Hardly Heroes: Episode 14

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==Synopsis==
Steal Team Six devises a plan to rob the Copperheads by capturing one of their members to extract information about their operations. Luther and Pigeon act as bait, leading a pair of Copperheads into an ambush. After a brief brawl, they capture a Copperhead named Richard, who reveals details about the three major families in the Copperheads, their leader Father Joris, and the location of their lair and main temple. Following this, the team plans to rob Francine, the Copperheads' main fence, by poisoning her and her guards. They procure poison from a dwarf named Sparky and prepare for the heist while discussing the mysterious disappearance of the elves from Sylvis.
==Recap==
=== Capturing a Copperhead ===
Steal Team Six devises a plan to rob the Copperheads. The strategy involves Luther and Pigeon acting as bait to draw out some Copperheads and lead them into an ambush where they can capture one. With the captured Copperhead, the team intends to extract information about the Copperheads' operations.
August 25, 1519. The following day, Luther and Pigeon head to the Heinz Head pub, located in the heart of Copperhead territory, and make their presence known. After encountering some old friends, the two sip their drinks while keeping a lookout for Copperheads. Pigeon notices two individuals discussing them and reads their lips, discovering there is a bounty on their head. After a few hours in the pub, as the sun sets, two Copperheads enter. Pigeon, pretending to be drunk and stumbles past them. As they turn to follow him, Luther sneaks up behind them and slams one of their heads against the door frame. A brawl ensues, with one Copperhead fleeing immediately and the other being knocked out by an uppercut from Pigeon.
Luther and Pigeon drag the unconscious gangster to an alleyway where the rest of Steal Team Six is waiting. The Copperhead, whom Pigeon and Luther recognize as Richard, regains consciousness. After some interrogation by Eraser, Richard reveals extensive information about the Copperheads. He explains that there are three major families led by Igneous Smith, Angus Smelter, and Terra Striker. Each family has its own well-guarded estate in Copperhead territory and personal clubs nearby. The three families are united under the leader of the Copperheads, the generalist cleric, Father Joris. Richard also provides the location of the Copperheads' lair, the main temple called New Hill, and information about Francine, the main fence for the Copperheads. After divulging all he knows, Eraser allows Richard to leave alive.
The party deliberates on potential targets and agrees to rob Francine upon her return from one of her fencing trips out of the city. The plan involves offering free drinks to her and her guards at the gate, laced with poison to incapacitate them. Once incapacitated, the party will ambush and rob her of everything she has.
=== Procuring Poison ===
Luther and Pigeon proceed to Rusty’s Hook and consult Gromme about having their weapons identified by a wizard and obtaining poison. Gromme informs them that detecting magic costs 200 gold per item, with an additional 200 gold to identify the properties. Regarding the poison, he assures them he will send a poison expert to their hideout in a few days.
Over the next several days, Luther and Pigeon remain in the hideout while the rest of Steal Team Six scouts Francine’s shop. Eventually, a female dwarf named Sparky visits them. Luther purchases 8 doses of a poison that causes the consumer to lose control of their bowels and become incapacitated. The Akuban laxative costs a total of 80 gold. After acquiring the poison, they discuss the disappearance of the elves from Sylvas with Sparky, each sharing their own theories. After some time, the dwarf departs.
==Loot==
No loot this episode.
==Experience==
No experience this episode.
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