DM (Anthony) Thursday April 5th, 2001 11:50:02 AM
The Adventure has begun folks, well work on Character sheets as we go, Ill finalize as we play. There will be no combat wiht out finalized characters so lets hurry, Im still missing one sheet. Please keep putting your name after your character so we can rember who is who. Also post EVERY day.
Anarion (Thomas) Thursday April 5th, 2001 2:16:38 PM
Watching Drake leave the room he then turns and looks at the others.
"Well it seems like we have a problem."
Looking to the ground.
"I dislike The Family! I wish we could steal the 500 gold from them!!"
Smiling widely.
"That would be ironic, paying them off with their own money?"
(Floy is a Woldian God, the God of Theft)
Polaris (Kari) Thursday April 5th, 2001 4:08:13 PM
Polaris walks over to Ararion and tugs on his pants leg.
"What a great idea! That would be a great way to get some money and pay them back all at the same time"
She looks to the rest of the room.
"What do you all think?"
Bart Thursday April 5th, 2001 6:24:43 PM
Walking back into the room Bart says:
That would be a nice thought, but i think we should do something much easier. The Family would be extra protected against that and we dont want to piss them off right away.
My idea is this for our first romp. We have 5 days but i think we should plan for our strike in 4. whoever we decide to hit we need 3 days to scope em out and set up a battle plan. In addition to this, I think we should go now, all split up, and meet back here a sundown. We then decide on who will be our mark.
Tiree True (Aleyna) Thursday April 5th, 2001 7:59:32 PM
"I for one am not going up against any organized crime group. That would be suicide for all of us. But we definitely do need to come up with ideas. Maybe Bart's right. Perhaps we should all go wander a round a bit and see if we can find anyone or anyplace that looks like a good target."
Syr (Scott) Friday April 6th, 2001 3:53:38 AM
The Family? Now that would prove to be quite a challenge. I like it! Why don't we go sightseeing to a temple of Floy before we discount it as suicide? Given the right setup, it might be worth the risk. I can guarantee that we would net much more than 500 coins if we pulled it off.
Plink (Jared) Friday April 6th, 2001 8:23:32 AM
"Well, folks, as much as I'm enjoying us sitting here, repeating what each other has said, I think this conversation is about up. We've apparently got 500 gold to make, and we sure aren't making it sitting right here. I don't know how you all feel, but I'm going out to start searching the town. Whoever is with me, is with me. But, I would like to say, if you can easily be distinguished as one of Flaust's kids, and are unable to blend in, acting like a 'normal' kid, then I recommend you stay here. Now, farewell." At this, Plink stands up, motions for his brother, and heads out of the room, past Bart, and into the common room of the orphanage.
(OOC: Whenever you guys post, instead of doing the Yadda Yadda says the following:
Text here
type thing, put text in quotes. It's much easier to understand. Thanks.)
Anarion (Thomas) Friday April 6th, 2001 11:53:54 AM
Standing abruptly.
"My brother has a point, lets go outside and see what we can find out! Come on brother, lets go check out a Floy temple and see what we can see. We can also look for other opportunities."
Turning to the group as he's heading out the door.
"Anyone else coming?"
Bart d20+4=14 Friday April 6th, 2001 6:14:19 PM
Bart exits the orphanage and heads to Merchant Row. Looking for a relatively new but wealthy person. (/ooc spot check roll of 14 to do this)
Zack (davis) Friday April 6th, 2001 8:57:12 PM
Zack stands and says, "You two go ahead to the temple and see what you can find out. I go the the docks and see if any resonable marks are there. Mabey a merchant vessel or just a new visitor in town with money."
"A couple more sould go and see if any shops downtown are left unattended. Common iteams are easy to get rid of."
He turns toward Syr and says, "Whats up, You looking for a little adventure. I have an idea that might just pan out. Come on with me and I'll show you what I'm talking about."
DM (Anthony) Plink d100=31 Bart d100=99 Zack d100=49 d20=18 Friday April 6th, 2001 11:24:59 PM
Plink leaves alone, followed shortly by his brother, they search the town for a few hours and find nothing really promising. Quite a few richer looking men, many places that are rumored to have wealth hidden with in them, but nothing specific. Perhaps if they had a more definite goal they might fair better.
Bart however spots someone right off. An older gentleman who seems to be selling fake jewelry. He seems to think he is cautious but seems fairly careless. He seems to think he knows the city but he keeps making mistakes all over the place. He has but one bodyguard, a man easily distracted by a cute face. He might make a good mark.
Zach Realizes even before he sets out that Fence level would not be a good place to go check for new rich people to town. The sailors would take care of anyone who hung around there with money. However he is able to listen in to a few conversations and hears about an idiot man posing as a Jeweler on Merchant level, and about someone looking for a group to do a job on trash level, something about stealing a mask.
Anarion (Thomas) Saturday April 7th, 2001 12:36:50 AM
Whenever we all get together to compare stories.
Slapping his brothers shoulder, "well we found nothing of interest, although we did see a couple of beautiful young ladies."
Smiling widely.
"What have the rest of you to tell?"
Bart Saturday April 7th, 2001 9:04:06 AM
after a few hours I come back to our "meeting place"
Well, I found this fellow who has but 1 bodyguard but he's not very effective. Selling stuff on Merchant Row. I think he would be a very easy Mark but the fact that he's selling fake jewelery I don't know if he would have 500 coins.
Anyone else find anything good?
Zack (Davis) d20=14 d20=18 Saturday April 7th, 2001 9:36:15 AM
(OOC, Anthony, are there any more clues to who I would need to look for in reguards to the guy looking for the group to steal a mask. I don't know if you need it, but roled a listen check.)
I rolled one for you eairler . . . I rolled a gather information check for you, you hear a man named Snake is looking for something hes a member of an adventuring group named the Black something or others. He hangs out in a rough pub on trash level named the 4 fingers tavern. The sign in front of the pub is of a hand with 4 good fingers and one bloody stump. You think this is what they were talking about.
Zack (Davis) Sunday April 8th, 2001 11:15:22 AM
Zack returns to the groups meeting place to see if anyone else has any good leads. On the way there he tries to think of a way to convince this guy Snake to let him and his family get this job. One question keeps popping in his head though, "How can we convince him to let a bunch of kids do this job."
Upon entering the hide out he relays the story to his friends. Once he finishes the story he says, "If no one disagrees in doing this job, then we must find this guy Snake as soon as posible, before he gives it to someone else. What do the rest of you think about trying this job, it might just be what we were looking for."
Plink (Jared) Sunday April 8th, 2001 11:58:23 AM
"Indeed, brother, we did find some jewels-more to our eyes in the form of precious ladies than in the form of wealth. However, Zack, I do feel this Snake has potential. I don't hear any better ideas, so let us try and investigate this further. However, I am of the feeling that the less we know, the better..."
