Chat Log - 2022 07 08 - Searching for Alexandria - Formatted - Chat
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The group talks for a bit on the way to Penissa.
Zayden: Hey gang, how bout those bits?
Bixi Fizzlebang: bits?
Zayden: Just general bits you know, before we get into town
Zayden: There anything you'd like to discuss? Towns can be hectic if you're not prepared
Indigo: Toll booth not toll bit
Indigo: This is a small town
Zayden: Oh yea how small?
Indigo: Like ... a little town. Not a city like Loosend
Penissa is a largish town with two churches, three inns, and two blacksmiths; the place where the Hill Road meets the Dry Road
Zayden: Well even little towns can have dark secrets, I read that in a book once or twice
Zayden: So how do we feel about this circus? We still need to hand out those flyers
Indigo: It'll give you a chance to talk to people if you want
Licornah: :: shrugs :: I'd use those flyers for fires. People who mistreat animals aren't good
Zayden: But at the cost of our word?
Zayden: we did make a deal
Indigo: Maybe Bixi should ride around town on the boar handing them out
Zayden: That does sound like a fun way to do it haha
Zayden: maybe not for boar though
Licornah: :: shrugs :: I'm just saying what I would do
Indigo: But didn't you say only the boar was unhappy?
Zayden: I understand the sentiment
Indigo: And he's with Bixi now so it's good right?
Licornah: Isn't that enough?
Zayden: The other animals seemed to be fine with the circus
Indigo: I dunno.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I was thinking just leaving them at tavern. People who have been drinking will take and distribute them on their own, I think
Zayden: but they also seemed to have, let's say “darker” personalities
Zayden: Good point Bixi, we never specified “how” we would hand out the flyers
Zayden: So I'd say leaving a pile at a bar sounds adequate
Indigo: There's three inns in town but that sounds good
Zayden: Cool cool yeah Inns not bars
Zayden: should we leave some at the two churches? Could have fun consequences, conservatives and circuses don't always mix...
Indigo: Many inns have taverns. Like Old Man Millers
Zayden: Well we can just drop em off wherever we're going, does anybody have business in town?
Indigo: That way you can drink and then just sleep
Indigo: grins
Zayden: that's a good combination
Zayden smiles
Indigo: Well if we are staying for the circus we need to get a room to sleep anyway
Indigo: It's not until tomorrow
Zayden: Should we get a room for the night?
Bixi Fizzlebang: It needs to be somewhere that Knotty can be comfortable and safe. Otherwise I'm camping with him somewhere
Indigo: Yeah we have to or sleep outside out of town. We can't just camp in the streets
Zayden: Makes sense, is Knotty cool sleeping indoors in general?
Indigo: sighs
Licornah: Is this town near water? Can't we sleep near that?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Does anywhere in this town have stables that I might be able to bribe into letting Knotty stay in them?
Licornah: Can I sleep near the lake?
Zayden: have we arrived?
Licornah: Since it's night and all?
Zayden: I think I'll stop by a tavern, see if they'd like a show, maybe get a discount on a room and meal
Zayden: Feel the need to play
Indigo: That sounds good!
Zayden: Want to see if I can get a group rate?
Bixi Fizzlebang: It can't hurt to try... if it doesn't work at the first one we can try a different strategy at the next one
Licornah: I will hang by the lake, it will remind me of home and I'll take a moment to give some praise and thanks.
Zayden: Which of the two inns should I stop by?
Raelynn: Which ever looks cleanest and most comfortable.
Zayden: Oh three inns excuse me
Bixi Fizzlebang: Whichever will let me stable Knotty
Zayden: Does Penissa have a stable? Perhaps near the blacksmiths?
Zayden: I enjoy travelling
Zayden: When we're born we travel
Indigo: Wait til we get on the river
Zayden: Ohh I like river boats
Youtargim: The water is a wonderful way to travel
Zayden: I agree
Zayden: Although I also enjoy travelling by land and air
Bixi Fizzlebang: You've traveled by air?
Thistle: Being thrown doesn't count as travel by air.
Youtargim: How can you travel by air?
Youtargim: All the air to breathe is down here?
Indigo: Dirigibles
Thistle: Miranda had this cool spell that would make you fly.
Zayden: Only in my dreams, but I believe, one day, it will be possible
Indigo: Maybe we can see if you can ride in one at Dryads Lair
Indigo: Airships sometimes dock there
Zayden: I do think the idea of an airship is a beautiful thing
Youtargim: You have seen ships flying Indigo?
Indigo: Oh we've flown in them a couple times
Youtargim: STUNNED
Youtargim: Speechless
Thistle: Wait when?? Where was I???
Indigo: We went to the temple of air and light and then when we went to negotiate a treaty in the Cordrawn Hills
Indigo: That was before we met you
Thistle: So why haven't we done it SINCE you met me??
Zayden: Will we be taking any airships for our current trip?
Indigo: I don't think so
Zayden: why not?
Indigo: Because we don't own one or know anyone that has one ...
Zayden: good reason
Indigo: grins
Bixi Fizzlebang: It sounds expensive and dangerous
Zayden: Oh, if we're going to spend the day tomorrow in town I think I'll do some fishing
Zayden: Well we've travelled by land and had our lives at risk several times
Zayden: I think it may seem more dangerous, but up in the clouds you avoid a lot of trouble
Thistle: Yeah but you gotta know how to fall
Zayden: Just try performing on stage, we fall plenty
Zayden snarks
Thistle: I have but I know how to stick my landing.
