[Master] ==== Gaming session started: Thu Mar 04 20:40:49 EST 2021 ====

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

Lisa has joined the game on Fri Mar 05 19:01:01 EST 2021

Lisa is receiving the map north of Gnome Fishing Village...

Lisa has received the map north of Gnome Fishing Village.

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] Hello

[Lisa] Hello!

[Lisa] Double checked the Enhance spell and the CON hit to the caster is permanent

[Master] OUCH

[Lisa] If it didn't come at a high cost people would be casting it all over the place

[Lisa] I get it

Carissa has joined the game on Fri Mar 05 19:07:38 EST 2021

Carissa is receiving the map north of Gnome Fishing Village...

Carissa has received the map north of Gnome Fishing Village.

[Lisa] Hi Carissa!

[Carissa] Hello!

[Master] Hello there

[Carissa] Meant to ask you over the week and forgot. Priest spell books has a whole section on different types of Orison. Is that something I can create a page for? Or want me to send them to you first? It's such an underutilized spell but I think it's from a lack of really thinking of how it can be used./

[Lisa] good idea!

[Master] I thought we had a page for them

[Carissa] ...I mean it'd help if I looked first, true, lol

[Carissa] But it's the priest version of cantrip and yet... we only ever heal with it which is boring.

[Master] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.PR-Orison

[Lisa] It's an island in the Small Kingdoms

[Carissa] Okay yes, you do BUT it can be expanded on

[Lisa] Yes it has a page

[Lisa] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Orison

[Carissa] The data on the page is just the spell data in kLoOge

[Carissa] Versus specific orison spells (had to find them) like...

[Carissa] Candle: This orison causes a candle held in the caster's hand for light. Cannot be extinguished, blah blah

[Carissa] Or Canticle which is a minor form of sanctuary blah blah

[Carissa] And boring ones like freshen: yay magical cleaning and anti-food spoilage?

[Master] and yes to Lisa to finding that also

[Master] sorry had to clean my hands

[Master] spring rolls for dinner

[Master] devoured

[Carissa] If Spring were able to get in by now, I'd make a joke.

[Carissa] ....clearly Spring rolls a 1 based on her IT issues

[Master] lol

[Master] Quote

[Carissa] Oh damn I meant to do a quick wrap up summary this week, too. I'll do that this weekend. It's a session worth at least bullet points

TMO has joined the game on Fri Mar 05 19:18:39 EST 2021

TMO is receiving the map north of Gnome Fishing Village...

TMO has received the map north of Gnome Fishing Village.

[Carissa] So yes or no worth expanding orison page?

[TMO] howdy

[Carissa] Hello!

[TMO] Why did you have Spring roll for dinner?

[Master] I think yes to Carissa, you can add it down under in the commentary and list "these are possible actions to take with an Orison"

[Master] because her IT issues were so bad she rolled over and died

[Carissa] Also its D&D so you have to roll for everything tonight

[Carissa] Cool I'll slowly work on that then

[Master] Lara did tell me she would not be in tonight

[TMO] now, kill all the gnomes and loot the place and blame it on the dragon turtle?

[Lisa] Hi TMO

[TMO] "sorry, we got there too late, but we made the beast pay for its villainy." *plops head on the table*

[Master] she decided to take a break from the game rather than trying to make it in for a short time, it turns out she has a certification she is working on and the next part is up on Fridays too

[TMO] wish her luck

[TMO] Hi Lisa!

[Master] But she said she will be back in the summer

[Master] and the key problem with that TMO is who's desk do you plop that on?

[Master] If you kill all the gnomes?

[TMO] the gnomes who sent us here

[TMO] the ones who work the mines

[Carissa] Before we kill them, of course

[TMO] no, we want them to dig for us

[Carissa] Oh duh, carry on

[Master] have not heard from Michael

[Master] speaking of he just called out

[Master] So the three of you plus Spring when she arrives

[Lisa] so Branwyn and Tiberius can go home

[Master] Ryan had posted he will be late

[Lisa] leave Indigo in the protectorate?

[Master] The Protectorate team currently is Snee, Talwin, and.....

[Lisa] Brer

Spring has joined the game on Fri Mar 05 19:27:39 EST 2021

Spring is receiving the map north of Gnome Fishing Village...

Spring has received the map north of Gnome Fishing Village.

[Spring] I am out of windows purgatory!

[Lisa] Hi Spring!

[Lisa] Yay!

[Spring] hi y'all!

[Master] Hello Hello

[Lisa] so with no Emerald - do you want a mage o' mine?

[Carissa] Hello!

[TMO] welcome!

[Spring] whee!

[Master] I think Howard would be good, he is set to grow

[Master] OR there could be a new apprentice

[Master] grins

[Lisa] He is so far ahead of poor Johan

[Lisa] but Johan said he wanted to go home

[Master] you could have Johan, but the last time....

[Master] yes

[Master] He can learn some spells, and when there are requests he can go solve them

[Lisa] Branwyn will tell Sundance to stay with Brer

[Carissa] He's a bit of a Sundowner right now

[Master] so TMO and Carissa have characters that are actually floaters but are based out of the Protectorate

[Lisa] unless Brer wants to go meet the lone brother in Quellcon

[Lisa] or was that rumor only?

[TMO] nono - Brer is *clearly* a sinker

[Spring] I’m caught up on all the spring roll jokes

[Spring] humorously enough, my dinner involved egg rolls

[Master] EGGcellent

[TMO] there are quite a few RP opportunities for Brer, but they would also cause delay other storylines which are more important.

[Carissa] lol

[Spring] little doggies will beg for egg roll as hard as for anything else

[Carissa] We'll need d20 rolls now

[Lisa] who says? everyone is important

[Carissa] RP is fun. Also if you worry about delays RP can always be moved to site

[Carissa] Just need that opener/chance to RP

[Spring] I could go for a Brer storyline

[Spring] we should all go

[Master] Did all of you read my post on the OOC about the second half plan?

[TMO] yes

[Carissa] Yes didn't you see my thumbs up emoji?

[Lisa] lol

[TMO] iirc, you want Brer involved in de-haunting the town (r he'd be useful, same diff)

[Master] chuckles, that means you saw the link not that you read it grins

[Spring] heh same

[Spring] I read it but I couldn't think of a comment

[Carissa] Ehh I had no thoughts to add except, Thumbs Up! But I can type that out next time

[Spring] it was kind of like "yeah we need to do that stuff"

[Master] no that is good both Spring and Carissa

[Master] as long as you saw it so you know where my mind is as we go through things over the next few months

[Master] But I think we have a start with the separating of the fellowship

[Master] Branwyn, Tiberius, Thistle head back to the manor

[Lisa] next morning?

[Spring] a colleague at work asked me what level my character is

[Lisa] I wanted to read magic on the scrolls

[Master] Kenna goes back to the church?

[Carissa] Oh wasn't sure if we had to get through stuff first

[Lisa] if they are priest scrolls I would leave them

[Master] yes we have to get through a few things

[Carissa] Thistle will be off training her new thief level once she gets back

[Master] but want everyone to know

[Spring] I said I have two level 9 clerics. one is a politician and one runs a hospital. I don't think he could form a reply

[Master] that is excellent Spring

[Carissa] Raelynn will also need to run off to train her priest level whenever that chance presents itself

[Master] that might take a bit Carissa

[Carissa] Figures

[Master] I will work out the length of time but I am guessing at least 4 weeks

[Lisa] if you just made humans would be easy

[Carissa] lol

[Carissa] She's half, but that counts for nothing on either side apparently

[Master] so we work it into the flow of clicking off time for construction, mining etc.

