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Rogue's Gallery[/Sblock]
[Sblock=HalfWay] The hamlet of HalfWay got its name from its location half-way between Hardby and Greyhawk. It has population of 177 (134 Humans, 13 half-elves, 11 halflings, 7 gnomes, 5 elves, 4 dwarves, 3 half-orcs,) who actually live there and usually has at least half that much in visitors stopping through en route to places unknown. The local guard does not tolerate crime from visitors of the town. There are more than a few ships whose crew is not welcome in its ports for disturbing the peace.
Hamlet, although small, can provide almost any service a crew might need to continue its voyage making it the most popular stop along the Selintan River. From repairing sails and hulls to providing provisions and rope there in no job too big or too small for the boat house to manage. The town takes great pride in its abilities to manage so much and with so little.
The people of this hamlet have a strong work ethic and do not tolerate laziness. They expect everyone who live there to pull their weight and help the community. But, when the sun goes down the work goes away and they meet in one of the pubs/taverns for fun and games. [/Sblock]
[Sblock=Setting]It is spring time. The sun is warm on the skin complemented by the cool breeze against your face. The tulips and wild flowers are beginning to bloom. The birds are chirping the squirrels are playing, and the children are laughing. It truly a wonderful season to live in Half-Way.
The small village is buzzing with preparations of the up coming wedding. Amy Fisher is to be married to Phil Jackson. Both Phil and Amy were among those children who were kidnapped all those years ago. There is so much work to do to prepare for the wedding that it is hard to keep up with the ships making port.
Amy has asked Liegh to do the ceremony feeling a close bond to her after the tragedy they encountered together. So Megan is teaching Liegh the ways of this important sacrament.
The groom, Phil, is a close friend of Vanta’s he is one of the children who stuck up for you all those tears ago. Phil is a strong strapping man who works on the docks. He is not very smart though. It is custom that during the ceremony a close friend of the groom present a gift to the bride accepting her as part of that friendship. A close friend of the bride will present a gift to groom in a similar manner. After the gifts are presented the bearer gives a short speech about the couple and a promise to be a friend to both the bride and groom. The gifts are usually hand made and decorative, usually a sash, or head band made from flowers. But gifts can be anything.
Phil has asked Vanta to present Amy with his gift of friendship at the wedding. Amy has asked Kailyn to bear the gift to her groom. The music is to be provided by Jarrod who is learning under Gerbo. Ragnor was asked to read a scripture from Pelor during the service. Theocrat will serve as the Promise Witness. He will hear the vows read by the bride and groom and “confirm” to Leigh that they are indeed sincere. He will also be responsible to make sure the paperwork is filled out and filed accordingly.
The remainders of the lost children serve as ushers and doormen and the like. The town wishes to present a gift to the rescuers at the reception for many years of loyalty and friendship to the town.[/Sblock]
It is early evening, 3 days before the wedding. The sun has begun to set and the first stars of night are beginning to appear. The wedding party has assembled in the court yard of the temple for the 3rd of 4 rehearsals. Megan is posturing Leigh into position in front of the altar while, Alan goes over the verses with Ragnor. Vanta and Kaylin stand awkwardly beside their friends as the groom reads his vows to his bride. It is a joyous time and the love shared by the bride and groom, is far more apparent than the butterflies in their stomachs. As the sun falls out of sight and the sky turns dark, a bright flash appears from the east. As everyone turns their eyes to the sky, dozens of green fire balls fill the sky creating a cascade of emerald fire works. At first the spectacle appears beautiful but, as the fire grows near and the ground begins to shake, it becomes quite frightening. Everyone stairs in awe as the green fires draw closer. Screams are heard from inside the town. People begin praying to Pelor for protection. Then just as fast as they appeared they pass over the town. Loud thuds are heard as the fires impact the ground several miles away.
As a precaution the rest of the rehearsal is postponed until tomorrow evening and the elders gather with the mayor to discuss the possible danger of another “fire falling” and what to do incase they land inside the town next time.
In the morning Gerbo wakes up Jarrod just before dawn “Wake up silly boy” Gerbo says as he jabs him with his walking stick. Wake up I said I have something for you to do.
