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Captain Binkle 01-15-06, 09:51 AM	The day was cool and crisp in the City of Slendors, with a sea breeze coming off of the Sword Coast. Captain Binkle walked though the market examining the goods in each cart with moderate interest. Hale, Thorn, and Talyan Grimstone were with him. Talyan was comparing some blades an elf was selling to his own. The brothers were arguing over who had scored the most kills in their last scirmish with some scrags. Hale threw his arms wide, nearly knocked out a passerby. Then wiggled two fingers in his brother's face. To show he had taken out the largest of the sea-trolls, and it should count for two kills. "One body, one kill," Thorn said to his mute brother, shaking his head. Hale went to Captain Binkle for help. The one-eyed gnome was bartering with a fat jewlery merchant over a necklace, which the gnome had no intention of perchacing. "Clearly, this isn't a real star sapphire. So, the price you are offering me is ludicris," said the sea captain as Hale approached. "200 gold is more acceptible. Thorn is right, Hale," he added as the barbarian was about to get the gnome's attention. Captain Binkle grinned as Hale walked away grumbling.
Captain Binkle 01-15-06, 10:30 AM	The wind blew off the Sword Mountains sending a cold chill down the fallen druid's neck. Ominous stone walls with jaggged edges lined the canyon-like path. Making Darius Fellglade feel small as he approched his objective. He had once been a devoted follower of Shiallia. His grove was something that she would have been proud of, or so he thought. His grove, home, and everything he devoted his life to was destroyed by the creature's lair he now approached. The cave enterence was gigantic. Something bigger than a horde of giants made its home here. A deep noice sounding like stone grinding against stone came from within the darkness of the cave. Darius stood lost at the enterence. Not sure whether to run or continue forward. Before he could fully decide he had already entered the cave. He moved cautiously though the dark cave. Not wanting to break the creature's slummber. Darius kept one hand out in front of him to feel his target. The druid readied his spell components when he reached the enormous creature. He kept his voice low as he resited the incantation. "Awaken!" the druid yelled when he knew his spell had finished. The creature stirred, and Darius faultered for a moment. He pulled himself together as the Tarrasque rose to see who had desturbed it's slumber. The creature paused for a moment confused. "Wh.... What.. What is this feeling?" it said at great lengths. "It is the feeling of intelligence and freedom, my friend," the druid managed to say. Amazed that his spell worked as well as it did. "Friend? Do you often wake your friends from deep slumber?" the tarrasque growled. "Well, friend. You have woke me from my slumber. Now you must find me food," it added. Darius thought quickily. "For one so large, it would take a city to feed one your size," the druid grinned in the darkness as he heard the creature chuckle. "Their is a city near here. Full of food. I could take you there," the druid offered. "Waterdeep, is it's name." "Take me to Waterdeep."
Agudo Archmage 01-21-06, 02:53 PM	OOC hope this works my Captain :) http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongagudo.gif http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongladyhoot.gif Artwork copyright © 2003, Gordon R. Quigley The Docks of Waterdeep were a busy hustle and bustle as always Races of al sorts hurried about hawking and taking one kind exotic goods or another all over the city A HalfOrk wearing a tight dark leather top and bagy green cloth pants; spoke with a rather surprising good Nelanther island accent as she bellowed for help getting all the escaped peewee albino monkeys back in their cages. Another sailor standing at the rail of his own vessel was of clear eastern Halfling descent laughed with glee at his competitor misfortune Ya don’t want those flee bitten varmints they have lice I'm sure. The Sea Bounty has the cleanest well fed beasties ya have ever seen He off handedly points to a hyenas cage to his left as it is lowered down onto the crowded dock A human girl possibly no older than eight and obviously a beggar by the unkempt hair yelled out Excuse me Mr. I is nots the smartest kid around but even I cans tell they is all dead. The Halfling nearly fell of his perch as he saw the lass was right then quickly recovered like all sly traders of the sea. Umm...Get ya animals all ready dead for cooking! Any and all Butchers get half price! Ya get the pelts for free as well....ummm hmmm Then looking down at the girl he angrily throws his shoe at her. Not far from the comical activity sitting on an empty barrel is a rather tall deeply tanned human puffing away on a well used corncob pipe. The sea breeze picks up blowing lose strands of his long blond hair which in turn causing the lovely white owl on his shoulder to comment Agudo