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==Armondo Darksteel==
==Armondo Darksteel==
Armondo Darksteel, a stout and weathered dwarf, is a retired soldier who has found a new calling in the culinary arts. Despite his imposing appearance, with a muscular build and a face adorned with a well-groomed salt-and-pepper beard, Armondo has a jovial and friendly demeanor that instantly puts people at ease. His deep-set, twinkling eyes hold a mischievous spark, and his rough-hewn hands are surprisingly deft as he wields a knife in the kitchen.
Armondo Darksteel is a stout, weathered dwarf whose muscular frame and salt-and-pepper beard still carry the bearing of the soldier he once was, even years into retirement. A jagged scar runs along one forearm, a souvenir of a campaign he doesn't often talk about, but his deep-set eyes hold more mischief than menace these days, and his rough, calloused hands move with the same disciplined precision at a cutting board that they once did with a blade.
 
He wears a traditional chef's apron over what's left of his old armor, cooking utensils hanging from his belt the way a soldier once carried tools of war. Armondo treats the prep table like a battlefield, no wasted motion, no wasted ingredients, and takes real pride in getting a dish exactly right the first time. But his discipline never crowds out his warmth: his laugh booms loud enough to carry over the clatter of pots, and he's quick to pull up a stool for anyone who looks like they need to sit and talk for a while.
Now employed as a prep cook for the renowned Vultures Vineyard Kitchen, Armondo brings his disciplined nature and unwavering work ethic to the culinary world. He can often be found bustling about the kitchen, donning a traditional chef's apron over his sturdy armor, his trusty cooking utensils hanging from a belt at his side. While he takes his work seriously, his infectious laughter and hearty camaraderie create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for his colleagues.
He punctuates nearly every sentence with "Dwa," his own dwarven twist on "Bro," and it's become something of a rallying cry in the kitchen, other cooks have started saying it back to him without meaning to. Every so often, usually late in a shift when the fires have burned low, his jokes quiet and his eyes go somewhere far away. Those who've worked with him long enough know better than to ask, and know to just let him deal the cards instead.
 
==Help Armondo==
Armondo has a unique way of speaking, often punctuating his sentences with the affectionate term "Dwa" instead of the more commonly used "Bro." It is his distinctive dwarven version of the endearing phrase, embodying his cultural pride and camaraderie with his fellow dwarves. This endearing quirk has become his signature, and his jovial "Dwa" resonates throughout the kitchen, spreading a sense of unity and friendship among his co-workers. Despite his retired status, Armondo continues to carry the indomitable spirit of a warrior, infusing his culinary pursuits with the same passion and dedication that once defined his life on the battlefield.
[[CCVV-2510|Ask Armondo if there's anything he needs a hand with.]]
 
==Gamble with Armondo==
==Gamble with Armondo==
Armondo wipes his hands on his apron and nods toward a scarred wooden table near the back of the kitchen. A handful of dice already sit there, their edges worn smooth.
Armondo wipes his hands on his apron and nods toward a scarred wooden table near the back of the kitchen. A handful of dice already sit there, their edges worn smooth.
 
"Shift's done, fires are low... and I've got a bit of luck burnin' in my bones tonight."
“Shift’s done, fires are low… and I’ve got a bit of luck burnin’ in my bones tonight.”
 
He grins, beard twitching.
He grins, beard twitching.
 
[[File:Time-Icon.png|40px]] "Care for a hand of [[Dragon Poker]], Dwa?"
[[File:Time-Icon.png|40px]] “Care for a hand of [[Dragon Poker]], Dwa?”
Roll your hand in 5d6 [[Dragon Poker]] then roll on the table below for Armondo's Hand.
 
