Oh hell yeah, an if you can sing like ya did earlier, keep two thirds o the take too!


It takes you all of 3 seconds to realize that may be 12 coppers or less..

"No, it's fine. You keep the money and keep the memory of how a real bard plays and put to the lie the claims of Rufus about me," she says and climbs onto the stage to give them maybe half an hour or so of the best entertainment thay've probably ever had in their lives. She weaves in her usual story about Rufus and urges her audience to pass on her story to all their friends.

Afterwards Roahfustion says to the innkeep, "No, I meant it, you keep all the tips. When Rufus cmes back for his stuff, and he will, please tell him, 'She can find you wherever you go. Stop it now. Next time she'll take her knife to your instrument!' here, I'll write that down."

She writes it out twice, giving one copy to the innkeep and the other she slips under Rufus's door.

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OOC:
08:30, Today: Roahfustion rolled 5 using 3d6.  Magelock 13.
08:14, Today: Roahfustion rolled 4 using 3d6.  Performance 16.
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Apologies, It's all Roahfustion's fault ... trying to build an impossible character. for the NEXUS game.. but finally have one.

You all leave and make it bck to the better side of town by mid afternoon. It's been a busy morning so you all [except Sum] go up to the room to freshen up ... or whatever.

The evening is sortof a repeat of the previous night except that the common room is jam packed. Troels and Blythe both find it necessary to keep people, both well intentioned and not so well intentioned, away from Roahfustion.

Give me some performance rolls...

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OOC: Made 2 rolls, and 16 should be 17, so 80% and 100% bonus on the average comfortable rate..

The gross take is 19 silver and 43 copper...or $328.
The Innkeeper pushes $200 your way and shakes his head, We have never had so much business that I can recollect.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:17, Wed 30 Mar 2022.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 853):

Troels takes to the role of bouncer well...trying to be firm but not too rough, unless it was really needed! Then he would not hold back...

Really Rough is not needed, often his just standing up is sufficient.

Come Morning when you ar discussing business and divying up the money, a Page and a functionary of Earl Hadrian, whose lands you are in.
; Needless to say, all conversation stops and the Innkeeper moves to speak with the man. It shortly appears there is some disagreemembt with the innkeeper shaking his headd no and the Official shrugging, as if it doesn't matter what the innkeeper thinks.

A moment or so to interact-

With a gentle pressure and a look the bard urges Troels and Blythe towards the rear exit past the outhouses: it's time to leave.

In reply to Roahfustion (msg # 857):

We agree. As usual, all things were packed, and we head out the back door, much as the previous bard had done...in fact, Troels started that way when the inn first went quiet...
This message was last edited by the player at 22:54, Wed 30 Mar 2022.

The Page, observing your efforts to slip away comes running, Wait! Wait the Earl wants you to play for him this night!
The other two stop and both hold their hands up as if to stop you.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 859):

"Perhaps the Earl can help us with the quest to deal with Rufus first..." Troels mutters, his distaste for working with Nobles clear enough, watching Roahfusion's reaction.

Clearly caught, she says, "I assume that has the effect of a command and allows for little choice in the matter," delivered with the utmost politeness.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:27, Fri 01 Apr 2022.

The Page bows slightly  Well yes ma'am, He doesn't like to be ignored or turned down, but he does seem to pay well. And he has helped a few Skalds with their carreers.

At this point the Official comes over Do not be afraid, word of your performances reached his excellency and he would like to hear your songs and stories as well. He of course pays based on how well you do, but few leave upset I assure you.

She bows, "I that you for the reassurance . Displeased or not, are all allowed to leave freely?" Open faced, she feels for any indication of falsehood or misdirection..
This message was last edited by the player at 18:27, Fri 01 Apr 2022.

Uh well no uh yes after the performance of course ... and he will send Guards to see you back here safely.

A touch confused but honest

"Then Roahfustion will be delighted to make best efforts to entertain your master," the bard replies with another bow. "Tell me, if you would, what is the correct form of address for your master? And what news is there in this grand town of yours?"

She moves towards the fellow and gestures for him to lead the way.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:27, Fri 01 Apr 2022.

Ya just calls him Lord Hadrian is all, an 'is wife is Lady Hadrian. They says proper title is Earl of the Norther Marches, but Lord Hadrian don' like that.  We can come by and escort ya in 'bout sundown ifn; that's good wi you.

"Fine. Will you be back here as well? And, once more, please, what was your name?"

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When the earl's men have departed, Roahfustion tries to ascertain from the innkeeper as to whether there's anything underhanded or suspicious going on. If not, how usual are such proceedings? Is there anything that she should be aware of?
This message was last edited by the player at 18:26, Fri 01 Apr 2022.

Me ? I'm Willie but that be Master Jonas. He's in charge.

The Castle Functionary Nods Greetings, we seem to have got this all backward, although Willie did well.

With a smile she thanks them both and trots through her queries again (names excepted).

Nay, just stole my evenings entertainment ... that won't go well with customers, but the Earl will pay well enough and I doubt any problems other than repeat performances.

"So he may refuse to let us go?"
This message was last edited by the player at 18:26, Fri 01 Apr 2022.

In reply to Roahfustion (msg # 871):

"We can resort to a duet if it comes to that..."

In reply to Roahfustion (msg # 871):

Not at all, he may just ask you back.