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<blockquote data-quote="Aust Thale" data-source="post: 6963712" data-attributes="member: 6804768"><p>~ <span style="color: #ff0000">The diamonds and rubies clearly should be sold to LeGrande, and the polished amber, bloodstone, and opal to the town jeweler</span>. ~</p><p></p><p>Respen to Dewydd: "<span style="color: #0000ff">Thank you for negotiating with Mr. LeGrande. I think we have secured the proper disposition of the gems into currency, which will allow an easier split of the spoils.</span>" </p><p></p><p>Respen to Mr. LeGrande: "<span style="color: #0000ff">Sir, you have a deal for the diamonds and rubies. I presume you have strong bags for transport? I'd also like to have one of your cards of introduction, if you have one to spare. We'd like to establish a longer-term relationship with you, if that suits you. I realize that may sound rather presumptuous insomuch as we have just met. However, our party means to adventure, and perhaps occasionally misbehave. (Respen winks elfishly) We hope to make an arrangement over time that you would find...edifying?</span>"</p><p></p><p>After completing the transaction, Respen invites Mr. LeGrande to share a spot of additional breakfast as a sign of goodwill and manners, and perhaps ask him to share a story or two of Wintershiven, being so far afoot that he wouldn't feel awkward at the questions. Respen doesn't tarry long, excusing himself at the proper time to visit the jeweler, the butcher, the alchemist, and the weapon-smith (see OOC comments fore and aft for disposition). </p><p></p><p>In addition, Respen takes the opportunity to correct his ledger on his parchment, as well as documents the high points of their trip from Dyvers to and in Caltaran. People, places, notes of consequence. Questions. And so on. Respen recalls fondly his mentor at home and his sayings...the witticisms passing as wisdom, and the actual advices that produced lasting benefit. "<span style="color: #4b0082">The memory of a wizard is keen indeed. Helps to write it down.</span>" </p><p> </p><p></p><p>[sblock="Disposition of Acquired Items Before And For Trip Back to Dyvers"]</p><p>Party & Transportation: </p><p></p><p>Maxwell - light riding horse - travelling west back home</p><p>Karth - light riding horse - staying in Caltaran</p><p>Vega - light riding horse - travelling back with party</p><p>Dewydd - warhorse, 2 extra saddlebags</p><p>Kasnik - warhorse </p><p>Lathir - light riding horse & 2nd light riding horse (Sugarfoot), 2 extra saddle bags</p><p>Sylvar - light riding horse, 1 extra saddlebag </p><p>Vale - light riding horse, 1 extra saddlebag</p><p>Respen - light riding horse, 1 extra saddlebag w/ 3 weeks iron rations</p><p>Crestwall = 1 prisoner in manacles - secured in paddy wagon pulled by transport horses (Need DM input)</p><p>Gus the St. Cuthbert - </p><p>Large Polite Angus the Bear - </p><p></p><p>(<span style="color: #008000"> Horse Carrying Capacity: Light load <=150 lbs; </span></p><p><span style="color: #008000">Medium load, 151–300 pounds; </span></p><p><span style="color: #008000">Heavy load, 301–450 pounds. Drag load 2,250 pounds. </span>)</p><p></p><p>Items Carried, Status, & Location: </p><p></p><p>All current coinage (blended total): </p><p><span style="color: #0000ff">847 gp. (16.94 lbs.) </span>= 607 gp. original group stash + 240 gp. (sell deer horns & falchions)</p><p><span style="color: #0000ff">322 sp. (6.44 lbs.)</span></p><p><span style="color: #0000ff">1527 pp. (30.54 lbs.)</span></p><p></p><p>Group Stash: </p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00"></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 48 manticore spikes - 24 lbs. <strong>- Lathir wants share or all</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Composite Longbow - 03 lbs. <strong>- Sylvar wants</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Quiver/ 20 arrows - 03 lbs. <strong>- Sylvar wants</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Venison - 300 lbs. (paid butcher 60 lbs.)</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 2 Chainmail Shirts (on whomever can carry it) - 50 lbs.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 50 ft. silk rope - 05 lbs.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Greatsword - 08 lbs. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 2 waterskins - 08 lbs.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 1 Short sword - 02 lbs.