Trog's Tavern CXLX

[Chaotic Bob]

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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!

[Chaotic Bob]

The dvati twins walk in with Floyd's guitar.
I think we could go to Inari's.
Unless there's someone in the tavern who could help.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey nods and a wagon, apparently made of glass, suddenly appears under Floyd. The corpse is then deposited there in.

"I'm going to have to let you two take him there," the Traveler responds. "I have some things to see to."

He scoops up the chest that's been sitting in the tavern all day and heads off.

[Chaotic Bob]

The twins nod and Tirre pushes the wagon into the Inari mirror. Terre follows right behind him with the guitar.

[ValKey]

*she heads into the tavern, looking around*all that and it seems to be kind of empty in here!

[Chaotic Bob]

Rizzen raises an eyebrow and nods.
A bit.

Xeni and Karaglen remain asleep at their table, having forgotten about their room. Again.

[ValKey]

*she makes a shifty look, then makes a cute frilly bow appear. She sticks it in Xeni's hair and starts to snicker* Oh well I guess you have to live with a shelly girlfriend..

[Chaotic Bob]

I can come up with ways to draw you out, I'm sure.

One of Karaglen's eyes opens a crack and begins to carefully follow ValKey.

[ValKey]

I thought I was pretty outgoing...I just got so wrapped up in things I didn't get to have a chance to really talk to too many people. I talked to Fus in the jail remember..?*she steps back looking at the now frilly Xeni and grins not noticing the dragon was looking at her*

[Chaotic Bob]

I'm mostly referring to times around me, but it doesn't hurt to occasionally be social anyway.

The wyrmling continues to watch ValKey, moving nothing except her mostly hidden eye.

[ValKey]

Oh well since I thought I would just be taking care of other dragons hatchlings all my life, having a relationship with someone is a bit surprising to me. Since my grandfather was mated to the dragon who was sort of the leader of the village, everyone was afraid of him. When I saw you stand up to him like that I felt I was finally free of his power. It's overwhelming..I keep thinking he will show up and mess things up for me. Then I realize even if he did return trying to snatch me up..you wouldn't let him do that

[Chaotic Bob]

Of course not, but he doesn't seem much of a threat anymore... Glad I could help you find a new and unexpected path in life though..

The wyrmling's tail slowly snakes up Xeni's side and flicks off the bow.

[ValKey]

It's over...but it doesn't feel like it is over. I feel like I ccan be me around you but sometimes I feel uneasy*she makes another bow appear, this one even cuter than the first one and ties it in Xeni's hair, she watches the dragon with a smirk*

[Chaotic Bob]

Uneasy about what? That your grandfather will show up? You really shouldn't worry about that.

Karaglen yawns slightly and her tail removes the new bow. She then slips out of Xeni's lap and situates herself on his head.

[ValKey]

Uneasy that..well this whole thing is too good to be true*she rubs her head, then tilts her head at the dragon, then picks up one of the ribbions and sticks it on the dragons head*

[Chaotic Bob]

As far as my knowledge goes, this seems pretty real to me.
He watches her and the wyrmling.

Karaglen's tail adjusts the bow slightly.
Looks better on me...
She grins and slowly goes back to sleep.

[ValKey]

*she puts her arm around him* I just need to try and make the Blackdragon be quiet*she looks at him knowing he has no idea about the Blackdragon*That is what we True call that voice that tells you a bunch of silly stuff that isn't true and makes you doubt yourself

[Chaotic Bob]

I see...so what's the good voice then?

[ValKey]

That is the Rainbow Dragon*she smiles a little bit*make sense?

[Renegade Paladin]

Gaheris walked in the door and sat at the bar, grinning from ear to ear.

"Good to be back," he said, half to himself and half to Paige across the bar. "Archon ale, please." He tossed several silver falcons onto the bar.

[ValKey]

*ValKey gives a wave to the person who just walked in, then bends over to pick up a ribbon tying it in her hair*

[Renegade Paladin]

Gaheris smiled and raised his just-arrived glass in ValKey's direction before downing a gulp of the ale.

[ValKey]

Hello there, nice night isn't it?*she said sounding a little bit nervous*

[Renegade Paladin]

"Oh, very good indeed," the red-haired man responded with a chuckle.

[Chaotic Bob]

Rizzen twitches out of dead time and frowns.
Well that was an oddly placed bit of dead time....
The dead time merely hides in the rafters, waiting to see if it gets to strike again.

((in other words: technical difficulties + may/may no have to leave again anyway))

He orders a Kobold Chianti and helps himself to a nearby seat, calmly contemplating the purpose of Town's temporal disturbances as he waits for it to be delivered.

[Renegade Paladin]

Gaheris drained the ale. "Well, I must be off," he said jauntily to whoever was paying attention. He dropped a couple more silver coins on the bar and promptly walked out.

