ADM Chris Gnome at NOON Friday August 8th, 2008 7:51:02 PM
Around noon just before lunch,the door opens and a gnome around 2 ft tall rides in ona large wolf.He levitates up to a bar stool and orders his brunch.Tea eggs anda large bone for his wolf. He sits looking around the room at you all. While he waits for his breakfast.The wolf soon has his bone and is munching happily as the gnome obviously some kind of wizaed floats acros to Malganr"Hello you'rea Minotuar aren't you."He says with happy curious gleam inhis eye.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Saturday August 9th, 2008 1:35:34 AM
" That I am. My name is Malgant, and these are my friends. We had heard from the priest that there was a gnomish inventor in town, named Tinkers, I think he said. Would that be you? He mentioned that Tinker's had created a boat that could travel on the acidic water of the lake and river. My friends and I have come to reverse the blight that is causing the water to become acidic before it drives the Blackbird woods mad. We would like to speak to Tinkers about his boat, since we will need to go out into the lake to do that."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Sunday August 10th, 2008 12:46:57 PM
Aztyr watches and listens as Malgant talks to the gnome. She decides to stay out of it, because even thinking of going on the water again, makes her shiver. A huge boat was one thing, but seeing how tiny the Gnome is, she could imagine the size of boat he built....
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Sunday August 10th, 2008 11:25:20 PM
"A boat to sail on the acid? Well thats no more dangerous than traveling on a boat in full armor. If you fall in your dead. Unfortunately I can't think of another way to get to the source of this infection."
Vorelle Sunday August 10th, 2008 11:37:00 PM
Vorelle, too, watches the conversation with interest. She doesn't like boats at the best of times, and she's sure she'll hate crossing acidic waters in one. But she'll take the risk to help these poor people.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 11th, 2008 7:43:42 AM
Vauhwyt listens to the conversation, and she nods and introduces herself. She just hopes the boat will be big enough for everybody. Maybe she will have to take on a smaller shape. She hopes not.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Monday August 11th, 2008 8:51:50 AM
(OOC: Back from vacation)
Lorth sits patiently at the table while Malgant speaks to the strange gnome.
DM Kent Monday August 11th, 2008 4:29:14 PM
(ooc: Thanks to Chris for taking the reins while I was computerless.)
Hmmm, Tinkers eh? Hey, are they liontaurs, pointing at Vauhwyt and Aztyr and moving up close to them to peer at them more closely? Quite striking actually. Much more finely crafted than you are, if you don't mind me saying so.
After a momentary inspection of the liontaurs, he flits over to Val with a curious look on his face.
Now here is a truly interesting specimen. I see at least five kinds of elf in you and possibly more, but that is unlikely to happen naturally now is it?
So you want to see Tinkers about his experimental boat. You know they say that he is nearly quite mad? Everyone seems to wonder why a gnome that is afraid of water would build such a metallic monstrosity and then call it a boat. You know he nearly blew up half the town one winter's eve? You sure you want to see him? If you want I will take you over to his workshop.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 11th, 2008 4:38:36 PM
Vauhwyt preens and shows off. "We wemics are known for our superior craftsmanship," she says.
"That's 'craft-persons-ship,' Boss," caws Mookie. "Don't be such a chauvinist!"
"Hey!" says Vauwyt.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Monday August 11th, 2008 4:44:21 PM
" From what we have been told the source of the blight is out in the lake. Since we have only limited means of travel over the lake and it's deadly acid then we need to explore every other option for traveling the lake safely. Please, take us to see Tinkers. I have a strong feeling that he and his creation are the next step to fulfilling this prophecy."
Appolo Monday August 11th, 2008 8:34:34 PM
Appolo steps forward"Ok let's go see this Tinkers fellow.Sounds like he might be as crazy as we are."He says witha happy smile.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday August 11th, 2008 10:10:33 PM
As the gnome comes closer to look her over, Aztyr returns the favor and stare right back at him. "You're very short, are you all this short?"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Monday August 11th, 2008 10:49:36 PM
"I do. He's the only chance we have to save the land. If he's as curious as you are I'm sure we can work out some sort of deal. I'm the only one of my kind. Surely letting him take a closer look has to be worth something."
Vorelle Monday August 11th, 2008 11:47:22 PM
Vorelle smiles a little at the bold, forthright gnome. He reminds her of Berlon.
