Dungeon World PBP play (Inactive)

Game Master Elsine

Fast? Sheidan, I believe ye be mistaking me for Tom the priest. No matter, would ye be willing to help clear out the Braxans? I've seen your talents and they be sorely needed. Be warned, I do not intend to play fair.

Ron, if I may be so bold, with the militia divided by a third, we have little hope of holding the city ourselves. However, if we break the camp by surprise we can scatter their forces while they're unaware. Perhaps we strike first and hardest?

The rumor we heard while carousing promised ... one million one thousand gold. I don't suppose he could pay us in those fancy lighter coins.?

Ron listens to the Mayor instruct the messenger. How will she inform the crown and the towns in time? What if she is captured? We must send out many messengers.

In response to the request for a favor:

Mayor, there is already much we must do to prepare to face these threats. We will complete this favor, but ye must do one in return. Open the treasury and repair the gate, today, whatever the cost. Now, what needs doing?

Ron, if I may be so bold, with the militia divided by a third, we have little hope of holding the city ourselves. However, if we break the camp by surprise we can scatter their forces while they're unaware. Perhaps we strike first and hardest?

Carrier pidgeons and ravens (yeah, I have watched too much GOT) carry messages, and sure, every coin is worth 10 normal coins

"The elf has the right of it. Norwich has to prepare, and we cannae do nothin in a day, so I need you and your allies to give us time. a few days if ye can swing it." He pulls out a map of the surrounding areas (courtesy of the cult, in fact), and points to a spot to the north. "Garin should be about there, if you want to meet up with him, otherwise, it would seem the force is concentrated here" He points to an area directly upriver of Norwich. What do you do?

Sheridan spots Rob and has a double-take. They look back toward the river and then to Rob. "Y'sure got here fast, Bucky. What's he sayin'? Is it the Braxicans what are tainting the waters? You should serously consider gettin' them to move along." The Traveler nods as though he we imparting rare gems of wisdom. There, solved the shy folk's problems again. I sure am in a philanthropic mood today.

Mayella pulls you into the den (I mean stewards office), and turns to you "I beleive you are earnest, and just out of your element. it must be very different under the sea. but I am afraid that this is not a simple misunderstanding between Braxos and Tanard." She pauses a moment "Tanard is the kingdom We are in, and Braxos is the one next to us, and they want our land, to farm and mine and use. What the mayor is proposing is that Ron, Belym and Conwall, perhaps Iron Tom as well, go to them, and kill them, so that they don't kill us for our land. I don't mean to condescend, you just seemed... confused"

"Also, I would like to thank you for what you did in the barracks today, if you wish, you may stay in Norwich as long as you please, though I doubt it compares to your undersea kingdom". She shakes her head, and adopts a rueful smile. "I've just realized, none of you really have homes, do you? You left the sea far behind, and Ron didn't come from here, and I don't think he can go back. I know Belym seeks her lost kin, and whatever Conwall says, no member of the diaspora is so willingly. You could do well with them." She says, before finally going to rejoin the proceedings. What do you do?

"Fair is fer games, and I doubt these Braxans are here to play. I'm sure there are a few creatures who will be willing to contribute on behalf of a potential home."

Little does the rest of the party know, Sheridan has a small community of deep turtles in mind that she could probably bring to keep herself protected among so many sharp implements. Surely this would be the only time she might need a shield or armor, and the large female has been considering a clutch of wee ones. They would make an excellent match for a reef with so much trouble finding rocks.

Edit: To Mayella: "I can only hope yer home is as important to you as the one I be seakin' is ter me. I'll do what I can to seccure a new home fer my critters. Death is always a possibility, an' that's a truth we deal with in different ways. I didn't leave my waters because it was safer."

So what would the limitations be on some kind of passive or active armor and/or shield. +armor, defy danger or defend with wis, +hold on defend, anything to give me a safety net on this first mission.

Belym studies the map, and considers what she knows of the area - she's done work at several locations near town, one of them was probably in that direction. What tactical weakness exists in the Braxan's campsite?

Spout Lore: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 6) + 2 = 9

Feels like a Spout Lore to me, though I could also see DR. If it's a DR, that would be at +0.

We've got a horse load of poison, an invisibility spell, and the possibility of an amphibious approach. Let's get dangerous.

