DM Kathy Friday May 18th, 2007 2:58:53 AM Lily goes boldly over to the table where the three halflings sit, and asks them about the life of the open road.
"Well now, I don't know about that," one of them replies. He is the oldest of the three, but by no means an old man. He has intelligent brown eyes and a winning smile. "Seems to me you'd miss too many meals!"
"And too much drink!" adds another, a handsome black-haired fellow. His clothes are more fashionable than those of the other two, and his expression when he looks at Lily is frankly appreciative. "Are those for us, love, by any chance?"
The third halfling is small-even by halfling standards--and brown-haired. He smiles vaguely in Lily's direction, then looks back to where the judges are deliberating.
At last Dulcet, who is among the judges, stands. "May I have your attention please?" she calls out. "Thank you. I am pleased to announce that the judges have at last reached a decision. But before I announce the results, let us thank our fine competitors once again for a truly memorable evening!" The crowd obligingly replies with applause, cheers, whistles, and foot-stomping.
"Thank you!" cries Dulcet with a laugh. "And now for the winner of our competition. Although all four bards performed well, there was one whose performance really stood out. I am pleased to award this evening's prize to...Anthos Westar!"
Wild applause breaks out at the announcement. Dulcet presents Any with the prize--a beautiful harp, made of carved wood. The other bards, seeming to bear no grudge, are among the first to congratulate Any on his win.
Florin is there with Ivy, having faced the terrible ordeal of meeting her family a few days before. Aside from her parents and siblings (whom he'd already met), there were half-a-dozen other assorted relatives, all of whom kept referring to him as "Ivy's young man." One very elderly great-aunt was especially blunt. "So, how about it?" she said, poking at him with her walking-stick. "What are you waiting for, young fellow? Think girls like this grow on trees, do you, hmm?"
Ivy seemed more amused than embarrassed by her family's antics, and joined him for this evening's entertainment. Her mother has come along, but the great-aunt, luckily, has not.
Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder Friday May 18th, 2007 6:51:21 AM
"Yes, yes, yes of course. Let's enjoy these ales together. Here's to good health. Drink up."
Lily sips at her own ale then says- looking more so at black haired fellow, "I hail from the Crescent Valley. I am Lily Bolger Newbury Pipewood Trufflefinder, though I've found more siblings than truffles, and they are better than I at finding those fungi. And so instead I follow where the road takes me. I live my life from day to day, and that, I find, though risky- I was recently almost eaten by a giant wolf- is quite, particularly for a young girl like myself, exciting, and in varies and frequent ways is," Lily pauses to sip at her ale, not taking her eyes from the black-haired fellow, "rather good for the purse."
"How about you? Do you live here?"
Lorth Friday May 18th, 2007 8:16:52 AM
Lorth stays in his room, relaxing on the bed.
Any Friday May 18th, 2007 9:43:32 AM
Rising from his seat, Any goes forward to accept his prize.
"I thank you sincerely for this beautiful harp. I'm not sure if it is entirely deserved, but Domi has seen fit to bless me , and I thank you."
He approaches the other contestants, congratulating them on their performances, and praising especially the gentleman with the beautiful voice. After wards he goes back to Harvest's side, showing her the harp.
"I know how to play a harp, but it is hardly my preferred instrument--too many strings for me. I'm not sure what I will do with it."
Harvest Friday May 18th, 2007 1:18:20 PM
"It is beautiful." Harvest reaches out to touch the body of the harp. "More than that, it is a symbol of your talent, Anthos."
"If only we had a place to put it."
For the first time the full impact of her vows to the Walkers strikes at Harvest Moon's heart. To walk the roads of the Wold without a home.
"We can place it upon the mantle in our room. I think it will look very nice there." Harvest smiles. "After that, we can decide what to do later."
Bralin Friday May 18th, 2007 4:23:01 PM
Tis time to move the event along to the drinking.
Bralin calls for a pitcher of ale. He has no intentions of sharing.
Malgant Friday May 18th, 2007 4:46:45 PM
At Arminas' toast Malgant is only too happy to raise his glass. He listens to the competition and chats in a friendly manner with Florin and his date and chaperone.
Davros Friday May 18th, 2007 8:36:45 PM
Davros raises his glass of wine and joins the toast. "I'll drink to that. To friends and laughter! "
"It looks as though Lily is causing trouble again."
