Chat Log - 2023 03 03 - Book Return - Formatted - Chat
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Jenn is back from the Celestry and the whole group is gathered for dinner with the new Ambassador
Youtargim: This is a very different place
Youtargim: This city is almost like back home, people from everyone
Indigo: So you are happy here?
Youtargim: I saw someone today in the City who thought they knew what the seas were like
Youtargim: I did not correct them,
Youtargim: I am happy where Rae is
Youtargim: She has become the reason I stay,
Youtargim: (to Indigo)
Indigo: No matter where?
Indigo: So if she left you would leave?
Youtargim: I would much rather travel to home, to bring her to see the turquoise seas
Youtargim: I would hope to take her, not leave
Youtargim: but I have also promised my Princess that I would assist Branwyn as was appropriate
Youtargim: but it seems that we just aimlessly wander
Youtargim: and I am not certain that wandering this far from the oceans is productive
Indigo: We don't wander aimlessly. We always have a destination
Youtargim: Indigo you could be such a wonderful captain
Youtargim: You would be my second in command
Youtargim: we could capture such a fleet
Youtargim: If we could only sail for home
Indigo: I don't want to be a pirate
Youtargim: No need to be a pirate, you can captain a warship and take command of goods
Indigo: That's a pirate
Youtargim: Though I do say you are handsome enough to be a pirate
Indigo: smiles
Youtargim: We shall see what the future holds for us both
Indigo: I guess but I still don't want to be a pirate
Youtargim: You could command ships and send them out to do your bidding
Youtargim: No need to dirty your hands
Jennevive: But what if I like to get my hands dirty?
Indigo: My hands get dirty all the time
Youtargim: I would say that you might be good as a captain also Miss Jenn
Raelynn: arrives to dinner
Youtargim: See Indigo! you are ready to take charge
Raelynn: Oh! I have lotions for dirty hands if you need them.
Indigo: laughs
Jennevive: Yes it would be very interesting to see Indigo take charge
Indigo: I like doing what I do though
Jennevive: I do believe you had that chance before?
Jennevive: Did Stanley stop you ?
Indigo: Only kind of. Nobody stopped me
Jennevive: Looks at Indigo, tempted to taunt again but glances at Branwyn
Jennevive: I do hope you were successful at your visit to the library? (to Branwyn)
Branwyn: Yes very much so. We have the book and all we need to do is make a copy for the library before we return it
Jennevive: Excellent
Jennevive: and I have some answers to our three questions
Branwyn: That reminds me. Howard, if you could make me a couple of Copy spell scrolls, it would help greatly
Howard Plum: Of course
Branwyn: Wonderful Jennevive! What did you learn?
Jennevive: Very good things
Jennevive: That you should know not to talk about where others can hear
Branwyn: Is there anywhere in this city that people cannot be listening?
Jennevive: Inside of The Mist
Jennevive: As you know
Branwyn: So no report until we get home?
Jennevive: I do know where the Library is, How time runs, and the three options for returning the book
Craigh: Craigh slips in to the room and finds his seat.
Jennevive: You will need help
Branwyn: Perfect!
Branwyn: Help other than what I already have?
Jennevive: There are those that listen in
Branwyn: All right
Jennevive: Points to a scroll at Branwyn's seat
Branwyn: I will be ... patient
Jennevive: Laughs
Jennevive: that is wonderful Dear
Branwyn: looks at scroll
Jennevive: Perhaps I can teach you some more of that
Branwyn: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 19) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 19]
Jennevive: curls her napkins around her fingers and then TIGHTENS it
Branwyn, sees her scroll has changed to red
Branwyn: You brought me this?
Jennevive: No I did not
Branwyn: holds up the scroll with the red ribbon on it
Branwyn: so others can see
Jennevive: That is the same as we all have
Jennevive: Holds hers up with a white ribbon
Everyone else has a white ribbon around your scrolls
Branwyn: The perhaps others should read theirs and I'll save mine
Branwyn: Philippe always said the scrolls changed on correspondence I really didn't want
Craigh: I'll open mine if you like.
Craigh: tugs on the ends of the ribbon one-handed until it unknots and opens.
Raelynn: carefully opens hers
Craigh: Dinner with .. a Mr. Silver?
Raelynn: Oh! Me, too!
Licornah: :: looks at hers and ponders whether to open ::
N'laea: hands hers to Rae to see if it reads the same
Licornah: :: slowly unties the ribbon and sets it on her lap to unscroll the note ::
Branwyn: When does he wish to dine?
Licornah: :: Makes a face at the note :: Who is Mr. Silver?
Licornah: How does he know I exist?
