Hmm....Ya! I'm sure I will do better this time! Torgue has a beer keg on his shoulder. Hmm..Invisible beer canteen would be perfect for this place!
One thing that is potentially shocking to you is the two men hanging off the wall near where Astri and Bri are sitting, on is simply bone, the other is in a state of decay. A reminder to all that cheating carries as heavy sentence.
*The two crucified men are on the map.
Torgue would say that it stinks up the place, but then people here no doubt don't bathe that much.
Astrianna waves everyone over. "There you guys are... was starting to think you scuttled the ship. Allow me to introduce you to the crew of Quell's Whore, Captained by Bethany Razor. Korg, first mate, and Jonah, boarding mate."
She takes a sip of her mulled wine as they make introductions. "How did the Dragon's Tail handle? Seemed like a bucket last time we were on it."
"A bucket? It handled just fine for me when I had to follow the lot of you in that slaver's ship. "
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"Its a pleasure," Chell says automatically. She is a little distracted by the gruesome display. Was a visual reminder like this really necessary? Highly unsanitary unless some wizard used Gentle Repose...a lot. Its a wonder anyone was able to eat here. Eventually she turns back to Astrianna. "It handles well enough but without a lot of additions, modification, and more people it will never hold up in a fight. Best just save your money for one of the other ones. We also picked up some lost souls." She then turns to the table at large. "Fair warning. There is an evil outsider posing as a cat, or probably some other small animal, that is passing along some disease. Causes strange boils that resist positive energy. I told the harbormaster to give out a warning."
Astrianna nods her head at the mention of saving up for another ship. "I'm telling you, Baron of the Tides is the best ship for sale. Only people with a faster ship are these fine sailors." She gestures to the crew of Quell's Whore.
The half-elf quirks a brow at the news of their pick-ups and the presence of an evil outsider. "An outsider? As in a non-denizen of the material plane? You didn't kill it? What did it look like?" She is extremely curious about this "outsider".
"Don't know. It was a cat. Then invisible. Then it flew over the water. Offered a to answer questions for freedom. Then Sorrin scarred it off. It was suspicious how it was with the men that were plagued. Most likely the cause too."
Astrianna cups her chin and thinks for a moment what kind of creature it could have been. "Wow. A cat, invisible, flew off, and tried to make an exchange for freedom...? Spreading diseases? You guys did run off and have an adventure without us!" She teases, in a rather good mood given the events of the day.
From the description it sounded like a familiar or perhaps a devil like an imp, or demon like a Quasit. From your recollection they had poison, not disease, but who knows what could emerges from the 9-Hells or the Abyss.
Astrianna wracks her brain, but something troubles her. "The description sounds like an Imp or a Quasit... which is classed as a devil and a demon, respectively. Maybe someone's familiar? What I find strange is you said it was causing a disease? Imps and Quasits use venom for defense and aren't known to spread diseases, but... Much, much stranger and deadlier things have been summoned from the bowels of Hell."
The half-elf decides to abstain from the Belok vs Varion fight for personal reasons. She would rather just watch the fight and see what happens.
She does put down 500 gold on Jin, however. Jonah hadn't steered her wrong in the past and the bard would make sure the the crowd was on Jin's side... not that he needed much help.
Bri uses her Tongues Hex upon herself to chat a bit with Korg so he doesn't feel too left out of the table talk.
"So, are you betting on anyone tonight?"
Chell refrains from betting. She scoots a little closer to Astrianna when the crew of the...Quell's whore are distracted to say, "The men and creature came from Captain Dre's ship, from Carcass."
Astrianna perks as Chell leans over to speak to her.
She purses for lips. "Oh the pirate...? Sounds like he and the infected crew were a victim of circumstance, but there might be more to the story. I've heard Carcass is a nasty place."
Sorrin stands behind the others at the table. Overhearing a little. I've met a witch doctor named Dre, another continent.
The crowd is boisterous approaching riotous with all the pushing and shoving. The floors shake from the boot stomping as the first of the two main events is about to occur.
In comes a Varion Drakemoor, who is a lithe wiry elf, whose smaller
frame does not fit among his hulking compatriots. He wearing tan breeches and white linen top, a outfit that speak confidence that he intends to have no blood on his body. He plays up the crowd dancing and showing off a furious contamination of air punches. He take the time to play to the his supporters and blowing kisses and winks to several women in the crow.
