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In the morning the group starts away south on the road after the night in the graveyard
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 14]
Talwin: head is in the clouds
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 12]
Lanek Olenak: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 3]
Lanek notices that you are getting close to the space where you encountered the owlbear problem
Lanek Olenak: hope there's no friggin owlbears
Lanek Olenak: cuz ya know
Indigo: We should go faster
Talwin: Brought back to attention
Talwin: Nods
Indigo: Hope they don't remember us
Michael (Talwin): Yes, I just want to get home. No more problems, bothers, or distant relations
Talwin: Nods again
Talwin: I just want to get home
Talwin: Sighs
Bixi Fizzlebang: But they DID offer to give us a pet last time...
Bixi Fizzlebang: Maybe we can help now and cash in!
Talwin: Snorts
Ayen Grandsplitter: Hello there travelers! You look like you can use some replenishment from your trip
Talwin: Goddammit
Ayen Grandsplitter: You my good wizard,
Talwin: Mutters
Ayen Grandsplitter: You must be looking for a new quill or three
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks around
Bixi Fizzlebang: Who?
Howard Plum: Hello. I am well stocked but thank you
Ayen Grandsplitter: Ahhh, a young priestess if I am not mistaken, nodding to Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh! Howard, are you a good wizard!?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Are you in search of feathers for your flight spell?
Talwin: Sighs inwardly with relief. Oh good, Howard can deal with him :)
Howard Plum: I'm not an evil wizard ...
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, playing the semantics game. Got it.
Ayen Grandsplitter: Good, Evil, Wise or .... well I do prefer wise priests
Ayen Grandsplitter: I do have a good selection for your material needs
Bixi Fizzlebang: Who are you and what are you doing... here?
Talwin: Looks at Howard and whispers. “What do you think? Who knows, might have something useful.” Shrugs
Talwin: Up to you
Ayen Grandsplitter: My name is Aven Grandsplitter, I am the propetor.. proprieatear... propen...... I am the owner of the best magical shop you will find along these roadways
Howard Plum: shrugs
Ayen Grandsplitter: I only sell simple easy to verify items that powerful mages and wise priests turn into magical spells and items
Talwin: Talwin looks at Grandsplitter. “Do you mean...Proprietor?”
Bixi Fizzlebang: It can't hurt to look, can it?
Ayen Grandsplitter: YES!
Ayen Grandsplitter: See you are a smart one
Bixi Fizzlebang: looks at others for approval
Howard Plum: Well ... it could hurt.
Talwin: Shrugs
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh
Indigo: laughs
Talwin: You guys are confident in your abilities. If it's worthless, we move on
Talwin: Shrugs
Howard Plum: What do you have besides quills?
Talwin: I know swords, and while I can write, I'm not great with Quills
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have graveyard dirt taken on a double full moon
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have flowers grown underground
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have griffon, hippogriff, owlbear, and eagle feathers
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ooooh, ok, I don't want the flowers, but I would be interested in that growing technique!
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 12]
Talwin: Er, isn't that just a mushroom?
Talwin: Puzzled
Ayen Grandsplitter: Smiles at Bixi, such a very nice try but I am sorry, I am happy to sell you the milk but not the cow
Indigo: Mushrooms aren't flowers
Talwin: Murmurs to Indigo
Talwin: The guy didn't know Proprietor, didn't trust the mushroom vs flower debate
Indigo: chuckles
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, well, too bad for you, I'm not really in the market for the rest of the things you've listed
Talwin: We do appreciate your time though
Talwin: Trying to be polite and friendly
Bixi Fizzlebang: Do you happen to have any hatchable eggs of any type?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Ahhh you must have been here to see the previous occupant
Bixi Fizzlebang: Not necessarily. We happened upon him on the way out but didn't have time to stop. What happened?
Talwin: Murmurs to Indigo
Talwin: This man hasn't uttered a more complicated word than three syllables. Do I need to worry this might be a weird illusion or something?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I took over this space from a previous entarep... entrapent... Ontruba.... owner of this place
Bixi Fizzlebang to Talwin: He's probably just dumb, don't be rude
Ayen Grandsplitter: Old Dolip?
Bixi Fizzlebang: That sounds familiar!
Indigo: Did he get eaten by owlbears?
Ayen Grandsplitter: well I can say he did not do well after our encounter
Ayen Grandsplitter: Yes he did, nods to Indigo, very good guess
Indigo: That's too bad.
Indigo: But I guess that's where you got the feathers
Ayen Grandsplitter: Not for me, I was able to turn this into a successful place
Ayen Grandsplitter: You are very smart sir
Howard Plum: How much for a quill?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Maybe I should be selling you something
Ayen Grandsplitter: 5 gold per quill for the exotics, 5 silver for the specials
Howard Plum: Which is which?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Raven taken at Midnight, is a special use, so 5 silver. Owlbear is 5 gold
Talwin: Sigh
Indigo: Considering there was probably a bunch of owlbear feathers all over the place they should be cheap
Indigo: I could probably find some if I looked
Ayen Grandsplitter: But then the inventory would run out quick
Ayen Grandsplitter: warm smile at Indigo, If you do find any, I will be willing to split the proceeds with you
Ayen Grandsplitter: Some things are easier to find than to sell
Talwin: I like him
Ayen Grandsplitter: you need the right seller, and the place where buyers come
Talwin: He's not wrong.
