[slingergame] PerrySimm says, "Log on."

Horst arrives from the south.

[slingergame] Peregrine says, "hey hey"

[slingergame] Horst says, "indeed"

[slingergame] Taleslinger says, "So, last time you found a traitor in your midst."

[slingergame] Taleslinger says, "Oops, that's my intro for next time."

[slingergame] Genevieve says, "It was me! Mwhahahaha!"

genericgeekgirl arrives from the east.

DM arrives from the east.

DM says, "hi fantasy kids"

Shaborys waves.

Horst says, "D to the M"

DM asks (of Vraklul), "Are we logging?"

Vraklul says, "We are."

DM says, "Pretty good"

Peregrine arrives from the east.

DM says, "We'll give Hunter 5 minutes"

Quarion stretches.

Quarion says, "Woo."

DM says, "Oh I guess we can start, as his character joins us a bit later anyway"

DM asks, "Unless there are any questions or something?"

Shaborys thumbs up.

Horst says, "Let us go; life is before us"

Quarion says, "And death following just behind."

DM says, "So, after y'all saved those three boys from that fearsome toad, you make your way back across the swamp to Stridewell, the town where you left Davina and all of your equipment."

DM says (to Quarion), "Yes, that's why I asked if we're logging just now"

DM says, "Oops, ilaw"

DM says, "When you get back to the "Croaked Frog", Davina has propped up her chest, sitting at a table and is selling potions to the townfolk."

Shaborys retrieves her bag and hastily doublechecks its contents.

DM says, "(it's all there)"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Frogs and toads and bullywugs, oh my"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "I always think "Welcome to the Bullywug guild" with that melody from wizard of Oz"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "hah"

Horst says, "A hot meal and a dry bed, my good fellow"

DM says, "As she sees you come in, she cheers (and the others too) and orders a round for you. You also notice that there are already 3 empty tankards before her."

Vraklul says, "Hey, thanks."

Vraklul settles into a chair, leans back and lights up his pipe.

DM exclaims, "Sure thing, father! We just got 2 fresh swamp snakes that someone killed and just left there. I'll fry them right up!"

Shaborys nods at Davina and takes a tankard. She sips at the contents.

[slingergame] DM asks, "How DO you address clerics in D&D?"

DM says, "(it's beer, a pretty strong local one)"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Varies widely I think but we're in hicktown over here"

[slingergame] Horst says, "'Priest' is pretty generic I guess"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I'm not sure, but I think you need extra postage if they're over level 10."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Hehe"

DM says, "So 20 minutes laters you'all get a quarter snake on a stick and some greens. It's surprisingly tasty."

Shaborys noms happily. It's not fish.

Horst says, "Mmmm you can really taste the swamp"

Vraklul says, "The snakes eat us; we eat the snakes. It's the circle of life, man."

DM says, "Davina points out (somewhat slurred), that it's only days to Greymaw and that you can sleep here for free on account of y'all being heroes."

Horst says, "Much appreciated"

[Crows-Nest] (from Quarion) In the meantime, a mysterious stranger is on the move.

DM says, "So unless you want to something, we'll skip to the journey."

Shaborys demures, "'Twas nothing." But she seems happy.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "I forget, what's our main destination?"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Wolf something?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Is it Greymaw, or is that just a point on the way?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Wolfwater. That's still 2 weeks or so away."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Wolfwasser yeah"

[slingergame] Vraklul nods.

[slingergame] DM says, "Greymaw is just a frontier town, where you wanted to look for supplies IIRC"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Sounds right"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I could use some armor, yeah."

[slingergame] (from Quarion) And while the heroes debate thus, someone is heading their way. Destiny is taking a hand in the proceedings.

[slingergame] (from Quarion) Ominous music.

Horst says, "As quaint as this all is, I've no great desire to linger here too long"

DM says, "So you continue your journey and after a day or so you have left the swampy area behind and get to the forest. Far in the distance to the east you can see the Tallhyll Mountains, but they are many days beyond Wolfwater. It's an easy journey on a well mantained road."

DM says, "At night you come upon a caravan of fellow travellers, who have all decided to rest here for the night on account of all the twig blights."

Vraklul asks (of Travellers), "Are those the things that look like trees and bushes?"

DM exclaims, "Indeed they are! Vicious beasts!"

[slingergame] Horst asks, "Are we heading east mostly?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yep. East to northeast-ish."

Horst says, "Stridewell is mostly safe but watch out for bullywugs."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Is there a map you could share?"

DM says, "As soon as Horst mentions danger, her is a beset by a group of kids who want to hear all about it."

[slingergame] DM says, "I have only a simple one I drew for myself somewhere in my notes."

Horst says, "Gather around and hear the tale of The Brave Heroes Versus The Gigantic Toad"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "OK."

[slingergame] DM says, "Imagine every place you've been on an eastward road."

Shaborys shudders a little at the mention of the toad.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "How they managed to get that whole ship out onto the road, I'll never know."

Horst says, "...and the morale of the story is: never jump on the back of an animal without the express permission of your immediate guardians."

DM says, "A travelling halfing mentions : "Well, Greymaw is no fun either! Kind of a lawless hellhole.""

DM says, "The kids go "Oooah" and "aaah""

Horst says, "Oh dear. Stridewell is quite a bit nicer than that"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Sounds like the place for heroes to bring justice to."

Horst asks, "Any y'all run across the 'Goat Clan Goblins' before?"

DM says, "The halfling nods. "Sure have! Crazy bunch of bandits. They were no danger since their leader found this giant goat. Claimed it talked to him. Gave him plans."

Shaborys hmms.

DM says, "Argh, "until""

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "classic swamp gigantism"

Vraklul asks, "What kind of plans does a goat have, anyway?"

DM says, "Now they rob people on the road between Greymaw and Wolfwater, or, even worse, talk to them about their religion."

DM says (to vraklul), ""Surprisngly hobgoblin-centric ones, my green friend."

Horst says, "Fortunately we're not staying in Graymaw long; we intend to carry on all the way down to Wolfwater."

DM says, "Ah, Wolfwater, now there's a nice place. The shield of the north, and has been for a 1000 years."

DM says, "Did I say 1000? I mean 500."

Vraklul asks, "What happened five hundred years ago?"

DM says, "Easy to get lost in, though. Nearly 100.000 folks live there."

DM exclaims (at vraklul), "The city was founded!"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Did I say 100.000? I mean 12."

Horst says, "That is quite a lot of people."

DM says, "Yes, and they have the only School of Magic for 500 miles."

[Crows-Nest] DM asks, "Did I say 500 miles?"

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys walks 500 miles. Then she walks another 500 more.

Horst yawns "Oh my look at the hour."

DM says, "So, you spend the night, and the next morning, travel on, and shortly before noon reach the city gates of Greymaw."

DM says, "It's surrounded by a wooden palisade, and consists of mud street and simple brick buildings."

DM says, "It'sc actually quite large, and the streets are busy with carts and travellers."

Shaborys looks around and perks up a little.

Horst asks (of Davina), "Can you recommend some honest merchant?"

DM asks, "What do you need, friend? Armor, weapons, supplies?"

Horst says, "Those all sound good"

Vraklul says, "If we're going to be getting into more fights, I should probably look into getting some armor."

