Once everyone signed the legal paper amarondor takes it and looks it over, giving you all a nod of approval.
"Good luck on your mission." He says as he gets to his feet, slipping the contract through a slot in the desk and letting it slip out of sight. At that moment the door opens and Moraug stands there once more. "Moraug, right on time as usual." amarondor says. "They will be traveling to Baldur's Gate it seems." he says with a smile for him. "Very well." Moraug gives him a nod of acceptance. "If you will follow me, we can get you the items you will need to perform franchise work." He turns and pauses long enough for you to all catch up, then heads off down the lavishly decorated hall once more. His walk is easy-going, giving you time to ask him questions. He responds to questions in a friendly manner, but somehow manages to keep the topic on mundain things like the weather or general gosip, always changing the topic when asked about anything else. The walk is a bit longer this time though, going nearly around to the far side of the level. You come to a plain-looking door this time, which he opens to reveal a storage room. Inside is gear that is related to the various positions of a franchise. cartographer tools, horns, calligrapher’s supplies, etc. He looks you each over and starts handing out the items, somehow knowing who should get what. If asked how he knows he will pause and explain that he was given a list from Head Office and was told which to give to who. He then continues to work on getting everyone the things they need.
Once everyone is equipped with their franchise equipment, he leads you around and back to a door close to where you had your meeting. Opening this door he waves you inside and then closes the door, with him inside with you. The room is completely empty, not even dust or cobwebs, just a completely sanatized and empty chamber.
"I think you'll like this..." He explains as he moves to the far side of the room and says a command word. Immediatly the wall there forms a door that he reaches out and grasps the handle of, pulling it inward. It opens up into a small room. Pausing only to give you all a wink, he steps into the doorway leading the way through. You all feel a bit of a jolt as you step across, but it passes quickly. "Welcome to your headquarters." Moraug says as the door behind you simply disappears, leaving no sign of its existance. "It is locally known as Eastway Expeditions..." You are in a small back room you find out in short order, a female Tiefling is seen in the front store area, talking with a couple customers. "Not much for options down here." Moraug says with a shrug when you are looking around. "If you find something better for a headquarters we can move there, but this is what we have for now..."
As you look around a bit, you find that the place has an upper floor, with a few seperated bedrooms, a sitting area, and a small kitchen. Downstairs are a celler, some workrooms, and a tunnel that appears to be recently dug. The main floor has mostly just the store itself and a back room, where you showed up.
"I will let you get settled." Moraug says then, moving to a bedroom he has claimed. "Let's meet up in the sitting room once you have all gotten settled. Say one hour?" The sitting room ends up being a smallish room with a couple barrels turned over for seats and a long plank set up as a makeshift table.
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You can do what you want, within reason, as to what is in the shop headquarters. Use the description of the sitting room as a guide though, since this is meant to be a very low-rent option.
Just so you know, I won't be using the maps in the adventure too much, but using the locations keyed off of those maps. So Eastway Expeditions may not be where it seems to be on the map. You can review the locations in the adventure module if you have access to it, or don't worry about it if you don't, since I will discuss them as they come up.
Dalin looks around at the accommodations, mumbling and nodding. He'll make his way down to a workroom and set up his alchemy tools, then return to quietly wait in the sitting room for everyone else.
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Lodas goes and claims a room (to share if needed) and just sorta stares at it for a few moments before realizing he doesn’t really have any unpacking to do.
The Genasi then wanders to the sitting room to meet his team mates.
Seeing Dalin, he extends a hand “Lodas. Pleased to get to know you.”
Bulvii looks over the motley surroundings, as if still not used to being in such poor trappings. He heads and claims a room by setting down his pack. He quickly comes back downstairs to look over the shop out of curiosity and after a few minutes sits down at the seating area to wait for Moraug to return.
Damrius pops his pack on a spare bed and comes back downstairs Hello again gents pleased to make your acquaintance. Looking forward to working with you all. Errrr anyone know what exactly we will be doing?
"Spot on I'd say, I see you are going to be the brains of this operation my good dwarf." DuCrae says administering a friendly slap to the dwarf's shoulder as he passes by whilst inspecting the room. "Well, whilst I have been known to slum it on occasion, we are definitely going to have to do something about the decor if we plan on spending much time here. There's rustic charm and then there is, well, this I suppose. Nevermind, look I know we've just got here, but nothing says getting to know one another better than a trip to a reputable drinking house of some description. What's the consensus on an evening of diversion and drinking games to break the ice? Obviously after we've been told what we are actually up to here." DuCrae looks on expectantly, flashing his most friendly of smiles, confident that he will get at least some of the team on board.
