Jun 6, 2019 7:33 pm
Welcome to the combined thread, my Fellows!
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This thread will be used for Eldrog, Mercival and Willow. Others may read, but not post.Eldrog, Mercival and Willow - The Beginning
Jun 6, 2019 9:57 pm
With an exasperated sigh, Mercival takes his seat and spends a few moments rubbing his temples. He takes a look around the cabin to appraise his fellow passengers.
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Who else is in Mercival's cabin? Jun 6, 2019 10:40 pm
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You are not in a cabin. You are riding up front with the wagoner (Mellon), on a flatbed wagon loaded with supplies bound for Seaton. :D The seat you are on is a wooden plank. He has a pillow under him.Jun 6, 2019 10:41 pm
Mercival
As the wagons once again begin to move, suddenly a large owl begins screeching and swooping by, causing the first set of horses in the train to balk and stop. The wagoner at the lead of the caravan stands up and tries to swat at it, but the owl is too deft for him and just flies back down the road, back toward Gradsul.
As the wagons once again begin to move, suddenly a large owl begins screeching and swooping by, causing the first set of horses in the train to balk and stop. The wagoner at the lead of the caravan stands up and tries to swat at it, but the owl is too deft for him and just flies back down the road, back toward Gradsul.
Jun 6, 2019 11:47 pm
For those still looking at the owl down the road, you see a small figure struggling to catch on. Finally reaching master Sales's wagon, Sorry for my tardiness master Sales, it seem I drank to much last night. If you could just point me to where I can sit, I will delay you no further."
Jun 7, 2019 12:11 am
Willow
"Sir wizard! You did make it after all! Most welcome, good sir!" Bastion says in an overly loud voice. helping you up, you find a suitable spot in the flatbed area of the wagon, amidst the supplies being transported.
"Sir wizard! You did make it after all! Most welcome, good sir!" Bastion says in an overly loud voice. helping you up, you find a suitable spot in the flatbed area of the wagon, amidst the supplies being transported.
Jun 7, 2019 12:31 am
Mercival grins at Herford, Well, good sir coachman, it seems nature herself conspires against you. Besides which it seems the Lawn Ornament's Guild has sent their representative to delay you yet further.
Mercival points at Willow as he embarks Mr Sales' wagon.
Not your day for on-time delivery, it would seem.
Mercival points at Willow as he embarks Mr Sales' wagon.
Not your day for on-time delivery, it would seem.
Jun 7, 2019 2:05 am
Ket_Onwall says:
MercivalAs the wagons once again begin to move, suddenly a large owl begins screeching and swooping by, causing the first set of horses in the train to balk and stop. The wagoner at the lead of the caravan stands up and tries to swat at it, but the owl is too deft for him and just flies back down the road, back toward Gradsul.
He swings the crossbow around, aims and just as he is about to fire, the Owl flies to a small little Gnome who is being helped up onto one of the wagons. Eldrog pulls his finger away from the trigger, removes the bolt and eases the string back to rest position.
"Seems the other wagons have a few employees who are unable to wake up on time. Lets hope they do not delay us further."
Eldrog replaces the crossbow to where he had it, turns and checks the surrounding area for any more surprises.
Jun 7, 2019 2:17 am
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Riding on an uncushioned plank surrounded by sundries with naught but a curt wagoneer for company is making Mercival uncomfortable so while the wagon is stopped he's going to see which wagon looks the most comfy and try to talk his way onto that one. Rolls
Charisma (Persuasion) - (1d20+5)
(6) + 5 = 11
Jun 7, 2019 3:35 am
Willow mentally connects with Canterfree for a moment, "Fly high and keep watch my friend, tell me if you see something ahead..."
Jun 7, 2019 4:17 pm
Mercival
Walking up and down the wagon train, they all seem to be filled to capacity with goods, men or both. The second wagon is the one the gnome climbed into, and there you can see a crossbow-wielding dwarf along with a rather boisterous wagoner who hails the gnome as 'Sir Wizard'.
"Greetings, your most holiness!" he answers to your request. "Bastion Sales, purveyor of fine mining equipment at your service. I've really not room for much more in my luxurious transport, but you are free to join my corporate mage in the back, if you like. Free of cost, of course. These men are in my employ and so entitled to food and drink, but I am afraid i did not plan for more."
Pausing to look over his shoulder at Mellon behind him, he whispers to you over-loudly "But I can assure you a much more pleasant trip." as he tips his cap to the red-haired sourpuss.
Walking up and down the wagon train, they all seem to be filled to capacity with goods, men or both. The second wagon is the one the gnome climbed into, and there you can see a crossbow-wielding dwarf along with a rather boisterous wagoner who hails the gnome as 'Sir Wizard'.
"Greetings, your most holiness!" he answers to your request. "Bastion Sales, purveyor of fine mining equipment at your service. I've really not room for much more in my luxurious transport, but you are free to join my corporate mage in the back, if you like. Free of cost, of course. These men are in my employ and so entitled to food and drink, but I am afraid i did not plan for more."
Pausing to look over his shoulder at Mellon behind him, he whispers to you over-loudly "But I can assure you a much more pleasant trip." as he tips his cap to the red-haired sourpuss.
Jun 7, 2019 6:08 pm
Ah, finally a gentleman interlocutor, says Mercival as he climbs aboard the coach.
Mercival jabs a thumb towards Herford Mellon, Witty banter is fun for only so long when one's opponent is unarmed.
But I jest. Rao blesses your generous spirit, good sir.
Mercival traces a heart symbol in front of him with two fingers.
