"Mr. Tosh, you are a noble and generous-hearted person. One thing my father has taught me is that leadership does not mean fixing everyone's troubles for them, but making it possible for them to solve their own problems. If I demand full information, I imply they are liars. If I insist on taking charge, I imply that they are incapable of dealing with their own affairs. I would not mind having more information, and our usual channels will not serve us in this matter. If you and companions were able to make some discreet inquiries into the situation while we are here, I would be interested to be better informed. It is unlikely I will escape this place without a tour of some buildings, demonstrations of several impressive new spells, and introductions to the most promising students. Meanwhile, nobody much cares where you and your friends might wander off to."
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Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Quentin smile and Mindartis and says, "Wizards love to talk, maybe challenge them to solve your dream mystery? It might help stir towards something you'll understand more."
Del likes this kid. He gives a little bow and wink to the prince, then turns to get involved with conversations about the detailed shaping of spells that manifest as geometry - he continues to think about tactical uses of Plant Growth. But he subtly tells the others over time how the prince understands that he's being given incomplete information, and how we are encouraged to dig when the opportunity presents.
Mindartis just nods and looks to the Wizards, "So... have you ever heard of someone with a featureless black form save for flames outlining their body? It might have something to do with this tattoo. My sister and I are looking for answers and I think this dream where the figure communicated to me might give me some more answers." Mindartis holds up his arm to show the tattoo more prominently and attempts to explain everything that he does know about the dream and he and his sister's tattoos.
One wizard, Reithel Simul, Professor of Spiritualism and Deification, takes an immediate interest. "How fascinating! Of course, there are any number of powerful nature spirits and minor ancient gods who are no longer known or worshiped. It is likely to have been one of them," she says
"So...you have a tattoo of the Sun. And your sister has a tattoo of the Moon. And an entity of complete blackness ringed with flame said you may call on it when you and your sister are at your closest together and your farthest apart. You both are from the Twilight Realm, and she remains there while you have come to the Material plane. And this being said it could not come into the twilight lands."
"Is that about everything? Quite an interesting riddle, I must research it."
Raven is uncertain about the wizards' level of honesty. There is a slight feeling of uneasiness when they talk about Lemmet Naica, possibly.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Elwin tries to keep quiet, while listening as intently as he can for what the hidden truth of the matter is.
(( Insight Check:14 ))
Nobody says anything specific, but when Lonvari says he's sure Lemmet will settle into campus life soon...you're sure he's not sure at all.
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Mindartis nods, "I would appreciate it. My sister and I have been looking for answers for a very long time. If I come up with anymore information I'll do my best to send it to you."
Quentin smiles as he see's that his idea to help Mindartis worked. Taking the Prince's words into consideration Quentin replies, "Well if nobody mines, I think I'm going to find Beezger. There is something I wish to discuss with him."
In time, the lunch comes to an end. As the Prince had predicted, the wizard faculty insists that, while he is here, he absolutely MUST see the new Alchemy building, the improvements to the summoning lab, the architectural plans for the new library wing, etc, etc.
Quentin goes off and asks around about Beezger, and an advanced student is happy to show off a newly-learned Locate Creature spell. Beezgar is found in the study room of the student dormitories, working on a paper. The student dorms are in a giant oak tree, rather old, shabby and splintery, but still alive and nothing like as bad as the Pitchpine. Though it is quite....squirrel-infested. Beezgar is delighted to see you again, but has to keep part of his attention on shooing the squirrels away as they try to steal his quills and ink, and attempt to read and critique his work.
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While the swells take the tour and Q visits Beezgar, Del has two ideas to share with the remaining Possibly, some going to the stables under guise of checking on the horses, maybe the staff might have some insight into what's really going on? And I think I'll visit the commons of the bard studies area - I can check out the developing songs about the mole fight or whatever, and see if any of that free-speaking troubadour stuff occurs. At least there ought to be some comic songs about whatever troubles there are, if not some direct answers. Anyone want to come with?
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Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & -Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Del finds a group of bard students cheerfully discussing possible rhymes for 'Lintelér.' They hail you with enthusiasm, and a little humorous rebuke. "Why didn't you send us word of your Candyman adventures, brother? The city bards totally scooped us! Now you have to have another adventure here, so we can recover our pride."
They start suggesting potential villains you can fight while on campus...the cafeteria cooks, the Glyphs professor who gives too much homework, whoever keeps grabbing the last extra lute string without telling anyone that they've run out.
When you mention Lemmet Naica they applaud your choice of potential future villain.
"So far all we have in the Ballad of Lemmet Naica is moonshining, and getting caught, trying to run away on his first night and getting caught, and trying to punch out the Dean, and getting his ass handed to him," says an elf girl with a cittern.
