In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 60):

Mossy is at a loss how to help the widow. He is not sure of any magic that can help, and he lacks political or social means to do anything. He goes hunting to vent frustration...and catch food.

In reply to Moshennik (msg # 61):

Well te Priest only comes every other week. CHARM PERSON  would make Kadulf do as you say until sunrise the next day ... 3 FP  shouldn't be too tough to matter.


You on the other hand, are getting very desirous of some action ... young men are generally always interested.  Options are: Take a chance on some girl, see if the widow is any more receptive of your advances or see if Kadulf's wife, Lucile, is interested in getting even with him for his behavior. Or you could take the day to see if Becka is free and so inclined ... the last option is just to carry on with out relief.
Each has potential undesirable effects. You do have spells that would help, but in several cases would also violate the Witches oath to help people and try to do no harm to the honest and upright.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 62):

Charming the merchant would not be a long term option.

Taking a chance on some girl is probably the best option, as the widow will start to feel used by everyone and taking the Merchants wife, if she is willing, would morally make me no better than him, but also a hypocrite into the bargain. Becka is moving on, so it is time to do likewise.

Most will get to know the local girls a little more, trying to find one that might be happy with his lifestyle.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:40, Fri 01 May 2020.

Depends on what he does while charmed...  the girls who think they are cute are mostly a bit silly and want to play mind games.. There are two others, one is obviously slow, but a hard worker, the other is a bit skinny and  struggling with acne. It’s not really bad, but what girl want a big red plook on her cheek or nose? You also note that she helps her mother with common kitchen herbs and one or two teas that are supposed to ease pain or relax tired muscles.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 64):

Mossy is not so shallow. The quiet girl with acne is much more likely to keep secrets...and so he offers to help her with herbs. Ugly duckings often turn out to be swans!

Mom steps in when you offer to help her, but after separating you by a Mom’s width, is pleased when you don’t run off, She is more pleased when she discovers you know something about herbs and asks where you learned. She tells she appreciates your help and asks if you see certain things while hunting, to gather them for her.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 66):

Mossy says he came from a farm, but preferred hunting. He does look out for the herbs she asks for, and brings a few extra rabbits caught to the family to eat.

After a little time, he approached the Father and asks permission to date his daughter. If the daughter is not opposed.

The daughter seems a bit put off by her mother's sudden acceptance of this boy and is cool and stand offish, which causes her mother to suggest she should get to know him. That stops things dead. The daughter tries to leave if you show up ... Mom however is very happy withn your efforts. There is no Father, but her brother acts as head of things and her house adjoins his families.

With in two weeks Moshie is aware that Mom is getting very relaxed around him, bending forward with just a shift, that is loose and open so he can see past her navel. She all but openly invites him to touch and play. She does wait until her daughter leaves, but that's easy as Roenna is unwilling to be near Moshie.

Sometime later you come upon Roenna by the stream and alone, she stands and keeps her distance but does not leave. "What is it you want of us?

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 68):

I as a player will not try romance, as I probably have more disadvantages in that department than my character, so I will instead just describe my approach.

Mossy is a bit old fashioned but is not giving to deception. He will tell her he just wants to get to know her. He will try to find out why she feels uncomfortable around him.

Is she a daughter of the widow?

Her Mother is also a widow as it turns out, but not the one being preyed upon who is very much younger. This woman has a house that adjoins her brother's, so the men stay away.

Roenna shrugs, I was kinda looking forward to us getting to know each other when Mom got in the middle. Now I think she is ready to marry me off to you so she can come live with us ... I am not at all sure about any of that. I imagine you are aware that she wants you between the sheets. She misses my Dad a lot and the attentions he paid her there.  I don't guess you know that you live in my Dad's house now? He was a ...um don't know the word, but he could heal, make all sorts of teas, herb poultices, things that smoked or steamed and made you better and could do some spells too. Mom wanted to learn but couldn't. She supports us by doing the mixtures she remembers him doing, but it has been kinda hard.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 70):

"Oh, thank you for the explanation, I was not aware of most of that. As for your Mum, as much as she is a nice lady, she is not the woman for me. I am the age of her daughter, your age, not hers, and to be honest, I would much prefer to be with you than her, and if you prefer, I am quite willing to let you manage where she lives. It sounds like your father and I would have had a lot in common. If it is not too painful, could you tell me more about him?"

As noted before, if in doubt about my personal skills (as I am), feel free to roll for it!

