DM Talomyr's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master Talomyr

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Valeron tends to Rizzardo's wound, asking the man why he joined the resistance, and what he does for a living.

Kevorin returns to his corner once back in the Shrine, but this time, instead of muttering and cursing himself, he sits in silent satisfaction, and almost tenderly cares for his ax blade.

I don't have the game materials with me right now. I will have to handle the conversations with the various people in the room once I get home tonight. (about 4.5 hours from now).

I don't have the game materials with me right now. I will have to handle the conversations with the various people in the room once I get home tonight. (about 4.5 hours from now).

No problem. As i'll be in bed by then, i'll look forward to checking in on the game tomorrow morning before my RL game kicks off at 11AM. Expect to see me posting from about 6/7PM GMT+0.

P.S Sorry if me and V have added more workload :P it seemed a very IC thing to do.

P.S Sorry if me and V have added more workload :P it seemed a very IC thing to do.

No problem what so ever. If I didn't want to make these people available to talk to, I wouldn't have mentioned them by name. :) Besides, you all are making very quick progress through the module. In fact there is only one more part to the planned encounter portion of it. There are a number of possible side encounters/missions that you could do yet.

Did anyone do anything with the letter from the Lord Mayor to the Paravicar?

Morghrim Maestros wrote:

P.S Sorry if me and V have added more workload :P it seemed a very IC thing to do.

Did anyone do anything with the letter from the Lord Mayor to the Paravicar?

The letter suggests two things- 1. That these 'Bastards of Erebus' are enemies of the Hellknights and thus our allies, or 2. They are a plague and a hindrance to the city; and it would aid our cause to be known as the ones who dealt with them for good. Either way, Morghrim suggests investigation is in order.

Yeah, I kind of guessed that Talomyr wouldn't have gone through the trouble of giving us glimpses at all those NPCs unless there was _something_ we should've done with them. Probably should have talked to them more before releasing Arael, but we were bloodthirsty!

Morg - I like it.. maybe we should use some of these NPCs to spread rumors that the Bastards of E. have thwarted Westcrown's authorities, just ambushed fully armored Hellknights, and talk up how something must be done

"I can help with that, too," Kevorin pipes up from his spot against the far wall. "I'm a terrible liar." Bluff check :1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Doesn't even crack a smile.

Wart relaxes a bit when Fiosa explains what Janiven and Arael have done for the halfling community. He thinks for a moment and raises an eyebrow, searching Fiosa's face for an underlying answer as she speaks.

"If they have gotten others out, how come you haven't left? Is it something to do with that House Mezinas?"

EDIT: Cleaned up the post a bit, and added bit about potions.

Wart relaxes a bit when Fiosa explains what Janiven and Arael have done for the halfling community. He thinks for a moment and raises an eyebrow, searching Fiosa's face for an underlying answer as she speaks.

"If they have gotten others out, how come you haven't left? Is it something to do with that House Mezinas?"

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EDIT: Cleaned up the post a bit, and added bit about potions.

"I can help with that, too," Kevorin pipes up from his spot against the far wall. "I'm a terrible liar." Bluff check :1d20+6 Doesn't even crack a smile.

What are you suggesting Kevorin help with? Morghrim and Valeron's suggestion?

Do you have more that you'd like to ask Rizzardo, or are you ready to move on to the next person? If you are ready to move on, who's next?

Kevorin wrote:

"I can help with that, too," Kevorin pipes up from his spot against the far wall. "I'm a terrible liar." Bluff check :1d20+6 Doesn't even crack a smile.

What are you suggesting Kevorin help with? Morghrim and Valeron's suggestion?

Sorry, he meant the spreading of the lies that the Inglorious Bastards of Erebus were responsible for the ambush on the Hellknights.

"Well your help today means things are back on track with Arael back in the fold," Valeron smiles at Rizzardo as he finishes tending to the man's wounds. "Your valor in the face of battle would make The Inheritor proud, I'm glad to share sides with someone as brave as you."

After getting a sense that Rizzardo was fairly trustworthy, perhaps noteworth due to a crush on Janiven, the Iomedan heads to speak with the muscled Ermolos. Wonder if that one was a warrior, or a smith with his size.?

