Time to Sing (DM MikeK) Friday September 10th, 2004 10:39:58 AM
Elvaran manacles Florin, while the other Guards do the same to Braxton, Tionel, and Xenia.
In the upper room, Syr and Angus are similarly manacled, although the Guardsman handcuffing the sorcerer is quite apologetic about it. "Sorry Mac," he says. "But the CO would fire me if I don't follow the rules. If it helps, we all know you guys are OK. I bet you'll be back home before bedtime."
Every weapon and wand owned by party members is confiscated by the Guard. Our heroes are lead quietly to a horse drawn enclosed wagon, and placed in the back. They can see two other wagons waiting. No Anvil Hearts are kept with the party, they are by themselves.
As the group leaves the alleyway, they can see the Guardsmen swarming over the fallen, checking for signs of life. An occasional cry of "Healer here!" echoes throughout the area.
Lang sees a good dozen of the City Guard hustle into the courtyard. With quick efficiency, they subdue the two Tigers, and then spread out to investigate the area. None of them see the ranger. Other Guards arrive and attend to the fallen. They concentrate on the dwarf Tiger and one of his fighters.
In a very short time, the Guards have led out the conscious Tigers, carried out the unconscious ones, and a detail arrives to deal with the dead.
While Lang waits for the area to return to its empty state, the rest of the party takes a little wagon trip. After a good 45 minutes, the door to the wagon opens, and they are led through large double doors of a building and into a stone room some 40' square. Two iron doors stand in each of the other three walls, and a large stone desk sits on a raised platform against the far wall. Various guards stand at the doors.
The party is led through the left door on the far wall, down a long corridor, and into a large chamber some 60' wide and 80' long. Two cages, 20' in diameter, stand on the far side of the chamber, one in each corner. The right side cage is full of Anvil Hearts -- Jonas, Fargas, Specialty, the halfling, one of the half orcs, and four of the Tigers. Fargas, Specialty, and the half orc glare hatefully at the party. Jonas is his usual unperturbed self, and the Tigers wear neutral expressions.
The other cage is for you. Everyone is led inside the cage, and their manacles are removed. The cage door is locked. Two Guards stand outside each of the cage doors. Four more Guards stand in front of the iron door at the front of the chamber. All watch everyone carefully.
Elvaran, accompanied by a pair of scribes, stands outside the cage, by a side wall. This places her as far from the Anvil Hearts as possible. When the scribes indicate they are ready, she looks at Florin.
"OK, what happened?" About the time the statements start, Lang is finally left alone in the courtyard. All lighting is gone, so its really dark.
Florin Jadenth Friday September 10th, 2004 12:35:46 PM
Florin takes the ride casually as he tries to relax some, stretching alittle and winceing as his bruises now are taking full hold. He sighs and shakes his head after bit, "Never imagined being like this in all my life but I guess in this line of work it is not unexpected."
When the group is finally released into the jail cell Florin glances at the anvil heart and tiger shields across from them but simply shrugs and whispers to the other before the questioning takes place, "Best behavior guys and lady. Diplomacy is needed now specially since we have the guard here."
When the questioning begins Florin leans against the bars of the cage and speaks to Elvaran, "Well from the beginning would be starting at the GG. While we were there we were told by Happy that the anvil heart leader wanted to meet with me to call a truce so we would stop getting in each others way. I decided to agree to the meeting but had my friends come along just incase this meeting turned out to be a get rid of the leader situation. After we got there and prepared for what might happen we were suddenly attacked by those men with the tiger emblems and then Jonas and his goons showed up to help them out. Being inside the courtyard and under some difficulties of being attacked by two flail weilding platemailed people and a dwarf determined to break my weapon I have no idea what was going on outside of the courtyard but I can only guess considering my friends were injured that the anvil heart attacked them also. This clearly was no attempt at making a truce of peace but a try at getting us out of the way." Florin looks to his friends and makes a small wave, "Someone who was outside and seen Jonas and his crew should at to this or correct me if I have any detail wrong."
Florin looks to Elvaran and smiles, "Also if you don't trust my word m'lady Elvaran I'm sure you can get one of the priest of the temple of Domi to use a truth spell here to make sure. Father Dremond is a good person for the job. Not doubting you or your people's skills at this since you have been doing it for some time I would expect but just making a offer." Florin shrugs again and ponders some things while looking over Elvaran again, guesses for a guard who he isn't sure about that the lady is not bad looking and ponders doing what Wynn seemed like he was doing earlier and ask her out.
(LOL, couldn't help but put the last part in.)
Angus d20+6=19 Friday September 10th, 2004 6:36:57 PM
Angus listens to what Florin has to say to the group about being on our best behavior, but before he talks to our jailer and he responds in whispered tones "Best behavior? I want this done. I think I have enough left in me to take Jonas and maybe that which too." Angus takes a careful look at the Anvil hearts sizing up ranges. "I will just blast their murderous smirks right off their faces. Maybe Tionel can add a few bears to the mix for good measure." Angus's eyes are just gleaming with excitment.
Angus is bearly able to restrain himself as he listens to Florin speak to the captain, always glancing at the Anvil Hearts....At the end Angus elbows Florin to the best of his ability and whispers in his ear "Think of your adoptive child and not with your pants, leave Captain Elvaran alone, she is all business and you should be also." Angus then addresses the Captain.
Angus will give a slight bow to Florin before beginning with the Captain as a form of transition "Captain Elvaran, I was one of those that Florin spoke of. Florin was correct is haveing us close by. Syr and myself were in the building across from the floodlock courtyard, when we were assulted by the Anvil heart gang in both visible and invisible formats. We both suffered griveously and were luckly to survive. Your arrival was timely." Angus will show the captain the rents in his cloak and the blood as evidence. "I just wanted to offer my testimony for what Florin was not present for."
Angus is doing is dipolmatic best (Dip. check 19) with his explaination.
If the guard leaves us alone in our cell or are far enough away not to hear Angus will ask the half orc how is brother is doing and tell Jonas the new name for his gang should be the faint of hearts....
Angus has decided not to attack them after calming down some, but can not help but taunt.
Braxton Friday September 10th, 2004 7:11:54 PM
Braxton will sit quietly in a conrner, just listening and watching.
Wynn Brightsong Saturday September 11th, 2004 9:12:20 AM
Wynn rubs his lower arms and wrists to encourage circulation once the manacles have been removed. The bard sits quietly as Florin and Angus have their say. Once they are finished he rises and in a calm voice adds one or two more salient details. "We are more convinced than ever, Captain Elvararn, that these Anvil Hearts are responsible for the fire at the orphanage. They as much as admitted it when they came to taunt us at the remembrance ceremonies."
Xenia d20+15=23 d20+2=4 Saturday September 11th, 2004 11:18:50 AM
With a fair bit of wisdom, Xenia keeps her trap shut, as what she has to say would probably not reflect too well on them as a group. Being on the inside of a Law-House doesn't make her the most talkative girl in the Wold either.
Xenia stays close to Wynn, sitting next to him with legs folded under her. Occasionally she touches Wynn's arm or leans against him, drawing comfort from the nearness.
She rises as Wynn does. As he speaks, she watches. The rogue's eyes roam the occupants of the other cage. She notes the details of their dress, looking for the oddness that might indicate hidden weapons or magic. (Spot 23) She watches Jonas' face, but he is hard to read. (Sense Motive 4)
Lang (AC 18 HP 36/36) Sunshine (AC 16 HP 15/15) d20+5=8 d20+5=15 d20+5=16 d20+5=17 Saturday September 11th, 2004 12:07:43 PM
After all is quiet and dark, Lang casts his Speak with Animals spell and sharing the spell with Sunshine so he can talk back to Lang (duration 2 minutes).
Lang will speak to Sunshine and tell him it is time to go home/back to the apartments. He will also let him know that he will need to help Lang get back to where there is more light. Lang will also tell him he did a good job defending Lang.
Lang will stow his longbow and retrieve his quarterstaff. Reaching down, he will put a hand on Sunshines back and say let's go.
Lang and Sunshine will head back towards the apartment keeping an eye and ear out for any anvil hearts, city guards or his own companions.
Lang spot 8; listen 15 Sunshine spot 16; listen 17
Syr d20+12=17 Monday September 13th, 2004 4:00:07 AM
The elf places a restraining hand on the shoulder of the sorceror and whispers, "Cooler heads and silver tongues will prevail."
Syr calmly paces to the rear of the cage, and says to Elvaran, "It is true that we were ambushed as you can probably tell by our varied locations. Who in their right minds would fight several battles in which they are outnumbered?" (Diplomacy 17). Syr rolls his eyes and continues, "Just a thought but a better question might be asking those 'tigers' what they were told would happen tonight."
Doin Time (DM MikeK) Monday September 13th, 2004 10:07:36 AM
Elvaran takes everyone's statements. She is very non-committal concerning the heroes opinions, issuing an occasional "Uh-huh" or "I see" as they speak. To Syr's comment about the Tigers, she replies "We're checking on that".
Once everyone is finished, she and the two scribes walk over to the cage containing Jonas and the Hearts, and appears to go through the same procedure.
Elvaran and the scribes then leave. And absolutely nothing happens for a good two hours.
The Hearts, especially Specialty and the half orc, spend a lot of time staring down the group. They are definitely not thinking pleasant thoughts. The rest of the them sit and wait and look at nothing in particular.
The guards on each cage remain attentive, as do the guards at the end of the hall. None of them say anything.
Angus Monday September 13th, 2004 10:42:43 AM
Angus starts to relax now that he can tell that Specialty Johnson is anoyed. Angus will waves and be very friendly to those in the other cage to see if it will make them even more mad and upset. "Hello Specialty, sorry about all of your friends. It must be so hard to hire good help now a days. Even more so after everyone see how you treat them..."
Angus will get comfortable for a nap, but before dozing off he addresses Braxton in dwarvish "Thanks for the help stout one. I hear we needed it in the courtyard. We were lucky you happened along when you did. It is good to see a symbol of Domi and not a charging tiger on your person. Sorry about the mess your in, I think you may be stuck with us for awhile. Where do you hail from and why were you out for a stroll on the trash level at midnight?"
Braxton Monday September 13th, 2004 3:32:08 PM
Opening up an eye, turns to Angus and answers in dwarven,
"I am used to bars around me by now, my friend. I didn't go looking for trouble," he laughs bitterly, "it just always seems to know exactly where I am. "
"I have no home anymore," he whispers painfully and wistfully. "But if you must know, I come from the Red Hills."
Standing and walking over the bars nearest his caged foes, "I came because these 'Anvil Hearts', these cowards would dare to kill innocent woman and children and needlessly burn down their only shelter," he says the anger raising in his voice.
"Though branded a coward, even I never had to resort to killing and harming innocents. My vow to kill all of these Anvil skum if they dare defile or harm another of your orphans."
Turning to Angus, he walks right up to him and stars straight into his eyes, continues, "No, my friend it was no accident that I followed you and your friends down that alley. I was coming to visit upon them some of the hell that they had visited upon the orphans when I saw your band."
"As long as you oppose these vermin, I would be honored to lend you my hammer, my blood, and my soul should it require that," he says holding his hand out towards Angus.
Florin Jadenth Monday September 13th, 2004 4:11:15 PM
Florin listens to what is said by Braxton even knows he can't speak dwarvish and speaks after bit to Braxton also, "I thank you for your help also my new friend. This isn't the best way to be giving better introductions but once again my name is Florin Jadenth a simple paladin of Domi."
Florin looks to Syr and nudges him gently, "Was just thinking, since I survived this I should get my necklace from you with the holy symbol on it." Florin looks to the others and sighs softly, "Even knows we are in the presence of people we hate I will comment here that I'm sorry for the poor tactics used. Next time we all had better just stick together no matter what." Florin nods to Syr and smiles lightly at admitting this and hopes the man knows how hard it is to actually admit it, "As a friend here once said, I should follow my own advice. I do not plan on acting alone from now on, we are all in this together as a group."
Florin glances over at Jonas and shrugs figuring why not, "You know Jonas we had actually hoped for a peaceful agreement for now. Innocent blood had been spilt but pentence could be made to make up for that. It's a shame you waste so much money on hiring men to kill us when you could put your money to something more useful to give your group a better standing within the city. No matter how noble your true goal may be the saying still stands that two or even a million wrongs do not make a single right."
Florin shakes his head and mummbles to himself now, "So many people think they can gain wealth, power and other things from the misery of other, why though I do not know when there will always be those who will side with justice and good."
Braxton Monday September 13th, 2004 7:19:18 PM
Adds to Florin's statement to Jonas.
"Maybe not, but my hammer will right many of his wrongs one blow at a time," he adds with quiet determination, before turning to Florin.
"Domi was nice enough to accept me when no other would, sir knight" Opening his shirt, Braxton reveals a brand on his chest. "When banished from my clan, only he offered me a place in this world. I do what I can to repay that kindness every day. Oppose these skum and I shall gladly follow you til the ends of the earth."
Xenia Monday September 13th, 2004 8:07:25 PM
Xenia sits next to Wynn, listening. Listening to Angus and the new dwarf chatting. Nodding at Florin's words. Good words. He seems much calmer. Much more pulled together. 'Peaceful agreement.' 'Noble goal.' Good words. She's listening. Well, listening yeah. But thinking too. Thinking a lot.
They've gone at this with all the best intentions. Selfless. Well, maybe a little angry. Maybe a little eager. But basically good. Good through and through. So why has it been so hard to get anybody to believe them? Why is that the law, who should be helping them, drags their feet? Throws them in this cage?
" ... "
"Standing!" Xenia says suddenly, grabbing Wynn's arm. "That's it! Standing!" She nods her head in confirmation of her idea and then scoots forward to the middle of the cage to try and kind of get out eavesdropping range.
"You know, that's what's been our problem all this time?" Xenia says in an excited whisper. "We don't have any standing in this city. I mean, nobody really knows we're here. They don't know us. They can't take our word for anything. I mean, we know we're different, right? But, to the law, we're no better than the Hearts in the other cage."
"Now working our way out of this little mess should help some. But I got maybe another way too. I heard of this 'League of Adventurers.' They've got places all over the Wold. You get a pin. And people know you. Information too. They put together information there. We coulda used that."
The dark rogue looks around at her companions in the cage along with her. The light of expectancy glows in her green green eyes.
"We should join. Doncha get it? We should join!"
Wynn Brightsong Monday September 13th, 2004 9:40:00 PM
Wynn ignores the stares of the Anvil hearts and stretches out beside Xenia. He listens with great interest to Braxton's story. "I am indebted to a clan from the Red Hills, in fact I serve a life pledge on their behalf. What clan do you speak of?" he asks the dwarf and sits up to get a better look at the brand on the dwarf's chest.
Xenia's fervor is hard to overlook as she regales him with her ideas about the WLA. The bard listens patiently as she explains her idea. In truth he only hears half of what she says, distracted by how utterly charming she looks in her excitement.
"I've heard of them before" he finally interrupts her, "occasionally a group of them would come through my village looking for recruits. I think you have to come up with some pretty substantial coin to join them?"
Braxton Monday September 13th, 2004 10:14:56 PM
Turning to Wynn, "I have no clan anymore. I gave up that right with my failure and cowardice. Now I am simply one in search of himself and the truth that lies within us all."
Lang & Sunshine Monday September 13th, 2004 11:11:14 PM
Once back to the apartment, Lang will do a quick search of the outside and inside to make sure nobody is there. He will then let Sunshine out back and then water and feed him.
They will then get some sleep and in the morning, if the group is not back, he will head down to the Giggling Ghost to talk to Happy.
Tionel d100=20 Tuesday September 14th, 2004 2:01:30 AM
Tionel finds the stares of the anvil hearts disconcerting. Such hate, and for what? Why did all this have to happen? Such stupid questions, that always plague him. The elf leans over and whispers to Xenia, "I hate this part the most...waiting. Knowing what's going to happen or not, it makes no difference, it's the waiting that bugs me." He wonders why he avoided speaking up. Because there was no need to...the others had said everything. Oh well.
Syr Tuesday September 14th, 2004 3:12:03 AM
Syr brightens when Florin mentions the necklace and pulls it out of his pouch. Now animated, he speaks to the paladin, "You know, back there on the trash level, I know I must have been touched by Domi!" Rambling on, "I've always watched out for myself and others. Just living life as Mother raised me. I've never gone out of my way seeking the divine nor had it come seeking me...until today!"
Giving a slightly reproachful glare to Wynn, "After Wynn took off, Angus and I had some trouble with the Anvil Hearts. In fact, I remember one of them taking a wicked axe and almost cleaving me in two." He raises his shirt to show the almost healed wound, "See this scar, I was unconcious and on the ground when I felt this force inside me healing me! It must have been your symbol that drew Domi's power. Only because of that were Angus and I able to stay alive!"
"Anyway, I will never take Domi's blessing and presence for granted again." Looking at the paladin, "Do you pray to him often, and what kind of offerings do you give him?"
