Sombermann 2014/09/11(Thu)06:44 No. 593691 ID: e06dcb
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This particular cave appears to be bild for a kind much shorter then yours... Still, it has just enough room to get some "shut eye" during "night".

so then Zeeke, on a scale from 1 to 10 how fucked is everything out there? 1 being around the same before this all started and 10 being FIRE AND BODIES EVERYWHERE!!

Oh and did the guards ever do anything, about the escape attempt and did you ever hear if they made it or not?

Can we even talk to him while he is asleep? Wonder if we can sway back and forth a bit and land on him.

Zeeke buddy ol' pal, how you feeling? You okay, because we were concerned about you. Also where is Paz? He has been helping you out right?

(Test if we can move at all, I want to see if we can roll around and what not. Also I'm sure we are basically unbreakable so there's that, I doubt we are ever in any danger.)

What happened to Paz and the other Kobold? What kind of rocks are down there? What are things like at the fortress? Is there any clay? Do you think Zaifa and Figarr are still alive? What would you do to them if you escaped and found them? How could we help you if we don't even know what kind of rocks you have access to? How are we supposed to help you if we don't know anything?

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/12(Fri)02:15 No. 593750 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke wakes up noticing a dancing glimmer in depth of magic gem.

>so then Zeeke, on a scale from 1 to 10 how fucked is everything out there?
-I'd say it's a solid 1... Everything is pretty much the same as ever... hopeless existence in depth of iron mountain with no glimmering hope at the end of a tunnel.

>Oh and did the guards ever do anything, about the escape attempt and did you ever hear if they made it or not?
-If they did succeed in escaping from iron mountain, such news never reached mines and other inmates. Still, the fact that they never returned tells me everything I need to know. Well it's possible that they got executed... one can dream.

>Zeeke buddy ol' pal, how you feeling?
-Rigth now... exhausted and sleepy.

>You okay, because we were concerned about you. Also where is Paz? He has been helping you out right?
-He is somewhere nearby... little fellow been rather helpfull during the past week.

>(Test if we can move at all, I want to see if we can roll around and what not. Also I'm sure we are basically unbreakable so there's that, I doubt we are ever in any danger.)

Gem remains in motionless state.

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/12(Fri)02:22 No. 593751 ID: e06dcb
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>other Kobold?
-Paz trust him. I trust no one. I wouldn't trust Faz as far as I could throw him.

Faz
-"Yaaawn... Is it morning already?"

Are there any rocks that are hard and have a very fine grit or are high in sulfur??

So is Paz a female or do we have to resort to gay shipping?

but you are sleeping together?
Well, okay Zeeke, that's a weird backwards way to trust people.
I mean, I guess you can bone people you don't trust, but why?

I don't think sex happened, I mean cmon there was no movement or anything also zeeke is straight and furthermore faz just woke up behind zeeke.

Anyway what does he do then if you don't trust him? Standard minion duties helping you and such?

Its cold in caves you have to huddle to conserve warmth. If Zeeke is orgying it up with the little guys that's his business.

Anyways sorry for the issues with the last escape plan. Everything went to hell at the end and honestly not sure if things could have gone better. The only place we might have changed events significantly was if you had abandoned the girls and left with Paz.

But even then you might have ended up dead a few minutes later to some guards up top. Best not to second guess things and work on finding a new plan.

So now that the big dogs have left what factions are coming out on top right now? Also have the guards changed anything? Or is it buisness as usual.

Need to get you fed and find some more allies and resources so that we can make another escape plan.

Is it too late to give a rousing speech to inflame the passions of the working people, and get them to rise up and follow you to crush their oppressors and traitors who left them behind, or is that power vacuum already filled?

do you know what kind of magic Faz can do? honestly during the failed escape the main reason I wanted him was to use as a backup flame or to try and get around any magic barriers the guards might have had set up.

Ok so I know you might not be in the best of moods but we need to come up with a new plan of escape... or if you already have given up on that figure a way to live the rest of your life down here in comfort. I'm assuming escape is the winning choice of the 2 so I got a really crappy idea we can try if nothing else works.

You know when they send the guy in the basket down to feed you? I say make a crossbow or something to shoot the guy with something with a rope attached to it, then clime up into the basket and let the guards pull you up. Then just carry another rope or something that we can just pin at the top to let the rest of the prisoners escape. Of course it's going to be a lot harder to pull of then that. I mean does the guard have a signal to let the other guards topside know when to pull him up or do they just throw him down for 5 minutes before pulling him up, if we end up fighting the guard will it likely tip off the guys up top seeing as he's miles below ground or not really, how many people could we fit inside the basket without weighing it down to much that the guards know that something is up? lots of things we'd need to figure out before we could try these but hey it's something at least.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/12(Fri)23:56 No. 593913 ID: e06dcb
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>but you are sleeping together?
-Cuz there is only one bed here. Don't get any funny ideas... I don't "do" bolds.

Paz
-"Yaaawn... he-he Zeeke your fuzz is soo ticklish."

Zeeke
-"..."

>Its cold in caves you have to huddle to conserve warmth. If Zeeke is orgying it up with the little guys that's his business.

-I didn't do anything!!!

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/13(Sat)00:13 No. 593914 ID: e06dcb
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It's almost "morning", the day-shift is about to begin.

Zeeke and his two minions crawl out of the mud-house.

>So now that the big dogs have left what factions are coming out on top right now? Also have the guards changed anything? Or is it buisness as usual.
>Is it too late to give a rousing speech to inflame the passions of the working people, and get them to rise up and follow you to crush their oppressors and traitors who left them behind, or is that power vacuum already filled?
-A number of factions began a struggle for open seats at the top of the prison hierarchy. I choose not to bother myself with it anymore.
As for the guards... a slew of mesures where taken to prevent escapes of that kind.

>do you know what kind of magic Faz can do?
-I'm not well educated in ways of magic. All i know about it is rumors and some spec of common knowlege. There exist many ways to practice magic: spells, scrolls, glyphs among the many. Glyph-magic is tied to symbols of power, usually infused into an object to grant it power. Wierd thing is I never heard of kobolds magicians, usually their mana pool is soo shallow casting even a simple light spell would knock them unconcious. I guess Faz here is a special case.

>You know when they send the guy in the basket down to feed you? I say make...
-I would say trying to escape through a feeding hole is not an option right now...

>>593913
Hey, you've already seen our porn collection when you were mining our internal library majigger. What right have we to judge? There's some NIGHTMARE shit in there.

ANYHOW, I say we go back to plan "Dig a tunnel" only we find a way to do it FASTlike. Get a drill made, that sorta thing. Maybe just dig sideways till we hit a ruin or something, I dunno.

>I would say trying to escape through a feeding hole is not an option right now...
like I said it's a poor idea that I basically cast under option fuck it, the option you use when you have no other options and at that point don't really care what you do as long as you do something. But what did the guards do that makes the hole not an escape option if you don't mind my saying?

Also the second part of the idea was mostly to get you talking on any ideas you might have had to getting out of here since last time. I mean you said we can't dig out, at least not in any reasonable amount of time, the only way in or out (aka the feeding hole) seems to be off the table for the moment, so what's that leave us? I mean the only things coming to mind off the top of my head is either find some way to use magic to get out (and yes I know if someone could have done that they'd have left already), or finding an underground river and hope it goes topside (also not only a very bad idea but also very improbable). So unless something else pops up that's all I got.

Sombermann 2014/09/13(Sat)01:21 No. 593924 ID: e06dcb
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>But what did the guards do that makes the hole not an escape option if you don't mind my saying?
-They fortified the shit out of it... steel bars small gates that can only be open form topside, and god knows what other stuff they prepared up there.

>"Dig a tunnel"
>"find some way to use magic to get out"
>"underground river"
-I'll try to think of something...

As usuall miners started gathering at the entrance to the main iron-ore vein. I spot a familiar face... what's his name... one of the former Zaifa's goons.

Peck
-"Oh hi guy's. Haven't seen you in a while... ever sence Zaifa took off and whole band broke apart."

Zeeke
-"You don't have to tell me..."

Peck looked around for a bit as if he was trying to spot somebody in the croud.

Peck
-"Your 'friend' isn't with you today?"

which friend, cause I think I see Paz right behind Peck, or maybe it's Faz, your arm is kinda in the way so it might be blocking the horns. Or does he mean us? I thought only you Paz, and the two goblin traitors were the only ones to know about us?

Anyways see what he wants, wouldn't be very surprise if he's trying to recruit you into another gang or hell maybe he's trying to form one with people he thinks he can trust.

Sombermann 2014/09/13(Sat)01:38 No. 593929 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke
-"You mean bold's..? They both right here."

Peck
-"No I'm talking about the 'big one'."

Zeeke
-"the... big one?"

Peck
-"Don't you guys know him? Never saw him before. Yesterday he came by the remnants of the fort and was asking around about Zaifa's inner circle... isn't it you guys? He told something about a kobold and a tall goblin.

... Peck was watching the fight with figarr right? whatever happened to the big guy cause the last thing I saw was that zaifa took his tail and peck shot him, then nothing. I just thought he'd died but since Peck was there he'd probably have a better idea.

Sombermann 2014/09/13(Sat)03:57 No. 593934 ID: e06dcb
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Peck
-"...he was draped in old rags from top to bottom so didn't get a good look of him. I hoped you guy's know him... and he was you friend. Well it was nice knowing ya..."

