Well...quick question Wysperra: was Theo cheating on that test?
Elsenia and Weaver both ace the exam! They gain inspiration
Ooboron succeeded on his "study check", so gets to re-roll one of his checks. I'll roll that Persuasion check real quick: 10
Oh, and ignore that random post. It has a weird link I haven't opened but takes me out of DBB, and I reported it. The mods'll remove it soon. But, in the meantime, don't click the link.
No I rolled Investigation and Persuasion not Deception or Sleight of Hand.
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"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
Got it. Just making sure. That’s good news for you then. Well, better news.
Ooboron and Theo failed the test! They cannot take any extra-curriculars, since they must now spend that Imre in tutoring. Sorry guys!
Scene 7: The Rose Stage
One day, as you are walk-in along the grounds, Theo and Ooboron having just gotten out of tutoring, yodeling, mocking chants, dramatic intonations, baritone singing, and other enthusiastic sounds reach your ears as a rowdy, laughing group of students comes into view. You see Aurora, Hurdy-Gurdy in hand, beckoning you over. “We’re on our way to the Rose Stage over on Silverquill’s campus. The Rose Stage Festival is finally here! Everyone’s already practicing their performances! The festival is all about improv. The drama guild gives out prompts, and anyone who wants can take the stage and deliver their lines however they please. It’s hilarious—you’ve got to come check it out! You in?”
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Aurora chuckles at the fairies enthusiasm, then turns to the other two members of the party. "You guys in? It'll be fun" she says this last part in a sing-song, looking imploringly into Elsenia's eyes. She realizes what she's doing, blushes, and turns away for a second.
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Elsenia notices Aurora looking away and blushing, but she is confused. Surely she doesn't intimidate the dhampir. Why would Aurora feel uncomfortable in her presence? The only other option presents itself to the druid in a sudden flash of inspiration, and she too blushes. "Oh," she murmurs under her breath. In a louder voice, she says, "Yes, we'd love to go!" Then she gives Aurora an encouraging smile. She hadn't thought she would meet someone in that way at Strixhaven, but it's a pleasant surprise. One of the reasons she was so keen to leave the Shadowfell was to meet new people and potentially even fall in love. Thinking about that just makes her blush even harder, which on her complexion means her pale, ashy cheeks turn more purple than pink.
Taking the assent from the druid as a yes from the whole group, Aurora leads you guys to the Rose Stage. Those who enthusiastically learned all they can about the school (*cough* Weaver *cough*) would know that:
The Rose Stage is a popular outdoor performing space, it holds benches for spectators, an orchestra pit, and a large main stage decorated with a huge rose. An enclosed annex building behind the main stage serves as a preparation area for performers, as well as a storage area for stage equipment and props.
The Rose Stage is available to any group or course on campus. The Playactors Drama Guild often uses the stage to rehearse and perform, and other amateur groups and courses with a performance component regularly do so as well. The Playactors Drama Guild is organizing the festival.
Cheers, jeers, and the buzzing of kazoos ring out as you draw near the Rose Stage on Silverquill College’s campus. On the main stage, several students playact histrionically. One wears a flamboyant noble’s costume, another wears a felt dragon’s head, and a third wears a court jester’s pantaloons. The audience roars with laughter as the scene plays out.
As you enter the main area next to the stage, none other than Grayson approaches you, a kazoo in his hand “You here to act? Or maybe just to watch? Or maybe you’re the musical talent? Either way, this is going to be great! I can’t wait to see what you try! You know why? Because it will be hilarious to watch you fail! Especially this oaf!" He point at Ooboron
Aurora gives the human a nasty look, and turns to you all. "Anyone can try acting, you just go over there to Quen, and he'll give you a prompt and a costume piece. What do you guys say?" She points to a dapper boy dressed in the colors of Prismari college, holding a stack of index card sized papers as he stands next to a colorful costume rack.
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My Characters:Brorminthe Devout Crusher; Ellorathe Romantic Rookie
Elsenia has never tried acting before. She doesn't know whether she'll be any good at it or not, but it sounds like fun. "I'll try," she says, smiling at Aurora.
