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Post by Javal Zarrias on Dec 5, 2023 13:30:55 GMT -5
A certain blue fellblood had decided to make his way towards the Marsh Flats to do some rescuing. He was told by his retainer Nadia that the dastardly Mud Worms had kidnapped innocent bogskippers to use for their nefarious purposes of control over the territory. Javal wanting to save them quickly left his ship sprinting towards the Marsh Flats as an exasperated Nadia stood there holding the reports.
Javal headed there soon enough, summoning his trusted steed, waving his hand, and summoning (1) him to his side. The two made great pace and arrived at the Marsh Flats in less than a day's travel. He saddled up Asleipmir outside the tavern and went inside wanting to get some information from the locals before he set out to the swamp to look for them.
He walked into the tavern and sat at the bar counter waving the barkeep over as he asked, “Hello there sir may I humbly ask for some information about the Mud Worms? May you direct me towards their nearest camp so I may beat them down and save those poor bogskipper fellows?”.
The barkeep, a small gnome fellow with an eyepatch on his left eye, chuckles before walking across the bar counter and reaching towards his ear whispering, “Keep quiet kid, or those Mud Worms in the corner of the tavern will hear ya. I suggest either following them when they go outside or talking to them to get information. All I ask is if you end up fighting please don’t break any of my property”.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 23, 2024 10:12:01 GMT -5
Gerhart had no idea about the current bandit problems as he soard over the Marsh Flats. He was resting back in the saddle as Halcyon coasted through the skies. Things had slowed down significantly in the aftermath of Vulcadreus, even if he wasn't there it was hard not to notice the difference.
Charon had been through a lot in the last few months, it was nice to not feel that sense of dread hanging overhead. They could just travel and do some odd jobs every now and then. Things could go wrong at any moment with how things are going, but Gerhart never let himself get bogged down worrying about the future. The only thing you're promised is the present.
Eventually, the trio of Gerhart, Halcyon, and Thoman feel the need for a little bit of a break so the roc starts his descent. The tavern would hear a heavy thud as Halcyon lands and perches on the roof.
"Thanks Hal, have fun hunting." Gerhart smiles as he hops down, helping Thoman out of his saddle before hopping off the roof.
The ranger and his wolf-dog throw open the door to the tavern. They remain unaware of any town troubles.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Jan 25, 2024 3:00:09 GMT -5
The fellblood smiles at the gnome man and reassures him, “Of course sir I appreciate you giving me information and swear that your fine establishment shall come to harm”.
“Good thank you child”, the gnome barkeep responds relieved, believing the fellow to be an intelligent and reasonable sort.
Unfortunately for him, Javal was neither of these things and could not spell those if asked to do so. He waits for a moment thinking of what to do before deciding that there is no need for some plan or strategy for this. He gets up from the bar counter noticing somebody entering the tavern with their pet giving the man a slight nod and smile just to be friendly. He then proceeds to walk straight over to the rowdy table where the Mud Worms are bothering everyone around them and just generally being awful.
It was hard for him to pierce through the noise and shouting of the group but he managed to get their attention by yelling, “HELLO THERE BAD SIRS”.
They all look at each other confused before looking at the man, their eyes unimpressed and ready to berate the fellblood.
Before they can do that though Javal continues speaking with a smile, “Hello there gentlemen it appears that you are the Mud Worms, I have been told of your horrible deeds from capturing poor bogskippers to choosing havoc and terror towards the locals. Javal Zarrias cannot let this stand any longer. I would destroy you foul goons here and now but to not damage this tavern I ask you fellows to follow me outside. There I can unleash my full fury against you unrestrained”, he clasps his knuckles together excitedly.
“Can you believe this guy?” says one, “He’s practically begging us to kick his sorry ass. Dudes we’d be pretty fucking stupid not to give this guy what he’s asking for”. They then follow Javal outside snickering, pointing, and laughing at the man as they do so.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 27, 2024 10:46:57 GMT -5
Gerhart's entrance into the tavern seemed to perfectly coincide with Javal and his "friends" leaving. While he may not have heard any of the preceeding context, it's really hard not to notice when a group of people are about to fight.
"Whoa, whoa, where's the fire?" He grins as he puts his hands up defensively.
