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Eberron: Shadows of Breland (Fantasy Noir)

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This campaign mixes pulp noir, steam, and adventure. The campaign presents a dystopian view of Breland and delves into the question of Sovereignty - both personal and national. The campaign is a dystopian fantasy espionage campaign.


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Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8

Kyndril:
"Not at this time," said the Priest. [/b]"But the Church always requires services. If you can, go see if you can collect tithes from the Church in Fallowstead, if you are looking for something to do."[/b]

Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

GM:
"I see, I will take this mission- is there any requirement on how soon it must be completed? And how will we find this lost dungeon?"
Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8

Danir:
"Use your own initiative. We will give you a month. As to how you find it, this is a test of your initiative. If you are going to be scion of this house, you must be able to solve problems on your own."

What he means is, they want to see how well you perform. Since you went off into battle, they want to see how much you've learned in the process and if you can solve problems. They figure that finding a way to the dungeon is part of this test. No handholding from the house. They want to see if you deem yourself worthy to be a Scion again.
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

GM:
"If I find myself in the area, I shall endeavor to do so, honorable brother." He bows, and shows himself out, seeking the Cannith enclave.
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

GM:
Well, clearly I need to be rational about this and start at a logical place- schemas are very mystic in nature and so Danir will start with a Know (Arcana) roll to see what he can remember about them.

Know (Arcana) check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Also, since it is commonly known that Sharn was built over a couple layers of other settlements over the centuries, Danir will work with the assumption at this point that it is probably an old dungeon from one of these previous settlements below Sharn. He will need to make a trip to Morgrave University for more info, I think
Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8

Success for a result of 10:
Schema are used by House Cannith to improve certain constructions. They work like Mad Scientist blueprints in Deadlands, only for fantasy. You don't know if this specific schema is designed to improve Warforged or some other Cannith project.
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

After receiving his mission, Danir heads outside the enclave to meet with his associates. Emerging from the tower he looks around for them.
Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8

They were easy to find, as they were on a bridge coming from, or going too, the tower.
hp 8,ac 13/10/13, fort 2+, reflex 0+, will+6, Initiative 2+, Perc 4+

gm:
The elves simply need to be watched if they come into the temple, they will try to stick their nose's where they don't belong. You know what do, I will see to it one way or another that the gang is dealt with. Do you want the criminal's leader captured alive for interrogation or to be made an example of?
male human lvl 2 (varient multi-class rogue)

danir/Xov:
Greeting Danir, how was your meeting with the house of Cannith?

Xov, is there any word on the snake Essar? I feel like he is a danger to our group and mission.
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

Outside Cannith Enclave:

"Well Othan, it seems our benefactor overplayed my re-instatement into the house- as of now, I am considered a hireling and need to prove myself to get back in, it seems. On that note, I have a possible adventure for us, but it is marginally time-sensitive, we need to be back within a month with the objective in hand. How did you all fare?"

PS: Calling Essar a snake is an insult to Xov's little friend :)
male human lvl 2 (varient multi-class rogue)
Danir wrote:

** spoiler omitted **

outside Cannith house:
That is unfortunate to hear, Danir. How far would we have to travel to complete your mission?

And Xov, I am sorry if I implied that your familiar was in any way related or considered similar to Essar, such comparisons would be an insult to your familiar. Perhaps weed would have been a better choice of words
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

Outside Cannith Enclave:
"Well Othan, that's where the fun comes into it- I need to find the location of this forgotten dungeon in which the item can be found- given the nature of the item and the layers and layers of ancient settlements below Sharn, I would guess that the location would be somewhere under our feet right now but I will need to go to Morgrave University and could use some help researching to see if we can find a better clue than my hunch. At this point, I am going to have to really prove myself to the house."

male human lvl 2 (varient multi-class rogue)

outside Cannith Enclave:
Well then, shall I stay here to direct everyone else while you and Xov go begin the research. I fear I have little interest in books.
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