Did we ever decide on name for the Resistance? Children of Westcrown?

A name has not been decided upon yet, though Children of Westcrown is the default, unless you all come up with something you like better.

Valeron and Morghrim make their way over to the large, muscular man, who you see walk with a bit of a limp upon closer inspection.

Ermolos was one of the other rebels who went along to help free Arael.
(The other two were Sclavo and Larko)

"I can't thank you and your friends enough for bringing Arael back to us." he says extending his hand in friendship.

Knowledge(Local) DC18:

"Why did I join up with Arael? It's what my father would have done if he were still here."

After being asked what he does, he responds, "Well I've been an apprentice to the blacksmith, Pavo Wintrish. Had to find something to do if I'm going to eventually earn enough money to go to Thuvia to see if I can find my old man."

As you might expect with Morghrim's 29 on the Sense Motive check, there are no falsehoods being spoken here. After speaking to him, even though Ermolos is a large as he is, his manner and speech tell you that he is likely no older than 17-18 years of age.

Wart nods at Fiosa's words and sincerity.

"You have a good heart Fiosa. I see that in you, and I thank you for being here and helping. It is always nice to see another halfling! A few more questions, if you will allow me, and then we should return to the others lest they start to miss us. How did you get involved in all of this? And, while we are on the subject, what is your status with your...hmm...employers is a preferable term I suppose."

Insert Fiosa's answer here

"Hmm, well, thank you for your time, and I hope to be able to be of service to your group here. Shall we return?"

Wart departs to the other room, hopefully with Fiosa, but regardless, he walks back into the other room. Inquisitively he looks about, then sighs as he notices that no one seems to react as if his presence or absence wasn't even noticed.

"What can I do to help the situation now? Also, if you all will allow me, on the morrow, I will examine that unidentified potion. I find that time provides a fresh perspective, and perhaps tomorrow I will have the acuity to discern its nature."

"Actually," Wart pauses as he subconsciously stands on his tip-toes to seem taller, "if you have no further need of me, perhaps I will retire for the evening. I am exhausted, and have much to study tomorrow while we hole up. Though I am always up for a spot of adventure."

Insert Fiosa's answer here

"For devil-worshipping slave owners they're not all that bad....I've been with them long enough, that they allow me a certain amount of freedom provided I fulfill my duties."

Wart does note that she is evading answering some questions.

Where'd the little halfling wander off to? Valeron wonders, for a moment.

Seeing Morghrim give him a knowing nod, the Iomedan feels the boy is forthright with him.

"Someone who knows their way around a hammer and anvil is no doubt going to be very useful to the resistance, do you know your way with a sword yet?" Valeron asks the boy. Seeing there is some ambiguity in the question he adds "... in combat, of course?"

Before the boy has a chance to answer, Morghrim abruptly interrupts and says- Well lad, if a blacksmith's apprentice ye be, I have a side project for you. This breastplate I wear? I need it to be stripped of the markings of these foul Hellknights. Just wearing their insignia makes my skin crawl...

"Someone who knows their way around a hammer and anvil is no doubt going to be very useful to the resistance, do you know your way with a sword yet?" Valeron asks the boy. Seeing there is some ambiguity in the question he adds "... in combat, of course?"

Well lad, if a blacksmith's apprentice ye be, I have a side project for you. This breastplate I wear? I need it to be stripped of the markings of these foul Hellknights. Just wearing their insignia makes my skin crawl...

"I could, but it will take some time. Pavo's shop is on the other side of town, and it's not likely wise to be carrying around Hellknight armor to modify. I'll have to take and make the modifications a piece at a time."

Turning his attention back to the original question, after answering the interrupting dwarf.

"Just barely. Really more about judging balance and whatnot, rather than fighting with one."

I will be out of town most of this weekend starting like now. I may or may not have internet access, so please feel free to NPC my character. Sorry for the short notice - hope everyone has a great weekend!

Valeron thanks Ermolos for his time and offers up. "We did pick up some longswords today. Every man should learn how to use a blade for self-defense."