[Chaotic Bob]

Rizzen waves as Gaheris leaves.
Hm...should be reaching the morning people fairly soon.

[Blood]

((Aww, this was supposed to be the big 150 (CL). Now it looks more like .... 140 10?))

[Goblin Music]

Sylk walks into trogs, sits at the bar and orders a strong coffee

[Vespe Ratavo]

Vespe walks in. Hmm... later that year....
It turns to July. Then an annoyed NPC kills Vespe and it turns back to March.

[Timberwolf]

The Alexander sisters enter, looking presentable for a change. They sit at their bar stools and order.

[Kyrian]

Jess wakes up from his spot at the bar. He looks around.

[Castaras]

Helen teleports in and orders a DLB. She swallows it whole and gets out her teddy.

[Timberwolf]

The Alexanders are discussing Nitrous Oxide today, whatever that is.

[Kyrian]

Jess eavesdrops on the sisters.

[Timberwolf]

"It's a bad idea, she won't take it"

"How much have we done to that thing ? Course she will, Frank says it'll work"

"Frank's also the person who mounted that Gauss Rifle on that Chieftain tank. That didn't work so well"

"Well he is a certifiable mechanical genius"

"Certifiable is certainly the word alright"

[Castaras]

Helen stands up and wanders out of the tavern.

[Kyrian]

Jess continues to listen in, wondering what they're talking about, and how much it's worth.

[Timberwolf]

"Look, you cannot seriously believe that that chassis will take the sheer power of that thing. How much have we put into this ? I don't want to see it turned into a twisty pile of worthless scrap."

"Ok, so lets strengthen in a bit."

"And how are we going to do that Miss Genius ?"

"Platinum and Steel rods. Frank'll knock some up for us."

"Ok, we'll try it later. I swear though, if this thing twists in 2 or gets stolen, it's your fault."

[Kyrian]

Jess keeps listening and makes note to find what they're talking about.

[Timberwolf]

"Frank is going to laugh his backside off when we tell him this."

"Yeah, well, it'll be powerful though, probably the most powerful thing he'll ever have made."

"Aside from the Cobra, that was pretty damn powerful."

"He used platinum rods for that as well."

""We're going to need platinum all over to compensate for the force of this thing, not just the rods, she'll need platinum pistons too and a block."

"Going to cost then."

They then sit back, glance at Jess and start discussing something called an XL Fusion engine.

[Kyrian]

Jess raises an eyebrow, wondering how expensive all this stuff would be.

[Timberwolf]

"I still say the 520 is underpowered."

"For a large one, yes. Anyway, lets not worry about that. Where are going to get all this platinum ?"

"Probably the mine, gonna cost an arm and a leg though. Dwarves are really hard nosed."

"What about the Omnishop ?"

"Not for this, it's too easy. Far too easy."

[Kyrian]

Jess scratches at the chains on his arms as he keeps listening.

[Exachix]

Karaki wanders into trogs and gets a Dragon's Fire Breath, and begins to drink.

[Timberwolf]

"I know, lets see if Franks got her going when we get back to the garage, she's bound to be a bit unwilling and in need of TLC so replacing a load of stuff with brand shiny new ultra valuable bits won't hurt at all. I'm still not convinced that she'll handle the sheer amount of torque and power you're talking about though. That'd be more than I've ever come across and I've come across a lot. Remember when Elminster....

The rest of the sentence is lost in the glass of DFB

[Baeleck]

The Masked One teleports in at the bar. He orders a Guilders Ale and then takes a long drink from it and wipes his mouth.

[Kyrian]

Jess turns around and gives a small grin. If he played his cards correctly, he could see whatever it was the girls were talking about.

[Timberwolf]

The Alexanders resume their discussion about the XL 520 Fusion engine and order more drinks.

Then

"Shall we go and see what the man's done ? Should be interesting."

"Nahhh, it'll keep, anticipation makes things all the sweeter."

[Kyrian]

Jess gives a small frown.

[Timberwolf]

"Stuff it, lets go back to the garage and see"

The sisters nail their DFB's and, grinning like children at Christmas, head out of the door in the direction of their garage.

[Kyrian]

Jess silently gets up and leaves.

[Baeleck]

The Masked One gives a small sigh, pleased with the lack of people in the tavern. Not geting many moments of quiet normally, he takes the oppertunity to take a doze by the fire.

[Exachix]

Karaki sighs and orders a Bamhacon and a muffin.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul wakes up. He looks around, and not seeing someone, goes over to the bar with a small sigh. He orders a drink.

[Exachix]

Karaki eats some bamhacon and looks at Nazgul, before turning back to his Bamhacon.

