The Wonderful exploits of Fillangus Doddlehop&co IC [Archive]

drack

2013-06-15, 10:53 PM

OOC: http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=15440854#post15440854
OOC2: http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294172
OOC2.5: http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?330012-Re-The-Wonderful-exploits-of-Fillangus-Doddlehop-amp-co-OOC-II-5
OOC3: http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?344397-The-Wonderful-exploits-of-Fillangus-Doddlehop-amp-co-OOC-III

It had been a whole half week, and still nothing. Village after village, town after town, and not a single fight to be had. This adventure was becoming quite dull. Today you finally left the main roads onto a small mountain path overgrown with forestry. Some of you were likely glad for the peace and quiet, but those sentiments quickly faded as your collective backs began to ache from dragging overgrowth off the trail so that the mule wouldn't twist a leg in some unseen fissure. Night was descending, and with no town nearby Fillangus Doddlehop thinks it best to set up camp.

"Now, I don't know much of fighting, but I do know my mules are beat. Should it be safe to just pull the carts off over here and throw up a few tents?"

The narrow road winds through the hills with trees pressing in on all sides, and a rather steep decent to the left of the trail with a slight rise to the right.

Archmage1

2013-06-15, 11:17 PM

The tall young man in the fancy armor, who had been sweating the entire time, but had refused to remove the heavy, sweltering armor, despite the peacefulness of the journey thus far, stops moving, and looks around, obviously examining the surroundings.
Seeing nothing amiss, Simon shrugs, his armor clanking as his shoulders move.

"Seems safe enough to me. However, I will check before we move the wagons."

Simon starts walking towards the small rise on the right, clearly looking around for any threats.

Felhammer

2013-06-16, 12:04 AM

TARAKA

The hideous half-orc maiden is a sight to behold. She has putrid olive skin; sharp - but diminutive - fangs; a decided under-bite; large black eyes; greasy, unkempt black hair; and thick, meaty fingers, each of which ends with an elongated nail that has been filed to a point.

The maiden has been belching grunts and stomping her feet all day. She does not adore the heat, nor does she relish working with so many humans. She has to remind herself constantly that these humans are not the evil Knights that slew her kin. Fillangus Doddlehop had repeatedly told Taraka that those men were not Knights but vile Bandits. Taraka was weary of his explanation, it seemed too convenient to be true. However, Fillangus was a nice man who gave her lonesome life purpose, which was far more than she had every dreamed possible.

The half-orc watches with curiosity as the sweaty human leaves the group and heads off towards the hills. She followed this man, for she did not believe him capable of dealing with a bug, let alone Knights or monsters.

"TARAKA THE BUTIFUL," she places an undue amount of emphasis on the last word, "Follo punee man. Stag Smasher kill anythin' his metal armor not save him frum."

Lexin

2013-06-16, 04:58 AM

Faelyn Aldaar

"Wait here for a moment, we will look around and see if there is a better place, or if there is anything dangerous here." he says to the merchant in a quiet voice and walks to look around the place, but trying to stay near, so he could call for help just in case.

Spot/ Listen to find danger [roll0] / [roll1]

Finding fresh tracks around the place...
Probably Survival [roll2] (if Search works +4 to the roll, if Spot +6)

Looking for a safer place around
Survival [roll3]

FyreByrd

2013-06-16, 08:10 AM

Casimir

"Ah yes, the wilderness camp!" Casimir exclaims, his dry tone, giving lie to fact that he was not as enthusiastic as his words proclaimed. He glances around, and sees the surrounding forests pressing in, and the descent to the left, then calls after those that are exploring, "Remember a better place means somewhere with cobbles, an Inn, and beds." He shrugs, and glances at the mule, which in turn looks at him with a surprising amount of pity in the animals eyes, "Oh and some real hay for the mule!"

Grumbling a little under his breath, he vaguely pats the mule, and glances around, to see if there's anything to be seen.

These should be hilariously low!

Checking for anything even vaguely interesting or out of place.
Spot: [roll0]
Listen: [roll1]

ben-zayb

2013-06-16, 08:39 AM

Hanmaru Ryuuhei - Level 1 - Human Warblade
Male Chaotic Good
Init +7, HP 14/14, Speed 30 ft
AC 15, Touch 13, Flat-footed 12, Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -3, Base Attack Bonus +1
Bastard Sword +4 (1d10+4, 19-20/x2)
Short Sword +4 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (Arrows (100)) +4 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 4, Cha 8
Condition None
Balance +7, Jump +7, Tumble +7, Concentration +6
Maneuvers and Stances Steel Wind, Steely Strike, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Punishing Stance1
A small human boy was mumbling barely audible words as he steadily treaded along with the group. After a couple of hours of an uneventful trip, the boy Ryuuhei easily got bored and fell asleep as he walks.
Ehh...Veridia-kun, I can't believe it... ehh, shouldn't you... ehh...huh... HUH? What?!

The sudden change of pace caused Ryuuhei to bump against the person in front of him, his muscle memory instantly reacting to wake him up. It was really a terrible timing, just as he was about to finally reach his dream.

Apparently, his merchant employer already called it a day, and they will be camping by the hill. Not to be outdone by the other folks, he went along and inspected the area despite being so unskilled in such tasks.
Nothing to do here. He was making a check to find out something potentially dangerous. It'll fail most likely, but he'll try anyway.
Spot:[roll0]; Listen:[roll1]

drack

2013-06-16, 08:59 AM

Assuming the rest of you guard the merchant, and rolling up quick survival for the rest of you that are looking.
Taraka the Beautiful and Simon discover some tracks that look to belong to a stag. If anyone has track you can follow them. In either case clearing underbrush until there's room to take the carts off the road, let alone to clear odd patches in which to erect tents. With another two to three hours you could clear enough of the thick bushes to clear a circle around the site, or just take -3 to spot potential threats. Feel free to set up any details like night watch. Lets split it into three shifts. Pick a shift and roll a spot and listen.

Meanwhile Fillangus Doddlehop takes a bedroll from his cart, and spreads a winter blanket over the top in case it were to rain on his goods. He rolls the bedroll out under the cart, and starts a small fire with some of the brush you already hacked down, in order to start heating some gruel that smells dishearteningly flat. As it cooks he pulls out a small journal, in which he begins to write pausing to think twice as long as he writes. When the gruel is done he offers it around, and if nothing else at least it's hot. He also offers a water-skin as there aren't any creeks nearby.

At dark he'll climb into his bedroll and sleep.

Lexin

2013-06-16, 09:28 AM

Faelyn comes back disappointed that he didn't find anything. He helps with clearing the space for rest and insists that they clear out a circle so they could see incoming enemies.

He takes 2nd and 3rd shift, thinking that he would rest better when it's still dark.

Spot [roll0]
Listen [roll1]

And another set, in case each shift needs separate rolls.
Spot [roll2]
Listen [roll3]

Archmage1

2013-06-16, 10:10 AM

Simon, sees the tracks, although he has no skill in hunting, and no skill in tracking, leading him to swiftly ignore them as unimportant.

As he has made the decision to protect the caravan, he resolutely starts clearing the brush, trying to enhance the protection. As the others set up their tents, and their beds, and eat the gruel, Simon slowly eats the gruel, and then, once everyone else is alertish, he sets up his bedroll under the stars, having no tent. He also feeds his mule on some of the underbrush.

Once everyone starts climbing into bed, Simon simply takes a seat, his morningstar on his legs before him, watching into the night(1st shift)
[roll0] spot
[roll1] listen

casualcryptic

2013-06-16, 12:12 PM

Josie wasnt particUlarly helpful in any regard. He appeared to be little more than a boy himself, although something about the way he smiled and caried himself made his actual age uncertain. "I'll watch the cart," he said lazily though he was actually leaning against said cart.

Felhammer

2013-06-16, 12:57 PM

TARAKA

Taraka helps clear the coppice, taking massive handfuls of underbrush at a time. She scoffs at the so-called males who tire while performing such menial labor. The maiden scarfs down her gruel, letting out a raunchy-smelling belch, which is the Orcish way of signifying satisfaction.

Archmage1

2013-06-16, 12:58 PM

When it comes to choosing where to set up his tent, and where to stand watch, Simon ensures that he is upwind of Taraka.

FyreByrd

2013-06-16, 04:32 PM

Casimir

Casimir potters round the camp a little, helping clear away any of the scrub that he can, when it comes to the watch, he declares, with a becoming hint of self-deprecation, "I need my full nightly rest, to fuel my mighty magic prowress, therefore I believe others would be better suited to keep watch," he appears to think for a moment, then continues, "In addition, I probably wouldn't see something until it hit me anyways." He unrolls his bedroll, trying to locate himself, close enough to the cart that he could take cover easily in case of attack, and settles down for the night.

BelGareth

2013-06-16, 05:14 PM

Santiago curls his lip at the idea of more hard labor, this was definitely not what he had hoped, his only thought, was that strength came from numbers. Perhaps that was why they had not seen anything so far.

Although he wandered if these numbers was what the saying was referring to. There were some truly amazing people in the group.

Sighing he stayed behind to guard the wagon as the others checked the clearing.

Once it looked ok, he helped clear the brush out and set out his own sleeping place waiting to be awoken for watch, to take his turn guarding and patrolling the perimeter.

[roll0]
[roll1]

Active aura: Sense [+1 to spot, listen, & initiative] to all within 30ft.

TheThan

2013-06-16, 05:25 PM

Robert "Bob" MacBane
AC: 16, HP 10 Fort +2, reflex +0 will -1
Attacks: +4 long sword, +1 longbow

Robert got stuck on first watch again. The same watch he’s been stuck on since he signed up with this outfit. But at least he was noticed, that was better than most of the time. He seemed always stuck in the back, bringing up the rear of the convoy, dodging around horse droppings and covered in dust.

But such seems to be Robert’s (or “Bob” as everyone seems to call him once they bother to learn his name) lot in life. There just didn’t seem to be anything special about him, he wasn’t particularly, hansom or ugly nor was he particularly short or tall, in fact, he has no distinguishing features what so ever. He was of average size and weight with brown hair and eyes. In other words, completely forgettable, unlike some of the others in the caravan, like Taraka “the beautiful”, while not exactly beautiful, she was at least unforgettable.

