Chat Log List - 2023 07 14 - Intermediate Era - Formatted - Story
BOB Talwin heads south towards Redfern Lake and around to Jistille Estates
BOB and when you arrive in Otsuan
BOB Talwin and the group wandering down the road following along behind the wagons you were investigating
Ritic Pellerelli: Hello there Sir Talwin!
Ritic Pellerelli: Welcome Welcome!
Ritic Pellerelli: It has been so long since you have been here
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: Inwardly Cringes
Talwin: Yes
Talwin: It has been awhile
Talwin: Are you well?
Ritic Pellerelli: Will you be here for a couple of days?
Talwin: PTSD from houses
Ritic Pellerelli: I am great!
Ritic Pellerelli: We have two tours booked in the next week
Talwin: Blinks
Ritic Pellerelli: and it would be GREAT if you were here for them
Talwin: Sigh
Talwin: I have a feeling I know where this is going....
Talwin: Can you tell me what I'll be doing?
Talwin: Good Naturedly, slightly amused
Craigh: Signing autographs, maybe?
Ritic Pellerelli: Telling our clients about all your adventures with the Ghost Houses
Talwin: More then likely being shown the place I almost was dissolved into Mimc goo
Talwin: back to Craigh
Talwin: I would be happy to
Ritic Pellerelli: We have three people who have paid for the Exclusive Tour, and I was going to ask Howard to be here
Ritic Pellerelli: But you would be a star if you can make it
Talwin: Smiles wryly
Ritic Pellerelli: It is a great thing to have you here
Talwin: If it would be special for you, I'm happy to help. But I'm afraid I won't be able to be too long
Ritic Pellerelli: How do you like your steaks?
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: Well, I"m afraid I like to ruin my steaks by having just barely pink in the middle
Ritic Pellerelli: Oh
Talwin: Haven't had much meat lately
Ritic Pellerelli: well everyone has something to work on
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: Indeed I do
Ritic Pellerelli: We can fix that for you
Talwin: Tries not to cringe again
Ritic Pellerelli: If you can just have a bit of a tear in your cloak
Talwin: Eyes widen
Talwin: I'm sorry, this was a gift from Admiral Indigo
Talwin: Is there a spare you can let me wear?
Ritic Pellerelli: OH even better
Talwin: Shakes head. "I would dishoner Admiral Indigo by harming his gift. He would be dissapointed in me. Surely we shouldn't do such a thing"
Talwin: I don't mind buying a spare from town if that would help
Talwin: You could come up with a funny story for it, and then sell it to the tourists later for a tidy profit
Ritic Pellerelli: Sir Talwin here who is a close friend of Admrial Indigo, is going to tell us all about what it was like that night when Countess Branwyn the Mysterious encountered the Ghost Hosues for the first time and how she strengthened Sir Talwin to withstand the attacks
BOB Ritic Pellerelli, is the Inn Keeper at the inn across the road from the place where you encountered the ghost houses
Ritic Pellerelli: So Sir Talwin can I host you for three? four weeks?
