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<blockquote data-quote="Hairy Minotaur" data-source="post: 3152380" data-attributes="member: 11574"><p><strong>Tavern talk</strong></p><p></p><p>"I'm Haimish, happy to meet your acquaintance." The bard says vigorously shaking the hand of the gentleman seated next to him</p><p></p><p>"I am Lord De' Lite, you look to have the make of an adventurer. What do you do for a living?" </p><p></p><p>"Well, truth be told. I've only just begun my adventuring career, got rid of some vermin. I'm currently vexing over how best to put it to pen. I plan on making it a play after I'm famous." Haimish answers</p><p></p><p>"Lofty goals there sir, it heartens me so to hear the youth of today with career goals of their own. For whom did you get rid of the vermin for?"</p><p></p><p>"It was a private matter, likely the individual was too embarrassed." Haimish chose his words carefully</p><p></p><p>"And yet you still keep his confidence? Impressive indeed, and what great adventure lies next upon the horizon for young Haimish?" </p><p></p><p>"I don't know, I'm sure something will come up, though this time I'd like it if it presented itself prior to me going broke." Haimish replied</p><p></p><p>"Really? I may have just the sort of capital gain you're looking for."</p><p></p><p>"You do? Well I'd love to hear it." Haimish answered excitedly</p><p></p><p>"This fist of glass is a replica of an item called the Soul Gem, it currently resides under the School of Ancient Knowledge. You'd like to get it for me wouldn't you?" *</p><p></p><p>"I would totally be up for that! I'll go now and get it for you, don't go anywhere." Haimish gushed</p><p></p><p>"Ah, the impetuous and full of life." Lord De' Lite grabbed Haimish's arm and guided him back to his seat, "You've not heard of the school then?" A head shake from Haimish confirmed Lord De' Lite's suspicion</p><p></p><p>"Young Haimish, there's plots to be planned and subterfuge to be laid. One does not go into the dark room without knowing what is inside, lest one end up worse for the wear." </p><p></p><p>"Planning, subterfuge. Got it." Haimish eagerly replied</p><p></p><p>Xanthos arrived next to Haimish, "Hello gentlemen, this is the first time I've been in one of your drinking establishments. Might someone suggest a good beginner drink, I'd hate to lose my wits so soon." Xanthos asked</p><p></p><p>"Here, this'll cure you of your fly problem." The barkeep said noting Xanthos' tail swatting away a few flies.</p><p></p><p>"What is the name of this concoction?" Xanthos inquired</p><p></p><p>"Troll drool over rocks." The barkeep replies</p><p></p><p>Xanthos studied the thick liquid, it reminded him more of pus than of drool. The smell nearly knocked him off his four feet before he even tried to drink it.</p><p></p><p>"Hey Xanthos! I'm going to get this awesome gem for this guy. It's going to be sweet! I'm totally getting it." Haimish espoused</p><p></p><p>Xanthos spewed his drink all over Haimish's face, it was unclear whether it was because of the drink or Haimish's words.</p><p></p><p>"You sound extremely happy to do this, you must be getting good riches from this endeavor?" Xanthos asks of Haimish and then makes eye contact with Lord De' Lite, "I am Xanthos of the Silverwood Valley."</p><p></p><p>"Riches? That's not necessary, I'm doing this non gratis. I really want to help Lord De' Lite out, I don't need his money." Haimish answers</p><p></p><p>Something inside Xanthos told him Haimish was out of sorts, "Free? How very unhuman-like of you."</p><p></p><p>"Yes, I'm going to break into the .." Haimish is cut off by Lord De' Lite</p><p></p><p>"Now let's not go about telling everyone the plan, that would make your job extremely difficult, and no you're not doing this for free. Here's fifteen hundred gold crowns for you to use in the planning of your mission only." Lord De' Lite hands over the good sized bag of coins and Haimish spies numerous gems inside of De' Lite's cloak.</p><p></p><p>"Wow, I'm so focused on this. It's amazing what motivation feels like!" Haimish states</p><p></p><p>"Well gentlemen, it's getting late. Haimish should you have need of me before you present me with the item. You know how to reach me." Lord De' Lite says as he gets up from his barstool</p><p></p><p>Xanthos takes a quick scan of the bar where Lord De' Lite was seated and catches a glimpse of the paper's headline, "I read it's not safe out at night around here, perhaps you'd like some company for your walk home, or perhaps I can get a carriage for you?" </p><p></p><p>"Thank you my good man, but that won't be necessary. Years of training abroad have taught me how to defend myself." </p><p></p><p>"And where was that?" Xanthos pries</p><p></p><p>Lord De' Lite was getting visibly irritated with Xanthos now, "Never you mind my half-stallion, these things always have a way of working themselves out." Lord De' Lite winks at Xanthos and exits the building, Xanthos quickly heads for the door but the man is nowhere to be found in the street.