She doesn't speak, but nods her agreement with her companions.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:06:32 AM
Lorth says nothing, while his companions banter with the gnome. He watches carefully and waits until the situation plays itself out.
Bart Tuesday August 12th, 2008 4:58:27 PM
Bart sits next to Lorth and waits as well."Lorth is it so how did come to be aPalididn?"He asks is n a general friendly sort of way.
DM Kent Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:02:41 PM
Grinning at Aztyr's question, he quickly replies. "Of course all gnomes are short. Well almost all any way. I heard tell of one, over on the Plateaus that was nigh giantish (he shudders as the picture forms in his head), and that ain't proper.
Ok then, so you wants to go see Tinkers and his "boat." Well, then I guess we should be off. You know if you don't catch him at the right time in the morning before he gets going on one of his projects, you just can't get his attention and if you do he tends to be a touchy. You think you can keep up with Brokefang if I rides him? As he gathers his wolf and heads toward the door he keeps going with his monologue.
We are heading up river toward the lake, probably 45 minutes past where you had your fight on the shore. The town made him move his workshop you know after he about blew up the town this one time. Then there was this time that he had little mechanical creatures chasing all the town cats and dogs everywhere. Boy was that lively. I personally thought it was kind of funny, but the rest of the townsfolk, well... So anyways they up and tore down his workshop and moved it up near the lake.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday August 12th, 2008 9:04:20 PM
"We'll get there." Val said. She wasn't sure they could all keep up with a running wolf but they would get there. "We'll be right behind you."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 1:31:43 AM
Are u sure it wasnt a dwarf one of my friends is a dwarf and realy huge.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday August 13th, 2008 9:04:00 AM
"My father before me was a paladin. He was lost in the wars with the Dred and so I followed in his footsteps.", Lorth says to Bart.
He then stands up and goes outside, mounts Tobiasz and gets ready to ride out.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:48:08 AM
Vauhwyt grins at the gnome. She too thinks of Berlon, though her old gnome friend was more grumpy and less whimsical than this fellow. She wonders if this is not the inventor himself, playing a game with them.
She looks forward to seeing the gnomes inventions. "Does he use magic?" she asks. "Is he a wizard? Would he make stuff for us if we asked?"
Vorelle Wednesday August 13th, 2008 12:35:53 PM
Vorelle bites her lip. Keep up with a wolf? She can run, but only for so long. Champ, of course, can keep up, if he can just--
A thought occurs.
"P-p-p-pardon me," she says softly, "b-b-but how do you p-p-protect B-B-Brokefang's p-p-paws? F-from the acid, I m-mean."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 13th, 2008 2:49:14 PM
As she begins to chase the gnome on wolf-back (her move is move 40), Vauhwyt says to Lorth, "Come on, fellow Gargulizerr! Let's show this wolf how to run!"
She sets off in pursuit.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d20+5=11 ; Wednesday August 13th, 2008 3:38:34 PM
Aztyr goes outside and stretches a little, having been cooped up in the inn for a while. She will then race along with the others, keeping an eye out for suprises.
(spot roll)
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Wednesday August 13th, 2008 4:31:41 PM
Malgant looks down at the gnome, and then to his heavy plate armor, and then at the wolf. not a chance he thinks. " I will do my best to keep up to you good gnome, but it is unlikely that I could keep up with you for even a few moments."
DM Kent Wednesday August 13th, 2008 5:10:36 PM
Oh we aren't planning to race just a comfortable trot, though yon tin can over there, pointing at Malgant, may have a bit of difficulty with even that. As for her feet, indicating Brokefang, she is wearing a flexible glass steel sheath slipped over each paw and up to the first joint.
As for whether Tinker uses magic, well yes in a sense, but he himself is not a wizard, nor can he "do" magic of any sort.
That said he moves out at a ground eating trot, probabaly about 6-8 miles per hour.
The trip surprisingly goes very quickly, about 1 hour, and in actuality you never even get close to the river or his much in the way of wet ground until you see the large barn-like building in the near distance.
It is at this point that The little gnome looks back at you all. I am going on ahead to let him know his company has arrived you all just come along at your pace and I will see you in about five minutes. That said Brokefang suddenly takes off at what seems to be a breakneck speed toward the barn and you can all hear the gnome's happy laughter as he is whipped along at this rate. Within moments the gnome is at the barn and then wolf and gnome simply disapear into the barn and out of sight.
you all have about a five minute walk down the hill toward the barn and lake.