Thistle: grins
Zayden: Far better than me, I always end up bruised
Zayden: How do you feel about spiders?
Thistle: Normal spiders? They're fine. Giant ones? Killer.
Zayden: Yea like normal house spiders
Thistle: Lots of spiders in the forest. Shi says I have to leave them alone, and I do because they kill the OTHER annoying bugs I hate. Like mosquitos.
Zayden: Hey so does anybody want to join the circus?
Bixi Fizzlebang: With that jerk? No thanks.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I would like to go and see why Knotty was so expensive though. The tricks can't be THAT good
Licornah: I'll stay with the wagon and horses...
Zayden: I second Bixi's point
Zayden: Go see what's up with the circus, but not JOIN the circus
Inn Keeper: Hello
Zayden: oh and I'll leave the flyers and whatever INN we end up staying at for the night, then we've kept our part of the bargain, honor intact
Zayden: Hello Inn Keeper!
Zayden: How are you this fine night?
Zayden checks the time
Licornah: :: strikes up a chat with the horses whilst the group is visiting the circus and inns ::
Inn Keeper: I am well thank you
Zayden: This is quite a beautiful establishment you have here Inn Keeper. May I call you Inn Keeper?
Inn Keeper: What brings you to the Twisted Branch?
Zayden: I couldn't help but notice how quiet it is in here
Zayden: I'd like to offer my services to play music so that your customers may fully relax and have an enjoyable nights sleep
Raelynn: Um, we also want rooms for ourselves. Don't forget that, Zayden.
Brograth: Well how good are you? and what is your name?
Zayden: Oh I'm Zayden, as in THE Zayden
Brograth: OH well if you want to stay here, we could work out a deal
Brograth: Never heard of you
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes please! Preferably something with a door. *nervous laugh* always nice to have access to fresh air
Zayden: I play the Ukulele and sing with a voice the Tawnee critics called “like warm honey and milk on Sunday morning”
Zayden: A deal would be superb
Zayden: We do need a place to stay for the night
Brograth: Hmm I wonder what warm milk and honey tastes like,
Brograth: Honey I like
Brograth: warm milk seems fresh
Talwin: I'm sorry...What?
Brograth: new and un exciting
Zayden: Oh on a cold winter night, it is a treat
Talwin: Side eyes Zayden, but simply watches the exchange. Ready to pay if....
Zayden: So what says you Inn Keeper, discount our room and I'll work for tips?
Indigo: There are 9 of us. 8 if Licornah doesn't want to sleep inside
Zayden: How many rooms do we need then?
Indigo: Tell him how many we are. He knows how big the rooms are
Brograth: I can handle your group
Zayden: Great news
Brograth: I can see how you need rooms, I can handle your group
Brograth: IF your man can sing
Brograth: and give me three more customers
Indigo: Show him Zayden!
Zayden: I'm happy to show you I can
Thistle: Do animals count?
Indigo: What if we gave you circus flyers too?
Zayden: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 9]
So Zayden plays a quick tune and impresses the bar tender who lets you have rooms for the night at 80% of rate
Indigo: claps
Talwin: Smiles warmly
Indigo: Where can we board the horses and put the wagon?
So you only pay 32 silver for the rooms and boarding the horses, wagon and boar
and Zayden has the room to entertain, he gets to keep 50% of his tips
Brograth: I am glad you stumbled in tonight
Indigo: How come?
Brograth: I was waiting for a large caravan from the north, they booked rooms for last night and tonight, but they never showed up
Bixi Fizzlebang: Brograth... do you mind if I call you Bro? I'm just wondering what your policies are on in-house boars.
Brograth: Boars? They are a bit stringy but still good eats, why do you ask?
Indigo: Merchant caravan?
Brograth: Not sure... umm, who are you? I have not seen many halflings around these parts
Indigo: I'm Indigo
Brograth: There was someone who said he was here for “Red Cloak” and I booked it under that name
Indigo: From Dragon Fen
Brograth: Indigo , that is interesting
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, so see where I come from they are steeds and also beloved companions. Pretty normal in my culture for them to stay in the bedroom at night, almost like a pet. I know people around these parts aren't really familiar with that custom, and while it would normally be considered rude for you to tell me no, I understand the lack of understanding
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 19]
Brograth: There was a famous halfling called Indigo years ago, were you named after him?
Talwin: This is him
Thistle: Indigo can't be named after himself.
Indigo: Ummm I am him
Indigo: Sir Indigo
Talwin: Sir Admiral Indigo
Brograth: Oh I understand, of course your parents named you Indigo, perfectly understandable
Talwin: If you want to get technical
Thistle: Good lord, man. It was ONLY six years/
Indigo: shows his tabard
Brograth: I imagine that many halfling boys were named after that hero
Talwin: Rolls eyes
Talwin: How does Branwyn deal with this stuff Indigo?
Indigo: I'm not a boy
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, Indigo is getting pretty old
Bixi Fizzlebang: No offense Indigo
Indigo: I'm not old either!
Brograth: I am not saying you are old!
Bixi Fizzlebang: You're too old to be named after yourself!
Brograth: You look no more than .... 20?
Zayden: unless there were some time travel shenanigans going on
Zayden: ...