I don't know how much I can add. He did potions, balms and grew many of his herbs, as do you it seems. But he could do some magic, which he kept a secret. He loved my Mother but her brother refused to allow her to marry him. Still they had me and I know they spent a lot of time in bed together, Dad said it was a gift of God that I would get to know as I grew older, he said sharing the gift was not a sin. He shared it with other women who came, I think they were like him and could do magic and stuff. Mom wasn't very happy about his sharing and refused to share herself with anyone. I wonder why she suddenly is so ready to share herself with you. I think I too would have some issues with the idea of sharing myself with more than one man, but I have been told over and over that men will share themselves with several women.

She shakes her head I cannot say I understand, but I am pretty sure that if you and I were to get together, you'd best plan on being with my Mother too.


She pauses for a moment then asks Do You think I could learn to do magic?  Do you even know what it takes?
This message was last updated by the player at 19:28, Sun 03 May 2020.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 72):

"I can do some basic things too. You probably can as well, if your father did, but it is best kept secret, as not all understand. Magic is a tool, you see, and like all tools, it can be used for good and evil. I like to use it to help, but not all do, and those that do not give the rest of us bad reputations.

If you like, we ca quietly investigate your magical potential.

I would like to be with you, but I am not sure how you could handle it if I was with your mother too. If that is what it take to be with you, I can do that though. Personally, I would prefer to find one person to be with, but until I find a soulmate, I understand it is wise to look around."

She nods I do understand and agree with your thinking. But I do think I know my mother, if you teach me magic, she will want you to teach her as well.  Dad said she did not have the gift, but she has never accepted that. She is very good with herbs and various mixes and methods of using them. She would be an asset to a mutual business, but she will want your attentions, there is no question in my mind. She also would be happy to get out from under her brother's thumb. Moving in with me and my man would be something he could not prevent without drawing a lot of questions from the village. Of course, if Mother became pregnant, that might sway things the other way. And first, you and I need to see if we would be happy working together, long before we cement a relationship with our bodies.
This message was last updated by the player at 19:25, Sun 03 May 2020.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 74):

"Oh, Roenna, I totally agree. Are you ready to start learning, or do you want some time to either think about it, ot think about how we will do it?"

Intention is to totally win her heart first...

She nods yes, I will work with you, without mother between us. we must stop and move if she tries to get between us. We shall see how we do, and if you can judge if I do have the gift, I'd like your aid in learning to use it. We should start now, Mother wants some Nightshade, Crowfoot, Honeywort, Mother of Thyme  if we can find it and  some Wood Sage.
This message was lightly edited by the player at 19:25, Sun 03 May 2020.

In reply to Roenna (msg # 76):

"Then let's see if we can find those herbs..."

Does he know of where they might be from hunting...or his garden?

Honeywort and Mother of Thyme you'd have in your garden, the rest you'll have to find.

You think you remember seeing Wood Sage and Nightshade on your hunts, if you can remember where.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 78):

He takes her to his garden for the herbs there, but stuggles to remember, well anything. She is rather distracting!

OK, so you find the Wood sage after a bit of looking.
That's 3 out of 5

She remembers some Nightshade not too far from where you are, and cuts and wraps it carefully, as it can be deadly.
You can try for the Crowfoot one more time.  Then you head back.
You both talk a little as you move around and she loosens up a little, but there is not touching as of yet.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 80):

With the moving around, Mossy remembers where he saw the last one, and they soon take that off the list too.

Does he get any chance to catch some meat?

The two of them seem to make too much noise, he sees fleeting movement as animals run, but there is no chance at a shot.

You make it back to her Mom's (Tabitha) table a little after midday and she is very happy that you found everything; she honestly didn't expect her to find it all. She gives you a big smile, thanks you for your help and moves to stand between the two of you.

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 82):

Mossy will side step her so as to stay beside her daughter. He will have discussed with Roenna about how to handle this expected situation, and will now follow her wishes...

Tabitha is confused for a moment ... you are not engaged, so should not be so close.

We work together to assist your sales, he helped me find many of those herbs, so we are a team away from th village, may as well be one in the village as well. It keeps the boys from telling me how plain I am , and that they'll do me a favor and give me a roll in the hay. I am tired of that and Moshe has caused that to stop.

What! You are not plain ... they are just trying to find a way to compromise you! Good that you saw it for what it was.

Tabitha makes no further efforts to get between you, but you now find yourself working between two women frequently and Tabitha still manages to rub against you a fair bit.  Roenna just shakes her head.
Thus it goes for a week or so ...

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 84):

Mossy will make his choice clear, and let Roenna make the calls regarding her mum.

He also makes it clear she is far from plain...