Chat Log - 2022 06 17 - Searching for Alexandria - Formatted - Chat
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The time is 6:00 PM
you are north along the Dry Road
Just outside of the Medipop Estates
It is approaching evening
you are looking for a place to stay the night
Raelynn: Wherever is less dirty. Do you think a farm would have an extra bed?
Indigo: Have you ever been to a small farm Raelynn?
Raelynn: I try not to remember...
Indigo: Unless you pay them they won't be giving you their beds and they will be sleeping with us in the barn with the animals
Raelynn: I've met some very nice farmers before, but never with such a big group.
Licornah: I can take first watch
Talwin: I'll join you
Raelynn: So on the road? At least the city will have an inn...
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 15]
Licornah: [SKILL] Observation (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 17]
Raelynn: Licornah, have you camped before?
Talwin: Patrols back and forth every ten minutes or so, but pauses to chat as the watch progresses
Raelynn: And Talwin, is that sword still talking to you?
Talwin: Talking to compatriots
Talwin: Grips handle tightly. The leather guard squeaks a bit
Talwin: Indeed he does
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: We have fine conversations
Licornah: [SKILL] Observation (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 5] [d20 = 20]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Observation [d20 = 13]
Raelynn: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 14]
Licornah: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 14]
Raelynn: Is it still... evil?
Raelynn: Because I'm still prettttty sure it's evil.
Talwin: Raises eyebrows
Talwin: Evil?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I AM NOT EVIL
Raelynn: Um, yes. Didn't you say it wanted to slaughter everything to do... something or another?
Talwin: Mutters “Calm down, calm down”
Raelynn: Good people don't say that.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: If a group of giants attempted genocide against everyone YOU knew, you'd be a little bloodthirsty for them too. Stupid elves.
Raelynn: Er, sword. Or whatever it is. He is? She?
Raelynn: Are you... muttering to yourself?
Licornah: Continues her patrolling wishing it was a bit warmer
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 7] [d20 = 20]
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Keep an eye on the other elf, friend. She is a shifty one
Talwin: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 5) [FAILURE by 14] [d20 = 19]
Raelynn: leans over to Licornah, “Do YOU think that sword is evil?”
Licornah: :: shrugs thoughtfully :: Swords usually have a mind of their own and sometimes people get trapped, but mostly, yes, I think they are evil
Talwin: Rolls eyes
Raelynn: All swords or just that one?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Idiot elves
Talwin: Bloodthirsty maybe, but not necessarily evil
Raelynn: Er, how can bloodthirsty be NOT evil?
Licornah: :: whispers :: that one for sure... I don't think every sword is
Raelynn: Unless you're a leech?
Raelynn: No offense.
Raelynn: nods in agreement to Licornah
Raelynn: So... um, are there usually barricades already... set up when you camp?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: We know nothing about the sneaky purple one. Perhaps she is evil and deflecting?
Licornah: Where I come from, the only thing set up is the altars
Licornah: :: points for Talwin :: Are you used to seeing these along this road?
Raelynn: There's.... something piled under them...
Talwin: “Sneaky purple one?” Guffaws despite himself, choking off the words only after they leave his mouth
Raelynn : [Translation] I'm starting to question if HE'S right in the head now.
Licornah : [Translation] He does seem to be quite cozy with the sword as his companion
Talwin: Sorry Licornah. I didn't mean anything by it. My sword said something I didn’t think I would ever hear
Raelynn : [Translation] Yes, maybe too much so. It's hard to tell if he's talking to himself or the sword, although perhaps it's the same?
Licornah [W Comm]: :: shrug :: Your sword can think as it wishes... I'm fine just the same
Licornah : [Translation] Friendship and madness where swords like that are concerned can happen for sure
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Does your culture not find it rude to speak in a language one does not understand when they are perfectly able to speak in yours?
Talwin: Er...what was that about a barricade?
Talwin: Ignoring Reven for the moment, trying to salvage the situation
Licornah [W Comm]: :: points again :: This thing... is it normal for this are?
Raelynn : [Translation] As long as he doesn't go completely mad. I'm not sure I can cure that. Can you? You're quite skilled at the healing arts.
Talwin: Frown for real.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Are these elves really necessary? Perhaps we should... send them away.
Raelynn [W Comm]: And the things piled under?
Talwin: Now that you say that.....
Talwin: Hesitates. “Stay here for a moment would you? I'll check it out”
Human, drummer: RAT A TAT RAT A TAT TAT
Licornah : [Translation] Oh, I do seem to be more healing that I'm used to since I met with this group, usually I'm focusing on talking to animals and making friends
Licornah : [Translation] Stay here? For a moment? Where are we going to go?
Licornah [W Comm]: Okay
Raelynn : [Translation] Oh yes I... oh what was that?
Talwin: Do you hear that?
Human, drummer: RAT A TAT RAT A TAT TAT
Talwin: Smack talk me later. Do you hear that....odd noise?
Raelynn: looks around without proficient observation
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 8]
Licornah [W Comm]: :: pauses to listen ::
Talwin spots two humans walking up the road
Talwin: Gestures to Licornah
Talwin: That way. Two humans
Raelynn: Do they look nice?
Licornah [W Comm]: :: turns and tries to look in the distance around the campfire ::
Human, drummer: RAT A TAT RAT A TAT TAT
Talwin: I have no idea. I'll head them off. Be ready for anything though
Raelynn: Are they heading this way? You don't want to get too far.
Talwin: I won't attack unless I have to. But be wary in case they fell me
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: caution friend... they would not be making such noise if they were afraid of our group of brave people and raggedy elves
Raelynn: And maybe... um, I can come with you. You aren't, mmm, always great with words.
Talwin: shakes head to both
Licornah [W Comm]: :: readies her lance ::
Talwin: I’m not leaving the area, just keeping an eye out.
Licornah [W Comm]: :: stays in the campsite radius to guard the sleeping ::
Talwin: Nods to Licornah
Human, drummer: RAT A TAT RAT A TAT TAT
Talwin: Thanks. We'll see what's going on. We'll run back if you shout
Raelynn: Oh we should head them off. They'll wake everyone at this rate!
Youtargim: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 3]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 1]
Indigo: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 7]
Talwin: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 11]
So the drumming wakes everyone up in the camp
Indigo: What is happening??
Thistle: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 11]
Indigo: sits up and looks around
Talwin: Some dumbass human is walking down the lane and drumming a drum. Two humans. I didn’t want to confront them and leave the confines of the camp
Raelynn: Ah darn. Sorry, Indigo! Some drummer is coming... we're about to head him off.
Zayden: [CHECK] Constitution (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 9]
Human, drummer: RAT A TAT RAT A TAT TAT
Raelynn: Come on, Talwin.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Zayden, why are you playing drums in the middle of the night?
Raelynn: HEY! You two! Stop that!
