MiniGM's Council of Thieves

Game Master Vuvu

Hmm..I might stay back here, if they lose I can just swipe the bust so win in any event. Except for the one that dies..

How long is a round in the Devildrome?

Audi fills everyone on what he knows. "Summoned creatures. They disappear sooner or later, right? How bad can it be? Tram, you can take them. I bet Tarvi won't hear a peep about it. Can't make as big a stir as our antics south of the walls. Nice people like Tarvi's friends don't come here. Except us of course."
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

till one side is defeated

Miro just plays with his hedgehog. Maybe we can make some extra cash with betting? Maybe we can learn who Tram is facing so we can bet wisely.

Oh you mistake, I want all of you to compete! All at once. It will be like the Sixfold trial, but less dangerous.

Less dangerous than the play still isn't saying much. Besides, the house wouldn't make any money if the creature or creatures didn't stand a reasonable chance of defeating us.
We are in, but we want a cut - 5% off the top, plus a private conversation with your statue.
Exxor speaks up, suddenly going into business mode.

make a diplo check

Agreed, but I want 10% of any future earnings you make due to the fame you gain from this, AND I get to bring you back at least 2 more times to defend your title...should you win that is.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Exxor wasn't expecting such an over the top aggressive counter. Taken aback, he tries points out that there is no way to measure our fame from this event versus the play or our other appearances we have arranged, so rather than wasting both our futures in the courts, I propose you make your money while we are popular. Besides we will lose our fame soon enough, so a three event schedule is too much. Besides, you know after the rematch, everyone loses interest - especially when we win. How about we do a single title defense, at a mutually agreeable time and take we 2%? - plus the conversation. A nice simple agreement.

Exxor has Appraise; Bluff; Diplomacy; Profession-Merchant; Sense Motive - if any of those help.

Curse you dice roller.....

Too bad Hippa is out. My goodness, I've forgotten to check in on her.

Tramtris watched with some amusement at the aggresive stance suddenly taken by Exxor. He didnt know the fellow had it in him. This was going to get back to Tarvi somehow things always did.

Fine 1 title defense, 2% but I get 10% of any profits you directly make from this. Endorsements, patronages, fancy mercenary jobs, etc.

good in theory, but mechanically, it probably wont be much

Who is your betmaster? what are the odds on us?

He asked with a frown.

Exxor looks to Tram and Audi for final approval before agreeing to terms with Rance.

It felt good to do business again, even if their blood was the merchandise to be traded.

We shall see won't we! Fritz is our man, I suspect the betting will be wild, it will start at even money, the champ has been around for a long time.

Even money? Your champion versus a bunch of actors? Yeah some champion. surely we are five to two underdogs at the least.Indeed two of our most fearsome companions are out sick Brannock the legendary and Hippa the heinous.

He began but made a little motion for Exxor to do as he would. In truth he was trying to figure out how he was supposed to explain this to Tarvi.

yea a bunch of actors. Actors who are the first in how long to survive the SixFold Trial? In any event, our bets always start at even money, then as bets come in, they shift, depending on what folks are betting on. I will announce the fight for two days from now. Want to make a bet?.

Miro hands 200 gp over to Tram to bet.

betting on yourself, or on the champ

We agree to the terms. 1 title defense, 2% cut off the top for us, and 10% of any profits we directly make from this event. And the discussion with the statue. Audi Tram myself - Brannock is indisposed, but may we include the halfling in his place? You know that will spark the betting.

Are bets paid on final odds, or time of wager odds?

time of wager odds

Sure bring the peck

To Tram, Exxor suggests, Wait and see how the odds shift. We should be able to wager at 3:1 or greater odds against us. Nothing gained by betting even odds.

Can't even get his insults right.

Audi joins his companions in agreeing to the terms. "I think we'd better learn a little more about your long-standing champion. What are you willing to tell us about him? His name at least?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Feel free to roll Audi's Diplomacy when I'm busy. He's a +18 and a +17 Bluff using Silver Tongue.

Two days from now?

He began already frowning and calculating the odds of Tarvi hearing about this in that span... he had a feeling she would know of it pretty quickly.

Audi is right, we should find out everything we can about the champion, and from someone other than Rance. Then we come prepared, of course, I am sure Rance will have a curve to keep things in the house's favor.

