[Master] ==== Gaming session started: Fri Feb 28 17:40:00 EST 2020 ====

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

JohnA has joined the game on Fri Feb 28 18:54:30 EST 2020

JohnA is receiving the map Base Map...

JohnA has received the map Base Map.

[JohnA] Hola

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] Hey there

[Master] How are you?

[JohnA] not bad, and you?

[Master] I am good

[Master] and new map uploaded to Discord

[JohnA] still no idea when we close on the house, Laura's dad takes a step forward and half step back

[Master] ahh

[JohnA] crop circles or watermarks?

[Master] watermarks

Lisa has joined the game on Fri Feb 28 19:02:22 EST 2020

Lisa is receiving the map Base Map...

Lisa has received the map Base Map.

[Master] Hello there

[JohnA] hi Lisa

[Lisa] Hello! :)

[Master] If you check Discord Lisa your map is almost ready

[Lisa] ok

[Master] We can make changes still

[Lisa] ummm

[Master] that is just the sample version I have a high res I will email

[Lisa] looks like moldy cheese

[Lisa] is it the right image?

[Master] yes

[Master] with watermarks

[Master] and emailed the high res version

[Master] with no watermark

[Lisa] I see tan and green with tracks going across it

[JohnA] that's it

[JohnA] just made for you

[Master] It is the Wastes

[Master] I want the Valoris Wood to be a deeper more obvious green

[Master] but I also want input from everyone too

[Lisa] irrigation ditches for tannery wastes? Dragon Fen is going to become a Superfund Site! :-)

[Master] grins

[Master] LOL

[Master] LOL

[Master] you want to drop the word Estates there I am guessing correct?

[Lisa] It's okay. Maybe just estate rather than plural but it's no big thing

[Master] I do have it in Klooge but was not sure to send it to you

Carissa has joined the game on Fri Feb 28 19:12:07 EST 2020

Carissa is receiving the map Base Map...

Carissa has received the map Base Map.

[Master] John testing sending you the version here in Klooge

[JohnA] hello Carissa

[Carissa] Hi all

[Master] How is that John?

[Lisa] Hi Carissa!

[JohnA] beautiful

[Master] Overall do you all think it conveys better the Wastes? distances, where things are? etc. ?

[Carissa] Yes especially with the topography

[Carissa] Makes it all look more like bottomlands which it is

[Master] there are some give a ways that you did not know about

[Carissa] (It being Dragon Fen, not Wastes)

[Master] the goblin villages, the gnome fishing village you did not know about

Lisa is receiving the map Dragon Fen farmlands...

Lisa has received the map Dragon Fen farmlands.

[Master] the battle sites

[JohnA] I would have likes a little more space past Skull church, but guessing that is by design

[Master] going to send it to you in Klooge now Lisa

[Carissa] Here be Lizardmen!

[Master] Did that come through ok for you Lisa and Carissa

[Lisa] yes

[Carissa] Yup

[Master] I am going to go through it with a fine tooth comb to tweak things

[Carissa] But yeah, definitely some more contrast needed

[JohnA] Would have like to have known about the tower

[Carissa] Greener greens

[Master] that is one of the things John, you have not explored that portion of the wastes yet

[Master] but I wanted to have the map complete

[Master] more of an landmark version than the artistic one like Foriso Town is

[Master] The dike on the western edge of the map, the dike coming out of Valoris

[Master] do you think those should be labeled?

[Master] different color?

[JohnA] more contrast maybe

[Master] I am hoping for TMO to be in, I did see his comment in Discord

[Carissa] Yes labeled. Maybe different colored, not sure

TMO has joined the game on Fri Feb 28 19:24:23 EST 2020

TMO is receiving the map Base Map...

TMO has received the map Base Map.

[Master] excellent

[JohnA] hello TMO

[TMO] (we're going out and being extra social tomorrow night, so I decided to be anti-social tonight and recharge first)

[TMO] test

[Master] sorry TMO was surprising you with a new map

[Lisa] Hi TMO!

[TMO] (looks good

[Master] we are making changes,

[TMO] (haylo ofolksies)

[Carissa] (Hi TMO!)

[JohnA] from now on Lisa is playing Hoffman

[JohnA] Carissa is playing Ilero

[TMO] (interesting!)

[Master] HAH

[TMO] (I see no reason why not)

[Master] This is the new map I commissioned for the Craniate Wastes

[Master] getting feedback from everyone

[Master] then will submit changes for the final version

[JohnA] Carissa is afraid of killing a characterIlero thinks he is going to die, perfect match

[Master] John has a point

[TMO] (lol)

[Master] So ideas on the map are very welcome

[Master] and we are also back at Redfern Lake and Old Man Millers

[TMO] (legend for the meanings of the symbols?)

[Master] with the rest of the introduction

[JohnA] so Loosend is South of here?

[Master] far north of here

[TMO] but Redfern Lake is at the bottom of the map

[Master] 152 miles as the crow flies (nods to Carissa)

[TMO] directions reversed?

[Master] no

[JohnA] So why would we pass to Redfern, what he said

[Master] that is how it is

[Carissa] (Sorry making dinner, ring me if I'm needed right away)

[Master] because Farmers Turn which goes through Quellcon heads to the central part of northern Drillian

[Carissa] I am away from the keyboard.

[Carissa] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] and Looseend is to the NW

[Carissa] (HA! Crow. Sorry. Back to dinner)

[Carissa] I am away from the keyboard.

[Master] So you take the Dry Road

[TMO] (so we had to take the interstate to the cloverleaf, then backtrack a little bit

[Master] you go from Redfern west to Billstone and then northwest along the Dry Road

[Master] also Mistgarden to Redfern Lake is 16 miles

[TMO] (a scale marker might be useful too)

[JohnA] seems almost easy enough to visit queen then take the path to Dragon fen

[Master] Wastes map in Klooge is now 1 foot per mile scale

[Master] and yes to TMO

[TMO] (turns out we are surrounded by gnomes)

[Master] and sort of John,

[Master] now that the Queen lives at Jistille part time people need to get there more often so have worn/created the Moss Road from Redfern Lake to Jistille

[JohnA] that is the path right?

[Master] and then the road you built from there up to Dragon Fen

[Master] That road has no name yet

[TMO] (Draggin Road)

[JohnA] Effin Winding Road

[JohnA] Everyday is a winding road

[TMO] (Where TF Are We Going Road)

[Master] Bellamin way

[Master] Mentor Path

[Master] just speculating on Branwyn's thoughts

[Master] that road goes from her original Wizards Tower to her new Manor

[TMO] (Oh, if we're doing Branwyn's thoughts: LeaveMeAlone Road; GoAway Path; Unwelcome Way)

[Lisa] lol

[JohnA] This is not the road you are looking for

[JohnA] this is not going to end the way you think it will

[Lisa] lol

[Master] it does not need to have a name, but if you want it on the map we should come up with it now

[JohnA] Just a sign that says "Into the Woods"

[Master] over the next couple of days

[TMO] (He says that like that's not what we've been doing for the last 5 minutes. Those were SERIOUS SUGGESTIONS BOB. ;) )

[Master] chuckles

[TMO] (or maybe not, who knows?)

[Master] Lisa's has the weighted vote

[Master] Carissa has the thumb on the scale for color of vegetation

[Master] but while we have everyone

[Master] here

[Master] we should continue along with introductions for TMO's new character

[Master] etc.