Tiree (Aleyna) Sunday April 8th, 2001 7:14:04 PM
"I agree. This Snake guy might be a good idea to look into. But we might want to look into this fake jeweler, too. It might be good practice. It would give us a chance to work together and get to know how we each work before we take on something really big."
DM (Anthony) Sunday April 8th, 2001 8:28:02 PM
Drake tring to keep the little ones reigned in tell you that perhaps you should find a better meeting place while your at it.
Zack (davis) Sunday April 8th, 2001 9:25:44 PM
Zack stands and looks around the room at all his friend then says, " I'm going to find this Snake fella and see about the job. The longer we wait around here for 500 gold to fall out of the sky, the less time we'll have to try and get stuff done. If anyone is coming with me they better hurry." He looks over the room once again to see if any are coming. Turning towards Drake he says, "I'll look for a place along the way so that the children don't have to be involved".
Zack turns toward the door, but stops for a moment to see if anyone is going to join he on his trip to the Four Finger Tavern in search of Snake.
Bart Sunday April 8th, 2001 10:59:37 PM
I agree with everyone else, this Job of the mask seems a good way to get our feet wet as a group. Bart will follow Zack.
Syr (Scott) Monday April 9th, 2001 2:05:29 AM
Syr nods at Zack, "We should take advantage of this opportunity while we may. Personally, I'd like to find out a bit more about this Snake person. It's probably a good idea if Bart joins you because as one of the 'longer' lived races, he may treat you as being more mature." As he begins to leave, "While you speak to him, I and anyone else that thinks they can keep up will stay away. Once the meeting is over, we could follow him to learn a bit more. Something about a person named 'Snake' just does not inspire a great deal of trust."
Anarion (Thomas) Monday April 9th, 2001 2:41:08 AM
"I'd like to tag along too Zack, I may be of assistance."
OOC: Some of my spells might be usefull.
"May I suggest that we try to disguise ourselves a little bit. I will try casting a spell to disguise anyone who wishes it."
"Might I also suggest that we pretend to be an experienced group of theives. So that we might get the job and perhaps get a better price."
OOC to Anthony: I will try casting a Silent Image spell on myself. If possible I will try to disguise any other Flaust member meeting the Snake person. I will try adding a moustache to myself and to make our clothes appear of a finer cloth. Basically trying to make us appear more like adventurers. If possible I will add a moustache or beard to any male flaust or change the person's hair color.
I will also add multiple weapons on everyones body. Like a sheathed sword, a few daggers, or arrows, whatever would be appropriate for a group of expert theives in the city.
If you rule that I can't do the spell at all I will try disguising myself normally.
Zack (davis) Monday April 9th, 2001 11:31:06 AM
"Great thinking Syr."Zack can't help but smile after hearing the good idea that his pal came up with.
Turning towards Bart he says," I'll let you do most of the talking since you are the eldest. If I have anything to add, I'll whisper it to you and let you relay the message. That way you look like your in control of the party, having some men working for you might look good."
Zack nods at Anarion, "Yes please come too, we'll need all the help we can get in case things go wrong. If you cast a spell on me I would like to look a little older and more rugged. As for weapons, real ones would be better, but if we don't have any then fake ones will have to do."
(OOC, Anthony, I'm going to look around for a good stick or mabey even a knife from the mess hall, If nothing is avallible I might have to buy a sword with my five finger discount card before we make our way to the tavern:)
Bart Monday April 9th, 2001 7:53:00 PM
nods an agreement to Zack, then motions to lead the way.
Plink (Jared) Monday April 9th, 2001 11:12:49 PM
"Alright, then, friends and brethren, let us be off! I will assist you, of course, for you would be unable to complete such a task without me, would you not?! Let us go then, and let us make haste. Besides, in the long run, I do think I could make for quite a distraction..."
DM (Anthony) Tuesday April 10th, 2001 11:47:14 PM
OOC: Ok try and keep the "Can I do" stuff to e-mails or brief descriptions.
Joe casts silent image on himself
and so forth, try to think of the board as a giant story book and keep all the non-story stuff out or in private posts or in e-mail. I know it seem like Im being nit-picky but you all are doing really well and I want to make thins the best game in the Wold so sue me for tring to improve!!!
SECONDLY: I NEED CHARACTER SHEETS ASAP!!! We are really close to me having to shut down the game until I get them in. I don't wanna do that it slows the flow.
Third see the next post for reactions to posts!!
DM (Anthony) d20=16 d20=1 d20=2 d20=11 Wednesday April 11th, 2001 12:04:21 AM
Anarion attempts to desquise himself and seems to do a fair job of it then attempts to change the appearance of others and simply can't do it. He also realizes that they have no idea where this bar is and to cast the spell on themselfs now, before they left the orphanage would be foolish. Not only would someone see them come out and start to wonder but the spell would probably wear off before they even got close.
Zack thinking a new sword would be nice simply can't think of a place where his limited skills would win him one and not land him in a water cell.
The group having just about decided that Snake is the way to go, gets ready to step out and then realizes they have no idea what he looks like or where this tavern is.
Syr (Scott) d20+2=18 Thursday April 12th, 2001 3:36:07 AM
Syr stares at Zack for a moment before realizing that Zack has no idea where to go, "Well, it seems we've run into a problem."
Thinking for a moment, he asks Zack, "You overheard the rumor from a sailor, correct? We could just ask different sailors where the tavern is loacted. The job is on trash level but that doesn't mean that Snake is. Eventually, someone is bound to point us in the right direction."
"In the mean time, it would probably be a good idea to see about making some quick money for accessories like weapons from this incompetent jeweler on the merchant level."
(OOC Gather Information Roll, not too bad *grin*)
Anarion (Thomas) Thursday April 12th, 2001 11:18:41 AM
"I suggest that some of use snoop around for information on the whereabouts of the Snake fellow?"
Scratching his head, "I assume that someone around the docks would know where to find him?"
Tiree (Aleyna) d20+6=26 d20+3=7 Thursday April 12th, 2001 4:28:40 PM
Watching the guys run off after this Snake fellow, she gives a little grin. She thinks to herself, "It might not be a bad idea if I get some information on that fake jeweler just in case this one falls through"
Tiree heads out to where she last knew of the Jeweler to be to see if she can find out anything or possibly see him herself (Gather Information 23, Spot 7)
Plink (Jared) Thursday April 12th, 2001 8:03:57 PM
Plink heads out with the others to help in the search. "We shouldn't get too inquisitive, people might start wondering why a bunch of kids are asking about for someone so important. However, my skills could prove useful in a situation like this."