"Fair is fer games, and I doubt these Braxans are here to play. I'm sure there are a few creatures who will be willing to contribute on behalf of a potential home."

Little does the rest of the party know, Sheridan has a small community of deep turtles in mind that she could probably bring to keep herself protected among so many sharp implements. Surely this would be the only time she might need a shield or armor, and the large female has been considering a clutch of wee ones. They would make an excellent match for a reef with so much trouble finding rocks.

Edit: To Mayella: "I can only hope yer home is as important to you as the one I be seakin' is ter me. I'll do what I can to seccure a new home fer my critters. Death is always a possibility, an' that's a truth we deal with in different ways. I didn't leave my waters because it was safer."

So what would the limitations be on some kind of passive or active armor and/or shield. +armor, defy danger or defend with wis, +hold on defend, anything to give me a safety net on this first mission.

It will work fine, and give you +2 armour, but it was not supposed to be used this way, and it will upset and likely hurt the turtle. Poor little thing

What do you do?

Belym studies the map, and considers what she knows of the area - she's done work at several locations near town, one of them was probably in that direction. What tactical weakness exists in the Braxan's campsite?

[Dice=Spout Lore]2d6+2

Feels like a Spout Lore to me, though I could also see DR. If it's a DR, that would be at +0.

The area around where they set up is heavily wooded, and on a hill. The river there is too deep and wide to cross, and it is very near the old quarry. what do you do?

Tom prays over the map seeking some direction from Iisac's wisdom, Bless our path, the elimination of corruption and blight, and let the oath rise to meet our feet.

Cast a Spell(Guidence): 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6 -> marked

These be ill tidings, friends.

Aye Mayor, we'll do what can be done. Our options be limited. Frontal attack is out of the question, so we be left to working in the shadows. Eye for eye, could poison the lot of them. I have some ideas on that. Could also lure them away or into a trap, or lure something else to them, mayhaps some ravagers or a demon or two. Have some ideas on that too. Or might be we distract them to delay them with a spectacle of some sort.

Ron glances at the map. Belym, what could ye do with that quarry?

Sheridan, can we make much use of the river?

We are all together and congealed as a party now right? Can someone take this ransom? (100 Platinum [for lack of a better name], 1 weight, value 1,000)

Sheridan shrugs. On the topic of making war, she's much less experienced in finding a use for her critters. "You could press them against it, then have us rise out and give 'em a scare. I dunno what real impact we could have on the plans otherwise."

Tom prays over the map seeking some direction from Iisac's wisdom, Bless our path, the elimination of corruption and blight, and let the oath rise to meet our feet.

[dice=Cast a Spell(Guidence)]2d6+2 -> marked

These be ill tidings, friends.

You incant the sacred words, and feel the beginnings of his power, but something stops it, some power holds Iisac at a distance from you. what do you do?

Everyone

"I thank you for your help in this matter, I would advise you all to find rest, tell the innkeep I will cover your costs. This evening, you depart" What do you do?

"Hmm. It's tricky to use. I could probably rig some ledges to give way, but we'd have to get past them ourselves with the Braxans in pursuit; and if they have bows, they wouldn't need to chase us into the quarry at all. If we could somehow lure them in, I could block the ramp behind them... Not sure how we'd get them in there in the first place though."

I'm assuming this is an open pit quarry, if not let me know. In the OOC thread, someone suggested diverting the stream through their camp; is the geography suitable for that?

More than a scare, Sheridan. There's tactical value in taking the enemy by surprise, especially if that surprise is an unexpected flank.

I move to look at the map that Belym is analyzing.

I'm not a solider like some of my brethren, but I did study elvish military history quite extensively in my youth. This situation is not unlike the Battle of Benoit's Valley, except that the opposing force is not on perpetually burning with arcane fire and no one here rides a possessed horse filled with the restless souls of Nightstone Prison. Still, we're looking at a situation where we can split their forces and ruin their assault if we're careful. You said the raiding party you encountered was afraid of elves? That means they're a rational group aware of their own mortality. It also means that the soldiers aren't fanatics. They'll flee if their lives are in danger. If we can panic them and lead them into a trap we can break their forces completely.

I trace my finger along the river.

