Session 054: The Party Takes to the Sky Report

General Summary

7/7/2023

The Mighty Menagerie (3)

Lowsun 28, 2023 KC, early afternoon

Village of Skola Vale, Skola Vale, Kampos Adventure Recap

We've had some time off. Some visions. An assassination plot that interrupted the ceremony which coincided with an assassination of the Enond king. They also got their Adventurer Class Airship. So they sent Ellas Lantaththar, their assistant, to get a crew.

So, at the ceremony we saw

Ursa
Lars Heyton
Reginald Ivoryclaw
Sister of Barlo, Sapphire Branch "Branch"
Melios Lamphi
Relia
Additionally some were having a toast
Solec
Shadow Clan Shaman Hidden Depths
Abbot Grok
Jinx
Father of Barlo, Jade Gift

The party takes a seat and gets a drink, reginald comes up and thanks them. He gives them a pin from him, and he says it is similar to the one that the Elder gave them. It is round, but with his sigil.

Tells them to keep them safe, and not to give them out. It would let people know they are trusted by Reginald and able to see him. Jinx comes up. Turns out she was the one talking to Caireall Donoghuei in Session 21: The Yawning Portal Report She speaks how Zirin Shadowtooth is trying to push for power. They ask her what she thinks about his ambitions, she is sure he wants Enond, but not sure if he wants more. Bastion asks Reginald if they had learned anything from the prisoner, he then persuades (nat20) him to let them talk to the prisoner. Barlo asks who the king assassinated was, it was the King of Enond Ymeoz Primeguides, but he was asking about who was shot in front of Reginald. Barlo, Bastion, and Calliope go to the Elder's Keep of Skola Vale, down into the donjon. A prison cell with two Leonin, one is beating on him. The prisoner goes Unconscious, so the other Leonin heals him. He is not totally healed, just enough to stay alive. He is beat, tied with his arms behind him. He spits some blood. Bastion asks him his name. he doesn't answer. Calliope uses her glove. Barlo leans against the wall "this will be interesting". As she touches his shoulder,

You pick up his name is Acate of the Sunfield You see a vision of him in an alley with another Leonin being given the job. Told to assassinate Reginald at a specific time then leave. To get back to wide berth in a week and report back. The Leonin he spoke with had a scar across his left eye and it was missing.

The one-eyed Leonin is Paramoz of the Mightfang She tells the two party members of what she saw. Tabletalk on reliablity of the glove

The glove is similiar to Legend Lore and so it might be vague or such, but it is about truth.

The party goes back to the Treehouse, on the way they inform Reginald of the vision. He tells them of Paramoz being a spymaster for his uncle Zirin Shadowtooth. Calliope asks where is the Sunfield, but that is just a tribal name. She asks if the Sunfields are a threat, and he says maybe -- but the likely of such another assassination would be unlikely. They lost the element of surprise. Shadow is talking with her brothers, learns a bit to the wars to the East of them. Sas is with Abbot Grok and her family. Catching up. Notices Solec and Dalkur are trying to be close, Abbot is protective and worried, attentive towards them. Gortam is also there. The Abbot brings up the accolades he has heard of Sas. He brings up how Solec and himself went on adventures, before the disappearance, it was what they were celebrating as the party came in. Asks about Caireall Donoghuei, notices the spores. She asks for any wise words... This was retconned from some ridiculous quote about colors to

“one vision can hold many interpretations “
— Abbot Grok

table talk about next steps

talking about going to Beholder, or the ziggurat.

The party goes down below to see the obelisk again. It seems some type of "marking" has been put around the ziggurat and obelisk, some protection ring of some sort. They begin to investigate. The runes were probably place years ago when the party first discovered this area, but there has not been a lot of upkeep. The only tracks from various creatures that probably live in the Underdark. She examines the obelisk and sees no similarity to her coin. Bastion, using his researcher trait, he is aware how many of these Black Obelisks were built long ago, by some of the first to come to Dierde. Rumors of how these early people came from a Netherese society long ago in a nother land, Toril. These powerful mages had Mythallars and put these obelisks up for various reasons. Some can tap into other powers, others are prisons for powerful beings, and of course many hold religious beliefs for these. He can pretty much go to any major church or library to learn more. Shadow touches the obelisk with the coin in the other hand, nothing occurs. They think of how Arktos touched it last time and it sparked him.

They see the sand around them lift a bit... back to Bast's desert. Three pyramids, the sphinx and Bast who seems to be talking, but no words. She is finally able to talk. She says her friend has the "key" and she needs them to get to the Deadlands. The party saw her Blink out. She tells them to find the mountain at an oasis in the desert, take the orb there. They know they need to get to the City in the Mist City in a Mirage myth where a guy had left that place.

tabletalk on desert, travel, and the ship

we talked about Adventurer Class Airship of the Vale, v.2 and how Bastion needs Dweomerflow and Fly to get the ship to Fly and his sage background gives him reason to believe that the druids who fixed the ship could assist. The Dweomerflow has a material component. The way it works is someone casts the spells with the Professor Orb in the "box". It will now Fly. A captain still needs to man the wheel.