[Goblin Music]

Sylk leaves the tavern

[Baeleck]

The Masked One falls asleep properly, now oblivious to everything that's going on in the tavern. It has been a long time since he has had a peaceful rest, so is unlikley to awaken for some time.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul takes a swig of his drink, with another sigh.

[Castaras]

Helen reappears and orders a drink.

[The Fool]

The Fool walks inside the bar. He takes a seat at a barstool and cradles a glass filled with a Rust Monster between his hands. He hums lightly to himself and dusts some snow off of his shoulders.

[Deadly]

Aeri walks in and looks around. Seeing Nazgul she smiles and waves at him before taking a seat next to him at the bar, ordering a glass of wine Good evening.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul returns her smile. Good evening to you as well, Lady Aeri. He hands Cosmo several gold pieces to pay for her drink.

[Deadly]

She smiles and bows her head a bit Thank you. How are you today?

[The Fool]

He places his golden mace on the counter in front of him and sips his Rust Monster lightly. He continues humming his melodic tune.

[Kyrian]

I'm getting through ok. And yourself?

[Deadly]

I'm doing well. It's been nice and peaceful for a while now.

[Castaras]

Helen finishes her DLB and orders another.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles, and turns the smile to his drink. Yes, it has.

[The Fool]

The Fool places his hand on the head of the mace and a large whisp of grayish-blue smoke seeps off of it, whisping up to the ceiling.

"It has been quite peaceful. Besides you attempting to kill me in a rage that is. I understand and forgive your rash actions however."

[Fuum Bango]

Fuum slumps onto a stool next to The Fool, he takes a pad of paper from his robes and starts doodling.
"Hurrrm"

[Deadly]

Aeri smiles and sips her wine, then looks up a bit thoughtfully

[Kyrian]

Nazgul looks back at her. Yes?

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth wakes up. She orders a glass of water and sips it, staring into the fire.

Helen finishes her DLB and orders 20 more. She picks them up with her magic and fades away.

[The Fool]

The Fool glances over at Fuum, taking in his appearance. (( What does he look like? )) He removes his hand from the mace's round head and goes back to cradling his drink between his hands.

He glances over at Nazgul and adds, "By the way, ignorance is not bliss. Recognizing the problem is better than attempting to ignore it. Which, I assure you, will not work out as you planned."

[Deadly]

Aeri shakes her head a bit Sorry, just thinking a bit.

[Kyrian]

Oh ok. Nazgul looks at his drink, debating if he should just do as Libris suggested.

[Deadly]

Aeri smiles a bit So, what brings you here to this Town? I don't think I ever got to ask you.

[Fuum Bango]

((I think this is it, I'm new to forums in general, http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2136990&postcount=366))

Fuum grins with pride at the pad and then folds the piece of paper in half.
"Tha' water stuff please" he shouts at the barkeep.

[Kyrian]

I like to travel. I've been to a bunch of places, and found myself walking right into this Town one day. Nice place...good people. Nazgul keeps staring at his glass.

[The Fool]

(( As am I, I don't even have a character section. I prefer to just explain his appearance. ))

The Fool tips his red dragon skull hat slightly to Fuum and sips his drink. He immediately looks at Fuum's horns and traces the tattoos with his eyes.

[Deadly]

Indeed, an odd place, but the people I've met so far are nice. She looks at him for a moment Is something wrong?

[Kyrian]

Not really...just...wondering if I should follow a friend's suggestion...

[Fuum Bango]

Fuum downs his glass of water and orders another, tapping his feet feverishly as he waits.
Fuum stares straight ahead with a smile on his dirty face and shouts,
"How comes your wearing a dead lizardy thing on your 'ed?"

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth chuckles quietly, sipping her drink.

[The Fool]

(( I've been here for three days and already people are starting to not acknowledge me, happy day. ))

"This?" He points at his red dragon skull cap. "Because I killed the damned thing. It attacked me on command from its master and I beat it to death with my mace. I thought I might as well make a trophy out of it. Its skin fetched a nice price on the market as well." He winks at Nazgul the anthropomorphic black dragon.

"What's your name horned one?"

[Deadly]

Aeri nods, considering that for a moment Choices can be difficult, the best advice is usually to let your heart guide you. May I ask what it is about?

[Kyrian]

My feelings for another... Nazgul gives a small sigh and drinks most of his drink.

[Fuum Bango]

He points to himself, "Fuum. I got it on account of the sound fire makes when it comes out of the caverns of my old home. Fuum"

[Deadly]

Oh... she looks down a bit Are your feelings not returned?

[The Fool]

"A sound name if I have ever heard one. I have to remember that if you ever do something noteworthy." He winks slightly and inconspicuously. He pushes the mace around on the table, spinning it in a wide circle.

[Kyrian]

...I don't know.