"Spot on I'd say, I see you are going to be the brains of this operation my good dwarf." DuCrae says administering a friendly slap to the dwarf's shoulder as he passes by whilst inspecting the room. "Well, whilst I have been known to slum it on occasion, we are definitely going to have to do something about the decor if we plan on spending much time here. There's rustic charm and then there is, well, this I suppose. Nevermind, look I know we've just got here, but nothing says getting to know one another better than a trip to a reputable drinking house of some description. What's the consensus on an evening of diversion and drinking games to break the ice? Obviously after we've been told what we are actually up to here." DuCrae looks on expectantly, flashing his most friendly of smiles, confident that he will get at least some of the team on board.
Dalin perks up when drinking is mentioned. Aye. No ice though, waters down the beer.
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"Fair enough, we'll save then for another day, now I wonder where the knowledgeable Moraug has gotten to? I never was one for waiting." DuCrae sits down on a barrel, clearly finds it uncomfortable, gets up, dusts off his trousers and paces about muttering about the lack of a decent armchair.
Gralmor inspects more of the tools he recently procured from the franchise at an empty spot in a serious manner inside the sitting area as the rest of the group starts making their introductions.
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Pulling a small file from his pocket which looks like it was designed with working with gemstones in mind DuCrae begins filing a nail which looks immaculate already. "I wonder what this shop we now seem to own actually does in terms of turnover, it'd be handy if it was enough of a money spinner that it could help finance our adventuring..." he muses almost to himself.
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Gralmor halts inspecting his tools as he's interested on what the nail filing person uttered regarding their group's finance. The gray dwarf stands up and paces himself towards the female tiefling manning the front store area and confronts her. "Oi lass, how's this wee establishment's been faring these days?"
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Once everyone signed the legal paper amarondor takes it and looks it over, giving you all a nod of approval.
"Good luck on your mission." He says as he gets to his feet, slipping the contract through a slot in the desk and letting it slip out of sight. At that moment the door opens and Moraug stands there once more. "Moraug, right on time as usual." amarondor says. "They will be traveling to Baldur's Gate it seems." he says with a smile for him.
"Very well." Moraug gives him a nod of acceptance. "If you will follow me, we can get you the items you will need to perform franchise work." He turns and pauses long enough for you to all catch up, then heads off down the lavishly decorated hall once more. His walk is easy-going, giving you time to ask him questions. He responds to questions in a friendly manner, but somehow manages to keep the topic on mundain things like the weather or general gosip, always changing the topic when asked about anything else. The walk is a bit longer this time though, going nearly around to the far side of the level. You come to a plain-looking door this time, which he opens to reveal a storage room. Inside is gear that is related to the various positions of a franchise. cartographer tools, horns, calligrapher’s supplies, etc. He looks you each over and starts handing out the items, somehow knowing who should get what. If asked how he knows he will pause and explain that he was given a list from Head Office and was told which to give to who. He then continues to work on getting everyone the things they need.
Once everyone is equipped with their franchise equipment, he leads you around and back to a door close to where you had your meeting. Opening this door he waves you inside and then closes the door, with him inside with you. The room is completely empty, not even dust or cobwebs, just a completely sanatized and empty chamber.
"I think you'll like this..." He explains as he moves to the far side of the room and says a command word. Immediatly the wall there forms a door that he reaches out and grasps the handle of, pulling it inward. It opens up into a small room. Pausing only to give you all a wink, he steps into the doorway leading the way through. You all feel a bit of a jolt as you step across, but it passes quickly.
"Welcome to your headquarters." Moraug says as the door behind you simply disappears, leaving no sign of its existance. "It is locally known as Eastway Expeditions..." You are in a small back room you find out in short order, a female Tiefling is seen in the front store area, talking with a couple customers. "Not much for options down here." Moraug says with a shrug when you are looking around. "If you find something better for a headquarters we can move there, but this is what we have for now..."
As you look around a bit, you find that the place has an upper floor, with a few seperated bedrooms, a sitting area, and a small kitchen. Downstairs are a celler, some workrooms, and a tunnel that appears to be recently dug. The main floor has mostly just the store itself and a back room, where you showed up.
"I will let you get settled." Moraug says then, moving to a bedroom he has claimed. "Let's meet up in the sitting room once you have all gotten settled. Say one hour?" The sitting room ends up being a smallish room with a couple barrels turned over for seats and a long plank set up as a makeshift table.
