Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

"You can stay here as long as you want.  I will come visit you periodically to check on your condition."  Gaelin would say as he turns back and walks towards the group.  "Alright let's get this thing rolling.  Aryn will you and Zinmaer head up the plans for the fortifications?  I'll coordinate with Mucor and Jinara on the grove and other defenses." 

(If we're going to do a small time jump soon I'd like to say I definitely keep up with the healing process on Valeera.  In terms of names, I've never been good at that so I'll go with whatever y'all decide.)

Zinmaer, maintaining his stoicism, watches the excitement of Mucor, and Gaelin, and Jinara, and Aryn. His excitement is a bit different as he has never worked in a blacksmith's shop before. He has a bit of anxiety about managing that aspect of their newly acquired keep. "Um...Might I chip in a few gold pieces to request something of the carpenter? Specifically, I would love to craft a small place up on the mountain side. It would serve as a place of tranquility, a place of monastic training, and a place of observation. I would want it to pose difficulty gaining access unless your of an acrobatic ability...or if you can fly (lol)." 

"I will be happy to help with fortifications. I know the Smith will be able to help arm the soldiers. I will begin there. Aryn, I like the idea of trebuchets or catapults at key locations around the keep. Maybe atop the walls at specific intervals?"

"Sure" Aryn responded to her brother grabbing the bags of gold and platinum. "I may inquire about getting a few more army groups.  We don't know what were going to have coming against us in the future.  Might as well be prepared.I think Gaelin already paid for the services of a carpenter but any help is welcome."  

(Mucor how much did you give?  Gaelin and I combined put in 3900.  @ Xtra-So what is the cost of the army groups we have and how much would it cost to get more?) 

Jinara would ask "I am not sure that we allocated resources for an Alchemist or 2. That could prove beneficial for our armies. Also if there is any gold unallocated from Mucor's generous contribution, I would be grateful for an additional Arcanist. Having two of them working diligently would greatly increase our ability to strike hard and strike true if we are attacked."

"Inara, is there any way to have battle mages?"

(Trying to consolidate everything so nothing is lost in the confusion/ excitement. Added updated tables to the public notes as well as maps of the stronghold. @ Jinara, you can change it. Not 100% familiar with sorcerers so not gonna take the time to figure out if it’s OP)

Artisans- Free from rolls: (Alchemist, Arcanist, Blacksmith & Farmer) Purchased by Gaelin: (Captain, Carpenter, Farmer, Mason, & 2 Miners)
Total Gold handed in so far: 7400 (2000- Aryn, 1900-Gaelin, 2000-Mucor, 1500-Jinara) This covers initial construction and Artisan costs so far as well 3 items for gate guards.

Current outstanding Debt:
Construction (after discounts from artisans):  5400 gold
Army Upkeep (Cost for the year, paid quarterly): 430 gold 

Additional artisans cost 150 gold.
No battle mages or caster type army groups. Only exception I may make is acolyte group that would act as non-combat support. Working on details for that.
(Additional army group cost varies greatly depending on what type, size and level.  Let me know what you're thinking in PM and I'll reply with some examples.)

Animal Handling Checks Required:   Mucor- 2     Gaelin- 3

The first week goes without interruption and you are able to find artisans to fill each position sought after and begin construction on your keep and grove.  

Animal Handling:   21      18     17

Aryn would pay to recruit a Regular- Heavy- Infantry- D8 army group.

Animal handling (I can also cast like, speak with animals, animal friendship and speak with plants for the sake of helping me recruit creatures / plants to awaken :D

roll 1 17
roll 2 19

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(Mucor how much did you give?  Gaelin and I combined put in 3900.  @ Xtra-So what is the cost of the army groups we have and how much would it cost to get more?) 

 Mucor had no money prior to the last battle... I think... Because I had given it all and traded a potion for some gear. I don't think I found / took any gold from the mansion, I only found the blood stained letter and an item I believe. The only gold Mucor had was what his share of the loot was from killing the vampire, which he would turn around and give towards upgrades.

 Gaelin- You are able to completely remove the infection from the dragon's leg and create a fine splint for her broken wing.  Valeera thanks you for your help and slowly begins to walk around the castle with you.  She is quite intelligent as most dragons are and you are able to converse on many topics.  

Aryn- cost will be 150 gold for the year.

