Session 099 - To Rob A King
General Summary
30th of Agrazhar (Last Month of Summer) 722TRThe story so far
Yureb has been planning for months to rob the King of Rethem. He believes that this magical Short Sword in his Castle in the City of Rethem.
Location - City of Golotha in the Kingdom of Rethem.
Part 1 - The Preparation
The Enchanted Short Sword Macalla
This Jarin made magical Short Sword is over one thousand years old and the ancestral sword of the Kings of Gemala. It was captured as war booty when Rethem captured Castle Sakum in a surprise attack in 688TR during Ezar's War. This weapon is named Macalla, which translates to Echo in Ancient Jarinese. It is believed to be stored in the King Chafin's private bed chamber in Caer Chaftar in the City of Golotha.
The Fake Identity
Yureb works with his criminal contacts in the Thardic Republic to create an alternative identity, Grenix, the Scribe. Months in preparation, this elaborate disguise is of a young and up and coming author specializing in biographies. The new identity is completed with plausible references and ghostwritten samples of his craft (transcribed using Yureb's Cursed Inkwell).
Castle Plans
Yureb attempts to get a Map of the Castle but can only source loose guidelines to what is present on each floor. Likewise, he could not get any meaningful clues as to where and when the food is delivered.
However, he learns that the Castle is protected by the Royal Guard, the Champions of the Golden Stag, supplemented by Company of Dead Men Mercenaries.
Introduction to the Nobility
Yureb spends weeks unsuccessfully trying to developed contacts in the Castle. He eventually started gambling with Sir Hugent Geelin, a member of the Queen's Guard and develops a friendly association. Sir Hugent agrees to introduce Genix to Sir Brunus Risalsin, the Lord Master Herald. The Herald has access to the King. If he can convince the King to allow him to write his biography, he would have access to the Castle and may be able to scout the location sword.
Part 2 Interview with the King
Day 1
The affable Sir Brunus sends and page to ask the King if he would be interested in meeting with Grenix. He is. Before the meeting, the Commander of the Royal Guard, Sir Aelfwik Borganau, interviews Grenix and checks him for hidden weapons.
At the Council Chamber, while waiting for the King, his Mother Apryne Risalsin arrives. This 70-year-old woman is no fool and smells a rat. Unimpressed by Yureb's clumsy babbling, she critically inspects the fake samples of his work. The documents are superb, and although suspicious, she cannot find a flaw with them.
The King agrees to hire Yureb to write his War Memoirs, a history of his epic military campaign, to put down the Traitorous Tormau Rebellion. He warns Yureb not to disappoint him like his last Scribe. It will not end well. He is commanded to stay at the Castle, under guard at all times, until the King leaves in three days.
In the King's Chamber, Yureb listens to King Chafin reminisce over recent battles and victories. The observant thief notices a distortion behind one of the tapestries and a hint in the stonework of a secret door. However, there is no sign of any Magical Short Sword. Yureb attempts to discreetly sight some papers and maps on the King's study but can't get a good enough view.
After he is dismissed, Yureb is taken to the Guest Quarters and notes a well-concealed peephole on the wall. He is being observed. Yureb quickly writes up the King's recollections as best as he can, using his Cursed Inkwell.
Day 2
King Chafin is a demanding taskmaster and inspects Yureb's work from the previous day. Luckily Yureb's draft document (aided by the Curse Inkwell) is impressive, and he is satisfied. The rest of the afternoon is spent taking notes. However, Yureb's attempts to humanize the King, in the Memoirs, are sternly rejected.
Day 3
This morning the King spends hours with Yureb but leaves early to attend a religious service in the Chapel, exiting the Castle by Ship. Although he is free to go, he stays on for another day using the excuse of interviewing the Lord Master Herald Sir Brunus for additional information. Then he departs the Castle that afternoon.
