DM Jamie Saturday August 9th, 2008 8:43:01 AM Let mebegin by saying it is good to be back. We are all here to have fun and I make mistakes. If I do make a mistake on ANYTHING please bring it to my attention so we can fix it.
As you walk further and further out of the complex you soon hear the distant sound of water falling ahead. The smell is pleasent to the nostrils after what you have been through. As you near the point where the coblestones were cleaned your projection friend slows ans stops, "I can not go any further. This is the end of the complexes physical control."
You can look down and see that the tracks you had made earlier are no longer there. You can also see sunlight further out towards the exit where the cleft was.
You slowly make your way back out to where you had to jump. As you look out you see the lower valley stretch out before you. You can make out the vineyards of your winery. It also looks as if there is alots of activity and repairs being made. You can't see anything specific from this distance, but you can make out alot of activity.
As you sit taking in the view you see a lift coming up from below and a lift going down from above. Make your choice.
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Where do the young hero's go from here? Whom do they talk to?
Bendis Sunday August 10th, 2008 12:54:58 PM
Bendis reiterates his earlier question whe n he recieves no reply.
Is there a method of moving between the Teucri sites? Are they linked by teleportation portals or something similar?
Calvierius 23/28 HP Monday August 11th, 2008 10:10:47 AM
"The creature said no teleportation magic works at all in those areas, Bendis. I believe that's how he answered that question."
Looking out over the valley below, Calvierius smiles for the first time in a long time. "Maybe we should return down to our lands and vineyards for the time being. If it is true that the *mumble don't want to say it out loud* might think us too weak to be a threat, now would be an excellent time to slowly husband our strength and perhaps bring in a few more close friends to our cause."
Looking at the Mondidiers in the group, Calvierius's smile fades. "I know what it feels like to lose family, my friends. Know that they shall be avenged, and this creature destroyed. I can feel the wrath of Jancassis building in me."
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 Monday August 11th, 2008 4:39:04 PM
(hey all I am back, now that I have a new computer.)
Gigi still deep in thought about all that he wrote down as the beings were speaking, his hand periodically moves to where the amulet lays beneath his robes.
Becoming aware of the ongoing conversation, he blinks a few times and then speaks. "I too think we should head back to see what can be and is being done now for those that are now dependent upon us and then we should move on to possibly securing an ally or two.
DM Jamie Monday August 11th, 2008 10:29:46 PM
The illusion replies, "You friend speaks true." His big toothy grin seems to follow you as you move about. He waits at the edge of the clean path and says, "I await your return." He turns and goes back into the compound. As he does you see a broom appear and sweep the path behind him, thereby erasing your passage into the complex.
You stare out across the valley below you and see the activity below. You are at a crossroads right now. On one side is your family down below. You can go down and try to rebuild your strength and gather followers willing to come to your aide. Up above is shrouded in mystery and intrigue, but can also be the biggest payoff as you find powerful allies and take on the enemy head on. You must quickly make a choice. Do you go up or do you go down. The two platforms are about to pass and you never know if the platforms could stop working again, thereby stranding you on this ledge.
Zita Monday August 11th, 2008 11:19:04 PM
Shaking her head, Zita is kind of at a loss. That cock sure smile returns to her face soon though and she glances to the lifts. "Our people need us...but we also will be needing stronger allies." Glancing to both Rosario and Gigi she nods her head. "I would vote to go up...though I doubt the enemy would expect us to go back." Though she is the Duke she also feels that this is as much their decision as hers.
"Let us come to a decison quick." She can feel for those that want to go back and check on families, but can they afford to draw attention to them if they are ok. "Remember that this enemy will use everything it can to get to us...all of us." She glances to each in turn and sighs for she does not want to say it. "We put them at greater risk if we visit them...unless they are powerful enough to take care of themselves." Once again glancing to the lifts she sighs again. "Then again...look at Fabersham...he was immune and he had to be strong." It sends a shiver down her spine and she cannot help but hug herself tight.
Picci Monday August 11th, 2008 11:32:52 PM
"I think we should go forward, too." Picci agrees even as she puts a comforting arm around Zita. "Going back home is tempting--but we already know that our enemy is all over the area there. We're more likely to escape notice if we go somewhere that's unfamiliar to us--if only because the enemy doesn't realize that we thought to do that."
Bendis Tuesday August 12th, 2008 12:15:15 PM
Bendis nods. "I agree, we need to guh-go up. We can't face a foe like this alone. I suppose the only real question is who to trust? Does anyone have any suggestions of possible allies?"
Calvierius 23/28 HP Tuesday August 12th, 2008 12:28:42 PM
"I know of no-one that could be truly trusted. Anyone we know might be an agent of this .. creature .. and we'd have a hard time telling who it was. Still, it is appealing to try and beard it in its den, that is certain. At any rate, I'll follow the decisions made by you Scions."
DM Jamie Tuesday August 12th, 2008 12:49:43 PM Not sure how many posters we are up to again. I know for a while there was alot going on in each persons life.
You all stand on the edge and make the choice to take the lift going up. As it moves closer to your position you see their is someone on the lift.Jeff that is your cue He is not aware of your presence yet. He looks to be just a passenger taking the lift up. He is the only person on the lift and their is no cargo going up.
Do you jump down and suprise him or do you wait, announce yourself, and then jump over?
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:04:16 PM
Looking "down" at the small people below and the swaying lifts, Gigi shudders. "You know perhaps we can just go upward from here without using the lift."
Zita Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:30:23 PM
Glancing to the lift as it fast approaches she notices the single figure and shrugs her shoulder, most likely loosening up. "Lets just take the lift if it is going to be the easiest." She does not feel like climbing and she is not sure how else they can reach the top. "We also have a single passenger on this one to be worried about." Though she does not really need to, she points to the lone figure.
With a nod to the others, unless they come up with a better plan first...she will jump over to the lift. Her hands will stay near her weapons though she will dip into a bow. "Goodday traveler." Otherwise she will not bother to reply or jump over yet, but hear out the ideas.
Picci Tuesday August 12th, 2008 10:45:37 PM
Picci peers at the person on the lift, smiling a bit hesitantly.
How do you live in a Wold where you can't trust? The vertically-challenged girl can almost feel the flood of hopelessness attempt to drown out her faith in her fellow Woldians, but she squares her shoulders against the spirit-sapping tide. Somehow, some way, she and her family would prevail.
Dextre Wednesday August 13th, 2008 9:51:52 AM
The figure on the lift is a rather tall and skinny sort of fellow. He is clearly a human male, standing just over six feet tall, but he has the looks of a gangy youth with long arms and long legs. His hair is jet black and he looks about, seeming to take everything in around him.
DM Jamie Wednesday August 13th, 2008 12:46:47 PM OC: Who is Dextre? Jim if that is you did you change something on your CS?
I will get in my post during my lunch hour (in 1 hour 15 minutes)
DM Jamie Wednesday August 13th, 2008 2:11:39 PM OOC: I have to appologize for a minute. Right now I guess I am having difficulties and got two names confused. We have a new player Jim and a new player Jeff. Both of them are on the lift. I see that Jeff is posting (please send me a CS jamie.harwick at gmail.com and Jim please post.
As the lift gets closer you now notice a smaller humanoid off to the side resting against the railing. Zita lunges down and off to the side placing herself in front of both passengers. She lands with great pizzah and startles both riders. Bowing she introduces herself.
The other party members look at her landing and wait on the ledge to see what will transpire.
You have at most 2 more actions before you can no longer make it onto the lift
Calvierius 23/28 HP Wednesday August 13th, 2008 4:01:30 PM
After seeing Zita leap onto the rising lift, Calvierius follows suit. "Well, in for a little - in for a lot, eh? I'm Calvierius", he says by way of introduction, "and we'll have a little chat soon. Right now, I'm a little busy worrying that you might be hostile."
Calvierius readies his axe and prepares to defend himself from the two newcomers.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet d20+6=21 ; d20+1=5 ; Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:17:41 PM
Rosario jumps down and lands solidly, [jump 21]. Just under 6' and shy of 200 pounds, his short ragged brown hair is in a mat on his head not having been groomed or washed in some time. He wears a chainshirt with a bastard sword on his left and a longbow slung over his right shoulder. The young man in his late teens keeps a stoic face and his eyes move over the pair on the lift rapidly, pausing breifly at weapons they may have. Apparently writing the duo off as nonthreatening he takes a small step back to get a better look upwards and brings his hands up to shield his eyes, but can make out very little. [spot5]
Zita Wednesday August 13th, 2008 11:02:31 PM
Glancing to the smaller of the two she gives him the same bow and nod of her head. She is already moving off to the side and out of the way of the others...it would not be a good idea to be pushed off. Though she figures that she might have a lot of time to think before she hit the ground...it was tempting.
She does glance to Cal and Rosario as the land near her. Though she shakes her head at Cal, but figures that since she has her hands on her own weapons...she is not better. She lets out a slightly strained laugh and runs her left hand through her coppery red hair. "Might want to make a little more room...friends will be joining us." She does not bother to elaborate more but moves to stand near the railing but giving herself room if trouble starts.
Picci d20+1=11 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 11:16:21 PM
Picci jumps onto the lift...or, at least, she tries to... (OOC: Jump check is 11.)
Giovanni Wednesday August 13th, 2008 11:52:27 PM
Startled at the sudden appearance of the newcomers to the lift and then the readied axe and menacing look from the human warrior, Giovanni raises his hands and says quickly, "Hey, hey, no need for the axe, really, not needed at all." Then looking at the other human that had ridden up with him, "Except maybe on him, I don't know him, never seen him before he got on this lift, he could be an assassin for all I know." Then making a motion not to chop him in two, the elegantly dressed halfling produces a sealed letter he had tucked in his belt for this precisse moment. "I have a letter of introduction from Dahlia Lightfingers, she said you might need some help and well, I'm here to help. My name if Giovanni Thornhill, bard by profession." Producing his best smile, he hoped his charm and the letter would save his bacon, of course if he was wrong and these were not the people he had been sent to help, he was toast. Ah toast, and bacon, yes. Giovanni's eyes glazed a little at the thought of food, he hadn't eaten lately, and the thought of a BLT on toast started to make his mind wander.
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 d20+4=16 ; Thursday August 14th, 2008 8:44:27 AM
Gigi Glares at Zita as she leaps aboard the lift and then taking a deep breath and sending a prayer toward Domi, leaps aboard himself managing it with much more grace than his exit off the last one, Brushing himself off as he moves up next to Zita, the scarred young man peruses the two other occupants.
Dextre Thursday August 14th, 2008 9:48:37 AM
The taller man steps back nimbly in surprise at the dropping in of people. His hand instinctively reaches to the rapier at his side as he takes up a defensive position. He does not draw it, but watches at the others drop into place.
