DMaster: yeah 

Vulcuran: okay look at carol and thames and say where would you like to go eat

DMaster: test

DMaster: CAROL: There are all these little merchant resturant tents set up for the festival

Vulcuran: vul:thats fine carol this is on me today

Vulcuran: go roam around and see what we can find

DMaster: THAMES: Sweet lets find the most expensive place we can find.... caviar anyone?

DMaster: There is a whole section of tents dedicated to food and resturants

Vulcuran: vulcuran:Ha Ha very funny thames

DMaster: Its late afternoon so it is bustling. 

Vulcuran: vulcuram:well what are you all hungry for

DMaster: CAROL: I dunno

DMaster: THAMES: I am still a little woozy from yesterday

DMaster: THAMES: I gotta go take a wicked dump Ill meet back up with you guys.... drinking does that to me

Vulcuran: vulcuran:well we gotta eat something so I can keep my strength up for the jousting tournament

DMaster: CAROL: THAMES! jebus... didnt need to know that!

Vulcuran: vulcuran:hurry back thames

Vulcuran: vulcuran:well I guess it is me and you carol

DMaster: CAROL: Here is a nice little sandwich place here, lets just grab something here.

Vulcuran: vulcuran:okay sounds like a plan to me carol

Vulcuran: dayum wrong thing

DMaster: hehehehe

Vulcuran: you knew what I meant though

DMaster: So you guys order some sandwiches and eat them... the place is jammed, all different kinds of people

Vulcuran: stroll up to the sandwich place

DMaster: You see every walk of life, rich, poor, elf, dwarf, human, cross breeds

DMaster: From across the little food plaza you see the mystery woman.

Vulcuran: I just keep an eye on here

Vulcuran: but will keep talking to carol

Vulcuran: vulcuran:so carol what do you think my odds are that I make it all the way to the end of the jousting tournament

Vulcuran: dayum it again

Vulcuran: lol

DMaster: CAROL: *munch munch* slim to none *munch*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:thanks for the vote of confience in me

DMaster: CAROL: *gulp* Im always there for ya Vulc!

Vulcuran: see what the mystery woman is doing

DMaster: She is browsing through exotic spices 

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:really sounds like it carol 

DMaster: looking over some foods, nibbling on somethings

DMaster: You see Thames walking back

DMaster: THAMES: Phew! I feel like a new man...

DMaster: CAROL: Too bad you aren't tho

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Well its about time ya made it back Thames

DMaster: THAMES: oh ummm heheh nice one Carol *whisper* Bitch

DMaster: CAROL: MMMM SCUSE ME?

Vulcuran: keep watching mystery woman

DMaster: THAMES: OH! nothing, what we eating here Im famished!

DMaster: THAMES: You are in the final 8

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Sorry Thames I was distracted I made the final 8 sweet

DMaster: so you are going up against an old buddy

DMaster: THAMES: Remember REX? THe old Rockefeller Dog.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yeah I remember him

DMaster: THAMES: He is your next victim

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Now lets not get cocky Thames 

DMaster: THAMES: He won the tournament last before Darconian came to play

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:I am sure Rex will give me a run for my money

DMaster: CAROL: But Rex was runner up the last few years

Vulcuran: keep watching the mystery woman

DMaster: CAROL: Yeah good luck Vulc... youll need it

DMaster: She has spyed you and is looking out of the corner of her eye towards you. With a little smirk on her face

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Ghee thanks carol with friends like you I am sure I cant do much worse

DMaster: The mystery woman walks by and stops in front of you

DMaster: MW: Good luck Duke of Camerondale...

DMaster: with that she walks off down the path

Vulcuran: shake thames

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:That was my mystery woman

DMaster: THAMES: Yeah... gotcha *munch munch* I was there when you first met her... 

       boy you DID drink alot yesterday!

DMaster: CAROL: Wow, she is pretty

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Not as much as you shit for brains 

DMaster: CAROL: I think she is half elf as well...

Vulcuran: laughing outloud

DMaster: THAMES: Yes, she is pretty

DMaster: CAROL: *glares*

DMaster: you guys finish eating

DMaster: what next

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Thames your digging a hole for yourself

Vulcuran: laughing again

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:So where to now Carol and Thames

DMaster: THAMES: You might be up soon, why don't we check your horse...

DMaster: CAROL: Ok I am going to go see if I can find Britney, she needs all
  
      the friends she can get right now............

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Good idea thames

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Why dont you bring her to the joust carol

DMaster: CAROL: I'll try but... I am sure she is not in the mood.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:well tell her I asked for her to come

DMaster: DM-do you remeber what happened to Brit?

Vulcuran: yeah thorin is dead

Vulcuran: right?

DMaster: murdered

Vulcuran: yeah I know

DMaster: You are supposed to be investigating it, but the King ordered a halt on
  
      all royal activity until after the first 3 days of the festival

Vulcuran: okay

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Well thames let's go check on the horse and see if I am up

DMaster: THAMES; *wipes mouth* ok, lets roll, Ill catch up with you later babe

DMaster: CAROL: *leans over and gives Thames a Kiss* Ok hun

DMaster: You and Thames head over to the stables.