Part 3 - The Heist
Just before nightfall, well equipped and under an Invisibility Spell, he reenters the Castle, narrowly avoiding guards. He makes his way to the King's Chamber, currently occupied by Queen Erela, when a maid opens the door to empty a chamber pot. Before his Invisibility runs out, he rolls under the royal bed and is in for a surprise. The Sword he is looking for is secured there. It must be hidden there for easy access for the King in the event of an Assassin.
Pleased, he has to wait hours before the Queen finished writing letters, and eventually retires and goes to sleep. Yureb then stealthfully starts exploring. He finds a secret compartment containing a small fortune in jewelry, coins, and three Potions, behind the suspicious tapestry. The concealed door opens to a secret passage leading down. Yureb sneaks through.
Part 4 - The Escape
The secret passage winds down from the Castle's highest tower to the dungeon level, opening up to a small room, and Yureb's sharp eyes find another concealed compartment. This room's door opens to a small cave opening out to the sea, equipped with a rowboat. His Psionic talent of Detect Psionics and Magic finds a strong Neromatic presence emanating from one of the cave walls.
The concealed compartment is trapped and discharges clouds of Poisonous Gas. Yureb flees to safety. Once the gas dissipates, he finds two sacks containing a fortune in Silver bars, some Dwarven Gold Pieces, preserved food, and a terracotta idol of an Agrikian Demon. This must be the King's escape funds. Taking is loot (except the Demon Idol), Yureb flees using the Spider Climb special ability of his magical armor.
Part 5 - The Murder of Grenix
The robber remains undiscovered for several days. During that time, Yureb purchases a body, dead from multiple stab wounds, from the Thieves guild. He then fakes Grenix's murder. The body is badly burned and left in the alleyway. He then flees the city with his treasures around the same time the Castle goes on high alert. The robbery has been discovered.
To be continued....
NPC Interactions
Sir Hugent Geelin - Knight of the Queen's Guard.
Sir Brunus Risalsin - The Lord Master Herald.
Sir Aelfwik Borganau - Commander of the Royal Guard.
Lady Apryne Risalsin - The Kings Mother.
King Chafin III - The ruthless King of Rethem.
Queen Erela Lenesque.
The Gurim - The Head of the evil Church of Morgath.
Challenges Overcome
Yureb successfully robbed a fortune from the King of Rethem.
Rewards
The Enchanted Shortsword Macalla (Echo).
Potions of Supreme Healing x 2 and Lesser Restoration x 1.
1,000 silver pieces.
9 Golden Crowns.
3 pieces of Jewelry.
10 bars of Silver.
Created Content
King Chafin III, King of Rethem.
The Short Sword Macalla.
Related Reports
Players Character Status
Yureb - Level 16 Arcane Trickster.
Yureb
Champions of the Golden Stag
The Royal Guard.
The Company of Dead Men
A Mercenary Company employed to patrol the Castle.
Order of the Lord of Chaos
The official Church of the god of Choas, Evil and Undead, Morgath.
Cursed Inkwell
Tool Very Rare
This normal looking inkwell bears a small skull imprint upon its bottom.
Grants Advantage on any Forgery attempts when using this Ink.
Vesha’s Curse
The Author of any document made using this inkwell must make a Wisdom saving throw, DC = 12 otherwise any writing or drawing will be corrupted by the influence of the Greater Gytevsha Vesha, the mouth of Falsehood. True words will become clouded and confused, Half-truths become lies, and words of praise will become insults.
This item has enough ink for 10 applications.
Weight: 1lbs
Echo
The ancient Jarinese Short Sword Macalla which translates to Echo. This was the ancestral weapon of the Kings of Gemala.
This weapon is a magical +3 sword with a special ability called Echo. The Wielder can cause the victim of the weapon to feel the pain of the last injury inflicted again. As an action, after inflicting an injury with this weapon, the wielder can inflict psychic damage equal to the damage done by physical injury. This must be actioned before the end of the Wielder's next turn. This can be used once per long rest.
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