Rusty Dagger Tavern

Ara_Galavendor: *Walks in and waves to everyone*

Matthias999: "Greetings, Ara. How have your endeavors been going?"

Kara_Collared: I look up from the table I'm scrubbing away at, and wipe my forehead with the back of my hand. "Good evening Ara, I hope everything's going well."

Ara_Galavendor: *Lift up a small yet heavy looking burlap sack.* "Pretty good actually, found an artifact that will pay for the entire next month's booze supply order." I make sure to give Matt, Natalia, and Kara a nod and a smile as I pour myself an ale.

Matthias999: I nod at Kara and Ara in acknowledgment. "An artifact, you say. Is it magical?"

Kara_Collared: I raise an eyebrow slightly at Ara... found an artifact is rather out of the ordinary, I wonder what she's been up to... But it's not my job to ask these questions. "Does anyone need something to eat or drink?"

Matthias999: "I'm feeling rather famished, at the moment. What's on the menu this evening?"

Ara_Galavendor: "I believe so. Going to get it appraised by a local wizard or sorcerers guild later. Had to get my hands dirty to get it, so it better be." I place it in a lock box behind me and take a sip, scanning the room with my blue eyes.

Kara_Collared: "Well, we've got the usual daily stew if you're looking for something cheap and filling. There's also a nice prime rib roast with vegetables on tonight. We also have a salmon dish if you're looking for something lighter."

Matthias999: "The prime rib sounds excellent. I believe I'd like to have that, please, Kara."

Kara_Collared: "Prime rib coming right up sir!" I walk past you, my high heels clicking on the floorboards and my brief serving girl outfit leaving little to the imagination. Stepping into the hot kitchen, I start chopping some vegetables, placing them in a pan and into the oven for a quick roast.

Ara_Galavendor: *I watch Kara walk away and catch myself staring, reminding my self that she's been bringing in customers with her cooking...and her other assets.*

Matthias999: I lean back as Kara disappears into the kitchen and catch the faint scent of roasting vegetables as I look around the room. "Packed house tonight, it seems."

Kara_Collared: After several minutes, I return from the kitchen holding a large plate up on one hand. The scents of a couple of thick slices of prime rib, baked potato and roasted root vegetables fill the dining area of the tavern. I bend down in front of Matthias and carefully place the plate on his table, "Here you go, enjoy!" I say with a bright smile. "Just let me know if you need anything else sir."

Ara_Galavendor: *I give a nod to you Matthias and look around.* "Business is going well indeed. The more quests and fights, the more adventurers show up."

Matthias999: I smile at Kara as she places the meal down before me, enjoying it's various aromas. "Thank you very much. It looks delicious.", I say with a nod before turning to Ara. " Yes, there's been a lot of activity lately and a lot of coin changing hands. That tends to burn holes in one's coin purse. I can imagine that's good for a business such as this."

Kara_Collared: I bustle around the tavern, picking up the dirty plates and mugs and wiping down tables. "Does anyone need a refill on their drink?"

Harpy: {As everyone is drinking, eating, enjoying their night. A soft yet beautiful voice is heard from outside. The voice female, and one of the most alluring sounds one has ever heard. Anyone interested in completing the Harpy quest can roll a 1d20 to set up a match}

Harpy: ERROR|3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKRPniqnb0M&list=RDJKRPniqnb0M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKRPniqnb0M&list=RDJKRPniqnb0M

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 13

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 10

Kara_Collared: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 19

Harpy: {Matthias hears the sweet sound, and takes a step towards the door. But pauses, shakes his head, and comes back to reality. Ara freezes, hearing the song and dropping her mug of ale. Then walks outside of the tavern in a daze. Kara barely hears the song over the bustle, and thinks maybe Ara hired a new bard for the tavern's entertainment.}

Matthias999: I look up from my plate with a mouthfull of succulent prime rib about to ask Kara for a refill on my ale when a familiar tune comes rolling in through the tavern. I swallow down the juicy morsel as my eyes as blue as the sea train on the doorway. I slide my chair back from the table and walk towards the door before realizing that this is some form of witchcraft as Ara pushes past in a daze. I turn to Kara. "I believe she may need our aid."

Kara_Collared: I frown at the sound of some singing in the distance, making a mental note to myself to inquire about getting some entertainment in this place. Then I almost slip in a puddle of ale and curse under my breath, stomping off behind the bar to get a mop and bucket to clean up the mess.

Harpy: {Ara walks outside as the tavern door closes behind her.}

Kara_Collared: I quickly mop up the mess and turn to Matthias, "Hmmm? Witchcraft? Well it's always something around here! If you saw where she went, lead the way."

