Author Topic: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast  (Read 794887 times)

Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #180 on: March 18, 2025, 10:40:25 PM »
Nyaaah forget it Nya I don't want to be seen riding that thing Nya even if you paid me 500 gold Nya...

Ashley sighs, "How could you be so cruel..."

I will name you Sandra!
I shall call you Sophia!

Ashley approaches Sandra, reaching to pat her on the nose and the mule attempts to bite her hand.

"Oh really? You wanna go there bub?" She leans in the disinterested mule, peering at her right in the eye... and pulls out a candy.

The mule's disposition changes immediately as she gingerly and gently tries to take the candy from Ashley's hand, leaving her fingers intact.


"So you are smarter than you look. Be nice to your auntie Ashley and there's more where this came from, got it?" Ashley lets her have the sweet sugary treat and Sandra looks happier for it. Sandra then nuzzles Ashley and allows her nose to be pet.

Sophia notices the interaction and immediately clops over, demanding attention. She bows her head to Ashley and bumps Sandra out of the way. If a mule could smile and try to act cute, Sophia was the expert.


"Oh so you're just happy to see me right Sophia?" Ashley reaches to pet her nose and Sophia eyes her pack. Ashley pulls out another candy and Sophia stomps her hoof in excitement. The exchange is made and a lifetime of love from a molly mule named Sophia is granted.

Unfortunately our funds are sparse but I hope you can make us a good deal for a package.

[Guidance][Persuasion 1d20+4+1d4=23]

She notes Ashley's depression over not in any way ever be allowed to splurge on the carriage she wants and along with Yulya's heartfelt impression on her, she nods, "Listen, I have one that's been in an accident, I've been working on it a while and despite replacing the parts it needed, it just won't sell because it's scratched, the people in this city just don't want it if it's not new. So tell you what, it's a large hand cart, sellers usually buy these and convert them to stands that are easy wo wheel away at the end of the day, if you're willing to take it, I won't have to work on those scratches so I'll give it to you with spare parts, a wheel, axle and tounge ['Spare Parts and replacement parts, 200sp, 50lbs'] as well as throw in a full collar harness and bridle for 300 silver even."

[Required response from Yulya]

"I work with the the stable master routinely, if your mule is there I'll sort it out and get the harness fitted by tomorrow morning. You can take the cart and parts now."

She went around collecting the items in the cart with you.

[Optional responses]

...

The next stop was to collect the amount needed for Hobby, and place them in the convenient new cart.

...

Then you arrived at the alchemist. The halfling behind the counter was pleased to hear all the items you wanted, "Roseanna Toadbottom at your service! Well this is quite an order! Very nice!"



Ashley saw her good mood and that cheered her up a bit, "Hey, so since we're buying in bulk, and we'll be back surely if this deal goes well, then how about a discount?"

[Persuasion 1d20+6=12]



The halfling thought hard on it, "Well... I don't know, you see, my rent is due and I have a sick mother, frankly business hasn't been very good lately and some thief just stole some vials the other day..." She just kept rattling off hardships.

[Persuasion 1d20+3=10]

Ashley leaned in, explaining how she could be the first to look over dragon related parts, and this got the halfling very excited.

"A dragon? Really? Oh oh oh, a snow dragon!? Oh oh! Well you come back here first and if you do I'll give you 20% back, but only if the parts are fresh and in good quality." [I[The halfling waves her finger at Ashley sternly then smiles.[/i] "all the parts, don't spare a single thing!"

With the alcohol costing 25sp per vial (1lb each) 2 for 50sp, and the 200sp for Harbin's supplies said she'd give you 50sp back if you came to her first.

[Before the transaction ends, Alice should sell her stink bombs, sell her on how wonderful and useful they are otherwise she isn't going to pay more then 5cp each, Required interactions]

« Last Edit: March 19, 2025, 10:58:47 AM by Wofl »

Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #181 on: March 19, 2025, 05:11:21 AM »
I will name you Sandra!
I shall call you Sophia!
Cat nods with a smile
Nya what do you know Nya? Didn't think you were so fond of animals Nya other than their ears and meat Nya!

Ashley sighs, "How could you be so cruel..."
Cat pats Ashley on the back
Nyaa you'll get your carriage Nya but please one that doesn't have the stink of nobles on them Nya! We're adventurers not princesses Nya and I still have my Barbarian pride Nya!
Cat whispers
Keep sulking Nya, we may be getting something outta this Nya if she pities you Nya!

