Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Wednesday July 6th, 2022 11:35:07 PM "They're already seen as the leaders of the people and a lot of people already look up to them" Ash explains "Murzush even used to lead all the orcs here in one way or another I think. Someone has to make decisions whether we're here or not. It should probably be those that are already seen as the leaders"
"Like I said, we can worry about elections or whatnot in the future. For now, the town needs stability and direction, and that means having people they can go to for help."
Ash doesn't expect any objections from the rest of Freedom's Landing. Everyone knows these people already and go to them for aid when needed.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Thursday July 7th, 2022 4:34:29 AM
Sahabiel shakes her head at Ash. "I think ya misunderstand me, Ash, so I must have been too subtle in my pointing out the issue. What I question is not the legitimacy of these people whose meetings in effect already are the very council ya would form. Far from it, I think it is a good idea and I believe that we should propose in the next community meeting to put a few things on the books about it. But what I question, if ya were thinking of just decreeing this council formally into existence, is whether the founding charter ya got when Karri's council voted to let ya and the refugees settle this corner of the land somehow gave ya the right of kings, to just decide for everyone what their governing system is going to be? If the council's future legitimacy is to belong to itself, then a formal council must be brought into being by decision of the informal council that is its direct predecessor. We can propose it, and we can advocate for it, but the first precedent of the council can't be that ya went over all of its members' heads to establish it, right?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Thursday July 7th, 2022 5:45:56 AM
Panzer packed his gear and made ready to head to Karri when it was time for them to return and give thier formal statements/ He waited patiently for the others so that they could hit the road together.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Thursday July 7th, 2022 7:51:51 AM "I'm not talking about overthrowing the local government, Sahabiel. The Council of Karri has bigger things to concern themselves with than us deciding whether we build an inn or getting permission for a grove. How we manage this settlement is up to us. Call it a council, a committee, a leadership group, or anything else. Someone has to lead the town and make decisions about how it is run. How we do it is up to us. So, yes, of course we can formally decree leaders. We don't need permission to do that."
Ash goes looking for those senior people to let them know of her idea and get them on board before the group heads off again. There's no telling how long they'll be away this time and she wants to make sure the settlement is in good hands.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Thursday July 7th, 2022 9:33:07 AM
(ooc: I am not sure how many times you can misunderstand what Sahabiel is telling Ash, but let's take this OOC to email because I am not dedicating another day's in-character post to this.)
DM Kathy Thursday July 7th, 2022 12:12:55 PM Sahabiel continues working on her leshys and on the tree that will become her home.
Ash visits the townsfolk and helps ensure they will be ready for winter. She suggests a Town Council.
Sahabiel agrees, but suggests the townsfolk choose their own leadership.
Panzer realizes that the crafters in town can probably solve many of his furniture problems, and speaks to them about it. Several crafters agree to build furniture--for Panzer and also for other townsfolk, since everybody is going to need at least a few things.
Zazu, rather than building his own home, wants to make sure that there will always be a place for him and Boyo at the inn. There will be, once it is built.
Zazu and Naithi leave little gifts at the edge of the Culverwood. Most times, the gifts are still there the next day, but sometimes they are gone.
Beech works on his spells.
Lothlo checks to ensure that everyone is getting a home who wants one. It seems to be going well. Another week or so, and everyone will have a place.
So you set out for Karri, giving yourselves plenty of time to get there and get sorted and cleaned up before your testimony is required. You check into the Elder Treant Inn, where Zazu finds two messages waiting for him. One is from Ena, with a letter of introduction to a local builder who can help with a kiln. The other is from Rhys Featherbrook, thanking you for the generous gift.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Thursday July 7th, 2022 2:29:48 PM OOC: I could swear I posted yesterday ... although Covid has been eating brain cells I think
Nightingale will be cleaning up her cottage ... once she can cast Plant Growth, she'll find wildflowers to plant on her house and then use the spell to enhance them, so that butterflies and bees will come visit
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Thursday July 7th, 2022 7:02:00 PM
As the party makes its arrival once more in Karri, Sahabiel is already buying some of the street foods she enjoyed last time before the party even makes it all the way to their usual inn.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Thursday July 7th, 2022 8:04:08 PM
Beech, enjoys the trip, he is making house plans and layout in his head while the travel...
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Thursday July 7th, 2022 9:44:37 PM I'm going to make a quick trip to the WLA. I don't have any more training I need to do, but they are one of the best sources of information in the Wold, they likely can fill us in on what has been occurring since we left.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 Thursday July 7th, 2022 11:17:44 PM
Naithi runs to the Catacombs to pick up her previously ordered items (The order just closed the week) and then goes to the WLA to train so they Camalayas can get used to get new armor
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Friday July 8th, 2022 5:27:55 AM
Ash has a look at the drinks on display behind the bar at the inn. She's specifically looking to see if they ended up buying any of that halfling brandy after all.
She has no other business to conduct, so is happy to sit in the tavern and people watch. Of course, she is also going to enjoy a good meal too!
