Amara raises an eyebrow, but inclines her head. "But of course," she murmurs back with a half-smile, folding up her map. "I wouldn't want you to waste the wine you've already poured."
Ash smiled and studied the cards in thought. "Ah. I thought you would. The star means the future, clarity and spiritual insight. The moon means mistrust or something is amis. Take it mystery as you will. The sun means positive energy and enjoyment. Very different in meaning but all come together to make the balance that is the universe in a way. Spiritual, negative, and positive. All balancing as one. In honesty... I like to think that Ophidian uses my cards to direct me sometimes. But I can't also help but think he's playing off of the effort of the universe and pretending it is his own doing."
She let's out a slight chuckle that is cut off by the slight burn in her back and a slightly unamused expression before she shakes it off, gathering the cards once Jezz is done looking at them. After a minute of awkward staring, she tilts her head. "Anything else you want to know about the cards Jezz? It was quite literally my job to deal with them on a daily basis. Whatever you ask I probably have the answer to. And if not, I can try to find out."
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
"Let's savor it slowly, shall we?" - the drow says, as he touches her cup with his, staring at the elf with his reddish lilac eyes, looking for the first opportunity of hesitation showing up in them. - "It is of a special harvest. Just like our conversation."
As he observes Amara taking the first sip. "There is beauty in the Underdark, you know? Life and beauty. It takes a very sensitive heart to look at it beyond the superficial appearance."
Amara takes a bare sip, hardly touching her lips with the wine. "Indeed, I can see how many can find beauty down here," she acknowledges with a nod, eyes meeting the drow's without hesitation.
"So.."she explored, thinking. "Yes."Of course. "Directing..through the cards." she nodded slowly. She was beginning to understand, and caught Ash staring at her. She held the gaze, and didn't look away, and softly smiled at her. "No." she said. "Thank you for explaining them to me, I appreciate it."
"Vibrant, yet dangerous. Flavorful, yet sometimes indigestible." - his eyes ever locked onto hers. "Everything in the Underdark is more intense. Maybe that is why most surface dwellers cannot take it."
Ash nods and takes the cards from Jezz when she is done looking at them, giving them a few shuffles and putting them in their case neatly for a moment. She thinks for a moment before speaking hesitantly. "You know... I'm a little worried Umbra doesn't like me? You would tell me if he said anything right?" She almost awkwardly runs her fingers through her wet hair, offering an awkward chuckle as she remembers the day she woke up to the bear staring at her.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
"The Darklake itself, as you can tell. It feeds many cities, but falling in its waters might prove fatal." - after a pause, he smiles. Then nods towards her cup. " So, how do you like the taste? I hope you are enjoying the manner how the smooth feeling adheres to the tongue even after you swallow it."
Her eyebrows raise a bit at such an admittance. She thought for a moment on how to answer such a question. "From what Umbra has told me, it is a force that has existed since before this universe was birthed - he is not a native of our universe. He lives in the core of a star very, very far away from here. It is regaining it's strength from a conflict it talks to me about that happened before there were galaxies in the sky - at the dawn of time. I think I can safely tell you, that I don't think Umbra doesn't like you, but more like..he is privy to wisdom and knowledge that spans this universe and beyond. I serve him because I want to have this knowledge, too. I wouldn't worry about him. But, I promise, I would tell you if he said anything about you in a negative way, ok?"
Amara smiles. "It certainly is of a superior quality. I've rarely tasted its like." She takes another bare sip. "So, what is the source of your sudden wish to discuss the beauty and duality of the Underdark with me?"
Ash nods and smiles at Jezzika before releasing a slight breath she may have been worriedly holding. "It's a relief to know he is not plotting my death at least. I already have one patron I need to worry about. And down here, there's enough trying to kill us as it is. Hell.... I almost died to fungus the other day. God... this makes me regret every time I complained about cities on the surface." She let's out an awkward chuckle as she seems to be thinking back to before, a slight amused smile on her face. "I just hope Yama isn't too worried about me. I bet she's dragged the others through hell once she realized I was gone." Ash laughs a little at the thought of the dwarven woman.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
After sharing her piece, Svana could be seen staring at the fire, silently listening to everyone's story with furrowed brows. If I had just... Just ran away when I had the chance, would I still be here? Would they have captured me still? If he hadn't asked for me, if he asked for Safiya, or Sarayna, would they be here instead? Her hands balled up into fists. He shouldn't have asked me at all! They shouldn't have agreed! Isn't love supposed to be something you learn on your own? Not forced into? She stares daggers into the fire for a while until she hears Ash speak of the cards again. Her gaze lingers on Jezzika and Ashryn discussing the cards further after a read and she remembers when the redhead had offered a love reading. Perhaps...?
She pushed herself up from the ground and made way to the duo, apologizing for disrupting their conversation, "I sincerely apologize, Jezzika, but do you mind if I borrow Ash for a moment? I... I want to get a private tarot reading done."
