Miranna Thursday August 23rd, 2001 9:12:18 PM
Miranna smiles happily when she sees the gold. "If Flaust does not need it for the orphanage, may I have my share now? I have some spells to research."
Once she is given her share, the elf waves to her family and heads off by herself. She does not reappear, even at mealtimes, until many days have passed.
(Miranna will buy some spells from the Catacombs and maybe scribe some scrolls. The others, except Drew, are used to not seeing much of her and won't think it strange.)
Drew Thursday August 23rd, 2001 10:18:22 PM
"I need a bath."
The Letter... Friday August 24th, 2001 11:46:26 AM
As everyone sits and tries to decide what to do, a piece of open parchment appears on a table near you in the room. On it is scrawled the following: "Children, just thought I'd let you know that I survived my battle, of which you caught a glimpse. I have no doubt that you have worked out your situation and are doing fine. Best of luck and if time permits, I'll come by and see you some day. You did a great service to your city - and the Wold! Well done!
Sincerely,
Toad"
After everyone reads it, the note disintegrates.
DEH (Sent letter) Friday August 24th, 2001 12:29:35 PM
Enjoyed it guys, good luck in your game! JK normally only kills your character slowly so it's usually bearable... :)
Jezebella d20+7=22 d20+7=21 Friday August 24th, 2001 1:05:48 PM
To Drew's comment, she wrinkles her nose in his direction, and smirks out.. "yes, you do!" and playfully punches him in the arm gently.
When the note appears, she reads it silently, a small smile on her face.
After it disintigrates, she says to the group.. "I might have to sneak in.. with Drew, and clean up before Mother sees us. I rather doubt she would approve of our activities." She sighs heavily. "If we continue to have these little ... adventures... I do not think we can stay at the orphanage much longer. Or we will HAVE to tell Mother the truth."
Unless there is further business brought up family, she goes back the the orphanage with them... and sneaks in. (22 move silently, 21 hide)
Anarion Friday August 24th, 2001 4:14:27 PM
Looking at the group "according to my estimates everyone gets 100 gold a piece!" Anarion decides to divide up the coins "so here's your share Syr, Polaris, Tiree, Miranna, Drew, Plink, Jez and the last 100 is for me."
"Ok, I know the day is still young but I'm off to get some sleep and than I'll go out and buy a large 25 lbs turkey for everyone to eat at the orphanage. Why don't we have a nice feast and feed our little brothers and sisters in process? Who wants in on the fun ?"
Drew Friday August 24th, 2001 10:05:32 PM
Drew refuses the gold. "I did not take part in this adventure and dont feel I deserve any of the gold, however if some one can lend me a silver I know a public bath house I would like to go to before returning to the orphanage...I mean...home" The word sounds so strange coming from his lips.
Polaris (As Self) OOC Friday August 24th, 2001 11:31:38 PM
Hey everyone sorry I disappeared but I am back now. Aleyna,A BIG THANKS for keeping up with me. I promise this won't happen again. Give me the weekend to catch up and I will be back by Monday. Thanks again for keeping me in.
~Kari/Polaris
Tiree True Monday August 27th, 2001 7:12:12 PM
Tiree looks at the gold longingly.
"Let's wait and see how much Mama Flaust needs at the orphanage before we split anything. Besides, maybe we should take the diamonds and sell those and keep that money."
Tiree starts to walk back to the orphanage, a small bounce in her step.
DM JK Monday August 27th, 2001 7:40:53 PM
Once everyone returns to the orphanage, you find Flaust blissfully laughing. Laughing does very little to improve her gut-wrenching physical ugliness, but her joy radiates through each of you just the same. She hugs everyone who comes in and quickly explains, "Just a few moments ago, a courier arrived from an anonymous benefactor who has given enough gold to run the orphanage for many, many months. I wish I knew who gave it, but it only had a note. It said 'The children must have warm places to sleep. So, never worry again. Our pockets are deep.' I don't know who it is, but if you had anything to do with it, thank you!"
