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1: Great Northern Outfitters.

Posted by StarMasterFor group 0
Ero Sulaanin
player, 7 posts
Elf
Wizard
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 14:12
  • msg #18

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Ero straightens up a bit.  "Yes.  Yes, I am."

Though he is loathe to admit it, Ero realizes he needs these humans.  He needs to rebuild his spellbook.  And if copying spells from others is the fastest option?  It will be like . . . it will be like copying spells from an old copy of his spellbook to a new copy.  He tries to console his ego by reminding himself he had probably researched these spells before.

He pulls a simple brown leather file from his pack.  "What spells do the two of you know?"
Cunaar Clothar
player, 14 posts
Human
Wizard
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 16:08
  • msg #19

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"That is the elf way of saying, 'Thank you for your generous offer,'" Cunaar says to Marianna.

Cunaar is always ready and eager learn more. As his master Erdofal used to tell him, "Knowledge belongs to no one person. It is the possession of all who would seek it."

"As for me, my master provided me with the following spells: Identify, Detect Magic, Comprehend Languages, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, and Shield."
StarMaster
GM, 14 posts
Inscrutable
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 16:54
  • msg #20

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"Well, I'm glad that's set," Gundren finishes. "I have hired another group of individuals to guard the wagons while on the road. Remember, your primary function is to guard Marianna. Their function is to guard the wagons."

"Yes, yes, yes, I know they are pretty much the same thing, but this way, if an issue should come up, everyone knows what they should do, though clearly, if Marianna is in danger, the others are likely to come to her aid as well."

"Anyway, the others have agreed to guard the wagons tonight as well, and I told them to report here about supper time. They should finish loading the wagons by then."

"Now, before I leave, do any of you need paid in advance? To buy equipment and such?"


He clearly eyes Maldor speculatively.
Maldor
player, 18 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 17:01
  • msg #21

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Maldor scratched his head. Receiving money before the task is performed? The option had not occurred to him. Would the large dagger slid down his right boot be enough of a weapon, in case of an attack on Marianna? Although fit of form, certainly some basic armoring would be better than Mal's clothing.

Should he raise his hand? Should he clear his throat? The tall half-orc felt awkward, not understanding the proper procedure.

At last he decided to bow to the greater purpose.

"Maldor has some need" he offered. "If of not bad will, would be happy to go to shop to make better guard."

Mal was anxious to not displease his new employer. Would the dwarf be unhappy of offering the money right away?
This message was last edited by the player at 17:02, Sat 02 Aug 2014.
StarMaster
GM, 16 posts
Inscrutable
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 17:18
  • msg #22

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"Very well," Gundren replies to Maldor. "Tough you might be, but I daresay a bit of armor couldn't hurt, or perhaps a sword."

"Maldor, right? I've seen you over at the pub. You are a hard-worker. Here's the 20gp for your service."
He hands Maldor the 20gp.

"If you feel you require a bit more, I could, perhaps, see my way to lending you a bit extra."
Mithra Stormraven
player, 1 post
Human
Fighter
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 17:38
  • msg #23

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Almost at the last moment, an armored warrior woman approaches. Though not over tall, her two-handed sword looks rather imposing all on its own.

"I do not need an advance on payment," she manages to say with a humorous lilt in her voice, "but I, too, will take the assignment to protect the Little One. You have too many wizards. You need a strong fighter!"

"No disrespect to you, Maldor, but if a good strong arm is of benefit, then two such arms are even better, right?
She slaps Maldor on the back good-naturedly.
StarMaster
GM, 21 posts
Inscrutable
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 18:17
  • msg #24

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Maldor knows of a blind Dwarf armorer named Durthon over in the Works (noisy smelly part of town) that reworks damaged armor. If you don't mind it looking piecemeal (i.e. a piece from here, a piece from there, etc.), you can get most armors for half-price.
Cunaar Clothar
player, 15 posts
Human
Wizard
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 18:42
  • msg #25

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Cunaar hears the exchange between the dwarf and the half-orc.