Braxton Tuesday September 14th, 2004 6:39:21 AM
Pulling out a plain silver pendant of Domi from within his shirt Braxton, turns to Syr and with the slightest bit of emotion in his voice says softly, "Domi always looks out for those in need. Even when those in need do not necessarily realize it themselves."
Then realizing that he has just spoken more then he has in fortnight in the space of a few minutes, he returns to his corner, seemingly spent and exhausted.
Xenia Tuesday September 14th, 2004 8:46:48 AM
Xenia catches Syr's look and puts a protective hand on the bard. "Wynn came down to rescue me," she says displaying a defiant pout.
"I had this seal. It lets you share a potion with everyone for a short time. Wynn was on the ground. He was bleeding. So I used the seal and a cure potion. Maybe that was it, Syr? I mean, doesn't mean it wasn't Domi too. I guess."
"But hey. This is not so bad, you know. At least we're all together. Sometimes, they put you in different cells. And then a couple guys come in with a wet bit of dock rope. At least, so my dad says."
"So, you know, it could be worse. It's an experience," the red-headed rogue adds in a cheerful voice.
"Hi," she says holding her hand out to the new dwarf (lady's palm down, of course) "My name's Xenia."
Justice is Served - with gravy (DM MikeK) Tuesday September 14th, 2004 9:40:27 AM
Specialty and the half orc stand rigid with anger at the cage bars as Angus taunts them. "You little.." the woman begins, only to be cut off by Jonas' curt "Stop".
The Anvil Heart leader isn't loud, or angry, or emotional at all. His "Stop" his calm and quiet, as if shooing a cat off the table. But both Specialty and the half-orc immediately cease speaking, duck their heads to Jonas in apology, and retreat to the far side of the cage, where they studiously avoid making any eye contact with the party.
Jonas meets Florin's eyes without the slightest hint of animosity or apology. The eyes flick once to the watching guards, and then back to the paladin. The Anvil Heart allows himself the barest of smiles before innocently replying, "Really sir, I have no idea what you are talking about."
The other party members pass the time discussing their experiences, introducing themselves to Braxton, and talking about Xenia's idea on the Woldian League of Adventurers.
Time passes slowly.
Finally, the cellblock doors open, and a man enters to the call of "Chow Time!". Several men follow, carrying bags of bread and buckets of water, which they toss into the gang's cell.
Those men leave, and a beaming Happy enters the cell block with several assistants. He needs them because they are all carrying trays of cooked fish and duck, steaming loaves of freshly baked bread, a couple buckets of strawberries, and several bottles of wine. This goes to the party. Happy says nothing, but he does give the group a smile and a wink as he passes out the supper and leaves.
The guards also say nothing, although several wear smirks on their faces as they listen to the Tigers complain bitterly about preferential treatment of "those other guys".
Lang makes his way to the Giggling Ghost in time to catch Happy on his way out. The innkeeper chuckles at the ranger, telling him the party is still in the Guardhouse Jail, but he expects they'll be freed shortly. Happy recommends Lang stay out of sight until the party returns.
Angus d20+7=13 Tuesday September 14th, 2004 1:13:50 PM
Angus is very pleased to hear such volume of speach from Braxton. Angus sits up and takes Braxton hand in his own long thin one and says in dwarven "We are well met then Braxton. I am Angus Deminoff, my father taught me dwarven as he was a friend to many from the red hills. We are happy to have a stout fellow in our company, especially one that wants to deal with the murderous scum of the heart gang."
Angus will wave to Happy and smile, but not converse with him once he arrives. Angus will eat sparingly as it does not take much to fill him. Angus then kicks back and takes out his flute and plays a mournful tune (perform 13)occasionally adding words to the effect:
The tigers choose the wrong master
As a result their bodies almost became plaster
Choose your friends and foes more wisely, lest
you become Jonas's jester.
Angus regales "Not my best effort, but it does make me feel warm inside." Angus raises his cup. "To Braxton to all his assistance and to aplogize in advance for all of the trouble we will get him into."
After sitting Angus will ask "Braxton are you a healer? If so, can you attend to any of us that are damaged? I being one of them."
In hushed tones in elvish to Wynn and Xenia "What happened to Lang and Sunshine?"
Hero Point (DM MikeK) Tuesday September 14th, 2004 1:26:53 PM
I keep forgetting this -
Xenia gets a hero point for taking on all comers at the archway. And the seal trick was nice, too.
Wynn Tuesday September 14th, 2004 8:18:32 PM
Wynn shrugs off the monk's comment. Pointing a duck's drumstick at Syr he says, "from what I saw during that brawl in the alley, you can take pretty good care of yourself, Syr."
The bard winks at Xenia, and holds out a large red strawberry for the rogue.
Over the fence - strawberries grow- Over the fence-I could climb-if I tried, I know-
Braxton d8+1=3 d8+1=9 Tuesday September 14th, 2004 8:40:38 PM
Braxton will slowly get to his feet and amble over to Angus, and mumbling ancient words of divine magic, proceeds to heal Angus for 3 pts, and then again for 9 pts.
"That is the extent of my limited healing. I am sorry I cannot do more to aid you."
OOC - Does Braxton have his pack and his wand of CLW on him?
Xenia Tuesday September 14th, 2004 9:05:18 PM
Xenia's eyes go wide as the bucket of strawberries comes in, and Happy does not escape without a kiss on the cheek.
Sitting next to the food, the darkly red food-hound makes samwiches for anyone who has the hankering. Duck samwiches, fish samwiches, or a mix of both.
Then, sidling back to Wynn, she gives him a playful look as she leans toward his hand, and her strong white teeth sink into the meat of the ripe red berry. She sits back. "I hab buney," she says as she wipes red berry juice from the corner of her mouth with a delicate finger. Then she snuggles in closer to the bard with a duck samwich and a handful of strawberries.
Being in jail is clearly not bothering the dark rogue much. After all, what stigma on her? She's kind of expected to be in jail at one point or another anyway. Though, bets are that it's not this nice very often. Plenty of time to think though. She sits with Wynn, eating. Eating, listening to the music, and watching the faces of her companions.
"Huh? Lang? Um ... " Xenia tries to remember back through the fog of that Dwarven Seal. "I think I saw him duck into the shadows back there in the courtyard, Angus. I bet he's back making sure that more of the Hearts don't attack the new orphanage while we're stuck in here."
"Yeah. Sure. I bet that's what he's doing ... " Xenia trails off with one of those lost in thought kind of looks on her face.
Florin Jadenth Tuesday September 14th, 2004 9:35:01 PM
Florin listens to the talk around him and also take his holy symbol on the naclace from Syr, smiling softly, "I actually wish I could take the credit for it Syr but I had nothing to do with it that I know of. I spent more time on my back in that fight then anything. Those tigers are probably really happy about that."
Florin kneels by the food but seeing Xenia is making sandwiches for everyone, he doesn't make anything and instead just makes a small prayer to Domi, placing the neclace back on after the prayer. Florin looks to Syr and smiles, "I offer simple prayers and just do what I think Domi would want me to do. A faithful follower is the only thing that Domi is truely worried about. I do offer money to the temple of Domi off and on."
Florin looks to the guards and then begins undoing the straps on his armor and places it neatly in the corner of the cage, he is happy for the royal blue tunic he wears under the armor and the pants of the same color and sighs as he gently feels the bruises he has and then looks to the others, "I would guess that we will be staying here tonight." Florin does the tie on his pony tail tighter since it had come loose during the fight and his helmet also loosens it. Florin slowly goes about some minor workout, mainly pushups, setup and if there are bars to the top of the cage he will do some pullup.
After a nice workout, and some food in his stomach afterwards Florin will try laying back for a quick nap, speaking to the guard as he lays down, "Hey guard, do me a favor please and find out how long we are to be in here. Little Jella and her bodyguard/teacher Mort will want to know whats going on if I don't show up tonight." Florin speaking odviously of his adopted girl and her bodyguard/teacher. Florin looks over at Xenia and Wynn since both of them are together and thinks a few moments before speaking, "We should establish ourselves first while we check into the adventurer's guild. This all is a big step, we need a group name and we need to start making our pressence known in the city with some gestures. Get the word out there." Florin closes his eyes as he thinks and rests, "I have an idea for a group symbol for us to have since clearly we might need one but a group name is a different story. Everything we have done has been for good, justice and some vengence. We also go at things straight forward pretty much and with a deterination that is un-yeilding, much like tempered steel." Florin whispers mainly to himself in elven, loud enough though in the jail cell with the others that anyone knowing elven will understand, "Justice Wings maybe."
Lang & Sunshine Tuesday September 14th, 2004 10:00:45 PM
Glad to have some word on the group from Happy, Lang returns to the apartment. He will quickly recon the inside and outside again for anything suspicious.
After a quick breakfast, Lang will head to the roof of the apartment and hang out there for the morning. He will keep watch and guard the apartment, waiting for his comrades to return.
If they have not returned by early afternoon, Lang will go down to the Giggling Ghost again and talk to Happy.
Tionel Wednesday September 15th, 2004 2:01:21 AM
Tionel beams at Happy, and then seems to suffer a certain privation at the sight of the delicious food being handed out. He doesn't eat very much, glancing at the cage...then he says, quietly.. "I know it might sound stupid, but Happy, can you give them some of your fine food as well? I'll pay for it."
Syr Wednesday September 15th, 2004 6:17:21 AM
Syr looks a bit taken aback as Xenia reveals the true source of healing earlier, "So... It wasn't Domi..." His voice trails off as if he is lost in deep thought.
Shaking his head, he too goes over to the dwarf, "Hi! the name is Syrdeth. Pleased to meet you in these trying times." He holds out a hand for the dwarf to shake.
Anybody got a Harmonica? (DM MikeK) Wednesday September 15th, 2004 10:15:00 AM
Everybody helps themselves to the outstanding fare provided by Happy.
Braxton attempts to cast a healing spell on Angus, but nothing happens. A guard watching him speaks up. "Not gonna work, fella," he says. "Yer in a no magic circle." Kicking a thumb over his shoulder at the other cage, he adds, "them too".
Braxton does not have his wand.
In answer to Florin, the man says, "Oh, I spect you'll be outta here in a bit."
At Tionel's request, Happy shrugs and says "If that's what you want.." Once the party has eaten their fill, the jolly innkeeper brings the rest over to the Anvil Hearts.
"Thank you, no," Jonas tells him in his standard emotionless tone. Specialty and the half orc sneer in defiance at Tionel. Then another voice from the cage speaks up.
"Well, you can pass that grub on over here." It is the dwarf leader of the Tigers. He and his men eagerly line up for some decent chow.
Jonas looks at the dwarf coldly. "I said, 'No'." But the dwarf isn't backing off. "Job's over, Jonas," he says casually. "I don't work for you no more, and my men are hungry." He turns back to Happy. "Pass that duck 'round, barkeep."
Specialty, Fargas, the half orc, and the halfling pull around Jonas. The three other Tigers pull around the dwarf. Both groups, unarmed and without armor, stare menacingly at the other.
Jonas breaks the impasse. "I'll remember this," he tells the dwarf, and leads his group to one side. "You do that," the dwarf replies, and leads his group to the other, where they get down to dinner.
With a wink of encouragement, Happy leaves. Another hour passes.
Angus Wednesday September 15th, 2004 1:05:47 PM
Angus looks to Braxton "Thanks for trying. I appreciate the effort none the less."
Angus goes an makes himself comfortable, or at least as comfortable as possible considering the surroudings. Angus sits back and watches the interplay between the tigers and the heart gang. Angus call out "Hey Tigers, that is good food isn't! Just make sure you pick your friends and associates better next time." Angus the addresses Jonas. "Jonas you do not know what you are missing out on. That is some excellent duck. I think you need to channel your energies and money into more positive pursuits; that way you can enjoy more of the finer things in life and lead to a healthier life style. If not just for you, but for the people you associate with...."
Angus relaxes and trys to nap as a way to pass the time.
Xenia Wednesday September 15th, 2004 2:57:41 PM
Xenia nods to herself, and it's one of those coming-to-a-decision sort of nods. There's a pleases sort of smile on her face and contentment in her eyes. Undoing the front of her leather jacket, the she leans against Wynn.
"I dunno, Syr, maybe it was Domi. Maybe the gods kind of work that way. You know, through whatever is around. I mean, sounds like it came at just the right time. Kinda hard to explain that."
In a way, it's kind of safe here. You could almost fall asleep. The rogue undoes her hair letting it fall over her shoulders in red-gold ringlet's. Then she snuggles in to the bard like a cat claiming a comfortable spot.
"How about, um, 'The Orphaned Shield?'" she suggests, answering Florin in elfish as well. Her voice is distant and sleepy as she explains the name. "I mean, the group started as a bunch of orphans, right? And well, you know, we're protectors, right?" Hmmm ... The rogue makes what could either be thinking noises or sleepy noises.
Xenia raises a single lazy copper colored eyebrow when Tionel asks Happy to give some of their foot to the Hearts. And she raises both in surprise when she sees the results. It gets her thinking again. Maybe things do really kind of work out for the best when you set out to do good things. Maybe something just, kind of, watches out for this kind of thing. And, no matter how things go in the middle, they always work out for the best in the end. Maybe.
Angus is talking over to Jonas about doing positive stuff. Maybe trying to change the Heart's ways. "Don't think that's gonna do any good, Angus. I don't think any amount of talking is gonna work, you know. I think the problem isn't really not wanting to believe the other side. I think it's maybe a bigger problem."
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
Wynn Wednesday September 15th, 2004 4:41:19 PM
The half-elf wraps one arm around the lithe Xenia pulling her in snug against him, and kisses the top of her head. He releases the tension but keeps his arm drapped around her in a gentle embrace. Taking a sip of wine from the bottle he holds in the other hand, he then turns to the task of wrapping one of her auburn curls about his index finger as he waits patiently for the party to be released.
"Steel Orphans, Floating Steel, Hearts of Steel..." the bard frowns as he auditions a few names.
Lang & Sunshine Wednesday September 15th, 2004 10:18:23 PM
Lang continues to keep vigil on the roof of the apartment until after lunchtime.
Florin Jadenth Thursday September 16th, 2004 1:36:17 AM
Florin thinks over what the others comment on on the name subject and nods alittle, "I think we better leave the heart stuff out for odvious reasons. Not all of are doings will revolve around orphans and not all of us are orphans of course but we have some good ideas."
Florin looks to Syr and thinks a moment before speaking up, "We gave hope to the children of the orphange and we helped others like Daphne...What about Shields of Hope? shields are used in defense and we offer hope to those we try to help."
Syr Thursday September 16th, 2004 6:04:06 AM
Syr gives the group a lopsided grin, "I think I'm the only orphan here? I've never been too concerned with names so anything is fine with me. Anyway," He gestures wildly, "getting back to this fellowship. It's not a bad idea, Xenia, to join up with other adventurers. As long as they share our views, I don't see a problem with it? How much does it cost? We have a small sum in the treasury, should we consider using that?"
Braxton Thursday September 16th, 2004 7:09:02 AM
Braxton without looking up replies, I have several hundred gold that should cover all costs. I would have donated them to your rebuilding efforts with the orphanage, but if in this manner it will keep further tryanny from affecting those not able to defend themselves then you have my life, my pledge, and all that I own in it's cause."
Then looking up and staring each of the members of this close knit group straight in the eyes for a moment before moving on, to let them get a measure of himself, he announces, "As for a name, I suggest the name of -Hope's Promise- as that is what we are delivering on. The promise that we can all hope for a better future and life. Is it not our goal to provide that for our fellow man??? Let us be known by that name and creedo then."
With that Braxton returns to his perch, but not before looking up and smiling and adding, "That is if you want a cowardly dwarf who is not fit to guard a dung pile!!!"
Freedom (DM MikeK) Thursday September 16th, 2004 9:37:06 AM
The dwarf leader of the Tigers pauses eating long enough to answer Angus. "I don't pick 'em," he replies. "They pick me."
Jonas' face darkens as Angus goes on and on and on, but he says nothing.
The other members of the group discuss a group name and the Woldian League of Adventurers. Int DC 12 to remember there is some kind of WLA outpost on the Barracks Level.
About an hour after Happy leaves, Captain Elvaran enters the room with two guards. She unlocks the cage door. "Follow me, please," she instructs the group.
Elvaran wordlessly leads everyone back into the front room with the double doors. Turning to Florin, she announces, "Officially, you are cleared of any wrongdoing concerning the altercation on the Trash Level. However, you are warned against pursuing any vendettas against the group known as the Anvil Hearts. You are instructed to report any further incidents to the City Guard as soon as possible."
Elvaran steps in a bit closer to the group and drops her voice, "Unofficially, nice job. Those five in the cage back there is all that's left of the Hearts. And we got plenty on that fire we can pin on them. You guys took out a threat to the public safety, but I gotta tell you, the higher ups think you're trouble on the hoof. You might wanna lay low for awhile."
Raising her voice again, she orders the desk sergeant to return the group's gear, and walks off.
The desk sergeant leads everyone to one of the side doors, which he unlocks. "All your equipment is in there," he says. "An' we got a cart out front you can borrow."