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You can do what you want, within reason, as to what is in the shop headquarters. Use the description of the sitting room as a guide though, since this is meant to be a very low-rent option.
Just so you know, I won't be using the maps in the adventure too much, but using the locations keyed off of those maps. So Eastway Expeditions may not be where it seems to be on the map. You can review the locations in the adventure module if you have access to it, or don't worry about it if you don't, since I will discuss them as they come up.
Dalin looks around at the accommodations, mumbling and nodding. He'll make his way down to a workroom and set up his alchemy tools, then return to quietly wait in the sitting room for everyone else.
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
Lodas goes and claims a room (to share if needed) and just sorta stares at it for a few moments before realizing he doesn’t really have any unpacking to do.
The Genasi then wanders to the sitting room to meet his team mates.
Seeing Dalin, he extends a hand “Lodas. Pleased to get to know you.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
Dalin Swordsmasher. He shakes the genasi's hand. Jess pleased ta have job ta do now. Never been ta Baldur's Gate before neither.
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
Bulvii looks over the motley surroundings, as if still not used to being in such poor trappings. He heads and claims a room by setting down his pack. He quickly comes back downstairs to look over the shop out of curiosity and after a few minutes sits down at the seating area to wait for Moraug to return.
“Agreed. Work is good, but I think I’m more glad of the chance to do something meaningful. I hope to make a real impact here.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
Well, I could teach yeh how ta make an impact if ya like. Thas how I got the name Swordsmasher Dalin says, taking you quite literally.
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
Damrius pops his pack on a spare bed and comes back downstairs Hello again gents pleased to make your acquaintance. Looking forward to working with you all. Errrr anyone know what exactly we will be doing?
I believe, Dalin says very seriously, that we'll be werkin fer the company here in Baldur's Gate.
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
Oh I got that bit, I just meant what specifically will we be doing?
"Spot on I'd say, I see you are going to be the brains of this operation my good dwarf." DuCrae says administering a friendly slap to the dwarf's shoulder as he passes by whilst inspecting the room. "Well, whilst I have been known to slum it on occasion, we are definitely going to have to do something about the decor if we plan on spending much time here. There's rustic charm and then there is, well, this I suppose. Nevermind, look I know we've just got here, but nothing says getting to know one another better than a trip to a reputable drinking house of some description. What's the consensus on an evening of diversion and drinking games to break the ice? Obviously after we've been told what we are actually up to here." DuCrae looks on expectantly, flashing his most friendly of smiles, confident that he will get at least some of the team on board.
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
“I believe that’s what our meeting will detail shortly. Come sit for a while until it starts.” Lodas gestures to any of the nearby barrels.
Paladin - warforged - orange
Ah. Well...ain't sure bout that. But I'm sure it'll be somethin.
Dalin perks up when drinking is mentioned. Aye. No ice though, waters down the beer.
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
DuCrae chuckles at Dalin's response "Aha! I have a partner in crime already I see, wonderful."
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
Dalin looks around carefully, leans forward and says softly I don't think we're suppose ta be committin crimes. Maybe jus stick with the drinkin.
Back and ready to DM and chew bubblegum. And I'm alllll outta bubblegum.
"Fair enough, we'll save then for another day, now I wonder where the knowledgeable Moraug has gotten to? I never was one for waiting." DuCrae sits down on a barrel, clearly finds it uncomfortable, gets up, dusts off his trousers and paces about muttering about the lack of a decent armchair.
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
Gralmor inspects more of the tools he recently procured from the franchise at an empty spot in a serious manner inside the sitting area as the rest of the group starts making their introductions.
Damrius takes a seat and relaxed waiting for the meeting to start
Pulling a small file from his pocket which looks like it was designed with working with gemstones in mind DuCrae begins filing a nail which looks immaculate already. "I wonder what this shop we now seem to own actually does in terms of turnover, it'd be handy if it was enough of a money spinner that it could help finance our adventuring..." he muses almost to himself.
Vhon - Level 2 Warlock - What shall become of the Drunken Sailor?
Lyreis - Level 6 Elf Fighter - Eberron: Omega
DM - Dzenda: The Cracks - DM - Dzenda: Whispered Tales
Gralmor halts inspecting his tools as he's interested on what the nail filing person uttered regarding their group's finance. The gray dwarf stands up and paces himself towards the female tiefling manning the front store area and confronts her. "Oi lass, how's this wee establishment's been faring these days?"