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Swift: Activate arcane strike.
Rapier attack. Florin rushes forward to engage one of the Goblins hurling glass. His strike is aimed too high and merely glances off the goblin’s side. "Excellent work! Maintain the momentum, quick fellows press the attack. Do not give them a chance to regroup.”
Sorry guys real life game last night so had no time to post. Florin will activate continue to inspire, activate arcane strike, move and attack. i will post later today but to speed things up anyone can roll for me using my mods.
Swift: Activate Arcane Strike. Standard: Inspire courage: +1 ATT, DMG... (you know the drill) Move: Enter room.
"Vengance for the Families of Sandpoint! Strike fast! Strike true! and Strike hard friends. CHARGE!!!"
“I guess we shall find out. I’ll go first to scout out the area and give you a shout if all is well.” And with that florin climbs through the broken window. Perception: Florin studies the room checking to see if its occupied...
Ah I though the ‘Florin gambit’ was a great idea never mind.
”I am not about to make a habit of breaking and entering people’s houses. Let me think for a second.” Florin paces and strokes his beard. "lets scout the perimeter to find a discrete form of entry. If that fails we could just knock. Or more specifically the pretty, young, innocent girl lost and alone whilst two madly in love men duel one another for her attention,could knock.” Florin brightens with the idea. ”yes this could work. Vulf how are you acting skills? I need you to look like an angry man vying for the love of a young lady. Perfect! Rohan you will play our other antagonist. Now I need a young attractive woman to play the hapless maiden in our story. Zelaria... do you think father Dorrak will fit in you dress? Ah ha I jest but do you believe you are up to the part? I need you to draw the man who answers away from the door way for enough time that I can sneak pat him. Florin looks genuinely pleased with himself ”well what do you all think?”
Florin stands with the crowd watching Rohan’s futile efforts to enter the building. As the others approach Florin turns to Zelaria.
Diplomacy Bluff Perform: Oratory
“Nothing to see here good people of sandpoint. As you know we are trusted by the good sheriff to keep the peace in his absence. My friends and I are investigating the glassworks for clues on the goblin raid can anyone help with a key to the building? Either way I will be happy to take questions as to the nature of our actions today once we have established the truth in the rumours we have received. Once again I thank you all for your stoic resolution in these troubled times and request any and all suspicious occurrences are to be reported to ourselves or the other deputies. Until then I would ask all of you to move on from here and go about your business.”
I'm not going to do it IC but if all you guys could add either the words Sweetie, lover, honey or babe to all the end of Florins conversations with Rohan that would be just super.
Just some admin to start. @Ryuko: It’s cool man take all the time you need. ‘STAND BY YOUR DM, GIVE HIM’ etc.... @Rohan: you could never take Florin in a fight...Copper on the other hand (scourge of philandering bards!) @Zelaria: (see above)Ewww! Just graphically unnecessary. ...Rohan braking into a building this needs the delicate touch of a WIS 7 Bard to the Florinmobile!
Florin wakes when Rohan rises. “Urgh my head. Get me an alchemist tonic quick.” Florin rises and splashes water over his face and in his mouth. “You know Rohan We really need to find you a good woman, I can’t have you sharing my bed on a regular basis people will talk.” Florin examines his face and chest in the mirror “What is this? Did you bite me?” As Rohan shows florin the note Florin waves it aside impatiently ”yes, yes, all in good time I will study the script, if you would be so kind to have some coffee sent up.” Linguistics:
Overwhelming urge to make Florins first words to Rohan “Morning lover.”
Prior to Florin
The volume of Alcohol consumed by Florin makes him slow to react to recent developments.
Rudely bought out of his daydream by the barman laughing at him.
Do you know what I love about this video is that the Bassist makes loads of effort to climb through the roof and the then in the next scene the drummer just walks round the front. And yeah ditto, on reflection to contradict Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson. The 90’s did not suck. And Spiderwebs was my fave though im a big SKA fan.
For an encore: Aid Vulf, Perform Supertramp (Breakfast in America)
@Zelaria: Perform Supertramp (Goodbye stranger)
Damn I hate GMT. Florin could have got laid and then been vulgar to Zelaria! All in the space of 1 night. But I guess it’s probably for the best, I’ll just have to dump Shayliss instead.
"We need a more permanent solution to our problem." ‘What then to do about the Goblins of Sandpoint, little evil green blighters, scourge of the good,Fighting in armies, riots, and slogans, One thing I’ll say for them these goblins are goooood.’ It's spot the reference time.
