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OLD Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe.

Posted by Evil GMFor group 0
Evil GM
GM, 65 posts
Thu 23 Apr 2020
at 17:31
  • msg #1

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

The day has turned toward the early evening when Richard and Orlin return to Redcliffe with a couple armfuls of nug; the two rogues found the traps mostly full, and were able to bag a couple more on the way back home, providing a nice haul for the master butcher. He pays 10 silver for the work, and the pair are soon on their way.

In the tavern, they find their friends at a table with Sexta. Irenia has just set down bowls of what looks like today's (or, possibly, yesterday's) batch of fish stew, and someone was kind enough to have ordered two extra bowls for the rogues.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:43, Fri 24 Apr 2020.
Evil GM
GM, 68 posts
Fri 24 Apr 2020
at 17:43
  • msg #2

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

OOC: Take it away, gents! Everyone's in the tavern.
Mikhail Loren
player, 38 posts
Circle Mage
HP 27, MP 15
Mon 27 Apr 2020
at 00:16
  • msg #3

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Perhaps it was the fact that there was still going to be a wedding, or the fact that they were all seated out of the way of the others, the tavern was still mostly full. There were other things to focus on then the elven maiden and mage at this time. Mikhail, for his part, was still slowly nursing his first ale. It was a damn good one at that, but the fact that a Tevinter mage was somewhere in the woods nearby gave him a slight pause, souring an otherwise good pint. He had half a mind to go pray at the Chantry instead of this, but it would do no one any good for him to simply run away from a potential problem.

Still, he could just as easily write a letter to the First Enchanter. Even if it wouldn't arrive on time, it would be cathartic to do so. However, that would be for later tonight. "Well... that was about as good as we could have hoped for. We should start planning for what comes next, no?"
Brother Loran
player, 31 posts
Mon 27 Apr 2020
at 12:28
  • msg #4

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

"or not ....my friend. We don't actually know what comes next. Would a foreign lord simply demand his property back in the land and to a lord he does not know."

He took a sip of his honeyed water "I mean to demand would be highly disrespectful perhaps they will come to some agreement...even a settlement of sorts. The mother superior would be willing to pay for the girl if it allowed her to be free and would be in keeping with the chantry request for sanctuary"

He looked at the elf girl and smiled " whatever happens I am sure she and our lord will not allow you to go back to them slavery is not a thing we in this land agree with"
Richard
player, 34 posts
Fereldan Freeman
Rogue Archer
Mon 27 Apr 2020
at 13:52
  • msg #5

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Joining his fellows at the table Richard plops down grabs a bowl and begins to eat famished from his hike. After a few spoons of stew, he leans back and breaths. "Well, we got 10 silver for our trouble, my negotiation with the butcher wasn't my best work, I'll blame it on my tired feet." For the first time realizing the she-elf at the table. "It seems her, master, may have Orlesian servants with him, he paid for a week, but will only be around for a few days, and will be headed to Lothering after his brief stay at the Crossroads." Digging back into his stew, he waited for the questions that would surely come.
Mikhail Loren
player, 39 posts
Circle Mage
HP 27, MP 15
Tue 28 Apr 2020
at 22:44
  • msg #6

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

"Wait, we supposed to be paid for that work?" That was new. He was under the impression it was their part of the celebration. That was beside the point. Those little pieces of information were interesting. "I guess we'll see how his ego and how he highly he holds her stand the test of time. The pride of Tevinter mages created the Black City, if we believe the Chant of Light. I hope that only relates to a minority of the magisters."
Richard
player, 35 posts
Fereldan Freeman
Rogue Archer
Tue 28 Apr 2020
at 23:25
  • msg #7

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

In reply to Mikhail Loren (msg # 6):

"Help we did. That does not mean we do not get paid. I mean, if you don't want a share of the coins, I can always use more." He gives Mikhail a grin and winks. Turning his attention to Sexta, "What's your story then?"
Evil GM
GM, 70 posts
Wed 29 Apr 2020
at 16:37
  • msg #8

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

The elf-girl pauses, mouth full and eyes wide, looking like she just got caught stealing a pastry from the kitchen. She swallows and manages to squeak out, "Me?"

"Ah, well, my mother told me we were captured by Tevinter slavers when I was very young; my father and brother were sold to a different master from my mother and me. Slave children aren't raised by their parents, but a nanny of sorts, so I didn't see much of my mother after we were taken to my master's estate.

