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Mini Game Logs / Re: Home at Last 05
Last post by Corwin - May 09, 2024, 11:07:49 AM18:06 <•Anastasia> ---
18:08 <•Anastasia> Summer continues. The heat of the season reaches towards its apex as Skaya works away as a receptionist. It's busy and hectic this morning, everyone coming and going as tasks are taken and cashe din. Devar's there for the same thing as...OOC: Go ahead and set yourselves up, I'll roll from there.
18:10 — Skaya has learned much from her wizard friend! With her magical options expanding, she's spending one of her treasured spells to keep cool and comfortable throughout the summer days. It even adds to her image, she finds!
18:12 <Devar> For his part Devar's just continued to take collection requests and is there looking through the various ones posted - summer's always got certain things blooming or some animal that's come into the habitat.
18:18 <•Anastasia> Right now a brand new, 18 year old worker comes up to Skaya. He smiles as he says, "Hi there. Skaya, right?" Pretty for a guy, good jawline and strong bodied. "I have one." At the same time as he leans in just a little closer than decorum suggests? Devar sees the various requests. Lots of monster elimination requests, it's that time of year. Also some caravan guarding as well as retrieving lost
18:18 <•Anastasia> goods. Along with all the minor jobs for protection, elimination and - "Hey Skaya! Devar!" Milla Knightson's voice carries over the noise, getting people to shut up. She stands in the doorway, hands on her hips as she calls, "You two, over here!"
18:21 <Devar> Hm, caravan guarding is usually lucrative - at least in general, he certainly considers-- huh? He looks over from the board.
18:22 <•Anastasia> Milla Knightson is tall for a woman, a striking brunette with short hair and wearing traveler's clothes, if ones of obviously high quality and make. Eyes turn to her, not a one of which seems to faze her for a moment.
18:24 <Skaya> "My apologies, but I need to see what this is about," Skaya tells the pushy man with a matching smile even as she keeps her distance and heads towards Milla.
18:25 <•Anastasia> With an escape made, Skaya comes on over. Milla nods to her and calls, "Come on, Devar, you two are being recruited."
18:25 <Devar> "May I ask for what?" He says, though he accompanies Skaya in approaching.
18:25 <Skaya> "It's an honor," Skaya says for her part, waiting to hear more.
18:26 <•Anastasia> Milla leads you outside and away a bit first, for a modicum of privacy. "Both of you proved yourselves in the last incident," Milla explains, "I want to see first hand how good you've gotten, and I could use a few extra hands on some exterminations, someone to watch my back."
18:29 <Skaya> "I've improved my fighting skills a bit," Skaya muses. "Mostly because I had a chance to work properly with others."
18:32 <Devar> "I appreciate the consideration." Devar says. "It sounds like a good opportunity to keep things peaceful for people."
18:33 <•Anastasia> "It'll pay good, too. 1,000 split three ways, plus any treasure we get," Milla continues, "Can either of you heal?"
18:34 <Skaya> "Not yet, I'm still in training. But Devar can manage it!"
18:38 <•Anastasia> "Good, potions are expensive," Milla says, "And I've not got the talent for it."
18:39 <Devar> "I've developed a decent amount of it." He says. "It's still a little limited, but I should be able to cover it." He says. "Honestly, I've considered trying to learn how to make potions due to how expensive they are, I just haven't had the time to commit to it."
18:40 <Skaya> "Can you provide more details about the job?" Skaya asks Milla. "Do you already have a list of targets? Or is this more of a being on retainer thing?"
18:44 <•Anastasia> "Yes, three targets not that far from town. With good horses we can hit all three in a day. The first is an ankheg nest, any past the first two is extra payment, 50 gold per for the third and fourth, 100 for the fifth and beyond. The second is a location of a possible dire wolf lair, if it's there eliminate it or confirm it's there otherwise, and if not report it as a false alarm. The last is
18:44 <•Anastasia> a request to eliminate a rust monster that's lairing in a farmer's field. Save your spells and arrows for that one, or use your fists. If we run into any beyond the first, it's 500 gold for each additional one eliminated, due to the risk they pose to equipment."
18:46 <Devar> "It's a good thing I can at least throw a decent punch then." Devar says. "If it comes to it I can prepare some spell options for that one, too."
18:47 <•Anastasia> "Our group's well suited to that task," Milla goes on, "It's one reason I chose the two of you for it. Most won't approach a rust monster unless you grossly overpay because of the risk. It's not worth it to them."
18:49 <Skaya> "Yes, a rust monster is definitely doable," Skaya agrees.
18:52 <•Anastasia> "So dire wolves, rust monsters and ankhegs. We have to conserve our strength and accomplish all three of these." Arms crossed beneath her bosom as she regards the two of you, "In what order would you two suggest we accomplish these in and why?"
18:53 <Skaya> "Rust monster. Let's deal with the nastiest one first."
18:54 <Devar> "I'd agree with that." Devar says. "If it takes the most resources to deal with, then we have plenty of time to recover afterwards."
19:00 <•Anastasia> "Alright," Milla agrees, a serious look, "Second?"
19:00 <Skaya> "Let's go for the wolf next. Searching is a nice break from combat, and it might not even be there."
19:03 <•Anastasia> "Rust monster, wolf, ankheg," Milla confirms, "We'll try it that way. Let's see what the two of you have."
19:03 <Skaya> "Lead the way~"
19:04 <Devar> "I look forward to it." He says with a smile.
19:08 <•Anastasia> roll 1d100
19:08 <•Anastasia> OOC: Oen sec.
19:08 → Kobot joined (~dunefar@lunarnet-82C188CE.hr.hr.cox.net)
19:09 <•Anastasia> roll 1d100
19:09 <Kobot> Anastasia rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=63 ]{63}
19:10 <•Anastasia> You head out to the edge of town, where horses await. As you do...OOC: Both of you give me Perception with a +1 bonus.
19:10 <Skaya> OOC: I'll take 10 for 20
19:10 <Devar> roll 1d20+9
19:10 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+9 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{12}
19:16 <•Anastasia> As you head out to the town outskirts, it's not hard for Skaya and Devar to notice someone trying to follow them. Someone on the shorter side and wearing a hooded cloak. It rather stands out considering it's the height of the hot, sunny summer weather. They must be sweating a storm under that.
19:17 <Skaya> "Let's say hi to our stalker?"
19:20 <•Anastasia> "I was going to let the head knock them out first," Milla says casually, in a low voice for the three of you. "But if youw ant to confront, go ahead."
19:20 <•Anastasia> *heat
19:21 <Devar> "By all means." Devar agrees to Skaya.
19:21 — Skaya turns towards the stalker and beckons them over!
19:24 <•Anastasia> The stalker freezes before approaching, slowly. After a few moments, "We aren't going to hurt you unless you're hostile. Calm down and act like an adult."
19:24 <Skaya> "Are you an adult?" Skaya asks curiously.
19:31 <Devar> Devar tries to hide a chuckle at that comment with a cough into his fist.
19:33 <•Anastasia> The hood's pushed back. It's a young man, face sweaty. Youthful. His brown hair is plastered to his forehead. "I'm on my own," he banters back, "You're Skaya, right? And that's Devar?"
19:34 <Skaya> "Pleasure to meet you! So, who are you and why are you stalking us?"
19:35 <Devar> "We're a popular pair it seems."
19:38 <•Anastasia> "I heard about you from John, who heard about you from Matron Anne." He says, "Says you're big shots who can get it done. So take me with you and teach me!"
19:39 <Skaya> "How much are you paying for training?"
19:45 <•Anastasia> "..." A long moment before, "...I don't have any money." A more sullen voice.
19:46 <Skaya> "Do you have marketable skills that would allow you to pay in trade?"
19:49 <•Anastasia> A look down, a long shake of his head instead.
19:50 <Skaya> "Wow, a real challenge, here! So what trade exactly do you want to learn?"
19:53 <•Anastasia> "I can fight," he says, chin up now. "Just show me some monsters and how and I'll fight them down."
19:53 <•Anastasia> Milla exhales a breath, but leaves it to SKaya and Devar, at least for now.
19:55 <Skaya> "You're statistically likely to die without seeing a single coin, though," Skaya muses, looking at him critically. "Anne will be sad, you know."
19:56 <Devar> "She'll probably scold him when he shows back up again." Devar muses.
19:58 <•Anastasia> "Go back to Anne, kid," Milla advises, "Green talent that does things like this ends up dead." Her words are blunt, "As you are now, you'd be a liability out there."
19:59 <Devar> "I don't mind taking you on a few requests when we get back to find out what you excel at." Devar offers. "I'm sure Skaya and I can find you something."
20:00 <Skaya> "Here, take a look," Skaya says, taking pity on him and demonstrating a proper punch a few times slowly. "Repeat that five thousand times a day, do it properly, and come back when it becomes second nature."
20:07 <•Anastasia> Devar's offer gets the kid to at least perk up some, "You would?" he asks, hopeful to Devar. He also takes in what Skaya does, watching intently.
20:08 <Devar> "Yes, but you have to actually ask Anne's permission." He says.
20:09 <Skaya> Ah, she really isn't suitable for babysitting. Anne would've handled it so much better.