Branwyn: And let me guess, he wishes to come here to dine rather than invite us to his home. Wherever that is
Jenn does NOT have such an invitation in front of her
There is no indication of a location or a time
Raelynn: Isn't that the guy Mr. Miller mentioned...umm, how long ago? Is it the same one?
Branwyn: Mr. Silver is a very rich and powerful man.
Branwyn: Yes it was.
Raelynn: Wait, so does he live here or there?
Licornah: Rich, powerful, and kind or rich, powerful, and unpleasant?
Branwyn: And Licornah, here in the city you never know who is spying on you. One of the benefits of the Mist is that your business is generally your own business. Here? Not so much
Raelynn: Which is great when you like gossip, but not if you ARE the gossip.
Branwyn: I really did think dropping in here and the library rather than going through channels would keep my presence unknown
Branwyn: Hmmm ...
Licornah: I'm not worth gossiping about... I'm just a priestess who likes to farm and weave. Occasionally, I chat with animals.
Raelynn: Maybe your new ambassadors are name dropping you?
Branwyn: Rich and powerful and kind if we all agree on things. I would not care to get on his bad side
Craigh: Is it getting on his bad side to turn down an invitation, or just not getting on his good side?
Raelynn: Why would you turn down a dinner invitation??
Craigh: Didn't say I would. Just asking. This is social etiquette a bit above what I'm normally in with.
Branwyn: My interactions with him have been somewhat limited. I did him a favor and we were paid handsomely. Perhaps he needs something again. He can be quite charming
Jesper Rinnan: Good Evening
Indigo: Hello!
Branwyn: turns to the voice
Lorie (Licornah): :: turns to look at the new comer ::
Jesper Rinnan: I was asked to visit the Ambassador and deliver this? (Holds out a small chest)
Talwin: Raises eyebrows at the Chest
Branwyn: Lady Finefur is where this evening?
Branwyn: I am sure her attaché will attend to you
Talwin: I'm sure Lady Branwyn
Branwyn: A chest was delivered to the Ambassador. I hope there is a note
Agatha Finefur: yes?
Agatha Finefur: Oh that is very nice of you
Agatha Finefur: thank you
Agatha Finefur: Takes the chest
Jesper Rinnan: I was simply told to deliver this chest and then leave as quickly as possible Mamm
Jesper Rinnan: Nods to Branwyn who is obviously important but he has no idea who she is
Daphene: Well that's not ominous at all
Branwyn: Perhaps Craigh should check it before you open it
Talwin: Sighs in amusement
Jesper Rinnan: Have a good evening
Talwin: I'll join him shall I?
Branwyn: Good evening
Craigh: Craigh shrugs.
Talwin: And Shall I hold Jesper?
Jennevive: Casts Hold spell on messenger
Talwin: Levels his eyes on the Man
Jesper Rinnan: Is HELD
Craigh: I can certainly look. Just set it down on that table over there please.
Branwyn: I believe he is an innocent messenger
Talwin: Ah, Thank you Lady Jennevive
Jennevive: Seriously? you have slipped
Talwin: Innocent or not, If Lady Jennevive cannot have fun, I most certainly can
Jennevive: How did you survive outside of The Mist this long?
Branwyn: Now what if it goes an explodes and he is caught in the blast?
Branwyn: laughs
Talwin: Channeling the Sword before it's freedom
Craigh: whistles under his breath as he checks the chest over briefly.
Talwin: Reven would never leave this alone if we just left assassins to roam free
Agatha Finefur: Lady Jennevive the Queen has informed me that you were once in a position of importance before
Agatha Finefur: But I do think that we can handle things on our own thank you
Talwin: Grunts
Jennevive: STIFFENS
Branwyn: sighs
Jennevive: DEEP BREATH
Jennevive: Then turns
Jennevive: I WILL be using that bath tub
Jennevive: and leaves
Agatha Finefur: Which bath tub is she referring to?
Talwin: She is in an important position NOW Lady Finefur
Talwin: I would not test Lady Jennevive
Branwyn: Lady Finefur, Jennevive still attends the Queen's court
Talwin: Respectfully
Bolpel exits the room quickly to his own rooms to start the warm water
Branwyn: And she means YOUR bathtub
Talwin: Anything good Craigh?
Talwin: Jesper? How you hanging?
Talwin: Snorts in amusement
Talwin: We might be sending this back, hope you have a return label
Talwin: Cheerfully
Talwin: Drawing his sword, and keeping it on hand for the Chest
Craigh: continues working over the chest.
Craigh checks the chest and then quickly recoils as a dart STABS out
Talwin: Isn't this exciting Lady Branwny! Well, except for the potential death traps
Branwyn: laughs
Talwin: Chuckles
Talwin: Before his face turns dark and scary. Levels on Jesper
Talwin: Your Turn good Man
Craigh points to the glistening spike that sticks out from the lock
Craigh: I found something interesting!