When Giovanni gestures towards him and mentions being an assassin, he replies nervously, "Assassin? Me? Oh, please!" He regains his composure when he sees that he hasn't been attacked yet. He takes his hand off his rapier and hold it out in greeting, "I'm Dextre. I don't have any fancy letter of introduction or anything. I'm..." he pauses a moment, then continues, "an entertainer. And I'm currently, well, between entertaining positions at the moment."
DM Jamie Thursday August 14th, 2008 1:05:47 PM
The platform sways slightly as the party jumps onto the platform. Some make it look easy... others not so easy, but everyone makes it without falling off the edge. Looking up above you see you still have a bit of a ride to the top. Looking down you see it is a real long drop.
The wind fluctuates from time to time. Sometimes it is a light breeze, sometimes you feel like you need to grab the railing, sometimes nothing at all. It is difficult to enjoy the sun and feeling of being outside when you feel like someone is watching you.
A large crow lands on the railing and looks. Almost as if he is waiting for something. Caw...Caw...
Giovanni Thursday August 14th, 2008 4:44:02 PM
Snapped out of his bacon reverie by the strangers admission of his profession, "An entertainer?" Giovanni refutes. "I've never seen you around and I've played some of the finer establishments." Then the spry halfling thought about it and the way the man was dressed. "Oh, I see. You're a male prostitute."
Giovanni Thursday August 14th, 2008 4:52:48 PM
hmmm...
Zita Thursday August 14th, 2008 8:12:44 PM
Zita brings her free hand to cover her mouth as she stifles the laughter that threatens to break out. The fencing by the two before her is rather funny and though she can keep herself from laughing out loud...she cannot keep the laughter out of her eyes.
Glancing to Rosario she rolls her eyes and then goes back to looking over these two newcomers with a little more interest. She lets her eyes sweep the short one with a little more interest. "You say a letter from a Dahlia....and who would it be that you are searching for?" Her face does not twitch in anyway as she keeps tight reign upon her emotions now. She has seen no reason to stop them from fencing as of yet, though she does glance to the crow that has landed with some obvious distaste. "This belong to one of you?" Her statement is put force with just enough force that it would tell anyone that she is not really asking....but demanding an answer.
Her eyes flick between Gigi, Rosario and Cal...seeing as they might be the best for this. It is simple directions that can be passed without too much attention being drawn. If this bird does not belong to one of them or to their group...KILL IT.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet d20+1=13 ; Thursday August 14th, 2008 8:58:47 PM
Rosario looks down, nothing above but the sky and the ride to the top. "I am Roasrio." It is stated with a plain enough voice and Rosario takes the letter. A claim to know Dahlia, or more to the point a Wold renown hero. Rosario humphs slightly. Boastful bards, he had seen many such individuals and personally did not like them too much. A great deal of, I'm the best look at me and did I mention how great I am and that I know this person and that person in thier nature for his taste. Rosario, cracks any seal that may be on the letter and opens it to read.
Catching Zita's eyes his own move sideways to keep the crow in view as he awaits the answer from them first. then he would act or address what he just read.
Giovanni Thursday August 14th, 2008 9:58:48 PM
"Roasrio?" Giovanni stifles a small laugh, "Ro..Ass...Rio, right? That's a very unusual name, you must know Dextre then."
Giovanni Thursday August 14th, 2008 10:05:44 PM
"Oh, pardon. The letter is addressed to Zita Montdidier, you must be him, since you took the letter." Giovanni smiled and waited. What would it be, a threat with a sword, a backhand, no, it would be an attempted downward hammer blow to the noggin. Yes, he was sure the rather brusk warrior would resor to that, unless he didn't want to come off as a bully in front of the women, yes, he might be one of those. Giovanni continued to smile, he was enjoying himself, but he knew everntually he would step too hard on someone's toes. he had the heart of a clown and that meant he would undoubtedly say something wrong at the wrong time to the wrong person. Maybe that time was now.
Dextre Friday August 15th, 2008 10:29:29 AM
When Giovanni addresses him, Dextre replies, "You haven't... a what?" He mumbles an aside, "Sounds like someone might be experienced with such people." He quickly continues, "The crow? Indeed, it's not mine. Filthy beasts, they are."
When Roasrio introduces himself, Dextre bows and says, "Pleased to meet you."
As Giovanni continues, Dextre takes a step back to give a bit of room to Giovanni and Roasrio. He has seen fights break out for less, and he had no interest in being involved in one just yet. Unconsciously, his hand wanders slightly under the folks of his flowing tunic.
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=7 ; 2d6+1=10 ; Friday August 15th, 2008 11:29:16 AM
Seeing Zita's look and noting that neither one of the "gentlemen" lay claim to the bird Gigi draws his great sword from his back sheathe and cuts in one singular motion, just missing Giovanni's head as he neatly slices the raven in to little tiny pieces AC24 (natural 20) no crit, 10 points damage. With a flick of his wrist the blood whips off the sword and the the sword is back in its sheathe.
Looking the new Giovanni square in the eyes, he mildly asks. "You were saying?"
Calvierius 23/28 HP d20+5=19 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+1=2 ; Friday August 15th, 2008 11:35:25 AM
Calvierius follows Gigi's actions and continues to chop at the crow. ((AC 19 for 6 damage, AC 23 for 2)).
After that, he gives a little bow to Zita and then glances at the newcomers. A quirked eyebrow and a glance at his now bloody axe convey all that is needed to convey.
DM Jamie d20=2 ; Friday August 15th, 2008 4:19:39 PM I had to stop reading for a while and get up from the computer. Funny stuff.
With the conversation going on between the players the crow does not see the double attack coming and is swiftly sliced in half and then fourths befroe it falls over the edge and cascades downwards along with its entrails. This maybe leaves a few of you wondering what they are going to see at the bottom.
You also, having been talking back and forth, do not realize how close you are to the top until you begin to hear the noise of voices coming from above. You look up and see that you are approaching the top of the Plateau. Jamie here again... If something is wrong with the description of the Plateau please correct me. I am reading up on it and there is alot of info to digest.
From here where do you go? Who do you talk to? What will you do next?
Giovanni Friday August 15th, 2008 5:02:55 PM
Giovanni was amazed, here stood two stone cold...raven killers. He could see it in their eyes and returned their looks with a quizzical one as if somehow he just didn't understand what there was to take pride in from killing a helpless raven. "Um, all kidding aside, brave and mighty killers of fowl, if you are in need of my services, I'm here to help and it looks like we might be entering an area of danger up above. I still don't know who this guy is," the now serious looking halfling motioned to Dextre, "but he's not my worry." Giovanni pulled out his light crossbow, which was much smaller than the norm, and readied it for quick use. "Just in case."
Zita Friday August 15th, 2008 8:02:10 PM
Zita flicker her hair back and wondered if this guy was blind. She knew that she dressed and acted like a tomboy, but she did not have the outwards appearance of a boy just entering into his manhood. Glancing with satisfaction at the sudden annihilation of the crow she nods her head, though she has taken no letter yet and has not even admitted to being this Zita person. "I have heard of this Zita you talk about...but the last time I saw her...she was very much a female." There is no hint in her voice of any problems and she sighs as this is getting them nowhere and with the protection around her she was not worried.
She holds out her hand with a justified frown. "I am Zita...though I would suggest you keep my last name to yourself." Taking the letter she will read it over as she waits for the lift to reach the top...they really have no choice. She nods to the others. "Keep on guard and get ready to move once we reach the top...cover first and then..." She simply shrugs as she has figured that far in advance.
Giovanni Saturday August 16th, 2008 12:54:24 AM
"Oh, my pardon my fair lady, I was not addressing you, I was addressing him." Giovanni pointed at Rosario, "I assumed he was Zita Montdidier since he took the letter and opened to read it. I should have known you would have a lackey to check such things for traps and the such. My sincerest regrets mi'lady for you are truly fair to the eye and one would have to be deaf, dumb and blind to mistake you for anything other than a lady most fair." Giovanni bowed gracefully.
Dextre Monday August 18th, 2008 7:36:20 AM
Dextre thinks to himself, "These are some quite violent people. And yet this one calling himself Giovanni continues to taunt them. I think he may find himself quite dead rather quickly."
Dextre takes another step back away from Giovanni to be out of combat range and then looks up to see what he can see about where they are about to arrive. When Zita mentions cover, he shrugs and the bow on his back slides so the grip is where he can quickly grab it. He reaches a hand up and touches the fletching of an arrow in the quiver, checking to be sure they are ready should he need one.
Bendis Monday August 18th, 2008 7:54:43 AM
The potbellied dwarf who had landed awkwardly on the platform just after the others finally gets up, wincing as he puts weight on his ankle. "Ow! Bother! I ruh-really wish we could stop leaping about fuh-for five minutes."
"Um, hello" he smiles at the two newcomers, straightening his spectacles and peering at them short-sightedly. "The name's Bendis." He glances at Zita and Rosario, unsure of how much he should say. "Nice to meet you."
He looks up and sees the top of the Plateau fast approaching. "Um, fellows, I hear voices up there" he murmurs."
Apologies folks, the combination of a transatlantic flight, murderous jetlag and a wedding in the past few days knocked my posting for six. I'm back now though. Hi Jim and Jeff!
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Monday August 18th, 2008 12:25:03 PM
Rosario ignores the halfling completely and continues to read the letter. He then hands it to Zita to read. To the others on the lift, "Let's put the weapons away though friends." he says calmly, "we don't need to make a grand entrance and attract a bunch of attention. People come up the lifts all the time, what they don't do is come up ready for battle"
He glances up to the approaching top side and then, without looking at him, "You're errand is done Giovanni, You're dismissed." He flicks a silver coin at him absently.
Giovanni Monday August 18th, 2008 2:37:43 PM
Giovanni deftly caught the silver coin and pocketed it quickly whilst giving the donor a quizzical look. "Ah, I see." The halfing said a moment later. "You can't read? When I said it was a letter of introduction, it was a letter introducing me to the group, not a letter saying something like, "Hey, how ya doing Rosario you big piece of man-meat." If you could read you would have discerned that from the letter. No matter, doesn't make you any less intelligent, just ignorant." Giovanni smiled.
Calvierius 23/28 HP Monday August 18th, 2008 2:38:27 PM
Calvierius nods at Rosario, and secures his axe across his back in preparation for the arrival. He says nothing to the new arrivals, letting his companions do the talking.
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I'm going to be spotty for a week- I'm traveling. I have Internet thru the iPhone, but my posts will be a little light on RP. That's okay, as calv is pretty tight-lipped.
DM Jamie Monday August 18th, 2008 3:08:34 PM
OOC: Just a quick note to start off with. Let's all remember we are friends here. When I am having a bad moment at work I just think of you guys' commentary. :)
The lift comes to a halt. You are all staring at a group of people. They are assorted humanoids who are waiting to take the lift down. You can't help but look back over where you have come from and gasp at the view. It seems like you are on the top of the Wold and can see for hundreds of miles. You almost think you could see the Southern continent from here if you so chose. You spin back around looking over the top of the plateau and see Plateau city in all its wonder and glory. It could be one of the wonders of the Wold as far as your concerned.
