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It is that evening and You can hear rain clattering on the bronze dome above you. it's that time where the drunkards are tossed out by the bouncers, the staff are leaving for there apartments, and Saul has Retired to his counting room. and larur has just aroached you all "Hey crew, well done with the whole snake thing and all, Now Can you all keep a good ear out this evening make sure Whoever wrote that note doesn't make it come true eh?"
Narnel nods some to the man. "Of course."
When the group is alone, away from even Saul's men, Narnel turns to Zareby. "Did this man... Zincher, was it? Did he say anything that would lead you to think he may have taken part?"
With the rest of the group, once there by their selves, Rorsius perks up a bit at the mention of Zincher."I like him." He mutters as he chomps on a bit of days old bread."Something in his eyes held a little more dignity than Saul." He stopped to think for a moment"No not dignity...rather a steel resolve." Resuming his chomping he said cooly"If Zincher was the man who was responsible for the note, It certainly wasn't a hollow threat, so keep your heads up."
Narnel nods some to the man. "Of course."
When the group is alone, away from even Saul's men, Narnel turns to Zareby. "Did this man... Zincher, was it? Did he say anything that would lead you to think he may have taken part?"
Zareby sits back, flipping a platinum coin. "He didn't do much. Just tried to recruit me for his side. He fed me some coin, I fed him some lies. He's sending a guy to meet me at my table tomorrow at ten. Don't get involved unless things start getting violent."
Jean-Paul grins at the goup before replying "I thought I'd left all this intrigue behind in Cheliax. Guess the city of thives wasn't the place to go if I wanted a quiet lifestyle though."
He laughs at the irony of life before assuring everyone " Yes, I'll be keeping my eye out for trouble, not that I seem to be much good at spotting it at the moment."
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With the rest of the group, once there by their selves, Rorsius perks up a bit at the mention of Zincher."I like him." He mutters as he chomps on a bit of days old bread."Something in his eyes held a little more dignity than Saul." He stopped to think for a moment"No not dignity...rather a steel resolve." Resuming his chomping he said cooly"If Zincher was the man who was responsible for the note, It certainly wasn't a hollow threat, so keep your heads up."
Kratos sits on the table playing with some knot that looks to be made of silk. Looks at Jean-Paul she smiles and winks at him
'Hey Mr. rough and tumble, your looking at a city run by thieves, murders and pirates. Heh and you think the politics of devils are controverted'
She humms happily to herself and bounces with joy at the thought of the conflicts and back ally dealing to come
Narnel awakens extra early as normal due to his need only for meditation, though he stays in quiet study until the others begin to arise and his mind is again fresh for spells.
When the day begins, he settles down to create a new scroll to add to his collection. He frowns slightly, seeing he is just short of the funds needed for one of his 'more powerful' spells, but when dealing with assassination attempts and thugs, being able to detect poison seems very useful.
Zareby sits at a table, silently shuffling and reshuffling his cards. "What should I tell the guy? Can't just say a random guy is a member of a rival gang, they'll find out I'm lying sooner rather than later. Just need to wait for the right hand to be dealt..." Zareby then draws the top card, revealing the Jack of Clubs. "That's it..., he says as he puts away the deck and returns to his room.
Jean-Paul gathers his weapons and dresses for the day. He gently rouses the girl sleeping in his bed and kisses her fully on the mouth. "Good morning mon Chere. It is a glorious day in the city of thieves. I think perhaps the two of us should spend the morning taking in the sights. All I've seen so far is the arch as we sailed under it. Show me your city, my beauty." his grin is infectious as he feels the mild excitement of the proposal take his spirit.
Ugghh. What are you fools up to this early. he says as he turns and puts his pillow over his head. I've obviously taken up with a bunch of loons. You are all crazy you hear, for I who "Whooots with the owls, certainly doesn't soar with the eagles." Luex sleeps a couple more hours before heading downstairs to start practicing his fiddle.
After a while he heads out into the street just to do some sightseeing on his own. Maybe pick a corner and play for an audience.
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Narnel
Jean-paul
[b]Leux
Apathy
Jean-Paul gives an exagerated bow of chivalry to the young woman, looking ridiculous in the rain. "Mon Chere, for you, I vill cetinly take you to zis restaurant. Wine is always good to wash down some lunch non?". He allows his Chelaxian to come through as her flirtations arouse is interest.