DMaster: It is pretty packed there as well, lots of people talking about the matches

Vulcuran: keep an ear open as we move along

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:So Thames what do you think my chance are in the joust

DMaster: CHATTER: Darconian is a shoe in this year, I mean Rex has clearly

      lost something with his age....................

DMaster: THAMES: To be runner up... not bad

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Thames I want that pompus ass Darconian someone needs to put him in his place

DMaster: THAMES: Well Rex is in your way, he is 5 time tournament champion...

      and has been runner up for the last 3 years to Darconian...

DMaster: THAMES: This will not be easy

DMaster: CHATTER: Yeah the Duke is probably going to get creamed this round,

      I hope he doesn't get hurt!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:I don't expect it to be easy Thames 

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Let's keep moving Thames

DMaster: THE TOURNAMENT LEIGE: *announcing* THE FINAL ROUND FOR THE DAY WILL COMMENCE IN 5 MINUTES!

DMaster: everyone stops and looks up at the guy

Vulcuran: look up as well

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:guess that is my cue to get ready Thames 

DMaster: TTL: FIRST UP; Rexus versus Vulcuran

DMaster: THAMES: Yeah I guess that is your cue, lets get you in your armor

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yeah let's get me armored up and on my horse

DMaster: you and thames get your armor all on and ready to go. The stable boy you saved

      from Darconian, has your horse ready to roll

DMaster: The sky starts to turn a pinkish purple as the sun heads for the horizon

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Do you have a name so I dont call you boy

DMaster: You can hear the roar of the crowd... as you look out the entrance you can see

      multitudes of people, some waving flags, some hooting and hollaring and some are anticipating the match

DMaster: THOMAS: My name is Thomas

DMaster: THOMAS: Here you go m'lord*he sets a stool down for you to step up on*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Well Thomas I am glad you are here then

Vulcuran: climb up on my horse

Vulcuran: and get ready for this

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Thames no smartass comments now either

DMaster: You trot your horse out to the main jousting ring... the crowd is ENORMOUS

DMaster: the roar of the crowd is almost deafening

Vulcuran: I look around

Vulcuran: see who all I can see

DMaster: The stands are PACKED, people about 40 feet back are around the jousting area.

DMaster: Thames is all wide eyed... 

Vulcuran: I am waving as well

DMaster: THAMES: Dam Vulc, this is pretty intense

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yeah thames tell me about it

DMaster: You see Rex on the other side of the arena... in a bright red armor with some

      weird black symbols on it

DMaster: ANNOUNCE: Are you ready Vulcuran!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:I am ready

DMaster: ANNOUNCE: Rex are you ready?

DMaster: REX: Yes... *waves his hand around*

DMaster: The flag boy comes out to the center, your horse is lined up and ready...

DMaster: I am using a 1d100

DMaster: Rex gets a +10 since this is his "kit"

Vulcuran: salute Rex with my lance

DMaster: he does the same back

Vulcuran: and get ready

DMaster: ok the boy lifts the flag... and your off!

Vulcuran: try lining my lance up to hit rex

DMaster: You barrel down the fence

DMaster: VULC: 51

DMaster: REX: 37

DMaster: Rex's lance glances off you while yours breaks on his lower abdomin

DMaster: the crowd roars!

DMaster: Thames runs down to you...

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:another lance guys

DMaster: THAMES: Good job! Now do that again 2 more times

DMaster: The help gives you a lance

DMaster: you line up

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Shut up thames npo pressure

Vulcuran: no even

DMaster: The boy raises the flag

DMaster: off you go

Vulcuran: get ready to charge again

Vulcuran: line up lance again

DMaster: Vulc: 41

DMaster: Rex 85

Vulcuran: crap

DMaster: WAM!!!!!!!!!

DMaster: I rolled under your DEX you stayed on the horse

DMaster: but it hurt

DMaster: you missed

Vulcuran: well thats good at least

DMaster: Thames runs down again

DMaster: THAMES: You ok? That was pretty rough!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yeah hurts like hell

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:But I am okay

DMaster: Rex is getting the crowd roaring as he is goign in circles and pumping his lance

DMaster: The boy gets ready, you line up, rex lines up

Vulcuran: line up

DMaster: away you go

Vulcuran: line lance up again

DMaster: Vulc 65

DMaster: REX: 59

DMaster: You both hit and shatter the lances

DMaster: neither was a hard hit tho

DMaster: but shattered none the less

DMaster: THAMES: 2 lances to 1... you cant get hit on this one... and well you have to hit him

Vulcuran: ride over an get another lance

DMaster: the boy gets ready

DMaster: you and rex line up

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Thames I know

DMaster: the crowd is on its feet

Vulcuran: line him up

DMaster: off you go

DMaster: Vulc 74

Vulcuran: line lance up

DMaster: :-O

DMaster: Rex 16

Vulcuran: :-O

DMaster: you DRILLED HIM

DMaster: he missed you completely and you almost unhorsed him

DMaster: but he stayed on.