Indigo: I'm 37
Bixi Fizzlebang: I mean... there were, but that's not the issue
Brograth: You look very good for your age Indigo
Talwin: Pinches the bridge of his nose between thumb and forefinger, as if desperately wishing for a saving grace t deliver Talwin from these constant fights over who is actually a knight, admiral, or leader.
Brograth: You should be happy
Indigo: I am happy usually
Zayden: Whispers to Indigo: I think he likes you
Brograth: Glad to have you here tonight
Indigo: Thank you
Brograth: Your room includes dinner
Zayden: Nice!
Indigo: When's dinner?
Brograth: and entertainment. looks at Zayden
Zayden: What's for dinner?
Thistle: Sweet! That's all that really matters right?
Zayden: Don't worry Bro, I'll keep your patrons well entertained
Indigo: Did you give him the flyers?
Zayden: Oh Bro, don't forget the flyers
Brograth: Looks at the flyers
Brograth: You are part of the circus?
Brograth: Are you sword swallowers?
Zayden: Nah, we just had to make a deal to save the life of the boar
Brograth: Or maybe acrobatic people?
Brograth: Life of the boar?
Zayden: We gave our word we would hand out a few flyers, should be a good show though
Brograth: You are not some weird religious cult are you?
Zayden: whoa whoa whoa
Zayden: we may be weird, but we're not religious or a cult
Bixi Fizzlebang: Hey, some of us are religious!
looks at Bixi and Rae
Zayden: Well fine
Brograth: That looks like an Elf too pointing to Licornah
Zayden: we're fully weird, partially religious, and none cultish
Brograth: All Elves are nature fanatics right?
Bixi Fizzlebang: nods in agreement
Raelynn: A cult?
Talwin: Whispers to Indigo: “You have superhuman restraint. These conversations usually end up with people being lifted up by their neck.”
Brograth: OH I am sorry I did not see you are an Elf too (at Rae)
Talwin: Continues Whisper “But a cult is new, even for us”
Brograth: Is there a nature cult?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I could understand how you might think that, we are eccentric. But not a cult
Zayden: Probably, I've read there are all kinds of different cults
Raelynn: There are religions that are nature focused, yes.
Zayden: In times of excessive suffering, cult membership goes on the rise, was the gist of it
Brograth: I tend to think of cults as small groups of dedicated people who follow a leader
Thistle: Oh! Shi met a cult once! She said they were SUPER weird.
Zayden: well I don't think we have a leader do we?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... I don't really think anyone here is a leader per se. We tend to share responsibilities
Brograth: I like the broad groups that worship the general gods and goddesses who bring us the blessings of the land
Raelynn: We're a group of adventurers. That hardly qualifies as cult.
Zayden: Sure land blessings, gotta have those
Brograth: But if you have good hard silver you can stay here
Bixi Fizzlebang: I mean, maybe Branwyn, but we don't like, blindly follow whatever she says?
Bixi Fizzlebang: My god brings the blessing of humor, which is basically the same thing
Zayden: I like that god
Brograth: Humor? You are a priest of humor?
Brograth: That is great!
Brograth: We can have you go on stage tonight!
Talwin: Talwin looks pained
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well... innocent mischief is more accurate, but kind of yes?
Brograth: Wonderful
Zayden: Stand up comedy fan bro?
Brograth: I will make sure that everyone knows that in two hours we will have two signature performers
Bixi Fizzlebang: Good-natured mischief!
Zayden: I mean Bro
Brograth: Zayden the musician and Bixi the humorist
Zayden: Thanks Bro!
Zayden: Bixi would you rather have dinner before or after the show?
Brograth: Both of you get 50% of the tips
Bixi Fizzlebang: It's too bad what's his name isn't here... he could tell you about the time I pranked him with his ghost arm
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... no my humor is um... nature based. Not like jokes
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not a performer
Raelynn: How big of an audience do you expect, Brograth?
Zayden: whispers to Bixi: Don't upset him we got a great deal already
Brogarth has gone off to make ready for the evenings entertainment
there is a stable for Knotty and the horses
Zayden: That guy is a cool bro
Bixi Fizzlebang: whispers back, “Look, if we get 100% of the tips, I'll give it a shot, but he's offering the exact same deal he was before, and you KNOW how to perform!”
no chance that knotty gets inside
Raelynn: Bixi, you can do illusions. You've got this.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I can, but why?
Zayden: whispers: But you're forgetting about the 80% discount on room and meal including room for the boar
Bixi Fizzlebang: I did not agree!
Zayden: If you're worried about Crowds Bixi, just imagine them in their underwear!
Zayden: Or take a few shots before the show, that always loosens me up
Licornah: :: tending to the horses and including Knotty in the chatter ::
Raelynn: Oh, he's just enthusiastic. I'm sure they don't have good entertainment here. You'll be fine.
Zayden: Talk about that prank you were talking about
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not WORRIED, I'm hungry and tired and concerned for Knotty's safety
Raelynn: Knotty will be fine. He's outside with the horses.
Zayden: Knotty's fine, we got her a place for the night for everyone, we all good
Bixi Fizzlebang: It's really more of an “you had to be there” kind of prank
Zayden: So take us there, that is the art of performing
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well what's your act? Maybe I can compliment it somehow
Zayden: You're actually very charming Bixi, you have nothing to worry about
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm NOT worried
Zayden: Well I just play my ukulele and sing, but we could do a humor/singing act duo, it's been done to great effect
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not funny
Howard Plum: Yeah just sing with Zayden
Zayden: How do you feel about singing?