When offered the meal, he takes it and the skin of water, takes a sip and washes the dust out of his mouth before taking a longer draw on it. He gives his thanks, but that goes unanswered. So, after eating his meal, which was as bland as he seems to be, he takes up his position on a convenient stump just out of the firelight and pulls a sunrod out of his pack, balancing it on his knee and waits or nightfall.

ben-zayb

2013-06-16, 05:36 PM

Hanmaru Ryuuhei - Level 1 - Human Warblade
Male Chaotic Good
Init +7, HP 14/14, Speed 30 ft
AC 15, Touch 13, Flat-footed 12, Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -3, Base Attack Bonus +1
Bastard Sword +4 (1d10+4, 19-20/x2)
Short Sword +4 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (Arrows (100)) +4 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 4, Cha 8
Condition None
Balance +7, Jump +7, Tumble +7, Concentration +6
Maneuvers and Stances Steel Wind, Steely Strike, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Punishing Stance1
At times like these, Ryuuhei thought it was a bad choice not bringing his uncle's sickle along. Clearing the bush would be far less complicated with the right tools for the job. Still, with a handful of old folks helping him, Ryuuhei managed to finish the task. He made a mental note to purchase a small cheap sickle once they came upon a town.

As the others were eating, Ryuuhei spent a few minutes practicing his swordsmanship a relatively safe distance away. After that, he sets up his bedroll and blanket, to get a comfortable place to sit and sup.

Actually, he doesn't eat a lot in trips like this, as the trail rations aren't exactly spectacularly tasty in the first place. Nonetheless, he made a few, small bites at his morsel of tough bread, trying to observe and listen to everybody else's conversation and whatnots. It was probably the stark difference between either his age or his culture to theirs, but the stories got boring faster than he could finish his meal, that he fell asleep in no time.

casualcryptic

2013-06-16, 06:04 PM

Josie decides to take on the third watch, reasoning that if something was to happen, it probably would before then. That being said, he doesn't prepare a tent like the others, but when the time comes to sleep, he tosses a bag underneath the cart. If cut-throats show up, he won't be where he's expected.

drack

2013-06-16, 06:47 PM

An hour or two passes before Simon notices something big moving around the other side of the camp. Looking closer it looks like a big black bear is sniffing its way towards the cart.

Archmage1

2013-06-16, 06:52 PM

Simon, seeing the bear, thinks about a way to get it to go elsewhere, but, alas fails. As he clanks around the camp, deliberately making enough noise to wake everyone up(failing the move silently), approaching the cart, he hopes that the noise of the armor will be enough to drive the bear away. If not, perhaps the others will be able to help him to get rid of it.

Move Silently of -4, should be enough to wake everyone up

casualcryptic

2013-06-16, 07:18 PM

Who knows if its enough to wake up everyone, but its at least enough to wake up Josie who is sleeping under the cart next to him. Josie doesnt move much after waking up, but he does open his eyes ever so slightly.

Hide
[roll0]

drack

2013-06-16, 07:22 PM

[roll0]
Seeing your movement the bear turns it's head letting loose a fitful growl warning you to keep your distance.

TheThan

2013-06-16, 07:56 PM

Robert MacBane
AC: 16, HP 10 Fort +2, reflex +0 will -1
Attacks: +4 long sword, +1 longbow
Perception: spot & listen -1, search +0

Bob hears an unpleasant sounding growl and immediately dismisses it as their half orc companion’s snores.

As he turns to maybe try to hush the half orc, he notices the large black bear staring one of the others in the face. Why does all the crap have to happen on his watch?

Bob, grabs his bow from his pack, and stands, knocking an arrow as he does so; ready to loose and arrow at the beast if necessary.

Listen: 4 (see OOC thread)
Spot: 16 (see OOC)

Archmage1

2013-06-16, 07:57 PM

Simon stands his ground, between the wagon and the bear, his weapon ready.

drack

2013-06-16, 08:24 PM

The bear growls at the obstacle to its approach, padding off as if to circle about the unpleasant man with the long pointy man-claw.

Archmage1

2013-06-16, 08:39 PM

morningstar, not longsword. One is martial, one is simple.

Simon continues to move to keep himself between the bear, and the wagon, hoping that it does not try going through the camp, and wondering when his clanking would awaken the others.

drack

2013-06-16, 08:56 PM

The Bear smells the air gaining both courage and motivation, standing on it's rear legs until it towers above you, roaring for your submission.

Guess I'll give everyone a chance to rouse and roll initiative.

Bear: [roll0]

Archmage1

2013-06-16, 08:58 PM

Init

[roll0]
It would make things faster if you rolled init for all players at the start of combat.

drack

2013-06-16, 09:04 PM

True.
Bob: [roll0]
Faelyn: [roll1]
Josie: [roll2]
Santiago: [roll3]
Hanmaru: [roll4]
Casimir: [roll5]
Klia: [roll6]
Taraka : [roll7]

casualcryptic

2013-06-16, 09:20 PM

Josie slowly unclips his crossbow from his pack and readies it on the bear, waiting casually to see which way things go.

ben-zayb

2013-06-16, 09:24 PM

BelGareth

2013-06-16, 10:34 PM

Santiago is sleeping as the bear starts to growl....

[roll0]

And he stays asleep not hearing anything loud enough to wake him.

TheThan

2013-06-16, 11:55 PM

Robert MacBane
AC: 16, HP 10 Fort +2, reflex +0 will -1
Attacks: +4 long sword, +1 longbow
Perception: spot & listen -1, search +0

“Hey! Everyone wake up! We’ve got an intruder!” Bob Yells as he draws the string back on his bow.
He lets the arrow fly, firing it across the encampment at the bear.

Longbow
[roll0]
Damage
[roll1]

BelGareth

2013-06-17, 01:06 AM

Santiago was dreaming about a particularly beautiful woman when she started yelling at him, confused he looked at her again, she was still yelling, something about a bear....

He opened his eyes to Bob screaming at them to get up.

Damn! what now? he thought to himself.

Getting up, he was armorless, having taken his armor off to bed down, he grabbed his sword and shield ready for the stupid bear that had stumbled into the wrong camp.

get up and grab sword and shield.
Activate Energy Shield aura [ successful melee attackers take 2 cold]

ben-zayb

2013-06-17, 01:48 AM

Hanmaru Ryuuhei - Level 1 - Human Warblade
Male Chaotic Good
Init +7, HP 14/14, Speed 30 ft
AC 15, Touch 13, Flat-footed 12, Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -3, Base Attack Bonus +1
Bastard Sword +4 (1d10+4, 19-20/x2)
Short Sword +4 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (Arrows (100)) +4 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 4, Cha 8
Condition None
Balance +7, Jump +7, Tumble +7, Concentration +6
Maneuvers and Stances Steel Wind, Steely Strike, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Punishing Stance1

Ryuuhei had been waiting for this very moment, the consummation of his affections for the lady he sought for so long. She leaned closer and whispered something. The sound seemed so distant, yet perfectly accentuated. We've got an intruder...

It's an intrusion alright, he thought to himself. But his world started falling apart, her last words echoing over and over again. He suddenly found himself lying on the blanket, with his armaments by his side. No sooner than that, he saw the commotion caused by the appearance of a large bear.

He readies himself, hurriedly taking hold of the katana near him and standing up in an awkwardly vulnerable stance.
Move: pick-up/draw weapon (Bastard Sword)
Standard: stand-up from prone
Swift: initiate Punishing Stance

Felhammer

2013-06-17, 02:24 AM

TARAKA

The Half-Orc maiden is sound asleep, snoring loudly.

Listen: [roll0]

FyreByrd

2013-06-17, 03:16 AM

Casimir shakes sleep from his eyes as he starts hearing shouting, and strange animal noises. His eyes open to see, not 20 feet away a large bear. The sight wakes him up fast, and he gets to his feet, and begins edging away from the beast.

Standard: stand from prone.
Move: from AA13 - AE11 UNLESS the bear is in position to take an attack of opportunity, if so he move as far away from the bear as he can without provoking. (I'll NOT update the map until the round is resolved)

Lexin

2013-06-17, 04:36 AM

Faelyn breaks his trance a little irritated.
"Really? I take 4 hours of rest and you let a bear sneak up on you?!" he shouts angrily and prepares to fight off the animal.

If I need to roll listen to 'wake up':
Listen [roll0] (-10 if the penalty applies to Elf trance as well)

Can I do anything else than standing up and preparing to fight? Or is it a whole action for me?

In case I can use standard action:

Prepared action, Smack the bear if it comes close enough!

Slam attack [roll1]
Damage [roll2] + [roll3] acid
free trip attempt [roll4]

drack

2013-06-17, 07:32 AM

Whoops, bear is medium.
The bear is slightly startled by the sounds of the whole man-pack rising, but as an arrow harmlessly nips its side, it advances, dropping a heavy claw on the man who first held a man-fang between it and the cart,missing him.
[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

Meanwhile Fillangus Doddlehop notices the racket, and angrily pounds his fist against the cart for emphasis. "Are you trying to bankrupt me? I offer you ten coppers, no more! Better I should..."

Archmage1

2013-06-17, 07:40 AM

As the bear swings awkwardly, apparently distracted by a passing fly, Simon swings back, trying to demonstrate why the bear should find something else to do.

[roll0] atta
[roll1] dam

Archmage1

2013-06-17, 07:41 AM

Crit confirm
[roll0]
bonus damage
[roll1]

casualcryptic

2013-06-17, 08:54 AM

Josie will wait till the man in front of him moves so he can line up a shot, but its still a bad position to be in, because he has to make sure to avoid hitting the melee combatant. Still, if he can just make a shot, it's bound to deal some damage.

Attack
[roll0]
Damage
[roll1]
Sneak Attack
[roll2]

Lexin

2013-06-17, 09:42 AM

Faelyn takes a step towards the enemy and attacks with his fists.

5 ft step and:

2x Slam attack

Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1] + [roll2] acid
Trip [roll3]

Attack [roll4]
Damage [roll5] + [roll6] acid
Trip [roll7]

Edit: ... great...

