In reply to Sederic (msg # 45):

Aoife is not big enough to carry a large container...

"I'm sorry, I have no containers with me but my belt pouch, full of various things.  I'll help with gathering the ashes, however."

Mancini has a small pouch that can hold ten pounds. After rearranging his items to empty the pouch, he offers it for use in disposal of the ashes.

"Despite the circumstances, I will still go to the Haedereum to give them an update about the shop and see if I can extract some money out of them."

In reply to Mancini (msg # 48):

The powdery remains could be swept into the clothing like a sack,  and weigh about twenty pounds all together.

"I'll carry that.  Whatever we might think of him, he was still a man, and wherever his spirit has gone, he deserves our respect."

Nodwin stands up, with a nod, and steps out of the way so Ardenas can do his work.

In reply to Nodwin Zideqick (msg # 51):

Once the'd remains are gathered, you make your way to the Hadereum.


Did Oly offer his documents,  or are they being examined elsewhere?
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 52):

Msg 42; he's going to have Spielgud check them, he doesn't much trust the Hadereum.

In reply to Oly (msg # 53):

Got it. Pm me for that.

There is much bustling about at the Hadereum.  The purple clad acokyte at the entrance seems tired and irritated.

Mancini enters the Haedereum and instantly feels waves of icy goosebumps crawl up and down his arms and legs. He has never liked to be here, but swallows his dislike of the place and their obsession with death and seeks out Flavius.

Nodwin follows along with him, allowing room for Ardenas to carry the dust to which the shopkeeper has returned.

Ardenas is not a follower of Hades himself, but he's worked with them before.  He follows where he's led, carrying the cloak with the ashes.

In reply to Mancini (msg # 55):

"Master Mancini,  what can the oriesthood of Hades do for you today?"

"We have an update on the demon bookstore," Mancini replies. "First, it was, in fact, a conduit for demons to enter this dimension without the need of special summoning. The shop itself, while not outwardly demonic or evil, did spread chaos and evil through 'rebates'. Of course,there were still contracts for those who preferred that sort of thing."

Nodwin speaks up to add "We tried to being you the shopkeeper from the store, but it seems his contract expired, and he turned in to dust.  I'm just repeating what the group understands, Mancini knows far more about this than I do.  We did bring you his remains, if they might be useful to you."  He gestures at Ardenas, and steps out of the way so he can step forward.  As an addendum, he further offers "My group assisted Mancini with his work, as we were also drawn to the shop.  They did the heavy lifting, though."

[Private to GM: Nodwin is perhaps being too honest here, but...he does happen to have Truthfulness and Selfless on his sheet.]
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"Nothing personal, but I am going to have to ask for evidence, of for someone to submit to Truthsayer."


A good persuasion roll of some kind may help your cause, Flavius sounds like he is being pressured.

"I  totally understand your position, Flavius and I agree that if a bunch of contractors of yours with what looks like a pile of dirt and a story about how the target of interest convienently turning to ash before being questioned, I'd want some more proof."

Mancini swallows hard before continuing. "Therefore, I agree to undergo the Truthsayer. And when it comes out that the events are as we have described, I'd love for you to explain to your superiors why you thought sowing outright discord with the Guild was such a smart idea."

19:45, Today: Mancini rolled 10 using 3d6.  Diplomacy (16).
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Nodwin puts a hand on Mancini's shoulder, gently.  "I'm willing to take the Truthsayer in his place.  I do not lie as a matter of faith.  I do not fear the questions you might ask me.  Mancini may know more of the politics and magic, but I was there in the shop and can cover all of those details."


[Private to GM: Just missed the roll but that should not hurt him.  More selflessness and truthfulness.
08:40, Today: Secret Roll: Nodwin Zideqick rolled 12 using 3d6.  Diplomacy 11.]

In reply to Nodwin Zideqick (msg # 63):

Your reputation for honesty proceeds you, and as a rankless member of the guild, your submission  does not insult the ranking members

In reply to Narrator (msg # 64):

"Of course, if you want some evidence that the shop also had portals to the lower plains, it is probably I that should be questioned, as only I actually passed through one such portal in pursuit of a demon. But I will only submit to that if I can be healed in return...before the event in case things go...pear-shaped."

In reply to Sederic (msg # 65):

"If your information is verifiable,  we can certainly see to that."

Questioning under truthsayer to occur, make a reaction roll at +2 each for your payouts.
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Nodwin provides his testimony.

[Private to GM: Not sure if Truthfulness and Selfless play in to this, but I added the +2.
13:31, Today: Secret Roll: Nodwin Zideqick rolled 13 using 3d6+2.  Reaction +2 (plus Selfless, Truthfulness?).]

In reply to Nodwin Zideqick (msg # 67):

The juniors get another deed of property, (2 more points of base) and $1000. Now for the rest...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 68):

Sederic provides his testimony, and also asks for a little cash if they like what is said...

[Private to GM: Reaction roll 12 unmodified. For reaction, higher is better right, so +2 is 14?]

In reply to Sederic (msg # 69):

As you are speaking on behalf of Mancini, (and his reaction bonii) Norman, Kalima, and Ardenas (Oly isnt present) you get a sack of cash, another $1500, and a temporary reaction bonus from the Hadereum

The cash amounts to slightly more than 2 days pay each.
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