B’garry walks you all down to a tent o the beach, the very same tent which has a few if your packs still laying there. As you walk down, he carries on about the developments on the build site. You can also see for yourselves, that a lot of the scaffolding has gone and a large, magnificent stone structure is coming into reality quickly.
AS you enter the tent, Ruven is standing over an oak table which has some of your charted maps laying out on them. He looks up at you all as you enter the tent.
”Ahhh, my trusted companions. These look fantastic! I think we can probably uhhh, cross check them a little in order to comfirm the artistic interpretations...” he says, still holding Gregor’s map in his hand. “It appears you’ve had your work cut out for you!” He adds.
Chubby points to the huts on the map...."An excellent site for a future brewery, if I may be so bold to suggest." He then accentuates his suggestion by letting out a 5 second long burp. BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!
"I'm no expert on breweries, but I would say some extensive effort would have to be made to clear the area of dangers before such an endeavor could be attempted,"Liam interjects, lifting the collar of his tunic to cover his nose temporarily until the noxious fumes have passed. "With a coven of hags having recently resided there, there's no telling what sort of hazards might be encountered."
“Hags?” Ruven echoes. “I didn’t expect anything to be inhabiting this spit of sand. What else did you find?” He asks, intreagued. “B’garry says you found some Tabaxi ruins, too! Preserving ruins is near and dear to my heart. Such rich with culture and history.”
Crispy wakes, rubbing her head. The glare she gives chubby would melt a wall of ice. "Sorry about that.." she says. "Oh, there's things inhabiting this sandpile. A little fewer in number thanks to us." She snorts out a laugh.
"You may be dissappointed to find though that some of the current inhabitants do make claim to this island," Liam adds as he draws forth the message from Allani. "We found a settlement of elves and others, who are well established here and have been for some time. Our interactions with them have been friendly however, and they are willing to welcome you and your planned construction here as new neighbors. The details are explained here," he adds as he hands over the message.
Ruven can't help but look slightly shocked at the story. (I assume you fill him in on the details such as yuan-ti and king).
He responds after quite a long pause in thought. "That certainly is generous. And indeed part of the reason I tasked you with this job. However I predicted it to be more of a simple... rodent extermination, not civilised people. I will gladly and graciously accept this compromise... you all have gone above and beyond what was tasked for you and for that, shall be rewarded when we arrive back in Waterdeep."
Gregor goes on to explain his hopes of being a liason between the beach and the Tree Striders, and Ruven thinks it to be a great idea and is sure they can organise a position within the retreat.
Crispy can’t help but look sad at the thought of Gregor leaving for a better life. After all, it’s not everyday you find the soul of a ginger halforc stuck in a magic 8-ball from a desert world which she carried with her for 3 years. She gives him a handshake, and her eyes begin to water, and they give each other a hug. Crispy didnt’t have many friends, and she lost enough of them already. They shared a few tender words together about the best parts of their relationship but the point was clear.
”I will miss you Gregor..”
She turns to Ruven, wiping her eyes, clearing her throat. “What’s next, Ruven.“
You all spend the next few days on the beach with Ruven, finalising map details and covering what was dealt with on the island and what had yet to be done.
Ruven met with Allani directly and an arrangement was made. Ruven ensures that his establishment stayed well away from the agreed boarders and that the Tabaxi ruins would be maintained and preserved to the best of his ability. Stories were told and ale was drunk with the dwarven and human builders on the island, resulting in strong bonds of friendship being forged.
By the end of the week, Ruven’s main common building was complete. Smaller accomodation cabins were being started, but it was time for Ruven and the party to return to Waterdeep if so Desired. Ruven has furnishings to import to the island and offers free ferry to and from the island for the party. He pays you all the remaining amount owed, plus some. (2000gp worth of diamonds, rubies and gold) He also offers to extend your contract for further clean up and protection on the resort. You have all gained free lifetime accommodation on the island both with Ruven and the Tree Steiders.
