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Tonight’s story starts with Branwyn and N'laea back in Dragon Fen outside the Manor House and along the streets of Otterville talking
About what this upcoming trip will be like
N'laea: I have never been to Dryads Lair.
Branwyn: You will likely hate it
the camera pans out over the tops of the Valoris Wood, down over the wizard tower, across the moat, down the path through a small hamlet to an open field with two women walking
Branwyn: laughs
N'laea: nods
Branwyn: It is a large city full of buildings and people
N'laea: At least it will be a shorter time there than how long the others plan to spend.
N'laea: No trees?
Branwyn: Oh there are some for decoration but you need to move to the outskirts to really feel any nature
N'laea: Hmm. Well I am happy to help you as needed, but I hope we will be quick.
Dahlia Branadarus: Running to catch up
Dahlia Branadarus: Mom Mom,
Dahlia Branadarus: Where are you going?
Branwyn: Dahlia hello!
Branwyn: smiles
Dahlia Branadarus: Slows down from running to walk slower with the adults
Branwyn: Just a quick trip to Dryads Lair to drop off the new ambassadors
Dahlia Branadarus: No No NO! You said the last one was a quick trip
Dahlia Branadarus: You were gone for EVER
Branwyn: I won't be gone longer than a couple of days
Dahlia Branadarus: You can't go without me
Dahlia Branadarus: I will tell the Queen
Branwyn: I'm staying on this plane. No more of that funny time stuff. I promise!
Branwyn: She's the one that wants me to take them
Dahlia Branadarus: I can go too then
Branwyn: Oh baby, I don't have any room
Dahlia Branadarus: I am NOT a baby anymore!
Dahlia Branadarus: STOMPS
Branwyn: I have to take their luggage and Jennevive
Dahlia Branadarus: I can do things
Dahlia Branadarus: Cantrips up a small flower
Branwyn: I know you can! But you are my baby still
Branwyn: claps
Branwyn: That is beautiful!
Dahlia Branadarus: frowns and smiles at the same time
Dahlia Branadarus: But
Dahlia Branadarus: Thank you
Dahlia Branadarus: I have been working on them
Branwyn: Demi has to stay home too
Dahlia Branadarus: Jilly likes them for the dinner table
Dahlia Branadarus: of COURSE he does, he is just a kid
N'laea: Tiberius is not coming.
Branwyn: You can get your father to do all the things you want him too but can't because I'm home
Dahlia Branadarus: He made us promise not to tell you
Branwyn: smiles
Branwyn: That doesn't mean I don't have a good idea about them
Dahlia Branadarus: OH I need to see Kenna, she has some goop for Jilly
Dahlia Branadarus: I will see you later mom
Dahlia Branadarus: RUNS ahead
Branwyn: Okay. Run along then
Branwyn: laughs
Branwyn: And that didn't last long
N'laea: Still an age with short attention spans.
N'laea: How long does that usually last for humans?
Branwyn: Depends on the person
Branwyn: Anyway N'laea, we have to take the ambassadors to their new home and then hopefully the next morning we can pop into the Royal Library
N'laea: nods
Branwyn: Jennevive said she would see what she could find out at the Celestry so between the two I hope we can get some solid answers for the trip to hell
Jennevive: Digging in the dirt to the southwest corner of the intersection of the center square of Otterville
N'laea: Yes. Finding out more so we can prepare for that will be worth the trip.
Jennevive: Looks up
N'laea: And this Jennevive is... helpful?
Jennevive: Find out what?
Branwyn: About hell of course
Branwyn: Jennevive, this is N'laea
N'laea: nods a hello
Jennevive: Too hot or too cold depending on your preferences
Branwyn: N’laea this is Jennevive
Jennevive: and Hmmmm
Branwyn: N’laea is coming with us
Jennevive: You are the Elven Ranger that thinks to replace Shi
N'laea: Replace Shi? No.
Jennevive: OH do not dismiss it so quickly...
Jennevive: Younger
Jennevive: Prettier
N'laea: raises a brow
Jennevive: Fewer deaths on your hands
N'laea: Older. I would not think so. And certainly not.
Jennevive: I think that you underestimate your powers
N'laea: No. I know it. But I do not think you can compare us except for being elves.
Jennevive: Shi was very responsible for so many meeting an untimely end
Branwyn: Jenn ...
Jennevive: But I can see why you want to be ...
N'laea: That you know of, but you do not know my history to judge it.
N'laea: And you only know part of hers.
Jennevive: I am always so entertained by the people that Branwyn brings into my orbit
Jennevive: It is another reason to love her
N'laea: She has been a good, unexpected friend. It is why I'm willing to help her.
Branwyn: I live to entertain you
Jennevive: Enough to go to Hell for her? (to N'laea)
Jennevive: Warm smile and blows a kiss to Branwyn
N'laea: She faced a goddess for me.
Jennevive: But only one
N'laea: Only one that revealed themselves.
Branwyn: How many goddesses would you like me to encounter?