”Even if we do cut off the head there will be still hundreds of heavily armed goblins roaming around the country side. I fear that the townspeople will be killed not by a hoard then but by the attrition of consistent raids. We need a more permanent solution to our problem.”
Will DC 7
Florin isn’t being totally callus he just hasn’t noticed most of you have gone yet.
Florin blushes and loses his composure momentarily at the scolding. ”so again!” florin cheers to get the tough crowd back on his side. He then follows it up with ”More ale for all!” Perform: Oratory Will save “so you’ve heard of Black Bess eh? Well perhaps you fine people have heard of the Varisian vampires. Only few people have seen their caravan and lived to tell of it. And you are fortunate enough to be in the company of one now. Let me start if I may with how the thrice damned carnival of undeath and pestilence came into being. A long time ago, longer than any dragons’ lifespan. There was a woman called Countess Isabella Werner, a noble who’s father lay on his death bed, since Isabella had not wed the line of succession would go to her uncle the evil lord Caiaphas Werner. Isabella preyed to any god to deliver the succession back to her. And at that point there was a thunderous boom at the castle gates. Florin knocks on the table for impact. ”A man clad in blood red plate strode into the dying counts bedchamber, Isabella fell on her knees before the stranger begging him to marry her. To which the man agreed. As you can imagine this did not sit well with Caiaphas who drew his sword and charged the stranger. Whist in the midst of their fist wedded kiss Isabella’s new husband tore the head from the shoulders of the evil Caiaphas with a back hand flick of his hand. Gore pooled around the newlyweds feet as the man introduced himself as Manfred Weiss. Shall I continue?”
Florin finishes his wine in a gulp and winces at the acidic taste.”So how long do you think I can last eh?” He says leaning closer to Shalelu. “Here we go!” Perform: Oratory Will save: Florin begins however the drink begins to take affect and he slurs his words somewhat. “Let me tell you the tale of the time I was betrothed to a shackles pirate captain by the name of Black Bess the Bloody, stunningly beautiful she was had a mane of obsidian hair that reached to the deck. I was collecting 500yards of canvas for my father, at a very reasonable price I might add, when the merchant ship I was on was attacked. Now I was thinking ‘Why would a Shackles ship be this far north of Garund.” Any way we stood to quarters and I had taken my beloved aboard to show her the sea view I was to propose to her upon completion of my transaction with the merchants and I had this ring with a jewel the size of a sword pommel. So we stood to quarters, and the two ships circled each other firing bolts and arrows at each other, the man next to me he was struck in the neck and toppled into the water. Now looking down I saw the sea was thick with sharks as if Besmara herself was below the depths.”
”yarning?” Florin asks. He seems a little distracted and his skin has paled a shade as he stares from Dorrak to the foul smelling mug and back again. Absently gulping the Dragon punch again his is immediately recalled to the bar as he again almost falls over. Florin turns to face Shalelu the drink affecting his restraint. ”Let me tell you those tales are all false!... It’s at least 12 inches and there was actually 3 wenches and no Donkey!” He says with a flirtatious wink. “Come then lets Yarn!” he says.
"What is this, a race to get Zelaria drunk so we can take advantage of her?"
Florin Looks puzzled when he hears the list of drinks available. Common wines? [b]A glass of common wine please and a chaser of dragon punch if you would be so kind. Bardic Knowledge local? (Dragon Punch): Florin knock backs the red liquid and almost falls over coughing he straightens and gestures for another.
Well colour me surprised! But I won’t say no, cheers. Em wants to make a Dwarven Inquisitor. I’ll probably be something wizard/sorc ish
Florin walks quickly down the street until he reaches Vin Vinder’s general store. He stops outside and composes himself before entering.
”Ah good day sir Vinder and how are you?... My name is Florin Du Poisse you may have heard that I was part of a group that helped defend the town against the Goblins a few nights past. I am calling because as you may have heard there was an attack on one of the townspeople this very day. Now there is no cause for alarm but in these times the whole town must unite and be extra vigilant to prevent further loss of life. If you do see or hear anything suspicious please don’t hesitate to call for either myself or one of my companions. Sheriff Hemlock is leaving the village for Magnimar to enlist help from the garrison there. Whilst he is away myself and my companions have been employed to assist the watch in safe keeping the town. Have you seen anything out of the ordinary?”
”Ah my sweet I’m glad I found you. Alergast has been attacked and tragically lost his life. It turns out that a goblin was hiding under his floorboards. Have you been alright?”Florin will stay with her for a time making small talk ”I have dinner with the mayor this evening but as soon as I am able I will return to you.”