Shit... just like that, it's all my rotten luck.

Hmm could be the merchant guy we got the alchemist fire from.

But I am guessing its someone looking for you personally. They realized that whoever built that device might still be down here.

As for why its because knowledge is a vital resource down here. If you can build one crazy escape machine you can build another. While it might be dangerous you will need more people and resources if you are going to try another escape.

So keep a eye out for this stranger. Might be a threat but could be useful.

Well he either wants you dead and/or will help you escape. We learned the hard way that the two aren't mutually exclusive. For now, all you can do is keep your pickax close and watch your back.

Hey did you find out what Faz did to get locked up here?

Cause if he got sent here because of all the midnight strangling or because he is the worlds most notorious kobold rapist you might want to know that in advance.

Also did you ever figure out the kobolds genders? Would be nice to know how to address them.

>Well it was nice knowing ya...
well fuck you to Peck

anyways not much we can do about it, just tell the bolds to be on the lookout for someone big as hell and wearing rags and go on with business as usual. I mean you look over your shoulder enough before you had someone looking for you right? You are in a prison after all.

We might be able to make some kind of weapon to kill all of the guards without killing you so we will only have to deal with getting past the gates and stuff.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/13(Sat)19:33 No. 593979 ID: e06dcb
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>anyways not much we can do about it, just tell the bolds to be on the lookout for someone big as hell and wearing rags and go on with business as usual. I mean you look over your shoulder enough before you had someone looking for you right? You are in a prison after all.

Zeeke
-"Alright listen you two, starting now we are on high alert, if you spot any big guys making a move on us, report to me immediately."

Paz
-"...what's a report?"

Zeeke
-"You tell me, if you see any big scary looking guys... got it?"

Paz
-"Yep..."

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/13(Sat)19:34 No. 593981 ID: e06dcb
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Paz
-"...there is one standing behind you right now."

Zeeke
-"..."

>>593981
That... Looks like Figarr's buddy.

Well its someone big and gnoll looking. No rags covering the fact though.

Well turn around and see what he wants. Or run for it. But has not attacked yet.

grab the bold walk quickly into the crowd and try to loss him in the mass of bodies.

All ready got an argument lined up in case he's pissed at us for what happened.
He should direct his anger at Figarr because he betrayed him at the last second, leaving him here so he could leave with OUR betrayers, who was the real one that took his tail.
He should save any anger he has for Figarr, and maybe Zaifa and Zaazu if he has any left. Shit man, we feel you're fucking anger. We should band together so WE can escape, track them down, and throw them back down that hole. Except that's stupid, so we kill them. Just so you know, haven't figured out a new way, but I'm working on it.

Only say that argument if it's clear he wants to hurt you for what happened. It might not be that clear, so don't go and put your foot in your mouth ahead of time. That's just what I think you should say if you get cornered.

>>594005
Yeah, turn around, maybe jump back when you see him as a "whoa you're a big guy that startled me," and see if he's paying attention to you or not, before you go doing something that might turn out to be pointless and stupid.

Or start blabbering immediately and humor us!

Sombermann 2014/09/14(Sun)01:56 No. 594022 ID: e06dcb
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>grab the bold walk quickly into the crowd and try to loss him in the mass of bodies.

Zeeke
-"Alright you two, move along we got a lot of work to do... as they say early bird gets the worm or some shit like that."

???
-"Faz I been looking for you... Boss escaped with the goblins and abandoned us. Thats makes me a new boss and you will come with me."

"Nooo our respective bosses betrayed us so there are no more bosses, bosses are assholes, but if you have a plan to get out and get revenge I'm all ears. unless you are going to be like Figarr."

Sombermann 2014/09/14(Sun)04:05 No. 594027 ID: e06dcb
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>"Nooo our respective bosses betrayed us so there are no more bosses, bosses are assholes, but if you have a plan to get out and get revenge I'm all ears. unless you are going to be like Figarr."

Zeeke
-"Listen you what ever your name is... our respective bosses betrayed us so there are no mo..."

???
-"I don't remeber talking to you! Who are you suppose to be anyway? This kobold is my property. Do you have any problem with that fuzz-ball?"

Zeeke
-(Look who is talking...)

???
-"Faz who the hell is this weak-breed noname lowlife?"

Faz
-"... ugh... I... he... well..."

You could try bullshitting him that you were a spy working for Figarr, sent to infiltrate Zaifas gang.

If all else fails, we can talk to him directly. It doesn't look like he has the mental fortitude to remove us, and it would at least serve as a distraction.

I am the guy who set up there escape in the first place.

So if you want in on the next escape plan you might want to put me down so we can find a private place to talk.

>>594038
Specify that we were the guy who set up the escape before they betrayed us and escaped without us.

uhhhh, if you can't talk your way out I say try and gouge his eyes out, he's close and has only grabbed your shirt, both your hands are free, just drive your thumbs right into his eyes and don't stop until he drops you. THEN run like hell.

Can we speak to Faz yet? If so: Faz! Zeeke here was Figarr's original minion, his number one henchman, and the only reason Figarr started building up his own strengths and attacked Zaifa was that Zeeke was operating on a secret plan that would help Figarr get out... Unfortunately, Figarr and Zaifa both ended up betraying everybody and, well, Zeeke has just been trying to figure out a new way to get his allies out.

Fuzzball there should be one of his allies, given that they both served Figarr.

1/3 Sombermann 2014/09/16(Tue)04:42 No. 594310 ID: e06dcb
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>You could try bullshitting him that you were a spy working for Figarr, sent to infiltrate Zaifas gang.

-I don't think it would go through right now.

Zeeke
>I am the guy who set up there escape in the first place. So if you want in on the next escape plan you might want to put me down so we can find a private place to talk.

???
-"You where the one who set up the escape?" Bullshit! You don't have to be a genius to know that Zaifa was the mastermind behind escape plan."

>Can we speak to Faz yet?
>If all else fails, we can talk to him directly.
Check out descussion thread for update on gem rules.

2/3 Sombermann 2014/09/16(Tue)04:55 No. 594314 ID: e06dcb
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As the hulking gnoll kept dangling Zeeke like some sort of ragdoll, an even more humongous figure approached them.

??? 2
-Did I heard it right? You where the one who came up with flying contraption that took flight a week ago? My master wishes to speak with you.

Zeeke
-"...uhu."

???
-"Get lost, this weak-breed is mine. Want a piece of him? Get in the line."

??? 2
-"Phhh... Gnolls... such a vile creatures... even more so then goblins. There is only one language your kind can understand. What was it... oh, right..."

3/3 Sombermann 2014/09/16(Tue)04:56 No. 594315 ID: e06dcb
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??? 2
-"...brute force"

Well get up and dust yourself off then introduce yourself and tell him thank you. From the way he talks sounds like he might be a bit cultured and a bit racist.

Honestly after that show of force you will want to get on his good side if there is one. Gather up your kobolds if they have not run off and go with him to talk to this master.

Needless to say keep our existence under wraps. While we can refuse to help other people we do not have any defenses against someone stealing us. Well cept annoying them all the time until they throw us away or give us back.

Wonder if he has a magic glove or something similar.

Or he could be a golem or a shapeshifter of some sort.

Either way I would be polite and take him up on his offer. A powerful patron could get you the resources you need to make another escape attempt.

Round up your minions and keep us hidden well.

Yeah i definitely think that acting polite is the best route here. I guess you could try to be sly and nonchalantly ask who it is that wants to see you.

...oh...ohhhhh

Well then it's probably best not to piss this fine gentlemen off then, introduce yourself, try and stay out of arms length of him, and be ready to run like hell should his intentions be less then hospitable.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/17(Wed)05:21 No. 594469 ID: e06dcb
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>Gather up your kobolds if they have not run off and go with him to talk to this master.

Zeeke Paz and Faz follow cloaked figure deep into old mines...

-Maybe this wasn't such a good idea... but still it is not like alternative would be much better.

Zeeke
-"Ahem... who exactly is your master?"

???
-"Master is very lazy person... He don't talk much about himself. I just do my job."

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/17(Wed)05:23 No. 594470 ID: e06dcb
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???
-"Well here we are..."

Zeeke
-"What is this smell?"

Paz
-"This place looks kinda familiar."

Faz
-"Something was written here."

Hey Zeeke this is where Paz went to get the alchemist fire. We sort of had her flash the guy with her reflective chest to get it.

Also destroyed the door guard magic eyeball or at least hurt it bad.

So if his boss is the old tinker he might be a bit angry at Paz. Or might not who knows. Just be polite and prepare to apologize for your minions actions if need be. Or could pile some blame on Zaazu if you want.

I think that once said shop or something Faz?

oh and this is where the alchemist guy who we got the alchemist fire from lives. Last time we where here they're was a door guardian but after it asked Zeeke to show it her tits she kinda punched it and then we kinda used it to check for traps. Oh and side note, don't go through the left door under the writing, there be lots of fire and death that we, we know, we saw the door guardian get covered in flames after we used him to see if the way was safe.

Maybe have Paz stay outside for this one, i mean he did rob the guy. He can find out later about Paz, after we make a first good impression.

>>594470
Say, wait a minute, I think there's a new eyeguy below where the old one used to be.

>>594535
Nah, that's just the slot where the ball's pulled to open up the old door guardian.

