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    Synopsis:

    The player or someone in the party stepped in front of someone wielding a crossbow, ready to fire on a goblin prisoner. By doing so, the crossbow wielder was bluffed into lowering her weapon and leave. The murder of the prisoner was avoided. Gale is impressed by the fact that someone dared step in front of a loaded crossbow. NEW VERSION: Gale tells an anecdote.


  • 8.
    Gale
    : Believe it or not, but I witnessed a similar standoff back at the Yawning Portal.
    • 21.
      Gale
      : Of course, an establishment like that invites all sorts of outlandish entertainments.
      • 12. Player: What's the Yawning Portal?BARD = False
        • 24.
          Gale
          : An inn in Waterdeep. Never a dull moment there. Adventurers come from all over Faerûn to try their luck down the well:
          • 19.
            Gale
            : Leads into the Undermountain, you see - full of death, danger, and vast amounts of treasure. Hard to resist.
            • 0. [Jump] Jump to Node 21 (2)
      • 5. Player: What was the standoff about?
        • 10.
          Gale
          : Oh, a drow, a dragonborn, and a cleric of Cyric walk into a bar. Your standard fare.
          • 14.
            Gale
            : Maybe someone was cheating at cards, maybe it was some weird lovers' quarrel.
            • 20.
              Gale
              : In any case, out came the crossbow, and a hush fell over the entire room.devnote
              • 3. Player: What happened next?
                • 18.
                  Gale
                  : I stood up and yelled: 'Shadowdark ale for everyone!'
                  • 7.
                    Gale
                    : The crowd cheered, the tension drained into five dozen tankards, and soon all was well again.
                    • 15.
                      Gale
                      : In a place like the Yawning Portal, the most powerful magic is calling for a round of drinks.
                      • 4.
                        Gale
                        : Mind you, all I did was call for ale, but you went and stood in front of that crossbow.DEN_CapturedGoblin_State_SteppedInfrontOfCrossbow
                        • Link to Node 9
                      • 2.
                        Gale
                        : Mind you, all I did was call for ale, but one of ours went and stood in front of that crossbow.DEN_CapturedGoblin_State_SteppedInfrontOfCrossbow = False
                        • 9.
                          Gale
                          : I'd drink to that.devnote
                          End
              • 25. Player: Please tell me a shot was fired.
                • 13.
                  Gale
                  : No, no, no. Yours truly defused the situation.
                  • Link to Node 18
              • 1. Player: You know what? I don't actually care how this story ends.
                • 17.
                  Gale
                  : Suit yourself. I was merely going to remark that you handled yourself pretty well.DEN_CapturedGoblin_State_SteppedInfrontOfCrossbow
                  End
                • 11.
                  Gale
                  : Suit yourself. I was merely going to remark that we handled ourselves pretty well.DEN_CapturedGoblin_State_SteppedInfrontOfCrossbow = False
                  End
      • 6. Player: I'm not in the mood for anecdotes.
        • 22. [Jump] Jump to Node 1 (2)
      • 16. Player: I've heard superstitious innkeeps muttering about the Yawning Portal - what is it?BARD
        • 23. [Jump] Jump to Node 24 (1)