Fast forward just over a year, and you have overseen the development of Ruven’s resort. A tasteful, beautifully crafted stone and bamboo resort, detailed in arcane lighting and decoration. Fitted with numerous bungalows, hot spas and natural salt water baths, a hiking trail through the jungle to the Tabaxi ruins, and a number of woven kiaks supplied to explore around the island’s waters or spend a day fishing. Tales of the serpent cult offer a rich background story for the retreat, mainly keeping the smaller children entertained.
(Thank you all so much for playing! From here, I’ll send out some feedback sheets and feel free to summarise what your character decides to do at the end of this adventure)
Crispy sighs a huge puff of relief, spins around, and once again, grabs Nia and slings her over her shoulder, thankful and happy for a job well done.
TODAY
"Now, If you'll excuse us," she says, "Nia and I have a date with the beach, and with each other for a few days. Anyone who interrupts us, dies." She kisses her loudly on the cheek, and carries her to the edge of the water, where she sets her down, strips to her "swimsuit", and proceeds to have "a few days" of relaxation, water fun, and of course, lots and lots of personal time with a half naked gorgeous redhead she couldn't seem to get her hands off of.
TOMORROW
As the sun sets on another day, it seemed like the island was a sanctuary for all of the nightmares, troubles, and issues Crispy's been dealing with her whole life, and she enjoyed the time she spent with Nia there thoroughly. Because of the positive reaction Nia and the island had on her, she stayed on the island a bit longer and helped oversee the construction of the resort, stayed along as security, and was happy to indulge herself and test out all the amenities and services it had to offer during that year. It's very possible Nia and Crispy discussed a deal with her Nia's mother, and thus a new chapter in Crispy's life was opened that would be explored another day. (Not sure what the rest of you are going to do at the end of this adventure, and i'm not going to assume, so i'm going to leave the rest of this open.)
THE FUTURE
She knew she could never return to Waterdeep, and while it also depended on Nia, Crispy would like to think their relationship blossomed into something regular and substantial. Perhaps it did? Or perhaps the demons and programming inside Crispy didn't allow for such a thing and, like all the others, Nia got scared away and left her? One thing did happen for sure, Crispy and Chubby did eventually leave the island and continued to look for work as contract adventuers. Chubby, while his drinking "problem" increased, had ideas about his brewery, and Crispy would further explore her origins and how to end the night terrors.
What they did next would be an adventure for another day.
THANKS
I wanted to take a moment and say some shout outs to all of you, because I really had a great time.
AFRO - Thanks for the amazing adventure! I think you did a GREAT job overall and I had a lot of fun. Thank you for dealing with all of us, thank you for putting up with Crispy, and thank you for giving her the opportunities to explore herself, her personality, and her problems. I had a great time role-playing her, and this is one game i've really enjoyed as a player. I'm looking forward to any other game you run, and I do truly hope you give me the opportunity to be Crispy again.
CHUBBY - You ******* ******** white milk toast guilt ass drunk piece of bearded dwarven garbage. Looks like we did it! You role-played Chubby just as I expected you to, terribly. I'm so glad this is over. I couldn't stand another day in this campaign with you with all of your burping and nonsense. Haha! I'm partially kidding. Thanks for being there for me, for understanding Crispy, and for being one of the very few who cared about me. We really work well together, and I hate you. I'm sorry that the last few games i've tried to run didn't work out, but i'll always be around as a player. On to the next adventure, buddy!
MOON - You *******. I hope you choke and die in World of Warcraft, probably the main reason you bailed on us. If you're reading this, I miss Gregor and our antics. I'm sad we didn't get to further explore a connection, but if you come back, I will either be in one of your games, or play alongside you gladly. =) Until then, I had a great time being your friend.
NEO - Anytime in the game that I annoyed you, or frustrated you, or pissed you off - was a good day. You role-played Liam very well, and I truly enjoyed the interactions Crispy and lizardface had during our time together. Liam is the perfect personality that Crispy can't stand LOL! You're uptight, you're square, you're emotionless, but..you made me a dress. =P So, I hope Liam finds what he's looking for, and thanks for being my punching bag and putting up with my shit. If you ever needed Crispy, and you probably won't, I would be there in a heartbeat. =P Probably.
