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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Greyhawk" data-source="post: 3570390" data-attributes="member: 40355">Back to the city to reportThe party wait whilst Limara reselects her spells, then they carry on travelling back to the Purple Dragon camp near Tilverton.  They arrive at around Midnight.  Captain Dunman looks on in consternation as she sees Cedrick with them.  She frowns and shakes her head "Cedrick, you are more of a burden than even I assumed.  It is clear you cannot be trusted with even the simplest of tasks.  Go to my tent I will speak to you shortly"  The young Purple Dragon Knight trudges off to her tent, head bowed.Captain Dunman turns her attention to the party.  "As you know, the portal to Suzail will open at 9am, if you would give me your report then feel free to rest until the portal opens."  The party inform captain Dunman of events and then wait.  At 9am sharp the portal opens to Lord Hawklin's warehouse.  He is not there to greet them however.  A Purple Dragon Knight informs them to go find accommodation, do some shopping, relax a while.  Lord Hawklin will summon them when he wishes to see them.Using a costly pearl, Rizzit casts identify on the bracers, using 100gp from party treasure. He detects magic on the bracers, they appear to be Bracers of Armour +4.. Beltain leads the mounts through the portal and, with the others, takes them through to the merchant district to sell the orc's weaponry and armour..."Do not sell the double axe, Beltain" says Feng in alarm "Not all orcish gear is trash." with that he sullenly goes to his rooms and holes up... this city is not at all to his tasteElinor will see to Legend's needs, and then visit the clerics that brough her back from the gates of death itself her last time she was here, to make a generous donation to their funds."Well if we are sharing out the magical treasure," Limara tells the others "I would still really like the goggles... I have no intention of selling them, they are one of the things on my wish list of magical items. I think this would be a good time to share out the magical treasure " she adds"I like the bracers" admits Rizzit "But they are far too valuable, I would just sell them as the money would pay for much more useful items for me, so to head of all the bitching it I picked them and sold them I propose we sell them and split the funds." he says generously."I would be interested in the plate mail," Sir Sparhawk says "And would think there are items other members would like.  Methinks we must find a fair way to decide what we do as a whole party"Beltain shrugs "I feel that the plate would look well on you Sir Knight and the Double-Axe would be well used by Feng I'm sure.  The goggles may be of interest to Limara or Elinor, while both Feng and I would like the Ring of Sustenance and Rizzit perchance would like the Shielding Brooch" he pauses "I'm not sure how to do this fairly, but we need to make the decision quickly so that we can make shares and buy what we need, for we need to return to the nexus as quickly as we are able""The potions and scroll we should keep, they could prove useful in our quest" he adds"It is stupid to take such a fine weapon from the hands of FENG! Such a thing could only aid our Foes." Feng interrupts, eying the Orc Double axe with longing. "And I'm sure that Beltain would wish me to have the Ring, should the worst ever befall him." and he smiles in what he thinks is a convincing way"Anyhow," Feng continues "This city with it's prissy ways bores Feng - the sooner we return to our trade and earn the reward, the happier FENG will be"."Can everyone just pick the one item that they want to use (eg Rizzit brooch of shielding, Feng the orc axe, etc), and then we sell the rest and divide the money equally?" says Elinor looking round and hoping for a mutually agreeable solution "Apart from any potions and scrolls which should remain as party treasure and be used whenever required.""For me, I would like the goggles, so Limara and I could roll for that." elinor goes on to suggest "And the loser gets the smoking bottle (unless someone has already picked that). Can everyone speak up and decide which item they want to keep as a personal possession?""If I were not to get the goggles, then I would choose the bracers..." Limara replies " but I agree with Elinor, we need to share out the treasure before we leave Suzail"Beltain gives a sigh as the party start to bicker over how to divide the treasure and then he heads off to check out the "Ring of Coins" to see if they have any new items in stock"I want the goggles and the bracers." says Pitbull, trying to keep the argument going "They are both worth the most and I can then buy myself a nice tent. To keep my harem in. Otherwise I'll take what I'm given.""Clip around the ear most likely" says Rizzit in a half whisper.Sparhawk despairingly looks around, if we can't agree then we must do it the old-fashioned way he suggests and takes a worn dice of unusual shape from his pocket.  He rolls it in plain sight on the Inn table.  A nine."So be it" says Rizzit taking up the dice "He rolls it again" This time seventeen is the number shown.Elinor takes the dice "I'm not sure a paladin should trust to chance, but if it is the party's will, then let Lady Luck decide", she rolls a one.  "Ha ha ha!" she utters a false laugh "I told you that Paladin's should roll dice! Are you feeling lucky?" she adds as she passes the dice to Beltain."I think dice rolling sucks" she muses in jest "Let's fight for it!!!"Beltain too is unhappy about the method chosen to distribute the treasure but will, with reluctance, abide by the majority wish to dice and select.  He cups his hand round the old dice and rolls, thirteen, not that unlucky he thinks.Feng grins "I'd much prefer to fight for the treasure pick" grins Feng evily "But…".  He takes the dice from Beltain and casts it carelessly on the table.  Nineteen!!!Limara reaches into an inside pocket.  "This die was given to me by my Master" she tells the others "Perhaps it will bring me luck?"  Her dice drops onto the table and rolls towards Feng's.  Sixteen, a very useful roll.Pitbull, takes the dice and drops it into his beer, he then downs  the pint in one swallow and spits the dice out onto the tabletop.  