Fear it and it gains power [DM Jeff] Thursday July 10th, 2003 1:00:27 AM
"LAZERUS!!! YOU WILL CEASE BOTHERING THESE PEOPLE!" A deep voice bellows through the room, commanding the ghost. It echoes around, just like Laz's, but it seems almost decent. From above your ghostly aggressor, another form decends.
Dull and dark leather adorns this ghosts clothing, including well-traveled black boots with obvious holes. A dark maroon colored cloak falls from his shoulders covering most of his body, but he is obviously armed with a sword at his belt. Dulls face is pure white, like the other ghost's. But it is shiny with noticeable scars on his chin, and just above his bushy eyebrows on his forehead. He bows before Florin and Gordo.
"Sir Thadeus Upchurch, at your service." His eyes glance over to Bog and he shakes his head. "Von Groggin, go and grab some of that wine from downstairs. A glass should do. To wake this fellow up." Although you can't see anyone, he makes an obvious nod to someone near Bog.
"My apoligies for Laz's actions. He is rather... uncivilized and I requested him not to come here until I had spoken with you first. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be very talented at listening." He takes a deep breath, but you can see it has no reassuring effect on him. Being a ghost ment that you couldn't exactly breath. Still... "Please, put that away," He points at Bralin, "we mean no harm. We actually require you help, if you are willing to give. It is about a mutual friend of ours. Daphne. I believe she has been working here. She has disappeared and I don't believe she is in the city, any longer."
Meanwhile, a half-filled glass floats over towards Bog's nose and the powerful aroma of the purple wine invades his nose and he finds himself gaining conciousness. Laz dances around Tionel, grinning madly. He almost reachs into the scared bard's heart, before Sir Upchurch grabs his noose and pulls him back to the top of the room.
"We want you to find Daphne and the rest of our companions, who have all disappeared under the same strange circumstances..."
PS: Could I get a copy of everyone's character sheet at jeffcollinz@yahoo.ca It can wait until you've updated them. Thanks!
Bog Thursday July 10th, 2003 6:55:06 AM
The sweet smell of hallucinagenic purple wine pervades Bog's nostrils and his head spins, this time counter-clockwise to consciousness. His nose creeps ever forward toward the glass, sniffing away at it. His nose must have woken up first. His head lifts the ground and at once his mouth connects and laps down the delicious fruitfilled wine. His eyes open as they eagerly wish to thank whoever---there's NO ONe there!!!!!!!!! Two ghosts and a floating glass are all he sees. "AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! RAAAAAAAAAAAAALP!!!!" screams Bog as he leaps backward to a vertical position knocking the glass away and tries to practically dig his way through the wall over his bed.
Bralin Thursday July 10th, 2003 12:16:05 PM
The dwarf stows his holy symbol, and waits patiently for the ghost to continue.
Gordo Thursday July 10th, 2003 5:15:18 PM
"Now now son, they're only ghosts. Nothing to get into a tizz over" smiles the big man to Bog.
"You mean that bonnie lass who waits the tables here? She's gone missing?" he says to Sir Thadeus. "And under strange circumstances, you say? Sounds like our cup o' cocoa. So what might these strange circumstances be, when they're at home?"
Tionel Thursday July 10th, 2003 9:34:46 PM
Finally calming down, and getting over his fear for the most part, Tionel peers at the ghosts over his blanket, trying to ignore the Hanged Man. "What? Daphne's missing?" Vaguely, he remembers the cheerful ghost from earlier that evening...not as terrifying as this other one, whom he glares at, preferring anger to fear.
Florin Friday July 11th, 2003 2:44:36 AM
Florin looks to Sir Thadeus and then to his friends. Florin motions to Bralin and speaks to him quickly first, "It's alright Bralin, calm down. I do not think Sir Thadeus wishes to hurt us."
Florin then looks to Thadeus and speaks, "Greetings Sir Thadeus, my name is Florin Jadenth. I think it might be good if you ask your friend to leave for now, he has scared many of us already." Florin moves abit already, readying himself to defend his friends and hoping that Domi provides him with strength if it comes to a fight.
Disappearing Act [DM Jeff] Friday July 11th, 2003 11:28:36 PM
While the party goes over who Daphne is with themselves, the first ghost is trying feveriously to escape Thadeus' grasp. But he only finds himself tightening the noose. Then, with almost no warning, Sir Upchurch spins him around the room three times and hucks him off. The ghost soars through the room and screams, much like a small child, for a very long time.
"Glady..." He claps his hand clean. A strange notion, if there ever was one. Getting ones hands dirty on a ghost... Still, his face seems to shine as he does so. "A clean corpse is a happy corpse. Please to meet you, Florin Jadenth." His smile beams across the room.
"Now, where was I? Ahh yes. Strange circumstances. Daphne's disappearance was strange. I was there, right as soon as I heard, and there was a strange red liquid around. Not like blood... And trust me, I know quite a bit about blood. No, it was more like a silver red substance. It disappeared right away. And it was..." He shudders, parts of his body disappearing for a moment, then reappearing, "odd and quite unnerving."
He looks at a spot on the floor, looking quizical. Then, as if he heard something or saw something, nods his head. "Father von Groggin says it was the same for him. And that she's not in the city. At all. One of his friends says something about strange happenings in Nemorlachria. What kind of strange disturbances, he doesn't know..." He shakes his head again, with a sigh. "It's all very odd. We don't know what's going on and we can't get into Nemorlachria... So, we've come to you."
Bralin Saturday July 12th, 2003 12:12:51 AM
"'Odd and unnerving,' he says," Bralin mutters under his breath. Then, with a sidelong glance at the paladin, thinks the better of his turn at irony.
"Well, that's what we're here for," he says with somewhat gruff contrition. "Ta help."
Gordo d20+4=14 d20=4 Saturday July 12th, 2003 4:16:31 AM
The big man nods. "Aye, we'll help if we can. It sounds like this silvery red stuff is a pretty important clue to the mystery. Summat that'd unerve a ghost, eh? Gotta be pretty serious stuff. Anyone have any idea what that might be?" He wracks his brains, trying to remember if he's ever heard tell of such a thing (Wis check 14, Int check 4).
"And what's this Nemorlachria place?"
Florin d20+1=5 d20+1=13 Saturday July 12th, 2003 3:20:38 PM
Florin holds back a laugh at how Thadeus gets rid of his ghost companion, keeping his calm but ever serious nature about him. Florin listens to what Sir Thadeus says and glances to Bralin abit to make sure his own words before hadn't made his new friend mad in anyway. He also thinks over his training at the temple of Domi and wonders if he knows anything about this liquid commented on. (Int check:5 Wis check:13)
After a few moments of thought he nods at Gordo's comment, "I would like to know more about this place also since I have never heard of it."
EX-DM Kent Monday July 14th, 2003 5:49:19 PM
A very short and scrawny lad comes running in and comes screeching to a halt as he sees the ghosts. Wide-eyed and stammering he manages to get these words out. "Th..eese aaarre ffffor yy..ou!"That said he places a small poucn on the floor and bolts out.
The Pouch contains 4 labeled potions: Wisdom, Cure Moderate Wounds, Cat's Grace, and Bull's Strength.
(OOC sorry I forgot that I won these for you in the DM lottery. Use them well and have fun.)
DM Jeff Tuesday July 15th, 2003 4:34:50 PM Does anyone know where Bog or Tionel is? I don't like posting without everyone else having a chance to, so I thought I'd give them another day. Sigh... Guess I'll post today. From now on, I'l just post at the normal times. So please everyone, try to make even a little post.
Thanks
Florin Tuesday July 15th, 2003 4:53:19 PM
Florin blinks when he sees the little kid run in and leave the potions. He stands and goes to retrieve them and lays them to the side, "We can split these later after we here more."
(OOC:Wasn't there a note about Tionel going to be leaving the game? Guess you could ask Jerry to be sure. I'm not sure about Bog, someone else might.)
Nemorlachria: The Crying Woods [DM Jeff] Tuesday July 15th, 2003 6:46:13 PM
"Nemorlachria... That's the Crying Woods. You know? Right outside of the city. Just after the lake... Strange things happen there. People disappear. The entire forest seems to... know things. I wouldn't have stepped foot in there when I was alive and armed to the teeth, let alone now... When I'm dead." Thadeus' eyes shake. His entire body shrinks into itself, until all that is left is his mouth. And then poof! He returns, as tall as ever. "My apoligies. I shouldn't lose my head like that. I don't look at all imposing. I'm new to this ghost thing..."
From beside him, another ghost appears. This one couldn't be more different from Sir Upchurch. Long robes cover him from head to toe. His face can only be see because he didn't have any shadows. The skin is wrapped tightly overtop his bones. Had he ever eaten? Even when he was alive it seemed unlikely.
"I am," his voice is sickly and almost impossible to hear, which may be due to the large and rather gruesome wound in his neck, "Father Filo von Groggin. I was once a brother of Donyra, before I died... Nemorlachria is a deadly place. But once you get inside, you'll be facing more then just a forest. Other then that, I know very little." He smiles and tips his head, before he floats, through the wall.
