PbP Gameday #2 The Slave Pits of Absalom (4-5 Gameplay) (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

"And where exactly is this office?"

Meanwhile Deaglan tries to determine if his condition is fatal
Heal: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

I already told ye. It's in the pits.*Cough Cough*

Deaglan tries to help the addict as good as he can, invoking Trudd's help

Heal: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 = 21

"I recommend you to find a temple as soon as possible, they might be able to give you some aid, if you do not do that, you will surely die"

To his companions: "Shall we go and find this Pardu Pildapush in the pits?"

"That seems to be the most logical course of action. Let's go find him."

As the party heads towards the pits within Absalom they begin to descend a set of heavily guarded set of stairs that leads into the pits.

knowledge local check for more information about the pits

Aid other knowledge local: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Deaglan did not even know the pits existed

Aid Another Know. Local 1d20 ⇒ 9

I didn't intend to heal the wolf anyway. Then I'll count 6 charges and 1 for me. 32 charges remaining.

Ennoia addresses a prayer to her goddess, kneeling beside Elo's corpse: "My Lady Falayna, please accept my sincere regret for killing this man whose laws I broke - please recommend his soul to Pharasma so that he may find rest and a better life than this wretched one."

Standing up to join her comrades, she inquires about the next step of their search for the Chelish noblewoman. "The Pits? Let's go there, and wish no one stands in our way again, this mission is already far too bloody for my taste."

On their way there, she asks random citizens about the pits, but fails to gain any information.
Aid another - Knowledge (Local): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2

as stated above

At the bottom of the grand set of stairs you have a squad of guards guarding the entrance into the pits as the smell of sweat, oils, perfumes waft in the air and the low rumble of crowds of people talking all at once rings in your ears behind the guards.

Allenye hands Ennoia her wand, one charge should do it. Do you want me to roll for it? Also can I use Diplomacy to gather information? (I have no knowledge to speak of) Gather Information: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Allenye reminds the party before setting off for the pits, that this man admitted to kidnapping the noble & selling her into slavery. Therefore he broke the law. I think we should bring him along & turn him in to the guard anonymously. Maybe drop him at the steps of the Constabulary with a note attached? That will keep him dry for the time being."
She also agrees with Ennoia, there has been too much violence already. "Maybe this time we can go in with a plan? Let's pose as slave merchants, looking for a particular kind of slave that only the master Pildapush can supply. That way we don't fight our way in and we might throw Pildapush off his guard."

Alia nods, agreeing with the pretty elf.

I agree with all of you, but we are dealing with people who have a history of preying on nobility: those who have the wherewithal to make inquiries both subtle and forceful. I think we should be prepared for a fight. But I will help in any way I can to advance a nonviolent resolution prior to that eventuality.

Yes, people I play with usually roll for it themselves when they have me use their wand.

"You are correct, we have to turn him in. However, I don't understand why we should remain anonymous while doing so?"

"We shouldn't bring an addict to those pits, he will be a liability to us. His addiction has delivered it's punishment already and it is up to him to seek help or not. It is my belief that if he seeks help that getting rid of his addiction will be a hard task and punishment enough. If he doesn't seek help he will surely die and be punished that way."

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"I wasn't suggesting we bring him along to the pit, just with us long enough to pass the Constabulary and drop him on the stairs. And the anonymous note is to explain what happened without having to waste any time with the questions I'm sure will follow. As far as the fighting, I am sure we will end up with more than our fair share before this is through, but I like the thought of maybe talking first, stabbing after."

"Al right, if that is what the group wants then that is then we will turn him in. I totally agree with using force as a last resort. Much as I like a good fight, violence should never be the first method one goes for."

Ruprecht was surprised to hear the discussions about the hatred of violence in the group after seeing them slice through an entire bar earlier, but whatever. "Let's drop him off and get on our mission. Every wasted second is a chance that the noblewoman is taken farther from us."

"We shall drop him off at the nearest guard station with a short explanation, but then we'll have to make haste." says Ennoia as she leaves with the prisoner.

Ennoia leaves to drop Frederik off with the Constabule.

Time Spent; hours: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Lol! There goes our paladin, that leaves us time to deal with the pits. No time to waste, we are here to rescue a noble lady in distress!

Doesn't leave the scenario. lol That is just how much time she used to go drop him off is all.

The beginning of the pits scenario was posted a little earlier up above. Let me know if you need me to post it again

Standing at the grand stairs of the pits, Allenye asks, "Shall we pose as slave traders then?"

I am game. Just be prepared, if they see through our deception! Alia nods.

I know, but these things always hurt my sense of disbelief. One moment we are rushing to get the noble woman out of her slavery, the next we are spending three hours to dump someone at the door of a guard station. Not complaining by the way, and it would be unfair to Ennoia to say that we continue while she is doing that. Should have been more clear in my post.

"Fine with me, I will be the grumbling dwarven fighter, people always see what they want to see."

