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Project Wish _ PW Roleplay _ Hankellin's Revenge: Game Play
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 3 2006, 06:02 PM
(OOC: To set the scene, Generic town, generic world.)
(To Redwolf)
It has been raining for the past fortnight and you ride up to the small walled town that you got directions to from the last place you were at.
The mud splatters up your horse's legs to coat your boots in a thick clinging mess.
You see a faint light coming through the gaps in the wood used to shut the gate...
(To Gassy)
The goblin chief is not pleased. You can tell by the frown he is wearing and the fact that the guards holding your arms are twisting them just beyond the point of pain.
(In Goblin)"Well??? What have to to say for yourself? How can you defend eating all the turnips the tribe had in the food burrow?"
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 3 2006, 07:19 PM
Gassy trembles and struggles against the pain, (In Goblin) "They were... ahh.. cursed! Cursed! I did it to protect the Horde! Long Live the Horde!" The fat, runty goblin struggles against the guards, "Now I shall suffer the curse, of the.. Cursed Turnips! The Horde has been saved! Long Live the Horde!" Gassy shakes and horrible sounds escape from his body, a smell follows that would rot flowers, "It's the curse! Ooohh! The curse!"
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 3 2006, 08:23 PM
(To Redwolf)
It has been raining for the past fortnight and you ride up to the small walled town that you got directions to from the last place you were at.
The mud splatters up your horse's legs to coat your boots in a thick clinging mess.
You see a faint light coming through the gaps in the wood used to shut the gate...
*RedWolf pets his mount* Well girl, another town in the middle of no-where.
*He rides up to the gate, using his stick to knock on the wooden doors*
Hello?
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 4 2006, 12:17 AM
"A curse you say? Well, I will give you a curse. The worse curse any goblin has ever faced. Exile." The chief leans back a horrendous smile tugging at his lips exposing the pointed and discolored tips of his teeth.
The gaurd on your right gives your arma a slightly harder twist and lets out a gutteral laugh..
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 4 2006, 12:21 AM
*He rides up to the gate, using his stick to knock on the wooden doors*
Hello?
"Eh? Wha's that? Som'on at the gate?" An elderly man pulls back a board in the gate and peers out. From the way he is squinting it seems obvious he cannot see too well.
"Wha's yer business 'ere in Tarpint? I can na' open ta gates fer no reason."
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 4 2006, 12:15 PM
"Wha's yer business 'ere in Tarpint? I can na' open ta gates fer no reason."
Red looks at his horse and grins, then looks back towards the man.
"Well good sir I was hoping for a good nights rest, as you can see a storm is rolling in and I wouldn't want Tela and myself catching a cold during the night."
Red half grins at the man scratching Telas neck.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 4 2006, 01:56 PM
The gaurd on your right gives your arma a slightly harder twist and lets out a gutteral laugh..
"AAAIIEIEEE!!! Gassy screams, squirms and writhes in pain, "AARrrgghh!!" Gassy tries to bite at the guards, "Hissssss!! Ack! (in goblin) Forgive me your majesty! Have pity on my goblin skin! "
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 4 2006, 02:05 PM
"Well good sir I was hoping for a good nights rest, as you can see a storm is rolling in and I wouldn't want Tela and myself catching a cold during the night."
Red half grins at the man scratching Telas neck.
"A good nigh's rest you say? Well, the Broken Wheel Inn is the place fer ya ta go."
He moves back and you hear a creaking and rattle as the gate swings inward wide enough for you to ride through...
"Sorry 'bout ta gate, there be goblins about an' they be an vicious band here."
He points down the muddy stret and you see a building with light spilling fromt he open door. A broken wagon wheel is leaning at the hitching post. A large barded horse is tied there.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 4 2006, 02:21 PM
(OOC: I am going to take a small liberty with your character here.)
The gaurd on your left looses his grip, but the one holding your right arm just grabs tighter. You manage to twist enough to get a good bite on the gaurd still holding onto you.
He responds with a cuff to the back of you head.
Eyes watering and head spinning you look up to see the chief's smile broaden.
"Forgive you? Never!!!! But I will show you a small ptiy. Go to the human village and steal a horse. Bring that to me and you may rejoin the horde."
The chieftan rubs his gnarled hands in open greed.
"Take him and place him on the road and set him on his way." The Chief turns and walks out not even glancing back.
The gaurds drag you out of the warren and strip you to nothing..
Laughing the one you bit throws a jagged stone in the mud.
"Take that and finish yourself... I was supposed to give you a dagger" He rubs the bite and turns to leave. Both gaurds leave you to your cunning...
The town is a mile or more down the road.. and you hear thunder in the distance.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 4 2006, 06:10 PM
(ooc: LUV it! 
/ooc)
Gassy, feeling relief to still be alive, squats down in the dirt and watches until the goblin guards disappear. Sniffing the air & peeking about, Gassy looks for an easy climb & checks the horizon from a tree limb. He shakes his fist in the direction the guards went, "Grrr..... Rotten, no good, dagger STEALER!!" Gassy quickly hides, realizing he shouldn't be shouting. Waiting until all sounds quiet, and no dangers hang in the air, Gassy hops to the ground & runs at high speed on all fours, -leaving the sharp rock behind, but gaining in speed. As Gassy has nothing, and is wearing nothing, he is in true goblin form ( ). Gassy heads off to the human village, enjoying the look of the approaching storm.
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 4 2006, 07:14 PM
He moves back and you hear a creaking and rattle as the gate swings inward wide enough for you to ride through...
"Sorry 'bout ta gate, there be goblins about an' they be an vicious band here."
He points down the muddy stret and you see a building with light spilling fromt he open door. A broken wagon wheel is leaning at the hitching post. A large barded horse is tied there.
RedWolf looks around momentairly for some goblins about.
"Well..that's fine enough...aint scared of no gobbly-ins anyway. And thank you old man"
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 6 2006, 11:12 AM
"Well..that's fine enough...aint scared of no gobbly-ins anyway. And thank you old man"
A jag of lightning brightens the sky for a second and the sound of the following thunder is almost deaffening.
(OOC: I assume that you head on to the Inn.)
Riding up to the front of the Inn, a scrawny boy maybe 10 winters old scurries toward you and your horse.
"Stabah ya hoss mistar? On'y 5 copper an' I brushes 'em real good too." the boy looks up at you with a great eager to please expression. A large bruise is purpling the left side of his face.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 6 2006, 11:15 AM
/ooc)Gassy, feeling relief to still be alive, squats down in the dirt and watches until the goblin guards disappear. Sniffing the air & peeking about, Gassy looks for an easy climb & checks the horizon from a tree limb. He shakes his fist in the direction the guards went, "Grrr..... Rotten, no good, dagger STEALER!!" Gassy quickly hides, realizing he shouldn't be shouting. Waiting until all sounds quiet, and no dangers hang in the air, Gassy hops to the ground & runs at high speed on all fours, -leaving the sharp rock behind, but gaining in speed. As Gassy has nothing, and is wearing nothing, he is in true goblin form (
). Gassy heads off to the human village, enjoying the look of the approaching storm.You arrive just in time to see the gate of the small village close on its wood palisade style wall.
A creak and thump tell you a bar has been lowered.
I bright flash of lightning brightens the sky enough for you to see the water filled hoof prints of a horse that just entered the town.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 6 2006, 11:20 AM
(To Maxwell's Char: Knobe Sterling)
You have been camped outside the village all the past day and into this evening. The most activity you had seen is when one of the local hunters had returned with his kill.
Just before this storm broke a man on a horse entered and now you are wondering way a naked goblin is sitting in the middle of the road acting like he has nothing to worry about.
You are fairly certain that this IS the town that you had been sent to, but your contact was a bit vague on what you are supposed to be doing here.
Posted by: Maxwell Oct 6 2006, 11:45 AM
(To Maxwell's Char: Knobe Sterling)
You have been camped outside the village all the past day and into this evening. The most activity you had seen is when one of the local hunters had returned with his kill.
Just before this storm broke a man on a horse entered and now you are wondering way a naked goblin is sitting in the middle of the road acting like he has nothing to worry about.
You are fairly certain that this IS the town that you had been sent to, but your contact was a bit vague on what you are supposed to be doing here.
A smell of pine begins to drift in with the rain. Knobe stood to his feet collected his pack and headed into town. He payed little mind to the goblin in the road. Sticking to the foliage, he edged closer to the the quiet town.
The only thing he was told was the man was bad and had hurt many people. The only discription knobe knew about him was that he would know the man when he saw him.
