Chat Log - 2022 11 04 - Searching for Alexandria - Formatted - Chat
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So it is morning
you are all fully healed
you are sailing towards Bywater
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I am very grateful to you all for making it possible for me to get home
Raelynn: Well you had good luck for us to run into you as we headed north!
Craigh: Glad we were able to help out.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Sad smile, I am grateful, do not get me wrong, but I am not certain I would say good luck
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Being the only survivor,
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I will have to go talk with his widow
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I am very grateful to be alive
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: so thank you all very much
Raelynn: You can't fault yourself for being the survivor. Sometimes fate just works like that.
Craigh: Being the survivor is hard, I understand
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I have never had a friend die
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: You are adventurers and heroes
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: How do you deal with it?
Licornah: Perhaps your friend has transcended this world as a sailor and will be living as a seal or a wolf
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: That is interesting
Indigo: I try to think about what they would want me to do
Raelynn: You try to keep living the life they'd want you to live. To keep them close in your memories, but to keep going as they'd want you to go on. No good friend would want you to wallow and give up on life because they couldn't live it.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Thank you
Raelynn: Sometimes it helps if you can find a way to connect with them - write them a letter or hold a little ritual just for them and their memory. Like fishing on their birthday or something?
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I will ask her what she would like
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: Maybe you can do something together, but it's okay to do something for yourself, too. He was your friend as well as her husband. You can grieve in your own way.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: None of you except Indigo has been to Bywater before?
Indigo: looks around
Indigo: Don't think so
Raelynn: Not that I remember... I've sailed between Dryads Lair and Loosend, but I don't remember stopping in Bywater.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: If you need anything I will be most grateful to help you
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I do not have room at my house
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: well room
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I have a place that I rent
Indigo: We wouldn't try to have you take all of us in
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: But I will be glad to help you find someplace
Indigo: You would need a mansion!
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Laughs
Raelynn: Oooh if you could find me a nice, soft bed somewhere safety, that would be lovely.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I have never found a treasure like that
As the group rows and with a bit of wind you move eastwards along the northern shore of the lake
the port side is clear and calm along the shore, it seems like it would be easy to just beach anywhere to land and unload anything
Once you get to Bywater, it is a large town, a shallow water port, several hundred people living in town
Third largest town in Gold Hills
Craigh: Where should we dock, Halgert?
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: When we get close they will raise a flag for us
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Who shall I say is in charge?
Craigh: Continue rowing, sailors!
Craigh: Indigo, I think.
Indigo: Yout and I can take care of docking
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Good
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: SMILES
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I was really thinking I would never see this place again
Indigo: Feels good to be home?
Craigh: I understand.
Pulling into port quietly and simply
Craigh: Good luck, Halgert.
Halfling, Port Master: Hello there
Halfling, Port Master: How are you folk doing?
Halfling, Port Master: Big Folk?
Halfling, Port Master: and who are you? (looking at Indigo)
Halfling, Port Master: Pulls the ropes and ties off the Buttercup
Halfling, Tallfellow: Hey there
Halfling, Tallfellow: Good to see new fresh face
Craigh: Travelers from Drillian. This is Indigo, our captain.
Raelynn: Hello!
Raelynn: Oh not me. Him.
Halfling, Port Master: Hello Captain Indigo
Licornah: :: nods ::
Halfling, Port Master: OH
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Hello Captain Indigo
Indigo: Hello!
Raelynn: points to actual Indigo
Indigo : [Translation] Hello! We need to dock for a day or two
Indigo : [Translation] It's actually Admiral Indigo, but you can just call me Indigo
Indigo: grins
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Admiral, good to know and I will be glad find you a dock for as long as you need
Indigo : [Translation] Thank you!
Indigo : [Translation] Our ship got damaged so I'll need to take a look at it later. Also need to find an anchor
Indigo : [Translation] Ours got chewed off
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] WOW
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Where are you coming from?
Halfling, Port Master : Taking notes
Indigo : [Translation] Some undead seals bit it off
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] And when are you heading out, to where?
Indigo : [Translation] We're coming from Loosend and going to Bort's Beach
Raelynn: humming to herself
Indigo: I'm telling him about the damages and we'll need to be here for a day or two
Raelynn: nods
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] I can have inspectors check out what you need and write up a bill of work for you
Raelynn: It probably would be good to get it repaired after all that...
Craigh: How many days from here to our destination, Indigo?
Indigo : [Translation] Oh I was going to do the repairs ...
Indigo: Uhhh maybe another 4 days Craigh
Indigo : [Translation] She's still seaworthy. But the anchor is a problem and I can't fix that
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Very well
Indigo : [Translation] I would be happy to see what the inspector says
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Thank you
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Do you need anything else Admiral?