Craigh: checks to see if it nicked him at all.
Jesper is HELD, not able to talk or move until the spell wears off or Jennevive is tired and passes out
Branwyn: Maybe use that white ribbon to remove it in case the spike is poisoned
Branwyn: Or your napkin
Craigh: pulls out a pair of tweezer clamps
Licornah: If it's poisoned, I could try and open it, I'm pretty good at avoiding it...
Talwin: Nothing personal you understand, but I'm going to search you. After all, you did deliver a threat to the Lady Branwny
Talwin: Pats down and searches Jesper
Branwyn: Not me Talwin. I am not the Ambassador
Branwyn: This was delivered to Lady Finefur
Talwin: Shrugs
Talwin: Calls over
Talwin: This would be much easier if I could actually move you.
Talwin: Grumbles
Talwin: Searching as best as he can
Agatha Finefur: Master Talwin, what are you doing to that poor man?
Talwin: Lady Branwyn, it may have been meant for the Ambassador, but I care about YOU, who have been exposed
Talwin: It's Sir Talwin actually
Talwin: One moment please
Agatha Finefur: Thank you Sir Talwin
Talwin: I need to steel myself to ask Jennevive to release the man
Craigh: works to dislodge the dart and set it aside on the table.
Craigh: mumbles to himself as he works
Craigh: [TOWER] [SKILL] Open Locks [PERCENT:Open Locks] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 24] [d100 = 39]
Agatha Finefur: You are a knight for the Countess?
Talwin: I want to check to see he does not have any incriminating documentation for an attempt on your life.
Talwin: Please excuse me. I'll be right back
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: And maybe wish me luck
Branwyn: draws in a breath
Talwin: I don't want Jennevive holding me
Branwyn: Maybe you don't want to disturb her ...
Talwin: Surely she can't be bathing NOW
Talwin: She just left!
Talwin: Pauses
Talwin: How likely do you think this trip ends with me dead?
Talwin: Because, if I hurry....
Talwin: I really want to search him
Branwyn: Do what you must
Craigh: is jabbing at the lock of the chest now, rather ungently
Talwin: RUNS To stop Jennevive before it gets awkward. Careful to knock softly and NOT disrespect Jennevive
and Talwin hears splashing and sighing
Branwyn: Do you need help with that lock?
Talwin: And promptly whirs on his feet, and walks away
Talwin: It can wait! He calls
Craigh: Afraid so. Picking locks is not a good one-handed skill.
Craigh: steps aside.
Branwyn: Lady Finefur, your permission to unlock the chest?
Agatha Finefur: Certainly Countess
Craigh: Oh, sorry. Was I supposed to ask permission first?
Branwyn: smiles
Agatha Finefur: I am grateful for your assistance
Craigh: Whoops.
Talwin: Please please be careful
Talwin: sighs
Craigh: turns and wraps up the presumably poisoned dart in a cloth and stashes it safely in a pouch on his belt.
Branwyn: Just making sure. That glistening dart does look poisoned but the chest itself should be safe
Branwyn: [CAST] Knock
Talwin: Famous last words Lady Bran
Talwin: Smiles weakly
The chest BURSTS open
Craigh: Well, it didn't try to kill me *twice*.
Talwin: Jumps!
there is GLITTER everywhere
Talwin: Sword at the ready!
Talwin: GLITTER!
Talwin: Outraged
on EVERYONE within 30 feet
Branwyn: laughs
Craigh: is completely covered
There is a note
Talwin: BIXI!
Talwin: Wrath of God Expression
Raelynn: Oh it's so PRETTY!
Indigo: Hey! There's glitter in my potatoes!
Talwin: Grits out
Craigh: spits glitter out of his mouth.
Talwin: What does the note say?
Raelynn: Think of how many more lotions I can make now!
Talwin: Talwin does
Talwin: Because obviously he will
Craigh: Craigh is completely blind at the moment
Talwin reaches into the chest, picks up the scroll and unrolls it to see
“Welcome to Dryads Lair, may you always shine with the patter of moonlight”
signed , The Silver Frog
Talwin: Eyes turn bloodshot as the vessels burst along their edges
Talwin: Fingers crumple the parchment despite himself
Licornah: :: laughs ::
Raelynn: Well?
Talwin: Quietly walks over to the Ambassador, and carefully deposits the note
Bixi Fizzlebang: My thought exactly Rae! Good to have on hand in case we run into another dragon!
Talwin: Actually, I think I might Join Lady Jennevive in a bath...
Licornah: Oh, it's from the nice people who made the pastries
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: I need to make bigger bottles now.
Talwin: If I find out Bixi taught this lesson elsewhere...
