I would say Silent probably does feel quite confident, given his training with this instrument.
(OOC: Rules are a bit disputed, and a bit flexible with how performance skill interacts with proficiency in an instrument. The approach that makes sense to me is that for Silent, because he's proficient in the lute, he can make a performance check with a d20 roll, +1 for his Charisma modifier, and +2 proficiency modifier because of his lute skill.
If he were proficient in the performance skill as well, he would get advantage, but that's not the case here.)
After playing a few exploratory notes, Silent strikes up a slow, plodding tune - one of the first folk songs he remembers learning. Keeping time with Magnum's beat for a few bars he grins and starts to speed up, launching into spiraling arpeggios up and down the neck. The melancholy tone of the song remains but is now counterbalanced by an oddly optimistic feel. It is a very odd feeling - his fingers appear to be moving of their own accord guided by some long-forgotten memory.
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Silent, you come out of your reverie to see the elven woman standing, regarding you with a half-smile on her face. Well now, that was quite something. I don't think I've ever heard the like. And you've got more out of that instrument than anyone in a dozen years. Do you have your own?
Hmmm, the elven woman thinks for a moment. I... have an offer to make you. I'm having a little get-together tomorrow night. A few friends, a few important people from the city, some students, some guests. If you would be willing to perform that song, I would happily make you a gift of that lute. What do you say?
To Magnum - Bit of a long story but it broke during one of my, uh, misadventures back home. Turns out it's hard to take care of delicate instruments on a battlefield, who woulda thought.
To the proprietor - I...uh... I gotta be honest, I'm really out of practice. That right there mighta just been a fluke. But if you're willing to gamble, I guess I am too - your offer is too generous for me to pass up.
Magnum, what do you say? You willing to hang here for another day?
Absolutely. I'm already very interested in this party. Also, at least while we travel together, I can probably help service your lute. Which is not in any way a sexual innuendo. I find I must be very clear about such things.
Well, splendid. And do bring your curious construction as well. Your... travelling companion? She seems unsure. In any case, most welcome, most welcome. She takes the lute from your hands and returns it to the counter. It will be here, tomorrow, please arrive just before sunset. It's a small affair, only around fifteen specially invited guests. I should take your name, so that I can introduce you. Both of you, she corrects herself.
To Silent after we leave. It’s not so much a story as an issue with how I was taught to communicate. As I developed, I didn’t always understand the subtler complexities of interpersonal communication. I would frequently say things that, when taken out of context, might be considered vulgar or sexual. I find I have to be clear about what I say and intend.
To the propietor, seemingly thinking things over for a second:I go by... Silent, miss. And I'm sorry, I didn't ask for your name myself.
To Magnum when they're outside the shop: Ah, that's less...uh... interesting than I mighta feared. But hey, that ain't gotta be an issue. Good to have someone truthful around.
Also a lady once tried to seduce me when I was two years old, but was disappointed to find I don’t have genitals. I made the mistake of telling her I could help her lay some pipe.
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I would say Silent probably does feel quite confident, given his training with this instrument.
(OOC: Rules are a bit disputed, and a bit flexible with how performance skill interacts with proficiency in an instrument. The approach that makes sense to me is that for Silent, because he's proficient in the lute, he can make a performance check with a d20 roll, +1 for his Charisma modifier, and +2 proficiency modifier because of his lute skill.
If he were proficient in the performance skill as well, he would get advantage, but that's not the case here.)
(OOC: Sounds good)
Performance 15
(Is that a Nat 20? 👍)
(OOC: Oh that's hilarious, I don't think I've gotten a single Nat 20 in combat yet but let's break out the bard skills LOL)
It is. Why don't you describe the entrancing music that Silent creates...
After playing a few exploratory notes, Silent strikes up a slow, plodding tune - one of the first folk songs he remembers learning. Keeping time with Magnum's beat for a few bars he grins and starts to speed up, launching into spiraling arpeggios up and down the neck. The melancholy tone of the song remains but is now counterbalanced by an oddly optimistic feel. It is a very odd feeling - his fingers appear to be moving of their own accord guided by some long-forgotten memory.
https://youtu.be/MLxlZv4cSjI
(OOC: LOL the comment section on that video is great)
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Silent, you come out of your reverie to see the elven woman standing, regarding you with a half-smile on her face. Well now, that was quite something. I don't think I've ever heard the like. And you've got more out of that instrument than anyone in a dozen years. Do you have your own?
Not at the moment, lost ol' reliable quite a while back.
How did you lose it?
Hmmm, the elven woman thinks for a moment. I... have an offer to make you. I'm having a little get-together tomorrow night. A few friends, a few important people from the city, some students, some guests. If you would be willing to perform that song, I would happily make you a gift of that lute. What do you say?
To Magnum - Bit of a long story but it broke during one of my, uh, misadventures back home. Turns out it's hard to take care of delicate instruments on a battlefield, who woulda thought.
To the proprietor - I...uh... I gotta be honest, I'm really out of practice. That right there mighta just been a fluke. But if you're willing to gamble, I guess I am too - your offer is too generous for me to pass up.
Magnum, what do you say? You willing to hang here for another day?
Absolutely. I'm already very interested in this party. Also, at least while we travel together, I can probably help service your lute. Which is not in any way a sexual innuendo. I find I must be very clear about such things.
Silent raises an eyebrow at Magnum. There's gotta be a story there... He turns back to the propietor.
Seems like we're decided. It'd be a honour.
Well, splendid. And do bring your curious construction as well. Your... travelling companion? She seems unsure. In any case, most welcome, most welcome. She takes the lute from your hands and returns it to the counter. It will be here, tomorrow, please arrive just before sunset. It's a small affair, only around fifteen specially invited guests. I should take your name, so that I can introduce you. Both of you, she corrects herself.
Magnum, ma’am.
To Silent after we leave. It’s not so much a story as an issue with how I was taught to communicate. As I developed, I didn’t always understand the subtler complexities of interpersonal communication. I would frequently say things that, when taken out of context, might be considered vulgar or sexual. I find I have to be clear about what I say and intend.
To the propietor, seemingly thinking things over for a second: I go by... Silent, miss. And I'm sorry, I didn't ask for your name myself.
To Magnum when they're outside the shop: Ah, that's less...uh... interesting than I mighta feared. But hey, that ain't gotta be an issue. Good to have someone truthful around.
Also a lady once tried to seduce me when I was two years old, but was disappointed to find I don’t have genitals. I made the mistake of telling her I could help her lay some pipe.