Darius it is.
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This is my paladin.
The man walked into the tavern, his large frame easily cutting through the growing evening crowd and made his way to the bar. "Barkeep!" The man bellowed, his voice carrying over the buzz of the crowd. The bartender, a female halfling, ran the length of the bar on a shelf designed so she could reach the patrons to serve them their drinks. "What have, you?" She asked. "Ale and some information! He flashed a smile and laid a gold piece on the bar. The halfling scooped the gold up, bit it, examined it, and slid it into a belt pouch, without missing a beat. "This will buy you plenty of the former, and, depending on what your asking, some of the latter." She smiled at the man as she sat a mug of foamy ale before him. "I'm looking to join up with a band of mighty adventurers! At this, an old man, deep in his cups, looked over and chuckled. The bartender looked over to the old drunk and smiled before looking back to the young man. "There's plenty to be found. But it's still early. Go grab a table and I'll send Lilly out with a plate. You eat up and if anyone comes in that I think my have an interest in a stout man like yourself, I'll send them over." The halfling smiled again and motioned towards an empty booth towards the back of the tavern, facing the door. Carrying his ale, the man walked back to the booth and scowled. I'd be cut to ribbons before I could even stand. He thought. Instead of sitting, he turned to a nearby table and slid his pack off and sat it on the floor beneath the table. Unstrapping, his sword belt he laid his longsword and scabbard across the table. Though young, his armor and the shield strapped to his pack looked as if they had seen their fare bit of use. After a little time had passed, Lilly, the serving girl walked up to the young warrior and sat a plate of steaming meat and vegtables on the table. As she approached, the man stood quickly and gave a small bow. "My thanks, fair maiden! He boomed as he handed her five silvers as a tip. Seeing the money flash in her hands, she smiled, thanked him, and promised to bring him more ale. She even gave him a small curtsy before walking away. Patrons close by, watching the exchange laughed at the formality of the young man. Eating slowly, the man's eyes scanned the crowd and watched as patron after patron made their way into the bar. Tonight maybe? He hoped. And waited.
FYI...I'm still around too.
Darius falls into step with the others.
Lol. Thanks.
Darius stands and slams his hand down on Oded's shoulder. "Yes Master dwarf! We can not find adventure here!" He booms and the wince turns to a smile. "At least not until we are once again deep into the cups!" He gives a great guffaw as he follows Oded to the door.
Lifting his head and opening one eye, Darius answers the girl. "Yes, my dear, we must soldier on."
Eyes still closed, Darius downs the drink and returns his head to the table without a word.
Darius pulls his head from the chamber pot for the second time and after pausing to make sure that, this time, he is truly done, he walks over and washes his face and rinses his mouth...again. "I swear by any god that is listening that I will never touch another sip of that thrice-damned liquor." The young man tells his reflection in the mirror hanging by the rooms door. He walks slowly down the steps to the common room, each step feeling like his head is being squeezed by a cloud giant. Seeing the others, he walks over and lays his head, gently, on the table, wincing with each word that passes between the companions.
Darius having far too many cups, makes his way to his bed to sleep the demons away.
All set.
I'll be watching when ever we're ready to start again.
Darius quickly disappears into the crowd. His booming voice and hearty laugh can be heard now and again as he tells his version of the battle, embellishing where need be.
Do you think we should stop here? Is this a good spot? Would hate to get in the middle of something and then stop for 2 weeks.
"Let's." Darius follwers the others.
"Their ferocity was surprising."
After cleaning his sword, Darius slides it back into his sheath before joining the others. "Now that was a battle! For a moment I thought the little nasties were going to get the better of me. Thank you friends for the assistance. Tonight the drink is on me! The paladin laughs loudly and slaps Berenwyr on the shoulder.
Sorry, the last thing Darius posted was "Darius should be by the stunned goblins as well. He is merely watching the trying to look menacing." I got confuzzled. Actually, the last thing I posted before the attack was at post 402: "Darius nods and charges the goblin, attempting to tackle the beast." But I'm good with whatever.
Darius nods and charges the goblin, attempting to tackle the beast. CMB:
I will be traveling today picking my son up from college. I will try to post later today, after 5:00 est.
Daius starts to make his way towards the waking goblins/
Darius moves to help Oded, determination on his face.
I'm sorry to say, but I'm kind of at a lose as to what is left to slay. Anyone?
"I've had enough of...THIS!" Darius yells and grits his teeth as he, again, tries to connect.
The young paladin misses, again, and stumbles, his head spinning from the damage he has suffered at the hands of the goblins.
Question...would the protection from evil still be on? If so, it would negate the -2 for charging.
Darius charges in behind the rogue, his laughter can be heard above the sound of battle. "That's the way, Weylyn! Take the fight to them!"
Darius drags the goblins over towards the others. He stands vigil as his companions discuss their plans/
Darius moves to secure the unconscious goblins.
Darius swings at the last goblin attacking Oded.
Darius: You'll have to charge to do it. This will negate the +2 AC bonus from the protection spell Berenwyr gave you until your next turn if you do, though. So, do you charge?
Darius moves up quickly to engage the goblins that are moving on the dwarf.
My home games have been map heavy for several years now, as well. Just take some getting used to not having one. :>)
The elf holds out his hand to Barnabus. "I am Faisal. I am glad you arrived when you did. I trust in my skills, but that many goblins could have proven troublesome.
Darius, likewise, wipes the blood from his blade before walking to the others. "An excellent battle my friends! You fight like you are blessed by the gods!" The paladin winces as he gingerly touches at some of the wounds he received in the melee. "I, on the other hand, need to spend more time practicing with my weapon. The young man grins, but something about the weak smile belies his disappointment.
Darius, now bleeding from several wounds, roars as he trys again to connect with the beast. Attack::
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