Shadrach Monday June 7th, 1999 5:26:59 AM
Shad looked bemused at the back of the man in the loincloth. "HE wants us to dress up?" He cocked his head at Figment. "Hm. You're absolutely right, you didn't. But you've been a pretty good guide so far. Why not consider us getting you new set of clothes and dinner at the Gold Dragon castle as fair pay? After all, after this none of us knows what'll happen...."
ingrge Monday June 7th, 1999 6:10:59 AM
well i guess we go shopping and then banking and then to dinner. I wonder if this is a formal affair or what?
DM Monday June 7th, 1999 4:03:59 PM
Valdor left the door open. There's still a bit of food on the trays. It looks pretty tasty. Shame for it to go to waste.
Figment Monday June 7th, 1999 8:22:59 PM
graciously bows to Shad and says "I would be very appreciative - especially for sharing your invitation to dine with the Gold Dragons. He looks at the leftover food. "Why don't you guys help me finish up the food?". He makes another sandwich with what's left, eats it, then gets his things. "Let's go to Von der Boore's."
Olana Monday June 7th, 1999 10:58:59 PM
The elf takes anything from the table that might keep awhile, crackers for example and adds them to her rations."What do you think he meant," she asks the others - "'fix us up'?" Looking down at her dusty forest clothes, she wonders. "Oh, well," she adds brightly, "off we go then," and skips out with the others.
DM Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:52:59 PM
The group, after pausing for directions, soon arrives at Von der Boore's. Nothing about the outside of the shop speaks of it as being anything but a normal tailor's, but when you step in, you see all sorts of foppish looking outfits displayed. You see big, floppy hats, too brightly colored pantaloons, and so much lace it makes you sick. Once you've entered, a man steps out and begins speaking, "Welcome to my shop," he gets a better look, "oh my, and what can I do for you... ladies and gentlemen today."
Figment Tuesday June 8th, 1999 7:11:59 PM
bows to the man - wondering why he scoffs at his fine riding clothes - but says "Greeting my good man! Tonight we dine with the Gold Dragons and one of them sent us here to be outfitted with some nice clothes. They seem to think you are quite adept at such things. Please, show us your wares." Figment looks around and looks suprisingly in his element as he looks around the racks of silks, linens and accessories. "Nice material you have. I am a tailor in my own right you know... oh yes, the note, Ingrige?"
Ingrge Tuesday June 8th, 1999 7:12:59 PM
Not liking this guys tone or implication, Ingrge looks around and then walks up to the man and says, "Well actually we we going to see if they was anything in your shop worth buying and wearing for dinner with the Gold Dragons. we were told this was THE place to come but I guess Valdor was wrong. Okay Guys lets go find some one with a better attitude that wants our business. And Ingrge turns to leave.
Dokenor Tuesday June 8th, 1999 10:13:59 PM
He furrows his brow as Ingrge abruptly exits. "Uhhhhh, I guess we are following her. Sorry for the bother..." He seems very confused by her attitude but follows her out anyway.
Olana Wednesday June 9th, 1999 7:46:59 AM
Hoping that Figment's reply to the storekeeper will have changed his attitude a little, she looks around and sighs. "Is this what everyone are wearing in this city? Seems alarmingly fancy." Glancing worriedly at the door, she says "Excuse me a moment," and heads out in the hope of persuading Ingrge to come back in.
Shadrach Wednesday June 9th, 1999 8:22:59 AM
With a deadpan expression, "Scuse us just one moment." He dashed outside to accost Ingrge. "What are you doing? I don't suppose you'd let the rest of us make our own decisions where we buy our clothes?"
Von der Boore's Wednesday June 9th, 1999 5:39:59 PM
"Well the rest of you may accompany your friend in leaving. I doubt I had what you were looking for anyway. Good day." He stops and turns to Figment, "Sir, are you sure that you're with... them?"
Figment Wednesday June 9th, 1999 6:40:59 PM
smiles at the man's adept notice of the obvious cultural differencences in him and the others. "You'll have to forgive my friends here. This is their first time in the big city and they have been through an awful time the past several days. You will find them worthy as they have performed a tremendous service for the Gold Dragons which has led them to ask us all to dinner. As you can see we were not expecting such an invitation and so are quite unprepared. I have been helping them as much as I can navigate in the city both literally and culturally. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Think of it ... as a healthy challenge and a service to the Gold Dragons as this is their idea. I'm sure they would be quite appreciative. Tell me, do you specialize in formal dress or do you foray into other areas - such as leather?"