Talwin: No. Not so far
Talwin: STOP Raelynn
Farmer, Human: Hello there,
Farmer, Human: You are out late
Raelynn: As are you, good sir. Why are you drumming up a storm?
Talwin: Grunts
Human, drummer: Told you it was a good idea to make noise so we would not surprise anyone
Human, drummer: Never know what someone will do when they are surprised
Talwin: Cocks head
Indigo: Two people? I'm going back to sleep
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Careful, it might be a trick
Human, drummer: We are searching for a good spot to set up camp
Raelynn: Mm, true, but some of our companions are unhappy and you never know what unhappy people do, either. Not that they'll do anything if you're not bad people!
Indigo: puts his cloak over his head to try to stop the noise
Human, drummer: We are with Voldomer's Fabulous Circus
Farmer, Human: Everyone is surprised to see the Circus
Raelynn: A circus! Oh how wonderful! Is it just... you two?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: VOLDOMER definitely sounds evil
Farmer, Human: Oh no, we are getting things set up
Talwin: Talwin is clearly at a loss at what the fudge to do with these two idiots
Raelynn: Set up where?
Talwin: Examines the surrounding areas carefully, as Raelynn speaks. Watching for signs of trickery
Zayden ignores what's going on
Human, drummer: Yes it is a wonderful Circus, maybe you should join us tomorrow
Licornah [W Comm]: Voldomer's?
Talwin: Mentally “Reven, don't suppose you can sense anything...cause I got nothing other than a desire to strangle a peasant”
Bixi Fizzlebang: sits up and listens to make sure everything is ok
Human, drummer: They are following along behind, we will scout out a campsite to set up in
Raelynn: Where is your destination?
Human, drummer: The Open Road!
Human, drummer: DUM DUM DUM DUM
Raelynn: HEY!
Raelynn: Shhhh!!!
Raelynn: You'll wake everyone!
Raelynn: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 3]
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: I sense nothing in particular, but if there is a whole group coming up behind them... well... reinforcements...
Talwin: This is the Dry Road...
Human, drummer: We want to make sure no one is surprised by us coming
Human, drummer: Cannot be too careful out here in the wild lands
Raelynn: Yes yes, but you need sleep. And my companions need sleep.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: They may be trying to lull us into a false sense of security
Farmer, Human: Hefts his pitchfork, We need to move along, they have this spot already claimed
Raelynn: And they cannot sleep if you keep drumming. Shouldn't you have made camp by now?
Farmer, Human: Thank you!
Farmer, Human: That was my point two hours ago!
Farmer, Human: points to Raelynn, Listen to the nice lady
Talwin: On the opposite end of that logic, we've passed several highway trolls that would be on the lookout for loud noises. I won't of course bother you good folk, but there might be more.
Raelynn: You could, um, maybe camp here? If you keep drumming, you'll attract something.
Raelynn: And if you attract something to you, you might to us as well.
Farmer, Human: Yes please
Talwin: Mentally slaps hand to forehead
Talwin: In painful agony that she offered
Farmer, Human: We can camp over there under the trees, away from your group
Human, drummer: I could continue for a while
Raelynn: Yes I think that'll be okay. Right Talwin?
Raelynn: NO! No drumming!
Human, drummer: to make sure we drive off any remaining animals in the area
Talwin: Grits out. “Delighted”
Raelynn: Talwin will scare them away himself!
Licornah [W Comm]: :: squints :: We want to talk to the animals
Licornah [W Comm]: So no need to scare them away
Zayden: whispers are these guys gonna keep yappin?
Raelynn: Yes! The nice ones Licornah can talk to and the mean ones Talwin will scare away.
Raelynn: OH!
Farmer, Human: Wow, you two are Elves aren't you
Raelynn: I'm Raelynn, by the way. What's your names?
Farmer, Human: I mean I have heard of them, but never thought I would see one
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: This elf has no shame
Farmer, Human: Unlike dwarves, everyone knows they are a myth
Raelynn: Well we aren't too common in this area, but we DO exist.
Licornah [W Comm]: Yes, I am an elf
Farmer, Human: WOW
Raelynn: Oh! I met a dwarf before! Not sure what he's up to lately, though...
Licornah [W Comm]: :: squints again :: A... myth?
Farmer, Human: Say something please?
Talwin: Mentally. “Yes, but neither do we when the situation calls for it.”
Licornah [W Comm]: Where do you hail from?
Farmer, Human: No no I mean like an Elf
Talwin: Wut
Raelynn: If we do, will you stop that incessant drumming so we can all sleep?
Farmer, Human: I promise I will not drum at all
Raelynn : [Translation] You better keep that promise.
Farmer, Human: dreamy smile, that is beautiful
Farmer, Human: What did you say?
Licornah : [Translation] These two are nutters
Raelynn: That you better keep your promise.
Raelynn: smiles
Raelynn: Licornah said similar.
Farmer, Human: Oh promise
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: this is stupid. Perhaps we should see what is over near that barricade. Perhaps a wild animal is stuck there that would make a good dinner. Aren't you hungry, friend? I remember how good food used to be...
Farmer, Human: smile and shivers
Talwin: Mentally to Reven. “Don't suppose in your wonderful batch of skills you can translate this for me? I despise not knowing what other people are saying.”
Raelynn: Well go ahead and make your camp. Will your friends be too far behind? You haven't told us your names yet.
Farmer, Human: We can go camp in the trees over here on the opposite side of the road, just until we need to move along,
Farmer, Human: I am Fredrick, this is Bongo
Licornah [W Comm]: Sounds good ... .pleasant dreams
Raelynn: Very nice to meet you.
Human, drummer: Tap Tap Tap
Human, drummer: Nice to meet you
Talwin: Eyes the Drummer Sticks, as if fantasizing sticking them....
Talwin: Nice to meet you too.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Sorry, friend, I am nothing but a sword right now. If ever you can find a release me, I might have skills I have forgotten and would be glad to lend you any aid I could. You have been loyal and true, and I will always return that.
Raelynn: We'll let our friends know you're here when they take over watch. If you need anything, let us know.
They both retreat over to the shelter of the trees
They are far enough away they cannot hear what you are talking about in a normal tone of voice
Talwin: Mentally Chuckles: “No worries. Besides, you are perfect just as you are. Unless of course you want out. We could always make that work. I'm not that big a bastard. Yeah...let's go check out the barricade. Now it's going to bother me until I look”
Licornah [W Comm]: :: lets out a low whistle :: Whew, that was an interaction
Raelynn: returns to camp
Michael (Talwin): Nods. “Call if you need anything. We don't know anything yet”
Raelynn: Oh, they seem harmless. Maybe not smart, but harmless.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: And don't forget about the purple one. I suspect she is hiding something
Talwin: Begins pawing through the clumps with his gloves
Talwin quickly finds several human skulls
Licornah [W Comm]: :: pauses :: Umm, if that's a grave site, is it wise to dig those remains up
Talwin: Mentally: “Everyone is hiding something. I wouldn't worry to much about ....what the fuck?”
