The red glowing great axe in his claw looks like it was recently used and has blood on its blade, the grip looks like it has been pitted by acid. There are dark glowing runes on the head as well.
Omen: It always looks like it recently killed someone with a spatter of blood on the blade.
He enjoys the show sitting on the building for much of it. If you agree to take his axe, he will meet you in Old Reunions tomorrow morning.
Random Loot Boxes: Zaidel: You get a duck!
Random Loot Box: Jean: 5d100 ⇒ (87, 69, 38, 50, 55) = 299
500 gp, Boost Ability Card +5, Jewelry (2,500 gp)
Loot Boxes: Stratton:
5d100 ⇒ (97, 37, 54, 26, 10) = 224
A bag of 1,000 gp, Jewelry (1,000 gp), a pig! A black steel ring that is eerily cold to the touch.
Aura moderate necromancy; CL 7th; Slot ring; Price 8,000 gp; Weight —
DESCRIPTION
This ring is made of black steel and is eerily cold to the touch. Once per day as a swift action, when the wearer hits a living creature with an unarmed attack, the target must succeed at a DC 20 Fortitude saving throw or take 1d4 point of Strength damage in addition to the attack’s normal damage. If the target of the attack takes any Strength damage from this attack, the ring’s wearer gains a +2 enhancement bonus to her Strength for 1 minute.
Intermittent Functioning
The three varieties of intermittent functioning items all function perfectly as intended—at least some of the time. The three varieties are unreliable, dependent, and uncontrolled items.
Uncontrolled: An uncontrolled item occasionally activates at random times. Roll d% every day. On a result of 01–05 the item activates at some random point during that day.
When this happens the bonus is doubled, damage is doubled, and the length of time is 1 hour.
Character must sacrifice (destroy) 2,000 gp worth of magic items each week.
Character must swear fealty to the Blackwood nobles entire family.
Character must make a Will save each day or take 1 point of Intelligence damage. DC 20.
The tired satyr walks off stage. Zaidel would want to hang with Cayden, but indicates to the Old Reunion staff he'll be in his room. There, Zaidel hopes well-wishers will visit him.
Yes thunderous applause comes from the crowds in Old Reunions and those that surround it.
Cayden is a bit busy but you become busier. The crowd floods after Zaidel those close enough just try to touch him. The man power of the temple is barely able to assert itself on the crowd, that is until Cayden releases his aura. In a deathly serious voice that booms around his temple, "I enjoy a good rager but this is utter chaos, take it outside or make an orderly line to meet Zaidel."
Some just want your autograph, many want to sleep with you, most want to have an after party, and the rest want all of it or more from you. These would attempt to cut a lock of hair for a momento. Many bring you gifts of drugs, sex toys, and weird sculpture art depicting what they want a saytr to do to them...
Some just want your autograph, many want to sleep with you, most want to have an after party, and the rest want all of it or more from you. These would attempt to cut a lock of hair for a memento. Many bring you gifts of drugs, sex toys, and weird sculpture art depicting what they want a satyr to do to them...
Zaidel patiently accepts praise and handshakes, answering most questions posed to him; especially any questions about the caydenite faith. The satyr accepts the gifts of drugs and sex toys, artwork from his fans.
"This is great!" Zaidel would tell the throngs. "Now I can decorate my room with this! Thank you!"After several hours, Zaidel announces, "My lovely! I'm sorry! But the hour is late! And I did dedicate a song to Desna! Hopefully she'll let me know what she thought of it in my dreams! Thank you all for coming out! Cayden Bless You All! Good night!"
Reentering the temple, the cleric carries all his gifts. Zaidel stops to thank Cayden for the help tonight. And says good night to any party members or temple staff before going to bed.
Once inside the solitude of his bedroom, Zaidel sets down his gifts. "Holy crap! I'm a celebrity!"
By the time Zaidel returns to the temple at least the standing room has dispersed. Cayden is taking a break speaking with a party of women.
Carrying his new treasure, Zaidel stops by Cayden and bows. "Thanks again for you help, Boss."
Pleasantly he replies as he pulls out a coin purse, "Your welcome, take this cosmic sack to hold your gifts. That performance brought in a lot of business. We will need your special talents to revive our supply of spirits."
Zaidel's eyes light up. "Is that a bag of holding? Either way, thanks!" The satyr open the bag and puts his gifts inside. "Boss, do you need me to do make refills now, or can we do it in the morning?"
