The Right Thing. (DM Jim) d20+8=22 d20+8=18 d20+8=15 d4+3=7 d4+3=6 d4+3=7 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 10:54:35 PM
The man slowly gets up with Leets's help, still holding his nose. "That cow broke my nose." He now has tears in his eyes he looks to Leets and points to his injured protrusion. Leets smiles some as he comments for Brahmah and Flat-top both to go in before him.
Flat-top enters the tavern through the door and is met by the shambles of the bar. Chairs are broken as well as tables and bodies lay about in different states of pain. He is going to head to the bar when some sailor turns and takes a swing at him (hit: 22 and damage: 7)."Another one of them halfies try'n ta sneak up on a body." That is all that you hear him comment about.
Zeoll remembers little of the location or the name of the person they are to see...that is mostly because the priest did not mention them. He did say that they would be met by a messenger though and that he would be from the magical library in Plateau City. Noticing the young human girl from earlier he makes his way over to see her after commenting to Kale. Getting her attention is easy as she looks to Zeoll and then to Brahmah. "Yes...I would love to talk." She almost stumbles over herself to cut a cute little bow to Zeoll.
Solgrin pushes open the front door of the somewhat dubious looking building to find a young man standing at a counter. He looks up as a little bell goes off. "May I help you sir?" When Solgrin looks back out the door to make sure his eyes are not deceiving him, for the room that he stands in is a pash looking sitting room. When he looks back the young man has been replaced by a young lady with blue spiked hair and way too much red lipstick on. You notice that she is holding a one foot long stick in her hand that she gently taps on the counter.
Kanchana finds the appple grove a nice little retreat, though it maybe a little too public. Still she settles down after calling out to whomever left behind the basket of apples. From her left and some distance into the orchard she hears a giggle that is suddenly cut short by a male voice. "Shhh...I think I heard someone." About four minutes later a pair of teenage human youngsters come into view. By the looks of their clothes and the sudden reddening of cheeks, it is obvious that they were doing something they should not have been. "I..a...was actually done." She picks up the basket and takes off at a fair clip, thought the basket does slow her. The young man is left looking rather sheepishly at Kanchana and turning redder by the minute.
Brahmah makes an apology to Zeoll as his memory was playing tricks on him with a different Chosen. He hurries to follow Flat-top into the bar only to bump into his friend as he is having a swing taken at him. "Look, more of them halfies" One drunk roars. "They always run in packs." Hollers another one. Suddenly Brahmah is set upon from each side by a sailors(hit 18 and damage 6: hit 15 and damage 7).
Gecktar and Toros both flank the poor man that came flying out of the bar as they look at the door. They are even more worried as Brahmah and Flat-top enter and the door shuts behind them. Gecktar is able to get the man's nose to stop bleeding when Toros rips off the cleanest piece of the drunks tunic.
(Brahmah and Flat-top are both flat footed this round having not expected to be attacked.)
(Those in the bar succeeding at a spot 16 highlight: Highlight to display spoiler: {You see both Lady Lira and her first mate in the fight, though separated. The Captain and first mate of the GossamerWing.})
Toros d20=10 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 11:57:07 PM
"I hope you do not mind your tunic" tells Toros, when he gives the cleanest piece he can find on drunk's clothes to Gecktar in order to stop bleeding. For a moment this also helps him to sweep the cloud of the thoughts that has surrounded him. He feels better now, as he has been somehow useful for someone. However still his mental stage is not as good as it can be, to recognize all that is going on around(d10, 10+5, 15<16)
Flat-top(AC 21 72/65hp) d20+6=22 d20+3=22 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 1:07:17 AM
OOC:Spot - 22, Grapple AC22
Flat-top was listening to Brahmah conversation, or as closly as a tipsie center can. When a fist hit him in the jaw, Flat-top (who is feeling no pain) grabs the brave two-legger,lift him up off the ground and bring his face up to his his own. "Now lookie at what you hav... berp! done? YouUu Slir! hav...hic! splash my Drrink?" Then proceds to wipe the bar with the mans body, after Flat-top in through with the clean up, Flat-top drop the man on his roump.
Flat-top turn to barkeeper, orders another drink, Turns to Brahmah to ask a question, "Heeey heeey! Captain! Lookie... Lookie...over there (pointing in a generald direction accross the room) T'iss the Cact... err... Captin and... and... and hers fist mite of the Gossimmaars Windie?" He look (as best he can)into Brahmah face, asking "Right??"
Brahmah d20+8=24 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 1:26:58 AM
Brahmah lets Pah'caw fly off as they enter the bar.
Both attacks miss Brahmah, however, he doesn't realize that they were after him and he just looks at them as they dance about.
(Spot 24) He notices Lira and approaches her with a knowing glance. "Hey there ladies." He makes it obvious that he doesn't want to be outwardly recognized. He knows that any one of the sailors in here would sell out the Chosen in a minute if they were recognized.
Facing them (Lira and the First Officer), he mouths the words silently, 'How have you been?'
Leets d20+3=5 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 3:45:01 AM
Leets enters the bar, and considers the chaos of the place with amazement...
"Wow! In some way it reminds me the feasts that were taking place after the battles in my hometown..."
"But I think less things were broken..."
The Centaur heads to the bar, searching for a bartender or what remains of him/her...
Gecktar Wednesday December 15th, 2004 4:22:15 AM
Gecktar seeing the scene inside the bar don't enter. He stays outside taking care of the poor man that recently learn how to fly...
"You should not spend your time in those place" says Gecktar to the drunk man.
Now that the door is closed he hopes those inside will sustain the fight...
Solgrin Wednesday December 15th, 2004 5:54:26 AM
Thinking to himself 'I must have found it.' Solgrin looks around.
Looking at the young lady Solgrin walks over and asks, "I would like to know if I have found the Star Mages Guild chapterhouse? If it is I would like to become a member."
Kale Wednesday December 15th, 2004 11:56:06 AM
Kale hangs about 10 ft behind Zeoll and just observes the conversation
Kanchana d20+1=14 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 4:53:58 PM
Kanchana has a surprised look about herself when she notes the reactions of the two young humans. She watches the young woman very quickly leave the scene.
"Oh, dear."
Kanchana smiles gently at the young man who looks rather uncomfortable. She is hoping that he doesn't panic or something.
"Forgive me for interupting your interlude. I hope it was enjoyable," she pauses trying to think of something appropriate to say next. "I sincerely hope the Great Mother blesses you two with many children."
Kanchana finishes brightly with her druidic logic. Now Kanchana is even beginning to feel a bit uncomfortable because the poor man is getting more embarrassed by the second. The druidess quickly looks down at herself and then back at the young man. She looks as if she was about to ask him something.
Quickly the she-wemic has a few thoughts about all of this. 'I know the situation is undeniably awkward... no one wants to - get caught. I wonder if my clothing bothers him too?? Maybe it is the sword?' Kanchana has of course realized ages ago that her clothing is not local high fashion; not that she is very preoccupied by this. She sheathes the sword again in the hope of looking at least a little less threatening. Kanchana seriously contemplates breaking off her musings and leaving the grove to the young man, so he will have time to compose himself.
(Diplomacy 14)
Zeoll d20+10=12 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 7:27:40 PM
Zeoll says tot he girl, "Young lady, why arre you following us? I do not think we have been intrroduced. My name is Zeoll. What is yourr name, and who arre you?"
He tries to get a hunch about her [Sense Motive check 12 oh well].
Actions around South Harbor. (DM Jim) d20+10=11 d20+10=28 d4+4=7 d4+4=6 d20+14=16 d20+14=16 d20+14=30 d8+4=11 d6+4=9 d6+4=8 d20+14=21 d6+6=7 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 9:42:05 PM
The man simply nods to Toros and takes his hand. "Better me tunic than the rest of me. He then glances to Gecktar as he speaks up and shakes his head. "No...this be a good place to drink, but I be goin home." The man starts off down the road, though a little wobbly. Gecktar and Toros are left to watch him as he goes. The both shakes thier heads and cannot understand it too much. They do hear another body slam into the door as they are standing around outside.
Flat-top easily grabs the drunk and lifts him up to use him as a barrag. The bartender just shakes his head from his place behind the bar as he protects his ladies. The drunk is able to cry out. "Hey ya be puttn me down...help boyos." It is then that he notices the two women from the GossamerWing and points them out to Brahmah.
Brahmah is not even touches by the two men as they miss him by miles. He does heed Flat-top's call and notices the two ladies. He makes his way in the general direction. Captain Lira is the first to notice him and she smiles. "Nice to see you back mate..." She smashes the man she was holding in a headlock over the head with a bottle and shakes herself off. Her first mate has just thrown another sailor at the closed door when she smiles to Brahmah then it fades. "Watch out..." She takes a hit in the back from a chair and goes to one knee.
Leets enters the bar with a look of amazement at the way the place looks. It is nothing like it had been earlier when they were here. He remembers another feast that had turned like this but with less mess. He spots the bartender as he is behind the bar with his barmaids, a big club in his hand.
Solgrin moves over to stand by the woman, errr half-orc that now stands by the counter. He inquires about the Star Mage Guild and if this is a chapterhouse. Dropping the wand the half-orc takes back on the form of the young man from earlier. "Why yes it is...your interested in joining??" He seems a little surprise and curious as he steps out from behind the counter. "Please this way and you can get a tour of our library to make a sure decision." He leads you towards a solid wall that he passes right through.
Kale stays near Zeoll as he moves forward to talk to the young girl. He does not plan on letting Zeoll out of his sight and maybe a little curiousity is there as well.
The young man turns even redder at Kanchana's comment and he cannot even bring himself to look her in the eye. When she speaks of children to him and a blessing with many, he does look up though. He suddenly turns white as he stammers. "A..a...her da will...oh no...he'll kill me....ya don't think...oh no...she could be...PREGNANT?" He does not even notice that she has put away the sword as he looks to the retreating form of the girl. "Ohhh, Millie..." He drops down to his knees with his head now in his hands as he starts to cry.
Zeoll talks calmly to the young girl as she stands there kicking at the dirt. His inquiries bring her face up with a big smile. "My name is Tash and I live here in this town with my da and ma." She furrows her brows for a minute and then cuts a little bow. "I a sorry mister Zeoll." She looks back up to him with a sense of hope in her eyes. "I was hoping that I could join The Chosen? You see my ma says that I am a girl and could not join ya. Now my da says that I am a human and need ta be a taur to join." She looks a little dejected as she kicks at the ground again. "I told them they both are wrong...but even my friends say that I am stupid." As she stands there almost on the verge of tears you sense no malice in her at all. She is most definitely telling the truth and she is exactly what she appears.
Flat-top finds himeself jumped by a pair of sailors that are answering the call for help from thier friend. They both take a swing at him with all intents to hurt someone for the insult to their friend (hit: 11 and damage: 7 / hit: 28 and damage: 6).
Even with the warning Brahmah finds a man swinging a chair at his back (hit: 16 and damage: 11). While the two from earlier have decided to try again at hitting the big bruiser from each side again (hit: 16 and damage: 9/ hit: 30 and damage: 8).
Leets who had just walked into the tavern to find it a mess is face to face with a man that must weigh in at about four hundred pounds. The sailor's gap toothed grin is followed by a ham sized fist aiming for his head (hit: 21 and damage: 7).
The fight so far in the bar is showing no signs of dying down anytime soon.