Craigh: starts wiping glitter out of his eyes.
Talwin: Talwin repeats the words to Lady Branwny
Bixi Fizzlebang: I can't help it if the Story Teller's Tales travel
Talwin: Grunts
Talwin: If I didn't love you Bixi, but right now I really am having PTSD Flashbacks of the boat
Indigo: Licornah said she'd been to the Silver Frog.
Bixi Fizzlebang: That glitter bomb is now in a lotion that a DRAGON is using, Talwin
Talwin: The glitter bomb seems to be following me...
Talwin: Grumbles
Raelynn: A very powerful fierce and mysterious dragon!
Talwin: Here Craigh, I'm sorry about that
Craigh: blinks several times, then starts trying to brush the glitter off everywhere else.
Talwin: Hands over a wet towel
Branwyn: If I recall it was a tavern that is connected to one of the thieves' guilds so this gift could have been a test
Talwin: Don't let it get in your eyes
Craigh: It is.
Licornah: :: smooths the glitter into her hair and decides how much might stick to her robes ::
Bixi Fizzlebang: You look beautiful, Licornah. So shimmery
Talwin: Then....we failed. Because we are covered in Glitter.
Branwyn: Though if that dart is truly laced with poison it was not a kind gesture
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: We'll need to check that as soon as possible
Talwin: Until then
Talwin: Looks at Jesper
Craigh: I'll take care of it.
Talwin: Covered in Glitter
Raelynn: Maybe it's a teleporting dart?
Talwin: Well my friend, I can't search you properly
Talwin: At least you got to join in the festivities
Talwin: Looks to Branwyn
Branwyn: Perhaps carry him out to the courtyard so he can leave when he is able
Talwin: Do we want to announce the package was opened by letting him go free without cleanup?
Raelynn: I hope nothing tries to steal him away. Something that shiny, out in the light, would be near irresistible./
Talwin: It could let whomever sent it know it was opened
Raelynn: Oh, they'll know one way or another. The glitter always finds its way back.
Branwyn: It was supposed to be opened
Talwin: Sigh
Talwin: As you wish
Talwin: Smiles
Branwyn: You don't get a chest and not open it
Talwin: HEAVES Jesper and fireman drags him into the courtyard
Talwin: [CHECK] Strength (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 12]
Raelynn: Maybe put a bow on him before you toss him out to be stolen!
Agatha Finefur: quietly thinking, Should I expect more of this sort of thing Countess?
Talwin: Smiles at Raelynn
Branwyn: laughs
Talwin: That's genius! Grab a strip of cloth!
Talwin: Excited
Raelynn: We have these white ribbons....
Talwin: Nods happily
Talwin: Grab several!
Talwin: Oh and a Hat!
Branwyn: Not mine!
Raelynn: grabs her ribbon and walks over
Craigh: pauses cleaning off to look inside the chest to see if there's anything else.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Artistic Ability [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 11]
Talwin: With Raelynn’s help, places three nice ribbons bows on Jesper and a Hat.
Raelynn: artfully places the ribbon Jesper
Talwin: Don't worry mate!
Talwin: Cheerfully
Raelynn: You look beautiful!
Talwin: Jennevive will pass out in a couple hours certainly. After that you are free to go!
Youtargim: This is not that much different than leaving a hostage for someone to find
Raelynn: We can take him back to the Silver Frog?
Talwin: Well we put a nice bow on him, maybe they will think it's a gift Yout!
Raelynn: Or just let him sit there being pretty until he unfreezes.
Youtargim: Wipes a bit of glitter off of Rae's nose
Branwyn: This is a very safe neighborhood. He'll be fine
Raelynn: smiles
Raelynn: Thank you.
Youtargim: If it gets in your eyes it can sting
Craigh: Gee, thanks.
Talwin: Pats Jesper on the Back. Well goodnight! Again, she's gotta pass out soon.
Raelynn: Oh, it's fine. I sometimes put it on my eyelids. Makes them really shimmer!
Talwin: Leaves Jesper
Youtargim: Yes it does
Talwin: Good idea Raelynn! The bows were a stroke of genius
Talwin: Chuckles
Raelynn: flutters her lashes
Raelynn: Thank you! I do have many good ideas.
Youtargim: Warm hungry smile
Talwin: This time, I wholeheartedly agree
Talwin: Now lets go help poor Craigh
Agatha Finefur: Thank you everyone
Raelynn: Help him look prettier?
Agatha Finefur: so what were your other invitations to?
Craigh: starts slapping at his clothing, raising a cloud of glitter.
Talwin: Hold on Bud
Talwin: I'm not going to bathe you or anything, but I can lead you to where you can get yourself cleaned up
Craigh: Horse trough?
