New Beginnings (DM Donna) Monday February 12th, 2001 7:37:02 AM
There is a period of several days in which the newly formed party of Taurs explores Hearthold Keep from top to bottom. Kular is helpful in getting the adventurers used to their surroundings and--true to the steward's words--many more centaurs, minotaurs and wemics arrive on Bridge Island.
The new arrivals quickly find their particular niches to fill. By the time Hearthold Keep has its first non-resident visitor, the place is fully staffed with all the service personnel and even extra guards to secure Bridge Island and even the interior of Hearthold itself.
Kular the Steward oversees the running of Hearthold, aided by Neima, the matronly but firm wemic chatelaine; Borus, a minotaur paladin who captains the Heartguard, the interior security force of Hearthold and guardians of the Heart Chamber; Meralda, the centaur huntress who organizes the patrols that keep Bridge Island secure (as well as provides the meat that usually goes on the table); and B'minny, a crusty old minotaur who makes the lightest, flakiest biscuits ever to grace a table--just don't messing about in HIS kitchen, or you'll find yourself on the wrong end of his meat cleaver!
The Summons Monday February 12th, 2001 7:43:11 AM
The first non-residential visitor to Hearthold is announced during breakfast by Neima, who comes padding heavily into the room with little ceremony.
"Masterrrs and Mistrrresses," she says loudly, "The drrruid Hollyhocks wishes an audience with you. He says that it is of the utmost imporrrtance." The housekeeper blinks languid hazel eyes as she awaits permission to show the centaur druid into the dining room.
Kale Monday February 12th, 2001 9:17:00 AM
"Let him enter." Kale says. "But not until we finish eating."
Flat-top Monday February 12th, 2001 10:06:57 AM
"Now! Kale. Let'd be nice to a Centaur Cleric, He's the one that sent us to you, DEAR PAL." Flat-top turn to the wemic,"Please show Druid Hollyhocks in, also would please set a place for him at the table, Thank you Taur Neima". Looking back at the others ask,"How's your oatmeal this morning?".
Kenisha Monday February 12th, 2001 11:49:22 AM
Kenisha shakes her head smiling as the two of them banter back and forth. "The oatmeal is just fine and I'm sure Hollyhocks will just love to have some with us." She finally looses it and snickers softly behind her hand.
"I really should head over to Centaur Isle and see if I can convince my great-aunt, Minisha, to come live here as well. It's not that I don't think she can't see the bridge already... She is the one who raised me to be tolerant of the minotaurs after all; it's just that she's a hermit and enjoys living by herself."
Thiel Monday February 12th, 2001 2:31:29 PM
"Tolerance of all races is a worthy pursuit of all races. please do show the young hollyhocks in I still have much to learn of the uses of herbs and nature as ahealing force." Thiel then turns back to his meal.
Leets Monday February 12th, 2001 3:38:54 PM
Leets smells the content of the cup before him, thinking that he's been drinking a little bit too much the last days. He abandons the cup with a grimace, takes another one and pours water inside. "The oatmeal is great, Flat-Top! Like every day I've been spending here..." "Neima, I'll gladly meet this druid, I'm already missing the forest and perhaps will she bring some news..." Leets drinks some water, and bites in a piece of fresh bread.
Zeoll Monday February 12th, 2001 6:27:35 PM
As Zeoll enjoys his breakfast, he marvels at the friendly banter and conversation he hears around the table. "My only rregrret," he says to Kenisha, whom he sits next to at the table, "is that Ashrrad and Morrdengast failed the test at the end. But the Lord Domi was wise in his Chosen, and I am amazed at how we who rremain have forrmed ties as close as clan kin."
But to the careful observer, the liontaur's words stand in contrast to his appearance -- Zeoll looks like he hasn't been sleeping very well. "The mass of the Keep's stone seems oppressive all around me," he thinks to himself. "I am not used to the luxury of this setting, and wemics like me sleep best out of doors." In fact, the only sleep he has gotten has come after praying at length before the Living Heart. The rhythm has soothed him to sleep at last each night.
His only remark to his comrades, though, is to praise the skill of Meralda, with whom he has spent most days, and with whom he trades hunting lore. Still even that has not distracted him of thoughts of his clan, decimated by foul hell hounds back home.
Nonetheless, Zeoll also calls for a quick entry for the druid. "By all means, brring him herre, good Neima! We must show honorr to one who helped brring us togetherr."
