He replies, "The last year that I remember, 2018."
"You missed out on the great toilet paper shortage, Matthew." Stratton smirks. "Speaking of religion, maybe while we wait, Zaidel could take Alexandr through the Blessings of the Gods ceremony?"
Jean finds the group hanging around the statue of Hera after about an hour of searching as he flies over the groups' haunts.
"Speaking of religion, maybe while we wait, Zaidel could take Alexandr through the Blessings of the Gods ceremony?"
The satyr snaps affirmative to the oni. "Great idea, Stratton! Alexandr, please follow me."
The caydenite leads the former russian to a quiet spot about 15 feet away. Both men sit down across from each other as Zaidel begins the Ritual of Understanding: explaining the Gods and their relation to Arcanium. Zaidel and Alexandr finish up before Jean lands. Alexandr now has a small by exquisite amulet around his neck similar to the others.
Interesting, are there like, deefic non aggression pacts, non interference rules? Are any deities in a cold war type state with each other? Also, who are the top 3 femme fatales of this setting? Ehhmmm, asking for a friend.
Alexandr follows the lections.
|
Jean lands in front of the group and says, "Hi guys, I have a task to complete if anyone is interested in coming. The Cannibal Child that we found seems to have life essence, I am not sure if that is a soul or just
positive energy, which is probably why the other undead were after it. I am going to go back to the necropolis to figure out why with someone from the Death temple. Is anyone up to coming along to figure out what is happening?"
Interesting, are there like, deefic non aggression pacts, non interference rules? Are any deities in a cold war type state with each other? Also, who are the top 3 femme fatales of this setting? Ehhmmm, asking for a friend.
Alexandr follows the lections.
Communique Ring
Price 9,000 gp; CL 6th; Aura moderate transmutation
DESCRIPTION
Created in pairs or sets, these simple golden rings allow for short-range communication between the wearers. As long as the wearers are within 5 miles of one another, they can communicate by whispering, causing the other ring to whisper the words to the recipient. Words spoken into or recited by a communique ring can be heard by nearby creatures if the wearer speaks too loudly. A communique ring transmits sound only while worn, and a wearer can remove the ring if she needs to be silent. Only magical silence or distance will block this communication, and wearers can speak through walls and other obstructions normally. The rings pick up only sound directly spoken into them by the wearer with the intent to transmit, not ambient sounds or the voices of other creatures.
---
Ring of Sustenance
Aura faint conjuration; CL 5th; Slot ring; Price 3,750 gp; Weight —
DESCRIPTION
This ring continually provides its wearer with life-sustaining nourishment. The ring also refreshes the body and mind; its wearer needs only sleep 2 hours per day to gain the benefit of 8 hours of sleep. This allows a spellcaster that requires rest to prepare spells to do so after only 2 hours, but this does not allow a spellcaster to prepare spells more than once per day. The ring must be worn for a full week before it begins to work. If it is removed, the owner must wear it for another week to reattune it to himself.
---
Dungeon Ring
Aura moderate divination; CL 8th; Slot ring; 375 gp (prisoner’s ring); Weight —
DESCRIPTION
A jailer’s dungeon ring is worked gold, set with carnelians. The ring is magically attuned to one or more iron prisoner’s dungeon rings. When the wearer of a jailer’s ring places a prisoner’s ring on a subject, the prisoner cannot remove the ring without the use of a remove curse, limited wish, miracle, or wish spell. The wearer of the jailer’s ring can also remove a linked prisoner’s ring at any time.
The jailer is aware of any wearer of a linked prisoner’s ring like a constant status spell. Additionally, all wearers of linked prisoner’s rings count as familiar to the jailer for purposes of spells such as scrying and teleport.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Feats Forge Ring; Spells scrying, status; Cost 8,000 gp (jailer’s ring), 125 gp (prisoner’s ring)
---
Ring of Protection
Aura faint abjuration; CL 5th; Slot ring; Price 18,000 gp (+3)
DESCRIPTION
This ring offers continual magical protection in the form of a deflection bonus of +3 to AC.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Feats Forge Ring; Spells shield of faith;
---
Curse: It can only be used by a Chosen.
