Maz shrugs “duke, king, all royalty and lords” he laughs and then steps aside while Mickey and Marley get the item. He looks to Sam “can’t charm em all i guess” he giggles more.
Marley a quick glance at the job board you see a few bounties for what seems to be bandits. A bounty fur your old friend the Rat King stands out to you worth a merger 500 gp at the time of the posting.
There are a few other requests for adventures to fetch items, guard a researcher as he explores some old ruins ECT. You don't have the time to look in detail before the conversation pulls you away.
Seeing the orb the halfling shoulders slump
"Not good not good, my lord will want a full report in person right away. Wait here"
The halfling disappears for a moment before returning with some guards.
"These gentlemen will escort you to the palace."
The guards take you to the noble district. The palace is not as grand as some of the other noble houses but it does have the finest details. With golden inlay and marble not native to westera.
At the guard house you are quickly searched and your weapons are requested to remain there. In a waiting room on the first floor you are left alone though you can see guards just outside the room. An dwarf walks in a moment later.
"Good evening my name is Boris Graybeard at your service First administrator to his Grace the Duke. The Duke is attending a dinner and will some time before he can grant you an audience. You will be provided food and wine in the interim. Please relax."
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Maz would begin to regale Boris with the intricacies of the adventure thus far. As he talks he wisps around the room acting through some of the fights and changing voices to demonstrate some bits of conversations. In the end he says…
“so you see good sir Boris. After nearly dying and having our honored friend Crunchface turn to a Godly quest, we have come here with this important artifact for the Duke. A journey that will be told for millenium to come!” Maz then flops into a nearby chair and guzzles down some wine and food after his performance.
Your performance is met with an annoyed look but he does not look angered.
Boris: "mmm the order is making its move." He analyzes the crystal orb. "The life crystal seems to have lost its charge. This does not bode well but you did well. Sire are you satisfied with their story?"
A halfling in rich finery. Steps out from a door hidden behind a curtain. He gives off a powerful aura and you can't be helped but be drawn to his presence. A large ruby pendant around his neck draws your attention but looking at it too long cause your mind to go fuzzy and you become channelized on the Duke.
DC 20 Wis save. On a fail you are charmed by the Duke
Duke: "yes their story aligned with our reports. Adventures you have done well and proven your worth. Boris pay them the promised reward. As he gathers your payment place introduce yourselves."
Maz introduces himself. “The names Maziara my sir Duke. Maziara the Magnificent as you may have noticed from that dashing performance. But please, call me Maz!” He says with a joyous smile as he waits for the payment that was promised.
Everyone but Mickey is enamored by being in the presence of royalty. The duke listens to each of your introductions.
He walks up to Marley.
"Good to meet you an explorer you say great we have a number of old teren ruins here in the north."
Moving on to Maz.
"A fan of the theatrics my new friend? Good to meet you someone good with words is always in need"
Walking over to Sam you find yourself standing at attention without realizing (results of a 1) and you even stap off a crisp salute as you introduce yourself.
"Ah a Marine. One of my brothers men? Great military training is always appreciated in mercenaries or adventures."
He moves to Mickey.
"Mickey Klaus Sir. Nephew of Lady Margaret Klaus. Why didn't the royal guard deliver this stone. People died? We almost did as well?"
The Duke's smile wavers for a moment but he continues on but the joy in his eyes is gone.
"We had our reasons and you will be compensated for your actions. But enough of that for now."
Mickey trys to speak again but the Duke gives him a hard look.
He commands ENOUGH in a stirn voice.
Mickey falls silent.
"You all have proven your worth. I'll grant you Adventuring licenses free of charge as part of your reward. I may need to call on you all again if the time arises.itsvalways good to have a group outside the normal channels to get things done under the radar. Enjoy your meal. Boris will pay you when he returns and set you up with a room in the Noble retreat for the night. Alas work never ends."
Without time for another word he leaves the room. The haze you felt in his presence is gone but you still have a lingering respect for the gentleman.
Marley sits back down to his meal, a dazed look in his eyes slowly fading. He takes a drink of wine and then begins to resume eating, replying to Mickey. "Well most of them yes, but that Duke was something... impressive don't you think?"
Maz watches in awe as the Duke departs. “Impressive for sure!” He agrees with Marley. He turns to Sam “the Salute was a nice touch” he chides playfully as he sits down to enjoy some more of the meal before them.
Boomi walks back in half an hour later. He is holding a bag of gold and 4 cards.
Boomi " Well now I hear your meeting with the Duke went... well. Here is your promised gold less a cut for the artifact being without charge,"
He places a bag of 2000 gold on the table.
"Here is your adventurers licenses. These will allow you to take on jobs up to rank D without a sponsor. They will also grant you pass to the Administration district during all hours."
He hands out the The licenses to everyone.
"This voucher will grant you a stay at the Noble's rest for the night. Also which of you is the Marine?" He scans around seeing Sam. "Can I see your orders?"
After reading though your orders he hands you a bag of 60 gold.
"Your wages for the month. You are welcome to stay and finish your meal when ready please ask the guard and he will escort you out. Now unless you have any questions I will bid you all a good night"
DM: Please ask anything you wish and then tell me what you want to do next. It's entirely up to yall
Maz shrugs “duke, king, all royalty and lords” he laughs and then steps aside while Mickey and Marley get the item. He looks to Sam “can’t charm em all i guess” he giggles more.
(Me used that Marley walked by a job board)
Marley a quick glance at the job board you see a few bounties for what seems to be bandits. A bounty fur your old friend the Rat King stands out to you worth a merger 500 gp at the time of the posting.
There are a few other requests for adventures to fetch items, guard a researcher as he explores some old ruins ECT. You don't have the time to look in detail before the conversation pulls you away.