The others look at the gnome in surprise, the die rolls and comes up a nine.Sparhawk and Pitbull roll again as their scores tie, this time Sparhawks roll is higher.Beltain smiles, he's glad that the party have agreed on the division and that the split is underway.  Perhaps now he can some afford some smart armour to match Limara'sFeng grasps the axe like a hungry dog grabs a bone, and gives it a couple of swings "FENG'S AXE!" he exclaims in joy.  He leaves the others to pick and saunters off to find out how you join the society of stalwart adventurersRizzit takes the bracers up, a pity to sell them but I need the money he muses. And the kobold high tails it into town to sell the bracers.Beltain smiles as Feng and Rizzit leave with their selection.  He looks expectantly at Limara (and the goggles) and glances from time to time at the Eversmoking bottle."Hurry up. Hurry up. I wanna pick. " groans Pitbul " wanna wanna."Limara reaches over and chooses the goggles, she starts grinning like a child unwrapping birthday presents.. "I've wanted a set of these for so long... The first of my five wish list items.  The rest of you remember that I can craft arms, armour and shields now.  I can currently create or enhance items to +2.  Bel can create some wondrous items too, in fact he has a list of items we can create and the costs involved. It will cost me or him some experience to make them but we can offer a significant saving.  Which means that I will be able to improve your favourite weapons instead of you having to trade them in, or I could add a particular effect you like.  As I get more experienced I will be able to raise the enhancements more and I will also have a greater choice of effects to choose from..."Limara puts on her goggles and poses in front of Beltain."How do I look babe ?" she asksBeltain looks at Limara in open admiration "You look really cool" he says with a grin "The shades sure suite you, they look as if they were made just for you!".  "The Princess of Cool" he adds after a moments thought!"Rizz.  How come you, as a non armour wearing caster, don't want to wear your bracers?" she asks the kobold "I thought you would like them. Still...  what are you going to buy with the money then ? " she asksBeltain looks at the treasure heap and selects the Eversmoking Bottle "I am off to see how much I can get for this" he tells the others, then turns with a grin at Limara "And then, a little Retail Therapy!""I will take the full plate +1 armour methinks" Sparhawk states"I agree Limara the Bracers are a great item for me but I can get the same effect from mage armour scrolls" Rizzit tells the beautiful cleric "And the 8,000 is of better use to me in gaining a magical weapon. My aim is to have a crossbow with flaming burst on it"Limara heads off to the Holy shrine of Tempus to conduct some private business with her allies.  "Yes Rizz and can help create the weapon you so desire.  I will need a masterwork crossbow to enchant and it will cost you 1,600gp. It will take me a couple of days to do it..""Been talking with the knowledgeable Beltain" Rizzit tells her "And he thinks I may be better  buying a wand.  Does anyone remember when the Lord is gonna pay us something or do you think we blew it all on 'raise deads' now?"Beltain thinks for a moment and then says "I remember it well the Lord looked directly at the party and said 'As for rewards -  In addition to having your Adventurers Tax paid for a year, we are offering two payments.  One will be paid immediately after the mission is successfully completed, and one three months later. Each payment comes to 6,000gp per person in gems.', now I may have got a word here or there wrong," continues Beltain "But someone was crunching on candles and I couldn't hear that well""Beltain I think I will hold off my plans for a magical crossbow for now," says Rizzit "Would you be so kind as to make me a wand of magic missiles (5th), I will pay you the costs and throw in my weaker wand of magic missiles.  Now I don't suppose that anyone seen any amulets of natural armour for sale in this town?"Sparhawk checks over his new armour checking all the straps and buckles with a knowledgeable eye before donning it, he will then check on Faran and Faran's gear as he makes ready to leave for the next instalment of this wondrous adventureAfter a long and tedious deliberation Pitbull grabs the ring. This'll probably come in useful one day i suppose.Elinor will pick the Brooch of Shielding. She will also suggests taking the Spell book and giving it to the clerics that raised her and Feng.Beltain does some purchasing in the town and then retires to his room intent on trying out his new crafting skills.  Beltain emerges bleary eyed but triumphant, he's made his first wand!"If it is Ok with the rest of you I will continue to use the magical shield?" Beltain asks the others "As a temporary measure only" he adds"OK," says Limara in a business-like voice "There are three potions left in the party collection... Bulls strength, invisibility and flying... I shall carry them for now, if you want to carry any of them let me know... otherwise just ask me for it when it's needed." Limara puts the party potions in her pack and I suggest that one of you two arcane casters picks up the scroll of see invisibility..""Thanks Princess, I would appreciate an enhancement on my new Mitheral shirt if you can craft that?  As for the See Invisibility scroll I would very much like the spell" says Beltain "But as I would be unable to cast it yet a while.  Perhaps Rizzit would carry it for the present...?" he asks with a smileLimara smiles and hands the scroll of see invisibility to Rizzit."Can't we sell the book and split the cash like we normally do" grumbles Rizzit "If its ok I would like to carry the invisibility and fly potions, should we get to that orc camp those will be my best method of attack and will give us a big boost by allowing me to strike at leaders with ease.  Beltain are you making my wand before we leave?"he pauses for a moment "I wonder when Lord Hawklin will ask to see us?" thinking of a snack on his lordships candles.The day passes but there is still no sign of Lord Hawklin.  The adventurers wonder how long they must wait to tell the noble of their progress and the horde of Orcs.  Perhaps they should continue with their work in the nexus and return later.  They decide to allow more time and set about relaxing in their own ways.</blockquote>

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