Talwin: Shrugs
Ayen Grandsplitter: Did you know that hippogriffs shed a lot
Bixi Fizzlebang: And have you had a lot of success here?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am making a nice living,
Bixi Fizzlebang: Also, about those eggs? Was that a no?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have an eye on a girl down the road, her parents want someone with means
Ayen Grandsplitter: sorry I sold the eggs
Ayen Grandsplitter: Have to get rid of live things quickly
Ayen Grandsplitter: other than plants and bugs
Ayen Grandsplitter: worms are good too, not sure if they are bugs
Ayen Grandsplitter: but worms work well with ravens and such
Indigo: Bugs have legs so worms can't be bugs
Ayen Grandsplitter: Ahhh so centipedes are bugs but worms are not
Ayen Grandsplitter: you are very smart
Indigo: Yup
Ayen Grandsplitter: so smart
Daphene: So when my brother used to torture bugs, and pull their legs off, they're no longer bugs?
Indigo: laughs
Ayen Grandsplitter: HUH
Ayen Grandsplitter: Looks at Indigo for an answer
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 7] [d20 = 20]
Talwin: Can't get a read on him
Talwin: he thinks
Indigo: If you pull the legs off a bug they'll be dead soon so it doesn't really matter
Ayen Grandsplitter: Oh but Alive versus Dead is a very big thing
Talwin: Do you have any maps?
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CAST] Detect Evil on Ayen Grandsplitter
Talwin: Books, anything like that?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Sorry no books or maps
Talwin: Crestfallen
Talwin: But nods
Ayen Grandsplitter: I would need someone smart like your friend here to help with that
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have been able to thrive by not having any magic around
Talwin: Do you have a list of the rest of your wares? Do you only have quills and the things we've discussed so far?
Bixi Fizzlebang to Talwin: He's mostly good... not without some mistakes in his life, but who among us can cast stones or whatever the saying is
Ayen Grandsplitter: just good items to use for magic
Bixi Fizzlebang: Can I take a look at the plants?
Talwin to Bixi Fizzlebang: Thanks
Ayen Grandsplitter: I would go fetch them for you, what are you looking for
Bixi Fizzlebang: Just browsing
Ayen Grandsplitter: ahh, I get those requests too
Ayen Grandsplitter: mostly horses and cows though
Ayen Grandsplitter: sometimes goats
Talwin: I'm sorry what?
Bixi Fizzlebang: How about seeds?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Birds mostly for the seeds
Talwin: You talk to the animals?
Talwin: Visibly confused
Ayen Grandsplitter: She said she was browsing, I am certain the young lady knows what she is doing
Bixi Fizzlebang: No I meant, have you got any seeds for sale? Like... growable seeds, not feed for birds
Ayen Grandsplitter: if she wants to eat like a horse or goat that is fine by me
Ayen Grandsplitter: But I do not have that sort of thing here
Talwin: That's Grazing
Ayen Grandsplitter: For seeds, I have
Talwin: Not browsing
Ayen Grandsplitter: AHHHHHH
Bixi Fizzlebang: No, Rae is the one that eats like a horse
Ayen Grandsplitter: I see you are learning from your smart friend
Talwin: Looks horrified at Indigo
Ayen Grandsplitter: beams at Talwin
Ayen Grandsplitter: Turns back to Bixi, I have many flower seeds
Indigo: laughs again
Talwin: Smiles weakly back, maintaining polite demeanor
Bixi Fizzlebang: Do they have to be grown underground?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Some tree seeds
Ayen Grandsplitter: OH no, I have gathered them from the farms around, some in the local forest
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ah, so wildflower seeds. How much are those?
Ayen Grandsplitter: the special flowers from underground, I would not sell those seeds
Talwin: But when they grow, do they not drop their own seeds?
Indigo: What are the flowers called?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I can give you a small pouch of misc. flower seeds for only 5 copper
Talwin: Confused again
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sounds good! I'll take that deal
Bixi Fizzlebang: gives five copper
Ayen Grandsplitter: Hands over a small pouch full of misc. seeds
Ayen Grandsplitter: looks over at Indigo, I have Moon Flowers,
Ayen Grandsplitter: Legend has it that the mythical dwarves grew flowers like these
Indigo: But since you picked them, won't they die soon?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Inspecting my seeds
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 8]
and yes they really are assorted wildflowers
Bixi can spot at least five different types
Ayen Grandsplitter: I do not pick them until someone is ready to purchase
Indigo: But when you pick them, they will die in a week, won't they?
Ayen Grandsplitter: It depends on when you pick them
Ayen Grandsplitter: Grins,
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am glad I do know something you do not, you were making me worried
Indigo: Hmmm ...
Ayen Grandsplitter: Moon Flowers stay at the same state as when you pick them, until the next moon
Indigo: Then they die?
Bixi Fizzlebang: So wouldn't they last a month?
Ayen Grandsplitter: So if you pick them with two full moons, they last until the next two full moons
Indigo: Ohhh. How much are they then?
