Cathy's character sheet

Name: Catherine Blackwood
Class: Wizard
Race: Human (Choose one cleric spell. You can cast it as if it was a wizard spell.)
Alignment: Good

Level: 1
XP: 0
Armor: 0

Stats:
Strength: 8 [-1]
Dexterity: 9 [+0]
Constitution: 12 [+0]
Intelligence: 16 [+2]
Wisdom: 13 [+1]
Charisma: 15 [+1]

Moves:
Spellbook
Prepare Spells
Cast a Spell
Spell Defense
Ritual

Spells in Spellbook:
Magic Missile
Charm Person
Detect Magic

Note: As a mage, Cathy can also cast cantrips, which are simple magical effects that don't require preparation. Cantrips include things like creating light, making objects move, and producing small flames.

Gear:
Dagger (hand, 1 weight)
Bag of books (5 uses, 2 weight)
3 healing potions
3 antitoxins
Spellbook (0 weight)
Bag with all the essential girl stuff (0 weight)
Beloved familiar - a cat named Marius Red the Second

Appearance:
Penetrating gaze
Neat hairstyle
Fashionable coat (blue-white-light blue, embroidered with gold braid, decorated with appliques in the shape of stars alternating with crescents)
Slender figure

Additional skills:
Can prepare a three-course festive dinner from a quail egg and a rat.
Not very knowledgeable in art or science, but makes a convincing expert appearance!
Good at dancing.

The Beginning

Once inside, Eiden and Cathy found a chaotic and dark magic-infused alchemy classroom. Three enchanted teachers had been turned into glass statues, one of which broke when Cathy's cat, Marius, touched it. It was a terrible sight!

"We have to investigate these crimes to find out what happened here and who is responsible," declared Eiden. Cathy nodded, and then suddenly spotted the principal sitting in a dark corner, quietly crying and looking really upset.

"What should we do now that my love, my beloved Miss Hammett, is..." he was saying to himself sorrowfully.

"Have you called the police?" asked Cathy.

"I'm not sure... Well, someone must have called the police. But what can the police do if even I, the greatest wizard in our town, couldn't do anything against this dark magic?"

He touched his beard and said, "I guess this is the end of the Academy since we've lost all our teachers, and there's no one left to be a teacher."

"Oh, please don't say that. I promise to find out what happened and how to bring our teachers back to life," said Cathy.

The principal simply gave a sad smile and began to pet Miss Hammett's glass hand.

"I don't think he believes you," admitted Eiden.

"Yeah, I don't think so either," said Cathy. "But I still think we should collect evidence until the police arrive. So let's get to work!"

As Eiden and Cathy begin to investigate the scene of the crime, they notice something odd. The glass statues of the teachers seem to be emitting a strange energy, one that they can't quite place. They also find a note on the ground, written in a language they don't understand.

What do they do next?

Eiden says that he also doesn't have a clue about what these letters in the note are about. Nevertheless, he stares at them for a moment, trying to search his memory for knowledge or facts about this language. Thus, he uses the basic move of "spot lore."

GM, roll 2d6 for him and tell what happened next.

Once the note-taking is done, Cathy shares this information with her friend. However, Eiden tells Cathy about his memories linked to the note and says that he wants to find someone who can translate the note or at least tell them more about this language. Cathy says they had better leave now before the police arrive. She also pets and comforts her cat Marius, who got scared when Cathy sensed a faint aura of necromancy. Marius is really sensitive to all kinds of magic.

"We need to find out if the note and the dark magic used to turn the teachers into glass are connected," she says. "We could start our quest by looking for a group of sorcerers who live deep in the woods, or we could explore this room a little more until the police arrive."

After that, she asks, "Personally, I prefer the latter, but what is your choice, Eiden?"

Eiden thinks hard and manages to recall some information about the language on the note. He remembers that it is a rare ancient language that was used by a group of sorcerers who lived in the area long ago. They were known for their dark and powerful magic, and their language was said to be filled with hidden meanings and symbols.