She notes Ashley's depression over not in any way ever be allowed to splurge on the carriage she wants and along with Yulya's heartfelt impression on her, she nods, "Listen, I have one that's been in an accident, I've been working on it a while and despite replacing the parts it needed, it just won't sell because it's scratched, the people in this city just don't want it if it's not new. So tell you what, it's a large hand cart, sellers usually buy these and convert them to stands that are easy wo wheel away at the end of the day, if you're willing to take it, I won't have to work on those scratches so I'll give it to you with spare parts, a wheel, axle and tounge ['Spare Parts and replacement parts, 200sp, 50lbs'] as well as throw in a full collar harness and bridle for 300 silver even."
"I work with the the stable master routinely, if your mule is there I'll sort it out and get the harness fitted by tomorrow morning. You can take the cart and parts now."
She went around collecting the items in the cart with you.
Cat inspects the cart from all sides, takes a look at the spare parts and the harness and is very pleased but keeps it to herself
Nyaa it's not perfect but it will have to do for now Nya!
Cat says her thanks to Georgia and effortlessly pulls the large cart out of the shop with one paw.
Nice job Yulya Nya! We got this for cheap Nya!



Then you arrived at the alchemist.
Cat covers her nose, irritated by all the smells
I'll stay outside Nya and guard the cart Nya!


Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #182 on: March 19, 2025, 05:08:12 PM »
Ashley approaches Sandra, reaching to pat her on the nose and the mule attempts to bite her hand.
"Oh really? You wanna go there bub?" She leans in the disinterested mule, peering at her right in the eye... and pulls out a candy.
The mule's disposition changes immediately as she gingerly and gently tries to take the candy from Ashley's hand, leaving her fingers intact.

"So you are smarter than you look. Be nice to your auntie Ashley and there's more where this came from, got it?" Ashley lets her have the sweet sugary treat and Sandra looks happier for it. Sandra then nuzzles Ashley and allows her nose to be pet.
Sophia notices the interaction and immediately clops over, demanding attention. She bows her head to Ashley and bumps Sandra out of the way. If a mule could smile and try to act cute, Sophia was the expert.

"Oh so you're just happy to see me right Sophia?" Ashley reaches to pet her nose and Sophia eyes her pack. Ashley pulls out another candy and Sophia stomps her hoof in excitement. The exchange is made and a lifetime of love from a molly mule named Sophia is granted.
Alice nimbly moves between Sophia and Ashley, bows her head and tries to act cute as well, pointing at her open mouth with a smile
Hey, for a candy you can pet my nose too!



The next stop was to collect the amount needed for Hobby, and place them in the convenient new cart.
Alice dons her Kitsune mask, hops on the cart and lets herself be towed by Cat like a chariot driver
Giddyup or whatever you say here!

Then you arrived at the alchemist. The halfling behind the counter was pleased to hear all the items you wanted, "Roseanna Toadbottom at your service!
Alice whispers to Ashley barely able to contain laughter
Toadbottom? Seriously?

An odd child in Yukata wearing a fox mask, roughly Roseanna's size, approaches her and reveals a clay jar from her Yukata pocket like a magic trick
Hey, Hey! I got something for you!
Alice places the clay jar at the counter, introducing it like a legendary magic item
This - is a formidable weapon we acquired in a huge goblin den North of Triboar trail we recently cleared!
The goblins inside were strange - they had a bunch of civilians that worked on distilleries. They made alcohol of high purity as well as concentrated acetic acid in large barrels. They would not say why even in the face of death and unfortunately we could not retrieve most of those items but the most curious thing they had is this!
It is a sort of chemical weapon consisting of acetic acid as well as a number of unknown ingredients. If broken, it releases a stinky liquid and cloud of poisonous gas that will not kill but severely impair most foes. I have poison resistance and when I broke one of those jars at the Adventurer' Guild - in an 'accident' - even I was hallucinating for minutes, embarrassing myself. It made our Barbarian flee, completely took out our Priest here and  took a wizard to remove the mess for 50gp. 50! Fifty.

So I actually don't want to sell any of those but you see, my party here doesn't want this stuff around. With a heavy heart I would leave 6 of those jars with you. Feel free to appraise them but I would not recommend opening one without proper protection. This is a one-time offer, we killed all the goblins who made this. Not sure we will come across something similar again! I want to leave this in responsible hands so make me an offer!


Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #183 on: March 19, 2025, 08:02:06 PM »
Yulya exhales in relief she managed to negotiate a good price for a suitable cart.
Thank you Miss Weatherall! That is very generous of you!
Yulya bows and hands her 30gp
 
At the next shop Yulya collects the items for Hobby but finds she is almost out of money just like Cat
Uhm Alice we need money but please produce it discretely! No vomiting on any counters!
50gp are eventually paid in unusually shiny gold coins

Yulya looks at the odd items in the alchemist's shop in amazement and is glad the deal went smooth as well.
Thank you Miss Toad- erm Roseanna! I do not wish to sell the dragon before we have slain it but if we succeed you shall receive the parts!
Yulya (as well as everyone else) hopes Roseanna will buy the goblin stink bombs and subtract the amount from the 250sp. Alice has to pay for it.


Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #184 on: March 19, 2025, 10:30:32 PM »
[At the Stables]

Alice nimbly moves between Sophia and Ashley, bows her head and tries to act cute as well, pointing at her open mouth with a smile Hey, for a candy you can pet my nose too!

Ashley shakes her head at Alice with a furrowed brow, "You'll get some when you deserve it. I'm still not happy about your obsession with the orb."

[At the Wheeler]

Cat pats Ashley on the back
Nyaa you'll get your carriage Nya but please one that doesn't have the stink of nobles on them Nya! We're adventurers not princesses Nya and I still have my Barbarian pride Nya!
Cat whispers
Keep sulking Nya, we may be getting something outta this Nya if she pities you Nya!

Ashley nods solemnly and genuinely.

Nyaa it's not perfect but it will have to do for now Nya!
Cat says her thanks to Georgia and effortlessly pulls the large cart out of the shop with one paw.
Nice job Yulya Nya! We got this for cheap Nya!

Yulya exhales in relief she managed to negotiate a good price for a suitable cart.

...

[At the Alchemist]

Cat steps outside as the three of you enter the Alchemist

Alice whispers to Ashley barely able to contain laughter
Toadbottom? Seriously?

Ashley rolls her eyes at Alice.

Alice approaches Ms. Toadbottom and begins her pitch

At first the halfling has no interest in clay jars, but she hears out Alice's story with a wary eye, [Appropriate rolls] She's not entirely convinced until she hears Alice's description of the ingredients.

...acetic acid as well as a number of unknown ingredients...

"Acetic Acid? Oh... never trust a wizard! They try to cast charm spells on me and do all sorts of illusions when it's time to pay, I had to invest heavily into these glasses that allow me to see through illusions and naturally I'm resistant to charm but they still try." She let's out a huff and then continues to inspect the jar, "Oh I think they made vinegar but didn't filter it? No, I bet I know what happened." [Knowledge check 1d20+4=23] She takes a long hollow needle-like tool and carefully presses it through the waxy substance sealing the jar. She draws it back out and places the contents on a thin smooth concave gem. With a small incantation the drop of liquid boils and disappears into the air in a puff of greenish hued vapor.

"Yep, this is mash that they left in the barrel way too long, it turned to vinegar and died out, this one is about 15% alcohol, 55% vinegar, and 30% leftover solids. I suppose you could say it's poison, not a very good poison, it's also stinky for sure, 5lbs in a jug would make an awful mess, but it's not really something I can say is particularly valuable. Tell you what though, because I like my newest dragon part suppliers so much," she winks at Ashley "let me put it on consignment, I'll put an unreasonably high price on it, say it's a rare potion for clearing pests, and see what I can get for them. I don't see why I couldn't have them sold in a week. What do you say?" 



She smiles hopefully at Alice. [Alice's response required]

...

After the the Alchemist, Cat and Alice took the heavy supplies and purchases so far. They find a sign for the furrier in hopes they can perform the needed work and well wouldn't you know, it leads them to a familiar shop...



An oddly familiar old man sits against the back wall, he has a long white beard and round glasses. There is a long swooping pipe in his mouth and he's sitting, strumming a well worn koto. He has a katana strapped to his back and still looks like a capable warrior.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5ZKfDXI5E&t=17s

The shopkeeper looks up from her stitching, you notice taxidermy on the back wall amid all the clothing you've perused before, yes this is the place.

"Sorry, no returns, Yukata and mask is final offer."

The old man says something from the back in a language you can't begin to decipher, she shushes him and smiles, "Prove me wrong little fox you come to buy? I have good price, best in Neverwinter, can't find better, and look at you, nice armor, very expensive, where you afford that huh?" her expression changes to a sour accusative look, "No thieves here!"

The old man slams down his koto and yells to her, pointing to the back of the store, she bows and he poises like he's going to smack her as she goes. When she's gone he turns to you with a polite bow, "Ah..." he bows politely again, "please excuse my wife, she too paranoid, too many thefts lately, not your fault, I can help, we have only best prices."

[Alice and Cat, please interact with him and negotiate a price for the furrier services and sewing you require.][too be continued...]

...