The storm picked up pace behind him. Thunder clapped loudly. Knobe arrived at the gate where the man on the horse had gone in. Nothing like coming in through the front door he thought to himself.
He tucked his hand up into his sleeve gripping the dagger inside. He felt the security of the rough handle against his hand.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 6 2006, 11:47 AM
A creak and thump tell you a bar has been lowered.
I bright flash of lightning brightens the sky enough for you to see the water filled hoof prints of a horse that just entered the town.
Gassy jumps from the lightning & thunder, then quickly hides. He sniffs the air, and looks for any signs of dogs, or humans acting as guards (noting location and vantage). Backing off, Gassy looks for any natural holes, tunnels, ground hog digs, -exploring any and all escape paths from this human settlement. Gassy does so in GREAT fear, moving when the thunder covers his sounds, careful not to explore in the path of any wind that might give his powerful sent away. At the first chance, Gassy will use any water source to help hide his odor
.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 6 2006, 03:41 PM
.The few holes you find have nothing but the animals for which they had been dug.
But as you explore the town's wall you note one of the trees that had been used has a bit of dryrot.. The fungal growth reminds you of the mushroom field you tended at the goblin warrens.
There are no barking dogs that you notice and the rotted tree opens onto the town midden.
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 6 2006, 07:47 PM
Riding up to the front of the Inn, a scrawny boy maybe 10 winters old scurries toward you and your horse.
"Stabah ya hoss mistar? On'y 5 copper an' I brushes 'em real good too." the boy looks up at you with a great eager to please expression. A large bruise is purpling the left side of his face.
Raises an eye to the boy and his possible birthmark, looking around briefly.
"Well son, where would ya be stabling my girl here? And espically at this time of night.?"
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 6 2006, 08:03 PM
But as you explore the town's wall you note one of the trees that had been used has a bit of dryrot.. The fungal growth reminds you of the mushroom field you tended at the goblin warrens.
There are no barking dogs that you notice and the rotted tree opens onto the town midden.
Gassy follows the rotted tree's opening, stopping to check the fungus and nibble some, -LOVING the dunghill it leads to -a perfect sent stopper. Then he sniffs the air, checking for dog, horse, or human. Peeking out, Gassy searches for any horses nearby.
Posted by: Maxwell Oct 7 2006, 06:30 AM
Knobe pounded on the wooden gate with his fist. It echoed through the night.
The rain had began to get a chill to it. Forceing Knobe to shiver. A streak of lighting lit up the sky, revealing a muddy road. The man on the horse's tracks had begun to fade away. The goblin on the other hand had moved up into some trees not far frow the small town. Thunder crackled loudly in the sky.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 8 2006, 01:06 AM
"Well son, where would ya be stabling my girl here? And espically at this time of night.?"
He looks over his shoulder then back at you. "Why at ta stables a'corse." He points roughly in the direction he looked. Following his pointing finger you can barely make out a paddock and lean-to style enclosure.
"My paw'd be real happy ta 'ave yer hoss there."
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 8 2006, 01:09 AM
You enter through the hole in the tree. A jagged section that was not as rotted as the rest scraps your side. Painful but not limiting.
Once inside the town wall you note that you are about as far from the rest of the town as the wall allows and VERY exposed. The only cover is the midden that you have sunk into.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 8 2006, 01:12 AM
The rain had began to get a chill to it. Forceing Knobe to shiver. A streak of lighting lit up the sky, revealing a muddy road. The man on the horse's tracks had begun to fade away. The goblin on the other hand had moved up into some trees not far frow the small town. Thunder crackled loudly in the sky.
THe almost blind gatekeeper open the porthole again.
"Two nighttime visiters in one night? Hmm... Well, as I toll theother, State yer reason fer being here... I canna' open the gate with ou' ta reason.. Hehe"
It seems his mind is slipping as has his eyesight. Why such as he was placed on gate duty is beyond you.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 8 2006, 05:48 AM
(To Muh'Farho: Matlush's Char)
This town seems more tolerant of you than others you have visited. Perhaps it is due to its remoteness and it is very small.
From where you are sitting along the back wall you have a fairly good view of the main floor and the front entrance of the building.
A knight of some type, judging by his armor, is steadily getting more drunk with every glass the barmaid sets in front of him.
A couple of forresters keep looking over at you but do not have the courage to approach they also have been watching the drinking of the knight.
With a slam and the sound of a breaking mug the knight stands up and starts to totter toward the door. He literally falls through the door and out onto the ground.
The forresters get up and start to leave after placing a few coins on the table.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 8 2006, 08:15 AM
Muh'Farho
Looks on the forresters for a moment, then looks at the knight - Humanity... - he mumbles. As it seems nothing more will happen, he comes to the bar asking the barmaid - Are there any rooms free for less than 10 gold ? It seems I won't meet this guy with maps today... - saying this, he looks at the knight for a moment, then turning again to the barmaid.
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 9 2006, 02:27 PM
"My paw'd be real happy ta 'ave yer hoss there."
Well I suppose I can meet your old man before hitting the sack tonight.
*Red leaps off of his horse*
Lead the way.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 9 2006, 02:35 PM
Once inside the town wall you note that you are about as far from the rest of the town as the wall allows and VERY exposed. The only cover is the midden that you have sunk into.
Gassy gives out a slight yip at the pain, but continues on, muttering curses in goblin under his breath about the tree. Seeing where he is at, Gassy hangs tight & tries to remain hidden. Gassy figures, and smells, that the horses go to the bathroom here, -so now he waits for a horse to approach
.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 9 2006, 10:40 PM
Looks on the forresters for a moment, then looks at the knight - Humanity... - he mumbles. As it seems nothing more will happen, he comes to the bar asking the barmaid - Are there any rooms free for less than 10 gold ? It seems I won't meet this guy with maps today... - saying this, he looks at the knight for a moment, then turning again to the barmaid.
The barmaid approaches a bit hesitantly but only due to caution, no revulsion is evident in her expression.
She shyly says: "All rooms here are 5gold unless you want to include dinner and breakfast in the morning. Even then it is only 8. You can pay me and I will bring you a key." Her attitude subtley shifts to business like as she progresses through her spiel.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 9 2006, 10:51 PM
*Red leaps off of his horse*
Lead the way.
As you dismount and splash water and mud up your legs, an armored man falls through the door obviously drunk to the point of passing out.
"Uhh... Me paw may not be up, but we can chek." The boy turns, ignoring the man laying in the mud, and starts toward the stables.
"Me paw is the blacksmith here 'bouts. I take care o ta hosses an try to learn." He rubs the bruise on his face. "Some times the hosses kick an I don' duck so fast." A boyish smile tugs at his mouth....
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 9 2006, 10:55 PM
.A few minute pass and you can barely see movement near one of the buildings. One small boy, a man and what can only be a horse start to leave one building and head to another dark shape that must be another building of some type.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 10 2006, 01:29 AM
Muh'Farho
- Okay... I'll take a room with dinner and breakfast. - handles 8gp to the barmaid - Also, I'd like to have the dinner now... oh, and by the way - dragonkin points with his head on the "knight" - Who is that ? Some kind of defender of this town ?...
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 10 2006, 08:04 AM
- Okay... I'll take a room with dinner and breakfast. - handles 8gp to the barmaid - Also, I'd like to have the dinner now... oh, and by the way - dragonkin points with his head on the "knight" - Who is that ? Some kind of defender of this town ?...
The lady take the money and starts to laugh.. "Him? A town drunk is more like it... He comes in hereevery two to three days drops a small bag of gold on the counter and starts drinking and doesn't stp til he passes out."
She turns to go.. "I'll be right back with your dinner and key. Venision stew ok?" Here her voice falters abit realizing she may not have what you would perfer to eat...
Posted by: Matlush Oct 10 2006, 08:49 AM
Muh'Farho
- Can be... - looks down for a few seconds, then sits by one of the stools by the bar. He looks on the drunk knight for a moment, as expecting he would do something soon. Then, he looks behind him for a moment.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 10 2006, 11:45 AM
Gassy, getting completely excited & forgetting he should be sneaky, sees what he thinks is a horse and does a four legged run to it. Gassy will then attempt to jump off of any near object (wall, barrel, person's back, etc), and land on the horses back!
(ooc: Glad to follow your lead Hankellin, -Gassy's actions could be interrupted at any point / die roll for success / tripping / getting spotted, etc. / ooc )
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 10 2006, 09:20 PM
"Uhh... Me paw may not be up, but we can chek." The boy turns, ignoring the man laying in the mud, and starts toward the stables.