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth waves a hand at the fire. She stares into it a while longer.

[Deadly]

You haven't told her how you feel then?

[Kyrian]

Technically? No. Not really sure how to approach her with it.

[Fuum Bango]

"What is your name? is it Wyrmfoe? Is it? I bet it is! I once guessed a grey lady's name right, so she didn't eat me."

Fuum twists his face, not really sure if he liked that memory.

[Deadly]

She nods and looks at her wine with a faint sigh I may not be the best to ask for advice in such matters... she looks back up How long have you known her?

[Kyrian]

A couple of weeks? Nazgul looks at her.

[The Fool]

The Fool shakes his head, "No, I am not worthy of such a claim or title. Truth be told I do not have a vendetta against the wyrms, but I fought anythng that got in the way of peace in the realm. Truth be told I have no name anymore, all my claims and titles were stripped after my king died and I was left with but a name that the son's court called me. They said I was a fool for helping the old man and believing so staunchly in fighting the demons taking over the commonfolks' hearts and minds.

"So I have been wandering for a while since, with no true name but the monicker of The Fool weighing heavy on my shoulders. I have begeted many tales and told many as well in the time after, mastering my craft of poetry and tales."

[Deadly]

She nods I don't know, but being open about it probably works best. These feelings of yours won't do you any good if they never see the light of day, and the longer you consider the more difficult it'll be in the end. she sighs a bit

[Kyrian]

Aeri...? Nazgul asks, his voice a bit quieter than normal.

[Castaras]

Yu'lo'toth sighs and falls asleep again.

[Deadly]

Aeri looks at him Yes?

[Kyrian]

He lowers his eyes to the floor as he thinks for a moment, and then finally speaks. I've....I've become attracted....to you...

[Fuum Bango]

Fuum turns to The Fool, his simple mind attemps to form some new emotion... pity. He taps his left foot, then his right. Then he grins.

"You fought demons? I want to stop demons coming to town!" he unfolds his piece of paper, "Its a design for something I call The Guard!" he almost jumps off his stool, "Its going to help, I think...I think"
The drawing on the paper is simple triangle with a horizonal line through it.

[Castaras]

A marilith appears in the tavern and slithers up to Cosmo.

Get me...20 barrels of your...DLBs. Make it quick.

[Deadly]

Aeri looks at him, obviously surprised I... she look down a bit, unsure I don't know what to say.

[Goblin Music]

Valic watches the marilith interested.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul turns back to his drink, not sure what else he can say at this point.

[Castaras]

The marilith glares at Valic while Cosmo goes to get the twenty barrels of beer.

What you looking at?

[Deadly]

Aeri looks back up at him Sorry, it's just... it's just a bit sudden. We... barely know each other.

[Goblin Music]

Valic ponders his answer then decides to answer truthfully you, i am looking at you

[Kyrian]

You shouldn't be the sorry one...I should be. I know we barely know each other...but I find that I want to know more about you. I'm...I'm sorry...

[Castaras]

Yes I know that stupid. What do you want?

[Goblin Music]

Nothing ((OOC: what is a marilith?)) absolutely nothing

[Castaras]

(( A large demon (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/demon.htm#marilith) ))

Then why were you staring at me eh?

She begins teleporting the barrels away.

[Deadly]

It's ok. I'm glad you told me. she looks down sadly It's just... she shakes her head and looks back up, quickly wiping a tear away I'd love to get to know you better, too.

[Goblin Music]

((cool))
i was ... no reason at all.

[Kyrian]

What's wrong, Aeri? Nazgul looks at her, with concern in his eyes.

[Fuum Bango]

Fuum runs off, leaving his pencils and paper behind.

[Castaras]

Then get your darned eyes off me, 'less you want to be mutilated and tortured for the next century.

Cosmo glares at her.

What? I ain't paying for that!

[Deadly]

Just... some memories. she sighs and orders another glass of wine.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul pays again for her drink, and gives her a small smile. Do you want to talk about it? It's ok if you don't, I'll understand.

[Deadly]

Aeri thinks Maybe another time, and somewhere else. she looks around a bit before turning back to him and smiles a bit

[Kyrian]

So you know what brought me here. How about you? Nazgul smiles back at her.

[Jacklu]

Rex (male) enters the tavern. He looks around before taking a seat at one of the tables.

[Deadly]

Oh, well, I was sent here by my lord and god to hunt down a criminal. That's what eventually lead to our fight with Andracil. It's a long story.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul keeps smiling. I have time if you'd like to tell me.

[McBish]

Eric comes inside licking his fingers clean he looks around as he takes a seat at the bar.

[Castaras]

The marilith smirks at the angry Cosmo and fades away again.

