Trog's Tavern CXLIX

[Castaras]

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Come and enjoy our unique beverages! Enjoy the casual atmosphere in our Casablanca-meets-rustic-Asian facilities. Chat with friends out on the bamboo patio or stroll inside and grab a private, fern-surrounded booth.



Trog's Tavern has been enchanted to be indestructible. Please refrain from attempting to damage it, as it will not work.

Theme Song (http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/televisioncity/cheerssong.html)

NOW HIRING: Bartenders, Cooks, Talented bards, Burly bouncers, etc.
(Hey bards: just take spotlight in the tavern's center and start singing!)

STAFF:
Manager: El Jaspero
Bouncers: Hoseki, Tempest Stormwing, Valthreborn Valthera
Bartender: Trog, El J, Nina, Paige, Cosmo, Alex Shipmaster, Erdan
Cook: Who
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Trog would like to introduce:

Nina - a feisty and vivacious 18 year old (she's legal). Mean and completely unavailable.

Paige - a sweet and wholesome elf working her way through college at SIU here in town.

Cosmo - a quick-witted and oppressed gnome scoundrel.

All will be happy to serve you. ((Since all are NPCs they are up for communal control. Feel free to say what they do or say to you or any other patron. To a point.))

GET A FREE DRINK ON YOUR FIRST BARBARIAN POST HERE!

THE CURRENT DRINK MENU
Wines:
Catoblepas Sauvingnon
Chimera Cabernet - A hearty red with a hits of oak and black cherry.
Kobold Chianti - Tart and tangy! Try it with fava beans!
Merfolk Merlot - Full-bodied with a hint of rose.
Purple Worm Pinot - Earthy aroma.
Funky Llama - A rich fruity wine, available in white or red.
Xorn Zinfandel - Sweet and fruity!
Cormyrian Fireamber - Imported and very good.
Spoonake Chablis - Straight from the Underdark!
Feline's Fancy - A purplish, swirly mixture that any feline will adore.

Bar Drinks:
Pina CoLlama - If you're not into yoga and have half a brain.
Swampwater - A Phosphorescent lemon-lime delight
Jasphattan - Sweet vermouth with bitters and more.
White Russian Wukei - Vodka, Kahlua, and Milk.
Long Island Iced Tea - Tastes better than it will make you feel in the morning.
Mai Tai - Dark and pineapple juice.
Sneak on the Beach - Vodka, Cranberry juice, pineapple juice and Peach Schapps.
Rust Monster - Scotch and Drambuie.
Coffee Martini - buzzzzz.
Murderita - Wasted away again...
Rampaging Rail Mixer - Mad strong!
Ice Liqueur - Guaranteed to cool you down.
Dwarf Spirits Available
Aboleth Absinthe
LEVEL UP LIQUER - Need a few extra XP? We gots XP in a bottle!
Dragon's Liver Buster - The strongest drink in the house. Don't say we didn't warn you...
Constitution Crushing Wine - Fort. DC 35 or pass out!
Djinn and Tonic - Whirling ice cubes, fizzy soda, and one drunk genie.
Rum Llamonade Daquiri
Mudslide Daquiri
Chuul Lounge - Bacardi Limon, Aberration , creme de bananes and juices into a Chuul shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a highball glass half-filled with ice cubes, and serve.
Ichor Liquor - Made from a fermented mix of various kinds of blood, the perfect drink for vampires and similar creatures.
Black Market Wallbanger
Hydrogelic's 110 proof Firewater
Guild Vodka No. 3
Black Shadow - A strong concoction guaranteed to send a chill down your spine at any temperature.
Haley's Liquer - named for the redheaded rogue, a sweet creme liquer, excellent over ice.
Wizard Blizzard - The effect depends on the spell stored in it. Other than that, it's made with crushed ice and Bourbon.

Beers Ales & Such
Grim Brewery brand Ginger - Death-o-licious!
Archon Ale
Guilders Ale
Balthor's Best
Mind Flayer Mead - Uhh... I wouldn't order this if you are not into brains and such.

Other Fine Beverages
Darknight Coffee - cream has no effect
SLURPEES!
Root
Red Minotaur Energy Drink
Llamonade - that cool, refreshing drink for quadrupeds.
Dragon's Fire Breath (cherry Kool-Aid) for the kids!
Fox Cola - the choice of the furry generation.
Hot Chocolate - with little marshmallows and stuff.

To Munch
Hot Spicy Peanuts
Velvet Elfish - Trogtilla chips with hot cheese and meat dip - soooo good.
Fortune Cookies - I got this deal with a local factory see...
Bamhacon!!!
Gyros
Salads (Spring Greens, Caesar, and Italian Pasta)
Who's Surprise

Desserts
Muffins
Brownies

Also: Fine Cigars Available from our humidor. Coffin Nail cigarettes.
Be sure to check out the excellent banjowood carving above the fireplace!

[Flabbicus]

(( I think you could probably edit Kobold Who to just plain Who. He turned into a goblin now. ))

[Castaras]

(( Done ))

[Baeleck]

Ooh, you must know the people round here well. Thank you. I'll look into it.

He blinks, while bobbing his head up and down.

[Kalbereth]

((Continued from previous thread))

After tapping the inevitable, he glances over his shoulder at the Flayer. "As you probably noticed, I'm quite a fan of those. What's your name?"

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth sighs and smiles at the dragon.

Your welcome.

[Galin]

A short bald gnome rushes down the stairs.
Oi, for Nature's sake, what's a gnome gotta do t' get some sleep around here?
Galin's eyes widen at the sight of the robot.
Ack! Whas that doin' here?

