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Grand Halen Election / Get Charity Funds, Kiss Ladies
« Last post by Durango Daniel on November 20, 2017, 01:27:49 pm »
After hearing Clunk’s explanation, Lady Endergaard leans back in her chair, resting her chin on her fist.

“I can only imagine,” she says, “Who that could have been, based on who lingered at the end of the party. I thank you for your trust, Master Clunk, and I will vouch on my honor that every member of my party at this table could be afforded that same trust. I have trusted each of them with my own life, and they have never let me down. Now tell us, what has become of Prince Asmundr?”


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Grand Halen Election / Re: Get Charity Funds, Kiss Ladies
« Last post by Durango Daniel on November 20, 2017, 10:44:54 am »
Agon Bronzefist frowns and studies your steely expression for a moment before saying, “Aye, best get inside. Kat and Lord Hightower are still catching up, I reckon, but if this news is as important as you say, that can stand to wait. We’ll be here a few days anyway.”

Agon turns to lead you all inside, and shouts to the other knights, “You lot stay out here! Don’t go drowning or nothing while I’m gone.” Lady Foxhall quietly falls in behind your group as you make your way into the main hall of the castle.

Light filters into the hall through leaded glass windows near the fifteen foot high ceilings, and you can see a variety of fish hung on plaques decorating the walls. The hall is dominated by a long wooden table atop a dais, at which are sat Lady Endergaard and and elderly man, shortly cropped white hair swirling about his head, who you presume to be Lord Thaddeus Hightower. After Agon explains the situation, Lord Hightower has a serving boy bring the group some hot chocolate, and offers everyone seats at the high table.

“Once, when I was walking along the cliffs, I spied a man floundering the in waves below, about to be dashed upon rocks,” Lord Hightower explains as the chocolate is passed around. “The guards were all done up in mail, too heavy to swim, so before they could protest, I leapt in after him. I had quite forgotten, however, that I still had my sword upon my waist, and between that and the man’s preposterously large robes, the both of us were as like to be sunk to the bottom before we ever had a chance to be slammed into the rocks. So I undid my scabbard, and, after some doing, got the man out of his robes. I swam us out away from the rocks until one of the boats from the village came round to fetch us. Well, as it so happened, the man was a spice merchant out of Calimport, and now whenever he passes this way, he brings me a bit of Chultan Chocolate. Now then, what was this news you had, Sir Clunk?”


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Grand Halen Election / Re: Get Charity Funds, Kiss Ladies
« Last post by Lucien on November 19, 2017, 10:59:45 pm »
Faced with a dwarf Clunk doesn't know how to greet him.  Does he look down and tower over him and reach for his hand or rather bend at the knees and squat?  Scratching his head for a moment Clunk just stands awkwardly in place and tilts his head down."Hello Sir Bronzefist,  We have news about Asmundr.  Before that let us get inside the elements are not kind to everyone." Glancing back at the old lady in our party.
"Let us have (tea/coffee/whatever is the drink of choice for Rich powerful people), Lady Endergaard should hear this news."


Leading inside Clunk will sit at the center of a large wooden table waiting for everyone to take a seat before continuing  "We missed you at the inn, because another candidate attempted to deceive us and play a trick on us.  So at the moment we are keeping things close to the vest.  I hope you understand, but at the least you deserved some amount of heads up.  I'm trusting you with this information,  my trust does not come easy."
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Grand Halen Election / Re: Get Charity Funds, Kiss Ladies
« Last post by Okakouta on November 18, 2017, 10:38:43 pm »
During the interim traveling period, Geoffrey proceeds to pay off a few commoners as well as forge a few documents (using his forgery kit) to create a fake identity for Asmundr. As the leader of the Phantom Thieves, Fox leaves surveillance of Barder Town to two of his underlings while he and the party are out travelling.

"Pay attention to anyone new who comes into town, we need to keep tabs on any foreign agents or if some of Valentine's people come looking for her. Don't put yourself in danger, just give them a bit of a goose chase," Fox warns before leaving. "Now Vigil, I want you to head to Valentine's HQ, I'm not sure we've seen the last of her just yet. Try and arrange a safe house, and identify any big players in the region. You have a few weeks to do so before we arrive. Be careful."

In the evenings, Geoffrey makes it his goal to investigate Endergaard's 'lady friend' a bit more - gather some rumours about her, where she stays, how she takes her coffee, etc.

