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[javierpwn]

Woman would usually be married at the age of 11 in medieval times, usually to older men

[Mlamlah]

and i think most of us can agree that was creepy...
Anyway! moving on?

[javierpwn]

So she is not necessarily a child

[Grek]

She is, in fact, a child. Short pig-tails little kid who is totally unacceptable for anyone to marry eww why would you suggest that.

[Thecard]

She's kibble for the missus now, moving on.

[GreatWyrmGold]

Women would be married of at the age of 11 in medieval times, usually to an older man

and i think most of us can agree that was creepy...

Besides, that wasn't average behavior at the time. And elves would be like 50-60 before they're 11 in elf years. Probably. Of course, this math suggests that elven gestation period is four years, so take with a grain of salt.

[Thecard]

Women would be married of at the age of 11 in medieval times, usually to an older man

and i think most of us can agree that was creepy...

Besides, that wasn't average behavior at the time. And elves would be like 50-60 before they're 11 in elf years. Probably. Of course, this math suggests that elven gestation period is four years, so take with a grain of salt.

For God's sake, do you guys not understand the concept of moving on?  It involves not talking about gestation, in case you need a refresher.  Now, what are we going to do next?

[GreatWyrmGold]

Women would be married of at the age of 11 in medieval times, usually to an older man

and i think most of us can agree that was creepy...

Besides, that wasn't average behavior at the time. And elves would be like 50-60 before they're 11 in elf years. Probably. Of course, this math suggests that elven gestation period is four years, so take with a grain of salt.

For God's sake, do you guys not understand the concept of moving on?  It involves not talking about gestation, in case you need a refresher.  Now, what are we going to do next?

...Want to preserve a decent post that got ninja'd.

[javierpwn]

I didn't think such a random fact could derail the thread so fast

[Weirdsound]

Character:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: the Male Night Troll "My father says I earn a name when people fear me enough to give me one."

Physical Traits:
Movement is Impaired in Left Arm. Grasping is Impaired in Left Hand.
Tattooed Arms "Prevents me from getting magic fatigued as easily, and even helps out a bit with casting. Also: Fashionable."
Springy Legs "I wish I could fly, but being able to jump like a flea and kick peoples ribs in is the next best thing."
Camouflaged Body "I can be invisible... at a glance or at a distance."
Hypnotic Gaze "I'm good at disabling a mortal's self preservation instinct... not so good at predicting his actions once I do."

Skills:
Eon Manipulation (+4) "Eon Manipulation is a family tradition. I hope to someday be as good as my father..."
Stealth (+4) "They can't escape what they can't see!"
Dark Manipulation (+2) "The night is my birthright and my greatest ally..."
Night Creature Empathy (+1) "Because it pays to be friends with other night dwellers."
Communication (+1) "Even for one as hideous as myself, a silver tongue goes a long way!"

Inventory:
A cursed bracelet of plant reading [+1 when listening to plants] (Worn, right arm)
A Soul Catcher Necklace (Worn)
Alchemist's Work Outfit [Shirt, Apron, Pants] (Worn)
-An Elf Tooth Charm Necklace (In pocket)
-7 Fistfulls of Oak Ash (In pocket)
-1 Flask of Oil [4/5 Full] (In pocket)
-1 Flint Fire-starter Kit (In pocket)
-1 Pair of Forceps (In pocket)
-1 Handheld mirror (In pocket)
-2 Large Rubies (In Pocket)
-1 Human Stomach of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (In Pocket)
-1 Human Brain of Phyros [Magically Preserved] (In Pocket)
-1 Medium Sized Jar Labeled 'Ghost Pepper Jam' (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack of Grey Powder Labeled 'Phoenix Ash' (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack of Assorted Dragon Bits [Small Bones, Scales, Teeth, Ect] (In Pocket)
-1 Small Sack Labeled 'Warning: Gunpowder' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'Intro to the Inferno: The Scourge's Guide to Flame Manipulation' (In Pocket)
-1 Book Titled 'The Devil's Cookbook: Alchemy for Those Lacking in Moral Fiber' (In Pocket)
Thick Belt (Worn)
-1 Large Knife (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Saber (Sheathed, Hanging from Belt)
-1 Shovel (Hanging Awkwardly from Belt)
"I have to steal souls.... Eeeeeeeewwww...."

