lol speeding things up abit. And abit of a running joke in one of my previous games.
The warehouse comes alive with activity as the droning of Maximos picks up its own cadence as he instructs the rest how to operate the crane.
Dundar waits in the boat as............
Geo operates the crane based on Maximos instructions and Hinkle helping as spotter as...........
Dundar waits in the boat...............
As Ēoswulf gamely allows himself to be on the neck of the crane being treated for ride of his life as Geo makes a few mistakes with the crane swinging wildly for a moment with the brave and strong Northman holding on with a formidable grip. It takes some time for the crane to settle down as..................
Dundar waits in the boat...............
The feeling is palpable as finally Ēoswulf manages to hitch the chest securely to the crane and gives the signal as Geo works the crane expertly now to set both Ēoswulf and crate down beside an excited Hinkle as...............
Dundar waits in the boat...............
Contents:
The rescued crate holds a smaller mahogany box inside, which contains five books and a few loose sheets of paper in a leather folder. The titles and subjects seem completely unrelated to each other:
Practical Thaumaturgy
In Accordance with Creation,
Geographic Anomalies of the Inner Sea,
Under Kaer Maga: A Trial and Travel,
Physiology of Dragons: An Illustrated Reference,
Lost Sarusan.
The leather folder contains cargo manifestos, warehouse inventories, and other financial logs from a dozen different merchant houses and trade guilds.
The crate also contains 10 sets of masterwork thieves’ tools, three flasks of alchemist’s fire, a flask of acid, a dozen jars of various inks, a footprint book, adamantine weapon blanch, three bags of powder, a deck of marked cards, and two sets of average loaded dice.
Geoclunicus will take a set of masterwork thieves tools (since I apparently failed to purchase any tools!), and any of the thrown weapons that others do not want. Geo has his own, but why use the consumables if they are provided here!
Geo will also take the loaded dice and marked cards, because those could be fun.
After dividing the loot found and stowing the rest, the party brings back the required items to Guaril whose eyse lit up at your success.
"Ah Spendid! I see that each of you have the makings of a fine pathfinder. Indeed should you ever find yourself in need of the services that I can provide, please feel free to seek me out. I'm sure we can find ourselves a mutual benefit to each of us."
Yes. I was told that othe book would qualify for such. For those who are not sure, we're speaking about faction Journals.
And Now, where too next?
Perception DC 15:
You can't be sure due to the crowd or a trick of the light but someone....nah maybe not ......was following you.
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
"This folder and its contents and many of these other items may be of interest to the Grand Lodge, we should bring it as well and deliver it to the society's scholars..."
Dunbar will take any remaining Alchmist's Fire flasks left, and the acid, and if the Blanch is unclaimed he would gladly upgrade his great axe! But I believe it has been spoken for.
"And a quick swing by a temple if that would be possible as I feel like lone Orc at a Dwarven family reunion..." Dunbar adds as he finishes fastening his armor.
Why don't we give the alcehmist's flasks one each to Dunbar, Eoswulf, and Geo, and he Acid to Dunbar, Powder to Eoswulf, and adamantine weapon blanch you can dice for... Geo will take the ink and fooprint book, just in case they are needed for some other part of this mission.
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
"Well you are in luck my dwarven friend. It looks like the next stop is the temple of the shining star. Shouldn't be to hard to find someone there to fix you up if you aren't feeling well." Hinkle leads the way saying, "I've been there a few times follow me."
Weapon blanches aren't great on melee weapons as they are only good for one hit. Ten arrows on the other hand.
Male NG Human (Ulfen) Barbarian/Rogue 4/1 | HP 44 | AC 24 T 14 FF 21; never flat-footed; +1 vs. traps | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +7, R: +7; +1 vs. traps, W: +3; +2 vs. charm and compulsion | Init: +3 | Perc: +7; +1 vs. traps, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Rage: 17 rounds | Sneak Attack: 1d6 | Rage powers: Knockback, No Escape
arrangement looks good.
Ēoswulf offers Guaril a firm handshake. "Tell me, new friend, have you heard of The Exchange? I am one of their newest members, but even in my inexperience I suspect you ate just the kind of man who would benefit from membership in the Exchange--and we likewise."
Diplomacy, faction journal, untrained, vs. DC 16:1d20 ⇒ 17
lol Yep that works. Except he's already in the Exchange.....in fact he's one of your heads. lol but I suppose that'll work. I never actually found an answer to that one.
"Ah...I see you're well aquainted with The Exchange. I would indeed look forward to seeing what may come with this agreement." clasping the hand of Ēoswulf in a firm handshake, his grip surprisingly strong for one such as he.
Arriving at the Temple of the Shining Star, the you are immediately directed to Ollysta Zadrian. This paladin of Sarenrae is young in her years, but holds herself with the poise of a queen and warrior simultaneously. As she notices the your arrival, she strides forward, addressing the group in a strong voice.
