[LPF] Toad in the Hole

[Artur Hawkwing]

Marcus eyes Fae'shiel, his eyes getting wider and wider as she lays into the human druid. He looks at Maui, then to the other assembled, looking back to Fae'shiel in time to catch her curt but polite nod. He watches her leave and sighs.

Awkward.

He puts his book into his backpack and shrugs it, his hammer and his quiver onto his back. He nods to the others, collectively and turns the Dwarf, watching as one of the others affirms himself to the mission at hand and departs.

It would seem this will be a most interesting task.

Another sigh.

My mind, skills and bow are at your service.

With a polite bow to the Dwarf, he turns on ball of foot and walks out.

[sblock=OOC]Moving along, ready to roll.[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

[sblock=OOC]Oh yes and of course that so called calling out that you cite couldn't possibly be referring to an old proposal thread that someone posted to Living Pathfinder (that if memory serves summarily got rejected) that referenced the possibility of an Arena Combat System which included the possibility of NON-LETHAL combat between characters so that just this sort of dispute that has erupted in this adventure could be settled in a manner that is more productive than simple role playing might allow the players the capacity to utilize. It strikes me as funny that such a system was proposed, shot down, and then the very impetus for why it was proposed in the first place suddenly shows up again. I think I may go and propose that idea again since it is obvious that it seems to need re-evaluation at this juncture if these kind of situations aren't going to be allowed to be resolved through normal role playing channels.[/sblock]

OOC: i think th above mentioned proposal is a waste of time. I personally have no qualms with rp, but this b17ch session clogs up information that could be easily lost. having a thread for non lethal dueling that is separate, judged and done rtween adventures woud be a good consideration, though imho.

 

[DalkonCledwin]

OOC: i think th above mentioned proposal is a waste of time. I personally have no qualms with rp, but this b17ch session clogs up information that could be easily lost. having a thread for non lethal dueling that is separate, judged and done rtween adventures woud be a good consideration, though imho.

[sblock=OOC]Suffice to say, Jbear and I seem to have come to an agreement that Maui and Fae'shiel should have a more distant relationship from now on so as to avoid further conflict between our characters if at all possible. I hope that is agreeable to everyone... soooo Moving Along?[/sblock]

 

[jbear]

[sblock] Reprimand duly noted and accepted.

In my defence: I honestly am making an attempt to tone Maui's reactions down. Maui is not a professional adventurer. He doesn't have any reason to really care about a job or getting paid. That is not his motivation. He is in it for the challenge and the adventure. But he lacks professional work ethics. So getting fired would seem a reasonable outcome for him in any job an employer expected that from him.

And he has a rather big mouth, always has done. He's also sensitive to having certain things being rubbished. Being quiet is me really trying to move on from the bickering. I could have just ignored it completely I guess.

But all said and done, fair enough. I will respect any decisions you feel you need to make.

On my part Maui will call Fae'shiel by her name. I'll keep my distance. And we can get on with the adventure. [/sblock]

 

[Systole]

The wagon is loaded up with a few light supplies, and Alvise clambers into the driver's seat. Fae'shiel and Marcus take the rear row, Mortar and Vincenzo get the middle, and Maui climbs in up front with Taniwha curled under the seat. Varga hands a couple of sealed envelopes to Alvise and gives everyone a final, partially disapproving once-over before turning back to the warehouse.

Alvise snaps the reins and heads out into Venzan traffic, which is a barely-moving snarl this close to the docks. "Bugger this for a game of soldiers," he says. "We'll take the back way." He turns the wagon inland, and into far lighter traffic.

Whatever his other faults, Alvise does seem to know his way around the streets of Venza. While Alvise's shortcut route is longer in distance, you're obviously making far better time toward the southern gate than you would have if you'd stayed on the main road.

Interestingly, the route passes within a few blocks of the Dunn Wright Inn. Alvise obviously thinks about offering to stop for a drink, but he glances at Mortar and, remembering certain threats, thinks better of it.

GM: Perception checks, please.

[sblock=DC 15 Perception]About a mile south of the DWI, a small movement in the gutter catches your attention. A familiar-looking, brightly-colored toad is hopping southward along the street, barely dodging carts and pedestrians. It seems very determined to get wherever it's trying to go.[/sblock]

..... Alvise Biaggio .....

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

Marcus settles in the back seat, glad to be underway, he gives a sidelong look at the Elven Maiden as if he wants to ask something, but seems to think better of it as the wagon gets moving. Something catches his eye and he leans a little, as it is on Fae'shiel's side of the cart.

Isn't that the poor sucked on toad?

He doesn't spare a moment to turn to the Magus, instead keeping his eyes curiously on the toad.

Wonder where the poor thing is going. Looks like he's going our way.

 

[DalkonCledwin]

As Marcus leans over towards her side of the cart to get a better look at the side of the road, Fae'shiel looks a little surprised but then she hears him mention something about a Toad and she looks towards where he is looking trying to see what he is talking about.

"Yes I do believe that is the Toad that Daylily was sucking on... I wonder where it is headed to."

[sblock=Mini Stats] Fae'shiel Aeros (DalkonCledwin)
Initiative: +9
Armor Class: 17 (14 Flat-footed, 13 Touch)
Hit Points: 18 // Current: 18
BAB: +1 CMB: +3 CMD: 16
Fort: +4 Ref: +3 Will: +3

Current Weapon: M.W. Longsword +4 (+2 w/ S.C.), 1d8+2, CRIT: 19-20/x2

Spells Per Day: Can memorize 4 Cantrips each day, but cast them any number of times per day.
3/3 First Level Spells Remaining
Cantrips Memorized (DC 13) : Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Acid Splash, Disrupt Undead
First Level Spells (DC 14) : Color Spray, Grease, Burning Hands
Arcane Pool: 4/4[/sblock]

 

[Caim]

Mortar sits with his pack underneath the seat and his hammer by his side. His crossbow sits in his hands with a bolt already loaded. "Ya just make sure to avoid any traps Alvise."

"Aye that does look like the lil' toad that crazy elf was suckin on." He looks to Marcus and Fae'sheil. "He better hop a bit faster and put some distance netween the two of'em."

 

[Scott DeWar]

Vincenzo is looking about for any ner do wells. "Hey, I think that toad looks familiar . . . . ."

ps:

OOC: GlassEye found a pic for Vincenzo. It is on his wiki page.

 

[jbear]

As his companions point out the toad hopping along for its life Maui is pulled from his reverie. His face brightens. "Te Devil hunter set you free after all! Or maybe you escape? Maui will make sure you make it out of town."

Without hesitating Maui leaps from the moving cart to go and save the toad from being crushed by passing wheels or a heavy boot step. He will scoop up the toad if he can and run back to the cart , hand it in to someone inside the cart and then try and jump back on.

[sblock=OOC] I'm figuring with 4 people pointing out where the toad is Maui also spots it. If that isn't the case I'll roll.

For Maui's toad rescue I'm not sure what rolls I should make.
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