Tratain Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:51:08 AM
With Izen warning Tratain says "Lets find this dwarf as fast as we can, when we get there we need to take a private room. Everyone search through thier gear and make sure nothing is missing and nothing has been added to our belongings, I still remember that fight we had on the beach a while ago."
At the Shanty Town Gates Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:30:48 PM
Monthor strolls through the area, looking quite at home in the rougher section of town. As his warnings foretold, the people in the area are clearly not of the richer variety. Juliander actually fits in best of all, as most people look like they've just finished up a hard day's work themselves.
Beggars abound, asking for change by shaking battered tin cups in your faces. Urchins run and play in the streets, and the shadowy alleys emit strange, unwelcoming curses and yells.
Monthor offers a nearby urchin 5 gold pieces to find the dwarf, but before he can even get the description or name out, another 12 children have surrounded Monthor, all begging for gold, and pushing each other to get closer to the dwarf. They make such a racket, it almost drowns out the other noises on the street.
Juliander has more success. He blends in to the crowd perfectly, and people seem to take to him as they would any other fellow laborer. "Heidgolm?" One man replies to him. "Now why in tha name o' Domi would someone wanna work for that drunken sot?" As soon as he speaks, he realizes what he said and looks around quickly. Talking a bit quieter, he continues, "Sorry. Ne'er know who's listenin, and that dwarf has beat on half the peoples here. Not that he's bad or nuthin', just loves a good fight he does.
"Anyways, ya'll can find him at the Rock & Hard Place. It's a tavern, oth'r side o' Shanty Town. I think Heidgolm is part owner or somethin', he never leaves it."
Tratain is prepared to finish their business as quickly as possible, and Arien doesn't seem any more comfortable with this district.
Jova and Horvis walk together, discussing the possibilities of a pretend snake-charmer show.
Suddenly, Izen says, "Someone just tried to dig in my pocket." In another instant, Izen disappears from the street, causing quite a few surprised looks and shocked comments from passersby.
Izen Highlight to display spoiler: {As you fly into the air and look around, you can now easily see a commotion behind the group. Something seems to be moving along through the crowd, though you can't actually see it. You can only tell because people appear to be pushed out of the way in a relatively straight line starting from where you were just standing. From the looks of it, the "thing" is about 75 feet from where you were standing.
As you are looking, you also feel a small, odd bulge in your pocket. Something is there that wasn't a moment ago.}
Monthor Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 7:05:59 PM
Monthor pulls 13 gold pieces from his coin purse. He shakes them in his hand without showing the urchins what they are.
" You want them my kiddies, you'll have to work for them. No free gift here. Line up. Line up me says. We'll have no pushing and shoving here! Line up or no gifts from uncle Monthor! "
If the kids comply, Monthor will share the wealth and give them each one gold piece.
" Now, Heidgolm, me be looking for Heidgolm the dwarf. Who can take me to him? "
Monthor, of course, knows that these kids are thieves by necesity so he keeps a very close hand on his gear and coins.
Juliander Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 9:02:49 PM
The crafty bard appears before the dwarf amidst the children, "I can take ye to him good sir... for your coin of course." Juliander gives Monthor a wink and a smile, before leading him and the rest of the group off to the Rock & Hard place.
Horvis d20+9=29 Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 9:50:20 PM
The riding dog looks up at Jova when he mentions changing into a snake. In response, Horvis tries to stand on his rear legs and walk like a human, followed by several other tricks. He does surprisingly well, enough so that he attracts some attention. Tumble = 29, natural 20
Horvis isn't entirely certain that this is what Jova intended, but he doesn't want to disclose any of his abilities where their hidden opponents may be watching.
Izen [sub Marcin] Thursday May 24th, 2007 3:11:12 AM
[DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Interesting. Izen follows the invisible thing, eager to see what it becomes when its invisibility runs out. The bulge in his pocket is unnerving - another trap of some kind? Izen does not really have the time or mood to put his hand in there just now, but on the off chance that it is a Scarab of Death he needs to get rid of it very soon. So, while passing over one of the roofs, he slices his pocket open with his dagger and lets the thing fall out, casting one glance over it before moving on to follow the person who has planted it on him.}]
Draax Thursday May 24th, 2007 3:42:41 AM
Draax follows the others to the Rock & Hard Place.