Drew Monday August 27th, 2001 10:08:33 PM
Drew arivess latter after having spent the majorty of the day getting himself and his things clean. At dinner he looks about and says..."Well what now?"
Polaris Monday August 27th, 2001 10:32:27 PM
Polaris looks at Drew and gives him a silly grin...."You know, I was thinking the exact same thing? What do you guys think?" She looks around the table at the rest of her brothers and sisters?
Jezebella Tuesday August 28th, 2001 8:54:07 AM
Having followed Drew to the bath-houses, and cleaned up as well.. she retuns with him to the orphanage. She smiles softly at Flaust's laughter, hiding her freshly (if inexpertly) bandadged wounds. She sits with her friends that night at dinner. She converses with them in hushed tones.
"I don't know what we are to do with ourselves now... Mother seems well off, now. But.. its a big city out there. I wonder if anyone will be after us.. or Mother.. from our little adventure. The blackies... or the coven." She sighs heavily. "I wonder if we are making this place.. .these people we love.. a target by staying here. With her out of finacial danger, and us able to support ourselves.. " She fingers her diamond pin, hidden in a fold of her tunic. "I think we should put some serious thought into moving away.."
Syr Tuesday August 28th, 2001 12:13:21 PM
The elf nods to himself as Jez speaks, "I have given it some thought also. I don't think we made too many friends other than the lords. In addition, does anyone feel comfortable sneaking in and out of the orphanage?"
Syr grins at the bard and says, "Granted, we do have some money, but how long could we go before we have to station Plink on street corners? Our only lead for new funds is the vague promise of a rhyming colorfully dressed disguised lord?"
Smiling at Jezebella, "By moving away, are you referring to the orphanage or the Big Float? I see no problem going away but I've lived in this city for so long that I consider it my home."
"Another thing on my mind is Bart. Several of us, myself included, needed his healing hands over the last few days. I'm not naive enough to think we will never need that again. Personally, I just don't feel the call to the priesthood, does anyone? If not, what can we do about it?"
The Dinner - DM JK Tuesday August 28th, 2001 6:34:21 PM
As you discuss the possibility of moving away from the orphanage with each other at dinner. Flaust introduces a young dwarf wearing armor with a large black flail tucked into his belt.
"Children, this is Brother Gnollslayer. He's a priest of the warrior god, Domi. I've exposed all of you to the ways of Alemi, but Domi stands at Alemi's right hand and is always the first to fight evil. I thought it would be good to have him teach you some tonight while we eat."
Brother Gnollslayer talks to the younger children throughout dinner and answers all their questions about Domi and what it's like to fight the good fight. You all notice Flaust frowning when the kids seem too interested in stories of battle and warriors, but she lets the other priest go on as he pleases. For his part, Brother Gnollslayer looks like he would rather be anywhere than at a table with a bunch of orphans. Clearly, coming to the orphanage was a task delegated to him rather than something he chose on his own. Nevertheless, the young kids seem to enjoy his stories."
After the meal once the kids and Flaust are gone, he plops down in a chair near all of you and pulls a flask from his pocket. He takes a long pull and exclaims, "Garg's friggin' eye, I thought the little whelps weren't never gonna stop askin questions."
[ooc - Roll new hps with a private post on the LnB borad.]
Drew Tuesday August 28th, 2001 10:30:30 PM
Drew seems intrested in the priest for a long time, listing and hanging on every word he says. Finaly he comes away and says simply. "I thought I might have found the god, but it is not Domi that sent me to you."
Jezebella Wednesday August 29th, 2001 8:52:49 AM
Jez purses her lips at the dwarf. "Those 'little whelps' are our family.. they obvoiusly respect you. Respect them in kind, please, sir priest."
Anarion Wednesday August 29th, 2001 9:43:48 AM
"Yaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwnnn, I'm going to bed!"