(OOC: Tomorrow is 'Character Sheet Day', so I'll be sending it to you tomorrow evening, Anthony)
Polaris (Kari) Saturday April 14th, 2001 1:37:42 AM
Polaris awakes with a yawn. Apparently she must have dosed off during the meeting. She sometimes goes unnoticed because she is so tiny. After stretching and examining the room she realizes that everyone is gone. After thinking for a moment, she realises that everyone must have gone to look for a job. Polaris then decides to leave the orphanage and do the same.
DM (Anthony) d100=5 d100=46 d100=15 d100=23 d100=99 Sunday April 15th, 2001 11:40:52 PM
Syr goes down to the docks alone to try and gather some information on snake after almost getting kniofed once he decides this is not the place to do this unless he has a friend or two down here. The docks are a mean hard place. The people here would rather dump you in the lake than help you.
(It was unclear if thats what you wanted to do, where you wanted to go, so I guessed.)
Anarion lets Syr take the docks and asks around at the local taverns around, being to young to frequent them he relize on info from friends and such, the best he can do is find out that snake is a member of an adventuring group with a shady reputaion and he has a snake tatoo on his neck.
Tiree goes to market and finde her quarry eaisly, he sticks out like a sore thumb. He dosen't watch his money and his guard dosen't watch him, it looks sooooo easy.
Plink wanders around with out a purpose and finds out nothing useful.
Polaris out randomly looking for a job finds nothing except Tiree, watching an old man, on her way across the square to her sister she happens to notice 4 well equiped, dangerous looking men watching the old man carefuly. She also runs into a travling merchant she knows as Toad watching the old man too. She only knows Toad from reputation as a bungling, poor salesman who has too much gold in his pocket and not enough sense in his head.
Syr (Scott) Monday April 16th, 2001 3:25:43 AM
Syr returns to the orphanage slightly out of breath. Once everyone else is gathered around, “I am NOT going down to the docks again without one of you guys to watch my back. That was probably not the smartest move.”
Still gasping for air, “I could not find the tavern, let alone someone to even answer my questions about it. Unless someone fared better, I say we strike for what we know… This merchant was an easy mark earlier, has that changed?”
Plink (Jared) d20+2=16 Monday April 16th, 2001 8:08:40 AM
After returning, unsuccessfully, to the orphanage, and seeing Syr, Plink says, "Sad to hear you didn't fare too well, either. I didn't find much of anything, but then, I was just hoping to get lucky. You say you need a partner for the docks? I reckon I'd be just your man." At this, Plink bows far too deeply to Syr, and says, "When do we leave, Syr, friend of friends?" "Hrmm, let me see here, Snake, a man with a tattoo (OOC: If anyone mentioned that, he said it), it sounds familiar..."
(OOC: Made a bardic knowledge roll) Whenever Syr feels like leaving, Plink will leave too.
Anarion (Thomas) Monday April 16th, 2001 9:48:02 AM
"Hello everyone"
Sits down with everyone seeming a bit flustered.
"Well I went snopping around the local taverns and managed to find a few things out. The man named Snake has a snake tatoo on his neck. Its rather obvious to see, supossedly. I also found out that he is part of an adventuring group with a very shady reputation.
Looking into the palm of his hand, as if he was trying to read his palm to predict the future.
"I think we've wasted a lot of time trying to find this Snake person. I say we all join together to steal from the merchant. Then if we still need more gold, we can look for Snake afterwards."
Looking up at everyone in the room.
"Let's all just hit the merchant to see how much we can get!"
"What does everyone say?"
Bart Monday April 16th, 2001 8:20:51 PM
saunders into the room where everyone is conversing and sits on one of the boxes and listens to everyone.
When a few moments of silence goes by he pipes up.
Ok, I think this is what we should do, we should hit that merchant with the fake jewelery AND possibly the other merchant with alot of gold and no sense. If those two dont give us what is needed, we search out snake and hire up for his job.
Polaris (Kari) Monday April 16th, 2001 10:29:19 PM
Polaris quietly approaches Toad to see what he is doing. She is a friendly sort and feels bad for him, even though sometimes he has swindled her for her money.
Tiree (Aleyna) d20+3=19 d20+3=20 Tuesday April 17th, 2001 12:27:59 AM
Tiree sees the fake jeweler.
She thinks to herself, "Man! He looks so easy! I wish I hadn't said that I wouldn't work alone, but I gave my word! Maybe I ought to go tell the other guys about him first. Before I do, I better do a little bit more looking. Some of the other thieves have probably noticed him too. We are gonna have to hurry."
(Listen 19, Spot 20)
Anarion (Thomas) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 1:00:56 AM
Looking at Bart in agreement.
"Than two of us agree to try the Merchant first!".
DM (Anthony) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 1:27:50 AM
Plink finnaly recognizes the name. Snake, one of the infamous Black Dragons.
Toad seems to pay no attention to Polaris, but she sees that he is not assosiated with the other 4 men and they all seem heavily armed under robes.
Tiree now sees all that Polaris sees.
Tiree (Aleyna) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 2:10:16 AM
Tiree sees Polaris and begins to walk over to her. On her way, she notices the other men watching the jeweler.
Going up to Polaris she begins talking, "Jenny! I've been looking for you everywhere! The family was beginning to get worried. Come on, let's go now."
She takes Polaris' hand and starts to walk away chattering to her and hopes that she follows along with her.
Anarion (Thomas) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 10:56:07 AM
Looking at the others.
"Ok, so its settled. Let's go after the merchant in merchant's row. I will use my magical talents to help out if needed. So let's go stake out this guy!"
Heads out of the orphanage towards merchant's row with the others, he let's Bart take the lead.
Syr (Scott) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 2:48:50 PM
Syr nods in thanks to Plink, "I appreciate that. It's great to know someone has my back. However, why don't we meet the others and take a look at this merchant? I think going for the sure thing will be better in the long run than chasing reptiles we haven't met."
Tongue Twister Alert: Pausing to pat Plink on his pack, he speedily slides in behind the smug, sauntering short one (Bart).
OOC: In the interest of expediency, can we assume we know where Polaris and Tiree are and meet up with them? We did know where the merchant was earlier when everyone met up.
Bart Tuesday April 17th, 2001 7:15:15 PM
leads the ragtag group of misadventurers to find Tiree and Polaris.
DM (Anthony) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 10:53:43 PM
The group meets up with Tiree and Polaris as they are exiting the marketplace.
Tiree (Aleyna) Tuesday April 17th, 2001 11:07:30 PM
Tiree is happy to see her family. She steps up to them with a bit of bounce in her step.
"Hey there! I've been watching the fake jeweler guy. I thought it might be a good idea while you folks checked out whats-his-name. Let me tell you about the guy back there and you can tell me what your guy said. But, first, let's find a place a little less open."