"Me paw is the blacksmith here 'bouts. I take care o ta hosses an try to learn." He rubs the bruise on his face. "Some times the hosses kick an I don' duck so fast." A boyish smile tugs at his mouth....
Red Turns to the man in the mud.
"Hold on a sec sonny, let me help this man for a moment."
Red grabs the man uner his arm to help em up. Also minding to set a hand on his throwing dagger with his other hand.
"The ale is great I'm sure, but I bed that crap tastes like mud!"
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 10 2006, 10:47 PM
(OOC: As everyone except Maxwell's Char is here I will be combining this reply. /OOC )
- Can be... - looks down for a few seconds, then sits by one of the stools by the bar. He looks on the drunk knight for a moment, as expecting he would do something soon. Then, he looks behind him for a moment.
"Ok, Lots of meat in it tonight. The hunters had a very good day."...
You see a man that was just hidden by the door frame lean down to help the fallen knight to his feet.
As the hand touches the knigt's arm the knight bursts into motion. He comes to his feet and draws a slender blade at the same time. You catch a good look at his eyes and as yet they seem unfocused.
"Hold on a sec sonny, let me help this man for a moment."
Red grabs the man uner his arm to help em up. Also minding to set a hand on his throwing dagger with his other hand.
"The ale is great I'm sure, but I bed that crap tastes like mud!"
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME YOU GHOULS!!!!"
He swings at the man(Red) helping him but the drink must have still been affecting him slightly because he misses and spins almost completely around.
Red:
You leap back drawing the throwing dagger as the thin rapier just misses your chest.
Gassy:
The stable boy starts to turn to see what is happening when a lump of darkness leaps to Red's horse's back. The boy whips the horse's reins causing the horse to rear and buck...
Gassy is thrown as he did not get a secure enough grip on the saddle.
Just about everyone in the Inn converges on the doorway to watch the scene blocking Muh'Farho's view.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 11 2006, 12:26 AM
Gassy gives a scream, hits the dirt, then -done in haste- gets up and yells in goblin "Rotten Horse!" He shakes his fist at the horse, does a quick goblin jig, then puts his hands up to his ears, wiggles his fingers, sticks out his tongue and makes a "Phbbbbttt!!" noise at the crowd. Gassy then takes off at HIGHEST speed possible on all fours, grunting like a pig, trying to make his escape by running in circles around the stable.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 11 2006, 07:00 AM
Muh'Farho
Muh'Farho shakes his head for a moment, and then looks again in the doorway - Assuming from the noises outside this inn there's probably some trouble going. Call me when my stew is ready, Muh'Farho's the name. - saying this he walks to the crowd and looks for what is happening there.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 15 2006, 11:10 PM
(OOC: Sorry I had a project over my weekend that HAD to be done. /OOC)
"A goblin?!?!??? Here? After him.." Two somewhat drunken men lurch from the tavern door to give persuit. As you round the corner you spy the open rain catch at the corner of the building a bit futher you see a low shadow that may be a water trough for animals.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 15 2006, 11:16 PM
Muh'Farho shakes his head for a moment, and then looks again in the doorway - Assuming from the noises outside this inn there's probably some trouble going. Call me when my stew is ready, Muh'Farho's the name. - saying this he walks to the crowd and looks for what is happening there.
You push your way to the door in time to see two men go chasing after a goblin. They exit your sight as they round the corner of the building heading towards the blacksmith and stables.
In front of you there are two men. One is the knight that you would have sworn was passed out drunk and the other is a man you have not seen before.
The knight is still a bit wobbely(Funny word) in the knees but his rapier is held in a steady grip from long practice.
A small boy is trying to settle a skittish horse to one side. Mud is splattered every where.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 16 2006, 07:19 AM
Muh'Farho
Raises his left eyebrow in sign of surprise. Looks for a moment on the little boy, then looks again on the "knight".
- You're not going to try to hurt anyone, do you ? - looks for a second on the other man standing by him, then for a moment looks through his shoulder to the inn, looking for the barmaid. After doing so, he stands by the enterance with his face pointed in the sky - Heh... a goblin here.. wonder why would it jump into city, lonely...
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 16 2006, 07:11 PM
"A goblin?!?!??? Here? After him.." Two somewhat drunken men lurch from the tavern door to give persuit. As you round the corner you spy the open rain catch at the corner of the building a bit futher you see a low shadow that may be a water trough for animals.
(OOC: You are doing a MASTERFUL job Hankellin!
Thank You! No worries about time at all, and no RUSH! *josh enjoys swinging in hammock* This is great! And I hope you get time to relax / OOC ).Gassy lets out a shout, "AAAAA WOOOO WOOOO HOOO DOOOO!!!! >snark!< >snark!<" And continues on running like a crazy pig at full speed. Seeing the opportunities Gassy decides to make a sharp turn and dives for the window of the Bar, -attempting to jump through the window at FULL speed. Gassy has no idea what is inside, but somehow decides that surprising everyone inside is a good idea. As he jumps Gassy yells again, "WOOOOO!!! WOOOO!!"
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 17 2006, 12:26 AM
Raises his left eyebrow in sign of surprise. Looks for a moment on the little boy, then looks again on the "knight".
- You're not going to try to hurt anyone, do you ? - looks for a second on the other man standing by him, then for a moment looks through his shoulder to the inn, looking for the barmaid. After doing so, he stands by the enterance with his face pointed in the sky - Heh... a goblin here.. wonder why would it jump into city, lonely...
"Huh, Wha??? " The armored man shakes his head and looks at you for afew seconds before turning back towards Redwolf.
Your look back into the inn reveals the forresters you saw earlier. One is dragging something behind the counter and the other is looking around hastily.
Of the barmaid there is no sign.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 17 2006, 12:34 AM
Thank You! No worries about time at all, and no RUSH! *josh enjoys swinging in hammock* This is great! And I hope you get time to relax / OOC ).Gassy lets out a shout, "AAAAA WOOOO WOOOO HOOO DOOOO!!!! >snark!< >snark!<" And continues on running like a crazy pig at full speed. Seeing the opportunities Gassy decides to make a sharp turn and dives for the window of the Bar, -attempting to jump through the window at FULL speed. Gassy has no idea what is inside, but somehow decides that surprising everyone inside is a good idea. As he jumps Gassy yells again, "WOOOOO!!! WOOOO!!"
(OOC: Hmmmm... I do not recall mentioning a window.. but I will give you the benefit of the doubt and let gassy try for the shuttered window. It is late evening. /OOC)
With tremendous effort (for a goblin) you hurl your tiny body at what appear to be an opening in the wall. A window perhaps? Too late you see the tightly bound shuttters blocking the window embrasure. A loud crack is heard as you strike the barrier.
Bouncing off you land at the base of a horse trough. The wind completely knocked from your body and your left arm hanging limply from the shoulder. Shock has kept the pain from registering for now.
The two drunks are just now rounding the corner of the building...
Posted by: Matlush Oct 17 2006, 01:10 AM
Muh'Farho
"Nothing interesting here...And it's a bit too cold for me. I won't catch the goblin now." - thinking this the dragonkin came back to the inn, where he awaits his meal. Seeing the forresters -What are you doing ?... - he runs to the man which has been dragging something, being ready to get attacked - If you're stealing anything, you'll rather end it pretty fast... - looks for a second on the other man, seeing if that one doesn't want to jump on his back.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 17 2006, 01:49 AM
"Nothing interesting here...And it's a bit too cold for me. I won't catch the goblin now." - thinking this the dragonkin came back to the inn, where he awaits his meal. Seeing the forresters -What are you doing ?... - he runs to the man which has been dragging something, being ready to get attacked - If you're stealing anything, you'll rather end it pretty fast... - looks for a second on the other man, seeing if that one doesn't want to jump on his back.
(Area: The man dragging is behind the counter/bar. His friend is just at the end. The counter itself is about 4ft high and 2ft wide on the top. The opening they are passing through is 3 feet from the end of the counter to the wall. )
The man that was dragging drops what ever he is holding onto and rises.
The other one turns and brings a club up from his legs where he had been attempting to hide it from view. He takes a wild swing as you approach the two. He misses by a wide margin but quickly recovers his gaurd before you can take advantage.
"This is none of your concern, Lizard. Slither back under the rocks you came from and you will not be killed." The one behind the bar/counter tells you. He starts to draw his dagger and sword.