Jennevive: I would hope you want to become one
Branwyn: laughs
Jennevive: So many young boys and girls have called me
Jennevive: I do need to speak with you Branwyn after we get back
Branwyn: Of course
Jennevive: I have given Branadarus some things to find for me
Branwyn: I'm sure he would be happy to help
Jennevive: Slides a bag of dirt into her belt pouch
Branwyn: frowns
Jennevive: Do you know when you will be leaving for Dryads Lair?
Branwyn: As soon as everyone is ready
Jennevive: Then I will make sure I am ready in two days
Branwyn: Why are you digging around in my dirt, by the way?
Jennevive: I needed some dirt with the blood of a loyal servant who was wronged
Branwyn: Here?
Branwyn: sighs
Branwyn: I will speak with Nevin
Jennevive: There was an acolyte that was here in the square and then was hit by a farmer with a rake because he would not bless the beer he was brewing
Branwyn: shakes her head
Branwyn: Why wouldn’t he give a blessing?
Jennevive: This will make a very nice component for an Anger spell
Jennevive: He was abstaining
Branwyn: All right. We shall see you in two days at the Inn
Jennevive: How long will we be gone?
Branwyn: Abstaining from blessings - maybe he deserved a rake - she murmured
Jennevive: I really hope my old room is available
Branwyn: Just a few days. Get the ambassadors settled, go to the library, Celestry and then back home
Jennevive: I hope you can handle the library on your own,
Branwyn: I'm sure I can. N'laea will be with me and perhaps my travelling friends will have made it to the city
Branwyn: I thought you wanted to go though
Jennevive: GOD I wish we had the time to tie Agatha up and teach her a lesson
Branwyn: laughs
Jennevive: You and I could have so much fun with her
Branwyn: She will get her lessons as she goes
Jennevive: But I need to do research in the Celestry
Branwyn: Good
Jennevive: I do not have time to tie you up
Branwyn: I'd like to see you try
Jennevive: So would I
Branwyn: laughs again
Jennevive: warm wicked smile
Branwyn: See you at the Inn Jennevive
Jennevive: I will see you in two days
Branwyn: Come on N’laea
Jennevive: Walks off towards the lighthouse to the east
N'laea: You have a fascinating relationship with her.
Branwyn: I lived with her for more than a year and we have saved each other many times through that time
N'laea: nods
N'laea: Those kind of bonds can certainly evolve into something interesting. It is good you have someone you can rely on.
Branwyn: I wouldn't go that far.
Branwyn: She enjoys the chaos that seems to follow me and I believe we respect each other's power
N'laea: Ah. So reliable but only under specific circumstances and conditions?
Branwyn: Yes. I don't trust her completely, but sometimes she is extraordinarily handy to have around
Branwyn: I think hell and her will get along nicely
N'laea: That is good to know. So she is going to hell as well?
Branwyn: I hope so
Later with N’laea and Branwyn ready to enter the Inn and teleport to Dryads Lair
N'laea: I always miss the sun.
Branwyn: that is one thing the city has
N'laea: Good.
N'laea: It is hard to adjust to this.
Branwyn: I know. Going out in the sun will be fine. It's coming back that is the hard part
N'laea: nods
N'laea: Oh. Will you be able to look at the quiver again? Although perhaps we should wait until we return and do not have company.
Dahlia Branadarus: I am here!
Branwyn: We can do it before we leave or when we get to the city. We would have more privacy there I think
Branwyn: Hello Dahlia. Come to see us off?
N'laea: Ah. Good point.
Dahlia Branadarus: I am going with you
Branwyn: No you are not. We discussed this
Dahlia Branadarus: Yes you told me no
Dahlia Branadarus: That is not a discussion
Branwyn: Which means no
Dahlia Branadarus: Jennevive taught me that
Dahlia Branadarus: Consent is important
Dahlia Branadarus: I did not agree
Branwyn: And you do not have my consent to go and so that is the end of that
Dahlia Branadarus: Did you know she can tie fourteen different knots?
Branwyn: It does not surprise me in the slightest
Jennevive: I only taught you fourteen different ones
Dahlia Branadarus: I just want to go on an adventure
Branwyn: But you must go home because if you cross the gate into the Inn you will get sick
Branwyn: Have your father take you on an adventure while I'm gone
Jennevive: I am forced to agree with your mother that she does have the final word
Jennevive: See
Jennevive: She says you need to go on an adventure
Jennevive: Go talk with your father, and go off to the goblin caves
Jennevive: You will have a great adventure
Branwyn: smiles
Branwyn: Only if you are with your brother, father and the cats
Dahlia Branadarus: But Demi gets to fight goblins
Dahlia Branadarus: I want to explore
Dahlia Branadarus: Oh OH OH!!!!!
Dahlia Branadarus: Yes
Dahlia Branadarus: YES!
Dahlia Branadarus: I get to take the cats
Dahlia Branadarus: LOVE you Mom
Branwyn: Love you too precious!
N'laea: Be nice to them.
