The Chronicle of Heloise and Grimple – A Serial Adventure (Part 5)
For those who dig fun, rollicking fantasy adventures, we hereby present Part 5 of The Chronicle of Heloise and Grimple (for more background on the series and to read Part 1: All’s Well That Begins Well, click here). Periodically throughout the series, you, Dear Readers, will be presented with decision points at the end of installments, and it is YOUR collective feedback that will help determine the path our heroes take. So pay attention and choose (un)wisely—the next such decision point comes at the end of this portion of our tale...weigh in with your votes in the comment section below by February 24!
Be Careful What You Wish For (Handy Advice)
AWait...where did all the content go?! You'll have to check out the collected Chronicle of Heloise & Grimple for the full story...coming in late September! Watch this space.
Be Careful What You Wish For (Handy Advice)
AWait...where did all the content go?! You'll have to check out the collected Chronicle of Heloise & Grimple for the full story...coming in late September! Watch this space.
Shadowdenizen wrote: "oooh! First vote!Being a firm believer in Dwarves over Elves, I stand with my rocky brethren in solidarity! (Plus, having a Healbot on staff is NEVER a bad thing.)"
Heh heh. True 'dat. A vote recorded and duly noted!
Your No Prize for being the first voter is in the mail!
This was an awesome installment of this and I think they should go seek out the dwarven cleric Rappy for help. It'd also be cool if they ran into some hungry cannibals they would have to fight off too. Keep up the great work, Sean! Can't wait to read more.
Amber wrote: "This was an awesome installment of this and I think they should go seek out the dwarven cleric Rappy for help. It'd also be cool if they ran into some hungry cannibals they would have to fight off ..."Thanks, Amber! Intriguing suggestion. :)
That makes two votes for seeking out our friend Rappy so far...
Sean wrote: "Amber wrote: "This was an awesome installment of this and I think they should go seek out the dwarven cleric Rappy for help. It'd also be cool if they ran into some hungry cannibals they would have..."Sean, you have my permission to bring in Rappy's distant cousin Axebeard Beardaxe. (Who is a Battlerager, of course.)
Wow, I'm a true D+D geek....
Shadowdenizen wrote: "Sean wrote: "Amber wrote: "This was an awesome installment of this and I think they should go seek out the dwarven cleric Rappy for help. It'd also be cool if they ran into some hungry cannibals th..."Ha! "Axebeard Beardaxe." Genius.
And of COURSE Axebeard is a Battlerager...
I think, though, what you meant to say is "I'm a true D&D SAVANT"...not "geek." Because we're awesome.
That was really funny. Great installment. :DI vote for Go Get The Club (although I have no idea HOW since they don't have any money).
Trish wrote: "That was really funny. Great installment. :DI vote for Go Get The Club (although I have no idea HOW since they don't have any money)."
Thanks, Trish! :)
And figuring out HOW these things happen is MY job, silly.
I am TOTALLY going get 'round to reading this! I swear!
Sean wrote: "Thanks, Trish! :)
And figuring out HOW these things happen is MY job, silly.
"
True, now that you mention it. *lol* Well then. Get crackin'! ;P
Paul wrote: "I am TOTALLY going get 'round to reading this! I swear!"
It's about time!
Trish wrote: "It's about time! "Yeah, Paul--what Trish said!
I want to see poor Grimple reunited with his club.Thanks for the story time ;D
Ginger wrote: "I want to see poor Grimple reunited with his club.Thanks for the story time ;D"
Tsk, tsk...you're always all about the Bangers, aren't you, Ginger?
Hmm...in early polling, our candidates are neck-and-neck!
I say, go for the dwarf. That sounds more adventurous than club-shopping. I'm enjoying the mystery about the powerful magic that has poor Grimple in its grip. And songwriting! Is there no end to your talents, Sean?
