[5e] Courts of the Shadow Fey (Inactive)

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HP: 71 (71) | AC: 18 | Saves: Str: +0; Dex: +8; Con: +2; Int: +3; Wis: +2; Cha: +0 | Initiative: +7 | Passive Perception: 18; Passive Insight: 14; Passive Investigation: 12 | Inspiration: [ ] | Spells/Day: 3 (3)

Who woulda thunk that a priest of the beer god could remove drunkenness?


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The clinking and clattering crescendos and finally the Queen can no longer ignore calls for the first toast of the evening. She stands regally as a pair of hounds snooze on each other at the base of her throne and a hush falls over the crowd, save the beating of few lantern dragonette wings and one or two playfully awkward snickers...

"We greet our cousin the River King and his ambassadors, Lord Chelessfield and Lady Sorreminx. We regret that young Lord Flax could not join us. We greet the fiery Lord Maruuk and return the greetings of his masters, the archdukes. And we welcome our visitors from our ancient lands in the Lighted Realms as well, led by Kjeta Strongmalt and Hrungnir. To the Shadow Realm and all who rule it!" inviting all to once again drain their drinks.

'Led by' comment just a little perk for having current highest Status.

Insight DC 11:
Refusing to drink at the Queen's toast would be a serious breach of etiquette...


Wounds (0) HP (91) AC (20) Saves (7/-1/7/2/1/0) lvl1 (4/4) lvl2 (0/2) [CAMPAIGN COMPLETE]

Hrungnir watched those who were named to see what the proper reaction was.

Whatever test that is: 1d20 ⇒ 10


HP: 71 (71) | AC: 18 | Saves: Str: +0; Dex: +8; Con: +2; Int: +3; Wis: +2; Cha: +0 | Initiative: +7 | Passive Perception: 18; Passive Insight: 14; Passive Investigation: 12 | Inspiration: [ ] | Spells/Day: 3 (3)

Insight: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Insight is wis based. Best I can tell, is anyone watching me?

EDIT: on second thought, I'll drink something anyway, just to be on the safe side:

Lexi momentarily creeps out of her hiding spot, snatches an unattended drink that doesn't match whatever it was that Raseri just drank, then will return to a different spot and drink when the Queen does.


Dhampir Knight Captain Incorporeal | HP: 80/80 | HD 9/9 | Thirst 2/2 | Charm 1/1 | Wind 1/1 | Surge 1/1| Indomitable 0/1 | Inspiration
Stats:
AC 20 | Str +7 Dex +0(+2) Con +6 Int +0 Wis +0 Cha +2 | Initiative +0 | Passive Perception 14, Darkvision

Carnadine drinks the toast in unison with those at his table.


CG Female Elfmarked Cleric(Tempest Domain) 8/Sorcerer 1 HP: 39/72, HD: d8- 8/8, d6- 1/1 | AC: 20 | Saves: STR +3 DEX +2 CON* +6 INT +1 WIS +3 CHA* +6 (Immune: Petrification, Sleep)| Perception: +10, Investigate: 0, Insight: +6 | Channel Divinity (Short Rest): 2/2 | Wrath of the Storm (Long Rest): 1/2 | Spells: 1st 0/4, 2nd 0/3, 3rd 0/3, 4th 0/2, 5th 1/1, | Arrows: 0, Status:

Boot and Rally: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 221d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 Phew, made it!

Raseri kinda sways in her seat as she mumbles a bit, but once Kjeta's magic washes over her, she shakes her head and stares at her drink. She'd almost lost all control, and that terrified her. Before she can ask for something else, she finds that a toast is being called and sighs as she braces herself for what is to come.

Con Save DC 17: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

And tries to stay steady on her feet as she finds that she isn't going back to that strange, nightmarish realm where nothing made sense.


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Carn, one more save please, same DC

Lexi, you don't notice anyone watching you at the moment, but of course fey have that curious ability to judge people out of the corner of their eyes...and a Midgardian in the ball room (especially one not invited) is highly irregular and might be the target of some scorn.

Still, the doofus who just stood and did a little impromptu tap dance to the delight of the other doofuses at his table doesn't miss the drink you steal.

