"Damndable thing!" Nym shouts while dodging the nipping skull. Seeing the logic behind Aldous' words he goes back to smothering.
With a shrug, Galadan moves away from the burning skulls, but he keeps a wary eye on their movements. He attempts to find a tapestry or curtain that hasn't already been grabbed yet.
Kevin watches as Wren stumbles away from the skull, then moves into action. "I will deal with the skulls!"Kevin draws his sword and moves to attack the closest enemy.
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Summary
Wren runs outside and collapses.
Andrea heals Wren.
Nym tries in vain to fight the fire.
Kevin manages to dispose the skull that attacked Galadan
Galadan gathers a tapestry and is ready to help fighting the fire.
Aldous and the dog manage to extinguish one square of fire but another one springs up immediately.
2 Squares with fire still left.
1 skull left
Actions for next turn
Wren will stand and pick up 'her' spellbook, clutching it again against her body.
"Thank you for your touch, Andrea. Fire is hot." Wren's smile at Andrea is not unlike a seagull swallowing a large nugget of bread.
Andrea is always so nice to me. We're besties.
Galadan rushes towards another fire with the tapestry in hand, less fearful of the fire than he should be with his judgment of resistance. He starts attempting to smother it.
Round 5:
"Good show, Kevin! We may yet prevent the Hall from burning down..."
He then continues to try to assist the Hound in putting out the fire...
Kevin moves to attack another skull.
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Hesitant to face open flame again, Nym's knuckles turn white gripping the tapestry. Mastering himself with a muttered curse, he attempts to put out the remaining fire again.
"Don't just talk Wren..grab a bucket and fight this fire.."
Maybe she'll shut up if she has something to do
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Kevin
Indeed - they both were across the room.
Summary:
The last skeleton gets hacked into pieces by Kevin.
Galadan manages to get one fire out and between Nym, the hound and Aldous the last flames slowly extinguish.
Outside Wren slowly gathers her powers again and Andrea organises the crowds who will take care any remaining smouldering bits of wood don't catch fire again.
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Catching up with fame and XP
Fame at the start of day should have been 34
240 XP for the Piper of Illmarsh
80 XP for the flaming skulls
160 XP to rescue the town hall for burning down
+3 Trust for rescuing the town hall
80 XP for rescuing at least one villager
+1 Trust point for rescuing at least one villager
For a spectacular performance I rule that Wren is regarded as one trust level below the rest f the group. The only effect is that she has lower bonus on diplomacy checks with villagers as the rest of the party.
You are offered a reward of 500 GP to solve the problem in Ravengro. Feel free to add this as cash to everyone.
You know have the lower level of Ravengro left. I would suggest to deal with that next day in game time. That way you start fresh and with all resources. You still have a few hours and some money to prepare.
I realise that this is something that would not be available 'off the shelf', but if I purchased a MW Courtier's Outfit (80gp), would it be possible to get the Master at the school to turn it into a 'Courtier's Outfit of Prestidigitation'?
As per item creation rules, for something that is use-activated/continuous, cost is spell level x caster level x 2000.
For Prestidigitation, that would be 0.5 x 1 x 2000 = 1000 x 0.5 (because Prestidigitation has a duration of 24 hours) = (500gp)
Basically, I like the idea of an immaculately tailored outfit, that is essentially stain-immune, whose color scheme I can change at will, and that I can cause to produce a faint, pleasant scent (all as per Prestidigitation) :-)
Thoughts?
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Actually no - that discount only applies to the marvellous and trusted Wren.
The admired rest of the group is currently at a 20% discount. You noticed that you seem to lose a little bit of trust (1 point) each morning. Once you drop below 36 you will be back to 10% (and 5% for Wren).
I hope Wren doesn't seem to feel singled out. It was a marvellous piece of role-play. But it backfired really, really badly in the eyes of the villagers. Some even saw her fleeing the building, her feathers on fire and going down while her comrades saved the day.
I can see her as trusted but not as admired by the villagers.
The coat should be fine.
it will likely take 2-3 days. Not in the mood to look up rules now but that seems reasonable. You will pay when you order - so no worry about the discount.
Andrea feels pleased with herself after the incident.She felt useful helping the poep0le of Ravengro and the offer of a reward is enough to make her stay and help in the continuing clearance of the Prison.
Wren will spend the day nursing her wounds and mending her armor, always with her new spellbook nearby.
Wren is happy to contribute 228 gp to the Wand of CMW and even offers to go buy it so that all her friends can see her again.
At night, Wren will again build a little nest near Andrea as she's a bit spooked and doesn't want to sleep alone.
Luckily for Andrea, the spookery makes Wren more quiet, rather than louder.
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When Kevin approaches the smithy he finds the gruff dwarf idle and in a foul mood. All happenings at Ravengro seem to affect her as much as the rest of the community.
With trepidation you tell her your needs as no sense motive is needed that approaching the dwarf with the wrong proposal will spell a rebuff.