Indigo : [Translation] How much are docking fees? I can pay you now
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] OH no! You do not pay! You are a Bounder!
Indigo : [Translation] You know me?
Indigo : [Translation] Bounders can still pay their way. I'm taking up space in your port
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Everyone knows of Admiral Indigo the Official Bounder for the King
Indigo : [Translation] Can you recommend an inn that can take all of us?
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] I would say to go to the Green Inn, they have places for both normal people and Big People
Indigo : [Translation] I will go find it. Thank you!
Indigo: He says we should go to the Green Inn
Indigo: They can take all of us
Raelynn: They have beds?
Raelynn: Is it a good place, Halgert?
Indigo: I'm sure they have beds ...
Craigh: Short, or long beds?
Indigo: They let all kinds of people stay there
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: The Green Inn is nice, a bit expensive, but extra helping for dinner
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: They are used to having Big Folk there too
Indigo: I think we deserve a big dinner
Raelynn: Oh maybe we'll meet someone else new!
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Looks around, I do not know where Bixi went off to, but we should try to get that boar out of the hold
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Who can take care of it?
Raelynn: We either need a crane or magic, I think.
Youtargim: Yes Rae is correct
Howard Plum: I don't have enough magic for that!
Youtargim: We need that crane, points over to the dock
Raelynn: A special door or teleportation magic?
Youtargim: But once we hoist him up, we need someone to handle him
Raelynn: Oh! Well that crane is convenient.
Youtargim: I am certain they are used to dealing with cargo here
Youtargim: but with live cargo that is not intended for the butcher?
Indigo: I'm not babysitting the boar
Raelynn: Good thing Bixi ran off. Not sure she'd refer to him as cargo...
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] We will be glad to purchase that boar,
Raelynn: Maybe Knotty will go run off and find her.
Indigo: sighs
Indigo : [Translation] It's our friend's pet
Indigo : [Translation] She wants to keep him
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Lots of pets get older and bigger, and then it is time to say goodbye
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] My daughter loved her little goat,
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] and she loved the stew that night too
Indigo: laughs
Indigo : [Translation] I don't think Bixi will be like your daughter
Indigo : [Translation] We need to keep it safe until she decides to let it go
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] I can have it put into a pen for you
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] There are holding areas for cattle and horses
Indigo : [Translation] It will be safe? The elf can talk to it and explain
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Really?
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] That would be nice
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Maybe they can talk to the other beasts
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] get them to relax
Indigo: The Port Master says we can put Knotty in a pen. I said Licornah could explain it to him
Indigo : [Translation] Sure! Licornah likes talking to animals.
Indigo : [Translation] I think probably more than people
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Good to know
Raelynn: nods politely
Indigo: Licornah, if we take Knotty and put him in a pen would you talk to him and the other animals so they'll be happy?
Licornah: I can try of course... but I'm not sure he'll agree
Indigo: He's got to think it's better than the hold
Elf : [Translation] Hello there, can I have someone look after my boat please
Indigo: He can see the sun and stars when it gets night
Halfling, Port Master : [Translation] Certainly Lord Olgorith
Indigo: looks at elf oddly
Raelynn: also looks at elf oddly
Elf : [Translation] Excellent
Indigo : [Translation] Good day! I've never seen an elf who spoke Hin
Elf : [Translation] Hello there good man
Elf : [Translation] How are you this fine day?
Indigo : [Translation] Glad to be here and off the river after so long. I am Admiral Indigo. You are a Lord?
Elf : [Translation] Hello my fair maiden, to Raelynn
Raelynn : [Translation] Oh! That I do understand. Hello!
Elf : [Translation] Only a Lord of my small portion of the Wildlands, how are you Admiral Indigo?
Elf : [Translation] Welcome to the Comfortable Lands
Elf : [Translation] Welcome home
Indigo : [Translation] Very good. We are going to the Green Inn. I don't mean to delay your business
Raelynn : [Translation] Thank you! I hope it lives up to its name. I'm Raelynn. And you?
Elf : [Translation] Ahh a good comfortable place, you will find good food there, if you seek more entertainment go in search of the Jade Goblet they have a more lively atmosphere
Indigo : [Translation] Thank you!
Indigo: Okay I think we are about all set
Indigo: For the ship any way
Raelynn: That was a lot of boat talk.
Raelynn: Sorry ship.
Indigo: smiles
Elf : [Translation] I am Lord Olgorith
Craigh: Floaty thingy!
