hippocrachus
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Orpheus looks a little nonplussed.
"Right. Well. His story checks out. Shall we be going?" he asks the others.
"Right. Well. His story checks out. Shall we be going?" he asks the others.
Shackled City - Chapter II
- Thread starter Majin
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ooc: I was under the assumtion that we were going to hide the loot, root out the rest of the slavers and then head back sell everything and then fast forward clearing out the gnome city.
IC: Althron pauses as the others debate on what to do, for a moment he realises the frustration that Zeric must feel, St. Cuthbert demands that justice must be extracted on those that wrong the innocent but these others don't quite see it the same way. Although they are down here by thier own choice, so diplomacy and decorum are in high order.
"While Zeric's methods are somewhat lacking in style but he is only following his heart, most of us are rested and I think we should continue on and bring justice to any other slavers here and hopefully we can find some other kidnapped people. the longer we wait the less the chance either will happen." He pauses as he turns to address Raven. "We should continue to hide what treasure we find and finish up here before returning but no one would fault you for going back now."
IC: Althron pauses as the others debate on what to do, for a moment he realises the frustration that Zeric must feel, St. Cuthbert demands that justice must be extracted on those that wrong the innocent but these others don't quite see it the same way. Although they are down here by thier own choice, so diplomacy and decorum are in high order.
"While Zeric's methods are somewhat lacking in style but he is only following his heart, most of us are rested and I think we should continue on and bring justice to any other slavers here and hopefully we can find some other kidnapped people. the longer we wait the less the chance either will happen." He pauses as he turns to address Raven. "We should continue to hide what treasure we find and finish up here before returning but no one would fault you for going back now."
hippocrachus
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"A show of hands, my free-thinking companions," Orpheus says, picking up on Althron's tension, and his own creeping back into his words because of it.
Majin
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OoC: To make it easier on you guys, and to stomp all this confusion out, let's just transfer the treasure up to the church. It will take several trips, but it will gets things squared and out of the way. Priestess Urikas will make sure the coin is not touched and will wait until it has been completely sorted out by the party before taking any tithes from those who wish to give. This will give Zeric and any others who actually wanted to present Leanthas to the priestess their opportunity to do so.
As for exploring the rest of the dungeon, it seems like the majority of you would prefer to just move on, and that's fine. In the resulting conversation with Priestess Jenya, something can be worked out where other members of the church will complete the task so we can move along the plot. I will start checking up on the 2nd adventure to figure out exactly how I would like to move things along and will get that post up after the party is finished at the church. (Splitting loot & re-equipping)
As an added bonus, for completeing the adventure successfully and finding the hidden treasure vault the party has earned enough XP to level up. (That includes you as well Velmont
) I would prefer to keep Leanthas in line with the rest of the party.
As for exploring the rest of the dungeon, it seems like the majority of you would prefer to just move on, and that's fine. In the resulting conversation with Priestess Jenya, something can be worked out where other members of the church will complete the task so we can move along the plot. I will start checking up on the 2nd adventure to figure out exactly how I would like to move things along and will get that post up after the party is finished at the church. (Splitting loot & re-equipping)
As an added bonus, for completeing the adventure successfully and finding the hidden treasure vault the party has earned enough XP to level up. (That includes you as well Velmont
) I would prefer to keep Leanthas in line with the rest of the party.
Manzanita
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OOC: Thanks, Majin. Certain situations, such as this one, tend to bog down in PbP. Happy to move it along. How many adventures are there? Raven might give a little to the orphanage, but only after she's equiped herself to her satisfaction. Anyone up for adding up all that treasure?
Majin
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OoC: I don't know off hand, but there are around 8-10 I think? It's an entire adventure path series that should take you guys to level 20 or so. I'm missing only one of the Dungeon issues, which I will have to backorder when the time comes, but Paizo has released a collection module of all the adventures in one book so I may opt for just getting that one. It would be nice to have everything in one place.
Pacing back and forth in the stone halls that Kazmojen once claimed as his own, Zeric knew he was being stubborn, but could not get over the casual way the dandy seemed to be able to get under his skin.
~And everytime I walk away from him, he has won in the eyes of the others...~
Zeric also knew that Raven was tired and while the female had pressed on as strongly as any man could have, there was only so much that either of them could take.
~It is not fair for her to pay the price I agreed upon. Kazmojen's life for mine own I promised Cuthbert. not hers as well.~
Walking towards the vault and library, Zeric braced himself for the snide comments he felt certain he would have sent his way. As the others began looking at him, Zeric cleared his throat and spoke quietly to them all.
"If Raven and I have met no resistance in the hours that we have been apart, there is little else but to accept that Kazmojen's men have fled from this place. High Priestess Urikas tasked us with finding the source of the kidnappings and rescueing who we could, you have all done that and more. It is time for us to return to the light above and move forward from there."
Turning to face the Cudgel, Zeric's weary and bloodshot eyes were clear, and for the first time in many days clear of the rage that seemed to constantly course through him.
"Let us return to the temple Father."
~And everytime I walk away from him, he has won in the eyes of the others...~
Zeric also knew that Raven was tired and while the female had pressed on as strongly as any man could have, there was only so much that either of them could take.
~It is not fair for her to pay the price I agreed upon. Kazmojen's life for mine own I promised Cuthbert. not hers as well.~
Walking towards the vault and library, Zeric braced himself for the snide comments he felt certain he would have sent his way. As the others began looking at him, Zeric cleared his throat and spoke quietly to them all.
"If Raven and I have met no resistance in the hours that we have been apart, there is little else but to accept that Kazmojen's men have fled from this place. High Priestess Urikas tasked us with finding the source of the kidnappings and rescueing who we could, you have all done that and more. It is time for us to return to the light above and move forward from there."
Turning to face the Cudgel, Zeric's weary and bloodshot eyes were clear, and for the first time in many days clear of the rage that seemed to constantly course through him.
"Let us return to the temple Father."
hippocrachus
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Pleased to see Zeric could see the logic in resting, Orpheus keeps his mouth shut. A display of such humility didn't need any pointers. He's a bit flabbergasted when Alinis gives him more praise than is his due.
If by leader she means the ox pulling the cart... I say we all should return to let these two rest and finish our business with the findings, and people suddenly want to stay down here and push on. This buffoon says it and it's: 'Oh humble Zeric, you are so wise and benevolent. We will follow you in all paths.' To their grave!
He snorts derisively to himself.
If by leader she means the ox pulling the cart... I say we all should return to let these two rest and finish our business with the findings, and people suddenly want to stay down here and push on. This buffoon says it and it's: 'Oh humble Zeric, you are so wise and benevolent. We will follow you in all paths.' To their grave!
He snorts derisively to himself.
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