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Friday July 8th, 2022 6:59:25 AM
Panzer drops his nonessential gear off at the Inn and heads out to see Galen and find out what has been going on in Karri since last he was there.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Friday July 8th, 2022 1:27:40 PM
Nightingale will follow Sahabiel around and try the food she is buying. Nightingale will also people watch, looking for anyone that might stand out, especially since the last time the party was in town they took out a group of bad guys.
DM Kathy Friday July 8th, 2022 3:03:31 PM
In Karri, Sahabiel again samples some of the street food, this time with Nightingale tagging along.
Others run errands--Lothlo to the WLA, Naithi to the catacombs, and Panzer to talk to Galen. You find him very busy, and although he's glad to see you, he doesn't have a lot of time to talk. He an Naralyn are just on their way to give their own testimony.
Beech makes plans for his house.
The next day, you give your testimony. It's no kind of activity for adventurers. There you are, sitting in a room, not a combat in sight, trying to tell the story of what happened and constantly being interrupted by questions from various advocates. It is a relief when you finally break for lunch.
You are passing through a market, walking toward one of Sahabiel's favorite food stands, when you see a young elf boy with a basket of kittens. Each kitten has a colorful ribbon tied around its neck in a bow. The boy is calling out to passers-by in Elven. Highlight to display spoiler: {"Kittens! Nice, well-behaved kittens free to a good home! You sir, would you like a kitten?"}
A few passers-by pause and look in the basket but so far nobody has shown an interest in the kittens.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Friday July 8th, 2022 4:12:22 PM
Nightingale will call out to the boy in Elven, "Bring them here young man, let's see what you have got there."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Friday July 8th, 2022 5:51:03 PM
Under her tough appearance, Sahabiel has as big a soft spot for kittens wearing ribbons as anyone - and it crosses her mind that a good mouser would be a boon to her new home. With a kind smile to the boy she responds, <"That they are well-behaved I will believe, if they let you tie these ribbons on them. Are they all from the cat of your house? I actually might have a place for one in my new home...">
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+5=24 ; d20+14=34 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 9:02:44 PM
Lothlo sees people taking and interest in the kittens. Perhaps the trial has him a little on edge, he always had a healthy paranoia when it came to the Thieves Guild and he's just spent the morning retelling all the reasons why that concern was well founded. He doesn't have any reason to think anything is up, but he does try to read the scenario to make sure it's exactly what it appears, and that there isn't something strange going on.
Sense Motive = 24 Perception = 34 (nat 20st)
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 d20+4=21 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+4=17 ; Friday July 8th, 2022 10:58:04 PM "The boy is giving kittens away" Ash explains to those that don't speak elvish.
She raises her hand in greeting as she approaches the lad. "Hi! I'm Ash. Awww. Kittens". She looks to see if the boy has any black ones and reaches out to give it a scratch behind the ears. Ash doesn't have any animals like the others in the party and it would be nice to have that sort of companionship. "Any particular reason you're giving them away?"
Ash reaches into her coin purse and takes out a gold coin. "What's your name, lad? I might need someone to care for her until it's time for me to leave Karri. Would you be able to do that for me?"
----------------- Checks to work out the health of the kittens. Not sure what would work... Handle Animal: 21 Knowl nature: 27 Heal: 17
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Saturday July 9th, 2022 12:01:45 AM
Zazu sends notes to Ena thanking her and to Master Rhys recommending the Goodsongs merchant clan.
While the rest of the party is playing with kittens, Zazu visits the brickworks expert that was recommended. The elf engages in a deep conversation about what it would take to get a brickworks and pottery business started.
Zazu also asks around the usual suspects for news or word about Greenmage Nelly.
Zazu is careful to stay mounted at all times and to rejoin the party as soon as possible.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+13=16 ; Monday July 11th, 2022 1:29:03 PM
Naithi waits until the situation is explained to her and examine the cats to determine their breed and any training they may have. If no one finds anything suspicious (Lothlo) and both Camalayas and Fizzgig like one of the kittens she will offer to adopt one.
Handle animal= 16
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Monday July 11th, 2022 3:33:57 PM
Nightingale enjoys playing with the soft, ball of fur
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character Monday July 11th, 2022 4:28:57 PM
Beech thinks to himself, *Just what we need, a herd of mess making kittens that will grow up and self reproduce....* He doesn't say anything out loud, because he sees others are over joyed at them...
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet Monday July 11th, 2022 5:22:00 PM
Panzer looks the kittens over and selects the runt of the litter. People underestimate him for his size all the time. He is sure he can help the kitten grow up strong. He asks Ash to relay a question to the boy if they are old enough to be away from their mother and if so selects the runt to take.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 Monday July 11th, 2022 9:00:56 PM
Lothlo sees a street vendor with fresh brewed coffee and grabs a cup while the others continue to look at the kittens (assuming nothing suspicious was found previously).