Dahlia Branadarus: Demi has to admit to that
Jennevive: Watches her turn and run off
Jennevive: So
Branwyn: She is getting unmanageable. If she snuck in and grabbed me she would have blown the spell
Jennevive: I am
Jennevive: Uncertain
Jennevive: Children are chaotic
Jennevive: perhaps Red and I should have
Branwyn: laughs
Branwyn: Your children would have been most interesting
Jennevive: So N'laea are you ready to go brave Hell?
Jennevive: At least your version of it
N'laea: It will prepare me for actual Hell.
Jennevive: I think the City will be worse for you
N'laea: It could be.
Jennevive: Agatha, this is N'laea the person ... well Elf... that will be joining us on our trip
N'laea: nods a hello
Jennevive: You should learn from her, there will be more like her outside of the city
Jennevive: North beyond the wall, where horrible things live
Agatha nods slowly
N'laea: Those keeps out the unwanted visitors
Branwyn: Oh stop!
Branwyn: Everyone hold on and don't let go
N'laea: grabs hold
Branwyn: concentrates on the courtyard by the fountain
Branwyn: [CAST] Teleport
So Branwyn, Jennevive, N'laea and the two new ambassadors arrive in the Residence
where after a short WHOOOSH
the group materializes
and Servants yell and make a fuss
Branwyn: Welcome to Ashcroft Manor
Gerald Whitwatcher: Who are you!
Branwyn: Good day. I am Countess Branwyn the Mysterious Branadarus escorting the new Ambassador from Drillian
Gerald Whitwatcher: Blinks
Gerald Whitwatcher: Jaw drops just a bit
Branwyn: Meet Miss Agatha Finefur and the Queen's Representative Earl Bolpel
Gerald Whitwatcher: Wait, who?
Branwyn: I am sorry I am not sure what your proper titles are
Gerald Whitwatcher: I mean I know who you are Countess
Gerald Whitwatcher: But why are you here?
Gerald Whitwatcher: I mean
Gerald Whitwatcher: I
Gerald Whitwatcher: Hmmmmm
Branwyn: I just said. To deliver the new Ambassador
Branwyn: I am much faster than a ship
Gerald Whitwatcher: The new ambassador is due to arrive by...
Gerald Whitwatcher: Yes that would be a very true statement
Gerald Whitwatcher: and Branwyn the Mysterious, Bows
Branwyn: Is Phillipe still here?
Gerald Whitwatcher: You were an excellent ambassador by all accounts
Gerald Whitwatcher: No I am his replacement
Branwyn: Thank you
Gerald Whitwatcher: He retired 7 years ago
Branwyn: I hope that he is well. And your name please?
Gerald Whitwatcher: I am Gerald, Master Gerald Whitwatcher, my parents were born in the Mosskin Estates, I was sent here 10 years ago to learn the craft
Gerald Whitwatcher: I had thought I was here to learn, then go home,
Gerald Whitwatcher: but Phillipe kept me here and then I ... inherited the job?
Branwyn: Ahhh ... well that happens. It is a pleasure to meet you Gerald.
Gerald Whitwatcher: It has not been bad
Gerald Whitwatcher: This will be my third ambassador
Branwyn: I don't suppose Arabella or Joseph are still here?
Gerald Whitwatcher: We have hosted several people who know you Countess
Gerald Whitwatcher: Arabella I know she lives in the city still
Gerald Whitwatcher: Joseph does not sound familiar
Gerald Whitwatcher: OH
Gerald Whitwatcher: OH
Gerald Whitwatcher: Looks at Jennevive, are you Jilly?
Gerald Whitwatcher: I have heard about you
Gerald Whitwatcher: the amazing cook and more
Jennevive: Grins and curtseys
Jennevive: Thank you, it is always a wonderful thing to be remembered fondly
Jennevive: Tell me how did you hear about me?
Gerald Whitwatcher: Arabella told me that I needed to find a manager and a cook when she left
Gerald Whitwatcher: that I should send for you
Gerald Whitwatcher: That Branwyn depended on you
Gerald Whitwatcher: and that if I could ever get you to come back it would make my life so much better
Gerald Whitwatcher: How can I convince you to stay?
Gerald Whitwatcher: Oh, glances up at the Countess
Gerald Whitwatcher: I am sorry
Branwyn: Gerald ... this is Jennevive, the Queen's representative that served here at the same time I did. She is not a cook
Gerald Whitwatcher: that is why she left before isn't it
Jennevive: Oh why did you say that, I would love to eat him up
Branwyn: Because he deserves a little kindness now that we have just dropped in on him from the sky
Branwyn: Perhaps we should get the new Ambassadors settled?
