Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP15/21; AC 14/14/11 d6=3 ; Monday June 16th, 2014 9:59:04 AM I will try and get Shel updated tomorrow. Here is her hit point roll, if we are allowed to do it in thread. I'm in favor of splitting things six ways. She isn't quite as keen on handing over the gems as the others, however!
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Monday June 16th, 2014 3:15:36 PM If no one says otherwise Hazel will get: - Ring of Protection +1 (I say the other for Edric) - 1 Enlarge Person potion (2?) - 1 Cure Potion - 1 Hat of Disguise
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Monday June 16th, 2014 3:29:40 PM "This cat needs some discipline. " Hazel will also sped some time teaching Cora the cat some tricks. Use his Handle Animal Skill to teach her the "Perform" set of tricks.
Murphy Monday June 16th, 2014 5:41:45 PM
"Shel, what if we provide the gems to the authorities as evidence? - I would love to see Rory BadApple's face were someone to accuse him of the murder, and to show him the note, then have the gems poured out from the pouch he sent.
"And we could request that the funds be used to do two things. First, a monument in her honor. And second, defenses for the town she loved and was working to save."
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Monday June 16th, 2014 6:11:33 PM "Yes Shel, Murphy is right, we can't keep them."
Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19 Monday June 16th, 2014 6:14:17 PM "I'm not usually one for jewelry, but I would be happy to have a ring such as that one."
Arrival at Humble's Ford
The sight of the cheering crowds is a happy change from the hatred Edric felt here previously. He absorbs the adulation joyfully. After the ceremonies finish, Edric arrives at the Dancing Pig.
"Cheers to us all. We fought hard and we were victorious. We should all be proud!"
The night is a whirl of dancing, drinking and festivities. Edric engages the many friends and wellwishers in conversation.
Podo's Exit
"Farewell Podo. I'll always remember our battle with Ida."
At party "Cheers, indeed, Edric, cheers indeed!" Murphy responds.
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Sitting at a table with the resident sorceress, the druid explains, "You see, Shel, by talking them to distraction, we ended up not having to fight both ogre and ogre mage at the same time - and the latter killed the former, using up a spell which surely would have killed one or more of us.
"Anyway, a light came on in my mind as Idafeatyu taunted us. Suddenly, everything he had told us before came together - and indeed, I realized, he had confessed. Like a dullard, I did not see it at first. So, sorry about the back-and-forth, and the interrupted retreat. Thanks for rushing back when we needed you most! I can't promise something similar may not happen again. I don't want to take the life of another if it is not necessary, and especially if it is unjust. But, would you not agree, that, in the end, justice prevailed?" He offers an impish grin, adding, "Despite how frustrating my palaver may have been?"
He turns his left shoulder toward her. "If you want to slug me, go ahead," pointing to the same spot that Nalfein had nailed the day before with his fist.
How goes the Greenbottle family? If he sees Eldon and/or Cora Tosscobble there, first he thanks them for their great support, and asks after their health and welfare. Then he enquires after Lilly Greenbottle, and her missing husband, Bingo. "Has Bingo yet been found, or heard of? We tried to find out what happened to him, but do not know anything for certain. Has Lilly had her baby, yet? She seemed awfully close to delivery when we left a few weeks back. Is she all right? Tell me all you know, for we are concerned for them." If a visit to Lilly seems in order, he will ask Shel if she will come with him. Now, if Lilly is actually at the celebration, then he will ask, gently, how things are, and lend as much support as he is able. If the news is good, then he will rejoice with her.
DM Kent Monday June 16th, 2014 11:50:20 PM
The Mayor listen to Murphy's thoughts about Rory but explains that without evidence and proof there is no way to arrest him without evidence. They look at the gems and nod but are pretty sure that it will be nigh impossible to trace anyone from them. But on the off chance that they can they will indeed keep them as evidence. The Mayor does hand you several sacks that contain the Angel springs portion of the reward money of 1000gps.
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As the party goes on and as the story gets told soon there are several that are trying to put your deeds to song and rhyme.
Bingo Greenbottle actually makes a short appearance to thank the group and to let them know that he is indeed a new father of a bouncing baby boy named Bertram (Bertie for short). And that should they have time over the next few days that they should drop by for a short visit.
Mayor Bumbleluck overhears your discussion of turning the gems over in Angel Springs and mentions that there was also a 500 gp reward for the killing or capture of the guilt parties from Humbles ford that they are to receive.