Indigo: An inspector is going to look at the ship damage. We're good to dock here for a day or two.
Lorie (Licornah): :: curtsies and heads to the hold to chat with Knotty ::
Raelynn : [Translation] Lord? Oh! I'm sorry, where are my manners?
Raelynn: [SKILL] Etiquette [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 14] [d20 = 2]
Indigo: We can put Knotty in a pen and the Port Master would like Licornah to maybe talk to the other animals to make sure they all stay calm
Raelynn: prettily curtseys
Indigo: Lord Olgorith says we should go to the Jade Goblet after we get settled at the Inn for fun
Elf : [Translation] I am charmed to meet your acquaintance, Will you be here in Bywater for long? It would be very nice to show you about the town, and the forests and glens to the north
Raelynn : [Translation] That would be lovely! I think only until our ship is repaired? However long Indigo said that would take.
Elf : [Translation] I would be very happy to spend time with you,
Lord Olgorith BOWS
Lord Olgorith watches and smiles
Raelynn : [Translation] We'll be at the Green Inn, I think? Perhaps I'll see you once we get settled in.
Elf : [Translation] I can meet you there and bring you to a place that will be better suited to your desires
Elf : [Translation] Glances over at Youtargim, If you are comfortable with that
Elf : [Translation] He does watch you closely
Raelynn : [Translation] Mmm, yes he does, but we haven't really moved past the interest stage. I'm just waiting to be, well, wooed, you know?
Raelynn : [Translation] But I do know I'm looking forward to whatever is more comfortable than a ship hold. My back is killing me.
Elf : [Translation] Warm smile, takes Rae's hand and bows to kiss it, I accept the challenge
So Licornah chats with Knotty
but She does convince him to acquiesce to the ropes again and being lifted up and out onto the dock
and Licornah leads him to the holding pens
Licornah does watch and sees that this pen is secure, but also understands from the animals (cows, horses, ponies) that this pen is next to the slaughter house pen
Zayden: maybe we should give Knotty some positive reinforcement? Encourage her good behavior?
Licornah: :: frowns and works to reassure the animals and Knotty ::
Raelynn: How do you do that with a pig?
Zayden: what do pigs like?
Craigh: Same way you do any other animal?
Halfling, Porter: Hello there
Halfling, Porter: How are you all
Zayden: give her something she enjoys, a treat
Licornah: offers Knotty some fruit and chats with all the animals for a few to see how they are
Zayden: or rub its belly and say “good girl!” if pigs enjoy their belly rubbed that is
Halfling, Porter: The Port Master told me you needed some help around town?
Zayden: I know I do
Raelynn: Well Knotty is a him so it might help by saying “Good boy”?
Zayden smiles
Raelynn: laughs
Zayden: oh right, sorry Knotty!
Halfling, Porter: Thank you? I guess
Raelynn: Oh, hello!
Halfling, Porter: A nice tip would be welcome
Halfling, Porter: Not sure a belly rub is where I am headed
Raelynn: Sorry we were discussing our... um, what is Knotty? Companion? Animal?
Zayden: Mascot?
Raelynn: Er, we can tip you in actual currency, not belly rubs.
Halfling, Porter: That is a good thing
Raelynn: Unless you really wanted one from Zayden. I'm not one to judge!
Halfling, Porter: Looks up at Zayden
Halfling, Porter: I have seen cleaner more handsome Big Folk before
Zayden: Hey I don't judge. I imagine currency can get you further than belly rubs though
Halfling, Porter: It can even get you a bath
Raelynn: It's been a rough few days. Weeks? Forever on the water. I'm sure we've all looked cleaner.
Raelynn: He does play music beautifully even when dirty, though!
Raelynn: But a bath sounds wonderful/.
Zayden: I second that Rae
Halfling, Porter: Where can I take you?
Halfling, Porter: Looking around, counting all the people
Raelynn: I think we were going to get set up at the Green Inn first? And then maybe people can go do whatever it is they want to do?
Raelynn: I know I'd like to freshen up first.
Craigh: Bath good!
Halfling, Porter: Oh certainly, the Port Master gets a cut from them, you will get good service there
Halfling, Porter: looks at Craigh
Raelynn: Ahhh that's why he suggested it....
Raelynn: Well, Indigo seemed okay with it from their chat, and I do trust Indigo.
Halfling, Porter: Yes.... Bath..... Good....
Zayden: Yes I still reek of carp, thank you for the heals by the way, you're all lifesavers
Halfling, Porter: To the others, Is he special?
Zayden: literally!
Raelynn: As I said, it's been a long trip.
