Orina & Jogs: Mrs. Gullickson answers the door. It is still quite a bit early, but, they are farmers after all and it's just about the crack of dawn. "A stag? That certainly would be big enough to brak the fence, but it's awfully concerning, that would mean something forced it out here. If you've apprhended it, I guess you should take it deep into the forest, or just far from here, and if it's a problem again, we'll make sure to send for you again." She waves you off as you leave.
Road to Corvidae:
Pito: Bush #1 helps you load the body onto your horse, which it's easier than you expected. Your horse doesn't seem to bothered by the extra weight. You continue moving into Corvidae, and Verdue offers to pass the opera around as you go. The opening act of the play involves Corvidae, who has resigned him self to a simple life of gardening, due to some unmentioned event that must have happened in the previous play. However, as he is working, after a bit of monloging, he is suddenly interupped by the sound of trumpets and horses, as Leopold, with a small army, has come to have Corvidae join them to finish what they started and finally go to ascend The Tower. He at first refuses, but Leopold tells him that he needs to lead his people, for unbenknoswt to him he was the founder of a grand city, and now King Corvidae. In disbelief, he still refuses to go, until Leopold threatens to trample his garden, so Corvidae is forced to leave.
After you all have read that far, you are just about into Corvidae. There is a massive stable to put your horses, a large area setup for parking wagons, and a large fairground setup just outside the city walls.
Resolve - The Rosebed
Zacharias: You are lead inside by the dragonborn into this bustling place. "Nice to meet you Zacarias, I'm Areyo. Hey Everyone! This is Zacharias, he's our newest member!" The Tavern gives you a cheer, and a couple of stray pats on the back. "Follow me, edgar is waiting upstairs" You don't think you would be able to move in this place if Areyo wasn't clearing a path anyway.
Blackport:
Yaw & Leshanna: You begin to move through the streets. "Yes, I'm Rattles by the way." he chats with Yaw,. "I do have something I could give you after you free me, but I can't tell you that right now." he shoots a glance to Leshanna. "She would just take both rewards and leave it at that. If you don't want to help, you should at least claim half credit and get payed half the reward, that would definitely spite her." You are almost back to the Shady Lamppost.
Rafon's Run Settlement:
Ulrich: It's a tricky shot. You release the bolt, and the glass of the second story window shatters. You wait a few moments. Suddenly, you see a face in the window, someone waving both arms, notcing you and trying to catch your attention.
Lush Mountain:
Noldeme: "It's not something your quite ready for, yet, and I wouldn't need any sort of pact. I would just need you to get me something beforehand: There is a powerful staff in the center of The Cracked Lands, a dark and foggy place somewhere on Corvidae. Fetch that for me, and I will gladly tell you what you need to do."
Blueport
Saribel: You look around, surely there must be a good place, somewhere an adventurer like you could fit in and ask some questions. You spot some kind of tavern or guild building called "Concussive Maintenance.", and you are quite sure that would be a good place to start. You see lots of adventuring types inside, and it seems the barkeep is very talkative.
Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Macgullickson Field:
"Orina," asks Jogs. "Maybe we should check in with his family first, see if there's any other details?" Jogs will hang back to let Orina use her abilities without the complication of a dragon-looking thing being nearby.
Yaw: "It is a pleasure to meet you, Rattles. That is a fair point that you've raised. However, if I may make a Suggestion , you should probably give it to me now for safe keeping. There may be thieves in these areas and you are hardly equipped to defend yourself at the moment. I'm sure that Leshanna would agree." I pass a glance toward the elf, feigning concern for the bound man's valuables.
As I speak, my music follows a curious tune. Hard to follow, but enticing.
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As Areyo leads him through the tavern, Zacharias tries to take in the crowd, smiling and nodding at those giving him a welcome, but also trying to see what kinds of people there are, what they appear to be doing, and if there's anyone he recognizes.
Leshanna shakes her head at the antics of her quarry. She does give Yaw a glance though.
"I will not split the reward with you, since you did not help capture him." She nods to Rattles, then glances back to Yaw. "If you wish to be part of my next contract, that is fine, but only then will you get any part of my reward." She then looks to Rattles. "If you have something you do not wish the person I am taking you to find, I'd suggest handing it over before we get there. I do not care what it is, so give it to Yaw if you wish instead of me. It is not part of my contract. Either way you will be brought in to the person who hired me."
Yaw: "Fair enough, Leshanna. Your bounty is your own."