What if we send a force to creep along the river here, deposit the poison, assassinate their commander, terrorize the troops into retreating away from the river and into our trap at the quarry. Easy peasy lemon squeezy

"A fouled current is bad enough. I'm not riding TAM through blighted waters." Sheridan looks over Tom's shoulder at the map. She didn't really understand maps, but then she didn't grow up in a place that was so flat. Watching the others point out landmarks helped, though. "Why not surround them on three sides, drive 'em into the quarry, and flood that? That way you don't end up poisoning th' reef we just saved, and my critters have a nice place to call home. I mean, someone should take care of all those bodies when we're done."

Discern Realities: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 2 = 11
What here is useful or valuable?
What is about to happen here?
What here is not as it seems

You incant the sacred words, and feel the beginnings of his power, but something stops it, some power holds Iisac at a distance from you. what do you do?

Tom refuses the offer for rest, Yes, all of you rest. There be something more powerful than mere mortals paying attention to this conflict - me connection with Iisac has been dampened... I must spend some time alone. Tom will spend time in prayer in meditation, refusing food or water or rest; he toils away caring for the poisoned recovering, and cleaning any of the fluids still remaining from the malady. He will work on burning dirty linens and making sur other food hasn't been tainted.

I will invigorate my faith through hard work and devotion to healing. Defy Danger Constitution: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 1 = 7

I like the root of your idea Sheridan, but I don't know if we can amass the forces to truly surround them. However, we MAY be able to make them think they're surrounded, if we're crafty.

I turn to Ron.

You're the mastermind here. What is your call?

Sheridan shrugs. "We had a fish in the Deep Torrent, crabby lookin' git if you ever got a look at it, but slow and weak. To catch food, it has a long dooer right in front of its face what glows like a lone mealfish. If we can't chase them in, could we lure them through? Belym can do 'is thing an' close up behind y'all, and we can flood the quarry then."

I scratch my chin. Sheridan can be hard to follow sometimes, but this time...he(?) may be on to something.

I'll confess I don't know much of the makeup of these soldiers. We have evidence of them fleeing when they think they're in danger. Will they break ranks to chase after something they feel is valuable?

DM Volsung wrote:

You incant the sacred words, and feel the beginnings of his power, but something stops it, some power holds Iisac at a distance from you. what do you do?

Tom refuses the offer for rest, Yes, all of you rest. There be something more powerful than mere mortals paying attention to this conflict - me connection with Iisac has been dampened... I must spend some time alone. Tom will spend time in prayer in meditation, refusing food or water or rest; he toils away caring for the poisoned recovering, and cleaning any of the fluids still remaining from the malady. He will work on burning dirty linens and making sur other food hasn't been tainted.

I will invigorate my faith through hard work and devotion to healing. [dice=Defy Danger Constitution]2d6+1

you lose your opportunity to rest, and furthermore, the hard labour drains you, take the weak debility

as you work, your muscles ache, and you are bone-weary, but you feel Iisac in every ache. You have spent your afternoon well, and many Militiamen are able to join the effort thanks to you.

Leading or driving might work. Trapping them in the quarry would buy us time. To be honest, rerouting the river seems beyond our means, but I defer to Belym. Regardless, I trust ye and it seems I best go prepare.

Ron takes his leave and first goes to retrieve Kaspar's clothing and any other cultish items he had on his person. He then leads Roach back to his home, stores the gold in a hidden crevice, and takes off his scale armor. He washes Kaspar's clothes as best as he is able and then sits to draft a letter that reads:

Kaspar,

(That woman's name that Kaspar mentioned.)

His tasks complete, Ron spends at least an hour training with Remorse. This is how I see his Prepare Spells move working.

He dresses in Kaspar's old clothes and leaves his shield and armor in the home. He wraps all of the poison into the cultist clothes and leaves to find the others.

I scratch my chin. Sheridan can be hard to follow sometimes, but this time...he(?) may be on to something.

I'll confess I don't know much of the makeup of these soldiers. We have evidence of them fleeing when they think they're in danger. Will they break ranks to chase after something they feel is valuable?

Are you spouting lore?

Most assuredly not. Conwall has no idea of the answer. He's mostly speaking out loud that we know that the army will run, but we don't know they'll chase. It's in service of his idea (make the army think they're surrounded so they retreat into the quarry) as opposed to Sheridan's plan (lure the army into the quarry)

As soon as Ron steps out, I move to the head of the map table.