I (Judd/Florin) shall bow out. but Emily (GF) will happily take you up on the offer.
I would like to express interest in CC however my GF would like a place in a PBP she has played before but never in a PBP so I am obliged to ask on her behalf first. I'm happy to let her take the place if offered but if you could find one for me also that would be amazing. Also I would like to talk to Shayliss and her dad and I can draft a generic “to shopkeeper x” rhetoric. One more thing all this money giving is making florin feel all philanthropic but he would not just give money so would it be over stepping reasonable backstory flavour to give them a contact for a job (for the boy) with a Stable master/horse trader in Magnimar. We can say that he has sold the Du Poisse family horses for many years.
Sense motive. Florin shakes the mayor’s hand gently, bowing and kissing the fingers. “A pleasure to meet you Mayor Deverin, we were more than happy to come to the aid of good people in a time of strife. In fact I would go so far as to say that others were more deserving of praise that we.” Florin gestures to the sheriff. Florin turns to Shalelu and gives his customary elaborate bow kissing her hand he says. Florin Du Poisse at your service good lady Androsana, how charmed I am to make your acquaintance. Now standing upright he catches the coin purse and finishes listening to the sheriff speak. ” Our thanks for the reward, we shall see that is re-invested into the towns infrastructure. So the little blighters are massing. Most troubling people will need good cheer in these times I believe I speak for all of us when I say that we would be more than happy to keep a watch over the populous in your absence. We will be ever vigilant. You can count on us.” pauses then turning to the Mayor says ”I would be delighted to take you up on your most generous offer of dinner this evening.” Florin waits for the others to finish speaking and leaves with the group. Once outside he says ”Here we are. Father Dorrak you had better take these.” handing the bottles to the dwarf then quickly counting the coin equally and giving it to each of the party. “Ok well I shall start to spread the word immediately, no time like the present, I will speak to the local shop keepers and merchants. Shall i see you all for dinner?”
Florin turns to the widow and holds her hand gently I’m sorry we were too late. Your husband’s selfless act of heroism saved many lives.
Now turning to the sheriff ”This morning we were alerted by Amele to the presence of a goblin within her domicile. We dispatched it but unfortunately we were too late to save Alergast who perished valiantly defending his home from the creature. Rohan informs me that the goblin had been hiding in the floor since the attack. This may not be an isolated incident. It would be my recommendation that we make inquiries around the town for any other unusual occurrences.”
No animosity here as I said it’s not an issue. if I feel like I’m getting a duff share I will start using my awesome CHA based skills to extort it out of NPCs! Florin volunteers to be the sell-bot due to high INT, Appraise trained and the aforementioned Social skills.
Florin feels numb when he looks again at the body of the father taking the sheet over the bed and laying it over the body. ”let’s give this man some dignity. Father Dorrak would you say some words to preserve this man’s soul till we can lay him to rest. We should alert the watch swiftly and tell the widow. Then I would suggest a full sweep of the house and garden to find out how the creature gained entry. With the sheriff’s support we should also search other houses in the area, awareness is key this cannot be allowed to happen again.”
Oh wow small world eh. I’m sorry Vulf didn’t know I might have been more tactful had I known it was you. Alex Kilcoyne is a friend of mine IRL and Aaron the DM is an acquaintance let’s just leave it at that. So back on topic I saw the outcome and wished to avoid any conflict in this game (*epic fail*). With that in mind you and Zelaria feel strongly about this and I’m happy to bow to group consensus as a player. Florin being a studious and Pedantic man might wish to see the loot distributed fairly but also being a Follower of Abadar won’t turn down the extra wealth.
Florin stares at the small deceased form of the child feeling sick his mind is lost in a torrent of emotions shaken from his horror by the goblin’s shout Florin runs across the small room a long snarl escaping his lips. Rapier attack. Rapier damage. With a heavy back hand slash the thin blade point traces a deep line across the goblin’s throat.
Silently, Florin gathers the sheets off the bed and covers the small body of the child, tenderly wrapping the still warm corpse. Still in silence he gently picks up the boy in both arms and walks out of the room and then out of the house. Outside he carefully lays the bundle of sheets on the ground, near the feet of the mother. Then, in a voice devoid of its usual cheer, he says.“I’m truly sorry we were too late. Florin will then attempt to comfort the mother as best as he can.
And with that he will start off at a run towards the Sheriff via Zelaria and Vulf.
