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Its boils down to this: Jurgen's player seems to enjoy inner party conflict. I enjoy working as a team to solve the problems the GM comes up with to and I detest inner part conflict. So since I am the one who detests it I'l bow out. It is not going to work out between us and having one PC stay clear of another is not reasonable or fun.

I am reluctant to comment about a player and not the PC but ultimately its the player's choice and it is somewhat silly to pretend otherwise. Jurgen's player chose to play him the way we all perceive him. This is a social game and if you choose to play a jerk people might wonder why. I deal with enough jerks in real life.

I sincerely hope you have a great game without me.

thats for your character to decide. Jurgan is being as polite as he knows how seeing where we came from to now that's a big improvement. but im sure youd likely undestand he isnt going to take flack from a priest. He loves the opportunity to antagonize so if it seems to him you are he will.

Sorry to say this but to me he is acting irrational and unintelligent and its taking away my focus of the game and sucking away any enjoyment of the game. Agnar clearly stated a preference. It was the first thing he said in a very short post. Two sentences. One said "I am for dealing with the Kobolds." I was looking forward to this game but I am currently having no fun with it at all so I think I'll drop. I actually dread having to post right now. You seem unwilling to compromise and change your play style. What you consider fun I think of as rude as a player, antagonistic, poor play style, and mean spirited. I'd certainly not tolerate it as a GM and I'd rather not play than deal with it.

Jurgan raises his brow and looks at the dwarf with irritation. "It seems that you yourself was against attacking the kobolds. Did you offer another suggestion that I missed? As to my next choice we need to investigate the other disappearances in town. The situations outside the town are likely unrelated or of no concern to us right now. There was mention of the couple walking about or the farmhand. They all seem random but they must have something that ties them together. Does that suffice?"

I am quite unsure how you can misconstrue "I am fer dealing with the kobolds as well." Not sure I can write it any plainer. Once again I am unsure if your character did not understand or if he is just being difficult.

If your gonna nix a plan Jurgan, ya gotta suggest an alternative. Didn't your elders teach ya nothin?

I am fer dealing with the kobolds as well. But they might not need killin, at least in mass. Lets not prejudge the situation.

First, I have to admit to being a little overwhelmed with choices and not understanding the fixed time requirement for attempting some of them. Second, since we have not yet made any money I doubt many of us have coin to purchase much, though Agnar could afford a single divine scroll. And third, as a divine caster Agnar has access to multiple divination type spells that might be helpful including Augury if we want to try that. He would have to memorize it for the next day. Unfortunately Divination is not yet available to him.

Agnar looks on uninterested in such magics. He tries not to scowl.

'This blasted dwarf has me distracted, I didn't notice a tail.' Vaunu moves to the window, "I did not notice that we were being followed. A hooded figure you say?"

Around the corner, about 50ft away. He saw us looking in his direction and they quickly moved away.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

So, that is how its gonna be with my dice... hmm.

So tempting to split up to cover more ground. Lets don't.

Excellent. I am eager to get started. Agnar says, standing and preparing to follow Sire Geoffrey.

Anxious to begin the investigation Agnar asks no question but comments We may need some letter or marker from the council to show that we act upon your behalf if we have to question people. Can that be arranged? And can we assume some level of legal enforcement powers? At least enoug to arrest and detain culprits?

Agnar files in and stands as the others enter. He sits after the others and watches the 4 appraisingly.

About time. Agnar mutters under his breath as he stands to leave. Do they want to wait for the whole town ta be missing?

Jurgan looks around wondering if he heard correctly. He tries to gather himself and then walks confidently over to the other dwarf. 'Hmm maybe I should have prepared a spell to protect against any further assaults?'