Flueterflam Wednesday June 9th, 1999 7:29:59 PM
Fluet just stands around with Figment. He's rather confused. "Hey Fig, maybe I missed something, but what's wrong with Ingrge?" He looks at the storekeeper, "You seem nice enough. Dressing up (extremely) every once in awhile, isn't that bad.....is it?"
Ingrge Wednesday June 9th, 1999 10:51:59 PM
Just loud enough to be heard by those inside. To Shad that "shopkeeper" looked at and implied by his words and tone that we were not worthy of his shop or his help. He judged us by appearance before he even talked with us or found out who we are. That is ill mannered and rude. You may buy where you want but his attitude and implicaions about us are out of bounds and I will find some where else to make my purchases.
Figment Thursday June 10th, 1999 1:12:59 AM
with concern looks out to Ingrige. "My friend, I'm afraid we DO look a bit 'rough' to be in a place like this. Which is why Valdor - I guess that was him - sent us here. I fear our reception will be similar or worse at other places as well until we clean up a bit. This gentleman has no point of referrence in dealing with us so we must give him one. If you will show him your note with the seal I think the situation will change quickly for the better."
Von der Boore Thursday June 10th, 1999 4:41:59 PM
"Leather?" The man seems truly shocked. "No. No. Only the finest things here. In fact this is the finest clothier in the kingdom. ALL clothes are rags compared to what we sell, and those wearing rags will be treated as though they were beggars. Such is the way of Von der Boore's. So either come in and show me this letter, or all of you get out."
Shadrach Thursday June 10th, 1999 6:04:59 PM
"That's the way it works, Ingrge. If you wanna go, leave the letter, cuz otherwise the rest of us ain't even gonna get in." He grinned. "I'd like to see what it's like to look like a sissy once in my life."
Figment Thursday June 10th, 1999 6:41:59 PM
smiles at the arrogance of the man "I see not much has changed since I've been away from the business. My expertise is in fine 'functional' clothes. Clothes that people wear daily for work or 'casual' occasions. The clothing here is quite nice indeed. I can see why you would think all others are less worthy of your time.". He looks to see if Ingrige can overcome his revulsion and produce the letter.
Ingrge Thursday June 10th, 1999 7:45:59 PM
Hrrummph, All I can say is if he says anything snotty, I'll wipe his nose for him. And I am not going to wear something that makes me look like a decorative fruit and flower arrangement. Ingrge acccopmanies Shad back into the store and hands the shopkeeper the letter.
Olana Friday June 11th, 1999 6:10:59 AM
Olana sighs with relief and re-enters the shop. Unaccustomed to all this finery, she just stares at the garments on display, totally bewildered.
Shadrach Saturday June 12th, 1999 5:08:59 AM
"Sir, I would like to look like a decorative fruit and flower arrangement!" Shad struggles to maintain a straight face.
Flueterflam Sunday June 13th, 1999 5:13:59 AM
Fluet chuckles at Shad's comment. "How about as lacy as a spider's web?" He just browses through the clothing to see what he may look best in. "Any suggestions for what I might look good in?"
DM Sunday June 13th, 1999 5:08:59 PM
"So dinner with Mycroft is it? You know he's the best dressed man in the city... I can't say too much for the other Gold Dragons though especially that Marlowe. What a disgusting slob! Now then, everyone line up and let me get your measurements." He pulls out a long piece of ribbon with marks made at regular intervals and waits for the line to form.
Olana Sunday June 13th, 1999 9:27:59 PM
Trying very hard to keep a straight face after Shad's comment, Olana stands in line waiting to be measured up. Whispering to Fluet she says "I hope we don't all end up looking like a bunch of idiots."
Flueterflam Monday June 14th, 1999 2:17:59 AM
Smiling at Olana's comment, "Depends who you ask." He points over to Ingrge. He stands ready to be measured. To the shopkeeper, "By the way, did you happen to mention a Gold Dragon named Marlowe?"
Ingrge Monday June 14th, 1999 3:11:59 AM
At figment's motion, Ingrge smiles and steps forward.
DM Monday June 14th, 1999 5:25:59 PM
As he measures, "Yes, Marlowe. Like all of Jantieri's prophets he's a less than charming individual. More so than most. Always stutters. Has half of his meals from the week caked in his beard. Hands always dirty. And always just wears that white robe. Apparently though he's one of the smartest people around and wise too. Knows wizard magic, priest magic, and some say he can do things with his mind too... but I'm not so sure about that." He stands up after measuring the last of you, "There now, done. You all run along to the baths next door so your new clothes don't start to stink right away, and I'll have them all ready when you return."
