Vaughn stands, faces Berry, and clasps wrists. Thanks. You were definitely a memorable companion--and effective! I'm sure we'll still see ya 'round...
Tal'Zeneb tastes one of the cookies, then addresses Berry "Though our association was a short one, I count myself fortunate to have accompanied you on these recent adventures. Pharasma grant you long life." he intones with a short bow.
[ooc]Tark, already ideas how to introduce your new character?[/b]
Bobo scratches the back of his head and looks up to Berry
Ah, well this is no real goodbye, you'll be here and they'll come back...of course they will, otherwise they would miss out on this!
and as if by magic, Bobo pulls out a pretty big piece of rolled parchment.
Hah! he smiles over-confidently and waves the roll above his head.
Vaughn grins, grabs the parchment, and gives Bobo a light shove. Don't get saucy, stretch!
Vaughn then unrolls the parchment, and reads...
:/
No, we'll have level up in about 5.4.3.2.1...
Bobo stares at Vaughn, dumbfoundedly...then angryly
Ah, right, Mr "I got all the muscles and reflexes" is surely better suited to READ something out...
The parchment reads
To all chefs, kitchen masters, cooks and others interested in the fine arts of cuisine: For the first time in the last 20 years, the Academy of Fine Foods and drinks will hold a competition to find Golarion's no. 1 cook! To compete, you have to send in your recipe and use the attached scroll of food teleportation to send in an example of the prepared meal.
"I don't recommend human, needs more salt"
Huh. Well, good luck to you, stretch. Didn't mean to offend. He hands Bobo back his scroll, with respect.
He then smirks at Al. I don't carry much salt on me, so don't get any ideas.
"This sounds like an amazing opportunity, Bobo! So are you really thinking of submitting a dish into this competition? What do you have in mind? Certainly you are thinking of one of Chef Gobbletor's favorite recipes?!"
"No jalapeno pickles and onion bread!" Berry calls from the back. "I had to call an exorcist for the toilets!"
Bobo takes the scroll back with a genuine smile and hesitates for a moment
There is one recipe from Gobbletor's Great Book of Unfinished Delicacies...something I always wanted to try since I thought about cooking...but the ingredients...especially one are unbelievably difficult to get...
Bobo lets his last words linger in the air and looks to the floor.
"Crazzleboks, Bobo, don't stop there! Tell us what it is. We are Wee Bluets. We don't give up that easily. I mean, we just rescued these delightful darlings from the grasp of a sinister cult in their hidden geometry obsessed fortress! How difficult can it be to procure one simple ingredient?!"
Alchy raises an eye...
Whether or not you were on crack, you hit 7 :)
Kenta frowns "Competition for make food? Sounds like not pay much."
HP /Blaze no change.
Blaze is now Large. Ooooh.
Kazam! Level 7 Sorcerer! I think I am all updated now.
Fireball at last! I know the optimization guides do not recommend this, but I've always wanted to cast this spell with a character!
@Kyren: Sure, I fine idea!
Bobo grins and blushes slightly
No one said it was a SIMPLE ingredient...well but we're lucky to be here in Kaer Maga because...well, I heard that in the underground of this city creatures do exist...creatures whose eggs would make THE ingredient...ummm, yeah but...they are hard to find and well, hard to kill...I mean, you don't have to kill them, maybe they'll just give their eggs away for free...which is unlikely, but what is not unlikely in this city?! Anyway, venturing down there would be easy for you - you already know an entrance to the Darklands from the Duskwardens, right? Entering would be easy for you!
Fireball at last! I know the optimization guides do not recommend this, but I've always wanted to cast this spell with a character!
So, Bobo, exactly what kind of creature are we talking about here??
"Bobo, you know very well we are an able bunch of adventurers, but we are not called the Wee Bluets for our flowery demeanor! Clearly if we can break into the high echelons of the pyramid of an evil cult, there are few places that can keep us out. We are certainly able to do the job, but thus far, you have managed to evade the answer to the ingredient question. Answer Dagger's question and stop beating around the bush. Tell us exactly what tasty delicacy you need for this amazing recipe. Clearly it is an egg, but of what? And you better not tell us that it is the egg of an evil drow chicken!"
"Oh. the land of the troglodytes, worms, and ozzing things. Once more into the Mothers bones"
Kenta ignores the ongoing discussion, instead muttering to his boar.
A Naga's egg Bobo states matter of factly, then after a short pause adds
I heard that the wormfolk of the city have hatching chambers somewhere in the depths, finding them should be easy for you - I mean, just as Kyren said: You have just smashed the mighty brass pyramid to smithereens!