[Goblin Music]

Fine, here and Valic tosses a Pp at cosmo

[Jacklu]

Rex pulls out a long sheet of paper. The paper is covered from top to bottom with names that have been crossed out. He pulls out a black sharpie and crosses off the final name. Back to square one. He returns th paper to his pocket and orders a drink.

[Deadly]

Aeri smiles and thinks, trying to decide where to begin I am a paladin of Shoar, which is both the name of my god and the empire he rules. For about 150 years, we've been at war with the followers of another god. That's really another story, though.

The criminal's name was Jadic. A cold blooded murderer claiming to be on the side of our enemies, though that was just a cover. He probably caused more trouble than any others, and we had been hunting him for a long time, until he somehow managed to slip through a portal and hide here. I was sent to find him and bring him back to recieve judgement.. she pauses to sip her wine

[Kyrian]

Nazgul nods, listening intently.

[Jacklu]

Rex downs his drink in one swig. He stands to leave and manages to trip over his own feet. He falls forward and his head connects with the edge of a nearby table with a sickening *Crack*. His body crumples to the floor and a small pool of blood starts to form around his head.

[Deadly]

When I came here at first, I managed to track him down and stop him from murdering Libris. I'm still not sure why, but he seemed obsessed with killing her and had apparently tried a few times before.

The real reason he was here was probably to gather resourced for the war back home. He was at the time working for Andracil, though at first we didn't know that. Eventually his obsession with Libris and this Town angered Andracil, and she betrayed him, telling us where he was hiding.

Libris and I managed to track him down and... kill him. she stops, looking down, sighing I might as well tell... Jadic was my brother.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul reaches out and gently lays a clawed hand on her shoulder. I'm sorry to hear that...

[McBish]

Eric moves to a comfortable spot by the fire and falls asleep.

[Deadly]

She looks down into her wine I used to be like him... many years ago. And for a moment, during that fight, I... slipped. she sighs There was no justice, it was... I murdered him in a mindless rage.

[Fuum Bango]

Fuum moves to a comfortable spot in the fire and falls asleep.

[Kyrian]

Hey... Nazgul tries to get her to look up so he can look her in the eyes. I know the state of mind all too well. I can't understand the fullness of the story, but I can understand the state of mind you went through...

[Jacklu]

Rex moans quietly and slowly manages to stand up. Aww shock that hurt. She looks down at her chest. Shock, blood all over my only shirt. Does this town have a laundrymat? or maybe a tailor?

[Deadly]

She looks up at him sadly I have fought my past for so long, tried to bury it, but it keep haunting me. But this was too much. At that point I could easily have subdued him and brought him home to recieve a proper trial... But I didn't. All because of my blood.

[Kyrian]

Don't blame yourself Aeri... ((Brb))

[Jacklu]

Rex sighs and heads out the door as his/her player heads to his next class.

[Deadly]

((Ok))

I don't... I blame my blood.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul looks at her. Hey...you're preaching to the choir here...I mean, look at me. I blame my blood constantly for just about everything.

[Deadly]

She smiles a bit I know... I just can't let it take over like that. I need to control it, and that fight showed that I have failed to do so. she sighs

[Kyrian]

Well, I'm willing to help you however I can.

[Deadly]

She smiles Thank you. I don't know how you can help, but I appreciate it. she looks thoughtful while fiddling a bit with a simple silver ring

[Kyrian]

Nazgul notices the ring. What's that you got there?

[Deadly]

She looks down at the ring It's... what keeps me from going berserk all the time. It used to be an amulet, and that's what caused the trouble with that fight... amulets can be torn off easily when things get rough. It also suppresses my ability to change shape. That's an unwanted side-effect, though.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul raises an eyebrow. You can change shape?

[Deadly]

Aeri sighs and nods. She hesitates a bit, then takes the ring off and stands up, concentrating. A pair of shadowy, draconic wings grow from her back, and her hands grow into long, dark claws. I hate this form... she frowns, then changes into a black wolf instead.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles as he watches her.

[Deadly]

Aeri turns back to her human self and puts the ring back on before sitting down I like the wolf form. I wish I had enough control to risk not wearing the ring. she sighs

[Kyrian]

Nazgul looks at her. Like I said, I'll help however I can. He motions to a gold ring on his hand. You're not the only one here that can change shape, though mine is only thanks to the ring.

[The Fool]

(( Got distracted... ))

The Fool glances over at Gender Bender Rex while he swings his gold mace in between several fingers. He absentmindedly starts munching on some peanuts and cackles with delight as he notices the crowd of people.

[Deadly]

She looks at the ring and nods What shapes can you take?

[Kyrian]

Nazgul shrugs. Anything. I've yet to really find something I can shift to with this thing.

[Deadly]

Aeri smiles That must be useful.

[Kyrian]

Sometimes. Mostly when I deal with places, or sometimes even people that won't accept me for who I am.... He smiles back. Good to know people here do though.