Tiree moves toward an alley way off to the right and hopes the others follow behind her. When they all get there, she tells them all she could find out. She emphasizes the 4 men who are watching the merchant too.
Anarion (Thomas) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 12:31:43 AM
Listening intently to Tiree and the others. His face churns with a mixture of emotion until an idea crystalizes in his head.
"It sounds like we need a distraction?"
"I can create an illusion that will occupy the interest of the four men, while the rest of you try a snatch and grab?"
OOC: Anthony can you describe the scene in the market at present, just so were all clear whats going on?
Plink (Jared) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 8:04:10 AM
Plink takes in all that everyone has to say, trying to come up with a brilliant strategy that would make this all easy... and is unsuccessful. At Anarion's speaking, Plink adds, "Indeed, fair brother, I believe I have ways to enforce such an illusion as you could create. Mayhaps you could make an illusion of a girl, and I could cast a spell that would make her seem as if she was screaming about poor jewelry the jeweler has sold to her. What say you?" Plink really doesn't seem to mind if the group likes his idea or not; he'll do just about anything to help the orphanage, since it has helped him so greatly.
Syr (Scott) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 2:25:27 PM
"The question remains, Who is actually going to do the deed? I know my skills are not up to the task. I can volunteer to help with any distraction or prevention of pursuit if we are discovered." Looking back towards the marketplace, "Are these men watching our jeweler protectively or as if a hawk eyes it's prey?"
Polaris (Kari) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 7:29:32 PM
"I'm willing to, just tell me what to do." Polaris turns to the others, being silent since the journey. "I'm able. I promise I can." She feels insecure of her abilities because she is one of the youngest.
DM (Anthony) Wednesday April 18th, 2001 10:09:11 PM
The market place is a bustle with bussiness. It runns alons a street in a north south direction. You are at the south end. It is just after lunch and there is no end of people moving and bumping through while they hawk and buy their weares. The Jewler you have marked sits in the center of the market. The four men are to the north of him. Toad is to the south.
Anarion (Thomas) Thursday April 19th, 2001 1:58:04 PM
Looking at the group.
"I'm going to be back in a minute"
He proceeds to walk past the merchant, taking a closer look at his setup. Than returns to the group.
OOC: Anthony I'm trying to see what there is to steal. Like does he have money laying around? I'm also trying to see what his setup is like.
Bart Thursday April 19th, 2001 9:18:12 PM
Standing there, I try looking like I fit in and that I am not watching someone, BUT I do want to keep close track on the group of thugs casing the Merchant.
Plink (Jared) d20+6=12 Friday April 20th, 2001 8:24:29 AM
Once again getting bored with the slow course of actions, Plink walks a little ways away from the group, to an area where there's a little open room. He pulls out his flute, and begins a little jig, hoping to draw some people, and some money, about. "Oh, we live in a fair floating city, Where bards can sing and the women are pretty. There are plenty of inns and taverns too, with many a pleasure waiting for you. So, if you're a fan of joy and adventure, This fair floating city is just the venture!" He continues on for many ballads such as these, hoping to add some coin to the Orphanage's purse! (OOC: Perform check made above)
Tiree d20+7=13 d20+7=16 d20+3=17 Friday April 20th, 2001 2:02:31 PM
Tiree turns to Polaris and pulls her over to the side to talk with her out of the range of the others ears.
"Polaris, both you and I know that we can do this, but we need to figure out which one can do it best. I just wanted to let you know that I think you would be best and lifting anything he's got. I'll be right there near you if anything goes wrong."
She leaves Polaris with a wink and begins to stroll around the marketplace. Getting near to the 4 watchers, she begins to be a bit more cautious as she tries to get closer (Move Silently 13, Hide 16, Listen 17) so she can listen to see what the 4 are talking about, if they are talking at all.
Anarion (Thomas) Friday April 20th, 2001 4:44:00 PM
{Thinking to himself}
Wondering what the merchants booth or store, or whatever it is, is like. He can't seem to see anything properly?
Bart Sunday April 22nd, 2001 11:29:19 AM
Moves over to Tiree and Polaris and whispers to them.
I think we would be better off holding a bit, those armed men there look alot more experienced than we are AND it wouldn't suprise me in the least if that 1 fellow watching those men might have help near him to protect that merchant. Plus, if we do attempt to do that merchant, those men would surely see us interferring with their plans and might decide to take us down. And I don't know about the rest of you, but I like my heart where it currently is, inside my chest beating properly.
DM (Anthony) d20=18 d20=7 d20+6=24 Sunday April 22nd, 2001 11:06:49 PM
Anarion walks through the crowded streets pushing and shoving his way toward the merchant. The amount of people closing in on him inspires thoughts of claustrophobia. Suddenly a huge woman if a pale purple dress and far too much make up looms over him, a small boy in tow. Her perfume is almost overpowering and Anarion has to stumble over the boy and out of the way of become sick with the smell. Once he is finally clear he walks past the merchant and sees that he is set up on a long table under a tent. The jewelry sits under a glass case with a small piece of black felt in front. Anarion can't see the money but he does see a small lock box sitting half on a cart behind the Merchant, the guard sits maybe sleeping on a stool behind the table, his sword a good 5 feet away on the cart. Anarion then makes his way, pushing and pulling through the crowd to his friend, once back he reaches to fiddle with his wooden dagger, only to find it gone, as well as some money.
Plink begins to draw a small crowd of children and bored fathers, waiting while mom does the shopping, this earns him a few silvers, then inspired by the crowd of young faces he sings and plays again but this time something magical happens, the music wafts through the crowd and seems to touch people. Suddenly a large crowd has formed and the pool of money forming in front of him holds a few gold pieces as well. However, it's a LARGE crowd, forming very near to a group of thieves making plans!!!
Tiree gets closer and closer to the four men. She can see them now. They are clearly watching the merchant with an intent that cannot be honorable. Once she is as close as she can get she sees that the men are dressed in black and simple bristle with weapons. Suddenly one turns around and seems to look right at her, he smiles, winks and when he turns back around she sees the flash of a tattoo on his neck, could it have been a serpent???
Tiree d20+3=16 Monday April 23rd, 2001 1:57:45 PM
Tiree starts when the guy in black looks at her and winks. After that, she begins to wander back over to her friends where the large crowd has gathered. She stays alert as she makes her way once again through the throng of people (Spot 16).
Getting back to her friends she tells them what she has seen. And just who she suspects is watching the merchant jeweler.
Anarion (Thomas) d100=98 Monday April 23rd, 2001 2:44:44 PM
Bumping his way through the crowd, Anarion moves back towards his friends.
"Excuse me, excuse me, pardon me sir, excuse me!"
He arrives close to the group and adjusts his clothing. He suddenly notices his purse seems a little lighter, and that the bag strings are open.