Upchruch seems completely suprised by this event. In fact, he seems to be rapidly retreated into his eyes again. "He never speaks. Not to living beings anyway. Something about the way he died... But he's right. Dawn is coming now and mostly people don't like to see us this early in the morning. So, will you help us?"
Bralin Tuesday July 15th, 2003 7:07:11 PM
The stout dwarf looks from one spectral figure to the other. Comedians of the undead. Nemorlachria would most likely be nothing like this. Bralin watches as the "Brother of Donyra" disappears through the wall and then he turns to his companions. He silently pats the pouch which holds is Holy Symbol and nods his head. Bralin has cast his vote.
Florin Tuesday July 15th, 2003 7:43:55 PM
Florin glances to Bralin and smiles to him before looking to Sir Thadeus, "It would be a dishonor to my Domi who I faithfully serve to not help sir, you have my help in this matter."
Florin looks to the others and shrugs now, hoping that any who may decide not to help will not hold it against him since by his creed and oath as a paladin he must help if the need seem sincere.
Tionel d20=15 Wednesday July 16th, 2003 12:33:08 AM
(Accidentally hit the roll button... Um, sorry I didn't post, I have to temporarily DM another game and got distracted by having to make a map and stuff yesterday) Tionel is quite confused by all this. Ghosts are so...so...Unnatural! Freaky! And yet, here one is, asking for his help. And Daphne isn't that bad of a ghost. But, then there's all this stuff about a ghost forest...Spooky! "Uh..I don't know... I guess we'll help you as best as we can. We're not like..uh...ghost..er..busters, or detectives or anything. And besides, anybody in need of help, I don't think I like them suffering. Even if they're not exactly a body."
(Btw, do we get time to rest up for spells? I haven't had a chance since catapulting started at the beginning of last game, and currently I have one spell memorized. Create water. :P
DM Jeff - Don't worry about it. We're not throwing you anywhere =) )
Gordo Wednesday July 16th, 2003 4:42:06 AM
The big man grins. "Count me in old son! But in the morning, OK? These bones need their rest if they're to go cracking heads on your account. 'Night ll!"
And with that the big man rolls over and goes straight back to sleep.
(OOC: Sam just went labour, so if I havn't posted befopre the next DM post could you post for me Jeff? Or assign someone to do it? Thanks!
Bog Wednesday July 16th, 2003 6:04:36 AM
As the throatless ghost fades into view, BOg melts down onto his bed and pulls the blankets over his head, with only the bridge of his nose peeking out.
"Ha! Yoo goasties don' no dat ye don' needa go'no hant'd terry-eyed woods'noll t' dis'pear! I'z eyes saw'd da dat two'm ar frenz dis'pear raht heer!"
Back to Bed [DM Jeff] Thursday July 17th, 2003 3:55:44 AM
It's late at night or early in the morning, but either means you shouldn't be up at this time of day. The ghosts have finally retreated to wherever they spend their days, while Gordo has gone off to his bed. You all feel the same need to get back to bed. Wine tasting, Taurs and ghosts had a strange way of making you completely exausted.
"Sleep well... Tomorrow, you can go." The ghost's voice seems to come through the eyes. A small flash of white light and there is no trace of ghost or ghastly creature. It's as if there were never here.
"We were here.... Go to sleep..." The voice snickers softly, disappearing into nothingness.
Bralin Thursday July 17th, 2003 8:37:03 AM
The dwarf looks askance at the disappearing ghost.
"Hmph." The single low grunt, speaks volumes about being woken up in the middle of the night for a single request and some foolishness.
Without further word, Bralin turns and trundles off to bed.
Tionel Thursday July 17th, 2003 11:45:46 AM
Tionel looks at Bog, but is too tired to understand the guttural wizard's confusing speech. Yawning, he falls back into bed with a thump, and quickly returns to a most un-elvish reverie that consists of mainly hugging his pillow and muttering love poetry.
Bog Thursday July 17th, 2003 1:50:41 PM
Bog curls up in a fetal position, eyes wide staring at those spots. He rolls over, but soon rolls back Ghosts! There are ghosts...HERE...IN THIS ROOM!!!!!!!! He sits up and looks at the others sawing wood then sighs. He finally gets out of bed, puts on a robe, and heads downstairs to get a late night snack. Perhaps that will help him forget that a horrible creature of undead origin went through him.
Florin Thursday July 17th, 2003 7:33:24 PM
Florin watches the dissapearence of the ghost and smiles before rolling over to get more sleep before the long morning to come. When he hears Bog getup for some reason he grins and can't help but speak to him for a moment, you can hear that he is joking which is a good sign of him being tired, "Better becareful Bog, one of those ghosts might be waiting for you in the kitchen."
Gordo Sunday July 20th, 2003 4:54:31 PM
Dust falls gently from the rafters as Gordo's snoring reverberates around the room. The sound is not unlike the mating call of a bull walrus. One can only hope there are no female walruses nearby.
Tionel Wednesday July 23rd, 2003 12:06:42 AM
(Uh...is everything okay with the game...?)
ADM MikeK Wednesday July 23rd, 2003 10:04:05 AM
Just a heads up that the Jan and Jerry are aware of our missing DM.
They are working on contacting him, and we're preparing to go ahead with yours truly running the show if they can't get a hold of him.
So, one way or another, the show will start momentarily. Thank you for your cooperation. :)
Not Happy in the Morning (ADM MikeK) Thursday July 24th, 2003 8:18:47 AM
You all sleep, albeit somewhat fitfully, well into the next morning. In fact, it is closer to lunch than breakfast before all have sufficiently recovered from the excursions of the last day and a half.
Then, there is a pounding on the door. Its Happy, and he sounds frantic. "This is terrible, horrible! Please open the door! I need to discuss this with you immediately!"
Opening the door, Happy launches himself into the room and desperately looks from face to face to face. "Daphne is gone!" he exclaims. "Gone! Missing! NOT IN THE INN! Do you know what this means! Business will plummet! How can I have a Giggling Ghost with no giggling ghost? You must find her! Simply must!"
It starts to dawn on Happy that he just may be babbling a bit, and he quite firmly shuts his mouth. But, he does continue to look pleadingly at the group.
OOC - Everyone's had time to learn spells. You can post them here or email me.
Also, I need everyone's sheets. Please email me at mdknotts2000@yahoo.com.
Also, I think Al is out there waiting to get in, yes? Could you send me your sheet as well? Thanks!
Bog Thursday July 24th, 2003 8:41:59 AM
Bog sighs, "Yahyahyah we no we no. Daph is not har. She gone. Kin we hav sum pencaks n fries? Den wez go look't fo her'n'sins."
Florin Thursday July 24th, 2003 12:34:40 PM
Florin shakes his head at Happy's ranting and nods about Bog's comment, "Yes, we all should eat well before heading out. We have been informed of all this and have plans to help out in finding Daphne, please calm yourself Happy."
To help out and if no one else offers more of a reason on how they know of Daphne disappearing then Florin will explain to Happy about the Ghost who visited them. Florin figures that Happy will not think Florin is nuts at what he says, specially since most good paladins wouldn't lie.
(OOC:I will get my character sheet to you ASAP. If I have enough money I plan to get a necklace of prayer beads bless for Florin.)
Tionel Thursday July 24th, 2003 1:31:42 PM
"We have? Oh...yeah!" Remembering his dream, Tionel hops out of bed, dressed in his typical pajamas, consisting of a loose white robe with a night cap having a bouncing, fuzzy ball at the end. "Dear sir, Happy, we know of your plight, and of Daphne's disappearance. Rest assured, we will find and bring back that poor, gentle spirit, who surely must be the friendliest ghost, barring none, even that famous one named something like Caspor." For a second, Tionel looks a bit puzzled. Then he puts his hand on the frantic innkeeper's shoulder in a friendly, soothing way. "In any case, to render aid unto us on our quest, which we will happily engage in with no fee unless you should demand so, please sir, provide us with a hearty breakfast fit for those who will be dealing with the supernatural at its most terrifying." He finishes with his flowery words, and adds, "Oh, and we'll try as best as we can to help you."
Gordo Thursday July 24th, 2003 4:05:42 PM
Gordo rubs sleep out of his eyes, and scowls at the assembled group. No words pass his lips save a string of mumbled grunts and grumbles, as he stubs his toes, cricks his neck and trips over the cat. He is not a morning person.
He does deign to nod, however, when the others indicate that tracking Daphne down is on their list of things to do for the day.
A large bowl of oats and milk later, Gordo starts to seem his normal, cheery self, but he remains taciturn. He restricts his comments to "So what was that red stuff anyhow?"
Bralin Thursday July 24th, 2003 4:47:16 PM
The dwarf silently takes in Happy's tirade, and nods as everyone else agrees to take on the quest.
Tionel's offer to do it without pay does earn the man an upraised eyebrow. We be hired for a breakfast?!? But Bralin still says nothing.
Hey, ya gotta eat (ADM MikeK) Thursday July 24th, 2003 8:41:55 PM
Happy looks blankly at Bog. The light comes on when Florin tells his tale.
