Consider the house plan. Will look best location for alarm spell to cover to cover the back door and a separate one to cover the front door. I'm planning to cast spells just before retiring tonight. Are there any windows in the back? If not then will cast the spell on the door. Given there are shuttered windows and door at the front then cast the spell on 20ft area inside the shop so anyone entering by doors or windows will be picked up.
Are there any other entrances/windows/access (fireplace?) that could be possible access points?
After planning all this out get the spell requirements ready but don't cast yet.
Consider the house plan. Will look best location for alarm spell to cover to cover the back door and a separate one to cover the front door. I'm planning to cast spells just before retiring tonight. Are there any windows in the back? If not then will cast the spell on the door. Given there are shuttered windows and door at the front then cast the spell on 20ft area inside the shop so anyone entering by doors or windows will be picked up.
Are there any other entrances/windows/access (fireplace?) that could be possible access points?
[OOC: Things to note: there is a fireplace with a chimney in the kitchen. The house has an outdoor privy, but Guilliame and his Granny probably use chamber pots overnight.]
After planning all this out get the spell requirements ready but don't cast yet.
After planning everything out, Guilliame is of the opinion that 3 castings of the Alarm ritual will be required to cover all means of access to the building. When he casts the rituals he will need to specify certain things about them, which you can find in the spell description here.
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AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Will cast with a mental alert and allow Naomi and myself to move without warnings. Are there any pets to include.
Keep an eye on how the jewel is recharging.
A few questions: Do I have any idea where Alice lives or works? Or Rolf Hobbs?
What other message services, magical or otherwise, are there?
Do I think there is a likely period of recharge? Can I hasten the process in any way. Do I think the jewel requires contact to operate or could be used in a purse? If it does require contact then grab another bit of cord and tie it to my arm under my shirt. If it doesn't then put it in the purse (if it fits).
Will cast with a mental alert and allow Naomi and myself to move without warnings. Are there any pets to include.
[OOC: There are no pets, unless you want Guilliame to have one. However, he is no doubt aware of other animals that live in the area, which he might like to take into consideration; both cats and rats are classed as being tiny creatures. I would suspect he would want to set up the Alarms so they don't extend too far beyond the walls for this reason.]
Keep an eye on how the jewel is recharging.
[OOC: If the jewel is being kept under his bedding, then it is not doing much recharging at all. The particles of mana that flow through the environment are generally borne on the air currents.]
A few questions: Do I have any idea where Alice lives or works? Or Rolf Hobbs?
[OOC: Both Alice and Rolf have their own pages on the world site, which only you can access. Guilliame knows where the Hobbs family used to live, but hasn't been there for along time; it is about half a mile away. He doesn't know where Alice works, and I'll let you look up Rolf.]
What other message services, magical or otherwise, are there?
[OOC: There is at least one of the message service that Guilliame knows of in this part of Constantine (i.e., 'Herald's Fleet of Feet'). There are also transport services (i.e., hire cabs, boats in the river) that will also do deliveries, but probably not over the distance you are talking about.]
Do I think there is a likely period of recharge? Can I hasten the process in any way. Do I think the jewel requires contact to operate or could be used in a purse? If it does require contact then grab another bit of cord and tie it to my arm under my shirt. If it doesn't then put it in the purse (if it fits).
[OOC: Most of the above questions are covered in advanced classes Guilliame hasn't covered yet in his studies. However, his Identify spell did tell him the requirements to use the jewel. It has to be held close to the head and the word 'Help' has to be said aloud in Sorendenese to activate the magic. Anything else he wants to know he has to find out through experimentation or by consulting with somebody who knows about such things (see the 'Arcane Focuses' article in the 'Homebrew rules' category on the world site). Also, a better casting of the Identify spell would reveal the recharge time, if it has one, which he is fairly sure it does.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Take the jewel from under the mattress and place it on the bed where I think it will charge quickest.
Guilliame places the jewel on his pillow. [OOC: Make an Arcana check for me please.]
Is there time for a Short rest before dinner.
[OOC: A short rest is an hour of low activity. In Engelian time, it is the time it takes for a standard candle to burn down.]
OOC I can't see entries for Alice or Rolf under People.
[OOC: That's odd. Can you see the entry for Guilliame? Does it look like a page or a little folder. If it looks like a folder, trying clicking on it. Alice, Naomi and Rolf should all appear as sub pages under Guilliame's.]
[OOC: I might not get back to you tonight. I have some client work I need to do.]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[OOC: That's odd. Can you see the entry for Guilliame?