"Out of our way punk, unless you wanna get added to the guys who got their asses kicked pile." One man bumps Gerhart out of the way as he passes.
"I'm sure whatever is happening is just a misunderstanding. Can't talk it out over a few beers?"
The goons give no response.
"Oh I get it, you're too stupid to use your words. That's OK, maybe I can help! Do the big bad men wanna calm down, huh?" Gerhart acts like he's talking to a dog, even patting his legs to mock them.
He has no idea who Javal is or how capable he is, Gerhart just sees a 5 on 1 fight and decided he would help even the odds. It is working as the bandits now seem interested in beating up both of them. One cocks back a fist to crack Gerhart in the jaw, but as the punch comes in he suddenly yelps in pain and holds a bloody fist.
The Duelist's Longsword flew out of its hilt on its own[1] and cut into the bandit's hand. Gerhart grabs the hilt and rests the blade on his shoulder.
"Are we calmed down now or do we have to go through the whole fight?"
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Jan 30, 2024 1:45:32 GMT -5
Javal walks outside with a pep in his step excited to get this battle started, this was going to be a lot of fun. No hard-thinking puzzles or strategy was needed for this mission all he had to do was just destroy some foolish hooligans. He didn’t need to plan or be careful with this rumble, he was going to enjoy this very much. He steps a couple of feet away from the group of goons who seem to be arguing with an adventurer fellow, it seemed that fiendish folk like this always looked for trouble wherever they went.
As Gerhart’s blade lands a nasty cut on one of the bandits all hell breaks loose as fists and weapons start flying around. Before Javal can set his usual speech of honor a fist flies straight to his face. He quickly without even thinking charges his fists with spatial energy and catches the man’s fist. The man floats (1) a couple feet off the ground and Javal smashes his elbow into his abdomen driving him into the dirt and knocking him out.
Javal then steps back and says, “Alright since you guys wanna play like that I too shall have no mercy”. He pulls out his blade and steps forward to the nearest bandit swinging his blade diagonally and cutting into his chest blood splattering and an anguished yell quickly following.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Jan 30, 2024 10:28:15 GMT -5
"All right whole fight it is." Gerhart leans back to dodge a bloody fist before taking a small jump backwards to clear distance.
One bandit places a hand on the one Gerhart hit and uses minor healing to close up the bleeding. They both pull out clubs as they look to take on the ranger. The other three go after their original target in Javal. They were at least smart enough to try and divvy up their fighters.
It was unfortunate for them that they drew the fellblood and the boy to go after. The problem with picking random fights is sometimes you end up against someone who really knows what they are doing. Gerhart draws his second sword and holds them at a slight angle at his hips.[1]
"Last warning guys, we can has this out over some drinks, call it a day, no one's ass needs to get kicked...well except for your friend back there, but that one isn't my fault!"
They seem less than willing to be reasonable and instead try to shut Gerhart up. People always just try to shut him up. One bandit swings dwon with his club, a thick mass of knotted wood, but just before the moment of impact he finds his weapon pushed to the side with a parry as Gerhart's other sword flashes out to cut his inner thigh.[2]
"Last last warning then?"
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Feb 9, 2024 11:24:29 GMT -5
A large excited grin appears on the fellblood’s face as he notices three of the bandits head straight for him. It seemed that these goons were truly excited to face the hands of justice. None of them looked all that intimidating and he knew their weapons weren’t even close to matching Theseus in might.
He takes a step back and touches the bottom of his feet, coating them with a thin layer of ice (1). Javal then sprints towards the bandits zooming straight towards them, his speed now magically enhanced. He focuses his attention on the bandit in the middle of the group and with his increased momentum as he runs he jumps and aims a downward slash towards the fellow’s shoulder. An anguished scream can be echoed as his steel cuts into the man’s shoulder. His blade manages to cut right through the man’s left arm. The bandit lays there rolling in pain, panicked and yelling for someone to help.
Quickly Javal pushes himself off of the man and jumps back narrowly avoiding the other two’s short sword swipes.
“I did not lie with my earlier statement that if a fight is what you goons are after then I will not hold back”, he says glaring at the two bandits who rush after him in defense of their friend.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Feb 11, 2024 1:12:18 GMT -5
The bandits growl, but pause to look between each other.