As you pass each other getting off the lift one of the men bumps into you and a box he was carrying falls to the ground and opens. Out rolls a very ornate mask. He grasps for it desparately, but misses it just as it spills off the edge of the lift, tumbling on its way to oblivion.
The man comes upright and begins to turn a shade of red as he turns back towards the party. "I had to have that comissioned for Mask Day. Now what am I to do. It was guarunteed to help me not get selected." Tears begin to fill his eyes as he storms to the lift and waits for it to lower. He continues to mumble to himself and is unconsolable if anyone tries to approach. All you can make out is 10,000 gp was the cost of the mask.
Where to first? Check out the foreign square? the dragon towers? one of the many temples?
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Monday August 18th, 2008 5:24:08 PM
Rosario sighs slightly and turns to the the halfling. "You continue speaking as if any within the sound of your voice cares to hear it. Your attempt to provoke me into killing you will likely succeed at some point as there are certain things you could say or do that will grant you the reaction you are looking and I am not above killing a person of lower station than myself. Your grandest mistake thus far has been that we want you to stay. I have looked over the letter, it seems genuine from other writings I know the author to have penned but it does not change anything. The answer is no, the silver was for your trouble. Good day." His tone as if speaking to a child that continually asks the same question, simple exhausted resignation that he feels compelled to sink to speaking at this time.
Rosario turns and starts moving off the lift.
The bump into the man elicits a slight apology, but does not slow Roy overso as he gestures with his head in the general direction of left with a non comment of "Let's move out of the way before chossing a destination eh friends?"
Giovanni Monday August 18th, 2008 5:48:35 PM
Whatever Rosario had to say had fallen on deaf ears, Giovanni was precariously perched on the edge of the cliff casting a spell to retrieve the fallen mask. "Ready a rope, I may have need of it."
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 d20=7 ; d20+3=14 ; Monday August 18th, 2008 5:54:36 PM
Gigi, watching the show between Giovanni and Rossario elicits a bit of a smile, remembering just how stubborn Rosario can be on occassion when something or someone rubs him the wrong way. Giving Zita a look with a slight roll of the eyes, as if to say it is now going to be up to you to smooth this one out if the new guy is to saty, he steps off the lift and sees the mask shoot toward the cliff, but has absolutely no opportunity to even attempt a rescue before if goes flying over the edge. reaction roll 7 Moving off to the side Gigi carefully watches the gathered crew for anyone/thing suspicious.spot 14
Zita Monday August 18th, 2008 10:30:39 PM
Zita takes the letter and reads it over, not once but twice before she stows it away in a pouch at her waist. She glances over both of the arrivals and shrugs her shoulders again. It might just be to loosen her muscles or it could be a helpless gesture at Rosario's actions.
As the lift reaches the top and they start to move off she watches the mask slip away and over the side. She can see the man's pain written on her face but she cannot bring herself to feel too sorry for him. Glancing to the others that have or are attempting to help with a simple nod of her head. Her hand reaches out and gently graps the shoulder of Rosario. Her eyes speak volumnes more than her words and she nods to Giovanni. "We cannot afford to turn away potential allies...you said it yourself earlier." Her voice is pitched so that only he should be able to hear her, though those closer will also be able to hear her as well.
Glancing back to the actions of Giovanni she lets her hand slip away from Rosario's shoulder and she starts to pull off the rope attached to her pack. With a glance to the others she nods her head and motions her free hand to guard her back. "Cal...I could use your strength." When Giovanni is ready and Cal reaches her she will toss the rope over the side so that it will be ready for Giovanni.
Picci Monday August 18th, 2008 11:24:44 PM
The petite priestess puckers her eyebrows at the man's outburst about his mask guaranteeing that he "would NOT be chosen." She thinks for a moment before her obsidian eyes round open.
"Zita..." Picci says to the redhead in a low voice, "...I think I have an idea of where we may go...how about the Big Float...?"
Giovanni Monday August 18th, 2008 11:28:48 PM
"I'm away!" Giovanni yells and jumps off the cliff, arms and legs outstretched. Like a rock he falls, straight towards the mask and reaches out with a spell and snags it, bringing it rather suddenly into his grip, or perhaps his body was brought closer to the mask since he was falling rapidly. A quick word of power and he stopped momentarily in mid air and began to gently float downwards, but just as quick he reached out with his mage hand spell and reached out for the rope the fair Zita was readying.
Bendis Tuesday August 19th, 2008 6:15:28 AM
"Nuh-now fellows, please, don't fight" the dwarf admonishesGiovanni and Rosario. "There are enemies enough without creating new ones."
He watches the mask fall with a shudder. It just reminds him of that precipitous drop. Who in their right mind would build a city way up here?
"Ye Gods!" yelps Bendis as Giovanni makes his daredevil leap. His stomach heaving he forces himself to look over the edge. Has their newfound companion hurled himself to his death?
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet d20+1=16 ; Tuesday August 19th, 2008 9:29:37 AM
Rosario stops as Zita whispers to him and he glances a short look back at the halfling. "I was wrong." Rosario moves a bit off from the lift and keeps his eys scanning the now likely unwanted crowd and attention. So much for simply slipping in, twice damned halfling couldn't cause a greater scene if he tried. Rosario tries to keep his breathing under control and his hands steady and consciously away from his weapon. Was it wrong to secretly wish the spell to fail? It certainly would make his life easier. Things were bad enough, he did not need the added stress. Rosario needed someone to talk to before he talked himself into complete paranoia.
"Picci. The Float? Can we pull that off, getting there I mean? I do like the idea of sliding right under the overlords nose, but we are a bit cash strapped."
[spot 16]
DM Jamie Tuesday August 19th, 2008 2:24:05 PM I appologize for not letting everyone post. Tuesdays are very busy for me and I will try to post as close to 1200 local as possible
Everything seems to happen at once. The box falls and the mask rolls. GiGi tries for it, but is not near quick enough. Giovanni tries and misses as well, but he goes the extra mile. In an act of heroism or stupidity he leaps over the edge of the lift and freefalls after the mask. The man, who had begun to blubber to himself, seems to have done a complete 180 and is now cheering on the little halfling.
The crowd has begun to cheer him on as well. Although you can't tell if they just wanted the little man to jump or really recover the mask.
At about 80 feet the halfling grasps the mask and is able to get out his command words to come to a slow drift down. As he slows, a rope drops from above, being held by Zita, Calvierius, and Dextre.
Bendis and GiGi are now watching the crowd gathering arounf the lift. You overhear peaople talking about the heroism the little man exudes. His dedication to the people. His willingness to help others. After listening to him on the lift you almost smile...
Picci and Rosario exchange an idea about the float while Giovanni is pulled back up to safety.
As Giovanni crests the railing the man rushes over and picks up Giovanni and gives him a big hug. "Oh, thank the gods. You are truely a hero to me and my family today. I don't know what would have happened if this had been lost." He sets down Giovanni and helps straighten his clothing.
"You see it was very expensive and I travel with it since I am back and forth between the float. I don't want to get caught there during Mask day and be forced to pick up some cheap imitation of everyone elses mask that would not offer me any protection and I have a family to think about. How can I ever repay you and your friends for this act of heroism?"
Giovanni Tuesday August 19th, 2008 3:44:54 PM
"It's quite alright, I wasn't trying to be a hero." Giovanni said as he handed back the mask to it's owner. "In fact I daresay it was my fault that the mask fell over the cliff. I was verbally sparring with my traveling companion," Giovanni motioned over to Rosario, "and distracted him and the others to the point where we accidently bumped into you. I felt it was my responsibilty to retrieve the mask, such a work of art it is." Giovanni smiled and brushed himself off before continuing, "but if you feel you must repay us, well, I have to admit, jumping off a cliff does make one a bit thirsty and hungry and I'd really like to know more about the Float and this Mask day you speak of?"
Air Rushing Past Me Jagged Stone Racing Upwards Flying Without Wings
Picci Tuesday August 19th, 2008 11:24:47 PM
The dark-haired female smiles in a slightly-embarrassed manner.
"I was thinking along the lines of a bit of wisdom that says 'keep your friends close, but your enemies closer'," she admits a bit sheepishly, "I forgot that we would actually have to pay somebody to transport us there...perhaps there's some way of getting ourselves hired on to a caravan or other such operation that needs extra help to transport goods to that city..?"
Bendis Wednesday August 20th, 2008 6:20:00 AM
The portly dwarf shakes his head. "I cuh-can't believe you did that" he splutters to the daredevil halfling. "That's the craziest thing I ever saw! Actually, thinking about recent events, maybe not. But still, cuh-crazy!"
Bendis looks up at his companions. "Yuh-you want to travel to Floating City and face the Overlord? Even if we could get there, wouldn't that just show our hand and get us thrown in jail? I thought we were going to look for allies in Plateau City? Not that you aren't a great help" he hastily adds to the newcomer(s).
Dextre d20=19 ; d20+7=15 ; d20-1=5 ; Wednesday August 20th, 2008 7:43:23 AM
As the group reaches the top and Giovanni makes his heroic dive, Dextre steps back with the crowd and watches. He does his best to appear to not to be part of the group that's with Giovanni while looking around the crowd for anyone who seems to be out of place. He even asks a few people if they've seen that hero before.
(Rolls to help? Hide to avoid being seen with the group by anyone watching? 19+10 = 29. Gather Information? 15. Spot 5.)
DM Jamie Wednesday August 20th, 2008 4:01:28 PM You guys make me a little self conscious when half of you don't post. I am going to assume it is RL issues and not me.
As the spectacle is over with people begin to disperse almost as soon as they appeared. Dextre, as you mingle through the crowd you believe you are able to do it with no problems. You find a group of men talking about the incident and make your way into their conversation by asking, "Anyone seen that hero before?" The men stop for a minute and look over at you.
"You know we were just asking ourselves that very question." The older one says, "You know, back in my day if you didn't give out your name or let people know who you were it was considered impolite, but I guess young people don't have enough common courtesy anymore." He spits on the ground to place emphasis on his point. "We don't recognize him or any of the others. Seems like a bunch of kids out screwin around if you ask me." With that he turns to walk off and the others seem to break off in their directions as well. You did notice that at its peak there were about 100 people. And they ranged from rich to poor/common to noble.
Giovanni, the man extends a hand towards you and in a deep baratone that would make a wolverine pur says, "I am Bruce, only Bruce." Looking him over he is of average height (about 5'9") and looks to be portly. He wears colorful clothing and has a beard that is kept trim. His brown hair frames his face that has many wrinkles, but you think they are laugh lines from the way he carries himself. He has striking light blue eyes. Almost white. After shaking your hand he says, "I must take you and your friends out for a grand meal this evening. I am not wealthy by any means, but I do rather well. People need items securely and discreetly delivered to the Float all the time. None of this teleportation nonsense for them."
