Session 3: Frost and Fear in Fireshear

Jun 28, 2023 12:18 pm

Icebreaker

[ +- ] Path so far

The Icebreaker slowly glides into the harbor of the town of Fireshear. As the vessel is moored at the dock, you take a look at the town’s many houses forming a crescent around the harbor, several large public houses near the wharf. You also notice a dozen thin pillars of smoke rise from the far side of town as you approach - it’s clear even from this distance that a number of houses are burning.

As the preparations continue, you see a blond woman in a long red dress and wearing a gray wolf pelt around her shoulders approaches from one of the public houses. She stands on the dock and holds her hand aloft in greeting.

OOC:

Ok, I'll let you set up your characters before moving on with this one. The Icebreaker is almost ready to disembark but not yet. Anything you guys want to check, talk or do in the mean time? This is also an opportunity for the new players to introduce their characters to the world :D

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Jun 28, 2023 12:44 pm

Knapsack at her shoulder, Agna makes her way through the busy sailors working to get the ship in harbour. She walks with a grim determination. Once the orc reaches the place on deck where the gangway would be set, she plants her feet firmly on the spot. Any who even mentioned budging to her met the full force of the shaman's most withering glare.

Jun 28, 2023 1:15 pm

You'd be forgiven for not knowing who Adaia was - having kept to herself absorbed in her studies during the trip. Now with the prospect of land, she makes her way onto the deck. She has silver hair and a fair complexion, dressed heavily in fine furs to keep her small frame warm against the cold. Standing at the bulwark near Agna, she looks to the town - wondering who this woman in red is and where she might get a hot meal.

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Jun 28, 2023 6:23 pm

Momma, as she is called by everyone, stands on the dock awaiting the Icebreaker. She is a human of average height, dressed in common clothes and furs, she looks like any auntie or momma would look, no defined muscle, but you can tell is much stronger due to her day to day life. Welcome ashore dearies! Don't be worried about the smoke. A nasty group of elemental creatures appeared over in the east, but are gone now and we have cleared out the residents. Now you must be tired of sea rashions, I know just were to get you some good food. Momma waves and speaks louder than needed in a joyful tone.

Jun 29, 2023 1:06 am

The shore pulling into view brings a smile to Izuhn's face. The rising smoke does not. Fire following us everywhere we go, yet another element against us. Izuhn shudders, remembering the continually darkening omens that he read from the sky. "Nothing to do for it now though" he says to no one in particular.

He walks past where Agna and Adaia stand, assessing the elf that he hadn't noticed before. "Agna, enjoy the land enough for both of us. I've got to see to some cargo before I'll be able to join you all there." He continues walking past and vanishes into the cargo hold.

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Jun 29, 2023 1:32 am

OOC:

Wait, I completely skipped over the sentence about burning houses LOL. I guess Agna's longing for land rubbed off on me IRL.

Agna nods at the dwarf in answer as he goes off to his business. When the gangway's brought around, the orc is the first to disembark. Once she stands on solid land, Agna sniffs the smoke-laced air dubiously. The woman in red chatters on. "Yer the one in charge around here?" Agna asks when there's a pause. "If there's trouble yonder, I can give ye a hand. Smoke don't look good. Else I got a dwarf to find."

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Jun 29, 2023 2:55 am

OOC:

I too skipped the description of the burning homes, woops

Adaia follows Agna to shore "I don't believe we've properly met, I am Adaia" and turning to the woman in red after introducing herself "Are you sure everything is okay, you've cleared out the residents?"

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Jun 29, 2023 4:59 am

Agna turns in surprise at a sudden voice appearing to her right. "Agna," she grunts to the newcomer. This stranger's quick offer to help earns her a measure of respect in the shaman's eyes.

Kalannai Grayfur

Jun 30, 2023 3:20 pm

Kalannai Grayfur

OOC:

@Dmbrainiac I'll move the meeting up a little but feel free to step in whenever you're ready or feel would make the most sense :D

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Leaving Izuhn behind to check his cargo, Agna walks down the gangway as soon as its ready, stopping for a moment to feel the solid ground under her feet. Adaia follows just behind. Though the others didn't notice the reclusive scholar before, the elf has no doubt heard rumors about the other two helping the captain explore the abandoned ship.

"You must be new to the Icebreaker crew" the woman replies to Agna. "Kalannai Grayfur, at the moment I'm acting as the representative of the people of eastern neighborhoods of Fireshear, so I guess you can say that. You say you are looking for a dwarf? In Fireshear?" she giggles amused at the idea "Well you should have no trouble finding one".

She turns to greet Adaia "Oh don't worry about the elemental creatures Momma here was talking about. The problem has been contained for now" she stops to consider the situation for a brief moment "Though to be fair, we are not entirely sure where they came from. I guess we should investigate the area once everyone has been relocated."

Suddenly Captain Harkin interrupts loudly "Kalannai! How are things going? Come come! Let's catch up over a pint over the Drunken Dwarf! You are not gonna belive what in the seven seas happened!"

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Behind her, the ship's elven cook tries to use the distraction to sneak past Agna, going directly towards Momma "Momma! Good to see you again! How are things in the north?"

Jun 30, 2023 3:37 pm

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Jun 30, 2023 3:52 pm

"Hello lovely, glad to see the Icebreaker and crew made it through in one piece. Sounds like an interesting trip. Things are cold like always," She chuckles to herself. "Nothing a full belly and warm cup of ale can't solve." Momma turns to Agna and Adaia, "Welcome to solid ground darlings, the captain may be preoccupying Kalannai for quite some time. Come with me to my fish stand and I will get you some warm food while you wait. She starts to lead the way if they choose to follow.

Jun 30, 2023 10:55 pm

Adaia will follow Momma to her fish stand, enjoying being on sturdy ground but still swaying a bit from the long voyage.
"Stretching my legs and a warm meal is just what I need. Can you tell me a little about Fireshear Momma? Is there some where we can secure accommodations? Any other places/people of note?

Jul 1, 2023 12:18 am

"Thankee for the offer-" Agna says before being cut off by the ship's cook. She glowers at the rotund half-elf until his babbling trails off. "Seeing as ye be having this one for comp'by, I'll not bother ye. It's Beorne Steelstrike I'm here to find. D'you know where I can find the man?"

Jul 1, 2023 8:40 pm

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Jul 1, 2023 10:06 pm

Glancing at Adaia Momma says, "Yes dear, I can tell you about anything about our little mining town. Firstly, it is a small town full of miners and the occasional adventurer like yourselves. We have no Inns, but a guest house and some rooming houses. We will work with Kalannai to see where the relocated people are and where we can put you. Dont worry though, you can stay with me if no other place is found."

OOC:

I'm taking for granted that she has a houses if not we can retcon that.

She continues, "We have a couple restaurants and two taverns. Some people say the Singing Minotaur is the better tavern, but us people with class know that the Drunken Dwarf is where the real fun is. The houses are basically stone Igloos if I'm honest, but they keep us warm."
"Now miss Agna, you are in the best hands to find this Beorne Steelstrike. I can't say I know him right off, but come with me, we will get some food then head to the Drunken Dwarf. Maybe I can remember or ask around and we will find him. Business or pleasure?" She gives Agna a wink with the word pleasure.

OOC:

Adding a search roll just in case it is relevant. Still don't understand the system, but rolling anyways haha.

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Rolls

Search - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(62) = 8

History - lv1, SR: 5-6 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(53) = 8

Jul 1, 2023 11:28 pm

OOC:

I think it would be a History roll to see if you'd know where Beorne hangs out, but I'll leave it to CESN to confirm.

"Ain't no pleasure to be worth this trip. I'm here to get the dwarf 'cross Icewind Dale." She folds her arms. "Ye have my name, but what do I call ye?"

Jul 1, 2023 11:38 pm

Everyone calls me Momma 'round here. Guess cause my tendency to take care of everyone.

Jul 1, 2023 11:49 pm

Agna, you're planning on traveling across Icewind Dale? I doubt Fireshear is my final destination, would you mind having an add companion? Although I think I'd like to hear about these elementals before I moved on.

