ADM Joe Monday September 4th, 2006 9:03:24 PM
Game #2 Windhorn Hamlet For week of Sept 1st, 2006
Name MTWTF DM JK xxxx Draax xxxx Monthor xxxx Tratain xxox Arian xoxx
4 Posts this week, are we on hold pending the outcome of Jerry Merge vs Recruite descision?
Another Invitation: DMJK Tuesday September 5th, 2006 9:24:13 AM
The party decides to visit Lord Arrak first and continues on down the road without following the path to Duke Kolo's.
A few hundred yards after this fork, the party encounters a man standing in the middle of the road. He's dressed in blue and yellow livery and looks to be some lord's servant. As the party approaches, he raises his right hand and calls out, "Good day, gentlemen." He bows low and then addresses Monthor, "Forgive me for asking what might seem a rude question, Master Dwarf, but would you happen to be the 'Ill-Mannered Dwarf of Hoomwix'? My master feared that you might not find the road to his estate, hidden as it is out past the vineyards. Consequently, he bid me wait here on the road so that I might accompany you to his estate to ensure that you will not miss out on his hospitality this evening."
Tratain Tuesday September 5th, 2006 9:47:48 AM
Tratain shrugs "We had heard that the Dukes Mother Died and the funeral was today, we were going to visit Lord Arrak first and come back in a few days to give the Duke some time to Mourn, but I guess not now. If he want's to see you that badly Monthor I guess we'd better go now."
Draax Tuesday September 5th, 2006 1:55:28 PM
Draax begins to laugh when he hears what the duke's servant has to say. "Wow! I guess the Duke is as eager to see you as you are to see him. At least he gave you a title, Sir Ill-Mannered Dwarf of Hoomwix; I wonder what the Coat-of-Arms for the estate will look like." When he stops laughing, Draax agrees with Tain.
"Lead the way Sir Ill-Mannered Dwarf of Hoomwix."
Monthor Tuesday September 5th, 2006 7:12:55 PM
:: Monthor gets a very serious look on his face and looks at Draax ::
" The Coar of Arms would be a one fingered salute over my foot up someone's arse. "
:: Since obviously Monthor couldn't keep a straight face after saying something so ridiculous, the "I'll mannared dwarf" breaks out in a very loud belly laugh. ::
" And me not from Hoomwix. Me from Dirt City. Darn humans can't get anything right. "
" Lead on me good man. It would be ill mannared for us to be late for tea and crumpets. "
:: Monthor follows the servant. Just to accentuate his last comments, Monthor walks along with his pinky pointing up and his nose up in the air. ::
DMJK Wednesday September 6th, 2006 10:45:32 AM
The man clearly has no idea what everyone is joking about, but he smiles and says, "Very well, gentlemen. If you would be so kind as to follow me."
He leads the group back to the fork in the road and heads east. The Gnowsy Vineyards lay off to your right (south). The road is another branch of the safe road, so travel is swift. There's also little chance that anyone could miss this road. There's nothing hidden about it.
After moving past the fork, the servant adds, "You mentioned visiting the Lord Arrak. It might please you to know that he is visiting Duke Kolo to pay his respects. I expect you will be able to visit him here."
The journey is quick, but evening is approaching by the time you reach the fort. You can't help but note that the structure is a working fortification, not merely the palace of some well to do lord. It sits on the edge of the plateau and is clearly meant to fight off invaders from down below. Nevertheless, a thick wall surrounds the keep.
Your guide calls out a greeting as you approach the gates, and they swing open on well oiled hinges. One of the guards calls out, "Is that an ill-mannered dwarf with you Bren?" The other guards near the gate laugh.
Looking about the fort, you notice about 20 soldiers involved in the various tasks necessary to the operation of the facility.
Your guide, who is apparently named Bren, leads you to the keep and escorts you inside where you are met by a seneschal. He bows and introduces himself as Murec at which point Bren turns you over and leaves.
Murec smiles, "We have had quarters prepared in anticipation of your arrival. I'm afraid His Grace will be dining at the Estate-Below-the-Wall, but you are welcome to dine with the officers in the Small Hall. I can show you to your rooms or straight to the meal as you wish. Also, should you be in want of anything while you are here, please let me know how I might be of service."
Draax Wednesday September 6th, 2006 2:24:08 PM
As they pass through the gate, Draax smiles at the guard's remarks. He leans over to Monthor and whispers, "You definitely have to make him pay for that remark."
When Brin leaves and the group is shown the hospitality of the estate, Draax says, "If I would have known that having a grievance with royalty would give us this type of treatment, I would have done it years ago myself."
Monthor Wednesday September 6th, 2006 7:32:57 PM
" Me thanks Mullet. Me would like some beers please. And lots of them.
" Hey Draax. Maybe me will kick his ars too after me done with Dooky. "
:: Monthor suddenly becomes somber. ::
" However, me thinks of offering Dooky a way out of the fight. If he be willing to shake me hand and have a drink with me then me'll let things go. Me hate to beat up anyone just after they're momma died. Mommas are special people. It's a shame to beat up someone that just lost his momma. "
Arien Thursday September 7th, 2006 12:42:10 AM
Arien rises an eyebrow at the guard's remark, apparently the confrontation from earlier had clearly made the rounds within the guardsmen. Shaking his head slightly with a bemused smile on his face, Arien follows Murec to their rooms when the Seneschal is ready to take them.
Tratain Thursday September 7th, 2006 7:32:04 AM
Tratain heads to the Dining hall and sits and eats a little. Afterwards he wanders about the Fort and looks for Men-at-Arms Training and sees if they will spar with him, so that he can gauge thier overall level of training. He also asks about the Duke and how skilled he is.
