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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 28, 2023 22:58:20 GMT -5
"Have you tried using pine tar and some oak?" Gerhart offered his suggestion but quickly threw up his hands defensively as Dedrick shoots him a look. He does frown a bit at just how big of a prick the halfing is being. It's not Shaa's fault a guy died in the fighting pit or the building gets messed up a bit. If he doesn't want that to happen, then maybe he should make some rules to prevent that.
Gerhart sighs softly, at least they had some sort of lead. "Do you remember which goblins these were? Or at least the direction they went?"
"Oh what? Is it on my to look after every dead guy that gets pulled out of here?"
Ginma's blessings could this guy be even bigger of a prick? Gerhart is starting to feel like continuing with this guy is too big of a jerk to actually get anything done with. He sighs and crosses his arms as he looks to Shaa.
"Should we just head out of here? I don't think he's gonna give us any answers. I can ask some of the people around town if they saw some other goblins carrying off a dead one yesterday."
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Jan 29, 2023 1:03:56 GMT -5
Yeah, I think we are probably about done here. Let’s head to town to see if we can find those goblins before they leave town. Or do something else stupid. K, feel free to get lost on the way. Shaa gives him a middle finger as they start walking back to town.
As they entered Gazablaak, the town was a lot busier then at had been the previous evening. Travelers, merchants and swamp runners filled the streets. Shaa and Gerhart started looking around for any sign of the band of goblins from the pit. Now if I was a pack of smelly goblins, were would I go? They checked the merchant market, the bar, and the docks but there were no sign of the goblins. Soon they were on the other side of town.
Man, we have been all over the town. I know they are small, but giblins aren’t exactly subtle. We’re could they be? Just as he said it, a nearby wooden barrel starts shaking violently. What the.. A glowing goblin bursts out of the top of the barrel. Nooo ressstt it screamed. Noooo escape! I will have my revenge. Shaa looked the glowing goblin with amusement. Umm why don’t you come down here and say that. Aren’t you scccaarrreddd? Shaa grabs a trash can and tosses it at the supposed specter. It flys off to the side, avoiding the can. Now if you are really a ghost….why would you need to dodge?
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 29, 2023 12:05:59 GMT -5
In a rare sight, Gerhart was even a little disheartened. The hours spent searching around for one specific goblin didn't seem to gather much information. He caught up with a few more of the others he had saved during the owlbear attack. While they were much more polite than the halfing, he was starting to learn that finding Mal would be like finding a goblin in a stack of other goblins.
He sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. "I'm sorry Shaa, I didn't think it would be so hard to find this guy. I can usually track things pretty well, but I guess its easier to do when they aren't dead." Gerhart knew Shaa likely wasn't disappointed, but he still couldn't help feel a little bad.
The feelings quickly get burried as a glowing goblin appears. That....certainly was unexpected. The goblin seemed strange to be certain. Was this really a ghost?
"Eh, trash cans are a ghosts weakness!"
Gerhart shared a look with Shaa....It was a terrible lie and if it was the truth why would it admit that? Seems a little counterintuitive to announce to your enemies what your weakness is.
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Jan 29, 2023 15:24:59 GMT -5
For the love ….GHOSTS ARE NOT WEAKENED BY GARBAGE CANS. Get down here you little green hooligans. The green floating specter twists a bit in the air. I can see the wires, you get down here right now! Wooooooo. The goblin ghost was getting desperate. Shaa looked around the alley for something else to throw at him. This was the drawback to being an unarmed fighter. Most of his ranged attacks would be a bit extra in dealing with this kind of nuisance. He was more likely to kill him with the attack then getting any answers.
Summoning some frost axes to his hands, Shaa tosses the first one at the glowing goblin. It barely misses him, plinking hard into the wall off to his side. Aggghhh don’t chop m….I mean woooo. Your attacks are ineffective. Shaa smiles wickedly. Oh are they? With a flourish of his hand, the axe in the wall explodes in a hail of icy shards shredding the goblin and the wonky apparatus holding him up. Agghhhhh! The goblin comes crashing to the ground in a shapeless heap. He groans pitifully as he tries to crawl away. Shaa can also hear noises coming from down one of the other alleys. Two more goblin heads pop up and take off running in a mad dash to freedom. Gerhart! Quick! Grab those guys!