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 1 Dagger - 01 lb.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00"></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">Magical Items (in small bag/large pouch): </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Rumpled Hat, was a comb? (magic) - .25 lb. <strong>- Respen wants</strong> </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Cloak (magic) - 03 lbs. <strong>- Sylvar wants</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Ornate Belt (magic) - .05 lb. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 1 vial of clear liquid with a blue tint (magic) -.10 lb.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- Ornate Ring (magic) - 00 lb.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- CURSED POLYMORPH RING IN A BOX - 00 lb.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00"></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 1 set of Ruined studded leather armor (formerly magic/masterwork) - 17 lbs. (400 gp. to fix+wizard re-enchant) <strong>- Dewydd wants</strong> </span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00">- 3 vials of dark liquid - Carrion Crawler brain juice; hunters use to paralyze prey -.3 lbs. (140 gp. ea. vial.x3=420gp.) <strong>- Respen wants</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00"></span></p><p><span style="color: #ff8c00"></span></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Respen asks assorted party members their wish to have or use/split part of their proceeds. It appears that Vale can assist in carrying the coinage without encumbrance. His backpack seems extraordinarily sturdy and light on his back. Respen places the separate carrying bags based on coin type into the main part of Vale's backpack. It magically (wink wink) appears to fit perfectly.</p><p></p><p>The top of the paddy wagon appears to hold (as discussed with DM and at his discretion) a built-in chest/metal storage box with a hefty clasp. In addition to anything that Sheriff Denby wishes to send back to Dyvers along with Crestwall (including Crestwall's personal effects, as well as Sheriff's letters to Lieutenant Benfield), the party's acquired but yet unidentified magic items fits into the box as well. The remainder of the gear fits into canvas sacks that tie down in front and back and along the sides of the box, held in place by the acquired rope against railings along the top of the wagon. </p><p></p><p>Respen decides to divvy the remaining venison among the party, forcing an additional 33.33 lbs. of encumbrance for everyone. He and Vale decide to split 20 lbs. between them, give Gus 6 lbs. or so of venison that he promptly makes a meal of, and give the remaining 40 lbs. to the innkeeper as a gratuity and goodwill for future stays. Caltaran seems a pleasant place. Vale might like to settle here one day, perhaps sooner than later if he keeps having issues with his feet. Respen wants to be able to lay his head down without worrying about brigands, even if he isn't sure when that might be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aust Thale, post: 6963712, member: 6804768"] ~ [COLOR=#ff0000]The diamonds and rubies clearly should be sold to LeGrande, and the polished amber, bloodstone, and opal to the town jeweler[/COLOR]. ~ Respen to Dewydd: "[COLOR=#0000ff]Thank you for negotiating with Mr. LeGrande. I think we have secured the proper disposition of the gems into currency, which will allow an easier split of the spoils.[/COLOR]" Respen to Mr. LeGrande: "[COLOR=#0000ff]Sir, you have a deal for the diamonds and rubies. I presume you have strong bags for transport? I'd also like to have one of your cards of introduction, if you have one to spare. We'd like to establish a longer-term relationship with you, if that suits you. I realize that may sound rather presumptuous insomuch as we have just met. However, our party means to adventure, and perhaps occasionally misbehave. (Respen winks elfishly) We hope to make an arrangement over time that you would find...edifying?