Ritic Pellerelli: I have two tour groups right now lined up but I can do more
Talwin: Shakes head. "We have urgent business at the protectorate. I'd be delighted to stay for a day or so for the sake of our group, but we are ensuring some legal matters are taken care off on behalf of the Countess"
Talwin: "You know the stories, I dare not offend the Countess"
Ritic Pellerelli: I would be glad to have you here, every time you would host a tour you would get one forth of the fees they pay
BOB Bixi, Licornah, Rae, Zayden, and Youtarim are in Hourglass
BOB and escorting more wagons south or north
BOB but overall Talwin has you going up and down the road because of his paranoia about empty wagons
Talwin: You all know the stories of the Dragonslayers, I have met many fates close to death, but without the courage and strengh of our merry band, and especially the fearsome Countess, I could not be here with you today. There is a reason for her mystique, she keeps the Estate, and the Estate keeps her. We investigated this town, and the quiet was intense, and oddly horrific. We'd heard stories, but they gave no description of what had occurred in such a place. We approached carefully, suspecting something amiss, but there were nothing but houses. No people, no animals. Just an odd silence in the Mist. I approached a house, and on a whim and with some advice from collegues slammed my sword against a wall. Why? I still know not. Either way, I quickly became embroiled in a fight I still have not experience since. For the houses were not houses at all. They were mimics. They were of monstrous size, and baffle my imagination. I could not believe such a things existed. [Shudders for Dramtic Effect] I only managed a swing or two before it ate me whole. I simply dissapeared from one second to the next into a stomach full of foul liquid. But in a rare fit of folly, and with my concentration shattered by the feeling of being consumed by the giant mimic, I felt for a potion of poison at my belt, thinking it had been a different potion alltogether. [Grins Wryly] I'm certain you know what happened next. The mimic fell upon my friends, even more monstrous, and filled with poisonous intent. But even in my fit of folly and despair, there was the Countess. Wrath upon her face as she flung her fire at the beasts as Admiral indgo cut his way into the beast and extracted me [Fondly remembering (althrough credit where credit is due because frankly I don't remember the details. Sorry Guys)]. The beast SCREAMED in agony as it dissolved under the countesses barrage, the Mimics fell one by one to the Countess, and we finished them off, one by one. The screaming agony of the false houses fell silent...one...by...one in the fading mists, becoming roasted sludges upon the earth. To this day, there are whispers that there were other mimics, who upon seeing their larger brethern fall by the Countesses wrath, fled into the Mists, biding there time to return to the estate, when the Power of the Countess finally wanes. But, as you know, and we suspect, it continues to grow, and will soon purge this land of the Mimic threat and beyond. The protectorate and her estate continues to this day to teach the lesson of Talwin's Folly. Especially in Potions lessons [Smiling Wryly]. Many stories have been told about me, but this one is of my favorites, because it shows two things. First, is that I make mistakes. Second, that the Countess will overpower and crush her enemies....[Fades out of story]. Today, this town hustles and bustles, but secretly, they stand on ground that the Countess Razed for them to have a future here. I only ask that you remember that although no one perished that fateful day, we only hoped to secure a brighter future in this place...for you...and your future. If you could please return your attention to your Tour Guide, and be respectful of this place, you will have my gratitude. Thank you for taking the time to learn about and see this remarkable historical landmark...forever obscured...by the mists.
Craigh: "Merry Band"?
Talwin: Sighs
Zayden: Wow crazy story Tal
Craigh: whistles amusedly.
Talwin: Oh shut up Craigh
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: You try being dissovled in a poisonous mimic house and let me know your thoughts on the matter
Craigh: Pass!
Talwin: And to be fair, back then I was a bit more merry banded. I hadn't met my sword yet
Talwin: Ritic? Is that okay?
Lanek Olenak: applauds
Talwin: Chuckles
Talwin: Thank you Lanek
Ritic Pellerelli: WOW Sir Talwin
Ritic Pellerelli: you really sell yourself short there
Ritic Pellerelli: I mean the Countess is great and all,
Ritic Pellerelli: But you were the one that got swallowed
Talwin: Winces
Talwin: Yes, but it truthfully was my fault
Ritic Pellerelli: No one remembers the others people in the boat when that guy got swallowed
Talwin: Snorts
Talwin: True enough
Ritic Pellerelli: You went into the belly of the Beast and came out on the other side
Ritic Pellerelli: You are a hero!
Talwin: With help
Talwin: But yes
Lanek Olenak: snorts
Talwin: Not too being a hero
Lanek Olenak: he didnt come out the aft end
Talwin: But with help
Talwin: Laughs
Talwin: Lanek, you always make me laugh
Talwin: And thank gods not through that end
Ritic Pellerelli: Like being born again
Craigh: Hmm... Do mimics poop?
Talwin: I don't want to know Craigh
Talwin: Thank you for that sparklinkg image
Ritic Pellerelli: Oh and here is your proceeds Sir Talwin
Hands over 3 GP
Talwin: Shakes head
Talwin: Keep it
Talwin: It was my pleasure
Ritic Pellerelli: That is what we made from selling your holy symbols
Talwin: Coughs
Talwin: What?
