Act 3 Scene 1: Arrivals and Leavetakings

[Styrius]

Kybalion bowed in return to the curtsy. He wass surprised at the gentle kiss. He places his fingers over the spot where her lips had been. He appreciated the first act of kindness he had experienced in this strange world? Land? Town? It didn’t matter where he was at this point. It was enough that he had a purpose now. His face betrayed him with the slightest tint of red and a smile. “M’lady, I will strive to assist however I may. You have my word.” At the mention of a temple he perked up. He fell in line with the others to head to the temple. He could use some holy water. Before doing so he asked the barkeep if he had some used wine bottle or wine skins he didn’t need.

[Nocturno]

Pyros listens. Looking at any ornaments or side tables that may be present.

[TristenC]

Before leaving the Inn, Kybalion speaks to the bartender in Elven, who supplies him with a pair of empty wineskins.

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Pyros scans the area but there doesn't seem to be much lying around aside from the bowls to receive offerings of incense or the lighting fixtures. In the far back, however, a banner bearing the symbol of the sun hangs behind a small stone altar atop which a brass bowl, a censure and a small capped vessel with a spout and delicate handle for pouring.

Brother Hedram listens to the knight's account, some surprise and sadness in his eyes. Such powerful magic is quite rare, and only the most dedicated ever achieve the devotion to receive such ability from the powers. I regret that it is far beyond my ability... however... He pauses as if a thought has occurred to him. Excusing himself briefly he moves behind the hanging sun curtain to open a concealed door. Within moments he returns, a rolled parchment in his hands. This scroll was found recently, by one of our most regular visitors. Not fully understanding what it was, they brought it here and offered it to the temple for safekeeping. I'm afraid in my hands it is little more use than the parchment it is written on. I am not well versed enough even to cure the blind.

Elsa perks up at the sight of the scroll, Forgive me, brother, but may I see that? The elder man nods and hands the precious object to the halfling cleric. Only recently Yondalla has allowed me greater access to her power, though the communication remains distant in this place... Unfurling the scroll her brow furrows as she deciphers the text, then her visage brightens visibly. He's right! These are prayers of Restoration! They're far more than I can do on my own, but with a scroll... at least there is a chance! She says, excitedly. It will be difficult, and there is a chance something could go wrong... but... if you are willing, we can try it! She says to the knight


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I decided to roll for vampire treasure F to see if there would be a fitting scroll available. turns out the dice were in Karl's favor! Narratively just decided to plug it in here

[Jenara]

Karl was torn, if he did this he would be able to help, but then this was a valuable thing. Was he worthy of such an gift.

"Elsa." He begins. "I.. is this possible? I would give all I have to be all I was. But this." He actually flushes and hangs his head. "When you say wrong what do you mean?" He asks nervously.

[TristenC]

Elsa nods solemnly. It is certainly possible, but not without risk... It is far above my normal ability but... If I were to guess, I would say the odds of success are just as good as those of it not working... And if it doesn't work... well then there is a chance it will have some harmful effect, which might damage or weaken you... there's really no way to know for sure what it will be. She grimaces briefly but quickly pipes up. But even if there is a failure, it is much more likely that nothing will happen than something bad! Laying a hand on his arm she gives him a comforting look. You don't have to decide right now. It will still be effective if we wait a few days. She says, encouragingly.

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TLDR

There are 2 copies of 'Restoration' on the scroll. At her current level Elsa can attempt to cast them but it's basically 50/50 whether each iteration works or not. If there is a failure, there is a chance that there can be a bad effect. In this case it is almost twice as likely there will be no ill effect from failure. One successful casting will bring him to exactly enough xp for level 4, both successfully cast will bring him to exactly level 5.

Alternatively, Karl could wait a few days (1 day per level of the caster is the window for Restoring levels) and he might even reach level 4 again in that time (he only needs 2,000 xp and they will be getting a lot from this chapter). If that happens, only one successful casting would be necessary to restore him to lvl 5. That could help account for one failure or even leave a casting for a need at a later date

[Jenara]

"Then I will use caution. To weaken myself further would not help anyone." Karl decides, "Brother Hedram. I am forever in your debt." He takes the man's hand. "I thank you."