Felhammer

2013-06-17, 02:12 PM

TARAKA

The Orc maiden rouses from her slumber. She looks around and sees a big black bear. She howls into the night as she quickly climbs to her feet and grasps her might Stag Smaser.

freyathefairy

2013-06-17, 02:21 PM

As the sound of battle echos all around Klia peeps at it then rolls over as she decides to ignore it as things a seem to be going fine.

ben-zayb

2013-06-17, 09:02 PM

Hanmaru Ryuuhei - Level 1 - Human Warblade
Male Chaotic Good
Init +7, HP 14/14, Speed 30 ft
AC 1511, Touch 13, Flat-footed 12, Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -3, Base Attack Bonus +1
Bastard Sword +4 (1d10+4+1d6, 19-20/x2)
Short Sword +4 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (Arrows (100)) +4 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +3 Dex, -2 stance, -2 charge)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 4, Cha 8
Condition None
Balance +7, Jump +7, Tumble +7, Concentration +6
Maneuvers and Stances Steel Wind, Steely Strike, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Punishing Stance1

Ryuuhei channels his frustration into the beast that caused the disruption of his sleep. He charged wildly shouting in a high-pitched juvenile voice. "RAAAHHH!"
Full-Round: Charge Attack (+2 attack, -2 AC)
Attack:[roll0]; Damage:[roll1]+[roll2]

EDIT: missed :smallsigh:

FyreByrd

2013-06-18, 03:46 AM

Casimir

Now that he's retreated to a safe distance, Casimir assesses the situation with his powerful analytical mind, and realises that it's too dangerous to take a shot, with either spell or crossbow at the beast with his allies in the way, so instead he shifts position once more, then casts a protective spell on himself.

Move from AE10 to X10 (map is updated)

Cast Shield on myself, +4 shield bonus to AC.

BelGareth

2013-06-18, 10:27 AM

Standing ready with sword and shield, Santiago watches as the others try to strike the bear down, to no avail. He wasn't about to go wading in with a bear armor less. And head neither the time or inclination to do so.

He could however, support them from here.

Hmmm, maybe I should get a crossbow he thought to himself as he allowed his draconic powers flow through him and around his allies, whips of cold energy flowed like the falling snow in the wind and the icy mantle of the silver dragon encompassed all within 30ft of him.

At least he could help out if the bear hit them.

Same aura, move to stay away from bear, between the bear and others if possible, while getting as many people with his aura os possible.
Bear takes 2 cold damage for every successful melee hit he delivers.

TheThan

2013-06-20, 03:40 PM

Robert MacBane
AC: 16, HP 10 Fort +2, reflex +0 will -1
Attacks: +4 long sword, +1 longbow
Perception: spot & listen -1, search +0

Not wishing to risk hitting his allies with his bow; Bob Drops his bow, and picks up his sword and shield. He then stalks across the encampment towards the bear.

Quick draw my sword and use a move action to pick up my shield (can you quick draw a shield anyway?).
Double move action to begin stepping across the camp towards the bear.

drack

2013-06-20, 04:03 PM

The bear is slightly startled by the sounds of the whole man-pack rising, but as an arrow harmlessly nips its side, it advances, dropping a heavy claw on the man who first held a man-fang between it and the cart,missing him.

Meanwhile Fillangus Doddlehop notices the racket, and angrily pounds his fist against the cart for emphasis. "Are you trying to bankrupt me? I offer you ten coppers, no more! Better I should..."

As the sound of battle echos all around Klia peeps at it then rolls over as she decides to ignore it as things a seem to be going fine.

Not wishing to risk hitting his allies with his bow; Bob Drops his bow, and picks up his sword and shield. He then stalks across the encampment towards the bear.

Ryuuhei channels his frustration into the beast that caused the disruption of his sleep. He charged wildly shouting in a high-pitched juvenile voice. "RAAAHHH!" His attack rebounding harmlessly off the bear's thick pelt.

Now that he's retreated to a safe distance, Casimir assesses the situation with his powerful analytical mind, and realises that it's too dangerous to take a shot, with either spell or crossbow at the beast with his allies in the way, so instead he shifts position once more, then casts a protective spell on himself.

Josie will wait till the man in front of him moves so he can line up a shot, but its still a bad position to be in, because he has to make sure to avoid hitting the melee combatant. Still, if he can just make a shot, it's bound to deal some damage. The bold tears into the bear, catching on its fur, redoubling its rage.

Standing ready with sword and shield, Santiago watches as the others try to strike the bear down, to no avail. He wasn't about to go wading in with a bear armor less. And head neither the time or inclination to do so.
He could however, support them from here.
Hmmm, maybe I should get a crossbow he thought to himself as he allowed his draconic powers flow through him and around his allies, whips of cold energy flowed like the falling snow in the wind and the icy mantle of the silver dragon encompassed all within 30ft of him.
At least he could help out if the bear hit them.

The Orc maiden rouses from her slumber. She looks around and sees a big black bear. She howls into the night as she quickly climbs to her feet and grasps her might Stag Smaser.

Faelyn takes a step towards the enemy and attacks with his fists, missing with the first swing an making contact with hard unyielding muscle with the latter.

As the bear swings awkwardly, apparently distracted by a passing fly, Simon swings back, trying to demonstrate why the bear should find something else to do.

Enraged by all little humans bating on it's hide, the bear begins attacking everyone within reach. Biting at Hanmaru as a heavy claw swings towards Faelin. The second claw swings down at the man that hurt him.

Bite: [roll0] for [roll1] damage
Claw on Faelin: [roll2] for [roll3] damage
Claw on Simon: [roll4] for [roll5] damage

freyathefairy

2013-06-21, 02:43 PM

The noise is finally got to Klia.

Get out the way she calls readying a spell.

Readying Ray of Frost. When she can cast it with out harming her companions if she can now she will.
Rolling
Ranged Attack: [roll0] whoop a crit
Damage: [roll1]

ben-zayb

2013-06-21, 08:31 PM

Hanmaru Ryuuhei - Level 1 - Human Warblade
Male Chaotic Good
Init +7, HP 8/14, Speed 30 ft
AC 1513, Touch 13, Flat-footed 12, Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -3, Base Attack Bonus +1
Bastard Sword +4 (1d10+4+1d6, 19-20/x2)
Short Sword +4 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (Arrows (100)) +4 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +3 Dex, -2 stance)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 4, Cha 8
Condition None
Balance +7, Jump +7, Tumble +7, Concentration +6
Maneuvers and Stances Steel Wind, Steely Strike, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Punishing Stance1

After miserably failing to hit, being bitten by the bear further infuriates Ryuuhei. However, he collects and steels himself, lunging forward and practically driving his katana full force at the beast. He then reverses his footing as well as his approach, and attempts to safely tumble out of the bear's reach.

Standard: initiating Steely Strike (for one round, attack vs the bear, and other opponents who attack him, if any, get +4 bonus)
Attack:[roll0]; Damage:[roll1]+[roll2]
Move: Tumble (DC 15 to prevent AoO): [roll3]

drack

2013-06-22, 06:53 AM

The Katana cuts cleanly through the bear's stomach, causing it to fall limp to the ground. If undisturbed it'll bleed out over the next two rounds, and perhaps more importantly the notion occurs to you that bears are made of meat, and not bland gruel!

FyreByrd

2013-06-22, 07:16 AM

Casimir
ooc:

Apologies to all in advance :smallredface: this is inspired by the set of posts from here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15444022&postcount=18) onwards, I believe this may turn into an idiosyncracy of Casimir's character if I'm not careful !

As Casimir sees the bear fall to the ground, the adrenaline that's been rushing through his system the last minute or two expels itself as he does an aggressive fist pump shouting "YEAH!" as he does so.

Then his gaze drops, those closest to him would notice that his eyes glaze over a little, almost unfocusing, actually unaware of that which is around him, and what he's doing. His hands fall to his sides, and then slowly, slowly he looks up. His hands move up to his neck, and undo the catch there, seconds later his clothes are on the floor, and he stands in the cool night air naked. Then still totally unaware of what else is going on around him, he begins to dance.

First his hips begin to sway, and then his feet move in intricate patterns around each other, creating a sine wave of his body. His arms flick from side to side, helping to balance the increasingly staccato gyrations of his body. Although starting off dancing on the spot, he soon begins to move around the clearing, twirling, and jumping off tree roots, although he is careful to avoid the bears, bleeding carcass. At one point it appears he's about to do the splits, but seems to think better of it. Then with one final twirl, he spreads his arms wide in a position of victorious celebration.

It's only a second to two later that he shakes his head, his eyes regain their focus, and he begins to realise what has happened in the last 30 seconds. His eyes go wide in shock and embarresment, and he quickly runs to his clothes, pulling them back on, and totally avoiding everyone's gaze.

ooc:

Perform(naked Dance) [roll0]

also inspired in part by this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1cLOIxsQ8)

EDIT:
Natural 1 on my perform check...could it get any better than that :smallbiggrin:

drack

2013-06-22, 08:15 AM

Wildly flailing about and tripping over root you come to after falling face to face with the bear, awakened by it's last growled moan of agony as it passes on into the next life.

Lexin

2013-06-22, 08:22 AM

"It's a terrifying way to finish off the poor animal..." says Faelyn and looks at the long scratch at his leg, yes his clothes were even more tattered now...
He stops the bleeding and looks around "Anyone here capable of healing? I could use some."

BelGareth

2013-06-22, 10:18 AM

Santiago looks on as the bear is almost cut in to by the intrepid youth, "Well, I'll be!" he declares "Remind me to never annoy you again!" he says half jokingly half serious.

Stowing his sword and shield he concentrates for a second and white silver energy bursts forth from him to cover all those within 30 feet.

"I am no healer, but this will help you recuperate so you feel better, I wish I could give more..."

Fast healing aura gives everyone fast healing 1 up to half HP's

Lexin

2013-06-22, 10:23 AM

Fealyn's wound doesn't change much despite Santiago's magic, but it at least stopped bleeding.
"Thanks." he says simply and nods politely to the man who helped him.

"I will go and get some rest then, tell me when my shift comes up." and he walks to previously prepared spot, sits and closes his eyes falling into elven trance.

casualcryptic

2013-06-22, 10:47 AM

Josie rolls out from beneath the carriage and brushes himself off. "Thrilling fight I'm sure we all agree," he says amusedly, although as far as anyone can tell he wasn't really involved in any of the fighting. "The question remains as to what to do about that one?" he sticks out a thumb and gestures over his shoulder to the injured man on the ground.

