Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Sunday July 1st, 2018 10:15:17 AM
Hmerrin brightens even more when informed his parents and hometown came through unscathed.
The teen accepts his gift from Old Manfri Guy with a grin. "Nice. Thanks!"
pause.
"Now what?"
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Sunday July 1st, 2018 5:02:03 PM
Dušan affixes the totem his belt and let's it hang slightly off kilter, but securely. He continues to give Gimp nearly reverent respect. While he may hold Gargul high in his bekiefs, he was not ready to test the standing of Blood Witches.
In response to Hmerrin, "I think we should head back to Dirt City, help in the restoration and prepare for our next challenge. Seems like there's always another."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday July 1st, 2018 9:28:59 PM
Lornak lets loose his held breathe, closes his eyes and lets his shoulders slump to their natural position as Gimp the Imp departs the group. "Whew." He breathes. He takes a moment to breathe in and out, gathering himself, his mind and his attention to the next surprise.
He moves toward the Manfri. "We fulfilled the task..." He says as he bows deeply and receives his boon gently, caressing it in appropriate reverence. "Many thanks."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 40/54; 9 temp hp; AC:37; Touch 27; FF 31 or 41 , 31, 31 vs Giants - CMD 32 Sunday July 1st, 2018 11:11:28 PM
Toston takes the bag from Manfri thanking him as he does. He opens the bag finding both the gem and the curve blade. He straps the new curve blade to his back and then says, "I need to sell my old curve blade."
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42) Monday July 2nd, 2018 11:53:24 AM
Ethani is so relieved once Gimp leaves that she curls herself around Lornak and gives him a passionate kids.
Slightly surprised by the Manfri, Ethani blushes a bit as she receives the gift. "Thank you so much sir! This is an amazing work of craftsmanship!" Her fingers gently trace the delicately woven grass strands, knowing from her dreams that only the finest craftsmen can weave they material.
Leaning in to Lornak once more, she snuggles into his neck. "There will be much for all of us to do, but I am anxious to return home. "There will be much for us to do, but I am anxious to return home! "
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42) Monday July 2nd, 2018 1:23:41 PM
Ooc: I hate posting from my phone.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 66/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Fatigued] Monday July 2nd, 2018 8:02:48 PM
Asteria laughs as the imp man refuses to answer her questions. She liked his response, it showed humor. And, she didn't need to know that badly. In truth, she didn't want to know about her old family, she had a new one now. Plus, she doesn't need to know what's going on, she's just the barbarian. When the group is transported away, she isn't that upset.
Asteria cheers as the group is given shiny new toys, and eagerly accepts her gift. "Yooo, not bad! Thanks for the stuff! Will I look cool or what now?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday July 2nd, 2018 8:05:04 PM
Lornak is released from Ethani's passionate kiss. "I thought I was finished." He says flatly. His eyes distant as if returning from deep thought. He looks up realizing the gift of his life, the gift in his hand, the gift of Ethani's life. "I thought YOU were finished." He says to her.
He looks over to Dusan. "What exactly did you do to save her?" He asks.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday July 2nd, 2018 8:05:43 PM
Dušan contemplates the ordeals they have been through and takes a moment to process the experience he gained.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday July 2nd, 2018 8:07:20 PM
"I don't think it was me, at least not alone." Dušan replies, "Maybe the Pantheon doesn't think your finished yet, Ethani."
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42) Monday July 2nd, 2018 11:03:27 PM
Ethani looks over at first Lornak and then Dusan, her face furrowing in a frown. She drops her tone to a whisper to avoid upsetting Asteria. "See that's just it... I've been around a lot of battlefield wounds, and well... those wounds were fatal. I knew I was dying. Perhaps you are right Dusan. Perhaps I am meant to accomplish something more before Gargul takes me..."
Ethani runs her fingers through her red hair, noting that she needs to dye it again. "I've been thinking that Dirt City needs a hospital. I know it's crazy, but especially now, the common people need help... Whay do you think?"
Homecoming (DM Cayzle) Monday July 2nd, 2018 11:28:03 PM
Gaffer asks Mahyawu what happens next. The elder chuckles. "Next you go home, and hopefully to a good rest. You have earned it. The road goes on to other adventures after this one ends. What awaits you in your city I know not."
The rest of you offer thanks and appreciation. You start to talk about home. And as if your words were a magic spell, you find yourslef drawn through the planes.
Mahyawu waves as you fade away.
.....
You are back where you started, at the boulder into which you now see three crystal shards embedded. The place has an unusual feel to it, like it is a ... holy place?
Knowledge Religion DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: { You recall when immortals and gods appear in a place, that place may become sacred to them. And the three apparitions of the new Sargrass powers DID appear here ... to you!}
But you hear a soft roar behind you, growing louder. Look! A crowd of Dirt City residents has gathered here! They are ... cheering!
You hear one fellow shout, "These are the heroes! These are the ones who saved Dirt City! And cured the redweed infestation!"
Feel free to interact with the crowd, or not, as you prefer. Yopu make your way home. In the streets, both Above andf Below, people take notice of you.
The inhabitants of Dirt City are nothing if not hard working and self-reliant. And criminal, maybe, some of them, but set that aside for now. Anyway, the houses and the people not in houses have all started to pitch in to clear rubble, prop up buildings, put supports in the tunnels, and get the city back in shape. The work has just begun, and a huge effort is still needed, but the job is underway.
Cicero says to him, "They sure ain't here for their health."
Wil pulls his cloak more tightly around himself feeling a little nervous around the assembled crowd. He isn't sure if his connection to his family's old house would lead to him being recognized considering The Tide's profile seems to be rising these days.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 40/54; 9 temp hp; AC:37; Touch 27; FF 31 or 41 , 31, 31 vs Giants - CMD 32 Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 12:22:49 AM
Toston waves to the crowd and then makes his way to the catacombs entrance and back wearing a new headband.