None of the other patrons have taken notice of the events inside the Inn yet.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 17 2006, 05:18 AM
Muh'Farho
- My right is to go where ever I want, doing what I want if it won't hurt other people... - saying this he crouches lighty, to make getting his two handed sword on his back easy (I think i didn't leave it anywhere) - I won't attack attack you, unless you'll start it. And I wont leave this place untill I'll get what I've paid for, and I'll find out what are you doing. - saying this dragonkin look on the man with club and the other, looking if they wont attack him.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 18 2006, 12:47 AM
With tremendous effort (for a goblin) you hurl your tiny body at what appear to be an opening in the wall. A window perhaps? Too late you see the tightly bound shuttters blocking the window embrasure. A loud crack is heard as you strike the barrier.
Bouncing off you land at the base of a horse trough. The wind completely knocked from your body and your left arm hanging limply from the shoulder. Shock has kept the pain from registering for now.
The two drunks are just now rounding the corner of the building...
(OOC: LOL!
Perfect! /OOC)Gassy grabs at his arm, then staggers about. In shock, Gassy is confused and dazed. He sees two figures rounding the corner. Pain suddenly shoots through his body, he screams in goblin, "AAAAAAAaaaaeEEEEEE!!!!" Still holding his limp arm, Gassy continues to stagger, until he falls to the ground. Still dazed and confused, Gassy sees the boots of two humans near him, "ggggrr... aaaeeee..." Gassy whimpers, and rolls about on the ground.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 18 2006, 02:00 AM
- My right is to go where ever I want, doing what I want if it won't hurt other people... - saying this he crouches lighty, to make getting his two handed sword on his back easy (I think i didn't leave it anywhere) - I won't attack attack you, unless you'll start it. And I wont leave this place untill I'll get what I've paid for, and I'll find out what are you doing. - saying this dragonkin look on the man with club and the other, looking if they wont attack him.
The two men see your lack of fear and your readily available sword or perhaps it is that the commotion at the door is getting boring.. in any case they look around a bit.
You see some hesitation creep into their expressions. The one with the club tries to dart past you in an attempt to get away. He trips on his own feet and falls hitting his head on the counter.
The man behind the counter leaps onto it kicking a full mug of beer in your direction. The glass misses cleanly to your left but the liquid splashes your face and left side.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 18 2006, 02:09 AM
Perfect! /OOC)Gassy grabs at his arm, then staggers about. In shock, Gassy is confused and dazed. He sees two figures rounding the corner. Pain suddenly shoots through his body, he screams in goblin, "AAAAAAAaaaaeEEEEEE!!!!" Still holding his limp arm, Gassy continues to stagger, until he falls to the ground. Still dazed and confused, Gassy sees the boots of two humans near him, "ggggrr... aaaeeee..." Gassy whimpers, and rolls about on the ground.
The men approach you with the courage of ale.
"Loo... he hurt hisself." He bends down to get a real close look at you. The smell of his breath is not quite enough to pickle an egg but it is close...
"Carful brother... them goblin's got teeth." His brother reaches to grab the man looking at you but over balances and both fall. They land in a heap just missing your legs.
The first man reaches out to grab something to steady himself and i just so happens he grabs you left arm.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 18 2006, 07:03 AM
Muh'Farho
Grrr... - he mumbles as he shakes his head quickly to the left, clearing most of the beer from his face. He quickly puts up his wings, making a rather loud sound, also getting ready to use a fire arrow - Now... - anger is noticed from his tone - YOU WILL stand THERE... Till I'll see the barmaid. She will take care of you... -as he goes with his speaking, dragonkin gets more and more angry, but then he calms up at the end, but he's still ready to shoot a fire arrow.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 18 2006, 07:44 AM
Grrr... - he mumbles as he shakes his head quickly to the left, clearing most of the beer from his face. He quickly puts up his wings, making a rather loud sound, also getting ready to use a fire arrow - Now... - anger is noticed from his tone - YOU WILL stand THERE... Till I'll see the barmaid. She will take care of you... -as he goes with his speaking, dragonkin gets more and more angry, but then he calms up at the end, but he's still ready to shoot a fire arrow.
The man's head snaps back startled at your display...
"Thought jus' a lizard..." he mumbles and then looks down behind the bar...
He looks back at you and growls out: "You'll be waitin' a long time fer that bitch!!"
He jumps off the bar at you...
(I hate to MAKE a PC act but.....)
Your arrow hits the the man square in the chest. The smell of burned meat quickly fills the Inn. His momentum carries him into you and you feel the dagger slice along your side but with no real force as you trun to let him go past.
As you straighten you notice a light trail of blood smeared on the floor leading around behind the bar counter.
The other patrons are finally reacting to the turmoil INSIDE the tavern....
"What??!!!!!"; "Did you see his wings?"; "He breathed fire!!!!"
All the other people are backing a bit slowly from you..
The man that had knocked himself out is starting to come around if the moans from him are any indication...
Posted by: Matlush Oct 18 2006, 08:20 AM
Muh'Farho
- Didn't want to hurt you, but seems like you didn't know when to give up... - he says it rather quietly to the one who attacked him, holding his hand on his side. Dragonkin looks on the people with rather cheerfull look, trying to make people not scared by him. - He wanted to kill me - says loudly - so my right is to defend myself. Now, let's see what he was dragging there... - he comes to the bar counter.
Posted by: Maxwell Oct 20 2006, 11:40 AM
Knobe looks at the old man squarely in the eyes and says, "Sir I am on a long journey from a far away land, and the earth has begun to take its toll on me. All I need is a place to stay for a few days and I will be on my way."
Knobe watched as the old man registered this. A loud commotion erupted, behind the gate. "Gate keeper," Knobe pleaded, "Please let me in so that I may help."
Knobe knew this act should work on the old man. It had worked on many people.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 21 2006, 11:32 PM
- Didn't want to hurt you, but seems like you didn't know when to give up... - he says it rather quietly to the one who attacked him, holding his hand on his side. Dragonkin looks on the people with rather cheerfull look, trying to make people not scared by him. - He wanted to kill me - says loudly - so my right is to defend myself. Now, let's see what he was dragging there... - he comes to the bar counter.
You look over the counter and bile rises in your thoat. The barmaid that had taken your order is laying in a pool of blood that has seeped from the open wound on her skull.
The undamaged right side looks somewhat peaceful and relaxed, while the left side is a bloody mass of hair, torn skin and bone fragments.
Her bodice is torn open exposing her left shoulder and chest.
As you examine her body the remaining forrester regains his feet and starts to edge away.
The Innkeeper comes out from the back now and starts screaming: "NOOOO!!!! NOOOOOOO!!! What have you done!!!?????"
He raises a cleaver that is in his left hand looks as if he only sees you.
The rest of the crowd are staying back and are still a bit scared of you...
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 21 2006, 11:38 PM
Knobe watched as the old man registered this. A loud commotion erupted, behind the gate. "Gate keeper," Knobe pleaded, "Please let me in so that I may help."
Knobe knew this act should work on the old man. It had worked on many people.
The old man looks over his shoulder and seems to be in a daze...
"Wha?? Sure let me git tha gate open..."
The little door shuts and it is quickly followed by the sound of the bar being retracted.
"We'come to Tarpint. Ta' Inn is over there.. A stable is.." He slows here seeing that you do not have a horse...
You look in the direction pointed and see some shadowy figures standing infront of a lighted doorway...
Posted by: Matlush Oct 22 2006, 12:49 AM
Muh'Farho
"What in the hell could damage her like that... yeah, they had a club, sword, and dagger, but i can't explain this whole mess at the left side... hmm..." Then he notices the innkeeper, with the cleaver in his hand. "Please, don't make me guilty for murded that someone else did..." - Excuse me sir... All I was trying to get myself a meal. Then the whole goblin stuff came, and when i came back, i saw these two - notices that the other forrester ran away - Errr... you know, the forresters of some sort. The one laying on the floor wanted to kill me, tho' now I'm the one who has hurt him... - then, the dragonkin looks nervously around the inn, looking for any way to get out, just in case all the people there would start chasing him.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 22 2006, 01:13 AM
"What in the hell could damage her like that... yeah, they had a club, sword, and dagger, but i can't explain this whole mess at the left side... hmm..." Then he notices the innkeeper, with the cleaver in his hand. "Please, don't make me guilty for murded that someone else did..." - Excuse me sir... All I was trying to get myself a meal. Then the whole goblin stuff came, and when i came back, i saw these two - notices that the other forrester ran away - Errr... you know, the forresters of some sort. The one laying on the floor wanted to kill me, tho' now I'm the one who has hurt him... - then, the dragonkin looks nervously around the inn, looking for any way to get out, just in case all the people there would start chasing him.