[Deadly]

I know how that is. I never reveal what I am back home. My kind is not exactly favored there. It's more relaxed here.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul nods and takes a sip of his drink.

[Deadly]

She smiles and sips her wine So, what do you do? Aside from being here, talking to me.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles at his drink as he thinks of things. Hmm..wow...it's hard to find an answer to that now. I know I can say there's really not much else I'd rather do besides that... He takes another sip of his drink. I've wandered around mostly. Seen some of the places.

[Deadly]

She smiles I'm glad you've wandered by here. Do you have any plans? Or will you just see where your feet and heart takes you?

[Kyrian]

No plans as of now. My feet are fine staying here so far, and my heart....

[Deadly]

She nods, thinking.

[Kyrian]

...my heart says to stay here, where you are. And to get to know you more... Nazgul gives a small, shy smile.

[Deadly]

She smiles at him, though is obviously a bit concerned

[Kyrian]

What? Did I say something wrong?

[Deadly]

She shakes her head and smiles No, no, it's fine. Don't mind me, I'm just... unused to this, and still a bit surprised.

[Kyrian]

I know...I'm sorry...it's all new for me too..

[Deadly]

She nods, and thinks I just need a little time. She sighs and looks at her empty glass I probably should be going now, too.

[Kyrian]

Thank you...

[The Fool]

The Fool stands and dusts off his shirt. He sighs mightily and walks towards the door, the weight of the leather armor and mace slowing him slightly. Anyone looking at him would be able to get a good look at the crossbow in his belt, crafted of dark strong wood and looking like it was accurate enough to find your neck from a hundred paces away. He gently opens the door and steps through slowly. He sighs as the cold air wafts over him and kicks the door closed behind him, a loud slam following his departure.

[Deadly]

Thank you, too. she stands up and smiles Take care, Nazgul. She gives him a friendly hug, then leaves

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles. Take care as well, Aeri...

[McBish]

Eric wakes up and glances around.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul finishes his drink, still smiling.

[McBish]

Eric glances at Nazgul but quickly decides that he isn't the kind of mark Eric is interested in.

[Kyrian]

Nazgul orders a glass of wine and looks around the tavern.

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar and Snowraven enter the bar needing a drink after all the excitement. They find some NPC's had been sitting in their bar stools and had changed the height. They quickly re extend them to their maximum height.

[McBish]

Eric glances over at the sisters his eyes automatically searching for a coin purse.

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar's handbag is at her side.

They order DFB's from Cosmo.

[Renrik]

A goblin puts a sign up on the street outside Trog's Tavern:



PEOPLE OF THE TOWN!

The struggle of the opressed peoples of the world continues ever onward! The forces of greed, of hatred, are forever seeking to oppose the rise of the People! Show your support for the Revolution! Attend the rally at Dockside, and hear the voice of the People! Let your voice join those who cry out for justice in this world! The Rally awaits!

[McBish]

Eric keeps an eye on the handbag discretly trying to see how much gold is in it.

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar pays off her and Snowravens tab with gold from the handbag.

[McBish]

Eric sighs and leaves the tavern.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

The door opens and El Jaspero steps in. "Ahoy, all!" he cries to the crowd with a smile and a wave. He sits at the bar and, after a moment of silent musing, fixes himself a Jasphattan with near-giddiness.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath teleports in, looking certainly different. ((Don't feel like writing the description again. Basicly he looks all evil)) He marches up to the counter and pulls out his sword.
Alright gnome. Hand over all the money. Right now!
((Someone else will need to play Cosmo. If I did, he'd just hand it all over))

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

El Jaspero gives Erkath a dry look as Cosmo rolls his eyes and walks away. Muggers, no manners.

"Excuse me...you're not intending to rob my bar, are you?"

[Raistlin1040]

Attempting? It would seem so. As the gnome doesn't want to hand it over, it seems I'll just have to kill someone. Any reccomendations on who to kill first?

[Rebonack]

At this exact moment Maph'tey walks into the tavern.

He then gives Ekrath an odd look.

"You looked much less sinister last time I saw you..."

[Timberwolf]

"Well, I suggest you try yourself because that's probably what'll happen" suggests a snide voice from somewhere around the bar.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath looks confused for a second
In what warped plane is this? When a lowly commoner like yourself could know a great god like me? Trust me. If we'd met, then you would have died on the spot.

[Rebonack]

"I'm a commoner now?" Maph'tey responds. "News to me. What are you a god of, by the way? The High Father of Making an Idiot of Yourself?"

He shrugs and takes a seat at the table where he left his carving the other day.

