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Stalking Balar.

Posted by NarratorFor group archive 0
Darius Kopaki
player, 40 posts
Guild Necromancer
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 19:06
  • msg #81

Re: Stalking Balar

Darius, standing in a corner, nodded to Aegis as he entered the tavern. "Looks like the priest might have some lead," he rasped. "Hopefully."
Aegis
player, 38 posts
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 20:28
  • msg #82

Re: Stalking Balar

Returns the nod to Darius and stands with him, looking at the patrons of the tavern.
"Maybe we can just find a merchant heading out on that road and see if we can accompany them. The common opinion seems to be that he's out and about, mayhaps he's with his men working. And I agree, dne, soon our group is gonna raise some suspicions asking around about this man, his kind tend to stick together."
As the serving girl approaches, he orders a round of drinks for his companions.
Melchizidek
player, 637 posts
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 20:44
  • msg #83

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Nassim (msg # 80):

"Where might we find this spice merchant?"
Dne Utrotare
player, 50 posts
Anyone
down there?
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 04:25
  • msg #84

Re: Stalking Balar

“If we’re to guard this spice merchant’s caravan for him, we should demand payment.  I’m not feeling charitable.”
Melchizidek
player, 638 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 06:19
  • msg #85

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 84):

"Some payment would perhaps be in order, but we are not guarding it for the entire trip, and to be honest, if we accept payment to guard his caravan, we need to guarantee that his caravan is protected. If we do not accept payment, then we are under no obligation to ensure the safety of his goods, though I would not like to see him harmed regardless."
Dne Utrotare
player, 51 posts
Anyone
down there?
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 23:12
  • msg #86

Re: Stalking Balar

“If he makes a substantial offer, why not guard the caravan for the entire journey?  Isn’t that worth considering?”
Melchizidek
player, 639 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 23:32
  • msg #87

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 86):

"There is a goid chance Balar will be back at base. If we guard for the whole journey, we will not be able to go after him. "

Did the guard know where to find the merchant?
Darius Kopaki
player, 41 posts
Guild Necromancer
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 19:14
  • msg #88

Re: Stalking Balar

Darius nodded. "I agree with Melchizidek. We have a simple task with a payoff. Let us not complicate it with another."
Nassim
NPC, 14 posts
guard
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 21:24
  • msg #89

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 87):

"He is somewhere in the guild. I doubt he is heading out any time soon, but it happened on the Southeast Road."
Melchizidek
player, 640 posts
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 23:56
  • msg #90

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Nassim (msg # 89):

"So perhaps we just disguise ourselves as merchants and head that way..."
Dne Utrotare
player, 52 posts
Anyone
down there?
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 00:37
  • msg #91

Re: Stalking Balar

“Can’t we fly and chew worms at the same time?”  Dne says off-handedly.  But he makes no further comment about the matter.
Narrator
GM, 5054 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 15:06
  • msg #92

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 90):

If you are heading out of town, some supplies might be needed.
Aegis
player, 39 posts
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 21:11
  • msg #93

Re: Stalking Balar

"We may not have to disguise ourselves at all, if we're lucky. There could be a wagon or group of merchants heading out and we could simply fall in line behind them. If not, disguising ourselves as merchants may be the best idea. We could head to the southeast gate and hope like hell that there are some well off types heading out. Sounds to me that this Balar fellow is well known amongst the merchants, I doubt any merchants would mind us following them until they get ambushed. However, I agree with dne, in that we should gather the others and head out, unless anyone needs anything from the stores. I've got rations for myself, so I should be fine. "
Melchizidek
player, 641 posts
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 21:59
  • msg #94

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Aegis (msg # 93):

Melchizadek shrugs and says in an uncharacteristically loud voice.

"Actually, come to think of it, the tithe from the local temple of Helios needs to be taken to assist some in need at Lescrue. Bandits or no bandits, it needs to get there. Perhaps if we leave sooner, they will be busy and not hear of it...lets grab some supplies and head out."

He thanks the gaurd more quietly, and gets up to leave.
Reanna Draegan
player, 231 posts
Burglar, scout
Rank 2 Admin badge
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 22:01
  • msg #95

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 94):

Reanna thanks her for her time, and gets up to leave.