DMJK Thursday September 7th, 2006 4:05:51 PM
The group receives two rooms. They are clean if not incredibly comfortable. Each contains a pair of single beds with a footlocker. You gather the rooms are the type used by sergeants or lesser officers.
Tratain heads to the dining hall along with whoever accompanies him. It seems to be for the use of officers. The food is good and hearty, but there's little fancy about it. They make beer available for Monthor but not in sufficient quantity for him to enjoy it... or become too dangerous.
Tratain finds a number of people willing to talk with him in the dining hall and about the fort. It's not long before he finds a few who will spar with him.
Tratain feels that they are competent as soldiers. Clearly the post is military in nature, and discipline is required. Equipment is well maintained, and the men have trained well enough that Tratain doesn't envy anyone that would try to make an assault up the plateau.
The men discuss their duke freely. They seem as respectful of him as they would be of any lord who commanded them. Tratain hears a few grumbles and a few praises but nothing that would suggest either mutiny or sincere adoration. The same is not true for their captain who rode with Kolo. They seem to genuinely care for him, and they boast that he's as good a swordsman as Valdor the Dragonstone. They note that Kolo is quite skilled as well and regularly trains with the soldiers, very few of whom have ever defeated him in a sparring match.
Monthor Friday September 8th, 2006 12:07:39 PM
Monthor goes looking for more beer....
ooc> Nothing else really to add at this point.
Tratain Friday September 8th, 2006 5:32:59 PM
Tratain ask about the Captain with the soldiers he is sparing with, after he is done he sits around with the off duty ones and tells stories and listens to the soldiers stories until the Duke arrives or everyone gets Tired, whichever comes first.
Draax Friday September 8th, 2006 6:55:08 PM
Draax spends some time walking around the estate and then goes to observe Tain sparring with the duke's men. He wonders if the duke will take Monthor's offer of peace, Draax remembers when he mother died and he would have loved to have someone to hit to take his frustrations out on. Whether they fight or shake hands, as long as no one dies, Draax feels that the hospitality the group received is worth the detour from finding the tree.
Gilan - DMJK Monday September 11th, 2006 4:47:29 PM
Tratain tried to find out a bit about the Gilan, Kolo's Captain, as he exercises with the men. They're full of stories about Gilan's bravery during the War of Ascension. They have a variety of tales, but it seems the majority of them focus on his ability to achieve victory without costing too many of his own men.
As night approaches, Gilan arrives. Tratain and Draax notice that he is able to greet all of his men by name, but he is preoccupied with some duty. Once he finds Monthor, his task seems clear. He has a letter for the dwarf.
The letter appears to be written by Kolo's own hand, "I regret that I am unable to entertain you and your companions properly this evening. I am otherwise engaged at my family's estate on the lower plateau. I will return to Hammerhold in the morning. I would be most delighted if we could settle our dispute just after breakfast. Gilan, the bearer of this letter, shall be my second. He may negotiate the terms of our contest."
Once Monthor has read the letter, Gilan speaks, "I'd suggest that your contest judge the opponents' skill rather than their wealth. Consequently, consider banning all magic from the fight. Kolo undoubtedly has a better array of magic items at his disposal, so I expect accepting this suggestion lies in your best interest. What do you have in mind for weapons and armament? Personally, I'd suggest sticks so that maybe the two of you will knock some sense into each other."
Monthor Monday September 11th, 2006 8:47:00 PM
" No magic it is then. But me'd also say, no weapon!!!!! Me not looking to kill Dooky. Just to knock him down a peg or two. Me would want to arm wrestle Dooky. No.... let's have a slap fight!!! We slap each other in the face until one of us cries uncle!!! Maybe we should indian leg wrestle? Or thumb wrestle???!!!???
Enough jockularity. Here's me offer. We go hand to hand. No weapons. No armour. His wizard check me out for magic. Me wizard checks him out. We meet in a marked off area in the training yard. We fight. Winner is the first one that gives up or can't get up to a 10 count. Oh, and me want that big silent swordsman to referee the match. Him me can trust. What says ye? "
Take your corners! (DMJK) Tuesday September 12th, 2006 5:26:32 PM
"I'm the big silent swordsman. I'm the duke's second, so I can't be the referee. Your other terms are acceptable."
Night falls. People sleep. Morning comes.
Hammerhold is all abuzz about the upcoming match. Draax overhears some betting talk. It seems the soldiers are wagering on the match and giving 2:1 odds that the duke will win.
Trumpets announce the duke's arrival at the fort in midmorning. A crowd begins gathering in the training yard as the match is set to begin. The men cheer the duke as he enters the training yard. His clothing looks much like what the Brothers of Domi wear when they wrestle their brethren. Indeed, Tratain notices that he wears the symbol of Domi about his neck.
He takes his corner in the yard and looks about for Monthor. Captain Gilan stands with him.
The observant in the group notice that Lord Arrak has also arrived in Hammerhold to watch the match.
Tratain Tuesday September 12th, 2006 6:52:34 PM
Tratain Sits with the others to watch the match. He notices the Dukes symbol and cloths and says "Well at least the match should be interesting, though Monthor may be in a little trouble haveing chosen to fight unarmed. It looks like the Duke has trained with my fellow Brothers of Domi."
ADM Joe Tuesday September 12th, 2006 6:57:10 PM
Game #2 Windhorn Hamlet For week of Sept 8th, 2006
Name MTWTF DM JK OXXX- Draax -XXX- Monthor -XXX- Tratain -XXX- Arian -OXO-
Only 3 DM posts this week, ARien only posted once this week, need to work on that a bit.
