[3.5] A Dark and Stormy Night

Mark Chance · Oct 27, 2008

The undead beggar looks confused at Gordon's words, but rather pleased with his dancing. After the gnome's "Ha Ha!", the creature in motley claps again. Then, he looks very serious, points to each party member in turn, and then points to his own eyes.

With stately grace, the strange entity bows left and twirls right. There's a pause. Then, the beggar bows right and twirls left. Another pause. He advances two steps, leaps up, and then retreats two steps. Pause again. Next comes a single step forward, a step back, and a turn to the right. Finally, after yet another pause, he bows left, turns left, twirls left, leaps up, and then takes a step back.

Once done, he holds up both hands, palms facing the group. The beggar then points to Gordon and Dacen with a forefinger a piece, and then taps those fingers to together. He repeats this action toward Norim and Xenon.

ravin_raven · Oct 28, 2008

Gordon looks puzzled as he tries to follow the beggar's intentions, and glances around at the party. A smile goes over his face as the realization dawns on him: "I think I get where he's going with this!" He turns to Dacen. "I know we've only recently made each other's acquaintance, so I hope it's not too forward to ask for this dance?"

Graybeard · Oct 28, 2008

Norim looks towards Xenon with astonishment.

He has got to be joking!

Walking Dad · Oct 28, 2008

Xenon says: "I would have preferred a conga line, but let's just do it. And there is no need for anyone to tell anyone else about this!"
Then he starts to dance...

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[sblock=Stats]
HP: 12/12 0 non-lethal
AC: 14 / 13 / 11
Armor bonus: +4

Saves:
Fortitude: +2
Reflex: +5
Will: +3
+1 racial bonus on saving throws against powers,
spells, and spell-like effects.

Init: +3

Mindblade: +1 [0base + 0str +1WF], 1d6 dmg, Threat 19-20/x2
Dagger: +0, 1d4 dmg, Threat 19-20/x2
Sickle: +0, 1d6 dmg, 20/x2
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Graybeard · Oct 29, 2008

Norim looks at the others attempting to dance and decides to follow their lead. While dancing is not something he has had a need to do in the past, he will make the attempt.(twirling, leaping, etc.)

Mark Chance · Oct 30, 2008

The motley-garbed undead creature watches the adventurers closely as they dance. He sometimes claps his hands sharply, interrupting the steps, and then re-demonstrates the proper moves and postures. An almost feverish light burns in his eyes. Despite the absurdity of the situation -- four adventurers dancing in the forest under the direction of an undead beggar while they are on a mission to save an infant -- there is also a growing sense of urgency.

For whatever reason, knowing the steps of the dance carries weighty importance.

After several minutes of practice, the beggar gestures for everyone to stop. He smiles and bows deeply at the waist. Then, picking up his begging cup, he turns about and starts walking deeper into the woods. After several steps, he pauses, looks back, and waves for the party to follow.

Walking Dad · Oct 30, 2008

Xenon says: "Let's just follow it. We already spent to many time to ignore it now."
Then he starts to follow.

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[sblock=Stats]
HP: 12/12 0 non-lethal
AC: 14 / 13 / 11
Armor bonus: +4

Saves:
Fortitude: +2
Reflex: +5
Will: +3
+1 racial bonus on saving throws against powers,
spells, and spell-like effects.

Init: +3

Mindblade: +1 [0base + 0str +1WF], 1d6 dmg, Threat 19-20/x2
Dagger: +0, 1d4 dmg, Threat 19-20/x2
Sickle: +0, 1d6 dmg, 20/x2
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Graybeard · Oct 31, 2008

That's a good idea. Norim agrees as he starts to follow the very strange undead beggar.

ravin_raven · Oct 31, 2008

Gordon becomes more serious again as the gravity of the situation returns to the forefront. He chides himself for losing track of the mission in order to enjoy the silly dance of the beggar.

Gordon follows the group as they head deeper into the woods.

Le Noir Faineant · Nov 4, 2008

Dacen's hands tremble:

One side of him would like to relieve the poor old man from his pain, but the alarm bells keep ringing in his head.

Hesistant, and with the due distance, he follows the others...