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Campaign #1 Continued - Somewhere on the Sword Coast Joy the DM 07/25/2024 (Thu) 17:39 [Preview] No. 5118

Welcome to the Sword Coast! See:
>>3440

Where we last left our champions, they're in Phandalin, looking to sell and rest before they go looking for Gundren Rockseeker and his guard Sildar Hallwinter. In the South, there's an ominous rise in attacks by Bandits and wild creatures alike, there's been a giant dragon spotted and conjectures range from green to white to humanoid shapeshifter and there's been strange sightings of all sorts mixed in, muddying the waters of truth.

The current time is 20:30 and the current date is Spring 10th, Brightened Receiving 1296, it's currently clear, with a beautiful quarter moon that is waxing. In Neverwinter the current temperature is 7C which is oddly cold for spring, while here in Phandalin, the current temperature is 1C, striking home the notion that something terribly wrong has occurred or is occurring.

Our heroes are about to delve into "the mouth of the beast", a goblin den responsible for ambushing traders and travelers alike.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=EApZmmYg_oQ [Embed]

Phandalin Joy the DM 07/25/2024 (Thu) 19:14 [Preview] No.5120 del

>>5093
>>5094
>>5095

[10:30 Clear 1C]

>>5101
>Don't you think we should tell that gnome and others who know Gundren that he was dragged off by goblins? We might get reinforcements. But hmm, might look suspicious again to have people disappear around us.

>>5102
>Ashley shakes her head, "gimme a chance to get there, let's get this stuff sorted out first then I'll ask."

>>5107
>Ashley you handle telling them about Sir Gundrens fate the way you see fit. But try to keep 'alternative facts' to a minimum we are already more than suspicious. Arriving with Sir Gundrens cart but without Sir Gundren will raise questions we need to answer.

Ashley leans into Yulya, "Listen, I told him it was Gundren's cart and Gundren's stuff other than the stuff we're selling separately, what other questions would it raise? Besides that, why is it so flipping cold?"

[See sales receipt. Possible Interaction #1]

Hobby steps into the attached dwelling to deposit some items and you hear Hobby getting yelled at inside as you count your coin.
Cat hears, "...40% are you mad?! Who can afford that round here? Lest not till the mine is sorted."

The door opens soon after and a younger Gnome woman comes storming out to see the happenings.
"A little late for travel in'it? Elmina Barthen, owner of this here establishment, now who's the master negotiator who's tricked my old man into 40 over market?"

Ashley steps forward, "Deal's already done."
She takes a offensive stance, "Yeah, and we'll be apologizing for our prices for weeks to come thanks to you. Taking advantage of us is outright highway robbery. First the Redbrands, now you." She continues to lecture. "I thought he was a tough negotiator, looks like he was taken down by a pretty face, that old coot. Well congratulations, spend that coin well, and I'll have Gundren's ear as well, when's he expected?"

Ashley doesn't back down, "You're done? Good. I have to ask you about that. You see, our pal ole Gundran and his guard were taken by Goblins and we're about to go out there to save him. Any leads on anyone here that can help us do that?"

Her tone and stance shift from aggressive to concerned, "Gundren's in trouble? Well why didn't you say so in the first place, of course we'll help any way we can, oh drat it all, that guy's always up to one scheme after another, probably wanted to trade with those beasts, well, shoot. His brothers are camping down by the mine. Don't know why, it's been frost every morning for a week now, don't know when this cold snap will ever end but those boys are likely freezing their toes off about now. You could also ask Daran at Edermath Orchard, he's retired now but capable. Bah, you girls better take care of yourselves, and don't get into it too deep, I want to see your four happy cherub faces back here safe and sound with Gundren and Sildar soon, don't hesitate to ask for more help if you need it. I'd say those Redbrands could handle a goblin or two but they're not worth the trouble, more ruffians than protectors in my opinion. So stay away from the Sleeping Giant's Tap House of you don't want additional trouble. Stonehill Inn's got everything you need." She began pacing and fretting, Hobby came out and sheepishly and she filled him in, completely forgetting about his transgression.

[Possible Interaction #2]

She steps at you and shoos you away, "Go on, go get some food in your belly and some rest, and then go get our Gundren! Tell 'em Hobby and Elmina say it's on them. We'll take care of Gundren's cart and horses in the meantime, don't worry a lick."

You walk on down the street to the Inn.

[Possible Interaction #3 Please signal at least that you're ready for the next scene at the inn.]

Yulya 07/25/2024 (Thu) 22:30 [Preview] No.5122 del

>>5120
Sweat drops form on Yulyas face despite the cold as she observes Elminas tantrum while slowwly backing off ready to run. She thanks SheShe for having Ashley to deal with such nightmares.

Yulya bows when taking the money from Hobby then distributes it giving Ashley her share. The 8 platinum and 92 gold coins go to Alice to fill up the Lolibank. Cat receives 2 gp and 10 sp in case she needs to buy something.

Yulya rolls her eyes as Elmiras stance softens hearing about Gundrens fate. Much trouble could have been avoided telling Hobby from the start.
Thank you for the Advice and king invitation Miss Elmira!
We are sorry for the trouble but we will try our best to bring Sir Gundren back. We also owe him a lot!

>You walk on down the street to the Inn.
Seeing Alices condition deteriorate in the cold Yulya lends her the blanket again
We made a lot of money thanks to your bartering skills Ashley! Well done!
Now what do you think?
We must at least inform Sir Gundrens brothers but it cannot hurt to pay this Daran a visit as well. Any help is welcome.
Now lets eat and rest if we take too long there will be nobody to rescue!

Alice 07/25/2024 (Thu) 23:09 [Preview] No.5124 del

>>5120
>>5122
Alice more or less discretely gobbles down the coins handed to her. The Lolibank is full with 8pp and 92gp.

The hell is this weather? Neverwinter was bad but that's no temperature for me! Let's go to the inn, I gotta eat and warm up or I'll pass out!
Alice gladly takes the blanket from Yulya and tries to hide under it

Cat 07/26/2024 (Fri) 09:17 [Preview] No.5125 del

Cat takes the coins from Yulya with a nod before walking to the Inn with the others in good mood
That wasn't bad Nya we get a free meal Nya and the horses are taken care of too Nya!''

Stonehill Inn Joy the DM 07/26/2024 (Fri) 16:17 [Preview] No.5127 del

>>5122
>Now what do you think?
>We must at least inform Sir Gundrens brothers but it cannot hurt to pay this Daran a visit as well. Any help is welcome.

"It wouldn't hurt to ask in the morning."

>>5124
>I gotta eat and warm up or I'll pass out!

"I might need to get a parka if this keeps up, we're not really set up for this."

>>5125
"Nya!"

[21:00] You're finally done unloading and even before you're shooed away, some townfolk have come and have already started bartering for some of the items. 40% more or not, there was a high demand in this town. They're sold by the crate and men have taken them ahead of you. There's a scent of burnt wood, the hearths are working overtime tonight.

You make it to the inn, practically shivering, it's not hard to find and townfolk have congregated. As you enter, you're greeted by chilled denizens of this small hopeful mining town, drinking ale and a strong elixir that smells of cherries and is thick as maple syrup. "Now that the Rockseeker brothers have opened the mine, there's a chance at the good life, finally, and with it good times and good drink." A man says to his companions as you pass. The mood is good if not downright jovial.

