(sorry folks. life getting in the way of my D&D fun!)
Wolf wis save: 15
Lord Wolf laughs out "Hahaha.. well, aren't you a tricky little changeling. What fun. I see you truly don't like being played. You'll have to work on your delivery a little better though if you'll be of further use to me. Perhaps you should have held us all in thrall first? Hmm? Then you may have at least gleaned something useful from someone here"
He wanders over to the guard that Phineas had duped, looking down at him he says "Go ahead and tell the lady what she wants to know! Where's our playmate! Come on man! WHERE'S OUR PLAYMATE!"
The guard starts sputtering "My lord, but, I , Lord, I don't know who you're talking about"
"Well this is all quite boring really. So let's see if i have the idea of it so far. You hired these three.."Syn points at the ones who had been in the carriage. "To impersonate yourself, your daughter and your playmate..." Syn gives a flourish to her hands as she changes form to that of the elfish woman she had beat, bruises, torn nighty, and all. "the half elf is a poor match. You also didn't actually tell these folks what they were getting into, though you may have actually gotten your moneys worth with that one..." Waving to the girl thinking about dresses "To lure this poor sap, or someone like him into making a fool hardy attempt to rescue the actual Madeline. Whom this young man doesn't seem to remember you have locked up somewhere. Or maybe not. Can we just get to the part where you tell us what you want?"
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Dox, You see the guard is not only intimidated but he's scared shitless and has no idea what Wolf is talking about.
Wolf grunts at Syn "So impatient! Spoiling my fun." Sighing he says "Fine. I'll tell you what I want" He turns his back on the guard sputtering out nonsense and walks back to the dais. Once there he makes a slight nod and the sounds of the guards sputtering turns into gurgles as his throat is slit.
You see the assassin starts to struggle against the guards holding him down at the casually display of cruelty. 11615
The assassin is not able to break free and get a fist to the face for his trouble.
Wolf addresses Syn "You are partially right. Don't you like our doubles? Through the years of festivals I've met many talented folks. Some very skilled with disguise." Turning to the body doubles "Be on your way"
"My sister was not well so she took leave of us to rest until she was able to rejoin us at a later time. I am sure that she would be honored to know you enjoyed her performances so much my Lord..." Mateu says as his attention turns to Halleck, his face blank as he meets the other bard's gaze.
"If thst is what you think then good for you. The band seems to have done well enough either way." Mateu says in a calm and controlled manner.
Halleck nods replying "I knew you'd do well enough here. And I see you've found some new people." Looking to Bones and Syn "Rather fitting names for the team as well. The Lord Wolf here has introduced me to many new interesting people... though" looking down to the new corpse on the floor "... not all make the cut unfortunately." as he pulls out a pipe and lights it, adding "Don't worry too much about Madeline, she and Gwen are being treated well."
Blowing out a large cloud of smoke Halleck smiles at Dox and replies "I sure did man! Y'all ****in' rocked it! Though I was in the back with Zen. M'Lord Wolf here didn't want to ruin today's surprise."
Mateu continues to stay silent, almost expecting to see hisnown father if he looks towards the throne once more. He shakes such thoughts away as the man was hundreds of miles away by his estimation.
He clears his throat just a little. "Is this going to take long? You have some sort of steward that is going to pay us for our gig? We usually charge a little extra for foiling assassinations...and I do have a bat mitvah I'm playing at in the morning-- and they have already paid."
Looking at Halleck from what she assumes is Madeline’s beaten face Syn replies “Willey who is this and why is he talking to me?” And then gives a chuckle at Bones’ comments.
Lord wolf clears his throat "Uhck hck huckach.... Yes, so nice to have this reunion but if I may continue?" Not waiting for an answer..."I don't know what this talk is of Gwendoline or Madeline being safe. I would protect my daughter with all the lives of every man, woman and child in my realm, and of course her, dear dear friend is also under my protection. Perhaps you think so lowly of me that you believe I haven't heard the rumors. That I would wed Madeline, or hold her hostage as I try to take the East?" He shakes his head. "Such petty little intrigues. There is a much bigger game at hand."
Turning to Bones "Yes, yes, I'm sure you're very anxious to getting back to letting boys use your head as a maypole but if you'll indulge me for a few more moments I think you'll find payment won't be an issue"
He makes a waving motion and 2 servants walk in carrying a chest and set down at the foot of the dais.
"You will be well paid if you'll hear me out. Some of you may get just what you want" As he says this his gaze lingers on Matue.
"So, will you hear me out or take the money and run?"
Halleck, knowing where his (very large) paychecks have been coming from, politely steps back, and gestures to the band listen giving the sign for $€¥₩£.
Mateu raises a brow. "So you would help overthrow a noble so that a bastard child could take his place? I am sure the nobles of my homeland would be very interested to know that. Although that would lead to unpleasantness so I will keep such thoughts quiet for the most part."
Ringo
Ringo doesn't engage or take the bait from Wilhelm. That Wolf didn't seem to know much about him gave him an advantage.
(sorry folks. life getting in the way of my D&D fun!)
