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Still here Rad. Was just waiting for you to settle everything back home. Granted I forgot what my argument for my defense was going to be to the Dwarves.

Something to keep my mind off the impending storm

You languish inside your cell for a few hours until you are brought out of by several dour lawbringers. You are ushered into a room. The room has no windows nor furnishing. An ancient looking dwarf flanked on the left side by a lawbringer armed with a massive hammer. Golden runes flash in the torchlight.

"Leave us," the ancient one commands. The lawbringers leave you to their tender mercies.

"Are these the ones who discovered the chaos fiend?" The ancient asks the lawbringer. "Aye."

"Well, what do ye have to say fer yer selves?"

I look the old Dwarf in the eyes when I speak. I am Kol, zon ov Einar ov zhe Skaelings. It vas our Vulpert here, und zhe late Rikarus vho first zaw zomething vas amiss vith zhe innkeeper. I did not zee vhat zhey zaw. Guess ve vill never know vhat kaused Rik to jump back vith alarm.

I zhought he vas just an irate innkeeper. It vasn't til he ztarted acting funny zhat I zhought zomething vas vrong. Never en my life did I ever zee a Dwarf weep before. Zhen vhen zhe order vas given for us all zo undress. He absolutely refused. Figured zhat vas not a zmart zhing konsidering he vas outnumber und had zeveral guns pointed at him. I admit I intimidiated him zome; zelling him to disrobe or I vould drop him. I did not expect him to pull out zhe orb und declare his alliegence zo zhe dark powers.

He vas going to kill us vor the glory of zhose powers. Zhat really zicked me off. In Norsca ve always fight zhe dark powers, und kreatures zwisted by Khaos. Last zhing I vas going zo do vas get killed by one of zhere pawns vith my zrousers hanging around my ankles. Zo I drew my zword und attacked. Vish my zword kut deeper zhan it did. I have no regrets ztabbing zhe Khaos zcum. Zhey are zhe enemy. My only regret iz zhat I did not kill him quick enough. Perhaps Rik, und zhe others vould ztill be alive.

I watch as Vulpert and the other guy talk. A smile cross's my face. I always find it funny that Vulpert introduces himself, and becomes more sociable when he is in jail than out of it.

When I hear the man ask if anyone knows of a prayer to Sigmar. I start to think...There once was a Priest of Sigmar from Kent....No thats not a prayer. Not my God anyway. So I guess I will keep quiet and watch.

I zheathed my veapons peaceably at zhe inn. I only ask zhat ve keep zhem. If ve vere going to use zhem on you. Zhen zhat vould have already been resolved at zhe inn. Ve lost one of our own az vell. It iz a black night vor us all. I vill vait in your kell. I only ask vor zhe means zo defend myself.

Lucky and Willard see a procession of lawbringers escorting a dwarf and several men exit out of the main door of the inn. There are about ten of them in the group. They all show signs of physical stress.

Kol, Korgidd and Vulpert Perception Please ** spoiler omitted **

I finish getting dressed, and grab my gear. I follow the Lawgivers our of the inn quietly. Lost in my own thoughts over what transpired this day. Perception check 92. Guess I am really lost in my thoughts.

Aye. I vill kom vith. Kan I grab my zhings virst zhough?

Seeing the mutant innkeeper slain. I step away from the body and the rising green gas. At a loss for words I just sheath my sword. After awhile I decide to go grab my pants and put them back on; as well as the rest of my cloths. If I am going to help carry bodies then at least I should be decent. Looking over at the head lawgiver. I vill help karry zhe dead down if you allow me. Zhough ve zhould burn zhat zhing. Anyvon have gloves zo I kan protect my hands? I have a somber expression. Looking at so many good dwarves/man dead. Knowing if there is one worshipper of the Dark Gods then there is usually others.