18,000+4200+9,000= 30,200 10% discount= 27,180
He slowly restates the words he does not understand, "great toilet paper shortage? How can there be a shortage? I understand why there is a shortage here. Good luck finding any TP let alone Charmin."
---
He restates making sure he has all the facts before making a decision, "So what I am hearing is we have three goals in mind. First Alexandr's quest that only lasts 14 days, and we likely need to get the shipment back before the time limit ends. We have a quest to head back to Owl Port and deal with monsters around there. Third we can head back to the Necropolis to deal with undead. From what I am hearing Alexandr's quest would take priority because it has a time limit, are there any other factors to include? Do we still have a Town Portal open from the Necropolis?"
Interesting, are there like, deefic non aggression pacts, non interference rules? Are any deities in a cold war type state with each other? Also, who are the top 3 femme fatales of this setting? Ehhmmm, asking for a friend.
"Right off the top of my head, we have Matthew. He originally sided with Hestia in a Olympic Cold War. Hestia lost, and Matthew was punished. Despite the fact that Matthew is now with the Cayden Cailean Familia, it is known the Greek Gods hold grunges tightly. So I've been on the watch for any of the major players in the Olympic Pantheon looking for a score to settle." Zaidel bows to the statue of Hera. "So far, only Hera has shown no acts of aggression against our boy Matt and his family. It is entirely possible she blessed Matthew's and Alia's union."
The satyr turns to Matthew with an apologetic look. "Sorry, Matt. He asked."
"As for 'femme fatales'", Zaidel paused as he turned back to the Alexandr. "From who I've dealt with, Calistria is the Queen of Femme Fatales. If she likes you, you're golden. If she doesn't, I imagine you're mostly fuçked. So far, she seems to favor Cayden and myself. Treating the elven goddess of lust with respect goes a long way."
"If you find yourself at Calistria's Bordello, ask for Ariane. She's a supple dark-skinned elf woman who loves anal. Tell her, Zaidel says hello. And but if you are looking for lethal beauty, I would say both Mia and Angelica fit that bill perfectly." Zaidel smiled and bowed graciously at the paladin and huntress.
"Its all good just don't ask me to talk about it." He interjects and then listens to Zaidel more intently.
Mia and Angelica are likely not there to be bowed too as this conversation followed the talk of gods.
With the appearance of Mia, Angelica, and Alia. The first two tell of the different events that they found.
"I know the child is likely fairly important, but I've already promised myself to Alexandr's quest. If it can wait until after, I will gladly go with you." Stratton says to Jean.
Once the new events are exposed, Stratton asks the ladies "If we've still time today, would you mind showing us these places and we can give a try? Maybe strengthen ourselves more before embarking on the Russian Quest?"
She quickly says and gets up leading the group to the new event, "Sounds good Stratton, let's go to mine first, maybe strengthen ourselves before the scorching sands have a chance at killing us."
She leads the group to a building that is in ruins but you can see the glowing sigils along the doorway. The roof is gone and looks to have three stories in its prime. Different large trees have grown through the floor boards.
She tells the group what she knows, "This is the Searching Wand Event. You should first try to climb up and touch a painting, then come down and touch a tree."
As you walk under the entrance the trees glow for a moment and the three paintings on the back wall. Each painting is at each different level.
Birch, Maple, Mahongony, Willow, Oak, Cherry, pine, apple, walnut, pear, apricot, redwood.
"Apparently once done you will get a magical Stick I assume a wand or a magical trinket." She relays before entering through the doorway.
She goes to the wall and tries to climb. Not successful she goes over to the cherry tree and touches it. A stick falls from the tree, she picks it up and comes back to the group. She tries to go through the doorway again but can't. She wonders aloud, "I wonder if it is a daily reset, weekly, or monthly."
She casts detect magic on the cherry stick...
She replies to Jean, "If we walk it is likely going to take three days, or half that time on horses to get to the shipment, then we have to track it down and return the same amount."
She tries the event next trying to climb.
She fails as well then goes over to the redwood, she takes her branch and comes outside.