Not fussed either way so long as it’s fair to all. In my games XP is always shared equally regardless of who did it. This leads on to the obvious elephant in the room Party loot. I’ve recently seen a PBP lose 2 players (by DM dismissal) due to this subject. So how we gunna do it? I prefer the method accumulating selling price the haul and dividing it equally, then everyone has a budget to spend if a player wants one of the items in the pot they buy it at the price the item would have sold for. Finally we should have an amout of GP which is split and that becomes the characters. Slightly complex but works out the fairest. Variants to this method are:
Dividing the consumables before adding the pot together. Crafted items are paid for at cost price + a fair contribution (if required) for the time spent crafting.
Feedback and/or suggestions please.
Rohan and Copper:
”As you wish. I am most curious about the history and cultures of the Island. I would truly love to learn more in time.” Vulf:
”Shayliss. Ah she is a wonderful enigma wrapped in a beautiful riddle wearing a dress. If I live to see a thousand years I will never understand women. But I digress, between us men things go well indeed but alas there in lies my problem. I’m sure that to your pragmatic way of life and love it might seem perfectly absurd but we cannot make our feelings publicly known. The reason for this is twofold; I do not want this relationship ,a thing of beauty and purity, to be sullied by idle tavern gossip. However most problematic is the difference in our relative social class. My father it a traditionalist and would not understand. To him status comes before love.” Dorrak:
”Thank you father for your learned council I feel less burdened now perhaps I just needed to talk to someone regarding this.” Zelaria: ”Thank you for being so candid with your words. Truly I respect your opinion greatly and welcome your empathic feeling for my well being , however I am a great believer in fate and destiny and what will happen will happen for good or ill, our only hope is to cherish the journey, a sentiment Im sure you can relate to. Till that point I remain your friend and devoted servant.”
Following behind Dorrak, Rohan and Copper with his sword drawn, Florin readies himself at the door, watching out for anything untoward that may lurk in the shadows of the hallway. Perception
”As you wish father lets get the boy out and then search the whole house for any sign of intrusion. I also believe we should send word to Zelaria and Vulf lest we find more than the three of us can comfortably handle.”
Know Nobility (Aldern Foxglove) Florin meets with the party regularly at meals or to relax he is disappointed that they did not take Aldern up on his offer to go on a hunt but understands the reasons for their decision and maintains his good cheer always. At the dinner Florin somewhat dominates the conversation with Aldern talking of hunting, riding, of dogs and extravagant feasts. Drinking late into the evening and leaving a little worse for wear in the morning. When not with his new friends Florin is with Shayliss the double life is difficult to hide but by a miracle no one finds out about the young nobles midnight excursions. Florin is besotted with the strong minded merchants daughter. Florin also finds time to send a correspondent home to his father to keep him updated of his adventures: Florin’s letter:
Dearest father.
I hope this letter finds you and mother well. I for my part have been having a great adventure. My travels have taken me to the town of Sandpoint. Where in I was fortunate enough to attend a festival. I engaged in a duelling competition alas I did not win though I maintained the honour of the Du Poisse family and fought with skill. However it was in the evening that I was truly tested a group of goblins beset the town. I along with some fine people I am happy to call friends defended the town protecting the food stores from multiple attacks. Eventually we triumphed and the whole town was grateful, so much so that we were made honorary deputies. I have also met a fine gentleman by the name of Aldern Foxglove I have invited him as my guest when next we host a hunt. I look forwards to hearing of how you and mother are fairing Your devoted son. Florin. Florin also finds time to visit the shrine to Abadar and prey for his good fortune and the continued fortunes of him his companions and of Shayliss and her Father.
Dorrak:
”Good sir Dorrak, I seek your council as a friend but also as the wisest man I know when we were fighting the goblins I felt remorse for them I have never killed a sentient creature before and whist I know that what we did was for the good of the town it still pains me to end the life of another creature. Perhaps you of all people could set my mind at ease for I know you have no love for the creatures.” Vulf:
”You seem quiet around me Vulf I hope that you do not hold a grudge over our first meeting.” Zelaria:
”Thank you for speaking to Shayliss for me. I get the impression you think me a fool have I done something to offend you? I have also noticed that you spurn the advances of sir Foxglove would you like me to explain to him that you are taken? I speak fluent noble fool.” Rohan & Copper:
“You are from Hermea yes I have read little about the place please could you both give me your opinions? I would dearly like to know more.” And so it is that Dorrak comes across Florin bleary eyed and yawning walking back to the rusty dragon after spending the night with Shayliss. ”Morning Father how are… oh oh yes quite lead the way.”
