Talk:Stavanger, May 21, 1650

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Conditions: A cool temperature, with a light rain falling and a moderate breeze blowing out of the west. A new moon in the night sky.--The DM (talk) 09:57, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

1. Engelhart, I am never going to hand out D&D adventures on a silver platter when asked for, ever. Your local church will tell you to give up this adventuring, settle down and follow orders in furthering the power of the church. The Rathaus, or town hall, will be too busy to see you.--The DM (talk) 09:57, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

I know.--Engelhart (talk) 10:32, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

2. Vafrandir, the 10% bonus always applies when you get experience.--The DM (talk) 10:01, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

3. At present, the value of the boat is 827 g.p. At least, that is how much I will pay for it. The boat will enable up to 7 people to comfortably travel upon it, up to double that number in a pinch; but unless you pull into the shore to cook food, you'll be stuck eating cold provisions while aboard.--The DM (talk) 10:01, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

Got it. We'll factor this on our choice of destination, but going anywhere around these parts without a boat is bound to be a slog. Plus it would enable us to carry significant amounts of cargo or loot.--Engelhart (talk) 10:32, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

4. The apothecary will tell you that the book has been seized by the authorities as critical to the welfare of the state, and that no remuneration was offered.--The DM (talk) 10:03, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

5. Mercule, I take it you don't plan to take advantage of your credit at this time, since you've had a windfall?--The DM (talk) 10:04, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

I will be picking myself up an extra saddle bag in the market, passing up on my credit at this time. --Marcule (talk) 10:25, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

Travel Preparations (continued)

Just to say that I second Pandred's "one hex east of Jorpeland" (and the area beyond) as a promising mid-range destination, unspoiled wilderness without being excessively remote. We can sail to Jorpeland and leave the boat there for further repairs as we explore on foot for a while.--Engelhart (talk) 10:48, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

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We're speaking of specifically this hex, yes?--The DM (talk) 11:09, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Exactly. It opens onto a broad area of unexplored ground. (talk) 11:16, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

Our boat holds seven. With Me, Mercule, Engelhart, Embla, Vafrandir, Odds, Willa, and Fjall, that's eight. So be aware we're at a squeeze. What we should do is explore the settled (the lighter yellow hexes) area near our destination, and see about setting up a base camp. That way in a pinch we have somewhere to fall back on. Find out if folks are friendly, and what they know about the area beyond. Alexis calls it a tundra, so even in the event of a ranger it looks rough on the food/shelter front as we explore. --Pandred (talk) 12:03, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

I'm going to shop today, and use Engelhart's boat as storage for some things. Tomorrow I'd like us to head out and recon the easternmost of those settled hexes near Jorpeland. --Pandred (talk) 12:03, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Can I get a consensus from other people on this plan? --The DM (talk) 12:07, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

"The plan sounds fine by me Pandred", Alexis will i be able to bring my donkey along?, if not i will have to hire someone to carry my gear. --Marcule (talk) 12:22, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

Looking over what you have listed, this really doesn't seem like a big deal. We'll have to pay to stable the animals until we have a place to store them ourselves, but honestly just make a tab for things you want to keep on the boat. I doubt Engelhart is going to throw a fit over some dice and extra boots being left aboard. I don't think it's worth your time or our space aboard ship to find another squire just now. --Pandred (talk) 12:32, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
As I've been reading a lot of Horatio Hornblower lately, the donkey can't be gotten aboard without a sling or a proper gangplank and the boat is too small for either. The boat really isn't large enough for yet another person.--The DM (talk) 12:40, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

I think, as Fjall and Willa listen and consider the party's plan, that they're concerned about their presence overloading the boat. There are fishermen who come in from Jorpeland all the time to sell their wares in Stavanger. Perhaps the two of them could make arrangements with these boats and meet you in Jorpeland within a week?--The DM (talk) 12:40, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

That is amenable to us. I think we're on our own timetable without those frogs or demons on our heels. Guys, I made a page for Engelhart's Boat. We all picked up stuff from camp, and I think it would be wise to consolidate that in one place. Please give it a look. Alexis, is there any way you could set up some kind of index page for our character sheets/hirelings etc? Just for ease of navigation. I'm learning as I go. --Pandred (talk) 12:54, 21 September 2020 (MDT)

Engelhart's Levelling

Alexis, I've addressed you in my character page regarding my level up, kindly take a look]--Engelhart

Hit Points: I'd rather keep any character talk here, and not on other pages. So many changes to make, 5th level is a real sign post. Could we start with rolling your hit points. A d8 (unless you've done it?). If you roll a "1", roll again.--The DM (talk) 11:27, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Right, I rolled a 6, which adjusted for Constitution grants +7 Hp.--Engelhart (talk) 11:33, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Sailing: It should be increasing like your other abilities, technically counting as "out of fields." roll 4d4 -4 to catch you up to 5th level for that ability.--The DM (talk) 11:27, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
I roll 10, meaning 6 additional points to the study.--Engelhart (talk) 11:33, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
It's technically an ability within the study of Athletics.--The DM (talk) 11:49, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Sage Abilities for The Church, Power and Theology & Customs: For each study in these fields, please roll 1d4 -1 and add those numbers to those studies.--The DM (talk) 11:31, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Beasts: roll a d12 and add that number to your beasts total.--The DM (talk) 11:31, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Choose one of your other sage studies in Legends & Folklore as a specialty. We'll continue when these five things are done.--The DM (talk) 11:32, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
Very well, but I both need to be absent for a bit as well as think on my choice. It'll be a while yet.--Engelhart (talk) 11:34, 21 September 2020 (MDT)
No problem. --The DM (talk) 11:39, 21 September 2020 (MDT)