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Heroes of the Realms
Poll: Rest or Travel at night
Rest or Travel at night - Single Choice
- rest 0%
- travel at night 0%
Ended Oct 11, 2019
"Welcome to Venestrum" are the first words uttered to you when you first arrived to the city gates.
The city is a metropolis of a walled city with well maintained roads, the city has a layout that is easy to navigate. Each "zone" is clearly sectioned with the trading/merchant section of town being the closest to the gates/walls. Followed by the residential sector where you can find lodging and entertainment. If you were to keep walking through you would run into the large ornate stone masonry buildings that host the ruling bodies of government and municipal buildings such as courts, with the largest building in the center of the city that hosts the King and his family. Immediately after that you find the ports and marinas, where the fish markets are in full swing during the morning hours.
You've all been in the city for a day or two being hosted at Strum Tavern. Some information you've been able to gather up to this point:
City of Venestrum:
Strum Tavern:
You've all just returned to Strum Tavern for the night. The scene is lively, Strum Tavern is a well known successful establishment that is constantly packed and has live entertainers frequently. You constantly can hear in passing "If this be the last few days I have left, I shall see to it that they are spent to the fullest extent!" or other things of this sort. It seems like most people are just trying to enjoy what days are left.
You all feel it as well, there is an unexplained feeling of impending doom that looms over the air.
You each coincidentally find yourselves taking that same last open seats which are right next to each other along the bar.
DM - Beyond the Veil
Sarah couldn’t help but scowl a bit as she looked around the room, these people, content with living the last of their days like this, pathetic, she might have enjoyed doing something similar, but even then there where far better things to do during the end, and she despised these people content with dying with no more then a belly fully beer. So she sat there, her long blond hair just barely showing from the front of her purple masked cloak, and most of her face hidden by an almost mascaraed like masked, her true identity hidden by the fake identity of Elisa Castvin. Even with a mask people could see her deep blue eyes, and she used those eyes to look over at the bartender before looking away, as much as she might want a drink she knew that her money was important, she couldn’t spend it on something like that
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
With the group is an elven woman of moderate height. Her auburn hair is tied back by a single band as it rolls down her back, showing the green markings upon her forehead denoting she is from one of the forest tribes. She raises a hand with three fingers raised, the thumb and little finger connected and holding one another down. "Tarf, three pints of whatever ale is going cheap. I don't feel like waiting for the run-ups." She calls over to the barkeep before placing a gold piece down. Her tone is stern and serious, as if she is not wanting to have a jovial night like most of those who are frequenting this place. "And I expect the change." She sighs as she rethinks how much she is being charged in this place.
Checking the buckles of the leather bracers on her arms, she surveys the room whilst waiting for her drinks to be poured, her hazel eyes gazing through the crowds and her pointed ears lightly twitching as she picks up those words of the folk feeling the oncoming doom upon themselves. She then thinks to remove the heavy load from her shoulders, the travelling pack she carries everywhere with her. Even with a tavern room paid for, she rather keeps what little belongings she currently has with her, the stone city buildings not being to her fancy. She looks to scowling human woman beside her. "What got on your wrong side today, mask?" She asks, nodding to the facial accessory. "You look like you could do with a something more potent than they stock here." She then readjusts the cured leather belt on her hip, the scimitar pair attached lightly chime against one another.
(Spoiler for an idea of what Ravetha looks like)
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
Elisa(Sarah) let out a small sigh as she looked over at the elven room was sitting next to her before shaking her head a bit as she put a hand onto her mask as she gazed at the elven figure “it’s these people, they think the world is really ending and this is how they want to spend there time... it’s pathetic” she said before shaking her head again “but I suppose that isn’t for me to decide is it, doesn’t truly matter, if they want to die drunken bastards then let them” she scoffed out
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
Ravetha laughs, "I suppose that is their choice to make." She leans over the bar again, raising two fingers. "Another two drinks, Tarf, for Mask here." She adds.
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
Sarah couldn’t help but crack a small smile as she looked at Ravetha before shaking her head with a small grin “why thank you, knife ears” she joked at the person calling her mask
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
Well, aren't ya the impatient one Tarf says jokingly to Ravetha Two more pints 'fore I've even poured the first three! Here ya go mate he says as he hands you the 5 pints with 7 silver pieces in change.
City prices mate, its probably double what you're normally used to payin'. Tell ya what however, the next round will be on the house seein as you're new to this city and as popular belief states we wont be around much longer to enjoy the benefits of coin! Don't despair however, the cheap bear in Venestrum is still one of the best in all the realms!
DM - Beyond the Veil
(Money amended)
"I shall drink to that statement." Ravetha takes her first drink. He then looks to Sarah. "I suppose I deserve that slur, Mask." She says, "Well if you share your name, Mask, I might share mine." She holds her tankard to toast with Sarah.
