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Conan Ruleset v1.65A.3310 for Fantasy Grounds Copyright 2020 Modiphius Entertainment, Ltd.
CoreRPG ruleset v3.3.11B for Fantasy Grounds Copyright 2019 Smiteworks USA, LLC
Meltam rolls a Stealth test:
Target: 14 Focus: 2 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 0 Momentum: 0 [1d20.17+1d20.18 = 35]
You did not succeed.
Meltam rolls a Society test:
Target: 11 Focus: 4 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.12+1d20.9 = 21]
You did succeed!
Meltam: Oh, I just have sun-stroke from being out here so long, I totally wasn't trying to lurk and do something bad.
Meltam bumps into things in a clumsy fashion
Kazemi (Volmalric): I'd like to speak with the captain about getting a hold of his list of crew members
Volmalric rolls a Persuade test:
Target: 12 Focus: 2 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 2 Momentum: 1 [1d20.1+1d20.17 = 18]
You succeeded and generated momentum!
Sailor #2 taps Meltam on the shoulder.
Meltam: Hello!
Sailor #2: Excuse me, silly man, holding a plant in front of your head and saying, "I'm not here" is not really working for you.
Slumbara: Volmalric, your exploding dick plan was a good plan, but it does not seem to have worked well
Meltam: Yes, using the box rather than the plant has fallen out of fashion.
Volmalric: It does not seem to have worked THIS TIME
Volmalric: There is always next time
Kazemi (Volmalric): Some deaths do not deserve dignity
Captain Fingol grudgingly hands over the list of crew members. Most of them are identified with a prison number from a debtor's prison in Messantia. This seems... strangely familiar to Volmalric for reasons he cannot quite figure out.
Volmalric: Are the non-debt0r crew members long time members?
Captain Fingol: Non-debtor crew?
Captain Fingol scratches head.
Captain Fingol: Oh, ya mean tha cook and tha first mate!
Volmalric: The ones who aren't identified with a prison number from the debtor's prison
Volmalric: Good choices for more reliable members
Volmalric: MItra forbid it's Delia
Captain Fingol: Delia?
Slumbara: Well there was pants-down castration, so normally my first suspect would be Slumbara
Volmalric: I suspect that either something has snuck on board, or something is masquerading as one of your crew members
Slumbara: But I am at least 75% sure that Slumbara didn't do it
Meltam nods approvingly.
Volmalric: What sort of cargo are you transporting? Is there anything suspicious that might have come to life for some reason?
Tack (Meltam): Pirates and then Deep Ones.
Sailor #14: Pants down castration is definitely not the norm around here.
Slumbara: He had his pants around his ankles and his penis was removed, Slumbara is pretty sure a rape was involved
Sailor #14: Before or after the penis was removed.
Sailor #10 hands Slumbara a sheet of paper.
Slumbara: Probably before, maybe both
Sailor #10: Can I get your autograph? I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
Slumbara: Of course
Slumbara rolls a Linguistics test:
Target: 10 Focus: 1 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 0 Momentum: 0 [1d20.16+1d20.18 = 34]
You did not succeed.
Volmalric: And would it be okay for Meltam and Slumbara to do search of the cargo area to make sure nothing's hiding in there?
Captain Fingol: Ai, that be fine, me first mate need ta be watchin' ya. Nae funny business!
Volmalric gives two thumbs up
Volmalric: This'll be something that Meltam and Slumbara will have to do, I can't make it down a ladder yet
Slumbara signs something on the paper, maybe his name, maybe not
Slumbara: Detective Slumbara is on the case
Sailor #2: Well, at least there was not pillaging, I'd much rather be raped than pillaged. I've heard horrible things about that.
Slumbara checks the cargo for any monsters or extra, loose dicks
Slumbara rolls an Observation test:
Target: 9 Focus: 1 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.17+1d20.6 = 23]
You did succeed!
Meltam rolls a Sorcery test:
Target: 13 Focus: 2 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 3 Momentum: 2 [1d20.11+1d20.2 = 13]
You succeeded and generated momentum!