Mucor- you are able to successfully awaken the owls and bears.  I assume you want them to speak common so they can report to anyone?  Button grows to 6 inches feasting on the collection of bones that the druids placed in a pile.  

(@everyone: Is there anything else you want to begin, purchase, etc for the stronghold?  We will be jumping to the end of the 2nd week soon.)

Did the total upgrades include the mountain side space for Zinmaer?

(Can we build a bank vault in the old coffin room?  Create another vertical wall that makes the southern doorway enter into a hallway with a door on each side.  East side would be bank vault and west side would be teleportation circle.  Then reinforce all doors that lead to or are in that new hallway.  Let me know if that doesn't make complete sense.  Also was the catapult, Trebuchet and ballista cost included in the keep upgrade? )

(Zinamer's hut, and the ballistas/ siege defenses were not included in the construction cost.  Only ballistas (Medium) can be stationed on the towers of the wall. Catapults (Large) and trebuchets (Huge) must be placed in the courtyards. I think I get what you're going for with the bank vault and will update the interior and post when it's done.  If you'd like it to be different I can make some changes.The cost for those is below.)

Zinmaer's hut- 150 gold and take 7 days

Ballistas- 1,000 gold each,  Catapults- 1,500 gold each, Trebuchets- 3,000 gold each.

Bank vault cost- 100 gold and take 7 days. 

(yes they will speak common... I am somewhat regretting having Button speak minotaur... I may have to work on teaching him common LOL)

After finishing his work enriching the soil and awakening creatures, He would meet with the owls and bears in the beginnings of the grove. Handing his blood spear to one of the bears, he would address them. "There is a great evil coming... an evil that will destroy our land and our homes." The minotaur would say with a snort. "I have given each of you a gift... given each of you power... power to help us fight against this evil." He would say with a pause. "You all have your own free will.. and you can chose to do what you want with the gift I have given you.. but I hope that you would choose to stay here... and fight and serve along side us. In exchange for your friendship, you will always have a place to eat.. to live... a home.. here in the this new grove that we are working to build... You are all equals here.. and together.... If you choose to do so... we will work to protect this land from evil and make it a better place for all of us" The minotaur would say with a loud snort. Turning to the owls perched in the branches of the large tree that is his staff, he would say "I would ask that you keep your eyes and ears open... let us know of any approaching enemies that may strike durning the night". Then looking to the bears. "And I would ask that you provide your strength to defend this place and the people and creatures within it" Mucor would point to the spear in the bears paws. "That is a magical weapon... I will provide you with more magical equipment as I collect it if you wish to help you in this task... I know that you are much stronger and resilient than many of us, but it does not hurt to be prepared.

(Mucor will continue to interact with them if they have any response)

As Mucor goes about his business, he would also pay a visit to the dragon.  "Hello Dragon, my name is Mucor" The minotaur would say with a small bow. "If you require any additional aid or healing, I would be more than happy to provide you with as many healing magics as I can" He would say with a smile. "I also want to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible.... I have already begun to carve out a cave into the side of the mountain next to the grove and thought that perhaps if could some day make a suitable lair for you?" He would snort with a small shake of his head. "I had originally started it to make a nice home for my friend here" He would pause and pull Button from his shoulder and place him in the palm of his hand... extending him towards the dragon. "But I am sure that the lair would large enough for the two of you, and that perhaps you might enjoy having a companion around to talk to while you recover? I spent a large portion of my life with only mushrooms to talk to... and well... this one will talk back!

(OOC: I realize I missed some posts while I was taking forever to type :D)

(Zinmaer gives the 150 gp for his hut. Any thoughts on the ballistas? I think he can give another 500. Maybe 750 gp)

(Aryn will pay for the bank vault construction.  Depending on how long the ballistas take to build we can just piece-meal them in as we get more gold from quests.  Zinmaer should have 1600 gold just from the chest.  We each got 400 gold and 120 platinum from it.)

Mucor- Persuasion Check with advantage and Animal handling check for the dragon.  If my roll is 10 or above you can make it at advantage since Gaelin would be present.   10  (Lol that was close)

Gaelin- make 1 animal handling check and 1 medicine check.

(payments noted Zinmaer has 160 platinum and 460 gold left after paying the 150.)

Animal Handling:   9   Medicine (with advantage since Mucor is willing to help?):  17  15  (if advantage)

Mucor Persuasion with advantage: 18
Mucor Animal handling normal 11