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Segev Stormlord
GM, 314 posts
Wed 8 Feb 2012
at 05:55

msg #18

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

As Merlin leads the cluster of admirers back over to the audience, Freverick and the prince finally give up pleading for the moment, though they drift over to pull Nath into a none-too-quiet discussion of the flight, including arm-flailing gestures mimicking favorite parts. They keep pointing at the board where Merlin is carrying it, miming how it unfolds and pretending the stands are boards on which they're riding.

Fire Soul and Ocean Soul visibly resist joining in, trying to look more grown up, while Vaniel actually smiles indulgently at his young squire's enthusiasm and pretends not to notice when Nath guiltily checks to see if his master needs anything.

The Duke, meanwhile, returns to the audience as well, having stopped his own archery to watch Merlin's flight. "That was most spectacular, Mister Merlin," he says jovially. "This is an art common to the Northlands?"

Merlin
player, 209 posts
Wed 8 Feb 2012
at 06:26

msg #19

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Segev Stormlord (msg #18):

"In the North the air is thin and updrafts are uncommon. Here in the East the air is thicker and there are more updrafts. It is much easier to do stunts outside of the North, although I can only wonder what would be possible in the South! As to it being common in the North, unfortunate it is a necessity your grace. It is not often that an individual can do much scouting or message relaying on foot due to the cold weather, snow, and other dangers. Having a glider, which are much more common, or a folding wing board glider can get you above most dangers and improves travel times. Unfortunately such devices are expensive to create due to the rarity of feather steel."

Segev Stormlord
GM, 315 posts
Wed 8 Feb 2012
at 15:28

msg #20

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

The Duchess strokes her porcelain chin with one elegant finger. "Strange, then, that it should only have been developed in the North, where the winds are less favorable for it. Pray, Mister Merlin, tarry a while and show our craftsmen how these are made, and teach our men how they are used. My son seems to have taken a shine to it, but more, you have already named several uses we might have. And we could once again aid our northern neighbor by offering him scouts who can safely fly over Beastman lands to observe their movements."

Merlin
player, 210 posts
Wed 8 Feb 2012
at 16:19

msg #21

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Segev Stormlord (msg #20):

"Her grace has excellent perception. Were I a craftsman that knew how to make such things I could go into business and become wealthy. As it is, it is my understanding that the raw materials would cost somewhere near a half talent of jade and hiring a team of craftsman to complete it would cost another half talent. They are useful in the north because the forests are not thick and are not wide spread. However, here in the East underbrush and large forests can hide many things from someone looking down from the air. One could all but hide a small army even with the proper discipline and training of soldiers."

This message was last edited by the player at 16:19, Wed 08 Feb 2012.

Beatrix LeSchaye
player, 197 posts
Solar
Zenith
Wed 8 Feb 2012
at 20:32

msg #22

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

"Indeed," responds Bea, "This is common enough practice, especially in those regions further up along the river. In Halta there are battle fought between themselves and their enemies that one who is airborne could remain entirely ignorant of without being able to fly below the canopy as the Hawkmen do. Aside from such splendid displays as this, however, the boards would be quite useful in scouting the Yanaze River itself. I believe I may look into this, and see if a more efficient method of production may be found. If so, then I assure you, lady Duchess, that you will be the first to know of it."

Sevastian
player, 120 posts
Dragon-Blooded
Water
Thu 9 Feb 2012
at 18:30

msg #23

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Sevastian walks over to Fire Soul and Ocean Soul.
"One should not miss out on things simply because they wish to keep up appearances."

He smiles down at the two.
"Besides, the others attention is else where."

The dragon gives each a reassuring pat and then heads over to the rest of the audience.

Segev Stormlord
GM, 316 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2012
at 19:20

msg #24

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

The Duchess nods gracefully to Beatrix. "We would, indeed, be quite interested, Lady LeSchaye," she acknowledges before turning her attention back to Merlin. "Do not underestimate our resources, good sir; for proper defense...much can be spent. Though you have a point about the trees. Do you ever fly below the canopy?"

Duke Amaran takes the opportunity to speak to Beatrix, himself, however. "If you do follow through on that, Madam, please be sure to come by the Duchy again, or send us an invitation to your demonstrations. I would be delighted to see you and your business acumen in action."

"I'll learn to build it myself!" boasts the prince. Freverick and Nath look impressed, but Sevastian's younger brother is not to be outdone: "So will I! I'm gonna be an Exalt, so I'll definitely do it! And all my friends will have one!"

Poe blushes at Sevastian's head-pat, while Hun shakes his head. "We would be intruding. Merlin's not going to give lessons tonight, anyway; we can ask again on the road, when there is more time." He sounds only mildly disappointed, and is promising himself as much as excusing his dutiful behavior to the elegant butler.

