continued from Deathtrap and After the Battle and Trading with Trolls 3


an odd group consisting of an Ogrekin carrying a body, a pixie, and two hooded figures, one with a bow, one with a crossbow, are talking to a burly man wirh a knobbery who os pointing at a sign that says
All weapons greater than a cubit plus a span must be checked or peacebonded

another couple of signs say
Anything that isn't nailed down is mine
Anything that I can pry up isn't nailed down
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He slips in with out much notice, nodding to Aemon as he passes.  He heads up stairs to see Spellgud, asking him about the cooking school spells.

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 2):

Anita, a guild member, asks if she can bring in Gordab as a guest. The need to speak to someone in authority.
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In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 3):

It would be a few minutes later that Reanna brings Virgilio in and shows him around, helping him with the paperwork of joining.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 3):

There is a small catperson in the corner having his ears scratched by a large half-ogre. They watch the new arrivals curiously.

"Thanks for the help, Reanna.  For all of the help, really, from back there on the road on."  He fingers the tin Guild tag.  "This is magical, isn't it?"

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 6):

"You are welcome. It possibly is magical, I would not be the one to ask though."

Dne follows Virgilio and Reanna in, but says little.  He wonders if there's any bird seed around.

Bird seed, or another adventure... his needs are small.

Ulo and Rafik slip in with Syvanus and others returning from the Hobgoblin area.  She is squinting, "Syvanus, who should I speak with about Duclear?"

Good Question, perhaps Camilla would be a good place to start. I'll take you there.

Marcus raised an eyebrow at the signs and made a mental note not to leave his bow laying about.
"That frost elf is a menace and I agree: we must not leave her about. I wonder if she somehow already influenced the healer. Manipulated him. If only he had understood the trouble she had caused."

Grohm'tahl followed Sylvanus and Ulo into the guild hall.  He dug into the neck of his armor and flipped out his shirt collar to show Aemon his rank badge as they entered. He has put a leather guard over the blade of his glaive, but that was as a courtesy rather than a requirement for him.

The burly half-orc smelled horrible after the encounter with the worm and he had been running on little sleep the last couple of days.  He wanted a bath, a beer and a bed, in that order.

"I am going to get cleaned up and retire to my quarters. Do you need anything from me before I do so?", Grohm asked his companions.

After turning in his sword, Jendrich takes a seat, happy for a chance to relax somewhere he feels safe.

Well, as safe as a sheltered man can feel when surrounded by so many strange (and often big) species. Although he tries to focus on his mug, the swordsman can't help glancing around at all the foreign faces surrounding him.

In reply to Jendrich (msg # 13):

the guild frontman peacebonds or collects weapons and hands out chits; ranking guild members and those with the No hassles perk enter freely.

for $1, you can get a clean spell cast on you on the upper level, but  bath is always better.
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"Thank you."  She smiles a piranha's smile, which is not at all endearing, and follows Syvanus.

In reply to Ulo (msg # 15):

After checking in the crossbow, Anita takes Gordan and his cargo upstairs to Camilla's office in search of meteoric iron manacles. The sight of the trolls smile unnerves her.

Dne Utrare chicken-struts up to Grohm'Tahl.  In a sinister voice of mystery he says, "Man, you smell like I feel."

The half-orc looked at the bird-like being with a bit of annoyance. He scowled a bit but stopped and took a breath.

"My problem will be resolved soon.  Hopefully yours will too. Be well.", he said and went off to go upstairs.  A cleaning spell for him and his equipment would be well worth the cost this time.
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"Did I hear someone mention baths?  I'd very much welcome several gallons of hottish water and a bowl of soap."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 19):

getting a hot bath costs $2 and is otherwise considered to be part of Cost of Living, as meals (excepting the daily stale bread, gruel, and hot brown from the guild) only sleeping or eating in the lower guild hall is living at Status-2; (base perk of 1 point) having a status 0 room costs full CoL.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 16):

on the second floor, you are greeted by Bellarius, Camilla's secretary.
he pulls out several near empty cheets that seem to have your badge numbers names, and a line about your profession, although with the detail that you were hired by Maddo.
"I see your party is smaller. Did your mission go well?"

In reply to Bellarius (msg # 21):

"None were lost in action. We did find an individual we need to constrain in cold iron manacles, and another half-ogre musician who assisted us though."

Syvanus also addresses Bellarius, Troll Mage Ulo also wishes to speak with Camilla about some unspeakable things the guild may have taken part in.

On presumption that a Status 0 room includes a bed, and since I have coin at the moment, I'll pay ahead.  COL $150/mo?  Plus a couple for a bath, and a meal that isn't common room food?

I'm also still a little banged up (1 HP) from the bandit camp; is there a healer offering service?

OOC:  Per week.

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 24):

Col is $150 per week at status 0, and includes regular meals and baths and such.
there is a (non clerical) healer you can see.

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 23):

"I shall inform her... first let me present the members of this group... and we don't  provide manacles here, but Ashbury's might have them."

In reply to Bellarius (msg # 27):

"For hire? That would be most suitable."

Dne asks Virgilio if anyone in their party has manacles.  They sound like a good idea.
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"Well, D'ne, there's the set I had when we met.  I think Reanna has those -- anyone with any kind of magery would be loathe to even carry them in a backpack, I think."  He shudders.

"But yes, sky iron manacles chained to a framework and headgear including a scold's bridle.  I can still taste it.  Extremely difficult to cast when it's on, I think most would find it impossible."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 30):

"This particular subject has Fey powers we would like to negate. Would they do that to?"

"I fear I'm not very knowledgeable about the fey folk and their ways; I've just come from being a research apprentice.  Ask me about arcane writings, and I'm your man -- but I can tell you anyone who uses mana the same way a mage does would be severely distressed by them.

"Oh, it occurs to me, Reanna likely sold them quite recently, but she would probably tell you to whom."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 32):

OOC: We handled the sales a bit indirectly. Were they sold? Are they cold iron, or something else?

Marcus rolled his eyes in exasperation.
What did it take to contain the evil faerie?
"The fey Anita is talking about is a threat. Normally we would just kill her, but she may have information that we need. And we must make sure she is not getting the better on us. We need to contain her powers."
"Who can help us... for real?"

OOC:  No, because they were never listed on the GM's loot listings, so I forgot about them.  They are meteoric iron.

Basic shackles are $200, meteoric (basic) shackles are $4,000, specially designed "anti-wizarding" shackles are probably twice the regular price.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 35):

So we still have them...and a chance to make money hiring them out before selling them! Nice...$20 per day hire rate?

OOC:  That's not a bad rate, better thana 10% rental fee and a deposit.  We could get $2,400 for a sale, so I'd recommend at least a "you break it, you bought it" agreement.  Of course depending on the size of the fae, they might not be the right fit.

OOC: Presuming it matters, Virgilio is and even six feet tall and weighs 138 lbs in his skivvies.  I'd expect this kind of getup to be adjustable, at least to some extent, however.  I can't readily picture this abomination being made specially for Virgilio, after the Mage Guild decided he was better kept under lock and key.  More likely it was originally created to render wizards helpless for trial, or after conviction for transport to execution.

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 38):

Assuming it is somewhere present, Anita will ask to try it on the Winter Elf prisoner for size...

Dne approaches Marcus.  “What sort of help are you looking for?” He asks from underneath the cold comfort of his weird-looking bird mask.  “Do you consider lightning bolts cast from above to be helpful?”

"What is my kin bound here for?  What have they done?" Asks thin, small warrior with pale skin and ash grey hair.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 41):

"She was gathering up extremists and having them try to get rid of any get of mixed heritage..."

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 40):

Marcus looked at the ine who had just spoken to him.
"I doubt lightning bolts are useful in keeping a possible informant contained."
"Question her without threat of her using her powers."
"That is what we are looking for."

Marcus had quite obviously missed that the people present had a solution.
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"Oh.  Well, clearly they've done something wrong as they've been beaten and captured."