[/COLOR]" After completing the transaction, Respen invites Mr. LeGrande to share a spot of additional breakfast as a sign of goodwill and manners, and perhaps ask him to share a story or two of Wintershiven, being so far afoot that he wouldn't feel awkward at the questions. Respen doesn't tarry long, excusing himself at the proper time to visit the jeweler, the butcher, the alchemist, and the weapon-smith (see OOC comments fore and aft for disposition). In addition, Respen takes the opportunity to correct his ledger on his parchment, as well as documents the high points of their trip from Dyvers to and in Caltaran. People, places, notes of consequence. Questions. And so on. Respen recalls fondly his mentor at home and his sayings...the witticisms passing as wisdom, and the actual advices that produced lasting benefit. "[COLOR=#4b0082]The memory of a wizard is keen indeed. Helps to write it down.[/COLOR]" [sblock="Disposition of Acquired Items Before And For Trip Back to Dyvers"] Party & Transportation: Maxwell - light riding horse - travelling west back home Karth - light riding horse - staying in Caltaran Vega - light riding horse - travelling back with party Dewydd - warhorse, 2 extra saddlebags Kasnik - warhorse Lathir - light riding horse & 2nd light riding horse (Sugarfoot), 2 extra saddle bags Sylvar - light riding horse, 1 extra saddlebag Vale - light riding horse, 1 extra saddlebag Respen - light riding horse, 1 extra saddlebag w/ 3 weeks iron rations Crestwall = 1 prisoner in manacles - secured in paddy wagon pulled by transport horses (Need DM input) Gus the St. Cuthbert - Large Polite Angus the Bear - ([COLOR=#008000] Horse Carrying Capacity: Light load <=150 lbs; Medium load, 151–300 pounds; Heavy load, 301–450 pounds. Drag load 2,250 pounds. [/COLOR]) Items Carried, Status, & Location: All current coinage (blended total): [COLOR=#0000ff]847 gp. (16.94 lbs.) [/COLOR]= 607 gp. original group stash + 240 gp. (sell deer horns & falchions) [COLOR=#0000ff]322 sp. (6.44 lbs.)[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]1527 pp. (30.54 lbs.)[/COLOR] Group Stash: [COLOR=#ff8c00] - 48 manticore spikes - 24 lbs. [B]- Lathir wants share or all[/B] - Composite Longbow - 03 lbs. [B]- Sylvar wants[/B] - Quiver/ 20 arrows - 03 lbs. [B]- Sylvar wants[/B] - Venison - 300 lbs. (paid butcher 60 lbs.) - 2 Chainmail Shirts (on whomever can carry it) - 50 lbs. - 50 ft. silk rope - 05 lbs. - Greatsword - 08 lbs. - 2 waterskins - 08 lbs. - 1 Short sword - 02 lbs. - 1 Dagger - 01 lb. Magical Items (in small bag/large pouch): - Rumpled Hat, was a comb? (magic) - .25 lb. [B]- Respen wants[/B] - Cloak (magic) - 03 lbs. [B]- Sylvar wants[/B] - Ornate Belt (magic) - .05 lb. - 1 vial of clear liquid with a blue tint (magic) -.10 lb. - Ornate Ring (magic) - 00 lb. - CURSED POLYMORPH RING IN A BOX - 00 lb. - 1 set of Ruined studded leather armor (formerly magic/masterwork) - 17 lbs. (400 gp. to fix+wizard re-enchant) [B]- Dewydd wants[/B] - 3 vials of dark liquid - Carrion Crawler brain juice; hunters use to paralyze prey -.3 lbs. (140 gp. ea. vial.x3=420gp.) [B]- Respen wants[/B] [/COLOR] [/sblock] Respen asks assorted party members their wish to have or use/split part of their proceeds. It appears that Vale can assist in carrying the coinage without encumbrance. His backpack seems extraordinarily sturdy and light on his back. Respen places the separate carrying bags based on coin type into the main part of Vale's backpack. It magically (wink wink) appears to fit perfectly. The top of the paddy wagon appears to hold (as discussed with DM and at his discretion) a built-in chest/metal storage box with a hefty clasp. In addition to anything that Sheriff Denby wishes to send back to Dyvers along with Crestwall (including Crestwall's personal effects, as well as Sheriff's letters to Lieutenant Benfield), the party's acquired but yet unidentified magic items fits into the box as well. The remainder of the gear fits into canvas sacks that tie down in front and back and along the sides of the box, held in place by the acquired rope against railings along the top of the wagon. Respen decides to divvy the remaining venison among the party, forcing an additional 33.33 lbs. of encumbrance for everyone. He and Vale decide to split 20 lbs. between them, give Gus 6 lbs. or so of venison that he promptly makes a meal of, and give the remaining 40 lbs. to the innkeeper as a gratuity and goodwill for future stays. Caltaran seems a pleasant place. Vale might like to settle here one day, perhaps sooner than later if he keeps having issues with his feet. Respen wants to be able to lay his head down without worrying about brigands, even if he isn't sure when that might be. [/QUOTE]
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