(Karl has his share of the treasure does he not? He would like to give the Brother a donation.
I think the second option would be the best for him)

[TristenC]

Brother Hedram bows low as he shakes the Knight's hand. Sir Knight, you have done a great service for this community. we are the ones in debt to you and your friends.

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Yeah, he has + 285gp, 7sp, 1cp from his share of the cavern treasure

If everyone is good here, I'll write a quick outro for this chapter and finish working up xp (of which there is a pretty significant chunk for this game day)

[Jenara]

Karl pauses "Brother Hedram." Please take this as a donation to the church. When I return I will see that there is more."

He hands the Brother 50 gold, placing the coins firmly into the man's hand. "Please help those in need where you can." And with that he departs.

(All good with me. Mira isn't going anywhere)

[TristenC]

The priest accepts the offering humbly, thanking the Knight again for his generosity of service and his donation.
As the group are leaving, Jerry pauses at the door and speaks a brief prayer of healing over the Knight. Perhaps it was because they were in this holy place, or some brief reprieve even in the darkness of this land, but all of Sir Karl’s wounds close completely!

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Sir Karl donates 50 gp to the Temple of Skald

Jerry Casts Cure Light Wounds on Sir Karl
Jerry CLW sir Karl [1d8]=8
Sir Karl is Fully Healed!

[Jenara]

"Thank you Lady." He bows to Jerry and leads the group back to the Inn.

Mira remains in the room..

[TristenC]

Wow… sooo much happened this chapter. Identification of the serial killer. Defeat of Jerry’s Father in combat! The arrival of some new faces and the horrifying revelations at the Old Kartakan Inn! Life outside of the game was pretty heady too for many of us, but we keep on always understanding that real life comes first. There were some party-split ups during the long chapter, so found it easier to create some ‘sub-groups’ as well for allocation purposes. But now it is time for some tasty rewards! You guessed it, that means… [drumroll]

[XP Time!!!]

Group XP:
Story XP:
Finding the connection between the victims and Identifying the Serial Killer (100)
Reporting details of the killer to the Authorities and warning the Old Kartakan (50)
Tracking killer to Upper Skald near the Grand Hall of Song and Dance (100)
Discovering Ledalar is a Wolfwere! (100)
Attending the Memorial (100)
Discovering the Old Kartakan Inn’s hidden secrets (meeting chamber, hidden bedrooms, oddities in the Barn!! (150)
=> 600 each!


Combat XP:
Main Group: (mostly everyone)

Jerry’s Vampire Father! 8,000 (Airand, Cross, Elsa, Esker, Gregor, Iscind, Jerry, Kybalion, Merrick, Mira, Pyros, Sir Karl
)=> 8,000/12 chars
Total: 667 xp each

8 HD of creatures

Main group xp total: 600 + 667 Combat: => 1,267 xp

Sub-group A: (Gregor, Mira, Pyros)
Combat: Defeated Ledalar (2,000 xp, 5HD) 2,000/3 => 667 xp ea
Sub-Group A total: 667 xp


Sub-group B: (Cross, Jerry, Kybalion, Mira, Merrick, Pyros)
Combat: Defeated Mimic (1,400 xp, 8HD) 1,400/6 => 233 xp ea
Sub-Group B total: 233 xp


Loot:
8 gp, 4sp. silver cufflinks, room key, lists


Cross [NPC/Nocturno?] Male Elf Mage (4)
[Current 15,825 xp]
Group Reward: 1,267+233 xp (Main+B)
Magic Missile: 100 xp (at Vamp, Mimic)
Invisibility: 100 xp (on Sir Karl )
Subtotal: 1,700 xp (+10% for high Int) = 1,870
Total: 17,695 (20,000 TNL)


Esker Manyblades [Revenant] Male Human Ranger (Myrmidon kit) (5)
[Current 20,250 xp]
Group Reward: 1,267 xp (main group)
“Skilled Hunter”: 400 xp (10 xp per lvl per HD creatures defeated [10*Ftr lvl 5*8 hd])
“The Wolf Within”: 50 xp (hungry as a wolf, ambush is my favorite bush, if it bleeds I’ll draw blood)
“Stalkers in the Mist”: 70 xp (tracking, learn the town’s underbelly, ambush planning, charging the vampire )
“Just stretching my legs…”: 70 xp (insight, tagging along with Del, out for air, aura of ‘disinterest and menace’ thief guild, ‘cut the tail’ )
Banter: 50 xp (w/ iscind, flick ear, w/ Del, with others)
Misc RP: 50 xp (nightmare reaction, breakfast, harpsichord lesson, backup for Mira)
Subtotal: 1,957
Total: 22,207 (36,000 TNL)