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 11:20 AM

As the bear falls, Simon smiles, thinking to himself
At least it should be better than that gruel that the merchant thinks is food.

On the subject of naked dancing.
As Casimir begins to dance naked, Simon looks on in amazement for a moment, before calmly walking back to the cart, clanking the whole way, and leaning up against it. If you could see his eyes, the horror in them would terrify you.

"That... That was not needed, and was outright scary. I never want to see that again."
As Faelyn mentions the need for healing, Simon nods as well.
"I too could use some healing. While it is just a scratch, it is a rather long and deep one."
As Santiago's magic flows over him, Simon nods to him in thanks as his wound slowly clots, and stops messing up his armor.

As Simon begins heading to his tent, to injured to guard the camp effectively, Josie asks his question, And Simon looks back.
"If anyone has the skills, the bear pelt is probably worth a bit, and the meat would make an excellent breakfast. As for the naked mage... I am going to sleep, and hoping to forget it. If I had beer, this would be much simpler."

freyathefairy

2013-06-22, 02:15 PM

If I had beer, this would be much simpler. as Klia hears Simon say this she pipes up with
I have some wine if you'd want a cupshe says trying to attract his attention.

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 03:13 PM

As Kila offers him a cup of wine, Simon looks to the beautiful woman, and smiles.
"Thank you."

Simon Clanks over to her.

freyathefairy

2013-06-22, 03:33 PM

In the evening light Klia smiles as she removes two clay mugs and a bottle of wine. She uncorks it and pours the dark red liquid.

Glancing at Simon from behind her long black locks she asks Do you want some food as well?. It's much better than Fillangus' grule she laughs.

TheThan

2013-06-22, 03:40 PM

Robert Macbane
Bob sheathes his sword and says,
“Well I think I saw some butchering knives in the wagon, maybe we can use them to butcher up this bear here and smoke the meat. It’ll last longer that way.”

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 03:53 PM

"Dear lady, some food that is not reminiscent of dirt would be a wonderful addition to the evening."

Simon wanders over to the wagon, and acquires a pair of chairs and a table from the wagon, glaring at the merchant when he goes to object. He then sets them up, and offers a seat to Kila.

drack

2013-06-22, 03:56 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop, still asleep, does not object, though having only a small wagon, the closest he has to chairs and a table, would be some logs lying around camp. (Talk about unprepared.)

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 03:57 PM

Seeing the lack of chairs, Simon instead retrieves some logs, suitable for sitting upon.

freyathefairy

2013-06-22, 04:55 PM

Oh thank you kind sir Klia giggles. She slips a small dagger from her sleeves and cuts two slices of bread and cheese.Its not much but at least it's not sludge

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 04:58 PM

As Kila giggles, Simon reflects on how annoying that could get, but chooses to ignore it for now, after a bit of a struggle with his inhabiting spirit. No sign of this shows up elsewhere, however.
"No, dear lady, thank you for the wonderful food and wine."
Simon, after ensuring she had her wine and food, raises his mug, and proposes a toast.
"To adventuring. May we survive it!"

Afterwards, he sips at the wine, and is pleasantly surprised at the quality.

freyathefairy

2013-06-22, 05:07 PM

May we survive it echoes Klia before taking a long sip from her mug.
She then turns her attention away from the wine to Simon How did you end up working for a man who thinks mud is edible? she asks cautiously incase she is intruding on a sensitive subject.

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 05:18 PM

As Kila asks her question, Simon shrugs.
"The pay seemed to be decent, and the risk, relatively low. I was also headed in that direction, so it made sense to sign up. You?"
Carefully sipping his wine, Simon continues to pay attention to Klia.

freyathefairy

2013-06-22, 05:28 PM

Downing the last of the mug before responding Klia said To get around, see things, do stuff and to get payed for accompanying Fillangus? Well it seems like I'm getting payed for getting transport.

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 05:30 PM

Matching Klia's pace of drinking, Simon acquires the bottle of wine, and offers to pour her some more.

"Yes, traveling can be quite a lot of fun, especially with such lovely companions."

freyathefairy

2013-06-22, 05:39 PM

Klia smiles gracefully. Ah yes our companions are most agreeable but what is your opinion of our employer?

Archmage1

2013-06-22, 05:40 PM

Simon snorts, conveying his opinion of the merchant most eloquently.
"He is a penny pinching miser. Better food would cost him almost nothing, and yet, he does not. Also, the pay is terrible."

ben-zayb

2013-06-22, 06:31 PM

Ryuuhei felt a deep sense of pride to himself. His path to manhood had been shaping up very nicely thus far. Speaking of, seeing his comrade dancing naked threw him a bit off-guard, but he found it funny and entertaining nonetheless.

However, the realization that his peaceful rest was suddenly interrupted dawned on him again, and irked him. Not only that, but he also found it slightly upsetting that, ironically, only their callous companion Santiago even recognized his prowess in battle. After the smoke cleared, everyone is back minding their own business without so much as a pat to the back for a job well done for the one who felled the bear.

Oh, Ryuuhei! Maybe on another day...

He tried to find comfort in gathering firewood for their feast. Bear grilling isn't exactly on Ryuuhei's bucket list, but it sure is something fun that he doesn't get to do quite often.

FyreByrd

2013-06-23, 08:05 AM

Casimir

Casimir tries very hard to stay unnoticable after his...antics, and very quickly went back to sit, a little way apart from the others, with his back to the cart. It had been his first time in a life or death situation, and he felt he had coped admirably. He had moved fluidly and without fear, and although he hadn't really had a chance to show off his magical prowess, he had been ready to.

His conduct after the fight was a whole different story, and he was incredibly concerned at the way his adrenaline had spiked, and the actions he had taken.

ooc:

I'm ready for the night to continue, whenever necessary!

drack

2013-06-23, 08:24 AM

The following morning you all awake to a horrified shout of "THERE'S A BEAR IN THE CAMP!"
Those on watch

Prior to this outburst you notice Fillangus Doddlehop slowly roll out from under the cart, rub his eyes, and star at the bear corpse for a full half minute before exclaiming hiss discovery.

Lexin

2013-06-23, 09:15 AM

"A dead one though. No worries, after all we bit him more than he us..." Says Faelyn in a tired voice, pointing the remains of 'bear barbecue'.

"Anyway, it seems that everyone is awake now, breakfast?" he asks after a while.

drack

2013-06-23, 09:54 AM

"What... WHAT!?" Fillangus Doddlehop exclaimes, at the sound of your non-nonchalant dismissal. Throughout breakfast he eagerly hounds the lot of you for details, and after clapping both Simon and Ryuuhei firmly on the back, he proceeds with his morning ritual of pulling out a large (~3-5lb) bag of silver, handing everyone an extra piece of silver to everyone on top of the two he normally passes out.

Afterwards, somewhat more mournfully he removes the honeyed beans that had attracted the starving creature, and begins cooking them in a pot for breakfast. "I had been meaning to save them or further north when the nights get longer, once everyone's begun to loose spirit..."

Archmage1

2013-06-23, 10:12 AM

Simon looks at the butchered remains of the creature, already armored, although you could have sworn that he was not wearing it when he went out into the bushes for his business, and then back at Fillangus.

"Would you have room on your wagon for some dried bear meat? It has been drying on the fire overnight, and we might want to cook up some more of it for breakfast, before it goes bad."

drack

2013-06-23, 10:20 AM

"Sure, Sure." The merchant replies merrily, then frowning slightly he adds "Though that pelt won't be worth enough to bother hauling. Maybe in worse time for armor, but these days it'd cost more to get it cleaned up, and tanned then the wait would cost me."

All the same he removes the teeth and claws while leaving the honeyed beans to the rest of you.

Archmage1

2013-06-23, 10:26 AM

Simon acquires a frying pan, and starts cooking some bear steaks, feeling as though he had truly earned this meal.

drack

2013-06-23, 04:32 PM

The rest of the day passes much like the day before. The woods seem to grow thicker around you, and the bustle of the forest slowly dissolves into silence throughout the day. The sun begins to set, and Fillangus Doddlehop begins stubbornly refusing to admit that the village might not be around the next corner. As night dawns he passes out torches, and soon a thick fog falls, readily dimming the glow. As full night takes over he begins excitedly exclaiming "Ah thIs is it, I' know it anywhere. just behind this tree!" or "I recognize that rock, just another bend" "Over this next hill." every five or so minutes, the only sound in the woods that have slowly become quieter and quieter.

Right around the time some of you are considering clubbing the man over the head and finding a nice cozy bush to sleep in, a light appears up ahead. Still a light in the wilderness could mean anything regardless of Fillangus Doddlehop's insistence that they must be there, and of how he had always known it was there. Somehow the quiet of the darkened woods, and the chill in the air carries a sense of forbearance that covers the group.

Lexin

2013-06-24, 07:02 AM

"Let us check it first it might be something different than town..." says Faelyn and looks around. "Is anyone good at silent scouting?"

Archmage1

2013-06-24, 07:12 AM

Simon looks down at his clanking, armored form, and shakes his head.

Lexin

2013-06-24, 01:47 PM

Faelyn rolls his eyes "No, not you." and then turns to Josie Coperfield "How about you, kiddo?"

casualcryptic

2013-06-24, 08:17 PM

Josie grins as his reputation procedes him. He is standing off to the side with his hands in his pockets and his arms so crunched to the side of his chest that he looks even smaller than normal. Still, that dumb smirk plastered across his face despite the task he's being asked to perform. "Whelp, reckon it's time for the runt to earn his keep? Anyone wanna tag along or do I tag alone?"

drack

2013-06-24, 10:27 PM

As you creep into the woods (other people feel free to follow if you'd like), you virtually blend into the landscape becoming indistinguishable from the underbrush.

casualcryptic

As you draw nearer you note a human woman crouching in the tall grasses, looking about as if to pick out any observers. Within the town you notice that the shutters and doors like exceptionally solid, while the grass seems to have grown to the knees of an average man. You do notice an Inn&Tavern at the fir side of town with the words "Prince's Bane" written above the door in elegant script. Within there seems to be the hushed rapture of tails told, though despite the silence of the night the human female doesn't seem to notice you. She herself hunched at the treeline.

casualcryptic

2013-06-24, 10:53 PM

Hesitating at first, considering a few tell-tell signs of mishappenings, Josie nevertheless tries to move a little closer, within reason, and see if he can make out what the hub-bub at the saloon is, if the noise is joyful or anxious.

