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The Beast of Veroigne.

Posted by NarratorFor group archive 0
Kirpich Rockson
player, 1264 posts
Rockin' Earth Cleric
HP: 10/10, FP: 11/11
Fri 24 Sep 2021
at 23:13
  • msg #595

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Hannatti (msg # 594):

"Naturally, if she is so inclined. I had assumed so..."
Aethul
player, 335 posts
Shevnian Ranger
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 02:50
  • msg #596

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

As had I, but thought we needed to make that clear and official with the Baron's assent.
Hannatti
player, 103 posts
Noble Errant
HP13/13, FP13/13
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 05:41
  • msg #597

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Aethul (msg # 596):

Hannatti says nothing but exhudes enthusiasm.
Balir Ironhide
player, 415 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 11:41
  • msg #598

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

Balir nods satisfied "Looks like we are in agreement then," he says looking at the baron. "My companions and I will go lay plans on how to best deal with these fiends. Does the baron wish for a particular proof of kill, or will it be enough that we move into the tower? After all, vampires tend to turn to dust when killed, making it somewhat difficult to bring home a trophy," he adds looking at their employer.
Baron Marcel Pequenaud
NPC, 11 posts
Lord of Veroigne
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 17:04
  • msg #599

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 598):

"I would accept proof of occupancy and ability to endure sunlight as fair demonstration."
Balir Ironhide
player, 416 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 17:09
  • msg #600

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

"Hehehe", Balir puts up a small laugh at the barons terms. "Very well, that seems fair enough," he answers with a smile. Balir looks at his companions "Shall we withdraw and make plans then?"
This message was last edited by the player at 17:10, Sat 25 Sept 2021.
Kirpich Rockson
player, 1265 posts
Rockin' Earth Cleric
HP: 10/10, FP: 11/11
Sat 25 Sep 2021
at 22:25
  • msg #601

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 600):

"Indeed. We should seek what preparations we need to spend our current reward on before we depart. If we may now take our leave..."
Baron Marcel Pequenaud
NPC, 12 posts
Lord of Veroigne
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 02:12
  • msg #602

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 601):

The baron dismisses you.... you notice that the sacks the silver is in are quite stiff, and are dyed green with a pattern of black chevrons and dots... the colors do not correspond to the red and black check with a golden sheaf that are his colors.
Kirpich Rockson
player, 1266 posts
Rockin' Earth Cleric
HP: 10/10, FP: 11/11
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 03:36
  • msg #603

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Baron Marcel Pequenaud (msg # 602):

Kirpich will check the sacks before leaving the courtroom, taking some of the silver out of the sacks to inspect it.

He will also ask the treasurer to change it into larger currency...
Hannatti
player, 104 posts
Noble Errant
HP13/13, FP13/13
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 06:48
  • msg #604

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 603):

Hannatti shadows Aethul.
Balir Ironhide
player, 419 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 07:53
  • msg #605

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

It appears that baron has taken the silver from another noble and is now trying to get rid of it to hide evidence. But silver is silver, and as they have left the court room Balir suggests "Perhaps we should split the silver now, and put it in our own pouches. I believe that would be a wiser decisions. And as for the vampires I have already told what I learned, and I think we will need as much of an edge to ensure we loose no one to the curse. We should all carry a few wild roses to throw in front of us when they come towards us, and should carry some garlic vines all over our bodies. Pretty much like a second layer of armor. And we can also try to rub out weapons in garlic, and see if that helps a bit. Remember that he was known to be the greatest swordsman of these lands, so we can ill afford to come unprepared. And since we also know how his coat of arms looked like, I will have my shield painted in those colors. After all, that tower, and thus the coat of arms are to be ours soon anyway. I hope to be able to draw his attention by doing so, and as he attacks me, you lot should remain unharmed."

OOC:[Private to GM: I just realized that the tower might not even be on the baron's lands, and he could be giving away a tower he has no rights over. Is the tower on the baron's lands?]
As you can see I assume Balir already told the others of what he learned at the Archives. For ease of reference I have copy/pasted it here:
quote:
after an hour, the archivist returns.

Generally speaking, I was not able to find much more about this type of undead, except that they hold a dread of wild roses, and must stop and count the thorns if rhey are cast in their path, and they have an active dislike of garlic.
On the other hand, I know a good bit more about the master of the tower where you faced these things; I found a disposition of his arms from forty years ago, at the beginning of the plague.
He was a knight called Monsieur Gerard Nonpareil, for there was no match to him with a blade.. He was also called Gerard of the two trees, for his shield, which was divided with a white field above a black one, and a black tree on the white gield, with a mirrored white tree below it on the black field. His lady Margeaux was accused if witchcraft and he slew the magistrate,  decapitating him. for this, The twice former Baron, the grandfather of the baroness and good baronet James, was to send a company of his men to see justice done, but alas, he was stricken with plague.  Monsieur Gerard closed himself in the tower and was presumed dead of the plague.  After that, I have no records here, but there might be some in Sonne, for he was from there, and like most of his people, a Triunist.  Those folk do keep records, but not in a language I can read."