[Flat-top and Brahmah once again consider yourselves flat footed. Leets will be flat footed as well for this round.]
Leets d20+6=16 Thursday December 16th, 2004 2:28:27 AM
As he was about to yell at the bartender, Leets turns his head and receives a huge fist right in the nose. Holding his face with one hand, he rises his eyes to the big man who just attacked him...
"Hey! Are you crazy?!?"
If the man looks drunk (heal check 16), Leets will just prepare to defend himself.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) d20+17=27 d20+7=23 Thursday December 16th, 2004 5:04:27 AM
Just as one of the chairs breaks over the spine of the large dark minotaur, Brahmah cringes as splinters shower his eyes.
Straightening up, his eyes narrow, a curl forms on one corner of his mouth and he slowly turns to the one that connected. He glares down at the man who is standing there. Quick as a flash, the Captain of the Chosen palms the human's head like a melon with a single hand (Grapple of 27).
If the grapple is successful, Brahmah brings the man swinging into his friend standing on the other side (using the man as an improvised weapon and oversized weapon, hitting AC 23)[How much damage does a human body do? :)].
If grapple fails, he'll simply plow the man with a fist. (AC 23)
(Further role playing to come.)
Kale Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:38:43 AM
Kale tries to hide a snicker at the girl's comments. A human being a Chosen? I've never heard anything more ridiculous in all my life. Zeoll needs to set her straight. Kale thinks to himself
Kanchana Thursday December 16th, 2004 8:03:01 AM
The druidess stares wide-eyed at the crying young man. She carefully sorts through what he was just saying.
"Kill you? *clears her throat once* Hasn't anyone explained Nature's Way to you? There may not be any children... though children are the greatest gift Mother Wold gives us..."
Kanchana moves over to the shaken man and pats him carefully on the shoulder.
"Don't panic. If you two love each other enough then speak with her sire. He won't kill you for being truthful."
Kanchana speaks in soft soothing tones, still trying to calm the young human down. Kanchana wonders if she should offer to talk to the girl's father on behalf of the poor man.
Flat-top d20+3=20 d20+3=19 d20+3=22 Thursday December 16th, 2004 8:29:43 AM
Flat-top notices the girls as Brahmah had pointed out, But what he sees is four girls. Flat-top waves at the girls and ask them "Hi! Girls! Can I hhan another dri...??"(Smack! Smack) Flat-top get hit from behind, Flat-top turns around (will attemp to) grab the two men by the head and bang the two head together. Asking the bartender (over his shoulder)"Now! like I was trying to say Can I have another drink!".
OOC: grapple head#1 AC 20, grapple head#2 AC19 and hitting the two heads together AC 22. And I will let the damages up to you, Dear DM.
Gecktar Thursday December 16th, 2004 3:23:49 PM
Gecktar prefers to stay outside the bar...
Solgrin Thursday December 16th, 2004 5:21:02 PM
Wtih a look of surprise Solgrin says "Yes I am very intersted in joining. Please would enjoy a tour of the library and any other facilities."
Solgrin will then follow aftr the gentelman. As Solgrin nears the wall that the gentleman walked through he will steel himself and continue through the wall following his guide.
While being shown around Solgrin will ask "has the guild opened any chapter houses on the Taur Isles yet? What have you heard about this holy war that is getting ready to start?"
Zeoll d20+21=32 Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:32:39 PM
Zeoll smles at the girl and tries to set her at ease. He makes sure that the crocodile is at peace. (Diplomacy check 32 for the turn)
"Tash of South Harrborr, thank you forr yourr enthusiasm and supporrt. But you have to underrstand that none of the Chosen asked to join. None of us decide who can join. We werre all of us Chosen. Chosen by Domi himself!"
"You can only become Chosen if Domi chooses you. And you will know if that happens!"
"But we Taurrs need steadfast frriends like you! I would love forr you to be a Frriend of Taurrs. In fact, if you say yes, you will be the firrst! I want to crreate a chain of TaurrFrriends across all of New Elenna."
"If you say yes, then I will do my best to stay in touch with you fairrly often. Yourr job will be to listen forr news, especially about Taurrs and the Taurr Islands. You must not tell anyone you arre a Taur Frriend. Frrom time to time I will visit you, orr anotherr TaurrFrriend might come by. Will you join us as a frriend and ally?"
"If you way yes, then come to this spot everry day when you can." Zeoll indicates a location that stands out.
"Look forr a small bird in this place, with a note tied to its leg. If you find a birrd like this, then take the note frrom it. It will have a message for you."
[OOC: Next level I'll be taking leadership, and with it, the ability to gain low-power followers. This seems like a good place to start.]
More Happenings Around South Harbor. (DM Jim) d20+4=8 d20+4=15 d20+4=22 d20+14=16 d6+6=7 d20+14=31 d6+6=11 d20+14=20 d8+4=12 d20+14=21 d4+4=7 Thursday December 16th, 2004 9:24:55 PM
Leets finds himself taking a shot in the puss. It had actually rocked his head back as he grabs his nose. The man is obviously not drunk, but he does laugh at you as he pulls back for another shot.
Brahmah easily grabs the man with his one hand and flings him bodily into the one on the other side. The man behind Brahmah takes a look at his unbroken chair and shakes his head.
Kale finds the idea of a human child a Chosen a laughable thing and he hides a snicker from the girl who is talking to Zeoll.
Kanchana finds herself spending her time comforting a young man that is suddenly take by the idea of his girlfriend being pregnant. She tries to reassure him as she shakes her head in wonder. She just hopes that her sage advice will give the man some power to come to terms with his dilemma.
Flat-top is able to grab the one man but the other is less drunk and slips away. Not having been able to grab the other one he slams the ones head into the bar and lets him slump to the floor as he orders another drink.
Gecktar stays outside of the bar and leans against the wall as he wonders about this and that.
Toros looks to the door and then to Gecktar but makes no move to enter the bar himself. He wonders if they should lend some help or just stand here and admire the weather.
Solgrin follows along after the young man, steeling himself at the wall...but passes through easily. He questions the man about both the guild chapterhouses and the war in the Taur Islands. He is shown a larger room that holds several sections of scrolls slid into slots with corresponding labels above them, each in reference to the type of magic that they represent. He then takes Solgrin into look at a series of rooms that contain areas for creating items and doing other research.
As Zeoll talks to the girl her face falls for a second and then brightens as he continues to speak to her. For a few minutes she can only shake her head up and down. Zeoll feels that The Chosen may have just made a true friend...one that will last through the test of time.
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The big man takes another swing at Leets as he just laughs in his face. His fist once again comes in to talk for him to be followed by his other fist as well (hit: 16/31 and damage: 7/11).
The guy behind Brahmah brings the chair in again at his back (hit: 20 and damage: 12). The guy that he threw into his friend slowly gets up off the floor, spitting and fuming mad. His friend also gets up and taps his friend on the shoulder as he indicates Brahmah, the both nod.
Flat-top finds himself with only one person taking another slug at him (hit: 21 and damage: 7). The other one is laying on the floor unconscious.
The young man looks to Kanchana and dries his eyes as he shakes his head. "You are right of course...and I do love her." He slowly stands as he looks to Kanchana still blushing. "I am so sorry...I must get a ring." He starts to take off at a run but hollers back over his shoulder. "Thanks for the help." Soon he is gone from sight.
The young girl nods her head to Zeoll and gets a grin on her face. "Of course I will be a friend of the taurs." She makes as if locking her lips and holds out her hand to Zeoll. "Your secret is mine to keep." She sighs and looks to the sky for a few seconds. "Please Domi...could my wish come true and you use me even more." She breaks into a bigger grins as she looks to Kale as well but says nothing. She figures that he is the loner type and not given to talking much.
The young man does not stop as he addresses Solgrin. "This would be the small library that we have. Spells are on scrolls that are in categories by their type and each is labeled...these are conjurations spells." He indicates a shelf that he is nearest with a look of some pride. There are several large tables and even some smaller tables in the room. Several plush chairs line the walls that make it comfortable for those wizards that visit. "Now on through here are the rooms set up for making items and other projects that should not be taken care of in the library." Looking into the rooms you notice that each is furnished with the basics and that is even appears as if alchemy tools and the like can be brought in.
Lira moves to help out her mate and finds her path blocked by a pair of roughs holding daggers in their hands. Lira on the other hand is unarmed as far as you can tell and not ready for a knife fight.
Her first mate takes another shot to the back with a chair and she takes a little time to get back up as three more move in her direction.
Toros Thursday December 16th, 2004 10:46:45 PM
"Gecktar, don't you think to have a look at inside, to see what is going on in there." Toros asks to Gecktar, who seems to prefer staying outside.
Toros does not want to enter by himself, but he also feels uncomfortable to know that something is going on in there, while he stays outside. It is easy to notice his discomfort from his behaviours - he continuously moves from one side to other side of the main entrance.
Kanchana d20+3=17 d20+5=23 Friday December 17th, 2004 5:38:57 AM
Kanchana smiles widely, and was going to say "my pleasure" but the young man ran off too fast.
She looks down at the grass and offers a new quick prayer to Mother Wold. "Mother please do not let him get killed. It has been a rare thing for me to actually witness true love of late. Please let them have a long and happy life together."
Kanchana looks off towards the town. 'Mother and Father will give me; and the others I hope, answers in time. Mayhaps they will even tell me something more about the sword.' The druidess cannot put aside the feeling that the fey sword might have something to do with the up coming troubles the Chosen will surely face.
Before leaving the apple tree grove Kanchana will bless it in Mother Wold's name and hope that there will be a good harvest for the town the following seasons.
Kanchana will rapidly make her way back into town. She has probably been gone from the others for a few hours? Inevitably she will notice Toros and Gecktar standing outside the pub. Kanchana will slow down and have a look of curiousity and slight confusion on her face.
She will address both of the Chosen (Toros and Gecktar) at the same time. "Where are the others? Why aren't you with them?" At about this time she might very well hear the ruckus inside the pub. If she does she will look inside and mouth "oh". Then she will add (speaking only to herself) "figures". Kanchana will not enter the pub, but will remain outside waiting more or less patiently. Kanchana looks around for another place to get a meal.
(looking for a place to get something to eat: Search 17, Spot 23)
Gecktar d20+3=23 Friday December 17th, 2004 5:42:53 AM
"Well, friend" Gecktar anwswers "Let's have a glance inside to see if our friends are not in a dire posture."
Gecktar will then open the door an look inside ready to avoid a blow for the drunken people inside.
(Spot check 23 ouhouhouh !)
Kale Friday December 17th, 2004 6:39:30 AM
Kale, impressed on how Zeoll has manipulated the little girl into spying for them, walks up to Zeoll and says "We need to get going. We have things to do." then, as an afterthought, he acknowelges the little girl with a nod of his head.
Flat-top d20+3=23 d20+3=8 2d4(4+3)=7 Friday December 17th, 2004 7:35:03 AM
Flat-top now is staring to run out of paitent, "Now! Listen Here! Skumbag! (Hic) Youz interfearinggg... withs a Centauurs drnking! thasss not... Burp! nnice." With that said Flatop give the bum a one-two punch (AC23 (critical punch) - AC8 (miss) - Damages (on critical) 7hp).
Flat-top yells at him, "Now... err Now! If yuze have the...Hic! gomppshin to get ups. I'lll gives yuz my... my... Hooven Ringediny..,Burp!"