Talwin: Er
Talwin: Well
Talwin: Not what I had in mind no. Just going to take you other Guest Baths
Raelynn: You aren't a horse. I'm sure there are other bath tubs here.
Talwin: After that you are on your own
Branwyn: Branwyn receives a “whisper” message from Jenn, I will be ready after breakfast when you are ready to leave
Craigh: Lemme try to knock off as much as I can so I don't leave as much of a trail through the house.
Talwin: nods
Branwyn: Other invitations?
Talwin: You can knock some of the extra stuff onto Jesper
Talwin: He looks good with bows and everything at the moment
Raelynn: So beautiful.
Agatha Finefur: You all got nice white ribbon invitations, I did not get one, and Branwyn got a red one
Branwyn: Oh. The white ones were to dine with Mr. Silver. My red one is a demon gift. I cannot open it here
Craigh: spits out a few more bits of glitter, checks himself over and shrugs, then glitters away into the house to get clean.
Agatha Finefur: You get gifts from Demons?
Branwyn: I wish he would have said when he wanted to dine. I expect to leave in the morning
Talwin: More like Death Threats in my opinion
Talwin: Mutters
Branwyn: Yes. hellhounds and the like
Agatha Finefur: Oh
Branwyn: It is very bothersome
Agatha Finefur: Is that a good thing? does that mean they like you?
Branwyn: It means they want me dead and to take the book I just retrieved the other day.
Branwyn: I will be happy to be back in the Mist soon
Agatha Finefur: Oh, I did not know that I would have to deal with the library so much
Agatha Finefur: Do you owe a lot of fines?
Branwyn: laughs
Licornah: :: frowns at the idea that the staff will have to clean this mess ::
Branwyn: No I opened the wrong book and now I am cursed. Nothing you need worry about
Licornah: :: looks around for a broom ::
Agatha Finefur: I suppose that I like to read stories about brave young women and men who have strong swords
Branwyn: I am sure Raelynn and Bixi will be gathering as much glitter as possible Licornah
Licornah: Oh, it's such a mess, I just want to try and clean some of it up...
Branwyn: Those are very nice stories I am sure
The evening passes
clean up
late night raids on the storeroom for snacks
at some point the Residence falls into slumber
Jesper is freed and disappears into the night
the morning comes and Branwyn, Licornah, N’laea and Jenn get a quick breakfast
Just the four of them before anyone else
Licornah: :: makes a light breakfast :: well that was an evening... sooo much glitter
Licornah: Lady Jennieve, I hope you are in better spirits?
Branwyn: Was definitely a memorable last evening
Jennevive: Warm languid smile It was a very good evening
Jennevive: I am not certain why there are so many sparkles but I attribute it to Elves
N'laea: Tsk. Too much glitter.
Licornah: :: ponders :: I don't like glitter THAT much...
Jennevive: Branwyn, you are taking us to Rivers Bend?
Branwyn: Yes as soon as we are all ready
Jennevive: I am ready
N'laea: Very much so.
Jennevive: Your young sailor might be fun to bring along, although Talwin would be sturdier
Jennevive: Yet I am constrained by your limitations
Licornah: What is Rivers Bend like?
Branwyn: We can't bring everyone
Branwyn: You were there on the way to the city weren't you? It was the city with the canals and palazzos
Branwyn: Where I was told Thistle left you
The city where Thistle became Wisewoman
Branwyn: It is smaller than here but still quite large
Branwyn: The docks are my best stable point for coming in so we'll have to walk a bit to get to the tavern but it shouldn't be too bad
Licornah: :: nods ::
Branwyn: [CAST] Teleport
Branwyn, Jenn, N'laea and Licornah arrive in Rivers Bend
Branwyn: walks into the tavern where the group first met this Fives person
TMO: few people here in the morning, 1 or 2 and the keeper.
Branwyn: asks the innkeeper if he knows him and orders some ale
N'laea: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 20]
N'laea: has glitter in her eyes still
Branwyn: Would you like drinks? It's early but we are on vacation
Branwyn: smiles
N'laea: Water is fine.
Innkeeper: The innkeeper sniffs dismissively. “Nothing but trouble, that one.”
Branwyn: He's the one in the back there?
Innkeeper: He ain't been in here in weeks.
Licornah: :: head shake :: no thank you... I'm good from breakfast
Innkeeper: Started another fight.
N'laea: Over?
Innkeeper: Well... *looks shifty* ... maybe he was more the cause of it rather than starting it.
Innkeeper: He rubs people wrong, y'understand?
Branwyn: I knew I should have brought my crystal ball. Any idea where he is?
Branwyn: looks at Licornah and Jenn, Or divination spells?