DM says, "A group of tielfing youth walk by and exchange these supercool greetings in infernal with Sha before moving on."

Shaborys glances lovingly at the pile of coins we received the other night and reluctantly doles out 80 gold each to Horst and Vraklul. "From the bullywugs," she says.

Vraklul asks (of Shaborys), "Thank you -- does this mean that we're planning to split up and stop travelling together?"

Shaborys says, "Oh no. I just didn't mean to accompany you shopping."

DM says, "Davina says, "Allright, you should talk to Drong. He is a dwarven weaponsmith and an old friend. I buy all my tools from him."

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "Paying for things, meh."

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes *rubs hands* split the party"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "noooooo"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "+1 would buy from dwarf again"

DM says, "There is this kobold called Yelp who collects reviews, so if you could leave a nice one there ..."

Horst says, "I'll do my best"

DM asks, "So Davina takes you to Drong the weaponsmith. It's a few minutes away. Shaborys, what do you do?"

Shaborys spends her time pickpocketing the tourists.

[Crows-Nest] DM exclaims, "But you just gave them each 80 gold!"

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "Haha. The other travellers. Not my party."

DM says, "Okay, give me a sleight of hand"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 5 = 9

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "Oof"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Do not steal with remaining hand"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Ouch."

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys gets arrested. Bye guys.

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "It's a lawless hellhole! You'll probably just get mobbed"

DM says, "You try to cut off some travellers coinpurse, and you do one swift cut, but then he lays a heavy hand on you. "What in the nine hells ...""

Shaborys pulls out a dagger menacingly.

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "A /nice/ DM might make your target our new wizard"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "A nice DM has plans for the wizard, don't worry about it."

DM says, "The guy takes a step back. "Okay, okay, just take it easy there!""

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Oh I bet you do"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "So many plans"

DM says, "Other people on the street are whispering and pointing."

Shaborys mumbles, "Sorry, mate." and tries to slip into the crowd.

DM says, "Give me a stealth check"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 7 = 18

DM says, "Where is she? She was just here! She disappeared! Woah.""

DM says, "MEANWHILE"

Shaborys grumbles quietly as she doublesback to the shop where her friends are.

DM says, "You guys arrive at Drong's shop. It's a human-sized house, but when you enter there are weapons and tools hanging from hooks on the ceiling. perfect for a dwarf to walk below, but kinda hindering for you guys. Drong is a jovial looking dwarf with the whistes beard you've ever seen."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Armor too, or just weapons and tools?"

DM says, "He chitchats a bit with Davina, and then she mentions that you guys want to buy something."

[slingergame] DM says, "yeah, armor to"

DM asks, "Arr, happy to help, fellas. Whatcha need?"

Vraklul browses the armor for anything that might fit him within their price range -- especially, say, a nice set of scale mail.

DM says, "You find a nice set of sturdy scale mail. Nothing special, seems to be from some military armory."

DM says, "Ar, you have a good eye, my friend. It's yours for 65 gp."

Vraklul asks, "Is that a good price?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Starting every sentence with ar is the best dwarven accent I can manage"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Would it be Insight to tell if he's offering a fair price?"

DM says, "Roll it"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 2 = 8

DM says, "Seems fair"

Vraklul asks, "May I try it on?"

DM asks, "Go ahead, son. Meanwhile, what can I help you with, father?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(Also, I take it Drong isn't answering my first question about the price?)"

[slingergame] DM says, "Oh, I missed that that was in character."

[slingergame] DM says, "Yeah, he kind of glossed over it."

Vraklul tries out the scale mail, taking his time with all the straps and buckles since he's relatively new to it.

Horst says, "Your wares, while very nice, are not really what I'm looking for."

Horst says, "I'm more in the business of patching up the results of all these sharp instruments."

DM asks, "Oh? What are ya lookin' for?"

Horst says, "Oh some bandages and splints and that sort of thing."

[slingergame] Horst says, "(healer's kit)"

DM says (to vraklul), "Either you have one to many arms, or that is not how you wear that."

Shaborys slinks into the shop, appearing quietly behind Horst.

Vraklul says (to Drong), "Is there something wrong with this piece? It doesn't seem to fit quite right..."

DM says, "No you put that there - no, pull that down, no, no, twist it. There you go.""

DM says, "It's a pretty good fit, but your hair is pretty ruffled."

Vraklul exclaims, "Ah, much better!"

DM exclaims, "Like ya made it for it!"

Vraklul shows it off for Shaborys. "What do you think? Only 65 gold for the whole set."

DM says, "Davine whistles appreciatively."

Shaborys shrugs. "Looks good."

DM says, "Tell you what, ye can have it for 30 if you and your friends could help me with something."

Vraklul pays the shopkeeper. "Thank you! I trust this will work against snakes, toads and trees?"

Vraklul asks, "Oh, of course, what do you need?"

DM says, "I'm a bit worried about a friend of mine. Ladyfriend, ye understand."

Horst says, "We're quite good at finding lost folk"

Shaborys nods.

[Crows-Nest] Quarion raises an eyebrow. Ah-ha.

DM says, "Her name is Tazlynn Thrice-Slain. She lives over in Rollrock Street. Haven't seen her in a few days."

Shaborys says, "Throw in a decent dagger, and I'd be glad to help."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion was correct in his surmise.

Vraklul asks, "And you'd like us to check in on her?"

DM says, "Yes. It's kind of unusual for her to not for so long."

DM says, "show up"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "She needs the D(warf)"

DM asks, "If ye can find her, 30 gp for the armor, and for another 5 a dagger and one of those healer's kits? How does that sound?"

Horst says, "Sounds like a deal to me"

Shaborys says, "Works for me."

Vraklul says, "Sounds great to me."

DM asks, "Davina says, "I'd like to help, but I feel I would only hinder you. I'll see some of my suppliers and get us boarding. See you when you found that lass?"

Horst asks, "Sure. Where shall we find you?"

DM says, "I usually take a room at the "earnest Pilgrim""

Horst says, "Very well."

[slingergame] DM says, "Shoot, spilt water on my notes"

[slingergame] DM says, "Okay next arjwnfreltg trjvmrdnb weljerge4�lg, according to what I wrote here"

Vraklul says, "If you can give us directions to Tazlynn's house, I'd be happy to head over there right now."

DM says, "He does."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, ""HEYYYY TAZLYNNNNN" we all holler outside her door"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "So you managed to keep them dry all through the swamp, but we're inside the blacksmith's shop -- with an open flaming forge -- for five minutes, and you've managed to douse everything?"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Alas, she is no Hollaback girl"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "heh"

Shaborys rolls her eyes and scouts out the building... entrances, signs of forced entry, whatever.

Vraklul goes right to opening the front door.

DM says, "It's a small, unassuming city house, with windows (blinds closed) and flower boxes on the windows."

Shaborys steals a flower and tucks it behind her ear.

DM says, "Shaborys spots nothing out of the ordinary, while Vraklul finds the door slightly ajar."

Vraklul goes inside. "Hellooo? Tazlynn? Anybody home?"

Horst looks around to see if anyone else seems to be watching the house (or us.)

DM says, "There is a mysterious looking wizard right in the living room,"

DM says (to horst), "Roll it"

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 3 = 19

DM says, "Nope, just a house"

Vraklul exclaims (at Vraklul), "Oh, hello!"

Shaborys pulls out her dagger and hisses, "Who are you?"

Vraklul asks, "We're looking for someone called Tazlynn. Do you know her?"

Quarion says, "As a matter of fact, I was about to ask you the same question."

DM asks (of quarion), "Can you give a short description of yourself?"

Vraklul says, "Oh, no, we're just friends of a friend. Drong, the blacksmith, sent us here to check in on her."

Quarion is a pale, dark-haired wood elf, wearing rustic clothes. He has a spellbook under one arm and a quarterstaff in the other.

Quarion says (to Vraklul), "Ah, so you haven't seen her either. This is odd."

Shaborys asks (of Quarion), ""You've searched the whole house?"

Horst says, "Perhaps we can search together"

Vraklul asks, "When was the last time you saw her?"

Quarion says (to Vraklul), "I have never seen her in my life. But someone told me she lived here, and asked me to check on her."

Vraklul exclaims, "Huh, what a coincidence!"

Vraklul looks around. "Does anyone else live here?"

Quarion says, "By the way, I forgot to introduce myself. Quarion Bobdy'lhan's the name."

Quarion asks, "And you?"

Vraklul says, "Oh, I'm Vraklul Wellington! Nice to meet you."

Horst says, "Brother Horst Simov at your service."

Shaborys just nods warily.

Quarion says, "So let's get started."

Quarion says, "If something's happened to Miss Thrice-Slain, my mentor will be unhappy."

DM says, "The house looks lived in, but not abandonded. There are some dishes in the kitchen, and some painting stuff is lying around the living room. There are also rooms upstairs."

[Crows-Nest] (from Shaborys) Horst says, "And this is the thief that keeps following us around. We don't know her name."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "heh"

[Crows-Nest] Hunter waves.

[Crows-Nest] DM exclaims, "Hello!"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion waves back.

Horst asks (of Quarion), "Perhaps you could 'detect' some 'magic' in this area?"

Vraklul says, "Well, I'll go look upstairs."

Vraklul does so.

Shaborys heads upstairs, as well.

Quarion says (to Horst), "I was about to do that, but thank you for the suggestion Brother Simov."

DM says, "Upstairs is a bedroom. There a signs of a struggle."

[Crows-Nest] DM asks (of hunter), "Ready to join in?"

Shaborys looks under the bed.

Vraklul says (to Shaborys), "This doesn't look good."

Shaborys says, "No."

DM says, "Under the bed is ... nothing."

DM says, "But you can both give me a perception check"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 5 = 11

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 4 = 22

[Crows-Nest] Hunter says, "I just finished looking over the backstory I was given."

[slingergame] Horst says, "what do you halforcan eyes see"

DM says, "One of the pictures on the wall (there are pictures all around the house, by the way) seems odd."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "That's a common misconception. I actually have one completely orcish eye and one completely human one."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Oh that makes sense"

Vraklul raises an eyebrow at that particular painting.

Hunter arrives from the east.

[Crows-Nest] Quarion asks, "Hey, I wanted to cast a spell. When can I do that?"

Shaborys peers at the painting, leaning in to touch it.

[Crows-Nest] Genevieve says, "You've already cast a spell over me. ;-)"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul asks, "Since we're not in combat rounds, and I don't think there's anythign restricting you, probably any time you want?"

[Crows-Nest] Genevieve says, "Okay, I'd better shut up, because I'm not even in this game. Sorry. Just in a silly mood."

DM says (to Shaborys), "You're pretty sure there is some sort of mechanism."

Quarion is downstairs with Horst. He is about to cast a spell in order to detect magic.

Shaborys a ha.

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul exclaims (at Vieve), "Please flirt with our players *after* the game, not during!"

[Crows-Nest] DM says (to Genevieve), "On this channel it's fine"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Stairs, my favoured enemy"

Shaborys runs her finger tips over the frame, pushing in and also nudging the frame left and right on the wall.

DM says (to quartion), "Cast away"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I was expecting to find out what it was a picture *of*, but I guess that's not an important part of its role in this game :)"

DM asks, "...there is some sort of ... wire?"

Vraklul asks, "Oh, you noticed that it was crooked too?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Oh, a lovely sailboat"

DM says, "One sec"

Quarion casts the spell! Sparks crackles from his fingers, ripple out through his quarterstaff, and makes the floorboards creak with power.

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "claymore mine does, what, let's say 10d6"

DM says, "Alas, there is nothing magic in this house"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Unless you coutn that thing between Quarion and Vraklul"

Shaborys checks for traps.

Quarion says (to Horst), "Well, it seems like whatever happened here has nothing to do with magic. Good news, I suppose."

DM says (to Shaborys), "Give me a dex check"

Horst says, "Hmmm"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 5 = 16

DM says, "You plant your tongue in the corner of your mouth and veeeeery caaaarefully cut a trap wire, that would've hit you with a nasty miniature bear trap"

Shaborys whew.

DM says, "And behind the picture is some sort of safe."

Shaborys asks, "With a dial?"

DM says, "No, it has two keyhole"

DM says, "+s"

Vraklul says, "Oh, just a safe."

Shaborys pulls out a lockpicking kit and attempts to pick the locks, starting with the left (?) one.

Vraklul says, "I was hoping it might lead to a secret passage or something."

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 7 = 15

Vraklul looks to see if he can tell from the detritus which way the abductor -- assuming these are signs of an abduction -- might have taken her.

DM says (to Shaborys), "You manage to pick that one, but you have the feeling it's one of those both keys at once deals"

Shaborys grumps.

DM says (to Vraklul), "Give me an insight"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 2 = 13

DM says, "Pretty sure she was dragged downstairs"

Horst wanders upstairs

Quarion follows Horst.

DM asks, "And speaking of downstairs, what do you guys do?"

DM says, "oh"

Horst closes the front door beforehand.

Quarion asks, "We all collide in the stairs?"

Quarion says, "ilac"

DM says, "You are now 4 people in a very small bedroom"

Horst asks, "What's all this then?"

Horst says, "I have a feeling if we take that safe with us, our good dwarven friend would be able to get it open."

Vraklul says (to Others), "Ah, you're all here now."

Vraklul says, "I think someone broke in here and kidnapped Tazlynn."

Vraklul says, "They probably took her that-a-way," pointing at the direction everyone else just came from.

Quarion says, "Then we have no time to lose."

Shaborys waits until everyone trickles out and gives the room a quick search, looking under and behind all sorts of things that might be in a non described room.

DM says (to Shaborys), "Give me a perception check"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 5 = 23

DM says, "Pretty sure there's nothing hidden here."

Shaborys heads downstairs.

DM says, "apart from a small coinpurse that contains 2d20 gp"

Shaborys rolls 2 20-sided dice: 16 13 | 29

Vraklul follows the group, still looking for signs of continuing struggle and seeing if he can track which way they might have gone.

Shaborys pockets the purse before anyone sees.

Horst tries to take the entire safe.

DM says, "You are now 4 people in a somewhat smaller living room and adjacent kitchen"

Quarion heads for the kitchen.

DM says (to horst), "You need to break it out of the wall"

Horst says, "Oh well then."