Raelynn: smiles
Indigo: Halgert and Lord Olgorith said it was good too.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: You know we will not be going to your mistresses place with all these Big People Henry, just stop that now
Henry, Halfling, Porter: Well you cannot blame a hin for trying
Henry, Halfling, Porter: Glad to take you all to the Green Inn
Raelynn: Thank you.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Henry if you do not take care of them, I will tell the Port Master
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: and you will not get any more special trips
Raelynn: Will we see you before we head off again, Halgert?
Henry, Halfling, Porter: Now Now, lets not get too hasty, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future
Zayden: Thanks Henry
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I will be glad to Miss Raelynn
Zayden: whispers to Rae: what do you think he means by “special trips”?
Craigh: Craigh chuckles. “I've been stuck on a boat with just these people for company. How special do you think I feel?”
Raelynn: Good!
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Once I get settled, and then I visit who I need to, I will look for your group tomorrow
Raelynn: Please give her our condolences as well.
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: I will thank you
Indigo: Yes please
Henry, Halfling, Porter: What do you mean Halgert?
Henry, Halfling, Porter: Where is....
Raelynn: I'm one of those people, so you must feel VERY special, Craigh.
Henry, Halfling, Porter: OH
Raelynn: bats her eyelashes
Craigh: Really? Have I missed something?
Henry, Halfling, Porter: Looks around at the crew noticing that it is all new people with Halgert
Craigh: grins at her and winks.
Henry, Halfling, Porter: I am sorry for your loss
Henry, Halfling, Porter: I will light a candle for you tonight
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Thank you Henry
Halgert, Human, Sailor/Fisherman: Looks at the group, I will see you tomorrow, I will look for you after second breakfast
Raelynn: nods and waves
Indigo: See you tomorrow Halgert
The time is 10:00 AM
Licornah: :: Arrives at the Inn ::
Everyone arrives at the Green Inn,
Licornah: :: looks for Bixi to explain Knotty's situation and that he'll need to be on Slaughterhouse watch, but is safe with the other kind animals ::
Licornah: :: ponders how to find the bath to de-odorize herself ::
Halfling, Inn Keeper : [Translation] Hello there,
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Oh sorry, Hello there
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Sorry I only saw you Sir
Halfling, Inn Keeper: You are? (looking at Indigo)
Indigo: Hello, the Port Master recommended your Inn
Craigh: watches how Hin interact within their own societies.
Indigo: I'm Admiral Indigo and we need rooms and baths for everyone
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Excellent of old Trop to give us a blessing
Indigo: And food please
Raelynn: nods enthusiastically in agreement to all that
Zayden: ohh I like food
Indigo: Do you have room for all of us?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Excellent, we can do that for you
Halfling, Inn Keeper: and for all of you
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Well
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Yes
Halfling, Inn Keeper: but
Indigo: But?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: You will have to squeeze, it is not the best at the moment
Craigh: There's always a 'but'
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I only have 6 rooms
Halfling, Inn Keeper : [Translation] She has a cute butt I will say, nods to Rae
Indigo: Are the 6 rooms empty?
Indigo: laughs
Craigh: Well, obviously, Indigo and his wife Raelynn here will get one room together.
Halfling, Inn Keeper: But I can make sure they are ready for you before supper
Indigo : [Translation] Want me to tell her that?
Raelynn: Oooh you catch on quick, Craigh.
Raelynn: laughs
Raelynn: I can share with Bixi.
Raelynn: Er, whenever she trots back in here.
Indigo: 6 rooms for about 12 of us is very good
Halfling, Inn Keeper : [Translation] Chuckles, you tell me, how do you like being with a Big One? I hear the elves are very sensual
Indigo: gasps
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I will be glad to host you then,
Raelynn: listens more closely assuming there is gossip
Indigo : [Translation] No, no! I've never been with any of these people like that
Halfling, Inn Keeper: for tonight and if you feel a need for different accommodations
Halfling, Inn Keeper: glances at Indigo and nods, of Course
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I will be glad to recommend another place where you can be free to... be free
Indigo: What's that place?
Craigh: notes to himself that tomorrow he should prepare Comprehend Languages
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Warm smile with Indigo, We can work out those details later
Halfling, Inn Keeper: for now you and the lovely Elf maiden in room two
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Hands over a key
Halfling, Inn Keeper: There is a double bath in there
Indigo: Thank you!
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Quickly hands out the other 5 keys
Indigo: scratches his head
Indigo: Do you want to go first?
Indigo: holds out key to Raelynn
Raelynn: If you don't mind. I, um, might have a visitor coming by?
Raelynn: Thank you! You can tell Craigh he owes you his second dinner.
