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The Sarti? Might be interesting. We could use some help against the Renier, but I'm not sure I'd trust much of anything the Sarti have to say. But perhaps they might know something, so it would be worth investigating; if they'd meet with us. Perhaps we can conveniently bump into them while they're gambling? I doubt they'd see us as enough of a threat to want to avoid our turf.
Now that we are away from Rineri's I think I everyone should be aware that many piece's at the auction are in fact high quality forgeries. I am also curious about the hidden passageway. Perhaps we should get some well deserved rest before seeing what we can discover at tonight's auction?
Not being the most garrulous individual, and having little to say to someone dealing in fake goods (not that he reveals this to Rineri), Nicholas spends his time examining the items more closely noting which are fakes and which are real in case this comes in handy later. He also seeks to note any writing or other distinguishing marks on them hoping to remember them on the chance they have significance he is not currently aware of.
Nicholas begins admiring the collection, expressing admiration of particularly interesting pieces. Appraise: Knowledge (history): After examining them very closely Nicholas asks Rineri, "I've never seen such a fine collection of Har'Kir artifacts. This will be a very impressive auction. I am curious, however, that I have not heard of a new discovery or a major collector that wishes to disperse his collection. May I ask the origin of this uniquely impressive collection?"
I myself am a student of the arcane and something of an expert on the exotic. I do, however, represent my patron who is in a position to be a more serious buyer, rather than just an admirer such as myself. It is my job to find collections that would be worthy of their attention. May I inquire regarding the specifics of the wares on offer so I may judge whether it is worthy of my patron's attention?
Spellcraft: Knowledge Local: Impressive array of wares. I am particularly interested in the magical science of the mind or befuddling the senses. Also, I am a collector of objects from far lands. What do you have from more distant realms. (after overhearing the conversation between Rineri and the three men)
Perhaps you can aid me. I have heard that your shop carries many fine and rare items. I am a student of the mystical arts and would be interested in seeing the selection of wares you have relevant to my craft.
Still here, been busy too. 12 hour days and such. Should be less busy next week.
Many thanks for the invitation kind sir. I look forward to the chance to make your acquaintance and perhaps learn more of those curs, the Renier.
We seem to be attracting quite the crowd. Perhaps it would be best if we retire without this crowd to discuss why the Renier were resorting to such drastic measures against you. I'd like to turn these two over to the guard, though since we halted things as quickly as we did I'm sceptical the guard will do much.
Lets see if we can settle this without violence. Nicholas will cast a sleep spell on the two thugs, save DC 15 (I'm assuming that after resting we had time to memorize new spells).
Nicholas has been lost in thought for some time, and finally seems to snap back to the world. Knowledge: local Yes, lets investigate Rineri. I am also curious about the banknote, that is an awful lot of money for someone running about the sewers to have. Perhaps we will be able to trace a note of that large a denomination, surely there can't be that many circulating in our sewers. I am still baffled by the Bluetspur connection, what interest is obscure creatures of myth have to do with our city?
I can't tell you what it is, but I've read about similar things coming from Bluetspur. The illithid use them for infiltration. I am worried about why the illithid would feel a need to infiltrate this place.
Mutters, I think I chose the wrong spell... Knowledge (arcana) Be careful, I've heard rumors of these beasts. It may be poisonous and it can trick your senses, perhaps even invade your mind.
Last, to arrive Nicholas walks up to the corpse. "Nice shot, Yvon, I was worried he was going to get away. Hopefully we can get out of this muck soon, I fear this suit is ruined." Perception: Seeing movement, Nicholas quickly chants his mage hand spell, intending to grab whatever it is from a safe distance.
Fed up with trying to clamber through the sewers, Nicholas begins to chant. Hopefully he can stop Verite in his tracks and not have to go through with all this bother. Nicholas is casting sleep. (range 110 ft. Will save DC 15)
Hope I wasn't holding up gameplay at all. Got unexpectedly stuck without internet over the weekend.