"MORE ghosts?!?" he cries. "Have we become haunted? "
The innkeeper dismisses those thoughts with a wave of his hand. "Time for that later. What's important now is you will help, for which I thank you. And you are hungry, for which I can help you. Follow me!"
Happy grandly leads Daphne's (and his inn's) rescuers to the main floor, and instructs the staff to feed you till you burst.
Before he leaves, he pauses as if remembering something, and turns to Gordo. "Sir, you mentioned a red liquid before. I saw a drop of an odd silver red color liquid on the floor in here right after I noticed Daphne was gone. It gave me the oddest feeling, like I couldn't tell which way was which. Soaked right into the floor and disappeared. Very odd."
Happy strides away, and the buffet is open.
And who is this guy? (ADM MikeK) Thursday July 24th, 2003 8:47:38 PM
It is during breakfast that you notice a skinny, but rather good looking human chap, dressed in red and blue giving you the once over from a nearby table.
Meanwhile, Angus finally figures out who was responsible for all the screaming, yelling, and stomping in the next room last night. He also overhears Happy's conversation with the group, both upstairs and now down here.
OOC - Go get 'em Jim. double OOC - doing the names from bad memory, hope I got them right.
Florin Thursday July 24th, 2003 10:14:11 PM
Florin thanks Happy when he shows them to a table to eat. He listens to what is said about the red liquid and looks to the others while they eat and thinks to himself before speaking, "I'm not sure what the liquid was but I wonder if it is some how used to capture a ghost? It would seem odd that it was blood since I didn't think ghost bleed and I can't think of no creature that would leave a red liquid that would disappear. I guess this mystery will be solved sooner or later."
(OOC: Let me know if you got my charactersheet please Mike.)
Bog Friday July 25th, 2003 3:25:31 AM
Bog eagerly stuffs his face with pancakes and sausage and bacon. "Mmmmmmmmmmm M'compeleemints t' da cheff. Hi! Youz blu'n red'n somthins guy, wot yooz be lookin at dar? Dis is a privat table an we alredy gots a jawb so we kin help you win wez don wit dis;'n e on. So Scoot"
Gordo Friday July 25th, 2003 5:22:37 AM
"Well now, that's better!" grins the big man, his belly full to bursting, and his normal cheery mood restored. He lets out a long, sonorous belch.
"Now that there liquid. Happy mentioned it, and the ghost mentioned it too. And it made both of 'em come over all odd. You're talking some powerful magical stuff that can have that sort of affect on man and ghost alike, then vanish like it was never there. Now magic ain't my strong suit, but mayhap you magic using types have heard tell of this stuff before? (OOC: Anyone care to try a Knowledge: Arcana check?). Failing that we might go visit a place that knows more about magic than we do. There must be a magic shop hereabouts."
Gordo notices the fellows listening in on their chat, and gives them a friendly nod. "You wouldn't know anything about it, would you lads? I guess we could use all the help we can find!"
Tionel Friday July 25th, 2003 2:14:06 PM
Tionel comes down a bit later than the others, having taken the time to bathe, groom his magnificent hair, and try on three of his outfits to see which looked best for a ghosting outfit (eventually settling with a flashy but grim one composed of silver and black). He takes a crack at breakfast with pancakes, juice, and anything else not meat. For a thin elf, he certainly a lot. "Mmmmmmm.delicious. Only thing that sounds like red silver to me is rust...Eh, in any case, we'll go investigate this stuff and find some more clues, I'm sure."
Florin Friday July 25th, 2003 3:48:52 PM
Florin glances towards the man and nods to him, smiling alittle since he doesn't know the man. After a moments thought he does speak up to the group once more, "I wish to go donate one of my gems to the temple of Domi, shall I inquire about the red liquid there? if anyone would like to come then we will go together."
Angus d20=6 Friday July 25th, 2003 4:21:47 PM
Angus nods to the guests at the table that Happy has just left as he is finishing his breakfast. It appears it was your group that was responsible for all of the racket last night....Were you attempting to wake the dead. I could not hear your talk of ghosts. Never been much interested in the dead myself, but then again never gave it much thought. Have always been much more interested in the living. Angus says this as it eyes a very attractive female elf at a nearby table and takes a moment to great the elf in her native tounge.
Angus perform a strange gesture and a clean napkin from a neaby table levitates over to him, at which point he takes out a silver flute from one of his pouches and uses the napkin to polish his flute before begining to play. Roll a 6 + 6 for the flute performance.
After his brief flute performance,Angus puts his feet up and seems to wait to see how much attention he brought upon himself.
Xenia d20=20 Saturday July 26th, 2003 4:30:07 PM
A dark skinned half-elf with a cap of flaming red hair sits alone at a table in the Giggling Ghost. At the moment, a fine vertical crease of concentration furrows the normally smooth skin between her brows. Alexandria Merryman Next is thinking about breakfast.
Through the fog of her reverie she hears an elven greeting from one of the other tables. She turns to see a red and blue clad man who inexplicably floats a napkin from a table nearby into his waiting hand, upon possession of which he begins to polish a silver flute and then, in turn, to play. Xenia smiles, small white even teeth shining out against the full bow of her dark lips. "Cute," she thinks.
Xenia stands and winds between seats and tables, arriving just as the man finishes and leans back, placing both feet up upon the edge of the table before him. She takes a casual stance against the edge of the tabletop, and, leaning over his feet, plants a palm upon the table on the other side, the flesh of her slender hip a light but conscious presence against the ankle of his boot. "Hi," she says with a twinkle in her sea green eyes. "I'm Xenia."
Before he can respond, however, she stands bolt upright, attention captured by something across the room. "Ooo. Pancakes," Alexandria Merryman Next coos. And she's off towards the buffet. But then she quickly stops, turns, and places a hand on either of the seated man's shoulders. She leans down close to his ear, and, with the excitement of a child, whispers, "Lets go. I love pancakes." Then with a smile and a squeeze of his shoulders, she's off again.
Five foot four with bouncing red ponytail, Alexandria Next wends her way to the buffet to claim her two pancakes and butter with a dash of maple syrup to satisfy the sweet tooth.
[[d20 roll 20 + Syrup/Maple + 3 = 23!!!!]]
Angus Sunday July 27th, 2003 2:55:09 PM
Angus takes a moment to put away his flute as he watches Xenia's red hair bounce off to the buffet. Angus stands to his full height of six feet and throughs back his blond hair and runs his finger thru it and makes off for the buffet and Xenia. Angus's thin frame does not look like it could take much more food, but his interest seemed piqued.
As he passes the group that was late to the buffet, he adds did anyone like my performance.... and is off to the buffet again.
Bralin Sunday July 27th, 2003 3:00:27 PM
Bralin attends to the rather serious business of eating. Head down in his plate, he shakes his head in answer to Gordo's question, nods in reply to Tionel, and nods then shakes to answer Florin.
Realizing that last bit may have been confusing, he looks up at the paladin, "Ashk....." pancake flies from the dwarf's lips. He pauses, swallows the entire mouthful, and starts over, "Ask away, Chosen."
He is interrupted by the interplay between the two newcomers. Nodding at both, he leans over to Gordo and whispers (loudly), "Mayhap you've quarters where we can stow the minipult and attend to private matters...privately."
Tionel Sunday July 27th, 2003 6:57:45 PM
The thin elf claps eagerly at the flute playing. "Marvelous! Simply delightful! I must say, you are far better than I at that instrument. Wherever did you learn to play so well?" His thoughts are interrupted by the half-elf girl who assaults the buffet. He blinks, a bit taken aback by her directness with a random man, then smiles slowly. He nudges Bog in mid-chomp on some bacon and whispers conspiratorially. "Redheads. They're usually troublemakers. And look at the way the bard obviously fell for her! They're so predictable and yet lovely to watch at play, like fawns in the forest. I simply love watching civilization."
Breakfast concludes (ADM MikeK) Sunday July 27th, 2003 9:33:25 PM
Eventually, folks start to fill up on food.
Gordo and Tionel discuss the liquid.
Florin suggests going to the Temple.
Bralin suggests going someplace quiet.
The new elf seems to be suggesting all kinds of things.
Everyone make a check - Either Intelligence, Knowledge (Arcana), or Knowledge (Religion) - whichever is your best.
OOC - Another turn for some interplay. Also some rules for the new folks. Please only post once between DM Posts unless told otherwise. Also, please try to block out your character's speech into a seperate section with quotes. Its hard to follow otherwise.
Xenia Sunday July 27th, 2003 9:43:26 PM
Xenia takes a plump red strawberry from a tray next to a bowl of whipped cream. Then, upon consideration, she takes another. "By the way," she says to the tall blond man with the red and blue outfit. "Did I hear you talking about ghosts?" She takes a finger full of whipped cream and smiles as it melts on her tongue. "Mmmm. Say, what's your name, anyway?"
[[OOC: Also, btw, aren't we limited to one post a day? And doesn't this all still count as Friday's post?]]
Florin d20+6=15 Monday July 28th, 2003 12:08:23 AM
Florin nods and looks to Bralin and smiles, "Was just commenting on going to the temple of Domi if needed to see if they have any idea of that the red liquid was. Otherwise I just have a gem to drop off to the temple as a donation."
