As they head back into town, Kwin greets the guards at the wall warmly. "If you can join me later at Bristleback's, I've got some stories you might enjoy. Especially if you hate gnolls as much as you should!"
Their first stop will be Kalgor's. "My friend, we need to go get some rest and hot food. But can we leave a few things with you to evaluate? Maybe we can stop back tomorrow and talk over what you think of them?"
Things we'd ask him to look at (unless he tells us they are way out of his wheelhouse) are: the eight gems from the last gnoll room, the ivory figurine from the three bag room, and the golden skull with gem eyes from the teleporting pit room.
Once they get back to the inn and get a seat, Kwin will take out the scroll they found in the three bag room to see if he can interpret it.
Edit: We would also ask Kalgor to verify the values of the gem we found in the shrieker room (250 gp?), the gem we found at the gargoyle (500 gp?), and the mirror with the gold frame from the gnoll room with the dart trap (100 gp?).
The guards are happy to see you return, and are very excited to join you for drinks and stories!
Kalgor is also very happy to see you return and takes a look at everything you lay out before him. He seems quite pleased with what you have on offer, "Of course friends, I will get you an excellent price for these items!"
In the morning Kalgor, when Kwin returns the dwarf says, "This mask and this figurine are quite spectacular! Please bring me any more pieces like this you find! I can offer you 2344 gp for everything."
Rose notices quite a crowd at Bristleback's Inn, there are three new faces seated at one of the tables enjoying a meal. There is a human male, human female and a half-elven male.
Shortly after Bernhard and Serlio show up to hear tales of gnoll killing, the half-elf goes upstairs and the man and woman leave the Inn.
The half-elf nods at Rose, "Please join us. I am Apexamendous, and these are my friend Milo and Quen." The two humans nod but don't say much. Apex seems friendly enough, but the humans seem guarded and cold to Rose. Rose is able to ascertain they are leaving on the ferry tomorrow headed to Elender.
Dobin retires early to his room, tired and well fed, he was dozing by the fire. After being woken for the third time, he decides to head to his own bed for a good nights rest.
Apexamendous looks at the other two quickly, then answers "We are looking for work in the big city. Milo hopes to apprentice as a smith, and Quen hopes to nanny. As for me, " he moves his hands quickly and makes a small image of a smiling halfling appear in the air for a few seconds, "entertainment."
Parfin does nothing but eat and sleep. Once he awakens he'll think about shopping for new gear.
When they arrive at the gates to Zelkor's Ferry, Kwin greets any guards he knows warmly.
Later, after they've set up rooms for themselves, he will get a large table in the common room. As any guardsmen come in, he'll urge them to join him. He'll order a couple of platters of bread, cheeses and fruits for folks to snack on, as well as a couple rounds of ale. He will regale them with tales from Rappan Athuk, focusing on the battles the warriors in the group dominated. He'll gloss over the treasures they've recovered and focus less on talk of traps.
He'll also make a point of asking them about the town in their absence. Any big events, or any interesting comings or goings?
And then the next day, he'll check back with Kalgor and do some shopping as well.
Serlio says the only interesting thing that happened was a few strangers arrived in town looking to hop a ferry to Elender tomorrow (he motions to the half-elf and humans Rose is chatting with), but says there were a few more in the group. Amelia and Odo seem very pleased as the Inn is booked to capacity!
Bath and rest is foremost on Jericho's mind as well, so he heads to sleep when he arrives.
The next day, Kwin makes the rounds around town. He let's Kalgor know that his offer seems reasonable and accepts (unless a PC indicates they don't want to take the overall offer).
He'll start the process of selling the mundane gear they recovered, as well as some of the magical items.
Once that business is conducted, and after a savory lunch at Bristleback, he'll start to ask around town for some of the items he needs.
Scroll of Sleep, , available.
Scribe Ink: Protection from Evil, , not available.
Scribe Ink: Fly, , not available.
Scribe Ink: Web, , available.
Scribe Ink: Invisibility, , not available.
Scribe Ink: Sleep, , available.
He grimaces when the news is broken to him that he will have to wait for some of his arcane ingredients. He goes ahead and asks for them to be procured, hoping that some of the others find themselves waiting for items as well.
Also, what would you think about Kwin crafting a new wondrous item? It would pretty much be the same as Deathwatch Eyes, only substitute Detect Secret Doors for Deathwatch. It would pretty much be an always on Detect Secret Doors. I'm not sure if that would be too powerful and spoil surprises/challenges for you, or if it would speed things up and be convenient since we wouldn't have to spend time and posts checking for secret doors.
Second, switching out Invisibility since you have the scroll is totally fine with me. Thank you for asking.
As for the magic item, I think that sounds like a wonderful idea. It does sound like you guys might have to make a trip to Elender anyway, so those are days you could spend on crafting or something...