To Grayson she gives a withering look. "Don't listen to him, Ooby. You're going to do great."
The druid approaches the Prismari boy. "I'd like to give it a try."
The boy looks at Elsenia and his face brightens "Great! Here, let me..." he trails off, turning the stack of prompts upside down then shuffling them like cards. He then holds the stack out to you, "Here, take one. And pick out whatever costume piece you think fits your prompt. But take one. only one." At that moment, a greasy, rat-like kid wearing a suit of fake armor tries to sneak a scarf off of the rack, and the boy gives him a stare that could wither springtime flowers, and continues to do so until the rat kid backs away slowly, hands up in a sheepish manner. "Anyways, here you go" and he holds the prompts out, displaying 12 of them face down, and you must choose one.
Which card does Elsenia pick? and roll me two separate d12's to determine your prompt.
Another failed test. What is his family going to say?! Ooboron is beginning to wonder if it was a mistake for him to come to Strixhaven. He's never been the top of his class, and here, he's even worse! And if that wasn't bad enough, the Rose Stage Festival was right around the corner, and he wasn't going to be able to finish helping because he was going to have to spend all of his free time being tutored. Everyone else in the Playactors Drama Guild was going to be so mad at him; he just knew it. They all had their responsibilities. Ooboron was helping build and paint the backdrop.
Now ...
As Aurora convinces everyone to go to the festival, Ooboron tries to beg off, but the others insist he join them. He reluctantly plods along, his head and shoulders angled toward the ground in embarrassment. He doesn't even react when Grayson makes his jibe; the loxodon is too busy feeling sorry for himself. He is sure the other club members are giving him looks and wondering how he has the time to come enjoy the festival when he was too busy to help finish setting up. He keeps his eyes on the feet, not daring to look anyone in the eye.
Weaver knows Ooby has been beating himself up over that last test, so she puts on a particularly sour face when Skunkbutt threatens him. She reaches for her crossbow... and past it, into her pouch, and pulls out an experimental elixir she made after class a few days ago. "Ooby, ignore him. I made this for you. I don't know what it does, but it's perfectly safe and fun, I promise. You just have to drink it if you get jammed up, and then roll with it. I started making a potion of speed, but then I got distracted and put in some extra ingredients, so I'm not sure what it will do, but I promise it won't hurt you." Weaver looks up at her friend with a wide, open smile as she hands him a flask with a swirly, glittery liquid inside.
(Upon consumption, roll a d6 to determine the effect of the Experimental Elixir)
Is Ooboron going to drown his sorrows in Weavers mystery juice? Not the best decision in my opinion but too each their own. Oh, and DDP, take an inspiration.
Elsenia draws her card and looks at the prompt: a mage turned into a cat.
What item does Elsenia find on the costume rack for her part?
Does anyone else want to participate, either with a part or a kazoo?
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Weaver eagerly takes a prompt, ready to become a: furious knight!
what costume pieces does Elsenia and Weaver find for their costumes?
Theo takes up a kazoo, and starts blowing it cheerfully.
As the girls pull on their costumes, the boy in charge let’s out a whistle, telling people to let 3 new actors take the stage: Elsenia, Weaver, and Grayson, who is dressed as a cowardly toddler. He looks nonplussed at the role, but nevertheless, his drive to humiliate you wins out.
I need performance checks from everybody except for Ooboron.
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No I rolled Investigation and Persuasion not Deception or Sleight of Hand.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Got it. Just making sure. That’s good news for you then. Well, better news.
Ooboron and Theo failed the test! They cannot take any extra-curriculars, since they must now spend that Imre in tutoring. Sorry guys!
Scene 7: The Rose Stage
One day, as you are walk-in along the grounds, Theo and Ooboron having just gotten out of tutoring, yodeling, mocking chants, dramatic intonations, baritone singing, and other enthusiastic sounds reach your ears as a rowdy, laughing group of students comes into view. You see Aurora, Hurdy-Gurdy in hand, beckoning you over. “We’re on our way to the Rose Stage over on Silverquill’s campus. The Rose Stage Festival is finally here! Everyone’s already practicing their performances! The festival is all about improv. The drama guild gives out prompts, and anyone who wants can take the stage and deliver their lines however they please. It’s hilarious—you’ve got to come check it out! You in?”
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My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
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"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Theodore nods and smiles. After that mind mashing tutoring session this is a welcome change. He looks forward to trying something fun!
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Weaver starts jumping up and down, and small clouds of glitter cascade from her hair. "Practically everything I do is improv! I'm so in!"
Aurora chuckles at the fairies enthusiasm, then turns to the other two members of the party. "You guys in? It'll be fun" she says this last part in a sing-song, looking imploringly into Elsenia's eyes. She realizes what she's doing, blushes, and turns away for a second.
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"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Elsenia notices Aurora looking away and blushing, but she is confused. Surely she doesn't intimidate the dhampir. Why would Aurora feel uncomfortable in her presence? The only other option presents itself to the druid in a sudden flash of inspiration, and she too blushes. "Oh," she murmurs under her breath. In a louder voice, she says, "Yes, we'd love to go!" Then she gives Aurora an encouraging smile. She hadn't thought she would meet someone in that way at Strixhaven, but it's a pleasant surprise. One of the reasons she was so keen to leave the Shadowfell was to meet new people and potentially even fall in love. Thinking about that just makes her blush even harder, which on her complexion means her pale, ashy cheeks turn more purple than pink.
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak) ♦ Karys Velthune (Out of the Abyss) ♦ Surina Xarith (Simple, Heroic Adventure)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus
Taking the assent from the druid as a yes from the whole group, Aurora leads you guys to the Rose Stage. Those who enthusiastically learned all they can about the school (*cough* Weaver *cough*) would know that:
The Rose Stage is a popular outdoor performing space, it holds benches for spectators, an orchestra pit, and a large main stage decorated with a huge rose. An enclosed annex building behind the main stage serves as a preparation area for performers, as well as a storage area for stage equipment and props.
The Rose Stage is available to any group or course on campus. The Playactors Drama Guild often uses the stage to rehearse and perform, and other amateur groups and courses with a performance component regularly do so as well. The Playactors Drama Guild is organizing the festival.
Cheers, jeers, and the buzzing of kazoos ring out as you draw near the Rose Stage on Silverquill College’s campus. On the main stage, several students playact histrionically. One wears a flamboyant noble’s costume, another wears a felt dragon’s head, and a third wears a court jester’s pantaloons. The audience roars with laughter as the scene plays out.
As you enter the main area next to the stage, none other than Grayson approaches you, a kazoo in his hand “You here to act? Or maybe just to watch? Or maybe you’re the musical talent? Either way, this is going to be great! I can’t wait to see what you try! You know why? Because it will be hilarious to watch you fail! Especially this oaf!" He point at Ooboron
Aurora gives the human a nasty look, and turns to you all. "Anyone can try acting, you just go over there to Quen, and he'll give you a prompt and a costume piece. What do you guys say?" She points to a dapper boy dressed in the colors of Prismari college, holding a stack of index card sized papers as he stands next to a colorful costume rack.
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Elsenia has never tried acting before. She doesn't know whether she'll be any good at it or not, but it sounds like fun. "I'll try," she says, smiling at Aurora.
To Grayson she gives a withering look. "Don't listen to him, Ooby. You're going to do great."
The druid approaches the Prismari boy. "I'd like to give it a try."
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak) ♦ Karys Velthune (Out of the Abyss) ♦ Surina Xarith (Simple, Heroic Adventure)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus
The boy looks at Elsenia and his face brightens "Great! Here, let me..." he trails off, turning the stack of prompts upside down then shuffling them like cards. He then holds the stack out to you, "Here, take one. And pick out whatever costume piece you think fits your prompt. But take one. only one." At that moment, a greasy, rat-like kid wearing a suit of fake armor tries to sneak a scarf off of the rack, and the boy gives him a stare that could wither springtime flowers, and continues to do so until the rat kid backs away slowly, hands up in a sheepish manner. "Anyways, here you go" and he holds the prompts out, displaying 12 of them face down, and you must choose one.
