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<blockquote data-quote="Morgaine" data-source="post: 103560" data-attributes="member: 2393"><p>Upon their entrance, the entire tavern stops short as Borin grabs his battle-axe and bellows, “what do you want with my friend Morgaine.” A flutter of whispers whips through the crowd at the thought that she is a friend of this unkempt, wild-looking dwarf. The bounty hunters stare at their fugitives in suspended belief for a few seconds. One half-orc pulls out his wanted poster, looks at the picture, looks at Borin, looks at the picture again and then charges the dwarf with a club. Kalina wields her flaming sword in wide arcs and attempts to intimidate their foes. She succeeds only in frightening the townspeople who quickly scamper behind the bar at her request. Twenty people cram themselves in the small space between the bar and the wall, whispering nervously to themselves and praying this wooden structure affords them protection. Marja casts “<em>magic missile</em>” at the giant bearing down on Borin, two glowing green orbs of energy sparking from her outstretched fingers and sinking deeply into his reddish flesh. He howls in pain, momentarily stunned, but quickly regains composure, landing a violent blow on Borin’s shoulder.</p><p></p><p>From outside, Morgaine pokes her head into the window and is greeted with cheers and warm wishes from several people behind the bar. She greets them happily with a winning smile. Trying her best to remain focused, she then casts “<em>sleep</em>” into the melee, as her “fans” ponder what she is doing. Drawing upon the powerful magic within, Morgaine utters the final words of the spell. Two rag-tag humans fall to the floor, snoring softly, sending a cheer through the crowd watching her every move. Fergus begins singing through the window – a rousing chorus of the bravery and triumph of an adventuring party, heartening his companions to act boldly and swiftly. Gemma ensures that her “patient” will not die from her wounds but will not pose any further threat to herself or her friends. She then binds the woman’s hands and feet together, tying the knots perhaps a tad tighter than they need to be. Very few people have the opportunity to cuff Gemma. Fewer still live to tell the tale. </p><p></p><p>Once hit, Borin becomes delirious with rage, foam spewing from his mouth, and swings his great axe with every ounce of strength he has. Not only has this beast attacked him, he’s spilt several pints of beer in the process -- both unpardonable offenses. As a dwarf, Borin has an innate hatred of these hulking creatures. A fact that becomes obvious when the half-orc stops mid-stride while his head continues its journey, landing with a sploot in the chandelier hanging from the second floor ceiling. At this, one of the bounty hunters dives out the window, landing in a heap at Deke’s feet. Unfortunately, Deke is too stunned to react and the mercenary leaps to his feet and takes off at a dead run in the opposite direction of town. Realizing this half-elf is faster than he is, Deke activates his “<em>ring of jumping</em>,” landing at the fleeing man’s feet. Unhappily, because it was a standing jump, Deke barely grabs the man, who trips but keeps running. Fang now begins to pursue Deke and the bounty hunter, quickly gaining ground on his “prey.” Once again, Deke activates his “<em>ring of jumping</em>” and in an impressive display of acrobatics takes a running leap and lands deftly on the retreating man’s shoulders, tackling him to the ground. After a brief struggle, Deke pins him down while Fang attacks brutally. In one swift motion, the rogue slices neatly into his throat with his rapier, killing the stranger instantly. He mutters something about half-breeds as he makes his way back toward the tavern.</p><p></p><p>Another man sails out the back window and disappears around the corner of the building. Morgaine gives chase only to find him standing just on the other side, panting furiously and obviously terrified. Chanting quietly, Morgaine methodically and rhythmically waves her hands in front of his eyes. In seconds, she watches his eyes lose focus and his mouth grow slack. “<em>Hypnotized</em>” as he is, she commands him to follow her back inside the building, where she ensures that no one attack him while he is under the spell. She also commands him to wipe his chin and is chagrined to realize that, seconds later, he is still wiping. </p><p></p><p>Inside, Xenia runs full tilt into a man slightly shorter than her 6’ frame, shield leveled into his chest and stomach. They trample back into a curtained alcove and the sounds of a struggle can be heard over the din in the main room. The greasy, filthy dwarf/leader stands toe-to-toe with Borin, hurling vile insult upon insult at the already raving barbarian. Some of the local patrons look horrified as they learn the translations of the dwarven obscenities. Borin charges at the ragged Dwarf and they tumble to the floor, also landing behind the thick blue curtain. The curtain sways and flaps haphazardly, occasionally revealing the wrestling match beyond. Periodically the patrons glimpse a foot or arm jabbing through the gap, but it is impossible to discern to whom they belong. Intermingled with unintelligible grunts and groans, are the sharp sounds of the dwarf still swearing violently at Borin. Some allege they also hear the distinct sound of bones breaking, but none venture into the alcove to check. </p><p></p><p>Kalina and Marja rush back into the storage room to find Xenia still repeatedly punching a young man in the face, though he is incapacitated and nearly unconscious. Borin is sitting atop a cursing dwarf who is bleeding profusely from his broken nose yet still struggling with him. Marja casts “<em>ice knife</em>” at the bounty hunter, watching the icy dagger spring