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Gaurm nods by way of answering Lotani, then turns to Brogg, "No, Brogg, Lotani here is joining us."
Gaurm whispers a brief thanks to Kiri-Jolith for seeing him through another battle, and for placing one of Paladine's faithful in his path to tend his wounds. After the healing, Gaurm nods in a friendly manner to Lotani, "Greetings. Thanks be to The Horned One that we arrived in time. And my thanks for Paladine's aid as well. My name is Gaurm."
Gaurm tries again to slam the fleeing goblin's mount with his shield.
Gaurm snarls at the goblin, shifting his stance to a more aggressive posture. With a quick snapping motion, Gaurm tries to bash the goblin's mount with his shield.
If any foe successfully strikes Gaurm: As the enemy strikes at Gaurm, his shield lashes out to intercept the blow.
The info can be put into a spoiler where it is also... Either works...
In the same situation as Brogg, Gaurm lopes forward, settling his sword and shield into his hands. As come nears the foe, he adopts a guarding stance that will make movement near him more difficult for any foes.
Gaurm nods in agreement, "If we can't say where the attack will come, we must be there when the attack does come."
Gaurm re-settles his equipment and waits patiently for the others to be ready.
Gaurm nods to Caleb, "Gratitude," and tucks the weaponry and potions away, speaking to his companions, "We can deal with these later."
Gaurm turns to Caleb as the guard catches up to them, hefting the collection of weapons in his hands, "What is the procedure for the gear of captured criminals in your city?"
Gaurm watches the activities of the others for a few moments as he continues to the base of the wall. Though he is shocked and disgusted by the actions of the would-be assassin, reacting in panic or horror would contribute nothing to the situation. Drawing deep breaths to regulate his heart and calm his nerves, as Sir Jayre had taught him, Gaurm spies a few items still in the entangling growth. He carefully collects them after stowing his shield on its guige strap. He looks the items over before turning back to the others.
Gaurm moves forward, dropping a heavy lump of lead into his sling. With a quick whirling motion, he looses the stone at the man still clinging to the window. As he does, his deep voice booms out,
Gaurm rises to his full height and settles his shield more firmly on his arm. He gestures to the two men climbing down the side of the inn, "Caleb, I suspect that this is not normal?"
I will be out of reach from friday night to tuesday afternoon. I am going to my sister's house and then on to watch the eclipse from inside the path of totality. I may have occasional access on saturday, but I am not planning on posting anything.
Best of luck, Red! Don't forget to look out for ceiling beams also...
Gaurm looks from one man to the other, "You both seem to fight for law and order and to protect the people, stop fighting between yourselves. Just because your paths are not the same does not make either of them wrong."
Gaurm smiles a broad smile in response, and his voice has an undercurrent of mirth to it, "Being a mercenary just pays the bills, mate. I was trained in my craft by a Knight of Kiri-Jolith, the late Sir Jayre, whose faith I have taken as my own," Gaurm says, lifting the holy symbol from where it rests on his chest for a moment. "I will not serve any cause simply for coin. I strive in all things to leave the road behind me more stable, more safe, and better then it was in front of me."
"We came with a few new friends who have business here. Some are over on the steps talking to those other guards, and one is over there talking to the kender, of all unlikely things." Gaurm nods in the appropriate directions, then turns his gaze back to Caleb, "You may, if you wish, inform these other worthy guardians of peace that we are no threat to them. In truth, were trouble to arise, they should feel free to call upon us to stand with them against it."
Gaurm nods with an unhappy expression, "I kinda thought it would be that. You are so far the most polite escort I have had."
;) Gaurm nods to Caleb and extends a hand toward the man, "Greetings, Caleb. You are welcome to walk with us if you want. I am curious why the Captain feels we need an escort?"
Gaurm watches Eldren approach, and then talk to, the kender with a bemused expression. I don't think I have ever seen someone choose to speak to kender...
This trip to the temple not being, primarily, Gaurm's errand, he will tail the others when they move forward. His holy symbol, the bull's head of Kiri-Jolith, is clearly visible hanging from his neck.
Gaurm nods respectfully to the nearer guards, then takes a knee so that those behind him can still see what is transpiring.
Gaurm descends the stairs a few minutes after Eldren and Red have made their way down. He is fully armed and armored, but seems a bit out of sorts. He sits beside the others, silent save for ordering his breakfast, and fingers a pendant worked into a crude symbol of Kiri-Jolith.
Gaurm chuckles at the mental image of Red, Gaurm, and Brogg crammed into a single room with all the others here, "I will ask the innkeeper if he has a private room that will hold us all." Gaurm approaches the innkeeper, "Sir, do you have a room where me and my companions can talk in private? One that we can all fit into?"
Gaurm cocks his head at the elf, "Assassins? I wonder if that is connected..." Gaurm's voice trails off for a moment as he focuses on his memory, then he leans closer to the elf and speaks quietly, "I have heard something that may be connected to assassins. It may not be, but it seemed suspicious to me. I would prefer not to speak of it in public; if an enemy does not know that he has been discovered, he loses the advantage."
