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Post by malkav565 on Sept 22, 2010 19:09:54 GMT -5
"I do believe we have met before. You seem to be beset by enemies. What have you done to anger so many?"After a long pause, he gruffly mutters, "So what should I call you folks? Warriors, Mystics? You certainly aren't Wisemen. Even if dragons were real, I doubt you would stand a chance against a whole army."
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 22, 2010 20:04:19 GMT -5
"I agree I am consistent. I consistently get confused by you, and I consistently castrate our foes."
Rin chuckles and pulls out his whip to crack it really quickly.
"Granted even chaos has it's patterns. They are really big ones but still."
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Post by flak on Sept 22, 2010 23:18:57 GMT -5
Sangrias looks at Za'era with a scornful look, ignoring her hand. "Don't get the fool's hopes up." He stands and places his swordhand on his hilt, looking around at the surrounding people.
"As far as I can see, you haven't even begun to show me why I should trust you, beyond empty promises of 'dragonarmies' and this 'Takhisis'. And messengers of Good?" Sangrias shakes his head. "You've done nothing of the sort. You have a man repenting for harming innocents right before me!"
Sangrias then pauses, pointing a finger at the birdman. "You even kicked him down towards certain death! If someone managed to silence you, he would be dead. Although, from what I've seen of you all so far..." snarling as Nine's words as he does so "...this world would be better off."
"As for why I'm beset by so many, that is MY business. There is nothing more for you to know."
Sangrias then folds his arms and closes his eyes, deep in thought. "However, I must thank you for your actions, even if you did not know the situation. However, I must remain silent. Otherwise, others like Donny would be set in harm's way."
"This does NOT mean I trust you. Your friends so far have done no action that speaks of 'good'."
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Post by madelaine on Sept 22, 2010 23:36:45 GMT -5
"It is your choice."
Za'era pulls back her hand as it is denied.
"You can stay here and get yourself killed by the lizardmen or you stay with us and at least have a chance to survive this place. I do not care. It is your fate not mine but I know which would be the better choice if I would be you."
She shrugs and leaves Sangrias alone. He seems just another human who has no idea and a male one as well. No wonder.
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Post by Andre on Sept 23, 2010 7:45:46 GMT -5
(one thing the PC's would all be able to gather based on the exchange of words between Beni .. the assassin who fell down the hole .. and Sangrias last FG game session.. Adam especially would be aware of this given he saved Sangrias from another assassin, based on his observations of Sangrias's demeanor six months ago in the Inn of the Last Home.. basically from the other PC's point of view it wouldn't be too difficult to figure out that Sangrias is being hunted, probably by some sort of organization, an organization that managed to get to his family and kidnap them all.. said organization (in the form of Beni) almost executed his brother donovan right before Sangrias's very eyes.. basicallly Sangrias comes across as paranoid as all HELL , " everyone's out to get me I can't rest I can't sleep" kind of thing )
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Post by Andre on Sept 23, 2010 7:47:31 GMT -5
(I should have XP and session recap up by Fri night at the latest but basically here's what Eolaer and Nine missed :
The resting place of the city's lost inhabitants, the Hall of Ancestors houses the ancient tombs and sarcophagi of long dead priests and kings. The tombs are in a state of disorder, having been looted by intruders. The eastern floor has fallen away, leaving a large hole from which a thick white mist rises. The stone floor is buckled. The air here is cold and damp. The walls drip with condensation. Broken streets branch out from this area, leading to various parts of the city. Dim light shines up through the floor. A vast hall stretches to the east. The ceiling, heavily reinforced, stands solidly above, but below, the floor has fallen away in several places. Hot mists, carrying the odor of decay, rise through the holes in the floor. ******************************************** " Come to the old ruins in the Swamp of Xak Tsaroth if you want your brother to live " The note had been short, terse and to the point... not a surprise... at one point Beni and Sangrias had been like brothers... he overlooked Sangrias's distaste for killing and Beni overlooked his distaste for how freely Beni killed... they'd saved each others lives more times than one could count, drunk more rounds of ale together than they can remember.. at one point the best of friends... And now look at the two of them... Beni with a sword to Sangrias's oldest brother's throat, Donovan... tense, dangerous... Sangrias didn't know which way Beni was going to jump...if he made any sudden