Ceira Karwyn Monday February 12th, 2001 7:00:22 PM
Ceira looks around the table at everyone's reaction. "Many of you praise the deeds of this centaur. But is he really that good?" she asks with a hiss.
After a few brief seconds of silence she realizes her error and continues. "I apologize for my reaction. I must admit I normally do not like centaurs. I have managed to suppress my feelings these past few days. That was easy considering how kind and considerate Flat-top, Kennisha, and Leets have been. I am shocked by your kindness and glad to be in your company. Please, please. Show Neima in. I should learn not be so quick to judge others."
Kalon the Wemic Monday February 12th, 2001 8:19:28 PM
Kalon slowly ate the delicious porridge as he listened to his companion's conversations. He had spent the last couple of years mostly alone while pursuing his quest. He was finding the art of conversation was long in returning to him. Everyone of them had been most kind and pleasent yet he didn't know exactly what to do. This interesting turn of events in his life was hard for him to get used to even after a couple of days.
So unsure he merely watched and waited for the druid to arrive.
Enter Hollyhocks (DM Donna) Tuesday February 13th, 2001 8:05:10 AM
Neima folds her arms across her ample bosom as Kale and then Flat-top give contradictory orders.
"I think that maybe you guys have been hitting the Purple Wine a little early," the chatelaine says frankly, "Never mind--he's a guest and a druid for our mutual deity...I'll go get him." The wemic female leaves the dining room, muttering.
A few moments later, Neima returns, announcing:
"Masters and Mistresses, the druid of Domi...Hollyhocks!"
Into the room comes the centaur that Flat-top and Kenisha recall meeting at the Clearspring Temple. Everyone else in the room sees for the first time a broad-chested centaur with a silver-gray coat; he has a black mane and tail and dark brown eyes. He wears a silver holy symbol around his neck--a large pendant engraved with crossed swords.
"I thank you for seeing me on such short notice, questors," the druid says, nodding to everyone in acknowledgement, "I see that Domi has favored you with a status that will be hard to refute amongst all our peoples." Neima escorts the centaur to a clear place at the table.
"Catch up on the local gossip while I get your breakfast from B'minny..." she bids Hollyhocks and trots silently off to the kitchen. The druid looks around him, obviously bemused and awed by the fact that not only minotaurs but wemics are part of this new establishment.
"I must say..." he admits, "...I misjudged the dream that came to us--it was not a call to arms, but a call to brotherhood, it seems. How are you all finding your stay here so far..?"
Thiel Tuesday February 13th, 2001 9:49:12 AM
Thiel sits quietly waitinfg for Hollyhocks to sit and jion in the meal. He then says to holly hocks "Welcome to Bridge Island and this is hearthold a begining to the unification of our races. " your arrival while welcome is not I feel by chance. Eat and reacuaint yourself with your old companions. and those who have only just met you. later we can discuss what it is you want from the chosen of Imod.
Flat-top Tuesday February 13th, 2001 11:06:44 AM
"I see that you found the bridges,Master Druid Hollyhochs." said Flat-top. "That's means that you were called here. Hmmm we await your calling. It has to do with all of us."
Leets Tuesday February 13th, 2001 4:00:47 PM
The young centaur Paladin swallows the last piece of bread that was in his hand - he almost suffocates and stops caughing after a couple of seconds. He smiles at the arriving druid, breathing again:
"Grettings Hollyhocks! Be welcome among us and please take a seat! I don't know if Domi favored me with some kind of status, but I'm missing the shadow of the trees, the soil under my hooves and the smell of the grass! What kind of news are you bringing to us? I'm pretty sure you didn't come here just to share our breakfast..."
Zeoll Tuesday February 13th, 2001 7:18:01 PM
Zeoll speaks to Hollyhocks in Druidic, a language that comes naturally to him. "Welcome! Welcome! It makes me happy indeed to greet a fellow naturalist and fellow follower of Great Domi! Please do not stand on ceremony -- join us and speak freely. And perhaps we can find pleasure in Druidic conversation later on."
In Tauric, the liontaur continues, "Please sit now and offerr us yourr wisdom. Imod has indeed blessed us, but we do not yet know how best to honorr his blessings."
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday February 13th, 2001 8:17:00 PM
Kalon continues to lay where he is quietly eating his food and waiting for the duid to speak.
