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Not certain of what the problem is at the other end of the cavern, and seeing his enemy fall, Nathaniel turns and moves quickly around the boulder behind him to see the elemental and mounted foes. This is not going to be the end of us today. Onward and to victory!
Ayieeeeee! Suddenly Nathaniel is overcome with a mix of rage and fear, as if he is back in the barrows fighting a rabid badger, or weasel - protecting the tomb from anything that might dishonor its grandeur.
Seems we haven't had a post in 10 days. I hope everyone is alright And I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a bright New Year
Stepping closer to the same enemy, Nathaniel attacks again
So you will not surrender? FINE! Face your destiny foul villain.
Nathaniel charges through the boulders in front of him and comes upon three of the little creatures. One seems closer than the other two and this one he swings his weapon at
Determined to fight the foe or force them to surrender, he asks again, I say again, give up the children, or face the end fiends!
[ooc]Nathaniel will attack the non colored kobold in the corner
Give us the human children, or die!
It seems that the rest of these folks are finally coming around to understanding my way seeing the world. It's about bloody time. Nathaniel thinks to himself
We often have to resort to setting traps to keep predators out of the chicken coops. It is terrible, nasty work, but I understand that it must be done. If this creature hunts, kills, and eats, people, it should be put down.
Poor thing does appear to be suffering. Is it an animal, or should we try to talk with it?
This will do well, Nathaniel says as he moves forward gripping the new halberd tightly with both hands, Let's see what lies ahead, shall we. Nathaniel moves straight forward.
Why don't you "tall" people get out of my way and let me get on with the smiting of the evil!
Are we waiting on me again?
Haha, I know, I had time yesterday to update mine, logged in, down AGAIN, and today I got chores to do. Good luck, see you soon
Are we stable yet?
I have a non serious family thing going on right now - will be back by Wednesday or Thursday to get a game post up
I don't like the sound of that. Nathaniel says as a serious mood takes hold of him and drives away any other thoughts he was having
Nathaniel is taken a bit aback when Belladonna speaks to him. He knows he is a bit taller than his brother , Tommy, but a couple of feet was an exaggeration. It also didn't help that he thought the young woman was attractive and brave. He puts his free hand against the back of his head, closes his eyes and tries to speak to her as naturally as he can Well, I um, see, they, we, the folks, my folks, my parents, well all the folk at my village and my parents, well of course my parents if everyone, is, see, we are all a bit on the tall side for our kind. It's nothing special, I mean I'm not special, I mean I wouldn't be any more special than anyone else for being this tall if being tall is special. um, thanks for asking.
Boy, I wish I knew the rest of you better. It seems like we only just met a few days ago, and here we are heading into our first real mystery together, and getting separated at the same time. Well, if it means anything I want you all to know that I've enjoyed knowing you, being a part of this has meant a lot to me. And now that I've found my brother I can send a message home to let our family know he is alright. Shoot, maybe we’ll even find his girlfriend down below. I hope so, for him. But gee, I still really hardly know much about any of you except that Caine can really work a wench, er, um, I mean a winch. Just look at him go.
This is a dilemma, to be sure. We need to be sure the proper divisions of our strength are made here. Caine and Rhuk do compliment each other, but then, what of Zilka, Zirren, myself and Miss Goodbarrel. If we cannot take time to carefully test the weight, I think we should send Caine, Miss Goodbarrel and Ziren first. Then Rhuk and Zilka next. I can come last, as I am sure I am the least necessary of this little troupe.
Alright then, if you are sure it isn't something we should hold on to for an emergency. I'll take it with pride, I am feeling a bit run down the hill
If you'll all give me just a few moments, and if the situation promises to become as dire as you all seem to think. I will like to try on that breastplate. Perhaps it will be a better choice of armor ahead of us. My it is remarkable light. Nathaniel will remove his pack, and belts, strip out of his shirt, and remove the chain mail shirt he is wearing. Leaving on the padding below it, he will then hold his shirt and the breastplate in each hand for a moment trying to figure out exactly how this sort of thing should be worn, and finally deciding that he will wear the breastplate over his shirt. Once it is on, he will swing his arms about a few times to get the feel of it, and then looking at the ground, where he has placed both halberds, he will make a face of confusion I suppose that these things should be returned to my elders for return to the family that claims them, eventually. It is the right thing to do, but I don’t think I am out of line if I put that halberd with this armor to the test. The young boy’s life is more important than the properties of family honor at this moment, don’t you think? he says to no one in particular
Nathaniel would not want it, nor would he be talked into using it. I am still a bit fuzzy on the "armor and halberd" that was found earlier on apparently this armor and halberd once belonged to an ancient tomb guard, like myself - I just haven't had time to change into the armor or really investigate the halberd
down with bronchitis, but I hope to be back up and posting again in a couple of days.
Nathaniel followed Caine silently, staying close.
Nathaniel gazed at the fallen monster wrapped in chains only for a moment and then moved his eyes up to the devilish creature standing nearby. I know not where you came from or what purpose a thing like you serves, but my nose tells me you are not of this world, and you do not look like any kind of angel to me. Prepare to be sent back to the hell that you came from.
Standing his ground, despite the pain, Nathaniel strikes again, without the forward momentum of his charge, but now more conscious of defending himself
operator error, haha
Is it just me or is there something wrong with the map?
Oh, my mother's fat arse! Nathaniel shouts at the dwarven figure You will yield this world and go back to the hell that spawned you before I let you lay a hand on that boy! By the will of my lady and the holy righteousness that see grants upon me her servant, you will perish this day!
