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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 10:56:34 GMT -5
The streets of the towns that surrounds the Legendary Keep of the Baratheons filled with all sorts of craftsmen, shops and taverns.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 11:19:16 GMT -5
Jonathon Biggs enters the town and surveys the scene, he had decided to head to Storm's End to recruit for the Bloody Chickens because of the ongoing Tourney and his encounter with Ser Rodrick Baratheon when he and Kenneth were in Tyrosh. He was plesantly surprised to hear that the King's Court was here aswell which meant a wide collection of hanger ons would be around looking for employment.
The Dwarf finds a place in the market square and then places a wooden box down which he climbs up on to bring him almost to the height of a normal man. He clears his throat.
"Ehh, heh heh heh hehm. . . Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of all ages, and all sorts of whores, harlots, scoundrels, ruffians and assorted miscreants, welcome. I am the Astonishing Jonathon Biggs, and if any ladies want to know why I am astonishing or they call me "Biggs" I'd be happy to demostrate with a private show later," he winked as he started to play his lute and sang.
Gather all Lordlings, ladies and lasses,
for tales of wonderment fit for all classes,
these stories are sure to please all the masses,
or if not I'll be sure to kick all your assess.
The dwarf laughed as he finished and looked to see if he had generated a crowd.
[Noteworthy- Singing]
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 8, 2009 11:50:00 GMT -5
There was a small group around him, most of them looking suitably unimpressed.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 12:05:27 GMT -5
Jonathon harrumphed but decided to continue on, he looked down at the pewter serving platter that he used to shield himself from rotten fruit and vegetables and hoped it wouldn't need to be used.
He grinned, he needed something to gain support of the crowd.
"I know you have all heard the tales of King Selwyn, the Scarred who sacrificed everything for the love of his people?" the Dwarf said, "but you have never heard the Astonishing Jonathon Biggs tell it,"
The Dwarf begins with a warm up tale designed to help capture the attention for the home crowd. It centers around the bravery of King Selwyn his personal sacrifice with particulare emphasis played to the part the Stormlands had in overwhelming the Others.
[Expert- Story Telling]
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 8, 2009 12:32:50 GMT -5
The crowd grows substantially, and people pause to listen to the story in rapt attention.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 13:05:36 GMT -5
Jonathon finishes the story and then smiles, "now ladies and gentlemen, I might be a dwarf and I might not look like much but behind this handsome face lies a dangerous sell sword,"
Jonathon pulled his dagger and does some menacing moves and blade work [Master-Short Blade]
"but never fear ladies for I am with the Bloody Chicken's, the most honorable. . . or was that mostly honorable? . . . Sell sword company fresh from fighting in Pentos, and our Captain is the dashing Ser Kenneth Coyn, the Knight of Coin."
"Never heard of him," a man shouts from the back.
"Indeed, Good Fellow but you will. . ."
Jonathon goes into the story of how he and Ser Kenneth met, making sure to include the part about the joke he had told the bandit. . . about how is mother was so ugly that when she got into the bath the water jumped out and how Ser Kenneth had rescued him when he was stuck in the tree despite being half naked and with his bits blowing about in the wind.
It is highly embellished but is designed to deliver the moral of how Ser Kenneth is brave and willing to stick up for the little guy.
[Expert- Charm, Expert- Story Telling]
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 8, 2009 13:29:55 GMT -5
The crowd is listening with rapt attention now.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 15:06:53 GMT -5
Jonathon finishes his story and then smiles, "you know being a sellsword isn't all fun and games though its not all about drinking sweet wine off the bodies of big titted blonde Lyseni women. . . no. . . no. . . no friends their is your share of standing around waiting for the next battle and chance for glory."
Jonathon begins an account of the Battle of the Pentoshi Roads and how the Bloody Chickens held the center of the Free Alliance Army with 100 men against 5000 men of Braavos and Pentos. He fails to mention that most of those men were conscripts, and only cursory mentions the 900 men of the Quinno Crossbows that made a significant difference.
The focus of his story is how a close knit group of men can overcome any obstacle and includes breaking the center line as well as holding off a charge of heavy calvary. Although Jonathon fails to mention the part where 30 men die.
[Expert Deception, Expert Story Telling]
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 23:17:55 GMT -5
Jonathon finishes his story and then passes a hat around the crowd.
"That's all for now but there will be many more stories this evening. And if anyone be interested in joining with the Bloody Chickens you have a week to find me. Pay is a Dragon and a share in the loot, unless your heavy horse in which case the salary is 2 Gold dragons."
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 8, 2009 23:22:46 GMT -5
Jonathon receives a fair number of copper coin, but no one immediately approaches regarding the Chickens.
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Post by Ser Kenneth Coyn on Dec 8, 2009 23:45:41 GMT -5
The dwarf smiles jumps down from his box and collects and pockets the coppers and then looks around for a nearby tavern. . . story telling always made him mighty thirsty.
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Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5
Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5