Nicholas follows the lead of the other two, better to be safe than to be caught out alone.
On seeing the obstacles blocking the way, Nicholas curses and mutters, "hopefully I can at least keep the powder dry." He attempts to clamber over the fallen masonry:
Managing to get over, but only with much cursing, splashing, and wasted time. Beginning to resemble a soaked, unhappy, growling feline, Nicholas figures his next move will be either a spell or a bullet. Enough of chasing after this ruffian like a common guardsman.
Grabs a torch or lantern, then sighs, "my best suit." Then clambers down the ladder. Perception:
I had a bad feeling about wearing my good suit tonight. Guess we have no choice but to follow, do we?
Will save: Nicholas collapses, temporarily stunned.
Nicholas finishes his drink and slowly follows after Arnaud and Yvon. On hearing the strange man's statements he says, "we're not here to play any games. I'm here to get on with my life, whether I choose to do so in Port-a-Lucine should be none of your business. Whatever game it is you're playing, you seem to be making a mistake by choosing to make enemies of those that would prefer to remain bystanders." knowledge local:
Perception Before the warning: "Cheap? Tonight maybe but I bet you thrice their fee that you'd be in a healer's shop within the week paying 10 times what tonight cost you to stop the burning whenever you relieve yourself. I've seen enough of my shipmates make their mistakes to learn that when whores get too cheap they can be rather more expensive than their asking price." After hearing the warning: Nicholas reaches in his quote and grips his pistol. He leans over to Gisele and whispers, "I haven't spotted them yet. Which ones are they? I could put a few to sleep but casting may reveal more than we'd like. If the odds are against us, however, it may be safer to neutralize a few before the guns start going off."
Perception: Nicholas will put down his two coppers and thank the bartender. He scowls after taking a swig of gin, saying "I haven't had gin like this in months. Brings back memories." Noticing how Yvon is trying to get some of the whores' attention he says, sorry but these ladies are a bit thin for my taste. If you'd like to take your chances, feel free. I'll stay here and enjoy the quality beverage."
Nicholas will follow Yvon in, also concealing his pistol in his coat. He'll sit at a table with Yvon, three men entering at precisely the same time and going different ways might seem odd. He'll order a cheap gin, doing his best to not look completely out of place.
"Thank you Arnaud, I am grateful for the gift. Hopefully I won't be needing to use it at the Blood of the Vine, but if I do I'll have your back. I'm a far better shot with this than I am up close." Once we reach the tavern. "Haven't been to this kind of place in awhile. I'm certainly not dressed for it. Shall a few of us just walk in the front door, or does anyone have better suggestions as to how we proceed."
Nicholas grins at the offer. "I would be pleased to accept your generous offer, Arnaud. I have felt naked without a proper weapon at my side. I am much in your debt." "Unless anyone has objection, I would agree that we should head to the Blood and Vine as quickly as possible. It would seem best to find out what we can before our enemies are certain of the results of tonight's attack."
Nicholas follows the rest out of the room, after awkwardly wandering about a bit for somewhere he could put his hot firepoker down without starting a fair. He looks somewhat sheepish about the relative failure of his tactics in eliciting useful information.
I'd like to search Sarivec's quarters to see if he left anything that might give us more details about the Sarti's operations. I'd like to know where he lived and where he recruited fellows like you. [Mostly, I really want Sarivec's spellbook. But any hints about the Sarti's operations or regular recruiting grounds would be helpful.]
Nicholas will wander into the kitchen, looking for a fire poker as well as a torch or something else he can light on fire to bring a flame with. When he arrives in the office he'll look around and say, "what? I'm a traditionalist when it comes to these things," as he begins to heat the poker red hot.
Well, this has gotten off to a profitable start. Now lets see what we can find out by interrogating the survivors.
Well, it's something. Perhaps, if we're really lucky, some of the survivor's from tonight's attack are affiliated with this Brain. It's a long shot but if he's trying to control the docks perhaps he wanted to muscle in on a new business. If anyone has knowledge about the two ringleaders of tonight's raid perhaps we can locate their quarters before the guard does, we may find information that could confirm or deny this association. As for the casino, I'll help where I can. Perhaps I can think of some magic tricks to spice things up.