[Carissa] Yes stating for that purpose whenever we next click off

[Spring] oh, yes Kenna has to go back to church of otterville

[Master] so really it comes back to Lisa

[Spring] I feel silly it took months for the penny to drop that the hospital and the church of otterville are the same church

[Master] Indigo is a yes? Howard is a ?

[Lisa] up to the group

[Carissa] Sure

[Lisa] Lara said she won't be back til Summer

[Carissa] Howard I'd say yes for mage for sure

[Lisa] so you are mageless

[Carissa] Indigo up to you

[Spring] I know that certification feeling. heart is with her

[Spring] Howard and/or indigo most welcome

[Master] Thistle moved 26'05".

[Master] Lord Tiberius moved 31'01".

[Master] Branwyn moved 27'06".

[Master] N'laea moved 21'09".

[Master] Brer Necholas moved 19'05".

[Master] Skarphedin moved 23'01".

[Master] Raelynn moved 40'05".

[Master] Talwin moved 46'08".

[Master] Kenna Westfoot moved 27'02".

[Master] Indigo moved 8'11".

[Master] Sundown moved 8'02".

[Master] Sundown moved 35'03".

[Lisa] I can leave Indigo and he can step up if needed as sometimes both Michael and Ryan can't be in

[Master] Indigo moved 20'11".

[Lisa] He doesn't need to go everywhere

[Carissa] That's a good point and plan

Spring nodding

[Master] So now Question One: what to do with the dragon turtle remains

[Lisa] Bran will take the items home for identify/appraisal

[Lisa] leave the cash and any priest scrolls

[Lisa] long sword? swing it and try and see where the bonuses come in?

[Lisa] ignoring Bob question

[Spring] hehehe

[Spring] I thought we didn't bring back remains?

[Spring] too cumbersome?

[Carissa] If it's not cursed then swinging it could work

[Carissa] We did that with Ilero's mysterious dagger for a bit

[TMO] we talked about putting it on a raft, but I think decided it was too unwieldy?

[Lisa] thought we hacked up the meat for the vultures and brought the shell back

[Carissa] I thought we were dragging remains to village to see if we can get the magic shell?

[Master] the remains are here at this spot with you

[Master] you hacked out as much as you could without hunting

[Master] to make it lighter

[Lisa] if we have turtle meat than maybe give it to gnome village before it starts to rot?

[Carissa] Sure

[TMO] souuuuup

[Master] how are you going to get that shell to where?

[Master] Do you have the people to use it at the manor?

[Master] Or hand that off to the gnomes?

[TMO] are you familiar with the movie Caveman, where they're carrying the pterodactyl egg?

[TMO] that's how we carry the shell

[Lisa] we have a blacksmith

[Carissa] And a hunter

[Carissa] And NPC slots still not filled to fill whatever we need...

[Lisa] if only we had a wagon

[Master] chuckles

[Spring] while we are in marshes, no reason it can't function like a boat

[Lisa] attach wheels to the bottom and use it like it is a wagon

[Master] two real options, have gnomes work it for you into items that can be used OR float/raft it down to Foriso Town for Branwyn's people to work on it

[Spring] I may have to bail. Ian’s at the emergency room for something that may or may not be appendicitis

[Lisa] oh no!

[Master] GO

[Spring] he's keeping me updated. they are doing the imaging now

[Master] we can make choices for you

[TMO] focus on Spring's pcs first, in case she does need to go.

[Lisa] yes

[Master] She is good, Kenna is heading to the hospital (hey she said it not me!) and Snee is back at the church ready to tackle whatever comes her way

[Spring] Kenna was gonna ask for some of the turtle meat for her secret cooking endeavors, then she remembered that the dragon turtle was intelligent and changes her mind

[Lisa] where do you want the shell worked on Spring?

[Master] also Healing from Kenna and potential scrolls

[Spring] makes no difference to me. we could get diplomacy points for giving it to the gnomes

[Spring] or not, whatever works

[Spring] it looks like Skarp and Tiberius need it the worst, right?

[Lisa] healing is always good

[Spring] the healing, not the turtle

[Lisa] lol

[Spring] thistle too

[Carissa] She's just down six but also heading back

[Lisa] so is Tiberius so Skarp first?

[Master] and also Spring can make 4 D1000 rolls for the potential scrolls

[Spring] (1d1000) [1d1000=564] 564

[Spring] (1d1000) [1d1000=421] 421

[Spring] (1d1000) [1d1000=609] 609

[Spring] (1d1000) [1d1000=434] 434

[Master] OK

[Master] looking those up

[Carissa] (run)

[Master] LOL

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot moved 51'00".

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot targets Skarphedin. Distance: 9'08"

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot casts a spell against Skarphedin: Cure Moderate Wounds: You're healed (-1d10-1) [1d10=6] -7 points.

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot casts a spell against Skarphedin: Cure Moderate Wounds: You're healed (-1d10-1) [1d10=4] -5 points.

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot casts a spell against Skarphedin: Orison: I can create minor effects.

[Spring] 9 points

[Spring] and I’m out of orison

[Spring] or rather L1

[Master] Protection from Magical Weapons, Protection from Plants, Protection from Divination, and Protection from Cold

[TMO] Protection from Protection

[Master] Skarphedin's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 40 (12) - Moderately Wounded

[Carissa] lol

[Master] Skarphedin's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 49 (9) - Lightly Wounded

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot moved 50'00".

[Lisa] so leave the scrolls? not that there is divination here

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot targets Lord Tiberius. Distance: 4'01"

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot casts a spell against Lord Tiberius: Cure Moderate Wounds: You're healed (-1d10-1) [1d10=1] -2 points.

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot casts a spell against Lord Tiberius: Cure Moderate Wounds: You're healed (-1d10-1) [1d10=6] -7 points.

[Carissa] As in leave forever or leave with Protorate?

[Carissa] (or however it's spelled)

[Lisa] leave with the protectorate group

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot targets Thistle. Distance: 4'02"

[Spring] Kenna Westfoot casts a spell against Thistle: Cure Moderate Wounds: You're healed (-1d10-1) [1d10=9] -10 points.

[Carissa] Ahh okay making sure, lol. Yeah, I think that'd be fine

[Spring] (whoops overkill)

[Carissa] lol of course it is on her who isn't as hurt

[Master] Lord Tiberius's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 34 (9) - Moderately Wounded

[Master] Thistle's Current Hit Points: adjusted to 31 (6) - Unharmed

[Spring] (maybe the extra point treats the angst)

[Spring] (points)

[TMO] Tiberius has angst?

[Carissa] Yes but different kind

[Spring] Thistle's angst

[Spring] 10 points healing for 6 points injury

[Spring] the rest is for being a teenager

[TMO] ah, missed that one was for Thistle

[Spring] I could do some more healing but we still have some journeying and/or watchencounters don't we?

[Spring] wow that looks like a German word

[Master] N'laea XP award: 132. Next level in 126351.

[Master] Indigo XP award: 66. Next level in 44603.

[Master] Skarphedin XP award: 132. Next level in 9485.

[Master] Brer Necholas XP award: 132. Next level in 65382.

[Master] Branwyn XP award: 132. Next level in 132992.

[Master] Kenna Westfoot XP award: 132. Next level in 158906.

[Master] Raelynn XP award: 66. Next level in 5954.

[Master] Lord Tiberius XP award: 66. Next level in 69911.

[Master] Thistle XP award: 66. Level-up!

[Master] Sundown XP award: 66. Next level in 0.

[Master] Talwin XP award: 132. Next level in 62635.

[Master] Not for Kenna

[Master] After you work out this night then you split and travel two different ways

[Carissa] So yes still need to get through the night?

[Master] yes

[Carissa] Which may or may not have encounters?

[Master] it should not if you plan right

[Master] You are on the edge of the swamps

[Carissa] Either meaning talk again and/or make it to the village :P

[Master] with a giant dead turtle

[Lisa] don't leave turtle meat out'

[Carissa] But what if I want centipedes??