[Possible interaction #1]

"Toblen Stonehill's the name, what can I do ya for?" Says the man behind the bar. His smile is wide and his breath smells strongly of that cherry liquor. He holds up a bottle, "Drawven Mountain Cherry Brandy, no one makes it better than the Dwarves. Thank the gods that those Rockseekers finally came though!"

The dining room/bar is a converted living quarter of what might have been a large home. The Bar looks quickly tacked on, the selection is sparse, Neverwinter this is not. The walls are decorated with sea shells and old fish nets. A large marlin is the centerpiece of the ambiance. The lamps are old, the wood is roughly hewn, this town has been built by those who are not craftsmen, but it is functional.

[Possible interaction #2]

You recognize the label is the same as one on a crate from your cart.

"Ladies, what a sight for sore eyes!"

Ashley steps up, "hey, Ashley, Alice, Cat and Yulya, we were sent here from Barthen's Provisions and we need a room and food, It's free according to Hobby and what's her name... Elma... Elmina, so 4 servings of the works and something warm to drink."

"This'll warm you up," he says and pours her a snifter of this strong smelling liquid.
"Uh, I'll pass, if you don't have anything non-alcoholic, then tea or warm water will do," Ashley says and pushes the glass away.

Locals are crowding the group, some looking a little too interested in the bevvy of beauties who just waltzed in.

[Possible interaction #3]

Even Ashley is itching to get to a private, less crowded room. "Uh, just send it up, we'll take the first empty room we find."

He waves Ashley on and bows, "as you wish, m'lady, don't mind us, we might be a bit noisy tonight."

[Possible interaction #4]

Ashley pulls a near catatonic Yulya amid the roar of a growing crowd of humans, elves, halflings and gnomes who just don't understand personal space. Up the stairs you go and find a room with an open door. It's large room with two double beds. A dormer juts out giving a nearly panoramic view of the town, from East through South to West out over the lights of the town. Ashley wastes no time lighting the hearth and getting the room warmed up.

"You three can have that bed and go nuts with the cleaning or whatever you do all night, I'll take this bed." Ashley kicks off her boots and jumps under the fur lined covers, she's bundled and staring at the growing fire, looking forward to whatever food might be sent up, but also resigned to just going to sleep if her mind should drift."

[22:00]
The food does eventually come with a knock at the door. By then Ashley is asleep.

[Settle whatever you like the next scene will be morning.]

Alice 07/26/2024 (Fri) 19:04 [Preview] No.5128 del

>>5127
Alice dons her Kitsune mask as she enters the Inn. It's crude but the atmosphere seems honest. No degenerate nobles, no idiots looking for a fight. An authentic unspoilt tavern for the alien tourist
Warm at last! I like this place already, it has soul!

>"Now that the Rockseeker brothers have opened the mine, there's a chance at the good life"
Alice notes that Gundren's family appears to be well liked here.
Hey Ashley, Gundren and his brothers must be some big shots here! I'm sure they won't let the goblins get away with taking him! This is our chance to get some serious aid so don't piss them off! If we manage to rescue him we'll be the heroes here!

>"Uh, I'll pass, if you don't have anything non-alcoholic, then tea or warm water will do," Ashley says and pushes the glass away.
Alice swiftly takes the glass and pours it down in one go under her Kitsune mask. Due to her poison resistance, the alcohol is quickly metabolized and converted to energy without much effect.
Not bad at all! It's warm! And I like cherries! What a nice place!

Edited last time by ALICE on 07/26/2024 (Fri) 19:37.

Cat 07/27/2024 (Sat) 06:29 [Preview] No.5137 del

>>5127
Cat swings open the door to the inn
Nyaa good evening Nya!

>The walls are decorated with sea shells and old fish nets. A large marlin is the centerpiece of the ambiance.
Nya so much seafood but we aren't even close to the sea! How come?

>"This'll warm you up," he says and pours her a snifter of this strong smelling liquid.
Cat gladly acceps the liquor
This is some good stuff Nya! Can't remember ever having something like this Nya!

Cat procedes to the room and takes the bed with Yulya, shoving Alice under the bed as usual.
The food was a bit plain Nya but not bad Nya! And plenty Nya!
Cat puts the plates into the dishwasher under the bed and goes to sleep''
Good night Nya!

Yulya 07/27/2024 (Sat) 12:48 [Preview] No.5140 del

>>5127
Yulya also politely refuses the drink and passes it on to Alice. Exhausted she falls into the bed and after eating quickly falls asleep.

Frosty Phandalin Morning Joy the DM 07/28/2024 (Sun) 02:49 [Preview] No.5147 del

>>5128
>>5137
>>5140

[Spring 11th, 09:00, clear, 2C]

The local roosters are crowing, they've been doing it for a good 4 hours so it's about time to wake up. They seem to be saying, "Welcome to Phandalin!"

In the very chilly morning light of the frosty dawn you take in your first glimpse of Phandalin through the window in your upper loft room at the inn. The corners of the glass have ice crystals and overnight clouds rolled in and left a light dusting on snow on the rooftops. Most has already melted off in the clear morning sun, but the East facing surfaces still have this icy white coat. Even in Winter, Yulya doesn't remember seeing temperatures below 10C and never a night with frost let alone snow. To your horror and amazement, out in the East you see the local mountains and Yulya is most shocked of all to see all of them are snow capped. Cat is confused too, there was never snow on those mountains, she'd seen those same mountains her whole life. Even frost was something that was talked about but never seen. The tips of the new leaves and spring buds have turned umber, yellow and brown, even the trees know something is off.

[Possible interaction #1]

Now that it's daylight, you can see The town consists of forty or fifty simple log buildings, some built on old fieldstone foundations. More old ruins—crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and briars—surround the newer houses and shops, showing how this must have been a much larger town in centuries past. Most of the newer buildings are set on the sides of the cart track, which widens into a muddy main street as it climbs toward a ruined manor house on a hillside at the east side of town.

You open the window, braving the frosty morning air and you see bundled children playing on the town green, crunching the frosted grass and laughing as they make crude artwork from the trails their feet make in the field of well kept grass. Townsfolk are tending to chores or running errands at the newly stocked shops in town. Many people look up and smile at you in your window, but all return to their business as they go by.

Cat catches the following comments coming from outside:

"Looks like the traders are up."

"Been too cold for spring."
"The crops are ruined, gotta replant when this cold snap ends."

"...have you felt such a chill this late in the season this far south?"
"Never..."

"Who do these Redbrands think they are... Glasstaff's gone too far..."
"...had to pay yesterday, what else can we do?"

"Strange people about... looking like a porceline doll..."

"traders, finally, I was out of soap and there wasn't a lick in the shop till this morning."
"Prices up again, what does Hobby expect of us? At least he finally restocked."

[Possible Interaction #2]

You head down and see Toblen is talking to a local at the bar, "I came out of Triboar to the east. Came to Phandalin to prospect, but soon realized that I knew a lot more about running an inn than I did about mining. This new town offered a good opportunity to become established. Frankly I don't like the Redbrands, though I don't want any trouble so if they're at least keeping the monsters ay bay that's going to have to be worth the price, I got a wife and children to look after in any case." He spots you and nods with a kindly smile.

