The Guild - Game Thread

Gendan, you notice the overzealous half-elf guard wearing a ring that kind of looks similar to the description you got for the mission.

(I'll still have Dev roll as well, not that he's likely to succeed. Because despite the faux pas, he'd lean in the direction of having too much faith in the system and people in the position)

Dev's Perception: 20.

(Hmm... unfortunate. Holding off a bit to see Gendan's reaction.)

In case you're wondering, Deva notices the ring too. He succeeded the check. It was DC17.

“Psst, Dev, you see that ring?”

Devarus sighed quietly and nodded. "So I did, and so I wished not in a way." He said with a grimace. "I don't suppose you have a quiet means of retrieving it? One that doesn't involve violence, that is." He quietly requested, preferring to avoid confrontation and an inevitable evasion of fault/blame, followed by an inevitable brow beating for the clear if minor abuse of power.

“I’m better at picking locks than picking pockets. I could go invisible and give it a shot, but if he notices me, it could be a shit show.”

Runt is with Elsara. She failed to get any real info it seems. But El saved the day.

DM: I'm waiting to see what Deva and Gen do but if you want, I can have Elsara, Val and Runt arrive at the market earlier.

Val was following Elsara and wondering why civilization makes all things so complicated. He notices that he really miss the simplicity of the life in the forest. But he knows that there is still too much work to do before he can go back to that life again. 

"Hmm, I thought the other two would have been here by now." Elsara says. "Maybe I should send them a message to find out what's taking them so long. What do you think?" She asks Val/Runt.

“Sounds like a good idea to me” nods the Druid to Elsara.

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“I’m better at picking locks than picking pockets. I could go invisible and give it a shot, but if he notices me, it could be a shit show.”

 (I am SO sorry! But I somehow managed to miss this.)

Devarus nods and rubs his chin. "It is likely going to be one either which way. But, considering they are already in the wrong for following procedure properly, and likely 'lied' about having sold it to being with, things... should still resolve peacefully. Though be ready, I may lean on you to lay on some charm." He winks, and then following crooked grin, stands up straighter on his beeline half-elf guard. 

If its possible to catch him a fair bit away from the rest, then he does so. Otherwise, he bites the bullet on the spot and just carries on. "Excuse me, my young friend. A moment of your time? I couldn't help but notice the ring on your finger. Might I inquire where you got that from?"

The half-elf guard looks down at this ring. He says, "This? I bought it from a black tabaxi traveling merchant who was passing through town."

Elsara thinks for a minute, before gesturing with her hand, her thumb and pinky finger outstretched and the other three digits clenched shut as she raises her hand to the side of her face. She says, "Hey Gen, we're waiting in the bar for you, is everything okay on your end? You can reply to this, byeee~!"

Runt looks at Elsara quizzically. 

“Did the Tabaxi say where it came from? And do you mind telling how much it set you back?”

Insight 21

The half-elf guard says, "Didn't ask where the Tabaxi got it. I bought it for 15 GP"

He is not lying.

"Fifteen gold? That's not bad. Hmm.. hmm.... I will be frank with you. Part of why we've come to this town is to find that ring of yours. As it was improperly appropriated before its true owner could receive it. But, BUT, I would not bereft you of it without recompense, as you seem like a good lad. So, I will pay you... 40 gold for it. Both to recoup your losses, and perhaps acquire something better in the future." Devarus offers.

The half-elf thinks for a bit and says, "I don't really want to sell this ring. My mom, said I look good when I wear it. Give me 50 GP for it."

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Runt looks at Elsara quizzically. 

 "What? It's a magic messaging spell." Elsara says, lowering her hand. "Gen will get the message."