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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Old One" data-source="post: 68467" data-attributes="member: 83">InterludeWe took care of some record keeping between sessions...Here is the text of the synopsis I provided for the players:Campaign Update #4The last week has passed quickly.  Andrimia, Drusilla and her friends from the “Red” faction have secured you in a “Safe House” under a dilapidated warehouse in the Dock Quarter.  Size of the bounty on your head ensures that numerous bounty hunters and mercenary groups searching for you.  On Andrimia and Captain Rook’s counsel, you decide to stay put, although you are able to communicate with the Cathedral through mundane and magical means and are able to arrange for your “stash” to be transported to the hideout for a large “tip”.During your stay in the safe house, you learn the following: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> The “Greens” are more numerous and better organized than the “Reds”, which is essentially a loose federation of independent merchants who espouse free and unrestricted trade.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> The “Greens” on the other hand, preach organization – to enable economic clout through setting tariffs, negotiating trade treaties for the entire city and presenting a united front under the leadership of the Merchant’s Council.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Most of the “Red” cells operate autonomously, only coming together to meet a significant threat.  Andrimia and Captain Rook (whom you gather are more than just “friends”) are trying to change that.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> They feel they need proof that Antoinine Sestius and his “Greens” are allied with the Shadow Blades.  Most of the other “Reds” think it is too risky to provoke a direct confrontation with the “Greens” or the Shadow Blades, but Andrimia and Captain Rook are convinced that they could sway public sentiment with the proof of the Elder Sestius’ involvement.  They have about 1 month before the election takes place.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Although they have some “street muscle”, the “Reds” lack the skills of the party.  To that end, Andrimia and Captain Rook request that your group hit one of the two outlaying Shadow Blade hideouts to seize journals, papers, books or a high-level prisoner that could make the connection.  They have a spy on the inside that can get the PCs close and it would be a “hit-and-run” type raid.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Abbot Patroclian sends a general message that he is quite concerned with the allegations against the party, since a Priest of Light is among them, but wishes them well until the truth can be uncovered.  He assures you that your newly purchased mounts and Pratto will be cared for.  He also sends several private messages back and forth to Lew.</li> </ul>You are able to complete any training backlog at a 25% discount and the “Reds” safe house possesses small practice rooms for most rogue and fighter skills.  You can also replace mundane equipment, although the costs are 25% higher than normal.  Within the gear taken from the dead mage during the rescue, you find the following after careful examination: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> 4 scrolls containing the following spells (all at caster level 5): knock, water breathing, cat’s grace and levitate</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> A small spell book, containing the following spells: 0-Level (detect magic, read magic, dancing lights, mage hand, light), 1st Level (endure elements, hold portal, true strike, charm person, jump, shocking grasp), 2nd Level (Melf’s acid arrow, flaming sphere, blur, mirror image, cat’s grace, levitate), 3rd Level (water breathing, lightning bolt).  The book is engraved with the name “Ilrayn”.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> 2 potions of cure moderate wounds</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Mixed coinage totaling 426 denarii</li> </ul>Captain Rook’s ship’s mage, an attractive Caeldyn named Valyria, express keen interest in the book.  She is willing to trade a number of scrolls and/or potions for the tome.A meeting has been set after dinner to discuss your plans with Andrimia, Captain Rook, Valyria and Drusilla…~ Old OneNext: Interlude - Quintus Gets a Familiar!</blockquote>

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