Talwin: Turns to Licornah
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: This is not good. I recommend questioning that Bongo to see what he knows about it. I suspect they are playing dumb
Raelynn: Ummm are they.... fresh?
Talwin: Wake everyone up, we're moving. Keep them quiet please. I'll help get the wagon hitched. We can see if Rae wants to warn their friends
Talwin: Shakes head
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: separate the two. Do not let them get their story straight before you can question them
Talwin: It doesn’t matter. I've purged one necromancers work, I have no desire to ever see one again
Talwin: Indigo might be annoyed at me, but he won't judge to harshly. Let's move
Raelynn: We can't move now. The horses are asleep, we have the circus act nearby.,
Licornah [W Comm]: But our spellcasters...
Talwin: Rae, do you want me to run and warn your new friends?
Talwin: Grumbles in frustration.
Raelynn: We don't know WHY they're there.
Talwin: Sigh
Bixi Fizzlebang: Everyone is already awake, those darn drums could have woken the ghosts
Talwin: Shrugs
Talwin: OK. Then you can weigh in
Talwin: Heres' a large amount of human skulls here. Want to move on or go back to sleep?
Thistle: LET ME SLEEP.
Thistle: rolls over and attempts to fall back asleep
Talwin: Eyes Rae
Licornah [W Comm]: :: pauses to pray for those in the grave and hope they were sent to a restful destination ::
Talwin: Shrugs. “Fine by me. One of us should keep an eye on this area though periodically. I'll take a double shift tonight”
Bixi Fizzlebang: I would also like to go back to sleep. What kind of circus did they say is coming? And how far behind? Maybe we could make friends with some animals before we take off tomorrow
Raelynn: I think we keep watch like we are. We don't know their story. Maybe it's a grave. Maybe some hobgoblins will try to attack you.
Raelynn: You can go on watch with Thistle if it makes you feel better. I'm sure Indigo can take care of himself.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: The little one is almost as stupid as the elves
Talwin: Oh dear god. Please don't ever say that within his earshot. He might get ideas
Raelynn: shrugs
Raelynn: But he can. Mostly. Not his appearance, but fighting, sure!
Talwin: Grumbles one last time in frustration, but at a loss, just decides to walk away and keep patrolling
Bixi Fizzlebang: After we've been here for awhile, we will all need your help with appearances Rae
Raelynn: smiles
Raelynn: And I'll be happy to help!
Raelynn: Oh, I actually meant to give Howard some wrinkle cream I made him. Six years was rough on his skin.
Indigo: gets up and grabs his weapons for watch
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm going back to sleep. Wake me when it's my turn.
Raelynn: Indigo, there's some spotters for a circus camping in those trees nearby. And some human skulls under the barricades.
Licornah [W Comm]: :: waves :: Night all -- mind the farmers across the way with the Circus on their drum
Bixi Fizzlebang: glances at Talwin
Talwin: Gives a quick overview to Indigo. Claps his shoulder. “Just kick me when you need something.”
Youtargim: So Rae, is all well? Should I watch for anything?
Indigo: It was a circus?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Or if I'm not needed, I'm fine with sleeping the whole night through
Raelynn: Talwin isn't happy about the skulls and wanted to move. So you might want to keep an eye on... er, both of them.
Talwin: Drops in bed
Talwin: It was something
Indigo: Okay Talwin. Get some rest
Talwin: Grumbles
Zayden: Sleep well
Raelynn: Not a WHOLE circus. Just two to make camp for the rest. Who might be behind them...?
Indigo: Are the skulls moving or talking?
Youtargim: How big is a whole circus?
Talwin: Just falls on the bedroll, too wary to get truly comfortable
Raelynn: shrugs
Talwin: Grips sword and rolls over
Raelynn: Only those two have showed up so far.
Raelynn: The skulls haven't done anything.
Raelynn: Except freak Talwin out.
Zayden: what did you think of them?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Be careful. If this circus is not a true circus, they might cast a spell to turn your friends against you and they will murder you in your sleep. I have no desire to battle wills with a new companion.
Talwin: Mentally: “Sometimes I wonder how we all are still alive Reven.”
Indigo: Then we'll probably be fine
Youtargim: That does not seem to be big enough to be a circus, even with the skulls included
Raelynn: Anyways, I need my beauty rest. Good night!
Raelynn: Good luck!
Indigo: Bixi can look for ghost heads on her watch
Bixi Fizzlebang: Goodnight
Indigo: Goodnight!
Zayden: night!
Raelynn: Oh and drummer PROMISED not to drum so if he breaks his promise, um, do something.
Talwin: Mentally: “You offering to ‘take watch?’ snickers good naturedly to Reven.”
Bixi Fizzlebang: Gosh, I hope the ghosts aren't disembodied heads... that would be sad
Zayden: Noted
Youtargim: Who promised not to drum?
Zayden: the drummer boys
Indigo: Those guys in the trees I guess
Indigo: I don't see them
Youtargim: Should we go find them?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Yes, put me somewhere safe, where I can see what is going on and protect you.
Zayden: there were 2 of them, woke us all up
Youtargim: I slept through it all
Zayden: with their drums, an obnoxious instrument to be sure
Youtargim: On ship you learn to sleep through noises
Youtargim: except bells
Zayden: what about bells?
Zayden: or what's so special about bells?
Youtargim: When you hear a bell ring you know it is important
Youtargim: so you react quick
Talwin: Mentally: “I was kidding Reven. But, if you want, I'll just keep you unsheathed on the bedroll”
Zayden: Hmmm good to know
Youtargim: Have you ever been on a ship at sea?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: you might as well put me away to rest then. I can't see anything from here.
Youtargim: Indigo? You are an Admiral right? have you been to sea?
Zayden: I have! Not under great circumstances though
Talwin: Mentally Chuckles
Talwin: Puts on top of chest and faces upward. Grips pommel. “At least you'll see if I'm about to be stabbed”
Talwin: Drifts off
Indigo: In rivers and lakes yes
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: If I see it about to happen, I will scream as loud as I can
Zayden: This Talwin is a noisy sleeper...
Youtargim: Where were you going Zayden?
Indigo: Yeah he worries a lot
Youtargim: Lakes are good sailing sometimes Indigo
Youtargim: Why do you think Talwin is so worried?
Youtargim: Is he afraid of clowns?
Zayden: childhood memories really, in good times when I still had a family, we'd sail the local lake on our days off
Zayden: We once had 4 generations on a single sail. it's crazy to think how much of that has passed without me since I've been away...
Indigo: Do you want to go home?
Youtargim: It is strange to be gone so long, but not be that long, you know?