With a knowing smile he says slyly, "In the morning it looks like you have your hands full, enjoy! It is an advanced version of it. It really only works differently if you have access to the blue screen system."
A sky blue-skinned female with pointed ears and water vapor-like hair stepped forward. "Zaidel. Let me help you with those."
The satyr smiled and accepted the sylph's assistance. "Why? Thank you, Miss..?"
"Alabast. Alabast Cloudbanks" The fawning native outsider introduced herself.
"Alabast, could you please help carry my gifts to my room?" Zaidel asked.
The sylph nearly shuttered as she enthusiastically nodded. "Yes. I'd love to."
"Good night, Boss." The caydenite bowed before his deity, as Alabast followed close behind.
Zaidel and Alabast took the stairs to the second floor, where Zaidel's room was in the back. The satyr was unaware of all the envious glances from some of Madame Latolito's girls who were still looking for work.
"Please put the bag on that chair by the door", Zaidel asked.
Alabast carefully turned her back to the satyr as she set the magical bag down. When she turned around, a grinning Zaidel was right behind her. The sylph jumped slightly. The cleric step forward and gave the startled woman a sensuous kiss. Shaking with anticipation, Alabast slowly slunk down Zaidel's body, gently raking her fingers against Zaidel's armor as her head got to waist level. With the lift of the satyr's kilt, Alabast saw two things: that Zaidel didn't believe in undergarments and, Zaidel's c0ck was beginning to grow rigid. Alabast's head bobbed back and forth under the tan kilt, while Zaidel began to remove his armor and weapon belt, letting them hit the floor. Zaidel removed his kilt to reveal his sylph groupie doing an admirable job sucking him off. After several minutes of dedication, Zaidel's body spasmed as his fey member shot semen down the gagging slyph's throat. After a few moment, Alabast recovered as Zaidel took her hand to raise Alabast off the floor.
Casting prestidigitation on Alabast to clean her off, Zaidel turned the sylph around and began to kiss her neck, while removing her clothing. The slyph moaned with excitement under Zaidel's administrations. The satyr cupped her breast with one hand as his other petted the slyph's cloud-like pubic area. Zaidel was kind of surprised to feel Alabast was already very wet. Both naked lovers walked together to the cleric's queen-sized bed. Zaidel positioned Alabast to lay on all fours on his bed, as he nimbly positioned himself to enter Miss Cloudbank's cloudbank. Alabast moaned loudly as Zaidel entered. The satyr did what satyrs do, and f@%$ed Alabast up to and over her limit, slapping her sky blue ass cheeks occasionally until they turned light purple. After about 10 minutes of rough fu<king, Zaidel again shot his fey load deep into Alabast's pussy.
Alabast Cloudbanks only lasted two more rounds with the randy sublime satyr, until she slowly drifted off to unconsciousness. Zaidel, while still tired, stay up a little longer and opened the blue screen. the satyr cashed in 20 Boost points after finding the feat the cleric was looking for; using the query search function on godlings, to find Spark of Divinity. With that, Zaidel closed his burning eyes and went to sleep, hoping to meet Desna in his dreams.
"Holy crap..I'm a celebrity..Zzzz"
Stratton enjoyed his front-row seat to the concert, getting so wrapped up in it he forgot to ask about the dragon.
Afterwards, however, he remembered the plan and began to ask those waiting in line to see Zaidel what they knew about the dragon they're looking for, not realizing it is right outside.
Diplomacy (Gather information)
Spellcraft
Hmnn. Stratton makes a mental note to gift the ring to Lady Black should she gain a dragon body. He was unlikely to use unarmed attacks, but this ring seems to suit her personality and dragons make a bunch of unarmed attacks. Plus, it would be a cool rebirthday present.
With a few directions Stratton slips out of Old Reunions and sees the dragons ontop of a nearby building. Jean the bronze dragon and the golden half dragon named Krazok.
"Oh, hey, Jean. Who's your friend?" Stratton asks, expecting that Jean has already found the one they were looking for, but giving an opportunity for instructions.
"Krazok Vell Firesource! How do you do?" He offers Stratton a claw to grab. He looks at Jean, "Correct me if I am wrong but this is the renown Warlord Stratton or is it Warlord..." He struggles to come up with a last name.
"Warlord? I suppose my martial skills may have obtained some renown. Yes, Stratton is my name. It is a great pleasure to make your acquaintance, mighty Krazok Vell Firesource." Stratton says with a bow and flourish he hopes is obsequious enough for the occasion of meeting a dragon.
