You stand in the streets of Dunnold, tired, bandaged, filthy, and weighed down with treasure.

"I know we are all tired, but we may want to get rid of some of this stuff before we get a place to stay," Odhran said.  "Crunge's General Store may buy some of the items, Tor might buy some of the weapons, and it may be best if some of you start with a visit to Larkspur the Leech."

Slattery nods his agreement.

"Yes, let's sell as much as possible," he says.

"I agree," Melissa nods "Much as I'd love a glass of wine right now, we should probably fence the bulky, tracable items as soon as we can, then retire to a quiet tavern to split the spoils."
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Crunge bids you all a hearty hello and shakes each of your hands for having made it back to Dunnold in one piece, more or less. You show him the treasures you have found and he suggests taking them to Myla the Jeweler and Tovar's House of Finery to sell.

You make your way to Tovar's first to dispose of the heavier item.

Tovar's House of Finery is like a warehouse, packed with all manner of gold and silver items as well as carpets, intricate vases, and other fine sundries. You also note the presence of twelve heavily armed and armored guards.

Tovar inspects the items carefully. He frowns at the state of the gold and silver items from the exploding chest, but does find it hard to contain his admiration of the gold crown.

"I will pay 300 gold pieces for these items," he says pointing to the 14 items. "If only they had not been so roughly treated, they may have fetched more. For this crown, I offer...600 gold pieces."

Tovar motions to one of his guards who comes over with a small chest. Tovar counts out stacks of coins. Soon 900 gold pieces sit on the table, glinting, before you.

Tovar looks at you, expectantly, waiting for an answer.

Melissa casually flies over and alights on the crown, standing on its points.
"Oh come now Tovar, I don't begrudge a man making an honest profit, but we both know this crown is worth easliy twice that, even before you count it's provenance as an antique from the Wizard Fortress. Even melted down it's worth more than you're offering." She snaps her fingers and a tiny flame appears just above her hand, she looks thoughtfully at the crown for a moment before shrugging and blowing the flame out. "I won't argue your price on the other items, but you'll have to do better for the crown." She smiles pleasantly.

OOC Will-o-wisp spell, -1 WIZ
What level Saving Roll on CHR for bargaining?

OOC: Make a roll. Your total level of success with determine the reaction.

L2SR on CHR
22:35, Today: Melissa rolled 8 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system with rolls of 3 & 5.

Tovar looks at Melissa and smiles.

"You'd be surprised how few people are interested in acquiring items from that cursed place," he says. "Most things from the Wizards' fortress stink of dark magic. But...I can offer you 800 gold coins for the crown if you can provide a story to go with it."

Slattery considers chiming in with the story about the Orc and the ambush, but wisely keeps his mouth shut.  His stories usually end up with people leaving the room.

"Well," Melissa says slowly "The crown must be of great value for it was well guarded. To reach it we passed through a room containing naught but skeletons, then we bargained with a demon to secure passage, and we fought off the reanimated corpses of the last adventurers who failed to claim it, and then as a final challenge before we could claim the crown we faced a fearsome Orc cheiftain and his band; who pressed us hard but we prevailed. We only return now as our pockets are full but our bellies are empty."

OOC Some parts of that are even true :D

"Ok, 900 gold for the crown, but that's my final offer," Tovar says. "I suppose I could entice my buyers with tales of walking corpses and demons."

Tovar lays out 300 more gold coins on the table

"So that's 1200 gold pieces total for the crown and these other odds and ends. Deal?"

Melissa looks at her companions, seeking their assent.

OOC I'm happy to take the offer if everyone else is?

Odhran nods his consent.

Slattery nods as well.

"We have a deal, good sir." Melissa bows extravagantly, then lifts into the air with a smile and a buzz of her wings.

After the deal is made and they are out the door, Odhran asks, "so, to the doctor or a round of ale?"

"I could use healing," Slattery says.  "I hate to pay for it now, instead of getting healed when one of us learns the spell, but at this rate a couple of footpads could knock me over."