Jennevive: Do be a dear Gerald and run a warm bath for me, I will be off to pay my respects in the Celestry and when I come back this evening I will want to indulge
Jennevive: I will see you all at dinner
Gerald Whitwatcher: Ummmm
Gerald Whitwatcher: Looks at Branwyn
Gerald Whitwatcher: There are people here
Gerald Whitwatcher: Admiral Indigo
Branwyn: Jenn? See if you can find out what the time differential will be for the trip to the hell plane? I don't want a repeat of last time and lose years
Gerald Whitwatcher: a mage
Gerald Whitwatcher: Elves
Gerald Whitwatcher: amazing, he mutters
Gerald Whitwatcher: OH
Branwyn: Oh good! They made it! Dinner will be wonderful
Gerald Whitwatcher: Looks up at the balcony and spots Licornah and Zayden coming out of the lounge at the sound of all the commotion in the courtyard
Gerald Whitwatcher: Looks at Licornah, More elves? gestures at N'laea
N'laea: We do exist.
Zayden: What's all the commotion?
Licornah: :: gives a wave from the balcony ::
Branwyn: Hello Zayden! Licornah! Good to see you!
Lanek Olenak: looks profoundly uncomfortable and out of his element
Branwyn: Hello Lanek!
Zayden: Oh hey Lanek!
Zayden: How's the flute?
Lanek Olenak: nods to Bran, grimaces at Zayden
Zayden smiles in return
Lanek Olenak: safely pocketed, how's yer --
Lanek Olenak: looks at Bran and stops himself
Branwyn: laughs
Licornah: :: descends the staircase :: Have you all been here long?
Licornah: It's good to see you all in good health
Branwyn: We have just arrived. I think we were a bit of a surprise for the staff
Branwyn: It's too bad I can't give a teleport warning
Lanek Olenak: it was a surprise for me and I was in it
Felice Swiftbrew: Now see here, I cannot have you mudding up the courtyard again I have told you Licornah that this just will not do, and Lanek what do you think you are doing dragging that ..... thing .... out of the stables
Felice Swiftbrew: And who are you? (Looking at Branwyn and guests) You cannot just barge in here un announced
Felice Swiftbrew: You will have to make an appointment
Felice Swiftbrew: Just go back the way you came and you can start again
Zayden: No walk-ins?
Branwyn: smiles
Licornah: :: raises brow :: I showered before I went to dinner with Rae and her mother -- thank you. I even pressed my robes.
Branwyn: The new Ambassador needs an appointment to assume her duties?
Branwyn: Come Agatha. Take charge.
Branwyn: This is your appointment
Felice Swiftbrew: Any new Ambassador should check in first of course
N'laea: watches with interest
Felice Swiftbrew: THEN I will see to how to settle any visitors
Felice Swiftbrew: But you are not on my list
Felice Swiftbrew: so you can just go back and try again
Licornah: Oh, I think without her, you have no list...
Branwyn: I am sure Gerald shall explain everything
Gerald Whitwatcher: Felice, this is Countess Branwyn the Mysterious
Gerald Whitwatcher: I think she does not need an invitation
Felice Swiftbrew: EVERYONE needs an Invitation
Felice Swiftbrew: That is how you keep things organized
Gerald Whitwatcher: Felice, I hope you like being a mouse
Gerald Whitwatcher: She can make you a mouse
Branwyn: Agatha, am I invited?
Agatha looks around and nods, Welcome to Ashcroft Manor, Countess Branwyn the Mysterious, former Ambassador for Drillian and the Queen's advisor on all things magical
Felice Swiftbrew: Jaw drops
Lanek Olenak: And ENTOURAGE!
Talwin: Hear hear!
Branwyn: laughs
Gerald Whitwatcher: Felice, this is where you welcome our new Ambassador and thank the Countess for bringing her so swiftly to us
Branwyn: I am so pleased you all got here before me
Lanek Olenak: clears throat
Felice Swiftbrew: I
Felice Swiftbrew: well
Felice Swiftbrew: We have had many people come through the Residence over the last few weeks, I am glad to welcome you
Branwyn: Thank you for the warm welcome. It is much appreciated
Felice Swiftbrew: I will be certain to have the proper .... accompaniments for you this evening
Felice Swiftbrew: BOWS to Branwyn
Branwyn: Thank you
Felice Swiftbrew: Nods to Agatha, I can show you to your quarters Ambassador
Felice takes the two of them off to their quarters
Gerald Whitwatcher: Thank you Countess
Gerald Whitwatcher: Your friends have spoken kindly of you
Gerald Whitwatcher: But no one told me you were coming
Branwyn: I know this is sudden. I appreciate your patience and understanding
Branwyn: I don't suppose we could use the salon so my friends and I can catch up?
Gerald Whitwatcher: I .. are the rumors true?
Branwyn: Rumors?
Gerald Whitwatcher: Did you freeze women and drop them in the fountain?
Branwyn: sighs
Gerald Whitwatcher: Admiral Indigo swears it was not true
Branwyn: No no. A frozen woman did drop into the fountain but that had nothing to do with me
Gerald Whitwatcher: That is what the locals said, that frozen dead women would just show up here
Gerald Whitwatcher: Admiral Indigo said it was not only you
Gerald Whitwatcher: But...
