[OOC: The Scholar's Retreat is close to the School of Occult Studies, which would mean getting out of the rain sooner. There are other inns in the Ward, but you would be going out of your way to go there.]
Guilliame and Velma make their way to the Scholar's Retreat through the rain swept streets and arrive feeling cold and damp.
However, the Retreat is warm and welcoming and as soon as they are inside, Velma starts using magic to dry her wet shoes and clothing.
[OOC: Make an Arcana check versus a DC of 5.]
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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.
Just inside the door, Velma and Guilliame dry themselves off with their magic leaving little puddles of expelled water on the floor.
"Welcome, welcome, and a blessed day to your both," says the hostess of the Scholar's Retreat as she approaches. "It is terrible weather outside, isn't it?"
Then, eyeing the water on the floor, she makes a gesture and Guilliame sees the water in the puddles they have produced suddenly flow out under the door of its own volition.
[OOC: This is something more than Prestidigitation can do. Make an Arcana check versus a DC of 10 to recognise the magic.]
"Now," says the hostess with a smile, "Can I get you a drink? Or are you here for dinner? Or perhaps both?"
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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.
"That, plus I identified an interesting artifact and haven't been bashed once today, so far. And of course it is nice to be able to thank you for helping me out and having dinner with me this evening."
[OOC: With regard to your Arcana check above: the casual nature with which the hostess moved the water indicates to Guilliame that the hostess most likely has the Shape Water cantrip. Prestidigitation can do a lot of little different effects, but to move that much water so easily would require something specifically tailored for dealing with water.]
"I didn't do much, really," says Velma before smiling and adding, "But if you want to buy me dinner, it would be rude of me to refuse... But I can't stay long. I will need to get home to mother."
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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.
Velma's smile wavers and then she says, "That would be nice, and I would like to meet your grandmother sometime, but my mother doesn't get out of the house much these days... She's not well."
At the mention of dinner, the hostess had motioned for Guilliame and Velma to follow her and they are now at a quiet table in the corner.
"Can I get you two a drink before dinner?" the hostess asks. "A glass of wine, perhaps. Or a cordial, if alcohol is not to your taste?"
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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: Mistress Vidon is the Master at the School who is responsible for teaching Transmutation magics. She is from Gont where they call such people Artificers.
Make an Arcana check versus a DC of 15 to see if Guilliame knows anything more.]
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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.
Before Guilliame can answer, the hostess returns with their beers. "And what would you be wanting to eat?" she says, placing the mugs on the table. "I can recommend the fish. It was bought fresh this morning and kept on ice all day."
[OOC: While the fish might have been kept cold, the beer is room temperature.]
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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 Does Guilliame know the origin of the ice? - magic or mundane?
[OOC: Based on his previous Arcana check and his local geographical knowledge, it is most likely that the hostess is also using her Shape Water cantrip to provide ice for keeping her perishable food cold.]
Allow Velma to order first, then:
"Fish sounds good to me."
Velma and Guilliame both decide to take up the hostess's recommendation on the fish and she heads off to the kitchen to see about their dinner.
Then Velma repeats her question about whether the enchanted blade is like the ones Mistress Vidon creates.
[OOC: Based on the roll he made for this, Guilliame is only just aware that Mistress Vidon has that capability... But now at least he knows that she is a member of the School's teaching staff.]
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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: The Scholar's Retreat is close to the School of Occult Studies, which would mean getting out of the rain sooner. There are other inns in the Ward, but you would be going out of your way to go there.]
Guilliame and Velma make their way to the Scholar's Retreat through the rain swept streets and arrive feeling cold and damp.
However, the Retreat is warm and welcoming and as soon as they are inside, Velma starts using magic to dry her wet shoes and clothing.
[OOC: Make an Arcana check versus a DC of 5.]
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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.
6
[OOC: Velma is using Prestidigitation to dry her clothes. This is a cantrip Guilliame has, so he can do the same thing. Just so you know.]