20:12 <•Anastasia> A slight slump at that, but, "I'll ask Anne," he says, sounding sullen. "But she's so-"
20:13 <Skaya> "If you badmouth my friend I will smack you," Skaya interrupts him with a bright smile.
20:15 <•Anastasia> "T-thanks. I'll see you later, Devar," The kid knows when to fold them, taking tha tand hurrying away.
20:16 <Devar> "Well, that was interesting."
20:17 <Skaya> "It's so weird. If the kids want to learn how to fight, wouldn't it make sense to ask Anne for some tips?"
20:22 <•Anastasia> "I don't think he likes Anne," Milla observes, then with a bit of a cocky smile, "Make some waves, get attention. You get used to it. That's nice of you Devar, but you'll soon find the time you have is insufficient for the hopeful."
20:22 <Skaya> "People should learn there are no free meals, or they'll be taken advantage of before long."
20:31 <•Anastasia> "Speaking of nothing free, let's get going," Milla says, wiping her brow, "It's only going to get hotter today."
20:32 — Skaya follows, not feeling the heat!
20:34 <•Anastasia> OOC: For my reference, do you have actual heat protection, Skaya?
20:35 <Skaya> OOC: I actually do have fire resistance 5, and I also used endure elements earlier that day
20:36 <•Anastasia> OOC: I'll bear that in mind for any heat relatedissues, should generally get you off the hook. More.
20:36 <•Anastasia> roll 1d100
20:36 <Kobot> Anastasia rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=25 ]{25}
20:43 <•Anastasia> You have good, fast horses. You begin to head northeast, right out of town. The sun's hot and rising, but soon enough you reach a little farm outside of town. It's fields surrounded by a farmhouse and barn, fieldhands all at work safe for one field, which is left empty. The farmer is a man, sweaty and maybe thirty. He walks forward, fair haired and wearing a farmer's old,s tained clothes. "Are
20:43 <•Anastasia> you from the Heroic Guild?"
20:44 <Skaya> "That's true! I'm Skaya, pleased to meet you!" she introduces herself.
20:44 <Devar> "Devar, likewise." He adds a nod and a smile.
20:47 <•Anastasia> "Milla," An introduction as well, "You're Garman, yes?"
20:48 <•Anastasia> "Yeah," The man says, then spits to the side, "You see that empty field there," He points at it, "It comes up there when anything metal's around. Sometimes right under it, sometimes nearby."
20:49 <Skaya> "How long does it usually take? And how large of a metal object does it need to be?"
20:54 <•Anastasia> "A hoe or shovel's big enough, and a few minutes," Is the answer, "It's pretty quick, no good farming when it comes up that fast."
20:55 <Skaya> "Got a shovel to loan out?"
20:58 <•Anastasia> A shovel is duly produced.
20:59 <Skaya> Taking the shovel, Skaya heads out into the empty field! Once the bait had been left, she'll back away a few feet and wait!
21:03 <•Anastasia> As Skaya does, Milla murmurs, "Now when it appears, attack on my mark," she says, "Follow my words andl et me guide you. We'll be much more effective that way."
21:04 <Skaya> "Works for me," she easily agrees.
21:05 <Devar> Devar nods. "By all means." He says.
21:09 <•Anastasia> A nod at that as...OOC: We'll start combat next time, since I don't want to start a combat then leave it on pause for two weeks.
18:08 <•Anastasia> Summer continues. The heat of the season reaches towards its apex as Skaya works away as a receptionist. It's busy and hectic this morning, everyone coming and going as tasks are taken and cashe din. Devar's there for the same thing as...OOC: Go ahead and set yourselves up, I'll roll from there.
18:10 — Skaya has learned much from her wizard friend! With her magical options expanding, she's spending one of her treasured spells to keep cool and comfortable throughout the summer days. It even adds to her image, she finds!
18:12 <Devar> For his part Devar's just continued to take collection requests and is there looking through the various ones posted - summer's always got certain things blooming or some animal that's come into the habitat.
18:18 <•Anastasia> Right now a brand new, 18 year old worker comes up to Skaya. He smiles as he says, "Hi there. Skaya, right?" Pretty for a guy, good jawline and strong bodied. "I have one." At the same time as he leans in just a little closer than decorum suggests? Devar sees the various requests. Lots of monster elimination requests, it's that time of year. Also some caravan guarding as well as retrieving lost
18:18 <•Anastasia> goods. Along with all the minor jobs for protection, elimination and - "Hey Skaya! Devar!" Milla Knightson's voice carries over the noise, getting people to shut up. She stands in the doorway, hands on her hips as she calls, "You two, over here!"
18:21 <Devar> Hm, caravan guarding is usually lucrative - at least in general, he certainly considers-- huh? He looks over from the board.
18:22 <•Anastasia> Milla Knightson is tall for a woman, a striking brunette with short hair and wearing traveler's clothes, if ones of obviously high quality and make. Eyes turn to her, not a one of which seems to faze her for a moment.
18:24 <Skaya> "My apologies, but I need to see what this is about," Skaya tells the pushy man with a matching smile even as she keeps her distance and heads towards Milla.
18:25 <•Anastasia> With an escape made, Skaya comes on over. Milla nods to her and calls, "Come on, Devar, you two are being recruited."
18:25 <Devar> "May I ask for what?" He says, though he accompanies Skaya in approaching.
18:25 <Skaya> "It's an honor," Skaya says for her part, waiting to hear more.
18:26 <•Anastasia> Milla leads you outside and away a bit first, for a modicum of privacy. "Both of you proved yourselves in the last incident," Milla explains, "I want to see first hand how good you've gotten, and I could use a few extra hands on some exterminations, someone to watch my back."
18:29 <Skaya> "I've improved my fighting skills a bit," Skaya muses. "Mostly because I had a chance to work properly with others."
18:32 <Devar> "I appreciate the consideration." Devar says. "It sounds like a good opportunity to keep things peaceful for people."
18:33 <•Anastasia> "It'll pay good, too. 1,000 split three ways, plus any treasure we get," Milla continues, "Can either of you heal?"
18:34 <Skaya> "Not yet, I'm still in training. But Devar can manage it!"
18:38 <•Anastasia> "Good, potions are expensive," Milla says, "And I've not got the talent for it."
18:39 <Devar> "I've developed a decent amount of it." He says. "It's still a little limited, but I should be able to cover it." He says. "Honestly, I've considered trying to learn how to make potions due to how expensive they are, I just haven't had the time to commit to it."
18:40 <Skaya> "Can you provide more details about the job?" Skaya asks Milla. "Do you already have a list of targets? Or is this more of a being on retainer thing?"
18:44 <•Anastasia> "Yes, three targets not that far from town. With good horses we can hit all three in a day. The first is an ankheg nest, any past the first two is extra payment, 50 gold per for the third and fourth, 100 for the fifth and beyond. The second is a location of a possible dire wolf lair, if it's there eliminate it or confirm it's there otherwise, and if not report it as a false alarm. The last is
18:44 <•Anastasia> a request to eliminate a rust monster that's lairing in a farmer's field. Save your spells and arrows for that one, or use your fists. If we run into any beyond the first, it's 500 gold for each additional one eliminated, due to the risk they pose to equipment."
18:46 <Devar> "It's a good thing I can at least throw a decent punch then." Devar says. "If it comes to it I can prepare some spell options for that one, too."
18:47 <•Anastasia> "Our group's well suited to that task," Milla goes on, "It's one reason I chose the two of you for it. Most won't approach a rust monster unless you grossly overpay because of the risk. It's not worth it to them."
18:49 <Skaya> "Yes, a rust monster is definitely doable," Skaya agrees.
18:52 <•Anastasia> "So dire wolves, rust monsters and ankhegs. We have to conserve our strength and accomplish all three of these." Arms crossed beneath her bosom as she regards the two of you, "In what order would you two suggest we accomplish these in and why?"
18:53 <Skaya> "Rust monster. Let's deal with the nastiest one first."
18:54 <Devar> "I'd agree with that." Devar says. "If it takes the most resources to deal with, then we have plenty of time to recover afterwards."
19:00 <•Anastasia> "Alright," Milla agrees, a serious look, "Second?"
19:00 <Skaya> "Let's go for the wolf next. Searching is a nice break from combat, and it might not even be there."
19:03 <•Anastasia> "Rust monster, wolf, ankheg," Milla confirms, "We'll try it that way. Let's see what the two of you have."
19:03 <Skaya> "Lead the way~"
19:04 <Devar> "I look forward to it." He says with a smile.
19:08 <•Anastasia> roll 1d100
19:08 <•Anastasia> OOC: Oen sec.
19:08 → Kobot joined (~dunefar@lunarnet-82C188CE.hr.hr.cox.net)
19:09 <•Anastasia> roll 1d100
19:09 <Kobot> Anastasia rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=63 ]{63}
19:10 <•Anastasia> You head out to the edge of town, where horses await. As you do...OOC: Both of you give me Perception with a +1 bonus.
19:10 <Skaya> OOC: I'll take 10 for 20
19:10 <Devar> roll 1d20+9
19:10 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+9 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{12}
19:16 <•Anastasia> As you head out to the town outskirts, it's not hard for Skaya and Devar to notice someone trying to follow them. Someone on the shorter side and wearing a hooded cloak. It rather stands out considering it's the height of the hot, sunny summer weather. They must be sweating a storm under that.
19:17 <Skaya> "Let's say hi to our stalker?"
19:20 <•Anastasia> "I was going to let the head knock them out first," Milla says casually, in a low voice for the three of you. "But if youw ant to confront, go ahead."
19:20 <•Anastasia> *heat
19:21 <Devar> "By all means." Devar agrees to Skaya.
19:21 — Skaya turns towards the stalker and beckons them over!
19:24 <•Anastasia> The stalker freezes before approaching, slowly. After a few moments, "We aren't going to hurt you unless you're hostile. Calm down and act like an adult."
19:24 <Skaya> "Are you an adult?" Skaya asks curiously.
19:31 <Devar> Devar tries to hide a chuckle at that comment with a cough into his fist.
19:33 <•Anastasia> The hood's pushed back. It's a young man, face sweaty. Youthful. His brown hair is plastered to his forehead. "I'm on my own," he banters back, "You're Skaya, right? And that's Devar?"
19:34 <Skaya> "Pleasure to meet you! So, who are you and why are you stalking us?"
19:35 <Devar> "We're a popular pair it seems."
19:38 <•Anastasia> "I heard about you from John, who heard about you from Matron Anne." He says, "Says you're big shots who can get it done. So take me with you and teach me!"
19:39 <Skaya> "How much are you paying for training?"
19:45 <•Anastasia> "..." A long moment before, "...I don't have any money." A more sullen voice.
19:46 <Skaya> "Do you have marketable skills that would allow you to pay in trade?"
19:49 <•Anastasia> A look down, a long shake of his head instead.
19:50 <Skaya> "Wow, a real challenge, here! So what trade exactly do you want to learn?"
19:53 <•Anastasia> "I can fight," he says, chin up now. "Just show me some monsters and how and I'll fight them down."
19:53 <•Anastasia> Milla exhales a breath, but leaves it to SKaya and Devar, at least for now.
19:55 <Skaya> "You're statistically likely to die without seeing a single coin, though," Skaya muses, looking at him critically. "Anne will be sad, you know."
19:56 <Devar> "She'll probably scold him when he shows back up again." Devar muses.
19:58 <•Anastasia> "Go back to Anne, kid," Milla advises, "Green talent that does things like this ends up dead." Her words are blunt, "As you are now, you'd be a liability out there."
19:59 <Devar> "I don't mind taking you on a few requests when we get back to find out what you excel at." Devar offers. "I'm sure Skaya and I can find you something."
20:00 <Skaya> "Here, take a look," Skaya says, taking pity on him and demonstrating a proper punch a few times slowly. "Repeat that five thousand times a day, do it properly, and come back when it becomes second nature."
20:07 <•Anastasia> Devar's offer gets the kid to at least perk up some, "You would?" he asks, hopeful to Devar. He also takes in what Skaya does, watching intently.
20:08 <Devar> "Yes, but you have to actually ask Anne's permission." He says.
20:09 <Skaya> Ah, she really isn't suitable for babysitting. Anne would've handled it so much better.
20:12 <•Anastasia> A slight slump at that, but, "I'll ask Anne," he says, sounding sullen. "But she's so-"
20:13 <Skaya> "If you badmouth my friend I will smack you," Skaya interrupts him with a bright smile.
20:15 <•Anastasia> "T-thanks. I'll see you later, Devar," The kid knows when to fold them, taking tha tand hurrying away.
20:16 <Devar> "Well, that was interesting."
20:17 <Skaya> "It's so weird. If the kids want to learn how to fight, wouldn't it make sense to ask Anne for some tips?"
20:22 <•Anastasia> "I don't think he likes Anne," Milla observes, then with a bit of a cocky smile, "Make some waves, get attention. You get used to it. That's nice of you Devar, but you'll soon find the time you have is insufficient for the hopeful."
20:22 <Skaya> "People should learn there are no free meals, or they'll be taken advantage of before long."
20:31 <•Anastasia> "Speaking of nothing free, let's get going," Milla says, wiping her brow, "It's only going to get hotter today."
20:32 — Skaya follows, not feeling the heat!
20:34 <•Anastasia> OOC: For my reference, do you have actual heat protection, Skaya?
20:35 <Skaya> OOC: I actually do have fire resistance 5, and I also used endure elements earlier that day
20:36 <•Anastasia> OOC: I'll bear that in mind for any heat relatedissues, should generally get you off the hook. More.
20:36 <•Anastasia> roll 1d100
20:36 <Kobot> Anastasia rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=25 ]{25}
20:43 <•Anastasia> You have good, fast horses. You begin to head northeast, right out of town. The sun's hot and rising, but soon enough you reach a little farm outside of town. It's fields surrounded by a farmhouse and barn, fieldhands all at work safe for one field, which is left empty. The farmer is a man, sweaty and maybe thirty. He walks forward, fair haired and wearing a farmer's old,s tained clothes. "Are
20:43 <•Anastasia> you from the Heroic Guild?"
20:44 <Skaya> "That's true! I'm Skaya, pleased to meet you!" she introduces herself.
20:44 <Devar> "Devar, likewise." He adds a nod and a smile.
20:47 <•Anastasia> "Milla," An introduction as well, "You're Garman, yes?"
20:48 <•Anastasia> "Yeah," The man says, then spits to the side, "You see that empty field there," He points at it, "It comes up there when anything metal's around. Sometimes right under it, sometimes nearby."
20:49 <Skaya> "How long does it usually take? And how large of a metal object does it need to be?"
20:54 <•Anastasia> "A hoe or shovel's big enough, and a few minutes," Is the answer, "It's pretty quick, no good farming when it comes up that fast."
20:55 <Skaya> "Got a shovel to loan out?"
20:58 <•Anastasia> A shovel is duly produced.
20:59 <Skaya> Taking the shovel, Skaya heads out into the empty field! Once the bait had been left, she'll back away a few feet and wait!
21:03 <•Anastasia> As Skaya does, Milla murmurs, "Now when it appears, attack on my mark," she says, "Follow my words andl et me guide you. We'll be much more effective that way."
21:04 <Skaya> "Works for me," she easily agrees.
21:05 <Devar> Devar nods. "By all means." He says.
21:09 <•Anastasia> A nod at that as...OOC: We'll start combat next time, since I don't want to start a combat then leave it on pause for two weeks.
#22
Mini Game Logs / Re: Home at Last 05
Last post by Corwin - May 09, 2024, 11:07:19 AM19:54 <•Anastasia> ---
19:54 <•Anastasia> OOC: Okay, quick check. Going alone or with Sanda?
19:54 <Skaya> OOC: Sanda
20:01 <•Anastasia> Cerine the Half-Woman's manor is as you remember it. You're lead inside this time, to a small sunroom where Cerine rests. Her eyes are closed as the summer sunshine warms her, looking over at you and Sanda as you're escorted in. OOC: Go ahead.
20:02 <Skaya> "Hello again, Miss Cerine," Skaya greets her. "I'm sure you've heard already, but your estimate was spot on!"
20:06 <•Anastasia> A soft smile, "I see," she says, "And both of you are none the worse for wear?"
20:06 <•Anastasia> "We're alive and have all our parts attached," Sanda says, "By the odds that means we did well."
20:08 <Skaya> "You could say it was statistically improbable, so we must've had good luck or a hidden backer behind the scenes!" Skaya says brightly.
20:13 <•Anastasia> "Regardless, business," Cerine continues, "That ring of yours is indeed more interesting than I first thought."
20:13 <•Anastasia> "Of course," Sanda says, "That strange trance couldn't have been the only thing it did."
20:15 <Skaya> "What were you able to discover?" Skaya asks, leaning over curiously.
20:19 <•Anastasia> "The daze effect is a side effect, as is calling to people," Cerine explains, "What it's really doing is slowly changing the body and mind of the wearer, and constantly seeking new wearers. It takes a long time, longer than a normal creature can live in that daze before thirst or even starvation gets them. It's preparing them to be something, perhaps a vessel for some creature."
20:19 <•Anastasia> "What sort of changes?" Sanda asks right away.
20:21 <•Anastasia> "Improved vitality, quickened reflexes, enhanced strength," Listed off one after another, "The mind becomes weaker, more pliant. Easy to replace and sweep aside, I fear."
20:21 <Skaya> "And actually, how were you able to draw that insight out?"
20:21 <•Anastasia> "A well compensated commoner was paid well for wearing it and being fed." Is the answer, "I stopped it once I concluded it was likely preparing him to be a vessel."
20:23 <Skaya> "Amazing!"
20:23 <•Anastasia> "How extreme were the changes?" Sanda then asks.
20:24 <•Anastasia> "He was an average man, physically. He now can lift two hundred pounds with little issue, leap higher than his height from standing still and worked all day with no signs of fatigue." Then with a paiend look, "His mind, though, is much quieter. Had I not known him before, I would thought he was born a dullard."
20:26 <Skaya> "A way to train up special forces for the army, I suppose? For volunteers?" Skaya muses. "But the whole preparing a vessel thing is terrifying. Especially since there are drawbacks like feeblemindedness, that's surely a lower plane origin."