If nothing else is said, she will leave the building to see who else is waiting outside when she gets there.
Dne Utrotare
player, 53 posts
Anyone
down there?
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 22:08
  • msg #96

Re: Stalking Balar

“How many supplies do you think we’ll need?  And how long do you expect this to take?”
Melchizidek
player, 642 posts
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 23:02
  • msg #97

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 96):

"Well, thats a good question. I am guessing the trip will take several days. We will need tents, beds, perhaps a mule, as well as group basics and rations."

[OOC: Basics prices are as follows, assuming 8 members:

Melchizadek, Dne, Darius, Dne, Aegis, Masugatan, Reanna, did I miss one?

Small Mule: $1000
  Halter: $5, 1.5 lbs(LTp134, use to lead an animal as opposed to riding it)
  Horseshoes (or mule shoes?) $50, 4 lbs
  Saddlebags, $100, 4 ls suggest x2
    Carried already, 9.5 lbs

Equipped Mule: $1255, BL 65 lbs, Dodge 8, weight 800 lbs, Speed 5.5, Ground move 8, SM +1

Legionary Tent: $225, 45 lbs, LTp32
Group Basics: 50, 20 lbs
Blanket: $20, 4 lbs, x8
Brazier: $80, 4 lbs
Flint: $2, 0.2 lbs

Assume 1 week supplies
Assume temperate climate (GM to confirm) so 2 quarts or 0.5 gal per person per day. Hence want 4 gal per day, without mule! Probably 5 gal per day with mule.

6 Gallon waterproof barrel: $124, 12 lbs, 48 lbs of water if full, so 60 lbs x2

1 week, 3 meals per day, 168 rations, suggest round to 200, $400, 100 lbs

Gear: $1165, 317.2 lbs

Total: $2420, 326.7 lbs

Load: <=65 lbs, No Encumbrance, Move 8, Dodge 8
     <=130 lbs, Light Encumberance, Move 6, Dodge 7
     <=195 lbs, Medium Encumberance, Move 4, Dodge 6
     <=390 lbs, Heavy Encumberance, Move 3, Dodge 5

After giving Tithe, Melchizadek can put in $500. If we find an extra $200, we can upgrade this to a saddle horse.]
This message was last edited by the player at 10:24, Sat 07 Apr 2018.
Reanna Draegan
player, 232 posts
Burglar, scout
Rank 2 Admin badge
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 23:03
  • msg #98

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 97):

Reanna unfortunately has no cash at all!
Darius Kopaki
player, 43 posts
Guild Necromancer
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 20:23
  • msg #99

Re: Stalking Balar

"Buy a mule, or rent a mule? The latter should be much cheaper," Darius rasped. "I can scratch together some money."
Narrator
GM, 5063 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 20:31
  • msg #100

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Darius Kopaki (msg # 99):

Renting a mule can be done for $20 a day, with a deposit of $200 and a blood and hair sample for the spellcaster employed by the livery stable to Track you with.
Melchizidek
player, 643 posts
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 22:09
  • msg #101

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Narrator (msg # 100):

"Renting a mule, with the halter and saddlebags, would certainly be cheaper. Who can handle animals to take responsibility for it?

That would bring the price down to $1505, assuming no longer than 7 days.
"
Masugatan
player, 163 posts
street thug
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 23:38
  • msg #102

Re: Stalking Balar

OOC: Are Masugatan and Reanna with the others?
Reanna Draegan
player, 233 posts
Burglar, scout
Rank 2 Admin badge
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 23:41
  • msg #103

Re: Stalking Balar

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 102):

Reanna has returned. Can we assume we are all back together on the street outside, heading towards a supply shop?
Masugatan
player, 164 posts
street thug
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 05:12
  • msg #104

Re: Stalking Balar

OOC: That sounds reasonable.
Aegis
player, 40 posts
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 22:50
  • msg #105

Re: Stalking Balar

"I have $140 in coin to my name, but I will pitch in. No animal handling abilities to speak of, whatsoever though. Whatever coin any of us pitch in will be worth it in the end when this bounty gets cashed in, though.
Melchizidek, would you like to be in charge of the coin?"

He fishes around in his coin purse, pulling the coin out and offers it to melchizidek if he wants to be in charge of the coinage, trusting that a man of the cloth would not take advantage of him.
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