Cindy wrote: "I say, go for the dwarf. That sounds more adventurous than club-shopping. I'm enjoying the mystery about the powerful magic that has poor Grimple in its grip. And songwriting! Is there no end to yo..."There is some appeal in venturing into the land of the dwarves, isn't there? Ale that can strip the varnish off a foot locker, if nothing else...
Thanks for weighing in, Cindy!
Personally, I'm all about the Banging- er, Banger. *innocent grin* I vote they should retrieve the old girl as I have a feeling it might come in handy when they then go to find the dwarven cleric. As I recall, dwarves usually require a thump on the head or two to see reason, which I'm sure Banger would happily provide.BTW this is what you can crank out in the little time you have to write? I hate you. Not really, but damn! That's what I call using your time wisely. ;D
Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Personally, I'm all about the Banging- er, Banger. *innocent grin* I vote they should retrieve the old girl as I have a feeling it might come in handy when they then go to find the dwarven cleric. ..."Knock it off with the flattery, Lolly.
Wait, what am I saying?? MORE flattery, please.
And that's one more vote for Banger...this thing is wide open, folks.
Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Personally, I'm all about the Banging- er, Banger. *innocent grin* I vote they should retrieve the old girl as I have a feeling it might come in handy when the..."Tit for tat! You flatter my writing, I flatter yours. I figure at this point we should be able to get a Mutual Admiration Society going. ;)
Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Personally, I'm all about the Banging- er, Banger. *innocent grin* I vote they should retrieve the old girl as I have a feeling it might come in h..."Can we make it the Mutual Admiration and Schmoozing Society, just so that acronym is an actual word? Or maybe the Mutual Admiration and Cunning, Hip, Ingenious, Stupendous, and Magnificent Organization?
Because we all need more MACHISMO in our lives...
Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Personally, I'm all about the Banging- er, Banger. *innocent grin* I vote they should retrieve the old girl ..."I second the notion--done! Although if I wind up with a beard and mustache from all this MACHISMO, we're going to have to have a serious conversation. I really don't want to look like a lady dwarf. Especially not a 6' 1"-tall lady dwarf. 'Cause that would be weird.
Lady Dwarf!!!!! What if one falls in love with Gimple and therefore follows him around like a love-sick puppy??? MUHAHAHAHAHA! You guys are giving me all kinds of ideas! Wait ... Sean is the one who's supposed to have them, something is going wrong here.
Wait, Lolly--do you mean to say that you're 6'1"?? Or that you just have something in particular against the idea of being a 6'1" lady dwarf?Trish--I'll take care of the ideas, thank you very much! Sheesh. You all keep this up and I'll be out of a (non-paying) job.
Late to the party, fun serial! I say, both! Go get Banger and then find Rappy, to complement the adventuring party! Banger is on the way anyway, right?
Cathy (cathepsut) wrote: "Late to the party, fun serial! I say, both! Go get Banger and then find Rappy, to complement the adventuring party! Banger is on the way anyway, right?"Haha! And here comes Cathy, wanting to have her cake and eat it too. :)
I'm 6'1" if it helps.It's also my circumference.
I know it breaks the fundamental rule of the choose-your-own-adventure style of story, but I really want your band to split up and go for both the cleric and the club. You can work out how to maintain the first person voice when the narrating character isn't present, right? Okay fine, just nab the Banger.
Paul wrote: "I'm 6'1" if it helps.It's also my circumference."
The circumference of your Banger?
Bret wrote: "I know it breaks the fundamental rule of the choose-your-own-adventure style of story, but I really want your band to split up and go for both the cleric and the club. You can work out how to maint..."So, you're proposing that we split our semi-incompetent band up?
Good idea--they can do more damage that way.
It's an interesting possibility...perhaps that's how we'll handle it if we end up with a split vote, Dr. Bowman.
(Incidentally, for those who are so bored as to be reading this thread as new responses arise...Bret is my partner in crime on the forthcoming Cheesecalibur, and if you want to see some of his purty concept drawings, check this out: https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...)
