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Post by ringmasterrob on Jan 25, 2004 19:12:16 GMT
*A few villagers give Deal dirty looks but he doesn't care, in a few hours he will be an official Wolfenden hero and they will still be common filth.*
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Post by Hordriss de Confuseur on Jan 25, 2004 23:53:12 GMT
*Seeing that the ceremony is about to start, Hordriss excuses himself from Brother Strange and makes his way through the crowd, with an air of natural superiority. Under his breath he curses softly that he did not have a chance to meet the De Chaos family.*
<To self> Perhaps one should recruit one of these peasents to announce one's presence, it cannot do to skulk in the shadows.... *recalls Brother Strange's warning* However, perhaps in this instance discression is required.
*Slipping from the crowd he disappears behind the church, to reappear a moment later in the dark, less distinctive cloak he wore on first arriving. He still stands out as a man in fine clothing, but he less obviously has 'wizard' stamped all over him. He takes a seat near the front of the hall, moving the village dignitaries aside with a withering glance. Looking about the room, he sees the black looks of the villagers towards the smug figure seated at the front.*
<Quietly> Hmmm, a distinctly odd hero's welcome. This ceremony should be most... enlightening.
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Celánia
New Settler
Fang of Ariadne
Posts: 54
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Post by Celánia on Jan 26, 2004 1:36:50 GMT
[ModNote: Continued from Creating a distraction.] *having performed small shopping tasks and hoping her plans are well underway, Cel decides to go and watch this ceremony/farce.* *pulls her cloak over her head, so no one will recognise her unless they look closely, takes a seat near the back, trying to hide amongst the crowd* (under her breath) And so it begins... Let's see how well he explains his traitorous actions to the gathered public.
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Post by ringmasterrob on Jan 26, 2004 7:38:13 GMT
*A monk who appears to be slightly late hurries in and excuses himself. He sits at the very left side of the church with the other monks. To ensure he is not recognised or found out to be fake then Rob casts a spell on the monks to make them see him as a real monk.*
High Priest: Ladies, Gentlemen and all others gathered here today in this joyous occasion as we celebrate our town's most wonderful inhabitants today. We have a special award to give out last but first we will give out other prizes.
*The ceremony is long and fairly dull and Deal's award is not until the end, what will your character's reaction be?*
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Post by Brother Strange on Jan 26, 2004 15:39:36 GMT
*Brother Strange sits as near to the front as he can get without trespassing on someone's reserved seats, and pays attention to the ceremony.* *He has made no attempt to conceal himself, and although his hood is still up, his face can clearly be seen. Should anyone, particularly Deal, look or stare at Strange, he will meet their gaze cooly and without any emotion. He appears completely unafraid of any retribution, and his open presence seems to mock Deal for his earlier failures at the 'pirate' ship*
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Post by Hordriss de Confuseur on Jan 26, 2004 17:23:44 GMT
*Hordriss grows increasingly impatient with the service, but manages to hide it rather than compromise his dignity. He is anxious to check on the progress of Tom and Ursula [OOC: Or is he? The posts are being made at the same time, but this awards ceremony is taking place in the daytime and the Waiting thread started at night... So are they both taking place in the relatively early morning now?] but daren't take out his scrying crystal, it would provoke undesirable attention* *Then, at the edge of his consciousness, he feels the disturbance in the ether caused by the casting of a spell. Not a powerful one, but enough to cause Hordriss to look over to the left of the hall, where the monks are sitting.* <Thinks> It appears, Strange, that you are not the only... unusual monk at this gathering. How very curious, one will have to remain on one's guard.
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Post by ringmasterrob on Jan 26, 2004 17:29:40 GMT
*The monks walk to the front of the church to help with the giving out of the awards, Ringmasterrob casts a spell on Deal's award. Only Hordriss and Brother Strange can detect this and the nature of the spell means they recognice the caster. The awards given out first are very trivial and of little importance unless you are a long time Wolfenden resident. The heat and the long droning speeches and constant clapping intervals make for one very boring few hours still to come.*
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Edward Deal
Inhabitant
Notorious & Villainous Trader
Posts: 234
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Post by Edward Deal on Jan 26, 2004 20:35:49 GMT
*Deal survais the audiance. He bows his head slightly in a show of respect when his eyes pass over the digneterys. He regards Brother Strange with a withering look and then turns away from the monk.*
<Under His breath>
"Cursed Monk whats he doing here."
