Oleg takes the coins from Nefi It will take some time but this will be enough for me to order the lab for you. It seems that I can trust to extend you all some credit I will have to work up what I can afford in inventory to make it easier for you all to exchange items you find for useful gear. Let me think on it for a bit and I will have something for you all to look at before you have to leave.
Oleg takes the coins from Nefi It will take some time but this will be enough for me to order the lab for you. It seems that I can trust to extend you all some credit I will have to work up what I can afford in inventory to make it easier for you all to exchange items you find for useful gear. Let me think on it for a bit and I will have something for you all to look at before you have to leave.
"That's great! I'll settle for the portable lab until I get five hundred gold peices for a proper lab." with this she smiles and appears to eagerly await her portable lab, looking over her current checmicals. "If you guys want to put money my way, I can craft us potions of cure light wounds." she has her alchemy set all out for the moment, though she doesn't have a lab yet to help her skills.
"It'll take me two hours and only cost 50gp for materials that I'm sure Oleg might have as his disposal." her eyes glisten as she looks over her potions and searching around to see if Oleg has the materials available, smiling up at him hopefully.
Observing all of this while drinking some ale I decide to speak up.
It all sound good to me. As my mother said “I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.”
Observing all of this while drinking some ale I decide to speak up.
It all sound good to me. As my mother said “I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.”
We already have 2 healing potions. A third would not go amiss and since the day is already advanced , leaving tomorrow morning would make sense. If I might interject something here , I quite understand one want to improve his own equipment but it would make sense to leave 50% of our earnings in a communal pot for items potentially helpful to any of us. And to begin with here is my 35gp.
Oleg nods to everyone as he slips away breaking into the conversation only for a moment to let all of you know that Svetlana will have dinner ready within the the next hour or two.
"I'd love to have a nice warm meal after all this travelling." she smiles softly as she looks over the group and makes sure to have everything prepared and out of the way. Last thing she wants is for her mutagen to accidently spill in someone's lunch.
I could use a little some thing.
Pulls out a chair and sits by Nefi.
So do you brew potions or other things...?
As he ask the question a smirk comes across his face.
We already have 2 healing potions. A third would not go amiss and since the day is already advanced , leaving tomorrow morning would make sense. If I might interject something here , I quite understand one want to improve his own equipment but it would make sense to leave 50% of our earnings in a communal pot for items potentially helpful to any of us. And to begin with here is my 35gp.
Krebak looks askance at Simon.
"Wait, I get a bagful of coin just for showing up and you want to take half of it away? 'Communal pot?' And just how do we decide who gets to dip into it? Sounds a little fishy to me."
I could use a little some thing.
Pulls out a chair and sits by Nefi.
So do you brew potions or other things...?
As he ask the question a smirk comes across his face.
"Potions, acid and other things but what else were you thinking of?" she asks curiously tilting her head to one side as she does quite get the subtle suggestion
"Oh...I've already spent most of it for Oleg to get me a portable lab. I could pay back by making potions of cure light wounds, shield and identify." she smiles as she loves the idea of being helpful.
The creator of a potion needs a level working surface and at least a few containers in which to mix liquids, as well as a source of heat to boil the brew. In addition, he needs ingredients. The costs for materials and ingredients are subsumed in the cost for brewing the potion: 25 gp × the level of the spell × the level of the caster.
All ingredients and materials used to brew a potion must be fresh and unused. The character must pay the full cost for brewing each potion. (Economies of scale do not apply.)
The imbiber of the potion is both the caster and the target. Spells with a range of personal cannot be made into potions.
The creator must have prepared the spell to be placed in the potion (or must know the spell, in the case of a sorcerer or bard) and must provide any material component or focus the spell requires.
Material components are consumed when he begins working, but a focus is not. (A focus used in brewing a potion can be reused.) The act of brewing triggers the prepared spell, making it unavailable for casting until the character has rested and regained spells. (That is, that spell slot is expended from the caster's currently prepared spells, just as if it had been cast.) Brewing a potion requires 1 day.
But it says under Brew Potion feat which I gain for free:
Benefit: You can create a potion of any 3rd-level or lower spell that you know and that targets one or more creatures. Brewing a potion takes 2 hours if its base price is 250 gp or less, otherwise brewing a potion takes 1 day for each 1,000 gp in its base price. When you create a potion, you set the caster level, which must be sufficient to cast the spell in question and no higher than your own level. To brew a potion, you must use up raw materials costing one half this base price.
When you create a potion, you make any choices that you would normally make when casting the spell. Whoever drinks the potion is the target of the spell.
I assume I'm right in that it takes 2 hours to brew the potion as per the description under the feat as it's bas price is 50 gp.