I am Mercival and some also call me The Voice of Rao. It is my great pleasure to aquaint myself with so noble a personage as yourself, Bastion Sales. Did you know that in my faith, Bastion is the name of one of our holiest saints? Bastion the Twice-Martyred they call him. Were he here to see your hospitality towards a humble man of the cloth he would surely call you blessed among men.
Mercival jabs a thumb towards Herford Mellon, Witty banter is fun for only so long when one's opponent is unarmed.
But I jest. Rao blesses your generous spirit, good sir.
Mercival traces a heart symbol in front of him with two fingers.
I am Mercival and some also call me The Voice of Rao. It is my great pleasure to aquaint myself with so noble a personage as yourself, Bastion Sales. Did you know that in my faith, Bastion is the name of one of our holiest saints? Bastion the Twice-Martyred they call him. Were he here to see your hospitality towards a humble man of the cloth he would surely call you blessed among men.
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Jun 9, 2019 4:23 am
So, a wizard are you? And you, sir dwarf? I don't imagine you're a finger-waggler as well, you look a little well armed and armored for that. Mercenaries then? Mr Sales, I may have work for some good mercenaries once we reach Seaton, provided you won't be requiring their services any longer at that point.
Mercival looks over Willow and Eldrog. What say you two then? Might I retain your services once we reach Seaton?
Mercival looks over Willow and Eldrog. What say you two then? Might I retain your services once we reach Seaton?
Jun 9, 2019 1:22 pm
"Good Sir, while your intentions may be honorable and the words from your mouth true, I will not discuss future employment at this time. As I have just come into this fine Merchants service, I will not take a chance of my actions coming into question if we gete into trouble and I help one over the other. Once we reach our destination, if your are still inclined to extend the offer, we may then discuss terms. Until that time, I wish my attention to be for the task at hand."
Eldrog nods at this new gentlemen and goes back to keeping watch.
Eldrog nods at this new gentlemen and goes back to keeping watch.
Jun 10, 2019 7:29 pm
Mercival's smile fades as he listens to Eldrog.
And you, sir gnome? A wise man knows what road he will take once he comes to the end of the one he currently walks. Are you wiser than your dwarven associate here?
And you, sir gnome? A wise man knows what road he will take once he comes to the end of the one he currently walks. Are you wiser than your dwarven associate here?
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Jun 10, 2019 11:28 pm
"For now, I am simply happy to have the chance to visit different towns, learning of their history first hand from those who live there. Maybe one day, I will feel knowledgeable enough to write a history book myself. How about you good sir, what brings you on the roads?"
Jun 11, 2019 1:32 am
An amateur historian? How quaint. We shall have to discuss Veluna sometime.
As for myself, I am on a mission from the Archclericy, though more than that I'm not at liberty to say. Not all see the light of reason, sadly, and His Grace, the Canon, has many enemies at home and abroad. Suffice it to say, however, that is why I require the service of a few souls skilled in the application of force.
Not that violence should be required, mind, the presence of bodyguards would merely be necessary to dissuade hostility. Perhaps it's just as well you're not interested, sir gnome, you are not the most intimidating specimen I've seen. In any case, it's a long journey, we may as well introduce ourselves so I needn't continue calling you sir gnome and sir dwarf. It's your turn if I'm not mistaken.
As for myself, I am on a mission from the Archclericy, though more than that I'm not at liberty to say. Not all see the light of reason, sadly, and His Grace, the Canon, has many enemies at home and abroad. Suffice it to say, however, that is why I require the service of a few souls skilled in the application of force.
Not that violence should be required, mind, the presence of bodyguards would merely be necessary to dissuade hostility. Perhaps it's just as well you're not interested, sir gnome, you are not the most intimidating specimen I've seen. In any case, it's a long journey, we may as well introduce ourselves so I needn't continue calling you sir gnome and sir dwarf. It's your turn if I'm not mistaken.
Jun 11, 2019 3:43 am
Offering his hand , "My name is Willow Ufgood," Pointing at the owl flying slightly ahead of them, "and that is Canterfree, my familiar."
Jun 11, 2019 4:04 am
Mercival cranes his neck to glance at the owl and bursts out laughing. So it's your creature that vexes the coachman so! Good, good, that sour-faced curmudgeon could benefit from a little prodding. So, Willow, what do you know of this place we now travel toward? I must confess this is my first time visiting this kingdom and every place I go is new to me.
Jun 11, 2019 1:27 pm
Eldrog, Mercival, and Willow
The first day is a warm one, with the breeze continuing throughout the day, pushing clouds across the sky in random patterns until the dark oranges and purples signal the setting of the sun beyond the horizon. The wagoners find a suitable stop to stop for the evening, and by the time the sun has fully set the animals have been unhitched, cared for and a trio of large campfires lit.
Two of the wagons, besides yours, have men-at-arms as well, a total of 5 including Eldrog and Willow. The night promises to be cool, though the wind lessens, and while Luna and Celene both shed some light (Luna near-full, while Celene - The Handmaiden - is slightly more than a sliver) the cloud cover increases making the night darker.
The first day is a warm one, with the breeze continuing throughout the day, pushing clouds across the sky in random patterns until the dark oranges and purples signal the setting of the sun beyond the horizon. The wagoners find a suitable stop to stop for the evening, and by the time the sun has fully set the animals have been unhitched, cared for and a trio of large campfires lit.
Two of the wagons, besides yours, have men-at-arms as well, a total of 5 including Eldrog and Willow. The night promises to be cool, though the wind lessens, and while Luna and Celene both shed some light (Luna near-full, while Celene - The Handmaiden - is slightly more than a sliver) the cloud cover increases making the night darker.
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Perception checks for everyone as you bed down for the night, please.load next