AvB Hammer, Punchinello, and Dextra

[planswalker]

he finds himself at a temple to pelor. When the priest on duty sees him come rushing in, he asks, "What's the matter, my boy?"

[Rizban]

When Hammer arrives, Punchinello explains what has happened and shows him the loot. The other two can split the loot as they choose. Punchinello will be passing on taking anything.

[Cogidubnus]

Dextra

My lord Dergrall has been bitten by a wear creature. He needs help.

[planswalker]

"Of course. Take me to him. The fee can be discussed later."

he waits for you to show him the way there.

[Rizban]

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Can we just assume Dextra shows him the way back without it needing to be specified?

[planswalker]

when the priest and dextra arrive the priest asks, "What happened, exactly?"

everryone is in the lord's bedroom now.

[Rizban]

"The dead werehawk here and his spellcaster friend broke in, and the hawk managed to bite Dergrall before I could stop him."

Punchinello points out the wound.

[planswalker]

"Fortunately, I keep a sprig of belladonna with me for just such emergencies. I would recommend doing the same if you will be encountering more lycanthropes."

He administers the belladonna. After a few moments, of strugle, Dergrall manages to throw off the curse. Unfortunately, the toxicity of the belladonna has left him sapped of strength and paralyzed. Upon seeing that the cure worked, the cleric leaves, before the paralysis is discovered.

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belladonna is toxic and initial dmage is 1d6 str and secondary damage is 2d6 str. he faile both saves and took a total of 12 str damage. he had 11 str so is now paralyzed for one day and will be weak for a week and a half after that, barring some outside aid (such as you three)

[Rizban]

Punchinello looks relieved and thanks the cleric for his help.

"Well, it looks like we managed to avoid the worst of this one. The two of you can have the loot, unless Dergrall says otherwise. I have no use for any of that.

I do believe that my taking the day shift would be most beneficial from this point forward. Dextra can take the night shift. Hammer, well, you don't sleep, so you can guard pretty much indefinitely, right?"

The loot:

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the lycanthrope had none. the wizard had bracers of armor +2, an amulet of health +2, and a +1 spell storing quarterstaff.

[Cogidubnus]

Hammer
I can keep an indefinite watch on his lordship until I am damaged, at which point I will need time to repair myself.

[Rizban]

"With Dextra and I exchanging shifts, and you standing guard almost 24/7, we should be able to keep Lord Dergrall safe."

[planswalker]

Y'all manage to go the next five days without incident. Whoever is behind WereDawn, they don't seem to be in a hurry. on a completely unrelated note: the next full moon is tomorrow night.

[Rizban]

I spend those 5 days gathering as much information about the WereDawn as I can.

Day1

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Gather Information - (1d20+5)[9]
Knowledge – arcana - (1d20+8)[11]
Knowledge – architecture and engineering - (1d20+8)[15]
Knowledge – dungeoneering - (1d20+8)[11]
Knowledge – history - (1d20+8)[11]
Knowledge – local - (1d20+8)[13]
Knowledge – nature - (1d20+8)[14]
Knowledge – nobility and royalty - (1d20+8)[25]
Knowledge – psionics - (1d20+12)[26]
Knowledge – religion - (1d20+8)[22]
Knowledge – the planes - (1d20+8)[20]

Day2

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Gather Information - (1d20+5)[9]
Knowledge – arcana - (1d20+8)[23]
Knowledge – architecture and engineering - (1d20+8)[21]
Knowledge – dungeoneering - (1d20+8)[14]
Knowledge – history - (1d20+8)[22]
Knowledge – local - (1d20+8)[21]
Knowledge – nature - (1d20+8)[16]
Knowledge – nobility and royalty - (1d20+8)[16]
Knowledge – psionics - (1d20+12)[24]
Knowledge – religion - (1d20+8)[10]
Knowledge – the planes - (1d20+8)[26]

Day3

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Gather Information - (1d20+5)[12]
Knowledge – arcana - (1d20+8)[25]
Knowledge – architecture and engineering - (1d20+8)[19]
Knowledge – dungeoneering - (1d20+8)[28]
Knowledge – history - (1d20+8)[13]
Knowledge – local - (1d20+8)[15]
Knowledge – nature - (1d20+8)[19]
Knowledge – nobility and royalty - (1d20+8)[26]
Knowledge – psionics - (1d20+12)[21]
Knowledge – religion - (1d20+8)[20]
Knowledge – the planes - (1d20+8)[20]