As Eiden continues to flip through the book, he notices some strange symbols and patterns that seem to match those on the note. He realizes that the book might contain some sort of key or cipher that could help them understand the message.

Excited by this discovery, Eiden shows Cathy the symbols in the book and suggests that they try to decipher the message. "If we can crack this code, we might be able to figure out who did this and why," he says.

Cathy agrees, and they begin to work together to decipher the message. Eiden uses his knowledge of the language and Cathy uses her magical abilities to detect any hidden meanings or messages. After a few minutes of intense concentration, they manage to decode the message.

"What does it say?" Cathy asks eagerly.

Eiden clears his throat and reads aloud, "Beware the power of the glass, for it is a prison for those who defy the darkness. Only the chosen one can break the spell and free them. Seek the one who holds the key, and you will find the answers you seek."

As Eiden finishes reading, there is a sudden crash from the hallway outside the room. It sounds like someone has broken in. "We need to get out of here," Cathy says urgently. "Now!"

What do they do next?

While Cathy is chatting with the professor, Eiden goes to the entrance and keeps an eye on the situation with the intention of finding out who caused the strange noise.

"I don't want to meet the police," Cathy says. "I know the local police officers very well. They are lazy, unprofessional, and untidy. They would definitely destroy all the evidence we collected. They would spoil everything and find nothing. Talking to them wouldn't be pleasant and would only waste our time. I don't want them to notice our presence here. So, as we've examined all the places around the room and found some hints to consider, it's better for us to leave now."

With these words, she heads to the entrance, and Marius follows her. Suddenly, she stops to pick up a small piece of glass from the broken statue. "This thing may help us in our investigation," she explains. "Good luck, Professor! Please don't say anything about us to the police if they ask." She takes a few steps but then stops again. "Oh! I almost forgot! Professor, I know that you've heard my conversation with my brother. Maybe you know where we can find the place where the forest sorcerers live so we can visit them? Any information would be helpful."

The professor looks at Cathy for a moment before responding. "I am sorry, Miss Blackwood, but I am not aware of any sorcerers living in the forest. If they do exist, I have never heard of them." He shakes his head and sighs. "As for what happened here, I'm afraid I did not see who did this. I was in my office when the incident occurred. When I heard the commotion, I came out to see what was happening, and that's when I found the teachers as you see them now."

He pauses for a moment before continuing. "But I will tell you this. There have been strange things happening at this school recently. Unexplainable occurrences, mysterious disappearances. It's as if the school has been cursed. I fear this incident may be connected to those events."

Cathy nods thoughtfully. "Thank you for your information, Professor. We'll be on our way now."

Afterwards, Cathy and Marius leave the classroom, determined to unravel the mystery of the glass statues and the strange happenings at the school.

Eiden rolls 2d6-1 and gets a 6.

As Eiden explores the hallways, he notices that some of the doors are slightly ajar, and there are signs of a struggle in a few of the classrooms. However, he can't find any hidden rooms or passages. Suddenly, he hears the sound of footsteps approaching, and he quickly hides behind a nearby bookshelf. Two police officers enter the hallway, looking around suspiciously. They seem to be searching for something or someone.

Eiden realizes that they might have been tipped off about their presence in the school and quickly makes his way back to the entrance to meet up with Cathy and Marius. When he gets there, he sees that Cathy is finishing up her conversation with the principal and seems to be ready to leave. Eiden quickly fills her in on what he saw and heard and suggests that they make a hasty retreat before the police can catch them.

As they exit the school, they can hear the police officers questioning the principal and searching the classrooms. Eiden and Cathy walk quickly away from the school, trying to blend in with the crowd and avoid attracting any attention. They know that they need to regroup and come up with a new plan for their investigation.

Cathy, you roll 2d6+2 for Spout Lore and get a result of 10.

Cathy remembers that there are legends of a group of sorcerers who live deep in the forest, away from civilization. They are said to be powerful and knowledgeable about ancient magic, and many people believe that they can perform miracles. However, the legends also say that they are reclusive and distrustful of outsiders, and that they only reveal themselves to those they deem worthy.