Momma, thanks for your hospitality. Are the taverns still operational a dark ale by a fire sounds like a fantastic way to wait - after your warm meal of course.

Jul 2, 2023 12:01 am

"I already got one ma, and she's long gone from this world." Agna says. She eyes the woman up and down. "And I ain't sure you're any older 'an me neither. So what do I call ye?"

To Adaia, she shrugs. "Come or go as you like, so long as ye don't make us tarry."

Jul 2, 2023 12:28 am

She ponders at these words from Agna, Well to be honest I havent used my name since I was a young child. It is Bjornhild after my mother. It is a combination of the words for bear and Battle. I do not feel connected to her or the battle part anymore so Bjorn or Bear, your choice love.

OOC:

I think you just changed the course of my character and its so amazing.

Jul 2, 2023 12:30 am

"Bjorn, then. Now where's this tavern o' yours?"

Jul 2, 2023 12:33 am

Late to the party, Izuhn comes running up to the group. "Phew, nothing like the cold air to keep you fresh. Sorry for the delay, just checking our cargo. Where's the captain got off to?" Izuhn actually takes a moment to listen and gets a vital piece of information. "A tavern you say?"

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Rolls

Search - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Jul 2, 2023 2:05 am

Lost in her mind thinking of her name and past being brought up, the appearance of Izuhn snaps her out of it, "Tavern! Yes its just right up there." She points up the ramps to the cliff edge. "It over looks the water. Lets go dearies."

Jul 2, 2023 10:53 pm

Adaia introduces herself to Izuhn. "I'm Adaia, we haven't met properly - I'm not much for sea faring"

"I hope they have a good ale, I swear the water was starting to go green on board. Let's be off

Fireshear

Jul 3, 2023 2:02 pm

Fireshear

Leaving Kalannai to catch up with the captain, Momma (Bjorn for Agna in particular) takes the newcomers to her fish stand to offer them a welcoming bowl of warm fish broth. The ship's cook follows them, tasting the food with pleasure and then negotiating the sale of some of the fish to take back onboard. Perhaps a bit louder than usual in Momma's opinion, though Agna did get a good idea of how much and what type of fish is going to be served on the trip back.

Once the business is finished, Momma takes everyone to the tavern for drinks and a bit rest. Despite Agna's uninterested response to her attempt to find someone to travel with, Adaia quickly notices Izuhn joining them on their way to the tavern. She is not familiar to the region... tagging along with the unfriendly orc could work, but maybe the dwarf would be more approachable to the lone elf.

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Jul 3, 2023 3:29 pm

Approaching the door, "Here we are. The Drunken Dwarf! The livingliest tavern this far North." Momma barrels through the door letting in the cold as she holds it for the other. Silence and murmuring happen as everyone looks to see who dares hold the door open this long, then roars of laughter erupt and conversations resumes as patrons see it's Momma. She walks up to the Bartender, "Hey Joe! Give my new friends here anything they want on me." She slides some coins to the bartender. "If that doesn't cover it just let me know next time I'm in here. You wouldn't know if a certain Dwarf merchant frequents here do you? Agna here is looking for him. What was his name again Dearie? I heard some rumors of an unusal busy bank if that helps."

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Jul 3, 2023 5:53 pm

Izuhn inclines his head slightly towards Adaia. "Well met miss. Have you seen the captain?" Awaiting her response, Izuhn makes his way into the tavern after the colorful character leading them and calls for a mug of something that will warm him up. It's been too long since he's been to the Dale, after all.

Once things have settled in, Izuhn finds a more discrete moment to whisper something to Agna. "Part of town is burning, as you no doubt have noticed. I saw what think are some sort of fire creatures running amok over there. Better to do something than to let then come on us unaware eh?"

Jul 3, 2023 6:45 pm

"Yes, the captain is off meeting with the leader, of some sort, of the town. I'm not sure how long"

Adaia, will order a dark beer and see what the group is doing but will try to keep an ear out for the locals chatter, specifically anything about the recent attack.

OOC:

not sure if this'll need a roll but I'll include one.

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Rolls

Search - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(61) = 7

Jul 3, 2023 8:58 pm

He's over there catching up with Kalannai. Momma nods in there direction

Jul 3, 2023 11:02 pm

"Aye," the orc grunts in agreement to Izuhn. "Though them local folk don't look any sort of bothered about it."

"Beorne. Anyone by the name here?" Agna continues after the local woman's prompt.

Joe

Jul 4, 2023 10:14 am

riley says:

not sure if this'll need a roll but I'll include one.

OOC:

Generally, I will assume you "fail" unless you roll, so roll when you want to drive the narrative in a different direction. For example, I picked on Mnrtoler's cue that all is fine... With this roll, Adaia notices someone or something which might prove otherwise.

With Mnrtoler's fail... this isn't the dwarf you're looking for :D

Joe

Joe turns to the newcomers smiling. "Sure thing Momma! We just got the latest batch from Good Mead" He turns to the grabs a few mugs "Dwarf merchant? We have a few over there." he points at a one of the tables as he turns to Agna. "Any of them the one you're looking for?

As Agna mentions the name of the dwarf, a gray-eyed dwarf with long mahogany dreadlocks turns around to look at the orc. The other dwarves on the table Joe pointed out turn, following the first. "One of em orcs looking fer Beorne Steelstrike?" she stops, measuring up Agna for a moment. "Aye! Ye must be em Moss guide" she smiles gesturing Joe for another round.

Meanwhile, while everyone else is distracted with the dwarves, Adaia's attention drifts to the other patrons.

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Jul 4, 2023 4:14 pm

OOC:

Okay so roll if I want something to happen otherwise its an auto fail, got it! I love how I created Joe ❤️

Jul 4, 2023 10:51 pm

"Izuhn, what brings you to Icewind Dale. I'm hoping to travel to a larger town, continue my research, but it would be a long trek by myself."

I'd also like to approach the table discussing the blacksmith. "Hello, how are you all doing after the attacks, would you mind if I asked a few questions?"

OOC:

depending on their mood, this might require some persuasion/charm

Rolls

Persuasion - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Jul 5, 2023 2:39 am

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Jul 5, 2023 8:50 am

Mnrtoler says:

Okay so roll if I want something to happen otherwise its an auto fail, got it! I love how I created Joe ❤️

OOC:

You guys feel free to do that even if it's a place your character is not familiar with :D

That's a fail from Adaia but a double 6! That's higher that your level so you level up persuasion ? Basically, she did not persuade them but she learned something significant about the people in the Far North.

Add +1 Fatigue and +1 to Persuation. It should update if you change it on your character sheet below the posting area :D

[ +- ] Note on fails

Jul 5, 2023 8:52 am

OOC:

Uh, has Agna actually met Beorne in person before?

"Good, then I don't need to introduce meself now. I'm givin' Beorne a hand, aye."

Fireshear

Jul 5, 2023 8:58 am

Fireshear

riley says:

I'd also like to approach the table discussing the blacksmith. "Hello, how are you all doing after the attacks, would you mind if I asked a few questions?"

The people at the table put down their mugs and look at Adaia for a moment. It is clear they are not happy about having their discussion interrupted. She notices them whispering how she is doing research before one decides to reply. "Well how does such a fancy lady thing we are doing after having to leave our homes because of some magic creature?"

They don't seem like the friendliest sort, but maybe Adaia can still learn something from of them...

Jul 5, 2023 1:23 pm

Seeing one of her new charges getting disrespected, Momma will swoop in, Now boys I know you know how to treat a lady better than that. She is kind enough to be asking about your wellbeing why don't you return the favor and quell her curiosity.

Rolls

Persuasion - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Jul 5, 2023 1:26 pm

OOC:

Quick clarification, Agna is talking with dwarf merchants, Adaia and momma are at a different table that Im assuming she knows about because of a note and it included something about a blacksmith?

Fireshear

Jul 6, 2023 8:45 am

Fireshear

OOC:

While Adaia is talking to the locals, Bjorn approaches the table

So we have two opposite results here, I'll go with they don't trust the elven wizard, but they of course know and like momma.