20:31 <•Anastasia> "I have no doubt it's something pernicious," Cerine agrees, "I'm going to insist on purchasing it to study and see if it should be destroyed. I believe the answer will be yes, but it's an unusual working of magic. Of course, there's no price for such a thing, so one must improvise."
20:34 <Skaya> "Since it's so shady, I think you should keep investigating it if you enjoy the process," Skaya agrees. "If it turns out to have been misunderstood, I'd be happy to enjoy the benefits you could unlock from it. That aside, I'd be glad if you took a look at a couple of rings we found in the ancient dragon ruins."
20:39 <•Anastasia> "I can do that," An agreement to that, "What do they do?"
20:41 <Skaya> "They make me glow in a very pretty color," Skaya says, demonstrating the effects. "Also, they combine! How magical! I suspect they serve as keys to some magical barriers at the ruin, but I have no way of returning to check, alas."
20:45 <•Anastasia> "I'll let you know in a few days," she says, "Come back then and I'll tell you more."
20:45 <Skaya> "Sure! We'll also have something exciting to share by then."
20:48 <•Anastasia> OOC: Good to wrap this up here then?
20:49 <Skaya> OOC: Sure
19:54 <•Anastasia> OOC: Okay, quick check. Going alone or with Sanda?
19:54 <Skaya> OOC: Sanda
20:01 <•Anastasia> Cerine the Half-Woman's manor is as you remember it. You're lead inside this time, to a small sunroom where Cerine rests. Her eyes are closed as the summer sunshine warms her, looking over at you and Sanda as you're escorted in. OOC: Go ahead.
20:02 <Skaya> "Hello again, Miss Cerine," Skaya greets her. "I'm sure you've heard already, but your estimate was spot on!"
20:06 <•Anastasia> A soft smile, "I see," she says, "And both of you are none the worse for wear?"
20:06 <•Anastasia> "We're alive and have all our parts attached," Sanda says, "By the odds that means we did well."
20:08 <Skaya> "You could say it was statistically improbable, so we must've had good luck or a hidden backer behind the scenes!" Skaya says brightly.
20:13 <•Anastasia> "Regardless, business," Cerine continues, "That ring of yours is indeed more interesting than I first thought."
20:13 <•Anastasia> "Of course," Sanda says, "That strange trance couldn't have been the only thing it did."
20:15 <Skaya> "What were you able to discover?" Skaya asks, leaning over curiously.
20:19 <•Anastasia> "The daze effect is a side effect, as is calling to people," Cerine explains, "What it's really doing is slowly changing the body and mind of the wearer, and constantly seeking new wearers. It takes a long time, longer than a normal creature can live in that daze before thirst or even starvation gets them. It's preparing them to be something, perhaps a vessel for some creature."
20:19 <•Anastasia> "What sort of changes?" Sanda asks right away.
20:21 <•Anastasia> "Improved vitality, quickened reflexes, enhanced strength," Listed off one after another, "The mind becomes weaker, more pliant. Easy to replace and sweep aside, I fear."
20:21 <Skaya> "And actually, how were you able to draw that insight out?"
20:21 <•Anastasia> "A well compensated commoner was paid well for wearing it and being fed." Is the answer, "I stopped it once I concluded it was likely preparing him to be a vessel."
20:23 <Skaya> "Amazing!"
20:23 <•Anastasia> "How extreme were the changes?" Sanda then asks.
20:24 <•Anastasia> "He was an average man, physically. He now can lift two hundred pounds with little issue, leap higher than his height from standing still and worked all day with no signs of fatigue." Then with a paiend look, "His mind, though, is much quieter. Had I not known him before, I would thought he was born a dullard."
20:26 <Skaya> "A way to train up special forces for the army, I suppose? For volunteers?" Skaya muses. "But the whole preparing a vessel thing is terrifying. Especially since there are drawbacks like feeblemindedness, that's surely a lower plane origin."
20:31 <•Anastasia> "I have no doubt it's something pernicious," Cerine agrees, "I'm going to insist on purchasing it to study and see if it should be destroyed. I believe the answer will be yes, but it's an unusual working of magic. Of course, there's no price for such a thing, so one must improvise."
20:34 <Skaya> "Since it's so shady, I think you should keep investigating it if you enjoy the process," Skaya agrees. "If it turns out to have been misunderstood, I'd be happy to enjoy the benefits you could unlock from it. That aside, I'd be glad if you took a look at a couple of rings we found in the ancient dragon ruins."
20:39 <•Anastasia> "I can do that," An agreement to that, "What do they do?"
20:41 <Skaya> "They make me glow in a very pretty color," Skaya says, demonstrating the effects. "Also, they combine! How magical! I suspect they serve as keys to some magical barriers at the ruin, but I have no way of returning to check, alas."
20:45 <•Anastasia> "I'll let you know in a few days," she says, "Come back then and I'll tell you more."
20:45 <Skaya> "Sure! We'll also have something exciting to share by then."
20:48 <•Anastasia> OOC: Good to wrap this up here then?
20:49 <Skaya> OOC: Sure
#23
Mini Game Logs / Re: Home at Last 05
Last post by Corwin - May 09, 2024, 11:07:00 AM18:07 <•Anastasia> <Devar> A bit of a smile at that. "So what has you two out and about today anyway? Just waiting for another prophesized adventure to fall into your laps?" He asks with a laugh. "I don't know that I'll be having any quite like that one anytime soon."
18:12 <•Anastasia> "Dinner," Sanda says as if it's obvious, statistically speaking.
18:12 <•Anastasia> "I was along with it since it was a free meal," Regis admits shamelessly. "Never turn down free food."
18:15 <Devar> "You shouldn't." Devar agrees. "Well, it'll be more expensive than usual but I think we deserve a bit of a feast after all the trouble."
18:16 <•Anastasia> From there you're swept to Sanda's house - attached to her shop, full of books. Regis whistles at them all as Sanda weaves around a stack of them and goes to the kitchen, "Putting all your profits into the written word?" Stacks of them are in corners, next to bookshelves and even on tables. The only thing that breaks the clutter is more clutter, namely various potted plants. It smells of
18:16 <•Anastasia> dust, pollen and plants here.
18:19 <•Anastasia> "It's a wizard's perogative," Sanda answers as she takes the fish to be cooked, "Knowledge is learning, and learning leads to more spells."
18:20 <Devar> OOC: K:P for 21 - I know how Sylvie is from personal experience but would that tell me she's big on knowledge and books, or is that Sanda's personal slant?
18:22 <•Anastasia> OOC: That's entirely Sanda's personal slant. IT would match Sylvie's opinions, though she doesn't really take faithful so it's more of an obscure fact.
18:24 <Devar> "We'll definitely have to compare notes sometime." Devar says. "I've been dabbling in arcane matters as well, I'm hoping to specialize a bit into the various armor spells."
18:35 <•Anastasia> "Oh, are you?" Sanda says as she cooks, "Like Mage Armor and the like? I've heard there's a greater version of it, but I've not managed to weave a spell of that circle yet."
18:36 <•Anastasia> Regis clears away some books to sit on an old chair, "Really? You look every inch the strong warrior, not the...well, mage like Sanda."
18:37 <Devar> "I had a change of heart." He says with a bit of a smile. "Eldath pointed me in a slightly different direction. I still have my faith and strength as a paladin, though."
18:44 <•Anastasia> "Eldath, Eldath..." A few murmurs, before Regis snaps his fingers, "Pacifism, right? That's like the anti-Tempus."
18:44 <•Anastasia> "Also plants and springs," Sanda calls back as she gets the fish frying, speaking up over the pop and crackle of it.
18:48 <Devar> "It is admittedly a shift." Devar says, taking the fish towards the kitchen area. "I don't take a vow of pacifism or anything, but I try and find non-lethal solutions if they present themselves. They usually do not."
18:52 <•Anastasia> "They didn't last time, besides a few times with the elementals," Regis reflects, "But many of the strange things we battled were beyond words."
18:52 <•Anastasia> "Or too unintelligent to care," Sanda counters, "Troubling but unavoidable."
18:56 <Devar> "I still wonder what those elementals even wanted." He says. "We probably won't ever find out."
19:06 <•Anastasia> "Those are the worst, the missions where you stumble over something bigger and don't get all the answers," Regis kicks back, "The worst. So many questions you can't answer."
19:07 <•Anastasia> AS fish fries and the smell begins to fill the room, "That's what divinations are for. When I can manage them myself with the right odds of success, I'll get the answers."
19:09 <Devar> "Oh, that's true - Anne's might have the ability to do that now? I'm not sure. I definitely got a bit stronger from our adventure, so I can help out with healing a lot more now too." He says, cooking the fish in the meantime.
19:27 <•Anastasia> "Oh good," Sanda says, "Because I still have zero healing."
19:27 <•Anastasia> "The same," Regis admits freely, "If I work with all of you again, best to have Anne or you along then, Devar."
19:54 <Devar> "Yeah, she's really an inspiration - which I guess is what she'd like to hear." Devar says with a bit of a chuckle.
19:58 <•Anastasia> "It is," Sanda says as she sniffs and comes over, plates of food. "But for now, let's eat." OOC: Anything else you want to say or add here, Neph?
