[BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread
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				Title: <strong>[BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>14-12-2007, 22:14:23</strong>
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				This is for the city areas of the gaming. Swordhaven is a deep water part on a large granite island in the Mistwind Archpelego in a region of it known as the Silver Triangle a region fairly well stable and protected. In the center it a de fact economic power sproting a full magic-users guild the Society of Sorcery, two thieves; guilds the respected Order of the Knives (scouts and various specialists that use their skills lawfully) and the Cloaks (scum and criminals, killers and scoundrels- illegal) and a powerful center of faith the City Temple serving the varous and many dieities worshipped in the city. Other temples to the non-human dieites are also here and an illegal cult the Undead Temple has elements here. But their great dark fortress temples dot the other regions of the Archipelegos.<br><br>Allies to the city are the elves of Misthome a mighty forested realm to the SE, the Shirerealms of the halfling folk to the SW the major source of food for the city and the mighty dwarven hold of Ironcrag to the North where the good dragons dwell. To the West on the Moonspire a natural tower with a holy site at the top are the Lilim the half-vampires good by mysterious women of some ancient age renowned for their arcane power. Several young ones live in the city some in the pleasure trades and one sits on the Council of the Ten supposedly a thousand years old.<br><br>Outside this area are many small islands some with good creatures and hidden communities, farther afield is the Black Kingdom ruled by fell creatures and where the Undead God is master with powerful evil creatures, tribes of cannibals and cave men, the great island home of the Dark Elves (lightly darkened skin these elves think elves are the height of beauty and all other things less beautiful must die- they make allowances only for races of fairy and the like blessed by their dark pantheon). Pirates also make their home here from gnerally privateers for some foreign kingdom or another attacking another to typical cuthroats. Rumors are a skull laden ship of undead pirates is in the seas and serve the dark lord of the Undead Temple eeking cannon fodder for his needs.<br><br>In the city slavery is legal but only among criminals and debtors, indentured servitude is also present but rights are afforded to slaves to see they have basic care. The city is roughly in four quarters the bottom third of the city is dedicated to the port, docks and well unsavery entertainments that is common in those places. The center holds the walled and fortified Upper District where the city government and centers of power are. To the NW is the trade ward where the professiona trade guilds and merchant houses are roughly middle class to lower upper class. To the NE is the Common Ward not a bad place to live more tradesman live there, some merchants, many residences and shops with a large open market. Living on the water are fishermen and their families on boats and floating cottages with some little islands of rock having some permanent businesses. A sea dragon lives here and gets fed by the locals scraps in return for protection, she even plays with the children who frolic safely in the still waters. She recently took a mate and has a few babies and are beloved by the city.<br><br>The major adventuring location is the HAPPY ORC it has a half-orc maiden dancing with a mug of ale and sports several recruiters, a job board, folks seeking mercenaries, a city recruiter for the navy and guard (also recruits for the privateers the city papers to fight piracy) and various folk some not very savory. Its run by halflings and a few half-orcs and has one half-troll a huge bouncer called Vinny. <br><br>Post there your all just out of your apprenticeships or learning what you could from you parents and seek adventure...
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-12-2007, 22:19:09</strong>
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				Ahhh, nothing like a tankard or two of the finest ale down at the Happy Orc after a long, hard day of honest toil!&nbsp; And that's exactly what Happy is having...a tankard of ale, to be sure, but not after an honest day's toil by any stretch of the imagination!<br><br>Nursing a black eye, the scruffy and unkempt Halfling broods in the corner, doing his best not to eye the frisky mascot's decollatage too closely.&nbsp; She's only painted on, after all.<br><br>Still, for the moment, all he has to worry about is getting the next round!&nbsp; He can worry about his lack of little things like, say, a home...or a paying job...tomorrow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>15-12-2007, 19:34:09</strong>
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				It had been a few days since Horatio had been released from the temple. He had recieved his graduation paper and he was now finally a Cleric of the Order. It was time to make a name for himself, time to show the world what he had to offer. He swung the door open and blinked a few times, scanning the dark room, but he knew he would recognize no one. This wasn't the kind of place his usual 'friends' frequented. This was a place of adventure.... His grin was wide, ear to ear you could say. <br><br>After a brief scan of the entertainment he approach the bar... "Barkeep... Please, one of your finest ales" he said trying to keep his excitement down and fighting to maintain an air of nobility and dignity... He had heard this place was the place to be for exciting employment... He hoped he had heard correctly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 20:50:25</strong>
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				There is a few things going on a few recreutiers for various missions and jobs, one seems interesting and its looking for crew for a small vessel the Nostromo thats going to drop off men for a fort being built North of the Triangle with a dock and settlements. They are looking for explorers the island is not fully charted and there will be ample gold by the Consortium of Magisters a trading faction in the powerful magic-users guild for a proper map to be done. Pay is 10gp a week per level plus a land grant on the island when done, a stock share in the settlement of 1/2 share plus a 1000gp mustering out bonus when the mapping is done. In addition to that the mages promise one decent item of magic suited to ones trade upon completion. The land is fairly well situated and the income from a share could be anywhere per year from 100 to 500gp so a half share would be half that range. This is from trade profits from the colony.<br><br>One other captain is looking for crew for the city combat ship Ever Victorious who has been commissioned to find and engage the Undead Galleon and sink her or take her as a prize they are paying 1000gp for each crew member plus 20gp a week, and aren't very picky. As one can expect they are not getting many takers and may have to press gang. Most able bodied persons are staying where its safe and don't want to be forced to go to sea. Especially against that ship its rumored to invincible...<br><br>The last major recruiter is hiring for a several faction expedition including the Golden Empire to send a military naval force far to the North and have a preemptive action aginst the Undead Temple itself. Besides sharing half the booty recovered between the mercenaries they are offering a 1000gp sign on bonus plus 50gp per level a week with a spell to assure the party will go and the "best trainging and outfitting" to untrained persons. They are pretty much getting criminals that want out of the city prison, the desperate and the foolish no one thinks the attack can work. But its clear they want to gauge the strength of the enemy and a major incursion would do that. The Golden Empire seems not to want to risk its OWN ships and people. <br><br>The last two anyone can sign-up for the former they are interviewing.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-12-2007, 21:21:22</strong>
