I didn't react to the interaction between Rodolfo and Skameros because it's up to Argenthewise to decide if Skameros wants to isolate himself, or be part of the discussions. The timing and locations can be flexible, I'm not going to make a ruling for them.
There are plenty more rumors going around, but it's hard to listen in discreetly. Maybe with a little bit of persuasion or loosening their tongues with a bit of alcohol, you could learn more?
Question for the party (and if these numbers sound reasonable to the DM):
Beegred is holding onto some of the gems that were found along the trip. (Neverlight Grove, post 1971) I was thinking of "cashing in" one of the 100 gp diamonds with Tappy for coins, to do the following:
12 gp to Tappy for the coin transaction fee, and tipping for service (if that is enough)
16 gp to Tappy for rooms and meals (2 doubles? 1 quad? Not sure how much that gets the party)
8 gp to Tappy for a round of drinks for everyone in the inn, to improve morale a bit and generate some good-will to the party (hopefully not enough to alert robbers)
everyone gets some combination of coins worth 16 gp per person (64 gp total), in case you want to buy something in the future
The party would still have a 500, a 100, and 4x 50 gems. If there is a need for more coins now, those could be traded in as well.
Is this okay? Or do you have other plans we should do?
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Food and lodging in The Foaming Mug is free... in exchange for news.
In that case, the "16 GP for room and board" would be spent on splurging on the meals (Goodberrys and cavern lizards for weeks on end get tiring), pay for a few spa visits, pay more for the round of drinks (maybe the first round for the next few days?), and for tipping Tappy about any useful information for the party.
Not trying to seem like gluttonous wealthy people, but to build up the party strength after the deprivations of those weeks of fleeing.
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1 dagger in pristine condition, with a hilt in the likeness of a spider (obviously magical, but not identified)
1 potion with a liquid that resembles healing potions. (IE: you think it is, but it's not identified to be sure)
1 heavy (relative) vial containing a thick sticky black unguent
112sp, 41gp and three green-gold bracelets (25gp each)
I only recall that the dagger went to someone in the party when we were fighting the gray oozes in the overflowing cave.. when we found the first talking ooze.
No recollection of what happened to the rest of the stuff, if anything.
Does anyone have the dagger in their inventory? Did Rodolfo actually identify it?
I went looking thru my notes and I unfortunately didn't write down what those were. If you can provide the post where those were handed out, I can figure it out.
Also I vaguely remember Rodolfo maybe trying to give the dagger to Skameros to use again the oozes and he kinda laughed at the butter knife offered to him but I don't think he kept it
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Tabaxi with a penchant for shenans. He will....shenan again...
I went looking thru my notes and I unfortunately didn't write down what those were. If you can provide the post where those were handed out, I can figure it out.
Well, one quick search and I got it. Skameros found that stuff in the oozing temple. If you get it identified, I can look up what they are.
Will Tappy be willing to exchange a gem for coins? Or will Beegred need to ask about a financier? Beegred is trying to keep this transaction somewhat secret, so no one is tempted to try to rob the party.
If Tappy is willing, I will post something in the main thread.
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All party members can add 16 GP to their inventory.
While Beegred likes having a +2 short sword, he would be willing to take the +1 dagger (identified by Rodolfo) and hand the sword to Skameros, if that suits his fighting style better. (Can't have all of his weapons melting on him.)
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Ok, added the money. Also added the identified items to the inventory, for now, until it's decided who takes what.
For the +1 dagger, it sounds like it is either Rodolfo or Beegred. (Can Narstin use it? I keep thinking about AD&D, where clerics were restricted to blunt weapons.)
Beegred could use it (two weapons, since his shield was melted by oozes), but everyone else should have dibs before him since the halfling already has that nice magic sword.
For the coins, we should split it up, or I can add it to the party funds (the gemstones in Beegred's inventory) available to anyone.
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
I didn't react to the interaction between Rodolfo and Skameros because it's up to Argenthewise to decide if Skameros wants to isolate himself, or be part of the discussions. The timing and locations can be flexible, I'm not going to make a ruling for them.
There are plenty more rumors going around, but it's hard to listen in discreetly. Maybe with a little bit of persuasion or loosening their tongues with a bit of alcohol, you could learn more?
Question for the party (and if these numbers sound reasonable to the DM):
Beegred is holding onto some of the gems that were found along the trip. (Neverlight Grove, post 1971) I was thinking of "cashing in" one of the 100 gp diamonds with Tappy for coins, to do the following:
The party would still have a 500, a 100, and 4x 50 gems. If there is a need for more coins now, those could be traded in as well.
Is this okay? Or do you have other plans we should do?
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Food and lodging in The Foaming Mug is free... in exchange for news.
In that case, the "16 GP for room and board" would be spent on splurging on the meals (Goodberrys and cavern lizards for weeks on end get tiring), pay for a few spa visits, pay more for the round of drinks (maybe the first round for the next few days?), and for tipping Tappy about any useful information for the party.
Not trying to seem like gluttonous wealthy people, but to build up the party strength after the deprivations of those weeks of fleeing.
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Sounds good.
I also have these notes on Rodolfo:
I only recall that the dagger went to someone in the party when we were fighting the gray oozes in the overflowing cave.. when we found the first talking ooze.
No recollection of what happened to the rest of the stuff, if anything.
Does anyone have the dagger in their inventory? Did Rodolfo actually identify it?
I went looking thru my notes and I unfortunately didn't write down what those were. If you can provide the post where those were handed out, I can figure it out.
Skameros has 10 gold and a greater potion of healing and two greataxes - one ooze damaged and one in normal condition
i also assume he has like a fanny pack or a Chewbacca satchel as well for stuff.
Tabaxi with a penchant for shenans. He will....shenan again...
Also I vaguely remember Rodolfo maybe trying to give the dagger to Skameros to use again the oozes and he kinda laughed at the butter knife offered to him but I don't think he kept it
Tabaxi with a penchant for shenans. He will....shenan again...
Well, one quick search and I got it. Skameros found that stuff in the oozing temple. If you get it identified, I can look up what they are.
Rodolfo will let the others chat and mingle and ritually cast Identify on one corner of the table on these items.
Will Tappy be willing to exchange a gem for coins? Or will Beegred need to ask about a financier? Beegred is trying to keep this transaction somewhat secret, so no one is tempted to try to rob the party.
If Tappy is willing, I will post something in the main thread.
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Sure, Tappy can fish out coinage in exchange.
All party members can add 16 GP to their inventory.
While Beegred likes having a +2 short sword, he would be willing to take the +1 dagger (identified by Rodolfo) and hand the sword to Skameros, if that suits his fighting style better. (Can't have all of his weapons melting on him.)
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Ok, added the money. Also added the identified items to the inventory, for now, until it's decided who takes what.
Beegred can keep tooth pick and butter knife - Skameros is fine with his greataxe
Tabaxi with a penchant for shenans. He will....shenan again...
As the gnomes get drunk and loud, am I right to assume Rodolfo will try to listen in again to hear their gossip?
For the +1 dagger, it sounds like it is either Rodolfo or Beegred. (Can Narstin use it? I keep thinking about AD&D, where clerics were restricted to blunt weapons.)
Beegred could use it (two weapons, since his shield was melted by oozes), but everyone else should have dibs before him since the halfling already has that nice magic sword.
For the coins, we should split it up, or I can add it to the party funds (the gemstones in Beegred's inventory) available to anyone.
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Rodolfo.. I guess he can keep it, but he'd much rather never enter close combat.
And he will definitely keep listening to what's being talked about in the room.
Do you all keep to yourselves at the Inn, or do you try to mingle with the drunk patrons?