Danir and Othan:
"I am not much one for books either don't mix up wizards with sorcerers:P, though perhaps I could still help...or I could contact Fairhold for information at the least. Come to think of it, Kyndril may be helpful in your research.
Concerning our cleric (who is not at all like a snake, for a snake can be subtle, has discretion, and is skilled with deception, while Essar is blunt and loud), the good news is that within two days, The Royal Eyes will be able to Watch him, always. Unfortunately, anything he does until then is completely unchecked, unless one of us is nearby...
Also, if Ebran gets a potential adventure from his House, I suggest we attempt it as well, for we should benefit from having allies in both House Lyrander and Cannith."
male human lvl 2 (varient multi-class rogue)

Outside Cannith Enclave:
Agreed that we should also aid Ebran.

Othan sees little difference between any full magic user despite being mildly psionic
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

Outside Cannith Enclave:
"Well then, once Kyndril gets here I will see if he wishes to assist me in researching the lore on the dungeons below Sharn."

While he awaits the arrival of the half-elf, Danir weaves a simple magical pattern into his Signet ring, just to be on the safe side.

Spell Storing Item infusion- places Featherfall into his ring, one-shot, lasts 1 hour if not activated beforehand, spell lasts 1 round or until he reaches ground. DC 23 Use Magic Device check to emulate spell and costs 10 GP, which he will take from Caft Reserve.

Use Magic Device check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Human Marksman (Shroud/Sniper) 5

Ebran takes the parchment, rolls it up and places it in his pack. "Thank you for your assistance, I shall set forth soon." and heads out the door and towards the predesignated meeting place.
Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8
Essar Kalvin wrote:
** spoiler omitted **

Essar:
The abbot looks at Essar. "Your so zealous, aren't you? Well, that can be commendable in certain circles. As for the head of the criminal cell, you are to capture him but under no circumstances are you to interrogate him. Is that clear?"

The Abbot was firm on this one. Essar was easy to read, that was for certain. The Blood of Vol had placed importance on sensing motives. The Abbot was an expert in this matter. "Essar, you are one dimensional in your thinking. If you are going to go far in this Church, you must be able to think outside that box you put yourself into. Now go."
hp 8,ac 13/10/13, fort 2+, reflex 0+, will+6, Initiative 2+, Perc 4+

gm:
Understood, and Abbot as a personal favor I need some research done on an ancient hobgoblin ruin called Xenhotaal. If it is what I think it is then the Blood stands to gain much. But I don't want expend time and effort on it if it is just going to be a wild goose chase.
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

Outside the Cannith Enclave:
Kyndril walks slowly along a bridge towards the Enclave, coming from the direction of the Cathedral of the Silver Flame. Noticing that a good portion of his companions are already present, he nods a polite greeting at them. "Ah, good. You are all here already, save for the mysterious human with a Khorvar Mark and the madman." Kyndril glances at them, arching a dark brow. "I was going to make my way to the Sivis Messenger's Guild, but I realized the time… I trust I'm not late?" In all honesty, he had lost track of time in private meditations on the Silver Flame, but he doubts anyone cares.

Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

Outside Cannith Enclave:
"Not at all, we were just about to start figuring out our next move and I was going to see if you could help me with a little research project at Morgrave University or even possibly the Silver Flame archives if you have access. We could go to House Sivis first and then make our way from there, sound agreeable?"
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

outside Cannith Enclave:
Xov smiled. "Hello, Kyndril. I do not know how long it will take Ebran to get back here, as he is probably the furthest away. Were you able to find or hear anything useful at the temple of the flame?"
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

Outside of the Cannith Enclave:
Kyndril tilts his head at Danir. "What sort of research project? I may be able to help." Looking to Xov, he shrugs. "No, not really." He certainly wasn't going to tell the spy about anything the Church needed him to do, particularly in this case.
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

Outside of Cannith Enclave:

