[Vile] Puppy-Kicking PCs at Work, part 2

Gwyn acquiesces to remaining; after the two leave, he will move some twenty feet off of the campsite and conceal himself where he can see the camp, not trusting the apparent druid's motives.
 

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Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Present Time

Accalon nods slightly his eyes on the men, they where of some concern but in his slow methodical nature he wasn’t quite ready them as enemies so it was with a small frown and sigh that he watches T’aria sneak off.

Giving the horse a quick look over to see rather or not it consider him, someone who was hardly a stranger, as an enemy.

Rather or not the horse will come with him Accalon judges the point where the dwarf and men will meet, and then starts to move closer to it but not directly towards it almost like he has another destination.

OOC: I’m not really sure where Accalon is on the map… :confused: Nothing in the descriptive part for Accalon and T’aria hints at them thinking the dwarf is in danger so I’m not quite sure what to do. Just go with the above though.
 
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[OOC I’m going to steal GFA’s idea of putting headers for where and when, so I can stop starting so many paragraphs with “At Brie’s boarding house,…” :) ]

Flashback, Madame Brie’s whorehouse

Both Loni and Beatrice seem sorry that they got a little upset. Beatrice says to her friend “Loni, I didn’t mean to imply… I know you wouldn’t…” Loni smiles at her and says “I know. But you can trust Accalon. He’s a professional, he’s not going to play the hero and get any of us hurt.”

They both clasp hands, a sign of their friendship, or possibly more, then Beatrice looks to Accalon and says “You shouldn’t go, unless you’re ready to, of course. We’ve just been living here, like this, for awhile. For some of us, all of our adult life. When you say things like you want to ‘help’ us, it just worries me. Others have tried to ‘help’ before. But if Loni trusts your judgment on things like this, then… well, I trust her.” She smiles at Accalon, as does Loni, and both girls try to nudge the warrior to lay back down and relax.


Flashback, Elixander’s Elixers

The tall elf, with that same plastic smile on his face, says “I should be able to accommodate you. Assuming you have money of course. You do have money, correct?” After T’aria convinces that man that she actually can afford his wares, he has the following available that match watch she asked for: Light Wound Curative for 60 gold each, Moderate Wound Curative for 350 each each, Serious Wound Curative for 800 gold each, and some Burn Salve, for 150 gold. He says “The Burn Salve is especially catered to repair burned flesh, although it must remain on for a day, and is itself highly flammable, so the person using it will need to avoid flames until the day is over and it can be washed off. But it is much better for burns than the all-purpose curatives.” The half-demon realizes that, at least on the “curatives”, the potions are a bit overpriced compared to the costs she’s seen in other towns.


Current, forest north of Taeirn

The female dwarf looks on Alicia, with her story of ‘venturing’ and lost prestige, with a bit of apparent admiration and sadness. “You have lost a lot, haven’t you, you poor thing. And you aren’t the simple brute you appear to be. I think I see the nobility. That’s good. It’s always best not to be what you appear to be. But you should know, one of the people I need to see in town is also named Brie. She has long been a customer of mine. But perhaps there’s more than one. And you’re right. Not a stranger anymore. So follow me” She looks toward Gwyn and says “Yes, as she said, be sure and guard.” She chuckles, then starts walking deeper into the forest, with Alicia following. On the way, Girdra asks the half-ogre, “So, this team of yours. I’m not sure I got to see them all. Is there anyone who… follows your orders well, or any who don’t?”

Meanwhile, Gwyn conceals himself a bit outside camp. After an hour or so, there’s no sign of anyone approaching the camp. However, at this time, he barely hears the sound of a dog or wolf baying loudly, far to the south by the sound of it, at least half a mile away, possibly more. Which is a bit odd, since wolves don’t typically howl like that in the morning hours, and he never saw any signs of a wolf, tracks or spoor, since entering the forest.

[BTW, the DM has no idea if wolves howl in the morning. Just assume in my world, they don’t, and a ranger like Gwyn would know that. :) ]


Current, Outside Boone’s Antique Shop

T’aria tells her horse to protect itself, and sneaks off into the shadows following the two men, getting within fifteen feet of them. They don’t seem to notice her, as they are focusing their attention forward.