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
At Amara's question, his smile widens. - "Life in the surface world is bittersweet. Would you not agree?" - he offers to pour some more wine in her cup, adding: - "Alas, this wine is an intense source of joy. We make this. We make an effort to bring joyful moments and go on through bitter moments."
Amara shakes her head in response to the offer of more wine. "I believe many would argue that there are less fleeting ways than wine to make it through the bitter moments. But of course, I wouldn't say it's specifically life on the surface that is bittersweet, but rather life as a whole, hmm?"
Ash raises an eyebrow but smiles at Svana. "Oh! Um sure." She offers Jezzika a slight smile. "We can continue when I get back yeah? I suppose we should eat soon too." She offers Jezzika an almost shy smile before grabbing her cards and standing to follow Svana to a secluded place of her choice. As they walk she smiles. "Hey. Do you have the means to dry my clothes and stuff a little. I don't think the fire will work as fast as a spell would."
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
"Of course!" - he agrees with honest joy. - "And it is all just the more intense here in the Underdark." - Ree'lyn pauses for a moment, while assuming a more stern look. - "I want to know more about you. What was bitter, sweet, or bittersweet in your life on the surface world?"
Jezzika laughed at what Ash said, "Yes, you definitely have to watch out for which fungus you- Ah! Svana!" Jezzika smiled up at Svana. "Yes, of course! I will leave you two to your reading."she got up happily, and said, "I enjoyed our conversation, Ash."and walked away to give the two privacy.
Svana is shaken out of thought when Ashryn requests a cleaning, the elf hesitating a moment. "O-oh, um, yes! Yes, absolutely." She shakes her head to refocus her mind, snapping her fingers and giving Ash a deep cleaning with added hair floofing! "There, much better." She says as she forces a smile. "Again, I sincerely apologize for pulling you away like that, but I would like a... a... Love reading." The words come out very strained and quiet. "Please."
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Amara raises an eyebrow. "Oh, the usual," she says with a shrug. "Love, pain, hope and despair. I mentioned I had a wife and daughter earlier, I believe. They are still well on the surface, hopefully." A shadow briefly crosses her face before she returns to her calm expression.
Amara raises an eyebrow, but inclines her head. "But of course," she murmurs back with a half-smile, folding up her map. "I wouldn't want you to waste the wine you've already poured."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Ash smiled and studied the cards in thought. "Ah. I thought you would. The star means the future, clarity and spiritual insight. The moon means mistrust or something is amis. Take it mystery as you will. The sun means positive energy and enjoyment. Very different in meaning but all come together to make the balance that is the universe in a way. Spiritual, negative, and positive. All balancing as one. In honesty... I like to think that Ophidian uses my cards to direct me sometimes. But I can't also help but think he's playing off of the effort of the universe and pretending it is his own doing."
She let's out a slight chuckle that is cut off by the slight burn in her back and a slightly unamused expression before she shakes it off, gathering the cards once Jezz is done looking at them. After a minute of awkward staring, she tilts her head. "Anything else you want to know about the cards Jezz? It was quite literally my job to deal with them on a daily basis. Whatever you ask I probably have the answer to. And if not, I can try to find out."
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 14/14 | Temporary HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2/2 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1| Eldritch Invocations 2
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"Let's savor it slowly, shall we?" - the drow says, as he touches her cup with his, staring at the elf with his reddish lilac eyes, looking for the first opportunity of hesitation showing up in them. - "It is of a special harvest. Just like our conversation."
As he observes Amara taking the first sip. "There is beauty in the Underdark, you know? Life and beauty. It takes a very sensitive heart to look at it beyond the superficial appearance."
Amara takes a bare sip, hardly touching her lips with the wine. "Indeed, I can see how many can find beauty down here," she acknowledges with a nod, eyes meeting the drow's without hesitation.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
"So.." she explored, thinking. "Yes." Of course. "Directing..through the cards." she nodded slowly. She was beginning to understand, and caught Ash staring at her. She held the gaze, and didn't look away, and softly smiled at her. "No." she said. "Thank you for explaining them to me, I appreciate it."
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 14/14 | Temporary HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2/2 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1| Eldritch Invocations 2
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"Vibrant, yet dangerous. Flavorful, yet sometimes indigestible." - his eyes ever locked onto hers. "Everything in the Underdark is more intense. Maybe that is why most surface dwellers cannot take it."
Amara raises an eyebrow. "Perhaps," she agrees calmly. "It is certainly extraordinarily different from the surface world."
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Ash nods and takes the cards from Jezz when she is done looking at them, giving them a few shuffles and putting them in their case neatly for a moment. She thinks for a moment before speaking hesitantly. "You know... I'm a little worried Umbra doesn't like me? You would tell me if he said anything right?" She almost awkwardly runs her fingers through her wet hair, offering an awkward chuckle as she remembers the day she woke up to the bear staring at her.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 14/14 | Temporary HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2/2 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1| Eldritch Invocations 2
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"The Darklake itself, as you can tell. It feeds many cities, but falling in its waters might prove fatal." - after a pause, he smiles. Then nods towards her cup. " So, how do you like the taste? I hope you are enjoying the manner how the smooth feeling adheres to the tongue even after you swallow it."