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Later that evening after a mosttly usual day for The group, the rain has slowed to a light drizzle and the customers are flowing into the Gold Goblin eager to spend the evening drinking beer and Hopefully wining money.
Zareby' Table quickly fills up with 6 contestants
Jean-Paul and Rorsius stand guard
Leux and Kratos Are in the bar
And Rashmi is still retired in her room
And Narnel sits attop the Catwalks watching down on the bustling crowd below.
Zareby
DM:
Zareby gets up from his seat, glancing at Rorsius and Jean-Paul as he walks out.
DM:[spoiler]Zareby walks over to where the kid is waiting for him and leans against the wall. "So, anything you want in particular?"
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Catching Zareby's glance his way, Jean-Paul takes the queue to keep an eye on him.
As surreptitiously as possible, he moves to a position where he can watch the man as he elaves the gambling den. Knowing he still has to keep an eye on the floor, the young fighter doesn't move too far though. With so much trouble coming against this establishment, he didn't want ot be too far away if his blades were needed again.
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Zareby
Jean-Paul sees A Kid lunging at Zareby with a knife the blow slashes into Zareby' side but he is still standing.
Zareby dodges under the thug's arm and begins sprinting back to the doors.
Watching his friend getting slashed with the knife, Jean-Pauls anger is immediately kindled.
"Hey you little bastard!" he calls, drawing his sword and charging the boy as Zareby rushes past him, clutching his damaged side.
If you're gonna start stabbing people boy, better start brining bigger weapons" he snarls as he swipes at the assailant.
Drawing his short sword in one swift motion, Jean-Paul now faces the young man with both weapons. His feet find their balance and he starts to move as his instructors taught him back in Chelax.
"You only get one chance to give this up boy, and trying to stab me and my friend just blew that. Hope you made peace with the gods today, for yo'll meet them soon enough"
The words were certainly brave enough, but he couldn't back them up with his blades. His eyes kept darting to the crowded streets, wondering when this boys friends would show up, and secretly hoping the Gendarmes would arrive soon and arrest the kid. It was only as his second blade fell very wide that he realised he too could easily get arrested here.
Init 1d20+2=16
Rorsius knew Zareby would go getting himself in trouble. Spinning on his heel He rushed to the side of Jean Paul. Never much on words, he opted to let a strong left hook and elbow speak.
flurry of blows 1d20=20, 1d20=12
Apathy
Heya Boss, not sure if you've noticed how Rorsius seems to roll amazingly well at times. When you check out his history of rolls for Invisible castle this is what you get Link. Notice the very large number of rolls for his character dated June 20th, all within a short period of each other. Also note how only the best ones seem to appear on the actual game thread.
IC is meant to be a leveller to prevent this type of thing. I for one love the fact that sometimes our characters get messed up because we're not good enough to always hit.
I'm just letting you know in case you were'nt aware of his "cheating". If, by some Chance Rorsius has happened to open and read this spoiler, which I suspect may happen, then please take some friendly advice and stop it.
Apathy, I'm not sure how you'd like to deal with this, hell im not sure how I would deal with this as DM. However if it continues, I'll have to leave sorry, as I can't stand that type of player mentality. Win at all costs isn't for me
Cheers
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Jean-Paul Acts firststriking swiftly but to no avail again the kid dodges nimbly he reacts next slicing at you with his knife but Jean-Paul Just knocks it to teh side with his sword,
Rorsius runs past him delivering a flurry of blows downing the kid with an elbow to the face.
Kratos,Narnel and Leux
Narnel suddenly hears a sound of steel and fighting he glances down to the hall below and sees no sign of any combat,Kratos as she wonders past the doors notices Zareby running up to teh stairs and Rorsius sprinting around a corner, and Leux continues to serve drinks,
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Jean-Paul
Apathy
Cheers Apathy, sorry I came across as so high and mighty. It wouldn't have worried me so much except this is pretty consistant behaviour for Rorsius. I tried to hint that we knew it was happening earlier in the game, but obviously he didn't listen to that. Hopefully this sorts it. Cheers.
Apathy
With the commotion being outside, Narnel will stay inside, keeping an eye on the crowd in case this is a diversion of some sort, or in case it has nothing to do with the goblin at all and someone may use it as a chance to do a snatch of some coin or something.
Blissfully unaware of anything Kratos humms to herself as she rooms the halls, oh she knows drinks are waiting and shes been missing a while but she spotted such a lovely knot on that curtain she just had to have it.