"Off to the sawbones it is then. We can argue about who pays for it later, over drinks." she grins. "While you and the boys are getting stiched up, why dont Thea, Oddy and I go see if there's a Wizards Guild place in town, or someone who can teach us a few spells?"

OOC - Shall we use the silver coins up first and reduce our weight load?
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“There is a Wizard’s guild.  Probably a good idea for one of us to learning healing magic and teach it to the rest,” replied Odhran.

The Wizards Guild

The Wizard's Guild is not hard to find, you simply follow the pull of magic. Dunnold's Guild is a small squat tower that stands alone in a large square occupied by well-maintained gardens.

A sign written in the common tongue plainly states that only wizards are permitted to enter the square.

Upon entering the tower you are greeted by one of the Guild Masters.

"We had heard that a new band of adventurers had returned from an expedition to the Fortress. Not all that venture there return. I have heard tales of the horrors that haunt that cursed place. But, I trust that you are here to learn and not to chat?"

Larkspur the Leech

Larkspur's office is a small wooden building. You enter the waiting room and see an older, balding human male wearing spectacles talking to a middle-age human female seated behind a desk. They both look up as you enter.

"Welcome," the man says. "I am Larkspur. I can see that your are definitely in need of my services," he says looking you over. "I can tend to your wounds if you wish and speed their healing or I provide you will medicines to dull the pain and fight off bad humors. My prices vary with the severity of the ailment. I do ask for payment in advance."

The rest of the room contains a empty bench along the wall to your right, a cabinet full of bottle and jars along the wall to your left, and a door in the wall to your left. It is labeled "Examination Room".

"A great deal can be learned from chatting," said Odhran.

"I am Ohdran and I am pleased to meet you.  And yes, we would like to learn some spells that may help when we return to the ruin."

Slattery nods to Larkspur.

"That obvious?" he says.  "How much to speed my healing along?"

"I need to learn the healing spell." Melissa states, thinking of the exorbitant fees the Guild charge and their apparently fat purse suddenly becoming a lot slimmer.

OOC : I'm sure Melissa has the highest Wiz score, it makes sense for her to be the flying first aid kit.
NB would this be a good place for Thea to get a proper staff if she wants one?

Larkspur approaches Slattery and makes a quick examination of his many lacerations and bruises.

"I can clean, stitch, and bandage your wounds and provide you with some medicines that will help speed their healing for 10 gold pieces. That should get you back up to full strength in no time."

OOC: With this healing Slattery will recover all lost CON in two days.

The wizard turns to Odhran.

"Welcome Odhran. I am Jaxik. Yes, sharing of information is certainly useful. We would be happy to hear whatever you have learned about the ruin. Our advice is generally free to Guild members."

"What spells are you interested in learning?"



The wizard smiles at Melissa.

"Ah yes, healing. That is a favorite among most delving Wizards once they have obtained some experience in the field. I can indeed teach you this spell for the Guild standard rate of 500 gold pieces. We accept coins or gems."

"Are there any other spells you wish to learn?"

"There are other spells each of us may wish to learn Jaxik, but teaching Melissa here the spell poor baby is critical at this time," said Odhran.  "But we will need to discuss our plans for returning to the ruins before committing to other spells."

"Do you currently have any magic staves available for purchase?" Thea asks of the wizard.

Slattery nods.  He doesn't know if 10 gold is a reasonable price, but he knows if  he tries to dicker the price will likely go up.

"Let's do it," he says.

"Very well," Jaxik replies. "Planning is important."

"This way Melissa," Jaxik says, gesturing toward a door behind him.

Melissa is led away into a small chamber where she is taught the words and hand motions needed to channel her magical energy so that it can heal wounds.

Melissa and Jaxik return after 20 minutes.

"Now, how will you be paying? Coins or gems?"

OOC: Melissa now knows Poor Baby. I assume you want to use coins?

"No, we do not sell items, only knowledge. You should visit Kolat's Emporium of Miracles. You will find magic staves and many other items there."

Slattery hands over 10 gp and is taken back into the examination room where Larkspur stitches Slattery's worst cuts, applies a thick yellow ointment to all of them and then dresses his wounds in clean bandages. Larkspur then gives Slattery two glass vials containing several white pills.