Vulcuran: dayum it

DMaster: you can see he is struggling from that hit

DMaster: shaking his head a bit

DMaster: The crowd is absolutely going NUTS

Vulcuran: I need another lance

DMaster: You mystery woman is watching, Thames points her out to you

DMaster: The help gives you another lance

Vulcuran: line my horse up and wait for rex

DMaster: THAMES: Win this match and I betcha you get laid tonight... and not

      by a soul sucking witch either *heheheheeh*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Shut up Thames

Vulcuran: Shut even

DMaster: The boy raises the lag and you and rex head for each other..............

Vulcuran: line up my lance again

DMaster: Vulc 12

Vulcuran: oh gheez

Vulcuran: my luck

DMaster: yikes

DMaster: REX 101

Vulcuran: I am screwed

DMaster: BLAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DMaster: you are lifted off your horse, lance shattering everywhere

DMaster: you go head over heals and land on your head on the ground

DMaster: The crowd gasps

DMaster: Next thing you remember Thames is talking to you

DMaster: THAMES: Vulc... Vulc... get up this is embarassing

DMaster: THAMES: You ok?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Shut up my head is killing me

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Help me up

DMaster: Thames grabs your arms and helps you up... everyone claps that you are ok...

Vulcuran: wave to everyone

Vulcuran: and get moving back to the stable

Vulcuran: so I can get this armor off

DMaster: Just outside the stable entrance is Carol and Britney both wide eyed

DMaster: CAROL: Are you ok? wow... 

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Well Thames I gave it my best

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Yeah I am okay

DMaster: THAMES: That you did... for backflips off a horse I give you a 10!

DMaster: brb amy

Vulcuran: k

Vulcuran: brb smoke

Vulcuran: I am back

DMaster: ok hold up be with you in minute

Vulcuran: k

DMaster: ok

DMaster: Amy is going back to work

Vulcuran: welcome back

Vulcuran: I see

DMaster: ok

DMaster: THAMES: That you did... for backflips off a horse I give you a 10!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Shut up Thames

DMaster: CAROL: Are you ok Vulc??

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Yeah I am okay

DMaster: Thames has yourt horse and puts him back in the stall

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Well at least I gave it my best

DMaster: CHATTER: *laughing* The Duke really took a hit! I hope he is ok!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Lets go watch the rest of the tournament 

DMaster: THAMES: Ok

DMaster: He helps you get out of your armor and hangs it up in your stall,

      Thomas comes over and starts cleaning the horse taking care of it

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Thank You Thomas

DMaster: he nods

DMaster: You can hear activity going on in the joust

Vulcuran: go check it out

DMaster: There was a victor already in the next round....

DMaster: Some guy you never scene before

DMaster: won

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:well lets go see if we can find some seats

DMaster: no suck luck, every seat is taken and then some

DMaster: it is absolutely PACKED

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:guess we are gonna have to stand and watch 

DMaster: THAMES: Guess so

DMaster: Darconian rides by you

DMaster: Darconian Versus...........

DMaster: Pluger

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I hope Pluger cleans his clock

DMaster: THAMES: here is hoping

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:hoping is right

DMaster: First round, Pluger drills him, Darconian misses!

DMaster: The crowd is louder then ever

Vulcuran: start cheering as well

DMaster: Then the next round, Pluger almost gets unhorsed. and misses darconian as well

DMaster: the crowd quiets down some

DMaster: Next round

Vulcuran: keep watching

DMaster: Pluger breaks his lance on Darconian but Darconian breaks his lance on Plugers melon

DMaster: almost unhorsing him

DMaster: Darconian advances

DMaster: Pluger is shaken up... Vicky runs over to him and you see her healing him

Vulcuran: smirk alittle

DMaster: THAMES: Well thats what hope gets ya Vulc... a stick to the melon!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: yeah I guess Thames

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: So are you ladies enjoying the tournament

DMaster: CAROL: Yeah... until you almost killed yourself. Are you sure you are ok,

      that was one hell of a hit

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Carol for the last time I am fine

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I am walking and talking and moving am I not lol

DMaster: CAROL: Yeah... I guess.

DMaster: Britney is in some kind of daydream... a tear trickles down her cheek

DMaster: CAROL: Ok, we got to get back... Ill talk to you later

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: But I Thank You for your concern Carol

DMaster: The two girls hustle off, Britney obviously in distress

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Well Thames it looks like it is me and you again old friend what ya wanna do

DMaster: THAMES: I am pretty beat.

DMaster: THAMES: Babysitting your ass all day long

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:okay thames go get some rest

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I think I am gonna stick around for a bit

DMaster: THAMES: Alright, now dont get into any trouble

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Yes mother 

Vulcuran: laughing out loud

DMaster: his eyes travel behind you, he squints, smirks and walks off

Vulcuran: see whats going on with the tournament

DMaster: you see the last match taking place

Vulcuran: I will watch the match

DMaster: You notice movement to your right

Vulcuran: I look

DMaster: MYSTERY: Sooo... how many times have people asked if you are ok?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: a few times today

DMaster: MYSTERY: and your answer was?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I am okay or should I say I will live

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I just wish I wouldnt have disappointed everyone

DMaster: MYSTERY: Why is that a concern for you, it is just a silly tournament

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: hmmm maybe but I did want to get past rex

DMaster: MYSTERY: ahhh well no one likes to lose.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: yeah especially me

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I play to win M'lady

DMaster: MYSTERY: As does everyone else

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: so I have noticed

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: so may I ask your name

DMaster: MYSTERY: You can ask..........

