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TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
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#1: Mar 6th 2013 at 4:53:38 PM

The Narrator was bored, at least, as much as immortal divine entities created to watch over adventurers could get bored.

For centuries there had been almost no adventurers, no parties braving the depths of the uncharted wilderness, no groups delving deep into forgotten crypts and ruins in search of treasure and glory. That day had passed along with the departure of the Grand Creators, and the world of Lorit-Nureaf had changed.

Suddenly, the Narrator spotted something that interested it. There had been a few solo adventurers, here and there. But now, it seemed that six of them were all converging on a single tavern in a sleepy town.

Focusing its attention, the Narrator watched, as a day that had not come in centuries unfolded...

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2: Mar 6th 2013 at 5:33:48 PM

"I tolds' ya'," said the barkeep, "we don't give ale to whelps, who barely know the outside of their mother's womb!"

"I could say the same about you; at least, when comparing you to myself."

The 'boy' who the barkeep was referring to — and who had now spoken up — was a rather peculiar sort. Dressed in a strange black dress of sorts, (which he incessantly called a 'kimono',) walking on what appeared to be shoes made out of wood, and and wearing what could only be described as a large bowl with a string keeping it stuck on his head, he had only five minutes ago waltzed into the nearest tavern he could find, and ordered — nay, demanded — that he be given a drink! The nerve! He was willing to pay, of course, but sadly, he was below the age limit. Which would not bode well in the end, but perhaps not for the boy in question...

He slowly brought his hand to a black sheathe at his side, though it did not like an ordinary sheathe. It was thick, curved, and black, and didn't look like it could carry any ordinary broadsword. "Look," said the boy, "I appreciate what you do here, giving fine — well, if you call the equivalent of kobold urine fine, I'm sure — food and drink, and board, and that you're only upholding the laws against those underage being prohibited from consuming such loathsome alcaholic beverages, (which makes me wonder why they don't just prohibit anyone from such a supposedly vile act,) buuuuut... I don't really think you want to be messin' with me."

"That so?", said the barkeep? "And what would you do, wave your little toy at me?"

"Oh, I wouldn't say that..."

One thing was for sure; if someone didn't step in and intervene, things could quite possibly turn rather ugly...

edited 6th Mar '13 5:34:03 PM by kkhohoho

PaulieRomanov Anime Disco Inferno from Roanoke Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Wishing you were here
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#3: Mar 6th 2013 at 7:16:04 PM

Maria sat at the plain oak table, sipping a glass of sweet wine and reading a book of Elven history, she was very comfortable at the table, despite being seated on a hard wooden chair. However, her peace was interrupted by the barkeep and a young boy arguing endlessly and incessantly. Soon, it seemed like the boy was drawing a weapon, and so Maria sprang into action. The delicate raven-haired elf stood up and jumped out to break up the fight peacefully.

"You two, act like adults for the Gods' sake! And keep it down! I am trying to read a codex of Elven history and I have been on the same goddamn page for twenty minutes!"

Walking up to the boy in the black robe and straw hat, Maria adjusted her glasses and looked down at him and said "What is your name, young lad? What are you doing in a tavern like this?". She wanted to be friendly and kind to the child, and maybe pay an extra fee to give him a spare bedroll in her room, as well as a hot meal.

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#4: Mar 6th 2013 at 7:30:54 PM

'Lad', thought Ashi Kyo. They always got it mixed up, didn't they? But how could he blame her? Especially her... In fact, he might have even tried to make a move on her, if it weren't for the fact that he was already married. It was times like these that he wished he wasn't a loving husband, but he still loved her after all this time, so he couldn't just stab her in the back now. Even if no-one would ever know about it. Except he would know...

"My name," said the 'boy', "is Ashi Kyo. And please, don't call me 'lad.' Oh, you may not think it's a big deal, but how would you like it if I suddenly called you 'old crone'? Yes, I know, you aren't an old crone — definitely not — but neither am I a 'lad.' But, as for the situation here, this hulk of mass that calls himself a man refused to offer me a drink! And believe it or not, but I'm old enough to be his great grandpapa! It's not my fault I look like this..."

Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#5: Mar 6th 2013 at 7:43:56 PM

"Quiet already, I have a headache..."

Joras sank back onto the table, massaging his temples and nursing a mug of water. Never again, he thought. One too many ales the night before, and the next thing he knew... Well, actually, he didn't know, but it might've involved a successful Animal Empathy check or two.

He wasn't sure he wanted to remember, and instead tried to recall why he was here again.

He failed.