I look toward Rattles, reaching out an expectant hand.
"Where did you find him, anyways? I hardly expected to run in to any travelers out there."
Cautiously, I ask, "Did you... see anything?..." looking clearly uncomfortable remembering the fear I felt only moments ago. And that other roar.. What was that?
"I tracked him to a cavern." Leshanna says with an emotionless tone. "He was with some cultists trying to call forth something. They did manage to do so, some sort of multiheaded creature that finished off what was left of the cultists, after I took down a few. We left then, not wishing to be food for the thing as well." The entire story is stated matter-of-fact without any emotion or concern evident in her tone.
Yaw: "A multi-headed creature? Did it... roar?" remembering that guttural sound that split the sky, disturbing the sleeping black dragon. "Is it still out there?"
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Noldeme remains with her guard up, the voice in her head continues speaking and giving her a set coordinate for where to go. "I think I'll do that... But first, that man... The one that attacked Pua'a. I should've been looking for him... I assume you wouldn't be able to help me locate him, would you?" She asks the voice before taking one more look around on the place where she was.
Ulrich waves back to the person. He holds up one finger, then points at the person, with a question look on his face.
"We need to get in there. See if the houses on either side are close enough. But don't go inside by yourself. We all go in together. If you have rope, get that out as well."
Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Macgullickson's Fields
"Hainsly's rabbit warren? Hmm... Rabbits are known to be pretty skittish, though if someone as unusual as Hainsly's been helping them out for a while, maybe they'd tolerate me too. And I'd appreciate it if you came along... whatever made Hainsly into what he is, well... I'm pretty sure I'm not equipped to face whatever that is alone." She turns to Hainsly. "What do you think, could you take us to them and convince them to let me ask a few questions?"
"Yes it did roar." Leshanna says with a shrug. "Fairly loudly too." She turns to this new person and gives him a long look. "What were you doing out in the swamps anyway?" She asks, though it sounds like she really doesn't care about the answer. "Doesn't seem like a very safe place for a solitary person to go..." Even though she herself had just gone out there alone, but that doesn't seem to factor in to the statement.
Yaw: Everything seems suspiciously connected... "Well I suppose you could say that I was after my own bounty! Though I was forced to leave a portion behind. Stuck in the mud, it was, and me, not so strong" I teasingly flex my slender arms as if to prove the fact.
"In fact, you look pretty sturdy. I bet the two of us could get this thing unstuck. It'll be easy! In and out, you'll see! and if its treasure you're after, there's plenty to be had! In return, I'll assist you with your next bounty."
The sooner I can get out of this city, the better.
"Concussive Maintenance" sounds like the perfect place to start asking questions. Pushing the doors open she strides in with all the confidence of someone who either knows her own skill and strength, or someone who thinks far too highly of themselves and hasn't been knocked down a peg or two. It's hard to say which.
Approaching the bar, she leans on the counter signalling to get the barkeeps attention with a brief wave of her hand.
"All will become equal now" | "Cause we're going to shout it loud, even if our words seem meaningless. It's like we're carrying the weight of the world"
Orina & Jogs: "That sounds like a good place to start, After all, they should know me better than anyone else. If I really want to go with you, there's some things there I would need to get out of the way there. After all, I am partially responsible for keeping that place safe from intruders that would seek to harm us. You could probably do some good to help solve those problems for good."
Blackport:
Yaw & Leshanna: 11
"Sure, here you go. Keep it safe, but make sure to give it back." Rattles pulls from under his shirt a necklace with a cylindrical key on it and hands it over to Yaw. "I'm not sure I'm really much for going into the swamp again after today, but if there's something in it for me and I don't get turned in for a bounty, then I can't refuse."
The Rosebed:
Zachrias: Looking around, you see faces of all sorts: The brooding types, the rowdy drinkers, singing bards and schemers, wayward wizards, talking lizards and lucid daytime dreamers. However, there is someone who catches your eye, you could swear that they look like someone who left your compound quite some time ago: His name is Jacob. He has no religous symbols to speak of, and is dressed like a common rouge. He is chatting an elvish woman, who seems to have her eyes focused more on his coinpurse rather then an ear on his words.
Lush Mountain:
Noldeme: "Unfortunately, he has already fled the mountain, however, he is more useful to you alive; listen closely: Tell him that you killed the druid, that he was right, and appeal to join him. It will be difficult to take on your task alone. He will get what's coming to him in due time. He is clearly a man of the sea, I imagine his ship is sure to be docked at Greenport."