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 44):

"Defeated, yes. Costing many lives. We would like to avoid that happening again."

"Very good cousin.  Defeated but proven your strength."

Dilandua then answers Anita, "Reanna has the witch-locks we took off of Virgilio.  They should fit your captive."

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 46):

"For the rate of $140 per week or part thereof, you are welcome to borrow them. Cash up front, at the start of the week, assuming you are a guild member, so I know where I can find you if you get any funny ideas "

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 47):

"Let me ask my group if we have cash. All I have right now is the $60 medallion they used to identify themselves."

Any other members cashed up now?

"I'll be happy to front you the seven silver in exchange for first right of purchase of belongings of theirs," the small warrior says flatly.

"As one who was recently held in those locks because of who and what I am..."  Virgilio has the look of one making the decision what to say even as he speaks.

"I might lend you the coin.  This seems a much more proper use of these bonds than what I was subjected to -- though I'm sure your captive would disagree.  I had never any intention of harming anyone, though.

"Let us say, I will pay the seven francs for up to a week's use, and you may owe me nine francs, to be paid when you can, but within a quarter year at most.

"Obviously, if the restraints are damaged while in your care, your group will be responsible for repair cost or reimbursement for the value we would have received for their sale -- which I understand to have been 120 francs.

Dilandua has made a different offer, which might be more advantageous to you -- or it might not, depending what you learn and obtain from it."

Having introduced Ulo, Syvanus says he will return shortly and slips away to see about spells with Spelllgud.

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 50):

the captive is visibly wearing bronze elven hauberk, which is worth quite a bit, and they checked her sword at the door.
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 52):

I am pretty sure we removed her arms and armour, but in that case we would have it with us. Happy to show it to any interested in purchasing it. Not wanting to rob her of everything but definitely remove her weapons and armour and sell them!

Syvanus will enquire as to cost.

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 54):

the armor is a hauberk, coverings arms torso and groin/upper thighs.

it is worth $6200 new due to being elven and bronze, sale price is 40% or $2480

In reply to Narrator (msg # 55):

And how heavy is it?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 55):

Anita would have Benito sell it for them normally, so how much would she ask from Dilandua?

"Has my cousin committed some crime worthy of having their property seized?  I ask before this gets too out of hand.  Or were they apprehended in the lawless bounds between city-states and thus the fairest of prey?"

Syvanus finds Spellgud and asks if he has some time to teach him some spells?

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 58):

"I am no lawyer, but inciting and orchestrating assault and attempted murder would fit that bill. We seek to restrain her to find out the details, but that is what we know so far. You were the one who asked for her stuff."

"No, I offered to lend you money, with no other guarantees than first right of purchase to their belongings.  For several reasons, one, Winter Court fights with laws as well as claws.  By making sure my cousin's belongings are all in one place, or as much as I can afford, and a place sympathetic to them, that minimizes the risk to follow Guildsmen should they pursue a legal redress.  Two, that is Winter Court battledress, it is not kit for peasants."

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 61):

"So you know of the laws of the Winter Court? Is this something that they sanction, or is she operating outside of them?"

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 62):

Dilandua, make a Faerie lore roll or Savoir Faire:Faerie court -2 roll

Dne keeps his eagle eyes peeled for a group of adventurers who are up for some hack-hack kill-kill.  This legal stuff is way out of his league.

In reply to Syvanus (msg # 59):

pm me for our usual set of rollsDne may find some luck traveling underground wih the troll merchants

He works with Spellgud

Jendrich was leaning toward the discussion, curious by the suggestion of blocking powers. Until he hears about the risk of angering fairies, at least. That details makes him straighten up, and give a few worried glances about.

"The Winter Court is not so very straight forward as to 'sanction' or 'not sanction'.  Rather what's important is who owes whom, how much and most importantly, 'did their actions upset anyone more powerful than themself'.  No, what I mean by 'fighting with laws', is just that.  If it's not legal to seize their goods now over what they have done in Northport, presuming this action took place in Northport, and they live through whatever you do next, they will come for you later.  If doing so by petitioning the Haderuem is easy and satisfying, they will first do it that way.  Then once the Hadereum has taken its pound of flesh, or not as it might be, then they'll go after you personally."

Dilandua slowly smiles.  The smile does not reach their eyes.

"I'm simply angling to place them in my debt and reduce the blood animosity towards the Guild in one action."



OOC:  19:04, Today: Dilandua rolled 11 using 3d6.  Savoir-Faire (Fairie Court) 8 (skill 10 -2).
So unfortunate.

Virgilio listens carefully to Dilandua.

"I, on the other hand, was completely ignorant of all those subtleties, and merely sought to aid Guild members while making a very small profit.

"Based on what I have heard, I withdraw my offer.  Matters such as this are beyond my grasp."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 69):

"You make a strong case for execution..."

Rosewood had stayed out the way and hide while in the guild.  With his first friend gone he not sure what he really doing.  He is still very unsure how much he can trust Anita Drake.  But decides to help her anyway.  He thinks over what the shadow elf says and used his knowledge of fay to judge what she saying and how much you can trust her words.

Then passes it onto Anita.

OOC:
22:26, Today: Rosewood rolled 6 using 3d6.  Hidden Lore: Faerie TN 13.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 71):

OOC: Just a summary of who is in the Guild right now.

Anita's Group (125 point group)
Anita (Thief)
Rosewood (Fey warrior/scout)
Gordab (NPC muscle Bard)
Marcus (Archer)

Reanna Group (250 point group, back from mage guild job)
Reanna (Guild Thief)
Virgilio (ex-mage guild prisoner)
Dne (Combat mage)
Dilandua (Assassin?)
Alice (NPC? Cleric)

Return from trolls? (250 pnt Group)
Syvanus (Archer)
Grohm'Tahl (Brute)
Jendrich (Swordsman)
Ulo (Troll mage)

Other Characters
Tommy 250 pnt thief

Options I can create at short notice if needed.
Necromancer 250 pnt cleric
Storm Cleric 250 point cleric

Are we looking at rebuilding any groups? If so, now is a good chance to do so...

OOC:  Swashbuckler/Martial Artist... but yes, "Assassin" is the vibe I'm going for, however, officially the title is "Messenger for the Twilight House".  ;)

Msg 66 is getting lost in the flurry of messages

OOC:  I also recommend Narrator scroll up to msg# 71 if he missed it.
Rosewood might end up with something important to say!

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 71):

you realize that while the frost elf already despises you, there is nothing to gain from actually placing her in irons, but offering to remove them from sight could place ger in a position of debt; taking her to be comelled to speak the truth may garner information; turning her over to Dilandua after NOT placing her in irons might move things along in a way that keeps her from acting against her.


[private to Syvanus; you have learned Test Food and Decay]

Rosewood passes the information on to Anita Drake.

The Pixie really does feel he knows what best and makes it clear what they do with elf is up to the others.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 77):

"Camilla will see you now, on behalf of Maddo."
He looks over at Dilandua and quickly draws a slim silvery gray ledgerfro.his desk and opens it to a page marked with a ribbon.
"I believe it is advisable that you also enter for this meeting."


the rest of you eat, preen, replenish equipment, and make ready for your next gig.

a heavily armored member of the deep guard approaches the former members of the troll trading brigade.

"Rush is looking to form up again  in the morning, over at the Ropemaker's guild. We could use a few others, including another mage to replace Grimaldi  and another laborer. We already have Strong Clair and Lifty."

I may be able to join you as well.


After a rest, he heads back over to Spelguds stall.
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In reply to Syvanus (msg # 80):

Overhearing something potentially useful, the cat in the corner with a large half-ogre friend approaches.

"I am no mage, but my friend has considerable strength. We could use some work."

In reply to Bellarius (msg # 78):

"Thank you Rosewood, and Bellarious. Dilandua, would you be willing to take custody of her?"