That cryptic addition is explained when the group enters the smallish room. In addition to all their arms and wands, our heroes also find the room stocked with:
3 sets half plate armor 1 set half plate armor (small sized) 2 sets full plate armor 10 sets studded leather 3 bucklers 5 large steel shields w/ charging tiger emblem 1 small steel shield 8 short swords 2 long swords 2 flails 1 light mace 1 dagger 2 light crossbows 2 greataxes 1 warhammer 1 rapier 5 tanglefoot bags 1 small wooden chest, unlocked 1 shirt of mail -- silvery colored and very light 5 stoppered flasks 1 scrollcase
Angus Thursday September 16th, 2004 10:21:11 AM
Angus is glad for the promise of freedom. Once outside the cage he bows deeply in their direction of the Anvil Hearts and the Charging Tigers. Angus then waves to them and spins on his heel to follow the group out.
Angus become quite excited when the captain "unofficially" congratulates the group on their efforts with the Anvil hearts "Does this mean you will keep them under lock and key till they are old and grey? I trust you are, so that I can finally get a peaceful nights sleep and so can quite a few orphans."
Angus continues somewhat shyly, which is certainly out of his normal character, "Captain Elvaran, I promised the four guardsmen that rescued Syr and myself a dinner at the GG. If it is not inappropriote I would also like to extend the invitation to yourself as well. Can you and the four guardsmans, I apologize as I did not get their names as the manacles distracted me, pick an evening and I will take all of you out?"
Upon seeing the loot Angus's eyes go wide Angus goes and picks up the flasks and the scroll case and proudly exclaims "This is about all I can carry with out throughing out my back." Angus process to take the flasks and scroll case to the wagon and waits for the others.
Xenia Thursday September 16th, 2004 1:37:26 PM
Xenia decides that she likes the way he smells.
And it's almost too comfy to get up from here. Jail or not! Still, can't stay. Giving Wynn's arm a little squeeze, the half-elven girl rises. Dark leather creaks as she stands and stretches, thin arms reaching for the ceiling.
As they file out, she looks over at the five remaining Hearts, giving their faces a good remember. A 'Thank you, Ma'am. Yes, we will.' sounds like the politic thing to say to the Captain Lady. Especially after she's been so decent.
Then ... there's the stuff! More stuff!!! Woo! Careful to first collect together all of the things that are hers, she starts piling things together for transport back home to the apartments. Ooo, rapier. Ooo, shiny jacket. Why don't they make these in black?
And, as the stuff-aholic rogue carries the spoils out to the cart, she puzzles over the question of a name.
Road of Hope? Circle of Hope? Hope on a Rope? Guardian's of Justice. Sword of Righteous Might? Good Guys to Have In a Fight?
nono, nono, nono, no ...
"Hey, you guys," she calls back, "what do you think of the name, 'The Trouble Finders?'"
Braxton d8=3 d8+1=5 d8+1=7 Thursday September 16th, 2004 4:59:52 PM
Grabbing his pack, Braxton quickly opens it up and says, "Wand". Grabbing his wand, Braxton walks over to Angus and heals him for a total of 12 HP.
OOC - Anyone else???
Then walking over to the small room, Braxton will survey it and AFTER everyone else has grabbed their share, if the following remains, Braxton will take them:
1 chain shirt - silvery and light 1 warhammer
Lang & Sunshine Thursday September 16th, 2004 7:22:15 PM
Lang continues to monitor the area around the apartment. Occasionally he goes down into the apartment and takes Sunshine for a walk in the immediate area of the apartment to stretch thir legs.
Wynn Brightsong Thursday September 16th, 2004 7:42:33 PM
Wynn chuckles at Xenia's suggestion for a group name and rises to follow Captain Elvaran from the cell. He nods his head in acknowledgement of the 'unofficial' praise for the group. The bard collects his gear from the sargeant and helps Xenia and the others load the gear into the cart. He claims nothing but hopes for a share of the returns should any of the items be sold. "We should determine if any of these items are enchanted" he comments to the group, "and then bring them to the catacombs to be identified."
Mkhailvw (aka Braxton) Thursday September 16th, 2004 9:23:12 PM
OOC - who else is in need of healing???
Tionel Thursday September 16th, 2004 11:26:46 PM
As usual, Tionel is the one to say something first. "Umm..I'm sorry, but some of these items aren't ours. I mean, come on guys. Those tiger mercenaries didn't really ave anythng against us...and we aren't thieves. We have enough money and magic of our own."
Braxton Friday September 17th, 2004 1:32:14 AM
Looking glumly over to Tionel, Braxton mumbles.
"Aye, your right. We don't need to stoop to their levels."
As he returns whatever he has grabbed.
Florin Jadenth Friday September 17th, 2004 2:08:54 AM
Florin looks to Tionel and thinks over his comments before speaking up, "I'm not a thief but if the guard is turning over their gear also then I except. In which case they are spoils of victory. It will also teach them to think over the dealings mroe carefully in the future."
Florin looks to Tionel knowing the man has a sense of honor and such but once again speaks to him, "If we would of killed them in a fair fight and took their stuff in your words it would be like stealing yet. The dead at times do have uses for their gear and even if you killed them their stuff still is not yours. In this case I think we earned in and it is spoils of victory, just as they would most likely claim if they won."
Florin also looks to Braxton and smiles to him, "Making the tiger's walk out of here weapon and armorless will make them think their position in this. They also know they have been defeated and as merc's look like they have excepted defeat. Most mercs do not hold grudges since in their line of work it does not pay."
Florin will help carry the stuff out, ending the coversation there and also figures the guard will stop them from taking anything that they shouldn't none the less.
After the wagon is loaded and such Florin turns to the group and smiles meekly, "I will have to cetch up with you all shortly. My rented place is on the merchant level by the wall and I need to check up on my little girl. I'll bring her by if you all like, her teacher and bodyguard may come along to though to let you guys know. I got to get use to this whole dad thing." Inless something else comes up Florin goes to get his kid and bring her to the group appartment for a visit, leaving her teacher and bodyguard inless he insists on coming.
Braxton Friday September 17th, 2004 7:37:25 AM
Running as fast as his stubby little legs will let him move, Braxton hauls out after Florin like a dwarf who has just come in from a month in the desert with no liquid searching for a tankard of Mudhavien Mud Water (that strongest of strongest dwarven spirits).
"FLORIN!!!!!! WAIT!!!!! ANGUS IS GOING TO EAT ME!!!!!!"
Hopefully that causes Florin to stop in puzzlement and allow Braxton the opportunity to catch up with Florin, so he does not have to keel over from heart failure from the stress of running after his newfound friend.
That accomplished (or Braxton suffering a coronary - whichever comes first) Braxton will accompany Florin and ask about the Hearts, the Tigers, the Orphans, his Daughter, the city, etc.,
When Braxton gets to Florin's place he will ask for a moment of Florin's time in a private and secure location.
OOC - Does Florin grant Braxton's request???
Hey Lang, look what we found (DM MikeK) Friday September 17th, 2004 9:58:45 AM
Despite the protests of their druid, our heroes carry out everything they find in the room, and load up the cart.
The desk sergeant says nothing as he watches them make their trips.
While carrying the gear, everyone notices some of the stuff is in better condition than the others. But it will take a more detailed inspection [and some Appraise checks] to seperate the wheat from the chaff.
Braxton catches up to the party. Once Florin figures out he's on the Barracks Level, the group works its way back down to the apartments.
Lang's vigil at the apartments is broken by the barking of Sunshine, signalling someone approaching the door. He investigates and discovers not only have his comrades returned, but they've got a whole wagonload of stuff!
Angus d20+12=18 d20+12=25 d20+12=31 d20+12=22 d20+12=28 Friday September 17th, 2004 10:46:37 AM
Angus comments to Tionel after the last of the loot is piled on the wagon "Spoils of war. The charging tigers were paid to kill us. I do not want to rearm men that took money to kill us. They were not down in the courtyard to have tea. Look at the damage Florin and Braxton took. You can give the charging tigers your share of the spoils if you like, but not mine."
Once inside the apartments, Angus will cast detect magics on everything and relate the results to the group. If possible he will attempt to determine the source of magic involved (transmutation, enchantment, etc).
Spellcraft rolls: 18, 25, 31, 22, 28 as needed.
Angus will hand the flaks to Xenia and give encouragment "Do our best! Xenia what is in the box we got?"
Angus will go over to Lang "Where did you go? You missed half of the fun. Hey wait, how come you did not come and visit us or try to bail us out...."Angus adds with a wink.
Xenia d20+2=20 d20+2=19 Friday September 17th, 2004 11:17:59 AM
Not often up on this level -for obvious reasons- the girl rogue kind of oh-yeah-right's when Florin identifies they're location as Barracks Level.
"Hey, isn't there a Woldian League of Adventurer's outpost up on this level? Yeah, I think I heard of that. I'm going to come back up here later and find out what they're all about."
When they return to the apartments, all of the stuff goes down on the floor, laid out in neat rows for inspection. And, of course, an aura check.
Methodical, methodical, the rogue goes over each piece, marking the quality on the item with a piece of chalk. "Gotta get me a magnifying glass," she mutters.
"Hey, Angus, anybody, can you magic this stuff to see if it has any auras? Then I can mark it with what it might be. Oh, oh, and those potions. Gimme a look see. I'll check 'n see if they match anything in my Potion Book."
[[ ROLLS ]] INT 20 (To remember there's a WLA station here, with Knowledge Local would be 21) Appraise 21 (oop, Xenia is actually at Appraise +4) [[ EndROLLS ]]
Tionel d20+9=29 Friday September 17th, 2004 3:07:53 PM
Tionel sighs. The guys are giving all the logical and lawful reasons for keeping the treasure...spoils of war, it was us or them, and besides, those tiger guys are probably not nice people anyways. All of it makes sense to the elf. But he's never really followed all the rules, only done what he thinks is right. "And if you only follow the rules when they're good for you, what does that say...?" He blinks, realizing he said that out loud. "Okay guys, how about this. All the loot that is obviously the Tigers, can I have as my share? I mean, I don't care about getting any money out of this. I'll give it back to them. I think I want to talk to them about this anyways." Tionel goes over to the guardsman. A little chitchat later, Tionel asks them for a favor, to ask the Tigers to meet Tionel at the Giggling Ghost two days from then, if they have gotten out. He'll return what he can of their items to them there, and also give them a free round of drinks to show no hard feelings. He also offers the guardsman a round of free drinks at the giggling ghost later on that day, after they're done with their shift, to show no hard feelings. Slyly, he adds that if they want to invite their pretty captain, he's sure that one of his companions would buy another round of drinks for them... (Diplomacy 29 on the Guards...woo!)
Braxton Friday September 17th, 2004 7:18:31 PM
Braxton will pull aside Angus and Florin (those that he feels the most kinship with) and open his haversack, "Gold".
Reaching in he will pull out his pouch and hand to Florin and Angus, 350 GP. Here is my contribution to your oprhans rebuilding fund. Let that also be my fee into your band."
Nothing short of a -wish- will get Braxton to reconsider, and trying will only offend him
Wynn Brightsong Friday September 17th, 2004 8:29:43 PM
Wynn helps lay out the assorted weapons and armor and stands back while those more talented appraise the individual items. When Tionel again suggests returning items to the 'tigers' Wynn is at first dumbfounded. "Give it back...are you serious?" he asks Tionel. "I don't think this is a decision for only one to take my friend. If we are to return these items it should be with the blessing of the group. If only you are disadvantaged by the decision, you may be unable to properly assist us when we most need it. I will share in the decision and its consequences if you are determined to follow through."
Wynn turns to Florin and the others. "I suggest that Tionel meet with the remaining tigers and offer to return their equipment in exchange for a debt of honor...perhaps to be the defenders of the orphanage from here on?"
Lang & Sunshine Friday September 17th, 2004 9:30:37 PM
Lang and Sunshine are glad to see everyone safe and relatively unscathed from the encounter with Jonas and his band as they enter the apartment. His eyes open in wonder as the cart full of booty is unloaded and organized in the common room. He gives Braxton the once over, but as know one seems concerned about his presence, keeps quiet.
As everyone looks over the stuff and discusses what to do with it, he will tell everyone about how he got left alone in courtyard with the two remaining tigers.
"I did not want to kill the 2 unarmed men as they had surrendered to me. I had know way of restraining them safely so I kept guard of them awaiting your return. When you did not return, I moved towards the north archway and hid and waited. The 2 Tigers appeared to be able to save 1 or 2 of their comrades, but were then apprehended by the guard. I figured you had also been taken into custody so Sunshine and I high-tailed it back to here and in the morning I went to see Happy and he told me to lay low and wait for your return. Which I have been doing all morning."
"What happened to you guys in the pokey?"
"Angus, bail you guys out? No way, I was enjoying the peace and quiet", Lang will say with a chuckle."
Lang on the Treasure Friday September 17th, 2004 9:53:08 PM
"Tionel, these guys are trained professionals. They knew what they were getting into when they signed the contract with Jonas to attack our group. We in the courtyard were overwhelmed and if it wasn't for your magic we probably would not have survived, and they knew that."
"The dwarf specifically called off one of the tigers that was going to engage with me to attack you. This left me alone to plugged him with a few arrows so that he could not reach you. Then as your creatures attacked I was able to put a few holes into another tiger and then the dwarf himself. Florin more than once tried to keep the battle from escalating, but the tigers would hear none of it. They wanted us dead."
"I do not know how the rest of the group did, but from the looks of all of you it was not easy."
"On the other hand, they were hired help and not a core part of Jonas's group. If they want their stuff back then they should have to pay. After we have determined what it is all worth maybe they can make a "donation" to the orphanage at say 50 to 75 percent of its worth."
Realizing he has been too serious for too long, Lang will glance at Florin and with a grin say, "Plus I do not think that Florin wants to let those 2 tigers get their flails back too easily."
"Now as for Jonas' bands stuff let's dig in!", Lang says with an even bigger grin. "Just by them not having it will keep the streets of the Floating City safer. And I am sure it will p*** Jonas off to know we are using his gear!"
Florin Jadenth Saturday September 18th, 2004 12:02:41 AM
Florin excepts the money from Braxton and nods, "I will make sure the orphange gets this money on my word my friend. In fact if you don't mind it waiting just abit I and the group can surely show you the new orphange."
Florin comes back with Jella, he has also called and saddled up Ajax so that the horse can have the gear when he is needed again.
At the apartment he meets up with the rest of the group and smiles at Lang's comment, "Yes, those flails were a major problem for me. Hence the call for surrender sort of. I was hoping to get them to back off enough that I might get my feet back under me."
Florin picks up Jella and smiles as he brushes her brown hair back, "Everyone, this is Jella. Jella, these are my friends and companions." Florin smiles and whispers in Jella's ear not to be shy. Florin also looks up and smiles, "Mort decided to stay at my house and enjoy his break. I doubt we will have any trouble for alittle bit so I figured Jella could come with us for now." Florin grins now as he thinks and nods his head towards Tionel, "Hey Jella, see him? Thats Tionel and he has some neat friends I bet you would like to see. Maybe he'll show them to you later. An Wynn there is a good singer so he might sing a song later also."
(OOC:To help people out, Jella is 5 years old, brown hair and blue eyes. Slender since she was a orphan.)
Braxton Sunday September 19th, 2004 3:17:11 AM
Kneeling to the ground, Braxton calls to the child and when she comes over he holds out a small handful of marbles. It is obvious from the instant look of compassion and kindness that he has a very soft spot in his otherwise hardened heart for children.
Syr Monday September 20th, 2004 7:41:10 AM
Syr fills Lang in on the events in the jail with a particular emphasis on the scrawny sorceror taunting the Hearts.
Assuming he gets a chance Syr finds a moment with Tionel alone, "Tionel, everyone here knows that you are probably not the most combat oriented person here," he says with an easy smile. "It's easy to sit back and make noble proclamations like giving the weapons back when you are not the person jeopardized but you may want to reconsider?" Looking over at Lang and Wynn, "I mean, one of these pieces of armor could end up saving someone's life with it's protective values. Basically, you are telling Florin and the others that your honor is more important than their life... that's a bit harsh isn't it?"
"As for me, I'm not able to summon animals to fight for me." He shakes his head slowly, "I have to stand tall beside the others and do my own fighting." He puffs out his chest a bit, "I just want the others that stand beside me to be at their best. If that means using Tiger equipment, so be it."
"For the most part, I'm with you. I have little to no use for the tiger's equipment, my hands have always been good enough but that doesn't prevent me from taking the longer view as to what is best for the group." With a sigh he gazes at his fellow elf, "I dunno necessarily what's right or wrong, I just know that my friends come before my honor."
He stays a moment to contmeplate what he said and look for a reaction in Tionel.
Lets see what we got here (DM MikeK) Monday September 20th, 2004 10:08:27 AM
Back at the apartments, Angus and Xenia spread out the equipment and attempt to figure out what is what. The sorcerer casts Detect Magic. The rogue checks for item quality and potion identification.
