GOBLIN HORDE

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"Well... A wizard lived here, making monster plants. But the people weren't bothered by them. We were sent with the villagers to settle this island? Of all islands? We found old magic stuff. Maybe made by the wizard. I'm all out of order, but I think that's the gist, yeah?" Petcan rambles on, ticking off details on his fingers.

Randall:

"Succinctly put, Petcan.  I would stay here awhile longer to make sure the whole island is truly safe for the colonists, getting them into a good trading arrangement with the natives.  This pirate treasure would be good as well--if we haven't already found it in the sea cave chest we came across.  Once everything is settled and the colonists are self-supporting, I suggest we return to the mainland to aid in the defense against the goblin armies," says Randall, sharing his thoughts.

At Bow's comments, he is a bit taken aback.  Still, to each his own...Randall responds, "Bow, your skill with your namesake is quite formidable.  I know wherever you go to fulfill your life goal you will be a force to be reckoned with.  You will always be welcome in my company, or I suspect as the leader of the ranged defense unit of the colonists, should you wish to settle down.  Fare thee well and may the light of the Dawnflower ever illuminate your path."

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"This pirate treasure would be good as well--if we haven't already found it in the sea cave chest we came across" 

 Z: "Ah. I had not considered that the treasure in the cave could have been the pirate treasure. It was guarded by Chuuls, remnants of an ancient empire often found guarding remnants and ruins - but not human sites or pirate treasure. But perhaps the pirates simply found a way to hide their treasure near them."

Petcan settles in to take his ease, although the message that My ash is coming has him curious

Bow will let others in the party do the talking for now before he will inquire if any ships are leaving soon; or if he should best wait for Mynash's ship to arrive?

((Brian let me know how and when you want to introduce my new character))

OOC. Just to check. Mynash is the merchant who funded the rescue fleet and trade post, i.e our sponsor. Correct?

Zenodor will spend the time until Mynash's arrival assisting the colonists in setting up the trade post and town, and of course making sure they are safe. He will use Unseen Servant and Mage Hand to help with the building works, and if it helps will also cast Fly on the colonists as needed to help them work safely and rapidly on the roofs, towers, etc.

Randall:

Randall will spend time seeing to the medical and nutritional needs of the colonists, as well as helping to complete as detailed map of the island focusing on the safest route for trading parties to journey to the natives…Having a representative of the natives at the settlement and a good start on leaning their language would be ideal before Mynash arrives.

((Alright sounds good.))

Waiting for the ship to arrive Bow will help the others where needed, using his levitation boots if stuff needs to be hauled up.

Tempe looks at this new trading post he goes to the proprietor "I, would like to invest here. How would I do this? I wish my coin to make more, here. To work for me." 

While they are waiting, Zenodor will also ask around the colonists to see if a few would like to go back to the mainland as the party's entourage to assist them in their endeavour to beat back the Goblin Horde. We will do the fighting and dangerous tasks of course, but we may need some assistance in the more mundane areas of life.

Specifically, he's looking for a good cook, a housemaid-type person (wash, clean, maintain) and a couple of people to carry/serve (set up and maintain camp/house, etc). They should also be willing to generally perform various errands (carry massages, obtain supplies, keep an eye on something, etc). Maybe 4 people total. They don't need to be extremely skilled specialists or mercenaries. 

If they have anyone who sells equipment, he's also considering getting a bigger tent, campaign furniture etc (think upgrading from army tents to 18th century British officer campaign tents and equipment)

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The Colonists are excited to hear the news about the Natives on the other side of the island, especially when you mention how peaceful and friendly they are.

@ Zenodor

Only one colonist, a female half-elf, is willing to leave the island and serve as your housemaid-type person. (The rest of the positions will have to filled elsewhere.)

 Ok. No problem. Z will hire her. (Do we name her, or do they remain nameless?)

After receiving an answer to his question Tempe finds a quiet space in nature and ritually cast Locate Animals or Plants seeing if there are any purple wraths within five miles of him.

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@Zenodor

(You can have the agency to name her, but in the game and for story purposes that was always her name... just saves me having to come up with a name, lol.)

Ooc.  Fantasy Name Generator came up with "Delzira" which seems a good name unless you have a different preference.

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@Zenodor

(You can have the agency to name her, but in the game and for story purposes that was always her name... just saves me having to come up with a name, lol.)

Ooc.  Fantasy Name Generator came up with "Delzira" which seems a good name unless you have a different preference.

Zenodor will treat his staff well, so if Delzira needs basic equipment (clothes, kit, whatever) he will upfront some money to pay for this.

Any remaining time, Z will spend meditating and communing with his Patron in the hopes of obtaining some hint of its unfathomable intentions.

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@Zenodor

How much do you give to Delzira? (Most of what the Colonists have is for building the Trading Post, and it won't be considered fully stocked until after it receives a few shipments.)

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On the 2nd day of reconnecting with the Colonists and assisting them with their daily chores the sails of two ships can be seen on the horizon and at best guess they will probably arrive within 5 hours. The Colonists can't help but get a little excited and begin making preparations to receive the ships.

Zenodor gives Delzira about 10gp. (Looking at PHB should be enough for clothes, bed roll, backpack, candles, cloth, soap, etc)

Z also sends Irraxan to fly ahead and meet the ships out at sea - just in case they are not who we were expecting. While Irraxan probably couldn't stop them, at least we would be forewarned.

Bow helps with some final tasks before moving to the seaside to see the ships coming in.

Tempe suggests water and refreshing their food supplies. And he also harvests any spell components he may need buying a pouch to put them in.

((Character added, is the other individual my new character?))

Bow greets Mynash and the other individual

"Glad you are here Mynash"

"Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Bow."

Petcan attached himself to Mynash's hip in admiration.

"You are a quality man, sir. You deserve whatever good things may come to you. Thank you for this."

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Some tables are set up and a buffet of sorts is arranged for the evening meal. Mynash and the Colonists are mutually happy with each other's efforts concerning the trading post venture. Everyone is eating and drinking, talking and cajoling, generally enjoying the progress that they have made so far.

It is a festive evening and if anyone wants to make a post or two describing what they do or how they enjoy themselves, feel free. You have some agency in this so long as you don't get too carried away with it, lol.

 Zenodor is happy to participate in the feasting and throws himself into the revels, food and wine. He just hopes he will not end up with a headache the next morning.

The individual you see standing next to Mynash is a 5'10'' human with black hair and brown eyes, although the color is hard to see through the goggles he is wearing. He wears splint armor with a necklace with an amulet that can be recognized, to those with some religious knowledge, as an amulet devouted to Valkur, THE captain of waves. Besides that you see a warhammer and two javelins on his back, while also having some weird screwdriver at his hip. He greets Bow, "Pepin, good to meet you" after which he stands next to Mynash listening for what has happened on the island upto now.