[AmberVael]

I fail to see how that makes you any different from I... you were created... I was created... you were made according to your specifications and I mine. Just because I was created differently than you does not mean that I am an abomination.
Aesa's eyes burn white.
Besides, what foolish agent of natural life would challenge one who keeps the wheel turning? Why fight with one who is a part of the engine of life and death itself?

[Nevrmore]

The robot pays no mind to Markan, who doesn't seem to be breaking any laws of nature. He stares at Aesa.

"Prove to me that you are as I and I won't have to destroy you."

[Deadly]

Deadly sips his coffee and looks around with a grin.

[Baeleck]

Mychasi starts trying to breathe fire. Small jets of flame, like that you'd get from a blowtorch, fly from his mouth. He then splutters, and coughs a cloud of black smoke.

This is hard. I need more practice.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul enters and takes a seat at the bar. He watches the robot with a raised eyebrow.

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth uses her magic to look into the robot's mind of sorts, slightly annoyed at his rules.

She smiles at the little dragon kindly.

You'll get better.

[Flabbicus]

I am widely known as Flabbicus and it is the name I chose for myself. Pleased to make your acquaintance Mister...?

The illithid extends a four-fingered hand.

[Kalbereth]

"A pleasure, Flabbicus. My name is Markan, put simply. One moment please." He shakes his hand before moving back to the 'bot. "Sir? I would highly suggest you listen to the lady. I have a strange feeling she has the potential for violence at greater levels than you'd expect."

[AmberVael]

You are not like me. We were both created, but no servant is like a master.

[Baeleck]

I know.

He notices Nazgul at the bar, and flies over to him, in a bit of a squiggly line.

You look like a half-dragon.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul looks down and smiles at the wyrmling. And you look like a newborn. How are you, little one?

[Deadly]

While listening to the discussion between Aesa and the robot, Deadly begins to build a muffin tower from muffins he pulls out of a small bag.

[Flabbicus]

The mindflayer lowers its hand after shaking Markan's.

Markan's right automaton, she can be quite disastrous if you get her mad, or if she's just plain bored.

[Nevrmore]

"If you cannot prove that you are in the same vein as I or some sort of deity, than your sentence is death, regardless of your self-proclaimed role in life and death."

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth carries on trying to search through the robot's mind.

[Kalbereth]

((Back shortly.))

[Baeleck]

I'm Mychasi. I was only born a few hours ago. Bae is looking after me. He's funny, but I don't like his mephit Shal. The other one is freindly though. He's called Ethrai.

He gives a big grin.

[Galin]

Shaking his head, Galim heads over to the fireplace nods to Yu'lo'toth and sits down on the ground.
If ye' don't mind me askin'. Why is there an automaton in tha' middle of Trog's causing chaos?

[Kyrian]

Nazgul grins and reaches a clawed hand down to lightly pet the wyrmling. Well, I hope you're having some fun.

[AmberVael]

An aura of power and distorted time flares around Aesa, and her eyes glow brilliant white.
Then bow to the goddess of Changing Fate, servant.

[Nevrmore]

"Of course. My apologies, goddess." The automaton bows lightly. He shows no emotions over having nearly tried to attack a goddess mistakenly. He instead turns to survey the rest of the room. "Step forward to be judged, cowards."

[Baeleck]

Haha! That tickles!

The wyrmling rolls over.

I'm having fun. This place is full of people to talk to.

He thinks for a moment.

Actually, where am I?

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth raises an eyebrow, and slowly stands up. She makes her way over to the robot, holding tightly onto her staff, slowly morphing into a young, blonde, green-eyed elf. True-seeing effects see her as an elf. She smiles at the robot sweetly.

[AmberVael]

Your place is not here, servant. Leave this building for a time.

[Deadly]

Deadly continues building his muffin tower, which now almost reaches the rafters above the bar.

[Kyrian]

In a place called Trog's Tavern, in Town. Nazgul looks up at the robot, his dragon wings folding against his back.

[Nevrmore]

The automaton does not seem to notice Aesa anymore. Neither does he notice Yu'lo'toth disguised as a small elfen girl.

"You, illithid." He says, pointing an accusing finger at flabbicus, "Your kind are not supposed to live on the surface world. You are dangerously close to committing a crime. How do you plead?"

[Baeleck]

Ooh, a tavern.

He looks over to Aesa.

I'm thirsty. What's there that's good for a dragon to drink?

[Kyrian]

You should probably stick with water, little one.

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth watches the robot, eyes curious.

[Baeleck]

I don't like just water. It makes my insides all cold. I tried some earlier.

[AmberVael]

Aesa growls and uses her power as a deity to cast Dismissal on the inevitable.

((Not that it is a godly spell, but that she used her power to cast the spell))

[Lykan]

A woman with a bandaged over eye, a floor length coat, and a scimitar in her belt enters the bar, and orders a rust monster. She looks around the bar with a single yellow eye, boredly

[Galin]

Galin frowns and stands up.
Eying the automaton suspiciously, he approaches Mychasi and Nazgul in an attempt to start a conversation.

G'day mates.

[Nevrmore]

The air around the Inevitable crackles for a few moments, but ultimately, nothing happens.

"Answer me, illithid!"

((How can this be? Magic? Robo-ingenuity? Plot device? Find out next week!))

[Baeleck]

Mychasi turns to Galin

Ah, somebody's come to talk to me! That's good. I'm Machasi. What's your's, Gnome?

