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Post by Game Master on Dec 3, 2009 2:34:50 GMT -5
Sir Joseph gripped the hilt of his sword menacingly. How did he always get into such messes? He had come to the gold rush town of Garrotten in look for work. They had a very nice hiring hall for sell swords. He had been here a week and had even befriended a Gladiator named Tiberius who was also looking to make a living by questing. 'Ti' was in the offices right now talking to a potential client. That had left Joseph alone to wander the lounge. It was spacious and furnished with comfortable seats and well made tables. Drink choices consisted of a keg of cheap beer or a cask of 'fresh' wine. both were served by wooden cup for 2 gold a draft. It was early evening and the potential for jobs was winding down. Many of the would be warriors, wizards, warlocks and other adventurous types had already been drinking for hours giving up on the day. Joseph had seen a lady in need. She was a strawberry blond human, dressed in green and brown garb suited for wilderness travel. She had a well made long bow on her back and a long knife on her thigh. Joseph only looked her way because he admired the bow. Unfortunately that was when the three ruffians who had had a little to much drink had began making unwanted advances on the lady ranger. While running to peoples rescue wasn't always in Joseph's character this particular incident struck a nerve. Without thought and it must be stated here that Joseph may have had a few drinks as well he leaped from his comfortably cushioned chair and made his way between the lady and her aggressors. Harsh words were said, but it wasn't until one of the onlookers (there were a couple dozen by this time) barked out the words half breed that the trouble really started. No longer was the confrontation about the lady whom was now nowhere to be seen, but it had turned into a half-elf persecution. Lovely insults such as half breed, bastard, abomination, demon spawn and such were being slung at the squire as relentlessly as a Trebuchet slings stones during a siege. The three ruffians were emboldened by the audiance and it seemed only a matter of time before someone took a swing.
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Post by falcon79 on Dec 3, 2009 14:49:14 GMT -5
Joeseph in a cold fury, drew his sword and pointed to the biggest of the three cretins....
"We'll settle this outside in a duel, unless you happen to be a snivveling coward so afraid of a half breed that you can't handle one alone, you pea wit!!"
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Post by falcon79 on Dec 8, 2009 18:33:28 GMT -5
Tiberius having just concluded negotiations, came out of the office and roared...
THAT IS ENOUGH!!!!! You three, SCRAM.....you don't want me upset at you!!! The rest of you, leave the squire alone he has more integrity and honor then any of you.... if you don't you'll answer to me.... and you won't find me as chivalous....
Roll intimidate for me.
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Post by Game Master on Dec 9, 2009 2:35:54 GMT -5
Two of the three men back away, but the leader stands his ground. One of his fellows grabs his shoulder and attempts to pull him away. "Come on Jergon. It was just for fun anyway. Lets go."
The brute Jergon shrugs off the hand. "The half breed challenged me Pytor." He looked to Tiberious. "This squire challenged me to a duel. I will not back down. Though..." The hulking Southerner took off his sword belt and handed it to his comrad Pytor. "I see no reason to spill blood over this." Flexing his meaty arms he cracked his neck and began to head out side. "Shall we dance Half breed?"
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Post by falcon79 on Dec 9, 2009 13:29:43 GMT -5
Joeseph sheaths his sword unbuckles his sword belt and hands it to Tiberius and walks outside he sizes his opponant up and gets ready to fight.
Once the fight starts he keeps an eye open for an oportunity to knock his opponant out or pin and render him helpless, dodging , parrying, and and avoiding blows as need arises, all the while trying to land blows of his own.
Tiberius shakes his head and sighs....
"Try not to hurt the squire to bad we've got work in a couple of days and he needs to be more or less functional, hes shown an awful lot balls to take you on....."
He talks to joeseph before the fight and gives him advice on what to do, then backs away as the fight begins and makes sure the big lout doesn't cheat..