Her eyebrows raise a bit at such an admittance. She thought for a moment on how to answer such a question. "From what Umbra has told me, it is a force that has existed since before this universe was birthed - he is not a native of our universe. He lives in the core of a star very, very far away from here. It is regaining it's strength from a conflict it talks to me about that happened before there were galaxies in the sky - at the dawn of time. I think I can safely tell you, that I don't think Umbra doesn't like you, but more like..he is privy to wisdom and knowledge that spans this universe and beyond. I serve him because I want to have this knowledge, too. I wouldn't worry about him. But, I promise, I would tell you if he said anything about you in a negative way, ok?"
Jezzika patted Ash's hand in reassurance.
Amara smiles. "It certainly is of a superior quality. I've rarely tasted its like." She takes another bare sip. "So, what is the source of your sudden wish to discuss the beauty and duality of the Underdark with me?"
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Ash nods and smiles at Jezzika before releasing a slight breath she may have been worriedly holding. "It's a relief to know he is not plotting my death at least. I already have one patron I need to worry about. And down here, there's enough trying to kill us as it is. Hell.... I almost died to fungus the other day. God... this makes me regret every time I complained about cities on the surface." She let's out an awkward chuckle as she seems to be thinking back to before, a slight amused smile on her face. "I just hope Yama isn't too worried about me. I bet she's dragged the others through hell once she realized I was gone." Ash laughs a little at the thought of the dwarven woman.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
After sharing her piece, Svana could be seen staring at the fire, silently listening to everyone's story with furrowed brows. If I had just... Just ran away when I had the chance, would I still be here? Would they have captured me still? If he hadn't asked for me, if he asked for Safiya, or Sarayna, would they be here instead? Her hands balled up into fists. He shouldn't have asked me at all! They shouldn't have agreed! Isn't love supposed to be something you learn on your own? Not forced into? She stares daggers into the fire for a while until she hears Ash speak of the cards again. Her gaze lingers on Jezzika and Ashryn discussing the cards further after a read and she remembers when the redhead had offered a love reading. Perhaps...?
She pushed herself up from the ground and made way to the duo, apologizing for disrupting their conversation, "I sincerely apologize, Jezzika, but do you mind if I borrow Ash for a moment? I... I want to get a private tarot reading done."
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 14/14 | Temporary HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2/2 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1| Eldritch Invocations 2
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At Amara's question, his smile widens. - "Life in the surface world is bittersweet. Would you not agree?" - he offers to pour some more wine in her cup, adding: - "Alas, this wine is an intense source of joy. We make this. We make an effort to bring joyful moments and go on through bitter moments."
Amara shakes her head in response to the offer of more wine. "I believe many would argue that there are less fleeting ways than wine to make it through the bitter moments. But of course, I wouldn't say it's specifically life on the surface that is bittersweet, but rather life as a whole, hmm?"
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Ash raises an eyebrow but smiles at Svana. "Oh! Um sure." She offers Jezzika a slight smile. "We can continue when I get back yeah? I suppose we should eat soon too." She offers Jezzika an almost shy smile before grabbing her cards and standing to follow Svana to a secluded place of her choice. As they walk she smiles. "Hey. Do you have the means to dry my clothes and stuff a little. I don't think the fire will work as fast as a spell would."
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 14/14 | Temporary HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2/2 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1| Eldritch Invocations 2
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"Of course!" - he agrees with honest joy. - "And it is all just the more intense here in the Underdark." - Ree'lyn pauses for a moment, while assuming a more stern look. - "I want to know more about you. What was bitter, sweet, or bittersweet in your life on the surface world?"
Jezzika laughed at what Ash said, "Yes, you definitely have to watch out for which fungus you- Ah! Svana!" Jezzika smiled up at Svana. "Yes, of course! I will leave you two to your reading." she got up happily, and said, "I enjoyed our conversation, Ash." and walked away to give the two privacy.
Svana is shaken out of thought when Ashryn requests a cleaning, the elf hesitating a moment. "O-oh, um, yes! Yes, absolutely." She shakes her head to refocus her mind, snapping her fingers and giving Ash a deep cleaning with added hair floofing! "There, much better." She says as she forces a smile. "Again, I sincerely apologize for pulling you away like that, but I would like a... a... Love reading." The words come out very strained and quiet. "Please."
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Amara raises an eyebrow. "Oh, the usual," she says with a shrug. "Love, pain, hope and despair. I mentioned I had a wife and daughter earlier, I believe. They are still well on the surface, hopefully." A shadow briefly crosses her face before she returns to her calm expression.
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!