(( An Oni eats by devouring someone both their body and soul. The more terrified the meal, the more potent it is. ))
Of the cluster of three humans nearest you, the one to respond is a bit awkward, "Sorry about just staring. Uhm, you just blinked into existence and crashed into the meditation garden. Teleport accident? It's a little funny, but we see so many in the spring, it gets old. Independent study? Oh, I'm Bernadette. This is Moxi and Jerome."
Jerome laughs cynically, "First name basis already, Bernadette?" To you, they nod, "Charmed, I'm sure."
Your light bonding with those two mortals has given you a bit of information about the area. You are in a mortal city called Sharn. Your in a district called Stoneyard in a ward called Northedge in the Lower belt. Though oddly enough there are two belts below this and three above. However, what is key, is you know know the University Bix mentioned is about two hours walk from here through this ward and Central Plateau and up two levels. You might be able to get a coach or rail to Central Plateau and from there to Menthis.
You may need to nick or purchase a parasol from one of the various vendors on the street just outside the park.
Hashi laughs, "Yeah, teleport incident. Don't know why he decided I should try that on my first day here." Then looking around, "Actually, I think I missed my mark as well. Where are we? I'm called Hashi, by the way."
Bernadette replies again while Jerome rolls his eyes and Moxi giggles, "The main ground of the University. You're lucky you didn't come through over there", she waves to the side, "that section really does drop all the way to the depths. The watch would probably catch you, but a fellow hit bottom last spring."
"That did not happen, Berny! Really!", Moxi interject.
"Hey, it might have. Anyway, where were you starting? The labs?", Bernadette redirects.
There are humans, mostly, the elves, and half-elf folk. There are also taller more built bodied green to gray skinned folks with tusks and others that seem to be various forms of day walking gargoyle. There are folk like Dallan and various type of sea peoples. You can tell by their aura and appearance their not sea elf, but maybe a mer folk. And their are folks who are less built than Dallan, but clearly not children three type of smaller folk at least. They'd hardly be a snack. And some of them are dressed in armor and armed.
You're not sure you've seen something more ridiculous.
You also see at least three different type of walking, talking, reptilian folk, and a few that must be some type of demon or devil.
(life recently got very busy so sadly I’m going leave the game, hope everyone else has fun here🙏)
Hashi replies, "Yeah. Thankfully that was my last task for today. Where were you all heading before I interrupted you?" She looks over them quickly, trying to see if they are wearing any type of name tag or uniform. She doesn't want to mess up her in with the mortals that quickly.
Moxi is the one to speak up, "Well, Jerome got us ousted from the library, so we're heading to the Café."
"Oh, why not join us?", Bernadette pipes in.
Jerome snorts.
Moxi giggles, "Come on, Jerome, Berny's outgoing self is the only reason you're with us. Besides, we always have an extra seat at the table. You cover your own costs though. We're all students."
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Hashi thinks for a moment, then replies, "The cafe sounds interesting. I need to get to know the campus anyway. Hey, would you be willing to point things out on the way? I'm new in Sharn, and especially the University. And yeah, I'll cover my costs. Do you think I'll be able to get a job as well as being a student? I've heard at some universities that's almost impossible." She follows the trio and they walk toward the cafe.
Bernadette replies excitedly, "I knew it! You're completely new! Where did you blink in from?! Where were you aiming?!"
"By the host.", Jerome mumbles.
Before you can respond, Bernadette begins pointing out a million details about the campus, the city, the people, with a lot of, 'but I haven't been there' sprinkled in.
Moxi fills in gaps or clarifying information from time to time.
The four of you making your way to a nice bistro just a short walk from your landing, on campus, where you are able to relax and process.
(( What do you learn from the conversation can be fleshed out later as needed. ))
Eventually, Moxi circles the conversation back to Bernadette's initial questions.
Hashi states, "Like I said earlier, came from the labs. I was supposed to try to get to the towers, but either I didn't put enough power into the spells, or I have terrible aim." When they enter the cafe, Hashi orders a drink and a pastry, then sits down with the trio. Unless something unusual happens outside the restaurant, she will continue chatting with them until it is time for them to leave.
