Brickdoctor Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 I select the White Marksman's Hat. "I'll take the White Hat, Master Hinckwell. Thank you for hosting the tournament." I hand the Loaded Die back to Nur. "Do you want some Gold in return for lending me the die, Nur?"
Jebediahs Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 "No thank you. I don't require any payment. Congratulations." Nur took back the die. As the the rockling had ignored him, Nur decided to walk among the crowd to pick up on any juicy conversations and hopefully find something to eat.
Zepher Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 "And you never thought anything of it? Free money... hm, I guess don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Wonder who wouldn't invest openly, but still wanted to help out. You didn't have to do anything else for the money? Nothing to the machine? And who are these other investors, or insects, or whatever. Were they trust-worthy chaps like yourself, or the should Ennoc spite them?" Boomingham winks at Barty at the mention of Ennoc spiting people. Barty sighs. "Please, tell me everything. The life of a Paladin is boring, I'm a sucker for a good story."
Waterbrick Down Posted May 7, 2012 Author Posted May 7, 2012 QM Note: Sorry Jeb, I didn't notice your edited post, also new Thumbnail format, I'm a sucker for Brickdoctor's style. "Not much else to tell, I just delivered the money kind of different being the front man for once. The insects were some sort of scientists or another, I don't think they were from around here. They didn't seem to be on good terms with the gnome's partner, old man in a blue hood. The minotaur was always talkin' about interest and funds and such. There was another human there but we didn't talk much. I was gettin' fed up with all the mumbo jumbo about science and magic and such, but who can complain about 500 gold?" As Nur started off, the rockling stopped him answering in a gravely voice. "My apologies sir, I could not hear your question over the roar of the crowd. Yes we rocklings have always had our special niche in Eubric. Most of us are involved in some aspect or other in the local garment industry, I myself help manage one of the local dyers. That was quite a shot for an archer with only one eye was it not?"
Jebediahs Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 OoC: Yeah, I should have just double posted. "A fine shot indeed. I'm curious that it seems losing an eye has perhaps positively affected his perception of depth." Nur chuckled before continuing. "Garments you say? Do ye know where I might get my cloak mended?" "I had planned on paying a visit to Swisshopper Cloaks and Fineries but got sidetracked with this wonderful event. Do ye happen to know if Swisshopper can help me or if there's a better tailor here in Eubric?"
Waterbrick Down Posted May 7, 2012 Author Posted May 7, 2012 "Swisshopper is new to the business, supposedly he has some of the most unique and finest cloaks in all Eubric. I know a few rocklings that work for him, but they don't say much. You can check there, I'm sure someone could patch up yer cloak. If they're not willing, swing by my place next to the Eubric Freeport Glass Blower's shop and I can pull out my old patching tools and see what I could do for you."
Waterbrick Down Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 "Well chaps if there ain't anythin' else I can do fer ya, I've got a stall to get back to."
Zepher Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 "I'm ready to move on, Mr. Docken. If we have to go visit Gurnam again, we can. He says that he was given the money to invest, but he doesn't know where it came from. I'm inclined to believe him. No reason to lie to a Paladin he met at an Archery contest. He brought up that the scientists and the mage didn't like each other, but other than that and the money, he didn't seem to have anything else to reveal to us. Where to?"
Sisco Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Jess whipped Blohdhurm out of his sheathe, and twirled the beautiful harbinger of death a few times, examining how the new green tinge caught the light. "Finally living up to your name, old friend," Jess whispered to her sword. Turning to the rest of the group, Jess said "I'm ready. Where to next?"
Brickdoctor Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 "Shall we go visit Master Swifthorn? He's the investor with the least amount of risk involved in the project and the least to lose if something went wrong."
Zepher Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 I'm alright with that, but I want you chaps to work your minds as you work your legs. Who would want to invest, but wouldn't want to do it openly? Why would anyone do that? They didn't pay Gurnam in secret to destroy it, they paid him secretly to support it. What's the purpose of that? Who has the motive for that? What is the motive for that? Start spit-balling."
