SESSION 255: Even Hobos have Housework
With gizzards harvested the mob finally returns to the surface to attend to matters that have been left unattended. Winter is here.
Day 192 Continued (12.20/0605): They were able to harvest three basilisk gizzards. Ding-We was feeling good and Steve was covered in gore, “Next stop the surface!”. They marched without distraction up the remaining 600 or so metres to the plug hole of the Doathog Slime Reincarnated. The godlings carcass was well decayed and smelling rather poorly. It looked like even the basilisks only took a couple of cursory bites. The hobos did not linger. Go to the light!
It was bright, very bright and cold. Once their eyes adjusted they saw a landscape now covered in snow. Welcome to Winter. They gave it little thought and began marching to the Gormandia Ferry.
Once back at the ferry they received word from the garrison that the B-Team, much like them, had not been seen for the better part of a month. Carla did not like this development but Ding-We had gizzard on his brain, “I gotta get to Liwil immediately. Saff, Bunny, Steve and Bimbles let’s go”. Saff was like whatevs. Bunny was a little irritated as se really want some R&R. Steve was easy and Bimbles was happy not to stay at the muddy and cold mess that was the ferry.They grabbed horses and made for the Caravanserai. The snow slowed things down as there was some depth (6 – 12”). Making to Liwil today was not feasible but Ding-We pushed like it was. They quickly checked in with Felix. Only staying long enough for an update and a quick lunch.
Ride on.
Next stop was Greenland or New Gormandia whatever we are calling it now. Biff had been left in charge and riding up to the gate they saw signs of yet another title for the stronghold – Biffland. Fresh green flags depicting a tusked mouth and crossed swords hung from the gate. They were momentarily delayed by the watch, or until they figured out who had arrived.
To Lord Steve -“Sir, we are sorry for everything…It seemed to keep him from shouting constantly..”.
Biff just happened to be passing by, “Who has come to Biffland to pay me Mighty Biff the deference deserved of such a great emperor?”. He wore a cape and makeshift iron crown and quickly scowled when he saw the wizard, “Gah, I thought you were dead…well maybe I hoped. Oh hey Steve good to see ya”. Ding-We ignored all this and went straight to barking out orders as he still thought they could get to Liwil today, even though it was quickly getting dark. Bunny was forced to be the voice of reason, “As the captain of our expedition I am telling you – Peg-leg, that we are not pressing on in the darkness. That is Sasha’s jam not mine”. Saff sealed it, “Ya stinker”.
Ding-We grudgingly accepted and then strolled into the compound and began giving orders. Steve and Bimbles would relieve Biff so he could go to the ferry to meet up with the rest of A-Team. Biff needed to get back on the murder-train so he was only grumpy for a bit before handing off his accoutrements to Steve. “Here ya go buddy, now you is emperor”. “Right on. Thanks chum”.
Day 193 (BifflandàLiwil): Ding-We, Saff and Bunny set out for Liwil at first light. Snow slowed things down a bit and it took a couple of hours before they entered the Knights subhex. They encountered a patrol and were given an escort to the stronghold. Upon arrival Ding-We b-lined for the alchemists shop to get the intact gizzards into proper storage before any more spoil. Saff took off for the dryad tree to do whatever she does. Bunny went to the inn to get a bath and lunch.
Arriving at the alchemist’s shop Ding-We pogoed in and began giving directions disregarding any interruption caused. Sylae put down whatever he was working on to attend to the wizard. Chung-Li was deep in work rewriting his spell book. The wizard would greatly irritate him later when the elf will learn that his works will be reallocated for the next six weeks as they would be brewing potions once more. “Tomorrow we start!” “Very good Mr. Ding-We I will begin preparing the laboratory”.