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				Happy considers these options at length.<br><br>The first sounds far too much like actual work to appeal to the uncouth Halfling.&nbsp; Besides, if they're <em>interviewing</em> applicants, they probably want stout-hearted people of character.&nbsp; All very fine and good for them, but he's got more exacting standards for the company he'd rather keep.<br><br>The second, likewise, does not appeal.&nbsp; Happy and water (or at least Happy and <span class="bbc_u">that</span> much water) have only a passing acquaintance!&nbsp; The pay is attractive, though, and even though the very idea of trying to become an able-bodied sailor sounds also like too much actual, honest work (horrors!), a half-sized Thief could do worse.<br><br>The third...<br><br>Happy orders another drink before even daring to consider the implications of that expedition!&nbsp; While it may not entail much actual w***, even a poorly read and simple soul as he can grasp the 'certain death' nature of the job.&nbsp; Plus it involves boats, again.<br><br>Quietly lamenting that none of these jobs sounded like lots of gold in exchange for something light and easy, like, say, guarding one of the city monuments from theft, Happy takes the opportunity to sidle up to the newly arrived, newly minted Cleric with the honest face and the aura of churchly innocence.<br><br>"Evenin', squire!"<br><br>Gods forfend this one should prove an easy mark, but priestly types are generally good for entertainment.&nbsp; Maybe if he could get this one started on the sins of tavern-goers...
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 15:22:33</strong>
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				Horatio looked over the notices and weighted each carefully. The first was very appealing, explore new lands… he could the first missionary in that foreign land, he could use his land grant to build a church in the name of faith, where he could provide religious guidance to the colonists and locals… <br><br>On the other hand, the total and utter destruction of undead is also a noble goal. His knowledge and experience aboard ships was limited and he was a bit reluctant to do battle on board one, so option two was a little less tempting. <br><br>The third however could be a challenge. Working with scum to accomplish a common goal… Certainly he wouldn’t be able to trust common criminals. <br><br>A voice brought him from his deep thoughts and he smiled down at the little man. “Hello my little friend…” he said turning slightly to face him… “Please, call me Horatio…” he said, not much of a fan of the term squire…<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 15:34:34</strong>
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				"Awright, 'Oratio...lookin' fer a bit of a challenge, are ya?&nbsp; A spot of adventurin'?"<br><br>Happy tries his best to look innocent...which, of course, just makes him look guiltier than usual!<br><br>"Or maybe jus' an extra pint or three?&nbsp; Which is close enough 'round 'ere.&nbsp; Check yer purse."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 16:05:21</strong>
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				The large fighter enters the tavern as well, he is not unfamiliar here and waves at the barkeep and has his tankard of ale at the counter when he arrives.&nbsp; Tossing a coin to the keep he turn and surveys the tavern.<br><br>The usual rifraf fills the place, a few people trying to get together 'adventrurers', mercinares more like, to fill out this or that effort in the unknown.&nbsp; He looks at a few others and considers his options, not so broke yet that he cannot wait for the right position, though better to have something sooner rather then later.<br><br>He moves over to listen fo the offers in more detail and weighs the choices.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 16:16:49</strong>
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				A slim figure sits at a table near the fireplace, hooded and quiet.&nbsp; A glass of what passes for wine and the scraps of a meal on a plate occasionally still reached for from time to time.<br><br>One watching would be able to tell that the figure was female only by the hand that reaches out for the occasional bite, slim, pale and well kept.<br><br>She watches from within the hood, also interested in the proper employment, though she was not experianced in travel or the ways of the world outside of the town, her mentor had sent her out to the world just days ago, and soon after she heard he had vanished, so she had no choice but to figure out what to do.<br><br>Watching the large fighter moving about the tavern she considers talking to him, despite her fears, at least she would find some protection from the other denisens.
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 16:28:45</strong>
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				The large male smiled down at his new friend. “Indeed… The path to fame and fortune often is an adventurous one…” he said with a grin, bringing the large ale to his lips and downing a large amount of it before making a face… He eyed the barkeep curiously and wondered what else was in there besides ale… On the other hand, perhaps he was simply to used to the ceremonial wines at the temple… <br><br>The little man had a curious look about him, certainly not all legitimate either. But Horatio believe to be a fair judge of character, and the fellow did not seem overly vile. At the Halfling’s insistence he glanced down at his belt pouch, which remained full of his left over fortune… He shrugged…<br><br>He noticed the large burly fighter enter the bar, but paid him no heed. To the other of the taverns occupants he remained ignorant.<br><br>“How about you my little friend… How would you seek your fortune…? Exploration, Mariner or exorcist…? Or perhaps other…” he grinned down at the fellow… <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 17:29:14</strong>
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				"Fame ye can keep, but I'd not say no to a nice pile o' jewels, that's fer sure!"<br><br>Happy sniggers.<br><br>"Been listenin' ta th' recrooters, an' too much of it sounds like they've need of old salts and sea dogs, neither've which Shirefolk tend ta be.&nbsp; But if I had ta choose, I'd say 'tis best ta steal back from pirates, on account of they can't complain so much."
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 17:44:29</strong>
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				"But my friend... Jewels cannot give a man... Or Halfling a sense of fullfillment can it...? Of course not..." he smiled taking another drink from his ale. <br><br>He listened to the small man and he returnd his gaze to the notices... "But the pirates are undead creatures... zombies, and vile ghouls no doubt..." he suggested, wondering if the little one was fully in command of his faculties... <br><br>"Personally... If i'm to do battle... I would prefer it be on solid ground that on a ship's deck..." he said with a grin... 
