Chapter 2: Birdsong in Hollow Valley

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Feb 5, 2020 6:47 pm

Re: Chapter 2: Birdsong in Hollow Valley

Sungyeol shakes his head, and responds to Meng, pitching his voice for the guards to hear, "There was never any contract. The Guild did not hire anyone to hunt the creature down. The monster was a menace, and by ridding the city of it, you folks rendered the city a public service! The reward offered by the City Council belongs to you." This is a bit of a surprise. The reward must have been posted sometime today, while you were outside the city.

The elven archer then continues in a low voice, "If it were up to me, the Council would be informed it was you that brought the beast here, Jimseung. Walk away now, and thank Tamchim's discretion you won't be held responsible for any of the deaths your recklessness has caused."

Jimseung

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Feb 5, 2020 6:47 pm

Re: Chapter 2: Birdsong in Hollow Valley

Jimseung laughs, and his hand goes to his sword hilt as he fixes Sungyeol with a menacing gaze. "Out of my way, boy. Or I'll cut you to pieces along with these interlopers to feed my dog."

Sungyeol and his men stand their ground. The gate guards, seeming to finally grasp the gravity of the situation, take up their polearms uncertainly.

What do you do?

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Kuroi Mimi

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Feb 6, 2020 2:09 am

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Seeing the vicious loyal dogs, Mimi tries to see if she could find a way to convince them to stand down, or maybe even turn against their masters.

OOC:

I roll for parley or discern realities?

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Feb 6, 2020 2:30 am

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OOC:

There's only one dog, a massive, black-haired mastiff (imagine one of those huge Tibetan mastiffs). It is at Jimseung's feet, with hackles raised, and unleashed.

I think Parley would be appropriate. Bear in mind that to parley you need leverage. Leverage is something they need or want. Take -1 on the roll because 1) it's currently hostile, and 2) you can't actually speak to it like you could a person.

Kuroi Mimi

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Feb 6, 2020 2:34 pm

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Mimi takes out a ration and gave it to Orengi to hold in his mouth. She gestures for him to step forward a bit facing the dog, and place it down in a submissive manner.

OOC:

result is 8, so partial success.
Rations: 4 -> 3

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Rolls

Parley(Cha +1, cunning +2) - (2d6+3)

(15) + 3 = 9

BedzoneII

Feb 6, 2020 4:10 pm

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"What do you hope to gain by forcing your way in? Since it is clearly known that the beast is yours, and obvious that we have protected the town from its threat. Nothing you can do will change that. If you attempt to seek the favour of the Council in this matter you will be disappointed. Do you wish for their favour? If so, let us talk further." The monk was calmest when speaking with simple wisdom.

Rolls

Parley - (2d6+2)

(54) + 2 = 11

Kalam Makhir

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Feb 6, 2020 7:22 pm

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Kalam quietly, and calmly watches everything. Being wary of Jimseung, knowing men who hunt beasts, typically act like them.

Xian Feng

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Feb 7, 2020 3:12 am

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Feng follows Kalam's example, crossing her arms with an almost annoyed expression on her face. She eyes up the beast, wondering if she could best such a beast in singular combat, and if there is a price on it's head. Perhaps as a trophy?

Jimseung

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Feb 7, 2020 6:09 am

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OOC:

Mark off 1 ration, Mimi.

Jimseung takes his hand off his weapon, and everyone visibly relaxes, including the guards. The huge mastiff wolfs down the offered morsel. But now it wants more, and is eyeing Orengi hungrily. It's big enough to swallow the fox in one gulp. Its master makes no move to bring it to heel, either.

Jimseung's gaze is equally predatory. "The Council, yes. What are you suggesting, monk?"

What do you all do?

Kuroi Mimi

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Feb 7, 2020 1:15 pm

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OOC:

This is just a repeat of the post ahead. I attempted do a quick backwards to edit, but this happened. I suppose its a good counter to avoid cheating without the delete option.

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Kuroi Mimi

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Feb 7, 2020 1:15 pm

Re: Chapter 2: Birdsong in Hollow Valley

Mimi quickly tosses out another ration to appease the hungry hound before it attempts to have a taste for fox spirits.

OOC:

Rations: 3 -> 2

BedzoneII

Feb 7, 2020 3:31 pm

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"Your falling out with Tamchim is precisely the reason why you will never be able to regain the favour of the Council, who has entrusted him to be the Guildmaster. We can persuade Tamchim to place his trust in you again, if you're prepared to make peace with him, by showing him how you cooperated with us when we brought back the beast. Your reinstatement in the Guild will return you to any former good standing you may have had with the Council."

Jimseung

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Feb 9, 2020 3:54 am

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"To be honest, I don't give two shits what Tamchim and the Council think of me, as long as they don't interfere with my business, and they don't mess with my animals. You people have messed with my animals," Tamchim growls, his tone still predatory, but then with a low whistle he brings his hound to heel. "I'll let this pass. But you owe me. I won't forget it." With another whistle, the beastmaster orders his men to follow him as he and his great hound exit the city and withdraw into the wilderness.

Sungyeol

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Feb 9, 2020 3:54 am

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Sungyeol wipes his brow in relief, and grasps Meng's shoulder. "You have prevented unnecessary bloodshed. Well done, my friends. What now? Mimi! You are hurt!"

BedzoneII

Feb 9, 2020 2:47 pm

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The peace-observing monk simply genuflected and bowed. He was satisfied to have returned to town after their hunting expedition, and sought nothing more tonight than to retire, cleanse and meditate.

Kalam Makhir

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Feb 9, 2020 4:37 pm

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Kalam watches Jimseung leave, then turns to Meng, You continue to impress me. I doubt I could have dealt with that and gotten a better outcome. Well done brother. At that last Kalam bows.

Kuroi Mimi

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Feb 10, 2020 12:07 pm

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"Oh, I had a bad fall while hunting the beast. But it probably wouldn't be permenant, hopefully... But anyways, that's two portions of my food supply gone. That trained wolf hopefully recognised me as a friend..." Mimi says to Sungyeol.

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Feb 10, 2020 12:09 pm

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OOC:

Wait, do I recognise who Sungyeol is?

BedzoneII

Feb 10, 2020 1:29 pm

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Meng was almost embarrassed by Kalam's words, and bowed in return. "Brother Kalam, I am humbled by your praise, thank you."

Xian Feng

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