Queen/Prince: 1d2 ⇒ 1

The Queen's Wine is an amazing drink...a little too amazing, you can't help like feeling -- as if the taste was more due to magic than any high craftsmanship in vintning. Your body surges with a strange divine energy...one not at all suited to your human body. While at first the surge is uplifting and energetic, it soon feels like your blood vessels are about to rupture...

Radiant Dmg: 1d10 ⇒ 3 + 1 level of exhaustion no save, was race dependent

...as you steady yourself and instinctively glance about for threats, for just a moment you catch the direct eye of the Queen, a guard whispering in her ear. But she nods approvingly in your direction. +2 status and not kicked out for party crashing


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Hrungnir wrote:


Hrungnir watched those who were named to see what the proper reaction was.

'Forever your attendant' seems to be the formal response.


HP: 71 (71) | AC: 18 | Saves: Str: +0; Dex: +8; Con: +2; Int: +3; Wis: +2; Cha: +0 | Initiative: +7 | Passive Perception: 18; Passive Insight: 14; Passive Investigation: 12 | Inspiration: [ ] | Spells/Day: 3 (3)

Lexi curtseys in her direction quickly before dashing back to the shadows.


Dhampir Knight Captain Incorporeal | HP: 80/80 | HD 9/9 | Thirst 2/2 | Charm 1/1 | Wind 1/1 | Surge 1/1| Indomitable 0/1 | Inspiration
Stats:
AC 20 | Str +7 Dex +0(+2) Con +6 Int +0 Wis +0 Cha +2 | Initiative +0 | Passive Perception 14, Darkvision

DC 17 con save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 rut row
Indomitable: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Inspiration: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 By Thorsdottir's luck!


character sheet

Insight: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Kjeta lifts her drink. "Forever your attendant!" she echoes, giving the queen a bit of a bow. She tries to catch her eye to wink directly at her.

Persuasion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Persuasion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Then she leans over to the Thorsdottir and whispers, "Time to switch beverages. No offense but that one's clearly not the drink for you. The ale's quite nice, though I thought I caught the queen glaring at me a bit for choosing it. Still, you couldn't do worse than that Cordial..."


CG Female Elfmarked Cleric(Tempest Domain) 8/Sorcerer 1 HP: 39/72, HD: d8- 8/8, d6- 1/1 | AC: 20 | Saves: STR +3 DEX +2 CON* +6 INT +1 WIS +3 CHA* +6 (Immune: Petrification, Sleep)| Perception: +10, Investigate: 0, Insight: +6 | Channel Divinity (Short Rest): 2/2 | Wrath of the Storm (Long Rest): 1/2 | Spells: 1st 0/4, 2nd 0/3, 3rd 0/3, 4th 0/2, 5th 1/1, | Arrows: 0, Status:
Carnadine wrote:

[dice=DC 17 con save]1d20+6 rut row

[dice=Indomitable]1d20+6
[dice=Inspiration]1d20+6 By Thorsdottir's luck!

Yus! Feel my pain! Muahahahaha! :P

"Good luck. It has a nasty habit of messing with your mind," Raseri whispers back as she casually takes the Ale after murmuring the toast.


Wounds (0) HP (91) AC (20) Saves (7/-1/7/2/1/0) lvl1 (4/4) lvl2 (0/2) [CAMPAIGN COMPLETE]

Insight: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Hrungnir remained oblivious as to the meaning behind...well...anything. But at least he held his alcohol.


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Carnadine, as the hunters chat after the toast their banter turns to the usual concerns of elf and the lands, animals...the fruits and trials of nature and so forth. Certain new thoughts occur to you...namely, you get very hung up on this idea of 'oneness'. Yeah, that has the right vibe to it -- so you think.

Hold on! Everyone, everything, is connected, how are you just now realizing this for the first time!? It makes such perfect sense and god it is such a beautiful idea!! This cup, someone crafted it from material foraged in nature, put there by wind and time stretching back millions of years...its so f+~!ing beautiful!!!!

And holy shit. ROADS. They are all connected as well.

