Lockbox puts his elbow down and grips her hand. Planting his feet he stands up to get a good position. He didn't want to hurt this one, but he probably would if he wasn't careful.
"I am ready."
Athletics check: 15
Yagra takes a deep breath, excitement coursing through her veins. She'd never arm wrestled one like this before. Perhaps he will give her the challenge she craves.
Athletics check: 21
The crowds watch in awe as these two juggernauts clash. They see the sweat beading on Yagra's face as she strains like never before.
This was unexpected, this one was actually giving Lockbox a challenge. He growls loudly, a guttural sound he never remembers making before.
"Arghhhh," He pushes hard fighting against her strength which was impressive.
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((OOG Do we have Inspiration to start out with? Or is that something you give out as the game progresses? Just wondering...
Also, is this a back and forth or did she outright win? If it's an outright win, then disregard my last roll lol ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG YIKE! Nat 20!!! Yagra is one bad warrior! Color Lockbox impressed...lol))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG If only a bard would Inspire his friend...lol ))
"I am LOCKBOX!" The warforged yelled as he planted his elbow ((OOG Elbox?)) and pushed with all his strength, rage coming out of his body. He can feel himself slipping into the anger, where he was more than just a quiet automaton. He was anger itself. He seen her then, dead at his feet. He could still hear the last sound she would ever make. A whimper. He could see his Master's body standing over her, feel his neck in his hands and the breaking of it as if it were a small twig. He could see Captain sneaking off the ship and leaving him alone for the privateers to arrest him. He could see the explosion destroying the only home he felt at ease at. No, no, no! He was strong. He was anger itself. He was..."LOCKBOX!!!"
((OOG He starts raging. He really needs a boost to try and make this exciting...plus, she is SMOKING him lol ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
With veins sticking out on her neck and arm, Yagra gives one final push and taps Lockbox's hand on the table. The crowd erupts. Yagra falls back into her chair exhausted.
Vassa, give me a 1d4 roll to see how many folks gambled with you. :)
Result
Value
1
No one was willing to bet with you. No lose.
2
Only a few were willing to be with you. Lose 5 gold.
3
A number of folks bet with you. Lose 10 gold.
4
You wagered more than you actually had. Good luck. Lose 15 gold.
Lockbox stares at his arm and looks back at the woman. Then back at his arm. Then back at the woman.
"I did not break you," He says as he sits down and picks up his drink. "Hear, hear. Here is to Yagra, winner of tonight's arm wrestling match!"
Lockbox raises his glass to toast the winner and grabs her arm with his free hand raising it high in the air. There is no sweat on his body. He didn't feel exhausted, or tired even. Just confused. He could see her sweating and wondered what that felt like.
((OOG I hope you didn't lose too much on me, I didn't get higher than a 10 on my three rolls :P ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG If only a bard would Inspire his friend...lol ))
[OOC] I did inspire Locky (post 104) just before I played a my second song and spoke to Durnan, but it was only a 2, so wouldn't have helped much.
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D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land DM Beyond the Bitter Shore DM Echos of a Burning Crown
With veins sticking out on her neck and arm, Yagra gives one final push and taps Lockbox's hand on the table. The crowd erupts. Yagra falls back into her chair exhausted.
Vassa, give me a 1d4 roll to see how many folks gambled with you. :)
Result
Value
1
No one was willing to bet with you. No lose.
2
Only a few were willing to be with you. Lose 5 gold.
3
A number of folks bet with you. Lose 10 gold.
4
You wagered more than you actually had. Good luck. Lose 15 gold.