"When I was old enough, I was taken to the servants' quarters to work, serving the senior slaves; eventually worked my way up to being a servant to the master's men-at-arms."
Fost
player, 50 posts
Fereldan Freeman/Warrior
Health 40/40
Thu 30 Apr 2020
at 09:22
  • msg #9

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Fost sighed, listened patiently, but soon lost his nerve.
He threw up his hands in exasperation.
"Well ?", he said to Richard, somewhat annoyed.
"What did you learn ? How many men does the Tevinter have, how large is the party ? How well are they organized ? How many Orlesians are with them. Numbers, my friend, numbers. Equipment, attitude, professionalism. The Arl expects a report from you, a report he can make a decision on and act."
"This is a serious matter, can't you see ?"
"And you go off, find those stupid nugs and even take your time haggling for a price ?"

Mikhail Loren
player, 41 posts
Circle Mage
HP 27, MP 15
Thu 30 Apr 2020
at 17:25
  • msg #10

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Mikhail held up a hand to try to placate the warrior. "Hey there. I'm grateful that he remembered the happy couple. Last thing we need is for a lot more of the townsfolk getting worried. I do agree, the haggling is a bit much, but he is who he is."

Turning to Richard, he took another sip of his drink before continuing. "Now, he does make a good point. We need to bring the Arl up to snuff on this. Orlesian servants though... that could be useful. I know the language."
Brother Loran
player, 32 posts
Sat 2 May 2020
at 10:36
  • msg #11

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Brother Loran listened to the conversation, he wasn't a man of war, far from it but if there was conflict his talents as a healer would be needed.

With only one ear on the conversation he mentally worked out which part of the chantry would be best placed as a hospital, what stocks he had to hand what he would need to prepare all the things he would need.

After the meeting was over he would attend to his tools and boil them and wrap them in cloth to keep them clean for what might be needed
Richard
player, 38 posts
Fereldan Freeman
Rogue Archer
Mon 4 May 2020
at 15:07
  • msg #12

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Taking his time, he nodded to Sexta, took a few more bites of stew., sipped his drink, and leaned back. Looking at Fost he smiled and kept quiet for a few more seconds, relishing his friend's squirms. "Including the Lord and Lady, there are 7 of them. The three men-at-arms, two servants. They seemed, familiar with each other, less superior, more equals." Turning now to look at Sexta's reaction, "They didn't seem agitated, worried, or upset to hear she was gone." He paused letting his words hang in the air, waiting for her reaction. Watching her face, looking for any weakness.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:07, Mon 04 May 2020.
Evil GM
GM, 74 posts
Mon 4 May 2020
at 17:14
  • msg #13

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Sexta's eyes grow wide with surprise, which quickly turns into an expression of hopefulness. "Do you think they'll move on without me? Will I be able to stay?"
Mikhail Loren
player, 44 posts
Circle Mage
HP 27, MP 15
Mon 4 May 2020
at 17:29
  • msg #14

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Mulling over this a little, he had to shrug. "That depends on you. If you served a purpose beyond being a simple servant, if you had a talent beyond your status, like magic for instance, it would be a different story." Although, if she had talent, she would know before now. Right? His own talent developed early in his life, after all. "I guess that also goes with this town as well. If you want to stay, you could. I can't say the same for the folk here, but I'm not from here. I can't say anything on their behalf."
Fost
player, 52 posts
Fereldan Freeman/Warrior
Health 40/40
Mon 4 May 2020
at 17:35
  • msg #15

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Fost was immediately suspicious when he heard that the escaped elf was not missed. The fighters had not made that impression. Suddenly he wondered if this was all a hoax. Did she truely escape or was this all a strange plan to scout out the Arling instead of the other way round.
Richard
player, 39 posts
Fereldan Freeman
Rogue Archer
Mon 4 May 2020
at 17:55
  • msg #16

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

“The question is are you suppose to stay? You could always slip out. I mean, would an elf really be missed?" His tone was casual, however his focus was dead set on every twitch and movement, listening to every inflection in her voice.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:26, Mon 04 May 2020.
Brother Loran
player, 33 posts
Mon 4 May 2020
at 19:10
  • msg #17

Story 101.C - Richard & Orlin Return to Redcliffe

Brother Loran noticed where this was starting to head, he had seen the fear in her eyes he was sure that wasn't an act "I think it is near evening prayer perhaps this line of questioning can wait for the morrow when we have all rested"

He made to stand "brother Fost as a religious man would you accompany us to the chantry. We can speak to the sergeant of the guard to make sure our guest is well protected for the night and perhaps you would wish to take evening prayer with the brothers I believe mother superior is doing the reading this evening "
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