008 • The Casino and The Ambush

General Summary

Whelsen, the 20th of Thunsheer

Departing from Yussa Errenis's Tidepeak Tower and the Open Quay district, The Bards and the Bear head towards The Avian on the eastern side of the Opal Archways district.

As you approach the opulent casino, you realize you may want to look a bit more presentable and smooth your ruffled feathers (pun intended). The orc private security at the door, Wurtguth, laughed at you as he saw you do that haha. He won't let you in without permission and apparently he gets it because you find yourselves ushered into a splendid room with a beautiful carpet, gaudy gold decorations, and some tables with patrons catching a noontime meal. After taking a second to look around, a tiny silver urd (winged kobold) approaches and introduces himself as Kelly. He escorts you through the casino to his boss, Charlie

Charlie is a silver dragonborn wearing a furry cardigan with an elegant pattern while she smokes a pipe. She greets you with a raspy voice and a puff of foul-smelling smoke. She introduces you to her other two angels, Makenzie and Casey. You sign up for the Bardle and with a superb persuasion roll, get invited to an underground activity of some sort as she slides Petrus a unique coin. The BAB heads back to The Blue Balor.

This is when I committed my most egregious DM sin yet, and forgot to introduce you to the newest NPC, Kavon Brightwood's Mastiff, Bandit. For this I will never be sorry enough.

Petrus gets a note from Mapenntan about his sword and shield. Upstairs, Iris doesn't recognize the coin but does recall some literal underground activities in the city. Nixx is able to identify the coin as being Electrum which is odd since it's not in circulation anymore. Clearly not meant to be currency, he connects the dots as it being a key to gain access to a dangerous underground fighting arena.

In preparation for the expected rough evening, Iris takes Comet to pick up some healing potions from Bereto's Oils and Elixirs while the others rest up in their rooms. Comet and Iris share a little moment and return to the inn with a potion of healing. (Did you add it to your inventory Iris?)

Meanwhile, Nixx dreams about an elf sneaking into his window. Then, he seemingly dreams that Iris is sneaking into the room also but it turns out to be an intruder! Gathering on the roof of the stables, you guys capture the two goons in less than 20 seconds! Nixx has deescalated his mood slightly, but Kavon IS in the room, ready to protect his inn with Bandit at his side. What do you do?

Rewards Granted

• Potion of Healing
• Mysterious coin with dice icons on it
• Rules for the Bardle

Missions/Quests Completed

• Sign up for the Bardle

Character(s) interacted with

• Wurtguth 
• Charlie & her angels, Kelly, Makenzie, and Casey
• Kavon Brightwood
• Bella 
• Intruders

Report Date

30 Jul 2020

Primary Location

Nicodranas