The head guard in front looks at Curascious and winks. He begins to laugh as he slips, then the rest of his team fall. All laughing merrily.
As he gets up carefully Curascious recognizes Rodrik the patrol leaders son and one of the leaders in the town militia. He leans down to the gnome, "Good job, was afraid we might win, can't have Halgra's daughter losing on her hope knife day after all."
He gently pokes the gnome wizard on the shoulder, and extends a hand waiting for the gnome to return the gesture, saying, "Hello good gnome, I am Herd."
"wha? I just got 'ere an i'm 'ungry!" the little goblin mumbles to himself as he trundles up to the anchor position. he is dressed in an old loin cloth and sandals made from... and he is wearing sandals. he would be considered cute perhaps, were he not covered in scars with scary eyes. the skull chained to his hip doesn't help either, nor the plethora of bloodied weapons he has. the manacles on his wrists and neck with several links of chains indicates a less then steller life. As he grabs the rope and braces to pull the enemy team slips and its over....
Tithenraug stares at the rope and starts breathing heavily and puffing his cheeks as he fights against his rage. "this day isn't going well Orik, not well at all" he slams the rope down and heads to the nearest food vendor "an we still hafta find dis 'Mozu' whatsisgob!"
Rodrik looks to the goblin... he then looks to the other contestants, "Uhm... he with you guys? Most of you seem new here." He glances at the gnome, "Good day Curascious, interesting... uh team you find yourself on." He grins as he looks at the ragtag team. He then nods toward the goblin and silently one of his men starts toward the goblin keeping him in sight.
Mr. Flumplestump. I come from Bryoden. I have a friend there, Mr. Scheppen. He told me, and I quote, 'My cousin's cousin's thrice removed in-law's brother's wife's nephew's second cousin came through here talking about a Gnomish wizard in Trunau that may be able to help you. I'm sure if it.'"
“Ah, Bryoden, good place to be from,” says Curascious. “My family is from there. I won’t pretend to follow thatrelational thread, but I’m sure I’d be happy to help if I can find some time.” The gnome looks at Herd expectantly.
// Backstory - imagine it in first person, rather than third. //
"Oh, you want to know what I want. Well...'
BACKSTORY Herd. Warforged fighter. Although very strong, he's not terribly hardy. After some tinkering he did on himself, what he could somewhat gather is that some of his circuits seem rerouted through weird bypasses. It seems that at the cost of some of his own life's energy, he's been able to access some of his innate arcane energies.
He seeks the person or persons who built him so that he can understand his purpose. Given the flawed nature of his design, he assumes it must be because he was built to serve a greater purpose.
A small farming community outside Byroden was digging a new reservoir for their growing fields. During excavation, they discovered what seemed to be an odd little temple seemingly built in honor of some sort of inventor god - there were odd parts and bits everywhere. Covered in earth was a wooden and metal man. The townsfolk, themselves curious, took the strange thing into the town proper and cleaned him up, placing it under a gazebo near the edge of the town. A month or so later, a war band of gnolls threatened the village. Unsure what to do, the village people armed themselves best they could to protect their homes As the gnomes approached, the strange artifact suddenly came to life, picked up a hammer, and led the charge into battle without a word. Although shocked, the townspeople gathered behind their unexpected champion.
The town pushed back the gnolls and won the day. They welcomed the mechanical stranger as one of their own. He was taught all about farming. He particularly enjoyed the calmness of herding the sheep.
Eventually, the uniqueness of his own being created the urge in him to discover who he was and why he was. He loved the town that found them, but bade them farewell. He promised he would regularly visit when he could. One of his new friends there, a Gnomish farmer told him, "My cousin's cousin's thrice removed in-law's brother's wife's nephew's second cousin came through here talking about a Gnomish wizard in Trunau that may be able to help you. I'm sure if it."
And so to Trunau Herd went.
- - - - -
"... and then I found you. It was implied that you had some knowledge I could use to help track down those who made me. So - what do you think?"
"wha? I just got 'ere an i'm 'ungry!" the little goblin mumbles to himself as he trundles up to the anchor position. he is dressed in an old loin cloth and sandals made from... and he is wearing sandals. he would be considered cute perhaps, were he not covered in scars with scary eyes. the skull chained to his hip doesn't help either, nor the plethora of bloodied weapons he has. the manacles on his wrists and neck with several links of chains indicates a less then steller life. As he grabs the rope and braces to pull the enemy team slips and its over....