No. At the moment the people list has only 8 names but I'm sure there were more before. I've refreshed the page but it makes no difference.
[OOC: Very odd. Can you send me the list of people you can see, so I can see if there is anything in common with them. According to the dashboard on the World Anvil site you should be able to see 12 people.]
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16
Guilliame has the idea that placing the jewel near a fire might help it recharge more quickly. He has seen the particles of mana that are thrown out by flames with his mage sight before, perhaps if there are more in the air around the jewel it will be able to absorb them more quickly.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC: Very odd. Can you send me the list of people you can see, so I can see if there is anything in common with them: Oran, Cyrus X2, Glory, Greft, Wamzut, Minton, Victus. Maybe it is how I've bookmarked the page but other things I don't recall have appeared.
Place the jewel by the fire and check in periodically on progress.
Getting paranoid about things - do I think if I put the purse under my shirt and get hit there is there a greater chance of damage. Is the purse thin or thickish leather that would help spread the shock a bit?
OOC: Very odd. Can you send me the list of people you can see, so I can see if there is anything in common with them: Oran, Cyrus X2, Glory, Greft, Wamzut, Minton, Victus. Maybe it is how I've bookmarked the page but other things I don't recall have appeared.
[OOC: I've just deleted Guilliame and re-adding him to the list of people who can see Alaric Brand. Is he now listed under 'People' for you?]
Place the jewel by the fire and check in periodically on progress.
[OOC: The jewel is definitely picking up mana faster when placed by the fire.]
Getting paranoid about things - do I think if I put the purse under my shirt and get hit there is there a greater chance of damage. Is the purse thin or thickish leather that would help spread the shock a bit?
[OOC: It won't make any difference in combat, normally.]
Granny Naomi is intrigues with what you are doing with the jewel, but she thinks it looks ugly—which it does.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC A whole bunch of new people have just shown up including Brand, Guilliame, Alice and Rolf.
Tell granny that I am waiting for the jewel to recharge and it is faster by the fire. Tell her it improves the fighting ability of wearer if worn on the head and the spell invoked by saying 'Help' in Sorendenese.
Does Guilliame know the name of Rolf's ship? Does Guilliame know of a shipping news post somewhere or where he might find out which ships are in port.
OOC A whole bunch of new people have just shown up including Brand, Guilliame, Alice and Rolf.
[OOC: Good.]
Tell granny that I am waiting for the jewel to recharge and it is faster by the fire. Tell her it improves the fighting ability of wearer if worn on the head and the spell invoked by saying 'Help' in Sorendenese.
Does Guilliame know the name of Rolf's ship? Does Guilliame know of a shipping news post somewhere or where he might find out which ships are in port.
Make a straight Wisdom check (+1 bonus) please.
Granny Naomi is fascinated and looks at the jewel with more respect.
Then she frowns and says, "Doesn't look like it would be worn by a warrior. It looks like it would be worn by a high-class woman."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Perhaps worn by a female body guard to blend in. I suppose it could do other things as well or perhaps have been re-purposed. If it was worn by a high-born woman who wanted to look after herself and didn't have much taste." vf
Guilliame doesn't know the name of Rolf's ship. The harbour master's office is where he could go to find out which ships are in dock without having to walk along the many docks that line the lower reaches of the various branches of the River Lyr's delta. He has also heard that the temple of Oannes, which is situated near the docks, is also supposed to keep records of all sailors who sail on vessels whose home port is Constantine. This is done in sorry case they are lost at sea and have to be given last rites in absentia.
"Perhaps worn by a female body guard to blend in. I suppose it could do other things as well or perhaps have been re-purposed. If it was worn by a high-born woman who wanted to look after herself and didn't have much taste." vf
"Maybe," says Granny Naomi.
"Can I be starting dinner now?" she then asks. "It's not going to be spoiling the food, is it?" This last is said half in jest.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"The jewel will draw extra magick from the fire which will therefore not be imbedded in the food. As magick tastes like a combination of broccolli and moldy cheese that is probably OK."
Granny Naomi laughingly accepts Guilliame's help in preparing food after being momentarily taken in by his statement that magick tastes like broccoli and mouldy cheese ;-)
Unless you want to do something else, the two of them will spend the rest of the day in normal daily activities without interruption from the outside world and it is now time for Granny to go to bed; the fourth candle of the night has just been called [OOC: which means it is roughly 9–10 pm our time].
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[OOC: I think you will find the D&D Beyond character sheet more user friendly now. It wasn't configured to share content properly before. Try clicking on words on the character sheet to call up extra information.]