</p><p></p><p>Bored, Menthos watches as Turgar and Kessen, and Haimish and Xanthos are engaged in their own conversations. Not wanting to converse with the retarded, Menthos ignores Doopa and quietly walks over to the man studying the blueprints and maps at the booth near the front door.</p><p></p><p>Menthos looks over one map in particular when the candle light of recognition flickers on and he sees the ruins he just cleared out displayed out before him.</p><p></p><p>The man senses Menthos' curiosity and quickly folds up his maps, "Ahem, something I can help you with?" </p><p></p><p>"I don't know, looks like your map was incomplete." Menthos answers</p><p></p><p>"And how would a low-life teifling know anything of that?" The man replies</p><p></p><p>"Well crap, if you're going to insult me like that, then I won't tell you where the secret entrance to those ruins you've got on the map there is located, get you right past the goblins living there." Menthos retorts</p><p></p><p>"What? You know nothing." The man dismisses Menthos</p><p></p><p>Menthos then begins to recite the dimensions and placement of each of the rooms in the ruins, the man's eyes swell with anticipation as he unfolds that map and realizes that Menthos speaks the truth. Menthos however neglects to include the location of the secret tunnel.</p><p></p><p>"Please sir, I had no idea. I've been searching most of my adult life for an item I believe to be located there. I was just planning my foray. You were speaking of a secret entrance?" The man pleads</p><p></p><p>"Um, no not me, you must have me mistaken for someone else." Menthos answers</p><p></p><p>"But, you just told me there was a secret entrance not on my map, It bypasses the goblins living there." The man begs</p><p></p><p>"Sir, I do believe you need to rest. You're addled mind has attributed statements to me that simply aren't fact." Menthos states</p><p></p><p>"I'll pay you! five hundred gold!" The man offers</p><p></p><p>"Sorry can't help you." Menthos states and begins to walk away from the man</p><p></p><p>"One thousand!" The man shouts</p><p></p><p>Menthos shrugs his shoulders and sits down at Doopa's table. The man begins shouting obscenities towards Menthos and must be physically removed from the tavern.</p><p></p><p>"What yelling man problem?" Doopa asks Menthos</p><p></p><p>"He's a jerk." Menthos answers</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>*Haimish missed a save, I won't say which so as to keep you intrigued until most is revealed soon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hairy Minotaur, post: 3152380, member: 11574"] [b]Tavern talk[/b] "I'm Haimish, happy to meet your acquaintance." The bard says vigorously shaking the hand of the gentleman seated next to him "I am Lord De' Lite, you look to have the make of an adventurer. What do you do for a living?" "Well, truth be told. I've only just begun my adventuring career, got rid of some vermin. I'm currently vexing over how best to put it to pen. I plan on making it a play after I'm famous." Haimish answers "Lofty goals there sir, it heartens me so to hear the youth of today with career goals of their own. For whom did you get rid of the vermin for?" "It was a private matter, likely the individual was too embarrassed." Haimish chose his words carefully "And yet you still keep his confidence? Impressive indeed, and what great adventure lies next upon the horizon for young Haimish?" "I don't know, I'm sure something will come up, though this time I'd like it if it presented itself prior to me going broke." Haimish replied "Really? I may have just the sort of capital gain you're looking for." "You do? Well I'd love to hear it." Haimish answered excitedly "This fist of glass is a replica of an item called the Soul Gem, it currently resides under the School of Ancient Knowledge. You'd like to get it for me wouldn't you?" * "I would totally be up for that! I'll go now and get it for you, don't go anywhere." Haimish gushed "Ah, the impetuous and full of life." Lord De' Lite grabbed Haimish's arm and guided him back to his seat, "You've not heard of the school then?" A head shake from Haimish confirmed Lord De' Lite's suspicion "Young Haimish, there's plots to be planned and subterfuge to be laid. One does not go into the dark room without knowing what is inside, lest one end up worse for the wear." "Planning, subterfuge. Got it." Haimish eagerly replied Xanthos arrived next to Haimish, "Hello gentlemen, this is the first time I've been in one of your drinking establishments. Might someone suggest