Before Jerin begins casting his spell, Curnach grabs his wrist. Up until now the street urchin has been content to allow the feud to escalate but at this point he takes action, interposing himself between Tapestry and Jerin. The grip is not particularily strong and is clearly not intended to cause Jerin harm, but is intended to get his attention; and hopefully that of Tapestry's. Addressing them both, the young man keeps his voice cool and calm.
I believe the two of you have got off to somewhat of a bad start- but rest assured Jerin you shall have plenty of time to prove your talents to us; and plenty of time to earn Tapestry's trust despite this incident thus far. Both of you- please take a seat with Krenn and Aventi and try and find some common ground while I bring everyone an ale. There is enough disruption and chaos within the city without bickering amongst ourselves- and I believe there is someone you should meet, Jerin.
Curnach holds his ground expectantly, clearly feeling somewhat awkward as a mediator but loyalty to those who have fought beside him overriding his usual quietness.
Jerin of course acedes to the other party members, clearly glad to have avoided any conflict with the other party members and just stays quiet for a while listening to the others speak.
He appears to feel very badly for how things escalated and the way he reacted.
Don´t worry about small things, but you would need to understand little bit us. It is strange to just suddenly have someone join us and by Marshall herself. We are just used to each other and getting closer and then new person getting mixed up. It will take time, if you don´t mind. Aventi speaks in a calm and couraging words, until realises what Curnach had said Ah, Curnach. You can ask milk or something else for me. I guess I can never get rid of that habit, but alcohol is not my strongest point... I have tried couple times, but always bad hangover, waking up who knows where and with wh... I mean in bad situations and master yelling to me Aventi continues fast and ignores the part, he almost missed.
Keeping his face and sitting next to others to enjoy the evening
A rather genuine smile touches Tapestry's lips as Aventi and Curnach step in... but the young tiefling woman soon hides it behind a pout and a shrug. Refraining from saying too much more, she winks at Aventi as he almost lets something slip,
'Ah... so I'll have to get you drunk to get the rest of that story then, will I, Master Aventi?' she chids him gently.
Heading towards the tavern door she announces to the group,
'If you're going to be here playing scribe for a while, I have some serious shopping to do...' before heading out.
After Tapestry leaves...and the team has settled down for a while, I think I have made a right mess of things, I don't think that Miss Tapestry likes me very much. Not that I blame her, I forget that things are different out here. I am beginning to understand that for the rest of you, life has not been so easy. Doing things....like I was thinking about doing would have been seen as a hostile act by you especially since you don't know me very well. In the Acadamae, we were routinely told to Daze, Color Spray, Charm, or even hurt each other and it wasn't considered hostile, it was just practicing, I guess in the excitement I forgot that I just can't do those sorts of things to people without repercussions. I hope that she can forgive me...I must find out a way!
He brings out his journal and starts to write down notes of how he thinks he can win her confidence. He has no idea that most of them would never work but in his little world it is the best way for him to cope with what he thinks is a personal failure.
The hostes smiles to the group once everything has calmed down.
"Now...who wants a drink and I assume you want some of that matured dwarven stout." she smirks being her carefree and lusty self, pointing out the keg she referred to before for Krenn. "I do have other items for sale to adventures like you if you are not interested in a drink but wish to buy something else."
It takes some convincing as there is somewhat of a food shortage, however your new outfit is more than convincing for some of them and you meet the quota. You aren't surprised at all that some of the bakers are more than familiar with Calistra, usually the married ones with children. The bread seems to be selling well though.
Jerin cringes a little and then asks her about scroll components and gives her what he needs to create the 5 mage armor scrolls as well as another scroll case to hold them.
Jerin, i'd like you to meet our... sponsor I suppose. Curnach says in his usual quiet manner as he brings out an ornate harrow deck, running his agile fingers over the cards.
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As Curnach says this a beautiful middle-aged woman appears, smiling to everyone.