Sean wrote: "Trish--I'll take care of the ideas, thank you very much! Sheesh. You all keep this up and I'll be out of a (non-paying) job."Nope. We supply the ideas, you write the stuff for us. That way everybody wins!
Paul wrote: "I'm 6'1" if it helps.
It's also my circumference."
Sean wrote: "The circumference of your Banger?"
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That would probably be very hurtful.
Sean wrote: "(Incidentally, for those who are so bored as to be reading this thread as new responses arise...Bret is my partner in crime on the forthcoming Cheesecalibur, and if you want to see some of his purty concept drawings, check this out: https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...) "Yes, here, me! I want.
I FINALLY READ THIS!!!Also, loving it.
I vote for going to get Banger! (If I'm not too late.)
Sean wrote: "Paul wrote: "I'm 6'1" if it helps.It's also my circumference."
The circumference of your Banger?"
Yeah, it's only an inch long but it's all about girth, baby!
Paul wrote: "I FINALLY READ THIS!!!Also, loving it.
I vote for going to get Banger! (If I'm not too late.)"
Awesome--thanks, Paul!
Looks like Banger is surging into the lead...
Paul wrote: "I FINALLY READ THIS!!!Also, loving it.
I vote for going to get Banger! (If I'm not too late.)"
Yay, FINALLY!
Dammit! Late again!I meant that I'm 6' 1", hence the argument against being turned into a lady dwarf. However, if you'd like to run with that idea, I take full credit. :D
Sharyl wrote: "This installment is a knock out! Wow, you even write verse :)I'm feeling sorry for Grimple, can't help it....I vote for getting his banger back, THEN going for the dwarf.
(I'm really not someon..."
Haha! Thanks, Sharyl! Another vote for re-equipping with his old friend Banger...
Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Dammit! Late again!I meant that I'm 6' 1", hence the argument against being turned into a lady dwarf. However, if you'd like to run with that idea, I take full credit. :D"
Ah, duly noted! It's amazing that your height is exactly the same as Paul's circumference...
Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Dammit! Late again!I meant that I'm 6' 1", hence the argument against being turned into a lady dwarf. However, if you'd like to run with that idea, I take fu..."
I noticed that. Does that mean he could wear me as a belt?
Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Dammit! Late again!I meant that I'm 6' 1", hence the argument against being turned into a lady dwarf. However, if you'd like to run with that id..."
Only if he taped the ends together, I think. I mean, you need a few inches of overlap for the notches, right?
Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Sean wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Dammit! Late again!I meant that I'm 6' 1", hence the argument against being turned into a lady dwarf. Howe..."
True. Unless I pointed my toes and bit them to hold it all together. I'm laughing my ass off even as I write that at the mental image I've presented.
Sean wrote: "Heh.I bet a dwarf couldn't do that."
Not unless their beard was long enough. Wrap it around a couple of times and tuck it in like a sash. ;D
Trish wrote: "Are we giving Paul a make-over?"Please don't... >shudder<
Are you sure? After all, I am *does hair flick* a Spring.
Paul wrote: "Trish wrote: "Are we giving Paul a make-over?"Please don't... >shudder<"
YESSSS!!! He's frightened! Me likes. *evil grin*
Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Are you sure? After all, I am *does hair flick* a Spring."You are a season?! I'm sensing another pun or something I don't get. :(
Trish wrote: "Lolly's Library (Dork Kettle) wrote: "Are you sure? After all, I am *does hair flick* a Spring."You are a season?! I'm sensing another pun or something I don't get. :("
You must be a young'un, then. There was this whole thing in the 80's about deciding what season your coloring was - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter - and then tailoring your makeup and clothing choices to that. So when I say I'm a Spring, I mean that's my coloring. Although, TBH, I'm really just talking out of my ass because I have no idea; I simply picked Spring because my birthday's on the Vernal Equinox.
Being a firm believer in Dwarves over Elves, I stand with my rocky brethren in solidarity! (Plus, having a Healbot on staff is NEVER a bad thing.)