He wanders over to Cadwyn, and asks the warrior if he would be interested in seeing who among the group wanted some pointers in self defense.

Any other folks you want to talk too? (This question was directed towards Valeron, but certainly applies to anyone.)

Kevorin will use his skills at deception to assist various resistance members in spreading the lies about the involvement of the BoE in the attack.

Knowledge (Local) (to know where to go to spread such rumours): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Diplomacy (to learn more about the BoE): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Wart hops from foot to foot!

"Wow! Well, that is actually a really good idea! One question though...shouldn't we get some sleep and do some training in the morning?"

You all get a decent night's sleep, and when you awaken in the morning, you find that the majority of the rebels are not at the shrine. Janiven and Arael, however are.

It's morning in Westcrown, you have free reign of what you'd like to do. So what's it gonna be?

Morghrim questions the leaders of the resistance about the Bastards of Erebus, showing them the letter.

Morghrim questions the leaders of the resistance about the Bastards of Erebus, showing them the letter.

Arael takes the letter from Morghrim, and takes a few momement to read it over...

"Hmmm...interesting. To answer your question, the Bastards of Erebus, at least to the best of my knowledge, are a band of murderers and theives that use the name to strike fear based on the connection to the Nine Hells. You see, Erebus is the name of one of the Hells, the third layer to be exact."

Janiven takes the letter from Arael and briefly looks it over before commenting...

"If the mayor is so interested in getting rid of these 'bastards', perhaps our little group could take up the mission that the Hellknights don't seem concerned enough to care about. Could certainly earn us some good will amongst the citizenry."

After hearing Janiven's proposal, Arael turns to the party...

"You all certain proved yourselves capable warriors, would this be something I could convince you to do on our behalf? On top of what ever reward the Dottari may have for you for taking care of the bandits, I could sweeten the pot a bit. You see, I'm somewhat of an alchemist, though not as accomplished as your friend, Wart. If you supply the materials, I would certainly be happy to create whatever potions you needed."

To put into simple terms, Arael has the Brew Potion feat, and will make potions for you if you supply the materials. (i.e. you get potions at the cost to create them as opposed to them normal sale price.)

"People who kill just to line their own pockets are little better than devil-worshipping Hellknights in my book. I am all for ridding Westcrown of yet another menace."

My apologies for being a terrible player these last couple weeks. I went on a spontaneous camping trip this weekend that came up last weekend. Will post in the morning. Promise!

Wart nods, stuffing more crumbs from a stale trail ration into his mouth, "Yes! That's great that you make potions! Perhaps we can work together? My knowledge is limited, but I am willing to help and learn!"

Working his way through the lonely room, now that the others have left, Wart licks his fingers absentmindedly, "You know, it is kinda morbid, but after stealing from those goblins and Hellknights, I do actually have a bit of coin to spend...I kinda like the thought of stealing from the Hellknights and spending it to help the resistance against them....anyway, are we allowed to go out, or should we send a runner to do various miscellaneous shopping trips? I can prepare a list, or I could take a list from others and go out...who is going to care about one more halfling..."

Wart sighs at his own comment.

"Regardless, I do have some things I want to work on, and that training you mentioned yesterday Valeron, interests me. I also need to take time and learn a new extract formulae, and I would like to spend some more time with that potion from yesterday that I could not identify."

EDIT: Also, how much is a wand of CLW, and do we have enough as a group to get one/how much is each persons recommended donation?

Based on Kev's spreadsheet, if we sell most of our goods, we can definitely get a wand.

Also, now that it's morning I assume Kev's smear campaign against the Bastards happens, along with our trip to sell all the non-incriminating goods.

I suppose as part of poking around town, Valeron will ask about to see what folks can tell us about where the Bastards might be hiding about, or who their leader might be.

Here's a couple rolls for different districts, or what-not:

Diplomacy (for Gather Information): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Diplomacy (for Gather Information): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Diplomacy (for Gather Information): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Diplomacy (for Gather Information): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Would like to know my exact share before anything else :)

Not having looked at Kev's spreadsheet, what do you intend to do with the three horses you have?