Also, Sonne is about a week away, and I am not sure we can learn anything relevant there.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:58, Sun 26 Sept 2021.
Aethul
player, 336 posts
Shevnian Ranger
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 01:34
  • msg #606

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

He smiles when Hannatti follows him and slows to let her walk beside him I'll see that you get a bit of cash, so you can prepare too. I expect it's more than I will need , though we shall see.
Kirpich Rockson
player, 1268 posts
Rockin' Earth Cleric
HP: 10/10, FP: 11/11
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 02:24
  • msg #607

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Aethul (msg # 606):

Kirpich is saving up at the moment, so he is happy to lend out cash as long as he gets it back later, unless he can commission an Orichalum shield (Fine Orichalcum Shield, Large Mirrored No Boss, 11.5 lb, $10,465, DB 3)...or a very fine, balanced, silver armour piercing pick ($5740, 3 lbs)
This message was last edited by the player at 03:08, Mon 27 Sept 2021.
Balir Ironhide
player, 420 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 06:42
  • msg #608

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

"Guys, we still have the skin from the Slorn. Should we try and find out who gets that skin, so an armor can be made from it. As you can probably deduce, I am somewhat interested myself, and could buy it off the group. However, I will admit I don't know how it will be wearing that thick leather beneath my chain mail, so if the armor maker says it won't be practical then it won't make much sense that I buy it.
Either way, if anyone of you would prefer getting a superior leather armor made then we could certainly work something out.
Oh, and Kirpich, with whatever money I have left I could also lend you some for that pick you were talking about it might come in handy against the vampires, if we could get one fast."

OOC: I was actually never told if we did have the skin from the Slorn, so now I am just assuming that we do.
The GM told me Slorn armor would be a leather armor with DR 5. I already have DR 5/3 on my armor, and I am not sure how it would work together with that. One wears other armor (normally clothes armor but leather is also possible) below chain mail, and I am not sure how much extra DR I would get from using this Slorn armor underneath my chain. (GM, how would that work, please?)
However, if anyone of you (Hannatti included btw) would like the armor then I am fine with that too as long as it strengthens the group. - Especially if Balir can't wear the Slorn armor beneath his chain.
Kirpich Rockson
player, 1269 posts
Rockin' Earth Cleric
HP: 10/10, FP: 11/11
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 09:49
  • msg #609

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 608):

Stacking armour incurs a DX penalty, which will reduce attack rolls as well as dodge rolls.

But Kirpich still has $5756 for a total of $9756 from the previous expedition, though he will be looking at giving $400 tithe, probably to the poor given there is no temple of Grom around. For the shield he might need a loan, but for the pick, he could get it outright.

Perhaps some could look at getting enchantments on their weapons instead...$5,000 for +1 to hit or armour divisor (2) or +1 damage...any would make it a magic weapon.
Hannatti
player, 106 posts
Noble Errant
HP13/13, FP13/13
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 10:48
  • msg #610

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Aethul (msg # 606):

Hannatti returns Aethul's smile when he slows for her and then casually takes his arm. She says quietly, "Thanks for being so nice. I'll gladly accept any money you're happy to throw my way. I don't have much just now; [whatever $15 equates to] certainly not enough for any real shopping therapy." She chuckles. "It good to be getting out from under the baron. He's... difficult. But the Baroness is sweet."

As Kirpich offers to lend her money, Hannatti says, "That's kind of you. Just now I have no visibility of how to repay such, but if it's truly excess money and I have a real need I will ask, if that's acceptable to you."

Finally, when the very solid-looking dwarf offers a chance at leather armour from the beast, she replies, "That is very generous, my good Sir Dwarf." She disengages from the ranger and bows deeply. "If this is available for me in whatever manner I am definitely delighted and would seek to be of the greatest service possible to your group." Her eyes widen and her smile grows from ear to ear at the prospect - after all, isn't top quality leather the dream of all swashbucklers?[Private to Aethul: When Hannatti talks about the Baroness being sweet, she gently squeezes Aethul's arm twice as if to promise him something sweet.]
This message was last edited by the player at 09:54, Mon 04 Oct 2021.
Balir Ironhide
player, 421 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 12:04
  • msg #611

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

Balir looks Hannatti and nods "Yes, well, I assume whomever gets the skin would have to compensate the rest of the group, as it is quite an item to get. And then on top of that comes a significant sum that would be paid to the master armourer capable of crafting the armour itself. But we will see what the group can agree upon."