Zayden: I think there's a part of me that wants to go home, and that's the part I need to let go of
Zayden: and yes, they're older but they're not gone
Youtargim: What do you think of as home now Zayden?
Zayden: where my boots touch the ground, instrument in hand, and free air in my lungs
Youtargim: Grins
Zayden: And where do you call home Youtargim, if I may ask?
Youtargim: Indigo is Dragon Fen home for you? I do not think I have seen a halfling living alone before
Indigo: That's a good thing!
Indigo: Oh yes. For a long time now
Youtargim: My Princess is waiting for me I hope
Indigo: I went home a while ago and it was nice but didn't feel like home any more
Indigo: Did you write her?
Youtargim: I did write a letter but I know it will take a long time to get there,
Youtargim: unless the Countess takes it herself
Indigo: What was that scroll you got from the elves? Was it magic?
Youtargim: (huge grin) It is a boat
Zayden: Post service isn't what it used to be
Youtargim: Well sort of a boat
Indigo: Huh???
Indigo: A paper boat?
Youtargim: Yes
Youtargim: only for two but still a boat
Youtargim: that folds up into your pocket
Zayden: Sounds like a handy boat
Indigo: Maybe you can take Raelynn for a boat ride
Youtargim: That is a very good idea
Youtargim: when we get to a lake
Youtargim: maybe some music
Youtargim: percussion,
Zayden: I mean there could be other people who like boat rides too you know...
Youtargim: wind
Zayden: Plus I come with music
Indigo: laughs
Indigo: Take Zayden for a boat ride too!
Youtargim: Thank you Indigo that is a very good idea
Youtargim: But Zayden, who did you leave behind?
Youtargim: It must be really hard for how long you were gone
Youtargim: How many years was it?
Zayden: Yes...
Zayden: it IS hard
Zayden: one makes plans
Zayden: and god laughs
Indigo: Maybe that's why Branwyn hates planning
Indigo: What plans did you have?
Zayden: The usual really
Zayden: to get on that boat and to kiss the girl
Zayden: to have the little ones run around while I play my music in the back, something smelling good out the kitchen
Youtargim: Grins the salt air, the wind at your back, and a fat merchant ship on the horizon
Zayden: but turns out that was my brother's destiny, not mine
Youtargim: OH
Youtargim: That is not where I thought you were going
Zayden: I was gone for so long
Zayden: excuse me I get emotional
Indigo: I'm sorry. You could still do that some day with some one
Youtargim: Yes, it must be hard but we all start over
Zayden: It just seemed to happen so quick, to see their children so grown
Zayden: But yes you are right
Zayden: each day the sun rises
Youtargim: Indigo? Are you married?
Zayden: AND I look way better than they do right now
Youtargim: Do you have kids?
Youtargim: Laughs with Zayden
Indigo: We'll be on a boat with a bunch of girls soon so I am sure you could kiss one of them if you wanted to
Indigo: No I don't have any.
Zayden: Only if you'll be my lobster
Indigo: I had a girl friend for a long time but she was human so that wasn't going to happen and then she died
Youtargim: I am sorry
Indigo: I don't know if I'll have a girlfriend again
Youtargim: How long do halflings live? Is it like Elves that live past several human wives?
Indigo: It's okay. I'm better about it now
Zayden: It sounds like you had some nice time together, though
Indigo: Longer than humans but nowhere close to as long as elves
Indigo: Yes I'll miss her on the ship. She used to chant to keep the rowers in time
Indigo: Everyone loved it!
Indigo: laughs
Youtargim: Do you remember what she would chant? I could do some of them
Indigo: I'll try to remember some
Youtargim: Do you think we should check on those two people from earlier?
Youtargim: do you really think they are from a circus?
Zayden: I don't, I subscribe to the school of it ain't broke...
Indigo: Nah! Why bother them if they aren't bothering us?
Zayden: I don't know I meant to say duh
Indigo: Yup Zayden!
Indigo: grins
Youtargim: I like being near the fire
Zayden: Me too
Indigo: Wanna play dice? I have some coppers from the hobgoblins. We could bet
Zayden: Firelight makes people look more attractive you know
Zayden: bet what?
Indigo: Does it?
Indigo: coppers
Indigo: digs in his pockets and pulls out a handful
Zayden: Sure, if money is your thing?
Zayden: Or we could truth or dare it...
Indigo: It's not worth much
Indigo: Never played that
Youtargim: I am .... hmmmm what do you have to dare?
Youtargim: Tell me how you play that Zayden
Zayden: Well back in school we'd usually dare kisses...
Youtargim: I always did it with a knife
Zayden: But it could be anything obviously, not sure it's as fun though
Indigo: I don't want to kiss you
Zayden: And truth is truth, we reveal all our secrets
Youtargim: Are you sure Indigo? He looks better by the firelight
Indigo: laughs
Zayden: Then go for truth
Indigo: Okay
Indigo: Truth?
Zayden: This is some good looking firelight yall
Youtargim: You go first Zayden ask away
Zayden: Ok Indigo, out of the group, who do you have a secret crush on?
Youtargim: Huh
Indigo: Ummm no one
Zayden: Ah Mr. cool doesn't have a crush on anybody?
Indigo: I used to kind of like Jilly but then she went and got married and had 4 kids so I guess that's not ever going to happen
Indigo: But she isn't here anyway
Zayden: Cool cool
Youtargim: I can see that Jilly is cute
Zayden: Do you think crushes ever fade?
Zayden: Yea I heard good things about Jilly
Indigo: They can change I think
Zayden: The other Bards were saying
Zayden: Is it the same crush that changes?
Indigo: Saying what?
Indigo: Well when you know for sure that Jilly only whacks you with a spoon because you aren't eating enough vegetables and not because she like you I think the crush changes
Youtargim: Violence is not a way to show affection
Indigo: Not for Jilly
Indigo: grins
Zayden: From what I hear, Jilly could whack me with a spoon anytime she likes
Indigo: She only hits people with a spoon that she likes
Youtargim: OK so Zayden.... Have you ever robbed someone?
Zayden: Of their better judgement? Absolutely
Zayden: of their belongings? Never
Youtargim: Laughs
Indigo: laughs
Indigo: Have you Youtargim?
Indigo: You're a pirate?
Youtargim: Certainly, I am, or was, a pirate
Youtargim: It is, or at least was my job
Zayden: How is that possible? I've yet to hear once go “Arrrrgh”
Indigo: Did you ever kidnap people and sell them?
Zayden: I've been on the wrong side of that equation
Indigo: Me too
Youtargim: I have never taken slaves
Zayden: Hey you think those drummer boys are making out right now?
Youtargim: That is wrong
Indigo: Yes it is
Youtargim: Hmmm, do you think that we would hear them?
Zayden: It's for sure a party foul
Zayden: the kidnapping/enslaving people, not the making out
Indigo: laughs again
Youtargim: I think making out is a pretty nice thing
Zayden: Good way to pass the time
Indigo: sighs
Indigo: Not sure when that's gonna happen again
Indigo: Time to sleep again!
Zayden: Night folks, sweet dreams
Indigo: wakes Bixi for watch
Indigo: Time to wake up Bixi
Zayden: Quick note for the next watch
Zayden: we think the drummer boys may be making out, just fyi
Indigo: Howard, get up!
Howard Plum: I'm up!
Zayden: gets into his sleeping compartment area
Howard Plum: Anything to know?
Bixi Fizzlebang: ugghhh
Zayden: Drummer boys may be making out
Zayden gets comfortable in sleeping area
Thistle: That's a weird thing to wake someone up with.
Zayden: you're telling me
Bixi Fizzlebang: what
Indigo: Stay away from the pile of skulls and there are two circus people sleeping on the other side of the road
Bixi Fizzlebang: I thought only one was a drummer. Are there more?
Thistle: Okay that sounds more reasonable.
Howard Plum: Skulls?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sorry, what about that sounds reasonable?
Howard Plum: Goodnight!
Zayden: night folks, good luck
Howard Plum: goes back to sleep
Thistle: shrugs
Thistle: HOWARD!
Thistle: No. You're on third watch.
Indigo: goes back to sleep
Bixi Fizzlebang: I was going to suggest checking on the visitors but... kind of sounds like I might not want to interrupt
Howard Plum: Sorry sorry
Howard Plum: I am very tired. Getting up now
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 9]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 16]
Thistle: Maybe run in place a bit. That'll wake you up.
Thistle: Oh! Or juggle some skulls. Can you juggle?
Howard Plum: I cannot juggle!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thistle you're a little more... macabre than the other elves
Howard Plum: I can whistle
Bixi Fizzlebang: I like it.
Howard Plum: [SKILL] Whistling/Humming [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 10]
Thistle: Okay so whistle while *attempting* to juggle.
Thistle: You have magic. You can cheat.
Thistle: Oh that's good Howard!
Howard Plum: It's too hard to concentrate on magic and hand eye coordination
Thistle: And I was raised, kind of sort of partially? By an elf. But I'm not an elf. Although I know Elvish! Sort of.
Thistle: Shi says I don't but I do.
Thistle: Sigh. What are going to do with you Howard? How are we going to impress the circus guys then?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh! Maybe it's just an accent or something, elves seem like they would be nitpicky about something like that
Howard Plum: Say something in elvish
Thistle: Nah I don't feel like it right now.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sorry for thinking you were an elf. You're just as pretty as them so I assumed.
Bixi Fizzlebang: shrugs
Thistle: Aww thanks!
Thistle: OH WAIT!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Do we need to impress the circus guys?
Thistle: Munedhis!
Howard Plum: You're a gypsy. You should be able to impress circus people
Thistle: See? I know elvish!
Howard Plum: You can read their fortunes
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sounded elvish to me!
Thistle: Yes, I can, but I shouldn't be the only one.
Thistle: Shi says I shouldn't say it, though. Apparently it's crude. But I remember those words best.
Thistle: shrugs
Howard Plum: Can you read my fortune?
Thistle: Of course!
Bixi Fizzlebang: OOooh, yes, would you read mine too?
Thistle: I can anyone's fortune. Except Brer. Once. His hand was WEIRD.
Howard Plum: holds out a hand
Thistle: Sure. I mean it won't be anything too in-depth but let's see...
Thistle: [SKILL] Fortune Telling [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 6] [d20 = 19]
Thistle: squints
Bixi Fizzlebang: But SHOULD we check up on our visitors first? I don't want to... interrupt whatever they're doing, but wouldn't it be polite to make sure they haven't been eaten by a giant or something?
Thistle: Howard, I see you asking Raelynn for hand cream in your future.
Thistle: You hands are... er, a bit... well they need better care.
Howard Plum: hand cr ...?
Howard Plum: Hmmm
Howard Plum: All right. Thank you
Thistle: Yeah yeah sure.
Howard Plum: You want to talk to the circus people Bixi?
Thistle: Uhhh, feel free to ask me again. Maybe once we're out of the Mist. You know, sunlight and angles of light and all.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um, not really...
Howard Plum: Oh I thought you wanted to
Thistle: Are they still alive?
Bixi Fizzlebang: No, I don't WANT to, I just wondered if we SHOULD
Bixi Fizzlebang: Very different things
Howard Plum: I don't know. You could sneak up on them and check maybe
Thistle: I mean one way to find out, right?
Thistle: walks off
Howard Plum: You are good at sneaking
Bixi Fizzlebang: I've never been in a group and had a watch before. I'm not sure what our responsibilities are here?
Thistle: [SKILL] Move Silently [PERCENT:Move Silently] (vs. Target 40) [SUCCESS by 16] [d100 = 24]
Thistle: [SKILL] Hide In Shadows [PERCENT:Hide In Shadows] (vs. Target 40) [SUCCESS by 5] [d100 = 35]
Howard Plum: Make sure no one attacks the camp is all
Thistle: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 35) [FAILURE by 34] [d100 = 69]
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, well that seems easy enough
Thistle: Sneaks over to where they gestured “that a way” for where they are supposed to be but no one there
Bixi Fizzlebang: Would you mind if I try to talk to any ghosts that might be hiding around here?
Thistle: returns
Howard Plum: Go right ahead
Thistle: Well, cool. Nothing there. You think they were actually ghosts?
Bixi Fizzlebang: perks up
Howard Plum: Indigo said there was a pile of skulls so maybe they would be there
Bixi Fizzlebang: Maybe!
Howard Plum: The circus people?
Howard Plum: Ghost circus?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are you there ghosts? It's me, Bixi. If any of you know why your skulls are here or know anything about the circus and would like to share, I'm here and ready to listen.
Thistle: I dunno. I went to where y'all keep point to and no one was there.
Howard Plum: watches
Thistle: [SKILL] Animal Noise [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 10]
Thistle: tries to make ghostly noises
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 7]
Thistle: I don't think that's how you summon ghosts, Bixi.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well how do you summon ghosts?
Thistle: I dunno. You should ask Rae or Branwyn. They can talk to ghosts.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ooooh, I will ask Rae tomorrow then
Thistle: Branwyn has her crystal ball. Rae has... um, I dunno. She was bragging about it... six years ago?? I don't know if she's actually done it before.
Howard Plum: Branwyn has hosted seances before
Thistle: But in the Mist...
Thistle: OH! Have you been to one, Howard?
Howard Plum: We used to have them in Dryads Lair when we were trying to find a murderer
Bixi Fizzlebang: Really! Who did she contact?