Silently under his breath he curses "Damn, i've been robbed!" Thinking to himself, "I hate theives!"
Its only now that he also notices that his wooden dagger is missing. Laughing to himself "really sharp Anarion, really sharp. My brother was right, i'll never make a good theif!"
Looking at the huge group gathering near his friends location, he notices that his brother is playing music and attracting a huge crowd. Thinking it a little unwise to have plotting theives and commoners so close he decides to cast an illusion Deciding to cast a spell to alleviate the problem and create a distraction. Anarion casts a spell of gold coins spilling from a bag onto the market ground.
Anarion spreads open his hand and tries to cast the spell.
Plink (Jared) Monday April 23rd, 2001 10:46:20 PM
Seeing that his song playing has gone a little farther than previously expected, Plink tries to keep up the charade for a few more minutes, hoping for his friends and family to get away safely. As soon as he finishes this song, he says to the croud, "Thank you, thank you all. I appreciate what you've given me!" and he bows down, swooping up all the money. All the while, he was searching for an obvious exit from the crowd, be it climbing up a wall, back an alley, or through a gap in the crowd. He's very wary not to keep his newfound wealth, and tries to stay as far away from other people as he can, knowing thieves to roam about. He then heads back to Flaust's, but not straight-away. He tries to duck down alleys, and get any possible followers off of his trail.
DM (Anthony) It all seems to fall to pieces. d20=20 d20=14 d20=4 Monday April 23rd, 2001 11:59:53 PM
Tiree makes it back just in the nick of time to see Plink franticaly picking up his money and a rather unusual thing. In the market place not far away a large sack of money just sitting on a cart suddenly rips open, tons of gold coins scatter everywhere. Those of you who are weary and paying attention (Listen checks of 18) notice that the gold makes no sound as it hits the street, however the majority of the crowd seems not to notice and they rush foreward. The market goes nto complete chaos. People pushing and shoving everywhere. Fights begin to break out. The lagre purple woman and the child are at the center of it. Anarion watches as his dagger falls from benieth her gigantic robes and is kicked over near him. The scene is almost comical until Tiree sees the four men making their move on the unsuspecting merchant.
Anarion (Thomas) Tuesday April 24th, 2001 11:20:08 AM
Anarion's hands wave in the air (as if washing a window) towards the chaotic scene. His eyes widen and his nostrils flair as his magical energies weave a web of chaos on the street ahead of him.
Anarion continues concentrating on his spell. But out of the corner of his eye he looks quickly at his Flaust friends as if to urge them on.
OOC: Fortune favors the foolish. (IM NOT NEAR A BOOK, DO YOU HAVE TO KEEP CONCENTRATING FOR THE SPELL TO WORK? IF NOT YOU ALREADY CAST IT SO YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ELSE!!!)
Polaris (Kari) Tuesday April 24th, 2001 1:59:15 PM
Polaris runs to a corner. She starts to fear the big crowd of people and cannot find any of her brothers and sisters and it is not clear where anyone is and what is going on. In a state of confusion, she goes to look for someone she knows, avoiding the men in black.
Syr (Scott) Tuesday April 24th, 2001 4:03:02 PM
Syr looks at the mob forming and at Anarion and quickly realizes what he's done. Glaring at the sorceror for forcing the situation he decides, now is the time to act.
He rushes over to the merchant's stall or store and tries for a quick snatch and grab of anything looking valuable. Relying on his smaller size and speed, he takes to his heels.
(OOC: if nothing looks promising then he will just observe the 4 men's actions.)
DM (Anthony) Fools rush in... d20+8=22 Wednesday April 25th, 2001 1:11:51 PM
Ploaris runs back into the market and is quickly swallowed up by the chaos. Syr runns up to the merchants table, the merchant being destracted by the chaos as well, and sees a large necklace sitting out. he reaches out and grabs it, however the sleeping guard wiht lighting fast reflexes grabs the young lads hand. "What do you think your doin'?" Then he looks up and goes white while looking over the head of Syr behind the young man. Syr twisting in the grasp of the old guard to look behind him sees 4 of the most deadly looking men he as ever seen in his life. They are dressed all in balck leather. The bare skin that he can see is covered in scars. As they drop their robes he can see that they are bristling with weapons, but more than any of that Syr simply feels the power and menace dripping off of them. The leader, his left eye white and pale with no pupil licks his lips and advances, as he does Syr sees the tatoo of a serpent coiled up his neck and onto his face. The old guard seems to be holding poor Syr in a death grip as the four deadly meen surround them and the booth.
It is at this minute that Polarias breaks through the chaos of the market and sees her brothers plight. She looks behind her and sees the wall of people who are blocking the rest of he familys view of what is happing. No one but her can see the trouble that Syr is in.
Anarion (Thomas) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 1:37:55 PM
OOC: Just posting this for reference. Was unclear and might be handy if you enter combat.
Anarion (Thomas) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 1:41:35 PM
Aanrion continues working his spell, laughing at the people in the street stumbling over one another trying to get at the illusionary coins.
Plink (Jared) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 10:29:07 PM
Plink makes his way back to Flaust's, hopefully ducking away from anyone who might have followed him. He obviously didn't think he'd get that much of a response! He goes to the secret room in Flaust's, and begins to count up the coins he earned, while waiting for the others to return. After counting, if noone has shown up by the time he's done, he heads back to see if the commotion has cleared.
Miranna (Vivriel) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 11:15:00 PM
A small furry animal darts its way through the crowd, unnoticed by most of the people scrambling after the illusory coins. Isolated high-pitched screams break out here and there where it passes.
Once through, it stops and looks up at Polaris briefly, then diverts its eyes to Syr. Its little eyes reflect an intelligence far beyond other weasels.
Back behind the human wall, Miranna steps out of an alley and confronts those of her little brothers and sisters that she can see. She is dressed in a simple blue robe cinched at the waist with a sash of the same material. A small leather pouch hangs from the sash at her right. A bigger shoulder pouch swings at her left, open and obviously empty.
Those of you who are there recognize her as the quiet, studious elf who has always been in Flaust's orphanage, but has kept aloof from you all. You have mostly forgotten her existence - until now.
Her emerald eyes look at Anarion questioningly for just a second, then she surveys the group and says, in a clear musical voice, "I believe Syr is in trouble. Polaris the halfling is with him, on the other side of this avaricious mob. My weasel cannot tell me what manner of trouble, but I would surmise that he requires our aid."
[OOC: Anthony, how long is the street? How far away is the merchant from where I am?]
Polaris (Kari) Wednesday April 25th, 2001 11:40:22 PM
Polaris watches her brother in agony, not knowing whether to shout to the four men or run home. She decides first that it is not a wise idea to shout to them, in fear that they might then capture her. She then ponder on the idea of leaving her brother, which might be the worse of the two. Not wanting to battlefor fear of her inferority to the other men, she watches, and tries to make contact with Syr, for he may have a better idea.
