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Kriv

He nodded acknowledgement, then after a few moment's consideration,

"I suspect finding him will not further out overall goals: There seems to be a hierarchy in place, small groups of thugs as with the Goblins and the Redbrands receiving orders through an officer tier, composed of Bugbears for the groups so far encountered. We need an officer tier contact from whom we can glean this information, which means severing another of the Spider's tendrils. Any other reports of violent groups of thugs in the area?"

Jaliera

"Yes we should keep Gundren in the forefront of our minds."

She cannot imagine what his life has been like recently.. if indeed he is still alive.

"And Davroar, I think that last Redbrand would find it hard to get to the Spider travelling on his own and without supplies. We should conclude our business here and move on."

Entire Party at Barthen's Provisions
The heroes make their way from the Townmaster's Hall up the street toward Barthen's Provisions.

On the way they pass the Shrine of Luck and recall that they're missing another dwarf, Karok. He left of his own accord and not one of the remaining members of the group had visited the shrine.

Upon returning to Barthen's Provisions, they are greeted once again by the lean and balding man middle aged man. He stops organizing items on a high shelf and climbs down from a stool and wipes his hands in his apron and approaches the group.

"Welcome back," he says with a kind smile. "Did you find out more about Gundren and his brothers in the manor?" he asks. The group had met Elmar Barthen when they first arrived in town.

The shelves are stocked with all manner of ordinary goods and supplies. This is a miner's town so there are many supplies that adventurers would want such as backpacks, bedrolls, rope and rations. It made sense that the dwarves would have come here.

"Word has it that you've rid the town of it's scourge. If you need anything, let me know. We're having a hero's special today."

Kallista with Halia Thornton at the Miner's Exchange

The tiefling makes her way back to the miner's exchange where she is greeted by Halia Thornton. The woman is standing behind the counter.

"Good work. I hear you took care of the wizard and all those thugs."

She reaches down and pulls out a small satchel. "One hundred gold, as agreed. Do you have the papers?"

Kallista

She hands over the papers taken from Iarno's office. "Yes. Seems he was working with someone called the Black Spider. Ever heard the name before?"

Halia Thornton with Kallista at the Miner's Exchange

"Hmmmm. Looks scary," she said as she tossed the coin on the counter for Kallista.

"You did alright there young lady," she finally smiles back at Kallista but there's a wickedness in that grin. "You seem to be the type that would be interested in power, wealth and all that comes with that. Have you thought about getting an organization behind you to help you achieve those goals?"

Jaliera

"Yes, I might well be buying today."

Her eyes scan the shelves mentally making notes on things she might want. She is feeling much more grown up with her recent adventures and the independence of being out on her own, away from her mentor, for the first time.

"So the brothers have not been in then?"

Chandan

He listens with his ears, whilst his eyes roam the shelves, perusing various containers suitable for beverages.

Barthen's Provisions

The shelves were lined with almost anything one would expect to find in a mining town. So the establishment had an entire section dedicated to that. In there you could find things like neatly bundled coils of rope, pitons shovels and picks as well as clothing one might wear. There were also items that any adventurer would want, bedrolls, blankets, tents, clothing, flasks, bottles, poles, lanterns, candles, torches, backpacks and scroll cases were just some of the items clearly visible to any that wanted to buy something.

"No, m'lady. Another day has passed and there has been no sign of them. It is, indeed worrisome."

After a short conversation with him, Jaliera is convinced that there is no more news about the dwarves.

You can find any item in the Adventuring Gear table that is 25gp or less.

Jaliera

"OK thanks."

And she is concerned. She had hoped they would have been around by now. Where had they got to? Still they cannot hang around here waiting. She turns her mind to her purchases. Getting out her ink, pen and a small book, she starts to make notes on items and prices.

Once done, she heads back to Barthen.

"I would like 20 arrows, 2 bags of caltrops, 10 pieces of chalk, i bullseye lantern, 10 flasks of oil, 10 days rations, 2 sacks, 1 piece of soap and a whetstone. Oh and a mirror please."

She smiles at Barthen.

"That comes to 20 gold, 21 silver and 5 copper.. but you did say there were special prices for adventurers today?"

She is really enjoying this. Although she has to give half of her money to her mentor, the other half is hers and it is really the first time she has had her own money to spend. She has tried to buy wisely, thinking of what might be useful in the future, in her life as an adventurer, because surely that is what she is now! She feels a joy and an excitement stirring within.

Chandan

He has a nibble on a bar of soap and has to pick it off of his tongue. Why is it in the Consumbles section!? Perhaps it's an elven delicacy.

Otherwise he settles on a sturdy wineskin of leather and suede.

His spear could do with some ensorcelment. Sharpening it once again won't provide any further advantage against the forces of evil. But Barthen does not seem like the purveyor of such wares, neither does the local smithee.