"Right then." he says as he plants his large bottom on the chair. He doubted that this dwarf about small talk. Then again he was a priest so he likely had many useless quips of false wisdom to speak. Adjusting his glasses "You woke early. Are the others about? I had thought the wayang – what is that creature's name again? – would also be awake. It would seem that there is talk that someone else has gone missing. Yet still no word from our employers? This is absurd we should go right now to meet with them. The townspeople are likely to blame us very soon. I do not like the idea of being chased out of town by an angry mob. Right now what do you think?" he finally gives the priest a moment to talk.

Before Alluriel joins then Agnar speaks candidly with Jurgan. I am willing to concede that you and I got off on the wrong foot yesterday. It would be better for the people of this town if we could set aside our differences and act as a team for the duration of this event. We are in a position that we need to trust that each of us on this team are competent at a subset of useful skills. It would be best to know that we can count of each other to employ those skills to the mutual benefit of the group in the service of the good people of this town. I do not think that you would appreciate being left out of my divine healing and I'd prefer not to have to worry about being included in your area affect spells. If you can agree to keep insults and quips to yourself and to work to help the people of this town then I shall agree to defer to you in matters arcane, heal you when you are injured, and put my armored butt between you and any enemy. I'll even look after your dwarves soul when you are not looking, no extra charge. Agnar looks to the other dwarf, half expecting to be rejected.

Calling to the other dwarf Agnar says Come and sit and break your fast with me. He gestures to the chair opposite him.

Agnar is up early, devotions observed and cleaned up before others come down for breakfast. When he hears the news his mood darkens. Should have set up a watch outside I suppose. But if this council was on top o' things they'd have met with us last night in the first place. Damn fools to make us wait til morning ta tell us what they know.

He apologized to you lass, not me or the others. Didja hear what he said about my worship o’ Torag?

Agnar continues to ignore Jurgan completely, turning his back to the other dwarf and speaking mostly with the wayang. I shall watch. he offers when the subject comes up.

The war priest almost chokes on his beer when Alluriel provides her retort. He barely manages not to look at the dwarves wizard.

Ask folks about that elemental creature we met on the road Alluriel. Have any encountered such before?

Sitting at the bar Vaunu happily eats his supper. Once he's done e moves to Agnar and quietly asks him, "I'm going to work the crowd a little for information, and then head to bed. Do you think we need to post a watch?"

After he's done talking to Agnar he moves through the crowd attempting to gather information.

[dice=knowledge: Local]1d20+9
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Aye, likely we should lad, as we do not yet know the nature of this threat. Try ta find that out.

I'll have the same as the elf lad. Stew, bread and two beers. Agnar states over Jurgan's words. If he notices the dwarven wizard there is no indication.

Never say Frozen either.

I like some horror: the intelligent kind, not the hacker slasher type. Poltergeist was great. The Shining was good. Suspense can be good. And I really like well done Exorcist type movies. Was Constantine horror?

Er, how am I 25 game posts behind. lol.

Agnar calls upon Torag to guide the attacks of the group. It might be safer to pull over and let us deal with this threat. A crashed carriage seems to be the biggest threat.

Cast Bless on the group.

Are you blind or daft? I drew first blood while you must have been still drowsing.

Unsure if you are just wrong, or if you are intentionally trying to pick a fight with me.

Already determined that the current threat is not evil.

And no, I'd prefer not to PvP any player. But Agnar is not gonna sit by and be insulted in his religion either. Them's fighting words.

Things grow sketchy within the coach. Mary Dawnrose, where do you stand on PVP combat? Some things just cannot be said to a dwarven warpriest.

Course I got enchanted weapons, ya presumptuous blowhard. In case ya haven't noticed the creature has not yet chosen to join us in the coach. As a standard action Agnar activates his bonded shield feature.

The warpriest wrinkles his brow in frustration. I don't know what it is but it is not evil. Had it been so, that spell would have damaged it.

Fro some reason the Discussion tab was not showing me that there was new content - only the game tab was. I am just now seeing and reading all this. :( Sorry.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Agnar wonders what this thing is but its totally outside his experience base. Hoping to drive it off for now he targets with another ranged spell.