"Not exactly the stuff of legends," says a young human boy with a sackbut. "Though it might be more exciting if you waited till he learned some magic and built up his hordes. So far, I think his only minions are that greasy gnome Necromancy student, and Sly Sertherin and that one illusionist half-elf, Mabel something or other.
"We will have first dibs on the tale of how the evil sorcerer Lemmet was defeated by the Mighty Moleslayers! Er--unless you've settled on a different name? The Candy Crushers? Do the bards a favor, and give us something to call you. 'Those brave adventurers' kind of gets you confused with lots of other nameless groups."
"Of course, it does mean that each of you gets an introductory verse in every ballad about you, so that the listeners know which brave adventurers were talking about. I think that's why some parties never have names..."
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Raven finds Hogthimble tending to the horses. Scholarship students are cleaning out the stables, and Hogthimble has the two farm kids helping out.
"HEROES don't do farm chores," the little boy grumbles.
When Raven asks about Naica, the scholarship students drop their pitchforks and enthusiastically tell the story of how Lemmet Naica tried to run away to Naica lands on his first night, and Dean Lonvari caught him, and Naica tried to fight him and was brought back unconscious.
"He'll be more careful about how he gets into trouble now," a student says. "I hear he's been looking into who on campus sells...umm...controlled substances."
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(Maybe, since you are his bodyguards, someone should keep an eye on the Prince...just in case.)
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The wizards escort the Prince through several buildings, talking about the academy's history, future plans, prominent alumni, etc.
Mindartis and Elwin are bored out of their minds on the tour, but keeps themselves occupied by looking for potential dangers.
The prince looks attentive and interested. Either he understands more and cares more about what is being said than you do, and/or looking attentive and interested is a carefully cultivated and trained royal skill.
Danger level of the tour: 21
D:
That is, everything is a bore until... (Until I get back from the laundromat, sorry!)
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) WoodElf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2 Last Tree StandingTabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1 Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
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"Mr. Tosh, you are a noble and generous-hearted person. One thing my father has taught me is that leadership does not mean fixing everyone's troubles for them, but making it possible for them to solve their own problems. If I demand full information, I imply they are liars. If I insist on taking charge, I imply that they are incapable of dealing with their own affairs. I would not mind having more information, and our usual channels will not serve us in this matter. If you and companions were able to make some discreet inquiries into the situation while we are here, I would be interested to be better informed. It is unlikely I will escape this place without a tour of some buildings, demonstrations of several impressive new spells, and introductions to the most promising students. Meanwhile, nobody much cares where you and your friends might wander off to."
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Quentin smile and Mindartis and says, "Wizards love to talk, maybe challenge them to solve your dream mystery? It might help stir towards something you'll understand more."
Del likes this kid. He gives a little bow and wink to the prince, then turns to get involved with conversations about the detailed shaping of spells that manifest as geometry - he continues to think about tactical uses of Plant Growth. But he subtly tells the others over time how the prince understands that he's being given incomplete information, and how we are encouraged to dig when the opportunity presents.
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Raven tries to determine if the academy officials are trying to hide anything.
Insight: 11
Mindartis just nods and looks to the Wizards, "So... have you ever heard of someone with a featureless black form save for flames outlining their body? It might have something to do with this tattoo. My sister and I are looking for answers and I think this dream where the figure communicated to me might give me some more answers." Mindartis holds up his arm to show the tattoo more prominently and attempts to explain everything that he does know about the dream and he and his sister's tattoos.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
One wizard, Reithel Simul, Professor of Spiritualism and Deification, takes an immediate interest. "How fascinating! Of course, there are any number of powerful nature spirits and minor ancient gods who are no longer known or worshiped. It is likely to have been one of them," she says
"So...you have a tattoo of the Sun. And your sister has a tattoo of the Moon. And an entity of complete blackness ringed with flame said you may call on it when you and your sister are at your closest together and your farthest apart. You both are from the Twilight Realm, and she remains there while you have come to the Material plane. And this being said it could not come into the twilight lands."
"Is that about everything? Quite an interesting riddle, I must research it."
Raven is uncertain about the wizards' level of honesty. There is a slight feeling of uneasiness when they talk about Lemmet Naica, possibly.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Elwin tries to keep quiet, while listening as intently as he can for what the hidden truth of the matter is.
(( Insight Check: 14 ))
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Nobody says anything specific, but when Lonvari says he's sure Lemmet will settle into campus life soon...you're sure he's not sure at all.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Mindartis nods, "I would appreciate it. My sister and I have been looking for answers for a very long time. If I come up with anymore information I'll do my best to send it to you."