Alright, I think I know what must be done here. We have reason to believe that this army is undisciplined and has low morale. They also rightfully fear Elves. My plan is this:

• We send Belym to the quarry to prep flooding the pit.
• We surround the army in groups of two. We leave an opening into the river (where they won't go because it's befouled and also deep enough to drown them) and an opening on the way to the quarry.
• We start chanting the Elven war-chants I'll make up and teach you on the way there.
• We smash pottery to make our numbers seem larger than they really are
• The army flees into the quarry
• Belym drowns them
• We return to town to the adoration of all, I buy Ron the ale I owe him, I try to explain to Jericho why we cannot mate.

Sound good?

I look up at my assembled crew, nodding slightly

Looking at the map, and listening to how the others describe the lay of the earth, Sharidan shakes her head. "I'm becomin' much less sure that a flood is in our future. If the bottom of the quarry don't go much past the surface of the current, it'll be a job an' a half gettin' any of it uphill. I mean, Tam is big an' all, but even she couldn't move the waters like that." Disappointed, the Traveler shows significantly less interest in the situation. "We could sure get you up-current in a hurry though. A couple of ye at least."

"Hmm. If we can meet up with Garin's men, we might be able to rout them with some careful planning. What if we tried this? Ron slips into the camp with his spell, and creates whatever disturbance he can - sets fires, cuts lines for horses, things like that. If he can take out their commander, so much the better. Meanwhile, Sheri takes a couple of Garin's men who have bows and attacks from the water. Conwall leads half the rest of Garin's men in from the east, using his elven gambit, and I'll lead the rest from the south, using an earthen creature to lead the way. We'll leave the north open, so they can retreat back to Braxos once their morale is hopefully broken. The priest can join whichever group he likes. Ron can join up with either Conwall or I once the attack is underway."

You look up as an old man in dark, sinister looking robes enters the room. He carries a staff which is wrapped in dark rags. He is barefoot and smiles from underneath the dark hood.

How do I look? I figure if I get caught, might be I can convince these Braxan bastards that I serve , his voice thunders in a mocking tone Mighty Kelos.

He moves over to the map. I heard ye speaking from outside. I think it be best if I wait until your attack starts. Hopefully they will be distracted. Don't hesitate to retreat if it looks bleak. Only the foolish leader continues to fight when the result be certain death.

Splitting the party four ways is just begging for trouble!

Sheridan shuffles over the Conwall, and leans over to whisper in a voice that's audible to everyone in the room. "Who's that?"

I look at Sheridan in puzzlement. That's Dan. You've met before. He was just here a moment ago.

I turn to Belym. I hate to sound coldhearted, but we don't want a retreat to Braxos. We need to kill some or most of this force, lest they try again.

I know that splitting the party is...not ideal, but it makes sense from a strategic point of view. Does anyone have a better idea of how we can stick together and overcome a vastly superior force?

I'm no expert on these things, but when some of me old... soldier friends sought high value... targets they would draw the attention of the main group with a distraction and then enter the camp from a different angle and secure the target, Tom says sweaty from the day's labor, Couldn't the large force lob arrows - starting with flaming arrows t' set tents on fire and scare mounts and then hide in a treeline? They just need t' constantly retreat and just keep the pursuers busy. Then a group can come from the river side and reach the leader as he gives orders from his tent.

Tom shifts uncomfortably, If ye need an ear t' the ground, I am willing t' enter the camp as a healer. I don't want to choose a side, but when poison and blights are the agents of war I must side with the traditional implements of steel and missiles.

I consider what Iron Tom suggests. It's not a bad plan, but I'm not certain we want to use you as a spy. You don't look especially...Braxoneese. We could use your services as a healer more for our own forces. That being said, "securing" the commander may be more valuable than killing him

Suddenly, I leap away from the table and bound to Ron. Sir Ron! At the keep you had an unnatural rapport with that cultist. He seemed almost entranced and willing to betray his order. Do you think you could do the same to the enemy commander if the rest of us distract the army with flaming arrows and rock monsters?

Yeah, in hindsight massive party splitting sounds bad.

Belym considers Ron's disguise. " Nice. I'd believe you as one of them. I think I like Tom's plan. We have Gerin's men feint from the east, and then TAM carries the five of us in from across the river. Ron can slip in and try to disable or convince the commander while the rest of us do what damage we can. Sheri, can Tam carry the five of us underwater with air to breathe?"

