Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
Frozen Sick
D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Basic Rules (2014)
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As you are enjoying yourselves dancing, chatting, hob-knobbing with the elite, a beautiful bell rings out. The musicians stop playing and everyone moves to take their seats. “ Lord Farquad” finds he is sitting next to tall, dark skinned man, an emissary from the Arcane Brotherhood based in Luskan. He has a friendly demeanor and looks to be enjoying himself.
“ Hello…LORD Farquad…pleasure to meet meet you here tonight. It is quite the festival.”
He introduces himself as Kutoti Irongrass, Master Wizard of the Arcane Brotherhood
The pleasure is all mine, Master Wizard Irongrass. You know, I'm a bit schooled in the arcane myself. But I doubt my tricks will impress you.
William feels a bit sad that he probably can't trick Kutoti, but feels excited about rubbing elbows with such a mighty wizard.
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
Sasha takes Aarons hand to move to their seats, allowing him to pull out her chair before taking her seat. She then glances over with some curiosity at Lord Farquad and the tall, dark-skinned man he's talking to. "Does anyone know that man talking to Lord Farquad? He must be some prominent guest from abroad don't you think?" She says to the others at her table.
Gerty nods to Sasha, "I have no idea who that is, hopefully Will doesn't go too far in his performance. Enjoying your evening Sasha?" she gives her friend a little wink.
"Yes this all is so lovely..." Sasha says looking around the room with all the nicely dressed people before her eyes lands on Aaron beside her. She then quickly turns back to Gerty. "...oh, you mean..." She says and starts giggling, leaning against her friend. "Rik seemed to like your new dress." She says after a while. "I'm sure she will find some time for you two to say a proper good bye before we leave tomorrow." She adds in a lowered voice.
Luke continues to look around the room without blinking, afraid he'd miss the sweet smelling cakes says to Gerty and Sasha "The good Lord here is talking to Master Wizard Ironglass from the Arcane brotherhood...You girls look nice. I am glad to see you are enjoying yourselves..." Look continues to scan the room
"Well thank you Luke." Sasha says with a smile. "I just hope we won't need to sit through a long boring dinner with a lot of long boring speeches now."
"The Arcane Brotherhood? Never heard of it. A sort of old grumpy men's club then I suppose. Sounds a bit stiff doesn't it." Sasha says with a shrug.
The sound of the bell seems to snap Aaron out of his dancing, "The feast - it's almost here!" He quickly returns to the table with a look of hunger in his eyes. His stomach makes a fairly loud noise in anticipation for the feast to come. "Good gods, have I ever worked up an appetite! I feel like I could eat a cow!" He wipes his mouth with his arm which is now streaked with saliva, and sits waiting and watching for his plate to arrive.
Sasha frowns but then starts to giggle again at Aaron's behaviour at the table. "You certainly know how to behave around a lady." She says with a wink and a smile.
Gerty raises an eyebrow at Sasha, "What do you mean proper goodbye? I already wished her luck. Looking forward to heading out in the morning to our new adventures!"
"Thanks Luke, I uh, am not used to this sort of attire. I am looking forward to the food though!" she takes her seat next to him, "Arcane brotherhood? That sounds interesting. I wonder if Will, I mean our Lord here, will learn anything of them?"
Aaron is in a silent trance for a moment, his eyes locked on the door to the kitchen. His nose twitches as different aromas waft pass it. Then after a brief delay, he turns and smiles, “Gee Sasha, you really think so? I mean, y’all have been so nice and friendly I feel obliged to return the favor, you know? Whether it be teaching games, dancing, even going all the way up to Miramar…” he trails off a bit, appearing to lose a little steam in his ramble, “Ma said it’s about time I find some friends anyways, I’m sure she’ll understand.”
“ I can sense you have the spark of talent. If you decide you wish to expand your access to power, come visit me at the tower in Luskan. Present this trinket to the desk warden and you will be given an opportunity to test for a slot in the training program.” Kutoti touches the finger tips of his hands together and pulls them apart, producing what looks like a blade of grass, but made from iron. He hands it to William and says, “ ensure you come as your real self, as the eye of the tower sees everything “
Luke notices a piece of paper on the table at his placement. There are 3 meals described along with a glowing symbol next to each one.