You are having such incredible realizations, its a life changing experience. You are finding meaning where before there was none in the smallest of things, and its bringing you to tears as it fills your dhampir heart with joy and uplifting.

I thought it would be kinda funny for Carn to have the typical hippie 'peace and love' kind of trip where he becomes one with the universe etc. Feel free to take it in another direction entirely.

NPR article on LSD Oneness


Dhampir Knight Captain Incorporeal | HP: 80/80 | HD 9/9 | Thirst 2/2 | Charm 1/1 | Wind 1/1 | Surge 1/1| Indomitable 0/1 | Inspiration
Stats:
AC 20 | Str +7 Dex +0(+2) Con +6 Int +0 Wis +0 Cha +2 | Initiative +0 | Passive Perception 14, Darkvision

"We're all brothers." Carnadine says to the table with a dippy smile on his face and tears streaming down his face. Everything was so beautiful and perfect. He had had brothers, but not brothers.


HP: 71 (71) | AC: 18 | Saves: Str: +0; Dex: +8; Con: +2; Int: +3; Wis: +2; Cha: +0 | Initiative: +7 | Passive Perception: 18; Passive Insight: 14; Passive Investigation: 12 | Inspiration: [ ] | Spells/Day: 3 (3)

Lexi is definitely not drinking whatever Carnadine did.


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The second course soon arrives with fish, meats, and much stranger things...servants bring in at least twenty dishes -- so many its impossible to even see them all at one time or hear each one announced! The colors and visual presentation of the feat is just as important as its taste, so it appears.

You have a wild boar reduction over lamb stuffed with firebird eggs, fresh lamb (how fresh...? are those live lambs??), lamprey pie with galantine sauce of cinnamon and sugar, and a new fascinating drink referred to as 'fire wine'. The cutlery and plates, cups and glasses are likewise edible: drinking vessels of spun sugar, plates made of various sliced breads, and shadow stuff cutlery.

Do you partake?

You can do one of Insight, Nature, Perception, Arcana, Religion to analyze the foods. Or ask neighbors with Persuasion.


character sheet

With her eyes magically opened to the reality of things--thanks to the Lord of Light--Kjeta does her best to take in the beyond-belief spread around her.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Ooof! BTW, does True Seeing reveal anything interesting to Kjeta (with this, or anything else around us)?


CG Female Elfmarked Cleric(Tempest Domain) 8/Sorcerer 1 HP: 39/72, HD: d8- 8/8, d6- 1/1 | AC: 20 | Saves: STR +3 DEX +2 CON* +6 INT +1 WIS +3 CHA* +6 (Immune: Petrification, Sleep)| Perception: +10, Investigate: 0, Insight: +6 | Channel Divinity (Short Rest): 2/2 | Wrath of the Storm (Long Rest): 1/2 | Spells: 1st 0/4, 2nd 0/3, 3rd 0/3, 4th 0/2, 5th 1/1, | Arrows: 0, Status:

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Raseri, a bit more cautious after her encounter with the King's Cordial, hesitates a moment to see what everyone else is doing before partaking.


Dhampir Knight Captain Incorporeal | HP: 80/80 | HD 9/9 | Thirst 2/2 | Charm 1/1 | Wind 1/1 | Surge 1/1| Indomitable 0/1 | Inspiration
Stats:
AC 20 | Str +7 Dex +0(+2) Con +6 Int +0 Wis +0 Cha +2 | Initiative +0 | Passive Perception 14, Darkvision

"Wow. Food. This is so delicious." Carnadine contemplates how everything he is eating is connected to each other.


Wounds (0) HP (91) AC (20) Saves (7/-1/7/2/1/0) lvl1 (4/4) lvl2 (0/2) [CAMPAIGN COMPLETE]

Persuasion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Adv due to magical Cleric ale: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Hrungnir leaned over to his neighbor and said ”First time ‘ere, y’see? With a fare so substantial I’d hate to choose the wrong dish, or make the wrong impression. What would ye suggest as a safe choice?”