[Spring] ok I’m gonna head in, see you all later

Spring has left the game on Fri Mar 05 20:10:11 EST 2021

[Lisa] Hope Ian is ok

[Carissa] Same

[Lisa] so we drag turtle to village before we sleep

[Master] Ok

[Master] and the decision on the shell?

[Master] gnomes or Foriso town?

[Lisa] unless the protectorate people want the shell parts we can just take it back to Dragon Fen

[Master] cannot take it to the Protectorate

[Carissa] Sounds good to me. I feel like returning it to the gnomes will mean negotiation and such

[Master] that is too far overland

[Lisa] leaving it with the gnomes to work is in essence leaving it with the protectorate

[Lisa] will need to be picked up and taken back etc.

[Master] not really

[Lisa] don't think we would give the shell to the gnomes

[Master] you are near the Gnome fishing village

[Master] 20 miles to Skull Church

[Carissa] Right either we see what they can do with it or Branwyn floats it back to Dragon Fen, yes?

[Master] 4 miles to Foriso

[Lisa] so lets take it to Foriso

[Lisa] make it easy

[Master] there you go

[Carissa] Done

[Master] Here you go Shi, a house sized dead animal for you

[Lisa] lol

[Carissa] Well her god technically likes trophy kills...

[TMO] if DM allows, can also get items appraised there

[Carissa] But when she wanted a pet dragon she didn't mean dead :P

[Master] this is true too

[Master] OK so to Foriso with the shell

[Master] I think that Branwyn, Tiberius, Kenna can make it there with a little assistance

[Master] and Thistle will provide inspiration

[Lisa] ok

[Carissa] sure

[Carissa] she's good at cheerleading :P

[Master] Question Two: What do you do about the Dragon Turtle loot?

[Master] you answered part of that

[TMO] so you're saying Tiberius can carry a dragon turtle shell all by himself? cuz I don't see Kenna or Branwyn being huge helps. :) (even though Bran is stronger than Ilero)

[Lisa] tie some ropes and drag it?

[TMO] *chuckles*

[TMO] actually, they probably can help quite a bit, I'm just being catty.

[Carissa] Priest scrolls to Protectorate, the rest back to ID? Maybe leave long sword to swing for ID?

[Carissa] Or do we split the platinum pieces half-half

[Master] you have the Long Sword, the Amulet, the 3 potions

[Master] then the coins and the four chests

[Master] and the 4 protection scrolls

[Lisa] it's group coin and we got an expensive road to build - I figured it would eventually end up helping pay for that

[Lisa] we can leave the scrolls with the protectorate

[Carissa] ah good point for road construction costs

[Lisa] next side trip could be against a killer plant with a magic broad sword

[Carissa] The four chests go back to the gnome village as it's theirs, yes?

[Lisa] yes

[Master] warm chuckle, changes DM notes

[Lisa] lol

[Carissa] If you need plant ideas...

[Master] I made it too easy

[Master] grins

[Master] I have a plan for you Carissa

[Carissa] lol this could be good or bad

[Master] It is very....... fun and TMO will enjoy it very much too

[Master] but that is for a future trek

[Master] wanted to be sure you were giving back the four chests unopened, etc.

[Carissa] Yeah no reason to be nosy and/or a thief

[Lisa] agreed

[Carissa] Do you want to take long sword back to ID or not? I don't know how long that'll take

[Master] so the potions? to Dragon Fen Manor for Identify at some point? or Protectorate to use in time of stress?

[Carissa] N'laea could use it, she has no magic weapon, but no rush

[Carissa] I personally like things ID'd so we know HOW to use them in times of stress :P

Master points to Magical Hinges the group found in 2011 and still are in the part pack and .......

[Lisa] we can send them for identify and duplication

[Lisa] or taste test

[Lisa] if Branwyn sees a great potion she can always send them over

[Master] OK

[Master] that solves everything

[Carissa] Yes, the duplication part I forgot to mention, too

[Master] so now

[Lisa] so taking or leaving long sword?

[Lisa] missed that decision

[Master] It was not made

[Carissa] Ehh, might as well take it and ID and then maybe we can send that over after if it's useful?

[Lisa] sure

[Carissa] I just figure this seems like the first time in a long time Branwyn has time to do things

[Lisa] lol

[Carissa] And do you want to say Branwyn mentioned out loud she can duplicate potions? If she does, N'laea can hand over her two to get dups of

[Lisa] can do

[Carissa] Since we're housekeeping and all

[Carissa] And I will forge later

[Lisa] write which ones they are so I can do that?

[Carissa] Potion of Levitation and Potion of Human Control

[Carissa] (was looking because I also forgot what they were :) )

[Master] anything else that is here that you want to organize? Howard is already at the Church, Branwyn wants to write a short letter?

[Master] What does she want to say to Sundown?

[Lisa] telling Howard she abandoned him?

[Lisa] she can do that

[Master] however you want to phrase that

[Carissa] lol

Branwyn (Lisa) writes a letter to Howard explaining that Emerald will be focusing on her studies and she would like Howard to help Snee at the Protectorate to the best of his ability

Branwyn (Lisa) turns to Sundown

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you again for your pledge. I must return home and do some research to see what I can do to help restore what you have lost.

Sundown (Master) bows his head in thanks

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I do believe that you can do more for me here than sitting around the Manor.

Sundown (Master) looks at Branwyn puzzled

[Sundown (Master)] You wish for me to minister to the gnomes?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh no. I mean here with the group staying at the Protectorate. I am sorry I was not clear.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] As you have seen there are dangers here and I know that you can assist them still.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I have faith in you to help me by doing this

Sundown (Master) straightens up

[Sundown (Master)] You are my liege

[Sundown (Master)] I have lost my oaths and I will not abandon my new ones

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You are a good man, Sundown. I thank you.

[Sundown (Master)] I have sworn myself to you, Brother Brer will vouch that I insist on following through to the best of my abilities

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I have no doubt. Take care of yourself until we meet next.

[Sundown (Master)] I will carry your badge with honor

[Sundown (Master)] kneels

Branwyn (Lisa) lays a hand on his shoulder "Up, up. You are good."

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] whispers, you have to give him a charge, something to do for you that he can return to exclaim he has completed

Branwyn (Lisa) whispers "I thought I did."

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Whispers, I charge you with protecting the cathedral from harm, or some thing like that

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Whispers, or keeping Indigo alive

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I ... I charge you with protecting Skull Church from harm. You can present yourself to Baron Ulgin.

Sundown (Master) Nods deeply, Yes My Liege, I swear my life to it

[Sundown (Master)] I shall be your rock

Branwyn (Lisa) whispers "Indigo would kill me to have a shadow protecting him"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you Sundown. I will count on it.

[Master] So that is out of the way

[Master] finally

[Master] Question Three: you have two gnome teenagers, the DisIusionists

[Master] What shall you do?

[Carissa] Return them to the village with the chests...?

[Lisa] let them get some overnight healing and deliver them to the village in the morning

[Lisa] put them in the chests as a surprise?

[Master] lol

[TMO] I like it

[Carissa] perfect

[Lisa] so we're all good?

[Master] If you are leaving them there in the fishing village then yes

[Master] just giving you options

[Lisa] does anyone want to keep them?

[TMO] not I

[Lisa] I don't

[Carissa] pass

[Lisa] they are cute but my characters have enough strays at the moment

[TMO] like, half the party. ;)

[Carissa] lol

[Lisa] lol

[Carissa] Thistle probably needs friends closer to her age, but she can make friends elsewhere

[TMO] although, to be fair, a lot of that is you da boss. If someone else was da boss, they'd have a few more pets instead.

[Carissa] All the pets!!

