[IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

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Tronus Granitebreaker

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Mar 31, 2020 4:28 pm

Mar 31, 2020 4:28 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Tronus looks from Wayland to Galbernost and back, "If he made a pass or did something inappropriate to one of your daughters we'll take a statement but maybe not out in the streets due to the matter at hand due to the subject." Tronus adds looking at Galbernost since it might be a touchy subject.

Bressel Galbernost

Mar 31, 2020 5:26 pm

Mar 31, 2020 5:26 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Bressel looks toward the receding figure of Rupert Wayland and the horses before speaking. "No, no—it's nothing really." He glances down at the children. "Lyssie, Peppin, you two ought to get back to work. Festival's tonight. Wouldn't want you to miss it 'cause you didn't finish your chores, now would we?" The two children roll their eyes and saunter off into the house before the farmer continues.

"It's nothing to do with me or my kin. More about something the mayor left out of the story." He points off to where Rupert is still visible in the distance. "You can see the mayor's place from here. We're as close to neighbors as you can be in a place like this. So the night your man was staying in the manor, I heard a commotion coming from the place. The next morning, the city oaf—no offense—was gone, and the mayor's liquor cabinet was smashed all over the floor. I asked what happened, and Castor, er, Mayor Wayland, said he found your man stealing liquor and demanded an explanation. The man got in his face, and the two men fought. Way the mayor explained it, he told the man to take the taxes and get the hell out of town. That's why he left so early, 'fore any of us was even really up for the day."

Mar 31, 2020 5:35 pm

Mar 31, 2020 5:35 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"What do you mean? Surely Lyssie will be preparing for the pageant no?" Nekurr mentions with a somewhat faked surprise. "So, if there was was to be something ... strange about that story... we probably shouldn't stay in the Mayor's residence..." The cleric turns to Hildar, casually asking "You know any interesting magic that can be used to catch the mayor trying to frame us?" He looks around a with a curious look "Was the land always this fertile?" he asks Bressel as if it was nothing.

OOC:

I'm literally thinking about recording the act. Is there any magic for that? Maybe some divination that can show the villager what is happening?

Last edited March 31, 2020 5:37 pm

Bressel Galbernost

Mar 31, 2020 6:34 pm

Mar 31, 2020 6:34 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Galbernost's jaw drops. "What in Mennara are you blabbering on about, stranger? I'd never say an ill word about the mayor!" He's turning red with anger. "How—what would the mayor be 'framing' you for? Why would you have anything to worry about staying in his place? You got too much wax in those ears? I said your man was getting drunk, pushing folks around, and stealing from the mayor. You intend to do the same? Then, yeah, stay away from the manor—and my barn!" He makes as if to leave. "I've half a mind to let Mayor Wayland know you folks are apparently not on the up and up after all!" He makes as if to leave for the festival grounds.

OOC:

So, yeah -- that didn't go well. I'll allow a Charm or Leadership check to try to calm him down. Either one will be RP with two setbacks for the fact that he now thinks you're out to get the mayor, whom he seems to respect. Deception's an option, too: PP with two setbacks.

As for divination, there is a new spell, but I'll need to review how it works. You wouldn't be able to use it until you got to the mayor's manor, though.

Mar 31, 2020 8:13 pm

Mar 31, 2020 8:13 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"Fortuna’s blessings! I seem to have misunderstand the story"

OOC:

Luck of the goddess before I continue: was Isle really stealing from the mayor’s liquor?

Last edited March 31, 2020 8:14 pm

Mar 31, 2020 8:54 pm

Mar 31, 2020 8:54 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

OOC:

LOL. Hope I didn't create a misunderstanding via his explanation. But at least you know that the mayor seems to be quite beloved, at least by this family. :)

As Galbernost takes a few steps away, one of the bottles rattles out of the half-empty crate into the mud. The mud covers the label, leaving only the letters YES visible—presumably an answer from Fortuna to her devotee.