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday February 13th, 2001 10:43:10 PM
Ceira takes in another mouthful of the oatmeal. Stuffing her mouth should prevent her from saying anything stupid in front of this respected centaur. She gives Hollyhocks a slight nod as a sign of greeting. With strained effort, she also puts on a weak smile as she awaits what the centaur has to say.
Kenisha Wednesday February 14th, 2001 1:03:53 AM
Kenisha smiles at Hollyhocks sweetly and offers, "Would you care for some oatmeal? It's especially good with the honey here."
Kale Wednesday February 14th, 2001 5:51:20 AM
"I dont think you came here to eat and make chit-chat." Kale says bluntly to Hollyhocks. "Why are you here?"
The Business at Hoof (DM Donna) Wednesday February 14th, 2001 6:44:27 AM
"Winnowill sends you all her greetings, chosen ones," Hollyhocks says, nodding as he acknowledges the friendliness of most and also the need to state his reason for coming, "I come bearing some rather puzzling news...and a request from the Master Druid of Clearspring Temple for your help in dealing with that news." The guest paused as a server from the kitchen--this time a female minotaur--brought a bowl of oatmeal and a caddy of condiments and placed them before Hollyhocks.
"Thank you, miss, this will be fine." the druid tells the maid, then returns to his conversation with the party.
"The Temple's primary supplier of sacred Blue Wine is having some trouble with its vineyard." Hollyhocks says simply. "The precise nature of the trouble has not been made clear to me, but Winnowill deems it very important that you should go see the vintner as soon as possible and find out what needs to be done. There is an ordination ceremony coming up in three days, and the Temple must have the Blue Wine needed to initiate the five new druids chosen to join our ranks."
"So, honored of Domi," the centaur druid says as he looks around the table at each of you, "Will you kindly go see what the trouble is at the Surefoot Family Vineyards..?"
Flat-top Wednesday February 14th, 2001 11:29:37 AM
"You see,Druid Holyhock, one of the reason we seem to work together so well is we think of each other as one unit."said Flat-top. "That's why we call our selves Taurs,one unit,one tribe." Flat-top turn to Kale,and puts his arm around him(Kale)with a glass of milk in his(Flat-top) hand, ask him" Well it's a nice life here, But I'm voting for an adventure, You know, Old Friend, A Good Fight. I vote we go to find Winnowill, and help him at Surefoot Family Vineyard." Turning to the rest of the party, ask"What say you all."
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday February 14th, 2001 10:31:35 PM
At the mention of a quest Kalon set his food aside and rose to his feet in one smooth motion. He bowed deeply to the druid and spoke clearly to him,"Great and honored druid I am Kalon and I would be deeply honored to undertake this quest" he then stood there a look of excitement on his face.
Zeoll Wednesday February 14th, 2001 11:53:42 PM
Zeoll cannot help but think for a moment that at the same time that this druid needs sacramental wine, wemics back home are being slaughtered by hell hounds. "Well, Tomi works in strange ways," he thinks, "and we can only trust in him."
Out loud, the liontaur responds to Hollyhocks enthusiastically, "We will, of courrse, be glad to help out. Grreat Imod sent you to us forr a rreason, and we will find guidance in His wisdom."
Ceira Karwyn Thursday February 15th, 2001 1:08:02 AM
Ceira gulps down her mouthful of oatmeal and finally speaks up. "I believe this is why I have been summoned here." She puts down her wine, rises from her seat, and gives a slight bow. "Ceira Karwyn at your service. With only three days, we must make haste."
Kenisha Thursday February 15th, 2001 1:11:15 AM
"Yes, I'm all for aiding in this quest. I do have one suggestion. If we can not solve this mystery before you need the wine you could ask the Minotaurs for some." Kenisha replies sweetly. "We are after all, all Taurs in our God's eyes."
Leets Thursday February 15th, 2001 3:38:37 AM
Leets let his wooden spoon fall in his empty bowl.
"Yeh! I will be more than glad to come back home with my new friends! Hope we can help about this Blue Vine problem..."
The young Paladin stands up, enthusiastic.
"Let's go my friends! Let's show everybody that the Taurs are back!"
Kale Thursday February 15th, 2001 6:34:06 AM
"Well, of course ill go along." Kale says to Flat-Top as he wiggles out from under his arm. "I saved all your butts last time, and gods only know how many times ill have to do it again."