Syr Wednesday August 29th, 2001 1:06:30 PM
Syr walks over to the dwarf and shakes his hand, "I'm Syr, the younger ones take a bit getting used to. Just give them a chance and a few days for the novelty of your arrival to wear off."
With a smile, "Personally, I'm sure glad to have you around. We seem to be getting ourselves into a few scrapes lately that you might enjoy."
DM JK Wednesday August 29th, 2001 6:34:46 PM
Brother Gnollslayer doesn't seem too impressed with Jezebella's chiding, "'Lemi's Bristling Beard! Don't get your knickers in a twist. I freakin came down here and talked to them all danged night. Didn't swear or nothin. That's as much respect as I show the gods, so you can take it or leave it."
Then the irreverent priest takes a long pull on his flask and looks at Syr, "Now then what're you bloody sayin about scrapes, and just why is it that you seem to think I should skin my bloody knees with ya?"
[I can post privately on the LnB, but if you guys can't then you can't I suppose. You can buy any nonmagic items listed in the phb that you want for the listed price without going to the catacombs.]
Polaris Wednesday August 29th, 2001 8:45:19 PM
Polaris looks strangley at the priest. When he first walked in she was in awe of him. She could never imagine anyone being a priest herself. Then, he started talking and she couldn't believe what he was saying. She actually enjoyed children and could not see why anyone would be angry with them as the priest was. Polaris just bites her tongue to keep from saying anything she might regret later.
Drew Wednesday August 29th, 2001 9:12:56 PM
Drew sees the reaction of the Gnool slayer and says under his breath. "It's definately not Domi."
Syr Thursday August 30th, 2001 3:17:27 AM
With a wicked grin, "If you skin your knees, you obviously are doing it wrong. Maybe blooded knuckles would be more appropriate... I haven't seen a priest of Domi yet that would avoid a fight, you aren't a bit yellow are you? If you happen to join us, I'm sure you'll be satisfied. Trouble seems to seek us."
Jezebella Thursday August 30th, 2001 8:35:19 AM
The gypsy girl says nothing, and settles back into her seat.
Plink Thursday August 30th, 2001 4:34:39 PM
Plink sits and admires the Priest, staying silent while he goes through his stories, listening intently to each and every detail. Plink is knowledgeable to know that Brother Gnollslayer is a member of the dwarven race, and he realizes it's not that the dwarf dislikes THESE children, just children in general. "Sir, I've enjoyed your presence this evening, but there seems to be some greater reason for your being here. Am I right?"
DM JK Thursday August 30th, 2001 8:06:30 PM
Brother Gnollslayer stares at Syr long and hard. Then he says, "Tryin' to goad me, eh? I might be up for something? You kids ain't stealin' apples or overturnin' honest merchants carts or nothin like that are ya?"
He looks over at Plink and just says "Nope."
[OOC: I'm just introducing a possible NPC to fill in as priest until Bart comes back. If you like him, keep him. If not another one will pop up in a bit. Have no worries. The module will begin post haste.]
Polaris Thursday August 30th, 2001 10:21:10 PM
Polaris keeps one ear on the conversation, and one somewhere else. For some reason, she doesn't feel like talking.
Tiree Thursday August 30th, 2001 11:14:21 PM
Tiree yawns and then blushes.
"Sorry, didn't mean to be rude. I guess I'm gonna hit the sheets. I'll see you guys in the morning."
With that, Tiree smiles at Mother Faust and the priest and makes her way to bed.
Jezebella Friday August 31st, 2001 8:30:35 AM
Jez stifles a yawn herself, and begins to stand to go to bed herself. She winces and hisses very slightly as the motions aggrivate her still lightly wounded side. She stops herself before she glances nervously at Mother Flaust.
She hurries upstairs, hoping rest will heal the wound.
Syr Friday August 31st, 2001 1:33:56 PM
Looking pointedly at Jez's side as she moves gingerly away, "Nope, definitely no apple carts for us."