Day4

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Gather Information - (1d20+5)[19]
Knowledge – arcana - (1d20+8)[27]
Knowledge – architecture and engineering - (1d20+8)[26]
Knowledge – dungeoneering - (1d20+8)[26]
Knowledge – history - (1d20+8)[19]
Knowledge – local - (1d20+8)[12]
Knowledge – nature - (1d20+8)[26]
Knowledge – nobility and royalty - (1d20+8)[16]
Knowledge – psionics - (1d20+12)[28]
Knowledge – religion - (1d20+8)[23]
Knowledge – the planes - (1d20+8)[9]

Day5

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Gather Information - (1d20+5)[15]
Knowledge – arcana - (1d20+8)[21]
Knowledge – architecture and engineering - (1d20+8)[21]
Knowledge – dungeoneering - (1d20+8)[22]
Knowledge – history - (1d20+8)[10]
Knowledge – local - (1d20+8)[13]
Knowledge – nature - (1d20+8)[19]
Knowledge – nobility and royalty - (1d20+8)[28]
Knowledge – psionics - (1d20+12)[24]
Knowledge – religion - (1d20+8)[27]
Knowledge – the planes - (1d20+8)[20]

[planswalker]

you have learned that WereDawn is a vagabond group of lycanthropes that were not from this area. they have recently moved in to the outlying region, but there have been only limited reports about them acting in the city at large. They are known for being purists, who feel that those naturally born as lycanthropes are superior to all others, with those afflicted by it being their natural servats. all others are either cattle or slaves.

[Rizban]

Punchinello conveys this information then says, "Well, I think I'm going to have to tender my resignation. I'm not really up to fighting were creatures. As well, I have other responsibilities that I must take care of for the time being. That said, this is your property."

He removes his PASS amulet and returns it to Dergrall.

"You should be able to attune it to a new bodyguard without difficulty."

Note: PASS = Punchinello's Amulet Security System™.

[planswalker]

"Very well, if you insist. Is there anything I can do to convince you to stay?"

[Rizban]

"I can not think of a reason at the moment. I will continue to provide you with excellent service and considerable discounts on anything magical you need to purchase that I can provide."

[planswalker]

"Very well. I hope you and I can remain on cordial terms."

[Rizban]

"I'm certain we will. I wish you luck and safety."

[Rizban]

A terrible explosion suddenly rocks the entire city, and the ground shakes as if an earthquake were tearing the city apart. The sky lights up from a blast many times the brightness of the sun, and you are certain that certain death has at last come to claim you. As the brightness fades, you look toward the Mages' Quarter and see the last remnants of the horror burning directly towards the sky in a seemingly endless stream of raw, burning mana which threatens to tear reality asunder. What seems like an eternity passes as you stare, though it is likely only a few seconds, and at last the blast fades away. In the distance, you hear a building collapse, and you are certain that something horrible has been unleashed upon the city.

[Cogidubnus]

Hammer

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First off, apologies about not posting on this thread for so long. Subscription got deleted so I forgot to check it. As everyone else appears to have vanished, I'll take the bracers of armor +2, an amulet of health +2, and a +1 spell storing quarterstaff.

"My lord, I am sorry. This group appears to have fallen apart rather quickly. You are, it seems, in some danger, and tomorrow is the next full moon. I suggest you send a servant to acquire some Belladonna for you, to prevent further infections, and I will spend today trying to acquire some further aid for us. I will return before the sun sets to keep watch over you."

[Figh2er]

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I'm still here, just been kept off internet for ages. Sorry.

I will stay here and rest, if that is alright. Perhaps you could take my wages, and that staff, and deliver them to the temple as offerings for me, while you're out?

[Cogidubnus]

Hammer

"I can do that. I'd best set off now."

Hammer will head to the temple and then Puchinello's shop.

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I'll post in Puchinello's thread for my questions to him, and respond to any description of the temple you give me, but the general idea is that I'll find someone suitably important, hand over Dextra's offering, then ask if they know anyone who'd be willing to help us with our werewolf problem.

[Rizban]

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You should note that the massive explosion has sent the entire city into chaos, so it will be likely that the temples are going to be flooded with refugees and the injured seeking healing.

[Cogidubnus]

Hammer

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Ah, ok. Well, adventure awaits
Anything that might interest Hammer noticeable?

Finding the entire city in chaos, Hammer strides into it, looking around for someone he could help or someone to explain the situation.

[planswalker]

As every temple who is willing to take refugees is congested with them, and the explosion seems to be right next to the mage's quarter, it seems likely that the answers you seek are best sought out in the mage's quarter.

[Cogidubnus]

Hammer

Hammer pushes his way through the crowds, heading for the mages' quarter. If he finds anyone there who looks informed, he will ask them what happened.