Aug 22, 2019 7:27 pm
[ +- ] boring landscape painting
[IC] Graveyard Shift: Session 1
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Aug 22, 2019 8:09 pm
"Y'know, I think you could just go and stare at the countryside, far cheaper." Nera is not impressed with the man's choice of artwork.
Aug 23, 2019 4:14 am
"Looks like whatever came in here went straight to that bookshelf." Barvek comes over to the desk and takes a look at the locked drawer. "Maybe there's something useful in here."
Aug 23, 2019 5:34 am
Nera follows Barvek's train of thought, long since gotten bored by the poor excuse of "art". "I can open that."
OOC:
What's the difficulty for the drawer GM?
Aug 23, 2019 7:36 am
"Guys, it looks like some sort of hyper intelligent goat creature climbed up the window and went straight for that gap in bookshelf" As Nekurr follows the footprints something hits him! Wait a minute! Hyper intelligent goats?
1) I'll like to sense if there is magic in the room now, particularly vestiges from a magic-influenced creature. Was the creature magic or being manipulated?
2) Can I use divine magic to augment my attributes? Maybe some sort of divine communication or pray to boost a knowledge of the forbidden? What sort of magical creature/enchantment could that be?
3) Check the gap. What was it that the creature took/was looking for?
OOC:
There's a number of actions I'll like to take at this moment, but I'm not sure if I can do all the rolls in a roll. It may be better to wait for the other's reactions. 1) I'll like to sense if there is magic in the room now, particularly vestiges from a magic-influenced creature. Was the creature magic or being manipulated?
2) Can I use divine magic to augment my attributes? Maybe some sort of divine communication or pray to boost a knowledge of the forbidden? What sort of magical creature/enchantment could that be?
3) Check the gap. What was it that the creature took/was looking for?
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Aug 23, 2019 12:16 pm
Tronus sniffs in Nekurr's direction wondering if he had too much to drink today.
"Is it possible someone shapeshift into something like a goat or a humanoid with cloven hoof? That does imply whatever it is though had prior knowledge to this room's layout and what was here.." Tronus states with a raised eyebrow.
With a mental note of finding Devos Sabain who lives in Nornholt Tronus finally looks at the paper he's been carrying around.
"There's ahidden compartment in the desk also so be mindful of the lock it may not be as easy as we assume." Tronus states while looking over the only clue he's found.
"Is it possible someone shapeshift into something like a goat or a humanoid with cloven hoof? That does imply whatever it is though had prior knowledge to this room's layout and what was here.." Tronus states with a raised eyebrow.
With a mental note of finding Devos Sabain who lives in Nornholt Tronus finally looks at the paper he's been carrying around.
"There's ahidden compartment in the desk also so be mindful of the lock it may not be as easy as we assume." Tronus states while looking over the only clue he's found.
Aug 23, 2019 2:50 pm
"Might not be as hard as you think there, Tronus." Barvek says as he bends over to pick something up from next to one of the legs of the desk. He stands holding a key. "Perhaps this'll do the trick. Sorry, Nera." He inserts the key into the lock.
OOC:
Spending a SP for Tricksy
Aug 23, 2019 5:00 pm
Nera is already laying her tools on the ground as Barvek produces the key, as if by magic. Her ears twitch slightly. "Aw..."
Aug 23, 2019 7:36 pm
OOC:
Brilliant use of Tricksy! But in the future, I think using the ability for a SPECIFIC key violates the rarity restriction. That is, the item produced must be Rarity 4 or lower. Arguably, a specific key is unique, and therefore higher in rarity than 4. But that's from here on out. Let's roll with it.[ +- ] Spoiler
Here are the various next steps y'all have mentioned, along with any rolls required.
1) CESN, I'll respond to your possible actions in the OOC thread. Lots of good ideas!
2) Others are welcome to inspect the prints using skills other than Survival. Other skills will reveal different possibilities for the source.
3) Checking the gap in the shelf: Someone merely has to tell me they're looking, and I'll reveal the details. A roll may be necessary to interpret what you see.
4) Don't forget the schedule book on the desk that Tronus found.
5) Barvek or someone else is welcome to unlock the desk. Just say so IC.
1) CESN, I'll respond to your possible actions in the OOC thread. Lots of good ideas!
2) Others are welcome to inspect the prints using skills other than Survival. Other skills will reveal different possibilities for the source.