Ritic Pellerelli: Well not exactly holy but people want a bit of the hero
Ritic Pellerelli: so we sell them a piece of your cloak
Talwin: Smiles
Ritic Pellerelli: The actual cloak you were swallowed in
Talwin: Ah
Talwin: I see
Talwin: Well, a hero is fine, but definitely not Holy. I hear rumors about things like that. Best not to get on the wrong side of the church eh?
Ritic Pellerelli: OH we can pay any bribes the church needs
Talwin: If you want other relics however, I'd be happy to donate old things from intense journeys. I'd humbly request you to give back to the community a percentage however
Talwin: I require no payment, but only have a few things. Some I wish to keep, but others....
Ritic Pellerelli: What ever you need Sir Talwin
Talwin: Nods back at Ritic. Really, keep the GP. You are doing good work here. Keep people's spirits raised
Talwin: Make them feel safe and that this is a home to be proud of
Ritic Pellerelli: We have been selling your cloak, the mud off of your boots that day, and of course samples of your hair
Talwin: Keeps a straight face, but sideyes Craigh
Talwin: Yes
Talwin: Well
Talwin: .....
Talwin: Not really sure what to say, other then to keep up the good work
Talwin: Smiles
Craigh: innocently gazes about the countryside.
Ritic Pellerelli: Thank you so much Sir Talwin
Talwin: Bows deeply
Talwin: Thank you
Ritic Pellerelli: I am certain that the people traveling with you feel you are just as amazing
Talwin: Ah
Craigh: Oh yes, and we tell him so at breakfast, every morning.
Talwin: Clearly you haven't met Bixi
Talwin: Grins widely
Talwin: They remind me that I'm nothing too special
Ritic Pellerelli: Sweet Bixi?
Talwin: And I'd be nothing without their compaioship
Ritic Pellerelli: Is she with you?
Talwin: Bellows a laugh despite himself
Talwin: Yes, Sweet Bixi
Talwin: Smiles broadly
Ritic Pellerelli: It is said her touch is the same as honey
Talwin: And just as sparkly as well
Talwin: Nods sagely
Ritic Pellerelli: Well if you ever get the chance it would be wonderful to have some of Bixi's hair too
Talwin: Sighs
Talwin: I will let her know that it would give hope to people's lives
Ritic Pellerelli: Jilly tells us as long as we pay our taxes we can attribute what we want to you
Talwin: Of course she does
Talwin: Blandly
Ritic Pellerelli: I promise we are keeping a strict accounting
Ritic Pellerelli: Jilly would skin us alive if we did not
Ritic Pellerelli: (softely) I can see why the Countess uses her
Talwin: Smiles wryly. Trust me Ritic. You would prefer Jilly, to the Countess
Ritic Pellerelli: Well thank you so much Sir Talwin
Ritic Pellerelli: I hope you get some rest and we will see you later on this week
Talwin: Smiles despite himself.
BOB and now we move to Raelynn and her surprise appearance at the Queen's court
BOB but also we have the events at the Inn of the Lost Eagle
BOB Involving Bixi, Licornah and who ever wants to be there
BOB letting you all gather your selves and then decide who wants to leave The Mist to go into the Innn
BOB Carissa missed Rae's time in the Queen's Court telling the fortunes of all the princes and princesses
BOB They were very impressed by her
BOB When the Royal Family was in Jistille for spring break
BOB Now the group is back in Hourglass and Bixi wants to check in on the Inn and on Gerry
BOB Who's dread of returning to The Mist is overcome by the desire to see the Sun again when in the courtyard
Gerry: Hello Bixi, it is nice to see you here again
Bixi Fizzlebang: Hello Gerry! I've missed you! How's business?
Gerry: Things are very good
Gerry: Would you like a drink?
Lanek Olenak: puts a coin on the bar
Gerry: I have this new things that came to me this morning, it is a rum and honey mix
Gerry: I can make it up for you
Bixi Fizzlebang: Two! Indigo's not here, I have to make up for it. And that sounds delicious
Lanek Olenak: ale fer me
Gerry: Very glad to make some for you
Gerry: I can make a full pitcher
Raelynn: not the bad honey right?
Pulls down a jar of sparkling honey and a jug from behind the counter
Bixi Fizzlebang: Wait, Gerry!
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's not the honey I think it is, is it?
Gerry: Opens the rum and pours into six mugs
Bixi Fizzlebang: You can't use that!