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Rogue's Gallery[/Sblock]
[Sblock=HalfWay] The hamlet of HalfWay got its name from its location half-way between Hardby and Greyhawk. It has population of 177 (134 Humans, 13 half-elves, 11 halflings, 7 gnomes, 5 elves, 4 dwarves, 3 half-orcs,) who actually live there and usually has at least half that much in visitors stopping through en route to places unknown. The local guard does not tolerate crime from visitors of the town. There are more than a few ships whose crew is not welcome in its ports for disturbing the peace.
Hamlet, although small, can provide almost any service a crew might need to continue its voyage making it the most popular stop along the Selintan River. From repairing sails and hulls to providing provisions and rope there in no job too big or too small for the boat house to manage. The town takes great pride in its abilities to manage so much and with so little.
The people of this hamlet have a strong work ethic and do not tolerate laziness. They expect everyone who live there to pull their weight and help the community. But, when the sun goes down the work goes away and they meet in one of the pubs/taverns for fun and games. [/Sblock]
[Sblock=Setting]It is spring time. The sun is warm on the skin complemented by the cool breeze against your face. The tulips and wild flowers are beginning to bloom. The birds are chirping the squirrels are playing, and the children are laughing. It truly a wonderful season to live in Half-Way.
The small village is buzzing with preparations of the up coming wedding. Amy Fisher is to be married to Phil Jackson. Both Phil and Amy were among those children who were kidnapped all those years ago. There is so much work to do to prepare for the wedding that it is hard to keep up with the ships making port.
Amy has asked Liegh to do the ceremony feeling a close bond to her after the tragedy they encountered together. So Megan is teaching Liegh the ways of this important sacrament.
The groom, Phil, is a close friend of Vanta’s he is one of the children who stuck up for you all those tears ago. Phil is a strong strapping man who works on the docks. He is not very smart though. It is custom that during the ceremony a close friend of the groom present a gift to the bride accepting her as part of that friendship. A close friend of the bride will present a gift to groom in a similar manner. After the gifts are presented the bearer gives a short speech about the couple and a promise to be a friend to both the bride and groom. The gifts are usually hand made and decorative, usually a sash, or head band made from flowers. But gifts can be anything.
Phil has asked Vanta to present Amy with his gift of friendship at the wedding. Amy has asked Kailyn to bear the gift to her groom. The music is to be provided by Jarrod who is learning under Gerbo. Ragnor was asked to read a scripture from Pelor during the service. Theocrat will serve as the Promise Witness. He will hear the vows read by the bride and groom and “confirm” to Leigh that they are indeed sincere. He will also be responsible to make sure the paperwork is filled out and filed accordingly.
The remainders of the lost children serve as ushers and doormen and the like. The town wishes to present a gift to the rescuers at the reception for many years of loyalty and friendship to the town.[/Sblock]
It is early evening, 3 days before the wedding. The sun has begun to set and the first stars of night are beginning to appear. The wedding party has assembled in the court yard of the temple for the 3rd of 4 rehearsals. Megan is posturing Leigh into position in front of the altar while, Alan goes over the verses with Ragnor. Vanta and Kaylin stand awkwardly beside their friends as the groom reads his vows to his bride. It is a joyous time and the love shared by the bride and groom, is far more apparent than the butterflies in their stomachs. As the sun falls out of sight and the sky turns dark, a bright flash appears from the east. As everyone turns their eyes to the sky, dozens of green fire balls fill the sky creating a cascade of emerald fire works. At first the spectacle appears beautiful but, as the fire grows near and the ground begins to shake, it becomes quite frightening. Everyone stairs in awe as the green fires draw closer. Screams are heard from inside the town. People begin praying to Pelor for protection. Then just as fast as they appeared they pass over the town. Loud thuds are heard as the fires impact the ground several miles away.
As a precaution the rest of the rehearsal is postponed until tomorrow evening and the elders gather with the mayor to discuss the possible danger of another “fire falling” and what to do incase they land inside the town next time.
In the morning Gerbo wakes up Jarrod just before dawn “Wake up silly boy” Gerbo says as he jabs him with his walking stick. Wake up I said I have something for you to do.
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