Tyrines Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Slightly edited for readability. The Forum The newly built Forum is Maelbrim's premier meeting area. It is a large circle, its boundaries marked by columns and its ground laid with marble. Here is where public deals are struck, orations are given, and a great deal of spectacle takes place. It was ground zero for the catastrophe that was summoned to this land, but there are no signs of that devastation now. What had once been a ruinous crater is now a symbol of life and a flurry of activity. The King's Square is due east, the Northern Commons to the north, the Southern Commons to the south and Green Square to the west. A fountain has been placed in the middle of the square, a true masterpiece of art. Just north of it, a white marble statue has been erected, depicting a very hairy, square, small person. Must be a dwarf. Some graffiti has been surreptitiously placed here, depicting a White Wolf. [Exits: north east south west] A short note is here. A set of Imperial banners stand proudly around the commons. The official Tribunal Roll Call has been posted here. The statue of a dwarf stands here proudly, hewn in white marble. A large marble fountain carved in the likeness of a regal-looking illithid is here. A Caravan bearing crests of Valmiran is here. (White Aura) A Marshall of Maelbrim stands here, enforcing the Law. Baudry walks in. Baudry looks at you. l baud A halfling stands before you, no taller than a sturdy fence post. His small form is dense and muscular, and his neck is as thick as his head. Light brown hair, short and wavy, clings to his head like the gentle undulations of a sunlit field of dry wheat. His forehead is broad, and his eyebrows jut out slightly like a shelf above his eyes. His jawline, sharply defined, bears no hair or stubble. His hazel eyes are flecked with tones of gold and green like sunlight filtering through autumn leaves. A nose, small yet angular, is perfectly suited to his proportions at the center of his face. His mouth is small and rests slightly open, revealing large, yellow teeth like clumps of sulfur in a dark cave. His skin is lightly sweaty and bronzed, its warm hue stretched taut over his short and muscular frame. Broad shoulders, disproportionate to his height, give his body a near square appearance, which is accentuated by the sharp corners of the snug canvas tunic that hugs his torso. The weave on the canvas is of high quality, and the stitching around the hems has been done with a fine gold wire, giving a slight iridescence to an otherwise ordinary garment. Held up with a simple black cord around the waist, he wears a pair of simple trousers, dyed a rich brown, which fall neatly to his ankles. Hairy feet, bare and calloused, are planted firmly to the ground beneath him, each toenail thick and yellow like his teeth. Baudry currently holds the title of Master Questor of Aabahran. Baudry is in excellent condition. Baudry stops using the Arctron. Baudry says 'Yer should put that cabasa up.' Desci makes a grand show of riffing on his cabasa. Baudry utters the words, 'bahhrzhgruiqz'. Baudry closes his eyes and seems to enter a deep trance. Baudry's movements seem less accurate. You say 'No-can-do, little man. Busker's gotta busk.' Baudry utters the words, 'bahhrzgspzcandus'. Baudry closes his eyes and meditates briefly. Baudry says 'Yer don' wan break ther law.' You say 'There is no statute within the walls of Maelbrim that forbid busking, good sir!' Baudry says 'Ther Empire considers er a weapon. Either ya git out, or yer goin' ter jail.' You say 'I'd know, I'm a Herald. It's our business to know these things.' Baudry wields the Arctron and holds it high. Baudry tightens his grip around the Arctron. Baudry utters the words, 'gpaeaxeaiqzf'. Baudry meditates briefly and begins to move in a strange alien way. Baudry looks at you. You say 'For what crime? Living an honest bard's life? How dare you accost me thusly!' Baudry utters the words, 'bahhrzyajudig'. Baudry closes his eyes and meditates briefly. Baudry says 'Yer past ther allotted time. Make er choice.' Baudry looks at you. lull Baudry's eyes roll back into his head as he collapses into a deep sleep. You parry a Marshall of Maelbrim's attack. You dodge a Marshall of Maelbrim's attack. A Marshall of Maelbrim is in excellent condition. Desci: [100] <954/954|404/866|504/504> 13:00 42660 M 37029 flee A Marshall of Maelbrim parries your attack. You dodge a Marshall of Maelbrim's attack. A Marshall of Maelbrim's spear charge LACERATES you! A Marshall of Maelbrim is in excellent condition. Desci: [94] <904/954|404/866|504/504> 13:00 42660 M 37029 Your skin feels soft