[Lisa] Yes if Snee were here she'd get them

[Lisa] next?

[Carissa] Well we can always surprise her with them later...

[TMO] sign on Skull Church: "No Gnomes!"

[TMO] sorry: "Gno Gnomes!"

[Lisa] lol

[Master] So Branwyn’s group heads home

[Master] dragging the shell and turtle remains down to Foriso Town

[Master] [Ilero]] moved 50'08".

[Master] Branwyn moved 7'02".

[Master] Lord Tiberius moved 14'05".

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Hello Ilero!

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] We have a surprise for you!

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] (grins and a surprise for TMO)

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "Hello Ilero"

Ilero (TMO)] Oh! Hello t'ere!

Ilero (TMO)] (I be surprised)

Ilero (TMO)] (Ilero's hair has started to gray around the edges, btw)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (looking distinguished)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (waiting for Tiberius surprise)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (two gnu gnomes!)

Ilero (TMO)] (gnooooooo!)

[Carissa] (lol)

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] gestures at the huge bulk behind them

Ilero (TMO)] What bring you all way out here?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] You have this lovely .... rotting ..... dragon turtle

Ilero (TMO)] ...

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

Ilero (TMO)] T'anks?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Well Branwyn said it was valuable

[Ilero]] (TMO) paces around it, looking at it from all angles.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] and you and Shur can figure out something to do with it I am sure

[Master] (Shur is on the map too)

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods, thinking. "Yah, probly."

Ilero (TMO)] SHUR!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It was quite the battle. We even found its lair

Ilero (TMO)] (I can't talk as Shur)

[Master] [Shurkural]] #1 moved 2'11".

[Master] (fixed)

Shurkural (TMO)] What is it, sugar? OH, what's this for?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We killed the great dragon turtle of the swamps

[Shurkural]] (TMO) squeals, "Branwyn!"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not sure how it got there but it was

Branwyn (Lisa) grins "Shur!"

[Shurkural]] (TMO) rushes up to give her a hug.

Branwyn (Lisa) hugs her back

[Branwyn (Lisa)] How are you?

[Shurkural]] (TMO) rolls her eyes. "I think it was easier tending bar back home sometimes."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Guild getting out of line?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Or Anselmo?

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

Shurkural (TMO)] If they were ever IN line, it'd be a miracle.

Shurkural (TMO)] 'Tween the merchants on one side thinkin' all their stuff was gonna get robbed by the 'thieves', and the guilders running and climbing and sneaking all over and pranking them, I don't know what to do.

Shurkural (TMO)] But we're making some progress...

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well look who we brought back? Maybe Thistle can help with the guild

[Master (to Carissa only)] Thistle is there too

Shurkural (TMO)] Lettin' the merchants use the guilders as scouts fer a reduced rate 'round the town, so they get to know each as people rather than as 'scary unknowns', we can make some progress that way.

Shurkural (TMO)] 'Course! Love to have her!

Shurkural (TMO)] Someone needs to keep 'lero in line!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That is a wonderful idea!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The merchants. Not sure anyone could keep Ilero in line except for you

[Shurkural]] (TMO) smiles. "A woman has her ways."

[Carissa (to Master only)] (yes, but it's all good just watching for now)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] So we have brought you a Thistle and a large turtle.

[Carissa] (oh wait that was my queue)

Shurkural (TMO)] Hmm...

Shurkural (TMO)] Welp, one of 'em we can hang on the wall to dry out. Which one should it be?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Flip a coin?

[Thistle (Carissa)] Will I still get food? Can I hang upside down??

[Shurkural]] (TMO) checks her pockets.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] There you are!

[Thistle (Carissa)] (...*cue no wonder that word didn't look right)

[Shurkural]] (TMO) puts an arm around Thistle's shoulders. "Hey sweetie. 'Course we'll feed you. So long as you keep your fingers outta any pockets while you're here."

[Thistle (Carissa)] But that's the fun part!

[Thistle (Carissa)] I give it back...

[Shurkural]] (TMO) grins and shakes a finger at her. "We're trying to teach the merchants they don't gotta worry about that 'round here."

Shurkural (TMO)] (yes, Shur's accent has gotten stronger)

Thistle (Carissa) dramatically sighs

[Thistle (Carissa)] Fineeeeee

Shurkural (TMO)] Don't worry, we'll still let you practice, on the guilders.

Shurkural (TMO)] It'll be good for 'em.

[Thistle (Carissa)] Good because I have more things to learn and I have this idea I wanna try...

[Shurkural]] (TMO) laughs.

[Ilero]] (TMO) sighs and covers his eyes.

[Thistle (Carissa)] (aka she'll use her time to level her skills until whenever she's back around)

Shurkural (TMO)] So, Bran, Tiberius, you want anything from this trophy you brought us?

Shurkural (TMO)] Helmet for the kids or something?

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs and looks at Tiberius

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Some small pieces we could polish up and use in jewelry maybe?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] I am happy

[Shurkural]] (TMO) nods. "Sure thing."

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] a bit or two for necklaces?

[Shurkural]] (TMO) whistles quietly to herself as she checks the shell over.

Shurkural (TMO)] Yah, I t'ink we can find a bit or two for you.

Branwyn (Lisa) raises an eyebrow and smiles "You t'ink so?"

Shurkural (TMO)] Gah! Did I say that?

[Shurkural]] (TMO) beats her head gently on the shell.

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Shurkural]] (TMO) points angrily at Ilero, "Your fault!"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It is nice

Shurkural (TMO)] [Ilero]]: Thief ability - Hide in shadows* check:(d100) [1d100=77] 77 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 95!!

[Shurkural]] (TMO) mutters, "I need to put bells on that guy..."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Speaking of whom, I was hoping Ilero could look at a few pieces we found

[Ilero]] (TMO) appears behind her elbow. "Sure t'ing."

[Master] Someone needs to nail that man's fins to the floor

Branwyn (Lisa) jumps slightly

[Branwyn (Lisa)] There you are.

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods. "Yep."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It wasn't a large lair but had a couple interesting items.

Ilero (TMO)] We gots table here.

[Ilero]] (TMO) moves over to a table against the wall.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] A golden earring and a magical amulet

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The chain looks like it is made of mithril but I am not sure whether that is valuable in itself

[Thistle (Carissa)] They're both really pretty!

[Thistle (Carissa)] (sword too?)

Branwyn (Lisa) takes them out of her pack and lays them on the table

Ilero (TMO)] Mit'ril is pretty valuable by itself.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (thought you were keeping it - do you want it valued?)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (just ID'd; guess that's not Ilero)

Ilero (TMO)] (nope)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (lol details I'm forgetting)

[Ilero]] (TMO) starts with the amulet, picking it up and running the chain between his fingers, looking the amulet over on all sides, etc.

Ilero (TMO)] You said magic?

[Master (to TMO only)] definitely magical

[Master (to TMO only)] other worldly magic

[Ilero]] (TMO) squints at it suspiciously.

Ilero (TMO) (to GM only)] [Ilero]]: Appraising check: (d20) [1d20=6] 6 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 10!!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The amulet yes

[Master (to TMO only)] yes and it is worth several thousand GP at a minimum but the magic seems to be something even more powerful

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I 'm not sure what it does yet

[Ilero]] (TMO) lays it gently back down on the table.

[Ilero]] (TMO) wipes off his fingers.

Ilero (TMO)] If just metal, few t'ousand gold. Wit' magic, powerful magic, not from here, probly priceless.

Ilero (TMO)] Mebbe.

Branwyn (Lisa) nods

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We'll have to see what it actually does

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you

Ilero (TMO)] Eh, more t'an few t'ousand gold for t'e jewelry. Get into value that big, hard to be accurate. Several t'ousand probly more like it.