Flat-top will turn back to the bar and start looking for his drink.
Solgrin Friday December 17th, 2004 4:24:30 PM
Solgrin continues along with his guide while looking around with the look of a child looking in a candy store.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) AC 25 Friday December 17th, 2004 6:05:37 PM
The large taur is missed again.
Brahmah sees one of the men nod and he looks at the duo who are about to gang up on him. "Ya boys better be sure. Try me, I'll make you famous." He states simply with a grin. He glares down at them and a massive hand comes to rest on a sword hilt. (Goes Defensive, +4 dodge bonus) The dark taur stands there, waiting, dark eyes unblinking.
Zeoll Friday December 17th, 2004 10:35:40 PM
Zeoll has a few last words for the girl. "Tash of South Harrborr, I will rrememberr you. And you will hearr frrom us. Look forr the messengerr in the spot I have descrribed!"
He adds in Tauric to Kale, "Thanks! Let's get back. I bet those guys have found trrouble by now!"
Zeoll heels Croc and follows Kale.
Leets d20+7=19 d20+2=15 d4+2=6 d4+2=6 Sunday December 19th, 2004 1:15:06 PM
Sharpening his look at the man when he realize he's not even drunk, Leets is about to get a grip on his club, but prefers to play it hand to hand.
He blocks the first next blow of the big man, but not the second. However, he's ready this time...
"Ok! I didn't want to enter this game, but you let me no choice!"
"Your mother should have told you it's a bad plan to mess up with a Centaur!"
Leets then sends both hooves in the man's stomach (19/15 for 6/6 damage).
Brahmah (75/83 hps) AC 25 Monday December 20th, 2004 6:48:13 PM
He remains standing, and waiting for the blow.
The Fights and Breaking it Up. (DM Jim) d20+8=20 d8+6=12 d20+6=14 d20+6=11 d20+6=8 d20+6=20 d20+6=8 d8+6=10 d6+6=8 d6+6=11 d20+6=24 d20+6=11 d20+6=22 d6+6=11 d6+6=8 d6+6=10 Monday December 20th, 2004 10:00:28 PM
The young man leads Solgrin back into the main room and slips behind the counter. Turning he looks to Solgrin and nods to him. "I hope that you find out chapter house to your liking?" With another look her taps the counter lightly and a book comes walking across the counter with a pen lightly tucked inside. "Now you have two choices if you are still interested...just the regular dues of 150gold or a lifetime membership of 1500gold." He indicates the book and smiles again as he looks on waiting. "You will of course need to sign in and payment is due immediately."
Toros paces as he ponders the idea of having a look inside. Not able to hold it any longer he looks to Gecktar and inquires if they should check on thier friends.
Kanchana thanks Mother Wold for her little gift to not only the young man and woman but to herself as well. She then asks Mother Wold to bless the orchard and make it prosper for years to come. Finally she slips back into town and goes looking for the group, only to find Gecktar and Toros standing outside of the tavern. A quick look inside tells her why they maybe staying outside, so she looks around for another place to get a bite. Down the road about a block and a half she sees a nice little bistro with chairs and tables outside.
Gecktar takes a look inside, his curiousity getting the better of him or maybe just worry. He sees that his three friends are beset by drunks but maybe not in that bad of shape. Now the first mate of the GossamerWing is another story altogether as is the Captain that is facing off against three knife wielders.
Kale lets Zeoll know that they need to be moving along, but does nod to the girl as he passes. It amazes him sometimes as to the depths of his friends silvered tongue.
Flat-top flattens the drunk that is disturbing him with a well placed punch though his second try goes wide. He rages at the man for disturbing him while trying to get a drink and then turns back to the bar. He never has noticed that the bartender is protecting his ladies.
Brahmah lays his hands on his weapons as he looks to the three who are about to take him on. He just gives them a smile and then a few words of advice.
Zeoll leaves the girl with words of his friendship with her and that she is now an unofficial/official member of The Chosen. As he leaves her with words to meet at this spot everyday he slips off with Kale and his croc. The girl just smiles as she waves to the two of them. She then turns and starts home a spring in her step.
Leets is outraged that this man would attack him for no reason and the man is not even drunk. He brings both hooves into the man's stomach and knocks the wind out of him.
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The big man doubles over in pain as Leets catches him in the gut. But he quickly raised back up with both his fists locked together, aiming for Leets's chin (hit: 20 and damage: 12).
Cursing his luck the man tries once again to smash the chiar into Brahmah's back (hit: 16 and damage: 10). Though the two men stop for a few seconds it is only to spit out a little blood and then they charge in at Brahmah (hit: 13and damage: 8 / hit: 22 and damage: 11).
Flat-top's thug takes the shot and comes back with one of his own (hit: 24 and damage: 11). He is joined by two more thugs that hit at Flat-top's back as he turns back to the bar (hit: 13 and damage: 8 / hit: 24 and damage: 10).
Lira side-steps the dagger wielder and scoops up a broken chair leg as she does. With a new weapon of her own she faces off against the two ruffs with daggers.
The first mate finds herself pinned to the floor by three more roughs who show up to help out thier friend. While she is down the man kicks her in the side with a well placed blow.
Charging down the street all of the sudden are several armed guards, most likely the local military or police. They appear to be heading for the tavern where the fight is at. There is little time to do much as they are traveling rather quickly and will be there in another minute.
With your next post please let me know what you would like to do for the Holidays. Should we put the game on hold starting Wednesday and restart after New Years? Suggestions??
Brahmah (75/83 hps) AC 26 Monday December 20th, 2004 10:40:35 PM
Brahmah ducks the chair, side steps(10ft) the two charging and briefly looks around for some form of non-lethal weapon.
"Boys, I'm getting a wee bit upset here. I simply wanted a drink. Now you've interrupted that. I may have to get violent." He decides that it may be a good time to actually draw his swords as he's side-stepping (move action), this bar fight was quickly escelating into a major situation. Lira and the first mate were also getting into a situation they may not walk away from.
He goes fully defensive again(standard action), this time, fully prepared to do major harm. He hopes that the tavern will survive the brawl.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) AC 26 (addendum) Monday December 20th, 2004 10:42:57 PM
He quickly looks over at Lira. "Captain, are these three your?" Making sure that he knows which are he lads and which are free game.
Gecktar Tuesday December 21st, 2004 3:51:17 AM
Gecktar eyes widen when he realize what's happening in the tavern. Seeing the first mate in dire position, he shows the scene to Kanchana and Zeoll and says "Look ! We must lead the guards here rapidly or Lira may lose her first mate."
"Guards ! Guards !" does he adds loudly.
He decides to act casting threads of magical force to hold one of the men that threaten the first mate (casting Hold Person DC15)
Flat-top d20+3=21 d20+3=20 d20+10=28 d20+10=29 d4=3 d4=4 d4+4=8 d4+4=6 d4+4=7 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 5:56:07 AM
After being hit by this low life and two more tugs, Flat-top shout at the bartender "Get your ladies out of here! There going to be some blood splatter around here!". Flat-top will hit the low life with a one-two punch, then rear his body up and give the other two his frount hove(with the hove-rings+2).
hand to Hand attack AC21 & AC20, damages 3+4=7hp. Hooves attack AC28 & AC29(critical), Damages 8hp & 6+7=13hp.
Kale Tuesday December 21st, 2004 7:00:25 AM
walking down the street, Kale cringes at the attention that is being drawn to him and Zeoll. "Can you do anything about that?" Kale asks Zeoll as he points to Croc. "Im tired at being gawked at."
Zeoll Tuesday December 21st, 2004 10:02:44 AM
Zeoll, heading now in the direction in which he thinks he can find the rest of the Chosen, notes that a bunch of town guards just ran past Kale, Croc, and himself. "That can't be good!" he calls to Kale, and starts running. "Come on!"
He hears, or maybe just senses intuitively, that Gecktar is calling him. "WE'RRE COMING!" he thinks hard and yells at the same time.
Leets d20+7=22 d20+2=14 d4+2=5 d4+2=3 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 11:43:37 AM
Leet's receives the man's smashing hands right in the chin and spins because of the violence of the attack, but he counter attacks imediately with his back hooves (22/14 for 5/3 damage).
"WILL YOU END THIS! OH!!!"
Toros d20=20 d20=14 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 12:17:40 PM
"Gecktar, when the guards come, the Chosen inside can also be in trouble. The guards may not care whose fault is this and take us all to the prison - and I do not want that!"
"Kanchana, perhaps we should try to talk with the guards instead of doing anythingelse... I will go to meet them..."
"...perhaps this will help strengthen our case"
Saying this, Toros will cast his spell and create an "illusion" of several sailors with arms. Making it certain that the sailors can be seen by the approaching guards, he will move the sailors from the entrance of the bar to the nearest street against the direction of the guards, making the sailors look like retreating and escaping from the scene.
As the sailors disappears on the corner of the street he will end concentrating on them, and start running and shouting towards the guards: "Help help! Guards! These sailors attacked us! Some of them escaped but there are still some inside. Our friends are also in the bar. They need your help." He will also point out the direction where his illusions moved.
By doing so, he will try to look like one who is a victim of the scene. He hopes the vision of running-away sailors will make the case that some sailors are the criminals and the taurs are their victims.
Toros-OOC Tuesday December 21st, 2004 12:25:30 PM
I guess I can continue my normal posting during the holiday period.
So, for me we can continue posting, if everyone agrees.
OOC Cayzle Tuesday December 21st, 2004 12:36:00 PM
I'll be here for the duration!
Solgrin Tuesday December 21st, 2004 5:56:44 PM
Solgrin smiles at his guide then says "Yes, I really found the guild chapter house very interesting. Okay let me get you the money I will be taking the lifetime membership please." Solgrin then pulls out of his haversack a few smaller pouches and counts out 1500 gold pieces. Solgrin then immediately signs the book that was indicated. "Here you go 1500 gold and my signiture" comments Solgrin. "Is there something for me to prove mymembership should I go to another chapter house or the Star Tower?" asks Solgrin.
When finished Solgrin will tell the guide "Thank you for all your help." After which Solgrin will then leave the chapter house and go looking for the other Chosen.
Kanchana d20+8=19 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 8:24:04 PM
Kanchana was about to walk away from the pub and go to the bistro; in fact she has already taken many steps.
Gecktar calls for aid and Kanchana exerts her will to ignore it (will check 19, going against her natural behaviour to aid others). She seems to be able to do that in this instance.
The wemic druidess will neither help the guards nor hinder them.
Toros then asks her to help talk to the guards. Kanchana certainly has an enigmatic reply to that.
"Toros, they sowed the seed let them reap the harvest they have sowed."
The druidess is of course referring to the fact that she is afraid that the Chosen in the bar aren't entirely innocent in the pub debacle. Thus she is willing to leave them to their own devices for now. Kanchana does stop and wait to see what the guard will do. The she-wemic sits and waits calmly off to the side, wishing that she had stayed at the grove instead. She should be far enough away from the pub to not be implicated in the brawl in any shape way or form.
Kanchana will only speak to the guard if spoken to before they take any measures to end the bar brawl. She will negotiate on behalf of the Chosen if they are arrested and any intervention becomes necessary. She will not take part in Toros' ruse with the illusory sailors. Kanchana will certainly deny any claims that she herself was attacked.