[Angus and Xenia -- make a Will save] [I applied the spellcraft checks to the potions. Feel free to make more checks on the other items]
When the two are done, the list now looks like this:
3 sets half plate armor 1 set MW half plate armor (small sized) - 2 sets full plate armor 6 sets studded leather 4 sets MW studded leather 3 MW bucklers 5 large steel shields w/ charging tiger emblem 1 small steel shield 6 short swords 2 MW short swords 2 MW long swords 2 MW flails 1 MW light mace 1 dagger 1 MW light crossbow 1 light crossbow * 2 MW greataxes 1 warhammer * 1 rapier * 5 tanglefoot bags 1 small wooden chest, unlocked -- 5605 gp, diamond (1700gp), 2 emeralds (750 gp each), 1 ring * 1 mithril shirt * 5 stoppered flasks: ....Blue Stopper *(unknown)-- clear blue liquid, taste and odor of almond, warm feeling throughout body. ....Green Stopper *(faint transmutation)-- opaque blue liquid, odor like smelling salts, taste of carbonated water, taste induces brief tingling sensation in extremities. ....Purple Stopper *(moderate necromancy)-- empty ....Yellow Stopper *(faint divination)- cloudy yellow liquid, no odor, taste of peanuts, taste induces instant of extremely clear vision. ....White Stopper *(moderate transmuation)- cloudy white liquid, no odor or taste, taste induces brief sensation that extremities are transparent. 1 scrollcase -- 1 scroll *
[MW -- masterwork, * - magical]
The only guardsman Tionel can find is the desk sergeant. At the mention of free drinks, the gruff man becomes very friendly. He agrees to pass on Tionel's message, and will be more than happy to show up at the bar himself in a couple days. He'll ask the Captain, but warns the druid that "she's a cold one."
Florin introduces the group to his new daughter, the five year old Jella. Syr and Tionel easily recognize the child from their days at the orphanage.
The debate about returning the equipment of the Tigers continues...
Braxton Monday September 20th, 2004 10:57:22 AM
Braxton is very interested in the warhammer
Xenia d20+3=4 Monday September 20th, 2004 3:28:47 PM
"Hokay," Three half-plate not magic, One masterwork half-plate small not magic, Two full-plate not magic ... "
"Hi, cupcake," the rogue turns her thoughts on a dime, "you're a cutester, aren't you now?" Xenia kneels in front of Jella. "You want a cuppa coco? We got some if you want. Anybody else want something?"
"Whoa! What was that?" (Will Save 4 vs ??? [bet it's the potions])
Wynn Brightsong Monday September 20th, 2004 8:10:40 PM
Wynn watches Xenia assess the weapons and other treasure laid out before them. The bard picks up the ring and places it on his finger after first taking off his own ring. He tries to determine if he feels or looks different. Wynn jumps up in the air, tries to climb the door frame and then does his best to make friends with Sunshine. "Hey! Xenia! Can you see me? Is this ring of invisibility working?" he jests.
Florin Jadenth Monday September 20th, 2004 10:35:40 PM
Florin smiles as he watches Jella greet the dwarf Braxton alittle shyly and she does take the marbles, looking at them before giving Braxton a big grin.
When Xenia greets Jella, Jella smiles and looks to her. She looks to Florin for a moment before speaking shyly, "yes please."
Florin looks even happier when Jella speaks so politely and walks over to gently brush her hair, "Mort's been teaching you well it looks like Jella. You should ask Tionel if he'll show you his friends still while me and the rest of my friend look over this stuff."
Florin looks to Tionel and whispers, "Jella shouldn't be around all these weapons and such at the age of 5. Please show her your animal friends Tionel."
Florin looks to the others and coughs before speaking up, "Xenia, I know you were looking at it but may I look at the rapier? it is a light weapon though and if you would prefer it then I will gladly let you have it." Florin smiles abit and thinks over everything before nodding, "I will need to speak to someone later that may beable to take care of payments on my rented house while I'm gone. I can offer to pay them back when we return. This is only if we leave the city for any needs."
(OOC:MikeK, is there anyone Florin could talk to to possible put a extra month payment on his house with some of his money share and also set up a payment plan so his house will be taken care of while Florin is away from the Floating City? Thanks)
Angus d20+12=17 d20+12=25 d20+12=22 d20+12=29 d20+12=31 d20+4=5 Monday September 20th, 2004 11:31:36 PM
Angus picks up each of the magic items (non-potions) and attempts to get a determination of the source of magic involved.
Will save 7 (s/b +6 for a 7; natural 1 like Xenia!).
Lang & Sunshine Monday September 20th, 2004 11:37:00 PM
Lang will watch as Xenia and Angus peruse the pile of loot. Lang is not being able to appraise or determine magic. Lang will however check the shortswords and test them a little bit and compare them to his own. Lang will also look at the Mithril shirt and compare it to his own.
After Florin introduces Jella to the group, he and Sunshine will intoduce themselves. Lang will Sunshine lie down quietly and let Jella pet him if Jella wants to.
Angus (cont) d20+12=29 Monday September 20th, 2004 11:39:50 PM
Angus will also look at the scroll to determine if it is arcane or divine and its source of magic.
scroll 29
Syr Tuesday September 21st, 2004 1:49:28 AM
Syr gives Jella a big hug lifting her off her feet for a moment, "How ya doing kiddo?" Kneeling down, he smiles and waits for her response.
Interjecting in Florin's conversation, "Why not look Gordo up and see if he can handle the payment arrangement. That way he can also check up on her if you aren't there."
He then proceeds to join the others by the loot.
Braxton Tuesday September 21st, 2004 4:16:51 AM
Turning to Florin and throwing him some coins (20 GP), he says,
"This should cover your house payments and keep this little one," Braxton beams down at her before continuing, "safe from harm and warm at night."
"Florin before you say otherwise, consider it payment for reminding me that not all is dead in this world. That there is still good in the hearts of some. For that, I would pledge my life to you. Truly it is Domi's will that has brought me to you and your friends."
Tionel Tuesday September 21st, 2004 4:31:50 AM
The thin druid frowns and is about to respond, but falls silent when he's asked to look after the girl. He nods and takes the little one aside to the garden, calling an occasional animal friend and letting the girl explore the area with a few of her new friends. While she plays peekaboo with a squirrel, he ponders over the words of his friend and debates them internally. Hmmm. My first response is...angry, because he implies that I hide behind my animals I summon. Even though I am quite good with a sword... Tionel thinks back, how he fought. Okay...not that great, but okay. He ponders it more. No, I am a bad fighter... That much is clear. But the second part, about putting my own honor above that of the group's... Ah. Later on, he returns over to his elven friend and guides him over to a bar for a chat. "Syr..here, have a drink." He pours him a glass of wine. "Now...i thought over what you said. I think your main point was...well...that I shouldn't hold my personal values over that of the group's. That I should take consideration of the group before my own...well, I disagree, moderately. I mean to say, I agree, that I shouldn't do something if it harms others in a group, but I disagree..my values do come before that of a group. "Look at the anvil hearts or other groups. People who join them join for companionship, friendship, and aid. And conflicts come, so they deal with them, and mull over feelings, but stay within the group. They bow over to the decisions of Jonas or their power ups. How do they justify themselves? Because of loyalty to the group. No, not that...because of friendship, even. ... "I suppose what I'm saying is that I always do what I think is right...no matter what group I'm part of. I mean, will I put my ideals ahead of the group? Only so much as that group's ideals agree with mine. I mean, if you guys want me to quit hanging around you, I would. I'm happy just singing and...well, being a regular sort of guy. I'm with you because I believe in the spirit of adventuring, in doing good deeds, in helping orphans, in rescuing people. I don't care about money, or goods, or anything like that. I really don't. In fact, I think I"ll give all the money in my share to the orphans. I've been meaning to give this necklace to Xenia, in thanks of her being a friend...but well, since she's going with that other guy, I decided it's best not to throw any cogs into those gears." Tionel displays a fine golden necklace with a big emerald fashioned into the center... (1000 or so gp value). Tionel sits back and empties his beer. "I think it hits upon the most ridiculous part of adventuring I've seen. You know how much money I've made? Like a years worth of storytelling and bar-hopping. It's been a great exciting time. But what am I going to do with the money? Buy a sharper sword, or stronger armor? So I can get more money, to buy sharper swords and better armor? Where does it end? When I'm wearing the strongest armor and wielding the sharpest sword?" Tionel laughs. "Or maybe I should buy the fanciest clothes and land, and be a rich slob who lords it over regular people. Or maybe... I dunno. I can't see myself doing any of that. Where do you picture yourself in fifty years, Syr? I see myself still living like I did before I hanged around you guys...in some bar, telling tales and singing to some people. Surrounded by friends, and filled with adventures. But money? I don't care about that... I'd give all the money and all the items we got from this whole escapade if I could make it so the anvil hearts or those tiger mercenaries became our friends. Wouldn't you? Which is more important, friends, or equipment? "
Down Time (DM MikeK) Tuesday September 21st, 2004 9:07:43 AM
Wynn puts on the ring and, in the span of a few moments, eliminates quite a few possibilities. There is no visible (or invisible) effect of his climbing, jumping, or friend making attempts.
The scroll is arcane. [As the spell written on the scroll isn't active, it has no definitive aura]
Florin introduces Jella to the group, gazing upon her like a devoted father. [You know who Florin knows, pick somebody.]
Jella smiles in recognition of Syr, and answers his hug with a peck on the cheek. With a mischievous grin, she pulls on the elf's ear (continuing a year long inside joke). Then she jumps down and scrambles away to the garden with Tionel, laughing merrily.
The group continues discussing item identification and distribution. Tionel pulls Syr aside for some contemplation on the "What it all Means" question.
Xenia Tuesday September 21st, 2004 10:35:04 AM
Xenia smiles as Florin's little Jella runs off to the garden. Then she coughs a couple of times, and blinks her eyes. "Uh, oh-hum, that was weird," the girl rogue mutters.
She turns her head as Florin asks politely about the rapier. "Sure, take a look at it, Florin, but you might wait till all this stuff's been identified before you decide what you really want. I mean, it looks like it cuts pretty well. And, well, cutting things is kinda ok, I guess. I'm not sure if being better at cutting things is where I want to go."
"But ... well ... I mean, if I can suggest ... I mean, in all that armor ... and the thin blade and all ... well, you look kind of ... well, off you know?"
Xenia pulls a thin sheaf of notes from her haversack and begins going over the potions. She picks up one with a blue stopper. "This ... smell of almonds. This has gotta be a Cure potion. What's the aura on this, Angus? That'll probably tell us the strength.
Putting that one aside, she picks up the yellow stoppered vial. "Now this looks kind of like Levitate. But it doesn't feel right. The effect feels wrong. I think we'd better get this one identified." She frowns at the rest. "These others too. I don't have any of these in my book."
"I say we bring all this magic stuff to the Catacombs to get it identified except this one Cure potion. What do you think?"
Backing slowly around the perimeter of their array of 'Stuff', the half-elven girl bumps Wynn with her hip. "Oh! What's that? There's something here." The dark rogue pats the bard's chest and begins feeling up over his arms. "Whatever it is, it feels good." Her hands reach Wynn's face, and she cups it, reaching up on tip-toes to place a kiss on his cheek. "You goof," she whispers. "I like you very much, you know."
Then Xenia slides off to the kitchen to cook up some hot choco for Jella and the crew.
Florin Jadenth Tuesday September 21st, 2004 6:58:25 PM
Florin nods at Xenia's comment on the rapier and his armor but does take it a moment and takes a couple test swings with it. He sighs as his remembers all the training in his noble family with rapiers and chuckles, "I would have to agree Xenia, it just brings back memories. Being a noble or noble born I was trained in the use of one of these. They are classfied as one of the noble weapons."
Florin shrugs and places the rapier back by Xenia before she leaves to make the hot coco, "Of course those are all memories from a past that should be forgotten. I am a noble no longer except to those who still label me as one due to my birth. That is why I like this group so much, none of you treat me like a noble, but then again Tionel acts more like a noble then myself. My father would of been more proud of a man like him then me."
Florin thinks abit and smiles, "If you do not mind I would like to go with you to the catacombs also. Once the treasure is taken care of I was hoping to get my share and deal with a small matter." Florin now unbuckles his helmet having forgotten about it and brushes his hair back and tightens his pony tail so it's presentable again, he thinks carefully before speaking, "All the talks of honor, virtue and such has gotten me to thinking of our groups name. I was thinking of the name Winds of Virtue or maybe Shields of Virtue. I would like to decide on this before we move any farther, to make our pressence in this city known."
Florin smiles as he looks to Syr, "Have to let me in on the joke sometime if you two can share it anyway friend." Florin knows that the joke might be something personal for the two and somethings should stay that way. Florin also looks to Braxton and chuckles at the offer of the money, "My friend I hate to say it but that won't even put a dent in my apartment rental. Think several hundred but not in the thousands or that far up."
Florin nods at Syr's comment and smiles, "Thats a good idea Syr, I will go see Gordo later and we also can introduce Braxton to him. Sounds like a nice chance for Jella to see her friends also. Infact we all can go see Gordo and the orphange to see how it is going for a friend and comrade."
Wynn Brightsong Tuesday September 21st, 2004 7:11:08 PM
Wynn gives Xenia a big grin as she plays along with his antics. Her kiss surprises him and he blushes slightly as she heads for teh kitchen. "I'll go to the catacombs with whoever wishes to join me" the bard announces. "Who holds our purse, for it will cost a pretty sum to have all this identified."
Lang & Sunshine Tuesday September 21st, 2004 9:19:33 PM
Lang sits back and relaxes as everyone enjoys the downtime. His ears perk up when Xenia and Wynn talk about going to the catacombs.
Angus Tuesday September 21st, 2004 9:25:46 PM
Angus checks back through his notes and answers Xenia, "I was not able to determine anything about the potion with the blue stopper. It is outside of my abilities at this time."
Angus has no current need at the catacombs, so he remains silent when people ask if they want to go there.
Xenia Tuesday September 21st, 2004 9:50:48 PM
"'Winds of Virtue' is a nice name, Florin. But what does it mean?" Xenia calls from the kitchen.
"I mean, do we have to be virtuous?"
Silence from the kitchen for a bit, save for the clatter of pots and containers.
Finally, "I dunno. I was kind of hoping for something more ... more homey. Maybe 'The Shining Light' or 'The Harboring Home'. Maybe 'Sheltering Hands'. Or, 'Hope' was good. 'Hope of Tomorrow'.
Silence again.
"Girl's names, huh?" Xenia brings out a tray with a pot of hot choco and a lot of mugs.
"I still like the name 'The Trouble-finders," she mutters.
Wynn Brightsong [Supplemental] Tuesday September 21st, 2004 11:32:25 PM
Before Wynn leaves for the catacombs he casts Read Magic and examines the scroll to determine it's contents.
Florin Jadenth Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 12:33:34 AM
Florin smiles at the questions from Xenia and nods abit, "No, our virtue is what we all have in common in the sense of we want justice done, we seek to help the city, help the orphans and anyone else that needs it so far. I pick winds also because the wind can be a unstoppable force, it can bring cities to the ground, level mountains. Also wind does good things as in we breath air, the wind stirs the sails of ships and allows them to travel, birds need it to fly. As a team we can be a unstoppable force and we in our own virtue's seek to bring help and justice to those in the city."
Florin smiles and looks to the group, "I'm not discounting Xenia's ideas and the group must decide as a whole on what we should call ourselves. I know I'm suppose to be the leader but I do not want to be the soul person to decide our group name and do not expect all of you to follow along with anything I say." Florin looks back to Xenia and smiles, "I like the name Trouble Finders also but I think the name should be more subtle, we aren't really seeking or wanting to find trouble but do whats right. I'm not meaning to nay say what you think either though Xenia, it is a good name."
Florin steps back, taking two cups of hot coco and takes the second one outside to Jella to let the group talk, kneeling down by her and holding it out, "Here you go Jella. Xenia made it for you so you should tell her thank you after while. I'm going to see if the group wants to go out and eat soon and you can come with us. I bet Happy will love to have you their again and just think, you'll get to see Daphne again." Florin kisses Jella's cheek and hugs her gently considering he is wearing his heavy armor, "Guess I need to change out of my armor also huh? something more presentable in the pressence of my little princess." Florin can't help but glance behind him to see if anyone might be laughing from the door way since this is new for Florin.
Braxton Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 3:56:19 AM
Braxton looks up and says,
"how about the name of....
"Virtue's Troubled Hope"
Syr Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 7:05:09 AM
The listens quietly to Tionel and is silent for some time after the elf ends, "Fifty years is a long time for me, I hope that I'm still your friend in that time. To be truthful, I have never really thought too much about the future."
Sipping his wine he sits with the elf, "Tionel, you have some very good points about the group and such but let me take a different approach and maybe you'll reconsider?"
His voice becomes quiet and subdued, "Do you remember what happened the last time we looked with compassion on someone? It wasn't that long ago... that someone was Specialty Johnson. You see the agony that decision has brought Florin and the rest of us. Did we know then that letting her live would have such dire consequences? No, obviously not. Now we've crossed swords with the Tigers and yet you still want to rearm them? I really think such a decision shouldn't be chanced. Basically, you propose putting the claws back on the tiger and feeding it. There is no guarantee that it will be tamed." Syr gets up to leave and waits a moment for the bard to join him.