Mar 31, 2020 9:20 pm

Mar 31, 2020 9:20 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

LOL. Hope I didn't create a misunderstanding via his explanation. But at least you know that the mayor seems to be quite beloved, at least by this family. :)

OOC:

I assumed the farmer was gossiping and sharing something suspicious. I even visualised him leaning forwards and hiding his whispers behind his hand :(

"I apologise, I didn’t mean to offend. I’m just confused why te mayor would hide just a blatant example of Mr Isle’s lack of character? There must the a reason for that, because it is a serious crime for a tax collector to attempt just an act! But trust me, we’re here in good faith and it was Fortuna that showed us the difficult path just to bring us to a fine man like yourself"

OOC:

boost from apologising? Can I praise Fortuna and test for a +G. Not looking to fail this charm :(

Still failed... I was hoping the triumph and advantages would get him on the good side but a fail means we’ve been kicked out his place right?

OOC:

GM Edit: Using the Triumph to upgrade your Charm check once (replacing that blank green); adding a 3rd setback, since you have to drop the anti-mosquito charm to maintain the Augment. Final result is 1 Success, 4 Advantage.

Last edited March 31, 2020 10:05 pm

Rolls

Augment teeth whiteness for perfect smile

3 Success, 1 Triumph, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat, 1 Triumph

Charming smiles

2 Success, 5 Advantage, 3 Failure

Total: 1 Failure, 5 Advantage

roll update

2 Success, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat

somebox Inactive forever!

Mar 31, 2020 10:59 pm

Mar 31, 2020 10:59 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Before Peppin leaves Nera pats him on the head, like a wise master about to explain something to a first day student. "Now Peppin, one should always grasp at the... comfier option. Besides, I am positive this is not our last encounter."

During the rest of the talks Nera remains silent, unsure what Nekurr's game plan is besides talking. He's giving Tronus a run for his money.

OOC:

Wowie that is quite a number of posts.

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Apr 1, 2020 12:59 pm

Apr 1, 2020 12:59 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"Alright alright calm down, if you can't tell although Lady Nera has her ways so does this wayward one... Sometimes he's not all there, between the mosquitos and the sun maybe he's gone a bit daff... some of the time he's quiet dependable mostly so how about this if you're really angry at him I'll allow you one solid stiff punch on him... I'll even hold him still. Just not the face think of it as a form of bonding. That way in the future he'll mind his tongue before it starts wagging about. Also if you don't hit him in the face it's less likely he'll bite his tongue or lick your fist. Nekurr do you have anything to say or offer up as an apology that won't make matters worse." Tronus offers up.

Bressel Galbernost

Apr 1, 2020 2:18 pm

Apr 1, 2020 2:18 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

OOC:

Adding a boost from Tronus to Nekurr's roll. He's charmed! Nekurr has 4 advantages to spend, but maybe those are for strain recovery? Let me know.

Also, sorry if things advanced too quickly yesterday. I suspect a few of us are cooped up due to the pandemic, and have more time on our hands than usual. :)

The farmer pauses and blinks at Nekurr and Tronus's attempt to smooth things over. His color returns to normal, and he lets out a hearty belly laugh. "Maybe I just don't understand you city folk," he says with a shrug. "Well, I suspect you'll want to stow your things somewhere. You're welcome to keep 'em here, or try the mayor's place. And let me know if I can direct you anywhere in the village."

OOC:

Any last questions for him?

Rolls

boost

1 Success

Total: 1 Success

Apr 1, 2020 3:00 pm

Apr 1, 2020 3:00 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

OOC:

Holy Fortuna! Saved by the last dwarf!!!

Yeah, the advantages are after the spell, so I could heal all the strain?

Ah right! I forgot the concentration stuff...How does that work again? Did it drop from the threat?