The man who replied to Adaia turns to look at the new arrival, his expression changing as if he were a completely different person. "Momma! How are you? Oh you know how it is... we're stuck here until they decide it's safe to go back. In the mean time those devils are destroying everything we worked for" he raises his mug and cheers. "You think you could talk some sense into Kalannai?"

Helda Silverstream

Jul 6, 2023 8:50 am

OOC:

Agna approaches a different table where the dwarves are

testlum says:

Good, then I don't need to introduce meself now. I'm givin' Beorne a hand, aye.

Helda Silverstream

"Great tae hear. Maybe we can make it tae em Halls on time after all." The dwarf stands up and offers her and to Agna. "Helda, of the Silverstream clan."

Jul 6, 2023 9:05 am

Agna briefly clasps the woman's hand. "You're comin' with the caravan? I got another two to join. Her and him," the shaman hooks a thumb over her shoulder at Adaia and Izuhn. ""Now can I get a word with Beorne?"

Jul 6, 2023 12:50 pm

"Ah I see." Izuhn responds in answer to the captain's whereabouts. "I'm sure that she'll come and find us when she's ready to unload. I doubt she's in much hurry to depart back, but with her touch of lunacy who knows?"

"I'm here working, lass. Got hired on to move some cargo to up here in the Dale. The caravan might take you along too, but know that it's not like the Sword Coast here. Many an unwary traveler has met their end in this beautiful land."

Seeing everyone else busy with their respective new conversations, Izuhn turns back to Joe. "What about a Griggle Duskloch? I've got something for them, do you know em?"

Jul 6, 2023 1:42 pm

You lads know me, I'm peachy. Momma ponders the fires. I'll tell you what. My new friends have some useful skills and seem concerned about the fires, so if they are up for it I'll help organize a party to snuff out the creatures and get them fires out.

Jul 6, 2023 7:34 pm

"Apologies for interrupting, I admit I was a bit forward. Momma is right though I am interested in helping, albeit out a sense of curiosity. Could you tell me about these elementals and I overheard something about a blacksmith?"

OOC:

I'm attempting a 'raise roll' I suppose unless the roll wasn't necessary

Post roll - I suppose I'm coming off quite rude still

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Rolls

Persuasion - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(22) = 4

Helda Silverstream

Jul 7, 2023 7:55 am

testlum says:

Agna briefly clasps the woman's hand. "You're comin' with the caravan? I got another two to join. Her and him," the shaman hooks a thumb over her shoulder at Adaia and Izuhn. ""Now can I get a word with Beorne?"

Helda Silverstream

"Aye, coming from Mirabar to sell some of me wares in Bryn Shander and then visit me uncle in Kelvin’s Cairn." She happily shares more than Agna probably wants to know before checking out the other two Helda mentioned. "You got yerself a elf and a dwarf fer help?" Seeing Izuhn on his own, she shouts in dwarven and waves for him to join them. She repeats the gesture for Agna, inviting the orc to sit as well. "Sit, Sit, Beorne may take a while. He is dealing with em Manycoins to exchange the merchant's credit. "

Joe

Jul 7, 2023 8:09 am

RAAMtentacles says:

Seeing everyone else busy with their respective new conversations, Izuhn turns back to Joe. "What about a Griggle Duskloch? I've got something for them, do you know em?"

Joe

Joe stops as soon as he hears the name. He walks up to Izuhn and slightly bends over the counter, whispering. At that point, Izuhn hears some dwarven female voice and notices Helda gesturing.

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Fireshear

Jul 7, 2023 8:23 am

Fireshear

OOC:

Ahaha if that was a raise, it is now a fumble xD I'll just twist your words for that now :D With that double, you also got an experience dealing with the northerners, which you can use for a +1 bonus on any social check later. Clearly Adaia is learning a lot about these people :D

Noticing Bjorn diffusing the tension, Adaia decides to apologize for her forwardness, though she immediately makes the mistake of mentioning her good intentions are is out a sense of curiosity. The man immediately turns red, offended by the perceived wizardry arrogance. "You fancy elven witches come here and think we loosing our homes is curious?"

Bjorn manages to contain the man's fury with the assurance that her new friends will help snuff out the creatures and get them fires out. "Oh yeah, the elf better show do something about those creatures unless people here think they are some of her sorceries!"

OOC:

Ok, they are openly unfriendly towards Adaia now. Such a wizard stereotype this is turning out to be ?

Jul 7, 2023 2:41 pm

Momma leans over and whispers in Adaia's ear, They aint anytging to do with you, right? She leaves those words hang a second watching Adaia turn red before letting out a belly laugh. I only joke little one. Of course they aren't. She turns back to the group, Can we count on you all for any of your miners and militia or will we be on our own?

Rolls

Persuasion - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(61) = 7

Jul 7, 2023 5:28 pm

Izuhn hops down from the bar and shouts back to the dwarven woman in common as he walks towards the table where Bjorn and Adaia are."Just a moment and I'll be over! Got some business to take care of first!"

Arriving at the table just as Bjorn mentions the miners and militia, Izuhn awaits their response before mentioning the man that he's looking for.

Jul 8, 2023 12:43 am

A bit confused by the reaction she's received, Adaia looks around the room. Seeing everyone preoccupied, she'll try and find a quiet spot hopefully close to a fire and just enjoy being off the ship.

Jul 8, 2023 3:48 am

"S'pose it would be good to rest awhile before the hard journey," Agna grunts at the woman's offer. She takes a seat. The orc shaman glances at the half-emptied platters littering the wooden table. "I'll have summat to eat too if the keeper here makes half-decent fare. Can't be worse than what they call food on decks, anyway," she adds darkly.

Fireshear

Jul 8, 2023 4:22 pm

Mnrtoler says:

Can we count on you all for any of your miners and militia or will we be on our own?

Fireshear

The man turns to Bjorn "Well if your friends figure out where those things are coming from... we can get the locals to help for sure" he grudgingly accepts, clearly only because Bjorn asked him to.

They barely Izuhn joining them as another one of the men at the table continues "What he means Momma, is that you should check what that blacksmith is up to this time. Kalannai doesn't seem to want to do what has to be done"

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OOC:

Adaia is sitting out of this one for now I guess :D

Helda Silverstream

Jul 8, 2023 4:28 pm

testlum says:

Can't be worse than what they call food on decks, anyway.

Helda Silverstream

"Good choice!" Helda cheers as the orc sits down. Agna suddenly has the feeling of being observed from the dark corners of the tavern. Sense a malevolence presence she turns to find, half-hidden in the shadows from the fireplace, the cook staring daggers at her. "Beorne shouldn't take too long. Just need the monies for the travel. He says yer the best guide around the area. Ye been doing this fer long now?"

Jul 8, 2023 5:26 pm

Quote:

They barely Izuhn joining them as another one of the men at the table continues "What he means Momma, is that you should check what that blacksmith is up to this time. Kalannai doesn't seem to want to do what has to be done"

Crazy ol' Griggle. Is he working to find the source or are you boys accusing him?

Fireshear

Jul 10, 2023 8:00 pm

OOC:

Mnrtoler seems to have left. Their profile counts 6 games so I'm going to assume over-gamed. I'll take some creative liberties to get Izuhn to step in

Fireshear

Quote:

Crazy ol' Griggle. Is he working to find the source or are you boys accusing him?

The man who has been doing most of the talk starts to reply to Bjorn when on of the other's noticed Izuhn's reaction to the name. "Well we surely wouldn't put it past him to be causing trouble"

Jul 10, 2023 9:13 pm

Izuhn makes eye contact with the man that noticed him and takes the opportunity to step in. "A trouble maker eh? That's unfortunate, because I need to speak with him. At any rate, there seems to be some talk about heading to where he may be for a few different reasons. Should I expect hostility?"

"Name's Izuhn, by the way." he belatedly adds on upon realizing his butting into the conversation.

Jul 12, 2023 2:41 am

Adaia having finished her drink and meal, can be seen tapping her foot and looking around the room.

