Water leaks down the walls of this cell and pools on the floor near a rusty drain. A dejected gnome sits on a sodden mattress in one corner.
"It's about time you came to get me. I'm soiled and famish. Have you any magical foods, I just love to eat goodberrys, they make me feel refreshed and I hear they are low in calories. Oh my name is Umberto Noblin, historian by trade. Now, if you don't mind, let's leave this dungeon."
This old crypt holds a single open coffin containing a few tattered blankets. A pouf of wild black hair sprouts from the end of one of the blankets.
"Rescued? I was close to freeing myself before you came. I'm happy to find my own way out. Thanks for assisting but I'm quite an able sorcerer. My name? Why I am Sarcelle Malinosh and although my magic is completely drained, I should regain my powers shortly."
Feel free to RP with the two prisoners. They have stories to tell. Both of them do not want to be dragged through the rest of the dungeon, but if you ask, they will follow instead of running off.
If I have missed anyone's RP post, please let me know, I'm happy to retcon before releasing these two and talking more with the elementals or the fishman.
Moving West down the stairs (Red Arrow) This small room appears to be a crossroads between different parts of the graveyard. Steep stairs descend from the east and west sides of this room. Four bells of different sizes hang from leather cords affixed to the ceiling.
Talorin smiles at Umberto's love of goodberries. "You may be in luck today with that wish. Though before meals I must ask if you know the strength of these cultists here. As much as it'd be a pleasure to get you back to strength, need to know how to plan as it wouldn't do any good to leave this dungeon without making sure you and Sarcelle aren't just kidnapped again."
[[ Talorin has goodberry via Rune Shaper. Could expend the rune to cast it without a spell slot, but then prevents him from casting it the rest of the day. But also may need to conserve slots for Silvery Barbs too. I believe Necyra also has goodberry, right? Though I'm not sure how your spell slots are prioritized. So just a question of who/how casting. ]]
"Well, we can close the door again if you want," Bridgette chuckles at the sorceress's assertion. "But I find it rather interesting that an all-powerful mage was captured in the first place."
Meanwhile, she's happy to help Umberto clean up a bit, using prestidigitation to restore his dirty clothing to a basic level of respectability.
"Don't worry, I'm sure we'll be able to get you some food soon," she tells him with a smile. "If worse comes to worse I have a few days' ration packs, if you can stomach the contents better than the porridge."
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"Well, we can close the door again if you want," Bridgette chuckles at the sorceress's assertion. "But I find it rather interesting that an all-powerful mage was captured in the first place."
Ah thanks, you would do that for me? I doubt it would take me long to regain my powers. I've been rifting to different planes, due to my wild magic. I came back a few days ago without the ability to cast spells. Without my spells I feel uneasy and vulnerable. You should probably show me the way out from here. I can find my own way home.
"Don't worry, I'm sure we'll be able to get you some food soon," she tells him with a smile. "If worse comes to worse I have a few days' ration packs, if you can stomach the contents better than the porridge."
Rations? What do you mean? Is that some exotic root vegetable? If so then yes please. I'll take freshly sauted ramps with ginger and garlic and a whole fowl, more exotic the better. I swear i could eat a whole phesant.
Mysleen is asleep with her lute cradled lightly in her hands. It appears she fell into slumber while playing it. Her dog Rowdy however, has been sniffing around trying to pick up the scent of any of the cultists.
Perception (advantage): 16
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Hi there! My name's Elk. I'm NoiSilverheart's doppelgänger. I'm a demi/grayromantic, socially awkward Okie who may or may not be a pyromaniac. *random confetti blast*
I'm a warlock of the Archcrone, and my patron is TheFriendlyArchfey. I was nicknamed AchatesCervus8337 by VitusW and given the titles "Swashbuckling Scorcher", "The Unpredictable Jedi", "Burning Fury of the Ancients", and "Combustion Knight" by DrummerBoyDragonSlayer.
Though before meals I must ask if you know the strength of these cultists here. As much as it'd be a pleasure to get you back to strength, need to know how to plan as it wouldn't do any good to leave this dungeon without making sure you and Sarcelle aren't just kidnapped again."
The strength of the cultists? I doubt that you've heard of this cult, they worship an interesting deity, an evil god of Secrets and of Magic.
It's funny even among scholars the name of this god is meant not to be spoken as there is perceived power in just speaking the name of Vecna. But I believe this to be just a superstition. Well you see this particular god was born human. Not so many gods have that background and this god had a lieutenant named Kas. They were exceptionally good friends in life.
You see for those mortals who wish to live forever they must give up their humanity and become things that do not resemble men. This is the fate of Kas and Vecna.