[OOC] Vass is 3 gold, 7 silver short of what he owes... :(
'The ever-confident bard watches in stunned silence as Yagra somehow manages to overpower the warforged. The half-drow's grin ever-so-slightly shifts into a grimace, as he pulls his coin pouch out to meet the ecstatic faces and outreaching hands of his marks.4
As he begins handing out the gold, and then his silver... and finally his last coppers, Vassa begins to feel an uncomfortable warmth creeping up his neck as he realises that he may have taken a few too many bets in his cocksure enthusiasm and certainty that Locky would take the half-orc. As the bard looks up into the expectant waiting face in front of him, he clears his throat, demonstrably turns his coin pouch inside out, smiles weakly and says in a forced jovial tone,'
"Well... I could have SWORN that I had more coin in my purse than that. Alas, basic mathematics never was my strong suit. Perhaps we can settle this with a song of your choosing?"
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land DM Beyond the Bitter Shore DM Echos of a Burning Crown
Kestrell overhears some very interesting conversation as he is walking around the tavern, things that might be worth following up on, when he is drawn to the commotion of Vass not being able to cover his bets. Kestrell walks briskly over and stands behind Vass. He whispers "If they don't like your song, I got your shortage covered!".
Kestrell overhears some very interesting conversation as he is walking around the tavern, things that might be worth following up on, when he is drawn to the commotion of Vass not being able to cover his bets. Kestrell walks briskly over and stands behind Vass. He whispers "If they don't like your song, I got your shortage covered!".
'Feigning a cough in order to whisper back over his shoulder deception27 Vassa replies,'
"Thanks, Kestrell. Your support is duly noted and greatly appreciated. Umm, this whole thing is actually REALLY embarrassing, truth be told. I, ahh, don't usually end up in quite this bad of a situation... well, not most of the time, anyway."
'Noting the agitated look on the face of the person standing before him and appreciating that he has created quite a stir with his antics around the armwrestling match, Vassa cooly reaches into his backpack for his most prized instrument - his darkwood viol, a parting gift from his now distant music teacher and mentor. Lovingly removing it from its aged leather case, the bard takes the instrument and bow in hand, chooses to play a calming piece (The Siren's Sonata), music that is sedate to begin with, but that builds subtley in suitably dramatic moments... only to ease back into an almost mesmerising pattern of relaxing rhythems and tones.'
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land DM Beyond the Bitter Shore DM Echos of a Burning Crown
((OOG If only a bard would Inspire his friend...lol ))
[OOC] I did inspire Locky (post 104) just before I played a my second song and spoke to Durnan, but it was only a 2, so wouldn't have helped much.
((OOG Oh crude, I missed it lol And seriously, she was really trying to win! All those rolls I had a 2 wouldn't of helped anywhere unfortunately haha ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Yagra, your strength is good. Do you like to spar? Could show Lockbox more strength? I am strong, but untrained in combat. My power is good, maybe not good enough." Lockbox asks the woman as they sit there in the crowd. He wasn't used to this kind of attention. He lost the game ((OOG And if you play, then you lost too...sorry...)), but still people were cheering him on and being nice. Nicer to her, yes, but nice to him too. "Some time, soon?"
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
'Noting the agitated look on the face of the person standing before him and appreciating that he has created quite a stir with his antics around the armwrestling match, Vassa cooly reaches into his backpack for his most prized instrument - his darkwood viol, a parting gift from his now distant music teacher and mentor. Lovingly removing it from its aged leather case, the bard takes the instrument and bow in hand, chooses to play a calming piece (The Siren's Sonata), music that is sedate to begin with, but that builds subtley in suitably dramatic moments... only to ease back into an almost mesmerising pattern of relaxing rhythems and tones.'
Vassa's song is enjoyed by all around and the crowd does seem to have mellowed a great deal. However, as he finished and people are clapping one patron of the tavern walks up and says, "That was real nice, but I still want my winnings. 1 gold coin, please."
"Yagra, your strength is good. Do you like to spar? Could show Lockbox more strength? I am strong, but untrained in combat. My power is good, maybe not good enough." Lockbox asks the woman as they sit there in the crowd. He wasn't used to this kind of attention. He lost the game ((OOG And if you play, then you lost too...sorry...)), but still people were cheering him on and being nice. Nicer to her, yes, but nice to him too. "Some time, soon?"
