Chat Log List - 2023 06 02 - Intermediate Era - Formatted - Story
A handful of days later, after Craigh's reincarnation...
Talwin: Craigh?
Talwin: I know it's not really a question that can be answered, but are you...ok? Is there angthing I can do?
Talwin: Hestitantly on hand
Talwin: Gently holds our a water gourd
Talwin: Thirsty?
Craigh: Am I okay? I don't know. Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Craigh: sighs.
Talwin: Is there anything I can do?
Talwin: Worried
Talwin: But hiding it
Raelynn: It's only been a few days. You don't need to be anything.
Craigh: I mean, I'm alive when I shouldn't be. Second time, but I actually died this time. I'm happy I'm back, but ... scared, maybe, at the same time?
Raelynn: nods
Craigh: And, I'm just going to say this, talking about all this is *hard*. You guys don't make it easy to just shrug things off.
Craigh: Thieves Guild people only get touchy-feely when they're trying to pick your pockets
Raelynn: Well you know I love talking! But if you want quiet, I can do that too. Maybe.
Craigh: *descending whistle*
Raelynn: But I know I find talking about things helpful. N'laea disagrees, but I think it's good for people.
Youtargim: Ummm I try to not be touchy feeling'
Craigh: No, it's okay. But, how do you stand looking at this?
Youtargim: except some people
Raelynn: It's okay to be touchy feely!
Raelynn: shrugs
Warm smile looking at Rae
Raelynn: Because I see your beautiful blue eyes and it reminds me you're still Craigh.
Raelynn: And I'm sure in a few more days, I won't even need that reminder. You're you.
Craigh: Yeah, sure. Pull the other one.
Raelynn: is confused
Craigh: I've still got my old spellbook at least, and one of them in there is Change Self. It can give me about 15 minutes of normal, at least.
Raelynn: Not sure what you mean BUT just remember you can be whatever you need to be. Even if I get used to you, and you don't get used to you, it's okay. We'll find a way for you to be... okay with it. I can't guarantee love here, but at least acceptance.
Raelynn: And if you want, I can find you a fabulous outfit to make you feel better!
Craigh: chuckles dryly.
Talwin: We can find anything you need to make you feel better buddy
Craigh: I still have no clue what this hand and foot thing is all about.
Craigh: holds up his merfolk left hand
Raelynn: Maybe the goddess thought you needed to be better at swimming.
Raelynn: And eating.
Talwin: Tries to hold back a Snort
Raelynn: I mean you WERE a little bit thin.
Talwin: Craigh, it doesnt' matter what you look like
Talwin: Your one of us
Craigh: Does your spine do this?
Craigh: sways side to side and stretches up and down about a foot in length.
Talwin: Sigh. Craigh, do you still have your dry as desert wit and humor?
Talwin: Also that's kind of cool
Youtargim: Can you swim like that? Like a Dolphin?
Craigh: Heh. I'm not to 'cool with it' yet. Sorry.
Talwin: Solumnly
Talwin: I know
Talwin: But on my end, it's pretty badass
Raelynn: Huh, that's find of... hmm, could be handy.
Talwin: Snaps Fingers!
Talwin: I know!
Talwin: I don't know if you would be willing to try
Talwin: But we could build you a dipping pool near your chambers!
Talwin: Shrugs
Raelynn: Is that one of the weird things Zayden said you should try?
Talwin: Then if you have a new affinity for water, you don't have to go far
Craigh: There are good things about this time around. No nightmares or amputation pain. But I still can't sleep well, and everything just feels 'weird'.
Raelynn: Well it's only been a few days, silly! Who accepts such a radical change in such a short amount of time? Give yourself a little grace.
Talwin: Sleeping well? Well, there was good couple of years I didn't sleep well because I had a sword constantly badgering me to go kill stuff
Talwin: I have some techniquest that will help
Talwin: Promise
Talwin: The best one is getting hammered with fine brandy, but I only did that sparingly
Licornah: Ehn, you're an adventurer, sleeping in a comfy bed is probably weird... have you tried sleeping outside on the ground? It might help
Raelynn: Or you could have some nice lavendar tea to calm your mind. A bit healither, too.
Talwin: Shudder
Licornah: I bet the squirrels would help make you a nice bed of sticks and straw...
Talwin: I don't know about him, but I sure got used to a comfortable bed...
Craigh: ... The squirrels?
Talwin: Cuts hand across the air
Talwin: Regardless of method, there is a method
Licornah: :: nods :: The squirrels here are quite helpful
Youtargim: Hey there Lemon
Raelynn: Or fluff and feathers. Maybe your bed is too hard and uncomfortable and dry?
Talwin: If we go right up to Kenna and ask for sleeping potions, I'm sure we could come up with at least a pharmacuetical solution for you
Craigh: wiggles a finger around inside his ear.
Craigh: Maybe these ears aren't hearing well.
Raelynn: You know, those are good ears for piercing...
Youtargim: Looks around, Oops that is an Apple
Youtargim: Sorry,
Talwin: See, look Craigh! We are are putting out suggestions. They are different levels of acceptable in nature, but otherwise suggestions. We love you buddy!
Youtargim: I guess Lemons are not in this area
Raelynn: What?