"If custody is necessary, I will do so.  It might be best if we await until they awaken to transfer custody, thus giving them the option of refusal.  They may prefer to remain in a hostile environment, rather than accept another's responsibility for their good behavior. Regardless, I will certainly join you on behalf of Winter to convey truthfully what takes place, lest my cousin chose to blacken the Guild's reputation with slander later."

The pale elf has stopped fake smiling and just looks blankly neutral.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 83):

"Thank you. Let's see Camilla then."

She leads her group up to see Camilla.

Virgilio speaks, to whomever is nearby.  "I find myself in a rather odd position -- I have little to offer a group of adventurers, but would prefer not to simply laze around the city waiting for my money or my luck to run out.

"One thing adventurers might find useful is a spell I know that prevents getting lost, as well as a couple ways to test if there is magic about.  Other than that, I can make lights, create and extinguish fires, and create water.  And I've recently learned to use a crossbow."

There is always the troll trip, may not get rich, but never boring either.

Jendrich raises his mug to Virgilio. "If your spells are any help in avoiding giant spellcasting golems, they'll be more than welcomed. I'll join for the return trip as well, of course."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 85):

"Sounds purrrrfect. If you will accept us as well, when do we leave? Oh, wait, we have not discussed wages. Are there fish underground we can catch?"
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Grohm'Tahl came back downstairs after a cleaning spell and a bath.  Unencumbered by the armor and gear that he left locked in his room, he wore only his normal clothes and a throwing axe on his belt. Enjoying the feeling of lightness, he went to find a tankard of beer and a good meal.

He stopped short upon seeing Darg and listened as he passed on his message.

"Did Rush mention how much he was paying by any chance?", Grohm asked.

The tall, thin mage raises an eyebrow.

"I don't know how I could be of any help there, aside from pretty basic utility aid.  Like I said, water, fire, and light, and not getting lost.  I don't really know anything about golems."

Rosewood not sure what going on with talk of adventures and spells.  He decided to stay close to Anita.

However he does turn to Virgilio Hohlfeld and says.
I have some advanced light based spell.  I like to learn some Fire and water spells if possible.
I understand that is a thing people do in the guild.  Swap spells?

OOC:
If you learn spells of another player do you still need spend Exp point.  Thought I just check.
Also:-

Anita Drake:

OOC: Just a summary of who is in the Guild right now.

Rosewood (Fey warrior/scout)

Are we looking at rebuilding any groups? If so, now is a good chance to do so...

The idea of calling Rosewood a warrior has left me shaking with laugh and Rosewood shaking with fear.
That made my day Anita.

"Rush is willing to pay $200 a head for fighters and casters, $75 for laborers."

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 91):

Camilla greets Rosewood, Anita, Gordab, Marcus and Dilandua.  is your prisoner bound?
"Welcome back. I see we are missing Leroy, is he well?"

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 92):

"Fair enough.  Who is the customer?  Hobs or trolls?", Grohm asked, wondering if he should go shopping for some trade goods to being along.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 91):

"In principle, I like that idea, but in practice, I don't believe I'm ready to learn more spells at present.  Not to mention that bad things usually happen if I miscast a spell; I'd be more confident learning from someone with experience at teaching."

OOC: no CP to spare at present.

In reply to Camilla (msg # 93):

If Dilandua has taken custody, then wether she is bound is up to her. But if Anita has custody, she will be bound.

I think Anita can remember more of what happened to LeRoy than I, the player. Didn't he go to get healing? Anita will tell Camilla what she knows.

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 92):

"What about scouts? Brunhilda, $75 for labourer work ok for you?"

In reply to Tommy (msg # 97):

"I am happy to get paid if we are working together."

In reply to Brunhilda (msg # 98):

Reanna will look for someone who might know of Malga'Mar to read the Latin books, documents and letter.

"That is an intelligent choice to begin the proceedings under."

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 100):

"Who is this prisoner? MAddo and Hypattia spoke of human bullies that tried to burn them out.  I am interested in hearing what transpired."
Bellarius, sits beside her, ready to scribe., but leans in to whisper something, and exits




Meanwhile, those looking to trade will be bringing goods that the Trolls find appealing, but primarily, the goods that they asked for from the hobgoblins; cloth, wood, and hemp, along with any sort of meets from the surface.


Bellarius approaches Ullo and Rafik.
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OOC - Please review Msg 80

Ülo sees someone approaching from out of the room Syvanus indicated Camaila held meetings, "I am Ülo of the Western Reaches, I speak for the dead of my tribe as well as Elder Angrid of the Eastern Reaches.  I am here to speak with a leader of your group that did not profit from the slaughter of my people."

Dne asks around about how to get to the Ropemaker’s Guild, as he intends to join the new group.

In reply to Camilla (msg # 101):

Anita will describe the whole affair, starting with the treatment of those that hired them, the purist attacks and the response.

Rosewood will sit on Anita Drake and listen.  Rosewood seems to have decide as Leroy du Lac not around any more Anita is taking his role.

In reply to Camilla (msg # 101):

Grohm will pick up a couple gallons of honey since it was well received, a cask of mead too, and about 20 lbs of assorted smoked meats, up to $100 total or any weight limit imposed.  I thought buying fresh meat but I don't know how long it would take to get down to the trolls before it goes bad.  He also picked a couple of personal items for the trip.

Grohm will invest another $200 with Rush for him to purchase trade goods for the venture.
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In reply to Ulo (msg # 103):

"This is indeed problematic. I  will have to consult the records of the transactions that occurred regarding your situation and will return to you with some options... Rafik, how did your trip with Master Brodakin go? No one has checked in with us since the return."
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In reply to Grohm'Tahl (msg # 107):

The Deepguardsman encourages all of you to join him at the Ropemaker's guild in the morning; he passes on your purchases and investments to Rush. He also gives directions to Dne.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 106):

"I see Anita. This wo.an you have bound is responsible for motivating the purist gang to attack your patrons, and you have eliminated them and brought her here for questioning. if she is to be questioned, I would suggest removal of the bridle at the very least, and if I had been made to wear suh a thing, I would be very hostile."

Rosewood speaks up.

With my fairy skills and magic I got into the HQ of the purist gang.  I did misunderstand what she was at first.  But I saw her first hand pretended she was a pure human female and using her charm get the male purist to attack your people.

OOC:
Post subject to player memory begin right? If not forget the post.

In reply to Darg Wharten (msg # 109):

Tommy is waiting to hear how much he will be offered as a scout, or should he sign on as a warrior?

Virgilio comes over to Tommy.

"I've heard about folk like you, but I haven't ever met one.  I'm Virgilio."  He smiles, and offers a handshake.

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 113):

"Tommy. And this is my frrriend Brrrunhilda."

He extends a paw and shakes the mages hand firmly.
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"Pleased to meet you, Brunhilda!  I presume the two of you are looking for work, like most folks seem to be here at the Guild."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 115):

"Hi. Yes, want work. Sick of fish, sorry Tommy, you have been generous, but you only catch fish."

She scratches behind his ears, and seems to care little.

In reply to Brunhilda (msg # 116):

Tomy purrs...."But fish are so nice...ah yes. We are looking for work though."

Dne makes certain that he arrives at the Ropemaker’s Guild bright and early.  He has little interest in a sedentary lifestyle.

"I'll admit, I like fish, especially cooked certain ways, but I will concede that anything, no matter how tasty, will get old after a while.

"I came in with Reanna, Dilandua, and Dne," he nods in their direction, "but I don't know that I can really offer anything for the kind of work they do.  I'm a wizard - well, more of a former apprentice.  I just got out of a bad situation, thanks to them.  I know a few fire spells, a couple water, some light, and some that keep me from getting lost.  I fight, when I must, with my staff or a crossbow.

"Perhaps we could try to find something together?"

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 119):

"I do like the sound of that. But they still have not said how much they will pay me, since I am neither warrior nor labourer."