"A naga's egg?! Crazzleboks, Bobo! I wish you did say a drow chicken! What kind of cookbook did you say you got this recipe from? Gobbletor wouldn't have used this ingredient, would he? Now Bobo, you know I have always been supportive of your cooking. I introduced you to a master chef and brought you in customers for you to practice your art here in the Revive. But do you know what you are asking of us? A naga's egg chamber is going to be very well protected and they are not going to be too understanding if visitors come in and take their eggs for dinner! Crazzleboks, you've got a tall order on this one!"
Is that a no? Bobo asks matter-of-factly crossing his arms in front of his chest Kyren, unless you can really bring me a drow chicken, I think you owe me something.
Vaughn narrows his eyes thoughtfully at the exchange, slowly nodding. You know, Stretch here has a point. He's been working his hairly little toes off keeping this place running so WE have a nice spot to return to. I can see "we owe him something" as a pretty legit claim.
Bobo tries to hide a smile but fails miserably.
Bobo tries to hide a smile but fails miserably.
about 3:00 in--is this what Bobo looks like?
"Bobo has been freed from two owners so far, and spared being eaten by Blaze, so I think he should be pretty happy with his place in the universe. A Nagas egg could be interesting, the snake people have clever mojo, so much cunning, and the serpent spirits have been a continuous theme - the snake lion spirit, and even the snake spirit we negotiated with earlier... so many snakes, perhaps it is a cycle, perhaps it has a meaning? I heard Kaer Maga was the City of Strangers, not that it was the City of Snakes".
"I better stop feeding Blaze so well though, she seems to have evolved further to the primal spirit of her great ancestors"
@ Vaughn, actually that is quite close to it, yeah ;)
"Pretty sure Kenta not owe Bobo nothing."
"Kyren, unless you can really bring me a drow chicken, I think you owe me something."
Kyren ponders Bobo's words for a moment carefully. Then after some reflection replies, "Ok, cousin. I admit, you have been doing a fine job here and you have put up with us quite willingly. So let me tell you what I'm thinking. First, I would only be willing to try and steal these eggs if my companions are willing to come along. I would not want to attempt this without the cats and Daggers at my side. Secondly, I would like to sample some of this cuisine when you are finished making the recipe. To stay in Kaer Maga, I need to feel a semblance of normalcy and at least some good food can help me feel that. So, let me check with the others."
Turning to Alchy, Daggers, Kenta, and Tal, Kyren asks, "So, my friends, would you be willing to go and steal some eggs for a really good cause? Perhaps in the next little adventure, we can find some more slaves to release. That last Naga we knew really did have quite a collection. Perhaps we can kill a few birds with one stone on this next jaunt."
"I don't care about your slaves, and freeing them seems to be a dangerous preoccupation that gives us back little reward, I'd get more reward tending a tomato plant. Keeping slaves is no different from keeping a cow or a chicken, I don't see the point in differentiating"
"I'll fetch the eggs, but not because Bobo wants to cook with them, but because the Naga folk might have some good wisdom, they might even trade us something for one - or we can outwit the smart snakes and steal one, but that is my Eagle aspect talking."
Vaughn shrugs. Might be fun.
Tal'Zeneb had been following the conversation, considering each arguement in turn.
At Vaughn's statement he adds "Though the prospect of amusement is uncertain, the prospect of danger is not. I will accompany the Wee Bluets , if you'll have me. I have read about these serpents, first hand observations would be valued by my order. I will return shortly, I must report on our encounter with the Child Goddess cult"
Tal then rises, nods to each of the Wee Bluets and makes his way to the Ossuary, to make his report and pray for guidance from Pharasma.
Bobo claps and joy seems to ooze from his wide grin
That is a yes, right? Wonderful, when can you start?
"Chop chop chop! Is that all you chefs think about?! Give a halfling a moment to relax and enjoy some well earned rest! Let's enjoy ourselves for a night and then tomorrow we can think about what steps we need to take. I mean, we don't even know where to begin to start finding this hidden egg depository. Let's make merry!"
With a grin on his face, Kyren waves his hands in somatic gestures and finally commands, "Bazzle dee karp bring me my harp!" Suddenly with a dramatic poof of smoke, a magnificent wooden harp appears in his hands.
"Kazam! Now we are talking! Let's hear the harp unleashed!"
The halfling sorcerer begins playing a vigorous tune as his fingers fly over the strings. Although the halfling is clearly proficient at his craft, you can tell that something sounds amiss from his usual performance.