"Someone else...???" the Innkeeper looks around dazedily(Not a word...) He looks at the dead man.
"Who is going to tell her father?" He looks back up at you a pleading look on his face..
"Can you go tell her father what happened? He lives outside of town. Only building out there. Nothin ever bothers him. Walled house and grounds. Head east. You can't miss it."
The man is unloading a huge amount of information at you... the pleading look still in his eyes.
The other patrons move a bit futher back with the inn keepers yell.... as soon as they hear his words several start looking at one another and a few more move towards the door.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 22 2006, 02:45 AM
Muh'Farho
Looks down for a bit, then looks at the patrons, and then again at the innkeeper. - Don't you think that a dragonkin wouldn't rather calm him down ? But... I'll do it. Just tell me the her's and her father's name. - looks again on the patrons, then back at innkeeper.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 22 2006, 04:47 AM
To Muh'Farho:
Noticable relief passes over the Innkeeper's face..
"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you..... Your room and dinner are free tonight... As well as food in the morning. If you wish to stay, if you want to head out now then god speed to you and the room will be here on your return."
The man reaches under the counter. You hear the sound of coins. He then hands you 7 gold. "Your money back, Sir."
The key he hands you is heavy iron. "The door is upstairs at the end of the hall. It has a very good lock and the windows are secure as well."
"The maids name is Celieste. Her father is Hankellin. Now I must attend to the others Sir."
He then motions for some of the other patrons to help him remove the dead man. The maid is cleaned and arranged as if she were sleeping against the wall. A thick woolen blanket wrapped around her body.
Posted by: Matlush Oct 22 2006, 07:22 AM
Muh'Farho
- Celieste and Hankellin... I'll be back soon - saying this, he walks towards the doorway, passing any people that were still there. As he is in the doorway, he looks into the sky, trying to guess what hour is it. Then, he looks left, and then right, looking for any longer alley. - Long time not flying... - he mumbles as he is on the street, still looking for any longer street. After noticing one, he runs as fast as he can for about few seconds, jumps, puts his wings up, lays a bit down in air, and starts waving with his wings, trying to raise altitude.
<As Muh'Farho isn't 100% good at flying, he could land in the ground after the jump, or he could hit the building or wall in the end of the alley, so... dunno, maybe a roll ? XD Anyway, I'll write what would happen next after succesfull fly-try. Feel free to interupt>
When the dragonkin got high enought, he starts flying in circles around the town, to look for the Hankellin's house, slowly raising the altitude.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 22 2006, 11:35 AM
(ooc: good stuff . Gassy was last held by the left arm, with the two drunks, lol! Gassy is messed up, arm is killing him, and pretty much freaked out /ooc)
Gassy screams in pain from the arm (in Goblin), "EEEEEEooooIIIEEEEAAAAAA!!" As loud as possible, directly in the drunk's face who is holding his arm. Then, continuing screaming, Gassy aims his butt as much as possible ... and SPRAYS like a skunk at his attacker.. as much as possible.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 22 2006, 11:18 PM
- Celieste and Hankellin... I'll be back soon - saying this, he walks towards the doorway, passing any people that were still there. As he is in the doorway, he looks into the sky, trying to guess what hour is it. Then, he looks left, and then right, looking for any longer alley. - Long time not flying... - he mumbles as he is on the street, still looking for any longer street. After noticing one, he runs as fast as he can for about few seconds, jumps, puts his wings up, lays a bit down in air, and starts waving with his wings, trying to raise altitude.
<As Muh'Farho isn't 100% good at flying, he could land in the ground after the jump, or he could hit the building or wall in the end of the alley, so... dunno, maybe a roll ? XD Anyway, I'll write what would happen next after succesfull fly-try. Feel free to interupt>
When the dragonkin got high enought, he starts flying in circles around the town, to look for the Hankellin's house, slowly raising the altitude.
(OOC: I will give you the take off.... the landing on the other hand...
/OOC)The thunderstorm that had been dropping rain intermittenly throughout the evening has fianally blown over and the stars can be seen quite clearly. It is about two hours until the moon rises.
The wind on the trailing edge of the thunderstrom buffets your wings and you are barely able to climb. You see a cleared area to the east of the town. A light road leads up to the wall surrounding this area. A manor house sits back from the wall and a small orchard is grwoing behind the house.
You manage to get aligned to glide up to the wall before a hard down draft almost pushes you from the sky. Your wing joints are almost screaming with the effort to stay aloft. Perhaps it would be best if you finish the short walk up the road on foot?
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 22 2006, 11:25 PM
. Gassy was last held by the left arm, with the two drunks, lol! Gassy is messed up, arm is killing him, and pretty much freaked out /ooc)Gassy screams in pain from the arm (in Goblin), "EEEEEEooooIIIEEEEAAAAAA!!" As loud as possible, directly in the drunk's face who is holding his arm. Then, continuing screaming, Gassy aims his butt as much as possible ... and SPRAYS like a skunk at his attacker.. as much as possible.
(OOC: I did not know goblins were kin to skunks... LOL )
The drunk holding your arm drops it as he raises his hand to block what he thought would be a bite from you very pointy goblin teeth.
Your attempt to cover the attackers in a foul smelling liquid/gas is only partially successful. The other drunk got the full blast.
"AYYYY... My eyes are burning!!!" He drops to the ground with his hands to his face. Soon the sounds of his spewing the contents of his stomache onto the ground can be heard as well.
"Brother. You Ok?" The one that had been holding on to is now leaning over his brother.. "Man, he sho got you good.. You stink... Whew.. Ha HA ha..." His stands to really let out a good laugh and just keeps bending over backwards until he lands with a thump unconcious. His head is just a few inches from your feet.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 22 2006, 11:27 PM
@Maxwell:
As you approach the lit area you pass an alley. You over hear:
"... done. The girl.... dead. Father....follow."
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 22 2006, 11:45 PM
(ooc: AAAHH Hoooo!!!! LOL! 
/ooc)
Posted by: Matlush Oct 23 2006, 07:32 AM
Muh'Farho
- Argghh!.. I'll never learn how to fly... - he says this with anger, as he tries to land on the nearest rather flat terrain, getting his hands ready for a hard landing. - It would be better, a lot better if Manto wouldn't keep me in the cage... - mubles rather quietly.
Posted by: Maxwell Oct 23 2006, 01:00 PM
Knobe makes his way cautiously down the alley. He grips his dagger in is his sleeve tightly. The ridges of the handle feel comfortable. His hand has made its home their from many battles.
His pulse is pounding he sees some shadows. He carefully places his footprints and steps in closer to hear more. His eyes had begun to adjust to the lack of light. He see's two men. His heart is pounding with might. His senses become sharp. His muscle begin to twitch. He blinks hard twice to rid himself of his blood lust.
Posted by: joshpurple Oct 23 2006, 05:30 PM
Gassy, still is some shock, and full of pain, sees the unconscious humans, and laughs wildly. Using his one good arm, Gassy pulls their pants down around their ankles. Gassy then checks for others about, if anyone is looking, and Gassy listens for what he hears nearby. Then he sniffs the air for sent of horses.
Posted by: StaticGrazerr Oct 25 2006, 05:25 PM
(OOC:! Crap I got cought up at work. I need to be placed somewhere because my last post is WAY too far back. LoLz Nothing like catering to a party that spends 3 mill in three weeks. 8p )
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 30 2006, 06:32 AM
- Argghh!.. I'll never learn how to fly... - he says this with anger, as he tries to land on the nearest rather flat terrain, getting his hands ready for a hard landing. - It would be better, a lot better if Manto wouldn't keep me in the cage... - mubles rather quietly.
The landing is every bit as hard as you thought it would be... A stabbing pian is felt in your left wrist and forearm and the air is knocked from your lungs.
When you finally get up you find you are at the base of an impressive earthen wall.
The gate is to your right as you face the wall about 20 ft away. No gaurds are noticable.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 30 2006, 06:37 AM
His pulse is pounding he sees some shadows. He carefully places his footprints and steps in closer to hear more. His eyes had begun to adjust to the lack of light. He see's two men. His heart is pounding with might. His senses become sharp. His muscle begin to twitch. He blinks hard twice to rid himself of his blood lust.
"As long as the father meets the same fate you have fullfilled your part of the contract. I shall fullfill mine when the job is completed." You cannot tell which man is talking.
The two men you are barely able to make out are standing near the center of the alleyway, one has his back to you and the other is stand with his side towards you. Between you and them is very little cover and the only reason they have not seen you yet is their focus on each other.