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 17:49:12</strong>
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				"In and of themselves?&nbsp; No, the pretties aren't 'appiness.&nbsp; But they're useful fer keepin' the larder stocked, aye?&nbsp; As fer the rest..."<br><br>He nods.<br><br>"Solid ground's best, but we've a Hob's son of a choice, 'ere!&nbsp; It's sail...an' colonize, which might pay after a few dozen years've 'ard work.&nbsp; Sail...an' fight undead pirates."&nbsp; He shivers.&nbsp; "Or join the expedition ta sail right ta th' Big Undead Temple..."&nbsp; He shivers even more.
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 17:54:31</strong>
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				"Yes... All three options sound very appealing to me.... erg... What did you say your name was, little one...?" he asked suddenly aware that he did not know his new 'friends' name. He down what remained of his ale and gestured for the barkeep to fill both their mugs. <br><br>"But colonization... Imagine my friend... Being the first Halfling to step foot on the new world... Does that not seem thrilling...?" he asked with a tilt of the head. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:06:00</strong>
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				And now, of course, the question Happy has been dreading!<br><br>"Happy.&nbsp; Happy Littlebottom," he grumbles.&nbsp; "Son of Jolly Littlebottom.&nbsp; And you, oh Cleric?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:14:42</strong>
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				Overhearing the two going on about the various choices offered for hire, JonTom, not known for subtleness, turns and moves to thier side, "The whole water thing sounds like no fun, but new places means more treasure and less to share with."<br><br>He grins at the two of them, raises his ale and drains it, snigling for another round for the three of them, "Looks like it's introducing time, I'm Jontom, most say hired for muscle not mind...some of them lived."
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:19:02</strong>
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				Horatio smiled at the little one's introduction... "Happy Littlebottom...?" he asked in slight disbelief... "Tis a very fitting name happy..." he suggested with a grin before turning to face the newcomer... <br><br>"My thoughts exaclty friend..." he said offering his hand to shake the larger man's. "My name is Horatio and to answer our little friend's question..." he said gesturing to Happy... "I am indeed a man of faith..." he said with a smile... 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:25:04</strong>
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				Taking the clerics hand he grasps it firmly, though holding back so as to not damage him, "I got faith in steel, but if you can toss a patch on a leaking body then it'd be good to have you around."<br><br>He hands off his empty tankard to the barmaid as she brings thier drinks taking the full one aff the tray.&nbsp; "Going to chase ghosts seems the worst of them though."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:27:42</strong>
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				"That," Happy opines sourly, "is somewhat like saying 'that one's the least ugly stepsister', aye?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:34:24</strong>
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				Jontom smiles and answers, "But even the ugly ones have something to offer", he laughs, as he takes a good swig of the ale.<br><br>Looking at the smaller of the two he says, "Good to see that I aint the only one that will take money over fame."<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:37:31</strong>
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				"Personally lads, I'd prefer to take all three sisters, despite their appearance... All the gods children need love afterall..." he grinned taking a drink from the ale. <br><br>"Money is overrated... Fame lads... that is attractive... Your moeny will soon the spent and gone, but your name will live forever..." he said. 
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 18:41:16</strong>
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				The Clerical comment on taking all three sisters causes much coughing and spluttering from Happy, who by mischance had a full mouthful of ale at the moment...<br><br>As he recovers, he manages to wheeze out:<br><br>"I'll take the gold, then!&nbsp; My name's bad enough fer one lifetime, thank ye kindly..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:03:12</strong>
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				Chuckling a bit himself Jontom nods at Happy, "And some would be just as happy to keep thier name to thier self for the most part."<br><br>Pointing a little ways off at a table clearing, "Let's get a seat, less chance of falling if we have one too many."&nbsp; Without waiting for an answer he moves to the table, a few people between getting jostled as he moves.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:06:13</strong>
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				For a moment, the Halfling hesitates.&nbsp; Then, with a devilishly cheerful grin, he hurries after the mountain-sized fighter.<br><br>Vizzini has found his Fezzik, it seems.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:09:41</strong>
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				She had just started toward the large fellow with the sword before he started talking to the other men. &nbsp;Half deciding to return to her seat she found to her dismay that the table had already been cleared and the seats filled.<br><br>Midrene goes to the bar and gets another glass of wine watching the room for another table to empty. &nbsp;When she sees one she starts to make her way to it and places her hand on the back of one chair at nearly the same moment the fighter she had been watching places his on the back of the one across from her.<br><br>She looks at him for a minute, waiting to see his reaction before she decides to just sit down and see what develops.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:32:19</strong>
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				Horatio took his mug and followed the two to the table in time to see a feminine figure lay claim to the table as well... He watches her sit and he tried to get a better look underneath the hood she wears... He takes the seat accross from her. "Good evening Lady..." he begins, watchign her closley. <br><br>"My name is Horatio... These are my new friends..." he gestures to the others... 
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:38:21</strong>
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				Happy looks the 'lady' (read: non-serving wench, well-dressed woman) over for a moment, sipping his ale to keep himself from saying anything too colorful.&nbsp; But then the Cleric has to ruin it by making the introductions, and then there's nothing for it but to plow straight ahead.<br><br>"Happy Littlebottom, retriever of lost properties, at yer service."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:41:10</strong>
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				Her face still hidden she reaches out a hand and waves it around the table, giving them all silent permission to sit. &nbsp;As they start to settle in she says, "I am called Midrene. &nbsp;Have a seat gentlemen, already it seems that the fates are playing thier hand and bringing us together."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:44:34</strong>
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				Happy clambers up into a chair and again covers for himself, keeping his tankard poised to give his eyes a ready excuse to rest upon the lady's bosom...
