Not easier, simpler, my friend. Giant monster moles compared to political intrigue overlaying interdimensional disappearances? I'd figure you for monster fighting over rumor-mongering, Lord Mindaris. Although I guess interdimensional is not the oddity to you as it is to me.
"I don't care for rumor mongering and or political intrigue," Mindartis admits, "But the way I see it this problem has one of two ways to be solved. With my greatsword in the problem's back or polite negotiations while I stand there to make sure if he makes a wrong move he gets a greatsword in the back."
"As for interdemsional travel, it's easy to leave the Feywild if you're fey. It's a completely different situation if you're not and find yourself in the Seelie or Unseelie Court."
The prince is too busy studying his parchments to do much more than raise an eyebrow at Del's suggestion of riding outside.
He does answer Quentin's question, though. "I have had a small amount of private tutoring in magic, but my time is better spent learning how to govern the kingdom, and the place to do that is at the seat of government itself."
The kids start badgering Quentin for another story as the carriage slows at the academy.
Outside the carriage, curious and excited students crowd around the carriage and riders as your cavalcade stops at the administration building.
The prince peeks through the curtains at the welcoming mob and looks uncomfortable.
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Quentin smiles at her and says, "I know someone that'll happily give you more stories. Unfortunately I'm out of good ones to tell." He then looks towards the Prince and says, "Come on. You can do this. Dealing with people is no different than studying laws or pixie migrating patterns. It just has a couple more variables."
Del leans into the carriage Highness, you are going to have to say something. You can do itPullin' out jives and jamboree handouts - two turntables and a microphone(that last part almost inaudible) granting the Prince some Inspiration to improve his confidence (he can add a d8 to a roll for performance to the crowd)
"A speech?" says the prince looking out. "I haven't prepared one. And I can't think what they would like to hear me say...it isn't as if our mission is public knowledge." He opens the carriage door.
Rufus Hogthimble the coachman glares around at the crowd and at you riders. "Are you going to clear a path for the prince, or do I need to do it with me carriage whip?"
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“That won’t be necessary.” Quentin tells the Coachman. “They all just wish to see the Prince. Maybe hear him say just a few words.” Smiling he quietly says to him, “You can do it. Just a quick greeting and thanking them for everything they do to help the land and people prosper.”
As his bodyguards sit on their horses the Prince steps down out of the carriage and starts pushing his way through the excited students. He is lost to your view almost immediately as the crowd closes in behind him. You can hear him say, "Excuse me, please...pardon me..." for a second or two, but soon that is drowned out by the shouting and cheering.
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For the record, Elwin is wearing traveling clothes, a bit nicer than common, but not much. He also already has his breastplate and shield donned, but not his weapon. ))
At the far end of the crowd, on the steps in front of the administrative building, you see the faculty hurriedly (and belatedly) trying to settle the students down.
Will the crowd resist Elwin's attempt at intimidation? (If it's over 13: 4 )
Mindartis tries to shove his way through the crowd. (His charisma is 16...will someone dare to shove back? 2 )
Elwin and Mindartis quickly make their way to Prince Lintelér's side, ensuring that he gets to the front of the crowd unharmed.
The prince makes a brief address to the students, (EDIT: With Henry perched on his shoulder) saying how grateful he is for their most enthusiatic welcome, and how proud the kingdom is to have such fine young magicians coming of age here, who will mold the magical future of Lomalos for generations to come.
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Quentin sighs before muttering to himself, "Getting him to act more diplomatic is going to harder than I thought."Before he summons Henry from his pocket dimension. "Try and spot the Prince, Henry." He instructs the owl before pointing and hoping the the Prince is still within range and that he's familiar enough for actual eyesight not to be a problem attempts to send a message out to him.
Henry Airborn Perception Rolling With Advantage because Keen Sight: 7
"I thought you were going to say a few words from the carriage not just head off into the crowd. Next time let me know please. We're still getting use to being bodyguards and not investigators."
The students scream and cheer, waving flags and singing patriotic songs, as Prince Lintelér is escorted into the administration building by the staff. "Well," he says once safely inside, dusting off his doublet. "That was most...invigorating."
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Not easier, simpler, my friend. Giant monster moles compared to political intrigue overlaying interdimensional disappearances? I'd figure you for monster fighting over rumor-mongering, Lord Mindaris. Although I guess interdimensional is not the oddity to you as it is to me.
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
"I don't care for rumor mongering and or political intrigue," Mindartis admits, "But the way I see it this problem has one of two ways to be solved. With my greatsword in the problem's back or polite negotiations while I stand there to make sure if he makes a wrong move he gets a greatsword in the back."
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
Elwin laughed at Mindartis' perspective on the issue. "To the point. I like it!" he chuckled.
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"As for interdemsional travel, it's easy to leave the Feywild if you're fey. It's a completely different situation if you're not and find yourself in the Seelie or Unseelie Court."
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
The prince is too busy studying his parchments to do much more than raise an eyebrow at Del's suggestion of riding outside.