His first destination is the WLA guildhall for some training as he'd like to find the profession(sailor) skill master in order to become a better sailor.
Toston casts the message spell as he goes whispering to the others where he is headed.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20=8 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 3:08:11 PM
Gaffer moves to the back of the group as the crowds appear before them. So many expectant faces only make him feel nervous.
If he knows of a method he would like to contact his circle, it seems important that they understand what happened, it might be something they want to be involved in.
Beyond that his focus is a a bit less on the city and more on the lands devastated by the meteor and bloodweed. He'd like to spend some time planting new seeds and tending to the animals in the area.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 6:01:38 PM
Lornak is shocked at The Tide's reception. "Well, there goes our anonymity..." He says sarcastically. Being the focus of attention makes him uncomfortable. He keeps his hood up, obscuring his face as much as he can but goes with the flow. He waves and graciously shakes hands as the group moves through the crowd.
Lornak shuffles up to Shale House, tired and sore and feeling quite worn. He expects to see the place teeming with refugees as he enters slowly. While on the lower floor he keeps an eye out for their tenants to see how they have fared. He makes his way up past the Common Room and up to the Receiving Room. Once there he drops his things alongside the window couch.
He stands for a moment and listens for a familiar chime that does not come. Fear grips him for a moment as he rushes onto the balcony finding a familiar ball of fluff teasing a tiny hourglass with its beak. "Oh, thank the gods. "Lornak exclaims. Vin the owl's head cocks its head up to look at her owner. "And how has my First Lady fared through this ordeal?" He walks over to her perch and puts her onto his forearm. He notices while he nuzzles her that the enchanted hourglass that he taught her to turn over with her beak is now cracked, pitted and tarnished. (=Her trick-to turn or flip over a small item.)
"I see not all things made it." He says as he looks over Dirt City's skyline and takes in the "repairs" the citizens have started to combat the devastation. "It is a pity...' He says as he holds her and pets her tiny head. "...but I am glad that you have." He admits. He sets her back down upon her perch. "Now that I have returned, we will take a jaunt to the countryside, I promise.". He then returns inside. He sits on the window couch and looks up at the expanse of the Receiving Room. "I really wish we token that dragons head..." He says and yawns. "...it would have made a great wall mount..."
He has a mind to unpack, to bath, to eat but simply passes out sitting up.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 6:03:12 PM
(OOC link to Shale House if you dont remember. I hope to update it with room assignments and add a few things=Hmerrins woodshop. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15gN3sOs5rL392-4kbZjjNV_hZJUvGfEaXhvgmhFHHE0/edit#gid=0)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+13=14 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 6:37:51 PM
Dušan is shocked by the reception they receive upon returning to Dirt City. Most of their endeavors have been rather clandestine in nature. Sometimes they have had to ally themselves with parties of questionable morals. Being hailed as a hero was a shocking change, but uplifting all the same.
Growing up in Dirt City, Dušan had learned to keep his head down as a survival instinct and understood his friend's discomfort as the crowd grew. Although, since he stood before the Prince's court with a talking courpse, he was quickly realizing anonymity was a depleting commodity. So he takes a brunt of the attention from his friends.
The dishevelled witch probably made for an awkward role model as he raised his arms in triumph and accepted the crowds adoration, but he makes his appreciation genuine and obvious to everyone. His smile reaches from eye to eye and his hand reaches for any hand that reaches for his.
But as he gets deeper into the crowd, he begins to see the toll the disaster has taken on the citizens. As his friends go their separate ways, he stays with the crowd and begins to give aid to those he can. The continual gawker or congratulation makes it hard to fully concentrate (heal d20+13=14 natural 1), but he does what he can and casts his remaining restorative spells and powers on the worst of the injured.
"Look like those shopping lists and errands are going to have to wait till tomorrow." Dušan rolls up his sleeves and spends the rest of the day helping those he can.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 7:26:14 PM
Unlike Dusan, Hmerrin has not lived in Dirt City very long at all. And the wall of cheering citizenry appeals to him quite well, thank you very much.
"Hi everybody!" he calls out, "How's everyone doing?" The young lad makes the rounds, shaking hands, hugging folks, maybe a kiss or two, and generally has himself a good time.
Once the welcome backs are over, Hmerrin makes his way back to Shale House, grabs some carpentry tools, and heads out to help whereever he can.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 66/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Fatigued] Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 10:39:01 PM
Asteria breaks into a grin as soon as she sees the crowd and immediately begins hogging the spotlight. She adores the attention and the recognition they finally are getting for their good deeds. Running headfirst into the crowd, the barbarian begins to bask in the praise, putting on quite the show. "We are The Tide, heroes of this land!" Flexing her sore muscles, she grins and raises a group of children into the air on her arms. After the long and hard battle, it makes her wince slightly, but she still takes as many children as she can carry, lifting them up and down in a show of strength and to entertain. She enjoys and revels in the attention, and stays around for a long time. If any of her companions wish to go unnoticed, she makes sure to keep the focus off of them.
After the revelries, Asteria joins the citizens of Dirt City for any parties that may be occurring around town. If they're the rougher type, she makes sure to keep things from getting out of control. Even with the disaster, she knows that people will still partake in festivities if there is something to celebrate. If not, she helps to rebuild the city in whatever way she can and returns home late.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 40/54; 9 temp hp; AC:37; Touch 27; FF 31 or 41 , 31, 31 vs Giants - CMD 32 Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:34:53 PM
Toston whistles as he makes his way to the WLA.
Wilford Grimly (HP:39/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) - Hugh For Matt d100=44 ; 6d6=17 ; Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:42:19 PM
Wil makes his way to Shale house with the others before deciding on testing out the rod of wonder in a place that is safe to do so. He sets up a straw practice dummy and then activates the rod making sure the area is clear of people who could be aversely impacted.