Coming back into the house he hears Wynn's comment, "Not sure that I hold the purse strings but I can get the money for identifying, why don't you bring that small chest with you." He proceeds to their stash behind the secret door and fills up the chest with enough coin to cover the costs.
Time to go Shopping (DM MikeK) Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 9:07:01 AM
Xenia and Wynn continue to explore the effects of the ring, as well as their growing relationship. Both decide to visit the Catacombs, but not before the bard casts a Read Magic spell on the scroll. He determines it carries the writings for the arcane spell, Web.
Lang decides he might have to join them. [All equipment and supplies must be purchased through the Catacombs site]
Syr procures some gold from the group's hidey hole, and offers it to Wynn to cover identification costs.
Jella looks up at Florin, and announces seriously "He's (meaning Syr) got funny ears". She flashes the paladin a smile, takes the coco, and bobs her head up and down when he mentions the inappropriateness of his armor.
Several conversations are ongoing. Florin, Braxton, and Xenia banter about group names. Syr and Tionel continue their more serious discussions.
Xenia Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 10:27:40 AM
"I dunno, Florin," the rogue frowns. It's just so hard to put her finger on.
"It's hard to put my finger on, but ... but ... I dunno. I just don't think it would be a good idea to have a name that ... that's not ... well ... us. Do you know what I mean? I mean, a name might sound nice, and be full of all kinds of good things, but I think I'd feel weird if it didn't fit us."
The girl rogue's face falls into lines of apology. "Virtue is good, you know. But, it kinda sounds, well, like Angels and such. And, you know, I'm not sure that justice is that simple. And I'm not sure that helping everyone is what I want to do."
"'Winds' is good, though," she continues in a somewhat sheepish voice. "I like 'Winds.' How about 'Winds of Change?'"
"Hey! You guys!" The flame headed girl chucks a pillow in the general direction of the Tionel and Syr. "You're the senior members here. How about some input on this name thing?"
Then Xenia binds her hair back, and gets ready to head off to The Catacombs.
Tionel Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 8:10:30 PM
Tionel nods at Syr's reply as he stands up. "I know, doing good deeds doesn't guarantee kindness in the future. But really, we don't want to be as bad as their group, do we? I think it all comes down to forgiveness. I've never really been into this whole justice thing...even for the deaths of others. I mean, who are we to meet out justice? We kill, just as they do. The only difference is, we should kill for the right reasons, and offer mercy when we can. Let's face it...there really is no justice in this world, only laws and strife. So just do what you think is right." Tionel goes silently along with his elven friend, and after a bit remarks, "You know, it's just so difficult to say what I mean." Coming upon the others, he remarks, "Senior members?" He huffs up, jokingly, "I'll have you know young lady, I'm only eighty-seven this fall. That's young for an elf." On suggestions for a name, Tionel ponders. "Names are always difficult for me. Virtue, Hope, Home, Happiness, Trouble, Shields..." he falls silent, sitting back. "I think we all want a name we can be proud of. Something strong, steady, protective, and yet looking forward, positive. Hmm. Pioneering Protectors...nah. Stalwart Ruffians. I kinda like that... Hmm. Hope's Burden. Hehe. Hope's Bearers? Hope's Beard. Heralds of Hope. I like that..hm. Virtue's Brother Trouble. Heh..." Tionel ponders a bit more silently.
Florin Jadenth Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 9:12:03 PM
Florin looks to Xenia and nods, "I understand your reasoning Xenia. I just have a few plans and need to know what we think the group name should be is all."
On any questions of Florin's plans he waves off the questions, "We need the name first."
Florin perks up on Tionel's last suggestions, "Herald's of Hope. I like that one Tionel, it is something we all can lean towards since hope is something we all seek in our own way and in doing so we also still bring hope to others considering we are always looking to do the right thing."
Florin grins at Xenia's comment and winks, "Angel's and godly deeds are in us all as are the reverse. We all have the potential to be either good or evil....even I have that chance as a paladin, I can only walk the line a put before me and hope that it is the right one. I ask Domi to guide me but that doesn't always mean that he points my path for me. I agree that hope is simpler, something like a full circle since it offers elements needed for everyday life."
Florin nods once more and looks to Tionel, "Herald's of Hope has my vote. I could only be what I am now and adopt and take care of Jella with the simple thing of hope. Hope that I can make the Wold a better place for her and hope that she will grow up in a place where people like the anvil heart do not hurt innocent people. Over all I am a paladin of Domi in hopes to make the Wold just a better place for my friends, all of them. I'm sure each of us are what we are do to hoping that it will change something around us, make something better or help someone, etc."
Florin shrugs now feeling like he spoke to much and looks to Tionel, "Since I still have my pack with me may I change in your room to get out of this armor. After Xenia, Wynn, I and whoever returns from the catacombs I think we should go out and celebrate all this and the groups new found name, once it is fully decided."
Wynn Brightsong Wednesday September 22nd, 2004 11:00:57 PM
"Heralds of Hope?" Wynn questions. "It sounds like a choir. I was hoping for a tougher sounding name than that. Something like the 'Black Talons' or 'Elenna's Shield' or 'Domi's Hammer' or ...or I don't know!"
Wynn takes the coins from Syr and heads out to the Catacombs with Xenia and Florin in tow.
Lang Thursday September 23rd, 2004 12:32:23 AM
Lang will head off to the Catacombs with the members of the group that are going there. He ponders on the names for the group that have been thrown out, but none of them stick out to him. And at this point, he cannot think of anything better.
Angus Thursday September 23rd, 2004 12:36:09 AM
Angus relaxes on the couch, drinking the hot chocolate, contemplating the names for the group.
Syr Thursday September 23rd, 2004 7:41:19 AM
The elf dodges the pillow with ease, "Tionel has funny ears too, see?" He points at the bard next to him. "Being the old geezer at the ripe age of 98, I've been through this before. Not sure you want my opinion. 'Back in the day' I favored 'Orphans R Us' Methinks that really doesn't apply now." He grins before throwing the pillow back.
Calling out to the dwarf, "Hey Braxton, how old are ya by the way?"
He addresses the group, "Personally, I like Wynn's line of thought with something a bit tougher. I mean everyone looks up to the 'Gold Dragons' and knows who they are... I just don't see the Hearlds of Hope commanding as much respect from nobility during a first impression. Why mess with a proven formula? Take a color such as crimson or blue and pair it with an animal or object such as a shield or a tiger? Now that would be ironic, don't we have a few tiger emblazoned shields right now? I rather like the justice in that."
Down Time (DM MikeK) Thursday September 23rd, 2004 8:40:38 AM
The group continues to discuss names while waiting for a response from the Catacombs.
Florin go upstairs to change out of his metallic outfit. Upon his exit, Jella decides she is going to be shy now, and climbs up into Syr's lap, burying her face into his chest. She stays there for a few minutes, listening quietly. Her small hand reaches up, as she half-consciously traces the outline of the elf's left ear.
Xenia Thursday September 23rd, 2004 11:14:32 AM
Xenia grins at the threshold of the doorway.
"Ok, you guys want a tough man's name." She bumps Wynn with her hip. "How about the Crimson Kitties?" And the dark half-elf giggles.
"Ok, ok, ok ... " Her cheek dimples and her dark lips pulls to one side in thought.
"Alright. Simple. Pretty neutral. Tough sounding. How about, "The Silver Guard. Or the Sterling Guard. Or the Crimson Guard. Or the Azure Guard. Or, maybe Guardians instead of Guard?"
"Oh! Let's go. This is hurting my head."
Florin Jadenth Thursday September 23rd, 2004 2:27:33 PM
Florin looks to the group, stopping just behind Xenia at the doorway and speaks up, "I will make it easy and follow Syr's suggestion on a name for the group and hope everyone is okay with that." Florin looks to the others once more before heading out to the catacombs, "Crimson Tigers. It sounds strong enough and also should have the degree that Syr wants. It matches part of one of Xenia's names and Syr's names up."
Wynn Brightsong Thursday September 23rd, 2004 6:56:50 PM
Wynn returns from the catacombs and presents the bill for the identification of the items and teh remaining gold coins back to Syr.
"I suppose we should decide if anyone wants to claim amny of the items before selling whatever is left at the catacombs."
*** BILL OF SALE ***
IDENTIFICATION
Mithral shirt +2 (5250 gp - 4725 gp) Warhammer +1 (2312 gp - 2080.8 gp) Rapier +1 (2320 gp - 2088 gp) Lt crossbow +1 (2335 gp - 2101.5 gp) Ring of Protection +1 (2000 gp - 1800 gp) Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (Blue Stopper) (300 gp - 270 gp) Potion of Bulls Stength (Green Stopper) (300 gp - 270 gp) Potion of See Invisibility (Yellow Stopper) (300 gp - 270 gp) Potion of Gaseous Form (White Stopper) (750 gp - 675 gp)
Total Cost of Identification: 990 gp
Lang Thursday September 23rd, 2004 8:54:55 PM
Lang looks over the list of magic items. I have interest in the magical Mithril Shirt. I have a non-magical Mithril Shirt that I would trade-in to offset some of the cost. If someone else has better need of the magical Mithril Shirt then I my interest would lie in the magic ring.
All-in-all not a bad haul as we are able to put almost 3200 gp's into the fund and almost 3600 into each pocket.
Angus Thursday September 23rd, 2004 9:10:31 PM
"Crimson Tigers sounds a little to close to Tiger Shields. Perhaps we should research the Tiger Shields and any other group with the name Tiger to make sure we do not step on anyone's toes."
"As for the treasure, I have some interest in the ring, but it would probably better suit someone on the front lines."
Braxton Friday September 24th, 2004 12:51:43 AM
"I am 62 years young, my friend."
"As for a name, I have given my suggestions. As I am new here, I will acquiense to the wisdom of those here who have earned the right to this fraternity of comrades."
"As to items of interest, all that I am interested in is as follows:
The mithral shirt, I also have a plane one that I would trade in to offset the costs.
The warhammer is identical to one I currently use, but it would be nice to have a spare back here in the city should something happen to the one that I currently wield.
The ring matches one that I already wear, but one can never be to well protected now can he.
I leave it to you all how to divy up the spoils of your victory. If I merit a share, I once again leave it up to you. Any monies that you feel I have earned, donate 80% to the orphanage fund of yours and place the remaining shares in the groups funds."
With that Braxton nods at Angus and Florin and goes and finds some place to rest and sleep off the rest of his weariness.
Syr Friday September 24th, 2004 2:52:15 AM
Syr pauses considering Braxton's proposal for his part of the treasure, "Braxton, generally incoming members have received a half share the first time unless they were with us for a substantial time. Your genorisity does not go unnoticed with your donation to the orphans. I think I'll differ to Florin's judgement on this matter."
Discussion continues (DM MikeK) Friday September 24th, 2004 8:27:27 AM
The group continues to discuss names and treasure division.
As night descends on Floating City, Jella has fallen asleep on Syr's lap.
Florin Jadenth Friday September 24th, 2004 1:55:01 PM
Florin shakes his head on the name issue. He thinks the group could be at this all day and night at this rate and then he notices Jella and walks over to her, "I promised Jella we would go out and eat but I guess we can in the morning. Everyone is okay on that right?"
Florin smiles to Syr and nods to him, "Thank you for watching over her." Florin sighs and strokes Jella's hair back as she sleeps and looks to the group, "We will stick to the normal way of splitting treasure with the new people then Syr. Braxton I would advise you take some of your money atleast for upgrading and preparing yourself for anything we happen to do. Just advice but I thank you kindly on the donation part for the new orphanage."
Florin gently picks Jella up now, doing his best not to wake her as he now is out of his heavy armor. Florin thinks of what has been said on the name and mainly mumbles to himself as he rolls things over in his mind, "Azure Winds, Crimson Winds, Azure Zephyrs, Shadows of Wrath." Florin shakes his head not knowing what to mention and not really noticing if he is speaking loud enough for anyone to hear, let alone that he is standing close to Syr so he probably did hear him.
Xenia Friday September 24th, 2004 3:38:55 PM
Xenia returns from the Catacombs with Wynn, Lang, and Florin. Her face is all writ up with concentration. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
"I think I'll just go with the cash," she says absently as discussion of useful items goes around the group. "I think there's stuff I wanna buy.
"You know, I think, though," the rogue says, snapping from out of her deliberations, "that it might be a good idea not to sell these potions."
She pulls a vial with a yellow stopper and one with a white stopper from the pile. "See Invisible," she reads from the bit of paper from The Catacombs, "and Gaseous Form." Sounds like they might come in handy. We could just keep them with someone in the party, and use them when we need to."
"And, uh, back to that name thing. I kinda draw the line at 'Tigers'. I mean, we don't have tigers around here. So what's with Tigers?"
More thinking on the dark girl's face. "I like Talons. 'Crimson Talons.' That's good. Sounds kind of like a mercenary group, though. Shield is good too. Wind is not bad. Eagles would be alright, I'd think. Proud and watchful. Or Hawks or Raptors."
"Or how about Guardians of the Lake?"
Wynn Brightsong Friday September 24th, 2004 7:59:20 PM
Seeing that other members of the group have already claimed the two items he had any interest in, the bard contemplates what he can purchase in the catacombs. "Xenia's right! We should consider keeping the potions, especially the invisibility potion. I think I've had enough of gaseaous anything from our time spent in the trash level." Wynn casts a wry smile towards Xenia and pinches his nose with his fingers.
Tionel Saturday September 25th, 2004 10:07:38 AM
Tionel seems disinterested for the most part in the magic items. He's always in the back of the group anyways, who needs such things there? For the most part, he thumbs through his journal, filling in parts that he missed.
Florin Jadenth Saturday September 25th, 2004 5:07:13 PM
Florin thinks on the name abit more and on hearing Xenia's one suggestion he nods abit, "I believe I have heard of a group called the Emerald Talons once but I do not know for sure. If we are trying to stay away from name mimicry and such and we want something that will make people take notice of us why not the Crimson Fangs? We are having trouble deciding on a animal so skip the animal itself and go for a part of the animal. the color crimson is also kind of intimadating."
Lang Sunday September 26th, 2004 5:42:23 PM
"I have been thinking about names for our group. The names that have been thrown out are all good names, but none seem to have any real connection to our group. I keep coming back to the core of our group, which is the orphanage and the orphans. It is a part of all of us. In some of us stronger than others perhaps, but in all of us."
"In that regards, what do all orphans have in common? They all have hope. Whether it is hope to find a family or hope to be valued member of the community."
"One of the names we have discussed is the "Heralds of Hope". But I am not sure if Herald is right. Herald means "messenger" or "bearer", which is not what I think we are doing. What I think we are doing is protecting the orphans hope. In that light, I offer up the following names for the group to think about."
Protectors of Hope Guardians of Hope Defenders of Hope Keepers of Hope
OOC - I do not think any of these names were suggested before, but if they were then Lang will state that he likes these names.
"In regards to the treasure, my first concern is that the person who can use the magic best, gets that magic. The magic mithral shirt is strongest of the lot. My forte is to sit behind the lines and use my bow. If the group decides that a front line fighter would make better use of the armor then that is fine with me."
"And lastly, before we sell the Tigers' stuff, do we want to find out if they want it back, for a price that is."
Syr Sunday September 26th, 2004 10:59:43 PM
Tenderly, Syr brushes Jella's hair back and gently passes her to the paladin, "Sweet dreams, angel."
The elf mulls over the suggestions in his mind, "hmmm, good point with 'Talons' we could twist it with 'Fangs' or even 'Claws'. Crimson Claws or CC? I dunno just thinking aloud." With a wink and a grin at Lang, "Let's go with Fangs of Hope!"
Looking at the items, "I guess that I'll take the cash. Nothing there worth much to me."
Turning serious again, "Actually, I've been thinking. Right now we are tied very closely to the orphange right? Now, I'm not saying it's a bad thing but our connection caused retribution from our enemies on it. Personally, I'm now glad the orphanage is on a different level. As painful as it is, I for one will try hard to limit my contact with the orphange. Of course, Gordo will still have my support any time that he needs it but as hard as it is, I will break away from the day-to-day activities there." Looking down at his feet, "I mean, I don't want anything I may do in the future to affect the kids..." His voice trails off before resuming. "For that reason alone, I'd prefer a name not associated with it."
Goodnight Jella (DM MikeK) Monday September 27th, 2004 9:26:08 AM
Florin picks up the sleeping child. Syr gives her a parting caress, and the paladin carries her toward a destination only he knows.
Tionel sits on a comfy couch and begins updating his journal. The current discussion is rapidly losing interest for the elf.
The rest of the group, sipping on kaffe and coco, continue to dwell on the nature of treasure and names.
Sunshine scratches impatiently on the door leading to the garden. The slight whine he emits is a sure signal that someone might want to let out the dog.
The artifical light of the Fence Level has faded, and night again comes to Floating City.