Yeah sorry for messing up and quickly trying to fix it :(

Nekurr apologies once more

OOC:

No more questions. So far, we have a pretty solid story. We just need to check the receipts and find out here Isle when right? Probably that city nearby with the gambling places fortuna's shrines

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Apr 1, 2020 3:04 pm

Apr 1, 2020 3:04 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"Our apolgoies again... you sure you don't want to hit him? It might make you feel better? If you hit him in the stomach just right he might roll his eyes back and pass out." Tronus states graciously.

Last edited April 1, 2020 3:07 pm

somebox Inactive forever!

Apr 1, 2020 9:19 pm

Apr 1, 2020 9:19 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"I am not opposed to that idea." Nera smiles, some of her pent up stress being released at such a comical and slapstick concept.

OOC:

That sounds like a decent next step, we can save snooping around the mayor's house for tonight.

Apr 1, 2020 9:45 pm

Apr 1, 2020 9:45 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Nekurr pats his stomach discreetly, hoping that Tronus' suggestion is not carried through...

Bressel Galbernost

Apr 2, 2020 1:26 am

Apr 2, 2020 1:26 am

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

Galbernost gives Nekurr a wide-eyed stare, followed by a grin. "I'll save that for if he beats me at hog-wrasslin' at the feast!" The man chuckles as he makes for the barn.

[ +- ] Village Map

OOC:

So, current leads/needs:

1) Go to the mayor's manor and snoop around (for receipts or signs of Isle's fight/stay),
2) Get some bug repellant from the general store (Nekurr needs new cards, too),
3) Find a place to stay for the night (barn or manor? Leave weapons behind or not?)
4) Ask around about Isle,
5) Look more into their idiosyncratic devotion to Aris, goddess of abundance (Hildar was working on this, but hasn't shared it with the group yet)
6) Visit any of the locations indicated on your map that look interesting.

Just to make sure it's clear: The fact that they have a harvest at all is really unusual for this barony. The whole barony was cursed and has been for 150 years or so. No crops grow here. It's a blight. So why is this place different?

You have a couple of hours before the festival starts.

Apr 2, 2020 4:44 am

Apr 2, 2020 4:44 am

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"Well... 'at dinn't turn into a complete disasta. Oi'm tinkin' we should maybe split into a coupla groups. Lotta ground ta cover, lot ta do, yea? An' no one goes off on their lonesome...

Oi'd loike ta just go about town, see what anyone else knows abou' Isle. Bog standard flat-foot stuff. Maybe troi ta figure out what makes 'ese folks tick while Oi'm at it... Moight be a good time ta poke around some other places too? Anyone in for 'at toipe o' investigatin'?"

Apr 2, 2020 7:51 am

Apr 2, 2020 7:51 am

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

OOC:

Trading post it is!

Nekurr, relieve that he can still breath effortlessly turns to Bruv "An excellent idea! I for one, would still around the village and what for the festival to start." he hand waves like a mad cat trying to get the devilish bugs away "Maybe check the traders around, maybe we can sort this mosquitos and get some leads"

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Apr 2, 2020 11:49 am

Apr 2, 2020 11:49 am

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

"I'll head over and look through the paper work... anyone want to assist in auditing or assessing how much damage Isle may have cause we'll need to take on possibly to the report?" Tronus states looking at Hildar and Nera.

Apr 2, 2020 1:42 pm

Apr 2, 2020 1:42 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

OOC:

By the way, anyone who is down strain can attempt a Discipline or Cool check to recover strain, as the scene is over.

Sounds like so far we have these initial destinations:

Group 1 (Tronus, ?): Head to the manor.
Group 2 (Bruv, Nekurr, ?): Head to the trading post. (You're welcome to try to get bug balm somewhere else, too. The farmer said he had enough for one person. I'm not trying to railroad you to the trading post by any means.)

Apr 2, 2020 2:02 pm

Apr 2, 2020 2:02 pm

Re: [IC] Death & Taxes (Session 2)

OOC:

Recover Strain.

Rolls

Discipline, Simple

3 Success, 1 Advantage

Total: 3 Success, 1 Advantage

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