Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Friday January 15th, 2010 10:11:26 AM
Arm lays a reassuring hand on hers and says, "Don't fret, my dear..I believe the bears are a conjuration of one of my other friends. To avoid the confusion, I'll stay here with you...to protect you from harm.".
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps d20+13=21 ; Friday January 15th, 2010 2:21:51 PM
Thar smiles as he sees his plan work and orders the bears to refrain from killing anyone. He does (with a chuckle), however, command them to both move towards the noble and his goons and give them both a good roar without physically attacking them.
(Reflex = 21)... However, he is knocked down and suffers a few bumps and bruises...
Standing back up and brushing himself off, he walks to the noble and simply says, "I see you've met my friends here (pointing at the menacing bears). Next time you feel like harassing my lady friends, you may want to think twice. When they said no, they meant it."
With a satisfied grin that his point was made, he looks to make sure Ruby and Revi are safe, and then goes to Selithe and says "I'm sorry for any damage, but I thought that a fight would be worse. Please let me know what I owe you for lost revenue and I'll try to make it whole. I wanted to stop the fight right away and it looks like I did. Again, I apologize for the chaos and if anyone is hurt, I'll heal them right away."
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps Friday January 15th, 2010 2:32:23 PM
(OOC - I still haven't gotten served yet at the Catacombs, so I'll let you know once I have the breakout of our funds...)
Edmund Friday January 15th, 2010 3:33:41 PM
Edmund, standing near the door of the manor, is surprised when he hears people shouting in the street about bears and madmen. Puzzling over this, he steps out into the street as people go by.
"Bears?" he says to himself. "I've heard of bulls in a china shoppe, but not bears in a tavern. What kind of drinks are they serving there?"
Convinced that it is a stupid trick gone awry combined with an excess of drink, Edmund remonstrates with the people running by. "Be quiet, you drunkards! Bears indeed! Go to your homes and sleep it off without waking up the whole quarter, if you please!"
With that, he swivels on his heel, storms into the Manor, and slams the door shut.
"How is one supposed to get magical studies done with maniacs charging about in the street?" he grumbles irritably to himself. "Now I'll need a cup of tea just to get myself settled again."
Ruby Friday January 15th, 2010 8:39:07 PM
Ruby allowed herself to be pulled back out of the way of the frightened customers and patrons as she continued to glare at the fancy dan that had insulted her. Her hands were still balled in fists and it was true that if looks could kill, he would be in trouble. Still she ground her teeth very much ready to get back into the fight as soon as people were out of the way.
Wynum {Str 8} d20+6=12 ; d20+7=19 ; Saturday January 16th, 2010 10:45:28 AM
As the wild animals materialize, Wynum freezes for a second but quickly regains his lack of composture. Gesturing wildly, he screams at the top of his lung:
"Shapechangers! Werebears! Bear... BEARBUGS! TO ARMS! ORDER! GET THEM!"
Believing out of habit to benefit from a Message spell, he then cunningly mutters under his breath "I get the leader!"
And pounces (if such a thing is possible for a centaur) on the fur-clad barbarian.
{Grapple touch attack: 12 Grapple check 19}
Halfling Julian Tuesday January 19th, 2010 4:36:28 AM
Julian emerges from the bathroom and looks at the chaos around. "Ahem," looking at Revi and Ruby. "Girls always cause the most trouble. I'm sorry, Selithe, I should've warned you about the Mithril Order. We get the job done, no matter what it takes. Just be glad Eddy wasn't here or you'd only have charred ruins to shelter in. "Still, I think it is good for me, I guess it is a sign that I needed to stop losing coins to dice. "What can we do now? I still feel like partying."
Justin Webber (Co-DM) Homeward bound and suprise on the way Tuesday January 19th, 2010 10:14:42 PM
(PPC: Sorry for the delay everyone.)
The barbarian at the bar growls when jumped by Wynnum and tries to fight back as he speaks to the drunk, "What the heck are you doing ye big horse....You normally attack someone for admiring a woman?" The barbarian motions with his head towards Revi.
The noble and his goons quickly duck out once the bears roar at them and for now it looks like that buisness is over.