Monthor (HP 124 Tuesday September 12th, 2006 7:07:25 PM
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Monthor (HP 124, AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility), Endurance Tuesday September 12th, 2006 7:19:36 PM
Monthor enters the yard wearing only his breaches. With his 1/2 ear missing and the scar running diagnally over his right eye, Monthor makes quite the ugly sight. Interestingly enough, it looks like Monthor found himself some more beer. The only thing that the dwarf brought along with him is a full tankard.
" Hiya Dooky!!!" Monthor bellows from across the yard.
" Sorry about your mom. I'm sur she was a nice lady. Me'll try not to hurt ye to much. Loser buys the first round of beers after the frey... 'k? "
:: Monthor waves Arien over and indicates that he wants his friend to check the duke over for magic. ::
" Hey Gillian! Me won't rough up your boy to much. Just keep him honest 'k?"
:: Monthor limbers up in his corner while he waits for Arien to do the deed. ::
Draax Tuesday September 12th, 2006 11:33:25 PM
Draax goes around and bets up to a 1000 gold on Monthor. He heads to the match and stands in Monthor's corner. When he notices Lord Arrak, he nods his head is greeting to the lord and then turns his attention back to the match. He has a towel on his arm, but he guesses that he only job will be to hold Monthor's tankard.
DMJK Wednesday September 13th, 2006 5:53:30 PM
No mages detect any magic, at least not on Monthor or Kolo.
Kolo steps into the fighting circle and calls out to Monthor, "Alright, master dwarf. Are you ready for your lesson in manners? Mayhap, I can teach you a thing or two about insulting and harrassing people for no reason."
He readies himself and seems prepared to let Monthor make the first move.
-------------- Meanwhile, Draax rounds the yard looking to bet on Monthor. It seems 1000 gold is a bit much for this crowd. 25 gold seems a tremendous wager for most of the soldiers, and many of them have already placed bets with their fellows. However, after a number of bets, he manages to wager a total of 475 gold.
The Chaplain of Hammerhold finds Tratain before the match. He's a fellow priest of Domi. He nods to Tratain and says, "Greetings Brother. I'm Wengryn. Sorry that I wasn't able to greet you last night. I was at the Duke's estate for the funeral. Should be an interesting match... though I haven't really been able to figure out what it's all about."
A ragged looking soldier asks Arien, "How come wizards always wear dresses sweetie?"
Monthor ((HP 124, AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility), Endurance d20+12=24 d3=3 d20+7=27 d20+7=23 d3=1 d3=3 d20-2=15 d3=3 Wednesday September 13th, 2006 7:15:42 PM
" Alright Dooky. Let's go. "
:: Monthor advances slowly and waits until he gets unto range before attacking. He paces a bit and tries to take Dooky's measure. He advances a bit more and then let's a flurry of punches go towards Dooky. ::
ooc> I'm making a number of assumptions here. A. Dooky is letting him advance close enough that he lets Monthor take the first shot(s). B. Monthor will get his full round attacks because Dooky is letting him advance towards him.
Power attack at -5
1st attack Hits AC 24 for 12 (role 3, str bonus 4, power attack 5)damage
2nd attack Crit threat for a natural 20. Then Hits AC 23 for 22 damage (Damage X2 for the crit.)
3rd attack Hits AC 15 for 12 damage.
(46 sub damage if all three attacks count and if they all hit. )
Draax Wednesday September 13th, 2006 9:22:36 PM
As the fight begins, Draax gets comfortable and watches the action.
Arien Thursday September 14th, 2006 1:59:21 AM
The elven warmage studies the soldier for a moment, trying to decide if the human was making a joke or trying to get Arien mad. Human humor being so odd Arien decides it must be a joke and responds in kind, "Well its simple, if the common folk," Arien looks at the soldier meaningfully, "ever realized just how majestic we wizards were there would be general despair. So to keep society functioning, we wizards wear 'dresses'."
Tratain Thursday September 14th, 2006 11:16:57 AM
Tratain says "Greetings Brother Wengryn, my Name is Tratain. This fight? Well we were on line at the lifts when the Duke came through, rather faster than he should have on his horse. He was scattering the people there in his haste, we didn't like that much. Monthor just happened to be faster than the rest of us and stood in his way. The Duke didn't take kindly to that, and instead of listening to what we had to say got Mad, and it went from there." Tratain Shrugs
"Well it does look like it will be a good match, does the Duke train with the followers of Domi here often?"
Kolo (DMJK) Thursday September 14th, 2006 4:31:53 PM
Kolo seems to let Monthor pound him with a fury, but then he sidesteps the last blow. He twists his head and cracks his neck and looks at Monthor.
"Is that all you have dwarf?"
He smiles as he adds, "You punch like an elf. I'd better let you have a few more free shots or else they won't let you be a dwarf anymore."
He stands there waiting.
Audience (DMJK) Thursday September 14th, 2006 4:46:13 PM
The soldiers glares at Arien for a moment and then he laughs. He turns back to watch the match, but Arien hears him say something about "girly elves."
Wengryn listens to Tratain, "The duke's version is a bit different. He was in a hurry to his mother's funeral and already running late because one of the orphanages he supports in Plateau City had a fire. He stopped to see that the children were safe and helped find a place for them to stay until their old lodging could be repaired. He was very close with his mother and aggravated that he might not arrive for the ceremony in time. As such, he rode to the front of the lift line, which is a right he holds as a Defender of the Plateaus, and your friend acosted him for reasons beyond the duke's comprehension. The rest as you say is history I suppose."