"Were you able to enjoy the concert from out here?" he asks, seemingly directing the question to both dragons.
He pulls out a golden and shining sceptre and intones, "My faithful companion here knows a lot of your group. She seems to be a Lore Master of the Chosen. I didn't think you would want to stoop down and hunt bandits. Though it seems I will help you with a displacer beast and ankheg problem then you may want help my plight. Oh yes I believe Cayden magically amplified the concert for the square. Oh Jean wasnt out here during the concert."
"Krazok, we would be honored to help you with your needs. In fact, it seems by helping you, we will also help ourselves with a quest of our own. You see, I have this sword, which contains the spirit of a woman who would very much like to be restored to a more mobile, more natural body. Our questgivers have encouraged us to find you, help you return to your homeland, and complete the ritual of introduction with proper sacrifices. If you would allow me, I will accept this quest in hopes of restoring Lady Black."
With permission, Stratton opens up his screen and accepts the Path of the Dragon Quest.
He nods thoughtfully and when Stratton finishes he replies with, "Yes, oh is that the fabled blue screen system?"
Midnight comes and many of you are asleep. If you were awake you would notice the timer coming to an end, though not the red screen of warning it is a new color, golden.
Once you wake up you see the golden screen and it says:
Rights of Ascension
☆☆☆
Legendary Quest
☆☆☆
You will become a mythic character.
☆☆☆
Requirements:
1) Take apart of the quest: Mandrake of Greed. One of your team must attain at least one fruit.
2) Finish the quest: Of Lions and bears, Oh My! Big Game Hunter I
3) Sacrifice 500 offerings to the deity you follow.
☆☆☆
Difficulty: C
Then two blue screens appear:
Do you wish to accept the quest: Mandrake of Greed?
☆☆☆
Epic Quest
☆☆☆
This is a monthly event find the Mandrake of Greed and be ready to participate in the event. Quest ready in 9 days, 5 hours, 23 minutes.
☆☆☆
Possible Rewards: Fruit of Ascension, Leaves of Greed, Loot Goblin card
Guaranteed Reward: boost card +3, Loot Card V.
☆☆☆
Bonus: Kill five enemies during the event
Reward: ???
☆☆☆
Difficult: C
Do you wish to accept the quest:
Of Lions and bears, Oh My!
Big Game Hunter I
☆☆☆
Uncommon Quest
☆☆☆
All Big Game Hunter quests have you taking down dangerous beasts.
You may only kill up ten of a certain type of creature before it does not count.
☆☆☆
Possible Rewards: Trophies, titles, all loot boxes
Guaranteed Rewards: Uncommon Trophy: pristine Trophy head, Boost Card +3
☆☆☆
Difficult: E to C
"Is Desna home?" An overwhelmed zaidel asked one of the yamah.
"The Song of the Spheres has the entirely of the cosmos as her home, cleric. As you well know. But she is entertaining guest within", the yamah on the right spoke.
"But we were commanded by The Song of the Spheres to bring you to her inner sanctum upon arrival", the left yamah continued.
Zaidel immediately looked down at his person to see if he was presentable. The satyr looked as if he just applied a prestidigitation on himself. The cleric noticed a few pearly moths decided to hitch a ride on the satyr as we was flown across space.
The caydenite cleric breached The Cynosure's event horizon to see the famed demiplane below. As he had read, Zaidel say many cynosomas, azatas of all varieties, and what looked like petitoners walk and mingle through countless glades, pools, and dwelling, all under an star-crowded twilight. Before him flew Desna's palace, The Sevenfold Cynosure, a magnificent palace made of radiant alabaster. All gates and doors flew open as Zaidel was lead by the two yamah, dropping him off in front of a massive purple veiled archway. The sound of several beautiful women's voice could be heard giggling within.
"Oh, he's here! Shhh!" A commanding yet gentle voice said behind the veil. The other voiced stopped.
"Zaidel The Benevolent, Easier of Pain", the commanding feminine voice stated. "Enter. You have been wanting an audience for quite some time, haven't you?" The voice teased.
The cleric looks nervously at both yamah. Can't believe it! I'm gonna meet another god!
With a deep breath, Zaidel walked through the purple veil, to see an expansive room full of soft couches, and pillows with divinely-inspired fabrics and veils. Standing tall was beautiful elven woman with pitch black long hair with butterfly wings and a dark sheer robe with a butterfly motiff. But Desna wasn't alone. Reclining on the couches were several ladies. One was a bronze angelic beauty with golden hair composed of flowing flame, who also wore a sheer white reclining robe. The other woman was a young woman of unparalleled beauty with ankle-length chestnut hair in a sheer green robe. Once Zaidel saw them, his soul confirmed who they are, and slammed to his hands and knees, prostrating himself to the three goddesses.