Xenia Monday September 27th, 2004 10:58:05 AM
Xenia curls up next to Wynn. "Well, I'd say 'gaseous' would depend more on what you ate, than what you drank." She winks at the bard and snuggles against his arm.
The dark girl just sits still with her head against Wynn's arm when Syr talks about limiting contact with the orphans. Her green eyes just kinda stare off into the middle distance.
"I'd miss Kyria. Something awful." She raises her head. "But you said 'Limit', right? Just 'Limit'. I mean, yeah, ok." Unconsciously she strokes Wynn's arm in comforting motions. "I can do that. I think." Xenia purses her lips, and is quiet for a moment.
But only for a moment. "Um, instead of 'Fangs' or 'Claws', how about something like 'Shield'? Fangs and Claws sound, like you said, Florin, 'intimidating'. But they also sound threatening. I mean, do we want to be that way? Sounds like a bandit group. How about 'The Crimson Shield of Hope'? I mean, we can most of the time shorten it to Crimson Shield. Or even Shield of Hope. Or even just 'The Shield'. But the full name would be 'The Crimson Shield of Hope.'"
Tionel Monday September 27th, 2004 1:45:10 PM
"A compromise? Crimson Mercies? The Cutting Shields? The Virtuous Myrmidons? The Crow's Challenge? The Lone Alliance? The Orphan's Contendors? The Poor Demons? The Proud Hawks? The Sneaky Giants? Radiant Eagles, Bent Nails, the Mighty Zeroes... "I'm not good at this sort of thing. Anyone want to join me on a trip to the giggling ghost?"
Braxton Monday September 27th, 2004 2:06:48 PM
OOC - I'll take my share of case and disperse of it as follows:
50% to the orphanage fund 30% to the party fund 20% he will keep for himself.
SO just let me know on the 20% how much Braxton gets.
Florin Jadenth Monday September 27th, 2004 9:01:31 PM
Florin bids all goodnight and gently holds Jella as he exits the apartments, as he does he looks back at the nameing and speaks up, "I know you wanted something that would get nobles attention and such Syr but I say we go with the Crimson Shield of Hope. Please everyone let me know if you agree with that name or not."
Florin looks to Tionel and thinks over the place he has now and comments, "I will walk half way with you before splitting off to my home. You can see my new place if you like even. Infact the rest of you haven't seen it yet either so you can come along also and see my new place."
Angus Monday September 27th, 2004 11:21:23 PM
Angus seems disinterested in the whole nameing of the group thing, but is lost in thoughts of what he can do with the new found money......
Angus comments to Lang "Let the Tigers start from scratch. We do not even know if they are out of jail. Maybe someone from the temple of Domi can put the armor to GOOD use."
Angus pulls Florin aside. "I was left without a father for part of my childhood and I had to grow up fast. What are your plans for Jella when you are out of the city? It is hard for a child to be without a parent and I think especially hard for one that has been longing for one for most of her short troubled life."
Florin Jadenth Monday September 27th, 2004 11:34:32 PM
Florin looks to Angus when he pulls him off to the side and nods at Angus's words, "I know your worried as is everyone else I would guess but while I'm away she has her bodyguard and teacher to watch over her, my brothers at the temple and also my sister who is the only family I trust. All of them will watch over her very well and when I'm around I will take care of her with all the care and love I can. She is my angel now and I will make sure she is taken care of."
Florin pats Angus's shoulder, "Thank you for worrying, why not come over a visit my place for abit. I could give the bodyguard the night off and you can stay even?"
After this Florin still heads home.
Lang Tuesday September 28th, 2004 12:10:36 AM
Lang lets Sunshine outside and joins him for some fresh air before heading back inside and going to bed.
Crimson Shield of Hope, not bad, Lang thinks to himself. Hmmm, I'll have to sleep on it and see how it sounds in the morning.
Lang and Sunshine then head off to bed.
Wynn Tuesday September 28th, 2004 12:20:43 AM
Wynn yawns, stretching his arms over his head. He brings them down around Xenia and enfolds the half-elf in an embrace. Nuzzling her hair he whispers, "The Forlorn Hope, how about that for a name? 'Tis the name they give the company of volunteers that leads the charge into the breach of a fort beseiged. 'Tis a hopeless task. Suicide, some call it. Yet those who are tested and succeed...what honour and glory is theirs!"
The bard gently releases the rogue and eases himself to a standing position. "See you all in the morning," he says as he heads to his room.
Syr Tuesday September 28th, 2004 3:22:01 AM
Syr doesn't say anything but wrinkles his nose at the wordy name.
Getting up, the elf yawns and stretches, "I'll pass for now Florin but tomorrow I want to stop by and see the pad." He climbs the stairs to his room.
Interlude (DM MikeK) Tuesday September 28th, 2004 9:12:54 AM
Everyone returns to their homes/rooms and hits the hay.
The night passes as dreams of gold and crimson shields dance through the minds of our heroes. The orphans are safe, the dead avenged. New possibilities stretch out before them.
In the morning, a quiet breakfast.
A polite knock on the door announces a mid-morning visitor. It is the messenger Happy uses, and he passes Syr an invitation.
Tomorrow is Daphne's birthday! And the proprieter of the Giggling Ghost is throwing a bash. 'The Orphans', as Happy calls them, are invited to the party tomorrow night.
Angus d20+6=20 Tuesday September 28th, 2004 10:16:22 AM
Angus goes with Florin to see his new place. "Florin note that money can not buy parental love. The largest hall and an army of servants can not replace you in Jella's heart. You must remember your responsibilities to her and that does not include throwing money at her. Please do not abandon you new daughter as she is young and may not understand you leaving. Remember Jella has just experienced quite a tramatic set of events."
The next morning Angus will head for the jail and talk with the captain or anyone else available to determine if the hearts or the tiger are ever getting out of jail (Diplomancy 20). Angus then heads back to the apartments.
OOC:I will send Angus's new charater in a few days.
Xenia Tuesday September 28th, 2004 5:16:12 PM
Xenia watches from her place on the couch as Wynn walks away and then up the stairs. The red-headed rogue grabs a pillow, and hugs with both arms. A huge grin rips across her face. She buries her face into the pillow and lets out a muffled scream of joy. Then, all kind of floaty, Xenia heads upstairs for bed, not really sure at all if she's gonna sleep at all.
Morning comes, and the girl rogue is still pretty dang happy, sitting cross legged on a chair in some pink cotton jammies. She's clean. Her hair is brushed out. A hot mug of kaffe steams between her two hands and a cinnamon chip muffin sits on the table in front of her.
Right now, she's kind of deep in thought, a trip to the Catacombs planning in her head. After that, stop by Florin's new place, see how he's decked it out. Xenia glances over her kaffe at Wynn and she wonders what he has planned for the day. Maybe just bag everything and hang out with him. But maybe that would be too much? Like suffocating him.
Thank god a knock comes on the door. A party. At the Giggling Ghost tonight. Oh no.
What to wear?
[[ OoC: I'll get you the sheet after I've been to the Catacombs, Mike. ]]
Wynn Tuesday September 28th, 2004 6:23:29 PM
Sitting in the false daylight streaming in the window, a cup of Xenia's kaffe at hand, the bard looks rested, though disheveled. His ink-stained fingers grasp an inkpen tightly as he scribbles madly on a piece of cheap paper. Inspiration has struck!
Wynn looks up startled, at the knock on the door. His train of thought broken, he sighs and bundles up his scribblings.
"I figure a trip to the Catacombs is in order, eh, Xenia?" Wynn invites. "Any ideas what this Daphne might like?" Without waiting for a response, the half-elf adds,"I'd better get cleaned up, first though." With that he bounds up the stairs to his room.
OOC: DMMike, Bob is out of town until tomorrow. His plans were to send you his PC sheet updated after the Catacombs. Al, Wynn likely won't get to the Catacombs until tomorrow p.m. :-) -Carla
Lang Tuesday September 28th, 2004 10:39:25 PM
Lang hears Xenia & Wynn discuss going back to the catacombs and that reminds him that he needs to pick up a few things.
"I guess from the treasure we are only going to keep 2 potions, the ring and the mithral shirt and then sell everything else. Before I go back to the catacombs we need to determine who gets what."
Looking at Florin, "Someone needs to make a decision in the groups best interest and I think as our leader you may need to do that."
Florin Jadenth Wednesday September 29th, 2004 1:47:29 AM
Florin leads Angus back to his home to look at the place. His house is a two story house with three bedrooms and the furnishings are pretty simple with a hint of flair here and there showing he payed slightly more then normal for the furnishings.
Florin smiles as he lights a couple lanterns to light the place up and quickly takes Jella to her room, tucking her in for the night before coming out and looking to Angus, "It's not huge but it's big enough. I think Jella likes it and I do enjoy the place." Florin shrugs and thinks as he glances outside, "Ummm, Mort has the spare room as Jella's bodyguard and teacher but why don't you take my room and I'll sleep on the couch tonight. I really don't want you walking all the way back to the apartments at this hour." Florin grins as he thinks, "Anyway, you should try Jella's breakfast sandwich she makes."
In the morning Florin eats a light breakfast, eating whatever Jella cooks if she cooks but otherwise eating soemthing fixes. (Preferably will cook himself, Jella, Mort and Angus something if they stayed but since kid's like doing stuff nice off and on :).)
After breakfast Florin stands and thinks so turns to Mort in the morning, "I need to go to the apartmens and visit my friends but will be back after while. In the mean time since Jella is 5 years old I think some training should start for her." Florin pulls the dagger from his boot and places it by Mort, "If she is itnerested then please start with self defense now. I think you already started on writing, etc. A strong mind needs a strong body and one as young as Jella needs to learn defense."
Florin walks over and hugs Jella tightly, "Now you mind Mort Jella and I will be back alittle later I promise. Anyway, I have to make up for a meal at the GG to you since it kind of got away from me last night."
Florin walks to the door and outside, giving his half-plate a parting look but deciding today a walk in no armor would be good and begins heading to the apartment, knocking on the door before entering, "Morning everyone. So what is new this morning?"
Syr Wednesday September 29th, 2004 3:01:37 AM
Syr takes the invitation and tips the messenger a silver piece. Opening it up, "Hey guys! It looks like tomorrows is Daphne's Birthday! Want to head over to the ghost and celebrate?"
Looking puzzled at Tionel, "Should we really celebrate a ...uumm... dead person's BIRTHday? There is just a bit too much irony in that! Xenia, you know her best, what do you get the person who can't touch anything?" Syr grins lopsidedly at that comment.
Tionel Wednesday September 29th, 2004 3:47:46 AM
"Oh dear... I have simply nothing to wear," Tionel mutters in dismay. He runs a hand through his hair and sighs as he finds... ! a clump. "And my hair is a total mess. I must go shopping first." Then, somewhat sheepishly, he looks over to the others. "I think it's a great idea to celebrate anything's birthday. I've known Daphne a few years...she's a delight to have any reason to be around. I mean, once you get over the ghost thing. I'm going to go shopping and do some other errands first. Anyone want to come along?"
What to wear? (DM MikeK) Wednesday September 29th, 2004 10:08:21 AM
Florin, Angus, and Jella journey up to the Merchant Level to check out Florin's new digs. The house is a modest three bedroom home, nestled up against the outer wall of the City. Inside, the two are confronted by a large, barrel chested man with long, free flowing black hair. "You are quite late," he accused the paladin, in a precise tenor that belies his frame.
Florin knows the man as Mort, the hired tutor and bodyguard of Jella. Angus takes a look at the 6'+, 250lb + wall of muscle, and gets the impression crossing him would be unpleasant.
Mort gently takes the girl, and carries her upstairs to her room. He then disappears into his own room, leaving the two heroes to their own devices.
In the morning, the two eat breakfast (Jella asks for chocolate, but settles for pancakes). Florin heads straight back for the apartments. Angus makes a side trip to the Guardhouse.
"Dunno", the desk sergeant responds to his query. "They're still back there today, prolly tomorrow. The Justicar comes to see em tomorrow. Then the lawyers. Gonna be awhile, I'd say."
Everyone assembles in the apartments and discusses the invitation. Looks like some more shopping is in order. The name 'Crimson Shields of Hope' hasn't been challenged, and may stick.
Gronk (DM MikeK) Wednesday September 29th, 2004 10:13:35 AM
Just before everybody heads out, a popping sound can be heard outside, followed by a tremendous pounding on the door.
Opening reveals an ogre, carrying a box. The ogre wears a green jacket with the emblem of the Catacombs on its left breast.
"Package for Florin!" it bellows, presenting the box to whomever opens the door.
Xenia Wednesday September 29th, 2004 11:45:52 AM
Xenia graces Wynn and Syr with that look of profound patience and understanding reserved specifically for boys, who, by simple virtue of being boys, just don't know any better.
"For someone ethereal, you get them something ephemeral. A song or a story would be nice. I was thinking of maybe a dance. Flowers might be nice. I dunno if a ghost can smell or not, but flowers are sure beautiful enough. And girls always like flowers."
"Just because our fan club was made up, doesn't mean we didn't put some thought into it." The girl rogue smiles and winks at Syr.
"Um, yeah, sure, Wynn," as the bard goes bounding upstairs, Xenia levers herself up off of the chair with kaffe mug in one hand and muffin in the other. "Um, Gadagons. Eh me oh jange firft," she says around a half mouthful of muffin."
One eye on the slosh of her kaffe, the dark girl drags her breakfast up the stairs in short quick balanced steps. Next move: Change from jammies for day of shopping.
Angus d20+6=13 Wednesday September 29th, 2004 1:09:34 PM
Angus likes Florin's set up for Jella, but is still concerned about Florin and his idea of parental responsibility...
Angus is even more concerned when he does not find out that the hearts and tigers will be locked up forever. Angus asks politely "When will the very attractive female elven captain be returning to duty? I wish to discuss the matter further. Is it possible to make an appointment for tommorrow?" (diplomancy 13)
Angus is very glad to be going to party after hearing about the GG.
Angus will relate what he found out about the hearts to the group.
Florin Jadenth Wednesday September 29th, 2004 2:00:46 PM
Florin having arrived at the groups apartments come in to see everyone on the move and wonders whats going on till he hears the comments on Daphne and her birthday and grins, "Daphne's birthday? Great, Daphne surely will love to see us."
Florin hears the knock at the door and moves to answer it since everyone else is busy and opens it to see the large ogre and the box. After a moment to get his bearings he nods, "Could you please bring it in before you go sir?"
After the box is brought in Florin moves to open it while everyone is either ready or almost ready to go about todays buisness.
Lang Wednesday September 29th, 2004 9:44:51 PM
OOC - Al, I did get the email with the treasure breakout and saw that we will keep the 2 potions as party items. Of the rest of the treasure, from everyones posts, I think we will only keep the ring and the magic armor, everything else will get sold. What I was trying to do last post was to have Florin decide who should end up with the armor as Wynn, Braxton and myself have all expressed an interest in it. If I do not end up with the armor I may end up taking some of the other items.
Lang is glad to here from Angus that the hearts and the shields are still in jail for what looks like could be a long time.
Lang does not really know Daphne, but is very happy to go back to the Giggling Ghost to have a good time at the party.
Al - OoC Wednesday September 29th, 2004 10:02:51 PM
Hmmm, I'm not sure we are keeping the ring. I think it was Braxton who expressed some minimal interest in the ring, but he's got one already. This would be a spare. Wynn, as I recall, sort of gave up on the Shirt. But, that's between you and him. Braxton, I don't believe has enough Share to buy the shirt.
That, btw is what you're doing here. You're buying the item with money from you share. If you don't, it get's sold. The potions are a different story. They are a group asset and belong to no one.
Wynn Brightsong Wednesday September 29th, 2004 10:04:16 PM
Wynn descends from his quarters and greets the others in the sitting room. He wears a fresh shirt, his small beard is newly trimmed, and his hair brushed. He leans against the newel post at the foot of the stair. Crossing his arms across his chest he lets out a small sigh and wonders what can be keeping Xenia so long. "Why is it that women take so much time for the simplest preparations?" he asks looking at Syr with a mischevious smile.
When Xenia arrives Wynn greets her at the bottom of the stair. "Ready to go? The Catacombs will be quite busy at this time of day."
Justin Webber OOC Wednesday September 29th, 2004 10:07:47 PM
Just a quick comment. If the mithril shirt will be a help and all for someone even if they don't have the money we should hand it over to them for now. We do not wish anyone dying in the middle of a fight from lack of armor class, etc. I'm sure in time who ever takes the item will more then pay back the group.
Sorry for going ooc MikeK and feel free to delete this message later.
Lang Wednesday September 29th, 2004 11:02:51 PM
Lang will walk up to Wynn as Wynn waits for Xenia to get ready to go to the catacombs.
"Wynn, I think it is just you and me who want the magical Mithral Shirt at this point. Before we go to the catacombs we should decide who will have it as his share of the treasure. If you want it then I will take the magic ring and the potion of cure moderate wounds. If you do not want the magical Mithral Shirt then I will take that as my share of the treasure."