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 30 2006, 06:45 AM
You do not see any other humans around. While tugging the drawstring of the larger fellow's pants your goblin ears pick up the sounds of coins clinking together. Searching further has netted 5 silver coins in a small pouch.
Another check for people still shows you to be unobserved. Horse sent is every where..
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 30 2006, 06:51 AM
(OOC: I understand... /OOC)
(recap: You were facing a knight with amazing reflexes for a drunk. His rapier just missed gutting you. You have your throwing knife out now but his shout of ghouls kind of paused the action.
A goblin had jumped out of the shadows trying to steal your horse but the stableboy's quick action prevented that. /recap)
The knight's eyes finally focus on you and he gives a shake of his head...
"Sorry, I was not myself for a second... I did not hurt you did I?" his eyes move to your torn shirt then back to your face.
"Can I replace the shirt for you?"
Posted by: Matlush Oct 30 2006, 09:45 AM
Muh'Farho
After getting up, he looks on the gate, searching any doors, holding his wrist. "Shouldn't try to fly again... Never, ever, ever" - he thinks. The dragonkin heads towards the gate. After getting nearby, he tries to get past doors and whatnot. If the doors are locked, he shouts - Hello? Anybody here care to open the gate ?...
Posted by: Hankellin Oct 31 2006, 04:15 AM
After getting up, he looks on the gate, searching any doors, holding his wrist. "Shouldn't try to fly again... Never, ever, ever" - he thinks. The dragonkin heads towards the gate. After getting nearby, he tries to get past doors and whatnot. If the doors are locked, he shouts - Hello? Anybody here care to open the gate ?...
The simple wood gates give your touching claws(??) a tingling feeling. THe harder you push the stronger the feeling. No give of the gates is evident..
"Hello. What can I do for you?" a voice behind you asks... It is curiously devoid of tembre.
Posted by: Matlush Nov 1 2006, 06:52 AM
Muh'Farho
Dragonkin looks behind his shoulder, and then turns around, saying - Good evening... I'd like to get past this gate. Are you the gate keeper ? - then looks at him, like he would like to get the answer quick. Farho thinks - "People aren't usually so calm when they're talking to me... This man probably had to see many things in this world, or maybe..."
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 1 2006, 07:41 AM
Dragonkin looks behind his shoulder, and then turns around, saying - Good evening... I'd like to get past this gate. Are you the gate keeper ? - then looks at him, like he would like to get the answer quick. Farho thinks - "People aren't usually so calm when they're talking to me... This man probably had to see many things in this world, or maybe..."
The man standing before you looks to be near 50yrs old. His lined face still holds the evidence of power. His eyes though are just bright sparks. His hair is black shoth through with grey.
"A gatekeeper? Hmmmm... I suppose I could be called that. I have opened many gates in my time and shut a few as well. " His mouth turns up at the corners in a knowing smile.
"If you want to get past that gate though you will have to put your back into it.... " He gestures towards the gate. "Once you figure that out and you are through the gate meet me in the manor." He turns and walks through the wall next to you.
Posted by: Matlush Nov 1 2006, 09:22 AM
Muh'Farho
- This seems pretty strange to me... - he says as he comes to the gate. Turning his back towards the gate and placing it by, he says - Anyway, why is that I should meet you in the manor ?...
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 1 2006, 10:21 AM
- This seems pretty strange to me... - he says as he comes to the gate. Turning his back towards the gate and placing it by, he says - Anyway, why is that I should meet you in the manor ?...
You lean back against the gate and only feel a slight resistance and you move backwards. As your back starts to pass through the still shut gate a voice whispers in your ear...
" Only those with business with me may find this house. Come on in when you are ready."
Posted by: Matlush Nov 1 2006, 11:28 AM
Muh'Farho
- I'm not liking this... I am not liking this... - mumbles with a bit scared tone. He seems a bit stiff, as he closes his eyes and clenches his fingers. "I can't win with magic... I can't..." - he thinks as he is getting a bit more scared. - Okay... I... I... I'm ready.
Posted by: Maxwell Nov 1 2006, 12:11 PM
Knobe wondered if the these men were his prey he was sent to hunt. He smiled slightly; feeling the power to take a life to end someones many adventures. It was always like this with his kills. To many people had died today.
Knobe backed out of the alley. Away from the line of sight of the men, but close enough to hear their converstaion. If they made any attempt to leave Knobe, had set in his mind that he would follow.
Posted by: joshpurple Nov 1 2006, 06:38 PM
Gassy, resting up some, rubbing his arm, and thinking about the coins he had just gained -hiding in the shadows & smelling horse- decided to look for the same horse he had seen before (and failed to steal). 'Young human boy foiled my attempt!' Thought Gassy. 'I should kill that rotten, no good, human boy,' *Gassy shakes his good fist at a mud puddle.* Gassy looks about, hoping to see any sign of that same horse.
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 3 2006, 09:07 PM
- I'm not liking this... I am not liking this... - mumbles with a bit scared tone. He seems a bit stiff, as he closes his eyes and clenches his fingers. "I can't win with magic... I can't..." - he thinks as he is getting a bit more scared. - Okay... I... I... I'm ready.
You step further back and with a sensation VERY similar to spiderwebbing being pulled from your skin, you are through the gate.
When you open your eyes you see an area between the gateposts that is cloudy. The misty appearance swirls and it is with effort that you pull your gaze away.
You turn from the gate and toward the manor house. It looks nothing like what you saw from the air.
An easily 2 storied stucture looms from the darkness. Twin wolf's heads sit atop massive columns. One on each side of the arch of the doorway. Their eyes glow a deep blood red, blackened tounges hang from the gaping jaws. The dim lighting from braziers mounted below the heads give them the appearance of life. They are silently laughing at you.
Soundlessly the doors split open in the middle and swing outward.
"Enter."
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 3 2006, 09:21 PM
Knobe backed out of the alley. Away from the line of sight of the men, but close enough to hear their converstaion. If they made any attempt to leave Knobe, had set in his mind that he would follow.
You step lightly backwards keeping low in the alley and near the wall of the building to you left side.
Unfortunately your heel scrapes along a loose planking that you missed on your way into the alley.
Both men stop talking and try to focus where they thought the sound came from.
With a blurring of motion one of the men seems to melt towards the ground. A large rat now blinks up at the sky.
The other man spins and starts to run from the other end of the alley way. The rat scurries under the building to your left.
(OOC: Are you sure you want to try and follow? /OOC)
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 3 2006, 09:26 PM
You quitely slip back around to where you can see the front of the inn. You see the man you you think owns the horse facing an armored man. Their stances are coming out of what you would think of as a fighting pose. The boy is still holding the lead of the horse you tried to take earlier but the boy is looking around very carefully. It is doubtful that you would be able to sneak up on them a second time.
Posted by: joshpurple Nov 3 2006, 09:44 PM
Gassy looks about for the nearest escape route from where he is, a path, or direction that would work well for making a fast two legged run to get out when the gett'n is needed. If Gassy can spy a possible route, he will then pick-up a nice big rock -baseball sized for Gassy- and begin to target the boy's head. Muttering and cursing in goblin.
(ooc: Thanks for the EXCELLENT RP! No rush on reply, and feel free to use Gassy's actions to work into the RP when it works best for your timeline.)
Posted by: Matlush Nov 4 2006, 03:40 AM
Muh'Farho
Farho enters the building. He didn't want to... but a given word is a given word. He feels a little bit creepy, like when he had to hide away from the people. Anyway... he slowly walks towards the doors, looking around nervously. "Now I understand why did the innkeeper wanted me to go..."
Posted by: Maxwell Nov 4 2006, 03:56 PM
Knobe dashes tirelessly after the man running down the alley. The shape-shifter had taken him by surprise, non the less he felt that he could reach this other man. He only needed one to find the other, maybe. He was beginning to feel uneasy about this small quiet village. Something dark and familiar seemed now to loom over it.
Knobe seemed unable to catch up with the man. Knobe drew his dagger from it's resting place and with a hard flick of the wrist launched it out at the escaping man.
(OOC: You can roll the dice, I would make it 3 sided die and it must hit 2 for a hit, then roll a 6 sided die to see the damage. Those are just speculations, I am unsure how dice really work, if you could let me know that would be nice thanks \OOC)
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 4 2006, 11:49 PM
(ooc: Thanks for the EXCELLENT RP!
No rush on reply, and feel free to use Gassy's actions to work into the RP when it works best for your timeline.)(OOC: Thanks
/OOC)When you look around you see what can only be a corral connected to a building some distance from where you are hiding. A short dash should get you near the split fence. A soft nicker is coming from there as well.