"Not a warrior, but not a laborer -- and not magically inclined or trained, I guess, or you'd say so.  I think I get your drift.  You at least know your way around a knife, sword, sling, bow or crossbow, I'd hope?  And Brunhilda here, she's somewhat intimidating just by her size.  She could be deadly even with just a club or staff.

"I've always heard there are extensive ruins beneath Northport, left from Roman times.  If we can find one or two who fight well, perhaps we could go there on our own and see what we can find, and then split up what we find instead of working for a wage.  It might pay better than wages -- or it might not, of course, but as Guild members here, we at least have the common room to sleep in and one meal a day."

In reply to Tommy (msg # 120):

"Dunno what Rush is offering for folks neither worker,mage or blade. come to the Hobgoblins place and he can sort it.


All aboard for underground go to Trading with Trolls 4

In reply to Bellarius (msg # 108):

"Trip good, met foes, metal man, found hemp growers"

In reply to Rafik (msg # 123):

Rafik and Ulo continue in

Troll trouble

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 121):

Virgilio spots a largish and familiar figure at one of the tables, sitting with a small wiry old man.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 111):

"Thank you Rosewood.  I appreciate the information.  Whatever was troubling my clients seems much more involved than originally anticipated. How many were in this gang of bullies?"

In reply to Camilla (msg # 126):

Anita will do some quick maths in her head and tell that number to Camilla.

"Problem is, we think that may not include the organisers. That is why we want to question the prisoner."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 127):

Who actually had the scrolls and documents to be translated from Latin? I would say Virgilio at this point, because he was the one who knew the translator...

OOC:  Dilandua returned with the scrolls and spellbooks, but would have turned them over to whomever was prepared to further deal with them now that the books unlocked and scrolls freed from the ensorcelled scrollcase.

I volunteer Virgilio.

Virgilio walks over to the huge figure with the very strange eyes, clears his throat, and tries his best to bring his somewhat disturbing voice under control.

"Malga'Mar!  I'd recognize you anywhere, though you probably don't know me -- I hadn't been apprenticed yet when you left the College.

"I've left too, now, through unfortunate circumstance, but I was hoping to see you.  My friends have found some documents written in Latin, and the only ones we were sure of being able to read them are some priests -- until I remembered your legendary way with languages.

"Have you perhaps studied Latin?  And do you have the time to do some translation work for my friends?  I'm sure they'd pay the going rate."  He indicates Reanna (already disappearing up the stairs behind Ulo) and Dilandua.

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 130):

"I tell you Malga'Mar, I k ew we would find work again!We were running low..."

In reply to Walter Goldman (msg # 131):

The ogrekin looks sadly at his friend
"Little man,this might be an 'I' job,not a 'We' job. Etiem Loquor latine. Yes, I  speak Latin."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 127):

" Then we can put her to the questioning by compelling Truth, although she would need to have the bridle removed!"

Rosewood just sits and listens at the moment.

In reply to Camilla (msg # 133):

"Happy to do that."

Let's proceed with that plan.

In reply to Malga'Mar (msg # 132):

"Very good."  He brings out the documents that need translation.

"I believe we'd best start with just an excerpt from each, to determine if they're worth paying for full translations -- but for planning purposes, how long do you think it would take you to translate these completely?"

He looks around for Dilandua, and waves them over.  "Dilandua, this is Malga'Mar -- Malag'Mar, this is Dilandua, a courier.

"I may be joining a group going into the Undercity tomorrow, if they'll hire me.  Dilandua is a member of our group, along with Reanna who just went upstairs, and Dne in the bird mask.  Any of them can decide whether full translation of a certain document is warranted."  He turns to Dilandua.  "If I'm away with Tommy and Brunhilda, do what seems best with these."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 136):

Dilandua went upstairs...

The Ogre cracks his tattooed knuckles as his odd triangular pupils rotate
"This looks to be a spell...rhat requires concentration on a location... it is a movement spell... I  think this is a scroll of Teleportation, but thelocation...is fixed?"

In reply to Malga'Mar (msg # 137):

Reanna returned from downstairs and noted Virgilio talking to a big stranger with the scrolls. She introduced herself and asked about the scrolls.
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"Reanna, this is Malga'Mar, and his friend Walter.  Gentlemen, this is Reanna, leader of the group I mentioned.  Malga'Mar is working on excerpting each document so we can see which are worth full translations and how long they are likely to require, and has agreed in principle to work for the going rate.

"Just as you were coming down the stairs, he preliminarily concluded that this first one is a Movement spell, some kind of one-destination teleport?"  He carefully takes the piece and lays it face down to one side.

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 139):

"Pleased to meet you. Do you know the destination?"

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 140):

"It seems tobe focused on 'meditation the first' which I believe to be a formal garden in the Mageguild..."

"So, a 'take me home' for a Guild mage.  I can see some utility for certain things, especially if the caster can take others with.

"What's the next one?"

In reply to Malga'Mar (msg # 141):

"So a return to base spell. Could be useful, but probably best sold...the other documents?"

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 143):

"Much easier- This one is a scroll of Instant Restoration and the other is Neutralize Poison."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 135):

with the bridle removed, the captive elf takes on as imposing and dignified a pose as is possible while manacled. she looks to be developing welts near where the iron touches her skin.
"How dare you!Un bind me this instant!"

Rosewood just cannot help himself.

Did your mum not tell you fay should not play with humans.  They smell, taste bad if you eat them and some can bite you with iron jaws.  Going around and upsetting humans never ends well for our kind.  It will come back to bite you on the bumb.

Rosewood flaps his wings.

I would answer the questions they have for you.  Unless you want one of them to put an iron thing round your neck?
Rosewood point to the manacled.  I really would not put it past them to try that on you.

He then looks over to Camilla and Anita Drake with a nod.
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In reply to Malga'Mar (msg # 144):

"Very nice. Who can use them though?"

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 146):

"You deserve to be executed, not set free. But Dilandua here has asked that we remove these. Let's see if she was right. Who are you working with or for in inciting violence against part get such as ourselves? And why? To what end?"

"The short lived ones always have no sense of timing.  Before you answer anything, do you agree to surrender yourself to my custody and parole in good name and good behavior?  If so we can remove those iron shackles.  I am Dilandua, messenger of the Twilight House and I stand to bear witness of these proceedings for both kith and kin, should Winter need witness."

Rosewood glares at the shadow elf.
Says something under his breath that only Anita Drake would be able to hear then keeps quite for rest of the interrogation.

.
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In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 147):

"Anyone can use the last two, but you need be a mage gor the other.  I will take my fee."

In reply to Malga'Mar (msg # 151):

"Of course. Do you know who might want to buy the teleportation scroll? How much is your fee, by the way. We did not discuss that did we?"

OOC:  And Virgilio, Reanna, don't forget the spellbooks.

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 152):

"I'll take a silver for the translations. I  think Aelmer, Spielgud's apprentice would be likely to purchase those items."
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In reply to Dilandua (msg # 149):

"Yes, by Winter's Queen. Just get these damned things off of me!"

In reply to Malga'Mar (msg # 154):

"The healing scrolls I think we would keep, though thier price would be great to know. What about these spellbooks?"

Silver is $20, right?

Dialndua moves over behind the Winter Fae and begins removing them, "What shall they call you, cousin?"

Rosewood sits and studies the two elves.  Realizing he has something to learn from them which could be useful later.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 157):

"As if they had the right to address me at all!
They may address me as Maudwyn, as I was called by the men they have killed.
How may I call you, my cousin?"

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 156):

common spellbooks are worth about $50-400 depending on the spells within; these are worth (by language limitation and trackability around $150.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 160):

Can he list the spells within?

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 161):

that would cost extra

In reply to Narrator (msg # 162):

Would it increase our asking price?