Gerry: What honey?
Bixi Fizzlebang: The sparkly honey
Gerry: It is pretty isn't it?
Zayden: what makes the honey sparkle?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Time travel dust, Zayden
Lanek Olenak: time magic
Zayden: nice
Lanek Olenak: we do not want to drink the time magic
Gerry: Opens up the jug with the honey
Craigh: How many people have so far?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Absolutely do not
Bixi Fizzlebang: No, Gerry, stop!
Zayden: what would happen if we did?
Lanek Olenak: and i don't want a prissy drink anyway
Raelynn: Uh, Gerry? Did you really forget?
Raelynn: Rum is prissy?
Lanek Olenak: honey is prissy. when in a drink
Lanek Olenak: on a scone, it's manly
Raelynn: Oh, of course, of course...
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not sure scones are ever manly...
Lanek Olenak: nods definitively
Gerry: Allyana told me about this one this morning, it seemed really nice so I thought I would make it for my friends
Raelynn: But you DO remember about the whole honey incident?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sure it is very nice, but you not with time travel honey
Gerry: What time travel honey?
Gerry: I have this here,
Holds up sparkling honey
Gerry: Which other would I use?
Gerry: It was up there on the tall shelf
Craigh: Yeah, this isn't concerning at all.
Raelynn: Um, Gerry? Did you hit your head recently...?
Raelynn: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 4]
Gerry: I don't think so
Raelynn: You're the one who mixed the sand into the honey. It was a very big deal. How do you not remember?
-> Raelynn: He is acting confused from what Rae remembers
Raelynn: You seem very confused today.
Gerry: I don't think so,
Gerry: it was like most days
Gerry: then we had that problem with the cask of ale
Gerry: then we did the midday meal
Gerry: and then it seems to be ok
Raelynn: Problem?
Craigh: May I see the honey jar for a moment, Gerry?
Gerry: Holds up the sparkling honey jar to Craigh
Craigh: gestures for him to slide it over the counter to him
Craigh: gestures for him to slide it over the counter to him
Gerry: There was the problem this morning with the girl in the ale but we fixed that
Licornah: :: not sure if she's going to drink or not... sand, time travel honey...oh my ::
Lanek Olenak: the what?
Bixi Fizzlebang: The girl IN the ale?
Slides the honey over to Craigh
Lanek Olenak: nevermind, i don't want ale
Craigh: takes the jar of honey and casts over it
Craigh: [CAST] Detect Magic
BOB DING DING DING very magic
Craigh: burbles sadly
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ummm
Gerry: Beneger thinks we will be fine
Raelynn: Who?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Who?
Gerry: Beneger, the cook?
Zayden: there an owl in the house?
Gerry: Don't y ou remember him?
Bixi Fizzlebang: The name sounds familiar but... I don't recall if I met him
Raelynn: Considering you don't remember the honey incident, I'm surprised you remember...
Craigh: keeps the jar held on the counter in front of him.
Gerry: So I can make that drink for you now if you give me back the honey
Craigh: shakes his head no.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't think that's a good idea
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'll take the ale... unless there was actually a girl in it. If that's the case, just water for now...
Raelynn: Where did the girl go?
Raelynn: And why did Beneger think it'll be okay?
Raelynn: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 15] [d20 = 1]
Bixi Fizzlebang: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 5] [d20 = 18]
Gerry: Beneger said not to worry about the girl in the ale
Bixi Fizzlebang: Was she... swimming? Drowning?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Did she disappear?
-> Raelynn: Obliviax, or memory moss, is an evil black moss with the ability to steal memories, even memorized spells.
Raelynn: OH! Wait. Gerry, have you been having problems with... mold or moss?
Lanek Olenak: why don't we just go and look at the ale?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sure we can look, but if she's not there now, what good does that do?
Raelynn: This almost sounds like that story Shi told me....
Gerry: She was forced into the ale to hide her from the enemies
Raelynn: Bixi, we need to check for moss.
Lanek Olenak: Gerry didn't say she was gone, just that it was fixed
Raelynn: Or evil spells. Or something. Clearly Gerry is... a bit delusional right now.