19:58 <Devar> OOC: Nope, we good
18:12 <•Anastasia> "Dinner," Sanda says as if it's obvious, statistically speaking.
18:12 <•Anastasia> "I was along with it since it was a free meal," Regis admits shamelessly. "Never turn down free food."
18:15 <Devar> "You shouldn't." Devar agrees. "Well, it'll be more expensive than usual but I think we deserve a bit of a feast after all the trouble."
18:16 <•Anastasia> From there you're swept to Sanda's house - attached to her shop, full of books. Regis whistles at them all as Sanda weaves around a stack of them and goes to the kitchen, "Putting all your profits into the written word?" Stacks of them are in corners, next to bookshelves and even on tables. The only thing that breaks the clutter is more clutter, namely various potted plants. It smells of
18:16 <•Anastasia> dust, pollen and plants here.
18:19 <•Anastasia> "It's a wizard's perogative," Sanda answers as she takes the fish to be cooked, "Knowledge is learning, and learning leads to more spells."
18:20 <Devar> OOC: K:P for 21 - I know how Sylvie is from personal experience but would that tell me she's big on knowledge and books, or is that Sanda's personal slant?
18:22 <•Anastasia> OOC: That's entirely Sanda's personal slant. IT would match Sylvie's opinions, though she doesn't really take faithful so it's more of an obscure fact.
18:24 <Devar> "We'll definitely have to compare notes sometime." Devar says. "I've been dabbling in arcane matters as well, I'm hoping to specialize a bit into the various armor spells."
18:35 <•Anastasia> "Oh, are you?" Sanda says as she cooks, "Like Mage Armor and the like? I've heard there's a greater version of it, but I've not managed to weave a spell of that circle yet."
18:36 <•Anastasia> Regis clears away some books to sit on an old chair, "Really? You look every inch the strong warrior, not the...well, mage like Sanda."
18:37 <Devar> "I had a change of heart." He says with a bit of a smile. "Eldath pointed me in a slightly different direction. I still have my faith and strength as a paladin, though."
18:44 <•Anastasia> "Eldath, Eldath..." A few murmurs, before Regis snaps his fingers, "Pacifism, right? That's like the anti-Tempus."
18:44 <•Anastasia> "Also plants and springs," Sanda calls back as she gets the fish frying, speaking up over the pop and crackle of it.
18:48 <Devar> "It is admittedly a shift." Devar says, taking the fish towards the kitchen area. "I don't take a vow of pacifism or anything, but I try and find non-lethal solutions if they present themselves. They usually do not."
18:52 <•Anastasia> "They didn't last time, besides a few times with the elementals," Regis reflects, "But many of the strange things we battled were beyond words."
18:52 <•Anastasia> "Or too unintelligent to care," Sanda counters, "Troubling but unavoidable."
18:56 <Devar> "I still wonder what those elementals even wanted." He says. "We probably won't ever find out."
19:06 <•Anastasia> "Those are the worst, the missions where you stumble over something bigger and don't get all the answers," Regis kicks back, "The worst. So many questions you can't answer."
19:07 <•Anastasia> AS fish fries and the smell begins to fill the room, "That's what divinations are for. When I can manage them myself with the right odds of success, I'll get the answers."
19:09 <Devar> "Oh, that's true - Anne's might have the ability to do that now? I'm not sure. I definitely got a bit stronger from our adventure, so I can help out with healing a lot more now too." He says, cooking the fish in the meantime.
19:27 <•Anastasia> "Oh good," Sanda says, "Because I still have zero healing."
19:27 <•Anastasia> "The same," Regis admits freely, "If I work with all of you again, best to have Anne or you along then, Devar."
19:54 <Devar> "Yeah, she's really an inspiration - which I guess is what she'd like to hear." Devar says with a bit of a chuckle.
19:58 <•Anastasia> "It is," Sanda says as she sniffs and comes over, plates of food. "But for now, let's eat." OOC: Anything else you want to say or add here, Neph?
19:58 <Devar> OOC: Nope, we good
#24
Mini Game Logs / Re: Home at Last 05
Last post by Corwin - May 09, 2024, 11:06:42 AM18:29 <•Anastasia> ----
18:29 <•Anastasia> Afterwards, normality. As much as it is - what does Devar do with a day off and no responsibilities whatsoever? OOC: Go ahead and fill this in a bit, give you a chance to breathe with him first off.
18:35 <Devar> It ended with generally little violence - thank Eldath - but what an adventure that was. It's important to unwind after any adventure or outing, something he learned in the last few years. So today he's just wandering around town - though maybe today he'll stop by that orphanage that Anne kept mentioning. Eh, he'll get there eventually - for now he's just patrolling the edge of town, ear
18:35 <Devar> perked for anything out of the ordinary. 'Statistically speaking,' as Sanda would say, right?
18:39 <•Anastasia> Mellanics is busy in the summer heat. As you'd expect, a town alive and vital. Much of your day passes like this, a pleasant if warm walk. But deep into the afternoon as you pass by several small shops? You catch a sight. Sanda, one hand on her hip and the other waving a cane around, arguing with what looks to be a fish merchant. Nearby Regis watches with unhidden amusement, arms crossed.
18:43 <Devar> He knows better than to interject himself in between, so instead he steps up next to Regis. "Price dispute?" He asks simply.
18:50 <•Anastasia> It's a simple roadside stall, a bit of wood and canvas, along with carts holding fish. Regis shakes his head, "Mm. Something like that. I get the impression they know each other."
18:51 <Devar> A nod as he settles in to watch. He does like fish!
18:51 <•Anastasia> Meanwhile Sanda and the merchant, a chubby man with a scowl, stare each other down. "I don't care where you went. Fish are hard to get here except for little lake fish. I'm not discounting them, I can't afford to."
18:51 <•Anastasia> Sanda hmphs, "I can tell your bottom lines, old man. There's plenty of fat to trim if you want to give a discount."
18:52 <•Anastasia> "If I go under price, I lose money on the sale," The merchant retorts, "I'm here to make a living, not give you a discount. You want cheap fish, go journey north and have the magic to preserve them for the trip back."
18:53 <•Anastasia> With a wave of her cane, "Nonsense! Your bottom line is so padded it could stop a greatsword!"
18:54 <•Anastasia> Slowly Regis exhales before with a murmur to Devar, "I still say she should settle for beef for dinner instead."
18:58 <Devar> With a smile, Devar decides to break his silence and move forward. "My word, all of this noise - what type of fish has you both so fired up, anyway?" He asks.
19:00 <•Anastasia> "Sea Kings, the finest fish in the ocean," Is the immediate answer from the merchant. "Well worth every coin."
19:00 <•Anastasia> "Hardly! These prices are absurd, transportation or not," Sanda goes on hotly, "I can do the math, statistically speaking, your fish are overpriced!"
19:01 <•Anastasia> "They are not," Waving a finger in Sanda's face, "You entitled little woman, no wonder you don't have a husband."
19:01 <•Anastasia> Sanda's eyes go narrow at that, "Excuse me?" she asks, all ice.
19:01 <•Anastasia> Regis whistles and shakes his head, but stays out of it.
19:01 <Devar> OOC: Take 10 on K:L for 16, what's the usual price for Sea Kings?
19:02 <Devar> OOC: Sorry, 20, not that it probably matters for this
19:02 <•Anastasia> In Mellanics? Very rare due to the distance from the sea. 20 gold would be reasonable for a single fish, as only magic can get them here fast enough. His prices for them range from roughly 20-25 gold per fish.
19:03 <Devar> "How about I buy two of them for 35 gold. Is that fair? You probably don't sell many due to how pricy they are, so a small discount for buying two seems reasonable to me." He asks.
19:11 <•Anastasia> The merchant turns from Sanda's icy gaze and looks to you, "An interesting offer, sir, but I'm afraid that's still a little low. I can give you two good ones for 40 gold instead."
19:11 <•Anastasia> Yes, if Sanda's gaze could kill, ice daggers would be doing just that. Her cane's pointed in his general direction as well.
19:13 <Devar> "That's fine." He says with a smile, then turns to Sanda. "You know, cuts of beef are a lot cheaper around here, or do you not eat meat?"
19:18 <•Anastasia> With a sniff, "I felt like fish for awhile, and his pitch was good as it always is. But his prices!" Waving her cane about, "We can do math, old man!"
19:19 <•Anastasia> "Then we have a deal," The merchant is now all smiles, getting you your fish. "I can do math too, Miss, and I think better than you, at least for my own bottom line."
19:21 <Devar> "The prices aren't unreasonable." Devar says. "They do have to travel far to get here - and magic's the only real way to keep them fresh. Maybe we could get into the business if fighting earth elementals stops being profitable." He reaches into his pouch to get the 40 coins.
19:28 <•Anastasia> You get your fish. Sanda merely hmphs and turns away from him, "Thank you, Devar," she responds instead. OOC: Post expense in loot.
19:29 <Devar> "You're welcome. I'm not much of a chef, but if you didn't have any plans for the fish I can come up with something." He says, casting Prestidigitation to keep them both chilled for the time being.
19:45 <•Anastasia> "You bought them, of course you can cook them," Sanda agrees with that, "They should be excellent regardless."
