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<blockquote data-quote="Waynan" data-source="post: 7582905" data-attributes="member: 6876299"><p>[sblock=What Tam says and does AFTER Thallok finishes his introduction (Edited by DM)]</p><p></p><p>[gm] For story continuity, I am placing the contents of this post AFTER Thallok's introduction. I am leaving your original post in place, so as not to mess up your ENWorld post count. But my instructions in LINE chat (wait for Thallok) were quite clear <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p>[/gm]</p><p></p><p>Tam does not sit at his place at the table when he introduces himself. He is already very comfortable with the Ulli tongue having so many similarities to the Goblinoid and Common tongues (95%). Instead, he moves around the table to stand before the chieftain. First Tam gives the Outrider salute, two pounds of the fist over the heart and then an open hand salute (yes, much like the Nazi salute, EXCEPT...), palm down horizontal to Oerth. The first part signifies: I am a warrior, you are warrior. The second part signals two equals in combat and Life...even if not in station.</p><p>Then Tam does something he's not sure any of his compatriots would do, but he already understands the situation through his uncanny business sense; he falls to one knee, bowing his head before the Chieftain before looking up at him, saying, in very good, if not near perfect Ulli:</p><p><span style="color: #800080">"Hail, and well met, great Changu Tokwan, Lord and Chieftain of the mighty Wung Bai."</span> </p><p>At this point, Tam stands up, proudly, acting fully an equal, at least as a warrior:</p><p><span style="color: #800080">"I am Tamartamlin Quickfoot. Orc killer, AND Orc friend." </span> At this he nods to Thallok. <span style="color: #800080">"I am the Gate traveler, the Ogre's bane and the Troll's demise. I am a Wolf Outrider and the slayer of Hill Giants and of a Cloud Giant prince. </span></p><p>When Tam makes his last statement about Delliak, he he sweeps his hand to his friends:</p><p> <span style="color: #800080">"If ye doubt, great Changu, ask my friends, proven and tempered in battle and drink and song. Let our astute and most talented bard, Friend Sylvar, regale you with my, and my comrades, astounding deeds at the Giant's Steading. Ask him to sing our triumphs as we eat, drink and enjoy one another's fellowship."</span></p><p>Tam then salutes Changu with the Outrider salute again, does a perfect military pivot and returns to his seat; but, not before he stops by Sylvar and whispers:</p><p><span style="color: #008080">"Forgive my braggadocio, Friend Sylvar. I will repay seven fold. I swear it on our 'friendship' (remember, this is a business agreement, Sylvar. That means it is sacrosanct to an halfling)...and to prove it, my first payment will be to ensure you are plied with the finest drink while you sing; and afterwards, I will talk to the children and wives and will equally ensure that you will have a most fine repast, though later."</span></p><p>Tam then quickly goes over to the stewards, the wives and the children and tells them of his need and performs a couple more quick, easy tricks for them, plus hands to all who are willing to help him, and Friend Sylvar, a copper piece for the children and a silver piece for the wives and stewards.He then heads back to his seat and gets ready for a fine and mighty feast.</p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Waynan, post: 7582905, member: 6876299"] [sblock=What Tam says and does AFTER Thallok finishes his introduction (Edited by DM)] [gm] For story continuity, I am placing the contents of this post AFTER Thallok's introduction. I am leaving your original post in place, so as not to mess up your ENWorld post count. But my instructions in LINE chat (wait for Thallok) were quite clear :p [/gm] Tam does not sit at his place at the table when he introduces himself. He is already very comfortable with the Ulli tongue having so many similarities to the Goblinoid and Common tongues (95%). Instead, he moves around the table to stand before the chieftain. First Tam gives the Outrider salute, two pounds of the fist over the heart and then an open hand salute (yes, much like the Nazi salute, EXCEPT...), palm down horizontal to Oerth. The first part signifies: I am a warrior, you are warrior. The second part signals two equals in combat and Life...even if not in station. Then Tam does something he's not sure any of his compatriots would do, but he already understands the situation through his uncanny business sense; he falls to one knee, bowing his head before the Chieftain before looking up at him, saying, in very good, if not near perfect Ulli: [COLOR=#800080]"Hail, and well met, great Changu Tokwan, Lord and Chieftain of the mighty Wung Bai."[/COLOR] At this point, Tam stands up, proudly, acting fully an equal, at least as a warrior: [COLOR=#800080]"I am Tamartamlin Quickfoot. Orc killer, AND Orc friend." [/COLOR] At this he nods to Thallok. [COLOR=#800080]"I am the Gate traveler, the Ogre's bane and the Troll's demise. I am a Wolf Outrider and the slayer of Hill Giants and of a Cloud Giant prince. [/COLOR] When Tam makes his last statement about Delliak, he he sweeps his hand to his friends: [COLOR=#800080]"If ye doubt, great Changu, ask my friends, proven and tempered in battle and drink and song. Let our astute and most talented bard, Friend Sylvar, regale you with my, and my comrades, astounding deeds at the Giant's Steading. Ask him to sing our triumphs as we eat, drink and enjoy one another's fellowship."[/COLOR] Tam then salutes Changu with the Outrider salute again, does a perfect military pivot and returns to his seat; but, not before he stops by Sylvar and whispers: [COLOR=#008080]"Forgive my braggadocio, Friend Sylvar. I will repay seven fold. I swear it on our 'friendship' (remember, this is a business agreement, Sylvar. That means it is sacrosanct to an halfling)...and to prove it, my first payment will be to ensure you are plied with the finest drink while you sing; and afterwards, I will talk to the children and wives and will equally ensure that you will have a most fine repast, though later."[/COLOR] Tam then quickly goes over to the stewards, the wives and the children and tells them of his need and performs a couple more quick, easy tricks for them, plus hands to all who are willing to help him, and Friend Sylvar, a copper piece for the children and a silver piece for the wives and stewards.He then heads back to his seat and gets ready for a fine and mighty feast. [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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