[stoddard] Re: Clearing it all up
- From: "Nicole Massey" <nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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The stupid idiot tried to stop us, and because he drew the group's attention
closer to him, he got all sucked into the hells and stuff. Bad tactical move.
Perfect illustration of Jerry Pournelle's take on the old philosopher's quote,
"That which does not kill me has made a grave tactical error."
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But it's owned by one. And we are deadly.
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 08:35:30 PM EDT, Nicole Massey
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That's Carandolana's perpetual concern. After all, it's claimed by two
different factions/powers.
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Hopefully the Cove will still be there when we get back.....
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 08:33:08 PM EDT, Tim Farley
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Oh, and Bunny's easter eggs... the magic platinum bullet, the eleven non
magical ones, and the three potions.
Sean thinks it might be time to break out some Dwarven Porter or Gnomish Stout.
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 08:30:15 PM EDT, Tim Farley
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Sean leaves that determination to the brain trust (Elmore, Carandolana and
Xander).
So:
299 bricks of gold, weighing about three thousand pounds.
22 bricks of platinum, weighing about two hundred twenty pounds.
an apparently non-evil longsword.
I've lost track how many skulls.
That fancy magnetic/electric armor
Nine books from Myndur's personal spell library An unknown number of books from
the main library A tapestry from the study three staves, including what is
likely a staff of lightning, or something like that the crown Sean and Elmore
are eyeing up as a sacrifice to Artor (part of our share, of course) two
magical bracelets of indeterminate power, worn by warrior guardians of a
lightning mage and much of it (the bricks, the metallic armor, the skulls) to
be Itemized by Xander
Not a bad two days work.
And as everyone keeps mentioning resident residual evil, there's no reason to
keep the joint intact. Do either of our appraisers wish to take a guess at the
value of them thar doors?
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 05:18:33 PM EDT, Nicole Massey
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"Some mummy parts might be useful for certain spells on scrolls, like, for
instance, a scroll of seven Cure Disease spells."
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“I’ll cover both this time and hope no more show up. Are we disposing of the
mummies before the day is up? Could toss what hasn’t been burned into the pool
and let the pool cook them. I still wonder what powers the pool. If we could
figure a way of disconnecting what ever powers the pool, we could try digging
the bottom out and seeing if there’s more gold. Metal conducts and some kinds
conduct better than others maybe. I think it would be interesting the group
having the wizards notes on electricity and how to power things with it.
Potentially ground breaking material for someone with a proper mind for it.”
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 03:19:05 PM CDT, Nicole Massey
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"Yep. We've got two this time? So Elmore, one apiece, or do you want to cover
both this time?"
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Sean smiles. "Doubtless the Speaker, or Lady Carandolana will resolve that
issue most swiftly upon reacquisition of their divine powers. I will welcome
the company. I am sure Tina will be happy to see you as well. As will be your
cousin."
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 02:19:43 PM EDT, Antonio Simoes
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John Mac will go with the Ranger once he's cured of the rotting disease.
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We'd need an engineer. Sean might well hire one. He'd have to work well with
gnomes and dwarves.
And gold conducts electricity rather well.
As I am sure the whole world knows, Sean will be bound for Aarell, overland
unless a ship happens to dock amongst the debris of the Miss Huston. Anyone
coming along?
With the permission of the party, Sean is considering, as noted, an
engineer/architect, maybe a few more builders, and a falconer. Easy hunting,
fresh small game for sale to the settlers or for use, depending on how that
plays out. And an apiarist. And we need a new Hackett. A lot of specialists.
And, of course, lumber, building supplies, tools, hardware.
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 01:19:51 PM EDT, SM Baule <smbaule@xxxxxxxxx
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Make a bridge out of the gold bricks ...
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"I figure yeah, no water, no current. I know this: building materials are
in short supply on this island, which is one of the reasons I am always keen on
repurposing what we find. If that's not practical, ours would not be the first
civilization built out of the wreckage of a prior one."
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“You figure filling in the pool with dirt would ground the pool?”
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Then we cannibalize it. Quarry out the stone, take everything that can be
repurposed. And it doesn't have to be done now, or by the party.
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Repurposing the complex will require getting rid of the general vibe of
evil permeating it.
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And, if we aren't planning on repurposing the complex, we will need to come
back with some pack animals and liberate the silver doors.
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 09:16:33 AM EDT, Tim Farley
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Have we explored every part of the complex we know about?
If so, Sean suggests we begin packing everything out of here. Holly will
have to ferry a lot of stuff, much like she did when we came in, only even more
with a ton and a half of bricks, all those skulls, the books, and all the rest.
Plus it would probably be better for all involved to get Ahearn and John Mac
out in the fresh air, downwind of the rest of the group.
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The bricks weigh about 10 pounds each so by Gary G math, each is worth 100
gold.
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Hollys int is slightly higher.. she is at a 14
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Clearing it all up
OOC: Unsure what Holly's intelligence is, as appraisal is Intelligence
based. Elmore's is only a 12, but he's taken a second rank in Appraisal
boosting his success numbers up by another 2. Still not great. There are people
around her who would be better with only a single rank.
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Indeed Holly is Fence ad-hoc
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Elmore have any estimate on about how much that’s worth, per brick?
Think Holly studied appraisal as well.
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299 gold bricks; 22 platinum ones.
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I guess we wipe off all that dust, dirt and grime, with the extra
rags.
Have we cleared the complex?
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 08:22:33 PM EDT, Tim Farley
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Oh, I meant tell me what metal the bricks are made of...
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None of the bricks. I thought you had already detected on the long
sword. It is magical. The crown is not.
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Not the longsword? Or the crown?
And, out of curiosity, all those bricks....?
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Assuming Elmore using his detect magic, the books, the staff,
and the two bracelets detect as magical along with the tapestry (need to
mention that for Sean)
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Elmore still has his Detect Magic I believe. Only prepped
one as it competes with Cure Light Wounds for spell slots.
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Carandolana's out of Detect Magic spells, so if nobody else
has one she'll need to rest and pray to be able to identify which books are
magical.
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Subject: [stoddard] Clearing it all up
As I recall, we have to recheck the library for special
books, and that tapestry is magical. Which Sean is probably dangerously
curious about.
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