When Belok makes it to the ring he has a completely didn't demeanor. He is wearing leather legging and white rob. He takes off the robe which reveal layers of sculpted muscle, but it looks like he has been in a recent contest with some sort of cat as his back is raked several times. He looks around the crowd but doesn't acknowledge anyone. He simply knees down on one leg as says a prayer. After a few moments he stands and meets Varion in the middle to the ring to touch fists.
Wait, 100gp... Each fight, underdogs! Was reading the betting link!
Wait, 100gp... Each fight, underdogs! Was reading the betting link!
Astri - bet on Jin only
Bri - bet on Belok
Sorrin - bet on Varion and the two oppenents
Chell - is horrified
Torgue - ?
Astrianna starts to get excited as the fights begin. She looks over to Chell to tell her about the fighters, but notices the woman has the same expression one gets from biting an apple with a worm in it. "Aw, cheer up Chell, it's all for fun. People don't usually die. Unless they're caught cheating, then they get murdered by the crowd... But hey, you're here to help if something goes horribly wrong!"
She feels her encouragement and endorsement of the fighting was sufficient to convince anyone.
The half-elf blows Varion a kiss as he shows off in the ring. I have the suspicion Varion is about to get pummeled. I hope Belok doesn't smash his pretty face.
Sorrin stands behind the others at the table. Overhearing a little. I've met a witch doctor named Dre, another continent.
Uncomfortable here as she was, Chell can't help but get caught up in the excitement. She leans towards the fighting ring, moving her head left and right to get a better view.
Damn, Bri has eyes only for the fight....
Korg appreciates Bri speaking in giant, "I put big bet Belok and big bet on two men fighting Jin." He shrugs that his bet differently than Jonah regarding Jin, and he tells you that "two against one is better than one against one in the ring. Especially, if they can flank and work like a team."
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The energy in the crowd is growing, there is even some jostling amongst the onlookers as they try to get a better view. Even for those who frequent the Skull it looks even more crowded....a deathtrap if a fire broke out. :-)
Bri respond to Korg in giant still. "I put 100 on Belok, but couldn't make up my mind for the other fight. I agree with you that if they work as a team, then Jin could be in trouble. But I have no idea if the two even know each other, let along know how to work as a team. If they let their egos get in the way about which of them gets to deliver the knock out blow, then they will be in trouble."
Torgue was a little wrapped up finishing some rum, good rum, from the bar and started checking out the ring a bit late.
But he splashed his eye after he bit into a lemon and was too busy cursing and rubbing his face.
"They know each other, they're new in town. defeated their opponents yesterday easily in individual combat."
"Ah, if I'd have known that, I may have risked a wager on them. Do you and Jonah have any personal bets with each other over who's going to be right?"
Torgue thinks both are disguised dragons!
"Ah, if I'd have known that, I may have risked a wager on them. Do you and Jonah have any personal bets with each other over who's going to be right?"
Nah, one of us will be a big loser in the Jin fight tonight, regardless. No need to rub saltstick on the wound." He grins.
DMPC Sorrin's rolls:
RD 1:
Varion jukes Belok quickly as has he charges forward with a feral grin that makes him appear totally fearless and certain of victory.
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This blow hits and Belok counters with a hard left hand to the midsection,
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Belok step five feet away giving the crowd it's money's worth with a bit of show. As his heavy hand smashes the mid section of the elf, a distinctive cracking can be heard by those close to the ring.
RD 2:
bonus +5 bc nobody is aware of his new ability.
Varion needing to inflict damage hits fast with an upper cut punch.
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1 str fort save DC 13
The blow hit misses and Belok counters with a hard left and right hand to the midsection,
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Divine Power full att:
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The elf's midsection is bruised and swollen from two massive thundering blows.
Bri cheers loudly as it looks like she made the right bet.
RD 3:
Face to face the two men attack each other, the elf desparately tries to land a punch,
You each see the elf is weaving a spell jsut as he tries to land a punch.
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fort save DC 13 2 RDs fatigue
the blow hits the mid section of the Belok, he grunts as he feels a wave rush through him.
he grunts and looks at the Varion in a disgusted fashion.
In retaliation he unleashes a flurry of blows:
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Divine Power bonus att
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Two attacks hit hard nearly dropping the elf. His face is bloodied.
Varion looks battered.
Chell's interest grows as the fight progresses. Belok was good unarmed. Too good to not have extensive training. Whoever this Varion was, he was unlikely to win. He must have known that because Chell caught a strange move from the elf. He mouthed some words and made a gesture with one hand close to his body so no one would see it. Well she saw it and she decided to move close enough to perceive what spell he might have placed on himself or Belok.