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: well what is your name M'lady

DMaster: MYSTERY: Charlene... Charlene Drizzt

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: well it is a pleasure to meet you charlene

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: So charlene are you enjoying the tournament

DMaster: MYSTERY: Not really, its not my thing, a bunch of egocentric baffoons riding

      around on animals trying to knock each other off.... 

Vulcuran: start laughing

DMaster: MYSTERY: Seriously... just compare penis's and be done with it

DMaster: MYSTERY: No Offense

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: well then charlene what would you like to do

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: None take trust me

DMaster: MYSTERY: Get away from this dust and crowd

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: well I know a place we can go if ya like and talk

DMaster: MYSTERY: sure...

Vulcuran: offer her my arm

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Shall we go

DMaster: She seems preoccupied... she is looking in the distance

Vulcuran: I look to see what she is looking at

DMaster: Thames is heading your way

DMaster: making his way through the crowd

Vulcuran: oh gheez

DMaster: THAMES: Vulc, you have to come with me, 

DMaster: THAMES: Brit tried to commit suicide

DMaster: He seems really shaken

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: oh crap

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: can we take a raincheck charlene

DMaster: She is gone

DMaster: disappeared

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:lets go Thames

DMaster: you two head up towards the temple

DMaster: THAMES: yeah Carol was getting her some tea and

DMaster: THAMES: she came back and she slit her wrists wide open, blood everywhere

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: damn we are gonna have to watch her 24/7

DMaster: Carol ran and got a guard who helped her carry her to the temple... she barely made it.

DMaster: you two get to the temple

DMaster: a few guards are around, and the King is walking up from the opposite side

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:M'lord

DMaster: JER: Vulc. Lets go in

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yes M'lord

Vulcuran: go in and see to Brit

DMaster: The main entry way has a fe clerics bustling about, Brit is on a stone

      tablet covered in blankets

DMaster: Alyndri comes out

DMaster: ALYNDRI: She was all but dead, I had to use a raise dead prayer as well as healing...

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Not the way I wanted to meet with you again Alyndri

DMaster: ALYNDRI: Agree m'lord, *leans over and gives you a small hug*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Well I am glad you brought her back

DMaster: Carol is beside Brit, tears flowing down

Vulcuran: give her a small hug

DMaster: Thames is consoling her

DMaster: Brit is coming about

DMaster: BRIT: what am I doing here?

DMaster: CAROL: YOU TRIED TO KILL YOURSELF!!!!!!!

DMaster: wretles away from Thames

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: uhn you tried to kill yourself

DMaster: CAROL: Why! Why! 

DMaster: BRIT: *shaking her head*

Vulcuran: get in front of carol and try to calm her down

DMaster: She is squinting, in thought

DMaster: BRIT: No I didn't.

DMaster: The room grows quiet

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Yes you did Brit I hate to say it

DMaster: ALYNDRI: Britney my dear, you are safe now, and we can really dive into your

      inner turmoil once you get some rest.

DMaster: BRIT: No... no NO

DMaster: BRIT: I did NOT!

DMaster: Alyndri: *walks over to calm her down* Now now child.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: What do you make of this M'lord

DMaster: JER: I am not sure... I know the murder of Thorin was a shock to all of us,

      I am still very disturbed by it, but Brit is not the suicide kind of person.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Well I think we should keep guards posted 24/7 here

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Something just isnt right

DMaster: JER: Agreed

DMaster: Alyndri waves her hand over a very agitated Britney and she quickly falls asleep

DMaster: JER: Vulc

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yes M'lord

DMaster: JER: see if Thorin had any enemies... I know I said to hold off until the end

        of the festival but this is getting to deep

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: As you wish M'lord

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I shall get right on it

DMaster: JER: Are you ok Vulc?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Yes M'lord I am alright why does everyone keep asking that

DMaster: JER: You took quite a hit from Rex... I was just concerned

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I am fine M'lord

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Alyndri I thank you for helping Brit

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Thames take care of Carol I am gonna get to the bottom of this

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:with your permission M'lord may I take my leave

DMaster: Alyndri: *bows to you as she walks off*

DMaster: Thames looks over to you and nods

DMaster: JER: Yes....yes. *in obvious distress and thought*

Vulcuran: I leave the temple

Vulcuran: and head to the castle

Vulcuran: and go straight to my room

Vulcuran: to change into my thief garb

DMaster: ok the streets are VERY crowded the joust let out after the final match

Vulcuran: well keep heading to the castle

DMaster: peopel everywhere, half drunk

DMaster: soem fights in the distance

DMaster: the sun is down and the sky is a deep red and the stars are coming out...

       it is a pleasent evening, light winds and very few clouds in the sky

Vulcuran: perfect night to go out

Vulcuran: keep moving toward the castle

DMaster: ok you get to the castle... it is very empty

Vulcuran: well I figured it would be

Vulcuran: head to my room

Vulcuran: and start changing clothes

DMaster: ok you get to your room

DMaster: you are all set to go now

Vulcuran: take my sword with me just in case

Vulcuran: and some money

Vulcuran: pull my cloak close to me

DMaster: ok you head out

DMaster: where too

Vulcuran: go see if I can find my informant

Vulcuran: rex I think his name is

Vulcuran: or whatever his name was

DMaster: yes it was Rex Stubbs

Vulcuran: yeah I am going to where Rex Stubbs hangs out

DMaster: remember the name?