DM (Anthony) A little fall of rain... d20=1 d20+8=22 Wednesday April 25th, 2001 11:51:34 PM
Plink makes it another 60' away and is still running althoug at this point he seems to notice a strange sound coming from back the way he came. Almost as if a brawl has broken out in the Market. He can't be for sure yet but he thinks he has about 10 gold and 30 silver in his pockets.
Miranna can tell that th market street it about 100' long and the merchant and Syr sit in the middile of it. Between her and Syr is a large group of angry people, getting bigger and more angry every second.
Syr, still held in a death grip by the guard can not move. The man with the sepent tatoo approachs. Syr notices that he makes no noise at all as he walks. When he is standin 4' away he speaks. His tounge is forked, as if an acident caused it to get cut in half and it healed that way. "Where isssss your masssster dog? He owessss me what I paid him to bring." Its at that point that Syr sees Toad moving the merchant off down an alley. The guard can only stammer helplessley. Syr can smell the sour oder of urine behind him. "Usssssssselsessssss dog, you need to be put to ssssssslleep." Then with lighting fast reflexes the man with the serpent tatoo wips out his sword and slices the man open at the waist. Syr can hear the wet sounds of rain on the bricks behind him.
Syr Thursday April 26th, 2001 3:33:17 AM
Syr gasps in shock at the sickening scene behind him. Shivering and looking down at the corpse he mumbles, "You must be Snake?"
Mustering up his courage he looks at Snake, "While I despise your methods, I do owe you a small debt. We should leave here now." Syr will follow the tattooed one as long as it appears safe.
Peering around in dazed confusiion, he spots Polaris and subtly tries to motion for her to stay away.
He looks down and briefly considers taking the necklace but realizes that this is now a murder. As he knows from previous experience there is a huge difference between petty theft and murder.
(OOC: geez, I can't believe he caught me to begin with!)
Anarion (Thomas) Thursday April 26th, 2001 9:41:57 AM
Anarion, unable to see whats going on at the merchants table begins to get a little concerned. Especially knowing that Syr and the 4 men are no longer in view. He continues his spell for fear that the mob will become angry if the gold coins disappear. Although he wisely backs into a darker corner of the street, near his friends, so as not to be noticed.
Anarion (Thomas) Thursday April 26th, 2001 9:46:10 AM
OOC: Hi Vivriel, what class are you playing?
Miranna (Vivriel) Thursday April 26th, 2001 11:18:58 AM
Miranna creases her delicate brows slightly and informs the group with her, "Blood. Blood has been spilled."
She closes her eyes in concentration for a second, then opens them with a sigh of relief. "I do not believe the blood is Syr's. Nevertheless, we should endeavour to get to him and Polaris."
"Anarion, you may wish to cancel your illusion. The mob may disperse a bit and allow us passage."
Almost as an afterthought, Miranna sends a telepathic message to her weasel to remain hidden and watchful.
Miranna (Vivriel) OOC Thursday April 26th, 2001 11:22:06 AM
Elven wizard, specializing in Illusion.
Miranna (Vivriel) Thursday April 26th, 2001 11:54:28 AM
"No, wait. Anarion, can you have your coins roll north, to where Syr and Polaris are?"
(They're 50ft away from us, so should be within area of effect of Silent Image.)
Anarion (Thomas) Thursday April 26th, 2001 1:17:24 PM
Hearing the voice of the elf Miranna, Anarion turns for a second and becomes slightly distracted. The illusion of the coins suddenly vanishes into thin air!
"Ooooops!"
???? played by DEH Thursday April 26th, 2001 1:26:23 PM
As the 4 men confront the boy, they notice what feels like a static energy charge between them. Almost immediately you also notice a vortex-looking hole appear just behind the cart and see it immediately sucked in - as if water were draining from a tub. Then, it's gone - along with the boy and the slain guard - as if they had never been there...
Syr Thursday April 26th, 2001 1:27:03 PM
(OOC: Elven? Good to have you and know that I'm not alone! *comforts Bart*, Welcome Vivriel)
Polaris (Kari) Thursday April 26th, 2001 8:47:13 PM
Polaris can see that Syr does not want him to go anywhere near the men, but she can't leave because she would get lost again. She tries to hear what the men are saying to Syr.
Miranna (Vivriel) Friday April 27th, 2001 2:11:50 AM
Miranna's emerald eyes widen momentarily, then she closes her eyes in concentration, a slight frown creasing her brows. When she opens her eyes again, there is a worried look in them.
"My weasel tells me that Syr is - gone. Not dead, not captured, just - gone. I cannot get any other detail out of her communication. Possibly Polaris witnessed the entire incident. We should get to Polaris without further delay."
"It would appear that this mob needs some persuasion to disperse. Anarion, do you perchance have the spell Ghost Sound? My dragon will be more convincing if you can provide some sound."
Reaching into the leather pouch at her waist, Miranna takes something small out of it and clutches it in her left hand. With her right hand she traces seemingly haphazard patterns in the air, while murmuring unintelligible words. Finally, she points at the sky directly above the centre of the mob, and tries to recall everything she has read about Flame the red dragon. Not having seen a dragon before, she hopes the descriptions and pictures in her books are accurate. (Cast Silent Image, DC=16)
[OOC: Except for Syr and Polaris, are we all here?]
Bart d20+4=14 Friday April 27th, 2001 7:50:33 AM
Bart steps out of a food shop with a sammich in one hand and a apple in the other, half eaten both. He stands there with a look of disbelief on his face as he watches the scene erupt before him.
The first thing he does besides dropping the food is look to see where his family is. Once that is noticed he heads straight to them. (spot check of 14)
Anarion (Thomas) Friday April 27th, 2001 11:03:20 AM
In the chaos Anarion sees the swirling vortex suck a cart, the guard and Syr into its wash. For a second he studies the magical energies that form the vortex. His eyes widen in amazement as he's never seen this type of magic before. When the vortex disappears he notices Syr has vanished!
"Remarkable!" is the only word that forms on his lips.
Miranna's cries seem to go on def ears as Anarion is completely entranced by the vortex, even after it disappears.
"Wow!"
Plink (Jared) Friday April 27th, 2001 12:53:03 PM
Plink, at hearing the disruption from the area he had just left, immediately spins around and goes back to the large open area with the cart. Hopefully nothing bad happened!
At re-entering the large market place, he scans around, surveying the havoc, seeing if any serious damage has been done. He then begins searching for his friends, and counts each of them, to see who is there and who isn't.
At seeing the newest Elf from the orphanage, he speaks up, "'ello. I'm sorry, but I don't remember your name. I know I've seen you there before, but if you could enlighten me again? And what do you call...him?"
