You can find buyers for magic items at half listed value in Kintargo. Getting a better price takes more work and draws more attention.
Any other suggestions about the location of the next Silver Council meeting?
I'm leaning towards the Tooth and Nail, given the lack of any other desirable location. I'm nervous about holding it at the Lucky Bones, and potentially giving the enemy clues to the location of our base.
Maybe we find a spot in the ... less pretty... parts of town -- I"m thinking that the community grateful that we saved them from the serial killer might be quite accommodating -- might even know of a space (like an empty apartment).
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Rebellion Stuff - Weeks 15 & 16
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==Upkeep Phase
==Activity Phase
Security * Team = GP
==Event Phase
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== Team-A === (Merchants^2)
Flaetcher Kaneson (male half elf)
Morgar Manthai (male human) - charmed by imp
Zenger the Quick (male human)
Bolidino (male human) - killed in collapse
Umma LeGuin (female half elf)
Lankora Idall (female gnome)
== Team B === (Thieves^2)
Tuck
(Halflings)
== Team C === (Freedom Fighters^1)
(Mercenaries)
F.Crow+5
== Team D === (Infiltrators^2)
Octavio, Order of Torrent
(4 Hellknights)
Benjen Preveau
Hortense Lierre
Ilsani Aberveen
Kasston Auruda
== Team E === (Spies^3)
Aava— the spokesperson for the elves
Maenu and Saracea two females
Iquellan and Velmaian - two men
(5 Acisazi Sea Elves)
Ok, based on the limit, that's a level 1 wand... unless I can get a partially-depleted level 2 wand (1200 gp would be 13 charges?)
I'm actually thinking 13 (and a third) charges of see invisible is probably the best bet -- it avoids rushing headlong into the issue of the non-scaling of wands (in terms of DCs, punch, duration, etc.)
I am good with partial charged wands up to 2nd level spells. Not sure how much a wand with 1 charge of meteor swarm would be. But that is outside the limits of Kintargo to offer.
May I suggest a wand of lesser restoration?
Yes, again with the fewer charges as the level 2 spell.
Somehow this thread didn't show me any updates, so I missed a good chunk of discussion.
If he gets the +2 mithral chainmail, Talvek can use his armor/wand gift to get a wand for someone else.
Yes that is fine too. Party healing or buff wands are always handy.
Also, and I did not have time to check, but there have been various potions found in the last adventure which I am not sure if those were accounted for on the loot sheet.
Gonna pick up a +1 buckler as my free piece of armor.
I assume that for Vyre social encounters, it's OK to wear light armor under your clothes.
Note that Lubella is willing to let others use her Wand of Mage Armor if they are concerned about their armor protection. She's really not using it
anymore, in any case.
Looks like Sidius and Kanji have to select/order their outfits for the Queen' Banquet (which is tonight).
Lubella is mentioning the Ustalavic novels and exquisite banquet utensils simply because those were mentioned in the highest DC of the Gather Information checks, so I'm presuming will be less likely for the Queen of Delights to receive those as a gift.
Lubella has a trait that allows her to deal non-lethal damage with her scimitar without suffering the usual -4 penalty to hit, so that's why I'm trying to figure out whether it would be considered a "small blade", and thus an acceptable thing to carry. Her scimitar is a small sized weapon in game terms simply because she is a small character. I think we do want to avoid dealing lethal damage in Vyre unless absolutely necessary (“I May Wound Yet Shall Not Kill”). I'm not convinced that there will actually be combat involved at the Queen's Banquet (it may well be a purely non-combat encounter).
Final notes before banquet. Weapons are allowed. Armor heavily frowned upon. One gift for the party is fine. Just need to know who presents it and what it is.
I added a table to the maps page and will need to know general outfit, weapons visible, buffs/spells and diplomacy/bluff. Again this will be mostly diplomatic in nature.
I think either Lubella or Talvek should present the gift. Talvek can get +10 to Perception and Sense Motive against the Queen of Delights, as well as +5 to Diplomacy (via Focused Scrutiny). That gives him a +21 bonus to diplomacy before any other buffs like Heroism.
Sidius will have pre-cast merge with familiar and mage armour before heading over. Aeria will be merged when we arrive - and we'll see whether or not that changes over the course of the evening.
Sorry, am on vacation so slow to post.
Looks like we have to figure out who will try to figure out how to eat each course, and who will watch.