Over at separate tables are two halflings that while watching the celebration with interest aren't really participating and seem to be strangers to Humbles Ford. One most certainly is male, but the other is kind of hard to make out dressed in grey and sitting in the shadowy corner.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 13 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 2:30:35 AM "And then the half-elf says 'And that wasn't my finger!'" Alleah chuckles as she finishes the punchline to the joke.
The young halfling girl finally pulls down the hood of her robe, as she takes a sip from a small mug of cider. She's quite young to be an adventurer - late teens perhaps? Dark hair, fair skin, flawless complexion.
"Ahhh. It is good to relax. Are you sure we are in the right place? Things seem quite jovial here" she asks her travelling companion. Alleah slides a small plate of biscuits and cheese across the table to her miniscule partner-in-crime. Reach can be a problem for Bliss when he chooses to 'hide' himself.
Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 32/32 (Kim McCoy) Tuesday June 17th, 2014 3:26:24 AM With the Lord Mayor We thank your Lordship and those who provided this reward. It was a perilous undertaking, but we found favor, it seems, with those who keep a watch over such matters."
When the Lord Mayor mentions his doubts about the usefulness of what they gathered in considering charges against Rory BadApple, Murphy says, "Evidence and proof? How about you find something with Mister BadApple's handwriting, and compare it to what is written here? If they match, then that is some pretty strong evidence. If they don't match, then either it was not him, or he did a good job of disguising his writing. Now, no one can argue that he is not an intelligent man, so that is possible. But, at least do that comparison.
"Yet, if you really think that the gems themselves will be untraceable, then let us take them and we will do with the funds as we stated: To build a memorial to our priestess, and to put the rest to use in building defenses for Humble's Ford. If you keep the stones, though, to use as evidence, or as a test to confront the man, then, when that is done, or immediately after trial, please get the gems to us, and we will ensure the proceeds are used as I have stated."
Murphy awaits the Mayor's response. He will likely go with what the Mayor requests, but, if the gems are kept, he also requests assurance that their equivalent value be conveyed to Humble's Sword or their stated agent to ensure that the aforementioned goals are met - and asks for a receipt, "Which we shall guard discretely." If a gem expert be brought in to verify their value, a reasonable fee (like, 1% or less, I figure, of the value, this being official government business) might be given to the expert who certifies them.
With Mayor Bumblebottom "That would be most appreciated, your honor," Murphy says when the Mayor of Humble's Ford mentions the 500 gp reward, "as we do not think that trouble with the Red Hills is over, and that will help us to resupply some of what we used in bringing Idafeatyu to a just end."
At the party "BINGO! Bingo Greenbottle, you canny survivor you - and a papa, to boot! Ah, praise the heavens above!" Murphy almost dances with delight at learning this wonderful news. "We must see the wee Bertie, then, perhaps on the morrow? And the missus, of course. Ah, you have a wonderful, loving, loyal wife, you lucky hobbit, you. What say you? Might we come for second breakfast? We'll bring the food, tell your dear Lilly not to worry, it will be our treat - and you must then tell us your story. Sound fair? Oh, we must invite Eldon and Cora, too, if it's not too much trouble. Now, if it is, tell me, for, though I am anxious to learn all of what happened, I am afraid my request might, unintentionally, be a bit of a burden?"
A bit later, he overhears the phrase, 'And that wasn't my finger,' Murphy glances over to see a hooded... young halfling girl, it turns out. He does not stare, and turns his attention back to his tablemates, but - she seems somewhat familiar. Has he seen her somewhere before? Then he recalls a dream. Yes, he saw her face in a dream... he thinks, a bit puzzled at the connection. But - wait - the really small one there. Can't be.
Now, Murphy does not drink heavily, and has not been doing so, despite all the drinks proffered him. But he wonders if he needs to get some kvass. No more of that good-tasting ale tonight.
Bliss (proper header to come) (Cayzle) Tuesday June 17th, 2014 8:08:29 AM
Bliss laughs at Alleah's joke. When he has his breath back, he grins, and says, "Okay, um, that was funny, but why did the zebra want to eat the pudding? And I don't get the finger part."
He is tiny, even for a halfling, sittiing on a pot on his chair that the serving guy was kind enough to bring out -- kind of like a booster seat. He takes a sip of cider the guy brought -- he wouldn't bring ale or wine, probably because Bliss looks too young, but that's was probably for the best. That stuff makes him way loopy.