[/i]After that ordeal they were off to buy produce.[/i]

[Per our agreement you went to the fish market for cheap meat and pre-export produce][Survival Rolls]

As Alice and Cat were looking at the selection of fish, they noted the vib of this market was a little unsavory. Cat's ears perk as she hears a quick shuffle, someone is following them and Cat knows where they are, just around a corner in the shadows of a archway between buildings. The same way you would need to go to avoid a large detour.



With Cat watching, Alice makes the purchases and then Cat tells Alice what's going on.

[Interact and make choices, it is clear you are being watched and followed by someone trying to hide.]

...

Ashley and Yulya go their own way, staying in the nicer part of the market as they collect the rest of the supplies.

8 Oil flasks - 8sp
10 Candles - 1sp
5 Soap - 1sp
1 Grappling hook - 20sp
1 String - 1sp
1 Net - 10sp
1 Ladder (10-foot) - 1 sp
1 Pole (10-foot) - 0.5 sp1 Net - 10sp
1 Caltrops (bag of 20) - 10 sp
1 Ball Bearings (bag of 1,000) - 10 sp


There were no deals to be had as the items were mundane and the market was busy. They also sold their extra items.

4 Shortswords G - 160sp
4 Shortbows G - 400sp
2 Quivers G - 8sp
2lbs Bread N  - 6sp
Berry Wine bottled N  - 4sp
Gold Ring - 200sp
15lbs Scrap Metal N - 3sp


It was an enjoyable time shopping in the warm sun with the sights and sounds of Neverwinter all around, the smells and music, it was almost as if everything was right with the world.

"This is so nice isn't it Yulya? We should go shopping more often." Ashley says with a sigh, a smile on her face as she admires this beautiful city.



[Interactions from Yulya.]
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Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #185 on: March 20, 2025, 06:00:24 PM »
"Yep, this is mash that they left in the barrel way too long, it turned to vinegar and died out, this one is about 15% alcohol, 55% vinegar, and 30% leftover solids. I suppose you could say it's poison, not a very good poison, it's also stinky for sure, 5lbs in a jug would make an awful mess, but it's not really something I can say is particularly valuable. Tell you what though, because I like my newest dragon part suppliers so much," she winks at Ashley "let me put it on consignment, I'll put an unreasonably high price on it, say it's a rare potion for clearing pests, and see what I can get for them. I don't see why I couldn't have them sold in a week. What do you say?" 
Alice is slightly irritated about the mundane ingredients
So this household stuff made me hallucinate? Well I did absorb almost an entire jar but still I feel pathetic. I hoped there was some secret magic ingredient.
Whatever, sure, I'm glad if you take them. If it's just that I can make those myself.
Everyone places their goblin stink bombs on the counter, 6 in total. Alice still keeps 3 for nostalgic reasons.

Quote
>Alice has to pay
>Don't vomit on the counter
I apologize but this is the only way for you to get your money...
Alice vomits a pile of gold coins on the floor, then counts them.
Yep, exactly 25!
Alice hands Roseanna 25 moist but shining gp

The party is about to split, Alice and Cat go to the market for food while Ashley and Yulya continue shopping and sell items
Alice turns to Yulya
Alright let's split here, we will get the food. Let's exchange items.
Hey, you need money, right?
How much?
[Yulya need to state how much money Alice should give her. She currently has 8pp and 6gp in the Lolibank and 55sp in her purse.]
Alice spits out the required amount and the gold ring and hands it to Yulya.
Be careful out there and look after Ashley! We can't have her die at the first day and turn into a cyborg.

After the the Alchemist, Cat and Alice took the heavy supplies and purchases so far. They find a sign for the furrier in hopes they can perform the needed work and well wouldn't you know, it leads them to a familiar shop...
[Remember Alice was in her tree and has never been to this shop!]
Alice looks back and forth between the strange foreign people and Cat
Do you know them?
Ohh, is this where my Yukata and mask are from?

Alice bows and presents her adventurer's tag and signals Cat to do the same
Alice is no thief and neither is Cat here!
I am very satisfied with this Yukata and Fox Mask! I got this as a gift but I didn't know they came from this shop! Very nice place!
But I have a somewhat odd request today...
Alice rummages through her backpack and takes out her perfectly clean cloak as well as the well- cleaned wolf ears and tail.
Alice looks at Cat's ears and tail and feels somewhat embarrassed.

Errmm...
I would like to have those ears and tail taxidermied and sewed to this cloak. You know, the ears on the hood
Alice mimics ears on her dead with her hand) and the tail on the bottom.
You can probably stuff the ears with felt or something, they should be upright but still soft so no wooden earliner please! Oh and I apologize but I need this done by tomorrow before noon please!
How much would this cost, kind Sir?