If it doesn't appear that this can be safely achieved (based on distance from the gates and the seemingly careless guard) or if Josie manages to achieve this, he will double back to the camp.

More rolls, to be used if the DM deems necessary.

Hiding
[roll0]
Move Silently
[roll1]
Sight
[roll2]
Hearing
[roll3]

drack

2013-06-24, 10:59 PM

casualcryptic

As you glide through the woods you remain unnoticed, though the woman vanishes from sight into the tall grass, perhaps you had just been lucky to notice her before, though you still hear her breathing. As the wind change you catch a snatch of the story. "...he to go forth. As such he sent his vast hoard, and while many died he managed to smash the castle of Fenhheights Hill. After..." As the wind stills, the rest is lost.

FyreByrd

2013-06-25, 06:28 AM

Casimir shakes his head vehemently at the idea of sneaking anywhere. "I'll just stay with the rest here." he murmers quietly, rubbing his by now tired eyes a little.

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 09:03 AM

Josie decides to make his way back and reveal what he has seen to the group.

He approaches with his hands raised, less some triggerhappy mercenary mistake him for a small animal. "Gather everyone, I've got a little to tell. And you may want to put out that fire for a bit." You notice that he actually seems a little serious for once. He glances a couple of times over his shoulder when he first arives, as if possibly expecting to be followed.

After everyone is once again awake, or at least the ones who choose to wake up and here what the scout discovered, Josie reveals what he knows: "There is a town up ahead, or something like it at least, but something was a bit off. The doors and windows were built to defend against something, and the grass was overgrown. It's possible that's from a lack of caring, but I suspect they were busy with other things. They had some sort of tavern, and as best as I could tell they were telling warstories inside. Something about taking a castle with an army. Then I saw some sort of scout take off into the night. Something doesn't feel exactly right, but I didn't see anything concretely wrong either."

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 09:06 AM

Simon shrugs, figuring that Fillangus would head in regardless, leaving them little choice but to follow.

"Since I imagine that Fillangus is not going to change his mind, it would seem that we have little choice. We will, however, need to set guards tonight."

drack

2013-06-25, 09:12 AM

"You mean you'd rather set guards then sleep with a nice warm fire and a pint of ale?" Fillangus Doddlehop asks skeptically, knowing full well Simon's distaste for trail rations.

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 09:13 AM

Simon looks to the merchant, his helmet concealing his expression.
"I figure that you will head into town regardless of our advice, and if there is suspicious activity, then setting guards, even in the otherwise peaceful tavern, is needed."

drack

2013-06-25, 09:28 AM

"Vary well." the merchant replies shrugging. "Probably wouldn't hurt in these parts anyways."

drack

2013-06-25, 11:01 AM

(double post for subscribers)
As you progress along the trail, still clearing overgrowth even in the dark of night, you notice a human female in a tree aiming a drawn bow at you.

My handful of d20s says a little under half the group notices DC14 spot check before even adding mods, one of which being Fillangus Doddlehop himself, who exclaims loudly pointing speechless at the potential bandit.

Josie recognizes her as the one he saw before hiding in the grass.

Firing the arrow into the overgrown trail in front of the party the potential bandit notches another one.

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 12:22 PM

Having listened to the conversation between Simon and Fillangus Santiago shrugs, echoing Simons thoughts, but knowing full well it was a waste of time to voice them as nothing would change.

He was ready when the arrow came down before them, but he had not seen the woman who shot it, until someone pointed her out. He crooks his thumb on the hilt of his sword as his left arm holds his shield. This was obviously a decoy, or perhaps a warning, either way, he was looking out to the sides for others.

"Keep alert, could be others in the trees."

Santiago's default aura is:
Sense [+1 to spot, listen, & initiative]

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 12:28 PM

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 12:47 PM

...Ill shot another one to see if they back off...Cassie aims to nick the man who perpared himself [roll0]

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 12:59 PM

drack

2013-06-25, 01:00 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop lets out a small shout of alarm, and dives behind his wagon.

OK, enough free shots. next person thinking of attacking get to roll initiative and wait until everyone else has. :smallsmile:

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 01:08 PM

Santiago flinches as an arrow swooshes by his face.

"WHAT the HELL was THAT!" he exclaimed, turning to fully face the hidden archer, he stormed up, shield ready and began to yell at her/him.

"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? EITHER YOU ARE STUPIDER THAN A HAIRY HORSES ARSE, OR YOUR FRIENDS HAVE GONE AND LEFT YOU ALL ALONE!"

"What the hell do you want?" he says, exasperated.

I would roll intimidate, but it won't do anything :smalleek:

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:09 PM

Josie decides to forgo revealing his unique position for the time being. A single bandit couldn't take this entire troupe regardless of how skilled. Where there was one, there could be many, but Josie had a hunch that the branches were light. "Now you've given away the element of suprise. Are you sure that was the right decision in your position? Whatcha' want?"

cassie mutters a silent curse under her breath upset that someone sneaked up on her. int[roll]1d20+2[roll]
jump [roll0] cassie jumps into forest and gets ready for a counterstrike
ooc
okay drack:smallbiggrin:

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:11 PM

drack

2013-06-25, 01:21 PM

Newcomer:
Now out of the cover of the trees your torchlight flickers over her thin frame. A thin human girl, who's beauty, while far from Kila's, is noteworthy, with long hair as dark as pitch, and cool blue eyes survey the group, so light they nearly appear white. Thin as she is, she hardly looks a threat, but the dexterity with which she lands, and the ease with which she drew the bow bespeak a sinewy sort of strength.

Oldcomers:
The band seems to consist of three mules, a cart, a cowering merchant, and no less then nine mercenaries, some sporting wounds from large claws and fangs, but all looking ready should they need to fight.

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 01:22 PM

Josie yawns at the hunter's reaction. "Your expression don't agree with your position. You're vastly outnumbered. Even a cuthroat benefits from prudence accasionally don't ya know?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:28 PM

Cassie smile widens as she puts away her bow and draws one of her scythes wielding it as if she had done this a millon times before.listen check[roll0] just in case:smallbiggrin:

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:31 PM

p.s.spot to see there wounds[roll0]

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 01:36 PM

Simon, having stood there, waiting patiently, speaks up, moving towards the front of the group.

"Are you still intending to try and kill us? Or have you changed your mind."

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 01:39 PM

Santiago looks to Simon tired of whatever the hell was going on already.

He shakes his head "I don't think so, I'm not sure what she is doing, she shot at me and won't respond, I wander if she is a mute?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:41 PM

quietly as if she normally doesnt speak ...why are you coming to this village for...?

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 01:41 PM

Simon looks back to Santiago
"Possibly, but either way, she probably should put down her weapons, lest she discovers that 9 to 1 odds are really not much fun when you are the one."

He then looks back to the girl
"So, what's it to be. Do we kill you, or are you going to surrender?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:46 PM

disappointed she throws her scythe at simon feet and draws another one from her back ...i challenge you to a one on one fight if i win you do as i say if i lose i will serve you until you see fit...

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 01:47 PM

Santiago smiles.

"Oh yes, I like her!"

Looking to Simon, "Well, what say you?"

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 01:48 PM

Simon looks at her in amazement, and shakes his head.
"Girl, do you think I am an idiot? Why would I accept such an offer? Now, put down the scythe. We have no reason to hurt you, although you might want to offer to bandage Santiago there."

drack

2013-06-25, 01:51 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop pokes his head up from the wagon n time to see the thin little girl challenge the only guy in full plate, and doing so with a farmer's tool none the less!

"Whoah woah woah woah! What... What is this!?" he asks, terror creeping into his voice. "Merchant!" he exclaims loudly pointing at his wares and himself. "Bandit?!" He asks just as loudly pointing at the girl as if speaking loudly would resolve all their troubles.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:52 PM

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 01:52 PM

"And that would be why we are here."

Simon ignores her statement that he forfeited, beyond wondering, for a moment, why she made it.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 01:57 PM

she looks at all thier faces with sadness ...you all are cowards not wanting to fight a girl to a one on one you rather hide behind numbers cowards... she said angerly at the end.
at this point she just wants a fight:smallsmile:

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 02:01 PM

Santiago sighs again, only louder.

"FINE, I'll do it, let's roll."

He steps forward, ready to fight.

[roll0] - Initiative
Santiago (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=591362)
M LN Silver Brow Human [Dragonblood] Dragon Shaman, Level 1, Init +0, HP 14/14, DR -, Speed 20
AC 16, Touch 10, Flat-footed 16, Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +2, Base Attack Bonus 0
Morningstar +2 (1d8+2, x2)
Dagger +2 (1d4+2, 19-20/x2)
Scale mail, Shield, heavy steel (+4 Armor, +2 Shield)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 7, Wis 10, Cha 14
Condition Always has Sense [+1 to spot, listen, & initiative] aura active

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 02:01 PM

"Don't flatter them. Me and the merchant are the only cowards here." Josie sighed and began walking away from the front of the group. Let one of the bodyguards deal with her. From the moment she made a challenge for one-on-one combat he lost all interest. As useful as a psychotic armed hunter might be, that simply wasn't the way he did business. "Well it's certainly looking less likely by the second," he responded to the merchant as he leaned against the side of the cart.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:03 PM

smiling she turns to him

Lexin

2013-06-25, 02:03 PM

"...And would you really consider fighting a small girl like you a sign of courage? Not really.
Now, stop messing around girlie and talk. Are you really trying to attack our kind employer and thus shall we beat you to death? Or are you just messing around and could simply step?" asks Faelyn in tired voice.

Another troublesome creature appeared...