Loopier.
Bliss is about the same size as the raven perched on the back of his chair, actually. The raven that is rolling his eyes.
Then the bird talks. "Jeezum Crow, Kid! I can't take you anywhere."
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:01:42 AM
Hazel hears the crow, and approaches the newcomers. He seems very happy. "Hello! My name is Hazel, and I heard your bird talk. I like animals, and I am interested in knowing how you teach it to talk." He stands next to the raven. "Or is it a magical bird? Hi "feathers"! How are you today? Want some food?" He starts talking to the crow. OOC: Welcome to the game guys! Thank you for coming and keep us company!
Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:31:54 AM OOC: Shel is updated. +1 BAB, + 1 Will, 1 point added to Charisma, HP 3 +2 Con modifier, skills: Diplomacy, Know. Arc., Acrobatics, Spellcraft, Spells Added: Read Magic, Scorching Ray.
Bliss (proper header to come) (Cayzle) Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:36:22 AM
Mookie cocks his head in an imitation of dumb animal and declares, "Pretty Boy! Pretty Boy! CAW! You're clever! You're clever! Pretty Boy!"
The bird hops onto the table and pecks at an imaginary crumb.
Bliss starts laughing, then composes himself and says to his familiar, sternly, "Mookie! Stop fooling around!"
The bird fixes Hazel with a steady, beady, intelligent eye. " 'Feathers' !" he says scornfully. " 'Want some food?' huh. Yeah I want some food. Go tell the cook to fry me up some worms, my good little miss. The help in here is slow as shinola."
Bliss looks shocked. "Mookie! Come on!" Then to Hazel he says, "I'm really really sorry. Um, hi. I'm Bliss, and Mookie is my familiar. This is my new friend Alleah."
Sitting down it is hard to tell, but Bliss can't be more than a foot and a half standing up. He's wearing some kind of military uniform, but no armor, with a tiny crossbow hanging from his belt.
Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:37:07 AM
Shel almost bumps into Hazel making her way to the talking bird. "Hi bird. I'm Shel. I've never met a magical bird before...scoot over Hazel, let me see it! I've heard a bird sing, but never talk before, of course. What do you like to talk about? Do you ever talk about the Wardd moon? Can you see it better from high in the sky?"
Those who know her would notice that the old happy Shel is back. Apparently clearing the group's name, and surviving an encounter with three big'uns has done wonders for her foul mood.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 13 -- HP 28/28 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:43:45 AM "Ugh, please don't encourage it" Alleah says with a dramatic roll-of-her-eyes "It's hard enough getting it to stop talking".
To show no ill will, Alleah breaks a small piece off a bit of a cracker and tosses it in the air towards Mookie.
"Pull up a seat, guys." Alleah takes her feet off the nearby stool and gestures to it "Folks sure are friendly in these parts. Any reason for the festivities?"
Is it strange to have a teenager offering a stranger a seat in a tavern?
Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) Tuesday June 17th, 2014 9:44:23 AM
Mookie looks scornfully at Shel. "Yeah, I talk about the moons all the time. Whenever the loonies come out to play. Sheesh, is that why they call it Crescent Valley? You all love some crescent moons? More like Valley of the Dolts, I say."
Bliss starts to smile, then looks scared as the insults come tumbling out of his bird's mouth. He hops on the table, tackles the raven, and physically holds his beak shut.
"I -- I'm sorry. He's been in a foul mood ever since we deserted. Sorry. Nice to meet you. I'm Bliss."
Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 1:08:25 PM "Well, I happen to enjoy talking about the moon, chicken. I know the chefs around here...I could have them put a special "Foul talking fowl" on the menu tonight, Mr. Smarty Pants," Shel pouted as the beast hurt her feelings.
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 2:43:52 PM
Alleah takes a sip from her cup and smiles. This should prove interesting...
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 3:18:24 PM "Deserted? From where?" Hazel tries to figure out the uniform, without luck. He grabs a seat from Shel and for himself. "Thanks, I am Bob Danderfluff LaRue, but you can call me Hazel. And this lovely lady is Shel Breezelee Kromnite, the prettiest wizard in the valley. We are celebrating we are no longer accused of murder!" He roar a loud laugh. The he approaches, conspiratorially. "And also that I am going to get married." He smiles, not a care in the world.