As Alice and Cat were looking at the selection of fish, they noted the vib of this market was a little unsavory. Cat's ears perk as she hears a quick shuffle, someone is following them and Cat knows where they are, just around a corner in the shadows of a archway between buildings. The same way you would need to go to avoid a large detour.
With Cat watching, Alice makes the purchases and then Cat tells Alice what's going on.
Alice pays 48sp and packs the ingredients on the cart. Learning about the ambush, Alice is not happy.
Hrmm, normally this would be a fun challenge but remember we have the cart now, that makes us stand out even more and makes us slow. Running, hiding or sneaking away won't work with this gargantuan thing. And don't go rushing head on either. We must not split and can't let the cart unguarded. Last thing we need is some idiot stealing our goods.
...
Wait, this could be a good opportunity to test those stink bomb.
Do you have any clue what our friends look like and how many they are?

Alice takes out a stink bomb and considers their options. This would by far be the most entertaining one.
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Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #186 on: March 20, 2025, 07:57:46 PM »
The party is about to split, Alice and Cat go to the market for food while Ashley and Yulya continue shopping and sell items
Alice turns to Yulya
Alright let's split here, we will get the food. Let's exchange items.
Hey, you need money, right?
How much?
Yulya assumes she will make much more from the sales than the items will cost
Thank you but we will have enough after the sales. Just the gold ring please!

It was an enjoyable time shopping in the warm sun with the sights and sounds of Neverwinter all around, the smells and music, it was almost as if everything was right with the world.
"This is so nice isn't it Yulya? We should go shopping more often." Ashley says with a sigh, a smile on her face as she admires this beautiful city.
Huh?
Oh yes certainly...
Yulya looks around nervously and is busy regularly casting GUIDANCE on herself to enhance her perception of potential enemies. Not everyone has an enjoyable time shopping in the city, Only on the way back Yulya relaxes a little bit



My apologies I always feel worried when our party is split. I hope Alice and Cat do not get into trouble. I wish we all could explore the city without haste. There is a lot I have never seen. And it would be nice to visit that Bath again...
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Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #187 on: March 21, 2025, 09:25:42 AM »
As Alice and Cat were looking at the selection of fish, they noted the vib of this market was a little unsavory. Cat's ears perk as she hears a quick shuffle, someone is following them and Cat knows where they are, just around a corner in the shadows of a archway between buildings. The same way you would need to go to avoid a large detour.
With Cat watching, Alice makes the purchases and then Cat tells Alice what's going on.

Learning about the ambush, Alice is not happy.[/i]
Hrmm, normally this would be a fun challenge but remember we have the cart now, that makes us stand out even more and makes us slow. Running, hiding or sneaking away won't work with this gargantuan thing. And don't go rushing head on either. We must not split and can't let the cart unguarded. Last thing we need is some idiot stealing our goods.
...
Wait, this could be a good opportunity to test those stink bomb.
Do you have any clue what our friends look like and how many they are?

Alice takes out a stink bomb and considers their options. This would by far be the most entertaining one.
Cat's ears fold backwards
I don't like this Nya I don't know how many are there Nya and this dark alley is ideal for an ambush Nya. They may not be able to defeat us Nya but steal our goods Nya. But I'm not taking any detours because of some stalker Nya!
Alice Nya!
Ready a stink bomb Nya. Go ahead with stealth Nya and peek around the corner Nya! See if whoever's there looks hostile Nya and if not clearly non- hostile Yya fling a stink bomb behind the corner Nya!



Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast [Joy the DM]
« Reply #188 on: March 21, 2025, 12:20:47 PM »
[At the Alchemist]

I apologize but this is the only way for you to get your money...
Alice vomits a pile of gold coins on the floor, then counts them.
Yep, exactly 25!
Alice hands Roseanna 25 moist but shining gp

She winces then gets a handkerchief to collect the coins, "I knew the crime was picking up but... and the coins would be safer there than a coin purse, but you really shouldn't eat these. First, you don't know where they've been and second because... because... well just because!"

She smiles again as she wipes down the coins, "At least they're clean."



...

[At the Clothier, Tailor, Taxidermist]

The old man bows again...



Alice is no thief and neither is Cat here!
I am very satisfied with this Yukata and Fox Mask! I got this as a gift but I didn't know they came from this shop! Very nice place!
But I have a somewhat odd request today...

The old man simply smiles, "Yes yes, best shop in Neverwinter, never a bad deal, anything you need."