There is no rock nearby...
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 4 2006, 11:59 PM
Farho enters the building. He didn't want to... but a given word is a given word. He feels a little bit creepy, like when he had to hide away from the people. Anyway... he slowly walks towards the doors, looking around nervously. "Now I understand why did the innkeeper wanted me to go..."
When you enter the house a warm fire lights in the massive hearth. THis provides enough light to illuminate the room. A small table is set with a decanter and two large crystal like goblets. Two chairs are set across from one another facing the table. A man matching the image you saw outside is sitting in the lef hand one.
"Hello, Please join me for a drink then we can discuss the business that brought you here." He stands and motions to the chair across from him. The chair moves back from the table as if someone were helping to seat you.
"Or if you perfer I can get you a stool?" He points near the wall at several chairs ans stools.
"The drink is quite safe." He pours himself a glass and takes a small drink. I light cough escapes him. "If a bit stronger than I usually drink." a smile touches his face. "I can have one of my servants see to your wounds as well." A light breeze moves behind you and you feel a gentle kneading on the joints of your wings.
"It is a small air elemental. If it focuses hard enough it can do wonders."
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 5 2006, 12:09 AM
Knobe seemed unable to catch up with the man. Knobe drew his dagger from it's resting place and with a hard flick of the wrist launched it out at the escaping man.
(OOC: You can roll the dice, I would make it 3 sided die and it must hit 2 for a hit, then roll a 6 sided die to see the damage. Those are just speculations, I am unsure how dice really work, if you could let me know that would be nice thanks \OOC)
(I am going to assume you are wanting to stop him for questioning and not kill him right away.)
Your knife flies true, the many years of practice show in your efforts, striking the man in the right knee, hamstringing him. A cry of pain escapes his lips as he crashes to the earth.
When you reach where he has fallen, you see he twisted his right arm in the fall as well.
He has not completely given up though and a dagger glints in his left hand.
"Who are you? Did Hankellin send you? It's too late the plan is in motion my master will see it come about."
He stabs himself in the thigh cutting the artery.
Through clenched teeth he mutters, "Even if you stop the bleeding the poison should kill me swiftly." He lays back as convulsions start to wrack his body.
Posted by: Matlush Nov 5 2006, 04:35 AM
Muh'Farho
Still being a bit suspicious. Now being aware of getting controlled. " I don't like the way he is... But I can't run. I'll better do what I was going to do, and head back to town fast."
- Good evening... - he comes to the table. - If I'm not mistaken, your name is Hankellin, right ? - sits on the chair, and moves it back to the table - Thank you for healing my wounds... My name is Muh'Farho. And unluckily I've got some bad news, that I'm going to say straight. Your daughter, Celieste, was murdered. - the dragonkin tries to show the compassion, but it is noticeable by his face that it's a fake.
He awaits the response, as just telling him that and going back to the inn didn't seem to be the best idea.
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 5 2006, 04:50 AM
Still being a bit suspicious. Now being aware of getting controlled. " I don't like the way he is... But I can't run. I'll better do what I was going to do, and head back to town fast."
- Good evening... - he comes to the table. - If I'm not mistaken, your name is Hankellin, right ? - sits on the chair, and moves it back to the table - Thank you for healing my wounds... My name is Muh'Farho. And unluckily I've got some bad news, that I'm going to say straight. Your daughter, Celieste, was murdered. - the dragonkin tries to show the compassion, but it is noticeable by his face that it's a fake.
He awaits the response, as just telling him that and going back to the inn didn't seem to be the best idea.
"My daughter? Murdered? How did this happen?" A very dangerous stillness creeps into the room the hearth fire seems to fade a bit. You find yourself focusing intently on this man's eyes.
You feel a great compulsion to tell him everything about the fight in the tavern, but with an effort you shake the feeling and lunge to your feet.
(I will let you continue from this point. If you want to tell him ok, or you can try and leave. Up to you.)
Posted by: Matlush Nov 5 2006, 05:16 AM
Muh'Farho
"Uh-oh...Better tell him before he'll damage me or whatnot."
- Well, you see... It was like this - closes his eyes, trying to remember all the things that did happen - In the inn, I've ordered from your daughter a meal. Suddenly, all the people in the inn jumped into the doors, and so did I. It seemed that a goblin did sneak into the town, doing some havoc. So, I came back to the inn, and noticed two men behind the counter, and one of them was dragging something. Somehow I didn't like what they were doing, thought that they were stealing something. A little talk came up, and those two wanted me to leave the inn, but I didn't. One of them tried to run away, but he tripped over the counter. The second one attacked me, so I've killed him. People then noticed what did happen, and the innkeeper jumped in. I've came to the counter to see what was behind in... and... - dragonkin opens his eyes, and looks straight in the eyes of Hankelling. - ...That was Celieste, dipped in her blood. - Farho takes a breath, and contiunes - So... The other man did manage to run away, and the inn keeper wanted me to tell you this. And that's why I'm here. - Now, he awaits the response, as he didn't want to make Hankellin mad by leaving.
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 5 2006, 05:42 AM
@ Muh'Farho:
Hankellin takes a deep breath and the light retuns to the room and your tunnel vision clears.
"I'm sorry. I should not have done that. I have worked very hard to get where I am now and I tried to protect her all her life. I am a bit indulgent though when it comes to her. When she wanted to start working in the town I was against it. How would I protect her there?"
He seems to be rambling a bit then with a shake his words stop.
"I have a job for you if you would accept it. Please take this amulet and place it near Celieste's body. It does not have to touch her just be near her." He pulls a necklace from under his shirt and lifts it off over his head. Holding out to you in both hands.
"I have an assistant that can show you a fast way to the town if you like."
He turns his head a bit. "Tassletop, would you please join us?"
A glowing speck of light enters the room and hovers above the table. A few seconds later a form grows from the light. A young pixie is standing on the table. Her hair is a golden yellow cascade down her back and her eyes are deep forest green.
"Hello. How can I help?" her voice is remarkably clear for one so small. The decanter comes up to her chest.
"Tass, I need you to take Muh'Farho here back to town and see to Celieste. After that I free you from your contract."
He turns back to you. "Well, is it acceptable? I can give you a few coins too if you wish." Silently a small bag enters the room and lands on the table as well. A light clink is heard.
Posted by: Matlush Nov 5 2006, 05:58 AM
Muh'Farho
"Didn't turn out so bad. Heck, I'm alive!"
- ...I'll do it. - looks on the bag on the table - I'll be paid now or later ? - looks on the Hankellin, and then on the Tassletop. "What kind of contract would it be ?..."
(After getting the answer, dragonkin goes off to complete another job...)
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 5 2006, 06:11 AM
"Didn't turn out so bad. Heck, I'm alive!"
- ...I'll do it. - looks on the bag on the table - I'll be paid now or later ? - looks on the Hankellin, and then on the Tassletop. "What kind of contract would it be ?..."
(After getting the answer, dragonkin goes off to complete another job...)
"The money is yours now." Hankellin hands you the amulet. A dark ruby like stone is mounted among several dark green with red flakes stones. It is very warm to the touch, much warmer than mere body heat would account for.
As soon as you pick up the bag, Hankellin turns and leaves you and Tassletop alone in the room.
"What is wrong with Celieste? She and I are good friends. I can't wait to see her."
The pixie holds out a small hand. "You can call me Tass if you like. I am susposed to show you a fast way to the town huh? Well, follow me."
She turns back to a ball of light and moves to a doorway on the left wall. A long hall extends as far as your eyesight can see. Another door opens at the end.
When you reach the far door, Tass' voice comes from the light, "You will have to open it. I never had a key."
Posted by: Matlush Nov 5 2006, 06:20 AM
(Woohooo, many posts today, yay! XD)
Muh'Farho
-Key ? What kind of key? - goes towards the doors - About Celieste... well, she's dead. I'm curious what will that amulet do...Well, okay Tass, let's see how does that work.
When at the doors, dragonkin tries to open them.
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 5 2006, 06:33 AM
Muh'Farho
-Key ? What kind of key? - goes towards the doors - About Celieste... well, she's dead. I'm curious what will that amulet do...Well, okay Tass, let's see how does that work.
When at the doors, dragonkin tries to open them.
When you mention Celieste's death the light that is the pixie dims to a very low glow almost going out.
"We had so much fun together her and I. The pranks we played and the trouble those caused. Do you know how she died?" The light brightens but also takes on a redish tint.
"I know a few pranks that I would pull on her killers." A grim resolve hardens the small voice.
