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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