The Malazan Book of the Fallen: The Burning of Kindle
perrinmiller
Adventurer
Durzo remarks, "Hmm, not sure. But I have a solid alibi. What's going on Goble?"
<<OOC: I will be out of town from Thursday-Sunday, I might not have time to post tomorrow before I leave. And Internet access might not be possible while I am gone.>>
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Durzo Stern CS
<<OOC: I will be out of town from Thursday-Sunday, I might not have time to post tomorrow before I leave. And Internet access might not be possible while I am gone.>>
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"Ah my friends....it seems that not just your fine selves and the delectable Madame Candour were accosted this past night....the good lady of Soliel seems rather incensed at the attacks upon her acolytes...simple healers one and all.." answers Goble, his eyes on the retreating backs of the arguing clergy.
As you watch the crowd dissipate, something catches your attention - first Teth and then the other two. Almost directly across the Plaza from where you stand is a tall figure, perhaps a head above those around him. Skin the colour of gloomy dusk, long brown hair snakes down onto broad shoulders and is shot through with small fetishes. He wears fine leathers, dyed a dark red, and carries a strangely curved scimitar at his side. The metal of the blade seems oddly coloured black as shadows and the eye has difficulty looking directly at it.
The strange figure nods once at you, an indecipherable smile on his dark face. Tawny almond-shaped eyes watch you all, blinking slowly with indefinable regard.
Another figure approaches the first stranger, another man. This time a human, so it appears. His skin is alabaster, his hair pale and blonde. Dressed in a similar fashion to the taller man but carrying no weapons. The only difference a sleeveless vest exposing his pallid white arms, along which strange spidery-lines are tattooed.
The alabaster man leans forward to whisper something to his colleague, who does not let his yellow-eyed gaze waver from you all.
"Hmmmm.." murmurs Goble, "Now that is odd..."
Before the fat merchant elaborates, another voice turns his attention away from the strange pair.
"Fenn! What have the Trader's Council to say on this matter?!" someone shouts.
The voice belongs to a lean, young man with a shaved head. Dressed in the robes of a priest, a stern expression on his face, he approaches you.
"Master Bek, such a pleasure...how can I serve the interests of Hood today?" responds Goble, a forced smile on his chubby lips.
"Save the sarcasm you fat idoit! Who else but the House of Manners and House of Coins would have the Houses to hire assassins! You have something to do with this, don't you?!" snarls of the priest of Hood.
"Nay sir! As my companions here" Goble gestures towards you, "-will assure you, I have nothing but respect for those who serve the Lord of Death"
"This isn't a joke Goble!"
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OOC: Your Notice checks were all sufficient - even Helicrates'
As you watch the crowd dissipate, something catches your attention - first Teth and then the other two. Almost directly across the Plaza from where you stand is a tall figure, perhaps a head above those around him. Skin the colour of gloomy dusk, long brown hair snakes down onto broad shoulders and is shot through with small fetishes. He wears fine leathers, dyed a dark red, and carries a strangely curved scimitar at his side. The metal of the blade seems oddly coloured black as shadows and the eye has difficulty looking directly at it.
The strange figure nods once at you, an indecipherable smile on his dark face. Tawny almond-shaped eyes watch you all, blinking slowly with indefinable regard.
Another figure approaches the first stranger, another man. This time a human, so it appears. His skin is alabaster, his hair pale and blonde. Dressed in a similar fashion to the taller man but carrying no weapons. The only difference a sleeveless vest exposing his pallid white arms, along which strange spidery-lines are tattooed.
The alabaster man leans forward to whisper something to his colleague, who does not let his yellow-eyed gaze waver from you all.
"Hmmmm.." murmurs Goble, "Now that is odd..."
Before the fat merchant elaborates, another voice turns his attention away from the strange pair.
"Fenn! What have the Trader's Council to say on this matter?!" someone shouts.
The voice belongs to a lean, young man with a shaved head. Dressed in the robes of a priest, a stern expression on his face, he approaches you.
"Master Bek, such a pleasure...how can I serve the interests of Hood today?" responds Goble, a forced smile on his chubby lips.
"Save the sarcasm you fat idoit! Who else but the House of Manners and House of Coins would have the Houses to hire assassins! You have something to do with this, don't you?!" snarls of the priest of Hood.
"Nay sir! As my companions here" Goble gestures towards you, "-will assure you, I have nothing but respect for those who serve the Lord of Death"
"This isn't a joke Goble!"