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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.
Dry 1 cubic foot of clothes with Prestidigitation cantrip for practice.
Look for a spare table and head across.
"How was your day?"
Just inside the door, Velma and Guilliame dry themselves off with their magic leaving little puddles of expelled water on the floor.
"Welcome, welcome, and a blessed day to your both," says the hostess of the Scholar's Retreat as she approaches. "It is terrible weather outside, isn't it?"
Then, eyeing the water on the floor, she makes a gesture and Guilliame sees the water in the puddles they have produced suddenly flow out under the door of its own volition.
[OOC: This is something more than Prestidigitation can do. Make an Arcana check versus a DC of 10 to recognise the magic.]
"Now," says the hostess with a smile, "Can I get you a drink? Or are you here for dinner? Or perhaps both?"
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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.
5
To Velma: "Would you like to stay for dinner, or just a drink. It's my celebration so I'll shout?"
"Yes, please," replies Velma before asking, "Celebration? What are we celebrating? Your learning a new spell?"
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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.
"That, plus I identified an interesting artifact and haven't been bashed once today, so far. And of course it is nice to be able to thank you for helping me out and having dinner with me this evening."
[OOC: With regard to your Arcana check above: the casual nature with which the hostess moved the water indicates to Guilliame that the hostess most likely has the Shape Water cantrip. Prestidigitation can do a lot of little different effects, but to move that much water so easily would require something specifically tailored for dealing with water.]
"I didn't do much, really," says Velma before smiling and adding, "But if you want to buy me dinner, it would be rude of me to refuse... But I can't stay long. I will need to get home to mother."
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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.
"I was thinking one evening I could invite my grandmother and you could bring your mother for a meal. It would be nice to meet up. What do you think?"
Velma's smile wavers and then she says, "That would be nice, and I would like to meet your grandmother sometime, but my mother doesn't get out of the house much these days... She's not well."
At the mention of dinner, the hostess had motioned for Guilliame and Velma to follow her and they are now at a quiet table in the corner.
"Can I get you two a drink before dinner?" the hostess asks. "A glass of wine, perhaps. Or a cordial, if alcohol is not to your taste?"
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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.
Ask Velma what she would like and order two of those.
When Guilliame asks what she would like to drink, Velma replies that she has simple tastes and that she would like a small mug of beer.
"Two beers," says Guilliame to the hostess, who smiles and then leaves to get their order.
"We could have had wine, if you wanted," says Velma with a little shiver. "But cordial would have been silly for a celebration."
Then she asks, "What's this about an artifact?"
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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.
"To make some extra money for the shop I've been offering appraisals of potentially magick artifacts. I saw an interesting enchanted blade today."
"An enchanted blade?" queries Velma. "Like the ones Mistress Vidon makes?"
[OOC: Mistress Vidon is the Master at the School who is responsible for teaching Transmutation magics. She is from Gont where they call such people Artificers.
Make an Arcana check versus a DC of 15 to see if Guilliame knows anything more.]
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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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Before Guilliame can answer, the hostess returns with their beers. "And what would you be wanting to eat?" she says, placing the mugs on the table. "I can recommend the fish. It was bought fresh this morning and kept on ice all day."
[OOC: While the fish might have been kept cold, the beer is room temperature.]
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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.
12
OOC Does Guilliame know the origin of the ice? - magic or mundane?
Allow Velma to order first, then:
"Fish sounds good to me."
Velma and Guilliame both decide to take up the hostess's recommendation on the fish and she heads off to the kitchen to see about their dinner.
Then Velma repeats her question about whether the enchanted blade is like the ones Mistress Vidon creates.
[OOC: Based on the roll he made for this, Guilliame is only just aware that Mistress Vidon has that capability... But now at least he knows that she is a member of the School's teaching staff.]
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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.
"I'm not sure. It had enhanced damage and hitting ability and could be handled using a mage hand cantrip."