"Why are we here again?"

edited 6th Mar '13 7:45:35 PM by Pyrite

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kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6: Mar 6th 2013 at 7:56:51 PM

"'Why are we here?", said Kyo, having picked up on Joras's plight. "Well, some would say that we are here to suffer, as penance for the collective blight on God's green earth as a whole. Others would say that we have no purpose when born, and here to find our own purpose. And still others would say that you sir, are drunk out of your flagon. Should I give you a sharp thwack to the head, or can you get sober on your own?"

edited 6th Mar '13 8:21:56 PM by kkhohoho

Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#7: Mar 6th 2013 at 8:29:15 PM

"Drunk was yesterday. This is called being hung over," Joras groaned, blinking. "And unless I'm worse off than I thought I was, my elf eyes see an impertinent human brat trying to get alcohol with the worst cover story ever."

He took a swig from his mug. "So there's probably a tale behind that, because you'd be better off purchasing fake feet and passing yourself off as a Halfling."

edited 6th Mar '13 8:37:24 PM by Pyrite

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kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#8: Mar 6th 2013 at 8:41:15 PM

Kyo chuckled softly at that. "...What the hell? At the least, it'll give you a good minute of entertainment. See, I used to be known as the fearsome adventurer Ashi Kyo, back in my own home country of Napaj! I was a force to be feared for decades, and no-one argued with that. If they did, I'd put my sword to their throat, and then they'd back off. The wimps. Uh, anyway... Then I got old. By this point though, I had a family, and that's all I needed. Unfortunately, a demon I thought I'd killed in the past wasn't quite dead, and so it cursed me in my sleep, turning me into this. Which honestly wasn't the brightest move on it's part, as I'd probably be dead in a week or two. So, I ran off early the next morning, and for the last 3 years, I've been trying to find that *********, and get myself back to normal. It's the dishonor of it all, you see; I practically let him waltz into my home in the middle of the night, and turn me into a living replica of my nephew. Seriously, I look like my great grandson. And I hate my great grandson! On the bright side, this curse does seem to have given me a surprisingly good grasp on this thing you call 'English'"...

"So," Kyo now said, having finished his tale, "that's my story. What'd'ya think?"

edited 6th Mar '13 8:43:03 PM by kkhohoho

Pyrite Until further notice from Right. Beneath. You. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Hiding
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#9: Mar 6th 2013 at 8:54:56 PM

"...Better start saving for those fake feet," Joras mumbled, unimpressed.

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PaulieRomanov Anime Disco Inferno from Roanoke Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Wishing you were here
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#10: Mar 7th 2013 at 6:51:43 AM

Hearing Kyo's story, Maria doted over the young warrior and said "Awww, that is so sad. I will help you get that evil demon!" as the Elven Mage glomped the young samurai. "But on the bright side, you are so cute and adorable! I could cuddle you like a stuffed animal! In fact, I will!"

Heaving as she picked up Kyo, Maria said "I wuv you so much, I want to help you in your quest. How can I say no to someone so adorable! Do you know the name of the demon? I might be able to find out more about him in my occult books." she said as she kissed Kyo on the cheek, laid his face on her breast, and began to pat his head. She was oblivious to the fact that Kyo was a fierce warrior and probably did not appreciate being glomped and cuddled by a squishy fangirl wizard.

edited 7th Mar '13 6:52:20 AM by PaulieRomanov

FantasyLiver Since: Oct, 2012
#11: Mar 7th 2013 at 11:29:54 AM

Asmodom sat in the corner of the bar, chuckling to himself at all this foolishness. He took another smoke of his pipe.

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#12: Mar 7th 2013 at 11:57:03 AM

Well now; this was embarrassing. Mind you, he appreciated the... 'loving' embrace of a women as much as anyone, but this was a bit too much...

"Uh, ahem," stuttered Ashi Kyo, as he tried to get out of this mad-woman's grip, "that's... that's fine, okay, but as much as I appreciate the support, I think you could really help me by, oh, I don't know, putting me down? Please? If you could feel so obliged...'

One thing was for sure; if Kyo wasn't put down soon, heads could very well roll...

nman Since: Mar, 2010
#13: Mar 7th 2013 at 12:05:36 PM

Klarg stepped into the tavern, holding a crudely-drawn map with some instructions in his hand. This seemed to be the place they had told him to go, alright. Yet... it didn't seem to be what he was expecting. There were certainly quite a few well-armed and possibly drunk individuals, but most of them seemed to be sitting off by themselves, save for one elf woman who was playing around with a little boy.

Taking a step backwards, he looked up at the sign again, then to his instructions. Definitely the place. He pocketed the paper.

Going up to the bar and setting down his club and his shield. "An ale, my good sir," he told the barkeep as he looked around.

PaulieRomanov Anime Disco Inferno from Roanoke Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Wishing you were here
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#14: Mar 7th 2013 at 1:57:29 PM

"Of course, sweetie." said Maria as she put down the boy. Maria ordered another wine and some sweet fruit juice for Kyo.