DM Kathy Monday July 11th, 2022 9:15:11 PM
When you break for lunch, most of the group decides to go get food. On the way, they encounter the boy and his kittens. However, Zazu decides to run errands on his lunch hour instead, so he heads off to find the builder recommended by Ena Orira. You get turned around once or twice, but it doesn't take you long to find the address: a neat cottage with a small sign out front reading H. Sarquinal, Builder.
Ash asks the boy his name. "Pell, ma'am," he replies. You also ask why he's giving the kittens away, and he sighs. "Mama and Papa insisted," he says.
Nightingale, Sahabiel, Naithi, and Panzer step forward to get a better look at the kittens. You can see the they are very cute, and seem to be shorthaired cats in a variety of coat colors.
Beech hangs back, with a grim sense of inevitability. There are going to be kittens in his future, whether he likes it or not.
Lothlo remains alert for signs of trouble. There really isn't any. It's a very busy marketplace, and people are going about their business, some leisurely, some in a hurry--
Lothlo sees the minotaur coming, but before he sees the imminent collision, the taur has bumped roughly against the elf boy causing him to stumble forward and drop the basket. "Watch it, kid," the taur says gruffly as he goes on his way. Lothlo can tell that there wasn't anything truly malicious here; the taur was just in a hurry. And a bit of a jerk.
The basket drops. Kittens run everywhere! "Oh, no!" cries Pell.
Perception DC 5 Highlight to display spoiler: {a green-ribboned kitten ran into a shop across the road} Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {a red-ribboned kitten climbed a nearby tree} Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {a blue-ribboned kitten ran and hid under a nearby market stall} Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {a purple-ribboned kitten ran down a narrow alley}
Pell looks around, clearly distraught. "They're so little! They'll be hurt. Oh!" He picks up the basket, and finds a pink-ribboned kitten partially trapped under it. Before it can flee, he grabs it and returns it to the basket. "Oh, please," he says. "Please, can you go find them while I stay here with the basket?"
Zazu (AC20, HP46) and Boyo the bunny (AC18, HP23) (Cayzle) Monday July 11th, 2022 11:39:27 PM
Zazu casts Prestidigitation to get the hair just right and to look all spiffy.
"Hellooo! Master Sarquinal?" The trickster sets out to find the master builder, then describes the community's needs at Freedom's Landing for bricks and ceramics.
"We're living in mud and stick houses, for gosh sakes," Zazu says.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 17/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 60/60 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 1:08:49 AM "Oh no! They're getting away! They're going to get.. er.. lost!" Ash was about to say 'squashed', but that's probably a bad thing to say in front of a boy.
"Quick! One went in that shop and there's another in that tree. I think I also saw one over by that market stall."
Ash chases after the black one with the green ribbon that went into the shop. She had her eye on that one and wants to get it back. She rushes to the front of the shop and calls for it. "Here puss, puss, puss, puss. Where are you?".
If the shopkeeper sees her she'll explain the situation.
------------ Perception: 19 (Take10) to spot where the kittens ran to
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 24/16/19 HP: 42/42 , CMD = 18 Camalayas AC = 22/16/16 d20+12=30 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+4=12 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 2:26:45 AM
Naithi watches as the kittens scamper away and calls out each of their locations before going down the alley after the last one and trying to bring it back.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 56/56 Tuesday July 12th, 2022 5:17:47 AM
...and that leaves the one up the tree, and the one under the market stall. Since the former is most likely to stay put for a while, Sahabiel calmly crouches by the market stall first. This being Sahabiel in a street lined with vendor stalls around lunch time, she likely has some form of pre-lunch snack meat on a skewer or similar food item on hand already, and in combination with slow, soothing body language and speaking in a soft voice, holds it out to see if the smell will catch the fluffy little kitten's curiosity.
Just taking ten on everything, Perception: 17, Knowledge (Nature): 17 and Handle Animal: 14 to soothe and comfort the frightened kitten
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 28 (T16, FF24) CMD 26 HP 81/81 ) Character Sheet d20+4=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+6=9 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 6:29:47 AM
Perception 12 Panzer is left to get the one in the tree. He stops at the bottom, looking up nd trying to find the kitten. (perception 15. He then starts to climb the tree trying to soothe the kitten as he climbs. Climb 9 Handle animal 18
Nightingale (JonS) HP 43/43 AC 21 CMD: 21 Perception d20+8=11 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 1:13:08 PM
Nightingale will laugh at the party's attempts to find the kittens. She'll look around to see who needs the most help with catching theirs.
Beech (JohnC) AC 19(23)/14/15,HP 40/40 Character d20=14 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 7:26:11 PM
Beech will summon the four orbs of Dancing Lights up in the tree, to try and illuminate the upper branches so Panzer can find the kitten.
Perception 14 to see if Beech can locate from the ground...
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 40/53, CMD: 23 d20+14=19 ; d100=40 ; Tuesday July 12th, 2022 10:10:24 PM
Lothlo sees that all of the cats seem to have been run after. If there are any that were missed he will help catch the remaining cat, otherwise he will finish his coffee as the kittens are already being returned.
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