You find a table and try to get the energy and warmth to get going.

Frosty Phandalin Morning 2 Joy the DM 07/28/2024 (Sun) 02:54 [Preview] No.5148 del

>>5147

Elmina is sitting at a table near the bar with two younger men, she notices you raises a snifter of red liquid and smiles before drinking it. No one could care less that it's 09:00, this is a rare treat and they're all happier for having it. She catches Ashley's eye and waves her over. Ashley reluctantly gets up and moseys over, "Yeah?"

She smiles kindly and says, "I've made contact with The Rockseeker brothers, they came in at 06:00 to see the new supplies everyone's talking about and of course asked about their brother. So I told them of course, they were off immediately. I would think they'll be back with their brother arm in arm by noon."

Ashley couldn't believe what she was hearing and it sounded awful, "Are you serious? Are they high level adventurers or something? Do they have good gear to fight hobgoblins and bust up a goblin den?"

Elmina shrugged, I told them I'd send you all along, oh, and don't forget to go talk to Daran at Edermath Orchard, he might be persuaded to come along."

Ashley huffed in a nervous breath, "Yeah you mentioned that, you could have told the Rockseekers to come get us."

She shrugs Ashley off, "Maybe they're waiting for you then."

"Jerk!" Ashley says under her breath as she rushes over to the rest of her team, the locals here look hearty but in no shape to fight goblins, "Gotta hustle, eat up, let's get back there," Ashley describes the situation. "If it'll take 7 hours to get out there walking, we have to catch up with the Rockseeker brothers and hopefully not rescue them too. So it looks like we're running, but first we need to go to the retired guy's house, wait, we also need to go to Linene Greywind at Lionshield Coster, Hobby said she might have some gear. Why did we wake up so late!?"

[Interaction #3]

You can hustle 4mph and get there in roughly 5 hours, since it's less than 24 miles you won't have any issues with exhaustion, but then you will need to rest before walking back.

Cat 07/28/2024 (Sun) 07:23 [Preview] No.5149 del

>>5147
Nyaah!
Good morning Nya what's with this weather Nya? Is that ice Nya? Never seeh that Nya! It's pretty but soo cold Nya!

>Cat catches the following comments coming from outside
Looks like we are already a topic in this town Nya I hope they don't blame us for prices Nya or involve us in their problems Nya. And I sense some tension between families Nya!
Cat pauses for a moment
I like small towns much better than cities Nya but the feuds between families can be the same Nya. Foolish humans Nya! If they cooperated they'd be much stronger Nya!
Sometimes I'm glad they don't realize though Nya...
Cat says more to herself, shaking her head

>>5148
Cat hears the news from Elmina and finds her prejudice against humans justified once again. She rolls her eyes.
I honor their bravery Nya but Gundrens family is a bit too eager to die a warriors death Nya. Aren't they traders and miners Nya? Alright let's hurry Nya! Do you know the way Nya?

Yulya 07/28/2024 (Sun) 15:34 [Preview] No.5150 del

Oh dear!
Snow? Something isnt right here!

Yulya pokes under the bed to pull out a blob engulfing the cleaned dishes. It immediately tries to hide again and it takes Cats help to get Alice out
Poor Alice!
We need to get you some clothes for this weather!

Yulya greets Toblen and thanks him for the hospitality and food and sits at the table to eat breakfast when she spots Elmina.

Yulyas mood drops learning that Gundrens brothers rushed ahead. The prospect of running for hours isnt exactly alluring for an armored priest.
What a blunder I hope this doesnt cause us additional trouble. We cannot look after more people in trouble!
Let us visit Daran first, then head to Miss Greywind to pick up some gear and clothes for Alice!

Alice 07/29/2024 (Mon) 00:29 [Preview] No.5151 del

>>5137
After cleaning the dinner dishes, Alice settles under the bed, catching a few bedbugs and resting peacefully during the night.

>>5150
Alice is violently woken by Yulya who pulls her out of her hideout. After unwillingly morphing into the shape of a naked girl, Alice stares out of the window with disbelief
Are you kidding me??
Is this a joke? Ice? Seriously?

Alice walks in circles in the room with no intention to dress in more than Yulyas blanket while gesticulating to the others
This is no ordinary weather! I know enough about meteorology even in this state to tell you this isn't natural. This must be some sort of magic or something! It's that fucking orb I tell you! It's mocking me, they're all laughing at us while we freeze to death here! Now what do we do? I literally can't in this weather. I won't! I hate cold! This is utterly unacceptable! If only I was back to normal! My ship could probably terraform the climate into something more bearabl...
Alice pauses mid-word
Wait, that's not good. This is way worse than I thought! If this weather continues or even gets worse, we might not be able to reach my ship in the mountains anymore. Do you have any idea what will happen if I don't manage to get there in time?? Of course you don't.

>>5148
Alice puts the stash of perfectly clean dishes on Toblen's bar and sits down to eat

Shopping on a Brisk Spring Morning Joy the DM 07/29/2024 (Mon) 02:52 [Preview] No.5152 del

>>5151
>Do you have any idea what will happen if I don't manage to get there in time?? Of course you don't.

[Earlier]
Ashley dreams of quiet nights in a tall building with lights in the distance as far as the horizon. Then she's so rudely awakened by the periphrastic mad ramblings of a lunatic.

"Ah! Alice, put some cloths on!"

She pulls on her boots, wipes her face with a damp cloth, washes her hands and arms and drags herself down with the rest of them.

[Later]
>>5149
>Alright let's hurry Nya!

>>5150
>Let us visit Daran first, then head to Miss Greywind to pick up some gear and clothes for Alice!

You eat quickly 9sp to Toblin (3sp from Ashley) and head off into the biting cold morning air to Lionshield Coster first.

This shop has weapons and armor, they do have shields and other adventure gear though supply is limited. Ashley will buy a shield and thieves' tools if she can. They also have clothes, but nothing all that warm, though you could layer. For every layer you gain 5C protection. Having nothing on you start to take damage after an hour every 5 minutes you fail a constitution check DC 5 at 0C, for undergarments, gloves, socks most skin covered, you'll be okay down to -5C, add armor and it's -10C up to 4 layers will help down to -20C then you'll need more aggressive protection. Constitution check increases 1 for every degree under -5C so -10C without enough layers is DC10 vs CON, etc.

Cat, Yulya and Ashley have 2-3 layers, the yukata is only 1. Alice will take 2 damage instead of 1 because of her vulnerability to cold.

Make your purchase wish list.

Cat 07/30/2024 (Tue) 07:51 [Preview] No.5166 del

>>5152
Lionshield Coster is just over there Nya!
Let's buy a cloak for Alice and a shield for Ashley Nya!

Yulya 07/30/2024 (Tue) 16:51 [Preview] No.5167 del

>>5150
>Let us visit Daran first, then head to Miss Greywind to pick up some gear and clothes for Alice!

>>5152
>You eat quickly 9sp to Toblin (3sp from Ashley) and head off into the biting cold morning air to Lionshield Coster first.
Being ignored once again, Yulya trods behind the others while staring into the distance
Party leader - what a joke!