Raelynn: goes to freshen up
Craigh: There are two dinners?
Indigo: Ummm ... she's not going to kick me out of the room is she?
Craigh: If she does you can take my bed.
Zayden: I find if the lady kicks you out you probably did something wrong
Craigh: Something you'd know a lot about?
Indigo: Then where would you sleep? This is getting confusing
Zayden: about fifty percent
Zayden smiles
Indigo: Easier when we'd get one big room and all sleep on the floor
Zayden: I'll sleep with whomever, I'm not picky
Craigh: She and Bixi will share a room, and you can bunk with any of us. At two to a room, it'll be easy to find a spot.
Craigh: So I've gathered.
so cleaning up, deep hot baths, clean clothes, freshening up,
and meeting in the common room downstairs for lunch
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Watching Indigo come down
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Checks if Rae has a smile on her face
Raelynn: radiantly smiling because she's CLEAN
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Nods sagely at Indigo
Licornah: :: appears in the common room ::
Zayden: Nothing like a hot bath!
Halfling, Inn Keeper: So Admiral Indigo the King's Bounder
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Saying in my humble Inn,
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I must say I am very surprised and grateful Sir
Raelynn: A hot bath, good lotions, a salt scrub. It's all so wonderful.
Indigo: Thank you for having us. I wish I had news to report
Halfling, Inn Keeper: You have been gone a very long time there must be lots of news
Craigh: Yeah, I know. I forget how wild my hair gets when it's clean.
Craigh: vainly tries to brush his hair back down from its wild curls
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Personally ladling out stew to each of you
Raelynn: I thought that was clean...
Halfling, Inn Keeper: You will be needing rooms for a few days
Indigo: Not much news that affects Gold Hills though. We killed a lot of things in the Dark Shire so that was good
Halfling, Inn Keeper: That is a good thing to hear
Zayden: Yummy stew Inn Keep
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Thank you Zayden
Licornah: :: stands :: Well then, where are we off to?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I have found out that you are a decent Bard Zayden,
Zayden: Oh thank you
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Would you care to use the common room tonight?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Of course I will provide you with drink
Zayden: It would be an honor Inn Keep
Zayden: drink is surely appreciated
Indigo: The elf lord says the Green Goblet is fun. What kind of place is that?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: The green goblet?
Indigo: some goblet place
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Hmmmm, not sure, Oh you mean the Jade Goblet,
Indigo: ohh Jade is green
Indigo: sorry
Indigo: laughs
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Yes those Elves have a way with their tongues don't they? (wink)
Indigo: Is it a good place?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: That is just over the hill
Halfling, Inn Keeper: it is near the gnome enclave
Halfling, Inn Keeper: a bit tight for the Big Folk but not too bad
Halfling, Inn Keeper: no rooms for them though
Indigo: Is it a gnome bar?
Halfling, Inn Keeper: More of a community place
Halfling, Inn Keeper: where we can gather, and the Big Folk can spend a bit of time
Halfling, Inn Keeper: After dark you will find a louder crowd there
Raelynn: A louder crowd?
Indigo: Thanks. I'm good going wherever people like
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Good happy folk you understand
Halfling, Inn Keeper: We will have new songs here thanks to Zayden
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I am sure over the next few nights he will get a reputation, draw in some people
Raelynn: I'm sure he will!
Craigh: We're going to be here for a day or two. We can stay here tonight and listen to Zayden, and go there tomorrow. Or let Zayden enchant his audience without our heckling.
Raelynn: He's nice and clean now so I'm sure he'll enchant plenty.
Zayden: can you enchant people with your heckling?
Raelynn: I can enchant people many ways.
Raelynn: smiles
Zayden: a useful skill!
Youtargim: Youtargim walks into the room, clean, bathed, dressed very nicely, with a cologne
Youtargim: That was a wonderful experience
Youtargim: Thank you innkeeper
Indigo: You took even longer than Raelynn to get ready!
Youtargim: and Thank You Indigo for the foresight to bring us here
Raelynn: And I even used my good lotions...
Craigh: And you've seen my acting.
Raelynn: Your acting has caused you to lose dinner, so it's quite good, I'd say!
Youtargim: This is the cleanest I have been since we left Dragon Fen
Youtargim: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 16]
Indigo: You smell good!
Youtargim: Thanks
Youtargim: I was trying to mix some things I found
Zayden: He does smell good!
Zayden: not as good as Rae but still
Youtargim: Well it is very hard to be nicer than Rae
Zayden: Sounds like a good title to a song!