Houston, We're Cleared for Take-off..! (DM Donna) Thursday February 15th, 2001 8:15:35 AM
Hollyhocks coughs politely then leans over towards Flat-top, saying in a stage whisper:
"Winnowill is a female." Then, upon hearing that the entire party is amenable to helping out the Temple's premier supplier of holy wine, Hollyhocks grins.
"My thanks in advance!" he says enthusiastically. "The Surefoot Family Vineyards truly do need help with whatever the problem is that they are having, and it will be a good thing for the centaurs to see a united group of...Taurs...chosen by Domi assisting such an important part of our life."
Hollyhocks spends the next twenty minutes or so partaking the excellent breakfast, giving the party directions on how to find the Vineyard, and answering any other questions that you may have.
Flat-top Thursday February 15th, 2001 10:45:45 AM
OH! I see" said Flat--top, Then leans over to Kale and whispers in his ear" Did you hear that, Kale? Winnowill is a female." Flat-top pick up a big spoon and starts to preem his hair and main, asking Kale, "Do you think that she could like a fine Taur like me?"
Kenisha Thursday February 15th, 2001 1:09:58 PM
Kenisha twaps Flat-top playfully on his rump. "She didn't seem that enthralled with you the first time we met her; and I doubt you're figure has changed that much since then."
Turning to Hollyhocks she says with sugary sweetness, "I'm sure that Imod will bless this quest with success if we all enter into it with the same brotherhood that we solved the last one with. And mayhaps I'll be able to visit with my great aunt, Minisha when we are done."
Kalon the Wemic Thursday February 15th, 2001 6:55:16 PM
As the druid was eating his breakfast Kalon excused himself and ran off to his room. Once there he collected his meagre belongings. Livinf here had been interesting but it was abit stifling after the past years on his own. Not to mention he was eager to see if this might lead to what he sought. As the druid was finishing off his food Kalon trotted back in.
"I am ready Hollyhocks" he said crisply
Zeoll Friday February 16th, 2001 7:34:15 AM
Zeoll asks the druid for more info. "What details can you give us about the naturre of the prroblem? I'm not rreally surre I see the entirre picturre."
Ceira Karwyn Friday February 16th, 2001 7:45:57 AM
Ceira waits for an answer to Zeoll's question since that was roughly the exact same thing she was going to ask Hollyhocks.
Last Minute Details (DM Donna) Friday February 16th, 2001 7:47:33 AM
"Well, that's just it, friend Zeoll," Hollyhocks says with a rather puzzled look on his face, "Silkshanks Surefoot--she runs the vineyard for her herd--has not made it very clear as to what the problem is...only that it is serious enough to need outside intervention." The assistant druid pauses thoughtfully.
"I can tell you what I've heard, though--but this is merely heresay, mind you..." Hollyhocks says seriously, "...it's been rumored that the vineyard is...haunted."
Kale Friday February 16th, 2001 9:22:40 AM
"Haunted shmaunted." Kale says "I aint afraid of no ghost."
Kalon the Wemic Friday February 16th, 2001 9:48:16 AM
Kalon listened as Hollyhocks explained the situation further eager to be on his way. Turning to the group he says,"Come my fellow taurs the easiest way for us to find out the truth and to find out more information is to go see for ourselves" he stamped his front paws,"As we wait things may change for the worse let us hasten to this great adventure and see with our own eyes what is happening!"
Flat-top Friday February 16th, 2001 11:01:50 AM
"Hmm haunted," said Flat-top,"sound interesting... Let us start packing and start as soon as possible. Lets meet in the Great Hall and say our good bye to the Joined Heart."
Thiel Friday February 16th, 2001 11:59:26 AM
Oh Boy Oh boy Oh boy! A haunting we will go A haunting we will go da da dada dada A haunting we will go. Lets just be sure to bring plenty of that delicious blue wine Kular keeps serving us. With that Thiel makes for his room and packs his things making sure to bring his trusty rope and his shinyest religios symbol.
Leets Friday February 16th, 2001 2:04:53 PM
The young centaur suddenly looks very serious... "Haunted...? But the vineyard is...is...almost a holy place!" He leaves the dining room obviously annoyed, and comes back a couple of minutes later, ready to go.
"As you said wise Kalon...The best way to solve the problem is to see by ourselves..."
Ceira Karwyn Saturday February 17th, 2001 12:32:50 AM
There is a frown on Ceira's face upon the mention of ghosts. "Ghosts? Let's hope it stays as a rumor. I am not too fond of ghosts but... if it exists, I will endure it for the sake of the Taur in need." Ceira heads to her room to pack a few belongings and will meet in the Great Hall as Flat-top suggested.
