Jurgen d20+7=25 d20+18=30 Saturday April 12th, 2008 4:32:12 PM
Jurgen waits with Savin for someone to laugh at the outragousness of this situation. The voice of Kat is enough to make the paladin smile. When Savin steps forward, Jurgen nods. Some sense would have to be imbued upon the giant. And most of what Savin says is exactly what Jurgen would have said. "Friends, I believe a different tactic is necessary. Peerimus, I am going to attempt to tell her what she is going to do. Stop me if you think that's a bad idea."
(OOC: At this point, if Peerimus (or any of the Children) steps in, Jurgen will be quiet. And he won't say this if Savin's words have an effect on her. I'm starting to think that the Dame is stringing us along. Anyone agree?)
"We came to you, weapons sheathed, as an act of kindness. But do not confuse our generosity for a position of weakness. We are here because we wished to stop the shed of blood. Both yours and our own. But don't doubt for a moment our willingness to do so, if necessary." He doesn't stop to let that sink in, but moves on quickly, deciding that the delicate words were having no effect.
[Intimidate Check - DC 25. Diplomacy Check - DC 30.]
"Let us tell you what is going to happen. You are going to further think on whether you have anything to tell us other than the regular ongoings of a few tribes. We will negotiate with Grummpk regarding trade, to see if we cannot get your people some food. If we decide it is in Heranmar's best interest to strike a one time deal with you, we will do so. Your people will be preparing to leave our lands. And if you do all of this to our satisfaction, we may be generous enough to give you a few scrolls to help defend yourself against any tribes which you choose not to avoid on your way."
Kat'Miara Saturday April 12th, 2008 9:31:18 PM
Through the message spell, after hearing Jurgen:
"Yeah, some Expeditoius Retreat Spell Scrolls!! Shouldn't be fightin' anyways...."
Her eyes glitter with tears as she _just barely_ holds the laughter in check.
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+24=30 Sunday April 13th, 2008 4:19:38 PM
Peerimus's head is starting to hurt. Obtruse posturing He hears the relays through the Message spell and the fact that the Dame was speaking as she was, Savin catches his eye and Peerimus nods. He had seen other negotiations. hard lines came from outside the leadership often. Jurgen and Savin could operate as those influences here. As both step forward to put teh Dame in her place, Peerimus simply stands. Staff in his right hand and with a near imperceptable sound to his left, Yorrick takes a few steps forward.
Peerimus regards the giants and then simply states, "Your Answer then."
Answers? [DM Brian Z] d20+16=17 d20+16=30 d20+16=32 Sunday April 13th, 2008 5:26:30 PM
Dame Jarlsdottr's posture stiffens as she regards the adventurers. The scowl on her face speaks volumes on her disposition on this matter. Her warriors seem to be inching forward, even as Yorrick does. This is it, the moment when the negotiation either succeeds or fails.
"I see. I have given the information you asked for and this is how you respond. With thinly veiled threats. So be it. We will live or die on our own, as we were expecting to anyway."
"We still need the food at least, so I will leave the arrangements with Grummpk. Good day."
The Dame turns and walks back to the encampment with her frost giant warriors following, and the orcs going last. As the last of the orcs disappears from view, Grummpk breathes a sigh of relief. "Well, that went pretty well. The last group I saw her 'negotiate' with ended up on their dinner plates."
Grummpk hurriedly relays the list of goods needed, expecting to be called back to the camp shortly. "I would expect her to keep her word on paying for the food. The needs are simple. As much food as you can fit onto two wagons. Climbing gear, rope and grappling hooks. For when the giants climb places my orcs cannot easily go. And a good sized pile of metal tools. That's it."
Grummpk waits nervously to confirm that you will deliver the supplies. "Get the supplies here as quickly as possible. The Dame is not a patient woman."
Savin Sunday April 13th, 2008 10:02:02 PM
Savin looks over to Firn'gaer and says, "Maybe you should teleport back to town and start organizing a couple wagon loads of foodstuffs. The rest of us can pull back to the farm and meet you there if that makes sense."
Savin looks at Peerimus and says, "What do you think?"
Trace and Shadow Sunday April 13th, 2008 11:02:51 PM
Trace cracks his neck, all the tension in the air was a bit much. This is one I'll have to write down for later to read. Negoations with a Frost giant leader and a tongue lashing too boot with no blood shed.
Trace moves back to the farm with the others. "What next?" Also I was thinking that Hernamar needs watch towers like in the human territories up North. They set big camp fires for signals to be seen from miles around. They dont need to be that big of a distance but maybe put some up by near by farms so that when intruders come they have a bit of advance warning on the arrival. Also maybe a magical means of calling for help in the future when we are way off in the middle of nowhere we can teleport back in time of dire need. You know like when Ms Marshals cat is up in the tree.