Cathy recalls hearing stories about people who ventured into the forest in search of the sorcerers, but none of them ever returned. She also remembers that there is a clearing in the forest where people sometimes leave offerings to the sorcerers, hoping for their favor or protection.

With this knowledge in mind, Cathy suggests that they should explore the forest and try to find the sorcerers. She thinks that they might have some information that could help them solve the mystery of the glass statues and the strange occurrences at the school.

What are you going to go next?

Eiden agrees to be a quartermaster and just follows Cathy in order to protect her if anything happens while she's discerning realities.

Cathy collects all the findings: the piece of dress, the charm in the shape of a crescent, and a small piece of ground where she had found these things. She thanks her cat and pets him between his ears as he was the one to notice the new evidences. Marius accepts her love with gratitude and purrs.

Cathy says, "OK, let's summarize. What do we have so far? A charm, a piece of clothing, and a note. What can we do with all of this? I guess we could show them to the forest sorcerers when we talk to them, right? So now we had better not waste any time and head to the woods before it's too late."

Then, she commands her cat to lead them into the woods.

Game master, please roll 2d6+1 for Cathy. She is the scout for this trip, while Eiden is the quartermaster.

Cathy (scout): 2d6+1 = 7
Eiden (quartermaster): 2d6+1 = 9

As they enter the forest, Cathy notices a strange feeling in the air. The trees seem to be whispering, and the animals are unusually quiet. She senses that something is not quite right, but she can't put her finger on it. However, she is able to keep a good eye out for any potential dangers, spotting a few traps and warning Eiden to avoid them.

Meanwhile, Eiden is able to keep track of their supplies and ensure that they have enough food and water for their journey. He also suggests taking a detour to a nearby stream where they can refill their water supply, avoiding the need to dip into their rations.

Overall, despite the strange atmosphere, they are making good progress towards their destination.

What are you going to do?

"Actually, I'm tired too," answers Eiden. It's not entirely true as he is used to hiking with his adventurous lifestyle but he doesn't want his friend to be thirsty and starving. "I could hunt some fish for us to eat if you like," says the thief. Since the response from Cathy's stomach is 'yes,' Eiden follows the cat and looks at the stream to see if there are any fish swimming in the clear water.

GM, I'd like to roll for Tricks of the Trade. Will you let me using this move for hunting some fish? Is yes, please roll for me 2d6+2(DEX) and say what happened next.

While Eiden was fishing, Cathy had already made a nice and cozy bonfire on the picturesque glade close to the stream. Thus, she felt much better now.

She sat on a fallen log and stretched her hands to the fire. "A fish?" said Cathy, laughing when Eiden showed her his trophy. "Wow, I'm impressed! But how did you manage to catch it? Marius, did you help Eiden?" she said jokingly. "Anyway, there is a good café nearby called 'The Bonfire' where we can cook the fish. So let the cooking begin!"

Marius meowed loudly, claiming his rights for a piece of fish. Cathy sliced a piece and gave it to her precious cat, and the cat grabbed it immediately and started eating with great appetite. Then, the girl strung the fish onto a stick and held it out to the fire. A few minutes later, a heavenly smell of a roasted fish filled all the space around the glade. When the fish was ready, the friends feasted on it, licking their fingers.

"Mmm, it's so yummy," said Cathy. "It reminds me of your grandma's cooking. Oh, I loved her cooking so much back then when we were kids! By the way, since we have saved our ration, we can keep it for another trip. Shall we?"

After a tasty dinner, Cathy felt good. Her mind was clear and she suddenly remembered something important about their investigation.

"I just thought if I could look attentively at the piece of clothing that we found in the school backyard lately... Maybe I could remember something useful."

After that, she took out the piece of someone's dress from her pocket and started looking at it, reminiscing about who could have worn a dress with such a pattern.

GM, I roll 2d6+2 for Spout Lore. What is the result and what does Cathy recall?