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 163):

the spells within are the following:

seek magic, detect magic, magesight,
light, continual light, colors,dye,
ignite fire, create fire, shape fire, fireball,
seek water, seek air, seek earth, seeker, trace
magelock, simple illusion, mystic mark
foolishness,daze, sleep, dreamsending,
counterspell. dispell magic

In reply to Narrator (msg # 164):

Cool. Of we were to hire them out to mages to learn spells, how much could we expect to earn from them?

"Some of those are on my short list to learn soon.  The Seek spells, Dispel Magic, and Fireball, specifically.  I'm not ready to learn more spells just now, but I hope to be soon.

"Then again, I've heard the Guild here has a spell teacher; we might be ahead to sell the book, since we can simply pay the teacher when we're ready."

"I am Dilandua, messenger of the Twilight House, however the Twilight House has no stake in this matter.  Personally, I am willing to bear witness for you and Winter, as well as the Adventurer's Guild."

A small fairy flies very quickly over to Reanna Draegan.  Drops down to land near the book.
Books, books.  Oh I love books.  They real here.  Oh that the best.
The fairy then looks up at Reanna.
I am interested in buy the books.  You like shinny round or roundish coins right?
I could start my own library and magic books are the best.  But I must get back to my friends.

Then the fairy is off back to watch the two dark elves talk.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 168):

As the fairy flies off, Reanna thanks the half ogre and asks him how much she owes him.

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 169):
You would need to talk to Spielgud about that.  Malga'Mar asks for 2 more silver coins.

"Thanks for the help, Malga'Mar.  I remember at the Academy folks saying you were one of the good ones.  Seems like they were right."

He turns to Reanna.

"I believe I'm going to go with Tommy there," he points to the black catfolk sitting with his ogrekin companion, "in the morning to see about signing on with an underground caravan.  Not sure they'll want me, if not, I'll be back here sometime tomorrow.  If I sign on with them, it'll be a couple days, I think -- can't imagine anywhere under the city could take longer than that just to get to."

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 167):

"Winter will have its due, espfrom that outcast pixie associating with these byproducts of miscegentation- nixies, nymphs, satyrs and other creatures of the Summer court.. and even an ogre of Winter... all sullied with the blood of mankind!  It is unnatural and foul that there be these mortal changelings in this world!"

In reply to Narrator (msg # 170):

Just to be sure, $60 total?

Rosewood digs back into his mind to his books and law of Frost elves in them.  Trying to work out how much human blood the average Frost elf most likely has in them.  Also the name of a great Frost elf hero of the winder court that took a human as lover (and loved them) and had children with them.

OOC:
00:45, Today: Rosewood rolled 11 using 3d6.  Hidden Lore: Faerie TN14 Forst elf blood.
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Yes cousin, Winter always comes," the slight leather clad pale elf actually seems to genuinely smile, then turns to Anita the blank look returning, "You had questions you wished to pose to Maudwyn before deciding what else you wished to do?"

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 175):

"Yes. I wanted to know who she was working with, and what their intentions were. Is it just random murders, mindlessly doing the work of demons, or something else? She does not strike me as such a fool, but I could be mistaken..."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 176):

"Only a foolish mortal would deal with such things."

Rosewood recalls that the Frost Prince's daughter had loved a mortal knight, but he died before anything came of their union.


Dilandua, make a faerie lore check at +2
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In reply to Maudwyn (msg # 177):

"Your actions align with those of demons, so the distinction may be blurred..."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 178):

"Do you doubt my word, you miserable mudblood?
 We of the Winter Court  do not dabble in diabolism or miscegentation!"

In reply to Maudwyn (msg # 179):

"It is not your word I doubt, but your gullibility. I am not sure you know who you really serve. Your actions align with the intent of demons, regardless of your intentions..."

Rosewood looks at Frost elf and asks.

Maudwyn your ageless.  You do not die of old age?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 180):

check your p's regarding these comments

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 180):

In my experience wirh persons I had to eject from quests, Those having dealt with demons were human or infernal in nature... I have never met an elf demonologist."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 180):

"What nonsense are you on about, quarterling? Pixie who was cast out of Summer, you know we are ageless. This is why the Summer Court's preoccupation with relations with mortals is so disgusting. "

So what threat are these half breeds and to you and the winter court.  To Frost elves.
Why do you fear them so much to leave the winter court and come to moral lands?

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 185):

"All of faerie ought be removed from mortal concerns, and not be muddied with their filth. Faerie ought be without mortal taint."

In reply to Maudwyn (msg # 186):

"Elves still die, as humans do. But you were muddied by mortal affairs more than most fey. You were using many of them, so you were just as involved as any get of the summer court. Would the winter court really approve or endorse your actions? Perhaps we should ask them?"
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OOC:  Dilandua has no Hidden Lore (Fairies), however they have an IQ of 10 and a Savoir-Faire (Fairie Court) of 10...
And remember Hidden Lore has no default.

11:27, Today: Dilandua rolled 10 using 3d6.  Fairy Lore?  +2 to the roll.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 188):

occ elves are ageless, it is not a pertinent part of the DF template as per Krom.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 189):

Oh, my bad. Something I guess half elves did not inherit?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 190):

half elves have longevity, again something from the larger templates abbreviated for DF

In reply to Narrator (msg # 191):

Ok, so character knowledge exceeded player knowledge. Modified post above to match.

Overhearing the conversation between the various folk near Dilandua (the only one of them he knows, though he can see one other elf and the pixie), Virgilio leans toward Tommy.

"I think it might be prudent of us to make ourselves scarce from here, so we can appear for tomorrow's work in a well rested state.  Are you and Brunhilda sleeping in the common room tonight, or do you have a room outside the Guild?  I'm undecided whether to seek an inn or save my coin."

In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 193):

Tommy and Brunhilda are no longer in this thread ..

OOC: there's an overlap, this is still the previous day (afternoon?), with the Trolls thread having picked up the following morning.

I don't understand what you and your friends hope to achieve?  Rosewood asked.  Apart from spending a large amount of time with the very thing that you hate.  All your really doing is ending up breathing the air that the humans breathe and getting covered in various bodily fluids that the human secrete.

The pixie pulled a face like he was going to throw up to stress what he was saying.
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In reply to Virgilio Hohlfeld (msg # 195):

Tommy is happy to spend the evening talking with Virgilio, but I don't want to role play it to much on a thread where there is other stuff happening. I don't multi-task well!

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 196):

"They were mere tools, Pixie,  and as such, disposable. They have already effected their own destruction, be it at your hands..."



Virgilio and Tommy please carry on in the other thread

Rosewood shakes his head.
But to what end.  What are you going to gain from their destruction?  What going to make the pain of being put in iron shackles worth it.  The knowledge spread among the winter court that you where taken down by 2 humans with help of a half-elf, a troll and a pixie.  Not really something you would want the bards in court to be singing about.  Or the record to be lay down that happen.  So what you going gain apart from looking silly and week?

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 199):

"Pixie of no Court, use of iron shackles is an unforgivable  crime,and a coalition of humans and halfbreeds attacking one born to Faerie proves the point that they must need be exterminated!"
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In reply to Maudwyn (msg # 200):

"Except they do that because you attacked them first, or are you so stupid as to think you can do that with impunity?"

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 201):

The elf grabs the truthsaying rod
"You are an imbecile.  I was attacked first, and I defended myself.
 when you entered I was trying to escape. yYou mistake the willfl actions of men for mine."
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In reply to Maudwyn (msg # 202):

"They were under your command and following your inane direction. You clearly do think us stupid if you believe you can claim no involvement, but that just displays your own foolishness." she retorted.
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In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 203):

"Anita, she is speaking the truth. While it may not have been unprovoked, she personally did not strike fist and was attempting to leave the area. Unfortunately, The actions of her allies were there own, the guild has a policy of trying individuals for their actions."

In reply to Camilla (msg # 204):

"Then why are commanders charged for the actions of subordinates following their orders? No, she may not have swung the weapons herself, but no just court in the land would hold her innocent."

Dilandua looks blankly at Anita, "Northport has just courts?  When did this practice begin?"

