Finding your Path (IC)

[Roland Deschain]

Roland pulls the cowl of his cloak even tighter over his face and sighs a sigh of relief, as the eyes of the large angry barbarian seem to meet with his, only to move on to the rest of the bar. if i am going to keep following these people I need to get a change of clothes, not just a new cloak. he muses to himself while looking down at his empty coin purse this is going to be difficult.

[Sir Shadow]

For a moment, Eredar is comepletely distracted as a lovely elf walks across the room. His infatuation with her is not so basic as the human dogs making cat-calls at her from the other table. His stare is more like that of one admiring fine artwork. A thoughtful look crosses his face as he looks closer, wondering how he'd ever missed such a gem before. As he looks around the tavern, he notices others who too are also fascinated by the woman's beauty.

[Gmmaster42]

A group of four men at the back, away from your table, start to call over both the elven maiden that just walked in and Amykath to their table to join in on their fun. The men are obviously drunk, slurring their words. Come over sweet thing. Leave them and come have a drink with US, one calls to Amykath. Another gets up and walks clumsily over to the elven maiden. He orders her an ale. You new here? I could show you around if you are... The elf gives him a look of utter disgust.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch looks at the drunken man with a sneer of disgust, and, invoking a prayer to Helm, steps over to the drunken fool Or you could crawl back to whatever pit your crawled out of he says, the seer widening, revealing sharpened fangs, and his hand once again resting on the pommel of his bastard sword.

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I suppose I should do an intimidate roll (1d20-1)[14]

[Gmmaster42]

The man looks down at Gretch, a look of annoyance on his face. His drink elevates his arrogance. Why don't YOU go crawl into your hole, goblin? I won't let you harm this lady. I know she must look good to you. The man draws a short sword. As he talks. The elf looks to the goblin then back to the man, her face expressionless.

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Level Check - (1d20+1)[16]

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch's sneer turns slowly into a snarl and he speaks again, with more venom in his voice I said get lost, and what the hell are you looking at me like that for? The barkeep said no fighting, if you want to start a fight with me you'll have to answer to him and he sneers again, standing as tall and straight as he can.

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Should I keep rolling for intimidate, or are we just going with the one roll? I'll roll again just in case (1d20-1)[8]

[Gmmaster42]

((Sorry, I was editing my post, but what you wrote still makes sense. Are you taking into account the -4 on intimidate checks you get on him because you're a size smaller? We should make new ones. I'm going to roll then see what I get to determine his response. This could get ugly. ))

The man stands tall, though he does seem a little put back by the mentioning of the barkeep. I'm sure the barkeep won't mind if it's for the protection of a lady. He looks to the elf and rubs her arm, Don't woory mmy dear. I'll protect you. The doesn't recoil from his touch. She quickly looks at Gretch in disgust. If you know what's good for you, you'll leave, goblin. There is an edge to her voice. She looks back to the man. My protector is quite the fighter... She smiles and rubs his right shoulder. She winks at Gretch when the man is distracted.

((Gretch, sense motive to recognize what's happening.))

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Level Check - (1d20+1)[9]

[Roland Deschain]

Roland saunters over to the table with the drunken buffoon and says "Ma'am, excuse me while I remove this offal from your presence, I will soon be back to try to woo you in a more appropriate manner." he then quick draws his short sword, with it finally coming to rest on the drunk man's collarbone. "Why don't you go somewhere where you can think over your appalling behavior towards this wonderful lady...more specifically...somewhere ELSE!"

Intimidate Check! (1d20)[8]


((I am assuming that my disguise check lasts for an hour, as described in the PHB, it would have been rolled when I went and changed cloaks. what I am doing probably calls for spot checks from everyone else cause now they all see me))

[Gmmaster42]

((Agreed, even though these are a bit different circumstances, spot checks from everyone.))

Hey, buddy. No need to put the sword to my throat. I was just trying to be nice to the lady. If you and you goblin friend don't like it then buzz off.

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level check - (1d20+1)[12]

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch stares at the elf and the newcomer in turn, a little confused

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sense motive (1d20+1)[11] and spot (1d20+3)[10]

[Gmmaster42]

((You recognize that she's distracting him on purpose and that she doesn't really want him to be near her. You don't recognize Roland.))

[Roland Deschain]

"you're right, there is no need for bared steel here puts away sword this however DOESN'T mean that I'm not going to hand your ass to you"


((If/Then statements to follow))

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If- nobody recognizes me as someone from the vision
Then- I initiate a grapple with the drunken fool

If- somebody recognizes me
Then- we shall see!

[Diarmuid]

Christoph

Spot - (1d20+5)[22]

While looking around the room to see how badly this situation was about to erupt, a face caught the monk's attention amidst the crowd.

"Umm, not to interrupt this defense of a lady's honor...but I think that is the missing member of our vision."

He points towards the cowled man.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch takes his shield and smashes it into the face of the drunken buffoon abruptly and snarls Get lost you parasite

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for attack (1d20+5)[24] and for damage (1d2+3)[4]

[Thistle]

((Spot (1d20)[16]))
"Has Bane possesed you! cries Arwel as the goblin uses his shield as a weapon. He tries his best to intercede in the combat.
His voice has a slight snarl to it as he speaks to the goblin"This is not an establishment where you attack other partrons. Go to a bar nearer the docks if you cannot control your aggresive tendancies.
Turning to the man "Sorry about that. I'm sure it was a misunderstading on his behalf staring down the goblin and I am sure he will apologize for his unprovoked attack.