She's very intrigued by the possibility of studying elementals and is trying to see how everyone's conversations are going - especially Kalannai.

OOC:

Just noting that I'm happy with the pace of the game and feel free to take as long as you want - just playing what Adaia would be doing

Bjorn (Momma)

Jul 12, 2023 3:50 pm

Bjorn (Momma)

RAAMtentacles says:

"A trouble maker eh? That's unfortunate, because I need to speak with him. At any rate, there seems to be some talk about heading to where he may be for a few different reasons. Should I expect hostility?

The men look at Izuhn suspiciously. "You never know what to expect from that nutjob. Hostility is probably your least concern..." they laugh and cheers each other, though it's clear that they don't trust the newcomers as much as Bjorn would have liked. The burly human woman leads Izuhn the table where Agna is drinking with the dwarves and waves for Adaia to join. "Ok, just wait here and I will quickly check what Kalannai is up to"

Helda Silverstream

Jul 12, 2023 3:53 pm

Helda Silverstream

Seeing the other dwarf approach, Helda briefly interrupts the conversation to say a quick greeting in dwarven. "What brings you here? Going to the Valley as well?"

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Jul 12, 2023 3:59 pm

When they come to sit at Agna's table, Izuhn makes himself at home. "Sorry about that, like I said business matters. Tavern's not the place for too much business though. Makes ya miss out on the fun!" He extends his arm for a handshake. "Name's Izuhn Frostbeard, good to meet ya. Nah, not right off. I'm here moving some cargo from the south, escorting a caravan. Might stop in though, hard to beat a fine Dwarven craft."

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Rolls

History - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Jul 12, 2023 7:12 pm

Adaia will join Agna and Izuhn at the table, introducing herself to the dwarves with a handshake as she had seen the other do.

OOC:

another chance for Adaia to make a fool introducing herself I suppose

"I'm Adaia, pleased to meet you. and turning to Agna this would be the caravan then? Where are we headed?"

Jul 13, 2023 10:43 pm

"Awhile, afore the gray grew in," Agna says, fingering a loose braid streaked with the colour. "Ye don't keep too long at this job if yer not cut for it," she adds in simple acknowledgement to the unasked question in Helda's praise. "If it ain't the cold to send ye to an early casket, the Dale'd be happy t'do it."

"It'd be Bryn Shander where we stop first." Agna watches as steaming bowls are brought over to their table. She sticks a spoon into the browness and starts to eat.

Helda Silverstream

Jul 14, 2023 9:45 am

Helda Silverstream

"Frostbeard..." Helda thinks about the name for a moment, but is quickly distracted by the others. "Ah yer completely right! Nothing beats em fine Dwarven crafts, both metal and liquid!" Turning to new elf joining them. "Helda Silverstream, ye also joining to Bryn Shander?" Helda nods as Agna mentions the town's name. "Yer friend here is right. These passages are tricky business and its not just the cold that can send ye to an early casket. Better join em who know the north".

Bjorn (Momma)

Jul 14, 2023 9:54 am

Bjorn (Momma)

OOC:

Ok, since there's some interest on the side quest (maybe not from Agna), I'll nudge in that direction. Feel free to keep the social RP going for a little longer

You continue to chat and eat and, after a while, Bjorn returns. "Looks like Kalannai is trying to keep the locals from worrying, but the business in the eastern neighbor is not completely solved." the woman starts explain to Adaia and Izuhn. "She is worried about the reports of new sightings. The locals won't be able to contain the problem for much longer if these creatures continue to show up from out of nowhere. She may be able to scrape a small bounty together for anyone interested in helping out cleaning up the neighborhood"

Jul 14, 2023 10:36 am

OOC:

Agna did offer to help, but the earlier conversation did make her think the elementals were already dealt with lol.

Agna turns her gaze outside the window, where flecks of snow drift endlessly from the cloud-filled sky. Their encounter with the derelict ship had already delayed the journey across the Dale. The encroaching winter would not take that into consideration before it howled down the valleys. She counted the days inside her head, whether they would reach Bryn Shandalar before winter after yet another detour.

Rolls

Nature - lv4, SR: 5-9 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(55) = 10

Jul 14, 2023 11:49 am

OOC:

Oh yeah totally! plenty of time... how bad could it be waiting out a few day when winter lasts for half an year? It's not like you can miss it ?

Jul 14, 2023 12:06 pm

OOC:

I'll take that as the failure making Agna think it's fine then... You can keep the actual truth as secret until we all freeze to death midway to Bryn Shander :P

Jul 14, 2023 3:03 pm

Quote:

Turning to new elf joining them. "Helda Silverstream, ye also joining to Bryn Shander?"

"Yes I was hoping too, as you say it's better to go with a group that knows what they're doing. How long is the trip, are we going by foot - I might have to get some clothing that is better suited"

OOC:

Adaia is already fairly warmly dressed, but probably not quite adequate for a long trek in the cold

Regarding what Momma says to her she turns to consult with her potential companions, noticing that Agna is looking out the window with a look of worry "I'm certainly interested in providing some assistance, but will we delay the trek too long?What do you both think?"

OOC:

As Agna failed by 1, is it reasonable that Adaia would have some notes in a journal about the winter seasons that could assist?

"**Maybe these will help us plan**" Adaia takes out some notes from a journal and hands them to Agna

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Jul 14, 2023 3:36 pm

riley says:

As Agna failed by 1, is it reasonable that Adaia would have some notes in a journal about the winter seasons that could assist?

OOC:

It is! You can easily say you consulted some books on weather divination and you did a few rituals to prepare for the travel for example. That would turn Agna's into a success! I can integrate that on my post :D

Jul 15, 2023 1:38 pm

"A bounty is well and good but more pressing is the value of the shelter being destroyed. Winter isn't going to care about the poor tragedy that struck the village when it comes to freezing to death. I've got other business on that side of town as well, so I'm in."

Fireshear

Jul 15, 2023 2:12 pm

Fireshear

As Agna looks outside the window, whatching the flecks of snow drift endlessly, she wonders if they have time for another stop. Winter is early this year, but to be fair, they probably have a bit more time before the pass closes. It’s simply too early.

As she is about to say it should be ok, Adaia shows her notes full of arcane symbols of high wizardry the orc is unfamiliar with. However, as the elf walks her through the results of her divinations, Agna as the strange feeling that it might be already too late…

OOC:

Just adding drama before you answer RAAM’s post. Agna levels up nature with that double 5 ?

Jul 16, 2023 12:51 am

"No better than them who end up starvin' midwinter in the Ten Towns, if'n we tarry too long to cross the Dale in time," Agna counters. Her own intuition being at odds with the elven mage's scribbles sends the shaman into a grim mood. "Bah! One afternoon," she says. "No more'n that before we leave. And pray the pass keeps open," Agna adds. Her chair creaks, pushed back when she gets onto her feet.

"Helda, you see Beorne, tell him to get ready to go and stay where I can find 'im. We go today, or we don't go at all."

Helda Silverstream

Jul 17, 2023 9:15 am

Helda Silverstream

Helda nods as Agna demands leaving today. "I'll pick Beorne from those Manycoins myself if I have to!" The dwarves burst out laughing, maybe due to the far too heroic tone of her voice, but most likely from all the ale they already consumed.

Bjorn (Momma)

Jul 17, 2023 9:15 am

Bjorn (Momma)

Once Bjorn gets Agna's agreement, she smiles and takes them outside. "Well my dearies, I have to go back and convince the miners to help, but the smoke over there is the eastern neighborhood. It's a small town, you can't miss it" she points over to the east around the harbor before going back in to the Drunken Dwarf.

OOC:

Moving to the quest! let me know if you want to talk with someone on the way out! Feel free to add details to the town as you investigate. I'll need a stealth roll from everyone.

Jul 18, 2023 12:39 pm

OOC:

Do we roll stealth even if we aren't being sneaky?