Ilero (TMO)] T'e magic not feel ... normal?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Very nice.

[Ilero]] (TMO) shrugs.

Ilero (TMO)] Sorry, not have t'e words to describe it.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Wonder who the turtle ate that was carrying that.

Ilero (TMO)] You probly know what I mean t'ough.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I understand

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods and picks up the earring.

Ilero (TMO)] Magic?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Not that I can see

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods. "In t'at case, can only value it if see it in someone's ear. Who volunteer?"

[Ilero]] (TMO) looks at Tiberius.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] My hole closed up a long time ago

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] But I can hold it there for you

Ilero (TMO)] No problem! Gots knife.

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] grins, she used her teeth last time

[Thistle (Carissa)] Oh!! Me! Me!! I want to pierce his ear!

[Ilero]] (TMO) turns on Thistle. "Or maybe we use your ear?"

Ilero (TMO) (to GM only)] [Ilero]]: Appraising check: (d20) [1d20=18] 18 - ROLL FAILED against 10!!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That sounds like a better idea

[Thistle (Carissa)] Oh, um, yeah we can do that, too!

[Thistle (Carissa)] I mean piercing Tiberius's ear WOULD be fun, but mine are pierced.

Ilero (TMO)] Tch. Can't use *old* hole. Gots to make new hole for new jewelry

[Master (to TMO only)] hard to tell could be a cheap fake worth nothing or maybe really valuable and just needs work to bring out the real value, 1 to 800 GP is the range

[Thistle (Carissa)] Oooh! A double piercing?? I asked grandma but she told me I had to wait until I was older

[Ilero]] (TMO) chuckles and hands the earring back to Branwyn. "Hye let her decide what do wit' it. Can't tell for sure if fake or tarnished real. Could be eit'er. If real, no more t'an 800. If fake... ", he shrugs.

Ilero (TMO)] If real, needs good cleaning.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Hmmm ...

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We'll see about cleaning it at home

[Master (to TMO only)] this is the time to ask Branwyn for anything for Foriso town or report on things

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (not rolling well tonight I take it)

Ilero (TMO) (to Master only)] I have no idea what the town needs)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you Ilero

[Master (to TMO only)] always up to you

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods. "You needs town report today, or we bring it to you later?"

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Oh later is fine.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We haven't been home yet and there is likely a pile of correspondence waiting

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods. "Hokay. Gots a few t'ings we need, few bits of news, not'ing major."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Do you all want to come by for dinner tomorrow? We can talk then

[Shurkural]] (TMO) looks up from the detailed poking and prodding she's giving the turtle shell. "Yes please!"

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles "Wonderful"

Shurkural (TMO)] Yes! Jilly food!

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

Ilero (TMO)] Oh, one bit of news you probly want see yourself instead of just hear 'bout.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes?

[Ilero]] (TMO) starts walking away from the tower. "You remember we find t'at old stone road in t'e ground, not go nowhere?"

Branwyn (Lisa) looks puzzled

[Ilero]] (TMO) motions them to follow him.

Branwyn (Lisa) follows

[Ilero]] (TMO) wakls to the outskirts of town.

Ilero (TMO)] (/me wonders what it looks like to wakl)

[Ilero]] (TMO) ends up standing on a dirty stone road half buried in the dirt.

Ilero (TMO)] You may not remember t'is. Or, maybe we not tell you when we find it. It not'ing big.

Ilero (TMO)] Just an old road, no idea what it for.

Ilero (TMO)] Right?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I don't remember. Do you know where it goes?

[Master (to TMO only)] go for it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Perhaps it leads to the one we are building right now!

[Ilero]] (TMO) shakes his head. "Nope. Disappears back into dirt at bot' ends, no buildings or not'ing."

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Interesting.

[Ilero]] (TMO) points down the road. "See how it go past t'at mound and disappear again?"

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Really? appearing and disappearing road?

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods at Tiberius. "Sorta, yah"

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] maybe disappearing and reappearing Ink would be more Ilero like

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] but roads?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I can check some history texts and see if I can find out more.

Ilero (TMO)] When we uncover it, we only dig it up to right here.

[Ilero]] (TMO) points at his feet.

Ilero (TMO)] We not uncover t'at part.

[Ilero]] (TMO) points down the road toward the end of it.

Ilero (TMO)] Hit uncover itself.

Lord Tiberius (Master) curious what part?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] OOOOOO

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] magical road?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Branwyn: Local History check: (d20) [1d20=5] 5 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 10!!

[Ilero]] (TMO) shrugs.

Lord Tiberius (Master) looks at Branwyn

Branwyn (Lisa) tries to think if she'd ever read about such a thing

[Master] I will give Branwyn an Intuition check

Ilero (TMO)] (success means you realize Ilero is on drugs)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Branwyn: INU check: (d20) [1d20=9] 9 - ROLL SUCCEEDED against 11!!

[Thistle (Carissa)] (lol)

[Master (to Lisa only)] there is a Priest spell for a magical road that lets people travel over any sort of land

[Master (to Lisa only)] this is not magical right now

Ilero (TMO)] (Bob throws surprises at me, I throw surprises right back at him. ;)

[Master] grins, swings and HOLY COW I saw it but I do not believe it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well ... priests can cast spells that will create a road that allows them to travel over different types of land.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Like swamps

[Branwyn (Lisa)] But it does not seem magical right now

[Master] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlw

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It is an odd thing

Ilero (TMO)] Shur not see anyt'ing eit'er, but it not seem natural.

Ilero (TMO)] But also not seem dangerous.

Ilero (TMO)] Yet.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] If there is no magic coming from it, I think it is safe

[Thistle (Carissa)] (with the right potion anyone can create roads over anything!)

[Ilero]] (TMO) nods. "T'at was all."

[Ilero]] (TMO) starts leading them back to the tower.

[Thistle (Carissa)] (I just cracked one of my favorite mugs and now I'm sad)

Ilero (TMO)] (get gorilla glue! works on mugs too!)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (just not hair)

Ilero (TMO)] (it does work on hair, just not how you want it to)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (but is gorilla glue food safe...?)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (clearly not hair safe)

Ilero (TMO)] (tbh, not sure)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (hmm, I'll worry about it later and not toss the pieces yet)

[Thistle (Carissa)] ((just two big cracks because apparently it is not completely microwave safe depending what's inside it...?)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (very sad)

[Master] anything else in Foriso Town?

[Master] TMO has a chance to ask for favors?

[Master] Harangue the Countess about what your taxes are paying for?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (he just got a huge turtle - what more could he ask for?)

Ilero (TMO)] (yes, he's such a haranguer)

[Master] Scouting guilds should get an exemption on building taxes

Ilero (TMO)] (chuckle)

[Master] Magical Guilds should pay more, they are unfairly being subsidized by the elite

Ilero (TMO)] (I don't have anything, and she asked for that kind of info at the table the next night)

Ilero (TMO)] (I did come up with a trivial item or two, but nothing urgent. the road was the fun one I came up with for you tonight)

Ilero (TMO)] (I have a liking for genius loci)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (does Ilero have more guild people by now?)

[Master] yes

Ilero (TMO)] (probably, but never rolled them since he's been offscreen)

Ilero (TMO)] (and, technically, not my character anymore)

[Master] but an important person in Dragon Fen and overall in the campaign

Ilero (TMO)] (hmm... need to work a genius loci into my campaign somehow)

[Master] and Branwyn might just recruit him for an adventure in the future

Ilero (TMO)] (he's aging, but is not old yet)

Ilero (TMO)] (36 right now)

[Thistle (Carissa)] (he ancient)

[Master] and make TMO run three or more characters

[Master] and LOL yes

[Master] from Thistle's point of view

Ilero (TMO)] (adventuring is hard on the body, and then when you stop suddenly....)