Arminas Friday May 18th, 2007 10:21:50 PM
Arminas drinks deeply after the toast, enjoying the company of his new friends. When Davros speaks of Lily, Arminas looks over at her and the three haflings.
"I wish her well."
With that, he orders a round of drinks.
Florin Jadenth Friday May 18th, 2007 11:50:02 PM
Florin smiles and enjoys his evening with Ivy and also does not mind the company of her mom since she came along. Looking to Ivy he thinks and comments to her, "Seems some of your family thinks I should of popped a question already. I really do not know if I should yet to be quite honest Ivy, I do not know how long till my help is needed again. Also what would you say me leaving to help out in the going ons in the Wold? My vow to Domi is to protect those needing it and when my services are needed I would go to help." Florin looks to Ivy and her mom, smiling and mainly seeing what their replies may be, seeing if he would pop that type of question what type of problems it might cause to his quest to help in the Wold, Florin isn't old enough to settle down yet, to train other paladins but it would be nice to know he had a place to return too, people waiting for him so the idea is a interesting one as is the idea of having Ivy waiting for him. He doesn't comment on any of these other thoughts though not knowing if it was the right time anyway and surely not wanting to just scare Ivy into not wanting to see him no more.
He does glance towards Bralin, Malgant and the others sitting at the table to see what they might say or do over his current comments. Thinking he looks to Bralin and speaks to him, "As leader of our group Bralin and a trusted friend, if one of the group would get married for instance, would it cause a problem in your judgement for the group? You know me well enough to know if it was me I would not abandon the group or take any less risks."
Arminas - 2nd post slightly drunken post Saturday May 19th, 2007 1:17:03 AM
Arminas almost spills his ale as Florin asks his hypothetical question about marriage. Arminas lifts his glass:
"Problem? Certainly not! Let me be the first to toast the new couple. 'To Florin and Ivy, may they raise many children and goats.'"
Arminas laughs as he drinks deeply.
"I'll even contribute 50 gold to Ivy's dower."
DM Kathy Sunday May 20th, 2007 9:58:13 PM
"Oh, no," the halfling replies to Lily. "We are travelers, merely passing through. We thought this bardic competition sounded like fun, though, so we decided to stop here rather than pressing on."
Bralin calls for and gets another pitcher of ale. Arminas, too, is celebrating quite vigorously.
"Well, of course, I wouldn't dream of telling you what to do," Ivy's mother tells Florin, blatantly disregarding the fact that the family has done little else for days. "When I was first married to Ivy's father, I traveled with him. Such exciting times! Then Beatrix and Ivy came along, and it became more difficult. So he bought me a lovely house and I settled there. He still traveled, but in between he came home to me and the children. Eventually, he found a position he enjoyed which would keep him with us all the time."
"That's how it worked for us," she concludes. "Everyone is different, of course." She smiles. "Love manages."
Arminas and Davros toast the happy couple, and Ivy laughs along with them.
Eventually, the pleasant evening comes to an end, and everyone seeks their rest.
ADM Robert Monday May 21st, 2007 2:26:10 AM
Posting report:
Any wins the Bardic competition, Florin dines with Ivy (and her family speak of marriage), Arminas and Davros toast to the happy couple, Lily finds some male Halflings to talk to, Bralin finishes his statue, and everyone takes some rest at Jarlwolf.
Lorth Monday May 21st, 2007 7:35:15 AM
Lorth awakes bright and early and gets his gear together. He checks it over once again from habit, then stowes it all away. He then goes down to the common room for some much needed breakfast.
Harvest Monday May 21st, 2007 10:01:58 AM
"It is good that Ivy's family accepts Paladin Florin, Anthos." Harvest stands by the side with Anthos watching with a quiet smile. "I have seen many who would not so readily give their daughter to one of another race."
"Peace be with you. I am Harvest Moon," she introduces herself to the mother of Ivy first. "Please tell us of your travels. I am very interested in stories of travel."
Morning comes soon enough. There is always a smile waking beside Anthos. She rolls into his warmth and lays her head upon his shoulder. Soon will be time for devotions to Alemi. Now, though, is the time for devotions of a different kind.
Bralin Monday May 21st, 2007 10:03:50 AM
By now, Bralin is drinking straight from the pitcher. Arminas calls for a toast, and the dwarf instinctively raises the mug and downs a huge gulp.
After a few minutes, it occurs to him that Florin has asked a question. The dwarf's head rolls over toward the paladin and regards him blankly for a few more moments. He opens his mouth to impart the wisdom of decades of solitude...