Ashley 07/30/2024 (Tue) 18:54 [Preview] No.5168 del

>>5166
>Lionshield Coster is just over there Nya!
>Let's buy a cloak for Alice and a shield for Ashley Nya!

Cat's enthusiasm is infectious, "Nyaa!"

>>5167
>Party leader - what a joke!

Ashley puts a hand on Yulya's shoulder, "Cheer up chief, I listen to you sometimes but did anyone ever explain to you about hearding cats?"

Ashley chases after Cat toward the store with the odd name while whistling a wintery tune from an unknown time and place.

Alice 07/30/2024 (Tue) 21:17 [Preview] No.5169 del

>>5152
Alice races towards the weapon shop wrapped in Yulya's blanket and swearing loudly

Supplying for the Rescue 1/2 Joy the DM 07/31/2024 (Wed) 02:04 [Preview] No.5170 del

>>5166
>Lionshield Coster is just over there Nya!
>Let's buy a cloak for Alice and a shield for Ashley Nya!

Ashley sees how much coin everyone has and scratches her head, "I still feel jipped somehow, but ok. One shield please?"

A woman is in back stocking some things you remember giving to Hobby. She turns to Ashley with a glance and stands. She's a tall, elegant woman, fair skin, dark hair, and a stern expression, "I have to apologize that my prices are so high, aren't you the traders who came into town last night?"

"Yeah, that's us, not that I can afford what I need anyway. We didn't make much on this trip that wasn't Gundren's, he just hired us goons to escort the shipment and we couldn't even do that right. Now we have to go save him from whatever fate he and Sildar's gotten themselves into, not to mention the other Rockseekers' are up to, running off to rescue their brother. One big mess after another and what's up with the frost? Isn't this supposed to be 'never winter' down here?"

She was taken aback by Ashley's ramblings, "I don't have all the information, I heard something about Gundren being stuck, his brothers Tharden and Nundro came through here this morning right after I opened looking for supplies for cave mapping. I did find it odd they looked so worried. Gundren brings in a lot of what I need to run this shop, what are you missing that you need?"

Ashley looked toward her with the most desperate puppy-dog expression she could muster, "Thieves' tools and a shield. First I gotta stay alive long enough to get to him, then, if he's chained up, bashing his wrists with a great sword probably won't be a good idea. He'll be free but no hands." Ashley pulled her hands into her sleeves and gave a sad face as if her hands were chopped off by a Tabaxi Barbarian to free her from Goblin chains. [PERFORMANCE 1d20+4=11 vs DC10] [HIDDEN ROLL(S)]

She looked pained, not necessarily in an empathetic way, but it did affect her, "Okay, tell you what, you can have the shield and thieves' tool kit and I'll have Gundren owe it to me by coming back here alive and well. What do you say?"

Ashley was a little surprised that she got that for free, "Uhhhh, throw in a child-sized cloak and you got yourself a deal!" Ashley then smiled innocently and held it long enough for it to turn creepy. [PERSUASION 1d20+4=17]

"Just rescue those loveable dwarven fools that keep this town afloat and we're even, otherwise you'll owe me 150 for the shield, 375 for the tool kit and 15 for the wool cloak, now who's the cloak for?"

Ashley looked around and pointed to Alice, "Slimeball in a blanket thing there, she's also a girl... thing sometimes, about 4 and a half tall?" Ashley ran over to the ball o' blanket and pulled Alice up out of it like a nearly drown puppy, the girlish doll-shape slowly congealed into a shivering humanoid figure.

"Ew."

"Hey, this is my friend... ish and she has feelings... probably, so don't judge her for being a slime ball, monster, porcelain rubber doll... thing." Ashley shook the form of her friend-ish companion and the legs popped down and filled in like a dog's rubber chew squeaky toy.

"Okay, um, I'll have to do some quick tailoring, which I'd charge you for but again, only if Gundren isn't rescued."

In a few minutes she came back with the cloak and delicately placed it around Alice, "Good?"

[Optional Response #1]

Ashley gave her two thumbs up, "Now we just need a muzzle... just kidding!"

"About the cold, rumor is there's an anomaly to the Southeast in the mountains. Several weeks ago something fell from the sky in that region and not too long after there was snow seen in the local mountains, but who knows what's going on. I suppose if it grows big enough to effect Neverwinter then maybe someone will do something about it. Maybe we'll be 3 feet under snow by then."

[Optional Response #2]

Supplying for the Rescue 2/2 Joy the DM 07/31/2024 (Wed) 02:07 [Preview] No.5171 del

>>5170
You all leave the shop Ashely with her shield tied securely to her pack, and her thieves' tools in her pack. Alice bundled in two layers and likely feeling much warmer. You make it next to Edermath Orchard. Where apparently there is an Owl hooting contest based on the noises coming from the lush trees. You find a Half-Drow elf man you suppose is Master Edermath himself sitting on a rocking chair on the front porch of this stately manor. The trees of antiquity here were apples, so the long rows of neatly trimmed trees were just showing signs of spring growth and didn't mind the frost at all.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovBRjzof-4k [Embed]

In front of the manor you see sheep grazing on the frost burnt grass. He sees you coming with a kind smile at first then upon seeing Ashley, for some reason his smile fades.

[Required Approach and Greeting: Daran is an adventurer of old, no less than 100, probably closer to 140 and long since retired. You can expect he will appreciate formalities, so the leader of the group will need to address him and introduce the troop and the issues at hand. You can see he got a bad feeling about the way Ashley looks for some reason. You don't know what kind of adventurer he was but expect him to be at least Gold plate, though when he adventured they didn't have plates or discrete levels. He would be a supplier of apples and cider to places all around the sword coast as a profession now. His property is obviously set up for business so you're not imposing.]

Cat 07/31/2024 (Wed) 10:36 [Preview] No.5172 del

>>5170
Cat cant help but laugh at Alice's performance and pokes her with a claw
Nyhaha you look terrible Nya! I hope this cloak helps a bit Nya!

>"About the cold, rumor is there's an anomaly to the Southeast in the mountains. Several weeks ago something fell from the sky in that region and not too long after there was snow seen in the local mountains, but who knows what's going on. I suppose if it grows big enough to effect Neverwinter then maybe someone will do something about it. Maybe we'll be 3 feet under snow by then."
Cat raises an ear
Nya, Alice isn't that where your...''
Cat is shushed by a bat of Alice's hand

>>5171
While walking to Edermath Orchard, Cat pesters Alice again
Nya, Alice, do you think your ship is somehow involved at this Nya? How can a ship even do this Nya? What is it like Nya? A ship to fly to the stars Nya? I can't imagine something like that Nya!

Cat is amazed by the orchard
Nya what's with all the owls Nya? And look at the sheep Nya! What a nice place Nya!

But spotting Daran, Cat has slight doubts whether this old man would be capable of running for hours and then be ready for a fight. In fact she already doubts if her companions are capable of this as well.

Edited last time by ALICE on 07/31/2024 (Wed) 11:16.

Alice 07/31/2024 (Wed) 16:49 [Preview] No.5173 del

>>5170
>In a few minutes she came back with the cloak and delicately placed it around Alice, "Good?"
T-thank you, ma'am!
T-that's a lot better!
S-sorry for this despicable shape of m-mine but I'm reeeealy not g-good with cold!

