Village issues (IC thread)

[Zyks]

Ok heres the IC thread, as promised. The name of the thread will change as the game progresses, reflecting what your doing. So lets get things rolling!

from now on follow these for posting:

1. Actions/Normal description in normal text
2. Speech in colour. Please claim a colour in OOC thread first so you don't all have the same
3. Thoughts in italics
4. OOC stuff goes in a spoiler, or I accept {} brackets too. (or just put it in the OOC thread)
5. Put your character name in bold at the start of each post, so I know who you are

lets go!

[Zyks]

Welcome to Lotherington!

Lotherington is a small village, location: middle of nothingness. It's a pleasant place (usually). Not much here, a chrch, a tavern, a blacksmith , some houses, a lumber mill, and an abundance of farms. It's a nice day, good weather, and the sun shines through the nearby mountain range. A few carts are on the streets, passing through with their wares, heading to more important towns. Children play in the streets, while adults work in the mill, farming or doing housework.

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Please specify where your character is right now or describe their entrance to the village. Any way you want, and I'll work a way for you to end up meeting and joining together but please don't make it too hard for

[Hybasha]

Aramil

A late teen human playing music in the tavern

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perform:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1483204/ i claim sea green

[The_JJ]

Hales

A bored young preist sits outside, watching children play behind the church while thier parents are listening to the sermon inside.

[TechKnight]

Alorlict

Alorlict is tending to a local farmers crops, earning his stay at the farmer's house house.

"I am wasting my life in this dreary town, I must find a way out"

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[Thanatos 51-50]

Zel'Nailo Saalak

With a charming wink and a warm smile, a half-elf in black clothing and a red jacket descends from a wagon driving into town.
"An ocean of thanks for the ride, m'ladi!" he exclaims to the woman sitting besides the driver, "And likewise to you, Lord Banister!" he adds to the end, with no hint of the words being forced, each compliment was though out beforehnad, and none were an afterthouhgt, lezning both the man and the woman content with the half-blood descending and driving throuhg the crowd.

The half-elf, however, took his time slinging a black canvas bag over one shoulder, and shiftily pats the small of his back before stepping a single shiny leather boot out into the dusty road.
He stepped with a liquid gaint, and near-immediatly detained a woman watching her children play.
"My apologies for the intrusion, madame, but I'm a traveler here, I was wondering if you might direct me to an inn so I can fill my empty stomach?" he smiles.

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"Diplomacy" - (1d20+8)[16]

[Sannit]

Tharis Lundra

"Mug of ale, please."

The elf fishes into his coinpurse and draws forth four copper pieces, which he plunks down on the bar in what he hopes is a customerlike way. "I've never had any before, sir," Tharis continues. "I hear it's marvelous stuff."

[Zyks]

Aramil

The crowd thinks you're great, at the end of the performance there's cheers all round, and someone buys you a pint of the best ale in the house. The barman even hands you 4gp for entertaining his patrons.

Hales

The sermon ends with a chorus of song, and then the adults return, pickign up their children along the way. Your college, a young assistant who gets tired at the thought of talking, comes from the church and asks Fancy a drink? I'm going to the tavern, want to come? I hear theres a great bard there at the moment.

Alorlict

The owner of the farm comes up to you. Hey lad, you've been working hard, your a great help around 'ere. Can't have you working all the time though. Here, go to the tavern, relax a little enjoy yourself. He hands you a few copper pieces. He's right you have been working hard recently, and it is time for a break and a drink.

Zel'Nailo Saalak

{you would pick a name if have to copy and past because I can't spell it }

You draw a few glances with your your clothing, a little more up-market than the usual round here. But nobody passes comment. The woman jumps a little as you speak to her. Oh! Well it's just around the corner there. The Rams head. It's a good place, nice entertainment and good food and ale too. You should like it.

Tharis Lundra

The barman hands you a mug, slightly puzzled looking at the thought of never having ale before, but never the less, it's getting him money. He slides the coins off the counter and into a tin behind it. The marvellous sound of Aramil playing can be heard in the background. The barman turns back to you. New in town sir?

[Sannit]

Tharis Lundra

"Yessir. I live just over in the forest - " Tharis gestures vaguely, "but I so rarely get an opportunity to come out and be with humans. We elves have wines made from various fruits, but never have I tasted this." Grinning widely, Tharis downs half the cup, and immediately regurgitates it, gagging as if an eel is caught in his throat.

[Hybasha]

Aramil

The human teen is surprised how much they love the performance and says "Well thank you everyone I apperciate the applause and thank you kind person for the drink," Aramil drink a mouthful of the ale never drinking it before only elf wine and likes it then rests for a little bit telling everyone he'll play again in 15 minutes.He walk over to the barkeep and asks him,"Mr.barkeep i would first like to thank you for the gold.Secondly i would like to know how much it would cost to get a room?"

[Thanatos 51-50]

Zel(That better for you?)

Zel'Nailo smiles a gives the lady a short bow. "Thank you very much, madame." He says in a courtly manner, rasing a hand to pop the collar of his jacket automatically as it slipped slightly from the bow.
With that, Zel strdes smoothly to the Ram's Head, pointedly ignoring the stares his clothing are recieving.

It seems like I've already made a bit of a splash. May need to catch the first wagon out

The half-blood slips inside the Ram's Head and smoothly make shis way up to the bar.
"If I can bother you, Good sir, I could do with a spot of food. What do you have to offer?"