Hoffman (JohnA)] oh Brothers

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) thinks of going back outside

[Sundown (Master)] Did you have a question?

Hoffman (JohnA)] Who me, no sir

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) awkwardly walks to bar

Hoffman (JohnA)] Can I get a drink?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Of course

[Carissa] (Good timing)

[Old Man Miller (Master)] What do you want? Wine? Whiskey?

Hoffman (JohnA)] just ale, please

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I will go down and get a new cask for you

[Old Man Miller (Master)] be right back up Hoffman

Hoffman (JohnA)] not celebrating, not sorry, just need a drink

Sundown (Master) slides up to the bar

[Sundown (Master)] You need to drink?

[Sundown (Master)] You know there are other ways

[Sundown (Master)] You should keep yourself clean

Hoffman (JohnA)] And that is why I need a drink

[Indigo (Lisa)] (I thought Sundown was tmo's henchman)

[Penny (Carissa)] Ya could always go run out in the pasture! Ain't always a clean thing to do, though.

[Sundown (Master)] (not yet, grins)

[Penny (Carissa)] (Yet? Ooooh suspense)

Sundown (Master) holds a hand over the pitcher of Ale on the counter

Hoffman (JohnA)] You looking to clean the world? Or just Vampires right?

Sundown (Master) closes eyes and concentrates

Sundown (Master) opens and smiles

[Sundown (Master)] Here you go

[Sundown (Master)] pours the now clear water for Hoffman

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (Holy Ale)

[Penny (Carissa)] (Now let's see if he can walk on water...)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (... we can do that?)

Brer Necholas (TMO) looks in his books for the Ale Into Water power)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (can you do it in reverse?)

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) drinks just to clear his throat

[Penny (Carissa)] (Kind of wish Branwyn had gotten her drinking NWP. That'd be a fun interaction... drink more than he can turn. Who'll be faster??)

Sundown (Master) smiles

[Sundown (Master)] You will thank me later

Hoffman (JohnA)] not what I was going to pay for

Sundown (Master) nods

Sundown (Master) goes back to the rear table behind Brother Necholas

Hoffman (JohnA)] Will I be seeing you later?

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) no one thought to stick you head out the door and warn me?

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (brb)

Old Man Miller (Master) SLAM

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Here you go

Old Man Miller (Master) heaves a small cask up onto the counter

Old Man Miller (Master) stabs a dagger into the plugged hole in the end

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) drink one quickly

Old Man Miller (Master) wiggles and pulls out the plug

Hoffman (JohnA)] Aaaah, thanks

[Old Man Miller (Master)] So Branwyn

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Does this mean you are going to be around more?

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (back)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Does what mean I'm going to be around more?

Hoffman (JohnA)] (are you calling her fat?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol)

[Old Man Miller (Master)] That you are here,

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Brother Necholas has been waiting for you for a week

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Old Man Miller (Master)] so that must mean you are going to be around here more?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well I'm taking him off your hands in the morning

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Should make the tavern a bit more relaxing

Old Man Miller (Master) grins that would be a nice break

Branwyn (Lisa) chuckles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And we'll be back at least once in the next month. I think so anyway

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hopefully after this Skull Church business is settled

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Is that one ever settled?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It will be

Hoffman (JohnA)] Well, That is the plan

Hoffman (JohnA)] which if we planned that far.....

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Don't be so pessimistic Hoffman. We'll clear it for good this time

Hoffman (JohnA)] it is a great plan

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

Hoffman (JohnA)] simple, direct, non specific

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Leaves much room for improvisation

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I have heard from Jane that Jistille has a lot more visitors now

[Old Man Miller (Master)] are they coming to you too?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] (Jane the Blacksmith so you do not need to go look it up)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I don't think so. Visitors to see the Queen?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] She just said more people

[Old Man Miller (Master)] She was here about 5 months ago getting something from her old place

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Said she had buried it there and now she needed it

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Admiral Indigo

[Old Man Miller (Master)] are you hungry?

[Indigo (Lisa)] Actually I'm okay. I had two dinners!

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Nice!

Old Man Miller (Master) looks around

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Where is Jilly?

[Indigo (Lisa)] She's at home.

Old Man Miller (Master) looks

[Old Man Miller (Master)] So how two dinners?

[Indigo (Lisa)] Really.

[Indigo (Lisa)] Oh Talwin didn't want his

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Who is doing the cooking?

[Indigo (Lisa)] He said something about not good to eat and talk to people or kill people or something like that

[Indigo (Lisa)] So I grabbed it before he could change his mind

[Old Man Miller (Master)] You have to eat

[Indigo (Lisa)] Exactly!

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Well if you need more

[Old Man Miller (Master)] you know where the kitchen is

[Old Man Miller (Master)] My girl left

[Indigo (Lisa)] Thanks, Miller!

[Old Man Miller (Master)] looking for another one

[Indigo (Lisa)] You had a girl?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] the cook

[Indigo (Lisa)] Oh

[Old Man Miller (Master)] she was here last time you were here

[Old Man Miller (Master)] waited tables cooked served bar

[Old Man Miller (Master)] was good to have help

[Old Man Miller (Master)] If you hear of anyone looking for steady work

[Indigo (Lisa)] I'm sure you can find a new girl

Shurkural (TMO)] (Penny?)

[Old Man Miller (Master)] send them my way will you Admiral Indigo

[Indigo (Lisa)] Penny worked in a bar in Loosend but I think she wants to stop that and play with cows now

[Indigo (Lisa)] Will do!

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Cows?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] We can get a cow

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Who is she?

[Penny (Carissa)] Yes, sir. Looking to get me some cows and start a dairy!

Hoffman (JohnA)] And we are not giving up Taee

[Old Man Miller (Master)] How many cows does a dairy have?

[Shurkural]] (TMO) sidles up and grabs a mug of ale from the cask.

[Penny (Carissa)] Well my Auntie's have nearly a hundred, but I ain't needing more than 5 or 10 until I get some help.

[Old Man Miller (Master)] hmmm

[Old Man Miller (Master)] was thinking 2 cows equals cows

[Old Man Miller (Master)] more than one cow is cows right?

[Penny (Carissa)] Well.... 'tis true, sir. And to be honest, I ain't got even one to start with.

Hoffman (JohnA)] (but I got a cow girl and that's a start)

[Old Man Miller (Master)] (save a horse ride a cowgirl?)

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Well I do not have one either

[Old Man Miller (Master)] but that might not be a bad idea

JohnA is receiving the map Dragon Fen farmlands...

JohnA has received the map Dragon Fen farmlands.

[Penny (Carissa)] Well and it ain't a bad idea to have some work while waiting to get me cows. He a good man, Indigo?

Hoffman (JohnA)] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcQDqZIN09I)

Shurkural (TMO)] (we *think*?)

[Indigo (Lisa)] Oh yeah! Miller's great. And this place has been around forever

Hoffman (JohnA)] (he aint even a man)

[Penny (Carissa)] I'm'a supposing if ya get me a cow ta start, I'd be willing to work a bar again. Until I get my dairy up an' runnin.

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I tell you what

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I will get a cow

[Old Man Miller (Master)] you will work to earn it

[Old Man Miller (Master)] if you do good we get another one

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I don't have a barn

[Old Man Miller (Master)] we will have to build one

[Penny (Carissa)] Ma always said hard work made for a good day. And if'n a barn is in the future, well, sir, I think ya have a deal.

