Mal'thrae and Urukar get back to the mansion in time to find Melody coming downstairs.
Auric and Rayner arrive at the Portal and order some food, and start asking around about some jobs. I'll need a charisma check from one of you, with advantage.
(Valen you can go either way)
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Kellen Rivian(Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
A man in a Watch uniform overhears you asking around. He spins towards you. "Say, weren't you the ones that dealt with that goblin? How would you like a little bounty work?"
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Kellen Rivian(Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
It actually comes across fairly friendly, and not like you want to eat his face. "We've had some reports of bandit raids on caravans coming into the city...we think they're based close to the gates. The leader's name is Bronson. Goes by the nickname "Deadeye". Apparently he's good with a crossbow. You bring him back into custody, or his crossbow back to prove he's dead, you'll get 200 gold pieces. Honestly we're not too fussed about his condition anymore."
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Kellen Rivian(Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
“Just outside the city gates, crossbow man bandit named Bronson. Got it,” says Auric, looking at Rayner for approval. “Any other details?” he asks (number of bandits, which city gate, how far outside the gates, types of targets and tactics they prefer, etc.)
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Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
"We're back!" Mal calls out to the manor as he and Urukar return. Finding Melody, he tells her: "We've arranged for food and drink deliveries, and the innkeeper's guild is doing staffing. Marketing still needs to be done though - we'll need to spread the word beyond the north ward."
"Oh!" Melody says with a smile, "that sounds delightful. And I think the best way to spread the good news is by word of mouth. So... I guess I should start preparing."
"We know the group has at least 8 members, plus Bronson. They attack caravaners from the East gate, and they focus on the ones that tend to have little protection visible. They attack around a mile outside the gate, and prefer hit and run tactics. "Deadeye" usually holds them up with his crossbow, and the crew robs them blind. This's been going on a couple of weeks now, but the Watch has enough issues inside the gates. We can't just drop everything and go search for bandits."
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Kellen Rivian(Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
”Thank you officer.....I didn’t quite get your name,” Auric hints. “What do you think, Rayner?” he asks, waiting for his companion’s input.
“We will take care of this and report back to the East Gate watch building. You wouldn’t happen to have a confiscated covered wagon or something that might make us look like tempting targets while hiding our forces, would you?” he asks.
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Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Rayner nods in acepting the job. "We could do a trap. invite them to steal from us but we get them that way. I think that could work. The wagon ideia is good we just need something good for "them" to steal from us."
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Marcel Lowsteel - Human Barbarian - lv 1 -Surviving Port Nyanzaru
Salvador Oceandew - Human Rogue - lv 1 - DnDShadow5e: Beginning Dragon of Icespire Peak
Mal'thrae nods. He would start by spending the time between meeting with the guild members arriving at Trollskull talking to the other local buisiness owners in the alley (Rishaal, Embric/Avi, Trench, Fala, and Tally) and kindly asking them to help spread the word that their tavern would be opening soon to anyone that came into their establishments.
"Captain Heatherton. That's an interesting idea...let me see what we have. Where may I reach you?"
Mal'thrae: They all look rather enthused about a new tavern opening up right in the neighborhood, and promise to spread the word. A couple of them direct you to a shop where you can have some signs made. For 20 gold they can paper the area and get the word out. There's also the matter of getting a few employees to start out with, unless any of you want to try your hand at bartending. A listing in the paper is 5 copper pieces per.
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Kellen Rivian(Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
”Thank you, Captain Heatherton, my allies and I are the new owners of Trollskull Manor, which we are currently in the process of reopening as a tavern. Please come see us there and we can set up our trap for the bandits,” says the Dragonborn.
”In the mean-time, we need some victuals until our supply chain fully engages,” he adds as a waitress brings the impressively large to-go order to his table. “Hopefully we will see you there in a few hours,” Auric says, paying for the food and nodding at Rayner in preparation to load up and take the meal back to Trollskull Manor.
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Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Valen would be hanging around the new hq making sure no one is trying to do anything funny there. he knows his enemies are all about, so doesn't want them causing problems in their new home. he would help unload supplies as they are brought in, as well as helping with anything else around the place that needs doing.
Auric and Rayner: The order ends up costing you 3 gold, and you get it loaded up and back to Trollskull with no issue. You are welcomed with very much open arms.
Mal'thrae: Roll me a straight up charisma check.
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Kellen Rivian(Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Mal'thrae and Urukar get back to the mansion in time to find Melody coming downstairs.
Auric and Rayner arrive at the Portal and order some food, and start asking around about some jobs. I'll need a charisma check from one of you, with advantage.
(Valen you can go either way)
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Kellen Rivian (Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Auric:
Persuasion with Advantage: 20
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
A man in a Watch uniform overhears you asking around. He spins towards you. "Say, weren't you the ones that dealt with that goblin? How would you like a little bounty work?"
