A New Barovia: Chapter Two

[Ail]

Robert arrives a bit late to the common room. He was beginning to feel the need of some amusement, and the last days had not been keen on providing that. He had some difficulties sleeping, worried with all the new events and for a while wishing he had not involved with this group.

He woke a bit later than he expected, but came down full of resolve. He still arrived in time to hear Khalfani's opinion about the broken glass and Adam's comment.


"Well, now we know something very important: the attack on Delsenora was deliberate and not a freakish accident. We must be on guard, this reaches farther than we thought. And we're in the middle of it."

[Ken of Ghastria]

Hearing Khalfani speaking about the alchemical fire he says:

"It can be greek fire, it's very common."

"Not so common here in Kresk, my friend," corrects the gnome. "The skill to make such a liquid is not rare, but the ability for others to purchase it in this region is. I do not know of any local merchants who sell such items. Therefore, Delsenora's killer possibly has a good knowledge of alchemy or is connected to merchants who barter in the shadows."

He listens for Laurie's description of the other items.

[steveflam]

OOC: In my opinion I prefer the 2nd edition Identify which will take a few hours total for all the items. Sue me but that's how I see
this spell.

IC: She turns to Adam "This ring permits a person to forego eating and have need of little sleep." She turns back to identifying each item. This takes a few hours. In this time she relates each item as she identifies them. She also is very open with you all, telling you of her studies with Van Richten and her Uncle who most unfortunately passed on a few years ago in Krezk itself!.

Each item is identified as such:

Ring of Sustenance which Laurie will keep. Ring of Prot'n +1, Bracers of Armor +1, Gloves of Dexterity +2, Gauntlets of Ogre Power [Str 18], Bag of Holding Type II, Gnomish Armor +1 *, Three Scrolls of 3d8+3, Cape of the MonteBank, 3 potions of 3d8+5 in the bag.

[Ail]

Robert's eyes widen with amazement and lust for the things on the table. Then his greed subsides to sadness.

"She was indeed impressive, and these things remain as a testimony of that. If indeed you grant as use of them, Miss Laurie, I'm sure I could give use to some of these."

OOC: Bids on the +2 Dex

[VAN]

Adam listens Khalfani to explain about greekfire and says:

"In that case I agree with what you said Khalfani, or someone actually made that liquid or they got it from somewhere else."

The cleric listens carefully Laurie's stories and when she finishes identify the items he says:

"You and your family have done remarcable things Ms Weathermay. I'm glad we run into you. These items are really useful and will be handy to us do you think we can keep them or we should return them?"

[Ken of Ghastria]

"Indeed, my dear Lady Weathermay, it is fortunate that you are here, even under such sad circumstances." Khalfani moves to select the gnomish armor. "My kin are good craftsmen. If I am correct, this armor will not interfere with my ability to cast spells, and so it would be most welcome. When the badgers approached us last night, I confess that I felt somewhat ... what is the word, squishy? Why are you laughing? Is that a funny word?"

When he has a moment, Khalfani mutters a few arcane syllables and examines the scrolls.

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Khalfani casts read magic to determine what type of scrolls are here (at minimum) and the names of the spells (at maximum).

[steveflam]

Laurie answers Adam's query. "You should all share these. Delsenora would not have objected to you all sharing her equipment." When Khalfani speaks Laurie does actually giggle. "Sorry, I couldn't resist. Squishy just sounds funny. Mayhap, unprotected or maybe even naked? I think the Armor is perfect for you, Khalfani."

[VAN]

Adam examines all the items and says:

"Well if that is the case if nobody objects I would prefer to have the ring of protection."

Then he looks up and says in low voice:

"Thank you Deselnora, may you rest in peace my friend."

[Ail]

"Well, yes... It seems there are many things here, more even than us. If no one objects, I would take the gloves of dexterity, and hopefully share the healing potions."

[BigBadQDaddy]

After a few moments of watching the others in silence, Thomas reaches for the bag. He could not avoid the pangs of guilt, though they were quite illogical, of this situation. He turns to find a seat and sits down looking at the bag.
"Well, Tack will appreciate the burden being lifted off his back. And it will be nice having all of my equipment at the ready..." He looks up at the group, Laurie in particular, his eyes having gone red from strain. "I will find their killer. The weight upon my heart will not lift until I do." His knuckles having gone white from clutching the bag of holding in them so tightly stemming the flow of circulation. "I will not rest until justice is met."

[steveflam]

OOC: Sorry bout that, Ken. It totally slipped my mind. Response to your investigation of the scrolls

Khalfani finds that the scrolls are basically out of his league. They are of the school of Conjuration, however, that of the Teleport spell.

Laurie looks at everyone. "Well, if noone wants the rest of these items I know of a one or two hunters who could use them. I promise they'll be put to good use. On another note, I think that these foes know that Delsenora is dead, but they do not know that Jacob has passed. I think we should leave it that way. Now, the hour is near the evening meal. I think we deserve a good meal. And I want you to be
very careful. I am leaving early in the morning for Mordent and Cornelius. You make a good group and I think even the Doctor would have been impressed with you, given the short time you've been together.

There's a knock at the door and Cornelius enters. "G'day milords n miladies. Might I inquire as ta 'ow hungry yer is? I know 'tis terrible dat tha missus is, *sniff*.... *sob* gone, but I think she'd 'a liked ter 'ave yer fed right. An fer tha occasion yers all 'avin the dwarfish ale. "N I ain gonner take no fer an answer. I's also gonner sit n eat with yers. Maybe we kin talk about whus goin on."

He leaves quickly. His eyes were red and its apparent he had been crying. Though he was trying to put on a cheery appearance, the death of Delsenora bothered him.