"No, the cabin wouldn't hold air enough for all of us- it'd be a bit tight anyway, but I may still have a few Gilly Lungs. They're a mite intimate, but if ye need air under water, they're what you'll need... I don't think they're in the mood for boy-girl relations. I think that's at Rushtide. In any case, don't let 'em push anything down yer throats."

Limits on face-hugger gas mask(s)?

"No, the cabin wouldn't hold air enough for all of us- it'd be a bit tight anyway, but I may still have a few Gilly Lungs. They're a mite intimate, but if ye need air under water, they're what you'll need... I don't think they're in the mood for boy-girl relations. I think that's at Rushtide. In any case, don't let 'em push anything down yer throats."

Limits on face-hugger gas mask(s)?

Speaking as someone whose sadistic cousins showed him alien when he was 7, AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

they take a while to apply, and unapply, or else it hurts you and the starfish.

also you only have 4 of them.

I look uncomfortable at the Gilly Lung. I like the bones of the plan, but there's one part that simply won't work.

I'm afraid I'll have to travel overland. I can float on top of water, but I can't submerge for anything length of time. Perhaps I can travel alongside Ron. For obvious reasons, he'll be unable to swim into camp AND be invisible.

Ron

Jericho approaches you as you are finishing your preparations "Ron, I want to go with you." She draws her blade, and holds up a shield with the crest of Norwich painted on it Incidentally, what is the crest of Norwich? anyone can volunteer an answer

"If we win, this battle will go down in legend. I want to be a part of that!" She finishes. What do you do?

Jericho is a hireling with loyalty 2, and Warrior 4. her price is adventure, and Conwall's attention.

Everyone

Do you have anything resembling a cohesive plan, or are you still planning? I'm sorry, but these plans are getting a tad hard to follow

My understanding of the plan is that we have two groups. An overland group (joined by the militia) that runs distraction for Ron and a small plucky band of adventurers (us) to breach the camp and capture/kill/ensorcel the leader. The more I think about it, the more I think we should send the troops in from the east and we creep in from the north instead of sending some people through the river. Ron can't swim and be invisible because he'll be transparent but his wet footsteps won't be. Conwall can float but not submerge so he looses the element of surprise.

Let's settle on the plan and get started.

I think we have a plan here: Ron solo infiltrates to eliminate or ensorcel the commander. Party meets up with Garin and attacks with a retreating action to distract or delay. I don't think flooding or trapping in quarry is still in the cards. One problem is Garin's group is across river from camp. Also, Ron could ride Roach from the gates so the party can all fit in TAM.

Jericho, you may certainly join us, but I must travel alone. Stay with Conwall and follow his commands.

Ron is under no delusions, this will be one of his most dangerous assignments. He must be cautious.

Change Tactics to Cautious: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 2 = 12

Ron approaches Belym and whispers so Jericho cannot hear, I unloaded Roach. The gold is under the third floorboard from the north wall in my basement. I hope we return to spend it together.

We know our roles. Good luck.

Ron heads for the most north eastern exit from the town, waving to the militiamen on the wall as he leaves. He moves along the outside of the wall towards the river. When he is out of sight of any townsmen, he attempts to disappear.

Cast Invisibility: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 2 = 9

I choose to draw unwelcome attention. Maybe a militiaman sees me disappear from view?

Ron travels north along the river, cautious for any signs of threat. He will stop and stand motionless at the first sign of life or movement.

Let's do this!

Iron Tom prepares to aid these fellows with the wisdom of Iisac. Prepping Bless x 2

Two groups, then - Garin's men, and the PCs.
Questions:
Is there a place Garin &co could ford the river, or would they have to come back to Norwhich to cross?
Do we want our small, plucky band to attack from the north or the south? I'd still vote south, to leave a retreat path (and have one ourselves).
What's up with Conwall not being able to submerge? Does he turn into a gremlin?
Do we want Ron to go in ahead of, behind, or at the same time as the party? I was thinking Ron first, to throw them into disarray before we attack, but if we have Garin's group feinting that matters less.

You'll have to ask Conwall himself why he can't submerge. I think it's fine to have our forces on the other side of the river. They're firing ranged attacks, after all.