Kanchana frowns noticably at Toros for saying that they all were attacked - of course the guards can't see her reaction since they haven't passed her by yet.
Bar Fight Coming to a Close. (DM Jim) d20+8=27 d8+6=13 d20+8=10 d20+8=14 d20+8=15 d6+4=6 d6+4=6 d6+4=9 d20+8=11 d20+8=10 d20+8=15 d6+4=10 d6+4=10 d6+4=8 d20+8=14 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 12:08:56 AM
Brahmah contemplates the few men before him and once again gives them a warning. He inquires of Lira if these ones are hers and she shakes her head no.
Gecktar starts to find that his friends maybe in over thier heads. He hollers out for the guards as he casts a spell into the crowd of people in the bar, trying to immobilize one of the attacker.
Flat-top retaliates in kind as he sees no other choice and he is getting madder by the minute. All of his attacks find places to land on his assailants and they stagger under the attacks.
Kale comments to Zeoll about the crocodile as it seems to be drawing alot of attention to them.
Zeoll watches as the guards pass them by at a fair clip and shakes his head. He figures that this means trouble and the sight of Gecktar calling to him doubles that. He decides to double time it to get to the tavern that looms ahead.
Leets smashes hooves into the big man but his one hoof just slides off the man's jelly-rolls. He yells at the man trying to drive some sense into him.
Toros decides that he will create an illusion of running sailors and try and give his friends a chance to get fair treatment. He then hails down the guards and tries to explain things so that it paints The Chosen more favorably.
Solgrin quickly takes the man up on the offer for a lifetime membership as that figures to be the best deal. He is rather happy at this time and will leave as soon as the man has him taken care of. Money and signatures quickly exchange from Solgrin to the man to finalize the deal.
Kanchana stops to see what will happen with the barfight and the other Chosen but she makes no move to intefere. She even refuse, in one way or another, to help out in talking to the guards as they race up.
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The big man gives out a laugh, but you are not sure if it is because Leets want to stop the fight or from your blows. He sends another series of punches at your body as he laughs (hit: 27 and damage: 13).
Cursing his luck one last time the man throws the chair at Brahmah's head in flustration (hit: 10 and damage: 6). The other two men just shakes their heads and smile. "You can talk well..for now." They both move in on Brahmah again with all intents of hurting now, as you see the flash of steel (hit: 14 and damage: 6 / hit: 15 and damage: 9).
Taking the punishement that Flat-top is able to dish out the men shake it off with some ease. It appears that they have been in thier share of fights and not unuse to taking a blow. The men came back in at Flat-top but this time he also may notice the hint of steel from each person (hit: 11 and damage: 10 / hit: 10 and damage: 10 / hit: 15 and damage: 8).
Lira brings the club in at the one man and he lets out a scream as the leg connects with his arm at the elbow. The other rough comes in and gets Lira lightly in the side and then skips back. The first man is now on the ground holding a broken arm, the bone clearly visible.
Yondana, the first mate, squirms under the pile of body and finally gets a good position to get some leverage. With the strength known of her kind she throws off the three men that had piled on top of her. Still she takes another shot to the head from the last man. One of the men that she throws off seems to be unable to move as he hits the floor.
The guards reach the inn and looks to Toros as he tells them of the attack. The captain of the guard just snorts and give the group the once over and shakes his head. "Likely story...you don't even look harmed." With a snap of his fingers four guards fall out of formation to take up positions around the two taurs outside of the tavern. "Hold these two men till we get done in there. He nods to Kanchana as he pulls open the door and once again he shakes his head. "Draw steel my men but do not use it till we find out the happenings." The guards move into the tavern with practiced ease.
The young man at the Star Guild chapterhouse smiles at Solgrin and takes his money. He deposits it into a small bin that is located under his counter and nods. "Yes off course." He hands Solgrin a small medallion on a chain, a star with the stamp of the chapter house is located on the back. "That item cannot be duplicated by anyone and is your pass to the guildhouses...the Woldian L in the center means that you have bought a lifetime membership." As Solgrin signs the book it jiggles and giggles as if being tickled. The man behind the counter just rolls his eyes and shakes his head.
[spot vs 12 to notice the appearance of bladed weapons being drawn]
Toros Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 12:23:09 AM
When the captain talks with him Toros tries to explain "We are fine and unharmed, as we managed to stay outside, but our friends are inside and they need your help. Please hurry."
He indeed did not mean all the Taurs, but the Taurs inside are in danger from the beginning. However he still plays his role to ask for help from the guards.
Then Toros stands there calmly, showing his good intentions and his position not to create trouble but in need to be guarded. And he is being guarded by four man after all...
Brahmah (75/83 hps) AC 22 d20+15=21 d20+16=27 d20+10=29 d20+10=16 d20+11=19 2d4(2+2)+13=17 d6+10=14 2d4(3+1)+13=17 2d4(1+1)+13=15 d4=3 d6+10=14 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 1:38:05 AM
OOC: The first line in your DM post Jim, is confusing. Who is the 'Big Man' hitting? Brahmah(I'm assuming.)? Flat-top? Etc?
Brahmah grits his teeth in ever-growing anger and contempt for the humans before him. Laughing and carrying on.
Flashbacks to his time on the docks, working, then suddenly, attacked from behind, being hit, cut, 'Oh my ear, ow!'.... then his tail is lopped off, its at my feet. 'I don't want to go...' Then kidnapped, dragged, by the humans. From the ship. Must fight.
These memories flash so quickly in Brahmah's head that he can't control his anger anymore.
He just snaps.
"STOP! STOP! STOP! GRRRSTOP!" His blades move so quickly thats it is nearly impossible that he could be moving that fast. Splitting his attacks between targets, the whirlwind that was Brahmah finally subsides and comes to a rest, breathing deeply and steadily.
(Seal of Whooping activated, lasts one round) (favored enemy humans, AC 21, 27, 29(crit threat 16?), and 19 for 17, 14, 17(35 if crit) and 14 damage)
Leets d20+7=24 d20+2=20 d4+2=5 d4+2=4 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 2:50:26 AM
A little bit angered at the man's reaction, Leets has to struggle with his will to drow his club...
Instead of this, he will now try to knock out the man, still using his hooves (Attack 24/20, damages 5/4).
Kanchana d20+5=23 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 4:10:03 AM
Kanchana nods politely and respectfully to the guard captain. She certainly notices that the guards have drawn their swords. Kanchana feels a small knot of worry in her stomach. She makes herself stay sitting right where she is though.
(Spot 23)
Flat-top d20+3=21 d20+3=18 d20+10=26 d20+10=29 d4=3 d4=4 d4+4=5 d4+4=8 d4+4=6 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 5:39:10 AM
OOC:Yes! DM of mine Who is the Big Man hitting? Brahmah? Flat-top? or Leets?. If the Big Man is hitting Flat-top? Then this centaur is almost out like a light??.
Flat-top is now facing the tugs, but unaable to get to his beloved Morninstar, so he'll jabs and give them the hooves again. But he does not notice the guards coming into the bar.
Flat-top Hand to Hand attacks AC21 & AC18, Damages 3hp & 4hp. The hooves attack AC26 & Ac29(critical), Damages 5hp & 8+6=14hp.
Kale d20+12=28 Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 6:44:58 AM
Turning the corner and seeing the guards that surround Gektar and Kachanga draw their weapons and plunge into the bar, Kale grabs ahold of Zeoll and says "Lets wait and see what happens. If they are arrested, we may be more use to them if we're not seen right now." then, without waiting for Zeoll's response, Kale ks into the nearest shadow and waits to see what happens(hide in shadows of 28)
Clarification by DM. (DM Jim) Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 11:01:39 AM
Sorry for the confusion. The big man is after Leets. I amended that in my above post for records as well. Thanks for pointing it out.
Solgrin Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 4:13:42 PM
Solgrin accepts the item then places it around his neck sliding the medalion under his shirt.
Solgrin then heads off to find the rest of the Chosen.
Zeoll Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 4:22:02 PM
The liontaur stands with Kale to see how best to lend his assistance.
Kanchana Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 5:53:28 PM
Kanchana waits to see what will happen now that the guards have begun their work.
The Instant Stop. (DM Jim) Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 10:28:00 PM
Toros tries to make a quick explaination to the Captain but finds that he is most likely talking to a man that has other duties at the minute. Toros does make no moves to cause any trouble and maybe the four armed guards has something to do with it.
Brahmah snaps as memories flood his mind. He is suddenly a flurry of action that leaves all of the men around him with heavy wounds. He tries to steady his breathing as he lets his weapons slip a little.
Leets once again slams his hooves into the big man who continues to laugh at the attacks. It seems that this man will not be going down anytime soon.
Kanchana acknowledges the Captain as he nods to her, but her worry increases as weapons are drawn. Still she stays seated and ponders what may come next.
Flat-top is able to deliver a telling blow with one fist but he other goes wide on the man as he dodges to the side. The other man is not as lucky as he takes both hooves and crashes to the floor, unconscious.
Kale pulls Zeoll up short as he spots the guards on the way to the tavern. He comments to Zeoll that they maybe more use outside now then up their with the rest. He slips into the shadows provided by the wall by an alley and watches.
Solgrin is happy with his current business done and slips the medallion around his neck with some pride. He leaves after thanking the man once again and heads out to find his fellow Chosen. He easily spots Kanchana, Toros and Gecktar near the entrance of the tavern with four men with swords pulled. He even spots Zeoll as he slips over towards the alley to watch from that vantage point.
Zeoll cannot fault Kale with his logic and slips over to stand near him in the alleyway. His thoughts turn to how to best help out the group, depending on the situation.
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The Captain leads his men into the bar and they easily spread out for maximum coverage, but close enough to stop any fights. The Captain takes in the scene and shakes his head, his eyes turning to steel. "Drop the weapons and stand your ground!" About that time the back door to the place opens and another six guards move in from that part of the tavern.
The sailor roughs that are still standing and breathing drop thier weapons within seconds. You notice that they keep their hands in a position that the Captain can see them very well. It seems that most of those fighting have been in this situation before and know the Captain.
The bartender shakes his head and then lets out a sigh. "Girls...gone about your business and lets clean up." He then slips out from behind the bar, having layed his club back under the bar. He makes his way to the Captain and takes the man's hand. "Thank you Captain for showing up so quickly...they had little time to break much of anything." The Captain simply nods as he waits for his orders to be followed to the letter."
The barwomen start to clean up the mess as best they can with men scattered about. They are none too gentle about it as they kick people out of thier way. One guy that gets kicked seems to be alive but frozen as if paralyzed. This brings the Captain to look around again for a spellcaster in the tavern, though he sees noone that would fit the bill. "Who is the spellcaster?" The door is open all the time to let in more light and give the guards an advantage in a fight, so those outside can hear.
Gecktar d20+8=16 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 6:09:30 AM
Gecktar advances and says "I am". And with a sign of his hand dispel the spell holding the man. "Just tried to stop some part of the fight but you're much more efficient than I could ever be I must admit" does he add.
(diplomacy check 16)
Flat-top Thursday December 23rd, 2004 9:05:27 AM
Flat-top stops at the Captain of the Guard's Command. But keep his fists up, to see what the two brawlers (who are still standing) are going to do next. Flat-top is starting to sober up, whispers to the two scumb-bags,'Sssissie... burp! pantsss!"