Howard Plum: Some people that used to live in the mansion we were staying at
Howard Plum: And some Buttercup lady who died at our fountain I think
Bixi Fizzlebang: The mansion Branwyn lives in now?
Thistle: Buttercup? Was she a horse?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ooooh, Buttercup is a lovely name
Bixi Fizzlebang: nods at Thistle
Howard Plum: No the one in Dryads Lair. We'll probably be there again when we get there
Bixi Fizzlebang: I knew a Buttercup horse once. She was a very nice horse.
Howard Plum: No this was a girl
Thistle: Huh, maybe a gypsy girl?
Howard Plum: I think she was lost. She died and was teleported to our house. It was strange. You never know who you will contact with those seances
Thistle: Maybe we can hold one again once we get there?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well I hope next time I will be invited! I would love to learn that!
Thistle: We should bug Rae about it unless Bran joins us once we get there.
Thistle: Although she might just cut and run
Bixi Fizzlebang: I will definitely ask!
BUT it is morning
The time is 6:00 AM
Zayden Yawns and stretches in his sleeping area compartment thingy
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: NO NOT THE CLOWNS!!!!
Thistle: Hey! I thought y'all said there were circus people in the trees?
Zayden: I said there were two drummer boys making out
Talwin: Jerks awake. “Clowns, what, what?” Grips Sword.
Thistle: Which is still a weird thing to say.
Thistle: Anyways, either you all lied or they aren't where you said they'd be.
Zayden: One must embrace the weird
Zayden: especially before coffee
Thistle: Nah, I get enough of that in life already.
Talwin: Looking like a heroin addicted badger who hasn't slept well
Zayden: such hostility, why would we lie?
Bixi Fizzlebang: What's coffee?
Zayden: Something I heard in a dream once
Raelynn: Oh no! They didn't get eaten, did they??
Zayden: In some other land, it was like tea
Licornah [W Comm]: :: spends time preparing for the day and giving thanks ::
Zayden: but dark and gross
Raelynn: We should go check on them!
Zayden: the circus folk?
Raelynn: heads over towards the trees
Zayden follows
Raelynn: HELLO? Are you still there??
Zayden follows Raelynn
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, Rae!
Zayden: Hi there I'm here too, just don't want anybody to be surprised
Bixi Fizzlebang: After we check on these guys, I need you to tell me about seances, because I'm wondering what happened to all the people whose skulls are here
Zayden: besides circus folk like bards, good to have me come along
Zayden: I hear
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sure they do, you're very likable!
Bixi Fizzlebang: follows Rae
Zayden: Thank you Bixi, I like you too
Zayden smiles
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: Why do you travel with these idiots.
There is no sign of anyone in the trees
Zayden: Thing they were ghosts?
Zayden: If I'm being totally honest
Raelynn: Ohh I hope they're okay... we'll have to keep an ear out for their circus.
Bixi Fizzlebang: IT WAS A GHOST CIRCUS!!!!!
Zayden: I didn't see anybody making out, I was just making conversation...
Bixi Fizzlebang: We should have checked on them I knew it!
Youtargim: They were fairly loud for ghosts
Raelynn: Oh, and yes, Bixi, but it's hard to talk to anyone in The Mist.
Raelynn: No no they looked quite real to me.
Talwin: Grumbles under his breath “Same reason I travel with you. Loyalty and a damn good time.”
Raelynn: nods
Talwin: Grunts
Raelynn: And definitely sounded real.
Talwin: Walks back to camp
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: THIS is your idea of a good time?
Zayden: They could be the real looking type of ghosts
Zayden: plus it would explain all those skulls, they're the skulls!
Youtargim: Bixi do ghosts sound like people too?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah!
Talwin: Grumbles “No. We deal with these parts to get to the good ones.”
Raelynn: Well at least we were able to camp overnight near some skulls without any misfortune.
Raelynn: glances at Talwin
Youtargim: And the banging, drumming, do you think it could be someone beating on the skulls?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... some of them probably do!
Raelynn: Umm, no, he had a drum with him.
Zayden: I once heard about this ghost that didn't even know he was a ghost! He'd just follow this kid around all over the place, it was pretty weird
Youtargim: Huh
Zayden: Sorry I'm just thinking out loud
Youtargim: I would think that if I walked through walls, I would notice and wonder if I was a ghost
Zayden: So what do you guys want to do?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae, are you trying to tell me you know everything about EVERY type of ghost? Because if so, we need to talk more.
Talwin: Sighs. Walks over to the skulls in the daylight and examines them carefully. Pokes around the piles, looking for clothes, identification, weaponry, anything really
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 13]
Raelynn: Ummm no. I only learned recently how to talk to them without the magic of my goddess.
Zayden: Find anything Tal?
Bixi Fizzlebang: But Yout, if you didn't know you were a ghost, you wouldn't try to walk through walls, would you? Be logical.
Talwin: I'm looking I’m looking. Sorry, slept bad last night
Zayden: Good point Bixi!
Zayden: No rush buddy!
Talwin: Huh
Zayden: Rather the job be done right than fast
Youtargim: But Bixi, If I did not know I was a ghost I would try to open the door and it would not work, my hand would go right through right?
Talwin: Well, I see no clothes or anything. Just skulls. Looks like from a couple of them they were mounted on pikes some time ago. Nothing else though
Bixi Fizzlebang: Is there a right way to dig through a pile of skulls?
Youtargim: OH maybe if they had chains on them
Talwin: Don't see any circus stuff, just skulls
Youtargim: We could hear them rattling
Youtargim: so then it would be like drums
Bixi Fizzlebang: Or maybe if you live somewhere where it's a loot of doorways and not a lot of doors
Youtargim: maybe these had drums instead of chains?
Zayden: Anybody else getting hungry over here?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Who knows!? There are infinite possibilities, considering the amount of possible ghosts in the worlds
Bixi Fizzlebang: Definitely hungry
Youtargim: Who is cooking this morning? I thought it would be the last watch
Bixi Fizzlebang: Breakfast is when I miss Jilly the most
Youtargim: Looks over at Rae and Bixi
Zayden: Unfortunately, coming across a pile of skull is not an uncommon occurrence in this world
Raelynn: You can.
Youtargim: Howard? Can you magic up something?
Talwin: Grunts: “Yeah, whatever.” Louder. “Alright everyone. Let's get fed up and move out.” Pops open a water pouch and hands to Indigo. “A little honey flavor. I ran out though. No more after today”
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um, I was told my job was to make sure nothing attacked the camp. No one said anything about cooking
Howard Plum: Not for 9 people
Bixi Fizzlebang: I could try to whip something up though, if we have a little bit before we want to move on
Thistle: Oh come ON! I left so I wouldn't HAVE to babysit here! Can none of you cook??