Stratton casts one of his fly spells and flies up to the top painting touching it. He then gently floats back down and touches the Apple tree.
charges
He tries the event next trying to climb.
He takes his time climbing up the wall. At the top he touches the painting. He jumps down taking some damage and gets up. He grabs a branch from the pear tree.
She tries the event next trying to climb.
She gets up 10 feet but then looses her footing and drops.
She grabs a branch from the pear tree too.
When identifying the sticks, she casts detect magic and assists, taking a 10 for 16, +2.
Angelica takes point on identifying the wands, unless someone has higher than a +7. With Alia's, Mia's, and Zaidel's help she learns:
cherry - darting duplicate
redwood - burning hands/+3 morale bonus on next attack
apple - emblazoned crest
pear - endothermic touch/+3 on Acrobatics checks
pear - celestial healing/increases your number of AoOs by 1.
Birch, Maple, Mahongony, Willow, Oak, Cherry, pine, apple, walnut, pear, apricot, redwood.
Abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, Evocation, illusion, necromancy, transmutation, universal, random and +1 bonus, random and +2 bonus, random and +3 bonus
cherry illusion
redwood
apple transmutation
pear
pear
Witnessing Stratton's oversimplification of the task, Zaidel also uses one of his fly spells, and touches the highest painting, then slowly drifts down to touch the oak street and set down.
Wand of Snowball!
Once everyone has had a chance to get a wand, she leads the group to the next event.
She tells the group, "I was not very successful in finding out what these events do."
Telling Stones: Walking into a fenced secluded grove you see lights glow on the first step. Try to remember the pattern and jump where the glowing showed.
1d6 ⇒ 3 ability
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0 bonus
1d6 ⇒ 1 5-6 gain a skill bonus
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 bonus
Walking into a fenced secluded grove she sees lights glow on the first step. She tries to remember the pattern and jumps where the glowing showed. Acrobatics DC 18: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Reward:
Glowing blue crystal and a small chest of coins.
The Singing Bird:
1d6 ⇒ 3 ability
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1 bonus
1d6 ⇒ 2 5-6 gain a skill bonus
1d3 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 bonus
Lift the stone that the singing bird lands on., Str DC 10, 12, 14.
Con +1
The Singing Bird: There are a ring of large boulders all around in a circle. You see several birds eating. It looks like someone put down birdseed on the rock wall. There is an opening and inside you see grass and boulders. As one of you walks in all the birds retreat to the top of the boulders except for one. It tweets and stands on a heavy boulder.
She offers her wand to whoever thinks they can use it: pear wand - celestial healing/increases your number of AoOs by 1. charges: 10.
---
She raises her finger and says, "I think I got this!"
She walks in and sees the glowing lights which fade in a matter of seconds and does her best remembering them and jumping from rock to rock.
She tells the group, "I was right. Look at the glowing spots and then try to jump on those corresponding stone rocks. At the end there is a chest and I got a glowing blue stone and some coins."
---
Then at the The Singing Bird she offers to go first again, she takes her time and rages, lifting the rock, throwing it out of the ring, and picking up the next one, and the last one.
She calms down and walks forward fatigued. But with a big grin she states, "Just lift the rock the bird is singing on. You can take your time on this one. Then you should get a boost, I believe in Con."
She asks the group, "Who could use this better than me? Should we keep it?" cherry - darting duplicate. charges 7.
---
She is confused how she didn't pick up on it, "I already did this one but it didn't make sense how I figured it out. Luck I guess."
---
Then at the The Singing Bird she chuckles to herself and follows Alia's example.
She calmly states, "Just like Alia, most of us have this covered!"
He offers his wand to anyone that wants it, otherwise he will go sell it.
pear wand - endothermic touch/+3 on Acrobatics checks. charges: 26
---
Following their lead he tries it too.
He walks in and sees the glowing lights which fade in a matter of seconds and does his best remembering them and jumping from rock to rock.
---
Then at the The Singing Bird he would take his time.
Its not her style and offers the wand to the group, otherwise she will hang onto it for swarms.
redwood wand - burning hands/+3 morale bonus on next attack. charges: 5
---
Following the groups example she tries.