Selithe sighs and shakes her head, "Well this should make my place that much more interesting considering bears appearing out of no where and such." Selithe mumbles abit though, "Would you please dismiss those for me? It would be much easier then casting a dispell magic spell on my part." Selithe grins letting it out that she is a magician herself, "Julian probably never told you but I'm a conjurer and stinger. My skills help me keep some of the peace without having to hire as much extra muscle....one of those muscles is currently being manhandled by your friend over there." Selithe motions towards Wynnum.
Julian comes out and says he's sorry but Selithe shakes her head that it's okay and smiles to him, "Well now that my customers are gone you all could just have a couple more drink and such and head off if you like for the night. However I was hoping Julian might spend some time with me. I have yet to eat and it would be great to catchup on things." Selithe looks to Julian and winks to him.
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Wednesday January 20th, 2010 4:28:53 AM
"I just want everyone to know, to make this perfectly clear. I did not hit that guy. It was Ruby and her vicious right-cross!" Revi busts out laughing and smacks Ruby on the butt playfully.
Halfling Julian Wednesday January 20th, 2010 5:04:37 AM
"Ruby hitting someone. It would be more likely you," Julian says to Revi. "And bears too - Thar? or did Edmund turn up?"
Then in a mock-serious tone he jokingly remonstrates his friends, thusly: "B'ah! you all turn to shocking mess without Eddy and I - clearly we are the brains and the control of this group. Imagine what would happen if I wasn't here and say, something more serious than a deck of cards threatened you all." He laughs at his own joke here.
"Okay, so let's now have some drinks and be merry."
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Wednesday January 20th, 2010 9:44:25 AM
Arm looks to the dealer and says, "Well, it seems you'll be off work early tonight...care to join me for a drink and perhaps more?".
Wynum {Str 8} Wednesday January 20th, 2010 12:24:24 PM
Enraged by the barbarian's insult, Wynum is only held back by the tavern's boss plea.
"What, you hired that... that furry ape for por-tection? No wonder your place is full of, of bearbugs. Look! Thar can make them disappear with a blink. Poof! Did you see that? He's good, eh? Juss like Revi. But yes, a couple more drinks would be, that is great. I like, little elf, I like you. Yes, she's nice."
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps Wednesday January 20th, 2010 3:13:56 PM
Thar smiles at Selithe and thanks her for her patience. He immediately dismisses the bears now that they've run off the noble's entourage. He looks at Revi, Ruby and Julian and laughs at their antics. He nods at Wynum too and shakes his head at all that's going on...
However, his face soon turns serious and he says in a nervous tone to Ruby, "Um... would you mind coming outside with me... There's uh.... something I need to talk to you about... if that's OK..."
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Wednesday January 20th, 2010 3:27:20 PM
"NO! she's mine Thar!" Revi says as she steps in between the two. "If you want her, you'll have to fight for her! Choose the place, time and the weapons. If your love is true, you will prevail, but if it's lust, then you're dust!"
Ruby Wednesday January 20th, 2010 9:20:50 PM
Ruby had settled down some when the commotion was over and she glared at Julian for a couple of second before sighing. She had let her temper get the better of her though she had to admit that she would not have been as nice if Revi had not pulled her back. The next pat to her backside was dismissed as she just shook her head.
Glancing to Thar as he spoke she had been about to agree when Revi challenged him. Rolling her eyes she shook her head and waited to see what would happen, though she did speak her piece. "Revi...what are you doing?" She had forgotten about the earlier comments about rings and fingers.
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Wednesday January 20th, 2010 9:29:47 PM
"He must prove his love for you Ruby and wrest my claim on you through trial of combat!" Her hands on her hips and a smile reaching her eyes, "Have you got what it takes, Thar? Have you?!"
Halfling Julian Wednesday January 20th, 2010 11:20:35 PM
"Thar! Thar! Thar!" Julian chants his support for Thar, hoping that it will lead to a fight, just for the sport of it. "Smash her Thar! Wipe the floor with her butt!"