Youtargim: I really need to look for those for you
Talwin: Hell, try sleeping in water!
Youtargim: Lemons make really tart but good juice
Youtargim: and then you can shave them and use the skins
Talwin: Mutter under his breath, Twigs and sticks in my bed roll
Craigh: feels at his neck.
N'laea: Ah, like sumac?
Talwin: Shudders again
Youtargim: LOTS of uses
Craigh: I've .. never checked. Do I have gills?
Youtargim: I guess that apple there looked yellow to me, and reminded me of a lemon
Talwin: Inspects Craigh for Gills
Raelynn: Sweetie, did you sleep well?
Warm smile with Rae
N'laea: Gills? You are breathing air.
Talwin: Listen to it a few hundred times and "7 foot frame, rats along his back, when he calls your name, it all turns to black" starts to get really old really fast Lemon
Craigh: They can't do both?
N'laea: It would be odd.
N'laea: I do not believe there are things that breath both. Nothing natural, at least.
Craigh: Oh. Well, maybe that would have been nice. Maybe. I never learned how to swim.
Raelynn: Now's the time!
Raelynn: Is there anything you do want to do or are you just wanting to adjust in peace for now?
Talwin: Yeah bud, what can we do? What do YOU want us to do?
Raelynn: There's a lot of building about to happen, Zayden wants to do concerts, you could swim in the moat... so much!
Raelynn: Maybe learn some magic?
Craigh: perks up a bit.
Licornah: You could come hang out with me...there is fieldwork and animals to chat with
Craigh: Magic seems to be easier than I remember it being, at least.
Talwin: Yeah bud, what can we do? What do YOU want us to do?
Licornah: Enjoy the moonlight...
Raelynn: That's what you said you wanted to do, right? And you have a big library here to learn from!
Raelynn: And it isn't in Hell!
Licornah: Hope for a Unicorn sighting...
Raelynn: But a NORMAL place!
Licornah: There's a death fog around us... not exactly normal.
Raelynn: Death fog? It hasn't caused any death. It's just a little misty.
Craigh: looks at his hands.
Craigh: If Sehanine made me like this, do you think it's a challenge I'm supposed to overcome, learn to live with, or is it just a prank?
Raelynn: Hmm...
Bixi Fizzlebang: She doesn't seem like a prankster to me
Raelynn: Well, she's never come across as a prankster to me. That's not really her thing? And I still don't think she is after meeting her.
Raelynn: Mysterious, yes.
N'laea: And motherly. Take that as you will.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't think it's a challenge, either. I think you're legitimately physically way more impressive and interesting now
Raelynn: Well MY mother is fabulous.
N'laea: [SKILL] Veterinary Healing [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 11]
N'laea: checks Craigh for mange as per earlier request
N'laea: And healthy if different.
Bixi Fizzlebang: He's a rainbow merman
Raelynn: Oh! I do love rainbows!
Talwin: Hm. Well, we can get Bixi to make your skin liook glittery I guess
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's Rae's expertise
Talwin: Shrugs
Bixi Fizzlebang: I AM hoping to find some ways to make my own glitter, though. As a supplier to Rae
Talwin: You guys are in cahoots enough it makes no difference to me
Raelynn: And I'd be happy to! No one will think about the rest of you if all they see is glitter!
Raelynn: grins at Talwin
Craigh: chuckles and shakes his head.
Raelynn: Remember, it's a lotion loved by dragons. So you'll look as fabulous as an ancient red dragon.
Craigh: Sure. I guess we can give it a try.
Raelynn: is clearly very, VERY excited.
Raelynn: I'll get right on it!
Raelynn: A glittering, rainbow merman. How lovely.
Craigh: *scared whistle*
Raelynn: Hmm, I wonder if we could incorporate your new whistling into some singing, too...
Youtargim: Cautiously looks around Craigh.... Do you have a tail now?
Raelynn: I'll have to consult with Zayden.
Craigh: No tail. Fortunately. I'm glad I don't have to relearn how to sit.
Youtargim: It would make it easy to know if you are happy I suppose
Raelynn: He can still smile.
Raelynn: That's usually a good indicator.
Youtargim: Talk Less, Smile More...
Youtargim: I have heard that somewhere
Raelynn: Whoever said that must hate noise.
Raelynn: And if you try telling N'laea to smile, she might punch you.
Raelynn: rubs her shoulder slightly
Youtargim: Fools that run their mouth wind up dead
Craigh: nods
Youtargim: Very glad I can be here with friends
Craigh: I didn't expect that when I came here. It's weird.
Raelynn: Didn't expect what?
Craigh: Friends.
Youtargim: No one expects... ahh Craigh, everyone knows your name
Raelynn: Why wouldn't you expect friends?
Raelynn: Every stranger is just a friend you haven't made yet!
Craigh: You wouldn't last long in the Guild.
Raelynn: smiles
Licornah: Or a portion of a lich's soul...but yes, sure
Raelynn: And that is why I'm in a temple.
Youtargim: So it hasn't been your day, your month.....
Raelynn: Not thinking you can make friends is how you get eaten by a dragon.
Thinking
Talwin: Sides Eyes Rae, but chooses not to go down that road again
Craigh: Thinking the people around you are friends is how you get duped and backstabbed when you live on the streets.