You follow Belgama's Dwarven tour guide, Dallan, through the streets of the Central plateau ward seeing briefly its districts. You cross another set of bridges into the and ascend again to Upper Menthis Plateau and finally onto the Morgrave University.
(( Appart from general site seeing, do you do anything?
Did Yesphira take a nip of that soul?
Did Gemini make themselves known, intentionally try to stay unseen or eventually just get noticed? ))
Hashi: As you and your new humans are leaving the Café, you see most of the Bix company and they see you.
Hashi will meet the other player's eyes, and do a sort of impersonal nod to acknowledge she has seen them. She will not go up to talk to them, and if they come to talk to her, she is not very familiar with them, but will make note of anyplace they say they are heading. She will come to them later, she wants to ensure her position with the group of mortals first. She is beginning to think about what she has to do for the night, and will begin to probe the students about if they are staying in dorms or not, and what options there are for students.
((Aw sorry to hear that @LichenLikeMoss isn't going to be playing! Good luck! I hope things go well for you!!!))
'University?'Gemini thinks, listening into Yesphira's conversation, 'So they know where they're going, okay.'They don't know what to think of the dwarf. They haven't seen them before have they? They assume this is the new sucker that the trio is going to eat later. 'Ah,'Gemini's mind wonders over to the big mess they left over in the alley, 'just some blood splatters. No big deal, right?' They were never one for cleanliness; as long as they ate and didn't get caught they were happy.
Knowing that they were dressed up in sort of priestly clothes and wearing the skin of an old man, they felt sort of out of place here among university goers. They decided, however, to play a trick on their more lycanthrophic pals. Speedwalking up towards them, they spot another one that they had come with... the oni. Looking at Hashi through the window of a cafe, they give a small smile back at her before galloping back towards the tour trio.
Gemini runs up to them breathlessly and panting. "Excuse me! Sorry," they fondle with their silver necklace, "Could any of you tell me where Clifftop Adventurer's Guild is? I am in a bit of a hurry-"
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DM: Drakkenheim Mind and Matter + Blood Secrets + What's in the Here and Now;
Dallan barks out a quick laugh before quickly pulling themselves together, "I apologize. I'm a Brigadier in the C.A.F. You just caught us from that area. Upper Dura, they wave in the direction they came. We're heading to the University. I could sign for the message, or show you to the guild after we've delivered these good folk to the University."
((**Whether you are warning the body you were when last together, Yesphira and Grim would recognize you. Belgama would not. Soul sight vs sounds & smells. **))
Gemini blinks, 'startled' by the dwarf talking. "Oh? C.A.F- oh!"They scrounge through their bag to go find something, "Here. This is a package from the cathedral at Middle Central to Clifftop. I was sent to go give this to you... after the man who was going originally sprained his ankle."They hand Dallan the package.
They smile over at Yesphira, Grim, and Belgama. "Sorry for interrupting you all. I am also heading to the University myself... after. Have a good- OH WHOOPS!"They were slinging their necklace around before dropping it towards Belgama's foot. "I am so terribly sorry my dear-" they try to bend over but make it looks like their back hurts due to old age, "oh."
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DM: Drakkenheim Mind and Matter + Blood Secrets + What's in the Here and Now;
(( OOC: You haven't seen dwarfs or goblinkin in your realm. Gargoyles, construcs, fea folk, mer folk, elementals, abyssal and abberant folk, devils and devilkin absolutely. ))
(( OOC: You haven't seen dwarfs or goblinkin in your realm. Gargoyles, construcs, fea folk, mer folk, elementals, abyssal and abberant folk, devils and devilkin absolutely. ))
Belgama squats down and picks up the necklace handing it too them.
With a long exaggerated stretch to the back ("ain't what it used to be") Gemini takes the necklace from Belgama's hands with a playful smirk. "Thank you all,"they bow, "Now I do best be going. Enjoy the package."They don't really have much of a desire to stick around and watch the tour. Besides getting lost in the city was part of the fun. Bix did say, after all, to 'bum around.' Let the others have their fun~
Putting the necklace over their head once more, they give a tiny salute to the dwarf and crew before heading over to the cafe. There they browse the assortment of pastries and order one of the croissants. They sit down by the door watching Hasi with interest as they devour the pastry just as they did with the man. Soon enough they go to order another one.
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DM: Drakkenheim Mind and Matter + Blood Secrets + What's in the Here and Now;
Grim waves Gemini goodbye before turning to Belgama. “I have a feeling our group won’t meet up in a while. Let’s make the best of it.” He attempts to put a smile on his face despite despising going out of his comfort zone. He takes a look at the scenery, still entertained by the passersby and new people. “Let’s get going.”
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(( An Oni eats by devouring someone both their body and soul. The more terrified the meal, the more potent it is. ))
Of the cluster of three humans nearest you, the one to respond is a bit awkward, "Sorry about just staring. Uhm, you just blinked into existence and crashed into the meditation garden. Teleport accident? It's a little funny, but we see so many in the spring, it gets old. Independent study? Oh, I'm Bernadette. This is Moxi and Jerome."
Jerome laughs cynically, "First name basis already, Bernadette?" To you, they nod, "Charmed, I'm sure."
Moxi just nods.
What is our vampire doing?
Hashi laughs, "Yeah, teleport incident. Don't know why he decided I should try that on my first day here." Then looking around, "Actually, I think I missed my mark as well. Where are we? I'm called Hashi, by the way."
Bernadette replies again while Jerome rolls his eyes and Moxi giggles, "The main ground of the University. You're lucky you didn't come through over there", she waves to the side, "that section really does drop all the way to the depths. The watch would probably catch you, but a fellow hit bottom last spring."
"That did not happen, Berny! Really!", Moxi interject.
"Hey, it might have. Anyway, where were you starting? The labs?", Bernadette redirects.
(life recently got very busy so sadly I’m going leave the game, hope everyone else has fun here🙏)
Hashi replies, "Yeah. Thankfully that was my last task for today. Where were you all heading before I interrupted you?" She looks over them quickly, trying to see if they are wearing any type of name tag or uniform. She doesn't want to mess up her in with the mortals that quickly.
Hashi:
Moxi is the one to speak up, "Well, Jerome got us ousted from the library, so we're heading to the Café."
"Oh, why not join us?", Bernadette pipes in.
Jerome snorts.
Moxi giggles, "Come on, Jerome, Berny's outgoing self is the only reason you're with us. Besides, we always have an extra seat at the table. You cover your own costs though. We're all students."
(( @LichenLikeMoss / Belgama - It happens when things are just getting started. We'll NPC Belgama to a disconnected point then let her roam in case you're able to reclaim her. Take care. ))
Hashi thinks for a moment, then replies, "The cafe sounds interesting. I need to get to know the campus anyway. Hey, would you be willing to point things out on the way? I'm new in Sharn, and especially the University. And yeah, I'll cover my costs. Do you think I'll be able to get a job as well as being a student? I've heard at some universities that's almost impossible." She follows the trio and they walk toward the cafe.
Bernadette replies excitedly, "I knew it! You're completely new! Where did you blink in from?! Where were you aiming?!"
"By the host.", Jerome mumbles.
Before you can respond, Bernadette begins pointing out a million details about the campus, the city, the people, with a lot of, 'but I haven't been there' sprinkled in.
Moxi fills in gaps or clarifying information from time to time.
The four of you making your way to a nice bistro just a short walk from your landing, on campus, where you are able to relax and process.
(( What do you learn from the conversation can be fleshed out later as needed. ))
Eventually, Moxi circles the conversation back to Bernadette's initial questions.
Hashi states, "Like I said earlier, came from the labs. I was supposed to try to get to the towers, but either I didn't put enough power into the spells, or I have terrible aim." When they enter the cafe, Hashi orders a drink and a pastry, then sits down with the trio. Unless something unusual happens outside the restaurant, she will continue chatting with them until it is time for them to leave.
Yesphira, Grim, Gemini:
You follow Belgama's Dwarven tour guide, Dallan, through the streets of the Central plateau ward seeing briefly its districts. You cross another set of bridges into the and ascend again to Upper Menthis Plateau and finally onto the Morgrave University.
(( Appart from general site seeing, do you do anything?
Did Yesphira take a nip of that soul?
Did Gemini make themselves known, intentionally try to stay unseen or eventually just get noticed? ))
Hashi: As you and your new humans are leaving the Café, you see most of the Bix company and they see you.
Hashi will meet the other player's eyes, and do a sort of impersonal nod to acknowledge she has seen them. She will not go up to talk to them, and if they come to talk to her, she is not very familiar with them, but will make note of anyplace they say they are heading. She will come to them later, she wants to ensure her position with the group of mortals first. She is beginning to think about what she has to do for the night, and will begin to probe the students about if they are staying in dorms or not, and what options there are for students.
((Aw sorry to hear that @LichenLikeMoss isn't going to be playing! Good luck! I hope things go well for you!!!))
'University?' Gemini thinks, listening into Yesphira's conversation, 'So they know where they're going, okay.' They don't know what to think of the dwarf. They haven't seen them before have they? They assume this is the new sucker that the trio is going to eat later. 'Ah,' Gemini's mind wonders over to the big mess they left over in the alley, 'just some blood splatters. No big deal, right?' They were never one for cleanliness; as long as they ate and didn't get caught they were happy.
Knowing that they were dressed up in sort of priestly clothes and wearing the skin of an old man, they felt sort of out of place here among university goers. They decided, however, to play a trick on their more lycanthrophic pals. Speedwalking up towards them, they spot another one that they had come with... the oni. Looking at Hashi through the window of a cafe, they give a small smile back at her before galloping back towards the tour trio.
Gemini runs up to them breathlessly and panting. "Excuse me! Sorry," they fondle with their silver necklace, "Could any of you tell me where Clifftop Adventurer's Guild is? I am in a bit of a hurry-"
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DM: Drakkenheim Mind and Matter + Blood Secrets + What's in the Here and Now;
Player: Dragonlance
((** None of you have seen dwarfs before. **))
Dallan barks out a quick laugh before quickly pulling themselves together, "I apologize. I'm a Brigadier in the C.A.F. You just caught us from that area. Upper Dura, they wave in the direction they came. We're heading to the University. I could sign for the message, or show you to the guild after we've delivered these good folk to the University."
((**Whether you are warning the body you were when last together, Yesphira and Grim would recognize you. Belgama would not. Soul sight vs sounds & smells. **))
no dwarves
Gemini blinks, 'startled' by the dwarf talking. "Oh? C.A.F- oh!" They scrounge through their bag to go find something, "Here. This is a package from the cathedral at Middle Central to Clifftop. I was sent to go give this to you... after the man who was going originally sprained his ankle." They hand Dallan the package.
They smile over at Yesphira, Grim, and Belgama. "Sorry for interrupting you all. I am also heading to the University myself... after. Have a good- OH WHOOPS!" They were slinging their necklace around before dropping it towards Belgama's foot. "I am so terribly sorry my dear-" they try to bend over but make it looks like their back hurts due to old age, "oh."
<---- me irl slow reader, even slower writer easily jumpy thanks for being patient
DM: Drakkenheim Mind and Matter + Blood Secrets + What's in the Here and Now;
Player: Dragonlance
(( OOC: You haven't seen dwarfs or goblinkin in your realm. Gargoyles, construcs, fea folk, mer folk, elementals, abyssal and abberant folk, devils and devilkin absolutely. ))
Belgama squats down and picks up the necklace handing it too them.
((ah I see))
With a long exaggerated stretch to the back ("ain't what it used to be") Gemini takes the necklace from Belgama's hands with a playful smirk. "Thank you all," they bow, "Now I do best be going. Enjoy the package." They don't really have much of a desire to stick around and watch the tour. Besides getting lost in the city was part of the fun. Bix did say, after all, to 'bum around.' Let the others have their fun~
Putting the necklace over their head once more, they give a tiny salute to the dwarf and crew before heading over to the cafe. There they browse the assortment of pastries and order one of the croissants. They sit down by the door watching Hasi with interest as they devour the pastry just as they did with the man. Soon enough they go to order another one.
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DM: Drakkenheim Mind and Matter + Blood Secrets + What's in the Here and Now;
Player: Dragonlance
Grim waves Gemini goodbye before turning to Belgama. “I have a feeling our group won’t meet up in a while. Let’s make the best of it.” He attempts to put a smile on his face despite despising going out of his comfort zone. He takes a look at the scenery, still entertained by the passersby and new people. “Let’s get going.”