Branwyn: I have this bracelet. Should be easy enough to track him
Licornah: [CAST] Divination
Innkeeper: shrugs. “He drifts around to wherever ain't kicked him out recent.”
Licornah: :: relays to the group :: He is about 3 blocks away, to the northeast
Branwyn: Well then. I better finish this
Branwyn: drinks her ale and leaves a coin on the bar
Branwyn: I guess we better take a walk then
Licornah: :: nods ::
TMO: Licornah’s Divination tingle leads you a few blocks away to a narrow alley that appears to be a dead end. The tingle is pointing upward.
TMO: but nearby
Licornah: :: continues to relay ::
Branwyn: looks around
Branwyn: This guy better be worth the trouble
N'laea: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 5]
Branwyn: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 19) [SUCCESS by 15] [d20 = 4]
Branwyn: Did you hear something?
Branwyn: looks up
Licornah: :: shrug :: I heard a squirrel and a rabbit over there :: points :: but I hear them all the time
Branwyn: Maybe on the roof?
Branwyn: looks at N'laea
Licornah: Oh, maybe :: realizes she means Fives, not outside ::
N'laea: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 7]
N'laea: [SKILL] Ranger: Move Silently [PERCENT:Ranger: Move Silently] (vs. Target 75) [FAILURE by 12] [d100 = 87]
N'laea: shrugs
N'laea: Not as easy to read as the wilds.
Branwyn: I thought I heard a noise from the roof but I'm not sure I want to climb up there
Branwyn: Hello up there!
Fives: Oh for f... *mutters* This better be good....
Licornah: :: motions for a squirrel ::
Fives: peers over the edge.
Fives: What d'you want?
Branwyn: Good morning!
Licornah: :: waves ::
Branwyn: Are you the illustrious Mr. Fives?
N'laea: watches
Fives: sigh heavily
Licornah: Hi again
Branwyn: I have something of yours
Fives: Illustrious? Who the hell you been talking to?
Branwyn: holds out his bracelet
Branwyn: laughs
Fives: squints at it.
Fives: Oh! Right! Hankie boy.
Fives: What's he want now?
Branwyn: Can you come down? It would be much easier to speak with you if we were all on the same level
Fives: rolls his eyes.
Fives: Fine. Gimme a minute...
Fives: disappears from sight
Branwyn: murmurs “maybe this wasn't a good idea”
TMO: just then a window on the second-floor opens up and a woman sticks her head out.
woman at window: Who are you shouting at, lady?
Branwyn: The man on the roof
Licornah: :: shrugs :: It can't be worse than glitter everywhere
Branwyn: I won't be shouting much longer
woman at window: She turns and glares upward. “Who's on MY ROOF? Go on! I'll call the guard on you!”
Fives: Fives comes around the corner behind you a minute or so later.
Fives: Right then. What's Hank after now?
Branwyn: startles a bit
Branwyn: You mean Howard
Fives: Sure sure whatever.
Branwyn: Is there a better place we can talk?
Fives: We got the whole city. Pick your poison.
Licornah: :: turns and squints at him ::
Branwyn: Where can we go where you will not be kicked out?
Fives: pauses to think...
Fives: looks at them carefully.
Fives: Right. You look like you got money. This way.
Branwyn: rolls her eyes and follows
Fives: leads them a few blocks away to a slightly higher caste of inn.
Fives: opens the door and ushers the ladies inside.
Branwyn: This looks fine
Fives: As he comes in he calls out
Fives: Don't get your skirts in a twist, Belle. I'm with these fine folks this time!
Branwyn: heads for a table in the back
Branwyn: Order anything you like
Fives: drops onto his bench.
Fives: Eh, beer's good. One for everyone? Belle, five beers!
Branwyn: Now Howard says you are very knowledgeable about the Hell plane. We're going soon and are looking for information
Fives: Well. That's stupid.
Branwyn: That you know anything?
Fives: No. Why go there?
Branwyn: I have to return a library book
Fives: Oh, that's right! I forgot about the book thing.
Fives: Did he tell you what I told him?
Branwyn: That there were different levels and such.
Fives: waves that off.
Branwyn: I believe my friend here has pinpointed what level we need to go to
Fives: Nah. He said you keep getting attacked by devils trying to get it?
Branwyn: No creatures appear in my correspondence
Branwyn: Hellhounds, elementals and so forth
Fives: ... in your letters?
Branwyn: If I want it to stop I have to get that book back
Branwyn: like this
Branwyn: pulls out red scroll
Fives: So, there's a picture of a hellhound on that?
Branwyn: This was originally an invitation to dinner. Gods know what is inside it now
Branwyn: No you open it and the creatures emerge and attack me
Fives: leans back
Fives: Isn't that what I said? You get attacked by devils trying to get the book?