For now rosewood decides to be quite.  Letting Anita speak.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 206):

"The Hadereum relies on truthsaying magics as does the guild. In the case of murder, they summon the spirit of the deceased to bear witness. Of course, wealth and status have influence with the Hadereum...
 Other guilds have their own internal bylaws, as do we, and frequently make use of modifiers such as rank when determining if there is to be a trial, and what the severity of the penalty ought be."

In reply to Camilla (msg # 208):

"Then both of you should know that those who give direction are not innocent. And you did give direction to the men who you had influence over, didn't you? Grasp the rod of truth and answer that before proclaiming innocence!"

Rosewood added.
They both know that minor nobles of the summer and winter courts are responsible for their retainers.  For the action of the fay they are in charge of.  Even if the actions is out of stupidity or being clumsy.  The effect their actions have on others for good or ill.
In my library.  The lead librarian was responsible for my actions.   Above her the head librarian was responsible for everybody's action in the library to the Prince of the Summer court in charge of record keeping.  Then he to the Queen herself.
Maudwyn just doing what most winter court fay do.  Try to palm of the effects of her action onto someone else.  Getting others to do her dirty work for her.
Rosewood give the frost elf an evil stare.
The question she should answer is did deliberately persuade the humans to attack the half-fay so they would kill each other?  Which under fay court rules make her directly responsible unless she was following someone else's orders?

Then in total change of tone he turns to Camilla.
Am I being helpful.  He asks.

OOC:
Subject to GM happy with this.  As Rosewood is was part of the summer court system I don't think I need make roll on this.
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The slight pale elf addresses Camilla directly, "Has this Guild been granted license of slavery or asset forfeiture by the Hadereum?  Or the license of enacting 'justice' or settling disputes between disparate parties within the laws of Northport?  Or perhaps it holds such privileges passed on from previous political situations?  I ask to in order to clarify."

Rosewood looks to Camilla too as he has no idea.  However he hoping that the two winter court elves has as often happens in the books he read underestimated the humans.  Which makes them look silly.
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In reply to Dilandua (msg # 211):

"The guild has oversight over disputes between guildmembers, especially if they occur in the guild, on a guild sanctioned mission, or involve issues of conflicts of rank."

In reply to Camilla (msg # 213):

a figure materializes out of the shadows like the moon appearing from behind a cloud.
 A tall, slender elf, possibly frost or shadow in origin, she is both menacing and beautiful.

"I, however, am an ambassador of the Winter Court, and as such,have jurisdiction over this person.
Hello, Rosewood. "

Rosewood fly's down to the table.  He looks a little awkward.
He bows to the elf that just arrived.
Lady Ambassador.  Would you help us find out why Maudwyn thought she should come to the human realm and make trouble.  Also if she is working alone.  When I took on this work I did not think one of your court was behind this.  My books from my library have taught me that such meddling between fay and humans do not often go well on both sides.  Has one of the winter court great poet says
"It is best to let rabid animal of humanity alone.  For unlike dogs.  Their bite is nastier than their bark when disturbed from their sleep.  For now their teeth are made of iron and if awake they need something to chew their teeth on."

Again he bows to her awkwardly.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 215):

Anita acknowledged the ambassador but says no more for now.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 215):

I can assure you that the majority of the Winter Court have no interest in human affairs...or at least are indifferently amused by your short miserable lives.  There are a few factions however...
It is good that she lives, as her kinsmen would have started a war of revenge had shebeen slain. As it is, your use of iron smacks of the dunces of the Mageguild, and at the very least you have gained an enemy today."

In reply to Ambrosia Nocturne (msg # 217):

"Based on her actions she was already out enemy. Who else were we fighting with, though?"

Dilandua makes what ever obeisance is necessary to Winter considering their position as Witness to the proceeding.


OOC:  23:17, Today: Dilandua rolled 6 using 3d6.  Savoir-Faire (Fairie Court) 10.  What is necessary for the Ambassador from Winter.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 219):

the Ambassador inclines her head slightly to Dilandua.
"Maudwyn has a position at court, and as such, has allies and associates who would avenge her mistreatment.  There is no way to conceal such things from the fae, and our memmories are long."

Rosewood added.
But lady Ambassador.  Maudwyn's action could be seem as an act of war on the humans and this guild.  Has the winter court declared war on the guild?  Revenge could be called on from both sides.  Maudwyn will hate humans and that will never change.  I am now on that list two.  But what will it gain the guild or the winter court a war.  It will only weaken you both and open you up to others taking advantage of the situation.

I can tell you now from the time I spent with humans.   Maudwyn was to continue and course one more death without justice they would rise up and find a happiness in dyeing if they new their death resulted in Maudwyn and her kind dyeing to.

As an Ambassador is it not your place to see both side of an argument and issues then find the one best for the safety and prosperity of The Winter court and it's fay.  Is open war between humans and fay ever a good thing?

As for my self.  The only reason I have courage to face you is I wish to live my exiled years in relative peace.  I do not wish to be drawn into a war.  Nothing I have ever read about war between humans and fay indicate to me that it is good for anybody in the long run.

The little fairy starts to shake.  All he want to do is go away and be left alone.  To face such an important and powerful fay is everything this little fairy hates.  However the idea of anybody else dying because of Maudwyn actions it something he cannot stand.

The little fairy wings open and close and as it does both light multi-coloured fairy dust and dark bad black fairy dust rosewood used to kill the head of the cult play along them.   The two types of fairy dust playing with each other happily.  To anybody looking this has very sinister overtones.
His eyes for a second turn totally black then turn normal.  This happens a few times.

Maudwyn's actions may have already course a long term consequences for me and my kind that would not bode well for fay and human alike.  One that only a long an peaceful life will hide.

As he is speaking the above words he looks for the first and only time directly at the Ambassador.  His eyes turning totally black from his dark fairy dust.  Then he pulls himself back.

In a quiet voice he asks.  Please Ambassador help me find peace between the two sides.  He looks down at his feet.

OOC:
This subject to GM happy with where I am going with this.  It based on his flaws and QUIRK.
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The shadowfey smiles coldy.
"Havi g been here this whole time, I  gather that Maudwyn and her minions were attacking unguilded demifey,something the agents of theHadereum have chosen to ignore. None of you lot are particularly high in guild rank,so this was not an attack on the guild,it was the minions of the guild attacking a member of the Winter Court, along with whatever persons she had glamoured or simply requested to act in a way I find humans to do without prompting. "
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In reply to Ambrosia Nocturne (msg # 222):

"Then you forget we do not act without sanction? The guild was asked to help her victims defend themselves, and that has brought us to this. Her death would be the direct result of her actions. So you are saying she has the backing of the winter court? If so, Rosewood is right in saying that is a declaration of war, and we as minions of the guild are well within our rights to defend ourselves. Or do you think members of the winter court have a right to go around killing within consequences?"

Rosewood looks back up at the Ambassador.  His eyes turn totally black.
I asked once kindly and you smiled coldly at me and dismissed me and the humans.  You immortal fay have always looked down on fairy's and treated us as your play things.  Both courts have never truly valued us or our loyalty.   You did not listen.  If you keep kicking a loyal dog it grow sharp teeth and devours it's master.
Do you know one of the main reason I was kicked out of the summer court.  No.  It was so I could live in peace away from other fairies and not infect them.  I excepted my punishment because I was loyal.  To stay away from other fay and die in peace.  But it has only taken a few months for you to do to me what I promised I would try to prevent.
I will ask a second time for you to set up peace between the guild and the winter court but you should know you have already started the process I tried to stop now.  I am evolving. 

Rosewood shakes again.  This time he now has same smile on his face that the Ambassador had given him.