Jul 18, 2023 12:44 pm

OOC:

Yes, it's one of those D&D "hidden checks" to see how the next part will go down... and an opportunity to narrate the transition to the next part of town :D

Jul 18, 2023 12:53 pm

OOC:

Hmm. What do you think about just rolling for us in these kind of situations? Since the rolls always happen, you won't need to wait for us to post and can just proceed with the next scene.

Of course the others might prefer rolling by themselves, but I don't mind if a GM rolls for me xD

Jul 18, 2023 6:51 pm

"Well then I guess we had better get going. Shall we speak with Kalannai before heading out? Would be nice to get some more details about the town and the elementals - someone else should probably do the talking though, I haven't made a great first impression"

OOC:

I wouldn't mind you doing the rolls for us in a case like this, but whatever is easier for you

Edit: I'm rolling a lot of doubles :)

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Rolls

Stealth - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(33) = 6

Bjorn (Momma)

Jul 19, 2023 3:08 pm

Bjorn (Momma)

"Speak to Kalannai?" Momma replies "What more details do you want to know? I have seen some little devils made of ice in there when we were evacuating the neighborhood. Not sure if that helps, but I can call Kalannai if you want to know more." Momma gets ready to go back in, stopping for a moment as she cross the elf, before she opens the door.

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OOC:

and that is another level up for Adaia! Not very successful socially, but quick learner xD

Rolls

Izuhn Frostbeard: Stealth - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Agna Moss: Stealth - lv0, SR: 5-5 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Jul 19, 2023 9:32 pm

OOC:

I am a-okay with the GM rolling for me when necessary.

"I think our time is limited as it is. Kalannai can give us something seriously valuable then it may be best to head on. I doubt the fires are stopping on their own either."

Once departed, Izuhn moves with an uncanny stealth through the town. At some points the gait of his run seems to be off for what is to be expected, but nevertheless he moves efficiently towards their destination.

Jul 20, 2023 1:01 am

Agna furrows her brow. "Ice devils? Mixin' with fire elementals? What sort o' trouble have ye been brewing in this town?" As the group makes their way past the threshold of the eastern neighbourhood, Agna notes the soot blackening the walls, the charred markings left behind by whatever took place here.

Jul 20, 2023 2:28 am

Adaia will take note of the urgency and will follow Agna and Izuhn. "You're right we need to act if we're going to achieve anything on this right schedule"

Adaia doesn't move as quietly or swiftly as perhaps Izuhn but her pale complexion and dress make her blend into the snow covered environment well enough. She will let the larger 3 individuals take the lead as that seems quite wise if they do encounter any elementals still in the town.

Fireshear

Jul 20, 2023 10:14 am

Fireshear

You all decide to get this eastern neighborhood business done as fast as you can since Agna made it clear you shouldn't waste much time before heading to the Ten-Towns. Additionally, Izuhn's worries that the fire will not stop, despite the cold, just adds to the pressure.

Most of Fireshear is still in relatively good condition, untouched by the strange elemental creatures, but soon you can start to notice the damaged buildings. It is more the result of small mischief than actual destruction, with some buildings having their windows and doors frozen shut, while others slowly burn from small fires spread around.

Agna notices the soot blackening the walls, the charred markings left behind by whatever is causing this commotion and approaches it to inspect it. When she gets closer, some strange lights seem to move inside the building, like a brief bright shadow rushing past the windows. As the orc is distracted by that, the soot she was inspecting rises from the walls towards her, the smoldering ash covering her completely.

OOC:

So Agna failed that and is now blinded by the ash. The only thing the others see is the lights and Agna covered in ash.

Jul 20, 2023 10:27 am

OOC:

What do I roll for Agna to get rid of it?

I also just noticed that Agna has 1 fatigue marked on her sheet. I don't remember where it came from, but it should be removed when this chapter started right?

"Faugh!" The orc takes an immediate step back, sputtering to get the vile taste out of her mouth. She drops into a crouch, scrabbling on the ground for snow to use and scrub away the ash from her stinging eyes.

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Rolls

Medicine - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Medicine - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Jul 20, 2023 11:15 am

OOC:

Yeah I think only Adaia got fatigue so far.

Removing blindness ... It's just dust in your eyes so it should go away. We can have a decreasing penalty. let's say -3 penalty to anything requiring vision, and you reduce it by 1 with each "turn/action". We can also have someone doing a medicine check to clean it properly (needs a critical for now since you are technically "ambushed")

Jul 20, 2023 3:04 pm

"Agna, what happened!?" Izuhn rushes to her side as she's scrabbling in the snow. He tries to help Agna the best he can but also shoots a cautious eye back to the source of the lights.

Jul 20, 2023 10:59 pm

Agna blinks once, twice to make sure that the ashes have been properly washed away. "Devilry at work. I ain't hurt," she adds. The shaman turns her customary scowl back toward the house she had tried to examine. "Someone magicked the ashes. Did you see what was movin' inside there?"

Jul 20, 2023 11:51 pm

"Just lights coming from over here and the you covered in ash. What did you see?"

Jul 21, 2023 12:15 am

Adaia will rush forward and attempt to see what the source of the lights are. "Everyone best be careful from here on out, I'm betting what we're looking for is still here."

Rolls

Search - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Jul 21, 2023 12:38 am

Agna shakes her head. "Lights, same as you."

Fireshear

Jul 26, 2023 9:30 am

OOC:

Sorry guys. busy week. Should be back to normal now.

Adaia's roll is a bit more arcana here but shes better at that so it works :D

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Fireshear

Jul 26, 2023 9:53 am

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Jul 26, 2023 12:34 pm

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Jul 26, 2023 4:43 pm

"Smoke mephits! Tricksy things, get back from the wall they're waiting to ambush us!".

Jul 26, 2023 6:18 pm

riley says:

"Smoke mephits! Tricksy things, get back from the wall they're waiting to ambush us!".

OOC:

Agna is blinded, but she did an action to clean her eyes, so that's a -2 penalty now. You have been warned by Adaia's success so you have a free "raise" (re-roll) on reaction to avoid ambush. Failure will add 1 fatigue.

@RAAMtentacles: Izuhn reacts in time to avoid being attacked

@testlum: Looks like Agna can't react on time and will be targetted by a claw attack. You dodge but at a cost (fatigue)

The smoke mephits will materialize from the charred markings Agna was investigating.
You can describe what your characters see (or not)

Rolls

Agna Moss: Reaction - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f0-c0) - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (65) = 11

2d6 : (36) = 9

Izuhn Frostbeard: Reaction - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f-1-c0) - (2d6, 2d6)

2d6 : (62) = 8

2d6 : (34) = 7

Jul 27, 2023 2:25 am

Wisps of smoke rise from the disturbed ashes near Agna. The wisps slowly form into what Izuhn sees as small flying goblinoids.

Izuhn jumps out of the way of their attempts to swipe at him and counters by throwing a ball of radiant light into the midst of the creatures and detonating it into a radiant burst.

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Jul 27, 2023 10:12 am

"Keep away from them they're dangerous up close"

Adaia holds her hands out to the side, palms facing upwards as a thin sheet of snow and ice forms between the steam mephits and her companions.

OOC:

She's trying to slow the creatures and protect everyone from attacks from the creatures - first time casting a spell so not sure if I'm stretching my description too much or not providing enough concrete detail

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Jul 27, 2023 11:29 am

OOC:

Your description looks good to me! Did you mean to say steam mephits instead of smoke, by the way?

Agna stumbles backward from the lunging mephits. Leaning heavily on her staff, the shaman regains her balance. Her own grasp of magic wouldn't fare so well against elementals compared to what the dwarf and elf wielded. She bats one of them with her staff instead, half-expecting the blow to pass through the mephit's gaseous form.

Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(43) = 7

Smoke mephit

Jul 28, 2023 12:05 pm

Smoke mephit

OOC:

Since Adaia's magic was defensive, I'll integrate that into the description

As soon as Adaia warns the others, the wisps of smoke rise from the disturbed ashes near Agna, quickly taking the shape of some impish humanoid creatures. The elf, realizing the elementals would see Agna as the easiest target, instinctively repeats well practiced gestures to focus the cold of the air into an thin barrier of snow and ice. Almost simultaneously, Izuhn jumps out and quickly dissipates one of the creatures with a burst of radiant light. Quickly recovering from the ambush, Agna noticed the one mephit that was caught in the elven spell, striking it with her staff and crushing the creature's half-frozen body. The remaining mephit stops and turns back, flying away and quickly disguising itself into a stream of smoke coming out of a chimney.

Suddenly, it seem like everything is quiet and you have the strange sensation of being observed. Around you, there's only small fires spreading through a row of houses leading to where the smoke mephit is hiding, a house with a few frozen icicles hanging from its roof...

Jul 29, 2023 1:06 am

"Adaia, that was some good spell slinging!" Despite his quick shout of encouragement, Izuhn does not remove his focus from the house where the other mephit entered. 'Everyone alright? We'd best press the advantage now and keep pursuing."

If no one else objects then Izuhn will move towards the house with caution.

Jul 29, 2023 4:25 am

"Chasin' after trouble," Agna grumbles before following Izuhn's lead.

Jul 29, 2023 5:13 am

"Not bad yourself Izuhn, I appreciate the physical approach as well of course Agna."

"Let's press on, we know what we're dealing with now."

Adaia will follow along.

Fireshear

Jul 29, 2023 4:08 pm

Fireshear

You quickly decide to follow the elemental creature to its hiding place, running past the row of burning houses until you arrive to the one which looks less affected by the surroundings chaos. As you approach, you have the strange feeling that the icicles turned to observe you as the cracking of fire slows down behind you.

A quick check shows that the door is unlocked...

OOC:

What do you do?

Ice mephit

Aug 1, 2023 8:49 am

Ice mephit

OOC:

Ok assuming you go for the door :D

As you reach for the door, you hear the cracking on ice about you. Before you can open it, three of the icicles suddenly break free and fall on you but... they never hit the snowed ground. Instead they burst into a heavy winter fog as little winged ice creatures flight out of them with a mischievous laughter

OOC:

It's "trapped", you dodge but a fail reaction means +1 fatigue. The icicles were 3 ice mephits so another combat round xD They use cloud fog so the area is obscured. -1 penalty to all rolls.

Rolls

Izuhn Frostbeard: Reaction - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f-1-c0) - (2d6)

(46) = 10

Adaia: Reaction - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(42) = 6

Agna Moss: Reaction - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f1-c0) - (2d6)

(66) = 12

Aug 1, 2023 9:36 am

Adaia jumps back, quickly recovering "Should have seen that coming"

Assuming the same pose as before, hands out stretched, she will try and clear the fog.

OOC:

Hmm my attempt at applying a penalty doesn't actually work out, apologies.

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Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6-1)

(26) - 1 = 7

Aug 1, 2023 12:42 pm

Agna raises an arm, blocking her eyes as the powdery cloud explodes over the group. "Bah! More tricks." She raises her volume. "Get out of here, ye little pests! Scram!"

Rolls

Intimidation - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(46) = 10

Aug 2, 2023 1:58 am

Seeing that these enemies are up close and that they seem a little more corporeal, Izuhn looses the axe hanging from his side and swings it attempting to sweep through a mephit.

Rolls

Melee - lv3, SR: 5-7 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(16) = 7

Ice mephit

Aug 2, 2023 9:25 am

Ice mephit

OOC:

Agna levels up Reaction but gets +1 fatigue. Izuhn also gets +1 fatigue. @riley, i'm not entirely sure with magic you were thinking for Adaia's spell but I'll re-interpret Control Cold to cancel the penalty (help) :D

Having fallen for the elemental's tricks before, you were more careful this time. Despite being more attentive, Agna and Izuhn were still caught unprepared by the ice trap. However, Adaia's understanding of the elemental magic allowed her to quickly react, freezing the smoke into fine snow powder. Unimpeded, Izuzh quickly smashes one of the mephits with his axe. Seeing one of them busting into small shards of ice and the big intimidating orc shouting her way to them, the rest of the mephits flight away.

Duergar

Aug 2, 2023 9:31 am

Duergar

As you open the door, you hear the sudden roaring of fire and you see the smoke filled with strange blue and crimson sparks blowing out the chimney where the smoke mephit hid. Inside the house, you can see a stout dwarf with light gray skin and shock-white hair working a bellows and occasionally throwing small cups of colorful powder into the flames of a furnace, too focused on his task to notice any of you.

Aug 2, 2023 10:09 am

"Who the hells are you?" Agna demands, marching forward toward the strange dwarf. "Don't you know half the neighborhood's burnin' down?" Her eyes narrow. "Or are ye behind all this mess?"

Rolls

Magic (Talk Sense) - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(14) = 5

Duergar

Aug 2, 2023 4:12 pm

Duergar

After a few failed attempts to get the dwarf's attention, Agna steps him and challenges the smith. He stops, confused, looking at the three unexpected guests. "Who are you? Just walking in and disrupting my work!" he grabs a strange of metal and places it in the furnace. "What's this talk about the neighborhood burning down? That is very sad but you should take it to whoever is in charge now. Can't you see I'm in the middle of something?" he takes the metal piece out of the fire and inspects it for a moment before putting it back.

Aug 2, 2023 9:36 pm

Whispering to the others "This man is clearly deranged. Is this the smith you're looking for Izuhn? "

Aug 2, 2023 10:51 pm

Agna frowns back at the dwarf, equally unimpressed by his outburst. Too much time indoors, this one. "I can put out yon fire with some snow if ye'd like. See how much time you'll have then to talk."

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Aug 3, 2023 1:25 am

"I don't know yet, but I wouldn't be surprised. I tend to find strange company..."

Izuhn approaches the manic duregar. "Are you Griggle?"

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 3, 2023 9:14 am

Griggle Duskloch

The dwarf stops as soon as Agna mentions putting out the fire. "Are you crazy lady? Why... just why would y...? What's wrong with you?" he starts ranting about how his work is of utmost importance to all Faerûn and how she's the lunatic. After awhile, he stops to take a breath and looks to Izuhn. "Griggle Duskloch yes. You're here to help? Good. Why don't you start by taking the orc away"

OOC:

By the way, I forgot to say that the talk sense success caught his attention, though he is a difficult one.

Aug 3, 2023 9:22 am

"Utmost importance? What is it that you're doing here?"

Rolls

Persuasion - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(35) = 8

Aug 3, 2023 1:17 pm

"I.. Uh.. Well no, I'm not really here to help. I'm just here for a delivery to you, but depending on your answer to my companion's question, the situation might change."

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 3, 2023 2:10 pm

Griggle Duskloch

"A delivery?" Griggle looks at Izuhn curiously. "Who's it from?" he asks mostly ignoring the Adaia but, noticing the dwarf's silence he decides to explain.

"What does it look like I'm doing? Melting, forging, smithing. Trying to figure out a way to smelt raw adamantine easy. Easy metal, cheaper metal, better equipment, safer people! See the logic elf?" He stops to check if Adaia if following, but not enough to let her reply. "Important research! I would bet my sweet old mom elemental magic will do the trick... just need to figure out how to apply this energy ..."

Aug 4, 2023 1:39 am

"It's from Nezznar." Izuhn produces the parcel. "Just a simple letter, I believe."

Aug 4, 2023 2:45 am

Agna holds out a hand, stopping Izuhn. "Don't give that to 'im yet. What if he's the one causin' all this trouble with the elementals? They don't seem to bother him none."

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 4, 2023 8:48 am

Griggle Duskloch

The duergar stops everything as he hears the name of Nezznar. "The Black Spider? He sent a letter?" Griggle's full attention finally turning to you. "How is my dear old friend? I haven't heard about him since... some mess with some spells on a forge or something down south. Maybe he found something useful there?"

He moves to grab the letter but he is interrupted by Agna. "I don't know what are elementals you're talking about. And I don't care as long as they don't bother me. I have more important things to do than deal with whatever those humans are up to."

