DT's Old School Campaign- (Chapter 4: The Guild and The Girl)

[GlassEye]

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Edvan walked up the steps and turn to Liar Mukang's audience hall. There are several servers running to and from a number of now drunk or misty-eyed customers. Liar Mukang was arguing with Rexor again; Liar looking bored as he swirled wine in his glass while the warrior boasted of his recent performance in the pit. "Rexor, I'm sorry but my mind must be elsewhere. There are rumors of unrest in this little keep of mine. Perhaps if you fought a real challenge the excitement and talk it would generate would stifle some of the growing discontentment."
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[sblock=DT]"I'll take that challenge," says Edvan as he strides towards Liar Mukang. "Unless Rexor prefers scripted fights without any hint of danger?" He gives the other warrior a cold smile.[/sblock]

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Rose smiled. "The end of the Pleasure Dome? My, my you think big, but it is a thought. I would say that there are more than two dozen mercenaries at any given time, though Rexor's company is currently visiting and makes up most of those. Most are human... about a third are orcish or goblinoid. Liar Mukang must have special connections with the government as he is one of the few City-State men allowed to deal with those kind. There are about three dozen gladiators and about the same amount of slaves made guards. They would likely follow Liar, though only because they would fear one another as well as the mercenaries. They might change their minds if they thought they thought they could be free. The rest of the men are workers, most of which are slaves, and I doubt they would pose a threat. So, are you ready?"

Rose picked up the collar and held it out to Lola with disgust.

Edvan
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Liar sighed while a look of happiness spread across his face. "Ah, finally! A real challenge! Rexor, this is your chance to face a professional officer! Captain Edward von Agnok, isn't it? So do you wish to name the challenge while Rexor chooses the weapons and time or vice versa? First blood or to surrender? You wouldn't choose to the death, would you?" Liar asked, encouragingly. It was obvious his curiosity was peaked, though Rexor stood silent and scowled.
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[GlassEye]

[sblock]Edvan bows to Mukang. "At your service, sir." He straightens and, still watching Rexor, laughs and shrugs. "Death? If you are willing to lose an employee then those terms suffice for me." Edvan crosses his arms and raises one brow in question. "Do you accept the challenge? Or shall you continue with your little... productions?"[/sblock]

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Edvan
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Rexor looked at Edvan's weapons and considered his options before replying, "Well, I normally favor a sword, but I imagine you may be good with either that or the axe you bring. Let's mix it up a bit, shall we? I'm also handy with a quarterstaff. No armor, bare chested, quarterstaff fight to the death in one hour."

The man stared at Edvan, trying to measure him up.

Liar asked, "Is there to be a prize besides glory?"
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[GlassEye]

[sblock]Edvan nods acquiescence to Rexor's conditions. "I look forward to it." With a turn of his attention back to Mukang Edvan laughs coldly. "Oh, yes, I expect to be rewarded for providing what will be a spectacular entertainment and opportunity for the increase of your wealth, sir. This isn't just for my own pleasure." He thinks for a moment. "Let the victor make his request after the battle..." He shrugs. "If there is nothing else, there are preparations that need to be made."[/sblock]

 

[Queenie]

"I'm sorry," she apologized, putting the collar back on but loosely, "Places like this make me sick. It's one thing to decide to have this life, quite another to have it chosen for you. We'll get you out Rose and we're counting on you to help us find Vera." She patted the girl on the arm. "The faster we find her the faster we're out of here."

After all is settled, they head back out to the main area where Liar is keeping court to see what is up.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Rose sighed and nodded and Lola locked the collar shut once more. The group walked back up the stairs and into the main hall where they nearly bumped into a rigid-faced Edvan. Before he could speak a barker yelled, "All ears! In one hour our infamous brigand, Rexor, will cross quarterstaves with an equally armed and bare-chested Captain Edward von Agnok! The battle will be to the death! The prize will be a gift from Lord Mukang of the victor's reasonable choosing."

The announcement caused a stir as merchants and mercenaries stared Edvan up and down, yelled at one another, and started the betting. Rose stared in amazement at Edvan and asked, "Are you daft? Rexor is as mean as a viper and equally quick. What would make you do such a thing?"

 

[GlassEye]

Edvan steps away from the main body of spectators so that no one can overhear. "I made a promise and this was the only way I could see towards fulfilling it. We have an hour; I suggest we make good use of it." He turns to the old salt. "Quinnsy, when the time comes I expect you to get her and Vera out of here."

 

[Fenris]

"I guess that leaves me and Lola to get your hide out of here huh? What were you thinking man? If need be I can toss a spell down there. Or heck, I'll head down with you if you like. I can take a couple lumps pretty well." says Rovan

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Aye Capt'n Edvin. and mind ye i wish to have 50 gold for ye to win" he says this in a low voice and then in a louder voice he says to hilmden, " I shll see if i can find you some entertainment tonight as well."