Well that's just an excerpt from the story that I'm writing so please do not do not let anyone know it's contents I am sure this publication will be my most popular yet. I owe all of it to the secrets that I've learned and no one else has ever known.
Ah thanks, you would do that for me? I doubt it would take me long to regain my powers. I've been rifting to different planes, due to my wild magic. I came back a few days ago without the ability to cast spells. Without my spells I feel uneasy and vulnerable. You should probably show me the way out from here. I can find my own way home.
Bridgette is happy to point the sorceress in the right direction, but warns her to keep an eye out for hordes of undead.
Rations? What do you mean? Is that some exotic root vegetable? If so then yes please. I'll take freshly sauted ramps with ginger and garlic and a whole fowl, more exotic the better. I swear i could eat a whole phesant.
"Well, I'll let you judge the quality,"she tells the gnome, handing him a package of traveler's rations.
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At anytime you can turn in a secret exactly once to gain advantage on all D20 rolls for 10 Rounds for all party members. Spending a secret this way means that you can no longer use that secret again for the remainder of the adventure. It's possible that you can spend secrets later in the adventure for a completely different effect or to lessen the strength of Vecna when you confront him.
Mysleen is asleep with her lute cradled lightly in her hands. It appears she fell into slumber while playing it. Her dog Rowdy however, has been sniffing around trying to pick up the scent of any of the cultists.
Perception (advantage): 1113
The section connecting the Noble's Graveyard with the Pauper's graveyard has four bells and you aren't sure but they might alert the guards if rung in the wrong order.
Rations? What do you mean? Is that some exotic root vegetable? If so then yes please. I'll take freshly sauted ramps with ginger and garlic and a whole fowl, more exotic the better. I swear i could eat a whole phesant.
"Well, I'll let you judge the quality,"she tells the gnome, handing him a package of traveler's rations.
Judge? This cracker covered in nuts and seeds with. <sniffing it> Is that dried fish flakes? You mean to call this foode? I can already judge this, too salty, too dry, too common. There is nothing goode about this foode. <he hands it back pinching his nose with his free hand> I'd rather starve to death.
Mysleen is asleep with her lute cradled lightly in her hands. It appears she fell into slumber while playing it. Her dog Rowdy however, has been sniffing around trying to pick up the scent of any of the cultists.
Perception (advantage): 1113
The section connecting the Noble's Graveyard with the Pauper's graveyard has four bells and you aren't sure but they might alert the guards if rung in the wrong order.
Rowdy doesn't have the intelligence to think through this, so he walks up to one of the other party members and noses them until they look at him. He then points to the bells.
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Hi there! My name's Elk. I'm NoiSilverheart's doppelgänger. I'm a demi/grayromantic, socially awkward Okie who may or may not be a pyromaniac. *random confetti blast*
I'm a warlock of the Archcrone, and my patron is TheFriendlyArchfey. I was nicknamed AchatesCervus8337 by VitusW and given the titles "Swashbuckling Scorcher", "The Unpredictable Jedi", "Burning Fury of the Ancients", and "Combustion Knight" by DrummerBoyDragonSlayer.
Necyra watches the exchange between Bridgette and Umberto with a hint of amusement. While Bridgette's attempt to help is commendable, Umberto's refined tastes could pose a problem. Seizing the opportunity to both showcase her own magic and potentially gain some leverage, Necyra steps forward. With a flick of her wrist and a muttered incantation, a vibrant green energy swirls around her hand before condensing into several plump, glistening berries. [Necyra casts Goodberry, creating 10 Lifeberries (each healing 4 hp)] "Here, Umberto," she says, extending a handful towards the gnome. "These goodberries should hold you over for now. They're a bit more...palatable than dungeon rations, I assure you. Perhaps while you enjoy them, we can discuss the details of your capture and what you might have overheard from your captors. Information is valuable, after all."
"Vecna, a god born human with a lieutenant named Kas? That's fascinating material, Umberto. I'm no scholar myself, but even I've heard whispers of forbidden gods. Perhaps while we escape this place, you could share more details about this deity and your forbidden knowledge?" Necyra's eyes widen with genuine interest, her curiosity piqued by Umberto's forbidden knowledge. She recognizes the potential value in his research, both for the immediate situation and for her own personal interests.
Bridgette can't help but roll her eyes at the less-than-tactful rejection of her kindness.
"Well, I thought it would be rude not to at least offer what food I have," she mutters, taking back her ration pack.
The description of Vecna does catch her interest, though. A being who but gave up his humanity to exist forever... she immediately thinks of her master's decayed husk of a body, seemingly animated by his sheer force of will.