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				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:54:38</strong>
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				Jontom sits as well, looking the lady over as he does.&nbsp; Nodding a greeting he points to the cleric, "He seems the better one to do the talking", he settles in well and looks to the cleric himself, "As long as we stay away from the ghosties, I'm up for a little travel."
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				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 19:58:37</strong>
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				The Cleric nods, pleased that no one seems opposed to all four sharing the table. "Yes... my friends and I were just discussing employment opportunities." He said, flashing his 100gp smile to the Lady... "Jontom and I were only now suggesting perhaps exploring a new land would be profitable and also allow us to make names for ourselves... Our little friend here on the other hand seems to think our skills would be better used fighting the undead..." he said with a grin, looking at the little fellow. <br><br>"He obviously has a stout heart..." he suggest, though he really means possible death wish.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:02:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rolling his eyes at the (equally inevitable) 'little' line from the Bigger, Happy speaks up.<br><br>"Actually, considerin' my line o' work, an' the fact that they're interviewin' folks fer this colony, I've my doubts over whether they'd even let me on board!&nbsp; I did mention that I retrieve missin' items fer reasonable compensation, didn't I?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:14:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Midrene smiles within her hood at the stated profession of the thief and says, "Somehow I would think that the interview process will be less then through, that they say interview would keep the most objectionable away, being to afraid to even try."<br><br>She takes a sip from her wine glass, her hands and arm exposed form her sleeve, a glimpse of well shaped lips as can be briefly seen as the hod is pulls back slightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:18:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm guessing the lady is correct my friend..." <em>And pretty</em> he thought as he saw the luscious lips and the creamy pale skin of her arms. "Besides, with such a fine group, they wouldn't dare refuse your entry... Should this be the task we decide to take on..." he said with a smile, moslty directed to the maiden... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:19:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, ya see, iss a funny thing, 'ow a growin' lad wif a good 'obby sometimes finds 'imself the center'f attention on account of somone's belt pouch 'as gone missin'. &nbsp;Now, me, I'm more've a...well, the 'ole cutpurse thing is kinda useless, if ya ask me. &nbsp;Not enough payoff fer the risk."<br><br>Happy swigs more ale.<br><br>"Might's'well try ta steal an entire army's supplies out from under 'em!&nbsp; Which, I 'eard tell, this one geezer did, once."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:27:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The lady speaks again to the thief, "Then perhaps one might want to channel themselves to the mechanical manipulation.&nbsp; I would think better wealth would be hidden behind locks and traps then in leather pouches.<br><br>The fighter nods, agreeing, the ladies arguement makes sense to him, though his vote of confidance in wisdom dosen't count for much.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:31:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy nods gleefully.<br><br>"Tha'ss it exactly!&nbsp; Any fool can pick a pocket.&nbsp; Takes real skill ta outwit a good locksmith..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:35:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The concept of theft for the sake of theft rather than sheer profit was lost upon the Cleric though he tried to follow the conversation. He was pretty sure what they were talking about were certainly not legal... He continued to listen, letting them banter and he took another drink of his mug. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 20:40:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"...an' besides, the <em>real</em> money's in security consultation."<br><br>Happy winks, putting a finger alongside his nose.<br><br>"Takes one ta catch one, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:05:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The one seeking crew to hunt the Undead Galleon aka The Galleon of Death aka "Suicide Mission" has a press gang come in and start recruiting the hard way with saps and big strong half-orcs. They see a cleric in the room and five half-orcs head towards him. "What lucks a holy man he be good against them undead sorts, and he looks eager to try sailorin', come along peaceable or we are gonna hurt ya and your gonna end up crew anyway.," they don't have weapons out that could be lethal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:07:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uh oh!&nbsp; Hey, uhm, Horatio?&nbsp; Might wanna duck..."<br><br>And then Happy slides under the table and prepares to sneak out past the no-doubt-soon-to-be-raging tavern rumble.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:10:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Horatio turned his attention first to the warriors who stand by him and he's about to speak, but then he looks at his little friend as he scrambles under the table... He shakes his head and pushes his chair back, standing in front of the five me... <br><br>"By whose authority do you claim my sevrvices...?" he says his hand slowly sliding to rest at the haft of his mace... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:18:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The mage and the fighter stand almost at the same instant, he putting his hand on&nbsp; the hilt of his sword she speaking under her breath.<br><br>Jontom smiles, a view that some would find disturbing in itself, "I think you'll find people more interested elsewhere." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:41:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ummmmm. right have to say da words, ahem, as a privateer in service to da city we can if needed recruit by any means crew as needed, unless you are exempted like, you have one of dem' exemption papers, you could be high rankin' cleric, so hav to ask?," he says and Vinny stands up the HUGE half-ogre and comes on over. <br><br>"This place is exempted under city law you go outside if they comes out you can bag them, if you keep this up we are going to have trouble!," he effortlessly grabs one of his men and literally hurls him through the door hard. They back off fast as a former Master Gladiator no one messes with Vinny.<br><br>"You folks better get a job then you are under the bosses writ of exemption, you go outside it could be a problem, there are four press gangs on the street and they need alot of bodies.," he says and then thruds over to sit with his wife a rather attractive tall and voluptuous human woman and two little quarter ogre kids that are being played with.&nbsp; <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:45:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right," comes Happy's voice from under-table...dangerously close to Midrene's knees.&nbsp; "Colonization, was it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>17-12-2007, 21:53:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jontom looks around and says, "Yeah, I think thats what we was saying."&nbsp; From behind the hood a quiet, "Yes", is heard from Midrene and she looks to the table where the 'interviews' are, "We should go as a group in light of our friend here", she says pointing at Happy, "It's less likely they will be as interested in his background if we are a package deal."