Branwyn: I didn’t think hellhounds were the same as devils
Fives: nods
Fives: Okay, you got me there.
Branwyn: I have never seen a devil
Fives: Well, do this and you're going to see plenty.
Branwyn: I know N'laea had questions too
Fives: Odds are it'll be the last thing you see too.
N'laea: What all will we see?
Fives: looks at the other ladies who have been silent until now.
Branwyn: What does a devil look like?
N'laea: What do they speak?
Jennevive: Like him
Fives: Infernal.
N'laea: Know anyone who can speak it?
Fives: Nonsense. I got a book here with pictures in it.
Licornah: Oh, I saw a map in the library ... it's an unusual place...
Fives: It's porn, skip the text. But the artist knew what they were doing.
Fives: pulls a book out of his bag and flips open to a page with an illustration.
Fives: Oh, and ignore that bit too. A bit of artistic liberties taken to fit the subject. But the rest of the devil is pretty accurate.
Branwyn: I don't think these look like him Jenn ...
N'laea: You drew this?
Fives: I am no artist. Can't draw a straight line with a ruler
Fives: I collect books on the subject. It's how you learn things, from books.
N'laea: Why this particular interest?
Jennevive: Looks at Fives, You should stand up and strip, so we can compare
N'laea: We do not want him kicked out yet.
Fives: Cause it needs to be done. And I can do it.
N'laea: Do you know Infernal?
Fives: Put yer panties back on, lady.
Jennevive: Who wears those?
Fives: gargles something incomprehensible
N'laea: raises a brow
N'laea: That would be useful. Do you teach it?
Licornah: :: blinks ::
Fives: No one's ever tried to learn it.
Branwyn: You have obviously
Jennevive: You have never met anyone smart enough to learn it
Fives: Well, you're wanting to go to Hell, so I still haven't.
Jennevive: Points to Licornah, N'laea and Branwyn, These are very smart people
N'laea: You collect books. I collect languages.
N'laea: I'm sure we have room for more to go to Hell.
Fives: There's always a brisk travel going there, most not willing.
Licornah: :: looks at Fives earnestly :: Do you know where the portal is?
N'laea: nods towards Branwyn
N'laea: She has a way.
Branwyn: My mother in law gave me a scroll that would send me to hell
Fives: Only wizards are powerful enough to go there and arrogant enough to think they can do it scot free.
Jennevive [Infernal]: [Translation] They can learn this just as well as you can
N'laea: nods again towards Branwyn
Branwyn: Getting back is where we need the medallion since she gave me a one way ticket
Fives: Yeah, that sounds about right.
Branwyn: Jenn, you speak this infernal language?
Jennevive: I only know a few phrases, it was useful when tormenting certain people
Branwyn: I can imagine
Fives [Infernal]: [Translation] What do you need me for if you already know it?
N'laea: listening intently
Fives: eyes Jenn for a reaction
Fives [Common]: shrugs and continues...
N'laea: That is... a different one?
Fives: Anyways, yeah, I guess one of these does say how to open a portal, but I don't have a portal.
Licornah: :: nods :: I saw on the map, you have to open a portal.
N'laea: What do you do besides get kicked out of establishments?
Fives: Legit work? I'm hired occasionally to get rid of devil stuff from the black sheep rich families.
Fives: It pays well, but not often.
Branwyn: We're looking for someone who knows about Hell and its creatures that will make our trip easier
Fives: I don't know nobody else that can do it, if you're determined to do it and I can't talk you out of it.
Branwyn: Like I said, we're not going to try to take anything. I just want to find the guardian, deliver the book, get the curse removed and get out
Fives: Think we got distracted before I got a chance to repeat what I told Hank. You ever think about just *giving* the book to these devils, or not-devils, that come calling?
Branwyn: They aren't very verbal. I don't believe they could travel with it if they wanted to
Fives: Okay, I'll take your word on that.
Fives: So, what do you want from me?
N'laea: Knowledge of infernal for me.
Branwyn: Your expertise
Fives: I already know what *she* wants, and she can't have it.
Fives: points his thumb at Jenn
Jennevive: There is nothing that I NEED that I do not GET
Jennevive: Wanting is only a momentary thing
Fives: Whatever.
Fives: So, are we talking advice before the trip, or actually going with you?
Jennevive: It will be very fun to see you panting inside of those ropes
Jennevive: The Countess and the Elf are the ones in charge of you for now.....
Fives: There's a place few blocks from here with some boytoys a lot prettier than me. Why don't you go visit it while the adults are talking?
Branwyn: No one is expected to go unless they want to. If you want to go and see Hell, you would be welcome. If you wish to give advice and then bid us farewell, that would be fine too
Fives: Oh, I'll go. My fee will be higher though.