Geoffrey, acting as Edward, is also going to send ahead to the Dwarven Stronghold, paying a courier a few GP to deliver a letter. In the letter he announces that the Dwarves should be expecting a visitation of rare and exotic spices from all over the world - Waterdeep to Dagerford (hopefully after some time in Grand Halen, Edward's reputation is worth something). As his spices are quite rare, Edward has contracted one of the finest Adventuring groups in the whole nation to guarantee the security of his goods, The Fallen Star Company. (The letter also serves the purpose of alerting the Stronghold of how we'd like to meet with the rather important Clans during our visit.)
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Grand Halen Election / Get Charity Funds, Kiss Ladies
« Last post by Durango Daniel on November 15, 2017, 11:15:50 pm »
With Asmundr safely aboard the Hang 'em High, his simulacrum taking his place in Ruby Valentine's bed, Francisco takes the helm of the mighty flying vessel, setting a course for Hightower Hold in the Black Bay.

The air is crisp and the sun warm as you leave the slumbering masses to nurse their hangovers in the Thunderdome Plaza. The waters of the bay heave lazily, and you can spy many fishing vessels rolling calmly over the slow swells. Though you can't see it right now, you're sure that Ellie Swift's ship is among them, her and her crew finally able to get back to fishing now that they are no longer needed aboard the Hang 'em High. Some of these vessels have attracted the interest of starback sharks, glinting and glimmering as they swirl about the baited fish.

The Hang 'em High soars above the waves with remarkable speed, and in less than half an hour, you come upon the island of Tyvo. Hightower Hold clings tightly to the cliffs on the western edge of the island, the beacon atop its tower unlit on this clear spring day. Sparse pine groves creep down the sloping island to the eastern shore, where a small fishing village has sprung up along the wide, stony beaches. You can see Lady Endergaard's ship anchored a ways out in the shallow waters, her banner fluttering in the gentle breeze. With the benefit of your flying capabilities, you set your craft down just outside of the village, much to the amazement of many of the villagers, and make your way up a well-worn dirt trail to the castle above.

As you make your way out of the sloping pine groves, Hightower Hold comes into view. The dark stone curtain walls are streaked with salt and pockmarked by algae and lichen, but they have clearly weathered many a storm.The eponymous high tower rises out of a squat stone keep behind the walls, and two guards in sealskin jackets and caps snap their spears to their sides in attention as you pass through the open gates. Within the yard of the castle, you see several knights of Lady Endergaard's retinue milling about, among them Lady Quinley Foxhall and Sir Agon Bronzefist. Agon immediately makes his way to your group and extends his bronze hand to you, grinning toothily through the bramble of his dark brown beard. Lady Foxhall eyes you keenly behind folded arms.

"Ah, the Fallen Star company!" The dwarf's voice is thick and gravelly, and his lively blue eyes meet each of you as he greets your party. As his eyes fall upon Asmundr, disguised as an elderly woman in the service of Pelor, he says, "And who is this bonny lass you've brought with you? My name is Sir Agon Bronzefist, ma'am. A pleasure to meet you!" Agon furrows his brows and scans the rest of your group, leaning his head from side to side in order to see around Clunk's hulking metal frame. "Is good Prince Asmundr not with you? He still hung over or something? He weren't around this morning when we came by your inn."



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Misc. Lore / MOVED: Grand Halen Election Candidates
« Last post by Lucien on November 14, 2017, 11:29:11 pm »
This topic has been moved to Grand Halen Election

http://dndgurnee.createaforum.com/index.php?topic=482.0
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Grand Halen Election / Re: Grand Halen Election Candidates
« Last post by Durango Daniel on October 11, 2017, 08:19:45 pm »
Current Poll Numbers

Goodsong 18%
Mayor Goodsong maintains his commanding lead following the first debate. Despite bleeding votes from his home region as news about the other candidates spreads, his show of generosity in handing out free beer has only served to increase his popularity with the common folk.

Endergaard 17%

Lady Katja took somewhat of a hit during the debate with her non-answer regarding economic policy, but the announced tournament has increased her popularity with the commoners, and she is now nearly neck-and-neck with Mayor Goodsong.

Valentine 13%

Lady Valentine failed to make a significant impact during the first debate, and she has begun to lose ground as others are climbing rapidly.

Rathbone 13%

Lady Rathbone has been the surprise success story of the first debate, enticing merchants and commoners alike with the promises of what a more magical society might bring.

Pendragon 12%

Though support from the nobility continues to peal away as Pendragon solidifies his stance on the relief fund, more commoners are flocking to Pendragon for his sympathetic attitude and charismatic presentation.