As Marianna and/or Ero head back to the inn to trade spells, he excuses himself.

"I will be with you shortly, Marianna. Oh dear me, have I told you my name. Cunaar Clothar, late apprentice of Erdofal the Diviner. I will gladly trade spells with you after a small errand I need to run."

As he steps away, Cunaar tries to attract Maldor's attention. "May I have a word with you?"
Maldor
player, 21 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 19:24
  • msg #26

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Maldor graciously accepts 20 gold pieces from the dwarf. He felt the weight in his hand. He could not remember what so much money felt like. At the Black Scarab, he did not handle payments. He cleaned the floor. He lifted crates. He growled at unruly patrons. He thanked kind ones. But money?

No. Twenty gold was virtually all the cash in the world to the amnesiac half-orc.

Maldor thought for a moment. Durthon, an old acquaintance of pub owner Owren. Mal suspected that the two were former adventurers together, but he did not wish to press Owren by asking. Some things are best left in the past. He knew that his former employer did not have a good final go of it. Let gnawing rats have their cheese.

"Maldor thank boss for pay" Mal offered. "Maldor go get supply, come back. Thank you for genero..."

Mal stumbles to finish the complicated word. At least, complicated for him.

"...sity."

As soon as he received Mithra's hearty slap on the back, Mal's forehead wrinkled. Oh, it was a showing of fighter's kinship.

"Well met, warrior woman" Mal simply offered.

As he turned to head for the Works, Mal noticed one of the humans giving him a signal. Did he desire to speak with the tall fighter? After a short pause, he approached.

"Human want speak with Maldor?"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:24, Sat 02 Aug 2014.
Cunaar Clothar
player, 16 posts
Human
Wizard
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 19:36
  • msg #27

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Cunaar smiles. What interesting companions he is falling in with.

"Yes. I desire to speak with you. My name is Cunaar. I would like to give you a gift that you can use to buy whatever equipment you may need."

He holds out a small pouch with 40 gold pieces in it.
Maldor
player, 22 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 22:35
  • msg #28

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Maldor's jaw dropped, revealing more of his two lower jutting teeth. He was speechless for a moment.

"That... that big money" the half-orc haltingly remarked. "Maldor..."

He held open his hand, showing his upfront payment for the job.

"Maldor have money. Maldor no wish take money belong to kind human."
Cunaar Clothar
player, 17 posts
Human
Wizard
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 23:14
  • msg #29

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"I quite understand your sentiment ..." Cunaar begins before his own vocabulary catches his attention.

"Maldor is kind to not want to take my money. But I want Maldor to have armor so he can live longer and keep the human safe."

The young wizard who knows nothing of the charm of sharp blades and pain tries to figure out another way to appeal to Maldor.

"Or maybe you could buy a big axe. Very sharp. Very pretty."
Ero Sulaanin
player, 8 posts
Elf
Wizard
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 01:54
  • msg #30

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Cunaar Clothar:
"As for me, my master provided me with the following spells: Identify, Detect Magic, Comprehend Languages, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, and Shield."

Ero purses his lips.  Humans are so inelegant in their names for spells.

"It's good to see your master left you with a well-rounded foundation.  I can offer you Crimson Petals from the -- eh, what do you call it?  Oh yes, Burning Hands.  I can offer you Burning Hands and Sleep for Magic MIssile and Shield.  A fair offer?"
Maldor
player, 23 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 02:16
  • msg #31

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

The tall half-orc swallowed while thinking.

"Human is kind. But... But Maldor know where he get armor for good money. Maldor will find weapon with what dwarf give."

Maldor gave a respectful nod.

"Maldor is thankful."

And with that, he stepped toward the road and headed down the row of buildings.

It took little time for Maldor to find the building that he was looking for. He had made pickups from Durthon before for patrons of the Black Scarab. Although without sight, the dwarf's hands worked as if guided by the gods.

