Gameplay 3 - Demonic Petitioner

Dec 31, 2016 4:17 pm
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Your trip back to Harcourt is swift. You find the other jackalweres have abandoned their wagon, along with its empty barrels that once contained poison, and scattered to the winds. You retrieve your stashed wares from the hidey hole by the abandoned outpost. You find the path of destruction wrought by the elk stampede, and a few bodies of elk, and you give them a wide berth. The village of Clover Grove remains deserted, except for a few raccoons and birds that have moved in.

Late one evening you find yourselves back at Harcourt. The gates open ominously for you and you are escorted directly to the palace. The Duke shoos away his advisors, all but one (a man in a white hooded robes with golden adornments, over top of armor) and he bids you sit. Wine, fruit, cheese, and bread are brought out and you are assured that a more filling meal is being prepared.

"Tell me of your journey," he says.
Dec 31, 2016 5:42 pm
OOC:
So, we have quite a few treasures we should split up at this point.

From the small fort:
3,000 Copper
600 Silver
50 Gold
15 gallon(s) of ale (3 gp)
5 lbs. of silver trade bars (25 gp)
3 star rose quartz worth 50 gp each
2 lapis lazuli worth 10 gp each
linen mask with silver thread worth 25gp
silk mask with silver thread worth 25gp
carved bone figurine worth 25gp
onyx pitcher worth 25gp

From the antechamber:
2,100 Copper
1,000 Silver
100 Gold
2 jasper worth 30 gp
3 white onyx worth 50 gp each
4 tiger eye worth 10 gp each
Cloak of Elvenkind (taken by Owen)
Wand of the War Mage +1 (taken by Jhishma)

from our fight with Ubar-Sin/his lab:
Greywolf, a Longsword +1 with a pommel of a howling wolf, medium sized platemail, and various spell pouches with mundane reagents. In his lab, you find his treasure stash containing:
200 Copper
4,000 Silver
2,000 Gold
50 Platinum
1 lyre (30 gp)
2 lbs. of cooking spices (4 gp)
6 set(s) of fine clothes (90 gp)
1 lyre (30 gp)
2 set(s) of fine clothes (30 gp)
9 lbs. of copper trade bars (4.5 gp)
9 yellow quartz worth 50 gp each
5 blue tourmaline worth 100 gp each
fur robe worth 250gp
wool robe worth 250gp
glass statuette worth 250gp
onyx bird cage worth 250gp
carved bone circlet worth 250gp
fur robe worth 250gp
(total value 5,540 gp, 5 sp) (Nar offered to liquidate all this with the consent of the party, but nobody said anything so far... honeslty, I wouldn't mind keeping one of the lyres for myself...)
Dec 31, 2016 6:28 pm
The white robed young man shifts in his seat anxiously as the grizzled group of adventurers enter the chamber. He cautiously brings a cup of wine to his mouth, and sips slowly, being careful not to dribble any onto his pristine vestments. He sheepishly raises the cup to the group in polite acknowledgment and cracks a nervous smile.
Dec 31, 2016 8:01 pm
Cyrind'ae will bow to the duke and tell her story.

"Yes my Lord. We made our way into the hills where we spotted a camp manned by a few jackalweres and a troll which we dispatched in a kerfuffle. We learned from prisoners we made that they operated from some nearby cave. We went to investigate said cave and found a tiefling priest of Orcus there which we also dispatched. We, however, had to escape after awaking a dracolich. It does seem, however, that killing the priest of Orcus has disrupted the operation, as we found abandoned carts, most likely manned by other jackaleweres, on our way back."

She then turns to her companions to see if they want to add anything or correct any mistakes she might have made.
Jan 2, 2017 10:59 am
Grok shrugs, then seems to remember something. He raises a hand as if to say something, then looks sadly at the ground. "Had to smash puppy. It spat fire. Not like hurting puppy, but the fire hurt and made Grok angry." Slightly surprised at himself for speaking up, he looks confused at the others and takes a step back.
Jan 2, 2017 4:59 pm
"You should know that there are still a few intact barrels containing the vile poison.

The priest of Orcus had a desecrated altar and statue of Orcus, that appeared to me to be a place of sacrifice and summoning. And yes, there was a hellhound. Is there a holy man among your advisors who can tell us was all this means? We have many questions."
OOC:
I don't remember how many barrels or where, but Nar does and he relays that info to the Duke
Jan 2, 2017 5:42 pm
kalajel says:
OOC:
So, we have quite a few treasures we should split up at this point.

From the small fort:
3,000 Copper
600 Silver
50 Gold
15 gallon(s) of ale (3 gp)
5 lbs. of silver trade bars (25 gp)
3 star rose quartz worth 50 gp each
2 lapis lazuli worth 10 gp each
linen mask with silver thread worth 25gp
silk mask with silver thread worth 25gp
carved bone figurine worth 25gp
onyx pitcher worth 25gp