*If you're a [[Gambler]], +1 on the result
Roll your hand in 5d6 [[Dragon Poker]] Then roll on the Table below for Armondos Hand.
*[[Cleric]] of [[Faustina]], +1 on the result
*If your a [[Gambler]] +1 on the result
{| class="wikitable" style="color:black; background-color:#efeae2;border: 2px solid #B21224;"
* [[Cleric]] of [[Faustina]] +1 on the Result
{| class="wikitable"
! Roll 1d6 !! Armondo's [[Dragon Poker]] Hand
! Roll 1d6 !! Armondo's [[Dragon Poker]] Hand
|-
|-
| '''1''' || 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 2 Ancient Wyrm - Four of a Kind
| '''1''' || 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 2 Ancient Wyrm - Four of a Kind
|-
|-
| '''2''' || 4 - 4 - 4 - 2 - 2 Flame Crown – Full House
| '''2''' || 4 - 4 - 4 - 2 - 2 Flame Crown - Full House
|-
|-
| '''3''' || 5 - 5 - 5 - 2 - 1 Blazing Trio – Three of a Kind
| '''3''' || 5 - 5 - 5 - 2 - 1 Blazing Trio - Three of a Kind
|-
|-
| '''4''' || 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 1 Twin Talons – Two Pair
| '''4''' || 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 1 Twin Talons - Two Pair
|-
|-
| '''5''' || 5 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 1 Smoldering Pair – One Pair
| '''5''' || 5 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 1 Smoldering Pair - One Pair
|-
|-
| '''6''' || 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 Ash Hand – High Die
| '''6''' || 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 Ash Hand - High Die
|}
|}
 
*If you win against Armondo, gain 2 [[Runeum]]
*If you win against Armondo gain 2 [[Runeium]]  
*If you lose against Armondo, lose 2 [[Runeum]]
*If you Loose against Armondo lise 2 [[Runeium]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 4 July 2026

Dicey Dangers, The Creepy Creature of Vulture's Vineyard Game by Joel Hills

Armondo Darksteel

Armondo Darksteel is a stout, weathered dwarf whose muscular frame and salt-and-pepper beard still carry the bearing of the soldier he once was, even years into retirement. A jagged scar runs along one forearm, a souvenir of a campaign he doesn't often talk about, but his deep-set eyes hold more mischief than menace these days, and his rough, calloused hands move with the same disciplined precision at a cutting board that they once did with a blade. He wears a traditional chef's apron over what's left of his old armor, cooking utensils hanging from his belt the way a soldier once carried tools of war. Armondo treats the prep table like a battlefield, no wasted motion, no wasted ingredients, and takes real pride in getting a dish exactly right the first time. But his discipline never crowds out his warmth: his laugh booms loud enough to carry over the clatter of pots, and he's quick to pull up a stool for anyone who looks like they need to sit and talk for a while. He punctuates nearly every sentence with "Dwa," his own dwarven twist on "Bro," and it's become something of a rallying cry in the kitchen, other cooks have started saying it back to him without meaning to. Every so often, usually late in a shift when the fires have burned low, his jokes quiet and his eyes go somewhere far away. Those who've worked with him long enough know better than to ask, and know to just let him deal the cards instead.

Help Armondo

Ask Armondo if there's anything he needs a hand with.

Gamble with Armondo

Armondo wipes his hands on his apron and nods toward a scarred wooden table near the back of the kitchen. A handful of dice already sit there, their edges worn smooth. "Shift's done, fires are low... and I've got a bit of luck burnin' in my bones tonight." He grins, beard twitching. Time-Icon.png "Care for a hand of Dragon Poker, Dwa?" Roll your hand in 5d6 Dragon Poker then roll on the table below for Armondo's Hand.

Roll 1d6 Armondo's Dragon Poker Hand
1 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 2 Ancient Wyrm - Four of a Kind
2 4 - 4 - 4 - 2 - 2 Flame Crown - Full House
3 5 - 5 - 5 - 2 - 1 Blazing Trio - Three of a Kind
4 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 1 Twin Talons - Two Pair
5 5 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 1 Smoldering Pair - One Pair
6 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 Ash Hand - High Die
  • If you win against Armondo, gain 2 Runeum
  • If you lose against Armondo, lose 2 Runeum
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