[PBP] Tholestia Chapter 1: Minotaur trouble and a failed ambush

[Deepwinter 7]

POST BY ILAN :

"Deepwinter, show him some respect. this is one of the greatest bards that ever roamed the Elven lands."

I look at the bard with a smile and ask: "Where have you been, master Bard. The forest sounds empty without your beautifull stories and songs.
Oh, Where are my manners? My negative friend here is Deepwinter 7, This is Wulf and the mage over there is called Diactum. I'm called Ilan of the noble family Moonbow. Let us arrange for drinks and talk about our travels. If you wish ofcourse. And maybe even a song."

 

[Deepwinter 7]

Manners? Yeah where are they?

Deepwinter 7 snaps at Ilan a little agitated. But then more subtle

Sorry friend, I'm just a bit weary of having to keep this corpse afloat all day long, I can't help but wanting to flick it somewhere in a deep crevace to get rid of it

Then to the bard

But seriously, I can't go and sit in a pub and leave this thing besides our table, people would feel offended. Do you know someone who could help us?

 

[takew]

OOC: Do I recognize Reldars Staff (easy bardic knowledge). Do I recognize the Bands. Did I meet up with a Heironeous follower?

“Well mister Seven. You must be the wielder of Reldars Staff. Though I couldn’t remember your name… mmmm… Strange ‘cause Deepwinter Seven isn’t that common” He ads with a smile. “First let me introduce myself. I am Tycho Amant. And barding is the game. I came to you so that I could write down you adventures for others to admire and also, if you let me, I would be honoured if I could join you for some time in your quest versus the evil that rules part of this world. And to answer your question… Followers of Heironeous, hail to him, pass this village by on a regular basis.”

OOC: If he knows

“There are also inhabitants of this village who pray to Him. Easiest to find in the temple dedicated to him. They can undo the Bands of Billaro of it’s foul contents”. He sniffs and turns away his head. “Or if you want to do it the easy way, getting rid of that stinking beast, I suggest you suppress the magic for a short time. I don’t have the ability yet, but I am working on it. I feel the power coming… Let us meet up with my companion. I take it you still travel with Tobias Alcazar…
But no, he must have fallen into shadow...For he, as a follower of Heironeous could have helped you out. Tell me what happened to him.
And if I remember correctly. You passed the elven kingdom a while ago. And the finest wielder of a sword went with you. Where is Tanis for I much wish to speak to him. I have news about his sister…

 

[Sullaf]

Kheldev

At that moment a short stoud dwarf comes running out of the tavern. He seems somewhat angry as his face has turned red and he is swinging his fist madly. Some foam on his beard is sure evidance that this man was a happy participant in the drinking festival. "THAT be tha SECON'TIME you be 'eavin me wi'tha tab, ya pebblestone. I'm no'payin'any mo'fo'you!! Ya shou'da hav' learned a REA' trade instea'da'fiddli'wi'ya 'ute! Suddenly Kheldev sees the rest of the company and with an emberrassed smile, shuffles closer.

"Greetin' lads. I'be sorry fo'me behaviour. Ye a' mus'be them grea'adventurerers all be ta'in' abou'. Yea be 'ord I'an. I kno'cause thi'here'Bard just can't shu'up abou'ya. Keeps singin'this darn songs about ya. According to him, ye be the grea'est 'ero ever to walk on ol' Tho'estia so it be a grea' 'onor to be meeting ya acquintance."

Kheldev takes of his helmet and makes a short bow of curtesy. He then remembers something and rummages through his pockets. He finally finds a gold coin and tosses it to the little kid. " 'ere ya go kid. Don'be spendi'it a' at once. And show respe'to ya mum!"

Then Kheldev turn to the rest of the group "I be Kheldev Stonebreaker an' I be lookin' for ya. Actually I be lookin' fo' Grimir las' o'the Clan Dungaddin. I heard he be captured an'ye a'be lookin'fo'im. Me wan'to offer my help. I be a ski'ed dwarven warria, so me think ye'ca'use so'one li'me if yar goin'up the like'of Turok.

He shakes Ilan's hand and then walks to Diactum and shakes his hand. "And ya mu'be tha grea'wiza'the'be takin' abou'. Can crea'soli'stone'warriars ou'of thi'air! Migh'y impressive. He then turns to Wulf and Deepwinter 7. "I be havin'no idea who thy be, bu'ni'to mee'ya a'tha same." He shakes their hand as well and then notices the dead body on the ground. "Tha'be one dea' 'obgoblin. Tha only go''oblin is a dea' 'oblin, I alway'say! But why did ya brung him 'ere? Ya'ca'te'me a'abou'it in tha pub. Mo'ale is needed.
He says with a smile on his face

 

[Ravellion]

OOC: Do I recognize Reldars Staff (easy bardic knowledge). Do I recognize the Bands. Did I meet up with a Heironeous follower?