Slumbara returns from his search and hands something to the captain
Slumbara: Whose is this? It is far too small for Slumbara
Slumbara: And you said there are no women on board
Meltam rolls an Observation test:
Target: 12 Focus: 3 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 4 Momentum: 3 [1d20.10+1d20.13+1d20.7+2d20.9 = 48]
You succeeded and generated momentum!
Captain Fingol: Ah there! That be precious cargo fer payin' clients!
Tack:
[1d20.10 = 10]
Volmalric: I'd like to look through Sailor #8's belongings, see what he might have
Kazemi (Volmalric): As long as his belongings don't have anything suspicious in them, I'm fine moving on
A thorough search of Sailor #8s meager possessions turns up nothing interesting, he was due to pay off his prison debt at the end of this voyage. Meltam rolls a Lore test:
Target: 9 Focus: 1 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.12+1d20.3 = 15]
You did succeed!
Slumbara organizes a dick check at Volmalric's request and checks to confirm that everyone has the correct number
Slumbara rolls an Observation test:
Target: 9 Focus: 1 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 1 Successes: 0 Momentum: 0 [1d20.13+1d20.20 = 33]
You did not succeed.
GM: Slumbara is able to determine a few very interesting things.
Approximately 20% of the crew have members which show signs of excessive abuse, this corresponds to the number of people who have very thick callouses on one hand. A number of the crew are way more endowed than Volmalric. Most interestingly though, the Cook has a really nice rack and seems to go both ways.
Slumbara: Well I wouldn't call that a waste of time, but nothing useful for you Volmalric
Volmalric: Excellent, no news is good news
Sailor #2: If you don't have a place to stay in Messantia, I recommend Whisper Wood, my wife works there and the owner is quite nice. Prices are reasonable and the food is not overly salted as a way to sell more alcohol. If you do go there, can you give my wife a message for me?
Volmalric: Of course!
Slumbara: this was an excellent diversion to pass the time on the way to Messantia though
Captain Fingol: Thar be a nice inn next ta tha Prison, if'n ya need a place ta stay. Food be great and service be good.
Captain Fingol: Pigs Roaster be the name.
Volmalric: What message would you like passed along?
Sailor #2 hands Volmalric a slip of paper sealed with wax.
Meltam rolls a Lore test:
Target: 9 Focus: 1 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.13+1d20.5 = 18]
You did succeed!
Volmalric: This works as well, let me make note of the name here
Volmalric: What's your wife's name?
Sailor #2: My wife's name is Meredeth.
Volmalric: Excellent!
Volmalric writes "Meredeth" on the side of the paper to make sure he remembers
Volmalric: And what's your name?
Sailor #2: Err... uhh....
Sailor #2 looks bewildered.
Sailor #2: Umm...
Sailor #2 looks at arm, sees "2" tattooed on it.
Sailor #2: 2!
Captain Fingol: They dinna hae names till they pay debt. Don't be gettin' them in trouble!
Volmalric: Oh, that's inconvenient
Volmalric: Makes sense, though, I suppose
Volmalric: Did you eat my baggage mule?
Cook: No baggage mules or horses were consumed on this trip!
Cook looks irritated, mentally prepares list of meats available from disposal of Volmalric.
Meltam waits out the rest of this 2 star cruise.
You reach the metropolis of Messantia. It is a huge city with a wide port and a bastion of trade and commerces connecting the southern kingdoms and Stygia to the countries north. Even before the ship sails into the harbor you spot ships from dozens of countries moored and the docks and market areas visible look like a crazed bazaar filled with people from all over the world.
The ship docks, Captain Fingol engages in some business with the harbor master, and somehow ends up gifting you a horse and a baggage mule that were "thrown in" as part of the deal and the cook said they were "not fit for eating, so you can have them."
Meltam: Thanks for a wonderful journey, Captain!
Slumbara: And thanks for showing me all your junk boys
Slumbara waves to the sailors
Captain Fingol: Ai! Don't forget to stay at Pig's Roaster!
Meltam rolls a Society test:
Target: 11 Focus: 4 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.18+1d20.7 = 25]
You did succeed!
Volmalric: Thank you for the recommendation!