Seeing the orb the halfling shoulders slump
"Not good not good, my lord will want a full report in person right away. Wait here"
The halfling disappears for a moment before returning with some guards.
"These gentlemen will escort you to the palace."
The guards take you to the noble district. The palace is not as grand as some of the other noble houses but it does have the finest details. With golden inlay and marble not native to westera.
At the guard house you are quickly searched and your weapons are requested to remain there. In a waiting room on the first floor you are left alone though you can see guards just outside the room. An dwarf walks in a moment later.
"Good evening my name is Boris Graybeard at your service First administrator to his Grace the Duke. The Duke is attending a dinner and will some time before he can grant you an audience. You will be provided food and wine in the interim. Please relax."
The food arrives shortly after.
Boris "Please give me your report"
Marley waits to see if Maz will give the report, as he is rather focused on the food provided.
Maz would begin to regale Boris with the intricacies of the adventure thus far. As he talks he wisps around the room acting through some of the fights and changing voices to demonstrate some bits of conversations. In the end he says…
“so you see good sir Boris. After nearly dying and having our honored friend Crunchface turn to a Godly quest, we have come here with this important artifact for the Duke. A journey that will be told for millenium to come!” Maz then flops into a nearby chair and guzzles down some wine and food after his performance.
performance:18
Your performance is met with an annoyed look but he does not look angered.
Boris: "mmm the order is making its move." He analyzes the crystal orb. "The life crystal seems to have lost its charge. This does not bode well but you did well. Sire are you satisfied with their story?"
A halfling in rich finery. Steps out from a door hidden behind a curtain. He gives off a powerful aura and you can't be helped but be drawn to his presence. A large ruby pendant around his neck draws your attention but looking at it too long cause your mind to go fuzzy and you become channelized on the Duke.
DC 20 Wis save. On a fail you are charmed by the Duke
Duke: "yes their story aligned with our reports. Adventures you have done well and proven your worth. Boris pay them the promised reward. As he gathers your payment place introduce yourselves."
Boris leaves the room via the main door
Marley WIS Save: 34
(Trying that again)
18
Marley finds himself drawn to and impressed by the Duke. Suddenly feeling his appetite satiated he stands and steps forward, giving a formal bow.
"I am called Marley, my lord. Once a guide and explorer of ruins in my home of Alta Saltu, now a humble adventurer at your service."
Wis save: 3
Maz introduces himself. “The names Maziara my sir Duke. Maziara the Magnificent as you may have noticed from that dashing performance. But please, call me Maz!” He says with a joyous smile as he waits for the payment that was promised.
Sam, drinking his Ale and pondering the days gone by and all that has happened, introduces himself.
Wis Save 16
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Mickey passed with a 21.
Everyone but Mickey is enamored by being in the presence of royalty. The duke listens to each of your introductions.
He walks up to Marley.
"Good to meet you an explorer you say great we have a number of old teren ruins here in the north."
Moving on to Maz.
"A fan of the theatrics my new friend? Good to meet you someone good with words is always in need"
Walking over to Sam you find yourself standing at attention without realizing (results of a 1) and you even stap off a crisp salute as you introduce yourself.
"Ah a Marine. One of my brothers men? Great military training is always appreciated in mercenaries or adventures."
He moves to Mickey.
"Mickey Klaus Sir. Nephew of Lady Margaret Klaus. Why didn't the royal guard deliver this stone. People died? We almost did as well?"
The Duke's smile wavers for a moment but he continues on but the joy in his eyes is gone.
"We had our reasons and you will be compensated for your actions. But enough of that for now."
Mickey trys to speak again but the Duke gives him a hard look.
He commands ENOUGH in a stirn voice.
Mickey falls silent.
"You all have proven your worth. I'll grant you Adventuring licenses free of charge as part of your reward. I may need to call on you all again if the time arises.itsvalways good to have a group outside the normal channels to get things done under the radar. Enjoy your meal. Boris will pay you when he returns and set you up with a room in the Noble retreat for the night. Alas work never ends."
Without time for another word he leaves the room. The haze you felt in his presence is gone but you still have a lingering respect for the gentleman.
Mickey "I hate politicians"
Sam shaking his head "Oh man. What I fool I was." He takes a seat as the thick haze washes away.
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Marley sits back down to his meal, a dazed look in his eyes slowly fading. He takes a drink of wine and then begins to resume eating, replying to Mickey. "Well most of them yes, but that Duke was something... impressive don't you think?"
Maz watches in awe as the Duke departs. “Impressive for sure!” He agrees with Marley. He turns to Sam “the Salute was a nice touch” he chides playfully as he sits down to enjoy some more of the meal before them.
Boomi walks back in half an hour later. He is holding a bag of gold and 4 cards.
Boomi " Well now I hear your meeting with the Duke went... well. Here is your promised gold less a cut for the artifact being without charge,"
He places a bag of 2000 gold on the table.
"Here is your adventurers licenses. These will allow you to take on jobs up to rank D without a sponsor. They will also grant you pass to the Administration district during all hours."
He hands out the The licenses to everyone.
"This voucher will grant you a stay at the Noble's rest for the night. Also which of you is the Marine?" He scans around seeing Sam. "Can I see your orders?"
After reading though your orders he hands you a bag of 60 gold.
"Your wages for the month. You are welcome to stay and finish your meal when ready please ask the guard and he will escort you out. Now unless you have any questions I will bid you all a good night"
DM: Please ask anything you wish and then tell me what you want to do next. It's entirely up to yall
(Do we advance in level?)
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(2060g/3 = 686g/each)
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Not yet. Y'all leveled right before the boss fight.
Sam will ask where he can get some improved armor (plate, half-plate or splint) and a robe of protection.
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Got it, so we are level 4 correct?
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