Howard Plum: there are provisions in the wagon
Talwin: I brought a wheel of Cheese for Bixi. We can slice some of that up
Talwin: Courtesy of the Inn
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Cooking [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 18]
Howard Plum: We asked Penny for food and Jilly always gives us stuff. We should be good to Loosend I think
Thistle: It's not Jilly cooking, but this'll work. Because it's also not ME cooking.
Zayden: I don't have any cooking skills, otherwise I'd be happy to, but I can fish if there's a body of water nearby
Talwin: Ignores them all and packs up the Wagon while they sort out food. Hums to himself
Bixi Fizzlebang: Fishing sounds nice but it's so cold I think if there were water nearby it might be frozen
Zayden: That's pretty cold!
Zayden: I'm sorry for yelling
Zayden: I'm not good with mornings
Thistle: We'll be stuck on a ship soon enough where we'll probably eat a lot of fish. No need to start now...
Bixi Fizzlebang: Or maybe it just feels cold from sleeping on the side of the road
moving northward on the roadway
Zayden: Do we have time for some yoga exercises? Get a good stretch on before we move out?
Youtargim: Stretching is good
Zayden: Especially while travelling
Talwin: A look of absolute longsuffering crosses darkly over Talwins face.
Indigo: Walking next to the wagon all day isn't stretching enough?
Zayden: I suppose it depends on your lunge
Youtargim: That is exercise
Talwin: Exchanges glance with Indigo, as if pleading desperately for the sweet relief of a death
Youtargim: Stretching is for before and after
Zayden: ah but is exercise the same as stretching?
Youtargim: When you are doing your sword training, don't you stretch?
Youtargim: loosen up your arms
Talwin: I'll tell you what. We'll get a head start and scout the way. You'll be able to catch up in no time!
Zayden: Well what do you do during your sword training?
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: with our natural talent you have no need for stretching, I'm sure
Indigo: I guess. I'm pretty loose as it is
Youtargim: Thistle wiggles her fingers when she is getting ready to do things
Zayden: I thought we were already heading northward?
Youtargim: Nods, I think Talwin is just afraid of the clowns
Zayden: Well it's about finding what's right for you, so if you don't need a stretch certainly don't feel obligated to stretch
Youtargim: stage whisper to Bixi, the Ghost Clowns
Talwin: Mentally to Reven: “No I stretch, just not at pointless times. I'm not THAT old”
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: chuckles
Zayden: Mentally, I ONLY stretch at pointless times...
Talwin: Hikes up pack, tosses last of supplies into Wagon and begins leading the horses.
Youtargim: So Licornah
Youtargim: You saw these ghost clowns?
Zayden follows along
Bixi Fizzlebang: I think we should head out as well. Maybe we will catch up to the ghosts
Zayden: Well we don't know for sure they were ghosts?
Youtargim: I did not see anything
Youtargim: Thistle did not find anything
Raelynn: You all were too busy sleeping.
Zayden: It's just a theory, like the planet being round
Talwin: Bixi! I cannot believe I’m saying this, but talk. About anything, I don't really care. Use your gift of gab!
Bixi Fizzlebang: If they weren't ghosts then maybe we will catch up to whatever they were
Talwin: About something else!
Youtargim: Oh the world has to be round
Bixi Fizzlebang: A circus certainly didn't come through here, we would have heard it
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are you ok Talwin?
Youtargim: I heard drums, but then there was nothing else
Raelynn: It wasn't a circus. It was two members of a circus. The rest was behind them.
Talwin: A blood vessel pulses in Talwins forehead
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are you scared of ghosts?
Youtargim: so I cannot imagine
Zayden: What if “The Circus” is just like it's street name?
Zayden: like a gang or something
Zayden: or a cult
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ooooooh a circus cult!
Youtargim: See Raelynn is not convinced
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's almost as good as ghosts!
Zayden: Now that would be scary
Bixi Fizzlebang: gets out notebook and writes it down
Raelynn: They were real. I saw them. I'm not a liar.
Youtargim: Did you ever want to join the Circus Licornah?
Zayden: Oh nobody is saying that Rae
Raelynn: Hmph.
Youtargim: I believe you
Bixi Fizzlebang: I believe you Rae, I just thought maybe it was possible that you were mistaken about what they were
Zayden: Even if they were ghosts they would still be real
Bixi Fizzlebang: It was late and everyone was tired from traveling
Bixi Fizzlebang: And ghost clowns might be tricksters
Raelynn: Well that's too bad if that's true. I wanted to see a circus.
Zayden: Circuses are cool
Raelynn: And I hope it's theirs.
Zayden: or is it circusi?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I would like to see the animals if they had any, but I would feel sad if they were not nice to the animals
Talwin: Grips sword. Mentally trains with Reven in his mind. Moving through movements and new combinations with Reven's sword attributes, questioning about particular methods and movements. Before long, the training session has dulled the babble as Talwin runs through the training regimen in his head.
Youtargim: Circusisis?
Raelynn: rubs forehead
Zayden: sounds like a disease!
Raelynn: I think I know how you feel now, Talwin.
Zayden: Well ghost or real, either way they're gone, should we eat?
Talwin: Mutters. “We all have our peculiarities”
Talwin: I won't complain the entire time about it.
Zayden: I once had an omelet with the bacon inside! can you believe it, what a world...
Talwin: Grins
Bixi Fizzlebang: I already ate, help yourself
Talwin: Wut
Zayden: help myself to...
Talwin: Turns to Zayden
Talwin: I've heard many things. But repeat what you just said about an omelet please
Zayden: Turns to Bixi
Zayden: oh
Zayden: Bacon INSIDE!
Zayden: Like you cannot believe!
Bixi Fizzlebang: It's not my best work but... it's hard on the road with all these traveling foods and none of my fresh herbs
Talwin: Talwin isn’t sure what he should respond to this statement. He just stares as it appears his soul might be leaving his body. Shakes his head, and continues walking after a moment
Zayden Graciously accept the food from Bixi
the morning passes ...... not quietly... but you move along north on the road
Zayden Humbly eats at the hot breakfast
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: WE SHOULD LOOK FOR WILD PIGS TO SLAUGHTER
Zayden: Thank you Bixi, this was a lovely breakfast, I hope one day to repay the kindness
Licornah [W Comm]: :: thanks Bixi for the breakfast and says a last prayer for the dead ::
Talwin: Mentally Perks up at the Suggestion. “Sure! That might do us some good. And then, we can somehow shove it into an omelet, you know, like a normal person.”
Zayden: Living or dead, I hope those drummer boys live happily ever after together
Zayden: So what's the deal with this dead ambassador you guys went to go investigate or something?
Zayden: I may have overheard while we were camping
Bixi Fizzlebang: Zayden, I would have thought you wanted to talk music with them
Zayden: It's a long trip Bixi, and my interest are a wide spectrum, but I'd be delighted to talk music
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, I don't know anything about music, but the drummers must have
Zayden: So what do you think about these drummer boys Bixi? If I may ask?
