[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

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May 16, 2022 1:23 am

May 16, 2022 1:23 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi also finds a comfortable spot on the boat...

Once everyone is boarded, Regis pushes off into the murky river. He quietly and gently steers the boat with a single oar, alternating sides, following its windy and confusing path.

A whole set of new sounds can be heard in this part of the forest: new kinds of insects with a distinct chirp, as well as unrecognizable animal sounds that call amongst the darkness. The scent of muddy soil be can detected in the cool air.

https://i.imgur.com/lmWbj2F.jpg

At some point glowing mushrooms can be seen illuminating either side of the river...

https://i.imgur.com/VxPIGo1.jpg

Finally, Regis lands the boat on a dock next to an old dead tree.

https://i.imgur.com/FWVBOSv.jpg

Regis

"When you are ready to return, knock on this tree three times. I will expect your payment then."

Innis

Innis whispers very quietly, "Thank you again for getting me back to the dark forest. Do you have a particular destination in mind?"

"It should be safe to make camp here. And I'll do my best to guide you in the right direction in the morning."

Another trail leads from the dead tree off into the trees.

It is now the evening, nighttime.

What does everyone do?

The Great Ivario

May 16, 2022 7:42 am

May 16, 2022 7:42 am

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Ivario's confidence seems to slowly fade away the closer they get to the dark forest. "What was that?" He says a few times, hearing noises he doesn't recognize. He hadn't expected it to be this dark.

"Should be safe?" He asks Innis. "What's the 'should' part? What could be unsafe about it?"

May 16, 2022 8:03 am

May 16, 2022 8:03 am

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Beartrand answers gloating to Innis (indeed he is very nervous)

Doeth thou mean there is things more dangerous than rabbits in these parts?

May 16, 2022 2:37 pm

May 16, 2022 2:37 pm

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Innis

Innis senses some concern, "As safe as camping in the wilderness can be, I suppose. We'll be safe... as long as we stay by the dock."

Innis adds "There are a great many things in the dark forest, not often known to outsiders. But I suppose it's especially spooky at night. Things will lighten up in the morning. The dark forest is quite beautiful you know."

"Where was it you were headed again?"

Yarbi

Yarbi finds a dry spot not far from the dock and starts to unpack his bedroll, "I don't suppose we still have some of the extra food or game we brought," he says to Vincent and the others with a yawn.

Esther the Uncareful

May 17, 2022 5:58 am

May 17, 2022 5:58 am

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"Maybe we... should have camped on the other side," Esther comments as she starts looking for a good place to make a camp. A place for a fire, shelter from the elements, all the things that the inexperienced girl believes will make for a comfortable night. "Food would be good," she agrees with Yarbi, then adds, "and we'll likely need to set a watch, yeah? I might have something I can do there..."

Finding a moss-covered rock that will accommodate her skinny rear end, Esther sits and pulls out her master's thick, impressive spell book -- which she then starts flipping through, reading by lantern light if necessary...

OOC:

Planning to cast a spell that will create a watchful guardian, something that will alert the group if anything dangerous approaches. I'm thinking of some kind of ghostly toad or raven, hard to spot. There would be lots of chanting and gesturing so perhaps a Flashy attempt to Create An Advantage, Night Guardian?

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The Great Ivario

May 17, 2022 6:50 am

May 17, 2022 6:50 am

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"Alright. I guess if you say we're safe, I'll believe you." Ivario says with still a bit of worry in his voice. Maybe if he changes the subject that'll help him calm his nerves. "We're trying to get to the oracle in the north, Innis. Do you know where she is or how we get there?" Then he remembers something. "Oh, I don't think we've introduced ourselves."

"I am The Great Ivario, Mystic of the Gypsies of old. 7th generation! Teller of fortunes and Spirit-talker." To the others, it's noticeable that this is a rehearsed bit that Ivario does to try and impress people. "This here is Vincent, Protector of the Woods, Esther the Mighty Mage and Beartrand the Bear Slayer." Ivario figures he might as well give the others some impressive titles as well.

When Yarbi asks about the food, he looks in his backpack. "I have some stale bread and a bit of cheese left. I don't think it'll be enough for all of us, though." He looks around. "Maybe tomorrow I might be able to find some edible mushr..." He stops, realizing they are now traveling with a mushroom. Hopefully, Innis didn't notice. "... I mean, some berries."

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Vincent of the Woods

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May 17, 2022 11:53 am

May 17, 2022 11:53 am

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"Of course, I still have the pheasant I caught this morning, along with some dried fruits and nuts."

The sounds of the forest are a mix of both familiar and strange for Vincent as well. Even though being a man of the wood, these woods, are a bit foreign to him. His eyes remain sharp and ears perked as they seek a spot for camp.

After Esther sits down on a rock Vincent inspects the immediate area to see if it would indeed be a safe place for camp.

May 18, 2022 6:26 am

May 18, 2022 6:26 am

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Yarbi

Yarbi helps the others layout a dry area, divide up a ration of the bread, cheese, dried fruit, nuts and game, and prepare a small fire, before looking about ready to doze off...

Though Yarbi also observes Esther, with a baffled look on his face, wondering what she's up to as he watches her begin to chant...

Innis

In a munchkin-like voice,

"Happy to meet you all. It's not often I meet outsiders, and you all have such unique talents! I am so fortunate that you were willing to help me back to this side of the river. "

"The oracle! Well, there are others with comparable talents to be sure, but that could only mean one individual: the oracle. She lives in the Swamp of Dim Lights. Legend has it that spirits roam those swamps at night, but I've never seen any such thing myself. And I've been there on many occasion. It is north west of here and I'd be sure to lead you to the right path tomorrow morning."

"Oh and edible... berries, sound delicious, by the way."

Innis seems oddly human-like, even going so far as to nibble on some of the shared food and to lie on its side for rest.

OOC:

@Harrigan When you're ready, freel free to roll Flashy to Create An Advantage, Night Guardian aspect, target Fair (+2) since it requires chanting/ritual time and has relatively limited area. If you roll well, free free to describe the type of ritual and the type of guardian you create (ghostly toad or raven sounds great.)

Esther the Uncareful

May 18, 2022 6:30 am

May 18, 2022 6:30 am

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Esther's gesticulations are grand as she casts Night Guardian, and her voice rises and carries into the woods as she recites the spell.

OOC:

Casting in a Flashy (+2) way, and her stunt Gesticulate adds another 2 when she's creating an advantage...

Rolls

Flashy vs. Target +2

1 Positive, 3 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +1 (+4) = +5

May 19, 2022 6:53 am

May 19, 2022 6:53 am

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Esther's protective spell is successful...

Aspect: Night Guardian

OOC:

@Harrigan When you can, and if you want to, feel free to narrate how the spell manifests (e.g. a glowing ring around the camp or just a ghostly raven that appears to keep watch, etc.) Per OOC discussion, you beat the target by more than 2, so that's 'Success with Style'; so, should something happen, the group would get two free invokes -- for example, maybe get a bonus from being forewarned of a threat or negate being surprised, etc. without having to spend fate point...

OOC:

On my next post, I'll fast forward us to what happens next either during overnight watch or at the next morning.

The Great Ivario

May 19, 2022 7:16 am

May 19, 2022 7:16 am

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Intrigued by Esther's casting, Ivario watches her weaving her magic. I should learn something like that. He thinks to himself. That would definitely be good for business. He does stand back a bit, unsure of what exactly Esther is about to cast.

May 19, 2022 8:30 am

May 19, 2022 8:30 am

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As long as I can have a good night sleep, that is enough for me.

Thank you Esther for this protection

Esther the Uncareful

May 19, 2022 3:01 pm

May 19, 2022 3:01 pm

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Esther's words, words in some ancient and unknown town, hang in the air as weaves the warding spell. Silver-gold sparks stream from her fingers as she gestures in all the prescribed ways, summoning a little guardian that takes flight from her outstretched hands. A ghostly owl, shimmering in the night, wings up and up from the camp, keeping watch for the group.

Dusting her hands off, Esther then closes the book and winks at Beartrand.

OOC:

So that's Night Guardian with two free invokes.

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May 20, 2022 7:12 am

May 20, 2022 7:12 am

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https://i.imgur.com/OvcpQoz.jpg

With Esther's ghostly Night Owl keeping a protective watch over the group, the night passes uneventfully. The next morning brings a clear view of the surroundings. Small pixies flutter about the river. Strange forest animals call out, off in the distance.

https://i.imgur.com/QDK0Xu9.jpg

Innis

Innis gets prepared for the journey ahead, then leads the way

"Well, it's time for my part of the bargain. Follow me. There's a trail this way. It leads to the swamps, where the oracle lives,"

He says as he walks towards the trees, in a north and slight west direction.

Yarbi

Yarbi rolls up his bed and gathers his pack, ready to follow...

Aspects: Night Guardian

OOC:

@Harrigan No surprise attack this time. Guessing the two free invokes would fade away at the end of the last night "scene?" I'm not sure of the official rule on duration of CaA aspects. I'll leave the freebies up for the moment, just in case there's a narrative excuse to use them.

OOC:

What does everyone do? Anything besides follow Innis?

May 20, 2022 9:03 am

May 20, 2022 9:03 am

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Beartrand wakes up, stretches, and give a small roar that sounds much like a bear. He standup, rolls up his bed find something to eat andget ready to follow the funny mushroom.