“Thank the light of Sarenrae you have arrived! I knew Ambrus would come through for us in the Silver Crusade. I desperately need you to bring medicine to an orphanage and let me know if the headmistress, Gilga Baltwin, is deserving of our charity. Giving each of you a firm handshake, her grip a testamount to her strength, her gaze unwavering as she looks at each of you in the eye.
"Since our quest began, the needy have clamored for our aid, and I suspect some are abusing our generosity. It may sound cruel, but there are plenty of dishonest people out in the world eager for easy gold." so saying as she clenches her fist before placing them behind her.
“Do you know of the Silver Crusade? After discovering so many factions splintered the Society, a number of us banded together to proliferate the cause of charity and kindness using the Society’s resources. As it is said, ‘The Dawn brings new light’ and I’ve made it my life’s work to use our recent darkness to bring a new light to the world and to the Pathfinder Society. She smiles, its radiance blinding on her hard face.
"I apologize for straying off point. Will you bring this parcel of medicine to Auntie Baltwin’s Home for Recovery in the Eastgate district?” as she holds up a non descript packed parcel in brown.
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
"Anything for the little ones." Hinkle says with a smile, "And we'll look into this Baltwin lady too. Perhaps ask her neighbors if they've noticed anything."
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
"Paladan Zadrian, might I be able to purchase a cure for a sickness from a wretched vermin bite? I want to be fully capable in our mission to serve your cause in the Eastgate and with Auntie Baltwin's" Dunbar asks, he'd held high, despite how bad he feels.
Looking at Dunbar, Ollysta smiles.
"I would love to as such but I have not the spells granted to me to remove such by Sarenae. Perhaps it is her way to further test you? Joining us might be a way for such is the way of the higher powers." she says at some regret being unable to help Dunbar.
"Fret not, rest well at the end of your endeavours, one as strong of heart like you will not fall prey to such a bite." she finishes with conviction.
Turning to gaze around the rest of you.
"I await your news and May Sarenae's Blessings be upon you all."
Diplomacy/ Knowledge (Local) DC 10:
Miltivis, who runs a nearby market, claims he’s served Auntie Baltwin for over 30 years, and while a good customer, she is quite demanding and often rude to the other customers. He says she’s kept his supplier of fine whiskeys in business for decades.
Diplomacy/ Knowledge (Local) DC 15:
Miltivis, who runs a nearby market, claims he’s served Auntie Baltwin for over 30 years, and while a good customer, she is quite demanding and often rude to the other customers. He says she’s kept his supplier of fine whiskeys in business for decades.
Diplomacy/ Knowledge (Local) DC 20:
At the estate across the street, Master Trebb Bonto, a retired builder, says nothing but nice things of Lady Baltwin, as he calls her. He recounts tales of tea and games on the sitting porch, though if pressed, he lets slip that she often cheats at games and sometimes had some shady characters coming to whisper in her ear and palm her small bags of what might have been money before slinking away. “Otherwise a fine lady, indeed.” he quickly adds.
At Auntie's Baltwin:
Nearly swarming with cats and children, this fine upper-class home appears to be clean and in good condition considering the number and ages of its inhabitants. Three young boys shoot marbles in the dirt near the side porch, and inside strewn toys and more cats lie about on the floors. A few children take care of chores, while coughs and sneezes softly erupt from the children’s dormitories upstairs.
Geoclunicus returns from his information gathering.
"Well, dearies, I think our Auntie here may be a drunk. Speaking with Miltivis, who runs a nearby market, she is demamding and rude, and a regular buyer of the finer whiskiess."
"I suggest we talk to the children, too. That should tell us much!"
DC 10 and DC 15 spoilers had the same info - was that intentional?
Gilga Baltwin’s neighbors Travost and Tirelle Anthos are frankly tired of the noises the children make and the retinue of cats—though they do appreciate the latter’s mousing skills. They admit to being happy when Auntie Baltwin sends the children “off into the town” during the day, as it gives them a few hours of peace and quiet before they return in the evening.
Nope, I copied and pasted wrong.....Didn't proof read it...
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
"Like those three boys playing marbles?" Hinkle says gesturing at the three boys playing in the dirt near the side porch. The gnome walks over to the boys in the yard. "Morning lads how goes the game?"
"Ah, Marbles, this is easy! children, I am sure you know, for a collision occurring between object one and object two in an isolated system, the total momentum of the two objects before the collision is equal to the total momentum of the two objects after the collision. That is, the momentum lost by object one is equal to the momentum gained by object two ... therefore ... "
uh aid diplo by making them WANT to tak to someone else:1d20 ⇒ 3
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
Dunbar stands at attention, his axe at port arms, and stairs at the children disapprovingly attempting to gently intimidate them into speaking with Geo.