"Take one of each of these every four hours between today and tomorrow. Go ahead and start now."

Slattery feels much better already, and leaves the exam room relatively free of pain.

OOC: Slattery regains 3 CON immediately. He'll regain 2 CON every 4 hours. He'll be back at full CON in 2 days, unless something occurs before you head back to the ruins. I deducted 10 gp from the totals in the Experience and Treasure thread.
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"Thanks!" Slattery says on his way out.

Outside he considers where to go next.  He does need more supplies, but should wait to see how much gold the group has left after the more important spells were purchased.

He'll head back to the inn to wait for the others.

Melissa returns, her fingers itching with eagerness to try her new spell.
"My thanks Jaxik," she smiles "I look forward to learning from you again. Alas I can't hog all the new spells for myself I must let my fellow mages flex their fingers."

OOC : Melissa loves gems so will always pay in coins first.
NB Omnipotent eye might be useful? I'm thinking that glowing green orb in the corridor of not-zombies might turn out to be valuable if we know what enchantment is on it.

OOC: I deducted 500 gp from the groups treasure.

Shall we meet up at the tavern and talk about our next delve?

OOC Thea wants a new Staff I do beleive. Shall we get that first?

OOC:  Good call.  All wizards should have a staff.

OOC: Indeed!

"I would like to go to Kolat's first, if you don't mind," Thea says.  "To acquire a proper magical staff for myself, of course, but it might not hurt to also be aware of what other goods they may offer."
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Thea, Odhran, and Melissa make their way to Kolat's Emporium of Miracles. The shop is a large and impressive stone structure with intricate stone carvings of gargoyles and other beasts decorating the exterior. The entryway consists of an iron door, currently open, flanked by two warriors in full plate.

You pass by them and inside is a large, well lit open space with shelves lining the walls filled with staves, wands, vials, bottles, scroll tubes, rings, jewels, and other items. The feeling of magic in the air is intense. In front of these shelves is a polished black stone counter that runs the entire length of the wall, making a U shape. Several robed attendants stand behind the counter helping the few other customers that are present.

A woman in a long green robe behind the counter to your left greets you.

"Welcome to Kolat's House of Miracles. How can we be of assistance to you today?"

After seeing to his many injuries, Slattery makes his way to the Grey Minstrel Inn. The first floor of the inn has a kitchen and a bar as well as a dining area and places to sit in front of a large fire. Slattery feels quite relaxed as soon as he enters.

"Welcome, welcome," a tall, slender man with long silver hair says approaching Slattery. "I am Wulfrid, owner of the Grey Minstrel. Are you seeking a meal, or perhaps lodging for the night or longer? From your bandages I see you have paid Larkspur a visit. A strange man he is, but quite skilled at his profession."

"I can offer you a private room for 5 gold per night or a spot in the common room on the second floor for 5 silver per night. Both include a meal. The private room offers a bit more security, of course."

"For now you may just wish to enjoy a drink and sit by the fire?"

Slattery glances over at the fire and sees a young man sitting in chair. His equipment and manner suggest that he may be a fortune seeker like himself.

OOC: Welcome Fetcher.
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Slattery nods absently at Wulfrid.

"I'll take a spot by the fire until my companions arrive," he tells the innkeeper.  He figured they'd all want to share a private room, but would wait until everyone else showed up before getting one.

He walks over to the fire and sits near the young man.

"Hello," Slattery says as he sits down.  "Name's Slattery.  You a traveler or adventurer?"

Fetch perked up from his slump, a bit of a bewildered look on his face quickly faded as he looked over the mustachioed man. Deciding a warm greeting was best before launching into his tired and practiced routine he stood, nodded and introduced himself.

"Fetch, well met. Adventurer is a title I seek but have yet to acquire, traveler will have to do." he returned to his seat and politely gestured for Slattery to join him at the hearth. Conscious of the remnants from his cheap meal he slid a plank of breadcrumbs under his chair with his foot and offered a slightly embarrassed smile. He eyed the bandages curiously.

Slattery fingers the bandages.