HP: 71 (71) | AC: 18 | Saves: Str: +0; Dex: +8; Con: +2; Int: +3; Wis: +2; Cha: +0 | Initiative: +7 | Passive Perception: 18; Passive Insight: 14; Passive Investigation: 12 | Inspiration: [ ] | Spells/Day: 3 (3)

Lexi knows better than to eat Fey food, and instead eats one of her goodberries.

Hopefully the others were paying attention when she....nevermind, they're all idiots. she thought to herself while trying to get the goodberry down without thinking about what it looks or tastes like.


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The group at the high-status table quickly learns a few points about this meal...

Kjeta notices that the fresh lamb is very fresh. Ogres stand ready to crack the young sheep's necks on demand, as Master Slicer Goblins stand ready to butcher with razor sharp utensils. Screams of 100 dying animals add to the already chaotic party scene...but from the looks of it, the meat is delicious.

Kjeta also your true seeing reveals a great deal, mostly the 'makeup' effects the fey have dolled themselves up with fail. So you see beautiful ghostly illusions covering ugly old fey faces. In other cases, the fact of a creatures race as a demon is likewise being concealed or modified with illusion.

Raseri's suspicions are raised regarding the fire wine...while it is consumed in great quantities, oddly a number of fey who partake excuse themselves shortly after. No one seems to think oddly or untoward over it. What could that be about?

"Try to get a piece of the golden with a firebird egg in it, quite a rare treat." one of Hrungnir's neighbors informs. "But just eat it all, lest they think you're rude."

Con save 13 for those who drink the fire wine.

Let DM know what you are/aren't eating/drinking here again please. The 4 things are gold lamb, fresh lamb, fish pie, fire wine.


character sheet

Kjeta remembers the counsel she received to accept every dish...and shudders.

Well, Ninkash, you call us to ever indulge in new experiences, eh?

With an uneasy smile, she accepts all offerings and digs in.

Fire Wine: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Fire Wine: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Does Dwarven Resilience (advantage on poison saves) apply here? Hopefully so!!


CG Female Elfmarked Cleric(Tempest Domain) 8/Sorcerer 1 HP: 39/72, HD: d8- 8/8, d6- 1/1 | AC: 20 | Saves: STR +3 DEX +2 CON* +6 INT +1 WIS +3 CHA* +6 (Immune: Petrification, Sleep)| Perception: +10, Investigate: 0, Insight: +6 | Channel Divinity (Short Rest): 2/2 | Wrath of the Storm (Long Rest): 1/2 | Spells: 1st 0/4, 2nd 0/3, 3rd 0/3, 4th 0/2, 5th 1/1, | Arrows: 0, Status:

Raseri tries very hard not to think about what's going on as she samples a bit of everything.

Constitution DC 13: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 Made it!


Wounds (0) HP (91) AC (20) Saves (7/-1/7/2/1/0) lvl1 (4/4) lvl2 (0/2) [CAMPAIGN COMPLETE]

Good question on resilience. And is any test needed for the golden with egg?

Giving his thanks, Hrungnir did just that. Unwilling to be rude, he followed custom, eating all of the gold lamb before him.


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Sure take dwarf advantage. Roll investigation if you want to make an educated guess about where the firebird egg might be. This is so silly. XD


Wounds (0) HP (91) AC (20) Saves (7/-1/7/2/1/0) lvl1 (4/4) lvl2 (0/2) [CAMPAIGN COMPLETE]

Con: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Adv for dwarf: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Investigation: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Eat whatever it is, whatever test is necessary: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Hrungnir drank the fire wine, ate the gold lamb, and even ate the egg. A veteran of many a Dwarven feast, he was no stranger to hard alcohol or prodigious amounts of food, so he handled both with good grace.


HP: 71 (71) | AC: 18 | Saves: Str: +0; Dex: +8; Con: +2; Int: +3; Wis: +2; Cha: +0 | Initiative: +7 | Passive Perception: 18; Passive Insight: 14; Passive Investigation: 12 | Inspiration: [ ] | Spells/Day: 3 (3)

Lexi stays hidden and instead moves to another hiding spot while the rest eat.