Jennevive: So your fee for staying here is not zero?
Branwyn: Do you know anything about demons as well? Jenn thought this book belonged to a demon that is trapped in hell
Fives: You get what you pay for. Good Advice ain't free.
Fives: Mind, I've already given the best advice. “Don't go.”
Jennevive: And you pay even more for bad advice in the end
Fives: Anyways, to go with, you ready to talk deal, or need to think about it first?
Jennevive: Looks at Branwyn, and then back away without saying anything
Branwyn: If you wish to go, we need to travel back to my home. How soon can you be ready to gather your materials and leave? How much would you want for your services?
Fives: Everything's in the bag here.
Branwyn: Your “collection” fits in that bag?
N'laea: A light traveler is good.
Fives: I'm not rich.
Fives: And no house to stash much in
Fives: The books are wrapped in oilcloth.
N'laea: There is a boarding house you can stay at if you go to Dragon Fen.
Fives: grins
Fives: Until they kick me out.
N'laea: shrugs
N'laea: I do not know their preference. I do not stay there.
Licornah: :: makes a mental note to ask the squirrels to keep an extra eye on him ::
Branwyn: Any trouble you cause for my people shall be deducted from your price
Fives: Anyways, first off, the basics: room and board, basic equipment repairs or replacement. Same stuff you do for your basic spear chuckers.
Branwyn: Naturally
Fives: Second, if you're able to, a copy of my own of this book you're returning. If not, another book on devils that I don't already have.
Fives: Third, for actually going to Hell, another book I don't already have.
Branwyn: And where are these other books?
Jennevive: If you do not go to Hell then you owe Branwyn two books?
Branwyn: smiles
Fives: I don't care. Any book. I already showed you the one that's just porn. There's nuggets of info all over.
Fives: She can decide not to hire me, then she doesn't have to pay me.
Branwyn: That is agreeable
Fives: spits in his hand and holds it out to shake.
N'laea: nods
Branwyn: frowns but shakes his hand
Branwyn: We will return to Dragon Fen and you can work with N'laea on learning the language and with the rest of us on information we need to know to prepare
Fives [Infernal]: [Translation] It's your vocal cords.
Fives: Done. Ready to go?
Fives: finishes his beer.
Branwyn: looks at the others
Branwyn: Ready or anything else we need to discuss first?
Jennevive: I am ready for safety
N'laea: The sooner we leave the city, the better for me.
Branwyn: Very good
Branwyn: pays the barkeep and then returns to teleport
Licornah: :: thanks the barkeep for their hospitality ::
Fives: Gosh I'll miss this place.
Jennevive: More than you know
Fives: Belle, I'm leaving now. Get stuffed, ya upright tart!
Branwyn: [CAST] Teleport
And the group arrives at Hourglass and the Inn
and break and back to Dryads Lair
Craigh tried to learn Howard’s Copy spell but couldn’t quite master it.
Bixi Fizzlebang spent some time and learned Howard’s Glitterdust spell.
Knotty is grumbling about having to leave the nice easy paddock for the last half year
and Rae and Youtargim are returning from a long walk........
Bixi Fizzlebang : [Translation] (to Knotty) I know it's uncomfortable, but once we get home, I promise never to put you on a ship again unless it has to be done to save your life. You will be comfortable and happy.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Zayden, are you ready to go?
Zayden: Hey Bixi
Zayden: I'm not sure, did we finish breakfast? Did I bathe?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't know, did you?
Zayden smells self
Zayden: hmm seems ok
Zayden: Yea I guess I'm good to go Bix
Talwin's hair is grown back from the torch incident
Bixi Fizzlebang: Fantastic, let's get going. Talwin's been glitter bombed twice this adventure... his patience is probably at an all time low
Bixi Fizzlebang: No need to kick the dragon or whatever the phrase is
Zayden: Oh that Tal, he so crazy
Raelynn: checks all her belongings
Zayden check his belongings and grabs himself
Raelynn: gives her mom a kiss and hug goodbye and promises to write sooner
Talwin: Checking over luggage
Talwin: Humming to himself, lighter and lighter the more time goes on
Talwin: Waves to companions
Talwin: Got everything!?
Talwin: I'm pretty sure we are set
Talwin: Scratches head
that click takes you from the end of the 7 months of training, to sailing upstream, up the Chandler Cowles River past Rivers Bend, past the mermen, heading up past misc. encounters you do not deal with and so get no XP from, and you arrive in Loosend at the end of the squishy time
Raelynn: blows a kiss to the mermen
Talwin: Drops off the Promised Ale
Talwin: With well wishes
Loosend, sell the Buttercup, gather supplies, and head south along the road