"My group tried a run at the Wizard's Fortress," he admits.  "It got a little rough in there, and then an Orc with a grudge ambushed us on the way back."

Slattery takes a drink and sizes up Fetcher.

"Why do you want to be an adventurer?"

With opportunity sensed, he launched into the jaded speech he had been giving almost anyone who would listen for the last 2 days,

"For months there's been no question in my mind. Adventuring is the only real means by which I can bring about any wealth of substance in this life time." the young warrior spoke excitedly to his willing audience "It took moons to reach Dunnold, finally catching a caravan up from the south with one of Korbo's outfits. They told tales of many venturing forth from here, calling it the gateway to the Blasted Lands." after a deep breath and a throat clearing Fetch refocused himself, "Sir, there is a lady beyond my station in life that has my heart. It's as much of a want as it is a need. Truth be told I am a capable fighter but a man of very little means, for now at least, and I've balanced the risks in my mind." appearing relieved by his most concise delivery yet, he paused momentarily before admitting "I overstayed my welcome at the Houndshead so I made my way here further seeking employ. Did you say orc?" not realizing he'd worked his way to the edge of his seat, Fetch keenly awaited the man's response.
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Thea gives a nod to the woman in response.  "Greetings.  I am looking to see what sort of magical staves you have for purchase."  After a pause, she adds, "I also find myself curious about the other items you have for sale... even if any other purchases might have to wait for another day."

Slattery nods.

"An orc and his goblin henchmen," he says.  "Plus some undead, and no doubt much more.  We only saw a small portion of the complex."

"The rest of the group will have to okay it," Slattery continues, "but if you're willing to put your life on the line to get that wealth, we could certainly use another person on the front-line."

Fetch's eyes lit up and his posture straightened bolt-upright "I would be in your service, humbly asking a fair share as return." then he relaxed, just a bit, for the first time since entering town. "Do tell of your employers, are they seasoned mercenaries? Veteran knights? In what numbers??" he asked, diligently gathering information before facing any initiation, trials or whatever protocols an established and successful adventuring company must surely have.

Slattery chokes a bit on his ale before replying.

"Um," he says, "we're a bit more informal than that.  I'm not even sure who all will show up again after our last trip."

In reply to Slattery (msg # 50):

"Hmmm. I've never much stood on formality and I too dream of a day when I won't have to return for a further venture." Fetch absent-mindedly tapped a finger on an empty wooden water mug beside his chair, drifting into his thoughts and staring into the fire.

He snapped back to the conversation at hand, "I greatly look forward to their meeting, but first more water." Fetch stood holding the mug, tipped it sideways to signal its emptiness, and smiled thinking of taking his leave to head for the bar and a refill.
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"Ah yes, a wizard is always in need of a good staff. We have a standard magic staff for 100 gold pieces or a deluxe magic staff for 5000 gold pieces. One must be careful of the deluxe staff, of course, lest it take control of you."

"We have a variety of other items that may interest you. We have potions that duplicate the effects of many spells to heal injuries, cure sickness, see in darkness, become stronger or taller for a time, and so on. We also have scrolls from which to cast spells from, though they are warded so that you cannot actually learn the spell; Guild requirements. There are also wands from which you cast a limited number of  spells, though these are quite expensive."

OOC: Potions cost 200 gp per spell level. For example you could get a potion that duplicates the effects of Healing Feeling or Shield Me for 600 gp. Many spells cannot be duplicated by potions (TTYF, Whammy, Rock-a-bye, Blasting power, etc.).

Scrolls cost 350 gp per spell level. These can be any spell, but you cannot learn spells from these scrolls.

Wands or other items may be infused with different spells. For example, a wand from which you can cast Blasting Power five times (no WIZ cost) or a sword enchanted with Vorpal Blade. These will be quite expensive.

Let me know what you're looking for and I'll let you know if it's available and a price.

A server brings Slattery an ale and Fetcher more water. He asks if Slattery would like to start a tab or pay as he went.

"Start a tab," Slattery says, "we'll have friends joining us soon."  Slattery sips at the ale, trying to pace himself.  He'd heard too many stories of drunk adventurers being rolled in the tavern to want to become one himself.