movements Beni would slit Donovan's throat. Beni has tears in his eyes.. his voice is all choked up... " WHY Sangrias? After all we did for you my brother of shadows... the old man took you in, gave you a home, put food on your table... made you what you are today.. and it wasn't enough to murder him... you had to kill Violetta.. VIOLETTA Sangrias! That sweet, sweet girl... why the hell did you save her life if you were just going to kill her life? " Sangrias bows his head for a moment, closing his eyes... sweet, innocent Violetta... he'd taken a poisoned arrow for her once... and now she was dead, dead like the rest of her brothers and sisters, dead like the old man who'd given him a life off the streets, saved his family from poverty... " For the last time Beni I DIDN'T DO IT ! " Sangrias says gruffly , his own voice thick with emotion. " You know how it works... everyone in The Family uses Sword and Spell ...how many times have we changed our appearance ? A little bit of magic and you look just like someone else.." " They found your knife there Sangrias... YOUR knife! It was sticking out of Violetta's chest when we found it..." Beni is shaking, the hand holding the sword trembling with emotion.. " They STOLE it from me Beni !" Sangrias cries out in an anguished voice. " Look at me.. LOOK AT ME ! I wouldn't do that to The Family.. you KNOW that..." ********************************************************* You all hear the voices , the conversation.. sneaking ahead you're able to peer behind a corner, watch the scene before you.. neither of the armed men nor the other man being held hostage appear to have seen you yet... the one holding a sword to the man's throat has long dark hair, dark eyes,pale skin, very good looking (16 Appearance, "model" level good looks) .. the anguished man speaking to him is ruggedly good looking (14 Appearance - see Sangrias entry in Heroes of the Lance part of the forum for more information ) .. . the poor fellow with the sword to his throat has been stripped naked... kind of cute (13 Appearance) but more so for being buff than because of his face... Adam knows this ' Sangrias'... it was less than six months ago in Solace, the Inn of the Last Home.. a man with dark shadows of pain and fear in his eyes, sitting huddled at the bar, tensing every time the door opened...
The rest is detailed up above in my very first post on this thread but to fill in the gaps... Eolaer charged into action when I ran him as an NPC, rolled a "1", tripped and almost fell down the big gaping hole in the room, managing to grab on to the edge of the hole by his fingertips... Rin then kicked Eolaer down the hole and cast feather fall on Eolaer as he fell.. Za'era panicked seeing the staff going down the drain, literally, since the blue crystal staff was on Eolaer's back , and jumped after Eolaer... Eolaer managed to grab a rocky outcropping 50 feet down , Za'era hanging on to him.. Nine used his boots of teleportation to zap himself down to Eolaer and Za'era and take the blue crystal staff and grappling hook from Nine, hook used to get Za'era and Eolaer back up.. Eolaer and Nine then tried to punch Rin's lights out - fists, no subdual damage - and missed...)...
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Post by flak on Sept 23, 2010 9:38:25 GMT -5
Sangrias unfolds his arms and once again grips his sword hilt. ".. And to think my brother was charmed by such a heartless woman." Smirking for a moment, he quickly reverts to his usual stern look.
"In my family, trust is everything. In everything we do, we rely on one another to help, protect, and save ourselves."
Sangrias bows his head and closes his eyes, then looks to the pit in the room, where Beni plummeted to his death. "That trust was broken, and many died because of it."
"To ensure that no more must fall... It is for that reason I must follow you."
Sangrias then points with his free hand at Nine. "And if what this kagonesti says is true, that you do indeed fight for the sake of the world..." Sangrias snickers, "...it will take more than the will of false gods just to make sure you don't accidentally tear it apart."
Baring his slightly fanged teeth in a smile, he exults "You must be mad if you think your foolish little group were able to challenge dragons!"
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 23, 2010 9:50:20 GMT -5
"Well thats kinda what I said when we first heard about them, but hey why not. Atleast when we die will have a great excuse for it."
Rin plops himself on the ground and stares at everyone.
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Post by flak on Sept 23, 2010 10:04:55 GMT -5
Sangrias, still smiling, looks to Rin. "You may be right, Bird. However, I don't plan on dying to a myth."
"Ah. I do so forget my manners. I am Sangrias Lynneth, as you no doubt gathered from my foolish brother." He bows in respect, his hand still by his sword.
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 23, 2010 11:06:24 GMT -5
"Well if we're doing full name Introductions, I'm Aintak Rinata Velasun. Rin for short and this it Tani."
Rin points to the other talking bird.