[Deadly]

Deadly finishes his tower of muffins and leans back to watch it as it burns down in black flames. He grins and sips his coffee.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul looks at the wyrmling. Maybe you'd like the llamanade?

[Flabbicus]

The automaton does not seem to notice Aesa anymore. Neither does he notice Yu'lo'toth disguised as a small elfen girl.

"You, illithid." He says, pointing an accusing finger at flabbicus, "Your kind are not supposed to live on the surface world. You are dangerously close to committing a crime. How do you plead?"

(( Sorry for the delay. ))

Skirting the law is not the same as breaking it Kolyarut. And who's to say that I'm not wearing one of those surface suits. Whatdayacallem?

[Baeleck]

Llamanade... sounds interesting. I might try that.

[McBish]

Eric wakes up from his nap and notices the robot still there. He groans slightly.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul orders the wyrmling a llamanade. Here you go.

[Nevrmore]

((He's not a Kolyarut, he's of my own invention. DON'T YOU INSULT ME THAT WAY!))

"Tell me what permits you to be here or else I will judge you."

[AmberVael]

You are defying the natural order by refuting the will of a goddess... do you wish to die, inevitable?

[Baeleck]

Ooh, thank you! That's very nice of you.

He takes a sip and smacks his lip.

That's quite good. I like it.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles and lightly pets Mychasi again.

[Nevrmore]

The Inevitable whirls around and kneels, bowing his head to Aesa.

"Forgive me, goddess, but I must carry out my purpose.I must represent the ineluctibility of naturality."

[McBish]

Eric moves farther into the corner hoping to avoid any explosions Aesa might fill the room with.

[Baeleck]

Mychasi drinks some more, craning his neck to get to the bottom of the glass. As he finishes it, he belches, flaming the inside of the glass and sending a large amount of black smoke into the air.

Oopsie!

[Galin]

Galim gives a nervous glance at the automaton before turning back.
I am called Galin Hucklethorn. What bring ye' to town? Is this , Galim motions towards Nazgul, yer master? or are ye here alone?

[Castaras]

Nomos, Inevitable from Mechanus.

She blinks.

You have come here from Mechanus, who will you accuse after this illithid?

[Kyrian]

Nazgul gives a small chuckle. So what's your name, little one?

[AmberVael]

Do you know what I represent, little creature?
Aesa blurs through the bar and moves directly to the inevitable, passing through anything in her way.
Chaos. What would you rather have happen, you fail to complete your one task here...
She looks over the patrons.
Or you fail all of your tasks once I kill you?

[Flabbicus]

((He's not a Kolyarut, he's of my own invention. DON'T YOU INSULT ME THAT WAY!))

"Tell me what permits you to be here or else I will judge you."

Whim, fancy, id? Choicier brains?

Truthfully I am attempting to rid my section of the Underdark of the pesky drow, derro, and gnomes, and remaining under the domination of the Elder Brain was stifling my attempts. So I did what every sentient being would have done in such a dire situation, I enlisted a loophole and fled to the surface.

[Baeleck]

Mychasi looks up from the glass.

Hello Galin. I'm just here because... I am. I was born here a few hours ago. And my 'master' is Baeleck. But he just looks after me, really.

He looks up at Nazgul.

I think I already told you. But it's ok, people forget. I'm Machasi.

[Lykan]

The girl sips her drink, grinning

I'm tempted to begin summoning slaads for this guy to chase around...

[Nevrmore]

"If I die, all the information I have gathered will be transported back to Mechanus. They will take it and put it in a body identical to my own and I will return. If you wish me to leave, give me such order now. If not, you must know that threats of death do not deter me."

[Deadly]

Deadly summons a muffin and watches the robot

[Kyrian]

Well Mychasi, my name is Nazgul, nice to meet you.

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth looks over to the girl, and winks.

Would be interesting to watch...

[AmberVael]

I did order you to leave. As for you... I could rip you from existance. There would be no sign that you ever had existed... there would be no return.

[Baeleck]

Thank you for the Llamanade, Nazgul. It's nice to meet you too. Why are you here in this town?

[Nevrmore]

"Forgive me, goddess. I have a tendency to block out most everything around me while I judge somebody." Nomos stands up and turns around. "But even erasing me from existence would not deter me. The criminlas here will find justice, goddess. I hope you know that."

Nomos leaves the bar.

[AmberVael]

Aesa smirks.
Lets see how long it takes for me to get him to abandon law...

[Kyrian]

I wander from town to town, seeing if I can help where I may. And I'd never been here, so I decided to check it out.

[McBish]

Eric breathes a sigh of relife as he sees the thing leave.

[Lykan]

The girl looks at Aesa

Unfortunatly, some find it okay to bend the law so they can do what they wish without breaking it.

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth sighs, and sits in her seat by the fire.

[AmberVael]

Aesa smirks at the girl.
Some find it okay to break the law entirely. Like myself.

[Baeleck]

Sounds good. I'm not sure whether I'd like to travel though. I like it in here.

He starts practicing to breathe fire again, with more success than earlier.

[Galin]

Galin twiddles his thumbs.
Finally...

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles as he watches.

[McBish]

Eric gets up and goes to the bar and orders a Haley's. He seems paler then normal.

[Deadly]

Deadly finishes another muffin and turns to better watch the various people in the tavern.

[Lykan]

She shrugs

Never said I had problems with it. I'm just saying that it happens.

She shrugs

I'm a mad scientist, in most respects... The only laws I really care about are those of physics.