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#15: Mar 7th 2013 at 6:34:02 PM

As soon as Kyo received the 'fruit juice', he gave it a good sniff, and though to immediately throw straight at the barkeep's face. However, even one such as Ashi Kyo had some sense of better judgement. After all, if he did such a deed and got himself thrown out of the tavern, (or rather, slit the gullets of anyone who did try to throw him out,) who would be left to serve him his drink? Instead, he simply placed the drink down on the table, and shoved it aside.

"Sorry," he said, "but this stuff smells like Mindflayer intestines. And don't ask me how I know that! Trust me, it's not a pretty tale..."

edited 9th Mar '13 11:01:11 AM by kkhohoho

nman Since: Mar, 2010
#16: Mar 7th 2013 at 6:44:34 PM

"There are many who would kill for such a delicacy," Klarg said, reaching over to grab the boy's drink. It really did smell like Mindflayer intestines - or at least, like an herb that allegedly smelled like them. But it was too late to back out now, and Klarg wasn't one for letting a simple drink defeat him. With a lift of his arm, he gulped down the drink in one motion. "You would do well to respect the plants sacrificed to make this, and thank your mother for her provisions."

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#17: Mar 7th 2013 at 6:59:16 PM

'Thank your mother for her provisions,' the strange nature-orc said. Somehow, to Kyo, that sounded incredibly creepy. "Um, yes, well...", Ashi Kyo muttered, stumbling as just what to say to that. "Enough about me! What about you? I mean, I'm sure you have all sort of interesting stories to tell, such as... as... um..."

In truth, Kyo wasn't really sure just what interesting stories an orc could tell, other then, 'A funny thing happened on the way to the slaughterhouse today...'

"Um... want some more fruit juice?"

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#18: Mar 7th 2013 at 7:44:26 PM

Leon lazily lifted his head off of the counter and extended a hand toward the barkeep.

"Another ale, if you would. It's been a bad day."

He sat up a little more and leaned his head on the palm of his hand.

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nman Since: Mar, 2010
#19: Mar 7th 2013 at 8:07:19 PM

"Ha! I could talk about my clan days for hours," Klarg said, "Stories that would make a hardened man's stomach lurch. But with this company, this is neither the time nor place for such tales."

He reached for his ale, "And while it is good to be thankful, I much prefer ordering ale than a child's drink," he added with a hearty laugh.

FantasyLiver Since: Oct, 2012
#20: Mar 8th 2013 at 12:25:49 PM

Whitebeard chuckled to himself at Klarg's comment. He still decided to keep to himself for the time being.

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#21: Mar 8th 2013 at 1:39:28 PM

Unfortunately for Whitebeard, Ashi Kyo's hearing was quite sharp; that's what 100+ years of experience can get you.

"Something funny, laughing boy?", said Kyo, his eyes now narrow, looking straight at the dwarf, and his right hand slowly inching toward his sheathe...

edited 8th Mar '13 1:40:21 PM by kkhohoho

PaulieRomanov Anime Disco Inferno from Roanoke Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Wishing you were here
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#22: Mar 8th 2013 at 3:44:05 PM

Maria, not wanting a conflict to errupt, glomped Kyo and said "Now, now, sweetie, now is not the time to be getting violent. And to whomever said I was the kid's mother, well, I'm not. I am Elf and he is Human. Oh, and my name is Maria, I am a mage looking for various artifacts and texts of magical lore. Kyo over here wants to kill the demon that made him so adorable and I have no idea what you guys are doing here."

edited 8th Mar '13 3:45:00 PM by PaulieRomanov

TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
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#23: Mar 9th 2013 at 7:58:14 PM

The Narrator had seen this pattern before. While some tension in an adventuring group was expected, if a central goal was not established, the group would fall apart. As for that, well...it had made arrangements.

A man burst into the tavern, panicking. "Goblins are attacking!" he yelled, "I thought there was someone here who could help! Anyone! Please, drive them off!"

Expergiscēre cras, medior quam hodie. (Awaken tomorrow, better than today.)
kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#24: Mar 9th 2013 at 8:08:09 PM

"Goblins! Tally-ho!"

However, as Ashi Kyo started to run off, he immediately halted in his tracks, and turned around, a forced smile playing upon his face. "Ah, ahem...", Kyo asked the man who had just barged into the tavern, "where are these goblins?"

nman Since: Mar, 2010
#25: Mar 9th 2013 at 8:10:12 PM

"Goblins? I hate goblins!" Klarg finished off his ale and slammed it down onto the bar before picking up his club and shield. "Sneaky, fast, little bastards, they're always pillaging and raiding villages first."

He headed to the door when the boy asked a question. "Aye, that's a good question. Where they at?"


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