Ilero (TMO)] (it's an adjustment)

[Master] Lisa is happy about delaying here, when she gets home Nevin gets to give her the reports from the last few days

Ilero (TMO)] (lol)

[Master] so you need to keep Branwyn occupied

Ilero (TMO)] (yessir)

[Lisa] you still need to climb a tower just to get into your house

[Carissa] and that is why he never leaves it

[Lisa] lol

Ilero (TMO)] (pfft... climbing a tower is child's play)

[Carissa] Says the old man who can now predict the weather based on the feeling in his knees ;)

[Master] lol

Ilero (TMO)] (sry, brief distraction here, but also drawing a complete blank)

[Lisa] so the protectorate needs to wait til next week with Michael and Spring I assume

[Master] the travel back to it would be best yes

[Master] but I have lots of RP ready

[Carissa] No Brer RP start while they walk? He apparently has stories to tell

[Master] We can do that too

[Lisa] only other things I can think of is Nevin reports (if we have to) and then moving ahead at the Manor to do the identify spell

Ilero (TMO)] (I've already brought up all of the new Ilero & Shur developments I'd thought of)

[Lisa] for the Dragon Fen side

[Lisa] which would put the manor ahead a few days

Ilero (TMO)] (ugh - also trying to adjust to a new pair of glasses)

[Master] Happy to push you out of sync

[Lisa] lol

[Master] and yes to TMO

[Carissa] (didn't Shur have a second child?)

[Master] Alexa play Piano Man

[Master] or not that kind of glasses?

[Lisa] I have to duplicate the potions and try to research to locate a magic item that grants CON bonus

Ilero (TMO)] (I don't recall a second child, but that's not definitive)

[Lisa] Can't magic it ourselves - too costly in human health

Ilero (TMO)] (I'm still trying to remember the name of the first. Starts with A, 5 letters. Asoma?)

[Carissa] (think Bob mentioned it offhandedly recently at the end of a recent session)

[Lisa] Aselmo

[Lisa] I accidentally added an n before

Ilero (TMO)] (with the N definitely looked wrong. Aselmo also doesn't look right for some reason. hmm)

[Lisa] I still spelled it wrong

[Master] It is on my To Do List to work on Ancestry.com this weekend actually

[Carissa] [Jilly (Master)] They did just fine [Jilly (Master)] Who else was going to go ? Shur is pregnant and not leaving [Jilly (Master)] You were all busy off on an adventure

[Carissa] Sorry guess she's pregnant and Jilly knows (from October)

Ilero (TMO)] (Asoma is right. http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.20190802c)

[Master] so apparently Jilly decided that Shur was pregnant

Ilero (TMO)] (found it)

[Carissa] lol yes, should correct that Jilly assumes Shur is pregnant

[Carissa] For what reasons, who knows

Ilero (TMO)] (well, she has put on a bit of weight... )

[Master] and what is the date for that one Carissa?

[Master] and LOL at TMO

[Carissa] http://www.dragonslayers-society.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.20201002c

[Master] as Ilero sleeps on the couch tonight

Ilero (TMO)] (well, it's also spelled as Asamo on the same page)

Ilero (TMO)] (the many-named child)

[Carissa] So this was before all the Protectorate stuff

[Carissa] Because Wu hadn't left yet

[Carissa] So either Jilly is spreading rumors or Shur forgot she had a child or she's about to explode.

Ilero (TMO)] (Asamo is what the character was named on the board. Asamo is the right name)

Ilero (TMO)] ([Master] Asamo moved 19'02".)

[Master] so Shur would be about 6 months pregnant at this point

Ilero (TMO)] (Asamo Asoma Aselmo Saushcha)

[Master] TMO can pick any day in the 10th month to give birth

Ilero (TMO)] (42!

[Carissa] TMO is also pregnant??

Ilero (TMO)] (... that would explain a lot)

[Master] Well I did not want to speculate

[Carissa] lol

Ilero (TMO)] (oh, make it the 13th. ;) )

[Master] OK so 13-10-349 Shur gives birth

Ilero (TMO)] (and, I'm perfectly okay with it being canon that everybody pronounces Asamo's name different)

[Lisa] It's just been so long since we've seen her

[Carissa] Well they hear it one way from heavy Ilero accent, then from Shur with accent, then Jilly no accent so... it'd make sense no one know the right way to say it

Ilero (TMO)] (and Asamo herself is a strange child, doesn't talk much)

[Master] and THAT is what I love about how we play, everyone can say what they want, pronounce things and then it all enters into history

[Carissa] ...I forgot she was a she

[Master] When TMO and Lisa want to explore more they can for the family tree and growing children

[Master] but for now

[Master] leaving Foriso Town?

Ilero (TMO)] (song title)

[Master] and heading to Dragon Fen Manor

Ilero (TMO)] (no, not that one. that's a lousy song title)

[Lisa] lol

[Master] Dexter Freebish seems to be the closest to that song title

[Master] but moving forward

[Lisa] hopefully not the name of Ilero's new kid

[Master] Brawnyn leaves for the Manor

[Jilly (Master)] You are safe!

[Jilly (Master)] I knew it!

[Jilly (Master)] well I mean I was worried

[Jilly (Master)] but I knew you would handle it

[Jilly (Master)] and then

[Jilly (Master)] Well welcome home

[Jilly (Master)] Did you see the new rugs?

[Jilly (Master)] I like them, I had the stitching fixed to show your crest

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you. New rugs?

[Jilly (Master)] but then I think you would want more subtle

[Jilly (Master)] so I am not sure

[Jilly (Master)] but

[Master] Steward Nevin Ognorn moved 20'10".

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) KISSES Jilly

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) pauses

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) waits

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] So Welcome home

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Countess

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Actually that sounds like a nice idea for the rugs. I will look at them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you Nevin

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Your children are well

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] The Estate is prospering

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Do you want your urgent messages? or only the important ones?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] The urgent messages are not important?

[Jilly (Master)] OH we have new ovens!

[Jilly (Master)] I got

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) KISSES

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Countess

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Which would you like to hear first?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Speaking of ovens, I invited Ilero and the family to dinner tomorrow night

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Shur was excited to see you Jilly.

[Jilly (Master)] EEEEP

[Jilly (Master)] Tomorrow!

[Jilly (Master)] WHY did you not tell me?

[Jilly (Master)] OH MY

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I suppose the urgent messages Nevin

[Jilly (Master)] We need to get so much

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I just did tell you

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Dear I think you have important things to handle

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] could you please do those so I can work with Branwyn for a bit then I will help you?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I will see if Indigo can be there to help you

[Jilly (Master)] NO

[Jilly (Master)] He will eat...

[Jilly (Master)] OH

[Jilly (Master)] you are

Jilly (Master) laughs

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Indigo stayed at the Protectorate

[Jilly (Master)] you are too cute

[Jilly (Master)] OH, sad

[Jilly (Master)] really?

[Jilly (Master)] Indigo is not here?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] He was getting bored here. This will be good for him for a bit

[Jilly (Master)] Who is making sure he eats properly?

Ilero (TMO)] (sorry, updating the wiki briefly)

Jilly (Master) I am still making scone

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I am sure he will be fine

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Thank you love

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] I will eat Indigo's share

Lord Tiberius (Master) whispers, if I can eat that much

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Countess, are you good? did you have a good visit?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] you were gone longer than we thought

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] The children are out in the forest

[Branwyn (Lisa)] There was a small problem of a dragon turtle

[Branwyn (Lisa)] With Kel?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] OH that sounds formidable

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] No Nanny Gothwalk is showing them the path to Jistille

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] where they have to stay on the path and how far they can venture

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Good.