With Shel and Hazel taking the initiative, Murphy says to whoever may be at his current table, "Excuse me, folks." He heads to the kitchen. "Hi, great job you are doing tonight. I have a request which I am certain will sound strange. Could someone dig up a dozen or so worms, then lightly fry them, and take a plate to the table with the raven? Oh, and put one barley cracker on the plate, too." He tosses them a silver piece. "That's for going off menu - and thank you."
He then heads over to the raven's table. He nods to Alleah, and waves to Bliss, then says, "Hey, Mookie. Good to see you." He takes a seat.
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Tuesday June 17th, 2014 8:22:45 PM
Hazel smiles. "So you knew this bird? I don't think I like Mookie... He needs a proper name! Eye bane! Something like that..."
Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) Wednesday June 18th, 2014 12:37:19 AM
Murphy arrives to find Bliss wrestling his familiar on a table and physically holding the raven's beak shut.
His jaw drops when he sees Murphy. "HEY! Mister Murphy! From the Yule Party! Look, Alleah is here with me, and she was in the party too! And wait a minute! Miss Shel, you were there too, remember!"
"I thought it was just a dream, but look at all of us meeting like this!"
Sending a super strong message via his familiar link, Bliss lets Mookie know that there will be no more shenanigans.
"Please everybody, can we start over? Let's don't call names! I'm sorry for Mookie, but can't we all be friends, like we were in the Yule Party dream?"
He looks up at everybody, earnestly.
Edric Lowbrook {Posco} (Damian); HP: 12/26; AC: 21/13/19 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 1:39:06 AM
Edric approaches his friends at the table of the 2 unknown halflings. "Well met. The name's Edric. Pleasure to meet you both"
Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:07:02 AM "Ah, the Yule Party! That was quite a bit of fun. Sorry, I didn't place you earlier, but I was having so much fun trying to chase those cookies around that I didn't pay attention to much else. What are you two doing here?"
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 18/14/15 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:03:26 AM "I think I missed that party, but of course we can be friends. And I think I like this small black fellow." Hazel keeps looking Mookie all around. Eye Bane, tell me, do you know tricks? I can teach you some if you want?
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:44:47 AM "Wardd is my guide. I trust that he will deliver me where I need to go. And as it turns out, he chose to send me to a tavern" Alleah says with a smile as she raises her cup.
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:48:02 AM Updated my sheet adding: - Ring of Protection +1 - 1 Enlarge Person potion - 1 Cure Potion - 1 Hat of Disguise - Masterwork Chain Shirt Barding for Faoil - Lance
Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:50:58 AM
Hazel's comments leave Mookie's feathers ruffled, to say the least. The raven glares at his master, then GLARES at Hazel, then flies to the rafters of the establishment and perches almost out of sight.
Bliss sighs. "My new friend Hazel, please be nice. Everybody can be friendly, right?"
"Anyway, I'm sorry for saying things. Please do let's get along. Mister Murphy and Miss Shel are the first familiar faces we've seen since we got here, right Alleah? That's like, um, a good ... omen?"
The one-foot-five-inch halfling returns to his chair with the pot serving as a booster seat.
OOC: Still tweaking my PC sheet, but it is almost there.
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:51:05 AM New link to Character Sheet
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:52:58 AM "What did I say? Sorry Mookie! I mean, I didn't want to anger him. Hey, Mookie, want me to buy you a... beer?" He turns towards Bliss. "Does he drinks beer?"
Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) Wednesday June 18th, 2014 9:57:16 AM
Bliss responds to Shel's comment ... better late than never!
"Well, I've come a long way, From Farungia to my Aunt Pris's house to Dirt City to South Port to Plateau City. That's where I met Alleah, and it was sure nice to see someone I knew after that long trip. She was headed to Crescent Valley too, so we travelled together to get here."
Bliss looks around and his voice drops to a whisper: "I'm on a secret mission!"
To Hazel, he says, "Oh, just let him cool down. Maybe later? Thank you!"
Murphy smiles. "Yes, yes, I remember all three of you. Alleah, am happy to see you again outside of the Ghost. Say, do you still have that lanyard with all sorts of things dangling from it? And, Bliss, it is a pleasure to meet up with you here in our hometown. Well, mine, and that of some of my friends. You're from Farangia? I don't know anything about Farangia, but would love to learn. Alleah - were you in Dirt City for a while? I remember you saying something about dirt.
