In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 3):

Kirpich explains that they have just defeated the tower full of Vampires and were going to the Baron to claim the promised tower as their reward. He had the followers in order to build a shrine to Grom there.

I assume Saishi would know Grom as a good god of Earth?

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 4):

At the mention of the Baron, Saishi raises an eyebrow, and mentions that there is a new Baron.

"It's true. Pequenaud has been replaced by his brother-in-law, James. He is an honorable man.", Kichiro added.

"The walls you see, in the road and the paddies, were raised to defend against Pequenaud's soldiers, who were sent to extract tribute from this village.  The new Baron, Ser James, assisted us in ending such actions, and we assisted him in resuming his seat in Brouse.

"One of our purposes in returning here is to restore the road and paddies, since the defenses are no longer needed.  Ming-Sa, a woman of this village, and I were able to raise these works in three days, and I would expect to be able to bring them down in a similar time."

The man speaking is, when close up, clearly not quite human, with his bright yellow skin and glossy queue that doesn't seem to be hair.  He arrived riding a beast that isn't quite a horse, and keeping well away from the other horses in the group.

In reply to Chou-Zhen Mou (msg # 7):

"I see. We can possibly help, and moving Groms earth is a part of what we do. If we do assist, could we rely on you to act as character references to the new Baron? I would also need to feed my followers of Grom."

"I would welcome help, as I'm sure Ming-Sa would -- she is a mage, but doesn't yet know the spells of Earth to turn the stone back into soil, or to smooth the road.  If there are more mages who can assist with their energy, the group of us might be able to clear this sooner.

"I, at least, find working Earth to be fatiguing."

In reply to Chou-Zhen Mou (msg # 9):

"I can shape 2 cubic yards of earth all day, and Benny can shape earth too, while Tommy can lend energy. Most of the followers have learnt the words for shape earth to assist also. Balir and Gunther are dwarven men at arms, while Aethul and Hennati are also able combatants. Can we rely on your support to claim what we have earnt if we do assist?"
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In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 10):

"I too can shape the earth, so with this many of us, we should be able to rectify the village defences soon. I will vouch that Grom is a good god, though not one from my pantheon, so his servants should also be trustworthy. But he usually has dwarven clerics, no?"

OOC: GM, what would Saishi know of Grom?

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 11):

Grom is only rumored of among the 9 million gods, known peripherally to a follower of the Celestial Beaurocracy. Grom is of the earth, and associated wih earth spirits.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 12):

the Apprentice caster mentioned by Chou-Zhen Mou makes an appearance, she seems oddly at ease when the otherworldly sorcerer rides in on his strange horse.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 12):

Is Grom known as a good god to Saishi?

Chou-Zhen acknowledges Ming-Sa with a nod when she appears.

"Each wall is cased with stone, transformed from earth when the walls were erected.  We will also need to change Stone to Earth for each section, and such is the most tiring part of the process.  The stone is half a foot thick on both sides and the top, as well as down into the ground on one side.  The walls were as large as I could make before needing to rest.  Ming-Sa shared her energy to allow us to divide the resting time."

(OOC: See Rice Run p. 27, msg. #644 for dimensions of each wall segment)

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 14):

Make a theology roll at -4 to know more than indicated in message 12

In reply to Narrator (msg # 16):

Saishi has not heard more...


But there are a couple of priests here, so he will ask them about their god Grom...

In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 17):

Kirpich is not shy about Grom. He also asks about the god of Saishi. It is likely to be a very long religious discussion as both priests talk at length about their beliefs to all who will listen.

Benny, Tommy and many of the other rent-a-crowd listen in as well. Saishi may regret asking...

While the priests talked religion and the mages worked to dismantle the ramparts, Kichiro took it upon himself to visit with the village elders to tell them of the new Baron.

In reply to Kichiro (msg # 19):

"This is indeed good news. Thank you for delivering us this knowledge. "

"It's a pleasure to deliver good news for a change.", Kichiro replied.

After we finish up our tasks here we will be returning to Northport to report to Lord Sakemoko.  Do you have any messages or information for us to take back to him?"

In reply to Kichiro (msg # 21):

"Tell him that we are eternally grateful and that we eagerly await the coming of our genealogical scrolls, that we might serve our ancestors better."

In reply to Village elder (msg # 22):

Saishi will also aid the villagers growing their crops with liberal use of Plant Growth to bring the crops to where they should be in this season...

He will retire for the night very tired.
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In reply to Saishi Jin (msg # 23):

Kirpich and his followers will make quick work of the earthworks, with any spare energy going to assist the village growing food. A resource they would likely need soon. Kirpich will want to discuss an ongoing arrangement for food for the tower and workers within, approaching the village elder about the subject.

In reply to Village elder (msg # 22):

"Of course, elder.  I will deliver that message. Is there anything else that is needed here in the village?", Kichiro replied.

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 24):

The elder does not speak your language. Whom are you going to request to translate for you?

In reply to Village elder (msg # 26):

Ah, fellow priest Saishi would be first option if no-one in his own party can speak the language.

Offering lend energy and assisting with the earthmoving would be the offered motivation.

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 27):

Given helpful actions so far and the option of a nearby regular trade, and a place of defence nearby, Saishi is willing to negotiate, though whether he is more supportive of the Villagers or the priest is yet to be seen.