RIVI - Oh, shit. Did I save the best for last? Maybe. Thank you for everything. Thank you for what you gave Crispy, and how you added something to her life in a positive way. You did so at a level I didn't expect, and i'll be honest, it was a lot of fun. I threw and you batted, and you gave me, at least, very memorable moments in the game. Thank you for the personal moments they shared, you know what I mean. ;) <3 I wish you posted more, or wrote more, but I understand the priority of D&D Beyond is different for some people, plus we have a time difference between everyone. Speaking of priorities, thank you again for humoring me and being in my Maze campaign. I'm sorry that didn't work out. You didn't have to join up. but you did, and that showed you cared, and it goes a long way with me. I enjoyed your character very much, you gave me so much to look forward to, and not to mention all the interactions she had with Crispy. I would like to think they stay together for a little bit, but..i'll leave some of that up to you. I heart you. <3
I would be very sad if I knew I would never see you guys again. I hope that we can all be players in another campaign in some shape or form in the near future. Until then, if any of you play World of Warcraft, you can friend me: Crispysocks#1146
Finally, I have something Crispy would say for each of you to remember me by. I'll let you all sort out which one is for who. See you on the forums!
"Hells, can't we just **** WITHOUT being interrupted by dwarven workers!? Hey! Guys! Get outta here!!" "When was the last time you ate any vegetables?! Your burps are LITERALLY knocking me unconscious!!" "How in the WORLD did your soul get stuck in a magic 8-ball. What the Hells even IS a magic 8-ball!?" "Hey, nice room. Can you fix my dress again? I ripped it last night when I was having se- (glass breaking) ..Oops."
For her part, Nia discussed with both Liam and Crispy her misgivings about the revelation about her mother's sacrifice and transformation.
A deal was worked out between Crispy and Nia's formerly unknown patron, Malcanthet, Nia silently swearing that she would find some way to make sure it would not turn out for the worse for anyone. The rogue who had once annoyed her for her constant teasing of the brother of her heart had come to mean much indeed to her and perhaps one night in the years to come, she might present her lover with a ring of rubies and diamonds.
Over days to come and later adventures, Nia did her level best to help Liam with the hurt that seemed to come from his heritage. For herself she did not care that he was Yuan-ti, all that mattered to her was that he was Liam, but that did not seem to be enough for the world. Whether or not they found a solution was a tale for another time.
Gregor's antics with Allani had amused her and she not-so-secretly hoped that what they'd found with each other would prove more than a passing fancy.
On occasion Nia would listen to Chubby's drunken meanderings, proving an enthusiastic, though often confused audience. If plans for a brewery were discussed she would happily offer to help, but her knowledge of the art was lacking indeed.
This was awesome guys. I cant wait to roll with you guys in other tales and further adventures. Props to Afro for DMing and to the rest of you for being so much fun to play with! <3 <3 <3
His new Ishassara Ale became an absolute hit across the entire realm. Ruven became his first and primary distributor, and through the island resort, the sole source of this highly sought after ale. Pretty soon, representatives from all 7 surrounding kingdoms would come to the island and strike up deals with Chubby and Ruven, making them each extraordinarily rich. Beyond everyone's imagination rich.
Little did anyone know, however, that the secret to the success of Ishassara Ale's success was a mystery ingredient, suggested by Crispy. No one was exactly sure just what the heck it is. Years later, wizards would attempt to reverse engineer the ale, in order to discover what that mystery ingredient was. With no success. The recipe was lost to the ages.
Why lost? Because many years after striking it rich, Chubby went on an adventure to the mysterious Orient, in search of new ingredients to use in future ale recipes. That was the last time Chubby was seen. About six months after disappearing, a letter made its way back to Crispy. The letter, written in a foreign tongue unknown to Crispy, was attached to Chubby's will. After seeking the services of Liam, who translated the letter for Crispy, he learned of Chubby's fate.