Leets Thursday December 23rd, 2004 1:17:32 PM
Leets, wondering if the battle is really over or not, looks around and realizes everybody freezed. He stands hands on the hips, having no weapon to drop, and throws a nasty look at the big man who attacked him for no reason...
Kanchana Thursday December 23rd, 2004 4:19:50 PM
Kanchana was not close enough to the pub for the guard to have thoughts of associating her with Gecktar, Toros or any of the Taurs in the pub. The only thing she would seem to have in common with them is the fact that she is a Taur as well, but nothing more outwardly.
Kanchana continues to wait to see what happens next. If she spots Solgrin before any of the others she will make sure that he stays with her and does not enter the pub or go near it.
Toros d20=20 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 9:12:23 PM
Toros stands and waits where he is, looking around outside.
Captain Takes Control. (DM Jim) Thursday December 23rd, 2004 11:29:20 PM
Gecktar advances into the tavern and admits that he was the one that hit the man with the hold person spell. He notices that the Captain does not seem upset, but maybe a little thankful.
Flat-top finds that the alcohol he drank is starting to wear off with the adrenaline of the fight and all. He follows the Captain's orders but keeps himself ready for trouble from the sailors.
Leets glares down the big man that had attacked him for no reason. Though he does follow the Captain's orders as well. He wonders and hopes that the fight is over.
Kanchana had been able to keep herself disassociated from the group as the guards and Captain had went into the tavern. She hopes that is for the best as this will allow her to help out should the need arise. She tries to catch sight of Solrin but does not see him yet.
Toros stands his ground and watches the goings on outside as the four guards continue to keep watch.
Kale monitors the situation from his hidey hole by the alleyway with Zeoll. So far noone has come out of the bar but also it sounds as if no fighting is going on as well.
Zeoll keeps his place by Kale and shakes his head some as he ponders what will happen next. Will the group be taken to jail or will the Captain let them go. For a minute he would not mind being a fly on the tavern wall.
Solgrin walks down the streets of South Harbor returning greetings from those that speak to him. Despite the fact that this is a mostly human town he finds it nice enough, at least the people are nice and friendly. Moving further down the street he ponders what to do...move over with Kale and Zeoll or move on down the street to the tavern.
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The Captain gives Gecktar a nod of his head and it appears that he is thanking the taur for keeping down the bloodshed. Turning his head back to the barkeep, secure that his men can handle anything for the moment, he speaks to him first. "Well Master Dunkirk...what was the cause of this fracase and who started it?" Looking to the taurs standing around he has little doubt that they did not start it, seasoned veterans like them would have moped the floor with this lot in seconds had they started it.
Master Dunkirk looks to the Captain and shakes his head. "This lot of sailor from the Bloody Leg were giving the lady and her first mate there the business." He indicates all of the human sailors that are standing and laying on the floor. "Seems they have a problem with an all female crew and thought that they should be servicing the men...not sailing." The barkeep's face turns into a full blown scowl at the last words. "They started something with the Captain there and the lady minotaur took offense...not that I blame her." Indicating the three taurs standing around, The Chosen, he shakes his head. "These three came in and got drawn into it...attacked for no reason, though I think they know the two ladies." The barkeep looks to his ladies as they continue to clean up and shakes his head again. "The Bloody Leg will be oweing me some money, Captain Kord." To this he gets a nod from the Captain who turns back to those in the bar.
"Men take all the Bloody Leg sailors onto the jail and we will deal with them there." He looks to the lady that was indicated and his face takes on a smiles. "Lady Lira....Yondana...I did not notice that it was you that Master Dunkirk was talking about." He cuts a deep bow as he moves over to escort Lady Lira to a table and chair. "Please sit and have a drink with me as my men can take care of this without me for awhile." He quickly has a pair of glasses and a fine bottle of wine at the table, pouring out a drink for the two of them.
Yondana shakes her head and moves over to an empty table and takes a seat. She nurses a bruise on the side of her head as she motions those Chosen inside over to the table. "Over here..saviors." As she speaks the Captain looks up and clears his throat. "I am sorry about that...you are all free to be on about your business...no charges against you as you were doing South Harbor and two fine ladies a service." He blushes some as he looks back to Captain Lira and continues his talks.
The guards move those sailors able to walk about the bar to collect thier friends. Soon they are all leaving the bar and headed off to jail. The four outside bow to Toros and then nod to Kanchana as they fall into line as well with the column.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) Friday December 24th, 2004 1:30:59 AM
The dark minotaur stands there a moment, nerves tense and ready to strike at any of the soldiers if they lay a finger on him. His muscles twitch noticably. His hands loosen and his weapons sag in his massive hands, but he does not release them even if asked. Brahmah sheathes his bloodied weapons and proceeds to the counter for that drink. He doesn't even acknowledge the captain of the guard or Captain Lira, he is simply focused on the drink. Even when invited to the table with the others, Brahmah sits, contemplating the bottom of a stein of ale.
Gecktar Friday December 24th, 2004 3:24:30 AM
Gecktar approches the table where Lira and the Captain of the guards are. "Thank you for your intervention Captain." gecktar says to the guardman. "I think my comrades would have got some problem without you and your men coming."
Gecktar then turn to Brahmah and come close to him. He puts his hand on his shoulder and says for his ears only "Captain, cease your dark thoughts. Let's have a good drink and enjoy some pleasant time drinking one beer or two"
Then to the innkeeper dropping some money on the bar "drinks for me and my taurs friends".
Flat-top Friday December 24th, 2004 6:29:37 AM
Flat-top put his fist down when the guards the two sissy-pants sailors away. He ask of the bartender "Could I take a mug of ale to the First Mate of Lady Lira, she been hurt and the ale might help ease the pain, Please"
The barkeeper notices that Flat-top is not as drunk as he wanted the sailors to think.
Flat-top will go to the first mate side and give her the drink, "Take this! It will help with the pain," Then he ask Brahmah "You look fine! How do I look? Will I get sympaty from the Ladies?" smilling at them.
Kale Friday December 24th, 2004 12:36:45 PM
"Well, they are taking a bunch of humans away." Kale says to Zeoll, "But no sigh of the others except for Kachanga over there. Want to stay her or go it?"
Zeoll Friday December 24th, 2004 2:37:42 PM
"Let's meet Kanchana and Toros and gatherr the rrest of us togetherr. It's not safe to stay aparrt."
Zeoll goes with Kale to do so.
"Wherre's Solgrin?" he asks.
When he sees the others, Zeoll asks if they have any news.
Kanchana d20+12=32 d20+12=23 d20+12=14 d20+12=16 d20+12=25 Friday December 24th, 2004 9:34:37 PM
Kanchana is both pleased and surprised that only humans were arrested. She politely returns the guards' courtesy towards her. She barely smiles, rather than continuing to keep a completely neutral expression.
The druidess looks for Solgrin but failing to locate him she approaches the pub and enters it cautiously. She quickly locates the Chosen, Captain Lira and Yondana inside. She moves just off to the side of the door and quickly studies their states of health.
(5 Health checks - one for each of the Chosen involved in the brawl + Lira and Yondana - (nat 20) 32, 23, 14, 16, 25)
Toros 5d20(7+12+7+1+8)=35 Saturday December 25th, 2004 3:44:59 AM
Toros says good bye to the guards, and the captain without making any other comment then finds the other Chosen, Captain Lira and Yondana. He tries to help Kanchana for their health condition check, but he is not very much of use.
Brahmah Saturday December 25th, 2004 4:53:45 AM
Brahmah continues to stare at the bottom of his empty mug. He turns slowly looks at Gecktar and slurps a silent sip of ale. "Dark thoughts?! You know nothing of darkness, even still." Says the Captain with a 'dark' stare directly piercing the young taurs soul.
Flat-top Saturday December 25th, 2004 7:53:55 AM
Flat-top look to Toros, puts an arn around Toros telling him "My dear Cleric! I feel better than I look, I could use a lillte curing." Then look around the table, "We all could, But I'm sure pleased to see you."
Solgrin Saturday December 25th, 2004 4:58:15 PM
Spotting Zeoll, Solgrin heads over and asks "have you seen the others?"
Zeoll Sunday December 26th, 2004 7:51:02 AM
"Hey, Solgrrin!"
"Yes, the otherrs arre just overr herre."
He leads the newest Chosen, doing his best to shepard Kale, Kanchana, and any others into the establishment where Brahmah waits.
Meeting back up and The Gnome. (DM Jim) Sunday December 26th, 2004 8:46:34 PM
Brahmah heads to the bar and finds a mug slid in front of him by Master Dunkirk. He finds himself lost in thought as he looks at the bottom of the stein.
Gecktar thanks the Captain for his assistance and then slips over to stand near Brahmah. He tries to give him some hope for slipping out of his dark mood, but finds it a daunting task. He orders and drops some money on the bar for some drinks.
Flat-top is given a pair of ales for him and the lady taur. He then makes his way over to the table offering the stein to the minotaur. He thinks to holler to Brahmah where he sits at the bar but thinks better of it.
Kale sees only humans being led away and turns to Zeoll. He inquires what he thinks they should do and watches still.
Zeoll decides that they will meet up with Kanchana and Toros. Then they will get the group back together and hopefully stay safer. He takes off in the direction of the bar with Kale following along.
Kanchana is surprised that only humans were arrested. She returns the nods of the guards and tries to keep herself as a neutral watcher only. After a little bit of time has passed she slips into the bar and looks about. Taking the time to study her companions she quickly is able to tell that Flat-top and Yondana are not in the greatest of health. Brahmah is only slightly injured though.
Toros spends his time mostly giving thanks and goodbyes to the guards. He then slips in and tries to help out Kanchana with her healing observations, but does not succeed too well.
Solgrin slips up just as Zeoll and Kale are moving to go to the bar and joins them. He inquires about the others as they walk and does not get a good impression from the looks.
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The Captain of the guard simply nods his head in understanding and gives you one of those don't bother me stares. He then goes back to talking with Lira.
Yondana takes the stein and smiles to Flat-top. "That should go down nice right about now." She gulps down about half of it in one shot and wipes her mouth with the back of her sleeve.
Just as everyone is settling into the bar trying to get things decided and figured out...the door is kicked open. Standing in the doorway is a small gnome in a green and white trimmed suit. He looks around the bar with a sour expression and shakes his head. "Same darn suit as last year." He looks to The Chosen with another sour expression and taps his foot on the floor. "You know that you lot are way too hard to locate...spent two days in The Float to find out that you had left." He shakes his head one last time as he slowly moves around the bar and hands out gifts to each person in turn. Just before he steps out the door, he turns and gives the first smile you have seen. Happy Giving Day...and so Orto says goodnight." He then disappears out the door and into the night.
Consider everyone of The Chosen to be in the bar when Orto shows up. I will then announce what little gifts you got when you open your packages. For those of you that may not know this is Giving Day and is the equivalent of Christmas.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) Monday December 27th, 2004 8:03:41 AM
Brahmah gives a Orto a smile and nod, regardless of his mood and takes the gift happily.
He remains sipping his ale.... then another... finishing his third.... then another, a fourth.... then stops. His mood has greatly improved and he seems his old happy self... for now.
Flat-top Monday December 27th, 2004 8:43:30 AM
Flat-top apon seeing the Gnime, the centaur blurs out "Honest! I Did Not Strat The Fight, But I'll be a donky twitching Tail! If I'll stand by and let a bunch of drunk sailors beat up on these ladies."