Gregor Malevin [Gregor] Male Human Rogue (Burglar kit) (6)
[Current 20,275 xp]
Group Reward: 1,267+667 xp (Main+A)
“Sharp Ears”: 200 xp (Detect noise pinpointing the violin music in the ambush)
“Not Born Yesterday”: 100 xp (questioning known things, confirming this is strange land, playing close to the vest with investigation, makings sure Ledalar is dead, hiding the body, suggesting disguises and hiding injuries)
“Rough around the edges”: 70 xp (boozehound shot and morning ale, hunting a cat-house, ale connoisseur, insulting local wine, ‘prank’ with Ledalar)
“Quick wits”: 50 xp (firebombing the wolfman, tumble-rolling out of danger, tracking with the rangers, prep firebomb vampire)
Discussions: 50 xp (about lists, victims, meekulbrau, how to fight vampire, strategy)
Misc RP: 50 xp (aching waking, Banter w/ Pyros and Jerry, investigation w/ Pyros)
Subtotal: 2,454 (+10% for Dex) = 2,699
Total: 22,974 xp (40,000 TNL)


Iscind Aranya [Darithe] Female Human Ranger (Myrmidon kit) (5)
[Current 20,250 xp]
Group Reward: 1,267 xp (main group)
“Skilled Hunter”: 400 xp (10 xp per lvl per HD creatures defeated [10*Ftr lvl 5*8 hd])
“Home in the Heart”: 50 xp (father’s wisdom, Munnin’s Talon named for the All-father’s raven, references to home, tracking efforts, about Fenrir)
“Stalkers in the Mist”: 70 xp (watching the others, taking in things quietly, ambush planning, charging the vampire )
Misc RP: 70 xp (nightmare reaction, food and ale, watching quietly, chatting w/Cross, don’t cut hair, tracking w/Gregor)
Banter: 50 xp (with Esker, tomcat, father’s wisdoms, this mug is more interesting than your mug, has the ale fattened you already)
Subtotal: 1,907 xp
Total: 22,157 xp (36,000 TNL)


Jerry [Chris1234] Female Half-Elf Cleric/Mage (Dweomerkeeper) (5/3) Undead Slayer kit
[Current 13,652/9,843xp]
Group Reward: 1,267+233 xp (Main+B)
CLW: 200 xp (Cleric Only)(on Pyros, on Karl)
CMW: 200 xp (Cleric Only)(on Pyros)
Negative Plane Protection: 300 xp (Cleric only)(on Self)
Protection from Evil: 100 xp (Cleric only)(on Self)
Discussions: 50 xp (investigating, convincing Brother Hedram to help supply them, warning about lycanthropy)
“Premeditating Patricide…” 100 xp (realizing who the killer is, preparations, advice throughout search, many many discussions with the group on details)
Misc Rp: 100 xp (breakfast and comb, w/ Gregor, comforting Airand and Azais, mentions of faith, curiosity at the temple, Hunting father, Reaction to his message and appearance, cautious of charmed allies)
“The other half (elf)”: 50 xp (little interactions, keeping track/protective when her father arrives.)
Breakdown: General 1,800 (player split) + (800/0)
Subtotal: 800/0 + 0/1,800 general (player split)
Total: 14,452/11,643 xp (20,000/10,000 TNL)


Mage lvl 4!!!
Hps: +[1d4]/2 (multiclass)
+1 lvl 1 mage spell/day!
+1 lvl 2 mage spell/day!