Shurkural (TMO)] But if'n it gets off the ground, you can start selling yer own cheese to travelers.

[Penny (Carissa)] I do know a thing or two about cheese!

[Penny (Carissa)] Oh!

Penny (Carissa) grabs what little traveling cheese she has and hands Miller a piece to try.

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I have a nice cool cellar

Old Man Miller (Master) tastes a sample

Old Man Miller (Master) winces

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Does not have a lot of flavor does it

Shurkural (TMO)] (lactose intolerant?)

[Penny (Carissa)] Well it's travelin' cheese. Ain't going to please everybody...

Hoffman (JohnA)] No rats left right

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) wink wink

[Penny (Carissa)] Lots of different kinds to make, though, 'specially with a cool cellar.

Old Man Miller (Master) glances over at Indigo

[Old Man Miller (Master)] What do you think of her cooking?

[Penny (Carissa)] And I think I gave Indigo all the good cheese I had...

[Indigo (Lisa)] You're getting the cheese that's been in the pack for almost a week. New cheese will be better.

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I thought old cheese was better?

[Indigo (Lisa)] I think Penny cooks just fine

Old Man Miller (Master) looks at Penny

[Penny (Carissa)] Shur there's been teachin' me some new pointers.

Old Man Miller (Master) looks over Indigo's head at Branwyn with a quirked eyebrow

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I think this will be a fine arrangement for both of you.

Old Man Miller (Master) nods

[Old Man Miller (Master)] That is all I need

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But if it doesn't work out for any reason, you just send me word.

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Say Branwyn could I borrow one of your apprentices?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I bet they can help build a barn with their magic in a whip

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You may have both of them. What do you need?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] I have gold still thanks to you

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Ahhh ... yes. I'll send them up when I get home

Penny (Carissa) claps her hands together with excitement

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Most appreciated

Old Man Miller (Master) holds out a hand

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Penny?

[Old Man Miller (Master)] You in for a gold?

Penny (Carissa) shakes hand

[Penny (Carissa)] Uh, if'n ya mean an eventual dairy, yes, sir!

[Penny (Carissa)] Oh.. Wait.

Penny (Carissa) blushes and pulls out a piece of gold to give him

Old Man Miller (Master) smiles takes it

[Penny (Carissa)] My ma always said my manners weren't great.

Old Man Miller (Master) bites it

[Old Man Miller (Master)] then hands it back

[Penny (Carissa)] Too much time with them cows...

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Your first month's wages

[Penny (Carissa)] Thank you, kindly, sir!

[Old Man Miller (Master)] and your new year's present

[Old Man Miller (Master)] Happy New Year

Penny (Carissa) beams

[Master] and so

[Master] anything else to try to Roleplay before the morning?

[Master] tomorrow morning is New Year’s Day

Hoffman (JohnA)] (not for me)

[Master] and you should arrive at home

[Penny (Carissa)] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdLuk2Agamk)

[Master] anyone? Bueller?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (good)

Lord Tiberius (Master) comes back from talking with Sundown

Lord Tiberius (Master) grabs Branwyn

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] LIFTS her up over his shoulder

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] WE ARE GOING TO BED

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] LAUGHS

[Lord Tiberius (Master)]

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Apparently so.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] goes up the stairs

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] carrying Branwyn over his shoulder

Branwyn (Lisa) reminding her of their wedding night

[Master] anything else ?

[Master] (and grins thank you Lisa)

Brer Necholas (TMO) 's hood turns as he watches this.

[Shurkural]] (TMO) grins.

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) sigs and grabs another drink and walks outside with ot

[Master] is that a click to morning?

[Master] going once

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (sure)

[Master] twice

[Shurkural]] (TMO) grab's Ilero's hand and disappears with him as well.

[Master] and sold

[Master] Time of Day: 09:00 AM. Day 1 Trall, Din {Mid Spring} 1st, 349 SKR.

[Master] a wonderful spring day for New Year’s Day

Hoffman (JohnA)] Wait, the Brothers are still here? I thought they would be gone by now

[Sundown (Master)] I am happy to travel with you

[Indigo (Lisa)] They're coming with us

[Sundown (Master)] To help guide you on a more wholesome path

Indigo (Lisa) laughs

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (and then Hoffman commits seppuku)

Hoffman (JohnA)] Oh, well, that will be a challenge

[Indigo (Lisa)] I wanna know how you knew we were going to Skull Church. We're in the Mist so no magic stuff.

[Sundown (Master)] I am certain you can reach that challenge

[Sundown (Master)] you will do better

Brer Necholas (TMO) hums to himself.

Hoffman (JohnA)] well less women, but that is not because of you

[Sundown (Master)] Woman are good

[Sundown (Master)] I like women

Hoffman (JohnA)] yes, yes they are

[Sundown (Master)] You cannot allow them to be the sole focus of your life

[Sundown (Master)] you need to keep yourself clean

[Sundown (Master)] but women are very enjoyable

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) looks at him with blank stare

[Carissa] (I read what vow you had to take for the Brotherhood, Sundown...)

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

Shurkural (TMO)] So are men

Shurkural (TMO)] (are we moving, or still at the tavern?)

[Sundown (Master)] (there are reasons to be low level)

[Sundown (Master)] I am ready to go

[Indigo (Lisa)] Then let's get going

[Indigo (Lisa)] We can talk as we ride. Do you have horses?

[Master] No

[Indigo (Lisa)] Then you can ride in the wagon

[Master] (Sundown does not)

Penny (Carissa) already awake cleaning, "Ya'll come back ya hear! We'll have cheese, cows, and a barn!!"

[Penny (Carissa)] And thanks fer helpin' me!

Brer Necholas (TMO) shows up outside the tavern leading a heavy war horse with a long lance strapped onto the saddle, and a large dog trotting next to him.

[Indigo (Lisa)] We'll miss you Penny! But we'll be back soon to see you

Hoffman (JohnA)] Wait, your really are staying, Bye Bye Penny

[Penny (Carissa)] I'll make a special cheese just for you, Indigo!

Brer Necholas (TMO) checks over all the straps to make sure everything's secure.

[Indigo (Lisa)] Thanks!

[Penny (Carissa)] Well, if'n I don't get a cow, y'all see me again, but I think I'm where I'm meant to be right now.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You can send word if you need anything. Or speak to Howard and Johan who will be here soon

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Good luck to you Penny. It was very nice travelling with you.

Shurkural (TMO)] Good luck, babe! Maybe I can swing back by sometime and give ya a hand.

[Penny (Carissa)] Thanks, y'all! And anytime, Shur.

Penny (Carissa) smiles and waves again

Hoffman (JohnA)] Are we stopping by Queen's place, or right home?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] She's not there Hoffman

[Master] if you take the Moss Road you go through Jistille but yes to Lisa the Queen is not home right now

Hoffman (JohnA)] so that is a no?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Do you want to stop by to see Araheal, Medoro or ... Regor perhaps?

Hoffman (JohnA)] No, if you put it that way

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] After Skull Church. She should be home by then

Hoffman (JohnA)] Just not I will be able to leave Skull Church, but we will see

Hoffman (JohnA)] Pretty sure she won't be visiting there

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not likely

[Master] it is 20 miles from Redfern Lake to Jistille along the Moss Road

[Master] so you will arrive at Dragon Fen Manor in the evening

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] How is our Queen doing these days?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] She is happy and well. The war is over. The kingdom rebuilding.