"I was wondering where that went..." he picks up the statue and sticks it in his satchel.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

The Pirate King shrugs and turns back to his drink. "Great god indeed, resorting to common thievery. We're all very impressed. Go use your world-shattering powers to rob an old lady or something."

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath angrily swings his sword, missing Maph'tey but tragicly killing an innocent NPC.

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar looks at th El Jaspero.

"Who is this unusual muppet ? Your new live act ?"

[Rebonack]

The Traveler glares at the oily black aura'ed demi-god.

"You did not just kill an innocent person while I was sitting right here," he stands, his eyes flaring silver. He then points at the man laying in a pool of his own blood. "Nope, apparently you did. Too bad for you."

He points a single finger at Ekrath.

"Crystallize."

((I bring this up because Vael made this mistake. God's are immune to transmutation, such as petrifaction. Crystallize is the equivalent of a conjuration (creation) spell and as such isn't covered by the immunity.))

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

El J rolls his eye. "Nice one. Next time try hitting the person you're aiming at."

He shrugs at Nightstar. "I've been gone a bit, so I'm not sure what the current entertainment roster is, but it does seem quite possible."

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath is briefly crystalized. However the black aura begins seeping through, creating cracks. The crystal begins to split and then it shatters. Ekrath's eyes are completely red. ((Just because I'm not immune, doesn't mean I don't get to make a save)) He then stabs at the Traveler.

[Timberwolf]

"You need to speak to whoevers organising that. There is no way he's for real is there ?"

She looks at Ekrath

"You're not for real are you ? You're an illusion right ?"

[Jacklu]

Rex enters the tavern. Her long black hair is tied back in a braid and her white t-shirt is stained with dried blood. She heads to the bar and orders a glass of water.

[Raistlin1040]

"You need to speak to whoevers organising that. There is no way he's for real is there ?"

She looks at Ekrath

"You're not for real are you ? You're an illusion right ?"
Ekrath smirks
Come and find out.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

El Jaspero nods to Nightstar in agreement. "Yeah...I've seen evil. Lots and lots and lots and lots of evil, in this place. This is more sort of, I dunno...boastfully nasty? Slightly wicked jerk? It's just not working for me."

[Timberwolf]

"I've had a rough day. Someone's stolen my baby from under my nose and she got wrecked. He then decided to fight me. He ended up hanging by his thumbs outside the tavern with his arse painted blue. I've had a long, tiring day and I came in here to relax. Now, I have an illusion running around trying to rob the bar and murdering people. Why don't you go and boil your head ?"

She nods at El J.

"Yep, I've been evil myself and believe me, wards or not, this place wouldn't still be standing. Of course, the bouncers would have thrown me out before I got going. It's hard being evil when you're 4ft 10

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath swings his blade at incredible speed towards Nightstar ((He's not an illusion. He's real))

[Flabbicus]

Flabbicus enters and glances over at the broken body on the floor and Ekrath's bloody sword.

Wanton murder, how repulsive. Amateur.

He walks up to the bar and grabs a Mindflayer Mead, making horrific sucking noises as he inhales it.

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar's left hand comes up holding her own blade and blocks. Her right draws her other blade.

Snowraven comes up to back her up

"Back off boy wonder."

[Rebonack]

((This is true!))

The stab hits home, biting into Maph'tey flank. The Traveler grimaces, but he doesn't appear to be quite as injured as one would expect him to be. He follows with a set of darting counterblows.

He has no weapon and he appears to be striking with nothing more than his extended index fingers. But it isn't the appendages that are dangerous, it’s the vortex of distorted continuum around them, the very contact of which can rend flesh and shatter bone, that is the threat.

"Normally I go non-lethal, but I think I'll make an exception."

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

"And this, this...sword-thing," El J waves his hand dismissively. "You're trying to convince me a god just walks around swinging a sword at stuff? That's pathetic. At least give us some pyrotechnics or something, a show to enjoy."

He gives a bored sigh and draws an ornate flintlock pistol from his coat. "Fine."

[Jacklu]

Rex takes her glass and watches the other patrons of the tavern. She sips the water slowly. Does anyone here know where I can buy a new shirt? This one's covered in blood and I can't find a laundry mat anywhere in this town.

[Timberwolf]

Snowraven calls

"The Omnishop, I hear they're good"

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath dodges most of the attacks but gets hit by one. His aura dims and he looks normal for a second.
Help...me.
The aura ignites again and he launches two bolts of pure force energy at Maph'tey and Nightstar
Silence fools!

[Flabbicus]

I do not think it wise to taunt the enraged psychopath with the glowing aura and pointy weaponry. That may just be my illithid self-preservation instinct kicking in though. Its hard to resist the urge to mind control all of the patrons and sacrificing them to cover my escape. On that note...

The illithid activates his slippers and carries his glass up the wall, keeping all of the liquid in the glass somehow.