forth from her hand. Unfortunately, because of the entanglement, she misses her target and looks on in horror as the glass-like shards burst in midair. As luck would have it, no one is seriously injured. No one except Marja, herself, that is. She gasps in pain as the shards bury themselves in her skin. She shivers uncontrollably as they melt into her bloodstream. Admittedly, this was less than effective. </p><p></p><p>Ultimately, Borin manages to subdue his insolent opponent, one last fist to his mouth renders it useless. Eventually the party manages to bind the bounty hunters in their own shackles. They drag all six mercenaries into the back room where Deke carefully searches their possessions and weapons. He finds little of value, but does take their remaining wanted posters. While deciding what to do with the outsiders, an old friend of Morgaine’s grandmother offers to accompany the gang to the town jail. Being a retired (and still honorary) member of the city Guard, it does not take much convincing that they should be charged with destruction of property. In the ensuing confusion, the townspeople gather around Morgaine, hugging her and inquiring about the reason the bounty hunters are after her. Borin exhaustedly slumps in a chair, demanding beer.</p><p></p><p>A plump, middle aged woman with graying hair hastily shoves everyone out of the way as she makes her way to Morgaine. Morgaine instantly recognizes her as Nelly Windlass, her grandmother’s best friend, and gratefully enters the woman’s outstretched arms. After a long, warm embrace, Mrs. Windlass dabs away her tears. She remarks how good it is to see Morgaine after so long then scolds her for leaving so suddenly and without any word. Morgaine quickly wipes her own moist eyes as she tries to explain, finding a sudden lump in her throat prevents coherent speech. Borin once again demands beer, this time much louder and more forcefully, reminding Morgaine of her surroundings. Introductions are hastily made and they all settle down with pints of beer. Mrs. Windlass sends her husband for lunch for the weary travelers and the townspeople gather around to hear Morgaine’s tale of life in the “big city” of Amalthea. </p><p></p><p>Several hours and even more pints later, with their story told and their bellies full, the group decides to head to the only inn in Otenazu. Since this cottage has been turned into a tavern, there is no place for the group to sleep. Morgaine becomes despondent upon learning that Mrs. Windlass sold her possessions to a gnome several months prior. “He told us that he worked for you, dear. You mean you never got that stuff? Oh, dear.” It may very well explain all the strange visions she’s been having lately. In an effort to soothe the forlorn young woman, Nelly offers to clean out Morgaine’s room the next day so that she may at least have some place to stay. With a sigh, she agrees and the party makes their way through the darkened streets of Otenazu en route to secure lodging.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Morgaine, post: 103560, member: 2393"] Upon their entrance, the entire tavern stops short as Borin grabs his battle-axe and bellows, “what do you want with my friend Morgaine.” A flutter of whispers whips through the crowd at the thought that she is a friend of this unkempt, wild-looking dwarf. The bounty hunters stare at their fugitives in suspended belief for a few seconds. One half-orc pulls out his wanted poster, looks at the picture, looks at Borin, looks at the picture again and then charges the dwarf with a club. Kalina wields her flaming sword in wide arcs and attempts to intimidate their foes. She succeeds only in frightening the townspeople who quickly scamper behind the bar at her request. Twenty people cram themselves in the small space between the bar and the wall, whispering nervously to themselves and praying this wooden structure affords them protection. Marja casts “[I]magic missile[/I]” at the giant bearing down on Borin, two glowing green orbs of energy sparking from her outstretched fingers and sinking deeply into his reddish flesh. He howls in pain, momentarily stunned, but quickly regains composure, landing a violent blow on Borin’s shoulder. From outside, Morgaine pokes her head into the window and is greeted with cheers and warm wishes from several people behind the bar. She greets them happily with a winning smile. Trying her best to remain focused, she then casts “[I]sleep[/I]” into the melee, as her “fans” ponder what she is doing. Drawing upon the powerful magic within, Morgaine utters the final words of the spell. Two rag-tag humans fall to the floor, snoring softly, sending a cheer through the crowd watching her every move. Fergus begins singing through the window – a rousing chorus of the bravery and triumph of an adventuring party, heartening his companions to act boldly and swiftly. Gemma ensures that her “patient” will not die from her wounds but will not pose any further threat to herself or her friends. She then binds the woman’s hands and feet together, tying the knots perhaps a tad tighter than they need to be. Very few people have the opportunity to cuff Gemma. Fewer still live to tell the tale. Once hit, Borin becomes delirious with rage, foam spewing from his mouth, and swings his great axe with every ounce of strength he has. Not only has this beast attacked him, he’s spilt several pints of beer in the process -- both unpardonable offenses. As a dwarf, Borin has an innate hatred of these hulking creatures. A fact that becomes obvious when the half-orc stops mid-stride while his head continues its journey, landing with a sploot in the chandelier hanging from the second floor ceiling. At this, one of the bounty hunters dives out the window, landing in a heap at Deke’s feet. Unfortunately, Deke is too stunned to react and the mercenary leaps to