He turns to one of the men who were with him and it is now clear he is an assistant of some type, "Howard, this is the kind of person I want you to be. Willing to jump off the lift like this young man. Oh, if only you would jump." Turning back to Giovanni he says in a lowered tone, "My cousins youngest. Well, cousin 7 times removed, but family is family. Really does try." Turning back he says, "You are learning though and we have to keep extending your trial period when things like this happen."
"I now have a reason to stay for another day. Oh, blessed Domi. Howard, remind me to take a trip there tonite to make a donation." He turns back to the party, "You will all be my guests tonite at the Blue Ale Tavern in the Gold Quarter. I will go and make the arrangements and we can talk then."
"Howard," he says over his shoulder," ensure they have directions and make the reservations. I am going to the hotel to recheck in. Tonite make sure they give us their best table and that we get the 7 course meal."
With that he turns and walks away. Howard walk up to you and hands you a written note with directions to the Blue Ale Tavern. "I also have a pass for you should anyone stop you to find out why you would be in the Gold Quarter." He says. His voice is very nasally. With that he excuses himself to go make the arrangements for the evening.
Zita Wednesday August 20th, 2008 6:05:51 PM
Zita is busy coiling back up the length of rope she had used earlier and is only half paying attention to things around her. She does catch enough of it to make herself snort, one of those unladylike habits that she has. Glancing to Rosario she shakes her head and mouths a simple sorry.
If she thought she could get away with it, she would move out right now and leave this all behind. She would have rather gotten into the city a more discreet way and not drawn this much attention to herself. She moves over to stand near both Rosario and Gigi, watching with a disapproving frown at the displays that are going around. "Friend or foe...I would rather keep him close...less to worry about." The next is growled through clenched jaws but she still gets it out. "We may have to inform our friend though that we are sort of in hiding and that he should be careful of what he asks for." If anyone so much as suggests going to Floating City again she will throttle them herself. There is fire dancing in her eyes and you might get that sinking feeling that her temperment is going to change or already has, to match her hair.
Oh the troubles of being with a redhead. That and the fact that at times Zita can be like a flipped switch.
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 d20+3=13 ; d20+3=21 ; Wednesday August 20th, 2008 9:16:38 PM
Carefully watching the crowd, Gigi specifically looks for anyone who might show more than what would be normal interest in the group, but mostly in Zita herself. Spot 13 As people start to move out Gigi begins moving out as well a bit to the side watching again for any who might be trying to follow the group or appear to be watching too closely what/where the group is doing/going.Spot 21
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Wednesday August 20th, 2008 9:41:56 PM
Rosario replies to Gigi and Bendis, "I was not thinking of confrontation. That would be suicidal. Just slipping in thre and laying low to hear what we could, but Zita is probably right and staying away from that particular location for now is a good thing to do." Seeing Zita mouth the apology Rosario shrugs and returns a small smile. He did not believe the halfling a threat in any way save ignorance in drawing unwanted attention to them. That could be corrected, but now they had to go to Gold Quarter and a very public meal. On top of that, this escapade was sure to spread about. Only good thing was the halfling was the center of it and so would follow any descriptions of the event. His sister and other surviving family were not known to be in a halflings company, and so hopefully ther would be no link to them in Plateau city.
Bruce's comments about moving things off the beaten path made him nervous. It was simply agianst his nature, how he was raised. Was this what it would come to? Consorting with smugglers and low life rogues? Father, oh gods his father how he must be disgusted to see such a possibility laid before his son. Vendetta or not, it was repulsive and his stomach turned slightly as his mind continued to entertain the thoughts. Trying to distract himself, "Let's get going and find accomodations." With a nod of acknowledgment he takes the pass from Howard and tucks it into his tunic.
Picci Wednesday August 20th, 2008 11:24:49 PM
Picci nods agreement with Rosario's reasoning.
"I didn't mean that we should go face the Overlord...only that we could...well...watch him...sort of..." Her voice trails off as she contemplates the ramifications of what she's saying.
"Umm...never mind."
Giovanni Wednesday August 20th, 2008 11:56:23 PM
"Many thanks to you Mr. Bruce." Giovanni says with a proper bow as the portly man walks away. "Thank you Mr. Howard." As his assistant hands him the directions to the tavern, and then again as he hands him the pass. Curiously the spry halflings hand traveled not of it's own accord as it remained latched onto the pass as it traveled from Howards hand to Giovanni's hand and then into Rosario's tunic. Standing there with his hand inside Rosario's tunic was a bit awkward. Lettng out a slight cough, he removed his hand from the man's tunic, along with the pass and placed it into his own tunic.
Smiling slightly, perhaps to fill the void of silence after the tunic incident, Giovanni asked in almost a whisper to Zita, "Say, are we supposed to be on the lamb, or incognito, or something like that? With everyone in the group looking out for something, it makes us all look a little suspicious. Kinda like a bunch of shoplifters, you know, when a shoplifters going to steal something, he looks up to see if someone is watching him. Sure sign he's up to something and I couldn't help but notice after my little rescue of the mask, that's what happened here. Is there something I should know about since I'm staying with the group?"
Bendis Thursday August 21st, 2008 5:30:58 AM
Bendis looks at the ground, not sure what to say in reply to Giovanni.
"I suppose your letter of introduction means we should tuh-trust you. Though for your own sake you'd be far better forgetting you ever muh-met us. But this is not the place; we need to find lodgings, somewhere private to discuss this. What do you think, fellows?"
Dextre Thursday August 21st, 2008 8:06:22 AM
Dextre nods at the men in the crowd in agreement and spits after them. "Right." he says. As they walk away, he mumbles loud enough for them to hear, "Inconsiderates. What's the Wold coming to?" He meanders his way back to the group as the man berates his charge. His eyes light up at the mention of a seven course meal and Rosario hears a loud rumbling from just behind him -- where he sees Dextre standing and smiling rather sheepishly.
Giovanni Thursday August 21st, 2008 12:09:10 PM
"Hmm, right, right." Says Giovanni in reply to Bendis' suggestion while tapping the side of his nose with his finger, then pointing at the dwarf. Looking over at Dextre, he asks of the group, but not too loudly, "What about him? He seems to have latched onto us, perhaps seeking a free meal or two, but he has no letter of introduction, nor has he even asked to join the group, he's just... here. And I just met him at the bottom of the lift, so I have nothing to vouch for him."
DM Jamie d20=8 ; d20=16 ; d20=1 ; d20=8 ; Thursday August 21st, 2008 3:35:49 PM
As the crowd vacates the area you all have a chance to loosly gather. Looking around none of you see anyone of note. You just saw a large gathering of people that crossed all economic and socionomic lines. Between all of you sharing with each other you do come to the ending that most of the attention was on Giovanni.
Looking over the pass you see that on one end their are dirctions and a quick note with a seal placed at the bottom saying you are guests of the Bruce and you are to be left alone. On the backside it seems to be some kind of oversized business card. Seems the Bruce runs a company called "Woldwide deliveries". Their tag line is "When a teleport can't be trusted, you call we haul." The card goes on to say that they deliver anything anywhere as long as the price is right and they always make their delivery time. Never lost a delivery either. They make regular movements between the Float and Plateau city.
Discussion is made about finding lodging and the questions of Dextre's loyalties and if he is even a part of the group are brought up. And they are brought up by none other than the other new guy Giovanni. All come to the relization though that tonite needs to be kept low-key for the most part. Although, maybe new loyalties and contacts can be made this evening in a higher income part of town.
Okay, I want to have lodging settled by tomorrows post so that I can get in a big post about the dinner before the weekend to give you some time to think and to some small extent plan. I think you guys are doing a great job. When we are doing a normal daily post (no combat) I don't mind the multiple posts by players. It helps build comrade. Hope you are enjoying it so far.
Calvierius 23/28 HP Thursday August 21st, 2008 9:41:35 PM
Watching the commotion over the mask, Calvierius does little more than grin and say quietly, "Possessions...". Seeing his companion jump over the edge spurs him into action, however. He quickly lends his strength to the rope to pull the halfling up.
The commotion settled, he follows the group to wherever they choose to rest for the night.
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Turns out, Montana has REALLY spotty data coverage via cell phone. Sorry for the dearth.
Picci Thursday August 21st, 2008 11:23:39 PM
post pending
Dextre Friday August 22nd, 2008 7:13:00 AM
"Me? Huh? I wasn't aware one needed a letter of introduction to meet new people. Then again, I'm not from around here, so perhaps I'm not up on the etiquette for such an area. Apparently," he gestures towards Giovanni, "it's perfectly acceptable to insult anyone you meet around here."
"I am an entertainer, and I am a traveler. As I mentioned before, I'm between entertainment jobs at the moment. At the same time, I am quite effective with this," he swings his shoulder to indicate his bow, "so if you're expecting trouble, I can certainly help out in that arena."
Bendis Friday August 22nd, 2008 7:45:19 AM
Bendis nods politely to Dextre. "Huh-nice to meet you sir. Though, as I say, we should really get off the street before we talk further. An inn should suffice, there are many nearby I think."
As they head off to the nearest inn Bendis whispers to Zita "What do you think? Should we trust these guys?"
OOC: Given the nature of this game (paranoia, conspiracies etc) there really should be some DM assistance with integrating new characters. The letter works OK, but bringing Dextre in is trickier. OOC we know he's the new player, but IC our characters would never just let a total stranger pitch in with them, given what they've been through and discovered. Can anyone think of a way we can fix this?
DM Jamie Friday August 22nd, 2008 8:48:08 AM I will get in a post later today. I appologize for not giving more assitance at the begining. Jumping back in the saddle. One of the premises of the characters is that they are all linked in some way to Fort Silence. Now with Giovanni we at least hace some type of letter of introduction. I suggest that Dextre email me (jamie.harwickATgmail.com) and we work out something for Monday's post. We will just have to introduce it and consider it having been introduced when he first met. If anyone has heartache with that please feel free to email some other suggestions as well.
-Carl- No critisism to you Jaime, I know how hard it is jumping into a game and getting up to speed. Just thought I'd mention it to ensure we don't chase off poor Dextre!
-Jamie- No worries Carl. I didn't take it that way. We will get it all resolved by Monday. Thanks.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Friday August 22nd, 2008 11:11:30 AM
Rosario drops Giovanni as the halfling holds onto the note and answers his remark on Dextre, "Don't worry about him." Rosario then adresses everyone else, "Let's move to the Dragon quarter and find a couple rooms. Place is crawling with adventurers, no one will take any note of a few more that seem to fit that description."