Rafon's Run Settlement:
Ulrich: Dula looks at the nearest house. "That one's close enough to throw one end of a rope onto the mansion, but we'll need someone on the other side if we want to tie it down."
John takes a rope out of his bag. "Rope" he says. "I got rope, see, I'm very prepared."
Blueport
Saribel: "Ah, hello there! What can I get for you?" say the bartender. He is a short and stocky dwarf, but a raised floor behind the bar let's him see above it. His beard is weaved close to his chin. He is wearing a navy blue uniform with a large, ornate patch in the shape of a dolphin stiched onto it it's right sleeve. It's left sleeve is missing, and his left arm is abnormal, it looks like a rough rock, vaguely resmembling the shape of an arm, but it moves perfectly like one as he cleans a glass and puts it away.
Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Into Hainsly's Forest
"Lead the way," Orina says to Hainsly. Then she leans over to Jogs. "Did we... just get hired by a magic hare? Should we advertise that we're with Rosebush while we're at it?"
As they walk through the forest, Orina discreetly casts guidance on both herself and Jogs. She also casts light on her shield so they can see through the darkness.
Percepting our way through the forest for any dangers: 9
Ahaha here I go forgetting the guidance: 4 added to that
Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Into Hainsly's Forest
"Well, this sure seems like the kind of thing I'd get mixed up in," says Jogs. "I'm not that bright, but I think to be hired we're supposed to be offered something in return... but pro-bunny is often my type of work..."
Jogs will continue to let Orina perceive the way, shield and hammer at the ready.
Macgullickson's
Orina & Jogs: Mrs. Gullickson answers the door. It is still quite a bit early, but, they are farmers after all and it's just about the crack of dawn. "A stag? That certainly would be big enough to brak the fence, but it's awfully concerning, that would mean something forced it out here. If you've apprhended it, I guess you should take it deep into the forest, or just far from here, and if it's a problem again, we'll make sure to send for you again." She waves you off as you leave.
Road to Corvidae:
Pito: Bush #1 helps you load the body onto your horse, which it's easier than you expected. Your horse doesn't seem to bothered by the extra weight. You continue moving into Corvidae, and Verdue offers to pass the opera around as you go. The opening act of the play involves Corvidae, who has resigned him self to a simple life of gardening, due to some unmentioned event that must have happened in the previous play. However, as he is working, after a bit of monloging, he is suddenly interupped by the sound of trumpets and horses, as Leopold, with a small army, has come to have Corvidae join them to finish what they started and finally go to ascend The Tower. He at first refuses, but Leopold tells him that he needs to lead his people, for unbenknoswt to him he was the founder of a grand city, and now King Corvidae. In disbelief, he still refuses to go, until Leopold threatens to trample his garden, so Corvidae is forced to leave.
After you all have read that far, you are just about into Corvidae. There is a massive stable to put your horses, a large area setup for parking wagons, and a large fairground setup just outside the city walls.
Resolve - The Rosebed
Zacharias: You are lead inside by the dragonborn into this bustling place. "Nice to meet you Zacarias, I'm Areyo. Hey Everyone! This is Zacharias, he's our newest member!" The Tavern gives you a cheer, and a couple of stray pats on the back. "Follow me, edgar is waiting upstairs" You don't think you would be able to move in this place if Areyo wasn't clearing a path anyway.
Blackport:
Yaw & Leshanna: You begin to move through the streets. "Yes, I'm Rattles by the way." he chats with Yaw,. "I do have something I could give you after you free me, but I can't tell you that right now." he shoots a glance to Leshanna. "She would just take both rewards and leave it at that. If you don't want to help, you should at least claim half credit and get payed half the reward, that would definitely spite her." You are almost back to the Shady Lamppost.
Rafon's Run Settlement:
Ulrich: It's a tricky shot. You release the bolt, and the glass of the second story window shatters. You wait a few moments. Suddenly, you see a face in the window, someone waving both arms, notcing you and trying to catch your attention.
Lush Mountain:
Noldeme: "It's not something your quite ready for, yet, and I wouldn't need any sort of pact. I would just need you to get me something beforehand: There is a powerful staff in the center of The Cracked Lands, a dark and foggy place somewhere on Corvidae. Fetch that for me, and I will gladly tell you what you need to do."