3) Checking the gap in the shelf: Someone merely has to tell me they're looking, and I'll reveal the details. A roll may be necessary to interpret what you see.
4) Don't forget the schedule book on the desk that Tronus found.
5) Barvek or someone else is welcome to unlock the desk. Just say so IC.
Aug 23, 2019 7:43 pm
steef99 says:
OOC:
what should I doOOC:
Take a look at my last post. Lots of possible things for Mengus to do.Aug 23, 2019 8:39 pm
[ +- ] OOC
OOC:
I think Hildar did not mention IC the only the book was magical (quickly hid it due to the lady's interruption I think)There was also the extra boost from my last advantage!
Since I am slower during the weekend, I'll play a "long post", if that's ok:
1. pray for divine augment
2. determine if the footprints were created by a magical being (which one with advantage maybe?)
3. Forbidden Knowledge was my original idea to follow up with the creature/footprint investigation. I'll roll this as well, in case it is slightly different than the divination.
4. I'll add a boost, a difficulty, a challenge and a setback so you can upgrade any roll if you need to :D
Last edited August 23, 2019 8:51 pm
Rolls
prayer (augment)
3 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Threat
Total: 3 Success, 1 Threat
Scrying/Divination (+G)
6 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Failure, 2 Threat
Total: 4 Success, 1 Threat
Forbidden Knowledge (+GB)
3 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Failure, 1 Threat
Total: 2 Success, 2 Advantage
Forbidden Knowledge (extra dice just in case)
2 Failure, 2 Threat
Total: 2 Failure, 2 Threat
Aug 23, 2019 8:43 pm
Barvek turns the key and opens the drawer.
OOC:
That seems fair. I'll keep that in mind in the future.Last edited August 23, 2019 8:44 pm
Aug 24, 2019 11:05 pm
Mengus squeezes past Nera, HIldar, and Nekurr to take a closer look at the bookshelf where some volumes seem to be missing. Based on what Nera found during her search of the study, the Human nobleman knows that the books are organized by subject matter.
To the left of the gap, the books mostly seem to concern history, but with an emphasis on the First Darkness that befell the baronies. The titles of the books to the right of the gap seem to be more varied, but Mengus does notice several repeating words or names: "Ru," "Uthuk," "Y'llan," and "Q'aro Fenn."Nekurr says a quick prayer to Lady Fortuna, asking her for an extra dose of luck as he considers the footprints. The Half-Catfolk feels satisfied, but he also has a tinge of doubt, wondering if he's testing the goddess by asking for such a favor.The priest of Fortuna then turns his attentions to the footprints, asking his goddess silently for some insight into what kind of creature might have made the tracks. He thinks of Tronus's words--that the tracks may have been made by something magical. Suddenly, there's a bang as one of the books from the shelf falls to the floor, apparently knocked loose by Mengus. The book falls open to a page bearing an illustration that shocks the Half-Catfolk.
Barvek finds the key he found fits easily into the desk's simple lock. The drawer opens with no problem, revealing a few spare quills, another inkwell, and a second ledger. The Gnome notices that this book seems identical to the one on top of the desk, at least from its cover.
To the left of the gap, the books mostly seem to concern history, but with an emphasis on the First Darkness that befell the baronies. The titles of the books to the right of the gap seem to be more varied, but Mengus does notice several repeating words or names: "Ru," "Uthuk," "Y'llan," and "Q'aro Fenn."
OOC:
You can get more information with a Knowledge check. You can try Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Forbidden), or Knowledge (Lore). All will be Hard (PPP). Each skill can provide slightly different information.OOC:
1 Threat = 1 extra strain for the spell due to the doubt.[ +- ] Book Illustration
OOC:
1 Threat = 1 extra strain again from the shock. Total strain for Nekurr = 3 + 3 = 6. Let's pause Nekurr's actions here so others have a chance to react or try other checks. :)Aug 24, 2019 11:14 pm
Tronus moves to the side and reviews the note he's found since that seems easy.
Aug 25, 2019 4:51 am
"Ooh what do we have here?" Barvek removes the second ledger and begins leafing through it.
Aug 25, 2019 12:11 pm
steef99 says:
Lore rollOOC:
Steef, you forgot your positive dice. Roll should be YGG+PPP. Please re-roll the whole thing. I'll update things once Mengus's roll is finished.load next