Which card does Elsenia pick? and roll me two separate d12's to determine your prompt.
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"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Elsenia picks one of the cards from the middle (6th card), giving the boy a smile. "I can't wait to see what I get!"
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9
Extended Signature
Characters: Bryony Alderleaf (Phandelver and Below) ♦ Vesta Trevelyan (Vecna: Eve of Ruin) ♦ Ada Kendrick (Curse of Strahd) ♦ Gareth Blackwood (Dragon of Icespire Peak) ♦ Karys Velthune (Out of the Abyss) ♦ Surina Xarith (Simple, Heroic Adventure)
DM: Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus
Theodore begins to step up but instead encourages Ooby to take the stage, "Come on biggest best friend! You're gonna be amazing!"
After his friends get set, he moves into the crowd to cheer for his best friends and also stay near Grayson in case he tries something fishy.
Stealth check 14
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Before ...
Another failed test. What is his family going to say?! Ooboron is beginning to wonder if it was a mistake for him to come to Strixhaven. He's never been the top of his class, and here, he's even worse! And if that wasn't bad enough, the Rose Stage Festival was right around the corner, and he wasn't going to be able to finish helping because he was going to have to spend all of his free time being tutored. Everyone else in the Playactors Drama Guild was going to be so mad at him; he just knew it. They all had their responsibilities. Ooboron was helping build and paint the backdrop.
Now ...
As Aurora convinces everyone to go to the festival, Ooboron tries to beg off, but the others insist he join them. He reluctantly plods along, his head and shoulders angled toward the ground in embarrassment. He doesn't even react when Grayson makes his jibe; the loxodon is too busy feeling sorry for himself. He is sure the other club members are giving him looks and wondering how he has the time to come enjoy the festival when he was too busy to help finish setting up. He keeps his eyes on the feet, not daring to look anyone in the eye.
Weaver knows Ooby has been beating himself up over that last test, so she puts on a particularly sour face when Skunkbutt threatens him. She reaches for her crossbow... and past it, into her pouch, and pulls out an experimental elixir she made after class a few days ago. "Ooby, ignore him. I made this for you. I don't know what it does, but it's perfectly safe and fun, I promise. You just have to drink it if you get jammed up, and then roll with it. I started making a potion of speed, but then I got distracted and put in some extra ingredients, so I'm not sure what it will do, but I promise it won't hurt you." Weaver looks up at her friend with a wide, open smile as she hands him a flask with a swirly, glittery liquid inside.
(Upon consumption, roll a d6 to determine the effect of the Experimental Elixir)
Is Ooboron going to drown his sorrows in Weavers mystery juice? Not the best decision in my opinion but too each their own. Oh, and DDP, take an inspiration.
Elsenia draws her card and looks at the prompt: a mage turned into a cat.
What item does Elsenia find on the costume rack for her part?
Does anyone else want to participate, either with a part or a kazoo?
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Theodore takes up a kazoo to cheer on his friends!
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Weaver will participate!
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12
Weaver eagerly takes a prompt, ready to become a: furious knight!
what costume pieces does Elsenia and Weaver find for their costumes?
Theo takes up a kazoo, and starts blowing it cheerfully.
As the girls pull on their costumes, the boy in charge let’s out a whistle, telling people to let 3 new actors take the stage: Elsenia, Weaver, and Grayson, who is dressed as a cowardly toddler. He looks nonplussed at the role, but nevertheless, his drive to humiliate you wins out.
I need performance checks from everybody except for Ooboron.
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Ellora the Romantic Rookie
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR (hasn't been updated in forever, fyi) and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
Performance check 8
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Weaver will find a poorly fitting helmet and perch it on top of her head.
Performance: 11
(I'm going to use my Inspiration and try that again}
Performance: 5