Barthan

"That would be 22 gold and some change but how about we do it for 15 gold and that will include your friend's wine skin call it a day. That's below my cost but we owe you a debt of gratitude for getting rid of those hooligans," he says to Jaliera.

There is a weapons and armor shop in town: the Lionshield Coster. There you can find any mundane armor or personal weapon. (Ie: no ballistas or catapults).

Kalliats

She pauses, studying the woman before her. Then after a moment longer she nods slowly. "Yes. It is my goal to become powerful enough to take revenge on those who wronged me. Having like-minded associates would shorten the process. What, or who do you have in mind?"

Halia Thornton with Kallista at the Miner's Exchange

She pauses again, peering intently at Kallista, then nods imperceptibly. "I belong to a group who has similar aims. They strive to gain wealth thru power and will do whatever it takes to get it. If that means helping old ladies cross the street in order to gain approval from a local community, then that is what they will do. If it means kicking the old lady to the curb because she is standing on a bag of gold, that works too. They are willing to support those who support them. Are you interested?"
[[ooc: yeah, I took the lazzzzzzy route ]]

Davroar

Planning for the future and also wanting to replace some worn and ripped clothing he hunts around the shelves restocking his pack:

New clothes for town and travelling
New bedroll and blanket
Healers kit
10 pieces each of chaulk and candles
New ink and parchment to update his map of his travels so far.
A climbers kit and rope since they might be ultimately heading to more caves.
10 day rations - if the trip is going to be longer than he can always hunt for his meal.

He will ask Barthan if he has any replacement bullets for his sling here, otherwise he will plan to visit the Lionshield Coster as suggested.

Kallista

"Yes", she agrees firmly. "How do I contact them, or know them when I meet them?"

Kriv

His first stop is the Lionshield Coster: The tools of his trade are his most useful assets, so it is upon those that he focuses first.

At Barthen's Provisions...

Davroar finds most of the items that he wants to purchase, and at a great price, at Barthen's. The shopkeeper sells the lot to the druid at half price. The only thing he cannot purchase here are his sling bullets.

At the Lionshield Coster

Hanging above the front door of this modest trading post is a sign shaped like a wooden shield with a blue lion painted on it.

As you walk in you see a modest collection of nick-nacks and art objects to your left. To your right you see various items of clothing. Ahead of you is a counter and behind it stands a woman about 35 years of age.

"Greetings. What do you need?"

At the Miner's Exchange

Halia smiles before she replies. "Good. Welcome to the Zhentarim. This is how you'll recognize one of us." She then hands her a coin the likes of which she had never seen before. It had a symbol of a wyvern or a dragon on it.



"Here, take it. This identifies you and if you are asked, your rank is Fang.

Kriv

Hiding the majority of his teeth, he nodded politely to the woman and spake,

"Hail and well met. I am interested in seeing your stock of protective wear, as would befit one who goes into harm's way for the good of society. I have a particular interest in heavy armours, though I may well take a look at your heavier weaponry as well. What would you say this place prided itself upon, within those categories?"

Jaliera

"That's fine. I agree, thank you."

She smiles again and starts to pack her bag whilst she watches Davroar to see what he is buying.

"So Lionshield Coster next then?"

She is wondering whether there might be something of interest to her there, something she could afford anyway.

Chandan

Extremely pleased with his new wineskin, he sings quietly but merrily to himself while he ponders what to put in it. Meanwhile, he follows Jaliera and Davroar to the next shop.

Kallista

She examines the coin with interest, then hides it within her clothing feeling it is likely something that is best not publicly displayed.

"Zhentarim." She nods, making a note to look them up when she has some time. "Fang, eh? Goes with the symbol I suppose."

She bids goodbye to Halia, moving to catch up with the others.

Davroar

He thanks Barthen for the good deal he got and leaves with his new things hastily packed for now.

With more gold coins than he expected to leave with he follows the rest to the weapon smith shop. Davroar only wants to buy some extra sling bullets.

None of the heavier metal armours will do him any good, so while waiting his turn to make his purchase he will peruse the weapon selection to see if there is anything better than his quarterstaff as his main weapon, or perhaps a long knife as a secondary weapon.

Jaliera

Kriv is already there and Kallista arrives shortly after them. So the group are all together again. Not so surprising given their interests and the size of this small town.

She wants to look at what armour may be available and what sort of price it is. She already has leather armour and isn't sure there will be anything better that won't hamper her movement.

Chandan

Accompanying the others as he is, he finds himself examining an assortment of weapons.

He tries on a large great helm and has a few practice swings with a longsword, imagining what it's like to be a brave knight.

After nearly cutting his own foot off, he puts both back.

He needs neither weapons or armour, and his bloody, torn clothes can be patched up later with a needle and thread.