"Hmm fangs you a vampire or something? If so could you refrain from sucking out Rin's blood he needs it."
Rin chuckles.
"Hush Tani you Know vampires are myths just like dragons, Kenku, wild magic and talking crows."
Tani raises a claw on her foot.
"Oh yeah nevermind, he's just and odd ball who sharpens his teeth."
"Good girl, anyway take it from me dragons are real. Don't make the mistake they made and dismiss them even after I say they are real."
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Post by malkav565 on Sept 23, 2010 16:17:16 GMT -5
"Fair enough. Your secrets are indeed your own. I am not concerned with your motivations - I simply ask that you behave yourself with as little bloodshed as possible. It's a personal favor I ask. Think of it as repayment for saving your life - we are even."
"These men and women are crude, but they are learning, slowly. Do not judge them for what they are, but what they might be - heroes."
"As for me, you have nothing to fear and I ask nothing of you. If you wish to travel with us in safety, feel free. I would recommend you leave before we reach the dragon's lair, however."
Sangrias looks at Za'era with a scornful look, ignoring her hand. "Don't get the fool's hopes up." He stands and places his swordhand on his hilt, looking around at the surrounding people. "As far as I can see, you haven't even begun to show me why I should trust you, beyond empty promises of 'dragonarmies' and this 'Takhisis'. And messengers of Good?" Sangrias shakes his head. "You've done nothing of the sort. You have a man repenting for harming innocents right before me!"Sangrias then pauses, pointing a finger at the birdman. "You even kicked him down towards certain death! If someone managed to silence you, he would be dead. Although, from what I've seen of you all so far..." snarling as Nine's words as he does so "...this world would be better off.""As for why I'm beset by so many, that is MY business. There is nothing more for you to know."Sangrias then folds his arms and closes his eyes, deep in thought. "However, I must thank you for your actions, even if you did not know the situation. However, I must remain silent. Otherwise, others like Donny would be set in harm's way.""This does NOT mean I trust you. Your friends so far have done no action that speaks of 'good'."
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Post by madelaine on Sept 23, 2010 17:16:05 GMT -5
Sangrias unfolds his arms and once again grips his sword hilt. ".. And to think my brother was charmed by such a heartless woman." Smirking for a moment, he quickly reverts to his usual stern look. She turns her head and looks over her shoulder and replies with an emotionless and cold voice. "If I would wanted to bring harm to your brother then he would either kneel to my feet by now or he would be dead but for sure he would not carry the only weapon I had beside the crossbow at my belt knowing quite well that I am almost out of bolts. Go back from where you came and wait not just for your brother being slaughtered but yourself as well after you were made to watch him die. Because this is what will happen if we will fail. I saw what will come if we fail and what will happen if we succeed in my visions. Visions sent by Mishkaal. I do not expect that you believe me... or us but when the lizardmen will overrun your land and the dragons scorch the earth you walk upon then you will remember back to this day and beg that you would have trusted us and at least would have tried to change your fate." She turns her head away from him and adds. "Beside this you would be dead by now if we would have been sent to kill you. We would not waste time with saving your brother and telling stories."
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Post by madelaine on Sept 23, 2010 17:24:16 GMT -5
"These men and women are crude, but they are learning, slowly. Do not judge them for what they are, but what they might be - heroes."
Za'era shakes her head in disappointment and says to herself. "And I thought you were giving up your arrogant behavior and stop looking down on us. Please stop including me in your belittling and speak for yourself. Not for me. I do not need another father. I already have one and I am proud of him."
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Post by flak on Sept 23, 2010 17:34:25 GMT -5
Sangrias smiles, chuckling to himself. "Bloodshed? I don't like violence, Adamant. I'm a businessman. Blood is a big expense."
"I shall give them the benefit of the doubt, but once. If they truly have the potential of 'heroes', they have MUCH work to do."
Sternly now, he turns to Za'era. "As for you, I'll say this. You touch my brother again, I'll kill you. You may say anything about me, but NEVER threaten my family again."
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Post by darkalloy on Sept 23, 2010 17:40:15 GMT -5
Rin chuckles.
"Who wants to be a hero? There isn't quite the same amount of fame in it as being a bard.... Wait why did I leave solace again? Oh yeah, the goblins and the cook."
Tani pecks the side of Rin's head.
"What cook? What haven't you told me?"
Rin pats Tani.
"Ask Nine he loves telling the story."
"Oh ok I'll do that soon."
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