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Topic: Footprints: Part One, Chapter Five
Subject: "Such a great amount"...
Varis' eyebrows raised in surprise. The sum was an inordinate amount for what sounded like a simple watchful task.
"Such a great amount you intend to pay us, and in advance no less. But why? No guards would be needed at a Duel of Knowledge, surely? Even if they would, you wouldn't need to hire independant mercenaries, rather simply take city soldiers or guards for the job." Varis exclaimed, before clasping his hands together in front of him.
"Councillor, I don't know what's behind this, but something is up. I trust you, and even if you had intended to take advantage of us-paying us in advance wouldn't be the way to go. But I ask you to trust me. I won't disclose anything you want kept quiet. Who is this foreigner? What is happening? What do you expect?" Varis asked, infusing his voice with every ounce of trust he can.
Unbidden and almost silently, Varis' foot twitched consistently, a quiet set of taps on the ground, even as his fingers absently drummed a silent rhythm on the table, as slivers of magic slipped into his words without his intent.
"An'Jantar, I have to know if there's anything we should expect..."
Posted on 2011-03-06 at 14:19:02.
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Topic: Footprints Discussion
Subject: Well you never know...
Hehe, don't be so sure. I once threw in some relevant Dungeoneering checks about types of stone in an adventure I DMed, once.
Anyway, I've posted the next part.
Posted on 2011-03-06 at 12:39:29.
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Topic: Footprints: Part One, Chapter Five
Subject: Straight to business...
Varis frowned, worried at hearing his suspicions confirmed. A quick glimpse behind him at the rest of the tavern allowed him to notice for the first time the cheap fabrics and hide many in the tavern wore, and the higher quality of clothing having clearly shown many decades of wear. Varis also gritted his teeth at the sight of Thomas' occasionally catastrophic lack of subtlety at work.
"Of course, Councillor. It would be my honor and pleasure to help. May I...?" Varis asked, gesturing to the seat opposite the table as his pained feet demanded of him. Seeing Ulrick nod his permission, Varis pulled up the chair and sunk into it with an audible sigh of relief.
"Councillor, I fear before we go on, I must mention in advance... You know my aid is free for whatever you need, and I am perfectly willing and able to help politically, diplomatically...and thanks to my companions, militaristically if it comes to that. However, I suspect not all of them feel the same. DHarem, a Seeker of the Great Library, has a good heart, but Thomas and Bon...I am unsure. I have formed us in the guise of mercenaries, if you have not already heard, and though I have little need of riches at this point in my life...Those I travel with will expect rewards of some kind."
Varis idly scratched at the back of a palm as he spoke, awkward as ever when asking for payment of some kind. He was not a greedy man, but a fair one.
Posted on 2011-03-06 at 12:37:56.
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Topic: Footprints: Part One, Chapter Five
Subject: Enter Varis the Bard...
As the unusual group approached the Tavern, the shortest among them, standing just over 5 feet and 7 inches, stretched out his arms to either side to clear the circulation within and to dissipate the numbness settling on his shoulders. Warmth was not his major problem, as his thick cloth shirt and cloak let little enough of the cold breezes still gusting through the city touch his skin. Not to say that he wasn't cold, but he was bearably so. Rather, his discomfort emitted from the pack he kept underneath his cloak, the weight of various travelling items as well as his unworn armour pulling down on his back.
As the tavern loomed, the man arched his neck, looking briefly around the city surrounding them. He vaguely recognized the area, though he had to prevent himself from biting his lip at the state of some of the housing nearby. He was unused to seeing the damage time had on the city: the wealthier areas he was accustomed to held themselves in better condition than the lower areas, naturally. The Caese family of which Varis belonged had made their financial success generations ago.
Varis briefly considered taking off his sword, for even in such an area-it was unlikely to be needed; even in a tavern that, strangely, he didn't recall ever travelling or performing in. But the chill of the night and the ache in his shoulders and feet changed his mind, he didn't want to spend any more time outside than he could help. Once he was warm and seated, then he'll unpack his sheathed weapon.
Instead, with a glimpse back at the others who followed him, Varis strode into the tavern, opening the door with an aura of confidence, yet obvious relief at the sudden warmth inside. He let his hood back as the warm air soothed him, revealing young, sharp features that radiated good humor, and short-cropped blond hair.
As his companions entered the room behind him, Varis was distracted momentarily by a familiar face across the room, almost missing the exchange of greeting between Tavern Keep and DHarem.
"Welcome to the Giant Dwarf tavern, the only greater paradox being just how good our home-brewed ale is! What can I get you all?"
"Good Morning Tavern Keep. We would love some drinks if you don’t mind over at that table. I would like a glass of Deckian Wine if you have it.”