Waterbrick Down Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 QM Note: I'm going to assume that the Party is going to follow the Party Leader to Sem's Sensible Investments. The party makes their way through the city, the sun beginning to make it's way beneath the horizon. As they travel along they are greeted by the sound of laughter and light hearted chatter coming from a side street. "...Vell, 'tvould seem that the priests of Ennoc are not as respectvul of matrimony as they are reported to be..." Would the Party like to investigate or continue on to Sem's Sensible Investments?
Zepher Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Boomingham holds a fat finger to his fat lips and motions the party forward towards the alleyway. "Here's hoping it's the Wolfgang," he mumbles to them before swinging his gait into view and booming out: "What's that about Ennoc? He and I are old pals! I don't think Barty here would take kindly to you insulting him. I wouldn't mind it... we have an intriguing relationship, Ennoc and I. A love hate, of sorts. Who are you fellows? What are you up to?"
Waterbrick Down Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 Boomingham rounds the corner, surprising the two pale individuals that are walking along the side street, causing one of them to draw his blade. "Just a couple of newly-veds off on our honey-moon hunt. The priests didn't look too kindly upon the union of tvo undead," the vampire chuckles. "Perhaps you could put a vord in vith Ennoc to be a little more tolerant."
Zepher Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 "Hm, I'll see what I can do-" "Not happening." "Shush. What exactly are you two off to hunt? Members of the Wolfgang, or pretty young ladies. Because I'm all for the first one... but I'm not so sure how I'd feel about the second. Throw me a bone?"
Waterbrick Down Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 "No, my beloved and I are off to collect a bounty of sorts, quite the romantic start to the nuptials no? Now if you'll stand aside, my little lass and I will be on our way, we're getting a little hungry."
Jebediahs Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Bounty eh? "We might be of assistance. What is the description of your quarry? Perhaps we have run into your target and could point you in the right direction." Or in the opposite direction.
Waterbrick Down Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 The vampiress glances at Nur speaking in a smooth tone like fine wine being poured into a goblet. "No need my good mage, we are well aware of the location of the Hinckwell's residence. Now if you will excuse my lover and I, the priest of Ennoc left a most unpleasant taste in my mouth and I wish to wash it out."
Jebediahs Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Taste...in her...mouth...? Oh dear. Nur's complexion turned a shade of sand green.
Waterbrick Down Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 "You're right my love, the blood of a holy man always does have a bitter aftertaste to it."
Jebediahs Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Nur composed himself. It must have been the tournament food that disagreed with him. Yeah, the food... "Sounds like now's your chance to get rid of that flying rat that always follows you around, Boomingham."
Zepher Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 "I have ears. Well, not technically ears, but I'm able to perceive sounds." "I'm afraid that the Hinckwells and I have had dealings in the past that have left me, er, loyal, to them. I'm going to have to ask you to reconsider your choice, or I will be forced to... prevent your intentions."
Scorpiox Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Haldor wasn't affected by the couple, or the blood-sucking that they did. It was as though he'd had experiance with people like them before... "Listen, Boomingham, stay back a moment." Haldor turned toward the shady figures. "Since you two seem to have, erm exquisite tastes. Maybe you should devise a way of not drinking more, erm, than required. Thus, no-one would 'disappear', and you'd hopefully avoid a mob. Trust me, you don't want a horde of angry villagers with pitchforks." Edited May 9, 2012 by Scorpiox
Waterbrick Down Posted May 9, 2012 Author Posted May 9, 2012 "Vhat and give up an ancient vampire vedding tradition? No, ve have our job and the revard will be a handsome wedding present vor our honeymoon."
Scorpiox Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Haldor shiver for a second. "I have gold, would you accept money for the life of the man you are heading off to kill? If not, I have an ultimatum. I really don't want to fight you, and I can't tell you why. But..."Haldor shivers again."I have blood. If you will not accept money, you have me as payment. I can't hurt one of your kind, I know what you are, do not ask how.. So please, I can revive myself so long as you do not take too much. And if you bleed me dry, feel safe in the fact that my friends will kill you." Haldor offers his neck for the couple to bite.
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