19:46 <Devar> "Oh, I wasn't interrupting anything between you two, right?" He asks, having a realization.
19:53 <•Anastasia> Sanda tilts her head, "What do you mean?"
19:54 <•Anastasia> "Nothing," Regis doesn't miss that beat on the other hand, "Nothing to worry about there at all."
19:57 <Devar> A bit of a smile at Sanda and then a nod to Regis. "Well, these will keep for a while." He says. "If you all don't have a place you all frequent I usually eat at the Rowdy Ram, they'd probably let me borrow the kitchen for something as rare as these."
20:05 <•Anastasia> "Let's go," Sanda agrees to that, smiling to you. She starts to go ahead, giving you a moment wtih Regis. He comes up, "Feel free if you want to," he murmurs under his breath, "Don't let me stop you if she's your type."
20:07 <Devar> "Nothing to worry about there at all." He says with a smile back to Regis.
20:14 <•Anastasia> "Wise man," Regis banters and starts to follow, "Wise man."
20:18 <Devar> A bit of a smile at that. "So what has you two out and about today anyway? Just waiting for another prophesized adventure to fall into your laps?" He asks with a laugh. "I don't know that I'll be having any quite like that one anytime soon."
18:29 <•Anastasia> Afterwards, normality. As much as it is - what does Devar do with a day off and no responsibilities whatsoever? OOC: Go ahead and fill this in a bit, give you a chance to breathe with him first off.
18:35 <Devar> It ended with generally little violence - thank Eldath - but what an adventure that was. It's important to unwind after any adventure or outing, something he learned in the last few years. So today he's just wandering around town - though maybe today he'll stop by that orphanage that Anne kept mentioning. Eh, he'll get there eventually - for now he's just patrolling the edge of town, ear
18:35 <Devar> perked for anything out of the ordinary. 'Statistically speaking,' as Sanda would say, right?
18:39 <•Anastasia> Mellanics is busy in the summer heat. As you'd expect, a town alive and vital. Much of your day passes like this, a pleasant if warm walk. But deep into the afternoon as you pass by several small shops? You catch a sight. Sanda, one hand on her hip and the other waving a cane around, arguing with what looks to be a fish merchant. Nearby Regis watches with unhidden amusement, arms crossed.
18:43 <Devar> He knows better than to interject himself in between, so instead he steps up next to Regis. "Price dispute?" He asks simply.
18:50 <•Anastasia> It's a simple roadside stall, a bit of wood and canvas, along with carts holding fish. Regis shakes his head, "Mm. Something like that. I get the impression they know each other."
18:51 <Devar> A nod as he settles in to watch. He does like fish!
18:51 <•Anastasia> Meanwhile Sanda and the merchant, a chubby man with a scowl, stare each other down. "I don't care where you went. Fish are hard to get here except for little lake fish. I'm not discounting them, I can't afford to."
18:51 <•Anastasia> Sanda hmphs, "I can tell your bottom lines, old man. There's plenty of fat to trim if you want to give a discount."
18:52 <•Anastasia> "If I go under price, I lose money on the sale," The merchant retorts, "I'm here to make a living, not give you a discount. You want cheap fish, go journey north and have the magic to preserve them for the trip back."
18:53 <•Anastasia> With a wave of her cane, "Nonsense! Your bottom line is so padded it could stop a greatsword!"
18:54 <•Anastasia> Slowly Regis exhales before with a murmur to Devar, "I still say she should settle for beef for dinner instead."
18:58 <Devar> With a smile, Devar decides to break his silence and move forward. "My word, all of this noise - what type of fish has you both so fired up, anyway?" He asks.
19:00 <•Anastasia> "Sea Kings, the finest fish in the ocean," Is the immediate answer from the merchant. "Well worth every coin."
19:00 <•Anastasia> "Hardly! These prices are absurd, transportation or not," Sanda goes on hotly, "I can do the math, statistically speaking, your fish are overpriced!"
19:01 <•Anastasia> "They are not," Waving a finger in Sanda's face, "You entitled little woman, no wonder you don't have a husband."
19:01 <•Anastasia> Sanda's eyes go narrow at that, "Excuse me?" she asks, all ice.
19:01 <•Anastasia> Regis whistles and shakes his head, but stays out of it.
19:01 <Devar> OOC: Take 10 on K:L for 16, what's the usual price for Sea Kings?
19:02 <Devar> OOC: Sorry, 20, not that it probably matters for this
19:02 <•Anastasia> In Mellanics? Very rare due to the distance from the sea. 20 gold would be reasonable for a single fish, as only magic can get them here fast enough. His prices for them range from roughly 20-25 gold per fish.
19:03 <Devar> "How about I buy two of them for 35 gold. Is that fair? You probably don't sell many due to how pricy they are, so a small discount for buying two seems reasonable to me." He asks.
19:11 <•Anastasia> The merchant turns from Sanda's icy gaze and looks to you, "An interesting offer, sir, but I'm afraid that's still a little low. I can give you two good ones for 40 gold instead."
19:11 <•Anastasia> Yes, if Sanda's gaze could kill, ice daggers would be doing just that. Her cane's pointed in his general direction as well.
19:13 <Devar> "That's fine." He says with a smile, then turns to Sanda. "You know, cuts of beef are a lot cheaper around here, or do you not eat meat?"
19:18 <•Anastasia> With a sniff, "I felt like fish for awhile, and his pitch was good as it always is. But his prices!" Waving her cane about, "We can do math, old man!"
19:19 <•Anastasia> "Then we have a deal," The merchant is now all smiles, getting you your fish. "I can do math too, Miss, and I think better than you, at least for my own bottom line."
19:21 <Devar> "The prices aren't unreasonable." Devar says. "They do have to travel far to get here - and magic's the only real way to keep them fresh. Maybe we could get into the business if fighting earth elementals stops being profitable." He reaches into his pouch to get the 40 coins.
19:28 <•Anastasia> You get your fish. Sanda merely hmphs and turns away from him, "Thank you, Devar," she responds instead. OOC: Post expense in loot.
19:29 <Devar> "You're welcome. I'm not much of a chef, but if you didn't have any plans for the fish I can come up with something." He says, casting Prestidigitation to keep them both chilled for the time being.
19:45 <•Anastasia> "You bought them, of course you can cook them," Sanda agrees with that, "They should be excellent regardless."
19:46 <Devar> "Oh, I wasn't interrupting anything between you two, right?" He asks, having a realization.
19:53 <•Anastasia> Sanda tilts her head, "What do you mean?"
19:54 <•Anastasia> "Nothing," Regis doesn't miss that beat on the other hand, "Nothing to worry about there at all."
19:57 <Devar> A bit of a smile at Sanda and then a nod to Regis. "Well, these will keep for a while." He says. "If you all don't have a place you all frequent I usually eat at the Rowdy Ram, they'd probably let me borrow the kitchen for something as rare as these."
20:05 <•Anastasia> "Let's go," Sanda agrees to that, smiling to you. She starts to go ahead, giving you a moment wtih Regis. He comes up, "Feel free if you want to," he murmurs under his breath, "Don't let me stop you if she's your type."
20:07 <Devar> "Nothing to worry about there at all." He says with a smile back to Regis.
20:14 <•Anastasia> "Wise man," Regis banters and starts to follow, "Wise man."
20:18 <Devar> A bit of a smile at that. "So what has you two out and about today anyway? Just waiting for another prophesized adventure to fall into your laps?" He asks with a laugh. "I don't know that I'll be having any quite like that one anytime soon."
#25
Mini Game Logs / Re: Home at Last 05
Last post by Corwin - May 09, 2024, 11:05:46 AM18:08 <•Anastasia> "We can do that much," Anne says, then side eyes you, "Which is why we need so many donations."
18:09 — Skaya grins at her. "That might've been effective if I hadn't just donated to you earlier."
18:15 <•Anastasia> With an easy smile, "The children always need more donations to see their way in this difficult world, do they not?"
18:16 <Skaya> "Which is precisely why it's wise to cultivate an investor like myself! And invest in my welfare!"
18:21 <•Anastasia> With a soft giggle you're lead along - to the orphanage, a bombardment of children getting ready for dinner. It's a big communal dining hall, several long tables and a large kitchen with half a dozen women working away within. You can see them all, from those a few years old to those on the cusp of their teenage years and a little beyond. A loud, moving mass of humanity that Anne takes you to,
18:21 <•Anastasia> as they hurry inand get settled in. The smell of cooking soup and bread fills your nose as you enter.
18:22 <Skaya> "You know, I've been thinking of picking up an instrument," Skaya muses as she accompanies Anne. She might as well help, she's good for any number of dinner-related chores. "Or maybe singing, but I'm not really feeling that right now."
18:30 <•Anastasia> "Have you? I've never had the time or inclination," Anne mentions as eyes turn to all of you. She smiles at you and nods, "Children, please be seated. The meal will begin shortly." That gets compliance more or less, everyone settling in. "Everyone, this is Skaya. A few of you have seen her before, but she's here to have dinner with us. Everyone, please say hello to her."
18:30 <•Anastasia> As one, a small tidal wave of voices, "Hi there, Miss Skaya!"
