(my biggest challenge is making crush dumb but useful and also make him still have a personality. I didn't want him to just stand there and hit things and that be his only contribution to the group)
(Literally I type out what I want to say, and then start removing words, and then change the phrase to cut down the number of words even farther... it is kind of rough :D)
(Literally I type out what I want to say, and then start removing words, and then change the phrase to cut down the number of words even farther... it is kind of rough :D)
(Thats quality work right there :) )
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Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
The party arrives at Myrtle's Wondrous Wears and Myrtle's Wondrous Wares - two shops with two distinct signs stuffed into a row of other shops. There is a secondhand bookstore to one side, and an apothecary to the other.
Someone from the party (I am assuming Usul since he's in the lead, but if not we can retcon) opens the door and there is a loud jingle from a string of bells hooked onto the top of the door. The first thing that hits you is the smell - a potent and quite frankly overwhelming wave of incense hits you in the face like a charging bull. Once that initial delight/revulsion passes, what you see before you can be best described as a hoarder's paradise. There are stacks of fabrics and linens piled almost to the ceiling, rugs on the walls, racks and racks of tunics and dresses and robes, and a large hat rack complete with all manor of headwear,.In between all of the clothing are various bookcases and curios full of all sorts of odds and ends - there are small statues, all sorts of arcane foci, crystal balls, tarot cards, wands, rods, pendants, necklaces, candles and candlestick holders and candelabras, orbs and stones of various sizes and shapes, crystals - if there's any kind of slightly magical (or not magical whatsoever but cool to look at) tchotchke you can imagine, it's probably here.
And that's when the aforementioned Myrtle appears with a flourish - she appears from behind one of the larger racks of robes, dressed herself in an oversized robe with all kinds of flowers pinned to the shoulders and arms, across the chest, and in three rows down the back. She has several ioun stones circling her head that will get knocked out of orbit as she charges through her wears and wares towards the party, and everytime a stone begins to fall, a mage hand appears and puts it back into place. She stops herself in front of the party and casts prestidigitation and releases a shower of sparks from both of her hands -- probably a dangerous idea given how much flammable material is around her -- and greets the party. "HALLO AND WELCOME TO MYRTLE'S! I'M MYRTLE! WHATKIN I DOFER YA TODAY!"
She stands there, sparks shooting out of her hands, and says "ANNA?". The sparks diminish and she says it again. "ANNA? WHERE IS SHE? WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?" She lowers her arms all the way and stops the sparks completely. "YOU'RE NOT TRYING TO HIRE HER AWAY FROM ME, ARE YOU?"
Sen looks around with interest, trying to spot anything unusual - or at least, more unusual than literally everything in the weird little shop. Does anything catch his eye? Investigation19
Other than that, he stands back and lets the more charismatic and persuasive members of the party talk to Myrtle.
There's definitely things here that have legitimate magical properties, and a lot of stuff that....doesn't.
I think Sen would be drawn to the Ioun stones circling Myrtle and would be looking for similar set. The one's Myrtle has a much too powerful and expensive for him, but there are others around. There are also a lot of spellbooks that Sen might be interested in.
What kinds of items would Usul be interested in in particular? There's a lot here.
Veryes enters the shop trying not to gag and introduces herself "Hi Miss Myrtle! I'm Veryes. Lovely shop you have here! I hope we didn't startle you. We are not trying to hire Anna we are just wondering when the last time was you saw her?"
Sen looks curiously at the Ioun stones, but thinks sadly of his empty coin purse. I don't even have a single copper piece to pay for a bed tonight, he thinks. What am I doing, thinking of shopping for magical items? He shakes himself a little, and focuses on the conversation between Veryes and Myrtle.
Usul is trying to understand how magic works, so is looking for interesting foci or unique component pouches. Things he's seen wizards use to cast their spells.
Usul sees a piece of amber with a piece of a wing - an insect? a sprite? a fairy? - frozen inside of it that draws his attention. There's also spell components that he might be interested in: some down feathers, some seeds, a small bag of sand, and a small vial of sort sort of oil and water mixture.
Myrtle hears Veryes' question, and says, "WHEND I SEE'ER LAST? HRRM HRRM. BEENA FEW DAYS I SUSPECT." She squints her eyes at Veryes. "WHYRE YOU LOOKIN FOR ANNA? YERALOTTA PEOPLE TO BE LOOKIN FER ONE GIRL."
Veryes smiles at Myrtle "Well it is a big city so we need many in case we have to spit up. It seems you are not the only one who hasn't seen her for a few days. I'm afraid no one has. Perhaps it is nothing to be concerned about but when you last saw her did she mention anything about going somewhere or leaving the city or anything , or was she behaving oddly at all?"
Usul sees a piece of amber with a piece of a wing - an insect? a sprite? a fairy? - frozen inside of it that draws his attention. There's also spell components that he might be interested in: some down feathers, some seeds, a small bag of sand, and a small vial of sort sort of oil and water mixture.
Myrtle hears Veryes' question, and says, "WHEND I SEE'ER LAST? HRRM HRRM. BEENA FEW DAYS I SUSPECT." She squints her eyes at Veryes. "WHYRE YOU LOOKIN FOR ANNA? YERALOTTA PEOPLE TO BE LOOKIN FER ONE GIRL."
Usul replies "yes... well we were sent kind of as a favor to Mother and Father back at the Hostel to help find her. She means quite a bit to them. Do you know anyone else with whom she's close?"
Aria will carefully be looking around the shop while Veryes engages in the conversation with Myrtle. Just seeing if anything sticks out or peaks her interest.