DM says (to Vraklul), "Pretty sure she was dragged out the front door"

Horst says, "Perhaps one of her neighbours saw something"

Vraklul says, "Yeah, probably came through here, knocked over that vase... mussed up that rug by the front door. I think they went straight out this way into the street."

DM says (to quarion), "The kitchen still has some unwashed dishes from a dinner, beginning to be mouldy."

Quarion comes out of the kitchen.

Quarion says, "Nothing but dishes."

DM asks (of quarion), "Did you want to search the kitchen?"

Vraklul goes outside to look for any more signs.

Quarion says, "No, just check if there was anyone there."

DM says (to vraklul), "There tracks end as soon as you reach the street."

Quarion follows after Vraklul.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks (of DM), "Are there any other people out here?"

[slingergame] DM says, "There are some passer-bys."

Vraklul asks (of Passerby), "Hey, how's it going?"

DM exclaims, "Random dwarf says, "Top o' the morning!"

DM asks, "Okay, are you now all on the street?"

Shaborys is.

Horst is also.

Vraklul grins. "Nice to meetya. I'm Vraklul. Hey, do you know if anybody's heard or seen any kind of commotion around this neighborhood in the last few days?

DM asks, "It's the dwarven quarter, lad. There is always commotion. Say, what are y'all doing in that nice lady's house?"

Vraklul says, "That's just the thing, she's gone missing, and I think she's probably in danger."

Quarion says, "I was sent by a friend of hers to check on her."

DM says, "Ah, I see. Poor Tazlynn. Nice, quiet lass. Not really the friendly type."

Vraklul asks, "It looks like someone might have taken her away against her will -- do you know anyone who might have seen anything, or who might be able to help us track down what happened?"

DM says, "Well, this is a busy street, so I'm not sure anyone saw something. You could ask Drong about her, they had a thing for each other, if ye catch me drift."

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Okay, I have no idea what accent this guy has."

Vraklul says, "Yeah, he's the one who sent us here to check up on her."

Quarion asks, "Drong? Who is he?"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Obviously not Dwarvish, since he's not starting every sentence with 'Ar'."

Quarion says, "Brunhilda never mentioned any Drong."

DM says, "Ah, to bad. Didn't have many friends that one. She stayed out late at night, though. Ar."

Vraklul says (to Quarion), "Blacksmith, back that-a-way. Makes good armor, as far as I can tell."

Vraklul asks (of Dwarf), "Oh yeah? Any idea where she used to go?"

DM says, "No, sorry, lad. Need to go know. My wife has supper ready.""

DM says, "It's her day to the cooking. We switch, ye know. Equal partnership and all."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "How hard can it really be to find a dwarven prostitute"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "So I have criminal contact. Thinking maybe a tavern or something, see if there's anyone there who might know something about who would take her."

Vraklul asks, "Ah, well. Thanks anyway. Hey, if you do hear anything, can you let Drong know?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "That sounds promising"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "So my question is: is there a tavern?"

[slingergame] Horst asks, "In the dwarven part of town?"

DM says, "I will."

[slingergame] DM says, ".,Shaborys OOoh. There actually is a casino on the other side of town, called "Halfling Luck""

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Sounds good."

DM says, "So you make your way across town. The "Halfling's Luck" is a large, wooden building. You can hear the ruckus inside - gamblers, music, stuff like that."

Shaborys slinks inside and looks around, looking for someone who seems like they might be in the know. Maybe someone sitting quietly in a corner watching.

Horst stands around looking out-of-place.

DM says, "What you notice is one guy who seems to be the owner, sitting in a corner with an axe across his lap. There are like 10-20 patrons. If you don't want to try the boss, some of the dancers are standing in a corner, smoking"

Quarion listens to the music.

DM says (to quarion), "You're pretty sure this song takes some liberty with elven anatomy"

Shaborys sidles over to the dancers. "Ladies," she says with a nod.

Shaborys takes the flower out from behind her ear and presents it to the prettiest dancer.

DM says, "Hey there, horns" one of them says affectionately. "You must be new in town.""

Vraklul asks (of Horst), "So is this where Shaborys thinks they took her, or did she just decide that she needed a drink?"

DM says, "Ooh, you can't flatter me. But please keep trying.""

Shaborys says, "Just passing through. listen, I'm looking for someone. A young (?) lady named Tazlynn."

Horst says, "I think she may have a few friends in low places, is all."

Shaborys asks, "Anyone know her?"

DM says, "The dancers exchange meaningful glances. "Okay, pretty. If you're asking about her, best be prepared to deal with the boss."

Horst idly looks over some of the games of chance.

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Aww man we can't start with a boss fight"

Shaborys nods. "Thank you for your time, ladies."

DM says, " "Hey wait." She grabs your arm. "I'm pretty sure Taz was pretty much in debt to One-Axe Burton." She puts the flower back behind your ear. "Be careful out there.""

Shaborys says, "Thanks. Will do."

DM says, "A croupier says, "Hello, father. Want to see if your god smiles on you today?""

Horst says, "I don't recognize this particular game I"

Horst says, "I don't think"

DM says, "Oh, it's 3 card dead gnoll, pretty simple, listen [instructions you don't follow at all]""

Shaborys approaches the bar. "Two tankards of mead, please."

DM says (to Shaborys), "Here you go."

Horst says, "Well I've only got five pieces of gold"

Shaborys nods and forks over some coins. She takes the mead and approaches the owner witha disarming smile. "Mind if I sit?"

Quarion refrains from drinking.

DM says, "One Axe-Burton (human male, long beard, fancy clothes), looks up, "Oh, pretty tieflings can always sit with me""

Shaborys giggles and takes a seat. She proffers one tankard of mead.

DM says, "A bouncer like person approaches Quarion. "Hey, bud. No magics in here.""

DM asks, "So, you want to join the cadre of my precious dancers?"

Shaborys says, "Perhaps! But first I'd like to ask you a few questions. I'm looking for a friend."

Quarion says (to bouncer), "I've used up my magic for the day. Couldn't cast a cantrip even if I tried."

Vraklul asks (of Horst), "Is this that 'gambling' thing I've heard about?"

Horst exclaims, "I believe it is!"

Horst says, "So I guess I give this guy a gold coin..."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "What do I roll? Charisma?"

DM says, "Sounds good"

Horst says, "And then we get something"

Shaborys says (to One), "Pretty young thing by the name of Tazlynn. She's a real good friend, and I can't seem to get in touch with her."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Because I don't have any"

DM says, "As you mention Tazlynn,you see that he stiffens up. He gives a nod to his bodyguard, who stood besides him, and he shuffles off towards the bar. One-Axe says, "Listen, is this some kind of joke?""

Vraklul asks, "Hey, people tell bartenders things, don't they?"

Shaborys says (to One), "No, Sir. I wouldn't joke about something like this."

DM says (to horst), "if you want to play, give me an INT check"

DM asks (of Quarion), "CHA check?"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I'm a terrible liar."

DM says, "How, how do you know her?" says One-Axe visibly nervous."

DM says, "The bouncer grabs Quarion, "Sure my friend. Why don't you leave quietly?""

Shaborys says (to One), "Oh, we go way back."