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Carn are you eating it all? Also you can resave every minute if you want to roll/rp a few. Each fail though is 3d6 poison dmg.


Dhampir Knight Captain Incorporeal | HP: 80/80 | HD 9/9 | Thirst 2/2 | Charm 1/1 | Wind 1/1 | Surge 1/1| Indomitable 0/1 | Inspiration
Stats:
AC 20 | Str +7 Dex +0(+2) Con +6 Int +0 Wis +0 Cha +2 | Initiative +0 | Passive Perception 14, Darkvision

I want to get rid of this as soon as possible. Because RPing LSD trips are not my thing.

Con save DC 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

What does he miss in a minute? Can he get to back the the Queen's Cordial?


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RPing LSD trips are not my thing

Fair enough, sorry if I offended you. With the Queen's initial toast concluded the drink selection has changed, its now something called Fire Wine with the mysterious DC 13. Smells like pure gasoline, which is extra mysterious considering there's no petroleum distillation in the the fantasy genre.

Hrungnir guzzles down mouthful after mouthful of fire. Remarkably, the massive chunks of half-chewed raw lamb meat are able to act like a little valve in his guts, happily regulating the neighborhood downstairs and keeping everything proper. Not to be outdone, Kjeta and even Raseri follow suit and soon a warm buzz hits their forehead and the high table seems extra merry...you are definitely feeling it, though not in a particularly debilitating way.

"Oh, I think the dances are next! Whose favor do you wish to court, friends?" one of the sisters asks.

Kolya blushes a bright red, but says nothing...still, his lust betrayed him long ago, never taking eyes off the Sapphire Courtesan.

A bit later Hrungnir would finally dislodge an annoying stone that had been stuck in his chair...turned out it was the firebird egg had rolled down there somehow. 5 second rule.


Dhampir Knight Captain Incorporeal | HP: 80/80 | HD 9/9 | Thirst 2/2 | Charm 1/1 | Wind 1/1 | Surge 1/1| Indomitable 0/1 | Inspiration
Stats:
AC 20 | Str +7 Dex +0(+2) Con +6 Int +0 Wis +0 Cha +2 | Initiative +0 | Passive Perception 14, Darkvision

Carnadine finally recovers from his oneness. He shakes his head aggravated at himself for being weak. Memories of corporeal punishment flash before his eyes and emotions at the thoughts of weakness pass. He glances around the table looking to determine what's currently happening and what he missed.

He tentatively eats and drinks what the hunters and rangers do attempting to join their troop at least for the evening. He swishes the fire wine in his mouth before swallowing. With a grin that tasted of home.

DC 13 Con: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24


Wounds (0) HP (91) AC (20) Saves (7/-1/7/2/1/0) lvl1 (4/4) lvl2 (0/2) [CAMPAIGN COMPLETE]

Persuasion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Adv Cleric brew: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

”There is but one in existence whom I would dance with.” Hrungnir said. ”The most beautiful being in existence, Vailessia Greystone.” He said, with feeling. ”But how might I go about doing so? It is a boon worth more than the most jealously guarded secret, or the most private of memories. Many a year ago I saw her in the mortal realms. To have seen her...to have heard her voice...it was enough to give up all I had or knew just for the chance of seeing her again. I would ask her, but how might I do so without a social faux pas? To have my quest dashed due to ignorance would be a most unfitting end to this tale.”


CG Female Elfmarked Cleric(Tempest Domain) 8/Sorcerer 1 HP: 39/72, HD: d8- 8/8, d6- 1/1 | AC: 20 | Saves: STR +3 DEX +2 CON* +6 INT +1 WIS +3 CHA* +6 (Immune: Petrification, Sleep)| Perception: +10, Investigate: 0, Insight: +6 | Channel Divinity (Short Rest): 2/2 | Wrath of the Storm (Long Rest): 1/2 | Spells: 1st 0/4, 2nd 0/3, 3rd 0/3, 4th 0/2, 5th 1/1, | Arrows: 0, Status:

"Be bold and true."

Raseri considers for a moment seeking out the Prince, but decides against it. Instead, she thinks better of it and watches to see if anyone would come to her.

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