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Chapter 3: Which Witch?

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Enrei Omal'i
player, 848 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 15:10
  • msg #534

Chapter 3

"I will be hero with you," Enrei speaks slowly.  Though there's no question in his statement, there is uncertainty in his voice. Whether it's about Brennan specifically, or a more general lack of understanding isn't clear, "But I do not think we should wait.  I have clothes already. This is important, yes?  We should go."
Titus Blackwell
player, 1374 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 15:12
  • msg #535

Chapter 3

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 534):

Very important and I won't be able to carry all of this over the mountain on my own.  Why are you so fucking fidgety?!
Enrei Omal'i
player, 849 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 15:15
  • msg #536

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 535):

"You should not wait to go do important thing.  You should go do important thing.  This is what means important." Enrei crosses his arms with a small hmph, staring down at Titus with a hint of agitation, "What means fidgety?"
Titus Blackwell
player, 1375 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 15:42
  • msg #537

Chapter 3

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 536):

Clothes are important too.  When you have two things that are important you need to make decision.  This will be done soon and we can't come back so we must do this now.  The stone has been there for years and will remain.  We will be fine.

And fidgety is not wanting to stay in one place, and anxious.  Like this.

He fidgets in his char.
Enrei Omal'i
player, 850 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 15:55
  • msg #538

Chapter 3

"Clothes are not important.  We have clothes," Enrei observes.  As Titus wriggles in his seat Enrei hmphs again, "I am not fidgety.  I do not do this thing," he makes some exaggerated twitches in a vague mockery of Titus' own example, "What if stone is not there because we wait?  How long do witches have this stone?" he points at Brennan's recent acquisition, "But now is gone from there."
Brennan Otthild
player, 966 posts
Inquisitive "Inquisitor"
Suffixes Are Relative
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 16:01
  • msg #539

Chapter 3

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 538):

"The stone at Losthelm is... much bigger. Huge. It's like a statue, so it's very hard to move," Brennan explains. "The new clothes might help us get a boat or a caravan en route, which would save us time in the long run."

He smiles slightly.

"Besides, we still have to go collect Bryce. I'd rather do that in the morning, so we don't stumble up the mountain in the dark. It also means we could pack up and leave immediately once we get there, if we time it right."
Enrei Omal'i
player, 851 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 16:20
  • msg #540

Chapter 3

"But to take this stone is very easy?" Enrei waves from Brennan's stone to his leg, "Hard things take time to do.  Waiting is bad idea.  If we need clothes for boat we can get clothes then.  We should go now." Enrei sweeps his eyes over each of the other three with a tight lipped expression before simply walking out.
Titus Blackwell
player, 1376 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 17:53
  • msg #541

Chapter 3

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 540):

Titus shrugs.

Does he have any idea where he's going?

He kicks up his feet looking relaxed.

If he is going to act like this then you can go with him and take Bryce... bring the food and everything else over.  Deev and I can get the clothes and catch up with you on the road if you move slowly enough for us and leave us horses we should be able to catch you quickly.  Though I'd say neither Deev nor I fancy the idea of having to spend a night in the wilderness without you to strike us a fire or help us with camp...
Titus Blackwell
player, 1377 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Fri 19 Aug 2016
at 18:40
  • msg #542

