Session 66 - July 23, 2020 Report
General Summary
1305 - 2nd Moon of Spring (Fisro) 17th Day
- Claus seeks out Roth during the day, asking what he can do to repay his life-debt to Roth. Roth asks that he gather information, and get rumors from his contacts along the river, for Roth while he is working the river. After Roth uses a sending stone to consult Vidalia at the Thieves guild in Benroth, Roth finds the name of the thieves guild from in Gusten is a Green Grocery called the Shady Lane, and Gretchen is the drop person. Claus seems unsure but is eventually persuaded.
- Albrecht seeks out Ari for the same reason, with Ari first asking him to collect stories and leave them at the tavern, The Fuzzy Gooseberry in Gusten. She also asks him to hold the mood orb which changes from a blackish/purple to an eggplant upon hearing the orb did not do anything.
- Roth and Li discuses learning dwarvish, as well as Roth showing Li the Helm of Comprehend Languages, which allows Li to understand all written and spoken languages. Li is impressed and Roth mentions the store in Benroth where he received it, and promises to take Li shopping there. The Voddoo Doll - Magic Shop
- Alethra then tries to clean out the 2 jars that failed to create a draft of smoke with not much success, then Scarlett helps with control water, and finally Ari just casts prestidigitation, cleaning them. Alethra and Scarlett are impressed.
- Calm day on the river. Arrive in Stillforward late afternoon. The river has been progressively more shallow and narrow, and at this point, the party sees a large dam built at the town, and it is clear the boat cannot go further.
- At the town of Stillforward drops off the party, it's last passenger, and then proceeds to unload and reload cargo for the ship's return journey.
- The town has a large tavern/beer hall, which hosts the party for the night, called The Last Violet. The town is charming and typically Germanic in nature, with a fine selection of beers on tap.
- The rooms are Alethra/Li, Scarlett/Roth, Ari, and Magmabrew. The party is then treated to a beer tasting with fresh cooked pretzels, with mustard for Alethra.
- Magmabrew explains the overland travel will likely be dangerous and off road, and that she can concentrate on a spell to find the path, but it will take her out of most fights. She can also cast a safe place to sleep for 12 hours every night and provides food and is invisible to those she does not allow to see the entrance.
- After dinner a colorfully dress woman sets up a table in the corner, she is human with dark hair and blue eyes, wearing lots of bracelets, necklaces and colorful scarves. She then unfolds a tablecloth that proclaims her Madame Zara, and sets out a small crystal ball.
- Ari wanders over, and after the price of 1 silver, attempts to learn if Madame Zara is a real fortune teller/magic user. She spouts some fortune to Ari about "Be ware of someone with red hair and purple eyes". Ari then gets her to hold the orb, which changes to a pearl white.
- Then Roth, Alethra and Li all have their fortunes told. Scarlett and Magmabrew decline. Roth watches Madame Zara cast a spell while he is watching, being told he should be ware of the past catching up to him. Roth casts minor illusion to turn her crystal ball black. She frowns, puts it away and pulls out tarot cards.
- Those who paid to have fortunes told then get fortune cookies.
- Alethra does not want the cookie and gives it to Scarlett, it says "Creativity brings joy and fulfillment."
- Ari's says "A soft voice is extremely persuasive."
- Li's says "Better to ask forgiveness than permission"
- Roth's says "A happy life is just in front of you."
- Magmabrew and Roth retire. Alethra sits at the top of the stairwell to people watch. Li, Scarlett and Ari proceed to drink and have a great night.
- Li wakes up with a hangover, but Alethra is able to use her herbalism kit to create a pretty good cure to get Li back up on his feet.
- The party is able to take paths for most of the day, but start to get off-road at the end of the day.
- At 7 pm Magmabrew casts "Magmabrew's Mini Mansion". This pocket dimension has a foyer with stairs, a kitchen, dining room, lab, and large library on the main level.
- Magmabrew show off the library, with Elvish books for Scarlett to practice, Magical theory books for Roth, some basic Dwarvish bestiary for Li, who would like to borrow Roth's helm of comprehend language to start learning dwarvish. Alethra is also shown the helm, and uses it to start reading on the Uses of Brimestone book. She agrees to share the helm with Li in the evenings to read and study languages.
- Upstairs, there are bedrooms for all the people in the party. Magmabrew goes to each room to wish the party member a good night and see if anything needs to be customized to make them more comfortable for the next night.
- Ari asks for a larger wooden floor space, and barre and mirror for dance practice.
- Scarlett would like more pillows (she takes Ari's extras) and she is happy.
- Roth would like a large sauna/hot tub to bath in, as well as a nest and some perches for Branwen.
- Li would like a large writing desk to practice his calligraphy.
- Alethra just wants good light to read by, and she also gets a desk.
- Magmabrew cautions not to take things outside of the mansion, as they will not exist, and items left in the mansion will just fall to the ground after the end of the spell. If the weather is bad, the party will just spend the full 24 hours in the mansion.
- The party forges trails during the day and rests in the mansion at night, enjoying the library, research, rooms, and foods.
- Roth begins the day by "scouting" the exit from the door of the mansion with Olly. She quickly sees that there are 2 trolls and 2 giant scorpions who have set up camp in the small clearing outside the door to the mansion.
- The party is able to sneak out and get the drop on the 4 creatures. After some careful attacks and prepared actions, the party is able to easily dispatch the enemies.
- Li took a lot of damage from on of the scorpions, who tried to flee once it's troll owner was killed, but Ari and Scarlett were able to heal him up after the battle.
- The troll had a small chest next to it while resting for the evening, and Alethra goes over to inspect what is in it, as she already damaged it with her spell.
Missions/Quests Completed
Travel finished on river, now onto the overland section,
Killed 2 trolls and 2 giant scorpions
Character(s) interacted with
Madame Zara, fortune teller
Claus and Albrecht, crewmen on the riverboat the Pokey Puppy
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