"I wonder if my master might know more about this Vecna," she wonders aloud.
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"Forget this Vecna, that's not a name on our list. These 2 were and there are 2 more, neither named Vecna." Yurgojin was a soldier at heart, he had a mission and he wasn't about to be distracted from it.
You find plenty of supplies and the two potions, nothing else.
Trystane will pocket the two healing potions (which type are they?) and the golden harp (is this something extraordinary or does it have a value?).
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Sorry, I'm beginning to enter a vacation period and while I will try to check-in at least daily, I cannot promise that I will always be able to do so. From September 1, I should be back to normal.
Thieves tools: 15, or 18 with guidance
OOC: Anyone have the Knock spell?
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
Slight of Hand 18 unlocks the first padlock,
Water leaks down the walls of this cell and pools on the floor near a rusty drain. A dejected gnome sits on a sodden mattress in one corner.
"It's about time you came to get me. I'm soiled and famish. Have you any magical foods, I just love to eat goodberrys, they make me feel refreshed and I hear they are low in calories. Oh my name is Umberto Noblin, historian by trade. Now, if you don't mind, let's leave this dungeon."
DC 18 on the second padlock
This old crypt holds a single open coffin containing a few tattered blankets. A pouf of wild black hair sprouts from the end of one of the blankets.
"Rescued? I was close to freeing myself before you came. I'm happy to find my own way out. Thanks for assisting but I'm quite an able sorcerer. My name? Why I am Sarcelle Malinosh and although my magic is completely drained, I should regain my powers shortly."
Feel free to RP with the two prisoners. They have stories to tell. Both of them do not want to be dragged through the rest of the dungeon, but if you ask, they will follow instead of running off.
If I have missed anyone's RP post, please let me know, I'm happy to retcon before releasing these two and talking more with the elementals or the fishman.
Moving West down the stairs (Red Arrow)
This small room appears to be a crossroads between different parts of the graveyard. Steep stairs descend from the east and west sides of this room. Four bells of different sizes hang from leather cords affixed to the ceiling.
Talorin smiles at Umberto's love of goodberries. "You may be in luck today with that wish. Though before meals I must ask if you know the strength of these cultists here. As much as it'd be a pleasure to get you back to strength, need to know how to plan as it wouldn't do any good to leave this dungeon without making sure you and Sarcelle aren't just kidnapped again."
[[ Talorin has goodberry via Rune Shaper. Could expend the rune to cast it without a spell slot, but then prevents him from casting it the rest of the day. But also may need to conserve slots for Silvery Barbs too. I believe Necyra also has goodberry, right? Though I'm not sure how your spell slots are prioritized. So just a question of who/how casting. ]]
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"Well, we can close the door again if you want," Bridgette chuckles at the sorceress's assertion. "But I find it rather interesting that an all-powerful mage was captured in the first place."
Meanwhile, she's happy to help Umberto clean up a bit, using prestidigitation to restore his dirty clothing to a basic level of respectability.
"Don't worry, I'm sure we'll be able to get you some food soon," she tells him with a smile. "If worse comes to worse I have a few days' ration packs, if you can stomach the contents better than the porridge."
Unhappy that the market got rid of individual purchases for one-off subclasses, magic items, and monsters?
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Ah thanks, you would do that for me? I doubt it would take me long to regain my powers. I've been rifting to different planes, due to my wild magic. I came back a few days ago without the ability to cast spells. Without my spells I feel uneasy and vulnerable. You should probably show me the way out from here. I can find my own way home.
"Don't worry, I'm sure we'll be able to get you some food soon," she tells him with a smile. "If worse comes to worse I have a few days' ration packs, if you can stomach the contents better than the porridge."
Rations? What do you mean? Is that some exotic root vegetable? If so then yes please. I'll take freshly sauted ramps with ginger and garlic and a whole fowl, more exotic the better. I swear i could eat a whole phesant.
Mysleen is asleep with her lute cradled lightly in her hands. It appears she fell into slumber while playing it. Her dog Rowdy however, has been sniffing around trying to pick up the scent of any of the cultists.
Perception (advantage): 16
12
Hi there! My name's Elk. I'm NoiSilverheart's doppelgänger. I'm a demi/grayromantic, socially awkward Okie who may or may not be a pyromaniac. *random confetti blast*
I'm a warlock of the Archcrone, and my patron is TheFriendlyArchfey. I was nicknamed AchatesCervus8337 by VitusW and given the titles "Swashbuckling Scorcher", "The Unpredictable Jedi", "Burning Fury of the Ancients", and "Combustion Knight" by DrummerBoyDragonSlayer.