again. A Marshall of Maelbrim is in excellent condition. Desci: [95] <912/954|411/866|504/504> 14:00 42660 M 37029 A Marshall of Maelbrim parries your attack. Your uncanny muse wounds[5/20] a Marshall of Maelbrim. A Marshall of Maelbrim parries your attack. You block a Marshall of Maelbrim's attack with your weapon. You dodge a Marshall of Maelbrim's attack. A Marshall of Maelbrim has a few scratches. Desci: [95] <912/954|411/866|504/504> 14:00 42660 M 37029 You flee from combat! Rift Road This street, leading from the Forum to the west to the Dragon Gate to the east, has been named to remind people of the catastrophe that destroyed Rheydin, Maelbrims' predecessor. Even though the Rift and the following explosion are but a memory told to small wicked children, the catastrophe shall never be forgotten. The street leading east, ultimately to the Savant Tower, has been chosen to remind the populace who caused the Rift that triggered the explosion that took out a large chunk of the city. The Palace can be seen to the north. [Exits: north east west] ... <912/954|411/866|493/504> 14:00 42660 M 37029 Further into the Dragon's Teeth You've walked for what seems like miles. The Dragon's Teeth mountains still rise all around you, and you have even harder terrain ahead, so it seems. The wind has picked up, and ice and snow are all around you. It seems this is the only path through the mountains. [Exits: west up] An army Staging Camp has been built here. <912/954|411/866|491/504> 14:00 42660 M 37029 You are now WANTED! <912/954|411/866|491/504> 14:00 42660 M 37029 u Within the Dragon's Teeth Mountains You are now deep within the Dragon's Teeth mountain range. Rock is all around you, and the snow here comes to your knees in certain drifts. It is chilly, and bleak up here. The desolate winds from the Blasted Lands now blow through the canyons here with a cold sigh of misery. [Exits: east down] An army Staging Camp has been built here. You say 'Desci the Libertine! I like it!' Baudry rides in. <954/954|510/866|504/504> 20:00 42660 M 37029 You yell 'Help! Baudry is trying to cut me apart!' Baudry's critical strike misses you. Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! You parry Baudry's attack. You parry Baudry's attack. The Arctron tears into your nerves. Your uncanny muse mauls[6/20] Baudry. Your uncanny muse devastates[8/20] Baudry! Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [94] <898/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! The Arctron tears into your nerves. Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. A bulloak cabasa tears into Baudry's nerves. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [80] <770/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 You dodge Baudry's attack. Baudry's shock MASSACRES you! Your uncanny muse misses[0/20] Baudry. Your uncanny muse decimates[7/20] Baudry! The Shroud of Undeath seems to emit a dark aura at Baudry. You drain the strength from Baudry's legs! Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [73] <703/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry wounds your chest. Baudry's critical strike *** OBLITERATES *** you! Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [58] <562/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 You parry Baudry's attack. Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! The Arctron tears into your nerves. Baudry dodges your attack. Your uncanny muse misses[0/20] Baudry. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [46] <439/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 You block Baudry's attack with your weapon. Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. Baudry dodges your attack. A bulloak cabasa tears into Baudry's nerves. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [39] <381/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's critical strike misses you. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [39] <381/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's shock MASSACRES you! You block Baudry's attack with your weapon. The Arctron tears into your nerves. Baudry dodges your attack. Your uncanny muse misses[0/20] Baudry. A bulloak cabasa tears into Baudry's nerves. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [32] <312/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 You parry Baudry's attack. You dodge Baudry's attack. You parry Baudry's attack. The Arctron tears into your nerves. Baudry parries your attack. A bulloak cabasa tears into Baudry's nerves. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [32] <312/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry wounds your chest. Baudry's critical strike LACERATES you! Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [27] <264/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's shock MASSACRES you! You sure are BLEEDING! You dodge Baudry's attack. The Arctron tears into your nerves. Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [20] <196/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 You block Baudry's attack with your weapon. You dodge Baudry's attack. You block Baudry's attack with your weapon. Baudry dodges your attack. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [20] <196/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's thrust LACERATES you! You sure are BLEEDING! Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [15] <146/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 You dodge Baudry's attack. You dodge Baudry's attack. Baudry's shock MASSACRES you! You sure are BLEEDING! The Arctron tears into your nerves. Baudry blocks your attack with his weapon. A bulloak cabasa tears into Baudry's nerves. Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [8] <78/954|524/866|504/504> 21:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's chop MASSACRES you! You sure are BLEEDING! Baudry has a few scratches. Desci: [2] <20/954|536/866|504/504> 22:00 42660 M 37029 Baudry's shock DISMEMBERS you! Baudry stops short of a killing blow. As you lose your consciousness you see a swarm of guards surround you quickly. West Cell You stand in a small, dark cell. The walls are moist and carry distinct marks of blood, and the air is thick with fear and stench of over occupants. A bit of straw covers the ground and serves as a bed, with a small bucket doubling as food pot and sanitary device. Cries of remorse fill the air mixed with occasional shuffle and clank of guards. North of you a magical barrier crackles, preventing any escape. 'Slandren wuz here 1578 PC.' has been scratched into the wall. [Exits: north] Your sentence has been set to Normal for 20 hours. [HERALD] a feminine bouncer: 'Desci's sentence has been set to Normal for 20 hours.' [HERALD] a feminine bouncer: 'Contacts report of Desci's arrival in Val Miran Jail.' <238/954|0/866|126/504> 22:00 42660 M 37029 [HERALD]: 'Not enough support to activate The Eternal Library.' Baudry rides in. Baudry says 'Now I kin appreciate some above-board smarm and sass.' Baudry says 'What yer did was beyond thar.' You say 'This won't be the end of our tale, little man! You've not seen the last of Desci the Libertine!' You stand up. aff You are affected by the following: Spell: incarceration : for 18 hours Spell: mounted : for 34 hours Baudry says 'I was hopin' we could be friens.' Baudry tightens his grip around the Arctron. You say 'You have a talk with your Empire on their stance against a hard day's work, and we might come to an arrangement.' Baudry says 'Now yer'cn apologize fer puttin' me ta sleep and disobeyin' ther laws, and I kin go easy on ya.' Baudry says 'Er I can put yer in here ter rot.' You say 'I'll do no such thing. You had it coming, you did.' Your sentence has been set to Extended for 47 hours.. [HERALD] a feminine bouncer: 'Desci's sentence has been set to Extended for 47 hours..' You say 'I can take it! You'll rue the day you trifled with Herald!' A squad of guards surrounds the cell and quickly escort Baudry out. n A magical barrier crackles as it stops you. Baudry tells you 'Whenever yer feel like apologizin' m'ears are open.' You tell Baudry 'I'll make sure to shout it so you'll be able to hear it all the way down there.' Baudry tells you 'Appreciates ya. If yer'd show yer consideration in other ways... like ther laws... mebbeh we kin be friends.' Baudry tells you 'Yer choice. M'arms'r open.' You tell Baudry 'I await the tender embrace around my shins.' Baudry tells you 'Mebber it'll keep 'em warmer then ther bugs yer pickin' up in ther jail. ' Baudry tells you 'When yer out, make sure ter head down to ther Eredeni river'n check yerself fer ticks and mites'n the like.' reply Guh, only goes to show the lack of care and respect your kind have for honest citizens! They can't hear you. West Cell You stand in a small, dark cell. The walls are moist and carry distinct marks of blood, and the air is thick with fear and stench of over occupants. A bit of straw covers the ground and serves as a bed, with a small bucket doubling as food pot and sanitary device. Cries of remorse fill the air mixed with occasional shuffle and clank of guards. North of you a magical barrier crackles, preventing any escape. 'Slandren wuz here 1578 PC.' has been scratched into the wall. [Exits: north] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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