Indigo: Sometimes you're funny
Bixi Fizzlebang: frowns and stomps her tiny feet
Indigo: See!
Thistle: I mean... that's funny.
Indigo: That was funny
Zayden: Wait till you're on stage before you put on a show
Thistle: You're so small how can you NOT be funny?
Bixi Fizzlebang: rolls eyes
Bixi Fizzlebang: Whatever. Worst case scenario is we don't get a lot of tips, right?
Zayden: What about nature songs, know any of those?
Indigo: don't you have a spell that might be funny?
Zayden: worst case scenario is you're publicly humiliated
Indigo: People will just see it as magic
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm already publicly humiliated
Bixi Fizzlebang: Nothing new there
Zayden: Then you got nothing to worry about
Howard Plum: I could make Indigo invisible and then he could attack someone and reappear
Zayden: Not that you're worried
Indigo: Attack someone?
Bixi Fizzlebang: That seems like a worst case scenario
Howard Plum: Not in reality but it would break the spell
Thistle: How about some cantrips?
Thistle: Some fire, more fire, maybe with a hint of fire?
Indigo: Just go up there and cast something silly Bixi
Indigo: Or read one of your ghost stories!
Bixi Fizzlebang: If only! I haven't had time to write any of them! Just a bunch of notes and ideas so far
Indigo: We could set Thistle on fire. Yes!
Indigo: As long as it doesn't set the tavern on fire at the same time
Thistle: I do enjoy that.
Zayden: Welcome audience!
Brograth: Tonight we have a special treat for everyone, Zayden and Bixi from the far reaches of Drillian, here to perform for you! Give it up for them! and tip well!
Bixi Fizzlebang: glances at Zayden “Who first?”
Zayden: Thank you thank you, settle down audience
Zayden: I got this
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks around to see if anyone was actually enthusiastic
Thistle: WOO!!
Zayden takes out his Ukulele
Thistle: claps loudly
Zayden: We just arrived here, my group and I
Zayden: And during out trip, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful and wonderful the world is
Zayden: so I'd like to sing this song, what a wonderful world,
Zayden: which will be followed by Jokes with Bixi!
Indigo: claps
Zayden: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 1]
The crowd goes silent and then throws coins at the stage, applauding wildly and enthusiastically
Talwin: A single tear rolls down Talwins face
Zayden: thank you thank you audience, you are a beautiful audience
Indigo: Yay Zayden!!
Zayden: And now
Zayden: the highlight of our evening, BIXI!
Indigo: claps
Bixi Fizzlebang: does signature awkward curtsey
Zayden: claps enthusiastically
Bixi Fizzlebang: Haha, hello everyone, so happy to be here tonight, everyone looks like they're having a great time
Bixi Fizzlebang: You know who else has a great time? Kings, am I right? They get to do whatever they want
The crowd cheers
Zayden: Hhaha!
Zayden: it's true it's true
Bixi Fizzlebang: What did the king say when he heard the peasants were revolting?
Zayden: what'd he say?
Bixi Fizzlebang: He said, “I agree, they never bathe and they always stink”
Zayden: Ohhhhh haha!
the audience chuckles
Indigo: coughs
Bixi Fizzlebang: Speaking of the court, why was the court jester saved from execution?
Zayden: whoooo!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Because the queen got the joke at the last moment!
Zayden: why?
Zayden: Oh haha that took me a second!
Zayden: What they call high brow humor
Talwin: Whispers to Indigo “I don't get it”
Bixi Fizzlebang: So you know how kings always stay in their castles and send out knights to do all the fighting for them? And how sometimes they fail due to exhaustion?
Bixi Fizzlebang: There sure are a lot of sleepless nights in the king's army!
Indigo: frowns
Zayden: Sleepless Knights!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thank you, thank you, and now for my final act
Zayden: It's a play on words Indigo
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CAST] Arboreal Scamper [at Bixi Fizzlebang]
Save [11] [Target 10] -> [for Bixi Fizzlebang] [vs Bixi Fizzlebang] [TARGET-SAVED]
Bixi Fizzlebang: attempts to scamper up the walls and climb around on the beams going across the ceiling
Zayden: Great job Bixi!
Zayden: I liked how you were funny, but also made us think about the poverty and the hierarchy of power in our lives
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 5] [d20 = 16]
so overall amazing musical performance by Zayden, and generally decent but not impressive performance by Bixi
The group has rooms for the night, and get an additional 18 silver from the crowd after splitting it with the innkeeper
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sure it's just a cultural disconnect
Indigo: You said peasants stink, the queen was slow and knights fail from exhaustion. I didn't think it was funny
Talwin: I was a little insulted as a Knight. I'd happily be sleepless to protect you
Indigo: Your magic trick was good though
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: That was a cool trick
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well if you say something true it isn't funny. The funny part of humor is the surprise
Talwin: Didn't know you had that kind of music talent Zayden
Zayden: Humor is very subjective
Bixi Fizzlebang : [Translation] duh
Talwin: I suppose that's true
Zayden: Thanks Tal!