"Hello everyone and welcome, Jerin." she smiles to the group. "My name is Zellara. I brought everyone together to get revenge on a peice of scum named Geadren Lamm. He killed my son and when I found out where he was hiding with my cards, young Curnach holds here, he found and killed me, saving my head for himself and left my body for his crocodile." she sighs heavily but smiles to him.
"I have wished to keep this group together because I see something dark in Korvosa's future and I hope you can stop whatever is going to happen from happening." she explains, knowing she couldn't really say too much."I don't know what exactly will happen, but this city will be destroyed and it's citizens killed if you don't keep on helping save the city."
You notice this is the spell Major Image that she has cast to create this image.
Lady Zellara, you have spoken true to us and allowed us to accomplish much. I consider myself endebted to you, and will do what I can to save the city and those in it... including my nephew, who is still here and at risk. Krenn finishes to himself.
Zellara smiles and bows to Krenn
"You did well by leaving him at the temple. The temple will be the safe place for him and the others." as she says this she referes to the other orphans everyone saved.
Well hello Zellara, it is a pleasure to meet you. He looks at the other members a little unsure of what to say. Looking at the rest of the group, You are full of many surprises. You say there are dark days ahead eh. I hope to be able to help in that regard. So far, I haven't been too successful but I am sure my luck will change. So you are a spirit? I am sorry about your circumstances. There are soo many questions I would love to ask you about what it is like, but I don't want to be rude, maybe some other time we can sit and have a good chat.
You saved some orphans! That was very kind of you. he seems to be a little all over the place. He studies Zellara some more as she talks and jots some notes in his journal while looking around to gauge the reaction from the other patrons.
Well hello Zellara, it is a pleasure to meet you. He looks at the other members a little unsure of what to say. Looking at the rest of the group, You are full of many surprises. You say there are dark days ahead eh. I hope to be able to help in that regard. So far, I haven't been too successful but I am sure my luck will change. So you are a spirit? I am sorry about your circumstances. There are soo many questions I would love to ask you about what it is like, but I don't want to be rude, maybe some other time we can sit and have a good chat.
You saved some orphans! That was very kind of you. he seems to be a little all over the place. He studies Zellara some more as she talks and jots some notes in his journal while looking around to gauge the reaction from the other patrons.
"I do not understand it myself. I am bound to my harrow deck. I was a harrower in life and made money by making fortunes to young couples and those desperate to find love or learn of the future." she smiles as she says this, seemingly to enjoy the memories.
As the two of you are on your way back you both bump into a old man. He smiles kindly and bows to you.
"I'm terribly sorry, my mind is filled with thoughts at my age. My name is Pestico and who are you two interesting people?" he asks looking between the two of you. In his hands appears to be a beautiful china doll with black hair and brown eyes. It looked as though he was stroking it's hair and mumbling before bumping into you.
You saved some orphans! That was very kind of you. he seems to be a little all over the place. He studies Zellara some more as she talks and jots some notes in his journal while looking around to gauge the reaction from the other patrons.We did at that, and that is why we have developed such a close bond in such a short period of time. I am these kids so much... I would give my life defending them. So that's what you are up against, lad. Be patient, be persistent and I think you'll fit in just fine. Jerin can tell that Krenn is quite sincere, and rather intoxicated on the dwarven stout.
I hope so..., he looks around and realizes that he hasn't even touched his drink, not that he drinks much anyways, but he doesn't want Krenn and Curnach to think him a prude so he starts to nurse the harsh ale, trying not to grimace.
Looking over the group the young woman smiles to everyone.
"You guys stayin' here tonight? You all look like you could use a rest and I know I want to get to my nice, warm bed. If only someone were to join me..." she gives a wink to everyone as she goes to fill up your drinks.
"I'm terribly sorry, my mind is filled with thoughts at my age. My name is Pestico and who are you two interesting people?"
'No need to apologise, old one,' Tapestry replies with a smile, 'considering the chaos of these times a little bump is the least any of us could expect walking the streets! As for us, I am called "Tapestry", and am a humble follower of the goddess Calistria. This strapping young man is "Aventi"... my pimp...'