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I believe the wolves are guarding them

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] that may be Elvin Kel

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I will go with them in a few days to see what they have learned

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] or some other forest being

[Carissa] (you sure? I bet children are tasty... ;) )

Ilero (TMO)] (very tender)

[Carissa] (huh that sounds so much worse typed out lol)

[Carissa] (ignore my bad joke and carry on)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You said there were urgent messages?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] So Countess would you like important or urgent

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] the urgent messages certainly

[Branwyn (Lisa)] yes

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] There was a request from Redfern Lake for a new blacksmith

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I marked that as urgent based on recent notes of the Protectorate working with them

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Why do we owe them a blacksmith?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] We do not have a blacksmith for them

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] but they are asking for one

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] perhaps one of the apprentices?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] All right. Send them an apprentice with a letter expressing our happiness at their support of the road

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) nods

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] The only other urgent request was for assistance with solving the problem of the haunted village on Farmers Turn

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I admit that it has been a problem for years, I do not think it is urgent

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] but apparently someone complained that Dragon Fen should be dealing with this "abomination"

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] and they complained and it reached Jistille

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Send them a note saying that the Governor is quite concerned herself and will resolve the problem in the near future

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] and so I am presenting it to you

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] OH them mean a different village not the one north near the Cathedral

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] It is south near Valoris

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I would like to know why when there is an abomination I am supposed to remove it

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) grins

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] You are the Countess Branwyn the Mysterious

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] If there is something strange you must be able to solve it

Ilero (TMO)] (or adopt it)

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes not Branwyn the Remover of all Abominations

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] apparently no matter that it has been there for decades or more

[Branwyn (Lisa)] (lol TMO)

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Branwyn the Abomination.... I have not heard it phrased quite like that

Branwyn (Lisa) laughs

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] /smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Who sent this complaint anyway?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Jilly has gathered up a census for you as well,

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] over the last 6 months we have lost 3 souls but gained 5

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Oh that complaint came from a merchant who says he lost two wagons to the disappearing village

Ilero (TMO)] https://www.theonion.com/covid-announces-plan-to-move-operations-to-texas-full-t-1846400325

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] He complained that nothing had been done about it

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We can discuss it with Ilero tomorrow. He may know something about it.

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I am not certain that there was anything specific but

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] It seems to be one of the endemic complaints about the Farmers Turn that people expect Dragon Fen to solve

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I have asked our farmers and they say there is no village there where people are complaining about

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Well at least it sounds interesting, doesn't it Tiberius? Haunted village. Disappearing wagons

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] which is why I marked it as urgent

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Wait

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] Is there a village with disappearing wagons?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Apparently. Perhaps it is linked to the Ilero's disappearing road

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I can only say that our own people have said that there is no village there, not that there are disappearing wagons

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] So a disappearing village?

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] That does sound like fun

[Lord Tiberius (Master)] I think we can go explore that tomorrow Love?

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) gurgle

[Branwyn (Lisa)] We can take a look

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) pained look

Branwyn (Lisa) looks at Nevin

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Are you all right?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Perhaps Countess one of your subjects could go deal with such matters?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] You have been absent for a bit

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] and there are matters for you to attend to

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And what if they disappear?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Well, I suppose you will choose strong intelligent people to explore

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Have you investigated it?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] AHHHH perhaps we can send a note to Governor Snee and have her send someone to investigate

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Please do

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I will immediately

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] If that is sufficient

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I would like to ask your permission to invest in some boating

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I would have liked Admiral Indigo here

[Branwyn (Lisa)] What kind of boats?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] There is a general need on our eastern edge

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] for fishing and transportation

[Branwyn (Lisa)] If we have the funds, go ahead.

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I believe that working with Master Ilero we can create a better path for goods to travel on

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Ahhhh

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] well we would need 1,000 GP for the initial investment

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Better than the very expensive road we are currently building?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] That path is important

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] it does create a faster way to reach the edge of your holdings

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Perhaps if Master Ilero were to give you a plan for what he would like?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] for the eastern border?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] If it creates more income in trade then it is a good investment

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] fishing can bring in more trade

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That would be fine

[Branwyn (Lisa)] That is all I hope

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] and I believe he has acquaintances that are in Estates that could take advantage of such things

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) coughs, Lady Thistle?

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) sighs

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I am sorry Countess, she is rarely here

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I had hoped she could speak with the forest creatures

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I will find other ways of dealing with that

[Carissa] (sorry sorry my cue again?)

[Carissa] (wasn't sure if she was there or with Shur)

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] (your choice)

[TMO] I am away from the keyboard.

Thistle (Carissa) pokes head through door, "Did I hear my name?"

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Ahhh Yes Thistle

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] You have some control over the forest?

[Thistle (Carissa)] No no it's LADY Thistle.

[Thistle (Carissa)] Uhh yeah! Sure? Sure!

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) grins Lady Thistle, the guide of the forest?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Then I leave it in your hands

Thistle (Carissa) glances at her hands

[Thistle (Carissa)] Okay...?

[Thistle (Carissa)] Leave what? I don't see anything.

[TMO] I am back at the keyboard.

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] We have gotten word that there there are new " slippery soft hasty nasty quick goblins " that need to be redirected

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I am not certain but Jilly said that is what her friend called them

[Thistle (Carissa)] Goblins? Does Ancien means like GOBLIN goblins or like the human goblins

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I am certain that I do not know and you CANNOT ask Jilly right now, she is cooking and she is out of range of Branwyn's ears and needs to stay that way

Thistle (Carissa) raises brow

Thistle (Carissa) sucks in a breath

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Also , looking at Branwyn and Thistle, exactly who is Acien?

Thistle (Carissa) about to yell for Jilly then stops

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I have heard the name but never seen the person at the Estate

[Thistle (Carissa)] The old tree guy, duhhh.

[Thistle (Carissa)] And if he doesn't want to see you, that's on you.

[Thistle (Carissa)] Sometimes he doesn't want to see people because people are, um, people.

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] You are not people?

[Thistle (Carissa)] No, I'm Thistle!

[Thistle (Carissa)] And you're, well...

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Aaaa well yes that is true

Thistle (Carissa) gestures in his direction

[Thistle (Carissa)] ...you

[Thistle (Carissa)] I guess I can go ask him what he means.... or maybe Kel has seen something, but I'm still mad at him. Ummm.... okay! I can do this. Yeah. I can prove to Shi I can watch things while she's gone!

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] This Acien is working with some gnomes? and the eastern edges of the Estate new Qui Fen apparently need to be looked at?

[Thistle (Carissa)] Ooh is he calling the gnomes goblins??

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] It is not very clear

[Thistle (Carissa)] Well they can't have the forest. Those gnomes need to gnome out of there.

[Thistle (Carissa)] Wait NEW Qui Fen?

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] My understanding is that the gnomes have a space to the west of the Manor

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] They are allowed to be there

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Foto was speaking for them?

Thistle (Carissa) shrugs and looks at Branwyn

[Thistle (Carissa)] Gnome anything about gnomes?

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Yes I know Foto has been working with them,

[Branwyn (Lisa)] It would good of you to see what Acien wants and then we can see what we can do

Thistle (Carissa) nods

[Thistle (Carissa)] I can't understand him as well but I'll do my best!

[Branwyn (Lisa)] You will do fine

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Acien likes you

Thistle (Carissa) beams

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] SO Thistle will deal with the Acien goblins and I will send a message to the Governor about the village problem

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] may I go to see to the kitchens and a mid-day meal?

[Thistle (Carissa)] LADY Thistle

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Of course!

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] I am sorry I misspoke before

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] Thistle

Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master) looks at her

[Steward Nevin Ognorn (Master)] and then leaves

Thistle (Carissa) looks right back at him

Thistle (Carissa) mutters, "Poophead."

Johan the Apprentice (Master) shifts

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] Now that you are back I will guess that you have a new assignment for me?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Would you like a research assignment?