Rosario leads the group through the streets towards the northern section of the city. (not sure precisely where we came up) And eventually into Adventurer's Square where Adventurers are catered to in most every way and means. Statues of current Dragon Consortium Groups fill the square as stores by the dozen surround it selling everything an adventurer might ever want or require.
Some of these stores include Insignias by Polo, Moneychanging by Gayley, Grubb and Chub Supplies, Sally's Petite Armor, Waldo's Armor, Tuff Stuff for the Barbarian, Paso's Headgear, Jehosephat's Rare and Ancient Emporium, Puula's Components, Krall's Axes, Poles by Shook, Slade's Blades, Sticks and Stones, and many others.
The area is full of inns and taverns as well, which is where the young man directs his lead of the group.
Giovanni Friday August 22nd, 2008 12:34:56 PM
Had Giovanni heard that right? "I'm not from around here" is what Dextre said, the halfling thought to himself. Yes, he had said it, now Gio was more certain than not that the man was an assassin, perhaps even a doppleganger. The style of his dress, his manner, he was hiding something, something sinister. Gio had been warned by Dahlia Lightfingers to trust no one and this man before him, well, he did not trust. He would have to keep an eye out for him and see if he could actually be an entertainer as he had claimed.
As for insulting everyone, another attempt by the supposed entertainer to divert attention off of him and concentrate it on the halfling. Clever, but transparent at the same time. Gio was a little shocked to see Rosario accept him so easily, but then again, he had not impressed Gio when they first met. The halfling hadn't said anything to offend Rosario when they first met, but it was evident on Ro's face that he did not like the halfling. Then again it wasn't the first time he had met someone that didn't like halflings, Rosario was just a racist, like the others Gio had met at one time or another. It definitely wasn't because he was a bard, he had accepted Dextre even though he had stated he was an entertainer, so it was the halfling thing once again.
Gio sighed once as they walked and put a small smile on his face to keep his spirits up. It would be an interesting time the next few days, hopefully he wouldn't be caught with Ro alone somewhere, without the company of the women, he was sure Ro would try something. Gio sighed again, he really needed some bacon to make the blues go away.
Bacon bacon yum Heavenly luxurious The perfect food group
DM Jamie Friday August 22nd, 2008 2:41:26 PM I got a shorter than normal break today so I wanted to make sure this got in. I am going to work on Dextre's entrace this weekend and if you get the chance post with each other over the weekend and get some conversation going. Also, I know there is alot in my post. Just let me know what you did during the small amount of down time you had and we will go from there. This is the last big push I will make the rest is up to you. :) Enjoy.
You make your way to the Dragon square and the first thing that you notice is the grand and shining statues of the current Dragon group, the Emerald Dragons. Each statue is done in an almost exact likeness with highlights of the stone which is their namesake, the Emerald. It is uncanny, the feeling you get entering this portion of the city. Seeing the other groups packed into the square, either coming from or returning to an adventure. Some of those you see are not as regal as you would imagine, but are adventurers nonetheless and some of them are true heros.
After some shopping around at a few of the Inns you are able to secure a good rate at The Red Wyrm Inn. You are able to get 2 rooms for the night that are connected together by a door. Then each room has its door to the hallway. They are on the 2nd floor and towards the back of the establishment.
You all are able to unwind a bit as you get to your rooms. Undoubtedly one or two of you begin by checking the rooms for security, possible extra exits, choke points in the event of an attack, and the like. Even with your damaged spirits though it is hard to imagine someone attacking in a place like this with the plethora of adventures around that are just looking for something to legally vanquish.
The time ticks away and you each spend it in your own way. Some might go down to enjoy the entertainment, some might use it to reflect on the day, some might use it for sleep, and others might look for information. Whatever you do you do not draw attention to yourselves and it seems to those watching for it that no one is paying attention to you either.
As the hour draws near for the evening dinner you gather up and begin the walk to the Gold Quarter. This walk takes you through Gladiator Park. The sheer size of the Area dwarfs any other man made structure you have seen thus far. And the surrounding landscape is just beautiful. It is said there is an ancient magical device in the arena that keep the spectators safe from the machinations of those combating each other, but that is just what you have heard.
You finally arrive at your destination, The Blue Ale Tavern. You note that there is an increased level of security in this part of town. One can only guess it is because of the level of wealth associated with this part of town. It is a shame, though, thinking of the other areas that everyone can't receive the same level of protection throughout the city.
You are welcomed by the man at the front desk, but he seems to cringe a bit as your rag tag bunch walk in. You present the pass to him and he looks at it for a second and then snaps his fingers. A younger looking elf runs up and snaps to attention. The man says, "They are here for the Bruce party." The elf clicks his heels and motions for you all to follow him. You are taken around tables and through several rooms until you come to, what should be near the back of the building.
The room is well lit and has several large tables inside. The walls are painted a deep red and there are numerous tapestries hanging from the walls. Upon closer looking they seem to be tapestries of the different Taur races. There are a few other parties gathered through this room, but one cannot miss Bruce. He is once again dressed in a very pompus and colorful manner. You can see he has already begun eating and he motions to you with a hand glistening with chicken fat. With a half full mouth he says, "Gracious adventurers please join me at the party in your honor." There are seat enough for all to sit and their still be some extra. There are numerous plates of food strewn about the table some of the items seem rather plain for such a setting, but there are others that you have never seen before. "Please, join in. There is no need for total manners tonite, but please do not act a fool either. I don't want to be kicked out of this place too." He says with a smile.
As people begin eating he says to Giovanni, "Mask day is what you wanted to know about? I am never sure how long I will be at the Float when I travel so as Mask day approaches I like to bring mine with me in order to avoid being chosen. It is a long and dusty ceremony, but the jist of it is if you get selected you have to serve the Underlord of the city for 20 years. If you were serving him you are released." He pauses to take a drink of wine from a large goblet. "Some of the jobs you have are monitoring security and recording all of the Wold's history. Everything that has ever happened is recorded down there in the archives."
Giovanni Friday August 22nd, 2008 3:23:44 PM
Previously at the Red Wyrm Inn, Giovanni politely, privately and discreetly inquired of Zita, "So, what is it that I've gotten myself into? You lot seem to be very suspicious and I too was tasked to be very suspicious of those around me by Dahlia Lightfingers. The short of it is, I guess, is what should I know?
Zita Friday August 22nd, 2008 10:44:31 PM
Zita had made her way to the inn and let Rosario bargain for the rooms and ste them up. As they finally got to the room she did not bother to do more than drop her pack on the floor near a bed and then lean her rapier next to it as well. "Wake me in a couple of hours." She feels slightly safer now and knows that the others will be about the room checking it out.
When woken she finds that she is being watched by one of the new guys and when he finally approaches, she crosses her legs on the bed to listen to him. "Rosario...Gigi..." She motions both of them over to her spot on the bed and smiles to Gio and nods. "Your question is warranted...more so than you realize." She pulls out the letter from Dahlia and lays it open on the bed before her. "Dahlia sent you to us and though we might mistrust each other so far...you will be traveling with us." She does not bother to add what the other choice is, but it is written plain on her face...he will die otherwise and not by any monster.
Sighing she glances around the room and then to the other newcomer as well. She motions him over as well and waits for him to draw close enough to hear. "Has this room been silenced?" Glancing to those with powers that lean that was she arches her left eyebrow. If she is told no and it can be put right she will hold off till tomorrow to speak to them...in safety. "I say once again that we might not trust each other and that does not matter for right now...just know that I would rather keep you close to me...friend or foe, it is wisest to be able to watch you." Her smile tells you once again that all of them will be watching you and that future actions will dictate a lot. "Let me first say that we are hunted...by powerful enemies...surely to be killed if we make a wrong move." Her piercing green eyes watch you both intently as she lets Rosario and Gigi go about their own watching as well. "You can stop me now and know no more or get the somewhat fuller version...know this, that even if you know no more you are in danger." She allows them to digest this much and make their decision but will give them till after the party to do so.
The party comes and though not in her finest she is dressed in her more refined clothes. She fidgets as he does not like them and feels so out of her element. Though she left her rapier behind, she still has three or four daggers secreted around her person. She grimaces at the eating habits of Bruce, but it is just an instant and then her training kicks back in...thanks mom. "We shall do our best and be on our best behavior." She cuts a delicate curtsy that maybe a little rusty but still elegant. Though out of place her bearing is one of near royalty.
Picci Friday August 22nd, 2008 11:18:35 PM
post pending...again
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet d20+1=2 ; d20+1=10 ; Friday August 22nd, 2008 11:25:31 PM
Rosario makes cursory walk about the room. the Dragon quarter was his choice for a reason and now that he managed to find accomadations in the actual Red Wyrm, he was feeling better about thier chances to at least remain under the radar until they chose to longer do so. An adventurers stronghold such as this area gave them plenty of heroes and those looking to become so named that would jump to thier defence without asking. Merely the chance to smite evil doers would bring them into the fray. The rooms were good, they had an adjoining door and so Rosario for the first time in several weeks at ease. he puts his pack in Zita's room and beckons Betheas and Picci to do the same. "Bendis, Calversius, Gigi, you take the other room with them." Indicating Goivanni and Dextre with a nod of is head.
Before anyone disperses Rosario says, "Anything goes wrong we fall back to this room and from there the window. Remember if you go out, keep a low profile." Rosario then pulls off his sword, bow and armor and lies down for a bit though not letting himself fall asleep, just a comfortable rest at this time.
With evening and dinner approaching, he wakes Zita. When Giovanni asks and Zita waves him and Dextre over as well Rosario is already turning his interest to the small group. Answering Zita, "Don't know if we can Duchie (pronounced Dew-gi), but I think we need to fill them in anyway. If something were going to happen it would have." Rosario then sits at the foot of the bed. His ability to read others though has never been particularly strong. [Sense motive 2] he does keep his ful attention on the pair for anything resembling a hostile move. [spot 10]
Giovanni d20+1=13 ; d20+8=11 ; Saturday August 23rd, 2008 1:48:28 AM
Earlier at the Red Wyrm Inn...Giovanni studied Zita carefully as she eluded to the unspoken threat of not traveling with the group (sense motive 13) and was not sure what to think. She didn't seem that...cold. When asked if he wished the fuller version of why they were hunted, the bard put on his best face and said, "I'm not scared, tell me everything." (bluff 11). What had he gotten himself into.
Later at the Blue Ale Tavern... "Ah, what a feast, this would make my 5 brothers, 4 sisters, parents and 32 cousins giddy with delight. Hah, more for me!" Gio tore into the food as if he hadn't eaten in weeks. "Thank the gods I was able to help you Mr. Bruce, this is most excellent, yes yes yes." Whatever it was, Gio ate it, he wasn't sure of his next meal based on what he had learned earlier in the day, so he was going to make the best out of a good meal. In between breaths, the halfling managed to squeak out a few words, those that were intelligible were, "When is Mask day?" "Are the chosen only those that happen to be in Float city, or are we in danger here?" "Mmph, good." "Bacon!!!"