We already have 2 healing potions. A third would not go amiss and since the day is already advanced , leaving tomorrow morning would make sense. If I might interject something here , I quite understand one want to improve his own equipment but it would make sense to leave 50% of our earnings in a communal pot for items potentially helpful to any of us. And to begin with here is my 35gp.Krebak looks askance at Simon.
"Wait, I get a bagful of coin just for showing up and you want to take half of it away? 'Communal pot?' And just how do we decide who gets to dip into it? Sounds a little fishy to me."
"I think it'd muh'mostly be so we don't fight over who owns what puh'potion if the time comes when there's an em'mergency. Or for scuh'scrolls and pruh'pricey restoration magics."
Pavel scratches a stubbled cheek.
"Or if yuh'you wanted to research a spell that would huh'help all of us, we could throw in for that."
Thank you , Pavel , that's exactly what I meant
We already have 2 healing potions. A third would not go amiss and since the day is already advanced , leaving tomorrow morning would make sense. If I might interject something here , I quite understand one want to improve his own equipment but it would make sense to leave 50% of our earnings in a communal pot for items potentially helpful to any of us. And to begin with here is my 35gp.Krebak looks askance at Simon.
"Wait, I get a bagful of coin just for showing up and you want to take half of it away? 'Communal pot?' And just how do we decide who gets to dip into it? Sounds a little fishy to me."
"I think it'd muh'mostly be so we don't fight over who owns what puh'potion if the time comes when there's an em'mergency. Or for scuh'scrolls and pruh'pricey restoration magics."
Pavel scratches a stubbled cheek.
"Or if yuh'you wanted to research a spell that would huh'help all of us, we could throw in for that."
"That sounds reasonable Pavel. I'd put money in to benefit the group." she smiles as she says this and looks over what coin she has left. "I have five gold, nine silver and six copper. I can add three gold as I don't want to have all my money missing."
Krebak's look doesn't change until spell research is mentioned and then he watches Nefi fork over coin.
"Really? Hmm...well, yeah I suppose I could do that, since it looks like everyone else thinks its a good idea."
Svetlana calls to the group over for dinner.
Krebak perks up at the mention of dinner, and immediately heads off to answer the call, coaxing his rat into the collar of his robe.
Pavel takes his seat. He looks to Finneous.
"Suh'so how'd you train that giant buh'bird?"
Svetlana passes out bowls of ham and cabbage and mugs of ale. The bowls that are passed out are full with large chunks of ham good sized pieces of cabbage quartered sections of carrots and whole pieces of potatoes and every one gets their own half loaf. Even the bandit prisoners are given a decent portion. The meal would likely cost half a gold at an Inn and Svetlana has seconds ready for those that want it. The permanent residents all seem to be in high spirits from the excellent meal. Svetlana speaks up towards the end of the meal. I hope everyone enjoyed the meal it was in thanks to our rescuers and the Swordlords who have blessed us twice. The first time by sending these brave men and woman to explore these lands and the second time by sending us supplies enough to keep you well fed when you are weary from exploring. You are always welcome in our home. Talk turns more serious after the impromptu toast. Svetlana tells Simon Let me know your needs for traveling rations. The Swordlords sent us some food supplies that are to support your exploration and the soldiers defending the fort. I can provide enough for a weeks travel for all 6 of you right now. In another several days I can work in the time to prepare more travel cakes and packages of rations. As long as I have a day or two warning I should be able to prepare about a weeks worth of rations for you all During the conversation Svetlana whispers to Simon when she sees that Oleg is deep in talk with Keston. I need to talk to you but I don't want Oleg to know. It is really important. If you offer to clear the dishes after supper we could talk in private for a moment.
Keep your silver and copper , my friends
Simon will turn to Svletana
I guess having one week ration prepared in a week time would be a good idea. Let me and Pavel check what you have prepared now we have finished eating
Krebak quickly and mechanically shovels spoonfuls of food into his mouth, spending no time on conversation. The only time he pauses is when a pink, twitching nose peeks out from under his collar and hood. Then he takes a small bit of ham or a piece of potato, places it between his lips, and offers it up to his rat, who snatches it from his mouth and retreats back under the wizard's robes to eat.
Nefi makes sure to eat her meal, but she eats with slowly and taking her time to look over all the peices that she then eats. She appears quite happy and enjoying the meal, but seems to study it too as it appears to interest her for some reason.
"Thank you for this meal, Svetlana. It's great." she calls over to her with a smile of appreciation.