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
Tama takes his time in the tavern to try and find a chair that will support his big Loxodon body. He walks around chair to chair and presses on it with his hand before finding one he thinks is suitable and pulls it up to the others. He sits and waits and looks around and takes in his new sights and surroundings.
"Civilization, its nice."
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
Sarah let out a small chuckle as she held up her tankard of beer and clinked it against Ravetha's before giving the elf a sly smile "I suppose you make a good point, my name is Elisa" she said making a very convincing lie that she had lot plenty of times
Deception check if needed
Put 18
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
(Nah, would be passive insight at best, which is 12.)
"Elisa?" Ravetha curls a smile. "Well it is a pleasure, my name is Ravetha, though it was Rave at the barracks." She clicks tankards with her new friend, then looks to the loxodon seated precariously on the chair. "And what of you, Big Ears? What shall we call you?"
Current Player In: The Guild as Elsara Deepmoon
Tama feels his own ears, he never thought about it before. "well tiny ears, you can call me Tama. It is good to meet you all."
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
The crowd at the Strum Tavern parts like the Red Sea as a bolt of lightning seems to pass through them. In actuality its a bald, red bearded dwarf with his eyes on the prize: the last open seat in the tavern. "Pardon me, excuse me... make way... Moradin blesses you.." the dwarf proclaims as he maneuvers through the crowd. He hops up onto the seat after a few attempts and slams his hand down on the bar in excitement. "Great Moradin, that was more difficult than it shoulda been. Barkeep, keep them coming fast and loose my friend"
Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
"Ive heard it both ways."
Sarah smirked a bit taking a liking to this small little group, they seemed to be just smart enough to be interesting and not hold her back, but far from smart enough to figure out her real identity. “Well glad to have made your acquaintances Tampa and Ravetha and Tama, and thank you for the drink” she said taking a swig down before noticing the interesting dwarf who had entered into the building and made his way to the last seat nearby where they where, however she didn’t say anything about it, for now
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
(Passive perception would be correct - You successfully conceal your true identity)
As Tama makes his way through the crowded tavern, the other patrons can't help but to stare at the humanoid elephant as few have seen a loxodon before the ambiance grows quiet.
Ahem... um.. what will you be havin' good sir? Tarf says in a flabbergasted fashion. Can't say I've had the pleasure to meet many of your kind.. actually.. can't say I've ever met any of your kind before if I'm honest.
Once the patrons see the bar keep welcome the Loxodon, the ambiance quickly turns back to normal, with the band playing their music in full force.
DM - Beyond the Veil
Ah a dwarf, welcome! Here's the first of what I assume will be many! Tarf says as he hands you your first pint. A meager 6 copper is all I will be needing in return for my friendly service!
DM - Beyond the Veil
The dwarf gives a wry smile to the barkeep as he fumbles through his pockets. "6 copper? Surely this must be a pint worthy of Moradin himself." He finds 12 copper pieces exactly and places it on the counter. He takes the pint and consumes all of its contents in one gulp. "Is there a discount if I use the same pint? Pour again, good sir." He smiles and then chuckles as he looks around the bar now and takes notice of the Loxodon sitting so close to where he is. He leans in closer to the Loxodon. "Did ya hear that one?" The dwarf starts cracking up over the joke that he clearly thinks everyone should find funny but doesn't even really know if anyone heard it.
Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
"Ive heard it both ways."
"I hear many things." Tama says plainly, "Oh, I suppose just some fresh water and something to snack on." he then says to the barkeep.
Gash - Lvl14 Goblin Wizard - The High Court of the Aasimar Queen
Sarah looked over the smaller dwarf who had entered the room and shook her head a bit, he, clearly wasn’t the smartest person here, she just sighed a bit before going back to her drink as she turned to the elf sitting next to her “the drinks here aren’t half bad, I might have to repay you sometime for this”
Marvarax and Sora (Dragonborn) The retired fighter and WIP scholar - Glory
Brythel(Dwarf), The dwarf with a gun - survival at sea
Jaylin(Human), Paladin of Lathander's Ancient ways - The Seven Saints (Azura Claw)
Urselles(Goblin), Cleric of Eldath- The Wizard's challenge
Viclas Tyrin(Half Elf), Student of the Elven arts- Indrafatmoko's Defiance in Phlan
Aye, as I told the elf over there. The second round is on me for you new comers! Tarf says as he pushes the extra 6 copper into his drawer. Here's the second and the third pint that your 6 copper just bought ya.
Here's your water, and the snack is complimentary my friend. He says as he pushes a small bowl of mixed nuts in front of Tama.
DM - Beyond the Veil