"A standard staff will suffice, at least for the moment," Thea says, paying from the monies they have recently acquired, grateful to finally gain this much-needed tool.

Thea has a new staff.

There are still gems that need appraising and perhaps exchanged for coin and possibly new weapons, armor, or equipment to purchase.

But then Slattery may be waiting for you at the inn.

OOC: At this point I am going to remove Kerbouchard, Elsand, and Gugnir from the game. I won't worry about getting them a cut of the treasure.

Somewhat emboldened by Slattery beginning a tab and intending to remain at the fireside, Fetch gave a sidelong glance to him while pulling over a small wooden footstool. "Might as well enjoy the fire." Then followed up with a question for his new acquaintance as he made himself comfortable and settled into the deep highbacked chair, "Would you tell of your companions?" the youngster asked as he peered out intently over his refreshed cup "I'd very much like to know of them."

"Shall we go to the tavern and catch up with the others?", Odhran asked.  "We need to talk about the gems and if we want to learn new spells or get more items or equipment.  And we need to share some spells between members of our little group."

"Yes, I promised to teach Slatters one." Melissa nods. "Kind of promised. Ish."

"Well," Slattery says, "Melissa is a little flighty, but that ends up being extremely useful.  Odhran's a crack shot with a dagger.  Thea?  She doesn't say much, but she's there when you need her."

"They're really the core of our group," he continues.  "We'd had some others, but I think they might have decided the adventuring life wasn't for them."

"And for you to teach Thea and myself the healing spell," he replied.  "Still, let us first check to see if Slattery has finished with the sawbones."

Coming into the tavern, the short Odhran has difficulties spotting Slattery, but after moving into the room, he eventually spots their companion.  "Ah, there he is," Odhran adds as he moves toward Slattery's table.

"Speak of the devils," Slattery says as he spots Odhran and the others.  He waves for more mugs and then gestures toward Fetcher once the others reach their spot by the fire.

"Everyone, this is Fetcher," he says, "an aspiring adventurer willing to put his life on the line for loot.  Fetcher, this is everyone."

Rising to meet the group, Fetch battled equal parts nerves and excited anticipation.

"It's nearly that simple. Well met." he dipped his head momentarily in a nod.

"It has been quite a journey to begin this journey." a wide, genuine smile took over his face as he stood tall and tried to look as impressive as possible, hoping his muscled but youthful and slender frame wouldn't betray a lack of experience.
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Melissa flies towards Slattery and Fetcher, looping the loop as she does so to look suitably impressive for their new meatsheild ending her aerobatics in a hover a couple of feet from Fetcher's face.
"Why Slatters my dear," she says looking at him over Fetch's shoulder "You may have to relinquish you position as most handsome man in the party." She glances backwards and down at Odhran with a grin "I mean Human man of course Oddy - you are by far the most handsome leprechaun amongst us."
She turns back to Fetcher, twirling her cane in her fingers "Well met indeed Fetcher, if Slatters hasnt already regaled you with tales of our derring do, you must join us for a drink whilst we discuss our next move."

Fetch cultivated a deep blush and a sheepish grin as the fairy's flattery hit him like a club. He had rarely seen such a creature, certainly never this up close and personal.

He studied her with a bit of wonderment as he responded; "You must be Melissa, our mutual acquaintance here spoke very highly of you..." unsure if he could improve his standing with Slattery by embellishing a bit, "... though the details of your endeavors as a group were quite sparse."

Suddenly remembering his manners, Fetch offered a welcoming nod to Odhran, "Greetings."

"I'll take second," Slattery tells Melissa in response to him not being the most handsome human in the group.  He raises an eye at Fetcher's take on his description of the group.

"Did you all get what you needed as far as magic?" Slattery asks the others.  "I could use a few more mundane supplies.  It'll take me a few days to heal up anyway."

Thea gives a nod toward Fetcher as the introductions are made, then sits down in anticipation of a good meal and a drink or two.