Youtargim: We need to get back to work Bixi
Craigh: Just pointing out the differences.
Raelynn: shrugs
Raelynn: Everyone is allowed their own world view, but I prefer mine.
Youtargim: You wanted that stable built by tomorrow's rains
Craigh: So do I.
Raelynn: Otherwise you'd be a lot more lonely.
Craigh: But I wasn't living in yours.
Raelynn: smiles
Raelynn: But you are now! I'm glad we're friends no matter what you look like.,
Talwin: Nods vehemently
Talwin: And any time you forget that, we'll remind you
Raelynn: With glitter!
BOB 8 months go by of work on building new places
BOB Rae and Bixi have their new place up and running
BOB 1-7-359 SKR is the current date
BOB The opening of... the name?
Lemon (Bixi Fizzlebang): Matchmaking to a Tea
BOB Talwin has been at the mines and Skull Church working with Sundown
BOB and Snee
BOB and now comes back after a two week absence
BOB Rae and Bixi have built up the new buildings here in Hourglass
BOB all the furnishings are in place
Raelynn: Talwin! Isn't it beautiful?!
Michael (Talwin): It's spectacular!
Talwin: Smiles Warmly
Raelynn: Thank you! I think so, too!
Raelynn: I'm so excited. Do you think people will really want to visit?
Talwin: Absoultely!
N'laea: You dragged us out. That alone is a success.
Talwin: People need a place to unwind, relax, and I know I'll be a regular
Raelynn: smiles and claps happily
Sundown: This looks very nice
Talwin: Besides, if they don't want the loudness of the inn, they can quietly gather and chat, read, and socialize here
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: A nice private corner of the Protectorate
Raelynn: It better. We worked really hard on it!
Talwin: We should build a garden nearby so you can do tea garden events
Raelynn: Oh, that'd be fun! What do you think, Bixi?
Licornah: :: nods :: it does look inviting
Sundown: I do not like the Inn
Sundown: Too much sun
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's a great idea! I mean, I have a huge garden, but it's just for growing, definitely not a meeting place
Ulrik Ekenberg: knocks on the door
Raelynn: Still not used to it? Your nose has been in the books too long Sundown.
Raelynn: It's like you haven't existed for years!
Sundown: It just feels un-natural
Raelynn: Hmph, as I expect.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Come in?
Raelynn: Hello?
Sundown: Snee has done a nice job of keeping the Protectorate in line
Sundown: Looks around what?
Raelynn: Yes, yes and I suppose you've help.
Ulrik Ekenberg: pushes open the door, chest puffed up as he scans the room
Youtargim: What?
Raelynn: raises a brow before remembering he might be a customer then puts on a smile.
Youtargim: Stands up
Youtargim: Hello?
Raelynn: Hello! Welcome to the grand opening!
Ulrik Ekenberg: :: obviously faking a deeper voice :: Greetings. Is this the tea shop and fortune telling.... :: higher voice, uncertain :: place...?
Youtargim: Yes it is.... Looks at Rae
Raelynn: Yes! Hello! Welcome! How can I help you?
Ulrik Ekenberg: :: back to deeper voice :: Excellent, excellent. I would have your finest vintage... and a fortune, please.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Vintage... tea?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Wait, sorry, this is Rae's shop
Sundown: Vintage
Raelynn: Well, I suppose that would be the black tea?
Ulrik Ekenberg: :: normal voice :: Uh... yes...?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Of course, that's obviously what I meant.
Youtargim: Looks at Bixi, are you doing your magic?
Youtargim: OH is that Craigh?
Raelynn: Of course!
Raelynn: Sit down, we'll brew it up.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Nervously looks around, practically thows himself into a chiar
Raelynn: And my fortune telling is of the astrological kind so you'll need patience while I do your star chart.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uh... oh, of course. Certainly, I knew that, and would expect nothing less.
Raelynn: I hope it's comfy! Get cozy.
Raelynn: Yout, dear, can you get all his birth information for me? Like we went over before?
Youtargim: definately
Youtargim: So ummm, Who are you?
Ulrik Ekenberg: fidgets, before forcing his hands into his lap
Pulls out a paper an a quill
Raelynn: goes to brew tea while listening
Licornah: :: squints at him... ::
Ulrik Ekenberg: Ulrik... Ulrik Ekenberg... of the Stormblanket Society
Raelynn: Name, birthdate, birth place! Those are important if you want a fortune! AND a question!
Youtargim: Nice Nice
Youtargim: Your mother's name?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Babette
Youtargim: Interesting
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uh... is that bad? Maybe if her name was Delphine?
Raelynn: We don't know yet. Milk and sugar?
Youtargim: Where you born here in Drillian
Raelynn: comes and sets down a mug
Youtargim: Where Did you grow up?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uh... ye-..... I mean, no... Of course, an experienced adventurer like myself has no need of milk or sugar. I will take it black
Youtargim: Did you have a good childhood?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Do... do you need to know where I was born?
Raelynn: shrugs and pushes it towards him, takes away the tray with milk and sugar.
Raelynn: If you want an accurate forunate, yes.