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "Hmm..."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] This is how it should have been the last few years instead of this ridiculous fighting

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] People can be ridiculous over the simplest things.

Sundown (Master) frowns to himself

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That is true

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Feel free to share, Sun.

[Sundown (Master)] I think that the simple things are important

[Sundown (Master)] if we are focused on the small things

[Sundown (Master)] then the large things take care of themselves

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "mm.. often true. often so. But not always."

Sundown (Master) nods

[Sundown (Master)] That is why I am learning from you

[Indigo (Lisa)] Did you always live in Drillian?

[Sundown (Master)] I grew up in the Vilmar Estates

[Indigo (Lisa)] Oh and you mother called you Sundown in the Mist. Does that make you sad?

[Sundown (Master)] I called myself Sundown

[Sundown (Master)] I will see the vampires gone

[Sundown (Master)] and the sun go down one final time on them

Indigo (Lisa) scratches his head

[Indigo (Lisa)] Or comes up?

[Hoffman]] (JohnA) nods

[Sundown (Master)] Down

[Indigo (Lisa)] Doesn't ... I mean ... sunlight coming out ...

[Sundown (Master)] night falling on their evil rule

[Indigo (Lisa)] But ... they like night ...

Indigo (Lisa) looks confused

[Sundown (Master)] Their insidious influence has seeped into too many places

[Master] Time of Day: 01:00 PM. Day 1 Trall, Din {Mid Spring} 1st, 349 SKR.

[Indigo (Lisa)] If you kill all the vampires would you go back to your real name?

Hoffman (JohnA)] When

Sundown (Master) looks at Brother Necholas

[Sundown (Master)] and then nods in affirmative to Hoffman

Brer Necholas (TMO) rides silently on his horse.

Sundown (Master) straightens up and walks taller

Indigo (Lisa) looks up at Necholas "So why did you wait for us at Miller's and not at Dragon Fen?"

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmm.. Well, wasn't sure what kind of reception we'd get from your staff with you gone. And Miller's is a good place to hear things from.

[Indigo (Lisa)] I suppose. Jilly and Nevin would have probably just put you in the boarding house to wait.

[Indigo (Lisa)] You're not going to do anything bad are you?

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "Possible. But how many travelers’ tales would we get there?

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmph. Define 'bad' for me, Admiral.

Hoffman (JohnA)] and do you keep an on Old man Miller?

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Bad for you? Bad for me? Bad for vampires?

Hoffman (JohnA)] An Eye

[Indigo (Lisa)] Like try to kill Branwyn or something

[Indigo (Lisa)] It wouldn't be a good idea

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmph. I certainly hope not.

[Sundown (Master)] We do what is needed

Brer Necholas (TMO) 's hood turns to watch Indigo's reaction.

Hoffman (JohnA)] So will we

Lisa has left the game on Fri Feb 28 21:10:19 EST 2020

[Master] See what happens when you question the Inquisition!

[Carissa] lol

Hoffman (JohnA)] (HA!)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (bam! connection taken away!)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (we have POWERS)

[Master] grins

[Carissa] Only summoning spells are accepted. Banishing spells are.. banned.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (Powah! UNLIMITED Powah!)

Brer Necholas (TMO) cackles in lightning.

Hoffman (JohnA)] (smiles)

Lisa has joined the game on Fri Feb 28 21:12:38 EST 2020

Lisa is receiving the map Base Map...

Lisa has received the map Base Map.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (we have relented. She May Return)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (sorry - I guess I dropped - looked like TMO was typing so I was just waiting)

[Master] ahhh

[Master] so you see the last bit of chat about you

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (it was the disconnect command)

[Carissa] (He was banishing you which wasn't nice of him)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (Good is not always Nice)

[Master] I di not

Hoffman (JohnA)] (just a little time out)

[Carissa] (The Brotherhood likes flashy spells apparently)

Indigo (Lisa) looks at Sundown "So that's the plan? Come and say you want to help us and then try to kill Branwyn?"

[Carissa] (Minor, flashy inconveniences like making your ale water and kicking you off chat)

[Indigo (Lisa)] It won't work

[Sundown (Master)] I intend to kill Vampires

[Sundown (Master)] Is Branwyn a Vampire?

[Indigo (Lisa)] No but you didn't say no

Hoffman (JohnA)] I thought you were the expert?

[Indigo (Lisa)] So that means at least maybe if it doesn't mean yes

[Sundown (Master)] I am here with Brother Necholas and will defer to his greater wisdom until I have mastered my own

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmm... So, there is absolutely NO situation where you would kill Branwyn? At all?

[Sundown (Master)] OH if she was a vampire I would do my best to slay her on the spot

[Indigo (Lisa)] Not if she was Branwyn

[Indigo (Lisa)] If Branwyn was a vampire she'd ...

Indigo (Lisa) shakes his head

Brer Necholas (TMO) waits

[Indigo (Lisa)] Well then she'd be more powerful than she is already and would probably kill him first

[JohnA] sorry, must lay down before I fall, have fun ye all

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (g'nite!)

[Indigo (Lisa)] But she isn't

[Sundown (Master)] (night John)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (Goodnight John!)

JohnA has left the game on Fri Feb 28 21:20:14 EST 2020

[Carissa] (Night!)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] She isn't 'now'. That's an important word.

Indigo (Lisa) sighs

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Sun- when will you kill me?

[Indigo (Lisa)] She's not gonna go and become a vampire. That is silly

[Sundown (Master)] If you become a vampire I will do my best to slay you on the spot

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "Exactly."

[Sundown (Master)] OR if I think that you are beyond hope

[Sundown (Master)] to prevent you from rising as an undead

[Sundown (Master)] I promise to slay you

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Thank you.

[Sundown (Master)] then take my own life on my vow

[Indigo (Lisa)] Huh?

Brer Necholas (TMO) sighs. "We've talked about this, Sun...."

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] You know that's not necessary.

[Indigo (Lisa)] As long as all you're doing is slaying each other I guess that's okay

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Wasn't planning on it, you know.

[Master] (TMo you do have two other characters here, grins)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Anyways, back on topic... And that, Admiral, is why we can't 'promise' we won't kill Branwyn. We take promises very seriously, and it's entirely possible that we may have to do so someday. I hope that day never comes, of course.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (oh pshaw! nobody wants to talk to them)

[Indigo (Lisa)] Well then I can't promise I won't kill you either!

[Master] chuckles I am picturing Ilero talking with Branwyn about sending spies along with her

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "I never expected otherwise. I just hope you won't turn on us for less."

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (heh)

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Ilero]] (TMO) travels along with the group, silently watching around them and keeping a close eye on the paladins.

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Indigo (Lisa)] (so we arrive home without anyone slaying anyone?)

[Shurkural]] (TMO) keeps eyeing that giant horse.

[Carissa] (but I brought popcorn...)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (lol)

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (I'll be honest, knowing all three characters is making it really hard to figure out how Shur and Ilero would react. If I were ignorant of the paladins it'd ironically be easier)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (but Ilero would have caught the Black Hand comment and knows they are Suomi even if of the Kiputtyto variety)

[Indigo (Lisa)] (I can have Indigo make a hand comment)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (thx, it'd be a good start. I didn't actually want to create it myself - I was hoping something organic would come up on its own, like your 'Blessed' status. But Bob made me do it. ;) )

[Indigo (Lisa)] When you said Black Hand were you talking about Ilero?