Following mushrooms in a dark forest, what a queer idea ! he thinks

The Great Ivario

May 20, 2022 5:54 pm

May 20, 2022 5:54 pm

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After a not so amazing night's sleep, Ivario gets up. He stretches and feel the ache in his back. Oof, rough night. Some walking will help me with this ache. He picks up his stuff and joins the others to continue the journey.

"So, Innis, are there more like you in this forest? Do you have parents and siblings?" He asks with genuine interest.

Esther the Uncareful

May 21, 2022 5:35 am

May 21, 2022 5:35 am

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In the morning, Esther rises, packs, eats lightly and nods at her owl before it drifts away on the wind, it's job done. She raises her eyebrows at the bear roar, but seems willing to follow along where Innis leads them.

OOC:

Night Guardian was a situational aspect, as all CAA aspects are. Here's what the SRD says:
"A situation aspect is temporary, intended to last only for a single scene or until it no longer makes sense (but no longer than a session, at most). Situation aspects can be attached to the environment the scene takes place in—which affects everybody in the scene—but you can also attach them to specific characters by targeting them when you create an advantage."

So yeah, I think gone when the morning comes and the scene changes.

May 21, 2022 7:03 am

May 21, 2022 7:03 am

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Innis

After hearing Ivario's question, Innis suddendly seems a little anxious...

In munchkin voice, "Oh... um... ... Excellent question... Nice of you to ask... I did have parents... I was an only child... My parents weren't exactly like as you see me... nor any others in the forest, for that matter... Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, here we go... the trail is this way!"

Innis is clearly trying to change the subject while looking ahead for the correct path.

Yarbi

Before catching up to Innis, Yarbi throws open the 'sacred' map while still near the camp site, and quickly adds a few rough details to it with some ink.

https://i.imgur.com/QaKkwmB.jpg

OOC:

Assuming everyone follow, I'll post what there is to see on the trail tomorrow (night time for me here now)...

OOC:

Thanks @Harrigan for the rules info!

May 22, 2022 6:56 am

May 22, 2022 6:56 am

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Suddendly, just as Innis is talking...

"Yikes! I can't move!"

Innis has been grabbed by a wooden hand... One of the trees has come to life! And it's holding the little mushroom-folk firmly in place!

https://i.imgur.com/ieF6tzG.jpg

Then a high pitch voice cries out from above, "That's the one! Get the mushroom! That's the one master wants!"

Two not particularly nice looking winged sprite creatures (about 3 feet tall) come flying down from above. They look about ready to attack Innis with sticks.

https://i.imgur.com/XSstYET.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rKYm0Fp.jpg

OOC:

Everyone can hear Innis cry out for help. What does everyone do?

May 22, 2022 10:26 am

May 22, 2022 10:26 am

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Beartrand quick takes the twig that hold Innis and twist it ready to snap it.

If you don't let this one go you loose your hand and I will call all the bears of the region to maw you to threads !

OOC:

I send a roll just in case

Rolls

Forcefull

2 Positive, 0 Blank, 2 Negative - Total: +0 (+3) = +3

Esther the Uncareful

May 22, 2022 9:13 pm

May 22, 2022 9:13 pm

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Esther eyes the two sprites as Beartrand tries to seize the wooden limb grasping the little mushroom man. Spying their flitting, delicate wings, she crinkles her nose up as she fetches her master's spellbook from her pack and leafs rapidly to the right page. Finding the Blustery Gust incantation, the girl starts casting it, intending to knock the two mean faeries back, or drive them off.

OOC:

That's an Attack. I can see this begin Forceful, or Clever since she's identifying their wings as a weak point. Which shall I roll?

Rolls

Blustery Gust (Clever +3 Attack, with +2 Stunt: Master's Book)

3 Positive, 0 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: +2 (+5) = +7

The Great Ivario

May 22, 2022 10:36 pm

May 22, 2022 10:36 pm

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Ivario speaks up as well, backing up Beartrand's words. "Unhand him at once!" he grabs his crystal ball and twirls it around in his hands, making a show of his dextrous manipulations of the orb. "Or face the wrath of my Gypsy ancestors!" Perhaps this flashy show will intimidate the creatures.

"Whatever busyness you have with Innis, we're not just going to stand by and watch."

Rolls

Create an advantage (flashy intimidation)

1 Positive, 3 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +1 (+3) = +4

May 24, 2022 5:32 am

May 24, 2022 5:32 am

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OOC:

Okay, let's see how this goes. Please bear with me (still learning)...

The living tree tries to resist Beartrand's grip (defend)...

The Sprites try to resist Esther's gust spell attack (defend)...

The Sprites are shocked by Ivario's impressive announcement -- they weren't expecting Innis to have skilled 'body guards.'

OOC:

@TheGenerator Because these sprites are only 3 feet tall and because they probably weren't expecting the small Mushroom creature to have such large companions, I think I'll make the difficulty for intimidation Fair (+2) EDIT: Does succeed with style require at least 3 shift? EDIT: I put the aspect in the 'spoiler' section (below)

OOC:

@Harrigan When you get a chance, please roll +Clever for 'Blustery Gust' Attack, add your stunt if it makes sense as well. Thx!

[ +- ] Spoiler

Rolls

Fighting Tree Defend Twig Attack (Before Bonuses)

0 Positive, 3 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: -1

Sprites Defend Blustery Gust Attack (Before Bonuses)

1 Positive, 3 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +1

Esther the Uncareful

May 24, 2022 6:57 am

May 24, 2022 6:57 am

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OOC:

Rolled! 7!

The Great Ivario

May 24, 2022 10:33 pm

May 24, 2022 10:33 pm

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As Ivario twirls the orb around, the sprites see their own reflection within the sphere. However, the curve of it makes their figures look distorted.

Convinced that Ivario is somehow trying to suck out their souls into the orb with dark magic, they focus on him as the main threat.

Esther the Uncareful

May 25, 2022 2:30 am

May 25, 2022 2:30 am

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The words of the enchantment come easily to the young apprentice. It's always easier, reading from a spell book, and the girl can hear her master's former master's gravel tones harmonizing with hers as she fills the air with her voice, and the arcane energy that unfolds and expands from it. Winds swirl, branches and boughs rustle and sway, then a powerful gust blasts the two sprites directly, hitting them with force as everyone's hair and clothing whips and flutters dramatically!

OOC:

Grabbing the free invoke as well for a total of 9.

May 26, 2022 7:26 am

May 26, 2022 7:26 am

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Distracted by Ivario's orb, the Sprites are hit by the gust of wind and they spiral violently out of control, pushing them off into the distance!

The wind, however, has little effect on the animated tree, being firmly rooted to the ground; yet Beartrand's bear-grip nearly snaps its twig arm, causing it to let go of Innis. The tree's human-like face contorts from the damage and it disappears from the trunk.

Then, a different human-like face appears (morphs onto) another tree trunk on the other side of the trail... it swings a 'punch' at Beartrand with one of its branches, attacking him from behind..

Meanwhile, Yarbi runs in to help Innis back on its feet and to lead the mushroom away from danger.

https://i.imgur.com/RZPiw50.jpg

OOC:

@YullyBear You got one tree, but there's one to go. You may roll for Defense and also take another action.

OOC:

Attack + CaA combo have 'taken out' the Sprites.

Rolls

Fighting Tree Branch Attack

1 Positive, 2 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: +0

May 26, 2022 8:59 am

May 26, 2022 8:59 am

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Beartrand heard the twig coming at him, he avoids it without even looking, turns around his face red with fury .

Do you want us to to hurt you ? We know how to make fire and if you continue to hurt us we will be willing to put you on fire !

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Rolls

Defense Reaction-- Quick

2 Positive, 2 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +2 (+2) = +4

Intimidate-- Clever

2 Positive, 1 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: +1 (+2) = +3

The Great Ivario

May 26, 2022 7:57 pm

May 26, 2022 7:57 pm

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With those sprites out of the way, Ivario turns his attention to the trees. "Allow me to tell you your fortune, master tree. But you're not going to like it!" He grabs his deck of tarot cards and takes one at random, without even looking he shows it to the tree. "This is your destiny."

https://i.imgur.com/efvWI4V.jpg

To all who look, the card clearly states "Death".

OOC:

No joke, this is really the first card that came up! Lol

Could this be "create and advantage" by causing fear?

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Innis

May 27, 2022 8:24 am

May 27, 2022 8:24 am

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Innis

OOC:

That's perfect. The tarot cards are fun. @YullyBear got a good 'intimidation' roll too.

The tree doesn't speak, but its facial expression quickly turns from 'mean' to 'shocked and frightened.' It momentarily throws up its branch-arms, as if to gesture 'don't hurt me', but then the face morphs back into the tree trunk, leaving just a normal tree behind with the face gone.

Innis steps up and says "Oh no... All I've done is put you all in danger," with a deep *sigh*.

"I'm afraid I have not been completely upfront with you all... Here's the truth, I am actually Innis, the accomplished lady wizard, and a human wizard at that... or at least I was human... Over a week ago, while mixing potions in my cauldron, one of my more powerful spells backfired. The magical blast must have knocked me unconscious. I woke up on the other side of the river, looking like this! Not sure how I got there.

I specialize in protective spells. Many creatures have come to me for my help. But as you can imagine, protective spells can be, well, rather inconvenient for anyone who is trying to target someone else. I was trying to hide my real identify, but now I imagine others somehow know who I am really am... and while in this form, I must be an easy target -- meaning get rid of me and I can no longer protect others.