She takes another swig of drink

... Breaking those tend to have ill effects.

[AmberVael]

By Hel they do...
Aesa mutters under her breath as she returns to her place behind the bar.

[Baeleck]

A sneeze sends Mychasi flying back a few feet along the bar, with a large jet of flame raging from his nostrils.

[Kyrian]

Are you ok?

[Lykan]

She raises an eyebrow

Sorry?

[Flabbicus]

The mindflayer mead in the illithid's hand disappears, and it follows suit as well.

(( Other stuff to do, see you later guys. ))

[AmberVael]

I've had experience with distorting temporal laws. Its not very pleasant.

[Baeleck]

Mychasi gets up and shakes his head a little.

I'm fine.

He slides along the surface back in front of Nazgul.

This is slippy.

[McBish]

Eric gets his drink and starts to sip it.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey steps into Trog's half expecting a fight to break out at random. That sort of thing seems to happen often.

Not noticing any impending doom he takes a seat at whichever table is most convent and begins to eat a deli sandwich. He glances over at the little wyrmling buzzing around the room.

"Hey! One of the dragons from last night. Except not in an egg, I guess."

[Baeleck]

The little dragon smiles.

You know me? Or rather, my egg?

[Kyrian]

Nazgul chuckles and looks at Mychasi. You're a funny little thing.

[Lykan]

She nods, chuckling under her breath

So did I, that's why I'm here.

[Raistlin1040]

((I see someone's having fun with their dragon. Kyrian, go give yours a bit more attention!))

[AmberVael]

Aesa chuckles.
Same here. I imagine we had a bit different situations though.

[Baeleck]

((Great fun, thanks. It's now so easy to get into conversation :smallbiggrin:))

[McBish]

Eric's player wonders what form Maph'tey is in.

[Deadly]

Deadly yawns a bit and orders another cup of coffee.

[Rebonack]

"Sure do," Maph'tey responds. "I met the guy who rescued you and some others from impending sacrifice to some goblin deity. Don't know which one, though I would imagine being sacrificed to a goblin god would be nasty regardless of who they are. I don't know if he's still looking for people to care for the other eggs."

Maph'tey looks pretty much like he did before the whole going feral incident. His voice sounds a little different though.

[Kyrian]

((I would, but it requires more people at the station right now))

[Lykan]

She shrugs

Perhaps. No situation is exactly alike another.

[McBish]

In that case Eric continues to drink, occasionally coughing.

[Castaras]

(( I'll wake up Fus. ))

[AmberVael]

Aesa nods and begins mixing drinks.

[Baeleck]

Mychasi looks at Maph'tey.

Wow. You know more about me than I do. I wouldn't like to be sacrificed.

((Why's it suddenly gone all quiet...))

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath teleports in and gets a wine. He looks around, but do to being sleep-deprived, he fails to see the little dragon.

[Rebonack]

The Traveler shrugs.

"Just a little bit of your back story I guess. And I would imagine that most people wouldn't want to be sacrificed," he taps his chin, thinking. "My name's Maph'tey, by the way. What about you?"

[Baeleck]

I'm Mychasi. The people round here all seem very freindly and talkative. I like that.

He begins to practice flying straight, and then does loop-the-loops in the air.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath (And his player) is so tired he doesn't notice the dragon or the fact that his drink is there.

[Gorbad the Limb Rippa]

Tethost teleports into trogs,
He calls to paige with a sneer on his face
Paige,the usual,make it snappy
he takes a seat at a table and glares around the tavern

[Deadly]

Deadly yawns loudly and downs his coffee, then disappears in a swirl of dark flames.

[Rebonack]

"Well, that's good," Maph'tey respond. "I can say I'm glad that you haven't met any of the people yet who aren't friendly. There are a fair number of them."

[AmberVael]

Aesa vanishes.

[Baeleck]

Oh, ok. I think I'll be ok though, Baeleck can look after me.

He looks over at Baeleck, who gets up and walks over.

Having fun, Mychasi?

Oh yes.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath finishes his drink.

[Gorbad the Limb Rippa]

Tethost collects his wine and gingerly sips at it.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath teleports out, then comes back a minute later holding a little bronze dragon
Sorry Nymbryxion. I thought you wanted to explore the house.
It's alright Ekrath. I like being anywhere. This place is so cool.

[Rebonack]

The Traveler waves to Baeleck.

"How's the rock working? Find something to use it for yet?"

[Lykan]

The girl sighs and orders another drink, downing it.

[Gorbad the Limb Rippa]

Tethost drains his wine,throws a couple of gold pieces on the table and tele ports out of the tavern

[Baeleck]

Not yet. It's at home at the moment.

Stone? What stone?

I'll tell you later. Or go and ask Shal or Ethrai about it.

Mychasi goes to Ethrai and starts talking about the stone to him.

[Rebonack]

"What is it anyway? Besides hot, obviously," the Traveler asks.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath goes to the bathroom and Nymbryxion sees Mychasi. She flies over
Hi!

[McBish]

Eric finishes his drink and considers some food. But his stomach seems to object to the idea so he doesn't. He glances around at everyone in the tavern.

[Baeleck]

It's a stone of eternal fire. Possesses great power when imbued into a weapon. I'm fine with what I have at the moment though.

He raises his sword.

She's served me well.

Mychasi turns to Nymbryxion.

Hello!

[Raistlin1040]

It's cool to see another dragon around the Town.

[Baeleck]

Yeah, I've been told there are some others. And I met a half-dragon. What's your name?

