"Oh..."Celia takes a few moments to think about it, "um... Echo is my familiar. I rescued Gwenlyn from a giant spider and she decided to stay with me,"Gwenlyn stands up and stretches her neck before taking off and taking flight, staying nearby.
A middle aged elf with aging amber hair steps forward with his hands clasped at his waist. "Excuse me, not to be a bother, but we have waited quite a while to begin our travels. It seems as though you've all just met but I'm hoping we can all get more acquainted on the road. Allow me to show a gesture of appreciation and pay for one of your horses on the journey." His voice is gentle, yet firm and confident. His lips form a soft smile and you can tell from his presentation alone that he has a well formed charisma. "My name is Varic, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance," he says with a small bow. To Celia he says, "You have very remarkable creatures madam. It'll be a treat to have them around during the boring journey across the tundra."
I explain to Tikak after his acrobatic demonstration. I show him my holy symbol, "This is my holy symbol. My divine gifts are granted by the Dawnfather, Pelor."
I turn my attention to the elf who approached us. "My pleasure, Varic. It's nice to meet you." I bow. "Paying for one of horses is not neccessary unless the others may take on your offer. My thanks." I smile yet briefly thinking how a head priest I met earlier could act obnoxious and yet a citizen had the utmost courtesy towards me.
"Ah, that's very cool. Ive heard about Pelor. He seems like a strong and good sort. Is that why you picked him? Or did he pick you? How does that work ?" Tikak tilts his head back and forth.
Upon hearing Varic say it is time to go, he says," YAY letsgoletsgoletsgo!" Tikak starts running back and forth. "Oh hi, Varic! Nice meeting you!" He then runs off again.
Celia laughs a little, "Ya, they're a handful, but I'm never bored when they're around." Echo looks very proud about that comment. "It's nice of you to offer, but you really don't have to unless you insist about it. It's mostly my fault this is taking so long."
Rianath nods, an abashed look on his face. "Aye, we should probably get movin'. Anyone need anythin' from a shop before leavin' the city, or are we headin' to the stables now? I can lead the way, if we're ready t'go."
"Lead the way. Oh, and at the city gates please let me find a huge tree. I plan to put a shine to Pelor." I tap my candle cage and start getting ready for the trip. "I think I have everything I need."
Rianath nods, then turns to Varic. "It looks like we're ready to head out. I'll go ahead an' show the others the way to the stables to buy our horses. Should we meet ya there, or are ya comin' along?"
If everyone is ready to go, Rianath walks towards the stables, pointing out any interesting landmarks along the way.
Varic's smile grows, "We will meet you at the stables and gather our belongings in the carriage." You all make your way outside of the city and immediately feel the relentless cold rush over you. There is a slight snow fall filling the morning sky and the most obvious landmark as you exit is the looming volcano in the distance, filling the nearby vicinity with dark smoke and ash. As you head down to the city gates where the stables reside, you have a perfect view of the nearby area. A couple hundred yards beyond the city gates you see a small gathering of strong looking trees, good enough to serve as a shrine. As you all make it to the stables the chill begins to set into any exposed skin you neglected to cover. A tough and weathered dwarf is tending the stalls of six clydesdales. He looks up from his work and in a gruff voice says, "Can I help you?"
"Ahhh good! That happens to be the only thing I sell!" The spite in his voice is piercing and he waves his hand towards the horses. "50 gold each or 65 for a saddle and a weeks worth of feed."
I dig into my pouch for the 65 gold. As to the horses themselves, they always seem to be uneasy around hopefully one comes to me comfortably. I offer the gold and follow behind Celia. I follow her lead and try and find a steed for me.
Rianath happily digs out 65 gold and hands it to the dwarf, then follows the others over to the horses as he chants quietly in preparation for meeting them.
"Um... what can the rest of you do?"
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Tikak smiles a wide toothy grin, thinking to himself, I am amazing, but I can't let them think I have too big of a head.
It's important to maintain a degree of professionalism after all.
"What about you ? Why do you have so many little friends?" Tikak tilts his head in imitation of Echo. "Hi!"
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"Oh..." Celia takes a few moments to think about it, "um... Echo is my familiar. I rescued Gwenlyn from a giant spider and she decided to stay with me," Gwenlyn stands up and stretches her neck before taking off and taking flight, staying nearby.