One of them finally speaks up, perhaps realizing just how not in their favor this was. These guys seem to know spells and how to fight.
"Come on Paul, these jerks aren't worth it, we gotta move those bugs anyways or the boss is gonna get mad."
"Fine, you two are lucky we got bigger bugs to boil."
They spit on the ground towards Javal before taking off. Gerhart, having no clue what had even happened or started things, is fine to let them go. He stands a bit confused as he slides his swords back into their scabbards, resting his hands on the pommels.
The ranger watches them go before looking to Javal, "So, like....what happened just now? That was the strangest bar fight if I have ever seen one." He laughs softly with an innocent smile.
On the roof Halcyon grooms himself, picking at feathers. He makes a few little squawks and chitters, used to all the commotion. The bird does watch the bandits run off with eyes like a, pun intended, hawk.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Feb 16, 2024 3:02:43 GMT -5
Javal glares at the bandits in front of him as they send their spit toward him before running away.
He angrily scowls and yells shaking his fists at them, “You cowards don’t you dare run away from the hands of order and compassion. We didn’t get to finish our fight here, how rude and unprofessional of you fellows. I swear I’ll find thee and bring you to justice you can't run from righteousness you fools".
The fellblood shakes his head in anger before calming down and looking over to the only person left next to him.
A cheerful smile quickly replaces his scowl as he responds, “Yes stranger that was a fight or at least it was before those cowards retreated. I had heard from the barkeep that those were the Mud Worms responsible for messing stuff up around here stealing Bogskippers and causing havoc. I asked them to fight me outside and then we did and then you popped up”.
He then stops and bows at the man quickly, “Oh apologies where are my manners, Hello there good sir my name is Javal Zarrias, President of the Drakon Security Company, a former member of the Black Dragon Pirates, and student of Sir Ronrik Emeraldcutter. I deeply apologize if that fight caused you any inconvenience. I promise you I’ll bring those fellows to justice”.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Feb 19, 2024 16:41:28 GMT -5
"I hope I'm not supposed to remember all of that, cause that was a lot of information all at once." Gerhart just gave a little laugh as his hands rested on his pommels. "Gerhart. Nothing else really to go with it."
This guy talked like some character out of one of his dad's books, it was kind of funny in a way. Stop those thoughts Gerhart, focus. He wrinkles his nose in thought as he looks to where the bandits scampered off to. It was weird they would just run off after starting an entire fight. Probably meant they really did have better things to do which wasn't ideal.
"Not really a smart move to just challenge them all like that....though I guess if you know, you know. No sense beating around the bush." He laughs, soft and boyish like his demeanor.
"Taking them out here wouldn't help rescue the skippers though...only solves half the problem. Lucky for us, they were stupid enough to announce they have the bugs and are now running towards them."
He leans to the side to look to the path again, "Last one there has to carry the bugs home." Before letting Javal ask any follow ups, Gerhart has hit a dead sprint down the road to where the bandits went. Halcyon pumps his wings and takes off to soar above the ranger.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Feb 20, 2024 17:23:06 GMT -5
The fellblood cheerily chuckles “Don’t worry at all my friend about remembering that I know it's a bit of a mouthful to hear. My mother always told me to make my introductions as honest and sincere as possible. It is a great pleasure to meet you, Gerhart. I hope we can be friends”.
The fellblood shrugs, “That’s probably true but I just couldn’t help it. Those guys were bad and needed to get crushed. Plus I couldn't fight inside the poor owner’s place and would get ruined and I can’t have that happen on my watch. I appreciate your help in that though it was nice to have someone there fighting the good fight against scoundrels. Speaking of you were amazing out there. I have to say your movements and skills were stuff I’ve never seen before".
He suddenly realizes what Gerhart is saying, “Wait you are correct my friend, those fools have let us to a bigger catch. We must follow them at once to save those poor critters”.
He was about to take a step forward before the man next to him suddenly announced a race.