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 29, 2023 16:31:01 GMT -5
When Shaa pointed out the wires Gerhart got an idea in his mind. While the goblin was busy arguing with the minotaur, the ranger looks towards where this goblin is bouncing from. From his bag he pulls out a bear trap and gets to working to set it open, placing it right about where the goblin would fall. He puts some cloth around the teeth to pad it, the trap could still hold someone and it might pinch a bit, but this would prevent it from being a severe injury.
The other two goblins would a bit easier as well, Gerhart held out a hand to blind the goblins with a flash of light[1]. In the chaos and confusion, he grabbed the wire from his pack to hogtie the two goblins together. They would already be slung over his shoulder by the time their vision cleared.
"I think we got them all boss, never thought knowing so many traps would come in handy some day. Thought this was all mostly good for hunting." He grinned proudly, depositing the two tied up goblins next to the one in the bear trap. "What a handful. What should we do with them?"
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Jan 29, 2023 20:20:50 GMT -5
Shaa looked over all of the faces carefully. After removing some hats and some sort of glowing make up, none of the goblins were, in fact, Mal. What are we going to do with them? He said rhetorically. We are going to gert some stinking answers is what we are going to do. The goblins all looked in different directions and scrunched their faces up tight as if to signal they wouldn’t be saying anything. Shaa looked at them seriously, with a couple goblins giving him quick side glances to see what he might be up to.
So, you aren’t going to say anything, is that it? The three goblins shook their heads side to side vigorously. You know who I am obviously. You know what I am capable of. I have warrants out in several goblin villages at this point because of what I’m capable of. But still, won’t talk hunh? The goblins, looking a bit more nervous as Shaa pressed them, still shook their slightly sweatier heads. I’m not sure if I should be impressed or annoyed at your guts. I’m probably both if we are being honest. Shaa grabs the one that was in the air by his throat and slams him into the wall. Why were you pretending to be Mal? Spill it! The little goblin starts shaking until he wets himself and passes out. Ugh, that was not helpful. Shaa tosses him into a nearby garbage can and reapproches the remaining two.
Ok we are going to play a game. Shaa pulls out his jolly bag of gifts. I am going to pull something out if this bag. Could be good, bad or huge even. Whatever it is, I’m going to shove it up the nose of the least helpful goblin on the count of three. One…Two… MAuIXHge
Jolly Bag of Gifts- 19 - 20: Lion Dragon's Tooth The Dragon's Tooth summons a Lion Dragon from the bag, which can be used as a mount for the rest of the thread. The Lion Dragon may defend itself with its teeth or claws, and seems to bounce quite happily (like a dance) when it's idle.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 29, 2023 20:34:00 GMT -5
Gerhart gave a small sigh, but doesn't protest anything as Shaa starts getting into the swing of it. There was no sense trying to stop him and as best he knew the minotaur wasn't going to anything too bad. Well.....bad was a relative term. Shaa would either scare them to death, end laughing at how scared they got, or accidentally send them through the crust of Charon and out the other side into space.
"It really will be easier if you just talk." Gerhart tries to offer a bit of encouragement to get them talking, but they are far too tight lipped Honestly, this is some pretty impressive resilience for the goblins, but he wasn't about to comment on that. Gerhart places the trash can lid to keep that goblin in place.
Oh no, not the bag. Even the ranger puts a bit of concerned look on trying to encourage the goblins to talk, but it was no use. He squinted trying to see what was pulled out, a tooth? That could certainly be dangerous.
"Really do think you guys should start talking, only way you make it out of here only mangled and not you know.....totally dead."
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Jan 29, 2023 20:56:20 GMT -5
Shaa looks at the tooth and starts laughing maniacally. Ohhhh you all are in for it now. Let me introduce you to my friend Skippy. Shaa slams the tooth on the ground. From the ground emerges a giant Lion Dragon. RAAAWWRRR! I have returned! Greetings Master Shaa… and Mr. Gerhart! Who are we beating up today?