Sorry about the extra three hours! Ennoia would definitely not risk to see Fredrik escape, but if it helps you can go ahead and I'll join you later. I'm also a little surprised to see how long it takes to bring the man to a guard post (and the fact that it's random).

"I will follow you but not pretend anything. If asked directly, know that I won't be able to lie. Silence is an acceptable compromise."

Allenye could do with a good meal and I'm sure the dwarf wouldn't mind a bit of ale, can we hand wave that we milled around town, ate, etc while it took Ennoia the amount of time to turn Frederik in and all be at the steps now?

"Lets push on. I'm fine with the deception. Whatever we need to say to save the noblewoman!"

Yes that is fine Allenye. You prepared yourselves to look acceptable to slave traders.

As you make your way down the staircase you're path is blocked at the gate by a squad of guards. Halt! what is your purpose for entering the pits?

Hoping to look like a seedy slave trader, the one who is in charge, & that she belongs here, Allenye speaks up. "We are here to see Pardu Pildapush about the acquisition of a special servant for me and my companions. We are short on time, so be quick with the ceremonies so we can pass."

The guard glares at Alleneye as he is sweats profusely in the afternoon heat. With a grimace he states you don't cause and problems and we will not have any problems As the guard turns with calloused hands and heaves the large iron gate open to the busy walkway.

As the party enters the walkway they are engulfed into the mass of people as hundreds of people of all different races, line the walkway through the vendors. A group pricing out a slave in a window while a large group of people are surrounding an auctioneer as they bid on a younger group of slaves. There are many cages built into the walls of the buildings as slaves in tattered clothing rest in the shade while the crowds speak of them like they do not even exist and are merely objects.

As the party travels a short distance down the walkway they come across a sign swinging on a building . The sign reads “Pildapush Chattel: Absalom’s Finest.” The building has a few visible windows with bars on the interior with a strong front door that has a "Closed" sign swinging on the latch.

Ruprecht moves up and raps on the door. If there is no answe, he tries to open the door.

The door seems to be locked

What a horrendous place. When we are done with this mission, I'm shutting this whole place down.

Ennoia remains perfectly silent, though her face looks ghastly. She appears to be very nervous.

Perception to look for traps 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

If traps are found, disable device 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Ruprecht does not notice any visible traps

Allenye not wanting to add breaking & entering into her repertoire looks into the windows to see if anything is moving. "If needed I can unlock this door, but let's see if there is another way in that isn't as obvious," Allenye says to Ruprecht as she starts to walk around the building.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

"All I need is a couple seconds and I can have us right in there," the elf mutters as he quickly tries to pop the lock.

Disable Device 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Alleneye does not see any movement.

Ruprecht hears an audible click as the door unlocks

He opens the door, and looks around.

Perception 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

"Pildapush? We need to talk..."

As the party enters they see

Pildapush’s Chattel is tastefully appointed: colorful Katapeshi
rugs adorn the stone floor, while water trickles gently from a
decorative, mosaic fountain. Simple rosewood chairs surround
a round table through which the shiny top of a hookah pokes,
one braided and ebony-tipped smoking arm per chair. Beyond
stands a large, ornate mahogany desk. Two man-sized oval
cages, bolted to the stone floor, sit behind the desk.

Ruprecht sees a middle aged man sitting behind a mahogany desk going over reports. As he looks up from his reports and ledgers he has a look of utter surprise. How.... How did you get in here? Leave now or I will call for the guards at once! The slaves in the cage behind the man are cowering silently in the corner.

"Make no mistakes, we are the law here. Sit down and answer a few questions for us. Despite my contempt for your kind, I need your assistance in our mission, and you will help us if you are a clever man. We are looking for a certain Chelish noblewoman, Lady Anilah Salhar, who was recently sold to slavery. You will assist us in recovering her because it is the right thing to do, and because deep inside you feel that the path you chose is wrong. Redeem yourself... and live."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

The man smugly states “Perhaps someone of that description came through here. Lots of slaves come through here. I will check my records. Come back tomorrow. I may have an answer for you then.”

Ennoia peers at the man. "I think not. You know full well of whom I speak, and you will show us now."

I need a diplomacy or intimidate check if forcing him to answer interrogation questions

There is a Diplomacy roll in Ennoia's next to last post, DM. Or are you saying we need more of them?

Yes another one

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Pildapush's eyes glance up from his document at Ennoia's declaration. The heavy set man sighs Look, I did buy and sell Anilah. I had no idea who she was at the time—I swear it! I sold the Grand Ambassador's wife to a Katapeshi slave ship that was in the docks. The ship was called the....One second while I look it up. The middle aged man stands to go to his safe and pulls out a large ledger. After a minute of going through the ledger his finger stops Yes, Yes here it is. The vessel was called the "No Return", though I have no idea if it is still there or not I am afraid.

"Who is the Captain of that vessel? Or do you know anything about his crew?"