[Raistlin1040]

Nymbryxion. What's yours?

[Baeleck]

Mychasi.

He gives a small smile, and then does some more flips and loops in the air. Ethrai watches from behind, giving a smile as well.

[McBish]

Eric suddenly feels very sick and heads out the door of the tavern holding onto his stomach.

[Raistlin1040]

Nymbryxion flys up next to him.
Mychasi huh? That's a nice name.

[Flying Elephant]

The Flying Elephant squeezes through the door and sits at an empty table, crushing the chair.

[Baeleck]

Thank you. Your's is good too. Who looks after you? Or do you live on your own?

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath looks after me. He saved my egg and four others all by himself! But he couldn't keep us all so he gave the other four away.

[Rebonack]

"I figured it was something like that," he comments as he pulls a grapefruit-sized diamond from his satchel and begins to carve it.

[Baeleck]

Wait, I was saved by someone! I was given to Baeleck to look after me! He must have saved me too!

[Baeleck]

Do you carve things as a job? Because you sure seem to be good at it.

[Raistlin1040]

He must have!
Ekrath comes back and looks around
Nymbryxion!

[Baeleck]

Mychasi yells out to Ekrath.

Over here!

[Rebonack]

"Nope, just a hobby," Maph'tey responds as he shaves flakes away from the gem. "Something I enjoy. Practice a fair bit in my free time."

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath comes over and sees Mychasi
Hey. Weren't you in one of the eggs?

[Baeleck]

Ah, I see. It's nice to have something to occupy ourselves with, isn't it.

Mychasi nods.

I think so. I belong to Baeleck.

[Raistlin1040]

Yes. I remember your egg. Good to see you then. How are you doing?

[Baeleck]

This place is great. There are so many people to talk to. I was talking to Ethrai for a little while earlier.

Ethrai flies forwards.

Hey.

[Landaro]

The door opens and Landaro steps in. Leaning against the wall he takes a deep breath to calm down.

That was close he says to himself.

At least it is a little bit more quiet in here ...

[Rebonack]

"I couldn't agree more. There's nothing more fulfilling than making something with your own two hands. Or, you know, more than two if you have them," he shrugs. "You have anything you do when not practicing magic or Adventuring or what have you?"

Dozens of black tentacles burst from every corner of the tavern and begin to attack the occupants.

[Raistlin1040]

Well that's nice. I'd like to stay but we've got to leave. Got any last minute questions?

[Baeleck]

Baeleck thinks.

I ain't been here too long, and while I have things have been kinda hectic and busy. I built myself a house in the mountains, but I haven't got round to much else.

Mychasi nods.

I have, but there are far too many. I'll let you get going.

He grins.

[Landaro]

Landaro's last words echo through the room ...

... quiet in here ...

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath laughs
Try me.

[Baeleck]

Oh, crap on a stick...

((Cue tentacles))

Mychasi pauses.

I dunno what to ask first!

[Raistlin1040]

Ask away little guy.

((Brb. Gotta go eat.))

[Baeleck]

Um... Well, where did you find us. I heard we were gonna be sacrificed by goblins or something...

[Rebonack]

((Rebonack points out the tentacle attack in his last post))

Maph'tey sighs as the rubbery members grope for him and simply sweep through his body due to the fact that he's exceptionally incorporeal at the moment. Those tentacles that do pass through him crystallize and crumble moments later.

[Baeleck]

((Sorry didn't see that. Damn page change.))

Baeleck also stands and blasts a polar ray at one of the larger tentacles. He then cleaves a large mass of smaller ones with his sword, which he has, fortunatley, already got drawn.

[Landaro]

((sry, didn't get the edit :smallredface: ))

With shock Landaro realizes what he has done, but he recovers quickly as several of those black rubbery things are on deliberate approach.

Sorry, ... Guys ... I ... didn't ... mean ... to ... disturb ... your ... peace ... arg!

meanwhile he conjures a bunch of brambles that reach for some of the tentacles to wrestle them down until they stop moving. From the other hand he fires small green lightnings that disintegrate the other dark tentacles near him.

[Flying Elephant]

The Flying elephant attempts to stamp the tentacles into the ground.

"These make the nicest noise when you step on on them!" *

[Baeleck]

Baeleck peers over at Landaro.

Don't worry, we all-

He ducks as a tentacle sweeps over his head.

-we all make mistakes. It's not your fault you didn't know about the Q-word.

He gets knocked down by a tentacle, but freezes it with a cone of cold. He kicks it and it shatters.

[Landaro]

Slowly the tentacles are driven away and peace restores itself.

Removing the sweat from his forehead, Landaro looks at the mess on the floor.

What the hell was that?

He walks over to Baeleck, careful not to step on the remainder of the tentacles, to offer him a hand.

[Rebonack]

The tentacles, their purpose served, are quickly routed and return to whatever foul place they hail from.

"Don't ever say the Q-word," Maph'tey harshly admonishes the newcomer.

[Baeleck]

Baeleck explains.

Yeah, don't say the Q-word. Bad things happen, and I don't know why. It's kinda like tempting fate.

He rushes over to Mychasi.

Are you ok? Did you get hurt?

No, I'm fine. I set one on fire!

He points to one on the floor, which is scorched.

[Landaro]

I've seen this happen before. So it is tempting fate to say "qui.." he interrupts himself.

No need to tempt it all over again, huh?

Well, I aught to introduce myself. I am Landaro. I live at Dragon Manor in the Town Hills district.