Shanty Town d20=20 d20=14 Thursday May 24th, 2007 9:55:46 AM
Monthor pulls a fistful of coin from his pocket and attempts to organize the urchins. After a moment, they quit pushing and shoving and form some semblance of a line. Monthor hands out the coins and tells them who he is looking for. Five of the children squeal with delight and run off without another word. Four more stare at Monthor with confused looks on their faces.
The remaining four children all begin shouting at once. "I know where he is, master!" "No, he doesn't! He's an idiot, let me show you!" "Go suck a pig's foot, Geord, I'm showin' him!" The shouting devolves into a wrestling match as the children all try to shout directions at once. At least one thing is clear, they each shout the name of the same tavern, the Rock & Hard Place, though each urchin seems to know the shortest route.
Just then, Juliander appears at Monthor's side and calmly offers to show him the way, pretending to be a stranger looking for some coin. Draax joins the pair and they decide to set off for the tavern.
Meanwhile, a small crowd has gathered a few paces away. A cute little dog is doing tricks for the onlookers, all of whom have assume Jova is the dog's owner. The dog walks on its hind legs, rolls over, and even does a few flips. All the while, the people toss coins to Jova and clap, yelling for more tricks. Jova collects 20 silver pieces and 14 coppers.
As the show dies down and the people begin to disperse, those who remain in the area notice that Izen is no longer around.
Izen Highlight to display spoiler: {Flying through the air, you follow your target. From the path of people seemingly pushed to the side by thin air, it looks as if the "thing" is heading for a nearby tavern. The sign over the door reads "The Rusty Rudder." Your suspicion is confirmed when a man exits the tavern, only to be knocked aside. The door begins to swing shut, then seems to open of its own accord again before finally closing completely.
As you watch, you slice a hole in your pocket, and out floats a small envelope with some sort of wax seal on it. The envelope floats down and lands on the roof over which you are hovering.}
Horvis Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:02:10 PM
The cute dog puts his nose up in the air, sniffing to detect the scent of Izen. It might just be the way their opponents work, to snatch a member of the group right off the street. But Horvis knows that Izen is a sneaky type, so he might just be nearby and not want to be exposed. So the shifter is simply smelling to determine if Izen is nearby.
Continuing to play the role of a trained animal, Horvis sits beside Jova as his companion picks up the coin. If Jova moves to follow the others, Horvis will trot along. To continue the illusion, he will either prance or bounce into the air and bark excitedly.
Juliander d20+26=35 Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:33:50 PM
Juliander leads the group to the Rock & Hard Place, asking for directions as necessary. (OOC: DC 35 diplomacy for directions)
Arien Friday May 25th, 2007 12:22:44 AM
Arien follows Juliander and Monthor, determined to find this dwarf and get answers about the party's newest foe.
Jova Friday May 25th, 2007 12:40:02 AM
Jova is surprised as Horvis picks right up on the bluff. Snake, dog, monkey, didnt matter seemed peple liked animal tricks.
When Horvis sniffs the air, Jova moves his head tyo the side, looking into the distance. No idea what Horvis is doing, but to make this work they needed to play off one another. Since Jova is so tall he can see the party members begin a straight forward route. Seems like they are being led somewhere.
He jears Horvis barking excitedly behind him, so he raises his right hand from time to time. Then to his left. He hopes Horvis changes following styles each time. With any luck, word will spread. Heidi and Monthor may fight, but the show will be Horvis and Jova.
Draax Friday May 25th, 2007 2:42:34 AM
Draax stays with Monthor's group as they head toward the tavern.
Tratain Friday May 25th, 2007 7:03:47 AM
Tratain walks with the group heading towords the Tavern, keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary.
Monthor Friday May 25th, 2007 9:08:36 AM
... and Monthor follows Julie.
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