Edmund Thursday January 21st, 2010 12:44:11 PM
Edmund, if he were to know of the evening's events at the public house, would be incredibly relieved that he did not attend.
Up in his room, he plan out the spells he intends to use in the morning in a long list, and makes some notes that he must brief the others on.
"That should be good for a start," he says to himself during a pause for tea. "Just have to make sure that lot doesn't get drunk and blunder into it all."
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps Thursday January 21st, 2010 4:04:21 PM
Thar smiles at Revi and with a large grin on his face and chuckle in his voice, he says, "Madam, I respect that you are a great fighter and no man or woman could ever hope to stand before you. You have honored me deeply by considering me in the same company of warrior as you." With a sigh, he says, "However, I actually claimed her, as you like to say, a long time ago and she accepted my offering of love." He points to his mother's necklace that Ruby is wearing and explains that he was waiting to give it to the woman he loves.
He stops for a minute and considers something, and then finally makes up his mind. "I wanted to do this privately but since all of you are my closest friends, I might as well do it around people I care about."
Looking to Ruby, he drops to one knee. He slowly pulls out a box from his pocket and after opening it, shows that it contains a large diamond ring, obviously costing him a considerable sum of money. He offers it to her and with a whisper, he says "Ruby, Zita, my true love. You are my sun and my moon, you are my day and my night, you are everything to me. Will you do me the honor and privilege of becoming my wife for all eternity?"
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Thursday January 21st, 2010 4:48:17 PM
Revi had considered grabbing the ring and running for dear life, but she kinda liked Thar and he had done right by Ruby, so she stood there, off to the side, and awaited Ruby's answer.
Halfling Julian Thursday January 21st, 2010 5:36:45 PM
"Awwwww, that's sweet." Though he'd rather have seen a fight Julian is happy to be present at this heartfelt moment between his friends.
Edmund Thursday January 21st, 2010 7:13:45 PM
Sitting at his desk, Edmund notices something out of the corner of his eye. He turns to the window, and glances up the dark of the night sky.
"Hm! A shooting star," he remarks to himself. "Well, that's a good omen. Someone must be about to win the jackpot."
The wizard continues to watch the sky for a moment before returning to his spellbook with a snort. "Not bloody likely to share it, I don't expect! As if biscuits and magic pay for themselves. Hmph!"
Justin Webber (Co-DM) Homeward bound and suprise on the way Thursday January 21st, 2010 10:41:47 PM
The fight seems to be settled and the group goes about talking and such once more.
Arm speaks to the dealer who grins to him and speaks gently, "Ahh that would be great. However, I have imported bottles of elven wine at my place. Would you be willing to join me instead?" She leans in and whispers in Arm's ear about her thoughts of the night but keeping it in private between them.
Selithe smiles and moves to Julian, gently taking one of his hands in her's as she whispers, "Well well well, must admit I imagined this strong and good looking badger on one knee." She smiles as she can't help but think of the days Julian shared with her.
Revi challenges Thar to a fight over Ruby but That still drops to one knee... now what will happen though?
Edmund however has returned back inside and brewing a pot of tea when a loud knock comes to the door. When he answers a gnome woman stands there wearing a brown robe and has a book in one hand which she was looking over till Edmund answered, "Ahh, good you're here. I heard about you and came to ask a small favor of you. I heard you use magic, would you happen to have some iron shavings? You see, I'm working on a spell and I fear I'm out of that ingredient for the spell." The gnome has long brown hair and blue eyes, she smiles to Edmund but her eyes quickly dart back to the book as she looks at it... the book looks to be a old leather spell book, the binding clearly showing it as a old book, maybe a family or such mage book.
Halfling Julian Friday January 22nd, 2010 12:02:26 AM
"You know, Selithe, I've been thinking about it. Was gonna travel out to Angel Springs and start to ask after you even."
Edmund d20+5=24 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=21 ; Friday January 22nd, 2010 1:20:35 AM
In rather a rum mood on account of no one being willing to share his excellent company this evening, Edmund squints at the gnome mage suspiciously. He was always somewhat snooty, and notoriously slow to warm to hobbits and gnomes.