It turns out that Chubby fell in love with a stunning human princess years ago, in a city in the Shimotsuke province of Japan, and went to visit with her. When arriving in Shimotsuke, Chubby discovered that his former lover had given birth to a daughter (from another lord, not Chubby....), and died during birth. Yasei no ōkiddo they called the daughter. "Wild Orchid" in the local tongue. The lord took Yasei into his household, and she grew up alongside 6 other siblings (all brothers). Her father soon became Shōgun of Shimotsuke province: Shōgun Ashikaga.
When Chubby drew up enough courage to visit with Yasei, he was startled to see that she was already a stunningly beautiful and talented young teenager. Surely that came from her mother's genes. He knew right then and there that he would dedicate his life towards ensuring the health and safety of Yasei.
But that was not to be. For one month later, whilst celebrating the victory of Shōgun Ashikaga's decisive battle against the neighboring Nobunaga clan, Chubby drank (what was later recorded to be) two full kegs of sake. He went to sleep that night, in the midst of the raucous celebration, and never woke up.
The letter that Crispy received months later was from Shōgun Ashikaga. In it, the Shōgun told Crispy of the amazing story of Chubby and his support for the daimyō. Shōgun Ashikaga said that Chubby wished to leave his substantial fortune to the best friend in his life: Crispy. The one who provided the suggestion for the secret ingredient of his famous Ishassara Ale, which made him rich beyond anyone's wildest dreams. And to make sure that Crispy is taken care of, he's sending his own daughter (Yasei no ōkiddo) to care for Crispy.
One week after the letter arrives, a ship arrives at the dock of the island. Dripping in gold and riches the likes of which have never been seen on the island before, the boat disgorges a petite but stunningly beautiful young lady, dressed in samurai garb, who quietly walks down the dock and asks to be brought to Crispy-san.
And so, the adventure continues, sans Chubby-san.
Afro - Yasei will be joining Crispy on your next adventure! :-)
THE PACT WITH MALCANTHET - SHORTLY AFTER ISHASSARA
Much to Crispy’s surprise, the demons kept their word. She met with Malcanthet and her Consort. The conversation and terms they came up with would stay with Crispy for the ages. In exchange for loyal service, Crispy was finally rid of the night terrors that plagued her sleep for many years. But, she was bound to the service of Malcanthet for at least two thousand years, so the legends say. Since the days past Ishassara, for years she was told what to do, in exchange for what she wanted. Extended life, and the chance to find answers to questions. She performed a variety of jobs for them over time, and most of them involved killing other demons and enemies of Malcanthet. She became their personal assassin. Combined with her inquisitor abilities, she was respected among the demons, and feared among the humans. She noticed as the years rolled by, she did not age, and it slowly, so slowly, became harder and harder to control the beast within. Was that a secret price to pay for dealing with evil? What happened with her and Nia? Did Crispy find the answers she was looking for? Everything she wanted came at a price, and many question remained unanswered. But, that would be a tale for another time.
THE DEATH OF CHUBBY - MONTHS FROM NOW.
To say Crispy was devastated upon hearing about Chubby’s death was an understatement. After Ishassara, and upon starting the pact, Chubby went away to an ancient oriental land to work on his dream, the brewery. Crispy had a big part of his ingredients, and had no idea how big it would become, but because of her demonic deal, she couldn’t take a big part in the business.The last thing Crispy expected after his death was to receive a vast fortune, and a god-daughter. Yasei was a beautiful asian warrior, and months have gone by since the days of Ishassara. Crispy was tired, cranky, frustrated, and overwhelmed with grief at the loss of her best friend..now only to discover more baggage has arrived. Her heart aches with the loss of her friend, and finding no answers with her demonic bond has left her with frustrations and doubts. But that is a story for another time.
My home brew world of Eothia is coming along well! I have the overarching structure all planned out for the world, the map drawn and currently running a single player campaign in one of the starting areas, which is proving to add a LOT of character to the place in terms of content, NPC’s etc... stay tuned! ;)
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"Lead the way, sir B'Garry."
Crispy gave Nia a look after she set her down. After boss talk, it's beach and sexy time. The whole damn planet can be on fire, she didn't care.