If I could just get to my spellbook, I could change myself back, and use other spells. That's assuming my home hasn't already been ransacked. My next best option for help would be... the oracle."

Innis turns to Esther, "By the way, you've been practicing. I'm impressed."

"Don't worry. I've lead you all in the right direction. But I could never forgive myself if something were to happen to the rest of you. Perhaps it's time for me to go my own separate way..."

Further up the trail you can see what appears to be an oversized cabin...

https://i.imgur.com/DlUsHPL.jpg

What does everyone do next?

The Great Ivario

May 27, 2022 3:46 pm

May 27, 2022 3:46 pm

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"I don't appreciate you hiding the truth from us like that, Innis. You're lucky we were all prepared to face such a danger just now!" Ivario seems to be a bit upset about this news.

"However, I know what it's like to be hunted. The church has been after my family for many moons. They can't get rid of us without a reason, but they sure are good at making up bogus reasons." He sighs, thinking back to his lost relatives.

"Where is this book of yours? And how would we get to it?"

May 27, 2022 11:07 pm

May 27, 2022 11:07 pm

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Beartrand smile

You see, we are ready to help you , and to protect you while you are in this form so no need to leave, if you do will follow. After all we are not some kind of bears !

Let see what is waiting for us in this charming hut. Do you know this hut Innis ?

Esther the Uncareful

May 29, 2022 7:06 am

May 29, 2022 7:06 am

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OOC:

Does Esther know this sorceress?

May 30, 2022 8:00 am

May 30, 2022 8:00 am

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Innis

Innis strikes a look of clearly being conflicted. On the one hand, now that she realizes there are others aware of her new identity, who may be hunting her while she's handicapped, she could use the help of new friends. On the other hand, she doesn't want to bring any more trouble to them.

"Thank you all. My spellbook was at my home, last I saw it, directly west of here.

About finding the oracle. You may follow me as far as you are willing to risk me as your guide...

Going to my home is not in the wrong direction of the oracle, but it would require we make sharp turn northward after reaching it. This would also require going off-road directly into the dark forest. Being off road may have its advantages, but we may also run into more things...

What's more, I can't be sure my spell book will still be there... Being a master of protective spells, naturally I left a number of precautions, security measures, alarms, and locks in place, but there's no knowing how much damage my failed spell did. And, if there are other parties actively looking for me, we can be certain they'll look for me at my home.

Another option is to continue the trail north-west. It has the advantage of being a more straight line to the swamps where the oracle lives.

Now, about that cabin you see there, probably best if..."

Yarbi

Yarbi suddendly interrupts, "Look! Look what I found."

Yarbi was listening, but has since move closer to the cabin; the cabin door is ajar and something inside the cabin has clearly caught Yarbi's eye -- the door and cabin are both unusually oversized...

OOC:

@Harrigan Does Esther know this sorceress? Probably not. The 'dark forest' is a world not well known to outsiders. (But a roll or a fate point could influence this, I suppose?) However, the sorceress can see that Esther is an aspiring spell caster.

May 30, 2022 11:57 am

May 30, 2022 11:57 am

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Probably best if we stay out of it until we know what it is. Seen the door it could be an Enormous Bear !

He turns to Innis

What where you about to say ?

Esther the Uncareful

May 30, 2022 5:41 pm

May 30, 2022 5:41 pm

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Esther narrows her bright eyes at the walking, talking toadstool. An accomplished lady wizard, the little thing says after the attackers are driven off. Hrmp. Still, at the mention of a spellbook, the jumped-up apprentice speaks up.

"We should help her! Help... erm... what's your accomplished lady wizard name, Innis?"

The Great Ivario

May 30, 2022 6:11 pm

May 30, 2022 6:11 pm

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Ivario, deck of cards still in hand, takes another one and looks at it.

https://i.imgur.com/tNTbCft.png

"Hmmm, the Hierophant. An interpreter of sacred mysteries and arcane principles." He eyes the mushroom for a bit and then moves his gaze back to the card. "Looks like my ancestors are telling me to investigate this magical event further." He then puts all the cards back, shuffles the deck and puts it away. "Very well, I will also offer my aid."

Jun 1, 2022 6:12 am

Jun 1, 2022 6:12 am

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Innis

"...best if we not trespass," Innis finishes.

"Thank you all! Very well then, we shall travel west!"

Innis then looks at Esther, "Well, my full name is Innis Odergan," she says.

Yarbi

The cabin is a little ways west off the road. Yarbi takes a peak inside the cabin and finds an oversized wooden dining table inside with oversized chairs, that is towering high above him. When Yarbi stands back, he can see jewel-encrusted goblet, silver candle holders, and several golden and silver utensils set neatly at each seating place (four of them) at the table.

"I know it doesn't belong to us, but imagine if the owners could part with a mere jewel or a single utensil. Then we'd be set with a 'great treasure' we could use to pay the ferry keeper when we're ready to go home... perhaps we could ask..."

https://i.imgur.com/Qcl3mtd.png

Suddenly the ground begins to tremble, like the steps of something very large in the distance...

Jun 1, 2022 7:50 am

Jun 1, 2022 7:50 am

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We'd be squelched and we would not be better than horrid bear stealer ! lut us go and follow Innis warning.

The Great Ivario

Jun 1, 2022 8:32 am

Jun 1, 2022 8:32 am

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"Do you know who lives here, Innis?" Ivario asks, still standing next to the mushroom wizard. Then he feels the ground shake. "What was that?"

Jun 2, 2022 7:04 am

Jun 2, 2022 7:04 am

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Innis

Innis responds "Giants! And a group I'm not acquainted with myself I'm afraid. Quickly now, let's be off, into the forest, this way..."

Yarbi

Yarbi comes to his senses, "On second thought, I'm sure they'll be other opportunities for treasure," he says as he backs away from the cabin and turns to follow Innis.

The ground continues to shake as silhouettes of very large humanoid creatures emerge off in the distance.

A low rumbling voice calls out, "I... SMELL... RABBIT..."

https://i.imgur.com/enRx4WT.jpg

Just a little ways off-road into the forest, you can see an enchanting pond.

A wild path also continues westward.

Meanwhile, the sound of rumbling steps continue in the direction of Yarbi and the others.

https://i.imgur.com/4D70BCf.jpg

Innis starts mumbling to herself something inaudible and starts making hand gestures with her little stubby mushroom hands... eventually saying out loud and clear "Oh... it's no use... it's just not working..."

OOC:

What does everyone do?

The Great Ivario

Jun 2, 2022 9:18 am

Jun 2, 2022 9:18 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Giants?!?" Ivario says with surprise, as well as a hint of horror, in his voice. "I don't need a card to know what to do then. Let's get out of here!" He looks around for a way out. "I don't think we can outrun them, but we can head towards that pond and hide."

Jun 2, 2022 11:34 am

Jun 2, 2022 11:34 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Good idea ! let's run.

Esther the Uncareful

Jun 2, 2022 5:19 pm

Jun 2, 2022 5:19 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

'They're not friendly then?" Esther asks aloud as they start running. "Can't be reasoned with? Bargained with?!"

As she moves, the young mage starts digging through her backpack, trying to find just the right scroll...

OOC:

Attempting to Create An Advantage by having -just- the right spell to hand. Feels like she is trying to do this Quickly, so I'll roll that.

Last edited June 2, 2022 5:19 pm

Rolls

CAA to Find the Right Spell with Quick

0 Positive, 4 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +0 (+2) = +2

Esther the Uncareful

Jun 4, 2022 3:37 am

Jun 4, 2022 3:37 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Spending a Fate Point to invoke Never Without a Book and get +2 on the roll, making it a 4 and a tie. That'll create a boost called I've just the thing!!

Jun 4, 2022 5:50 am

Jun 4, 2022 5:50 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Nice. I've just the thing! can be used once, I believe.

[ +- ] Spoiler

The Great Ivario

Jun 4, 2022 6:44 am

Jun 4, 2022 6:44 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

While running, Ivario notices Esther grabbing a scroll from her backpack. "What's that?" He asks her, curiously.

Innis

Jun 4, 2022 10:11 am

Jun 4, 2022 10:11 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Innis

"I don't actually know if these giants are friendly, but I'm not sure I should wait to find out... I'm not sure if I'm the edible type of mushroom.", Innis says just before seeing Esther grab a scroll.

Jun 4, 2022 12:17 pm

Jun 4, 2022 12:17 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Quick, Yarbi is not the edible type of rabbit either.

He tells Yarbi

I hope I didn't offend you.

Then to Innis

Do you want to jump on my backpack ? You'll be free to throw magic if needed.

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Esther the Uncareful

Jun 4, 2022 3:00 pm

Jun 4, 2022 3:00 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Stopping in her tracks, Esther unfurls the scroll she's retrieved. "Just a magical spell of distraction," the girl says. "A little something to give our huge friends something else to be concerned with..."

Gesturing, speaking quiet words of power, Esther attempts to cast the spell and create a massive, illusionary rabbit for the giants to follow...

OOC:

Seems Clever to me since they are smelling rabbit?

Rolls

Create An Advantage Cleverly

1 Positive, 0 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -2 (+3) = +1

Jun 6, 2022 1:56 am

Jun 6, 2022 1:56 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi scrambles quickly behind Beartrand; Innis hops up onto Beartrand's backpack.