"Who told you I use magic?" he asks, peering down at the little person and frowning in a very disapproving fashion. "Iron shavings? Common reagant. Why haven't you any? No, no, no--I don't have any. I don't need such basic materials--I've always been able to cast spells without them: it's rare talent I have."
Edmund pauses for a moment to think before he glowers inquisitorially at the gnome. "What do you need them for? Antimagic field, I warrant, hmm? I've been studying it myself--but it's beyond me, yet. I'm only capable of working spells of the fifth order--but see here, what book is that you have there? And who are you? And who told you I was here?"
Edmund remains in the partially open doorway, blocking the opening with his body as he speaks. He does not open the door fully, and in fact part of his body remains behind it whilst he speaks. He is clearly suspicious of visitors at this hour, however harmless they may at first appear. He has not forgotten, nor is he likely ever to forget, the Order's as yet unfinished business with the dopplegangers.
Skill Checks Gather Information = 24 Sense Motive = 22 (Nat. 20!) Spot = 21 Listen = 21
((OOC: I have now used up all my good rolls for the entire year: 18, 18, 19, 20.))
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Friday January 22nd, 2010 10:24:08 AM
Arm blushes slightly at the woman's thoughts but retains his composure and says, "That sounds wonderful. Allow me to say goodnight to my friends and we can be off.". He then goes over to Thar and the rest and says, "I'm going to call it an evening, as I have found some other....interests....I shall see you all on the morrow.".
Wynum {Str 8} Friday January 22nd, 2010 6:22:14 PM
"Wazz it that". the centaur comes closer, oblivious to the importance of the moment, and too removed from common sense to whisper " Izz that... a magic ring? Are we splitting the, the loot now? I want a hairloom! Yes, I want my hairs like the horned horses back there!"
Fortunately at this point he hears something about elven wine and proceed to search for the source.
Ruby Sunday January 24th, 2010 12:02:41 AM
Looking to Thar, what Revi had said earlier comes back to her and she finds herself blushing a bright red. Moving forward slowly on shaking legs she takes his hand and then guides it to her ring finger. "Yes Thar, I will." She found it hard to even get those words out through the lump forming in her throat.
As soon as the ring is on her finger though she throws herself into his arms and kisses him. A sure sign that she has indeed agreed to his question and her answer was genuine.
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Sunday January 24th, 2010 3:45:49 AM
"Okay, get a room you two, dis-gust-ing." Revi waves her goodbyes and heads up to her room to sleep the night away.
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps Sunday January 24th, 2010 4:34:57 PM
Thar responds with a huge grin as Ruby accepts the ring and he returns her kisses with an even more fervent hug. "I love you" he whispers, momentarily forgetting everything else in the world. "Once we get back home, we can discuss when and where you'd like to get married my love. Because we run into danger frequently, let's do it sooner than later."
After they're done embracing, he finally pulls himself away and says to Arm, "My friend, would you do me the honor of being my best man? We've traveled together for many years and I thought it would be appropriate to have you by my side."
Finally, he says, "OK everyone, do we want to stay here tonight or return to our manor? I don't like leaving Edmund alone when we've got various foes on our trail..."
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Sunday January 24th, 2010 4:57:49 PM
Revi stops in her tracks after hearing Thar's question of whether to stay or go back to the manor with Edmund. "If anyone is going back to the manor, I'll accompany them. Heck, I'll go back anyways, I kinda feel naked without my armor. Who's coming with?"
Halfling Julian Sunday January 24th, 2010 10:47:48 PM
"Err, I'm going to stay here tonight. Selithe and I are old friends and I'm looking forward to catching up with her."
Arm[HP 44/44 AC 24] Monday January 25th, 2010 7:55:13 AM
Arm smiles at Thar and says, "I cannot think of a higher honor than to be your best man...I'd be happy to, and may I be among the first to congratulate you and Ruby!". He then embraces the both of them, but remembering his newest interest, he adds "If you'll excuse me...I have an interesting proposition to take someone up on...I shall see you both tomorrow.".