Figment Monday June 14th, 1999 7:01:59 PM
"Thank you." He goes next door. "This should be interesting..." he muses thinking about all the interesting looks the party members will have as they bathe.
Ingrgre Tuesday June 15th, 1999 1:29:59 AM
Having not had a proper bath since the river, Ingrge quickly hastens next door to remove several weeks worth of ........
Olana Tuesday June 15th, 1999 2:09:59 AM
Olana 'runs along' to the baths with the others. She scrubs thoroughly, getting out all the dirt, grime, leaves, dust and who knows what else, unravelling her fair hair, which was getting decidedly ratty, washing, drying it, and brushing till it shone. She had to admit, she did feel much better afterwards.
Shadrach Tuesday June 15th, 1999 6:26:59 AM
Stifling a snort, Shad 'ran along'. The concept of soap in the water seemed prissy to the ex-sailor, so he used it. And looked for perfume to make absolutely sure he was doing things the pansy way.
Figment Tuesday June 15th, 1999 6:24:59 PM
Bathes in his usual way, and waits in anticiaption of the new clothes he will be getting. He smiles as he actually begins to see what the other REALLY look like. To Ingrige he says "You clean up pretty nice! Nobody would have ever known..." and smiles at the prospect of the response. He watches Olana as she brushes out her hair "My, what a beautiful head of hair you have!"
DM Tuesday June 15th, 1999 6:58:59 PM
As the party covorts in the baths, a group of five gigantic men who, judging by their smell, have obviously never been in a place like the Waters of Bliss before. They are all dressed similiarly in goatskin vests and furry little briefs, and they all have long blonde hair save for one with a fiery red mane. They carry an assortment of weapons. One, who seems to be the leader, has a greatsword strapped to his back. The next has long apish arms that clutch a club which he is dragging across the floor. The skinny one, who looks about 6'2" and 240 lbs, carries a spear and has a broad-bladed knife stuffed in a belt. The red haired brute with a long braided yet matted beard has a vicious looking half-moon axe suspended from a belt. The last who is absolutley huge and surely over seven feet with muscles to match is simply wearing golves studded with bits of iron. It looks like a suitable weapon for the behometh. Their uncouth barbaric manners immediately rise to the surface as the enter the baths and the leader points to your group, "Look at the sissies!" Looking at Shadrach he cracks, "Is that perfume for me, girly-man?" Then ape-arms spits into the water. They all laugh pretty hard at that.
Ingrge Tuesday June 15th, 1999 8:23:59 PM
Looking sharply at figment, Ingrge shoots a splash of water at him and then chuckles. I may be gruff and not like cities much but I do enjoy being clean and comfortable. Even we woods folk understand the connection between cleanlines and good health.
Flueterflam Tuesday June 15th, 1999 9:59:59 PM
Fluet chuckles at the leader's comment. Before he goes to bath though, he has a word with the shopkeeper. "I was just wondering, do you know when or where I could get in touch with Marlowe?" After waiting for a reply, Fluet proceeds to bathe with the others. Asking the brutes, "Do you guys enjoy hunting, ::smiles:: because I'm sure if we could resolve any differences that way?" He only comments because he is afraid of how the conversation started off. He also gives his own companions a look saying he just trying to thwart off any fighting that seems to be looming nearby.
Figment Tuesday June 15th, 1999 10:30:59 PM
decides to say nothing and wait for the brutes to make a move. He prepares to move to his robes quickly if there's trouble.
DM Wednesday June 16th, 1999 4:22:59 PM
Von der Boore tells Fluet before he leaves, "I'm just a tailor I don't keep track of people. You're the one having dinner with him tonight." Back to the baths: The barbarians standing at the edge of the pool mock Ingrge, "Oh, a woodsy fellow, eh? Did you play with the fairies when you were a lad?" The spear carrier answers Fluet, "Of course we hunt, boy. What of it?" Flame-beard oogles Olana and urges her to leave the baths and come with him. Then ape-arms begin to pull down his fury briefs. You get the idea that his plan is to add to the baths rather than enjoy them. The proprietor of the baths comes running forward at this in an attempt to stop ape-arms, but the leader of the ban catches him and propels him into the water.
Figment Wednesday June 16th, 1999 6:30:59 PM
having seen enough leaps up over the edge of the pool toward the wll where he left his robe. In a flash he turns and casts "Web" on the offending group so as to catch all of them as deeply as possible - especially the the one who is attempting to contribute to the bath. He then prepares to cast again.
