Grym's plan will work. .
The Abadarans seem relieved to see a member of the Upturned Cup, even if it's for something such as this. A death in your party, they conclude, means you're getting something done.
Because of the nature of the times, their most powerful clerics have the spells you need prepared already.
The only question remains, how are you going to pay for this?
Grrr... come on. The draft plan was up for like 2 or 3 days.
[dice=Fort Save]1d20+18
[dice=Fort Save]1d20+18As the mantis' bites are numerous and their bites cause a little pain, none can get through the dwarf's thick skin. As the creatures dissipate, the dwarf takes stock of the situation.
The death of his friend Morkelb hits him hard. The dwarf falls to his knees shield and axe falling to the wayside as he drops his gauntlets and helm. His hands trying to close the wounds that the assassin's swords caused.
With a mournful heart wrenching tone, Sandor chokes a bit the tears are joining the sweat of battle on the unburned side of his face. For the second time he speaks to his battle brothers fallen body. I'm sorry brother. I wasn't observant, fast or strong enough ta keep ya out of harms way. Now I hope by the will of the gods that we can bring you back like we did Grym.
With a look down at the floor he sits back on his haunches palms flat on the floor he continues. Torag I know my prayers of been infrequent as of late, but my time at a forge has been limited. Help me bring Morkelb back to the living. He is essential to removing Ileosa and Kazavon's touch from Korvosa, and I will continue to provide strong arms and armors to those who will defend this adopted city of mine so that it may stand in defiance of Rovagug shall he come back again.
With is prayer over Sandor takes a deep breath, then raises his eyes searching for Gaius and Ferox's gaze. Gaius ya brought him back once, can ya do so again? Will Calistra aid us again in anyway? How about Abadar Ferox, anything he can do to bring our Brother back?
Yeah, no problem. Relax. He won't be... Dead-Dead for a week and a half. I just need diamonds. And he'll be weak, so more diamonds to restore him to full strength.
For expediency, Grym's plan is fine by me.
Yes. Odric has a contact (as-yet unspecified) with the Ceruleans. Let's go through them to sell. Odric supports Grym's plan once the better-informed party members explain things to him.
Ooc- Pending the Ghost of Morkeleb Past to list the unclaimed loot we are selling.
Potions of Bulls Strength x5
Alchemist's Fire x10
+1 Leather Armor x5
+1 Saw-toothed Sabres x5
+1 Cloak of Resistance x5
Mask of the Mantis x5
135 Platinum Pieces
Mask of the Mantis
Oil of Magic Weapon +5 x2
Potion of Shield of Faith +5 x2
Large Scorpion Venom x8
+3 Studded Leather
+1 Shock saw-toothed sabres
55 Pp
5 Gp
We definitely keep this:
Potions of Bulls Strength x5
Oil of Magic Weapon +5 x2
Potion of Shield of Faith +5 x2
Alchemist's Fire x10
I believe we can sell the following, assuming that we can "use"
Mask of the Mantis X6 = 18,000
That alone will cover the material component (10,000) and casting cost for a Resurrection (or for a Raise Dead + Greater Resto, both added together are 10,000 gp material). we could even throw in the balance as a tip. :-)
how' that?
The Abadaran's accept the payment in stride. They trade the masks without so much as a sideways look. To anyone other than Ferox, that may be a touch odd. Once the gear has been taken by a banker, a priest of Chelish ethnicity coolly takes Morkeleb's body back to a small chamber. A full minute of prayers and enough diamond dust to feed a thorpe for a year weaves a spell of immense power.
Morkeleb awakes with a sudden sitting up....
The priest simply bows to Grym and Morkeleb.
I just need to know how the away team is returning.
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The Abadaran's accept the payment in stride. They trade the masks without so much as a sideways look. To anyone other than Ferox, that may be a touch odd. Once the gear has been taken by a banker, a priest of Chelish ethnicity coolly takes Morkeleb's body back to a small chamber. A full minute of prayers and enough diamond dust to feed a thorpe for a year weaves a spell of immense power.
Morkeleb awakes with a sudden sitting up....
The priest simply bows to Grym and Morkeleb.
The ranger says nothing for a few long moments, letting the wizard come to grips with what just happened. Bucho decides to fill the silence by nuzzling his big blocky head into the wizard's lap. The dog's tail thumped the side of the bed hard. The dog looked happy to see Morkeleb breathing, the dog almost looked sorry too somehow. The wizard died with the dog straddling his body trying to defend him.
Grym finally speaks You've been mostly dead all day. We had the Abadarians make a pill to bring you back. We need you to finish this. The ranger pauses a moment. Study up your spells and we go back to the castle.
Grym stands and offers his hand to bring Morkeleb to his feet. Once more unto the breach dear friend, once more...
Stealth
Fly
Right back to the place where we left.
Just need Morkeleb's rolls.
Morkeleb sits up on the altar with an explosive intake of breath, followed by a quick moment of panicked pats at his upper legs--where the Mantis' death blows fell. (fortunately, the wizard was not conscious for the second time he was brought under, being eaten alive by insects!)
after a moment, his brow furrows and he seeks out Gaius' gaze. He gives a slow nod. Thank you, my friend, for trying to bring me back. That was...an interesting sensation, and I will not ask you for the details of the somatic component for the spell!
He takes another deep breath, and gingerly hops to the ground, testing his erstwhile filleted thighs. All appears to be well. I even retain my spells. This was potent magic! He gives the Abadar priests a full-waist bow of respect and thanks. I trust you've been fairly compensated? Forgive me--of course, you've been paid in advance. I meant no offense.
He gives Grym a look at the comment of the "pill." Hmmm, do I taste chocolate? And, my fingers and neck work fine.