(my biggest challenge is making crush dumb but useful and also make him still have a personality. I didn't want him to just stand there and hit things and that be his only contribution to the group)
(lol. Don't worry, Veryes will translate your grunts into something overly verbose:)
That's what happens when you wear a helmet your whole life!
My house rules
(Literally I type out what I want to say, and then start removing words, and then change the phrase to cut down the number of words even farther... it is kind of rough :D)
(Thats quality work right there :) )
Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
"Ive heard it both ways."
(OOC: Definitely enjoying it, yes. Thanks for running the game! )
The party arrives at Myrtle's Wondrous Wears and Myrtle's Wondrous Wares - two shops with two distinct signs stuffed into a row of other shops. There is a secondhand bookstore to one side, and an apothecary to the other.
Someone from the party (I am assuming Usul since he's in the lead, but if not we can retcon) opens the door and there is a loud jingle from a string of bells hooked onto the top of the door. The first thing that hits you is the smell - a potent and quite frankly overwhelming wave of incense hits you in the face like a charging bull. Once that initial delight/revulsion passes, what you see before you can be best described as a hoarder's paradise. There are stacks of fabrics and linens piled almost to the ceiling, rugs on the walls, racks and racks of tunics and dresses and robes, and a large hat rack complete with all manor of headwear,.In between all of the clothing are various bookcases and curios full of all sorts of odds and ends - there are small statues, all sorts of arcane foci, crystal balls, tarot cards, wands, rods, pendants, necklaces, candles and candlestick holders and candelabras, orbs and stones of various sizes and shapes, crystals - if there's any kind of slightly magical (or not magical whatsoever but cool to look at) tchotchke you can imagine, it's probably here.
And that's when the aforementioned Myrtle appears with a flourish - she appears from behind one of the larger racks of robes, dressed herself in an oversized robe with all kinds of flowers pinned to the shoulders and arms, across the chest, and in three rows down the back. She has several ioun stones circling her head that will get knocked out of orbit as she charges through her wears and wares towards the party, and everytime a stone begins to fall, a mage hand appears and puts it back into place. She stops herself in front of the party and casts prestidigitation and releases a shower of sparks from both of her hands -- probably a dangerous idea given how much flammable material is around her -- and greets the party. "HALLO AND WELCOME TO MYRTLE'S! I'M MYRTLE! WHATKIN I DOFER YA TODAY!"
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"Where Anna?" Crush grunts as he pushes his way towards the counter, trying not to let the sparks and doodads distract him from his job.
She stands there, sparks shooting out of her hands, and says "ANNA?". The sparks diminish and she says it again. "ANNA? WHERE IS SHE? WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?" She lowers her arms all the way and stops the sparks completely. "YOU'RE NOT TRYING TO HIRE HER AWAY FROM ME, ARE YOU?"
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Sen looks around with interest, trying to spot anything unusual - or at least, more unusual than literally everything in the weird little shop. Does anything catch his eye? Investigation 19
Other than that, he stands back and lets the more charismatic and persuasive members of the party talk to Myrtle.
Usul would do his own investigation, being interested in things of the magical variety: 19 ((hah. same exact roll!))
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There's definitely things here that have legitimate magical properties, and a lot of stuff that....doesn't.
I think Sen would be drawn to the Ioun stones circling Myrtle and would be looking for similar set. The one's Myrtle has a much too powerful and expensive for him, but there are others around. There are also a lot of spellbooks that Sen might be interested in.
What kinds of items would Usul be interested in in particular? There's a lot here.
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strengthcheck.podbean.com
Veryes enters the shop trying not to gag and introduces herself "Hi Miss Myrtle! I'm Veryes. Lovely shop you have here! I hope we didn't startle you. We are not trying to hire Anna we are just wondering when the last time was you saw her?"
Veryes persuasion: 10
That's what happens when you wear a helmet your whole life!
My house rules
Sen looks curiously at the Ioun stones, but thinks sadly of his empty coin purse. I don't even have a single copper piece to pay for a bed tonight, he thinks. What am I doing, thinking of shopping for magical items? He shakes himself a little, and focuses on the conversation between Veryes and Myrtle.
Usul is trying to understand how magic works, so is looking for interesting foci or unique component pouches. Things he's seen wizards use to cast their spells.
PbP 🎲: Tyekanik; Moneo Noree; Korba Muris; & occasional DM:
Usul sees a piece of amber with a piece of a wing - an insect? a sprite? a fairy? - frozen inside of it that draws his attention. There's also spell components that he might be interested in: some down feathers, some seeds, a small bag of sand, and a small vial of sort sort of oil and water mixture.
Myrtle hears Veryes' question, and says, "WHEND I SEE'ER LAST? HRRM HRRM. BEENA FEW DAYS I SUSPECT." She squints her eyes at Veryes. "WHYRE YOU LOOKIN FOR ANNA? YERALOTTA PEOPLE TO BE LOOKIN FER ONE GIRL."
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(Are we in Myrtle's Wonderous Wares or Wears? Or are they two storefronts that form one shop?)
Veryes smiles at Myrtle "Well it is a big city so we need many in case we have to spit up. It seems you are not the only one who hasn't seen her for a few days. I'm afraid no one has. Perhaps it is nothing to be concerned about but when you last saw her did she mention anything about going somewhere or leaving the city or anything , or was she behaving oddly at all?"
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Usul replies "yes... well we were sent kind of as a favor to Mother and Father back at the Hostel to help find her. She means quite a bit to them. Do you know anyone else with whom she's close?"
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(It is two shops in one.)
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Aria will carefully be looking around the shop while Veryes engages in the conversation with Myrtle. Just seeing if anything sticks out or peaks her interest.
INVESTIGATION: 12
Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
"Ive heard it both ways."