Zayden: It is one of my top five loves
Zayden: playing music for others
Talwin: Shrugs. “Compliment where it's due. That was very moving piece. You should do a song for Bran if it's always such a great performance. She'd love it”
Zayden: I wish it were always great, but sometimes I'm just good, which is good enough
Zayden smiles
Talwin: I think you should think higher of yourself. We all have bad days. That was something else entirely
Zayden: 9 silver each sweet
Talwin: Whispers “Keep it hidden. You never know when you might need a quick coin or two”
Bixi Fizzlebang: Anyone need my share of the silver? You were all so generous with helping me buy Knotty's freedom, I'm not sure how I could repay you for that
Zayden: Thank you Talwin, I sometimes wonder if my suffering has actually improved my music
Talwin: You wouldn't be the first
Talwin: Grimly
Bixi Fizzlebang : [Translation] Whispers under her breath "At least you're loyal friends, even if you have no sense of humor"
Zayden: But then perhaps the suffering had a purpose, and I like that idea that it wasn't all for nothing
Talwin: Nods
Indigo: No Bixi, you keep it. I was going to give you some more spending money anyway since you spent all yours today.
Talwin: Makes sense...kinda
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thanks
Zayden: So what now gang, do we call it a night or drink and drink?
Bixi Fizzlebang: hides it away somewhere secret. somewhere safe
Indigo: I'm pretty tired but you all can stay up
Indigo: Youtargim and I are still pretty beat up
Zayden: So we call it a night, travelling is tiring and jet lag is no joke
Youtargim: I can always use sleep
Talwin: I'm not feeling my normal self. Sleep would be good
Zayden: or maybe the kind of joke Bixi would tell haha
Bixi Fizzlebang: Look, Talwin, I would stay up all night for you, too, but sleepless knights and sleepless nights? That's funny.
Talwin: But great performance to you both
Indigo: You should get someone to heal you before bed Talwin
Talwin: Constipated Expression at the joke, but grimly smiles in an attempt to show some modicum of support at that terrible joke
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: Yes
Talwin: Would anyone mind lending me a spell or two?
Talwin: Would anyone mind lending me a spell or two? I'm not feeling quite so well
Zayden: I think it's a funnier joke if you're not a knight or peasant yourself
Zayden: or the queen or king I suppose
Zayden: I suppose that why they say the first rule of public performing is Know your audience
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, I mean, I guess it makes sense. That explains why y'all think the short jokes are so funny and I don't
Bixi Fizzlebang: coughs pointedly
Licornah heals Talwin’s wounds from earlier in the day before the group heads off to sleep.
Zayden: Alright good night don't let the bed bugs bite!
Zayden: and if they do, get your shoe, and hit em till they're black n blue
Talwin: Mumbles “For what we are paying, there better not be any damn bugs”
Zayden: I think you slept with far worse than bugs before Tal
Licornah: :: finishes brushing the horses and climbs in the wagon for the evening after her mediations and wishes Knotty good sleep ::
Zayden: Hey Licornah you missed the show
Licornah: :: nods at Zayden :: I'm sure it went well ... Good night
Zayden: Sweet dreams Licornah
Talwin: Good Night Everyone.
Zayden: Night Tal Night Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: Goodnight friends
and morning breaks, [CRASH]
Zayden: so later tonight you guys wanna check out the circus see what the deal is?
Zayden: I'm down to check out the circus, haven't seen a circus act in ages
Zayden: It's a circus, what's the worst that could happen?
Zayden: can you spell me some bacon n eggs?
Raelynn, Licornah and Bixi give much healing to Youtargim and Indigo so that they are no longer walking wounded and very much healthier than they were the day before.
Zayden: Gets ready to go fishing!
Indigo: Thank you!
Zayden: [SKILL] Fishing [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 5]
after a couple of hours Zayden manages to bring back enough fish from the lake to the Inn to provide for lunch and a bonus 5 silver for the group
After Zayden’s fishing trip, the group explores the town and goes shopping.
Reven / Lipthink (giant sword) to Talwin: You're not thinking of SELLING me are you?
Talwin: Our Herbalist would love the Aadarna
Talwin: Mutters: “They would have to pry you from my cold dead fingers”
Talwin: Reviews the Inventory
Talwin: Places a gold coin on the counter.
Talwin: May I have twenty of your arrows please
Licornah: :: makes her way to the shop to try and locate spell components ::
Indigo: You going to stab people with them Talwin?
Indigo: laughs
Indigo: Thank you! (to Bixi)
Bixi Fizzlebang: No problem! I need my food buddy to be ready to keep up with me during meals!
Indigo: grins
Zayden: Hope you guys like seafood!
Zayden: Boy I tell ya, I'll take a bad day of fishing over a good day of working
Bixi Fizzlebang: Bixi picks up some small rocks from the area
Talwin: You have a lovely business. Thank you for your ale. We ran into some trouble on the road. Would you happen to know of any herbalist, or healing potions where we might be able to purchase? I know it's unlikely, but we tend to be more prepared. I can offer a couple silver in exchange for the goods on top of your asking price?
Shop Keeper Elric: Hello there, and I am sorry I am a simple shop keeper I do not do anything as rich and expensive as potions
Talwin: Bows. “I understand. I know it was a longshot. However, I greatly appreciate your consideration. Have a most enchanting evening. I hear a circus is coming” Smiles warmly.