[McBish]

Eric comes back inside not looking up from the ground. He still looks pale and is clutching his stomach he goes and sits down.

[Flying Elephant]

The Flying elephant leaves after stabbing a receding tentacle.

[Raistlin1040]

Yeah. Some goblins got your eggs and were going to sacrifice you when you were born to their god.

[Baeleck]

Oh, I see. Well, thank you for rescuing me!

Mychasi flies up to Landaro.

Dragon Manor! I'm a dragon!

Shal is off to the left.

Ahoy there, captain obvious...

Baeleck gives Shal a stern stare, than turns back to Landaro.

I'm Baeleck. My home is up in the mountains. This is Mychasi, the dragon, and Shal and Ethrai, my two mephits. A pleasure to meet you, Landaro.

[Rebonack]

"And I'm Maph'tey, something of a self styled explorer."

Maph'tey regards the young rogue with a look of concern.

"You don't look too well Eric. Want some medicine or something?"

[Landaro]

Landaro walks over to the man who appears to be hurt or something.

Excuse me, can I be of any help? I am quite skillful at healing.

[Baeleck]

Baeleck also looks at Eric in concern.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath bows and teleports away with Nymbryxion

[McBish]

I'm not feeling so hot. He says to no one in particular.

[Landaro]

Taking in the assembled group ...

The pleasure is on my side to meet all of you.

He turns to Mychasi.

Well, as I see you ... You remind me of a dragon who should be somewhere in this building. He wanted to wait for my return. I think his name was Shoro ... yes Shorodar, that's what he called himself. I wonder whether you have seen him.

The last words directly echo in Mychasi's head, in the old dragon tongue.

Meanwhile he reaches for Eric's head to get a better picture of his health.

[Baeleck]

Mychasi is a little confused for a moment, but in her head, it seems right to answer back in the same way.

I am afraid I have not seen another dragon around here by the name of Shorodar.

Baeleck picks Mychasi out of the air.

We have to go now, Mychasi. Ethrai, if you will...

Ethrai opens a portal, and they all step through into Baelecks hut on the other side. Baeleck waves as he steps through. A cold chill emits from the portal as it shrinks shut.

[McBish]

Eric has a pretty high fever. If you are using magic you might notice both aposion and a disease.

[Landaro]

After wishing them a goodbye, Landaro turns back to look what he can see about the man called Eric when a deep voice suddenly booms in his head.

So you are looking for me, at last? You've certainly taken your time, dragonborn!

Landaro looks around to watch for the source of the voice, until he spots Shorodar, who sits perched atop the bar and looks straight at him. The dragon is not much larger than Mychasi but older by many ages.

He isn't sure what to do first, but although he doesn't like the somewhat condescanding speach of Shorodar in his head he turns to Eric.

First things first, this looks rather bad I think.

Hey Cosmo! Can you bring me a wet towel or something? Do it quickly!

[McBish]

Eric looks up at the dragon and wonders what is going on.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey decides that it would be best to do something to help Eric right now, thus he manifests Reality Revision and uses it to attempt to completely heal the young rogue. He hopes he doesn't accidentally turn him inside out.

[McBish]

Eric coughs a bit as the posion and sickness is pulled out of his system. He looks around a bit more alert now.

[Landaro]

Calm down boy, ok?

Landaro's melodic voice has a soothing effect.

I'll see what I can do about this ...

Putting his palm back on Erics forehead to tries he discern the nature of the poisen as well as of the disease. A small part of his mind complains that he has never done such extensive delving before, but to the rest of his consciousness the knowledge was just there, only minutes ago.

[McBish]

As Landaro starts to find the info he is looking he probably notices both things making Eric sick leave his system.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey leans over the healer guy's shoulder.

"Feeling any better Eric?"

[Landaro]

Acknowledging the skills of Maph'tey with a respectful nod he turns to Eric.

You feel better? May I ask what happend to you?

[McBish]

Yeah I'm doing better now. Thanks. As for what happened... a parting gift from a old boss. He scratches his chest right above his heart.

[Rebonack]

"You seem to have a problem with that sort of thing," the Traveler comments. "Maybe you should consider a less 'people stabbing you' related line of work."

[Landaro]

Hmm .. I am not really following. This awful .. stuff you got from your former employer? You must have screwed whatever you were doing rather thoroughly.

And then, facing Maph'tey:

And what exactly do you mean by stabbing?

[McBish]

Eric shrugs. Not so much stabbing as shooting. Besides sometimes you just take the jobs you can get. And my old boss wasn't to thrilled that I quit.

[Rebonack]

"Eric here seems to have this sort of problem pretty regularly. Or at least more regularly than someone should," Maph'tey responds to the healer. "So you're sure you don't want to take a job with Gent? I'm sure he would be able to pay just as well and I'm sure the severance package would be more pleasant than getting a lead slug through your chest."

[McBish]

Crossbow bolt, probably covered in posion and what not. And like I said before, I have never meet a shopkeep that likes to hire... well people with my background to work in there stores.

[Landaro]

Not yet ready? There are other things to do, you know?

Landaro glances over to Shorodar who is still sitting on the bar, now eying him suspeciously. To Eric he says

Unfortunately I cannot continue this conversation, as much as I would like to. I have to take my leave now, but I would be pleased if you could visit me at my place. You find Dragon Manor at Town Hills. The same holds true for you, sir.

The last is directed at Maph'tey.

He then walks over to Shorodar to face him.

You have not used you room for some time so someone else is occupying it now.

And where are my things, if I may ask?