Vraklul goes to order a drink and chat with the bartender, to see if he's ever heard anyone mention anything like the "blood-forged Chain".

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3

[slingergame] Horst says, "And then we lose money"

DM says, "As Vraklul goes to chat up the bartender, the bodyguard bumps into him. "Sorry, man, official business" And he leans over the bar to talk to the bartender."

DM says, "If you want to listen in, Perception"

DM says (to horst), "You lose 1d6 gp"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 4 = 22

Horst rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3

Vraklul says, "Mmm? Oh, sure, you go ahead. I've got time."

Horst says, "Oh, the suits have to match also"

DM says, "One Axe grabs the handle of his axe. "Well, she should've better paid her debt. It's not my fault what happened to her. I just run the casino. my brother, he ...""

Quarion tries to escape from the bouncer in order to run towards One.

Quarion asks, "What did you say?!?"

DM says, "The bodyguard says to the barkeeper, "Hey, some doll is asking about the woman Two-Axe took to the goblins. She arrived with these other idiots, I'll take care of that orc right behind me when the boss gives the signal""

Shaborys asks (of One), "Your brother...? Did her hurt her?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion asks (of DM), "Strength check?"

Shaborys asks (of One), "Listen, how much is her debt?"

DM says, "One Axe sees all the commotion and shouts, "THAT'S ENOUGH! TAKE CARE OF THESE FOOLS!""

DM says, "And everyone in the bar rolls INITIATIVE."

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 3 = 4

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 0 = 8

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "fuuuuuck"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul exclaims, "Oh boy, a brawl!"

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 - 1 = 12

DM says, "What, what is happening"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "We're being beaten up, is what is happening."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 1 = 16

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11

DM says, "So, the guy who had grabbed Quarion begins by attacking him with his scimitar"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 3 = 11

DM asks, "Does that hit?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "This is going to be gruesome."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "I believe his AC is 11"

[slingergame] DM says, "ah, bad lcuk"

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

DM says, "Quarion is sliced for 7 damage."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "You could drop Shield"

DM says, "Horst, the croupier jumps to his feet, pulls out a rapier and hacks across the table at you"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 3 = 6

Horst says, "woah hey buddy"

DM says, "*thunk*"

DM exclaims, "And Horst is up!"

[Crows-Nest] DM asks, "Earth to Quarion?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I will cast a spell."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "With my dying breath..."

Horst casts some Sanctuary on Stabby and then bravely runs away.

DM asks, "Allrighty, what does that do again?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Okay so the way Sanctuary works is that anyone targetting Stabby needs to make a Wisdom save (DC 13)"

[slingergame] Horst says, "And if fails then must retarget or pass"

DM says, "Good."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2

[slingergame] Horst says, "And the spell is a 'bonus action' so I can hrm I guess I need to Disengage and then back away another 30'"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Wait, you're trying to protect the guy attacking us?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Okay, do that"

[slingergame] Horst says, "By Stabby I mean Shaborys"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Oh! Aha."

DM says, "One Axe goes, "Die, tiefling scum!" but then just holds up his axe and a single tear runs down his cheek"

[slingergame] Horst says, "but if she takes any offensive action then it falls"

[slingergame] Horst says, "hahaha"

Quarion casts Thunderwave, coughing out blood with every breath! Sparks fly from his fingers and then a wave of thunderous force sweeps out from him, attacking all within a 15 foot cube.

DM says (to quarion), "It's not your turn"

Quarion says, "waah"

(From Quarion) Time flows backwards.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks (of Quarion), "I believe you rolled a 1 for initiative?"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "YeS."

DM says, "The bodyguard at the bar turns round and draws his mace in the same motion. He seems kinda pissed that Vraklul is not surprised."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 4 = 9

DM says, "he is so angry he misses, a ntion Vraklul is intimately familiar with."

DM says, "Shaborys, you're up"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Man, the memories."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Mostly memories of snakes."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Delicious, delicious snakes."

[slingergame] Horst says, "indeed it is so"

Shaborys disengages from the boss and runs to some slightly less crowded area where she can use a bow next turn.

Shaborys says, "(if one exists)"

DM says (to sharborys), "You can jump on the dancer table with the pole."

Shaborys does so!

DM says, "That's your turn. Quarion, you're up."

Quarion casts Thunderwave, coughing out blood with every breath! Sparks fly from his fingers and then a wave of thunderous force sweeps out from him, attacking all within a 15 foot cube. This reckless move will have... consequences.

DM asks (of Quarion), "What do those affected role?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Huh. Wouldn't I have gotten a turn at some point?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Shoot, that's right, sorry."

[slingergame] DM asks, "okay, if we just tack you on at the end?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "You're so damn stealthy"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "I guess -- I don't suppose my turn should have come before the guy with the mace, should it?"

[slingergame] DM says, "No"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "OK."

Quarion says (to DM), "They roll constitution. On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 thunder damage and is pushed 10 feet away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn�t pushed."

[slingergame] DM says, "right afterwards"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 1 = 12

DM asks, "What's my DC?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Do any of us need to roll this save?"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Well, I can protect only 2 of you from the effets of the evocation."

[slingergame] DM says, "No"

[slingergame] DM says, "But some poor patrons"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "In addition, unsecured objects that are completely within the area of effect are automatically pushed 10 feet away from you by the spell�s effect, and the spell emits a thunderous boom audible out to 300 feet."

[slingergame] Horst says, "looks like DC12 to me"

DM says, "So, you send the bandit that you attack flying, as you do to some poor other guests. Chairs are hurled through the air, and it rains coins and poker chips for a moment."

DM says, "Roll damage"

Quarion rolls 2 -sided dice: 1 1 | 2

Quarion says, "oops"

Quarion rolls 2 8-sided dice: 2 5 | 7

DM says, "The bandit gets up, but not very fast or surely"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I rolled a zero-side die? Weird."

Quarion asks, "Do I have a move left?"

DM says, "You do"

Quarion whacks the bandit on the skull with his quarterstaff. 'Take that!!!'

DM says, "That's not a move."

Quarion says, "Oh."

DM says, "In fact, it's the bandit's turn."

[slingergame] Horst says, "getting good at this DMing stuff"

Quarion unwhacks the bandit, time flowing backwards.

DM says, "But he just throws up his hands. "I AM NOT GETTING PAID ENOUGH FOR THIS! AM I SHOUTING? I CANT TELL!""

DM says, "The croupier runs after Horst, but I believe Horst ran 30 feet."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Wait, is this the same bandit who attacked him before?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Getting a second turn?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "So... am I sitting out this combat or something?"

[slingergame] DM says, "New round. Fuck. I forgot you again."

[slingergame] DM says, "Sorry, you're my favorite player I swear! Roll it."

Vraklul exclaims (at Bodyguard), "You will help us find Tazlynn and bring her back SAFELY or you will PAY!"

Vraklul rages and attacks him (recklessly).

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(Reckless attack means I get advantage.)"

[slingergame] DM exclaims, "Reckless away!"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 5 = 21

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 5 = 19

DM says, "That hits"

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 5 | 5 + 5 = 10

DM says, "Yeah, he felt that."

DM says, "You wanna move? I guess not."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Nah, this seems like a good place to stand."