Ayen Grandsplitter: wags a finger at Bixi, if you are careless and pick them on a common time
Ayen Grandsplitter: I sell each moon blossom depending on how hard it is to harvest
Ayen Grandsplitter: when do you want them to last until?
Talwin: Is there a way to preserve them beyond their limit?
Indigo: Two full moons at the same time doesn't happen all the time
Indigo: That's why the graveyard thing was strange
Indigo: I'll take a moon flower
Ayen Grandsplitter: When do you want me to pick it for you sir?
Indigo: Now. It's the double moon now
Ayen Grandsplitter: Very well
Ayen Grandsplitter: Moon Flowers stay at the same state as when you pick them, until the next moon
Ayen Grandsplitter: that will be 5 gold
Indigo: Okay
Indigo: gives him 5 gold
Ayen Grandsplitter: I will be right back
Closes his small bench up, adds a lock to the top
then goes back into the cave behind him, next to the small house
Talwin: (After he leaves) Well, I'm glad you guys know all this stuff. I'll stick to the weapons.
Howard Plum: He is very trusting that he doesn't think anyone here could pick the lock
Craigh: Not a skill I'd want to try out, actually. Harder to do one-handed.
Howard Plum: Lanek could probably do it if we wanted to steal from him. I was just commenting that it was very careless of him to leave all his wares with a simple lock
Lanek Olenak: I always want to strangle others
Bixi Fizzlebang: You want to test it out and see if it doesn't try to lightning bolt you or something?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Or maybe you could make a trade with him for a more secure lock
He comes back out about 10 minutes later with a small pot
Bixi Fizzlebang: Get some fancy quills or whatever
Ayen Grandsplitter: Here you go sir
Ayen Grandsplitter: just be careful not to open it in the daylight
Bixi Fizzlebang: How much did you say those underground flowers were?
Indigo: Thank you!
Ayen Grandsplitter: 5 gold for each that I pick
Bixi Fizzlebang: And... what do they do? Besides grow underground?
Ayen Grandsplitter: If you are using that for a spell you should remember how long it is good for
Ayen Grandsplitter: Snatches a cricket off the ground and puts it into a different pot
Ayen Grandsplitter: Oh I do not know what a Moon Flower is good for
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am not smart like your friend
Bixi Fizzlebang: Wait, are the moonflowers the same as the underground flowers?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I just gather what the priests and mages look for
Ayen Grandsplitter: Yes, moon flowers grow underground
Indigo: Neither do I. I just got it because it's probably pretty
Ayen Grandsplitter: Maybe you should listen to your friend more?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ahhhh, ok
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am certain he can teach you
Ayen Grandsplitter: He seems very smart
Indigo: I don't know much about magic or flowers
Daphene: Lanek is our wise man, but Indigo is pretty smart too
Bixi Fizzlebang to Indigo: Hey, when we get back somewhere safer, can I take a look and see if I can figure out how to get seeds out of that?
Indigo to Bixi Fizzlebang: hmmm ... promise not to ruin it?
Bixi Fizzlebang to Indigo: ... I guess I'll buy one too
Ayen Grandsplitter: Ahhh traveling with so many smart people must be very interesting
Craigh: Sure can be.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ok Mr... what did you say your name was? Grandfather? I'll take a moonflower too
Talwin: So, not that I want to tell you your business sir, but as a representative of the Protectorate in the mists, I am concerned that you may be too...erm...trusting of strangers? Also, while we won't take advantage of you, you showed the exact cave where this flower grows. I'd hate for your hard work to be taken advantage of by others.
Ayen Grandsplitter: Aven
Bixi Fizzlebang: gives five gold
Ayen Grandsplitter: Thank you to Bixi
Ayen Grandsplitter: Looks at Talwin, what protectorate of the mists? that sounds sort of shady
Indigo to Bixi Fizzlebang: I just don't want the legs pulled out like a bug. Or whatever like flowers. Petals?
Bixi Fizzlebang to Indigo: Don't look at me, that was Daphne's family
Indigo to Bixi Fizzlebang: laughs
Talwin: `Sighs
Ayen Grandsplitter: I will be right back
He goes off back to the cave
Talwin: How long before bandit kills him?
Craigh: Oh, trust me, he's the second, maybe third, least shady person in the group. Wait.. most of them aren't shady.
Talwin: Rubs face
Talwin: [CHECK] Intelligence (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 16]
Talwin is perfectly convinced this person has no clue what he is doing
Talwin: With respect to Aven, I think this man is making this up as he goes.
Talwin: I'd make sure your flowers are what he says they are if you use them in anything
Talwin: Shrugs
Talwin: You could always go into the Shade and do a botany check there
Daphene: Talwin, I think your advice might be received better if you didn't try to sound so... important. It's kind of intimidating to us nobodies
Talwin: Startled
Talwin: You aren't nobodies. Hell, he's not a nobody as clueless as he is
Indigo: If the flower is nice than I'd be happy
Talwin: I only say it that way so people take it seriously
Talwin: And have the credentials to back up the advice
Talwin: Thinks hard
Talwin: Can you er....translate my warning for him?
Talwin: I'm not sure....what to say
Daphene: “As a representative of the protectorate of the existence of the gobbledygook”... like... you're a good man, and I know that, but... maybe just make it a little more casual?