B’garry walks you all down to a tent o the beach, the very same tent which has a few if your packs still laying there. As you walk down, he carries on about the developments on the build site. You can also see for yourselves, that a lot of the scaffolding has gone and a large, magnificent stone structure is coming into reality quickly.
AS you enter the tent, Ruven is standing over an oak table which has some of your charted maps laying out on them. He looks up at you all as you enter the tent.
”Ahhh, my trusted companions. These look fantastic! I think we can probably uhhh, cross check them a little in order to comfirm the artistic interpretations...” he says, still holding Gregor’s map in his hand. “It appears you’ve had your work cut out for you!” He adds.
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Nia also handed in her 'map'.
Crispy sighs sadly when she remembered how the huts had no pizza.
Chubby points to the huts on the map...."An excellent site for a future brewery, if I may be so bold to suggest." He then accentuates his suggestion by letting out a 5 second long burp. BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
Crispy faints as Chubby precipitates a public health emergency.
"I'm no expert on breweries, but I would say some extensive effort would have to be made to clear the area of dangers before such an endeavor could be attempted," Liam interjects, lifting the collar of his tunic to cover his nose temporarily until the noxious fumes have passed. "With a coven of hags having recently resided there, there's no telling what sort of hazards might be encountered."
“Hags?” Ruven echoes. “I didn’t expect anything to be inhabiting this spit of sand. What else did you find?” He asks, intreagued. “B’garry says you found some Tabaxi ruins, too! Preserving ruins is near and dear to my heart. Such rich with culture and history.”
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Crispy wakes, rubbing her head. The glare she gives chubby would melt a wall of ice. "Sorry about that.." she says. "Oh, there's things inhabiting this sandpile. A little fewer in number thanks to us." She snorts out a laugh.
"You may be dissappointed to find though that some of the current inhabitants do make claim to this island," Liam adds as he draws forth the message from Allani. "We found a settlement of elves and others, who are well established here and have been for some time. Our interactions with them have been friendly however, and they are willing to welcome you and your planned construction here as new neighbors. The details are explained here," he adds as he hands over the message.
Ruven can't help but look slightly shocked at the story. (I assume you fill him in on the details such as yuan-ti and king).
He responds after quite a long pause in thought. "That certainly is generous. And indeed part of the reason I tasked you with this job. However I predicted it to be more of a simple... rodent extermination, not civilised people. I will gladly and graciously accept this compromise... you all have gone above and beyond what was tasked for you and for that, shall be rewarded when we arrive back in Waterdeep."
Gregor goes on to explain his hopes of being a liason between the beach and the Tree Striders, and Ruven thinks it to be a great idea and is sure they can organise a position within the retreat.
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Crispy can’t help but look sad at the thought of Gregor leaving for a better life. After all, it’s not everyday you find the soul of a ginger halforc stuck in a magic 8-ball from a desert world which she carried with her for 3 years. She gives him a handshake, and her eyes begin to water, and they give each other a hug. Crispy didnt’t have many friends, and she lost enough of them already. They shared a few tender words together about the best parts of their relationship but the point was clear.
”I will miss you Gregor..”
She turns to Ruven, wiping her eyes, clearing her throat. “What’s next, Ruven.“
You all spend the next few days on the beach with Ruven, finalising map details and covering what was dealt with on the island and what had yet to be done.
Ruven met with Allani directly and an arrangement was made. Ruven ensures that his establishment stayed well away from the agreed boarders and that the Tabaxi ruins would be maintained and preserved to the best of his ability. Stories were told and ale was drunk with the dwarven and human builders on the island, resulting in strong bonds of friendship being forged.
By the end of the week, Ruven’s main common building was complete. Smaller accomodation cabins were being started, but it was time for Ruven and the party to return to Waterdeep if so Desired. Ruven has furnishings to import to the island and offers free ferry to and from the island for the party. He pays you all the remaining amount owed, plus some. (2000gp worth of diamonds, rubies and gold) He also offers to extend your contract for further clean up and protection on the resort. You have all gained free lifetime accommodation on the island both with Ruven and the Tree Steiders.