Raelynn: You found that yellow mold once. Where should we start?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well... I guess let's look around, see if anything is growing inside
Craigh: I'll just keep an eye on the honey here.
Bixi Fizzlebang: If it's a plant causing this problem, it's probably nearby... I would think outside plants wouldn't cause much trouble from way out there...
Raelynn: nods
Raelynn: Keep an eye on the honey AND Gerry. He needs.... a babysitter.
Raelynn: Tell us what to do, Plant Mistress!
Craigh: nods.
Craigh: Can do.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Gerry, do you mind if we take a look behind the bar?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Just look around, see if you notice anything growing. Anything at all
Licornah: [SKILL] Observation (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 14]
Gerry: Of course, come on back Bixi, I have that special jasmine plant thing you told me to keep aside for Raelynn's tea when she is here
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ok, but is the jasmine really jasmine?
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 5]
-> Licornah: There is a very large barrel of what looks like Ale back in the corner of the kitchen behind the bar
Licornah: Where the cook is?
-> Bixi Fizzlebang: Bixi smells somethign not normal, like back when she was on the lake, the air and water
-> Licornah: back behind the cook yes
Bixi Fizzlebang: Does anyone else smell... like... I don't know how to describe it. Like we're back on the ship?
Licornah: Bixi... maybe that Ale Barrel in the Kitchen?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Good thought, he did mention the ale. Lanek, care to come with us? If anyone notices something suspicious with ale, it would be you
Licornah: :: muffles a laugh ::
Craigh: Gerry, while they're looking around, tell me what's been going on around here lately. Anything interesting or unusual?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yout, you want to check it out too?
Bixi Fizzlebang: And maybe also Zayden? Whoever has lots of experience with ale
Youtargim: What are you interested in Bixi? Ale is not really my thing, I like rum or other more tropical drinks if wine is not on the table
Bixi Fizzlebang: Not sure... just... anything unusual
Gerry: Not really much new Craigh, I think you are the newest thing here
Lanek Olenak: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 13]
Gerry: Allynna was interesting to talk to
Zayden: I'm not sure how much experience with Ale I'd say I have, but I'll certainly try some
-> Lanek Olenak: Lanek smells somethign that reminds him of swamp weeds
Raelynn: Well if it's magic, maybe we could detect magic from it?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Heads to the kitchen to check out the barrel (with whoever decides to follow along)
Craigh: Sorry, I missed part of the talk earlier. Who was Allynna?
Zayden: follow
Zayden follows
Craigh: definitely noticed being called a 'thing'
Lanek Olenak: smells like them weeds. swamp weeds
Gerry: Allynna was the one who came in dripping wet, she was caught out in the rain and needed a place to stay
Gerry: We sorted that out
Raelynn: Swamp weeds...? In ale? Is this his usual shipment?
Bixi Fizzlebang: opens the ale
Craigh: What was so interesting about her?
BOB Bixi makes a Botany roll
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 3]
BOB and a surprise roll (a d12)
Bixi Fizzlebang: [d12 = 9]
BOB One more Botany roll please
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 13]
Bixi Fizzlebang: slowly backs away
Bixi Fizzlebang: Let's head back to the dining area for a bit
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't want to talk about it in front of it. Just in case
Licornah: :: eyes Bixi :: Ummm... okay then :: looks at the barrel warily ::
Raelynn: If you say so...
Lanek Olenak: shrugs
Bixi Fizzlebang: back in the other room
Lanek Olenak: shuffles out
Bixi Fizzlebang: (whispering) There's a kelpie in the ale
Licornah: :: blinks :: How did that get in there???
Youtargim: A what?
Youtargim: Yes to Lanek! that sounds like a song indeed
Raelynn: Huh?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Kelpie. Like... kind of like a siren? But made out of seaweed?
Raelynn: Is that a type of plant?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... kind of? It will take the form of a human sometimes and... uh... drown people
Bixi Fizzlebang: And it can kind of make your brain funny... I'm guessing that's what happened to Gerry.
Raelynn: Does it take memories? Is that why Gerry is confused?
Licornah: Is it lost?
Lanek Olenak: huh
Bixi Fizzlebang: More of a charm?
Raelynn: Um, so what do we do about it?
