Aw man sad to see it go. Ruined my morning, until I get breakfast anyways. Let me know if you choose to start it back up again. ;)
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Xutal shrugs. Goblin:
"You should have simply done as we asked." With that he snaps his neck with a fast twist. He always made it quick, he doubted the goblin would get much mercy in the after life that he did upon his death. He picks up a discarded dogslicer and cuts off the goblins head. Along with the ears of the other fallen goblin. "Anyone have a bag as I am not carrying this." Once he is relieved of the head and ears he will search the body and chief's home for any loot.
Xutal grabs the goblin chief and lifts him off the ground. "I guess you have nothing to say. You know maybe we should take him with us to see the undead. If we hand him over they could take him with them and go back to sleep. Sense he did wake them and steal from them." He is ready to grapple the little monster if he does anything ill advised.
Xutal looks the goblin over knowing he is lying. He speaks in goblin.
Goblin:
"Lie to me again and I will hang you over a fire and cook you." Switching back to common. "Your going to tell us about the caravan attacks and the undead. Everything, if not we take your head and ask the next goblin. Got that Chief."
Xutal whispers a translation to the others. While he prepares to strike the chieftain, he doubted that he would come out in a peaceful manner.
He stopped himself from commenting that honor was an excuse for the weak and an illusion for the strong. "The swamp is damp so only the house will burn. So anyone?" He asked again.
Xutal gives a slight shake of his head. "Goblin leaders are the most powerful. They are followed because of that and nothing more. Regardless of how he treats those beneath him, they will follow until he is dead. I do not intend to allow him to overcome his fear to grow bold once more. Not while my families caravan makes use of these roads." He remains silent for a moment. "Does anyone have a light?"
Xutal listened to both the goblin and Bjorn. "We should at least get rid of the chief and retrieve what fireworks they may have left." Leaders are what turned pitiful forces into dangerous armies. Leaving the leadership in tact with weapons was not wise. The chief may have abandon his forces today but could claim then quickly again tomorrow.
Xutal adds. "He failed to answer the second part of your question." He keeps alert for any traps or ambushes. He had nothing to say to the goblin, at least not without involving his fist.
"I think if we simply enter one of the out lying houses we should find a goblin or two. No need to get them all looking at anything. Goblins get brave in numbers but if you corner a few of them. They tend to have less fight and more cowardice." He also wanted to avoid dealing with anything they felt they needed to protect so much. At least not without cutting down their numbers.
Xutal returns to the group while keeping a look out.
"We should clear all the houses and less important buildings. Moving from out of the village inwards. That will allow us to deal with the weaker goblins and maintain a retreat route." He did not want to take any chances, not with their track record so far in the swamp. "We may also want to capture one alive to gain information on why the village is in such a state."
Oh yeah I have days like that sometimes. A while back the board was being evil to me and my post. It should pass, just try to save all your stuff on wordpad or something if you can before attempting to post if its being mean. :Z
Xutal keeps a look out and speaks before fading into the surrounding environment. "I will scout and keep watch. To many surprises in this swamp."
Xutal was still holding the head, which he lets go. Looking up at the man he shakes his head. "Wasted arrows."
And here I thought Xutal's threat was enough. Here comes Ri with all his window dressing. That's it! Your out of the strong silent type club! xD Still kinda wondering what the monster is going to do. Cause really where did he get his courage before? x3
Xutal promptly stands behind the shapechanger. "In that case, what use are you." He places his hands around the things head, ready to twist. "Any objections?" He waits.
"He apparently died of shock, I was the source of the shock. In order to trick him into reverting to his natural shape if he was another shapechanger. It was not my intention to harm him. Should we bury him?" Xutal was starting to think the swamp was in fact cursed. Perhaps it would have been better to let the goblins burn it down and simply contain them.
Have you tried buffalo? Its so good and healthy, no wonder they were hunted back in the day despite their size and death dealing ability. xP
I don't want to clutter the game thread. Anyways not saying to retcon or anything or that I have a problem with the result. But there are something's that I just have to call BS and that's one of them. Their was no attack or damage so unless he was already going to die of poison, disease, etc etc. He should not have died from Xutal's actions. You die when your hp drops to negative hp equal or greater then your Con Score. He was not even unconscious so he had at least 1 hp, assuming he had a Con 10. He would need to take 11 dmg to die outright like that. I would have to do nearly max dmg on a flurry or crit on a unarmed strike to do that kind of damage. Which is why I whine. xP If I knew my shake attack was that deadly I would have used it on pale boy earlier. x3 Edit- ::Facepalm:: So much for not cluttering the game thread.
Xutal looks him over. "Seems he is dead. Or very good at acting. Was he old as I have seen children trip with more force and not even scrap their knee."
Out of nowhere a hand grabs the little man by the collar lifting him off his feet and shakes him. Xutal keeps his eyes on him as he does.
When the Halfling remains just that he places him back down. No real harm done, other then a shock to the system. "Just checking, this swamp is nigh cursed it seems."