OOC:

@Harrigan Clever sounds about right. Go ahead with roll when you get a chance. Thanks.

Jun 6, 2022 2:21 pm

Jun 6, 2022 2:21 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Almost forgot to set the ladder, let's say +2, like the other spells so far. I feel like you should be able to invoke the boost as well (?)

The Great Ivario

Jun 6, 2022 6:54 pm

Jun 6, 2022 6:54 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Quickly, this way. While Esther tries to distract them." Ivario leads them to the peaceful looking pond a bit away from the house. "Yarbi, maybe you should jump into the water, so they can't smell you anymore. " He looks at Beartrand for acknowledgement and whispers to him. "That would get rid of the scent, right?"

Jun 6, 2022 8:30 pm

Jun 6, 2022 8:30 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand nod

Yes even a filthy bear would not be able to sent odors in the water. When you're out of it i is another problem, for generally you stink to high heaven and these buggers are following you real easy. That is a a time to kill 'em all.

A strange red glimmer appeared in his eyes and his face made a strange and frightening impression when he talked of killing the bears.

Esther the Uncareful

Jun 7, 2022 4:01 am

Jun 7, 2022 4:01 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Illusions had never been Esther's forte, but luckily she's retrieved a spell that she's practiced with before...

OOC:

Aye, invoke the boost as well for a +3 total and a success.

Yarbi

Jun 7, 2022 5:30 am

Jun 7, 2022 5:30 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi jumps into the pond and dunks his head while trying to hold his breath.

Meanwhile, a swirling blue mist fires off from Esther back into the direction of the giants, portraying a translucent blue-tint rabbit.

https://i.imgur.com/JAFKSuB.jpg

The rumbling stomping sound begins to fade off in the distance, hopefully indicating that the giants have gone off in the direction of the illusion.

Yarbi comes up for air...

Yarbi

Gasp! "Did we lose them?" he says in a soft voice as he catches his breath. He listens for any giant footsteps and waits for safety...

After some silence, he adds, "Well that was something..."

"By the way, I saw something glowing underwater; it's like a gem or a crystal. I saw it over by the little waterfall stream at the far end of the pond. It looks like it's in a very narrow little underwater cave. I'm not sure if I could fit."

https://i.imgur.com/FGDtqgj.jpg

"Of course you'd think I'd learned my lesson by now. We could just as easily ignore the glowing crystal and just continue west..."

Yarbi swims out of the pond, then rapidly shakes off the water.

The Great Ivario

Jun 7, 2022 5:50 pm

Jun 7, 2022 5:50 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario watches the illusion float off into the distance. "Wow, Esther, that looked very cool!" He helps Yarbi out of the pond when he returns.

"A crystal, you say? I'm interested in checking that out, but I don't think I'd fit through a narrow cave if you don't." His eyes sparkle at the mention of crystals. Ever since he was a little boy, Ivario has been intrigued by the power of earthly crystals. But then he spots Innis on Beartrand's backpack and shakes the thought. "On second thought, maybe we should help Innis first."

OOC:

I'm assuming that Yarbi is smaller than a human. Is that correct?

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Jun 7, 2022 7:02 pm

Jun 7, 2022 7:02 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

A cristal could pay a payment for or return journey, we shouldn't discard such a luck to rapidly or will finish like the bear who let a bee nest for he thought he could find another one easier and better, he died in the desert ! Good riddance, no place for weaklings.

Jun 8, 2022 6:24 am

Jun 8, 2022 6:24 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi

Yarbi nods in agreement, then acts ready to follow Innis,

"Right. Perhaps on the way back, then."

He refrains from updating the 'sacred map' for the moment, at least until he's fully dry.

Innis

Innis is also ready to lead.

Further west, off in the distance, there appears to be a deep ravine and a stone bridge crossing over it.

Innis sees it ahead and stops...

https://i.imgur.com/SGJY729.jpg

OOC:

Yes, Yarbi is 3.5 to 4 feet tall; smaller than the average human. Innis is even smaller (2 feet tall).

Certain kinds of bears can get even smaller than that.

The Great Ivario

Jun 9, 2022 10:35 pm

Jun 9, 2022 10:35 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario looks from Yarbi to Beartrand. "Do you mean you want to try and get that crystal now, Beartrand?"

Jun 10, 2022 8:35 am

Jun 10, 2022 8:35 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand nod

Better get something right now, who nows what will happen later ! And if we are in fight with bears we may not able to come back to this very spot.

Jun 10, 2022 3:11 pm

Jun 10, 2022 3:11 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi

Yarbi notices one of the forest trees standing right next to the pond; he scampers over to it and sees it has a passage and looks inside...

"This could be another way too. I can see water in this passage under the tree and some glowing crystals in the water. But I'm too big."

Innis

Innis adds, "I've seen such crystals before. I understand they do have some value if one manages to collect a few."

She walks to the tree and attempts to go in, "Despite my current smaller form, I can't quite make it either I'm afraid."

OOC:

The opening in the tree is about 1 foot high

https://i.imgur.com/3ZFbXYy.png

https://i.imgur.com/4D70BCf.jpg

Esther the Uncareful

Jun 10, 2022 5:58 pm

Jun 10, 2022 5:58 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Looking back towards where they've left the giants and their house in the forest, Esther blows a strand of hair from her face. "I can... I can try to magic some of those right out of the ground if you all want." Her backpack gets unshouldered and she's rooting, tongue stuck out cutely. Pulling out a large old book that's covered in worn leather, the diminutive mage start flipping through its pages, spell after spell.

OOC:

Thinking of something like Mage Hand or Unseen Servant here, a magical disembodied hand that could fit and pluck some crystals. This sounds Careful to me, and be warned, Esther is not very Careful. :)

The Great Ivario

Jun 10, 2022 6:10 pm

Jun 10, 2022 6:10 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Let me try and help you there, Esther." Ivario realizes that his crystal orb could be used as a curved mirror, blowing up the image of the crystals for Esther to see it better while she 'works her magic'.

OOC:

I'm not sure if this idea is stretching... Let me know if it's not helpful or if it is, what I should roll as a create an advantage.

Jun 10, 2022 8:47 pm

Jun 10, 2022 8:47 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yes please try, I do not want to try myself.

Jun 11, 2022 7:02 am

Jun 11, 2022 7:02 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

@Harrigan That sounds cool. I'll make the ladder +2, like the other common spells so far, roll Careful (Overcome action (?))

@TheGenerator No, I don't think that's a stretch since it's in relatively close range and it's a part of what your orb does. So I'll set the ladder to +2. Roll Create an Advantage, I'm thinking Clever...

The Great Ivario

Jun 11, 2022 11:41 am

Jun 11, 2022 11:41 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Rolling

Rolls

Creat an advantage (clever)

3 Positive, 1 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +3 (+2) = +5

Jun 11, 2022 5:09 pm

Jun 11, 2022 5:09 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Looks like you got it. CaA is created with 2 free invokes I believe (due to 3 shifts.)

Esther the Uncareful

Jun 12, 2022 5:53 am

Jun 12, 2022 5:53 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Nodding to Ivario, Esther nods as she concentrates and casts her spell...

OOC:

Will use the free invoke on Ivario's Advantage if possible. If that works, bam, that's +2 on the nose for the Overcome.

Last edited June 12, 2022 5:55 am

Rolls

Careful Casting of Phantom Phingers (+0)

2 Positive, 0 Blank, 2 Negative - Total: +0

Jun 12, 2022 11:22 pm

Jun 12, 2022 11:22 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

https://i.imgur.com/POUa8yW.png

Ivario's orb shows a magnified image of one of the under water crystals. With the help of the orb as a visual guide, Esther is barely able to navigate one of the crystals gently past the underwater cave opening; the crystal then rises out of the water...

...but then the spell starts to go weak and the crystal starts to vibrate violently. The spell breaks and the crystal drops back into the pond, and starts to sink...

https://i.imgur.com/Ut4XcUy.jpg

Yarbi

"Oh... I was just starting to dry off too...", Yarbi says right before diving back into the pond in order to catch the crystal before it sinks too far. After retrieving it, he carries it back to the others.

The crystal is warm to the touch and glows very brightly.

Innis

Innis, clearly impressed with the young spell casters abilities and the teamwork with the orb "Very nice! You got one! Just be sure to keep it well concealed."

"Perhaps it's best if we move on. Those giants may wander back this way, and there may be others still after me today."

Innis turns her attention to the bridge to the west...

OOC:

What does everyone do next?

The Great Ivario

Jun 13, 2022 8:20 pm

Jun 13, 2022 8:20 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario smiles when the crystal is retrieved. "Ah, it looks like my ancestors smile upon us!"

"Where do we go from here, Innis? We've wandered away from the path." Ivario asks as he looks around. "I assume we don't want to go back towards he giants."

Jun 13, 2022 8:25 pm

Jun 13, 2022 8:25 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

No we do not and try to wavoid Bears as well, they are mean and naughty !

The Great Ivario

Jun 13, 2022 8:42 pm

Jun 13, 2022 8:42 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"I have to ask, Beartrand, why do you dislike bears so much?" Ivario asks him. He keeps bringing up those bears. There has to be some kind of underlying reason. "Did your parents get attacked by bears once, maybe?"

Jun 13, 2022 8:55 pm

Jun 13, 2022 8:55 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand becomes red.

