Marmaduke couldn't hold it any longer. She busts out laughing so hard, that she falls out of her seat. She even rolled around and hit the ground. "Boo-hoo~... hahahaHA… Fights to death in the arena, and... and... *****es about nearly dying!" She says breathily as she rolls onto her otherside.
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When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Harmond puts a hand on Morthos' shoulder and says, "Relax, she's not worth the effort." He then continues, "Yeah, it sounds to me like everything got you stressed. Not gonna lie your situation isn't the best but trust me, it could be a lot worse, like you wouldn't believe how much worse it could be." Harmond says those last words with such intensity that even without being able to discern any facial expressions from his helmet, you can tell he's not kidding. Harmond lets go of Morthos' shoulder and pours some of his Elvish ale into Morthos' mug (A mini keg has enough ale to fill 6 mugs). He then leans back on the chair and begins talking again, "Trust me, what you do in the Coliseum isn't killing people for money. I used to kill people for a living and I made only a quarter of what even the Coliseum newbies make... in a year. If you die, you'll get brought back. If you kill your girlfriend in the arena, she'll get brought back. If all your friends die, you'll be joining them for ale later that day. What you do is closer to game than a real battle. So stop treating it like it's one. It's borderline disrespectful."
Harmond takes a second to take a swig of his ale before continuing. "Now your other problems might be real problems and not something that feels like one. It sucks that your so-called friend stole your money and left you stranded here but no point in crying over it. If you don't have anything better to do, just make the most of your current situation. Look at Toren, I heard he was dirt poor when he first joined. Now he's rich and famous. Even Bugface who loses more often than he wins has enough money to run this place. I hear he's planning to buy a some land and build a moderately large house. So, your situation is really not the worst. Might as well enjoy it right? As for being away from your parents, have you even thought about writing to them? If not you really need to get on that. As for Nara describing almost getting killed by a dragon as a magical time, yeah can't help you there. Maybe she's not right for you but that REALLY isn't something for me to decide. You need to handle that situation on your own."
Harmond finally takes another gulp of ale after finishing his last sentence.
"Yeah I get what your saying. I mean I haven't even explored anything beyond the arena. Wait can you recommend or know of any shops or stores. Maybe blowing of some money is just what I need."
Harmond says, "Not really but wandering around the town would do you some good. Fresh air and time to clear your head and all that. You really should think about getting yourself a hobby."
(I just noticed something. Each round is 6 seconds. Let’s say each match is about 10 rounds. People are paying to sit there for a minute 3 times a day. A minute. The coliseum must have excellent gift shop merchandise)
((Come to the Coliseum! The MOST exciting minutes of your life! You've never before seen such power displayed in such a rapid burst! Come for the spectacle and stay for the gift shop! You won't regret it!))
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Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1) DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
(I think the whole town has some kind of weird time warpy stuff going on. That or many of the PCs having time control powers has something to do with it.)
Marmaduke couldn't hold it any longer. She busts out laughing so hard, that she falls out of her seat. She even rolled around and hit the ground. "Boo-hoo~... hahahaHA… Fights to death in the arena, and... and... *****es about nearly dying!" She says breathily as she rolls onto her otherside.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Morthos wipes his tears off and pulls out an arrow discretely while Marmaduke is laughing.
"You don't know what you're talking about..."
Morthos now has a miserable and frustrated face on him.
(Sorry couldn't post because bad internet)
Harmond puts a hand on Morthos' shoulder and says, "Relax, she's not worth the effort." He then continues, "Yeah, it sounds to me like everything got you stressed. Not gonna lie your situation isn't the best but trust me, it could be a lot worse, like you wouldn't believe how much worse it could be." Harmond says those last words with such intensity that even without being able to discern any facial expressions from his helmet, you can tell he's not kidding. Harmond lets go of Morthos' shoulder and pours some of his Elvish ale into Morthos' mug (A mini keg has enough ale to fill 6 mugs). He then leans back on the chair and begins talking again, "Trust me, what you do in the Coliseum isn't killing people for money. I used to kill people for a living and I made only a quarter of what even the Coliseum newbies make... in a year. If you die, you'll get brought back. If you kill your girlfriend in the arena, she'll get brought back. If all your friends die, you'll be joining them for ale later that day. What you do is closer to game than a real battle. So stop treating it like it's one. It's borderline disrespectful."
Harmond takes a second to take a swig of his ale before continuing. "Now your other problems might be real problems and not something that feels like one. It sucks that your so-called friend stole your money and left you stranded here but no point in crying over it. If you don't have anything better to do, just make the most of your current situation. Look at Toren, I heard he was dirt poor when he first joined. Now he's rich and famous. Even Bugface who loses more often than he wins has enough money to run this place. I hear he's planning to buy a some land and build a moderately large house. So, your situation is really not the worst. Might as well enjoy it right? As for being away from your parents, have you even thought about writing to them? If not you really need to get on that. As for Nara describing almost getting killed by a dragon as a magical time, yeah can't help you there. Maybe she's not right for you but that REALLY isn't something for me to decide. You need to handle that situation on your own."
Harmond finally takes another gulp of ale after finishing his last sentence.
Morthos slots his arrow back into his quiver.
"Yeah I get what your saying. I mean I haven't even explored anything beyond the arena. Wait can you recommend or know of any shops or stores. Maybe blowing of some money is just what I need."
Harmond says, "Not really but wandering around the town would do you some good. Fresh air and time to clear your head and all that. You really should think about getting yourself a hobby."
"Yeah but what? I hunt alot but it's more of a profession now then a hobby. What do you do for fun?"
Harmond answers bluntly, "Napping."
“hay don’t forget me, I once did have to fight to the death to survive, and now I’m here”
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
Marmaduke eventually climbs back into her seat having laughed herself to tears, and gets back to work.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Banjo Man strides on over to the glory for a drink.
"Something fruit-flavored, please."
Walton Gibson - Human Cleric, Level 1
Harmond stands up and says to Morthos, "I gotta go." He heads over to the bar and hands Banjo orange juice. "1 SP"
"Yeah no I'll see you around"
Morthos will head out into the town looking at anything that catches his fancy at the stalls.
(I just noticed something. Each round is 6 seconds. Let’s say each match is about 10 rounds. People are paying to sit there for a minute 3 times a day. A minute. The coliseum must have excellent gift shop merchandise)
Extended Signature! Yay! https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/off-topic/adohands-kitchen/3153-extended-signature-thread?page=2#c21
Haven’t used this account in forever. Still a big fan of crawling claws.
((Come to the Coliseum! The MOST exciting minutes of your life! You've never before seen such power displayed in such a rapid burst! Come for the spectacle and stay for the gift shop! You won't regret it!))
Horatio Hirschfeld - Squire imbued with fae powers, in the Coliseum of Conquest (W2/L1)
DM for Reavers of Harkenwold, and sometimes The Fighting Grounds of the Coliseum
(I think the whole town has some kind of weird time warpy stuff going on. That or many of the PCs having time control powers has something to do with it.)
(Who has time control powers? I want to know.)
(Well, the underground coliseum is run by one of my PCs who's at level 20 for a oneshot, so he does have access to time stop)
Is it Barosh?
(Of course. I know he took Meteor Swarm for the actual oneshot but he could have time stop here)
(Hah. Just don’t kill Archy, alright? He’s my character, I made him, so don’t kill him.)
Extended Signature! Yay! https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/off-topic/adohands-kitchen/3153-extended-signature-thread?page=2#c21
Haven’t used this account in forever. Still a big fan of crawling claws.