Gerald Whitwatcher: I will send anyone up to the salon for you
Gerald Whitwatcher: gestures to Licornah and Zayden who are up there already
Branwyn: Nothing frozen shall arrive during my stay rest assured
Gerald Whitwatcher: Nods hopefully
Lanek Olenak: groans
Branwyn: That would be wonderful. I missed the salon
Talwin: Grim faced
so eventually everyone makes it upstairs to the second floor and the salon
Daria Kazak: Hello Miss Licornah, can I bring you any more drinks?
Daria Kazak: Sir Zayden, do you need more muffins?
Licornah: Oh no thank you ... I appreciate it. Did the corn turn out for you?
Daria Kazak: It was amazing
Zayden: Sure! I could go for some muffins!
Daria Kazak: Thank you so much for that
Daria Kazak: My father is so grateful
Zayden: “Sir” so fancy
Talwin: I'd say so
Talwin: Nods
Daria Kazak: winks at Zayden, If you play for me again, show me how you slide up and down over that flute
Licornah: :: looks at her toes and says nothing ::
Daria Kazak: OH Hello Talwin, (very stiffly) I hope your training is going well
Daria Kazak: I will be back soon
Zayden: Oh well one certainly can't say no to such a proposition!
Daria Kazak: Heads out down the stairs
Branwyn: It is so good to see you all! Tell me how your trip went ... and who is this?
Branwyn: looks at Daphene
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh that's Daph! She's... um... she just wanted to come with us. Because I'm famous now.
Talwin: Laughs
Branwyn: You are? Tell me!
Daphene: stares, starstruck, at Branwyn
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, I'm the Story Teller! Check this out!
Branwyn: And nice to meet you Daph
Daphene: waves
Bixi Fizzlebang: shows off the new lozenge or whatever it was on my robes
N'laea: You tell stories?
Branwyn: Very nice!
One new Lozenge on the robes for her new level and a Book Emblem for being a Story teller
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah! Ghost stories! And other stories, but mostly ghost stories!
Bixi Fizzlebang: And I'm writing a rock opera with Zayden!
Craigh: enters into the building from town, a small sack tied securely to his belt.
Branwyn: smiles
Zayden: Yay!
Talwin: Coughs, to cover a laugh
N'laea: A rock opera? What is a rock opera?
Zayden: It's like a regular opera, except it rocks!
Bixi Fizzlebang: It's a very difficult musical that tells a story
Daria Kazak: Oh Bixi tells lots of stories
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rocks are hard, writing is hard, you know
Branwyn: I hope you will perform it when we get home. The estate will like new entertainment
Daria Kazak: Zayden is very good at performing
Bixi Fizzlebang: But worth the effort for sure! It's about the hero Talwin!
Zayden: Thank you Daria
Talwin: Especially while sneaking
Talwin: Smiling wryly
Zayden: Oh it's great story, and mostly true as well
Daria Kazak: I am not sure what the Countess wants so I brought up some different things
Talwin: Brightens at Branwny!
Talwin: Great News!
Branwyn: Talwin!
Talwin: I have something exciting for you!
Talwin: But er
Talwin: not here at the moment. I er
Craigh: sees the new arrivals in the room, waves jauntily in their direction and changes direction toward the stairs up to his room.
Talwin: Well
Zayden: I'm not falling for that old line again!
Talwin: It's safe
Talwin: But you'll love it!
Zayden: oh ok then
Bixi Fizzlebang: (to Zayden) Yeah! A little bit of embellishment, for entertainment purposes, but yeah, mostly true for sure!
Zayden smiles
Branwyn: I'm sure I will. You met your sword master then I take it?
N'laea: watches Craigh escape with some envy
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, and Talwin got rid of his evil sword
Talwin: As Bright as he hasn't been in years
Zayden: (To Bixi) Oh yes, it must entertain, and true life can be rather dull at times
Talwin: Yes and Kinda of Yes!
Talwin: I would get up and formally bow but I think my arms and legs mostly stopped working some time ago
N'laea: That is good.
Talwin: Soon after training started
Zayden: must make it hard to play with your sword Tal
Zayden snickers
Daria Kazak: If only his mouth would stop too softly to the side
Talwin: Grunts
Talwin: But definitely you'll love it!
Talwin: So excited, but disappointed he didn't bring the present
Daria Kazak: Licornah has been very good at helping the village with their crops
Daria Kazak: She even helped with the birth of twin calves
Branwyn: That is very kind of you Licornah. I am sure you are making a name for yourself here!
Licornah: :: smiles at Daria :: that's kind of you to say. I just offered some help and made a few furry friends along the way. The calves were happy surprises.
Daria Kazak: SHE is very helpful
Bixi Fizzlebang: So THAT'S where you've been hiding, Licornah
Licornah: :: shakes head quickly :: Nope, no name here. I've been keeping a low profile
Licornah: I did befriend the librarian though ..
Branwyn: You will be surprised how well people will remember
Branwyn: Oh which library?