Shadow goes to Grumminfiz Finklebottom with Barlo to purchase the +1 Studded Leather Armor.




Magic Armor, Studded Leather +1

Bastion realizes it might be a bit too late for a library, but there are many Books on the ship and in the Embassy. He also wants a jeweler's kit. He wonders who has the Ruby Weave Gem (sas), and they realize they should stockpile some gems. Shadow sells her +1 Leather Armor, for 600 gp. socket Gem attunement tabletalk

You don't need to attune to Gem Socket Items unless a Gem is in the socket.

tabletalk on Dweomerflow

made changes to how Dweomerflow, and possibly some other such spells, work.

Bastion goes to the Druids and gets a scroll for each spell he needs, for free. But just one of each. He puts Fly into his spellbook (Using Skill Empowerment) (18)

Redfall 01, 2023 KC

Shadow goes to Squeaky Jewelery, the shopkeeper is Urmmand Branthran (50-year-old Half-Elf, long, braided brown hair and gray eyes, smooth greenish skin, round pretty face. 4'11" lean build. checks out the bag of gems got from Outding Refuge 5 Bloodstone 2 Citrine 3 Moonstone 8 Quartz 2 Rainbow Obsidian They are worth about 5gp in their current rough shape, but she can cut them so they are worth 10gp each. costing 1gp for each stone to be shaped, could be done by end of day. the additional 20 gems: 5 Smoky Quartz 15 Onyx Bought Jeweler's Tools's Kit for 25gp Asked about Books, she didn't have any.




appraised:
5 Bloodstone
2 Citrine
3 Moonstone
8 Quartz
2 Rainbow Obsidian
bought:
5 Smoky Quartz
15 @[Onyx](material:55fbf7bf-1582-44ca-a5f6-3bf37dc21a48
Bought Jeweler's Tools's Kit for 25gp

Tabletalk about Spells to fuel the ship

To Fly the ship one must cast Dweomerflow, Fly, then Dweomerflow at the level you want to Fly Which means 2 gems each time as well.

Shadow goes to apothecary. Exalted Compassion, owned by Jesper Shadowdreamer Shadow asks for acid to put in 3 arrows. 25 gp each. asked for "lady discount" shows pin... fails. Gets a 1gp discount, she doesn't take the discount. buys 3




3 vials of acid

She gets back, Barlo says "we have all the free acid and poison we want" showing the Alchemy Jug. She puts the acid in the arrows, and then fills the vials up from the jug. She goes back to the store to buy some more vials. 10 more. Gives the kit to Bastion

Ursa and Lars go to Bastion, notices how the relationship has changed. Nicer clothes, more of a couple, extravagent wedding bands. Bastion (15 insight), she seems in charge and the talker. "By the way you had some jars with creatures inside. we were going to check them out." Bastion "oh yeah" Gets the jars and hands them over Ursa: "these are interesting, where did you say you got them?" hands one to Lars who seems fascinated Bastion: "I know, right. WE got them in a forest, in a bag with a spellbook. and a journal, a botanist." Ursa: "I would love to see if we can make these." Bastion: "I know." Ursa: "Do you think it would be possible for us to borrow them to study? Maybe try to figure out more about them." Bastion: "Sure, but if you figure out how to make them work we get that information for free." Ursa: "I think we can do that, what do you think, honey?" to Lars. Lars: "yeah, yeah... of course." He is entralled with the jar. Bastion: "Shadow, Barlo, is that cool?" sure... He gives them all but the Beholder. Ursa: "Definetly, if we can figure out how to replicate these we will get that info to you. Lots of interesting things we can do with this." Bastion: "I agree." Bastion: "I see the forge has treated you very well." Ursa: "Yeah, we have created a bit of a lab to study all types of magic. We even found some old Mythallars, and been able to create floating lands and to expand to higher grounds. Barlo: "Did you say the island is floating?" Ursa: "The island is how it was, but we created a larger island behind the main island and that is floating to keep our labs safe. The orbs we have been able to collect, with Jeets getting one off some Bargle character when you were gone. Then there was in Pradam's hat. We've been trying to study those too." Bastion: "and how is our house?" Ursa: "Oh it's fine, which we've been meaning to collect the back taxes, you do owe about 30 gp in taxes." Bastion: "here you go." gives 30 gp. Ursa: "oh, thanks. We'll get that handled." Bastion: "When you figure out how to store spells in gems, let me know." Ursa: "what you thinking?" Bastion: "Oh, I just have some ideas." Ursa: "There is some things we have figured out, granted Lars does most of that."
Bastion: "We would love a circle to transport there." Ursa: "You have the one in the basement that is all done." Bastion: "That's right." Ursa: "well, I think Lars wants to spend some more time with Professor Umbercresct as he is learning a lot about Netheril to help tie together some of his research. If we find out anything about these jars, I will let you know."