Wolf wis save: 15
Lord Wolf laughs out "Hahaha.. well, aren't you a tricky little changeling. What fun. I see you truly don't like being played. You'll have to work on your delivery a little better though if you'll be of further use to me. Perhaps you should have held us all in thrall first? Hmm? Then you may have at least gleaned something useful from someone here"
He wanders over to the guard that Phineas had duped, looking down at him he says "Go ahead and tell the lady what she wants to know! Where's our playmate! Come on man! WHERE'S OUR PLAYMATE!"
The guard starts sputtering "My lord, but, I , Lord, I don't know who you're talking about"
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Mateu looks clearly unimpressed and merely thinks that the man is mad, quickly wiping the look off his face as fast he can.
Dox walks to the guard. "I'd talk." Intimidation 4
Syn
"Well this is all quite boring really. So let's see if i have the idea of it so far. You hired these three.." Syn points at the ones who had been in the carriage. "To impersonate yourself, your daughter and your playmate..." Syn gives a flourish to her hands as she changes form to that of the elfish woman she had beat, bruises, torn nighty, and all. "the half elf is a poor match. You also didn't actually tell these folks what they were getting into, though you may have actually gotten your moneys worth with that one..." Waving to the girl thinking about dresses "To lure this poor sap, or someone like him into making a fool hardy attempt to rescue the actual Madeline. Whom this young man doesn't seem to remember you have locked up somewhere. Or maybe not. Can we just get to the part where you tell us what you want?"
Dox, You see the guard is not only intimidated but he's scared shitless and has no idea what Wolf is talking about.
Wolf grunts at Syn "So impatient! Spoiling my fun." Sighing he says "Fine. I'll tell you what I want" He turns his back on the guard sputtering out nonsense and walks back to the dais. Once there he makes a slight nod and the sounds of the guards sputtering turns into gurgles as his throat is slit.
You see the assassin starts to struggle against the guards holding him down at the casually display of cruelty. 1 16 15
The assassin is not able to break free and get a fist to the face for his trouble.
Wolf addresses Syn "You are partially right. Don't you like our doubles? Through the years of festivals I've met many talented folks. Some very skilled with disguise." Turning to the body doubles "Be on your way"
The body doubles bow and leave.
"Now as to why you're all here..."
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Mateu seems ready to attack Wolf as the man is so causually killed, cursing his sister somewhat even if she could not help her psychological problems.
Syn
Syn doesn't spare a glance for the two as they fall dead. Instead she gives a sly wink to the two women as they walk out.
Halleck nods replying "I knew you'd do well enough here. And I see you've found some new people." Looking to Bones and Syn "Rather fitting names for the team as well. The Lord Wolf here has introduced me to many new interesting people... though" looking down to the new corpse on the floor "... not all make the cut unfortunately." as he pulls out a pipe and lights it, adding "Don't worry too much about Madeline, she and Gwen are being treated well."
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Dox looks at the guard bleeding out. "awe. I was gonna question him...." looking back to Halleck. Did you catch the show? I was great. "
Blowing out a large cloud of smoke Halleck smiles at Dox and replies "I sure did man! Y'all ****in' rocked it! Though I was in the back with Zen. M'Lord Wolf here didn't want to ruin today's surprise."
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Mateu continues to stay silent, almost expecting to see hisnown father if he looks towards the throne once more. He shakes such thoughts away as the man was hundreds of miles away by his estimation.
(Syn currently looks like the woman she beat so did she get the feeling that that is Madeline or the duchess )
Bones:
He clears his throat just a little. "Is this going to take long? You have some sort of steward that is going to pay us for our gig? We usually charge a little extra for foiling assassinations...and I do have a bat mitvah I'm playing at in the morning-- and they have already paid."
Syn
Looking at Halleck from what she assumes is Madeline’s beaten face Syn replies “Willey who is this and why is he talking to me?” And then gives a chuckle at Bones’ comments.
Lord wolf clears his throat "Uhck hck huckach.... Yes, so nice to have this reunion but if I may continue?" Not waiting for an answer..."I don't know what this talk is of Gwendoline or Madeline being safe. I would protect my daughter with all the lives of every man, woman and child in my realm, and of course her, dear dear friend is also under my protection. Perhaps you think so lowly of me that you believe I haven't heard the rumors. That I would wed Madeline, or hold her hostage as I try to take the East?" He shakes his head. "Such petty little intrigues. There is a much bigger game at hand."
Turning to Bones "Yes, yes, I'm sure you're very anxious to getting back to letting boys use your head as a maypole but if you'll indulge me for a few more moments I think you'll find payment won't be an issue"
He makes a waving motion and 2 servants walk in carrying a chest and set down at the foot of the dais.
"You will be well paid if you'll hear me out. Some of you may get just what you want" As he says this his gaze lingers on Matue.
"So, will you hear me out or take the money and run?"
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Halleck, knowing where his (very large) paychecks have been coming from, politely steps back, and gestures to the band listen giving the sign for $€¥₩£.
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Mateu raises a brow. "So you would help overthrow a noble so that a bastard child could take his place? I am sure the nobles of my homeland would be very interested to know that. Although that would lead to unpleasantness so I will keep such thoughts quiet for the most part."
(Do I currently look like Madeline?)
(Or do I have any idea who she is?)