Miro will try chatting up any arena hands about the current champion.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Rance is pulled aside by one of his aides.

Oh fine. You are probably right.

He returns OK I was going to let you all fight, but my aides think that is asking for trouble. So instead you will have to choose your champion to enter the arena to face Thax.

Well, Tram seems to be our most skilled fighter at the time.

Let me get this straight, Some one would have to go in, fight the summoned creatures to win. The other fellow wouldnt be directly involved in the battle or is it expected for the person to best the monsters and the wizard?

He asked for clarification, managing to not sigh too loudly at the thought of upsetting Tarvi... again.

Just the beasts that he summons. The wizard is not allowed to enter combat

And there is the curve.... what types of creatures could be summoned? Do we know what their summoner has brought forth in the past? Our champion will have to be ready for any of it, which means we need answers and supplies quick.

We should buy some things that can help. If undead or devils are summoned, then holy water.

Agreed - Prot from Evil would be awesome; but Exxor wouldn't know that, so I didn't want him to bring it up in character. Audi might know, or Hippa if Mini allows it. I would also be prepared for a swarm. I know that seems minor, but a swarm could really tear up an unprepared PC.
I think learning what types of things the mad mage casts is our best bet at devising a strategy! Also, preparing Tram with gear.

Well sirs, we had best get ready for Sir Tram's bout, shall we study on the creaures that will be summoned?

Then we have a deal, and shall return in two days for our champion to battle. A pleasure, of course! Exxor nods to Rance and takes his leave, waiting for the others to finish.

Audi shares everything he knows about Thax and the fact that the odds should tilt heavily in Thax's favor. Once Tram has reluctantly agreed to the battle, Audi helps to research everything we can find about Lemures.
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Ya know everything

So, Instead of betting we should probably get some things that can tilt the odds in Tram's favor. Perhaps get some holy water or things that can make his weapons effective. I could try to make some weapon blanch, but it only lasts for one strike. Maybe we pitxh in for a silver weapon?

"I'll pitch in for a silver weapon. He should probably be sure to keep moving too. He's quicker than they are and should be able to dodge around them. It will keep them from clawing him as many times. We could also get him a potion of false life to help him stand against them longer."

Rance recommends a guy, who can get all your supplies for you.

On the first day, you start to see posters appear around town, by the second day the talk has reached the streets, Tramtris, the hero of the Sixfold Trial will be competing!

I would be happy to contribute to a silver weapon fund, and I have a potion of shield that Tram is welcome to use... either in the fight or when he faces Miss Tarvi.

There are a lot of helpful potions, Aid, Bless, Prot Evil, Shield, Bulls Strength, Cat's Grace. Tram will probably have limited time to drink these, so pick a couple. We (Tram) should also be prepared for some twist - lets not put all our eggs in the Lemure basket and leave him vulnerable to something else.

Should we trust Rance's guy? I am sure whatever we buy from him will get back to Rance... depending on the betting, knowing what our champion is prepared for would be very valuable information to a certain wizard and or the "House".

Miro puts up 200 gp. A healing potion or two might be wise, as well as an oil of Bless Weapon incase there are many devils.

A lvl 3 or so oil costs about 150 gp for 3 minutes of damage penatration against evil critters like lemures.

I have about 200 gold or so to spend as well, I still hope this works out for the best, I have a bad feeling that something isnt on the up and up. Just a hunch.

He added to the group much quieter than normal.

If we are getting something silvered lets get something with some heft to it, like a nice heavy flail or something.

He added lost in thought mostly.

Something for your helberd? Silversheen lasts for about an hour.

Audi is happy to pitch in 200 and if you need a little more to get over the threshold on something just let me know.

Miro will purchase the potion of Bless Weapon for Tram.3ed level so 3 minutes of duration

Exxor actually has over 1000 gp... he really hadn't spent anything notable after the Knot loot was divided.
Would it be possible to get an alchemical silver heavy flail and several vials of Silversheen... Keeping in mind Silversheen/Alchimical Silver weapons are -1 damage.
Also - I still say we should b prepared for Thrax to throw some curve at the group; like a devil that would require cold iron, or a swarm...or, or, or...