OOC: Yeah, I actually did know about the -1 dex for stacking. But it can only be done if the inner layer is flexible and concealable, and actually my chain mail IS just that. So yeah, I would take the -1 dex for 10/8 DR. Balir would be a fucking tank. Well, more like a fort as he wouldn't exactly have top nudge movement speed. BUT I have to make sure that our GM agrees this is possible. (Also, you actually DO have some cloth/leather armor on beneath a chain mail as you can't really just wear it on your skin or even with a normal shirt, so I was also inquiring is something could be gained in that regard).

Either way, I interpret this as Kirpich not being interested, and we still haven't heard from Aethul nor Marlena (the latter not in quite a while).

Also, I am not sure how we split gear we find in the group. Do we just keep loosely track and say you got this, then somebody else gets this (that is how we did it in my old groups)? Do we keep track of the approximate value and try to split along the way? Or do we pay the group straight up whenever anyone gets something?
The latter is quite the troublesome way (and not super cool for party cohesion as focus will be on money rather than friendship), but since Balir is a Greedy Dwarf in a relatively new group, he will assume this how things work until another agreement is made.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:32, Mon 27 Sept 2021.
Aethul
player, 337 posts
Shevnian Ranger
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 19:42
  • msg #612

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

I would like to see how that leather might do for me as well, but it may be too thick and heavy. Let us ee what the leather master suggests.


[Private to Hannatti: He just pats her hand, he likes her spirit and is happy to share a bit.]
Balir Ironhide
player, 422 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 20:04
  • msg #613

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

"Well, that settles that then. We are 3 who are interested. And I admit I may not have the strongest claim as I am already well armoured. Let's go have a chat with that armourer then."

OOC: Asking to skip to the shop of the best damn armourer to make super duper leather armour of difficult skin in this city, please :)

Also, Balir would like to a bunch of garlic vines and and wild roses ... not sure of they can be bought though, as the do have to be wild.
Narrator
GM, 9441 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 20:41
  • msg #614

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 613):

whoo: several things:
Marlena and Snorri are NPCs. Marlena is wearing light leather, with brigandine (DR5) torso and head armor.
Snorri is wearing a mix of light and heavy scale, for DR5/3 variously and has a magical axe.

orichalcum and enchanted items are not available in this podunk town, but silvered weapons, and even fine ones are.

iy would take a week to get the armor made, it ammounts to epic dragonhide as it is from a unique dire terrible slorn.

it could be made to fit anyone in the group and weighs as much as a DR 2 leather outfit.

the 5pt advantage Armor mastery would not only let it stack with other armorwithout penalty, but allow for a further+1 DR...

the tower is on the Baron's land

the amount of hide set aside for the shield could become torso only armor for a slender person
Aethul
player, 338 posts
Shevnian Ranger
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 22:18
  • msg #615

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

Given the size of the beast, we can't get more than a single set of armor from it? That I presume then must be arms, legs, torso and head then?
If we went for two "Leather Jackets with arms" from the hide, would that be possible?
Kirpich Rockson
player, 1270 posts
Rockin' Earth Cleric
HP: 10/10, FP: 11/11
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 22:37
  • msg #616

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Narrator (msg # 614):

Kirpich will look at the very fine, balanced silver armour piercing pick mentioned earlier then. What would it take to make his signature gear armour fine? As this would increase mundane value, I assume this will also increase power item value?

He will want to recharge that armour as well...
This message was last edited by the player at 22:39, Mon 27 Sept 2021.
Balir Ironhide
player, 423 posts
Dwarf
Warrior
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #617

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

OOC: @GM :I have never heard of the "Armor Mastery" advantage. Is it homemade? Or in which book can I find it?
Does it give full DR from both armors and then the +1 on top? Or does only give highest DR and a +1 on top?
Either way, it seems like an advantage I could be interested in.

Also, how much $ should I remove for the roses and garlic?

And finally, I didn't know there was some skin set aside for a shield? What was the idea here? A high DR shield? Or what? I mean it would eventually break anyway? I think I am bit confused, so perhaps someone can help me out in understanding the purpose, please :) ?

@Aethul: Considering there is enough for a full set + an additional torso only, I think it is safe to say there is also enough for 2 leather armors with arms :). But I would personally not be a fan of that.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:28, Tue 28 Sept 2021.
Aethul
player, 339 posts
Shevnian Ranger
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 17:06
  • msg #618

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

In reply to Balir Ironhide (msg # 617):

No, likely not something a Dwarf would want, but compared to my DR 1 Leather Jacket, a big plus. With Armor Mastery, I can maintain my bow skill and have significantly better protection.
Narrator
GM, 9445 posts
DM says
roll for initiative!
Tue 28 Sep 2021
at 17:08
  • msg #619

Re: The Beast of Veroigne

armor mastery is in DFRPG and functions with any DR over 2, and would allow stacking, and adds 1 to DR as well.
garlic is $20 for everyone,  wild roses you might need naturalist to find.

the supposition re:shield was that it was fire resistant.
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