"I think so," she says in response to Slatterly's question.  "At the very least, we got what we mainly wanted.  We'll see how our remaining funds look before we think about other purchases."
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"Well met Fetcher," said Odhran.  "Has Slattery been regaling you of his heroics, or is he trying to recruit you?"

Following Thea's comment, he adds, "yes, we need to consider if another spell will help our little group.  We also need to make sure we have enough supplies to stay out longer."

"Maybe we could buy a pack mule or two?" Melissa suggests, visions of donkeys laden with sacks of gold and gems filling her head.

Wulfrid approaches your assembled party with a broad smile.

"Welcome all!" he says cheerily. "I trust this is your entire party?" he asks Slattery. "Shall we prepare food and rooms for you?"

Not hearing Odhran's question amongst the cross conversations and reappearance of Wulfrid, he absentmindedly groped his increasingly light coin-purse. Fetcher made eye contact with their cheery host, giving him a subtle and stern shake of the head to indicate he didn't intend to partake in the man's queries. Fetch cast eyes around, reading the rest of the party. He was both excited and nervous of how his life would proceed from this moment.
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Slattery looks around, then nods.

"I think this is everyone who's coming," he tells Wulfrid.  "Food definitely, we'll get back to you on the rooms."

Once Wulfrid is gone, Slattery turns to everyone else.

"Rooms are 5 gold a night, the common area is 5 silver," he quickly recaps.  "I wasn't sure where our finances were.  We certainly don't want a private room each, but maybe we could all fit into one?"

"We'll definitely need some privacy for learning spells," he says, his voice lowered.

"Two rooms." The fairy says pointedly "Us girls need our privacy."
She pauses and looks around "Actually where are Kerby Gungy and Ellsy? I heard Gungy say something about visiting ancenstral dwarven lands to Kerby and Ellsy wanted to know if dwarf girls have beards, but I didnt think they'd wander off without telling us."

"Two rooms sound fine, and so does food," said Odhran.

After Wulfrid was gone, Odhran asked Fetcher, "so tell us about yourself."

"I must confess my story is one of little consequence, however the bulk of it has yet to be written." Fetch sipped a draw from his water cup while choosing his next words,
"Supposing you can consider me a sell-sword, as I grew to a man in the charge of a mercenary company I had served since childhood. Though I may lack for experience, I believe I hold gains in dedicated training and determination"

Inwardly he hoped they would all live long enough to more deeply share their stories in detail, perhaps under warm fire light with many shared adventures behind them.

Wulfrid returns with two servers who bring each of you a plate with meat, cooked vegetables, and a small loaf of bread. He also brings a pitcher of ale and another of wine. He mentions adding the charge to your tab and happily agrees to prepare two private room for as many night as you require. Morning meals are provided free of charge to his guests.

"There is no problem with being a sell-sword," replied Odhran.  "We all started off on our own."  Picking up a mug, he added, "welcome to the group."

You spend the next two days resting and recovering at the Grey Minstrel Inn.

A visit to Myla the Jeweler nets you 100 gp from the emerald you recovered from the rock grub and a total of 500 gp from the 15 gemstones from the chest.

This leaves you with a total 1832 gp and 1010 sp (minus Slattery's healing and the Poor Baby spell).

Melissa, Odhran, Thea, and Slattery spend hours locked in their private rooms trying to teach each other their newfound magic. Careful watch is kept for agents of the Wizard's Guild.

You also spend time visiting the various merchants of Dunnold in search of better weapons and armor and new equipment.

OOC: A few points:

1) Let me know if you plan to purchase any more spells from the Wizard's Guild.

2) If using Teacher, indicate who is teaching what to whom and the student should make the appropriate Saving Rolls on IQ. Remember that each character can learn two new spells per day.

3) Let me know of any other purchases that are being made. Refer to the House Rules thread for prices on weapons, armor, and equipment. If there is something not on the list you'd like, let me know.

Slattery wants to purchase pitons (more for holding doors shut than climbing), a piton hammer, and lockpicks.

He also failed to learn TTYF with the first instructor: 22:06, Today: Slattery rolled 4 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.

There's a reason why he got kicked out of the Mages Guild!

