Magnum, there are several more fights, some longer, some shorter, some two on two or three on three. All bloody and brutal, but none ending in death. No other knockouts either; they end with one contestant tapping out. And most are better-natured than the fight with the goliath. You see, across the room, the goliath returns to consciousness, and he leaves, avoiding looking at you, accompanied by two friends.
At the Lyrical Star
Silent, the evening continues for another hour, with a variety of performances, and some polite conversation; if you want to talk more with Elspa, Ferin, Doteya or any of the other people present, you can do so.
Last fight tonight, Bors calls out, the Tin Man takes on last month's winner, back in town for tonight only and expecting another handsome payout. Tin Man, Pell - tonight, the choice of weapon is yours. A free for all.
As you both enter the ring, Pell - a tall bugbear in hide armour - picks out a morningstar and shield from a nearby rack of weapons and holds the morningstar up in the air, to thunderous applause. Bors nods towards the same rack - take your pick, kid - and exits the ring.
Silent will excuse himself from Espa and Ferin and approach Doteya.
Great show tonight, Miss Arrac - thanks again for letting me join. How d'you think mine went over? I don't have a lot of experience performing for a captive audience.
At the Lyrical Song, the evening is drawing to a close.
It was splendid, my dear, absolutely splendid. You're not staying in town, I imagine, you have that look about you. Ferin, be a dear and fetch Master Silent his lute. The young man gives a polite bow to mistress of the house and disappears, returning shortly with the promised lute. Thank you for contributing to a wonderful evening, and best of luck on your travels.
As the party ends, several people come up to you to offer their congratulations and compliments on your performance, and Elspa gives you a dazzling smile as she exits before you.
At the Iron Chain
The bugbear speaks good common. Good fight, good to see that idiot knocked down a peg. Let's keep this friendly, eh? More fun all round, I reckon.
Silent bows to Doteya and, in Elvish, will say This gift means more than you know, Miss. Thank you very much, and I hope we can share music again someday.
Silent will follow Elspa out of the shop and, before she is out of earshot, will quietly whisper in Elvish: I owe you the truth for the inspiration back there but you've clearly figured me out yourself. I promise, I don't mean anyone any harm - it's just easier to lie about these things. Xhorhas is a tough sell for most folk.
If by any chance you ever come across a drow bard named Thorryn... well... he's a good man, that's all.
Without waiting for a response Silent will abruptly start heading towards the Iron Chain, donning his hood again and feeling very confused.
Your punch hits his shield, but somehow instead of deflecting the damage, the shield seems to vibrate and amplify it, pushing the energy through his body and leaving him looking like he's just aged five years in a single moment.
Woah there, Tinboy. Gimme some time to get ready, eh?
He comes back with a strike of his morningstar:
Attack: 20 Damage: 16
The two strikes are only a second apart. The crowd gasps and laughs and cheers. Just a scratch mate, nothing to worry about.
Elspa smiles sweetly. Don't be so quick to assume people have you figured out. I was just fishing. But don't worry, I won't tell. I hear good things about... that place, from people I trust. Maybe I'll make it there one day.
You head to the Iron Chain, but will arrive after Magnum's second fight is completed, I think.
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The crowd is quieter than before, but not unhappy. They're focused on the fight, on the skill on display, and the general good natured banter between you seems to be having a good effect on their mood too.
Attack: 15 Damage: 11
Another near miss, a gasp from the crowd. People start to call Tin Man! and Pell!
At the Iron Chain
Magnum, there are several more fights, some longer, some shorter, some two on two or three on three. All bloody and brutal, but none ending in death. No other knockouts either; they end with one contestant tapping out. And most are better-natured than the fight with the goliath. You see, across the room, the goliath returns to consciousness, and he leaves, avoiding looking at you, accompanied by two friends.
At the Lyrical Star
Silent, the evening continues for another hour, with a variety of performances, and some polite conversation; if you want to talk more with Elspa, Ferin, Doteya or any of the other people present, you can do so.
At the Iron Chain
Last fight tonight, Bors calls out, the Tin Man takes on last month's winner, back in town for tonight only and expecting another handsome payout. Tin Man, Pell - tonight, the choice of weapon is yours. A free for all.