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Kellen Rivian (Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Auric:
”Absolutely true, officer. How may we be of assistance?” replies Auric with a fair approximation of a friendly smile for a Dragonborn.
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
It actually comes across fairly friendly, and not like you want to eat his face. "We've had some reports of bandit raids on caravans coming into the city...we think they're based close to the gates. The leader's name is Bronson. Goes by the nickname "Deadeye". Apparently he's good with a crossbow. You bring him back into custody, or his crossbow back to prove he's dead, you'll get 200 gold pieces. Honestly we're not too fussed about his condition anymore."
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Kellen Rivian (Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Auric:
“Just outside the city gates, crossbow man bandit named Bronson. Got it,” says Auric, looking at Rayner for approval. “Any other details?” he asks (number of bandits, which city gate, how far outside the gates, types of targets and tactics they prefer, etc.)
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
"We're back!" Mal calls out to the manor as he and Urukar return. Finding Melody, he tells her: "We've arranged for food and drink deliveries, and the innkeeper's guild is doing staffing. Marketing still needs to be done though - we'll need to spread the word beyond the north ward."
"And magical protection...", Urukar adds, "Unless we are planning on being stormed by a host of magic users, I see little point in paying for it."
"Oh!" Melody says with a smile, "that sounds delightful. And I think the best way to spread the good news is by word of mouth. So... I guess I should start preparing."
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
"We know the group has at least 8 members, plus Bronson. They attack caravaners from the East gate, and they focus on the ones that tend to have little protection visible. They attack around a mile outside the gate, and prefer hit and run tactics. "Deadeye" usually holds them up with his crossbow, and the crew robs them blind. This's been going on a couple of weeks now, but the Watch has enough issues inside the gates. We can't just drop everything and go search for bandits."
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Kellen Rivian (Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Auric:
”Thank you officer.....I didn’t quite get your name,” Auric hints. “What do you think, Rayner?” he asks, waiting for his companion’s input.
“We will take care of this and report back to the East Gate watch building. You wouldn’t happen to have a confiscated covered wagon or something that might make us look like tempting targets while hiding our forces, would you?” he asks.
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Rayner nods in acepting the job. "We could do a trap. invite them to steal from us but we get them that way. I think that could work. The wagon ideia is good we just need something good for "them" to steal from us."
Marcel Lowsteel - Human Barbarian - lv 1 -Surviving Port Nyanzaru
Auric:
”It’s either that or we go out stealthily and try to track them down or wait for them to try and rob someone else,” responds the Dragonborn.
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Mal'thrae nods. He would start by spending the time between meeting with the guild members arriving at Trollskull talking to the other local buisiness owners in the alley (Rishaal, Embric/Avi, Trench, Fala, and Tally) and kindly asking them to help spread the word that their tavern would be opening soon to anyone that came into their establishments.
"Captain Heatherton. That's an interesting idea...let me see what we have. Where may I reach you?"
Mal'thrae: They all look rather enthused about a new tavern opening up right in the neighborhood, and promise to spread the word. A couple of them direct you to a shop where you can have some signs made. For 20 gold they can paper the area and get the word out. There's also the matter of getting a few employees to start out with, unless any of you want to try your hand at bartending. A listing in the paper is 5 copper pieces per.
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Kellen Rivian (Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Auric:
”Thank you, Captain Heatherton, my allies and I are the new owners of Trollskull Manor, which we are currently in the process of reopening as a tavern. Please come see us there and we can set up our trap for the bandits,” says the Dragonborn.
”In the mean-time, we need some victuals until our supply chain fully engages,” he adds as a waitress brings the impressively large to-go order to his table. “Hopefully we will see you there in a few hours,” Auric says, paying for the food and nodding at Rayner in preparation to load up and take the meal back to Trollskull Manor.
Gerrard Feldren - Human Noble in Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kerric Brightblade - Elven Warrior in "Apocalypse"
Valen would be hanging around the new hq making sure no one is trying to do anything funny there. he knows his enemies are all about, so doesn't want them causing problems in their new home. he would help unload supplies as they are brought in, as well as helping with anything else around the place that needs doing.
20 gold and 5 copper later, Mal'thrae returns to the manor, very upbeat.
Auric and Rayner: The order ends up costing you 3 gold, and you get it loaded up and back to Trollskull with no issue. You are welcomed with very much open arms.
Mal'thrae: Roll me a straight up charisma check.
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Kellen Rivian (Level 12 Lore Bard)- Ghosts of Saltmarsh (cbaer8)
Ruven Gilrel (Level 4 Bladesinger)- The Shattered Obelisk
Mal'thrae CHA: 9