"Crazzleboks!" Suddenly Kyren stops in the middle of his performance. "Alright! Who's been messing with my harp?! It's all out of tune. Bobo, I hope you haven't been letting your friends use this while I was away. And knowing your friends as I do, they probably didn't even wash their hands before touching the strings!"
Deeply offended Bobo just manages a Pah! before he turns around and disapears in the kitchen... a moment later he shouts [b]Exactly as I do expect you to keep your hands off of my pans, I wouldn't touch your harp or let anyone else touch it...epecially none of my "friends". Maybe you just messed the song up, cousin!/b]
"Ahh Crazzleboks! I forget how sensitive Bobo can get sometime. But not to worry. He'll be fine in a short time, especially once we acquire some eggs for his recipe. In the meantime, let's just have some fun. Is anybody up for a game of tzarek?"
"Ahh Crazzleboks! I forget how sensitive Bobo can get sometime. But not to worry. He'll be fine in a short time, especially once we acquire some eggs for his recipe. In the meantime, let's just have some fun. Is anybody up for a game of tzarek?"
OK, why don't you teach me??
"OK, why don't you teach me??"
"Kazam! Kazam! Somebody willing to play my favotite game with me! Now, don't feel bad if you don't win. I've beaten countless champions. Take for example Grandmaster Ulkay of Cassomir. He is the best player from all of Taldor and formerly Grand Tzarek Champion of Avistan. I also beat Gezeiah, the Tzarek Dragon. He was perhaps the most intelligent kobold ever to see the light of Golarion. That was a scary match. He had a huge temper and aggressive style of play. Although, one of my greatest challenges was against Haladan Linnormsmasher. He was a tall blonde man from the Land of the Linnorm Kings who just recently reached Grandmaster status and is one of the hottest players at the moment. Naturally I beat him as well.
Now, I'm sorry to be putting you against such a master as myself. Unfortunately, beating me will be nigh impossible, but at the very least we can have some fun. Here, let me give you a run down on all the basics."
Kyren takes out his prize Tzarek set and places the pieces on it. He then proceeds to given Vaughn Eliot a lession. "You see, we've got these chariots on the end, and a count and countess and knights as well and they move like this. The objective of the game is to get these pieces past your defense and capture your Count in the process. . . "
"Now that I've taught you the basics, let's have a little fun game. You know, nothing too competitive, just a little light action. Hehe. I'll even start with the Andoran defense. I know Abacus says it is a little outdated, but this is just a fun game anyway. . . right?"
The sweat begins to trickle off of his forehead as Kyren Tosscobble gets himself into a vulnerable position that may result in his defeat.
"All these chariots, makes no sense, embrace the spirit of Brother Eagle, adopt his form and simply go snatch the Count... riing through all those knights makes no sense." Alchy scratches his head, then looks at the ceiling for a moment, as though it is telling him something, he nods at whatever it was "Quite right" he agrees, and walks off again.
Vaughn looks only slighlty confused at the piece moves, but he appears to grasp the basics concepts.
<--+5
So, go for the center of the board to maximize your options, right?
<-+4
Hmm, seems we've beaten each other up enough to go for the throat...
Huh. Well, I guess I don't get the endgame all that well.
All these chariots, makes no sense, embrace the spirit of Brother Eagle, adopt his form and simply go snatch the Count
You know, Al, I agree with you all the way, and in a real battle that's what I'd try to do. But games like this are a good way to practice different thinking, strategy, stuff like that. Be prepared for anything, right?
At some point during the game Bobo walks by and gives the board a short glance
Great...now you've found someone who likes to take part in your hobbies... and while he tries to look genuinely uninterested, Bobo stops and follows the game until the end
Ha! Vaughn, you didn't look too bad at more than one point!
Thanks, Stretch! I get the concept, but the finer points might take a while
Kyren inwardly gives a huge sigh of relief, but gives off the appearance that he was not worried at all.
"Indeed that was a well played game, my friend. I thank you kindly. There are few that wish to even put themselves to the test. At the moment, Abacus is one of the only ones who will play me. Well, it is getting late. Perhaps I will get to bed and call it a night. We want a good night sleep before we go off on our egg hunt."
Vaughn smirks at Kyren's façade, but otherwise keeps quiet. He does give Bobo a wink...
And Bobo returns the wink...after a day with masses of zombies, a toppled pyramid, Berry's departure from a life of adventure and an exciting Tzarek match a rest is well-deserved.
Why don't you just pay the Revive a visit - to get Mr. Tosscobble to know? I guess he'll understand what is to be done :)