Ara_Galavendor: *Walks out in a daze, trying to figure out where that beautiful voice is coming from.*

Matthias999: I grab my long sword still sheathed in it's scabbard from the back of my chair and affix it to my belt before slinging my shield over my back. "We need to hurry!", I urge as I head out the front door into the night to try to pick up Ara's trail.

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 19

NiNi_Lance: I see Matthias rush out and quickly grab my priestess hat and put it on as I follow behind "you'll need a healer for this!"

NiNi_Lance: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 19

Harpy: {Matt and Nini run outside, the song is no match for their resolve as they rush after the red head. Ara can make another 1d20 to see if the song is still in her mind...but she would need to roll high to see if she can break it.}

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 1

Kara_Collared: I slip behind the bar to grab a small knife I keep there for self-defense, and kick off my high heels in favor of some more practical boots. I run after Matthias as he heads out the door, keeping him and his armor between me and whatever is out there in the night.

Harpy: {Ara keeps walking towards a large rock formation. Three small peaks surrounded by dead trees. A woman, slender, pale, and naked. Sits on the middle peak and continues to sing. Her black eyes looking at Ara approach with a smile...then at the three behind her with a scowl.}

Harpy:

Harpy: !set HP 8/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 8 / 8

Kara_Collared: My eyes go wide at the sight of the naked winged woman, and I scramble behind a large rock. This serving girl ain't going to be leading the charge, that's for sure! "What the fuck is that thing?" I look back and forth at Matt and Nini, hoping one of them is up to the task of saving Ara.

Ara_Galavendor: *I sway from side to side, staring at the naked woman with my mouth open and a smile on my face.*

Harpy: !set @Matthias999 Wound 0/3
@Matthias999's WOUND is set to 0 / 3

Harpy: !set @NiNi_Lance Wound 0/3
@NiNi_Lance's WOUND is set to 0 / 3

Harpy: !set @Kara_Collared Wound 0/3
@Kara_Collared's WOUND is set to 0 / 3

Matthias999: I rush towards the peaks jutting up into the starry sky like ancient monoliths of some dark religion as I rush after Ara. "Ara! Snap out of it!", I cry out as my field plate armor claims faintly as I run after her, my lungs wanting for air as my breath mists out into the cold. Then, I see it. The twisted, nude form of a winged harpy perched on one of the peaks. My blade seems to spring from it's sheath into my right hand on it's own while I roll my shoulders and flip my shield into my left as I charge forth into the impending fray.

Kara_Collared: !set @Kara_Collared Wound 0/2
@Kara_Collared's WOUND is set to 0 / 2

NiNi_Lance: I follow a little bit behind before holding out my staff, making it glow a bright light "oh goddess of light protect us from the darkness and enact a wall to shield us in sanctuary!" I raise a mystic shield around Matthias to give him more protection

Harpy: I see the knight try to awaken my prey as my song stops. Ara stays swaying, completely unfazed by your shaking. Then, my black vulture like wings extend as I descend upon you. My claws outstretched towards Matthias as I look to sink them into him first.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 7

Matthias999: My eyes narrow as I see the creature take flight, rising into the sky, it's silhouette surrounded by moonlight as she gains altitude, then descends towards me with a terrifying shriek. Better I than Kara or NiNi, or especially poor Ara who seems trapped in a dazed state. I've never fought a harpy, but I have fought the Corvus people of Denegrad and this thing uses similar tactics. At last instant, my shield swings up to bash away it's claws and my sword flashes out to try to slice its leg.

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 8

NiNi_Lance: I hold back to keep some distance from Matthias, knowing that he's better equipped for a close up battle. As the harpy is distracted by the knight I sway my hand into the air, forming a spectral sword before sending it flying towards the harpy

NiNi_Lance: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 11

Kara_Collared: While Matthias goes for the head-first charge and Nini lights up the night with her magical sword, I creep quietly in my soft boots around the edge of the clearing to get behind this harpy creature. "Die bitch!" I scream and leap forward, trying to plunge my small knife into its shoulder blade.

Kara_Collared: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 3

Harpy: I fly by each of the three of you. My large wings flapping as I avoid your attacks. Making note of each of your strengths. Noticing the barely armored one in the back, I swoop down, my talons extended to sink into Kara's flesh.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 7

Kara_Collared: I hear the sound of whistling wind and leap out of the way just in time as the harpy dive-bombs down toward me. Rolling on the ground, I get streaks of mud over my arms and legs before scrambling back to my feet. "Damnit Ara, this was NOT part of the job description!" I yell at her even though I doubt she can hear me. The harpy is advancing on me, but I swing my arm in a quick slash hoping to the knife will keep it at bay...