[Knowledge religion: 15] (OOC:If you like Mike, I can send a updated 3.5 charactersheet to you of Florin.)
Al d20+1=17 Monday July 28th, 2003 7:54:37 AM
Without waiting for an answer, Xenia heads back towards her table, her prized plate of pancakes (and extra side tidbits) balanced on one hand.
"Something about a red silver liquid too," she whispers over her shoulder, eyes forward as she navigates through the tables.
[INT roll 17] OOC: Ooops. That INT modifier should have been +2.
Angus d20=15 d20=20 Monday July 28th, 2003 9:05:52 AM
Angus takes a small plate of fruit from the buffet and as he walks back to the tables thanks the thin elf who praised his flute play in elvish "Thank you friend elf for your kind words of praise, shall we discuss my performance after breakfast and maybe we can play some more". Angus then sits at Xenia's table and introduces himself as Angus Deminof. "What a combination?!?" Angus states admiring Xenia. "My name is Angus Deminof. Xenia would you like another flute performance while you eat" Angus begins to play ignoring his plate of food.
Gordo d20=9 Monday July 28th, 2003 4:35:13 PM
The big man watches the flirtatious couple with gentle amusement, and applauds a particularly fine flute recital. "Very nice, lad, very nice."
He turns back to his companions. "Well, does anyone have any idea what this stuff might be, or are we going to head off to the temple to find out?"
Gordo himself hasn't got a clue (Int 9).
Bralin d20+4=10 Monday July 28th, 2003 9:16:03 PM
The dwarf shakes his head. He doesn't know what the stuff is either.
When the group gets up to leave, he glances to see if the two new folks follow, but otherwise says nothing.
More old friends (ADM MikeK) Monday July 28th, 2003 9:27:06 PM
After some conversation, you all determine nobody has the foggiest idea what the red liquid could be.
Gordo and Florin get up and head for the nearest Temple of Domi, with everyone else more or less trailing behind.
The temple priests are no help. They cannot fathom what the liquid might be either.
Having arrived at a dead end, the group heads back to apartments that three of them have never seen. Its time to go over what they know, but its a very short list. Red liquid in the area when the spirits disappeared, and they are likely somewhere in the Crying Woods.
Just then, the door swings open, and in walks two burly youths with permanent sneers affixed to their faces. One is covered in unkempt hair, and the other is just a big burly dopey looking kid. "Hey there, grandpa," sneers Hairy Guy to Gordo, "Did ya miss us?" Burly Guy just smiles nastily.
Gordo may remember these lovely lads as Tolo and Nheel, co-thugs of the most recent inhabitant of the undercity, Torl.
Bog d20+8=10 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 12:37:42 AM
In between breakfast and everything else, BOg sets up some funny equipment and runs a few tests on the red-silvery stuff....and he realizes he does not know how to use his equipment as he burns his finger. He puts everything away, dips his bruned finger in Tionel's orange juice to sooth the pain and says to the newcomers, "A'kay Reds, youz kin kom, butnew u gotssa go in f'ront fer a bitsnsomes."
He lets out a sigh as the cold juice sooths his charred flesh.
[Failed Alchemy check. rolled a 2, total 10]
Tionel Tuesday July 29th, 2003 5:57:38 AM
"Well, we're ever so glad you've decided to join us upon this escapade!" Tionel excitedly launches into as they head back from the temple. "Let me tell you, if there's one thing I don't know much about, it's ghosts. This whole kidnapping ghost thing is completely out of my league. But woods...that sounds sorta okay to me. I don't mind forests one bit. They're almost like a second home to me...the first home being the city. I love it here. The buildings are like my trees...the streets my leave-strewn paths...and the people as interesting and varied as those of the forest are." Tionel is about to continue on with his depictions of the city and his other usual ramblings about life in general when the two fellows appear. "Hullo," he greets them politely, ignoring their stares.
Xenia d20=4 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 7:57:06 AM
Xenia uses the corner of a napkin to delicately wipe maple syrup from her lower lip.
"That was beautiful, Angus," she says standing and giving him a chaste kiss just at the edge of his right eyebrow. Over Angus' shoulder, she watches as a half-elf, though almost unrecognizable as such, dips his fingers in someone else's orange juice. And then they are whisked off to the nearest temple of Domi where the priests are very priestly, but of apparently little help.
They head back to some "apartments" and Alexandria is excited to see them. On the way, she finds out more about these people and why they, at the moment, seem so interested in ghosts and silver-red liquid. Her face falls in disappointment when she hears that Daphne has gone missing, feared kidnapped.
A brightly dressed elf welcomes her and Angus to their little band of ghost hunters.
"I came here just to see Daphne," Xenia says with a small frown. She takes the elf's arm and they walk, as he launches into a description of the city, also attempting, for some reason, to compare it to a forest. The elf Tionel gestures expansively when two sneery unpleasant types approach. Xenia clutches Tionel's arm a little tighter and decides that she doesn't like the newcomers.
[Like Sneery Guys roll = 4]
Angus d20=4 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 9:34:11 AM
Angus watches Bogs Alchemy demostration with mixed interest and amusement. Angus comments to Bog. "I was never very good at Alchemy either, but a bold attempt" and then in respons to Bogs invitation to join then at the temple of Domi. "What did you say?" I can speak common, Elvish and Dwarfish, but I am not 100% sure what you just asked?"
Angus gets the Idea when everyone gets up to leave and trails along to the temple. Angus askes anyone who will listen "Why will the priests will know about the red liquid, maybe we should also see the local wizards or sorcerers guild for assistance also?"
Along the way to and from the Temple Angus introduces himself to each of the group and when not talking incessently he plays his flute.
Die roll 4+10 =14 Not the same inspiration as breakfast. Too much talking and walking for high level flute play.
Angus is concerned for Daphne when he hears that she has possibly been kidnapped. "That is no way to treat a woman, not even a dead one"
Once back at the apartments Angus continues to get to know each of his new friends, but once the invited guest arrive he moves to the back but keeps somewhat close to Xenia. "Friends of yours Gordo" Angus slips his hand into one of his pouch belts and waits to see what happens.
Gordo Tuesday July 29th, 2003 4:53:42 PM
The big man grins his widest grin as the two young toughs enter the apartment.
"Boys! What a pleasure to see you lads! Keeping out of trouble, are you?" He seems to be treating the two roughnecks as if they were old friends.
"To what do we owe this here honour, then? You boys come to join our merry band?"
Bralin Tuesday July 29th, 2003 9:19:14 PM
The dwarf is not having a good day.
He drags the minipult first to a Temple and then to the 'apartments'. The entire journey is made under the assault of Tionel's yapping and the new human Angus? playing some shrill pipe.
Other than replying "Bralin" to the their introductions, the dwarf doesn't say a thing the entire trip.
Now, two punks are baiting Gordo. Bralin starts to move forward to conduct a little discipline, but Gordo's response surprises and stops him.
The dwarf decides to wait.
Making friends and influencing people (ADM MikeK) Tuesday July 29th, 2003 9:29:53 PM
Note - Nobody has a sample of the liquid. Both the ghosts and Happy reported the stuff faded away soon after they noticed it.
Burly Guy beams at Gordo's response, but Hairy Guy seemed to be looking for a bit more fight. His sneer drops for a half second before he thinks of a good comeback.
"Same digs, new crew. Whatsa matter, grandpa? All them orphans get lost? Or maybe they decided to go hang out with the rich lady?"
Hairy Guy is good and warmed up now. His voice gets louder and louder until he's practically shouting, "Or maybe they didn't like your idea of kidnapping our little Luna!?! Huh? Was that it, Grandpa?!?!"
Xenia d20+6=23 Tuesday July 29th, 2003 10:29:09 PM
Alexandria Next is now tremendously unhappy with these thugs. And it sure looks like seven to two with her higher math. Xenia's head goes down and her bottom lip pooches out in a stubborn pout.
"Hey you two no-neck freaks," she says going all arms akimbo. "Why don't you go back to your sandbox?"
Meantime, the little hot-headed bundle of fury has somehow gotten her sling into her right hand and palmed a bullet from the pouch on her left hip. Both, as you can probably gather, are pretty well hidden from the Primate Pair, as her fists are firmly planted on either hip in a stance of high disapproval.
[[Slight of hand 23]]
Bog Wednesday July 30th, 2003 12:31:46 AM
"Naow, dey's no usessses gittin' oll riled an firecrakkedd opp lak dat youz bigginsinsun. Da shoutin ain no gooooooooood. Wez arat ifon a'youallz. heeeea, youz sits dowan un has a nas glas u orainj joose."
He hands hairy guy the glass of orange juice that his hand was previously soaking in.
Florin Wednesday July 30th, 2003 12:43:37 AM
Florin had remained silent other then dropping one of his 100gp gems off at the Temple of Domi and thanking the Masters at the temple he sees for trying to help with the red liquid.
The only response he gives Angus is that he is a paldain of Domi and mainly here because these people are friends now and that this must be Domi's will for him to help.