Youtargim: So Zayden and Craigh, let us do a bit of relaxing on our own before we get too involved with entertainment this evening
Zayden: Sounds good Yout, it is nice to have a nap before showtime
Raelynn: Um, I think you're going out on the town, not up stairs to nap. You can nap plenty when we sail again.
Zayden: that's fine too
So for your first evening in town
Indigo spends 3 gp for his night on the town. Howard spends 2 gp.
Indigo: [SKILL] Gaming [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 12]
Indigo: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 16] [d20 = 1]
Indigo: You were the life of the party, although you drank to much and have no memory of what occurred the people around can't remember having a better evening. You gained [3 XP]. [POSTIVE OUTCOME] [d100 = 86]
Indigo: What a great night! Double your XP gained from Carousing! [3d10 = 18]
Howard Plum: [SKILL] Whistling/Humming [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 5]
Howard Plum: [SKILL] Statecraft [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 8) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 16]
Howard Plum: You gained [2 XP]. You are not quite sure what happened but this morning the guards are out in full force. You heard they are looking for someone that matches your description but is wearing a dress. [d100 = 55]
Craigh spends 2 gp for his night on the town.
Craigh: [SKILL] Information Gathering [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 18]
Craigh: Your night did not go as planned, unfortunately you gain [0 XP] and there is a consequence from your devilish behaviour. [CONSEQUENCE] [d100 = 15]
Craigh: You wake up in a bed. You are 22 gp poorer. Within the hour, 300 freshly baked meat pies are delivered to the door of the room you are in.
So Indigo and Howard did decent, small XP gain for the fun they had, Craigh lost 22 gold in his largess for a cute pie maker
Licornah spends no gold and tries to have a peaceful night in the woods.
Licornah: Your night did not go as planned, unfortunately you gain [0 XP] and there is a consequence from your devilish behaviour.
Licornah: You gained [0 XP]. You have awakened in a tree. All of your clothing is neatly folded at the foot of the tree. This particular tree is in the center of town and the town square happens to be remarkably busy this cool crisp morning.
Actually just outside of town …
Raelynn spends 3 gp for her night on the town.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Dancing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 6]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Etiquette [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 5]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Singing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 14] [d20 = 2]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 15] [d20 = 1]
Raelynn: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 18]
Raelynn: Your night did not go as planned, unfortunately you gain [0 XP] and there is a consequence from your devilish behaviour.
Raelynn: You manage to start a fire in your drunken idiocy. you burn down a large portion of the town. If she, due to their high Charisma, gets this result and did not 'Make it Rain' then it was a small fire but it caused considerable damage 16* 100 gp. If they do not have enough to cover repairs they are now in debt [3d10+205 = 225]
More details on this fire later in our story …
Zayden spends 2gp for his night on the town.
Zayden: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 14]
Zayden: [SKILL] Information Gathering [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 7]
Zayden: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 4]
Zayden: You gained [2 XP]. You are not quite sure what happened but this morning the guards are out in full force. You heard they are looking for someone that matches your description but is wearing a dress.
Youtargim: [SKILL] Whistling/Humming [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 12]
Youtargim: You managed to let off some steam in your night of drunken debauchery. You gained [10 XP] but have no memory of what occurred. You did have however find a pair of man's underpants in your back pocket.
And now Raelynn goes on her date with the multi-lingual Lord Olgorith.
Elf : [Translation] Hello there
Elf : [Translation] I am looking forward to hearing your stories about traveling outside of the Wildlands
Raelynn : [Translation] Hello!
Raelynn : [Translation] You showed up!
Elf : [Translation] Of a certainty
Elf : [Translation] A new mystery is always interesting to explore
Raelynn : [Translation] Mmm, and what other mysteries have you explored?
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I try to find interesting ones
Raelynn : [Translation] Do you find them often here? How long have you even been here? And why?
Raelynn : [Translation] It's... a small place.
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I like to take my time to explore and learn more
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I am on a journey upriver, I plan on visiting the temples near Loosend
Raelynn : [Translation] Oh! That's where I've been living the past number of years! Umm, until recently. My temple is there!
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] That is a wonderful coincidence
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I would like to hear your stories about the place
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I am taking a present for them,
Raelynn : [Translation] You should visit Hanali's Temple. It's very beautiful.
Raelynn : [Translation] Oh?
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] She is influential in providing guidance in relationships I hear
Raelynn : [Translation] Very much!
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] Do you have those skills too?
Raelynn : [Translation] Of course! I plan to open a tea shop when I return to Dragon Fen to help others. But I have to find my own myself. It's Hanali's present to us.
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] Your own relationship? a relation... shop if you will
Raelynn: laughs
Raelynn : [Translation] Oh, I like that.