Talwin: .........I'm a knight and your being careless?
Talwin: Someone will steal your shit?
Talwin: Like...
Talwin: That?
Talwin: Cause I got nothing else
Talwin: Looks helplessly at Howard
Daphene: Like, “sir, I hope you are more protected than it seems, I've had bandits rob me blind with a simple lock like that!” just... more relatable
Talwin: Thinks hard.....
Howard Plum: I think that would work
Ayen Grandsplitter: Comes back from the cave with a flower for Bixi
Talwin: I guess. I usually just kill the bandits and take their stuff so....
Daphene: Ok, but we didn't all start out as fearless knights, is what I'm saying
Daphene: Not relatable to the common folk
Craigh: [TOWER] [SKILL] Find/Remove Traps [PERCENT:Find/Remove Traps] (vs. Target 35) [SUCCESS by 4] [d100 = 31]
Craigh: [TOWER] [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 16]
to Craigh: Craigh spots that things look very casual, but the simple lock on the cabinet looks to have a magical spell on it, and there is something about the entrance to the cave..... he would need an intelligence check to remember
Talwin: I wasn't always a knight
Talwin: Grumbles under his breath
Bixi Fizzlebang: Thank you, Ayen!
Daphene: Well you sure act like you were!
Talwin: I just don't usually speak with people this....slow
Daphene: Not in a bad way!
Talwin: murmurs
Ayen Grandsplitter: Very glad I hope you like it
Daphene: I just... erm... I'm going to go sit over here...
Ayen Grandsplitter: remember do not open it in the sunlight
Indigo: Hope this helps you win your girl!
Bixi Fizzlebang: What happens if I open it in the sunlight?
Ayen Grandsplitter: If you open it in the daylight then that is the last day for the flower
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae, come talk to this guy! I bet he has some really beautiful feathers or flowers or something
Craigh: [TOWER] [CHECK] Intelligence (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 5]
to Craigh: Aven has a ring on, that reminds Craig of the ring Dolip used to get in and out of the cave
Raelynn: Hmm?
Raelynn: Sorry I got distracted by... well a lot of things. What's going on?
Bixi Fizzlebang: You like pretty things and shopping! This guy is selling pretty things!
Raelynn: Ooh what pretty things?
Craigh: Oh, actually, I'd like to buy a couple of those too, while we're here.
Ayen Grandsplitter: Hello pretty Elven Princess
Ayen Grandsplitter: And your handsome companion
Raelynn: Oooh do you have, like, advanced glitter?
Bixi Fizzlebang: smacks forehead
Ayen Grandsplitter: This is a very nice occurrence
Bixi Fizzlebang: I didn't even THINK of glitter!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae you're a genius
Ayen Grandsplitter: Advanced Glitter?
Raelynn: I don't know. Just like... better glitter. Fancy glitter!
Raelynn: looks at Bixi to help explain
Talwin: Whispers to Rae, I don't think he knows what Glitter is
Bixi Fizzlebang: Maybe glitter in different shapes?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I do have some glittery chips of rocks?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Prettier colors?
Ayen Grandsplitter: OH
Ayen Grandsplitter: OH
Ayen Grandsplitter: I can do that!
Ayen Grandsplitter: It will take a while
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have an idea
Raelynn: Pretty shapes? More sparkly?
Ayen Grandsplitter: OH
Ayen Grandsplitter: That is great!
Ayen Grandsplitter: That is so good
Ayen Grandsplitter: you should talk with him (points to Indigo) he is very smart, he can help you with that idea
Raelynn: Oh he is! I don't know about for glitter, but about many things!
Ayen Grandsplitter: I will have to work on that
Ayen Grandsplitter: You are a priestess too?
Ayen Grandsplitter: Not just a Princess but a Priestess
Ayen Grandsplitter: WOW
Raelynn: Oh, yes!
Ayen Grandsplitter: Of course you are smart
Bixi Fizzlebang: So can we send you a letter? Like, mail order glitter?
Indigo: I'm not sure you want to throw rock chips at people or have people rub rock chips on themselves with lotion
Ayen Grandsplitter: I will grow some
Raelynn: Grow...glitter?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Haven't you ever heard of exfoliant?
Ayen Grandsplitter: (stops).. sorry I cannot give that away
Craigh: what kind of princess doesn't have minions to send on missions?
Raelynn: points to Craigh and nods
Raelynn: Thank you for volunteering, Craigh!
Craigh: Hah! Nice try.
Ayen Grandsplitter: But I will work out how that happens and the next time someone asks... well soon at least..... I can have glitter
Ayen Grandsplitter: I bet lots of mages and priests need glitter
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae will pay you for the information and sign a non-compete clause
Raelynn: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 9]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 4]
Talwin: Snorts
Talwin: Glitter Bomb Packages
Ayen Grandsplitter: OH and priestess and princesses too
Talwin: Mail Order Glitter sent to your enemies
Raelynn: Well, they do, but I need SPECIAL glitter. I have some very important clientele!
Ayen Grandsplitter: What sort of special glitter do you need?
Talwin: That Dragon will as soon as eat you as use your glitter Rae
Ayen Grandsplitter: I do NOT do magical things
Talwin: Sighs
Raelynn: No, that dragon is my best customer and understands business relations!