Shadow hands the vials to Barlo to fill them up. Bstion spends the resources and time to put Dweomerflow in his spellbook. Does the Skill Empowerment and with a 24 gets it. Their assistant, Ellas Lantaththar suggests maybe looking for cargo or post going out that way for some coin. He is going to check on keep soon. Bastion asks him for a list of deliveries or whatever. He says he will see what is available. The party is fine with some errands. The crew is set, they'll take care of the provisions. Everything should be ready tomorrow. Barlo only wants "urgent messages" also was surprised at how much weight the provisions is. A reminder that cannons are rare, but they do have a ballista on the ship. NTO: **NEED TO DOUBLE CHECK WEIGHTS** pick up gems Barlo picks up various colors of yarn, Cotton. 1gp for yarn, Cotton. 5 sp for Wool. 1gp 5sp for Silk.

Redfall 02, 2023 KC

ship is ready. Not too much going out, there was a box needing to go to Dyrt, paying 50 gp. going to Thornwinds. already paid upfront.




50 gp, package (given to captain)

He talks to the captain and he can take care of the delivery.

The Crew

Captain Johnas Scott Scott, Human Ship's Captain -attractive tall Human

Markus Reed Strong Reed Strong, Leonin Ship's First Mate -large Leonin

Penny Nettle Nettle, Half-Elf Ship's Quartermaster/Ship's Bosun/Ship's Sailing Master

Lenu Ronas, elven Ship's Cook

Harmon Lukas, Human Ship's Surgeon

Julius Savage, Orc Ship's Master Gunner

Kelen Kross, Goblin Ship's Carpenter/Engineer

Tomas Swalin, Halfling Ship's Crew (deckhand)

Rogan Lock, Sprite Ship's deckhand (Rigger, also Ship's Mage) small and able

Kimila Serilas, Drow Ship's deckhand/Ship's Powder Monkey (tends to work the night more than day)

they have all worked on same ships a few times and I've worked with them before. They are a good crew and excited to work on a Flying Ship. Shadow asks how they are with Owlbears. No problem. Everything gets loaded up, "Where we going?" Shadow remembers her letters... Captain asks about the spells, and the hat. Bastion lets him borrow it. The Professor Orb, Professor Umbercresct gets in the box. Bastion casts the spells. The Gem turns to dust and smoke, Fly is channeled into Professor Umbercresct and the magic starts to Light up the veins, and Dweomerflow at 5th level then has the ship lift up, with a lurch. the blue stones underneath are lit. The captain picks it up pretty quick. People on the ground are amazed. We start to Fly..

First Day of Flight Sas 16 Weather is nice, wind is favorable. the captain adjusts elevation to find better winds. making good time. Shadow 10. A little drift, but not too much. Calliope 15. Morale is great. Everyone is excited. Bastion. 16. (external random) Barlo. 1. ... a Rat hadn't got aboard. someone got it and threw it overboard, and some of the food it got into. (Internal random)

Bastion checks out the library... sorry, Sas was at the library. 18. she found some Books on gems. learned more on magic energies. How gems are valuable in trade. How magic relies on that value hence cost materials in spells. Dweomerflow can channel into gems. A bit about the Chardalyn. As for cutting gems. Bastion looks for that, 8. Not on ship or in Sas' research for cutting stones.

Redfall 03, 2023 KC

Second Day of Flight Sas 13, doing okay. Shadow 20, great. Calliope 17, morale is good notice the Sprite uses some Mage Hand to assist. Bastion 13.

At one point there is a Broom of Flying, it has a helmet and a set of goggles. Just flying. Bastion has captain go to it. It is about 10 feet away. Bastion tells shadow ot lasso it. shadow ties it on her waste and gives the rope to Barlo, then jumps off the ship at it. Bastion casts Skill Empowerment as she is going over. Shadow gets a 1 (becomes a 7), she goes too far, starts to climb the rope. (20), she is good as she is climbing. Barlo (13), was jolted a bit, but he's got it. Shadow pulls on the rope and they bring it in. (shadow 20 on str) It is now flying above the deck. Shadow asks if he has Identify to discern the keyword. word: "Tiu" (fly in drow) Goggles are Goggles of Night. The helmet is a Helm of Telepathy.




Broom of Flying, Helm of Telepathy, Goggles of Night

Barlo (12) things are going good. Notices some of the Plants are edible.




 
t Milestone Experience | 1000 ea Total: 67,000 (Next Goal: 85,000 ) t

**Left on the ship on the way to Thornwinds**

Rewards Granted

Magic Armor, Studded Leather +1

5 Smoky Quartz
15 Onyx

Jeweler's Tools

3 vials of acid
Gave all but the beholder jar to Lars & Ursa
50 gp, package (given to captain)

Experience

t Milestone Experience | 1000 ea Total: 67,000 (Next Goal: 85,000 t

Missions/Quests Completed

Flew ship from Skola Vale

Character(s) interacted with

Characters

Creatures

Created Content

2023

9 (Lowsun)

Lowsun 28, 2023 KC, early afternoong

The Menagerie finish prepartions to head to the Deadlands

10 (Redfall)

Redfall 01-03, 2023 KC

The Menagerie head to the Deadlands

— Timeline of The Mighty Menagerie