nownovels Chapter 3 The Drunken Monk, Priest Wojkin, and Drow Paladin
Chapter 3 The Drunken Monk, Priest Wojkin, and Drow Paladin
Elf Song Tavern is the most popular tavern in Baldur's Gate, often filled with adventurers from all over.
Rumor has it that the wealthy elites of the Upper City also disguise themselves and come here to patronize the place.
Duchess Belina Steme, one of the four dukes of Baldur's Gate, even had a room booked for an extended period at the Elf Song Tavern.
As soon as you step into the tavern, you are greeted by a cacophony of conversations and the rich aroma of malt.
The tavern was quite full of customers, some standing and some sitting.
The customers were of various races: humans, dwarves, halflings, goblins... all mixed together, clutching simple wooden cups, gulping down ale, talking loudly, occasionally uttering vulgar words, and then bursting into laughter.
Baldur's Gate is such an inclusive place; you won't find such a scene anywhere else in Faerûn.
Even when the infamous drow elves and mind flayers walk the streets of Baldur's Gate, the citizens do not take any action.
Suddenly, ethereal singing filled the tavern, and all the conversation and laughter gradually subsided.
Whenever the singing begins, customers, whether boorish or refined, are drawn in and listen attentively.
It is said that the song comes from a ghost dwelling in a tavern. The lyrics are in Elvish, and the song tells the story of a woman mourning her lover who was lost at sea.
Those fluent in Elvish and sentimental bards often shed tears at the sound of songs.
This was Ronan's first time visiting the Elf Song Tavern and hearing the song for the first time. He found the song incredibly moving, and although he didn't understand the lyrics, a faint sadness welled up in his heart as he listened.
After singing for a while, the music subsided, but the tavern patrons remained immersed in the song, savoring it for a long time before resuming their conversation.
Ronan looked around, searching for his teammates.
However, one cannot judge a person's strength simply by looking at their appearance and physique.
"It would be great if I could see the attributes."
The thought had barely formed when a stream of data flashed before his eyes, and groups of text appeared above the head of the person he was gazing at.
At that moment, he was looking at a middle-aged man with a melancholy expression and stubble, drinking alone at the bar.
Race: Human
"Class": Level 1 Monk
--property--
【Power 10】
【Agility 18】
[Body Condition 12]
[Intelligence Level 10]
【Perception 13】
【Charm 10】
"characteristic":
Martial Arts (Proficient in unarmed combat and melee weapons)
Unarmored defense (armor only restricts movement, while being unarmored allows you to better dodge enemy attacks)
"Professional Expertise": None
"Personal Expertise":
Tavern Brawler (Long-term tavern brawls have made you more skilled in unarmed combat and weapon throwing).
Judging from the attribute values alone, he felt that this monk would be a powerful teammate.
Because of his remarkable agility, he can strike first, and his enemies may not even be able to touch him.
However, the monk's condition made him somewhat uneasy.
Because this monk was a drunkard, completely intoxicated with a bright red nose, he didn't know if the monk was still capable of fighting in this state.
Unless he's a master of Drunken Fist...
"To be determined."
Ronan thought to himself, then looked at the others.
The tavern was still mostly frequented by non-professionals.
Among professionals, the most numerous are warriors.
Because the training methods used by soldiers are the most widely circulated.
As long as one has the physical attributes and the determination to endure hardship, most people can become a professional warrior.
After looking around, Ronan narrowed his focus down to three people.
The drunken monk was one of them.
After looking around, he felt that this monk with high agility was one of the stronger level 1 adventurers in the tavern.
Of course, there are also higher-level adventurers in the tavern, but most of them are not interested in this simple task, because the reward for a simple task is not much.
The other two are a priest and a paladin.
The pastor was a young man with curly blond hair, an M-shaped forehead, and a large belly, sitting alone at the bar.
In front of him was a large glass of malt liquor topped with foam, and a plate of fried chicken skewers drizzled with fiery red chili sauce.
Race: Human
"Profession": Level 1 Priest
"Faith": Goddess of Wealth, Woking
--property--
【Power 11】
【Agility 10】
[Body Condition 12]
[Intelligence Level 11]
【Perception 13】
【Charm 10】
"Tricks": Divine Guidance, Resistance, Repair, Life Support, Light.
"First-Circle Spell": Detects good and evil, purifies food and drink.
"Occupational Characteristics":
Spellcasting (the ability to obtain divine magic from deities through prayer, meditation, and dedication)
Cleric (under the power of the gods, one learns another magic trick and is enlightened by the gods, thus enhancing one's intelligence)
"Professional Expertise": None
"Personal Expertise": Craftsman (proficient in woodworking tools)
Although Ronan himself is a spellcaster, most of the spells he knows are offensive.
Therefore, he needs a spellcaster who knows how to assist.
These five tricks from the Waking Priests are very useful in battle.
Especially divine guidance, resistance, and life-sustaining techniques.
Divine guidance can enhance a person's state, making the recipient more focused, thereby increasing the success rate of their actions. For example, it makes it easier to hit targets when attacking, faster to dodge, and clearer-headed when dismantling traps...
The Resistance spell can apply a buff to teammates, which can reduce damage from one of the following: Acid, Blunt Blow, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Dark Corrosion, Piercing, Poison, Radiance, Slash, or Thunder.
Life-sustaining techniques can keep a person on the verge of death alive and can save their life in critical moments.
The paladin was a drow elf, wearing a cloak and a hood, sitting alone on the other side of the bar eating a cream pineapple pie.
Race: Drow Elf
"Class": Level 1 Paladin
"Oath": The Oath of Dedication—to keep one's word, to help those in distress, and to lead by example.
--property--
【Power 15】
【Agility 12】
[Body Condition 12]
[Intelligence Level 11]
【Perception 10】
【Charm 12】
"Trick": Light Dance
"First-Circle Spells": Divine Grace, Holy Slash
"Occupational Characteristics":
Holy Healing (can heal wounds and remove poison status using the power of blessings)
Spellcasting (can be performed through meditation)
Weapon Mastery (With the help of the power of rules, gain muscle memory for two weapons, and after a long rest, you can switch to muscle memory for two other weapons.)
"Racial Traits":
Dark vision 120 feet (able to see objects within 60 feet in the dark)
Fairy bloodline (difficult to be charmed, and magic cannot put it to sleep)
Naturally gifted at spellcasting (naturally skilled at spellcasting, requiring no materials to cast some spells)
Sunlight sensitivity (increased aggression and reduced vision when exposed to sunlight).
"Professional Expertise": None
"Personal Expertise": None
Having identified his targets, Ronan stepped forward to speak with them one by one.
At this moment, Ronan felt quite confident, because as a human, he possessed the same charm as the drow elves.
Moreover, he was about to speak with two humans and a drow elf whose aesthetic sense was not much different from that of humans.
His charisma will undoubtedly enhance his persuasiveness.