"As for the other question, he's a close follower of Domi."
Monthor ((HP 124, AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility) d20+12=25 d3=2 d20+7=14 d3=2 d20-2=0 Thursday September 14th, 2006 10:06:27 PM
Monthor looks somewhat stunned. The duke took two of the best punches the dwarf could muster and he's still standing. Monthor pauses for a second... and then laughs.
" Good one Dooky! You trash talk like a Dirt City brawler and take a punch like a dwarf. If ye didn't endanger those people on the Plateau by your foolishness me might even offer you a draw... "
:: Monthor shrugs ::
" But since ya did almost hurt those people... "
:: Monthor swings again. ::
Power -5, +5
1st attack AC 25 Damage 11
2nd attack AC 14 Damage 11
3rd attack Swings and a miss AC0
ooc> Not that it matters, but with the power attack, can it lead to a negative bonus? Or would the third attack be -3,+3?
[I believe if the bonus is negative that you lose the attack, but I'd have to look it up to be sure. -jk]
Draax Thursday September 14th, 2006 10:17:11 PM
Draax watches the fight and then get irritated with himself for not bringing any food or drink. When he is sure that Monthor is turned away from him and concentrating on the fight, Draax takes a quick sip from Monthor's tankard.
Arien Friday September 15th, 2006 2:43:57 AM
Content to be left to his own devices Arien relaxes as he watches the developing brawl. Physical combat didn't interest the mage much but he felt beholdened to watch his friend's duel.
Tratain Friday September 15th, 2006 7:35:25 AM
Tratain shrugs at Wengryn's words, "I think that his mothers death troubles him alot. He sounds like a very good person from everything that we have heard, but I don't see any way we I can look at his actions and see him as anything other than someone who's just looking for a fight. Its too bad, everyone seems to hold him in high reguard, I don't think he see's our point at all. He could have really injured someone at the lifts."
Kolo (DMJK) d20+15=21 d8=6 2d6(2+6)+2=10 Friday September 15th, 2006 5:17:12 PM
This time, Kolo blocks Monthor's first punch with a sweep from his forearm. He completely dodges the other two. He responds with a single punch aimed at the dwarf's nose. He hits harder than it looks like he would. "You move slow, dwarf." The crowd cheers for their liege.
He moves fluidly and provokes no attacks of opportunity. (hits AC21, dmg16)
Watching the way Kolo moves, Tratain has no doubt that the duke has studied unarmed combat with the monks of Domi. Wengryn continues his conversation, "I wasn't there, so I couldn't begin to guess who has the right of it. I suspect everyone overreacted."
Draax discovers Monthor's drink to be cool and refreshing.
As Arien's mind wanders from the fight, he notices Lord Arrak watching the crowd rather than the fight. There's something unusual about the man, but except for the fact that the detect magic spells at the beginning of the fight lit Arrak up like noonday sun, there doesn't seem to be much extraordinary about him.
Arien Saturday September 16th, 2006 1:03:31 AM
Arien notices the lord's behavior and wonders what the man's motive was. The fight itself didn't seem to be what was occupying his mind. Arien was tempted to cast detect magic again and study the man but erred on the side of caution lest the soldiers think Arien was trying to alter to outcome of the match. Instead Arien searches out the lord's mage should the mage be present and introduces himself.
Draax Saturday September 16th, 2006 2:49:17 PM
Draax gets into watches the fight and forgets that the drink he is holding is not his. He cringes as the duke gets in a solid hit. Draax begins to openly drink from the tankard as he shouts encouragement to the dwarf. "Stick and weave; stick and weave".
Monthor ((HP 108 AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility) d20+17=29 d3=3 d20+13=33 d20+13=27 d3=1 d3=3 d20+7=12 d3=2 d20-2=2 Sunday September 17th, 2006 8:50:46 PM
Monthor shakes his head a bit after Dooky's hit. No way a human could have hit him that hard without some help.
Monthor decides to forgo the power attacks for this round and try the finess route.
1st attack hits AC 29 for 7 damage 2nd attack Critical threat (33) Hits AC 27 for 12 damage. 3rd attack hits AC 12 for 6
(Spot check to see if he notices that Draax is drinking his beer. 2)
Kolo (DMJK) d20+15=25 d8+2=9 2d6(3+1)=4 Monday September 18th, 2006 10:38:10 AM
Kolo's forearm knocks Monthor's first blow to the side so that it doesn't connect, but nothing can stop the dwarf's second attack. However, the duke twists in such a way that it doesn't do critical damage, and he easily dances out of the way of the third strike.
Kolo smiles, "Much better. With a bit of practice, you would be quite phenomenal. I imagine that you are most fearsome with your axe."
Again, the duke only responds with a single fluid strike. This one hits Monthor in the solar plexus (AC25,dmg13).
Watching the fight, Draax realizes that Kolo isn't hitting as hard as Monthor, but he's striking with precision. He hits where he knows it will hurt and is sacrifing a multitude of attacks for a single accurate one.
Arien notes that Kolo didn't bring a mage with him. The duke either seems to have had faith that Monthor would abide by the rules, or he didn't care. As for the Lord Arrak, he sees Arien and smiles. Perhaps he's disinterested in the fight for reasons similar to Arien. However, he demonstrated in the clearing that he clearly has skill as a melee combatant.