Delays happen, I'd like to continue the game, provided that there will be at least occasional updates. My game survived more than two weeks without posting in January (though I lost a few players but the group was on the large side anyway) so I don't think the odd delay here and there is too much of a problem.
Nicholas looks somewhat uncomfortable as he always does in social situations. He nervously goes over and gets a glass of wine, endeavoring to look busy. Hearing Helene's proposal, he chimes in "I'll do what I can to help, but I'm not sure I'll be much use in running a casino. Perhaps I can be of more use in the investigation. As always, I'll do what I can for the family, in the end, I'm only here because of the kindness shown to me by the DeSuis. I'm eager to get a chance to pay back blood for blood for what was done to us."
"Yes, best to let the gendarmes take over from here. It seems to me that this, incident, is a strong argument that a facility of this sort needs considerably more security. It is a rare stroke of luck that we were around to intervene." "Let us proceed with our business, after this, I am eager to get this evening over with."
Hearing Gisele's call Nicholas responds, "Excellent, hopefully he'll have at least some knowledge to share with us about this robbery. First, however, I'd like to see if there is anything I can find on this fellow." Nicholas kneels down to search Sarivec's body and is interrupted by Helene's entrance. "I'd say your entrance is timely. I see a few guests at least who are regretting their attendance. With the departure of their poor souls, if not their bodies, perhaps the rest of the evening will be more congenial to the remaining guests."
As he sees Jean-Pierre raise his sword Nicholas shouts "No!" Afterward, "dammit Jean-Pierre I was trying to take him alive!" Nicholas well then see if there is any hope of staunching Sarivec's bleeding wounds, if so he will do so. Otherwise, "Well there's nothing that can be done now. It would have been valuable to interrogate him; I doubt the rest of these goons know much." He will then walk over to the chest, to make sure it doesn't get lost in the confusion.
Seeing his opponent running for the door Nicholas runs to block the passage (I assume he is still closest to it).
Cursing under his breath when he sees that someone grabbed the chest, Nicholas prepares to cast another spell. He isn't entirely sure what is going on here but he plans on making sure nothing leaves this room until things calm down.
Standing orders for this combat: For standing orders for this combat, Nicholas will seek cover and use his telekinetic fist ability, +3 atk (+4 if point blank shot applies) 1d4, 30ft against whoever has the chest or as a secondary target against anyone firing at him, or as a tertiary target in support of whoever looks most hard pressed in melee combat. If he somehow runs out of his T fist ability he will resort to throwing daggers.
Also, he will try to take a pistol at the end of combat, he'd really, really like one.
Recognizing some of his relatives among those being threatened by the thieves Nicholas quickly assesses the situation. He isn't entirely certain what is happening but it seems certain that it would be best if that chest stays right where it is. He begins to chant swaying slightly as he becomes wrapped up in the rhythm of the words he is speaking.
Sorry I haven't posted yet. I had a busy week and have barely been on the computer at all. I should be able to post more regularly in the future.
Nicholas walks in wearing a hastily put on suit. His tie is askew and covered with machine grease. You can still see quite a bit of grease on his hands, and on his suit coat. He is rather shocked to see the robbery in progress and tries to duck back behind the door to get a better sense of the situation before acting. (I'll assume I go last sense I'm such a late arrival, I wasn't on the computer much this week and this is the first chance I've had to check in.)
I should mention I made some slight alterations to my spellbook and gear list. Figured this would be ok up until the game starts. I'll also add in an appearance and background summary so that is easier to access than referencing this thread.
Works for me too Any details you'd like from us on our characters, or are we good to go? Actually, I just remembered I'm not, I was going to buy a spell with my gp and haven't done that. That's just a minor detail though.
Thought I'd just check for an update on when things will be getting started. |