Yagra stares at Lockbox for a few moments trying to get a read on him before slowly nodding. "Yeah, I'll show you a thing or two. Hit me up at the end of the week"
Vassa's song is enjoyed by all around and the crowd does seem to have mellowed a great deal. However, he finished and people are clapping on patron of the tavern walks up and says, "That was real nice, but I still want my winnings. 1 gold coin, please."
'Vassa holds up his empty coin pouch again and shrugs apologetically,'
"As I said before, friend, I'm afraid that I simply don't have it on me right this moment, though it pains me to admit it. However, I'm going to be staying here for a while, and will be picking up some coin from one of my famous patrons very soon, so how about you come back for your gold piece at the end of the week and I'll make it two. Sound fair enough?"
[OOG] Vassa gave all his coin away to cover his bets, hence why I rolled persuasion instead of deception.
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D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land DM Beyond the Bitter Shore DM Echos of a Burning Crown
The other man looks hard at Vassa before shaking his head. "Guess I can't get blood from a turnip. I'll be back here in 3 days. If you get it before then, just leave it with Durnan and tell him it's for Stew. He'll keep it for me." With that, the guy turns and walks away.
Lockbox nods at her and stands up and walks away from the table to find his friend who is lost again. He actually had enough of the tavern. A lot of fun had been had but now he had to shut down for a bit and just not do anything. He never needed sleep like the flesh races, but he did like to sit quietly while others were sleeping and calm his thoughts.
That’s when he’d think of her. The good times.
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Are we turning in for the night then? Thanks for working out the rooms for us Vass! When are we going to the Skewered Dragon to followup on Floon Blagmaar's disappearance?"
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This was unexpected, this one was actually giving Lockbox a challenge. He growls loudly, a guttural sound he never remembers making before.
"Arghhhh," He pushes hard fighting against her strength which was impressive.
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((OOG Do we have Inspiration to start out with? Or is that something you give out as the game progresses? Just wondering...
Also, is this a back and forth or did she outright win? If it's an outright win, then disregard my last roll lol ))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
[OOC] Hadn't thought about it, but back and forth sounds more fun. How's that done, best of 3?. No inspiration to start.
Yagra str roll 22
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((OOG YIKE! Nat 20!!! Yagra is one bad warrior! Color Lockbox impressed...lol))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
((OOG If only a bard would Inspire his friend...lol ))
"I am LOCKBOX!" The warforged yelled as he planted his elbow ((OOG Elbox?)) and pushed with all his strength, rage coming out of his body. He can feel himself slipping into the anger, where he was more than just a quiet automaton. He was anger itself. He seen her then, dead at his feet. He could still hear the last sound she would ever make. A whimper. He could see his Master's body standing over her, feel his neck in his hands and the breaking of it as if it were a small twig. He could see Captain sneaking off the ship and leaving him alone for the privateers to arrest him. He could see the explosion destroying the only home he felt at ease at. No, no, no! He was strong. He was anger itself. He was..."LOCKBOX!!!"
((OOG He starts raging. He really needs a boost to try and make this exciting...plus, she is SMOKING him lol ))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
((OOG Why does the dice roller hate me lol ????))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Yagra str roll w/adv due to previous critical: 21
Vassa, give me a 1d4 roll to see how many folks gambled with you. :)
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Lockbox stares at his arm and looks back at the woman. Then back at his arm. Then back at the woman.
"I did not break you," He says as he sits down and picks up his drink. "Hear, hear. Here is to Yagra, winner of tonight's arm wrestling match!"
Lockbox raises his glass to toast the winner and grabs her arm with his free hand raising it high in the air. There is no sweat on his body. He didn't feel exhausted, or tired even. Just confused. He could see her sweating and wondered what that felt like.