((Diplomacy (1d20+8)[10]))

[Gmmaster42]

((Christoph does recognize Roland with a 22 spot.))

The man, caught off guard by the blow, falls over, hitting the bar as he falls. It looks like he's unconscious. The barkeep comes back into the room, upon seeing the man fall he loses control. WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT FIGHTING? The elf turns to the barkeep however and says, It is quite alright, sir. These fine gentlemen just saved me from a drunk man's advances. She turns to Gretch and Roland. Thank you both. I am in your debt.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch nods to the elven maiden and the stranger and he snaps at Arwel stow it human, Ive no time fools, drunken or otherwise

[NotCC]

Yaroc smirks a little watching the brash display of the goblin. There is some respect to be had for one standing up to a larger foe, not to mention trying to save the woman from unwanted advances.

On the other hand Yaroc is no stranger to battle and in his clan the women fight as well. Yaroc can tell by the way the woman holds herself that she can hold her own. Not to mention the twin swords by her sides.

((Yaroc readies an action in case the drunk's friends decide to jump in))

Spot check (1d20+2)[9]

[Thistle]

In a harsh whisper Arwel responds "Fools resort to violence when subtly would suffice. We are not in your wilderness and situations must be handled differently than what you are likely used to. Though you may not find it good or fair, it is something you must recognize."

[Guancyto]

"Out cold," Mulligan hops down and inspects the drunk in question, checking for bleeding and all that. "Nice hit, Gretch." Even if it wasn't his specialty, he could definitely respect someone who could cold-clock a human three feet taller and a hundred pounds heavier. Made his little heart proud, it did.

[Roland Deschain]

((Roland doesn't know that Christoph has spotted his ruse, his charade, his confidence game)) Roland slides up next to the lady and hits her with his best pickup lines, as many as he can as fast as he can
"If I could rearrange the alphabet, I'd put your sister and I together. Is your father a thief? Because that's totally my horse you parked outside. You must be tired, 'cause you've been running through my mind all day. Screaming. That shirt looks good on you, but it would look even better stuffed into the neck of a vodka bottle and flung burning through this bar's window.

[Gmmaster42]

The other men in the group jump at the site of Gretch knocking out their companion. They eagerly draw weapons, two with daggers and one with a short sword. They looked prepared for a fight.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Gretch sneers at Arwel Oh, and what subtelty would have sufficed here? he was a drunken oaf, all such people understand is violence, and as our good friend shadowtongue pointed out, a city is not much better than the forest. Really there was no reason NOT to hit him, it solves alot of problems and I don't have to try and reason with a drunken idiot. No in this situation its stupid and foolish to try and reason with an irrational fool on their own terms, when you can settle with your terms. after his quasi-rant he nods to mulligan.

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crud, ninja'd

[Lord_Asmodeus]

as the Drunken mans companions jump up Gretch draws his blade and readies himself as he speaks You really think this is worth killing each other over huh?

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(1d20+3)[21] initiative if i need it.

[Quxelopqr]

((OOC, sorry about the delays again, my internet's been hazy since I moved into my new dorm))

Terry seems lost in thought for a while, a look of slight pain on his face. He completely misses the fight at the bar and comes to his senses a few moments afterwards. "I'm sorry, you asked who I am, right? My name's Terry, I'm here on a bit of business for my church. I haven't done anything out of the ordinary recently, and I've experienced nothing relating to the vision." Finally noticing what went on with the bar, he adds "Good job, um...was it Gretch?"

[NotCC]

With my readied action Yaroc will stand up with his axe at the ready and yells at the armed drunkards.

SIT DOWN! OR BY TEMPUS YOU MAY NOT LEAVE HERE ALIVE THIS DAY!

((Hehe Intimidate check. (1d20+2)[18]

Innitiative if needed. (1d20+1)[15]))

[Quxelopqr]

Terry lets out a sigh as the men draw their weapons. "Come now gentlemen, you saw what he did to your friend, are you sure you want to do this?" Not wanting the goblin to stand alone, he tugs his sword out of it's sheath and grabs his shield. "We should take this outside, no sense breaking the bar." Terry starts moving between Gretch and the men, attempting to lead them outside. He carefully watches them, making sure not to let them suprise him.

[Thistle]

"I never said it was better" sighed Arwel seeing the other men standing and Arwel drew his sap. Just different
((Initi (1d20+3)[19]

[Guancyto]

Mull sighs at the assorted drawing of weapons. "He's fine, just a good knock on the head. Take him home."

(Initiative: (1d20+2)[12], should brute barbarian intimidation fail. )

[Gmmaster42]

((I hope it's alright if I just make one check against the highest intimidate.))

The three men reluctantly sit after the display by Yaroc, but they still throw a few choice curses at Gretch. The elf smiles at Roland. She runs her hand across his forehead and down his cheek. I foresee a great many women in your path. She looks into deep Roland's eyes. Other than that... Your path is different from mine. You are a good man... mister...? She smiles sweetly.

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Level Check - (1d20+1)[7]