Zoomackulas's Curse of the Crimson Throne

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

Its a sunny day in the city of Korvosa, its about time for your noon meal.
Where are you and what are you doing. Please check the dicussion thread and answer the few questions posted there! Thanks Zoo

[Thelix Moody]

Thelix is standing in line waiting for a hot Oliphnant Ear. Once he has finished his noon meal, he plans on purchasing the necessary supplies for the Forge, and returning to the Forge, to work for a couple of hours. There is a meeting of the Cult of Gorum tonight, and he must be prepared to perform a blessing.

[Allarion the Urban Druid]

Allarion is wondering around the marketplace, currently following a thug he thinks might know something about the whereabouts of one Gaedram Lamm.

[Berel Zenderholm]

Berel had moved to the marketplace, having decided that too much free time was a really good way to get himself occupied with exactly the wrong things. So he moved across the market slowly, keeping an eye out for any indication of someone in need.

Also, getting an apple or two for lunch was a good idea. He was growing hungry, after all.

[Inros Har]

Today is Inros' 18th birthday. As he does most days, he starts off going to the market where his younger cousin Tara disappeared almost two years ago. But he has another purpose today. He is going to spend the gold he has been saving. Inros decided he needs more than just his bow from his days up-river. He needs much more if he is to find, and deal with, the man called Lamm. The man who he believes kidnapped Tara.

Inros lives above his uncle's shop, in the Highbridge ward of Midland. There he shares a room with his older cousin Heath. Inros cannot wait to move out on his own, but he just does not know what he wants to do with his life. At least, he does not know what he wants to do after he finally finds his young, missing cousin, Tara.

The above is copied from the discussion thread. Sorry, didn't see this thread until just now.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Thelix

Spoiler:

After an uneventful outting you return to your place to work at the Forge for a couple hours as planned. You get everything ready to get started when you notice sitting on one of your anvils lies a card. You have seen the like before, its a Harrow card with writing on it. The picture on the card is of an owl. The writing on the card says- I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

For Allarion

Spoiler:

You have been following the thug now for almost an hour until some how you lost him though a large crowd. After walking around the market with hope in picking up his trail again you spend another hour doing this. You head back to your shop([ooc]whats the shop called and what do you sell? You might have stated this somewhere but i'm tired and didn't see this anywhere! Also I going to put the shop in Old Korvoas[ooc] and enter after unlocking the door. You go about you normal activities until you notice a card laying on your counter, you seen the like before, its a Harrow card with some writing on it. The picture on the card is of a theater. The writing on the card says-
I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Berel

Spoiler:

After you get done eatting you wander the market for some time uneventfully. You head home to your apartment to rest for awhile before going out again. As you are about to lay down you notice a card sitting a top of your pillow, you have seen the like before, its an Harrow card with writing on it. It has a picture of a Paladin. The writing on the card says-
I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

For Inros

Spoiler:

After spending most of the morning at the market getting the items you wanted to purchase and a little bite to eat you head home. Once there you go to your room to rest a bit while your cousin Heath is out and about so no one will bother you. As you are about to lay down you notice a card laying on top of your pillow, you have seen the like before, its a Harrow card with writing on it. It has a picture of a cricket. The writing on the card says-
I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

[Thelix Moody]

Spoiler:

Thelix's heart begins to hammer as he reads the note. Could this be his chance for revenge...or has Lamm finally tracked him down, and this is his chance to kidnap him again?...Wait, he is a grown man now, and this might be a chance for him to right a wrong committed. Its worth a shot anyway.

Thelix dashes down the stairs, his excitement building as Lamm's wicked sneer replays itself in his memory. He grabs his hat and cloak off the rack, shouting to his father as he runs out the door. "Dad!, Dad!, can you run the service tonight?...I have a very important meeting to attend" Without waiting for an answer Thelix dashes out the door slamming it behind him.

He is halfway down the block when the thought occurs to him that if this is indeed a trick, he shouldn't go unarmed. Thelix runs back home and sheepishly asks his father if he can run the service tonight. After the old Dwarf agrees, Thelix grabs his walking stick (Cudgel)and holy symbol, and more sedately heads towards the address on the note, wondering if he can make it there by the appointed time, without hailing a ride.

[Stray Hal]

Hal is looking for easy marks around the markets. He intends to follow one leaving and pick his pocket. He is only looking for people who appear to be alone and as long as there is an open escape route.