Good thing the area was clear as a lightning bolt travels in a 70 foot line striking the dummy for 17 damage (Reflex DC 15 for half)
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42) Tuesday July 3rd, 2018 11:50:25 PM
Ethani watches the group's reaction to public adoration with rapt interest. You can tell a lot about someone by how they respond to public attention. She begins to make mental notes about her team mates. It could make a difference in a life or death situation, which seemed to occur frequently in Dirt City.
She grins broadly at Asteria's antics. Playing along, Ethani gives any small children she sees gold coins, knowing it can be the difference between life and death for some families.
Ethani does draw the line once they make their way to the Shale House. There was a time and place for public affection as a hero. Just as there was a time for quiet recuperation. And it was DEFINITELY time for the later!
Valuing Lornak's "alone time", Ethani spends some time in the workshop planning out new wands and potions for what was sure to be their next crisis. She then spends a small time in prayer and meditation before heading up to the room she shares with Lornak.
Changing into a gosimer thin gown, she begins running a warm lavender scented bath, awaiting the arrival of Lornak. Having almost lost her opportunity to express her love to the Surface Drow before, Ethani does not plan on making the same mistake twice.
Homecoming (DM Cayzle) Wednesday July 4th, 2018 10:50:34 AM
Some of the Tide embrace their new reknown. Others still try to keep a low profile. The warm public-facing acts of Hmerrin, Dusan, Asteria, and Ethani -- and to a lesser extent, Toston -- distract the crowd and allow WIl, Gaffer, and Lornak an opportunity to slip away.
In the days and weeks ahead, there is plenty to do. The rebuilding is both physical and emotional. For a change, the leaders of the diverse Houses act for the benefit of Dirt City. The Houses send down word -- for the time being, let it be Above as it has always been Below! Weapons peace-bonded, and no killing or stealing anywhere. The Knives keep the peace as always, but the sight of privateers, pirates and Teeth rebuilding the docks and warehouses, the sight of masked Darts taking care of orphans, is an unusual one.
It's often been said, to the point of cliche that few believed, that the City unites against outsiders. Well, maybe there is something to that. The people unite to rebuild and restore this place.
And right in the heart of it ... the rising Tide? What role do each of you play in this recovery effort? And are those efforts open ... or covert? Perhaps you will even wisely seek out some advice ... or a mentor?
[OOC: It is my intention, friends, that this break allow not just for mere days, but for weeks, maybe a few months, of time elapsing. The damage is great in Dirt City, and will take a huge rebuilding effort. I have not even mentioned the dead, how they will be tended or buried, or if there will be a memorial. And I am not trying to force you into the public eye, but if you wish to have a covert option, it will have to be arranged ... hats of disguise? False identities? For at least some, you will have a public face and a private side. Or will you embrace your role and become one of Dirt City's very few public Hero Groups? Really, there was only one, ever, and after they got known, they left for parts west, especially the Blackbird Lake area.]
Wilford Grimly (HP:39/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday July 4th, 2018 12:27:40 PM
As much as Will wants to stay in the darkness, he is a charismatic fella and takes charge of funeral services for the neighborhood. "A peaceful burial is so important to Gargul, it's a necessity." He says several times while also performing public services. It's exhausting but the best he has ever felt.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday July 4th, 2018 3:03:42 PM
THAT NIGHT
Lornak wakes up to a dim room. He raises his head and looks around to discover he has slept the day away. Now rested he sets about the business that he intended to accomplish before falling asleep. "Sitting up, no less." He says to no one as he stretches. He leans down to his travel gear and hefts the giant badger pelt skinned from their battle with the beasts. He rolls it out upon the floor of the Receiving Room, covering the space in front of the Armory quite nicely. He walks back and forth upon it and each time he does gleans great satisfaction knowing the beast will now always be underfoot.
The next order of business is the alchemy lab. Having finding it empty he notices someone has been in here recently. He grabs what apparatuses he needs and treats Cyolite ore into Aluminum Sulfate, then Chromite ore into Chromium. As he does his mind wanders. His thoughts turn Red. The red of the saargrass, the spilled upon the battlefield, the shock of Ethani's hair. "How appropriate." He says. He wonders where she is and feels guilty for having left her side and passing out. He grabs fresh Madder Root and Elderberry bark and mixes them with the Aluminum Sulfate and Chromium mordents respectively. The result is a lacquer red and silver grey dye. Lornak grabs the bottles and exits. He walks over to his pack and deposits it and his weapons into the armory. "I'll take care of you later." Making his way out he smiles as he traverses the badger pelt.
He makes his way to the room he shares with Ethani. He opens the door silently as not to wake her if she slumbers. Imagine his suprise to find her readying to bathe. "Perfect timing." He says softly. Back lit from a candle, the shadow of her sublime form teases him to release it from inside her gown. "I have gift for you." He says plainly and steps over to her, noting the steam rising from the fresh water she has poured. The steam seems to rise within him as well fore he grabs her body vivaciously, almost uncontrollably and kisses her passionately. He gets himself under control enough to lead her to the bath. He takes her hand gently.
He plays the gentleman and turns his back to her allowing her privacy to disrobe. He in turn takes off his tunic. He sets the two dye bottles within reach. "I always thought you a natural redhead." He says playfully. "It just goes to show how much more we have to learn about each other." He gestures to the bath inviting her to step in. His eyes closed he imagines her slipping off her gown. Once he knows she is in the water he turns back to her. He grabs the sponge, dips it in the water and begins to wash her shoulders, neck and back. "Allow me to soothe your ills and get re-acquainted." He is careful not to get caught stealing a glance at her lithe form and firm muscles.
