Finwad's Pit

Game Master DajellyMan

Beylinda relaxes the grip on her weapon: So pray do tell why are you looking for us?

Jax looks at beylinda chumana with a confusing look? You want to know why a prayer is looking for you. Or you want to know I pray and why I'm looking for you?

Jax then explains his backstory to the group and introduces himself. I'm not retyping it all just look at my character sheet. The summary is that his town isn't in danger, but he knew of another one hundreds of miles away that was in danger and that he has heard of this group.

Vai smiles pleasantly at the elf.

"It's a figure of speech Jax. "Pray tell". "Prithee". We are none of us experts at idiom or parlance. Think of it as a nice way to ask something. Put simply - why do you seek us out?"

Vai listens to Jax explain his past.

Vai thinks on his story.

Seems reasonable. We are none of us here for no reason…

”That’s a great idea concerning the scrolls Farrin,” the half-orc says. ”I look forward to some copies.”

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After hearing Jax relate his tale, Malbrighka nods. ”Welcome. Farrin has our charter which you’ll need to sign. I’ve heard of these pistols, but have yet to see one used. What god did you say you worship?”

Jax smiles. Sure, I'll sign, but as far as the pistol goes, the bullets and gun is expensive. I won't fire it just yet, not to mention it could misfire and jam or even explode. When I get a little more training I will show you, also I really use this in combat as bullets and gunpowder are expensive, not to mention the range on these things are small when compared to my heavy crossbow. I worship Cayden Cailean. So now that I have found you all, where do any of you suggest we head to next?

right now we are exploring this area.

I meant for my character to say I really "don't" use this "much" in combat. Left it out when typing. Changes the meaning altogether.

Farrin pulls out a scroll, silver quill and one of the vials of silver ink, He hands the scroll to Jax to read.

"Jax this is the contract we all signed."

"You would be entitled to one share our LLC when you sign this document."

"Once we reach the surface you will receive your 2nd share, we will receive our 3rd share. Founding the corporation was worth 2 shares each. Going back in time to the founding of Finwad's Pit when it was newly built was worth 1 share, if not more.

This will put your voice in the LLC as powerful as myself or my grandpap's axe, but half as loud as any of the others. Unless you do something to get three of the five of us to think its worth a share. Which considering each share is worth a single piece of paper, I doubt that you or any of us will be cashing out for a fair while."

Jax politely asks for a writing utensil to borrow. and then signs once he receives one.
This sounds like you are running a modified stock company in the 1600's. Also note that I have never bought stock in real life, so this is all new to me, though I understand a little bit on how stock works.

Never bought stock, but this same setup has worked for hometables for a couple decades.. with the corp/party funds to pay for raise dead or restoration, or get a new shiny thingy for someone now and then

Farrin hands Jax over both the silver quill and ink, same ink that the rest of us used to sign.

Well now that this is done lets resume our exploration of this place shall we?

"I already have a masterwork bow but I can carry it for a spare if no-one else has need of it. I can cast the spell off the scroll of remove curse so I can take that as well."

someone lead, I'll follow. Jax then stands up and follows as soon as the group starts moving again.

Well we are heading down that way as beylinda head off to explore the next area

You all head back into the wood, and surprisingly cannot seem to find your way back to the fortress, despite following what you swear was the same pathway. After about an hour, you do, however, find yourselves on a small ledge overlooking the shore of a crystal clear lake.

The water is a beautiful shade of ice blue, and the water is perfectly still. Partially obscured by vegetation is a the gaping maw of a cave on the other side of the lake.

Farrin casts detect magic multiple times, trying to see if thelake, or water, or vegetation is magical in nature, or more mundane, all the while keeping Durzak in hand at the ready.

Jax examines the vegetation. What food is over there?
Taking 10, making my perception a 13.
I'm also going to pull out my battleaxe, just in case something comes running out of the cave, I'll have my weapon drawn.

Farrin nods at the elf bearing a proper weapon.

The water itself does not detect as magical, though there is a hint of magical aura in the air about you.

Jax takes the lead, battle axe drawn, and walks around the lake towards the cave, checking out the interesting foliage. There do appear to be a few edible plants, some wild berries and herbs, but you are unsure whether they are truly something you would want to eat.

Pretty sure I already said I'd take the bow Marrant, and said I might need five or so arrows...

Vai follows Jax, wondering if some chthonic leviathan awaits in the lake, ready to grab them with dark tendrils...

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

The water is clear, but very deep. As far as you can tell, there is nothing in the water.

Didn't say I wanted to head over to the cave yet and take the lead, but that's okay. I assume Farrin detected no magic. Jax will take a second to walk over to the water and touch it, to see if it is different than normal water, then Jax will pull out, but not yet activate a sun rod in his other free hand, just in case it is dark in there and then head into the cave. Not wasting my sunrod in case it isn't dark in there.

Pretty sure I already said I'd take the bow Marrant, and said I might need five or so arrows...

"Good. If you can use it I'd certainly rather it was in service than hanging off my pack." He'll hand over the bow and a dozen arrows.

ah, when you said you went to check out the plants I assumed you were going over by the cave, since that is where the plants I mentioned were. sorry about that

Jax, the water is extremely cold to the touch, but it does feel like water. However, when you touch it and ripples go out across the surface, it seems to make the sound of a bell chiming across the water and the color of the water changes from deep blue to purple to pink to yellow green orange back to blue etc.

”Pretty,” Malbrighka says as the water changes colors and rings like a bell. She holds her axe across her body, as she approaches the cave, ready in case something charges her. At the entrance she will listen for any noises emanating from deeper within.

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 19

You hear what sounds like the faint laughter of children coming from deep within, but it sounds in such a way that you think it must be the wind or something blowing through.