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Post by Game Master on Dec 16, 2009 1:49:23 GMT -5
check ooc
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Post by falcon79 on Dec 16, 2009 18:31:07 GMT -5
Joseph punches a few times, being ready to dodge and return blows... Attack # 1: Roll to Strike 1 (  ), Damage 3 S.D.C. Attack # 2: Roll to Stike 20 (Natural....  oookay....) Damage 1 S.D.C. Attack #3: Dodge: Rolled 13+2=15 |
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Post by Game Master on Dec 19, 2009 3:45:41 GMT -5
The brute Jergon lets Joseph take the first swing, but the young squires fist hits nothing, but air as Jergon pulls back out of reach. Joseph feels a hot twinge in his shoulder from over exerting. His second throw connects solidly with the ebony skinned mans stomach, but it was his off hand so it wasn't more then a tap. Jergon laughs at the 'slap' and then cocks his fist for a hammer blow. Joseph dodges left, but the punch was a feint. Jergon's leg came out lightning fast in a straight kick to the gut. (15 dodge, 18 to hit, 2d4 damage =3+1+4 PS bonus =8 damage). Joseph goes sprawling onto the ground with the wind knocked out of him.
"Ha-haha! Alright half breed. You've got balls that's for sure." The big man walked over to the squire offering him a hand up. "Truce?"
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Post by falcon79 on Dec 21, 2009 0:29:42 GMT -5
The brute Jergon lets Joseph take the first swing, but the young squires fist hits nothing, but air as Jergon pulls back out of reach. Joseph feels a hot twinge in his shoulder from over exerting. His second throw connects solidly with the ebony skinned mans stomach, but it was his off hand so it wasn't more then a tap. Jergon laughs at the 'slap' and then cocks his fist for a hammer blow. Joseph dodges left, but the punch was a feint. Jergon's leg came out lightning fast in a straight kick to the gut. (15 dodge, 18 to hit, 2d4 damage =3+1+4 PS bonus =8 damage). Joseph goes sprawling onto the ground with the wind knocked out of him. "Ha-haha! Alright half breed. You've got balls that's for sure." The big man walked over to the squire offering him a hand up. "Truce?"Aye... Cough.... Alright..... I'm much better at sword play anyhows..... lucky for you..... it was plain brawl.. He chuckles and grins and gets up.. and don't ever call me "half-breed, please I have a name.... Joseph Quest.... Lets go in and get an ale...... A truce it is. |
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Post by Game Master on Dec 23, 2009 2:20:11 GMT -5
An hour later over ale, Joseph and Tiberius had come to learn that Jergon wasn't really a bad fellow after all. A mercenary by trade the Southerner had come North to Garrotten looking for work. He'd been down on his luck and unable to get a contract with anyone. He could have signed up to fight the Ogres who were invading Timiro through the passes, but Jergon spoke of the war being against his code of Honor for he was against slavery of any kind and knew deep down that it was the Kingdoms fault the Ogres and green skins were retaliating. Tiberius found the man puzzling. He spoke of honor and indeed had shown it in his duel with the squire and yet he spouted racial slurs against Joseph as well as the Ogres and Goblins or 'Greenskins' while claiming they had the right to be free. What ever his faults may be however both agreed that the giant Mercenary would be an asset on their upcoming job. As a Retainer he would receive a full share of any spoils though he would get last pick.
Many more ales and food later the job was described in detail. Tiberius had agreed to help protect a river boat Captain on her journey up the Old Kingdom River. The way West was dangerous, especially once a boat crossed into the Old Kingdom proper. A human settlement had been established further north up one of the main river's off shoots. The way was narrow in parts and the Captain feared pirates or even raiders by land. She was transporting supplies as well as an ornate chest that contained something precious to the settlements founder. Captain Yulissa agreed to bring the adventurers back to Garrotten when the job was completed if they wished. She gave Tiberius permission to hire any underlings he thought would be needed. There had been many other adventure types bidding on the contract, but Tiberius secured it for the fact that Yulissa was also a Sea Elf. They had agreed to a 1,000 Timiro Gold Crowns a head plus meals for the journey. The group could also keep any bounty or spoils from any adversaries they encountered along the way.
Now the three just had to look around and see if any of the available hands at the Hiring Hall seemed worth taking along.