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 14:18:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Horatio nodded his thanks to the large behemoth of an ogre, or half-ogre, or whatever it was. Then he listened to his new friends. <br><br>"The lady is right... Of course..." He smiled at her. "It would likley do us all good to stick close for the time being..." he said looking at first the two humans then the halfling. "Come my little friend... The new world awaits..." he grinned as he took up his mug of ale and started walking for the interview table, assuming the others would follow... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 16:40:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm gonna regret this in th' mornin'," Happy grumbles, finishing his tankard in one mighty swig and wiping his mouth with one sleeve before trailing after the Biggers.&nbsp; "Prob'ly every mornin' fer the nex' twenty years, too..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 17:24:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The fighter and the mage follow in kind, he draining his ale before heading toward the table with the others, she taking her wine with her.<br><br>In but a few moments they stand in masse at the table and the mage smiles beneath her hood unseen by the others, thinking to herself about the ragged little group they had so hastily gathered, hoping that they would be able to pull together and make it through what lay ahead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>18-12-2007, 18:41:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Come my little friend, thnk positive..." he smiled down at him lightly grasping his shoulder. <br><br>Once the group stood before the interview table the Cleric placed his mug onto the table and smiled, his hands on his hips... "Good day kind sirs... My friends and I would like to inquire about your opportunities for employment..." he said, his voice proud and loud... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>19-12-2007, 19:51:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, lets see, several eager candidates, well what are your names and professions, and note if you don't work out they are recruiting for the hunt for the Undead Galleon, or that suicide mission to the Island of Skulls, so seems to me we can afford to be picky.," the big and older recruiter smiles with some teeth missing. <br><br>"So make your pitch well.," he says sitting down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 13:40:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I am a newly ordaned Cleric, my name is Horatio and these are my companions..." he said gesturing to his new friends. He assumed it would look better if they seemed to be an actually 'group' so he played that angle. "This large man is JonTom, our little friend is Happy... And this..." he gestured to the magic user... "Is Midrene..." he said, still unsure what vocation she fit in... <br><br>"We would welcome the opportunity to explore the new lands, and perhaps help 'enlighten' the natives..." he smiled warmly... <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 15:35:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy grumbles something that sounds suspiciously like 'lighten their purses, more like', but which must surely be only a sudden coughing fit.&nbsp; :)<br><br>"Riiiight.&nbsp; Wot 'E said.&nbsp; We're lookin' fer 'onest 'ard work an' all, wif rewards commensurate."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 15:46:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The fighter nods in agreement, "No good adventure goes far without sword, shield and, muscle."<br><br>The Mage, for the first time pulling back her hood, revealing a raven haired beauty, almond shaped brown eyes and full ruby lips.&nbsp; Speaking quietly she adds to the description, "One also needs a person of learning, one able to translate tomes of knowledge." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 16:55:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				An incredibly beautiful pale woman comes out with ruby lips, eyes of deep coal and fangs, she HAS to be one of the Lilim and by her aparant age one of high rank. The cleric knows they are generally a force for civilizaton and good, some turned from the path as they call it but most are mighty in powers both magical and in lifetimes of human knowledge. Sje speaks in a nearly magical and soothing voice,"They will do be mindful we have a stake in this work and will reward success handsomely, one of your duties is to provide security for the workers, and part of their work will be to build a watchtower for us."<br><br>She smiles,"To add you in your work you will get support from the Lilim, enough said, and your reward will be great, if you do well for us there may be more lucrative jobs, now we will arrange for some items of magic, when you sign on."<br><br>She takes out a bag and puts it on the table and looks at the group she pulls out a long sword with some runes on it placing it before the fighter, a little book before the wizard, a pouch of tools before the "scout", a holy symbol before the cleric and adds four purses of coin. And four rings they are held and worn only by agents of the Lilim sort of a you screw with the agents in the city you answer to them sort of deal. And four contracts with a glowing quill (occ: it always has ink and never loses its tip).<br><br>"Or there is the press gangs or the other mission seems we are the best option, if you betray us things won't be so good for you though.," she adds softly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 16:57:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy eyes the tools.&nbsp; Then, almost in the blink of an eye, they are gone and he's readjusting his tunic.&nbsp; Then, sour-faced and obviously less than enthusiastic, he signs the contract...messily, since literacy is not his strong point.<br><br>"Right."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 17:17:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"The tools are enchanted they add to your skills at dealing with locks and traps, and the little dagger in them is a pendant you can wear about your neck and it enlarges into a proper weapon with some properties.," she explains.<br><br>ooc: The tools add +10% when Removing Traps and Opening Locks. The dagger is a magic bonus +1 Dagger and adds +1 to ones initiative roll.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 17:23:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Riiiiight."<br><br>Happy sounds a little less annoyed at the prospect of g*** h***** w*** after hearing this, and even manages a mumble that might be interpreted as 'thank you', although his courtesy does not extend so far as disguising his rather open appreciation of the Lilim's charms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 17:32:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jontom steps forward and, puts his mark on the contract <strong>before</strong> he takes the items apparently meant for him.&nbsp; He looks at the woman and nods before stepping back.<br><br>Midrene takes her then and sings the contract in a neat, yet flowing script, carefully taking the the book and looking at the cover and binding for a long moment before opening it carefully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 17:44:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Following the lead of the others, Horatio signs the contract and takes up the items left for him. "These gifts are most generous m'lady... You and your people will not be disappointed..." he says... <em>I hope!</em> He bowes and steps back slighlty.<br><br>For now his eyes remained fixed on the woman whose beauty graces them. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>20-12-2007, 18:33:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The little books is a Lilim training item it quite literally grants the magic-user one new spell they are able to cast each character level for each page if the caster wishes it. The book has ten pages and its on a neckchain and is 3" long and 2" wide. Wach spell learned this way uses up a page. It will work for any level from 1st to 3rd. And all the magic-user has to do is know of the spell.<br><br>The holy symbol is an Eye in a Moon and has three powers. It once per week allow the user to see Invisible Creatures or Objects. It allows the user to heal others for every 1 Hit Point the cleric sacrifices and it cannot be magically recovered it allows the healing of 2d4+4 hit points in another. And it adds ONE to your level to detemine spell casting. <br><br>The sword is a Long sword +1 and has two powers. First it can strike any creature as if it were magical at +5 (it isn't just can give you a chance to strike at any creature). Second it if used purely to defend grants a +4 to armor class in addition to the regular modifier but in those rounds you cannot attack. Its called <em>Il Dosollo</em> in the Lilim Tongue or The Shield.<br><br>Each pouch has 100gp.<br><br>"Your going to need these items we suspect and in addition you party will get 500gp to outfit for the trip for armor and whatever you need, food and water will be plenty so get other things you may need,". the Lilim adds.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 17:09:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The mage, in taking the items, thanks the lady and pulls her hood back up to cover her face again, "How long do we have to prepare", she asks as she slips the book and the money away into hidden areas in her cloak.<br><br>The fighter looks at the new blade and then straps it on over his shoulder, the money also disappearing into his cloak and he waits as well for the answer.&nbsp; He of course isn't as concerned about good but there are a few more interesting things the can spend a few bits of coin on he thinks as he looks over at a few of the ladies in the tavern.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 17:15:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				There was a pouch in front of Happy, right?&nbsp; Because it isn't there anymore, and neither is the Halfling...he slinks off into the crowd with ring on hand, leaving behind only the signed contract.<br><br>From somewhere, a serving wench suddenly straightens up with a sharp cry and spins around to smack a patron who looks honestly surprised at being assaulted to the feminine cry of 'pervert'.&nbsp; Three guesses who's responsible for that...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>24-12-2007, 20:51:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"The ships leave in two days we are still assembling workers and buying slaves and indentured servants to do the work, plus getting some interested settlers, report to the Sea Stallion and the Captain General of the expedition Morgana Rossa, just wear the rings, they will suffice for proof.," the Lilim adds eyeing up the magic-user like she was candy in a sweet shop. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>27-12-2007, 16:32:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Horatio pulls the string that holds the holy symbol over his head and let it hang before he took the gold and tucked it into his belt pouch. He listened to the mage as he watched the halfling snatch the items assigned to him and he headed off. Himself, he returned his gaze to the woman as she answered the questions. <br><br>He noticed the look the Lilim gave the mage and founds it curious. His eyes went from one to the other. "We will report to the ship, two days hence, fully equiped and prepared for the journey then..." he said happy to finally have purpose. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>27-12-2007, 17:07:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course we are always looking for good mortals to do our will in the world, and we fear the Undead Temple is moving to that region so we wish a base and haven there to secure the frontier, before they arrive, so what you do for us is most important.," she adds being serious and lifetimes of experience show in her eyes. "With great powers comes great responsibility, will newly developing powers less so, in time you shall be a great force for good, all of you, even the scout that ran out of here, if you survive.," she adds with caution in her voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 18:57:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"There will be no hope for the undead should they even set foot in our protected area... Rest assured my lady..." he said with a bow. He looks at the mage then the large warrior at his side. his look is one of pride and he's confident this is his destiny. <br><br>It is still ealry in the evening and his thraot is parched, calling for more ale. "Shall we return to our table friends, and discuss how best to proceed...?" he asks, his eyes scanning the room for the little one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 19:05:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy is not easily found--like all Halflings, he's very good at not being seen.&nbsp; However, the blushing and furious waitstaff seem to be avoiding another corner of the room, so he's probably over there somewhere.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 20:01:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy hears clanking from his body to the floor with several of his shiny new gold coins and a fleet footed halfling woman running to the back tucking away his coin pouch he ust gotten with the ring. Then dive under the feet of his new aquaintences and tries to get by them before they figure out what's going on.<br><br>The cleric sees a halfling woman scurriying past him after bumping his legs.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 20:03:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hey!"<br><br>And he goes in hot pursuit of the...er...thief.&nbsp; The other thief.&nbsp; The other thief who's going to get a good talking-to when he catches up with her.<br><br>"Come back with that Cleric's belt pouch! This inn's off limits!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 20:59:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The halfling is heading for effectively a "dog entrance" an escape panel at least she is not "apparently" armed with a weapon.<br><br>Then a pouch of small marbles is released on her belt as dozens of them pattern behind her where happy and other may try to follow her. <br><br>occ: Happy, and anyone near her make a Dexterity save if you try to move to follow her directly behind her with an Initiative roll. Anyone but Happy can make there way around the side but it will take a bit through another way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 21:02:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Most cheerfully Happy scrambles after the other Halfling...<br><br>(Roll Result: MadPanda rolled: 1d20<br>Comment: Happy Attempts Dex Save<br>Result: 7, <br>Total: 7)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 21:08:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Near their table Horatio feels a bump in his legs and he looks down, seeing a fast moving... one can only assume halfling heading for the door. He smiles as he see's Happy in pursuit, wondering what playful mischief he might be up to, but when the small one calls out to him, his eyes and hands immediately start feeling for his belt pouch... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>03-01-2008, 23:37:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy evades the little marbles and gets close to the little halfling then she turns and puffs a big dose of blinding powder into Happy's face.<br><br>The clerics purse is missing...<br><br>occ: Happy save verses Poison, if you fail you be blinded for 2d4 rounds. The powder is salt, pepper and soot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 01:46:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(Roll Result: MadPanda rolled: 1d20<br>Comment: Save vs. Poison attempt <br>Result: 19, <br>Total: 19)<br><br>OOC--passed the save with, as they say, flying colors...