AFAIK, Melissa is teaching PoorBaby to Odhran and Thea, Thea is teaching TTYF to Slattery.

One thing Melissa wants to do in town is visit an Apothecary and find out about the poison used on the needle fragment she salvaged, ie how deadly is it from a single pinprick, and how much does a small vial of it and some three inch needles cost?

We also need to decide amongst us how long we intend to stay at the Dungeon next visit and buy provisions accordingly

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OOC: Odhran (INT 20) learning Poor Baby. Roll 10.  Total: 30.
17:23, Today: Odhran rolled 10 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learning Poor Baby.

OOC: 19:51, Today: Thea Schreiber rolled 5 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system with rolls of 4 & 1.  Trying to learn Poor Baby (IQ 15).

Slattery is able to find 10 pitons, a piton hammer, and a nice set of lock picks from the general store for 3420 gp.

Slattery fails to learn TTYF from Thea (4 AP). He can try again from both Odhran and Melissa, but remember he can only try to learn a spell twice per day.

Melissa visits Larkspur the Leech to learn about the poison on the needle. He tells her that is spider venom which can cause paralysis or at least slowed reflexes. He has something similar that he could sell her for 100 gp. This would be enough to apply to 20 darts.

Odhran succeeds in learning Poor Baby (20 AP) from Melissa.

Thea failed to learn Poor Baby (10 AP), but can try again from Odhran.

OOC: Edited since Slattery already had a hammer and pitons in his possession.
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Odhran will be happy to review the spell Poor Baby with Thea.

Do we want to make a list of the rations and such that we will need?

13:22, Today: Slattery rolled 7 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learn TTYF (IQ 12).

13:21, Today: Slattery rolled 7 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learn TTYF (IQ 12).

Missed it by that much!

Sadly, try as he might, Slattery fails to learn TTYF from any of the wizards (14 AP more though).

Slattery can try to learn one more spell over the two days of rest. Of course, you could hang out in Dunnold longer.

Melissa thanks Larkspur for the information and makes slightly vaugue promises to return should their next delve bring them fortune.
She returns to the party looking thoughtful, thinking about a good method to deliver a poison dart or needle to her intended target without getting into melee range.

Melissa could purchase blowgun with 20 darts for 50 gp. The darts would deal no damage, but could deliver a toxin with a successful hit.

The next morning, funds in hand, Thea will make her way to the small building that acts as the official representation of the Wizard's Guild in the village of Dunnold.  Upon entering, she will speak to whichever representative is present to try to schedule a time to learn the Omnipotent Eye spell.

Fetch counted his coinage, as he often did the closer his purse got to empty, before leaving the the room to start the day.

He wasn't sure who was still around under the piles of skins and blankets or might remain in their adjoined room, but he spoke up for anyone that might hear him,

"If anyone would like additional hands or company for their errands, I gladly make myself available. At some point I'll try to make my way to finding at least a few additional torches and whatever rations I can afford myself."

Fetch thinks about taking a seat in the tavern but decides to clean and inspect his equipment in the daylight, having a seat out in front of the inn.

Thea is greeted once again by Jaxik at the Wizard's Guild. She is escorted to the back room where she is instructed in the secrets of Omnipotent Eye.

OOC: Thea now knows Omnipotent Eye and was charged 500 gp.

After giving thanks to Jaxik, Thea will return to the others, and find out when Melissa and Odhran would like to try to learn the spell from her.

OOC: Odhran will be willing to learn it at any time.
Probably best to do it before we leave.

INT: 20
19:04, Today: Odhran rolled 9 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system ((3 & 6)).

Total: 29

Slattery purchases some scale armor while in town.

Try as she might, Melissa just can't quite grasp the intricacies of the spell Thea is trying to teach her. Maybe she should have drunk less wine last night...

OOC 10:35, Today: Melissa rolled 6 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learn Omnipotent Eye.

Odhran easily learns Omnipotent Eye from Thea (18 AP), but Melissa fails to get the knack of it (12 AP). She still has a chance to learn it from Odhran now, however.

Slattery finds a nice suit of scale armor for 80 gp from Bron Arvo's Armory.