DM says, "Quarion's bandit blabla what he just said."

DM says, "The croupier runs after Horst, but I believe Horst ran 30 feet."

DM says, "So he ends up next to him, but with no attack left."

DM asks, "Horst?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Time for Ron Perlman to kick ass."

Horst says, "Horst asks his god very nicely to please heal up their wizard with a Healing Word"

Horst rolls 1 4-sided die: 4 | 4 + 6 = 10

Horst says, "Quarion heals up."

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "*Our* wizard? But we just met this guy!"

DM asks, "Yay! Wanna move away from the croupier?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I mean, I am all for healing this almost complete stranger."

Horst says, "That was /also/ a bonus action, so I disengage again and run away some more and am I outside yet"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "But I don't think we want to be taking responsibility for him just yet. Who knows what crazy thing he might do next?"

Quarion has stopped bleeding.

DM says, "Oh, I see. Yes, you are standing in the door now."

Horst says, "Ok"

DM says, "One Axe runs towards Shaborys on her dancer table, and that's all he wrote."

DM says, "The bodyguard is almost as angry as Vraklul, but as he has no barbarian levels, that doesn't help him."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 4 = 15

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "A hit."

DM asks, "Does that hit with the new AC?"

DM says, "Aha"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Also, since I was reckless, he'd have advantage."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 2 = 3

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "But he hit anyway."

[slingergame] Horst says, "I've got enough reck for both of us"

DM asks, "Vraklul?"

Vraklul exclaims (at Bodyguard), "Surrender!"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Another reckless attack."

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 5 = 21

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 5 = 25

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Woo, critical!"

DM says, "Bodyguard says to "Vraklul give it your best sho - AARGH"

[slingergame] DM says, "Woo"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Which, with Savage Attack, means I roll the damage die *three* times."

Vraklul rolls 3 12-sided dice: 9 6 12 | 27 + 5 = 32

DM asks, "Do you want to kill him or knock him out?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Knock him out."

DM says, "Vraklul smashes his enemy with his axe hilt, and as he's going down, breaks a tankard over his head."

DM says, "Shaborys, you're up"

Shaborys aims her bow at One Axe and lets go with an arrow.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 5 = 6

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Shit."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "*bounce*"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Shabby aim."

DM says, "She hits an innocent floorboard two days from retirement."

DM says, "Quarion, you're up"

Quarion runs towards One-Axe, making use of his newly regained vitality.

DM asks, "Like, right next to him?"

Quarion says, "Yes."

DM says, "Okay"

DM says, "One Axe is up. He tries to take a swing at Shaborys"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 2 = 18

Shaborys ouch!

[slingergame] DM says, ""Ouch"

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

DM exclaims, "Horst!"

Horst takes a quick glance around outside. Anyone seem to be heading this way?

DM says, "You see a suspicous looking character hanging out outside the door. Seems to be some sort of bouncer who's not that inerested in joining in."

Horst says, "Yo, 'sup"

Horst goes with Dodge.

[slingergame] Horst says, "which is attacks against me have Disadv."

[slingergame] DM says, "Sure"

[slingergame] Horst says, "And that's it"

DM says, "Croupier guy turns towards Vraklul, but doesn't seem very confident about his chances. Nevertheless, he bravely attacks."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 3 = 21

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "A hit."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 4 | 4 + 1 = 5

DM says (to Vraklul), "It's your turn"

Vraklul says (to Croupier), "You don't have to do this! Stand down and we'll let you live."

Vraklul, in the meantime, attacks recklessly.

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 5 = 19

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 5 = 6

DM says, "Sorry man, I really need this job to pay for my sister's operation"

DM says, "That hits"

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 3 | 3 + 5 = 8

DM says, "He's "standing""

DM asks, "Shaborys?"

Vraklul sighs. "Why do they always want to do things the hard way?"

Shaborys drops her bow, draws her shortsword and tries to run One Axe through.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 5 = 24

DM says, "That hits"

Shaborys rolls 1 6-sided die: 4 | 4 + 3 = 7

DM says, "Yeah, he felt that"

DM asks, "Quarion?"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Where am I in this freeze-frame of action?"

Shaborys says something rude in Infernal.

[slingergame] DM says, "Standing next to One-Axe"

Quarion whacks One-Axe in the teeth with his quarterstaff, swinging it around with all his strength.

Quarion rolls 2 6-sided dice: 6 4 | 10

DM says, "roll it"

Quarion rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3

DM says, "That's not an attack roll"

Quarion says, "oops"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4

DM says, "I am not sure which system you are playing, friend"

DM says, "That's a miss"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Then what are the hit dice for?"

[slingergame] DM says, "IF you hit"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "OOOH okay"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "sorry"

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "I guess I'm hanging back for now?"

DM says, "One Axe tries to decide if to attack the meddling wizard or the tiefling"

[slingergame] Luthian, Hunter.

[slingergame] DM says (to luthian), "One-Axe was about to send you out when all this kerfuffle happened."

[slingergame] DM says, "But you didn't feel like joining in. And now there's this cleric outside the door."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "There's the roll to hit, which is 1d20 + some bonus, the roll to do damage, which is based on the weapon type, and then there are your hit points, which are determined by your hit die."

DM says, "And he takes a swing at Quarion"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 2 = 8

DM says, "But misses"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Overconfidence. Always my fatal flaw."

DM asks, "Horst?"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Okay, I'll go ahead and act like I'm one of the city guard, be all "what the bloody snockering blahdeeblah is going on here?!""

Horst says, "I, uhh, I'd suggest you go get some backup guards before you go in there, sir"

Horst says, "But I don't actually stop this guy from going in"

DM says, "(This guy does not look like city guard at all)"

Horst says, "Well it's a rough town"

Horst says, "I ready my action to attack and/or stop any of the bad guys who try to attack me or flee the casino"

DM says, "Meanwhile, (chat away while we finish this), the croupier takes another swing at Valklul"

Horst says, "But I don't stop people barging in"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 3 = 21

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "A hit."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5 + 1 = 6

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "I'm really glad I'm not fighting that guy now"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "hahah"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Heh."

[slingergame] DM says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Fortunately, at level 2, my tanking has kicked in."

DM asks, "Vrak, your response?"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "I still have relatively crappy AC, but I can soak damage like a sponge."

Vraklul naturally responds in kind (recklessly).

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 5 = 25

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 5 = 10

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul exclaims, "Another crit!"

DM says, "YOuch"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "I like this reckless attack thing."

Vraklul rolls 3 12-sided dice: 7 8 6 | 21 + 5 = 26

[Crows-Nest] DM asks, "I assume you knock this guy out as well?"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "(Also aiming to knock him out if possible.)"

DM says, "Vraklul does that thing where he disarms his enemy, and both look at the rapier flying through the air, and when it comes down, the croupier sees Vraklul's fist coming towards him."

DM asks, "Shaborys?"

Shaborys stabs One Axe again.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 5 = 23

DM says, "that hits"

Shaborys rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2 + 3 = 5

DM says, "Wait, you can sneak attack"

Shaborys rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5

DM asks, "So that'S 11?"

Shaborys says, "10"

DM says, "He sure is gonna miss that kidney"

DM asks, "Quarion?"

