michael_noah
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[sblock=ooc]She's got raise dead, and that's it.[/sblock]
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[IC] The Trouble at Durbenford
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"I'll get what we need in order and return shortly."
If no one objects, Konstantine procures the 130 platinum and the wand taken from the giant. He also takes any coin contribution offered (notably Padraig's almost 3,000 gold of coins and gems). Finally, he rifles through the deceased's possessions. He grabs the coins they have and then a couple of things of worth.
The bard then leaves the temple and tries to find the best places to: first, learn what the wand does and its worth; second, sell enough of the items to get the coin needed (even if that will take trips to several shops to get the best prices); three, find two gems of sufficient value for the spell.
[sblock=OOC]Specifically I'm taking from Jasper: +1 mithral breastplate 5,200 gp; Adamantine Morningstar 3,008 gp; Amulet of Natural Armor +2 8000 gp; Ring of protection +1 2000 gp; coins 666 gp
From Zagnak: Greatclub, Shock +1 8305gp; Cloak of Resistance +2 4000gp; Gloves of Ogre Power +2 4000gp; Amulet of Natural Armor +1 2000gp; coins ? (I didn't see any on his sheet)
First, find out what the wand is (using the coins taken from Jasper and Zagnak to pay for identification) and sell it (whatever it is). If more money is needed, first take from the coins taken from Jasper and Zagnak. Then take from the platinum. Then take from the contributions of the party members (which includes almost 3,000 from Padraig and a minor 350 from Konstantine, plus anything anyone else wants to add). Then start selling Jasper and Zagnak's equipment to make up the difference: cut the remaining difference in half, allocate that between the two, and sell from each of them what is needed to cover their own share, hoping to sell as few of the items as possible (with the understanding that I'll likely only get roughly half the actual value).
My rationale is that the wand, whatever it is, is something we didn't have before, so better to sell it than sell our belongings. Then pay as much as possible using our cash (starting with the dead people's cash), since selling stuff means losing money (since buying it back later will cost more than what we sell it for). We can owe Padraig later. If we have to sell belongings, Konstantine is of the opinion that it should be their stuff. He knows that the stuff he took is worth more than enough, but he took a variety so that he can sell things proportionate to what is actually needed (e.g. don't sell the 8,000 gp stuff if we only need 2,000).[/sblock]
If no one objects, Konstantine procures the 130 platinum and the wand taken from the giant. He also takes any coin contribution offered (notably Padraig's almost 3,000 gold of coins and gems). Finally, he rifles through the deceased's possessions. He grabs the coins they have and then a couple of things of worth.
The bard then leaves the temple and tries to find the best places to: first, learn what the wand does and its worth; second, sell enough of the items to get the coin needed (even if that will take trips to several shops to get the best prices); three, find two gems of sufficient value for the spell.
[sblock=OOC]Specifically I'm taking from Jasper: +1 mithral breastplate 5,200 gp; Adamantine Morningstar 3,008 gp; Amulet of Natural Armor +2 8000 gp; Ring of protection +1 2000 gp; coins 666 gp
From Zagnak: Greatclub, Shock +1 8305gp; Cloak of Resistance +2 4000gp; Gloves of Ogre Power +2 4000gp; Amulet of Natural Armor +1 2000gp; coins ? (I didn't see any on his sheet)
First, find out what the wand is (using the coins taken from Jasper and Zagnak to pay for identification) and sell it (whatever it is). If more money is needed, first take from the coins taken from Jasper and Zagnak. Then take from the platinum. Then take from the contributions of the party members (which includes almost 3,000 from Padraig and a minor 350 from Konstantine, plus anything anyone else wants to add). Then start selling Jasper and Zagnak's equipment to make up the difference: cut the remaining difference in half, allocate that between the two, and sell from each of them what is needed to cover their own share, hoping to sell as few of the items as possible (with the understanding that I'll likely only get roughly half the actual value).
My rationale is that the wand, whatever it is, is something we didn't have before, so better to sell it than sell our belongings. Then pay as much as possible using our cash (starting with the dead people's cash), since selling stuff means losing money (since buying it back later will cost more than what we sell it for). We can owe Padraig later. If we have to sell belongings, Konstantine is of the opinion that it should be their stuff. He knows that the stuff he took is worth more than enough, but he took a variety so that he can sell things proportionate to what is actually needed (e.g. don't sell the 8,000 gp stuff if we only need 2,000).[/sblock]
michael_noah
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Luckily the wand found on the giant covers a large portion of the cost, as it is a wand of Keen Edge with 38 charges. That, with the 130 platinum, the 666 gp 7sp 8cp from Jasper, the 3549 gp 6 sp from Zagnak amounts to 9791.38, which means that Padraig must only part with 208.62 in order for the party to afford the diamonds.
After Konstantine's excursion, the spellcasting goes according to plan, and all depends on the responses of the two departed souls.
After Konstantine's excursion, the spellcasting goes according to plan, and all depends on the responses of the two departed souls.
"Zag!!! NO!!! " The cleric sits up, screaming, reaching out to grab thin air. He quickly realizes that he isn't in the frigid mountains anymore and looks around to take in his suroundings. His ragged pants soon calm slightly into the deep breaths that come with a horrid nightmare.
"My apologies, but the next time I jump into a glacial stream, I will revel in the warmth of it compared to this shock. I assume you all killed the brute? How many of us fell? I was hoping that 3 close in would provide a quick end to him, it appears I was wrong. I apologize again.
Does anyone here have any other grievances to raise with me? I appear to be on a roll with my concessions." The cleric sits up and smooths his hair back. While looking around until he finds Tara.
"My thanks minister, I trust that my companions paid you for the service? Good, good. Would it be too forward to ask which path I owe my new life to?"
"My apologies, but the next time I jump into a glacial stream, I will revel in the warmth of it compared to this shock. I assume you all killed the brute? How many of us fell? I was hoping that 3 close in would provide a quick end to him, it appears I was wrong. I apologize again.
Does anyone here have any other grievances to raise with me? I appear to be on a roll with my concessions." The cleric sits up and smooths his hair back. While looking around until he finds Tara.
"My thanks minister, I trust that my companions paid you for the service? Good, good. Would it be too forward to ask which path I owe my new life to?"
Bloodcookie
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TiCaudata said:
Ruathen steps forward and places a hand on Jasper's shoulder. "No need to apologize - it seemed a good plan to me as well, at the time! The best course of action is always more easily seen in hindsight than in the midst of an ambush. We did overcome the giant, small consolation that it is. In answer to your other question," he nods toward Zagnak, "you'll note the other fellow over there being brought back to the land of the living."
michael_noah
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The party waits anxiously for Zagnak's soul to return to his material form...
"Indeed, we do owe you much. We will return after our business is done, as discussed. But for now," Konstatine says, turning to his companions, "let us get back to the task at hand."
Without explanation, the bard returns the remaining coins and equipment that he took and prepares to depart.
Once the group is assembled and out of the temple, he addresses the group again. "Before we go again, should we seek out this Bevin Nightwind?" To forestall any query from Jasper and Zagnak, he says, "We heard he is a druid that 'takes responsibility' for Rynas' Tears. It could prove fruitful. Otherwise, we should make haste."
Without explanation, the bard returns the remaining coins and equipment that he took and prepares to depart.
Once the group is assembled and out of the temple, he addresses the group again. "Before we go again, should we seek out this Bevin Nightwind?" To forestall any query from Jasper and Zagnak, he says, "We heard he is a druid that 'takes responsibility' for Rynas' Tears. It could prove fruitful. Otherwise, we should make haste."