He eventually leans her head back into a comfortable position and begins to administer red dye to her hair. Doing so he messages her scalp. He runs a comb through her beautiful locks spreading the dye and it's aphrodisiac scent. "There, now we must wait awhile until it takes." He gets up, kisses her gently and moves to the end of the tub. "Dyes tend to be quite noxious, this one seems quite pleasant, do you agree?" He asks nonchalantly. He disrobes and enters the water opposite of her. He begins to sponge his hard chest. "What shall we talk about while we wait?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday July 4th, 2018 4:02:35 PM
THE NEXT DAY
Lornak dons his newly purchased leather clothing, lets out his dyed silver hair and dons his Drow disguise. He feels soiled. He suppresses his disgust with himself for emulating the worst side of his genetic heritage. He wants to spit. The disguise is a far stretch from the imagination visually but couldn't be more of an extreme opposite of his actual personhood. If it allows him to pass the criminal underbelly of this town with ease then it is worthwhile. He heads out into the city.
Upon reaching Three-Bits shop he enters and asks where he can find a vendor that will sell him unsolicited substances in his effort to purchase Drow poison. He pays the appropriate amount for the information and if and when he gets it will travel there.
THE RECOVERY
During the next few months Lornak's effort to help Dirt City consists of finding lost animals, pets and livestock for the citizens of Dirt City. This includes making safari's into caves systems, ruins and into the outlying countrysides and their various environments. Sometimes he does this alone, sometimes with Ethani and sometimes with anyone else inclined to immerse themselves in Survival, Tracking, Hunting or just Nature.
He also seeks out Vorelle at the Free School to ask her help in finding someone to help him become a better swordfighter. He is interested in finding a teacher or mentor within the Twilight Ranger connections but will be happy with anyone that will take him on as a student. Here he begins his training as a Duelist in a effort to make himself more useful in battle.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday July 4th, 2018 6:40:39 PM
The first week, Dušan spends most of his efforts helping the wounded. As the triage is taken care of, he attempts to organize emergency hospitals in various neighborhoods and even attempts to petition the House of Teeth to supply alcohol for antiseptics and any drugs that might have restorative properties, anesthetic or general pain relief and the House of Darts as some medicines are poisons, just in lower doses.
In the evenings, Dušan gathers his coven and attempts to help put the Sage's Guild library back in order. While there he enrolls to be promoted to Associate Sage of Records.
As the hospitals hopefully begin to run themselves, Dušan switches his focus to clean up crews, using his Break cantrip to, well, break debris into more manageable sizes. Over the weeks, Dušan makes no attempt to conceal himself nor does he make a show of helping. He just puts forth honest labor and helps where ever he can.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Wednesday July 4th, 2018 8:46:00 PM
Hmerrin is a carpenter by trade, and a do-gooder by heart.
He immediately offers his skills to the rebuilding of the nearby homes and stores, and then moves out from there. The lad doesn't broadcast his membership in the Tide, but makes no effort to hide it either. The one security measure he does take is with his name, going by The Kid as he makes his rounds.
Thursday July 5th, 2018 12:29:31 AM
(Profession Sailor:30) (Disguise:7) Toston spends his time helping to rebuild Dirt City in a few ways. Keeping a low profile and wearing his more nondescript clothes (grey and black outfit) he helps out cewing and repairing ships as needed insisting any payment offered for his services be donated instead to one of the more reputable rebuilding efforts that sprung up in the wake of tragedy.
He also sometimes goes out on patrol of the local neighborhood near Shale House to help "Keep The Peace" in the area they control dressed as his Golden Wyrmling alter ego.
(OOC: I don't have a laptop at the moment as my personal one is in storage and the job I'm leaving while still paying me through my notice date has me being done working since yesterday so I no longer have a work laptop. I need my wife to help me get my laptop from storage and seeing as how I suddenly have a wider window to get things from storage she's dragging her feet. Hopefully I will have it by Friday as I prefer to make posts using a computer and it is nearly impossible to work with Mitch on DM posts using phone)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=19 ; Thursday July 5th, 2018 1:44:25 AM
(OOC I forgot to roll my disguise check. Lornak has a +2 from a remaining disguise kit(one charge left) d20=19 +2 =21)
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42) d20+11=17 ; d20+5=13 ; Thursday July 5th, 2018 9:14:03 AM
"That night" Ethani relaxes into the bath and almost quite literally melts at Lornak's tender ministrations to her hair. Passion builds within her to the breaking point, and she joyfully joins in the altogether too close embraces and kisses. Sighing at his chivalrous ways, Ethani begins to rub Lornak's feet as he enters the tub and brings up a topic that she's meant too for quite some time now.
"Lornak, my love, why do we play this game? I desire you. You desire me. There is no shame in releasing our physical passion. We are both consenting adults." Ethani tenderly touches the new scar on her chest just below her left breast. The one that should have cost her her life. "And we are learning that life is not promised in our line of work. Why do you hesitate my love?"
Ethani does not force Lornak into the conversation, but she does look forward to future baths and more discussion of their future plans.
The now Ethani splits her time equally between crafting a Cure Moderate Wounds Wand (Spellcraft=17...woohoo!) and working at the Temple of Waard healing the sick and injured. She makes no effort to hide her identity, as she sticks out pretty much like a sore thumb, what with the blue skin and the red hair. She does, however, work very hard at building a good working relationship with the priests (Diplomacy=13). She gently inquires into the healing needs of the community, and offers her services to whenever she can.
Returning home one evening, Ethani meets Lornak at the front door of the Shale House and quickly snatches him up, walking him down a side alley. "Lornak, I've got a great idea, and I need your help. See, I've noticed that since you and I have become so close, Asteria's been a bit lonely. I was down in the market the other day and I found this little guy wandering around, lost..." Pulling her cloak back, Ethani produces a tiny puppy with brown and black markings and HUGE feet. "I was wondering if you can help train it to be a guard dog for Asteria..."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:07:59 AM
Suddenly finding lots of times on his hands Gaffer feels somewhat at a loss. Most of all he wishes to travel back to Culverwood and visit his circle. He feels a responsibility to make sure that they know what has happened, and to find out what he should be doing now.