Hearing about your needs you see a strange change happen in the dwarf. She straightens up and while you would never expect a smile on her lips you can see a shine to her eyes that hasn't been there moments ago.
Without a word she leads you into her work area. There she shows you a black lump of metal. You recognize it as sky metal. Your heart sinks as this bit of metal isn't even worked on yet.
But to you surprise you only hear a short mumble
"Morrow morning ready"
With this words she just lets you stand where you are - seemingly forgotten. But moments later you hear her shouts to her assistants to heat the fire, to get extra coals, to come here NOW.
You have no idea how she wants to finish it in that short time and if it means she will drive her helpers to exhaustion. But you feel confident that whatever she is able to do will surely be fit for your needs.
Andrea has no problem with her share of the monies being used for the wand after all she'll be using it.
She's also grateful for the quieter Wren.
The next morning, Wren will spend some time with her spellbook(s) and prepare to head on out to Harrowstone.
We need to protect this town. These are my friends. Now, what spells will be useful this day?
After eating breakfast (and resuming a bit of her normal chatter), Wren is ready to head out.
Galadan is nursing a major headache this morning after another restless night with more nightmares, and holy symbols burning through his head.
"Mistress Wren. Why don't you stay in today? I'm sure our hostess could use your assistance in the house. I regret to say that some of us have been rather messy houseguests. And there is a whole library of forbidden lore that aches to be read and interpreted."
"Mistress Wren. Why don't you stay in today? I'm sure our hostess could use your assistance in the house. I regret to say that some of us have been rather messy houseguests. And there is a whole library of forbidden lore that aches to be read and interpreted."
"Oh no Galadan, we must get on to Harrowstone and finish our work there. As much as I do love the library here, I'm afraid that you might not survive the horrors at Harrowstone without me. After all, who would tell you all about the intricacies of the skeleton or zombie? Who else is as versed as I with in wonders of the spirit world?"
Wren attempts to cast Prestidigitation to help clean up her nest a bit.
Will Save
"There, I cleaned up a bit. Your turn!"
Galadan frowns as he considers Wren's words. "Yes, we will certainly need your help at Harrowstone Prison. But I'm sure many of us will be going to town first to gather more supplies. While we're away, why don't you help the Professor's daughter."
"And try not to cast any spells if you can help it. It's very nice to see your magical feathers clean up the place, but we can avoid mishaps if you just do things mundanely."
Wren cocks her head as if trying to recall something.
"Mishaps, Galadan? What mishaps has my magic caused? I think I would find your insights more forceful with some examples of my magical mishaps."
Wren seems delighted to have such an active discussion partner.
"We can talk while you clean up your area, Galadan. I'll regale you with what I've learned of this new spellbook! It's quite keen..."
Coming in with a steaming cup of coffee and a frightening case of bed-head, Nym noticably perks when Wren mentions the spell book.
"I"ve been meaning to ask you about that, my friend. I was wondering if you might share some of the secrets you've unlocked in that book of yours."
Wren looks at Nym as if seeing him for the first time.
"Oh, Nym, it's you! Of course you can see my spellbook."
Wren offers Nym her feather decorated spellbook, but not her special precious spellbook.
Kevin stumbles in with a cup of coffee that he promptly tips a bit from his flask into. Seeing some one watching, he simply shrugs his shoulders."It is the only way I can even drink the stuff."
Slippery little sparrow isn't she? I wonder if she's purposefully avoiding the subject, or just truly this oblivious...with her, it's hard to decide.
"Yes, thank you..." Nym says dryly. Handling the book carefully, so as not to knock any feathers loose he sets down at the table and begins absently looking through it for interesting arcane secrets the feathermage might have discovered. "Did you find anything of interest in the book you found in Harrowstone?"
Slippery little sparrow isn't she? I wonder if she's purposefully avoiding the subject, or just truly this oblivious...with her, it's hard to decide.
Just to be clear (so I'm not unintentionally being a jerk to Nym), Wren isn't really willing to share the spellbook because of her compulsion, right Thod?
Otherwise Wren would gladly be rid of the evil, blood-on-the-wall painting, tainted, non-feathery book. :)
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Wren calmly walks away from Nym with her precious in her arms, still ready to go to Harrowstone.
"Come along, Plumie."
She idly scratches her armpit.
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The night once again is filled with nightmares.
Ghosts and burning skeletons attack you at each corner of Harrowstone.
You dream walking around Harrowstone. Your name seems to appear written in blood everywhere. You turn around a corner and suddenly see all your names written on a white wall. You feel disoriented and don't know what happened next but somehow you cry. Cry on top of a ruined spellbook. Or do you cry because you are the only one of your group left and you didn't manage to save them.
You dream about Harrowstone. You wander around when you get separated from the rest. You feel pain in your back and lose concioisness. When you wake up on the dream you notice you are alone. Abandoned. You cry for help, for anyone - but nobody answers.
Blood, there is blood all around you. You have been victorious. Your training with the sword helped you to kill everyone who opppsed you But looking around you realize the price was high. Together with your enemies you see all your friends slumped on the ground - dead.