Youtargim: You will not get as lucky as I did but you can hope
Raelynn: Oh and timing! The more information you have, the more accurate I can be.
Ulrik Ekenberg: I'm from Likainen maatila
Ulrik Ekenberg: deflates at the admission
Youtargim: I bet he made that up
Raelynn: Well that's a mouthful.
Youtargim: Trying to confuse you
Youtargim: Testing your skills
Raelynn: Hmm, maybe. We can see what the stars say.
Ulrik Ekenberg: puffs up indignantly
Raelynn: The stars don't lie.
Ulrik Ekenberg: I would not lie about such a thing
Raelynn: Good! I would hope not. Bad way to start a fortune!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Is it near... where are you from again, Licornah? Silverloon?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Squints in confusion at the names
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uh... no, a bit further out than that.
Raelynn: Wow, that's far. How did you end up here?
Licornah: No
Licornah: Silverymoon
Ulrik Ekenberg: Oh, you know, life of an adventurer. You travel far in pursuit of glory
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: What glory are you pursuing?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Oh, the normal kind. Killing dragons, saving maidens... I've done it all in my time.
Raelynn: Oh you have?!
Raelynn: sits down across from him
Ulrik Ekenberg: nervous
Raelynn: What dragons? Where? Which maidens?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uh... yes....?
Raelynn: How many??
Ulrik Ekenberg: Dan...gerous dragons...? And... pure maidens...?
Ulrik Ekenberg: 3.... no, 5!!
Raelynn: Mmhmm, go on. What kind of dragons? Did you marry the maidens? What were their names?
Sundown: 5 Maidens is impressive
Raelynn: I just love fairytales!
Ulrik Ekenberg: pulling at his collar and looking around nervously
Bixi Fizzlebang: I would have concernes if you married 5 "pure maidens"
Raelynn: Oh! Drink your tea before it gets cold! Although it's still good cold. Oh, I suppose I should have asked if you wanted it iced? Sorry, first day jitters!
Sundown: You do not marry a pure maiden
Ulrik Ekenberg: Ones with very sharp teeth.... And their names..? Firebiter.... Fire...eater..., Fire....sugar...., Fire....milk...?
Raelynn: Sundown doesn't marry at all.
Raelynn: Firesugar? Was that the dragon or maiden?
Ulrik Ekenberg: ...yes
BOB Month 7 is mid fall by the way for you Carissa
Ulrik Ekenberg: It was a dragon in disguise.... Very common, actually
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: Did you fall in love with her?
Youtargim: Everyone falls in love with you
Raelynn: WAIT! Was she a dragon AND one of the maidens you mentioned??
Bixi Fizzlebang: get a room
Raelynn: smiles and winks at Yout
Ulrik Ekenberg: Yes, sad story... One I.. uh... don't like to talk about, unfortunately.
Ulrik Ekenberg: But one that definitely happened!!
Raelynn: Oh, yes. Sorry. Sometimes I pry too much.
N'laea: Yes.
Sundown: I imagine you used your tremendous spear to slay the maiden
Raelynn: sends a small glare to N'laea
Ulrik Ekenberg: No, no... you are fine... just.... memories, you know..?
Raelynn: Memories? OH! How old are you? Need it for my charts, you know.
Ulrik Ekenberg: 17... I mean, 23
Youtargim: HEH,
Raelynn: Mmhmm, okay. Hard to remember sometimes, I understand.
Youtargim: wait what does that mean for Craigh?
Youtargim: How old is he?
Youtargim: Craigh are you now 1?
Raelynn: Hmm, I don't know....?
Raelynn: Okay! So what exactly are you looking for in your fortune, Ulrik?
Raelynn: Gets up, goes to grab some star charts, and comes back and sets them on the table.
Youtargim: Is fascinated by this idea, Craigh, are you 1? 20? how old are you now that you are newly alive again
Ulrik Ekenberg: glances around conspiratively
Ulrik Ekenberg: in a near-whisper
Youtargim: muttering to himself
Raelynn: Now if you want just a quick look, I can help, but if you want something more in-depth it'll take time.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Will I become famous?
Raelynn: nods to that.
Licornah: :: listening, not wanting to interrupt ::
Raelynn: It's very possible. But I can only look so far out. Let's see.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Astrology [2] [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 1]
Raelynn: OH! Wow, hmm, okay....
Raelynn: Well it's a bit hard with the timeline here, but it definitely looks very possible. You have the perfect sign and star-alignment for it!
Ulrik Ekenberg: pounds his fist onto the table, spilling half of his tea
Sundown: Why are you here in Dragon Fen?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Excellent! Grand news!
Raelynn: Oops! Yout, a towel please!
Raelynn: pulls her charts away quickly
Youtargim: On my way
Ulrik Ekenberg: Oh, oh! I'm so sorry, let me help
Raelynn: It's okay! It good to be excited by a future like that!
Ulrik Ekenberg: Helps to mop up the spilled tea
Raelynn: This must be good fortunte for such a grand opening reading!
Raelynn: Thank you for sharing it!
Youtargim: Where are you going to?
Youtargim: If you are this lucky maybe we want to go with you
Ulrik Ekenberg: No, no. Thank you. Truly, I truly appreciate you taking my fortune
Raelynn: Of course! I'm happy to help!