Looking at the older man and ready to answer, but Tapestry is faster. Nodding to what he says, until coming to part of being... guard and the "owner" of Tapestry, Aventi´s eyes gets smaller and he gives a look at Tapestry Yes... as Tapestry said, I am Aventi, servant of Irory and a monk. Tapestry is a good... girl thinking and coming with an idea to hit back, Aventi grins and little bit touch Tapestry to give better view of her "goods" You know... she is little bit off-tempered time to time and rough... but you know what? Just some small cash and you got for yourself couple hours. She doesn´t mind... more elderly. One side of job, you know and as he smiles, he give a little bow and about just a moment ago, everything is fine. As she said, with this chaos around and things as they are, we can´t expect so much... but yes, what you say? and gives a smile back to Tapestry
This is Lawful way of making business. I am sure that Irory also support of training your body in all ways
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He appears a little surprised at these suggestions, especially pointing out that a monk was being her pimp and suggesting she sleeps with him.
"Err...no, no I have a wife and children. Happily married." he smiled to them and at the mention of his family he appears to stroke the doll's hair. "Anyway, I have to get going to my shop. Can't leave the wife to run it." he pauses for a moment and looks over Tapestry, thinking for a moment and then Aventi. "Forgive me for asking, but did you have loving parents?"
Me? I can´t remember them... I was raised by another person, but he loved me like his own child I would say. He teached me, took care and raised. I have only good things to say Pausing and then laughing Sorry for that, but I was just joking before. Simply having fun here Aventi states and shrugs Why do you ask?
Looking over the group the young woman smiles to everyone.
"You guys stayin' here tonight? You all look like you could use a rest and I know I want to get to my nice, warm bed. If only someone were to join me..." she gives a wink to everyone as she goes to fill up your drinks.
Curnach, Krenn, I believe she is talking to one of you, it seems the young lady is enamored with the two of you... Jerin says quite seriously.
She is STILL trying to make small talk with me? Curnach mutters sourly...
"Forgive me for asking, but did you have loving parents?"
Tapestry takes a moment to see if she can notice anything weird about the old guy's attitude, whether there's any religious significance to the doll, or whether he's under the influence of any magical effects...
'My parentage is a... complicated... subject,' she answers cautiously, adding, '... one that I've neither the time nor the inclination to study.'
Thinking for a moment she says,
'A blessing of the goddess on you this fine day...'
... and casts Detect Magic .
Not sure, what caused this, but Aventi readies himself against anything, that might happen suddenly
Perception
Sense Motive
There is something strange about the way he's acting, though he seems generally caring and concerned for you. With detect magic the doll in his hands appears to glow magical to you.
He does seem generally converned about you two and your parentage, however you swear for a moment that the doll was looking at you. You think it might be the reflection of the glass eyes, but you aren't too sure.
"Thank you, but I must leave soon. The wife will be very angry with me otherwise. he claims as he moves to make his way back down the street.
Krenn will smack down his mug on the table, wipe the froth from his mustache and beard. He'll pick up Theandra and carry her upstairs.
You've been feeding me dwarven stout all night. It's time I return the favor!
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"I own a doll shop. I craft my own dolls for the city children. Everything from cheap wooden dolls to expensive china dolls, like Natasha here." he claims as he smiles down at the doll and strokes it's dark hair.
Listening man and looking at the doll, Aventi is not sure what he did just see or what kind of imagination he had, but he could have sworn the doll looked back at him. I see. That is very kind of you. May I ask, where is your shop located? I am interested, since we have children leaving this expression vague and letting the old man think what he want and we got couple of girls, who would be really happy to have a doll or two. Possible to see any of your products?
Seeing the old man reaction and his stroking the hair Natasha, is it? It is nice name... is there anything special about the dolls? Like some extra dress for them? and slowly moving to behind the man, giving a hint to Tapestry, that something is wrong here
Smiling at old man Pestico she says,
'I'd love to buy that doll, sir - how much would she be? Or, if she isn't for sale, maybe we could visit your shop tomorrow, if you'd be so kind as to tell us how to find it.'