Pork Ribs, cobbled corn and potatoes, ginger spiced cake
Lamb Stew with rice, sourdough bread bowl, fresh salad and apple pie
Roasted Chicken, potatoes au gratin, baked vegetables with honey and spice pumpkin custard
Everyone has a similar sheet. After watching a few other guests select their meals by touching the glyph next to their choice, you all follow suit. As soon as you make your selection, a plate filled with food and large glass of wine or beer appears before you, steaming hot and ready to eat. Baskets of buns are brought out and place at regular intervals along the table as every begin to eat
Thank you Master Wizard Irongrass, I'll be sure to heed your warning. William smiles at the little iron blade of grass, he he iron grass. It gives him a little idea. Maybe a little trick with no magic? Master Wizard? Can I show you something? William takes out his flute (his spellcasting focus) and quickly goes through the rituals of Minor Illusion. However he does not actually cast the spell. With his other hand he grabs a few silver coins and deftly hides them behind his sleeve. As he finishes his "spell" he claps his hands together and actual silver coins rain down and clatter on the table.
Sleight of Hand: 19 (rolled in game log)
Player: Any Good Alignment // DM: Lawful Evil
"Oh, nevermind then." Sasha says quickly to Gerty, blushing slightly.
Sasha gives Aaron a look of confusion as he starts rambling, but then she smiles. "Yes, you've been very kind Aaron, and are clearly able to handle yourself, I'm glad you're coming with us to Mirabar." She says, giving his hand a pat before turning her attention to the paper in front of her.
Sasha accidentally touches one of the symbols as she picks up the paper but smiles widely as roasted chicken, potatoes au gratin, baked vegetables with honey and spice pumpkin custard suddenly appears in front of her on the table. "The Harpells sure are good at finding practical uses for their magic." She says with a soft laugh as food is popping up on the tables all around the room.
(OOC: Have to get something to eat now, that all sounded real tasty ;-)
Luke touches the glyph with the ginger spiced cake. He looks around and sees most people drinking wine. He orders wine to fit in and feel sophisticated "This smells delicious." Luke takes a bite of the pork ribs and with a mouthful "Man alive this is good!" He swallows realizing he is not being so well mannered "I apologize for my lack of manners....I was just uhhh really hungry." He turns to the Ironglass and says "I have read stories about the Arcane Brotherhood. The oldest I found was about a human wizard who sought to extend his life by becoming a lich...oh what was his name....uhh Greeth! Arklem Greeth! I am sure your brotherhood is nothing like his brotherhood"
Aaron looks surprised and upset at the food is popping on plates near him, “What in the world?! You mean I’ve been waiting all this time and I could have just pressed the little arcane symbol and gotten my food immediately!?” He grabs his nameplate, pressing the first button. As the food poofs in front of him, he wastes no time getting aquatinted with the meal. He says something unintelligible as his mouth is stuffed, but you can tell from his teary eyes that it’s the best thing he’s ever tasted.
Loran listens to his friends converse as looks over everyone in the room, too enamored by everything going on to even select his meal. Watching the group conversate. It seems there's alot he doesnt know about them. Whats this about a Lord? Should he just stop worrying and try to eat? "Uh hey Sasha? Whats all this about a Lord?"
High Hopes, Low Rolls. Timezone Is EST.
Surely THIS one will reach an ending...
Irongrass responds to Luke’s statement. “ That is correct, Arklem Greeth indeed succumbed to the tantalizing idea of immortality. His mind became corrupted by the teachings of the powerful Red Wizard Szass Tam, who himself crossed over into Lichdom. Arklem Greeth had brought dishonor and disaster to the brotherhood and to the city of Luskan itself. Myself and the current masters of the tower are slowly, but surely erasing that taint. We began by altering the tower’s appearance when it began to reform of its own accord. It is now a beautiful piece of architecture instead of the dread inspiring older version and we have become one of the leading centers of Arcane training in Faerun” he says with a smile.