But wondering the city and seeing everyone come together, working so hard to rebuild, he finds it hard to leave. He spends his time travelling the city and giving aid to some of the more difficult tasks. Lending his strength as a bear, or ability to fly as a hawk, he uses his scent abilities in some forms to help look for any more trapped survivors, and plants seeds and grasses in some areas he feels could be brightened up by the greenery. A simple letter to an old companion at the circle will suffice (or the most appropriate way to speak to them.)
He does not hold back on using his magic, he does not make an intense effort to hide his identity, but it is quickly obvious that when people do recognize him, he does not know how to respond to their attention.
He makes an effort to join each of the others for a day where he can. Healing in the temple with Ethani, or skimming over the waves alongside Toston. He tries to get to know them a little better know them a little better now they need not rush off anywhere.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday July 5th, 2018 4:01:33 PM
Dušan attempts to welcome Gaffer if he’s joined for the day and frees up a few nights for drinks or comeradery at Tombo’s inviting the rest of the Tide for some much needed revery.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday July 5th, 2018 4:30:24 PM
"That Night"
His eyes meet hers earnestly as she speaks of desire. After all, the toiletry and conversation is just a way to distract her, work her up. It seems to have worked too well as he can clearly sense the frustration within her. "Fret no longer, my love. I am yours." He says answering her comments about shame. His thoughts momentarily move to the trident tattoo inscribed under his left pectoral muscle. Its center tine covering his heart in a way that seems to pierce it. "I am here." He says.
Ethani's focus on the mortal wound makes him ruminate further the seriousness and permanence of their bond. The irony in where it is located. He would not have it any other way. "Do with me what you will." He says watching as her comment about consent falls off as his lips press upon the wound that would have shed her lifesblood. He slides up to meet her, consciously aware of the feeling of his chest pressing onto hers. He feels her body tremble beneath him. He kisses her passionately, yin and yang finally joining as one. He freely gives into his desires with reckless abandon.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+6=26 ; d20+6=15 ; Thursday July 5th, 2018 9:03:58 PM
It would be my pleasure." Lornak says to Ethani about training the puppy. "If I train it for a General Purpose it will only be good at that set of tricks. Are you sure you want it to be a guard dog? Also, do you or Asteria want to be involved in its training?" Lornak spends the "down time" teaching the pup daily(over the course of 4 weeks). Handle Animal d20=26, nat 20, 15 to confirm General Purpose: Guarding
Lornak makes time with the group in their festivities at Tombo's He is sure to order rounds for Dusan(for saving Ethani's life) and Gaffer(To welcome him into the group and get to know him):
"Oh, my Gods!" Lornak says slightly tipsy to Dusan. "You were bleeding out your eyes!
"When you transform, does the resulting animal have to maintain equal mass?" He asks Gaffer curiously.
"I commend you for presiding over the souls that have been lost in Dirt City, my friend." He says to Wil "It is a noble effort."
"You should look in on Ms. Culpepper while its quite, Kid." He coyly says to Hmerrin. "When you have a moment we should also set up your wood shop in the anteroom opposite the Alchemical Lab."
"And since when do you have the ability to summon Elementals?!" He asks Ethani.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday July 5th, 2018 9:39:02 PM
oops, and Toston!
"Toston my man" Lorank says nudging Toston's shoulder. "I put on of the giant badger pelts down in the Receiving room for posterity. It is up to you what you want to do with the other."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:43:44 PM
Toston says to the others regarding the dragon, "I'm honestly not offended. What we slew was Chromatic and I'm Metallic. I called it cousin in battle in order to get under it's skin as it were. For a spell caster I am very hard to hit so I thought it prudent that the dragon try to focus it's ire on me."
To Lornak in particular he says,"As for taxadermatogical trophies if you are making them, them maybe you can do something with the rapke claw and fang I pocketed?"
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:44:33 PM
Asteria finds the sudden downtime to be somewhat disorientating. With little to no purpose, she spends most of her time helping to rebuild the city, lending her great strength wherever it is needed. She sees no use to attempt to keep her identity concealed, so she proudly lets the citizens know that she and her group are here to help.
Seeing a number of children on the street becomes concerning after a while, and the barbarian does her best to help them. She spends her days looking after the little ones, trying to find homes for them and keep them out of the street. If any are interested, she also teaches them how to fight and protect themselves. It's better that than let them learn on their own, or worse, learn the hard way. If need be, she stays out all night helping to repair the city and stay with the children.
In her time spent with the group, she mostly stays around Ethani, following her like a lost puppy or a duckling. She finds it boring and mostly sleeps unless she can do something, but she enjoys it. Sadly, she sees that Ethani prefers alone time with Lornak, so that crosses that out.
Instead, the barbarian hangs out with the others in the group, namely trying to get to know Gaffer better. It felt like she had only just returned, and suddenly he was there. Then, there was little time to talk during their adventure. She invites him for drinks at a local bar, if the druid is down for it. Over the course of the night, she makes sure to keep the laughs and the drinks going, enjoying getting to know him better. She talks about her past and the present, skipping over her less... favorable parts of her past. Namely the part when she broke the chieftain's son's arm. Okay, maybe she mentions it quickly, but she doesn't focus on it. She takes some pride in it but knows better than to go into detail. Regardless, she makes sure to probe the druid for personal information; where he's from, his hopes and aspirations, anything he's willing to talk about. "If we're going to work with each other, we have to trust each other! What better than to learn about each other? I mean, we could do trust activities, but I doubt you'd like my version."
Homecoming (DM Cayzle) Thursday July 5th, 2018 11:45:08 PM
Over the next few weeks ...
Lornak and Ethani move their relationship to a new level. Are those wedding bells we hear ringing in the near future?
Ethani also keeps busy crafting a wand and aiding the clerics of Wardd, where her personality as well as her generosity wins her several friends. She meets with a hero of Dirt City, Vorelle of Blackbird Lake, who offers good advice.