I would like to have those ears and tail taxidermied and sewed to this cloak. You know, the ears on the hood
Alice mimics ears on her dead with her hand) and the tail on the bottom.
You can probably stuff the ears with felt or something, they should be upright but still soft so no wooden ear liner please! Oh and I apologize but I need this done by tomorrow before noon please!
How much would this cost, kind Sir?

He takes the items and holds them up, taking his time to feel the fabric and the turning pelt material, "Oh I see I see, hmmm.... Very busy, the quality is poor... see here? Cut too high, poorly done, better to have whole head, fresher that way too... Maybe I can fix, very pricey, hard to do, hmmm..." He strokes his beard then calls to the back in an unknown language. The lady from before enters politely with a sweet as pie look on her face that quickly turns sour as they argue. Voices raise and just when they look like they're about to physically fight, he turns with a smile and nods, "1 gold for best quality, and speedy delivery. I have very little time, go!" He furrows his brow and waves you away looking over the cloak and other items closely as he waits for you to leave. He tsks, "Pick up tomorrow."

[Required interaction Cat and Alice]

[Shopping]

Done shopping and still not noon, Ashley and Yulya find themselves with some free time on a nice partly cloudy, warm spring day.

I wish we all could explore the city without haste. There is a lot I have never seen.

"Well we have time, then let's go for a walk! If anything happens I'll summon Nixie, surely she can take any low level thugs. I want to see the mage tower anyway, maybe you can help me look for summoning scrolls for later."



[The Dark Alley]

Wait, this could be a good opportunity to test those stink bomb. Do you have any clue what our friends look like and how many they are?

Cat's ears fold backwards
I don't like this Nya I don't know how many are there Nya and this dark alley is ideal for an ambush Nya. They may not be able to defeat us Nya but steal our goods Nya. But I'm not taking any detours because of some stalker Nya!
Alice Nya!
Ready a stink bomb Nya. Go ahead with stealth Nya and peek around the corner Nya! See if whoever's there looks hostile Nya and if not clearly non- hostile Yya fling a stink bomb behind the corner Nya!

You notice a rather peculiar, poorly written and neglected parchment sign...



[Please make your moves. Alice may choose to do as she wishes, with or without Cat's direction, knowing that this is a market with plenty of witnesses.]

[Final purchasing summary will come soon, I have kept track of everything including your starting funds, purchases and sales.]


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Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast [Joy the DM]
« Reply #189 on: March 21, 2025, 03:37:39 PM »
She winces then gets a handkerchief to collect the coins, "I knew the crime was picking up but... and the coins would be safer there than a coin purse, but you really shouldn't eat these. First, you don't know where they've been and second because... because... well just because!"
Alice laughs
Ha, don't worry, I have eaten other things than that!
By the way, I'm somewhat of an alchemist as well!
I can not only eat but also produce next to everything. No magical items, potions of poisons for now but if you need small amounts of any chemical compounds. Think about it until we return. Ideally I need a small sample. It's not practical for larger amounts so I have to buy alcohol at the moment but once I'm back in shape...
Alice gets excited at the prospect of regaining her former power and gesticulates wildly until getting dragged out of the store by the others

[At the Clothier, Tailor, Taxidermist]
He takes the items and holds them up, taking his time to feel the fabric and the turning pelt material, "Oh I see I see, hmmm.... Very busy, the quality is poor... see here? Cut too high, poorly done, better to have whole head, fresher that way too... Maybe I can fix, very pricey, hard to do, hmmm..." He strokes his beard then calls to the back in an unknown language. The lady from before enters politely with a sweet as pie look on her face that quickly turns sour as they argue. Voices raise and just when they look like they're about to physically fight, he turns with a smile and nods, "1 gold for best quality, and speedy delivery. I have very little time, go!" He furrows his brow and waves you away looking over the cloak and other items closely as he waits for you to leave. He tsks, "Pick up tomorrow."
Alice sighs, coughs up 1gp and hands it to the old man.
Well I'm sorry, the others would never let me drag an entire wofl head with me. Please see what you can do.

You notice a rather peculiar, poorly written and neglected parchment sign...
Alice sighs again
I can't have any fun, eh? This place is a dump already, it would only become cleaner. Fine, backup plan it is!
Hiding behind the cart, Alice takes off her backpack, clothes and mask and tosses them on the cart. Morphing into a flat long goo, she stealthily creeps over the dark alley along the wall up to the corner. The opposite end of the goo mat readies a dagger to throw as it carefully takes a look behind the corner at ground level.



If possible Alice will take a peek and retreat to report to Cat. Should she be attacked, Alice will throw the dagger.

Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast [Joy the DM]
« Reply #190 on: March 21, 2025, 06:12:27 PM »
Done shopping and still not noon, Ashley and Yulya find themselves with some free time on a nice partly cloudy, warm spring day.
"Well we have time, then let's go for a walk! If anything happens I'll summon Nixie, surely she can take any low level thugs. I want to see the mage tower anyway, maybe you can help me look for summoning scrolls for later."
Yulya looks surprised.
It is not even noon? It feels like an eternity passed. We should indeed use the time then! Let us see what the city has to offer.


Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast [Joy the DM]
« Reply #191 on: March 21, 2025, 08:45:20 PM »
I can't have any fun, eh? This place is a dump already, it would only become cleaner. Fine, backup plan it is!
Hiding behind the cart, Alice takes off her backpack, clothes and mask and tosses them on the cart. Morphing into a flat long goo, she stealthily creeps over the dark alley along the wall up to the corner. The opposite end of the goo mat readies a dagger to throw as it carefully takes a look behind the corner at ground level.
Cat guards the cart and is on the lookout for potential thieves while Alice checks the corner
Nya be careful not to kill anyone Nya we don't want to get into trouble here Nya!

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Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #192 on: March 22, 2025, 09:17:29 AM »
[Monday, Spring 17, 12:00, 18C, Mostly Sunny, Southern breeze]

[At the Alchemist]


By the way, I'm somewhat of an alchemist as well!
I can not only eat but also produce next to everything. No magical items, potions of poisons for now but if you need small amounts of any chemical compounds. Think about it until we return. Ideally I need a small sample. It's not practical for larger amounts so I have to buy alcohol at the moment but once I'm back in shape...
Alice gets excited at the prospect of regaining her former power and gesticulates wildly until getting dragged out of the store by the others

The alchemist turns to Cat, "she's so precious."



...

[At the Fishing District]

I can't have any fun, eh? This place is a dump already, it would only become cleaner. Fine, backup plan it is!

Alice carefully crafts a brilliant plan of surprise and counter-attack, by becoming a golden translucent slime, in broad daylight, in front of dozens of witnesses, and sneaking around in plain sight.

In the resulting commotion, four thuggish men do step out of the shadows to see the oddity of a wild slime-like creature snaking about the market as women scream and guards are called.



[Cat and Alice, your current situation is now one of explanation to the guards as they arrive so Alice isn't skewered by level 4 fighters in plate armor.]

...

It is not even noon? It feels like an eternity passed. We should indeed use the time then! Let us see what the city has to offer.

In a rare instance of non-emergency, drama free comradery, Ashley and Yulya walk the cobblestone streets of the big city, seeing the amazing sights there are to see in Neverwinter.


The Rift


The Temple of Waukeen


The Northern Market


North River District


The Walk of Spires


The Castle


It is indeed an eclectic mix of architectures and layouts, originally founded, and the original walled city built, over a thousand years years ago, it still had the grand spires and the original castle of this coastal hub of commerce for the region. Feeding the North, South and East with wares and produce from its vast Eastern farmlands, fishers, and distributing wood from the tree herding elves of Thundertree up river. Neverwinter became known as the place where anything was possible and before Candlekeep, the premier location for aspiring mages of the swordcoast. Before Luskan, before Daggerfell, before Leilon and even Baulder's Gate, there was Neverwinter, a bastion of safety in an unsafe world, to this day known unofficially as the jewel of the swordcoast, and one of the wonders of Faerûn. And even more impressive, you travel to the tower and are surprised to see what could be the most magnificent sight yet: a recently rebuilt tower, jutting out of the city parks below, placed like a golden chalice to rival the castle, with its own bridge to the lower districts, surrounded by a beautiful garden, the new Cloak Tower. Divine in inspiration clearly built with magic for magic users. A permanent illusion of spheres representing other planes of existence circled the tower.



By looking upon it with unaided vision, it was unclear where the material world ended and the ethereal world began.

When Ashley first sees it, she drags Yulya toward it, "I don't care what I have to do, I'm getting us in there."

As you approach, you see an increasing number of priests, paladins, wizards, sorcerers, bards and other magic users, adventurers like yourself, not the snooty nobles of the gilded trade guild, a place that pales in comparison to this extravagant sky scraping tower that emanates magic like an aura of power and divinity.

The Western gate is open, guarded by spellswords who say nothing as you pass, and you walk through the gorgeous garden to the foundation of this masterpiece of arcane architecture. The gold laden white marble, quartz and granet of the stone steps and walls gave it a heavenly appearance, as if your presence here was granted only through death and acceptance after leading a righteous life.