Right then shall we explore the cave then? Beylinda will cast a light spell and when everyone is ready she will enter the cave along with everyone else.

Jax pulls out crossbow instead and puts his other stuff away. He also loads up his crossbow. I'm heading into the cave as well.

Marrant will follow, bow ready.

"Actually on second thought this scroll is probably beyond me. Could you use it Beylinda?"

It is a be stronger magic than the one i can command but i still should be able to use it anyway.

Vai thanks Marrant for the extra arrows. She takes the bow, flexing it experimentally, then stows it with her gear as she follows Jax.

”Did you hear that?” she says. ”Sounded like children...or just the wind playing with the cave.” She whispers arcane words as she traces a labyrinthine pattern in front of her with a piece of leather. A brief glow indicating a mage shield surrounds her.

Is Farrin in the lead? If not, Malbrighka will take the lead. Standard action: Cast Mage Armor.

No i did not seeing the sorcerer getting ready Beylinda will cast a light spell and weapon drawn will go inside the cave

You all walk into the cave, trying to follow the sounds Mal heard. The cave walls are heavy with condensation, and thick moss grows everywhere. Here and there, water drips from stalactites on the ceiling. The cave goes in for 10 or so yards before it splits off in three directions. To the left and right, it narrows and curves too sharp for you to see, but straight ahead you can see sunlight streaming down from cracks in the ceiling, glittering off a small pool of water. You can clearly hear that the childlike giggles appear to be coming from that room.

Beylinda will move in that room

Vai stalks after Beylinda, her dread bastard sword forward, blade poised over her shiny new buckler...she peers over her sword, ready for shadowy beasts from the darkest beyonds, or blonde children of... doom... with vacant eyes...

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Farrin advances after two women who have proved themselves better fighters then he is. Durzak at the ready, He speaks the words to trigger his 'Resistance' upon himself.

Keeping an eye around him looking into the darkness beyond the light spell: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Jax will examine the cave to see if he can find special minerals in it, like gold, silver, diamonds, etc. perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
But if it is based off of knowledge dungeoneering, the answer to that is, I'm not trained in it and can't use it.
Then Jax will follow Beylinda and Vai.
Please note, if you see Zirul as a character under characters section, just ignore it, I posted as the wrong guy by accident and then edited the post, forgetting to check the post as link.

Jax notices how cool the cave wall is. It's so sleek and shiny with condensation and beautiful beautiful moss. Maybe you could make some sort of exotic hippy tea out of the moss, but that is about it.

As you move closer into the small cave with the clear pool of water, you notice a small waterfall trickling down off the walls into the pool. At first glance, it appears to be very deep. It soon becomes obvious where the sound of laughter is coming from. What appears to be two small girls sit playfully on some rocks, splashing each other and giggling. They both appear to be drenched by head to toe and do not seem to notice you. The water seems to sparkle and gleam as if gold layered the bottom...

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 14

”Hello?” she says as she enters the room with the small pool of water reflecting sunlight. She focuses her attention on the water, looking for anything special.

Beylinda will cast a detect magic and focus her sense.

The whole room radiates faint alteration magic. The creatures do not detect as magical, and appear to be solid, real beings.

Watching the small girls, Vai trembles inside her armor. She sweats involuntarily, despite the cool atmosphere.

This is not good. A trap. Deadly children of...death. Something bad.

Suddenly she stiffens. Like a bolt from the blue, a voice interrupts her train of thought.

Pull yourself together. Settle yourself. Maintain your composure. You are mistress of your fear...and others'.

Vai waits to see if the girls respond to Malbrighka's greeting...

Jax will make a perception check to determine the age of the girls and the attractive quality . They may be small, but they could be really old or adult halflings or something, after all the DM didn't say young.
perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Jax will then make another perception check for the water and to look at the gold.perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
But Jax is going to do all this at a distance between 5 and 10 feet, just in case those girls are of evil alignment, don't want to be within melee reach.

Well hello there, i see you are having fun in the water.she says with a smile and a warm voice We are travellers here but we haven't found any village of sorts, is there one near by?

Everyone else seems to be watching the girls so Marrant will concentrate on making sure nothing else is sneaking up on the party...
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 (darkvision)

Marrant, you do not notice anything coming in from behind you. In fact, you are oddly memorized by the two girls.

Jax, the girls appear to be children, about 9 or so human years. Probably a little young for you. But then again, you are Chaotic... They have brilliant blue eyes and dark hair and are soaking wet.

The two girls startle as you speak and both turn in tandem to look at you before bursting out giggling once more.

"*teehee* oh gosh no, no village here! Sarah, was there ever a village here?"

-- "No, Tammy, I don't believe there has ever been a village here."

The first one turns back to you and puts her hands on her hips very matter of fact like.

"Nope. No village here."

They then resume playing in the water, seemingly oblivious to you. Or at least they sure don't seem to care about you anyways.

They speak to you over their shoulder in unison.

"Wouldn't you like to come play with us?"

Yep, definitely too young for Jax, even with chaotic and no laws back then it is impossible at that age, not to mention disappointment hoping they were much older, just small no young. Jax will get closer to the waterfall, take 10 on his perception making it a 13. And if the gold like objects in the water look like actual valueable objects Jax is going to pull them out, assuming he can just reach his hand in without having to go into the water entirely and having to dive in and assuming the objects look valueable, otherwise if they look like toys, Jax isn't going to bother.

Jax will also ask Where are your parents?

Jax, it looks like real, good old fashioned gold, jewels, gems, jewelry, etc. Shiny shiny.

The girls just look at you when asked about parents and then burst out laughing.

So Jax, the pool is about 3 feet deep, you would need to get in to grab the gold. Do you touch the water?