He clearly desires death. When he's asking for help he obviously means "Release me from this eternal torment by cutting off my head."

[Dartonus]

The panda bandit walks in in hybrid form and tosses a card to the bartender. the card reads:
One Bamboo salad, please!
-The Panda Bandit
when it arrives, he sits down and begins eating.

[McBish]

Eric walks in and edges around the fight towards the bar.

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

"Ooooh, possessing an innocent. Original, Mister Evil God Thing." El J leans back and sips his drink.

[Jacklu]

Rex nods to Snowraven. Thanks, I'll check there later. She watches Ekrath fight with mild interest. What'r they fighting about?

[Timberwolf]

Nightstars shadow steps in front of her and absorbs the blast.

Ekrath might want to look at his feet where his shadow is trying to remove itself from his feet.

Snowraven draws her sword and stands by Nightstar. "Nothing right now, just trying to not get killed."

[Raistlin1040]

Innocent? Obviously you have no idea of what this guy did before he came to the Town.

[Rebonack]

The bolt of Force is greedily devoured by a silvery nimbus that suddenly springs around Maph'tey. He quirks his eyebrow at the 'help me' bit and decides to try something else.

He casts Protection From Evil on Ekrath.

[Dartonus]

The Panda bandit looks up, done with his salad, and fiddles with the gold he put on the counter. He shoots a hand crossbow in a ranged sneak attack at El Jaspero, shifts into panda form, and heads for the door. the coins are arranged into a sentence:
SNEAK ATTACK!

[Timberwolf]

"Do I look like I give a monkeys ? Do you have the slightest comprehension what I did before I came here ?"

[Raistlin1040]

The spell fizzles around Ekrath, not doing anything.

[Flabbicus]

The illithid responds to Rex's question, except it sounds like someone is shouting directly into his cerebellum.

Either someone insulted her ponytail, or she started wantonly killing people because she has some issue. Most likely due to possession him being possessed. I wonder what gender he is, never could tell with elves.

He scrutinizes Ekrath.

[Jacklu]

Want some help?

[El Jaspero, the Pirate King]

"Rats." El J looks at the dart sticking through his coat, having narrowly missed his shoulder, with a sigh. "The missus'll never forgive me." He idly plucks the arrow out and sets it on the counter.

[Timberwolf]

"Uh, who was the panda ?"

[Rebonack]

The Traveler glares in annoyance at the fizzled spell and centers a Greater Dispel on Ekrath. Fortunately for Maph'tey, due to the fact he's technically a deity the normal 'mortal magic like this doesn't work on gods' clause doesn't apply.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath looks around and shoots a homing fireball at Snowraven.



The Greater Dispel spell also fails ((But for the reason that Ekrath and the posseser are more or less 1 being now.))

[McBish]

Eric watches the fight careful not to get to close.

[Timberwolf]

Snowraven takes the fireball in the torso and flies across the room. Nightstar launches a flurry of kicks at Ekrath.

[Jacklu]

Rex sighs. Screw it, I'm getting involved if only to make me feel better....... She sighs again. Could somebody please knock me out?

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath blocks the kicks with his arm and winces. He then swings the sharp part of his blade at Rex.

[Goblin Music]

Valic starts to sing (Suggestion to stop)

[Rebonack]

((Did it work on any of his gear though? Or any active spells he might have on him?))

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar uses the momentum raised through the kicks to vault Ekarths head and slice down at it with her cold iron sword.

A scorched Snowraven stands up and fires an enervation at Ekrath

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath makes his will save.

edit: ((He didn't have any buffs and his gear wouldn't be affected I think)) Ekrath turns his head slightly and the blade makes a clean cut on his cheek, drawing blood but not significantly hurting him. ((No idea what an enervation is.))

[Goblin Music]

Suggestion! (again to stop) he belows

[Jacklu]

Rex pulls back with lightning speed and watches the blade fly past. Now that was just ru- Her foot slips on some spilled water and she tumbles back, smacking her head against the bar. She crumples to the floor unconscious.

[Rebonack]

((Dispel can render an item mundane so long as it isn't an artifact.))

[Raistlin1040]

The suggestion fails (again)

((Sword is an artifact, armor is not.))

[McBish]

Eric sits back and watches the fight.

[Timberwolf]

The tidgy assassin lands gracefully.

Ok, now what ?

She launches another flurry of attacks with her swords and feet.

Snowraven fires a fireball at Ekrath

[Flabbicus]

The illithid sneak attack flings a few throwing spikes at Ekrath in annoyance, all aimed at his head with deadly accuracy.

[Raistlin1040]

Ekrath parries the sword and feet attacks, but is hit by the fireball. He stumbles and the spikes fly past him. He then gets up, a smoke rising from him.