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OOC: Your Notice checks were all sufficient - even Helicrates'
Voda Vosa
First Post
Helicrates interposes his big body between the priest and the merchant. He looks down at the young man. "I would suggest less agression towards my employer, who has nothing to do with such vile acts. Unless you have some sort of evidence, which you don't, I'll suggest that you leave, in silence, if you are to remain intact." the menacing warrior suggests.
perrinmiller
Adventurer
Durzo looks mean and deadly too, standing beside his companion, saying, "That's right you piker. Step away and shut your pie hole."
<<Not sure if Aid another is possible on an Intimidate Skill Check under these rules or not. Aid Another Intimidate (1d20=14), but that's a success if it is allowed.>>
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Durzo Stern CS
<<Not sure if Aid another is possible on an Intimidate Skill Check under these rules or not. Aid Another Intimidate (1d20=14), but that's a success if it is allowed.>>
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Walking Dad
First Post
Teth (Tough +6, Fort +7, Reflex +, Will +11; Defense +4)
Teth chooses to not interpose himself. He isn't paid for bodyguard duties for the merchant and he knows of the possible magics a high ranked priest may wield.
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Warren Telas (35 PP):
Blast (Fire, Autofire, Penetrating) +4 (16 PP)
AP: Blast (Fire, Line) +5 (1 PP)
AP: Blast (Fire, Cone) +5 (1 PP)
AP: Obscure (smoke) (smell and sight, Selective) +5 (1 PP)
AP: Fire Control +8 (1 PP)
AP: Environmental Control (Heat, Light) (Independent, Total Fade) +5 (1 PP)
Immunity Fire (10 PP) (already active)
Strike (Aura, Fire) +4 (4 PP)
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Teth chooses to not interpose himself. He isn't paid for bodyguard duties for the merchant and he knows of the possible magics a high ranked priest may wield.
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Warren Telas (35 PP):
Blast (Fire, Autofire, Penetrating) +4 (16 PP)
AP: Blast (Fire, Line) +5 (1 PP)
AP: Blast (Fire, Cone) +5 (1 PP)
AP: Obscure (smoke) (smell and sight, Selective) +5 (1 PP)
AP: Fire Control +8 (1 PP)
AP: Environmental Control (Heat, Light) (Independent, Total Fade) +5 (1 PP)
Immunity Fire (10 PP) (already active)
Strike (Aura, Fire) +4 (4 PP)
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OOC: I think even I'm intimidated..so I'll allow a bonus from that to Voda's roll
Bek's face pales somewhat, and the hand currently pointing at Fenn acquires a distinct tremble.
"Y-you would do well to remember that I a priest of Hood..." the man's voice trails off.
It occurs to you all that this is usually sufficient to deter anyone from causing Master Bek problems.
But not this time.
"I will be bringing this up at the Assembly Fenn!" he snaps, before scurrying off into the thinning crowd.
Goble watches with wry amusement, and turns to cast an appraising glance on you all.
"I must admit gentlemen, I'm rather impressed. There are not many who would stand toe-to-toe with a priest of Hood...not willingly anyway...but I suppose this is what I pay you for, no?"
The crowd has dispersed, those from the priesthoods followng the earlier argument out of the Plaza up to Mael's Bell Hill where the Assembly sits. The city guards have returned to their normal stations outside each of the Houses, excepting the House of Blades who appear to have posted their own guards - ominous lookking black-clad figures, hefting sharp daggers.
"Very well gentlemen, I'm afraid I have pressing business at this Assembly. I would be grateful if you could check on Madame Candour and escort her to the Assembly this afternoon, I will require her presence later." says Goble, reaching into his volumous robe and bringing out a small leather bag, "A further payment, to ensure you are well-fed and watered for any upcoming...tribulations."
perrinmiller
Adventurer
Durzo looks at Goble and replies a little sternly, "Impressed you might be, just remember we aren't common thugs. More than likely we have made ourselves an enemy this day. Pray that we don't come to regret it." And he looks at the bag of coins as payment, indicating that compensation better be worthwhile.
Turning towards his companions, "Well, it looks like our duties lie with that bone witch again. At least we spent the night in better company, neh? Shall we head over there and see what the hag is up to?"
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Durzo Stern CS
Turning towards his companions, "Well, it looks like our duties lie with that bone witch again. At least we spent the night in better company, neh? Shall we head over there and see what the hag is up to?"
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