Kara_Collared: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 16

Harpy: (The harpy cries out in pain as you deal damage!)

Harpy: !set HP 7/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 7 / 8

NiNi_Lance: "great hit Kara!" I smile before rushing to ara to try and get her back to her senses "c'mon ara, we need you" as I try to shake her I wave my hand to have the sword fly at the harpy once more

NiNi_Lance: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 16

Harpy: (As I fly away from the two of you, the spectral sword slices into my side. An inhuman screech pierces your ears.)

Harpy: !set HP 6/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 6 / 8

Matthias999: The creature's cries echo off the peaks as the monster twists in pain and clutches it's side as it careens through the sky. I track it's movements, slide stepping to my left to intercept it with a rising cut from my long sword. "Begone, foul beast!!!"

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 9

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 4

Ara_Galavendor: *I continue to sway, closing my eyes and walking towards the large rocks where the Harpy was perched. Not caring or noticing the battle behind me*

Harpy: Seeing the healer run off, I set my sets to the knight once more. Twirling in the air before aiming to tackle Matthias to the ground.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 19

Harpy: !set @Matthias999 1/3 wound
@Matthias999's WOUND is set to 1 / 3

Matthias999: "Grrrgghhh!!!", I growl as the beast slams into me, driving me into the dirt with a loud thud. My head bounces off the ground and see not one, but two horrid visages before me as it's weight bears down. I let loose my shield bring my left foot back, pulling a dagger from my boot and trying to slide it between the monster's ribs.

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 6

Kara_Collared: "Shit..." I mutter under my breath as I watch Matthias get taken down hard by the winged creature. Rushing forward, I flip the knife around in my hand for a downward plunge, and aim for the thing's back at the base of one of its wings. I'm no expert on harpy anatomy, but I'm hoping to keep it from flying away again!

Kara_Collared: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 12

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 6

Ara_Galavendor: *I find a path against the rock formation, walking up towards where the Harpy was singing before. My eyes glazed over as I don't notice anything besides the amazing song still stuck in my head.*

Harpy: *I look down at the knight ready to pounce, but then feel a slight pinch behind me. While floating a few inches above the ground as my wings flap, I turn towards Kara. My face snarls as I swing as vicious open fist toward her face.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 13

Harpy: !set @Kara_Collared wound 1/2
@Kara_Collared's WOUND is set to 1 / 2

Kara_Collared: The harpy's fist smashes into my cheek, and I crumple to the ground in a heap, dazed and moaning softly...

Matthias999: The harpy rears back and slams a backhand into the face of the tavern wench, sending her sprawling. Now, I'm officially pissed. I roar in anger as I bring my sword arm up and try to slam the pommel into the top of the monster's head.

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 7

Kara_Collared: I lurch back to my feet, still feeling groggy from the harpy's punch, and I stumble away from Matthias and the beast over to where Ara is gazing off into the distance. I give her shoulders a hard shake and a few light slaps across her cheeks. "Wake! Up! Sleepy! Head!"

Kara_Collared: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 13

Ara_Galavendor: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 10

Harpy: (Ara suddenly comes out of it, her cheek burning as she notices a bruised Kara standing before her. Harpy wants to be a dick and give Ara a wound, but the dice did enough emotional damage already. Ara is back)

Harpy: I look up and see that the redhead has been released from my spell. I screech in disgust as my face almost appears to change more...vile than beautiful. I begin to fly forward, but not before sending a kick to Matthias to send him back to the ground if he tried to stand up again.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 6

Kara_Collared: After those slaps, I see the look in Ara's eyes change from distant to conscious. "C'mon Ara, we need you!" I say desperately, pulling on your arm to get you into the battle. I must've lost my knife when the harpy hit me, but looking at the ground I see a nice jagged looking chunk of rock. Grabbing it with both hands, I raise it above my head and throw it as hard as I can at the evil creature.

Kara_Collared: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 4

Ara_Galavendor: I watch as Kara tosses a rock that misses the fast creature as I place a hand on her shoulder. "Kara, get out of here and get to the tavern. Warn anyone else and make sure no one steals anything!" I leap down from the rock and toss my shield at the flying Harpy like a discus at its face.

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 18

Ara_Galavendor: (Mommy's home bitch!)

Harpy: !set HP 5/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 5 / 8

Matthias999: I roll away from a haphazard kick in the nick of time to see a rock fly past the harpy's head...then a shield into it's face. Ara! Finally. Imitation being the greatest form of flattery, I grab my own shield out of the dirt and fling it like a discus at the creature.