Funny, Lornak too visits Vorelle ... does she realize that the two are an item? But Lornak is reluctant to deal with the poison merchants of Dirt City, who would likely overcharge him for a rare poison like the one he seeks. Plus the taste in his mouth is foul. He can don his disguise and pursue this route if he likes, but Wil's story of the Twilight Ranger that he's met may well remind Lornak of the loose network of Twilight Rangers in Dirt City, beginning with Vorelle, the first of all the Twilight Rangers. Indeed, Lornak seeks her out for advice on learning a different fighting style. Maybe the Twilight Rangers can help him find the poison he seeks, if he is willing to seek it without a disguise ...
Lornak and Ethani also work together on a special gift for a special person ...
Wil keeps busy with his Gargulite ministry. He finds that the people he meets are grateful for his aid, and that they take comfort from his prayers and words -- he finds other Eyes of Gargul, and enjoys a comraderie with them. He also meets a Twilight Ranger / Undead Hunter who is making sure that nothing rises among the ruins. Eventually, the gruesome but necessary work comes to a close. There is talk of setting up a memorial to the dead ... is Wil interested in that? Certainly, Lornak's training in one-handed melee is not a problem. [OOC: Note the Wold House Rule for duelists ... since we do not use initiative, the Improved reaction abilities are replaced with Uncanny Dodge and Improved Uncanny Dodge.]
Dušan works hard with the healers and the rebuilders. His coven is busy with the archives. The very few other scholars in Dirt City make known their gratitude for his efforts.
Hmerrin too is busy with the rebuilding, and his matter-of-fact humility earns him more fans than maybe he knows.
Toston keeps an even lower profile, and certainly people are too busy to bother inquiring about identities. One thing Dirt City retains, even in an emergency, is respect for a person's privacy.
Gaffer uses his magic quite visibly to aid the rebuilding, and is likely the member of the Tide who stands out the most. He "outs" several of his friends by seeking them out to help their labors. Over the next couple weeks, the idea of a hero group devoted to Dirt City solidifies among the people. Gaffer sends word via a merchant train to the Emerald Kingdom to his Culverwoodian circle of druids. Word should come back soon ... ish.
Asteria is a bit more quiet than usual in these weeks, keeping a low profile and spending time with children and her friends.
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42) Friday July 6th, 2018 12:02:59 PM
"That Night..and many more after"
Emotions surge through her like water pent up behind a dam wall as Lornak consents. Months of pent up desire come crashing into Lornak as Ethani drops her self control like a worthless rag. Rolling, tumbling...the waves crash one after another, threatening to drown Lornak within the sea-elf's physical desire. Words become useless, meaningless trivial things as she loses herself to fulfilling the desires that had been smoldering for so long now. Though she was not by any stretch an athletic person, Ethani is quite sure in her prowess as a lover and she is unashamed to show Lornak on this night...and on every night thereafter.
As the flames dies down into embers, Ethani relaxes in Lornak's arms, her fingers delicately tracing his new trident tattoo. Her mind filed with a vision of the future to come with her soul mate. Soul mate...how strange that she, the hardened combat medic should come to think of him like that. Ethani of all people understood that all people had physical needs...it was a basic fundamental of life. But this. This relationship she had developed with Lornak went far beyond hormones. No, this was something different...something almost reverent. More akin to the relationship she had with Alemi. She cannot imagine a life without Lornak by her side and at her back. Not for the first time, she wonders how Lornak would feel about marriage. A little frightened that she might scare him off by mentioning it now of all times, Ethani keeps the thought to herself. For now, she is content to lie next to him, listening to the reassuring rhythmic beat of his heart as she dozes.
"The now...with the widdle puppy" Ethani grins as Lornak agrees and begins to train the puppy. She helps with the basic care for the animal, but leaves the actual training to Lornak, trusting his expertise.
"Let's wait until he's a little trained before we bring Asteria in...I want to surprise her." Ethani says mischievously.
Time goes by quickly, and soon Lornak lets her know that the puppy has finished his beginning training. Literally beaming with excitement, Ethani bounds down to the common area with Lornak in tow. As soon as Asteria arrives, Ethani makes her sit down and close her eyes. "So, Lornak and I noticed that you seem a little lonely...so, I thought maybe you could take care of this little guy..." Ethani gently places the puppy in Asteria's lap. "He doesn't have a family..do you think you can take care of him?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 Friday July 6th, 2018 8:07:06 PM
Toston wanders over to the Crescent Moons Trading Company main office to check up on Madri and Boggs.
He then swings by the dock to see what his former employer Paul Fisher is up to.
After that he visits with the merchants they helped what seems like a long time ago at clover way.
He also follows up with Brother Ethorne and the caravaneers they traveled to Acid City with.
He does all this just to check to see how they are doing.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Friday July 6th, 2018 8:13:11 PM
Hmerrin merely grins at Lornak's suggestion that he visit with Sunny. "And who says I haven't?" he replies with a wink.
The teen does take a bit of time to set up a woodshop in Shale House. Having a spot to get work done will be helpful in, well, getting work done.
After that, its back out on the streets. Rebuilding a city means a lot of woodworking, and Hmerrin possesses both the skill and stamina needed. He keeps at his work.
Wilford Grimly (HP:39/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday July 6th, 2018 9:15:26 PM
Will dreams of other things as the ceremonies drag on. "I was semi ineffective during fights," he thinks. "There has to be something else I can do?" After the final service of the night Will speaks to his mother but Cicero picked up and began to run on about his fighting style and improvements." Will stopped him abruptly with a shout causing a few that had not left to turn around. "Mother, please help me?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday July 6th, 2018 10:34:36 PM
THAT NIGHT
Lornak worships Ethani like a pilgrim after a long strident journey to meet ones God. When his adoration comes to a close he finds himself arm in arm with the Sea Elf that has stolen his heart and he also finds that he is completely untroubled by the fact. He idly brings up his reactions to her leaving him without word. More to just clear the air than chastise her. How could he now that she is here before him.