Seeing Korgidd move up and attack the Innkeeper. Knowing full well the danger. And Rikarus diving at my feet trying to catch the sickly orb. There is no way in my heart I could run. I'd rather die than live with yellow staining my back. Pride wells in my chest as Rik dives upon the orb. Taking the worst effects of whatever that insidious device contained. Seeing his selfless sacrifice gives me a small measure of hope for the men of the southlands. Completely ignoring the fact I was almost killed by the Lawgivers in a crossfire against the Innkeeper.

Strangely enough as everything slows down around me. The whizzing of the bullets. Rikarus's crys as his skin blisters, as the contents of the orb work there evil. The Innkeeper revealing his mutation, and falling dead bouncing off the wooden floor. With a shocked expression on his face. I think of that Praag girl who wanted me to stay with her. Funny how that seems important now; of all times. The tenderness of a hug, the warmth of a fire, a warm meal. The little things in life. I wonder if Rik had any of those things. I wonder what he is thinking...

Zomeone quikk grab zome vater und poor it over Rik. Lets try und dilute zhis poison. I look for a washbasin full of water, or even a mop bucket full of water to try and poor on Rik. With hopes water will ease the burning, and dilute the toxin. Perception 76%, blah fail. Will use a Fate Point to try and save Rik. For the Toughness Test 34% made it. If it wasn't for me increasing that stat, and Rik's sacrifice I would have failed.

I watch as the item drops from the Innkeepers hand. Realizing to late its some orb filled with some vile ingredient. Instead of some charm or hidden weapon. Where I am standing; I know I have no place to run. I watch helplessly as Rik dives for the fragile orb. I would help but my hands are filled with weapon and shield. Fate will decide what happens this day. I just hope to save the lifes of my comrades and the Lawgivers.

Back avay quickly! Zafe yourselves! Zhe Khaos Skum dropped zome kind ov orb. It looks to be villed vith zome kontagion or explosive!

Okay updated my character. I added +5% toughness.

With the fury of the North Wind I strike at the Innkeeper. Showing no mercy once I heard him utter his alliegance to the Dark Powers. My first stike hit him in the right arm for d10=3+3+1 mighty blow=7, in hopes of making him drop the item thats glowing in his hand. I then going for body shot d10=9+3+1 might blow=13. Hoping to drop him where he is.

Thanks Rad, I will update my character with the bonus xp tomarrow morning. Glad I picked up the main rulebook. I had completely forgotten how to do damage.

Seeing the green light shine through his hand. And is exclaimation of his allegences. A rage builds within me. My Init was a 41. Standing in all my naked glory the sheath falls off my sword. I know your kind vell. Vor I am a Skaeling. Enemy of zhe dark powers. Und I vill be zhe death ov you. I step forward with amazing speed, and slash at the Innkeeper twice. 23% hit and 37% hit

Figured it would be easier just to quote what my declared action was from earlier on my init.

Initiative Order for the ready reference of everyone:

Vulpert 46 (delays action until after Lawbringers act; has bow ready)
Kol 41
Rikarus 38
Korgidd 33 (will dive or hammer the innkeeper on his turn)
Willard 32
Innkeeper 30 (will smash to the floor whatever it is he has in his hand)
Lawbringers (will shoot the innkeeper; friendly fire have been known to happen in such tense situations)

Their defenses are broken! Let the slaughter begin!
** spoiler omitted **

Post your actions with relevant rolls and I'll just sort them out.

Radeval

ak; rolled a 1; makes my init a 32

"Ah; zee infedel heez broken; see his corruption; I knew I could tricks heem into it; I 'ave bout eez much magic as an ordinary pair of shoooz; but it scared eet out of 'imm <I laugh nervously> 'it 'eem wit me walking staff I vill ifn youze guys en all yur pistols canna 'andle eet.

I got yur back!

<dark heresy sounds fun>

Hearing the man talk...Enough magic as an ordinary pair of shoes. If I wasn't commited to combat I would just turn and shake my head. Just a little more everyday I understand why Vulpert is so bitter. Its a wonder how the Empire hasn't fallen or its women gone to other lands to search for real men.

is it the entire number? or just the tens column?