She walks in and sees the glowing lights which fade in a matter of seconds and does her best remembering them and jumping from rock to rock.
She fails to remember and doing the jumps...
---
Then at the The Singing Bird she takes her time.
She fails again and goes to have a seat.
The satyr walks through the doorway and a heavy item appears in his hand. It's a magenta prism with a noticeable crack in it.
Zaidel gasps to himself. "An ioun stone! Oh my Cayden!"
Still holding the magenta prism, Zaidel holds it up. "Well, I'm putting you to work right now, little man!" The cleric takes the +2 competence bonus in Acrobatics from the ioun stone.
The satyr nimbly follows the lighted path. "Taa-daa!" Zaidel says, ever the showman.
Zaidel takes his time, following the others example with The Singing Bird Challenge.
Zaidel applauds the others when they succeed and commiserate when they lose, offer the defeated huntress some elven wine to drink. The cleric examine's Alia wand of celestial healing. "Thank you. I think Jean, Mia, or I can use it." Zaidel hands it to other to examine if they wish.
Climbing? I am reasonably good at it
Lets try getting out of my shell He gets out of his plate armor
And nobody said anythign about doping being forbidden so Pops a mutagen
And climbs up to the highest painting, taking 10s. He then climbs down, opting to try and impress the ladies by doing a Salto and the last 10 feet
I totally intended to headbut mother earth! It is how we show apprecation!
He says with a chuckle as he regenerates whatever damage his failed stunt did.
I am Russian so birch it is
He says as he touches the birch tree.
The satyr is nice and offers to hold Alexandr's armor as he participates in The Telling Stones.
Zaidel is able to maintain a straight face as Wolverlossus headplants on the ground.
Tough break, Alexandr." The caydenite produces a tankard of vodka for the mauler's pride.
Spasibo Tovarish
There are few who truely appreciate the ancient Slavic art of headbutting the earth, I am gladdened to have found a kindred soul!
The Russian says with a grin.
At the glowing lights, Stratton's newly efficient Oni brain helps him with memorizing the lights with ease and his lithe frame easily bounces from place to place.
However, at the Singing Birds, he is only able to lift the first rock.
Angelica brings the group to her event.
This nondescript dome holds a much bigger space within. In the far distance you can see the domed walls but around you are dunes of sand. A light above makes the room and sand visible.
As you enter fires begin to erupt randomly from the sand.
She goes first
31 fire damage.
She gets to the far side of the sands and touches an obelisk. She gets teleported back to the group. She states, "Next time is going to be easier with my new fire resistance."
You can fly over or spiderclimb over to the otherside but you gain no rewards, it doesn't even teleport you back.
She points out some of her thoughts wanting to have a decision made, "It looks like we have two missions that are important to our group. With horses Alexandr's mission should be done in 4 days, shall we quickly go finish it or take care of the undead problem first?"
She states with certainty, "Undead slaying count me in, we can get the shipment when we get back. If we havent finished the undead killing after two days then we return to deal with the shipment."
27 fire damage.
She would take fire resistance 5 as well.
31 fire damage.
She has reist fire 5 from the Pools of Power. After the two days then it will be time to do the pools of Power again.
7+5+5+2= 19 fire damage!
She would take fire resistance 5 as well.
Complicated by Regeneration and Evasion, rolling individually:
face full of fire
No damage, regeneration suppressed
No Damage, regenerate 5, full health
No Damage
face full of fire
Will definitely take Fire Resistance 5.
He lets the damage heal, then goes again.
face full of fire
No damage, regeneration suppressed
No Damage, regenerate 5
No Damage, regenerate 5, full health
No damage
If he can increase the fire resistance, he will, otherwise he'll take the endure elements.
"I've already promised myself to Alexandr's mission, so I'll leave it up to him whether or not he is willing to delay that to deal with the undead child issue. I will say that the necropolis nearly overwhelmed us last time, and we should be prepared to face worse if we challenge the master- or mistress- of that place."
|
|
"The Necropolis is dangerous, but we have also grown more powerful.