But yeah, this is definitely where Paz got the alchemist's fire. Be prepared to apologize for wasting it on a botched escape plan. Well, you didn't get off the prison, didn't you?

Sombermann 2014/09/18(Thu)03:17 No. 594588 ID: e06dcb
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>Hey Zeeke this is where Paz went to get the alchemist fire. We sort of had her flash the guy with her reflective chest to get it.

-You did what?!

>Also destroyed the door guard magic eyeball or at least hurt it bad.

-Things just keep getting better and better...

>Oh and side note, don't go through the left door under the writing, there be lots of fire and death that we, we know, we saw the door guardian get covered in flames after we used him to see if the way was safe.

Big guy says that the fire trap is tuned on, only when his master is alseep. So it should be ok right now.

>Maybe have Paz stay outside for this one, i mean he did rob the guy.

-Good idea...

Zeeke
-"Paz, stay on guard here for now."

Paz
-"...okey-dokey"

Zeeke and Faz enter the former junk-shop. The owner is sitting in the far corner of the cave. On the table beside him stands two cups, filled with green brew.

Master
-"Oh... you came after all. Come in, come in... what was your name... ah it doesn't matter, here have some mushroom tea."

Never accept weird tea from alchemists.

Tell him thank you and sit down to talk.

But don't drink the tea right now. Be polite if he insists and tell him some of the mushrooms down here don't agree with you. Offer some to Faz though.

Honestly you are sort of in this guys power right now so if he wants to do something bad would be hard to avoid it. But still pays to be careful regardless.

Sombermann 2014/09/18(Thu)05:25 No. 594592 ID: e06dcb
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>Never accept weird tea from alchemists.

Zeeke
-"Thanks... but I don't drink tea."

Master
-"Oh... too bad, I brewed it this morning."

Zeeke
-"Soo... about the reason you summoned us here? It wasn't only for a cup of tea... right?"

Master
-"Yes I have proposition for you Zeeke... but before I make it, I wish to test your cunning."

Zeeke
-"My what? Is that some kind of a sexual innuendo?"

Master
-"Can you tell what sets me and my servant apart form the rest of the colorfull array of criminals and misfits in this mines?"

Honestly I know nothing about you other than the fact you have set up a curio shop in the bottom of a prison. That or you had a curio shop here before they made it a prison.

I could make guesses about you all day but all I really know is you are not openly involved in prison life. Which means you have your own way of getting food and supplies. So you either just like your privacy or you are one of the secret powers down here.

Be careful with this guy Zeeke. He seems like a combination of a crazy hermit and a plotting mobster.

the fact that both him and his crew seem to have much more at there disposal then your average prisoner. I mean we saw the cloak guy had some kind of magic, this guy somehow manages to get materials to make a lot of different alchemic potions and whatnot. Honestly I'm wondering where they get all this crap, I mean it's not like they can bribe the guards to get the materials and one would think the guards would take away any personal items really before they threw you in here, magical or not.

Resources? Training? Triple digit IQs?

Admit you're not too cunning, but since your asking this so suddenly, when you and your assistant are cloaked, and I haven't been able to really take the time to even know you... is that it's a trick question and your both the same person and completely alike in every way.

Just a guess though. Probably wrong, but given the odds its a trick question it seems like a probable answer.

Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)03:26 No. 594722 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke
-"Honestly... I have no clue what are you talking about old man."

Jugo
-"Please call me Jugo. And the thing I was refering to was a way by wich we entered the "Iron Mines". You see, me and my servant here are not prisoners of Mountain King. I myself is more of an explorer, or at least that what I was calling myself many years ago."

Zeeke heard a light chuckle that came from underneath this mushroom shaped helmet.

Jugo
-"The proposition of mine include a deal that will greatly benefit both of us. I know the way out of this mountain, through uncharted tunnels, and I can gide you through them."

Zeeke
-"...huh. Sounds too good to be true, what's the catch?"

Jugo
-"he-he-he... There always one, ain't it right. So let's say the catch is a simple one. The certain something you uncovered from dirt... you will take it along to the surface."

So he knows about us and wants you to take us with you. Well that's easy enough.

That or he is fishing and wants you to admit that you found something.

Either way I would say to accept his offer. Might be a trick but you do not have a lot of options right now.

Well yeah okay that seems super easy.
Tell him the gem thanks you. We like these guys down here.
But also let him know the GEM is calling the shots here, not you Zeeke, to make it perfectly clear. You're really conducting business with them.
Or tell him that's what we like to think, whatever. We're more than an object, we're people too!

1/3 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)06:01 No. 594730 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke accepts Jugo's offer.

>Or tell him that's what we like to think, whatever. We're more than an object, we're people too!

Zeeke
-"so... this gem... what is it exactly. You seems to know something about it."

Jugo
-"Hehe aside from it being an ancient magical artifact, I can't tell much myself. This thing predates recorded history, going all the way into the "dark ages"...

2/3 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)06:10 No. 594731 ID: e06dcb
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... and so Gem's or Orb's as they sometimes called usually pass from person to person, guiding the holder to his or her greatness or doom. I heard many stories of kings made by their own hands with help of this orb, I heard of stories of great calamities mysterious orb at it cen... hrrrghhh... hrrrghhh..."

Zeeke
-"..."

3/3 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)06:11 No. 594732 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke
-"... OLD MAN!"

Jugo
-"Booghya?! Ah... oh my apologies... story was soo boring that I fell asleep."

Zeeke
-"You where the one telling it!!!"

Well either that was a short story or it was so boring we slept through most of it as well.

Anyways whatever lets get you out of here so we can go make your dreams come true.

If the story's so boring that you fall asleep while telling it yourself, then shorten it up! The gem can make a great person or it can ruin civilizations. Anything else?

kay, then why does he want us to go topside? I can understand that we could be considered valuable as both a guide and a weapon from what little of the old man said but why not just, well, take us for himself instead of having you take us? Unless he thinks we'd bring him doom if he did, which thinking on it we'd certainly try.

Just tell him we're people too, okay!
There are people in here.
Don't call us an object!
We'll call HIM an object and see how he likes it.

Maybe we should just ignore this carbon-based organic compound, I mean, all it is just a a thing that is particularly skilled at alchemy. This mere gem makes or breaks people with nothing in-between, I don't have time for it. Just agree to what it says and get the fuck out of here.

Maybe he never fell asleep, just told you part of the story on purpose. He is a wise old adventurer with shifty motives after all.

Is there anything else we'll need? That way to the surface must be perilous if nobody's used it to escape. Gather your stuff and anyone loyal to you -or pissed of at Figarr and Zaifa- and go forth to the surface. Vengeance will be ours!

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)18:41 No. 594784 ID: e06dcb
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>Is there anything else we'll need?

Jugo
-"...oh... right. Where did I put it"

After roaming through his belongings Jugo unearth a roll of leather filled with assortment of weapons.

Jugo
-"Each of you can pick only one. I'm still a merchant after all."

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)18:42 No. 594785 ID: e06dcb
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[Choose weapons for Zeeke, Paz and Faz]

hammer for zeeke, obviously. Make use of that physique, zeeke.
Faz might have fun with that cutlass thing, very CHOP CHOP kinda weapon.
And as for Paz, uh
the dagger maybe? Not sure what Paz is proficient with. We should ask them.

Give the 'bolds something they can actually carry- Paz should take the knife or ax, and Faz should take one of the swords. If you don't have any experience with weapons, take the hammer or club- they don't require much finesse. If anyone has experience with or a preference for a weapon they haven't shown, equip yourselves accordingly.

Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)20:01 No. 594809 ID: e06dcb
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> If anyone has experience with or a preference for a weapon they haven't shown, equip yourselves accordingly.

-Nobody here have any previous expirince with weapons so... Zeeke picks up the hammer and passes cutlass to Faz, his eyes fill's with child like glee. As for Paz... the dagger would do.
Towering giant enters the cave carrying unconcious Paz.

???
-He... ehm... tripped and fell.

...riiiight, well since he's here just slip him knife and lets see where we're off to next

Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)20:36 No. 594825 ID: e06dcb
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>...riiiight, well since he's here just slip him knife and lets see where we're off to next

Zeeke slips the knife to Paz, and the group sets off into dark uncharted tunnels...

>>594809
Pas doesn't exactly scream 'combat'
Take the knife, say its for him, but for god's sake don't give it to him for everyone's sake he is better off running and hiding when trouble happens.

So, uh, tall dark and frightening. What's your name? We can't just keep calling you "That guy", that'll just get confusing after a while.

Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)20:51 No. 594831 ID: e06dcb
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>So, uh, tall dark and frightening. What's your name? We can't just keep calling you "That guy", that'll just get confusing after a while.

Oculus
-"The name given to me by my creator was Oculus The GateKeeper. You can call me just O."

Okay, and why are you called the gatekeeper then? What gates do you keep? (Sounds like a portal to me.)

[quote]Okay, and why are you called the gatekeeper then? What gates do you keep? (Sounds like a portal to me.)[/quote]Or he could just guard the tunnels.

Hey are you that pervert gatekeeper eye Paz met before? Is that why he "tripped and fell"?

Anyways no hard feelings. If you want we can put spy on cute girls on the list of things to do.

were you the one that asked to see the goblin's tits? you know the little guy only just turned around and hummed a little song when the scary goblin lady asked him to, I'm not even to sure he know what was going on at the time.

Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)22:54 No. 594864 ID: e06dcb
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>were you the one that asked to see the goblin's tits?

Oculus
-"I have no idea what you talking about."

uh-huh, anyways where do this tunnels come out at and how long would you say the walk is going to be?

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)23:00 No. 594866 ID: e06dcb
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After a few hours walking through pitch black tunnels Zeeke finally saw glimmer of light in the distance... Cold night air filled his nostrils as he made a first breath of fresh air in half a year.

The group succesfully reached topside. Its looks like exit is located in a forest at the base of a mountian.

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)23:06 No. 594869 ID: e06dcb
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Jugo
-"Well from here we must part ways... I have a number of promises to keep and look like you can handle the rest by yourself."

Zeeke
-"...thanks... Jugo."

Jugo
-"A word of advice before we go. You would want to get as far as possible from this valley before sunrise, we may be outside the Iron Mountain, but there is still a lot of guard posts in the vecinity. And you would want change thouse clothes, to look less conspicuous. So do you have any questions?"

any advice on where to run or just anywhere but here and the back towards the mountain? Also any idea where we could get a spare change of clothes because I think walking around naked would attract more attention then walking around in a prison uniform.

Sombermann 2014/09/19(Fri)23:20 No. 594871 ID: e06dcb
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>any advice on where to run or just anywhere but here and the back towards the mountain? Also any idea where we could get a spare change of clothes because I think walking around naked would attract more attention then walking around in a prison uniform.

Jugo
-"Oh... of course you must be not familiar with lands around here. Here take this"

Zeeke obtain's 'crudely drawn map'.

The nearest place I would suggest is small village to the east from here. But be cautious. Guards often visit local pubs and tavern.

Any more questions?

what's Oculus look at?

Other then that I say look at the map and we should probably stay away from the town if guards go there often. If the guards are there the people of the town might know what uniforms the prisoners in the prison wear and would out you right away. As for where else to go, I'll let you know after seeing the map.

>>594866
Zeek, man, you gotta make sure you get a thicker outfit. We're shining like the midnight stars on a starry night. Which is to say, we're pretty damn visible.

>>594872
*looking at

apparently the fresh are of freedom messes with my grammar a bit.

(Whoooo freedom) Man being stuck in that cave for 1000 years really gives you a crick in the neck! Well let's head over to that town, and let's not visit the pubs eh?

(At least not yet...)

Will we ever cross paths again?

Grab a rock then hit it with an other rock, use the sharpest rock to cut down a tree then knap a smaller rock to drill with and for carving, use the small rock to create wooden pants, wear them and if anybody asks you're an elf. Have the koblods do the same.

>>594882
Naah. This is the mountains, right? We should find a local critter to skin. Find ye a goat!

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)04:32 No. 594884 ID: e06dcb
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>Will we ever cross paths again?

Jugo
-"I hope not. I feel you are gonna be a man who gets himself in all kinds of trouble. He-he-he if you ever will need to find me, ask around in tavern called "Muddy Crab" on the 'Green Isles'. Oh and will be better if won't go around mentioning my name. I got quite alot of enemies. I wouldn't want it to become your problem."

Zeeke bid farewell by hand/claw-shake after wich Jugo and his companion dissappears into the night.

>Grab a rock then hit it with an other rock, use the sharpest rock to cut down a tree then knap a smaller rock to drill with and for carving, use the small rock to create wooden pants, wear them and if anybody asks you're an elf. Have the koblods do the same.

-Good plan but we don't have enough time for it. By the looks of the sky I can tell that it's already past midnight. We need to hurry.

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)04:50 No. 594885 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke rolls out the map and lights it with dim glowing of 'gem'.

Zeeke
-"...soo looks like we are here (points at the mark right at ther base of the -Iron Mountain-), not too far to the east a second mark shows small town called Falkirk." The third mark is capital of Gorra kingdom -Onryx- city of pillars.

Oculus seems to have cloth to spare, but if you do need to get your own cloths you can either dye the one you currently have or use my previous suggestion but hide back in the mine during the day. You could bring back some hard wood and attempt to build a smelter and forge to make plate mail, but I'm not sure if you would be able to get the smelter to work and even if you did you would only have iron and I can't promise that the smelter won't catch on fire and kill everyone in the area. If you do decide to make Iron armor and possibly weapons make sure to use wrought iron instead of pig iron. You might be able to make some kind of cloth depending on what kind of plants are around there.

>>594885
Small town Falkirk sounds good. Hopefully we can hustle up some clothing from a house or something. We shouldn't stay long in the town, we just get clothing and other supplies we need via burglary or begging, and be on our way south or south-west. We can squat on the wilderness for a while to lay low.

Make your way to the town. Once we get there, Paz might be able to find work as a cook, you can try some fishing that won't get you arrested, and Faz- well, what was Faz in for? Anyway, you'll need disguises. You're the most recognizable of the group, so you'll need something more than a change of clothes. Lets try not to give the law a reason to throw us back down that hole just after we got out.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)08:47 No. 594903 ID: e06dcb
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-So to the Falkirk then...

Under cover of the night, Zeeke and his minions make their way to the small town at edge of the valley. Half way there Paz regained his consciousness.

>You could bring back some hard wood and attempt to build a smelter and forge to make plate mail, but I'm not sure if you would be able to get the smelter to work and even if you did you would only have iron and I can't promise that the smelter won't catch on fire and kill everyone in the area. If you do decide to make Iron armor and possibly weapons make sure to use wrought iron instead of pig iron. You might be able to make some kind of cloth depending on what kind of plants are around there.

-I'm not much of handy man. I don't posses any blacksmith or carpenter skills.

A bit of an art change... just because.

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)08:51 No. 594904 ID: e06dcb
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Approaching Falkirk...

Zeeke don't see much people on the streets. Most of the residents must be ether asleep or spending their earnings at the local tavern.

-So what should we do now?

Seeany clothing or rags about, even discarded ones? Steal 'em.

High risk to check out the tavern. Its literally just gonna temp us to walk in there, have a nice friendly beer...then get royally screwed. On the other hand if we change clothes first by possibly stealing some from a cloth line, (Only because its an emergency) then you might go in there unnoticed, maybe pick up some info.

Its real risky, and if you steal the clothes, someone could recognize them and the next day people will look for them. You might just want to nab some clothes, food, and head farther away from the mountain.

Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)17:21 No. 594975 ID: e06dcb
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>Seeany clothing or rags about, even discarded ones? Steal 'em.
>stealing some from a cloth line

After a bit of wandering on the streets while avoiding random residents. Zeeke spots a cloth line hanged up between two buildings.

Two left most of them are kid-sized, so there is now way they will fit you.

Cloak for you
Maybe the dress too, suck it up Zeeke.
And the bra/panty combo, just to finish the illusion.

They're going to be looking for a Fuzzy Man Cat thing, not a fuzzy catgirl.
The kiddie clothes can go to Paz and Faz.

You can disguise yourself as a ugly mom and her two hideous children.

... I'm thinking you should take the cloak for yourself, pants and funny hat for Paz and shorts for Faz. Paz is pretty androgynous, but I doubt you could convincingly pull off a dress.

Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)20:18 No. 595010 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke
-"I have no idea if this makes us look more or less conspicuous."

It's a better look than "Hey I just escaped from the prison down the way" vibe you had going.

Go scope out the town a bit. Are your people common around these parts? Or Kobolds for that matter?

If not they will think you look strange regardless. Now we need to find you some supplies and get the lay of the land.

>>595010
Faz took the dress? I'm guessing she's not a he like Fuzzball McFists implied, then?

Sombermann 2014/09/20(Sat)23:41 No. 595024 ID: e06dcb
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>Go scope out the town a bit. Are your people common around these parts? Or Kobolds for that matter?

-I can't do much scoping during the night. Most of the residents are still asleep.

> Now we need to find you some supplies and get the lay of the land.

The party searches the town for some places where supplies can be obtained... They managed to find a trading alley with a number of different shops (all of wich are closed now).

I see a open window if you want to try your hand at some burgling.

Also the bell tower might be a good place to hide out and sleep unnoticed but make sure to watch for the bell being rung. Could just be for alarms or could be a church bell.

Any idea what time of year it is? The sky seems clear and there are fires in peoples hearths. If winter is coming you might need a place to hole up for the season.

Oh and where did you live before you got thrown in jail? Not sure if you want or could go back there but would be good to know for reference.

Sombermann 2014/09/21(Sun)00:33 No. 595030 ID: e06dcb
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>I see a open window if you want to try your hand at some burgling.
After sending Paz inside the closed shop, party succesfully managed to obtain supplies for the 1 week.

>Any idea what time of year it is?
-I think its autumn. Considering that I was arrested during spring full moon celebration.

>Oh and where did you live before you got thrown in jail?
-I had a small shack on the outskirts of Onryx, after my old man died and my mom left I been living there pretty much by myself.

>Also the bell tower might be a good place to hide
-I don't know... should we rest here for the rest of the night or move on immideatly?

Paz
-"I'm sleepy..."

I'd say get a light rest in and try to leave at first light. It;s not like anyone knows you got out of the prison and if you're going to travel where you might come across something that isn't very friendly you three will be rested enough to actually defend yourself.

Someone is going to notice the food theft in the morning so any stranger in town is going to be suspect.