Kazak Sunday April 13th, 2008 11:32:58 PM
Kazak smiles as the frost giants leave " she's smarter then she looks ... sheknew knew when to walk away " growls the dwarf
"Watch towers ? .... something to think about .... a little obtrusive but possibly if we can blend them into the enviroment"
"Yeah i agree Savin .... setting up at the farm is a good idea ... less walking " grins Kazak
Firn'gaer Monday April 14th, 2008 12:15:56 PM
"Sounds good. I'll start collecting foodstuff and other things for trade." He says in response to Savin.
[On a side note: I have law school finals this week. I will try to post as much as I can, but if someone can take him over for the week I would appreciate it. I have him on google docs. Let me know. Thanks]
Peerimus and Yorrick Monday April 14th, 2008 1:38:31 PM
Peerimus raises an eyebrow, obviously the giant version of details and his were vastly different. No matter. "Very well then." Peerimus holds the group stand firm until the orcs depart. "Let us be on our way then as well. Firngaer go ahead and start working on the supplies. The farm would make for a good initial rallying point. We will need to move the suplies much closer to here though once gathered for the actual exchange." Before Firngaer exits, Peerimus will mention that wagons and animals to pull them will be needed.
He nods at Trace's mention of the towers. "A fine idea and something as Kazak said to think about. As to the Dame's patience," Peerimus stops himself with a calming breath as he feels his voice rising towards Grummpk. "Assuming she is not a complete idiot, she will know that such a thing will take several days. Thankfully stubborness and stupidity are not necessarily matching traits the druid thinks. The question now becomes escorting them through the human lands. Hard to do when you don't know the destination. Colder Climate indeed Peerimus wills himself off of that particular subject, it would simply give him a headache.
"Grummpk, I plan to make the final transaction of the supplies to you at the camp we have made. The one about 3 hours from here. You and whomever you need to bring to then take the supplies back to your own camp. Expect the mules and wagons to be included in the purcahse. I will assure you can find it from the giant camp. 4 days from now. If nothing else then?"
Kat'Miara Monday April 14th, 2008 2:48:00 PM
Looking at her sister, she wiggles impatiently in place, like a little child, excited at the thought of, yet again, being Teleported.
Such a fun way to travel!
Trace and Shadow Monday April 14th, 2008 3:44:01 PM
Do we need to get items to prepare for cold?
Jurgen Monday April 14th, 2008 4:32:26 PM
Jurgen watches as Jarlsdottr walks away and tilts his head ever so slightly. "Did... that just... Did we just get told off by a frost giant for not helping her kill other frost giants?" A shrug of his shoulders is his response and he smiles at the group. "Well done everyone. I kind of expected there to be at least some violence."
As Peerimus and Grummpk do their negotiating (which was much nicer than dealing with the Dame), Jurgen mutters quietly to the others. "Did she really expect us to escort her tribe? I can't decide if she is brilliant or insane. When we have a few hours, I think I should head to Hook City and see if we can't find a few researchers to get us some more information on the Migration. And maybe the rest of that prophesy too. And we need to send word that the centaurs are traveling through these lands and that they are to be left alone. In the time it takes us to get these goods together, we should have planned a route for the giants to take as well as sent messengers to the areas where the taurs may end up. Not to mention informing the Mailed Fist about what happened, unless anyone deems that unnecessary."
[Good luck Richard! I'm heading into exams too, so I won't be able to take over. Sorry :(]
DM BZ Monday April 14th, 2008 6:40:30 PM
OOC- I recommend posting for subs in the LootnBooty as well.
Posting Report For: Monday April 14th, 2008 6:53:44 PM
Career Game #3 Children of Chaos For the week of April 7, 2008
Leaving [DM BrianZ] Monday April 14th, 2008 7:11:59 PM
Grummpk agrees that would be a good spot for the exchange. "I believe I can stall her for that long. Maybe even a week."
The group watches Jarlsdottr go, not sure if they just won or lost. The group moves out, with Firn'gaer teleporting back to town. (Was anyone going with him? or the whole group?)
Questions arise once again regarding the Migration. It is suggested that some research could be in order. In the meantime, the current crises appears to be over.
OOC- Please post whether teleporting back to town or walking.
Kat'Miara Monday April 14th, 2008 9:55:33 PM
Sticking with sis.. she's not sure if she'll be underfoot.. in a bad way... in she goes back.
Durgan Monday April 14th, 2008 10:41:09 PM
Durgan puts his axe away. "Huh. Didn't see that one comin'. I guess its' back to town now?"
Kazak Monday April 14th, 2008 11:25:06 PM
"Well it is colder where frost giants live so i would agree with ya Trace ... cold weather gear should be packed"
"Think i'll walk back ... get a chance to see more of dis lovely land "
Fallen in step with his brother " heh ya don't even hafta clean da axe ... what a shame " grins Kazak
Savin Tuesday April 15th, 2008 8:33:01 AM
Savin claps Firn'gaer on the back and jokes, "I know you hate heavy lifting so if you want some company, I will go back to town with you. I should check up on my kids anyway."