Tithenraug stares at the rope and starts breathing heavily and puffing his cheeks as he fights against his rage. "this day isn't going well Orik, not well at all" he slams the rope down and heads to the nearest food vendor "an we still hafta find dis 'Mozu' whatsisgob!"
Mozu glares down at the goblin beneath him, catching him with a calloused palm before the goblin leaves, “Looks like the Emperor smiles on you, goblin, you found me. Now, the question is why would you want to find me?”
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Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms- The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon- Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland -Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF!- Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
“So you’re the clockwork battleleader? Color me impressed, and very interested. Now, I’ve never liked the term ‘wizard’ to honest, a bit too restrictive. I’m an inventor, an experimentor, a crafter,” says the gnome with a tip of his nonexistent cap. “But I love a good mystery! I would indeed be happy to help in any way I can.”
"I don't know, Master says we meet wif the Mozu then master say borin bits 'bout money an tradin and i didn't listen cause it were borin. now you best be lettin me get to that grilling guy or i be getting some cold cuts. from you, cause i'll be choppin ya... with me ax, the biggin not the litl ones."
"I don't know, Master says we meet wif the Mozu then master say borin bits 'bout money an tradin and i didn't listen cause it were borin. now you best be lettin me get to that grilling guy or i be getting some cold cuts. from you, cause i'll be choppin ya... with me ax, the biggin not the litl ones."
Mozu looks visibly confused, staring the goblin, “That doesn’t make any sense. I don’t have any-“ Mozu stops, then smiles, “Of course. Trading, yes. First, let’s get you some of that grilled meat. Go on. Enjoy.” Mozu sets the goblin down. This goblin clearly had the wrong person, a different Mozu to be sure. However, if he could find some information on his old master, then this little welp could prove very useful.
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DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms- The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon- Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland -Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF!- Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
The head guard in front looks at Curascious and winks. He begins to laugh as he slips, then the rest of his team fall. All laughing merrily.
As he gets up carefully Curascious recognizes Rodrik the patrol leaders son and one of the leaders in the town militia. He leans down to the gnome, "Good job, was afraid we might win, can't have Halgra's daughter losing on her hope knife day after all."
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
The gnome smiles and sends his unseen servant to help the guards up.
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The guards look a little startled but get up and brush themselves off.
"Good show," he looks around at the assembled group. "Ruby certainly picked a... diverse group."
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DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
"Well," comments Herd, "that was interesting."
He gently pokes the gnome wizard on the shoulder, and extends a hand waiting for the gnome to return the gesture, saying, "Hello good gnome, I am Herd."
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
“Hello good Herd, I am Curascious Flumplestump,” says the gnome. His sleeve cuff is unbuttoned and flaps about as he waves.
Then belatedly, he realizes that the Construct was offering a handshake, which he returns in his usual vigorous manner.
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
"wha? I just got 'ere an i'm 'ungry!" the little goblin mumbles to himself as he trundles up to the anchor position. he is dressed in an old loin cloth and sandals made from... and he is wearing sandals. he would be considered cute perhaps, were he not covered in scars with scary eyes. the skull chained to his hip doesn't help either, nor the plethora of bloodied weapons he has. the manacles on his wrists and neck with several links of chains indicates a less then steller life. As he grabs the rope and braces to pull the enemy team slips and its over....
Tithenraug stares at the rope and starts breathing heavily and puffing his cheeks as he fights against his rage. "this day isn't going well Orik, not well at all" he slams the rope down and heads to the nearest food vendor "an we still hafta find dis 'Mozu' whatsisgob!"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Rodrik looks to the goblin... he then looks to the other contestants, "Uhm... he with you guys? Most of you seem new here." He glances at the gnome, "Good day Curascious, interesting... uh team you find yourself on." He grins as he looks at the ragtag team. He then nods toward the goblin and silently one of his men starts toward the goblin keeping him in sight.
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
perception 20 does gob notice? no, he doesn't
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Mr. Flumplestump. I come from Bryoden. I have a friend there, Mr. Scheppen. He told me, and I quote, 'My cousin's cousin's thrice removed in-law's brother's wife's nephew's second cousin came through here talking about a Gnomish wizard in Trunau that may be able to help you. I'm sure if it.'"
