[IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Stone circles, full moon, abnormally fertile lands... Wot are 'ese folk into...

OOC:

Give Lore a go.

Spin the Triumph into a neighboring branch of Knowledge if there was something relevant "out of reach" to Lore?

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Rolls

Average, Lore

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat, 1 Triumph

Apr 25, 2020 6:33 pm

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Nera

Apr 25, 2020 7:59 pm

Making good on her word, Nera will make for the study where she must face her greatest adversary: The written word. Okay, hopefully it says something easy, like "Ledger".

Apr 25, 2020 9:05 pm

"Razorwing races? That sounds like a fun place to bet... arrr, pray. If you gentlemen would like me to offer some prays for you as well, I'll drop a word with Fortuna" Nekurr starts planning the night events as he starts to see "Fortuna's hand" on the festival. As he is checking the gnome's wares, mostly for spare decks of cards, but to see if there is anything else of interest, the cleric continues chatting "I've noticed that abandoned building over there. The village seems to be well maintained. Any interesting story behind that?"

Erfan Eswyse

Apr 27, 2020 1:34 am

Nera

SavageBob sent a note to somebox

Nera finds the small study near the base of the stairs. A couple of chairs flank a table, and the guest rooms up above open onto a balcony that overlooks the reading area. The entire back wall is given over to a huge bookshelf, but it looks almost comically large with only about two dozen books scattered about its shelves. A thin layer of dust coats most of the shelves and the books.

OOC:

Nera can try an Easy (P) Perception check to spot books that look like they may have been accessed in the last month (since that's when Kellis Isle was here).

If Tronus or Hildar want to look over the books more thoroughly to get a feeling for the mayor's tastes in reading, let me know.

Nekurr & Bruv
The Gnome chortles at mention of Fortuna. "Oh, you're a priest, I take it? Or at least you're making like one to keep the poachers unawares? Well, if it's religious duty for ya—feigned or otherwise—the races are for you. Oh, and I nearly forgot the pageant. We elders pick the young person who best represents our traditions and values. Pretty big honor!" He seems to be getting caught up in the thought of the festival, but then he seems to remember he's not supposed to trust you. "So, you asked about the abandoned building. Which one you referring to? The old church maybe? Or the the old Courbet place?"

Apr 27, 2020 8:33 am

OOC:

I was asking about the one pointed out in the map, I think it was on the other side of the lake. I couldn't find the map again :(

"This sound really fun. Good man Galbernost had already got me at the pageant but those razorwings, you're totally right, looks like the place to be! So you do festivals like this every month?" Nekurr asks a bit surprised "That seems to be a lot of work and needs good organisation and disciple... and maybe a bit of creativity!" The half-cat then looks past the window to the old building just behind. "I'm not sure which one that is, but both seem out of place to me, this being such a thriving community, I'm bet someone would love to repair those places "

OOC:

Not sure If I can play his strength to get him to easy a little bit more after having rolled that much already

Apr 27, 2020 3:22 pm

[ +- ] Updated Buzzards' Ford Map

OOC:

Well, consider it a bonus that you've learned about a second abandoned building due to your questioning! :)

I've added the updated map to the IC Player Resource Thread so you can find it more easily in the future.

I agree; another Charm roll is due. You get a boost for playing to his Strength and another for being a customer now. Total is Charm+BB+RPP[KK], but you ignore the two blacks thanks to Knack for It.

Apr 27, 2020 3:28 pm

somebox Inactive forever!

OOC:

Hello little person ;)

What are the odds of 3 failures???? well, apparently 1.701%... against 65.431% of at least on success 😅

So , probably not going to keep this social for long, so no need for more motivations. 3 advantages to get extra information on the abandoned buildings (both I suppose) and...

the triumph.... either slip some info about "Something off" going on around here, maybe find something unrelated but crucial to the case, like the relationship between the purple flowers, the strange liquid at the manor and Isle "strange" behaviour... Other ideas?

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Rolls

charms

3 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 5 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Failure, 3 Advantage, 1 Triumph

Nera

Apr 27, 2020 4:38 pm

mcneils5 Inactive for 9 months

Not about to be intimidated by such dusty tomes Nera scours the shelf for her target.

OOC:

Advantage to find something which at least looks of interest?

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Rolls

Overkill perception

4 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 2 Advantage

Hildar Erathnir

Apr 27, 2020 8:28 pm

Hildar scratches his chin whilst considering the bed ’Well I’m sure I could do something to move the bed but it would be difficult to do so without it being obvious it had been moved.....perhaps that is an option best left for later". He turns and moves to the door "I’m going to see if I can find this ledger in the study"

Apr 28, 2020 1:04 am

Nera

OOC:

Are Hildar and Tronus with Nera?