Ulrik Ekenberg: Oh, I'm going to catch a fish in the Redfern Lake
Ulrik Ekenberg: I MEAN
Youtargim: Coughs lightly, we have discussed what this will cost
Ulrik Ekenberg: I... am killing a fish... monster in the Redfern Lake
Raelynn: Oh! If you're around when Zayden shows up he'd be happy to go fishing with you!
Raelynn: Monster or normal!
Raelynn: He both fished AND killed a giant monster catfish once!
Ulrik Ekenberg: Oh, uh.... normal.... Actually...
Raelynn: Um, with a little help, but that's okay! It's good to ask for help!
Ulrik Ekenberg: I... may... have been mistakenly called it a monster
Raelynn: nods
Youtargim: Now that Craigh is a merman, does that mean you are going to take his voice?
Raelynn: Fish can look pretty monstrous. But I'm not a fisherman.
Raelynn: What?
Youtargim: You need to pay, glancing over at Ulrik
Ulrik Ekenberg: bolts up in alarm at the guy with a spear in him
Youtargim: When the last person did not pay... he was turned into a merman
Raelynn: Where are you heading to after this?
Licornah: :: ponders :: Fishing...
Raelynn: glances over confused.
Youtargim pushes over the tip jar to Rae
Ulrik Ekenberg: blinks, looks around
Raelynn: Ooh, sorry. That might be Bixi playing with her magic. You're a little jumpy, Ulrik. Maybe you need more tea?
Ulrik Ekenberg: I could have sworn...
Raelynn: I have a calming brew...
Ulrik Ekenberg: Yes, more caffeinated tea is what I need to settle my nerves. Thank you.
Raelynn: is excited to be serving more tea.
Raelynn: One second! Let me go brew another cup up.
Ulrik Ekenberg: sits back down
N'laea: How did you hear about this place?
N'laea: You are a bit ...jumpy to have faced one dragon let alone multiple.
N'laea: You just do not seem like one who has faced a dragon.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uh.... how.. :: cough, deeper voice :: Exactly how many dragonslayers have you met, exactly?
N'laea: This group calls themselves such so many.
N'laea: Although Raelynn prefers to befriend them.
Talwin: Talwin stands in a corner, tea cup forgotten in horrified fascination at this wagon-wreck in slow motion
Ulrik Ekenberg: Wait, what? Dragon...slayers...? You're the Dragonsl..... Oh, oh dear....
Talwin: Looks back and forth between Ulrik and N'laea, as if watching a ball match
N'laea: Yes?
Ulrik Ekenberg: sits with his head between his knees for a few minutes, then sits up as if nothing happened
Talwin: Leans in slightly
Ulrik Ekenberg: Excellent. Always good to meet fellow dragonslayers
N'laea: A slayer of dragons yourself should be in good company. If your stories are true.
N'laea: nods slowly
Ulrik Ekenberg: O-of course.... Excellent company... Assuming YOU have slain dragons
N'laea: And what do you slay with?
Ulrik Ekenberg: My wit, usually
Talwin: Two that we know of, one that I don't
Ulrik Ekenberg: Sometimes my cutting remarks
N'laea: Ah. That explains much.
Ulrik Ekenberg: O-oh.... Yes, haha.... almost as many... as... me....
Ulrik Ekenberg: wilts under the scrutiny
Ulrik Ekenberg: Stuff.... a bunch of monsters...
Ulrik Ekenberg: sullen
N'laea: Ranger? Paladin? Farmer's boy?
Ulrik Ekenberg: ....
Ulrik Ekenberg: ...
Ulrik Ekenberg: ...
Raelynn: returns with a calming tea blend and sets it down.
Raelynn: N'laea! Be nice!
Ulrik Ekenberg: ...Fine, listen, maybe I am not as experienced as you...
Ulrik Ekenberg: But I will be! The fortune said so!
N'laea: holds up a hand to Raelynn to listen.
N'laea: That you will be experienced?
Ulrik Ekenberg: And someday, everyone is going to know the name of Ulrik Ekenburg of the Stormblanket Society
N'laea: You do not need a fortune for that.
Youtargim: Looks at Rae, As you wish
Raelynn: To be famous! And he will be!
Raelynn: I know my star charts!
Talwin: I did though N'laea. If he wants a job, the Protectorate is hiring
Talwin: Turns
N'laea: shrugs
Talwin: Give honest skill set
Talwin: No bullshit
Talwin: We'll get you with us in no time
Ulrik Ekenberg: gives a mulish look, then sighs
N'laea: Hire who you want. If it is only a fortune he wanted, he has it. If he wants more, though, he must be blunt.
Talwin: Grins
Ulrik Ekenberg: I've fought off a few wolves. Handy with a spear, and have my great-grandpa's trident that's magic.
Talwin: I take your fortunes seriously
Talwin: Great!
Talwin: Welcome aboard. Although don't flash the Trident at Craigh for awhile
Raelynn: A trident! Like a mermaid??
Ulrik Ekenberg: Merman.... I think
Raelynn: Oh that's so exciting!
Raelynn: That's definitely fame ready material!