Javal yells, “I don’t plan on losing” before quickly tapping the bottom of his boots, coating them with a thin layer of ice (1). He darts after the man sprinting as fast as he can, his movement drastically increases as his feet simply glide off the ground as if there was no resistance.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Feb 20, 2024 21:53:01 GMT -5
"Oh cheating with spells now are we?" Gerhart smiled as he kept running. He flung out a wrist and a wire shot from a device, the anchor embedding itself in a tree.[1] The ranger then hops off a pad of air[2] and uses it to slingshot himself forward and past the fellblood.
He makes a small stumble as the momentum sends him a bit too far forward, but he manages to stay upright. Of course, he would win this race hands down if he just hopped on Halcyon, but that wouldn't be as much fun.
Gerhart does resist the urge to throw things in the fellblood's way. Competition sure, but he also remembers they are out here for a reason. No reason to risk injuring each other before doing the actual job.
"Feel free to concede if you're running outta breath!" Another bright laugh rings out before the air is cut with a loud caw.
The ranger skids to a stop and kicks up gravel. He looks up to the air for a moment before he takes off running again.
"Hal found them, up ahead!" Gerhart picks up the pace again, likely having fallen behind thanks to that little stop.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Feb 24, 2024 3:59:51 GMT -5
“Woah”, Javal exclaims as he sees Gerhart spring past him with his equipment, “That’s incredible my friend”.
“I gotta step up my game that’s for sure”, he mutters out loud keeping up a steady stride to catch up with his fellow adventurer.
He chuckles at the man’s confident response, “Never in a million years, I’d never give up even if your handy equipment can pull you closer than my frosted feet”.
The bottom of his boots continued to glide against the surface, each step feeling like he was gliding. His momentum continued to increase with every stride he took, increasing and increasing. He saw Gerhart just a little bit ahead of him before realizing that the man stopped. Seeing that Javal tried to stop worrying about his new friend but to no avail. As he tries to dig his heels into the ground his extreme momentum causes him to trip and stumble. He quickly shakes his head and gets back up only to see Gerhart announce the camp was up ahead.
“Darn it, I gotta win”, he curses before rushing forward trying his best to catch up with the man, hoping his glacially enhanced feet would make up for his mistake.
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Post by Ser Gerhart Stanislav on Feb 24, 2024 10:08:20 GMT -5
Deciding who actually won the race would have to wait because the camp seemed to be ready for them. It was probably a mix of the bandits from the bar coming back and the fact that Javal and Gerhart threw stealth out the window. The ranger didn't look too worried at the crossbows aimed at them though. He knew his own abilities and Javal was pretty strong.
"All right, just toss over your weapons and any coin you have and maybe we let you live." A fellblood with gnarled horns stood among the bandits, greatsword stuck into the ground next to him.
"Funny enough, I was about to say the same thing to you guys." He grins as he draws his swords with a flourish, keeping the blades moving in front of him.[1]
The opposing fellblood spits on the ground and just nods with his head. A chorus of thunking noises is heard as the crossbows all fire at one. Thanks to his technique, Gerhart is able to cut one out of the air before he charges in.[2]
Before a bandit can respond and reload, Gerhart is in his face cutting him down. The other bandits scramble to drop their crossbows and start drawing out their various weapons.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Feb 26, 2024 5:06:54 GMT -5
Javal stopped and smashed his feet into the ground this time not tripping and falling but instead facing the sight of their foes. It appeared that there were many bandits with weapons all armed and ready with a menacing fellblood with foul words.
He simply scoffed at the threat and pulled out his sword pointing at the man, “You know wicked fiend that is exactly what I was going to say to you except for the killing part because that is not cool thing to say to people! Give up your villainous ways now or I and my friend over here will be forced to utterly crush you like the trash you are”.
The fellblood then got hit in the shoulder by a bandit's crossbow bolt as he rushed towards one of them holding his blade in his hand as he swung (1) forward at a man’s chest. He managed to reach him in time, his metal cutting into the fellow’s flesh not fully escaping in time getting another crosbolt in his leg. He quickly pulls his sword back ready to land another strike as his blade cuts into the man’s shoulder causing him to yell in pain as he stumbles back to the floor.
He simply turns around to see the bandits yelling, "Alright fiends who's next give me all you got, some silly bolts won't be able to take me down just yet".
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