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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted January 09, 2010 06:28 PM |
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((Emerald Island, 12:08 AM.))
As your eyes adjust to the darkness and you have more opportunity to get your bearings, you are better able to make out your surroundings:
While Glenn and Jack approach the nearest campfire ((slightly north of the healer’s tent in the map above and just out of sight of it)) they make out a quartet of people ringed around it; mostly human, although to the back they see an elven man in robes. The group seems similar to their own impromptu gathering on the hill top, except they share the easy camaraderie of men who have worked and fought together before, and they are arguably better equipped.
One of them sees the pair as they approach, and calls out to his fellows:
“Oi, Brent, we’ve got spies!”
From his lighthearted tone it’s obvious he’s joking, but the call serves its purpose. The man across from the spotter puts down his waterskin and calls out to Jack and Glenn:
“Ho, fellow adventurers! What are you doing wandering about in the dark?”
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mamgaeater
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posted January 09, 2010 07:19 PM |
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"Wait for me you fools! If there is any civilization i must know."
Kamahl starts walking toward the pair but is unable to catch up before they reach the campfire.
When he neared the campfire Glenn and Jack were being approached by a man. he quietly slinked back into shadows to not be seen.
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del_diablo
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posted January 09, 2010 08:54 PM |
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Walking off into what was now not so dark, but still dark? I need to get used to my eyes, I feel blind yet I see more than I need to. The ears was also something unusual, they picked up everything different than from the last body.
Attempting to not get alone in the darkness the feet started moving and went after the first people who headed towards the searing campfire.
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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted January 10, 2010 01:43 AM |
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((Emerald Island, 12:09 AM.))
Mark: You wake up on the hill to the sounds of several people talking and moving away through the grass.
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AlkarRahn
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posted January 10, 2010 06:42 AM |
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Glenn stops, and turns to the man. He doesn't feel like stumbling over himself as he meets with him.
"Yes. Excuse us, but we seem to have been part of some strange bit of... I am not sure what, but we have been left out on this hill here, with no coin left on any of us. As such, we can not stay at any place of rest this place may have. We were wondering if you could render some assistance."
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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted January 10, 2010 07:32 AM |
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((Emerald Island, 12:09 AM.))
The elven man speaks first. “Oh not another pathetic beggar asking for—”
“Jarin, shut up,” the human apparently named ‘Brent’ interrupts casually, flinging a small stone in his direction. The elf leans aside so the stone misses, but other than a sour expression in your direction says nothing.
Brent scoots around so he faces Glenn; it seems to be a courtesy move as seated, he is roughly at eye level with the halfling.
“If you were robbed, you should probably talk to the town guard; they’re the ones that keep the peace around here.”
“We’re just here for the contest,” the man who spotted you initially pipes up.
“Like yourselves, I imagine,” Brent concurs, nodding to himself. “As for lodging, you could try asking the innkeeper in town if he’d be willing to spare a room for a bit of work—I know for a fact he’s grossly understaffed, he’d probably agree to it.”
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Kipshasz
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posted January 10, 2010 10:17 AM |
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Abbadon followed his new companions to the campsite, from where voices were heard. Still not adjusted to his small size he had to look up to see the taller people. For him it was very humiliating. But his days of conquest and war must be left behind for a while, as this brave new world awaited to be explored... And conquered. But for now he'll just have to wait and play by the rules of this world. And when it's over, the Black Legion will crush this world.
He went to the campsite, and greeted it's denizens.
- Can you travelers share your campfire's warmth and some food with us?
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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B-E-T-A
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Guess Who is Back?
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posted January 10, 2010 03:03 PM |
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"What's going on?!" Mark shouted as he quickly stood up "Are we under attack?"
A quick look around revealed that no, he and his friends were not under attack, but he was not in the camp either and his friends were nowhere to be found. He also felt shorter than usual.
"What is this? My voice, it sounds so...weird...and my legs are so short. And why do I.." Mark took to his face "..have a beard?!"