Talwin: We all start somewhere Ulrik. I think you might be more experienced then you give yourself credit
Raelynn: Are you staying in town? Wandering? Trying to find a place?
Ulrik Ekenberg: nods, but gives a stinkeye to N'laea
N'laea: is unmoved.
Raelynn: You know we just built this place up. We've done lots of adventuring, faced real dragons, and all!
Ulrik Ekenberg: I'm trying to find a place.... Was laid up for a while from... mist sickness...? And burned through most of my money. If there is work, I'd be grateful
Raelynn: Are you really from... where you said? The Mist takes some getting used to.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Is it really farther than silverynoon?
Talwin: Well frankly Ulrik, we all have our day jobs, but our money comes from all the weird crap we do when odd problems pop up here and there.
Raelynn: hears the bells at the door
Ulrik Ekenberg: I have no idea where Silverynoon is...
Raelynn: OH! Zayden is that you?
Zayden: Hey Rae! I certainly hope so
Raelynn: Are you here for the grand opening of the tea shop?
Raelynn: Perfect timing! Zayden, this is Ulrik. He also likes to fish!
Zayden: Of course I wouldn't miss an opening, especially a grand one
N'laea: And lie.
Talwin: I recommend the Black tea Zayden
Talwin: Highly
Ulrik Ekenberg: waves, then freezes at N'laea's comment
Raelynn: glares at N'laea
Bixi Fizzlebang: Who among us hasn't lied?
Talwin: Raises fine china glass in salute, pinky finger in the air
Zayden: Hey Ulrik nice to meet you, always a pleasure to meet another fisherman
Raelynn: Fanciful stories. Not really lying. Just... embellishing.
Raelynn: Let me go grab you some tea, Zayden.
Ulrik Ekenberg: A pleasure
Zayden: ohhh thank you Rae, what kind of tea?
Raelynn: sets down a mug
Raelynn: Very dark black tea. Yout says it reminds him the most of... coffee? Or something?
Zayden coughs
Raelynn: Oh! I forgot...
Raelynn: goes to the back room so Bob's scene setting makes sense
BOB Rae leaves the room and everyone goes quiet starting at each other until
Zayden: Ohhh thank you that sounds Delightful
Youtargim: Good strong coffee
BOB See Rae leaves the room and everyone goes quiet staring at each other until..... a mysterious cloaked stranger enters the room
BOB Who turns out to be very quiet
Talwin: Mutters
N'laea: That is a look.
Ulrik Ekenberg: eyes the menu speculatively
Ulrik Ekenberg: Mouth on Fire...?
N'laea: It is good.
Sundown: Bixi are you going to make the scones?
Talwin: N'laea, could I pay for a pound of this? And another pound of honey for sweetener? I think you've outdone yourself
N'laea: What?
Talwin: Picks up a glass and a small bowl of honey and brings it over to Craigh
Talwin: Gently sits next to him
Talwin: You'll like it promise!
Talwin: Whispers
Talwin: Needs lots of honey though
Sundown: Sundown walks over with Talwin
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sorry, who are you again, Sunny?
Sundown: Glances back at Bixi, I am the Guardian of the Protectorate, I serve Governor Snee
Bixi Fizzlebang: And why do you think I make scones?
Sundown: I work with Talwin to protect the Estate
Craigh: leans his stick against the table and takes the cup, and raises it up under his cloak to sniff it.
N'laea: He is.... was.... with Brer Necholas.
Craigh: Ahh... Thanks. Smells good.
Sundown: Because you are here, you have not seemed to do anything, and Jilly typically makes the food to go along with the drinks
Sundown: you are like Jilly aren't you?
Bixi Fizzlebang: No one is like Jilly except Jilly
Sundown: So that means you are not a good cook then?
Talwin: Explains to Craigh in hushed voices the latest member to come to the group.
Talwin: She's a glitter cook
Talwin: Calls out
Bixi Fizzlebang: I am a great cook. I am not a baker.
Sundown: So if you are a great cook, then what are you serving?
Talwin: Whispers to Craigh
Talwin: I think I remember why I like being away on Protectorate business so much
N'laea: goes to see what Rae is up to and returns with some tea, sets it down for Ulrik.
N'laea: I told her you wanted to try the Mouth On Fire. She is busy trying to get your charts lined up nicer.
N'laea: An adventurer like you can handle it I am certain.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Thank you
Ulrik Ekenberg: takes a sip, spits it out
Bixi Fizzlebang: This isn't my shop, why would I be cooking?
N'laea: quietly goes to grab the milk and sets it on the table for him
N'laea: clearly judging him
Ulrik Ekenberg: coughs violently
Sundown: Then what are you doing here? you are not drinking, you are not helping customers, you are not being nice to people
Ulrik Ekenberg: Uru..... Ugu....
N'laea: The same as you, Sundown.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm here at Rae's request
Ulrik Ekenberg: T-tastes.... good....
Licornah: :: listens and wonders if Sundown should be hired as a bouncer ::
Craigh: chuckles dryly as he watches Ulrik at the other table.
Sundown: I am here to report to Talwin, this is the first time he has been free from helping assist you all in building your new homes
N'laea: I can let her know you want a refill?
Ulrik Ekenberg: M-maybe... could use... some milk... in it..?