Gaurm walks up to the group at the table, ignoring Draven's reaction. Often the best way to disarm trouble, at least among those capable of thought, is to pretend to not see the insults. Freshly washed, his bearing is obviously non-threatening and he appears to be expecting no trouble, though he is equipped for war. He nods in a familiar acknowledgement of those seated at the table, and turns to the two elves, bowing slightly, "Hello, I am Gaurm. May the Immortal General ward your path. Please excuse me if my manners are poor by your customs; I have spent little time with any elves."
lol GAURM IS A GOD! or an electron .. he is in two places at once! ;)
Gaurm pauses for a moment, trying to commit the more distinct voice to memory, I will know that one again when I hear it. I wonder what mischief they were up to... With a shrug, Gaurm continues around the inn and enters by the front door.
A hint of ... something ... catches Gaurm's attention and he cocks his head to listen, holding a hand up for quiet.
Gaurm shakes his head in dismissal and sits up abruptly, his relaxed mood evaporating, "I am going to head back in, Brogg. I would like to hear more of what is happening inside. Holler if you need me." Gaurm gets out of the trough, rinsing and toweling himself off before dressing. Rather than heading directly in through the back, he tries to identify where the voices were coming from and heads in that direction. If he cannot determine the direction, he will simply head back inside the inn.
Gaurm settles into the hot water with a sigh of pleasure. Letting the heat soak the tightness out of his muscles was a wonderful thing, as pleasant as it was to wash the road off of himself.
After a few minutes, he looks over at Brogg, "A hot bath is a nice change, eh?"
Gaurm simply nods his agreement.
Gaurm has little interest in meetings, be they ever so unusual.
8th Day of Autumn Twilight - 1030 PC - Tarsis the Beautiful - The Red Dragon Inn
Gaurm nods thoughtfully, "It seems to me that you will need to know more. How do you plan to gather the information you need?"
I will take half my dice +1.
8th Day of Autumn Twilight - 1030 PC - Tarsis the Beautiful - The Red Dragon Inn
Gaurm nods to the Captain, "I will do so, Captain." Once the Captain begins to leave, Gaurm turns to Trudy, "The temperature of the water is not your fault, thank you very much for your willingness to re-heat it." Gaurm greets Haskin, "I am called Gaurm. What more can you say of these barbarians?"
I will work on leveling up tomorrow.
8th Day of Autumn Twilight - 1030 PC - Tarsis the Beautiful - The Red Dragon Inn
In Gaurm's mind's eye:
Gaurm returns the Captain's glare with a flat, flinty look, "If I were associated with an army of barbarians or a pirate ship, would there not be more with me than would fit inside the Red Dragon Inn, be it ever so large? Would there not have been, perhaps, alarm bells? And if the barbarian army or pirate ship were to be doing reconnaissance of your city, would they not send a less conspicuous person than myself and Brogg, much less my other companions? And all in a group to boot?"
This satisfying image is quickly replaced in his mind with a view from inside a jail cell. Gaurm takes a deep breath takes a deep breath, obviously mastering his reaction and modifying what he had been about to say, before speaking in a calm, respectful tone, After all, it never ends well when I lose my temper, "Please forgive my frustration, Captain. It is understandable, but tiring to be met with unending suspicion simply because of one's heritage. My name is Gaurm. I am staying here in a room rented for me by my employer." He looks over at Trudy, "I am guessing that Brent Farswood is the brilliant individual who looked upset that he could not goad me into a fight?" Gaurm turns back to the captain, "It is true, Captain, that I simply want a meal, a hopefully warm bath, a soft bed, and to protect my employer. I will do no good service to him if I start invading your city."
8th Day of Autumn Twilight - 1030 PC - Tarsis the Beautiful - The Red Dragon Inn
Gaurm stands at the serving girl's urgent reminder, "My apologies, I will go mak-" He stops speaking as the city guard arrives to harass him for no reason. His face finally shows a little irritation, but his voice remains calm, "Is it your custom to find and question all peaceful visitors to your city? Is your city guard so lacking in manpower, Captain, that a bare handful are considered an invasion? I am here because I accompanied my employer here. He is conducting whatever business brought him here. I am trying to peacefully enjoy a meal and a bath. Which will now be cold. Thank you."
Gaurm regards the gnome with happy eyes; cooks were among his favorite people!
Gaurm nods to the very small person, shaking his hand carefully as his own hand envelops much of Theo's hand and forearm, "Greetings to you as well, Theodore."
Red turns to Zhsar and co and says "Why is Falseed speaking to to that group?" Gaurm watches Falseed, not terribly interested in the small man's antics, "Presumably he has some kind of business with them," he shrugs, turning back to his meal.
8th Day of Autumn Twilight - 1030 PC - Tarsis the Beautiful
Gaurm shoulders the heavy trough with little apparent effort and follows the barmaid around to the back of the inn. Depositing the trough where she indicates, Gaurm simply nods to Falseed and follows the man inside to resume his meal.
8th Day of Autumn Twilight - 1030 PC - Tarsis the Beautiful
Brogg & Gaurm & Zsar - Outside Gaurm smiles sadly at the young woman, "I do not mind them. These are better than most; at least they just walked away. That was a much warmer welcome that many I have had." He looks up to see Zsar and Eddie by the door to the inn and nods to them as he hefts the trough she indicated, "To answer your question, though, I am from Xak Khalan, several days travel north."
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