If you have enough supplies for a week I would keep moving south to the capital while the weather permits. Staying around here could end up with you stuck for the winter in a small town.

So get a ways out of town and find some shelter for the night. If you can grab a blanket while you are here it would be handy. As for Paz being sleepy you carried him before and you can do it again if need be.

Sombermann 2014/09/21(Sun)02:09 No. 595035 ID: e06dcb
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>Someone is going to notice the food theft in the morning so any stranger in town is going to be suspect.
-We'd better move on before sunrise.

Zeeke, Paz and Faz leave the Falkirk unnoticed...

>If you have enough supplies for a week I would keep moving south to the capital while the weather permits.

Their path lies to the south... towards the capital.

Well done Zeeke, you got outta there with a good haul and played it smart. Try to stay off (but not completely away from) the main roads, patrols are likely to look there for escaped prisoners should they find out you three are missing.

>>595049
Kinda doubt they'll miss anyone, Zeeke did say at the first thread that they just toss prisoners in and forget.

Sombermann 2014/09/22(Mon)01:34 No. 595212 ID: e06dcb
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After a restless night out in the wilderness as the sky brightened with the first ray of sun, party stops for rest near the trading route that leads to Onryx. Nearby foliage provided much needed cover. Without much power left Zeeke's fell's asleep.

(Woo...zeeke chapter four. Let's let him sleep for a bit longer, he looks pooped out. Of course cue someone waking him up with a bugle for crissakes.)

Sombermann 2014/09/22(Mon)03:49 No. 595215 ID: e06dcb
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>Let's let him sleep for a bit longer, he looks pooped out.

Party sleeps in for another half a day... it evening now.

>>595215
Pffffhahahahaha! Well, now that it's a new chapter already, and it's dark out, wake up. Moving under cover of darkness is a good way to not get spotted by whoever's looking for you.
But on the flipside, predators also roam the night, and if this setting has supernatural shenanigans you best believe they'll come out at night.
Relevant music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8nMxqhY2cA

Sombermann 2014/09/22(Mon)05:25 No. 595217 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke wakes up as he realizes it's already getting dark...

Zeeke
-"Oh shit! Is it getting dark already?! You stupid gem why didn't you wake me up at noon?! I can't spent another night in the woods its cold and moist!"

Paz
-"Good mor... evening."

Good evening Mr Bold snuggler.

We thought about waking you but if all of you slept this long you probably needed it.

Anyways I think I see someone headed down the road behind you. Lets get on the move and head to the capitol. Looks like you can see it from here so should be somewhat close.

You shouldn't be moving in the daytime, you broke out of freaking jail. You've got good numbers and you're armed, it should be safe to move at night.

>You stupid gem why didn't you wake me up at noon?!
Erg, sorry, when we decided to not wake you up at sunrise, we seemed to have fallen asleep ourselves, until dusk... Should have specified amongst ourselves just how long to let you sleep.

Zeeke you are never going to convince us that you do not have something going on with Paz at this rate.

Anyways make sure to let us know if you want wake up calls from now on. Everyone was exhausted so we sort of fell asleep with you.

Time to get back on the road. Looks like there is a traveler on the road back there. Maybe can have some company on the way.

>You stupid gem why didn't you wake me up at noon?!
Because no one is after us, we can't really feel anything so we didn't know what the climate was like, and you three did need your sleep. We don't really have a clue on what we're planning to do next so I figured it would probably be better if you got a good sleep in first so you're not tired and therefor alert while we figure out what to do next.

Plus we kind dozed off a bit ourselves so yeah.

(Bad judgement, I just wanted him to have enough energy to be able to function D;) Sorry zeeke, you just looked so tired and comfy. Thought you needed the sleep.

......So what's the plan of action then? I suggest you use the roads because of potential predators.

Ignore the voices telling you to avoid predators, predators are good for training so you should fight as many of the not so dangerous but still pretty dangerous ones as possible.

Sombermann 2014/09/23(Tue)03:35 No. 595376 ID: e06dcb
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>Good evening Mr Bold snuggler.
-What are you even...?
Zeeke
-"Paz!!! Again!"

Paz
-"...but your fur is warm..."

>You shouldn't be moving in the daytime, you broke out of freaking jail. You've got good numbers and you're armed, it should be safe to move at night.
-Welp... fair enough.

>Time to get back on the road. Looks like there is a traveler on the road back there. Maybe can have some company on the way.
-Huh...

Zeeke sees a single wagon moving down the road. Traders...? Maybe?

>>595376
Be wary of additional escorts that may be off-screen. And if they are traders it's highly suspicious that one is without escorts. Take a look closer at the cart. If you deem it safe, then go up the path ahead of the cart, and stick out your thumb. Make sure the 'bolds are visible too.

Sombermann 2014/09/23(Tue)04:27 No. 595380 ID: e06dcb
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>Take a look closer at the cart.
-Seems normal enough... hmm

>Be wary of additional escorts that may be off-screen.
-If its an escort... shouldn't they like move along with cart... not hide in the bushes by the road? Cloaks and daggers... I never liked that combination.

>>595380
Aww sheeit. Dat trader gon get jumped. Well, time to choose a side, Zeeke. The trader or the bandit team? The trader might help you regain your good name, but they might not have the odds on their side. The bandit team is definitely winning, but you know, life of crime and all that - you were just getting out of prison.

trader is way too easy of a target. must be a trap. strike the bandits from behind when they strike.

Well you have two big options as I see it. You can warn the trader by yelling or attacking the bandits. Or you can just ignore the whole thing and keep moving.

Helping the trader could be a good thing but they could just run for it the second you yell which would leave you three alone to fight the bandits.

I count 5 visible bandits and there could be more on the other side of the road. Unless Faz has some nasty attack magic your group is currently lacking in strong fighters.

Oh just had a idea. Ask Faz if he can use his magic to light up the bandits. The cart will see them lurking and make a break for it and you can sneak off without the bandits realizing what you did.

Oh neat, you seemed to have just walked into a band of thieves looking for an easy score. Seeing as you're looking to avoid more jail time I'd say wait for the attack to start, move towards the bushes, wait in the bushes, then step back and carry on using the darkness as cover. We're not hurting on supplies and after the goblins I'm in no hurry to join up with another band of cutthroats.

Have Faz use her fire magic to kill the bandits.

>>595380
Well you've got the cloak, pretend to be one of them. In the midst of a heist I doubt they'd notice and extra addition to their numbers.

Then, proceed to back stab them when the opportunity strikes. If none shows up, then we'll have to make do with what we can, won't we?

Well we can't buddy buddy with the bandits, so do we help or hinder the traders? I say we wait for the bandits to break cover then when they get close have faz cast magic from cover. You need to step out and assist the caravan or they will assume that you are bandits too.

Sombermann 2014/09/24(Wed)04:04 No. 595573 ID: e06dcb
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>Oh just had a idea. Ask Faz if he can use his magic to light up the bandits.

Zeeke
-"Faz? Do you think you can pull it off"

Faz
-"Maybe... if I get close enough and nobody throws dagger at me..."

>Well you've got the cloak, pretend to be one of them. In the midst of a heist I doubt they'd notice and extra addition to their numbers.
-I highly doubt that... I count only five of them and they would notice if get too close.

Zeeke
-"What do you think Paz?"

Paz
-"We can take them! Those people need help! We are the good guys, so we help them... right?"

Zeeke
-"...ugh."

A)We are the good guys.
B)We are the bad guys.
C)We are two bolds and one fisher, f**k this.

We're not good guys or bad guys, we are two bolds and one fisher, WITH MAGIC, f**k them!
Paz you defend Faz until he's ready.
Zeeke channel the power of Thor! Its hammer time!

>>595573
D) We are freemen with a plan.
And that plan is to clean our name, no matter the cost!
Paz, sneak and distract the bandits while they stop the cart to buy time for Faz to blast a hole in their barricade. Then you, Zeeke, get the Trader moving along, and get the 'bolds to ride the cart. Then zoom out of there FAST. If Paz distracts them good, they won't even see you.
This sounds like a plan? Heck yes.

Just to jump in as the voice of reason, but what do you plan to gain from this?

If you're trying to clear your name, then if you attack before they do, you might not appear to be defending the trader at all but just be bandits skirmishing amongst each other.

Attack too late and the victim may die and then you don't get any fame at all.

Now if it's just a case of taking the bandit's stuff -- then attack quietly. You're going to want to time it to just before the victim is in their range, because they'll be very focused on their target and the least likely to be paying attention to their backs.

Try to sneak onto the road and try to make it seem like you are a band of adventurers, the trader will be less likely to assume you are bandits than if you were to attack before they attack and less likely to die than if you waited until the fight to start.

Both A and C. We are the good guys but we are also just people. We will do what we can. (Or not if you don't want to earn some good favor with the people.)

1/3 Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)03:04 No. 595742 ID: e06dcb
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>We're not good guys or bad guys, we are two bolds and one fisher, WITH MAGIC, f**k them!

Bandits jumps out of their cover ambushing the trading wagon.

There is no time to hesitate!

2/3 Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)03:08 No. 595743 ID: e06dcb
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>Paz you defend Faz until he's ready.

Zeeke
-"Faz! Fire at will! Paz cover him!"

(Action Scene)

Bandit
-"Whaaa!!! What the!!! I'm on fire!!!"

Bandits
-"Shit! What the hell!!!"

