Scubacarrot Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "Getting poetic, are we, kid? Let's just find this last tunnel and wrap this up, I want to be back in the hall as soon as we can." Guts follows Dak, and starts the walk towards the last unexplored bit. Quote
Darth Nihilus Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) "Getting poetic, are we, kid? Let's just find this last tunnel and wrap this up, I want to be back in the hall as soon as we can." Guts follows Dak, and starts the walk towards the last unexplored bit. "Not a chance, grandpa. Hopefully we'll actually get somethin' worth our while in this last room, so far I ain't come up with anything worth it. The hell, at least I got that much closer to movin' on, out of my basic job class regular career." A small, green snake slithers quickly past. "Sssstop breaking the foursssss wall, ya freakin jackasssss!" Dak looks a bit suprised, but recovers quickly, snatching up the snake and sticking him in his pack. "Now how did you get out of there?" "I sssssnuck my way out, you idiot!" "Ah. Well, don't do it again, 'kay" "Whatever you ssssssay.... dumbasssss." "Okay, enough of that! Shut up, and stay in the bag, ya little twerp!" Edited March 24, 2012 by Darth Nihilus Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 With his usual grin behind his headwrap, Guts said: "What happened to the kids these days, it is all loot and goodies. Back in my day, we had the satisfaction of a job well done. Oh, who am I kidding, let's just find this tunnel we have not seen, extort those fancy miner-boys, and be done with this cave, we can go for a drink. You are old enough to drink, are you?" Quote
Darth Nihilus Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 With his usual grin behind his headwrap, Guts said: "What happened to the kids these days, it is all loot and goodies. Back in my day, we had the satisfaction of a job well done. Oh, who am I kidding, let's just find this tunnel we have not seen, extort those fancy miner-boys, and be done with this cave, we can go for a drink. You are old enough to drink, are you?" "Yeah, I am." "No, you're not, idiot," comes a muffled voice from Dak's bag. "Quiet, you, or I won't be getting you anything to eat back at the hall" "If you let me out right now I could eat batssss!" "Shut up, and stay in the bag until we're back at the hall, or I'll force-feed you to someone." "You wouldn't." "I would and I will if you don't shut up this instant." "*grumble grumble*" Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "Uhm, just throwing it out there, but there seems to be hissing coming from your bag, kid." Quote
Darth Nihilus Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "Uhm, just throwing it out there, but there seems to be hissing coming from your bag, kid." "Yes, there is," Dak says simply. "What about it?" Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "Most people would see that as a bad thing. There might be a snake in there. Or did you pick up a magic artifact or something?" Quote
Darth Nihilus Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "Most people would see that as a bad thing. There might be a snake in there. Or did you pick up a magic artifact or something?" "There is a snake in there," Dak pulls out the snake to show Guts, and it hisses angrily. "I found him way back in the room with the bats." "And I talk, too, jackassssss." "Oh yes, he talks too. Not that he ever says anything useful," Dak says as the snake continues to mutter indecipherable curses in low tones. "All it does is swear a lot, call me names, and yell at me for not letting it out of the bag!" "Don't forget helping you ssssshake off these bad influencsssesss. Ssssseriously, I'm sssupposssed to be your companion from now on, as ssssay the Higher Powerssssss Above, and frankly, I'm not very happy with thisssss assssignment. Sssometimessss I think I would be better off jusssst being a regular ssssnake..." Quote
Tanma Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 IC: De'kra half listened to the other rogues discuss the hissing, even as Ul-Mata crawled back to De'kra. The shade stroked the slug-like creature, before allowing it back into his clothing. That taken care of, De'kra moved on after the rest of the group, though he still hanged back. Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "I just hear a lot of hissing, kid. Perhaps you are having another breakdown? I can kill the snake for you, it is easy, either cut it's head off, or just squish right by the head, pops the eyes right off." Quote
Darth Nihilus Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 "I just hear a lot of hissing, kid. Perhaps you are having another breakdown? I can kill the snake for you, it is easy, either cut it's head off, or just squish right by the head, pops the eyes right off." "I can hear you, you know." "Ah. Just a moment here, Guts." Dak backs away from the party a bit. "Don't tell me-you're not letting them hear you at all. "Nope," says the snake smugly. "Not going to, either, unlessss you get a ssserious attitude reajussssstment." "Damn you," Dak says, stuffing him back into the bag. "Now be quiet! Oh yeah, before I forget; I never did catch your name." "If I were in my own realmsss, I would be called Xgylmryitch. But since I'm not, you can call me Gylm." "Fine. But next time I take you out of the bag, I expect to hear a tongue that the others can understand. Hey, wait a second! If they can't understand you, how can I?" "Oh dear, the poor boy doessssn't know," the snake says, giving a hissing noise that sounds like laughter. "I'm csssertainly not going to tell you. But, I sssuppossse I have no other choicsse. When I ssspeak nexsst, I will sssspeak in a tongue they can understand." "Good. Now let's get the hell outta here." Quote
Tanma Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 IC: De'kra had the gist of the conversation, and clicked, "Snake might exist telepathic, but Mask-Rogue could exist correct that Dak mind suffer. Dak might also exist trap in illusion, skill illusionist able to make someone believe their old life was dream. Look for inconsistencies in latter case." Quote
UsernameMDM Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 The Party: Tarn Valco, Level 13 Barbarian, 21 year old human male ***PARTY LEADER*** Power: 23 Health: 20/20 Gold: 58 Inventory: Kyrferath, a Battle Axe (WP: 10, Water Elemental), Pole-axe (WP: 3), Phoenix Essence, Mead x 2, Grand Potion, Shovel, Pickaxe Dak Shadeaux, Level 11.5 Rogue, 35 year old half-elf Mopag Power: 18 Health: 14/17 Gold: 163 Inventory: Mockthril Knife (Equipped)(WP:7), Thgir Blade (WP:5), Twin Longswords (WP:3), Mockthril Whip (WP:4), 2 Venoms, 2 Potion, Bedroll, Shovel Guts Holla, Level 11 Rogue, 42 year old male human Power: 18 Health: 17/17 Gold: 141 Inventory: Lifestealer (WP:7 attacks restore 3 health), Potion, Bedroll, Shovel Knifk, Level 11.5 Knight, 30 year old male Orc Power: 18 Health: 20/20 Gold: 83 Inventory: Tfel Blade (WP:7), Mockthril Shield (SP:5), Garnet, Bedroll De'kra, Level 13 Rogue, 11 year old Male Shade Power: 18 Health: 19/19 Gold: 98 Inventory: Pongcanis Dagger(WP:5, Electricity), Shadeaux Dagger(WP:5), Fang Dagger(WP:4), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy(loaned to Atramor), Bedroll, , Potions (2), Pickaxe, Gold Ore Aberforth Swindle, Level 7 Mage, 62 year old human Power:9 Health: 11/11 Ether 9/10 Gold: 28 Inventory: Torch (2 WP, fire) Simple Staff (3 WP), Tonic, Venom, Amethyst, Ruby, Scroll of Sleep, Musty Bedroll The party makes their way back to the main tunnel on this level. After a few twists and turns them come to a corner and see shadows cast on the walls by a fire. The heroes turn the corner and find a lone goblin with a meal cooking. He slowly rises and brings his giant club to bear in a defensive position. What would the party like to do? Quote
Bioniclover Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Knifk greets the goblin in the language of Baltarok." Hail, fellow (this word has no translation into Common, but roughly means "native of the volcanic lands" and is used to politely greet other natives of Baltorak)! I apologize for intruding upon your meal, but my compatriots and I are investigating this mine for the Miner's Guild who has laid claim to the minerals within. We are sell-swords known by the natives of this land as 'heroes' and are investigating the disappearance of many minerals within the mine. We are currently under the impression that small, crystalline creatures that my fellows and I refer to as 'crystal gobblers' are the cause of these disappearances and would be incredibly grateful or your assistance in this endeavor. We would be readily willing to reimburse you for your time and effort should you choose to assist us." Edited March 25, 2012 by Bioniclover Quote
UsernameMDM Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 The goblin perks up with a toothy fang smile. He tells Knifk he is new to the mines and is terrified of the crystalline rock creatures he has seen devouring the tunnels. He says he found a map that led him to this alcove. There is burried treasure somewhere in here, but he lost his shovel when he got lost in the tunnels and fell into a pit that he eventually climbed out of. Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) "Heh, someone reasonable. Finally, I'll dig it up." Guts digs with his shovel. "Should we share what we find? We should also warn him to leave, afterwards, don't want the mining guild to find him, don't think they would take kindly to someone living in their mine..." Edited March 26, 2012 by Scubacarrot Quote
Bioniclover Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 "You would be welcome to joi my comptriots and I to destroy the gobblers. In return, we will lead you safely out of the mine and get you clearance with the Miner's Guild to be in here if you wish to make the mines your new home. What do you say, brother?" Quote
Rumble Strike Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 OOC: Guts can speak Orcish? Tarn waited as Knifk and the Goblin spoke in their own tongue. At least the goblin's body movements indicated that he was less defensive now. Quote
Rumble Strike Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Fair enough. I just remember that Nerwen could speak it and wondered if she'd been giving Guts lessons Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Nah, Guts only speaks Common, his home language, a dozen of trade languages and basic norse, gnomish and dwarvish. Quote
UsernameMDM Posted March 26, 2012 Author Posted March 26, 2012 The goblin lost the map in his fall, but says he had it memorized as good as a goblin can. Everyone with shovels begins to dig. After several hours and near the point of collapse, Guts strikes an object with a thud. Invigorated, all that can fit jump into the hole and haul out a chest! The goblin says he now has what he was looking for and declines Knifk's offer to help hunt the gobblers. He thanks the party, scoops out a huge sackful of gold and walks off down the tunnel. The heroes are left with 600 gold! Party leader divide the spoils. Quote
Scubacarrot Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) "Alright fellows. I suggest we do not say a word of this to the mining guild, if I know people like that, they will want a cut." Loot so far. I don't know if there will be anything else, maybe even it out? Knifk 18 gold, Venom, Bedroll, Garnet Tarn 18 gold, Ruined Map, Pickaxe Dak 18 gold, Mead, Potion Aberforth: Ruby, 23 gold, Potion, Venom Guts 18 gold, Venom, Potion Dek'ra 20 gold Gold ore(80 gold) Edited March 26, 2012 by Scubacarrot Quote
Tanma Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 IC: De'kra sighed with relief that this side adventure went well, as he was worried they would kill again. As he glanced at the metal disks De'kra clicked "Each member of group get one hundred gold each?" Quote
Rumble Strike Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Tarn sees the pile of gold glinting by the torchlight and smiles. He is not an avarious man by nature, but it does look very good. He ponders the best way to distribute it fairly It's actually: Knifk 18 gold, Venom, Bedroll, Garnet (128 total) Tarn 18 gold, Ruined Map, Pickaxe, Phoenix Essence (88 total) Dak 18 gold, Mead, Potion (38 total) Aberforth: Ruby, 23 gold, Potion, Venom (Scroll of Sleep) (133 total, not including Scroll) Guts 18 gold, Venom, Potion (28 total) Dek'ra 20 gold, Gold ore(80 gold) (100 total) "Based on what we have found so far, and mindful that we each have equal share of the total loot, I recommend Guts takes 158, Dak takes 148, I take 97, De'kra takes 86, Knifk takes 58 and Aberforth takes 53. That way we are all roughly at 186 gold's worth." Sorry QM! I've calculated this all on a spreadsheet, how sad is that Quote
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