[Andreas Skie]

Andreas is crossing one of Old Korvosa's bridges, walking to the University grounds in the mainland.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Stray Hal

Spoiler:

After spending most of the morning and into the afternoon looking for a mark and not finding any sutable ones, you head home giving up on it. You think maybe tonight you'll have better luck after soom rest. You get back to your little place and lay down to relax but as you are about to do that you notice a card with writing on it on you sleeping mat, you have seen the like before, its a Harrow card. The picture on the card is of a peacock. The writing on the card says-
I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

For Andreas

Spoiler:

You spend most of the morning wandering around stopping for lunch and then setting out again until you get a little tired so you head back to you apartment to rest and relax for a while. You get there and as you get ready to lie down you notice on your pillow a card with writing on it, you have seen the like before, its a Harrow card. The picture on the card is of a Foreign Trader. The writing on the card says-
I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

[Andreas Skie]

For Zoom

Spoiler:

Andreas examines the card slowly (with gloves on, just in case), he also takes good note of how the handwriting looks, then sticks it into one of his pockets. He decides to come to the rendez-vous place at sunset, but, of course, takes some preparations ahead, like readying his weapons and usual equipment (as listed) and reviewing his spells.

Can he use his Knowledge-Arcana to get what "The Foreign Trader" card is about?

[Stray Hal]

For Zoomackula

Spoiler:

What do I know of that area of Korvosa?

I ask the locals if they saw anyone around my place.

[Berel Zenderholm]

For the DM

Spoiler:

Berel turned the card in his hand quizzedly. What was this about? Anyway, it was a first solid chance to get closer to Lamm, who so far had been frustratingly hard to get to. Maybe these "others" were just the help he needed.

And what was the worst that could happen? Him walking away from an unpalatable offer. Still there was a little time before sunset, and so he he took his armor from the training dummy that served as a stand when he was not using it. After an intense bout of training, he quickly washed off the sweat, before making his way to the indicated address.

Whoever had send this card, and how this person came to know of his history with the man, he did not quite know. But he'd probably find out soon enough.

[Inros Har]

for Zoom:

Spoiler:

After reading the card, I quickly look around the room, the hairs on the back of my neck standing straight out. I ask around the shop if anyone unusual was around today.

I am too excited to rest now. May I actually be getting somewhere in my search for Tara? I cannot hide my impatience as I wait for sunset. Who will I meet? How do they know about Tara? What do they know about Tara? Will today be the day I save her? Will today be the day I punish Lamm for what he has done to Tara and my family?

I decide to leave a few hours before sunset, as to minimize questions from my family. I better bring my bow and new sword today. Might I need them tonight? Do I actually hope I need them tonight?

As sunset approaches, I make my way to Lancet Street. Ready for what may come next.

[Allarion the Urban Druid]

Allarion turns the card over, muttering. Clearly he's lost his prey, but this new twist of fate? Could it be the sign he's waiting for? He pockets the card, checks the time and heads toward the rendezvous.

DM:

Spoiler:

His shop is a carpenter's shop called the Carven Chair. Currently it's dusty, locked up and uncared for. He sells chairs, tables and odd small wooden pieces, such as goblets, plates, etc.

[Sun Fei]

Sun Fei left her mother's house over on the South Shore early in the morning before the sun had crested the horizon. Her morning mediation completed to the fine sandlewood scents, her mind is clear on her path today ~ to follow the lead she recently unearthed regarding Lamm and the dream spider drugs that flow into the hands of Korvosan youth.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Sun Fei

Spoiler:

As you walk out of your home, on the door step lies a card with some writing on it, you have seen the like before, its a Harrow card. The picture on the card is of a dancer. The writing on the card says-
I know what Gaedren has done
to you. He has wronged me as
well. I know where he dwells,
yet cannot strike at him. Come
to my home at 3 Lancet Street
at sunset. Others like you will
be there. Gaedren must face his
fate, and justice must be done.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

Andreas Skie wrote:

For Zoom

** spoiler omitted **

For Andreas

Spoiler:

Go ahead and roll the knowledge check!

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

Thelix Moody wrote:

** spoiler omitted **

For Thelix

Spoiler:

You have been looking for the address for awhile now and can't seem to find it. Give me a gather info roll please.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

Stray Hal wrote:

For Zoomackula

** spoiler omitted **

For Stray Hal

Spoiler:

You think the address in the Midland area of Korvosa but your not sure having not spent that much time in the area. Its like a middle class kinda area, merchants, banks and such. You ask you neighbors if they have seen anybody about your place but they all give the same answer, no they have not seen anything out of the ordinary.

