Adventure: Food of the Gods (DM: ryryguy, Judge: renau1g)

Mewness · Jan 23, 2010

ryryguy said:
The half elf throws up her hands in exasperation. "I thought I was hiring adventurers, not lawyers." She cranes her neck to look up at Papolstaanas again. "And you're really from Bacarte?"

"Yes, I've lived there all my life," Papolstaanas replies. "Why?" He asks the question in genuine innocence.

ryryguy said:
Hedra stops pacing and looks around, turning her piercing gaze on each of you in turn, skipping only the deva. "Ms. Azryah says she's on board. How about the rest of you - in or out?"

"I'm in, I'm in!" Papolstaanas says, in a tone of such excitement that his voice comes out almost as a squeak. He wishes he knew why he was hearing scary voices in his head a short time before, but it's probably not a good idea to say anything now; frankly, he's amazed that Hedra has offered him a job at all. Telling a new employer that one has suddenly started hearing voices in one's head is probably not the best way to keep a job. "Thank you, Miz Hedra," is the only other thing he manages to say.

[sblock=rolls]nature then insight: 1d20+6=22 1d20+1=16[/sblock]
[sblock=about the beans]How disappointing. I used to chew coffee beans, and found them quite zingy even in very small amounts... mostly because the caffeine seemed to take effect on me very fast that way.

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OnlytheStrong · Jan 23, 2010

Jynxx smiles as he sees the woman check her ledger, "Milady, if you prefer we hurry, then perhaps the price should increase. I do not wish to hurry and cause my companions harm if we can avoid it. There should at least be enough gold envolved to cover both our personal expenses and any that may be occured if one of us are injured. I do not believe these brave souls are worth a mere 100gp."

[sblock=perception and ... diplomacy?]

1d20+10=24 perception

1d20+10=11 diplomacy[/sblock]

Mezegis · Jan 23, 2010

[sblock=OOC]Looks like we've got ourselves a quest! Also, I just realized... Chaku is the AoE of the group,

DM query: Howl of Fury, would it upset you if I RP the AoE effect of it as a shockwave/thunderclap of my weapon impact instead of me yelling out thunder damage? I'll go either way, I just pictured the attack more the former than the later, and was wondering your opinion on it. [/sblock]

BenBrown · Jan 23, 2010

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I've figured out why "Food of the Gods". Very Clever. And here I thought it was going to involve giant rats

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Mewness · Jan 23, 2010

@BenBrown: Wow. That looks like some kinda movie.

ryryguy · Jan 23, 2010

OnlytheStrong said:
"I cannot let the deva venture alone, what kinda of man would I be?" Jynxx pauses momentarily, "Do you know anything about this 'other customer'?"

"I told you, he didn't say much about him," Hedra says, but then sits back and thinks for a few moments. "Hmmm... the only thing I can think of is that Krassus seemed sort of impressed with whoever it is. And Krassus is kind of a snob. So maybe some noble or someone like that?"

LadyLaw said:
"The way you describe Krassus it certainly sounds possible that whoever the other buyer is could have brought some muscle in to scare him. Seems odd that someone else would have found him by random chance if the island is so wild. We may be looking at some sort of espionage. Either way, it makes me wonder what else these things might be good for besides brewing strange beverages."

"Well, I did try to keep the plantation quiet," Hedra says. "But I had that tasting a few weeks ago, so everyone would have known I must have some sort of source. That could have gotten someone sniffing around. Though the tasting was such a flop, I don't know who'd have cared to."

She continues, "I guess another possibility is that Krassus might have blabbed to someone. But I doubt that too - he has many flaws, but indiscretion's not one of them. Maybe one of the plantation workers?"

Mezegis said:
Chaku thinks for a moment on Hadra's comments, I am no lawyer, but I like the sound of this honest mission. I am Chaku, howling warrior of what was the Windreaver tribe, and I offer my lifeblood for this challenge. Setting down his massive hammer, he locks gazes with the mistress of ships, and casually pulls one of his hand axes from their leather sheaths and puts a small nick in his hand. He then squeezes out a few drops of his blood onto the floor. He then resheaths his axe, letting the small wound heal on it's own.

That minor display complete, he retreaves his maul and looks back to the group. Now that that little bit is complete, who else will join us on the great beanhunt?

Hedra is slightly taken aback by Chaku's blood drawing, but after a moment she nods. "Thank you, Chaku," she says seriously. "I welcome your aid." Then she mutters something under her breath.