"It seems that you fit the beak, as they say."
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
“Ah, Bryoden, good place to be from,” says Curascious. “My family is from there. I won’t pretend to follow that relational thread, but I’m sure I’d be happy to help if I can find some time.” The gnome looks at Herd expectantly.
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
// Backstory - imagine it in first person, rather than third. //
"Oh, you want to know what I want. Well...'
BACKSTORY
Herd. Warforged fighter. Although very strong, he's not terribly hardy. After some tinkering he did on himself, what he could somewhat gather is that some of his circuits seem rerouted through weird bypasses. It seems that at the cost of some of his own life's energy, he's been able to access some of his innate arcane energies.
He seeks the person or persons who built him so that he can understand his purpose. Given the flawed nature of his design, he assumes it must be because he was built to serve a greater purpose.
A small farming community outside Byroden was digging a new reservoir for their growing fields. During excavation, they discovered what seemed to be an odd little temple seemingly built in honor of some sort of inventor god - there were odd parts and bits everywhere. Covered in earth was a wooden and metal man. The townsfolk, themselves curious, took the strange thing into the town proper and cleaned him up, placing it under a gazebo near the edge of the town.
A month or so later, a war band of gnolls threatened the village. Unsure what to do, the village people armed themselves best they could to protect their homes
As the gnomes approached, the strange artifact suddenly came to life, picked up a hammer, and led the charge into battle without a word. Although shocked, the townspeople gathered behind their unexpected champion.
The town pushed back the gnolls and won the day. They welcomed the mechanical stranger as one of their own. He was taught all about farming. He particularly enjoyed the calmness of herding the sheep.
Eventually, the uniqueness of his own being created the urge in him to discover who he was and why he was. He loved the town that found them, but bade them farewell. He promised he would regularly visit when he could. One of his new friends there, a Gnomish farmer told him, "My cousin's cousin's thrice removed in-law's brother's wife's nephew's second cousin came through here talking about a Gnomish wizard in Trunau that may be able to help you. I'm sure if it."
And so to Trunau Herd went.
- - - - -
"... and then I found you. It was implied that you had some knowledge I could use to help track down those who made me. So - what do you think?"
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Mozu glares down at the goblin beneath him, catching him with a calloused palm before the goblin leaves, “Looks like the Emperor smiles on you, goblin, you found me. Now, the question is why would you want to find me?”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
“So you’re the clockwork battleleader? Color me impressed, and very interested. Now, I’ve never liked the term ‘wizard’ to honest, a bit too restrictive. I’m an inventor, an experimentor, a crafter,” says the gnome with a tip of his nonexistent cap. “But I love a good mystery! I would indeed be happy to help in any way I can.”
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
"I don't know, Master says we meet wif the Mozu then master say borin bits 'bout money an tradin and i didn't listen cause it were borin. now you best be lettin me get to that grilling guy or i be getting some cold cuts. from you, cause i'll be choppin ya... with me ax, the biggin not the litl ones."
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Mozu looks visibly confused, staring the goblin, “That doesn’t make any sense. I don’t have any-“ Mozu stops, then smiles, “Of course. Trading, yes. First, let’s get you some of that grilled meat. Go on. Enjoy.” Mozu sets the goblin down. This goblin clearly had the wrong person, a different Mozu to be sure. However, if he could find some information on his old master, then this little welp could prove very useful.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Herd slumps a bit, "Figured you wouldn't actually know, shouldn't get my hopes up." Then he straightens up some, "But I'm glad for the help."
He looks over at Tithenraug and comments to Curascious, "Mr. Flumplestump - that goblin seems hungrier than a gnoll. Is that normal?"
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
"good vendor sir, two of everyfin, i 'aven't eaten in days! my boss there will pay." tithen whispers the last bit while pointing his thumb at Mozu
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
“Goblins are usually hungry, to my knowledge,” says Curascious. “I think I would be quite irritable, myself, if I was always that hungry.”
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Mozu smiles through grinding teeth, giving a tightly clenched thumbs up.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
"see, he agreed! what a fine boss 'e is! Ain't dat right Orik?" the goblin says around a giant mouthful and big grin
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder