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Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 22, 2024 5:28 pm
Nov 22, 2024 5:28 pm
Chapter 1
Last night was a wild night, but that's pretty much all you can remember.

Your head is aching. Your vision is blurry, at first, but things slowly come into focus. You realize that you must have fallen asleep outside, and not very far from one of the roads that run through town.

As you look around, you see a few others starting to wake up nearby. Any faces you recognize look different somehow. There are strange new tattoos, inexplicable articles of clothing, and a donkey on a leash that no one remembers buying.

What happened last night? Surely you're not the only person asking yourself that question.

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 22, 2024 6:25 pm
Nov 22, 2024 6:25 pm
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I wake up with my head shaking and feeling like I’m going to throw up. While I’m slowly regaining consciousness, I try to remember what happened. As far as I know, I was walking, looking for a place to eat after a difficult day searching for a job that suits a warlock. The last thing I remember is entering a place to get something to eat.

As I try to stand up to look around, I’m surprised to see a donkey trying to eat my clothes. HEY, I’M NOT FOOD!! I shout. After that, I try speaking to the people around me, Does anyone know what happened? I can’t remember clearly.

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 22, 2024 11:54 pm
Nov 22, 2024 11:54 pm
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When asking I also try to remember what happened.

Rolls

Try to remember something (History check) - (1d20+1, 1d20+1)

1d20+1 : (9) + 1 = 10

1d20+1 : (15) + 1 = 16

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 23, 2024 12:05 pm
Nov 23, 2024 12:05 pm
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Delvane, your memory of last night is hazy, but a few details are coming back to you.

You made your way to an inn last night. You think it was called The Stumbling Boar. A satyr was buying everyone drinks of their choice. Other patrons of the inn seemed to be getting very, very, very drunk. You can't recall how much you drank, though.

The other revelers start to slowly disperse.

The donkey's rope is tied to a goblin's wrist. The goblin takes a look at the donkey's saddle, and suddenly looks rather startled. The goblin quickly removes the rope from his wrist and says, "I'm gettin' outta here!" He takes off running.

The donkey doesn't seem to mind. It stays by Delvane's side. In fact, it seems to like you, Delvane.

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 23, 2024 1:38 pm
Nov 23, 2024 1:38 pm
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After a flash of memories comes to my mind, I put my hand on my face in a disappointed way. "Gods, I'll never drink again." Looking at the scene of the goblin running away and the donkey staying by my side, I say, "So, what do we do now, little donkey?" Thinking that the goblin might have some information, I try to run in his direction to catch him. "I have some questions for you! Stop running!" I try to cast Unseen Servant near him to make him stop or fall, giving me time to reach him and ask questions.
[ +- ] Unseen Servant (Cha)

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 23, 2024 2:36 pm
Nov 23, 2024 2:36 pm
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The goblin runs into the Unseen Servant at full speed. He topples over and falls to the ground. You easily catch up to him as he writhes on the ground in pain.

"Oh...agh....what was that?"

The donkey follows you over. The Unseen Servant's presence remains. You can sense its magic nearby.

The goblin looks up at you, holding a hand out as if to stop you from coming any closer. "Listen! Whatever it is, I swear I didn't do it! I was not involved!"

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 23, 2024 3:30 pm
Nov 23, 2024 3:30 pm
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"Hey I just want to know what happened" I walk slowly trying to not scare him, I stop in a good distance and start petting the donkey's mane and say to the goblin "Tell me what happened and everything you know, If you weren't involved, you have nothing to fear right? I just want to know what this mess is"

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 23, 2024 3:44 pm
Nov 23, 2024 3:44 pm
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The goblin looks you over with a wary eye. He slowly gets up and rubs his wrists.

"You...you don't own that donkey, do you? Did you read the saddle? It says PROPERTY OF CLEREBOLD THE WIZARD. If you're smart, you'll steer clear of that guy. He's not known for kindness.

"By the way, was that magic you used a moment ago? You gotta be careful with that. Most of us can't use magic. People might get upset with you. Or they might try to hire you, which could be just as bad, if you ask me."

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 23, 2024 4:22 pm
Nov 23, 2024 4:22 pm
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"See? doesn't hurt to talk a little." I look at the donkey still petting him and say "Then we steal you or something like that little donkey?" Then I turn back to the goblin "So, if you are tied with the donkey you are also involved with this right? If not, why are you here then? But anyway, why don't you come with me? Maybe we can return the donkey to his owner and he give us some reward? I don't even know If I stole him. As far as I know I'm innocent and you are the one tied with him." After this I stretch out my hand to greet him and says "And thanks for the tips about using magic, I'm new in these lands."
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Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 24, 2024 4:20 pm
Nov 24, 2024 4:20 pm
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The goblin frowns and crosses his arms.

