Apr 20, 2022 7:10 pm
Jim is rather taken back from the info Syndra gives. Words like "This is fair." come to mind. Looking to Ha'aroo, I too will do what I can. Jim is rather beside himself in thought.
Chapter 2
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Apr 21, 2022 4:58 am
"Sharagwyn is right we must do something to try and save those closest to us" Travers continues to kneel next to Syndra tears running down his cheeks and he contemplates the task ahead
Apr 21, 2022 7:12 am
Nebula has taken one of the pillows and is sobbing violently into it. For all the benefits of having unbridled joy in life, her heightened emotions meant her sadness was also intense.
"D...Dad.." is about all she can manage, appreciating the others asking more pertinent questions when she cannot. She nods agreement with those saying we must stop the curse and destroy the artifiact.
"D...Dad.." is about all she can manage, appreciating the others asking more pertinent questions when she cannot. She nods agreement with those saying we must stop the curse and destroy the artifiact.
Syndra Silvane
Apr 21, 2022 10:10 am
Syndra do have locate object spell (just as few more spells) in her spell book and would we happy to borrow the book (once you are able to copy the spell)
There are more spells:
• 1st level : detect magic, identify, mage armor*, magic missile
• 2nd level: detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step
We could also roll some dice to get few more spells there, but let's postpone that till you have the money needed to copy spells
When she understadn that you are wiling to help Syndra confess that she had symptoms for a few weeks already and gathered some information already at Baldur's gate. More over her "business" in Chuld were exactly finding the artefact.
She also explains that "magic attracted undead" was just an abstraction. What actually happened is this: she used Teleport spell's ability try to teleport to place you have been to but could only describe. Knowing that they are seeking necromantic artifact she teleported to a place with a lot of undead. It was her decision as she were certain that with dozen professional adventurers and her spell casting ability they will be able to exterminate any undead... what she didn't expect were to face so powerful Leach.As you continue your conversation and volunteer to go to the jungles to seek any information you can find there about the artefact Syndra suggests you to seek abandoned ruins, old cities: churches, tombs and cloisters anything that could be of an interest to a necromancer.
She also gives you 50 GP each.
Junge expedition without high level magic will require some investment, but I'm afraid this is all the money I have left after hiring the previous party.
She also share the fact that everyone in Chult with death curse currently believe it is a curse and try to find cure for it. Merchant prince Wakanga - a friend of Syndra believe that the source is the artefact, but he is not affected (as never beer raised from dead).
[ +- ] Spells in here spellbook
There are more spells:
• 1st level : detect magic, identify, mage armor*, magic missile
• 2nd level: detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step
We could also roll some dice to get few more spells there, but let's postpone that till you have the money needed to copy spells
Syndra Silvane
When she understadn that you are wiling to help Syndra confess that she had symptoms for a few weeks already and gathered some information already at Baldur's gate. More over her "business" in Chuld were exactly finding the artefact.
She also explains that "magic attracted undead" was just an abstraction. What actually happened is this: she used Teleport spell's ability try to teleport to place you have been to but could only describe. Knowing that they are seeking necromantic artifact she teleported to a place with a lot of undead. It was her decision as she were certain that with dozen professional adventurers and her spell casting ability they will be able to exterminate any undead... what she didn't expect were to face so powerful Leach.
OOC:
This detail with Syndra participating first attempt to discover artefact is not part of the module - I came up with it because it felt wrong that she would send you - low level PCs to jungles without trying to do it herself. The fact is - module assumes that Syndra has no information other that what I've shared above. She also gives you 50 GP each.
Junge expedition without high level magic will require some investment, but I'm afraid this is all the money I have left after hiring the previous party.
She also share the fact that everyone in Chult with death curse currently believe it is a curse and try to find cure for it. Merchant prince Wakanga - a friend of Syndra believe that the source is the artefact, but he is not affected (as never beer raised from dead).
Apr 21, 2022 10:35 am
OOC:
Syndra provided you with every information she has about Jungles and artefact. You may still ask her about the city or just move on start preparing for your jungle expedition and/or finish whatever you had in mind for today 
Apr 21, 2022 12:57 pm
After everyone asks Syndra any additional questions they may have Ha'aroo turns to the group, "so it looks like we are really doing this. When do you guys want to head out? I want to check out the Temple of Savras first and maybe pick up some more waterskins and insect repellent. Maybe find a guide. Didnt one of you say there was a list of guides near the docks?"
Apr 21, 2022 4:48 pm
"You all have been in the city much longer than I have," Shara says. "A guide would be much appreciated."
And then, to Syndra: "Is there a library in the city, by any chance? What about a city archive?"
And then, to Syndra: "Is there a library in the city, by any chance? What about a city archive?"