Raelynn: No, no. Just normal, non-magically glitter works. But good glitter!
Talwin: Sighs again. Well, I did promise I'd go with you, but for the love of god, at least be careful.
Bixi Fizzlebang: It doesn't have to be magical, just extra pretty
Howard Plum: What kind of quill do you have Craigh? Do you need one?
Craigh: Some spells occasionally require specific quills to be recorded. I like to be prepared for any eventuality.
Howard Plum: Yes you can't just use any kind of feather for spell writing
Ayen Grandsplitter: What type of quill do you need sir one armed mage?
Craigh: I only heard owlbear. What kinds do you have?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I have griffon, hippogriff, owlbear
Craigh: How much for one of each?
Ayen Grandsplitter: as well as special ones like a raven at midnight
Ayen Grandsplitter: 5 gold for our unique quills, and 5 silver for our special ones
Craigh: May I see them please?
Youtargim: Rae do you need me to carry any of that?
Raelynn: Any of what?
Raelynn: Well I didn't get any glitter, unfortunately, but feel free to help them.
Ayen Grandsplitter: I can bring out anything you need, just let me know kind sir
Craigh: Why, one of each, ,of course.
Craigh: smiles disarmingly
Ayen Grandsplitter: That will be 15 gold
Ayen Grandsplitter: Smiles
Craigh: shows him the coins.
Ayen Grandsplitter: Thank you
Ayen Grandsplitter: You are a friend of my very smart new friend so I will go get those
Ayen Grandsplitter: Looks at Indigo for approval
Indigo: nods
Ayen Grandsplitter: Heads back to pick up one of each for the quills and brings them back
Ayen Grandsplitter: making sure that the increasingly large group is all satisfied
Craigh: looks at each of them carefully first, without touching.
Craigh: [TOWER] [SKILL] Animal Rending [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 10]
Ayen Grandsplitter: Certified that they are not touched by any magic
Indigo: So they won't curse you
Ayen Grandsplitter: They could be used in a curse of course
Craigh: Very nice, thank you. Here's your coins.
Ayen Grandsplitter: I do not say what my customers use them for afterwards
Ayen Grandsplitter: Thank you one armed mage
Ayen Grandsplitter: I will remember you
Craigh: Say hi to Dolip for me.
Ayen Grandsplitter: He is no longer available to talk with
Indigo: He got eaten
Craigh: Ah, a pity.
Raelynn: Don't sell anyone your best glitter! Save it for me, please!
Ayen Grandsplitter: How will I find you?
Raelynn: Oh, ask around Dragon Fen. Someone will know me!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Wait, can't we like, take something of his and find him later?
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am certain that many people look for you Elven Princess Priestess
Bixi Fizzlebang: How long until this good glitter is ready?
Craigh: chuckles
Raelynn: Oh, you can just call me Raelynn, but thank you!
Ayen Grandsplitter: I will have to test and make sure it works well
Ayen Grandsplitter: It is always hard to test
Ayen Grandsplitter: but I am certain I can
Ayen Grandsplitter: and I will be here when you need it in the future
Raelynn: Um, okay. I'm interested to see what glitter you come up with!
Craigh: Trust me, if it works, you'll know it.
Daphene: Also, sir, make sure you lock up good! Lots of bandits in these parts that might try to pick your lock!
Talwin: Smiles
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am not too worried about bandits, but thank you for your concern, that is very nice young lady
Talwin: See, you're good at communicating. I’m good at swinging a sword
Talwin: You are perfect as Liaison!
Ayen Grandsplitter: An elven princess traveling with two young ladies, not a sight you see every day
Daphene: blushes
Raelynn: beams
Daphene: I'm not that young!
Craigh: It is if you're lucky.
Ayen Grandsplitter: I am glad I was able to see it
and the group heads south
Craigh: He wasn't quite as defenseless as he seemed, but it's dangerous not having obvious about it. It may encourage brainless thugs, and then you have to dispose of the bodies.
The group leaves the magic item stand and continues on their way. Later, the group enters The Mist. Only Raelynn and Indigo are adversely affected. The group decides to stay where they are at until the two recover.
it is the morning on 17-09-358, everyone has recovered
and the group heads south and end the day at the Mosskin Estates,
Indigo gets comfortable arrangements again
but they do not have time to socialize
There is a birth going on that seems to have the household all worked up
With no other questions the group continues heading south
Talwin: We leave a lovely thank you message
Then the group arrives at Elsiver Farmstead just north of Penissa
where the group fought rust monsters
Talwin: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 13]
Raelynn: *looks around*
The first thing you notice is the name on the farm has been changed from Elsiver to Shadegrove
Talwin: Well, someone took up residence
Talwin: Was there anything you wanted to do here?
Raelynn: I wonder who?
Raelynn: Hello!!
Weldin: Hello
Raelynn: Hello! Who are you?
Weldin: I am Weldin
Weldin: Who are you?
Weldin: OH
Weldin: wait
Weldin: you look sort of familiar
Weldin: Ummm there was only one halfling last time?
Weldin: and wasn’t' there other elves?
Weldin: Did you get hit by magic?
Raelynn: Oh! Weldin! Hello again!