My vote is sell,sell,sell...

Before calculating shares, I need everybody to quickly post what loot they've claimed for themselves, then I need to know from Talomyr how many swords, armours, etc. they gave to the resistance. If everybody could send me an e-mail address, I can register you as able to edit the site yourselves, so you can indicate in the "Tentative Owner" slot the stuff you've taken by putting your character name in the blank.

Claimed the masterwork breastplate and masterwork mace- put a warhammer and scale mail into party loot. Haven't claimed any potions since we got given some each from Janiven.

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Can you re-post a link to the share site too? :)

I don't think that I heard how many of the swords and armors you all turned over the rebels, so that really is up to you guys.

Valeron thinks back to the prior night, and how many of the rebels looked like they would be capable in combat of using a sword. Ermolos, definitely. What about the other Chelaxians and Garundi?

Selling all but 3 of the longswords, scale mails, light crossbows, and heavy steel shields, the chain mails, wooden shields, armours and dogslicers from the goblins, and the masterwork heavy mace, that comes to 1104GP given the 60% resale rate Talomyr quoted. That would equal 184GP each. If somebody is taking the full plate, or one of the other valuable items, the should probably not get a share of coin, so those coin shares may go up.

Spreadsheet

Valeron thinks back to the prior night, and how many of the rebels looked like they would be capable in combat of using a sword. Ermolos, definitely. What about the other Chelaxians and Garundi?

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Based on your observations, you would guess that the rebels might be suited for martial combat in the following order (best to worst): Ermolos, Rizzardo, Sclavo, Larko, Mathalen, Yakopulio, Vitti, Fiosa, Amaya, Gorvio, and Tarvi.

In the module, there are suggestions for what classes these folks might likely fit the best in, there are no duplicates and only the classes from the core are listed.

I nabbed a masterwork longsword, so you can deduct my share accordingly to cover it's value.

A group purchase of a CLW wand would be 62.5g each. We should probably have Addie, Wart or Morg carry it, since Valeron can always channel energy. I'll happy contribute my 62.5g share to it's purchase as part of the day's shopping events.

.. the following order (best to worst): Ermolos, Rizzardo, Sclavo..

Looks like these three get some training in the morning, if they are up for it.

DM Talomyr wrote:

.. the following order (best to worst): Ermolos, Rizzardo, Sclavo..

Looks like these three get some training in the morning, if they are up for it.

Ermolos, Rizzardo, and Sclavo each happily accept the opportunity to train with the group's warriors.

The soft-spoken Sclavo in particular seems to hit it off with Valeron, combining conversations about the Inheritor along with the weapons training.

Morghrim assists in the training, although the only martial weapons he feels qualified to train the folk in are warhammers, battleaxes and glaives. He's a gruff and unforgiving teacher who utilises a strange mixture of fear tactics, grudging encouragement and humiliation to train them.

I'll happily take the Wand if you wish, although I can cast CLW anyway.

Morghrim assists in the training, although the only martial weapons he feels qualified to train the folk in are warhammers, battleaxes and glaives. He's a gruff and unforgiving teacher who utilises a strange mixture of fear tactics, grudging encouragement and humiliation to train them.

I'll happily take the Wand if you wish, although I can cast CLW anyway.

Rizzardo seems more keen on learning how to use the battleaxe and warhammer than a longsword. In fact, after working with these weapons for a bit he seems to have a natural gift for wielding a weapon in each hand.

Before calculating shares, I need everybody to quickly post what loot they've claimed for themselves, then I need to know from Talomyr how many swords, armours, etc. they gave to the resistance. If everybody could send me an e-mail address, I can register you as able to edit the site yourselves, so you can indicate in the "Tentative Owner" slot the stuff you've taken by putting your character name in the blank.

Addie kept a light crossbow and 20 bolts from the Hellknights that we encountered in the sewers.

I will happily chip in for the CLW wand. Addie can cast CLW, but must memorize it beforehand. I'd be happy to use the wand if you all want, since Addie tries to stay on the outskirts of combat.