Quarion tries to whack One-Axe in the teeth again with his quarterstaff.

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10

DM says, "Doesn't hit."

DM says, "One Axe looks around, sees that all his cronies are dead, and drops his axe. "Parl�?""

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Darn."

Quarion says (to One), "You mean parley."

Shaborys asks, "Where is the girl?"

Quarion asks, "WHERE IS TAZLYNN THRICE SLAIN?"

Vraklul, while they're handling the talking, looks to see if any innocent bystanders were injured in the fight.

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Loads."

DM says, "Listen, she had lot of debt - and we knew she was never gonna be able to pay, so when that mad Hobgoblin asked for her, we saw our chance - We? I mean my brother! Two-Axe, he saw a chance to get rich off this after all.""

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "They're all buried under furniture."

DM says (to vraklul), "Oh boy yes. There are 3 people bleeding profusely from some crazy wizard's thunderwave."

Shaborys asks, "What hobgoblin? Where is he?"

Vraklul tries to stabilize the ones in the most serious trouble.

Quarion feels remorse.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Rolling Medicine."

DM says, "Patrons stream out, now that the combat is ovcer."

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 + 4 = 16

DM says, "Two-AXe, he - he took her to the Goat Clan a few days ago."

Horst comes back in, blinking from the sun, and bandages some people up.

DM says, "Please don't kill me, it was all my brother's idea!""

Quarion says, "I have the Medicine Skill."

Quarion joins Vraklul.

DM says, "Everyone who wants can bandage up some patrons (and bad guys)"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15

DM asks (of Luthian), "What do you do?"

Shaborys asks, "Where is the Goat Clan?"

Horst also takes his 3gp back.

Vraklul, once the bad guys are also stabilized, ties them up.

DM exclaims, "They have a secret cave, somewhere to the north, in the foothills. I don't know, my brother always goes!"

Shaborys is running away.

Quarion takes care of whoever is left.

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "whaa"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Let use this for a short break"

Vraklul asks (of Horst), "Hey, it looks like some helpless folks got caught in all this mess -- do you have anything in your bag of magical tricks that can help them out?"

Horst says, "As it turns out..."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Oh, she got disconnected. I had initially read that ohomemsg literally."

Luthian blinks. "Hey, hey, hey... Secret cave? I saw something about a cave on a map, once upon a time.'

[slingergame] Quarion says (to DM), "I have the Medicine skill, I rolled 1d20 and got 15"

Horst calls upon the mighty might of Ilmater to heal up to 10 people by 1hp.

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "So did I manage to bandage up the remaining wounded?"

DM says, "You all heal the remaining folks, who are all very thankful to you."

Horst says, "Take this opportunity to turn your wretched lives around and embrace the righteousness of Ilmater, you doers of evil."

DM says, "But they have some reservations towards Quarion. Not because of their wounds, but because they were winning and you overturned the table."

Shaborys arrives from the east.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "ARGH"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Is there a way to recap the room?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "It's okay everything's good"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "You didn't miss anything. We bandaged up the wounded and tied up the bad guys."

[slingergame] Horst says, "yes; @recap #dtt 24"

[slingergame] Horst says, "(or whatever # of lines)"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Thanks"

[slingergame] Luthian has also kinda-sorta finished his sheet, so he might be joining tonight. Probably. Can polish things up afterwards.

Horst asks, "And where might we find this brother of yours?"

DM says, "He, he took this dwarven woman to the goblin cave day before yesterday"

Quarion curses. 'If I hadn't taken that detour, I would have arrived in time to save her!'

DM exclaims, "HALT! NOBODY LEAVES THE ROOM!"

Quarion spins around to see who it is!

DM exclaims, "It's the fuzz!"

Shaborys hides behind something.

DM says, "The city guard arrives, 10 man strong, and looks around the chaos."

Vraklul says (to Guard), "It's OK, fellas. We've got things under control now."

DM says (to Shaborys), "You can roll if you like"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Stealth?"

DM says, "One guard grabs Vraklul by the arm. "We ask the questions here, scum""

[slingergame] DM says, "Yep"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 7 = 27

Vraklul asks, "Sure, sure -- what do you want to ask about?"

DM says, "What happened here? Spit it out."

DM says, "Meanwhile, the captain goes to have a chat with One-Axe."

Vraklul says, "We came in here looking for a missing woman -- her name's 'Tazlynn' -- and while we were asking around, trying to gather information, some folks here got angry and started a fight."

Vraklul says, "It looks like there was a kidnapping, and they know who's behind in."

Vraklul gestures to the tied-up bad guys.

DM says, "The guard eyes you. "You're not from around here, are you? We better arrest you before we sort this out."

Quarion says, "One of them attacked me with a scimitar and I accidentally cast the wrong spell."

Vraklul exclaims, "Me? No, I'm from the Good Valley!"

Luthian stands off to one side, trying to keep an ear open for information without seeming all that hey-I'm-eavesdropping-on-y'all...

DM says (to Vraklul), "So unless you resist, you're put in irons"

Vraklul says, "But hey, can you help us out? We could really use you guys, to help us rescue this woman from the goblins..."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I'll resist, but not attack."

DM says, "I don't care what your mother is doing with the goblins, wildling."

DM asks (of horst), "What are you doing throughout all this?"

[slingergame] Luthian dies.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "If they want to get the shackles on me, they'll need a successful grapple."

DM says (to Shaborys), "You snuck out of the house."

Horst says, "I'm just kinda keeping an eye on things, trying not to draw any attention to myself"

DM says, "The guard waves two of his buddies over. "Hey, this one is giving us trouble.""

Horst says, "Gentlemen, gentlemen"

DM says (to luthian), "You can hear One-Axe and the captain discuss the size of the bribe to cover this up."

Vraklul asks, "I'm kinda starting to get a bit annoyed here -- are you going to help us stop this kidnapping or what? Isn't that what your job is about?"

Horst says, "I'm sure you didn't expect to find me in this wretched hive"

Horst says, "But I am, in fact, Lord Simov of the noble Simovs"

DM says, "The guard says, "It is indeed odd to find a priest of Ilmater here."

DM says, "All the guards straighten up a bit as you mention your noble heritage."

Horst says, "And I'm sure they'd be happy to pay for any civic damages you may uncover in the course of your investigation"

Horst says, "Now if you're quite done pestering my servants, I rather need a bath."

Luthian grins to himself and nods, more at One-Axe's presence and conversation than at Horst's comments.

DM says, "They are kind of starstruck and let go of Vraklul."

Horst says, "Come along, then," and Horst calmly but quickly walks the heck away from there."

DM says, "Nobody stops you."

Vraklul smirks, shrugs and follows him out.

Quarion follows also.

DM says, "One Axe shoots an evil eye at Luthian. He doesn't seem to happy with the fact that he didn't join in the combat."

Horst says, "I'm really sorry about that, Vraklul, but it seemed like a good idea."

Shaborys lingers outside the door. She eyes Horst curiously.

DM says, "Shaborys melds out of the Sahdows."

DM says (to luthian), "You think you hear the words "Scapegoat ... new here ... never liked anyway...""

Quarion says (to Horst), "Brother Simov, thank you."

Vraklul says (to Horst), "Hey, whatever works. I don't care if I'm the servant or the lord."