Because I can take up to three AoO in a round, I will probably just play with the assumption that if I am standing next to an ally, and that ally is targeted with a Melee Attack, I will always roll an AoO (vs AC 10) to provide that ally w9ith a +2 to AC, until I run out of AoO for the round. I Don't see Nathaniel attacking enemies who move through threatened squares (that's just not his MO) but he will always act to try to defend a friend.
Hearing some of the comments and questions behind him, Nathaniel turns and holds one hand out to his side, palm up Viviene, I believe, is a Gingwatzim, if I am saying that correctly. She is a magic axe, and a living, breathing person, and a charm bracelet, though which form was the original form I can’t say. She has been a companion of my brother for a while now. He found her in a cave on an island in the river where we are from. I don’t understand how the enchantments all work, but, her forms all have a soul, but I think the soul comes from another dimension, or plane, whatever they are called. She can be very helpful He turns away, then suddenly turns back around And she makes me very uncomfortable.
Nathaniel looks up at Zirren and says with a circle motion of his head Truly, you have a dizzying intellect Alright, I feel as if we have been granted a divine favor, as if my hero herself is watching over us. Stay close, let's press onward. Oh, and one more thing before I forget, if we come a cross a small headed, silvery axe, with a long delicate, but decorative black handle, or a dark raven haired halfling woman, who might be naked, or a bracelet with a silver axe and a small porcelain doll charm, that might be someone, or more appropriately, someone I know. She can be a handful, but she can also be useful in a pinch. Her name is Vivienne.
Al leveled up...+7 hp, a few skill points, some pally aspects, but most important Body Guard baby
Going to Boise for my daughter-in-law's college graduation, I hope to level up on Sunday
Nathaniel feels something slap his hand and he takes the wand instinctively, stuffing it into his belt before he moves into a better position Taking advantage of the rock formations, Nathaniel tries to jab at the monster with his Halberd
Is everyone alright, blast I can't see much of anything!. Zilka, Rhuk, shout out if you are in trouble
Ugh, that's not right. Take this you smoke monster!
Slicing down through the smoke, Nathaniel feels his weapon strike the ground and then moves to his right deeper into the cave where he calls out Miss Goodbarrel I'm coming to where you are, don't be alarmed and stick me by mistake
There doesn't look like anywhere I can go and still attack
I don’t know, Nathaniel shouts back at Zirren, and then he spins about in place, left then right, trying to understand what Mister Caine was saying
Sensing the villain is near, Nathaniel strikes out with the halberd
That will be all for you, Villain!
I have not called upon the strength of my lady this day, if that is what you mean.
Ah! An ambush. There is something here, be ready! Nathaniel closes his eyes and silently calls out to the Lady of Mittonwir to help him find the foe, even if he cannot see it Using Detect Evil, just to get an idea of where the creature might be, left, right, behind or ahead. I realize I probably cannot use it to pin point the monster's location
Well, what are we waiting for, Nathaniel readies his halberd, and then unties the holding strap on his sword, just in case he needs to get to it quickly. With that done, he turns toward the indicated passageway, and starts off ahead of everyone else, then turns Are we going to need more light? then turns again, and heads off to meet this demon face to face.
I agree, in part, with Miss Goodbarrel. We should not allow the children, regardless of their protesting, to accompany us if we are risking a confrontation with more dangerous foes than those we have already encounter. No, that is not correct. We cannot risk these children being caught in any crossfire. Tommy, maybe you can stay here, and keep the children safe until we return with the others. Wait as long as you think is reasonable, but if we do not return, you should take them to safety, kicking and screaming if you must. I will look for Vivienne everywhere I go, and if I do not find her, but we manage to rescue the others, we will bring them here, and escape with you, or in your footsteps, and then when they are safe, you and I can return and find her. If what you told me about her is half as true as you claim, she is not in any danger from these creatures. Caine, Rhuk, Zilka, let us be ready for any outcome, but hope Zirren can keep these enemies from standing against us. We have to hurry
Allegiances? Right of rule overthrown? What are you talking about? I came here to find my brother, and I have done that. Along the way we found these children in need of rescue, and I say we continue on with that goal. If we can find Vivienne as well, that would be good, for Tommy’s sake, but I say let these creatures decide amongst themselves, based upon their own laws and custom, who should rule and who should not. Let us find what we are searching for, and if it is our destiny to confront this deamon that wears the chains, then we will put an end to it, but I cannot agree to any “allegiance” with or for these creatures. Whatever plan these creatures have, as it may be more nefarious than you realize, I want no part of it. Nathaniel turns toward Ms. Goodbarrel, while I agree she may have a point, I would also say that it would not seem right to simply engage in wholesale slaughter of these kobolds, simply because that is within our power. They may or may not improve their attitudes towards others with a new ruler, but if that is to come to pass or not, is not my problem
A momentary flash of insight flickers across Nathaniel's eyes, and then he says Here now, get off! Why did you waste that scroll on me, I'm fine? Now, do we have a plan?
Squaring his shoulders, Nathaniel looks up at Zirren, and says, Then there is no time to waste, let's get moving. Tommy, stay toward the back and keep the children close to you. If things get rough I'll fall back and support you. If things get too dangerous, I recommend that Tommy and I retreat, back to the surface, with the children we have now, whether they like it or not. I won't risk putting innocent lives in harms way unless we have some confidence our efforts will be met with little or no resistance. This chain demon that some of you have mentioned, do we know much more than what it is called? How can we plan now to overcome it?
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