Apexamendous smiles appreciatively at Rose's apparent interest. "Oh yes, that would most excellent! I know very little of the city myself, but would love to...explore...someplace new with someone new!"
Taking a tip from the ship's captain, you find yourselves in the Merry Devil. The inn seems pleasant enough, and has a very vibrant common room which Apexamendous is thrilled to perform in. He puts on quite a show of minor illusions mixed in with some singing and a few jokes.
Parfin returns from his first trip to the merchant district with a long face after he is unable to acquire an enchanted earthbreaker he so badly wants.
As the days drift by while the group seeks somewhat elusive merchandise, Kwin retreats increasingly to his room, passing full days secluded in the small space. By the end of the week, he is wearing a fine new cloak, and clear crystal lenses adhere over his eyes.
With his new magical shortsword and a better understanding of using it with his spiked shield, Dobin is also ready to head back!
Jericho passed the time idly by, going so stir crazy, he missed killing stuff. He is hoarding his gold.
Returning to the Demon's Gullet, you set to work looking for missed secret doors.
After some time, Kwin notices a secret hallway which connects back to the fungus room where the shriekers where. Annotated on the map.
Continuing to explore you find a room nearby that has two secret doors, one on the west and one on the east!
"Let's start here." Kwin says, indicating the secret door on the west wall (where I moved his icon). We'll do our usual check (double traps, magic and poison) and then open it up.
This is more like it. Let's see where this goes!
Setting to work on the door, it appears safe enough. Miette releases the simple stone catch that holds it closed.
This room contains three stone sarcophagi and the remains of two wooden coffins that appear to have rotted mostly away, revealing the skeletons they once held. The skeletons in the wooden coffins wear scraps of black shrouding.
"Well this never bodes well...more undead!", the warrior says, readying his new sword and shield.
"That would be a pleasant surprise."
Sadly, Dobin's instincts seem to be spot on as the two skeletal remains rise up, picking up longswords from the coffin remains and lunge forward!
Dobin - Init:
Jericho - Init:
Kwin - Init:
Miette - Init:
Parfin - Init:
Rose - Init:
S - Init:
Z - Init:
Round 1
Dobin
Jericho
Parfin
Skeletons
Miette
Rose
Kwin
Dobin, Jericho and Parfin are up!
Are they skeletons or something more evil? Parfin moves into the room and readies an attack!
for
Jericho moves to door and readies a trip attempt, if it comes within reach.
Knowledge (religion) .
Justing by the (relative) grace of their movements and quality of the weapons the picked up, you would guess these to be some kind of skeletal champions.
Dobin uses his shield to bludgeon the skeleton nearest him.
Attack-melee:
Damage:
The skeletons move in, Dobin and Parfin both miss with their attacks!
Jericho manages to take down the skeleton approaching him!
That skeleton stands back up and attacks Jericho!
*hit*
1 = Dobin 2 = Parfin
*miss*
Round 1
Dobin
Jericho
Parfin
Skeletons
Miette
Rose
Kwin
Miette moves into position and readies her crossbow should she get a clear shot.
Rose and Kwin are up!
Rose notices some movement in the hallway behind you where you entered the room from. Three decomposing corpse are shambling toward the door!
Kwin steps back, making sure he doesn't block Jericho should he need to give ground as well. He casts a quick spell that he hopes will allow him to aid his friends unfettered.
5' step, casting Invisibility, then using Shift class ability to move another 10' back.
Round 2
Dobin
Jericho
Parfin
Skeleton 1 - 4 damage taken
Skeleton 2 - 4 damage taken
Miette
Rose
Kwin
Zombie 1 - 4 damage taken
Zombie 2 - 4 damage taken
Zombie 3 - 4 damage taken
Dobin, Jericho and Parfin are up!
Dobin once again shield-bashes the skeleton in front of him.
Attack-melee:
Damage:
AoO:
Damage:
Attack:
Damage:
Jericho manages to finish off the skeletal champion in front of him!
Round 2
Dobin
Jericho
Parfin
Skeleton 1 - 20 damage taken
Skeleton 2 - 4 damage taken
Miette
Rose
Kwin
Zombie 1 - 4 damage taken
Zombie 2 - 4 damage taken
Zombie 3 - 4 damage taken
Parfin is up!
Parfin attacks again!
for
The skeleton swings again at Parfin!
*miss*
Round 2
Dobin
Jericho
Parfin
Skeleton 1 - 20 damage taken
Skeleton 2 - 4 damage taken
Miette
Rose
Kwin
Zombie 1 - 4 damage taken
Zombie 2 - 4 damage taken
Zombie 3 - 4 damage taken
Miette moves quickly into the hallway before the doorway get blocked with zombies!
Rose and Kwin are up!