[Master] hah

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Ilero]] (TMO) moves closer, listening.

[Indigo (Lisa)] You don't know but he lost his hand in a magic fight.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmm... really?

[Ilero]] (TMO) sighs, and reluctantly nods.

[Indigo (Lisa)] Not his real hand. You can see him

[Indigo (Lisa)] His magic hand

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmm.. well.. The gods being .. the gods, I suspect there's a lot of symbolism at work. The hand wasn't the Black Hand, the Prince himself is. The hand was just the symbol of the Prince.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] But that's just guessing. I'm not a theological expert.

[Indigo (Lisa)] I've never heard that before. Ilero is a Black Hand? Is that like a priest?

Ilero (TMO)] Was just about to ask t'at.

Indigo (Lisa) smiles at Ilero

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmmm.. I'm not sure. I've never heard of anyone else being called that. So it's just him alone, I think, and his special relationship with Tiera the Shieldman.

Ilero (TMO)] Why me?

Brer Necholas (TMO) shrugs. "Why not? You did something, or are special, in a way that caught his attention, or associated you with him. Like Branwyn's receiving Kipytutto's blessing. You did or are something special."

[Sundown (Master)] I think that Kipytutto is horrible

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] I'm sorry, but no one has bothered to send me a detailed philosophical treatise about you to me yet.

[Sundown (Master)] but Branwyn seems to have been blessed

[Sundown (Master)] and that seems to be associated with Skull Church

[Sundown (Master)] Why is that?

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "She has. I could see it, barely, last night. It would certainly be difficult for someone to see that wasn't looking for it though.

[Indigo (Lisa)] I think Ilero's special. Maybe when your man comes back from Blackwater he can tell us.

Indigo (Lisa) to Ilero

Sundown (Master) nods at Branwyn's acceptance

[Indigo (Lisa)] She's blessed because she was ... afflicted ... the first time we were there in front of the pilgrims.

[Indigo (Lisa)] And she's been good to them when we run into them

[Sundown (Master)] That is why she was chosen

[Indigo (Lisa)] You think she is bad. She is good

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Who said that?

[Indigo (Lisa)] She's just ...

[Indigo (Lisa)] You kept saying there was all this evil in her. There's not.

[Sundown (Master)] I did not say evil

[Sundown (Master)] if I knew there was evil I would slay her

[Indigo (Lisa)] Not you! Him! Last night

[Master] Time of Day: 05:00 PM. Day 1 Trall, Din {Mid Spring} 1st, 349 SKR.

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods. "That's why it's often easier not to explain. Everyone hears the same words and assigns their own meanings to it. In the end, each person has a completely different understanding."

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] But she asked.

[Indigo (Lisa)] She didn't ask if she was evil.

[Master] In darkness you travel through the Valoris Wood, wolves howl in the near distance

[Master] maybe in warning maybe to welcome you home

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] She asked me to explain. So I did. She used evil. She was tempted by evil. She said she would use evil again. I tried to explain how evil had burnt her, hurt her, and that doing so again might be too much for her.

[Master] Time of Day: 08:00 PM. Day 1 Trall, Din {Mid Spring} 1st, 349 SKR.

[Carissa] (Awww the pack)

[Jilly (Master)] Giggling, then yells, TOLD YOU

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (or the ones that have eaten the pack)

[Jilly (Master)] I knew she would be here

[Jilly (Master)] She would not stay

Jilly (Master) grinning with torches behind her at the exit to the wood

[Jilly (Master)] Welcome home

[Carissa] (My Jilly how big you've gotten based on map proportions)

Jilly (Master) giggles sorry, trying to hide her bump

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Jilly! It is good to see you. Please be careful with those torches so near the woods

[Jilly (Master)] I know

[Jilly (Master)] I know

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (we've only been gone a month)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (ugh. brain bleach... Jilly had sex

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (no more unicorns for her)

[Carissa] (LOL)

[Carissa] (Maybe it's just a food baby...?)

[Jilly (Master)] (you think she waited till you were gone? OH that is so sweet, grins)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol)

[Jilly (Master)] Branwyn

[Jilly (Master)] you are home

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I am! And so is my husband!

Jilly (Master) looks back at the small group behind her

[Jilly (Master)] I know!

[Jilly (Master)] I know!

[Jilly (Master)] I paid someone

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The children will want to see him right away

[Jilly (Master)] ooooops

[Jilly (Master)] I am

[Jilly (Master)] yes

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You what?

Jilly (Master) grins

[Jilly (Master)] I paid someone to ride like the wind from Loosend to here

[Jilly (Master)] once you brought him back like I knew you would

[Jilly (Master)] Your bed is ready Lord Tiberius

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Jilly (Master)] and I moved everyone to the tower for tonight

[Jilly (Master)] grins

Lord Tiberius (Master) laughs

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Old Man Miller

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] You know

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Jilly you are right

Lord Tiberius (Master) looks at Branwyn

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] I can still carry you all that way you know

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I know very well.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Should we take the tower instead?

[Master] and OFFFF

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Shurkural]] (TMO) giggles.

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Master] as two children SLAM into your legs

[Jilly (Master)] WAIT WAIT WAIT

[Jilly (Master)] you were supposed to be at the top of the stairs!

[Jilly (Master)] with flowers!

[Jilly (Master)] what did you do with the flowers?

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs and picks up Dahlia

Branwyn (Lisa) gives her a kiss "Oh we missed you so much!"

[Dahlia (Master)] Squeals

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And your father is back home!

[Demitrius (Master)] DAH

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Jilly, can you get Thistle please? It is not too late.

[Jilly (Master)] SHE is at the Manor

[Jilly (Master)] at least She listens

[Carissa] (Ha)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Good, we will need to speak

[Jilly (Master)] I told her that if she did not listen to me that Kel would tell Shi that she was not worthy of staying

[Jilly (Master)] so she has been tip toeing around Kel

[Jilly (Master)] and then the otters

[Jilly (Master)] OH

[Jilly (Master)] sorry

[Jilly (Master)] I called her Choir

[Jilly (Master)] she has babies

[Indigo (Lisa)] Tiptoeing around the otters?

[Jilly (Master)] and Treble is a good father

[Jilly (Master)] I mean that the otter babies kept her busy

[Jilly (Master)] but

[Jilly (Master)] you want to sleep

[Jilly (Master)] and then you need breakfast

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But Jilly, Treble is a she otter

[Jilly (Master)] Indigo!

[Jilly (Master)] Did you eat your veggies?

[Jilly (Master)] Really?

[Jilly (Master)] looks up at Branwyn

[Jilly (Master)] then hmmm

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes Jilly.

[Jilly (Master)] I guess Choir is a boy?

[Jilly (Master)] Hmmmm

Shurkural (TMO)] (a lesbian otter couple adopted a litter of pups?)

[Jilly (Master)] I did not think about that

[Jilly (Master)] I guess

[Jilly (Master)] wow

[Jilly (Master)] Choir is not a good name for a boy I guess

[Jilly (Master)] Indigo

[Jilly (Master)] did you eat?

[Carissa] (Like those penguins!)

[Indigo (Lisa)] Lots!

[Jilly (Master)] and who are you!

