DnD Game 3 - Western/Eastern Struggle

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:54 pm

Trok raises his hand.

Trok kill pointed ear lizardmen! Trok cries out with glee.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:14 am

Looks at Trok, sighs, turns back to Gorum.
Shall we find the rest of our companions then and enlist their aid? I think it would be best if we had some trustworthy people with us. Let us find them and be away.

Kehama · Post by **Kehama** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:47 pm

Fine, fine. Ye wanna' get all warm an' cuddly with the song-hatin' elves... then we'll try it yer way. I'm warnin' ye though, first un that looks sideways at me? THWACK! Down goes the axe! Soooo, why don't ye go russel up the rest of our fine group o' lads while ol' Trok and I stay here and work out the details of our... uhhh... diplomatic fee fer talkin' to the elves.

Gorum gives a knowing wink to Trok when he says "diplomatic" and then suddenly realizes the half-orc probably has no idea what he's talking about or the subtle nuances of his conversation. Giving a small shake of his head the dwarf turns back to Eldred to work out the specifics of how pay will be handled, where they should go, and who they should "talk" to. And in the back of his mind he begins working out a way to convince the rest of his group to make a small side-trip to a ruin about 2 days away that he'd found on an old map purchased in town.

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:26 pm

Trok attempts to discern what Gorum is talking about, trying to figure out what the hairy little git wants out of him.

After some time of contemplation inside Trok's head, he realizes that the one-eyed blink made by Gorum was an attempt to indicate that Trok should be MEAN Trok!

Trok understand! Trok shouts, before noticing that the conversation had moved past the wink several minutes before. Nevertheless, understanding his job, Trok stands up as tall as possible and attempts to look as imposing as possible.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:20 am

Having gathered Zonyx and Behan along with the party's gear, Searin proceeds to the gate to meet Gorum and Trok and begin the next leg of their journey

[OOC]Hear that guys? You have been gathered. Come along now.

[/OOC]

Hemlock Bones · Post by **Hemlock Bones** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:26 pm

Following the melodious sounds of a bellowing orc, Behan figures out where the rest of the party went.
Trok, what have you done now?

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:32 am

Eldred can offer a bounty on a Live Elf of 4000gp, assuming of course it's one of the ones bound and determined to kill themselves on the walls.

He will cough up 15% in advance due to his connection with the Bard.

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:51 am

Trok, noting the exchange of money, feels that we could probably earn *more* profit simply by killing everybody in the village. Hell, if they're having trouble keeping a few elves out every night, we could probably take 'em all.

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:52 am

At the minimum, Trok feels that Eldred could probably afford more than that.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:58 am

Does Trok express his feelings on the matter?

Kehama · Post by **Kehama** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:38 pm

Gorum notices Trok scowling at Eldred and thinks to himself "If that thug opens his mouth right now I just might give him an uppercut to the balls." And then turning to the rest of the party he says,

Well, looks like we've got us a might good quest! Capture a frilly little forest lover alive! That should prove interestin'. Better get yer chains an' ropes ready! We're in fer a hunt! Now... before we head straight after tha pointy ears, might I suggest a little... detour.

With a flourish the bard unfurls a small crude map and begins showing it to his companions. Next to a large, dramatic X is scribbled the word "ruins".

Whadda' ye think, eh? A little ruin rompin' never hurt anyone, eh?

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:03 pm

Searin ponders the idea of ruins with hopes that there may be some connection to old magics that could teach him something about these portals
I'm up for a little exploration.

Hemlock Bones · Post by **Hemlock Bones** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:31 pm

Hmmm... ruins yield knowledge, sometimes the kind you'd rather not have but, I'm in.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:38 pm

Zonyx has to admit that he's been a poor player thus far, and has become somewhat bored with the process after progressing through about 30 minutes of play after 10+ months.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:06 am

Zaxxon - if you desire to bow out, a town is the perfect place to do so.

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:32 am

Or Trok could get you killed pretty easily!

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:42 am

ChrisGrenard wrote:Or Trok could get you killed pretty easily!

This could be somewhat amusing.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:06 am

The ruins are a few days off...

on the first day of travel you come across a group of Clerics (robes and holy symbols being a dead giveaway) shortly before nightfall

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:10 am

Trok's stance and body language make it clear that he hates these guys.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:56 am

ChrisGrenard wrote:Trok's stance and body language make it clear that he hates these guys.

Searin unobtrusively places himself between the Clerics and the Half-Orc while softly singing "I'm a little tea pot......" to distract Trok

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:26 pm

Trok recalls only one line of the song...

Short and Stout.

Hemlock Bones · Post by **Hemlock Bones** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:47 am

Do I recognize the holy symbols?

