Silver Swords Session 2: Beginnings Of A Name

General Summary

Fiarli, a Changeling (who doesn't know it) Omdura recently left from a temple dedicated to Lelia.
Alva Raynov, Gwelin Arcanist who is certainly not still involved in Ter Eira politics in any way
Alexander O'Sullivan, human Inquisitor of Nex Szar, friendly neighborhood death priest.
Agnus Ellsworth, a little old human Oracle who has Seen Some Shit

After waking up and preparing for the day, the party found a buffet breakfast ready for them and their fellow mercs, and the Orc Jeeves talking to a little old half-blind lady, Agnus, who got pushed onto their party. Introductions were made, Lady Jael appeared and kicked out anyone who was still asleep, and then left a giant bag of papers that had missions on them. Each person to take one paper and complete the mission by the end of three days from now, at which point the company will depart.
The party drew Operation Pinchass, Operation Heirloom, Operation Public Spectacle, Operation Bathhouse.

The gang was tasked with stealing an important item (of their choice) in order for another squad from the Swords to return it later.
First, they set out in search of a disguise kit. With his knowledge of the area, Alexander sought out noted criminal "Anything" Arnie, who can in fact get you anything. Or do anything. For a price. They met him out behind Bloody Rare Meats. Alexander flubbed the trade and Agnus got them out of there safely- in such a manner that they received a free disguise kit from a roof Halfling.
Then, onto the marketplace. Lots of interesting things around- a Gwelin fur trader, a Caronorn skywhale crew, a belligerent Dwarf, a cage full of half-rabid raccoons... they got in position. Fee, now disguised as a disheveled human, stole a golden idol from a Bazir merchant as soon as Alexander caused a distraction by getting into an argument with the dwarf. Well, by provoking the dwarf into calling Alexander's parentage into question in such a way as to provide free entertainment to the entire market. Idol grabbed, she booked it as the guard was called and Alva successfully held them up by getting in the way with the skill of a master getting-in-the-wayer.
Back at the Nameless Tavern that serves as the Swords' base of operation, the gang was reunited and rewarded, and the team responsible for the setup for Operation Pinchass reported back with success.

One half of Operation Pinchass was given to another team- they were to steal monsters from a notable experimental resturant and unleash them upon a notable experimental casino where a bunch of wealthy gossipmongers hung out, while a second team would cause a distraction to draw the guards away from the area. Operation Pinchass revolved around the skill of the third team... the PCs. Their task: to destroy the monsters in a public fashion and make a name for the Silver Swords.
Considering that the creatures were a giant crab and two giant maggots, the party won handily. Notable moments include Fee getting regurgitated on by a maggot, Alexander sparing the crab only for Alva to cannibalize it's life force with necromancy, and a few powerful hits from old Agnus.
Victory! And the session ended with the mark of Lelia appearing on the dead shell of the crab...

Operation Public Spectacle requires two teams of Swords mercenaries to non-lethally beat the crap out of each other in a rich neighborhood
Operation Bathhouse involved sneaking into the city's sewer system and releasing a monster that's been hidden there by Jael's agents. (And getting a free ticket to the best bath in Dragonscale afterwards)

This is a continuation of Last Session after an overnight time skip and still part of the Controlled Chaos first arc.

Report Date

22 Feb 2023

Primary Location

Dragonscale