Even Newer(er) Tavern Thread: The Hanged Man

[treex]

The tavern door swings open, and a old robed man walks in at a hastened pace, his expression is hard and angry. Following directly behind him is a young boy, with a worried look on his face, as though he had knew he was about to be punished.

The bartender steps forward to whisper something, before heading back to do his usual chores. The old man's frowns chisel themselves even deeper, but they ease themselves back as he sighs.

"Hello, everyone! I am Niks, a master crafter of magical and arcane items. This is my apprentice, Knax." he tells the crowd.

"Ahem.." he clears his throat, as though there were words he's been holding back "...it is with great humility, that I request the aid of the gifted people."

"This task will require agility and brawn, knowledge and experience. If you volunteer yourself, please speak to me later in the room at the back."

And with that, Niks and Knax shuffles away into the room.

OOC: Adventure: Rift in a Bag Level range: 3~6 It is no longer clear who my participants are. r1 has been doing some serious player shuffling lately X_X, so I apologize in advance if you are not in the roll call (or if you're called when you shouldn't be ) 1.[MENTION=6684473]CrimsonFlameWielder[/MENTION]: Malakai 2. [MENTION=75065]jbear[/MENTION]: TCO? 3. [MENTION=100292]Neil1889[/MENTION]: Lilli 4. [MENTION=79956]dimsdale[/MENTION]: Lerrick 5. [MENTION=88601]FourMonos[/MENTION]: Artemis Hark Any further discussion regarding this should be directed to the Upcoming Adventures Thread (e.g joining/declining) or you can PM me for further inquiry. 6th slot I believe is now open.

 

[CrimsonFlameWielder]

Malakai taps his fingers impatiently on the table he sits at. He was certainly no adventurer, marauding about for the sake of others. He was also no mercenary with a blatant need for gold. He always took what he wanted, when he wanted it, without regard to others feelings. Granted he wasn't always overt about it. Even Malakai knew he wasn't invincible.

He slammed his fist down in frustration. He was going to behave himself...for now. He needed information. Sometimes that took gold, and connections. If this merchant made magical items, then his clientele would be those who had both. Maybe if he did some little task that this Niks needed done he would be able to get some information out of him or his clients regarding the writing in Dein's books.

Noticing that his actions were arousing attention from those around him, he stood, slowly, pulling his hood a little farther forward lest he reveal his identity, and then made his way into the back room, following the quivering apprentice, Knax.

"I'd better get something good out of this..." he sighed to himself under his breath.

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Thanks for including me, Treex! I look forward to seeing how things go! Not sure if it will make a difference or not to your adventure, but while Malakai is only currently level 3, if needed, I can bump him up to lvl 4 with DM points if it will make it easier on the party (not sure what level everyone else is). If so, let me know, if not, I'll save my DM points for other characters or for other times. [/sblock]

 

[Son of Meepo]

No one knows when she entered or how, but almost as if summoned to Niks' side, a deva stands behind him tapping him on the shoulder.

The angelic creature addresses him gruffly and sternly.

"If it's a knowledgeable sort you are looking for, then look no further Niks," My name is Dina, and I am a keeper of all lore."

OOC: If there is a slot open, Dina, deva artificer|warlord (scholar) invoker of Mireva is ready to serve.

 

[jbear]

[sblock=Roll call] [MENTION=84680]treex[/MENTION] I'll ask [MENTION=1642]BenBrown[/MENTION] if TCO is going to be included in his adventure when the current encounter they are playing it has ended or not. I have half a yes, but not completely confirmed. If the answer is no then TCO will be happy to come along for the adventure He's used to being the lowest level PC in the party! It's his curse shall we say! Thanks to [MENTION=6684473]CrimsonFlameWielder[/MENTION] he is however pretty well armed for having just reached level 3!![/sblock]

 

[CrimsonFlameWielder]

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Wow... both TCO (Boris... teehee), and Dina... this should be...interesting to from DMing for you guys to playing WITH you guys... please don't take out your frustration at my bad DMing on Malakai! [/sblock]

 

[BenBrown]

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[MENTION=84680]treex[/MENTION] I'll ask [MENTION=1642]BenBrown[/MENTION] if TCO is going to be included in his adventure when the current encounter they are playing it has ended or not. I have half a yes, but not completely confirmed. If the answer is no then TCO will be happy to come along for the adventure He's used to being the lowest level PC in the party! It's his curse shall we say! Thanks to [MENTION=6684473]CrimsonFlameWielder[/MENTION] he is however pretty well armed for having just reached level 3!!

If not having TCO is going to hold up this adventure starting, I'll gladly forego adding him in. I just wanted to make nobody's left out and just sitting around.
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[jbear]

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If not having TCO is going to hold up this adventure starting, I'll gladly forego adding him in. I just wanted to make nobody's left out and just sitting around.
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[sblock=Roll Call] I think that [MENTION=78756]Son of Meepo[/MENTION] is very keen to be in that adventure and has a more level approrpriate PC than TCO.

So I'm pretty sure me being in your adventure won't hold treex's game up

I haven't put up my hand up with TCO for any adventures apart from yours. He's not even in the tavern. I think treex was including him as a kindness. (which is of course deeply appreciated!) [/sblock]

 

[Neil1889]

The elf waves a hand
"No need to apologize, I don't mind answering questions and I thank you for your concern."

"Well, I hope that you've managed to shake off the killers that are after you, at least!" says Lilli. "Hmm now, are you some sort of seer?"

"This task will require agility and brawn, knowledge and experience. If you volunteer yourself, please speak to me later in the room at the back."

And with that, Niks and Knax shuffles away into the room.

Lilli's head turns to follow the newcomers. "Well, the magical wares sounded interesting, but not so sure about the agility and brawn. Mind, I can craft and brew things a bit myself; just need the resources, that's all."

 

[Mewness]

Papolstaanas puts down his cup with a clunk. Now refreshed, he is apparently ready to begin chattering again.

"So what's this job all about?" he asks Gil. "Is it something to do with that odd fellow who was watching you--the one with the pipe? Because he seemed rather--not that I'm complaining, I really do need to get a job or Mother will.... Well, never mind. But he seemed a bit, I don't know, ostentatiously mysterious or something...." Papolstaanas chuckles.

[sblock=CaBaNa]Are you adding a 7th character or bumping someone or what?[/sblock]

 

[Lord Sessadore]

[sblock=OOC]Sounds like r1 is going to rope Tristan into team Scooby Doo. Should make things make more sense RP-wise, and makes another spot in treex's adventure since I think there's a couple more characters hanging around.[/sblock]
"That eladrin was a bit much for me," Tristan agrees. Then he breaks out another grin. "Though mystery usually breeds excitement, I've found."