Up some steps to the main entrance you clearly aren't stopped and fit right in to the varied few who are coming and going on this lovely Monday afternoon.

A sign over the main doors reads "Welcome to the tower of the many-starred cloak."

Inside is no less impressive, a huge repository of tomes and scrolls, surely anything that can exist, exists here.



"Oh my god!" Ashley rushes up to the nearest book shelves and begins looking, completely lost in this epic repository. "Hey Yulya, they can do all this but they need us to kill a simple white dragon?"



[Interaction Required from Yulya]

 
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Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #193 on: March 22, 2025, 03:58:54 PM »
Alice carefully crafts a brilliant plan of surprise and counter-attack, by becoming a golden translucent slime, in broad daylight, in front of dozens of witnesses, and sneaking around in plain sight.

In the resulting commotion, four thuggish men do step out of the shadows to see the oddity of a wild slime-like creature snaking about the market as women scream and guards are called.
Alice notices her mistake of missing camouflage and freezes for a moment. She decides to wiggle around in front of the 4 men to keep them distracted until guards arrive, hoping Cat will direct their attention towards them and keep them from attacking her.

As the guards arrive, Alice extrudes her adventurer's tag from the front end and waves it in front of them before turning into a puddle and then morphing into her girl form. Only then she realizes her clothes are in the cart. Oh well, been there with the Rockseekers...



Greetings, gentlemen!
Quite warm today, isn't it?

Well you see...
This may look a bit odd but I assure you there is a good explanation to this and I am not a dangerous monster plotting to eat the visitors of this mice market. Nosiree!
Alice is my name and I am a 3rd level Iron Rank adventurer...
Alice again shows her tag
...and this is my party member Cat here.

You see, we were just shopping for our next quest when we noticed somebody was following and obviously plotting to ambush us behind that corner. These 4 gentlemen to be precise!
The naked girl turns and points at them
A foolish attempt if I may say, but they probably could have stolen goods from our cart. So  was just about to scare them off. My apologies for causing such a commotion, hehe! Looks like I scared half the market as well. Sorry, sorry, I will be more careful next time but you see, we were in a hurry. Gotta return to the guild and prepare rations from all that food we bought.

Uhm, may I get my clothes from the cart now before more trouble is caused? Not that I mind but others may...

Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Reply #194 on: March 22, 2025, 07:34:20 PM »
Yulya enjoys the sightseeing and forgets her worries for a while - but only for a while. A short wile.

When Ashley first sees the Cloak Tower, she drags Yulya toward it, "I don't care what I have to do, I'm getting us in there."
Before Yulya can say anything she is dragged inside

The Western gate is open, guarded by spellswords who say nothing as you pass, and you walk through the gorgeous garden to the foundation of this masterpiece of arcane architecture. The gold laden white marble, quartz and granet of the stone steps and walls gave it a heavenly appearance, as if your presence here was granted only through death and acceptance after leading a righteous life.
Yulya is amazed but unsure if anyone is just allowed to enter. And as we know getting scolded or questioned is a fate worse than death...

Up some steps to the main entrance you clearly aren't stopped and fit right in to the varied few who are coming and going on this lovely Monday afternoon.
Yulya gets smaller and smaller with every step, ducking against the wall and pretending to not exist

A sign over the main doors reads "Welcome to the tower of the many-starred cloak."
Inside is no less impressive, a huge repository of tomes and scrolls, surely anything that can exist, exists here.
Hey Ashley I think Summer said she had an appointment with the guild master here and Freya was impressed she could move as she pleased. Can we really just waltz in here and search through these scrolls and books?

"Oh my god!" Ashley rushes up to the nearest book shelves and begins looking, completely lost in this epic repository. "Hey Yulya, they can do all this but they need us to kill a simple white dragon?"
Yulya shakes her head and looks up in thought whispering to Ashley
I never understood why Summer was so adamant we were the 'heroes' she needed. What a joke!
Maybe it has something to do with Alices ship? And I am deeply worried about the prospect that the dragon is not even behind this wide-area cold spell. Then who or what else? In any case you are right. The people here are probably magnitudes more powerful than the entire Adventurers Guild let alone us. Yet I will follow the visions from my  Guardian Angel. I am sure she will guide us.

While Yulya momentarily calms down at the thought of her Angel as she looks at Ashley, her hands slightly tremble as she looks around nervously
Now what do we do here? We should hurry who knows how long we will be tolerated here. As a cleric these spells are useless to me but I will help you search. We are looking for a spell to summon a large animal from the negative plane to tow the cart? I doubt this would be lying in plain sight here for anyone to see - at least I hope! Anything else?

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