OOC: I think this is what Lang will have left of his share of the treasure depending upon what Wynn does.
Buy +2 Mithral Shirt (4,725) Buy 1 of the charging tiger shields (18) Sell Mithral Shirt +990 Owed to Resurrection fund (38.14) Lang's Share of treasure +3,850.36 Net due Lang 59.22 GP's
Buy +1 Ring of Protection (1,800) Buy Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (270) Buy 1 of the charging tiger shields (18) Owed to Resurrection fund (38.14) Lang's Share of treasure +3,850.36 Net due Lang 1,724.22 GP's
Wynn Brightsong Thursday September 30th, 2004 7:49:58 AM
"Lang" the bard replies before heading to the Catacombs. "I thank you for asking, but the Mithral Shirt is yours to claim."
More shopping (DM MikeK) Thursday September 30th, 2004 12:15:08 PM
The desk sergeant snorts at Angus. "She's more likely to belt you one than kiss you," he advises. "But, yeah, Capt Elvaran'll be here tomorrow. Stop by just after lunch."
Florin lets the large orge in. The creature clomps into the room and drops a big box on the floor with a thud. Then he pulls an intricately wrought longsword from out of nowhere and carefully hands it to the paladin. The ogre waits, looking at Florin expectantly.
The rest of the group occupies themselves with shopping excursions and division of treasure.
Angus d20+7=21 Thursday September 30th, 2004 12:47:12 PM
Angus is now content that is shopping is complete. He is now waiting for another ogre to appear and thinks to himself, how do they train then to do that, deliver stuff and be nice at the same time?
Angus now busys himself with getting ready for Daphnes party. Angus yells from his room to the rest of the apartments "What do you get a girl that needs nothing?" Then quietly he adds to himself "Music."
Angus pulls out his silver flute and start to work on a piece for Daphne (perform 21). That is a good start, Angus thinks to himself.
Tionel Thursday September 30th, 2004 2:10:38 PM
Tionel spends about two hours up in the bathroom fiddling around with his hair, then sneaks out through the garden to find a new outfit. Meanwhile he ponders his gift to Daphne; something threefold. A material present, a funny present, and a serious present... At the market, he finds a nice little crystal carving of a ghost, and bemusedly purchases it (I'll mark it as 50 gp on my character sheet). Meanwhile, he ponders. What rhymes with Daphne? Happy. Of course, he'll use that one. What else? Meanwhile he purchases some new clothes.
Florin Jadenth Thursday September 30th, 2004 2:21:06 PM
Florin nods to the ogre and chuckles as he pulls out 5 silver pieces and drops them into the ogre's big hand before Florin excepts the sword, "Thank you and I hope thats enough for your delivery sir."
Florin now pulls the sword from it's sheath, looking over the beautiful mithril blade and runs a hand down the High Woldian runes running the length of both sides of the blade, spelling out the name of his sword. After a moment he slides the sword back into it's sheath and straps the weapon onto his belt, looking around now and thinking before speaking up, "Hey people, I need to go donate a small amount to the temple of Domi like I always do and look for a nice gift for Daphne, anyone like to join me?"
Florin waits for alittle bit, also he will answer any comments on his new sword thats at his waist. Florin will take a moment and summon Ajax, gently putting the breast plate armor on his horse and patting him softly, "Now you have armor to my friend. May it keep you safe in the years to come." Florin will allow Ajax to go back home after he puts the armor on the horse.
Florin plans to donate 50gps to the temple of Domi (I forgot to mention that I already took the 50 gps from my charactersheet MikeK before I sent the sheet to you yesterday.) Florin otherwise looks for a nice flower shop and buys a vase with some flower, maybe something alittle exotic. Florin guesses that Daphne even as a ghost likes looking at mirrors so also seeks out a place to buy a nice framed mirror and will ask for it to be delivered to the Giggling Ghost with a tag saying to Daphne from Florin Jadenth. (MikeK: Please let me know how much this should relatively cost Florin and I will take the amount off my charactersheet. Saves time from having to go to the Catacombs for this stuff.)
Xenia Thursday September 30th, 2004 4:22:13 PM
Xenia's pretty darn content to wait in line at The Catacombs. Even though they seem to be having trouble getting around to people. Even though they've passed up her number *three* times already. Even though they don't have anything but raisin oatmeal cookies at the refreshment bar today.
When you're there in a store with money to spend, and your with this guy that you just think is the best thing in the whole world, well, how could you be anything but content?
She stands there eying the displays, daydreaming, and distaining the oatmeal cookies. Especially the raisins.
Dark tights. With a light blue skirt. Cream blouse? Hmmm. And maybe pick up a crystal for Daphne. Something on a silver chain, that will hang somewhere and catch the light. That sounds good. Yeah.
Hey, why are they serving that Taur ahead of her?
Wynn Brightsong Thursday September 30th, 2004 6:31:17 PM
Wynn accompanies Xenia and the others to the Catacombs where he waits his turn to be served. "Do you know where I might get a single Firework crafted?" he asks the rogue. "I was thinking of getting Daphne a firework that when set off looks like a giant flower blooming"
Xenia d20+3=20 Thursday September 30th, 2004 7:01:09 PM
"Oh Wynn," Xenia grabs the bard's arm, "that is such a great idea! I know a place on Merchant Level ... "
A funny little frown forms on the rogue's face.
"Well, I thought I knew a place on Merchant Level. But ... I guess I don't. But I'm sure we could find something up there. Then maybe we could stop in and see Florin's new place."
The smile returns to her face. Weird. But things like that just happen.
[[ Knowledge Local 20 ???!!! ]]
Lang Thursday September 30th, 2004 9:28:52 PM
Lang goes up to his room and retrieves his Mithral Shirt and comes back downstairs with it. He then puts it in the pile with the other treasure. Lang then removes the magical Mithral Shirt and 1 of the shields with the charging tiger emblem on it. He then brings these 2 items up to his room. Once up there, Lang hangs the shield on the wall near his bed to remind him of the hard fought battle his companions won.
Lang will then help carry the rest of the booty off to the catacombs to be sold.
Syr Friday October 1st, 2004 2:10:32 AM
The elf watches the others in amusement. He sits there and wonders why everyone is getting so geared up for this birthday party. Seeing Sunshine, he reaches down and pets the dog, "This is wierd, I always thought a birthday was a celebration of life. Doesn't anyone else notice the problem with that? I would just feel bad if all we do is remind poor Daphne that a phase of her 'life' is over."
Just about done (MikeK) Friday October 1st, 2004 11:53:01 AM
The ogre takes the money from Florin, ducks his massive head politely, and walks out the door.
Seconds later, there is another "pop" outside. "Huh? Oh, fer..." More pounding on the door. "Package for Angus!"
Yet another "pop". A slight pause. An angrier, "PACKAGE FOR WYNN!!!" The ogre seems to be getting annoyed.
Angus Friday October 1st, 2004 12:42:08 PM
Angus is excited when he hears his name "Its hear and in time for the party!" Angus is in his own world when he takes his package from the hulking orgre and he quickly unwraps it. Angus puts on his new cloak for everyone to see. "How does it look?" Angus says as he spins around.
Wynn Brightsong d20+8=17 Friday October 1st, 2004 7:45:19 PM
The half-elf retrieves the small package from the ogre and opens it to reveal a pair of simple black gloves. "Thank you" he directs his comments to the annoyed delivery ogre, "You must be very busy and this is a very small package to concern yourself with." [Diplomacy 17].
Wynn pulls each of the skin-tight gloves onto his hands and flexes his fingers back and forth to judge the fit. A small satisfied smile escapes his lips.
"So when is this party? he asks.
Florin Jadenth Friday October 1st, 2004 9:04:20 PM
Florin looks to Angus as he shows off his cloak and chuckles, "It looks nice on you Angus. I'm sure you will look excellent at the party. My armor is much better looking in my opinion then my normal clothes. I wonder if I should go ahead and wear my armor instead."
Florin walks over to Angus, "You have good tastes, tell me what you think of this." Florin pull the new sword he has bought from it's sheith and hands it to Angus, "Tha blade is mithril and the hilt is silver and carved into a dragon with the wings spread fro the guard, two ruby chips are set for it's eyes. Along the blade on either side in High Woldian is the name of the sword." Florin thinks and smiles, "I know you don't like heavy objects but being mithril you'll find it is much lighter then a normal longsword. I was wondering what you thought my friend."
Florin looks around and awaits Xenia and the others to gather before bringing up something that he has been thinking of also, "Everyone, I know some of you have expressed concerns for Jella if we happen to leave the city for any legnth of time so I wished to ask all of you here would you prefer if I seen about hiring a extra bodyguard or so and we can bring her wish us if we have to leave the city for anything. I bring this up to the group mainly because we all know the danger outside and inside the walls of this city and this matter should be a group decision even if it is in regards to my daughter. You all know as leader I have a duty to all of you but I would also have a duty to her outside these walls as I do inside these walls." Florin looks around from person to person as he awaits comments.
Xenia Friday October 1st, 2004 10:14:49 PM
Xenia pops back from the Catacombs for a single exasperated moment of respite.
"I don't know what it is over there today," flamehead throws up her hands. "I mean, it's just a simple order. Not even a complicated order." Mumble, mumble, mumble.
She looks around. "I see you guys got your stuff. I'm still waiting for the guy there to come back with my order."
"Hey, nice cloak, Angus. Makes you look ... taller. I dunno. Something. It's a good look," she says, giving her professional girl's-eye opinion.
"And I see you got a new sword." Xenia tilts an appraising eye at Florin's purchase. "Mithril. Good stuff. Lighter. And harder."
She doesn't say anything to Wynn. But she sidles up next to him, mmm's, and runs a gray gloved finger over the back of his black gloved hand.
"You know, Florin," she says as the paladin brings the subject around to Jella, "I've been kinda listening to what Angus has been saying, and I think I know what Angus is getting at." She gives the sorcerer an sly grin and points to the tips of her pointed ears. "It's not about danger."
"I dunno if you know this or not, but I'm adopted too. And there was this one time, I think I was about eight years old then. I was training on this one really difficult lock. I just couldn't get it. I was getting to the point where I was just gonna sit down and cry."
"And, you know, Marcus comes up from behind. I didn't even know he'd been watching. He sits down by me and puts a hand on my arm. It's like he's got something hard to say. And I still remember what he said to me. He said, 'Alexandria ... you can be anything you want to, you know.'"
"And he's looking kind of like he's sorry. And he says, 'When your mother and I found you and took you in, I thought you might have some drow in you. And I thought that, well, with some training, you could become a first-class second-story cat. A man's got his professional ambitions. I don't know if you can understand that yet. And I don't know if you'll understand this either. But a man ... sometimes a man goes too far. And sometimes it takes someone like you to remind him of it.'"
"Then he hugs me and he says, 'You don't have to do this, Xenia. Not if you don't want. You don't have to become at thief. I love you. You can become anything you want, and I'll still love you.'"
"Well, you know, that only made me try all the harder. And it took me a couple of more weeks, but I finally mastered that lock. But my point is, that he was there. My dad loved me and he was always there for me. Florin, it's not the danger that's the bad thing about leaving and being gone. It's the leaving and being gone that's bad."
Braxton Saturday October 2nd, 2004 1:32:16 AM
Stumbles into the room just in time to hear Florin's comments.
"Florin - if bringing the girl assaiges your fears, then bring her. I promise you this, as long as I live and breathe, on the promise of my matriach's lost soul, no harm shall become her. This I swear to you, Florin and to Domi if need be."
Walking over to a chair he collapses in it, the smell od sweat pouring of his shirtless body. "What are the plans for the day Angus,Florin??"
Wynn Brightsong Sunday October 3rd, 2004 9:32:15 AM
Wynn shakes his head. "Listen to yourselves! You propose bringing a young wysp of a girl adventuring. You would be putting Jella in harm's path and in turn making the entire group more vulnerable as we each swear to defend her. Jella needs schooling, proper schooling, not the kind of education she would recieve out in the Wold with us. I counsel you against this course of action Florin."
Lang Sunday October 3rd, 2004 12:49:53 PM
"Bringing a child with us is only going to weaken the group as we will be more worried about her than our mission or battle we are fighting."
"What would you have done Florin if she was with us when the Anvil Hearts and the Tiger Shields attacked us in the courtyard?"
Syr Monday October 4th, 2004 1:45:03 AM
Sighing and shaking his head, the elf pulls Florin aside and counsels him.
"Florin, I think it might be best to leave her. As leader you always have decisions to make. If Jella were along would your decisions be based on what's best for the group or what's best for her? We can't afford to have you of two hearts. In the heat of the moment, you must have a strong resolve."
Smiling now, "After all, with her behind, I know you'll try your hardest to return to her and it gives me further incentive to protect your armored behind."
You Want to Take her WHERE? (DM MikeK) Monday October 4th, 2004 9:29:12 AM
The ogre watches Angus and Wynn retrieve their packages, and seems a little mollified by the bard's attempts to make nice. Then, he figures out he's not getting another tip, grimaces, and leaves again.
Florin drops the news that he's thinking about taking Jella with him on future adventures. Party opinion regarding the intelligence on such a course of action appears to be divided.
Breakfast is pretty much winding down, and the streets outside are filling with crowds going about their daily business.
Xenia Monday October 4th, 2004 11:19:11 AM
"Huh? What?" Xenia looks one part confused and one part appalled. "You wanna take her where?!?!?"
"Dad didn't have me go out and take on real live stuff until I was at least 11. And even then it wasn't anything dangerous."
"I wasn't think we should take Jella with us. More like Florin should stay behind and spend more time with her."
Angus Monday October 4th, 2004 2:29:08 PM
Angus looks in shock, but Xenia seems to speak for him. After Xenia suggests that Florin stay behind with Jella, Angus Adds "I could not agree more. Jella is your priority now and not us. Jella needs her father with her."
Later Angus pulls Syr aside. "Syr, I think you should become our new leader at least while Florin gets his priorities straightend out. I am not even sure if he will be coming with us on our next adventure, or if he should."
Florin Jadenth Monday October 4th, 2004 3:28:27 PM
Florin nods at all the comments brought up and smiles, "I would look into abother bodyguard or so for Jella if she went and the fight with the Anvil Hearts I would not of brought her into. If I had she would of been in the flood lock with Mort as her protector and I would of gave Mort strict orders not to enter the fight nor let her into the mess."
Florin looks to everyone and smiles, "I do plan on going anywhere the group goes. It is Domi's will that I help make this a safer and better place for Jella and with her beside me or here in the city I will strive to stay alive at all costs and also make sure this group comes back as a whole. I bring up bringing Jella along with us simply because I wanted to make it known I would have to hire more bodyguards for her and may even have to borrow some cash from the group for that reason. Jella however is level headed enough to understand what I'm doing or atleast I believe she is and will understand when I leave that I will be back and she has atleast my sister who is family to fall back on. I also been thinking that maybe it is time to confront my father and mother, I have a kid now and they should want to be in her life but I will make it clear that she is no pawn for them to use."
Florin looks down abit as he thinks of his parents, "I plan to see them later probably after the party. If any of you would like to go with me then I would be happy for that since seeing my parents is not going to be easy I think." Florin looks to Angus, "I had a father and mother but I was a pawn to gain them power in the city as was my sister and brother. Inless my father and mother are willing to finally change their ways I have no father or mother in my own eyes. Jella, my sister and you all are the only family I have."
Florin ponders things and moves to the door now, "I had better go checkup on Jella and Mort. I'll have to get Jella nicely dressed up for the party and see if she wants to get Daphne a present. Xenia? you wished to see my house right? Anyone else wishing to visit can come along also. I should also talk to Jella about me and adventuring and see how she takes it." Florin smiles on the last part and remembers the straight foreward and very blunt way of teaching in the temple of Domi, "Preferably more gently and nicer then the temple did. Still getting the hang of that."
(Whens the party exactly in the time line? Need to know when would be best to have a family meeting)
Tionel Monday October 4th, 2004 6:38:09 PM
Tionel denies himself the cardinal pleasure of breakfast in his pursuit of a pleasant new outfit. It takes him most of the early morning, but by about noon he has decided the one item upon which to base his ensemble; a ruffled white shirt with pearl embroidered finely upon the collar. The rest of his wardrobe simply falls in place, requiring a mere four hours or so of searching from tailor to shoemaker to couffeur to merchant. So it is that he comes to the Giggling Ghost in the evening starving but magnificent in his new outfit and beaming with happiness.
Wynn Brightsong Monday October 4th, 2004 10:31:58 PM
Wynn arches an eyebrow at Florin's response and shrugs his shoulders. "Ready to go Xenia?" he asks, "I still need to pick up that gift."
Lang & Sunshine Monday October 4th, 2004 11:38:57 PM
Lang silently shakes his head as Florin continues to talk about bringing Jella along with the group.
Having said his piece on the matter already, Lang heads out into the garden with Sunshine to enjoy some of the day.
Syr Tuesday October 5th, 2004 3:28:46 AM
Syr shakes his head at Angus' suggestion, "He's gone through a lot lately. Give him the time to sort things out? I'm sure his priorities are different now with Jella around."