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 Saturday August 23rd, 2008 11:18:38 AM
Gigi, unlike Zita, keeps his sword across his back as they head to dinner, even knowing it isn't the most polite thing to do. In order to make things a bit more palatable he changes his preist vestments to clean ones and openly has his holy symbol out for all to see.
He is unsure of the two newcomers though one was aparently supposed to join them the other, who knew. That in mind Gigi purposely sits himself next to Dextre in order to find a bit more out about the young entertainer.
"So Dextre, you are an entertainer? Do you play an instrument? Sing? Do acrobatics? Story tell? Where are you recently coming from?
Bendis Monday August 25th, 2008 5:31:02 AM
The dwarf hovers nervously as the party are ushered in for the feast. He feels entirely out of place. Should he have worn something different? Where should he sit? What's the correct way to eat lobster?
He sits in silence, rather uncomfortable in these surroundings, and observes.
Dextre Monday August 25th, 2008 8:49:35 AM
When Zita sits down to address the newcomers, Dextre has a hard time supressing a smile. She continues her rather serious statements about trust, and Dextre nods, and tries, but cannot hold back a big grin. When she pauses, Dextre finally blurts out, "You really don't recognize me. You really don't, do you?"
He stands up and says, "Now?" He turns sideways. "How about now? No? Okay, how about this?" He bends a little at the waist and makes a motion with his hands. "Now pretend there's a horse right here. Does that jog your memory? No?" He sighs heavily as he looks around at everyone else. "No one? Back in Fort Silence?"
"Very well, since you're not going to get it, I'll remind you. Now I may have been a little bit shorter then, but that's no matter. Your horses? Yes, I was the one that took excellent care of your horses at Fort Silence! You may remember that your horses were rather well taken care of and may have been able to carry you a bit further the next day? Yes, that was me!"
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Later at the meal (where Dextre is armed, but not visibly so -- he isn't wearing his bow or arrows) when Gigi asks about his entertaining, Dextre's eyes light up as he replies, "Oh no, I can't sing at all. Not one bit. I can dance a bit, but then anyone who tries can dance some. Instead, I work with horses. I can train horses to do just about anything I can think up. I've trained some quite stubborn stallions to jump and roll and do all sorts of things with acrobats. I do like those horses." His eyes get a faraway look and you can tell he is remembering a different time and a different place...
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Monday August 25th, 2008 10:30:57 AM
Detxre starts to bounce about and Rosario's brow furrows slightly. The stable boy? His father's voice rolls through his head about the dangers of looking down at people in general and with a small chewing of his lip Rosario straightens his back and nods his head. "And so you are, apologies for not placing you sooner. The last few days have been, well taxing to say the least." Rosario continues addressing Dextre, "Then you know full well why we are cautious, but we now more fully understand to extent that our caution must take and why. Soon you will as well." With that he ocks his head in invitation for Zita to explain the story to both Dextre and Giovanni.
About an hour before the appointment with Bruce, Rosario sends a runner from the Red Wyrm to pick him up a new shirt, pants and overcoat to go over his breastplate. The young man washes his face and hair, no need to shave. Rosario will check his weapons at the door to the Blue Ale Tavern.
DM Jamie Monday August 25th, 2008 5:03:00 PM Thanks for being able to digest so much information at once. You guys are doing a great job.
The meal is exceptional and everyone is able to find something they like. The meal and light conversation continue for a while and the other patrons in the back room depart, leaving your table the only one still occupied in the back. In the distance you can still hear the low murmer of voices and music from the front rooms. When Giovanni asks about Mask Day, The Bruce smiles, chicken fat and wine running down his chin, and says, "Mask day is a great celebration everywhere else in the Wold. Now don't get me wrong, they throw a great party on the float, but if you are on the float you have a chance to get picked. The masks are a way to confuse the magic of the choice into thinking it is grabbing someone else." When asked when mask day is he says, "In several weeks, but you never know when you might get stuck on the Float, especially for someone there as often as me, so it is like insurance."
After a few more moments a slew of waiters and waitresses enter through the doors and clear the table. In their wake are left plates of sweet goodies. Every different kind of cake and cookie lays before you. "Ah Ha!," exclaims The Bruce, "Desert is served."
In between breathfulls of cookie, cake, and some wine the Bruce says, "We will make a quick trip over to the temple of Domi after this. He is my families god and we will pay him homage for the great luck that has befallen us today."
Spot check DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {you notice that the room has several other guests. They are dressed in darker colors and have daggers about their bodies. You even see a few in the ceiling rafters. It is hard to get an accuract count, but you think you see about 8}
Giovanni d20+1=20 ; Monday August 25th, 2008 7:20:05 PM
"Oh yes, desert!" Giovanni replied estatically, "You are indeed correct, what good fortune has befallen us today to be in the presence of such a gentleman! And I must say, your security is most excellent," motioning to the rafters and the concealed men there. (spot=20) "I daresay I feel previleged to have been able to help such a man of importance. Thank you most honorable Mr. Bruce, thank you." Giovanni smiled so broad that one would have thought the corners of his mouth had reached his ears.
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 d20=3 ; d20+3=12 ; Monday August 25th, 2008 7:39:54 PM
Gigi is so entrenched with his food and his conversation with Dexter that he forgets to keep and eye on who all might be around and sees nothing of import. He does brighten up a bit as the visit to Domi's temple is mentioned. Yes I would very much enjoy a trip to the temple. It has been a few days since I have been able to partake of the formal group rituals that I was used to.
Zita d20+3=18 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday August 25th, 2008 10:36:04 PM
Zita had promised them that she would fill them in after the party and is keeping to that word...just in case they might change their minds. Though she did not really remember the young Dextre that much she did remember the horses and nodded her head. There were many fleeting images and she finally realizes that it is indeed him. "I owe you for several narrow escapes back at home." She takes the time to whisper this into his ear at the party as she did not have much time to say anthing back at the room.
Inside she shudders with revusion at the way this Bruce is eating and wonders if all those that think themselves noble eat this way. Still her training allows her to ignore it and enjoy herself...well at least as much as you can while under constant threat. Several times she finds herself noticing guards stationed here and there, some of them even in the rafters and it bothers her. Suddenly she feels rather naked about not carrying anything bigger than a long dagger at her waist.
She makes her way over to Rosario and gives him a smile while holding out her hand. "Care to dance." To anyone else this would seem a normal request, but for those that know her...it is not normal. As she falls into well practiced steps she laughs and leans in a little closer to him, mouth near his ear. "Have you noticed the security?" She does not say more as she keeps dancing for a few minutes more and then lets Rosario go with a bow.
Picci Monday August 25th, 2008 11:17:42 PM
OOC: Real Life is interfering with me big time...will post tomorrow.
Dextre d20-1=12 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2008 8:30:40 AM
Dextre joins in the food and eats quite a large amount for his size. He is not nearly as messy as The Bruce, but there are various piles of crumbs and remains of food near his seat. When the desserts arrive, his eyes just get wider and he helps himself to large portions of the cakes, not noticing much of anything else going on (Spot 12).
Bendis d20+2=11 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2008 10:24:10 AM
Bendis does the only thing he can to overcome his nerves; he eats. Fortunately eating is something he is rather good at; slowly but steadily a growing space around Bendis is emptied of food, and there seems little prospect of the gastronomic assault ending anytime soon.
So engrossed is the portly dwarf in his mission of consumption that he notices nothing beyond the next plate of pulled pork.
"Oh! Wait! Is that rasberry pavlova? That's my favourite!"
Calvierius 23/28 HP Tuesday August 26th, 2008 10:28:43 AM
Calvierius eats carefully, almost prissily, working precisely around his plate - first the vegetables, then the potatoes, then finally the (cold by then) meat. By the time he's done eating, he has drank about half his glass of wine. The remainder, he leaves untouched for the night.
His eyes take in the people, new acquaintances and old, as he listens intently to their banter. Occasionally, he smiles or laughs at a quip, but he hardly says three words together the whole evening.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet d20+1=10 ; d20+1=5 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2008 2:10:43 PM
Rosario eats and drinks, not overly so on either and for the most part keeps his mouth shut. the young man does not notice anything out of the ordinary as the meal goes on. Zita approaches and Rosario knows his sister. Something is wrong. He smiles trying to hold a pleasant every day look upon his face, "I would be delighted."
Rosario knows some basics and steps with his sister, "what is wrong?" "Security? No i had not" Blast I should have. Feeding your face and paying too much attention to the man in front of you. Rosario puts his older brothers admonishing voice from his head.
"He has some other motive, this Bruce. Gods lets hope everone keeps thier fool mouths shut for once." "I do not like the idea of the trip to the temple, but I don't see how we can say no without coming off very suspiciously."
[Spot 10 Bluff 5]
DM Jamie Tuesday August 26th, 2008 3:17:03 PM
The Bruce leans back in his chair at Giovanni's comment. "Yes, I like to keep myself and my guests safe. You never can be too careful when you worry about what is in the shadows." He leans back forward for his goblet. He takes a drink and then stands, "I appreciate you coming to my little gathering in your honor tonite. It is always nice to meet young people willing to help becasue you never know who they might be when the grow up."
Rosario, Highlight to display spoiler: { Becasue they were pointed out, you are able to see the men staged around the room and across the ceiling}
He snaps his fingers and Howard walks from the door. "Howard, we are going to travel to the temple now to finish off the celebration this evening. Ensure the way is cleared for us."
Howard walks out though the door. Spot check DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see him raise his hand and ever so slightly tap his right earlobe.}
The Bruce gets up and begins to make his way out as well. He motions for you to follow. Although he looks heavy he seems to have no problem moving about and making his way through the tables. His balance and motion demonstrate a dextrousnes about him that you would not expect.
The evening air is perfect although you can smell a bit of moisture in the air, which may mean rain later on. The night has a bit of an overcast, but the moon and some of the brighter stars can be seen through the clouds. The street lights cast just enough light to see clearly, but not enogh to illuminate all of the shadows. Yet, the Bruce walks with no worry, as is shown in his manner and in his talk. He slows his pace for those that might not be able to keep up as he continues to talk about nothing in particular. Just opinions on government, gods, and the wold in general.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet d20+1=7 ; Tuesday August 26th, 2008 6:41:20 PM
The Bruce has money, and lots of it. He's no noble, but he may be the groups best chance to obtain a good benefactor. There is no reason for him to know all about them, though Rosario does not kid himself about the man's ability to find out. Money could accomplish such things and rosario suspected Bruce had more than one unsavory tie. So he would very soon if not already know who they were. The secret would be a much grander trick. So really it simply came to a point of allowing this man to put himself in grave danger unknowingly so that Rosario and Zita could continue to move agaisnt these creatures. Trade the Wold for one man. it seemed fair enough, but then again, he was not the one being traded. rosario decides he would let the present run its course and try to not think to far in front of it. The others would and could do that better. He would advise on tactical situations and the immediatcey of today.