Mark started thinking "This had to be a dream. After all, there cannot possible exist a magic that does this to a person. And I cannot afford to be gone from my army, after all, tomorrow we face Nergal! Ok Mark, this is a dream and seing as it is a dream that means I am suppose to do something. Hmmm, let's see.." Mark took another look around "Ok, those people har heading against a fire down this hill. Yes, better go there."
Mark took a step forward and just then noticed the short sword he had on him and the rusted breatsplate that was on him.
"What is this? Why do I have a sword? I who barely know how to hold it! And this armor...why? Well, I don't have time to think about it." Mark started to sprint down towards the fire "Damn it! I'm so slow!"
Down at the camp, Mark raised his hand and shouted "Howdy people! Fine night today is it not? Tell me, does anyone know where the heck we are? How far from Elibe is this place?"
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mamgaeater
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posted January 10, 2010 10:59 PM |
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Kamahl emerges from the shadows and approaches the camp.
"What contest?" Kamahl's voice was shaking as memories of the pits flashed through his mind. He swallowed and fought back the memories and in a more 'in control' voice said "I mean, What is this 'contest'?"
He soon heard a dwarf shouting "Howdy people! Fine night today is it not? Tell me, does anyone know where the heck we are? How far from Elibe is this place?"
He turned around and saw the small humanoid standing near the camp as well.
"Who are you? You weren't with us when we came to this world... Were you?"
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AlkarRahn
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posted January 11, 2010 02:33 AM |
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Though they may be able to spare some food for one or two people that happened by, Glenn was sure that with the amount they were, they would sure be turned down.
A few moments later, one he had not noticed before came out, asking something about an Elibe. The question made him feel a little uneasy. Then the question involving coming into this world came up. That one made him so quite a bit more.
"Of course he was with us when we landed at the docks. Were you hit in the head when you got stolen away?"
Glenn was unsure about there actually being any docks in the area, but guessed there might be, with the sounds of waves nearby. He was hoping there was.
"However, we are new to this place. We would indeed like to know about this contest."
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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted January 11, 2010 03:55 AM |
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((Emerald Island, 12:11 AM.))
“I’m afraid we’re a bit short on food right now,” Brent replies to Abbadon, eyeing the growing swarm of people gathering with unease. He then turns to Kamahl, confusion in his voice.
“Why, the scavenger hunt of course. I assumed that was why you were here.” Some shifting in place and shared glances between the members of the campfire group reveals they’re catching on that something isn’t right. “Lord Markham is hosting a scavenger hunt on this island, with Castle Harmondale as the prize. You haven’t even heard of it?”
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AlkarRahn
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posted January 11, 2010 04:14 AM |
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"The contest is something we have just now been informed of. Lucky coincidence for us, I would say. Far more so than our recent experiences. I think we should go get some rest for this event then. Thank you for the information, Sirs. We had best go talk with the innkeeper about lodging now. Farewell."
Glenn bows to the guards, then turns, walking to the buildings to the south. He is unsure of where he is exactly going, so he checks their signs, to see if he can figure out which one would most likely be the inn.
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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted January 11, 2010 05:36 AM |
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((Emerald Island, 12:18 AM.))
Glenn passes by a tent and few small, unmarked buildings that appear to be houses before reaching the road. The latter is narrow and seems to have had a lot of foot traffic on it recently; no doubt due to the contest as the town as a whole seems too small to house so many people.
In the south end of town lie several shops; one obviously a blacksmith or metal worker of some kind, as there is an anvil out front and a sword painted on the sign. Another bears a sign depicting a shield, and a third building seems to be the inn judging by the bright light and cheerful flood of noise spilling out—the sign outside it has a tankard painted on it, the paint bright in the glow of the windows. The southern stretch of road ends in a well-used dock, at which two ships are currently moored.
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AlkarRahn
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posted January 11, 2010 08:38 AM |
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"Glad I was right about the docks. Not having any around could have been bad."
Glenn turns to the inn, and walks in. With a little practice, he has gotten a little better with the small legs he has to use. He ends up across from the innkeeper, looking up at a whole bunch of wood.
"Excuse me, but I would like a room. I have nothing to pay for it, but I was hoping some other form of repayment could be considered."
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B-E-T-A
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posted January 11, 2010 03:35 PM |
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"Of course he was with us when we landed at the docks. Were you hit in the head when you got stolen away?"