((OOG I hope you didn't lose too much on me, I didn't get higher than a 10 on my three rolls :P ))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
[OOC] I did inspire Locky (post 104) just before I played a my second song and spoke to Durnan, but it was only a 2, so wouldn't have helped much.
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist
DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land
DM Beyond the Bitter Shore
DM Echos of a Burning Crown
[OOC] Vass is 3 gold, 7 silver short of what he owes... :(
'The ever-confident bard watches in stunned silence as Yagra somehow manages to overpower the warforged. The half-drow's grin ever-so-slightly shifts into a grimace, as he pulls his coin pouch out to meet the ecstatic faces and outreaching hands of his marks. 4
As he begins handing out the gold, and then his silver... and finally his last coppers, Vassa begins to feel an uncomfortable warmth creeping up his neck as he realises that he may have taken a few too many bets in his cocksure enthusiasm and certainty that Locky would take the half-orc. As the bard looks up into the expectant waiting face in front of him, he clears his throat, demonstrably turns his coin pouch inside out, smiles weakly and says in a forced jovial tone,'
"Well... I could have SWORN that I had more coin in my purse than that. Alas, basic mathematics never was my strong suit. Perhaps we can settle this with a song of your choosing?"
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist
DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land
DM Beyond the Bitter Shore
DM Echos of a Burning Crown
Kestrell overhears some very interesting conversation as he is walking around the tavern, things that might be worth following up on, when he is drawn to the commotion of Vass not being able to cover his bets. Kestrell walks briskly over and stands behind Vass. He whispers "If they don't like your song, I got your shortage covered!".
'Feigning a cough in order to whisper back over his shoulder deception 27 Vassa replies,'
"Thanks, Kestrell. Your support is duly noted and greatly appreciated. Umm, this whole thing is actually REALLY embarrassing, truth be told. I, ahh, don't usually end up in quite this bad of a situation... well, not most of the time, anyway."
'Noting the agitated look on the face of the person standing before him and appreciating that he has created quite a stir with his antics around the armwrestling match, Vassa cooly reaches into his backpack for his most prized instrument - his darkwood viol, a parting gift from his now distant music teacher and mentor. Lovingly removing it from its aged leather case, the bard takes the instrument and bow in hand, chooses to play a calming piece (The Siren's Sonata), music that is sedate to begin with, but that builds subtley in suitably dramatic moments... only to ease back into an almost mesmerising pattern of relaxing rhythems and tones.'
performance check 14
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist
DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land
DM Beyond the Bitter Shore
DM Echos of a Burning Crown
((OOG Oh crude, I missed it lol And seriously, she was really trying to win! All those rolls I had a 2 wouldn't of helped anywhere unfortunately haha ))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
"Yagra, your strength is good. Do you like to spar? Could show Lockbox more strength? I am strong, but untrained in combat. My power is good, maybe not good enough." Lockbox asks the woman as they sit there in the crowd. He wasn't used to this kind of attention. He lost the game ((OOG And if you play, then you lost too...sorry...)), but still people were cheering him on and being nice. Nicer to her, yes, but nice to him too. "Some time, soon?"
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
D&D is a game, but it's not just a game. It's the ultimate storyboard, a campfire to share with friends, an imaginary call to imaginary arms and a ship to sail to horizons yet undreamt of...
Vassa Sunstar (half-drow bard) - Waterdeep Dragonheist
DM Ghosts of a Forgotten Land
DM Beyond the Bitter Shore
DM Echos of a Burning Crown
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Lockbox nods at her and stands up and walks away from the table to find his friend who is lost again. He actually had enough of the tavern. A lot of fun had been had but now he had to shut down for a bit and just not do anything. He never needed sleep like the flesh races, but he did like to sit quietly while others were sleeping and calm his thoughts.
That’s when he’d think of her. The good times.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Kestrell watches quietly before breaking in:
"Are we turning in for the night then? Thanks for working out the rooms for us Vass! When are we going to the Skewered Dragon to followup on Floon Blagmaar's disappearance?"