Uncle Polder's wrinkled face shows his emotions clearly, initially shocked and appalled at the description of violence happening during the setup for the Festival, concerned, then hopeful gratitude that the folks helped him run off the coyotes are on a mission to help the community and get to the bottom of the problem.
"That's great ya'll're here to help! Rattle's a tough place, folk have to help one another to survive."
Tandor:
Tandor reads him as genuine. Further, he gets a sense that Polder is well used to dangers in the Rattle, but seems less shook by surviving the coyote attack than the descriptions of the altered eyes and demeanors of the farmers. The dangers he's likely accustomed to are more extrinsic, the struggle of man vs nature, rather than something that has the hallmarks of supernatural or illness, or intrinsic, depending on what light Tandor's recounting casts the affected farmers in. There is a determination in his tone that the cleric senses is wrapped around a nugget of sadness or regret... but something in his past, not something recent.
"Reckon y'all be wanting to get moving before too long, but you're welcome to stay and rest as long as you like, I've got a pot of stew on, if you're wanting to stay for lunch?"
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Tandor nods, then leans in close. "I think you might have something you want to get off your chest. Maybe not something about to today, but something," he says quietly. "Please I am hear to listen and not to judge." Then he glances inside, indicating a willingness to discuss the matter in private.
"A short rest never heard, and Im starving for lunch, so let's at least do that. Shall I cook something? Do you all like spicy food?" Mixtli eagerly asks
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
"That'd be great! Like I said, got a stew on, but some variety be welcome, let me show you to the kitchen."
He levers himself up and enters the home, leading Mixtli to a secondary kitchen off the end of the home.
"Cooking out here keeps it from warming the rest of the place when the nights are hot."
There is a small covered cauldron at a bare simmer beside a hearth of banked embers, and a prep table nearby has a chopping surface, beyond which is a wash basin.
"Anything you'll be needin'?"
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
((I believe we stocked up pretty well for the trip, right?))
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((I believe so. He can show you where various pots, pans, etc are. If there are other ingredients that Mixtli wouldn't be carrying, he may be able to provide too. The stew looks as if it would be stretched a bit to feed you all, so some extra fare to accompany it would be welcome.))
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
"I got my spices, and ingredients, but a few extra would be great as the group is a bit larger than we planned for" Mixtli says.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Uncle Polder points out some ingredients and cookware that Mixtli can use, before excusing himself to be a good host to the rest of the group. The genasi gets busy in the kitchen preparing fare to accompany the stew.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Mixtli gets busy in the kitchen, making sure the food won't be to spicy for non-Tletepecan.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((Sure, Tandor can excuse himself to the kitchen and help. Gilbert will be torn between getting additional scritches and food that might get dropped.))
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
In his efforts to make sure that the food isn't so overly spiced as to ignite the palates of non-Tletepecans, Mixtli swings a bit too far the other direction, and the fare he produces is a bit bland. The meal is filling, however and at least what spicing there is doesn't clash with Uncle Polder's stew, which for its part is mostly root vegetables, and has likely been a continuous pot of stew for a while, topped up with fresh ingredients when the level gets low. He produces a bottle of brown liquid and splashes some on his meal, warning any of you that want to have some of the condiment to just try a bit first. He describes what sounds like a fermented fish and chili sauce.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Mixtli isn't to happy with himself, but does taste. The condiment
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Tandor hides his disappointment at the blandness of their cooking. Not every dish comes out perfectly, he knows. He'll try to learn from his mistakes this time. He also tries to condiment, finds the combination of flavors not to his liking and sticks to the stew and their bland concoction.
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Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Watching Tandor tell the story, Trencher smiles. The cleric does tell a good story.
He nods during the more exciting or surprising parts of the story.
Uncle Polder's wrinkled face shows his emotions clearly, initially shocked and appalled at the description of violence happening during the setup for the Festival, concerned, then hopeful gratitude that the folks helped him run off the coyotes are on a mission to help the community and get to the bottom of the problem.
"That's great ya'll're here to help! Rattle's a tough place, folk have to help one another to survive."
Tandor:
Tandor reads him as genuine. Further, he gets a sense that Polder is well used to dangers in the Rattle, but seems less shook by surviving the coyote attack than the descriptions of the altered eyes and demeanors of the farmers. The dangers he's likely accustomed to are more extrinsic, the struggle of man vs nature, rather than something that has the hallmarks of supernatural or illness, or intrinsic, depending on what light Tandor's recounting casts the affected farmers in. There is a determination in his tone that the cleric senses is wrapped around a nugget of sadness or regret... but something in his past, not something recent.
"Reckon y'all be wanting to get moving before too long, but you're welcome to stay and rest as long as you like, I've got a pot of stew on, if you're wanting to stay for lunch?"
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Tandor nods, then leans in close. "I think you might have something you want to get off your chest. Maybe not something about to today, but something," he says quietly. "Please I am hear to listen and not to judge." Then he glances inside, indicating a willingness to discuss the matter in private.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
"I'll... I'll think on it. Let me answer any questions you have and... Maybe we can talk after lunch?"
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
"A short rest never heard, and Im starving for lunch, so let's at least do that. Shall I cook something? Do you all like spicy food?" Mixtli eagerly asks
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
"That'd be great! Like I said, got a stew on, but some variety be welcome, let me show you to the kitchen."
He levers himself up and enters the home, leading Mixtli to a secondary kitchen off the end of the home.
"Cooking out here keeps it from warming the rest of the place when the nights are hot."
There is a small covered cauldron at a bare simmer beside a hearth of banked embers, and a prep table nearby has a chopping surface, beyond which is a wash basin.
"Anything you'll be needin'?"
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
((I believe we stocked up pretty well for the trip, right?))
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((I believe so. He can show you where various pots, pans, etc are. If there are other ingredients that Mixtli wouldn't be carrying, he may be able to provide too. The stew looks as if it would be stretched a bit to feed you all, so some extra fare to accompany it would be welcome.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
"I got my spices, and ingredients, but a few extra would be great as the group is a bit larger than we planned for" Mixtli says.
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Uncle Polder points out some ingredients and cookware that Mixtli can use, before excusing himself to be a good host to the rest of the group. The genasi gets busy in the kitchen preparing fare to accompany the stew.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Mixtli gets busy in the kitchen, making sure the food won't be to spicy for non-Tletepecan.
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((Want to make a check using his tool proficiency with cook's utensils?))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Yeah, sure: Nat 1 for 7 x)
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
ooc: Tandor is also proficient in Cooking Utensils. If the DM will allow, he could give you advantage and toss in a Guidance for good measure :).
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
((Sure, Tandor can excuse himself to the kitchen and help. Gilbert will be torn between getting additional scritches and food that might get dropped.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Advantage roll 2+2 for a total of 10..
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
In his efforts to make sure that the food isn't so overly spiced as to ignite the palates of non-Tletepecans, Mixtli swings a bit too far the other direction, and the fare he produces is a bit bland. The meal is filling, however and at least what spicing there is doesn't clash with Uncle Polder's stew, which for its part is mostly root vegetables, and has likely been a continuous pot of stew for a while, topped up with fresh ingredients when the level gets low. He produces a bottle of brown liquid and splashes some on his meal, warning any of you that want to have some of the condiment to just try a bit first. He describes what sounds like a fermented fish and chili sauce.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Mixtli isn't to happy with himself, but does taste. The condiment
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Tandor hides his disappointment at the blandness of their cooking. Not every dish comes out perfectly, he knows. He'll try to learn from his mistakes this time. He also tries to condiment, finds the combination of flavors not to his liking and sticks to the stew and their bland concoction.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric