Justin Webber (DM) City ho! Friday January 9th, 2004 2:47:04 PM
The group travels on through a few days of wet weather and boring watches.
Grinder can tell little of the weather that is following him other then it just has been his luck since he had been looking for the Children of Chaos to hear their story.
Finally in the morning, but still rainy and stormy morning of the thrid day you see Harmar looming infront of you. The city looks terribly unchanged to Sly and Grinder's spirits perk up now as he claps his wet hands, "Hot food and nice bath awaits."
(OOC:I'm still waiting for more info on Luke at the moment so can give out actually no details on Luke at the moment. Sorry about that.)
Barnum and Edgar Friday January 9th, 2004 5:12:32 PM
Savin's pan pipes managed to distract Barnum from the cold rain and dirty mud as he skipped and hopped to the music as they traveled. Every evening, Edgar spent a good amount of time sitting and watching Peerimus and Luke.
When the group reaches Harmar, Barnum pats Grinder on the back (or at least, as high up on his back as he can reach), and says delightfully, "Hot food and a warm bath! You sir, know just the right thing to say! Let's find that barmaid's mother and get that task out of the way so we can have time to enjoy ourselves."
Sly Foxx and Luke Saturday January 10th, 2004 8:40:24 AM
The sight of Harmar (even though it was raining) was a sweet one. "Here we are at last! OK! What do we do first got to tme mother's hut or Take a nice long bath and a hot meal." Then on second though sly adds' "We don't want to see her mother Dirty Do WE??"
Peerimus and Yorrick Saturday January 10th, 2004 1:11:02 PM
Peerimus chuckles slightly at Sly's comments taking them for vanity. "I would think our present look would terrify the woman. A warm fire and hot meal would be welcome. I just hope the hosts of the inn don't mind Yorrick."
Teleheri Sunday January 11th, 2004 9:25:20 AM
"ahh! The city at last! Not that i dont like to travel, but nothing is better than a civilized place, with BEER! So, lets do as the druid says, and get some real food, instead of this travel ration before we find the woman."
Woody keeps in silence until they get into a tavern
Savin Sunday January 11th, 2004 9:27:01 PM
The young monk is excited to see the big city. He hasn't been a real city for a long time. He plans on going to the catacombs while there and do some shopping. He asks the others, "I plan on going to the catacombs while in the city. Does anyone need anything?"
Niobe Monday January 12th, 2004 12:38:10 AM
Niobe is more than happy to go to an inn first and get some food and a bath.
Justin Webber (DM) INN&Food Monday January 12th, 2004 2:06:49 PM
The group make it completely into the city where the guards at the gate pass you quickly.
It doesn't take long to see the tavern and also see the house of the bartender's mother.
When you enter the tavern you see that the place is pretty empty at the moment and the bartender smiles, "We bit early for most people to be drinking but you guys look very wet and probably need something to knock the chill out of your bones."
While you look around the tavern you see a very rare sight as a dwarven woman walks up to you, she looks to each person and nods, "Hello fair travelers, what can I get you?" The dwarven barmaide right then notices the dwarf in the group and grins as she looks him over and pulls her very low cut dress down abit more to show more of herself. (OOC: Wish answered sir dwarf :).)
Barnum and Edgar Monday January 12th, 2004 5:39:57 PM
Barnum raises an eyebrow towards the dwarven barmaiden making eyes at Ilsidur. He tries not to think any more about it.
"Well, I think my friend Woody here seems to want a beer or three. For me, some rum to start with. Oh, and a platter of fruits, and some rolls of bread! And an extra large bowl of your soup of the day and... And... A plate of ham and baked beans! And a slice of pumpkin pie! Yes, that should do nicely to start with." Barnum says enthusiastically, obviously sick and tired of the rather meager trail rations.
"Scrambled eggs!" Edgar hops onto the table and yells out. Barnum nods, "Yes, scrambled eggs! Tonight, friends, we feast!"
Teleheri Monday January 12th, 2004 6:07:42 PM
"You are right Barnum! Bring me a beer lady... and a big piece of steak, Cow Steak. One beer to warm up, and another mug when the steak arrives. Oh, and bring me a plate of milk for my dear friend here. Come Link!"
While waiting for the beer and the food, Wody whisper to Ilsidur, "If you want my advice my friend dwarf, go get it on! nothing like a lady's warm body to confort a men after traveling into this stupid rain."
After finishing the meal, he stay a little quiet, just remebering his past, and listening to their companions plans.
Savin Monday January 12th, 2004 10:31:32 PM
Savin will sit down and ask, "Excuse me Miss. Can I have a beer and a thick cow steak as well? Medium rare please. Also bring some bread and cheese to get us warmed up."
Savin will turn to Sly and ask, "So what is the name of the lady we are coming to see?"
Ilsidur Monday January 12th, 2004 11:34:30 PM
Ilsidur sits down with the party at the table, then does a double-take when a LADY DWARF barmaid approaches to take their order. He can't believe his eyes; it has been months since he has seen a dwarven lady, and he was almost believing that he might not see another one ever, and suddenly, here was just such a beauty before his eyes!
He tries to order a drink, but manages to trip over his tongue. "I'll have a M...m...m...mountainhome Dack, I mean a Mountainhome Dark, if you please. My name is Ilsur, I mean Islidor, I mean Ilsidur Wayfinder, and I am pleased to make your acquaintaince."
When the dwarven lass pulls down her bodice, Ilsidur turns a rather bright shade of red, and he tears his eyes away and suddenly becomes very interested in whatever he happens to be holding in his hands. He shyly looks back up again, and smiles slightly at the barmaid.
Sly and Luke (Cayzle subbing for Ceil) Tuesday January 13th, 2004 12:12:08 AM
When Sly hears "Scrambled eggs," all other thoughts fly from his head. He orders a big plate full. "And a plate full for Luke, too, please," he calls.
If Sly knows the name of the woman, he will tell Savin. But mostly Sly has just called her "Mother."
Luke seems very happy to wolf down eggs!
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OOC: Here is the info I have on Luke:
> Animal - Luke (War Dog) > > HD 2d8+4 Hp 20 > AC 16 (+2 Dex +4 natural) > Melee +3 bite; Damage 1d6+3 Str. > Speed 40 feet > Savings Throws: > Fort +5; Ref +5; Will +5 > > Str 15 > Dex 15 > Con 15 > Int 12 > Wis 12 > Cha 6 > > Skills: > Listen +5; Spot +5; Swim +5 > > Wilderness Lore 15 > Track 15 {via scent]
Note that Luke is an animal, but he has max hit points and an Int 12! Yet he is not awakened. On at least one occaision, he actually spoke (I think Carl was DMing? or Stephen?) Considering he is as much a child of chaos as the rest of the party (or more so), it is not surprising, maybe, that weird things have happened. I think he was originally Trace's dog? But Sly adopted him.
Peerimus and Yorrick Tuesday January 13th, 2004 10:48:08 AM
Peerimus takes a seat with the rest but near the end where Yorrick sits upon the floor. Lifting his two great paws, the kodiak gives a loud roar and turns to the dwarf barmaid, his head cocked slightly to the side.
Peerimus quickly leans forward to place himself between the two. "I would like a gallon bucket of water, a gallon bucket of Honey mead, 15 lbs of fish whatever kind you happen to have and don't bother with cooking it, a bowl of fruit, a bowl of vegetables, let's see, a glass of some kind and anything resembling a hot stew." Here Peerimus pauses, his gaze upwards as he goes over the request, "Yes that should do thank you."
Over the meal, Peerimus will tell Sly all he has learned over teh last few days talking to Luke, "He's not awakened in the druidic sense, but definately has been blessed by both Mother and Father Wold. His intellect and stamina seem to be the two greatest differences and he could be taught a great deal. I would be happy to help him if you like, for right now, even with his enhanced intelligence, he is still a dog."
Justin Webber (DM) Tavern&Food Tuesday January 13th, 2004 2:07:21 PM
The dwarven lady grins at Ilsidur, "Well, your very cute there big guy...shy are we?" She winks at him and smiles, "Brina is my name, is nice to meet you Ilsidur."
The dwarven barmaide runs off or trots off and comes back soon with most of everything that was ordered. It takes her 2 complete trips to get all that the group ordered to the table. She does grin at Ilsidur th whole time and on occasions rubs against him.
After the group has eat alittle you notice that a couple more barmaides have come in and the place has pickedup some. It isn't long after the new barmaides showup that the female dwarf comes over and grabs at Ilsidur's hand, "Come on, lets dance Ilsidur." Just as she says this to Ilsidur you can hear a bard playing a song somewhere in the tavern and strangely it sounds like a dwarven tune. (Spot check DC14 to spot a human bard with sheet music near the bar.)
Barnum and Edgar Tuesday January 13th, 2004 6:38:02 PM
Barnum casts a friendly wink at Ilsidur, then turns to the great bear Yorrick. After hearing Peerimus's order for the bear, Barnum pats the great animal on the back and speaks to it, "You, my large friend, have an appetite fit for a king! I do believe you would quite enjoy a Halfling festival." With that, Barnum scarfs down a piece of pumpkin pie, and chases it down by taking a lifting up his bowl of soup and taking a great sip from it. Edgar, in the meantime, happily enjoys his scrambled eggs.
Savin d20+13=32 d20+10=18 Tuesday January 13th, 2004 10:25:16 PM
Savin finishes his meal and hears the music. He looks around and sees the bard playing. He grins to himself and pulls out his pan pipes. He will walk over to the bard and question with an upraised eyebrow and holding up his pipes if he can join him.
He will start playing reading the music over the bards shoulder. Sweet music comes out of the pipes as he blends his music with the bard's
Ilsidur Tuesday January 13th, 2004 11:47:35 PM
Ilsidur tries his hardest, but never having danced before, ends up tripping over his own feet, as well as the other dancers. He smiles gamely, and hopes no-one gets any broken toes. As soon as the music stops to change songs, the dwarf returns to his seat, and says, "I'm sorry Brina, but I'm a fighter, not a dancer. But maybe when your shift is over, I can buy you a drink at a quieter table."
Then Ilsidur looks around at his friends, uncertain how to proceed. His strict upbringing, and especially his controlling father, never gave him much of a chance to get to know the fairer sex. He whispers to Teleheri, "So, what do I do now? She seems really friendly. Should I buy her a drink?"
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+10=15 Wednesday January 14th, 2004 11:22:35 AM
Peerimus finishes his food and uses the glass to fish out some Honey mead from the bucket Yorrick is drinking from. With Savin and Ilsidur getting up to the music, he spots the bard and turns his attention that direction to enjoy his playing.
Yorrick continues to devour fish after fish, pausing occasssionaly to dunk his head in one of the buckets.
Niobe Wednesday January 14th, 2004 12:10:28 PM
Niobe would have order whatever the daily special was and sat and eat slowly. Then she will ask the innkeeper if it is possible to get a nice hot bath. While evryone else enjoys the music she will spend her time just enjoying a long bath. Niobe will also try and gte her clothes washed as well.
Sly and Luke (Posted by Cayzle subbing for Ceil) Wednesday January 14th, 2004 12:46:06 PM
Sly watches the dwarf woman who is friendly and a little forward. Sly and Luke enjoy eating a big meal with Peerimus and Yorrick.
When Ilsidur asks for advice, Sly remembers his own experiences with pretty girls in the past. He tells his dwarf friend, "Mostly girls are happy if you dance with them and talk to them. Sure, buy her a drink. That would be fun."
Justin Webber (DM) Music and enjoyment Wednesday January 14th, 2004 2:56:00 PM
Savin finds the bard very happy to have company in his playing of the music.
Brina smiles and nods to Ilsidur, "Your not a bad dancer, a few lessons and you would be better." She grins after thinking, "hmmm a warrior huh, I use to adventer alittle but those days are over for me, I like this town and my job."
The bartender nods and grins, "young miss, I have a room you can bath in and we do have a gnome laundry in this town but it will be 1 copper for the cleaning of clothes. The bath though will be on the house since you look like you need it. I just ask for one small thing since you look like a crafty little lady." The bartender points to a door across the room, "If one among your group can open that door for me I would be much abliged. You see...I uh *embarassed tone*...broke the key in the door a couple days ago and can't get it open."
Teleheri d20+15=21 Wednesday January 14th, 2004 4:04:05 PM
Woody show a little smile, while whatching the Dwarf trying to dance. As he hear the bartender talk to Niobe about the lock, he jump of his bench and go right to the door jammed, pull a set of tools from his vest, and start to pick the lock (roll 21)
If succesful, he looks at Niobe, "no need to thank my lady!" And then he bowls showing her the entrance.
If fail, he say "Sorry milady, but you will have to try it by yourself. But i doubt you will be succesful", and give her a little smile
Niobe d20+14=26 Wednesday January 14th, 2004 5:16:47 PM
Listens to the innkeeper and smiles. "Yes I do look like a frightful mess don't I?" Niobe looks down at herself and laughs. "I do greatly appreciate the offer of the bath, and you are correct good Sir, I do need the bath."
Before Niobe can answer the Innkeeper Teleheri jumps up and tries his skill with the lock. "Well that was certainly a quick reponse. I didn't even have to ask!" Niobe chuckles. She smiles as Woody works with the lock. If he succeeds she gives him a nod and a smile to show her thanks. After this Niobe will grab her gear, ask the innkeeper for directions to the laundry in town and finally head for the bath.
(If Woody fails at his attempt to open the lock then Niobe will be thrilled to accept his challenge. She will grab her kit and brush past him and begin working on the lock. (Open lock 26) If she succeeds she will smile and answer, "looks like Lady Luck smiled upon me this time." Niobe is not trying to be rude and what she says is in obvious good humor. She figures that a little good natured competion every now and then won't hurt anyone.)
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday January 14th, 2004 5:23:29 PM
Yorrick continues his feast undisturbed as Peerimus scratches him by his ear for a bit. Casting his gaze outward he watches Teleheri work at the doorlock, but seeing that no one else seems to mind he decides he shouldn't either.
When Yorrick finishes up, Peerimus heads outside. "We're going to take a quick stroll before retiring. We won't be long."
Barnum and Edgar Wednesday January 14th, 2004 5:36:24 PM
Barnum, as usual, has had one too many shots of rum. He is not particularly loud or rambunctious, spending most of his time trying to hold a conversation with Yorrick. It is remarkably one-sided.
When Ilsidur asks for advice to help him with his new lady friend, Barnum speaks up, "Ilsidur! Buddy! How long've you been... You know... You know... Waiting to see a lady dwarf, there aren't many around here. How long, then, you think she's been waiting ta see a dwarf fella? She's gotta... She probably feels the same way you do. But I got a, you know, a special trick." He stands up and, despite any resistance put up by Ilsidur, takes off his bright red cloak and throws it on Ilsidur's back.
"You see, buddy. That cloak's made a magic and stuff. It a... It's a cloak a charisma (+2), if you wear that, you're bound to get to a... You'll find it easier to know what to say, and she'll feel more comfortable around you, not that she doesn't already!" Barnum thinks this is incredibly funny, and bursts out laughing.
(In the seemingly unlikely event that both Teleheri and Niobe fail to pick the lock, Barnum will stumble over with an odd grin on his face and say, "You guys and your tools! The thing you need to do, and this is the secret... Uh... You a... Turn into a gas, and then you beat it!" At these words Barnum turns into a cloud of mist, slides under the door, rematerializes, and tries to open it from that side. If he can't open it from that side, he'll curse loudly and fall down.)
Sly and Luke (Post by Cayzle) Wednesday January 14th, 2004 10:42:55 PM
When Peerimus says he is going to take Yorrick for a walk, Luke gives a bark.
"This food was sure good," Sly says. "What's that Luke? You need a walk too? Okay."
He asks Peerimus if it is okay to walk together with him.
Ilsidur Wednesday January 14th, 2004 11:35:36 PM
Ilsidur looks at the cloak that Barnum has thrown over his shoulders, and wonders if he looks any different. It sure didn't make him FEEL any different. "So, this is supposed to help me talk to Brina? What if she only likes me because of the cloak? Maybe I had better take this off, in case I have to take it off in her presence later tonight..."
He shrugs the cloak off his shoulders, hoping that Barnum understands his reluctance, and passes it to Sly. "Here you go, Sly, can you hang onto this for Barnum? He wanted to loan it to me, but I don't think that it is such a good idea."
The dwarf taps his feet to the music (at least he sort of manages to follow the beat) and waits for Brina to get off shift.
Savin Thursday January 15th, 2004 8:13:42 AM
Savin tires of playing. He gets up, stretches, and thanks the bard for letting him play with him. He will find out what he is drinking and order him one.
Savin will say,"Who knows the name of this mother we are supposed to find? We really should get that taken care of."
Justin Webber (DM) Names Thursday January 15th, 2004 1:06:15 PM
Teleheri gets the door open easily since the lock was simple and of no real challenge and removes the broken key piece.
Niobe is given directions and finds the laundry right across the street where gnomes gladly take what she gives to be washed and asking for 1 copper.
To everyones suprise the barmaide flirting with Ilsidur helps with the name of the mother you search for. As soon as she gets the details you were given or most of them she laughs, "She lives right down the road from where you guys and ladies just entered town, yellow painted place. Her name is Lillianm she does charms for people like fortunes and such."
Brina turns to Ilisdur next and winks, "You can go see her now if you like, my shift will be over by the time you get back I bet."
Savin also finds out that the bard was drinking cider and is thankful for the second glass being bought for him.
Peerimus, Yorrick, Sly and Luke aren't able to actually get out the door before the group gets the info about the mother your hear to find.
Teleheri Thursday January 15th, 2004 4:02:03 PM
Woody sit down again, and ask for one more beer, and wait the other guys movements
Savin Thursday January 15th, 2004 5:15:19 PM
Savin leaps to his feet, "Well lets go! I wonder if she will read my palm? Who wants to come with me? Were we supposed to give her something?"
Barnum and Edgar Thursday January 15th, 2004 7:27:59 PM
Barnum proclaims "I will go with you, Savin!" He fumbles around in his chair, but can't seem to find the coordination to stand, "On second thought... I will guard the tavern!"
Edgar simply shakes his head and flies onto Savin's shoulder, saying, "I'll come along.
Sly and Luke (Posted by Cayzle) Thursday January 15th, 2004 8:28:20 PM
Sly takes the Cloak from Ilsidur and then hands it to Barnum. "This is your cloak, right Barnum?"
Sly listens as the Bar maid says that mother is named Lilliam and lives down the street and tells fortunes. Savin says maybe she will read his fortune. Sly says, "Once I was in love with a gypsy's daughter," Sly says. "Her name was Vanesia. Maybe this fortune teller can say if we will ever meet again."
Then he tells Peerimus, "We can walk Luke and Yorrick on the way there." Luke barks.
Ilsidur Thursday January 15th, 2004 11:17:27 PM
Ilsidur approaches Brina, as she is serving the tables, indicates Barnum, and says, "My lady, our friend over there is way too much in his cups to accompany us when we go to deliver the item to the lady in the yellow house. Could you keep an eye on him for us? I don't think that we should be too long. If he dozes off, please set him up in one of the rooms upstairs, and we will be glad to pay. In fact, I expect we will all be back later to take rooms."
Assuming Brina agrees to watch over the tipsy halfling, Ilsidur moves to catch up with the others that are going to deliver the item.
Niobe Friday January 16th, 2004 2:42:02 AM
Niobe returns from the gnome laudry place and sees that everyone is preparing to leave. "Leaving so soon? We aren't even presentable! We are coming back here I hope, at least to get some rest. I will need to collect my laundry later as well." Niobe prepares to leave with the others. Though she does ask the innkeeper if the offer of the bath is still open for later.
Justin Webber (DM) To the yellow house Friday January 16th, 2004 2:54:56 PM
The Innkeeper smiles to Niobe, "Certainly ma'am and yonder friend will be watchedout for also."
Brina smiles to Ilsidur and nods, "We will watch over him, the other barmaides are and I can and even the keeper of the place."
Afterwards everyone sits out to Lillian house.
(OOC:Posting Monday will be Eunice for this section of the game. I just wanted to warn people so no one thought I ran out on them. Go get them Eunice :) .)
Peerimus and Yorrick Friday January 16th, 2004 7:22:20 PM
Peerimus turns and waits for Sly and Luke as soon as Sly mentions joining or at least Luke coming with, "Of course, more are always welcome."
"Lilian's house then first. Very good. We can always walk later."
Turning then to the bear who let a slight growl out with Peerimus's last statement, "Yes you do need it after such a feast. There will be plenty of Time to rest when we are beyond the call of the Wold."
[b]Ynnngggg![b] comes the reply.
Teleheri Saturday January 17th, 2004 8:27:48 PM
Woody Drink the rest of his beer, and get up from the bench "Lets go then!" And move with everyone else.
Sly and Luke Saturday January 17th, 2004 9:28:46 PM
Sly says to Niobe, "I think you look very nice."
Sly and Luke walk with Peerimus and Yorrick, taking whatever breaks along the way seem needful.
"What exactly are we going to do when we get there?"
Niobe Sunday January 18th, 2004 3:31:26 PM
Niobe smiles to Sly and almost chuckles. "Thank you for the compliment. However I know that I must surely smell like a wet goat! What sort of impression will that give the poor woman?"
((OOC: Go get them indeed... Okay folks, as Justin has politely warned you I get to "DM" this next scene (I guess it is a scene!). I am a novice at DMing (tried to run one Werewolf game (White Wolf series) and one AD&D box set; both with disasterous results.) So please be patient with me and bear with me! I think that my first post(s) will be heavy on the descriptive side, please read it all. I am trying to set a "mood/feel". At any rate I hope you all have a little fun with it!)) ((P.S. Do not send me any Privat Posts for DMs during the scene, as I will not be able to read them! Use my AIM (KanchanaVuai) or e-mail (eunice@doucet-lorang.com) instead please.))
Edgar d20+5=9 Monday January 19th, 2004 3:35:23 PM
Perched on Savin's shoulder, Edgar sings a bird tune as the group walks to their destination. His singing probably doesn't sound very good to anyone who isn't a bird (Perform: 9) and he soon stops.
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