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Persuasion 18
When Sildar reaches out towards Flyn's chest, the halfling flinches back worried he is going to be attacked again. "I am not sure what you are looking for but I managed to leave my clan and make my own way here to start training as a Sorcerer."
A dwarf walks in. You notice he is short even for a dwarf. There isnt much of a face not covered by rough, long dark hair with beads and a beard to match, though smiling. His chain mail clinks against his shield on his back with every step
My! That was some fight! I thought for sure one of yas was gonna fall. Kinda glad you got more brains than i in a fight. Names Cairn. Mind if i ask what started all this?
Flyn looks over at the newly arrived Dwarf. "Look that wasn't a fight. He was trying to murder me. I was only acting in self-defense. The crazy one was ranting and raving about some job that he had and when I inquired about it he almost took my head off." Looking between the two of them the Halfling starts to worry. "You aren't here to help finish me off, are you?"
Sildar: Cairn so good to see you. Gundren said I would be expecting you. My you look like a fine adventurer. Everything he said you would be. I was just sizing up Flyn here to see if he would be a good fit for our journey. I’m glad to say he is going to work out just fine. Now, you too will be delivering some good for Gundren Rockseeker. He will be expecting you both in Phandelin. The road is long and quite dangerous. Keep your guards up and you will be just fine. Your faith and courage will serve you well. Now your payment when you reach the Exchange will 50 gold coins for the both of you. I will accompany you on the journey as well. I want to make sure you get the goods over safely and that you don’t get killed.
(He motions you both out the door and you see a wagon covered and two oxen hitched) everything on board is worth 100 gps)
We will take a short rest before starting the adventure part of the journey) I will post the start of the next part in an hour.
Before we return to the trail, let's talk about rest and recovery. Some days have passed since your encounter with Sildar and in this time you have had a chance to recuperate. This is called a rest. There are two kinds of rests. a short and long one. We won't go into their specifics, but suffice it to say that if you find yourself low on hit points or your spells or abilities are depleted, it's a good idea to take a rest. To reflect the rest the part has has restore your HP. Now, let's get back to it.
Flyn just stared at the two dumbstruck. "But he doesn't have to........He can just get...........No snagging for.........almost died." With a large sigh, Flyn resigned to the fact that Sildar didn't know who he was and just wanted to make sure the halfling could do the job required.
Trying to gain some composure Flyn introduced himself to the new Dwarf. "Hey, sorry for all that. Misunderstanding. I am Flyn a young Sorcerer. I guess a delivery job won't be too hard."
As Flyn was just in the Inn having a meal. He informs the others that he will have to go back to his masters home to gather up some supplies for the trip. "Just give me a moment. I will be back shortly. You can both get the stock ready while I am away."
With his pack gathered, some weapons sheathed and dressed in some travelers clothes, Flyn returns to the cart and is ecstatic that the other two had got it ready.
During the trip and the rest, Flyn gets to know his companion's.
"Oh, just my explorer's pack. It has a few essential items for making camp in the wilderness. I also have two daggers." These two Flyn place on the back of the cart as he mentions it. "Then there is my light crossbow and some bolts."
( Just a side note, Im gonna allow the side conversation only because you havn't gotten to know each other. However there are two oxen who have stopped the journey and are just kinda in the middle of the trail just to keep this in mind) Thank you.
The ox are not budging. In fact they have been chewing on the hay they ate in Neverwinter for quite a few hours and one of the spits right by your shoes. I need everyone to make an Insight check.
You are unable to glean anything Sildar is thinking.
(From time to time I will ask you to make an insight check but feel free to make one of your own when the time calls for it)
Sildar suddenly turns to you and taps his finger on your chest where your heart is and says:
Sildar: Convince me you have what it takes -in here!
Roll a D20 aTo convince someone to see something your way and use one of the three social skills. Deception, Intimidation or Persuasion.
Persuasion 18
When Sildar reaches out towards Flyn's chest, the halfling flinches back worried he is going to be attacked again. "I am not sure what you are looking for but I managed to leave my clan and make my own way here to start training as a Sorcerer."
Sildar gives a slight nod of appreciation
Sildar: Keep working on developing your motivations.
(we have a second player joining us now. Please wait for him to post before we go further so we may get to know who he is.)
As soon as he says this to Flyn, a stranger who has been witnessing the whole fight and conversation approaches the table we are at.