Burst of Radiance: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 4, 4) = 151d4 ⇒ 2 Take this damage IF you are evil, no save. Also save DC 16 Reflex or be blind for 1d4 rounds. If you make the save you are dazzled instead If you are blind I believe your speed drops by half. .

[ooc]What is that thing?[/b] Agnar calls out.

[ooc]Did it make a fort save, or is it immune to stun?[/b]

Agnar listens to the questioning of the coach driver, taking in what he can of the surrounding area and the problems of the town. Only when the others point out the pursuit does he look.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 I see nothing. But it not a wonder that the horses are spooked if such a thing follows us. He will look to where the others are pointing and ready a spell if the thing attacks or becomes more of a threat.

They are humans here lad. No tellin what crazy accommodations they have made and called it a government. the dwarf says quietly to the wayang.

The war priest accidentally sets his shield down hard on Jurgen's foot. When he has the other dwarf's attention he says flatly Porter my back side. Ain't no one here gonna carry nuthin for you. Maybe if ya carry your own gear for a change ya wouldn't be so fat. He punctuates that last word by leaning harder on the shield, pressing more firmly on Jurgan's foot. Agnar seems to be unaware of his shield's location. He calls out to the drive. Best to slow the beasts if your are able driver. Keep um under control. If there is a threat that is keepin up with us best ta stop an deal with it.

And why do you ride with us Alluriel? That is my question. Will you stand with us if we must fight? Will you aid the people of the town that are in distress? If so will you do so only for some reward, or is there something more to you? The dwarf's gaze is penetrating.

Finally satisfied, Agnar says Then I will call you friend and my shield will guard you when we fight. He offers the small man his hand.

After he turns to Alluriel, his expression seems to say "well?".

The dwarf wrinkles his brow, trying to understand, but seems to not get it. He presses Still ya know we are going to help these people. I hope by ya presence here that ya truly mean ta help um. Do ya agree ta that?

I sense irony looming in the future.

Don't tell me we are going to Kaer Maga? lol

The dwarf responds first all and then to each traveler he is riding with. I be Agnar Ironbeard, blessed of Torag. I travel because people are in need o' help. Perhaps I can help them and make the world a better place.

To Belegar he nods and smile kindly. Aye, it is indeed enough. I'd have your name friend.

Ye complain too much Vaunu. The dwarf says with a scowl. Ye ain't got no claim on the word, and Shadow is a fine name for such a beast as that one. I been to that City o' Strangers, and I'll not go back. Bugger the lot of them there. Its a evil place what tolerates goblinkind and trolls to walk the streets and even hold public office. And ya mean ta tell me all ya do is wander around looking under rocks and behind barrels and such hopin ta fine a shadow what'll take ya to the Shadow realm? Lad, just hire ya a caster ta open up a portal ifin ya need to go home.

And to Alluriel he says I like the cat. Seems a fine beast and a good companion for a lass like yerself out in the world alone. An I get ya reasons for leavin that family o' yours but now why ya are in this here coach riding ta some backwatter what's in trouble.

A stoic dwarf in dull but well maintained full plate armor rides quietly. He wears the armor like a second skin, his movements unhampered by its bulk. His large steel shield is adorned with the holy symbol of Torag in the center and the entire dwarven pantheon around the edges. It is pristine, like it has never been used to block a blow. He holds it like it is precious to him and sometimes rests his bearded chin on its rim. Strangely no weapon can be seen on the dwarf. A closer look only reveals that one of his gauntlets is adorned with silvered spikes.

An iron holy symbol of Torag hangs on his chest and a similar token is etched in blue ink on the side of his neck. It can only be seen when he turns his head a certain way to look out the window. If not happy, he seems content to ride in the relative comfort of the coach. He finally breaks the silence. Why have yea come? he asks each rider. What are the people of this remote town to ya that yea would help them?