dear..... As adorable as I look with a blond wig on could you put your hair in ponytail Glancing at his long time loyal companion he playfully smiles his rich fatherly voice sounding out over the clamor about them. My wise friend surly you know that’s the latest fashion around the Moonshae islands. Yet without further comment he let go of his well used pipe causing it to float in mid air still puffing away with its smoky sweet smell of apple cinnamon With a soft touch he removed the last of his hair from Lady Hoot feathery head and tied the thick strands with a silken white band. Then with an over dramatic voice he waved his hand as he grabbed hold of the corncob pipe Now after two hours of walking around here from one end of docks to the other we have still only found four rare chult spiced mushrooms and powdered green pepper from the wild coast. It seems the gosip is true about pirates slowing trade that far south. Flapping her wings slightly Lady Hoot gestured to the nearest boats Have you tried using your magic to detect any? Agudo brows came together in mock surprise Yes and the crafty Halfling is right about the lice and that’s not the only thing dead on the Sea Bounty. Lady Hoot shook her head at the sinless treatment of animals
Captain Binkle 01-23-06, 05:29 PM	Captain Binkle and his crew began to head back to the ship. Walking thought the docks he smelled the sweet smell of apple cinnamon. He looked and saw one of his many friends. "Augdo, how are you?" the captain said walking up to the mage. "And good day to you too, Lady Hoot," he said bowing to the intelligent owl. Hale had caught sight of the mage and quickily walked into the nearest tavern. Thorn followed seeing an opportunity to out-drink his twin brother. Talyan returned to the ship to talk to Lucius. "Come, let us go for a drink and catch up on old times," the one-eyed gnome said leading the mage into the same tavern that Hale and Thorn walked into.
Agudo Archmage 01-23-06, 08:27 PM	http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongagudo.gif http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongladyhoot.gif Artwork copyright © 2003, Gordon R. Quigley A slight drizzle started to come down from the fog about them it had rolled in from the choppy sea. Yet people on the docks continued there busy activities running to an fro Pulling his long cape closer around him the blond haired fellow with his priestly manners and wizardly looks Started walking back to the Main Streetwhen a familiar voice rang out Captain Binkle ...........Augdo, how are you?" the captain said walking up to the mage. "And good day to you too, Lady Hoot,".............. Come, let us go for a drink and catch up on old times," With a hearty hello the blue and white clad robe human gave warm slap on the back and friendly smile “Why if it isn’t the most daring of Captains this side of the Realms Captain Binkle it’s always a pleasure to see you no matter what time of day be it sunny or cold night. Lady Hoot winked at the brave Gnome We haven’t seen you since we all held up down south in CandleKeep for the winter thaw As they chatted making there way to ramshackle tavern of boisterous drinking and eating. Agudo pointed to a long bench that the Gnome's mates were holding for them to join “Looks like your crew bought the first round and from the looks of it.... He chuckled loudly Working on the second as well! Several ruffians Half-orks near the door stop to eye the prissy looking human wearing in his fancy cloths and sparkly jewelry about him Obviously they thought someone used to the easy life and with it a fat purse to rob Yet none dared make a move for it was obvious that the tall tanned gaudily dressed walking target was either a Cleric or Mage No matter which could bring about ill results in a bar fight At least until the dandy clad human was foolish enough to pass out from a night of drinking With sly smiles they winked and went back to half empty pitchers of ale before them. Once seated and a few polite greetings to the crew the wise owl spoke once more “I hope Captain we can safely say your fine ship is whole again after being under repairs last winter? http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongdwarfina.gif Artwork copyright © 2006, Gordon R. Quigley Not far towering over a passed out Barbarian who was kissing the tavern floor Stood a rather stout Dwarvin woman with braided red hair wearing a loose fitting leather tank top and dark green pants and several weapons hung from her well rounded hip as she laughed loudly Nay ya is fine man but I needs someone who cans drinks me above and below the table Others around her table sniker at her words and the near vomiting human on the ground A Halfling serving winch shakes her head I nots cleaning yer messy hide now outs ye go tall manling! The female Dwarf huffed but smiled “Ahh gives the poor man a chance to try to out drinks me once more I made 10 silvers off him so far.....bets thats his life savings The Halfling lass shook her head once more and with surprising