Florin stays silent during the thug confrontation but does move foreward abit when the hairy thug cotninues pressing for a fight. When Florin steps foreward he does pull his shield and readies it while staring at the hairy thug and waiting to see what actions the man might take.
Tionel d20+9=22 Wednesday July 30th, 2003 4:04:18 AM
"Kidnapping your Luna...? Who's Luna?" Tionel's face is pure and honest sincerity. He suddenly launches into a friendly, hopefully somewhat endearing attempt to befriend them. He also doesn't take Gordo's position as head of party...after all, Gordo might know how to better handle this. "And how do you know she's kidnapped? A friend of our's has disappeared recently...perhaps this is no coincidence! Could you tell us more? And...say, you wouldn't want Mama Floust to catch you fighting with your old friends, would you? Why not just help us?" (Diplomacy Check DC 22 to befriend 'em)
Angus d20+6=16 Wednesday July 30th, 2003 9:08:33 AM
Once Angus is positioned near the back of the group but he uses his height to get a clear view of the two newcomers. Angus also attempts a friendly positive tact with the two toughs following Tionel's lead.
"Excellent, two more to join our group. You two seem to know some of our group already. I am new to the group haveing just met everyone today. Maybe now we can pool our information and find our missing friends faster. Can you tell us more about your friend Luna?"
Diplomancy roll 16
Angus uses wide hand gestures with his left had during his talk all the while keeping his right hand in one of his pouches.
Gordo Wednesday July 30th, 2003 3:29:31 PM
The big man looks blankly from Tolo to Nheel. "Who's this Luna, son? She's not the tall lass that was with you when we raced for that mask was she? Nah, can't be, she wasn't so little! That girl was taller than me!" He chuckles, and scratches his bushy sideburns. "Lads, I don't know why you'd think I had anything to do with with her going missing, but you'd do well to listen to Tionel here. We're looking for a missing lass as well. You know Daphne, the comely ghost they named the Giggling Ghost after? Well she's vanished too. One minute a charming bar wench, the next a wee puddle of silvery-red goo and a spooky feeling, then nothing. It's just plain weird, I don't mind telling you.
Listen lads, If you want to carry on your search yourselves that's fine, but you're welcome to join forces with us if you like. We're already looking for a lass, one more can't hurt!"
The big man seems entirely immune to Tolo's taunts and aggression, simply smiling back, his body language relaxed and easy.
Bralin Wednesday July 30th, 2003 5:56:27 PM
Bralin squeezes his axe handle a bit tighter.
But, if Gordo's not taking offense, he won't push the matter.
The dwarf waits.
A Truce? (ADM MikeK) Wednesday July 30th, 2003 9:06:47 PM
The group's generally friendly reaction to Hairy Guy's tirade has the calming effect they were looking for.
Clearly perplexed, the youth stares open mouthed at Gordo while his mind s-l-o-w-l-y processes what's been said.
"You don't have Luna?" he asks incredulously. "Well, who's got her?" A bit more fearfully, he turns to his companion, "Torl's gonna have our ears if we don't come back with Luna." Burly Guy can only nod at that.
Hairy Guy turns back to Gordo, a bit more contrite. "Luna's part of our gang," he says, carefully choosing his words. "Torl's favorite," Burly Guy chimes in. Hairy Guy gives him a stern look, and Burly Guy shuts up. Hairy Guy turns back and starts talking faster.
"She's gone missin'. Wouldn't a done it on her own. Now Torl wants her back. We don't know nuttin' bout no red stuff or where she is. If you know where she might be," ... A long pause ensues while Hairy Guy tries to get the unfamiliar phrase out ... "we could maybe help out."
Xenia d20+6=19 Wednesday July 30th, 2003 10:38:08 PM
Things are not going the way Xenia had expected. Not at all.
She throws up her hands in an overly dramatic gesture and rolls her eyes. Isn't life always like this? You're all prepared to beat butt on the Bad But Barely Adequate Boys when suddenly they switch sides on you.
Tucking her sling back into her belt, she hops up on a nearby tabletop and sits cross legged. She takes out two more sling bullets and juggles all three with one hand to amuse herself. Life can be so unpredictable sometimes.
[Slight of Hand 19]
Tionel Thursday July 31st, 2003 1:54:52 AM
Intrigued by the boys descriptions of their group (some of whom he recollects vaguely), Tionel nods and ponders. "Well...if she is related to these missing people, it can only be one thing. Does she ever go out of town, say, to the lake nearby? Please, tell us everything you know about her recently..."
After they explain, Tionel turns to his folks. "I believe in any case, that the answers lie in those woods, the .er...Nemorlachia? Though we should definitely find out more about them before just barging in. Any of you know anything about that area? Sounds like some weird forest to me.
Bog Thursday July 31st, 2003 8:53:11 AM
Bog harumphs and lets Tionel and Gordo do the talking. Everyone always does nothing at stare at him when he himself talks.
Angus Thursday July 31st, 2003 8:59:36 AM
Angus relaxes upon seeing the two new friends calm down and ponders. "Are there any other girls missing from the city? Also, is there anything in common between Luna and Daphne?
Angus moves over to watch Xenia's juggling display apparently facinated by a feat he could in no way perform. "We should keep an eye on Xenia just in case she has anything in common with the other women"
Angus suggests to Tionel "I don't know anything about the forest, but I can go ask around to see if any other girls are missing and to see if any locals know about the Nemorlachia"
Florin Thursday July 31st, 2003 1:40:31 PM
Florin steps back when he sees how the situation has turned out and looks to Bog when he harumphs. After thinking a few Florin smiles and speaks to Bog, "Are you alright? You look like you could use a drink or something friend."
Gordo Thursday July 31st, 2003 4:06:32 PM
With a big grin Gordo slaps the two youths on the back and says "Well then that's settled. We'll work together. Good to have you aboard, lads!"
He scratches his chin thoughtfuly, trying to piece together their options. "I reckon we've pretty much hit a dead end on the strange liquid clue. As far as I know there are no Magic Guilds here in the Big Float. No Guilds of any sort, that's part of the rules here. So the only other lead we have is the one Tionel mentioned; the woods of Nemorlachia. The ghosts we spoke to seemed to think that was somehow behind the disappearance. I'll admit I'm stumped as to why Luna should be taken too. I'd figured this was about ghosts. You never know, maybe the two aren't linked after all, but without any better plans I say we head over to the docks and ask around down there. Maybe someone saw something, and we could ask about other people missing too. Maybe they can tell us something about the strange goings on in them there woods. And if we do find something useful out, we'll be in the right place to hire a boat and take a look over in the woods ourselves."
Helping Hands (ADM MikeK) Thursday July 31st, 2003 10:04:39 PM
The boys stick with Gordo, Tionel, and Angus. They pretty much ignore the rest of the byplay.
Hairy Guy looks confused. "Nemorlachia?" he muses, obviously trying to place the name.
Bralin utters his first three words in about 4 hours. "The Crying Woods," he offers.
Hairy Guy brightens considerably. "Oh, sure, across the lake."
He considers. "Actually, we know how to get across the lake. So, unless you wanna spend money for no reason..."
He gives an exaggerated bow to Gordo and sweeps his hands toward the door. The sneer is back in place. "Shall we?"
Tionel d20+3=14 d20+3=12 Thursday July 31st, 2003 10:18:45 PM
"Er...that drink sounds tempting," Tionel mutters, finding his eyes distracted by Xenia's rather nice legs crossing and her hands juggling...He blushes slightly, realizing he's distracted, and turns his attention to the boys. "Well, free sounds fine to me. I'll be right back with my pack from the rooms." That said, the courteous elf bows, then races off.
[Btw... I made Knowledge: Local (Floating City) and Knowledge: Geography rolls of DC 14, DC 12). Anything I know about 'em and the stuff within? Also, Tionel's going to go stock up on some equipment he'll probably need: stuff he already has no doubt. I'll make a list.]
Xenia d20=10 Friday August 1st, 2003 8:30:13 AM
Xenia lets the bullets drop as each completes its arc - one, two, three into her palm. She puts them back into the pouch at her waist and hops off the table.
"So, we're going," she says and beams a very Yes-We're-Starting-Off-On-A-Journey smile at all present. Then she strolls over to the tall bard.
"Do you really think they may be kidnapping girls?"
[Serious Question Roll = 10 /I'll stop this. Probably distracting.]
Florin Friday August 1st, 2003 8:31:19 AM
Florin nods and listens to what is said while waiting. He himself is ready to leave for the forest when the others are so remains silent while drinking abit of the water he orders while waiting.
He glances to Xenia and then away, he thinks over the things he learned in the temple of Domi while training as a paladin and smiles abit at all the codes of conduct around various people and higher class people. While his thoughts go over all this they also drift back to his home life but quickly snapso ut of that as the hate for his father begins to burn in his mind.
Angus Friday August 1st, 2003 8:51:14 AM
Angus looks very concerned at Xenia "I truely hope that this is not a plot to kidnap all types of girls" Angus then puts a reassuring hand on Xenia's shoulder " I will look after you and I am sure most everyone here will not let anyone take you" Angus makes a quick glance at Hairy and Burly guys.
