Lawmaster Malora |
"Thank you, Vexin." Malora remarks.
Turning to Doran she asks, "What do you see?"
GM Emmjay |
Intrigued, Doran carefully approaches the window and peaks in.
[dice=know nature]1d20+5
What he sees, or rather think he sees, is a gourd patch kept up and farmed by some (and he can't tell how many) Gourd Leshy's.
Ischell |
Ischell is ready to go- just waiting for the scouting/discussion part to play out. He's not smart enough or stealthy enough to contribute
Vexin Clast |
"We have the upperhand as I can point out the Leshies, is it? We can end this quickly and quietly before moving further in." Vexin says quietly ready to move when the others are.
Ischell |
"I am, like, not sure what that means Doran. Are they, like, threatening or anything? I don't want to trounce some friendly plant for no reason, man"
Mindartis Nightbreeze |
Mindartis also takes a look at the leshies and tries to examine them with Doran. "Let's see what we have here."
Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
What do I know about the alignment of these creatures?
GM Emmjay |
Mindartis also takes a look at the leshies and tries to examine them with Doran. "Let's see what we have here."
What do I know about the alignment of these creatures?
Generally speaking, they are quite docile, and only show themselves when what they are farming is destroyed, or they think that it will be so, or they themselves are directly attacked. Fully sentient.
Mindartis Nightbreeze |
"These are quite docile as long as we don't mess with their produce. Maybe we can even learn a thing or two from them."
Lawmaster Malora |
"Yes. There's no need to attack without reason. Let us introduce ourselves and speak with these gardeners."
Elemenar |
"That makes sense to me. In fact, they may have some information that we can use. Ischell or Malora, you two seem to be our friendliest faces. Why don't you lead and introduce us?" Elemenar gestures to the entrance.
Ischell |
”uhhh, do you think they speak common?”
Ischell takes his hand off his weapon, and slowly steps forward. As he reaches he edge of the edge of the steps (right before the 10’ step down).
”Hello! Please, we would like to talk. We are curious about this place, but do not wish to disturb your pleasant grove!”
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Vexin Clast |
"Let us hope they are peaceful. I am sure they are more pleasant than those guards were. Good luck Ischell." Vexin says while keeping his eye out.
Lawmaster Malora |
"Greetings, little gardeners!" Malora announces as she steps into view. "I am Lawmaster Malora, a servant of Abadar: Master of the First Vault, and patron of all industrious souls, yourselves included! We mean you no harm! Your garden is lovely, and I respect you for tending it. We only wish to pass through and explore the ruins beyond. We respectfully request permission to pass through your lands. May we be granted the privilege?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Speaking in common.
GM Emmjay |
”uhhh, do you think they speak common?”
Ischell takes his hand off his weapon, and slowly steps forward. As he reaches he edge of the edge of the steps (right before the 10’ step down).
”Hello! Please, we would like to talk. We are curious about this place, but do not wish to disturb your pleasant grove!”
Three of the 'gourds' stand up and stop hiding, their ruse at trying to be hidden clearly failed. While they acknowledge you, they don't seem to understand you.
מי אתה, מה אתה רוצה?
Who are you, what do you want?
Pwy ydych chi, beth ydych chi eisiau?
Who are you, what do you want?
Ischell |
”Well dudes. I don’t know how much help I am going to be... That’s just gibberish to me.”
Knowing that they are watching, Ischell sits on the edge of the step and lays his weapon down beside him- hoping for a completely nonthreatening posture.
Lawmaster Malora |
Malora casts a spell, gaining the ability to understand their language. Comprehend Languages
"They're asking who we are, and what we want." Malora translates. "Unfortunately, I can't speak their language."
Malora stows her cross bow and holds out her hands In a nonthreatening manner.
"WE," she says, gesturing at she and Ischell, "Are friendly." she adds, smiling happily and pointing at her smile.
She takes out her waterskin and gently sprinkles some water on the garden, smiling the whole time. "Nice garden. Good garden." she remarks, nodding and trying to get across the idea that they won't harm the garden or the leshies.
She puts her waterskin away and gestures carefully at herself and Ischell. "WE," she says clearly. "Want to go INSIDE." she points at the stone ruins, careful not to include the garden in the area she points out. She points at her eyes, then the ruins again. "WE want to LOOK around."
She nods, hoping that got the gist of it across. "Yes?" she asks. She points at herself, and then the ruins. "WE go THERE?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Pantomime with... Act?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17
Ischell |
Well done Malora
Ischell quickly picks up what Lawmaster Malora is doing, and slides off the step- joining her in her gestures and demonstrations.