"But I've been twice to Plateau City - once with Uncle Orby and my father about six years ago, then again a little over a year ago with my Aunt Nilli. I'm a druid, like her. We met some druids in a wooded section of the city. But I know there is much there I have not yet seen.
"Would love to hear more about that, uh, task, Bliss, but perhaps it would be better discussed in a less crowded place. Say, do you two have a place to stay? Because you're welcome to share my family's burrow while you're here in Humble's Ford. Lots of my siblings have moved out, so there's no lack of bedrooms and bed space."
He lets Mookie take time to settle down. Those feathers are ruffled enough for now.
"Oh, you asked what all the celebration is about?" Murphy says. "A few weeks back some assassins snuck in late at night and killed our beloved priestess of Flower, Sarabella Lovesong." At the mention of her name, he raises his glass of kvass, and takes a sip in her honor. "Well, we were accused of the foul deed. Hauled off to Angel Springs for further investigation - and ambushed along the way by an ogre, orcs, humans and miscreant halflings - the authorities decided that perhaps we were innocent, and gave us a chance to clear our name.
"One ogre mage, name of Idafeatyu, was headquarted at the Parley House in the Red Hills. We travelled there, met a two-headed troll whom we helped feed - and got him to leave other halflings alone. Then some of us fell into a pit, got out, ran into an old friend - Podo, a monk, persuaded an ogre to leave his watchpost for a picnic, asked another ogre for help, then killed him when he tried to kill us. Some more giants showed up." He takes another sip from his drink. "Maybe another member of our group can fill in the details after that."
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 2:33:27 PM
Hazel smiles. "After that I got in love with a divine creature and I will marry her!" He let's a loud laugh again! "Want to see the ring I got for her? Is that beautiful girl over there, Alouryn. "
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:19:10 PM Hi co-DM! Kent and Steve, first let me thank you for the great game, second... which are your emails so I can sent you the Catacombs "receipt"? Ticket #1386 ************************ ***SALE RECEIPT***
***Sold to Hazel*** 350 - Chain Shirt Barding for a riding dog 010 - Lance (Small sized) 150 - Engagement Ring
Sub total from purchases = 510.0 gp
Total due from Hazel = 510.0 gp
***SALE RECEIPT*** ************************
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:29:07 PM No problem, I think I got it! I guess Hazel can start using his new equipment now, right?
Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP26/26; AC 14/14/11 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:41:20 PM Okay, exactly how much did each party member get from the loot take? Shel doesn't need any of the items, except maybe a healing potion. It might be time for her to look for a magic item or two, if we have enough gold.
Shel shoes the nasty bird away that hurt her feelings. She was glad to see it fly up to the rafters. "Bliss, tell me more about your secret mission," Shel says in between a cross between a squeal and a whisper, trying to keep her voice down, but being louder than she probably should have. A mystery would be a wonderful thing for Shel to focus on for a bit.
Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) d20+13=23 ; Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:49:11 PM
Bliss looks around for eavesdroppers, obviously relishing the subterfuge. Perception 23.
"It's so secret, even *I* don't know what it is!" he whispers to Shel. "Alls I know is Lord Gargul wants me to come out here and then we'll see! He's my witch patron, you know."
RobC - Alleah Lighttouch AC 15/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 26/26 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 7:53:40 PM
Alleah tries not to eye Hazel with obvious suspicion. "Did he just say they are no longer accused of murder? Because they're innocent? Because no one will testify against them? Not enough evidence? I knew I should have prepared a detect evil spell today!"
"Congratulations my friend. Since you still have the ring, would I be right in guessing you haven't propositioned her yet?"
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Wednesday June 18th, 2014 8:01:09 PM "Well, I proposed to her in the heat of the victory of our last battle, with that Idefeatyou Ogre. But I just got the ring with the reward they gave us from nailing him! I need to give it out to her, but I need to find a good time. Maybe we need to go find another Ogre Mage to fix!" He keeps laughing at his own jokes.
Murphy laughs along with Hazel. "Well, I can tell that Hazel's mind is focused on one thing. So, I'll fill in the missing gaps.
