Chapter Three - Return to the Mournland
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Nov 28, 2024 8:43 pm
Laulalith is busy admiring and petting Talon when Meepo offers her a pastry. She wonders how long the kobold has had it in his pack, and she is glad to have a polite reason to refuse. "That's very kind of you Meepo, but I already ate at the hotel"
Nov 29, 2024 12:20 am
"I will have one..." Torhak said as he used a meaty paw to grab one of the pastries, "Thank you Meepo"
Garundah
Nov 29, 2024 1:38 am

Garundah
Nov 29, 2024 2:00 am
Vice takes one of the offered pastries and enthusiastically nods yes to Garundah.
Nov 29, 2024 2:32 am
Meepo smiles as each take one of the pastries he had earlier purchased and thanked him. He has already started to be useful to his possibly new friends he thought to himself. Your welcome! he says to each one and Good to meet you Garundah. My name is Meepo! he raises his hand out for a hand shake
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Garundah
Nov 29, 2024 5:36 am

Garundah
She shakes Meepo’s hand and excuses herself to go back to the smith’s shop. "I’ll get the hitch ready for you guys!"
Nov 29, 2024 7:46 pm
"It looks like we have some time to kill before we can get started on hitching the two carts together. We can go to the Grey Beyond if any of you need more breakfast." She looks at Vice and 37. "Do you have any more information about our employer and the job?" She gives a small playful bow and a smile. "As a performer, it's always important to know your audience." It's hidden to most people, but an astute observer would notice that her eyes are cold and calculating as she says it.
Nov 29, 2024 10:10 pm
Tryne looked up quickly at Laulalith, "Good point..." turning to Vice, "you had promised us a few more details once we were in a more private location. After that, definitely some bacon and eggs, sounds like we may have a long day ahead of us."
Nov 29, 2024 10:28 pm
Vice thinks for a moment and then says "I dont know. I think Kali hired us on someone else's orders"
Nov 29, 2024 11:32 pm
[ +- ] Kalli’s Job
"My patron has to go through the brokers as well. He handed me a commission to find an old warehouse. The artifacts inside are of particular interest to him."
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She then produces a small map. She points out Salvation, the lightning rail and the old highway south of town. She does her best to conceal the map from the rest of the patrons at the Grey Beyond. She leans into the table and lowers her voice so only the group can hear her. "Follow the rail tracks into the Grey. Before the tracks disappear, you’ll find a road that turns south along the cliffs. You’re looking for a cave tucked between two outcroppings about five miles south of the old highway."
She gives the map to SheK, "The warehouse was a supply depot for the front line at the end of the war. So, I expect the usual weapons, but my patron is a selective person and likely is expecting something more. Do you have a wagon? Possibly horses? It would make it easier to haul whatever is there. If you plan to make multiple trips, ensure you are not followed."
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Kalli scribbles a note and hands it to SheK. "Here is my address in town, if you need me."
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She then produces a small map. She points out Salvation, the lightning rail and the old highway south of town. She does her best to conceal the map from the rest of the patrons at the Grey Beyond. She leans into the table and lowers her voice so only the group can hear her. "Follow the rail tracks into the Grey. Before the tracks disappear, you’ll find a road that turns south along the cliffs. You’re looking for a cave tucked between two outcroppings about five miles south of the old highway."
She gives the map to SheK, "The warehouse was a supply depot for the front line at the end of the war. So, I expect the usual weapons, but my patron is a selective person and likely is expecting something more. Do you have a wagon? Possibly horses? It would make it easier to haul whatever is there. If you plan to make multiple trips, ensure you are not followed."
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Kalli scribbles a note and hands it to SheK. "Here is my address in town, if you need me."
[ +- ] Kalli’s Map