Hammerhand 12%

Thane Hammerhand in many ways dominated the first debate, rarely leaving another candidates response unanswered by his own, crude remarks. While many nobles view this behavior as inappropriate for a statesman, the common folk, and particularly those of his home region, have flocked to him for his strong attitude.

Chryserys 10%

Chryserys made a rather forgettable performance during the first debate, and her numbers have suffered for it. She has also lost a good deal of home support, as so many of her own people were able to get better looks at other candidates.

Fullerstar 5%

While still considered a non-contender, Lord Mannfred gained some notoriety for his pre-debate speech, standing up to Clunk and the perceived non-neutrality of the moderator.


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Fallen Star Company / Re: Dragon's Roost
« Last post by Lucien on October 03, 2017, 12:52:58 pm »
People Living and working at Dragon's Roost

Castle Peasants-http://dndgurnee.createaforum.com/npc's/castle-peasants/

Dwarven Miners -http://dndgurnee.createaforum.com/npc's/dwarven-miners/

Upkeep
Stronghold 32gp/day
15 Skilled workers: 30GP/day
10 Unskilled: 2gp/day

Miners 12gp/day
2 Skilled 8gp/day
8 Unskilled 4 gp/day
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Campaign Rules / Re: PDFs, all the Core and Supplemental material published
« Last post by Ollyfein on September 20, 2017, 08:31:49 pm »
Volo's guide
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6tP9hj_gsLkbHI1NVd3NkgyaFk/view
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Grand Halen Election / Re: Grand Halen Election Candidates
« Last post by Durango Daniel on September 15, 2017, 12:54:00 am »
Candidate Entourages
All of the candidates are bringing trusted advisers, bodyguards, and friends with them on the campaign trail. This is a list of some of the more notable individuals from each candidate's entourage.

Goodsong:

Jordy Hudson: A prominent and successful cattle rancher from Reata Ranch outside of Calaunt. Supports Mayor Goodsong's campaign with significant sums of capital.

Valriel Vancal: A Dragonborn apothecary from Alma's Orchard, ostensibly kept around for tinctures which make the mayor feel "spry as a spring chicken." Suspected mistress.

Valentine:

Smiling Sam Cosmo: A popular crooning bard in Tantras, Sam often appears publicly with Mayor Valentine, supporting an image of a decadent, jet-set lifestyle. Suspected alcoholic.

Tony "Daggertooth" Menza: Mayor Valentine's top bodyguard. Lives in a lavish penthouse in Tantras, courtesy of the mayor. Name comes from a dagger point in place of his upper left canine.

Fullerstar:

Bors Kennard: Lord Fullerstar's hunstman, and the huntsman for his father before him. Uncouth in appearance but understands noble etiquette well enough. Highly valued for his counsel.

Sir Albert Greenwood: A young knight who has taken command of Greenwood Watch since Gilbert Fullerstar's "execution". Very eager to impress and filled with knightly ideals.

Pendragon:

Rila Thatcher: Orphaned maiden from Riverwood Watch, currently residing at Dragonroost. Presumably being brought along to describe the plight of the peasants.

Sir Giles Rowley: Current lord of Riverwood Watch following his father's death during the zombie apocalypse. One of the few nobles who supports Lord Pendragon's emergency fund tax.

Endergaard:

Sir Agon Bronzefist: A dwarf who was knighted by Lady Endergaard during the Impilturian Civil War. A competent field commander and current commander of the garrison at Last Hearth, on the border with Thar. One of the few dwarves from the reach who supports Lady Endergaard over Thane Hammerhand.

Lady Quinley Foxhall, "The Mountain Fox": Lady Endergaard's top strategist, and a formidable fighter. Friends with Lady Endergaard since childhood. Persistent gossip that the two may be lovers.

Hammerhand:

Grammil Firegut: A dwarven foreman who is the current head of the Earthspur Guard, an unofficial militia of Thane Hammerhand's most fervent supporters. Not afraid of being aggressive and even violent with opponents and law enforcement.

Towin Coghouse: A gnomish economist who Thane Hammerhand has taken quite a liking too since he suggested that Grand Halen's economy was endangered by being so open to foreign markets. Very meek compared to the rest of the Hammerhand campaign.

Rathbone

Priscilla & Benjamin: Lady Rathbone's personal bodyguards. Very little is known about them, but they have already received great attention for their striking good looks and statuesque physiques. Thoroughly stoic and disciplined in all interactions.

Cycros Bleeding-Eye: Lady Rathbone's court wizard. His name stems from the blood that pools in his irises, causing them to appear mottled and red. Likely related to his upbringing in the Purple Wastes. Learned magic at the Grand College of the Heavens in High Imaskar.


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