Shadrach Thursday June 17th, 1999 12:22:59 AM
"Well, well, mannerless wretches, I feel right at home now." Shad hauled himself over to his gear and picked up the trident. He shook it at the toughs. "Don't make me sweat on this flowery gunk! You won't like it when I rub your face in it either!"
Ingrgre Thursday June 17th, 1999 3:04:59 AM
looking at the baddies as they make their comments, ingrge sees the one pulling down his briefs and says, "well, I can see why you mentioned fairies. They are probably the onlt folk you can please with that wee thing. And even then you probably just tickle their fancy. Ingrge then casts a sleep spell on then.
Olana Thursday June 17th, 1999 4:33:59 AM
The elf gives the ruffians one of her disarming smiles, politely ignoring red beard's suggestion. As the situation gets decidedly worse and the spells fly, she gets out of the way fast, rapidly hunting for clothes and weapons.
Flueterflam Thursday June 17th, 1999 7:29:59 AM
"At least the most ugly fairy is comparable with someone ten times as beautiful as you." Remembering suddenly who he was talking with, "Let me rephrase, even a mother couldn't love you." Then asks Olana, "you're not emotionally scarred are you? I know I would be. So anyway, what do we do now?"
DM Thursday June 17th, 1999 4:17:59 PM
The web goes off, skinny manages to leap to the side and rolls to his feet on the side of the pool opposite Figment and the party's clothes. Flame beard also manages to get clear but not in so graceful a fashion. He dives out on the same side of the web as the party's clothing and quickly gets to his feet and puts up his dukes. He leaves the axe hanging on his belt. Ingrge finds that he didn't bring any spell components into the bath and should have probably gotten out to get them like Figment. Barbarians iniative: Skinny looks for a way around the pool but none presents itself. The rear of the pool is flush with the back wall, and the webs block the front. He takes up a defensive posture near his stuck friends. Flame beard rushes Figment, "Damnable wizard!" He swings a pair of heavy fists at the unclothed Figment (20[2],10(hits AC5)). The first shot, a haymaker, catches Figment in the side of the head, and the second is a fierce left hook. Figment takes 12 points of temporary damage, but the haymaker knocks the wizard out (10). As Figment strikes the floor, the webs disappear. Without any support, the sleeping ape-arms falls forward into the pool. The gentle fall into the warm water doesn't wake him. The party has iniative for the second round.
Figment Thursday June 17th, 1999 4:59:59 PM
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Flueterflam Thursday June 17th, 1999 6:57:59 PM
Fluet stealthily makes his way for his dagger. He picks it up and waits for Flame beard to turn his back to Fluet. When the chance comes, Fluet runs full force at him, stabbing with the most powerful blow he can conjure. (rolled 10 hit ac 10, if hit 3 pts damage) Fluet keeps at him though, until something happens to at least one of them.
Ingrge Thursday June 17th, 1999 8:58:59 PM
"Ooops Damn.. I knew I was out of practice but geez." Ingrge leaps out of the pool and grabs a wet towel, quickly twirling it into a whip like form. Digging back into his memories of his youth, He then flicks the towels wet end at the face of red beard.and misses rolling a 2.
Dokenor Friday June 18th, 1999 3:40:59 AM
Doke points his finger and yells, "Damn you. I hope you have bad luck." And curses his opponent.
Shadrach Friday June 18th, 1999 6:18:59 AM
"Fluet NO!" Dropping his trident, the sailor dove back into the pool, trying to get to the sleeping fool before he swallowed too much water. He'd pull him up and pinch him so he'd wake and cough.
Olana Friday June 18th, 1999 9:29:59 AM
Approaching the skinny one around the pool, Olana frowns. Having presumably managed to get her sword, she attempts to slap him hard with the flat of the blade.(Rolled 8 - failed presumably) "Now stop all this!" she cries at these horrid nasty men.