Having had the ample security pointed out to him, Rosario decides to relax. He could not stop them all and being on edge about them would simply make him tired. So the remaining choice was to ignore them. Rosario collects his weapons on the way out and strolls pleasantly enough next to his sister. "I have changed my mind on this entire matter of the Bruce. We go along. We can talk more later. But I feel he knows us already. Something in this entire thing and what he said, 'you never know who they might be when the grow up.' His money and the earlier part of the day was more than enough. So he knows us let us assume. but he can't know the secret and that is the true king in our little game. As I said let us talk more later tonight."
Zita Tuesday August 26th, 2008 10:23:08 PM
Zita falls into step with Rosario and nods her head with his assessment though she cannot help but frown. "You know that I hate this waiting game." She has never been that patient unless it would award her greatly in the end and right now she could not see the big payoff. This was all too dicey for her taste.
With a sigh she lets it slide away though as she can see no way out of it at this time. Nodding her head once again she does not let her hand stray far from the longdagger at her side, though she is not overly obvious about it.
Picci Tuesday August 26th, 2008 11:30:11 PM
Picci can tell that the cuisine is excellent--certainly the Bruce enjoys eating it. She can't help but gape at her surroundings. Her life at the Montdidier estate was low key, but the setting here is opulent...almost decadent. It makes her feel uncomfortable.
Giovanni d20+1=3 ; d20+11=24 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2008 2:26:34 AM
"Well said, Mr. Bruce." Giovanni replied to Bruce's comment about worrying about what is in the shadows and raised his glass to him. Not noticing anything else out of the ordinary (spot=3), Gio finished as his host did and followed dutifully along. After sometime along the walk, Giovanni asked his host, "Mr. Bruce, may I play you something? I would be honored if I could entertain you during our walk." Giovanni brought forth his masterwork lute, since he never traveled without it, and began to play a haunting melody matching the shadows that threatened to engulf them with every step they took (perform=24).
Dextre d20-1=0 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2008 7:20:28 AM
Dextre nods to Zita and says, "I don't like to wait, either. But sometimes, that's just what you have to do. Everything in good time and all that rot, don't you know?
"And The Bruce worships Domi, eh? That seems honorable. At least he's not leading us to a temple of Marteaus or anything, right?"
Dextre seems a little nervous as they walk, watching around, observing, but not noticing or seeing anything other than the shadows.
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 Wednesday August 27th, 2008 8:00:27 AM
Walking along with Zita, Gigi overhears Dextre's comment about Bruce and Domi, and the cleric gets a wry look upon his face. Dextre, mothing the words and donating sums of money to a particular temple do not make him a good person. I know priests of Domi, unfortunately, who would sell their own sisters if it got them advancement.
Bendis d20+2=20 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2008 9:21:43 AM
"We're going? Really? Oh, OK." Bendis is a little disapointed. Looking up he just happens to spot the man call Howard tapping his earlobe. "Is there suh-something wrong with that man's ear?" he asks Picci. Then a thought strikes him. "Maybe he means "Listen". Muh-maybe he means listen to us. Could that be it? Could they have spies on the street eavesdropping on us? Maybe even invisible spies? Or am I just getting puh-paranoid?"
With a last anguished glance at the remaining food, Bendis trots after the others.
Calvierius 23/28 HP d20+8=24 ; d20+7=25 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2008 3:02:40 PM
Calvierius carefully places his napkin on the table and stands, looking over his clothing carefully and finding no crumbs on it. He sets out behind the Bruce, not often entering the conversation, just keeping his eyes warily flickering over the crowds and his ears perked up as he follows. The unexpected gesture he caught the Bruce in struck him as somewhat odd, so hands never stray too far from his weapons.
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OOC: Spot 24, Listen 25.
DM Jamie Wednesday August 27th, 2008 5:50:23 PM I applogize for the late post.
The Bruce nods in agreement to Giovanni's request and Giovanni begins to play. It is a sad and torrid song that manages to make the nights darker and the shadows bigger. Walking down the street seems like it is taking forever and the way is stretching before you. You know it is just the effect of the song with your current mindset, but nonetheless it is still unnerving.
The Bruce says, "You know, when I was a young boy I wandered the streets of this fair city alone, an orphan. I was treated like a filthy street urchin. When it comes to life and death you soon learn that not everything is black and white. I look at the way the poor and alone are still treated to this day and I know the only way it will change is if each of us does something. You can't wait for the government to do anything."
The rest of the walk is pleasant. Several of you use the time to catch up or have side conversations. It is odd, however, that you have not seen anyone on your walk. Soon you enter the outcast quarter of the city. It should have taken quite a while to get here, but you swear you only just left the tavern. In the distance you can hear the falls as they cascade off into nothing, only to reappear at the mouth of the river.
The Bruce leads the way through this part of the city and to the ruins of the War Catherdral. It is a grand sight to see. You can only imagine what it must have looked like before it fell to ruin. The complex now lays open to the elements, but in the distance you can see torchlight and the sound of fighting. The Bruce turns, "I was taken in by the clerics of the temple when I was a very young child. I mostly took care of the rooms and did the cleaning. They taught me about hard work and taught me the way of the sword, although it took me a lot longer than most to learn it." He says with a smile. The Bruce continues towards the fighting and you see a cleared area in the center with several young men sparring with one another. Some are in armor and one in the middle is without. They are all phenomenal fighters. You look upon with awe as they move and twist strike and parry with one another. The Bruce stands and waits for them to finish or acknowledge him.
The one in the center looks over and catches a blow across the side of the face. The attacker falls to his knees, "Sir, I apologize for not paying attention. Please forgive me." The man in the center says, "No worries, Wilhelm. It should be I who is commending you for a strong strike and taking advantage of my lowered defenses. Now, take the others and retire for the evening."
"Archie, how are you doing?" Says the man. The Bruce turns a little red, "I am fine, Master. I wish you would not call me that. I have not gone by that for some time." He bows slightly and then waves towards you all, "Master John, these are some friends I just met today. I wanted to come and pay homage for my good fortune. They have helped me out a great deal." He waves his hand back forward, "Young friends, this is the head Priest of Domi." With that he pulls out a small sack of coins from under his belt and hands it over to Master John. "I know you have plans on rebuilding the temple. Here is a portion towards it."
"Thanks old friend, and welcome to the temple of Domi. It is a place of refuge and peace now. Just imagine what it will be when it is rebuilt." He looks over the area as if in thought. It is very peaceful and serene here right now.
Zita, Highlight to display spoiler: {You begin to feel lightheaded and dizzy. Much like when you were back in the cavern attuning.}
Giovanni d20+1=18 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2008 8:43:15 PM
Giovanni kept uncharacteristicaly quiet during Bruce's talk of government. He felt somewhat similar, but he didn't want to say anything that might have displeased his host, so he kept this opinions to himself.
Upon arriving at the temple looked about at the structure to try to determine how it fell in ruin, whether by manmade causes or natural (spot=18), and then politely bowed to the master of the temple upon their introduction.
"It's not much, but the road I travel takes me to such places for a reason, and who's to question the gods." Smiling, Giovanni donates 50gp to the rebuilding of the temple. leaving him a scant 5gp and change left.
Zita d20+3=22 ; d20+3=11 ; d20+3=4 ; Wednesday August 27th, 2008 9:19:55 PM
Zita has been trying to enjoy herself as they have their little walk, but things still nag. The fact that some do not know the full extent of the danger is also worrying and she wonders if she should have told them straight away. Shaking her head she glances up to see the ruins that are starting to come into view.
Her senses sharpen a little as she watches the fighters going about their training, but she makes no overt moves to weapons. She has been getting this feeling of lightheadedness much like back in the cavern. She tilts her head slightly to listen and to put her closer to Rosario and Gigi. "Do you notice a difference as if your earring or amulet is attuning again?" She keeps her voice extremely low and figures that it will be cover over by the louder talking.
She does not bother to do much else and feels that alertness is going to be needed. For sure the ring she wears is trying to tell her something and she focuses on that, though trying to leave her other senses to things around her.
[listen: 22, search: 11, spot: 4]
Picci Thursday August 28th, 2008 3:10:22 AM
Picci shrugs at Bendis' question.
"I can't say for sure, Bendis," she admits. "I didn't see anything that would lead me to believe there's any illness to the man."
Dextre Thursday August 28th, 2008 8:20:26 AM
Dextre follows along and watches with a little unease as the city passes them by. When they arrive at the temple, he stays back a little, trying to not actually hide from the introductions, but not opening himself up and introducing himself either. Instead, he looks around, to see if this place has any horses or if there are any tracks of horses around the fighting area.
Bendis Thursday August 28th, 2008 9:29:21 AM
Bendis follows the others, glancing nervously about. After all the danger, such kindness makes him wary. Still, he greets the priest politely.
(Sorry, very rushed post!)
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Thursday August 28th, 2008 10:06:36 PM
Rosario finds himself slightly distracted by the fighting men and could not tell anyone if the temple had a roof or not as he studies thier moves. So quick, it is incredible. Too soon the men end as they are noticed and the Master approaches. Rosario straightens and gives a small bow as the group is introduced. Rosario finds himself now very much missing his father, his brothers and his home. When his days were spent in combat drills, physical fitness and the comradery that is formed like no other between brothers in arms. The youths gaze glasses over and his sight settles where no other could see, the Wold falls away as he remebers.
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 Friday August 29th, 2008 8:10:11 AM
At Zita's question, Gigi cautiously places a hand around his amulet to see if he feels anything different and then quietly reports his results to her. Moving into the temple proper, gigi looks around noting if things are as they should be in a temple to Domi or if things are misplaced or not in their proper positions. If things appear to be kosher, Gigi makes his way to the front of the sanctuary and begins his formal prayers.
DM Jamie Friday August 29th, 2008 8:33:12 AM Zita asks Roasario and Gigi if they feel anything different from their devices. Rosario is lost in the moment, but Gigi does feel something. It is not very strong, but their is something there.
Giovanni hands over a small fortune to the Master. "Why thank you young man. It always does my heart good to see the youth trying to take some responsibility."
He looks over all of you one at a time.
"You all seem to be rather young. Are you orphans like Archie here was or are you out and about with another purpose in mind?" He crosses his arms and has a sterner tone in his voice.
Calvierius 23/28 HP Friday August 29th, 2008 8:42:06 AM
Calvierius, silent for all this time, lets his growing dislike of the Bruce boil over, his face twisting in a grimace of anger and sorrow. He gestures at the scars that he carries on his face and arms, and bursts out with:
"An orphan? You could say that, sir. Except that it was not my parents who died, but my wife and infant daughter. Slaughtered as I lay unconscious, from grievous wounds inflicted upon me. It was only due to divine intervention that I survived at all, and was later able to extract vengeance on those who stole my greatest treasure. I am no stranger to the blade or death, or vengeance, for that matter. Somehow, I don't think it was Domi that helped me, either."