Pushing on the doors does nothing. You feel a warming sensation from the pouch you put the amulet in.
The doors start to glow and a light can now be seen under the doors handles appear where none where before.
Posted by: Matlush Nov 5 2006, 06:49 AM
(100th post here)
Muh'Farho
- I don't know exactly how she died... but you wouldn't like to see her body. - looks at the doors for a moment, then lowers his voice - I guess it would be better if no one would know about that passage....
Farho touches the doors, trying to guess if they're passable. If yes, he firstly puts his head through it, and then looks around, searching for any people. If he notices any, he tries to quickly get past the doors silently. But if not, he goes through them normally.
Now, he looks around, trying to guess where he is. If he knows where, then he head to the inn. If not, he walks around, trying to ask any townsfolk where the inn is.
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 6 2006, 12:19 AM
@Muh'Farho
You pull the doors open and Tass flies through at your shoulder height. When you peer through the door you find yourself looking from an armour(coat closet) into an empty room.
With no one present and the pixie already in the room you folow her.
The room is dark, a made bed is against the wall under a shuttered window. A bath basin and pitcher of water are on a stand next to the bed. An unlit candle resides beside the basin as well.
Turning around to shut the armoire doors you all you see are ladies clothing hung in ordered rows inside the closet. There is no sign of the hallway.
If you listen at the room's door your hear what can only be the sounds of the tavern you had been in earlier.
"This was Celieste's room. I spent many happy days here with her." Thevoice of the pixie is soft and sad. "Come. We must finish this business soon." Tass flies to your shoulder and lands there. Her light dims to nothingness and the only reason you know she is still there is the gentle weight you feel and maybe a light tickle from her hair brushing your neck.
(OOC: Edit to correct the spelling of Armoire. /OOC)
Posted by: Matlush Nov 6 2006, 10:07 AM
Muh'Farho
- I'm feeling a bit strange surrounded by women's cloths... - and saying so, he opens the armoire. - We've got to find Celieste... I hope they didn't speed up the burial ceremony, or something... - says it rather quietly to Tass.
He looks around, trying to find any holes/windows to see what's happening outside. Then, he comes to the doors trying to catch any sounds of someone being nearby.
Posted by: Hankellin Nov 7 2006, 12:34 AM
- I'm feeling a bit strange surrounded by women's cloths... - and saying so, he opens the armoire. - We've got to find Celieste... I hope they didn't speed up the burial ceremony, or something... - says it rather quietly to Tass.
He looks around, trying to find any holes/windows to see what's happening outside. Then, he comes to the doors trying to catch any sounds of someone being nearby.
The door to the hall opens easily after being unlocked from the inside. You step out into the hall way and make your way to the landing. You can see the Inkeeper standing behind the counter.
He appears to be nervously watching the front door.
(OOC: I am moving Static's Character into the Inn now. /OOC)
You can see the Knight and the man he had been facing sharing a bottle at a table near the wall oposite the bar.
The other guests have settled back to drink and eat in their own fashion.
Posted by: Matlush Nov 7 2006, 09:47 AM
Muh'Farho
He comes to the counter, looking at the front doors, expecting something as innkeepers looks there. Then, he comes by him and whispers quietly to the innkeeper - I've told the Hankellin what did happen... But before I'll finish my running there and here, I'd like to know... Where's the Celieste's body now ? - then he looks around a bit suspiciously to see in no one was listening to him.
Posted by: Hankellin Dec 27 2006, 05:33 AM
Gassy looks about for the nearest escape route from where he is, a path, or direction that would work well for making a fast two legged run to get out when the gett'n is needed. If Gassy can spy a possible route, he will then pick-up a nice big rock -baseball sized for Gassy- and begin to target the boy's head. Muttering and cursing in goblin.
(ooc: Thanks for the EXCELLENT RP! No rush on reply, and feel free to use Gassy's actions to work into the RP when it works best for your timeline.)
(OOC: Thanks
/OOC)When you look around you see what can only be a corral connected to a building some distance from where you are hiding. A short dash should get you near the split fence. A soft nicker is coming from there as well.
There is no rock nearby...
(OOC: Just a quick refresher on Gassy)
Muh'Farho
He comes to the counter, looking at the front doors, expecting something as innkeepers looks there. Then, he comes by him and whispers quietly to the innkeeper - I've told the Hankellin what did happen... But before I'll finish my running there and here, I'd like to know... Where's the Celieste's body now ? - then he looks around a bit suspiciously to see in no one was listening to him.
"I was 'pectin you ta come in the door. How did you get back so quick?" he steps away a bit and makes a quick sign with his right hand.
"No, Ne'er mind. I don' realy want ta know. W-W-We wrapped Celieste up real nice like and placed her inna cellar soos she'd keep cool."
He looks around with a slighly scared air about him. "Ya don' think He'd be mad do ya?"
"She is back there and down tha stairs." He points to an open arch behind him.
Posted by: Matlush Dec 29 2006, 07:04 AM
Muh'Farho
- I don't know... Anyway, one thing I have to do about whole this mess and I'm free... - he says it quietly to the innkeeper. Now, he moves towards the arch, trying to not step out from the crowd (if he isn't already), rather quickly. - I'll be right back
Posted by: joshpurple Dec 29 2006, 07:52 PM
Gassy, never that well adjusted in any intelligent way, suddenly makes a connection! Corral... horses... Corral... Horses! Right! Yes! Gassy puts his aim on the corral connected to a building some distance from where he is hiding. Then Gassy looks for the nearest shadow that leads in that direction, and makes a dash for it. *slight goblin chuckling can be heard*
Posted by: Hankellin Jan 2 2007, 10:05 AM
Muh'Farho
- I don't know... Anyway, one thing I have to do about whole this mess and I'm free... - he says it quietly to the innkeeper. Now, he moves towards the arch, trying to not step out from the crowd (if he isn't already), rather quickly. - I'll be right back
"I don't know why he was so worried about Hankellin being upset. Han is one of the nicest humans I have met." Tass whispers in your ear as you head into the kitchen area of the Inn.
You locate the stairs down with no problem. The fact that they are very narrow and seem in disrepair make you wonder how they moved Celieste's body down them.
You descend the stairs running your claws along the rail to keep your balance. Tass brightens her glow to provide a little extra light.
At the back wall propped against a large hogshead (Barrel) is the linen wrapped body. It appears that it has been cleaned and made much more presentable from when you last saw it.
Tass' light fades to nothing as you approach the corpse.
Gassy, never that well adjusted in any intelligent way, suddenly makes a connection! Corral... horses... Corral... Horses! Right! Yes! Gassy puts his aim on the corral connected to a building some distance from where he is hiding. Then Gassy looks for the nearest shadow that leads in that direction, and makes a dash for it. *slight goblin chuckling can be heard*
Moving from shadow to shadow nose and belly almost touching the ground you make it to the corral.
You can hear horses and/or some other large animals moving inside the split rail fence. You cannot see anyway to remove a rail or opwn a gate from where you are.
Posted by: joshpurple Jan 6 2007, 06:41 PM
Moving from shadow to shadow nose and belly almost touching the ground you make it to the corral.
You can hear horses and/or some other large animals moving inside the split rail fence. You cannot see anyway to remove a rail or open a gate from where you are.
*In the shadows, Gassy does a goblin boogie dance for joy* Murmuring in goblin, 'Yes, yes, yes. Now just to get one of these back to the horde... !" Gassy looks about, staying in the shadows, to see what is near -any smells, sounds, or sights that might be a danger (like a guard dog, sleeping guard, traps, etc. ).
Posted by: Hankellin Jan 10 2007, 03:03 AM
*In the shadows, Gassy does a goblin boogie dance for joy* Murmuring in goblin, 'Yes, yes, yes. Now just to get one of these back to the horde... !" Gassy looks about, staying in the shadows, to see what is near -any smells, sounds, or sights that might be a danger (like a guard dog, sleeping guard, traps, etc. ).
You sneak very quietly around the fence and come to a section where anthoer fence and the one you were following meet. Just beyond the post at the intersection you can see what looks like a gate. It appear to be only secured with a loop of rawhide on the far side.
No scents or sounds alert you to danger. The animals in the corral are getting nervous with you so close. Your smell is obviously upsetting them.
Posted by: joshpurple Jan 14 2007, 05:20 PM
Gassy becomes more excited. Forgetting that he needs to be quiet, Gassy gets carried away with the horses getting nervous, and shouts in goblin, "Quiet! Shut-up! You rotten animals!" Then shakes his fist at them. Next he makes for the loop of rawhide and begins chewing at it.