Vraklul asks (of Shaborys), "So while I was going around with the bandages, did you figure out where it is we need to go next?"

(From Luthian) The blood runs from Luthian's face, his expression going from perky to get-my-brown-pants over the course of a few seconds. He puts a bit of distance between himself and One-Eye, trying not to make it obvious that he's fearful of the man.

DM says, "So that weird guy you met earlier meets you outside."

Shaborys says, "We need to go north, to the foothills."

DM asks (of luthian), "Can you give a short description of your character?"

Shaborys says, "There's a cave."

Vraklul asks (of Shaborys), "Is that the goblin cave? Or the goat cave? Or both?"

[slingergame] DM says, "I think can do maybe 20 minutes more"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "There's always a cave. Or a fjord or a canal. Or a crevasse."

Shaborys asks, "Booooooth...?"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "That sounds good."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Ok"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Yeah this might be a good time to start wrapping things up"

Horst says, "I think we owe Drong a short update and then ourselves a long nap"

Shaborys nods.

Vraklul says, "Or at least dinner. I forgot to get anything to eat in there."

Quarion is starving.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "So let's say we do that: we go back to Drong, fill him in, replenish our supplies, get dinner, and then set off?"

Horst looks Luthian up and down.

[slingergame] Horst says, "I need/should go down for a long 8-hour rest"

[slingergame] DM says, "I'm kind off waiting for Luthian here to mention again that he knows where the cave is"

[slingergame] Horst says, "I know we run the risk of her dying but we also run the risk of us dying"

[slingergame] DM says, "Long rest sounds good"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Ah, you need to replenish your spells?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "OK."

Luthian is a tallish sort of guy; cropped brown hair, green eyes, moderately nice skin. Not a whole lot of time in the sun, but not necessarily marshmallow pale. He glances around to the others. "That cave you're looking for? I've seen it before, I know where it is. Saw it once on a map, I mean."

Shaborys asks, "So you'll take us there?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Will this mysterious 'Luthian' guy be silently following us on our walk back?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Timing."

Horst says, "We know of a good inn here in town if you'd like some dinner."

Luthian offers a shrug. "Yeah, I guess so." And then the mention of dinner gets his stomach grumbling. "...Yeah, dinner would be nice. Maybe a nice pie."

[slingergame] Luthian </totallynotareferencetohisplayedby> XD

DM says, "Yeah, you take Luthian to the "earnest Pilgrim", where Davina awaits. She has already secured rooms, and, as she listens to your story, secures a huge dinner for everyone."

Horst says, "Huzzah"

Quarion says, "Cheers."

DM says, "She is happy to meet your news friends"

Shaborys makes a quiet "woo" in response to the cheering.

Horst kinda leaves out all the stuff about him playing the noble card.

DM says, "When she hears of your next plans, she says that she'll wait here for you, but adventuring isn't really her cup of tea."

DM says, "Plus she has the shop, her husband and her kids to worry about."

Shaborys presents Davina with a slightly-wilted flower.

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Also, much appreciated for the indulgence, all. I'll polish off my character sheet, likely, before the next meeting."

DM says, "But, she rummages in her chest and gives everyone of you potion of greater healing."

Vraklul asks, "Thanks -- what's this?"

Horst says, "Many thanks."

Shaborys nods and tucks the potion away in one of her many pouches.

Luthian blinks, and tucks his newfound potion away. "Many thanks, kind woman.."

Quarion is at a loss, since he has no bag.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Well, looks like we don't need Horst anymore."

Quarion says, "I feel silly."

[slingergame] Horst says, "So long, suckers"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Aw"

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "Why wouldn't we need Horst?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Luthian), "It was a joke: he's the cleric, and one of his main responsibilities is to heal injured members of the party."

[slingergame] DM says, "One of these heals 4d+4"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Ah."

DM says, "Thank you, for being such nice companions, and such heroes."

[slingergame] Luthian dies. Just typed 'inv', expecting to see his D&D inventory. XD

DM says, "Davina blinks at Quarion. "Oh, um, sorry, I can't help you there.""

[slingergame] Horst says, "I trust we've not levelled-up"

DM says, "It's hard to tell on a Dragonborn face, but you think she smirks."

[slingergame] DM says, "Nope."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "4dwhat+4?"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Did she like the flower?"

[slingergame] DM says, "4d4+4"

DM says, "It's hard to tell on a Dragonborn face, but you think she smiled."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Aww"

Vraklul asks (of Quarion), "Do you need to go shopping for a pair of trousers with pockets before we set out?"

DM says, "And she put it between some of her scales where her ears would be."

Vraklul asks (of Quarion), "Or maybe just a backpack?"

Horst says, "You could tuck it under a pointy hat"

Quarion says (to Vraklul), "Backpack would do. I had to travel light to get here."

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Wizard beard of holding?"

[slingergame] Quarion dies of laughter.

[slingergame] Horst asks, "So did we want to fill in Drong or what?"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "yeah"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Sure, let's do that."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Maybe he has a backpack?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yeah, you fill in Drong on your progress. He is kind of worried, but happy you found something out and weren't intimidated by One-Axe. (Though Two-Axe is the more dangerous brother). He gives you the armor, the dagger, the healer's kit and throws in a backpack for Quarion."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Yay."

[slingergame] Horst says, "woo"

DM says, "And after a long rest, you set out towards the foothills. But what is this, some strange writing appears in the air, it seems to say ..."

DM says, "TO BE CONTINUED"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I assume we can pick up some cheap rations on our way back to the inn as well, to refill what we've used up."

[slingergame] DM says, "Yeah, I won't mess with rations or arrows and stuff"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Good game everyone"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Thanks. It was awesome."

[slingergame] Shaborys woo.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Thanks"

[slingergame] Luthian woooos.

[slingergame] Quarion woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooos.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Also, I fear neither One-Axe nor his brother Two-Axe."

[slingergame] Hunter rips off adventureface. <3 XD

[slingergame] DM says, "Sorry I was a bit scatterbrained. Bit hard having five of you running around."

[slingergame] Horst says, "mmhmmm"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Because *I*, my friends, posses *Three* Axes."

[slingergame] Hunter says, "And I probably didn't help much, either."

[slingergame] DM exclaims (at Vraklul), "You haven't met the sister!"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "I was overconfident, but that was all in character."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "She better not be called Four-Axe, or else I'm quitting this party and running away."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "There's no way I could stand up to that."

[slingergame] DM says, "Ah, you might run away with her"

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Together, we'd be Seven-Axe! We'll be unstoppable!"

[slingergame] DM says, "So, nice game everyone. Glad you had fun."

[slingergame] Quarion smiles.

[slingergame] Horst asks, "next game in a couple weeks?"

[slingergame] DM says, "I won't be here next week, so our regular schedulded programme returns in two weeks."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "on the 12th"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "of August"

[slingergame] DM says, "With an episode called DEATH AWAITS IN GOAT CAVE"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Sounds good; next weekend is a long weekend here"

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Thanks!"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "This is a well-paced campaign."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "I remember my first D&d on the MUD. 3 weeks to escape from prison."

[slingergame] Hunter asks, "So, I have two weeks to fine-tune things?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yeah, please let me know if you have any (constructive) criticims."