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Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread.

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Mon 24 Sep 2012
at 15:38
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Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

[Private to Cecil Bellic: The town of Qorlander Bay bustles with activity.  Every major kind makes its home here, however temporary.  The Invar outnumber all the others put together in the town, but it was Kradok designed and Unbular built.  There is no strict military presence, as the world is relatively at peace, at least among most sentient kinds of any significant number, but this city is heavily fortified and it's populace is heavily armed.  Few ships at a time dock at the small jetties located within the protective walls.  The rest remain outside in the wider bay, unprotected.  Four deadly looking Unbular frigates sit outside the walls, armaments positioned toward the wild land beyond the walls.

Within the town there is a solid core citizenry that operates.  Inns, shops, taverns, combinations of all three, and homes.  There is also an Invar academy, and Unbular inner castle (a small area more heavily fortified than even the city walls where Unbular train and live), and an underground Kradok workshop that doubles as a first line of defense against underground attacks from whatever unknown beastie decides to do so.

There are no humans to speak of.
]

[Private to Xanthius Shariam: Life for you is already an adventure.  Humans are viewed as a nuisance in the tamer lands across the sea.  That one family, the Shariams, had the gall to settle on the wild mini-continent of Xamador and the temerity to actually survive, gives them no end of trouble.  It also grants them a measure of begrudging respect.

Today, you have headed into the nearby town, Qorlander Bay.  It is a coastal town with all manner of rugged individuals and even some strange creatures not seen elsewhere in the world...so far as you've heard.  The items crafted by you and your dad are mostly service tools and lesser things that you are underpaid for.  That's not the point, so far as your dad says anyway.

As you make your way past the small fortified dock area (the rest of the docks are unprotected beyond the wall) you the Morning Star, a large Unbular sea-monster hunter ship.  It was not built for speed or agility in any fashion.  Wide and sitting low in the water when fully loaded, it would not make more than 5 knots under the strongest manageable wind.  What Morning Star lacked in speed, it made up for in durability.  Its infra- and superstructures were both metal bound, reinforced double-layered and hardened wood.  The railing mirrored crenelations at the tops of Unbular fortifications.  The whole ship was designed as a floating fortress that could withstand a single large attacker, another ship, or significant boarding parties.  Pirates were not unknown in coastal waters and in the few remote island chains, but the larger problem lay in the huge reaches of uncharted waters and the crazy mad life below their surface.

After a double-take, you realize that the person debarking from the Morning Star this very moment is a fellow human.
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GM: Welcome to Qorlander Bay.  Future posts for you both will be in this thread until such time as you join the main group.
Xanthius Shariam
player, 1 post
Human
Wizard
Mon 24 Sep 2012
at 15:40
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

With a double-take at the fellow Human, Xanthius couldn't help but be drawn toward the newcomer.  Given the lack of friends during his childhood, he was instantly obsessed with the other Human.  Xanthius walked up to the person directly and introduced himself and his 'pet'.  "Hi!, I'm Xan and this is my pet, Scruffy.  Are you alone?  Are there any other Humans on the ship?"  As he craned his neck around to see behind the person, Scruffy sniffed the scent of the person being addressed.

GM: Remember, blue is speaking in Invaris.  Pink is human.  See the public thread on Etiquette and Protocol for more.
Cecil Bellic
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Human
Freedom Fighter
Mon 24 Sep 2012
at 17:53
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

Cecil is surprised by this Xan's sudden appearance and barrage of questions. Suddenly running into a friendly and eager human where none were supposed to be was a little convenient. Cecil takes a couple moment to consider his situation before responding, taking time to survey the immediate area and identify an evaluate tactical positions as well as possible escape routes and other considerations. Finally Cecil decides to answer the man in front of him.