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 541):

~~~~~~~
Future Titus (OOC to characters)
quote:
Now that that is settled, I have a lesson in morality to impart to a friend of ours.

With this he prowls dangerously out of the conversation with Brennan and stalks the smith's apprentice until he gets him in a room alone.  Titus slips the latch on the door quietly and checks to make sure the windows are shuttered.  A familiar swirl of colors (from the initial story Titus told the Smith) coalesces around his head ending in Titus' profile.

As the apprentice screams in startlement the light winks out and sets itself behind Titus illuminating a silhouette of him holding a dagger.  He flicks his hand and the knife buries itself quivering between the smith's legs barely missing him.

What in the fucking name of God do you think you are doing.  Amazingly a rash of break ins started coincidentally right after I filled your head with stories of heroism.  This is NOT the kind of shit that endears you to Fastbender.  Especially not if you are dumb enough to do it in a town this small.

The light goes red as he speaks.

If you want do that you go to the nearest major city, Throngate.  Then you can live a life of crime there... robbing people who didn't raise you.  You have a community and a family here.  I would have KILLED to get that back.  Don't you dare fuck it up. 

He holds out his hand and an orange aura glows from his bracelet running to his fingertips reaching, blossoming slowly towards the smith's face.  Suddenly with a rush the aura rears back forms points and drives itself directly into the smith's eyes, blinding him with orange for a moment.

I like you.  I'll be watching.  Don't disappoint me.

He says walking out the door.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:11, Fri 19 Aug 2016.
Brennan Otthild
player, 968 posts
Inquisitive "Inquisitor"
Suffixes Are Relative
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 13:19
  • msg #543

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 542):

Brennan chases after Enrei and offers to leave with him first thing in the morning to go get Bryce and the horses. They would then begin the trip to Losthelm.

He explains that Titus and Deev would catch up in a few days.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:20, Mon 22 Aug 2016.
Enrei Omal'i
player, 852 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 14:46
  • msg #544

Chapter 3

Enrei doesn't seem enthused about even waiting until the morning, but given the waning daylight agrees with Brennan's suggested plan.
Titus Blackwell
player, 1379 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 15:58
  • msg #545

Chapter 3

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 544):

Take your time... Should we leave someone with the horses so we can catch up faster?

Brennan Otthild
player, 969 posts
Inquisitive "Inquisitor"
Suffixes Are Relative
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 17:22
  • msg #546

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 545):

"I'm not interested in leaving behind horses to be eaten by the wolves," Brennan replies. "Borrow some from town and have a rider accompany you to bring them back once you catch up? We will not be riding them to a lather each day. If you do, you will catch us sooner rather than later."
Titus Blackwell
player, 1380 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 17:25
  • msg #547

Chapter 3

In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 546):

Titus looks blankly at Brennan and points at the mountain.

We'll catch you but move slow.
Brennan Otthild
player, 970 posts
Inquisitive "Inquisitor"
Suffixes Are Relative
Wed 24 Aug 2016
at 15:19
  • msg #548

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 547):

Brennan nods and prepares for the trip.

OOC: All set to leave in the morning with Enrei toward Bryce's camp, leaving Deev and Titus behind to catch up and/or proselytize.
GM
GM, 1152 posts
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 13:49
  • msg #549

Chapter 3

In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 548):

The town does not actually have any horses of their own, only sheep, chickens, goats, pigs and some scraggly cattle.

The townsfolk are more than happy to host your party for another night, and once again make beds and food available.

Titus ducks into the smith shop before turning in.
Titus Blackwell
player, 1382 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the worst intentions
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 15:23
  • msg #550

Chapter 3

In reply to GM (msg # 549):

Titus lounges about the looking content for the rest of the day looking very pleased with himself.  He sets to telling stories with Deev, kissing babies... you know Titus things. He even takes a few naps in the sun with some of the town dogs leaning on him.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:26, Mon 29 Aug 2016.
GM
GM, 1153 posts
Tue 30 Aug 2016
at 19:51
  • msg #551

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 550):

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 550):

You are treated to food and lodgings, and the night passes with much revel and little interruption.



It is the 17th Day of the Queen's Month.

The promised rains appear to be coming, as the day is already overcast and cold.
Brennan Otthild
player, 971 posts
Inquisitive "Inquisitor"
Suffixes Are Relative
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 00:49
  • msg #552

Chapter 3

In reply to GM (msg # 551):

Brennan awakens, completes his morning meditation, and the cobbles together his belongings as promised. He checks on Titus and Deev, then indicates to Enrei that he is ready to depart toward their horses and Bryce at his leisure.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:50, Wed 31 Aug 2016.
Titus Blackwell
player, 1384 posts
The Emporer now
has clothes.
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 13:17
  • msg #553

Chapter 3

In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 552):

Titus goes back to being Titus flitting around the town the next day.

He visits M'Kron
He then visits the blacksmith

I'm sorry. Reports I had heard indicated you, I was... misinformed. He says genuinely.  I nearly trapped the scoundrel last night, and it wasn't you.  I need your help tonight, If we don't catch him then I will have to leave and it will be your responsibility to be the protector of this village.

He lounges among the ladies who are making his clothing as they are putting the finishing touches on his finery and his new travel clothes. He dons them immediately and wraps a headband with the sylized yin-yan of Fastbender on his head.  He thanks the ladies profusely hugging and kissing each in turn.  He doesn't even flinch when one or two pinch his ass.

As he does this he spins his own tales.  He tells of troubles his band must face at five points of the compass.  He tells most of problems to the south, then to the southeast.  He mentions their true direction briefly several times but the amount is miniscule compared to the rest of the tales.  He does this practice again with the rest of the townsfolk.

Edited to respond for GM instructions
This message was last edited by the player at 13:25, Wed 31 Aug 2016.
GM
GM, 1154 posts
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 19:12
  • msg #554

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 553):

In addition to a hearty breakfast, the seamstresses of the town provide Titus with all of the requested clothing, alterations and other accessories.

The people, as mentioned, do not use coin terribly often, but they are able to scrape together a small pile (total value 11 Silver Suns) as an additional thank-you.  Divide this however you wish:
Enrei Omal'i
player, 853 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 19:15
  • msg #555

Chapter 3

Enrei seems somewhat on edge for the duration of their stay, and when morning comes he is more than eager to scale the mountain with Brennan, collect their horses, his goat, and be on their way.  Though he is very vocal about hurrying Brennan along, once they reach the summit near the witches' cave, he quiets down, and his mood seems to improve the farther they go.
Titus Blackwell
player, 1385 posts
The Emperor has
new clothes.
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 19:33
  • msg #556

Chapter 3

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 555):

Titus takes the 11 suns ties them in a tight purse and hands them all to Brennan.  All the while accepting their adulation.
Titus Blackwell
player, 1386 posts
The Emperor has
new clothes.
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 19:42
  • msg #557

Chapter 3

In reply to Titus Blackwell (msg # 556)

Titus tries to delay and distract Enrei as much as possible so they start as late in the day as they can.  He keeps sending him on menial errands across town to fetch things that are unnecessary or superfluous until Enrei refuses at which point he sends them on their way.  The rest of the day is spent much as the last one spewing more disinformation about the targets of Fastbender's legion, and how much he is looking forward to going south and finding himself a beach to lay on.

He does another encore performance each time he tells the story it gets a bit better, his moves more daring, Enrei more comical, Brennan more cunning.  When the night comes he stations himself, Deev, and the smith on three strategic rooftops to watch for the peeping Tom.

When you find him, you keep him in sight until I get there.  Point him out to me and I will take it from there.

He reveals three inches of his new sword, murder gleaming in his eyes.
Enrei Omal'i
player, 854 posts
Like a natural disaster
with the best intentions.
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 19:45
  • msg #558

Chapter 3

Enrei is surprisingly difficult for Titus to cajole almost immediately, and between each errand he asks Brennan if he is ready to leave yet, dropping Titus's request the first time he gets a response in the affirmative.
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