a good beginner drink, I'd hate to lose my wits so soon." Xanthos asked "Here, this'll cure you of your fly problem." The barkeep said noting Xanthos' tail swatting away a few flies. "What is the name of this concoction?" Xanthos inquired "Troll drool over rocks." The barkeep replies Xanthos studied the thick liquid, it reminded him more of pus than of drool. The smell nearly knocked him off his four feet before he even tried to drink it. "Hey Xanthos! I'm going to get this awesome gem for this guy. It's going to be sweet! I'm totally getting it." Haimish espoused Xanthos spewed his drink all over Haimish's face, it was unclear whether it was because of the drink or Haimish's words. "You sound extremely happy to do this, you must be getting good riches from this endeavor?" Xanthos asks of Haimish and then makes eye contact with Lord De' Lite, "I am Xanthos of the Silverwood Valley." "Riches? That's not necessary, I'm doing this non gratis. I really want to help Lord De' Lite out, I don't need his money." Haimish answers Something inside Xanthos told him Haimish was out of sorts, "Free? How very unhuman-like of you." "Yes, I'm going to break into the .." Haimish is cut off by Lord De' Lite "Now let's not go about telling everyone the plan, that would make your job extremely difficult, and no you're not doing this for free. Here's fifteen hundred gold crowns for you to use in the planning of your mission only." Lord De' Lite hands over the good sized bag of coins and Haimish spies numerous gems inside of De' Lite's cloak. "Wow, I'm so focused on this. It's amazing what motivation feels like!" Haimish states "Well gentlemen, it's getting late. Haimish should you have need of me before you present me with the item. You know how to reach me." Lord De' Lite says as he gets up from his barstool Xanthos takes a quick scan of the bar where Lord De' Lite was seated and catches a glimpse of the paper's headline, "I read it's not safe out at night around here, perhaps you'd like some company for your walk home, or perhaps I can get a carriage for you?" "Thank you my good man, but that won't be necessary. Years of training abroad have taught me how to defend myself." "And where was that?" Xanthos pries Lord De' Lite was getting visibly irritated with Xanthos now, "Never you mind my half-stallion, these things always have a way of working themselves out." Lord De' Lite winks at Xanthos and exits the building, Xanthos quickly heads for the door but the man is nowhere to be found in the street. Bored, Menthos watches as Turgar and Kessen, and Haimish and Xanthos are engaged in their own conversations. Not wanting to converse with the retarded, Menthos ignores Doopa and quietly walks over to the man studying the blueprints and maps at the booth near the front door. Menthos looks over one map in particular when the candle light of recognition flickers on and he sees the ruins he just cleared out displayed out before him. The man senses Menthos' curiosity and quickly folds up his maps, "Ahem, something I can help you with?" "I don't know, looks like your map was incomplete." Menthos answers "And how would a low-life teifling know anything of that?" The man replies "Well crap, if you're going to insult me like that, then I won't tell you where the secret entrance to those ruins you've got on the map there is located, get you right past the goblins living there." Menthos retorts "What? You know nothing." The man dismisses Menthos Menthos then begins to recite the dimensions and placement of each of the rooms in the ruins, the man's eyes swell with anticipation as he unfolds that map and realizes that Menthos speaks the truth. Menthos however neglects to include the location of the secret tunnel. "Please sir, I had no idea. I've been searching most of my adult life for an item I believe to be located there. I was just planning my foray. You were speaking of a secret entrance?" The man pleads "Um, no not me, you must have me mistaken for someone else." Menthos answers "But, you just told me there was a secret entrance not on my map, It bypasses the goblins living there." The man begs "Sir, I do believe you need to rest. You're addled mind has attributed statements to me that simply aren't fact." Menthos states "I'll pay you! five hundred gold!" The man offers "Sorry can't help you." Menthos states and begins to walk away from the man "One thousand!" The man shouts Menthos shrugs his shoulders and sits down at Doopa's table. The man begins shouting obscenities towards Menthos and must be physically removed from the tavern. "What yelling man problem?" Doopa asks Menthos "He's a jerk." Menthos answers *Haimish missed a save, I won't say which so as to keep you intrigued until most is revealed soon. ;) [/QUOTE]
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