Perks:
Magic Perks
Budding Animal Empath: You will gain the animal empathy skill if you succeed in 1 animal empathy actions, or successfully study it in a book
Improving Eon Mage: Your Eon magic skill will increase if you succeed in 2 successful Eon Manipulation actions, or train extensively with a superior eon manipulator twice.
Time Displacement Specialist: Take a +1 to any attempt to send something foward in time.
Budding Fire Manipulator: You will gain the fire manipulation skill if you succeed in 2 fire manipulation actions or train with somebody who has it
Aspiring Water Manipulator: You will gain the water manipulation skill if you succeed in 6 water manipulation actions, or train extensively with somebody who has it
Aspiring Swordsman: You will gain the Armed Combat [Swords] skill if you succeed in 6 sword combat actions, or train extensively with somebody who has it
Fire Manipulation Utility Theory: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using non-destructive fire magic
Fire Manipulation Combat Theory: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using fire magic to destroy, kill, or maim
Bug Speaker: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using animal empathy on bugs
Bird Speaker: You do not suffer an untrained skill penalty for using animal empathy on birds

Reproductive Perks
Mature: You are physically and mentally capable of converting and impregnating mates. To do so you must spend a "Gift" perk. "Gift" perks can be gained by rolling very high, learning new skills, or through other supernatural means. If you create a child it may be born with some traits of it's mother in addition to whatever gift you use to conceive it.
First Gift: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will have your four physical features. Gifts that grant more than two traits are rare, so this may be worth saving for somebody special.
Gift of Puppetry: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will be bound to follow your commands for as long as you both live. You will be made aware of any major changes to your puppet's health or location.
Gift of Hideousness: Can be spent to convert or impregnate a mate. The night troll created will appear so unatural and ugly that it will almost always elicit a powerful emotional response (typically fear, disgust, or anger) in any mortal who lays eyes on it.

Recipes:
Drought of Perception Blotting: Causes the drinker to become invisible to members of a single sentient race unless the drinker tries to get their attention or is pointed out to them.
-1 Brain of the Race you wish to be not noticed by
-1 Fistfull of ash from burned oak
-1 1 Large Mug of digestive juices from a mammal

Other Party Members:
Gwendolyn, the Night Troll Consort (Healthy, Unfamiliar with her own body)
-Loincloth
-Oak Sword (Enchanted)
-Willow Sword (Enchanted)

My vote summed up: Bring Gwendolyn to look at the chest quickly, don't steal the soul of our prisoner or otherwise turn her into a psychotic liability, drop off useless crap, give the elf as a temporary plaything and meal to Gwendolyn if she gets the chest open.

You head to the roof and pull Gwendolyn aside from her work with the birds. You explain the situation and it's potentially time sensitive nature before asking her to accompany you back to the woods. At first she is reluctant, explaining that the birds are not yet comfortable, but you skillfully play her instincts and promise her a kill. Her eyes light up and she hangs two wooden swords from her belt before following you downstairs and out the door. 1d20 = 15 + 1(Skill) + 3(Target is instinctively attracted to your ideas) = 19

Retracing your steps carefully you lead Gwen into the woods and to the edge of Oakworshiped. From there you locate the brook and follow it in the direction of Everpine. As you close in on the location of the box Gwen stops you by grabbing your shoulders. "Shhhh.... The trees say there is someone a few hundred yards upwind. A young dwarf. Could be one of those kids you mentioned from last night."

You nod, and allow the consort to lead. Sure enough, before to long, you spot Urist in a clearing. He seems lost, and poorly suited for navigating the woods on his own, but you can tell he had made it back to Oakworshiped as he is now clad in light leather armor and holding a copper crossbow. He seems to have some sort of sheathed blade.

Encounter Roll: 1d20 = 13 + 2(Guide's Skill) = 15

The boy is afraid, you can taste it in the air. Gwendolyn can as well. You thank the darkness that he doesn't fear her in particular; it is unlikely she would have any sort of control over her instincts at this point. Of course, you doubt either Gwendolyn or yourself would have any trouble killing the child... but a fight might not be necessary. Urist is unlikely to find the chest on his own any time soon at the rate he is going; with any luck you could just walk away and be finished looting the chest by the time he shows up at the scene.

He doesn't spot you or Gwendolyn right away, but he is looking in your general direction at the moment, and there is enough space between you and him for the dwarf to spot you and react should you charge.

Your Stealth Roll: 1d20 = 7 + 4(Skill) + 3(Camouflage) = 14
Gwendolyn's Stealth Roll: 1d20 = 13 + 2(Skill) - 2(Freakishly Tall) = 13

[Mlamlah]

Personally i'm not opposed to the idea of either attacking him or letting him be, or even just screwing with him a little before going on our way. Brave little Dwarf though. Also maybe a little dumb.

[Corai]

I suggest Gwen goes right, we go left and we attack him from the sides to disable him quickly.

[Mlamlah]

If we attack him i suggest we sneak up on him using our camouflage and darkness, telling Gwendolyn to attack from the opposite direction if he spots us or we attack.

If we we screw with him maybe we can use dark manipulation to summon terrifying visions of shadowy creatures. Then watch the little dwarf cry wee wee wee all the way home.

Not really much to be said about slinking off, it would just be... slinking off.

[Weirdsound]

If we attack him i suggest we sneak up on him using our camouflage and darkness, telling Gwendolyn to attack from the opposite direction if he spots us or we attack.

If we we screw with him maybe we can use dark manipulation to summon terrifying visions of shadowy creatures. Then watch the little dwarf cry wee wee wee all the way home.

Not really much to be said about slinking off, it would just be... slinking off.

Its daytime. No shadowy headgames for you now.

[Mlamlah]

Ohh, okay, missed that XD.