N'laea: pushes the milk closer to him silently
Ulrik Ekenberg: dumps the tea in the milk and starts drinking it... slowly
Sundown: Looks over at N'laea what tea is that ?
N'laea: Mouth on Fire. It has a nice bite to it.
Sundown: Nods, May I have some?
Craigh: carefully sips his own tea under his cowl.
N'laea: tsks and goes to grab him some, wondering how she got stuck as server.
N'laea: Perhaps you can tell the new guest about this area.
N'laea: We do not kill wolves, but perhaps you can help with the goblins. They are easier.
Ulrik Ekenberg: I'm sure that the goblins will fall just as easily to my trident as any wolf
N'laea: I look forward to seeing you in action.
Craigh: Why did you enter the Mist, if you're not used to it?
Ulrik Ekenberg: shifts uncomfortably
Craigh: *short upward whistle*
Sundown: Sir Talwin, Not to be ungrateful we do need people but if you are back why do we need an unsung farmer?
Ulrik Ekenberg: My town's name literally means Dirt Farm, and I wasn't mean to be a farmer.
Raelynn: pushes door open with charts in her hand
Raelynn: Because we always need new FRIENDS, Sundown.
Ulrik Ekenberg: I wanted something more for myself.
Talwin: If we never gave anyone chances Sundown, none of us would have ever made a difference in the world
Talwin: Quietly
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sure Zayden will sing him, don't worry
Raelynn: puts the charts down and sits to listen
Talwin: Don't worry Sundown
Talwin: We'll put him to good work. We always need a helping hand that is actually willing to help
Licornah: Farmers are important...
Youtargim: Clears the table for Rae
Raelynn: Oh! Do you sing? Zayden does. He's very good at it.
Licornah: My family are farmers
Raelynn: nods a thank you to Yout
Raelynn: And I was looking at my charts, and I think he's supposed to be here.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Give me a chance, and I will show you that I can match anyone. I may lack experience, but you won't find anymore more willing to pull their weight.
Talwin: Nods
Sundown: I am confident that Talwin is worth a dozen of ..... Ulik?
Licornah: Do you have a favorite Dragon?
Ulrik Ekenberg: wilts
Talwin: Gazes meaninfully at Sundown
Zayden: Oh thanks Rae
N'laea: does not disagree with Sundown, but at least knows to not say it outloud
Zayden: smiles
Ulrik Ekenberg: UlRIK....
Talwin: While I appreciate that, Ulrik will have his day of fame.
Craigh: That's probably why he's working for Talwin, instead of the other way around.
Talwin: Winks at Craigh. Told you. Same person
Raelynn: The charts, Sundown! They don't lie. He should join us. It'll help him best on this path.
Talwin: Love that Dry Wit
Talwin: Shrugs
Sundown: I am not disagreeing Miss Raelynn
Sundown: I am just questioning the why now
Talwin: The Protectorate is growing. A few men at arms came looking for me. Should I turn them down as well?
Raelynn: Why now? When would be better?
Sundown: Last year when Sir Talwin was out of the Estate for months on end
Sundown: Now that he is back
Raelynn: I don't recall asking you why you showed up when YOU did.
Talwin: We don't know the future
Sundown: I do not want him to feel he is able to be replaced
Talwin: Raising his hands to signal peace
Talwin: No one is being replaced
Raelynn: rolls eyes
Talwin: Gently
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae does
Talwin: Everyone gets a chance.
Talwin: Besides
Talwin: As I was saying the protectorate is growing
Talwin: Until the Multitude of different threats in the mist are gone, which, will never happen in my lifetime
Raelynn: And as I was telling Craigh before, every stranger is just a friend waiting to be made. And now we've made one!
Talwin: I would rather keep the experience men who know the protectorate HERE at the protectorate
Ulrik Ekenberg: preens
Ulrik Ekenberg: Thank you, I would be honored to be considered your friend
Talwin: Ulrik can learn the ropes where if he makes a mistake he won't immedietly die
Sundown: Brother Brer was around a few months ago when the Countess was conducting her magical energies
Talwin: You know how unforgiving the mist is Sundown
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: He was
Raelynn: And I'm glad you're happy to be my friend, too! I'll help make sure you're famous!
Zayden cough cough
Talwin: Sighs
Raelynn: nods and points towards Zayden
Sundown: I was told by Snee that we needed to make sure all the seat in the theater were full when Zayden opens next month
Raelynn: Like we're doing for Zayden! Getting him a stage to grow his fanbase!
Zayden: what me? famous? Sure I guess that sounds good
Talwin: Snorts
Raelynn: With your voice? You're just waiting to be discovered. It'll be soon, I know it!
Talwin: The man who could sneak while singing. Now that was impressive and a sight I will never forget
Talwin: Er, that and peeing on the fish
Zayden: Appreciate that Rae, of course what matters most is that everybody has a good time, fame can be a tricky mistress
Raelynn: The famous don't want to be forgotten. He's on the right step.
Bixi Fizzlebang: He's a really great fisherman too
Sundown: Peeing on Fish
Craigh: You don't want to know
Talwin: Long story, let's not discuss
Zayden: laughs
Ulrik Ekenberg: stares in bemusement
Zayden: I find sneaking much more enjoyable while singing
Raelynn: Yes! Ulrik should see his new fishing shake. It's quite, er, nice, for what it is.