This message was last edited by the GM at 19:22, Fri 10 Feb 2012.

Merlin
player, 211 posts
Sat 11 Feb 2012
at 05:28

msg #25

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Segev Stormlord:

The Duchess nods gracefully to Beatrix. "We would, indeed, be quite interested, Lady LeSchaye," she acknowledges before turning her attention back to Merlin. "Do not underestimate our resources, good sir; for proper defense...much can be spent. Though you have a point about the trees. Do you ever fly below the canopy?"

"Of course, your grace. I was just giving you an estimate of the costs, so that you might compare them to whatever arrangements you already have on the ground. Certainly scouts with messenger birds would be less expensive in the short term. Wooden signal towers would be obvious to the enemy, but they would also be easily constructed from such fine timbers as would block normal view from the air."

Segev Stormlord
GM, 317 posts
Mon 13 Feb 2012
at 04:57

msg #26

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

"We thank you, Merlin," responds the Duke. "Costs are something we always need to weigh. I think allowing Trademeet to perform the initial investments and buying any products from them may be the more economical; they do seem to produce high quality for comparatively low prices," he says, smiling charmingly at Beatrix as he does so.

"We do take great pride in the quality of all we do," acknowledges Poe with unvarnished pride.

"As well you might," says the Duke, bowing over her hand and kissing the back of it, earning a blush from the young girl and a carefully restrained but poorly-hidden protective scowl from her male partner. The Duke, if he notices Hun's reaction, ignores it.

Nath hisses, "No way!" to the prince and Freverick, meanwhile. The other two roll their eyes and continue hushed discussions, drawing the stuffier boy back in as they're still clearly going on about the flying show.

Mason Vaugn
player, 7 posts
Changing Moon Lunar
Happy to be alive
Thu 16 Feb 2012
at 05:59

msg #27

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Mason scoffs mildly. "For the cost of one of those boards, you could have many guards and dogs to investigate the area. If you wanted to get really fancy (Mason jazz-hands as he says 'fancy'), you could try to hire some sorcerer to keep up a magical mental relay such that, should one of the groups no longer be able to communicate, you would know where they last were."

Mason casually glanced at the others to see what they thought of his statement before continuing, "And besides, then you have to train someone to use the thing, and the upkeep. The fancier something is, the more you'll have to pay to keep it working. You know, like a high-class woman."

People who are trained in such things would probably notice that Mason said all that in a tone to get a rise out of someone.

Segev Stormlord
GM, 320 posts
Sat 18 Feb 2012
at 17:27

msg #28

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

The young prince attempts to scoff just as impressively as Mason. "Well!" he puffs importantly, "I could learn it, and it would be worth it because I could command my soldiers from the sky, where I can see the battlefield!"

One of Amaran's fellow nobles says something quietly to him, and the Duke nods. "Perhaps, Seln, but we can discuss that later. Come, it is late, and time for princes to get their rest." He holds out his arm, which is wife dutifully takes, and grabs Prince Seln by the hand.

"Aw, but Daaad, I wanna play some more with Freverick and Squire Nathier and Mister Merlin!"

The Duchess frowns in the manner of mothers trying to look stern when they're really amused. "No, young man. Act like the prince you are, not like a spoiled child."

Seln looks about to protest, but changes his mind and acquiesces to his mother's tone. "Okay. I mean, um. It was a pleasure to spend the evening with you all. I hope to see you again in the morning before you leave."

Grinning charmingly, the Duke excuses himself. "I have some few matters of state to attend. Lyn will be putting our son to bed; Madam LeSchaye, would you care to come to my private quarters for some brandy to talk foreign relations while she does so? You all may, of course, use the fields if you wish, though it is getting a bit dark for archery. But do not feel the need to follow us in if you have a desire to enjoy the warm spring night air."

((OOC: Please choose Perception+Socialize or Wits+Awareness and give me a roll on it!))

Merlin
player, 213 posts
Sun 19 Feb 2012
at 06:01

msg #29

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Segev Stormlord (msg #28):

Merlin bows, smiling at the prince, but bows none the less.

"I have much to do to pack up. Evening to you your graces."

Merlin heads off, with a hand signal to his shape shifting friend, to his glider to pack it up and take it off the its storage crate.

23:59, Today: Merlin rolled 3 successes using 5d10 with the White Wolf Exalted system with a target of 7. What is Socialize? Wits+Awa.

This message was last edited by the player at 06:01, Sun 19 Feb 2012.

Beatrix LeSchaye
player, 198 posts
Solar
Zenith
Thu 23 Feb 2012
at 00:44

msg #30

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Beatrix smiles. "Why, dear Duke, I should like nothing better than to discuss matters of state with you. Say, in half an hour? I shall go at once to change into something less formal." Finally, she thinks, we can get to the heart of the matter.