Aid with Act: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Aid with Dip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Elemenar |
Elemenar's ears perk up when he hears the melodious sounds of sylvan from the creatures. He is about to translate for Ischell and Malora when she casts a spell. "I see you can understand them. I happen to speak Sylvan. I can be a translator if you'd like."
Elemenar turns to the creatures and greets them in Sylvan. He explains briefly who they are and does his best to translate Malora's long introduction. He turns back to Ischell and Malora. "I just told them what you already said. Anything else you want to add?"
GM Emmjay |
אתה רוצה לרדת? הזהר. רע שם למטה. אל תשבור את הצמחים שלנו. אתה לא אוהב את זה כאשר אנו כועסים. האם אתה רוצה עזרה?
You want to go down? Be careful. Bad down there. Don't break our plants. You won't like it when we get angry. Do you want help?
Lawmaster Malora |
"Well done, Elemenar." Malora remarks with a wide smile, clearly enjoying interacting with these industrious little gardeners.
As they speak again she nods. "What is bad down there?" she asks, clearly expecting Elemenar to keep translating. "We will not harm your plants. They are yours. We will be careful, and treat them with respect."
"Help?" she wonders aloud. "Ask them what kind of help they have in mind, Elemenar. I do not want these fine farmers putting themselves in danger on our behalf."
Ischell |
Turning toward Elemenar, ”Thanks man, total lifesaver!”
edited because Malora is faster than me!
He turns back to the Leshies.
”We are supposed to explore these ruins, looking for information about or relics from the ancient owners. Could you help us find things so that we don’t accidentally damage your gourds or garden?”
Vexin Clast |
"Joining the Pathfinder is proving ever useful. How interesting to have the ability to speak to these creatures. Yes, hopefully they can give us some information of what is down there." Vexin says enjoying the wild situation.
GM Emmjay |
The one talking points to Malora with one of its leaf/hand digits.
מי זאת? למה היא מתנהגת כמו שהיא עושה? האם יש לה בעיות נפשיות?
Who is she? Why does she act the way she does? Does she have some mental issues?
I won't respond to a "I'm translating what you want to know". You actually have to translate...
Lawmaster Malora |
Malora chuckles at the leshies insults. "Cheeky little things, aren't they?" she asks Elemenar. "Still, relationships begin slowly."
Ischell |
The one talking points to Malora with one of its leaf/hand digits.
מי זאת? למה היא מתנהגת כמו שהיא עושה? האם יש לה בעיות נפשיות?
** spoiler omitted **
I won't respond to a "I'm translating what you want to know". You actually have to translate...
If I am being honest, I am not really sure what you want/need next. I am happy to rp more of the interaction if that is your desire- but it does cause the rest of the party to sit around and not participate for a stretch of time
GM Emmjay |
GM Emmjay wrote:If I am being honest, I am not really sure what you want/need next. I am happy to rp more of the interaction if that is your desire- but it does cause the rest of the party to sit around and not participate for a stretch of timeThe one talking points to Malora with one of its leaf/hand digits.
מי זאת? למה היא מתנהגת כמו שהיא עושה? האם יש לה בעיות נפשיות?
** spoiler omitted **
I won't respond to a "I'm translating what you want to know". You actually have to translate...
What I want is some actual conversation and role playing. Don't just say you are translating, actually translate. This forces the player to roleplay their character, as they won't quote exactly, they will put their spin on things.
As for some sitting out, well, that is also part of PbP and the game. Much like non-fighters are all but worthless in a fight, there is a time and place for the social aspects of this game, and scenario. And, if you honestly expect to have something to do each and every day with every scenario you PbP, well, sorry, won't happen.
Mindartis Nightbreeze |
Mindartis listens attentively to the leshys and relays their message to Malora. "The leshys seem to be curious about you and your actions, lawmaster. And...er, I think they're concerned that you might have any mental issues."
Doran Therinor |
Doran laughs after Mindartis relays the leshys' concerns over Malora's sanity.
That...is great! We should make sure we note this in our briefing after the mission. I'm sorry, Malora...but that is funny.... the burly warrior says as he wipes a tear off his cheek from laughing.
Lawmaster Malora |
"Yes, I can understand them quite well now, Mindartis. Thank you," she replies with a smile.
To Dorn she replies: "Of course it will! Everything will go into my report. The whole truth. No exceptions." She smiles then and adds, "Best not do anything too embarrassing." She winks, then turns her attention back to the leshies.
Lawmaster Malora |
Okay then. We're waiting on Elemenar or Mindartis to translate this for me then (I can understand them but not speak back):
"Well done, Elemenar." Malora remarks with a wide smile, clearly enjoying interacting with these industrious little gardeners.
As they speak again she nods. "What is bad down there?" she asks, clearly expecting Elemenar to keep translating. "We will not harm your plants. They are yours. We will be careful, and treat them with respect."
"Help?" she wonders aloud. "Ask them what kind of help they have in mind, Elemenar. I do not want these fine farmers putting themselves in danger on our behalf."
And someone to translate this line from Ischell:
”We are supposed to explore these ruins, looking for information about or relics from the ancient owners. Could you help us find things so that we don’t accidentally damage your gourds or garden?”
Vexin Clast |
"I too plan on broadening my languages. However we might be hard pressed to learn these languages." says the halfling to Doran as he watches it take place.
Mindartis Nightbreeze |
Mindartis turns his attention to the leshys once more.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Elemenar |
Elemenar listens to Malora and Ischell then is about to relay the questions back to the Leshies in Sylvan when Mindartis replies.
He smiles a little when they ask about Malora's actions.
"No, she is fine. Her actions were an attempt to communicate with you. She didn't know that I spoke your language. With magic she can understand what you speak but she is unable to form the words to respond."
GM Emmjay |
באנו קודם. רדפו אחרי דברים גדולים. זה מת. אנחנו לא הולכים למטה. רע שם. אנו נמנעים מכך. אתה עוזר לנו להסיר את הרע?
We came before. Were chased by big thing. It died. We don't go below. Bad there. We avoid it. You help us remove the bad?
Ischell |
What I want is some actual conversation and role playing. Don't just say you are translating, actually translate. This forces the player to roleplay their character, as they won't quote exactly, they will put their spin on things.As for some sitting out, well, that is also part of PbP and the game. Much like non-fighters are all but worthless in a fight, there is a time and place for the social aspects of this game, and scenario. And, if you honestly expect to have something to do each and every day with every scenario you PbP, well, sorry, won't happen.
Thank you for clarifying. I'll make sure to be more specific regarding translations, etc as we finish this out and move onto the next sessions.
A big grin shoots across Ischell's face as he hears the Leshies translation regarding Malora's sanity. Making eye contact, he laughs softly before winking at Malora and returning his attention to the situation at hand.
As the conversation unfolds, he recognizes that there is a lot going on between the two speakers and two translators- and takes a step back to allow more streamlined conversation between those involved.
He pulls Mindartis aside:
Thanks dude for translating for us. As long as they know we aren't here to hurt them or the garden, that is all I can ask.
Lawmaster Malora |
"Yes, of course we will." Malora replies, forgetting she can't speak Sylvan. "Lawful evictions are within my authority to carry out. You say you were here first, yes? Do you have evidence to back up this claim or--" Suddenly remembering they can't understand her she shakes her head at herself.
"Never mind." To Mindartis and Elemenar she says: "Please assure them we'll take care of the 'bad,' and ask what it looks like."
Elemenar |
Elemenar turns to the leshies to relay Malora's questions. He tries to present a pleasant demeanor but diplomacy isn't his strongest suit.
"My companion here says to assure you that we will take care of what ever bad thing it is that you encountered. Could you tell us what it looks like?"
GM Emmjay |
גדול, רע, מגעיל. אנחנו משאירים את זה לבד, עד כה היא הותירה שימוש לבד. אנחנו לא מחפשים את זה.
Big, bad, nasty. We leave it alone, so far it has left use alone. We don't seek it out.
Ischell |
"Hey little dudes! If we help you with the bad- will you help us search here for human made things?
Vexin Clast |
Vexin decides to shadow Doran as he attempts to look around as he cannot follow the conversation completely. He makes sure his weapons are sheathed and stowed as to not scare the leshies.
"Anything of importance Doran? Hopefully the only nasty thing is still below us." he quietly asks.
Elemenar |
"Ischell, I think they're a bit scared of the bad thing. They said that if they leave it alone, it leaves them alone. But they did ask if we could remove the bad. I should also ask them about human things."
"Doran and Vexin, they said it went down below somewhere so I'm not sure we'll see any signs of the monster up here. But it's always worth a look I guess."
Elemenar turns to the leshies to continue his conversation with them.
[b]"We would like to remove the threat of the big, bad, nasty creature that you are referring to. If we remove it entirely then you won't have anything to fear. We are also here trying to find clues about the humans who used to own this place. Have you seen any traces of humans while you've been here?"/[b]
GM Emmjay |
Elemenar, the one you were talking to goes over and gives you a dark haired doll wearing a tiara, a silver locket with a portrait of Arenzo Davian, a Pearl of Power, and a Spellbook with several spells inside.
Elemenar |
Elemenar looks shocked for a moment at all of the items that the leshies give him.
"What are these? Why are you giving them to me?"
He guesses that they are from when the Davian's held this house but he wants to hear more from the leshies.