Apr 21, 2022 4:48 pm
Nebula wipes her tears away with her sleeve.
"Jim and I.. promised to guide someone to one of the merchant princes *sniff* and.. I should probably pick up some supplies like that too *sniff*"
"Jim and I.. promised to guide someone to one of the merchant princes *sniff* and.. I should probably pick up some supplies like that too *sniff*"
Apr 21, 2022 5:20 pm
Ha'aroo turns to Nebula, "would you like us to be there with you for that? Or something we should start dividing up and getting things done? If we are going near that one place that Orc lady wanted to go we could let her know. I bet she would appreciate that." He then turns to Sharagwyn, "i do not know of any archives, im sure they have something but i dont know of any."
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Question did she give us her map or just show us her map?Last edited April 21, 2022 6:36 pm
Apr 22, 2022 5:59 am
Travers stands and turns to the others wiping the tears from his face. "Yes Undril Silvertusk was going to a camp further in the jungle yes? May be a good place to start as any? Although I imagine we'd need some supplies"
Apr 22, 2022 6:28 am
OOC:
You still have 4 more hours before my next story post. Here are some clarifications: Syndra gave you her map and let's you don't even have problem to make a copy of that map for each PC. I will put that map to recap thread and will be updating it as you reveal white spots on it
You know that you could meet Undril at the inn by night, she is doing their research on possible parties to join during the day.
If you split you could still manage to do before mid-day all of those:
1. Gather information about guides ( Outside of the harbormaster’s office is a bulletin board that provides the names and whereabouts of several wilderness guides): Sharagwyn (?)
2. Acompany Omala at merchant prince Kwayothé (Jim and Nebula)
3. Visit Temple of Savra (Ha'aroo )
I will assume Pacan and Trvers join any of 3 tasks above if I don't see other actions in next 4 hours
You could still manage doing anything else before mid-day heat.
Apr 22, 2022 11:29 am
Travers agree to accompany Sharagwyn to harbormaster’s office hoping to meet Undril there on on the way.
They gather information on several guides
On their way back to inn a male Chultan human stumbles up to the characters in the street and whispers, "Speak to the wise guardian of Orolunga, west of Mbala. She can direct you to that which you seek." Then he collapses, unconscious. When he awakens moments later, he introduces as Eshek and has no memory of the last 12 hours aside from a driving need to find people matching the characters’ descriptions (he also share description of the rest 4 of you). He’s as puzzled by what just happened as the characters probably are
Pacan decided to join Ha'aroo at the Temple of Savra
When they enter temple they see a man dressed like priest in the midst of a heated conversation with three members three commonly dressed humans. They don't notice PC and are so loud that PCs manage to understand the the context of discussion:
Three man are looking for someone by name Artus Cimber. They wan priest named Zitembe to cast a spell to aid in their search. They offer payment in the form of a 500 gp ruby, but Zitembe shoos them away. Humans seem hesitant to leave without satisfaction, but then they notice the arrival of the characters and changes their minds: they depart with scowls on their faces. Zitembe express his gratitude for PC arrival and believes that it was Savra intervention that helped to avoid problems with the 3 man who he felt have evil intentions.
He introduces himself as The head priest of the temple is Grandfather Zitembe.
While Jim and Nebula accompany Omala at merchant prince Kwayothé
Kwayothé is willing to forgive Omala’s lapse in judgment provided the characters agree to kill a man named Shago within the next 10 days—no questions asked—and speak of the deed to no one. Kwayothé tells them that Shago works as a guide out of Fort Beluarian.
Character discover that though Murder is illegal, still "sanctions"—legal permission to kill someone or to have someone killed—can be purchased from the merchant prince Jessamine. Kwayothé have such a sanctions for the Shago. It is just a matter of executing the sanction.
They gather information on several guides
On their way back to inn a male Chultan human stumbles up to the characters in the street and whispers, "Speak to the wise guardian of Orolunga, west of Mbala. She can direct you to that which you seek." Then he collapses, unconscious. When he awakens moments later, he introduces as Eshek and has no memory of the last 12 hours aside from a driving need to find people matching the characters’ descriptions (he also share description of the rest 4 of you). He’s as puzzled by what just happened as the characters probably are
Pacan decided to join Ha'aroo at the Temple of Savra
When they enter temple they see a man dressed like priest in the midst of a heated conversation with three members three commonly dressed humans. They don't notice PC and are so loud that PCs manage to understand the the context of discussion:
Three man are looking for someone by name Artus Cimber. They wan priest named Zitembe to cast a spell to aid in their search. They offer payment in the form of a 500 gp ruby, but Zitembe shoos them away. Humans seem hesitant to leave without satisfaction, but then they notice the arrival of the characters and changes their minds: they depart with scowls on their faces. Zitembe express his gratitude for PC arrival and believes that it was Savra intervention that helped to avoid problems with the 3 man who he felt have evil intentions.