Angus then quickly introduces himself to Hairy and Burly guys, "Hello gentlemen I am Angus Deminof, why don't you tell Gordo about you inexpensive way to get to the woods." before anouncing "I am off to get my traveling pack; also does anyone know how long we may be gone?"
Angus will fill his two waterskins and get more than two days of food if it is deemed necessary.
Gordo Friday August 1st, 2003 11:51:21 AM
Gordo beams back at the sneering fellow. "Good lookingand well mannered, Tolo? You'll make some lucky lady a fine catch some day, lad, you mark my words!" he winks at Nheel with a cheery grin.
Right then. To the docks it is. And once the others are ready he sets off.
Bog Friday August 1st, 2003 4:41:00 PM
Now that things are all nice and peaceful, Bog pours two fresh glasses of orange juice and hands them to the two goons.
"Ar ye go. Ermmm...Sa war we gwin?"
Bralin Saturday August 2nd, 2003 9:46:04 PM
Bralin takes in the interplay between Angus and Xenia with a kind of stunned fascination.
Will I ever understand these people? he wonders.
Since the group seems bent on following these two, he takes the opportunity to improve the group's healing. Catching Tionel before the man leaves, he offers him a wand. "Wand of healing," he explains. "I have two. You can activate the magic, correct?" (Wand of Cure Light Wounds (50))
Ready to Roll (ADM MikeK) Saturday August 2nd, 2003 9:54:50 PM
Tionel can't remember anything immediately useful to the situation. Gordo has been to the woods (briefly) before and likely shared that information with the elf. Mostly, its got a lot of very weird, very dangerous plant life.
Burly Guy, takes an orange juice and gulps it down without hesistation. Hairy Guy, whom Gordo addressed as Tolo, takes the glass, looks at it, looks at Bog, and sets the untasted glass on the nearest flat surface. He pretends to hear only part of what Gordo says.
"Get yer stuff," he says, "but we ain't going to the docks. We got a different way." He gives Angus a look "And its a secret. So you'll just have to trust me." That last bit is followed by a tooth filled grin.
Once the group is assembled, he and Burly Guy head out the door, expecting you all to follow.
Xenia Sunday August 3rd, 2003 8:38:23 AM
Xenia nips back to the buffet and grabs a handful of strawberries before joining the crowd moving out the door.
She leans down and whispers to the stoic dwarf. "Are we gonna need food? A'cause I didn't bring any."
Florin Sunday August 3rd, 2003 10:26:28 AM
When Florin hears Xania speak to Angus he almost smiles before remembering his normal manners and nods to her quickly before speaking, "Your friend is right on his comments, myself as a paladin of Domi could not let someone harm or kidnap a friend and would risk my own life to help get the person back. Fair not." Florin now looks back to the situation at hand, trying not to say to much more in comfort so his silent and slightly unfriendly to strnger manner doesn't look like just a put on.
Florin follows the burly and hairy guys where they lead, sighing abit to himself and hoping whatever they have planned isn't something his ethics won't agree with. he also reminds himself though that if it is something of that nature he will just follow the group and hope Domi forgives him for it.
As Florin is moving along he does make a quick check of his backpack and gear, attaching his shield to his backpack and checking the glaive he carries to make sure that it is easy to pull and use.
Tionel Sunday August 3rd, 2003 5:25:34 PM
"I was going to buy one at my earliest convenience, but this will surely help us out. Thank you very much, Bralin." Tionel nods at the dwarf courteously, promising himself to pay back him back as soon as he gets the chance(and typically dwarven-grumbler). Tionel makes quite a mess in his area of the apartment as he unpacks box after box, scattering clothes, books, and assorted items of all kinds. At one point he puzzles over how he ended up with a Main-Gauche...then he carelessly tosses the polearm to the side, nearly cutting Gordo's pillow in half but luckily only nicking the bedpost. Quickly, he packs a backpack full of stuff, and comes out chomping down on a recently lost cookie. "Well, now I'm ready. Wine, camping gear, blanket, torches, flint and steel, hatchet, pillow, some sandwiches, wine, a kettle, teapot, waterskin, fine silk rope, one of those really neat lanterns that I got at a discount, a healing kit, mirror, brush, soap, my copy of 'Revealed Beautiful Nubile Sylvan Faeries and How to Catch Them'..er, how'd that get in here?" He pops a used book into the backpack and continues pulling out more. "And, ah, yes, my little student book to herbs and plantlife, and some wine. I think that's it. Oh, and some songs I've been writing. I could write up a flute accompaniment, if you wish, Angus." The elf smiles, and slips on the watertight backpack after sealing it shut. Then, he grasps a nicely carved staff with sculptures of laughing goblins he usually doesn't carry and prepares to leave. "I hope this is fun! I do love secrets!"
Angus Sunday August 3rd, 2003 11:04:54 PM
Angus runs to catch everyone as they are leaving having retrieved his traveling posessions (Cloak, backpack and bedroll). "I am ready to go. Do we have everything we need for the wood, besides our trusty Elf. I hope we do not have to spend too much time in the woods. Sleeping under the stars is nice, but so is hot water and a warm bed. Well then lets go save us some girls!!!"
Bog Monday August 4th, 2003 2:24:16 AM
Got my stuff. Ready to go.
Gordo Monday August 4th, 2003 2:30:59 AM
"A secret route, eh? Lead on lads, lead on!"
Bralin Monday August 4th, 2003 3:57:42 PM
Bralin looks at Xenia in astonishment. "Why would ye not pack food?" he asks in bewilderment.
Then, the other elf ends up bringing half his room with him. Like he was going on a picnic or something.
Elves
"I have sufficient rations, should the need arise," he answers Xenia.
The dwarf goes with the others, trying to stay close to Florin and Bog, the two most reasonably acting humans in this group.
Bog Monday August 4th, 2003 6:05:58 PM
Bog grins and shouts, "'ey, 'Oppy! We nid som foooood to go, pleese!"
Going the Back Way (ADM MikeK) Tuesday August 5th, 2003 8:07:09 AM
Tolo and Burly Guy, who eventually gets introduced as Nheel, wait for the group to get together.
Nheel just stands there, while Tolo spends his time trying to nonchalantly ogle Xenia. He ends up being fairly obvious about it.
Once the group is assembled, the two boys quickly head out the door and down the street, ducking into an alleyway.
The two continue to follow empty alleys and dirty backways until you arrive at a hole in the corner of a roadway. Tolo reaches into a pile of refuse and pulls out a makeshift rope ladder, which fits very nicely into the hole. Tolo and Nheel easily scramble down the ladder, and wait for the rest to follow.
(Roll climb check DC10, or find another way down).
Angus d10=5 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 10:11:28 AM
Angus looks at the ladder with some skeptisism and exclaimes. " Not my forte, who is first"
Angus rolls an unimpressive 5 when he does go down the ladder
Florin d20=10 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 11:11:10 AM
Florin moves foreward guessing being first for once is okay and looks to Angus, "No worries, this should be easy for someone as skilled as yourself."
[climb roll:10]
Xenia d20=19 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 11:44:48 AM
The half-elf goes next, grateful that the paladin is going down first. Cause you know those two simeballs down there want to scope her butt on the way down.
Men! What is with them anyway!?!
[Climb roll: 19+5=24]
Tionel d20+1=16 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 11:52:31 AM
"A ladder! Hah! Here, take this." Tionel waits until someone is down and ready, then takes some garden-type gloves out of his backpack, puts them on, then lowers his hefty backpack and the staff. With the gloves firmly on, he squirrels down the ladder with the ease of a trained performer. Once down there, he retrieves his items and looks about. "Oh...a sewer..." He suddenly realizes and feels very dirty. He almost touches his hair with the gloves and would look horrified, if there was light to see.
Gordo d20+5=14 Tuesday August 5th, 2003 5:59:04 PM
Gordo heads down the ladder, curious to see where this rat run is going to lead.
Bog Tuesday August 5th, 2003 6:20:34 PM
Bog steps down the ladder briskly elated by the fact that it feels like they are going underground.
Bralin d20+2=16 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 7:47:10 AM
Bralin waits for everyone else to get down and get out of the way before carefully lowering himself down the ladder.
The ladder swings wildly under his weight, but the stubborn dwarf refuses to fall.
Watch that First Step d20-1=1 d20=11 d6=2 2d6(2+3)=5 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 7:55:59 AM
(Rerolled Angus using a d20 - got a 1) (Rolled for Bog - 11)
Angus starts down the ladder, which sways back and forth under his weight. The man makes it about halfway, but misses a rung with his foot. The added weight proves too much for his feeble strength, and he falls off, slamming heavily onto the floor below.
(Angus 5 hp damage + 2 hp subdual)
The rest of the group makes it down without further incident.
Tolo is in hysterics. "Aw jeez. Can't you climb a ladder?" he laughs.
You all find yourselves on a poorly lit metal landing of some kind. Stairs lead up and down. The rather unpleasant scent of garbage and, uh, other refuse comes wafting up from below.