Wengryn keeps up the commentary with Tratain, "The duke seems to be relaxing a bit. Perhaps he just needed to focus his mind on something besides his mother for a bit. Perchance, he might become friends with your group. He's not a bad man to know, but I suspect your dwarf friend might carry a grudge. Seems some dwarves can carry a grudge for a long time."
Monthor ((HP 95 AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility d20+17=21 d20-2=17 d20+17=28 d20+17=24 d20+17=37 Monday September 18th, 2006 2:16:38 PM
Monthor's not to happy that so many of his punches are missing the target. He decides to change tactic again and tries to grab Dooky.
Grapple check 21 (ooc> Well, that sucks!)
But before he does that, he takes a quick look to see how his beer's doing (spot 17. Oh, why couldn't I role that before!)
ooc> Can I use a Hero points here to re role the grapple? If so, check 28. If that fails, he burns another hero point... 24... and his last one.... 37!!!!! Natural 20!!! Monthor's cool during the fight but his handler (ME!!!!) isn't so much. BTW, still waiting on the hero points and bonus XP from Cayzle.
Tratain d20+11=13 Monday September 18th, 2006 3:53:13 PM
Tratain says "I was thinking the Duke needed to take his mind off things aswell. I don't think Monthor will hold a grudge, two of the things he likes most are Fighting and Drinking, as long as the Duke finds him some more ale after the fight since it looks like Draax is drinking his current Mug full."
Draax Monday September 18th, 2006 4:33:58 PM
Draax is surprised by Kolo's unarmed fighting skills; he wonders if the man was trained by monks. It is clear that the duke has had a lot more unarmed training that Monthor.
Draax looks inside the tankard and notices that most of the drink is gone; he could have sworn that it was almost full when Monthor gave it to him. He looks on the ground to make sure that he did not spill any. Not finding any wet spots on the ground Draax shrugs his shoulders and finishes off the rest just as he notices Monthor try to grab the duke.
DMJK Monday September 18th, 2006 5:31:14 PM
(bah, now I have to go read the Woldian grapple rules. We have special grapple rules in the wold if anybody didn't know: http://www.woldiangames.com/constabulary/special.htm. In any case, you can use the hero points, and I'll go pester Cayzle again.)
Monthor occ d20+13=26 Monday September 18th, 2006 7:26:03 PM
Stupid rules :-) Grapple check is base 13, +4 strength, -4 (just because the dumb rules say so.) Grapple check 26.
Juliander d20+15=29 Tuesday September 19th, 2006 1:18:57 AM
Attracted by the crowd of onlookers, Juliander wanders in that general direction, slipping through the crowd to get a better look at what they're all watching. The sight of a nobleman beating on a particularly ugly dwarf, who is making what appears to be an attempt to fight back is less then amusing to him however. Watching a bit longer, he ascertains that this is someone's silly idea of a duel. Juliander's gaze silently passes over the crowd to get a general idea of its constituency. Nearly 6 feet in height he should have a pretty good view of the general folk here. (OOC: Sense Motive DC 29)
Monthor occ> Tuesday September 19th, 2006 10:22:39 AM
Welcome new player.
ADM Joe Tuesday September 19th, 2006 12:12:35 PM
Game #2 Windhorn Hamlet For week of Sept 15th, 2006
Name MTWTF DM JK XXXXX Draax OXXXX Monthor XXXXX Tratain OXXXO Arian OOXXX
Arien Tuesday September 19th, 2006 9:22:03 PM
Noting Lord Arrak's similar disinterest in the bout Arien makes his way over towards the man and after introducing himself again, asks how his traveling went after they parted ways.
DMJK d20+15=28 d8+2=6 2d6(4+6)=10 Wednesday September 20th, 2006 9:33:53 AM
Monthor can't get a good grip on his opponent, and Kolo dances back away from the dwarf and punches him again. (hits AC28, dmg 16)
Arrak has a kind greeting for Arien and claims, "It's a pleasure to meet you again. I do hope you're still planning to visit me with this sport is over... See that tall fellow over there? Do you know him? He's certainly not one of Hammerhold's soldiers, and he wasn't a funeral guest. I've been wondering what brings him to this fine," he gestures to the crowd, "assemblage."
Juliander studies the crowd, and with the knowledge that he's in Hammerhold, an out of the way military fort guarding one of the ascension points on New Elenna's Second Plateau, he's pretty certain that nearly everyone in this crowd is a soldier. They seem to be watching this fight for entertainment value. Only the combatants and those who have placed wagers seem to have a vested interest in who wins. He does make a note of a few people that look to be visitors like himself: the party members, Kolo's retinue, and Lord Arrak.
(Kolo's grapple DC (per Woldian house rules) is 28)
Monthor ((HP 79 AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility d20+17=21 d3=1 d20+13=25 d3=2 d20+7=21 d3=3 Wednesday September 20th, 2006 11:44:49 AM
Monthor gets a little frustrated at his inability to grab the Dook. He would have loved to pin him down and dropped a few elbows on him. Since that didn't work, he decides to try to pound away at him again.
Attack 1 Ac 21 for 4
Attack 2 AC 25 for 6
Attack 3 AC 21 for 7
ooc> All likely missed. {Grrrr}
Juliander Wednesday September 20th, 2006 9:08:54 PM
Not interested in the sport of soldiers, Juliander quickly winds his way through the crowd toward those who appear to be just visiting.
Juliander is just over six feet tall and lanky in build. He has meticulously cared for short black hair, and jade green eyes that suggest elven heritage, though perhaps twice or even three times removed. He currently wears a plain traveling outfit of tan breeches, dark brown boots, and a moss green tunic. The only notable clothing apparent is a fine jade green cloak and gloves (matches his eyes), with silver trim that seem clean despite his otherwise road-worn appearance. A rapier hangs off his left hip, worn with apparent comfort, and a crossbow is lashed to the back of his pack and quiver.
Draax Thursday September 21st, 2006 12:09:44 AM
After watching the first couple of minutes of the fight, it is plan for Draax to see what the outcome will be unless Monthor lands a haymaker. Draax decides to concentrate on the duke's movement and it is easy to see that the duke is fast enough to strike multiply times, but the duke is throwing one precise punch and saving the rest of his speed to counter Monthor's attacks. Kolo has the dwarf's rhythm and if dwarf does not change up it will be a long day.
Looking at the empty tankard, Draax decides that he could at least have a full tankard waiting for the dwarf when the fight is over. Draax slips away for the fight and goes to look for someone that can show him where to full the tankard or full it for him.
Kolo (DMJK) (atk1) d20+18=36 (atk2)d20+18=35 (atk3,threat)d20+13=33 (atk3,crit)d20+13=30 (atk4,miss)d20+8=12 (atk5)d20+3=20 (dmg1)d8+2=9 (dmg2)d8+2=5 (dmg3)d8+2=9 (crit3)d8+2=7 (dmg5)d8+2=5 Thursday September 21st, 2006 10:43:54 AM
Kolo shifts his stance slightly. He still blocks Monthor's blows, but like Draax, he seems to be growing impatient with the speed of the contest. He attacks Monthor with a flurry of kicks and punches rather than his previous single strike.
Monthor deflects at least one blow, but most find their mark. (44 dmg total)
In the midst of his assault, Kolo remarks, "You can't win dwarf. We can stop when you apologize for accosting me without cause."
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After receiving a few jokes about drinking too much ale right after breakfast, Draax is told that the nearest supply is in the kitchens. He'll have to leave the yard to find it.
Juliander approaches the rest of the group.
Draax Thursday September 21st, 2006 10:56:20 AM
Draax joins in the laughter and says with humor in his voice, "You would drink too if you loss as much money as I am about to, I need something to console me." He hesitates for a moment as he decides whether to see the end of the fight or get the liquid that the dwarf will surely need in a few moments. Deciding on the latter, Draax go to the kitchen to get the drink before going back to the contest.
Tratain Thursday September 21st, 2006 11:31:44 AM
Tratain says "Huh, the Duke is much better at Hand to hand combat than I thought he would be. I suspect Monthor would have fared better had he chosen to use weapons, with the Dukes Training with the Monks it seems like an unfair fight."
Arien Thursday September 21st, 2006 8:24:39 PM
Arien spends a time studying the person Lord Arrak indicated before replying, "He is not someone I am familiar with, no. I suspect however," Arien says noting the man's approaching of the others, "that we shall find more about our mysterious fellow soon."
Juliander d20+26=46 Friday September 22nd, 2006 2:56:16 AM
Approaching Lord Arrak, Juliander bows deeply, "Greetings my lord, it is on a fair day that I greet thee, though I see the proceedings here are those born of hostility. My name is Juliander Phaelix, and I'm newly arrived to these parts, though they feel familiar all the same. A simple minstrel by trade, I travel where the wind blows, and find myself fortunate enough to have arrived amongst such august personages as yourselves. Might I inquire as to the incident that would give cause to such an occasion?" Juliander indicates the ongoing fisticuffs match. (OOC: Diplomacy check DC 46)
Monthor((HP 35 AC 13 (14 with dodge)(18 with Mobility) Friday September 22nd, 2006 11:34:44 AM
That last barrage of blows has really thrown off Monthor. While he is enjoying the frey he just can't seem to get why the Duke is getting so many shots in.
Kolo remarks, "You can't win dwarf. We can stop when you apologize for accosting me without cause."
" Without cause!!!" Monthor retorts loudly enough in his dwarven voice for all to hear. " Your horses were pushing the people back towards the edge of the plateau. Me was concerned that yous was gonna cause someone to die. Yeah Dooky, yous had the right to go first. But you either didn't notice or didnt' care that yous was endangering some of the people there. What if someone had gone over the side and died Dooky? How would your money have fixed that? Me sorry that your momma died. She must have been a very nice lady. But your sadness make your forget to use the senses that me be sur she gave you. Maybe me was rude... but what' better? A rude dwarf or a dead citizen?"
:: Monthor throws his arms up in the air. ::
" Me not sorry for what me did since me and me boys thought that ye was going to cause someone to die. Me probably could have handled it a bit better. Me will apolagize for me 'rudeness' Dooky if ye take back what ye said about me people. Many a dwarf has laid their lives down for you humans. Take it back and then we can shake hands and have ourselves a few drinks in your mommas' memory. "
:: Monthor takes a defensive stance and readies himself for an attack from the Duke. ::
" Otherwise Dooky, ye can come at me. "
Bitter Words (DMJK) Friday September 22nd, 2006 2:15:29 PM
Kolo stops and stares at Monthor for a moment, "You put the people on the ledge in danger when you grabbed my horse. The press toward the ledge was caused when people backed away from us. That would never happened without your rash behavior. The danger on that ledge was caused by YOU! The horses might be large, but the people moved out of the way. It's not like I shouted at them to clear the way for their betters. Did you think I was going to trample over someone for no reason!? That's absurd. If you hadn't rushed in ready to fight, nothing would have happened at all except that I would have given some people a free ride since I made them wait for an extra lift." He starts to calm himself down, "I will appologize for calling dwarves unmannerly, but I think you should revise your opinion of dukes."
Draax is just to the door to go inside when the boxing turns into shouting.
As the episode unfolds, Wengryn remarks to Tratrain, "Kolo's just as good with light weapons: rapiers, daggers, and such. It's heavy weapons he doesn't have much expertise with."
Arrak eyes Juliander for a second and then laughs, "You certainly have a flowery way with words. I look forward to watching you converse with the dwarf. As for the incidents that bring us here today, I think it's the combination of a funeral and a pair of tempers."
Monthor Friday September 22nd, 2006 2:37:03 PM
:: The dwarf starts to bellow loudly. So loud in fact that he has to clutch his side in pain. The combination of the laughter and the Duke's strikes have apparently made them tender. ::
" DONE THEN!!!! "
:: Monthor brings both of his massive arms straight up and clasps his hands in the air. ::
" Dooky, me appolagies for me rude temper! It honestly looked to me and me boys like someone was going to be hurt."
:: Monthor rubs his side a bit more... ::
Me like ye Dooky. Yah hit like a dwarf! "
:: Monthor extends his hand in friendship. ::
" Let's go get a drink! "
Arien Saturday September 23rd, 2006 8:45:58 PM
Arien chuckels along with Lord Arrak a moment before adding in, "Lord Arrak is quite correct, a funeral and a pair of tempers indeed." Arien holds out his hand in greeting, "I am Arien Silverbow, one of the companions of said dwarf, I am pleased to meet you Juliander Phaelix."
Draax Sunday September 24th, 2006 6:30:47 PM
Hearing the commotion, Draax realizes that the contest has come to an end. He shrugs his shoulders and heads back toward the contest to see what will happen next and to pay off his debts. He figures that most of the men that are not required to return to duty will be getting something to drink and he is sure the dwarf will be joining them.
Juliander Monday September 25th, 2006 6:07:02 PM
Juliander takes Arien's hand and firmly shakes, then turns his head toward the contest briefly, "It appears as though the tempers of the combatants are somewhat diminished. Perhaps whatever passes for good ale in these parts will bring this day's contest to an amicable close." Bowing, "Lord Arrak... Arien... I'd be honored if you'd let me buy the first round."
Monthor Wednesday September 27th, 2006 8:05:27 AM
ooc> What's the hold up?
invitation to lunch (DMJK) Wednesday September 27th, 2006 9:24:44 AM
"Well, since we all had the welfare of others in mind, I think you are all invited to stay for a bit. This is a fort rather than a lush estate, but you're welcome to the hospitality we can provide. I prefer not to keep drink during the day myself. I don't allow the men to do so, and I follow the same rules. However, the rules don't apply to visitors, and we can probably find something to answer your thirsts. I'd also be delighted if you'd all join me for lunch. I suspect it should be ready soon. I have a more private dining hall than the one that you ate in last night. It should provide us with a chance to get to know one another through friendlier conversation. Lord Arrak, you are welcome to stay as well, and let me thank you again for coming to my mother's funeral. Brother Wengryn, you're always welcome as well."
Hearing the invitations, Gilan send a runner ahead to the kitchens. He shadows the duke but doesn't intrude upon the conversation.
Kolo continues "Now, you all know a bit about me I imagine, so why don't you tell me about yourselves. What brings down from Plateau City? Work? Adventure? A quest? You don't look like you're all headed to the same family reunion."
Monthor Thursday September 28th, 2006 9:45:48 AM
" Family reunion? BWHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
:: Monthor give the Duke a friendly pat on the back. ::
" Good one Dooky! "
:: The dwarf stands up on his toes and puts on some mocking airs. ::
" Why yes Dooky, this here be me sister Draax. We grow them tall and ugly in me clan. "
:: Monthor bellows in laughter again. ::
" We be what's left of the Windhorn Hamleteers Dooky. And me job is to make sur that the rest of the boys stay alive. "
Draax Thursday September 28th, 2006 3:39:13 PM
Draax frowns as he looks at Monthor, "Hey! I resent that remark about being tall."
He grins as he turns to address the duke. "We came down from our place in Plateau to solve a little mystery. A tree mystically appeared in a picture of one the waterfalls without the artist drawing it. We believe that the tree is some kind of message to us, so we decided to find the tree and see if it has anything to do with us. We had nothing else going on, so this is sort of a vacation."
Kolo (DMJK) Thursday September 28th, 2006 5:37:17 PM
"What's left of the Windorn Hamletters? I was under the impression that Windhorn Hamlet was still a thriving community. Has there been some trouble there?"
Arien Thursday September 28th, 2006 7:49:04 PM
Arien nods in agreement with Draax and then adds, "I know this is a bit off topic but I would like to introduce a new friend, Juliander. I believe he might be up for a bit of mystery solving." Arien looks at the man expectantly.
Draax Thursday September 28th, 2006 8:26:22 PM
Draax smiles as the duke takes Monthor statement literally, "Windorn Hamlet has been through it touch times in the past, but as far as I know it is still thriving. The Windorn Hamleteers is the name of our little adventuring group because at the time it was formed, the majority of the members lived in Windorn Hamlet. Although, that is not the case at the moment, we have yet to chance the name."
Monthor Thursday September 28th, 2006 9:05:07 PM
" How about 'Monthor's Angels'? That would be a really good name. "
Juliander Thursday September 28th, 2006 11:51:30 PM
The human snorts in genuine amusement, "Angels? that would imply divine origin for yourself master dwarf... and I can't say that... well... to put it delicately... um... you're somewhat less than divine... in appearance at any rate." Juliander's grin is apparent, even though he does his best to maintain a straight face. Turning to Arien, "What mystery? There is a mystery? I'm actually quite fond of puzzles myself... if you need assistance, I'd be happy to lend a hand. I don't seem to have any pressing engagements, outside of lunch that is."