Fast forward just over a year, and you have overseen the development of Ruven’s resort. A tasteful, beautifully crafted stone and bamboo resort, detailed in arcane lighting and decoration. Fitted with numerous bungalows, hot spas and natural salt water baths, a hiking trail through the jungle to the Tabaxi ruins, and a number of woven kiaks supplied to explore around the island’s waters or spend a day fishing. Tales of the serpent cult offer a rich background story for the retreat, mainly keeping the smaller children entertained.
(Thank you all so much for playing! From here, I’ll send out some feedback sheets and feel free to summarise what your character decides to do at the end of this adventure)
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Crispy sighs a huge puff of relief, spins around, and once again, grabs Nia and slings her over her shoulder, thankful and happy for a job well done.
TODAY
"Now, If you'll excuse us," she says, "Nia and I have a date with the beach, and with each other for a few days. Anyone who interrupts us, dies." She kisses her loudly on the cheek, and carries her to the edge of the water, where she sets her down, strips to her "swimsuit", and proceeds to have "a few days" of relaxation, water fun, and of course, lots and lots of personal time with a half naked gorgeous redhead she couldn't seem to get her hands off of.
TOMORROW
As the sun sets on another day, it seemed like the island was a sanctuary for all of the nightmares, troubles, and issues Crispy's been dealing with her whole life, and she enjoyed the time she spent with Nia there thoroughly. Because of the positive reaction Nia and the island had on her, she stayed on the island a bit longer and helped oversee the construction of the resort, stayed along as security, and was happy to indulge herself and test out all the amenities and services it had to offer during that year. It's very possible Nia and Crispy discussed a deal with her Nia's mother, and thus a new chapter in Crispy's life was opened that would be explored another day. (Not sure what the rest of you are going to do at the end of this adventure, and i'm not going to assume, so i'm going to leave the rest of this open.)
THE FUTURE
She knew she could never return to Waterdeep, and while it also depended on Nia, Crispy would like to think their relationship blossomed into something regular and substantial. Perhaps it did? Or perhaps the demons and programming inside Crispy didn't allow for such a thing and, like all the others, Nia got scared away and left her? One thing did happen for sure, Crispy and Chubby did eventually leave the island and continued to look for work as contract adventuers. Chubby, while his drinking "problem" increased, had ideas about his brewery, and Crispy would further explore her origins and how to end the night terrors.
What they did next would be an adventure for another day.
THANKS
I wanted to take a moment and say some shout outs to all of you, because I really had a great time.
AFRO - Thanks for the amazing adventure! I think you did a GREAT job overall and I had a lot of fun. Thank you for dealing with all of us, thank you for putting up with Crispy, and thank you for giving her the opportunities to explore herself, her personality, and her problems. I had a great time role-playing her, and this is one game i've really enjoyed as a player. I'm looking forward to any other game you run, and I do truly hope you give me the opportunity to be Crispy again.
CHUBBY - You ******* ******** white milk toast guilt ass drunk piece of bearded dwarven garbage. Looks like we did it! You role-played Chubby just as I expected you to, terribly. I'm so glad this is over. I couldn't stand another day in this campaign with you with all of your burping and nonsense. Haha! I'm partially kidding. Thanks for being there for me, for understanding Crispy, and for being one of the very few who cared about me. We really work well together, and I hate you. I'm sorry that the last few games i've tried to run didn't work out, but i'll always be around as a player. On to the next adventure, buddy!
MOON - You *******. I hope you choke and die in World of Warcraft, probably the main reason you bailed on us. If you're reading this, I miss Gregor and our antics. I'm sad we didn't get to further explore a connection, but if you come back, I will either be in one of your games, or play alongside you gladly. =) Until then, I had a great time being your friend.
NEO - Anytime in the game that I annoyed you, or frustrated you, or pissed you off - was a good day. You role-played Liam very well, and I truly enjoyed the interactions Crispy and lizardface had during our time together. Liam is the perfect personality that Crispy can't stand LOL! You're uptight, you're square, you're emotionless, but..you made me a dress. =P So, I hope Liam finds what he's looking for, and thanks for being my punching bag and putting up with my shit. If you ever needed Crispy, and you probably won't, I would be there in a heartbeat. =P Probably.