Alice still retracts her limbs to minimize her surface and hops along the road toward the orchard like a proper ooze

>>5172
>Nya, Alice, do you think your ship is somehow involved at this Nya? How can a ship even do this Nya? What is it like Nya? A ship to fly to the stars Nya? I can't imagine something like that Nya!
Alice isn't really in shape to form coherent sentences yet and still shaking but tries to explain
L-look, t-the ship is a l-lot like me, a c-construct of l-living metal. B-but more like an animal. You w-wouldn't understand even if I t-tried to explain, even I d-don't. It is not m-made by humanoids. W-we k-kinda s-stole it!
T-the s-ship is sentient but not s-sapient at least in its wrecked state. It is s-slowly healing and growing and must have drastically a-altered the landscape around the c-crash site by now but it s-should have done so to the opposite making it more h-hot and h-humid not cold. Unless, t-this is some last resort defense m-mechanism to keep p-people from going there. I c-can't rule that out but it seems unlikely. It's not s-supposed to do that. But I haven't been able to communicate with it since the c-crash. T-that's not good. Not good at all! I do not k-know in what shape it is and how good its judgment is. Gotta admit this is extremely dangerous. It is - s-still very powerful and I gotta go t-there to audit each other's integrity. Otherwise, uh, yeah it could destroy this entire world. But not by freezing it but growing uncontrollably and digesting everything. But don't worry, the chance of that happening is slim. I guess?

Alice 07/31/2024 (Wed) 18:15 [Preview] No.5176 del

>>5171
Wrapped in blanket and cloak, Alice has somewhat warmed up while hopping to the orchard. She marvels the apple trees in perfect shape and is reminded of her friend Mr. Tree behind the Neverwinter gate.
This man knows how to look after trees!

Alice looks at the strange white fluffy animals grazing on the meadow''
What are these? They look funny!

>He sees you coming with a kind smile at first then upon seeing Ashley, for some reason his smile fades.
Alice already likes Daran while only seeing him from a distance. She morphs into her best possible shape and even removes her cloak and blanket, handing them to Cat to look her best in her spotlessly clean Yukata.
Finally a man of culture in this backwater world!

Alice steps forward with Yulya in tow to address Daran

Yulya 08/01/2024 (Thu) 13:26 [Preview] No.5180 del

>>5170
Yulya is both impressed and concerned by Ashleys persuasion skills but glad she now has both shield and even thieves tools.

Yulya flinches when Linene mentions the crash of Alices spaceship but feigns innocence while thinking
Oh no please not more people asking questions!

>>5176
>Alice looks at the strange white fluffy animals grazing on the meadow
>What are these? They look funny!
These are sheep Alice have you never seen one? Wool comes from their fur.

''Alices report about her spaceship also sound concerning but first things first, rescuing Gundren has priority!

>>5171
Yulya feels strangely calm and almost at home entering Edermath Orchard even more so as she spots Daran peacefully sitting on his rocking chair. What a peaceful scenery!''

Ashley you did great getting us free gear just now but let me handle this! This man is - different!

Yulya steps forward with Alice and bows before addressing Daran using Persuasion
Master Edermath I presume?
I am Yulya a mere Peace Cleric of Eldath and adventurer from Neverwinter! These are my party members Alice Ashley and Cat!
Pardon our intrusion but we come before you today with unfortunate news and a sincere request!

We were hired to escort Sir Gundren Rockseeker and Sir Sildar Hallwinter on their trip to bring supplies from Neverwinter to Phandalin.
And it pains me to say that while we managed to arrive here with Sir Gundrens cart we have yet failed! We were separated while rescuing a dozen children chained to a cart and on their way into slavery at the junction of the High Road and Triboar Trail and in the mean time it appears Sir Gundren and Sir Sildar were taken by goblins!

We ourselves fought off a goblin ambush including a hobgoblin and retrieved Sir Gundrens and Sir Sildars horses in terrible shape. But aside from their footprints among those of goblins and a few goblin corpses there was no trace of them to be found. I assume they fought bravely but where overwhelmed by those heinous creatures.

We ourselves were exhausted after the fight and decided to move on to Phandalin to deliver the supplies entrusted to us and ask for reinforcements to rescue those two unfortunate men to which we owe a lot!

Yet even worse it appears Sir Gundrens brothers Tharden and Nundro rushed ahead this morning without coordinating with us! I doubt they have the means to get their brother back rather they will probably fall victim to the goblins themselves!

So without wasting more of your precious time we humbly ask you Master Edermath to lend us inexperienced adventurers your hand! We are mere iron plate beginners and to be honest this is our first quest! We are determined to rescue Sir Gundren and assure the safety of his brothers but we would greatly benefit from your vast experience and skills! We are not wealthy and cannot offer much as payment for your services but I believe it would not merely benefit Sir Gundrens family but this town as a whole to retrieve these men! I am aware that the chances to find Sir Gundren alive may be slim but the powers granted to me by the gods include the ability to revive a person as long as no more than 4 days have passed since death. If we hurry we should make it in time!

The Master's Abode Joy the DM 08/02/2024 (Fri) 01:10 [Preview] No.5192 del

>>5173
>But don't worry, the chance of that happening is slim. I guess?

Ashley glances her way then shrugs.

>>5172
>Cat has slight doubts whether this old man would be capable of running for hours and then be ready for a fight.

>>5176
>Alice steps forward with Yulya in tow to address Daran

>>5180
>Ashley you did great getting us free gear just now but let me handle this! This man is - different!

Ashley tastefully refrains from laughing out loud.

>Master Edermath I presume?
>...
>Yet even worse it appears...
>...If we hurry we should make it in time!

[PERSUASION 1d20+4=14]
Master Edermath looked both relieved and concerned, he spoke with a silky smooth, elegant tone, reminiscent of the drow. "As you so gracefully put it, this is your quest. What kind of adventurer would I be to take away such a joy of accomplishment. Though I do appreciate the important work of traders," he glanced at Ashley momentarily with a slight distaste to his expression, "working with them isn't my passion, no, my passion is these trees now, they're like my children and they need me." His voice became drawn out as if in the presence of something grotesque, "Gundran and his brothers, the dwarves in general, well you know dwarves can be, they're a lot like," he swallowed as if trying to get down medicine, with a quick glance at Ashley "others we're familiar with." He scoffed in a derisive way, with a feigned smile.'' "The l'adru, the ki'l'adru, they can be so well behaved at times yet you know their nature will always be prominent in dealings with them. You're familiar with the yaulë obviously, not the least bit disagreeable, nor cultured, like the pia naug, they simply don't have it in them, how can we fault their nature? Not even their royalty is the least bit couth. I digress. He's done wonders for this town, of course, and I was here long before there was a town left to be called such, and then the mine opened, not that I don't appreciate the extra business, I applaud him, not bad for a naug. But do please send him my regards and well wishes."

He smiled again, with deep lines forming around his dark eyes, "would you perhaps be interested in some fresh pressed cider? Excuse me if I don't break out the formal cups. Do sit and relax, I may have something you can use on your little adventure." ''There were only two other chairs. He looked back toward an open window as if signaling someone inside. He seemed in no rush."

[Respond to any point in his dialogue you see fit to talk to him.]