From the antechamber:
2,100 Copper
1,000 Silver
100 Gold
2 jasper worth 30 gp
3 white onyx worth 50 gp each
4 tiger eye worth 10 gp each
Cloak of Elvenkind (taken by Owen)
Wand of the War Mage +1 (taken by Jhishma)

from our fight with Ubar-Sin/his lab:
Greywolf, a Longsword +1 with a pommel of a howling wolf, medium sized platemail, and various spell pouches with mundane reagents. In his lab, you find his treasure stash containing:
200 Copper
4,000 Silver
2,000 Gold
50 Platinum
1 lyre (30 gp)
2 lbs. of cooking spices (4 gp)
6 set(s) of fine clothes (90 gp)
1 lyre (30 gp)
2 set(s) of fine clothes (30 gp)
9 lbs. of copper trade bars (4.5 gp)
9 yellow quartz worth 50 gp each
5 blue tourmaline worth 100 gp each
fur robe worth 250gp
wool robe worth 250gp
glass statuette worth 250gp
onyx bird cage worth 250gp
carved bone circlet worth 250gp
fur robe worth 250gp
(total value 5,540 gp, 5 sp) (Nar offered to liquidate all this with the consent of the party, but nobody said anything so far... honeslty, I wouldn't mind keeping one of the lyres for myself...)
I had written this for Jhishma at the end of chapter two. Hope it's ok:
Omenstar says:
Jhishma regards the fur robe and one set of the fine clothes with an appraising eye, then he offers, "I don't mind carrying most of the coins if yous prefer to split the gold."
OOC:
Jhishma will take the copper, the silver, the platinum, the fur robe and one set of fine clothes, if you agree that that's fair.
Jan 2, 2017 5:45 pm
Not entirely comfortable in a court setting, Jhishma blurts out, "That dracolich was enormous and powerful, but it returned to its coffin - possibly because we disturbed the tiefling's ritual, but it's not certain."
Jan 3, 2017 2:10 am
Owen is content to let the others talk to the duke, he keeps quiet and gives the other man a good look over.
Jan 3, 2017 2:48 am
"What in the nine hells?" the Duke sputters. He stands up, and looks at the lot of you, mouth agape. "Did you say dracolich?"
Jan 3, 2017 3:53 am
"Yes Duke Harcourt. As Jhishma said, it quickly lost interest in us, but it is still indeed there..."
Jan 4, 2017 5:07 am
"Gods!" He paces back and forth several times. "First things first. Were there any signs of anyone else connected to this cult? Is there any further threat from the Untamed Hills besides this atrocity?"
Jan 4, 2017 5:44 am
"We saw no other sign. We routed the cavern, killed the troll, the warlock, hellhound, about 7 Jackalweres and scattered the rest, recovered the poison, captured the dagger of Orcus, and are pretty sure that the dracolich is back in it's sarcophagus."

did I just mention the dagger? thought Nar, Oops.

Nar chances a quick glance at Grok to see if the foul knife is still on him.
Jan 4, 2017 7:16 am
Grok stops absentmindedly picking his teeth with the dagger as Nar glances over. Having stopped listening for a bit, he let's go of the dagger (letting it once more hang on it's chain around his neck) and gives Nar a innocent, but questioning look. Remembering he is in court, he stands up straight and tries his best to look "sharp". Which in his case looks like a clowns impression of the kings guard, then failing to keep a straight face as a large grin shows up on his face.
Jan 6, 2017 1:36 am
OOC:
azira says:
Grok stops absentmindedly picking his teeth with the dagger as Nar glances over.
I snorted out loud for reals when I read that.
Jan 6, 2017 1:45 am
The Duke is too preoccupied with his own thoughts to notice Grok's antics. "Small mercy there. You have done me a great service, but my reward shall only be more tasks. I would ask if you're up to it, but I cannot afford such kindness. I need you to ride back to Marian Town at first light. I will have letters for the archmage that must be delivered with all speed you can muster. This one," he waves to the man in white robes, "is Fritz Wilhelm, a priest of the light. Fill him in on your deeds, and hopefully his god will assist your own in delivering the letters safely."

The aforementioned dagger will, however, draw Fritz's eyes. It is crude and primitive, but something about it draws your attention. And dread.
Jan 6, 2017 2:10 am
Owen nods as the Duke speaks. Once the group is dismissed he holds a hand out to Fritz. "Well met. Normally I wouldn't have put much merit in holymen, but after seeing what I have the past few days I'm glad for you to join us."
Jan 6, 2017 2:12 am
Fritz's nervous smile fades and his eyes widen. He watches the dagger dangle back and forth, as if in a hypnotic daze. His head hums and throbs like an ox heart. A bead of sweat swells on his forehead and runs toward his chin, plopping into his cup of wine, and awaking him from his reverie. He blinks his eyes and sits up straight in his chair.

"At your service, gentlemen."

He clumsily sets his cup down and kneels before the adventuring party.

"Apollo's blessing."
Jan 6, 2017 3:00 am
OOC:
I'd assume a priest of Apollo would be comely...
Cyrind'ae greets the newcomer, his comeliness not going unnoticed, she blushes a bit while greeting him.

"Well met father Wilhelm, I am Loreseeker Syrind'ae Torviel."

She then notices he's staring at Grok's new prized possession.

"I see you sense it as well... What manner of accursed artefact have we unearthed... But quick, the journey will be long and we must not tarry."
Jan 6, 2017 5:16 am
"Deliver letters???" Jhishma blurts out, incredulously, "I'm sure you have an entire stable full of swift steeds and errand runners to spare, waiting for your orders. Why us?" the Paladin of The Queen of Winter continues to question, "We've told you all we know, but it seems you're not doing the favour back." the dragonborn growls.

He looks around the room defiantly, but those who know him detect his fear and discomfort in the court setting, and also because he understands what subordination is...and that he just exemplified it.

Jhishma finishes by bringing his gaze back around to the Duke, expecting reprimand or worse, but hoping for answers...
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