Blueport
Saribel: You look around, surely there must be a good place, somewhere an adventurer like you could fit in and ask some questions. You spot some kind of tavern or guild building called "Concussive Maintenance.", and you are quite sure that would be a good place to start. You see lots of adventuring types inside, and it seems the barkeep is very talkative.
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Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Macgullickson Field:
"Orina," asks Jogs. "Maybe we should check in with his family first, see if there's any other details?" Jogs will hang back to let Orina use her abilities without the complication of a dragon-looking thing being nearby.
Blackport:
Yaw: "It is a pleasure to meet you, Rattles. That is a fair point that you've raised. However, if I may make a Suggestion , you should probably give it to me now for safe keeping. There may be thieves in these areas and you are hardly equipped to defend yourself at the moment. I'm sure that Leshanna would agree." I pass a glance toward the elf, feigning concern for the bound man's valuables.
As I speak, my music follows a curious tune. Hard to follow, but enticing.
(Make a wisdom saving throw. 12)
Yaw - Genasi, Bard (3), College of Lore - Tower of Heaven
As Areyo leads him through the tavern, Zacharias tries to take in the crowd, smiling and nodding at those giving him a welcome, but also trying to see what kinds of people there are, what they appear to be doing, and if there's anyone he recognizes.
Perception: 14
Blackport...
Leshanna shakes her head at the antics of her quarry. She does give Yaw a glance though.
"I will not split the reward with you, since you did not help capture him." She nods to Rattles, then glances back to Yaw. "If you wish to be part of my next contract, that is fine, but only then will you get any part of my reward." She then looks to Rattles. "If you have something you do not wish the person I am taking you to find, I'd suggest handing it over before we get there. I do not care what it is, so give it to Yaw if you wish instead of me. It is not part of my contract. Either way you will be brought in to the person who hired me."
Blackport:
Yaw: "Fair enough, Leshanna. Your bounty is your own."
I look toward Rattles, reaching out an expectant hand.
"Where did you find him, anyways? I hardly expected to run in to any travelers out there."
Cautiously, I ask, "Did you... see anything?..." looking clearly uncomfortable remembering the fear I felt only moments ago. And that other roar.. What was that?
Yaw - Genasi, Bard (3), College of Lore - Tower of Heaven
Blackport...
"I tracked him to a cavern." Leshanna says with an emotionless tone. "He was with some cultists trying to call forth something. They did manage to do so, some sort of multiheaded creature that finished off what was left of the cultists, after I took down a few. We left then, not wishing to be food for the thing as well." The entire story is stated matter-of-fact without any emotion or concern evident in her tone.
Blackport:
Yaw: "A multi-headed creature? Did it... roar?" remembering that guttural sound that split the sky, disturbing the sleeping black dragon. "Is it still out there?"
Yaw - Genasi, Bard (3), College of Lore - Tower of Heaven
Lush mountain:
Noldeme remains with her guard up, the voice in her head continues speaking and giving her a set coordinate for where to go. "I think I'll do that... But first, that man... The one that attacked Pua'a. I should've been looking for him... I assume you wouldn't be able to help me locate him, would you?" She asks the voice before taking one more look around on the place where she was.
Perception 18
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Rafon's Run Settlement
"There! Now we know we have someone to save."
Ulrich waves back to the person. He holds up one finger, then points at the person, with a question look on his face.
"We need to get in there. See if the houses on either side are close enough. But don't go inside by yourself. We all go in together. If you have rope, get that out as well."
Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Macgullickson's Fields
"Hainsly's rabbit warren? Hmm... Rabbits are known to be pretty skittish, though if someone as unusual as Hainsly's been helping them out for a while, maybe they'd tolerate me too. And I'd appreciate it if you came along... whatever made Hainsly into what he is, well... I'm pretty sure I'm not equipped to face whatever that is alone." She turns to Hainsly. "What do you think, could you take us to them and convince them to let me ask a few questions?"
Blackport...
"Yes it did roar." Leshanna says with a shrug. "Fairly loudly too." She turns to this new person and gives him a long look. "What were you doing out in the swamps anyway?" She asks, though it sounds like she really doesn't care about the answer. "Doesn't seem like a very safe place for a solitary person to go..." Even though she herself had just gone out there alone, but that doesn't seem to factor in to the statement.
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Yaw: Everything seems suspiciously connected... "Well I suppose you could say that I was after my own bounty! Though I was forced to leave a portion behind. Stuck in the mud, it was, and me, not so strong" I teasingly flex my slender arms as if to prove the fact.