Cat 08/02/2024 (Fri) 08:15 [Preview] No.5193 del

>>5192
Cat has little interest in following the formal conversation and stares into nothingness. But her ears pick up fresh pressed cider as well as getting a gift. Sounds good, doesn't it?

Yulya 08/02/2024 (Fri) 16:32 [Preview] No.5194 del

>>5192
Yulya silently shrinks with every word from Daran realizing her utter failure. Yet another one! In front of everyone! How embarrassing...

Only now Yulya remembers that dwarves and elves arent exactly on best terms and that her request was outright absurd. Why do all these people have to be so complicated? So - humanoid?

Yulya slowly creeps onto the chair as if it was a mountain and clings to it while putting on a painful smile. How to get out of this shameful situation after being rejected? There is nowhere to run. Yulya glances over to Alice who seems to be in a ridiculously good mood and hopes that Ashley doesn't escalate the situation any further.

Alice 08/02/2024 (Fri) 17:54 [Preview] No.5197 del

>>5192
Alice happily listens to Daran's words with great interest, nodding frequently. Not that she understands which people he is talking about but the general meaning is clear
Subhumans everywhere. This man understands me!

>"my passion is these trees now, they're like my children and they need me."
Alice's smile brightens even more to the point of being beyond creepy
Haa!
Your trees truly are splendid, Sir Edermath! I have rarely seen trees in such perfect shape. And they seem unaffected by this horrible weather. Is this magic?
By the way what is your opinion on this cold? I am not from this area but I was told it should not be freezing here. This does not seem to be natural weather! Very suspicious!

Alice notices Yulya's state with slight bewilderment and pats her on the back while hopping on the second chair to get closer to Daran
We would love to have a quick taste of your cider! It must be excellent considering those trees!
Not that Alice knows what a 'cider' is but even for an alien it isn't hard to guess that it must be made from the fruit of this orchard's trees

Haa, how nice it would be to relax here for a while but we're in a but of a hurry. Dead dwarves are bad for our business, you understand!

The Master's Abode II 1/2 Daran 08/02/2024 (Fri) 23:50 [Preview] No.5201 del

>>5193
>Sounds good, doesn't it?

"Well aren't you well behaved for a yaulë, and that's a very nice set of armor there, I wonder who you had to kill to get that? Well no matter, please sit if you're allowed by your master." He offered a chair across the porch table.

>>5176
>Alice steps forward with Yulya in tow to address Daran

>>5197
>>5194
>Haa! Your trees truly are splendid, Sir Edermath! I have rarely seen trees in such perfect shape. And they seem unaffected by this horrible weather. Is this magic? By the way what is your opinion on this cold? I am not from this area but I was told it should not be freezing here. This does not seem to be natural weather! Very suspicious! We would love to have a quick taste of your cider! It must be excellent considering those trees! Haa, how nice it would be to relax here for a while but we're in a but of a hurry. Dead dwarves are bad for our business, you understand!

"Well well Yulya, what do you have here?" He said with a smirk and an eyebrow raised. "I naturally presumed, a Cleric needs an undead attendant, but such soulless creations have no ability to converse naturally, and what a chattering little thing it is. How amusing. Could it be some sort of automation? The very idea of it is curious. Well wonders never cease, and it even asks questions, I wonder if it truly understands or if it's somehow programmed to converse in such a manor." He inspects Alice more closely, taking her hand and pinching it hard, then attempting to peal away a fingernail, "It commented on the trees as if it knew, it concerns itself with idle chit chat, is this your doing, some trick perhaps? Such a sturdy thing too, though the hands aren't very realistic, the skin feels like the skin of a snake or lizard. No, this isn't as I first thought, certainly not the flesh of a once alive thing nor the metallic skin of a the denizens of the outer nirvana. Certainly not the crude mindless savages of the Dwemer artificers. Curious indeed. Wherever did you find such a thing?" He attempts to lift the kimono but Alice slaps his hand away instinctively. He pulled his hand away and then smells it,'' "Ugg, it's been tainted by the stench of the goblins, please have it stand back."

His expression fell, "Yulya the Aasimar, why would you allow the smells of goblin and carriage grease, do you not wash your things? Is there no notion of soap in the wilds these days? Now, do sit. Don't you have anything to say for yourself? Another thing." He moved on with a lecturing or mentoring tone, "You know, elves are the predominant peoples of this land, a gift from the same gods you worship, cleric of Eldath, her light shines so dimly through you I could hardly tell, perhaps she's disappointed you've forsaken the children of Ilúvatar. This I believe must be punishment for not having one of their own grace your party, you would do well to recruit one as soon as possible. Not to have an elf in your party nearly guarantees your deeds will go unsung. The lifespans of the lesser races are so pathetically short, what can even be expected?" he tsked, "It's such a waste."

He shoos Ashley away with a flick of his wrist and a turned up nose as if she's peddling gong. "Go along and play in the mud with the sheep little dathrasi, the adults will call you when they're ready to leave."

Ashley rolled her eyes and did exactly that, "Chase me Alice!" in moments she was chasing sheep in the tall grass.

The Master's Abode II 2/2 Joy the DM 08/02/2024 (Fri) 23:56 [Preview] No.5202 del

>>5201

A high elf with a mature look, exited the manor with a pitcher and three goblets. "Making friends again I see dear Daran." she smiled kindly at Yulya and Cat, "we appreciate all business, Dwarven, Tabaxi, even Human."

Daran gave a scowl.

She elegantly set down the three goblets and the pitcher and then knelt in front of Alice, "Definately not a Dwemer creation." She pressed down in Alice's chin, opening her mouth. "Marvelous, is it gelatinous in construction?"

"Oh of course, it's some sort of plasmid, but it's dead is it not?" Daran responded.

"Dead, or never alive in the first place, not of this plane? At any rate quite a creation. Do you understand me little one? Do you wish to know about weather and trees? Watch the eyes, there's something there beyond gears and wheels or simple animation." She turned to Yulya, "Would you be willing to sell it?"

"The feel of it reminds me of that anomoly," Daran pondered.

"Hm," she agreed. Then turned her attention to Yulya and Cat, "I'm Daylinn, call me a Daran fan from years back. You know he was quite a hero during the last flight of dragons. Signs point to another in the making, would you be the next heroes? How exciting for you."

Respond to any point in this conversation. They are both of advanced age and have several layers of magical protection and enhancements cast upon them due either to equipment or raw spells. Clearly they're seeing things that the average person wouldn't.

Alice 08/03/2024 (Sat) 20:45 [Preview] No.5203 del

>>5201
Alice feels like being investigated by a curious tribe that has never seen an European and lets Daran's otherwisely unforgivable antics slide with a mild smile. It would be impolite to interfere with the naive musings of stone-age people.
Finally someone notices my uniqueness!
Most people so far just took me for granted, it was quite disappointing...

>He inspects Alice more closely, taking her hand and pinching it hard, then attempting to peal away a fingernail
Haha that tickles Sir Edermath!

>He attempts to lift the kimono but Alice slaps his hand away instinctively.
Now now, you are quite bold Sir Edermath! I appreciate your taste but we just met! And how rude, I surely don't smell, all I touch should be digested and cleaned perfectly. Could it be that my skills are still insufficient for your excellent senses in this pathetic form?
Alice looks at Daran with the same keen interest. What a curious being. Very powerful yet hopelessly arrogant. Like all of them, no matter how often this has brought them doom.