Syr shakes his head, realizing how late it is and what a long day it has been. "Well, since my family seems to be leaning towards sleep, how about we sleep on it?"
With that he takes the steps two at a time, heading up to bed.
Drew Friday August 31st, 2001 9:13:25 PM
Drew waits untill the house has settled in for the night and helps mother check all the locks and doors with mother before going off to his own new bed.
Polaris Saturday September 1st, 2001 12:53:01 AM
Polaris exits quietly upstairs for there is no one left to say goodnight to.
DM JK Monday September 3rd, 2001 7:30:39 PM
A couple of noneventful weeks pass by. Brother Gnollslayer stops by every now and then, and his social graces never seem to improve.
One afternoon when the priest isn't about and everyone else is lounging about at the Brass Toad Tavern, a familiar stranger walks up and sits down at your table, "If you are ready and your nerves are steady, I have a game for you. If you win, a better gift than the pin will be given to you. Meet me at nine behind the Lost Souls Shrine, and all will be made clear to you." Then the jester winks and disappears.
Plink Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:15:23 PM
Plink, fully rested and quite bored from the past few weeks, starts when the jester appears. As soon as the odd man is there, he's gone, with a mystical message left to whet the senses of the kids. The jester appears to have succeeded in his quest, for Plink finds himself longing for adventure again, ready for the perils there may be. "Well, my family, are you all prepared? I know I am. This should be...exciting." Plink will head to the designated area when the time is right, so long as everyone is in agreeance.
Drew Monday September 3rd, 2001 9:20:09 PM
Drew seems non impressed as the Jester does his act however once he leaves he says. "Well it's better than being bored I should think."
Syr Tuesday September 4th, 2001 12:27:03 AM
The elf looks up in surprise and smiles widely, "At last, some action, I was wondering if we were getting anywhere..."
Looking around he coughs delicately, "Anyone think we should include our rude priest?"
Jezebella Tuesday September 4th, 2001 8:09:11 AM
The gypsy girl says nothing in response to the jester, or Syr's question. She will attend the meeting the jester suggested, however.
Tiree True Tuesday September 4th, 2001 2:02:51 PM
Tiree tries not to show the excitement in her face at the jester's words. The last adventure had just about gotten several of her family killed, but something about the danger had gotten to her. She couldn't wait for 9 oclock.
DM JK Tuesday September 4th, 2001 6:59:40 PM
Nine hours to wait....
Eight and a half hours to wait....
Seven hours....
Five hours....
Finally dinner time rolls around. Brother Benrik Gnollslayer pops by as he frequently does. Noticing the anxiety on several faces, he sits down and pulls out that flask and takes a drink. This sight has become fairly common in the past couple of weeks. He seems to drink out of that thing all the time, but he never seems drunk at all. Wiping his mouth, he asks, "What's goin on?"
Drew Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:53:37 PM
Drew keeps quiet and calm waiting for the time to arrive.
Polaris Tuesday September 4th, 2001 10:58:54 PM
Polaris looks at the others. She does not want to be the one to spoil anyone's fun if they are really anxious about bringing the priest along.
Syr Wednesday September 5th, 2001 4:32:40 AM
Syr looks at the dwarf and quickly looks away to the others, "Nothing, anything new for you?"
Jezebella Wednesday September 5th, 2001 7:59:37 AM
Jezebella murmers under her breath "overturning apple carts"... but otherwise says nothing.
Tiree Wednesday September 5th, 2001 4:45:54 PM
Tiree, sitting next to Jez, hears her murmur and does her best to hide a laugh. She starts coughing instead and tears begin to run out her eyes.
"I'm fine, I'm fine," she keeps saying when she can speak again. "Been through worse."