Florin finishes dressing and stows his armour in his pack and quickly drafts a letter. My Dearest Shayliss. It is with a heavy heart that I must leave you in this manner however I think that my introduction to your father should be under more formal circumstances our time together this day has stolen my heart. I look forwards to seeing you again soon. I shall stop by the shop on the morrow. Till then I will be your obedient servant Your Knight of Flowers Florin Du Poisse. Florin then seals the letter with wax and addresses it to Shyliss.
”I can hear footsteps perhaps your father has returned it would be most…unfortunate for him to catch us like this.” Florin attempts to gather his modesty ducking behind any large obstacle he can find to dress and encouraging Shayliss to do likewise.
Florin allows himself to be lead with Shayliss doe-eyed.
Ok I’m ready I’m on holiday now for a week so I can post later in the eve...yay! As for the whole sex thing I always thought it should be implied but never described I’d rather not play ‘Rise of the Mills and Boon-lords’! (I presume you have Mills and Boon across the pond if not see Laurell K. Hamilton.)
Florin watches anxiously on as the two ladies talk but as Zelaria walks back it becomes obvious that he is going to be none the wiser as to the girls name. ”My sincerest apologies Rohan but I fear I am to take this walk alone however I promise I will lay the groundwork for next time.” Florin gulps down his ale and walks over to the anonymous lady. Fixing his smile he casually drops his arms behind his back grabbing his index and middle finger, bringing his chin up high and rolling is shoulders back. ”M’lady, alas I have failed in both of your tasks what with all the excitement last night I could not learn your name. However I shall call you the sun for to compare you to anything less radiant would be doing you a disservice. So my solar prey what is your name?”
Hearing Coppers shout Florin bounds over to see his new friends ”Hello one and all! I trust you slept well? It seems we have gathered quite the following.” A wide grin plastered across his face. Bending in to whisper in Zelaria’s ear Florin says in a low tone. ”Behind you at the door is the woman I spoke of last night. I would be indebted to you if could reveal her name.” pulling away sharply Florin grasps Vulf’s hand and shakes it winking at him playfully. “ah ha Vulf my good man all this new found fame eh? Let me not see your eye stray to one of these other wenches you have the attention of the finest jewel in the village.” clasping Rohan by the shoulder Florin states ”I would offer to buy you all a drink but these fine people won’t let me pay for it. Rohan my lady might have a friend that you could meet. Either way come with me to talk to her provide me moral support eh. inclining his head to copper florin says You my small friend seem to have enough attention already I wouldn’t have it go to your head.” florin bursts into laughter.
Anyone notice we are missing Markellus?
”Many thanks sir it looks delicious.” Florin sits at the bar eating and drinking making idle and friendly conversation with anyone who approaches him. After he has finished Florin will excuse himself and finish his morning routine after a thorough wash and a shave Florin polishes and dons his armour his gorget is still bent out of shape and hangs loosely around his neck. Florin strides down to the bar to find the lunch time rush just beginning. In the short distance from the stairs to the bar Florin shakes hands with numerous men and bows to a few ladies. Florin smiles all the while making humble remarks about the attack. ”What happened den?” shouts one patron
Florin sensing the moment is right steps up on a table and speaks clears his voice “GOOD PEOPLE! Good people. Freshen your drinks and I shall regale you.” a mug of ale is offered to Florin up on his stage and the bard takes a large gulp and begins ”As you all know the village was assailed yesterday evening by vile creatures of evil and violence. I like most of the stout men in this tavern drew steel to defend the honest people of Sandpoint.” Florin draws his sword and dips it to the table leaning on it like a cane. “It did not take long for my friends and I to find a few of the little pests. From the shadows they came rushing, a horde of maniacally grinning devils armed with sharpened pieces of filth encrusted pig iron. Not one of us showed fear for the beasts for we worked for a higher purpose." Florin Tells the whole story of the previous evening’s events in great detail using hand actions and mock fencing with his blade, heaping even praise onto all of his companions and also commending the inspiring leadership of the sheriff and his deputies . Finally he closes his story with a bow and steps down from the table.
"Well it’s a surprise certainly but I would be more than happy to accept the position. Is it voluntary or does it collect a wage?"
”Splendid! So Sheriff what is the first order of business I would like a little time to break my fast and complete my ablutions. Where and when should I report?”
Florin is a man of honour and not about to steal another man’s wife/girlfriend/wench. That would be far too much effort and a trifle caddish. To be fair I’m still not sure if Florin doesn’t you know enjoy 'all' life has to offer (wink, wink.) So in that respect Copper is the only safe one. (and probably Dorrak unless he’s had a few drinks.)
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