Lubella has +5 Knowledge Local and +5 Knowledge Geography
Talvek seems to be the best person to try to figure out the method, with +15 Knowledge (local) and +8 Knowledge (geography). He can add inspiration, although he'll run out of that.
Kenji has +11 Knowledge (local) and +8 Knowledge (geography)
Arcos has +10 Knowledge (local)
We have Good Hope on everyone at the start, but it only lasts 14 minutes total from the start of the introductions.
Lubella has 3 castings of Heroism left (70 minutes duration), and 2 Good Hope (14 minutes when extended), although I can't see how she can cast a spell without being noticed.
We also have Message (duration 70 minute), but only Lubella can whisper messages to everyone.
True, but we can whisper back to Lubella, who can pass the message to the others.
@GM Aarvid:
Are there any ways to conceals spellcasting? I can't find anything clear about it in the rules.
Figure each course is 30 mins. Initial buffs will not last past first course unless lasts 40+ mins like messaging
Without a feat, Spell casting cannot be hidden while at the table. You’d have to create diversion or find someplace outside of ballroom.
Luckily I previously put a single skill point into Sleight of Hand.
Good hope still available for this first course (only)
I think we're waiting on Arcos and Kenji:
Will need an attempt or pass from Kenji and Arcos to continue to the next course. Also, there was a question for Kenji but I did not see a response.
Don't forget the +2 morale bonus from Good Hope. I get the impression that the final total determines how many of the appetizer that you successfully consume.
Sorry folks, been slammed prepping and now competing at a timber sports competition. I've just finished my events and should be able to get back to things by Sunday at the latest. Would you mind botting me for this course?
FYI - on business travel Weds to Friday this week. So will be posting from phone or as time permits.
Talvek, do you get 'free inspiration' from a feat or trait?
Knowledge local, free inspiration
I was finding only "Expanded Inspiration" is free for
these: Diplomacy, Heal, Perception, Profession, and Sense Motive checksOr does each use counts against your 7/day? I am probably missing something.
Can inspiration be used on saves?
Also, remember (from Christmas) each PC has a seashell for a one-time reroll, if desired. :)
Inspiration can be used on saves, at the cost of 2 uses of inspiration.
Talvek has Expanded Inspiration and Underworld Inspiration, which give him free uses for almost everything except physical skills. The basic Inspiration ability has free uses for any trained Knowledge check, Spellcraft or Linguistics.
Ok thanks (possibly again). I never delved deep into that class so the mechanics you have to help me. :)
Investigators totally eat the lunch of rogues -- so much so that they needed to make unchained. ;)
I’m having computer issues, so posting will be affected until I resolve them.
Flying back home tomorrow…
Computer issues resolved (for now).
Good deal. I just landed back home. Will get post up tonight
Will be back from vacation on Monday so will be able to normally from Tuesday onwards.
I'm going to have to reply on someone else passing the checks to figure out how to open the dodecahedrons for this course.
After buying a new computer, Hero Lab is crashing when I try to load my old .por file. I've e-mailed Lone Wolf Development, but it will likely take several days to get a reply.
Oh bummer on the crashes. Usually I get hit with the issue migrating the HL license to the new computer. Their help desk is actually pretty responsive.
FYI - since it will matter, you can plan on leveling to 8th after this dinner and return to Kintargo.
I'll level to 8th once I can load my present .por file. I'm currently getting the message: "Due to an unexpected error loading the new game system, Hero Lab is unable to continue and must exit." I've sent an email to customer service, but I don't I'll get through to a human on a Sunday.
Good luck and no rush here. We have a bit left to resolve and the trip back so you probably have all of next week.
Are we expected to present the Queen with one group gift, or a gift from each person?
You can do either - whoever is presenting a gift, must make the primary roll - diplomacy, bluff or intimidate. The others can assist, if not presenting their own gift, and making their own roll.
Arcos can also attempt to open the sauce for the dessert course. It looks like he has +11 Disable Device.
I've successfully moved my Hero Lab license; now I just have to stop Hero Lab from crashing when I try to load my character.
Sorry had crazy day driving all over with kids. Will get post up tonight.
And with the closing of the dinner (extra curricular activities not withstanding) the party has enough XP to level to 8th.
You can apply standard HP and skill bonuses. Tally up gold and magic items. I will not adjust for any wealth per level excess or gaps until the end of this book.