Kenisha Sunday February 18th, 2001 4:29:41 PM
"If there are ghosts we shall do our best to resolve the matter. If it be something else we shall root out the problem with vigor and determination. Kenisha replies before going to retrieve her belongings for this new quest.
She then goes to where the Joined Heart is and waits for the others.
Zeoll Monday February 19th, 2001 12:21:11 AM
As the others depart to prepare for the mission, Zeoll speaks to Hollyhocks in Druidic. "The spirits of the dead are no match for the forces of the living world. We shall soon set things to rights."
Then he too prepares (not much to do there -- Zeoll is always ready to travel) and meets the others before the heart.
Off to Centaur Island..! (DM Donna) Monday February 19th, 2001 8:00:56 AM
Hollyhocks waits until ten of the clock for everyone to get their stuff together and join him in his return to Centaur Island.
The party members pack their backpacks and otherwise prep for the trip to the home of the equine Taurs. Just as all who are going have assembled in the Heart Chamber, Kular comes in with some stuff he wishes to distribute to the newest members of the group.
"Our patron deity has seen fit to give these things to those who don't already have them..." the steward says, then approaches Leets, handing the paladin a shiny shield, much like the one he already possesses, "...this is a shield infused with magic to help you defend yourself in battle. Use it well." Then the Taur turns to Ciera and gives her a ring that resembles a pair of miniature swords twined together and then bent around to create the ring shape.
"This ring will help protect you not only against physical blows but also against magic that may be used against you, too." Kular explains, then turns to Kalon, handing the monk a necklace. "You, too, have such protection in this medallion. Now you are all ready to go to Centaur Island." The steward holds the door open as the party departs, stoically bidding all of you goodbye...and good luck!
(OOC: Leets may now add a +1 Large Steel Shield to his character sheet--it improves his Armor Class by one over his original shield due to the +1 magic on it; Ciera has a Ring of Resistance and Deflection, and Kalon now possesses an Amulet of Resistance and Deflection...both items add +1 to Armor Class AND +1 to all Saving Throws. Make the proper adjustments to your Character Sheets and send me the newly-adjusted copies!)
Leets Monday February 19th, 2001 9:35:28 AM
Leets looks at the shiny shield with sparkling eyes, obviously touched.
"Thank you good Kular...All the things I have were part of my mother's equipment, and are precious to me, but...I know understand the way she got all those things, and although they seem even more precious to me for what they mean, I also understand that new ones can be as much precious when they are offered by friends like you..."
Leets holds his shield high, making the light reflect on its bright surface.
"Good Kular, you can be sure that I'll cherish your gift and honor it on the battlefield against evil..."
The young Paladin proudly wear the shield on his forearm.
"I'm more than ready to leave my friends!"
Flat-top Monday February 19th, 2001 11:06:35 AM
Flat-top smiles at the young paladin Leets and tells him "Ah! yes my young friend, Domi is very good to us, we all received something special from the God. Use it with honor." Turns and with a cocky smile," Hey, Pretty Face, are you going to march with me, again?" Hoping that Kale will rise to the bate.
Kalon the Wemic Monday February 19th, 2001 8:54:15 PM
Kalon takes the amulet holding it with reverence and awe. He stands there beaming with pride as he holds it. He then moves over to Kular and bows deeply to him,"This is a very fine gift Kular but I am unworthy of such a gift." he extends it back toward Kular,"Can you please hold it for me until my return perhaps then I" will have earned it. He stands holding the amulet out to Kular
Zeoll Tuesday February 20th, 2001 12:15:37 AM
When the group is gathered before the Unsundered Heart, Zeoll draws both of his swords and, crossign them in the symbol known to all present, invites everyone to honor the Taurs' God before setting forth.
"As we prreparre to deparrt frrom ourr new home, let us lift ourr spirrits and prraise Imod, who grrants us wisdom in battle; Domi, who gives us the brraverry we need for victorry; and Tomi, who gives us the strrengths we need to surrvive and to prrotect others. Grreat Lorrd Taurr, grrant us your blessing. Amen."