his feet and takes off at a dead run in the opposite direction of town. Realizing this half-elf is faster than he is, Deke activates his “[I]ring of jumping[/I],” landing at the fleeing man’s feet. Unhappily, because it was a standing jump, Deke barely grabs the man, who trips but keeps running. Fang now begins to pursue Deke and the bounty hunter, quickly gaining ground on his “prey.” Once again, Deke activates his “[I]ring of jumping[/I]” and in an impressive display of acrobatics takes a running leap and lands deftly on the retreating man’s shoulders, tackling him to the ground. After a brief struggle, Deke pins him down while Fang attacks brutally. In one swift motion, the rogue slices neatly into his throat with his rapier, killing the stranger instantly. He mutters something about half-breeds as he makes his way back toward the tavern. Another man sails out the back window and disappears around the corner of the building. Morgaine gives chase only to find him standing just on the other side, panting furiously and obviously terrified. Chanting quietly, Morgaine methodically and rhythmically waves her hands in front of his eyes. In seconds, she watches his eyes lose focus and his mouth grow slack. “[I]Hypnotized[/I]” as he is, she commands him to follow her back inside the building, where she ensures that no one attack him while he is under the spell. She also commands him to wipe his chin and is chagrined to realize that, seconds later, he is still wiping. Inside, Xenia runs full tilt into a man slightly shorter than her 6’ frame, shield leveled into his chest and stomach. They trample back into a curtained alcove and the sounds of a struggle can be heard over the din in the main room. The greasy, filthy dwarf/leader stands toe-to-toe with Borin, hurling vile insult upon insult at the already raving barbarian. Some of the local patrons look horrified as they learn the translations of the dwarven obscenities. Borin charges at the ragged Dwarf and they tumble to the floor, also landing behind the thick blue curtain. The curtain sways and flaps haphazardly, occasionally revealing the wrestling match beyond. Periodically the patrons glimpse a foot or arm jabbing through the gap, but it is impossible to discern to whom they belong. Intermingled with unintelligible grunts and groans, are the sharp sounds of the dwarf still swearing violently at Borin. Some allege they also hear the distinct sound of bones breaking, but none venture into the alcove to check. Kalina and Marja rush back into the storage room to find Xenia still repeatedly punching a young man in the face, though he is incapacitated and nearly unconscious. Borin is sitting atop a cursing dwarf who is bleeding profusely from his broken nose yet still struggling with him. Marja casts “[I]ice knife[/I]” at the bounty hunter, watching the icy dagger spring forth from her hand. Unfortunately, because of the entanglement, she misses her target and looks on in horror as the glass-like shards burst in midair. As luck would have it, no one is seriously injured. No one except Marja, herself, that is. She gasps in pain as the shards bury themselves in her skin. She shivers uncontrollably as they melt into her bloodstream. Admittedly, this was less than effective. Ultimately, Borin manages to subdue his insolent opponent, one last fist to his mouth renders it useless. Eventually the party manages to bind the bounty hunters in their own shackles. They drag all six mercenaries into the back room where Deke carefully searches their possessions and weapons. He finds little of value, but does take their remaining wanted posters. While deciding what to do with the outsiders, an old friend of Morgaine’s grandmother offers to accompany the gang to the town jail. Being a retired (and still honorary) member of the city Guard, it does not take much convincing that they should be charged with destruction of property. In the ensuing confusion, the townspeople gather around Morgaine, hugging her and inquiring about the reason the bounty hunters are after her. Borin exhaustedly slumps in a chair, demanding beer. A plump, middle aged woman with graying hair hastily shoves everyone out of the way as she makes her way to Morgaine. Morgaine instantly recognizes her as Nelly Windlass, her grandmother’s best friend, and gratefully enters the woman’s outstretched arms. After a long, warm embrace, Mrs. Windlass dabs away her tears. She remarks how good it is to see Morgaine after so long then scolds her for leaving so suddenly and without any word. Morgaine quickly wipes her own moist eyes as she tries to explain, finding a sudden lump in her throat prevents coherent speech. Borin once again demands beer, this time much louder and more forcefully, reminding Morgaine of her surroundings. Introductions are hastily made and they all settle down with pints of beer. Mrs. Windlass sends her husband for lunch for the weary travelers and the townspeople gather around to hear Morgaine’s tale of life in the “big city” of Amalthea. Several hours and even more pints later, with their story told and their bellies full, the group decides to head to the only inn in Otenazu. Since this cottage has been turned into a tavern, there is no place for the group to sleep. Morgaine becomes despondent upon learning that Mrs. Windlass sold her possessions to a gnome several months prior. “He told us that he worked for you, dear. You mean you never got that stuff? Oh, dear.” It may very well explain all the strange visions she’s been having lately. In an effort to soothe the forlorn young woman, Nelly offers to clean out Morgaine’s room the next day so that she may at least have some place to stay. With a sigh, she agrees and the party makes their way through the darkened streets of Otenazu en route to secure lodging. [/QUOTE]
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