&nbsp; :)<br><br>Bellowing "Thief!" at the top of his lungs, Happy barrels fearlessly into the other Halfling.&nbsp; "Unhand the Cleric's pouch!"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>04-01-2008, 02:18:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She tosses the Clerics pouch as coins fly all over followed by grabbing lower income patrons and she makes for the escape panel fast as several larger humans get in the way as they grab gold coins up like animals.<br><br>There is no way for Happy to get to her alone before she can escape and he gets why losing one heavy purse of coins to get away with more than that one is good business.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 18:29:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cursing and grumbling, Happy rechecks his own stash to make sure everything's okay as he trudges back to the others, delivering an extra-hard slap to the pert rump of an oblivious serving wench.<br><br>"Amateur hour," he snorts in disgust as he nears the others.&nbsp; "What's the world comin' to, I'd like ta know!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 20:12:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What the.... Hey, come back here !!!" Horatio yells as he begins to move for the thief, only to be obstructed by the crowd fighting over his money... <br><br>"Hey, that's my gold..." he says as he drops to knees and starts picking up what's left of it... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 21:02:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy's purse is missing, as is the clerics well a moot point with the coins rolling all over the floor. The cleric gets 18gp back.<br><br>The fighter has a rather shapely lass bump into him and from the back another halfling is trying to take his purse, unsuccessfully. Happy just realizes is not just one thief active in the room but looks to be a pickpocket gang with some interference assistance to distract targets. Namely the wenches.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 21:11:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Scowling, Happy makes a beeline for the nearest pickpocket.<br><br>"Whaddya think yer doin'," he bellows.&nbsp; "Cutpurses!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>05-01-2008, 21:18:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				occ: Make an attack roll and a strength check- the cutpurses are only armed with tiny blades to cut purses not viable weapons. But they are not going to stand there and let you grab them either. <br><br>The tavern security AKA Vinny the half-ogre wades through the crowd tossing the patrons taking coins to the bar and taking one of the thieves overhead tosses the halfling onto the stone floor- HARD. He doesn't get up or well is kind of squished so isnb't moving much. He takes the purse, removes 10gp and tosses it to Happy. It was the leader or the one that almost got away. Then taking her to the bounty colleector the woman with the city checks and hands Vinny 50gp for the rewards (half if she was alive but ,errr, he isn't the most subtle fella).<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>07-01-2008, 16:42:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jontom, while plesantly distracted by the bump, is on his guard and moves his hand to cover the pouch.&nbsp; He moves into a position to keep the table (and thus the wall) to his back so he can watch the room fr more of the thiefs.<br><br>Midrene has her pouch well within her robes but checks it to be sure and&nbsp; keeps to the bench behind JonTom, keeping her eyes out for any that may somehow end up behind him, from under the bench or table.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 14:20:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Damn it...</em> Horatio was thinking to himself. He was going to try and save the money for that suit of plate mail he'd seen hanging in the blacksmith's shop earlier that day, but now it was pointless. However, always one to see the silver lining he wondered if this could count as his monthly donation to the poor...?<br><br>He was surprised by the outright violent display from the half-ogre and considered trying to heal the little one, but noticed it was too late. He simply said a prayer of faith in hopes the thief would be forgiven for his sins. Horatio keeps one hand on his pouch as he moves towards Jontom and slides behind him next to the magic-user... "I'm beginning to think it might be safer if we left this accursed establishment... After all, we have what we came for..." he suggests as he begins to scan the room for Happy.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 15:08:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It is a most unhappy Happy who returns to the group, slipping the returned purse (minus service fees) inside his tunic.<br><br>"Gettin' so's a man can't have a quiet drink!&nbsp; Bloody amateurs..."<br><br>He pulls himself up into a chair next to the others, props his elbows on the table, and gives a good impression of a Disgruntled Halfling.<br><br>"What's this world come to, I'd like ter know?&nbsp; Breaks yer 'eart, it does."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 16:15:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Midrene gives Happy a knowing smile and says, "No honor amoung thieves is it?&nbsp; It is not like we do not have enough money to take care of our needs."<br><br>She looks to the Cleric and the fighter, "The items I need are few and inexpensive for the most part and I would be glad to assist either of&nbsp; you if needed.&nbsp; In the mean time I have to agree with Horatio on one thing, we do need to find a better place to base ourselves until the ship leaves."<br><br>Sipping the last of her wine she looks at each of the three others and adjusts her hood, covering herself completely and turns toward the door, papers in hand to avoid the pressmen that will be waiting outside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 16:17:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Got nuffin' ta do about honor.&nbsp; Pickin' pockets in a recruitin' station?&nbsp; Jus' beggin' fer trouble, tha's all."<br><br>Happy shakes his head dolefully.<br><br>"Job's dangerous enough, innit?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 21:20:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No Pressmen bother anyone in the group if they wear the ring, they will never risk the wrath of the Lilim, the last Captain so bold well lost his ship and well got a real good thrashing by a pet Sea Dragon they have. Didn't kill him though they are not so inclined but have a very protective nature to THEIR people.<br><br>Several streetwalkers are not happy and after some serious bribes and their Pimps seeing a show of force they left, getting the remianing volunteers from the town jail.<br><br>Several whores hit in the members leaving gender is not a big issue, most are kind of clean and fit but looks vary none are horrible but you have your from a 1 to 10 range your 4's and some 7's, they charge more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 21:24:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12177.msg504130#msg504130">Quote from: MadPanda on 09-01-2008, 16:17:58</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Got nuffin' ta do about honor.&nbsp; Pickin' pockets in a recruitin' station?&nbsp; Jus' beggin' fer trouble, tha's all."<br><br>Happy shakes his head dolefully.<br><br>"Job's dangerous enough, innit?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"They are Guild Members they can't rob certain parties and are not supposed to cause problems, anyway the owner can't be robbed, its an arrangement, but your right they were not exactly acting in accord with the agreement.," the half-ogre smiles as the owner talks to the halfling.