Iron Tom prepares to aid these fellows with the wisdom of Iisac. Prepping Bless x 2

Can you prepare a spell twice? I haven't read the rules that thoroughly in a wile, so I could be wrong, but as this magic isn't strictly Vancian, I think you're only allowed to prep a spell once (I could be wrong)

Two groups, then - Garin's men, and the PCs.

Questions:
Is there a place Garin &co could ford the river, or would they have to come back to Norwhich to cross?
Do we want our small, plucky band to attack from the north or the south? I'd still vote south, to leave a retreat path (and have one ourselves).
What's up with Conwall not being able to submerge? Does he turn into a gremlin?
Do we want Ron to go in ahead of, behind, or at the same time as the party? I was thinking Ron first, to throw them into disarray before we attack, but if we have Garin's group feinting that matters less.

Are you all going to Garin's camp together? or only a certain group, and if so, who?

Yes, there are plenty of places for them to ford, just no near the Braxan army.

Everyone

You guys can recruit more hirelings from the ranks of the Militia, either the town forces or Garin's. You guys are considered useful around there points for the purposes of the move

My read is that the PCs are going to enter the camp, following an invisible Ron. Our forces attack from the side, we smash up the camp a bit, no one notices Ron REALLY messing things up. Am I reading it right?

Conwall, that's my read.

Yeah, I think we're meant to be a distraction while Ron assassins it up with his sneakitude.

Sheridan returns from their pack with an armfull of harmless-looking starfish, the conversation having shifted once again. "Do you folk have a small driftwood conveyance? TAM could help cross the current..."

Edit: Fictionally, I don't like the idea of beginning a plan that involves a river we hope others can't cross by crossing it ourselves. The more we reinforce the meme of how un-possible this river is to cross, the deeper it gets.

All rules are up to the GM but a quick Google search says you can prepare the same spell twice and there isn't that restriction stated in the rules. It is only useful in case I fail in case I forget it once :)

I can change it back to Bless and Cure Wounds though.

Tom keeps a grip on his staff and prepares to throw his life down for the other outsider brought into this mission.

Defense protecting Dan.

2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 1 = 10 -> hold 3

Okay, so...

Ron

If I am correct, you are going alone to the Braxan camp. I think this is a perilous journey, but no need for a quartermaster. Do tell me 1, is there anything else you do before you set out, and 2. which (trailblazer or scout) do you roll for, and which do you automatically miss on (sorry, risks of travelling alone)

Sheridan, Belym, Conwall, & Iron tom

If I am correct, you are planning to meet up with Garin's forces, and then coordinate an assault with them, from multiple sides, as a distraction while Ron assassinates or captures their commander. 1, is there anything else you do before you set out, and 2. This is a perilous journey, so choose a trailblazer, and a scout (No need for a quartermaster, as this is a zero-ration journey.)

Tom what's your wisdom? I know Bel and I are 0. Sheridan is +2 so we'll have them do one, maybe you do the other?

I'd like to nominate the two PCs with wisdom bonuses for those rolls :-) Sheri and Tom.
Also, Belym will be summoning an elemental shortly before we reach the Braxan camp; let me know when I should roll that.
Bonus question: I was picturing Ron entering the camp no more than a few minutes ahead of us; should he travel with us instead?

For better or worse, Ron's out on his own already. I assumed you would be heading to find Garin so I would have some time to get in position. With that in mind, I'll be failing trailblazer and rolling for scout. Also it seems thematically appropriate with my slow and steady route. Come to think of it, I am just following a river, so could I convince you trailblazer wouldn't be necessary either?

Ron continues north along the river, cautious for signs of dangerous fauna or enemy soldiers.

Scout's Honor: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

IRL fist pumping.

EDIT: To set the scene, Ron had already left town alone and on foot, and cast invis on himself at the foot of the Norwhich wall with a complication of drawing attention to himself. He is dressed in Kaspar's cultist clothing and carries Remorse, point down, disguised as a staff. He left his armor and shield behind, and also carries the note he wrote beforehand, a healing potion that Belym purchased, 6 uses of poison (maybe 7 if the poison I confiscated from Faolan's person was enough for a use), and a deep and abiding grudge against these guys. Roach is stabled, and the gold and ruby are hidden in Ron's home. He also has five rations and five uses of adventuring ear. He carries nothing else.

2nd EDIT: Did Kaspar have anything else of note on his person? I think Ron would have taken any cultish accessories, or symbols, ingredient pouches, or what have you.