Licornah: and the pastry chef at the inn
Licornah: Library of Lore
Branwyn: I don't think I have been there. Is it nice?
Daria Kazak: Helop is an amazing chef, he makes the most mouth watering
Daria Kazak: I will bring some for you
Daria Kazak: Goes off
Licornah: Yes, the Silver Frog is a nicer establishment
Licornah: I visited after farming during the day.
Branwyn: The Silver Frog ... isn't that one of the thieves' guild inns?
Licornah: :: shrug :: everyone was nice and no one tried to rob me
Branwyn: I don't think I have been ... Ilero would know.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well makes sense that it was so nice then... they probably didn't have to pay for most of it
Licornah: I have visited some of the other inns, but everyone was nicest there
Branwyn: I think Indigo may have met with Penelope there. He would probably agree Licornah
N'laea: I have not seen Raelynn. Did she make it here okay?
Licornah: She was visiting her mother -- she hosted all of us for dinner
N'laea: Ah good. It seems you all survived the trip then?
Licornah: Yes, but I'm glad to be on dry land for these past few months. I'm not a sailor ...
Craigh: comes back down, having changed clothes, and steps into the room and into a chair off to one side to listen.
Talwin: I must admit, sailing is only fun when it's uneventful
Talwin: or we are looting other ships
Talwin: either or
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, I disagree
Bixi Fizzlebang: For awhile dinner kept coming right to us!
Talwin: Nods happily
Talwin: I also got what was the word Bixi?
Talwin: “Glitter Bombed?”
Daphene: sits near Craigh, but not TOO near Craigh
Craigh: nods a greeting to Daph, and continues listening to the conversation.
N'laea: “Glitter bombed?”
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not sure I named it, but that's a great name!
Talwin: Oh good I remembered
Talwin: It sucked
Talwin: But is funny in hindsight
N'laea: What is that?
Talwin: Oh Bixi! Show N'laea!
Bixi Fizzlebang: snickers
N'laea: No thank you.
Talwin: Tries to desperately hold in a laugh
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sorry, Tal, it's all gone into the lotion
Talwin: Snorts
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae made a beautiful glitter lotion that a dragon liked!
Talwin: Seems lighter, tired, but more relaxed
Talwin: less brooding
N'laea: That sounds like her.
N'laea: Er. You met a dragon?
Branwyn: Dragon? You faced a dragon? What kind?
Talwin: A Lord of the Swamp!
Talwin: And a master of illusion that's for sure
Talwin: Grunts
Licornah: An old red dragon
Licornah: we are very fortunate to have survived
Branwyn: You are. Red dragons and old dragons are so dangerous
Talwin: And I owe them all very much for their sacrifice and time
Talwin: Solemnly
N'laea: And it ...accepted a glitter lotion?
N'laea: shakes head
Licornah: Branwyn - how are your children?
Branwyn: They are doing very well thank you.
Branwyn: They are quite a handful at the moment
Talwin: Did they try to tag along?
Talwin: Innocently
Branwyn: Dahlia wanted to come but I couldn't bring her
Talwin: Keeps a deadpan expression, but clearly amused
Talwin: The little rascal
Branwyn: I am glad you could negotiate and didn't try to fight an old dragon
Talwin: Yeah so were we
Talwin: mutters under his breath
Licornah: You should probably cross that off potential vacation spots Branwyn.
Talwin: It seemed to have more fun negotiating then fighting if you ask me. It's a very very old Dragon I think
Talwin: A legend actually
Branwyn: So ... N’laea and I are going to pop into the Royal Library tomorrow to get the Hell Book back. I can bring a couple people with us if anyone wants to come
Zayden: Library how exciting
Zayden sarcasm
Talwin: Shakes head. Sorry, uh, Fire Swamp Lady Branwny
Craigh: tilts his head, interested.
Talwin: Forgive me, I am tired
Talwin: I think you would find it fascinating
Bixi Fizzlebang: Zayden, really? I'm disappointed
Talwin: Although the cultists not so much
N'laea: Wait. You said all survived the trip. Where is Thistle?
Branwyn: Fire Swamps? I suppose that is a proper place for a red dragon to reside
Craigh: I'll tag along with you to the Library, if no one else wants to go.
Branwyn: I'd appreciate it Craigh
Zayden: I suppose I still have some childhood hang up related to libraries
Talwin: I uh....not sure I should tell you this Lady Branwny
Zayden: plus the bard libraries are very different from your typical library
Talwin: But the dragon seemed reasonable enough to visit again...as long as we bring something worth the time of course
Craigh: That's a bad idea, and you should feel bad for having it, Talwin.
Craigh: says jokingly
Bixi Fizzlebang: What happens in the bard libraries?
Talwin: Snickers at Bixi's comment
Branwyn: So where is Thistle?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Leading some gypsies
Talwin: She's their wisewoman
N'laea: Who?
Talwin: She loved us, but we didn't want to keep her from her...destiny...I think is the right word
Branwyn: She's what?