Kenisha Tuesday February 20th, 2001 12:59:34 AM
Moving over to Kalon and Kular, Kenisha places a hand on the wemic's arm. "Tis impolite to refuse such a gift, my friend." she says softly. "Besides as Flat-top has already said, each of us has received similar gifts. If you unwilling to wear it just yet, at least take it with you. Tis best to be prepared for the future, instead of cursing in the dark for lack of a candle." With that she laughs, closing Kalon's hand over the amulet.
Kenisha Tuesday February 20th, 2001 12:59:59 AM
Moving over to Kalon and Kular, Kenisha places a hand on the wemic's arm. "Tis impolite to refuse such a gift, my friend." she says softly. "Besides as Flat-top has already said, each of us has received similar gifts. If you unwilling to wear it just yet, at least take it with you. Tis best to be prepared for the future, instead of cursing in the dark for lack of a candle." With that she laughs, closing Kalon's hand over the amulet.
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday February 20th, 2001 4:02:41 AM
Ceira stares in awe at the ring that rests on her cupped hands. "But... but... you barely know me." she stutters in a confused and skeptical tone. "No centaur has ever been this nice to me before." She now smiles proudly. "I am honored to accept this gift. Thank you Kular. I now know this keep will be in good hands. I will utilize this gift to the fullest potential towards the unification of the Taurs!" She slips the ring on her finger and polishes it on her mane.
G'bye! G'bye! (DM Donna) Tuesday February 20th, 2001 6:51:43 AM
Kular raises an eyebrow at Kalon, then eyes Kenisha as the centaur explains things to the monk. Ceira's surprise and delight cause the steward to snort and prance a bit impatiently.
"Look, these items do NOT come from me,but from our mutual patron deity--whether you call him Domi, Imod or Tomi..." the Taur says emphatically, "...'tis He whom gives you these items, that you use them to help show all the Taur races that they may unite to fight the good fight." Kular's tone turns brusque: "Now, hurry up--there's a vineyard with a problem that needs your help..!" With this, the steward of Hearthold sweeps a dismissive arm towards the opened double doors that lead out to the trail that, in turn, will lead to Centaur Island from here.
Kale Tuesday February 20th, 2001 9:51:05 AM
Kale smiles a bit from under his hood. "No , but you can travel with me. I dont march." Kale says to Flat-Top as he exits the Keep
Flat-top Tuesday February 20th, 2001 11:27:37 AM
Flat-top smile fade just a little, thinks to himself < Someday we will see who is the better fighter, you or I> but out loud he tell the rest of the party,"Now to business! Fill two by two behind Hollyhock Two fighters in front, Kale and I. Wizards and Cleric in the middle and at lest two fighter in the back. Now line up and let's GO!" Flat-top turns and trots up to Kale. With a smile tells him," I'll walk with you,Buddy."
Kenisha Tuesday February 20th, 2001 12:09:37 PM
Grinning, Kenisha asks, "Well asn I am of the magic-using persuasion, who wants to pair up with me?"
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday February 20th, 2001 4:26:15 PM
Turning to Kenshia Kalon says,"I mean no disrespect to our great lord. I am not refusing what he has given I am merely setting it aside till I feel I have earned more then he has already given me." he pauses,"Our great lord has already given me the gift of life, the gift of strength, the way of the hunt and the gift of his presence when I was a young Wemic. Your words are wise though and I will carry it for now" he smiles at Kenshia and gives a slight bow. With that he unwraps his blanket and then reverently wraps the amulet up in it then heads toward the door.
Turning again to look at Kenshia he adds,"I would pair up with you if you would have me"
Thiel Tuesday February 20th, 2001 5:36:18 PM
I will pair with Ceira. If she will travel with me.
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday February 20th, 2001 11:06:22 PM
"It would be my pleasure to travel by your side Thiel." Ceira responds with a wink. She randomly waves goodbye to any of the support staff who are in the vicinity and then walks up next to Thiel. She extends her hand towards the minotaur to show him the newly acquired ring. "Isn't it just beatutiful?" she asks as she gazes at it lovingly.
Zeoll Tuesday February 20th, 2001 11:48:18 PM
Zeoll takes his place in the second rank.
"I have neverr been to the isle of the centaurrs," he says, "but I look forrward to seeing its beauties as we sprread the good news of Tomi's wishes for all Taurrs to be as one kindrred."
"Let's go!"
Weeeeeee're OFF to See the Vineyard..! (DM Donna) Wednesday February 21st, 2001 6:53:03 AM
Hollyhocks leads the party along the landbridge that leads to Centaur Island. The trip is enlightening, because the party meets up with a pair of centaurs--one young and one a good bit older--who inform the party that they feel motivated by some force to go to the new island to offer their services as a guard and as a groundskeeper. They are eager to get to Hearthold.