[T’aria will need a Handle Animal roll to tell her horse to guard, but I think, with this command, it makes more sense to make the roll when it comes up, when someone approaches the horse. I’m not sure how a character would “know” an animal will guard itself for sure or not when they first issue the command, so we’ll do the roll when/if necessary. T’aria rolled 10+9=19 on Hide. After moving, she is 80 feet north of A12.]

Sunedilar sees the only way to reach the wizard, who deliberately backed up, is to charge him, and he does so, running at the black-garbed individual and letting loose his chain when within range. The chain slices across the wizard’s shoulder, cutting a nasty gash into him. The wizard yells “You fool! I almost killed that dwarf yesterday, and now it is you who will fall before my power!” While he’s yelling this, Lydia moves into the middle of the street, and once again calls on her god. The wizard’s face turns white, the spell apparently showing him something he’d rather not see, his own death perhaps, and he runs towards the back of a nearby shop, trying to get away from Lydia. Sunedilar, perhaps surprised by his flight, misses his fleeing form with his chain.

[Sunedilar’s attack rolled 11+2(charge)+8=AC 21, hit. Rolled 4(2D4)+3=7 damage. I don’t know if Lydia intended to move up, but it’s the only way her “Close” ranged spell could reach the wizard (he used Medium ranged Magic Missiles on her). Sunedilar gets an attack of opportunity and rolled 3+8=AC 11, missed.]

Hectaras, still resisting Lydia’s spell, turns around and sees Aligor in the distance, near one of the buildings. He smiles a big wide smile, points at the dwarf, then motions with his hand, daring him to come after him. He then runs back behind Boone’s shop.

Accalon sees that T’aria’s horse has just stopped walking, with apparently no intention of attacking him, following him or even wandering off. He knows that Boone’s shop is supposed to be right up the street, but Accalon moves along the side of the road opposite where he suspects Boone’s is, which is also opposite where the two men were skulking. Since Accalon himself is not skulking, he covers half the distance to where he first saw the wizard.

[Accalon was 100 feet north (up the street) of A4 on the map I provided. He saw Azallin cast spells at someone, then saw Aligor, the dwarf, run up from that direction towards the wizard, so it was very clear the dwarf was in combat. At this point, he now sees Lydia and Sunedilar in the street as well, Sunny attacking the wizard and her spell has caused the wizard to run behind a building to get away from her. So… if you want to change what you did for this round, that’s fine and I’ll edit, but I’m not implying that you need to. If you don’t want to change, Accalon is now 40 feet north of A02, after a double move]

Meanwhile, the “normal” people in the area, just ordinary looking humans, are gaping in awe at the spells being thrown about and weapons cutting flesh. Most are seeking cover, but all are curious enough to keep watching the spectacle.

[Characters by initiative, damage:
Aligor, HPs:27/37
Bane, unhurt
Men with short swords, unhurt
T’aria, unhurt (probably; she’s at HPs: 5/13 with no healing)
Sundilar, unhurt
Lydia, HPs:10/20
Hectaras, unhurt
Azallin, hurt
Accalon, HPs:29/32]

[OOC Whew, that took a long to type all that. :) Updated map included]
 

With Sunedilar's words, Aligor laughs. "Good! Hex's face will be torn off today!" Turning his attention to Hex, he sees Hex taunting him, which brings a focused attention from the dwarf, as he yells to the taunting Hex, "You cowardly dog! Go run and hide! I'll still have yer face ripped off today!"

Making a double move, Aligor then tries to head off Hex's escape rout, by moving to the opposite corner of Boone's (O14) and peers around the corner. He also glances upwards, to the rooftop, to make sure he is aware if Hex tries to come from above. Bane would follow, being at N14, next to Aligor.

OOC - Listen checks for Aligor and Bane, Spot checks to see down between both buildings for Hex. Also looking up to the roof, and making sure Hex doesn't get the 'drop' on him.
 

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

“At Brie’s boarding house,…”

With a delighted smile on his face Accalon allows the young ladies to pull him back down into the still warm water, “Good, to be honest I’m far from ready to leave you two lovely creatures but I simply do not want to impose myself between you two if your needing to talk, but I think you two have settled your differences.”