>the metallic skin of the denizens of the outer nirvana
''Alice's eyes narrow for a moment. This man must be thoroughly questioned once she has become stronger. Could the influence of the Golden Man and his servants have spread to this world? That would be dangerous!

>The lifespans of the lesser races are so pathetically short, what can even be expected?" he tsked, "It's such a waste."
Alice nods again and raises her finger but hesitates and remains silent. Ignorance is bliss and what she could say would not sit well with this old man.''

Alice is surprised to see another elf coming to investigate her. Is there a nest somewhere? This is becoming a little intrusive.
>"Do you understand me little one? Do you wish to know about weather and trees? Watch the eyes, there's something there beyond gears and wheels or simple animation."
I am afraid I don't. I cannot perceive magic, mana or souls, whatever you call it. This is the price of my existence.
Yet I do know a great deal about weather and trees, enough to deduct that neither this weather nor these trees are in a natural state. Thus some sort of outside influence, probably magic must be involved. While I love what you made of your trees, this weather is inacceptable! We must find the source of this cold and eradicate it - or I'm outta here!
Alice looks at the goblets on the table and bows
I hope to one day be worthy of having a taste of your cider! May you and your trees live well, until we meet again!

We will, we must...
Alice mumbles while joining Ashley with the sheep. She tries to touch the funny animals but they flee in terror.
Hmm, looks like I'm not very well-liked today! Well no wonder in this shape. I can't wait to get my original form back. Me and smell - me of all peopl...
Alice suddenly remembers having 4 dried goblin ears skewered on her spear
Ohhhyeah, that was it!
She takes one ear off and looks at it.
Yep, tastes and smells awful. Finding a way to turn these fuckers into something tasty won't be easy.

Alice turns to Ashley
Hey, don't take it personally, these guys are always like this. Acting like the masters of the universe despite being a dwindling and doomed race. Outside of a few weird backwater worlds like this one they're basically gone and the fate that ultimately awaits them isn't pretty. I still like them despite their insolence. A treasure trove of knowledge, skill and culture. These trees, I will never be able to reproduce something like that!

But yeah dealing with them always is a pain. I wonder if we can achieve anything here aside of wasting time.

Alice looks over to the table
Hey do you think they'll be alright? Yulya is on the verge of crying and I have no idea how long Cat will play the obedient slave.

Conversation Daran and Daylinn 08/03/2024 (Sat) 21:25 [Preview] No.5204 del

>>5203
>Thus some sort of outside influence, probably magic must be involved. While I love what you made of your trees, this weather is inacceptable! We must find the source of this cold and eradicate it - or I'm outta here!

She looks at Daran, "Surprisingly verbose."

"Nevermind it's chattering, give this Cleric Yulya a chance to answer."

"No, it speaks as if intelligent, so I'll humor it." she turns back to Alice, "the cold you say? Why yes isn't it cold lately, well of course this can be easily understood by simple deduction. There was an ice dragon spotted nearby and suddenly we see ice and snow in the local mountains, that's no coincidence. Now what is interesting is the treasure it found, some sort of metallic object of unknown origin, looking as though it fell right out of the sky."

Daran interrupts, "Don't concern yourselves, this dragon was likely just their to waylay a potential owner of the thing. It'll lose interest eventually and continue on her migratory path to the north once the summer hits. For now, just enjoy the extended winter."

Daylinn agrees, "True, we shouldn't worry too much. Now about the trees, well they're apple trees, and Daran has bred verieties that don't need much in terms of chill, but won't they be full this year Daran?"

He smiles, "a bumper crop for certain, we should somehow convince the dragon to stay, and welcome it back next spring."

She smirks, "if they were only so accommodating. Well..."

>I hope to one day be worthy of having a taste of your cider! May you and your trees live well, until we meet again!

"Daran, I'd like to see it drink."

He sighs, "such a waste, go on then."

She pours the three goblets and hands one to Alice and studies her like something unexpected might happen. "Before you're off, please do have a taste little shemlan."

[Alice to respond before running off.]

>Hey, don't take it personally, these guys are always like this.

>do you think they'll be alright?

"M-hm-n, RUN!" Ashley uses one of her summoned cats to heard the frightened sheep straight for them and laughs as she sprints away.

[This is all still the same scene, interject anywhere you see fit.]

Yulya 08/04/2024 (Sun) 13:38 [Preview] No.5205 del

Yulya is taken aback by Darans behavior but stares at the table like a scolded schoolchild while responding with a monotonous voice to the insults and accusations hurled at her.
Please be kind to Alice Master Edermath she is not a tool but my comrade and friend. And definitely not for sale. She came from the sky and ultimately another star rather than another plane as far as I understand.

The same goes for all my party members they are my dear comrades and friends not servants or tools. Yes even Ashley the human as troublesome as she sometimes may be.
Yulya leans over the table whispering to Daran
She is no ordinary one I am sure you noticed. Blessed or cursed by the gods? It is hard to tell. She herself has no memories of where she comes from but some very strange powers.

I rescued them all from the verge of death following a sign of God. The winged Goddess SheShe to be precise who sent me on a journey with these girls. Though I do not know the purpose it appears to be of great importance to the gods. I have received disturbing visions of the future and I am afraid something terrible is about to unfold. Far beyond goblins and perhaps even dragons.

That said I came here in hope for elven support for our simple task of rescuing Sir Gundren. Our numbers are few and our experience is little. But ultimately it is to be determined by the gods who will join our party not by me.

>>5202
>"I'm Daylinn, call me a Daran fan from years back. You know he was quite a hero during the last flight of dragons. Signs point to another in the making, would you be the next heroes? How exciting for you."
Yulya laughs bitterly
Heroes? I'd prefer not to. I was living peacefully as a hermit worshiping Eldath in the serenity of nature before things got turned upside down in the entire area. So now I serve two goddesses whose relationship doesnt appear to be the best. It is not an easy task but I attempt my best to fulfill it though it is not to my liking. I would rather tend to trees in an orchard like this one or return to my cabin in the woods if I had the choice.

By the way you know we met a dragon at the rest stop along the high road? It devoured an ox and took off. What a terrifying creature we could not even move. Yet there was no sign of cold so I do not know whether this was the same creature you suspect to be responsible for this weather. Could there be two dragons? The guards at Neverwinter spoke of a dragon able to shapeshift into a human. All the same or yet another one? It is all so absurd.
You seem confident this dragon you speak of means no harm to this town? What advice could you give should we enounter it?

Yulya is glad none of her comrades has caused a catastrophic scene so far and turns around seeing Ashley create a sheep stampede with her summons. But she feels too tired to react

Alice 08/04/2024 (Sun) 19:27 [Preview] No.5209 del

>>5204
>There was an ice dragon spotted nearby and suddenly we see ice and snow in the local mountains, that's no coincidence. Now what is interesting is the treasure it found, some sort of metallic object of unknown origin, looking as though it fell right out of the sky."

Alice's eyes narrow again
Very strange! How did you happen to learn of this?
Did you see it or did the dragon tell you?

>She pours the three goblets and hands one to Alice and studies her like something unexpected might happen. "Before you're off, please do have a taste little shemlan."
Oh, why thank you!