Once it's made clear that the castle awaits, he pulls out a scroll of Invisibility. Alright, let us continue!
Where to?
Same day so long as you don't opt to retreat and recover. (Normal risk reward applies. Get stuff back, but then the castle will likely know they've been infiltrated.)
Same day - go into the center room that is fogged out. Enter thru western door. Someone please place minis.
Gaius at door, Odric ready to run in, Mork and Ferox back with line of Fire, Sandor and team Ranger on each side of the door.
Ferox, Grym, Gaius, and Bucho listen
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Gaius then checks for traps
The doors opening into this enclosed area are made of wood-framed stained-glass. The room is furnished with sturdy tables and high stools, and numerous bottles, crystal goblets, mugs, and other drinking implements are stored on the shelves lining the walls. The air here is strangely cool and moist. A hammock hangs from the rafters of the chamber.
Gaius scans the rafters above, looking for anyone or anything in the rafters.
This room seems to be empty. Morkeleb detects a slight transmutive aura in here, but concludes it's what's keeping the temperature at about "white wine" levels.
Odric grabs a set of matching glasses - A souvenir for the Keg & Eagle. Wraps them up carefully and stows them in the portable hole.
Gaius scans the rafters above, looking for anyone or anything in the rafters.
Yes, lets keep an eye on that.
The party takes a quick moment to search through the various bottles and such. Make sure we dont miss any potions or mundane useful stuff.
Odric gives Grym a quick boost up to the hammock. Anything up there? Maybe from the hammack can find something on the ceiling or up in the rafters?
The ranger gives it a good scan.
Perception
it appears most of the good drink in here has long since been used up. There seems to be nothing in the rafters or hammock...
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Are there any glasses or glassware with a royal emblem or something?
All of the glasses have the royal emblem.
next room SET!!
Ferox, Grym, Gaius, and Bucho listen
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Gaius then checks for traps
and, even though we can't technically see the door at the end of that hall, here are teh rolls for that one assuming nothing happens at THIS one:
Ferox, Grym, Gaius, and Bucho listen
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Gaius then checks for traps
This open-topped catwalk overlooks a sloping section of roof. The edge of the balcony is hedged by a brass railing. The next room beyond opens easily too. This room is furnished with tables, chairs, and stools, and apparently was used as a place for servants to gather and rest while working on either the third or fourth floor. There are stairs down here.
Do we head down or check out the top of the wall? There are likely sentries there.
Sandor watches the lad admiring the cups. He sees one that was obviously a gift from his dwarven community. He longs to take it, but resists the urge to plunder from his own home city.
Odric shrugs and seems really excited to plunder souvenirs.
RETCON for shopping while we were raising our friend. ('E wasn't dead, 'e was resting) - Potion of Gaseous Form.
I'll allow it.
Where to?
Do we head down or check out the top of the wall? There are likely sentries there.
Grym doesn't speak up. But if anyone asks him. He votes to go down to the next level.
I wonder whether we should make a determined effort to retrieve those bones, to get the ghost's assistance...
"We should indeed, ask Zellara's sister, that sort of stuff matters."
Odric has his eyes peeled for more booty he can liberate.
So down the stairs here?
Aye.
Odric as Tiefling, Sandor, Gaius, Mork, Ferox, Team Ranger.
The party descends to the next floor in Castle Korvosa. The walls of this room are covered with tapestries and the ceiling is embellished with florid fretwork. A long table, perhaps a dining table, stands in the room, yet there are no chairs to be seen.
That's when it hits you. You look down the hall and your stomachs drop a bit...
This magnificent room is lavishly decorated with frescoes, mosaics, and hanging tapestries of crimson silk embroidered with gold thread. Three colorful stained-glass windowpanes present scenes of past kings and queens. A huge fireplace stands in the east corner, its mantle shaped like an enormous stone tree that has spread its branches up to the ceiling. Against the southwest wall, on a low dais of granite, sits the Crimson Throne, an iron throne draped with deep red silks and crimson velvet cushions.
Upon the throne sits Queen Ileosa. She is flanked by a trio of Grey Maidens, each with their hands on the leash of a Nessian hell hound. To her side is a Vudrani woman bedecked in all manner of silks and jewels. When the queen speaks, despite the 50 odd feet between you, it feels like she's whispering seductively in your ear. "Greetings..." If you survive this, you'll think back and remember that she said only one name, yours." "I've been expecting you. My, my, our meeting is long overdue. I have been
observing your progress over the past few months, and commend you for the assistance you have provided the people of Korvosa."
Her demeanor turns cold, "Your services are no longer required, and if you leave Korvosa immediately and never return, I will not seek your execution as traitors to the crown. Odric, my boy. Drop your weapon and become my new right hand. Replace Sabina and see all your dreams fulfilled."
Odric, make a Will Save...
Two can play.
Gaius tosses his hair and winks at the Vudrani woman.
Charm Monster
If Gauis starts a spell, Grym will also cast Protection from Energy (fire) on Bucho
Ferox steps forward and raises his bow, aiming at the queen.
Queen Ileosa! You have failed this city! Surrender to us now and I will see you fairly tried for your crimes against Korvosa.
Charm monster! Oh it's on. That will Trigger initiative, but I'll give it to Gaius first.
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Giaus quickly gets a spell off, cutting the parlay short.
Round 0:
Odric: Will Save
Gaius: Casts a spell
Round 1:
Grym: Go
Morkeleb: Go
Ferox: Go
Vavana: TBD
Grey Maidens: TBD
Sandor: TBD
Hell Hounds: TBD
Queen Ilesoa: TBD
Odric: TBD
Gaius: TBD