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A middle aged elf with aging amber hair steps forward with his hands clasped at his waist. "Excuse me, not to be a bother, but we have waited quite a while to begin our travels. It seems as though you've all just met but I'm hoping we can all get more acquainted on the road. Allow me to show a gesture of appreciation and pay for one of your horses on the journey." His voice is gentle, yet firm and confident. His lips form a soft smile and you can tell from his presentation alone that he has a well formed charisma. "My name is Varic, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance," he says with a small bow. To Celia he says, "You have very remarkable creatures madam. It'll be a treat to have them around during the boring journey across the tundra."
I explain to Tikak after his acrobatic demonstration. I show him my holy symbol, "This is my holy symbol. My divine gifts are granted by the Dawnfather, Pelor."
I turn my attention to the elf who approached us. "My pleasure, Varic. It's nice to meet you." I bow. "Paying for one of horses is not neccessary unless the others may take on your offer. My thanks." I smile yet briefly thinking how a head priest I met earlier could act obnoxious and yet a citizen had the utmost courtesy towards me.
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"Ah, that's very cool. Ive heard about Pelor. He seems like a strong and good sort. Is that why you picked him? Or did he pick you? How does that work ?" Tikak tilts his head back and forth.
Upon hearing Varic say it is time to go, he says," YAY letsgoletsgoletsgo!" Tikak starts running back and forth. "Oh hi, Varic! Nice meeting you!" He then runs off again.
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Celia laughs a little, "Ya, they're a handful, but I'm never bored when they're around." Echo looks very proud about that comment. "It's nice of you to offer, but you really don't have to unless you insist about it. It's mostly my fault this is taking so long."
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Rianath nods, an abashed look on his face. "Aye, we should probably get movin'. Anyone need anythin' from a shop before leavin' the city, or are we headin' to the stables now? I can lead the way, if we're ready t'go."
Celia nods, smiling, "Please do!"
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"Lead the way. Oh, and at the city gates please let me find a huge tree. I plan to put a shine to Pelor." I tap my candle cage and start getting ready for the trip. "I think I have everything I need."
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Rianath nods, then turns to Varic. "It looks like we're ready to head out. I'll go ahead an' show the others the way to the stables to buy our horses. Should we meet ya there, or are ya comin' along?"
If everyone is ready to go, Rianath walks towards the stables, pointing out any interesting landmarks along the way.
I follow after Rianath.
As we leave the city gates, I look for the biggest tree. Perception 22
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Varic's smile grows, "We will meet you at the stables and gather our belongings in the carriage." You all make your way outside of the city and immediately feel the relentless cold rush over you. There is a slight snow fall filling the morning sky and the most obvious landmark as you exit is the looming volcano in the distance, filling the nearby vicinity with dark smoke and ash. As you head down to the city gates where the stables reside, you have a perfect view of the nearby area. A couple hundred yards beyond the city gates you see a small gathering of strong looking trees, good enough to serve as a shrine. As you all make it to the stables the chill begins to set into any exposed skin you neglected to cover. A tough and weathered dwarf is tending the stalls of six clydesdales. He looks up from his work and in a gruff voice says, "Can I help you?"
Echo and Gwenlyn both take cover under Celia's hood as she smiles, "Yes, we're looking to purchase horses?"
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"Ahhh good! That happens to be the only thing I sell!" The spite in his voice is piercing and he waves his hand towards the horses. "50 gold each or 65 for a saddle and a weeks worth of feed."
Celia smiles pleasantly, "That sounds like a lovely deal," she pulls out her gold pouch and counts out the 65 gold. "Here you are good Sir."
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He gathers the gold and says, "Take your pick." You notice his face brighten a little under his thick beard.
Celia nods and goes to look at the horses, quietly speaking to each of them to see what they're like and if they want to get out and moving.
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I dig into my pouch for the 65 gold. As to the horses themselves, they always seem to be uneasy around hopefully one comes to me comfortably. I offer the gold and follow behind Celia. I follow her lead and try and find a steed for me.
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Rianath happily digs out 65 gold and hands it to the dwarf, then follows the others over to the horses as he chants quietly in preparation for meeting them.
(Rian is casting Speak with Animals as a ritual.)