RIVI - Oh, shit. Did I save the best for last? Maybe. Thank you for everything. Thank you for what you gave Crispy, and how you added something to her life in a positive way. You did so at a level I didn't expect, and i'll be honest, it was a lot of fun. I threw and you batted, and you gave me, at least, very memorable moments in the game. Thank you for the personal moments they shared, you know what I mean. ;) <3 I wish you posted more, or wrote more, but I understand the priority of D&D Beyond is different for some people, plus we have a time difference between everyone. Speaking of priorities, thank you again for humoring me and being in my Maze campaign. I'm sorry that didn't work out. You didn't have to join up. but you did, and that showed you cared, and it goes a long way with me. I enjoyed your character very much, you gave me so much to look forward to, and not to mention all the interactions she had with Crispy. I would like to think they stay together for a little bit, but..i'll leave some of that up to you. I heart you. <3
I would be very sad if I knew I would never see you guys again. I hope that we can all be players in another campaign in some shape or form in the near future. Until then, if any of you play World of Warcraft, you can friend me: Crispysocks#1146
Finally, I have something Crispy would say for each of you to remember me by. I'll let you all sort out which one is for who. See you on the forums!
"Hells, can't we just **** WITHOUT being interrupted by dwarven workers!? Hey! Guys! Get outta here!!"
"When was the last time you ate any vegetables?! Your burps are LITERALLY knocking me unconscious!!"
"How in the WORLD did your soul get stuck in a magic 8-ball. What the Hells even IS a magic 8-ball!?"
"Hey, nice room. Can you fix my dress again? I ripped it last night when I was having se- (glass breaking) ..Oops."
CRISPY
For her part, Nia discussed with both Liam and Crispy her misgivings about the revelation about her mother's sacrifice and transformation.
A deal was worked out between Crispy and Nia's formerly unknown patron, Malcanthet, Nia silently swearing that she would find some way to make sure it would not turn out for the worse for anyone. The rogue who had once annoyed her for her constant teasing of the brother of her heart had come to mean much indeed to her and perhaps one night in the years to come, she might present her lover with a ring of rubies and diamonds.
Over days to come and later adventures, Nia did her level best to help Liam with the hurt that seemed to come from his heritage. For herself she did not care that he was Yuan-ti, all that mattered to her was that he was Liam, but that did not seem to be enough for the world. Whether or not they found a solution was a tale for another time.
Gregor's antics with Allani had amused her and she not-so-secretly hoped that what they'd found with each other would prove more than a passing fancy.
On occasion Nia would listen to Chubby's drunken meanderings, proving an enthusiastic, though often confused audience. If plans for a brewery were discussed she would happily offer to help, but her knowledge of the art was lacking indeed.
This was awesome guys. I cant wait to roll with you guys in other tales and further adventures. Props to Afro for DMing and to the rest of you for being so much fun to play with! <3 <3 <3
Today...Tomorrow...Next year...
Chubby drank.
Like all of his forefathers, he drank.
And drank.
And...
His new Ishassara Ale became an absolute hit across the entire realm. Ruven became his first and primary distributor, and through the island resort, the sole source of this highly sought after ale. Pretty soon, representatives from all 7 surrounding kingdoms would come to the island and strike up deals with Chubby and Ruven, making them each extraordinarily rich. Beyond everyone's imagination rich.
Little did anyone know, however, that the secret to the success of Ishassara Ale's success was a mystery ingredient, suggested by Crispy. No one was exactly sure just what the heck it is. Years later, wizards would attempt to reverse engineer the ale, in order to discover what that mystery ingredient was. With no success. The recipe was lost to the ages.
Why lost? Because many years after striking it rich, Chubby went on an adventure to the mysterious Orient, in search of new ingredients to use in future ale recipes. That was the last time Chubby was seen. About six months after disappearing, a letter made its way back to Crispy. The letter, written in a foreign tongue unknown to Crispy, was attached to Chubby's will. After seeking the services of Liam, who translated the letter for Crispy, he learned of Chubby's fate.