"Sure, I probally did, cause I cannot remember anything of what is going on here." Mark said a little embarrased, he sat down and listened to what the people talked about.
Mark thought a little about what the first persons responds was when he arrived at the camp. "When we came to this world" he thought "Does that mean they too came from somewhere else?", but before Mark could think out an answer someone mentioned a treasure hunt, with a lordship and castle as the prize!
"I knew there is a reason I am here!" He thought "It's probably this! My alter ego in this world or dream or whatever it is, probably thought that with a lordship he could more easily forge an army and furfill his dream to become the greatest tactician in the whole world! Well, I guess I will just help him on his way then." Mark finnished his internal monolouge and jumped up "Yes, we're most certainly here for the treasure hunt!" He stated and opened his mouth to say something else, but then a halfling stood up and said something about getting a rest, and Mark noticed just how tired he was.
He yawned and said "Haven't...slept...at all...tonight.." as he turned to follow the halfling.
In the town the halfling turned to what seems to be a Inn. The halfling entered and Mark stumbled after him. Well inside the halfling was in the middle of negotiating ways to repay the innkeeper for a room over night, so Mark opened his mouth and said "And I too will work or do whatever you want us to do as long as I get a room to sleep in!"
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mamgaeater
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posted January 12, 2010 01:51 AM |
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As the two Shorter fellow walked off Kamahl was left speechless.
SLEEP IN AN INN? It was the most outrageous thing he had heard.
After regaining his composure he asked the one called 'brent'
"Is there a general store around here? I'd rather have some sort of outside bedding than an inn."
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Kareeah_Indaga
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posted January 12, 2010 04:03 AM |
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((Emerald Island, back at the campfire. 12:12 AM (So before Glenn and Mark reach the inn.)))
“There is, it’s just down that hill and down the road west a little bit. Right next to the alchemist’s shop,” Brent tells Kamahl. “It’ll probably be open in a few hours if you’re willing to wait.”
((I take it I need to do more research into Kamahl’s backstory.  ))
((Emerald Island, the inn. 12:19 AM.))
The innkeeper mutters something that sounds like ‘thank the Ancients’ under his breath (and no wonder; the place is packed) before replying normally.
“Well lads, you’re in luck; I’ve had a group what rented a room and up and vanished; haven’t checked in and no one’s seen them all day. Now, I needs someone who can scrub pots for a bit, and someone who’ll wipe the tables down and give me girls a break,” he nods in the direction of two extremely harried-looking human women with trays and mugs, “and I needs someone to take a meal down to His Grace at the town hall. Do that for me, lads, and the room is yours.”
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AlkarRahn
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posted January 12, 2010 08:27 AM |
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"We can help you with these tasks. I will deal with the pots, and deliver His Grace's meal to him. My friend here can assist with the tables."
Glenn turns to the dwarf, and motions for him to get lower, though not my much.
"Try to find out what anyone in this inn knows about this contest. It may be information we have already obtained, but more may be waiting upon loose lips."
Glenn turns back to the innkeeper.
"Where would you like me to start?"
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del_diablo
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posted January 12, 2010 08:43 PM |
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Gather information? Socialize with the people I shared fate with? Sell some of the useless junk like the amulet and hope its enough for a bed for the night? Work for a bed since the tavern was overloaded and needed help? Sleep outside? See if there was any gambling rings around and gamble out all that was of items? Attempt to steal something? Do shady things?
Quite the options for how to spend the night. The party might react bad if it was something shady, might was the word. And since it was not the time to run off randomly yet, and there was no reason to split off from non-familiar faces.... Now to head off into the night to sell jewelry and to gather information about this world. And hopefully learn some games and tales of this world.
Myth and mythos, maybe I will write history?
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mamgaeater
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posted January 13, 2010 12:52 AM |
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((I'll make him sleep in the inn. I'm just making up his druidic lifestyle as i go along because his backstory stops when he kills Karona And i'm trying to portray him as uncomfortable *Post later*))
"By daybreak? Well then i suppose i can wait until then."
Kamahl sets off in the direction of the general store.
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