The next day, Thea makes her way over to the Red Earth Leatherworks on the edge of town.  While there, she will get fitted for a suit of leather armor, as well as a pair of calf-high boots.

Even with Odhran's patient explanations, Melissa still fails to master the spell.

16:42, Today: Melissa rolled 6 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.
The random die roller really doesnt like me.

"Nice armour, toots." Melissa comments as Thea returns in her new outfit. "So, are we ready to go yet?"

OOC Melissa is rather aware of the deal they sort of made with a demon and doesnt want to lounge around :)

"It looks like we have rations, shiny new equipment, and new spells," Odhran said.  "Looks like it is time to head back."

OOC: Did we decide on two-weeks of rations?  I don't remember.

OOC: Thea never did try to lern Poor Baby from Odhran.  Let's remedy that.

19:38, Today: Thea Schreiber rolled 8 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Trying to learn Poor Baby from Odhran.

OOC: Closer, but no magical cigar.

Thea purchases a suit of leather armor and calf high boots (55 gp total), and feels much safer. Delving in just ones robes is risky business.

Melissa sits with Odhran who tries to teach her Omnipotent Eye, but the spell is sadly just too complex for her (12 AP).

Next, Thea attempts to learn Poor Baby from Odhran, but once again cannot grasp it (16 AP).

OOC: This is why the Guild can charge so much for spells.

The next day, Thea will return once again to the Wizards' Guild, paying Jaxik to teach her the Glue You spell.

Jaxik is overjoyed to see Thea once again and eagerly accepts her coin to teach her Glue You.

OOC: Thea now knows Glue You. I've deducted 500 gp from the party funds. 778 gp remains.

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Once done, Thea gives her thanks to Jaxik, and after grabbing a bite to eat, returns to their room at the inn.  She will as the day progresses, she will schedule time with Odhran and Melissa to teach each of them the spell she had just learned.

OOC: 22:09, Today: Odhran rolled 8 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learning Spell.  INT = 21.

Predictably, Melissa fails completely to learn the spell from Thea.

OOC 17:14, Today: Melissa rolled 7 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learning GlueYou.

If we're spending an extra day or two with Thea learning spell and attempting to teach us, does that mean Slattery gets another go to attempt to learn TTYF from us?

OOC: I think he's tried from all three of you, and failed.

OOC: any other spells you want to try to learn?  We can try to cram as many in your Roguish brain as we can.

Odhran and Melissa work with Thea and attempt to learn Glue You. Odhran succeeds (16 AP), but Melissa does not (14 AP).

Slattery spends some time trying to learn Vorpal Blade.

OOC: 00:38, Today: Slattery rolled 9 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learn Vorpal Blade, IQ 12.

Confident after his success with Vorpal Blade, Slattery tries to learn the more complex Oh There It Is.

17:23, Today: Slattery rolled 19 with the Tunnels & Trolls, Saving Throws system.  Learn Oh There It Is (IQ 12).

Surprisingly, that worked.

Slattery buckles down and manages to learn Vorpal Blade and Oh There It Is (28 AP total).

You all visit Crunge's General Store and procure provisions and equipment for your next expedition including 7 days provisions per person, 10 torches, and 2 flasks of lantern oil. You pay Crunge 56 gp for these supplies.

OOC: Character sheets have been updated. I spread out the torches and oil among different characters. Please review you sheets and let me know if anything needs updating. I'll assume the remainder of the group funds goes into the Bank of Dunnold.
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Melissa climbs groggily from her hammock high in the rafters, shakes her wings out and flies labouriously down to the dresser in the room she shares with Thea. Of the previous night all she can remember is someone betting her she couldnt drink her own weight in mead. It feels like she won the bet.
She breifly considers waking the other woman but decides against it. Humans can be so damn loud.
Instead she climbs on the edge of the washing bowl, takes off her clothes and belly flops into the cold water.
Emerging a few minutes later, her senses restored and hangover much reduced she magics a candle into life and dries herself in its weak heat.

"I think," she says as Thea wakes up "We'd better head back to the dungeon before we drink all our money away. Or at least I do."