Varis, shaking himself into the present, made a swift, trained bow to the tavern keep, responding in a tone of true thanks.
"And what a fine establishment the Giant Dwarf is. I confess I am intrigued...I think I will try some of your homebrew ale, if it is no problem."
With that, Varis followed the Seeker to the table where he had sat as Varis ordered for himself, letting the others take care of their orders. However his sore feet ached, though, Varis didn't sit down yet. Rather, he unclasped his cloak, laying it over the chair next to DHarem, gratefully slid his heavy pack off his shoulder to leave it on the chair and finally unhooked his sword and hand-harp from his belt to place on the table where he intended to sit.
As he did so, he was keenly aware that even as DHarem visibly relaxed, his eyes watched Varis' movements, curious as to why he had not sat down. Varis gave a brief nod to him, before striding over to the well-dressed man in the corner, executing another perfect bow, this time one far deeper. Varis spoke, softly enough so that the other residents of the tavern did not hear with ease.
"Councillor An'Jantar Ulrick. It is wonderful to see you once again."
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(Out of character, quick note: First post here too. I won't make them usually this long, though, by the way)
Posted on 2011-03-06 at 03:52:49.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Alright then...
Keeping with the theme of Bilbo, another difficult question though...
In the movies...
What was the name of the wine that Bilbo claimed was "almost as old as I am!"?
I think anyone who gets that deserves to give themself a clap, though.
Posted on 2011-03-06 at 03:03:20.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: More to come...
Balrog of Morgoth was right, by the way. Morgoth, who took a huge role in the existence of the whole plot of the trilogy...
Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it "That still only counts as one!", rather than "That only counts as one!"?
Heh, don't mind me. I'm the Chairman of the Pedantic Society of Pedants...
Well, Vice-Chairman, actually.
Anyway, the phrase, I believe, was "The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead, and the dead keep it. The way is shut." There was an extra sentence in the books that was cut in the movie, but I can't remember it.
Erm, *Cough*. Anyway: In the movies, Frodo was most commonly seen putting the One Ring on which hand?
Alternatively, simply name which hand it was during a particular scene.
Posted on 2011-03-05 at 14:25:17.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Dwarves, eh?...That or Dwarfs.
Gimli's father? As in Gimli son of Gloin?
Gloin was Gimli's father, and also (though is irrelevant in this forum) a character of note in "The Hobbit".
Complete this sentence: In the Mines of Moria lay a Balrog of _______.
Posted on 2011-03-05 at 10:28:17.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: You can't keep me down!
Aw, well at least I think I know *this* question.
It's Asfalath, from memory, isn't it? Either that or Asfaloth. Surely one of them is correct, so I hope I don't get a forfeit for not remembering, or knowing, the spelling. ^^'
Okay, I replay my previous question: Which family (or section of family) was Bilbo Baggins so keen on keeping from entering his house?
Posted on 2011-03-04 at 13:50:57.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: A slight trick question, I see...
Well...Pippin and Merry were far from invited. I think Frodo and Sam both were, and I imagine so was Bilbo...
So my answer is three.
Assuming I'm correct, as a follow-up question...
From the films, what family (or section of family) was Bilbo Baggins so desperate to keep out of his house?
Posted on 2011-03-04 at 13:33:11.
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Topic: Hi Everyone
Subject: You'll need those. ^^
Hey, welcome to the site, great to have another writer on board. Don't worry, this place is bursting at the seams with creativity!
Though...hang on to that towel
And wine list... ^^'
Anyway, welcome!
Posted on 2011-03-02 at 05:23:06.
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Topic: Footprints Recruitment
Subject: I second that.
Hear hear, anyone else interested?
Posted on 2011-03-01 at 03:00:20.
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Topic: How Did You First Find Red Dragon Inn?
Subject: D&D-Related Webcomic addiction for me.
I think it was through the "Loaded Dice" webcomic for me. I think I was linked to it, or heard it at least mentioned, somewhere on forums related to the webcomic "Order of the Stick".
Of course, I found later how much more such a site had to offer. ^^
Posted on 2011-02-27 at 12:33:47.
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Topic: Footprints Recruitment
Subject: Well I'm interested. ^^'
Okay, I'm certainly happy to join this as a player. I can promise deep backstory and consistent roleplaying...
Errm...
However, I have yet to do anything like this, my only experience being Real-Life 4th Edition D&D with brushes of 3.5 Edition.
So how many players have you already attracted, and what should my first steps be? I imagine making a character by the guidelines ddescribed, of course, but anything else I should know?
Posted on 2011-02-27 at 12:30:44.
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Topic: Greetings
Subject: Welcome!
Well, welcome to the Red Dragon Inn!