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] Warm smiles and Kisses her hand
Raelynn: smiles back
Raelynn : [Translation] So where were we going to go?
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I would like to enjoy a walk in the fields to the northwest of town
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] among the gardens and trails
Raelynn : [Translation] That sounds lovely.
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] If you would like more of a lively crowd we could find one
Raelynn : [Translation] I've been cooped up on a ship with people far too long. I'm fine with a quiet walk.
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] I ma very happy to be alone with you
Lord Olgorith escorts Rae out through the town center and into the Hin neighborhoods to the NW part of Bywater
Raelynn: wraps her hand around his arm
Elf, Lord Olgorith: Stopping at the gardens to observe the flowers and small plots
Raelynn : [Translation] Those are beautiful flowers. I'm surprised they can grow some this time of year.
Elf, Lord Olgorith : [Translation] Winter is normally mild this far south in Gold Hills
Rae and Lord Olgorth are walking and enjoying each other's company. They wander through lanes, trespass into a few gardens, and then startle a large guard dog who starts to chase them. The two of them quickly charm it but the owner who is running after stumbles and trips, spilling his lantern, the oil; splashing on a nearby haystack. The old dry hay lights on fire quickly and spreads to the nearby barn
So Rae casts and attempts to direct the flames upward
But no, the fire uses the arc of the wood to spread away from the barn and into the fields
The alarm goes up, farmers and households run out to assist
The two elves help with carrying water
and using rakes and such to clear a fire break
Meanwhile, Licornah does get out to the edge of town, relaxing and being part of nature, climbing trees again in the moonlight for the first time is so long, etc.
Licornah will soak up the moonlight and converse with any creatures that wander by
And now back to the Inn where Zayden is scheduled to perform.
Craigh: You want my advice on playing in an Inn?
Zayden: well not advice, more like if you got any ways to prime the crowd? Maybe a comedy routine?
Craigh: A song or poem about Indigo's actions might be good.
Zayden: that sounds nice
Craigh: Sorry, not a comedian. And... juggling is not my forte.
Howard Plum: I don't have any real artistic talent
Zayden: That's cool, you guys could be plants. Like cheer at the appropriate time, get the claps going, that kind of thing
Craigh: I could probably recite a soliloquy from a play, but I don't see how that would warm up the audience for you.
Craigh: Craigh claps both hands together in practice.
Craigh: *whiff*
Howard Plum: We will cheer enthusiastically
Craigh: *whiff*
Zayden: if you'd like to tell a poem of soliloquy before the show that'd be great
Zayden: sounds good
Craigh: *whiff*
Zayden: but the poem isn't necessary, only if you'd like to
Craigh: I never could get the hang of this clapping thing.
Craigh: *whiff*
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Welcome everyone!
Halfling, Inn Keeper: I am glad you were able to make it tonight,
Halfling, Inn Keeper: we have a special guest
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Zayden the Fisherman
Halfling, Inn Keeper: They say he is always fishing for compliments,
Halfling, Inn Keeper: pauses for the laughter
Halfling, Inn Keeper: But he always gets his catch!
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Glad to have you all here
Craigh: laughs
Craigh: [SKILL] Acting [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 14]
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Remember the more ale the funnier he is!
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Take it away Zayden!
Zayden: Cheers ladies and Gentleman!
Zayden: Let's get this show started what do you say?!
Craigh: Woo!
Polite clapping from the small audience, about 12 Hin, 3 gnomes, and 5 humans
Zayden: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 11) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 19]
Zayden: [SKILL] Singing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 9]
Howard Plum: claps and cheers
Craigh: cheers
Zayden: 'It's hard to smell as Good as Rae'
Zayden: How she does is none can say!
Zayden: You could try your hand
Zayden: but you may draw her ire
Zayden: Next thing you know
Zayden: you'll be in a fire!
Indigo: claps
Zayden: So be careful of that day
Craigh: *whiff*
Zayden: When Rae comes your way
Zayden: and most importantly
Zayden: watch what you say
Zayden: Thank you!
Howard Plum: claps and whistles
So the first set was a moderate success, the crowd seems to wince a bit at the off key music but the lyrical poetry they can get behind
Zayden: solo time!