[Jilly (Master)] looking at Sundown and Necholas

[Indigo (Lisa)] So did you! You're getting a belly!

[Jilly (Master)] Do I need to feed you too!

Jilly (Master) blushes and hides for a moment

[Jilly (Master)] Ummm

[Jilly (Master)] we

[Jilly (Master)] well that is the

[Jilly (Master)] but

[Jilly (Master)] Dal! Dem!

[Jilly (Master)] we need to go to the house

[Jilly (Master)] go find your flowers

[Indigo (Lisa)] You don't have to make as much food when we aren't here

Brer Necholas (TMO) turns to look at Branwyn. "If Lady Branwyn offers, we do eat. Otherwise we will make do on our own."

[Jilly (Master)] OH OH

[Jilly (Master)] you are with Branwyn?

[Jilly (Master)] I mean you are with the Countess

[Jilly (Master)] then yes you need to eat

Brer Necholas (TMO) chuckles drily. "To the discomfort of some, yes."

Jilly (Master) squints at Indigo whispers, why didn't you tell me?

[Jilly (Master)] Come Come

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes, we can all eat and then Nevin can set them up at the boarding house until we leave

Jilly (Master) leading the way back to the Manor House

[Jilly (Master)] Leave!

[Jilly (Master)] squeaks

[Jilly (Master)] what?

[Jilly (Master)] wait

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not immediately Jilly

[Jilly (Master)] sighs gratefully

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But we need to go back to Skull Church soon

[Jilly (Master)] good

[Jilly (Master)] no

[Jilly (Master)] I mean

[Jilly (Master)] oh

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmmm... Make sure to tell us the rates for the room, so we can pay our dues.

[Jilly (Master)] 6 silver a night

Brer Necholas (TMO) 's hood nods.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] No Jilly. They are helping us and can stay there free of charge.

Jilly (Master) opens her mouth

Jilly (Master) closes

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I just think they will be more comfortable there than in the guest rooms here.

[Jilly (Master)] We have flowers

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I can't wait to see them.

[Jilly (Master)] some Baron sent them

[Jilly (Master)] said you would like them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh, how kind of him.

[Master] grins, welcome home!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Baron Mosskin?

[Master] think farther back

[Branwyn (Lisa)] just did a Baron so I thought it was likelier than ancient history)

[Carissa] (Ryan's old Baron?)

[Carissa] (The kid?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (The Red Baron)

[Master] LOL

[Master] Say it with Flowers

[Master] Hoffman, Branwyn, Ilero

[Carissa] (Oh before me)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (was going to ask to see the flowers)

[Carissa] (Yeah. ancient history, as you said)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (if they were tulips then we would know)

[Master] grins

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (isn't that the Baron that had the hots for Shur?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (yes! think so)

[Master] different people remember different things about that adventure

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (I always have been better at remembering what happened to my characters than other peoples' I'm self-centered that way)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (think we all are)

[Master] smiles

[Master] Time of Day: 08:00 AM. Day 2 Trall ___ de, Din {Mid Spring} 2nd, 349 SKR.

[Master] and a new day dawns with everyone safe at home

[Master] THIS is where you need to have the discussion about what do about Skull Church

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (Lights! Camera! Death!)

[Master] and getting who and what ready for the trip

[Carissa] (Before or after Thistle yells at Ilero?)

[Master] and Thistle is here for breakfast etc.

[Master] EVERYONE is

[Master] except Shi

[Master] and Miranda

[Carissa] (My point)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (and Penelope)

[Master] soft smile

[Carissa] (Figured that'd be that night she'd see that and yell at him not morning, but either or)

[Master] now is a good time

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (we have the letter for Thistle)

[Master] Who can read?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (brb)

[Carissa] (Thistle can now)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Ilero)

[Lisa] I am away from the keyboard.

Ilero (TMO)] (yo)

[Carissa] (Or Ilero can do it since he did make her a promise)

Ilero (TMO)] (.... O_O ..... *wracks brain*)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (A promise to Thistle not to let Shi do exactly what Shi did...?)

Ilero (TMO)] (oh carp)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (lol)

Ilero (TMO)] [Ilero]]: Thief ability - Hide in shadows* check:(d100) [1d100=38] 38 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 95!!

Thistle (Carissa) corners Ilero, "HEY! YOU!! WHERE..."

Thistle (Carissa) pauses and looks around

[Thistle (Carissa)] I KNOW YOU'RE HERE!

Ilero (TMO)] (just kidding!)

Ilero (TMO)] (it was too funny to miss though)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (hey I was going with it because it was)

Ilero (TMO)] (ok)

[Thistle (Carissa)] ILERO!!

Ilero (TMO)] (you hear a faint whisper from somewhere unknown... " .... yes? "

[Thistle (Carissa)] YOU GET BACK HERE! You made me a PROMISE! Where is SHI??

Ilero (TMO)] Uhh.... She on her way here? Just by diff'rent pat'?

[Thistle (Carissa)] Ugh! Don't lie! Grandma does the same and I KNOW when I'm being lied to!

[Ilero]] (TMO) comes back out into the open, looking upset.

Thistle (Carissa) taps her foot, waiting.

[Thistle (Carissa)] Well??

[Ilero]] (TMO) drops his head. "Hye gots no scuse, T'istle. She made her say for why she had to go, and hye not stop her.

[Thistle (Carissa)] ARGH!!

Thistle (Carissa) tosses her hands up

[Thistle (Carissa)] Why would she do that??

[Thistle (Carissa)] So Shi leaves and you bring back those two... two weirdos instead??

Ilero (TMO)] She gots family t'ere too. But she promise to come back.

Ilero (TMO)] No. T'ey bring t'emselves. You just lucky t'ey wait for us instead of come here week ago.

Thistle (Carissa) frowns, "Did she? What if she never comes back?"

Brer Necholas (TMO) mutters to Sundown. "I think she's talking about you."

Ilero (TMO)] T'en we can go find her.

[Thistle (Carissa)] You promise? You really promise this time?

[Sundown (Master)] I think they are doing about you

Ilero (TMO)] (The Adventures of Thistle and Ilero. She's young and brash, and he's quiet and mysterious! And together, they roam the land looking for their lost elf)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (Yay next story to write!)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Nonsense. I am not a "weirdo." That's obvious to even a blind man.

Brer Necholas (TMO) grins.

Thistle (Carissa) glaring at Ilero in wait, "Promise??"

[Ilero]] (TMO) sighs. "Hye try my best to get word to her ot'er ways first, but if hye must go, t'en hye must."

Ilero (TMO)] Hye just ... tired.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (did you give her the letter?)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (Nope)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (Branwyn has it I think)

Ilero (TMO)] (Oh Bob. I didn't even remember I had one. That's how bad this year has been)

[Master] grins

[Branwyn (Lisa)] What is all this yelling in the hall?

Thistle (Carissa) points a finger at Ilero, "He broke his promise to me!!"

[Thistle (Carissa)] He promised he wouldn't let Shi leave and yet she's gone!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That doesn't sound like Ilero.

[Ilero]] (TMO) spreads his arms. "Blast hye now, please." He points to his heart. "Right here, please."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But that's not something Ilero could promise.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thistle, I was looking for you. I have a letter from Shi for you

[Shurkural]] (TMO) slaps the back of Ilero's head.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I'm sorry I didn't get here faster

Thistle (Carissa) perks up and holds out hand

Branwyn (Lisa) hands her the letter

Thistle (Carissa) reads it, frowns, reads it again, crumples it, smooths it, clearly can't decide what to do with it

[Thistle (Carissa)] ARGH!!