Edmund Tuesday January 26th, 2010 7:24:33 AM
((OOC: If there are 2.3sp (or 23cp) left over, couldn't that also be split 7 ways? (23 / 7 = 21, remainder 2) That means the total seven ways would be 14,287gp, 1sp, 4cp (14,287.14gp), with a remainder of 2cp left unassigned. Just trying to divide things down as much as is possible. Also, still waiting on a DM post, so Ed can't do much.))
Edmund continues to watch the halfling warily, waiting for a response to his questions, and keeping his ears and eyes pricked for any unusual activity, either from her, or from the surroundings. (See earlier rolls.)
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Tuesday January 26th, 2010 10:45:06 AM
ooc: sorry, it should be 14287.11gp each, with 3cp left over. Not sure why I put in the extra 2sp that's not there.
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps Wednesday January 27th, 2010 2:19:48 PM
Thar begins walking back to the manor in an extremely good mood, holding his fiancee's hand.... He does, however, remember that he has enemies everywhere and Edmund might need some support if trouble arises, so he keeps a watchful eye out on his surroundings...
Ruby Thursday January 28th, 2010 11:43:49 PM
Ruby, with her arm wrapped through Thars, was more than ready to return to their home and talk some more. Glancing to Revi she smiled. "Revi, would you be my maid of honor?" She really had no one else to ask and no family to stand by her when she got married. Looking around she finally looked to Thar with a questioning look. "Do you think one of the Order would be willing to walk me down the aisle?"
Revi AC21/13T/21FF HP 90/90 Friday January 29th, 2010 1:53:39 AM
"You bet Ruby girl... and come to think of it, you should honeymoon in the South Continent, near the Sargrass plains, I hear it's a great place to visit. Heck, I could take a trip myself--they say they have a special armor there called Steelgrass." Revi smiled broadly, her plan just might work.
Thar AC 23/24, 76/88 hps Friday January 29th, 2010 1:14:12 PM
Thinking for a moment, Thar replies, "Yes, I think that'd be excellent, and I know all the guys would be honored to walk you down the aisle. Edmund's been with us the longest, so he might be a good one, but any of them would do fine."
Edmund Friday January 29th, 2010 6:14:59 PM
((Anyone heard from our DM? It's been a while since we've had a storyline update, and I'm still waiting on the results of those nice rolls. Don't want to see them go to waste! ;) ))
DM Robert Sunday January 31st, 2010 5:33:58 AM
The gnome replies quickly to Edmund, "Yes, so clever you are indeed. I knew you'd know. Knew you'd figure me out. My husband and I are opening a stall in the markets. He sells ice drinks at big events. I make the ice for him, and I protect him and the business with the Anti-Magic field. "Well, it has been an honour to meet you. Perhaps you'll enjoy a refreshment on the house. We'll be there at the Candidates Speeches in the Noble Quarter next week. Should be big crowds, that's why we are working so hard on preparations already. They be in and round all the quarters soon enough." Edmund has the feeling that whilst the gnome has not lied, she is skirting around something important about herself and husband.
Back at Selithe's rented tavern Wynum does indeed find some elven wine. Selithe nods to the barkeep who pours the centaur a large glass of the gold liquid. Wynum gulps it down and is generously poured another. This one quickly chases the other. Wynum, make a Fort save DC 12 or discover that you cannot stomach the fine elven wine ingested so quickly (on top of everything else). AND make a Will save DC 12 or pass out due to alcohol.
Julian and Selithe, Arm and dealer, each slip quietly upstairs. Doors are locked and so the details remain elusive.
Ruby and Thar head outside and back to the Mithril Manor. They walk back through the street of the amazing Plateau City. Even here in the Merchant Quarter it is clear that the city never sleeps. Two carts are pulled by horses carrying a load of crated goods into the grounds of the University of Magic. The lovers even pass a mage with a great pile of exotic cloths floating along closely behind him. He waves his hand at a door ahead, the door opens as he nears and closes as he and the cloth pass through. Merchants and their aids, artisans and their apprentices scurry across the Merchant Square. Thar and Ruby walk on, hand in hand, through the Guild Quarter and then turn onto Helm's Way, where they see a female gnome talking at the front door of the Mithril Manor.
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