DM Saturday June 19th, 1999 4:10:59 PM
Fluet misses Flame-beard (AC8) who then starts to go for his axe but thinks better of it when Shadrach yells and saves ape-arms and punches Fluet (8hitAC7,6AC9 - enough on each since I assume Fluet didn't bathe in armor). The barbarian deals out 12 points of temporary damage, and the first set of hits drops Fluet like a sack of potatoes (8%). He lands in a heap on top of Figment. The barbarian grins and shouts and Olana, "Surely you desire to be with a real man rather than these hounds!" The winner and still champion turns to face Ingrge and his towel. The big man still sleeps. The leader leaps into the pool to help Shadrach with ape-arms. Together they get him out of the water. Then the leader asks Shadrach, "Shall we grapple in sea or on shore, sailor?" Still not having Olana's char. sheet, I couldn't guess what she needs to hit skinny, but his AC is 6. Skinny drops his spear and punches at Olana, he doesn't have flame-beard's skill or strength and only delivers a glancing blow (16 hits AC1, adjusted for curse AC2) for 1 pt. As he attacks he asks Olana, "Stop? But your side has assaulted us with Steel and Magic? We defend ourselves as men with our own might. We will not end this until each man is down, or you admit defeat."
Shadrach Sunday June 20th, 1999 12:04:59 AM
Shad grinned roughly. He was almost enjoying this. "You seem to have the upper hand here, stranger, so I'll choose water. But I'll make a bargain with you! Defeat me and you can have all I own and I'll swear its yours! But you will not harm the lady." He threw himself at the brawler, and missed, going into the water.(R13)
Ingrge Monday June 21st, 1999 12:42:59 AM
Once again Ingrge pulls back his twisted towel and tries to pop Flame Beard and keep him at a distance as well. This time connecting with flame beards butt with a resounding POP ( rolled 12 his AC 6) that tears cloth and leaves a bright red tear dropped welt of about two inches long.
Olana Monday June 21st, 1999 1:37:59 AM
Olana looks astounded at the skinny one,and on seeing Shad go flying into the pool, she moves to slap Skinny hard with the flat of the blade once more,((rolled an 11 - missed darn it)) "Defend yourselves? You've been on the attack since you walked into the room, beginning with what was quite blatant boorish behaviour. I have no wish to slaughter you or your friends, Sir - but this has to stop right now, before someone really gets hurt." Backing away a little, she will try and move into a position to better protect Fluet and Figment, who are on the ground.
Flueterflam Monday June 21st, 1999 7:19:59 PM
"uuuhhhhhh....."
DM Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 4:27:59 AM
Ingrge's mighty towel slap causes Flamer to quickly jump back. In the process of doing so, he slips and cracks his head against the tiled floor. His eyes flutter in his head and he doesn't stand back up. Skinny speaks to Olana some more as he swings a fist. He swings hard but wild and connects with nothing but air (19-stupid punching rules). Olana sees that she will have difficulty getting over to Figment and Fluet as she is on the other side of the pool with Skinny and he stands in the way. But it looks like Ingrge has the matter under control. In the midst of all this, Skinny betrays something of a bit more education than his companions and replies, "Boorish behavior is certainly irritating, but it's hardly an adequate justification for slinging spells about. And when you feel insulted, the proper course is to stand and challenge the knave who has been troubling you. You don't rush at him and try to stab him in the back. Sometimes I wonder that we're the barbaric ones... though I do suppose Grigley is the sterotype you compare all of us too. Ah well, I do think his antics are funny." None of this mirth for the leader of the band, he dives in the water after Shadrach and tries to get a grip on the sailor, but apparently the perfume and soaps have made Shad a bit too slippery (6).
Ingrge Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 8:55:59 PM
Seeing his foe fall and hit his head, Ingrge kneels down to make sure no major damage was done and then turns his attention to fluet and Figment
DM Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 4:32:59 AM
Flame-beard is okay. Just unconscious. Figment is starting to come around. Fluet is still out cold. Both of them sport nasty bruises.
Shadrach Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 6:14:59 AM
Shad managed to only clip his opponent, once he'd gotten his feet. (R16, glancing blow, D3)
Figment Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 7:03:59 PM
Oooooooooooooooo. That hurt.... He tries to clear his vision - wondering what happened...
Olana Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 9:55:59 PM
Looking back at Skinny, she says "It seems to me that the proper course is not to be a bother in the first place. There may have been an over-reaction perhaps, but I'm sure the spells were not malevolent. We've had a tough time of it - villains all over the place. If we came out with steel, usually we've had good reason." Standing straight she makes a point of putting her sword away. "Now - do we carry on slugging, or should we settle this in a more civilized manner. How about a drinking contest?"
Ingrge Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 9:56:00 PM
Dragging and lining up all the unconcious and semi-concious individuals against the wall, Ingrge listens as skinny talks at Olanna. and then Interjects, " well to that point I will agree, however, to eliminate in a public bath, and in front of a lady, Now that is what I call truly boorish behavior.
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