Dr. Si's Curse of the Crimson Throne - Alpha Group

[kinem]

Tristan nods. "One so young should not be an executioner."

 

[Dr Simon]

Kester shrugs with the affected indifference of an adolescent and tucks the kukri into his belt.

"You ain't worth it anyway, Hooky," he says to the gnome.

"You listen to your olders and betters, boy," says Hookshanks with a sneer. Then, reverting to a grovelling tone he adds, "Thank you, kind sirs, for saving me from this ungrateful brat."

"Magic Lady!" says Kuru, the Shoanti boy. "Scary green man hit me, but I didn't cry."

Kester looks over the other children and then back to Bael and Tristan.

"Okay, looks like Stumpy and the Horser boy are being rescued. Don't suppose you've come for anyone? If not, guess we'll be going. Stick a knife in Lamm for me."

OOC: Don't know how old Kuru was meant to be, but I've made him quite young to contrast with Kester's world-weary attitude.

 

[airwalkrr]

"You're taking justice into your own hands too, ain't you?"

"Nae, lad. I'm here lookin' fer me nephew. I have rights under the law te protect 'im. 'Sides, ye dinnae see us kill anyone 'ere intentionally did ye? I treated the wounds of a damned half-orc for Torag's sake."

Tristan nods. "One so young should not be an executioner."

"Aye, heed the wisdom of yer elders. Learnin' to kill so young is likely te bring ye down a dark path."

"Thank you, kind sirs, for saving me from this ungrateful brat."

The dwarf laughs boastfully, "Dinnae be thinking that jes' because I wouldn't let this boy kill ye at the bottom of a fish shop means I won't give testimony o' yer terrible crimes te the sheriff. Now, someone bring me some rope te tie this rapscallion."

"Okay, looks like Stumpy and the Horser boy are being rescued. Don't suppose you've come for anyone? If not, guess we'll be going. Stick a knife in Lamm for me."

"Actually young one, I admire yer spirit. An' I grimace at the thought of ye spending the rest o' yer life on the streets. How'd ye like te be a porter n' lackey fer me? You'll have a comfortable place to sleep at night, three meals a day, and I'll even pay ye a silver piece a day. All ye have te do is tag along, help us carry things, and watch after our animals if'n we ever acquire any."

 

[kinem]

One thing for sure Tristan muses I didn't come this far just to turn Lamm over to the Watch. Perhaps it is just as well that I'm out of nonlethal solutions for the day.

 

[Dr Simon]

"A silver shield a day and no kickings is better than I got here," says Kester after some thought. He spits in his palm and offers it to Khadmeade. "You got yourself a deal, mister."

 

[Walking Dad]

Bael changes glances with Tristan. The Watch and Lamm... I don't think so!

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AC 16 (T13, FF13), HP 25/25, F +2,R+5,W+0
Resistance to cold 5, electricity 5, and fire 5.
Darkness 1/day, Sneak 1d6
Rapier +2 . 1d6+2 . 19-20/X2
Shortbow +3 . 1d6 . 20/X3

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[Shayuri]

(OOC - Hee, young is good. That's in line with what I was thinking.)

Maya reaches out to ruffle the boy's hair affectionately, and gives him a nod.

"We will tell the tribes of your bravery when we return. You have a warrior's heart."

She then looks at the others and says, "We should see the children out of here before confronting Lamm. There may be other henchmen waiting that we haven't seen yet."

 

[Dr Simon]

"I can see the littlers out for you missus," says Kester, suddenly eager to help. "As for henchmen, you've got Hookshanks and Giggles," he points to the bound half-orc, "and Yargin's fell in the river. There ain't no-one left, lessen you believe in Gobbleguts."

 

[Walking Dad]

"Yes, and who believes in demons or devils? This is: But me, the church of Asmodeus, my mother, my grandfather..." Bael says with a smile, speaking of his own ancestry.

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AC 16 (T13, FF13), HP 25/25, F +2,R+5,W+0
Resistance to cold 5, electricity 5, and fire 5.
Darkness 1/day, Sneak 1d6
Rapier +2 . 1d6+2 . 19-20/X2
Shortbow +3 . 1d6 . 20/X3

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[Shayuri]

Maya's eyes narrow a little at the mention of 'Gobbleguts.'

"We will soon learn if there is truth to that tale," she says softly. "But yes...take the children outside and keep them together. If something happens...if we do not come back, Kuru can take you to the Shoanti tribesfolk if you need a safe place."

She stands up again and looks at the others. "Are you ready to finish this?"