Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

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Nov 5, 2019 4:01 pm
I speak to the goblin again.
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Nov 5, 2019 6:00 pm
A sly smile spreads across Rano's face, "derr head is now a rock, so mes dun tink dat they gun talk back." Turning to the others in the cave, Ranos asks, "what does these ones know of Creak, dah bird person? Does dey work for gobbos?"
Nov 5, 2019 7:20 pm
"Damn it all!" Jahred exclaimed as more rubble came down from the ceiling. The goblin was dead, which probably saved them the trouble of doing the deed themselves, but had they gotten enough information out of it? He surveyed the damage, particularly to the entrance of the cave they were in before bringing his attention back to the woman he had not realized had approached. "I think the goblin was referring to a Blood Tome, I'm guessing one tied to Tarados based on what Creak said, does that mean anything to you?" He asked. All they wanted was shelter from the storm, and this felt like a textbook application of the saying out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Nov 6, 2019 3:17 pm
"We knew that Creak was crazy, always muttering to himself and petting that amulet he called mistress, but nothing like this, I've never even heard of a Tarados family!" the woman all but shrieked.

"I have," the Frosthorne knight growled, staring into the darkness of the tunnel.

Turning back to face the rest of the group, he continued, fury etched into his features, "A some months ago, the Count Tarados and his family were butchered and their Blood Tome stolen. All the evidence pointed towards a rantar and goliath, but after everything the goblin said and Creak mentioning 'patsies' I have my doubts."

From the now collapsed entrance, one of the guards calls for help moving the rubble. Despite initial concerns, it seems that the rubble can be cleared enough that in a few hours it will be clear. If Creak and the goblins give you enough time.
Nov 6, 2019 5:03 pm
She looks on the work being done, This is going to take a while.
Nov 6, 2019 7:19 pm
Jahred nodded in agreement with the knight. "I think you're right, during the commotion with the goblins I overheard Creak muttering something along the lines of "Rantar and Goliath, ones to take the blame." Then he went on about his mistress." The young man was lost in thought for a brief moment before he added. "I'm not terribly familiar in matters of the arcane, but as I understand it there's no known way to fool a Blood Tome, so if this book is important, my guess is they wish to find out who among the Tarados family yet lives... unless there are other uses for such an item?" This last part was said more as an inquiry, with his gaze directed towards Ranos.
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OOC: History check if there is anything I might know about the Tarados family.
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I think it's fair to say I know about as much as the Lady.
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Rolls

History (Tarados) - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Nov 7, 2019 6:18 pm
"It is soundings to me as if der book is with dis 'Ganzath Korth' person or his 'Tazarzak Korth' person and der Korth person has der 'eyemulet'. Ranos starts to rock from side to side in something akin to a dance, "mayhaps we helps find this Blood Tome".

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Last edited November 8, 2019 5:26 am

Rolls

History for Tarados family - (1d20+5)

(18) + 5 = 23

Arcana for Blood Tome information - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Nov 8, 2019 1:42 am
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In both cases, you really only started researching the topics since you were framed a few months back. The history of a noble family is much easier to find information on than an extremely expensive, extremely rare magical artifact.

History: The Tarados family was founded roughly two hundred seventy years ago, by Sir Marwin Tarados the Emerald Knight. A hedge knight that was granted a small keep overlooking the then border between the Ahrist Kingdom and the Elves of Creakview, the new Lord Tarados managed to secure several profitable trade deals with his elven neighbors, elevating his family to the rank of Count.

The Tarados family has seen several ups and downs over the centuries, with a scandal seventy years ago when the then Count and Countess had a seventh child (which in humans always results in a sorcerer/ess) and the recent massacre securing its current fortunes in a 'down' period. The sole surviving member is the new Countess Modwen Tarados, who has been rather actively leading the charge in hunting down those that murdered her family.

Countess Modwen has spent most of her time since taking the title in the capital of Rustcreek pressuring the Frosthorne Knights and other such organizations, while Seneschal Narkax (a green dragonborn who had the fortune to study at the Ahrist University in Crabport) has overseen the county in her absence. The Green Scale Mercenary Company (almost exclusively composed of green dragonborn) has been hired by Seneschal Narkax to aid the guard in enforcing law and order.