"... and of course nobody listens to me... Yeah, go and fight fools..."

drack

2013-06-25, 02:05 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop, gathering his resolve strides forth. Stern ringer poised he prepares to give the girl an earful. Taking a breath he begins. "Didn't your mother ever tell you not to pick fights with the injured? For that matter throwing bladed implements is dangerous, as is banditry. Why if I didn't know better I would have thought you had a head of cotton and a mouth to dry from all these salty words that it can't even speak. I mean even if you did rob me what then? hat would you hope to do? Eat our smoked bear meat and hope nothing else finds you? Why I swear child, you have to find some direction in your life. Come on, is this really how you want to spend your life? Robbing poor beggars, and sulking when you come across a larger group? Going hungry at nights without a friend in sight?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:06 PM

cassie is focussing on the target who accepted her challenge.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:07 PM

theterran

2013-06-25, 02:14 PM

A man, fiddling with a shield on his arm, emerges from the inn, nonchalantly.

Looking up, and noticing the crowd down the road, pauses, then heads toward the crowd, assuming the shouting had come from there...

"So what's the commotion all about?"

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 02:19 PM

"This is what its about" answers Santiago who speaks without shifting his eyes from the defiant girl.

He moves up to her, morningstar ready and swings at her, trying to smack her in the back and not holding back, knowing he could stabilize and heal her of most of her wounds.

Swift action: Activate Law Devotion (+3 sacred bonus to Attacks)
[roll0] (flat footed?)
[roll1]

Santiago (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=591362)
M LN Silver Brow Human [Dragonblood] Dragon Shaman, Level 1, Init +0, HP 14/14, DR -, Speed 20
AC 16, Touch 10, Flat-footed 16, Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +2, Base Attack Bonus 0
Morningstar +2 (1d8+2, x2)
Dagger +2 (1d4+2, 19-20/x2)
Scale mail, Shield, heavy steel (+4 Armor, +2 Shield)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 7, Wis 10, Cha 14
Condition Aura: Sense [+1 to spot, listen, & initiative] aura active
Law Devotion: +3 sacred to hit

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 02:20 PM

Simon, not having a whole lot of patience for this sort of thing, tries to smash the scythe from her hands, even as Santiago whacks her solidly.

No AOO, I believe, since you have not acted in combat yet.
Since a scythe is a 2 handed weapon, you get a +4, as does Simon, wielding his fancy club in both hands.

[roll0] disarm

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:22 PM

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:24 PM

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 02:27 PM

As the girl manages to prevent him from taking away her weapon, Simon figured that he would give her another chance, but when she went for Santiago, he attacks, smashing away at her back, trying to keep her from going for the others.

[roll0] attack
[roll1] damage

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:29 PM

ouch -4hp dang

theterran

2013-06-25, 02:31 PM

Douglass raises his the eyebrow over his left eye.

"two people picking on a little girl...the customs of this place are beyond bizzare...still...this is crossing a line...beating on little girls..." says Douglass, while drawing and throwing his knife at the guy with the morningstar.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 02:33 PM

Santiago reels from the attempted swipe and watches as Simon smashes her down, knocking her conscious.

"And that was only 2 to 1." shaking his head he concentrates for only a moment, letting the familiar silver wave of draconic eldritch energy wash over everyone near him, including the girl.

She is stabilized and gains fast healing 1 up to half HP's

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 02:36 PM

cassie is stunned.

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 02:37 PM

As the girl goes down under his weapon, Simon collects her weaponry, including her dropped scythes, her bow, and her arrows, and deposits them on his mule, wondering how she will react when she wakes up.

He also collects some rope, and starts tying her up, figuring that the town might offer a bounty for a bandit.

However, as he does so, a thrown knife bounces off of his armor, and he immediately follows the toss to it's source, noting the man that had thrown the dagger.

"You might want to reconsider that. If a bandit attacks, one fights back. I assume that this town has been captured, however, which is probably unfortunate for those involved."

Simon charges the man, swinging his morningstar as he does so.
[roll0]
[roll1]

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 02:41 PM

Josie merely watches as the inevitable occurs. He seems surprisingly disinterested in the misunderstanding. But then, his meager abilities are hardly needed to correct such attitudes. "What were we doing here again?" he asks his employer, "We're attracting more attention than I'm comfortable with."

drack

2013-06-25, 02:45 PM

"We're supposed to be trading our crafts, and some tools for some nice hides, supplies, and anything else that catches my eye..." Raising his voice to be heard over the clang of metal he calls to the newcommer. "Are you bandits? You don't seem vary bandit-ey..."

theterran

2013-06-25, 02:51 PM

"Bandit? She was just in the inn, and left partway through the storyteller's odd tale. No sir, all I see here is a bunch of mercs picking on a poor little girl..." says Douglass, while drawing his longsword, dropping into a stance, and striking out at his assailant.

Crunch Stuff:

Move: Draw Longsword
Swift: Punishing Stance
Standard: Sapphire Nightmare Blade
Con Check: [roll0] vs AC
[roll1] -2 if con check fails
[roll2]+[roll3]+[roll4]

drack

2013-06-25, 02:54 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop clears his throat. "OK, enough, enough, looks like they won't be much more harm." Looking to the newcomer "You wanna carry her back? I don't want to trust things in this woods with a child like that."

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 02:55 PM

As the sword bounces off of his armor, Simon grunts, even as he swings in once more.
"She shot at us, before attacking us. Counts as Banditry in my mind."
[roll0] attack
[roll1] damage

I am assuming that the 21 hit you.

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 02:56 PM

Santiago grimaces as his allie and compatriot is attacked by this newcomer.

"Is this a town of idiots, or did we do something other than protect ourselves and wares?" he says as he moves to this newcomer and strikes.

Swift action for Fast healing 1 aura. (to allies)
Move: get within striking distance and flank
Standard: attack
[roll0]
[roll1]

drack

2013-06-25, 02:56 PM

"Hoy, enough I said." Fillangus Doddlehop exclaims as the second person today slumps to the ground.

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:01 PM

Seeing the stranger fall to the ground, Simon, again, strips him of weapons, drags him to near the other, collects her weapons as well, placing the weapons on his mule, and ties them up, before loading them on a mule as well.

[roll0] use rope

"They should not be of any further harm, unless there are more bandits in the village."

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:05 PM

OOC:

Disarm + drag + tie...~5 rounds...
10 I stabilize
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]

(edit)

I die.

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 03:06 PM

Josie, who did not participate in the conflict at all, glances at his employer. "That is the problem with mercenaries. As a general rule, it's a trade for violent people. Better, I think to let them take it out on strangers who attacked us, than to find other means, eh?"

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 03:09 PM

oh [roll0][roll1][roll2][roll3]

OOC:

You were stabilized from the healing aura.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:10 PM

OOC:

You were stabilized from the healing aura.

i deleted it sorry

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:13 PM

excape artist [roll0] this is allowed right?

drack

2013-06-25, 03:17 PM

Sighing audibly Fillangus turns to Josie. "Yes, but I'd hope that when I pay for them that they at least stop when I say stop, and attack when I say attack, I mean I'm almost tempted to take the wild girl. At least she could probably be domesticated like Child and Dog..." (the two mules)

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 03:18 PM

Santiago looks to both of the fallen bandits and smiles, looking to Simon "Thats a good days work right there, you handled yourself well."

He walks over to where Simon is dragging, binding, striping the newcomers, ensuring his healing aura is keeping them alive and healed. "Don't want them to die on us, that causes all kind of havoc when trying to trade, I imagine."

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:20 PM

Having finished tying up the two prisoners, Simon responds, somewhat grumpily, to Fillangus.
"If someone is trying to kill me, I will return the favor."

@Santiago.
"Thank you. I have this feeling that it was mostly luck, though. Shall we wake them up, see if we can learn if there are more in the village? And what happened to the villagers?"

drack

2013-06-25, 03:25 PM

Towing his hands up in the air Mr. Doddlehop walks over to the prisoners to help sit them up right. Uncertain as to what to do he asks"Should someone hold them too in case they escape?"

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:28 PM

"That is why they are disarmed, on the ground, and tied up. If they could escape from there, they would not have gone down so easily. Now, do the bandits have anything to say for themselves?"

Simon stands nearby, his weapon at the ready.

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 03:29 PM

About to reply to Simon, Santiago holds his tongue

"Well" he says, shrugging his shoulders "We could just beat them down again if try to run...."

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:33 PM

cassie just looks down disappointed and says nothing.

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:33 PM

Douglass eyes Simon up and down.

"Yes Mr. Bandit, what do you have to say for yourself now that you've captured this poor little girl and myself?" Douglass says frostily...

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:34 PM

Simon speaks, calmly, ignoring the insult.
"How many more of you bandits have taken the town?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:37 PM

a bewilder look crosses cassies face:smallconfused:

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:37 PM

"Let's see...right before someone started screaming about bandits, there were some children playing, and I was enjoying a wonderful conversation some odd storyteller. So..."

Douglass does some counting on his fingers...

"...counting the children..."

More counting on the fingers...

"...I'd say approximately zero..." he finishes with a flat stare...

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 03:40 PM

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:41 PM

Douglass glances at Santiago, then nonchalantly says to the girl...

"He must be the brains of this group..."

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:42 PM

"Now, that's interesting. From our perspective, here we are, coming along the road, when this little bandit attacks us, at which point you, coming out of the tavern, try to assist. What precisely did you expect us to think? Besides, there were no children. I must support my colleague's question: What were you doing if you are not bandits?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:42 PM

Santiago bursts into the conversation, realizing what had happened.

"Wait, you mean to tell me you are not bandits?" he asks Douglass, he then stares at the young girl "Then tell me why you fired on me?" he asks her
...look at the town weak you in armor and armed to the teeth with weopens connect the dots... mummered cassie

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 03:46 PM

Santiago crouches down and wipes his face with his hand, as if the action would drain all the craziness from the situation and relieve him from it.

"Ah...I see, well then, we are not bandits, we are guarding this here sers wagon and trading goods" he points to Mr. Doddlehop "we mean no harm to anyone, except those who attack us....which is why what happened, happened." he says, looking the girl in the eye as if he would a child. "Do you understand?"

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:47 PM

"Well, I have a deathwish, and I enjoy being beaten within an inch of my life because of a misunderstanding...so that's what I was doing... says Douglass, responding to Simon, words dripping with sarcasm.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:47 PM

she looks at the ground saying no more.