Matthias999: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 9

Kara_Collared: I nod at Ara, having done what I could to help, but knowing it's time to leave this fight to the real adventurers. I sprint back to the Rusty Dagger hoping to find someone else that can help in this fight!

Harpy: The shield bounces off my face as my lip is split. My thrall now on the ground fighting back as I extend my claws and fly towards the female paladin, looking to slash with both hands wherever I can.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 5

Ara_Galavendor: I notice Kara run off to the side unnoticed. Suddenly the Harpy is flying towards me and I don't have a shield. I spring forward then slide, ducking down as the talons miss and my sword thrusting up to stab.

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 15

Harpy: !set HP 4/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 4 / 8

Matthias999: Ara's blade slices across the harpy's midsection as it swoops past her, directly into my path. I tighten both hands around my blade as it approaches and at the last second, step to my right and bring my blade down. .

Matthias999: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 1

Matthias999: ....with a mighty grunt, but my boots slip out from under me and I slam headfirst into the ground, momentarily stunned.

Harpy: After feeling the paladin's blade slice into me, I fly up into the air in pain and uncoordinated, completely avoiding the male knight's blade by chance. I look at both of you and scowl. Dive bombing down, I extend my claws to sink into Matthias and, if successful, drive him towards Ara.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 19

Harpy: !set @Matthias999 wound 2/3
@Matthias999's WOUND is set to 2 / 3

Ara_Galavendor: I see the talons sink into Matthias as the Harpy pushes him towards me. I sprint forward and jump into the air. Instead of swinging with my blade, I say a shout in elvish as my hand points towards the Harpy's back, as I cast a holy flame to hit her wings.

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 18

Harpy: !set HP 3/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 3 / 8

Matthias999: I get push back by the harpy's talons towards Ara as a jut of magical flame scorches its wings. I try to wrap my arms around the creature's slim body and plant my boots into the ground, then pivot to slam it back first into the rocky soil.

Matthias999: !roll d20 after chucking that old dice into the trash and busting out a new die
Roll the dice... ☒ 16

Harpy: !set HP 2/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 2 / 8

Harpy: A smell of burnt skin and feathers fills the air as I cry out in pain. Matthias's metal covered arms then wrap around my thrashing naked body before slamming me into the ground. After a grunt, I use my wings to lift me up. A dreadful screech echoes around before I slam two fists into the knight's chest, it they hit then he will go flying backwards.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 12

Matthias999: I dodge to the side as the harpy aims to drive its fists through my breast plate. As her hands flash past, I try to grab her by the wrist and pull her left arm out to the side while dropping my full armored weight down on the back of her shoulder to try to send her crashing face first into the ground.

Matthias999: !roll d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 7

Ara_Galavendor: I watch as you try to maneuver her down to the ground. Your grip is strong enough but her wings are keeping her up. Sword in hand I dash forward, aiming to cut off one of those wings so she can't keep using that as an advantage. I aim for the right, the opposite side of Matthias.

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 6

Harpy: I feel the tug of the male knight try to pull me over him, but I simply beat my wings a few times to keep from being tossed. Feeling grounded as Matthias pulls unsuccessfully, I look over to Ara trying to clip my wing. My right clawed hand extend to sink into her chest and grab her by the chest plate...that barely covers much.

Harpy: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 14

Harpy: !set @Ara_Galavendor WOUND 1/3
@Ara_Galavendor's WOUND is set to 1 / 3

Ara_Galavendor: "Argh!" I feel the talons sink in as droplets of blood roll down my chest as the sharp talons grab my top. "Let. GO!" I yell before thrusting my sword forward, aiming for the Harpy's side.

Ara_Galavendor: !roll 1d20
Roll the dice... ☒ 20

Harpy: !set HP 0/8
@Harpy's HP is set to 0 / 8

Harpy: A painful scream echos through my mouth as I arch my back in pain. Then it fades before a soft beautiful single note can be heard. My hand let go of Ara's chestplate. My left arm goes limp in Matthias's grip. Then suddenly I fall to the ground as Ara's sword slides out from my side, no longer moving.

Ara_Galavendor: I look down at the dead Harpy then back at Matthias. "Damnit I should have said something cooler..."

Matthias999: I groan as I stand back up, checking to see how bad the bleeding is beneath my breastplate. "Perhaps.. But I'm glad to see you are yourself again. Apparently, you were not the one in need of saving. Well met, Ara.", I say as I bow my head in deference to you.

Ara_Galavendor: I give Matthias a nod then help you back to the Tavern. "Yeah I could have told you that. Lets get a drink. Someone else will clean this up."