As you both enter the ring, Pell - a tall bugbear in hide armour - picks out a morningstar and shield from a nearby rack of weapons and holds the morningstar up in the air, to thunderous applause. Bors nods towards the same rack - take your pick, kid - and exits the ring.
Magnum will pick up a shield, but stick with his fist as his weapon.
Silent will excuse himself from Espa and Ferin and approach Doteya.
Great show tonight, Miss Arrac - thanks again for letting me join. How d'you think mine went over? I don't have a lot of experience performing for a captive audience.
At the Lyrical Song, the evening is drawing to a close.
It was splendid, my dear, absolutely splendid. You're not staying in town, I imagine, you have that look about you. Ferin, be a dear and fetch Master Silent his lute. The young man gives a polite bow to mistress of the house and disappears, returning shortly with the promised lute. Thank you for contributing to a wonderful evening, and best of luck on your travels.
As the party ends, several people come up to you to offer their congratulations and compliments on your performance, and Elspa gives you a dazzling smile as she exits before you.
At the Iron Chain
The bugbear speaks good common. Good fight, good to see that idiot knocked down a peg. Let's keep this friendly, eh? More fun all round, I reckon.
Magnum, roll initiative.
4
Agreed. A light-hearted trashing. Between friends?
Initiative - 6
The bugbear nods.
Magnum, you're up.
Thunder punch.
Attack: 25 Damage: 13
Bonus Action for Defensive Field.
Silent bows to Doteya and, in Elvish, will say This gift means more than you know, Miss. Thank you very much, and I hope we can share music again someday.
Silent will follow Elspa out of the shop and, before she is out of earshot, will quietly whisper in Elvish: I owe you the truth for the inspiration back there but you've clearly figured me out yourself. I promise, I don't mean anyone any harm - it's just easier to lie about these things. Xhorhas is a tough sell for most folk.
If by any chance you ever come across a drow bard named Thorryn... well... he's a good man, that's all.
Without waiting for a response Silent will abruptly start heading towards the Iron Chain, donning his hood again and feeling very confused.
Your punch hits his shield, but somehow instead of deflecting the damage, the shield seems to vibrate and amplify it, pushing the energy through his body and leaving him looking like he's just aged five years in a single moment.
Woah there, Tinboy. Gimme some time to get ready, eh?
He comes back with a strike of his morningstar:
Attack: 20 Damage: 16
The two strikes are only a second apart. The crowd gasps and laughs and cheers. Just a scratch mate, nothing to worry about.
Magnum is up.
At the Lyrical Song:
Elspa smiles sweetly. Don't be so quick to assume people have you figured out. I was just fishing. But don't worry, I won't tell. I hear good things about... that place, from people I trust. Maybe I'll make it there one day.
You head to the Iron Chain, but will arrive after Magnum's second fight is completed, I think.
Bonus Action for Defensive Field. Then Thunder Gauntlets.
Attack: 20 Damage: 5
Ah now see, that's a bit more like it. Hey, watch out, I'm coming in again.
Attack: 22 Damage: 8
Shoulda stepped a bit more to the left, there. Now, you go.
(Magnum is up.)
Bonus action for Defensive Field. Thunder punch.
Attack: 7 Damage: 11
The bugbear dodges easily, and comes in for the finishing blow:
Attack: 8 Damage: 13
But he bungles it. Sorry about that. Next time, though.
Magnum is up.
Thunder gauntlets.
Attack: 11 Damage: 9
The crowd is quieter than before, but not unhappy. They're focused on the fight, on the skill on display, and the general good natured banter between you seems to be having a good effect on their mood too.
Attack: 15 Damage: 11
Another near miss, a gasp from the crowd. People start to call Tin Man! and Pell!
Magnum is up.
Magnum is staggered. Tired. He winds up and takes another swing, hoping to level the playing field a bit.
Attack: 17 Damage: 10
Another miss. This is a bit embarrassing for both of us. Come on, Pell do this:
Attack: 6 Damage: 14
Aw, come on.
Magnum is up.
Magnum knows he can't take another hit. Thunder gauntlet.
Attack: 18 Damage: 9