Xenia Wednesday August 6th, 2003 8:44:00 AM
Xenia bends to help the bard up off the floor. "You ok?" she asks and she shoots the impossibly grody Tolo a dirty look.
She looks around at the dimly lit filth and muck and wrinkles her nose. "Nice place you got down here guys."
Bralin (charging) d20+8=21 d3+4=7 d8+1=8 Wednesday August 6th, 2003 9:54:09 AM
Bralin looks at Angus to make sure he gets up. He pulls out a wand and casts a healing spell on the blond man (Cure Light Wounds - 8 hp)
Then he turns, and without a word, lowers his head and charges straight into Tolo, slamming the boy solidly in the stomach.
(Charging headbutt, hit AC 21 for 7 hp subdual damage).
"I dislike taunting," he says coldly.
Florin Wednesday August 6th, 2003 3:44:27 PM
Florin looks to Angus and Xania, since Xania is helping Angus up. Afterwards he glances to Bralin and shakes his head abit, smiling alittle at how Bralin handles the teasing.
Florin waits for the others to decide on what to do, while waiting he moves up beside Xania and speaks in a low tone as to not be noticed hopefully, "I hope me going down the ladder before you shielded you from unwanted looks, but still I must aplagize for not asking if you wanted to go down first like a gentleman." With this said Florin also pulls out a small cloth that is scented lightly and holds it out to Xania, "Just incase the smell gets to you down here."
Gordo Wednesday August 6th, 2003 4:56:13 PM
Doubling over with laughter, the big man helps Tolo to his feet.
"Heh, that'll teach you to mock the friends of dwarves, Tolo old son!" he grins, wiping tears of mirth from his eyes. "You should have seen your face!"
"Right!" he smiles, giving their new surroundings a quick once over. "Which way now?"
Bog Wednesday August 6th, 2003 6:33:00 PM
Bog gets to the bottom and takes a strong whiff of the air. "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Just like home!"
He follows everyone down the stairs when they are ready.
Angus Thursday August 7th, 2003 12:07:09 AM
"Ouch!!!!" "Well that was painfull and even more embarassing" After Bralin cures Angus he rises and thanks Bralin. "Thank you friend,I owe you one or two for that. May the rock always be steady under your feet, it needs to be for me as apparently I am not steady on mine"
Something Stinks (ADM MikeK) Thursday August 7th, 2003 8:08:33 AM
Tolo doubles over as Bralin slams into him, and collapses in a coughing fit on the ground. He takes Gordo's hand instinctively, and lets himself get hauled up before he realizes what happened.
Its hard to tell whether Bralin or Gordo has embarrassed the boy more. He reaches into his shirt to grab something, and then he stops moving, scanning the group with calculating eyes. He withdraws his empty hand.
"C'mon" he grunts.
Tolo and Nheel lead everyone down the steps and through an access door. Its obvious to your eyes and noses that you are on the Trash Level. The boys lead a winding path through back alleys. The worst streets of the worst level on the Float.
You pass pathetic waifs curled up in the filth, tuned out to everyone and everything in life. You also skirt by groups of feral looking men, patroling the alleyways armed with daggers and clubs.
"Stay close together" Tolo warns unnecessarily.
After many twists and turns, the group finds themselves near the flooding lock. Tolo pops open a small access door, ducks and steps through.
As each person enters the room, the stench of filth and decaying waste is overpowering. Its nauseating just to breathe. (Everyone make a Fortitude Save DC15 or lose that really nice breakfast)
Xenia d20+1=14 Thursday August 7th, 2003 10:26:49 AM
The red-headed half-elf smiles up at the paladin and takes his scented cloth graciously. "You are a gentleman, Master Florin," she says with a small flex of the knees that passes as a curtsy. "Mmmm. Lilacs. Nice."
"Though, you really needn't be," she says leaning in and matching the paladin's circumspect tone of voice. "As my father always says, 'A gentleman always lets a woman go first. Just in case there's something dangerous waiting for them.'"
Xenia tosses a covert wink up to the paladin. "You are very sweet, gracious sir." She sniffs the cloth again and follows the others down into and through the Trash Level. Her brows knit as they pass first one thin and pathetic child and then another. A soft and distant look comes into her eyes as she considers that, were it not for her mother's sharp hearing so many years ago, that she might be one of these lost children as well.
The party nears a flooding lock and Xenia follows as the impossibly grody Tolo enters a small access port. The stench hits her like a palpable force. The sting of tears bites at the corners of her eyes and she feels her gag reflex kick in. She has just enough time to back out of the small doorway and turn to the side before vomiting on the filthy floor of the Trash Level.
[Roll: Dang, missed it by *that* much.]
Florin d20+2=21 Thursday August 7th, 2003 12:01:13 PM
Florin smiles and even blushes quite alot at Xania's comments before covering it up, "Please, just call me Florin. I have alot of work to do yet before I will be of any status for a title."
Florin moves on with the group and looks at the people while walking by those in the trash area. He whispers a small prayer to Domi for those he sees, feeling sorry for these people and hoping that Domi watches over even these people.
Florin glances to the others when Tolo opens the access door to the very smelly room and looks kindly away when Xania has to come out and vomit. Before walking into the area and luckly even in the nasty smelling place keeps down his food, he pats Xania on the shoulder to comfort her alittle bit. On a second thought he stops and hands Xania his water skin and leans in, whispering to her so his comments stay discreet, "Just incase you like to wash your mouth out and such m'lady." Florin hopes that nothing he does or says hurts Xania's pride anymore then it might already be.
Angus d20=5 Thursday August 7th, 2003 11:39:14 PM
Angus keeps looking in all directions. "What a lovely place, I can not wiat to take a bath" Angus also mentions to no one in particular " If we need more light I can provide with little effort"
As soon as Xenia loses her battle for her breakfast Angus Immediatley loses his (5+1=6)"Not steady on ladders or with my breakfast, now I really want that bath" Angus also takes out a water skin to wash out his mouth and cloths; afterwards he takes out a hip flask and takes a sip and offers it to Xenia. "Xenia, some nice red wine to add a different taste to your mouth" Angus will offer it to any who are unfortunate enough to lose their breakfast.
Tionel d20+3=12 d20+6=18 Friday August 8th, 2003 1:11:32 AM
(First roll was a misroll, sorry!) Tionel somehow manages to make it. It's probably those clothespins he has over his nose. He follows everyone along, not taking a very active part in everything now that he's out of a nice comfortable town setting, and in a nasty dark place...
Bog d20+4=21 Friday August 8th, 2003 2:11:23 AM
Bog smiles and waves to the people as they pass. "Wahl Hi gies! Ya 'member me? I's ohl clean'd op in thins! Lokke me!"
As they reach the last room, Bog leans over the pile of filth and takes a nice BIG inhale. "MMMMMmmmmmmmm Dar's sim nas molld in dis pile." He digs around in the filth and scoops some up into one of his spell component pouches.
Gordo d20+6=22 Friday August 8th, 2003 2:12:17 AM
"Now there's a smell to put hairs on your chest!" grins the big man, taking in a deep lungfull of the foul fetid air. "Oops! Mind your shoes lass!" he smiles, giving Xenia a friendly pat on the back. He steps to one side as Angus decorates the ground where he stood moments before. "Dear me, we'll have to go back to Happy's for seconds at this rate! Nheel, Tolo, I think we need to get out of here before we have to start wading!"
Bralin d20+9=10 Friday August 8th, 2003 7:45:01 AM
The power of the fetid stench is too much for the normally solid dwarf, and he joins Angus and Xenia in adding to the garbage pile.
(Nat 1, lovely)
The Sound of Music (ADM MikeK) Friday August 8th, 2003 7:51:44 AM
An extraordinarily wide smile appears on Tolo's face as the dwarf bends over and loudly regurgitates.
He doesn't say anything, but gives Gordo a very satisfied smirk (while Bralin isn't watching).
"No, gramps." he answers Gordo. "This is the place."
The party is in some kind of flooding lock, not quite inside and not quite outside the city. The lake seeps in to the opposite side of this large, garbage filled room.
Tolo and Nheel lead everyone to the water's edge and start digging through the trash, unitl they reveal a long hollow log. Grabbing some sticks, they pound out a pattern on the log.
Then, they step back, waiting.
Xenia Friday August 8th, 2003 8:37:37 AM
Xenia sniffs and blinks away mortified tears. She raises a hand to wipe her mouth and then realizes that she is holding Florin's beautiful lilac scented cloth. With a last gasping sob, she clamps down on the quiver of her lip and the flood of more tears and instead, hands the cloth back to the paladin and takes the water skin in his hand.
Xenia turns away and washes the acidic taste of vomit from her mouth with the fresh clear water. After washing her face, she hands the skin to Angus and tries to give him a brave little smile as she accepts his offer of wine. Feeling much better, she heaves a heavy sigh before handing the wine on to Bralin.
She looks around at her companions with a sheepish look of gratitude.
"Some free," she says pouting ever so slightly. "I'd prefer a boat ride."
Tionel Saturday August 9th, 2003 3:16:20 AM
Finally, the elf reluctantly rambles, mainly because he hates waiting, especially in such an awful place. "Free is, as free does...and it certainly is a...interestingly different place, isn't it?"