The wizard then turned around pulled Bunny off her relaxation and dragged her along to the Basilisk Knight’s stronghold. The guard recognized them and announced the pair. Up to the war room to meet the senior knight and his captain (and daughter). Baldicar greeted then from the far side of a large table covered with a marked map and notes. To the side stood Anven. After the formalities Baldicar shared his operational information for the surrounding lands. He talked of chaos filling voids if not maintained. With the diminishment of the beastmen presence across the northern sector, brigands have been growing in number across the southern sector, likely planning to expand their influence. He also spoke of the four closest human communities – Dry Gulch, Hob, Sin and the mining camp. Hob (MC5) and Sin (MC2) were new to the two hobos the latter being more of a hive of scum and villainy. Baldicar said that the banditry, much like trade, wanes the deeper that Winter digs its’ claw in. They ended with Ding-We gifting them and the order as he also intended to do with Esphael. They rolled out collected Saff and then rode to Esphael’s tree to gift her with an ornate key, that she graciously accepted.
Returning to Liwil for dinner Belzonock the Trader finally checked in. Ding-We was excited to hear the outcome of the trade mission. Belzonock confirmed that the trading went quite well and he felt that there was a lot of growth opportunity that is only hindered by one detail. Brigands. He had been robbed of everything on his return from Dry Gulch.
What are the chances thought the wizard. He promised the trader that the matter would be addressed before Spring returns. Ding-We stewed over his stew. The girls chatted with Belzonock. They saw a future that had nice fabrics and comfortable pillows.
Day 194 (Liwil): Potion brewing commenced. Bunny and Saff relaxed after addressing the last batch of recruited troops. Biff got around to making his way to the ferry to meet up with Carla and company.
ROLECALL
Carla the Green High Priestess of TMB (C10) 339203 xp +10% <400001> CRT 1d12/III
Scars: permanent loss left index finger and scarring on arm
Bimbles the High Priest of GSS (C9) 301725 xp +5% <300001> CRT 1d12/III
+2 save to poison and internal body things; Double eat (gotta feed my baybay)
Hobo Steve the Lord (F9) 314678 xp +5% <360,001> CRT 1d24/V
Brain Damaged: reduced mental capacity (tough night on the town)
Rahgnar the Dwarven Superhero (D8) 233287 xp <280001> CRT 1d20/IV
Serious wound: permanent loss of an eye (-1 to missile fire)
Critical Wound: disembowelled less able to process poison (-1 penalty)
Missing thirteen teeth
Ding-We the Peg-Legged Wizard (W10) 503926 xp +10% <620001> CRT 1d10/I
Critical Wound: Left leg obliterated, runs at ½ rate (peg required)
Bunny the Thief! (T9) 282710 xp <280001> +10% CRT 1d20/II
Light wound: permanent loss of pinky finger, off hand
The Henchmen
Saffron the Mad Fairy Queen of Ribbits (FY7) 189378 xp <200001> CRT 1d10/III
Moderate wound: Scar on abdomen
Lasting injury: -1 STR, mashed guts
Nara the Nearly Naked Purple Swami Girl (PS7) 109599 xp +5% <125000> CRT 1d16/II
Wraith Drained: -1 CON
Biff Bartley the Half-Orc Blackguard (HO7) 101166 <120000> +5% CRT 1d12/II
‘BOB’ the Deadly Shade (N7) 64817 <90000> +5% CRT 1d16/II
Felix Ignatius Hemlock the once skeletal Sleuth (I7) 47017 <80001> +5% CRT 1d16/II
Dolec Da the Hero (F5) 56494 xp +10% <64000> CRT 1d20/IV
Missing five teeth
Chung-Li the Myrmidon Warlock (E6) 103411 xp <120000> +10% CRT 1d8/II
Captain Alamend Strender the Swashbuckler (F5) 37745 <32000> +5% CRT 1d16/IV
Lester Flanders the Warder of Oceana (P5) 37504 xp <45000> +5% CRT XXXX
Brett & Jermaine Kobold Cooks & Eavesdroppers Extraordinaire
RESERVES
BoB, Rhags and Alamender are lawn ornament for the Basilisk Knights.
Chung Li needs 12 weeks (74 days) and a stack of coin to rewrite his lost spell book.
Elapsed: 51 days (from A-Team calendar)
Elapsed Campaign Time
633 (630) days at beginning of session (also applies to recuperation)
Join us for session Two-Hundred-and-Fifty-Six when we ask the questions:
Where and when is B-Team?
Will the brewers successfully make three potions this time?
Will Carla go in search of the other?
Tale of the Tape
General accountingKILLS
Zilch
LOOT
Basilisk Gizzards (3)
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