”Praise and Glory be unto Desna, Queen of the North Star! To Sarenrae, The Dawnflower, and to Sherlyn, The Eternal Rose! It is an unprecedented honor to be within your sight, Great Ones!” ”Holy crap!!” Zaidel breathed to himself.
With his head down, the cleric could not see who was giggling, but it didn't seem like Desna. Must have been one of the other goddesses.
With a patient sigh, Desna calls out, ”Zaidel, please rise, and face us.”
The satyr quickly got off the floor, and face three of the great beauties of the universe. Zaidel gulped. ”How are you all this evening?” The cleric ventured.
”We are well, Zaidel. Thank you.” Desna answered.
”So, this is Cayden's newest cleric, hmm?” Sarenae questioned. ”And a sublime one at that. I, too, have a connection to The Positive Energy Plane. That link has served me as it no doubt serves you in the healing of others. And the destruction of undeath”, The Everlight added with a growl.
”Yes. How did Cayden of all gods get such a handsome cleric with such talent”, Shelyn questioned as well.
Zaidel took the praise into his heart, but kept humble. ”Everything that you see before you is due to Cayden Cailean. It is his faith in me, and my faith in him got me this far, dear ladies.”
”Ooo”, Shelyn teased. ”All that wisdom and charisma, yet still humble?”
”In truth, it is something I work on constantly. I don't always succeed, but I do not wish my own hubris to be my downfall”, Zaidel admitted. ”In fact, I hope to one day perform for you at your temple during one of your holy days, great Shelyn. As a show of my Boss's admiration.”
All, three goddesses giggle. ”Yes, young cleric. We are most certainly aware of your master's 'admiration' of us.” Saranrae gave Shelyn a quick knowing glance.
”Besides, Desna, would you tell the satyr why he's here?” Shelyn said with a flirtation.
Desna stepped forward. ”Zaidel, I heard your dedication during the concert. Your song was lovely. We should like to hear more. Please continue to play as I..”, Desna chuckled, ”..entertain my guests.”
Zaidel was moved through space to a small platform, well lit like a small stage.
”Play for us, Zaidel. Play us songs of love and lust”, Desna said, as Lady Luck touched her robe to see it fall on the floor. Desna, Goddess of the Night Sky stood naked before the trembling satyr. The perfect form of Desna walked over to touch Sarenrae's robe, which also fell to the floor, revealing The Healing Light's perfect naked form. Shelyn touched her robe, to see it disappear, revealing one of the most perfect naked bodies in the universe. A rival to Calistra's godly form. All three goddesses began to kiss, caress, and fondle each other. Somehow, Zaidel had the wherewithal to begin playing. Time works differently in a dream. It might have been hours or days as Zaidel played his entire catalog of love and sexy songs, while he watched three polyamorous make love to each other in front of Zaidel. At times it was difficult for the satyr to perform music and dance with a thunderous hard on, but he managed.
After witnessing an event that put every porn video Joe ever watched to shame, the goddesses relaxed in each others arms. Zaidel got the clue to stop his performances. The satyr could feel the urge to relieve such pressure, but the cleric kept his cool.
”Oh, Zaidel. That music was the perfect accompaniment. Thank you”, Desna purred.
”N-No, dear lady. The pleasure was mine.” Zaidel said as he could feel his every heatbeat rumbled in his loins. ”But if I may put forth an idea, perhaps next time you could invite Cayden Caliean to..your love circle, per say.”
All three goddesses laughed uproariously. ”Would you believe this mortal?” Sarenrae giggled. ”He's..what's the mortal term again..being a 'wing man' for his god?!”
Zaidel gazed at the goddesses still naked sweaty bodies. ”Cayden does care deeply for all three of you. And considers you all friends. Why not a 'friend with benefits'?”
Shelyn tilted her beautiful hair back. ”Would you believe temerity on this fey?” The goddess of beauty laughed like a songbird. ”He's as bold as his god!”
Zaidel decided to take that as a compliment and bowed before the goddesses. ”Just. Please. Give your utmost consideration.”
Still giggling, Desna spoke for the three. ”Alright, Zaidel! Alright. We will talk about it and give it considerable thought.” At that, Sarenrae looked sightly chuffed, but accept Desna's answer.
”He's not that bad, Sarenrae”, Shelyn admitted, as she got up and walked over to the satyr.
Looking down, Shelyn asked, ”Shall I offer you some release, young satyr. I am well versed in the flute, among other instruments”, the goddess of music teased.
Zaidel gulped. ”Normally, I'd say yes, but on the off chance I court your daughter, I would not want to cause any familiar strife.”
Shelyn took a step back and looked at Zaidel. ”Well..! Certainly wise enough to be a cleric. Even if it is for the ol' lovable drunk rake.” With her hands held before her, Shelyn retreats back to the comfort of the couches.
Desna smiled. ”That's fine, Shelyn. If anyone's gonna make this cleric 'lucky', it should be me.”
With a snap of her fingers, Zaidel's kilt dropped to the floor, revealing his throbbing member. The Great Dreamer knelt her naked body before the satyr and took him into her mouth. It was sensation beyond meaning, as Zaidel moaned loudly during orgasm.
Zaidel awoke in his bed. The covers down by his feet, as Alabast Cloudbanks deepthroated the satyr's c0ck as he came oin her mouth. After the sylph removed herself from Zaidel's slowly descending member, the bard cast prestidigitation on Alabast's face. Breathing heavily, Zaidel spoke ”Good good morning!”
”Good morning, Zaidel”, Alabast purred. ”I saw your c0ck wake up before you did, and I thought I'd help you awaken. How'd you sleep.”
Zaidel gulped. ”Very well. Very very well, indeed.”
Alabast moved up to hug the cleric. ”I know you can't stay in bed. I just wanted to be with you one more time.”
”I appreciate that but I need to get my prayers, do my Daily Quest, and start refreshing the church's stock”, Zaidel said as he kissed his groupie as he got out of bed.
He woke up with a start. Looking at his surroundings he saw he was in an observatory. The beautiful face of his wife was not covered by furs like the rest of her body. He announces to himself, "The Black Spire... that's right! Wait what are these prompts? Legendary!" Stoked and filled with energy he woke up his kids to do his Daily Quest of exercise. With them tucked back in their beds, he checks on his wife. After waking her up in the most erotic vibes in mind, she shooed him off playfully. He then began his running. He went to the throne room and found Mia asleep and Angelica who was barely awake.
Finding out that Mia just fell asleep he only talks with Angelica about the new quest. Soon enough he was running off to Old Reunions...
It takes him a good two or three hours to run from the Spire, at about 8 in the morning he gives gifts to those awake. He knew better than to wake one of them for such a trivial matter. He just waited until one of the shouted.
Stratton wakes up after only 4 hours of rest, a gift of his superpower, and looks at his screen. He spends an hour back and forth on the merits of accepting the quest. Eventually, he just decides to wait to talk to the others before accepting and begins his daily exercises.
Realizing he wasted an hour, he decides he's in good enough shape to try to push things this time...
100 Pushups Str vs DC 15 1/2 hour
100 Situps Str vs DC 17 1/2 hour
Rest an hour, 1 hour
100 Situps vs DC 15 1/2 hour
100 squats Str vs DC 17 1/2 hour
100 jumping jacks Dex vs DC 19 1/2 hour
Rest an hour, 1 hour
run 5k Con vs DC 15 1/2 hour
He takes his breakfast during his second rest hour, before his run. During the run, he further contemplates the Mythic question.
I suppose I can't take up the last part of the quest just yet anyway. Still, better talk to the others. Wonder what kind of offerings they're looking for. Probably a bunch of ale for Cayden.
Once you wake up you see the golden screen and it says:
Rights of Ascension
☆☆☆
Legendary Quest
☆☆☆
You will become a mythic character.
☆☆☆
Requirements:
1) Take apart of the quest: Mandrake of Greed. One of your team must attain at least one fruit.
2) Finish the quest: Of Lions and bears, Oh My! Big Game Hunter I
3) Sacrifice 500 offerings to the deity you follow.
☆☆☆
Difficulty: CThen two blue screens appear:
Do you wish to accept the quest: Mandrake of Greed?
☆☆☆
Epic Quest
☆☆☆
This is a monthly event find the Mandrake of Greed and be ready to participate in the event. Quest ready in 9 days, 5 hours, 23 minutes.
☆☆☆
Possible Rewards: Fruit of Ascension, Leaves of Greed, Loot Goblin card
Guaranteed Reward: boost card +3, Loot Card V.
☆☆☆
Bonus: Kill five enemies during the event
Reward: ???
☆☆☆
Difficult: CDo you wish to accept the quest:
Of Lions and bears, Oh My!
Big Game Hunter I
☆☆☆
Uncommon Quest
☆☆☆
All Big Game Hunter quests have you taking down dangerous beasts.
You may only kill up ten of a certain type of creature before it does not count.
☆☆☆
Possible Rewards: Trophies, titles, all loot boxes
Guaranteed Rewards: Uncommon Trophy: pristine Trophy head, Boost Card +3
☆☆☆
Difficult: E to C
As Zaidel sits up in bed, the cleric is greeted by a new golden screen. Alabast looks on in bewilderment.
"What is that?" The sylph asks.
"It's a Chosen Screen. It's exclusive access to a system that only Chosen can use. I never seen it Gold before?" Zaidel admits.
Both Zaidel and Alabast read and reread the quests offered.
"I'm guessing this might have to do with Lady Black's quest for dragondom. Wow. Becoming a mythic character, huh?" Zaidel shakes his head slightly. "Some could say Aeria Gloris is already full of mythic characters."
Zaidel sighed. "Well, I did just apply Spark of Divinity to myself. I guess I only have myself to blame."
The satyr clicks Accept on . As he does so, two more blue screens pop up and seeing the correlating quests offered, Zaidel clicks Accept on and .
After the screens disappear, Zaidel gets off the bed and turns to the sylph. "Alabast, you can stay up here while I commune with Cayden for my clerical spells, but you must be quiet. After that, we'll walk downstairs. Oh! If you like, you can help me with my Daily Quest! After that, we must part ways so i can work to replenish the temple. Okay?"
Looking slightly crestfallen, Alabast accepts Zaidel's decisions. "Okay. I knew you'd have a busy morning."
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
Zaidel takes an hour rest.
30 minutes
Total time:3 1/2 hours
Rewards:
Status Recovery (It refreshes at midnight)
Boost Points +3
Zaidel and Alabast return from his Daily Quest. The cleric again cast prestidigitation on himself to remove his sweat and grime, , replacing his musk with a fresh sandalwood smell.
Zaidel stopped and placed his hand on the sylph's head. "Cayden Cailean, please bless this lovely lady. May she keep your teachings in her heart all her days, so she may party again with you in Elysium. Amen."
Alabast jumped up and kissed Zaidel ferociously for half a minute, before disengaging and walking toward the exit, looking sad.
Taking a cleansing breath, Zaidel walks over to Aurora's bar. "Good morning, Aurora. Do you know how much I need to replenish for the temple today? And what did you think of my performance yesterday?"
Just a few things to adjust so you know what DCs you need.
Daily Quest:
100 Pushups DC 10: 10 + 7 = 17 30 minutes
100 Situps Str DC 12: 10 + 7 = 17 30 minutes
100 Squats Dex DC 14: 10 + 5 = 15 30 minutes
100 Jumping Jacks Con DC 16: 10 + 8 = 18 30 minutes
Zaidel takes an hour rest.
5K Run Con DC 10: 10 + 8 = 18 30 minutes
1st DC should be 15
2nd DC should be 17
Squats DC should be 19
Rest an hour
Squats DC 15
Jumping Jacks DC 17
Rest for an hour
5k run DC 15
She blazes a smile returning the greeting warmly, "Good morning Zaidel! I see you had a groupie last night." Her demeanor seems to go dark as she tells, "Except for a few bottles and the ever full items, we are all but wiped out." Done talking about their hardship she warms up again, leaning over the counter to give you a good look of her bouncy boobs that are about to fall out, "Your performance was... amazing. I have heard some of the types of music before but each merry band stuck with one type!"
Zaidel inwardly moaned to see nearly Aurora's full breast.
"Thank you, Aurora. With my bardic abilities, it's far easier to switch out instruments and musical styles almost on the fly."
The satyr took a breath. "Aurora? Can I please have your help? You can tell me which alcohol goes into which bottle and how many are needed. It'll give us some time to talk. Seems like ages since we talked about your artwork and beer-making. And I have a couple questions to ask."
After his morning run, Stratton heads into town to try to find a merchant to sell off the jewelry he had gained and the gems he took from the citadel's treasure vaults.
Profession Clerk to find the best merchant to sell to
Diplomacy to haggle
Afterwards, he returns to Old Reunions. He begins helping with the cleaning after the evening's concert/party.