After hearing his responses, he looks to the rest of the group, "Everyone, what's the game plan? What did I miss? Anarion, you look shocked, what's happened?"
Syr (Scott) Sunday April 29th, 2001 11:48:58 PM
Syr turns around and lets out a yelp of confusion, "What the..." His black ponytail is forced into a horizontal position by the force of the wind.
Suddenly, the wooden cart is sucked into the portal and he begins to bear the brunt of the vortex. For a brief moment, his legs strive to resist the force. All to no avail as he leaves his feet and is hurled into the portal. His last thought as he flies through, "Won't everyone be pleased if I get that necklace after all...."
DM (Anthony) Monday April 30th, 2001 12:13:08 PM
The Market seems to crackle with energy and magic as the things are sucked out of the market. Snake screams in rage and furry and swipes his sword through the air a few times in rage. Then he brings his hand to his mouth and seems to be speaking into it, then his eyes seem to fall on Polaris. Snake seems to size her up, he barks an order and the four men surround her.
The people in the crowd don't seem to notice that thecoins have dissapeared yet, the fighting is growing morn intence, in fact it looks as though som thief has droped a bag of coins and is not picking peoples pockets.
Bart crosses to his family that is at the end of the market place.
Miranna holds her spell and saves it at the last minute when she realizes two things. One something like that would cause blind fear in these narrow streets and in the panic people would die. Secondly there is no way it would fit between the roof and the street of this level.
Syr sees he has been sucked into a side ally off the Market, no one can see him. He notices he is standing next to Toad, who is smiling slightly at him. Then suddenly Toad is droped to his knees. He is holding his head in pain. Syr thinks he hears a wisper on the wind say "Thats cheeting old man, something like that is sure to give you credit, lets change the rules, you have to do this with out using any of your powers...." Toad then shakes his head clear and looks up, a trickle of blood flows from his nose.
Syr (Scott) Monday April 30th, 2001 1:30:37 PM
A bit confused and disoriented, Syr looks closely at Toad and offers a hand to him.
After assisting the merchant to his feet, he says, "I have a brother who can help you with that nose..."
Glancing around the alley, "Any chance that you can explain what just happened back there and who those men are? Also, was it the cart you were saving or me?" He jerks his chin at the cart behind him.
Toad (Also played by DEH) Monday April 30th, 2001 2:26:15 PM
Toad retorts in his mind (i.e. thinks to himself) "And so it begins... This is the thing you wanted me to be involved in? You hadn't told me. I was just helping a friend."
As his head clears and he becomes aware of the child speaking to him. "What? Saving a cart? Oh, you mean that thing? It just appeared here. I just helped my merchant friend get away from those goons. But now that you mention it, they looked like they were after you too. I'd say you'd better get away from here. These guys are out of you league, boy. They'll kill you without a second thought - and your friends too. I know a good way out if you can get them over here. Looks like Snake has one of them over there. I would suggest you don't approach them. They won't kill her if they think she has value. If they get you then she has no value to them. Get the others first. No need for them to be hurt too.".
Bart Monday April 30th, 2001 8:15:00 PM
gets with the others around the time Polaris is surrounded.
Bart starts yelling at the others to look where Polaris is, then starts moving to help Polaris. All the while praying to Wardd for luck.
Polaris (Kari) Monday April 30th, 2001 9:41:36 PM
Polaris sees the men comming towards her and has lost place of Syr. Luckily out of the corner of her eye has seen Bart. She starts to shiver for these men, who are about 3 times the size of her are surrounding her. She doesn't know what to do, but waits patiently for her rescue.
Miranna (Vivriel) Monday April 30th, 2001 9:49:44 PM
Just before completing her spell, Miranna notices that the roof of the street is too low for even a baby dragon. With a delicate frown, she discards the spell. It wouldn't have been convincing anyway, as she realizes she'd need to show the underbelly of the dragon, and none of her books describes the underbelly...
She turns to Plink. "Surely you must know that I am Miranna. I have not joined you in your games at the orphanage, but I am an adopted child of Flaust, just as all of you are. By elven reckoning, I am even younger than some of you, even if I seem to have always been in the orphanage."
As Bart starts yelling and moving, Miranna looks at the dwarf in a bit of confusion. Does he want them to just push through this mob to help Polaris?
She reviews her spells quickly in her head. If she can get closer to the halfling...
(If there is any way they can get through the mob in one piece, Miranna follows after Bart, keeping a hand on her spell component pouch. If she can get to a relatively open space within 30ft of Polaris, where she can stand and cast spells without getting jostled, she will stop there. She knows exactly where Polaris is without seeing her, due to her weasel familiar.)
Anarion (Thomas) Monday April 30th, 2001 10:10:20 PM
Thinking of how to save Polaris, Anarion looks down for a second. Than with a flash of illumination gets an idea and looks at the four men surrounding Polaris.
Flaring his hands open he casts another spell towards the black dragons. He casts a silent image spell of several large wooden boxes opening with treasure spilling out. Various treasure, such as gems, pearls, and gold necklaces, etc. The boxes appear in a circle around the men and Polaris.
Anarion backs up into darkness in order not to be seen. Than yells "run Polaris, run!!!!"
DM (Anthony) d20=1 d20=5 d20=4 d20=18 d20+10=23 Tuesday May 1st, 2001 9:04:17 AM
Syr and Toad see the things happining in the street and Market from their dark Alley. No one has seen them and all must wonder if he is safe, where he has gone and why he was taken.
Polaris frozen in fright as the three men apporach can do nothing but tremble as they close. Suddenly four boxes of treasure appear on the ground, one each behind the four men. The three no one has a name for see the treasure and fall to their knees to begin scooping it up. Snake however is not fooled and his arm snakes out to grab Polaris by the collar. He drags her as he begins kicking his men and screaming at them to open their eyes. The angry crowd confused and full of greed begins to notice the "new" piles of treasure and the mob moves down the street with lighting speed. They will be at the spot where Polaris is held very soon (By my next post.)
Toad Tuesday May 1st, 2001 12:48:54 PM
"My young lad, if your friend has a chance to escape it is now. You must figure out a way to make him let go of her if only for a moment. Then she can probably get away.".
Syr (Scott) d20+8=22 Tuesday May 1st, 2001 1:46:44 PM
Thinking quickly, he looks around the alley to find something to throw at Snake. After a quick search, he comes up empty handed. Suddenly, his eyes light up, "I have to help my friend."
He turns to Toad and says, "Stay here, I'll be back in 10 minutes."
Syr edges back out into the marketplace. Keeping an eye on Polaris and Snake as he positions himself with the mob between them. Next, he crouches down so that the crowd all but covers him.
Hoping to distracat the man into releasing the halfling he shouts over the din, "SNAKE! I HAVE THE MASK!"