Sir Karl Mordrane Sularia Male Human Fighter (3) Cavalier Kit
[Current 6,000 xp] (Drained 2 levels)
Group Reward: 1,267 xp (main group)
“Noble warrior”: 400 xp (10 xp per lvl per HD creatures defeated [10*Ftr lvl 5*8 hd])
Misc RP: 50 xp (attending Bayard, protecting others, denouncing vampire’s cowardice, always seeking to be useful)
“It is not dead...”: 100 xp (Chivalry: duty caring for others, checking on Del, concern for Elsa, Jerry, protection, going first, charging vampire, insisting on cutting the cook down)
Gratitude: 50 xp (Donating gold to the temple in thanks)
Mentorship: 50 xp (advising Airand, offering to train him, assessing his fighting ability, concern)
Subtotal: 2,017 (+10% high str) = 2,219 xp
Total: 8,219 xp (8,000 TNL)

Fighter LVL 4!!!
+9 Hps (half drained hps regained!)
Thac0 improves to 17



Kybalion Male Human Fighter (5)
[Current 20,000 xp]
Group Reward: 1,267+233 xp (Main+B)
“She-B*tch!”: 2,000 (Defeating/Fighting off Wolfwere woman solo! 5HD)
“I am the Warrior”: 1,050 xp (10 xp per lvl per HD creatures defeated [10*Ftr lvl 5*21 hd])
“Walking the Mists..”: 100 xp (Transition to Ravenloft, RP confusion about city/ directions/ fog)
“What place is this..?” 50 xp (comments about this strange land, his home Silverymoon, shocked at the vampire’s brutality)
Warrior Spirit: 100 xp (Taunting fleeing wolfwere, rushing to the front against the vampire, trash talking the vampire, calling it cowardly, chasing vampire mist with pyros, cutting down wolf pelts, disgust at this depraved land, covering Pyros, breaking wagon spokes)
“Dead and Breakfast”: 70 xp (trailing the vampire mist to the OkI, searching the place thoroughly, finding hidden secrets, Akriel’s room, hidden bedroom)
Misc RP: 50 xp ( fun intro, talks w/ Jerry about home, tis but a scratch!, banter w/ Pyros ‘urchin’, angered Umberlie the Btch queen, w/pyros about fear)
Subtotal: 4,920 xp
Total: 24,920 xp (36,000 TNL)


Mira [Jenara] Female Human Bard (6)
[Current 25,802 xp]
Group Reward: 1,267+667+233 xp (Main+A+B)
“Lover And a Fighter”: 630 xp (5 xp per lvl per HD creatures defeated [5*Bard lvl 6*21 hd])
Magic Missile: 100 xp (on Ledalar 2x)
Web: 100 xp (on Ledalar)
Bard Ability: 150 xp (Countering the Wolfwere Ledalar’s magical attack with song)
Performance: 100 xp (Bard reputation performance, passing)
Cantrips: 15 xp (5/ea; lighting Gregor’s molatov cleaning, voice for memorial)
Cantrip Chantry: 25 xp (little flavor, music for spells and cantrips)
Discussions: 50 xp (lists, investigating the body, investigations w/Pyros, the inn)
‘Apprentice” 70 xp (many little asides with Sabrina, about being a Bard, their relationship, the killer, protecting her)
Misc Rp: 70 xp (nightmares, peacekeeping, shock at Laisa being victim, w/Airand, w/Kybalion, mourning the locals killed )
“Dead and Breakfast”: 50 xp (finding hidden secrets at the OKi, Akriel’s room, secret chambers and Mimic!!)
Subtotal: 3,527 xp
Total: 29,329 xp (40,000 TNL)


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Pyros [Nocturno] Male Kender “Handler”[Theif] (6)
[Current 23,415 xp ]
Group Reward: 1,267+667+233 xp (Main+A+B)
Roguish Lad: 400 xp (thief skill stealth in Oki, finding secret passage, good intuition on where to look)
Discussions: 50 xp (lists, investigating the body, talking w/ Ledalar and Haldrake)
“...the mouth on that kid”: 100 xp(successful kender Taunt vs Ledalar, vs Vampire)
Kender-boy, awaaaaay!: 100 xp (nopunctuation storytelling, tried the mustard! Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin! Voluntary bait, meeting mayhew, head first towards vampire, chasing vamp mist) x
Misc Rp: 70 xp (coffee and sleep prank, mira’s dagger, introductions, tendrow guide my hand, eavesdropping on coraline)
“Dead and Breakfast”: 70 xp (trailing the vampire mist to the OkI, searching the place thoroughly, finding hidden secrets, Akriel’s room, secret chambers and Mimic!!)
Subtotal: 2,957 (+10% for Dex) = 3,253 xp
Total: 26,668 xp (40,000 TNL)