Based on fingerprints and other marks in the dust, Nera easily spots two books that seem relatively clean. One is a leather-bound journal or some sort, while the other is a stack of papers bound between wooden slats. As she takes the two tomes off the shelf, the Catfolk notices the unmistakeable glint of silver... a good 18 silver pieces in a small pouch.

Rolls

how much money? - (2d25)

(162) = 18

Erfan Eswyse

Apr 28, 2020 1:18 am

mcneils5 Inactive for 9 months

Bruv & Nekurr

OOC:

Yes, unusual roll indeed! But that's what makes this dice system so much fun for improv-friendly gamers. :) I'll say the Triumph gets you some crucial intel about the pipeleaf. The advantages get you some tidbits about the things you asked about. But the failure means he wants you to leave.

Erfan Eswyse guffaws at mention of the abandoned buildings. "Slight correction, there, outlander: We have a monthly festival, but only one Founder's Festival per year. That's the big one, you see?" The Gnome keeps chuckling as he hops down from his stool and walks to the door. "Now, if it's poachers you're after, I wish you luck. You'll find no pipeleaf here, but I'm glad you're not here to try to stop our people growing it. We know full well those damned purple plants are against the Baron's law. But they're such an important part of our religious devotions to Nature's Lady, I'm sure the Baron would understand." He opens the door and gestures toward the outside. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I really should get back to work. The old church is just across the way if you're interested old buildings. The Courbet place is up by the mayor's manor." He leans in, conspiratorially. "Careful with that one... kids say it's haunted!" He lets out a raucous belly laugh as he waits for you to leave.

OOC:

If you want cards, I'd suggest the Trading Post, nearby. The old church is closeby, as well. Let's say you have time to visit two more locations before it'll be time to head to the festival grounds, maybe three depending on what happens.

Apr 28, 2020 6:34 am

SavageBob says:

Nera

OOC:

Are Hildar and Tronus with Nera?

OOC:

I think Hildar would have lingered in the bedroom for a little bit considering how to move the bed so he’s probably on his way down now but not quite to the study yet if that’s ok (gives Nera free reign for a bit)

Apr 28, 2020 8:01 am

Remnant Inactive forever!

"Sure, sorry for keeping you from your work" Nekurr looks at the very busy men playing cards."I'm sure everyone's putting a lot of work into this Festival, from what we've seen so far" The half-catfolk starts to move in the direction of the Trading Post "See you at the Festival" he adds to the men before he leaves.

Apr 28, 2020 12:23 pm

OOC:

ICly Tronus explained he's giving her space in case she does do something shady. Once Hildar is done Tronus will join him stomping the way there.

Apr 28, 2020 1:15 pm

OOC:

Roger that. We'll wait to hear from Somebox if she wants Nera to pocket any of that stuff or do anything else before you two arrive.

Bruv Zaer

emsquared

Apr 28, 2020 2:18 pm

somebox Inactive forever!

Bruv mutters conversationally to Nekurr as they head to the trading post, "Wot if our guy partook of their "sacrament" not knowing wot exactly it was? Or even was provided it unknowingly? Boi someone 'oo knew it might take 'im off 'is rocker? And wanted 'im off 'is rocker coz 'e was takin' "their" money...? Changes da optics on wot might 'ave 'appened..."

Nera

Apr 28, 2020 3:48 pm

Nera will place both books on the comfy looking chair, her eyes drawn to the ever tempting pouch. She counts out the silver and is on the verge of pocketing it, only stopping when she remembers she's on very important legitimate business. Must resist...but I want it...no, have to be good. Her face scrunches up as she uses all her willpower to place the pouch back in it's hiding place, ears down from either irritation or sadness -possibly both-.

I'll just keep it there. And if the mayor is a dick, then I'll take it. That seems fair. Taking a few deep breaths to calm herself she looks to find Hildar, wondering what he could be doing.

Apr 28, 2020 3:58 pm

Nekurr agrees with Bruv's observation. "You noticed it as well? This pipeleaf... What is that? If it is illegal it can't be good. Isle was here during the last festival right? We can't be sure, but as far as we know he was a respectable changed man before that festival happened. But he did try to steal rom the mayor. I agree something is not right here..."

OOC:

rolling for identifying the illegal plant? I've got GG on all knowledges except lore with is GY

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Apr 28, 2020 6:14 pm