially for 16th century Japan.
Here is a demonstration of Drill power.
I'm thinking it might be useful to have a proper timeline for the various plotlines and events following the Walcourt excursion, with links to some of the most relevant posts of each to keep everything tidy and fresh (hopefully I got everything!):
I'll be reposting with updates when appropriate.
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2nd of Arodus - The day of Ilnerik's Defeat:
Ciucci residence - Yahirma and Maddok
Yahirma enters Guxer's bedroom
Guxer reacts to Yahirma entering, plus Hortan's report
Hortan reacts to Maddok's request
Yahirma is informed of Maddok's return
Hellknight garrison - Appario
The Paralictor requests that Appario return in one week to collect his reward
The last post of the post-meeting exchange
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3rd of Arodus:
Dwarven House of Commerce - Derek
Gojek Thunderbeard shakes hands with Derek on the mithral deal
Delvehaven events - Yahirma
Tarvi reports on happenings in Delvehaven and homunculus-creation; plus progress on Khazrae's body-recreation
Sending from Sandor - Yahirma
The sending
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5th of Arodus:
Hellknight statement - All
The statement
Appario's reaction
Maddok's reaction
Investigation into Xerath's powers - Xerath and Yahirma
Xerath's request
Yahirma's response
Xerath's last post
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6th of Arodus:
Reunion with Vahnwynne - Maddok
The reunion, and the Mother's last message
Note from Madjaw - Yahirma
The note from Madjaw
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7th of Arodus:
Drovenge estate - Appario
Appario introduces himself to the guards
Appario meets with Lady Drovenge
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8th of Arodus:
Delvehaven conversation - Maddok and Yahirma
Maddok suggests a return trip to Hagwood, and delivers Madjaw's note
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Crafting events:
11th of Arodus - Maddok finishes Dawnbringer//Duskhunter for Derek
29th of Arodus - Maddok finishes Judgement's Hand for Xerath
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Upcoming events; no posts yet:
9th of Arodus - Appario's second meeting with Paralictor Gonville Chard
12th of Arodus - The Midnight Festival
Also, if Yahirma does want to reanimate Vassindio Drovenge as a juju zombie, she should probably do that before whoever is casting gentle repose on his corpse returns to refresh it :)
This is awesome.
I kind of wish we had been keeping dates since the beginning.
Are did you have a minute to review my last couple PMs?
Dates certainly make things easier to keep track of :)
I did forget a couple of things that should be mentioned, which makes sense considering they're not really events:
Yahirma's list of points yet to address:
- Assist Xerath in divining bloodline concerns
- React to Maddok's return from the woods
- Follow-up with Tarvi, Khazrae, and Delvehaven
- Have a chat with a soon-to-be-animated body
- Respond to Sandor's message
- Do a bit (read: a fair amount) of crafting
And if Yahirma has the time, Derek will be looking to spend some gold on crafting.
Yahirma's list of points yet to address:
- Assist Xerath in divining bloodline concerns
- React to Maddok's return from the woods
- Follow-up with Tarvi, Khazrae, and Delvehaven
- Have a chat with a soon-to-be-animated body
- Respond to Sandor's message
- Do a bit (read: a fair amount) of crafting
That sounds right.
Derek: Remember that the material cost for your full plate will also cover the amount paid to Gojek Thunderbeard, so don't cross those 3,500 gp off your sheet twice :)
I also like that Derek is going to try to relocate his former companions! You forgot Arodio, by the way ;)
He pauses. "At the Midnight Festival, the Lord Mayor wishes to personally honor those who were directly involved. So I ask you for their names once more."
Not quite ready for this yet. I had intended to learn how negotiations went before going back...also needed counsel from the Head Banker. Also, my negotiations with the Lady may lead me back to visit the Banker as well.
You forgot Arodio, by the way ;)
I wonder if he's still hiding behind a table outside the lair of the Bastages of Erebus where we left him.
Not quite ready for this yet. I had intended to learn how negotiations went before going back...also needed counsel from the Head Banker. Also, my negotiations with the Lady may lead me back to visit the Banker as well.
Sure; whenever it becomes time to revisit the Hellknights, the post will still be there :)
You forgot Arodio, by the way ;)I wonder if he's still hiding behind a table outside the lair of the Bastages of Erebus where we left him.
As far as I recall, when you went back to get him he was gone..
Appario just said 'Dude'?
Derek has been a bad influence. ;)
You forgot Arodio, by the way ;)I wonder if he's still hiding behind a table outside the lair of the Bastages of Erebus where we left him.As far as I recall, when you went back to get him he was gone..
I think he's still there...our perception rolls were really bad and he took 20 on his stealth. He's still waiting for us to return too...
Maybe so :)
I'll get around to the bank-business (and everything else) later today. But now I must spend some time doing other things than lurking on messageboards ;)