Civil war, King Erwind.

[Emperor Tippy]

To the knight he says "Well that's solved. You spent the most time with the king, I'm sure he described the artifact well enough for your to confirm its what were after. Would you make sure it is?"

[Shademan]

"if you give the poor man his pants back at least." he grumble and checks the coat "yeah... gotta be this allright..."

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance says to the bound man "Well then you don't know anything of value and Gyradan won't ransom you. If we take you back they would just execute you as a traitor. So you have about 10 seconds to convince me not to just slit your throat right now"

[Shademan]

"traitor? im not even from this country! the worst thing they can execute me for is being a bounty hunter. if that illegal here." he growls "and because you have nothing to gain on killing me. let me go and i'll be out of this stinking kingdom faster than you can say fiddlesticks. 'sides... isnt there a saying or sumfin' that says that its good to have some bastard in yer debt?."

[Dresil]

Please... no one would touch you with a standard issue 10 foot pole.

Dresil says with a chuckle.

Speaking of traitors, this kobold has givin me an idea. Him sans hands shouldn't be a problem.

Dresil draws his sword menacingly at the kobold.

[Cheesegear]

Purely on impulse; Holding the scabbard of his new sword, Davhid touches the pommel of the sword to the captive's forehead.

[Shademan]

Originally Posted by Dresil

Please... no one would touch you with a standard issue 10 foot pole.

Dresil says with a chuckle.

Speaking of traitors, this kobold has givin me an idea. Him sans hands shouldn't be a problem.

Dresil draws his sword menacingly at the kobold.

"say that to the drows." The man grins.
the sword explodes with smoke and a loud KERBOM!
"the hell...."

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance says "Your in the kingdom, providing direct support to the usurper, and attacking the kings servants. You are a traitor as far as the crowns courts are concerned. And your down to 5 seconds."

Turning to the bard he says "Nah, leave him alone for now. We may be able to get more out of him. And if you have already chopped of his hands its a hard threat to make credible."

[Shademan]

Originally Posted by Emperor Tippy

Valance says "Your in the kingdom, providing direct support to the usurper, and attacking the kings servants. You are a traitor as far as the crowns courts are concerned. And your down to 5 seconds."

Turning to the bard he says "Nah, leave him alone for now. We may be able to get more out of him. And if you have already chopped of his hands its a hard threat to make credible."

"you a mercenary?" the man growls to Valance.

[Dresil]

Did anyone actually find the staff? Valance? Dahvid?

[Cheesegear]

Spoiler

Does it really explode? Because that would imply that it blows up and gets destroyed. Or does it release a bunch of lights and a loud noise. And, if the latter, is it enough to cause Dazzled effect?

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance smiles at the man "Yeah, and you won't be able to offer me enough to break my contract with the king. 3 seconds."

To the bard he says "Falwell has it."

[Shademan]

"heh. thats were youre wrong. i know the LOCATION of a vast treasure. and i THINK you might be interested innit." the man smiles.
attempt a sense motive if you feel like it. all of yeh

Spoiler

nah, it dosnt REALY explode. and it dosnt dazzle either

[Dresil]

Dresil's head turns at the sound of treasure. He goes over to the naked man and points his sword at his stomach.

Splendid. Tell us where it is and all you know of it, you really are not in a position for bargaining. Your cooperation now determines just what sort of thing we will do with you when this is all said and done.

[Shademan]

"keep yer pants on, kid. please!" he growls "and i would very much like abit more to live than three seconds...."

daggered.
"OW! frickin...hell... i'll be...back...
his head drops forward...

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance says "You have 25 words to convince me to keep you alive. Speak carefully."

[Dresil]

Dresil lowers his sword, and I mean as an Intimidation thing.

Start talking or you won't need to keep your pants on.

[Shademan]

"wait... so no stabby yet? ok!" he clears his throat "before the Drows that live here broke free from Lolth's grasp there was a internal war. the lolth followers stored weapons in a cave. the weapons and armours are STILL THERE! i ment to get them later but hey...im not above buying my life!"

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance smiles and says "That was over 25 words. Let's try it again. Where exactly is this cave, remember in 25 words or less."

[Dresil]

Good, if my companions wish to find this stash I think you can lead us to it. Otherwise I don't see any reason in letting you keep your Rod of Lesser Extend, if you catch my drift.

[Shademan]

"in that cave. in that big mountain. lemme draw you a map. i dont know any names on th' mountains here" he growls. and count in his head to see if he was right.

"pft. jealous..."

[Dresil]

Please, I have nothing to be jealous about. Here, let me get you a pencil you can draw with.

He presses the flat of his blade against the man's skin.

[Emperor Tippy]

"Good, so you can learn. As for drawing a map, no thanks. You can lead the way."

To the bard he says "Bring the koblod over here, I have a use for him."

Valance then undoes the manacles at the mans feat and stands him up.

[Shademan]

Originally Posted by Dresil

Please, I have nothing to be jealous about. Here, let me get you a pencil you can draw with.

He presses the flat of his blade against the man's skin.

"you sound rather jealous to me, kid." he growls defiantly "why else would you care so much?...unless...oh by the gods..."

"leading the way? forgive me for caring but dont you guys have like...missions? this mountain is DEEP into Gyradans territory. its not a little trip, its a full fledged expedition"

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance says "Well in that case you can come with me for now."

He manacles the mans feet together and his hands together, then takes the kobold and undoes his manacles before linking one to the chain crossing the mans arms and the other to the kobolds neck. To the bard he says "That's how you hold the little ones in a standard set of manacles. Tie the rope around the mans neck and another one around his feat manacles."

[Dresil]

Dresil points to the tied up kobold about ten feet away from the other prisoner. Then he turns back to the man and grins.

You think it was my music that has gotten me company all those nights in a bar? But that doesn't matter. Get used to this though, looks like you may be chilly for a while.

Dresil also does what Valance says, using the rest of his 50' of rope for the kobold's hands and feet. (Taking 20 again)

[Shademan]

"geez... i was treated better by the Drows even." the man grumbles. " before the fall of Lolth."

"i use to put broken glass into smug kids like you. break a bottle and ram it in their face. hehehehe! oh they stay away from my tavern then..."

[Emperor Tippy]

Valance shrugs and says "Yet your still around and the drow aren't. Perhaps they treated you a bit to nicely."

He then searches through the mans goods and puts everything of value into his pack, saying to Falwell "You should hold onto the staff until we can give it to the king."

[Shademan]

"i will. and what will you do to these?" Falwell asks "put some pants on the man i hope!"

"wow. that the first time EVER i agree with a knight..."

[Dresil]

There is a chance if I inspect it I can see what type of staff it is.
Dresil says looking over his shoulder, then turns back to the man.
Oh, believe me, if I had a bottle I would break some glass in you too, although I won't waste it on your face. I'm not your happy little tree hugging flute fairy. I'm your worst nightmare.