"Lady, magic or not, I don't help people who I just met. This town is dangerous enough for goblins as it is. Now, unless you can give me some very monetary reasons to help you, I'm leaving. And don't try to stop me with your magic this time!"

The goblin starts walking away. The donkey and Delvane's Unseen Servant stay put.

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 24, 2024 4:54 pm
Nov 24, 2024 4:54 pm
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"Then what about this? If we find out what happened with this donkey, we can try to return him to his owner, this Clerebold man. Surely, he’ll give us a good amount of coins as a reward." While I'm speaking, I try to command the unseen servant to make him stumble and slow him down without him noticing. "What do you think?"

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 24, 2024 5:01 pm
Nov 24, 2024 5:01 pm
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The goblin feels the Unseen Servant trying to trip him up. He stumbles once, then turns toward you and draws a long knife from a scabbard on his hip.

"Lady, I'm warning you! Leave me be, or else!"

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 24, 2024 5:11 pm
Nov 24, 2024 5:11 pm
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"Okay, okay, you win. If you had wanted to come with me, maybe I could have given you some cool magical things as thanks for your help. Well then, more gold for me." I say this slowly, turning back with the donkey, trying one last time to convince the goblin.

Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+2)

(14) + 2 = 16

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 24, 2024 6:38 pm
Nov 24, 2024 6:38 pm
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The goblin looks at you for a moment. He sheathes his blade.

"I'll stick around out of curiosity. The idea of a reward seems unlikely, but I suppose there is a chance. If we have any trouble, though, don't be surprised if I run away! No one in this kingdom offers health insurance for goblins.

Lead the way, whatever-your-name-is."

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 24, 2024 6:48 pm
Nov 24, 2024 6:48 pm
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"Haha, I knew you would come, we are together in this. My name is Delvane, my pleasure, and what's yours? I hope we can get along well" I say this trying to shake his hand, and during this I look at the donkey and ask, "what do you think we should do now? maybe we can get some clues around here."
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Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 24, 2024 7:01 pm
Nov 24, 2024 7:01 pm
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The goblin doesn't shake hands with you, but he does tell you that his name is Wormwick.

He suggests making inquiries at The Stumbling Boar. Being there and having a drink are the last things he can remember doing.

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 24, 2024 7:10 pm
Nov 24, 2024 7:10 pm
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I keep my hand in position for a few seconds until I notice that he will not shake my hand and say "Maybe you don't like physical contact", then I take the donkey leash and speak to him "Nice to meet you Wormwick, and the last thing I remember was to go to that Inn too, and a suspicious Satyr buying drinks for everyone, lets go back to this place, maybe we can get some useful information."

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 25, 2024 12:32 am
Nov 25, 2024 12:32 am
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Wormwick reluctantly follows Delvane. The donkey and Delvane's Unseen Servant follow, too.

Your party makes its way back to The Stumbling Boar. As you walk, a few people stop when they see you to call out things such as:

"Hey! It's the priest-punchers!"

"Oi! Bishop-beater! Hahaha!"

This is puzzling to you, as you're not sure what you did to earn such nicknames.

You enter The Stumbling Boar. You see the telltale signs of what must have been a riotous party. The barkeeper, a burly female dwarf, is tidying things up. She turns a bit pale when you come in, and looks as if she might start wielding the broom in her hands as a weapon.

"Hold it right there! I'm not sure I want your business, after last night's shenanigans!"

Delvane Lonfort

Elln_The_WitchInactive for 4 months

Nov 25, 2024 1:02 pm
Nov 25, 2024 1:02 pm
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"Hey, I don't know what you're talking about. I don't want to cause any trouble, this is a misunderstanding. I just want to know what happened here last night."

I say this in a calm voice, trying to tranquilize her a bit, though I am really confused with this situation.

"Can you tell us what happened?"

Sneepy Inactive for 1 months

Nov 25, 2024 3:10 pm
Nov 25, 2024 3:10 pm
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The barkeeper's expression turns from cranky to amused. She gives a hearty laugh.

"Hoho! You don't even remember what happened last night, do ye? By the gods, you were sloshed.

"Tell you one thing, though. There was a group of folks who decided to get new tattoos, after an uncouth number of drinks. I can't remember perfectly, but methinks you were part of the group that went along with them.

"You lot went to the tattoo shop on the north side of town, if I'm not mistaken."
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