The party soon after arrives at Fort Stag on Centaur Island. The centaur city is made up of artfully manicured and lovingly tended whistal trees, grown so that there are hollows within the living buildings for the natives to work and dwell in.
Many of the centaurs that are busy going about their daily routines stop and stare at your integrated party. Most of them blink and go on about their business, though some of them point at the non-centaurs and whisper. A few of them even scowl at the sight of the minotaurs. A stomp and glance from Hollyhocks dismisses these particular citizens, though. Soon the temple assistant stops at a main intersection of the street.
"Here I must leave you," he says, "For my duties at the Clearspring Temple call. Continue along this street here until you reach the Furmosa Bakery, then turn left and follow that road to the Surefoot Family Vineyards. Ask to see Silkshanks, and tell them that Hollyhocks sent you." With this, the centaur druid starts to trot off, leaving you to continue your latest adventure by yourselves.
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday February 21st, 2001 8:10:00 AM
A certain nervousness can be seen in Ceira's eyes as she navigates through the streets. Most likely due to the mass centaur population that surrounds her. A faint rumble can be heard from Ceira's stomach. "Didn't Hollyhocks mention something about bakery? I guess I didn't eat enough breakfast. I wonder what centaurian pastries are like?" she asks as she distracts herself from their uncomfortable surroundings.
Flat-top on the Road Wednesday February 21st, 2001 10:50:30 AM
Flattop listens to the direction and mumbles to himself*follow street to bakery, then left to vineyards. * "OK! We got it, Please! Your blessings on us all." After receiving the blessing, they start off to the bakery. Flat-top stops and ask Kale if he wanted anything in the Bakery. Flat-top ask the baker for nine Sugared Hooves. Pays the baker. Then gave one to all members of the party, "These are my favorites, enjoy." Flat-top get in line again and whispers to Kale, " I hope someday I get to tast Minotaurs Baking. I bet that they have some good Cream Horns."
Kenisha (the centaur) Wednesday February 21st, 2001 11:02:45 AM
Kenisha mumbles without thinking between delicious bites, "Nope, they're jelly-filled." Licking her fingers she looks over at Kalon, "What kind of treats do wemics indulge in?"
Leets Wednesday February 21st, 2001 12:17:10 PM
Leets trots along in the back of the group, looking all around him, following carefully his fellows not to lose them. He's quite amazed by the whistal trees, far bigger than the ones in his hometown. He eats his Sugar Hoof with delight:
"Thanks Flat-Top! It was a long time I hadn't eaten such a good pastry! Reminds me of home..."
He tries to look over the crowd, standing on his back hooves.
"Theorically, the vineyard should be in this street, no?"
thiel Wednesday February 21st, 2001 2:00:07 PM
Wolfs down his pastry and then says quietly to ceira that that was only a tease and he is now truly hungry. Thiel calls out to Flat top are you sure you know where you are going? Not that you would ever get lost. I just feel like we should have arrived by now.
Kale Wednesday February 21st, 2001 6:46:01 PM
"No thanks." Kale says to Flat-Top. "You should never eat while on the job. It gives you a sour stomache."
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday February 21st, 2001 7:21:18 PM
Kalon ponders Kenshia's question for a moment before answering,"Well you must understand my family did not have alot of extra. We weren't poor but we were not rich either. Things like this," he holds up the sugar hoof," these things were a luxury in my family. I don't know what kind of treats other wemics might have but my mother made a fine fish and vegetable pie. Also on the day of my birth each year in late summer she would make a pie with all the fresh fruits available and add honey to make it sweet. That was really good" he looks wistful,"I have not been home for that in the last couple of years"
Zeoll Thursday February 22nd, 2001 12:14:23 AM
Zeoll never enjoyed sweets like this before. He grew up, he explains, away from the coasts of the isle that the wemics have adopted as home. In the interior, hewing to the traditional ways, there are no bakeries or shops. As the pride follows the herds, there is no way to carry ovens around with them!
"We bake our flatbrreads on hot firrestones," the liontaur said, "and we sweeten them sometimes with wild honey."
A little abashed at his nomad roots, Zeoll changes the course of the conversation. "Come all, we have a mission!" And he leads the group forward, in the direction Hollyhocks indicated.
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