His look turns more serious as he places his larger hands around their small more delicate hands, joining them in their so of friendship, “I would love to play the role of hero and rescue two damsels in distress, and my dear friends, but I’m no fool. Sadly, but honestly, I lack the ability to rescue the two of you from your dragon.”

“It’s not something that’s easy for me to accept, but accept I must. I hate to use the word dream… but I do hope that you both be free of your dragon and the shackles she places upon you…”

His green eyes steer upon the girls as he asks curiously, “Do you two share this dream?”

Current, Outside Boone’s Antique Shop

Curious of the magic user Accalon had unconscious wondered closer to it, it wasn’t something you normal saw in a town this size, but it wasn’t until he say Lydia and Sunedilar, not to mention the dwarf, that he realized what was going on.

Grumbling under his breath he wondered out loud if any of them had ever heard of restrainment he quickens his pace in the general direction of his companions.

OOC: Move in the direction of the wagon, Accalon will set up to finish movement towards the mage next round and also get an attack in. If the wizard turns towards him he try to bluff his way closer to the action, but via circling the wizard. Basically like a spectator trying to see more of what’s going on.
 

Telsar said:
Current, forest north of Taeirn
The female dwarf looks on Alicia, with her story of ‘venturing’ and lost prestige, with a bit of apparent admiration and sadness. “You have lost a lot, haven’t you, you poor thing. And you aren’t the simple brute you appear to be. I think I see the nobility. That’s good. It’s always best not to be what you appear to be."

Alicia smiles sadly. Not finding the right words she briefly puts her hand on Girdra's shoulder gently.

Telsar said:
"But you should know, one of the people I need to see in town is also named Brie. She has long been a customer of mine. But perhaps there’s more than one. And you’re right. Not a stranger anymore. So follow me”

"My Brie is a Goblin," she says, then follows the Dwarf. Her mood is light and happy once again.

Telsar said:
She chuckles, then starts walking deeper into the forest, with Alicia following. On the way, Girdra asks the half-ogre, “So, this team of yours. I’m not sure I got to see them all. Is there anyone who… follows your orders well, or any who don’t?”

She leans in conspirationally, though noone's there to hear.
"Them all thinks they control their own destinies, but don't see the hand that guides them. They are useful, and some are pretty."
 

Flashback, Madame Brie’s whorehouse

In the large bathtub, both girls seem more relaxed now, their simple apologies to one another having undone their tension. Loni says “Do we dream of being free of Brie? I honestly don’t think about it much. If it wasn’t her, it would probably be someone else. I mean, unless I found, um, something else to do. Like what you do, Accalon, seeking adventure and new challenges. Except I think the monsters might be a bit much for me.” She smiles at Accalon and puts his strong arm around herself.

Beatrice thinks for a moment, then says “I guess Loni’s right. Not about the adventure part, I imagine wandering around the world would leave one’s hair a mess.” She laughs a bit, then “But if it wasn’t Brie, someone else would take her place, I guess. I could try it on my own again, if she was gone… but someone else would probably decide they deserved a cut. Of course, if I’m really dreaming, then my prince will come, tell me he’s been looking for me all his life, and offer me love and riches and a kingdom. If I get to dream.” She smiles too. “What do you dream of, Accalon?”


Current, In the forest north of Taeirn, heading deeper within

Girdra puts her relatively small hand over Alicia’s own when she touches her shoulder, apparently happy with the bond they’re forming. She says “Well, we should be careful of the ‘pretty’ ones. It’s the prettiest berries with the deadliest poison in them, you know. And my Brie is a goblin, too. Unless ‘Brie’ is very common in goblin society, it’s probably the same one. Once a month I sell her a few potions, and perform some other services. I normally detest goblins, but she’s more civil than most. Richer than most, too. But you don’t have to come with me there, if you don’t want to see her. I know she can be mean to her girls, so I guess she was mean to you as well?”