Zayden: As far as music goes dear Bixi, there's nothing to know, there's simply the music you like, and the music you don't. You music you can dance to, and the music meant for another type of dance
Bixi Fizzlebang: grimaces
A very large wild boar is rushing at Youtargim
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: NOW'S OUR CHANCE
Talwin: Thank gods for action!
The Wild Boar gores Youtargim in the side of his neck, heavily wounding him.
Zayden whispers: kill it?
Talwin: Winces
Licornah [W Comm]: :: looks at the boar :: Hey, what are you doing? Do you know him?
Talwin: Ooh
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: FATE
Talwin: Mentally: Fate indeed. I thought I would have to glaze over my ears with Beeswax before much longer
Licornah does notice that the boar has a saddle on it
Indigo: jumps down from the wagon and runs to the boar
Youtargim tries to hit the Wild Boar with his Scimitar but misses.
Bixi Fizzlebang shoots a stone from her sling at the Wild Boar but misses.
Raelynn: [CAST] Calm Animals [at Mammal, Boar, Wild]
Save [9] [Target 16] -> [for Mammal, Boar, Wild] [vs Raelynn] [TARGET-FAILED]
Raelynn: There. If you don't attack it we should be able to just walk away...
Howard Plum: Moves to the end of the wagon so he can see what is happening
The boar starts to root around and dig in the ground for food
Raelynn: He's calmed now. If we attack, he'll attack back. If we leave, he'll leave us alone.
Zayden: Nice job Rae!
Licornah [W Comm]: :: continues to try and soothe the boar :: Hey, what's got you spooked?
Zayden: So should we leave then?
Talwin: Desperately wishes the pig would show signs of violence. Any. Anything that could allow him to wreck hog vengeance with Bacon omelets
Raelynn: Licornah can try to talk to it if she wants, but ummm, the rest of us should get out of the way. He has some gnarly tusks.
Talwin: Sighs. Holds and Just keeps walking, furiously upset they beat him to the punch
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: We are traveling... we should thank the gods for this obvious gift... even your elves should understand the gift of food
Talwin: Mentally: Do...not...get...me...started. This is a lecture you do not wish to hear, even from them doing it to me. Trust me on this one.
Talwin: Mentally: Next time, we'll beat them to the punch.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: this is no way for a mighty warrior such as yourself to talk about some spooky elves
Talwin: Both sword and man clearly put out that violence has left the immediate poker hand
Talwin: Mentally: Spooky....,eh. Friends, I don't know why, but that's what we do. We all share a friendship and I won't smash it for no reason. Besides, I get my own in the end. I always do. What we need is a another necromancer, or OH, something BIG. We'll have fun then. Keep an eye out for boars though. If we get them before the elves, it's fair game! Maybe we'll get lucky and another troll might show up?
Ok so you speak quietly and calmly to the boar but it does not respond
to either Rae or Licornah
Raelynn: Maybe it's someone's pet.
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Intelligence (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 5]
Raelynn: Do you know animal languages like N'laea does, Licornah?
Licornah [W Comm]: :: ponders :: Yes, Raelynn, I have been trained since I was small to speak with animals
Raelynn: Well yes but it didn't understand you right now. Do you know another language to try?
Bixi Fizzlebang: You know, I think this might be a steed... I've heard of gnomes riding wild pigs before, although I didn't know anyone in my village to have done so...
Bixi Fizzlebang: Maybe there are some gnomes nearby!
Raelynn: Oh! Try speaking Gnomish to it, Bixi!
Bixi Fizzlebang [Gnomish]: [Translation] Here, pig!
Indigo: It's out of control if it's running around attacking people
Indigo: It gored Youtargim and heavily wounded him
Raelynn: Maybe if you speak to it with your spells in gnomish, Bixi?
Raelynn: Otherwise maybe we should continue on our way... and maybe stop that bleeding.
Indigo: Maybe someone should heal him, yes
Indigo: shakes his head
Youtargim: Yes please
Raelynn: Oh yes, I was just waiting to see if we were doing anything with the boar.
Raelynn: But here...
Raelynn: Oh. Um, never mind.
Licornah heals Youtargim making him only lightly wounded.
Talwin: We should kill it unless you plan on keeping it under spell. It might seriously hurt someone else.
Raelynn: I think it's someone's pet, Talwin.
Talwin: What if it was a child?
Talwin: Pet or no
Indigo: or at least don't complain about the food. That could have been good
Raelynn: Well I'm not sure why a child would be out on the open road.
Talwin: It's one of two in this area. I would highly imagine that children would be on this route.
Talwin: Befriend it, or calm. Whichever, but it is a serious situation
Raelynn: It is calm.
Raelynn: Talwin, silly, I already did that. You were too busy talking to yourself to notice, weren't you?
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CAST] Gift of Speech [at Mammal, Boar, Wild]
Save [3] [Target 16] -> [for Mammal, Boar, Wild] [vs Bixi Fizzlebang] [TARGET-FAILED]
Bixi Fizzlebang [W Comm]: Hello boar!
Indigo: gets back in the wagon
Bixi Fizzlebang [W Comm]: Is your owner nearby?
Mammal, Boar, Wild: Far Enough
Bixi Fizzlebang [W Comm]: Would you like to go home?
Mammal, Boar, Wild: (unconcerned grunt)
Bixi Fizzlebang [W Comm]: Are you hungry?
Bixi Fizzlebang: offers breakfast leftovers
Eats hungrily
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks around at others
Indigo: You're giving a boar our food?
Bixi Fizzlebang [W Comm]: It won't be able to say anything complicated but we can talk to it now. I'm not sure what you all want to know
Indigo: I don't want to know anything
Bixi Fizzlebang: frowns at Indigo
Bixi Fizzlebang [W Comm]: It's hungry. I'm not going to just abandon it when I can help.
Indigo: sighs
Bixi Fizzlebang: Would you like me to take that saddle off?
Indigo: puts his chin in his hand and waits until they can leave
Mammal, Boar, Wild: Shrugs, scratches
Raelynn: Why's it wearing a saddle?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, ok
Bixi Fizzlebang: Why is that on you?
Mammal, Boar, Wild: It is for running
Bixi Fizzlebang: Running from what?
Mammal, Boar, Wild: Running, to, away, far, slow, Running
Bixi Fizzlebang: (To the others) They say they are “far enough” from home and the saddle is for running
Bixi Fizzlebang: shrugs
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CAST] Animal Friendship [at Mammal, Boar, Wild]
Save [8] [Target 16] -> [for Mammal, Boar, Wild] [vs Bixi Fizzlebang] [TARGET-FAILED]
Bixi Fizzlebang: Come with us, you can be my friend and we can run together
Bixi Fizzlebang: I will feed you
Bixi Fizzlebang discovers the boar’s name is Knotty.