Johan the Apprentice (Master) smiles

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] Yes that would be a very nice change

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Can you see if you can find any stories or word on a magical item that can restore one's constitution?

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] I will search the library

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] is there a particular goal?

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Thank you.

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Sundown died on this last trip and when Kenna raised him he lost so much of his health that he is no longer fit to serve in The Brotherhood

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] Hmmmm

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I told him we could see what we could do

[Branwyn (Lisa)] And magic items tend to get spoken of. There might be a story about one out there somewhere

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (she *really* doesn't want him lurking around. ;) )

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] If we were to find a way to restore his vitality would that allow him to be a Brother again?

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] I will research how to restore his vitality

[Branwyn (Lisa)] I believe so. Paladins have certain powers and abilities. If his were restored I see no reason why not

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] but I am not certain I know if that will repair his bond with the Brotherhood

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] It is a noble request

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Try to look for magical items. There is an enhancement spell but the cost is too great for the caster

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] I will do my best of course

[Thistle (Carissa)] Oh! Oh! I know how to help him! Shur told me once. We just need to first find a stick.

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] Ahhh

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] there may be something in the legends

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] I will search for any records of the Brotherhood

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] and who has been there,

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] who has served

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Lady Thistle, in this case I do not believe a stick will be enough

Branwyn (Lisa) smiles

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] and what they might have found

Thistle (Carissa) grins

[Branwyn (Lisa)] Good idea Johan

[Thistle (Carissa)] Are you sure? Shur said that paladins carried them, er, in places.

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (if Brer were there, he'd be chuckling)

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] (and sending TMO to read and build on the wiki)

[Johan the Apprentice (Master)] grins

[Master] and so we seem to be good for this b ranch of characters?

[Lisa] think so

[Carissa] Multiple branches

[Master] you have two new adventures, the disappearing village that you are referring to the Protectorate group

[Carissa] But yes

[Master] and some goblin issues to take care of

[Master] Those will be online stories as you want to explore I will not do those during game sessions

[Lisa] the Enhance spell is 8th level and gives a 1d4 CON drain to the caster permanently to give 1 CON pt. to the recipient - so that is a no :)

[Master] yeah that is a hard choice to make

[Brer Necholas (TMO)] (AND A MAGIC FUCKING ROAD!)

[Lisa] lol

[Carissa] That seems... what?? Why is that even a spell?

[Carissa] Oh you're missing a finger? Let me cut off my whole arm to restore your finger!

[Master] What can you give/pay to a high level caster to get them to sacrifice that for Sundown

[TMO] Because wizards usually have many CON points to spare. A hardy breed, wizards

[Carissa] Just give them Sundown

[Lisa] LOL

[Master] lol

[Master] When we pick up next week back north of the fishing village for the group that is camping then heading west back to Skull Church

[Master] You did get through some nice world building things tonight

[Lisa] sounds good

[Carissa] Yep

[Carissa] If that's all for tonight, then good night :)

[Lisa] yes

[Lisa] Goodnight!

[Master] and we demonstrated that TMO can think in multiple languages

[Master] night all

[TMO] good night

[Lisa] I need to walk around

[Carissa] English and "English"

[Lisa] Goodnight

[Carissa] Night!

Lisa has left the game on Fri Mar 05 23:28:54 EST 2021

Carissa has left the game on Fri Mar 05 23:28:54 EST 2021

[TMO] aright, so Brotherhood history

[Master] grins

[TMO] I'm game for writing some of it, but do you want me to write snippets, or large chunks, and you parse out snippets?

[TMO] and if I write snippets, how much or how many?

[Master] you can write it out on the site

[TMO] and if large chunks for you to parse out piecemeal, put them on the wiki in public, or send to you in private?

[Master] and then I will edit if I see a need

[TMO] well, anything I put on the site will become part of the lore, regardless of how well Johan researches. So anything there will become known.

[Master] nods

[Master] it will be good

[TMO] which is why I haven't put any of Brer's history there

[Master] It will be known

[Master] if that is Truth is a different issue

[Master] see Everyone Knows as a story arc

[TMO] k, next Brotherhood question: how successful would you say they are? Have they killed many vampires over the decades, or is each mission usually a suicide mission with no survivors, and the Order survives by rapid recruitment.

[TMO] granted, it takes time for them to locate, plan, and attempt to eliminate a vampire lord

[Master] Rapid Recruitment is not actually a thing as Paladins are rare and few and far between

[TMO] so turnover cannot be quick

[Master] but pairs of Brothers have been successful in finding pockets of undead and eliminating them

[Master] and I would say 2 or 3 vampires have been killed

[TMO] so they hunt for more than just vampires?

[Master] that may not mean eliminated, Killed as in stabbed, they disappear into mist and then do the Brothers say they are slain or are they just reincorporating someplace else?

[Master] yes, the Brotherhood is trying to eliminate the Undead Threat

[Master] the Vampires are the ultimate goal

[Master] but that is why two Brothers years ago sent the Dragonslayers to tackle Red Cloak at Skull Church because Necromancers are always a problem

[TMO] okay, I've got a few ideas.

[Master] good

[Master] have fun with it

[TMO] poke me with reminders too

[Master] I will

[Master] It is something to work on over time

[TMO] give me an average of how many years it is between each new recruit joining the Order

[Master] 5 to 10

[TMO] perfect

[Master] Paladins are rare

[Master] Toybin for example is pure and good and ready but not able to meet the requirements

[Master] brb go do what you need

[Master] I am away from the keyboard.

[TMO] the Order does its own recruiting now, right? The Queen hasn't assigned new members in a long time.

[TMO] especially not *this* queen

[Master] I am back at the keyboard.

[Master] correct for This Queen

[TMO] next question: does the whole Order share Brer's reluctance to share details? Or do they trumpet their successes in public freely?

[TMO] not sure how much of an outlier Brer is

[TMO] I know he is farther out there on the keeping his identity hidden than most of them

[Master] I would say yes they are reticent to share too much that would be bragging and not in the lane of humble Paladin

[TMO] but they don't necessarily keep their activities secret, just don't shout about it?

[Master] right

[Master] up to this point ever Brother the group has encountered has given them tasks

[TMO] for pay, or just 'go do this;

[Master] Redfern Lake seems to be a place they are comfortable in saying is ok

[Master] just go do this

[Master] favor for favor

[TMO] what favors have the DS asked in return?

[Master] healing, cure disease

[TMO] what other tasks have the Order given besides Red Cloak?

[Master] none so far

[TMO] do you remember the name of the Brother that ... "tortured?" whathisname at Redfern Lake?

[Master] not off the top of my head

[TMO] np, I'll try to find it

[Master] but Old man Miller would be the key person at Redfern Lake

[TMO] hokay

[Master] Thank you Sir

[Master] have a great weekend

[TMO] shur t'ing

[Master] stay safe

[TMO] same to you

[Master] and warm

[TMO] yeah, we're back to warm again

[Master] good

[Master] soon to safe we hope

[TMO] and I got my 2nd dose on Wed, so I should be as safe as possible in a couple weeks

[Master] EXCELLENT

[Master] congrats

[Master] Very glad

[Master] HUGS

[TMO] yeah, me too. but can't relax either.

[Master] sadly no

[TMO] gotta keep keeping on

[Master] I expect June for me at the earliest

[Master] and Masks until 2022

[TMO] Florida and Texas... we picked a charming couple of states to live in

[Master] grins

[Master] Just need the right amount of money to go to the right people

[TMO] that's what I've heard about your governor. ours has a different set of problems

[Master] sad but true

[Master] have a great night

[Master] have fun writing up things

[TMO] you too

TMO has left the game on Sat Mar 06 00:00:28 EST 2021

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