Without rising, the small elf stays low and withdraw back to the dark alley. (OOC: Hide in Shadows, don't know if I get a modifier for crouching in the crowd)
Bart d20+2=20 Tuesday May 1st, 2001 7:32:14 PM
Bart rushes as fast as he can to the terrible man who has Polaris in his grasp, bowling into him from behind in an effort to have him loosen his grip enough to where Polaris can escape. (hitting ac20 from behind (includes +2 for charging))
Miranna (Vivriel) Tuesday May 1st, 2001 8:18:14 PM
Miranna, seeing the mob rush towards Polaris, quickly steps into a side alley to avoid getting swept along. She watches as Bart lowers his head and charges, then starts murmuring and tracing a pattern in the air. A misty vapor arises around her and quickly spreads outwards, obscuring all sight beyond 5ft. (Obscuring Mist, 30ft radius, last 1 min)
(I assume Miranna is within 30ft of Polaris at this time.)
Hoping that Polaris and Bart can get away with the cover of the mist, Miranna mentally summons her weasel to return to her, then starts making her way back to the end of the street, stepping into side alleys if possible to avoid the mob.
Polaris (Kari) Tuesday May 1st, 2001 8:50:44 PM
Polaris squirms as Snake holds her, her feet far from the ground, which scares her even more. She wants to yell for help but she knows that she will probably die if she says anything. She loses hope that she will be rescued because by this time all hope has been lost. She looks into the crowd for Syr, for she is more worried about his life than her own.
Plink (Jared) d20+3=4 Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 8:03:42 AM
Confused and disoriented, Plink doesn't really know what he should do. He glances around, locating his brother, and is simply going to follow him. Seeing Polaris in the grasp of the one easily recognizable as the infamous Snake, he casts Daze at the man, pointing a finger towards him and uttering mystical words. Hopefully it will be enough for Polaris to get free and run!
(OOC: I'm not positive, but I think Daze is a ranged unarmed attack, that's what the roll is for. If not, disregard.)
DM (Anthony) d20+4=24 d20+14=21 Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 9:24:06 AM
The nature of time seems to slow as the world explodes into mass chaos and confusion. Everything seems to gather a crystal quality as the young people rush head long into battle for the first time.
Polaris from her vantage point of being held by Snake sees Syr safe off to the side yelling at Snake. Then suddenly she is jarred from his grasp as her brother Bart slams into Snake from behind. She tumbles through the air then before hitting her skull on the pavement tumbles (Tumble of 24) through and lands on her feet. Snake angry stands and whips his sword around on the Dwarf as he sees Syr in the shadows (Spot of 21) "Ahhhhh little man," He slurs "Thatssss good. You can give it too me now or I can sssssstart carving up your friendsssssss." At the same time a spell is seen glancing off chest and failing. He turns to look at Plink with murder in his eyes. "You dare sssssssstrike at me with Magic??" The blood rage in his eyes can bee seen by all. He barks another command at his men as he sees the crowd rushing toward them. "Spire, stop them!" he sneers as he points toward the crowd. The man Spire casts a quick spell and the crowd is suddenly covered by a thick smelly vapor. Almost all of them fall to their knees and begin to retch and vomit. What was ones a peaceful city market has erupted into a scene of confusion and death. Snake turns back toward the children and begins to move toward Bart, as he approaches the Dwarf, looking at Syr "Well boy if you have what I want, and you had better, then throw it over here, or I'll sssssstart carving me up a Dwarf." Suddenly Miranna's mist appears around them all. Snake is heard screaming in something beyond madness and rage. "Spire, get rid of this mist! Pike, Gar, kill the brats!!!!! Kill them all!!!"
Syr (Scott) Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 11:47:19 AM
Syr seems stunned for a moment as he wonders how everything could go so wrong so fast. He shakes his head in frustration.
Gauging the distance between himself and the men with the mass of bodies in between he comes to a decision. Terrified, he squeaks out, "Ifyouwantthenecklace, come get it!" He pats his belt pouch with false bravado.
Seeing that the group is taking on a bit more than they can chew, he decides the only way to get everyone out of it is to remove the threat. Without a backward glance, he dives off into the nearest alley screaming, "Snake, catch me if you can!"
He sprints down the alley heading for the nearest guard station as if the devil himself were in pursuit. (OOC: I'm fairly sure I saw a map of the city somewhere but now I can't seem to find it, any suggestions?)
(The maps are undser the Floating City part of the Site, in Duncan's. You have to dig a little, but I never told you what street you were on and they aren't labled so Ill play it by ear knowing that you are hoping to escape.)
Anarion (Thomas) Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 12:30:16 PM
"Oh geez" Anarion mumbles under his breath at the turn of events. He quickly ponders whether the Flaust group would survive an attack by these men. He quickly anwsers NO.
Hidden in the shadows and not sure what to do, he thinks quickly. Than decides that maybe one more spell could save the day.
Again his hands flare open, but this time he tries to cast an illusion of Toad standing as far away from the group as possible holding a makeshift mask in his hand. Toad is standing and waving the mask in the air with a smile on his face. Anarion is not sure what the mask might look like, but he tries to conceal the mask in bit of cloth. He tries to cast the spell so that Snake and the others will see it.
He than prepares to run if anyone spots him.
Toad Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 12:48:15 PM
As Syr begins to bolt he yells to him "No boy, THIS way!". He does not exit the shadows as he knows the child knows where he is.
Polaris (Kari) Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 1:57:55 PM
Polaris looks through the mists to see if she can see. She is relieved to be out of the grasps of Snake but she doesn't want to run without knowing where she's going. She crouches to be lower to the ground to see if it is easier to see.
Tiree d20+3=12 Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 4:22:01 PM
Tiree looks around the best she can in the mist. Everything is in absolute chaos. Moving to where she last saw Polaris she tries to find her (spot 12) while staying out of Snake's way. To be on the safe side, she has drawn the dagger from her right ankle in case she needs to throw it.
Bart Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 7:36:14 PM
Bart hurridly scrambles to his feet and runs as fast as his short legs will allow him to the nearest grouping of persons of authority.
Miranna (Vivriel) d20+6=18 d20+6=8 Wednesday May 2nd, 2001 8:50:33 PM
Miranna shivers involuntarily when Snake's enraged voice booms through the mist. She would have to ask the others how they made such a deadly enemy.
Was that Syr's voice shouting about some mask? There's another, older voice, quite near, yelling "THIS way!".
Her weasel darts out of the mist and rubs against her leg. Miranna stoops to let it jump into her shoulder pouch, then tries to pinpoint the source of the voice (Listen 18) and move towards it, cautiously, hugging her side of the street so as not to get turned around in the mist. She looks for Syr when she gets near where his voice was heard (Spot 8).
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