"She's not for sale." he shakes his head "I do have others at the shop, but I could make you both some special ones like Natasha here." he seems interested, but at the same time is slowly wanting to make his way out towards his shop.
"It's nearby. My store is in the main market street. People from all over delight in my craft. It will be easy to find, it has my name on the front." he explains the shop is called "Pestico's Dollhouse" and has been very popular. "I have many differently dolls. If you bring these girls with you they can choose the dolls out themselves."
Curnach sits in silence, noting Jerin's distaste for the ale.
I only brought the damn drink for solidarity... Don't worry about drinking it if you don't have a taste for it. he mutters sullenly.
Aventi smiles at Tapestry, while nods to agree I agree. Why not. So, I assume we will meet tomorrow then, Mr. Pestico? So, till tomorrow
After stopping conversation and just the Tapestry and Aventi. Agreeing to go back to tavern and talking with others to see, what they think about tomorrow plan
The beds are nice and warm as well as very comfortable and you aren't charged as you all have a line of credit that should cover you all for a while. A messanger has arrived to tell Theandra Darklight to allow Jerin the credit too before you had arrived.
You all get a good night sleep, however something strange happened to Althon and Aventi.
You feel as if some of your spiritual essance has been drained from a unknown source you suffer Wis damage and 1 Cha damage.
You felt as though something in the night was trying to pry away a peice of your soul, however it failed to do so and you retain the wholeness of your soul.
The morning comes and there is a message that was left with Theandra.
"This arrived for you. The Marshall wants to see you." she explains and smiles to you all. "It seems urgent, whatever it is she wants to talk to you about."
Krenn will smack down his mug on the table, wipe the froth from his mustache and beard. He'll pick up Theandra and carry her upstairs.
You've been feeding me dwarven stout all night. It's time I return the favor!
"I'll give you a night to remember, strong man." she smirks knowingly and pinches your cheek. She directs you up to her room. She's pleasently surprised by the dwarf being forward, but you get the sense you aren't the first dwarf. She treats you to a night to remember.
Theandra looks a little exhausted, but smiles over to you happily enough
"I think your friend is still sleeping." she winks his way. "I used to know a few people in the Acadamae or atleast their fathers. Was your father a merchant or someone with a lot of wealth?" she asks as she sits at the table, seeing as it's slow in the morning as usual.
Curnach (who had risen at dawn) returns from a short trip out in the morning to gather berries. Whispering his magic over them, five of the berries become Goodberries that will last a couple of days.
Moving to sit with Jerin, Curnach silently pulls an oak wand from his backpack and slides it across the table over to Jerin, completely ignoring the hostess.
Jerin turns a little red when Theandra sits down to talk to him and shyly responds:
No my father is not a man of real wealth or position, but he is a successful merchant in Janderhoff. He makes several trips to Korvosa each year, but I haven't seen him in a little while. I imagine with all of the trouble here he will stay away until things settle down a bit. I don't think my father knew what the Acadamae really is, otherwise he probably wouldn't have sent me there. It didn't work out anyways, I think this will suit me better.
Curnach (who had risen at dawn) returns from a short trip out in the morning to gather berries. Whispering his magic over them, five of the berries become Goodberries that will last a couple of days.
Moving to sit with Jerin, Curnach silently pulls an oak wand from his backpack and slides it across the table over to Jerin, completely ignoring the hostess.
Well good morning Curnach, I hope you slept well? This note is for us He slides it accross the table. He looks at the wand intrigued, and what might this be? the enthusiasm is obvious.
Perhaps you can tell me. The previous wielder had an affinity for acid. It seemed wise to equip you with it. Curnach says, uncomfortable in the conversation.
Perhaps you can tell me. The previous wielder had an affinity for acid. It seemed wise to equip you with it. Curnach says, uncomfortable in the conversation.
Jerin happily looks over the wand, softly casting a spell to help him with the identification, detect magic and attempt to identify exactly what it is.
Acid Splash. Infinite use, I think (please confirm Aron). Big whoop :P