[sblock=Perception DC 15 (passive)]"I'm gonna remember that move next time the Stevedore's Guild contract is up for renewal..."[/sblock]

BenBrown · Jan 23, 2010

ryryguy said:
"Well, I did try to keep the plantation quiet," Hedra says. "But I had that tasting a few weeks ago, so everyone would have known I must have some sort of source. That could have gotten someone sniffing around. Though the tasting was such a flop, I don't know who'd have cared to."

"Perhaps someone who has some other use for the beans, or some way of processing them," says Kaeysari.

ryryguy said:
She continues, "I guess another possibility is that Krassus might have blabbed to someone. But I doubt that too - he has many flaws, but indiscretion's not one of them. Maybe one of the plantation workers?"

"Hopefully, it will be obvious once we're there," says Kaeysari. "But our job is to insure the safe delivery, not to discover who is responsible for word getting out about the plantation, correct?"

ryryguy · Jan 23, 2010

Mewness said:
"Yes, I've lived there all my life," Papolstaanas replies. "Why?" He asks the question in genuine innocence.

Hedra shakes her head at the kobold. "Never mind..."

Mewness said:
"I'm in, I'm in!" Papolstaanas says, in a tone of such excitement that his voice comes out almost as a squeak. "Thank you, Miz Hedra," is the only other thing he manages to say.

"Good."

BenBrown said:
"I'm in," says Kaeysari, "I wanted to make sure we weren't being hired as assassins, or simply to rough up peasants. And I will gladly protect this chef of yours."

"Excellent. And Castofle shouldn't really need any protecting as long as he stays in Fulcrum. But I'd appreciate you keeping an eye on him while you're around."

OnlytheStrong said:
Jynxx smiles as he sees the woman check her ledger, "Milady, if you prefer we hurry, then perhaps the price should increase. I do not wish to hurry and cause my companions harm if we can avoid it. There should at least be enough gold envolved to cover both our personal expenses and any that may be occured if one of us are injured. I do not believe these brave souls are worth a mere 100gp."

[sblock=perception and ... diplomacy?]

1d20+10=24 perception

1d20+10=11 diplomacy[/sblock]

[sblock=rolls]It was supposed be an Insight check, not a Perception check, but it doesn't really matter, you can always choose to haggle if you like.

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"Hmmph," Hedra grunts. "All the rest have already agreed to the terms. But tell you what. If you bring back good information that helps me open up a new market for zocalti, like maybe the identity of this mystery customer, I'll kick in another fifty gold each. How's that?"

// and forgot to post this earlier, but this is maybe the more important bonus:
Major Quest (500 XP):
Fulfill Hedra's Order for Zocalti Beans On Time

ryryguy · Jan 23, 2010

BenBrown said:
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I've figured out why "Food of the Gods". Very Clever. And here I thought it was going to involve giant rats
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[sblock=A-ha!]Wow, earlier than I expected! (And that movie does look pretty crazy.)

I was going to mention, if someone should experience a sort of out-of-character "Aha!" moment like it sounds BenBrown has, please don't blab it out to the other players. Hoorah for Ben not doing so before I posted this note.

(You can PM me to confirm your insight though.)[/sblock]

ryryguy · Jan 23, 2010

BenBrown said:
"Hopefully, it will be obvious once we're there," says Kaeysari. "But our job is to insure the safe delivery, not to discover who is responsible for word getting out about the plantation, correct?"

"Right," Hedra confirms. "And I'm still hoping there's no real problem and it'll be a cakewalk. You'll ship out on the Bluebell Lady." She recites the address of a wharf in the Outer Harbor. "She sails just after dawn, so don't be late. She'll be the ship to bring you back from Fulcrum, as well. Captain Jardin will wait for your return with the beans."

"Now then, if we're agreed on terms, Neb downstairs will work up some contracts for you. But I also like to seal things with a good old-fashioned handshake." She comes back around the desk to stand before you with an outstreched palm. She looks each in the eye as you shake her hand.

"And..." Hedra looks back out the window, checking the position of the sun. "I was going to introduce you to Castofle, he was supposed to stop by now..." She crosses to the door and starts down the steps, beckoning for you to follow.

"Neb! Where the hells is Cas?"

"I sent Rin after him,"the mustachioed clerk responds. "She says he's in his kitchen choppin' stuff and won't leave. He's sulkin' 'cause they didn't invite him to that *#&@! fancy cookin' contest."

Hedra puts her hands to her head and grimaces before turning back to the group. "Well, you'll just have to meet him on board ship. And he WILL be on that ship."

"Good luck, and bring me back those beans!"

[sblock=Next steps]It's late afternoon/early evening. If there's anything you want to do in Daunton - additional preparation or investigation maybe - you can do so. There is no rush.

When you're ready to depart, make a post saying that you've arrived at the Bluebell Lady.[/sblock]