The Evil Eye - IC

[kinem]

Raul watches the festivities, looking around.

"I know. You did what had to be done, though I could not bear to do it myself.

As for your cause, maybe someday I will again join it. But for now, I will be strong, for Nikko."

He looks at the baby, who is gazing around but still somewhat listless. "Look, Nikko! Some day you will dance like that. Better than that."

The eye-catching dancing and music are enjoyable, but the midday sun beats down on you.

"I don't see any of my people, yet. Perhaps it's time to go to one of the taverns for lunch."

 

[HolyMan]

Wiping the sweat from his forehead Jiles perks up at the mention of a tavern. "Lead the way my friend. I am hot, hungry, and thirsty."

As they walk along among the dancers Jiles makes mention of his plans to earn a little coin. "Do you think you would mind giving me a little music on your violin? We could split the gold we earn and maybe pick up a few rumors about where your people are. If we keep are ears open."

 

[kinem]

"Certainly, but do we know any of the same songs, being from different worlds? Or does that not matter?"

Raul leads the way toward the nearest inn on the side of the square.

The inn has a large silver star hanging over the doorway.

In front of it are a number of tables and there seems to be an event going on there - a wedding ceremony, in fact.

As you approach, the groom says "Gustav! Brother of my bride! Give us a toast!"

The man he was facing gets up - and angrily splashes wine in the groom's face! "You are a cheat and a scoundrel for bringing dishonor to my sister's name! I challenge you to a duel!"

The bride faints. Seconds later, an old man who was sitting near the groom is on his feet. "Dieter, you must avenge this insult!"

While Dieter and Gustav prepare for combat, the tables are being swept aside to make room for fighting. Most of the wedding party is watching the enfolding events in stunned silence, as a crowd of curious onlookers starts to gather around the perimeter of the fighting area.

 

[HolyMan]

"Raul, I have come to learn that music is the same the world over. What one song is called in Hillsfar has the same tune but just not the same words or meaning along the Sword Coast. I'm sure we will do fine together."

As they near the tavern Jiles looks for the nasty noble he encountered before. Then the nice ceremony turns for the worst.

Just my luck, Jiles thinks to himself.

"This looks bad. Does it happen often? Shouldn't someone step in and see about another solution?" he asks Raul while preparing a small spell to maybe stop this in it's tracks.

OOC: Which spell I know not yet, will watch to see if anyone else jumps in first and for Raul's answers.

 

[kinem]

"I've never heard of such a thing. But remember, I've never been to this city before either. I'm sure that man must have a reason to make such a serious accusation. I don't approve of what's about to happen, and I'll support you if you intend to act, but we have to look out for ourselves first."

No one else seems likely to intervene as space is made for the duel and the two men draw their swords.

ooc: Watch or act?

 

[HolyMan]

When it starts to look like no one else will stop the fight Jiles sighs and moves out to stand between both combatants.

He moves like a drunkard that doesn't know where he is. As he peers around he says, "Whaish's is goin' on? Ish the feasvell over?"

"I stills wanish ta dance," he says starting up an odd jig that he knows will bring a smile to most.

OCC: Bluff and Perform Dance wish me luck.

 

[kinem]

The two men, who had been staring each other down, wave their swords at Jiles (in warning, not threat).

The one called Gustav (the bride's brother) says "Get out of here, drunk. You're not invited to this dance."

 

[HolyMan]

"Whassh ish?" Jiles says still dancing his jig. "But Ish so good at ish."

He eyes the waved sword and stops the jig. Gesturing to his own. "Ye best put ish away sonny. Ye may 'urt yourselfshhh. Or worsshh yet ye may getish 'urt."

OCC: Intimidate or Diplomacy (of arms lol) your choice let me know.

 

[kinem]

[sblock=ooc]It seems like you're trying to intimidate him but neither skill would really apply in this situation since you need to have at least 1 minute of conversation to make a check. In practical terms that's probably 2-4 posts.

Also, as you know by now I am not a fan of rolling for social skills. I'd rather just have the NPCs react the way I think they would if I see things from their point of view. Of course, your social skill modifiers still give me a better idea of how they are likely to perceive you. I think it's fair. I guess by now you know the kind of game I run and hopefully you enjoy playing in it [/sblock]

Gustav hesitates. Rather than continue to confront you directly, he turns to the crowd and calls out "Would someone get this drunk out of here so we can get down to business!"

Two men step forward from the crowd. They don't draw their daggers but confront you with hard glares and gestures indicating that you should come away from the area.

Meanwhile, Raul has a problem of his own, as he looks around for somewhere to put Nikko in case Jiles gets himself drawn into a fight and needs his help. Should I ask that grandmotherly-looking woman over there to hold the baby? He walks towards her but hesitates. What if what we need is a quick escape?

 

[HolyMan]

"Wha's ish? Wha's ish? You two wanna startish sume-tin?" Jiles says eying the men with a frown as he stops his jig.

"Well's I'll obligate ya if'n your not yellow carrot cowards!" he says drawing his sword with a drunk'n flourish.

[sblock=OOC] yellow carrot cowards?!? it is to early in the morning.

New plan - stop the fight by starting one with other NPCs. Will try and draw it out so the constables arrive. [/sblock]