Zayden: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 3]
Zayden: [SKILL] Singing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 17]
Zayden: Next round on me!
and we jump back out to Licornah and the night
Lorie (Licornah): :: meditating, giving thanks, minding her business ::
Licornah is in her tree, there are a couple of birds, and a small group of bats
a squirrel's nest in a hollow
The bats squeak about where the owl is
the squirrels hide deep in the trunk
There are flames off to the west, that light the sky for a short while
Lorie (Licornah): :: smiles as they chatter away and pauses to look at the light in the distance ::
but they die down fairly quickly
There was a large group of elves that came through five or so sleeps ago, the birds say, they were coming back from the west and moving to the far off woods in the Northeast
The bats noticed that several of the people (hin) watched the elves go quietly through their lands as if nothing was wrong
Licornah: :: nodding ::
Quietly enjoying the singing as they traveled
Spring is becoming in full bloom, the new year is less than two weeks away
the fields are being planted, dry straw from the winter is being spread out to help fertilize the fields
Soon the entire countryside will be blooming and everyone will be planting
Lorie (Licornah): :: smiles for the thought of planting and spring ::
AND now back to Zayden and the group
Better music, not quite as good song stylings
Zayden: Here's an old one my pa used to tell at the most inappropriate times
and now that is it later in the evening a sooty, dirty, smoky Rae reappears in the inn also at the end of this set
Zayden: There once was a man from Devizes Whose balls were of differing sizes One was so small you couldn't see it at all The other so big it won prizes.
Hesitant clapping
Zayden: But it did lighten the mood
Zayden: lets take a moment to appreciate our drink, and the fine inn keeper who provideth
Zayden: Fill full your cups: feel no distress; That thoughts so great should now be less! Earth mid the sky stood firm and flat, He held, till came; A sage by name; Copernicus, and righted that. We trod, he told, A globe that rolled; Around a sun it warmed it at
Raelynn : [Translation] I need another bath...
Zayden: musical interlude
Rae comes into the inn
Raelynn: sees the crowd and promptly heads to her room
Youtargim: Looks up and concern crosses his face
Youtargim: Follows Rae quickly to the back of the room
Youtargim: Are you ok?
Raelynn: Oh, I'm fine. I'm fine! Everything is FINE.
Raelynn: Just fine. Just.. Ugh, I'm taking a bath and going to bed.
Zayden: What did I say when Rae comes your way?
Youtargim: I ... ok... Well I can help with what you need. You missed dinner, do you want me to bring up something for you?
Raelynn: I... suppose I hate sleeping on an empty stomach.
Raelynn: sighs
Raelynn: Thank you.
Raelynn: Just something simple. I don't think I can stomach much else.
Youtargim: Smiles, go get in the bath, I will ask them to heat the water for you
Youtargim: and bread, with butter and jam
Youtargim: It is quite good here
Youtargim: Gestures to the barmaid
Raelynn: nods and gives a small smile before heading for her bath
Youtargim: and quietly orders a fresh batch
Youtargim: and a new bath
Back to the entertainment
Licornah spends the rest of the evening with the owls, bats and other animals chattering and enjoying the moonlight
SO in the morning Licornah slips down from her tree, minus her clothing that has fallen at the base of the tree
With none of the local people seeming to notice the bare elf walking in their fields
Licornah gathers herself and returns back to the inn
the rest of the group wakes refreshed and clean (again)
The date is See____tre, 18th Man (Early Spring), 358 SKR
Young Moon's phase is New Moon
Old Moon's phase is Evening Crescent
The time is 6:00 AM
Halfling, Inn Keeper: Breakfast is on the side tables good people
Craigh: Thank you.
Licornah: :: smiles :: Thanks so much, you're kind
Raelynn: How did your concert go, Zayden?
Zayden: eh, not my best
Zayden: but I suppose not my worst either
Raelynn: Maybe you just needed a good meal and a good rest.
Indigo: sits down with a heaping plate of food
Zayden: Good advice!
Indigo: I thought you did good Zayden
Zayden: Thanks Indigo, as long as somebody enjoys themselves then I suppose it's worth it
Indigo: Lots of people did!
Zayden: Thank you, perhaps I’m being too hard on myself
Craigh: A common problem for performers.
Raelynn: We are always our worst critics.
Craigh: So easy to see your own flaws and overlook your strengths.
Raelynn: If you sing again tonight, Zayden, perhaps I can join you. Maybe a duet would go over better?
Craigh: But it drives you to always do better, I suppose.
Zayden: That would be amazing Rae
Zayden: But it's true, perfectionism can be a cruel pursuit
Zayden: and it also drives us to get better
Raelynn: Very true.
Zayden: And how was your evening Rae?
Craigh: hears an echo
Raelynn: It was ...eventful. That's all I'll say.
Zayden: Fair fair, but always glad to have you back safe and sound either way
Raelynn: Thank you.
Raelynn: smiles
The group decided to stay in Bywater long enough to get a new anchor for the knarr at a cost of 150 gp with a 3-day installation.