Knowlege:Religions - Die roll 11 + 4 = 15

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:01 pm

The symbols lead you to believe that they are followers of a Healing Deity...

Hemlock Bones · Post by **Hemlock Bones** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:16 pm

Hail friends! How do you fare?

See if I can get a feel for these clerics

How many? Race? sex?

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:22 pm

Hemlock Bones wrote:Hail friends! How do you fare?

See if I can get a feel for these clerics

How many? Race? sex?

Shouldn't you get the answer to the first two questions before you go trying to get them in the sack?

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:46 pm

Hemlock Bones wrote:Hail friends! How do you fare?

See if I can get a feel for these clerics

How many? Race? sex?

Five human males.

A pleasant journey to you all, we are fine and fit and wish no trouble

Hemlock Bones · Post by **Hemlock Bones** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:07 pm

Then we are agreed, friend. How is the road ahead? Have you been attacked?

Remus West wrote:Shouldn't you get the answer to the first two questions before you go trying to get them in the sack?

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:59 pm

No, thankfully but we have had opportunity to help a few travelers with their own wounds.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:41 pm

Chaosraven wrote:No, thankfully but we have had opportunity to help a few travelers with their own wounds.

Wounds? Have people been attacked then or was there an accident? If they were attacked do you know by who or what? Any information that you could share that may allow us to remain safe or perhaps lend a needed sword to assist the worthy would be welcome.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:53 pm

Remus West wrote:
Chaosraven wrote:No, thankfully but we have had opportunity to help a few travelers with their own wounds.
Wounds? Have people been attacked then or was there an accident? If they were attacked do you know by who or what? Any information that you could share that may allow us to remain safe or perhaps lend a needed sword to assist the worthy would be welcome.

The Clerics give each other glances and hesitate... you notice one of them gave a cautious look back the way you came.

Kehama · Post by **Kehama** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:57 pm

Gorum notices the clerics hestitation and quickly focuses his attention on the strangers. With a quick nudge to Trok the bard mutters:

I'm not likin' this greeny. Somethin's fishy 'ere. Might be them spell-beggars will need some persuadin' to give us the story.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:05 pm

Kehama wrote:Gorum notices the clerics hestitation and quickly focuses his attention on the strangers. With a quick nudge to Trok the bard mutters:

I'm not likin' this greeny. Somethin's fishy 'ere. Might be them spell-beggars will need some persuadin' to give us the story.

Relax my friend. May I offer a hypothetical story for you. Suppose you were a Priest dedicated to healing all those in need. Suppose you did so without reservation. You would likely be aware that the party that injured the one you healed may not view your actions kindly. What you would not know is that we would not have an issue with it as we are not part of the group that injured anyone. We work for them only in that we mean to discover the cause behind these events that lead to injuries and put a stop to them.

Searin turns away from Kehama and faces the Clerics

Maybe the ones you healed could aid our quest by sharing information with us? Maybe we could complete our work and thus put you out of work in this area? Would your story facilitate that?

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:06 pm

Can I make some sort of sense motive roll to get a read on these guys?

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:13 pm

Remus West wrote:Can I make some sort of sense motive roll to get a read on these guys?

Yes.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:02 pm

Chaosraven wrote:
Remus West wrote:Can I make some sort of sense motive roll to get a read on these guys?
Yes.

Roll(1d20)+1:
19,+1
Total:20

Hopefully that helps, I would hate to waste my best roll thus far on crap.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:05 am

Remus West wrote:Maybe the ones you healed could aid our quest by sharing information with us? Maybe we could complete our work and thus put you out of work in this area? Would your story facilitate that?

Some of our recent work has been on those who are not welcome within yonder walls... (mostly truthful)
Though we abhor getting entangled in politics, (this is a lie)
we cannot stand by and let those around us suffer when we can lend our aid (truth)

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:47 am

I appologize for asking so many questions but please bear with me a while longer. Are you on a mission in town? Perhaps we could give you the name of someone who might aid you if we new your intent there. Also, could you then direct us to the Elves that we might have a chance to speak peaceably with them?

Kehama · Post by **Kehama** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:23 pm

Gorum will slowly begin to maneuver himself into a flanking position on the group of clerics... if possible of course.

ChrisGrenard · Post by **ChrisGrenard** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:29 pm

Trok is still completely unaware of what everybody else is doing, rather he continues to stare intently in the direction of the clerics. But sometimes he just stares off into the distance behind them before remembering that he doesn't like their type.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:16 pm

Remus West wrote:I appologize for asking so many questions but please bear with me a while longer. Are you on a mission in town? Perhaps we could give you the name of someone who might aid you if we new your intent there. Also, could you then direct us to the Elves that we might have a chance to speak peaceably with them?

We serve only the Higher Power (false)
The elves come and go, but you could find them to the North (false)