strength dragged the Barbarian out the door Well nows I needs another mans to warm me cold stubby toes tonight with. It was then she saw the colorful Mangling and his Gnomish friend Grabbing her pitcher of Ale she walks over slamming the contents on the table splashing Agudo The brash woman then grabbed him by the chin leaning close with her breath Thy eyes be as green as mine but ya looks as silly as a prissy noble caught with his pants down in a bordello Lady Hoot could not help but smile as Agudo blushed under the ruff hand of the Dwarf Blinking with surprise and some embarrassment Agudo stuttered before wiping his face with a silken hanky from his now Ale stained robe “Im no Noble Im a well known writer beloved pillar of the community You even spilled your drink on my latest book called Great Adventuring Teams By Agudo I was just about to show my brave friend Binkle that I had put him and his crew within my fine writtings Winking and showing a toothy grin the rather brash but cute Dwarf seem to notice the Gnome for the first time and let go of Agudo “Wells now arent thy a handsome sailor! Yer name be Binkle huh? I likes a man with a steady job! And from the sounds of it yer successful as a ship owner at that’s! Laughing she takes a swig of her goblet Tis goods to see ye in me drinking hole I be Dwarfina Hammertoe and im looking for a good looking fellow like ye To drink the nights away with...what do ya say care to see who can last the night without passing out? Or I thinks yer a strong Gnome Mr Binkle maybe ye can arm wrestle me and sees who the strongest”
Captain Binkle 01-24-06, 04:42 AM	http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongagudo.gif http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongladyhoot.gif Artwork copyright © 2003, Gordon R. Quigley A slight drizzle started to come down from the fog about them it had rolled in from the choppy sea. Yet people on the docks continued there busy activities running to an fro Pulling his long cape closer around him the long blond haired fellow with his priestly manners and wizardly looks Started walking back to the Main Streetwhen a familiar voice rang out Captain Binkle With a hearty hello the blue and white clad robe human gave warm slap on the back and friendly smile “Why if it isn’t the most daring of Captains this side of the Realms Captain Binkle it’s always a pleasure to see you no matter what time of day be it sunny or cold night. Lady Hoot winked at the brave Gnome We haven’t seen you since we all held up down south in CandleKeep for the winter thaw As they chatted away making there way to ramshackle tavern of boisterous drinking and eating. Agudo pointed to a long bench that the Gnome's mates were holding for them to join “Looks like your crew bought the first round and from the looks of it.... He chuckled loudly Working on the second as well! Several ruffians Half-orks near the door stop to eye the prissy looking human wearing in his fine cloths and sparkly jewelry about him Obviously they thought someone used to finer things in life and with it a fat purse to rob Yet none dared make a move for it was obvious that the tall tanned gaudily dressed walking target was either a Cleric or Mage No matter which could bring about ill results in a bar fight At least until the dandy clad human was foolish enough to pass out from a night of drinking With sly smiles they winked and went back to half empty pitchers of ale before them. Once seated and a few polite greetings to the crew the wise owl spoke once more “I hope Captain we can safely say your fine ship is whole again after being under repairs last winter? "The last winter has been harsh to the Talon," Captain Binkle said comversationally. "Marius has told me that it will tahe two tendays before shes back to her usual self," he sipped his drink while watching Hale and Thorn. Their drinking game ended with Thorn falling face first into the floor. Hale staggered to his feet and stumbled his way to the table that Augdo and Captain Binkle sat at. He sat down with a thump into the sturdy chair. Not realizing that he sat with a mage he feared, though he had not reason. "Did you ever find that book you were looking for while at Candlekeep?" the one-eyed gnome said resuming their small talk. http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongdwarfina.gif Artwork copyright © 2006, Gordon R. Quigley Not far towering over a passed out Barbarian who was kissing the tavern floor Stood a rather stout Dwarvin woman with braided red hair wearing a loose fitting leather tank top and dark green pants Several weapons hung from her well rounded hip as she laughed loudly Nay ya is fine man but I needs someone who cans drinks above and below the table Others around her table sniker at her words and the near vomiting human on the ground A Halfling serving winch shakes her head I nots cleaning yer messy hide now outs ye go tall manling! The female Dwarf huffed but smiled “Ahh gives the poor man a chance to try to out drinks me once more I made 10 silvers