*Deal continues scanning the crowd he spots the samuri in the middle he sticks out like a sour thumb.*
"That dumbe Samuri is here as well I see."
*He smiles a fake smile and nods in reconition.*
*He then spys Hordriss.*
"Hmmmm. They realy are crawling out the woodwork today arn't they."
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Post by ringmasterrob on Jan 26, 2004 20:59:19 GMT
*It is a mere few minutes until Deal's award and Deal seems satisfied no one else unsavoury will be turning up.*
High Priest: And the award for most charitable goes to Dennis Weatherbie, well done Dennis
*A small man with a kindly face accepts the award*
High Priest: Now the most special award for the most heroic person and single act of heroism which has ridden our town of the fould goblin master Skarkill, Ladies and Gentlemen. Our hero Edward Deal!
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Post by Kully on Jan 26, 2004 22:21:50 GMT
*Flutters in anger under Rob's robes*
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Edward Deal
Inhabitant
Notorious & Villainous Trader
Posts: 234
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Post by Edward Deal on Jan 26, 2004 22:35:09 GMT
*Deal gets up and walks over to the center of the stage and adress the crowd.*
"Ladies and Gentelmen, Nobel Men of God, Most hounrable mages and nobels."
"It is my pleshure to sccept this award for Bravery. I know that you are all aware of the raign of terror that Skarkill inflicted on NOT just the residents and traders of Wolfenden but every inhabitant of The Relm Of Knightmare."
"His crimes are long in list and all equally appaling in there barbarosity and monstrosety. His kidnapping of the peskey...Errr charming young dungeoneer Richard during the 5th quest seson & his complicity in Lord Fear's Red dragon attack are his most nortorias."
"But even after the end of the quests ten years ago Skarkill contiued to be a menece to cilalised people like you and me ruthlessy robbing Traders such as myself in colusion with his henchman Sly Hands."
"But perhaps his most monsterous crime was his assault on the elf maiden Kully who he left for dead in an ally way and then pretended to everyone be her saviour."
"Skarkill's luck however ran out when the following morning he attempted to steal from some of my fellow traders stalls. I went over to confrount him and he pulled a knife on me."
" During the following strugle the knife pierced Skarkills own black hart. Ending his meny years of evil and terror."
"I am now deeply hounord to acceot this award and am thankfull that I was able to perform this small service for my home town that has given so much to me and now I have been alowed to give something back to it."
"Again Thank you for this Honnor and award. Thank You."
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Post by Hordriss de Confuseur on Jan 26, 2004 23:09:38 GMT
*Having observed the monk cast a spell over the award, Hordriss watches closely.*
<Quietly> So this is the archmage? Strange that he should hide himself. One does not entirely trust him.
*Listens to Deal's speech.* And yet still... the atmosphere here, there are no cheers, barely any smiles. This room is filled with loathing towards their hero. Perhaps one has been mistaken.
In any case, one is curious to see the effect of this spell...
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Post by FrightKnight on Jan 26, 2004 23:18:29 GMT
*Meanwhile, not far from the Village church* I have heard that the great Skarkill is dead. He was not exceedingly effective nor efficient at his job, but neverheless he was evil, and for that I mourn his passing. I suppose it's up to me to try and stir some life into this village. Ironically, by probably causing death. I wish someone else was here to hear me say that, I thought it was rather good. Oh dear, I do hope I'm not going to end up gloating like my former paymaster Lord Fear.
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Post by ringmasterrob on Jan 27, 2004 8:01:00 GMT
*Deal's speech is very self centered and arrogant. Towards the end many villagers are scowling and huffing about it. Finally one of the monks passes Deal's award to Deal. It reads "Town Hero" on a gold trophy depicting a hero raising a sword. As soon as the trophy touches Deal's hands the inscription turns to "Murdering Scum" and the gold changes to depict a figure looking like Deal beating a female figure. The monk throws off his robes to reveal Ringmasterrob, and an owl which flutters at Deal and begins to pull his hair. To ensure Deal doesn't get away then Rob casts a freeze spell on him making his body but not his mouth go limp*
Ringmasterrob: Well Deal, I believe it is time to tell the truth, Hordriss if you will.
[OOC: Hordriss, could you cast that spell you character spoke about in our PM?]
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Post by Hordriss de Confuseur on Jan 27, 2004 9:46:35 GMT
Ah, now I begin to see the light. Well, soon everything will be completely clear...
*Hordriss rises magestically*
Spellcasting: V.. E... R... I... T... A... S
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