The Invention Fair

Saturday 15 of January, 2011

The Invention Fair


Were-Rats


Cleaning up some loose ends

Kerrick, in an attempt to grow his retinue of accomplices and followers, decided to approach the were-rats with a business proposition. To aid in this endeavor, Corrigan provided the scent of were-rat and Verut provided the background information on were-rats.

The group approached the were-rats and began negotiating. At first negotiations centered on physical goods (maps & potions) as well as 5% of the profits for the rental properties. While Scartail and Greylong were not interested in the physical goods originally offered, they were interested in the 5% profit and Kerrick's magical dagger. In return, the were-rats will cease causing trouble except for those identified by Kerrick or his building manager. They also have outright permission to dispose of men working for Untercot who show up on the properties.

Untercot


Kerrick & Corrigan run with the plan to bring about the downfall of Untercot and delve into it after the meeting with the were-rats. They plan on spreading rumors through Aubic the Visionary that Untercot is a elven sympathizer. For that to work, they need to have evidence already available that helps prove Untercots involvement.

The Fair

Before leaving for the fair, Verut, Corrigan, and Kerrick sit down to create a name for Corrigan's invention. Kerrick comes up with F.A.L.C.O.N. with some help.
Fully
Automated
Leverage
Construct
Of
Nightmares

The fair takes place in the Gate District and turns out to be a fairly colorful event. Three times as many concessioners show up as expected. As the fair kicks off, Kerrick walks around and collects registration fees from each concessioner, despite no fees being due. During this time, Kerrick realizes he should run for Council.

Highlights:


New Talos


To prove the worth of his new soldiers, Heron challenges New Warriors to a dual against his creation. Before beginning the duel, Heron introduces each of the creatures.
Kontaless - Brass
Pelops - Copper
Steveness - Tin
Morticay - Tin


Corrigan and Kerrick hatch a plan to take a dive during the battle. Verut ignores this advice.

Round 1
Verut Earth Shaking Rend hitting Tin 1 & Brass
Kerrick Misses Tin 2
Tin 1 Stands up and moves out of the difficult terrain
Tin 2 Misses Corrigan
Corrigan Casts sleep Brass, Copper, & Heron (miss)
Copper Fires bolt at Kerrick with secondary on Corrigan. Hits and knocks both prone
Fails save and falls asleep
Brass Crawls out - Fire affect on Verut, 5 on going.
Round 2
Verut Saves against ongoing, Misses Tin 1
Kerrick Prepatory Shot on Tin 2
Tin 1 Hits & marks verut
Tin 2 Hits Kerrick
Corrigan Summons maw to hit Tin 2
Copper Sleeping
Brass Misses Verut
Round 3
Verut Earthgrasp on Tin 1
Kerrick Bait & Switch on Tin 2, bloodied
Tin 1 Miss Verut
Tin 2 Miss Corrigan
Corrigan Moves away, takes hit
Maw hits Tin 2
Copper Sleeping
Brass Hits Verut with Burning hammer
Round 4
Verut Mt Thunder Atk, misses Tin, hits Brass
Kerrick Prepatory Shot on Copper
Tin 1 Hits Verut
Tin 2 Misses Maw
Corrigan Maw misses
Copper Hits Kerrick with a sphere of metal.
Brass Hits Verut
Round 5
Verut Miss
Kerrick Hit Copper
Tin 1 Hits Verut
Tin 2 Hits Maw, Corrigan removes the maw
Corrigan Thunder Wave hits Tin 2
Copper Hits Kerrick & Corrigan with Thunder Dmg
Brass Hits Verut

Kerrick and Corrigan both withdraw, Verut reluctantly follows suit.

Heron says these are the four best he has built. There are others, but none as well-built as these. None are able to create, nor make anything with any type of craft.

After Party

Corrigan asks if The New Talos would be interested in joining Sycron's Challenge. The one Corrigan is speaking to, wonders if there is anything similar. There is currently nothing that Corrigan knows of that even comes close.

Kerrick is off to hide, he's wanted over a missing urn, recommends Ellia, a kender.

The Next Challenge


Journey to Far off Lands for Long-Lost Items.
Headed to the Lawless North.

Seeking the Grove of Balder, where a single sprig of mistletoe grows each year with silver berries. This is descended from the mistletoe that felled a god.

There will be a 2nd Challenge Group to retrieve the same sprig of mistletoe.

OofM = Order of Merit
6 OofM for finding the Grove
4 OofM for retrieving the sprig
2 OofM for return of sprig to Highmoon
1 OofM bonus for best individual boast.

Provided 200 grown each for supplies.



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