[Thistle (Carissa)] A short trip? How short is a short trip???

[Thistle (Carissa)] A year? Ten? One hundred??

[Branwyn (Lisa)] She did say she would bring you a present

[Thistle (Carissa)] That's true...

Thistle (Carissa) sighs and slides down the wall in defeat

[Thistle (Carissa)] You think she'll come back happy?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I do hope so

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It was a very disturbing trip. For all of us. But for Shi too.

[Jilly (Master)] What happened?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We met the Drow. And grey elves and a huge battle between them.

[Jilly (Master)] You know she is not the only one who missed you!

[Thistle (Carissa)] Really? That must have been so coo---- uh, hard. Bad? Umm... oh.

[Jilly (Master)] Dal stop that! let your brother go!

[Thistle (Carissa)] Is that where those two weirdos came from?

TMO is receiving the map Dragon Fen farmlands...

[Jilly (Master)] I did not invite them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But at the end she summoned the Reverend Ones from the woods. I think she needed to be home for a while.

[Thistle (Carissa)] That one has a nice beard, but Skarp's is ten times better.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thistle! You are worse than Indigo!

TMO has received the map Dragon Fen farmlands.

Thistle (Carissa) sighs, "I guess so.... I really hope she's not gone for long...."

Shurkural (TMO)] (thought I'd locked it up for a second there)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (it did for me)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thistle, this is Brer Necholas and his ... person, Sundown.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] They are coming with us to Skull Church.

[Jilly (Master)] TWO!

[Jilly (Master)] OH

[Jilly (Master)] well then maybe only one

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Pleased to meet you.

[Thistle (Carissa)] What happened to your eye?

Brer Necholas (TMO) smiles. "A terrible accident with a fork."

[Thistle (Carissa)] That's why you should throw daggers instead. Less mistakes.

Branwyn (Lisa) quirks an eyebrow at that

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] I am allowed to have a sense of humor, you know, Countess.

Thistle (Carissa) nods, "It does make him a little less weird. But only a little."

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

Brer Necholas (TMO) chuckles. "Oh no. I am really very very weird once you get to know me. But you don't yet. So you can't possibly know I'm a weirdo yet."

[Thistle (Carissa)] I don't know you so you therefore are a weirdo. That doesn't mean you can't be weirder. Don't you know how it works?

Brer Necholas (TMO) nods to Sundown. "Him, on the other hand. He's obviously a weirdo. Anyone can see that."

Thistle (Carissa) laughs

[Sundown (Master)] I

[Sundown (Master)] well

[Sundown (Master)] I mean

Brer Necholas (TMO) chuckles.

Sundown (Master) sighs

[Sundown (Master)] I know I need to smile more

Thistle (Carissa) nods, "Seems like it."

[Thistle (Carissa)] Although Ilero doesn't smile much but he's not a weirdo so maybe it's your face?

Sundown (Master) opens mouth

Sundown (Master) closes it

[Ilero]] (TMO) raises an eyebrow.

Thistle (Carissa) grins before sighing and standing back up

Shurkural (TMO)] He's *not* weird???

Thistle (Carissa) shrugs

Thistle (Carissa) to Ilero, "Shi would have told me not to yell at you, but she's not here but... and I'm not sorry I yelled at you, but I shouldn’t have. So... kind of sorry?"

Brer Necholas (TMO) shrugs. "Hye deserve it."

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] dammit

[Ilero]] (TMO) shrugs. "Hye deserve it."

[Thistle (Carissa)] (entertainment)

[Thistle (Carissa)] Okay well I could have been maybe a little nicer about it even if you did.

Thistle (Carissa) grins

Ilero (TMO)] (they're the same color because why change, but it's hard to keep track)

Thistle (Carissa) carefully folds up letter and tucks in her pocket

[Thistle (Carissa)] I'm hungry.

[Ilero]] (TMO) points to Indigo. "T'at his line."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Its almost time for our morning meeting. There will be food in the salon.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Branwyn?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Are you ready?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (are you ready?)

[Steward Nevin (Master)] (grins)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (oh that was IC? :-) )

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes of course Nevin. Good to see you.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Welcome back home

[Steward Nevin (Master)] it is good to have you home

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you. It is good to be home

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I have 7 important messages for you

[Steward Nevin (Master)] but you do not want to hear them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not one do I want to hear?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] no

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Should we step out?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] you should stay here and

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I am bringing the writ for 10,000 gold back to you

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I was told you would be here Brother Necholas

[Steward Nevin (Master)] You are welcome at Dragon Fen

Brer Necholas (TMO) bows his head.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] on the mercy of Countess Branwyn

[Steward Nevin (Master)] she is going to determine your innocence and purity to your cause

[Steward Nevin (Master)] if you fail you will depend on her mercy

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Nevin! What are you talking about?

Brer Necholas (TMO) doesn't move.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] That You are the Countess of Dragon Fen and the Brotherhood is here at your mercy

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Only you can allow or deny their choice to stay here

[Steward Nevin (Master)] we serve you

Steward Nevin (Master) looks at Necholas and Sundown

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We have many guests and I have not heard this speech before, Any particular reason?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] The Brotherhood has no official Royal Sanction

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I want to make sure that these Brothers understand that we respect their quest

[Steward Nevin (Master)] but we also understand their role

Brer Necholas (TMO) puts out a hand onto Sundown's shoulder to keep him quiet.

Steward Nevin (Master) bows to both

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I am here to ensure that you are receive with all due respect and that you receive every assistance that the Countess allows

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you for the information Nevin. But as you say, decisions belong with me. I believe they are aware of all this.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Now. 7 horrid messages. Begin.

Steward Nevin (Master) warm smile

[Steward Nevin (Master)] the only one that you wish to hear

Brer Necholas (TMO) breathes again and relaxes slightly. "Thank you, Steward. We will try not to offend."

[Steward Nevin (Master)] "if you enter my domain you will become part of it"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Excuse me?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Who sent this?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] It was tied to a zombies neck

Brer Necholas (TMO) grunts.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And that is the message I "want" to hear?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] It is the one you want to know

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The others?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] the rest are irrelevant

[Steward Nevin (Master)] threats

[Steward Nevin (Master)] scorning messages

[Ilero]] (TMO) rubs his face.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] tax bills

[Branwyn (Lisa)] All coming from Skull Church and the Quellcons?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] The Bolpels have sent regrets

[Steward Nevin (Master)] and also an offer to marry Demi to their daughter

Branwyn (Lisa) nearly chokes on her tea

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That will never happen

[Steward Nevin (Master)] As I said the only one you shall care about is from the Necromancer of Skull Church

[Steward Nevin (Master)] as he styles himself

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Let's pretend we did not receive that one

Steward Nevin (Master) coughs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The marriage one

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I ah

[Steward Nevin (Master)] We chose to insist that any such requests must be made in person here in your own Manor

[Steward Nevin (Master)] with the presumption that the Frog Princess would never leave her swamp hold

[Branwyn (Lisa)] No no no. We are not entertaining the Bolpels.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] We have not heard back

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes you said they sent regrets.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Regrets that you chose not to attend their birthday celebration

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs

[Steward Nevin (Master)] As I said Branwyn the only one you really wanted to hear from was the Necromancer

[Branwyn (Lisa)] These are the hard parts of the war being over

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes yes.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] OH and Jilly is having a girl

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I will need a day uninterrupted tomorrow. And ...