Licornah: They are charmers... I've seen these back home.
Raelynn: We can possible countercharm Gerry but... the kelpie is still there.
Bixi Fizzlebang: That I don't know. We definitely can't leave it here though
Licornah: I'm puzzled how it got here... far from home...did it fall off one of those wagons?
Craigh: I don't suppose that's Allynna?
Raelynn: Who?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Could be
Craigh: The girl who came in soaking wet
Raelynn: Well if it's human sometimes.... can't we talk to her?
Lanek Olenak: he was talking about a girl Alynna. but also about a girl in the ale
Lanek Olenak: it sounded like separate people but they might be the same
Bixi Fizzlebang: I think they usually uh... drown the victims, but maybe she's keeping Gerry around so she has a safe place to hide. But it's a huge risk to any patron... or any worker... I wonder where the cook is...
Licornah: Kelpies like men...
Bixi Fizzlebang: We can definitly TRY to talk to her but...
Bixi Fizzlebang: There are risks, of course. And kelpies are not usually reasonable, from what I understand. Never encountered one before, personally
Lanek Olenak: kelpies like men for friends or kelpies like men for breakfast?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Not sure, but I would guess both
Raelynn: Both?
Raelynn: But it's almost lunchtime so you might be okay!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah like... they could equally be friends or breakfast
Bixi Fizzlebang: Like your chickens, Rae!
Raelynn: My chickens?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I think it can take other forms too, not just human. Shapeshifter kind of thing, so it's hard to know what we would be dealing with if it turned hostile
Raelynn: Well we know ahead of time so if we're prepared, we're good. And if we all come back confused, Craigh will jump in and save the day!
Bixi Fizzlebang: And the whole charm-type effect...
Craigh: Do you want me to try charming it?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Like, remember when I had to deafen Lanek so he didn't jump into the sea and drown himself? It's like that again
Licornah: :: Nod :: I agree...it can take a few forms if I remember correctly
Craigh: It may not be vulnerable to the spell though.
Licornah: I could try...
Raelynn: It's hard to charm a charmer. I think some of us will be okay. And maybe she just wants a home?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, I really don't know. Nothing is off the table as far as my knowledge goes. Might be worth a try
Bixi Fizzlebang: If we're going to try talking to it first, I definitely think it should be a woman
Raelynn: Well then, let's go!
Licornah: :: nods :: Agreed...
Raelynn: You some come, too, Bixi. I mean, stay a bit back, but you know most about kelpies.
Bixi Fizzlebang: At this point, you know everything I know
Bixi Fizzlebang: Rae or Licornah, do you want to try talking to her first?
Licornah: :: looks at Rae :: let's try and say hello? It might be scared and hungry?
Raelynn: Hello! We know you're in there! Are you Alyanna by chance?
Amlaruil Aire: Hello?
Raelynn: Hi! What are you doing in the ale barrel?
Raelynn: I'm Raelynn, by the way.
Amlaruil Aire: I am hiding from the monsters
Licornah: I'm Licornah ...
Raelynn: Which monsters?
Licornah: No monsters out here... well Talwin before his tea maybe?
Amlaruil Aire: The monsters who shoved me in here and then stole my home
Raelynn: What?! Who took your home?
Raelynn: You're at an inn so I have a feeling you're far from it.
Amlaruil Aire: That makes me sad
Licornah: Where is home?
Raelynn: We can maybe help you.
Amlaruil Aire: I lived in a wide lake, it was warm and soft, full of grass and soft areas, where I could sit and watch the clouds roll by
Raelynn: Redfern Lake?
Amlaruil Aire: Then someone grabbed me and forced me into a net
Raelynn: gasp
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's terrible
Raelynn: But why would they do that?
Licornah: :: frowns :: a net... awful
Amlaruil Aire: I fought back
Amlaruil Aire: I think they were mad at me because their men liked me more than them
Bixi Fizzlebang: Well of course you fought back, good for you
Amlaruil Aire: They were skinny, waif like things that could not survive on their own
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ok, I may have misinterpreted fight back
Amlaruil Aire: Men like strong warm arms wrapped around them, as they feel the deep wet depths
Amlaruil Aire: But I got tangled up and ended up in this tight dark space
Licornah: Waif-like, did they have pointy ears? Was their skin golden?