Ag entire number + d10.

** spoiler omitted **

Initiative: 1d100=66

Rik init rolls are your Ag +d10.

Vulpert's speech catches the attention of the lawbringers who very much admire talk of lineage or the lack thereof.

"I think that settles the vandalism charge (he'll pay) but not the charges of consorting with dark powers and I don't see you innkeeper complying with my directives."

The innkeeper pushed the proverbial wall screams, "I've had enough of yer orders! Fall before the power of my gawd!"

He raises his hand, now beams of noxious green light shine though the gaps of his clenched fist.

Need I say it again INITIATIVE!

Seeing the green light shine through his hand. And is exclaimation of his allegences. A rage builds within me. My Init was a 41. Standing in all my naked glory the sheath falls off my sword. I know your kind vell. Vor I am a Skaeling. Enemy of zhe dark powers. Und I vill be zhe death ov you. I step forward with amazing speed, and slash at the Innkeeper twice. 23% hit and 37% hit

Innkeeper. My voice as cold as the north wind. Intimidiate 29 made it by 13%. I zuggest you put your hands out vhere zhe Magistrates kan zee zhem. Ztop zhis zhuffling about like zome rat. Vor now I am konvinced zhere iz zomething amiss vith you. Komply vith the Magstates request, or I vill take a bullet to zpill your blood vhere you ar.

I look at the Innkeeper intently, but I still don't see anything. What I do see is someone not stripping and complying with the law. Its usually the things you don't see that gets you killed. I take another full step back giving myself a bit more space incase the Innkeeper decides he wants to take a lunge at me. I drag my shield and sword back with me. I don't take my eyes off the Innkeeper.

I don't zrust anyone vho doesn't not comply vith zaid law. I don't zee you ztripping Innkeeper. I make sure my words are slow and deliberate. Insuring I have good communication with the Lawgivers. Last thing I want is to get shot with my pants down. Respectfully I am taking my zhield up, and vill keep my zword klose. I zrust en zhe law, and zhe itz representatives. I do not ztrust him; by his own actions. Gesturing towards the Innkeeper. I believe every man has zhe right to protect oneszelf. I am just insuring zhat right. Exspecially vith my pants down.

41 init. Wow I am flying.

I rolled an 86 for perception. I see jack....

Looking to the Lawgiver. Vair enough. Itz zomething ve do up north. Just to make zure.

Without even flinching I start to unbutton my shirt. Looking at the innkeeper I take another step back. Just in case. Taking my shirt off reveals scars across my back. Marks of over 100 lashs long since healed.

Zo do you vant me to bleed myself to zhow you my blood runs red? [ooc] I continue to undress until the Lawgiver says stop.

Vell your Lordship. I avoke hearing running on zhe voof. I zhought it odd. Zo I vent und voke up Vulpert. He agreed zhat he heard zomething also. Ve vere deciding vhat to do. Vhen ve heard a voman zcream. Zhinking a voman vas in danger I burst into the room I heard zhe zcream from. Vell I found it vasn't a voman, but him who zcreamed. I point to Rikarus. Zhe innkeeper kame up to zee vhat the komotion vas about. I vas explaining to him vhat vas going on. Und zhat I am gud vith vood. Zhat I vill fix zhe door better zhan new. Zhen I am not zure vhat happened.

I know zhese zhree. Pointing to the party. I do not know zhis man. Pointing to Willard. I kannot klaim to zee vhat zhey zay zhey zaw. Only the karacter ov zhe innkeep iz not zhe zame as it vas vhen ve ate dinner earlier zhis night. Und I know I heard zomething on zhe voof. I am still villing to vix zhe door, or vork to repair zhe damages.

Well I increased my WS again. Would have rathered increased my Fel considering the situation. Unfortunately I don't get any increases for that in my class.