Grrrrr... Intimidate:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
The 3 boys stare goggled eyed at both gnomes as they casually sit in their game adn begin to discuss the finer points of it though most of it fly straight into teh clouds to be lost forever more.
They only turn to look at Geo when he speaks and huddling behind the biggest of them all, answer
"Auntie Baltwin told us nah to speek with strangers."
You also noticed them edging backwards..........ever so slightly.
Children Terrified coming right up....Also Happy Father's Day!!!
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
"Now boys, you should know that we are no base cretins that would pray on the youth of this city, we are Pathfinders and if you assist us in answering but a few simple questions, you too can take part of out great glory as we complete a very important mission for the Society! This I swear to yo to be true." Dunbar adds as he senses his gentle intimidation was a bit too sharp.
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
"Sorry about that kids, dwarves can be a bit grumpy when they first meet someone. After they decide they like you then you have a good friend for life." Hinkle says with a wink.
Max sits down with the kids and starts drawing lines into the sand. After a complex treatise in vector physics and linear algebra Max asks, "May I barrow this?", and takes a shot...
marble shot:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
"hmm ... Not much better than your shot. How do you do it? Does Mistress Baldwin play games with you? Teach you?"
The kids shudder and demostrate an unwillingeless to speak further with you though one question remains. Crystal clear.
"What's Pathfinder?" the youngest among them speaks up before being shushed by the others.
By this time, a voice screeches out from the house.
"Who are you and why are you accosting these kids?" An old woman steps forth from the house attempting to be intimidating but fails at that. Slightly stooped and dressed in simple home spun clothing, she looks slightly nervous as she takes in your arms.
Male Dwarf (CORE) Fighter- 2 | AC:18 T:13 FF:15 | HP 24/24 | F+5, R+3, W+1 | CMB=5 CMD=18 | Init +5 | Perc +2, +4 to notice unusual stonework.
Dunbar lowers his great axe blade to the ground and uses the handle to balance himself as he squats down so that he almost has to look up to the children and says with great inflection, "Pathfinders are brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil. Some might cut their way through monster-filled ruins and cities rife with political intrigue to emerge as a famous hero laden with fabulous treasure, some will fall victim to treacherous traps and fiendish monsters in a forgotten dungeon, either way, they are dedicated to the adventure itself."
He then stands and looks squarely at Auntie Baltwin and impassively says, "Having the young'uns sleep head to foot in their bunks will limit the spread of sickness," as he glances upwards to the cacophony of coughs and sneezes coming from the upper floors of the house. He finishes with, "...at least the cats will keep the vermin filth and sickness away, if you clean up after them."
Whit this he shivers a bit, and his gut wretches as the Dwarf all but feels the sickness flowing through his body from the earlier rat bite.
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
Hinkle notices the look of confusion forming on Auntie Baltwin's face. "Apologies, we are here from the temple of the shining star to deliver some medicine. Thought we'd check up on some of the little ones before we knocked on the door." Hinkle says with an innocent smile.
Auntie Baltwin sniffs at Dunbar.
"One like you would not understand what it takes to keep the little ones safe and healthy. Gold is not something to be found easily and hence the charity of the good Sliver Crusade is much valued though their agents leave much to be desired. Who knows what one can catch what sickness or disease from where you come from."
Beckoning to the others.
"I bid you welcome and thanks for the supplies, they are much needed. It would be best if you spoke to me first before speaking to the children, they're not used to speaking to sudden strangers." showing the others the way in.
"Seems like one of you seem sickened. Come on in and I'll treat you. Years of experience would have taught that." with deft hands she treats the rat bite on Dubar with a poutrice, foul smelling as it is, works. Bringing down the swelling and making Dunbar slightly more comfortable as his body relaxes under the poutrice's contents.
Geo However spots that Auntie Baltwin's complexion to the untained eye is flushed with health but to him, it's something more. What's More she eyes Ēoswulf with a passing interest........
Geo may make a heal check.
Unfortunately, Geo doesn't draw any futher conclusions from his observations but he's it could mean something to others more skilled in its symptoms.......
HP 21/21 | AC: 17 T:13 FF:15 | F: +4 R:+3 W:+7 (+2 vs illusions) | CMB: 1 CMD: 13 | Init +2, Perc +4| Speed 20
Hinkle watches as Auntie Baltwin tends to Dunbars wounds. "Your skill with natural remedies is impressive. I can see how you've kept this place going. Even before you were getting outside aid."
Hinkle will keep his eyes open for any signs of her drinking habit.
"Not entirely, the house gets lonely by myself and though I manage.....A strong man around this place would give this place a more 'family' feel" Baltwin replies, gazing at Ēoswulf...........
Hinkle on the other hand while staying silent and observing the interaction between the Ulfen strongman of the party and their current mission objective, notices teh same tell signs that Geo Does.
Heal Check for Hinkle as well. And anybody else who made a Perception DC 12 check.
