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15:08, 16th February 2025 (GMT+0)

Faction: Force Grey.

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DM
GM, 186 posts
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Dice Fibber
Tue 7 Jan 2025
at 17:52
  • msg #1

Faction: Force Grey

Having considered her options overnight, Pali (and Ben??) wants a second visit with The Blackstaff. Vahjra Sahfar seems very young to be so powerful, but other wizards have not been able to pry the Blackstaff from her hands, so perhaps age has nothing to do with it.

The gates of the tower automagically open for you, and you enter again into the grand stair case that extends up into obscurity. A door floats down to the top of the stairs and Vahjra walks out from it.

"Welcome back. Unlike your Harper friend we are not spies. We are a force that demands attention throughout Waterdeep. It is crucial that it is known that there are good wizards and magic adept ready at any moment to stop those who would do evil. Is this something you agree with?"

It must be obvious she was watching you talk to horses and attend operas.
Pali Nujam
player, 96 posts
Yuan-ti Pureblood Wizard
HP 20/20 AC 12
Wed 8 Jan 2025
at 05:18
  • msg #2

Faction: Force Grey

"Scrying," Pali stated it matter-of-factly rather then phrasing it as a question.  She couldn't help but smirk.  Her parents used to scry on her from time to time when they were trying to make sure she was not doing anything bad.  Probably worried their daughter was entering some dark domain or conjuring some unspeakable evil.  Speaking or which...

"I need to say something.  Last time I stood here I wondered if I should tell you about myself, but I hesitated out of fear.  I think I'm ready now."  Pali straightened her posture as if expecting the worst.  "I am a necromancer."  She only paused a second before continuing, owning to the fact she felt it necessary to explain as her admission was usually met with disgust or worse whenever she had revealed that fact to someone before.  "I hold no evil in my heart.  I have no desire to conquer or rule over someone else.  I use my tools to achieve goals.  My tools just happen to be the undead and a host of necrotic spells.  Those goals I speak of I think will align with your own and those which center on the wellbeing of others I dare say.  If you accept that, I will join you."
DM
GM, 191 posts
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Dice Fibber
Wed 8 Jan 2025
at 18:14
  • msg #3

Faction: Force Grey

Vahjra walks all the way down the stairs so you are on the same level. She nods that she heard you, but doesn't smile or give any reassuring expressions.

"Thank you for your honesty. You are right. Our goals align. Once of Force Grey's primary objectives is to prevent loss of life. I have often wondered why wizards are able to perform necromancy but cannot perform the most common cleric healing spells. As to my knowledge, no necromancer has ever become great AND good, but if you're willing to accept my guidance I will gladly help you.

As a member of Force Grey, you are simply on call to respond to emergencies whenever they arise. You will be paid 100gp a month to drop whatever you are doing when I call---but don't worry, we answer only to the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, I shouldn't be calling you too often, maybe once a week if that.

Copying spells costs time and money, like I said yesterday I will give you 100gp and I also have a spellbook with some level 1 necromancy spells if you want to copy them. And I have a mission for you."


You can choose to keep the money or spend it to learn up to 2 level 1 spells.
Pali Nujam
player, 97 posts
Yuan-ti Pureblood Wizard
HP 20/20 AC 12
Wed 8 Jan 2025
at 22:16
  • msg #4

Faction: Force Grey

"I don't need to be the best.  Just good enough to do the job.  I think that is where a lot of them go wrong."  Pali replied, visibly relieved at the reaction she got.  She hadn't realized it before, but she had held her breath in her wait for the Blackstaff to reply and let it out with a long sigh.  "I appreciate the money for spells.  I definitely need all the gold I can get."


Pali accepted the spellbook and money for the ink and paper, intent on copying them down ASAP.  However she didn't run off yet.  "I'm ready for the mission.  Give me the details so I can get to work."  She smiled, already feeling better about accepting this invitation.



OOC: Consider that money already spent.  I won't even add it to my sheet it was spent so fast. LOL

Gained Cause Fear and Ray of Sickness. 

DM
GM, 202 posts
Story Spinner
Dice Fibber
Thu 16 Jan 2025
at 17:22
  • msg #5

Faction: Force Grey

Blackstaff gives Pali her own room to work in, it has a small library with almost all level 1 spells in various spell books for Pali to copy. Including the known necromancy spells.

The desk is well made, rich mahogany. The office chair is comfortable, rich Chultian leather, perfect for long hours of study. The floating glow globe automagically follows Pali around the dimly lit room whenever she feels the need to stand up and stretch.

After she is done, as if knowing exactly when she had finished, Blackstaff returns to the room. "Here is your first mission. Seek out Hlam, a monk who lives in a cave on the side of Mount Waterdeep. Ask him what he’s heard about threats to the city, but try not to annoy him or overstay your welcome.”"



Those who climb the mountainside to reach the cave must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or arrive with 1d4 levels of exhaustion. Trying to get Hlam (see appendix B) to share information requires a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check.

Pali Nujam
player, 104 posts
Yuan-ti Pureblood Wizard
HP 20/20 AC 12
Tue 21 Jan 2025
at 02:40
  • msg #6

Faction: Force Grey

Pali set out on her own, not wanting to bother her companions with this seemingly trivial mission.  She dressed warmly and up the mountain she went. Her natural resilience helping her brave the climb which might tire out someone who was less physically inclined--she being an exception to the normal wizards she had encountered.  Heck her own brother and sister were downright frail.  A fact proven one day after one prank made her so angry she knocked her brother unconscious by pummeling him physically.  Needless to say, they never picked on her again.  That only was reinforced once she had her growth spurt in puberty.

Once there however she wasn't sure about this Hlam.  The Blackstaff had basically described him a being ill tempered to her which put her off her game a little.  In the end she went with an attempt anyway.  "Mr, Hlam.  I was sent by the Blackstaff Vahjra.  You have any information about any imminent threats to the city, she would appreciate you sharing it."  She smiled, nervously.  "I would appreciate it too."



OOC:  Nailed the Con save.  Missed the persuasion by one.  *facepalm*

21:23, Today: Pali Nujam rolled 21 using 1d20+2.  Con Save. – 21  WOOT!

21:24, Today: Pali Nujam rolled 11 using 1d20+3.  Persuasion Check. – 11

DM
GM, 206 posts
Story Spinner
Dice Fibber
Tue 21 Jan 2025
at 14:38
  • msg #7

Faction: Force Grey

The old hermit lived up to his reputation, zero grace, "The worst threat is annoying apprentices who overstay their welcome."

And so you return down the mountain safely but nevertheless a failure.

Reputation 0.

A new mission will be given later.
DM
GM, 229 posts
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Dice Fibber
Thu 30 Jan 2025
at 17:00
  • msg #8

Faction: Force Grey

Force Grey Ranks. Gray Hand Initiate (1), Junior Gray Hand (3), Senior Gray Hand (10), Force Grey Initiate (25), Defender of Waterdeep (50)
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