Savin waits to be teleported.
Kit'Miara Tuesday April 15th, 2008 1:45:54 PM
Kit says "I will go back and help you as well, I could not help during the negotiations so let me help you get everything ready for them."
Trace and Shadow Tuesday April 15th, 2008 4:13:21 PM
Trace and Shadow will make their way back to Hernamar and head for the catacombs.
Jurgen Tuesday April 15th, 2008 8:37:26 PM
"I've no pressing business, so I don't mind walking back. You folk all know the townspeople better than I do anyway and would have an easier time setting up the trade deal." Jurgen gives a wave to those who are teleporting and starts the long trek back to Heranmar.
(Kit, Kat, Savin, Firn'gaer. Two more can teleport.)
Firn'gaer Tuesday April 15th, 2008 9:16:09 PM
"That's why I became a mage and not a carpenter or a farmer." He says to Savin. "I can take three other." Indicating three others besides Savin and himself.
Travel [DM BrianZ] Tuesday April 15th, 2008 11:06:36 PM
OOC- Need final list of who teleported please.
As you arrive back in town, there seems to be a higher than usual amount of gossip and buzz. Seems like something is going on...
For those traveling through the wilderness:
You retrace your steps as you head back to town. You do not encounter any creatures. With all the supposed activity, you would think you would be stumbling upon more tribes of orcs or giants?
Kat'Miara highlight: Highlight to display spoiler: { As you travel, you absentmindedly search through your various pockets with your fingers. You find something you didn't realize you had. A jade ring, fitted with a large onyx gem. There is an inscription on the side written in giant.(let me know if you can read it) With a start, you realize where you last saw this ring. On the finger of the Dame! It must have fallen into your pouch when she nearly bumped into you at the meeting. }
Kazak Tuesday April 15th, 2008 11:51:37 PM
" Jurgen i'll join ya in walking back to town .... tis a fine way of seeing the countryside of where we are planting roots "
While walking back " so what kinds roots do ya intend to plant here .... place seems mighty nice ... many oppurtunity's to build business and/or homes ."
"Me ... well i plan on reopening that Quarry and start helping rebuild the towns infrastructure as well as hopefully exporting some of it to the nearby area's ... be nice to help the town bnuild a nice reputation .... at least something besides the rain "
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday April 16th, 2008 8:55:05 AM
OOC sorry for the miss.
Peerimus will be walking back and marking the trail to the camp we have been using for the past day or so to make it possible for Grummk to find it. He will not be cutting a massive swath through the forest, but will to his opinion be marking the trail for the orc with the full understanding that the shaman is not a tracker.
Peerimus plans to stay at a second small camp about a mile from where he marks the trail for Grummk. "I will stay and keep an eye on the area. Get some supplies from Heranmar so that we can draft a writ for the centaurs. With that thought in mind we will need a seal. The council of Heranmar surely has one that we can at least use right now. Commission one for our personal use for the future. We should send word to Hook City that we are taking care of an orc and Giant tribe in the area. We require no assistance in the matter. Grab Cold Gear if you think you'll need it and if the orcs need climbing gear we may as well. We're not going to hand walk the giants all the way, but we will be riding shotgun out of our lands. I assume when we show up to do so, she will be a bit surprised to say the least. Try and find out any word on the Fist."
Peerimus bids the rest good journey and that he will see them in a few days. The druid then heads further west from the camp. His Pass Without a Trace masking his movement to any that might wish to follow.
Kat'Miara Wednesday April 16th, 2008 10:08:46 AM
Peeking at what's in her pocket, she squeaks in surprise.
Eyes wide, she looks about for a second, almost wildly, then decides to just stroll along, hands in pocket, whistling aimlessly (and badly off-key.)
Thinking to herself (if Message spell is on, she isn't aware, and will be broadcasting this thought) :Hmm.. I wonder when I'll see the Dame again. After all, if she dropped it, she's likely to want to see it again. Beautiful ring though....:
Savin Wednesday April 16th, 2008 3:16:46 PM
Savin gets teleported back and says to the others, "I will see what I can do to get the wagons and horses. While don't you guys look into filling them up? Where and when should we meet?"
Savin will listen to the answers and then set off in a jog to visit his school and see how things are going there. He will then move to the market and start making inquiries on where he can purhase 2 wagons and teams to haul them.
Jeff C [OOC] Wednesday April 16th, 2008 5:33:16 PM
(Is anyone other than Savin and Firn'gaer going back to town?)
Kit'Miara Wednesday April 16th, 2008 9:21:46 PM
Kit sees her sisters reaction and knowing her well she sidles over to her to see what is so interesting.
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