Building Connections
General Summary
Khalid, under his guise as the gnome Pax, sought out citizenship in Tetrodora. He placed a call for assistance, hoping to get additional help in whatever task was given to him.
Adonis was the first to arrive in Trader's Cusp, noticing a vendor selling "mystery meat" during his visit. He was able to identify that it was humanoid flesh, and dismissed the individual and headed to the Inn in which they were to meet. Azim, noticing this same vendor, argued over the quality of his product, and ultimately publically condemned him. Using a spell, he informed everyone around that instead of buying from him, you could purchase food supplies from his guild at half cost. The interested people around left, and the vendor was forced to pakc up. After Nightfall showed up, the party was assembled and they began to ask around on who may need assistance and be willing to sign citizenship.
They met a merchant by the name of Muraidum, who confided in the party that a rival had ambushd one of his caravans of goods, stealing everything that he was supposed to stock up his shop with. He informed them if they would help with some payback, he would be willing to sign any paperwork they have, or, as Adonis inquired, provide them with some of their rare spices they normally have. Muraidum told the party that his rival, Oraruuk, had a warehouse in the city of Luskan on the Sword Coast in Faerun.
Azim had the ability to cast the spell to move them to Faerun, however he needed time to prepare, so he invited the party to stay at his castle for the night. Khalid, prior to resting for the night, sought out Bradford Holt and petitioned him for a signature. After a discussion, and a notable donation, he was able to convince him for one of his signatures.
In the morning, the party collected in the courtyard of Azim's castle to planeshift to the city of Waterdeep. After walking around for a few hours, they made their way to the docks, where they were able to get passage north. It seemed most ships stayed clear of Luskan, but were willing to get as far north as Neverwinter. After arriving, the party took a phantom chariot to outside the city limits.
As they arrived in the city, the party encountered the notorious racism that the city is known for. As they attempt to enter, Adonis is forced to stay outside the city, as they did not allow "his kind" within, while the rest of the party was able to adequately disguise themselves. Adonis was forced to turn invisible, and fly in over their heads, with not a guard knowing what happened.
Since the party was able to ransack a warehouse, they thought it smart to speak to someone in charge hoping for a little bit of coverage. The went to an inn called The Cutlass, full of pirates and their hired entertainers. There, they found one of the high captains of the city, Ship SulJack, who invited Khalid to drink with him. Impressed with his ability to hold his liquor, he gave the party his blessing.
Asking around, they were able to locate the warehouse in question. Nightfall was able to find a few alarm traps hidden above the door, and Adonis used the ability of shape stone to cut open a door on the side of the building so they could attempt to get in unseen. Khalid used invisibility and flew around unnoticed, however Adonis used a shorter lasting spell while pilfering. When his spell was up, he did not notice a kobold sneaking up on him until it was too late. Adonis, being shot, began a long fight with the guards of the building. Creating a spike pit, Adonis trapped the kobold sharpshooter, who was unable to escape. The two fighters attempted to continue to guard their building, but were not match for the strength drain of Nightfall. Azim attempted to save the kobold who surrendered, but Adonis was giving now quarter and cast a lightning bolt, hitting both Azim and the kobold. Azim, afraid for the kobold's life, shielded him with his armor, with its enchantment barely saving their life. Azim then left with the kobold, heading home.
During the search, Khalid found a ledger, stating that a nearby stable held a few elephants that were being readied for transport. Jumping at the oppertunity, the three remaining party members traveled to the stables, but noticed it was guarded by a glass golem. Adonis immediately wrapped the golem in a swirl of black tentacles, notifying it of their presence. As the fight insued a few of the elephants died in the combat. Once the golem was slain, the party took the two remaining, however they were not armor trained as needed for Khalid's preference.
They rode the two down to Waterdeep, and after finding out they could not take them through the portal back to Pandora, they opted to sell them in the city. Returning to Trader's Cusp, they informed Muraidum of their success, handed over the goods, and he rewarded Pax and Nightfall with citizenship signatures, and Adonis with some rare herbs and spices. The party then went their separate ways, each to their home.
Adonis was the first to arrive in Trader's Cusp, noticing a vendor selling "mystery meat" during his visit. He was able to identify that it was humanoid flesh, and dismissed the individual and headed to the Inn in which they were to meet. Azim, noticing this same vendor, argued over the quality of his product, and ultimately publically condemned him. Using a spell, he informed everyone around that instead of buying from him, you could purchase food supplies from his guild at half cost. The interested people around left, and the vendor was forced to pakc up. After Nightfall showed up, the party was assembled and they began to ask around on who may need assistance and be willing to sign citizenship.
They met a merchant by the name of Muraidum, who confided in the party that a rival had ambushd one of his caravans of goods, stealing everything that he was supposed to stock up his shop with. He informed them if they would help with some payback, he would be willing to sign any paperwork they have, or, as Adonis inquired, provide them with some of their rare spices they normally have. Muraidum told the party that his rival, Oraruuk, had a warehouse in the city of Luskan on the Sword Coast in Faerun.
Azim had the ability to cast the spell to move them to Faerun, however he needed time to prepare, so he invited the party to stay at his castle for the night. Khalid, prior to resting for the night, sought out Bradford Holt and petitioned him for a signature. After a discussion, and a notable donation, he was able to convince him for one of his signatures.
In the morning, the party collected in the courtyard of Azim's castle to planeshift to the city of Waterdeep. After walking around for a few hours, they made their way to the docks, where they were able to get passage north. It seemed most ships stayed clear of Luskan, but were willing to get as far north as Neverwinter. After arriving, the party took a phantom chariot to outside the city limits.