People around them only notice an annoyed twist in Landaro's face, but they get nothing of the mental conversation. The Elf and the dragon appear to simply stare at each other.

Don't make a fuss. Cosmo stored them behind the bar and I took care of some security. Onyx is waiting out back, already saddled.

How in the name of Diineia did you saddle Onyx?

Landaro doesn't notice people staring at him, when pronounces the last.

Calm down ... boy! Shorodar actually seems to be smirking.

You do not need hands to saddle a horse if you have a little magic at you disposition, do you? I just wanted to speed things up a bit.

Ok this one goes to you. Let's get my things and leave.

Shorodar points the tip of his tail to a spot behind the bar. Landaro walks around, ignoring the complaints of Cosmo, and grabs for the bundle that is nestled in between barrels and other bar provisions.

[Rebonack]

"To be completely honest I don't think Gent would much care so long as you're willing to work," the Traveler responds. "Have you ever met him before?"

He then nods to Landaro.

"I'll see about stopping by."

[McBish]

Nope I haven't. Look I ain't a shopkeep, and I never will be. So why don't you stop trying to make me into something I ain't?

[Rebonack]

"Concern for the life of others?" Maph'tey offers.

[McBish]

I've survied this long. Eric isn't sure what but something about Maph'tey sort of grinds on his nerves.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey shrugs and continues his carving.

[McBish]

Eric figures out one of the reasons Maph'tey annoys him. The giant diamond Eric shakes his head and leaves the tavern.

[Landaro]

Landaro checks his bundle. Everything is still there so Landaro contends himself.

Let's go Shorodar.

The dragon lifts off from the bar and settles on Landaro's shoulder.

Goodbye everyone! he calls into the room.

Then they leave Trog's together.

[Chaotic Bob]

Xeni walks down the stairs, an energetic Karaglen at his heels. He goes and sits at his usual table, the young dragon right with him.
Am I going to get that food now?
Yes, of course.
He orders several orders of bamhacon, most of which he proceeds to give to Karaglen, who devours it hungrily.

[AmberVael]

Crius enters the tavern, his hooded white cloak concealing his face and his armor clanking a little as he moves. He sits down in a semi-corner position, enough to where he can both watch and be among everyone.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey continues his carving. It's starting to look like a bird of some kind.

[AmberVael]

Crius looks around, then scans people's alignments.

[Chaotic Bob]

Xeni appears to be oddly immune to said scanning. Karaglen is lawful good.

Karaglen finishes the bamhacon and stretches.
How about some water to wash this down?
Xeni blinks.
Whoops, thought I got you some...
He orders a large bowl of water, setting it down next to the dragon, who proceeds to drink it slowly. Xeni turns and watches the rest of the tavern.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey's alignment is fluctuation between moderately neutral good and overwhelmingly chaotic evil.

He doesn't appear to notice the scan and continues whittling.

[AmberVael]

Crius turns his attention away from Xeni, figuring that his association with Karaglen, while perhaps not redeeming him entirely, if at all, would probably prove that he is not something to be worried about right now. Plus, association with Karaglen can be much better than anything he could do.

He is, however, very intrigued by Maph'tey. The cloaked man considers how best to start a conversation and lead him to that topic.

[Rebonack]

The Traveler somehow manages to notice the glance the newcomer is giving him at this point and gives a friendly wave.

"Good afternoon. I don't believe I've seen you in Trog's before."

[Chaotic Bob]

Xeni rubs Karaglen's head as she finishes the water.
Satisfied now with your meal?
Quite content. Do you mind if I have a look around?
Not at all.
As such, the small dragon begins to curiously poke around the tavern while Xeni sips his ale and watches.

[AmberVael]

Most likely because I haven't been in this tavern before.

[Rebonack]

"That seems like a pretty reasonable explanation to me," Maph'tey responds. "What brings you to this rather... unique port if you don't mind quelling my curiosity?"

[AmberVael]

Just doing my duty as a paladin. Best not to stay in one place, you know. You get more work done if you keep on the move.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey brightens at this.

"A paladin? I've always wanted to meet one. Aiding the weak and punishing the wicked seems like it would be a pretty fulfilling line of work. I... well... I don't think I would be cut out for it. I help people as I can, but I don't think I would be too enthusiastic about meting out divine justice. I prefer creating things over destroying things."

He sets his not even close to being finished carving down on the table.

[Chaotic Bob]

Karaglen slowly moves through the tavern and slips on a puddle, slamming into a table and dumping pepper off onto her face. She sneezes and a cloud shoots out a paralyzes a nearby NPC.
Oops, I'm sorry...
Xeni blinks and laughs.
You need to be more careful there. Ieranopalerk.
The NPC shakes himself and, no longer being paralyzed, quickly flees the tavern, raving about super-lizards.

[AmberVael]

Crius smiles a little.
Its best not to be enthusiastic about it. If you are, it can lead to the wrong path.

[Rebonack]

"That's true I suppose," Maph'tey nods. "I hope I'm not stereotyping a paladin's duties. I only know what I've been told about them. It wasn't positive for the most part, but then my 'mentor' wasn't very keen on being selfless."

[AmberVael]

Perhaps I could help you get a better perspective on paladins then?

[Rebonack]

"I would appreciate that," the Traveler responds. "Learning about people and places and customs is sort of the reason that I've been exploring."