(Party receives initiative bonus)

3/3 Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)03:12 No. 595744 ID: e06dcb
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>Zeeke channel the power of Thor! Its hammer time!
-I have no idea who is this Thor fella... but something tells me to shout... [input line]

>>595744
"IT'S HAMMER TIME!"
Paz, gain their attention, and flash them with your chest! They'll be either dazed or confused, allowing Faz to light another guy on fire and Zeeke to bring down the hammer on another!

''TARKUUUS!!!''

SHIT'S ON FIRE YO

"EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE A NAIL!"
alternatively
"FOR THE EMPEROR!"

Oh and I almost forgot, you could always use the default tgchan battle cry of "Unclench your buttocks and prepare your anus!"

Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)06:08 No. 595755 ID: e06dcb
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>Unclench your buttocks and prepare your anus!

Zeeke
-"...WHAT?!"

Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)06:13 No. 595756 ID: e06dcb
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Bandit #1
-"Shit! Who the hell they are?!"

Bandit #3
-"They got majic user! That kobold... in pink dress?! Get him!!!"

If you let anyone get to close to Faz she is going to not be able to do anything. You and Paz need to work on distracting them and shielding her from attack.

So push your attack and try to keep some of them occupied enough so that Faz can light them up.

Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)06:40 No. 595758 ID: e06dcb
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>You and Paz need to work on distracting them and shielding her from attack.
-Nghhh! I got my hands full with one here! (Shit I'm not a fighter after all!)

Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)06:41 No. 595759 ID: e06dcb
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-Other three are already closing in on Faz!

Paz will do his best but you could give them a few seconds with a bluff.

Yell out loudly "They are in the kill zone, archers open fire"!

Might cause the attackers to pause for a second. Judging by the size of that fireball Faz only needs a moment.

Another option would be to hurl your hammer Thor style at one of the attackers. Only do this if you can quickly retrieve the sword that was dropped by the guy you took out.

Become the biggest menace in the area to get their attention away from the 'bolds. Crack one in the leg to immobilize him, then jump kick another or something. Faz, you attack the last guy. Paz, cheap shot anyone not focused on you.

We will try to channel you some fighting memories if we can.

I do like the bluff idea. Making them think there are archers hiding in the trees might give you a moment of uncertainty you can take advantage of.

1/3 Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)07:26 No. 595764 ID: e06dcb
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>Yell out loudly...

Zeeke
-"They are in the kill zone, archers open fire"!

Bandits fell into it, freezing in place for a moment. Just enough time to do this!!!

2/3 Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)07:27 No. 595765 ID: e06dcb
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>...hurl your hammer Thor style at one of the attackers.

3/3 Sombermann 2014/09/25(Thu)07:29 No. 595766 ID: e06dcb
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Zeeke
-"...one more down!"

Nice shot!

Now quickly pick up the sword the first guy you took out dropped. Need something to protect yourself. Then keep the guy near you distracted. Now that it's three on three your bolds have a better chance.

damn nice shoot, was that guy the guy in front of you or one of the guys rushing the bolds? cause if it was the guy in front of you grab your hammer and take the bandits from behind, Hopefully your bluff plus hitting them from to directions will buy Faz enough time to cast another spell.

Combined [Magic gem] with [Hammer] to create [Mjolnir].
Be unable to lift [Mjolnir].

Grab a nearby sword and go to engage them. If you can stall them maybe faz can drop another one with fire. Also yell TAKE COVER! To continue the archer bluff.

Actually only yell it until faz has cast his spell, don't want I'm jumping for cover.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)03:29 No. 595906 ID: 1dcbcf
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>Now quickly pick up the sword the first guy you took out dropped. Need something to protect yourself. Then keep the guy near you distracted.

Zeeke picks up the rusty iron sword.

>Combined [Magic gem] with [Hammer] to create [Mjolnir]. Be unable to lift [Mjolnir].

(Zeeke doesn't have skills in art of enchantment.)

>Hopefully your bluff plus hitting them from to directions will buy Faz enough time to cast another spell.

Zeeke
-"I hope so... holy..."

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)03:32 No. 595908 ID: 1dcbcf
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...SHIT!!!

-Well... now I'm glad that Faz is on our side.

All three bandits attacking kobolds where roasted.

That firepower (:D) Time to put away your weapons and check on the caravan, also make sure you get the hammer back.

Take all of the weapons and clothing they have and if you don't think it will be useful sell it to the trader along with the corpses.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)06:29 No. 595914 ID: f99558
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The last bandit takes off running into the woods.

Bandit
-"This ain't over!!! You hear me!!! You will pay!!!"

Somehow you managed to pull it off... 5 against 3 and you won.

>Take all of the weapons and clothing they have.

You obtain:
3x daggers
2x rusty short swords
1x rusty broad sword
1x cloak + 1x set of bandits clothes (other three are fire damaged beyond repair)
4x poutions of minor healing
160 GP

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)06:34 No. 595915 ID: f99558
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>check on the caravan
-It's hardly the caravan with only one wagon.

Trader turned out to be a local farmers moving his harvest of radishes to sell in the capital.

They thank you for saving them from bandits, but sadly they don't have anything of value to repay you with.

.....Ask for a ride into town?

Divvy up potions and give faz some of the bandits clothes, its better than the dress. Maybe change up the clothes so they look somewhat different, don't want people thinking faz is a bandit.

This is actually not that bad, if I remember right farmers have some kind of use for saltpeter or sulfur. If he has saltpeter then we already have the most complicated ingredient in gun powder, if he has sulfur then we have the only ingredient in gunpowder that can't be manufactured with their technology.

>>595920
A ride into town does sound like a fair thing to ask for. It didn't look like the town was very near, after all.

And make sure you pick up your hammer.

He could always give you his whatever than person next to him is.
Regardless, get hammer; get ride into town; sell scrap metal and clothes you don't want;
see if there is a reward or bounty for dead bandit; shopping; go to brothel for place to stay, sustenance, fun times.

congratulate the kobolds for doing a good job, grab your hammer and ask for a ride, you did say yourself that you didn't want to spend another night out here.

Also you said the when the guards through you in prison they pretty much forgot about you seeing as people who go in never come out but has the rest of the world forgot about you? I'm asking because I'm wondering if it would be safe to use your real name or if we should use a fake one? If fake just use your dad's or grampa's name for now, whatever one you feel safer using.

The swords are probably made out of decent steel so you should keep them to make a gun later.

Meant to include in my first post, get the hammer. Master the ways of the hammer.

1/3 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)16:15 No. 595964 ID: f99558
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>.....Ask for a ride into town.

Fogzuu
-"Sure thing (he looks a bit surprised), climb in the back. Its a little craped in there but I think you would manage. My name is Fog by the way. Oh and this right here (points at the dust elf) is my employee Nashka"

Nashka
-"Hi"

2/3 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)16:32 No. 595970 ID: f99558
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>see if there is a reward or bounty for dead bandit
-Sadly faces of all four are burnt beyond recognition. Bluh...

>congratulate the kobolds for doing a good job

Zeeke
-"Good job out there Paz, Faz."

Paz
-"Faz looks tired... even thou he just woke up"

>make sure you get the hammer back.
>And make sure you pick up your hammer.
>get the hammer. Master the ways of the hammer.
-ok ok I got it! Happy! Damn thing nearly dislocated my shoulder when I threw it! Seriously! I prefer swords."

3/3 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)16:32 No. 595971 ID: f99558
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After loading up all of our loot we climb into the wagon and took off. Paz called a shotgun on this one. Faz is asleep.

After some time on the road as the sun sunked beyond the horizon, dust elf begun to speak.

Nashka
-"So where are you guys from?"

tell her your home town.

I used to live on the outskirts of the capital. Awhile back a family member up north got sick so I have been tending to them for awhile.

Not sure if my place will still be around but headed back home to see.

Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)17:22 No. 595976 ID: f99558
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Zeeke
>I used to live on the outskirts of the capital. Awhile back a family member up north got sick so I have been tending to them for awhile.
>Not sure if my place will still be around but headed back home to see.

Nashka
-"Oh you must be very kind person... So you saying you been out of town for some time?"

Zeeke
-"Half a year."

Nashka
-"So you don't know what happening in the capital right now?"

Zeeke
-"...no. Is it something to be wary of?"

Nashka
-"Depends on how you look at it. King Roddek passed away a month ago. So the whole city is kinda in disturbance right now."

Zeeke
-"oh."

As about the radishes. You guys must be a little hungry by now.

Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)18:22 No. 595984 ID: f99558
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>As about the radishes. You guys must be a little hungry by now.
-It's true I can't remeber the last time I ate something.

Zeeke asks Nashka for food.

Nashka
-"Radishes are for sale, but I think Fog won't miss one or two."

Hmm a king is dead. That could mean many opportunities for a clever man. Make sure to mention if you want us to make you a king.

Anyways ask her more about herself. Find out how she started working for a radish farmer. She might not know much about what has been going on in the city but see if you can find out more about what has been going on.

Also radish's do not make a rounded meal. Might want to garnish them with some of your stored food. Offer her some while you are at it.

Ask her if you should shave or if this fuzzy look of yours looks good. You're a little self conscious about it

1/3 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)19:47 No. 595995 ID: f99558
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>Hmm a king is dead. That could mean many opportunities for a clever man. Make sure to mention if you want us to make you a king.
-Yeah... I don't think this kind of venture would end up with something good. Clever man would never want to be king.