It turns out that Chubby fell in love with a stunning human princess years ago, in a city in the Shimotsuke province of Japan, and went to visit with her. When arriving in Shimotsuke, Chubby discovered that his former lover had given birth to a daughter (from another lord, not Chubby....), and died during birth. Yasei no ōkiddo they called the daughter. "Wild Orchid" in the local tongue. The lord took Yasei into his household, and she grew up alongside 6 other siblings (all brothers). Her father soon became Shōgun of Shimotsuke province: Shōgun Ashikaga.
When Chubby drew up enough courage to visit with Yasei, he was startled to see that she was already a stunningly beautiful and talented young teenager. Surely that came from her mother's genes. He knew right then and there that he would dedicate his life towards ensuring the health and safety of Yasei.
But that was not to be. For one month later, whilst celebrating the victory of Shōgun Ashikaga's decisive battle against the neighboring Nobunaga clan, Chubby drank (what was later recorded to be) two full kegs of sake. He went to sleep that night, in the midst of the raucous celebration, and never woke up.
The letter that Crispy received months later was from Shōgun Ashikaga. In it, the Shōgun told Crispy of the amazing story of Chubby and his support for the daimyō. Shōgun Ashikaga said that Chubby wished to leave his substantial fortune to the best friend in his life: Crispy. The one who provided the suggestion for the secret ingredient of his famous Ishassara Ale, which made him rich beyond anyone's wildest dreams. And to make sure that Crispy is taken care of, he's sending his own daughter (Yasei no ōkiddo) to care for Crispy.
One week after the letter arrives, a ship arrives at the dock of the island. Dripping in gold and riches the likes of which have never been seen on the island before, the boat disgorges a petite but stunningly beautiful young lady, dressed in samurai garb, who quietly walks down the dock and asks to be brought to Crispy-san.
And so, the adventure continues, sans Chubby-san.
Afro - Yasei will be joining Crispy on your next adventure! :-)
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
THE PACT WITH MALCANTHET - SHORTLY AFTER ISHASSARA
Much to Crispy’s surprise, the demons kept their word. She met with Malcanthet and her Consort. The conversation and terms they came up with would stay with Crispy for the ages. In exchange for loyal service, Crispy was finally rid of the night terrors that plagued her sleep for many years. But, she was bound to the service of Malcanthet for at least two thousand years, so the legends say. Since the days past Ishassara, for years she was told what to do, in exchange for what she wanted. Extended life, and the chance to find answers to questions. She performed a variety of jobs for them over time, and most of them involved killing other demons and enemies of Malcanthet. She became their personal assassin. Combined with her inquisitor abilities, she was respected among the demons, and feared among the humans. She noticed as the years rolled by, she did not age, and it slowly, so slowly, became harder and harder to control the beast within. Was that a secret price to pay for dealing with evil? What happened with her and Nia? Did Crispy find the answers she was looking for? Everything she wanted came at a price, and many question remained unanswered. But, that would be a tale for another time.
THE DEATH OF CHUBBY - MONTHS FROM NOW.
To say Crispy was devastated upon hearing about Chubby’s death was an understatement. After Ishassara, and upon starting the pact, Chubby went away to an ancient oriental land to work on his dream, the brewery. Crispy had a big part of his ingredients, and had no idea how big it would become, but because of her demonic deal, she couldn’t take a big part in the business.The last thing Crispy expected after his death was to receive a vast fortune, and a god-daughter. Yasei was a beautiful asian warrior, and months have gone by since the days of Ishassara. Crispy was tired, cranky, frustrated, and overwhelmed with grief at the loss of her best friend..now only to discover more baggage has arrived. Her heart aches with the loss of her friend, and finding no answers with her demonic bond has left her with frustrations and doubts. But that is a story for another time.
My home brew world of Eothia is coming along well! I have the overarching structure all planned out for the world, the map drawn and currently running a single player campaign in one of the starting areas, which is proving to add a LOT of character to the place in terms of content, NPC’s etc... stay tuned! ;)
"CoS" Rumble- Tabaxi Shadow Monk