"Good day Xan, I am Cecil. I was the only human on that ship. If you'll excuse me I must now look for work." Cecil's Invaris was a little odd with a heavy accent. He waited for Xan to step out of his way, Cecil did not wish to push the man aside.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:46, Tue 25 Sept 2012.
Xanthius Shariam
player, 2 posts
Human
Wizard
Tue 25 Sep 2012
at 01:21
  • msg #4

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

Noticing Cecil's accent in Invaris, Xanthius decided to try Human instead.  "Well, what do you do?  Maybe I can help.  I've lived here my whole life, I'd know who's a hiring.

Where are you from?  What was your trip like?"
  He nodded his head in an affirmative manner for no forseeable reason.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:46, Tue 25 Sept 2012.
Cecil Bellic
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Human
Freedom Fighter
Tue 25 Sep 2012
at 01:53
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

The kindness of strangers had helped Cecil get this far, but something seemed off with Xan. What would one human be doing here alone for all his life? from everything Cecil had learned Xamador was a tough place to live. So much so that the average human, especially one on his own without a community to back him, would probably not last long. Of course this included Cecil, but he was used to pushing through where others would fall. "The trip was as to be expected of a long sea voyage." Cecil then started to walk away further into the town and away from the dock. Making sure to keep an eye on his surroundings. As he walked away he answered the first question "I do what is necessary to survive"

[Private to Game Master: cecil will make a spot check mostly looking for good locations to fight from, anything laying around that he could turn into a weapon is need be and also to try and general just notice stuff that might catch his eye


spot check: 22

21:52, Today: Cecil Bellic rolled 22 using 1d20+4. spot.
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Tue 25 Sep 2012
at 12:50
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

As the two of you converse, the docks and town flows around you, almost ignoring you.  There is no aire of danger here [Private to Xanthius Shariam: as you will know from experience], but there is a large amount of disdain directed at the two of you in the form of sneering looks, rolling eyes, or the way others make an effort to ignore your presence.
Xanthius Shariam
player, 3 posts
Human
Wizard
Tue 25 Sep 2012
at 15:52
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

Cecil was the only other Human aside from his family that he had ever seen.  Xanthius was fascinated by the newcomer.  He followed Cecil along the road, not wanting to lose the unique opportunity to make a friend.  "Well, you could work with the hunters I bet.  They're always short-handed.  I could talk my pa into hiring you for a little while at least, we make the weapons an armor around these parts."
Cecil Bellic
player, 3 posts
Human
Freedom Fighter
Tue 25 Sep 2012
at 23:23
  • msg #8

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

the last comment Cecil made was in Echtinik, so if you don't speak that then ignore his question

"Where did you learn to speak Echtinik?"

"I see. I thank you for your offer, but I wouldn't want to impose. We are strangers and I'm sure your father has enough problems with out having to take in some random wanderer. Working for the hunters might work. I'm not really a hunter, but I've killed many a beast in my time when I needed to. I thank you for the advice"
Xanthius Shariam
player, 4 posts
Human
Wizard
Wed 26 Sep 2012
at 04:10
  • msg #9

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

He doesn't speak Echtinik, he was referring to Cecil's earlier comment about looking for work.

Xanthius looked confused for a moment, then smiled again as he ignored the strange other language.  "You're most welcome.  I hope we can be good friends."
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Wed 26 Sep 2012
at 11:16
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

The two of you move off about your individual business.

[Private to Cecil Bellic: You head further into town looking for work.  Over the course of the day you are generally ignored, "bumped into", and treated almost like a child.  No one has any work for you other than one Unbular barkeep mocking you by suggesting you should be a serving wench and holding out a skirt.]

[Private to Xanthius Shariam: You head on to your regular business managing once again to sell all the pots, trinkets, and so on to the elder kinds.  They also hire you for spot repairs on several objects including one stove in a favored eating establishment in town.  The townsfolk ignore you somewhat, but you are a familiar facet of town and some nod in greeting.  A couple come up, shake hands and converse in small talk.  All in all it is a typical day for you in Qorlander Bay.]
Cecil Bellic
player, 4 posts
Human
Freedom Fighter
Wed 26 Sep 2012
at 13:21
  • msg #11

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

about his business, going as well as could be expected.