(OOC: check out retainers and henchman for NPC's for hire. It's not mandatory, but you may hire two more people if you wish from the lists)
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Post by falcon79 on Dec 23, 2009 19:05:04 GMT -5
An hour later over ale, Joseph and Tiberius had come to learn that Jergon wasn't really a bad fellow after all. A mercenary by trade the Southerner had come North to Garrotten looking for work. He'd been down on his luck and unable to get a contract with anyone. He could have signed up to fight the Ogres who were invading Timiro through the passes, but Jergon spoke of the war being against his code of Honor for he was against slavery of any kind and knew deep down that it was the Kingdoms fault the Ogres and green skins were retaliating. Tiberius found the man puzzling. He spoke of honor and indeed had shown it in his duel with the squire and yet he spouted racial slurs against Joseph as well as the Ogres and Goblins or 'Greenskins' while claiming they had the right to be free. What ever his faults may be however both agreed that the giant Mercenary would be an asset on their upcoming job. As a Retainer he would receive a full share of any spoils though he would get last pick. Many more ales and food later the job was described in detail. Tiberius had agreed to help protect a river boat Captain on her journey up the Old Kingdom River. The way West was dangerous, especially once a boat crossed into the Old Kingdom proper. A human settlement had been established further north up one of the main river's off shoots. The way was narrow in parts and the Captain feared pirates or even raiders by land. She was transporting supplies as well as an ornate chest that contained something precious to the settlements founder. Captain Yulissa agreed to bring the adventurers back to Garrotten when the job was completed if they wished. She gave Tiberius permission to hire any underlings he thought would be needed. There had been many other adventure types bidding on the contract, but Tiberius secured it for the fact that Yulissa was also a Sea Elf. They had agreed to a 1,000 Timiro Gold Crowns a head plus meals for the journey. The group could also keep any bounty or spoils from any adversaries they encountered along the way. Now the three just had to look around and see if any of the available hands at the Hiring Hall seemed worth taking along. WILL: Will decided to check out the available hires in the hall and found two likely hires a suprisingly personable, if simple, Gulley Dwarf with 'Ruin Raiding Skills" and a very comely wood elf with exotic tatoos that accentuated her beauty, tiberius insisted hiring on... though she had many usefull skills and abilities he knew his freind Tibbs, was well, a bit smitten with her, so he hired her on with a shrug, not that he blamed him. "I myself wouldn't of been above enjoying a night or two of pleasure with her, but I'm looking for more in life the a series quick rolls in the loft, and she isn't right for me for a long term relationship..she may be a very good thing for tibbs though..." Joseph Thought to himself. Turning to other thoughts he asked Sull a couple of questions.... "You a good Burgular and Ruin Raider and are you familiar with the old kingdom area well?" On the way to the Riverboat, while Joseph lead his horse to board it, he interviewed them on their skills and abilities trying to put the new hires at ease and relied later on Jergon to see what he thought of the veracity their claims ok experience and reliability later Tiberius: Tiberius helped Anna with her things if she would allow it going so far to carry it for her on his stong back if she desired. He walked next to Anna and blushed when she gazed at him and he Spoke in Elven to Anna. .... "What is your tribe like at home up north Anna? I'm wondering why you are so far south? Are you on a "Vision Quest" of some kind mylady?..." Tibbs asked and smiled warmly, trying not to sound prying, he was just interested in her, and her life and travels..... |
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Post by Game Master on Dec 31, 2009 3:31:15 GMT -5
Sull looked up at Joseph (Will???) nodding his head vigorously up and down. "No, not at all. Sull knows Old Kingdom bad place. Overrun with Ogres, Trolls, Greenskins and Giants. Sull have maps. Many maps. None of Old Kingdom though. Sull make maps as Sull goes." The dwarf grinned idiotically.
Meanwhile Anna smiled warmly back at Tibbs. "Your Elven is very good Master Tiberius. You flatter me with it's usage. My home is a wonderful place indeed. I miss my tribe dearly some times. We do not call it a vision quest though it is a journey of enlightenment I am on. I am to roam the world looking for knowledge that would benefit my tribes growth. This trip to the Old Kingdom should be enlightening don't you think? The very birth place of my ancestors." Anna's voice was soft and almost musical. It only added to her beauty.
