Doc panting from the wind being knocked out of him try's to get to his knees and to start yelling at Kor "WHAT..... THE...... HELL..... WAS.... THAT......."
"What, we got the thing, no?"She slowly gets up, maintaining eye contact with the horse. "In any case, check what's in that saddlebag, will ya? I'm not the only thing the horse seems to be afraid of."
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Kor - If you'd like to continue to hold on to the horse, please make a STR Athletics check.
Horse STR check: 18
Felmar - You've seen your fair share of nobility in your time. Some were decent folk; most were pompous but tolerable; few were outright cruel and contemptuous of anything they viewed as beneath their station. You get the feeling this man belongs to the third group; the center of his own universe, delighting at the way his subordinates scurry about in terror as they attended to his whims. This horse is a wild and proud thing and recognizes none of his station, his bloodline, nor the size of his coin purse. Men like him are used to getting by on those things and when something doesn't respect them in the way they believe they should, they're reduced to petulant children. Petulant violent children. You can't say for certain that this man has been violent to his horse, but it was definitely wary of him before Kor ran forth and manhandled it so.
All - The horse bolts away and is soon nothing more than a speck on the horizon. The man turns to Kor in a fury, "What in the nine hells were you thinking? He had her calmed!" He points at Doc and stomps over to his saddle. He hoists it on to his shoulder as he mumbles something unkind. He tosses five gold pieces in the dirt between Docs legs and turns on his heel, marching toward Hill's Edge in a huff.
dusting himself off Doc stands up and picks the gold up, in Elvish under his breath “These blokes are going to get me killed.” Then looks around and says loud enough for all to hear “I think I have a few cracked ribs, should make the rest of this enjoyable….. maybe next time we announce what our plan is?”
All - You continue on your way toward the Northdark Woods for a few hours before breaking for lunch. This portion of the road is hugged by stands of trees and underbrush on either side. As you're sitting and eating, you see someone coming down the road. As they get closer you see that it appears to be an elven man in purple robes carrying a large backpack and a walking stick. When he sees you he says, "Hail travelers! Would anyone care to purchase some magical mushrooms? I also have magical items as well."
Tok - The elven man smiles and says, "You'll be impressed I think." He sets down his pack and begins rifling through it. He draws a pouch that appears stained purple in spots, a wand, and a stone from the pack and stands, "Have a look." He says as he presents the items to you.
All - Those that take a look at the man's wares will find a pouch full of dried purple mushrooms, a wand, and a shiny grey stone with cracks that periodically glow a faint blue. The man says, "The mushrooms grant a random minor magical effect for a short time when ingested. Will you gain the ability to fly or breathe a torrent of flame? Only one silver each! The wand is a Wand of Magic Missiles. Perfect for self-defense and a steal at only twenty gold pieces! The stone is an item of my own creation, one of which I am very proud! It is a Teleportation Stone. Like any magical item you must attune to it, but once attuned the stone will sense when you are in danger. Should you find yourself under attack, it will teleport you to a safe location within 30ft of your current location. I'm having a special on this item right now, you can own it for thirty gold pieces or own both the wand and stone for forty gold pieces. Go ahead, pick them up, get a feel for them, I insist!"
Fascinating.. You know, I've actually learned a bit about magic myself. If you'll indulge me, I'd like to consult my notes and see what I can learn about such items
Tok takes out his spell book and begins casting Detect Magic as a ritual. He's looking to confirm that they are in fact magical and that their school of magic matches his description.
Tok - The man smiles and says, "Certainly, certainly! Take your time young man."
Please make an Arcana check.
All - The man turns to you all as Tok prepares his ritual spell, "Would any of you like to try a free sample of the mushrooms? I'd gladly part with one for free if it'd instill confidence in my wares." The man offers a single mushroom to you all in an outstretched hand.
Well, that be one way to do it I s'pose
Felmar will grab the saddle bag and pull it several feet away from the horse.
Okay, let'er up
Doc panting from the wind being knocked out of him try's to get to his knees and to start yelling at Kor "WHAT..... THE...... HELL..... WAS.... THAT......."
"What, we got the thing, no?" She slowly gets up, maintaining eye contact with the horse. "In any case, check what's in that saddlebag, will ya? I'm not the only thing the horse seems to be afraid of."
At least on that last point, Felmar agrees and is a little but suspicious the owner. Rolling an Insight Check
Insight Check: 10
Kor - If you'd like to continue to hold on to the horse, please make a STR Athletics check.