Vulcuran: heck no

DMaster: The Gobblin Goblin

DMaster: remember now?

Vulcuran: oh yeah okay

Vulcuran: I was just gonna look it up lol

DMaster: ok you head through the inner wall

Vulcuran: head to the Gobblin Goblin

DMaster: the guards at the gate eye you up until 

Vulcuran: until?

DMaster: Pyron nudges the guards

DMaster: PYRON: Its the duke, something must of went down... 

DMaster: He nods at you and lets you pass without incident

Vulcuran: nod and keep moving

DMaster: Again the streets are wicked busy

Vulcuran: keep moving

DMaster: some people look at you wearily but no one really approaches you

Vulcuran: keep going

DMaster: you get caught up in some traffic... when you get a tap on the shoulder

Vulcuran: turn around

DMaster: CHARLENE: Really, if you are going to sneak around undetected,

      you need to wash off your cologne

DMaster: her eyebrow raised

DMaster: I could smell you a mile away

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: yeah I guess I did forget that

DMaster: CHARLENE: soooooooooo what are you doing exactly?

DMaster: CHARLENE: Slumming it?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: well I am on my way to see some ppl

DMaster: CHARLENE: Really... *looks at oddly*

DMaster: looks at YOU oddly

DMaster: CHARLENE: Then I will leave you to your visit

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:I hope to see you again charlene

DMaster: She looks at you funny again nods and walks off

Vulcuran: keep walking 

DMaster: ok you hit the slums

Vulcuran: heading to the gobblin goblin

DMaster: still very busy but the grade of person has lowered somewhat

DMaster: you get to the Gobblin Goblin

Vulcuran: see if rex is around

DMaster: ok it is MOBBED

DMaster: barely fit in there

Vulcuran: I am looking around

DMaster: feel yourself getting pickpocketed

Vulcuran: errr see if I can see the pickpocket

DMaster: It is a kid

DMaster: all dirty

DMaster: in rags

DMaster: slowly unwinding your pouch

Vulcuran: see if I can grab him

DMaster: ok you grab him

DMaster: KID: *yelp!*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:not a smart move my boy

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:if ya wanted something all ya had to do was ask

Vulcuran: looking at the boy

DMaster: KID: *eyes wide open* How did you... uhhh Sorry... sorry

DMaster: he squirms free and runs away

Vulcuran: smirking alittle

DMaster: meanwhile the place is very rowdy

DMaster: alot of drunks

DMaster: people laughing, yelling shoving

Vulcuran: still looking for rex

DMaster: no sign of him

Vulcuran: dayum it 

Vulcuran: see if I can get to the bar

DMaster: ok you finally weed yourself to the bar

Vulcuran: keep an eye out as I go just in case I might see rex

DMaster: nothing

DMaster: you are at the bar

Vulcuran: order a beer

Vulcuran: if I can get the bartenders attention

DMaster: ok the bartender (after 10 minutes) : What can I get ya!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: A beer

DMaster: BAR: AYYYY

DMaster: He slothes a wooden mug full of frothy deliciousness

DMaster: slams it down, 

DMaster: BAR: 1 COPPER!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:give a cp 

Vulcuran: dayum

DMaster: He grabs it, moves on

Vulcuran: keep looking around

DMaster: it is filled to the brim, mostly humans, some dwarfs are scattered around,

      some crossbreeds

DMaster: all pretty seedy rough looking

Vulcuran: this isnt getting me anywhere

Vulcuran: drink up and get out of here

DMaster: ok you gulp the rancid muck they call beer down

Vulcuran: head out of here

Vulcuran: go to the duke's den

Vulcuran: my place 

DMaster: ok you weed yourself out and you notice that same kid pickpocketing someone else

Vulcuran: smirking alittle

Vulcuran: keep going

Vulcuran: head to the duke's den

DMaster: ok the streets of the slums are filled with rough looking characters...

      the air is getting a little more nippy.

Vulcuran: keep moving

DMaster: Hookers hooking, drunks fighting and shoving... hooting and hollaring

Vulcuran: keep moving

DMaster: you get out of the slums with no incident

DMaster: and you head across town to your establishment

DMaster: the streets are clearing up a bit, not as many people.