Talwin: Cocks head
Branwyn: Thistle ...
Talwin: She's not gone. She writes us letters!
Craigh: She intends to lead her new tribe towards Dragons Fen though. So we'll probably be seeing her again.
Talwin: I can go fetch them if you are worried!
Branwyn: shakes her head
Talwin: Distressed at Branwnys reaction
Branwyn: That is amazing
N'laea: Ah, that will be good. Perhaps she can give a more... coherent story.
Talwin: relaxes as his heart resumes beating again
Branwyn: I look forward to hearing her story. I am glad she will be coming to Dragon Fen. I would hate to hear she would leave and not say goodbye. Shi would be crushed
N'laea: nods
Branwyn: I would be ...
Branwyn: And where are Indigo and Howard? They are still with us?
Talwin: Nods happily
Talwin: Yes!
Talwin: Indigo has kept me sane on this adventure
Branwyn: smiles
Talwin: A real voice of reason
Talwin: Pauses oddly
Talwin: Wait
Talwin: er
Talwin: Pardon my asking, after all I am so excited to see you again Lady Branwny
Talwin: But uh,
Talwin: Well
Talwin: Why are you here exactly?
Felice Swiftbrew: Hello
Felice Swiftbrew: We will be hosting an official dinner this evening
Felice Swiftbrew: to welcome our new ambassador
Felice Swiftbrew: and our old ambassador
Branwyn: Lovely
Talwin: Nods
Felice Swiftbrew: We will be setting up tables in the courtyard
Talwin: Ah, faster then a boat eh Lady Branwny?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yummm, Indigo will be so excited
Talwin: Just teleporting them
Talwin: Smiles
Felice Swiftbrew: Please be on time
Branwyn: That is why I am here. I was asked to deliver the new ambassador and Queen's Advisor to Dryads Lair
Felice Swiftbrew: leaves quickly again
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: You are also kind enough that you didn't send them the long way
Talwin: Smiles warmly
Branwyn: And also to take the book back from the Royal Library so I can take it to hell
Branwyn: Side trip
Branwyn: grins
Talwin: Jaw Drops
Talwin: Wait what?
Branwyn: That's the only reason to go to hell
Talwin: Struggles to stand
Talwin: I'm coming with you!
Daphene: whispers to Craigh “I'm sorry, she what?”
Talwin: Sways and falls back on the couch
Branwyn: To hell? I hope so
Talwin: Gets up again
Branwyn: Are you ill Talwin?
Branwyn: Perhaps you should stay seated
Talwin: I uh, my legs and arms are stiff
Branwyn: Have some tea
Talwin: But I'll be fine
Talwin: When are we leaving?
Craigh: smiles at Daphene, “Get with me later, I'll explain what I know about it.”
Talwin: I hate to ask, but is there a rush job on Hell?
Talwin: I'll of course go with you
Talwin: But I'm in the middle of training
Talwin: trails off...
Talwin: Clearly torn
Branwyn: No no. We aren't going to hell until we are all back in Dragon Fen.
Talwin: Sighs but catches himself, turning it into a nod
Talwin: Ah, okay
Branwyn: I'm just going to take a book from the library tomorrow and really hope it will be a peaceful transaction
Talwin: Is that code for breaking and entering?
Talwin: Whispers
Craigh: blinks at that, and his eyes unfocus as he starts thinking
Lanek Olenak: Take as in rightfully remove? Or do you mebbe need a thief?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Somewhere near hell?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Unlikely
Licornah: Is there a chance I can stay somewhere near there that won't make me ill Branwyn?
Branwyn: That is difficult Licornah. If you come back with me then you can stay at the Inn and avoid the Mist entirely, but any time you enter from Loosend or leave the Inn you will risk sickness.
Talwin: Sigh
N'laea: You eventually get used to it.
Licornah: Inn life for me then... I cannot manage a week of being able to do nothing
Licornah: I can pray outside the inn safely
Talwin: One day we'll research a way around that little irritation
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, that makes more sense than staying somewhere near Hell, I suppose
Daphene: whispers to herself “Gods. Does she ever think before she talks?”
N'laea: It is only the first time it is normally that hard.
Branwyn: And Lanek, I'm going to ask for it, but if they will not give it to me then other ways will be necessary
Lanek Olenak: nods
Branwyn: It is not sitting on a shelf where it could be easily pocketed
Craigh: pulls his little notebook out of its pouch and flips through a few pages of it, then puts it back.
Lanek Olenak: at yer disposal, anytime
Talwin: We should form our own academies and libraries. Then we won't have to deal with pesky things like Diplomatic incidents
Talwin: Grins at Bran
Branwyn: It is nailed into a crate in the back of the library that will need to be requested
Talwin: I'll start thinking of an alibi
Craigh: What about the other books?
Branwyn: What other books? Most are in back rooms that are only brought out on request
Craigh: Hmm. Okay.
Branwyn: At least the most valuable ones
Craigh: shrugs. “Worth a shot.”