Maldor stepped inside and instantly noticed that the light was dim. Of course, Durthon did not need the light. But his assistant did. Nomsiz, the soft-spoken aide to the dwarf, acted as if he could read Mal's mind. He turned the lantern light up, illuminating the front room.

Although not large of space, the room contained a number of items that Maldor would normally only dream of having. Had he owned armor before? Or had he always used just the clothing on his back? Having no memory before he was found in the Tower District was sometimes disturbing. Then again, any bad memory was hidden as well.

"Ah, it is Orwen's tall friend" said a deep voice to Mal's right. He looked over. Durthon had made his way from the back. He used his hand to follow the counter close to his customer.

"I do not recall an order to be picked up" Durthon smiled, revealing his yellowed teeth, a couple missing.

"No. Maldor customer today. Maldor go on trip to Phandelver. Help dwarf at outfitters protect daughter."

Durthon's smile broadened.

"So your dreams of adventuring are coming true? Splendid! It is protection that you are in need of?"

Maldor pointed to the corner. He knew that the dwarf could not see what he was doing, but he also knew that he had a mysterious extra sense.

Durthon had not lost his smile. He followed the counter some more until he came across a set of studded leather armor. It had obviously been produced from pieces of different sets... colors and protrusions were different across it... but it looked sturdy.

Durthon easily lifted the armor and placed it on the counter. Maldor's hands almost shook before he touched it.

"This protection good. It solid. It firm at seams. Maldor like."

The dwarven armorer scratched his hairy cheek.

"It's yours, if you desire it" Durthon offered. "And since you're a friend of Orwen's, I'll give you a deal."

Another broad smile.

Maldor placed the armor over his clothing. It fit his figure as if made for him. He stretched to make sure that he would be able to move with it on. And then he noticed something else.

Leaning against the corner was a greatclub. The large weapon looked pristine. What of its weight? Could Maldor afford both the studded leather and the weapon?

A little time had passed back at the outfitters before the group there noticed a tall figure headed their way. Getting closer, the could notice that it was a proud Maldor, now donned in his new purchase and with the greatclub over his shoulder. It was as if the half-orc was meant to be equipped as such.

Maldor set his backpack down next to the nearest wagon and turned to Cunaar. He thumped his chest, indicating what he had found.

"Maldor make deal for armor. Find big club. Maldor thank for offer. But Maldor good."

His smile was the first that his fellow adventurers had seen.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:20, Sun 03 Aug 2014.
Cunaar Clothar
player, 18 posts
Human
Wizard
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 02:25
  • msg #32

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Cunaar returned the nod and slid the coins back into his belt pouch beneath his robes.

As Ero stumbled in search of the name of his spell, Cunaar thought to himself that elves always make things so much more complicated than necessary. Leave the poetry to the bards, Cunaar liked to say.

"That would be just fine. Even if you had nothing to offer me, I would have happily share what I have. As I hear it, young Marianna has a room at the inn. Perhaps there we can find a couple of candles and a desk or two."
Marianna Fireheart
Precocious, 6 posts
Human child
Wizard
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 05:54
  • msg #33

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"Okay let's go to the inn. I have Fire Bolt, Prestidigitation and Ray of Frost as Cantrips, as well as Burning Hands, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield and Sleep.", Maria says as she heads to the inn, "I think it better we should do this someplace more quiet than the taproom."
Cunaar Clothar
player, 20 posts
Human
Wizard
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 17:43
  • msg #34

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"By all means. After you, Lady Fireheart."

Cunaar smiled as he remembered the games he used to play with his younger sister -- Sir Cunaar the Bold and Lady Clothar the Dazzling. He smile fades as he recalls a darker memory.