A dwarf walks in. You notice he is short even for a dwarf. There isnt much of a face not covered by rough, long dark hair with beads and a beard to match, though smiling. His chain mail clinks against his shield on his back with every step
My! That was some fight! I thought for sure one of yas was gonna fall. Kinda glad you got more brains than i in a fight. Names Cairn. Mind if i ask what started all this?
Flyn looks over at the newly arrived Dwarf. "Look that wasn't a fight. He was trying to murder me. I was only acting in self-defense. The crazy one was ranting and raving about some job that he had and when I inquired about it he almost took my head off." Looking between the two of them the Halfling starts to worry. "You aren't here to help finish me off, are you?"
Sildar: Cairn so good to see you. Gundren said I would be expecting you. My you look like a fine adventurer. Everything he said you would be. I was just sizing up Flyn here to see if he would be a good fit for our journey. I’m glad to say he is going to work out just fine. Now, you too will be delivering some good for Gundren Rockseeker. He will be expecting you both in Phandelin. The road is long and quite dangerous. Keep your guards up and you will be just fine. Your faith and courage will serve you well. Now your payment when you reach the Exchange will 50 gold coins for the both of you. I will accompany you on the journey as well. I want to make sure you get the goods over safely and that you don’t get killed.
(He motions you both out the door and you see a wagon covered and two oxen hitched) everything on board is worth 100 gps)
We will take a short rest before starting the adventure part of the journey) I will post the start of the next part in an hour.
Before we return to the trail, let's talk about rest and recovery. Some days have passed since your encounter with Sildar and in this time you have had a chance to recuperate. This is called a rest. There are two kinds of rests. a short and long one. We won't go into their specifics, but suffice it to say that if you find yourself low on hit points or your spells or abilities are depleted, it's a good idea to take a rest. To reflect the rest the part has has restore your HP. Now, let's get back to it.
The grunt of oxen interrupts your reverie. The hardworking beasts have suddenly stopped and refuse to go a step further.
Flyn just stared at the two dumbstruck. "But he doesn't have to........He can just get...........No snagging for.........almost died." With a large sigh, Flyn resigned to the fact that Sildar didn't know who he was and just wanted to make sure the halfling could do the job required.
Trying to gain some composure Flyn introduced himself to the new Dwarf. "Hey, sorry for all that. Misunderstanding. I am Flyn a young Sorcerer. I guess a delivery job won't be too hard."
As Flyn was just in the Inn having a meal. He informs the others that he will have to go back to his masters home to gather up some supplies for the trip. "Just give me a moment. I will be back shortly. You can both get the stock ready while I am away."
With his pack gathered, some weapons sheathed and dressed in some travelers clothes, Flyn returns to the cart and is ecstatic that the other two had got it ready.
During the trip and the rest, Flyn gets to know his companion's.
While Flynn goes to his masters:
(Cairn to Sildar in dwarvish)
that was some test mate. Looks to me he can handle it. Id be glad to come along.
(In common)
How well travelled are the roads ahead? Anything i should keep me eye open fer?
when he gets back:
mind if i ask what ya had to get?
"Oh, just my explorer's pack. It has a few essential items for making camp in the wilderness. I also have two daggers." These two Flyn place on the back of the cart as he mentions it. "Then there is my light crossbow and some bolts."
"So what is your specialty Cairn?"
( Just a side note, Im gonna allow the side conversation only because you havn't gotten to know each other. However there are two oxen who have stopped the journey and are just kinda in the middle of the trail just to keep this in mind) Thank you.
Caurn gives a small laugh and says
well i got me a bit a muscle, and i know my way around a few weapons. But how about i try to get these beasts outta the way?
Cairn get up in front of one of the oxen and pulls out some dried fruit for it trying to lead it away
Make an Animal Handling check please :)
(Lol i get no bonus? Jk)
7
(Lame)
The ox are not budging. In fact they have been chewing on the hay they ate in Neverwinter for quite a few hours and one of the spits right by your shoes. I need everyone to make an Insight check.
Insight: 8
(Wow my rolls are bad today.)
well youre a nasty one. MOVE!
Insight: 13
"What is happening up there? Why have the beasts stopped?"
ah, just being onry (idk if that's how you spell it.) cant tell either way. They dont seem spooked and they dont listen worth a damn, haha