Same here with the job, I'm just hoping our settlement times overlap :). I'm currently really busy, but I hope to get in a better position within a month or so. Settling down and recruiting will probably take a while?
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Should our next business interest be as dangerous as the previous one, a pair of extra hands, however ethereal, may prove to be an income-generating sub-operation. I believe the cost-benefit analysis turn out positive.
The contract stipulated the group present here minus the creature known as a Shae to be the signing party. This party was to eliminate from all hazarding the estate, or document such. Moreover, the party was to refrain from taking any possession of the late Hunclay from the estate. The weapons and armour of this creature neither appear to be possessions of Hunclay, nor do will they be taken off-site by us, leaving little argument as to whether the contract puts any limitation on the Shae re-procuring its effects. It would, however, be opposed to removing anything beyond this scope, as this would hurt the operations of my client. That being said, I can't remember having seen them.
An opportunity for arbitrage presents itself, as no mention was made of this location in the original contract. Therefore, this treasure, in its current state and to the best of our knowledge, falls under the pre-adolescent principle of "finders - keepers".
Though I have a hard time comprehending the functioning of this dust, I trust in your judgement, and accept that it is indeed the magical dust we were looking for. How unlikely, though, to find this dust in a cave so damp. Though there was a powerful creature guarding it - one can only wonder at how Hunclay bound the abomination into its servitude - it hardly seems the most secure way to archive property.
I am overwhelmed by positive emotions at the sight of so much cordiality, Eugene says as Zilchus immediate tends to the wounds of Davros. Such comprehensive partnership can only lead to profitable operational processes! We have come here, however, to seek out the magical dust the creature in the basement mentioned. Now that this roadblock has been eliminated, we can adjust our planning to this delay, and continue our search. Eugene detects magic, and scans around for dust. Fortunately it's a pretty wet cave.
@Zilchus:
Eugene can imagine the situation becoming precarious, so he tries to finish off the weakened creature. Or at least draw its attention away from Davros.
Eugene sees Davros an Zilchus with some severe wounds, and decides to channel forth the positive energies of assets minus liabilities. Excluding the liability, of course.
GM:
[ooc]Do I actually know anything about the abilities of this creature, other than its name? Eugene tries to do the best he can poking the hideous monster
Eugene's changes are mostly: +6 hp
Two skill points, which lead to:
How should I treat damage when gaining HP? Do I keep current damage, or current HP constant?
I did the basic save/hp/skill levelling. Putting the full stat block in the profile requires more focus than I currently have, but I've updated the tagline.
Eugene moves forward with his spear in hand, slogging through the water
If so:
One would normally see creatures like these associated with the Dark Tapestry
This particular specimen seems debilitated by some affliction, only barely able to perpetuate motion.
I care little for the personal hygiene of this cerebral crustacean. As the knights of my order would put it: charge!
Taking the leadership of Zilchus to heart, Eugene casts Protection from Evil on himself, then readies his spear as he moves deeper into the cave, unsure whether the smell comes from the cave, or from Zilchus. I shall remain taciturn so as to not provide audible cues to any potential foe. he whispers.
Your warning is much appreciated. Do you advice an increased protection level? Eugene is ready move along.
Eugene checks the remains, and remarks in a sad mod A sorry sight, their operation disrupted. Who gains from their demise, and who loses? Who was short longevity, and who was long? He then wonders where Zilchus went, then asks This man, is he canine-blooded? His tendency to mark territory by urination sure seem to indicate such...
Round 5
I sure hope that lupine creature is not infected with any rabidity-causing infestations.
Round 4, init 20 Eugene busies himself with his lone opponent
Davros, your comment is most appreciated, and I shall ensure proper follow-up, Eugene says as he channels some positive energy.
Round 2, init 20 Aaawwwaww! Eugene howls, losing his composure, curse you, ambulant pelt, I shall riddle your abdomen with lesions, I shall apply sharpened metal to the regions that see infrequent ambient radiation! I shall forcefully separate your cranium from your dorsal vertebrae, without regard for organic integrity!
Unfortunately, the thought that went into those insults distracts from his aim.
This wolves' size exceeds the expectation value, Eugene comments before getting his heavy mace out to bash at the lupine creature
Eugene tries not to interfere with the bargaining, though he does step in when the deal is about to be finalised. Have we come to a mutual agreement, then, that our current party shall commit to the act of lupicide in return for 800 standard pieces of gold as well as the full extent of information in your possession on the location of the cave frequented by the late wizard Hunclay? Eugene then turns to Zilchus I should warn you that the name Wolfsbane is already taken. I trust you to be versed in matters sylvan? Eugene trusts that he is, and follows his guidance.