Talwin: Slips five coppers onto the counter
Shop Keeper Elric: I am not sure where you can get such things, I have heard that the church of Cogse might have some sort of magic for their followers
Talwin: Thank you
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: Enjoy your evening Sir
Talwin: Gathers up purchases and walks out with the Ale and Arrows
Licornah: :: decides to go visit one of the churches ::
Patron Norlin: Welcome honored guest
Patron Norlin: I have not seen many Elves here to worship
Patron Norlin: Venery welcomes all who use the wilderness
Licornah: :: nods and bows :: Good day ... I came to learn about your deity. I am a :: fumbles for the word :: priestess of Lurue, the Goddess of Creatures
Patron Norlin: That fits with you finding us
Licornah: I hail from the far north
Patron Norlin: I am glad to welcome you here
Patron Norlin: We try to help those who are far from home, who are lost without the wilderness
Licornah: :: smiles faintly :: I know the calling...
Patron Norlin: This busy landscape drowns out the call of the wild
Licornah: May I roam your grounds for a few hours?
Licornah: I am Licornah ...
Patron Norlin: I am Patron Norlin
Patron Norlin: you are welcome to stay
Licornah: I am humbled and grateful for your hospitality
Patron Norlin: one of your group has found our pond and taken an offering today
Zayden: Oh I took their offerings alright
Licornah: :: sighs :: I don't know that he realized it was Venery's
Patron Norlin: I understand, we are used to travelers,
Zayden: What's all this then?
Licornah: I apologize for the offense
Patron Norlin: we just hope that they or their friends will help maintain the shrine and continue the good works
Patron Norlin: You are far from home, are you looking to return?
Patron Norlin: Or are you making a new home?
Zayden: Thinks: I've got a shrine you can maintain
Licornah: :: smiles :: For now, my place is with my companions, we are visiting on our way to the sea
Patron Norlin: The Sea is a mythical place
Patron Norlin: Stick to the lakes and the rivers you are used to
Licornah: In any case, does your shrine require repair? I'm not very handy, but willing to try ...
Patron Norlin: We are self sufficient
Patron Norlin: We take offerings from those that need our resources
Licornah: Do have ill needing tending? I have that calling...
Patron Norlin: and we provide for those in need
Licornah: I just needed a moment...to learn about others.
Patron Norlin: We only have one observant in the chapel now, he simply needs to rest and understand his place in the world
Licornah: For that, I'm grateful
Licornah: :: communing with nature, learning about Venery, sharing about Lurue, then hanging with the horses and Knotty again ::
Licornah: :: thanks the Patron and takes her leave :: I appreciate your time and sharing your knowledge. I wish you well and may the peace of Lurue partner with Venery for the wilderness.
Patron Norlin: Warm smile for Licornah
Patron Norlin: We are hopeful for everyone to enjoy the wilderness
After some fishing, shopping, and a visit to a shrine, Licornah stays with the group’s animals and the rest of the group heads to see the circus.
Licornah: :: waves goodbye to the group and starts tending to the horses and Knotty, ensuring they have hay and water and brushed :: Zayden: Why don't you ask Knotty how he she is feeling?
Zayden: We being back at the circus and all
Zayden: Has Knotty only known Trauma?
Zayden: it is mysterious though
Zayden: Yea good idea, lets see how knotty feels about it we talking like we own him
Zayden: does he want to balls up and face his fear, or hide away at the inn?
Indigo: It's Bixi's boar. She should decide. I just want to see the show
Zayden: Pretty sure we all put in for that boar though
Indigo: I hope there's a fortune teller.
Thistle: Yeah can we go already?
Indigo: You claiming part of the boar?
Zayden: Alright lets go it's all good
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm going to let him stay with Licornah. He seems happy enough here and I know he will be well cared-for with her
Indigo: I can give you the gold you spent for him later
Zayden: Fair enough Bixi
Indigo: Not good to try to split a boar
Zayden: It's not about the gold, it's about the mystery of it
Zayden: and yes if we're talking ownership terms then it is also about the gold
Zayden: I thought Knotty was free
Zayden: guess he just exchanged ownership
Bixi Fizzlebang: He's free from his abuser
Bixi Fizzlebang: He's chosen to be my companion
Zayden: isn't ownership of living beings an abuse though?
Zayden: Has he?
Zayden: Oh dang wait we got a circus to get to!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes, we will have plenty of time to have philosophical discussions on ownership
Zayden: It's fine you own the boar obviously let's have fun tonight!
You see the Circus has set up in an empty field outside of town
one large tent and two smaller tents, with a temporary paddock for the horses and several wagons next to it
It is about 4 PM the tents are set up, there are a couple of people moving about making sure things are ready for tonight,
Zayden: Seems like they're still getting setup
Zayden: Got any gum?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Any what?
Zayden: Bubble gum?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I... don't know what that is
Zayden: Oh man you're in for a treat when we get to the circus, they'll have gum for sure
Zayden: cotton candy, funnel cake?
Zayden: popcorn?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Popped corn yes! And I've had candy and cake, but not by those names
Zayden: Oh man we have to get to the circus asap here
Zayden: This is a special night
Indigo: Indigo and Howard go get seats in the arena
Bixi Fizzlebang: Can we stroll past the paddock before going in? I'd like to just take a look at the animal welfare here
Shislif (Zayden): I’ll join Bixi before the show
Zayden: If that's cool with Bixi
there are a few of the roughhousers there, taking care of horses, and the wagons,
Bixi Fizzlebang: Of course, I would love the company
Zayden: roughhousers?