"In fact, you look pretty sturdy. I bet the two of us could get this thing unstuck. It'll be easy! In and out, you'll see! and if its treasure you're after, there's plenty to be had! In return, I'll assist you with your next bounty."
The sooner I can get out of this city, the better.
Yaw - Genasi, Bard (3), College of Lore - Tower of Heaven
Saribel | Blueport
"Concussive Maintenance" sounds like the perfect place to start asking questions. Pushing the doors open she strides in with all the confidence of someone who either knows her own skill and strength, or someone who thinks far too highly of themselves and hasn't been knocked down a peg or two. It's hard to say which.
Approaching the bar, she leans on the counter signalling to get the barkeeps attention with a brief wave of her hand.
"All will become equal now" | "Cause we're going to shout it loud, even if our words seem meaningless. It's like we're carrying the weight of the world"
Outer Corvidae:
Orina & Jogs: "That sounds like a good place to start, After all, they should know me better than anyone else. If I really want to go with you, there's some things there I would need to get out of the way there. After all, I am partially responsible for keeping that place safe from intruders that would seek to harm us. You could probably do some good to help solve those problems for good."
Blackport:
Yaw & Leshanna: 11
"Sure, here you go. Keep it safe, but make sure to give it back." Rattles pulls from under his shirt a necklace with a cylindrical key on it and hands it over to Yaw. "I'm not sure I'm really much for going into the swamp again after today, but if there's something in it for me and I don't get turned in for a bounty, then I can't refuse."
The Rosebed:
Zachrias: Looking around, you see faces of all sorts: The brooding types, the rowdy drinkers, singing bards and schemers, wayward wizards, talking lizards and lucid daytime dreamers. However, there is someone who catches your eye, you could swear that they look like someone who left your compound quite some time ago: His name is Jacob. He has no religous symbols to speak of, and is dressed like a common rouge. He is chatting an elvish woman, who seems to have her eyes focused more on his coinpurse rather then an ear on his words.
Lush Mountain:
Noldeme: "Unfortunately, he has already fled the mountain, however, he is more useful to you alive; listen closely: Tell him that you killed the druid, that he was right, and appeal to join him. It will be difficult to take on your task alone. He will get what's coming to him in due time. He is clearly a man of the sea, I imagine his ship is sure to be docked at Greenport."
Rafon's Run Settlement:
Ulrich: Dula looks at the nearest house. "That one's close enough to throw one end of a rope onto the mansion, but we'll need someone on the other side if we want to tie it down."
John takes a rope out of his bag. "Rope" he says. "I got rope, see, I'm very prepared."
Blueport
Saribel: "Ah, hello there! What can I get for you?" say the bartender. He is a short and stocky dwarf, but a raised floor behind the bar let's him see above it. His beard is weaved close to his chin. He is wearing a navy blue uniform with a large, ornate patch in the shape of a dolphin stiched onto it it's right sleeve. It's left sleeve is missing, and his left arm is abnormal, it looks like a rough rock, vaguely resmembling the shape of an arm, but it moves perfectly like one as he cleans a glass and puts it away.
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Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Into Hainsly's Forest
"Lead the way," Orina says to Hainsly. Then she leans over to Jogs. "Did we... just get hired by a magic hare? Should we advertise that we're with Rosebush while we're at it?"
As they walk through the forest, Orina discreetly casts guidance on both herself and Jogs. She also casts light on her shield so they can see through the darkness.
Percepting our way through the forest for any dangers: 9
Ahaha here I go forgetting the guidance: 4 added to that
Blackport.
Leshanna continues walking rattles to the tavern to turn him in.
Orina and Jogs | Outer Corvidae - Into Hainsly's Forest
"Well, this sure seems like the kind of thing I'd get mixed up in," says Jogs. "I'm not that bright, but I think to be hired we're supposed to be offered something in return... but pro-bunny is often my type of work..."
Jogs will continue to let Orina perceive the way, shield and hammer at the ready.
Blackport- Yaw
I reach out, taking the necklace from Rattles, putting it around my neck for safe keeping.
“Let’s see where this journey takes us.”
I fall in line behind Leshanna, continuing to chat idly with Rattles. If it weren’t for this bounty on his head, he could be a friend!
Yaw - Genasi, Bard (3), College of Lore - Tower of Heaven
Zacharias makes a mental note to find or at least ask about Jacob later, but continues to follow Areyo — supposedly upstairs.