[scranford]

Spoiler:

Gather Information (1d20 2=11)

[Andreas Skie]

Zoomackulas Eichendar wrote:

Andreas Skie wrote:

For Zoom

** spoiler omitted **

For Andreas

** spoiler omitted **

First time I use the application, hope it works

Spoiler:

Knowledge-Arcana 1d20 7=15

[Sun Fei]

Spoiler:

Sun Fei bends to pick up the card and is shocked at the discovery. The leads she had were credible, but did not lead straight to Lamm. If the person who delivered this card could be trusted, where might they lead? Sun Fei intends to get guidance on what the Harrow card itself means and then meditate on it and what direction she should take before finally deciding to head to the meeting.

[Stray Hal]

I head down to the area in question and look for a spot to watch it from, preferably one with some cover for me. I take stock of the people I pass and the surroundings.

Spot check 14

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Berel

Spoiler:

You seem to be the first to arrive. The home is tucked into two large buildings and the enterance is located on the side of the home. The door is open, you see no one inside.
The cozy chamber within this small home is filled
with a fragrant haze of flowers and strong spice.
The haze comes from several sticks of incense
smouldering in wall-mounted burners that look
like butterfly-winged elves. The smoke itself seems
to soften edges and gives the room a dream-like feel.
The walls are draped with brocaded tapestries,
one showing a black-skulled beast juggling
men’s hearts, another showing a pair of angels
dancing atop a snow-blasted mountain. A third
tapestry on the far wall depicts a tall hooded figure
shrouded in mist, a flaming sword held in a skeletal
hand. Several brightly-colored rugs cover the floor,
but the room’s only furnishings are a wooden table covered by
a bright red throwcloth and several elegant tall-backed chairs. A
basket covered by blue cloth sits under the table.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Inros

Spoiler:

You arrive at your destination and see a small home ticked inbetween to larger buildings. The enterance is on the side of the house. You go to the door and see standing outside a man dressed in armour, has a big sword on his hip and looks like he can take care of himself. You go up to the door and peer in and see a cozy chamber within this small home is filled
with a fragrant haze of flowers and strong spice.
The haze comes from several sticks of incense
smouldering in wall-mounted burners that look
like butterfly-winged elves. The smoke itself seems
to soften edges and gives the room a dream-like feel.
The walls are draped with brocaded tapestries,
one showing a black-skulled beast juggling
men’s hearts, another showing a pair of angels
dancing atop a snow-blasted mountain. A third
tapestry on the far wall depicts a tall hooded figure
shrouded in mist, a flaming sword held in a skeletal
hand. Several brightly-colored rugs cover the floor,
but the room’s only furnishings are a wooden table covered by
a bright red throwcloth and several elegant tall-backed chairs. A
basket covered by blue cloth sits under the table.
You and the big man are standing at the door step.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Allarion

Spoiler:

You set out and arrive at your destination in good time, your sense of purpose helping you. You get there and see a small home tucked between two larger buildings. You see that the enterance is on the side of the house and two men are standing in the doorway. One with a large sword at his hip with a chain shirt on and the other in leathers with a deadly looking sword at his hip also.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Thelix

Spoiler:

After a couple people help you with directions you feel kinda silly for missing the house. The first time you walked by no one was around but now you see two men standing in the doorway peering into the small home that is tucked inbetween two larger building which is why you missed it. There is another man standing in the street who seems to have just arrived himself.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Andreas

Spoiler:

You see the foreign trader on the card holding jewels. There is a monkey on his back and his face is slightly covered. You get a sense that a bargain or pact is in your future.

[Thelix Moody]

Thelix double checks the address against the card and approaches the door. "Fine evening isn't it" he exclaims as he approaches the entrance.

[Andreas Skie]

Zoom

Spoiler:

As said before, I keep the card in a pocket, make a mental note of the handwriting and prepare for showing up at the meeting place. I will come some minutes ahead and look from a nearby alley

[Allarion the Urban Druid]

Allarion slips forward toward the door, nodding at the men surrounding the door. He stops just short of weapon range and holds there. He clears his throat and says, "Who sent me the card? What do you know of Lamm?"