"So, it turns out the ogre we beat at Parley House was the brother of one of the two giants who came out. We spoke with them - and figured the tatooed fellow was Idafeatyu. He restrained the ogre, and listened to us for a while. We talked back and forth. After a bit, the brother ogre attacked me. Idafeatyu called down fire from the sky, and turned him to ashes. He said he did not like disobedience.
"This gave us some gauge of his power. The conversation ensued, but the long and short of it is, he admitted that the people who killed Sarabella were his, and that he approved of the plan, encouraged them to do it. Now, someone else," and here his voice drops, and he says, "we figure it's someone here in the valley - and have our suspicions, but are not yet certain - someone else actually asked for her to be killed, and was pleased that the act was pinned on us. He sent a pouch full of gems in payment to Idafeatyu for success in the killing for hire." He appears sad for a moment, and looks down at the table.
"Sarabella Lovesong is one of the best people any of us know, or have known. That such a wicked act could be carried out in our own village is a travesty."
Despite his sorrow, Murphy orders a large plate of boiled turnips with onions and carrots and garlic. "Idafeayu offered to hire us for his work. We refused, and he attacked me - so, we took him down." He takes a last drink from his glass of kvass, and signals for another one. His face, somewhat darkened, begins to lighten considerably. "Then Hazel proposed to Alouryn - and she didn't say yes, and didn't say no - but, I think we could all sense her desire to say 'yes' on her face. But she asked for a chance to pray to Flower, and asked if he would wait." He laughs. "He'll wait!"
Then he added, almost as an afterthought, "Oh, Shel said she thought the giant had gone invisible, then I tripped over his body. We pulled away his great sword and huge club, then we burnt Idafeatyu to a crisp - because ogre magi can regenerate. Podo left to go out on his own, and we came back - Angel Springs first - where the officials recognized and declared our innocence, and then home here to Humble's Ford."
The towhead halfling scratches his head. "Why do they always swing their clubs at me first?"
"And, Bliss, that is amazing to hear. I'll be curious to learn, if I am allowed to, the nature of the secret, too. Here, try these turnips."
Seeing that another plate arrived along with the turnips, he says, "Mookie, your fried worms are ready. And some sort of cracker. And a sprig of parsley. I don't know if you like parsley. Come on down, if you want to tuck in."
Bliss (AC22, HP23) (Cayzle) Thursday June 19th, 2014 6:47:19 AM
Bliss looks at the ring and admires it. "Hazel, that's beautiful! Wow! I hope she says yes!"
He listens to Murphy's story with rapt wonder.
"Wowsy, you guys have had great adventures! We met a giant once, but he was a friendly circus giant. We fought were-rats that one time, except not all of them were real were-rats, they were rat men. And dire rats. I slept some of those. Well, one. Did you really just talk to the ogre? You must be great at talking, like Lindy. Once I talked to some bad guys, but they ended up almost killing me, so now I just shut up and lay low with my bah."
You note that every minute or so, Bliss says, "excuse me," and casts a spell on himself. He does it often enough that anyone with a modicum of spellcraft will eventually catch on ... he's casting Reduce Person.
After a decent interval, Mookie flies down and deigns to tuck into the chow. He remains uncharacteristically silent.
Bliss, still telling his adventuring history in his disjointed fashion, mumbles around a mouthful of turnips, "... and we fought gnolls and we won a contest and solved a mystery. That's it really."
"A friendly giant? We have one living in Hovel, over to the west side of Crescent Valley. Everyone calls him 'Lomar, the friendly ogre,' - he is half ogre mage, but not a whit wicked. They use his strength on big projects, and digging, and such. He is a bard of drum, too. Maybe you can meet him some day. There's a song about him, too," Murphy mentions.
"Oo - were-rats. We fought dire rats, but were worried about some of them maybe being were-rats. Some of them had thunderstones inside of them, which is unusual, I think. Gnolls? What kind of contest did you win? And what sort of mystery did you figure out?"
Hazel (Bob Danderfluff LaRue) HP: 43/43 AC: 19/15/16 Thursday June 19th, 2014 10:11:34 AM "Yes, we did all that too!" - says Hazel after Murphy ends the narration - "Aluouryn will say yes, no doubt about it, but she needs time after all we have been through! But I will wait, for as long as she want." He raises his glass. "For waiting!" He sits after his toast. "And I need to start saving... weddings can be very expensive. I want a great wedding for her. And a dress. Shel, do you know about dresses? Or do the girls take care of that? I don't know anything about wedding dresses."
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