After a short walk, the two come upon a clearing, with a large grass and weed-covered mound in the center. Girdra says “I didn’t expect any visitors quite your size when I made my home, so you’d probably be more comfortable waiting right here. I shan’t be long.” The dwarf moves to some particular tall weeds, spreads them apart, and disappears through them, apparently going through an entrance into the mound. Alicia looks around and sees something she recognizes; at the other end of the clearing stands the ‘wicked’ man. The ‘stick puppet’ is standing next to a large bush, with a tree with hanging vines next to them. For a moment, Alicia thinks she sees the creature move again, but in fact, it’s the vines hanging down that are moving, acting like very slow moving tentacles, breaking off pieces of the bush to add to the stick puppet, apparently replacing the branches torn off by Alicia’s sword the previous day.

Current, Outside Boone’s Antiques

Aligor yells his threat, then moves to the corner of Boone’s opposite where he saw Hectaras, hoping to cut him off. Bane follows, growling, really wishing Aligor would find someone he cut put his teeth in. A man, at the corner of the next building over [on the map M3, at postion 021] sees Aligor moving his way, and draws a longsword, looking a bit scared but ready to defend himself should Aligor come closer. Peering around the corner of Boone’s, Aligor doesn’t see Hectaras at all, even looking up on the roof. It’s possible Hex is still at the backside of Boone’s shop.

The two men T’aria is following have yet to spot her, and they continue moving slowly, quietly, down the alley towards where all the fighting is taking place.

[The men took double moves at half speed, so now 45 feet from T’aria. If T’aria does the same, no penalties to her stealth checks, and she’ll still be 15 feet away from them. Or move normal speed and take –5 to Move Silently, allowing a ranged attack (or any other standard action). Or charge with no stealth and attack.]

[Characters by initiative, damage:
T’aria, unhurt (probably; she’s at HPs: 5/13 with no healing)
Sundilar, unhurt
Lydia, HPs:10/20
Hectaras, unhurt
Azallin, hurt
Accalon, HPs:29/32
Aligor, HPs:27/37
Bane, unhurt
Men with short swords, unhurt]
 

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Flashback

Accalon smiles as he uses his strong arm to pull Loni into his protective embrace, while his other arm fishes under the water and scoops her legs up. With a small chuckle he places her on his lap.

After some laughter at Bea joke and with a fond smile towards Loni Accalon jest, “So you doubt my ability to protect you, dearest?” He barely gives her a chance to respond before he winks at Bea and responds, “Not that it matters, Bea’s right, your hair would forever be a mess.”

With a small smile at Bea Accalon lifts Loni and scoots closer to the whore with the reddish hair. Sitting Loni in both Bea’s and his lap Accalon then warps his other arm around Bea closer still and bring all of them to near intimate closeness.

He looks distant for a second as he considers Bea’s words and when he responds it’s with a hushed whisper, “What do I wish for? Silly things… At least mostly, but I can see myself enjoy making both of your dreams a reality. Bea, I think you would do a decent enough job on your own, but I think your true calling is to become a madame and I think Loni here would love to serve that madam...”

He continues to hold them both as he allows his words to sink in…

OOC: Diplomacy +13 if you feel the need to roll it… :worried look:


Current, Outside Boone’s Antique Shop

Curious of the magic user Accalon had unconscious wondered closer to it, it wasn’t something you normal saw in a town this size, but it wasn’t until he say Lydia and Sunedilar, not to mention the dwarf, that he realized what was going on.

Grumbling under his breath he wondered out loud if any of them had ever heard of restrainment he quickens his pace in the general direction of his companions.

OOC: Same post as before...
 
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Flashback, Madame Brie’s whorehouse

Loni and Beatrice both seem to enjoy Accalon’s intimate embrace, but both look very confused by Accalon’s suggestions of their true calling. It takes a few seconds for either to speak, but then Beatrice says “That… that is a silly thing, as you said.” She continues, obviously choosing her words carefully, “I guess you mean if Brie some day retires. I suppose I’d do a fair job at running things, especially since by then I’d be quite a bit older and lost my looks. That… that is what you meant?”

Loni looks into Accalon’s eyes, but talks to Beatrice. “He didn’t mention waiting, Bea… he said he wanted to make it a reality.” She continues to look for answers from Accalon’s face, her own with a look of questioning concern.

Now talking to the warrior, Loni says “But, you’re right. She would make a good madame, and I’d help her anyway I could.”
 

*Lydia steps back and draws her mace from her belt loop, glaring at where the wizard went around the corner.*

"Come back and face me coward!" she says in a low and penetrating voice.
 

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