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 2]
Zayden: [SKILL] Information Gathering [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 9] [d20 = 19]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 14] [d20 = 1]
and so the three of you are nosing around and see that the horses seem to be treated well, they look strong and healthy, there are two empty spaces that are like cages outside of the paddock,
there are the two other tents, and then the big top
Zayden: The horses seem alright eh Bixi?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Seems fine to me
Zayden: Anything you like to say to them before we head in?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Licornah would be able to get a better sense, but... yeah, they look healthy
Zayden: You can trust your sense
Bixi Fizzlebang: Nah, that would probably cause some trouble with the onlookers, best to just join the others
Zayden: Well I'll say Thank you kind horses!
Zayden: Ok let's go check out this show
Zayden smiles
Bixi Fizzlebang: heads into wherever everyone else went
Zayden quickly sneaks off to the side
Zayden Looking for gum
The group moves in the entrance
Zayden couldn't find any gum
there are several stools with performers sitting welcoming the crowds
more people flowing in behind you
Zayden: pretty good crowd tonight eh?
Howard is stopped by a ticket taker
Zayden: handsome crowd at that
Asking for 4 copper per person
Howard Plum: Good evening. The man in the top hat said we could come to the show for free since we passed out his flyers
Zayden: Howard, tell em we're at invitation of the man in the Top Hat
Howard Plum: We were the ones with ... the boar
Zayden: I'm sorry Howard, you know what you're doing
They do not seem to agree with you
Howard Plum: Fine. Indigo! You have the purse. He wants 32 copper for admission
Zayden: whoa whoa whoa
Indigo: Okay
Zayden: now wait a minute
Raelynn: Do you need a name? Clever The Interesting is your top man, isn't he?
Raelynn: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 19]
Man in Top Hat: You came!
Indigo: goes to man and digs out a handful of coppers
Zayden: we are here at the explicit invitation of your boss, are we to tell him you would not let us in because of your simple ego?
Indigo: Do we have to pay?
Raelynn: pushes Indigo's hand back
Man in Top Hat: I am surprised you made it! Welcome Welcome
Zayden: Nice job Rae!
Raelynn: Well we DO need to know what circus we're supposedly endorsing.
Zayden: some of us at least
Man in Top Hat: Please take a seat right up front
Zayden: Aw shucks clever!
Indigo: puts the coppers away
Man in Top Hat: Where is your lovely new addition
Raelynn: Thank you.
Zayden: He's got a nasty case of the runs, just poop everywhere it's terrible
Raelynn: Busy doing other things. It was a long few days for him.
Indigo: Yuck!
Man in Top Hat: Oh that is a pity, I do hope that you are able to keep up with him
Zayden: why do you say that Clever?
Man in Top Hat: cannot be too careful,
Man in Top Hat: You know there is a fine line between fine and not fit for food
Raelynn: We have no plans to eat him.
Indigo: He looks like he would be fit for food
Man in Top Hat: If you go too long you will not get any return on investment
Zayden: There is more value in a being than meat, though
Man in Top Hat: I do hope you will stay for the whole show
Man in Top Hat: we have many acts for you
Zayden: turns to Bixi
Raelynn: We'll find out, won't we?
Zayden: that sounded ominous right?
Raelynn: What can we expect?
Man in Top Hat: I would not want to spoil the surprises
Bixi Fizzlebang: whispers to Zayden, “Everything this guy says sounds ominous to me”
Zayden: Whispers back to Bixi: I'll second you on that
Indigo: goes and sits in his seat
Zayden Takes a seat
Howard Plum: follows Indigo
Raelynn: Well you could at least promise fun.
Zayden: No popcorn? No Funnel cake?
Drummer: DRUMMMMMM ROOOOOLLLLLLLL
Drummer: Ladies and Gentleman!!!! and other assorted people
Talwin: Night!
Drummer: Welcome to the Big TOP
Indigo: claps
Indigo: looks at Raelynn
Bixi Fizzlebang: sits with arms folded, extremely skeptical
Indigo: Is that the ghost?
Raelynn: I can't tell from here...
Snake, Constrictor Normal [Speak with Animals]: [Translation] Seeeeee Thissssss isssss the Ssssssshow
Zayden: Oh dang that's the snake from before!
Bixi Fizzlebang: I thought Bongo was the one with the drums and Frederick was the ghost?
Indigo: Hope the snake doesn't try and eat me
As the act moves forward, the first display is a woman with the snake dancing
Zayden: Anybody know what the snake was saying?
Indigo: She's pretty
Zayden: It had a whole hisss thing it said
Raelynn: She does know how to dance.
Indigo: Think that's what it said
Zayden: cool
Zayden: she is pretty
right up in front of Howard now
Zayden: snake's got good taste
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks around at the audience
Zayden: Yeahhhh Howard!
Howard Plum: looks uncomfortable and blushes
Bixi Fizzlebang: There's no way this guy is getting 40 gold a night. We got scammed.
Zayden: whoa whoa, stay in the moment Bixi
Zayden: enjoy the show
Indigo: Fire!
Indigo: Look Thistle
Bixi Fizzlebang: rolls eyes
Thistle: Oooh I wonder what they'll do with that.