[Chaotic Bob]

Karaglen lowers her head and walks back to Xeni.
Ah don't be depressed, it was merely an accident. You didn't actually hurt the man. Physically anyway....so, chin up.
But, I scared him so much...
But you also livened up his most likely dull day, so it evens out.
I don't think it works like that, but I'll trust your judgement.
She climbs back up and curls in his lap, staring out at everyone. Xeni laughs and pats her head, drinking his ale.

[Uberblah]

Conrad heads downstairs then out the door towards the woods.

[AmberVael]

Crius leans back and sighs. Maph'tey, should he have keen eyes, might notice a slight glint of red in Crius's eyes amidst the shadow of his hood.
A paladin, in my opinion, should never simply reach for his weapon to solve a problem. Words can save lives... and more than just the lives of the innocents you are attempting to protect.
When you do reach for your sword, it had better be the best solution.
I may not relish combat, or start with it, but as a paladin it is a necessity. A paladin will always find a creature of evil who will not yield, or a man who must be saved with a sword, and the sword alone. Time constrains us all in some situations. Words might convince an evildoer to repent... but words might not do it fast enough to save someone.
As a paladin one most be on a constant alert for evil, but that doesn't mean you have to purge it with the sword. Time, always time, will bring them justice. We have the stead of protecting others from them, and changing their ways when we can.

[Rebonack]

"It certainly seems like a noble ideal," Maph'tey responds. There isn't a hint of sarcasm in his voice. He seems to be completely sincere. "There are lots of people who are willing to just sit back and allow evil to happen, so long as it isn't happening to them. But if good people do nothing then evil has already won. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one out there lending aid where I can. Even more comforting to know that entire Orders are dedicated to it."

[AmberVael]

Crius nods slowly.
If only all of those orders were truly good.

[Uberblah]

Conrad walks in and sits at an empty table. He orders a Darknight coffee and pays with a tip when he receives it. Cosmo just scowls. Conrad observes everything in the bar as he sips his coffee.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey quirks an eyebrow.

"Would this be where the description of the stereotypical "Smite everything that's evil" is provided?"

[AmberVael]

Crius nods.
I've met a few of those groups. It was not a pleasant experience.
Practically bathing in blood is somewhat disgusting...

[Rebonack]

The Traveler seems particularly disturbed by that visual imagery.

"Well, at least you aren't like that? Right?"

[Chaotic Bob]

Xeni and Karaglen continue to silently watch the tavern.

[AmberVael]

((Despite people's annoyance with it, I still like make internal monologues... so unless Maph'tey is reading his thoughts, which I'll let him, he wouldn't have heard that part))
Of course I'm not. Why would I say so much about using words, otherwise?

[Uberblah]

Conrad sips his coffee and continues observing the tavern. He's half paying attention to the conversation between Maph'tey and Crius.

[Rebonack]

((Italics are internal monologs for him. Duly noted.))

"Just being sure I guess. Stereotypes die hard," he thinks for a moment. "Does your Order have a name? Or is there a specific deity you're dedicated to?"

[ValKey]

*Crystal heads into Trogs, looking around*

[Uberblah]

Ishmale enters right behind Crystal also looking around.

[AmberVael]

((They mean thought to any of my characters. It can also be telepathy, but I specify it when it is. Its the classic way to do it in Town. Its even in the rules I made))

Order? Deity? No. I have none, and I travel alone. I find it works best for my ways.

[ValKey]

*she takes a seat at one of the tables, dusting the furniture a little bit*

[Rebonack]

"So you're a simple champion of justice then," Maph'tey responds. "Sounds like a good life to live. I would imagine it keeps you busy."

[Uberblah]

Ishmale sits besides her and puts an arm around her.
Was there a reason you wanted to come here?

[AmberVael]

Less than you might think, but yes.

[Chaotic Bob]

Xeni turns and looks at Ishmale, raising an eyebrow. Karaglen follow his gaze, curious,

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey leans back in his chair and taps his chin whilst thinking.

"Well, my curiosity is quelled. Is there anything you wanted to ask me about?"

[ValKey]

*Crystal looks at Ishmale*wanted to hang around before we went off to the village*she looks at Xeni* you still want to come with us?

[Uberblah]

Ishmale waves at Xeni and at the new dragon.
I see you have a new dragon!! What's his or her name?
He turns to Crystal. A grin is still visible.
Sounds good to me.

[AmberVael]

I was curious... why is it that your alignment reads as two radically different alignments?

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey blinks, looking rather confused.

"My what?"

[AmberVael]

How you are aligned with the aspects of good and evil, and chaos and law. I can tell people's tendencies and nature, and you seem to be both good and evil.

[Copacetic]

Theron enters, and orders a furtune cookie and a Archon's Ale

[ValKey]

You seem in a good mood Ishmale*she watches what was going on in there*

[Uberblah]

Ishmale shrugs.
Do I? I haven't noticed.

[Rebonack]

The Traveler suddenly looks very disheartened.

"Oh. Well. It's probably because I'm technically an evil deity," he responds somewhat sheepishly. "It was sort of thrust upon me without my consent. I'm actually trying to get rid of it now."

[Chaotic Bob]

I wouldn't mind going with you.
The silver dragon looks up, noticing that they are talking about her.
My name is Karaglen, my hatching day was last night if you wish to know.

[Obsidian Blade]

Fydan's player, having gotton back online, restores Fydan's brain to her body. She blinks.
Oh, great. What did I miss?

[AmberVael]

Unusual, to say the least. I wish you luck on removing that status.

[Uberblah]

Ishmale smiles over at Karaglen.
Pleased to meet you, Karaglen. I'm Ishmale.
He looks up at Xeni.
The more the merrier!