But it seem he gets a present anyway. Flat-top picks up his present ever so carefully, puts it up to his ear and shakes it. He puts the present back on the table and open one end of it, Then very carefully RIPS the package open.
His eyes glow, "OH! thank you!".
Gecktar Monday December 27th, 2004 9:06:23 AM
Gecktar accepts the gift from the gnome. "Thank you Master Orto" he says. "May your gifts lighten our moods". Sitting at a table he unpack the gift as a child.
Kale Monday December 27th, 2004 9:44:22 AM
Kale pulls out a dagger and cuts the paper away. then he pulls out whatever he got.
Toros d6+1=4 Monday December 27th, 2004 10:57:33 AM
Toros has been casting some curing spell on Flat-top to make him feel better, (d6, 4) when he notices Orto. He is very glad to see him after just one year and this makes him recall how time passes such "smoothly"
Solgrin Monday December 27th, 2004 4:05:46 PM
Solgrin looks at Orto then says "Thank you" as he accepts the gift. Solgrin then opens the gift taking care to not destroy the wrapping.
Zeoll Monday December 27th, 2004 4:52:20 PM
The liontaur druid/bard is amazed by the appearance of the magical gnome. "Huh!" he says, "This is a surrprrise! A good one, but a surrprrise! Gee, spend a few yearrs dead and all kinds of new trraditions sprring up!"
Zeoll chuckles. "Thank you verry much." And he enjoys opening his package.
It occurs to him that Croc would like a present, too! He orders whatever raw meat the establishment can serve up for his reptilian friend. Croc is not picky.
Kanchana Monday December 27th, 2004 8:42:09 PM
Kanchana thanks the gnome politely as she recieves her gift. Like Solgrin she opens the gift carefully so as not to damage the pretty paper. She stays near the door at the moment rather than joining the others. She folds the paper aside and looks at what she got from Orto. The druidess is not sure whether she should approve or disapprove of the heavy drinking the Chosen seem to be engaged in. So she will make no comments, and if anyone should ask for a hang over cure in the morning she will of course warn them that it will not taste any good. Kanchana wonders where they are going to stay the night. She shakes her head just slightly as that thought flits across her mind.
Gifts and Night. (DM Jim) Tuesday December 28th, 2004 12:34:11 AM
The Chosen go about their little bits of business and open thier individual presents. The presents open to reveal the following for each person.
Each person finds a smaller box of fruit filled pastries inside of thier bigger box. You will have also gotten a smaller package for your animal companion or familiar if you have one of treats for them.
Brahmah: wrapped in a fur bound leather bundle is a set of tools that are specialy designed for tattooing of the body (100gps value)
Leets: pulls out a statuette of Domi made of pure obsidian, it shows the god at his forge with hammer raised working a sword into a plowshare (100gps value)
Flat-top: gets an ivory stein of slightly larger than taur size, around the outside of the stein are pictures of the different taur races and one that you do not recognize (100gps value)
Kanchana: finds a leather large leather bag of a light green color, worked across it's surface is an ivy pattern with leaves amongst it, a shoulder strap is attached to allow it to hang at your side, inside is a large assortment of herbalist tools for both study and collection (100gps value)
Toros: finds a large cloak with matching set of gloves and cap in his package, all three items are fur lined and made to fit his taur frame perfectly, thier earthy gray color is contrasted by the black of the fur (100gps value)
Gecktar: opens up his present to find a large leather bag much like the one that Kanchana now holds, this one is the regular brown leather though with a symbol of Domi emblazened on the side of it, inside you find healer's items and more of them and of better quality than in even a masterwork healer's kit (100gps value)
Kale: finds a leather bundle that is wrapped with leather ties, upon opening it he finds four perfectly balanced daggers of taur size, each is of a quality metal blackened to reduce light, each handle is in the shape of one of the taur races including the new one shown in some of the other gifts (100gps value)
Zeoll: opens his own package to find a case inside that holds the most wonderful lute that he has ever seen, the quality is masterwork and tone is superb, picture of the taur races are carved into the wood with the symbol of Domi prominent in several areas (100gps value)
Solgrin: a small wooden box is located inside the package, it is folded in half and latched together with a metal latch, opening it reveals a chess set of black and white ivory, the pieces are of the different taur races but of different classes also including the new type(100gps value)
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The others present also find gifts as well before them and stash them till later. Master Dunkirk moves over to refill Brahmah's stein. "Master Brahmah...that is the name that I heard used I hope...you may have the use of my large room for as long as you like." He tries to keep his voice free of emotion but it is obvious that he is honored to let you stay. "What you have done for these ladies as well as for my bar...please stay as long as you need." Catching a hint of doubt maybe forming in the man's mind before him he quickly adds. "Please take it as a gift from me...free...you have saved me much this day."
Toros Tuesday December 28th, 2004 3:02:43 AM
Toros tries his presents on himself and he is very happy to see the exact fit for his taur frame. Once again he recalls Orto with appreciation.
Gecktar Tuesday December 28th, 2004 4:01:18 AM
Gecktar face is illuminated with a smile as he discovers the bag and all that is inside. He has already seen much healer's materials but this one seems to be the finest he ever see.
And a warm though overhelm his entire person as this should be a symbol Domi sends him. Something to heal those in need and those hurt by the war leaded by the Dark One.
Gecktar is pleased with his gift and savour the pasties that come along with the package, carefully storing his gift in his magical bag.
Flat-top Tuesday December 28th, 2004 9:36:18 AM
Flat-top picks up his ivory stein, he rubs his hands all over it. his heart grows five time bigger, as he look at th carvings on it. The minotaurs, the weimick, the liontaur and the Centaurs. But there on one side there was a taur that he had never seen before. 'Hmmm! Look like we are going to expand?"
Flat-top will ask Master Dunkirk, "Please could I have a little bit of ale in my new stein? and if there any fixing up to do on this Tavern, just let me know. I'll help!"
Zeoll Tuesday December 28th, 2004 5:22:54 PM
The bard is very well pleased with his instrument, and immediately begins strumming it.
"Doesn't this sound grreat?" he asks.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) Tuesday December 28th, 2004 5:24:17 PM
"Thank you Master Dunkirk, your truly a great keeper of men. I do think... I'll take leave... for that room now." Picking up his gift and a room key, the staggering minotaur lumbers to his new room. Closes the door. Locks it. And sleeps through the evening and into the next day.
Kanchana Tuesday December 28th, 2004 7:09:56 PM
Kanchana admires the light green leather bag, with the ivy and leaf pattern tooled into it. She looks through the large assortment of herbalist tools and makes a mental inventory of the different uses for the tools. She feels that she is one step closer to one of her life goals. The druidess looks over the other Chosen again, and decides that sleep will do them good for now. She will administer any healing in the morning if it seems necessary. Kanchana slings her new herbalist kit-bag over her shoulder. She stands and leaves the bar fairly quietly. She gets her dinner at the roadside cafe she saw earlier. Kanchana considers sleeping out in the orchard for the night, but because the area is unfamiliar to her she will try to get a room in the pub where the fight was. When she returns to the pub later; and hopefully procures a room, she will keep to herself until she can tell whether or not the others are upset with her or not. She will order a large glass of wine and slowly sip it while watching the locals. If Kanchana is given the opportunity she will happily join in any discussions about nature related topics. She will not ignore any of the Chosen if they decide to talk with her.
Zeoll (illegal second post) Wednesday December 29th, 2004 12:19:01 AM
Not particularly tired, Zeoll sits with Kanchana and talks about herbal lore and the plants that grow on Wemic Isle. The gifts from the magical gnome are very fine, but they put Zeoll in mind of gifts he got and gave in his youth, and it makes him homesick for his native island.
He strums an old liontaur tune that Kanchana might recognize, and converses with her in their mother tongue.
"We have been running and fighting and running," he says to her in Wemic, "so I'm glad of the chance to just reflect and talk and remember."
(His usual Wemic accent is, of course, absent when he speaks in Wemic.)
Flat-top Wednesday December 29th, 2004 7:50:41 AM
Flat-top drinks from his stein (He fell in love with once he open his package), But watches the room anyway. He notices that Kanchana leaving the Tavern, (he still has about 20 or so of healing to go) but his heart brakes when she will not even come to healed him. He also notice that Brahmah is not walking a strait line and going up to the large room. "If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go and lean on the wall for a good night sleep. Good evening to all you pretty females!"
Flat-top goes up to the large room, BUT it's lock. There only one thing to do, so back to the table he goes. Up to Kale and ask him for a favor "Friend Kale! Could I impose on you to unlock the door to our room? Brahmah lock us out!"
Gecktar Wednesday December 29th, 2004 8:35:23 AM
Gecktar stay a while, taking a mael and some drink. Sitting near the fireplace and taking some rest trying empty his head of all dark thoughts he had.
He appreciates the moment of calm and will talk with any Chosen that stay in the tavern with him.
Brahmah (75/83 hps) Wednesday December 29th, 2004 10:50:36 AM
"Zzzzz...." "Burp..." "*mumble, mumble*"
A Quick Synopsis. (DM Jim) Wednesday December 29th, 2004 6:29:30 PM
The rest of the night is taken in by each member of The Chosen in thier own way.
Kanchana finds the bistro to serve a lovely late supper that more than meets he satisfaction and then Zeoll joins her to talk through most of the night.
Brahmah goes off to sleep off his little stupor and locks the door behind him.
Flat-top goes off to go to sleep himself but ends up having to inquire with Kale if he can unlock the room so he can sleep as well.
Gecktar finds himself near the fire thinking and letting his dark thoughts float away.
Toros slips off to a corner as well and finds himself fallen asleep in the chair that he reclined in.
Solgrin falls deep into his studies and contemplation of what to do with his newfound membership.
Leets had been having a good bite to eat with a little bit of drink, when he could feel sleep creeping up. He also falls asleep in a standing position at the table he is at.
Kale looks up as Flat-top comes back in looking for his help. Finding nothing better to do and not wanting to get rusty he quickly agrees to the lock opening plan. He makes quick work of the lock on the door and lets Flat-top in.
As the night wears on all of the group finally find rest and relaxation as they seek solstice in their dreams. This night they all dream of the smiling face of Domi, looking down on them and seeming to cover them in his loving hands.
Flat-top Thursday December 30th, 2004 5:18:50 AM
Flat-top tell Kale, "Your a good friend Kale! I hope I didn't disturburp your date with the first mate??" Flat-top watches Kale as he walk away (Red Face).
The center enters the room and the noise is very loud, so he picks up two pillows and ties then to his ears. Flat-top leans on the far wall, falls asleep, dreaming of Domi.
Kanchana d8+2=5 d8+2=9 Thursday December 30th, 2004 10:35:08 AM
Kanchana will eventually get off to bed late during the night. She is happy for Zeoll's conversation though.
Inspite of a late night she will get up very early and go visit the city guard. She will ask the on-duty officer about the brawl yesterday and try and find out who started it. Hopefully she will be back in time to be at the inn/pub before the others even get up in the morning. She will wait for Flat-top.
Kanchana will have hot tea and some sort of light breakfast as soon as the kitchen is open for the morning. The druidess is not happy about the dream; even if the Fatherly love feeling was nice, but the dream left her feeling cheated of the answers she is seeking. Kanchana also is worried since Mother Wold hasn't even had any answers for her. She feels very much alone in the Wold this morning.