Raelynn: Um, well we gained a halfling and the other elf... left early for some reason.
Weldin: How are you folks?
Weldin: It seems a long time that you were here
Raelynn: Oh, ready to rest after a long journey. How did things go here?
Weldin: That was a hard time for us
Raelynn: nods
Weldin: Well Glop's son has two kids now
Weldin: Two different girls
Weldin: sighs
Raelynn: Oh
Weldin: But what can you do with kids these days
Weldin: They never listen
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: Who runs this farm now?
Weldin: Old Jorge died during the spring, we planted him under the apple tree
Raelynn: Oh well that's lovely.
Weldin: That tree bloomed really nicely after that
Raelynn: I'm sure it did!
Weldin: The Shadegrove family decided to make a go of it
Weldin: they brought in a priest to cleanse the place
Raelynn: The Shadegrove?
Weldin: Seems to have worked out, no one has died there in the last year
Raelynn: Did you find out what happened to the, um, previous owners? We killed some monsters but I'm not sure they were the cause...
Weldin: After you were here and killed everything we thought it was over
Raelynn: That's what we hoped.
Craigh: Do we need to do it again?
Weldin: the farm lay vacant for part of the winter but then the Shadegroves came and decided to make it home
Craigh: And by we, I mean they.
Craigh: *points at the people with swords*
Raelynn: Well maybe it was those monsters!
Weldin: I don't think that the Shadegroves need any fighters to guard things but you can ask them
Raelynn: Oh, we're passing through. We just wanted to see if everything worked out here!
Weldin: I suppose things are good here
Raelynn: Well that's good. Anything you all need?
Weldin: My family is doing well
Weldin: but if you are in town
Weldin: I would either decide to move along quickly
Weldin: or if your young mage wants to spend time with grandmother again
Raelynn: Oh, maybe! Do you, Howard?
Howard Plum: Ummm ... no thank you
Weldin: You are free to camp in the back of my farm, I am sorry I do not have room for you
Weldin: not as rich as the Shadegroves
Raelynn: Are you sure? We have time if you'd like.
Raelynn: Oh camping would be fine. I suppose at this point I'm resigned to it.
Raelynn: Thank you.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Do you have any produce that needs cooking? I'd gladly cook a meal in exchange for a share of the food
Weldin: We are good for meals for the next day or two
Weldin: We had a priest come and visit, blessed the stew
Weldin: We are rationing it
Weldin: keeping it warm and safe
Raelynn: Bixi is a priest if you need more blessed food.
Raelynn: A priest AND a chef!
Daphene: And a Story Teller!
Raelynn: And many other things, but those are the important one right now.
Weldin: Are you looking to sell that hog? We could slaughter that for you and give you some good hocks to make ham
Bixi Fizzlebang: No!!!
Raelynn: It's her... blessed companion?
Bixi Fizzlebang: This is like a pony for me. I'm short.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Can't ride a pony good
Weldin: Pony's do not taste as good as hogs
Zayden: have you ridden the hog Bixi?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well I'm not killing my pony
Bixi Fizzlebang: Of course I have
Craigh: He's right, you know. Knotty is a bit lean, too much exercise, what with all the walking he does.
Zayden: Oh ok then
Raelynn: An an old boar. Not great eating.
Weldin: Well if he is old you need to get what you can out of him
Raelynn: She is! Friendship!
Zayden: I think Bixi gets a lot of companionship from him
Bixi Fizzlebang: Anyway, don't worry about the boar
Weldin: My son got that from his dog too, but when he got too old
Raelynn: Well, we don't like killing our friends when they get old.
Zayden: when your son got too old?
Weldin: Nods, I understand
Raelynn: points to Lanek
Weldin: just do not let them suffer
Raelynn: See? We enjoy their company, even when curmundgy!
Weldin: Help him end it when he wants to
Raelynn: Of course!
Raelynn: We don't like suffering either.
Zayden: Is Knotty suffering?
Lanek Olenak: snorts
Zayden: Well he does have to listen to Lanek, but then I suppose we all suffer for that
Zayden smiles
Lanek Olenak: huffs
Zayden: oh are we talking about Lanek? I thought we meant Knotty
Zayden feels a little bad now
So Branwyn, Jenn and others at the Manor House
Jennevive: So Demi, what do you say about going out to get Aunt Jenn a nice apple from the trees out back
Licornah comes in from the wood
Licornah: :: looks around ::Any word on the others?
Branwyn: Nothing yet Licornah
Jennevive: They cannot take more than what? 4? 6 months?
Jennevive: You do know how they like to talk, chatter, carry on
Branwyn: I hope it will be soon
Licornah: I thought they would have been along sooner or cause enough commotion, we'd know where they were
Jennevive: If Indigo is with them they can handle most problems
Branwyn: There can be many things that can slow a voyage. I'm sure they're fine
Jilly Ognorn: More scones?
Licornah: What else planning should we be doing for our venture off plane?
Branwyn: Thank you Jilly
Jennevive: Do you listen to EVERYTHING?
Jilly Ognorn: Yes
Jennevive: Laughs
Jennevive: Branwyn, what do you think of my idea of not leaving?
Jennevive: Licornah, did Branwyn tell you of the time problem?