Zayden: keep rollin them eyes you may get a flat tire one day...
As the snake dancer is moving in front of Howard, on the other side of the arena you see the lion and strong man enter
then suddenly in front of Youtargim and Rae a fire breather pops up and BLOWS fire out of his mouth
Zayden: Oh dang!
Youtargim moves in front of Rae to block her from being harmed
Raelynn: Hey hey! I can't see!
As your eyes adjust from that the bear dances into the ring
on its rear two feet
Zayden: Bear!
Zayden: Remember me?! From the Road?!
Indigo: He's dancing!
Zayden: He dances better than I do haha!
Raelynn: Is he enjoying it?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Probably some kind of spell
Youtargim: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 70) [FAILURE by 22] [d100 = 92]
Zayden: who doesn't enjoy dancing?
Indigo: Howard?
Indigo: grins
Zayden: Howard doesn't enjoy dancing?
Thistle: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 35) [FAILURE by 48] [d100 = 83]
Raelynn: gasps
So Rae and Youtargim are surprised by a large CLOWN that appears next to them
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 15]
Raelynn: Wait, you don't, Howard???
Raelynn: EEEK!!
Howard Plum: I do. I do.
Zayden: ew clowns are legitimate scary though
Raelynn: Oh now this is less fun!
So in the chaos of the center ring with all the glitter and movement
You get involved in the show
Zayden: uh oh
and suddenly it seems time has flown by and the crowd starts to filter out
leaving you with the entertainers
Zayden: are you not entertained?!
Howard Plum: claps
Indigo: claps
Man in Top Hat: We welcome you to our show, are you satisfied that we are here to entertain everyone now?
Raelynn: claps and cheers
Indigo: That was a good show
Raelynn: Well the giant clown scared me, but the rest was good!
Zayden: I had a great time
Thistle: You need more fire.
Man in Top Hat: Laughs, you hear that Emily? More fire!
She advances on Youtargim
Drummer: dumdumdumdumdumdumdumdumdum
Man in Top Hat: Careful what you wish for
Man in Top Hat: Pauses
Man in Top Hat: Laughs
Man in Top Hat: We did not prep you for that, we cannot do that trick
Man in Top Hat: Are you happy now to advertise for us as you travel north?
Raelynn: Yes, I think so. It looked like the rest of the crowd enjoyed it as well.
Zayden: Seems alright yea
Zayden: thinks: Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?
Man in Top Hat: and the Pig? are you still happy with him?
Raelynn: shrugs
Raelynn: Bixi seems to be.
Zayden: I'm happy with him you know
Man in Top Hat: We will be following you up the road north,
Raelynn: What's your destination?
Man in Top Hat: If you do decide to change your mind
Zayden: following us?
Raelynn: Not many roads north out of here.
Man in Top Hat: I am heading to Loosend, then we shall see if the temple are flush with donations or if we continue on our way
Indigo: We'd sell him to you for 30 gold pieces
Indigo: grins
Raelynn: Oh! You donate to the temples?
Man in Top Hat: LAUGHS with Indigo
Man in Top Hat: then doubles up with laughter with Raelynn
Raelynn: frowns
Zayden: humorous guy right here
Man in Top Hat: I am happy to donate to the goddess that help us on our road
Man in Top Hat: We find our own way, bring our own blessings to our family
Zayden: to the side: So you guys wanna ride with the circus?
Raelynn: Which goddess?
Indigo: We heard a caravan went missing north of here so I'm expecting trouble ahead
Man in Top Hat: Which ever goddess helps us
Indigo: We're probably going to clear the way for you
Man in Top Hat: That is a troubling thing, it will be good for you to be ahead of us
Man in Top Hat: smiles at Indigo
Indigo: Yup
Zayden: There may be trouble ahead...
Zayden: Sings
Man in Top Hat: If you continue to bring us good crowds I will reward you
Man in Top Hat: the next time we meet
Man in Top Hat: Tonight was a good night
Indigo: Sounds good to me
Zayden: Sounds good to me too
Man in Top Hat: We will stay here two no more than three days
Zayden: Oh hey Clever
Man in Top Hat: then head north
Indigo: See, it was good Bixi
Zayden: one last thing if you don't mind my asking
Man in Top Hat: You can always ask
Zayden: Seems like you got a lot of animals that are cool with your show and it's a good time, so why is it that the boar was so adamant not to team up with your circus act?
Man in Top Hat: You would have to ask the gnome who stole him from us
Zayden: Well that's good enough for me, I'd be happy to spread the word of your circus
Man in Top Hat: That will be a nice thing
Indigo: He did run away from you. We found him running like a ... wild boar
Zayden: turns to gang: we should tell Bixi about this Gnome business in reference to Knotty
Man in Top Hat: Did he? Or was he out foraging for treats and you trapped him and kept him
Man in Top Hat: If I asked him?
Indigo: He gored Youtargim!
Raelynn: Er, no. He almost gored Yout to death.
Raelynn: He's lucky we didn't kill him.
Indigo: But it's all over now
Man in Top Hat: I will be available when you need
BOWS
Raelynn: Thank you for the show.
Indigo: Good luck
Man in Top Hat: Have a peaceful night
Man in Top Hat: And a safe journey
Zayden: Well it seems like we may need to revisit this Knotty situation in the near future...
Zayden: Later Clever!