Steward Nevin (Master) blushes and nods

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A girl?

Ilero (TMO)] A second Jilly...?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I asked and Snee said so

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So ... you are officially married as well?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] no

[Steward Nevin (Master)] we need you

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I need

[Steward Nevin (Master)] well we

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I mean

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Please?

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You have my blessing of course and we shall see you wed before I leave for Skull Church.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Today

Steward Nevin (Master) blushes

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I mean please

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Since I'm about to become a zombie and all soon

[Steward Nevin (Master)] It is New Years

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I mean

[Steward Nevin (Master)] well

[Steward Nevin (Master)] we could

Steward Nevin (Master) straightens

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I would ask your blessing on the year

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But I won't have time to plan anything.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] and on my bride

[Steward Nevin (Master)] and our child

[Steward Nevin (Master)] and it would stop her from following you to that horrid place

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That will not happen regardless

Steward Nevin (Master) whispers do you have any idea how hard it is to get her to stay at home?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But if you wish for a wedding today we can do it.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] YES

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I mean

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Thank you

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "Yes I am quite aware"

[Steward Nevin (Master)] yes that would be very nice

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Jilly!

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Do you know

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Did you?

[Jilly (Master)] The Cake is ready

[Jilly (Master)] the flowers are too

[Jilly (Master)] and you forgot

[Jilly (Master)] it was yesterday

[Jilly (Master)] last night was the time to ask

[Jilly (Master)] but that is ok

Branwyn (Lisa) grins

[Jilly (Master)] I am certain that Branwyn is happy for this evening

Jilly (Master) bounces on her toes

[Jilly (Master)] Indigo

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Very happy for you

[Jilly (Master)] You are the god father

[Jilly (Master)] and Shur

[Jilly (Master)] you are the god mother

[Shurkural]] (TMO) squeals

[Shurkural]] (TMO) rushes forward and hugs her.

[Jilly (Master)] I cannot depend on Shi

[Jilly (Master)] so you will have to take this

Indigo (Lisa) scratches his head

[Jilly (Master)] if I ever do not come back with Branwyn

[Jilly (Master)] you have to help her grow up

[Shurkural]] (TMO) holds Jilly's face in her hands. "You shut up! I'm already crying from joy, don't try to make me cry for real!"

Jilly (Master) grins

[Jilly (Master)] OH

[Jilly (Master)] breakfast

Jilly (Master) runs out of the room

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Are you settled in Branwyn?

[Indigo (Lisa)] So does this mean you and I have to live together Shur?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Getting there.

[Shurkural]] (TMO) laughs and wipes her eyes.

Steward Nevin (Master) holds up a scroll with a red ribbon on it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We have brought back many items. I will need tomorrow to spend in concentration and then will start going through them

[Steward Nevin (Master)] This came while you were gone

[Branwyn (Lisa)] How?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] It came on a courier from the Queen

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But I have not touched it. And we are in the Mist.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] is the Queen out of the Mist at this time?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I do not know

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I know she traveled north with you

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I sent word for someone that might use a red ribbon.

Branwyn (Lisa) sighs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I will take it.

Steward Nevin (Master) hands it over

[Indigo (Lisa)] Uh - oh

[Ilero]] (TMO) fingers his knife.

Indigo (Lisa) pulls out his swords

[Indigo (Lisa)] Branadarus!

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Is there something we should know about?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It's not what you think it is Indigo.

Thistle (Carissa) watching with confusion

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Yes?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] or at least I hope not

[Ilero]] (TMO) fingers his knife.

Indigo (Lisa) gestures with his sword at the red ribbon

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Ohhhhh

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] adventure

[Branwyn (Lisa)] No! It's not!

Branwyn (Lisa) unties the scroll and opens it

Brer Necholas (TMO) backs up two steps.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (thinking it's Red Cloak)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (or a hellhound)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A flip of the ol' kLoOge.Coin results in: Heads

[Red Cloak (Master)] I hope this letter finds you in ill health. I have waited to get the chance to be invited back so that I would have the opportunity to challenge you openly. If you do intend on attempting to take possession of Skull Church you really should have the assistance of someone who believes in a deeper faith than you do.

[Red Cloak (Master)] IF you do wish for me to join you in reclaiming such a magnificent place I will of course be glad to call it home

[Red Cloak (Master)] I look forward to your response

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A flip of the ol' kLoOge.Coin results in: Heads

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (sorry)

Branwyn (Lisa) reads and then crumples up the parchment

Branwyn (Lisa) to herself "Why did I ever think that was a good idea?"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Swords away! Just a message from Red Cloak

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He shall not be accompanying us

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I think he was recommending we bring Jennevive, but that is not an option.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (read out loud, or silent?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (read aloud)

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hmph. If you choose to, you can read us into that.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Does he know you are involved? I was thinking he would be referring to who we both knew at the time of his writing

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But if he was speaking generally, it would not be hard

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (so wish John was here)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (there will be very little talking if Bran has her way after this homecoming)

Brer Necholas (TMO) shrugs. "Hard to say. I'd like to think that he didn't know about us, but that the gods do."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] All right.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Anything else Nevin?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Always

[Steward Nevin (Master)] but it is your first day back

[Steward Nevin (Master)] and there is a wedding this evening

[Steward Nevin (Master)] grins

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes. Let us not hear any more bad news

[Steward Nevin (Master)] for tomorrow you will have a gnome visitor

[Ilero]] (TMO) bites his lip.

[Steward Nevin (Master)] who will ask you about if you will formalize the agreement to protect their village

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I am concentrating all day tomorrow. Tiberius can handle the meeting

Steward Nevin (Master) nods very well

Steward Nevin (Master) looks at Ilero

[Steward Nevin (Master)] Yes Master Ilero?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] did you need something from me?

[Ilero]] (TMO) shakes his head. "Not tonight."

Steward Nevin (Master) nods

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Bad news, Prince?

[Steward Nevin (Master)] I will return this afternoon

[Ilero]] (TMO) shrugs.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] Hit can wait.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] dammit

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] not again

Ilero (TMO)] Hit can wait.

Ilero (TMO)] (I'm going to need to step away soon to put the kids to bed)

[Master] I think we are at a good spot

[Master] we pick up next week with the wedding and then getting ready to plan for Skull Church

[Lisa] yup

[Carissa] Sure

[Master] some can be done online

[Master] and please everyone give comments around that new map

[Master] I would like to have it ready for the site for next week

[Lisa] ok

Carissa gives a thumbs up

[Lisa] and you know we have 29 potions to identify for next week

[TMO] yoyoyo

[Carissa] Fun times

[Lisa] in case you wanted to prepare

[TMO] Rent-An-Alcoholic to test them

[Master] grins

[Carissa] All right. Night all!

[Lisa] All right. I'm off

[Master] have a great night and weekend

[Lisa] Goodnight!!

[TMO] g'nite

Carissa has left the game on Fri Feb 28 23:37:21 EST 2020

[TMO] thanks for the game

Lisa has left the game on Fri Feb 28 23:37:26 EST 2020

TMO has left the game on Fri Feb 28 23:37:50 EST 2020

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