Licornah: You mentioned that it's perceived time change... not actual time change right?
Jennevive: From what I could read in the archives, no one had a consistent time of exposure
Branwyn: I don't like it. I don't like any of it and am thinking it just might not be worth the effort. We could copy the book, send the copy back and just forget the whole thing
Jennevive: Some thought they were gone for years, some for only moments
Jennevive: That is not a bad idea, to make a copy of the book,
Licornah: Can we copy the book? Do we need a certain skill set to do that?
Licornah: Some sort of protection from evil?
Jennevive: But I think they will not accept a copy as a replacement
Branwyn: Not hell Jenn. The Royal Library wants a copy
Jennevive: There are things in there that are very valuable I would think for you
Jennevive: Well you can keep a copy for your self too
Branwyn: Not if I keep the real thing
Jennevive: Grins
Jennevive: That is the Branwyn I love
Branwyn: I just don't want to be responsible for anyone losing years and years just to return a book
Licornah: If there is a way to not go, I would not go
Jennevive: From what I understand of others who have traveled there
Jennevive: They were gone minutes, days, weeks, years,
Jennevive: some never returned
Jennevive: Maybe they died there, maybe they are returning in the future
Licornah: It probably depends on where they enter, but none of the creatures there are known to be friendly and smiley right?
Jennevive: I am not aware of any good Devils no
Jennevive: But our new friend might now of some? Looks at Fives
Fives: Eh, there's stories. Fallen angels, Ascended devils, crap like that. Don't expect to actually meet any.
Jennevive: Well our Demon who owes this book is definitely not an angel
Licornah: Didn't you say we could bring the library to us open the door, toss in the book and call it a day?
Jennevive: I believe we can create a gate to the library entrance
Jennevive: then we would entice the librarian out to us and give them the book
Fives: Yeah... about that- y'all didn't sound very sure that that bubble would keep the devils contained.
Licornah: So make yourself a few copies for friends and acquaintances and let's move along to growing green beans and corn
Jennevive: I know The Mist will keep them contained
Jennevive: They will not have any special powers
Fives: Oh, now you know it.
Branwyn: And we wave the book around as bait because librarians can't resist a good book and would crawl out of a portal to get one?
Fives: Yer a priestess, someone said, right?
Jennevive: They might leave the Inn, but they would be normal sad creatures that Talwin would love to kill
Branwyn: And the portal would not be in the Mist, but at the Inn
Jennevive: Exactly,
Jennevive: So they come into the open space at the Inn, and are trapped there
Branwyn: I thought you said years ago that they would have to be invited to come to our plane?
Jennevive: Yes, you are right
Fives: You do know killing them out here don't actually kill them, right? It just banishes them back to the Hells, with whatever knowledge they got along the way.
Jennevive: That is ok, I am not worried about killing Devils, I would like to inflict a bit of pain on them
Fives: Ah, right. you want to talk to them.
Jennevive: Make them learn fear
Branwyn: sighs
Jennevive: We have two options
Jennevive: Create a gate to bring the Devil Librarians to you, baiting them with your book
Jennevive: Or to charm control your friends and make them think that no time has passed as you take them into Hell to return the book
Branwyn: How will they know we are on the other side of the gate?
Jennevive: I do not know everything yet
Fives: Yep, standard scam sales tactics - what they're selling you on, and some other terrible alternative. Not saying it's not feasible, but there's also just going and coming back. Dangerous, deadly, yes, but possible. Honestly, the portal here idea ain't bad, EXCEPT for actually inviting a piece of Hell to take up residence right next to your house, possibly dooming this whole world.
Licornah: How long will it take to copy the book?
Licornah: Is this a week / two weeks / month project?
Branwyn: I asked Howard to make me a couple copy scrolls. When he gets back it should go quickly
Licornah: I guess that's how much time you have to decide
Licornah: Since this is your curse, I don't want to push you to make a decision...
Branwyn: Are you sure this gate will open exactly on the entrance to the library?
Jennevive: Go on and Push
Jennevive: I want to see just how much you like it Licornah
Licornah: :: looks at Jenn :: Why do you do that?
Jennevive: Because it is so much fun
Fives: Her daddy didn't love her.
Jennevive: Smiles at Fives, I do not have any Daddy issues, that would be too cliche
Licornah: :: shrugs :: It's her life... her curse. We can offer guidance and support, but ultimately, she should decide for herself
Fives: I hate to tell you, but you're a whole lot of cliches.
Fives: No wait, I'm wrong
Jennevive: I think that we should try to determine which is harder,
Fives: I don't hate it.
Jennevive: Opening a gate to the library in hell, or controlling everyone's idea of time while they are in Hell
Jennevive: I am glad I make you hard Fives
Jennevive: But we have to do that later
Branwyn: Jenn please just stop
Jennevive: Looks to Branwyn
Jennevive: I can visit a church to see if they have anything on focusing a gate
Jennevive: It will take a week or so to get there and research
Jennevive: If you want to wait for that
Branwyn: I'm just not sure this will work. If a gate opened at your house would you just walk through it?
Fives: stares at his fingernails while listening to the conversation
Branwyn: We have the time
Jennevive: If someone opened a gate to see me, I would be interested in who thought they were powerful enough to risk my wrath
Jennevive: And if they have an appropriate gift?