Vulcuran: good

Vulcuran: keep moving along

DMaster: its 26 oclock now (roughly 1030 our time)

DMaster: you get to the den

DMaster: its packed

Vulcuran: holy crap

DMaster: not as bad as the Goblin

Vulcuran: well good

DMaster: but still pretty full

Vulcuran: see if I can get a table or go sit at the bar

DMaster: well you own the place you better have a seat

Vulcuran: lmao

DMaster: upon entering you notice a little halfling on the bar

DMaster: dressed in this shabby fake armor

Vulcuran: keep watching

DMaster: The crowd cheering, SHOW US AGAIN SHOW US AGAIN!

DMaster: so the halfling is galloping in place... like he was on a horse

DMaster: then he slaps his chest, toothpicks fly everywhere, like a broken lance

      and he flips backwards, lands on his hands (but looks like his head) and crumples on the bar

DMaster: The Bar roars with laughter and cheering

Vulcuran: see if I can get close to the halfling

DMaster: ok

DMaster: you do... he standing... panting, drinking a beer

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Hey that was pretty funny who were you tying to imitate 

DMaster: HALFLING: Ahhh our lovely Duke... a Hero he might be... a Jouster he is NOT

       bwaaahahahahahah *spits beer all over*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:well maybe next time ya wanna imitate him you will do it to his face I say and pull my hood off

DMaster: You see Joshua in the corner with his wife drinking and having a good time

DMaster: The halfling starts to walk away... abruptly stops... slowly turns around

Vulcuran: now I laugh

DMaster: HALFLING: Heh... umm M'Lord! *grabs a pint and hands it to you* Hey! Its on me!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:No actually its on me since I own this place lol

DMaster: HALFLING; *looks around* errr OH YEAH! M'Lord I am sorry... I meant no distress

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:just dont let it happen again

Vulcuran: I walk away laughing

Vulcuran: go take a seat

DMaster: You hear someone yelling your name

Vulcuran: look to see who it is

DMaster: It is Josh

DMaster: waving you over

Vulcuran: I go over to Josh

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Hello Joshua my old friend

DMaster: JOSH: My Boy How be you this fine evening!

DMaster: His wife curtsies

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:I could be better Joshua

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: hello M'lady

DMaster: JOSH: *with a concerned look* what is wrong?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:it's Britney

DMaster: JOSH: Ohhh that poor woman. I hope you catch that bastard who killed Thorin

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:can we speak in private

DMaster: *raises an eyebrow*

DMaster: JOSH: Of course!

DMaster: He walks you two out of the bar and heads the large silver fountain

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Josh do you know if thorin had an enemies?

DMaster: JOSH: *pauses* I mean I never knew Thorin that well, just the few times he came

      in to get his weopons sharpened before I retired.

DMaster: JOSH: I am sorry Vulc, I don't know. So you are starting the investigation then

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: reason I am asking and this must stay between me and you is because Britney tried to commit suicide today

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Yes I am 

DMaster: *Complete shock*

DMaster: JOSH: I just don;t know either of them very well, besides the few times we crossed paths

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: and she doesnt even remmeber doing it

DMaster: *shakes head*

Vulcuran: remember

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: this is so frustrating Josh

DMaster: JOSH: well she is still in shock

DMaster: JOSH: a loss liek that, and HOW it happened... *shakes head again*

      it is alot to take for one person

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I know Josh

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: remember I have been there too

DMaster: JOSH: Yes my boy, yes... in the worst way

DMaster: From behind you...


DMaster: "Vulc! Just the man I am looking for, and why the

      hell are you in this gear? All Hallo's eve already! *laughing*

Vulcuran: see who it is

DMaster: It is Nantz

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Hello Nantz

DMaster: Her cheeks are all rosey... a glass of brandy in hand, you can smell it

      and her breath LOL

DMaster: she is with a friend

DMaster: hold up gotta peeeeeeeeeee

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Well Josh I am glad I had a chance to talk with you but ya better go

      back to playing host for the moment

Vulcuran: okay smoke break too

DMaster: k buddy

Vulcuran: is back

DMaster: ok once sec... taking dawgies out

Vulcuran: k

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Hey Nantz how are you

DMaster: NANTZ: I am doing... schwell!

DMaster: bursts out laughing

DMaster: NANTZ: a bit tipsy

Vulcuran: laughing as well

DMaster: NANTZ: Soooo I heard yoush were going to open your schewelry schop back up... *hic*

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Yeah I am why?

DMaster: NANTZ: *swaying* Well... ummm... what did I say? oh yeah.......

Vulcuran: laughing again

DMaster: Nantz: Housh aboush you schtart a jewelry line in my schop!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:Sounds like a good idea Nantz

DMaster: NANTZ: YUSH! It is!

DMaster: FRIEND: NANTZ... tell him the rest you drunk bitch


Vulcuran: raises eyebrow

DMaster: hold on looking for the friend so you can get a visual

Vulcuran: okay

Vulcuran: :-?

Vulcuran: brb

DMaster: k

Vulcuran: gonna go have a smoke with mom

DMaster: you go

Vulcuran: wow nice

DMaster: FRIEND: You have to excuse Nantz... she has been drinking since 14 oclock

DMaster: NANTZ: Excuse me? Excuse YOU!