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 03:48 PM

Josie chuckled softly at that last part. "I do believe I called that. Perhaps I can speed this along. The tree-girl is insane and the man is protective and naive. Once you know that the rest falls into place doesn't it?"

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 03:48 PM

Santiago looks up to Simon from his position.

"I think we could let her go" he looks to Douglass and kicks him "But this one should probably be tied to the wagon, a few miles might do him good"

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:51 PM

Listening to the man, Simon once more ignores him, figuring that he was just putting on a show for the girl.

"Santiago, since you were the one injured, it seems reasonable that you decide their fate, unless Fillangus has a different opinion. Now, girl, I believe, you mentioned something about a bargain?"

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 03:52 PM

Josie arches an eyebrow as he glances at Santiago. "If anything it would be the opposite actually." Then her turns to the otherman. "Our employer has already stated his opinion multiple times now," he adds with a grin.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:52 PM

she nods slighly

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:53 PM

"You CALLED that!?! YOU CALLED THAT!?!" Douglass starts mumbling (things that should probably not be posted on GitP :smallbiggrin:)

He then looks at Santiago.

"Yes, THAT MAKES PERFECT SENSE...because guards of merchants take people that they know are not bandits and drag them behind a wagon..."

Douglass looks at the merchant.

"Some fine sell-swords you have here...I hope you are never on the receiving end of their 'good graces'"

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:53 PM

Seeing her nod, Simon raises another question, ignoring the other man's ranting. Hopefully, the town guard would take care of him.
"Will you keep it?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 03:55 PM

another small nod

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 03:56 PM

Simon nods.
"Interesting. That leaves the question as a basic one: Can you be trusted?"

[roll0] sense motive

drack

2013-06-25, 03:57 PM

"Some fine sell-swords you have here...I hope you are never on the receiving end of their 'good graces'"
Shrugging "I pay them. beyond that I can only hope. Dangerous occupations and what have you. If I can't complete this trade circuit I'm gonna be too broke to call myself a merchant..."

theterran

2013-06-25, 03:58 PM

Douglass mutters to himself...something about knights and bushes...

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 04:00 PM

she nods one last time.

BelGareth

2013-06-25, 04:02 PM

Santiago looks up to Josie with a raised eyebrow.

"Can you not see a jest when one is in front of your face? It's called intimidation, but wait, shall we see if that is ok with Mr. Doddlehop?" he stands and waves him off, "pff, perhaps if you took your nose from betwixt his rear end, you might see it."

drack

2013-06-25, 04:04 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop shrugs. "Any way we could do this over some hot food?"

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 04:16 PM

Josie's grin only widens. "Oh, I always spot a jest when its worth a laugh, I assure you." At the more vulgar comment he says nothing, though mentally noting the distance between the merchant's arse and his beltpouch.

drack

2013-06-25, 04:19 PM

casualcryptic: sense motive DC 12

Merchant is just cold, hungry, and uncomfortable out there at night. :smalltongue:

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 04:53 PM

Seeing the young girl agree, Simon sighs, and unties her.
"Girl, don't make me regret this. You might also try telling us your name, if you have one."

After she is freed, he turns to the other, this man, the one with the strange sword, and asks.
"Will you give your parole, or would you rather remain tied up?"

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 05:02 PM

whispering ...Cassie Galestorm can I have my scythes back?

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 05:06 PM

"Nice to meet you, Cassie. I am called Simon. As for your scythes, that depends. Are you going to try and use them on us again?"
Simon seems to be perfectly reasonable and polite, but there is this edge of caution that flows through him.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 05:07 PM

she shakes her head no.

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 05:08 PM

Simon looks to the others, checking to make sure that none object to handing the beaten up girl her weapons again. Seeing none, he reaches behind him, and produces 2 scythes, a bow, and some arrows, passing them to her.

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 05:10 PM

she takes them and jumps into the nearest tree and looks at simon.

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 05:13 PM

Simon just looks at her, warily, wondering if she is going to attack again. However, this does not show in his face, and he speaks softly.
"Is there any reason in particular that you jumped up the tree? We are not going to hurt you, unless you try and hurt us again. We are also going to be heading into the village, so you can't stay there forever."

Princess Tari

2013-06-25, 05:18 PM

hide[roll0]
she turns her hair making her almost vanish but she doesnt seem to be running she seems as if she likes to be alone.

drack

2013-06-25, 05:21 PM

"What about this one then?" Fillangus asks skeptically.

theterran

2013-06-25, 05:45 PM

"Yes, what about this other one..."

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 08:46 PM

After a few seconds of silence Josie shrugs and plops down in front of the second attacker indian style and stares at him with the eye not hidden by hair. "To be honest, I'm not sure I like you. You're loud and sarcastic, which as it happens are my roles. Still, it takes a certain kind of stupid to go into armed combat with a group this large over a lady you hardly know, so I recon your a goodly enough sort." Josie looked smugly at his employer. "Hell, I'd say you employ him. He'd fit in fine with this lot."

drack

2013-06-25, 08:56 PM

Fillangus Doddlehop chuckles joyously. "I might take that to heart were I not already employing nine others. I'm just not sure how many more we could need killing things like bears and trolls. Hardly seems you'd need more ay?"

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 09:03 PM

Josie looked at his employer still-faced for a moment and then chuckled and stood again. "Well, I was joking anyway of course."

drack

2013-06-25, 09:07 PM

"Yes, yes, can always count on you. Regardless if you think it safe lets cut him loose and have him help us clear thee last few yards in exchange for a meal. I could do with something warm in me."

Archmage1

2013-06-25, 09:09 PM

"Hey now, don't go cutting my rope, unless you are going to be paying for it. Just untie him."

Simon, of course, has simply been waiting.

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 09:25 PM

Josie smiles at Simon. "As you like it." Josie takes the time to undo the prisoner's ropes, careful to provide himself a little bit of distance as the ropes finally came undone. His motives in getting so heavily involved with the affair remain something of a mystery.

theterran

2013-06-25, 09:40 PM

Douglass slowly stands, still somewhat woozy from literally getting the life beat out of him.

"Now, if I could kindly have back my possessions, I would like to head back to town, as there are a bunch of people in the inn cowering behind a bar. I would like to let them know how smart they truly are..." says Douglass, shaking his head..

As an afterthought, he adds mostly to himself, "...and I must let him know to keep teaching the children...politics..."

TheThan

2013-06-25, 09:53 PM

Robert Macbane.

Bob has been bringing up the rear of the group the entire time. Not completely unware of what has been transpiring, he initially took to keeping an eye out behind them in case of a two pronged attack. when that became unlikely, he went to the front, and simply stayed behind the rest of the group, waiting to see what happened.

ben-zayb

2013-06-25, 10:44 PM

Hanmaru Ryuuhei - Level 1 - Human Warblade
Male Chaotic Good
Init +7, HP 10/14, Speed 30 ft
AC 15, Touch 13, Flat-footed 12, Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -3, Base Attack Bonus +1
Bastard Sword +4 (1d10+4, 19-20/x2)
Short Sword +4 (1d6+3, 19-20/x2)
Shortbow (Arrows (100)) +4 (1d6, x3)
Leather (+2 Armor, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 17, Dex 16, Con 15, Int 8, Wis 4, Cha 8
Condition None
Balance +7, Jump +7, Tumble +7, Concentration +6
Maneuvers and Stances Steel Wind, Steely Strike, Sapphire Nightmare Blade, Punishing Stance1

While completely out of it while the commotion occurred, Ryuuhei had a strange dream about the cooked bear's severed body coming back to life, pushing the boy off a cliff. What the...bear zombie... stay away! I am not afraid... I'll figghh--aarrgghh!!

Falling down the cold, hard earth awakened Ryuuhei. Despite being groggy from the fall, he managed to observe the unusual scene--Two people, a girl around his age and an adult man, whose bonds are being undone by his companions one after the other. Completely oblivious as to what had transpired, he approached the scene and asks his companions. He was looking at Josie and the nearby stranger in particular, although he'll welcome any response.

"Eh, I assume that the situation was not of dire importance since nobody bothered waking me up. Then again... Anyway, what's up with this commotion?"

casualcryptic

2013-06-25, 11:01 PM

Josie glanced up and gave his characteristic grin and brushed some of his hair back, an effort which didn't seem to achieve much as far as getting his hair out of his eyes. "Oh, nothing too significant. We had a little violent misunderstanding with some of the locals. But thanks to the efforts of Simon and Santiago, it's been rectified. One of them may even be joining us. Well, that's the jist of it anyway."

FyreByrd

2013-06-26, 02:13 AM

Casimir

Casimir shook his head slowly from side to side. Things had happened fast...too fast, and with his thoughts having been scrambled all day after what he was referring to as the "incident" last night he wasn't in any mood to try and keep up. However now things had settled down a bit, he sat down with the rest, "I am Casimir," he stated, probably in a more understated way than he would have done 24 hours ago.

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 06:50 AM

As the man asks for his weapons back, Simon, once more, reflects his somewhat cautious nature.
"You willing to give us an agreement to not use them on us? And to not attack innocent travelers again?"

theterran

2013-06-26, 07:16 AM

Douglass glances at Josie.
"I cannot speak for her.." he says while nodding to the tree, "but I am no local, as you'll see once you enter the town, assuming you all are what you say you are and this is just not some elaborate cover..."

Upon Simon's comment, Douglass turns and glares.
"Yes, because 'innocent' travelers attack young girls...and threaten to drag half dead men behind a cart..." Before Simon, or anyone else can retort, Douglass hold up is hand.
"No, we've bandied enough words on the subject, what's done is done, and I've grown tired of this... I will not use my weapons on you..."

I'm going to go back to town, and sleep for a week Douglass thinks to himself...

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 07:20 AM

As the man continues to be belligerent, Simon shrugs.
"It seems that you dislike us rather extremely. Why would we trust your word? After all, you seem quite capable of ignoring facts that don't fit your view of the world, such as her attacking us, so why wouldn't you ignore a little thing like an agreement to not attack us?"

theterran

2013-06-26, 07:29 AM

"Look at it from my perspective. I come upon a group of people hitting a small girl with morning stars. You say she attacked you first, but she has not agreed to that that I have heard. So the only word I have to go by is the word of the assailants from my perspective. The only thing you have going for you at this point is that you didn't let us die, but I don't know if that was 'brains' acting alone, or if none of you are as bloodthirsty as you currently seem...besides you very nearly killed me...I think I have a right not to be too fond of you at present..." says Douglass, getting frustrated...