OOC:

Agna's distrust looks like a potential Insight or Arcana check

Aug 4, 2023 9:00 am

"You don't realize this side of town has burnt down and is crawling with mephits?"

Adaia knowing a bit about the mephits already is going to try and recall/determine if they might be created by or drawn here by what the dwarf is doing

Rolls

Arcana - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(41) = 5

Fireshear

Aug 4, 2023 9:53 am

Fireshear

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Aug 4, 2023 10:51 am

Agna folds her arms. "You trust this one, Izuhn?"

Rolls

Insight - lv2, SR: 5-7 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(45) = 9

Aug 4, 2023 11:07 am

OOC:

A fail! I don't you get any input from me. If you don't trust OOC, then we roll with that. You are biased toward your first impression :D

Aug 4, 2023 11:12 am

OOC:

Agna would probably mistrust him even if you told me he was innocent ;)

Aug 4, 2023 7:47 pm

Izuhn withdraws the letter for a moment. "Not necessarily. Just delivering a letter for a client."

He points with the letter over towards the door the came in. "You might ought to have a look outside before you read this. There might just be more pressing matters."

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 7, 2023 9:01 am

Griggle Duskloch

"Aaargg, can't you just tell some of the townsfolk to deal with whatever mess they are in. I'm really close to cracking this one" he points at a pile of half molten jet-black ore. He sort of walks towards the door, take a very passing look at the outside and turns back to Izuhn "What? Mary left the stove on again? I bet it was because of that stupid lamb of hers which keeps running away"

Aug 7, 2023 12:19 pm

"Listen here, dwarf. Who d'you buy food from if there ain't no more town around, eh? Chop all yer firewood yerself too, is that so? The company might not be to yer likin', but you need 'em all the same."

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 7, 2023 1:22 pm

OOC:

I'm going to say this is very much a persuasion. Adaia is doing her own arcana assessment, but Izuhn definitely helped here :D

PS: That includes the help... so failed by 1. Not much luck with this interaction ? you can try to raise... but you might critically fail that

Griggle Duskloch

Griggle stops considering Agna's words but quickly ignores the orc. "If the militia can handle a couple of giants, I'm sure they can turn off a stove... I can assure you those humans are not going anywhere far from those rich little mines of theirs. Now, why don't you show me what good old Nezznar has to tell me?"

Rolls

Agna Moss: Persuasion - lv3, SR: 5-8 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Aug 8, 2023 12:44 am

"I'll share it, but you've got to offer us something more than dismissal. There's strange elementals running around here and you seem like you know a thing or two about working with those forces. If you won't help us physically then at least give us some information about what we might do."

Aug 8, 2023 11:17 am

OOC:

@riley hasn't posted in a while and Adaia got some extra information. I'll wait until tomorrow (a bit busy today actually?) to find ways to be grumpy about that suggestion ?

Aug 8, 2023 11:31 am

OOC:

Apologies, was waiting to see what the others were doing and then let my posting slip

Adaia appears to be getting frustrated with the dwarf. She begins to pace, working her way closer to the forge.

"I say give him the letter, I'd be interested to know its contents"

"Griggle, you're playing with planar magic - these mephits are waiting for something to go wrong here. If you continue to work you're almost certain to destroy yourself and the town - and who knows what else."

And then she stops, her expression changes

"Although, I suppose I could offer my expertise. Perhaps it could be stabilised..."

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Rolls

Arcana - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 9, 2023 11:54 am

riley says:

"I say give him the letter, I'd be interested to know its contents"

OOC:

Well that puts the ball on Izuhn's court xD

Griggle Duskloch

"Ah, one of them is sensible at least. You say those things looking to mess with my forge?" he looks a bit suspiciously at Adaia. "You say you can help with that?"

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Aug 10, 2023 11:49 pm

"Aye, now we're talking. A little give and take here." Izuhn hands over the letter.

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 11, 2023 9:23 am

Griggle Duskloch

Griggle takes the letter from Izuhn. He doesn't try to hide its contents, so Adaia can easily see it. However, all she can see is an inscrutable cipher, which she assumes involves some sort of Undercommon script and several odd markings, possible something similar to elven Sign Language.

Griggle's eyebrows shoot up as he read the coded letter, and then shouts in excitement and slams the note down on a table and begins gathering new cups of alchemical powders. "Yes yes! Give and take. Can you give me half-ounce of smelling salts, a quarter-ounce of powdered earth, a full beaker of solid water, and a stoppered tube of extinguished fire residue? " he replies to Izuhn, instantly forgetting about the problems outside like a child who just found a new toy.

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OOC:

You're gonn need a search or arnaca check to recognize those things (+1 bonus for Adaia) or a persuation/intimidation for him to snap out of it.

Aug 11, 2023 11:10 am

OOC:

Here goes nothing

Adaia carefully considers the contents of the letter as Griggle reads it out, trying to piece the puzzle together.
"What could all of that have to do with the forge..."

Rolls

Arcana - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(23) = 5

Fireshear

Aug 11, 2023 1:46 pm

Fireshear

Adaia can quickly identify the ingredients Griggle mentioned and even adds some suggestions as the duergar reads the new recipe out loud.

When Griggle throws the elemental substances into the furnace and says a few mystical words, the furnace flares with violet flame and then cools to a tiny white fire. Griggle hops about joyously "Oh thank the Black Spider for this!" he shouts his friend's title to the heavens. The duergar places some coins on a table before you adding "Thank you for delivering this letter. Why don't you take those with you as well?" he points to three solid metal bars. "Those were from my previous experiments. I'm no blacksmith, but I'm sure you'll find someone who can work a piece of adamantine like that. "

Even though Adaia knows this won't send back the mephits that already crossed into Fireshear, she feel the elemental forces are now in control and the danger of more of those creatures crossing is solved.

Aug 12, 2023 1:05 pm

With the mad dwarf's antics ended, Agna is ready to take her leave of this place. "Can't be encouragin' this kind of behaviour," she advises Adaia darkly. "Ye'd make those like him think the world's only there fer their schemes."

Aug 12, 2023 4:14 pm

"Thank you Griggle, try not to be stirring up trouble in town again... Do it someplace else at least. Farewell"

Adaia will grab what's been offered and follow Agna out.

"All's well that ends well. We were on a clock for resolving the issue and he certainly didn't want to see the situation any other way.
But I see your point - communities need to work together, especially out here."

Aug 13, 2023 11:25 pm

Izuhn shrugs his shoulders. "At least the immediate issue is solved."

He peeks out the door before he leaves. "Now to keep an eye out for those that are left."

Griggle Duskloch

Aug 14, 2023 10:02 am

OOC:

Ok so you leave him alone and take the adamantine. Add that to you items. You can use it if you find anyone skilled enough or you can sell it to increase your wealth value.

Griggle Duskloch

"As long as the humans don't bother me, they wont even notice I'm here" Griggle answers Adaia, though she very much doubts that would be the case...

As Izuhn peeks out the door, he notices the fires are substantially weaken, though not completely gone.

OOC:

If you want to fight off the rest of the (magma) mephits, give me a roll and you have complete freedom to describe how your character helps with the fires.

Let me know where you're going to next" back to the tavern and Helda, looking for Kalannai or Harkin or maybe trying to find Beorn in the Manycoins bank?

Aug 14, 2023 10:29 am

"Anyone up for a bit of mephit hunting then, or shall we leave it to the town-folk? I'm still a bit rusty after being on the ship - so I wouldn't mind the target practice."

Aug 14, 2023 1:40 pm

"Let's get this finished," Agna replies. "No point in leavin' things half-done." Though her abilities provide little in the way of offensive magery, the shaman looks for tracks in the snow and slush, leading the group toward the remaining mephits.

OOC:

Agna is pretty determined to get them on the way to the Dale after this, so she will go hunting after Beorne after wrapping up this detour.

Last edited August 14, 2023 1:55 pm

Rolls

Nature - lv5, SR: 5-10 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Aug 14, 2023 4:13 pm

"Lead us straight to them, nice work" as we stand out front of a building that's beginning to smolder and flame.