Shaa loved this lion dragon so much. Good to see you again Skippy. Today we gave a special mission. You are going to shove yourself up the nose of one of these goblins. Skippy gives Shaa a confused look and then closely examines the tiny noses of the goblins. Hmmm tight fit but I’m always up for a challenge. Probably going to get really messy though. For them, I mean, I’ll be fine. Skippy starts poking at them with one of his giant claws as if looking for a way in.
Aggggh no no! I give up, I’ll talk, I’ll talk! The other goblin starts to panic as Skippy starts to sniff him deeply. No no, I am much more helpful than him! I’ll tell you, talk talk!
Oh hey, look at that, so many helpful goblins. Skippy doesn’t take his eyes off of them. They could be lying. I say it’s this one. Skippy starts to jam a claw up his nose. NO! Mal is dead he’s really dead! The goblin starts to panic cry. Why were you jerks trying to pretend he was still alive? A bet! We had a bet! He was supposed to live two minutes in the pit with you. When he die so fast, needed people to think he was stillll alive or or…we lose the money…. This was all about money? One of you jerks nearly speared me in the face over a bet? The two goblins look at each other and point to the other one. Ugh, I should just let Skippy eat all three of you. Skippy starts hopping up and down obviously excited about the prospect. Shaa knew these guys couldn’t possibly taste good but he didn’t want to rain on Skippy’s parade.
No no, we stop now, pay bet. We swear! Shaa looks to Gerhart. What do you say? Let them off or turn them into lion dragon snacks? Skippy looks at him with anticipation.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 29, 2023 22:59:14 GMT -5
"Hey Skippy." Gerhart can't but grin and laugh, ruffling the lion dragon's ears if allowed before letting them get to busines. He covered up a laugh when the goblins immediately go to selling each other out. He tried to warn them.
Hearing this was all about money and staying afloat does dampen his enthusiasm a bit, rubbing the back of his neck with a sigh. Maybe there was a better option here that could keep everyone happy.
"Well Skippy hasn't been around in awhile, so let's make this a bit more sporting." Gerhart fishes a small bit of coin from his purse as well as a knife from his pocket. The ranger cuts the wires holding the goblins together and undoes the bear trap before placing the coins on the ground between them.
"Let's say....five second head start. If you escape, you keep the coin, if you don't well Skippy isn't gonna go home hungry. Deal?" He leans over to Skippy to whisper to the Lion Dragon, "Have fun chasing them, but promise to let them escape and I'll buy you a whole boar to eat.
He stands and dusts himself off, putting the knife away. "Fair deal boss?"
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Jan 30, 2023 0:12:50 GMT -5
Shaa laughed deeply, looking at the goblins who were cowering in terror. He pulls the last one out of the garbage can and sets him with the other two. Slapping him in the face to rouse him, the goblin comes to his senses. His two friends grab him and the coin and start running, screaming as they go. Five..Four…Three..Two…
ONE! Skippy calls out as he bursts down the alleyway after them. Shaa watches him chase the trio into the distance. He he, serves those jerks right. A strange feeling comes over him. I feel like that there is some sort of oversight here. Like we are forgetting something. Eeeek! A lion Dragon is attacking the town! Ahhh yes, that would be it.
Shaa runs back into town, following the panicked screams. Turning the corner, he can see several people running away from a turn towards the center of town. He catches a flash of Skippy’s tail swish around the corner. Don’t worry everyone, he’s totally harmless, he only eats goblins. A pair of random goblins in the street get a freaked out at the declaration. Shaa sees them and assures them it’s not them but only very specific goblins. They don’t seem all that reassured.
Shaa and Gerhart finally catch up to Skippy on the other side of town. He is wagging his tail in front of a hole in the ground. Ohhh I was so close! So close! A piece of cloth, looked like pants, were hanging from the Lion Dragon’s mouth. It’s ok buddy. I think they got the message, I don’t think they will be haunting anyone else anytime soon. Come on, let’s go get some lunch.
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