She happily remarks, "Yes that is true! Still I have seen bards perform but nothing like you. Yes, come on over." She nods her head to the rest and brings down bottles one at a time, luckily most of them are labeled. Vodka, Rum, etc. She then continues, "So start with your questions then we can get down and dirty with my hobbies."
In Old Reunions he gave up on his initial plan, thinking maybe he only got the quest. He saw an arm wrestling exhibit going on and got into line. Krazok.the golden half dragon kept winning. That is until Matthew stood across from him. It was a good show and there were several reversals but in the end the werewolf won. He did change but once done he did to the hybrid form and asked, "You want to try again with my best form?"
"So start with your questions then we can get down and dirty with my hobbies."
Zaidel quickly get to work; taking each bottle, jug, or barrel; and first filling it with water via create water, then using his innate enhance water to change the water into the chosen alcohol.
"First of all, as a beer crafter, do you find my ability to just create alcohol insulting?"
"Second of all" Zaidel prefaced with a small pause. "I talked it over with Cayden, and we decided that in a few levels when Leadership become available, I intend to take it, so I can help train the next caydenite bards, clerics, and duelists. When I take that leadership role, I'll be in need of a cohort. Now I know you have a powerful relationship with Cayden, but when the time comes, would be interested in become my right-hand?"
Zaidel looks around for those nearby. "I have more questions, but I wish to respect your privacy. Maybe we can talk privately later."
He saw an arm wrestling exhibit going on and got into line. Krazok.the golden half dragon kept winning. That is until Matthew stood across from him. It was a good show and there were several reversals but in the end the werewolf won. He did change but once done he did to the hybrid form and asked, "You want to try again with my best form?"
"Holy sh|t! When did Matthew get here!" Zaidel smiled to see his friend once more.
She looks at you quizzically and asks, "Why would I be insulted? You are using your god given ability to help us. Beer crafting just something I do to kill time when I am not working on art. By the way I have been commissioned to make a few things of you...I am falltered you asked me first but I think you should speak with Mia first. Also you will need to be at least 9th level to try to recruit me."
She nods in understanding continuing to produce empty vessels.
"He has been here since about 8, he gave out gifts to the workers," She pauses to pull out an massive golden amulet with a rose etched into it masterfully, then continues, "Yeah you should go see him and see what you can score, this is an amulet of natural armor +3!"
Looking around you see that the bouncer has fine new blue boots and the waitresses have pure white gloves that are thin. They look brand new but you know of their job and must change gloves frequently from all the food that gets on them.
He confidently states, "Come on Krazok pick three of these competitors to aid you, how does that sound?"
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"Bring it on!"
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Matt's advantage
Matt's more advantage
By the seventh round Werewolf Matthew has slammed Krazok's claw against the metal table.
"Good match! No I won't be taking your coins, you need them far more than I. Oh look Zaidel," He rushes over the room to the bar and quickly asks, "DidYouGetALegendaryQuestToo!!!"
He nods, and growls out, "I will take those odds, I pick Samson, Delta, and Deserie." The half dragon then pulls out his sceptre and places it on the ground, it stands perfectly on its own. A wash of magic courses through the room. Samson was a large competitor as well but instead of getting in position he stands behind Krazok with his hands on his shoulders. A wirely woman slips through the crowd and touches the sceptre. Last a spellscale steps forward and states, "I am Delta, oh we are pulling out all the stops I see. Let me just..." With a few incantations the wooden table turns to a dark metal. Then it casts a few more spells to strengthen Krazok with dragon infused magic.
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As Matthew rushes over to the bar he takes some time thanking those that helped him. He collects the sceptre and soon follows. He growls out, "So the fabled Matthew Locke and Zaidel, nice to meet you both. What time are we leaving for Owl Port?"
She looks at you quizzically and asks, "Why would I be insulted? You are using your god given ability to help us. Beer crafting just something I do to kill time when I am not working on art. By the way I have been commissioned to make a few things of you...I am faltered you asked me first but I think you should speak with Mia first. Also you will need to be at least 9th level to try to recruit me."
"Mia is now Queen of the Spire. By her own hand", Zaidel explains. "She was my cohort and lover, but she has grown beyond me. I will not hold her back. I'm saddened by her absence, but I am very happy for her. To go though so much, both highs and lows, to become the Mistress of a magical tower. It's an astounding feat."
Zaidel looks around the bar again quickly, then raises a finger to Aurora to denote he needs a moment. The cleric then casts message into his hand and to Aurora's ears.
