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[IC]  Portents and Omens.

Posted by StorytellerFor group 0
Storyteller
GM, 45 posts
Weaver of Tales
Mon 15 Apr 2019
at 14:42
  • msg #91

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

The shouting from the Inn is growing louder, and there's some banging and thuds inside that are only growing angrier.  Now is the time to move.  Amber and Aria haven't emerged yet, but from some of the deep-voiced shouts and screams inside, the two are giving the mongrels a suitable taste of hell.  The group can move away from the scene of the ruckus, away from the market and core of the city, closer to the salt, fish, and seaweed smell of the docks.  With a little effort they can find an untenanted warehouse and get in through a barely-locked door.  There, amongst the dusty crates and bales, they are safe for the moment...
Jerec
Wizard, 23 posts
Mon 15 Apr 2019
at 21:03
  • msg #92

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

"The woman you need to protect is right here," Jerec said to Zenna, thrusting his staff at Helena. "Your friend is fighting inhuman assassins in there, ready to give up her life just so Helena here can have a chance at freedom; the best way to honor her wishes would be to ensure she does."

With that little speech Jerec gestured at the group and darted towards the docks; hopefully they would be able to find a place to lay low, and maybe a ship to get them as far away from here as possible. When he spotted the abandoned looking warehouse, Jerec immediately made for it, pointing it out to the others.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:03, Mon 15 Apr 2019.
Davor Spiritwalker
Half-Orc Oracle, 42 posts
Barbarian Mystic
Mon 15 Apr 2019
at 22:35
  • msg #93

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Davor follows Jerec, but makes sure to stay next to Helena in case something happens again. Once they are inside the warehouse, he takes a moment to breathe then begins searching through his pack. After a moment he pulls out a strange looking berry. "While we catch our breath, I will commune with the spirits. They can give us guidance on what we should do next and perhaps what the least dangerous route is." He pops the berry into his mouth and chews as he takes a seat up against some crates. His eyes roll back and he begins to hum to himself.
Teana Florin
Half-Elf Kineticist, 8 posts
Tue 16 Apr 2019
at 03:31
  • msg #94

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Teana followed along with the others, though she didn't run. Instead, she moved in graceful leaps, bouncing from one point to the next and arbitrarily hopping from ground level to the rooftops and back at a couple of points.

Once inside the warehouse and not moving for the moment, she turned to Urle. "Anyway. My employers and I have a vested interest in Her Highness' safety, and they want me to stick to her like glue and keep assassins, monsters and other troubles away." She turned to Helena with a smile and a wink. "I'm sorry it's not that I'm enchanted by your beauty and defending you out of courtly love, or some other reason that the bards would prefer to sing about," she teased.
Zenna Kern
Human Ranger, 10 posts
Wed 17 Apr 2019
at 23:56
  • msg #95

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

In reply to Jerec (msg # 92):

Zenna turned to face Jerec. "So you're all here to protect her?" She gestured to Helena, "What makes you so special? She turned to face the Inn. Amber was inside fighting to buy Helena and the others time to find safety. She blew a sharp whistle. In the distance, a wolf's howl was heard. Zenna turned to the others. "I will go with you. And protect our charge as best as I can."
Helena
Heir, 22 posts
Fri 19 Apr 2019
at 01:27
  • msg #96

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Helena just lowered her head, the petite girl was quite uncomfortable. She actually wanted to understand the reality of the situation. What little explanation she had gotten so far had been quite short before all hell had broken loose. "How I wish I knew"
Teana Florin
Half-Elf Kineticist, 9 posts
Sun 21 Apr 2019
at 14:47
  • msg #97

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Teana smiled at Helena. "It's not really you. It's what you represent. Hope for peace and prosperity throughout the South," she said. "That's what it means to be the heir to Mekarium."
Urle
Human Cavalier, 11 posts
Order of the Lion
Sun 21 Apr 2019
at 21:27
  • msg #98

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Urle's eyes squinted thin. He looked at Helena behind him, than back at his newfound "friends"

"This...doesn't make sense. Although we would seem to be on common cause, you're not supposed to know of such things. I was given this task by my Lord and Master, who in turn was given this from divination from a prophet. I was told this was of highest secrecy and importance. Not the sort of thing to be handled by mercenaries."

He looked at Helena again, and his face softened. "Don't worry. All will be explained"

With a sharp whistle, he beckoned his horse's arrival "I have cause to believe that this girl is who you claim. If she is, than you will understand that I am not entirely trusting. My life is sworn to her protection."


Turning back to the newly discovered princess, on bended knee "You are more special than you know, and more important. I" retracting himself briefly "we... would like to take you some place safe, and quiet, so that this can be properly explained. Now, would you like help onto Demetria? I promise, she and I mean no harm."
Storyteller
GM, 48 posts
Weaver of Tales
Mon 22 Apr 2019
at 06:49
  • msg #99

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

As the unlikely band discusses what to do next, there is a small knock on the door.  Anyone looking out of one of the few windows, or through a crack in the wall, can see a street urchin, one of the ragged homeless children who live in the forgotten spaces of the city.  This one is clutching a scrap of what looks like paper, and their face is smeared with soot.
Davor Spiritwalker
Half-Orc Oracle, 43 posts
Barbarian Mystic
Tue 23 Apr 2019
at 02:42
  • msg #100

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

From his trance, Davor briefly cracks an eye to weigh in. "Your prophet isn't the only one who can read the signs. The stars tell the same message to anyone who can understand. The spirits whisper of the future to those who listen. My old master swore by the coloration of the tribe's... anyway, I expect there will only be more who come. Judging their intentions will be another matter. So don't you try dragging her off on your own." He directs these comments to the knight and then appears to returns to his meditation.
Jerec
Wizard, 24 posts
Wed 24 Apr 2019
at 19:58
  • msg #101

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Jerec simply stood to the side, leaning on his staff yet listening intently. Some of the others appeared to know more than he, something that was not a usual occurrence for the mage. He kept his counsel for now and his ears open to learn more.

The knock at the door startled him, and taking a peek out the window he spotted a street urchin, clutching something in his grubby hands. "It appears our arrival did not go unnoticed...should we confirm our presence here?" he queried the others, not making a move to open the door yet himself.
Knowledge (History):24 (To learn anything about Mekarium, and/or the Heir thereto.)
Zenna Kern
Human Ranger, 11 posts
Wed 24 Apr 2019
at 23:33
  • msg #102

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Zenna turned to the door. She peeked outside to get an idea of who was there before she opened it quickly, pulling the child inside. "Hush. Don't yell or alert anyone. What is it that you have?" She grabbed the note and passed it to someone before she checked outside the window. "I'll keep an eye out."
Storyteller
GM, 49 posts
Weaver of Tales
Fri 26 Apr 2019
at 14:34
  • msg #103

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens



Zenna pulls the child in, and it remains silent, proferring the folded paper with a sharp gesture, one hand over its mouth, not making a peep.

Anyone examining the paper find that it is folded in a complicated manner so that it looks like a short-petaled flower.  Though slightly smudged by the child's fingers, it has a distinct scent of some exotic wildflower.
Helena
Heir, 23 posts
Thu 2 May 2019
at 00:28
  • msg #104

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Helena moved to reach the kid and take the flower, she examined it and got it close to her face, closing her eyes and appreciating the aroma. Somehow it was a bit significative. "Who gave you this?"
Storyteller
GM, 50 posts
Weaver of Tales
Thu 2 May 2019
at 06:30
  • msg #105

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

The child looks over at the others, then creeps closer to Helena to whisper into her ear.  "Got it from the Court of Stars, least that's what he said. Short guy, maybe a halfling? Wore a hood and black mask with silver on it, seemed fancy, gave me a whole silver piece, said it was life and death. He was at the Mist Maiden, on the Blue Docks, about an hour ago.  Said to call him Myrian," the child says softly.
Helena
Heir, 24 posts
Fri 3 May 2019
at 16:05
  • msg #106

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Helena just sighed and resigned to the fact yet someone else knew of her. She just turned to he protectors for advice. "Does any of it make sense to any of you?" she moved to the child "Did you find us or was that guy who told you where to find us?"
Storyteller
GM, 51 posts
Weaver of Tales
Fri 3 May 2019
at 16:17
  • msg #107

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

The child shakes its head.  "Said to look for a lady in the middle of a ruckus.  Saw what happened in the square, waited outside the inn, saw you go into this area, and then hunted around 'til I found the right place."
Storyteller
GM, 52 posts
Weaver of Tales
Sat 4 May 2019
at 08:51
  • msg #108

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Davor considers the spirits. 

Zenna, you keep a lookout in the alleyway for anything untoward.  Your diligence pays off when you spy a couple cloaked figures that you are almost certain are mongrels.  From the way they are walking, they are wounded underneath their cloaks, so it seems that Amber (and the other woman) did a goodly amount of damage before anyone escaped.  The mongrels don't seem to be looking very hard, as one is clutching his side and the other is limping badly, but they are a couple buildings away from you.

Urle, the warehouse was large enough that you could get Demetria inside, because it would defeat the purpose of hiding to have your magnificent steed standing out in the alley as an advertisement for all to see.  She seems restless and keeps looking over at the door. 

Teana remains alert and watchful for any treachery.
Teana Florin
Half-Elf Kineticist, 10 posts
Sat 4 May 2019
at 09:04
  • msg #109

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

"Does the message say anything? The Court of Stars is a real thing, but I don't know why they're involved in all of this."
Storyteller
GM, 53 posts
Weaver of Tales
Sat 4 May 2019
at 09:08
  • msg #110

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

The child looks at Teana, standing up a little straighter as it seems she wants an honest answer.  "Dunno, it was all folded up when I got it.  Was supposed to take it to the lady and right quick, so I did.  Can't read anyways!" the child says, the last almost cheerfully.  "'Sides, it looks all nice, like a flower, so I didn't want to muss it."
Davor Spiritwalker
Half-Orc Oracle, 44 posts
Barbarian Mystic
Sat 4 May 2019
at 12:32
  • msg #111

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Davor opens his eyes and slowly get to his feet. "The spirits have given their message. We should read the one the child brought as well." He walks up to Helena and gently take the note from her hands, unfolds it, and reads the message aloud to those assembled.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:42, Sun 05 May 2019.
Jerec
Wizard, 25 posts
Sun 5 May 2019
at 12:12
  • msg #112

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Though he was quite uneasy about having been discovered in their hideout so quickly, not to mention the description of the figure giving the message to the lad sounding rather foreboding, Jerec's ears did perk up at the mention of the ship. "That ship this 'Myrian' is on...it could be out ticket out of this deathtrap," he said to the others.

"Though it could very well be a trap, we are damned if we stay here anyway; we will eventually be found, and though we can put up a fight who knows how many resources our enemy can field against us," he added matter of factly. Better to take their chances and seek shelter aboard the Mist Maiden.

Ofcourse, a lot depended on the contents of the message itself. He glanced towards Davos as the half-orc attempted to decipher the message, silently urging him to hurry and share the contents with the rest of them.
Knowledge (Local): 11; Knowledge (History): 20 [Trying to determine anything about the Court of Stars]


Zenna Kern
Human Ranger, 12 posts
Tue 7 May 2019
at 10:31
  • msg #113

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

In reply to Storyteller (msg # 108):

Zenna continued with her watch. "A couple of mongels. But they don't seem a threat. Let's figure out a plan. What's the note say?" A four-legged canine approached their building. She opened the door to hiss at the creature in the dark before she closed the door again.
Storyteller
GM, 54 posts
Weaver of Tales
Wed 8 May 2019
at 16:46
  • msg #114

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

After a moment of study, the note unfurls with a few careful tugs.  Beneath is a lovely script in a slightly sparkling blue ink, as if the ink had been mixed with metallic or mineral dust.

quote:
To the Heir of Mekarium,

I greet you and bid you well.  You will have found that the omens have revealed your presence, and drawn dangerous attention from many, but there are also those who desperately wish to protect you.  I know this is likely confusing to you, as it is to us all.  I cannot give you complete certainty in your path, but I can let you know what the signs have told my most trusted priestess: those who seek you do not desire your death.  They desire to control you or serve you.  You would not be killed by any who know who you are, but you will likely be taken to a place they control, so they can convince you to use your power on their behalf.

What that power is, and the extent of it, I cannot tell you, only that the potential for it is vast.  If this letter has reached you, you have likely found some protectors who are of the civilized type.  While their own agendas may be varied, I am certain all wish to see you well and unharmed.  I am guessing you wish to be quit of those violent sorts who wish to possess you.  To that end, I offer my ship the Mist Maiden as a way to remove yourself swiftly from Pearl Fort.  I pledge safe passage for you and your protectors to a destination of your choosing.  Follow the messenger I have sent.

~Myrian, Baron of the Court of Stars

Jerec
Wizard, 26 posts
Wed 8 May 2019
at 21:13
  • msg #115

Re: [IC]  Portents and Omens

Gently stroking his beard as he considered the message, Jerec glanced at Helena to gauge her reaction. After a long moment he finally said, "Well, this seems to be as good an option as we are likely to get, given the circumstances. I have heard about the Court of Stars and I do believe we can trust them. For the moment, at least, though likely they too have their own agenda for helping you."

Tapping his staff on the floor with a touch of impatience he turned to the lad and said, "Well then lad, unless anyone here has any reservations, I say take us to the ship so we can be out of this deathtrap."
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