"We are not here to capture you," The Black Rose chuckled. "You know it was you who asked us to tie you up."

"Let me prove it to you," The Black Rose said, starting to untie the ropes.

"But you're so calm and knew about so many cases like mine. I often heard them say my condition was something they had not seen before. You're really not experienced bounty hunters that specialize in catching those like me?" Tarton asks reluctantly. "I know it was me that asked to be tied up, but it was after I was tied up that I noticed how calm you were and talking about other cases like mine. That was when the thought of you already knowing about me and tracking me struck."

Tarton rubs his wrists and ankles after they are free and says, "I did not expect to be released so soon. Thanks."

"I'm not quite sure yet, I have to think about it. I'm not quite a scientist, I kinda just have a habit of ending up in various realms. The uh... How to put it... Rules aren't always the same."

They chuckle softly. "As for why I'm so calm, I find panic tends to be counter intuitive. It seems this may not be normal for you but your episode lasted all of 60 seconds."

As things calm down, there is a discreet knock on the door, and Myrine's voice calls softly through, "If you need anything else for the evening, just let me know."

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Apologies everyone!  I am OK but lost my internet for a while in the strong winds we had in Vermont with these weather fronts coming through

Thank you, and having such good players certainly helps, and

sure, check Arcana and then go ahead and post the dice results and description IC

After thinking for a moment longer, Artifex shakes their head. "I can't think of anything that fits your situation perfectly, just vague stories and rumors of similar afflictions. Like I said the rules tend to change, so it's hard to compare things between realms."

"I am more than willing to assist you with managing this affliction though."

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Nat 1 unfortunately 

Also I'm glad you're okay 👍

"As I mentioned, I have only read about similar cases. However, it does remind me of a project of mine. Regardless, I want to offer assistance to Artifex in helping you."

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I got 11 in total. I hope my description is okay.

Tarton says, "Your help is greatly appreciated, but I feel we should focus on our current endeavor at the moment. This hasn't affect me in battle, yet, and this is the first time in months. I can usually keep it at bay. I just got a little worked up about being captured is all."

To Myrine's inquiry, Tarton replies, "We are all done in here, I think. Thank you. I am now ready for a good rest." 

"Alright then. It's positive that it was able to be handled so quickly. Now if you'll excuse me..."

They excuse themselves, leaving the room and closing the door behind. From the other side you all hear "Many thanks for your patience. It seems my friend thought things were going to be.. a bit more intense than it ended up being .

Artifex's gaze lingers on Myrine's form, and it says "If you were still open to it, I'd be delighted if you wanted to give that..." They chuckle "private tour. I'm certain we could find a way to entertain one another Ar'ama"

Myrine winks.  "But of course.  I am always a woman of my word.  I'm told that the ... view of the garden by starlight is most charming in the early morning hours as well.  And as long as everything's settled here ..."  She smiles and leads you along the hall..

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Just to clarify, are we just doing a fade to black for any spicy activities? Do I need to roll anything?

Yeah, I'd say given as this is a general access website we'd better keep it fairly PG,...not sure a half-bovine woman isn't pushing the boundaries already LOL

After spending nights of varying interest ;) you all gather in the common room in the morning.  Myrtea greets you with individual trays, each bearing a full traditional Abyrstwyth breakfast: ] Fried laver with cockles and bacon, oat porridge, small dark brown sausages, mushrooms and eggs.  She is equally courteous to all of you as she serves this, but Artifex notices Glyn giving them a brief knowing look as they enter before his face settles into a professional neutrality, and Myrine is conspicuously absent.

After you have eaten, Myrtea approaches you again.  "I'm so glad you've decided to help Mr. Leewamba!  He left word that he thinks your best course will be to start out by traveling up the Penveryll River until it curves off towards Cricket Tor, and then explore the cluster of hills and mountains just north of that curve. He has had certain divinations made to seek more information about the matter, and they have given some clues which will be useful in finding the right spot. You are looking for a lair, a warren of tunnels on at least two levels, that the party whose box you are in search of inhabited for a long time before he was driven by his restless madness to move on. The diviner is sure the box was left there, and furthermore stated that the place would be

"In a mountain cave marked by bones ...
... watched over by berries of life and death ..
.. behind stone that is locked with shadows; and behind the shadow of stone ..."

They also thought, but weren't certain, that it would be located either in the eastern end of the range that extends out from Feywild Landes in a loop, or in the ridges and peaks just north of that range.

Now you could, it's true, travel up the river path as far as the ford to Reykkholt and then travel on Ulvsnesshjolm roads all the way to the first range you want to check. But their tolls are high, and although we here in Llandovion are supposed to be strictly neutral, in my personal opinion the Duke of Ulvsnesshjolm does a far worse job of controlling bandits in his duchy than the Duke of Abyrstwyth. And its not just because I was born there; Glyn agrees with me too. I think all in all you'll find it more pleasant to bushwhack your way up the river from the point the path turns off.  And the borders have shifted since this map was made; the river is now directly on the borderline, and neither Duke wants to inflame the situation by trying to collect tolls on the Penveryll itself or any paths so long as they follow its course."

In a leather purse that the map Myrtea handed you was wrapped around, you find your first fortnight's stipend, 38 gold cyfreith, and directions to the merchants Mr. Leewamba said you would have discounts at if you need to equip before heading out.

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Zladark, I think you will need to add 1 gold to your inventory. 1 gold was in my inventory when it should have been 0, and I think it was from when Tarton stole from you, but he gave it back already.

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How do you handle selling of items, or do we just discard what we won't use anymore?

"Does anyone else wants to go see the merchant? We should probably at least buy some provisions for our trip" Said The Black Rose.

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Zladark, I think you will need to add 1 gold to your inventory. 1 gold was in my inventory when it should have been 0, and I think it was from when Tarton stole from you, but he gave it back already.

 I think I gave one gold to Myrtea as a tip, so everything should be okay. I don't remember if I started with 15 or 14 gold. But it is okay if im am missing one. We are now getting 38 gold after all. 

“Black Rose. I think it wise that we visit merchants this morning. The sooner the better as I am ready to put miles under our feet and have the stars as our canopy,” says Erolith.

He studies the map of town where the merchants are located to get his bearings.

"The only thing I need that I can think of is better armor but I will come with you to the equipment shop. It has been some time since I bought something" Tarton admits.

Along the way Tarton keeps an eye out for would be thieves and ruffians. If he finds some that are older than him and he thinks are not with the thieves guild he will try to steal from them.

Perception roll in log: 7

Slight of Hand roll in log: 17

Along the way Erolith keeps a watchful eye to see if they are being followed.

Perception roll in log: 18

Artifex finishes their meal, getting up to follow the others. "Thank you kindly for your hospitality. Sweet water and light laughter find you, till our stories meet again." 

It's much less focused than the others as the group walks, humming quietly to themselves, grinning widely.  "I don't believe I'll need anything at the moment, though I may top off on crossbow bolts."