Yer Lordship. Trying hard to remember how to construct agruments according to the law. Which the Dwarves of Kraka Drak taught my people ages ago. I admit my eyes iz not az zharp az others here. I kannot klaim to zee vhat zhey zay zhey zaw. But I kan zee, und vhat does give me koncern. Iz zhis innkeeper iz not acting very dwarvish. Vhat I know ov your honorable people. En all my travels, und en no ztories have I heard. Not once have I heard ov Dwarf on his knee's groveling to humans. Or groveling to anyone vor zhat matter. Zomething iz not right. It kouldn't hurt to kheck zhe innkeeper out. Fellowship 37. Missed it by 2. Finally got some extra cash so going to the LGS with hopes of finding a copy of the main rulebook. Then I can finally finish updating my character.

I put my sword in my sheath. Not wanting to provoke an unwanted fight. Hoping that these Lawgivers are honest and not corrupt like the one we met outside. I keep my shield ready as I don't like guns pointing at me. I take a full step back away from the innkeeper. I wait and see what happens.

No, no, no, I zaid Vats, not zhe valking dead.

Nutz you say, 'eez mind broke? 'ave you no 'Elers? Is he mad wit drink er ist 'eez mind infested wit Chaos? Eet 'appens (waves his book around) I 'ave read such things.

I zhink zhis place iz been touched by vats. Zhe look en zhe Innkeepers eye reminded me ov another Dwarf I have seen zhis day. I just hope zhe innkeeper koms to his senses.

I watch and see what Korgidd does and the innkeeper drops to his knee's. Don't stain zhis night vith blood Korgidd, or ve might not live to zhe morning.

I look over briefly as the door to one of the guest rooms opens. Seeing a confused look on the mans face that matches my own.

I heard running on zhe voof. Zhen I heard a vomans zcream. Zo I kicked zhe door en. Zhe innkeeper kame up to zee vhat vas going on. Ve vas trying to explain vhat is happening. Vhen he vent nuts. Zwinging is kleaver at everyone.

Hi Val, Welcome to the game!

I watch the scene unfold in slow motion. Zhere iz a madness on zhis mountain, und in its people. If you vant to fight. Zhen I zuggest a place ve kan hold. Out here iz to open.

As Korgidd moves in to fight the Innkeeper, and as the noise of angry patrons gets louder down below us. I watch Vulpert skitter backwards. I grab hold of the back of Vulperts shirt and yank him behind me. I then put sword in my weapon hand. Oll ov you zhink. Zhis iz madness! No blood needs to be zpilled over zhis. Lets just zit down and drink. Let kalmer heads zhink zhis zhrough.

Init 1d10+31=38 I watch with amazement as Vulpert bounces off the dwarf like nothing, and Rikarus jumps up with a glimmer of manhood to him. I am honestly not sure which amazes me more. Barkeep, Vulpert iz drunk. Vorgive him. Vhen he gets zhis drunk it reminds him ov vhen his brother ztole avay vith his bride. Zhere must be zomething about you zhat reminds him ov his brother. You know men kan't hold zhere drink. I am zure he vill apologize to you in zhe morning, and ve all vill have a good laugh. Eh?

Don't vorry. Zhere is more zhen enough. I take a glance up toward the roof.

"What in the beards of Grimnir was that" Korgidd points to the window and tells his companions what he witnessed. He turns to the innkeep, "Is there a way to the roof? Get everyone down stairs, now!" With that, he grabs his shield and with his hammer ready he goes in the direction indicated by the innkeep. If there is no egress to the roof, he warns everyone to back away from the window and waits to see if the appendage appears again.

Now you know vhy I kicked zhe door in vhen I heard zhe vomans zcream.

"Aaarrggghhhh! Ye daft manlings do scream like girls! Now someone better settle this damage or else...."

Some rolls, guys, please, hint, hint, crucial.

Perception roll 22, made it. Zee Rik, I told you zhat you zcreamed like a voman. Looking over at the Dwarf. Very zorry about zhe door. I vill vix it good as new in zhe morning. Vust need zome hand tools. I heard zhings running on zhe voof. Zhen the zcream. Zhought zhat ve vere all in danger. I take a careful look at our innkeeper. Does he seem more angry or nervous?