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If Flat-top will even speak to her in the morning she will tell him why she didn't have much to do with the others; and himself, last night. She will explain that she was certain that everyone was still upset with her - she also tells him that because no one even asked her for healing that she thought that proved her right. Then Zeoll stayed up to talk with her and that changed her mind about things.
Kanchana continues to explain that she didn't offer to heal anyone since maybe sleep would help. She will look Flat-top up and down and then add that it appears she was wrong about that too. She apologizes to Flat-top for not asking him if he wanted her help last night; she will not apologize for anything else. Finally she asks him if he would like her to heal him now. If he says yes she will take out one of her healing wands and heal Flat-top. She will use the wand twice since Flat-top really does look injured. Kanchana will absolutely; under no circumstances, mention that the words he used when he defended Brahmah's leadership during the confusion actually hurt her.
(Wand CLW 5, 9)
Brahmah(82/83 hps) Thursday December 30th, 2004 5:46:08 PM
(Healed during the night, naturally)
The leader of the Chosen wakes in the morning, none-the-worse for ware, does excercises and wanders down for breakfast.
His mood is somber this morning.
Solgrin Thursday December 30th, 2004 7:13:57 PM
Solgrin spends the first couple of hours resting. After resting Solgrin heads down and gets cleaned up. Solgrin leaves a message with the innkeeper for the Chosen telling them that he is at the library and then heads back to the guild library to do some research.
The Following Day. (DM Jim) Thursday December 30th, 2004 11:10:34 PM
The Chosen wake up in the places that they fell asleep and wander down to breakfast that the tavern master has prepared.
Kanchana finds out from both the guards and then from Master Dunkirk, the owner of the tavern, that The Chosen had nothing to do with the fight. They had actually been attacked for no reason and came to the aid of Captain Lira.
It is starting to get later in the morning when the tavern door is pushed open by a young man in his late teens. He looks around the bar and then makes his way to Master Dunkirk. "Sir...I was told by the Priest of Domi that I would find The Chosen here??" He holds out his hand that contains a scroll case, still sealed and he shakes a little. "I have this for them from the Royal Library of Plateau City." He looks around the bar again at all the taurs and swallow hard as he thinks these maybe the group he seeks but is afraid to ask.
Everyone notices that Solgrin is absent from the bar, but Master Dunkirk has not said anything yet. He is rather busy getting his special guests some breakfast. He points to Brahmah as he takes a seat and motions a serving girl over to him. "That would be thier leader boy...talk to him and take this with you." He hands the boy a large ale and sends him over to Brahmah's table.
The boy slowly approaches and lays the mug before the minotaur. "Sir...I have a letter for your group from the leading historians of Plateau City's Royal Library." He holds out the scroll as he cuts a bow to the leader of The Chosen.
Zeoll Thursday December 30th, 2004 11:46:06 PM
[OOC: Oops! Sorry I forgot to post yesterday! d'oh!]
Zeoll watches the messenger with interest. That reminds him. He asks Kale to write a short note to their new friend, Tash of South Harbor. Then the liontaur uses his Animal Messenger spell to send it to her.
He wonders what Brahmah will make of the scroll. Zeoll casts a quick Detect Magic Cantrip on it and the messenger. He warns Brahamah that it is magic if it is.
Flat-top Friday December 31st, 2004 8:49:30 AM
Flat-top comes down to eat before he is to do some repair work for Master Dunkirk, when he sees Kanchana sitting alone. She look a little sad, so he goes over to her, asking "My Dear Kitten, I know your mad at me right now, is it because I was in a fight last evening? those four men hit me from behind, the others were beating up two women just because they sailed a ship. So I did what ever was to be done.
But My Dear Kitten, you left me here to bleed. Ask you Mother Earth if what I did was wrong. I'm sorry if you disaprove, but you must understand, I'm a fighter and my job is to keep you and all magic users safe from the enemy, even if it cost me my life.
When was it that you seen me start a fight, and don't tell me about the red wyrms. We my Dear, was fighting for our lives. And there were nine of us and only four of those Devils. I don't start fight! I finish them!
I still hurt but I will not bother you. But you'll always have a part of my heart." "Master Dunkirk! Chosen Kanchana's meal will be on my tab, please!"
Flat-top starts to go away (with a very heavy heart) when the rest of the Chosen show up. "Well how do we feel this morning!"
Kanchana (OOC) Friday December 31st, 2004 10:07:38 AM
((Ceil, did you read my previous post? Kanchana and Flat-top are talking past one another...)) :D
Kanchana Friday December 31st, 2004 10:33:59 AM
Kanchana listens to Flat-top's reply and realizes with a start that they are talking past one another.
"You didn't ask for any help from me. I didn't think you wanted it... any of you. No one asked for anything of me. For all I knew everyone still wanted me gone or worst." She replies shocked, and saddened.
"Last night you were all drinking, and I was not about to disrupt that when I wasn't asked to - *a pause* - when I wasn't wnated... I was completely ignored. So I left, rather than provoking any new arguments..." Kanchana speaks shakily and slowly, choking back a beginning 'lump in her throat'.
Kanchana will still heal Flat-top (see previous rolls) whether he wants it or not. That at least she can; and will, do.
"You aren't bothering me, nor does healing anyone cause me a burden," she says quietly.
After this she will not make any moves to stop Flat-top from leaving. The druidess doesn't want another fight; she is still in some turmoil after the aftermath of the last one.
Zeoll Friday December 31st, 2004 11:05:11 AM
Zeoll overhears what is going on and decides to be a busy-body. He goes up to Flat-top and says, "Flat-top, Kanchana is yourr frriend, you know. She is not mad at you (too much). She just feels ignorred and hurrt a little. Be sweet to herr, say only nice things, and make herr feel needed. Then she will be happy."
A little while later the liontaur approaches Kanchana. "Hey," he whispers to her in Wemic, "don't mind Flat-top. His heart is in the right place, but he is a little thoughtless and can't see the forest for the trees. You know he thinks the world of you, and says hurtful things only when his mouth runs away from his head. And since his head is a little slow, that happens a bit more than it should! Just ignore those times and know that he doesn't mean it."
Brahmah Friday December 31st, 2004 4:57:30 PM
Brahmah tips the boy a couple silver and reads the letter and drinks.
Flat-Top(second Post) Friday December 31st, 2004 6:39:55 PM
After Zeoll talk some sence into Flat-top, the centaur replies "I know you right, I got got a beating and a little foggie in the head, Zeoll I never saw her, but I wish she had stayed and hit me with the wand a couple of time."
Flat-top turns and goes to Kanchana, He bends and whispers in her ear. "Want to Cha cha with me??" Yell at Zeoll "Play us a little tune, would you Please??"
OOC: Yes I did read, but Flat-top was a little busy and never saw you. (He also had a black eye, whitch goes along with his pie-bald coat)
Kanchana (2nd post) Friday December 31st, 2004 7:43:05 PM
Kanchana smiles her thanks to Zeoll for sharing his wisdom with her.
Then Flat-top makes her an offer she will not refuse. Kanchana takes less than a second to answer Flat-top. With a huge smile she answers:
"I would love to cha cha with you!"
Kanchana happily, and eagerly offers Flat-top her hand, and follows him out to dance. Her heart feels almost light as a feather now that she feels 'valued' again.
((OOC: Happy New Year every one!)) :)
The Letter. (DM Jim) Friday December 31st, 2004 8:21:15 PM
It seems that the group is coming to terms with what is going on with them, for the most part. A misunderstanding is averted by the ever helpful Zeoll and his helpful wisdom.
The boy takes the silver with a smile and then takes a seat at the table as he looks to the food. "Sir...you think I may have a little bit of breakfast too?" He slips the silver into a pocket and smiles at Brahmah with a little bit of hero worship.
Zeoll finds no magic around the case or the parchment that is pulled out of the tube. He has a curiuosity about the letter but figures that Brahmah will give them the order when he is ready.
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The letter reads as follows:
Dear Chosen Leader,
Our page has delivered this letter to you as we have gotten word of your groups arrival in South Harbor. You presence is requested in Plateau City at the Royal Library at your earliest convenience. We are the researchers and chroniclers of Taur History for the Taur Islands and all taur kind.
The good priest of Domi in South Harbor alerted us of your presence there and we have a story that you must hear from the old chronicles. We believe that it is directly related to the dreams that the priest has been having. We fear for all the Wold as well as the Taur Islands. We also feel that your group is the only one that can combat this evil as all "The Chosen" have over the year.
The young page before you will bring your group back to Plateau City, but it will be a six day travel as no transportation is moving at this time. We eagerly await your arrival and hope to answer at least some of the questions that you may have.
Taurian Royal Historians
Brahmah Friday December 31st, 2004 11:46:10 PM
"Chosen, it seems our presence is requested in Plateau City."
He stands up, goes to his room and packs his gear. He soon returns with his pack and waits for the rest. "Sooner we head out, the better. It'll take six days to get there. There is no for of transport that can get us there."
(Is the page boy around?)
Flat-top Saturday January 1st, 2005 8:06:46 AM
Flat-top has Kanchana in his arm, his hooves are goibg every witch way to the rythem of the song. The centaurs head come in close to hers and his lips are about to touch. When Brahmah yells "Choosen! present is requested in Plateau City."
Flat-top, with his eyes closed, tell her those words once more. "Sorry! Kitten! Duty calls." He hates to leave her side, but he has to pack his saddle bags.
Finally as he asend the stairs, he is heard mumblering all the way up the stairs, "Could not wait a few more minuts, NO! you have to give ship out orders!"
Kanchana Saturday January 1st, 2005 2:42:31 PM
Kanchana is really enjoying the dancing. She was just about to kiss him as well when Brahmah calls out that the Chosen need to leave South Harbour. Kanchana sighs after Flat-top says duty calls. She is left standing there with her eyes looking to the Heavens, and mumbling something unintelligable about duty and filthy, thrice cursed cities.
Kanchana follows Flat-top up the stairs at a distance, she just mangages a smile at his mumbling. She only hears the NO! very clearly. The druidess will collect her gear and be ready to leave in a matter of minutes. She is absolutely not looking forward to going to Plateau City.
When she returns to the tap room she asks Brahmah if they will be travelling over land for once. Kanchana absolutely hopes so.
Ammendment. (DM Jim) Saturday January 1st, 2005 6:11:20 PM
The page is still in the tavern as he sat down at Brahmah's table and inquired about some breakfast.
The only route to Plateau City is across land, so yes you will be traveling by land. :)
Brahmah Saturday January 1st, 2005 10:11:12 PM
Brahmah just smirks and shakes his head at Flat-top and Kanchana.
Knowing that Kanchana is looking forward to the wild, he says. "Kanchana, we have six days in the wild, foot travel, to Plateau City. We will need our Warden to be on her paws." He smiles at the druidess.
"We will have our young guide. Domi will watch over him. Gecktar and Toros, the young human is your charge." Says the Captain. "Keep him safe."
Kale Sunday January 2nd, 2005 9:07:48 AM
after hearing Braham's announcement, Kale goes up and gets his gear without a word. then he comes back down and waits for the others to get ready.
Zeoll d20+5=25 Sunday January 2nd, 2005 7:35:49 PM
Zeoll tries to rememebr his bardic lore, with great success (Nat 20!).
He asks the page, "I thought therre werre elevatorrs going up the plateaus? Arre they not worrking?"