If souls are being put into powerful undead to hide their nature then something really bad could happen. It might even make them immune to attacks that use positive energy. So I plan on going to figure out what is happening and hopefully stop it. I will be honest though, we tend to have way more to do then time to do it. Which kind of makes me think if we do not do this now we are not going to. But the delivery may be the same thing." Jean says.
She goes for it again after being healed.
1 fire damage.
She offers up a suggestion, "Do we know where this Necropolis is located. If it is hundreds of miles away then we should do it first otherwise it would take forever to get there. Where in town would be a good place to find maps and such?"
She goes for it again after being healed.
all fire damage healed with fast healing.
She answers the suggestion, "I and Zaidel should split up and look for information to find such a place, unless someone else is good at diplomacy too!"
After a half hour of talking to those on the street she comes back to tell everyone what she found out, "There is no library in New Faces. There are two promising shops, Maps R Here and a scroll scribbler. You can follow me or wait here."
To find out where these shops are located, 'asking for directions.'
After an hour she finds the first shop.
Zaidel watches those before him complete their trials on the literal burning sands. The caydenite takes the Tankard of the Drunken Hero off his belt and fills it with Piña colada, and drinks it down, invoking the powers of the vessel. The sweet pineapple and coconut taste washes down the satyr's throat, along with heroism. Breathing out, Zaidel puts the tankard back on his belt, says and little prayer to Cayden. Then Zaidel uses the moment of greatness ability from his Lucky Drunk's Mail, affecting himself and everyone within 50ft.
Then the satyr makes his made dash.
If given another chance, Zaidel will try again, but the moment of greatness would have worn off by then.
Zaidel will take fire resistance 5 as his reward for the second pass. The cleric will make sure all are healed on any burns.
________
The satyr gladly helps the paladin in her research, using the full force of his diplomatic skills.
As everyone gets done with the Scorching Sands Event magic washes over the group. Looking behind you see Cayden walking up with a buldging red bag, he also is in a red and white suit with the hat too. He simply says, "Merry Wishes to all, and all a good night!" He rubs his nose and flies straight up 500 feet in seconds. A firework goes off and you see him flying away.
Now you talk about the wishes. Alia goes first with Matthew and Mia joining into the wishing goodness.
Making his wish, Alexandr just asks for constiution.
Scorching sands:
Blyad this will hurt
His speed is 25 foot so:
Regens 3 minus 8
His speed is 25 foot so:
I assume halfed, so 4 damage, 3 regens, minus 9
His speed is 25 foot so:
-16
His speed is 25 foot so:
-24
His speed is 25 foot so:
-25
Alexandra emits a smell of well, slightly charred meat as he finishes
I have overcome flame, clearly I am hotter now yes? Or at least, failing that, less slow!
Concerning tehg group
The undead kicked our assess last time, rather seriously I may add, I do not know if my quest is easier, but I dont think we will run into a graveknight.
He states rather slowly to help the words sink in, "Oh I am sure that wasn't the last time we are going to get to fight it. If I remember correctly and I have a DM mind, they come back fully healed in a few days maybe sooner."
In a more upbeat manner he offers an option, "So apparently we need more information so Jean and I will go to the Temple of Death. The rest of you could collect horses and needed equipment for the trip."
In a more upbeat manner he offers an option, "So apparently we need more information so Jean and I will go to the Temple of Death. The rest of you could collect horses and needed equipment for the trip."
"Alright. I'll go and start getting supplies for our trip. I imagine at least one wagon and two horses for the Locke children and separate horses for each other us, except Jean", Zaidel thinks aloud. "I will likely need some money from all of you to get what we need. I'll take some assistance if offered."
He states quickly before leaving with Jean, "No wagons unless you plan to buy six horses for it, the goal is speed! Make sure to buy spare axels and wheels."
He pulls out a bag of coins and states, "For the Locke family." The leather bag has 100 gold coins and 40 platinum coins.
[dice=Time (hours)]1d4
[dice=Diplomacy (Gather Information)]1d20 + 49
How is it +49?! Also you should increase the DC by 20 so you only take 5 minute increments: so after 10 minutes you collect the gear at a 15% discount.