The satyr looked at Aurora knowingly as he put his hand down, then began the conversation like nothing happened. "I'm so happy you've been commissioned. The thing is I really want to see you artwork. Particularly, if you do portraits. Because I want to have a two portraits painted of me. One in a traditional portrait pose, and one nude painting", Zaidel shrugged.
"Oh look Zaidel!" Matthew rushes over the room to the bar and quickly asks, "DidYouGetALegendaryQuestToo!!!"
Zaidel chuckles at the warden's enthusiasm, stands up to give him a hug. "Yes, yes! Yes I did! I'm an amazing opportunity. Given our combined powerful abilities, I think completing it is a possibility, to be sure."
As Matthew rushes over to the bar he takes some time thanking those that helped him. He collects the sceptre and soon follows. He growls out, "So the fabled Matthew Locke and Zaidel, nice to meet you both. What time are we leaving for Owl Port?"
Zaidel looks confused at who the golden half-dragon is, but gives a friendly greeting nonetheless.
"Hello and well met, Golden sir. I am Zaidel. And what's this talk of leaving for Owl Port?"
The satyr looked at Aurora knowingly as he put his hand down, then began the conversation like nothing happened. "I'm so happy you've been commissioned. The thing is I really want to see you artwork. Particularly, if you do portraits. Because I want to have a two portraits painted of me. One in a traditional portrait pose, and one nude painting", Zaidel shrugged.
She pauses for a moment and looks at Zaidel in a different light. She turns on the charm as well, "Oh I would love to show you my artwork. Well if you don't mind being my model, that will pay for one and I am sure we can find something worth my time for the other. Though I have to get one sculpture done before anything else."
He offers his own introduction, "Krazok Vel Firesource. I spoke with Jean and Stratton yesterday. I thought you would have left earlier, are you not leaving today?"
Stratton comes out of the back room, his sleeves rolled up, drying his hands with a towel. "Ok, I think I've gotten caught up on the dishes, anything else I can help with, Aurora?" Stratton asks. "Oh, hey, Zaidel. Good morning, Matthew. Master Krazok, thank you for coming. I believe Jean and I were planning on getting Zaidel in the loop this morning. He was... occupied with the concert and its aftermath last night. Best to let him refresh himself in his own way." he winks at Zaidel.
"No! No!" Zaidel said, as he walked back to the bottles. "I can talk and work."
Looking to Stratton, the satyr asked, "So, this is the half-dragon the Quest of the Dragon told us to find?" Turning back to Krazok, Zaidel bowed his head as he worked. "Krazok, very nice to meet you."
The cleric switched to the next bottle labeled 'Rum'. "Well, Krazok. It was my hope to return to Owl Port and help them with their ankheg and displacer beast problems. But then The Blue Screens gave us more information on a quest to help either transfer the spirit of Lady Black into a dragon, or give the sword the ability to change into a dragon. It can be aggravating to not be able to help everyone. But then you must remember that Arcanium has many heroes, people willing to help out others. And you can do every quest that makes itself available" Zaidel sighed.
"If we can go to Owl Port and assist them AND starting the Quest of Dragondom by helping you, that would work out wonderfully."
"The quest we have also mentions a proper gift of bovine, sheep, or the like for your homeland's residents. Do you think we could pick those up in Owl Port, Zaidel? It sounded like a farming community in your previous mentions. And Master Krazok, how far away exactly is your home?"
Zaidel ponders. "I think we saw some herdsman near Owl Port last time. It's possible. But now that you mention it; displacer beasts, at least the ones I saw in Monster Manuals looked like majestic creatures. Who nows? Maybe we could find one worthy enough to be a trophy for the quest?"
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100 pushups Str DC 10: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 situps Str DC 12: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 squats Str DC 14: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
100 jumping jacks Con DC 16: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
Run 5 K Con DC 18: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
Jean finishes his exercises and goes to see how the others are doing. When he finds them he asks, "So are we ready to head out? What quests are we trying to finish?"
"I"m nearly done..I think", Zaidel asks, as he turn to the more knowledgeable Aurora.
He tallies the whole wealth and says he will give you 5,500 gp for the whole lot.
She states in her normal warm behavior, "Dishes done, supply nearly full, sure there is a bit of sweeping to do but the wait staff can handle that. Thank you Stratton!" She comes over and gives him a kiss on his cheek. Leaving behind an inprint of her lips with lipstick.