(Pats my pockets and belt puches furiously) I knew I'd left it somewhere-Aha! Here it is! (Hands you a list) Here's the wine list: If you're anything like me, it's more or less the very soul of the Inn.
Posted on 2011-02-27 at 12:18:46.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: I'll put a question up anyway.
Well, regardless, might as well put my question through now come to think of it...
Name both the father and sister of Eomer of Rohan.
Posted on 2011-02-05 at 08:17:32.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Hmmm...
That's a hard one, but I think I remember...
It's...is the voice of the Witch King done by the same man who played the portrayal of Gollum? Andy Serkis?
I won't put on another question, partially because I'm not certain, and partially because there's already an unanswered question two posts above me. ^^
Posted on 2011-02-05 at 07:36:56.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Whoops.
Oops...sorry. It's really, really late for me here, and can't get to sleep, hence why I completely forgot.
Eheh...sorry. ^^'
Anyway, which finger (and on which hand) was famously bitten off of Frodo Baggins by Gollum?
Posted on 2011-01-31 at 18:09:24.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Aha!
My, that would be fair lady Galadriel of the Elves.
Posted on 2011-01-31 at 17:41:32.
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Topic: Oblivion based game
Subject: Sure, it wasn't helpful, but why not just improve/reinvent it?
They're definetly removing more than just Mystiscism, from the information released, though that is for sure the only confirmed skill I know of that they're dropping.
As for Mysticism...well, it was incredibly useful in Morrowind up to a point, for the various teleportation spells, but became largely useless after a certain level where you have 100% spell chance anyway. Then in Oblivion it became more or less pointless, useful only as an alternative to having Telekinesis potions on the rare occasion you need such an effect, or if you're at the start of the game and have no enchanted weapon to Soultrap enemies yet.
And I suppose Life Detection. That was Mysticism, wasn't it?
But I still don't like just having it removed. I suppose for Lore reasons, more or less, just suddenly having a whole school of magic disappear like, well, magic. Surely they could've simply got more uses for it, re-design teleport spells somehow (Short-distance teleports, combat uses...), or re-design the variety of detection spells from Morrowind, such as Detect Key and Detect Enchantment (adaptations could make Mysticism a valid skill to gather rare treature with or find hidden and secret areas).
Posted on 2011-01-27 at 18:46:38.
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Topic: Oblivion based game
Subject: Skyrim?
Yeah, I heard. I'm not enthused about a few of the things I've heard, such as removing yet more skills and setting it in Skyrim, but some other aspects I'm looking forward to see. Dual-wielding is being brought back from all the way since Daggerfall, true dragons will finally be seen...
I'd like to see a bit of gameplay footage, though. ^^'
Posted on 2011-01-27 at 05:14:47.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Errm, damn, dunno.
Damn, I have no idea. I'mm reposting your question at the end of this post so it still had yet to be answered, though. But to my own knowledge, the current bearers of the elven rings of power are Galadriel, with the ring of air (I can't for the love of me remember it's name), Elrond with the ring of water (same again) and...
Well I'm not sure myself, but from vague references in the Hobbit and when he fought the Balrog, it's implied that the third, the ring of flame, is held by Gandalf.
And the question that has yet to be answered... Fill in the blank.
"____________________ the finest weed in the south farthing."
Posted on 2011-01-27 at 05:09:57.
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Topic: Oblivion based game
Subject: While we're on a recruitment thread, I should point out...
True, true. I'd like to point out I'm fully interested in playing, but I myself have never done this before, an online D&D/RPG session, that is. I've done plenty as a player and a DM in person, but not online.
Posted on 2011-01-25 at 05:59:22.
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Topic: Oblivion based game
Subject: Seems I may have been onto something.
I recognized, hence why I thought, and am led to still think, that I was right with my post saying I was a bite late to say anything.
Posted on 2011-01-25 at 04:32:14.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Ah, le question de marriage?
I believe Eowyn married Faramir of Gondor, at least in the books.
Name who now hold the three Rings of Power "Gifted to the Elf lords" by Sauron, and the elements they represent. (Books)
Posted on 2011-01-24 at 04:03:27.
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Topic: Lord of the Rings Trivia Game
Subject: Mind if I shove my way in here? (Sorry Wrath)
Easy! In both the books and the extended movies, he was stabbed and killed by Grima Wormtongue, before Grima in turn was killed...shot by hobbit arrows in the books, I think.
And I think I'll leave a relatively simple question in turn: What gift did Gimli the dwarf receive from Lady Galadriel during "The Two Towers". I don't think there was a difference between book and movie, but if there is, then I'm talking about according to the extended movie.
Bonus points if you can answer the exact number of the gift that was given.
Posted on 2011-01-23 at 15:31:45.
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