2/3 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)19:48 No. 595996 ID: f99558
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>Also radish's do not make a rounded meal. Might want to garnish them with some of your stored food. Offer her some while you are at it.

Zeeke roamges through his food supplies and offer some of it to Nashka.

She thanks Zeeke for the offer.

Nashka
-"Thanks, I needed that... (she takes a sip form the bottle of wine) hmm... good wine."

>Anyways ask her more about herself. Find out how she started working for a radish farmer.
Zeeke
-"So Nash..? How long are you been working for Fog?"

Nashka
-"It would be three years this month. I came to Onryx with other refugees from Felisse during the Sun Tribes war. (You remember seeing camps of dust elfs near city walls at that time). Its been hard at first, bearly any food or even roof above my head. After that I found a work at the local farm, mr. Fog's late wife took me in as her housemaid. I been working the fields ever sence."

3/3 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)19:53 No. 595997 ID: f99558
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>Ask her if you should shave or if this fuzzy look of yours looks good. You're a little self conscious about it.

Nashka
-"I think its looks good on you, cute yet adds kinda manly vibe to whole thing, your hair on the other hand, do get me wrong... looks like pair of horns, ever wanted to do something about it."

Its good you haven't told her your name. Also if you don't like the hammer just sell it, we were under the impression you liked it. Maybe check on paz and faz?

(Answer her question honestly)

>your hair on the other hand, do get me wrong... looks like pair of horns
...I thought those were your ears.
Ah, about Dust Elves, what's their lore? Short-answer, please; I can listen through a few or several sentences, but once you go into the dozens I'll start spacing out.

>Oh you must be very kind person...
You have been taking care of the "weaker" folk you find... Granted, it's so that they serve you as minions, but they seem to have been very happy so far in your service.
Uh, don't say that out loud, though. I'm just making a mental note here. If she does ask about them, you can say that you simply befriended Paz, and recruited Paz when her tyrant-of-an-overseer disappeared.

Say you haven't seen a mirror in a while, is it that bad? By the way, are there any sources of gainful employment inside the city?

>Clever man would never want to be king.
Do you fancy yourself a scheming visor, then?

Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)20:47 No. 596013 ID: f99558
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>...I thought those were your ears.
-Duh... of course they are my hair. What do you think I'am some weird cat man thing.

>Ah, about Dust Elves, what's their lore? Short-answer, please
-As far as I know they are tribal desert nomads power full enough ward off tribes of orcs and goblins of their territory, but to busy in inner war between tribes to even think about conquest of nearby lands.

Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)20:58 No. 596018 ID: f99558
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>Say you haven't seen a mirror in a while, is it that bad?
-It's true I haven't seen mirrios in awhile, guess it is that bad...

>By the way, are there any sources of gainful employment inside the city?

Nashka
-"As of right now... I have no idea. A lot of people where leaving the city... lots of traders and high class citizen where leaving the city as if some horrible stuff is about to happen... "rats and ship" thing. Well yeah, I can't blame them, king is dead and his vassals are about tear this city a new asshole." (Gulp)

>What do you think I'am some weird cat man thing.

actually... yes.

Well if the city is about to fall apart you will have to decide if you want to stay around. Lots of opportunities in the chaos but lots of danger as well.

Ask what her plans are after selling the product? What sort of stuff do farmers get up to over winter?

This entire time I thought you were a cat man
Are there cat men?

I always thought you looked closer to a dog truth be told but yeah pretty much.

As for the whole city thing, The pros I'm seeing to this is if everyone is packing there shit up and leaving that might make everything cheap as nobody wants to stay there so any place you want to buy you might be able to get dirt cheap if someone is just trying to sell the place to just get enough to leave the city, might be able to get a job and even get a higher pay check then you normally would just because they sound like they'll be short on staff, and hell with all the trouble going on I bet nobody will even give two shits about who you are as long as you stay out of the spot light. Down sides I'm seeing though are, things could blow up at any time which means if you stay there you'd always have to sleep with one eye open and always keep an ear to the ground just so you can react in time if the shit does hit the fan, whatever stores are still open might jack up there prices and offer you jack shit if you try to sell anything simple because competition has packed up and left and they're just going to try and squeeze as much money as they can before they run for it as well, and the only people who are staying are probably going to be those trying for the throne so if you piss someone off there's a good chance you might piss off the future ruler of this land. I know that last one is unlikely but he it's still a possibility.

Well since you still have your shack I'd say check that out just to see if you still have a home and since we're going to the city anyways we can get a better picture of what's going on there then and can come up with an actual plan once we actually know what's up.

We thought you were a kitty >:3

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)21:55 No. 596033 ID: f99558
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>We thought you were a kitty >:3
>actually... yes.
>This entire time I thought you were a cat man. Are there cat men?
-Yeah there are... Catfolk or Bastins most of them are traders and sailors from the east. I knew one some time in the past. He taught me fishing.

>I always thought you looked closer to a dog truth be told but yeah pretty much.
-...(sigh) my kind is more closer to humans the beastfolk.

>What do you think I'am some weird cat man thing.
Uh, sort of. I thought you were some weird dog man thing.
Despite some of the porn you "didn't look at," we actually are only humans here. We've got folklore telling us about some races, but yours, and Dust Elves, aren't among that lore.
>-It's true I haven't seen mirrios in awhile, guess it is that bad...
Well, tell her you're thinking about having it cut, then. She might have been offering to do it for you. Might have. Don't assume she definitely was without verification.
>Well yeah, I can't blame them, king is dead and his vassals are about tear this city a new asshole.
Hmm. It's dangerous, but if you could get in and assassinate a bunch of the more malicious vassals, you could create a mostly peaceful city, suited to your wants, since you'd be the one killing those who don't shape up to your desires.
Or, you could just try and join them in tearing the city a new asshole, but I'm guessing you don't want to do that after ducking out of everything that happened in the prison. Plus, this one would make a name for yourself, and you kinda don't want that right now.
>>596025
I like the pros you listed. Go for that, man. Get some high paying jobs, and buy some low cost stuff.

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)22:04 No. 596038 ID: f99558
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>Ask what her plans are after selling the product? What sort of stuff do farmers get up to over winter?

Nashka
-"Me...? (gulp) I'm gonna look for work in the city... Mr. Fog and I part way's in Onryx for "ethnic" reasons... (gulp)"

-ok... I think she had one too much.

>>596038
Ethnic reasons...? Hold on, is she saying Fog's a racist?! Damned bastard, only let her stick around because she was his late wife's handmaiden.
Okay, I seriously want to invite her into the crew now.

Find out what ethnic reasons he has. And wrestle that bottle away from her before she gets so drunk you have a giggling mess on your hands.

Who will proceed to vomit all over you in a few hours.

Am all for making her a minion if she is interested.

well truth be told the only races we knew about are humans, goblins, kobolds, and your own race. I guess we can add elves and beastfolk to that list now but I didn't really count that crab guy before since I thought he kinda looked the way he did because of some potion mishap or something.

But yeah speaking of elves I was wondering where that blush was coming from. Think you can take that bottle away from her before she either does something stupid or passes out?

It could be the 'ethnic reasons' of the place they are going rather than mr. Fog, but either way I am curious to find out more.

>Nashka
>-"Me...? (gulp) I'm gonna look for work in the city... Mr. Fog and I part way's in Onryx for "ethnic" reasons... (gulp)"

>-ok... I think she had one too much.

I like this chick already.

Sombermann 2014/09/26(Fri)23:04 No. 596057 ID: f99558
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-Yeah she deffinetly had enough...

Zeeke wrestle away the nearly empty bottle out Nashka's hands. As she pass out and started loudly snoring. You may as well tuck in for tonight... or should you keep a lookout, or do something else...

A) Sleep
B) Stay on watch
C) Other

>>596057
Get some rest, if anything happens the wagon driver guy will probably wake us.

tuck her in too.

Well we did get you plenty of rest. So if you are tired its probably safe to relax. If not keep up a watch for a few hours.

Before you do anything make sure to gather up your supplies and secure any valuables. How much is 160 gold worth anyway? Not sure what amount of money you are sitting on.

Either way its best to be careful with what you have. If there are bandits trying to steal loads of radishes this close to the capital it means things are getting pretty bad. So be ready for a mess once we get into town.

well you did just wake up like what, an hour ago?

I mean if you feel tired I guess you can try sleeping but maybe a pair of eyes watching the road might not be a bad idea, I mean if a single turnip farmer is considered good game for a group of bandits maybe having someone awake wouldn't be to bad of an idea. Even if nothing happens it gives you time to at least enjoy the outside world a bit. I mean come on, being stuck in a mountain for 3 years before finally braking free it must be nice being able to look at the night sky again, just pretend you're doing some moonlight fishing.

Zeeke will inevitable wake up with companions snuggled up to him for warmth.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)04:05 No. 596073 ID: f99558
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As the night passes the wagon finally approaches the main city gates. A number of tents is seen next to the gates (refugees and simple travelers that didn't able to pass through the gate.)

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)04:06 No. 596074 ID: f99558
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>Zeeke will inevitable wake up with companions snuggled up to him for warmth.
-...no shit

Look for Paz

Wake the two goofs up 'cuz we here.