Branwyn: I'm thinking we will open a gate and no one will come out and we'll have to go in anyway
Branwyn: But yes would you walk through it or would you wait to see who comes in?
Licornah: what if you opened the gate, sent an invitation, and waited and opened it again later?
Fives: sighs to himself in his corner
Jennevive: I do not fear luring devils, I want to work on luring the right devils
Branwyn: Yes. You only have two scrolls to create a gate. So we can't just be doing this over and over
Jennevive: That is something that your minds should be working on
Jennevive: Yes
Jennevive: we can open a gate and close it,
Jennevive: then Open a new gate and close it
Jennevive: I asked for two because I was thinking someone foolish like that Paladin you kept around would charge through the first time and we might feel a need for some crazy reason to go rescue him
Jennevive: Now that he is gone it will be easier
Branwyn: Necholas? Oh he is gone
Branwyn: And I don't think he is insane enough to barrel off into hell by himself
Jennevive: Even Indigo in his good heart would not charge into Hell unless you were already there
Branwyn: Can you see through the gate when it is open?
Jilly Ognorn: So I think you need to have a LOT of dinner Jennevive if you are leaving in the morning
Jennevive: Everything?
Jilly Ognorn: EVERYTHING
Jennevive: When a gate to another plane is opened yes you can see through to what is on the other side, and they can see here
Jennevive: Watching carefully, then turns to Branwyn and whispers.... How did you do that with her?
Branwyn: shakes her head
Branwyn: Jilly is a woman with many talents. I have nothing to do with it
Branwyn: So we need this gate to open inside the library. Nothing outside where any stray can come in
Jennevive: I agree with that
Dahlia Branadarus: OWWWWWW
Fives: just to throw out a hypothetical, to make you properly paranoid, what's your response if when you open the gate the second time a whole army comes pouring out? Not saying it's likely, but you gotta think of all angles when you're dealing with these things.
Dahlia Branadarus: Comes into the dining hall with plates of meat and roast tubers
Dahlia Branadarus: Mum, she is
Jilly Ognorn: WHAPS Dahlia with a spoon on her backside
Branwyn: Well if we can get it right the first time, we won't have to open it a second
Fives: Oh, thought that was the plan. Open it once and toss an invitation through, then a second time to haggle.
Dahlia Branadarus: Winces and places the plates on the table without another word
Fives: Must've misheard, sorry.
Branwyn: No you didn't. But if we can get the gate inside the library and we can see back and forth and I have the book and everything goes according to plan and and and ...
Jennevive: Looks at Dahlia
Jilly Ognorn: Brings in the loaves of bread
Jilly Ognorn: We had an accident with the desserts
Jilly Ognorn: I am sorry there are none tonight
Branwyn: No problem Jilly
Jilly Ognorn: WE looks around... will do better next time
Branwyn: Indigo is not here to complain
Jennevive: I will do my best to learn how a gate is anchored
Jennevive: When this is all over I do have one favor to ask, if we both survive
Branwyn: I just have a feeling that this gate and bait plan will fail and it turns into me and whoever else needing to enter the gate ourselves without any spell protection against the time factor and nothing will go as planned
Branwyn: And you will be ecstatic
Jennevive: I swear I will be at your side if you go into the gate
Branwyn: Thank you Jenn
Branwyn: And what would you ask in return?
Jennevive: That when we are both back here, you grant me the space to build a church here in the Wastes
Fives: rolls his eyes again and picks at a spot on his clothes.
Branwyn: A church for you and not for Red? If yes, I will do that, of course
Branwyn: No undead
Jennevive: Red is not the religious type
Jennevive: You know I will have nothing to do with that
Branwyn: I had to mention it
Branwyn: But another Kayugan church would be fine
Jennevive: Good
Jennevive: Looks at Licornah
Jennevive: What do you think of this plan?
Jennevive: What would you change?
Licornah: I don't dislike the plan, but I'd have a font of goodness at the ready to overwhelm any evil types -- make it less appealing
Branwyn: fixes herself a plate before the food gets cold
Jennevive: I am not opposed to what ever you and Branwyn scheme up while I am researching
Jennevive: Just know that I will not be participating in such a distasteful display
Licornah: I worry for others more than myself... But I think this plan has a lot of opportunities to go wrong, no matter what we try
Branwyn: smiles
Branwyn: That is true Licornah
Fives: follows after and grabs a couple handfuls of food and goes back to his corner to eat.
Licornah: I wonder if there is anywhere to get holy water in bulk?
Jennevive: We are trying to bring chaos to a lawful plane, to entice them to the source of their wealth, but trap them in the chaos of The Mist
Jennevive: I have full confidence we can open a gate and close it
Branwyn: I don't want to trap them. I am more than happy for them to leave once they have the book
Jennevive: Devils will use every trick of the law to confuse you
Fives: They respect shows of strength, not manners. Just so's you know.
Fives: Dammit, I hate agreeing with her.
Branwyn: laughs
Jennevive: Warm smile with Fives
Fives: scowls
Jennevive: You have no idea how many before you have said that
Fives: Don't care
Licornah: Sure ... :: digs out her holy font to start making holy water ::