Lornak "I dreamed that night that we consummated our relationship." His hands causes ripples in the water, now growing cold. "When I woke, I knew that even if you never returned to me, if you had legitimately walked away from and "us," even if you had met Gargul, that what I felt for you was worthy of remembrance. So I needled this;" He fingers the trident tattoo that climbs his abdominal muscles and whose head pricks his left Pectoral. "Can you imagine my elation when you came walking across the plain?" He lays his hand back into the water. "I wanted to whisk you away with me far FAR from the rumblings of Dirt City." He kisses her forehead. "I am so grateful for the time we have."
...and many more after.
Lornak sits alone at the barstool of Tombo's. It is late night or early morning, he doe not know which. His clothes are tattered and torn. His hair tossed and disheveled. Are those claw marks? He milks a Tall Ale. : "Have you ever made love to fierce warrior woman?" he asks rhetorically to the bartender. "Afterwords, wrestling a feral Moon-Beast seems trite..."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Friday July 6th, 2018 10:35:13 PM
Lornak stumbles in from another failed attempt to acquire Drow Poison. "What am I doing wrong?" He asks members of The Tide in Shale House. "I dyed my hair silver to match their natural color, I dressed in all leathers, I've even made sure I'm of dour demeanor when in the City Below. I have the natural skin coloring! I must have lost my edge!"
He pauses and pinches the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger. "Wil, my boy. I would like to meet this Twilight Ranger that you've been palling around with for your Eulogies. Maybe HE could help me find some?!" He questions and then storms off to change clothing and dye his hair color.
A few days later Lornak finds himself at the free school to see if Vorelle has found anyone in the Twilight Ranger network to train him in the fine art of fencing. While there he mentions his frustration with finding Drow Poison and asks if she knows of anyone that may help him acquire some. "Lady Vorelle, have you contacted anyone to help train me? Your connections to the Twilight Rangers is far more vast than I being that I have only been one a year or so. What have you found?"
He begins to train by himself. He swings and leaps and jabs and ripostes. He THINKS he is doing it right but does not know for sure. He stops a moment as his thoughts catch up to him, dropping his sword arm ans slumping his shoulders. He looks up and sighs; "And would you know anyone that can sell me Drow Poison?!"
(OOC I was going to ask about the initiative thing, thank you for the clarification!)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday July 6th, 2018 11:50:17 PM
Dušan continues his aid to the city and as the city comes back together spends more time at Tombo’s.
(OOC: Sorry for the short post. Today got away from me. I’ll try to get my shopping done this weekend.)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Saturday July 7th, 2018 7:29:48 AM
Gaffer is warmed by the welcome he receives each time he joins one of the Tide for a day. Though he feels guilty for any extra attention he brings them, and stays away if it seems prudent for now. In the bar with Asteria he agrees that it is high time they get to know each other, he listens eagerly to her stories. He notes both the caution and tinge of pride as she mentions the chieftain and is curious to know more but wary to ask. He explains that he himself is from Dirt City years ago, but left after some... familial disagreements. He glosses over the time in the middle before admitting that his greatest dream is to fly over the entire wold. He had been preparing to go on such a journey, and coming back to say a farewell to Dirt City, but well here we are. He missed the city more than he wanted to admit, and it is still his home.
He enjoys time spent with Dusan and Toston at Tombo's and does his best to integrate with the party in the evenings.
He discusses with everyone their plans now, aside from rebuilding the city, and mentions that a trip to the Emerald Kingdom had been on his mind.
Homecoming (DM Cayzle) Sunday July 8th, 2018 3:11:48 PM
A few months pass by, as life in Dirt City returns slowly to some kind of normality ...
Ethani and Lornak are busy with each other ... and with training a puppy for Asteria.
Toston spends some time checking up on friends and contacts. Your tenants, Sunny, Tom, and Mazea, say that the building, being newly renovated, was okay through the earth shakings. Business has been good, actually. You get a vibe from Sunny that she is a little amazed to discover that her landlords are heroes! Toston cannot find Paul Fisher or Brother Ethorne, but given the tumult, that is not surprising.
At the Crescent Moons Trading Company -- which did suffer structural damage ... repairs are under way -- Madri hustles Toston off to one side, whisking him into a private area. "Why didn't you send a message or use a drop?" she whispers. "You can't be seen coming here. People will make connections!" She says Abel will arrange for a meet another time. That time comes, and for once Abel does not give you all a task. He says that their pay has gone to keeping the Shale House and the tenants safe, although carefully, mostly by sending trade that way and paying for some extra surveillance. He is actually busy with recovery efforts, and he hints that a re-evaluation of the party's role is needed, eventually, given your careless notoriety!
Speaking of Shale House and goings-on there, Hmerrin completes his woodshop and begins some projects. Maybe there are lunchtime meals with Sunny at Tom's tavern. [OOC: Is that the Buttering Ram, or is that somewhere else? So many taverns!]
Wil considers personal improvements and trains hard to develop his skills.
Lornak, when not busy, eventually does find a source for drow poison, thanks to his twilight ranger contacts, and manages to acquire doses at 80 gold per dose. How many doses? Roll a Gather Info check and a Knowledge (Local) check. Add the results together and divide by 5 (round down). You can buy up to that many doses. DROW POISON - Fort Save DC 13. If initial save fails, unconsciousness for 1 minute; After one minute, save again, and a second failure causes unconsciousness for 2d4 hours. Multiple doses against the same target increase the DC by +2 per extra dose, but one successful save cures all poisons.
Dušan aids the city in reconstruction, and his quiet willingness to work hard for others does not go unnoticed. Most people respect his clear wish for privacy and do not pester him, but one young man asks for his autograph (perception DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {He is hoping you do not notice that he is asking you to co-sign a loan.}). And an old man whose house Dušan helps to rebuild gives Dušan the gift of a masterwork dagger.
Gaffer and Asteria get to know one another better. And of course, Asteria has her new puppy! But she is quiet, and seems to need some time to herself. Actually, Gaffer, as the "new guy," spends time getting to know his new friends better. And he mentions his wish to visit the Emerald Kingdom and see more of the Wold.