18:32 <Skaya> "Heya!" she greets them cheerfully, before telling Anne, "Time's not an issue, and inclination is a function of interest. Ever felt like learning an instrument?"
18:42 <•Anastasia> So many happy smiles as the food comes out. Soup, bread and a little bit of fruit. Simple food, but enough to at least feel fed. Anne and you get the exact same food as she sits a moment, but no one starts yet. "One moment," Anne murmurs, "Everyone, give thanks for the food and the hope you were given this day." Heads are bowed, a moment of silence, and then everyone tucks in. Once that's done,
18:42 <•Anastasia> "Only if the day sprouts a twenty fifth and twenty sixth hour," Anne says with a hint of wry amusement. "Perhaps a twenty seventh as well."
18:43 <Skaya> "There's magic for that," Skaya responds, observing the food provided. Having the same kind is fine, but if the older kids are not receiving more nutrition she'll find a private moment to talk to Anne about it.
18:48 <•Anastasia> Serving sizes look to be adjusted for age. "...After our trip to whatever that ruin was, I think I'll pass on time magic of any kind."
18:49 <Skaya> "Wise choice. It'll keep you away from giant golden golems." Skaya makes a face. Inevitables! "I'm still mad!"
18:56 <•Anastasia> "I do wonder what was hidden there," Anne speculates, "And what else was in that draconic stronghold. However, I fear that the lesson to be learned was a simple one: That like those mages we battled, we reached for something beyond our ability to safely grasp. Whatever those ruins are, they are the domain of heroes greater than us."
18:58 <Skaya> "Not greater. Just ones with more free time," Skaya objects. "If the ruins didn't collapse because of that Inevitable, we could've accomplished a lot. And who knows? Perhaps one day a path back there will be opened."
19:02 <•Anastasia> "Until that day," Anne smiles, then turns, "Gregory!" she calls sharply, as a young child freezes, a mushy carrot in his spoon, about to be launched. Other children giggle at him as he drops it back into his soup. She nods at him and returns to the conversation. "The most vexing part is when we grow lax or unfortunate, and a food fight breaks out. So much wasted food."
19:03 <Skaya> "Even if falls to the floor, you can still eat it!"
19:07 <•Anastasia> Anne's face twists in disgust, while several children laugh at that and call, "Yeah!"
19:08 <•Anastasia> "Children, do not eat off the floor," Anne's voice has a strong note of mother in her, something that jolts the spine in memories of past days long ago. "Do not throw your food or otherwise engage in a food fight. Be respectful of those who gave you money to eat with."
19:08 <Skaya> "Ah, but it won't taste as good, so isn't it a shame?" she adds for the benefit of the impressionable children. "And listen to Anne! Or she'll be scary!"
19:15 <•Anastasia> The children aren't arguing with either of that, just listening. "Good, now please continue enjoying your meal," she says, and things go back to normal. After that, "Not a child has grown with in me, yet I feel I have more mothering experience than a dozen wives."
19:18 <Skaya> "Speaking of such experience, working at the Guild is a bit like a wife or a girlfriend," Skaya muses, gesturing with a spoonful of soup. "I wonder how many adventurers like that sort of interaction. And it's all properly wholesome, too!"
19:28 <•Anastasia> "Of course." Anne keeps her voice down for this, "The men do like their lovely, supportive women."
19:29 <Skaya> "Even I want to talk about my troubles with someone from time to time, so I can definitely understand!"
19:32 <•Anastasia> A nod at that as the evening passes pleasantly and...OOC: Anything else you want to say to Anne here?
19:33 <Skaya> OOC: I'm good. I'll grab her when the next plot hook happens!
19:37 <•Anastasia> OOC: Sure, short pause while I finish up Neph's scene.
18:09 — Skaya grins at her. "That might've been effective if I hadn't just donated to you earlier."
18:15 <•Anastasia> With an easy smile, "The children always need more donations to see their way in this difficult world, do they not?"
18:16 <Skaya> "Which is precisely why it's wise to cultivate an investor like myself! And invest in my welfare!"
18:21 <•Anastasia> With a soft giggle you're lead along - to the orphanage, a bombardment of children getting ready for dinner. It's a big communal dining hall, several long tables and a large kitchen with half a dozen women working away within. You can see them all, from those a few years old to those on the cusp of their teenage years and a little beyond. A loud, moving mass of humanity that Anne takes you to,
18:21 <•Anastasia> as they hurry inand get settled in. The smell of cooking soup and bread fills your nose as you enter.
18:22 <Skaya> "You know, I've been thinking of picking up an instrument," Skaya muses as she accompanies Anne. She might as well help, she's good for any number of dinner-related chores. "Or maybe singing, but I'm not really feeling that right now."
18:30 <•Anastasia> "Have you? I've never had the time or inclination," Anne mentions as eyes turn to all of you. She smiles at you and nods, "Children, please be seated. The meal will begin shortly." That gets compliance more or less, everyone settling in. "Everyone, this is Skaya. A few of you have seen her before, but she's here to have dinner with us. Everyone, please say hello to her."
18:30 <•Anastasia> As one, a small tidal wave of voices, "Hi there, Miss Skaya!"
18:32 <Skaya> "Heya!" she greets them cheerfully, before telling Anne, "Time's not an issue, and inclination is a function of interest. Ever felt like learning an instrument?"
18:42 <•Anastasia> So many happy smiles as the food comes out. Soup, bread and a little bit of fruit. Simple food, but enough to at least feel fed. Anne and you get the exact same food as she sits a moment, but no one starts yet. "One moment," Anne murmurs, "Everyone, give thanks for the food and the hope you were given this day." Heads are bowed, a moment of silence, and then everyone tucks in. Once that's done,
18:42 <•Anastasia> "Only if the day sprouts a twenty fifth and twenty sixth hour," Anne says with a hint of wry amusement. "Perhaps a twenty seventh as well."
18:43 <Skaya> "There's magic for that," Skaya responds, observing the food provided. Having the same kind is fine, but if the older kids are not receiving more nutrition she'll find a private moment to talk to Anne about it.
18:48 <•Anastasia> Serving sizes look to be adjusted for age. "...After our trip to whatever that ruin was, I think I'll pass on time magic of any kind."
18:49 <Skaya> "Wise choice. It'll keep you away from giant golden golems." Skaya makes a face. Inevitables! "I'm still mad!"
18:56 <•Anastasia> "I do wonder what was hidden there," Anne speculates, "And what else was in that draconic stronghold. However, I fear that the lesson to be learned was a simple one: That like those mages we battled, we reached for something beyond our ability to safely grasp. Whatever those ruins are, they are the domain of heroes greater than us."
18:58 <Skaya> "Not greater. Just ones with more free time," Skaya objects. "If the ruins didn't collapse because of that Inevitable, we could've accomplished a lot. And who knows? Perhaps one day a path back there will be opened."
19:02 <•Anastasia> "Until that day," Anne smiles, then turns, "Gregory!" she calls sharply, as a young child freezes, a mushy carrot in his spoon, about to be launched. Other children giggle at him as he drops it back into his soup. She nods at him and returns to the conversation. "The most vexing part is when we grow lax or unfortunate, and a food fight breaks out. So much wasted food."
19:03 <Skaya> "Even if falls to the floor, you can still eat it!"
19:07 <•Anastasia> Anne's face twists in disgust, while several children laugh at that and call, "Yeah!"
19:08 <•Anastasia> "Children, do not eat off the floor," Anne's voice has a strong note of mother in her, something that jolts the spine in memories of past days long ago. "Do not throw your food or otherwise engage in a food fight. Be respectful of those who gave you money to eat with."
19:08 <Skaya> "Ah, but it won't taste as good, so isn't it a shame?" she adds for the benefit of the impressionable children. "And listen to Anne! Or she'll be scary!"
19:15 <•Anastasia> The children aren't arguing with either of that, just listening. "Good, now please continue enjoying your meal," she says, and things go back to normal. After that, "Not a child has grown with in me, yet I feel I have more mothering experience than a dozen wives."
19:18 <Skaya> "Speaking of such experience, working at the Guild is a bit like a wife or a girlfriend," Skaya muses, gesturing with a spoonful of soup. "I wonder how many adventurers like that sort of interaction. And it's all properly wholesome, too!"
19:28 <•Anastasia> "Of course." Anne keeps her voice down for this, "The men do like their lovely, supportive women."
19:29 <Skaya> "Even I want to talk about my troubles with someone from time to time, so I can definitely understand!"
19:32 <•Anastasia> A nod at that as the evening passes pleasantly and...OOC: Anything else you want to say to Anne here?
19:33 <Skaya> OOC: I'm good. I'll grab her when the next plot hook happens!
19:37 <•Anastasia> OOC: Sure, short pause while I finish up Neph's scene.
#26
Mini Game Logs / Home at Last 05
Last post by Corwin - May 09, 2024, 11:04:53 AM18:25 <•Anastasia> Home at last. A day of rest passes in well, rest. Getting back to things, recovering, a chance to get yourself back together. By chance Skaya heads out near sunset to get a few things, only to find someone coming down thes treet. A familiar face: Anne. She smiles when she sees you, in a plain dress, all business with her holy symbol worn. "Skaya," she calls, "Your timing's good."