Horse STR check: 18
Felmar - You've seen your fair share of nobility in your time. Some were decent folk; most were pompous but tolerable; few were outright cruel and contemptuous of anything they viewed as beneath their station. You get the feeling this man belongs to the third group; the center of his own universe, delighting at the way his subordinates scurry about in terror as they attended to his whims. This horse is a wild and proud thing and recognizes none of his station, his bloodline, nor the size of his coin purse. Men like him are used to getting by on those things and when something doesn't respect them in the way they believe they should, they're reduced to petulant children. Petulant violent children. You can't say for certain that this man has been violent to his horse, but it was definitely wary of him before Kor ran forth and manhandled it so.
DM I The Forge of Fey Fury
Palifwan "Pal" Turnipson I Level 0 Harengon I Hero's Journey
Kor, release de beast
Kor lets go of the horse and steps back.
All - The horse bolts away and is soon nothing more than a speck on the horizon. The man turns to Kor in a fury, "What in the nine hells were you thinking? He had her calmed!" He points at Doc and stomps over to his saddle. He hoists it on to his shoulder as he mumbles something unkind. He tosses five gold pieces in the dirt between Docs legs and turns on his heel, marching toward Hill's Edge in a huff.
DM I The Forge of Fey Fury
Palifwan "Pal" Turnipson I Level 0 Harengon I Hero's Journey
Bein’ honest, he took that a lot better than I was expectin’
"Well, least the horse got away." Kor shrugs as she shoulders her axe again, ready to move on.
I don't think anything was gonna calm her down with him around
Oh well. Best be movin’ on. Work needs doin’
dusting himself off Doc stands up and picks the gold up, in Elvish under his breath “These blokes are going to get me killed.” Then looks around and says loud enough for all to hear “I think I have a few cracked ribs, should make the rest of this enjoyable….. maybe next time we announce what our plan is?”
Or at least try not to tackle e’ery problem we meet
Felmar gives Kor the dirtiest look a holy dwarf can conjure. Then he turns to Doc.
I don’t ‘ave much in the way o’ healing spells and we might be needin’ it more later. You good?
All - You continue on your way toward the Northdark Woods for a few hours before breaking for lunch. This portion of the road is hugged by stands of trees and underbrush on either side. As you're sitting and eating, you see someone coming down the road. As they get closer you see that it appears to be an elven man in purple robes carrying a large backpack and a walking stick. When he sees you he says, "Hail travelers! Would anyone care to purchase some magical mushrooms? I also have magical items as well."
DM I The Forge of Fey Fury
Palifwan "Pal" Turnipson I Level 0 Harengon I Hero's Journey
Having already been swindled once in the past day, Tok eyes the man suspiciously, but his curiosity is piqued none the less.
Greetings sir, I've never heard of magical mushrooms, but they sound interesting. What do they do? May we see them?
Tok - The elven man smiles and says, "You'll be impressed I think." He sets down his pack and begins rifling through it. He draws a pouch that appears stained purple in spots, a wand, and a stone from the pack and stands, "Have a look." He says as he presents the items to you.
All - Those that take a look at the man's wares will find a pouch full of dried purple mushrooms, a wand, and a shiny grey stone with cracks that periodically glow a faint blue. The man says, "The mushrooms grant a random minor magical effect for a short time when ingested. Will you gain the ability to fly or breathe a torrent of flame? Only one silver each! The wand is a Wand of Magic Missiles. Perfect for self-defense and a steal at only twenty gold pieces! The stone is an item of my own creation, one of which I am very proud! It is a Teleportation Stone. Like any magical item you must attune to it, but once attuned the stone will sense when you are in danger. Should you find yourself under attack, it will teleport you to a safe location within 30ft of your current location. I'm having a special on this item right now, you can own it for thirty gold pieces or own both the wand and stone for forty gold pieces. Go ahead, pick them up, get a feel for them, I insist!"
DM I The Forge of Fey Fury
Palifwan "Pal" Turnipson I Level 0 Harengon I Hero's Journey
Fascinating.. You know, I've actually learned a bit about magic myself. If you'll indulge me, I'd like to consult my notes and see what I can learn about such items
Tok takes out his spell book and begins casting Detect Magic as a ritual. He's looking to confirm that they are in fact magical and that their school of magic matches his description.
Tok - The man smiles and says, "Certainly, certainly! Take your time young man."
Please make an Arcana check.
All - The man turns to you all as Tok prepares his ritual spell, "Would any of you like to try a free sample of the mushrooms? I'd gladly part with one for free if it'd instill confidence in my wares." The man offers a single mushroom to you all in an outstretched hand.
DM I The Forge of Fey Fury
Palifwan "Pal" Turnipson I Level 0 Harengon I Hero's Journey
Arcana: 13