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:wow guess she is tipsy 

Vulcuran: laughing

DMaster: NANTZ: Ok.... I would like to schtart *hic* a fancy line of asss... assasssore eeees

DMaster: NANTZ: *giggles* what the fuck did I just say! *laughes*

DMaster: her friend slaps her forehead

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I see we can do that if ya like

DMaster: her friend looks surprised...

DMaster: FRIEND: ahhh you can speak that language Drunk too?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: It will take some time to design it

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I am good with drunk language 

Vulcuran: laughing outloud

DMaster: Joshua is chuckling to himself

DMaster: JOSH: I am heading back in Vulc, ill talk with you later

Vulcuran: Vulc: talk with you later Josh

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: So are you ladies having a good time tonight

DMaster: NANTZ: oh yush!

DMaster: FRIEND: Yeah... pretty good... babysitting. *laughes*

Vulcuran: laughing again

DMaster: Nantz looks at her all salty like

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: you ladies should continue your good time we can talk again Nantz about this later

DMaster: NANTZ: Okeee dokeeee *spins around almost falling her friend catches her*

Vulcuran: laughing even more

DMaster: FRIEND: yeah babysitting... *smiles*

Vulcuran: smile back

DMaster: NANTZ: Hey you bitsch yoush ares not!!!

DMaster: They walk off bantering back adn forth

Vulcuran: think I am gonna head to the rooftops to go clear my head and think

DMaster: ok what rooftops?

Vulcuran: I am gonna go to the warehouses

Vulcuran: and climb one of em

Vulcuran: and just sit up there and think

DMaster: ok, you head over to the warehouses... the roads have really cleared out as the top

      of night gets close (midnight to us, 28 oclock to Legon)

Vulcuran: okay

DMaster: you notice a few guards keeping an eye on you, guards are doubled during the festival

Vulcuran: well keep moving

Vulcuran: so I can find some shadows

Vulcuran: now I will brb

Vulcuran: mom had to call a friend

DMaster: ok well the warehouses are about 4 stories high with different levels so for the

      most part there is shadows everywhere

DMaster: hmmm

DMaster: why do you only have 25% hide in shadows?

DMaster: why do you have -100% Gettinglaidinawhorehouse attribute as well?

Vulcuran: cause you have that facored in if I wear my chain mail silly

Vulcuran: factored

DMaster: actually your 0% when you wear your chainmale

DMaster: I must of did somethign wrong

Vulcuran: ya didnt attribute it if I wear my leather

DMaster: Ill say 40% for now and then if you want you can reconfigure your theives traits

Vulcuran: well we can do that later or together

DMaster: you are right the dice hate you

DMaster: 00

Vulcuran: go figure

DMaster: you trip

DMaster: fall and land on your face in the middle of an open lighted area

DMaster: Guards come rushing over

DMaster: GUARD1: Please identify yourself and keep your hands where I can see them

Vulcuran: oh gheez this should be fun

DMaster: They appear to be 2 stars... so the chance of them recognizing you is decent

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Vulcuran Duke of camerondale

DMaster: They are all taken aback... one of the guards steps forward...

DMaster: GUARD2: umm can you wipe the dirt from your face?

Vulcuran: wipe the dirt from my face

DMaster: GUARD2: I think it is... He looks just like him.

DMaster: You se a few more guards coming over

Vulcuran: great just what a need

DMaster: PYRON: Yes thats the Duke, leave him be will ya!

Vulcuran: get up 

DMaster: GUARD1: How do we know this.. I mean look how he is dressed.

DMaster: as they walk away

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Thank You Pyron

DMaster: he nods and turns and walks aeay

DMaster: away

Vulcuran: keep moving

Vulcuran: lets try this again

DMaster: ok... climbing walls

DMaster: no problem

DMaster: you slink up the wall swiftly

Vulcuran: go sit on the roof and think

DMaster: ok you can see across some of the city

DMaster: you see people walking along, or stumbling along in some cases

Vulcuran: look at the city as I think

DMaster: the sky is clear

DMaster: stars shining

DMaster: one moon is out

DMaster: a bit nippy with a slight breeze

Vulcuran: hmmm did thorin have any enemies I will try and rack my brain

DMaster: With everything you have been doing, you just couldnt keep up with everyone, you can't recall any enemies

Vulcuran: errrr this is frustrating

DMaster: its past top of the night, and you are feeling the effects of a busy day and a night of drinking

Vulcuran: maybe I should head back to the castle

Vulcuran: after I climb down the wall

DMaster: ok you are back on the streets

Vulcuran: head back to the castle

DMaster: ok the streets are getting empty alot of the guards are clearing the town out, settle it down

DMaster: Night workers hit the streets with brooms and bags for garbage

Vulcuran: keep moving

DMaster: you go through the gates and head towards the castle... you hit the castle and your room with no incident

DMaster: very quiet in the castle

Vulcuran: put my clothes away in their secret spot

Vulcuran: and go hit the bath

Vulcuran: and relax

DMaster: ok your sitting in a bath, you have a small fire under the tub to keep the water warm

DMaster: racking your brain about Thorin, Britney and this whole mess

Vulcuran: just sit in the tub and relax

Vulcuran: while my brains roams

Vulcuran: suppose I should shave to so I look good

DMaster: you hear a noise outside your door

Vulcuran: go check it out

DMaster: ok you goto your door...

