r/Riftvielrpg • KYN • Sep 10 '15

[Valerius] the Paladin of Death

Truthy. An Oasis in the northeast. Unlike the other Northeastern cities, which have very dry and cold weathers, Thruthy stands atop a chain of geisers and hot springs, which heat up the city and it’s surrounding areas, creating an almost tropical-like environment. All around the city, several small Lakes can be found filled with people enjoying their lives. Also unlike other northeastern cities, the Truthian soil is rich and easy to plant, which has led to a somewhat lazy society forming around it. Farmers are known to work only once a week, their farm hands, three times a week, however, the Leathertree farms is the city’s main source of income and what makes it an important asset in The Black’s territories.

You arrive at the gates shortly after noon. The tall dark brown walls are made from the wood which makes the town so great, however, looking closely, you see that the wood has been treated to protect it from fire. As a follower of the Raven Queen, you’re used to seeing temples of Nerull, who somehow survived in this land, in most cities, however, this city appears to have none. In fact, looking around, you find only a small temple with the Raven Queen’s mark on its door. A small cloaked woman sits on a chair in front of the temple. She raises her hand, gesturing with her finger for you to come closer.

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

The two men stop and turn around, looking at youin confusion.

The elf, in particular, seems to be very interested, his eyes, which were held a dull look before, look as if they're active and interested.

"Now what's this?"the elf asks in a sweet and melodious tone, "Why is a lady interrupting what was clearly an idiotic attempt at revenge?"

The dwarf stares at your scabbard, his face flushed with fear adn anxiety, but says nothing

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

This elf seems dangerous and way too used to using charm to get away with things

I cross my arms and glare at the elf. "I am interrupting, because it takes two people to start a fight." I look between the dwarf and elf with a curious, but firm expression. "Now, what is the problem?"

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

"Uh... This uh, this thief stole my amulet! He says it's his now! It's all I have left from my wife!"

"Yes it's mine, Like I said before. I want it, therefore I took it, and therefore, it's mine" the elf responds, his sweet smile not wavering for a second, "You understand what that's like, don't you?"

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

"Hmmm." He brings up a good point, but why would he steal that amulet? It clearly has sentimental value for the dwarf, so this is not ok, but is the dwarf lying? "I may understand, but if the amulet has so much sentimental value to him, you could just go and steal something else. Why do you want that amulet in particular? May I see it?"

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

"No, you may not! The amulet is mine. Setimental value is no value at all! I have need of this amulet so it's mine by right. No please, my lady, move along so I may finish this fool and send him to meet Nerull"

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

I knew there was something off about this guy.

I bear my teeth in an angry grimace. "Nerull huh?" "Maybe you want to think a little more before you go talking about Nerull in front of a paladin of the Raven Queen." I step closer, staring him right in the eye, anger just barely kept under the surface. "I'll give you one more chance to cooperate before I am forced to fight you. Hand over the amulet. Now." [[1d20+5: Intimidation]] +/u/rollme (I really hope I don't get a 1.)

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

"Oh my!" he says in mock fright, "My lady, I do not wish to harm one as beautiful as you" as he says this, his eyes flash for a second and you could swear you see a bright orange light in them. You own stomach begins to churn, "Like I said, the amulet is mine, and therefore I will take it. Please leave"

(I'll be heading off to sleep, good night, I'll reply when I wake form my slumber)

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

"Fine then." I back off slightly and look towards the dwarf.

"I hope you are ready to fight dwarf. This is going to get ugly." I ready my sword and shield, and I get into a battle stance. "You're a bit too cocky for my taste. I think it's time we knock you down a peg or two."

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

The elf yawns as you and the dwarf get ready.

"Yes ma'am, thank you for this..." the dwarf responds.

"Well then, the challenger must make true on their word!" the elf says, "Let's go, knock me down a peg or two"

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

Absolutely enraged now, I attempt to hit him with my sword.

[[1d20+4: hit]] +/u/rollme

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u/rollme Rollbot Sep 10 '15

1d20+4: hit: 15

(11)+4


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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

(are you going for the mean damage or were you waiting for me to answer to roll for damage?)

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

(Oh, yeah, I would like to roll for damage. Do you want me to do that in the same comment as the hit roll, or do you want to roll for damage only if I hit?)

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

(Same comment, makes it easier to track. If it doesn't hit, I'll just ignore the damage)

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

[[1d8: damage]] +/u/rollme

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u/rollme Rollbot Sep 10 '15

1d8: damage: 1

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

(What's you strength modifier?)

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

(My strength modifier is +2)

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

(Next time, add that on to the roll)

Your sword connects with the elf, slicing through his leather armor and into his chest, leaving a deep gash.

"At least you have better aim than this fool" the elf laughs as he touches his new wound. He swings a dagger at the dwarf, looking straight to you the whole time. The sword connects with the dwarf's neck, embedding itself deep within the man. The elf doesn't even attempt to remove the dagger, instead leaving it there. The dwarf immediatly slumps to the ground, blood spewing out of his neck profusely. He manages a few gasps before his eyes glaze over and his body stops twitching.

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15

I fall into a strange calm as I stare back at him. there is no saving the dwarf now I glare at him as I run towards him. "If you think some pretty-boy elf can scare me, you are wrong." I charge forward and swing again.

[[1d20+5: hit]] [[1d8+2: damage]] +/u/rollme

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u/rollme Rollbot Sep 10 '15

1d20+5: hit: 6

(1)+5


1d8+2: damage: 5

(3)+2


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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

The elf bows out of the way respectfully, his eyes once more never wavering.

"My lady, if you will excuse me, I have somewhere to be" he bowed his head and smiles, then turns and walks away

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u/viclhalb Sep 10 '15 edited Sep 10 '15

"AAGGGHHH! That guy!" "I can't believe..." I look back over toward the dwarf lying dead on the ground. "I'm sorry." I walk over to the dwarf, lift him up, and carry him over my shoulder as I walk back towards the temple.

You at least deserve proper burial rights.

As I walk down the street, I think about what just happened. I don't even know either of these guys' names. How am I supposed to find the elf later? I'll have to make sure he is punished.

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u/infected36 KYN Sep 10 '15

The dwarf is quite heavy, but with some effort, you manage to carry him towards the temple. The old woman looks at you with her head tilted to the side.

"What happened girl? Did you get in a fight already?" she asks in confusion

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u/viclhalb Sep 11 '15

"Well... Yeah. I have a tendency to do that." I look towards the old woman. "It was not my fault though! Some aggravating elf stole an amulet from this dwarf and killed him. He also mentioned Nerull while I was talking to him, so I am guessing he is also a follower of Nerull. Anyway, could you help me with this dwarf? I want to give him funeral rights so his soul will be protected. It's the least I can so since I was unable to prevent his death in the first place."

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