The innkeeper's arrival is heralded by, "What have ye done here?!"

Looks at the door Kol just battered, "Ye gone nearly destroyed me door! Ye'll pay for this!" He waves a very sharp meat cleaver for emphasis. "In gold preferably!"

I heard a vomans scream. Zo I krashed zhe door in. I know voodvorking. I vill repair your door in zhe morning. Better zhan it vas.

Yeah Rik, your guys a real character Lol. Hopefully he won't get me killed.

Rikarus takes a be of the apple as Vulpert bursts in...

With his mouth full, Rikarus answers..."Bud Drem...bufidul vemem turnb infoo hirbeez ind aid meh." little pieces of apple flying out of his mouth.

HAHA so ridiculous

My confusion turns into disgust as I watch pieces of apple fly out of Rikarus's mouth trying to explain he had a nightmare. Ve zhould buy you a dress. You zcream like a little girl. I leave the room and close the door. I head back to my room understanding a little more why the northern tribes invade the Empire, and take there women. Mercy. No woman deserves that. I enter my own room and shut the door, and lock it. I put the chair back in place as a brace against the door. I look over to Vulpert. I know vhat I heard. If zhe veak man zcreams again zoon. Zhen you vill know I vas right.

I burst into the room seeing it empty. Except for the two who are suppose to be sleeping. There is a look of confusion on my face. Wondering where the enemy is. In a low voice. Vhat happened? Ve heard a scream. Ver you not attacked? Looking at Korgidd, I gesture indicating that I heard movement above us. Looking back I wave Vulpert into the room not wanting him to be caught out in the hall. Still having no idea what happened in this room. Now zhey vill be koming vor sure.

Rikarus' dream: ** spoiler omitted ** Rikarus wakes with a scream!

Hearing Rikarus's scream, I move to grab the chair and unbarricade the door. Damn it Vulpert. I vas zo slow. Kover me. I move out into the hall. Sword and Shield in hand toward Korgidd, and Rikarus's room. Praying they are still alive.

Seeing Vulperts wide eyed stare like scared rabbit makes me want to laugh out loud. If it wasn't for the danger above I probably would have. Always amazes me that so timid of a man could live so long.

I wait til Vulpert gets his bearings before I answer his questions. In a low whisper I reply.

Vust a couple ov minutes. Zounds like giant vats. Ve need to varn zhe others.

I shake Vulpert to wake him up. I make a gesture for him to keep quiet, and I point up toward the roof. I strap on my shield. I have my sword in hand.

For Radeval

I get up slowly and quietly. Keeping clear of the window to the outside. Quickly shaking off the slugishness of sleep. I move over toward the bed, and tap my sheathed sword on his side to wake him. Waking him up from his dreams of that girl from Wolfenburg again... I make a sign for him to be quiet, and I point toward the roof.

You are now inside your room. The day's events have wearied you so that you just fell like a sack of potatoes onto your soft, comfortable, inviting bed.

Roll Perception at -10 please.
Also, everyone gains 100 XP. Spend it wisely.

Okay spent my 100xp, bought +5% WS.

Perception roll 16, so made it by alot.

After eating a hearty meal, and washing it down with good drink I head upstairs to my room. Inside I realize I will be sleeping on the floor. Even zhe beds ar short here. Whenever my roommate enters the door I lock it. Jam a chair against the door for a brace. I grab some blankets, and a pillow, and stretch out on the floor. I keep my weapons and shield close at hand. I sleep in my armor. Its not comfortable, but I am not use to comfort.

Yeah I am okay with fast forwarding.

Being is a dour mood over the days events. I see no reason to treat the dishonorable with honor. Only the honorable deserve honor. Kill dogs where they lie. Ale und Mutton I put down some extra coin to keep the Tavern Master happy. Deep in thought, I know Turko needs to take out Korgidd friends. Since I was the most vocal then I am most likely to target. I look around the bar for female companionship to brighten my spirits, and all I see is dwarves. I sigh, and take a drink of my ale. Me zhinks its going zo be a long night.