Alice takes the goblet and takes a sip
Excellent! Such rich flavor, a lot of volatile compounds adding to the scent too! Very different from the apples I know. Truly wonderful. I bet it would taste even better if I could perceive magic!

Alice looks at the goblet and then pours it down in one go
Thank you for letting me have this, now I shall no longer taint you with my goblin scent and proceed to the sheep alongside the lowly human!

Alice bows, hands back the goblet and runs off to Ashley
>"M-hm-n, RUN!" Ashley uses one of her summoned cats to heard the frightened sheep straight for them and laughs as she sprints away.
Hey wait a minute...
Alice uses her acrobatic skills to evade the sheep, jumps on top of one and tries to hold on

Conversation 1/2 Continued Daran and Daylinn 08/05/2024 (Mon) 01:51 [Preview] No.5210 del

>>5202
>[Daran] "The feel of it reminds me of that anomaly," Daran pondered.

>>5204
>[Daylinn] Now what is interesting is the treasure it found, some sort of metallic object of unknown origin, looking as though it fell right out of the sky.

>>5209
>Alice's eyes narrow again
>Very strange! How did you happen to learn of this?
>Did you see it or did the dragon tell you?

"See Daran, see it does understand me." She looks to her friend.

"Remarkable," he says thoughtfully.

She attempts to peer around the mask, and sees more of Alice's face. "Oh! Do you know what I think this is? It's an animated doll, but the construction is plasma and not cloth."

"If it was that would be a revelation." Daran takes up a goblet and takes a drink. "Mmhm, this is why I do this," He remarks to himself proudly.

"Okay, little shemlan, how would we know? Wouldn't you think we could investigate a loud boom in the local mountains?" She turns to Daran, it's not very bright, but still very remarkable for what it is.

>Alice takes the goblet and takes a sip
>Excellent! Such rich flavor, a lot of volatile compounds adding to the scent too! Very different from the apples I know. Truly wonderful. I bet it would taste even better if I could perceive magic!
>Thank you for letting me have this, now I shall no longer taint you with my goblin scent and proceed to the sheep alongside the lowly human!

"HA! What a hilarious little shem it is." Daran says with glee, or it could be the cider, it's quite strong.

"Look at it go."

[This may be out of order, but treat it accordingly.]

>>5205
>Heroes? I'd prefer not to. I was living peacefully as a hermit worshiping Eldath

"As you should, who is to say you can't?" Daylinn remarks.

>Please be kind to Alice Master Edermath she is not a tool but my comrade and friend. And definitely not for sale.

"Shame," Daran says, "well keep it clean at the very least."

>She came from the sky and ultimately another star rather than another plane as far as I understand.

"Oh? A starseed shem doll? Interesting, we've not even begun to map the many inhabited spheres of the material plane, just as the children of Ilúvatar were undoubtedly starseeds originally. How could we even relate to the crude and frail creatures of this sphere?"

>The same goes for all my party members... but some very strange powers.

"Well at any rate, what an unfortunate waste of uniqueness on such a creature," he says with a scowl

"If there was only an easy way to increase their lifespans." Daylinn added.

He waved his hand dismissively and seemed uninterested in the prospect, "You said it yourself Yulya, troublesome, short-lived is their best attribute, imagine if they lived a thousand years, oh gods please save us from such torture."

Daylinn laughed, "we'd rather ascend back to our home sphere wouldn't we Daran?"

"In a heartbeat! At any cost!"

>I rescued them all... I am afraid something terrible is about to unfold...
"Follow that instinct, dear Yulya," Daylinn said and took Alice's goblet.

"Take that to the pigs, let their stench mask the goblin's."

She smiled and excused herself to re-enter the home.

"Daylinn! That girl will never listen!"

Conversation 2/2 Continued Daran and Daylinn 08/05/2024 (Mon) 01:52 [Preview] No.5211 del

>>5205
>That said I came here in hope for elven support for our simple task of rescuing Sir Gundren. Our numbers are few and our experience is little. But ultimately it is to be determined by the gods who will join our party not by me.

"Hm, well, I wish you well on your journey, let me see..." ''He rifles through his pockets then looks like he remembered something, He excuses himself and returns shortly with Daylinn holding a small elegant looking ring, "Please take this as a token of good will toward those who could stand against the odds. Any elf worth his salt would join your party for this." [Though he may wish you add an Elf to your party, this view is his alone and is not shared necessarily by your DM]

[Yulya has gained an item: Ring of Quick Casting - Three times a day, at any time, use of this ring can hasten the casting of any spell that requires 1 action; it becomes a free action and is cast instantly. Weight .1lbs value: unknown.]

[Required Response #1: Yulya]

>By the way you know we met a dragon... Could there be two dragons? The guards at Neverwinter spoke of a dragon able to shapeshift into a human. What advice could you give should we encounter it?

Daran laughs, "In to a human? Absurd indeed."

"I don't recommend you encounter a dragon; you know they say you encounter a dragon only once in a lifetime." She titters.

"A human?" Daran repeats and laughs heartily.

Daylinn shares in his laughter but in a much more muted manor. More of a giggle.

>>5209
>Hey wait a minute...
>Alice uses her acrobatic skills to evade the sheep, jumps on top of one and tries to hold on

Ashley laughs hysterically as the sheep are run ragged by her summons, "Get'em Mr. Bigglesworth!"

Cat 08/05/2024 (Mon) 04:32 [Preview] No.5212 del

Cat intensely not-listens to the conversation observing the birds in the sky. She respects elders and power and Yulya and won't act out her emotions on those elves. Better than humans. No elf has ever attacked or enslaved the Tabaxi. But that's about it. They are as arrogantly looking down on others as human nobles.

Cat still patiently waits for her cider and perhaps some useful gift. Her ears pick up anything dragon-related though she doesn't understand much of the formal conversation. But enough to grasp an ice-dragon is causing the cold.

From Cat's seat across the table she can see Ashley and Alice mess with the sheep and wishes she was there. Cat's eyes dart between her still empty goblet and the girls having fun with the sheep. Her tail sways back and forth more and more with each minute...

Yulya 08/05/2024 (Mon) 17:19 [Preview] No.5221 del

>>5211
>[Yulya has gained an item: Ring of Quick Casting - Three times a day, at any time, use of this ring can hasten the casting of any spell that requires 1 action; it becomes a free action and is cast instantly. Weight .1lbs value: unknown.]

Yulya receives the ring and bows
Thank you Master Edermath!
I feel this ring will aid us greatly I will treasure it! We are in your debt!

Still Conversing? Joy the DM 08/06/2024 (Tue) 00:16 [Preview] No.5227 del

>>5221
>Thank you Master Edermath!
>I feel this ring will aid us greatly I will treasure it! We are in your debt!

Daran batted away the words like flies, "Debt? No. Just remember how generous and selfless elves are, and hopefully it helps you rescue that naug and his kin if that is your task, now have some cider, even the yaulë should try it, I'm very proud of the performance of the cold press on chilly nights, it brings a certain sweetness that you wouldn't get otherwise."

Daylinn had brought another goblet, and poured two more, pushing one toward Yulya and Cat.

[Don't you have dwarves and a human to rescue?]

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