Benrik Wednesday September 5th, 2001 6:55:47 PM
"Nothin, eh? Didn't do to much today either. We had a wrestling exposition in the Lost Souls Mission. I was doing all right, but then Brother Jandar from Plateau City showed up. He trounced everyone." The dwarf grins big, "He's not that big, but he's wiry. Knows some moves." Benrik reaches up and touches his nose, "He broke my nose too! Healed it right after though."
DM JK Wednesday September 5th, 2001 6:57:00 PM
Dinner passes. Benrik sticks around. There's only about an hour left until the appointed meeting. It's starting to look like you'll either have to ditch the priest or bring him along.
Drew Wednesday September 5th, 2001 8:47:53 PM
"Well, Im going for my walk I'll see you guys latter." Drew goes out the back, makes sure hes not followed and then goes to the shed where there equipment is hid and gears up. He waits for a bit there and if no one comes quickly he goes ahead to the tavern.
Jezebella Wednesday September 5th, 2001 10:30:54 PM
The gypsy girl, having had enough, leaves her seat. She flips up the collar of her tunic, exposeing her diamond pin. She adresses her friends, and the dwarf who happens to be there..... speaking low enough that her voice will not travel past them.
"Well, I am off to dance with a dragon.. shall it be dark as night again, my friends...?"
She catches the dwarf's eye. "I hope I don't skin my knees."
At that, she leaves.
Anarion Thursday September 6th, 2001 12:09:22 PM
Having been preoccupied in room for weeks Anarion walks out to meet with the others. His clothing is wrinkled and he looks like a half crazed maniac. His hair points randomly in every direction, except for a large cow lick across one side of his head. He has bags under his eyes and it appears like he has been reading and practising magic in his room for weeks now. he also appears to have lost some weight from a lack of eating.
Rubing his eyes he says "so what is going on around here? You all look anxious about something?"
DM JK Thursday September 6th, 2001 8:47:35 PM
Benrik takes the hint and leaves. Drew is waiting out in the shed and preparing to go to some tavern. Jezebella left and went somewhere. Anarion is waiting for an answer from the rest. The appointed hour is nearly here. It's time to go if you want to get there on time. Hopefully someone knows how to get to the shrine. There's not a lot of time left to figure it out now.
Jezebella d20+4=12 Thursday September 6th, 2001 9:13:50 PM
(ooc : JK.. I think we all assumed.. falsely, it seems, that living in the city, we would know where this shrine was.)
Jez suddenly realizes the time, and that she doesnt quite know where she needs to go. She asks urchins near the tavern area of town, and beggers... (gather information 12)
[I assumed that you knew until Drew said he was going to a tavern.]
Tiree d20+6=21 Friday September 7th, 2001 1:11:07 AM
Tiree moves her pin more to the front of her shirt. It's still hidden, but can now be easily shown, if needed. Noticing the time, Tiree grabs Anarion's hand.
"Come on! I'll tell you on the way."
Following along with Jezebella, she makes a quick detour to pick up her gear. She also asks around about the shrine and the shortest way to get there(if needed gather info of 21).
On the way to the shrine, she tells Anarion what is happening.
Anarion Friday September 7th, 2001 10:29:29 AM
"Ok, Tiree, so we are ready for another adventure?"
Drew Saturday September 8th, 2001 2:05:37 PM
Drew suddenly remembers that it was a shrine not a tavern.
Miranna and Weasel Monday September 10th, 2001 4:25:54 AM
Miranna comes into view of the garden shed, cradling her weasel in one arm and stroking its soft fur. A new scroll case is hanging from her sash, and her eyes radiate absolute happiness. She looks briefly surprised to see Drew (and anyone else waiting there), then runs up to him with a wide smile.
"Drew! Have you had a good time these past few days? I have. I have mastered two new spells and scribed some scrolls! I..." Miranna pauses as she notices Drew's battle outfit. "Is there trouble afoot?"
Miranna will put her weasel back into her shoulder pouch, strap on her equipment and prepare to join the rest. If there is time, she slips back into the orphanage to grab something to eat on the way, having missed dinner as usual.
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