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 07:31 AM

Once more, the depths of Simon's not caring comes to the fore.
"Sure. We, however, have a right to disarm you. You might as well go."

theterran

2013-06-26, 07:36 AM

Douglass turns and strolls back towards town without a word.

@drack

heading back to the inn to get my pack, it should still have my two other knives...as well as the other random stuff, assuming those good village folk haven't run off with it...then I'm simply destitute...

drack

2013-06-26, 07:59 AM

After another half hour of clearing brush you come up on The Prince's Bane Inn&Tavern, which seems strangely silent despite the lights being on. After a moment Fillangus Doddlehop takes his quarterstaff in both hands, and taps the floor. "All clear, All clear, it's safe to come out!" After a moment's pause an old man (uncle Farheld to those of you who know him from earlier). After he cauciously looks around he disappears behind the bar, emerging a minuet latter with a small chain of frightened children, and another man, who positions himself at the bar polishing a glass as if nothing were amiss. The barmaid comes last taking the cart and mules into the stables.

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 08:02 AM

Somewhat surprised at the suspicion, and at the length of time it had taken them to get to the building, but relieved at having found a tavern at long last, Simon clanks in, and orders an ale, ignoring the children. Noisy, annoying things that they are.

theterran

2013-06-26, 08:04 AM

Sitting in the back corner of the inn, Douglass watches all of this transpire.

"It maybe safe for some..." he states...sitting there half naked...balancing a knife by it's point in his finger...

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 08:05 AM

Simon, sipping at his ale, simply looks at the belligerent fool
"If you want to lose another fight, feel free to try again. If not, why not let the non-bandit population enjoy their drinks in peace."

drack

2013-06-26, 08:06 AM

Fillangus Doddlehop gives the knife a horrified glance that quickly turns into a horrified stare.

theterran

2013-06-26, 08:09 AM

Douglass ignores Doddlehop's stare.

"If I had wanted to kill you, I would have ambushed you as you came through the door...after all, were I a bandit, you were 'smart' enough to let me go and let me know of your destination..." he says to Simon levelly.

"Lucky for you, I am not what you claim me to be."

drack

2013-06-26, 08:11 AM

The Innkeeper looks at simon askance, apparently not at all concerned by the man with the dagger. "You planned on paying for that?"

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 08:13 AM

As the innkeeper asks for payment, Simon pulls out a recently acquired dagger, passing it over to the man.
"This should cover it. And then some more for the rest of the evening."

When the man continues to be belligerent, Simon twists around, and glares at him.
"You are a bandit. Attacking a trade caravan, oddly enough, qualifies you as such. As for ambushing us here... it would have made it much easier to clear out your group."

theterran

2013-06-26, 08:17 AM

Douglass speaks to the innkeeper.
"Do not accept that as payment. You can see by the markings on the handle that it is indeed mine, which makes it stolen property. I'm sure if you look through their stuff...the rest of my belongings they stole would be there as well..."

Douglass stands.

"Master storyteller, you speak true of Knights and Bushes. I attempted to play the Knight today when these ruffians attacked a lone girl on the road, and as you can see, it got me stripped of my possessions and very nearly killed. So you keep teaching those children politics."

drack

2013-06-26, 08:18 AM

The Innkeeperr shrugs accepting the daggar, and giving the man in the corner a second shrug of helpless acceptance.

Meanwhile Mr. Doddlehop orders some potatoes for his whole crew, which seem to have been cooked in a well seasoned, if not particularly rich, broth.

Meanwhile Uncle Farheld grins. "Ay? That the story with the dagger? Well, guards can be the worst sort some times, but so long as they pay their way and don't rile up trouble we've hardly got anything to do about it."

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 08:20 AM

Passing the dagger, as requested, Simon counters the argument that the fool in the corner raises.
"I don't think so. If you throw something at someone, don't expect to get it back. Equally so, if you try to kill someone, don't expect your weapons back. Defending someone that is being attacked can be admirable.
Defending someone that is acting like a bandit... less so."

Simon enjoys his potatoes and ale.

theterran

2013-06-26, 08:27 AM

"You claimed earlier that I ignore facts that don't fit my world view, and that my friend, is the pot calling the kettle black..." says Douglass, as he walks out the door.

Lexin

2013-06-26, 09:45 AM

"And with this jolly accent we can finally get some rest. Why cannot even riding into the town be simple?" Faelyn sighs and sits by the bar "A mug of Ale for me." he says, pulling few copper coins out of his belt pouch and handing them to the Innkeeper.

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 09:47 AM

Simon smiles, leaning back in his chair to enjoy the ale
"Indeed."

Princess Tari

2013-06-26, 09:57 AM

Cassie stays well away from the group and fines a nice hayloft in the stables of the inn to lay on muttering about attacking a party of 9.

drack

2013-06-26, 10:09 AM

The Innkeep meanwhile brings a gallon of ale for Simon since he had asked that it "keep flowing".

Archmage1

2013-06-26, 10:10 AM

Simon slowly drinks his way through it, before stumbling to a room, and going to sleep.

drack

2013-06-26, 10:19 AM

Seeing that simon seems content with the one gallon, he brings the second that the dagger buys to the others.

ben-zayb

2013-06-26, 10:23 AM

Ryuuhei spent the better part of their encounter trying his damnedest not to knock the two buffoons out--self-entitled stranger and his companion Simon. The two had been arguing the whole time long after the issue is supposedly resolved, with one trying to outdo the other in getting the moral high ground. It was times like this when Ryuuhei wonders if his father and uncle Daigo would still call him 'stubborn' and 'juvenile' after listening to these two.

He moved on and concentrated at the task at hand, downing those potatoes like he hadn't eaten for days. Granted, those gruel aren't exactly 'food' as much as mere stuff to fill his growling stomach. As for the bear... let's just say that the past day was quite eventful.

After quickly eating a portion for two to three people in half as much time, he decided to let his digestive system rest while he takes watch outside at the for the mean time, hopefully away from the noise of the kids and the adults.

Lexin

2013-06-26, 10:34 AM

After another mug of Ale Faelyn looks at his hand with a little unfocused stare "Just enough for me..." he says, stands up and slowly walks to the stables deciding to take this chance to rest as much as he likes.

Princess Tari

2013-06-26, 10:47 AM

hearing someone towards the stables immediated pulls her scythe out ready to kill if need be. But realizing who it was she just put away her scythe and walked into the darkest part of the hayloft trying not to be seen.
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BelGareth

2013-06-26, 11:26 AM

Santiago merely shakes his head and keeps silent as this Douglass keeps on talking and talking....if you could call muttering and cursing someones name silent.

Going the last portion, he sighs with relief at the sight of a tavern, albeit a quiet one. He waited, as the parting man had said, for the denizens to come forth and was quite happy to receive a stewed potato, especially when it was chased by some flaggons of ale.

Not taking too much, cause he learned the hard way what happened when he did, he went outside to continue watch on the goods, seeing the young man who dispatched the bear he nods in silent respect to the boy and takes up a position leaning against the wall, enjoying the night.

FyreByrd

2013-06-26, 11:32 AM

Casimir

Casimir doesn't enter the inn at all, preferring the outside, which is surprising considering his comments often so far on the journey about "real beds". He instead wanders close by the two mules that have been pulling the cart, and gently runs his hands through the coarse hair on their back, "It must be so much easier being a mule and just ignoring all this..." he waves his hand around in an all encompasing gesture, "...craziness."

drack

2013-06-26, 11:38 AM

The mule grunts in what could be taken as either agreement or annoyance.

casualcryptic

2013-06-26, 12:27 PM

Josie seems content to ignore the fiasco as if it had never happened, and in fact seems quite pleased with the inn as the destination. He thanks his employer lavishly for the provided food, and after one drink of the ale Simon has boughten with his ill-gotten goods seems more or less content to ignore it. "I suppose hoping you have Sake would be asking too much? Still, you have so many potatoes lying around you must stir up some vodka, eh?"

drack

2013-06-26, 12:39 PM

Snakes and Vodaks? the man asks confused. "No, we trade our game for potatoes in the fall and preserve them year round. The ale we get from merchants much like you lot."

Quickly covering he adds. "I have some good southern wine though, and even a bottle of the really good stuff in case that prince ever comes back."

casualcryptic

2013-06-26, 01:01 PM

Josie half-sneers for effect but immediately recovers and seems mildly interested. "Bah, Prince's wine is probably too rich for my blood. Hmm.. I guess it has been a while since I've taken wine. How much are you charging by bottle for what you have?"

drack

2013-06-26, 01:05 PM

'pendin on which type, three silvers, five gold, or one platenum, an then the wine for those rich brats, which'd cost a good few platenum a pop. Eyeing you he adds. "Yeah, probably too rich for your veins."

casualcryptic

2013-06-26, 02:18 PM

Josie arches an eyebrow. "Any you get wine worth a few plat here? Yeah, I'll just bet. I'll take a bottle of the five gold stuff and a room." After recieving his wine, Josie retires to his room for the night.

After recieving his wine, Josie leaves to his room, where he takes the bedside table and braces the door, before shoving the wine into his sack without another word and setting up his sleeping gear underneath the bed with his crossbow ready. One never can be too careful in establishments such as this.

drack

2013-06-26, 02:32 PM

drack

2013-06-26, 03:18 PM

"Well you saw the name out front, I'm sure any of these nice people who heard it earlier today would tell you the story if you asked." Soon he returns with a clay jug, and accepts your gold. The bed is a bit lumpy, but the latch secure.
Edit:
Terran

you do not find any bugs, but suddenly you hear: (go to those outside :smalltongue:)

Those outside:

Snapping sounds, and the sounds of movement begin coming from the northern woods. A small flock of crows take flight a short ways from the edge of the forest, flying south as if pursued, though somewhat slowly, as if fatigued.

Those inside:

The common room slowly empties as people get into their drinks and some begin going up to their rooms. Meanwhile the children and uncle Farheld decided to go home, and the bartender finds himself furiously working to keep everything clean.