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
Quentin smiles as he see's that his idea to help Mindartis worked. Taking the Prince's words into consideration Quentin replies, "Well if nobody mines, I think I'm going to find Beezger. There is something I wish to discuss with him."
In time, the lunch comes to an end. As the Prince had predicted, the wizard faculty insists that, while he is here, he absolutely MUST see the new Alchemy building, the improvements to the summoning lab, the architectural plans for the new library wing, etc, etc.
Quentin goes off and asks around about Beezger, and an advanced student is happy to show off a newly-learned Locate Creature spell. Beezgar is found in the study room of the student dormitories, working on a paper. The student dorms are in a giant oak tree, rather old, shabby and splintery, but still alive and nothing like as bad as the Pitchpine. Though it is quite....squirrel-infested. Beezgar is delighted to see you again, but has to keep part of his attention on shooing the squirrels away as they try to steal his quills and ink, and attempt to read and critique his work.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
While the swells take the tour and Q visits Beezgar, Del has two ideas to share with the remaining Possibly, some going to the stables under guise of checking on the horses, maybe the staff might have some insight into what's really going on? And I think I'll visit the commons of the bard studies area - I can check out the developing songs about the mole fight or whatever, and see if any of that free-speaking troubadour stuff occurs. At least there ought to be some comic songs about whatever troubles there are, if not some direct answers. Anyone want to come with?
Del and whoever make their way to the bard studies program looking for honesty Insight 27
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Raven heads out to the stables to see if she can learn any rumors of what is going on around the academy.
Del finds a group of bard students cheerfully discussing possible rhymes for 'Lintelér.' They hail you with enthusiasm, and a little humorous rebuke. "Why didn't you send us word of your Candyman adventures, brother? The city bards totally scooped us! Now you have to have another adventure here, so we can recover our pride."
They start suggesting potential villains you can fight while on campus...the cafeteria cooks, the Glyphs professor who gives too much homework, whoever keeps grabbing the last extra lute string without telling anyone that they've run out.
When you mention Lemmet Naica they applaud your choice of potential future villain.
"So far all we have in the Ballad of Lemmet Naica is moonshining, and getting caught, trying to run away on his first night and getting caught, and trying to punch out the Dean, and getting his ass handed to him," says an elf girl with a cittern.
"Not exactly the stuff of legends," says a young human boy with a sackbut. "Though it might be more exciting if you waited till he learned some magic and built up his hordes. So far, I think his only minions are that greasy gnome Necromancy student, and Sly Sertherin and that one illusionist half-elf, Mabel something or other.
"We will have first dibs on the tale of how the evil sorcerer Lemmet was defeated by the Mighty Moleslayers! Er--unless you've settled on a different name? The Candy Crushers? Do the bards a favor, and give us something to call you. 'Those brave adventurers' kind of gets you confused with lots of other nameless groups."
"Of course, it does mean that each of you gets an introductory verse in every ballad about you, so that the listeners know which brave adventurers were talking about. I think that's why some parties never have names..."
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Raven finds Hogthimble tending to the horses. Scholarship students are cleaning out the stables, and Hogthimble has the two farm kids helping out.
"HEROES don't do farm chores," the little boy grumbles.
When Raven asks about Naica, the scholarship students drop their pitchforks and enthusiastically tell the story of how Lemmet Naica tried to run away to Naica lands on his first night, and Dean Lonvari caught him, and Naica tried to fight him and was brought back unconscious.
"He'll be more careful about how he gets into trouble now," a student says. "I hear he's been looking into who on campus sells...umm...controlled substances."
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Mindartis just sort of... stands around, not really sure who to follow or who to go with.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
(Maybe, since you are his bodyguards, someone should keep an eye on the Prince...just in case.)
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
(This is a valid point, Mindartis is just startled by all these people)
Mindartis decides on the smart choice and follows the prince while everyone else disperses.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
(( Elwin is remaining with the prince as well. ))
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>> New FOW threat & treasure tables: fow-advanced-threat-tables.pdf fow-advanced-treasure-table.pdf
The wizards escort the Prince through several buildings, talking about the academy's history, future plans, prominent alumni, etc.
Mindartis and Elwin are bored out of their minds on the tour, but keeps themselves occupied by looking for potential dangers.
The prince looks attentive and interested. Either he understands more and cares more about what is being said than you do, and/or looking attentive and interested is a carefully cultivated and trained royal skill.
Danger level of the tour: 21
D:
That is, everything is a bore until... (Until I get back from the laundromat, sorry!)
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia