After a few hours of wandering through the palace. Mel tentatively touches Gansukh's shoulder. |This place is... amazing.| A pause, |But I'm a getting hungry.| She smiles, |Can you lead me back to...| She looks around, mostly lost, |... to where Alaric is?|
She smiles, |And after, maybe some of the places you thought might work for our shopping, please?|
After a few hours of wandering through the palace. Mel tentatively touches Gansukh's shoulder. |This place is... amazing.| A pause, |But I'm a getting hungry.| She smiles, |Can you lead me back to...| She looks around, mostly lost, |... to where Alaric is?| She smiles, |And after, maybe some of the places you thought might work for our shopping, please?|
|At once,| Gansukh says, bowing. And leads onwards towards lunch and shopping.
Kalimac nods as she finishes. "That is a good story, Lio. I like it."
Myri approaches Kalimac, she seems a trifle embarrassed.
[smaller]Um, Sir Kalimac, I um, ... ... anyway, this might be an option, but um, it's not really a folktale, kinda a lo...um, anyway...and nothing to do with the current uh...subtle innuendo that seems to be going on and...uh, ... anyway, thought I'd run it through you, since you'd be performing it and um I um, took off her last name, cause I don't think we want to be advertising that right now, but...
um...anyway here goes...
I wrote this song about an hour before I had massive
brain hemorrage, and I'd like to do it for you now.
..
..
..
dis is a story about the day I died.
out riding Attatoq and buried behind enemy lines.
tumbled into a crevasse the snow was piling high,
I could never face Shalelu, I'd eat humble pie
I was deaf ear, I neva like listen.
Now I stay in Fungdark's wagon, in critical condition.
My friend Liothonae came in and said, "Waste time I
came, I taught you was dead."
I said, "Liothonae do one favor for me, give my aloha
to the people you see.
...and especially, tell Ameiko of Sandpoint I love
her (I love her), tell Ameiko of Sandpoint I need her, tell
Lady Ameiko no go cry...and no go out wit Hrunndalf
fo' night (Hrunndalf fo night).
tell Sandru Vhiski I'm sorry (I'm sorry) I dinged his
caravan but no worry, I get scroll of mending
underneath my bed...and he can have em, when I'm
dead. (when I'm dead)
The Crown of the World was unreal, 90 below zero and
sparkled like the morning sun through Waterford crystals.
I look up, and the avalanche comming at me was so
big, I knew my eggs was headin for that big omellete
in da sky.
as I was chokin underneath the frozen water I could
tink of only one ting....air..and then her, my honey,
Lady Ameiko, head bartender at the Rusty Dragon in
Varisia..
and under the torrent of merciless powder, I called
out to her...Ameiko, Layd Ameiko, I looove yoouuuu.
boom, boom, boom, boom
tell Lady Ameiko I love her (I love her), tell Lady
Ameiko I need her, tell Lady Ameiko no go cry...and
no go out wit Hrunndalf fo' night. (Hrunndalf fo
night)....(Hrunndalf fo night)
"um, soo? what do you think?" Myri looks like she may have an aneurism and die of embarrassment either way you answer.
"All mine are still the same," he replies in the same language, motioning with his head towards the line of smiling men and women in the hallway outside his door. "I'll start letting some of the others know, too."
"Thanks." Lio says softly in Halfling. She seeks out Shae's hand, before they continue to inform the others.
In the evening, as people begin to trickle in, returning from various ventures around and about, Ameiko gathers the Caravan together prior to that night's feast.
"Niisiis, ükskõik teil õnnestub leida midagi poliitilise olukorra Minkai?" she asks. "Mul õnnestus teha mõned paludes umbes täna hommikul, kuid ma püüdsin hoida seda peent koos ... saatjaskond rippus ümber."
Halfling:"So, any of you manage to find out anything about the political situation in Minkai? I managed to do some asking around this morning, but I was trying to keep it subtle with the ... entourage hanging around."
At some point, once everyone has been warned that was around, when Lio and Shae go into the city.
|It would please me if we could go to a bakery that sells bread, pastries, and cakes. Would one of you be able to show us to a good one?|
Lio says quietly to Shae, as they walk, in Halfling"Did... you want... since we're in a big town now,... to uhm... go on our date, and have me..." She blushes, "Spank you late in the evening, afterwards?" A pause, "I suppose, we'd have to have a late night date, after the feast... or we could dress each other up, and go dressed to the feast and then head to a desert date after."
Kyrademon, does Shae's Birthday fall on the night of the Dragon feast?
Lio seeks out Myri, when Shae isn't nearby. "Since Shae's birthday is soon, the 1st of Desnus is only a few days away... is... there anything you normally do? A family tradition?"
"Not really, I mean, when Shae visited we'd um, eat together...and when I found out about her birthday, and if there was enough time, I'd make something like a haku lei, but she'd often be passing through without a whole lot of notice and um...I didn't really often have something prepared in advance." Myri expression is decidedly guilty. "I mean, she never really made that big a deal out of it, I guess."
"Um, guys?" Myri is still looking clearly embarrassed. "Um, whatever else we do, could I dance on the night of the Feast of Honored Visitors? I...would like to honor my sister...and...the memory of my mother as well."
She dextrously picks up various bits of food with the chopsticks and offers them to Myriana.
(Offers them rather ... pointedly, some of you suspect, with the Prince right there on Myriana's other side.)
...which Myriana accepts with something of a conspiratorial smile...while faced away from the Prince, of course.
Myriana Bayden wrote:
clothes shopping including women's underthings
plushie goblin and or frog
baby blanket with embroidered goblin or frogunspecified magic item(s) or bow upgrades - suggestions welcome...she's going to window shop, apparently
high grade wood
Do you need prices on any of these?
I will think about suggestions for magic items; I will post some on the ooc board when I have.
clothes same price as before?
plushie goblin and or frog - price pleasebaby blanket with embroidered goblin or frog - price please
Thank you
"Since Shae's Birthday falls on both Desnus one, an' 'e day of Honor'd Visitors, do you mind ef I ask Rhost fer cakes an' check with 'e group ta maike two Bonfires? Et's sort of a Druid tradishun ta 'ave two bonfires an' cakes on Desnus one. But it's also Shae's birthday, an' a dunna know whot ye normally do fer 'er birthday. Last time she 'ad one, I was weth 'e druids conducten rituals, so I wassna 'ere." Lio says quietly.
Myri grins widely, "Of course, feel free. I think cake and bonfires are a great idea." Myri licks her lips.
Alaric is silent, looking from Lio to Kalimac to Mel. More statement than question: "You guys aren't big on irony, are you?"
"Ironing? Know, never really saw the point, but I guess that might be something 'meiko might get on me about at some point." Myri says, completely serious.
Mel seems quite happy to eat the little shrimp, although she must be doing something else to season them, since she doesn't dunk them in the booze.Rhost again eats a little of everything, and is watching to see if Melinda eats the drunken shrimp.Lio shoots Rhost a grin as she sees him watching Mel. Of course, that also makes her curious, so she too, shoots little glances over at her great granddaughter, to see if the live shrimp seem appealing to Mel.
Myri happily eats the shrimp, though she wonders why everyone is taking so much trouble to pinch off the heads. Oh, well when in Opparra...
Lio apparently is quite fond of live shrimp. At one point, under her breath, whoever is sitting next to her, might hear her say, in common, as she's eating,
1d20 + 16 stealth
Perception dc31:
Kalimac nods as she finishes. "That is a good story, Lio. I like it."Myri approaches Kalimac, she seems a trifle embarrassed.
** spoiler omitted **...
"um, soo? what do you think?" Myri looks like she may have an aneurism and die of embarrassment either way you answer.
Kalimac smiles at Myri's efforts. Then he leans in to speak softly to her.
"But I'd love to perform it for Ameiko in a more private setting, if that's alright with you."
Myri approaches Kalimac, she seems a trifle embarrassed.** spoiler omitted **...
"um, soo? what do you think?" Myri looks like she may have an aneurism and die of embarrassment either way you answer.
Kalimac smiles at Myri's efforts. Then he leans in to speak softly to her.
** spoiler omitted **
Myriana smiles effusively, "Of course, I'm sure you're right. Don't know what I was thinking...and by all means. Oh, and um, .. good luck." Myri continues to smile perhaps a little too coyly.
clothes same price as before?
If you want them of the same quality, then yes.
plushie goblin and or frog - price please
Goblin probably not available (they are relatively unknown in Tian Xia), although hobgoblin would be (they are common). Call it a silver piece for a nice one, double the price for every jump up in quality from "nice".
baby blanket with embroidered goblin or frog - price please
5 silver pieces for a nice one, same comments as above in terms of increasing the quality and/or goblins.
"Not really, I mean, when Shae visited we'd um, eat together...and when I found out about her birthday, and if there was enough time, I'd make something like a haku lei, but she'd often be passing through without a whole lot of notice and um...I didn't really often have something prepared in advance." Myri expression is decidedly guilty. "I mean, she never really made that big a deal out of it, I guess."
At some point, once everyone has been warned that was around, when Lio and Shae go into the city.
|It would please me if we could go to a bakery that sells bread, pastries, and cakes. Would one of you be able to show us to a good one?|
|At once, Milady!| a cheerful girl says, and you are taken to a bakery offering a large assortment of Tian breads and pastries.
Lio says quietly to Shae, as they walk, in Halfling"Did... you want... since we're in a big town now,... to uhm... go on our date, and have me..." She blushes, "Spank you late in the evening, afterwards?" A pause, "I suppose, we'd have to have a late night date, after the feast... or we could dress each other up, and go dressed to the feast and then head to a desert date after."
"That sounds like a very good plan," Shalelu replies in the same language. "And I rather like the idea of going dressed up to one of the feasts and going out after. And being spanked after that. For I have been naughty. Perhaps the Feast of Fire?"
As you and Shalelu talk, one of the blue-skinned people approaches you. He maintains a respectful distance and does not interrupt you, waiting until you are done with your conversation and acknowledge him, but he clearly wishes to talk.
Most of the rather vague questions you ask receive unhelpful answers. But after a few hours of asking, you do learn the following:
An ancient place called the Forest of Spirits lies between Hongal and Minkai. The forest is known to be haunted, so the road to Minkai, called the Spirit Road, skirts the forest to the south and west. Loyal samurai of Minkai's Jade Regent patrol the Spirit Road in great numbers to keep it open and safe.
"Thanks." Lio says softly in Halfling. She seeks out Shae's hand, before they continue to inform the others.
Hrunndalf offers Sandru to act as a frontman for the selling of trade items. You know, just in case Sandru's reputation should have preceded him.
He also spends a lot of coins on several magical items of clothing and veritable bundle of wands. He informs the party healers that he now holds a wand of Lesser Restoration and more than just an emergency supply of Cure Minor Wounds.
Hrunndalf offers Sandru to act as a frontman for the selling of trade items. You know, just in case Sandru's reputation should have preceded him.
"You're welcome to sell some trade goods if you want to, Hrunndalf," Sandru says rather flatly.
Mel smiles at the boy. Trying to keep the other thoughts tumbling through her brain hidden, she stands up.
Rhost nods in approval of Liothonae's story suggestion. The wind is a sound effect he can do.
At some point on the first morning, Lio and Shae look for each of you. If and when they find you, you will be asked, in halfling, not to send your servants away and to check if any have been switched out since yesterday because if that is the case, they are being punished for displeasing you. If you have new servants, Lio suggests you request the previous servants as well as your current ones, so that they cease being punished and so that your new servants aren't punished as well.
Ameiko begins singing a haunting melody to set the tone for the Tale of the Red King's Son.
The counterpoint harmony added by the others enhances the effect. The singing soon draws the entire room into the strange world of the ancient tale. 300 guests fall silent.
And then Kalimac begins telling the ancient Varisian tale:
|The son of the Red King sought to escape from death. He journeyed for eight years and came to the queen of all the birds that fly ...|
He is perhaps not used to performing before so many, but his practiced voice, aided by the sound effects provided by his fellows, soon come together to weave a compelling tale.
Zaiobe begins passing the puppets she has selected before the hooded lantern, projecting the tale onto the wall as it is told.
Zaiobe's extensive theatrical training, along with the deft work of the others manipulating secondary puppets, create the story like a living shadowy world projected cast upon wall, even with the unfamiliar tools they are using.
There are tears in the Prince's eyes by the time the story is completed. He applauds for a solid five minutes, as do all 300 of the other guests present, not stopping until the Prince does.
"That was lovely, simply lovely," the Prince finally says, overcome. "The simple elegance of the story, the surpassing loveliness of the music of far away - you have a particularly lovely voice, I could not help but notice," he adds to Myriana. "You show how decrepit and moribund the arts are in this land," he continues, shaking his head sadly.
He snaps his fingers, and an attendant brings him a finely carved and decorated masterwork morin khuur.
"This is one of my own instruments. I insist you take it," he says, as his attendant brings you the traditional horsehead fiddle of the Hongali people. "I am certain that you could make better use of it than I ever could."
At a quick, rough estimate, it appears to be worth somewhere between 500 and 1,000 pieces of gold.
At some point on the first morning, Lio and Shae look for each of you. If and when they find you, you will be asked, in halfling, not to send your servants away and to check if any have been switched out since yesterday because if that is the case, they are being punished for displeasing you. If you have new servants, Lio suggests you request the previous servants as well as your current ones, so that they cease being punished and so that your new servants aren't punished as well.
"Jah, me avastasime ka seda," Alaric says, clearly looking like he'd like nothing more than to burn the palace to the ground.
At some point on the first morning, Lio and Shae look for each of you. If and when they find you, you will be asked, in halfling, not to send your servants away and to check if any have been switched out since yesterday because if that is the case, they are being punished for displeasing you. If you have new servants, Lio suggests you request the previous servants as well as your current ones, so that they cease being punished and so that your new servants aren't punished as well."Jah, me avastasime ka seda," Alaric says, clearly looking like he'd like nothing more than to burn the palace to the ground.
Mel on the other hand just looks horribly guilty.
Zaiobe begins passing the puppets she has selected before the hooded lantern, projecting the tale onto the wall as it is told.
Zaiobe's extensive theatrical training, along with the deft work of the others manipulating secondary puppets, create the story like a living shadowy world projected cast upon wall, even with the unfamiliar tools they are using.
After the performance, Melinda smiles at Spivey and Joran clearly amazed by the spectacular job they did. Zaiobe on the other hand gets a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
After the performance, Melinda smiles at Spivey and Joran clearly amazed by the spectacular job they did. Zaiobe on the other hand gets a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Zaiobe blushes prettily.
<Personally, I'm looking forward to hearing you perform on the fourth night. I always love hearing you play.>
"... you have a particularly lovely voice, I could not help but notice," he adds to Myriana.
"Indeed she does," Buttersnips agrees. "In fact, as they say among my people, 난 두개의 젓가락을 가지고 있으며 두 눈을 가지고, 어떤 매혹적인 우연의 일치."
Melinda is far calmer returning to the room after the second feast, although she smiles as the door is locked behind them keeping the overflow of sycophantic attention outside. With a smile, <I think... if I go explore this monstrosity of a dwelling tomorrow morning, I should be able to figure out how to get us into the city without an entourage.> Ridiculous pleasure at being able to thwart the well-intentioned (in Mel's mind at least) servants bubbling up in her.
<... So maybe tomorrow night, after the feast, if we aren't too tired... we could go out and actually be able to talk to people without the toady's people...?>
<I'm never unarmed, love.> She leans up and kisses him softly, <But neither are you.>
To Gansukh: |I want to take a friend out for a nice drink. A bar someplace. You're probably a bit young to know which ones are the good ones... but... you're not too young. You know, don't you?|
|I could most assuredly escort you to such an establishment,| he reassures you.
Alaric will seek out Sandru. "Sandru, I owe you a drink. Up for a quick trip into the city?"