Arcana: To the best of your studies there have been no means of fooling or tricking a Blood Tome, but when a family dies out there are rituals to shift it to a new family.
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On a side note (pun not intended), I turned a Note to DMDoom/Jahred on the previous page into a Spoiler giving details on Blood Tomes
Nov 15, 2019 2:18 pm
Glancing down the tunnel, the woman frowned, some of her previous spirit returning to her.

"I don't know what's down there. Ideally we would clear out the entrance and leave as soon as the storm let up enough for us to do so. But we need to know how many goblins Creak can send at us. If it becomes necessary, we can collapse the tunnel on them."

Turning to face the rest of the caravan, she calls out, not yelling, but her voice carries throughout the entire cave, "I need volunteers. While we clear out the rubble, a group needs to go down into the tunnel to learn how many goblins can come back to attack a second time."
Nov 15, 2019 2:34 pm
From the crowd you hear I will go.

Approaching the group you see a slightly built elf, lithe and slim, standing before you just over five feet tall. His honey blonde hair is neatly combed and tied back with a silver clasp to reveal a handsome coppery brown face featuring high cheekbones, large almond shaped eyes the with irises the color of a green leaf turning golden at the start of autumn. Long pointed ears, indicative of his wood elf race, poke out from his hair. His full lips part, in a wide grin displaying flash of brilliant white teeth.

Clad in brown studded leather armor with embossed designs depicting whorls and abstract forms of animals interlocked around branches of the mythic World Tree, and armed with a fine slim blade bearing an elaborate hilt with a gilded basket wrought like the antlers of a hart, and carrying a small heater shield emblazoned with the device of deer horns in gold on a field of green, the warrior is marked as a sylvan knight. As is typical for most wood elves, the knight-errant also bears a longbow worn across his back and a quiver of long shafted arrows tipped with broad points in a tooled leather quiver. Opposite his rapier, hangs a long curved dagger with a handle of carved antler.

A silver chain with a starburst pendant hangs from his neck, and on his right index finger is a golden ring also carrying the same device as his shield.

Under his armor, the elvish knight wears a dark green finely wrought silken tunic with embroidered leaves in golden thread, and lighter green woolen hose. His feet are shod in low soft doeskin boots also dyed a dark green. On his back is a pack laden with supplies for a long journey. Over all of this the elf wears a thin grey hooded cloak as protection from the elements.

With a polite bow, he regards you and introduces himself I am Meneloss.
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Nov 15, 2019 2:54 pm
My people are always down for hunting the goblins. I whinny lightly and draw my swords.
Nov 15, 2019 3:46 pm
Leaning down, Ranos once again removes this sachet of curios and, closing his eyes, tosses them into the dirt. Opening his eyes, he examines them closely, his mouth moving but no sounds leave his lips. After a couple of seconds the mischievous smile appears on the rantar's face again, "eggcellents! Errr, excellent!" He turns toward the tunnels, stuffing this knick-knacks back into their pouch, "we alls should gets moving".
Nov 15, 2019 3:59 pm
Faerlin says There may be some wealth to gain. She is no stranger to work and helps clearing the way.
Nov 16, 2019 12:16 am
"Goblins are crafty little bastards, I'll help as best I can." Jahred says as he goes to check his things. "Shall we depart now?"
Nov 16, 2019 12:45 am
Meneloss replies Yes, let’s depart immediately as he sets forth with his new companions. He has his shield slung, and an arrow knocked in his long bow as the elf looks about for signs of danger.
Nov 16, 2019 1:39 am
OOC:
I recall something about a level, do you want us to level to 2, or shall we wait until we get a chance for a long rest?
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Nov 16, 2019 12:39 pm
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All y'all are level 2, no long rest required
Nov 16, 2019 4:24 pm
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Does this refresh my spell slots or just add an open one for the leveling?
Nov 16, 2019 5:25 pm
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I am pretty confident that for this leveling it's as if we had a full rest and we're now level 2, so we could get back all spell slots.
Nov 16, 2019 7:04 pm
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So of the party, three do not have darkvision but Faerlin's Light spell is still active. Below is a rough map of the entranceway made using Fractal Mapper, with the expanded map coming along as the group advances. The gray circles are to represent rubble in the immediate hall, and while the cavern is still difficult terrain, the tunnels within have been worn or chiseled smooth-ish.
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1b/df/77/1bdf77e0488b0d1b496f12edac314090.jpg
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Give me Perception or Survival checks.
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