<br><br>Inside the whores are much prettier than streetwalkers are outside none are less than a 6, even if a bit mature in years, its not a high-class brothel though some in the district sprot incredible beautiful nude women they even walk the street like that at night, but those areas are far more secure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-01-2008, 21:28:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=12177.msg504362#msg504362">Quote from: RubySlippers on 09-01-2008, 21:24:10</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"They are Guild Members they can't rob certain parties and are not supposed to cause problems, anyway the owner can't be robbed, its an arrangement, but your right they were not exactly acting in accord with the agreement.," the half-ogre smiles as the owner talks to the halfling.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"See, thaa's what I thought!&nbsp; Ain't worth it, disturbin' pros who're jus' tryin' ta wet their whistles..."<br><br>Tossing the Splatter another couple of gold pieces on the way out and nodding politely to the Half-Ogre, Happy trails along after the others.&nbsp; He's in such a funk that he barely even notices the women of negotiable affections...and certainly doesn't respond to their invitations.<br><br>"Jus' bad fer business an' all, ya know?&nbsp; Makes it that much tougher fer a pro like me ta make a dishonest wage."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 15:41:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Midrene walks quietly for the most part, ignoring the various women of questionable virtue, though she does make a few enquiries about a more reasonable choice of lodging, perhaps one with a little less questionable activities.&nbsp; Getting one particular inn mentioned by more then one she looks to the others to see if they are agreeable. (Dear GM this is your cue to put us where you want us&nbsp; :)&nbsp; )<br><br>JonTom walks with the group, paying more attention to the ladies but not at this moment taking up any of the offers, prefering to keep the group together for the moment.<br><br>He does at one pont place a hand on Happys' shoulder, (Having to bend slightly to do so), in an attempt to calm his rant about recent incident saying, "Let's just forget about the 'amatures', nothing to do about it now.&nbsp; Besides, we do have a good prospect of fame and glory", looking down at the <del>thief</del> reappropriation agents' face and seeing no smile adds, "And money."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 15:45:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The 'm word' works wonders.&nbsp; Happy's expression lightens at once.<br><br>"Yeah, true.&nbsp; There's always that..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 16:47:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Horatio was more than pleased to be leaving that god awful establishement and he fell in with the group, keepng close to the mage as they walked. He smiled to the ladies as they walked by, and though he supposed he knew what they wanted, he declined in a friendly way, even if part of him felt like giving them money would help them out, poor girls... <br><br>"That's right my friends, we stand to become very wealthy... And very famous..." he grinned as they continued along the street.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 19:37:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The nicest place ,if there is one in this part of town, is the House of the Rising Sun an inn with attached higher end brothel and a rather nice den of vice for the better sorts. As in Ship Captains, Ship Owners and monied people slumming. The building is behind a wall, properly guarded and sports a Lilim for an owner so no one messes with this place who is sane.<br><br>The room is free they will give one ,you work for the Lilim enough said, meals are at a discount and common drink free in moderation and companionship is up to you. All the women and a few Lilim are chosen for their beauty and walk around in just what nature graced them with. Most charge 10gp per hour if human, Lilim 50gp per hour and for an evening its ten times that. <br><br>Gaming is varied including Roulette, Cards and Dice plus a Wheel of Fortune (minimum wagers are 10gp)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 19:43:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy's improved mood does not extend quite so far as to permit him to harrass the staff...but he definitely gets a good eyeful of passing Lilim girls.<br><br>"Ahhh, keep yer fame.&nbsp; I'll jus' take fortune," is his answer to Horatio's declaration, mumbled distractedly as the Halfling tries to remain at least partially discrete in his viewing.&nbsp; "Much more obtainable, fer one thing.&nbsp; An' fame gives ye a reputation, which ye've then got ta defend.&nbsp; That's a bad thing in my line o' work, ye see."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 21:47:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Midrene, thanks the innkeep for the room but asks if it is at all possible that she not sleep in the room with the men or if at least she could be provided with a room devider.&nbsp; Smiling she says, "Nothing bad to be said about the ladies here but I would prefer to not gain that reputation just yet nor would I have them thinking I was taking on those three at once", pointing at her traveling companions.<br><br>JonTom makes no attempt to hide the fact that he is watching the other ladies, the coins in his tunic nearly screaming that he spend a large amount for some time with them.&nbsp; After an ale or two and a bite to eat, his upper head wins out and he remembers he still needs to pick up a few things.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>10-01-2008, 22:34:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The room is a main room, small side bedroom (for servants) and a seperate room for bathing and other things. The only single rooms are for the prostitutes and live-in maids. <br><br>There are also a few male prostitutes for gentleman and ladies so inclined most gorgeous specimens.<br><br>Its pretty secure here the bouncers and security include Lilim magic-users and clerics, all are females though no men are on staff save as prostitutes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Archangel</strong> on <strong>13-01-2008, 18:22:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Horatio followed the others and it was obvious he had a wandering eye. However he being a man of faith, he decided not to parktake in the extra curricular activities the 'ladies' were offering... not yet anyway. <br><br>He too place an order for ale and food and sits comfortably, his back to the wall and one eye on his money pouch...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Stevej101</strong> on <strong>14-01-2008, 15:54:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Midrene, joins JonTom and Horatio at the table after her talk with the innkeeper, enjoying a meal and a glass of wine, her hood still up, only her lips in view as she enjoys better food and drink then was availiable at the last in.<br><br>She eats slowly, and her movements would indicate one of that had been brought up with manners, perhaps seeming out of place for this type of adventuring.<br><br>JonTom also settles in for a couple ales and food, watching around the room for potential trouble though expecting it less here then at the previous tavern.&nbsp; He does not eat with the same manners as the lady, though his manners are somewhat above the shove and swallw that some would expect from his looks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [BFRPG] Sanctuary of Swordhaven- City Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-01-2008, 19:12:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One hand on his belt pouch, which is now securely tucked down the neck of his tunic, Happy leans up against the wall and shuts his eyes, appearing to all the world as if the Halfling is taking a nap.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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