It doesn't take long for him to return with two large pitchers. He puts them on the table and exits before returning with 7 pints and a bowl. HE hands everyone a pint and even places the bowl on the table. "Thass fer you, mate." His hand moves and he pets the pseudodragon. "Yeah, even he is gonner have some. An Quorrin made his specialty stew. He only ever done that twice before. He don't cook usually but when he does tis amazin'. 'E's gonner bring tha food, so let's sit an drink up!"

The funny looking man pours everyone a healthy swig of the rotgut and then sits. He raises his glass. "Ter tha bestest person I ever known an the kinnest soul I e'er done meet. She was a cheeky one at that but unnerneath all her sneaky, she was a good person at heart. She came here not cus of ter make her name or gold, but she wanted ta be near Jacob. *sniff*....... She saw him every day
an made sure he had all 'E needed. I thinks she had her ear ta the ground ere which is why she's now gone, ter be honest. I knows one thing," here he takes a healthy swig and puts down his pint , "I gonner fin them responsible an make 'em pay. But enuff of that. Let's.... BURPPPPPP...... enjoy ourselves n talk a lil."

He pours himself another ale and sits back, a little embarassed by his speech. Laurie takes a healthy swig of her ale and sits back too, appearing more relaxed, not to mention both her cheeks a nice rose color.

[Ken of Ghastria]

Khalfani raises his glass as well. The tradition of "the toast" is unfamiliar in Har'Akir, but the gnome has lived in Kresk long enough to become well acquainted with it... even if the occasions for "toasting" have often been sad events, in his experience at least.

"To Delsenora, a woman of charm, intelligence, beauty, and mystery," he says with a mixture of sadness and pride. "We are blessed to have earned her trust and friendship. I doubt I shall see anyone like her again."

After a moment, he turns to Laurie, "Madame, if I may ask a question...." He briefly glances at Cornelius before continuing. He doubts that his question is a sensitive one, but he prepares to follow Laurie's lead if she prefers to answer in secret. "You had said that you wanted to read the information that your esteemed uncle had collected about the creature we face. That would mean that you have been aware of the problem. Have you yourself encountered the creature here, in Kresk?"

[Ail]

Robert nods at Laurie, but ever the opportunist he says
"Nay, miss, if I may be so bold, I'm sure we can use all these items, if you allow us too... not to be greedy, and all, but in this day and age... one mustn't refuse any help that comes his way!"

Then, after Cornelius enters, he does indeed take the jug to toast, but this time he only sips the drink, pretending to taste more of it than in effect he does. He's had enough of drunkenness the other day, he wants to be at the top of his capacities today.

[VAN]

"Ms WeatherMay I actually agree with Robert, we don't know what we will face later and these and items will be very useful to us. I think Deselnora would want us to have them and try to use them in order to get the murderer and of course avenge her. As Robert said we can share the potions and I can keep the healing scrolls to cast them in case of need."

When Cornelius comes in and tells them about the drink Adam realizes that he is indeed hungry since he didn't have eaten from yesterday. But when Cornelius mentions Quorrin the cleric cannot mask that he is slightly annoyed and at th same time worried. When the Cornelius gets the food and drinks Adam goes closer and getting his holly symbol in hand prays in low voice. Then addressing Cornelius asks:

"Excuse me, but how well do you know Quorrin?"


OOC> Detect poison

[steveflam]

After a moment, he turns to Laurie, "Madame, if I may ask a question...." He briefly glances at Cornelius before continuing. He doubts that his question is a sensitive one, but he prepares to follow Laurie's lead if she prefers to answer in secret. "You had said that you wanted to read the information that your esteemed uncle had collected about the creature we face. That would mean that you have been aware of the problem. Have you yourself encountered the creature here, in Kresk?"

Laurie turns to Khalfani, sipping her drink. Mulling it over she puts her drink down before replying.

"Well, I have only been made aware recently of this beast recently. To be honest, YES, I was going to read up on the Werebadger. The good doctor never poke to me of one so I have no first hand experience with them. I was actually going to read up on them and begin hunting it. Seeing as you younger folk have taken up the hunt I am free to pursue a most sad task. That of going to see Cornelius and the children. I am confident you will handle it to the best of your abilities. I also know another thing that only Jacob told me. Del was not aware that her brother has arrived in the lands recently in Kartakass. He is actually on his way here now as we speak. He is a Mage and travels with an eagle of all things."

She sighs, then adds "To answer your question, no, I have not encountered this Werebadger, Khalfani."

Robert nods at Laurie, but ever the opportunist he says
"Nay, miss, if I may be so bold, I'm sure we can use all these items, if you allow us too... not to be greedy, and all, but in this day and age... one mustn't refuse any help that comes his way!"

Then, after Cornelius enters, he does indeed take the jug to toast, but this time he only sips the drink, pretending to taste more of it than in effect he does. He's had enough of drunkenness the other day, he wants to be at the top of his capacities today.

"Yes, I think you are right, Robert. Keep them and use them well. Anything that can help you in your fight against this beast can only be a boon."

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When Cornelius comes in and tells them about the drink Adam realizes that he is indeed hungry since he didn't have eaten from yesterday. But when Cornelius mentions Quorrin the cleric cannot mask that he is slightly annoyed and at th same time worried. When the Cornelius gets the food and drinks Adam goes closer and getting his holly symbol in hand prays in low voice. Then addressing Cornelius asks:

"Excuse me, but how well do you know Quorrin?"


OOC> Detect poison

Adam sees that his spell reveals that there is no poison anywhere. Cornelius looks at Adam with a quizzical look, unsure as to what he means exactly.

"Uh, I known Quorrin since a few years at least. I trusts him fer sure. Why do ya askin me that question?" His eyes narrow, not liking what Adam is asking.