Because bears ruined my life, and my parents told me to beware of bears, they barely bears their bearings and can attack bare handed, even bare bears do it and I'm told it is not a sight to behold. And they attack bees and steal honeys, and never ever should they be trusted, especially if you barely knows a bearded bear !

Not to be trusted on any accounts !

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Jun 14, 2022 5:15 am

Jun 14, 2022 5:15 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi

While Yarbi dries off again, he listens to the interesting conversation about bears...

Innis

Innis says, "Not long after the bridge we'll reach my home. But we must cross very quietly; sometimes large creatures rest beneath these bridges. Normally I would have a potion to silence my movements, but we'll just have to be careful. Either that or we can try to go around the ravine by traveling north a ways."

https://i.imgur.com/SGJY729.jpg

OOC:

I'm thinking a simple +0 difficulty for Sneakily moving across could work in this case. Alternatively magic might help, but it could also backfire (if get a bad roll (or fate point to re-roll)), probably +2 difficulty for 'silence spell.' Or maybe the orb can help see what's there... Going around the ravine would mean openly exploring other parts of the 'dark forest' for a short bit.

Esther the Uncareful

Jun 14, 2022 5:51 am

Jun 14, 2022 5:51 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Don't want to dominate with spells, so let's let the others try a different approach here...

Jun 14, 2022 6:53 am

Jun 14, 2022 6:53 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Bears can be pretty stealthy if they want to be, right? :)

Jun 14, 2022 6:38 pm

Jun 14, 2022 6:38 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Yes but to pass it is the entire group that need to be stealthy not a poor bear alone !

Beartrand breath heavily

And do you have such potions at your house ? And if so where would they be and could in you state take them if you were at your home ?

Innis

Jun 16, 2022 7:08 am

Jun 16, 2022 7:08 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Innis

Innis replies to Beartrand "Yes, there may be a couple left on the shelf in the library. The silence potions are a green liquid in glass bottles. That's assuming they weren't damaged when my cauldron brew spell backfired on me. If you manage to get inside, be sure not to touch anything else, because you may trigger one of my house protection traps. I would have you bring me back my spellbook too, but it is in a hard to find secret place and is protected by a complicated code. And that's assuming someone else hasn't already gotten to it by brute force. There's also a chance someone may be waiting there with plans to capture me..."

"Lastly, you'll need to get past Herman; he's my guard pet, a sea creature that lives in the swamp surrounding the little island where my house stands. Just find something tasty for him to eat and he may take a liking to you. It's dangerous, but it might work."

Innis then turns to Ivario and Esther "Is there any way the orb or your magic could help us track or communicate with Beartrand while on this quest?"

Jun 16, 2022 7:30 am

Jun 16, 2022 7:30 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

What does Hermann like to eat ? He is not a water bear by any chance ?

Jun 16, 2022 7:52 am

Jun 16, 2022 7:52 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Hehe... I was thinking more of a toad hybrid like creature. He probably likes insects or maybe berries or maybe something else you can think of :)

The Great Ivario

Jun 16, 2022 8:28 am

Jun 16, 2022 8:28 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Unfortunately, with my orb I can only speak to the dead." Ivario replies to Innis. "So, if Beartrand gets eaten by your pet, I'm sure I'll be the first to know!" He turns to Beartrand. "I have confidence that that won't happen, though. You can do this, Beartrand!"

Once again, Ivario takes the deck of cards out of his pocket. "Before you go, do you want to grab a card from the deck and see your fate?"

OOC:

You can use this link to see a card (click it to show) and tell me which one you got.

Jun 16, 2022 12:41 pm

Jun 16, 2022 12:41 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

The Fool ! May be I shouldn't go !

The Great Ivario

Jun 16, 2022 12:57 pm

Jun 16, 2022 12:57 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Ah, a common misconception, my friend." Ivario takes the card from Beartrand and smiles.

https://i.imgur.com/NQZOtZC.png

"You see, even though the card says 'The Fool', as you can clearly see in the picture, he is a lone traveler." He continues. "This means your travel to the house of Innis is favored! And do you see that happy dog in the bottom right there? It tells me that the pet you need to calm down will be friendly to you."

He pats Beartrand on his back. "The sun shines upon him. I believe your journey will be a good one!" Ivario looks at the card again. "Oh, but beware of flowers. Especially thorny ones." After this advice, he puts the cards away again.

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Jun 16, 2022 3:16 pm

Jun 16, 2022 3:16 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

I see that h is going to fall from the mountain and that the dog try to warn him, but he doesn't listen !

His face does not look very happy

And know, I must do what I hate !

He pull a zipper and suddenly he is transformed in a fluffy Teddy bear not much higher than Innis. And he looks at his companions with eyes warning that they should not laugh or make fun of his new condition.

The Great Ivario

Jun 16, 2022 3:46 pm

Jun 16, 2022 3:46 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario turn to Esther "Esther, this is hardly a good time for magical jokes. Turn Beartrand back into a person." He tells her in a slightly annoyed, but still respectful way.

Jun 16, 2022 5:39 pm

Jun 16, 2022 5:39 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

No, this is my power, one of them anyway. I go to get the potion, see you soon.

And Teddybeartrand runs on all four with a strange looking run that is hard to not smile or even laugh at.

Jun 19, 2022 1:07 am

Jun 19, 2022 1:07 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Innis and Yarbi look in amazement as Beartrand transforms himself into a fluffy teddy bear.

In teddy bear form, Beartrand is easily able to run along with soft and quiet feet across the bridge. He is also able to see a glimpse of a seemingly half-awake gargoyle-like creature resting under the bridge. The gargoyle seems oblivious and undisturbed by the teddy bear running above.

https://i.imgur.com/gZhbrzG.jpg

After running for quite some time, Teddy Beartrand eventually makes it small house on an island surrounded by water.

https://i.imgur.com/7bTJOzK.jpg

A wooden bridge leads across the water to the house.

One of the windows on the side of the house is broken -- perhaps busted open from an accident or explosion.

Looking up from the water right next to the bridge is a large hungry looking toad -- perhaps this is pet 'Herman'? It's eyeing (staring at) Teddy Beartrand -- perhaps it's thinking that the moving bear is edible.

https://i.imgur.com/712IhGW.jpg

OOC:

Obviously this is all 'player knowledge' to everyone except Beartrand who is actually there. @Beartrand what will you do to get past the frog and get into the house?

Jun 19, 2022 1:36 pm

Jun 19, 2022 1:36 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Teddy Beartrand looks around for a stone to throw, he doesn't show his back to the frog but tells him always watching him

Hello Herman, Inis sent me, why don't you go hunt some dragonflies, while I take what she asked me to take ?

OOC:

I guess he tries clever before going on forcefull

Rolls

Talk to Frog (Clever)

3 Positive, 0 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: +2 (+2) = +4

The Great Ivario

Jun 20, 2022 12:48 pm

Jun 20, 2022 12:48 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Wow, you can turn into a small bear?!? That's pretty neat. I thought Esther was casting a spell on you."

When Beartrand heads out to Innis' house, Ivario takes a seat on a tree stump next to the road. "I guess we'll wait for Beartrand to get back?" He looks to Innis. "Innis, which way do we go from here to find the Oracle?"

Innis

Jun 21, 2022 4:25 am

Jun 21, 2022 4:25 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

@YullyBear Good roll. Are you going to try to divert Herman by throwing a rock? We can assume you find one. You can make a run for it to the house. However, Herman hasn't been fed by Innis for several days so he may still follow you.

Herman the toad is momentarily perplexed by the talking bear and doesn't move...

Meanwhile...

Innis

Innis replies to Ivario and the others, "The Oracle lives in the Swamp of Dim Lights, which is straight north of my house. If I'm unable to transform myself back into human form, then I may need to visit her myself."

Much time has passed today in the 'dark forest' and it is now about mid afternoon.

Jun 21, 2022 8:43 am

Jun 21, 2022 8:43 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand throw a rock in the water has far from him as his strength of Teddy bear can.

Jun 22, 2022 6:26 am

Jun 22, 2022 6:26 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

The rock splashes into the water a ways away. Herman sinks into the water and then hops out of the water, near where the rock splashed, momentarily distracted. It then stares at Teddy Beartrand with a dumb hungry look.

OOC:

Now would be a good time to try to get in to the house, perhaps by window.

https://i.imgur.com/KzE5kiu.jpg

Innis

Meanwhile, Innis asks "So what's the nature of this curse that's on your home village?"

Yarbi

Yarbi interrupts "Did you hear something? Like a rustling nearby? Oh... why am I always the one to notice these things. It must be my big ears."

The Great Ivario

Jun 22, 2022 7:21 pm

Jun 22, 2022 7:21 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Well, the curse has been sickening the crops and live stock of our village. We are going to run out of food if we don't find a solution..." Ivario says just before Yarbi breaks off their conversation. He looks in the direction that Yarbi thinks the sound came from. "Could it have been the wind?" His voice is a whisper as he listens intently. "Maybe Beartrand is already back!"

Jun 23, 2022 4:12 pm

Jun 23, 2022 4:12 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Moving along... and including a hypothetical conclusion preview. Assuming Teddy Beartrand makes it inside...

Books and furniture are in disarray. A ring of burn marks are on the floor circling a cauldron, indicating that there had been an explosion.