An opportunity presents itself to add value to this endeavour, so I shall remain close vigilance. Eugene accepts the invitation of Zilchus, having his own motivations to do so. At the ranch, Eugene does his best to make kind conversation with the older gentleman An acceptable evening, flock-tender. Are you having optimal returns on the risk enterprise that is sheep-herding?
The contract only referenced the manor. Brightly coloured wildlife was not involved.
Regaining strength by means of a somnific cycle seems beneficial at this juncture, at which point we may set out for the subterranean feature pointed out to us in general terms. Would our time in the city perhaps be combined well with elucidating the position of this cave? The local knowledge base may help us if we phrase our inquiries correctly.
The rumours you shared with me so far have included a 'large boar eating dragon'. Where I fail to see the significance of an oversized omnivore with a limited gastronomical preference, I would suggest prudence when venturing outside urban limits, for the contingency that this boar changes its preference from reptile to mammal.
It would seem that we have arrived at a juncture where we can claim fulfilment of the contract, thereby earning our compensation and releasing us from further obligation, Eugene says to Davros in his plainest common. We may, however, prolong our investigations here as we like, allow us an arbitrage opportunity to procure arcane chirographs. As my function here is one as chaperone, I shall merely seek to create an overlap between my position and your vicinity.
While I lack the tools to properly disarm this trap, perhaps a liberal application of aqueous material will prove opportune. I would advise you to stand back. Eugene casts Create Water on the zapping chair, hoping to short-circuit it.
Eugene sighs a sigh of relief. At least he doesn't call me baby-killer Versed as I am sure you are with devices of this kind, might I suggest refraining from pointing it at any solar objects, as observing such objects can only be attempted twice in each life-time, barring restorative magic.
Round 2, init 14 Eugene sees a window of opportunity to stab the creature in the back
Including, but not limited to, delirious incomprehensible rambling? Any maladies with an inhibiting impact on my conversational eloquence are of low preference.
Adverse, with what severity? Eugene asks Aodan while he tries to discourage the homunculus from living.
Round 2, Init 14
That is a rather aesthetically unpleasing postnatal. I can only express the hope that this is not the offspring of a prolific procreator. Eugene says, hoping Davros gets the joke. Round1, Init 14 Euegen moves over, drawing his longspear, and tries to stab the ugly baby.
Save for the contingency that the device you've uncovered poses a threat, the 'creature in the light' is the sole remaining potential hazard that I am aware of. As Sir Davros suggested, an arbitrage opportunity presents itself in terms of our access to the library of Hunclay, which is not prohibited to us. Therefore, we may consider procuring the calligraphy supplies required for a duplication of the arcane magic in question, fulfil our arcane glut, and then report and complete the terms of our contract.
I am not aware of any temporal constraints on our investigation, so we may freely extend it, if doing so fits our purpose.
The contract prevents us from relocating any assets off-site without prior consent, but does not preclude copying any content, arcane or otherwise. The duplication of text is allowed under the contract, the integration of on-site writing implements into your personal spellbook is not allowed. These vials I cannot identify by scent alone, so our cataloguing efforts should be marked with tentative entries..
While I am barely versed in matters transmogrificational, I might be able to identify the nature of elementary concoctions, however slight the chance. Eugene says, as she takes the scent of the vials.
An excellent effort to minimise overall damage to humanity! I can only applaud it! Eugene says, as he is ready to head downstairs.
A considerable addition to the assets of the late Hunclay. Eugene states, and signals his readiness to move on.
Eugene stands around looking shaken. I, for one, appreciate the expedient disembowelment of the fiendish ursine. I was exposed to severe negative longevity risk there. Eugene then proceeds to heal himself up.
Round 3, init 11
I'm in a hostile takeover! His long spear being too unwieldy, Eugene drops it in favour of dealing an awkward whack with his heavy mace.
Eugene tries to keep the bear at bay
It looks like Zilchus took an acute subcutaneous trauma, and has taken a prompt subconsciousness excursion. Eugene makes a strange step, and suddenly there's two of them - one real and one illusory. Both of them makes a concerted stab at the bear with a longspear.
Boring is profitable for us, as it raises the effective per-trap rate that we receive. Still, I see no point in wasting precious time commodities on a non-living wizard's fashion choices. When you are so inclined, we may move on to this next room. Eugene has a look as well, but shares the boredom of his party members
Whereas creating an inventory is not our main task here, it will help us create a potentially profitable opportunity during an auction, stemming from information asymmetry. In brief, should we identify a copy of interest, we may suggest a proper price knowing the full extent of its contents. Eugene says, un-brief.
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