5. Temple District

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Mar 5, 2024 7:42 pm
"Out of Tiax's way, you half-tusked heathen!"

The gnome swings the cane at Aiwe with all his might - and then is puzzled as his hands leave the makeshift weapon behind, secure in Dieter's grasp.

Emptyhanded, the furious little fellow yells a stream of nonsensical syllables at the trio of adventurers. "YarbydeGOOsifulSNAPPLEGOB!"

The words echo round and round in their minds, growing and fading and interrupting themselves in a maddening fashion. Aiwe resists the strange effect easily, and Dieter clears it up himself with a blink and a headshake. But Stella finds herself overwhelmed by the cacophony.
OOC:
Stella has failed her save against the Bane spell, and so suffers a penalty of 1d4 whenever she rolls an attack roll or saving throw.

Rolls

Tiax mark of shame (improvised weapon) - (1d20-1)

(17) - 1 = 16

Stella Cha save DC 12 - (1d20+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Aiwe Cha save DC 12 - (1d20+6)

(18) + 6 = 24

Dieter Cha save DC 12 - (1d20)

(15) = 15

Mar 5, 2024 7:59 pm
"Diets! I needed a bruise so I could haul him in front of the Fist!"
Mar 5, 2024 8:22 pm
Stella goes from being amused to angered, eye-stars shifting orange. "Half-tusked—" Stella grimaces and holds her hands to her ears, shaking slightly. "Snapple gob!" Stella echos the familiar phrase, almost pleasantly surprised by it whilst being sickened and nauseated by the echos of it in her mind.

She steps away, letting Aiwë and Dieter handle the crazed gnome, hoping the spell fades soon as she looks around or more evidence of a temple of Oghma or Deneir.
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Rolls

Perception (+1 if Investigation applies) - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Mar 5, 2024 9:14 pm
Given the gnome's commotion, it doesn't take long for guards to arrive. "Again, Tiax? We might just lock you up for good this time..."

"No!" Tiax cries. "There is no cell that can hold Great Tiax! Tiax will rule all! 'Tis destined to be so!"

As the guards hoist the crazed gnome away, Stella feels the nefarious magic affecting her fade, and within a minute or so she feels normal again. Whatever magic this 'Tiax' brought to bear, it doesn't seem to pose any danger.

With that situation handled, Stella and the rest easily locate the Temple of Oghma. The place seems much more akin to a library than a proper temple, and the smell of hundreds of old books and papers is reminiscent of Candlekeep. Several scribe-priests immediately offer assistance.
OOC:
We don't have to roleplay this out, but go ahead and make some sort of appropriate Intelligence check, with advantage!
Mar 5, 2024 9:23 pm
Quote:
" you half-tusked heathen!"
Dieter clenches his fist
gardensun says:
"Diets! I needed a bruise so I could haul him in front of the Fist!"
"his intentions offend me Sister, are you all right?"
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Mar 5, 2024 9:36 pm
"'Snapple gob' and 'tis'...You'd almost think he was raised a Melerelel," Stella grins sheepishly at Aiwë. "I know gnomes tend to be passionate, but I don't think even Maverick was that...troubled..." she says, watching the guards escort the gnome away. Maverick had been one of their parents' former adventuring companions. 'Tiax'...almost sounded like 'Rastix', another gnome their parents traveled with.

She shrugs and continues her search.
...
Stella breaths in the smell of books, inks, and parchment and sighs contentedly.

She explains to the scribes her desire to commission research inquiries, preferably with Candlekeep. She presents a few envelopes with letters and questions regarding (1) prophecies by Alaundo regarding Gruumsh and Bhaal and possible relations between them, and (2) knowledge about the Shadowfell that could explain Deiters' and Ida's experiences (which she elaborates on in the letters).
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Rolls

Investigation (Understanding how to writing and explain scholarly inquiries?) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

1d20+5 : (6) + 5 = 11

Mar 5, 2024 10:12 pm
The scholar-priests of Oghma indeed have rotating pilgrimages to Candlekeep in search of knowledge, and assure Stella that her letters will be included in the next such visit - for a reasonable donation to the temple's coffers, of course (at least 20 gp).
OOC:
I think we're still trying to figure out what happens with Tenya, but in the meantime...
With business here sorted, the group heads towards the Silvershield estate.
Mar 5, 2024 10:55 pm
Stella donates 25 gold pieces and thanks them for their time.

As a last stop while in the Temple District, they head to Lathander's Temple, at Ida's suggestion, as a place to dispose of Davaeorn's robes and spellbook.
OOC:
Reward according to GM:
- Robe of the Evil Archmagi for 11,300 gp.
- Davaeorn's Spellbook for 2,000 gp.
Part of Stella wants to find someone to ask about her visions, but ultimately she shies away from it when everyone else seems ready to head to the Silvershield estate.
Last edited March 6, 2024 2:24 am

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