In the cauldron, a pool of magical liquid is swirling: it shows an image of where you first found Innis on the other side of the river.

https://i.imgur.com/YPmps2s.jpg

In the back library several glass bottles filled with liquid can be found on the shelf; a few of which are green...

https://i.imgur.com/ebShkft.jpg

OOC:

Assuming everyone gets to the house eventuially, I was going to roll to see if Innis manages to turn herself back into human form or have to seek help from the Oracle. The adventurers, when traveling north would find the swamp. Preview below. What sort of creature should the Oracle be? I was thinking of making her a small snail with telekinesis abilities. (Some plot twist could ensue.)

Obviously this was not a very violent and lighthearted game, so assume no build up to a big battle -- although there's still the mystery as to where the curse came from in the first place.

Oh and the rustling noise that Yarbi is hearing could be a real bear... there had to be one eventually.

[Preview: Innis in human form]

https://i.imgur.com/fUsJ513.jpg

[Preview: Swamp of Dim Lights]

https://i.imgur.com/GmhffiM.jpg

Jun 24, 2022 9:43 pm

Jun 24, 2022 9:43 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand rush as far as he can toward the windows, as soon as he saw the frog jumping toward the rock

OOC:

Sorry no internet for the last few days

OOC:

Beartrand uses an aspect : Creature zipper, he knows how to climb fast in Teddy Bear's skin (I hope it is a correct usage of concept). Sheet is updated

Rolls

Rush through the window

1 Positive, 3 Blank, 0 Negative - Total: +1 (+4) = +5

Jun 24, 2022 11:14 pm

Jun 24, 2022 11:14 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Hi @YullyBear! I was beginning to be think we'd lost you. I'll check out your post later tonight...

Jun 25, 2022 7:06 am

Jun 25, 2022 7:06 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Actually I think we had your ability to 'climb with ease' in the description of your Teddy Bear stunt (usable once per session, at least until you transform out of it.) The stunt would give +2. And yes, that could potentially fit the Zipper aspect as well if needed, I believe.

Like a flash, the speedy Teddy Bear climbs up the house wall and easily fits through the small window...

Herman (the pet guard frog) just watches with a look of utter confusion.

Books and furniture are in disarray. A ring of burn marks are on the floor circling a cauldron, indicating that there had been an explosion.

In the cauldron, a pool of magical liquid is swirling: it shows an image of the place where you first found Innis on the other side of the river.

https://i.imgur.com/YPmps2s.jpg

In the back library several glass bottles filled with liquid can be found on the shelf; a few of which are green...

https://i.imgur.com/ebShkft.jpg

OOC:

@Beartrand: What do you do next?

Yarbi

Jun 25, 2022 7:08 am

Jun 25, 2022 7:08 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Meanwhile...

The rustling behind a few forest trees is suddendly followed by the startling sound of a growl, like the sound of a wild animal...

Yarbi

Yarbi: whispers quietly, *Gulp* "That doesn't sound like the wind (!)"

The Great Ivario

Jun 25, 2022 1:44 pm

Jun 25, 2022 1:44 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario slowly back away from the sound. "Get behind me." He tells the other two. "Innis, if you have any magic left to use... this would be a good time to do it!"

Then, with sudden force, a bear springs forth out of the shrubbery. "AAH!" Ivario yells, seeing the bear's teeth and claws as it rears up on its hind legs. Seeing the bear's paws gives him an idea. It's a stupid idea, but it just might work... He turns on his Gypsy charm and takes a confident step forward. Let's hope this does the trick.

"Ah. Mister bear, I've been expecting you... Please come this way." Ivario walks slowly towards a tree stump just at the edge of the road near the bridge. "Yes, just sit over there, and I will give you a palm reading." He gestures at the bit of grass near the stump.

OOC:

I took the liberty of speeding this along, so I have more to write than just 2 lines. I hope that's ok :)
Do I need to roll for this? Some kind of persuasion or performance roll? I don't know how intelligent bears can be in this world. It might just bite me instead.

Jun 25, 2022 2:52 pm

Jun 25, 2022 2:52 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

https://i.imgur.com/IKZmMux.jpg

The bear, standing on its hind legs, seems to be part Lynx (or maybe even tiger). And it seems to be mostly minding its own business. But Ivario has peaked its interest.

The bear does not speak, but seems to understand. It walks over to the tree stump, sits down, and then stretches out its paw.

Esther starts frantically looking through her scrolls for some kind of protection in case things escalate...

OOC:

That works. In fact, I was going to suggest a bit more player agency. For example, 'what kind of creature should it be?' Normally this would probably be a persuasion roll, but luckily this bear is naturally a bit intelligent and curious... Large animals could also be highly intelligent, same as smaller animal folk like Yarbi.

OOC:

How is Teddy Beartrand?

Jun 25, 2022 2:59 pm

Jun 25, 2022 2:59 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand looks carefully at the bottles to see if they are all the same or differents. He looks around as well to see what could be used as a treat for a frog.

The Great Ivario

Jun 25, 2022 3:07 pm

Jun 25, 2022 3:07 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario takes the paw into his hand, puts it on the stump, and looks at it intently. This is your time to shine, Ivario. He tells himself.

"Aaaahh, very interesting! See, this line says you'll lead a good life, but it looks like it might come to an abrupt end." He traces his finger along the lines of the claws. "Ooh, and here I can see there is treasure ahead." All I have to do it get him to cross that bridge, then whatever lives under there will take care of the rest. "Not a gold treasure, a treasure of meat. Juicy fresh meat." Ivario looks the bearlynx in the eyes and says "You know what? I think we just saw some meat on the other side of the bridge when we walked over here. Right guys?" He looks to the others for acknowledgement. "That must be your treasure! You should go and find it before some other animal does."

OOC:

I think this counts as an overcome with clever?

Rolls

Overcome

3 Positive, 0 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: +2 (+2) = +4

Jun 27, 2022 4:21 am

Jun 27, 2022 4:21 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

There are a variety of different bottles: one jar full of eye balls, a jar labeled "spit of flying monkey", and a variety of liquids, some blue, some yellow, and four with green liquid.

There is also a jar full of live jumbo flies with a label that reads "frog food".

Meanwhile...

The bear gets back on its feet and start wondering back into the forest. It sinks back into the shrubbery and disappears... several minutes later three lynx-bears emerge. They start sniffing around the bridge, but they seem a bit unsure about how to proceed.

OOC:

Good roll. Though, I'm going to call this a partial success. The bear knows it can't take on a bridge troll or gargoyle that is two or three times its own size, at least not on its own; but, it might be able to convince other bears to help. They just might take some time. (Because of the potentially lethal fight, getting the bear to just rush in, I'll call "Impossibly Difficult" (+6 or more), which maybe possible if add Fate point aspect invoke, or some other help.)

Jun 27, 2022 10:48 am

Jun 27, 2022 10:48 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand put the the bottles with green liquid in what can be used as a sack and take the jar of frog food. He then goes back to the windows and try to see if Hermann is still around.

Jun 27, 2022 2:47 pm

Jun 27, 2022 2:47 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Herman is now sitting right next to the window.

Jun 28, 2022 10:42 am

Jun 28, 2022 10:42 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Bertrand send him a tidbit and send another one farther away, then even farther as far as he can.

The Great Ivario

Jun 28, 2022 3:51 pm

Jun 28, 2022 3:51 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario notices the bears being hesitant and unsure of what to do. He thinks hard and remembers something he once found out about bearlynxes. They, just like other bears, love honey! "Oh!" He shouts to the bear that he sat down with earlier. "Did I mention that there was a bee hive next to the treasure? It looked like they had lots of honey!" Hopefully enticing them to cross the bridge.

OOC:

I'm invoking my aspect "Knows many secrets" for a +2 on my previous roll. That would make it a +6.
Does that work?

Jun 29, 2022 6:03 am

Jun 29, 2022 6:03 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Herman hops along, chasing after the flies...

OOC:

Now would be a good time to run back to the others. Assuming you do go back to the bridge by the others, you'll see bears sniffing around the bridge. I would compel you (offer you a Fate point) because of your fear of bears, and suggest that you may be too afraid to cross the bridge. I believe you can refuse the compel by spending a Fate point. https://fate-srd.com/fate-accelerated/aspects-fate-points#compelling-aspects

The bears' ears perk up at the sound of there being honey under the bridge.

OOC:

I like it. The bears are interested in honey. I think that means you'd spend a Fate point for the +2.

OOC:

You may or may not want to delay the timing of this event as Beartrand may be returning with some silence potion. Should the fight between lynx-bear and gargoyle wait for after everyone crosses quietly? It might depend if Beartrand can resist the compel. (Or maybe bears and gargoyle fight should start anyway and then you all have extra silence potions, which could be treated as a new aspect I believe.)

OOC:

What does everyone do?

Jun 29, 2022 6:53 am

Jun 29, 2022 6:53 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

My idea behind my action was so that the fight would break out between the bears and the gargoyle, causing them to be distracted. And then we can sneak our way past (hopefully). If I understand correctly, to get to the oracle, we all need to cross the bridge. Right? So we can head towards Beartrand.

Yes, I am using a fate point. I now have 2.

Jun 29, 2022 9:37 am

Jun 29, 2022 9:37 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Teddy beartrand run as fast as he can toward the bridge, when suddenly he sees bears on the other side, not waiting for a second more he tries to find a whole and squize in trembling with all his been.

Jun 30, 2022 5:13 am

Jun 30, 2022 5:13 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Teddy Beartrand finds a hollow tree stump nearby where he will presumably hide himself inside.

OOC:

I believe you get a Fate point.