Xutal stops just short of making another strike, but keeps moving towards the house. "I will check the house, if we find the body it dies. If not then we can threaten to kill it." He opens the door carefully and keeps watch for any more surprises from the swamp.
Xutal moves forward striking at the shapechanger.
But the slippery thing gets out of the way of his blow.
Xutal let's things go for the moment, following the others.
Xutal tried a different tactic. "It's strange you missed the festival of fire. Why were you not there?" He hoped no one blew his trick.
Xutal watches the halfling growing suspious. He prepares himself to attack if the halfling does something.
Xutal simply watches everything giving the snakes more then a passing glance. That creature was able to sneak up on him, he was not going to let something like that happen again.
Xutal moves on with the others not saying a word.
Xutal shows the lingering damage before it disappears from his body by the healing magic. "That thing is far more dangerous then a few goblins. As it was able to sneak up on the two of us. I would imagine the reason it goes unnoticed is because no one is left alive. It's lair may hold the remains of its victims, if nothing else it will serve as a place to fall back to if needed. We do not know what else is in this marsh. The more safe sites we find the better."
Xutal's will attempts to block the attack as he effortlessly avoids the claw attacks. At Bjorn he bows slightly then grabs the beast ready to finish it. "Any objections?" If none come he breaks its neck with a smooth motion.
Xutal does not even flinch, dropping his crossbow, his elbow comes directly into the side of the things head. While his fist from the same arm snaps out for another strike.
ADULTS! there are no adults here. Just very big, at times hairy, kids. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. x3
Honestly and you were giving Xutal grief about noise when you just cursed out load. Real stealthy there bub. xP
Xutal gives a light slap on Ri's arm. Once he has his attention he jabs a thumb over his shoulder while nudging his head in the direction of the rest of the party. Clearly wanting to return to the others, a hard look on his face.
Xutal draws his own crossbow, loads, and follows ready to shoot at any enemy that should present itself.
Xutal moves thru the brush keeping as stealthy as he can to join up with Ri. He finds the man with little trouble, like a shadow he moves up behind him and whispers. "Have you found or seen anything?"
"I will scout as well." With that he makes his way into the tree's as well.
Xutal notices the horse and woman upon it. "Goblins hate horses and their lair is in a marsh. You may want to consider that before bring it in."
Xutal had grabbed the rude man's hand, their was no overt strength in his grip, but Ryouichi felt an odd sensation in his hand. A fraction of a moment later his whole arm was in pain and limp, just as quickly it was normal. "Respect, Sir Ri. But I must go thru the proper paperwork first and gain permission from my employer." Sandru claps Xutal in the back, not causing him to move in the least but resulting in a flinch from the recovering brother. "Don't mind him, he is stuffy with strangers. You can go and I will take care of anything having to do with it. It won't kill you to be a little friendlier." Sandru looks as if he wasted most of his energy on that and starts drinking more of his coffee. "Very well I am Xutal." He gives a slight bow.
Xutal orders water, fruit, bacon, and vegetables. "Thank you very much. Anyone else going for the goblin hunt."
Xutal is helping Sandru, mostly recover while giving him a "I told you so" look every chance he gets. When the signs go up and he reads them he ask his brother. "Do we have any free time, could always use the gold. Plus clearing out some goblins can only make our jobs easier later, or at least less dangerous." Seeing his brothers state. "I am sure others will sign up, so you can focus on things here in town." Sparing any pride his brother might have despite his condition.
@GM Tierce
@Lou
Just saying. xP
Xutal remains sober and watchful, keeping to the edge of the party. Drinking from his gourd and picking at what little food he had taken.
Xutal gives his brother a dry look, whispering in turn. "Perception and reality are not always the same dear brother. I would hope you not forget your age. What would aunt Koya think if she heard your now targeting them so young." He gives him a sly look. "I dare say she would remind you that your not old enough to avoid her punishments." Before Sandru could get his balance back or down another ale. "I will help you with the barrels while you consider things."
Xutal takes a drink from his gourd. He had to hold back from drinking from his Irori flask, it held the last of his tea from the temple of Irori in Jalmeray. He really wish Sandru would get down from the table, he spies an odd group near by with a woman staring at his brother rather intently. He wondered if those were trained animals or pets.
Xutal was wearing his caravan guard attire, not the most festive garb. When his brother jumped on a near by table to dance, he was an island of calm among the ocean of party goers. Still he kept his calm and simply observed. Anyone looking at him would think him somewhat ominous in appearance with his rakish brimmed hat and scarf warped around his shoulders and neck up to his chin. Wild black and silver hair sticking out from beneath the hat, along with sharp golden eyes. A forest green cloak wrapped around a brown vest atop a gray button down shirt with only half the amount of sleeve barely keeping it from exposing shoulder. Black well worn gloves, leather breeches with a belt, and sturdy boots completed his hard, some would say dangerous perception. For his part Xutal simply did not see the attraction to this festival. The food and drink were good and all but this was a celebration for a god, which was not his own. As far as he was concerned he had little place here, but his brother had insisted. It could be worth it, if only he had something to do besides eat and drink. He did not consider dancing to be on that list.
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