18:26 <Skaya> "I've been told that once or twice before!" Skaya says, smiling at the pleasant surprise.
18:34 <•Anastasia> "I'd like to invite you over for dinner at the orphanage," Anne goes on, "Tonight or another night as you like. They could use another positive influence in their lives."
18:36 <Skaya> "Tonight works," Skaya agrees after thinking it over. There's nothing planned, not so soon after their return. "It's actually a good chance. Remember how I mentioned that our surplus gear could be donated afterwards? A shame about the carriage and horses, but most of the other stuff is still good. Warm clothes, good rope and so on."
18:43 <•Anastasia> "That would certainly be helpful," Anne agrees at that, "Everything helps. When I started, I never imagined how much of everything an orphanage needs and uses up."
18:45 <Skaya> "It's a job that never ends. And when it comes to raising kids, the money is only a sideshow," Skaya commiserates. "Good thing we were able to return so quickly, or they would've all missed you crazily!"
18:56 <•Anastasia> "They already did, but I got enough money out of this that it's worthwhile." Anne answers, "My growth in this will ensure I can serve and protect them all the better now."
18:56 <Skaya> "Is there anyone who's interested in following your footsteps?"
19:04 <•Anastasia> "There's always a few, but not many make it past the trial period." Anne says with a soft sight, heading back toward the orphanage. "It takes a calling to manage an orphanage, it's a constant drain of effort, attention and love. Many of the children are of poor tempers and lash out from it. Be it the loss of their family, their abandonment and possibly poor treatment before they got here, few
19:04 <•Anastasia> of them are smiling, happy children you wish to imagine."
19:05 <Skaya> "I have the utmost respect for you! Even those smiling, happy children would be a handful for me. Ah, I'm shivering just from thinking of that sort of responsibility~" She does in fact shiver, shaking her head. "How terrifying!"
19:14 <•Anastasia> "No matter how hard you try," Anne continues, softer, "Some chooes to run away. There's failures no matter how hard you try. Regrets, sorrows, lives that never had a chance to be good and know real happiness. Somehow, you have to balance those against your successes, or you'll drown under them. No, it's no surprise that few are cut out for this work. It's why I ask for donations, not service."
19:17 <Skaya> "A bit of both, where it comes to Rina and Regis," Skaya muses, nudging Anne as she walks by her side.
19:24 <•Anastasia> "A bit of both, but they're strong." Anne nudges you right back. "You may not have the will to do that, but you're wise enough to realize that.
19:24 <•Anastasia> "
19:25 <Skaya> "That's the kindest way I've been told that I'm lazy, you know," Skaya tells her with another grin.
19:44 <•Anastasia> "Hardly," Anne's smiling back, "Industry takes many forms."
19:48 <Skaya> "I guess that's true. I do have a few hobbies. How about you? Any non-orphanage-related things you like to do with your valuable free time?"
19:59 <•Anastasia> "Sleep." After a moment Anne looks to you, "It's a little sad that this is what comes to mind, but when I have free time, I'm usually exhausted. A little bit of magic can help, but it's not wise to rely on that too often."
20:01 <Skaya> "It's a bit sad," Skaya agrees. "Maybe you could try to integrate some hobbies into your work? Teach the kids to read through books from genres you like, arrange for pottery classes you can also participate in, that sort of thing?"
20:14 <•Anastasia> "I do when money permits," Anne says, "Which is why we need donations, or yet another reason."
20:15 <Skaya> "I guess it all comes down to that," Skaya muses. "Did you try partnering with some artisans? Have a few kids take on an apprenticeship?"
20:19 <•Anastasia> "We've managed a few for that, and it's for those who are older and have little hope of adoption," Anne continues at that, "Ideally, we find every child a home. In reality..."
20:23 <Skaya> "At least they'll get a good upbringing and a chance to start their adult life properly. That's a lot more than many people get in this world."
18:26 <Skaya> "I've been told that once or twice before!" Skaya says, smiling at the pleasant surprise.
18:34 <•Anastasia> "I'd like to invite you over for dinner at the orphanage," Anne goes on, "Tonight or another night as you like. They could use another positive influence in their lives."
18:36 <Skaya> "Tonight works," Skaya agrees after thinking it over. There's nothing planned, not so soon after their return. "It's actually a good chance. Remember how I mentioned that our surplus gear could be donated afterwards? A shame about the carriage and horses, but most of the other stuff is still good. Warm clothes, good rope and so on."
18:43 <•Anastasia> "That would certainly be helpful," Anne agrees at that, "Everything helps. When I started, I never imagined how much of everything an orphanage needs and uses up."
18:45 <Skaya> "It's a job that never ends. And when it comes to raising kids, the money is only a sideshow," Skaya commiserates. "Good thing we were able to return so quickly, or they would've all missed you crazily!"
18:56 <•Anastasia> "They already did, but I got enough money out of this that it's worthwhile." Anne answers, "My growth in this will ensure I can serve and protect them all the better now."
18:56 <Skaya> "Is there anyone who's interested in following your footsteps?"
19:04 <•Anastasia> "There's always a few, but not many make it past the trial period." Anne says with a soft sight, heading back toward the orphanage. "It takes a calling to manage an orphanage, it's a constant drain of effort, attention and love. Many of the children are of poor tempers and lash out from it. Be it the loss of their family, their abandonment and possibly poor treatment before they got here, few
19:04 <•Anastasia> of them are smiling, happy children you wish to imagine."
19:05 <Skaya> "I have the utmost respect for you! Even those smiling, happy children would be a handful for me. Ah, I'm shivering just from thinking of that sort of responsibility~" She does in fact shiver, shaking her head. "How terrifying!"
19:14 <•Anastasia> "No matter how hard you try," Anne continues, softer, "Some chooes to run away. There's failures no matter how hard you try. Regrets, sorrows, lives that never had a chance to be good and know real happiness. Somehow, you have to balance those against your successes, or you'll drown under them. No, it's no surprise that few are cut out for this work. It's why I ask for donations, not service."
19:17 <Skaya> "A bit of both, where it comes to Rina and Regis," Skaya muses, nudging Anne as she walks by her side.
19:24 <•Anastasia> "A bit of both, but they're strong." Anne nudges you right back. "You may not have the will to do that, but you're wise enough to realize that.
19:24 <•Anastasia> "
19:25 <Skaya> "That's the kindest way I've been told that I'm lazy, you know," Skaya tells her with another grin.
19:44 <•Anastasia> "Hardly," Anne's smiling back, "Industry takes many forms."
19:48 <Skaya> "I guess that's true. I do have a few hobbies. How about you? Any non-orphanage-related things you like to do with your valuable free time?"
19:59 <•Anastasia> "Sleep." After a moment Anne looks to you, "It's a little sad that this is what comes to mind, but when I have free time, I'm usually exhausted. A little bit of magic can help, but it's not wise to rely on that too often."
20:01 <Skaya> "It's a bit sad," Skaya agrees. "Maybe you could try to integrate some hobbies into your work? Teach the kids to read through books from genres you like, arrange for pottery classes you can also participate in, that sort of thing?"
20:14 <•Anastasia> "I do when money permits," Anne says, "Which is why we need donations, or yet another reason."
20:15 <Skaya> "I guess it all comes down to that," Skaya muses. "Did you try partnering with some artisans? Have a few kids take on an apprenticeship?"
20:19 <•Anastasia> "We've managed a few for that, and it's for those who are older and have little hope of adoption," Anne continues at that, "Ideally, we find every child a home. In reality..."
20:23 <Skaya> "At least they'll get a good upbringing and a chance to start their adult life properly. That's a lot more than many people get in this world."
#27
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Loot (Skaya)
Last post by Nephrite - May 04, 2024, 04:27:13 PMDevar will sell his Masterwork Greatsword - I assume I get half of the cost of it (350 + 300, so 325) -
325 + 824 + 335 + 1000 = 2484
I will buy a +1 Greatsword for 2000, bringing me to 484.
325 + 824 + 335 + 1000 = 2484
I will buy a +1 Greatsword for 2000, bringing me to 484.
#28
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Loot (Skaya)
Last post by Corwin - May 04, 2024, 03:58:19 PMThis brings my money up to 1,875.6gp+335gp+1,000gp = 3,210.6gp.
I'm buying Eyes of the Eagle for 2,500gp for the eyes slot to provide +5 Perception. I'm going to wear one and also buy a fashionable eyepatch for the other eye.
Money = 3,210.6gp - 2,500gp = 710.6gp.
I'm buying Eyes of the Eagle for 2,500gp for the eyes slot to provide +5 Perception. I'm going to wear one and also buy a fashionable eyepatch for the other eye.
Money = 3,210.6gp - 2,500gp = 710.6gp.
#29
Balmuria Mini Games / Re: Loot (Skaya)
Last post by Corwin - May 04, 2024, 03:55:31 PMSo we're getting 670gp from Milla's quest, which translates to 335gp to Devar and myself. Then we're both along with Anne, Sanda, Rina and Regis getting a 1000gp advance from our 2000gp offer for the red-masked man quest.
#30
Old Otik's Table / Re: Share the music
Last post by Anastasia - May 02, 2024, 12:40:21 AMMarian, from River City Girls 2. It's a Double Dragon remix, naturally.