It is dinner time. Everyone is gathered around several tables in the courtyard around the fountain. The four ambassadors from Drillian, along with the two previous ambassadors, plus the staff and your full group of everyone, Rae, Youtargim are here with Indigo and Howard, etc.
Branwyn: gives Indigo a hug and then stops to pay attention
Gerald Whitwatcher: We welcome our new ambassador, and bid farewell to Anthony of Wellspring
Lorie (Licornah): :: applauds politely ::
Gerald Whitwatcher: You have done well these past five years Sir, thank you for your service to the Kingdom
Gerald Whitwatcher: I am certain that Madam Agatha Finefur will serve well as your replacement
Branwyn: claps
Gerald Whitwatcher: Thank you to Countess Branwyn the Mysterious for being here for this exchange of duties
Gerald Whitwatcher: Perhaps we need to look into having this happen again
Gerald Whitwatcher: Sir Anthony you might be invited back in five years for that ceremony
Gerald Whitwatcher: Dinner is served!
Felice Swiftbrew: Please everyone enjoy
The staff brings out platters
and continues to serve over the course of hours
Zayden: Why doesn't he just check out the book? it is a library
Zayden: Seems like an unnecessary hassle
Branwyn: Books do not leave the Royal Library
Branwyn: Unless you are the Prince
Talwin: Hm
Talwin: Ponders
Talwin: Lady Branwyn
Zayden: So they check in anytime they like, but they can never leave?
Raelynn: quietly, “Oh my goddess, I still can't believe you're here, N'laea! I made friends with a dragon, and Thistle did magic, and I have SO much to tell you later!”
Talwin: As I recall, rules are more like suggestions around you. In your position as Countess
Daphene: Do you know the Prince?
Talwin: Could you request the book?
Talwin: You could explain the dangers of it, and that you intend to rid the land of a danger that threatens this land
Branwyn: Not the current one. I have lost my contacts after so much time
Talwin: Shakes head
Talwin: I do agree
Talwin: But apparently your legend persists
Branwyn: I will request it and do think I can make a compelling argument
Talwin: As I recall, you did a good deed here
Raelynn: Oh! I charmed a dragon. I bet I could charm a librarian if you need?
Talwin: Nods
Branwyn: Hopefully that will be enough
Talwin: The only worry I have, is that if you request the book, and it suddenly goes missing, they will look to you
Talwin: So, we need to prepare a convincing alibi if they refuse
Talwin: We don't want to cause a diplomatic incident
Talwin: Like floating balloons over the palace or something
Branwyn: laughs
Zayden: well if it's 'diplomatic' then I’m sure it wouldn't be a big deal
Talwin: Glances at Zayden
Talwin: Zayden I love you man, but uh
Talwin: Sometimes the things you say...
Zayden takes a bite of food
Zayden: are amazing?
Branwyn: If need be I will just have to show them what happens if they do not give me the book
Talwin: Yeah, that won't be a diplomatic incident
Talwin: mutters
Talwin: quietly focusing on food
Raelynn: Yes.
Licornah: Do you know the librarians? Is there something of value that could be offered for the book?
Licornah: Most libraries don't want to keep evil lurking about
Branwyn: I know the librarian when I served there but am not sure he is still there. It would help if he was
Branwyn: Librarians can be very protective of their books
Branwyn: We'll just have to go and see what happens
Branwyn: smiles
Howard Plum: Branwyn, Craigh found a possible lead on information for the hell trip.
Howard Plum: I took something so you could find him if you want to speak with him
Howard Plum: His name is Fives and he is in RiversBend
Howard Plum: We met him but I didn't know enough to ask the right questions
Howard Plum: Which is why I took the bracelet so you could
Branwyn: Fives? Craigh, he could help us?
Craigh: hears his name and comes over to the group.
Craigh: You rang, madam? How can I assist you in your plans and/or plots or schemes?
Branwyn: smiles
Branwyn: Howard says you introduced him to a person in RiversBend who is familiar with the planes of hell?
Craigh: Oh, the Fives guy. His was the name I was given when I asked if there was someone knowledgeable about devils. I don't know him personally though, just the one encounter. Unfortunately, every name I've been given here in Dryads Lair has turned out to be busy, unfindable, or a con man.
Bixi Fizzlebang: This guy seemed like he knew stuff though
Craigh: Sounded legit, I agree, but I don't know anything on it myself.
Branwyn: Couldn't hurt to ask. We can stop there on the way back home
Bixi Fizzlebang: He countered our questions with more questions. We were “what do you know about devils;” and he was “well, I know a lot about these ones but these other ones are scarier” or whatever. Most of it was over my head but... he seemed to know his stuff anyway
Howard Plum: He has my handkerchief. Could you get it back so he doesn't use it to find me?
Howard Plum: It was a security thing
Branwyn: That was very brave of you. I will take care of it
Branwyn: So let me see, N’laea, Raelynn, Lanek, Craigh and Licornah want to visit the library tomorrow?