He shakes his head and motions for Marianna to lead the way, trying to recover some semblance of his smile again.
Maldor
player, 27 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 19:05
  • msg #35

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

The overheard conversation among the magic casters confused Maldor. He did not understand the depth of what they were saying, as simple as it was. The half-orc had no idea about the arcane arts. In fact, he had a lack of knowledge about most things. His injuries those months ago removed whatever was in his head.

But fighting prowess... that seemed understandable. He approached Mithra.

"Good to have other fighter with group" Mal remarked. "Maldor not have to push away all goblins if goblins be found."

He scratched his jaw.

"Maldor no remember what goblin look like. But if there are goblins, you and me, we push hard, yes?"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:06, Sun 03 Aug 2014.
Ero Sulaanin
player, 9 posts
Elf
Wizard
Mon 4 Aug 2014
at 14:11
  • msg #36

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Marianna Fireheart:
"Okay let's go to the inn. I have Fire Bolt, Prestidigitation and Ray of Frost as Cantrips, as well as Burning Hands, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield and Sleep."


"No Light?" Ero asks as they head out of the taproom.  "I would think that would be the first spell one would teach a human.  We shall fix that, young lady.  You'll never have to worry about stumbling around in the dark again."

"I see your Master gave you a good spread of melee spells, but you miss the true majesty of the arcane arts without some basic divination spells.  Identify and Detect Magic will let you sense the magical properties imbued in items."

Marianna Fireheart
Precocious, 7 posts
Human child
Wizard
Mon 4 Aug 2014
at 22:53
  • msg #37

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Maria leads her two new friends to her room. The girl is in one of the more modest, though not too modest rooms in the inn. She will open her spellbook to her new friends and show them her spells.

OOC: I do not know how to copy a spell from a spellbook although I read the rules. So if I am to understand I need to pay 50 gold and spend at least 2 hours learning a spell?
Cunaar Clothar
player, 21 posts
Human
Wizard
Mon 4 Aug 2014
at 23:40
  • msg #38

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

Cunaar pulls out a simple wooden box that contains his inks. "If we want to get a good night of rest, we might need to limit our efforts tonight."

OOC:

That is how I read it. 50 gp and 2 hours per level of the spell. I will note as well that cantrips are not recorded in spellbooks. The rules for copying spells specify that spells must be 1st level or higher. Cantrips known are set by the wizard class table. I take that to mean we can't teach each other cantrips the same way we can share spells.

StarMaster
GM, 24 posts
Inscrutable
Tue 5 Aug 2014
at 01:35
  • msg #39

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

As I interpret the rules, I'd say that cantrips take up so much of your mental faculties that until you expand them (normally through level progression), there's no room in your mind for new cantrips.

Same thing really for regular spell slots, the difference being that these are 'empty' slots until you fill them up by studying a spell.

At the same time, like those 'empty' spell slots, you can fill up one of your cantrip slots with a different cantrip, but you lose the one you knew.

As for the 50gp, that's normally the cost for the special paper and the special ink to 'store' the spell in your spell book. Essentially, you are putting power onto the page in your spell book. Normal paper and ink can't handle the arcane power.

So at this point, I'll say each of you have two blank pages in your spell books, and sufficient ink left to scribe two spells into your book.

Ero Sulaanin
player, 10 posts
Elf
Wizard
Tue 5 Aug 2014
at 19:25
  • msg #40

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"We can transcribe one tonight and save the other for when we arrive at our destination," Ero suggests.  "It's always better to take the time to do it right.  Mistakes are costly."

I'll take Shield.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:21, Wed 06 Aug 2014.
Cunaar Clothar
player, 22 posts
Human
Wizard
Wed 6 Aug 2014
at 01:52
  • msg #41

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"Yes. And painful, too."

OOC:

Cunaar will copy Sleep into his spell book.

Marianna Fireheart
Precocious, 8 posts
Human child
Wizard
Wed 6 Aug 2014
at 03:38
  • msg #42

Re: Great Northern Outfitters

"Agreed.", Maria says and she decides to take Detect Magic as her new spell.
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