He tries to recall what he can about the trip to come.
Toros Sunday January 2nd, 2005 11:39:56 PM
Brahmah's calling his name awakes Toros from his thoughts about the news that the page boy brought to the Chosen. Surprised with Captain's calling for order, Toros nods his head without making comment. He also expects some response from Gecktar and the "young human", before he positions himself.
Leets Monday January 3rd, 2005 3:50:44 AM
The Centaur Paladin was once more surprised by his gift. And even more than the year before...I gladly welcomes the obsidian statuette, and will use it as he prays Domi and thanks him for this gift...
When the news arrive that the Chosen have to leave for Plateau City, Leets looks really glad.
"Oh! At least somebody wants to see us for another reason than killing us! Those are good news!"
"And I would be very interested in reading some of those scriptures!"
Flat-top Monday January 3rd, 2005 7:16:06 AM
Flat-top pack up with the speed of a Royal Marine Guard, out the big room he goes (ready for action). As he passes Kanchana in the hallway, he whispers 'I owe you one kiss, and you owe me a kiss' he winks at her 'That my dear, makes two kisses!' then down the stairs he goes.
Kanchana Monday January 3rd, 2005 3:07:47 PM
Kanchana smiles widely at Flat-top.
"Only two?" she whispers playfully.
Not too long after Flat-top Kanchana will come back down to the taproom. She will listen to what Brahmah says, and will look extremely pleased that they will be travelling over land.
"Brahmah, I will finally be back in my element. With the new Herbalist kit I received I should be able to study and catalogue many new, useful plants - many even find a few new non-magical cures. No worries about me not being 'on my paws'."
The Warden almost has a dreamy look about her. She is still smiling widely.
"I will do what I can to help guide us through the wilderlands. The Great Mother and Father will see us safe through our tasks as always."
Kanchana does not mention how little she is looking forward to the city they will be travelling to.
"Does anyone need any healing before we depart?"
Solgrin Monday January 3rd, 2005 5:58:42 PM
Solgrin will return to the inn where the other Chosen are. Once back Solgrin will gather his equipment, then head back down to the main room and get something to eat.
Zeoll Monday January 3rd, 2005 7:26:18 PM
Zeoll brings Solgrin up to date on the page and the summons to Plateau City.
Brahmah Monday January 3rd, 2005 8:31:23 PM
Happy to see that most of the Chosen are happy about the trip, he asks Master Dunkirk one favor. "Dunkirk, my new friend, would you have any day-old bread or food stuffs that we can take along? We'll except anything your willing to part with. Salt pork, veggies, dried goods? Oh yes, and some ale or wine?!" Smiles the minotaur. "I'm running low of supplies, we're running low I should say."
The Assistance. (DM Jim) Monday January 3rd, 2005 10:34:27 PM
The page looks up as he is mentioned and swallows the mouthful of food that he had. "It would be an honor to guide you...well, actaully I have to anyways." He goes back to eating his fill of the breakfast that was layed out on the table.
The group goes about getting themselves ready for a little trip overland. Zeoll brings up the elevators only to find out that they are out of operation at the moment with bandits hitting them often lately.
Brahmah asks Master Dunkirk for any foodstuffs that he can spare for the group as they are running low on those types of items. Master Dunkirk smiles as he looks to Brahmah and motions to one of his serving girls. "Make sure to have a large sack of dried bacon, dried fruits and some bread for these good people ready for when they leave." Soon a big sack is ready for the group but it is obvious that it will only last maybe two days with all of them needing to eat.
If all works out the group should be ready to move out at about eleven.
Brahmah Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:45:57 AM
This morning Brahmah will have prepared endure elements.
"Thank you Master Dunkirk, this will be of use on our journey."
Brahmah realizes that the page hadn't told them his name. "Lad, what is your name?! We can't just call you 'The Page' or 'The Guide' or 'Hey you!', during the entire trip!" He extends a massive hand for a hand shake from the boy.
He looks at Kanchana. "I could use a small bit of healing." He has a tiny bruise on a cheek that needs tending. (down one hit point. ;))
"Can anyone think anything that we might need for the trip? It is six long days."
"Why is there no transport available to the City? Is the road being ambushed? Perhaps a ban on magic in the area? Why travel on foot?" He asks their young guide.
(OOC: I suggest that we prepare water, food and anti-poison type spells (and any travel type spells if we have them available to us) for the trip to the Plateau City.)
Flat-top Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:52:42 AM
Flat-top almost goes back up the stairs, when he heard Kanchana comment, But his stomack speaks to him "Rumbles.. Forget kisses .. Rumble.. Feed me .. Rumble"
Flat-top hurries to the table, and there is the boy eating every thing that does not move. The center ask, "Don't they feed you where you come from??.
Kanchana d20+12=22 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 4:39:46 PM
Kanchana uses her skills as a healer to look over what injuries Brahmah has left - just a bruise it seems. She applies an herbal ointment to the injury. Unlike her insect repellent this ointment actually smells nice.
"That should help," she says to Brahmah with a small smile.
"I can more than likely find just about anything we need by way of medicines, foodstuffs and water. Camping gear? Does everyone have what they need to live away from inns and such?"
Kanchana is of course prepared for camping and such things herself.
(Heal check 22)
Solgrin Tuesday January 4th, 2005 5:47:59 PM
Solgrin finishes up with gathering his gear then takes it down to where the others are and waits for the rest of the Chosen.
Toros Tuesday January 4th, 2005 8:35:28 PM
Toros introduces himself to the page boy, and says "If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask" with a warm smile.
Then he also starts getting ready for the trip. Checking his gear, he puts his anti-poison potion into an easy-to-access place.
"Lets go!!"
The Dirt Road. (DM Jim) Tuesday January 4th, 2005 9:53:50 PM
The young page looks up and swallows the food in his mouth, lets gives a big smile. "Yeah they feed me...but I seem to be always hungry." He takes a bite of bread and washes it down with some juice as he listens to the group talk. As he is addressed he stops and pushes away the plate, rubbing his tummy. "Sorry...my name is Mikal." He takes the big taurs hand and shakes it. You notice that the young boy has a firm grip and hands that have seen hard work. "Right now those traveling the roads only do it in large groups...bandits have been hitting travelers. But no caravans are leaving for Plateau City until the end of next week and I gather that this talk is most important." He looks to the taurs and then breaks out laughing. "I am sorry...I just tried picturing some of you riding a horse or the like...though I suppose we could get a wagon of some size to use." He ponders the idea and shakes his head as he thinks it might not be a bad idea as he rubs his right foot. "I could see about one?" With a smile at Toros the boy nods his head. "That is usually my line." He laughs a little as he lets the thought sink in.
It is fast approaching eleven and the group is outside of town getting ready to go. You notice that the young page is now carrying a shortsword at his side as well as a dagger. A closer look will reveal some armor under his overcoat, chainmail from the looks and good quality.
A young girl is waiting for the group at the outskirts of town as well. She moves forward with a basket in her arms and a big smile upon her face. She moves slowly towards Kanchana eyeing the rest of the group with interest and a little fear. When she reaches Kanchana she smiles and lays the basket down as she grabs Kanchana in a big hug. "Thank you very much ma'am...I don't know what you said to him...but he asked me to marry him." She beams with pride as she shows off a small silver ring that is around her finger. With a last thought she indicates the basket and looks back up. "These apples are for you and your friends...please be safe." She gives Kanchana another hug and then moves off, leaving the basket on the ground at your feet.
A long dirt road stretches out before you with open areas as well as trees and bushes. Much of the land is wide open which makes you a little nervous but also makes tactical sense as you can see in all directions.
What about the wagon? Or walking? basket - 30 apples
Kale Tuesday January 4th, 2005 9:55:59 PM
Kale paces back and forth, then says "If we're going to go, lets go. Im tired of being in this filthy city."
Zeoll Tuesday January 4th, 2005 11:42:06 PM
Zeoll sends a message bird to his new friend Tash, and then gets ready to go. He's with Kale. Time to move out. Walking is fine.
Flat-top Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:38:59 AM
Flat-top steps aside so not to step on Crock, trotting over to Page Mikal, "My we do look nice today! I'll be carrying you on the way. Hop on my back and hold on!."
Flat-top is ready.
Paw'caw(ceil) Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:42:05 AM
Out of the Tallest tree, Flies a golden eagle. She swoop down and lands on Brahmah shoulder. Sitting there like a grand old lady.
Leets Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:42:10 AM
In the morning, Leets will pray before his whole new obsidian statuette, so that Domi offers the Chosen a quiet trip...He will carefully pack the statuette, and will also bring bread and fresh water.
"Aaah! At least some opened sky and road! I was beginign to have needeles in my hooves!"
(Prepared spells: Create Water, Detect Poison)
Managran(ceil) Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:46:50 AM
Managran pops in behind Leets with a big red bowl (he received on Gift giving day), he has this bowl in his mouth and is trotting behind his master.
Roz(ceil) Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:52:22 AM
Roz is curled around Solgum's neck and hidden under his hair. She is still humming at the only egg she has left. "Hmmmm!"(the egg is in her claws)
Elder(ceil) Wednesday January 5th, 2005 3:56:54 AM
Elder pokes his head out of his pouch (his little nest) to see what all the fuse is all about, looks aroung, then duck back into hes cozy nest falling back to sleep.
Croc(ceil) Wednesday January 5th, 2005 4:00:33 AM
Croc follows Zeol every where his master goes. this is so new traveling this way, the crock is worried that he will not be able to walks or crawl all the way??
Kanchana Wednesday January 5th, 2005 4:38:49 AM
Kanchana recognizes the young lady. The druidess smiles to her in greeting, and is suddenly finding herself hugged several times. Being courteous Kanchana gives the young lady a gentle hug in return. She admires the silver ring when it is shown to her.
"May Mother Wold continue to give you both her blessings and many happy years together," Kanchana makes one of the many signs of 'blessing' for the young lady's benefit.
"I advised your betrothed to follow his heart," Kanchana tells her, pride at her advice being taken is evident. Kanchana is practically glowing with pride and joy.
"Thank you very much for the basket of apples. They will be much appreciated on our journey."
Kanchana was about to give the young lady a nod of her head in thanks but Millie (?) has already begun to leave. The Warden simply smiles, very pleased with the outcome of that unexpected chance encounter in the orchard.
Kanchana picks up the basket of apples and begins to walk with deliberate slowness away from the town on the road the Chosen need to take. She is giving the others time to get moving, otherwise they could be here half the day taking care of farewells, logistics and such.
Kanchana would rather not have a wagon along, but will stay out of that debate unless directly asked for her input.
Kale Wednesday January 5th, 2005 6:51:12 AM
not liking the way that Mykal laughed at his companions, Kale says "We dont need to use a wagon. Us taurs are not lazy like humans. We're not afraid of a little walk."
Toros Wednesday January 5th, 2005 7:50:43 PM
Before they set off Toros realizes that he forgets something, and makes his prayers to his Gods; then hurries to catch the others.
Brahmah Wednesday January 5th, 2005 7:58:49 PM
(prepared endure elements)
Brahmah just stares at the girl with the apples, not understanding the backstory that goes along with it. He grabs an apple from the basket and tosses one to each person in the group, including Flat-top to stop his tummy-rumblins. "We eat when the opportunity presents itself."
"Yes, a wagon might be handy. As for horses, if you wish, you can get one Mikal."
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