off him so far.....bets thats his life savings The Halfling lass shook her head once more and with surprising strength dragged the Barbarian out the door Well nows I needs another mans to warm me cold stubby toes tonight with. It was then she saw the colorful Mangling and his Gnomish friend Grabbing her pitcher of Ale she walks over slamming the contents on the table splashing Agudo The brash woman then grabbed him by the chin leaning close with her breath Thy eyes be as green as mine but ya looks as silly as a prissy noble caught with his pants down in a bordello Lady Hoot could not help but smile as Agudo blushed under the ruff hand of the Dwarf Blinking with surprise and some embarrassment Agudo stuttered before wiping his face with a silken hanky from his now Ale stained robe “Im no Noble Im a well know writer beloved pillar of the community You even spilled your drink on my latest book called Agudo Guide to Great Adventuring Teams of the Realm I was just about to show my brave friend Binkle that I had put him and his crew within my fine writtings Winking and showing a toothy grin the rather brash but cute Dwarf seem to notice the Gnome for the first time and let go of Agudo “Wells now arent thy a handsome sailor! Yer name be Binkle huh? I likes a man with a steady job! And from the sounds of it yer successful as a ship owner at that’s! Laughing she takes a swig of her goblet Tis goods to see ye in me drinking whole I be Dwarfina Hammertoe and im looking for a good looking fellow like ye To drink the nights away with...what do ya say care to see who can last the night without passing out? Or I thinks yer a strong Gnome Mr Binkle maybe ye can arm wrestle me and sees who the strongest” "I beg your pardon, ma'am, but it takes more than drunken flurts to snag my heart," the gnomish sea captain said whiping his clothes off. Hale was unfased by the event. He slept comfortly with his head down on the table. Licking the spilled ale from his face. The tavern door opened as Talyan walked in with a grin on his face. "I've found us a job, captain," the mercenary said sitting ignoring the drunken ladies.
Agudo Archmage 01-24-06, 04:05 PM	Waldo Binkle land lock sea captain "The last winter has been harsh to the Talon," Captain Binkle said conversationally. "Marius has told me that it will take two ten-day before she’s back to her usual self," he sipped his drink while watching Hale and Thorn. Their drinking game ended with Thorn falling face first into the floor. Hale staggered to his feet and stumbled his way to the table that Agudo and Captain Binkle sat at. He sat down with a thump into the sturdy chair. Not realizing that he sat with a mage he feared, though he had not reason. "Did you ever find that book you were looking for while at Candlekeep?" the one-eyed gnome said resuming their small talk. .....I beg your pardon, ma'am, but it takes more than drunken flirts to snag my heart," the gnomish sea captain said whipping his clothes off. Hale was unfazed by the event. He slept comfort with his head down on the table. Licking the spilled ale from his face. http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongagudo.gif http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongladyhoot.gif Artwork copyright © 2003, Gordon R. Quigley Seeming somewhat relived for himself yet feeling sorry for Binkle do to the non stop desperate fawning by the Dwarvin lass Hammertoe It was then that one of the Barbarian brothers came over Agudo was rather pleased when he saw that Hale wanted to rest a moment at the table Perhaps he no longer shy around my enchanting abilities ...or..sigh to drunk to care Smirking he returned his attention back to his sailing friend who was trying to slap away Dwarfina attempts to arm wrestle In truth I found many fine tomes of knowledge at CandleKeep All helping in my studies of the Realms and such...I could have been there for moths if my duty didnt call to aid the land for the Light Waldo Binkle who could only love another Gnome....never a Dwarf! The tavern door opened as Talyan walked in with a grin on his face. "I've found us a job, captain," the mercenary said sitting ignoring the drunken ladies. Dwarfina http://www.members.shaw.ca/gordquigley/pictures/portlongdwarfina.gif Artwork copyright © 2006, Chris Quigley Hammertoe crossed her arms and huffed glancing at Agudo Ya thinks the Gnome nevers seen a beautiful Dwarf before or something? Holding his goblet in his hand he raised it to the Dwarf in a mock salute “Men! We are the hardest adventure for any brave lass to conquer Dwarfina laughed and nodded her head Aye ye sure gots that right. The wise white owl sitting on Agudo shoulder spoke kindly to Captain Binkle Dear Captain I pray this job is your chance to raise needed coin to fix your ship If there is anything we can do let us know Hammtoe took a step back and looked at her now empty mug “Yip! I nevers be drinking so much that a bird could talks Blinking Dwarfin sat down between the Gnome and Agudo looking some what surprised at the snow owl.