Adaia holds her hands out and begins to shape the cold. This time a snow fox appears, it seems to be partially made of snow and partially ethereal. It runs towards the building, circles and runs back - barking and howling as it kicks up snow.

OOC:

post roll edit:

"And this should lead them to us, oh that's unfortunate..."

The sprite melts as it makes its way back around, a puddle of water...

[ +- ] Conjure Sprite

Last edited August 14, 2023 4:17 pm

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f2-c0) - (2d6)

(22) = 4

Aug 15, 2023 9:08 am

OOC:

So Agna tracks down the mephits and Adaia messes up by attracting them! Izuhn's left to clean up the mess :D
Adaia gains one experience with "snow sprites" she can use latter if she uses the spell to summon, or meets, a snow creature

Aug 15, 2023 9:15 am

OOC:

I thought my experience would be that I learnt snow melts

Aug 17, 2023 1:03 am

"Let's just keep with the melting theme then eh?" Izuhn lifts his hands and twists some of the light from the sun towards the mephits.

Last edited August 17, 2023 1:04 am

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(33) = 6

Kalannai Grayfur

Aug 17, 2023 11:16 am

Kalannai Grayfur

Guided by Agna's tracking expertise the group easily find the remaining mephits, who are immediately attracted by Adaia's failed spell. However, Izuhn is prepared and quickly dispatches the weakened elemental creatures. Soon after you heard the loud noises of a crowd approaching. As promised, the miner's militia was gathered to join you. Though a little to late for the fight, the humans and dwarves quickly find themselves busy assessing damages and planning repairs.

Kalannai, who is among those coordinating the militia's efforts notices you. "I see you have dealt with all those pesky little devils" he says as she starts counting coins from her pouch. "Here. A little something from the Fireshear people for your help.". Suddently, a shadow passes over her face as if she realised something uncomfortable she had do deal with. She takes you to a more quiet place before she finishes paying the reward. "We all know Griggle is a bit... different than most folks around here..." she starts explaining, half looking for the right words to use, half still trying to avoid the subject. "There have been questions raised by a number of the townsfolk" she points at the duergar's house where you can see some humans from the militia going. "Some wonder if this whole mess was Griggle's fault... you know, given the affected area.". After a moment of pause she adds grimly "Some even go as far as suggesting exiling the presumed troublemaker. You didn't happen to find if..."

OOC:

That is another experience for Izuhn to use for a future +1 bonus :D
No level up on wealth yet. The reward wasn't that significant. Though Izuhn can eventually "get" one common item for free. Can be seen as a reward from the other dwarves narratively, but mechanistically, it could work as a "Had this all along" wild card

Rolls

Izuhn Frostbeard: lv1, SR: 5-6 - (2d6)

(32) = 5

Adaia: lv1, SR: 5-6 - (2d6)

(34) = 7

Agna Moss: lv0, SR: 5-5 - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Aug 17, 2023 11:46 am

"You want to know something, ask it plain," Agna grumbles. "Him messin' about with that forge o' his made the little pests come, aye. We got rid of 'em for now, but that's yer own problem to handle in the long run."

Considering the matter dealt with, Agna marches off in the tavern's direction. If Helda was wrong and Beorne not awaiting her at the Drunken Dwarf, she would drag him out of the bank no matter what foolery her so-called employer had going on there.

Last edited August 17, 2023 11:47 am

Aug 17, 2023 12:07 pm

"Giggle had a part to play for sure, as Agna says it dealt with. If you want my advice - keep him in town. Better to keep an eye on him than to let him get up to no good. Thanks for the reward - sure I'll spend some of it at the inn before we're off"

Adaia will follow Agna, she thinks she senses an eagerness to be gone and doesn't want to be left behind.

"Will we be off today then Agna or in the morn?"

Aug 17, 2023 12:12 pm

"At dawn. You saw it too with your earlier castin', aye? It'll be hard weather ahead, and harder still for every hour dawdlin'."

Aug 17, 2023 11:59 pm

"Thank you for the reward. It'll be putting it to good use."

Izuhn eyes Kalannai and the looks over his shoulder back to Griggle's house. "Be careful how quickly you pass judgements. Sometimes the strange ones turn out to be helpful." Izuhn laughs with a huff and then follows after the other too.

"If we're heading out at dawn then we'd best get ready tonight. Let's gather some supplies and then turn in?"

Aug 18, 2023 3:45 am

"Aye. I'll be findin' Beorne first. Come along if ye wish, or else I'll see ye on the morrow. Be awhile afore we'll sleep on beds again," she adds.

Aug 19, 2023 5:19 am

"Sounds like a plan, you're probably the expert on what supplies we might need, shall I secure us lodgings and a meal for the evening?'

Aug 19, 2023 9:04 am

Agna grunts. "Aye, that would help. Be seein' you later, then."

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Kalannai Grayfur

Aug 19, 2023 3:22 pm

Kalannai Grayfur

"I see... I feared as much" Kalannai says disappointed with Agna's very clear words. She notes at Adaia's and Izuhn's suggestions "I'll mentioned that to the townsfolk yes... "

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Helda Silverstream

Aug 19, 2023 3:28 pm

Helda Silverstream

As you make your way to the tavern, you hear a familiar voice "Ah! There yer are! We were just going to have a look for ye." You turn to recognize Helda with some of the other dwarf merchants. "Beorne managed to get em letters of credit approved! We can buy em supplies we need for the trip!" Helda friendly pats Agna on her back "We be ready to leave whenever ye is!"

Aug 20, 2023 2:17 am

"That's great! Surely a fresh round of drinks counts as a vital supply, eh?"

Izuhn flashes a smile and makes his way into the midst of the other dwarves.

Aug 20, 2023 6:01 am

"Right then," Agna says. "Beorne. Where's the dwarf himself at? I want an accountin' of what he's packed for the journey before I turn in fer the night."

OOC:

I think we're wrapping up the chapter and starting a new one when we get on the trail, yeah?

Aug 20, 2023 6:36 am

Adaia will speak to the innkeep and organise rooms for the evening. "Do you have any rooms available? Hopefully you're not booked out with the trouble you've been having. We'll just need them for the night, otherwise a space by the fire would be appreciated."

She'll return the group at the mention of another round - something to warm the spirit after being out in the cold.

Fireshear

Aug 20, 2023 12:19 pm

Fireshear

OOC:

I agree this one seems to be wrapping up. Leave it here in case you want to RP a bit before I open the next one

With the small mephit problem solved, you all return to the tavern for some final drinks and preparations. Agna does not rest until she checks every preparation taken by Beorne for his caravan. Despite her obsessive distrust of "the southerners" who couldn't handle a snowball if their life depended on it, she does notice the dwarf knows what he is doing and is a very experienced traveler.

Once the preparations are finished, and a few mugs emptied, the dwarves decide to call it a day and retire to rest before the long travel ahead of them. As Agna said, there will be few other opportunities to sleep comfortable before arriving to Icewind Dale. Adaia easily finds rooms for everyone. In fact, the humans they met before at the tavern were so happy with their help, that they provided them shelter for free.

Aug 20, 2023 12:41 pm

Satisfied with the first leg of their journey completed, a day's work well done, and a belly full with a good meal, Izuhn moves to turn in for the night as well. Just before he enters the room, a familiar longing enters back into his mind and he changes course towards the exterior door instead.

Once outside, Izuhn makes his way to the highest point in Fireshear and spends a few moments staring up at the night sky. He knows that darkness like no other awaits them on their journey but he strains to see that small glimpse of hope yet again.

OOC:

Let's get the Final Divination!

Rolls

Magic - lv6, SR: 5-11 (f0-c0) - (2d6)

(54) = 9

Aug 20, 2023 4:28 pm

Adaia enjoys a meal and a few ales, before turning in. Knowing this would be last time she'd be warm for a while.

"Good evening gentlemen, I'll see everyone in the morning"

She stays up for a while, making notes in her journal - documenting the strange magic of the forge and her encounters with the mephits.

The stars

Aug 21, 2023 9:16 am