"I need to research possible locations for a lost dungeon that holds an item that House Cannith has tasked me with returning to them. I have a hunch that it may be connected to one of the many settlements that dot the underworld beneath Sharn."
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

Outside of Cannith Enclave:
"I can help you, certainly. The Dragonmarked Houses have great arcane knowledge, and perhaps I could learn a bit?" Kyndril smiles, tilting his head. "Let's try, then."
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

"Shall I accompany you? I am not as skilled a researcher as you, but I may be able to help. Although...I suppose someone should wait here until Ebran gets back."
Human Marksman (Shroud/Sniper) 5

is cannith where we were meeting? If so, Ebran shows up there.

Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

It was.
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

"Hello...did you find anything interesting, Ebran?"
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

"Hello Ebran, I hope your day has been productive for you."
Human Marksman (Shroud/Sniper) 5

"Ah yes, it was alright. They weren't as excited as I had hoped at the sight of my return, but I got some work... Ebran says, looking around furtively, "Someone's stolen an heirloom from the house, and they want it back. Their last lead was in the direction of under-Sharn."
Human Marksman (Shroud/Sniper) 5

"What have you all been up to?"
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

"House Cannith has not yet welcomed me back with open arms either- I was given a mission to find and retrieve an item for them from a lost dungeon, but no information as to where the dungeon is- I suspect it is also in under-Sharn but I was hoping to do some research to get something more solid than a hunch to go on."

GM:
At this point, Danir is thinking that by coming to Sharn first it will look like he has 'joined' the southern Cannith faction and that the other two factions will either try to counter-recruit him or at least work to hinder him, so he will start periodically making Perception and Sense Motive checks to try and determine if he is =being watched or followed. Perception 1d20+5 and Sense Motive untrained is 1d20+1.
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

"Hmm...I believe it would behoove us for both Danir and Ebran to advance within their respective houses, so I suggest we attempt to complete both of these tasks if possible."
"Ebran, do you know how time-sensitive your quest is?"

GM:Looking back at Xov's back-story, it would make sense for him to have the "elemental resistance" alternate racial trait (intended for elves, gives resist 5 to one energy type, replaces immunity to sleep) to resist cold, since he was born in a Risia manifest zone. Neither cold damage nor sleep effects have come up in play yet, so would it be okay to ret-con that Xov has cold resistance instead of sleep immunity?
Human Marksman (Shroud/Sniper) 5

"No idea really. They didn't say how long it'd been missing or what the thief intended to do with it. I guess since he didn't fence it, he plans to use it. It is an astrolabe, so I wonder what he is planning for it."
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

"Presumably for use with navigation?" Kyndril suggests dryly.
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

"Do you know where it is, or what kind of person or creature has it?"
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

"Astrolabes can also be used for determining the positions of planets or moons, maybe whoever took it needs to use it during a certain time or to determine a certain time?"
Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8
Essar Kalvin wrote:
** spoiler omitted **

Essar:
The Abbot looks in surprise about the ruin. "Xenhotaal? The Hobgoblin Temple to the Elements? I've heard the name so I think some research can be done."
Male Drow Sorcerer 5
Xov wrote:
GM:Looking back at Xov's back-story, it would make sense for him to have the "elemental resistance" alternate racial trait (intended for elves, gives resist 5 to one energy type, replaces immunity to sleep) to resist cold, since he was born in a Risia manifest zone. Neither cold damage nor sleep effects have come up in play yet, so would it be okay to ret-con that Xov has cold resistance instead of sleep immunity?

Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

Kyndril looks to his companions, wondering what exactly the Dragonmarked Houses wanted from each. "Ebran, I would have thought the Lyrandar would have embraced you with open arms, if only to study you further... Though it is true, they are primarily focused on Khorvar, so they might not take kindly to the Mark showing up on a human. No offense, Ebran, Danir." He pauses, considering. "Well, it seems we are to delve beneath Sharn, then... I don't suppose we should hire a native guide?" He considers. "Well, first I'd like to visit the Messenger's Guild, then maybe purchase a few scrolls or wands to round out my repertoire. Also, this leather armor simply isn't... working. Perhaps I should buy some studded leather..."
Human Marksman (Shroud/Sniper) 5

cannith folks:
"Yeah, they could be using it to get to a certain place, or ensure a specific time, or both. And yeah they have always been weird about my mark. They liked it more in Stormhome where people are less fancy. But around here, everyone likes to look down their nose at someone, and I guess I'm an easy target." Ebran looks around a bit.

"It's held by a halfling supposedly going by the name Robin Nimblefingers. He's also protected by the Emerald Claw, possibly. That might make things weird with Essar. I suggest not revealing that to him."
Human Artificer 4 HP:21/27 AC:17/16 f-f/11 tch

"I'm more than ok with keeping information from him, for now at least- it will be interesting to see where his loyalty really lies- with the nation of Karrnath or with the Emerald Claw, as terrorist groups seem to attract fanatics. So then, what shall we do next now that we are all here?"
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

everyone but Essar:
"So, perhaps we should find out what we can about House Cannith's device, and about this Robin Nimblefingers fellow, then decide which task is more urgent, then do that one first? By the time we actually need to fight agents of the Emerald Claw, the mechanism to scry on Essar should be in place anyways."

Making sure this isn't lost:
Xov wrote:
GM:Looking back at Xov's back-story, it would make sense for him to have the "elemental resistance" alternate racial trait (intended for elves, gives resist 5 to one energy type, replaces immunity to sleep) to resist cold, since he was born in a Risia manifest zone. Neither cold damage nor sleep effects have come up in play yet, so would it be okay to ret-con that Xov has cold resistance instead of sleep immunity?

hp 8,ac 13/10/13, fort 2+, reflex 0+, will+6, Initiative 2+, Perc 4+

GM:
[b]My thanks abbot.[b]
Essar hurried of towards the cannith conclave after putting his scalemail armor on.
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 3/Cleric 2

Cannith Enclave:
"Well, I say we should probably go research whatever it is Danir needs to look up... While the rest of you look into this Robin Nimblefingers person. It's probably safe to say I will not be of much help in the latter, and someone who is good at gathering information most likely is." Kyndril scrupulously avoids naming names. "But that is ultimately just my opinion. Someone also needs to keep an eye on Essar, make sure he doesn't blow anything important up or offend the wrong people."

EDIT: This is prior to Essar's arrival.
Male Drow Sorcerer 5

"Oh, hello, Essar. I trust you had a productive day? Anyways, we now have two quests, one from House Lyrander and one from House Cannith. We were just about to go research more information about our intended targets...

So...I suggest that those of us skilled in spell research, that's Kyndril, Danir, and Essar, go look for information on Danir's mission, while the rest of us look around to see if anyone knows anything about the guy Ebran has to find. Does that sound like a good plan?"
Making sure this doesn't get lost:

Xov wrote:
GM:Looking back at Xov's back-story, it would make sense for him to have the "elemental resistance" alternate racial trait (intended for elves, gives resist 5 to one energy type, replaces immunity to sleep) to resist cold, since he was born in a Risia manifest zone. Neither cold damage nor sleep effects have come up in play yet, so would it be okay to ret-con that Xov has cold resistance instead of sleep immunity?

Silver Crusade
male Human Atlanteologist 10/G.eneral O.perations D.irector 8

Yes, it's alright, Xov.

hp 8,ac 13/10/13, fort 2+, reflex 0+, will+6, Initiative 2+, Perc 4+

Actully I have a job for you it involves nothing more then taking out a gang that has been troubling the Blood temple of late. It's twenty gold for each gang insignia, you only need to divide that amount between the five of you. As I am doing this strictly pro bono. The leader of the gang must be captured alive, up to it? Or should I go get some fellow Karns to help me, after all they could use the gold far more then you could.
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