Vulcuran: slowly open it up

DMaster: its very dark down the hallway

DMaster: can't see much but you can hear muffled laughter and noises

Vulcuran: hmmm get some pants on and go check it out

DMaster: ok by the time you get your pants on, the hallway appears to be empty

Vulcuran: head back to my room and head to bed

DMaster: ok

DMaster: You slip into bed... and it isnt hard to fall asleep

Vulcuran: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Vulcuran: lol

DMaster: you wake up on your own accord

DMaster: its very dark outside

Vulcuran: thats a first

Vulcuran: look out the window

DMaster: You think it is about 8 oclock

DMaster: but there is dark clouds on the horizon in an already cloud skies

Vulcuran: get dressed and head to the kitchen

DMaster: you can see lightning in the distant and the faint rumblings of thunder

Vulcuran: something is brewing I dont like it

DMaster: it is unseasonably warm

DMaster: ok the kitchen is fairly crowded, with the castle personal there as well as cooks

DMaster: Vatikus is there, nibbling on some fruits

Vulcuran: see whats to eat

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Hello Vatikus

DMaster: VAT: Good Morning M'Lord... doesnt look like a good day for the Festival

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I guess not

Vulcuran: Vulcuran:But I dont have to compete  in it

DMaster: VAT: True they already called it off for the day, hopefully tomorrow will cooperate...

      its the last day fo the festival

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I hope so we cant afford to have the festival ruined

DMaster: He nods as he goes back to leafing through scrolls

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: what are you looking at Vatikus

DMaster: VAT: *sighes* what else....

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Well I dont know

DMaster: VAT: Court rullings, and such.... the bane of my existance

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: need some help Vatikus

DMaster: Just then Thames comes ripping through

DMaster: THAMES: Vulc

DMaster: !

DMaster: THAMES: you have to hear this, follow me!

Vulcuran: follow thames

DMaster: everyone stopped and looked at Thames when he ran in

DMaster: He takes you to the throne room... Carol and Britney are there

Vulcuran: go and see whats going on

DMaster: Carol looks over to you

DMaster: CAROL: Hey Vulc.

DMaster: BRIT: Hi Vulcuran

DMaster: they all seemed a bit rattled

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Whats going on Carol and Britney

DMaster: THAMES: It appears, Brit did NOT try to kill herself

DMaster: BRIT: yeah I was sitting there in a daze, and I heard movement to my right... I assumed it was Carol

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: So then what the hell happened

DMaster: BRIT: All of a sudden I feel this little prick, and the room was spinning I felt my

      hands being picked up slashed and put down

DMaster: Next thing I know I hear Carol screaming her head off

DMaster: BRIT: Then I was at the temple and I remember seeing you,

      Thames, Alyndri, Carol... Carol yelling at me AGAIN

DMaster: Carol shrugs her shoulders

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Great now we have someone using magic against our people

DMaster: CAROL: or some sort of narcotic... posiin?

DMaster: THAMES: How did they get into the house without you knowing about it Carol?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: But who is the question

DMaster: CAROL: I dont know, I was in deep thought... getting Tea ready. I didnt hear a thing

DMaster: Jeramiah comes in the room

DMaster: Everyone bows

Vulcuran: bow as well

DMaster: JER: So just as I expected

DMaster: JER: I apologize Britney, if we assumed that you would try to kill yourself.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: errrr this is so dayum strange

DMaster: BRIT: I just say a little movement... heard very little noise

DMaster: But after that prick I felt it was very blurry... my head was spinning

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I just cant figure why someone would come after you unless they were trying to throw

      us off the track of something

DMaster: JER: Or they are just sadistic... Killing Thorin wasn't enough....

DMaster: Britney's eyes perk up

DMaster: She looks at the King

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I agree with you there M'lord

DMaster: BRIT: You think this has somethign to do with that? oh... my god... 

DMaster: Britney's face turns red... and she clenches her jaw

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: It is a very strong possibility Britney

DMaster: BRIT: Give em one shot... just ONE.

DMaster: BRIT: Ill kill the motherfucker

DMaster: she clenches her fists

DMaster: CAROL: easy Brit, lets keep a level head here...

DMaster: JER: Vulc? thoughts?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Britney if they had wanted you dead 100% you would be here right now

Vulcuran: wqouldnt

Vulcuran: wouldnt

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: Well M'lord I have been racking my brains

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I think first Britney shouldnt be alone 

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: what happens if this person comes back and tries again

DMaster: THAMES: But to make it look like a suicide? an obvious cover up... or well planned attack IMO.

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: an obvious cover but for what is my question

DMaster: JER: I dont know

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I do think Britney should be alone though.we should give her some guards or something to keep her safe

DMaster: JER: agreed

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: and for the rest of us no one goes anywhere alone who knows who will be next target

DMaster: CAROL: You think this is bigger then just Thorin?

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: I do 

Vulcuran: Vulcuran: and when I say everyone I mean me included who knows who they are trying to get to or what they are doing