I would love to see how your going to explain to both the Kings and Queens of both courts how you managed to force my evolution on by 10 years in 10 minutes and have freed me of my promise to the summer court Queen.  We both know how rare and how much it upset the Kings and Queens of both court to have a joint court.  But my evolution may just prompt such a meeting.  Or it may not.  Time will tell.
His grin broaden.  Oh and before you or anybody else get any ideas.  Do you know why I was not killed or imprisoned which would make sense?  It is because if I die or I am imprisoned and made miserable the dark fairy dust will find new hosts.  Yes hosts.  My death will only speed the process up.

He lifts his hands up to her with open palms and the two types of fairy dust play with him.  He smiles at the patterns they make.
You pushed me into facing what I tried to walk away from.  He then says something so quiet only she and the other two elves can hear.


Rosewood turns away.  His eyes are still totally dark and the light and dark fairy dust still play along his wings.  What happens next is on your head and yours alone Ambassador.  For dead or alive I now no longer fear the winter court or it fay.


OOC:
To the other players.  The Ambassador has pushed all the wrong buttons with Rosewood.  I really did not see him developing like this but he has been push into a corner and he has to come out fighting.
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Dilandua looks at Anita and Rosewood, then addresses the Winter Court Ambassador, "As you have been witness to the entire proceeding, is my continued presence required?"
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Rosewood looks back at Anita Drake and nods in agreement with her.  Her words only now meaning anything after what has happening to him.

He turns to Dilandua and smiles at her in kind way like the old Rosewood.  Telling her he sees she been played for as fool like the rest of them.

OOC:
Sorry Anita Drake we cross posted so i never saw your post as i was making my last one.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 224):

"Little one, I have been expecting your journey to take you here. come and meet your rightful Queen, while I escort the Maudwyn to her as well. If you others are to come and see her, as I am sure you will want, it will be through the fate kept by that faun. Frost elf, draw a door for us and Rosewood. The others may find their own way. Dilandua,you may come if you wish."

She passes a piece of chalk to Maudwyn, who takes it and draws a door on the wall.

it opens into twilight. The Ambassador  extends her hand to Rosewood in invitation.
"Mab is expecting you. Itis best not to tarry."

Rosewood stops and puts a finger to his lips.
What I do now will defined how my.  No not my but our people shall be.
He turns to face the Ambassador and looks her up and down.  His eyes now permanently black.
I see now The Winter Court is frozen in time.  At least The Summer court understands growth and death.
He walks slowly back to her.
I will except your invitation as I, no my people have decided on an agreement to represent this guild.
As for Mab.  She is not my queen and never will be.  But I except and respect her as The Queen of The Winter Court.  If I was to have a queen it would be the fairy I was to marry.  But this is not how our people will be or who we are.  We will have laws to govern all and a council to work for the good of all.

He extends his hand with grace.
We will go to see your queen Mab and try to agree peace between The Winter Court and The Guild.  If I am killed or tricked then I have stayed true to myself and my fairy dust will remember this long after I am gone.

He place his small hand just millimeters from The Ambassador's.
I consent to go with you but you must touch my hand and by doing so you agree to my safe passage both in mind, body and spirit.  Fairy dust be bound.

Rosewood face is blank.  His dark black eyes look back at the Ambassador.  But if you look closer you can see the two types of fairy dust playing together inside his eyes.  Capturing all the light heading into his eyes.  This is why they look black.

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This is all Leroy du Lac fault.  If he was still here Rosewood could sit safely on his shoulder and be the fool he normally was.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 228):

With one hand on Maudwyn's shoulder, and the other extended to Rosewood,
the Ambassador steps through the shimmering shadow door.
She glances over at Anita and Marcus, and her gaze fixes on Dilandua for a moment.



Does Dilandua also step through?

In reply to Ambrosia Nocturne (msg # 229):

"I am sorry, but how are we to find our own way?"

Dilandua nods to the Ambassador, then gathers their spears and pack that had been left in a corner and follows quickly.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 230):

"You may find your way at the tavern runby the Faun. Tell the Owlbear I sent you... come if you are coming."

In reply to Ambrosia Nocturne (msg # 232):

Anita will let the others know she intends to go, and follow the directions.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 233):

the portal closes,leaving Camilla looking on in shock, before Bellarius comes to whisper in her ear, and she excuses herself.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 233):

Gordab accompanies you, but Marcus bows out...


you head over to Hyacinths Hoofbeats.

In reply to Gordab Bardson (msg # 235):

Where Anita will continue to follow the instructions she was given just a few minutes ago.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 236):

crossing town with the ogrekin, you stop at the rooming house where he swaps his battleaxe for his bass fiddle before heading to Hyacinths Hoofbeats. do you want to check your iron at your cousin's place?

In reply to Narrator (msg # 237):

Yeah. That seems a good idea. Crossbow with silver bolts, and silver coated daggers be Ok?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 238):

silvered daggers are still steel. soolid silver is good, bronze daggers can be got for cf+4, and a silveredbronze dagger for CF+8 ($180)  your prisoner had a fine bronze dagger and a bronze shortsword

In reply to Narrator (msg # 239):

Had. Pretty sure we confiscated them. If Dilandua did not take them, Anita would take the dagger...but not sure if that happened. Also the Elven Tempered Glass (+29 CF) would be good, but I am not sure any are available at short notice. Have we even got any cash for our labours?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 240):

in addition to your armor sales, you got $200 each from the impo ershed members of the league.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 241):

Ok, I don't think I can afford any special knife with that. She will take only the fine bronze dagger, crossbow and silver bolts. How much are bronze bodkin bolts?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 242):

$8 each

In reply to Narrator (msg # 243):

Ok, grab 10 of them.

Dilandua was waiting to see what the outcome of the, whatever that was - inquisition(?), before seeing to the disposition of Maudwyn's "confiscated" belongings.  So no, Dilandua did not take them.

In reply to Dilandua (msg # 245):

In that case Anita will take both of them.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 246):

you have the armor as well as the sword. The armor would fit you.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 247):

Not sure a thief would want the weight though. What was it again?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 248):

Clarification of Maudwyn 's gear:

brass and bronze hauberk of elven chain
18.6 lbs dr3 $6975
she also had a bronze Saber, not a shortsword, $3500

and a fine, ornate dagger of bronze
$200
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 249):

Then happy to leave the sabre and armour with her cousin Benito to sell, and take the dagger.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 250):

the two of you head to Hyacinths Hoofprints
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Dilandua, Rosewood, and Ambrosia continue
in Faerie

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Just doing a character audit, as far as I can tell, Reanna is still at the guild hall, correct?

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 252):

to the best of my recollection.  I  really cant start a new thread, but there has been time enough to have had that knife made.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 253):

Ok, thanks. Thinking of throwing her into the Vampires, who lack a thief...

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 254):

nope. you have zero intel on that area, and it would take you several days to get there if you knew where it was.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 255):

Ok. Options for her then?

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 256):

Anita, Gordab, Atticus and Rosewood  return from Hyacinths Hoofprints.

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as to pay, see above
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 257):

Anita will stop by Carmilla to ask about another job. Has her cousin been able to sell the stuff? She will also pick up what she left with him.
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In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 258):

it turns out to have been weeks doent in faerie. you have the knife and saber with you, but he has sold the armor and such.

Picking a new job and sorting money out is something Rosewood still has little understanding of.
So he just sits and wait to see what they have to do next.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 259):

How much did he get for them?

We should also revise how many shares we share that with. Does anyone have any record of how much we got paid previously?

If at the guild, Atticus, who has tagged along, will sign up for guild membership (1pt).

In reply to Atticus Belvedere Silexum (msg # 262):

you (Anita, Rosewood, And te two who left)each got $200 in coin.   prices above in this thread although I might be able to find more tomorrow.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 263):

Ah, yes, I think I remember her spending that now. Thank you. Will wait on the final price of goods sold and number the cash is shared with. Sorry Atticus, I think this was all before you though.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 264):

he should get at least a portion of the value of the saber, though.

Is the saber from the elf Atticus beat up? If so sure, if not no need.