Amlaruil Aire: No? they were very weak, they could not breathe well, they were sad
Raelynn: How long ago do you think that was?
Amlaruil Aire: I think that was a few days?
Raelynn: Hmmm....
Licornah: Why were they sad?
Raelynn: Well you can't live here. An ale barrel is a horrible home. And we do need Gerry to, er, get his wits back about him. I'm guessing he's a bit muddled from your visit?
Amlaruil Aire: The ones who could not breathe did not last
Amlaruil Aire: Gerry? Is he the one that is strong and tempting?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yep, that's him
Raelynn: Ooooh, you have a crush on him??
Bixi Fizzlebang: What!? No! He's tempting with the drinks. Rum and honey!? Come on! That's incredibly tempting!
Licornah: Gerry is kind...
Raelynn: Ok. Are we trying to make this match work OR trying to find you a new home? I need clarify.
Licornah: It's far too cold here for a Kelpie
Raelynn: Is it?
Raelynn: If she lived nearby then she's been okay.
Bixi Fizzlebang: How far is Redfern Lake, again?
Raelynn: Well if she came from Redfern. If this was a few days ago, you probably got her by wagon.
BOB Redfern Lake is about a day away
Raelynn: I suppose, what do YOU want, Amlaruil?
Amlaruil Aire: I want to be free, able to move and enjoy, to bring a man down deep with me
Raelynn: Hmm, well human men aren't good for that. They can't hold their breath for long. Maybe a merman?
Raelynn: And Gerry is sweet, but he's not a good match for you.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't know Rae, Yout seems to be pretty down deep with you
Raelynn: laughs
Raelynn: Well we could try to get you a ride somewhere. I can't condone drowning people, but I do think you should have a chance at life, er, not in an ale barrel.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Do we still have use of the teleportation thing, or was that a Lisa thing? If she does want somewhere warm, we could teleport her to Yout's home area?
BOB Redfern lake is a couple of hundred square miles
BOB it is a decent sized lake
BOB The choice is shipping a barrel of ale with a kelpie in it to Redfern lake? or to Loosend? or
Zayden: I'm with Bix
BOB I hear three primary ideas, send her to Redfern Lake, send her to Loosend and the river, or find a place for her in Quellcon
Craigh: reaches into a pouch and pulls out a small glass vial, filled with a sparkling clear liquid, and places it on the counter next to the jar of honey.
BOB SO moving her to Redfern Lake seems to be the primary idea
Lanek Olenak: whatcha got there, Craigh?
Craigh: Well, if anyone wants to have the experience of a lifetime... this is a potion of water breathing.
Craigh: It only lasts an hour or so, I think.
Lanek Olenak: eyebrows go up
Lanek Olenak: oh
Lanek Olenak: not as great
Craigh: twirls the vial on the counter.
Raelynn: Amlaruil, if we found you a new home, would you stop trying to kill men for fun? I'm not sure YOU are but I hear your kind sometimes do.
Craigh: Nope. Once in a lifetime experience.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Persuasion [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 13]
Amlaruil Aire: It would be nice to have someone like Lanek to spend time with
Lanek Olenak: look of panic
Lanek Olenak: and then he gets his face composed agaon
Craigh: Lifetime can have different meanings here.
Raelynn: If you find yourself a nice man, or woman!, you can spend time with them on land. Just remember some people can't swim, and some need a potion to breath underwater with you.
Raelynn: I'm happy to try to find you someone. I do live nearby!
Raelynn: You aren't my usual matchmaking customer, but I like a challenge.
Amlaruil Aire: It will be interesting to see how long Lanek can last
Raelynn: Underwater? Not sure. In bed? Er, I rather not think about that.
BOB and as the wagon heads south
Bixi Fizzlebang: He is kind of old...
Zayden: I'm sayin...
Bixi Fizzlebang: Have you met Zayden?
BOB A large tun of ale with Lanek riding beside it
BOB a bemused look on his face
BOB and a small pouch of water breathing potions at his side
BOB Leaving us with Zayden, Bixi, Rae and Youtargim creating a summer schedule for the new theater of Hourglass