As she heads inside to do that, she passes by Frevrick, to whom she whispers "Pray do not do anything too crazy" on her way past.

Frevrick
player, 6 posts
Resplendent Destiny
The Sorcerer
Fri 24 Feb 2012
at 22:57

msg #31

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

The young patrician looks up at Beatrix with an impish grin that's endeavoring to seem innocent. "Yes, ma'am!"

With that, only those who wish to remain outside as the sun sets are still present, which means pretty much none save those who accompanied Beatrix from Trademeet...and maybe a lone guardsman or a wayward bird in a tree. All others have sought the privacy of their own quarters or the company of others on a more intimate level.

Mason Vaugn
player, 8 posts
Changing Moon Lunar
Happy to be alive
Fri 24 Feb 2012
at 23:55

msg #32

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Mason says offhandedly after watching the circus leave, "Well, there are certainly going to be negotiations going on between the two of them. Although, if she's a woman of any decent caliber, she'll know what she's in for already."

Mason returns his attention to the others here. "So, what brings you to this little corner of the world? Surely it's not for the women. The duke has the market cornered there."

Merlin
player, 214 posts
Sat 25 Feb 2012
at 05:50

msg #33

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Mason Vaugn (msg #32):

"You speak so glibly of such things sir. Pray tell your name, one which we might call you by once we have parted ways."

Mason Vaugn
player, 9 posts
Changing Moon Lunar
Happy to be alive
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 03:25

msg #34

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Mason easily replied, "It's easy to speak glibly of things like that, especially when it looks like she can probably handle herself, even if the Duke is willing to help handle her."

Mason then casually pushed some hair out of his eyes. "Oh, and I'm Mason Vaugn. Pleasure to meet you."

Merlin
player, 215 posts
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 05:53

msg #35

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Mason Vaugn (msg #34):

"Fascinated to meet you good sir. It would seem that you have a good eye for such things. What other areas might there be some potential talent from which benefits might be gained?"

Mason Vaugn
player, 10 posts
Changing Moon Lunar
Happy to be alive
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 06:04

msg #36

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Mason looked at Merlin oddly. The man had an odd manner of speaking, it seemed. It suited him well, Mason thought. An odd manner of speaking for such a... flighty person.

"If I'm guessing right, you're asking what else I'm good at. I'm a man of many talents: archery, ballroom dancing, stealth, social manipulation, knowledge of teas, long-distance running, and so on in that fashion." Mason waved his hand in a circle to illustrate that the list could go on if he so cared. "What talents can you claim? Besides the flying, that is."

Merlin
player, 216 posts
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 06:18

msg #37

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Mason Vaugn (msg #36):

"Oh, well, there are so many I couldn't possibly list them all without something strong to drink. Perhaps we should find such a location, libation, and continue our conversation?"

Mason Vaugn
player, 12 posts
Changing Moon Lunar
Happy to be alive
Tue 28 Feb 2012
at 23:57

msg #38

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Mason had a brief thought but quickly dismissed it. "Well, while I normally wouldn't mind ditching any duties I might have to go get a drink, I wouldn't want to separate you from your companions here. Or am I mistaken? I got the impression that all of you knew each other."

Merlin
player, 218 posts
Wed 29 Feb 2012
at 05:30

msg #39

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Mason Vaugn (msg #38):

"Well some of us know each other better than others, but a passing acquaintance is necessary for traveling companions. Your duties may detain you, but eventually you will have some time. When would that be?"

Mason Vaugn
player, 14 posts
Changing Moon Lunar
Happy to be alive
Fri 2 Mar 2012
at 18:43

msg #40

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

Mason thought about the answer for a moment before replying, "Give me an hour or two to get the rest of my duties for the day finished, and I can meet you in town. How does The Shepard's Shack sound? They serve a pretty hearty stew and some reasonably priced drinks. I realize as guests of the Duke you've probably eaten pretty well, but us rank and file soldiers don't get nearly so grand of a meal."

Merlin
player, 219 posts
Sat 3 Mar 2012
at 06:29

msg #41

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

In reply to Mason Vaugn (msg #40):

"Two hours then. Good eve till we meet again."

With that Merlin walks off, raising his right arm into the sky, waiting for a particular hawk to come land on his arm.

Once the lunar lands Merlin will talk to him in a low voice,

"We will be going to a tavern. I will buy you some real food and ale, or whatever is to your liking. The soldier back there will meet us."

Alistr Hamrsoung
player, 25 posts
Full Time No Moon Lunar
Part time Smith
Mon 5 Mar 2012
at 21:10

msg #42

Re: Demonstrations of Legendary Skill

The hawk lands on Merlin's arm and chirps happily at him. Waiting for a chance to communicate with his erstwhile Circlemates. "There will be time for that soon enough. Then proper introdutions will be had I think." the hawk thinks to itself.

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