You have heard about Reldars staff, but since all the runes on it are only visible to psions, you just see a simple black metal staff.

There is indeed a sizable place of worship for Heironeous here. In Amstrad the church of Heironeous has about the same power as the catholic church did in Europe in the middle ages. That said, there are a few temples of Pelor and St. Cuthbert in the country as well, though not in the small villages.

You are aware that some people can disregard the limits placed on magic items. Unless you saw some of Kheldev's wands though, I doubt whether you would come to that conclusion while staying in character.

Jurgen, are you kidding? I love Kheldev's 'accent'!

 

[Deepwinter 7]

[It wasn't Jurgen...]

A little baffeled by the sudden appearance and subsequent disappearance of the dwarf, DW7 mutters a small thank you to the Elven bard and makes way towards the temple of Heironeous.

Eh but sure, I'll be in the pub shortly, first must do this though ...

To avoid stares from the villages, the hobgoblin is levitated up to a height of about 40 feet. If possible DW7 wants to address a clerk/priest of Heironeous outside the temple and then drop the hobgoblin at that person's feet when he or she acknowledges to help (streching the maximum allowed smack on the floor without damaging the items or splattering gore all over the priest ).

[but only if the priest has a hint of humour in it's eyes, otherwise the hobgoblin is lowered gently]

 

[Ravellion]

[As Hobgoblins have basically the build of tough humans, and this one is missing his head, and is 40 feet up in the sky...] During your walk people look at the sky, pointing upwards... "It is a sign, a sign I say!" some yell, as they spot a headless corpse slowly "flying" over their little village. Others look at the corpse, mutter something as "I shouldn't have taken that last ale...". No one notices you however.

When you arrive at the church, the priest is outside and obviously hungover [which is not hard to roleplay for me right now ], he looks at you funny, looks at the smile on your face, and seems confused.

*SMACK*

The priest doesn't know what to make of the corpse on the floor. He looks at you and slowly comes to the conclusion that he should say something. "Er... do you want funeral services aranged?"

 

[Deepwinter 7]

[ wacky rollplaying, and I'm at work]

Yes good sir, you might assist me greatly by touching these iron bands for just a while

Waiting for the priest to kneel down and put his hands on the bands DW7 continues

Now repeat after me....

"Heironeous, release this captive"


Assuming that the cleric is willing to help and is a true follower of Heironeous and the bands retract, DW7 then rummages through his pockets to hand over the (perhaps) bemuzzeled cleric two platinum pieces.

One is for your church and the other one you could spend on yourself or your family.

I might return somewhere in the near future, now I must finish some business and attend to an appointment in the tavern.

After retrieving the bands, DW7 kneels besides the dead hobgoblin and manifests an invisibility power on the dead creature. Once again he reactivates the Telekinesis power to surge the hobgoblin into the air, albeit this time invisible to the ordinary observer

Walking towards and out of the nearest city gate, DW7 empties his mind, takes one step to the left and waits for a loud *thud* to be heard 5 ft next to him. Obviously an offensive action from the hobgoblin it turns back visible to the normal spectrum of seeing.

Stripping the hobgoblin of his magical items DW7 smiles to himself for being relieved of this smelly burden.

It all ends with a barbeque

 

[Ravellion]

The priest seems completely befuddled by your requests. Nevertheless, he does them. Everytime you ask him something, he seems to think: "well it wouln't hurt now would it... touching the bands... releasing a corpse...". He just shrugs and does them.

However, when released, the bands go back to their ball shape, and the ball is now in the priest's hand. "This seems to be a powerful item of Heironeous. I believe they are used to capture alive suspects of crimes and nefarious villains. Why is this man slain while obviously he was captured?" The priest seems to recover from his hangover rather quickly and seems somewhat unhappy about the whole afair all of a sudden."I think I'd better take this item from you instead of the platinum. I am certain that it is not yours. I can only hope that who ever the rightful owner is, he or she is safe from harm. If you want I'll ask the bishop to find out whose it was, and perhaps the church of Heironeous will give you a finders fee... just leave your name and if possible an address." he looks stern and commanding.

 

[Deepwinter 7]

[uhum...]

For now keep the ball at your temple, it belonged to a friend of ours, Tristan di Veggio who was a devoted follower of Heironeous

The fact that the hobgoblin was slain is odd indeed, I would have prefered him to be alive as well, that would have been easier for all of us.

I know that this item is very powerful and of great value. I spent 4 days carying this corpse so that it could be retrieved intact and so that it could be returned to the church of Heironeous. With a dispell power I could easily have ruined it. Also I have identified it's command word.

It would be fair if I would be compensated for the trouble