[Private to Game Master: "tempting, but I'd hate to wear your old uniform. after all then all you'd have to wear back there is an apron and no one wants to see that." Cecil replies to the bartender before leaving. Cecil would be lying if he said he wasn't a little disappointed, but he also expected something like this at least in part. After all who wants to baby-sit a human, especially one in worn almost tattered clothing and no money or equipment to speak of, in a dangerous place like Xamador. If he could get a chance Cecil knows he could prove himself, but the odds of getting that chance looked slim.

OOC: I'm guessing the hunter idea didn't pan out either? So Cecil's easiest and quickest option right now is to take Xan up on his offer and possibly put them at risk like those at the Unbular outpost. He'll try looking for work another day, before looking up Xan and seeing if he has any ideas or connections that could help.

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Wed 26 Sep 2012
at 15:09
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

PM

[Private to Cecil Bellic:
The bartender blinks twice before you leave, then you can hear his guffaws of laughter as you walk down the street.  Apparently your response amused him.

The hunter angle is met with worse derision and even a threat.  One Kradok offers to take you out with his crew.

{Roll Sense Motive}
]
Cecil Bellic
player, 5 posts
Human
Freedom Fighter
Wed 26 Sep 2012
at 19:49
  • msg #13

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

about town trying to make his own way...

[Private to Game Master: cecil was somewhat excited, finally a chance, though considering how everything went so far it also seemed a little to good to be true.

OOC: sense motive: 16

15:46, Today: Cecil Bellic rolled 16 using 1d20. sense motive.
 
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Thu 27 Sep 2012
at 11:16
  • msg #14

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

PM

[Private to Cecil Bellic:
The Kradok's name is Dimorak.  He shakes your hand and welcomes you to his team.  Dimorak explains that the rest of his hunting party is already out in the wild and that he had just come in for supplies.  The two of you head for the gates to the city and on out into the jungle.

Along the way you are welcome to chat with him.  He is generally a reticent being and will not venture much conversation on his own, but he will respond to questions.
]

[Private to Xanthius Shariam:
As you finish up your sales and prepare to head back home, you see Cecil leaving through the gates of Qorlander Bay with a ne'er-do-well named Dimorak, a Kradok with a penchant for getting others into trouble.  The Kradok is a loner and not well liked even among the rough, close-knit group in Qorlander Bay.  In recent years he has 'lost' a number of partners while hunting for big game near the Bay, yet he always manages to bring in the game itself.
]
Cecil Bellic
player, 6 posts
Human
Freedom Fighter
Fri 28 Sep 2012
at 02:22
  • msg #15

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

walking

[Private to Game Master: Cecil asks him many questions "How many men are on your team? What are they hunting and what are it's usual habits and routine? How long will this hunt take? Are we using any specific methods for this hunt; stalk it, set traps, just pick a good spot and wait for the prey to show up or some combination of those? Are any sort of weapons particularly effective against this creature?

OOC:depending on the answers Cecil might have more questions.
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Fri 28 Sep 2012
at 11:20
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Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

PM

[Private to Cecil Bellic: The Kradok takes a deep breath then looks over at you.  His wide, muscular frame makes you look like a child in comparison, especially since his height tops yours by half an inch.  "You ask a lot of questions.  I don't want to have to go over this twice so just wait till we join with the rest of the team."  His voice isn't exactly irritated, more longsuffering, but its clearly an indication that he doesn't want to talk right now.]
Cecil Bellic
player, 7 posts
Human
Freedom Fighter
Fri 28 Sep 2012
at 19:45
  • msg #17

Re: Xamador - Qorlander Bay - Human Thread

more walking

[Private to Game Master: "Alright."

OOC: was that in Kradok? cecil doesn't speak kradok but I guess his voice and body language say later.

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