Raising his voice, "Florin, there is no way she will EVER be joining us, Domi's will or not. I won't allow it." Softening his tone, "It seems as if you require time to sort out some loose ends. Take what you need, we'll be here when you figure things out!"
The Return of Gronk (DM MikeK) Tuesday October 5th, 2004 9:24:46 AM
Discussion on Jella's status continues. It appears everyone is agreed the girl won't be going on any adventures at the age of five. Some express that perhaps the paladin should stay behind, but others (particulary Florin) don't agree.
Both Wynn and Florin invite Xenia to go out.
Tionel returns with a splendid outfit for the party tomorrow night.
For the fourth time that morning, the door strains on its hinges due to a massive fist pounding on the other side. "Package for Xenia!!" the ogre bellows at a volume that Jella can probably hear two levels up.
Opening the door reveals the same ogre as before, carrying a box. He is breathing heavily, as if he just performed a series of strenuous tasks. Glowering heavily at Xenia, the eight foot tall creature thrusts the box at her.
Once she takes the box, the ogre turns to look at Syr and Tionel and Lang. A long silence follows as the messenger mentally strains to frame his thoughts in a manner that won't get him banished from the Catacombs. "You all done?" he finally manages.
Braxton Tuesday October 5th, 2004 10:19:47 AM
Braxton looks to Florin after listening to the groups comments.
"Florin, I have no friends or family in this realm save one. To not have them is a burden that I have to live with every day that I breathe. It is the very thing that I live for, to be able to one day again proudly re enter my clan's ancestral lands and rejoin the ranks of my clan."
"So, aye, I know just how hard it must be everytime that you must leave Jella behind. It must be like a piece of you dies everytime you must leave her," Braxton says as tears stream down his face. "I can only to well understand the pain that comes from that. The knife in your heart. The longings in your soul. The feeling that you are not complete. Believe me Florin, I live with that every day of my life."
"Florin - both you and the group are right. I will start with the rest of your friends."
"They are right Florin. She will distract you and keep you from fully devoting yourself to the rest of them. They need for their leader to fully committed to them. They have earned that right I imagine. With Jella there can you honestly give them your complete devotion. If it came down to Angus's life or Jella's, we all know that Angus would be on his own."
"If you wish to bring Jella along I support you in this Florin because I know that Domi watches over his chosen. However, I also believe it fair to the rest of us, that we have a leader who is not compromised in his judgments out in the world. If ye choose to bring Jella along, then you should turn this mantle to someone else so that they can put the group first and foremost in their thought process."
"That said my friend, I support you in ANY way that I can and in ANY decision that you make."
"As to your family, I will accompany you when you see them. As in all you do, I will cover your back and support you in ALL you do. Let any try to use Jella as a pawn and they can answer to this," Braxton replies as he lets his hammer crash to the floor dramatically.
Braxton will accompany Florin today.
Xenia Tuesday October 5th, 2004 11:33:46 AM
"Tanks," the dark girl grins, and takes the box in both hands.
Running to the kitchen table, she throws the lid of the box off and begins stuffing things into her haversack. Magnifying glass, merchant's scale, lots of pints of something, two, three alchemist fires, a bundle of torches, a long chain thing, and a plain gray cloak.
As she inspects each item and transfers the stuff to her bag, she calls over her shoulder out into the main room.
"I think you should do whatever you think is right, Florin. I mean, in the end, that's really all you got. I mean, yourself. And what you think is right and wrong."
"Personally, I think it's kinda weird to go and adopt a kid like that and all. I mean, it's not like giving to the orphanage or anything. It ... well, it's like ... it's like taking on a special responsibility, you know. It just kinda strikes me that people aren't like, well, you know, like things."
Xenia's voice stops rather suddenly. Then she pops out of the kitchen with this maybe-I-let-my-mouth-run-too-long look on her face. She takes Wynn's arm.
"I'm, ah, ready to go," she says, kinda desperately steering him toward the door. "I was, um, thinking of looking for something for Daphne too. Maybe a crystal. We'll maybe stop by your place sometime today, Florin. 'k? Um ... "
"Um, Florin ... don't pay any mind to what I say. Huh?"
The girl rogue looks down at the big dent the new dwarf has put in the polished hardwood floor.
Angus Tuesday October 5th, 2004 1:03:39 PM
Upon hearing Florin's and Braxton's words, Angus just strikes his own forehead with the heel of his palm in disgust.
Angus announces to any listening "I will be at the GG ghost!". Angus leaves and slams the door behind him.
Wynn Brightsong Tuesday October 5th, 2004 8:16:15 PM
Wynn leaves with Xenia on his arm and heads for the merchant level to look for a fireworks maker. He is happy to walk down the street with a beautiful female on his arm and with no further thought of the strange conversation that had just taken place in the apartment.
Florin Jadenth Tuesday October 5th, 2004 9:00:28 PM
Florin quickly moves to cetch or stop Angus, speaking gently to him, "Calm down my friend Angus. I honestly would rather leave Jella behind here where she is much safer then take her into danger but I have a obligation to the group that I can not ignore either. She will be safe here and she will understand me leaving and as was said I will come back or strive harder to make sure of it. I do not doubt I can when I have everyone here to help me and your magics that has came in very handy on many occasions to back us up. This is a time of celebration though and not of conflicts such as this."
Florin holds his hand out in a friendly gesture, "We are friends and I know you care for Jella's livelyhood and well being also. Thank you for that Angus and I will leave it be as that."
Florin moves back into the room and coughs lightly as he chews his lip and then speaks up, hoping he cetches Wynn and Xenia before they leave also, "Everyone...at the party tonight I had hoped to unveil something for the group since he decided on a name it looked like. My problem is that with the ungrading I did to make myself more effective in the group and also keeping out a share for my house rental which will depend more on after I speak to my parents later...I'm alittle short for the gift to the entire group. I figure putting in a small share from each person would be better then asking one person...so with me putting in over 500gps I still will be 1038gps short, that should be 148gps a piece I'll make up whats left yet after that. Ummm...hope everyone doesn't mind me asking."
Florin looks quite embarassed about asking the group for help with the group present involving the name of the group but is also hopeful it will go over well.
Depending on how this goes he looks to Tionel, "I hate to ask this of you friend but you think you might be willing to do something for me." Florin walks over to Tionel and smiles as he speaks, "I never been good at this whole writing to nobles thing since the letters are suppose to be just so so. You seemed like you might be the type to give me a hand with the style needed. I want to write a letter to my father and mother requesting to see them and speak to them about Jella and her future. Also that I would like my friend to attent the talks also." Florin smiles and nods to his friend, "You are more diplomatic then I or most of the others so I was hoping you would join me also since you surely can keep me cool headed."
Lang & Sunshine Tuesday October 5th, 2004 9:54:19 PM
Lang and Sunshine come back inside when he hears the loud pounding on the front door. Lang quietly orders Sunshine to "Heel", all the while keeping an eye on the Ogre. He wonders to himself how and why anyone from the Catacombs would want to tame such a disgusting beast. When the Ogre angrily asks if they are all done, Lang glares right back, hoping the Ogre does something foolish so that Lang can kill it.
It takes Angus slamming the door behind him to get Lang to stop staring at the door, hoping the Ogre would come back.
Turning to the group Lang asks, "Where is Angus going? Isn't it almost time to go to the Giggling Ghost?"
At that point, Lang realizes he has missed most of the recent conversation.
Syr Wednesday October 6th, 2004 3:25:20 AM
Syr raises his eyebrows at Braxtons harsh language. Then he recalls that not everyone had the same upbringing as himself.
When Florin announces that he needs more money he pokes him, "Didn't I tell you that I would be here for you? I can front you the entire sum if needed. Why don't we just stop by the bank on the way to the giggling ghost and I'll make the arragements for the full amount,"
Tionel d20+2=6 d8=1 d8=4 d20+10=27 Wednesday October 6th, 2004 5:59:00 AM
Somehow during the day, Tionel finds himself thinking back over the day. He has a little free time, he realizes, so he goes down to the guardhouse. If the Tigers have not been out yet, though Tionel rather bumbles his way through asking the guards (gather info 6---maybe he comes off rather badly due to his new dress or something), Tionel asks them to meet him as planned at the Giggling Ghost when they get out. Then, he heads to the GG, figuring that he might meet them there...it might be bad...no, it won't, he tells himself. Things aren't always bad. He feels he owes it to the fellows. Hopefully, he arrives at the GG before any of his fellow companions. If the Tigers are already there, he goes over to their table and has an apologetic chat with them, then gives them a bag containing a 1000 of his personal gold. "I figure that ought to be enough to get yourselves all new gear and whatever it takes to get back on target...i really don't want any animosity to remain between us. I don't think I can stress that enough...that we have nothing against you, and surely you have nothing against us. In fact, we might meet again, and hopefully at that time, we can share a few stories and buy a few drinks for each other." In general, Tionel hopes to just leave a good impression. Not sure if it will ever be important or not, but he's sure, if he ever retires or something, he wouldn't want a group of mercenaries like these fellows after him, let alone his friends. (Diplomacy of 27)
(Also rolled up some levelling stats & sent in my character sheet)
Comings and Goings (DM MikeK) Wednesday October 6th, 2004 9:48:36 AM
[The party for Daphne is tomorrow night]
The ogre, once again ignored by the group, visibly controls himself, and quite delibrately steps out of the apartment, and closes the door.
His loud stream of guttural vocalizations (language - giant) is cut off by a quiet "pop". The general crowd noises are now the only things heard outside.
Inside, Braxton dramatically pledges loyalty to Florin. Angus stomps off. Xenia and Wynn bolt to go shopping. Tionel checks up on the Tigers. Florin asks for money. Syr agrees to spot him some cash. And Lang tries to figure out what just happened.
Wynn and Xenia stroll up to the Merchant Level, and quickly find a fireworks maker. Sparklers and Poppers are in easy supply. There are a few large exploding fireworks, although they are labeled "Open Level ONLY".
Tionel dicovers, like Angus before him, that everyone else is still incarcerated. As the desk sergeant spend more time looking at the druid's outfit than listening to him, he doesn't reveal any other information.
Tionel decides to head on down to the Giggling Ghost, and sees Angus at a table when he enters. Its a regular breakfast crowd at the GG, and no decorations have gone up yet.
[Please try to post your PCs actions for the next 24 hours. I'd like to blitz over to tomorrow (game time) and get to the party]
Angus d20+6=14 d20+6=10 Wednesday October 6th, 2004 1:03:16 PM
Angus turn to face Florin when he catches him. "Florin this is not between you and me. I have no problem with you and still call you friend. You have two great responsibilities, to the group and to Jella. We are all adults and can take care of ourselves, but Jella can not. It does not matter how much money you spend on her, you are now her father and she will be crushed is you leave her. Also know, that you can not bring her with us no matter how much money you spend on security. An errant fireball will kill Jella and most likely me also. You can not take the risk."
Angus catches his breath before going forward "My suggestion is that you take some time to be with your daughter. You two have only been together for a short time, you can not abandon her now, she has already had to face abandonment once in her life. Please do not do that again."
Angus leaves and goes to the GG for Daphne's party. Angus's gift of music (perform 14) is good but not a great as he would have hoped and it causes him to give thought....
The next day Angus will purchase 20 pounds of candy (non perishable) and have it delivered to Gordo at the new orphanage with a note."Have Fun, Angus"
Angus will then attempt to meet up with the stern Elven Captian in the afternoon to find out how long the tiger and hearts interment will be. Angus will also attempt to take the captain and some of her guards out to dinner (Diplomancy 10). Again Angus is less than thrilled with the performance of his normally silver tounge....
Diplomacy score actually 8. DM MikeK
Xenia Wednesday October 6th, 2004 4:01:55 PM
Merchant Level is wonderful. And walking around with the handsomest guy in the city is ... Well, like, makes you wanna check see if everything's, like, *real*.
That's kinda what Xenia does a lot of the time. Every now and then just looking up at his face from the corner of her eye. And, each time, it's just like this incredible feeling, like her heart growing a couple of sizes in her chest.
It's not hard to find just the right crystal. It catches the light and sends radiant beams out in all directions to dance rainbow spots across the walls. It's even on a nice slender silver chain.
And, for the rest of the day, she's just content to follow wherever he goes. Oh, maybe dinner somewhere. And maybe go to the docks, outside the dome where they can watch the sun set over the lake. Just as long as it's with him.
While they're walking around, Xenia gets to thinking about Florin, and why he'd want to go and adopt a kid. Not even one that it kinda fell on them to adopt 'cause, like the group had come to the rescue just that little bit too late, and the kid's folks had been killed. I mean, to actually go out and find one. Maybe someday. Someday when things had settled down. Someday when they weren't out personally swinging swords around. Yeah. Maybe someday.
"Hey, Wynn," the dark rogue says with a coquettish tilt of her head, "you, ah, ever think of having kids? I mean, you know, someday?"
[[ OoC: No special plans other than this, Mike. ]]
Florin Jadenth Wednesday October 6th, 2004 6:14:32 PM
Florin claps his friend on the shoulder in a friendly gesture after his conversation with Angus and asking the group for money, "Thank you Syr, we should go do that now if you don't mind so I can take care of that buisness. We also can visit Jella for awhile. She talked alot this morning about you and your guy's game."
Florin smiles as he walks outside and will go to the bank with Syr. After getting the money he will thank Syr and run off to take care of the small buisness in the Catacombs on the group suprise before returning home and asking Mort and Jella to get ready to go out, "Come on you two. I owe Jella a night out to make up for yesterday and you been a great help and teacher so I like you to join me Mort."
Florin also plans to stop by the group apartment to ask the group if they would like to go out with him, Jella and Mort.
Florin's night will be mainly spent playing and talking to Jella. Getting to know his daughter better yet and also of getting a letter to his parents about a meeting.
Lang & Sunshine Wednesday October 6th, 2004 10:47:45 PM
Lang & Sunshine will spend most of the day near the apartment. They will venture out for a short time to any store near the apartment to see if they can find something to bring to the birthday party. Lang, for the life of him, cannot figure out what to get a ghost for a present.
Wynn d20+8=23 Wednesday October 6th, 2004 11:53:40 PM
Being relatively new to the city, and having never been to the Merchant Level, Wynn is fascinated by all that he sees. Xenia's company makes the day all the more enjoyable.
At the fireworks store, the bard insists on a true fire work, one that will burst open to resemble a huge multicolored flower when it is set off. Drifting in and out of the various shops, the half-elf eventually happens upon Amon's House of Music. He feels compelled to spend that better part of the afternoon browsing the shop's collection of sheet music, and eventually auditioning some of the finer stringed instruments. After an improvised jam session (Perform=23) with one of the clerks, the bard eventually makes his departure and treats himself and his companion to a meal and a pint at the Message in a Bottle Inn.
When Xenia drops her bombshell of a question, the bard becomes obviously uncomfortable. Little beads of perspiration break out on his forehead, and he starts to tug uncomfortably at the collar of his shirt. Wynn looks around, anywhere, not to make eye contact with the copper haired rogue. "Is it getting hot in here?" he asks, rising from his seat and simultaneously signaling for the bill.
The normally loquacious bard is quiet as he and Xenia make their way back to the Fence Level. Back at the apartment, Wynn mumbles a "goodnight" to Miss Next and bolts up the stairs to his room. The better part of the next day is spent at the table on the top floor surrounded by crumpled up balls of cheap paper and spent ink pots as the bard works on his next epic. Before Daphne's party Wynn will head off to the nearest bathhouse. He will invite Lang, or any of the others who are around to come along. Upon his return, he will head off to the Giggling Ghost with the group.
Braxton Thursday October 7th, 2004 3:16:36 AM
Tags along with Florin for the next 24 hours.
Syr Thursday October 7th, 2004 3:50:26 AM
Once he is done helping Florin out the elf heads back home. Syr becomes quiet and slowly works his way to the roof. Sitting down on the edge, he stares out at the park where the orphanage once was.
Lost in his own thoughts he begins to ponder the direction of the group to himself, "Florin has just not been himself lately... The battle with the Anvil Hearts could have cost much. Any good leader should know that dividing ones forces is the surest way to create a weaker overall presence. And this whole business with Jella, granted she is a nice girl but I still disagree with his decisions where she is concerned. Ultimately though, are his decisions leading everyone down the wrong path? Right now, I'd have to say yes. How long should I indulge his vanity for the leadership role?"
Shaking his head and sighing, "If not Florin, then who? Most of the others are either two passive or too impulsive. for that matter, would I do a thorough job at it?"
Moving down from the roof, "Oh well, maybe things will look better after a good night's sleep?"
Tionel d20+10=11 Thursday October 7th, 2004 8:49:03 AM
Tionel arrives at the giggling ghost early and attempts a bungled job at singing a song about merlin the happy pig. Perhaps he's not drunk enough, he thinks to himself, and orders a drink. Since it's not the party yet, Tionel decides to take a bit of a break from the harshness of the late adventures and just enjoy a few relaxing brews, not exactly a rousing drunken revelry.
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