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"Influence Bartender Attitude" - (1d20+8)[21]

[The_JJ]

Hales shrugs.
It's probably bad for our immortal souls, but hey, the head preist is a dwarf. I think we'll be fine.

[TechKnight]

"Thank you kind sire"
Alorlict walks quickly in his excitment, humming a marry tune. He walks up to the bartender and orders a ale. Takes a big swig and looks around see who else is here

[Zyks]

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I'm assuming everyone is now in the tavern

Tharis

The barman laughs almost hysterically at you he manages to calm down long enough to splutter: Well thats not the usual reaction. Ha! But I suppose it's all the elvish wine. Doesn't set you up for the real deal. We have some elvish wine here too. Want some? on the house of course, after the reaction to the ale. He continues to cuckle slightly to himself.

Aramil

You watch as the barman laughs over the elf and the ale incident, and then he moves over to speak to you. Well sir, a room is 4 silver pieces a night, breakfast included. Good quality rooms too.

Zel

{Much better thanks }
Of course, you also have great view of the ale-spewing elf, and the hysterical barman. After tending to Aramil he mvoes to you. Lots of business tonight I see. Well sir, a full meal, bread, meat and cheese, with a mug of ale as well will be 2 silver pieces


hales

You enter the tavern with your friend, who instantly goes to the bar and orders two mugs of ale. Looking about you can see many ordinary patrons, most of which you've seen around the village before. An elf at the bar seems to have had a slight accident with his ale. The bard, who you've heard a bit of, is at the bar, and nearby to him is a half elf, dressed slightly more finely than the rest of the patrons.

Alorlict

{you see pretty much the same as Hales, and also 2 priest have just entered, one straight to the bar, and one paused just inside for a while.}

[Thanatos 51-50]

[QUOTE=Zyks;3902175]Zel

{Much better thanks }
Of course, you also have great view of the ale-spewing elf, and the hysterical barman. After tending to Aramil he mvoes to you. Lots of business tonight I see. Well sir, a full meal, bread, meat and cheese, with a mug of ale as well will be 2 silver pieces[\quote]

"I'm afraid I have a ... delicate consitution." Zel explains. "Any chance I can forego and take a double portion of meat instead? As for a drink, if you have water, I'd be grateful."

[Zyks]

Of Course sir, that would be fine. I suppose we don't want another mess of ale like this poor fellow He laughs quietly to himself and goes through a door behind the bar to get someone to make the meal

[Hybasha]

Aramil

You watch as the barman laughs over the elf and the ale incident, and then he moves over to speak to you. Well sir, a room is 4 silver pieces a night, breakfast included. Good quality rooms too.}

Aramil responds to the barkeep with a postive attitude,"I would love a room with such a great deal." Aramil leaves 4 silver on the table and goes to play another song.

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[Sannit]

Tharis Lundra

"Th-thank you," Tharis replies, gratefully taking the wine. He wipes his mouth, embarrassed, and takes a swig. Much better.

[The_JJ]

Hales
Hales slides up to the bar past his friend, and sits next to the elf and the half-elf.
Hello, you guys new in town? My name is Hales.
The young cleric extends his hand, upon which you see a small ring with a crown embossed on it.

[Sannit]

Tharis Lundra

"Pleased to make your acquaintance," the elf says, taking the cleric's hand and shaking it. "Tharis, of the Lundra family. I am here on an errand on behalf of my village elders. Do you live here?"

[The_JJ]

*Smiles* Indeed. I'm apprenticed as a priest in the church down the road. 'Least until two days from now. (His friend thumps the table and whoops in aproval.) Anyway, what sort of errand are you running?

[Sannit]

Tharis Lundra

"My people are hurt by the killing of trees in our forest. I came here to inform your leaders of this." Tharis sighs. "I know that this village relies on our forest as a resource, but we rely on it as our home. It saddens me that we cannot both use it for our needs."

[Thanatos 51-50]

"Hello, Hales! I am Investigator Saalaksin. Well, Former Investigaor. How do you do?" Zel replies, shaking the proferred hand and wondering where the food is.

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Yes, he is a dirty, dirty liar. "Bluff im if you go im" - (1d20+2)[16]

[Zyks]

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JJ (or anyone else involved) roll sense motive to see if he's lying

[The_JJ]

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lets see(d20+5)[18]

[The_JJ]

Hales
Hales spent the last several years of his life under the tutalge of a dwarf so he says to Tharis Well, I suppose we have to take what we need to go on living.
Zel he subjects to a brief quizical look. He puts his sence of unease down to cultural differences, but choses to instead keep his eye on the half-elf for now.Ahem. Of course... and what are you doing in this town?

[Thanatos 51-50]

Zel

"Well, you see the whole "Former" bit comes into play. I was deep undercover and got caught. Those I was invesigating tried to hang me from the rafters. I narrowly escaped from my life, but was Discharged from The Guard, on account of word traveling fast when such a thing occurs. So, I'm out here, with little gold, and little hope, mayhap my wits will be enough to get by."

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"Only the first part of his story is a lie" - (1d20+2)[3] add any circumstance bonuses you wish for anyone who can see the scar.

[The_JJ]

Hales

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That's a natural one you rolled there
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Umm... sure. Whatever man.
Disatisfied with the obviously dishonest man he is speaking with, Hales turns to his friend, cheerfully grabbing an ale.

[TechKnight]

Looking to have some social interaction. Alorlict walks over to the priest who paused for a bit and politely introduces himself and offers to buy a drink for the priest.

[The_JJ]

Hey Alorict, good to see you. Hows it going?