Zita Friday August 29th, 2008 11:16:16 PM
Zita is unaware of the question that comes from the priest as she finds herself falling further into a repoire with the ring that she now wears. If it is a warning that is being given to her she is determined to ferret it out and only through concentration can this be done.
Something has set the artifact she wears off and she needs to know what it is. She also needs to know how it will effect them or if it is danger.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Saturday August 30th, 2008 10:09:36 AM
Rosario bites back a retort to the head priest. One, he was the head priest and deserved respect. Two going off about his noble birth right how he was of age and his family name was precisely what he could not do. So Rosario simply clenches his jaw a few times and silently thanks Calversius for going off a bit cocked. Allowing Rosario to answer with a bit more tact then he might have otherwise. "Most of us are a few years older than we look my lord. In my case, I am the third son and so have no claim to the family business nor must I go to temple. So I have travelled to the great city to see what the future might be mine to follow." Rosario starts and finishes with a small bow of his head.
"We all have similar stories and have met upon the road."
Bendis Monday September 1st, 2008 8:43:28 AM
Bendis nods, falling in with the lie by telling the truth.
"Suh- similar with me sir. My father, Boomis Billingstone, (smiter of 43 with his own fair axe and twelfth cousin of King Grugal Billingstone), son of Bambus Billingstone (smiter of 12), son of Bokby Billingstone (37), son of Brottle Billingstone (hero of the battle of Clagogan Hall and smiter of 59), son of... uh, sorry. Anyway, my father decided it was time I went out a-smiting, and so, well, here I am."
Zita Monday September 1st, 2008 11:30:00 PM
Zita continues to keep her mind and thoughts on the ring, trying to find out what it is that it is doing or what it might be trying to tell them. The others can take care of the talks for right now and at least Rosario knows the need for secrecy. Though she is getting little response to her seekings, she tries not to let the flustrations show on her face.
To all others she is just seemingly interested in the surrounding area of the ground that use to be a temple and is now a training ground.
DM Jamie Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 10:36:16 AM
John is winces slightly at the verbal lashing given by Calvierius,"Well, I appologize for hitting a nerve young master. Do not think that your suffering will now go unnoticed. I can see their is great rage in you. The key is to temper it so it does not end up consuming you. It looks as if your friends are doing good by you."
Turning to Rosario, John says, "Well, nice to make your acquaintance. You are all lucky to have found one another and been able to travel together. The roads seem more dangerous lately. More reports of attacks and other such things. We have dispatched soldiers in all direction to just travel in the hopes of making the roads a bit safer." He smiles for a moment, "Pray you continue to look younger than you are. Sometimes it can help you. I also notice you seem interested in the sparing. If you like I am sure I can find someone to spar with you?"
"Ah, the dwarves, always with their lineages. It is good you know your background and where you come from master dwarf. And it is good to know that their is someone willing to help keep an eye out for the younger races."
Zita, Highlight to display spoiler: {the feeling of vertigo leaves you as soon as it came. You are not sure what it was exactly and the ring is not talking right now. In fact, you don't feel anything from the ring.}
Rosario and Gigi Highlight to display spoiler: { Neither of you feel anything from your devices}
Giovanni Highlight to display spoiler: {Sorry I missed the post. I am finding out for you right now}
Bendis Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 3:19:09 PM
Bendis nods, smiling, wondering if he's said too much. Still, this fellow seems nice enough, and surely their enemies can't be well informed enough to realise that there's a link between him and the Montdidiers. No, he chides himself, he's just being paranoid.
Zita Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 9:09:27 PM
Zita covers a yawn though she is not truely tired and shakes her head. There is a bit of suspicion in her mind and gut right now that they might just be in trouble. It seems to her that her ring and the earring went silent when in the presence of that thing that attacked them earlier. Almost as if they were trying to hide their presence from the thing and help them all out.
Nudging Rosario she shakes her head and tries to appear rather tired, not a hard task as she is kind of. "Maybe some more rest." She once again covers a yawn that is not really needed. She would love to kick back and relax, but also speak with those bearers to see if her suspicions are founded or not.
Picci d20+4=20 ; d20+4=14 ; Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 11:12:56 PM
The young priestess has nothing to add to the topic of lineage and ancestry, as she technically has nothing to point to, ancestor-wise. Instead, she listens and looks, trying to discern anything that may prove useful later on. (OOC: Picci's voluntary Listen and Spot checks are 20 and 14, respectively.)
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 6:09:29 PM
Rosario nods again to Master John, "You are very kind to offer, but dinner was grand and it has been a long day. Perhaps some other time." Rosario then thinks a few short moments and asks, "You say reports of attacks are on the rise, Could you shead any further light on them? Perhaps a small band of young men and women looking to make thier way in the Wold could help?"
GiGiHp 22/23, AC 17 Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 6:13:22 PM
Having missed all this interchange due to being in the temple at the alter praying, Gigi finishes up his absolutions and begins to look around for the others.
Picci Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 10:48:08 PM
Picci is still curious about how the topic of conversation will turn.
DM Jamie Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 11:08:55 PM OOC: I know that Eric (Calverius) has had to bow out due to RL issues, but I should still have 7 other players and I only have 5 posters right now. We need everyone in order to make the game interesting. Please let me know if there is anything going on or if you are just not interested anymore.
Giovanni Highlight to display spoiler: {Not sure if you saw my answer up above. It fell apart when Domi was killed and then has just continued to wither away due to the elements and time.}
John looks over Rosario, "You have a good heart about you and your offer is appreciated and may be accepted. You never know when someone might be needed that would not be recognized as a cleric or paladin of Domi. Sometimes subtlety and deception are the best methods to find your enemy."
John looks at Zita and for a moment smiles, "I see that it is late. Please, go and get some sleep and come back when you are rested. Perhaps we can find something for you. There have been several questionable attacks at the lower plateaus. Little reports about coordinated attacks, but when I sent men they came back and reported there was nothing of the sort going on. If you feel up to it you can check those out."
The Bruce turns and winks at the group. "Yes sir. It is late. I should get these guys back to their rooms." He bows back at John, "Good night." He turns and begins ushering you guys back the way you came.
Giovanni d20+11=27 ; Thursday September 4th, 2008 1:07:01 AM
Giovanni bows and says, "Goodnight your Grace and thank you for your hospitality." Along the way back to the rooms, Gio brings forth his lute once more and plays a more uplifting tune. (perform=27)
Picci Thursday September 4th, 2008 1:17:32 AM
Picci finds that she is humming along with the bard's tune and nods her appreciation of the music to Giovanni. She will heal up anyone who may need it before going to bed.
Rosario AC 18 HP 29/29 Sheet Thursday September 4th, 2008 8:42:45 PM
Rosario simply nods and tries to point his face in a different direction from the Bruce and from John as soon as he can. Too much talk about deception, subtlety and more from both of them. All of it was touching close, too close to what they knew was after them. Rosario takes a few steps and throws out a nice yawn as an excuse to cover his mouth and try to hide the welling discomfort and unesase.
Dextre Thursday September 4th, 2008 8:46:29 PM
Dextre stays back in the group and avoids answering the question about his heritage, being quite embarrassed by his own history. He stands at the back and watches and observes. When directed, he melds with the group and heads back to the rooms.
As Giovanni plays, Dextre hums along and steps in time with the music, clearly enjoying it.
(Note: Back from trip, will be posting regularly again).
Zita Thursday September 4th, 2008 11:28:39 PM
Zita give the cleric a bow and then smiles. "Well...we cannot keep excepting the hospitality of our host for too long." She nods her head as she looks to the others and then shrugs. "We were going to look for work and we did talk about staying together...at least for awhile." She continued the whole sherade that they had met up a few at a time and were now traveling together out of necessity.
When the rest turn to leave she falls into step and this time covers a true yawn that she cannot stop.
Bendis Friday September 5th, 2008 8:32:35 AM
Bendis ponders the party's predicament.
"We're in a tuh-tough spot. We've learned of the enemy and the strongholds, but we have no real way of striking back. We don't know who to trust. At this point, what is our objective? Staying alive is a good priority, but beyond that, what next? Do we just run, or are we committed to fighting back, and if so, how?"
DM Jamie Friday September 5th, 2008 4:33:10 PM
Item Bearers Highlight to display spoiler: { as you leave the sight you feel your items again. They are not speaking, but it as if they were supressing their abilities. It is hard to explain and they are not offering any answers.}
The walk back towards the inn goes uneventful. It is a relativly quite evening. Through the walk every so often you hear movement in a shadow, but it turns out to be a cat or other animal. The Bruce leaves you at about the halfway point muttering somehting about having to leave for home in the morning. "I will find you the next time I am in town. In the meantime if you need anything just contact Master John."
The In is still quite active even at this hour of the night. Several adventuring groups are just getting in. One group looks really bad off. They are younger looking and several have bad wounds. One of the members in particular has been carried in on a stretcher as they begin asking for help. A man in leathers steps forward and kneels next to the unconscience adventurer and says a few words. Their is a strange green glow emanating from the leathered man and the adventurer begins to breath deeply as you see the open flesh on his legs reknit itself and heal. The man checks on the other adventurers to see the severity of their wounds. He does the same on them and then seems to blend back into the crowd.
Your rooms are ready and still in the manner you left them.
Zita Friday September 5th, 2008 11:19:31 PM
Zita hurries back to the room, though she does watch the man for several seconds and tries to make notes of his work. As she gets back into the room she moves over to drop heavily on the bed, feeling exhausted and very tired all the sudden. She absently rubs the ring that she wears and tries to puzzle some of it out, maybe a losing battle but she must try.
When she can get a chance to speak to Rosario and Gigi she gets them to come over to sit with her. "I think my ring is hiding itself again. Do you think it is another of those parasites?" She has that feeling as the ring did not seem to feel the need to hide before, except for in their presence. Reaching up she rubs at her temples, trying to relieve the pressure there.
Giovanni d20+11=20 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+11=27 ; Saturday September 6th, 2008 3:10:15 AM
Giovanni settles down and slowly plays a tune, one that would lull himself to sleep (perform=20). Casually he looks about the room to see if anything is out of the ordinary, but notices nothing (spot=7). His eyes heavy, he begins to drift off, then... the rumble in his belly betrays his hunger. The walk back had made him hungry again, unfortunately he was low on cash. Maybe the innkeeper would allow him to play for his food. Gathering his lute, he said, "I'm going downstairs to earn a meal."
Approaching the Innkeeper he asked humbly, "Would you be amenable to barter my playing for some of your food and spirits?" Gio shows him the masterwork lute and strums a few complex chords for him and smiles through tired eyes.(perform=27)
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