He introduces himself as The head priest of the temple is Grandfather Zitembe.
While Jim and Nebula accompany Omala at merchant prince Kwayothé
Kwayothé is willing to forgive Omala’s lapse in judgment provided the characters agree to kill a man named Shago within the next 10 days—no questions asked—and speak of the deed to no one. Kwayothé tells them that Shago works as a guide out of Fort Beluarian.
Character discover that though Murder is illegal, still "sanctions"—legal permission to kill someone or to have someone killed—can be purchased from the merchant prince Jessamine. Kwayothé have such a sanctions for the Shago. It is just a matter of executing the sanction.
OOC:
I've split you in 3 groups and each are engaged in a conversation. But I would like to continue with second half of the day by my Monday post so whatever you do or want to ask NPCs involved - try to do it in one major post or it could be two or three if you are active on the weekend Apr 22, 2022 1:13 pm
Ha'aroo takes notes note of the three gentlemen that pass them after they leave and then approaches Zitembe, "Is everything ok here sir? It looks like you were having some issues with those three." He turns to watch the three exit the building and then resumes the conversation. "Dang they were willing to offer 500 gold in order to find whoever that Artus person was. Is business closed today? We were hoping to find something but did know you charge money and definitely do not have that kind of money."
OOC:
Has Ha'aroo ever heard of this Artus character?
Apr 22, 2022 4:46 pm
Pacan watches as they argue and then the agitated people leave.
What evil did you fear they would do Grandfather Zitembe? Pacan says, asking softly. And who is this Artus Cimber that he's worth trying to spend such an exorbitant sum to locate? she continues genuinely interested.
What evil did you fear they would do Grandfather Zitembe? Pacan says, asking softly. And who is this Artus Cimber that he's worth trying to spend such an exorbitant sum to locate? she continues genuinely interested.
Apr 22, 2022 5:04 pm
"What do you think, Travers?" Shara asks the half-orc as they walk back from the harbormaster's office. Over their short time together, Travers had proven himself to a polite and resolute individual, at least in her eyes. "The second advertisement seemed quite promising, one of the human women. Most of the others seem to want some quest completed for them, but we cannot afford any delays. Remember—" She stops suddenly, unable to rationalize all this sudden threat to life as something real, something that was happening right now. "Remember what's at stake."
Shara is a little disturbed by the man's detailed knowledge of herself and the others, which he seems not to remember how he came by. Hopefully, he hasn't been cursed or charmed, though that is most likely the case. After mentally filing away his advice, Shara asks, "Do you need medical attention, sir?" Genuinely concerned, she adds "I am a wizard, and I know one far more powerful than I."
'At least he can remember his name,' she thinks.
GreyWord says:
On their way back to inn a male Chultan human stumbles up to the characters in the street and whispers, "Speak to the wise guardian of Orolunga, west of Mbala. She can direct you to that which you seek." . . . Eshek . . . He’s as puzzled by what just happened as the characters probably are'At least he can remember his name,' she thinks.
Grandfather Zitembe
Apr 22, 2022 5:28 pm
Grandfather Zitembe
No idea who Artus is, but these assassins knew I have power to see things I've never seen before.
My child, we do accept donations, but that may not be the reason to help people with ill intentions. Savras has gifted me with ability to feel people intentions. I feel you have and good one.
Apr 22, 2022 7:31 pm
Nebula, aside to Jim, expresses her concern privately. "We can't kill this man right? Not unless we know he's a bad person! Maybe we could ask him to leave the island instead?"
Apr 22, 2022 8:59 pm
Ha'aroo takes out 5 silver pieces out of a hidden coin purse not really knowing how much a good donation would be and drops it in the temples coffers. "Please sir, we have an urgent task and want to see if there is anything we can do in regards to the rumors of a death curse. We are seeking something called a Soulmonger. Have you ever heard of it or can see if you can locate it for us?" Ha'aroo doesnt like telling strangers what his goals are but needs to do so in order to have the man help locate the artifact that they are searching for. He keeps a close eye out on the priest to see if he reacts to what Ha'aroo says.
OOC:
Rolling insight in case I need it to see how Grandfather Zitembe reacts.Rolls
insight - (1d20+5)
(10) + 5 = 15
Apr 22, 2022 11:28 pm
Well Nebula. I would be care not to have to make that choice. Perhaps just his disappearance could do the trick. Hmmm. Legal is strange here and like some places, morality might not be same for everyone. We should at least locate the guy if we are going to get anything done.
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