Talwin: Cough
Ulrik Ekenberg: I would imagine the shake has... fish in it?
Ulrik Ekenberg: Maybe some milk...?
Raelynn: ....shack. Sorry, shouldn't have taken a sip of tea while I was talking!
Zayden: fish shake?
Sundown: I do not think even Jilly can make a good fish shake
Zayden laughs
Raelynn: A fish shake sounds....
Raelynn: grimaces
Ulrik Ekenberg: hurk
Craigh: Rae, can I try one of those spicier teas? Not all the way to mouthburn or whatever it was. I'm curious if everything still tastes the same.
Raelynn: It will not be on the menu.
Zayden: A fish shake sounds properly horrible, unless you're a cat I suppose
Raelynn: Oh, yes! Um, N'laea could you...?
Raelynn: gestures that she's busy with her charts
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are you telling me you haven't had anything spicy in 8 months!?
Youtargim: If you chop up fish into smaller parts and scatter it on the waves you can attrack larger fish and sharks
N'laea: grumbles but goes to get the tea for Craigh, sets it on the table for him after it has brewed
Craigh: Not that I've noticed.
N'laea: Here.
Craigh: Thanks.
Raelynn: Do we want sharks?
Ulrik Ekenberg: nods at Youtargrim
Youtargim: I have heard that certain diseases can make you lose your sense of smell and taste
Craigh: smells his tea.
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: Some do, yes. I don't think he has... a disease?
Youtargim: We do not have sharks here, we have to go to the sea
whistfully
Zayden sips his tea
Raelynn: Oh, with the dolphins?
Youtargim: Yes
Youtargim: Dolphins too
Craigh: *clicks twice*
Quirks his head towards Craigh
Craigh: Smells good.
Ulrik Ekenberg: Oh, are dolphin shakes going to be on the menu?
Raelynn: No! No shakes, and certainly not meat ones!
Raelynn: This is a TEA shop, not a Shake Shack!
Craigh: carefully sips from the cup.
Sundown: We did find that griffon pig
Sundown: Sir Talwin
N'laea: Griffon pig?
Ulrik Ekenberg: :: in an undertone to Zayden :: When this shack's a shaking...
Bixi Fizzlebang: Don't count it out yet, Rae. Maybe dolphins are delicious? We've never tried them
Ulrik Ekenberg: coughs, then looks guiltily to Raelynn
Zayden: Oh I'll come a knockin Ulrik, don't you worry
Sundown: There was a magically transformed pig
Ulrik Ekenberg: grins despite himself
Craigh: shakes his head.
N'laea: Previously a griffon? Branwyn?
Sundown: It terrorized the area for a while
Licornah: Who did the pig make angry?
Licornah: Or who did the Griffon make mad?
Sundown: Yes, well it was a lot of people when we were clearing out Skull Church
Sundown: That was a decade ago though
Sundown: It took us over 7 years to finally track it down
N'laea: And it is still a pig? That is strong magic.
Ulrik Ekenberg: squints at Raelynn, then at N'laea
Ulrik Ekenberg: A decade...?
Sundown: The Countess is not to be triffiled with
Raelynn: Hmm? Oh we were gone for some of that time.
Sundown: You were gone for all of that time
Sundown: Looks at Rae
Raelynn: Elflands. I mean it only FELT like a day or two, but it was longer, apparently.
Craigh: nods
Raelynn: Yes, I can tell time, Sundown.
Sundown: Sips his very strong firey tea
N'laea: Is the pig still a concern?
Sundown: It is dead
N'laea: Ah. That is unfortunate. Ulrik could have assisted.
Sundown: When we killed it it transformed back so we knew we had the right one
Craigh: *short query whistle*
Craigh: Did anyone try making bacon out of it?
N'laea: Griffon bacon....?
Sundown: I do not think you can make bacon from a Griffon
Zayden: Better not let Bix hear that
Craigh: Oh, well, not if it transformed back. I was thinking as a pig.
Raelynn: Bixi is not serving that here.
Ulrik Ekenberg: I could make an attempt to make bacon. You can make bacon from a number of .... I mean, I'll take your word for it given I have no knowledge of how to make bacon.
Raelynn: So how is the tea, Craigh? Can you taste it?
N'laea: You hunt?
Sundown: It was three years ago so that is a no
Craigh: Yes and no. I can taste the tea, but not any spice.
Raelynn: Fascinating.... I wonder if we just need to up it a notch until you can taste it?
Sundown: Hands his cup to N'laea, that was very nice, thank you
Craigh: shrugs.
N'laea: does not take the cup
Sundown: Say hello to Shi when you see her again
N'laea: Certainly.
Sundown: Sets the cup down in front of her
Craigh: We can try it out, I guess.
Sundown: Sir Talwin I will go make my report to the Govenor
Sundown: Let me know when you want me to fill up the theater for Zayden
Sundown: Nods to the room and leaves
Raelynn: On his grand opening night! Which is soon I hope!
Zayden: Thanks Sunny!
Ulrik Ekenberg: continues shipping his milk that has a little bit of tea in it