Slumbara sees Meltam studying a map
Slumbara: Lead the way
Meltam walks toward Whisper Wood
Meltam does point out before anyone gets off the boat that Messantia has one of the highest rates of thievery and pickpocketing in the world.
Volmalric follows after, having loaded up his baggage mule with all the appropriate gear
Slumbara laughs
Meltam rolls an Observation test:
Target: 12 Focus: 3 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.14+1d20.6 = 20]
You did succeed!
Meltam: Slumbara, can I see that message for a moment?
Volmalric: I've got it
Meltam rolls a Thievery test:
Target: 10 Focus: 1 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.10+1d20.16 = 26]
You did succeed!
Volmalric hands the letter to Meltam after obtaining a promise to not set it on fire
Volmalric secures the pouches on his mule while Meltam tries to look through the parchment
Meltam rolls a Linguistics test:
Target: 8 Focus: 0 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 1 Momentum: 0 [1d20.13+1d20.6 = 19]
You did succeed!
Volmalric: Does it look like the writing my letters were written in?
Meltam: Aight, All yours Volmalric
Volmalric: What'd you find?
Slumbara: Slumbara thinks letters are for the small and weak
Meltam: Stale poetry
Meltam: But what better way to record one's thoughts?
Meltam: Many years from now, perhaps Two will be famous.
Slumbara: Slumbara does not need to record thoughts, Slumbara shares thoughts
Slumbara: and everyone listens
Slumbara: Because if they do not, Slumbara will tear their spine out through their anus
Volmalric: Ah, but what of those who cannot hear Slumbara's thoughts, because they are too far away?
Slumbara: Slumbara is very loud
Meltam: loud enough to echo into the distant future?
Slumbara: Others will share tales of Slumbara
Slumbara: The famed Tubist/Detective/Doctor/Playwrite/Murderer/Hero
Volmalric: You could use more titles
Meltam: but...how can you be a playwright with out the write part?
Slumbara: Just one of Slumbara's many skills
You navigate the crowded byways and streets, get lost a couple times, but after several hours of being on solid land, wandering around a very crowded city, where the three of you do not look quite so out of place... you find a two story inn on the outskirts of Messantia "old-town" near the city gates.
It is a nice, cosy looking place which is nothing like the brothels, shady looking inns, and gambling dens mixed in with various knickknack shops and other curio places that you constantly have to keep Meltam from beelining into as soon as he sees an advertisement like, "Buy your demon summoning fetishes here!"
Meltam: Well Volmalric, this is your task
Volmalric: I suppose it is
Meltam: Deliver it for Mitra
Volmalric looks for one of the waiting staff and asks if a "Meredeth" works there
The main floor seems to be about half general seating and eating area, combined with a small stage for visiting musicians or performers.
It is rather busy even for early evening diners, but Volmalric is in awe of how amazing the food smells and the rumbling of his stomach.
Totally-Not-A-Succubus Waitress: Yes, she is working in the kitchen, you can't go there as it is for staff only, but I can deliver a message.
Totally-Not-A-Succubus Waitress has big doe like eyes and looks way too chibi-kawaii for humanity.
Volmalric: I've got a letter to deliver to her, and I'd like to make sure she receives it
Meltam: Sophie?
Totally-Not-A-Succubus Waitress: Umm... Bridgit, but my sister Sophie works here also.
Totally-Not-A-Succubus Waitress: Okay, please take a seat and I will let her know. Is there anything I can get you? The meatloaf is very good. The apple cider is also delicious. I cannot comment on the alcoholic beverages as I am not old enough to drink them.
Totally-Not-A-Succubus Waitress directs you to a table in the corner.
Meltam follows directions and appears eager to have real food.
Bridgit waits patiently to see if there are specific orders.
Slumbara: Slumbara will have meat and mead
Meltam: Apple Cider please
Bridgit collects orders and disappears into the kitchen.
Bridgit returns with tray laden with food and beverages. Sets them down.
Bridgit: Oh, since we don't recognize you here, I'm going to have to ask you to pay in advance. Sorry about that, we've been having a problem with "dine and dash" lately.