"Well, Bog, now that we've seen a bit of your home, I must say, it certainly is a different world. Though I must wonder where you picked up your extraordinary accent...?"
Gordo Saturday August 9th, 2003 10:49:35 AM
The big man just rocks back and forth on his heels, taking in the sights (such as they are), with a cheery smile upon his face.
Bog Saturday August 9th, 2003 3:55:06 PM
Bog thinks for a minute, "Woll, 'ow else ya gonna tok wit ya mout folla dung?"
Florin Saturday August 9th, 2003 6:24:21 PM
Florin takes back the cloth when Xania hands it to him and will except his water skin back when it is offered also. He watches the others while waiting and smiles abit at some of the remarks, "This is one place I rather not tell those at the temple I trained with about."
OOC: Carl: Adventurer's Repose Sunday August 10th, 2003 8:38:08 AM
I'm still in need of an Adventurer's Repose entry for Florin. Please mail me these ASAP to carl_white at zen.co.uk.
If you need any guidance on how to complete these details, please take a look at the online character creation guidelines in the Constabulary Castle (http://www.woldiangames.com/constabulary/character_creation.htm
Thanks
Bralin Sunday August 10th, 2003 4:02:56 PM
Once he gets done losing a dozen or so pancakes, Bralin rises off the floor and stands silently. His eyes bore holes into the back of Tolo.
Uh Oh (DM MikeK) Monday August 11th, 2003 7:58:40 AM
The silence is palpable as everyone waits for...something.
Slowly, then with increasing force, the piles of garbage at the waters edge begin to move inward. It takes a second or two to register, but then everyone realizes something is under the water moving toward them.
Something big.
Gordo turns to Tolo and Nheel to ask the obvious, and finds the two boys have disappeared. No one saw them leave, but they are definitely gone.
Now, its just the party and the whatever as a mound of garbage some 15' wide begins to rise. Whatever's coming, its about to arrive.
Xenia Monday August 11th, 2003 10:28:10 AM
Xenia watches as brackish water slooshes up from rising mounds of garbage.
"Furble franging fornistat!" the red-headed half elf curses as she whirls back to the access door. She simultaneously reaches behind to her pack and a coil of silken rope appears.
[[OOC: Door is open, please. Yes? :) Also, would it be appropriate to ask for descriptions and dimensions a this time? Width of this Flooding Lock? Distance from Access Door to shore? Description of the walls?]]
DM MikeK - Access door is still open. Room is really, really wide. There is 90' between the door and the 'shore'. Walls are metal and slippery with refuse. Movement will be hampered by gobs of garbage.
Gordo Monday August 11th, 2003 12:23:33 PM
The big man folds his arms and raises a bushy eyebrow. "Now where did those two lads get to? Tolo? Nheel? Where have you got to?"
He peers closely at the moving garbage, a look of mild interest on his face. "Well this is curious! Lookas like there's something under there. Though whether it's going to ferry us or eat us is anyone's guess!" And he chuckles cheerfully, waiting for whtever it is o show its face.
Bralin Monday August 11th, 2003 2:23:40 PM
The dwarf isn't nearly as nonchalant as the big monk.
He quickly draws his waraxe and stands defiantly, ready to attack.
Florin Monday August 11th, 2003 2:40:57 PM
Florin frowns and pulls his glaive from his backpack now and readies himself for any trouble this may be, he glances to Gordo and smiles faintly, "I wish I had the confidence you have but I don't like the looks of this."
Tionel Monday August 11th, 2003 4:58:04 PM
The mostly clean elf looks crestfallen and mutters angrily, perhaps the first time he's been angry in...five, ten years? "There's many ways I wouldn't mind dying, but killed by a mound of garbage is not on the list! And I don't want to fight this...thing...if a thing it is!" That said, he draws back to the rear of the group, trusting his staff will be good enough against whatever emerges.
Angus Monday August 11th, 2003 9:11:03 PM
Angus now knows he will need a bath after dealing with the approaching mound of garbage. "I am definatley going to find those two thugs when we are done here."
Angus prepare himself to cast spells. Angus will cast a light cantrip if the group require better vision. " Do we need more light to see what we are up against?" Angus asks the group.
Bog Tuesday August 12th, 2003 6:49:49 AM
Bog cringes. "Ouh Oh. We'd wokinen Fluffy. Don' wanna wek Fluffy. We;d better skidaddlen or ess Fluffy gonna hut and to bade tings'n us. Ahv 'erd 'bout Fluffy dwin thins n it ain pritty."
Bog begins to back up slowly and decisively away from the rising garbage while activating his Summon Monster I Wand. He places a fiendish octopus in the water between the party and the garbage "thing".
Its A......(DM MikeK) Tuesday August 12th, 2003 7:58:36 AM
As the group frantically prepares, the garbage rises higher and higher.
Bog gets out his wand and prepares to activate it. Just before he does, the garbage pile starts falling away, revealing a large reptillian head.
The head is followed by a long neck, a large shell, some flippers......
That's right, heroes. Its a turtle.
The turtle is large enough for at least 4 of you to stand (or sit) on its shell. The shell itself is very rough. So there are lots of places to hold on.
The turtle looks at everyone curiously and swings its massive body around so that its pointing toward the water. Behind the turtle is a small, boat-like sled, big enough for 4.
The turtle swings its head around its body, looking at you expectantly. Its eyes blink a couple times, and it waits.
Angus Tuesday August 12th, 2003 8:14:32 AM
Angus looks around for our two "thugish" friends, since they did not reappear with the turtle. "Our two large friends may not be joining us. I'm game though. Lets go save some girls"
Angus approached the boat-sled behind the turtle to inspect it and greats the turtle. "Hello turtle, might you take us out of this garbage dump? Not expecting an answer from the turtle, Angus addresses the group. " I may be better able to travel in the boat. If I could not hold onto the ladder or my breakfast, I doubt that I will be able to hold onto a slippery turtle." Angus waits for a reaction from the turtle and the group before getting in the boat.
Gordo Tuesday August 12th, 2003 10:27:31 AM
"Well hello there big fellah!" grins Gordo as the turtle surfaces. "So you're our ride are you? Much obliged old son. Well, I guess we just hop on and let the turtle do the rest."
And he leaps or clambers onto the turtle's back, finding a suitable set of hand and footholds, then grinning back at the group.
"Don't worry, lass" he smiles at Xenia, I don't think he's planning on eating you. Hop in the back with Angus and let's cross this lake the old fashioned way."
Xenia Tuesday August 12th, 2003 10:33:46 AM
"Furblation," Xenia mutters under her breath. "So where did the Toejam Twins disappear to, huh?" she complains, somewhat jumpy and still not yet over a bit of a fright. She balls her gray gloved hand into a little fist and says, "Boy, when I get a hold of them, I'm gonna punch them so hard."
Still, she picks her way through the piles and layers of garbage to stand before the large bone-plated head. She folds her arms and looks into the huge creature's dark eyes for a moment. "I'm still trying to decide if you're cute or not," she says. Then, apparently satisfied, she slings the coil of rope over one shoulder and leaps up joining the monk on the turtle's back. "I think I'll ride up here," she says, and the novelty of standing atop the rough shell of the a giant turtle brings a smile to her dark lips.
"Hey Angus, you sure you don't want to ride up here?" she calls down to the tall blond sorcerer.
Florin d20+5=18 Tuesday August 12th, 2003 11:17:19 AM
Florin blinks when he sees the large turtle and places his glaive back on his backpack before moving foreward. He runs a hand along the turtles shell before climbing onto the turtles back, "Well, the trip here was interesting but this is more then worth it." Florin smiles to Gordo and Xania now which is weird for the normally unfriendly acting paladin. Florin enjoys this new experience and unable to wait to see what the ride will be like.
Florin moves down towards the Turtle's head deciding to try to pet the turtle since it does seem friendly enough, "Hello there, thanks for allowing us to ride you across and pulling the boat."
[Just incase I need it to pet the turtle. Handle Animal roll:18, let me know if you need any other rolls]
Tionel Tuesday August 12th, 2003 11:59:42 AM
The elf comes out of his garbage fright with a rather peculiar giggle and hops up to join the others on the turtle rather delicately. He suddenly doesn't seem so worried about getting wet or garbage stained as he sits there and babbles. "A giant turtle! Never thought I'd see one of these, it reminds me of that experience I had with that dragon, which tried to eat me, so it was a good thing those chains held it back, but in any case, this fella is undoubtedly one of the most interesting creatures I've met in this city, humans aside, but I wonder what sort of things he eats, probably have to be somewhat large, maybe garbage, but I think not, more likely, you know, something a bit like, well, maybe it gets fed by these guys, where are they anyways, are they coming along to the forest...?"
Bralin Tuesday August 12th, 2003 2:31:32 PM
Bralin silently regards the beast.
He silently regards the four getting on the beast.
Almost wistfully, he stows his axe.
He gives the turtle another long look, and decides he'd rather be in the boat. He climbs in next to Angus, grabs the sides and holds on.
"I like this not," he growls through clenched teeth.
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