Front door
15
Back door
9
Other
20
[OOC: Guilliame finishes the last of the alarm rituals and is quite happy with the results. He is of the opinion that nothing—other than himself and Naomi—will be able to enter the house without him knowing for the next 8 hours. Casting all three rituals in different parts of the house took him about 40 minutes.]
Collecting up his tiny bell and coiling his silver wire back onto its spool, Guilliame is happy with the results of his rituals.
Granny Naomi is quietly snoring away to herself in her own bedroom. Does Guilliame want to do anything else before going to his own bed?
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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OK. Will keep jewel where it is for the moment.
Consider the house plan. Will look best location for alarm spell to cover to cover the back door and a separate one to cover the front door. I'm planning to cast spells just before retiring tonight. Are there any windows in the back? If not then will cast the spell on the door. Given there are shuttered windows and door at the front then cast the spell on 20ft area inside the shop so anyone entering by doors or windows will be picked up.
Are there any other entrances/windows/access (fireplace?) that could be possible access points?
After planning all this out get the spell requirements ready but don't cast yet.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Will cast with a mental alert and allow Naomi and myself to move without warnings. Are there any pets to include.
Keep an eye on how the jewel is recharging.
A few questions: Do I have any idea where Alice lives or works? Or Rolf Hobbs?
What other message services, magical or otherwise, are there?
Do I think there is a likely period of recharge? Can I hasten the process in any way. Do I think the jewel requires contact to operate or could be used in a purse? If it does require contact then grab another bit of cord and tie it to my arm under my shirt. If it doesn't then put it in the purse (if it fits).
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Take the jewel from under the mattress and place it on the bed where I think it will charge quickest.
Is there time for a Short rest before dinner.
OOC I can't see entries for Alice or Rolf under People.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[OOC: That's odd. Can you see the entry for Guilliame?
No. At the moment the people list has only 8 names but I'm sure there were more before. I've refreshed the page but it makes no difference.
Arcana roll
16
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC: Very odd. Can you send me the list of people you can see, so I can see if there is anything in common with them: Oran, Cyrus X2, Glory, Greft, Wamzut, Minton, Victus. Maybe it is how I've bookmarked the page but other things I don't recall have appeared.
Place the jewel by the fire and check in periodically on progress.
Getting paranoid about things - do I think if I put the purse under my shirt and get hit there is there a greater chance of damage. Is the purse thin or thickish leather that would help spread the shock a bit?
Granny Naomi is intrigues with what you are doing with the jewel, but she thinks it looks ugly—which it does.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
OOC A whole bunch of new people have just shown up including Brand, Guilliame, Alice and Rolf.
Tell granny that I am waiting for the jewel to recharge and it is faster by the fire. Tell her it improves the fighting ability of wearer if worn on the head and the spell invoked by saying 'Help' in Sorendenese.
Does Guilliame know the name of Rolf's ship? Does Guilliame know of a shipping news post somewhere or where he might find out which ships are in port.
Granny Naomi is fascinated and looks at the jewel with more respect.
Then she frowns and says, "Doesn't look like it would be worn by a warrior. It looks like it would be worn by a high-class woman."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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"Perhaps worn by a female body guard to blend in. I suppose it could do other things as well or perhaps have been re-purposed. If it was worn by a high-born woman who wanted to look after herself and didn't have much taste." vf
"Maybe," says Granny Naomi.
"Can I be starting dinner now?" she then asks. "It's not going to be spoiling the food, is it?" This last is said half in jest.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"The jewel will draw extra magick from the fire which will therefore not be imbedded in the food. As magick tastes like a combination of broccolli and moldy cheese that is probably OK."
Offer to help with the food preparations.
Granny Naomi laughingly accepts Guilliame's help in preparing food after being momentarily taken in by his statement that magick tastes like broccoli and mouldy cheese ;-)
Unless you want to do something else, the two of them will spend the rest of the day in normal daily activities without interruption from the outside world and it is now time for Granny to go to bed; the fourth candle of the night has just been called [OOC: which means it is roughly 9–10 pm our time].
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Check the status of the jewel. If it is not fully charged then leave it in front of the fire.
Set up 3 Alarm spells to cover the back door, front door and any other access points.
When you cast the spell, you can designate creatures that won't set off the alarm.
Myself and Naomi
You also choose whether the alarm is mental or audible.
Mental
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Front door
9
Back door
8
Other
19
Collecting up his tiny bell and coiling his silver wire back onto its spool, Guilliame is happy with the results of his rituals.
Granny Naomi is quietly snoring away to herself in her own bedroom. Does Guilliame want to do anything else before going to his own bed?
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.