Volmalric: Sounds reasonable enough
Bridgit rattles off list of prices and presents you with a ludicrously low total for the quality and quantity of food being presented.
Meltam rolls a Society test:
Target: 11 Focus: 4 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 2 Successes: 0 Momentum: 0 [2d20.20 = 40]
You did not succeed.
Slumbara: Meltam, you have to ask before you grab their tits
Slumbara takes Meltam's hand off the waitress' breasts
Volmalric (hushed voice): Meltam, please, less bragging about the sorcery
Bridgit looks horrified and runs from the table, forgetting to collect money. She runs into the kitchen and begins sobbing at the horrors of the lunatic who was trying to molest her and use her as a virgin sacrifice for something with tentacles, but she didn't understand very well because his accent is atrocious.
Slumbara punches Meltam in the face and ties him up
Slumbara rolls a Melee test:
Target: 13 Focus: 3 Difficulty: 1 Complications: 0 Successes: 2 Momentum: 1 [1d20.19+1d20.3 = 22]
You succeeded and generated momentum!
Slumbara does damage with Unarmed:
Rolling 4d6 combat dice...
Total: 4 Effects: 1 [1d60.1+1d60.2+1d60.3+1d60.5 = 11]

Feneril:
[1d6.6 = 6]
Slumbara throws the tied up, bloodied Meltam over his shoulder and carries him back to Bridgit
Slumbara: Do not fear small one, I have incapacitated him
Bridgit: Oh thank you.
Slumbara: He is not as well mannered as Slumbara
Slumbara: But we are trying to make something of him
A woman who looks like Bridgit's identical twin sister walks over, she has a bandolier of knives.
Sophie: Hmm.... perhaps removing some bits would improve his manners.
Bridgit: You are so mean.
Sophie: He was going to sacrifice you to tentacle things. Removing all his fingers stops sorcerers in our experience.
Slumbara: Yes, not necessarily wrong...
Bridgit: Shh...
Volmalric: The poor man has been through a lot, but he wasn't going to sacrifice you
Volmalric: He promised not to do that anymore, and Meltam is a man of his word
Slumbara: But Slumbara has cut many parts off of Meltam
Slumbara: So far, they always seem to grow back
Sophie looks impressed at Slumbara.
Sophie: I'm curious about this plan, that would help with my study of Anatomy if the subject's parts kept growing back.
Bridgit: Sophie, shh. You will get us in trouble.
An older cook walks over.
Volmalric: Apologies for the disruption
Meredeth: Shoo girls. Go take care of tables and behave, I will deal with this.
Meredeth looks irritated.
Meredeth: Name's Meredeth, and you have the stench of Captain Fingol on you. So what brings you here?
Bridgit meekly returns to table waiting.
Sophie less meekly returns to sharpening a terrifying collection of barbed, nasty looking blades that are clearly intended for, "assisting with preparation of meats in the slaughterhouse owned by the family" - if anyone gets close enough to ask.
Slumbara: Our legs
Slumbara: And a boat
Slumbara: And then a horse a mule right at the end
Meredeth chuckles at Slumbara's literal responses.
Volmalric: And also this
Volmalric takes out the letter and hands it to the cook
Meredeth takes letter, inspects the wax and glances at the handwriting within through the parchment, then slides it into a pocket.
Meredeth: Thanks, I'll read it later, when I can tear up in peace and quiet.
Meredeth: But since you are here, and you delivered the letter as asked, you probably need a meal and place to rest. You are welcome to stay here, I will speak with owners unless you have somewhere else to stay already.
Meredeth looks like a middle-aged and slightly salty, but otherwise decent human. You are suspicious of this due to previous events, since such creatures have not existed in your immediate vicinity for a long time.
Meredeth: In the mean time, shoo, out of the kitchen. And do *not* upset Bridgit.
Volmalric: We've got no place else to stay, and since you didn't tear up the paper and swear vengeance, that sounds like a good offer. However, I'm more than willing to pay for my own room and board
Meltam: a gold coin falls out of Meltam's pocket.
You arrange to eat food, stay at a nice inn, and relax.
Something definitely super shady and horrible will happen next week.