Monthor Friday September 29th, 2006 7:54:22 AM
Monthor sizes up the new commer. Likely the only thing keeping him from giving him the back of his hand is the fact that he came with Arien.
" Gee, you sur talk pretty Julie."
:: Monthor puffs his chest out and attempts to looks menacing... ::
" Don't be using big words when talking to us dumb dwarves Julie.... Me may be ugly but me momma always called me HER angel.... "
:: Monthor pauses..... and then starts to bellow.... ::
" Relax human. Monthor's face may be ugly but me heart is pure. Me like to bash orcs and rude people but me like cuddly animals and dumb fragil humans... just ask Arien. "
" Draax! Where's me beer!"
Juliander Friday September 29th, 2006 9:00:37 AM
Laughing with Monthor, and not at him, "Actually Monthor, as dwarves go you're rather refreshing. And to be quite honest... when it comes to looks, you're what I've come to expect from such a unique race." Juliander smiles easily, and appears about as relaxed as your typical house cat.
Kolo (DMJK) Friday September 29th, 2006 4:41:37 PM
"It's an odd sort of name for an adventuring group especially if you don't live there, but do as you like. If you ever try picking a new name, You might pick something just a bit more catchy."
"So, tell me about this tree you're looking for. I don't profess to know much about trees, but if it's an unusual one near here perhaps I know it. Does it produce some rare wood that you need for a magic bow or perhaps it gives a rare fruit needed for some mysterious potion!"
The duke might be joking. You don't really know him well enough to say.
As the conversation continues, the duke has lunch prepared.
Arrak and Gilan converse quietly amongst themselves so that you can't hear what they're saying. They don't appear to be discussing anything sinister, but they're also both listening to the party's conversation.
Wengryn is here as well, but he looks a bit bored.
Draax Saturday September 30th, 2006 12:58:19 AM
Draax nods a greeting to Juliander, "We are not sure what the mystery is or if it is just our imagination, but you help is welcome. I do not know what to say about the tree except that a similar one just appeared out of nowhere on our property. The painter had no idea how the tree appeared in his painting and that was too much of a coincidence for us to just let it pass. We were trying to find the correct waterfall when the 'Ill-Mannered Dwarf of Hoomwix' confronted the duke."
Draax laughs opening at his last remark and then he hears Monthor remark about his beer. Many different lies go through his head before he decides to tell the truth. "Uh I got so into watching the fight that I kinda drank it."
Looking a little sheepish Draax offers Monthor the empty tankard. "I was going to rush to get you another, but the fight was over before I could and since the duke invited us to lunch I knew you could get something to drink here. But I do want to compliment you on your taste in beer, it was very good." He moves his chair away from Monthor when he says that last bit.
Monthor Saturday September 30th, 2006 7:02:23 AM
Monthor looks very angrily at Draax... and then shrugs. After all, how could her remain made at one of Monthor's Angels.
" Good was it? Draax me boy... me suggests that ye find a way to replenish this tankard soon... or me will have to give ye the king... or in this case, the duke... of all atomic wedgies. Savy me? "
Draax Sunday October 1st, 2006 8:52:31 PM
Draax looks at Monthor a little confused and then he narrows his eyes; he has no idea what the dwarf just said to him, but decides to play around with it. "Hey! I do not know what you may have heard, but I am not into any of that kinky dwarven stuff. You will have to play your ah-tum-mick wedggie games with some one else and maybe that person will give you a savy."
Draax sits there straining to keep a straight face.
Tratain Sunday October 1st, 2006 10:08:13 PM
Tratain listens to the Banter between Draax and Monthor and smiles. He hopes that Draax can find Monthor some Ale soon to smooth things over.
Monthor Monday October 2nd, 2006 8:12:03 AM
Monthor walks up close to Draax and looks up at the fighter. After all, dwarves ARE short by human standard.
" What me saying Draax old girl is if ye don't refill me mug me will pull your breeches up over your head and sovereign glue them to your forhead. "
:: The grin on Monthor's face is hard to figure out. Is the dwarf serious? Or is he playing with Draax? ::
" From what I'm told... that can be rather uncomfortable for males. "
Kolo (DMJK) Monday October 2nd, 2006 3:33:49 PM
Kolo listens to Draax explain about the tree and says, "Well that doesn't give me much to go on. I can't say that I know much about trees, but I concur that they shouldn't just appear out of nowhere. You mentioned a painting. Perhaps you still have it? Even so, there's only three waterfalls of significance in the plateaus, and you've already looked at one of them. They're all on the same river too, so you don't have many places to look."
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OOC: I'll be out of town for work Wed-Fri. I'll try to post in that time, but I don't know what kind of internet access I'll have. Our new players should be coming into the game very soon. I'll emphasize roleplay for a few more days until they're all ready to go, and then we'll jump headfirst into the adventuring.
Monthor Monday October 2nd, 2006 5:32:35 PM
ooc> Can we still go to the Catacombs?
Juliander Monday October 2nd, 2006 8:19:09 PM
"I'm not sure that I recall a waterfall being near here, though I know quite a few stories about waterfalls. Allow me the chance to think on such a quandry before saying further. Kolo, I don't suppose that you know of a waterfall in this general vicinity that we may not have seen yet."
OOC: How do I make a bardic knowledge check in the Wold, or will you make them for me as appropriate JK? I'm comfortable with you making them, if that is the case.
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