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As we close this module and crossover, I want to commend you all for great play and excellent posting. There was even a comment on it in the Sherriff reporting thread. As a reward for improved posting, all PCs gain an ...
Anything Potion: This magical drink duplicates any beneficial spell of level 0-2 that targets a creature or self. The caster level is the drinker's character level.
In addition to the hero point that every PC has already gained, I have the following special awards: A hero point to Gaffer for his effectiveness in slaying a dragon. A hero point to Ethani for acting as a human shield with her remarkably effective magic, as well as for dying rather than fleeing when that magic ended. A hero point to Asteria for bucking the group and voting for the mutator image! Sometimes bravery appears out of battle! Two hero points to Wil, for jumping first into the Manfri portal, and for fighting the giants when everyone else ran back to deal with the dragon. A hero point to Lornak for bravery fighting the crater hounds.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+8=11 ; d20+9=28 ; Sunday July 8th, 2018 8:19:27 PM
Lornaks search for Drow Poison brings him nothing but frustration. His Twilight Ranger contacts manage to find him 7 doses. He thanks thanks them profusely but he is at a loss as to how useful they will actually be to the group in battle. Gather Information Diplomacy d20=11 + Knowledge(Local) d20=28 = 39/5=7
While participating in the transactrion he may have overheard Vorelle speak of a potential Dueling mentor for him in passing. Yet, he did not quite catch his/her name... He is, however, still eager for their knowledge.
"Doses." He says to Dusan when they find themselves in the Alchemical Lab "It does not seem a reliable resource." Looking as his 560 gold purchase in the light; "How hard can this stuff be to come by?!" He holds it way from his face. "Last time I saw it used, on US no less, the stuff was oozing off the bolts they were throwing!" he says with particular vile on the word oozing.
He hands the vial to Dusan; "What do you make of it?" (Craft (Alchemy) take 10 to help another.
[Cayzle comments OOC: How it works: You apply one dose to an arrow or a weapon, and when it hits, the poison enters the injury and forces a save. When you apply it, there is a 5% chance of poisoning yourself, though that does not waste a dose. You can apply the poison any time, even at the start of a day.]
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Sunday July 8th, 2018 8:45:45 PM
(OOC Thank you. Updating Header from leveling to 8)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 Monday July 9th, 2018 2:39:25 AM
Toston wonders what will become of the Tide if they can't keep their affiliation with the Crescent Moons Trading Company.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+8=18 ; Monday July 9th, 2018 7:14:20 PM
"I'll do you one better," Dušan says with a chuckle as he realizes the young man is trying to pull a fast one on him (Perception d20+8=18). He pulls out his research manual, tears out a leaf from the back of the book and copies a sketch of the Bloodgrass from his time in the Sargrass. Signing this sketch with a flourish he offers to the man a knowing grin. Who knows. Maybe he can even find a scholar who might be willing to buy the sketch from him.
Dušan is later truly humbled by the gift given in earnest. He tries to return, "No, I couldn't. Thank you, certainly, but that's not why I'm here."
After seeing the Old Man would not take no for an answer, he realizes the dagger at his belt is the same he's carried since childhood and maybe has not been cared for as properly as should have. Finally accepting, Dušan thanks the man and offers his services in medicine if he should ever need them.
Returning to Shale House, Dušan settles in to relax as Lornak brings him a sample of the Drow's Poison. "Let's take a look," he says holding it up to a candle before pulling out his cauldron. "Johnathan, what do you think we can make of this? Can we reproduce it?"
(OOC: Take 10 Craft Alchemy + 16 + 2 Spirit Cauldron +2 Lornak Aid Another = 30)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Monday July 9th, 2018 7:34:47 PM
All of the time Lornak has spent with Ethani and the group makes him realize how long it has been since he has actually felt wonder. Everything feels new and fresh. In many ways they actually are. Yet, his feelings of isolation and acts of remoteness wane a bit. He enjoys his time at Shale House, out on the countryside and making new friends and allies. Lornak listens to Gaffer tell the tale of his past and is interested in hearing more about Emerald Kingdom. It is one location he has not been too.
He knows all of it it will not last. Just thinking about Crescent Moon Trading Company and hearing their complaints about The Tide steers him toward brooding but it is only temporary. Lornak is not a fan of The Tide's notoriety any more than Boggs. He, in particular, does not need the limelight. However, he knows the man will want to meet with them soon. He is sure it will be at the most inconvenient time. Is that not how it always is? Lornak readies the Alarm spell and will cast it If Boggs comes calling for The Tide while they are at Shale House.
He also readies Delay Poison in case he needs to try out the Drow Poison he has acquired.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+10=28 ; Monday July 9th, 2018 7:39:01 PM
Having spent many days hard and work and getting to know the others, Gaffer looks for some time to himself. He travels the city and searches for what seeds and plants he can find, before taking them to the area the crystal landed. Spending a few days camped out there if it is safe, he begins to plant new life. He does his best to choose flowers of colors over than red, that will grow in the climate of the area. Hoping to rid the place of any barren feeling that remains. (Nature? : 28)
He spends some time in meditation before the crystals that remain, and calms himself as he dwells on their adventure. He realizes mistakes he made in using his spells, especially in the final fight, and guilt nags at him knowing that he could of better protected his allies, but he does his best to accept it, and learn from it.
On his return he speaks to the others once more, and asks if anyone has anything urgent they need to do.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Monday July 9th, 2018 8:06:20 PM
Returning from checking in on Sunny and a quick bite at ... Tombo's? (couldn't find a name), Hmerrin enters as the talk goes to the CMTC and their reservations.
He waves a dismissive hand. "Whatever. We've got our own place and our own funds and the whole city shrekin' loves us. We've probably outgrown them."
"Besides, you know perfectly well that if they, or the Houses, or anyone else 'round here decides they need help with something, they'll find a way to come tiptoing around."
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