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Something is Rotten in the State of Caervenfor . . . [IC Thread]

Started by Seraph, February 23, 2007, 12:25:55 AM

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Seraph

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If you  guys want to make up you're own name, that's fine.  As such, the regiment didn't have a specified name.[/ooc]
 [ic=Nordgate]This ruined city lies at the northernest point in Caervenfor along the banks of the River Tharlim.  It is seen as the gateway between Caervenfor and the bitter cold of Fjal Othila and the Frozen Waste.  Indeed, a massive iron gate punctuates the North Wall symbolically.  Nordgate is a dismal city, half ruined by the war.  Its people live in a few scattered huts.  Many lost their homes in the war, whether in battle or for the army to make use of the ready resources.  Nordgate has seen more of the war than most anywhere else.  It was the first target of the orcs and the locus of the final battle of the war.  Many citizens were lost in the war, either dead or missing.  The mayor was recently killed, a victim of the violence.  Now most of the townsfolk seem to clamor for Amlethe, the local magistrate to take up the reins.  Brew Master Eluf runs the local tavern The Lagerhead on Bourbon Street.  Its sign bears the insignia of a drunken tortoise clutching a foaming flagon.  Kennet the Smith has also recently taken up the post as head of the town guard.  He is perhaps Amletheâ,¬,,¢s greatestâ,¬'and onlyâ,¬'competition for governing of the city.  [/ic]
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Stargate525

[ic]"Come friends," Jelma'c says, striding ahead of the group, "To the Lagerhead. Tonight will be a night of celebration."

Jelma's opens the door and strides in, "Five of your finest ales, Master Eluf, and a round for everyone!" [/ic]


 [ooc]Bourbon street... heh.[/ooc]
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Captain Obvious

[ic=Ilio]As the ale is passed to him, Ilio slides it down the bar to Archer, proclaiming "Ale does not agree with me. Besides, you should celebrate your shot. That was one in a million my friend."
Turning back to the bartender he asks, "Might you have something a bit stronger but lacking the barley of the ale. I wouldn't say no to a good measure of gnomish brandy if you have any in stock. Or if not, then whatever you have that's good."
"Friends, i may not have none you long," he says to his companions, "But I feel a great bond with you now. It was all touch and go for a moment, but i find those to be the moments worth living."
"Still," and he raises his drink, "we made it through. And we are here to remember those that didn't. To the fallen. To the survivours. And to us lucky ones - The Fortunate Few!" [/ic]
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The Age of Kings: My main CS(Comments and Criticism welcomed)
Shadows of the Last Alliance: My PbP game\'s CS (Not much written here yet)
...As it is in Heaven: My newer CS (currently mostly just brainstorming)
Vorsatz: my newest setting.[/spoiler]
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\"We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, leaving only the memory of smoke and the presumption that once our eyes watered.\" -Samuel Beckett
\"Who am I lady? I\'m your worst nightmare. A pumpkin with a gun!\" -Merv Pumpkinhead
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"Pig's lips meet my lips,
Pig's Stomach meets my stomach,
A meeting of meats."
- Anonnymous hotdog haiku.[/spoiler]
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Stargate525

[ic]"The Fortunate Few?" Jelma'c looks at Ilio, "If we are going to go down in the annals of history, I would rather they not remember me for my luck, even if it is what saved our lives. If anything, we should be praising the One God for his benevolence. Something like 'The Favored Five,' or 'The Firm Five,' or 'The Fearless Five.' For few fare well when waiting on fortune, a fickle mistress to be sure."
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Seraph

[ic=Brew Master Eluf]"Well sir, we brew most of our drinks right here, from me own hops, wheat, barley, corn, what have you.  As such I doubt we have any Gnomish brandy, but I dare say we got some of me own brand if ya like.[/ic]
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Wensleydale

[ic=Aldabrat]He looks slightly depressed.

"I guess no dwarven ale then... still. Give me a pint of your best..."[/ic]

Seraph

[ic=Brew Master Eluf]"No dwarven ale?  Now master, don't be so quick to jump to that conclusion!  We may not have many gnomes around here, but this is Sassory--No where in Caervenfor can more dwarves be found than here, and I've found it to be much to my benefit to be ready to serve them worth their expectations!"[/ic]
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[ic=Jelma'c]"Hold on a minute there!" Jelma'c exclaims, turning to Eluf, "I said five of your best ales, dwarven or otherwise. Do you mean to say that this is not your best?" He looks down into his 3/4th empty mug with a bit of a frown. [/ic]
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Seraph

[ic=Brew Master Eluf]"Beggin yer pardon, scaly master, but neither did I say that.  It often comes down to a matter of taste, you see, and while many are partial to dwarven ales, this far north there are other brands that seem to take preference.  All that said, when you asked for five of me best ales, I think of me own best ales, and so I choose the kinds of which I'm best at makin.  Dwarven ale here is a specialty item and often reserved for special occasions.  Now, if this indeed be a special occasion for the likes of ye, I'd be happy to grace ye with a round of me dwarvens on the house."[/ic]
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Stargate525

[ic=Jelma'c]"I find it hard to believe that there is a better ale here than the one I have just finished, but I would be happy to be proven wrong." Jelma'c continues after placing his empty mug on the bar, "Especially since it is free. However, I do owe you for the other fine patrons of the bar, as well as the first five ales. How much will cover it?"[/ic]
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Seraph

[ic=Brew Master Eluf]"Well, let me see.  A common ale costs about 3 coppers hastings, but for me finest that's gotta be nearin' 6 or 7 silvers a head.  What have we then, some one short of a dozen, outa a might charity round out it down to . . ." At this point Eluf breaks away to whisper something into the ear of a passing serving wench--a pretty young girl who looks as if she's seen a bit too much of the world and stands almost as tall as Eluf and ever so slightly plump with long black hair that curls about her shoulders like the spray at the bottom of some waterfall. She whispers back, at which point Eluf continues "fifty silvers."  He smiles at you with a mix of vanity and meekness, revealing through chapped lips a toothy grin, though his nose, which veers at a strange angle, presumably from an old breakage give his grimy visage a decidedly comical appearance. "Or if you prefer, five gold."[/ic]
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[ic=Ilio]"Weel, i can see your point about the name. There are those wont to think the lady has little to do with their succeses, and all to do with their errors. Dame Fortuna can be a fickle and inconstant mistress, but when the mood strikes her," he says with a wry grin and a wink, "she can be oh so sweet. She seems to grace my life often though. Likely she finds me too irresistably charming to stay away."
"If'n you have no gnomish, i would be all too willing to try your house brandy. I am partial to the nectar of those little scamps, but I am always open to new concoctions to imbibe, especially from such an obvious artist as yourself," and he gives a slight bow to the brewmaster.
At this moment, the pretty barmaid passes by and Ilio's head snaps sideways to follow her as he slips his hat from his head and his self from his stool.
"Oh my sweet, allow me to relieve you of some of your burden," and he deftly slides her tray out of her hands and onto a nearby table, while he takes hold of her hand. "Such a delicate flower as you should not work so much on a day such as this. Did you not hear? We are victorious. This should be a time for joy and revels, especially for such a vibrant young woman as yourself."
He tugs her towards a more open area of the tavern and waves with his hat to any assembled in the room. "Come now, are there none amost you who can spin a lively tune for me and this pretty little lady here?" And with this he begins to spin her out towards the more open area, whirling to imaginary music if none is forthcoming.[/ic]
 [ooc]Woo! dashing swashbucklers are so much fun to play.[/ooc]
[spoiler=My Campaign Settings]
The Age of Kings: My main CS(Comments and Criticism welcomed)
Shadows of the Last Alliance: My PbP game\'s CS (Not much written here yet)
...As it is in Heaven: My newer CS (currently mostly just brainstorming)
Vorsatz: my newest setting.[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Quotes]
\"We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, leaving only the memory of smoke and the presumption that once our eyes watered.\" -Samuel Beckett
\"Who am I lady? I\'m your worst nightmare. A pumpkin with a gun!\" -Merv Pumpkinhead
\"This whole Case is like a chocolate jigsaw puzzle: It\'s messy, it sticks to your fingers and you don\'t know whether to fit the peices together or just take a big bite.\" - Jack Leaderboard
"Pig's lips meet my lips,
Pig's Stomach meets my stomach,
A meeting of meats."
- Anonnymous hotdog haiku.[/spoiler]
My Unitarian Jihad Name is Brother Boot Knife of Forgiveness.
Instigator of the Weirdo Invasion! :weirdo:

!turtle Are you a member of the turtle club? You bet your boots I am!

Wensleydale

[ic=Aldabrat]Aldabrat nods, and speaks in Dwarfcommon for a moment. "So it seems that you are shrewder than many alemen, friend. If you sell dwarven ale..." he grins. "How much?"[/ic]

Stargate525

[ic=Jelma'c]"A fair price, master brewer." Fishing in his pouch for a moment he pulls a single coin out and places it on the bar. "This should cover it, and rooms for the five of us besides."

As Jelma'c turns to watch Ilio's antics, he wonders if the brewmaster has ever seen platinum before. [/ic]
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Raelifin

[ic Archer]With Ilio's showy actions taking the spotlight, Archer fades back to his cups and broods quietly.[/ic]