In reply to Atticus Belvedere Silexum (msg # 266):
the Saber is in good condition, base value $3500 before resale adjustments.

Benito has sold both the purist and elven armors, shares of which went to Marcus and Leroy, both of whom then ditched.

split from armors is 1/5 for each of Gordab, Rosewood, and Anita, Atticus should be good for a portion of the Saber, as mentioned

In reply to Narrator (msg # 267):

Happy with that. How much did he sell them for, or alternatively, how much for a share? Do I need to do Benito's accounting?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 268):

Benito sells at 100% but keeps most of that to upgrade the shop. you get about 50% list cost instead of 40%

In reply to Narrator (msg # 269):

Anyone do the maths?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 270):

I am sorry?, no longer sure which thread; it might be in Deathtrap or Awards if not In the Guild

In reply to Narrator (msg # 271):
here is the regular accounting for Deathtrap
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 272):

Ok, by my calculation from that page, the loot is worth a total of $4851.2. If we sell it ourselves, we get 40% of that, or $1940.48/5 = $388 each.

Benito can sell it for $3880.96 (80%, as he is very wealthy and Guild rank 2), but would take an extra share, so our share each would be $647, with Benito getting $646.

Members accounted for are Marcus, Anita, Leroy, Rosewood, Gordab (5 players). That sound right to everyone?

I am happy to go with what you worked out.

Up to this point Rosewood has had little interest in money but with the turning of his eye going black money has a point now.  So I take more of an interest.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 274):

the values for Maudwyn 's armor is here
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Atticus should get a full share of the saber, and Anita pocketted the
finebonze dagger,worth $180 so that shouldcome out of her share.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 275):

Camilla 's receptionist and agent passes the three of you on the way to her suite of offices,and nods in greeting.

In reply to Bellarius (msg # 276):

Think I have covered that. By the way, wasn't the sabre loaned to Maud?

Anita will try to catch the agent as he passes through...

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 277):

the sabre, worth $3500 was retrieved by Atticus, who certainly deserves a share of its value.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 278):

I don't think that was considered in the loot distribution then.

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 279):

that was not included; division would be 4 ways unless you and tosewood want to do better for Atticus.


Rosewood can but a piece of jewelry to use as a power item tu hold spellcasting energy.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 280):

But Benito's agreement was to sell it for them in exchange for a share, rather than a fixed sum...hence 5 ways, six for the sabre. Hence, $583 for each of those you mentioned.

But Benito is happy to offer a loan if needed, as is Anita

Anita will also find an elven glazier to order the

Balanced, Very Fine, Silver coated Tempered Glass large Knife  1d+1 cut, C,1, 1d+1 imp C, 1 lb, $2,200

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 281):

you can't silver a glass knife: silvering, like guilding, is done with a lost-mercury process (no electroplating yet) and glas doesn't bond with it

In reply to Narrator (msg # 282):

Ah, in that case she will order a

Balanced, Very Fine, Tempered Glass large Knife  1d+1 cut, C,1, 1d+1 imp C, 1 lb, $2,120

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 283):

as you laced this order before visiting faerie,it is eady for pickup.

special orders take 1-2weeks game tome,you were away for a while...

So Rosewood could have an item that increase the number of spells he can cast.

How much would it cost?

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 285):

Sweeeet. Thank you. Did I pay for it then, or do I pay for it now?

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 286):

pay it out of your share. It was pending on the sale of the armors from deathtrap

In reply to Narrator (msg # 287):

$490 would get Rosewood a piece of jewelry that would serve as a 5 point power item, giving that much extra reserve, and it can have more gems set in it to boost the value later

In reply to Narrator (msg # 287):

Cool, paid then.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 288):

Just to check.  Is that per day?

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 290):

until recharged, for $125.

Am I right in saying if we have down time Rosewood can top it up himself?

So it would cost me:-


I need to go though Rosewood past but I sure I have that amount of money.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 292):

you have enough time to d this.


unfortunately it looks like we lost Atticus  so it may be the two of you and Gordab, plus maybe Renolan...

So with the above I can have my ring and still have $31.
SO I will have my ring and it powered up.

I think the $490 includes the initial charge, $125 for subsequent charges, correct?

Should we look at consolidation of groups, will a little higher chance to loose some character where one player has multiple characters in one thread?

I agree.  I good game thread needs at least 3 player (not characters for it to be fun).

Dude, I literally asked for clarification on how much money to add and no one replied (last page, page 11).
And no one has asked me anything, I keep checking daily but I have seen nothing happening.
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In reply to Atticus Belvedere Silexum (msg # 297):

sorry about that. $700 is your take.

((3500÷ benito,anita,gordab,Rosewood Atticus)

Rosewood, now equipped,is looking to go to Autumn.

we have 3pcs plus 1 active npc.

Ok, sounds good. I don't really need to buy anything I don't think.

In reply to Atticus Belvedere Silexum (msg # 299):

"So let's follow Rosewood to Autumn..."

Just to clear something up.

Rosewood does not want to join the Autumn court.  He want to make his own pocket fairy court (which may not be possible).  Reference his dream to Mab.
However going to the Autumn court to learn more about it would help him.  He also wishes to be on good terms with all the fay courts if possible.

Oh and before they leave Rosewood asks the guild if they have such as thing as a 4 room fairy house in or close to the guild.  He ask how much it would cost to buy or have one made for himself.

Given his size I did not think this would be an impossible or unreadable request.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 301):

Four room sized by pixie or for you and your friends? a well madepixie sized home costs the same as a full size one so as not to look like a crude dollhouse... available for rent at CoL $150 per week; pixies eat far less but it tends to be honey and nectar.
the guild rooms are roughly hunan sized for the most part; there are a few rooms stacked atop eachother, Gigi Nevins lives in one.

At Hyacinths Hoofprints there are some pixie accommodations, along with rooms for elves and ogres and all manner of folk.

With his new magic item and finding out how much fairies are being ripped of by the guild for wanting a little house of their own Rosewood is even more determining to create his pock fay realm.

He turns to Anita Drake.
I have directions to the Autumn fay court.  Mab gave them to me.  Shall we go there.  I think there is much we can learn.  Unless you have some work you think we should undertake for the guild?

Once the little fairy was just trying to survive and stay out of trouble.  How he has two goal and purpose in live.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 301):

"Autumn Court? Sounds fun. I go too."

Rosewood looks at Atticus Belvedere Silexum back at Anita Drake then finally at his own fingers.

As he does the multi colours of his fairy dust appears just above them.  They dance along with the dark black fairy dust that only his kind can produce.  Weaving in and out of each other in a pyrotechnic display He watches them for a moment.  A sad look appears on the little creature's face.

Why does it seem fun in this universe usually involves hurting other creatures.  He says to himself.

OOC:
I think this is one of the most poignant post I have ever made.

In reply to Rosewood (msg # 305):

it is indeed a tragic thing, but its own delight for those predisposed toward it.

Mab had said to go to Temple Hill to the shrine of the Two faced God.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 306):

Temple hill is to the west of the guild, on the far side of the artisinal district.
past all of the bustle of smiths and metal workers and woodcarvers.
There is the street of a thousand gods, a maze of small stalls where mandalas and candles, amulets, and blessed relics are sold.
Beyond that, the hills rise, covered with domes and pulared temples of the gods of the old imperium.
Among those, near the abandoned temple of Flora, is the temple of Janus.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 307):

Anita, though not spoken to directly, responded.

"I don't think most find it fun. Not in my case anyhow. But hurting others is, in my experience, the only and best way to defend oneself."

In reply to Anita Drake (msg # 308):

"I prefer to ose my fiddle but sometimes only an axe will do."
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Then I have at least found some people that are of like mind when comes to hurting others.
Shall we go and see what we can find in the Autumn court.

OOC:
Unless anybody has problem with this let start heading to the doorway to the Autumn Court.
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In reply to Rosewood (msg # 310):

resume at the road to Autumn

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