1. I don't see paz, where is he?
2. Did you get ANY sleep?

Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)07:03 No. 596084 ID: f99558
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>I don't see paz, where is he?
-He was outside with Fog.

>Did you get ANY sleep?
-Nope...

>Wake the two goofs up 'cuz we here.

As wagon passes through the main gates and enter Stone Plaza, Zeeke and his companions get out of the cart.

Fogzuu
-"Well I guess here we part way. Gotta move all this raddish to the Market Plaza. Take care, and I hope someday we will meet again."

Cart takes off and disappears around the next corner.

Zeeke
-"(Phew) It's sure been a while sence I'v been here, still everything looks the same thou, and the smell (Sniff)... yep same old Onryx odor."

Paz
-"It smells like poop..."

Zeeke
-"... yep, same old... same old."

You must be the softest thing in creation, man. Seek ways to monetize your fluffiness.

Do you know anyone who has your best interests at heart, can offer employment, or has information on Zafia or Figarr? Also are there any legal fishing spots here?

Zeeke, were you really that pissed a cute girl snuggled next to you for the night after HOW long in prison? Or are you a man's man?
I mean she was drunk and doing anything creepy would have been immoral, but hey man, just some snuggling. Snuggling a big ol' fluffball.

So... just open it Zeeke.

Let's try to get a job, a place to live, and a way to clear our name. Lets look around and try to accomplish those things in that order.

Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)07:39 No. 596089 ID: f99558
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Zeeke does his best to explain the layout of the city.

-Onryx is divided in three rings as follows form outskirts to the center: lower ring "Slums", middle ring and upper ring "The Infinite Castle".
Each ring in turn is divided in three districts Stone, Moon and Iron. My house used to be right under the city wall right here (marks with cross). If there is some other places in city you wishes to know about go ahead and ask.

>Do you know anyone who has your best interests at heart, can offer employment, or has information on Zafia or Figarr?
-I have no clue about places of employment, but local pubs on Copper street would be best place to find some information... and/or problems.

>Also are there any legal fishing spots here?
-"Nobody give two shits about fishing in the sewer system, but I would not recommend it, sometimes fish there can bite back... or worse."

>Zeeke, were you really that pissed a cute girl snuggled next to you for the night after HOW long in prison?
-No I'm not pissed about that... I'm pissed about none stop vomiting and drooling over my FUR!!! This shit would be stinking for week now!

I guess we hit up a bar then.
Go to place that doens't know you, I still don't want to risk being found. No noble or guard will remember you or your sentence, but friends, family, and... people that don't particularly like you and keep up with news can.
Don't want an idiotic friend going around spreading the news that you're out early.

See how much it would cost to have a new handle made for your hammer, the current one is way too small for it.

hey Zeeke, who actually knew you before you got shipped off to prison? Because I just would like to know how likely it will be for you to run into someone you know. Also maybe start walking towards your house and hit a pub on the way there to see what you can hear about what's been going on around town. I mostly want to see if your house is still there or if we're going to have to pay for a few nights at an inn.

Oh BTW for hammer fans zeeke dislikes using the hammer so let him use his sword which he prefers I

In any case let's check out a local pub with faz and paz.

Nah, see, zeeke needs to practice with that hammer. Those things are DEVASTATING in close combat. Swords are cool and all, but they can be parried. You can't do SHIT against the momentum of a hammer, just get out of its way.
Plus, swinging that thing around will bulk him up real nice, stringbean he is.
Only way I see myself accepting zeeke re-equipping is if we find a spear.
Spears are top-tier weapons, nothing beats them in medieval settings.

>>596178
>Spears are top-tier weapons, nothing beats them in medieval settings.
Then we will advance military technology to a early modern setting and forge him a Zweihänder. And that's not just because I want him to head a mercenary band and defy sumptuary laws. In any case, you can't use the weapon you wants, you use the weapon you have. We shouldn't be looking to get into any fair fights, anyway.

1/2 Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)20:10 No. 596183 ID: f99558
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>hey Zeeke, who actually knew you before you got shipped off to prison?
-Well I had number of associates through out the city but ones that knew me well enough to recognize are most definitely out of the city, reason being the same incident that got me arrested.

>I guess we hit up a bar then.
-Sure thing, right after I check on my house if its even still there.

>See how much it would cost to have a new handle made for your hammer, the current one is way too small for it.
-Guess local blacksmith can do something about that I don't know the cost thou (should be cheap if its just the handle). Still swords are better.

>Nah, see, zeeke you needs to practice with that hammer. Those things are DEVASTATING in close combat. Swords are cool and all, but they can be parried.
-But hammers are slow and I am to frail for that type of weapon.

The party moves through city streets towards the place where Zeeke's home used to be. There is not as much people on the streets as Zeeke remembered. A scent of dread floating in the air. Cold winds pierce through durty streets, sending a shiver down your spine.

2/2 Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)20:11 No. 596185 ID: f99558
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-Well my house... is still looks like a house... under a certain angle.

Paz
-"Our cave was better..."

Zeeke
-"Shut up Paz!"

>But hammers are slow and I am to frail for that type of weapon
then why the hell did you pick it and give the sword to Faz? Honestly I think you should keep it as right now it's probably your best weapon seeing as both the swords you picked up are rusted. Also I think you should just keep the hammer and have a sword on you as a backup weapon, just keep it on your side or something. You can use the hammer against bigger, slower, and better armored enemies because as you saw in your fight with the bandits hitting someone with that thing is DEVASTATING. and if you decide to go throw happy with the hammer you have a sword to back you up. Could also use the sword against faster and less armored enemies as well.

As for your house... well not much we can do about what happened to it since you've been gone, just make sure no one started squatting in it since you left and that it won't just fall over from a stiff breeze so you don't have to worry about it coming down on your head when you sleep in there. Also see if there's anything of value left in there.

Well I guess you have a choice to make. If you want to repair it we can give you knowledge on how to fix things up nicely.

Or you can just use it as a temporary base and not put much effort into rebuilding.

Do you outright own this house? If so would be worth fixing up even if you do not plan on staying in the capital for long.

Either way lets head over and check on things. Should get it swept out and clear out any vermin that have set up shop.

Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)20:50 No. 596196 ID: f99558
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>Either way lets head over and check on things.

Party enters Zeeke's house.

-Yeah it's pretty much empty. Door is broken and roof has a number of holes in it.

so how much do you think it would take to fix this place up and how long?

Ok have the bolds find some wood to repair the door and you go up and take a look at the roof.

Once we get things fixed up will make a small but decent home base.

Might want to change out the bedding as well. Who knows what bugs have set up shop in your bed while you have been gone.

What was the incident that got you arrested? Didn't you go fishing in the wrong place?

Well, it'll have to do. Do anything you can to make the place more livable, like putting a tarp over the holes in the roof or propping up the door until we can get more permanent solutions.

what's that thing with the hook on the ground

>Still swords are better
NO! You will Thor if it kills you!
Thor was the God of Storms, thunder/lightning and strength in a religion you've probably never heard about.

And thing on floor

Sombermann 2014/09/27(Sat)23:30 No. 596208 ID: f99558
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>Ok have the bolds find some wood to repair the door

Zeeke
-"Paz, Faz you two start fixing the door, I donno how long we will stay here, so at least let's make this place a bit more secure.

>what's that thing with the hook on the ground
-Whould ya look at that... It's my old fishing hook, I guess nobody noticed it when scavenging for loot here. This thing sure takes me back.

>What was the incident that got you arrested? Didn't you go fishing in the wrong place?
-This reminds me... I never did tell the whole story...

A) ...tell the whole story (=> flashback intermission)
B) ...it's a tale for another time (=> chapter 6)

Tell the whole story... I know you were fishing at sacred grounds or something like that, but other than that, you left it pretty much blank. Gotta hear what that was.

Tell us the story. We know little about you as it is. Would be nice to know more.

Sombermann 2014/09/28(Sun)05:22 No. 596227 ID: f99558
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-Oh well, I guess we have some time on our hands so I might as well get on with... Its all happened six month ago. It was a day before Spring Moon festival...

Sombermann 2014/09/28(Sun)05:34 No. 596229 ID: f99558
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...It was a usual busy day at the city... well busier then usual. One of my "associates" came up with quick "get rich" scheme and the way out from hard daily routine in the slums. First few steps of the plan include acquisition of certain number of items important for the whole thing to work. One of wich was a map of city sewer system... yeahhh, I was never a good theif.

City guard
-"You little f**ker! Stop in the name of Mountain King! Shit!"

Sombermann 2014/09/28(Sun)05:39 No. 596230 ID: f99558
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City guard
-"Let me just get my hand on you! You f**king dead!"

(Smack)

Zeeke
-"(Pant...Pant) Lamza! Shit what the hell! I been running from this guy at least a mile. Where the hell have you been?!"

Sombermann 2014/09/28(Sun)05:56 No. 596231 ID: f99558
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Lamza
-"I been following you two."

Zeeke
-"You where suppose to slam him on the back while I was distracting him. It was the plan!"

Lamza
-"But its soo booring... But like this you got to feel the thrill of the chase. Awaken a hunter within you. [=)]"

Zeeke
-"IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!!! AND I'M A FISHER!!!"

[You are now in direct control of past Zeeke]

grumble a bit and mutter something about better not having to go to jail for shit like this.

Anyways you two are standing next to an assaulted guard, you might want to get away from the crime scene and start the next phase of the plan.