The small group soon found themselves at the docks. Few boats were tied up today and it didn't take long to find Captain Yulissa's boat 'The Roaming Seahorse'. It wasn't much to look at as far as ships went though truth be told none of the party knew a lot about ships in general. The SeaHorse was old to be sure. She was 24' long, 10' wide with a long rudder protruding out the back and a single Masted sail in the center of the deck. The boat was low in the front, barely cresting a few feet above the water while the rear of the ship swept upward sharply giving the overall impression of a rectangular banana floating on the river. A half dozen crew could be seen wandering the deck making to set sail up river. Joseph noticed a female elf with seafoam hair waving at them. "That would be Captain Yulissa." Tibbs informed everyone.
"Ahoy!" The elven Maiden called. "Welcome to The Roaming Seahorse. Please come aboard." she seemed in quite good spirits.
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Post by falcon79 on Jan 13, 2010 22:22:11 GMT -5
Sull looked up at Joseph (Will???) nodding his head vigorously up and down. "No, not at all. Sull knows Old Kingdom bad place. Overrun with Ogres, Trolls, Greenskins and Giants. Sull have maps. Many maps. None of Old Kingdom though. Sull make maps as Sull goes." The dwarf grinned idiotically. Joe chuckles audibly..... Wouldn't be the first time i've been to a bad spot. Thank you Anna.... Ummm, uh do you have a mate at home? He looked embarased by asking her, but felt he ought get it out of the way and find out if he had a chance with her or not. Joseph looked up at Yulissa and was in love, at once and, very irrevocably, with her... He couldn't put his fingure on it or understand why but she was perfect to his eyes in every way.... He spoke in elven to Yullissa... roll charm/Inpress for me. Uh um... err... you are beu.... err... Hello m'lady, we are to assisst and protect you on your journey madam. He regained his composure some and curtly bowed. |
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Post by Game Master on Jan 14, 2010 0:41:13 GMT -5
Anna blushed and laughed lightly. "My you are a forward one." she said playfully. Tilting her head to the left she seemed to consider his question for a moment. When she responded she spoke just above a whisper. "No. no I do not." A smile still upon her face.
Joseph received a laugh as well though one filled with mirth and amusement.
"Well thank you for your services my young Lord." bowing in return.
While boarding the boat Joseph handed his steed to a fellow who took him below deck. The squire was assured the crewman had taken care of animals in the past. Once aboard he was able to study the jewel of a Captain more...thouroghly. She was dressed...well mannish to be sure with simple white shirt that billowed at the sleeves, but fit rather snuggly over her bosom, showing a hint of cleavage that would be considered scandalous back at court. She wore practical cotton britches cinched at her lovely midsection by a pair of belts. One was made from some unfamiliar lizard hide of green. The second was a high quality, yet practical sword belt complete with cutlass. The Sea Elf's sturdy leather boots were at odds with each other. The left was thigh high, hugging her lanky leg while the right was rather shorter reaching only mid-calf. The lower boot held a knife.
Jergon was by far the tallest person on the river boat. He began introducing himself to the crew asking how he could help get under way. A few of the crew were glad for the offer and began showing him the ropes both figuratively and literally so they could cast off. Sull on the other hand looked a bit nervous once he boarded the small vessel. Standing as close to the center mast as he could without getting in the way the dwarf spoke out to no one in particular. "Sull think raft bigger. Sull no like small raft. Sull no swim, sink like stone in well. Sull hope crew not bad. Sull hate sink."
Joseph observed Yulissa seemed to notice the dwarf. She walked over and bent down on one knee to speak to him eye to eye. "Yulissa good Captain. Her crew very good. Sull no sink. Sull will float on river in best raft ever. What say Sull to that?"
Sull digested Yulissa's words and replied calmly. "Sull stay on raft." with that he puffed up his chest and wandered over to help Jergon.
Yulissa stood and walked back over to Joseph smiling.
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), Damage 3 S.D.C.
oookay....) Damage 1 S.D.C.