Svetlana leads Pavel and Simon to the kitchen and shows them wandermeal cakes along with fruits and dried meats among other items wrapped in cheese cloth and tied with string. The rations certainly seem to have a personal touch not found in most rations. Svetlana speaks to you both normally while watching the door. I would appreciate if you would save the cloth and string so I can use them again Watching the door closely as she says in a rushed whisper. Poor Oleg has been in such a terrible state since the bandits started raiding us and I am sure that their presences here is taking its own kind of toll on him. I want so bad to make him feel more like himself, I hope making his favorite meal will help snap him out of it. The only problem is that I am missing the key ingredient Moon Radishes. There was a patch of them about a day travel to the south but I am not sure if they are still there. You don't have to make a special trip or anything for them but if you come upon them while you explore I would truly be grateful. I have some money I could give you for your trouble.
No need for your hard earned money, Svletana. If we see these moon radishes and are ablle to , we'll pick some of them. Errr , what do they look like? I mean I can recognize normal radishee in the ground bur MOON radishes ... Simon lets his voice die in silence .
Finneous watches the interactions with interest. When the subject of Moon Radishes comes up he jumps into a lengthy lecture on the nature, identification, cultivation, and proper cooking techniques of Moon Radishes. He will keep going until someone stops him going on about the different varieties at length.
Still eyeballing the door Svetlana answers Simon's question. The radishes look very similar to any other while it is in the ground. The same leafy top but when you pull them from the ground you find they are as white as a full moon with the shape of a fat carrot. They have a sweeter taste then a normal radish they are very good and make a excellent soup. Thank you for doing this for me and Oleg
The next day the group wakes and gets an early start on their expedition into the wilds. With Svetlana providing a warm porridge with fruit bits to flavor the normally bland breakfast. As your leaving Oleg comes up to see you off. I was working on my finances and I can offer each of you a line of credit of 50 gp in items I carry in about a week after I have traded the furs and pieces you brought in to peddlers in Restov. It will also give me a oppurtunity to improve my current stock. We will be able to keep you supplied with what you need when you come back. Good hunting out there.
The hilly country continues as you travel in a south easterly direction until sufficiently far from the fort to begin charting.
Survival:
Nefi will try to assist Pravel
Nefi remains close to Pravel, looking about the wilderness and wanting to help out however she was also hoping to find interesting unique plants and fungi that she could possibly stock up on to experiment with or even make poisons with.
Krebak takes the opportunity during pauses to take out pen and parchment and draw out a map of the area as we explore.
Finneous will take to the air on Skyrose providing aerial reconnaissance and also to help with charting and map making. Most of my camping gear will be on the horses to save weight if that is amenable to everyone while I keep the bombs and weapons and such. I am keeping three vials each of alchemist fire and acid, my weapons, armor and shield, signal whistle, and waterskin. Everything else can go on the horses, again if no one has issue with that.
Finneous will take to the air (Fly speed 80) on Skyrose providing aerial reconnaissance and also to help with charting and map making. Most of my camping gear will be on the horses to save weight if that is amenable to everyone while I keep the bombs and weapons and such. I am keeping three vials each of alchemist fire and acid, my weapons, armor and shield, signal whistle, and waterskin. Everything else can go on the horses, again if no one has issue with that.
Everything else can go on the horses, again if no one has issue with that.
"I've got no problem with packing your gear, so long as you keep your chicken hawk from flying directly overhead. I didn't bring an umbrella."
With the good time made with the horses the sun is high in the sky when you begin exploration of the area east of Oleg's. You are able to push through and complete your exploration of a sizable portion of the hilly country but it is well into the warm spring evening with the last bit of light fading from the sky before you can claim a reasonable completion of your work done. The next day begins another long day when near noon you're continued exploration leads to the discovery of a crude wood hut with odd smells emanating from around the building and green hued smoke rolling from the chimney. As the group approaches the door creaks open on rusting mismatched hinges to reveal a man holding a wand. He uses the door to the hut as cover presenting only part of his body as a easy target while leveling the wand at the group. With a voice that is sharp and nasally he calls out to you Stop. Stop. Stop right their. I didn't invite you. So what do you want. Speak quick. Or I will use my wand.
Pavel holds up his hands to show that they're empty.
"You Buh'Bokken? We came from Oh'Olegg's to chart the area."
Krebak snorts, then says as an aside to Nefi:
"Hmph, and people call me a hedge wizard..."
Krebak snorts, then says as an aside to Nefi:
"Hmph, and people call me a hedge wizard..."
Nefi giggles, but she can't help but look at the green smoke with some kind of interest.
I'm Bokken. You want something? Bokken emphasizes the word "you" by pointing his wand at Pavel. If not go away. Bokken shifts the aim of his wand to Krebak. Don't insult me. I ain't no wizard. Hedge or otherwise. Bokken looks towards Nefi as she giggles at krebak's comment before shifting back to Pavel. Are we doing business. Or are you wasting my time.
Hello Bokken we mean you no harm.