OOC:
I put this in the OOC Chat, but it makes sense that Vice would share it now. I had made a map, don’t know if it’s necessary, but here it is as well.
SheK left Kalli’s map and her warforged map of the Mournland behind. Don’t know who wants it.
Nov 30, 2024 8:04 am
OOC:
Can someone link to the IC thread page where the group was hired by Kali? Then we can read what happened there and assume that Vice/37 have shared thatNov 30, 2024 9:28 am
As they discuss the job, Laulalith starts examining the items SheK left behind.
Her fingers glide over the surface of the map of the Mournland as she starts building a metal picture of the area. She closes her eyes for a moment, and then a three dimensional image starts growing out of the paper to help her visualize.the area. When she is satisfied that she has learned all she can from this map, she repeats the process with the other one.
Then she turns her attention to the ring and staff. As she handles the items, she starts singing softly in the language of her ancestors, weaving magic and questions into the melody and words to slowly convince them to give up their secrets.
Considering the house rule, I will use inspiration on an arcana roll to examine the staff. I believe we already know what there is to know about the ring.
Her fingers glide over the surface of the map of the Mournland as she starts building a metal picture of the area. She closes her eyes for a moment, and then a three dimensional image starts growing out of the paper to help her visualize.the area. When she is satisfied that she has learned all she can from this map, she repeats the process with the other one.
Then she turns her attention to the ring and staff. As she handles the items, she starts singing softly in the language of her ancestors, weaving magic and questions into the melody and words to slowly convince them to give up their secrets.
OOC:
Detect magic as a ritual. I think we have time for that. Considering the house rule, I will use inspiration on an arcana roll to examine the staff. I believe we already know what there is to know about the ring.
Rolls
Arcane (inspiration + guidance) - (2d20H1+1d4+4)
(614) + (3) + 4 = 21
Nov 30, 2024 1:59 pm
As Laulalith examines the items, she finds the map is non magical, but has detailed trails, landmarks and locations within the Mournland. It is actually extraordinary as few have been this far into the Grey and returned.
The ring sings with arcane magic. She specifically learns that is possessed powerful evocation and enchantment.
The ring sings with arcane magic. She specifically learns that is possessed powerful evocation and enchantment.
Nov 30, 2024 2:19 pm
OOC:
I think I'm confused about this. I thought SheK mentioned a staff that we should look more closely at. That was what I tried to do..Nov 30, 2024 6:25 pm
Meepo does a walk around the chapel just as Tryne had done the night before. Looks at the entrances and exits of the building before plopping on down and reading his alchemy book. Trying to see if there were any rare plants or minerals he might have seen while riding on the lightning rail the day before. Looking to see if there are any ingredients that might be more common in this area of the world to experiment with.
Meepo had some time to kill while waiting for the vehicle to be outfitted with the cart so might as well prepare while he waits
Meepo had some time to kill while waiting for the vehicle to be outfitted with the cart so might as well prepare while he waits
Nov 30, 2024 7:44 pm
runestone says:
OOC:
I think I'm confused about this. I thought SheK mentioned a staff that we should look more closely at. That was what I tried to do..OOC:
Oops, yes. There is a staff.Dec 1, 2024 7:38 am
Just checking my books for any ingredients that I may think I might find on the upcoming travels. Not sure if you allow any potion crafting with but if not maybe some gnarly ingredients to make a batch of Kool-aid or something.
Meepo is looking in advance just in case he sees something out in the wild he can recognize it right away
Meepo is looking in advance just in case he sees something out in the wild he can recognize it right away
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Rolls
Nature check - (1d20)
(11) = 11
Dec 1, 2024 10:58 am
Her eyes widen as Laulalith realizes the nature of the crystals within the staff. She places her hand over one of them to feel the living energy within and whispers: "Siberys!" She says the name softly, but loud enough for her companions to hear her.
Dec 1, 2024 7:47 pm
Meepo surveys the area area the hall. 37 and Famul seem to have done a decent job of cleaning the hall, but Meepo does find small amounts of bat guano. Outside, he finds a bright green plant with dark brown, star-shaped seed pods.
OOC:
Totally down to play with alchemy!load next