He does answer Quentin's question, though. "I have had a small amount of private tutoring in magic, but my time is better spent learning how to govern the kingdom, and the place to do that is at the seat of government itself."
The kids start badgering Quentin for another story as the carriage slows at the academy.
Outside the carriage, curious and excited students crowd around the carriage and riders as your cavalcade stops at the administration building.
The prince peeks through the curtains at the welcoming mob and looks uncomfortable.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Quentin smiles at her and says, "I know someone that'll happily give you more stories. Unfortunately I'm out of good ones to tell." He then looks towards the Prince and says, "Come on. You can do this. Dealing with people is no different than studying laws or pixie migrating patterns. It just has a couple more variables."
Del leans into the carriage Highness, you are going to have to say something. You can do it Pullin' out jives and jamboree handouts - two turntables and a microphone (that last part almost inaudible) granting the Prince some Inspiration to improve his confidence (he can add a d8 to a roll for performance to the crowd)
Galanodel Deacon Tosh - Less-than-Half-Elf Bard - & - Flitterbug - Pixie Sorceress : Meanwhile in the Westwoods
Amadow 'Tug' Rioux - Human Psionic Palooka : Revenge Heist - - - Gofer Bayut - Bugbear Paladin Messenger : Shrouded Sky
Raven keeps an eye out, not so sure about this idea that the prince is safe. His father had to have a reason to hire a group like this after all.
Mindartis sits up a little straighter on his horse, scanning the crowd for any suspicious characters.
Perception: 7
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
"A speech?" says the prince looking out. "I haven't prepared one. And I can't think what they would like to hear me say...it isn't as if our mission is public knowledge." He opens the carriage door.
Rufus Hogthimble the coachman glares around at the crowd and at you riders. "Are you going to clear a path for the prince, or do I need to do it with me carriage whip?"
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Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
“That won’t be necessary.” Quentin tells the Coachman. “They all just wish to see the Prince. Maybe hear him say just a few words.” Smiling he quietly says to him, “You can do it. Just a quick greeting and thanking them for everything they do to help the land and people prosper.”
Ooookay.
As his bodyguards sit on their horses the Prince steps down out of the carriage and starts pushing his way through the excited students. He is lost to your view almost immediately as the crowd closes in behind him. You can hear him say, "Excuse me, please...pardon me..." for a second or two, but soon that is drowned out by the shouting and cheering.
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Mindartis gets off his horse and goes to try and clear a path.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
Immediately concerned, Elwin dismounts and follows right behind Mindartis, following after the prince.
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((At this point you might need a couple of intimidation rolls to get the students to move aside.)
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Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Once Mindartis realizes the prince went into the crowd he starts shoving his way through to find him.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
"Hey! Stand aside!"
(( Intimidation Check: 13
For the record, Elwin is wearing traveling clothes, a bit nicer than common, but not much. He also already has his breastplate and shield donned, but not his weapon. ))
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At the far end of the crowd, on the steps in front of the administrative building, you see the faculty hurriedly (and belatedly) trying to settle the students down.
Will the crowd resist Elwin's attempt at intimidation? (If it's over 13: 4 )
Mindartis tries to shove his way through the crowd. (His charisma is 16...will someone dare to shove back? 2 )
Elwin and Mindartis quickly make their way to Prince Lintelér's side, ensuring that he gets to the front of the crowd unharmed.
The prince makes a brief address to the students, (EDIT: With Henry perched on his shoulder) saying how grateful he is for their most enthusiatic welcome, and how proud the kingdom is to have such fine young magicians coming of age here, who will mold the magical future of Lomalos for generations to come.
Performance - 15 plus Bardic inspiration: 6
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia
Quentin sighs before muttering to himself, "Getting him to act more diplomatic is going to harder than I thought." Before he summons Henry from his pocket dimension. "Try and spot the Prince, Henry." He instructs the owl before pointing and hoping the the Prince is still within range and that he's familiar enough for actual eyesight not to be a problem attempts to send a message out to him.
Henry Airborn Perception Rolling With Advantage because Keen Sight: 7
"I thought you were going to say a few words from the carriage not just head off into the crowd. Next time let me know please. We're still getting use to being bodyguards and not investigators."
The students scream and cheer, waving flags and singing patriotic songs, as Prince Lintelér is escorted into the administration building by the staff. "Well," he says once safely inside, dusting off his doublet. "That was most...invigorating."
Edeleth Treesong (Aldalire) Wood Elf Druid lvl 8 Talaveroth Sub 2
Last Tree Standing Tabaxi Ranger, Chef and Hoardsperson lvl 5, Company of the Dragon Team 1
Choir Kenku Cleric, Tempest Domain, lvl 11, Descent Into Avernus Test Drive
Poinki Goblin Paladin, Redemption, lvl 5, Tales from Talaveroth
Lyrika Nyx Satyr Bard lvl 1, The Six Kingdoms of Talia