The lyhx-bears slowly traverse down into the deep ravine and take on the gargoyle. Fur flies as they engage in a scuffle...

OOC:

Now would be a good time get across the bridge..

The Great Ivario

Jun 30, 2022 7:17 am

Jun 30, 2022 7:17 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Now that those bears are distracting the bridge dweller, let's cross and find Beartrand." He gestures to Innis, Yarbi and Esther to follow him quietly.

OOC:

I think this is an overcome with sneaky.

Edit: Well that's not a very good roll...
Can I add a compel on myself? While walking across the bridge, I'd like to invoke my aspect "Sometimes accidentally says embarrassing things". Ruining our sneaking attempt.
I'm just doing this for fun, and to try more Fate rules/options :)

Last edited June 30, 2022 7:23 am

Rolls

Crossing the bridge (Overcome sneaky)

0 Positive, 1 Blank, 3 Negative - Total: -3 (+2) = -1

Jun 30, 2022 11:14 am

Jun 30, 2022 11:14 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

Sheet updated I put back the Fate point I did not use from the climb roll, and added the one I gained

Jun 30, 2022 2:51 pm

Jun 30, 2022 2:51 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

@TheGenerator Actually (if you want) I should have created an aspect for Bear and Gargoyle Distracted by Fight. I guess we could change your last roll to Create an Advantage status; so you can invoke it once for free, which would give you the +2 to pass the roll (Overcome.) EDIT: I originally set the difficulty to cross the bridge a simple +0.

[ +- ] Spoiler

The Great Ivario

Jun 30, 2022 3:29 pm

Jun 30, 2022 3:29 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

I was thinking about that too, so I checked the rules and saw that the Overcome action does not create an aspect. I guess the GM can add an aspect at any time if they want to.
Alright, I'll do that and take the +2, but let's say it's not a free invoke. Just a regular invoke for 1 FP.

Ivario and the others quietly cross the bridge. Luckily for them, the monsters are too busy fighting each other to notice them.

"I hope Beartrand is okay." He says when they are about 20 meters away from the bridge and feel safe again.

Jul 1, 2022 6:05 am

Jul 1, 2022 6:05 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

The group can hear someone trembling in a nearby hollow tree stump...

https://i.imgur.com/JarSkp3.jpg

OOC:

Assuming everyone makes it to Innis's house next, I'll roll to see if she is able to turn herself back into human form. I will probably post that tomorrow.

The Great Ivario

Jul 1, 2022 1:12 pm

Jul 1, 2022 1:12 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Watch out!" Ivario tells the others. "Some evil creature is surely hiding inside that stump, ready to pounce on us when we're distracted!"

OOC:

I'm going to compel my aspect "Condemned by the church" to gain a Fate Point.
It works that way, right?

It's probably someone from the church. They'd love to get rid of me, but I'm going to make the first move. He runs towards the stump and gives it a good old kick!

OOC:

Rolling to attack the stump (and Beartrand)

Rolls

Get stumped, church member! (forceful attack)

2 Positive, 1 Blank, 1 Negative - Total: +1 (+1) = +2

Jul 2, 2022 8:21 am

Jul 2, 2022 8:21 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

@YullyBear How do you react to your hiding place being kicked hard?

Jul 2, 2022 12:33 pm

Jul 2, 2022 12:33 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

I was waiting for the result of the attack

Teddy Beartrand continues trembling and murmurs

The bears are here, big guy, if you do not move they will think there is nothing and go away Close your eyes and focus : Youre a tree, you are a tree, you are a tree...!

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Jul 2, 2022 5:17 pm

Jul 2, 2022 5:17 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"I know you're in there, church ambusher! Come out with your hands up and I might be merciful." Ivario shouts at the stump, kicking it again. "I won't let you take me in!"

Jul 3, 2022 3:27 pm

Jul 3, 2022 3:27 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

@YullyBear You recognize Ivario's voice. WIll you stand or stay hidden?

Jul 3, 2022 5:02 pm

Jul 3, 2022 5:02 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand blow loudly with relief, he gets his face out of the stump and say loudly

It's me Beartrand, I was preparing for an ambush, there are bears around !

Last edited July 3, 2022 5:04 pm

The Great Ivario

Jul 3, 2022 10:22 pm

Jul 3, 2022 10:22 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

As Ivario runs up to deliver another kicks, he hears and sees Beartrand pop up out of the stump. He's got just enough to stop his next kick. "Oh Beartrand, it's you! I'm so sorry, I thought you were a church member trying to capture me." He helps him get out of the stump and join the group once more.

"Yes, we have seen the bears with lynx heads, and managed to get them distracted with the creature under the bridge." Ivario says with a smile. He is happy that the plan worked. "Did you find Innis' potion?"

Jul 4, 2022 10:18 am

Jul 4, 2022 10:18 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand holds the sac he carefully protected with his body containing the potions.

And I met Hermann too, he was hungry I gave him some tidbits, I hope it will be enough for him not to eat us, Innis!

Innis

Jul 4, 2022 11:28 pm

Jul 4, 2022 11:28 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Innis

"Well done! You might need those potions for later."

Innis leads the group to her house. Herman is happy to see her again.

She goes to the back library, pulls her bed aside; then, under where the bed was, she slides a number of small wooden board panels around on the floor, like a puzzle; with a click, a compartment opens revealing a book...

https://i.imgur.com/lKJLFuw.jpg

"It's here."

https://i.imgur.com/YmcbnUV.jpg

She proceeds to the cauldron, and sees the vision of the mushroom patch on the other side of the river, where everyone first found her.

"When the spell backfired. It must have opened temporary portal. The portal appears to be closed now."

She starts putting a variety of ingredients into the cauldron: an eye ball, some herbs, some liquids...

With small soft mushroom fingers, she throws the book open and slides her finger down to the correct spell.

"Well, here goes nothing..."

Rolls

Change to Human Form

2 Positive, 0 Blank, 2 Negative - Total: +0 (+3) = +3

Jul 5, 2022 12:27 am

Jul 5, 2022 12:27 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

That's a 50/50 roll, so I'm going to call it "success with consequences". Perhaps Innis transforms mostly back into human, but something isn't quite right. What might you see about Innis or something in the room that's off somehow? (I can also just make up something.)

Jul 5, 2022 1:04 pm

Jul 5, 2022 1:04 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

A mushroom on her head like a hat ?

Jul 5, 2022 1:07 pm

Jul 5, 2022 1:07 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand try to hide while he unzip his ccostume of Teddy Bear and get magically out of it, not without a

Oh my back hurts after leaving this bear.

He then folds the costume in his sac.

How long do we plan to stay in this house ?

Jul 6, 2022 6:40 am

Jul 6, 2022 6:40 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Innis partly morphs into human form, but the top of her head is still part mushroom, like a hat...

https://i.imgur.com/CaJtn4r.jpg

"Hrmm... might still need some work, but much better!"

"The oracle can be found straight north of here, in the swamps. You needn't have me burden you any longer, but you all risked helping me; so, please let me know if there's anything I can do in return. You're welcome to rest here and depart when you're ready."

OOC:

I'll probably fast forward us to the swamps and the oracle in one of my next posts, which will be the last scene of this game.

The Great Ivario

Jul 6, 2022 8:04 am

Jul 6, 2022 8:04 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Well, it's nice to see your real form, Innis." Ivario says with a smile. "You mentioned being a protection wizard. Is there any way you could give us some sort of defensive boost for our journey to come?"

OOC:

Maybe we can get an aspect or a boost with 1 invoke? Is there such a thing as a group aspect? If I have to, I can roll "create an advantage" to get help from Innis?

Jul 6, 2022 3:18 pm

Jul 6, 2022 3:18 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yes nice to see the real thee, and this mushroom on thine head is very fitting ! Would thou hast anything against those horrible bears ?

Last edited July 6, 2022 3:23 pm

Innis

Jul 7, 2022 6:54 am

Jul 7, 2022 6:54 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Innis

"Oh yes. That is my specialty, after all: protection spells."

Innis starts brewing another spell in her cauldron. This time a transparent glass sphere rises out of the soup and hovers over the cauldron (it's about the size of a grapefruit.)

https://i.imgur.com/DXBUXvn.png

Innis grabs the sphere and hands to Esther.

"Smash this hard into the ground and a magical shield will protect you all from ghostly spirits and the undead... and yes bears too!

Unfortunately when you do this, there's a chance the glass sphere may shatter."

OOC:

No need to roll I don't think, since you all earned this by helping her. A boost is just a temporary aspect that goes away after a scene. I'm thinking this would probably be just a normal aspect (that anyone in the group can invoke later.)

Let's say the glass sphere has 2 free invokes: the first time it starts to crack and the 2nd time it shatters completely. EDIT: Each usage only last one small scene.

OOC:

What does everyone do? Travel north?

[ +- ] Aspects

Jul 7, 2022 2:51 pm

Jul 7, 2022 2:51 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand gives a big smile

That is so kind of you, I am ready to go and fetch this wizard! Let's go North already! It was so nice to meet you Innis.

The Great Ivario

Jul 7, 2022 11:01 pm

Jul 7, 2022 11:01 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

"Yes, thank you, Innis. This will come in handy!" Ivario says as he gets ready to head out again.

"I'm right behind you, Beartrand. Let's go save the village." He pats Beartrand on his shoulder.

Jul 9, 2022 5:01 am

Jul 9, 2022 5:01 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

After a long trek northward, it is starting to get late: the twilight sky can be seen between the trees, and the group observes magestic animals along the way...

https://i.imgur.com/nqlRAt4.jpg

As night rolls in, the forest starts getting darker, little houses can be found built into forest trees...

https://i.imgur.com/10LMEXR.jpg

Eventually everyone makes it to the swamps.

A very large turtle (about the size of a rowboat) swims to the shore of the swamp and waits next to a wooden sign.

https://i.imgur.com/xZ27Iia.png

The sign reads: "Ride on back of turtle, will take you to oracle, at your own risk, beware of deadly spirits."

https://i.imgur.com/U1kfdhb.png

Spirits can be seen dancing above the surface of the murky swamp lake ahead.

https://i.imgur.com/GmhffiM.jpg

OOC:

I'm fast forwarding the travel stuff some. Perhaps if this setting were to ever be expanded, some of the observations could be explored more. Anyway, what does everyone do next?

Jul 9, 2022 11:19 am

Jul 9, 2022 11:19 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrabd laugh

Hahaha, spirits are not bears, and we have a protection against them. Let's hop on this charming turtle !

Then he hesitates a little

Dear sir Tutrle doest thou speak our language ?

The Great Ivario

Jul 9, 2022 4:53 pm

Jul 9, 2022 4:53 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivarion looks at the spirits on the water. "This should be easy. I talk to spirits all the time!" He steps forward to the edge of the lake. "Hello spirits! How are you doing this evening?"

Jul 11, 2022 5:52 am

Jul 11, 2022 5:52 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

The turtle does not speak, but slowly extends its large head, pointing toward the sign.

The spirits all stop momentarily and look at Ivario with a cold mean stare; they start slowly floating toward the group, but stop at the edge of the swamp lake.

You notice any living plants that come into contact with the blue translucent spirits wither and die as the spirits pass by them...

https://i.imgur.com/WfdFYIX.jpg

OOC:

@YullyBear I'm getting a kick out of the 'old English' talk :-)

@All What's next?

Jul 11, 2022 10:46 am

Jul 11, 2022 10:46 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

So thou dost understand but cannot speak, we are grateful to thee noble Turtle and accept thine terms.

He goes toward the turtle

We better activate the protection since all of them have answered the summon of "the Great Ivario" and don't seem very happy at us.

OOC:

Personally I think it is too bad english language dropped the second person of the singular; although technically it is still in used in church when talking about God

The Great Ivario

Jul 11, 2022 11:04 am

Jul 11, 2022 11:04 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario looks at the angry spirits. "Oh, they don't seem to be in the mood to talk. Sorry about that." He says to Beartrand. "But this gives me an idea. I will distract the spirits while you go and talk to the oracle. That way you will be safe!"

He walks way from the turtle, keeping a few meters away from the lake, to lure the spirits to him.

Jul 12, 2022 5:42 am

Jul 12, 2022 5:42 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Some of the spirits gravitate toward Ivario...

Yarbi approaches Beartrand: "I'm with you. As I'm the one to be delivered."

"How do we activate the protection sphere again?"

Jul 12, 2022 10:42 am

Jul 12, 2022 10:42 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario come with us, only some of the spirit are following you, it will be better to have everyone. Innis told you how to use the protection ?

The Great Ivario

Jul 12, 2022 11:18 am

Jul 12, 2022 11:18 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Noticing that his tactic is indeed not working as well as he had hoped, Ivario joins the others. "Yes, you are probably right." He says as he hops onto the turtle. "Innis said we have to smash the orb on the ground to activate the spell. Try it!" He smiles and hands Beartrand the orb. "Better not do it on the turtle. He might get angry."

OOC:

I don't know who Innis gave the orb to.

Jul 12, 2022 11:48 am

Jul 12, 2022 11:48 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand ask the animal

Great Turtle wouldst thou allow us to smash the orb on thine back in order to be protected from the ghosts ?

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Jul 13, 2022 4:38 am

Jul 13, 2022 4:38 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

The turtle extends it's neck toward a hard rock protruding from swamp, near the edge of the lake...

OOC:

Innis gave the sphere to Esther; Esther could hand it over; also, Ok if either of you want to take some control of one of the NPCs.

Jul 13, 2022 4:23 pm

Jul 13, 2022 4:23 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Thou whilst us to break this globe on this lonely rock ?

Jul 15, 2022 6:12 am

Jul 15, 2022 6:12 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Esther steps forward, "Yep! I think that's exactly what the turtle is suggesting."

She removes the sphere from her pack and smashes it hard against the rock.

https://i.imgur.com/Vk5Fbnf.jpg

A magical protective dome envelopes everyone in the group, including the turtle.

"We should be safe now... I hope."

https://i.imgur.com/fTwX7of.gif

The sphere is cracked, but not completely shattered. She picks it back up and puts it back into her pack.

Esther steps onto the turtle's back...

Jul 15, 2022 7:01 am

Jul 15, 2022 7:01 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand follows Esther.

The Great Ivario

Jul 15, 2022 7:36 am

Jul 15, 2022 7:36 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario, already standing on the turtle, helps the others onto it by offering a hand.
A strange tingle travels up his spine as the force field of the orb passes through his body. He shivers, then kneels down and pats the turtle's head gently. "Alright, it's your turn, buddy"

Jul 16, 2022 8:41 am

Jul 16, 2022 8:41 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Due to the remarkable size of the turtle, the entire party is able to just fit on its back. The turtle gently and quietly rows it's large turtle legs through the swamp water, carrying everyone along.

The floating spirits seem oddly welcoming and inviting (and yet you all understand that they quite deadly to the touch in reality.) The protective magical dome gently pushes them away, keeping them at a distance.

Eventually the turtle swims up onto a very small island with nearly nothing on it... save for a small tree, and a small snail sitting under it.

https://i.imgur.com/STFynaN.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z2m6gJV.jpg

Jul 16, 2022 12:53 pm

Jul 16, 2022 12:53 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand smiling get out from the turtle back.

Thank ye noble turtle to fair us well in this treacherous swamp.

He goes toward the snail

Greeting to thee snail, would you know where a powerful seer and mage lives on this island?

The Great Ivario

Jul 16, 2022 2:35 pm

Jul 16, 2022 2:35 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario nods, letting Beartrand do the talking.

Snail

Jul 17, 2022 11:26 pm

Jul 17, 2022 11:26 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

The turtle stretches out its neck as if to say "You're welcome." At first, the snail just sits still and stares. Then the turtle starts to climb up the island toward the snail, rubbing its head against Yarbi, the rabbit, on its way up (for some reason.)

The turtle stops right next to the snail.

Remarkably, the snail starts to levitate off the ground, hovering in mid-air! The little snail floats off to one side and then lands on the turtle's back.

But the snail appears to remain silent and does not seem to say anything.

Suddendly Yarbi speaks up, "Yes yes, greetings to you too! Yes we have come a long way, indeed, thank you. My name is Yarbi. My friend Beartrand here can answer your question and explain why we're here... ". Yarbi looks to Beartrand, "I think she's trying to answer your question with a question."

Snail

Jul 18, 2022 6:33 am

Jul 18, 2022 6:33 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Beartrand shakes his head at Yarbi with a look o surprise.

What are thou saying Yabi, I do not hear anything except thy voice.

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The Great Ivario

Jul 18, 2022 6:57 am

Jul 18, 2022 6:57 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Ivario looks around, trying to figure out what's happening.

OOC:

I don't have any action I want to do right now. So, just waiting.

Yarbi

Jul 18, 2022 7:36 am

Jul 18, 2022 7:36 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi

Yarbi has a look of utter confusion, "You mean, you don't hear that voice? I thought it was the snail talking... Oh dear, maybe I really am going crazy this time."

"The voice is asking: 'why have we come here?' "

"Did you just see the snail float in the air? Or was that just me?"

Jul 18, 2022 6:57 pm

Jul 18, 2022 6:57 pm

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yesn I see the snail hovering, but I cannot hear him.

Yarbi

Jul 19, 2022 5:34 am

Jul 19, 2022 5:34 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

Yarbi

Yarbi realizes that only he can hear the snail. It's the reason the wise elders knew he had to be the one, the one delivered to the oracle. Maybe because the oracle only trust rabbits like they said? Or maybe because she can communicate well with them.

In any case...

"It's the oracle.", Yarbi says out loud.

Yarbi goes on to tell the story of their adventure, about the curse, and their quest.

"She agrees to help us lift the curse, in order restore balance to our village. She will now tell us how..."

OOC:

I'd say we can call the 'session' (one shot adventure) about here. Thus nearing the conclusion of 'The Delivery Quest.' I've really been enjoying playing with you both. @YullyBear @TheGenerator you are great players. Hopefully we've learned a bit about how to play Fate too!

The Great Ivario

Jul 19, 2022 6:46 am

Jul 19, 2022 6:46 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

I had a great time, Sean! Thanks for the introduction to FAE. I will definitely be playing this system again in the future.
@YullyBear was fun to play together :)

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Jul 19, 2022 8:55 am

Jul 19, 2022 8:55 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

I had a lot of fun with all of you as well, if you want to continue or begin a new campaign, I'm in.

Jul 19, 2022 9:33 am

Jul 19, 2022 9:33 am

[IC] The Delivery Quest, Part 3

OOC:

I would say yes, but I'm in enough games already atm. So I will pass (for now) ;)

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