"BUUURAAAAP!!"
Nodding sagely at his own advice, Bralin turns back to his drink.
Any Monday May 21st, 2007 10:08:52 AM
After the competition, Any returns to the Inn for a meal and a drink with his friends. Come morning he says,
"I think I should sell the Harp. It is just one more thing to either carry around, or store, and I really do prefer my Lute.
I feel like it is time to move on. There is a part of me that would like to stay here, but it is only a small part. There is too much of the Wold in need of help from what I have seen, and we seem to be part of that group offering some hope to the common folk of the Wold. I don't know what is in store for us, but I doubt it is anything tame."
The last is said with a little chuckle.
Let's get some breakfast, and talk to the others.
Arminas Monday May 21st, 2007 3:20:01 PM
Arminas awakes with a headache and a dry mouth. Grabbing his water skin, he takes a long drink and then looks around to get his bearings. He is in a room, probably at the Inn, but how he got here is a mystery. Looking about, it seems his possessions and gold are safe, so he wasn't mugged and thrown into a room.
The last thing I remember was toasting to Florin and Ivy. I hope I didn't say anything embarrassing, but a memory of speaking of goats tugs at his mind.
Arminas gets dressed, and goes outside. Soon, the clean air clears his head. He calls to Ewan and goes hunting.
Davros Monday May 21st, 2007 3:36:34 PM
Davros eats a light breakfast in his room as he works on some scrolls. The evenings' revelry was enjoyable but there is nothing like writing a few scrolls to waken and invigorate the mind early in the morning.
Malgant Monday May 21st, 2007 5:08:37 PM
Malgant awakes and finds it a bit later than he normally likes to rise. he gets up and goes outside for his morning rituals and prayers. When he returns to the Inn he finds his friends and asks if anyone has heard any more about this magic student
Lily Monday May 21st, 2007 8:36:47 PM
In the morning Lily returns to the common room.
"Mmmmm, I am so hungry this morning. What's to eat?"
She scratches at her head through dishevelled hair as she straightens her dress with her other hand.
"What are we up to today, fellows? I feel that I have the energy to climb a thousand mountains, though, I wouldn't mind waiting to see if..." Lily fills her mouth with breakfast and looks off into the distance.
Florin Jadenth Monday May 21st, 2007 10:47:18 PM
Florin chuckles at Bralin's reply and soon calls it a night after walking Ivy and her mom to their home. Once there he speaks to both of them and smiles as he speaks, "I was hoping tomorrow both of you and Ivy's father and such could come to the place my friends and I are staying. I will be watching for you and thank you for the wonderful evening." Florin smiles to Ivy and gives her a kiss depending anyway.
Come early morning Florin goes about polishing up his mithril breastplate and his shield and other geat as he plans to do this looking like a official paladin of Domi.
With this done Florin takes a bath and prepares himself before strapping on his armor, and his trusty sword Glimmer and walks out, of the room, his shield with the symbol of Domi on it strapped to his back. The only thing he leaves behind is his vizor helmet.
Thinking he goes to speak to a pair of his friends, wanting to get a tad of help with what he has planned.
First he approaches Any, "Any my friend, I need a big favor from you. I have asked Ivy and her family to come here for a speical reason so when they arrive and once their seated here would you be willing to play a nice song for me. Just a nice melody." Florin blushes some at his request for he doesn't explain why but hopes Any will understand his request.
Next Florin moves to Davros, "Davros, this might seem like a waste of magic to most wizards but I need a spot of help from you also. As with Any once Ivy and her parents are seated and Any starts to play could you use some spells to dim the lights, maybe even make the light abit brighter on the balcony area?" (I figured a simple presidigitation spell might do the job but don't know.)
Last he turns to Lily, "Lily, I got a special job for you. I need you to get Ivy and her family to set over here with the group where they will have a good look at the balcony up there. Can you do this for me?"
Florin looks to all the others of the group and is blushing abit now as he speaks to everyone as a whole, "Other then those favors I need just once other. I need you all too try and keep Ivy and her parents eyes off the balcony till Davros and Any start. Thank you and with luck this will turn out to be a very wonderful day indeed."
Once everything is planned and worked out with his friends Florin moves back up to the balcony area and sits in a wood chair up there as he waits and watches for Ivy and her parents to showup, knowing his fortunes the rest of the family will come also to see what Florin has planned.
(OOC:I'll post the rest once I know if this will all work out with the others.)
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