[Inros Har]

zoom

Spoiler:

I ask the armored man if he belongs to the house, or was he summoned there? As I ask, I show him the Cricket card.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Stray Hal

Spoiler:

You get to the house the address given to you and find a spot to watch from which was hard due to that the street is really well lit. All that you see from your spot is four gentlemen at the side of the home where the entrance must be at. They all seem like they do not know each other by the way they are acting. One is holding a card out like the one you were given. You are to far away to hear what they are saying.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Sun Fei

Spoiler:

You head out to the house the note told you to go to and have no trouble finding the place. Its a small house tucked inbetween to larger ones. The entrance is on the side of the house and you see four gentlemen standing by the doorway talking.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

For Andreas

Spoiler:

You get to the house with no problems. The street is well lit, the only place to duck into to observe the house seems to be taken. You see the small house tucked in between two larger buildings and the entrance seems to be on the side of the house where four gentlemen are standing, talking to each other. You see an exotic looking female on the road in front of the house.

[Zoomackulas Eichendar]

Outside the house is four gentlemen standing at the entrance of the cards address. They are looking at each other and one dressed in chainmail and wearing an holy symbol of Gorum you all recognize say to the group, "Fine evening isn't it"? Another gentleman wearing leathers at the same time says, "Who sent me the card? What do you know of Lamm?" And also at the same time another gentleman in leathers asks the man in the chainshirt with the greatsword dressed in other finery, he seems to be well to do, if he belongs to the house or was he summoned here also? As he asks his question he is showing you a harrow card with a cricket on it! You all see an exotic female appoarching also!

Go ahead and start roleplaying with each other as you see fit! State your actions!

[Berel Zenderholm]

Berel looked at the group as it gathered, a bit surprised by the size. It seemed the old fiend had quite a few more enemies than he had expected. Smiling over his carefully maintained five days stubble, he took a good look at each of them. "Forgive me to assume, but i would like to think this group is here for the same reason i have come?"

He slipped his Harrow card between his fingers, which he had kept in one of the pockets of his obviously custom-fitted pants. Raising his hand, he displayed it to the others, much like the man with the cricket card had done. His displayed a paladin.

[Thelix Moody]

"It does seem indeed, that we are here on the same purpose" Thelix says showing his Harrow card with the displayed Owl.
"May I see your card for a moment"? He asks the gentleman closest to him. He then takes a moment to inspect the cards to see if the writing is in the same hand.

[Sun Fei]

Sun Fei remainds standing a little ways away watching the other four until she is addressed. Approaching she reveals her own Harrow card, a dancer, though she does not say anything just yet.

[Berel Zenderholm]

"Certainly. Feel free, but i don't really doubt it. After all, the text mentions meeting others here" Berel replied, handing over the card without much fanfare.

He took another look at the gathering crowd, looking for any indication of their "host".

[Thelix Moody]

"Hmmm...Yes the writing looks the same" (Assumption?). "Well has anyone knocked?" Thelix says approaching the door, and giving it a firm rap.

[Stray Hal]

I walk up and say, "So it looks we have all been invited to the same party", and show my peacock card.

"I heard Lamm's name. Has anyone else considered that this might be a trap set by him?"

[Allarion the Urban Druid]

"If this is a trap, at least I get to see the fiend. He murdered my wife, I have no love for him or his."

[Andreas Skye]

Evening, gentlepeople,
I wonder if you have received some sort of note or other missive... We seem to have something in common... or somebody at least. But I wonder who could have known about all of us and how.

[Inros Har]

"If this were a trap, why invite us all at the same time? Easier to pick off enemies one at a time. And I only have one enemy...Lamm."

After the holy man knocks on the door, my posture stiffens and I place a hand on the hilt of my sword.

"Not one to dawdle?" I ask him with a grin, and I turn to face the door, waiting to see who answers.

[Thelix Moody]

"The way I look at it I've been dawdling for years now". "It's time for Lamm to pay the price for his treachery". "And from the looks of this group," Thelix takes a moment to scan the gathering crowd, "It may be time for retribution!" The last words spoken fiercely.

[Stray Hal]

Inros Har wrote:

"If this were a trap, why invite us all at the same time? Easier to pick off enemies one at a time. And I only have one enemy...Lamm."

"Good point. On the other hand, he might want to try to kill us all off at once."

Are there windows on this building? Are there any other people in the area who can see us?

[Berel Zenderholm]

Berel sighed. "A trap... hmm, i had not thought of that. But i suppose it would make more sense for him to go after his enemies one by one - but i would not put that beyond him. He seemed to genuinely enjoy his detestable acts." Such ideas, traps and tricks usually took some pointing out to him.