As they arrived in the city, the party encountered the notorious racism that the city is known for. As they attempt to enter, Adonis is forced to stay outside the city, as they did not allow "his kind" within, while the rest of the party was able to adequately disguise themselves. Adonis was forced to turn invisible, and fly in over their heads, with not a guard knowing what happened.
Since the party was able to ransack a warehouse, they thought it smart to speak to someone in charge hoping for a little bit of coverage. The went to an inn called The Cutlass, full of pirates and their hired entertainers. There, they found one of the high captains of the city, Ship SulJack, who invited Khalid to drink with him. Impressed with his ability to hold his liquor, he gave the party his blessing.
Asking around, they were able to locate the warehouse in question. Nightfall was able to find a few alarm traps hidden above the door, and Adonis used the ability of shape stone to cut open a door on the side of the building so they could attempt to get in unseen. Khalid used invisibility and flew around unnoticed, however Adonis used a shorter lasting spell while pilfering. When his spell was up, he did not notice a kobold sneaking up on him until it was too late. Adonis, being shot, began a long fight with the guards of the building. Creating a spike pit, Adonis trapped the kobold sharpshooter, who was unable to escape. The two fighters attempted to continue to guard their building, but were not match for the strength drain of Nightfall. Azim attempted to save the kobold who surrendered, but Adonis was giving now quarter and cast a lightning bolt, hitting both Azim and the kobold. Azim, afraid for the kobold's life, shielded him with his armor, with its enchantment barely saving their life. Azim then left with the kobold, heading home.
During the search, Khalid found a ledger, stating that a nearby stable held a few elephants that were being readied for transport. Jumping at the oppertunity, the three remaining party members traveled to the stables, but noticed it was guarded by a glass golem. Adonis immediately wrapped the golem in a swirl of black tentacles, notifying it of their presence. As the fight insued a few of the elephants died in the combat. Once the golem was slain, the party took the two remaining, however they were not armor trained as needed for Khalid's preference.
They rode the two down to Waterdeep, and after finding out they could not take them through the portal back to Pandora, they opted to sell them in the city. Returning to Trader's Cusp, they informed Muraidum of their success, handed over the goods, and he rewarded Pax and Nightfall with citizenship signatures, and Adonis with some rare herbs and spices. The party then went their separate ways, each to their home.
Rewards Granted
Loot:
Coins
0 pp, 1832 gp, 625 sp, 3,630 cp
Armor
[1,155 gp] +1 buckler
[300 gp] masterwork chainmail
[350 gp] masterwork breastplate
[1,180 gp] +1 kikko armor
[300 gp] masterwork chainmail
[1,020 gp] mithral heavy shield
Gems
[130 gp] unworked amethyst (worth 65 gp; Craft (jewelry) DC 15 to repair)
[12 gp] irregular freshwater pearl
[9 gp] rock crystal quartz
[8 gp] irregular freshwater pearl
[9 gp] alabaster
[90 gp] unworked coral (worth 45 gp; Craft (jewelry) DC 15 to repair)
[40 gp] chrysoprase
[100 gp] amber
Potions
[50 gp] potion/oil of vanish (CL 1)
[300 gp] potion/oil of obscure object (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of grease (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of remove sickness (CL 1)
Scrolls
[25 gp] divine scroll of goodberry (CL 1)
Weapons
[2,301 gp] +1 shortspear [no light or external clues]
[308 gp] masterwork glaive
[301 gp] masterwork whip
[315 gp] masterwork scimitar
Wondrous Items
[1,500 gp] boots of the enduring march [clue indicates function]
Experience:
Azim (12): 1200 xp = 300xp (successful bribery) + 300xp (spooky doors) + 600 (Frankie and his dumb dumbs) + 0 (golems get knocked down, but they get up again, your never going to keep them down)
Adonis (10), Nightfall (10): 3125xp = 500 + 500 + 1125 + 1000
Khalid (9) : 3700xp = 675 + 675 + 1350 + 1350
Special: 1 hero point awarded to Azim
Coins
0 pp, 1832 gp, 625 sp, 3,630 cp
Armor
[1,155 gp] +1 buckler
[300 gp] masterwork chainmail
[350 gp] masterwork breastplate
[1,180 gp] +1 kikko armor
[300 gp] masterwork chainmail
[1,020 gp] mithral heavy shield
Gems
[130 gp] unworked amethyst (worth 65 gp; Craft (jewelry) DC 15 to repair)
[12 gp] irregular freshwater pearl
[9 gp] rock crystal quartz
[8 gp] irregular freshwater pearl
[9 gp] alabaster
[90 gp] unworked coral (worth 45 gp; Craft (jewelry) DC 15 to repair)
[40 gp] chrysoprase
[100 gp] amber
Potions
[50 gp] potion/oil of vanish (CL 1)
[300 gp] potion/oil of obscure object (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of grease (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of remove sickness (CL 1)
Scrolls
[25 gp] divine scroll of goodberry (CL 1)
Weapons
[2,301 gp] +1 shortspear [no light or external clues]
[308 gp] masterwork glaive
[301 gp] masterwork whip
[315 gp] masterwork scimitar
Wondrous Items
[1,500 gp] boots of the enduring march [clue indicates function]
Experience:
Azim (12): 1200 xp = 300xp (successful bribery) + 300xp (spooky doors) + 600 (Frankie and his dumb dumbs) + 0 (golems get knocked down, but they get up again, your never going to keep them down)
Adonis (10), Nightfall (10): 3125xp = 500 + 500 + 1125 + 1000
Khalid (9) : 3700xp = 675 + 675 + 1350 + 1350
Special: 1 hero point awarded to Azim