Extended sig
The strength of the cultists? I doubt that you've heard of this cult, they worship an interesting deity, an evil god of Secrets and of Magic.
It's funny even among scholars the name of this god is meant not to be spoken as there is perceived power in just speaking the name of Vecna. But I believe this to be just a superstition. Well you see this particular god was born human. Not so many gods have that background and this god had a lieutenant named Kas. They were exceptionally good friends in life.
You see for those mortals who wish to live forever they must give up their humanity and become things that do not resemble men. This is the fate of Kas and Vecna.
Well that's just an excerpt from the story that I'm writing so please do not do not let anyone know it's contents I am sure this publication will be my most popular yet. I owe all of it to the secrets that I've learned and no one else has ever known.
Bridgette is happy to point the sorceress in the right direction, but warns her to keep an eye out for hordes of undead.
"Well, I'll let you judge the quality," she tells the gnome, handing him a package of traveler's rations.
Unhappy that the market got rid of individual purchases for one-off subclasses, magic items, and monsters?
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Secrets unlocked one out of ???
At anytime you can turn in a secret exactly once to gain advantage on all D20 rolls for 10 Rounds for all party members. Spending a secret this way means that you can no longer use that secret again for the remainder of the adventure. It's possible that you can spend secrets later in the adventure for a completely different effect or to lessen the strength of Vecna when you confront him.
The section connecting the Noble's Graveyard with the Pauper's graveyard has four bells and you aren't sure but they might alert the guards if rung in the wrong order.
Judge? This cracker covered in nuts and seeds with. <sniffing it> Is that dried fish flakes? You mean to call this foode? I can already judge this, too salty, too dry, too common. There is nothing goode about this foode. <he hands it back pinching his nose with his free hand> I'd rather starve to death.
Rowdy doesn't have the intelligence to think through this, so he walks up to one of the other party members and noses them until they look at him. He then points to the bells.
Hi there! My name's Elk. I'm NoiSilverheart's doppelgänger. I'm a demi/grayromantic, socially awkward Okie who may or may not be a pyromaniac. *random confetti blast*
I'm a warlock of the Archcrone, and my patron is TheFriendlyArchfey. I was nicknamed AchatesCervus8337 by VitusW and given the titles "Swashbuckling Scorcher", "The Unpredictable Jedi", "Burning Fury of the Ancients", and "Combustion Knight" by DrummerBoyDragonSlayer.
Extended sig
Necyra watches the exchange between Bridgette and Umberto with a hint of amusement. While Bridgette's attempt to help is commendable, Umberto's refined tastes could pose a problem. Seizing the opportunity to both showcase her own magic and potentially gain some leverage, Necyra steps forward. With a flick of her wrist and a muttered incantation, a vibrant green energy swirls around her hand before condensing into several plump, glistening berries. [Necyra casts Goodberry, creating 10 Lifeberries (each healing 4 hp)] "Here, Umberto," she says, extending a handful towards the gnome. "These goodberries should hold you over for now. They're a bit more...palatable than dungeon rations, I assure you. Perhaps while you enjoy them, we can discuss the details of your capture and what you might have overheard from your captors. Information is valuable, after all."
"Vecna, a god born human with a lieutenant named Kas? That's fascinating material, Umberto. I'm no scholar myself, but even I've heard whispers of forbidden gods. Perhaps while we escape this place, you could share more details about this deity and your forbidden knowledge?" Necyra's eyes widen with genuine interest, her curiosity piqued by Umberto's forbidden knowledge. She recognizes the potential value in his research, both for the immediate situation and for her own personal interests.
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
Bridgette can't help but roll her eyes at the less-than-tactful rejection of her kindness.
"Well, I thought it would be rude not to at least offer what food I have," she mutters, taking back her ration pack.
The description of Vecna does catch her interest, though. A being who but gave up his humanity to exist forever... she immediately thinks of her master's decayed husk of a body, seemingly animated by his sheer force of will.
"I wonder if my master might know more about this Vecna," she wonders aloud.
Unhappy that the market got rid of individual purchases for one-off subclasses, magic items, and monsters?
Provide feedback!
"Forget this Vecna, that's not a name on our list. These 2 were and there are 2 more, neither named Vecna." Yurgojin was a soldier at heart, he had a mission and he wasn't about to be distracted from it.
Trystane will pocket the two healing potions (which type are they?) and the golden harp (is this something extraordinary or does it have a value?).
Sorry, I'm beginning to enter a vacation period and while I will try to check-in at least daily, I cannot promise that I will always be able to do so. From September 1, I should be back to normal.
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Treasure. The harp is worth 2,500 gp
The two potions are labeled "haeling potions" nothing more.