Appolo Wednesday August 13th, 2008 8:30:43 PM
Appolo dollows along quietly,until they reach Tinkerplace."Well folks here we are let's hope this boat is big enough for all of us.Oh we are probably going to have to buy ir,but we'll see."
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:53:43 PM
Val stops and takes many deep breaths. "That wolf can really move. Hopefully whoever owns the boat will be in a good mood."
Bart ac 30 hp 105/105 Thursday August 14th, 2008 2:27:53 AM
I wonder where that boat is, the river isnt close, caution my friends.
Lorth AC 23 HP 111/111 Thursday August 14th, 2008 7:56:51 AM
Lorth reins Tobiasz around gently when they reach the building. He doesn't climb down however and waits mounted for further instructions.
Vorelle and Champ Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:17:39 AM
Sore paws notwithstanding, Champ thinks this is a pretty fun game. He lopes along next to his human and her friends, putting on bursts of speed to get ahead of them, then slowing up and capering about as they catch up.
When the gnome and his mount take off, Champ moves to follow them, and Vorelle has to call him back.
Vorelle is breathing hard, but looking as if she enjoyed the exercise.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:54:36 AM
Aztyr tries to avoid the obvious spots where the acid has taken over the ground as they run along towards this gnome's workshop. When she gets there she'll try to wash off any that she managed to run through even after doing the avoiding. "We gotta see if he can supply us with those sock thingies the wolf is wearing..." she says in Vauhwyt's direction.
Appolo Thursday August 14th, 2008 8:54:42 PM
Appolo moves along with the others,but he takes his time not being in as much a hurrt as the others seem to be.He arrives quietly bringing up the rear.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:20:17 PM
Vauhwyt sticks close to Lorth. "Let us know if this guy is evil, please, Sir Paladin."
"Though even if he is, we may have no choice but to deal with him."
DM Kent Friday August 15th, 2008 11:06:20 AM
The group finally finds themselves at the barn-like building and sees an open double door. You also hear some noise similar to hammering coming from inside.
Taking a quick peek around the corner they see a huge open workshop space with worktables all around the edges with several in the middle. All the tables are covered with tools and pieces of partially completed projects and items. In fact there seems to be enough things going on in the workshop to keep 50 or 60 gnomes busy and yet as far as you can see there is noone in the building.
The one thing however that truly draws your eyes is the contraption in the middle of the space. 25 feet wide and nearly 45 feet long it has to be the boat you have heard about. Except that it looks to be made from solid metal and looks more like a barge with a slight keel than a truly seafaring vessel.
The hammering you hear seems to be coming from inside the small cabin on thins "boat."
Lorth AC 23 HP 111/111 Friday August 15th, 2008 2:34:36 PM
Lorth rides Tobiasz right into the barn. He then waits for one of his companions to go hail whoever is causing the banging.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Friday August 15th, 2008 3:09:56 PM
" Hello, Tinkers? We have come to speak to you about ending this blight of acid that has engulfed the region. Could we have a moment of your time?" Malgant calls in a deep voice that carryies well into the space. He stands in the doorway and waits for a reply.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Friday August 15th, 2008 6:09:19 PM
"A metal boat?! I have never heard of such a thing. Nor would I have believed it possible unless I have seen it with my own two eyes. Truly incredible!" Val exclaims with wide eyes.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+11=15 ; Friday August 15th, 2008 9:25:21 PM
Vauhwyt walks in, taking a close look at the gadgetry. This boat is intriging. She looks at it, trying to figure it out -- Disable Device check 15 is NOT to touch it at all, but just to take a mechanical look.
But she lets Mal offer the hello.
Vorelle Saturday August 16th, 2008 1:51:47 PM
Vorelle frowns. She may be an ignorant little grubber from Dirt City, but even she knows that metal doesn't float. What's going on here?
Unless--
"I-is it m-m-m-magic?" she asks in an undertone.
Bart ac 30 hp 105/105 Sunday August 17th, 2008 1:30:03 PM
I wouldnt believe it if i wasn't seeing it with my one eyes. Yes i think it will work perfectly. All It needs are some big sails and of we go
Appolo Sunday August 17th, 2008 8:52:59 PM
Appolo walks in looks around.He looks over the boat"Hello Mr.Tinker.We're here to inquire about your boat.It looks interesting."
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