After we enter the Hold I talk to Korgidd in a low voice.

You have any vriends here Korgidd? I zon't like zhe spot you are in. Ve vas marked vhen ve got here. Iz might not be za bad idea to find another Lawgiver. Try and spot an honest one. Have him amend zhe match to include no armour or clothes. Vust loincloths. It vill make it hard vor him to hide veapons zhen. Once amended zhen ve buy you some animal lard, or cooking oil.

"Blood ye say? Turko, present yer blade for examination."

Turko presents his weapon, "Here, yer lordship. Nicked me self while shaving." Turko then winks at the other dwarf.

"I see. Well without a victim there seems to be no crime."

Watching what transpires between the Lawgiver and Turko I become quiet. Understanding "there" interpetation of the law. I look into the crowd seeing who is taking notice of me. Perception check 34. Someones going to try and spill my blood before morning. That I am certain. They need Korgidd as an easy mark. Ask I scan the crowd I briefly lock my gaze with Vulperts. The same look I had when we first met in Marienburg. Back when Wolfgang was still with us.

Yeah pace of the game is just fine. Having a blast roleplaying with you all. This is a great and characterful group!

Looking at the Lawgiver. Zhen who's blood is on Turok's knife? It didn't get zhere by itself. Other zhan zhat you have my vord. I look the Lawgiver straight in the eye. Giving him no doubt that I take my word and reputation seriously. [ooc] I wait and see if Vulpert appears with the scared human as proof of Turok's actions.

I watch as Korgidd talks with the Lawgivers. Once he is ready to leave, I follow but watch the Dwarf to make sure he doesn't attack him from behind. I wonder where Vulpert and Rikarus ran off too.

"Ey, manling what is your participation in this?" asks the leader of the Lawgivers of Kol. "Ye and Turok are duelling, no?"

Turok corrects the Lawgiver, "Not 'im. 'Im." Turok points at Korgidd.

Looking at the Head Lawgiver I speak. Vell zhat Dwarf pointing to Turok. Bursts out of zhe bar vith a knife at zhe humans throat. Korgidd tried to deal vith zhis Turok to release zhe human. Zhis Turok demanded Vifty Crown vor zhe humans life. Korgidd smacked zhe Dwarf and zhe human scampered avay. Now zhis Turok, I spit on the ground. Vants to shed Korgidds blood, and take his pozzezzions. I am Korgidds vriend. Zo, I zay I vill vatch his back zo a vair fight vill happen. If Korgidd valls; vhich he von't. I vill challenge zhis dog zo Korgidds pozzezzions vill go back to his vamily. Zhan zhis dishonorable vretch.

Released, the human immediately crawls aways through the crowd.

Turok sees Kol taking a stand near Korgidd. "The circle is a field of honor. One on one duels only. But ye can take me on after I crush yer friend."

Putting my bag away I briefly look at the Dwarf. I vill not break zhe honor circle. But you know zhis. You have veak blood in your veins. A coward who preys on zhe veak. If Korgidd does not vinish you, zhen I vill. I do not break zhe circle in respect for him. Zhere is no honor in you. I turn my back on the Dwarf, and keep a watch that no one attacks Korgidd in the back.

It vill not be zhe first time I spent a night in jail. Eh Vulpert?

I will retrieve my bag. Eyeing the crowd carefully. What does the human do after he is released?

Korgidd if you vants to scrap. I vill vatch your back. I take a defensive stance, and take hold of my axe. I will step forward and block anyone coming to attack Korgidd other than the one who issued the challenge.

Seeing that the man probably won't survive Korgidd's charge on the dwarf I try and think fast. I grab a decent sized pouch from my belt and toss it half way in between the Dwarf holding the hostage and Korgidd. Where the Dwarf has to make the decision to keep his hostage, or to reach for the bag. Vifty! Zhere's your Vifty!. Now you let him go.

Radavel