Ramie continues to converse with and gently question the goblins as they proceed toward the Fort, addressing them each by name. She just nods and smiles to Zaidel's message.
The goblins urgently warn Ramie, Zano, Zaidel, and Strtton, "No we should not go into camp! There is a dragon in there! Come we will guide you to the forest back home!"
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Jellena just stands there letting the hobgoblins flee. She turns off her lightsaber and casts a few spells before sitting on the throne where the king's body was but rounds before.
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She uses her Healing Hex on Krazok after he asks.
She looks to Krysta and offers, "You don't need to chase after them. Krazok will go put them in their place soon enough, if Jean doesn't do it already."
Krazok finally gets free of the canvas and the stakes. He huffs and puffs and walks over to Jellena to ask her, "You got any healing, this wound is cauterized but... yeah..."
After being blessed by the hex he takes a few steps back... "Uh wow. Thank you! I think that tops me off."
Krysta was pleased to see they successfully routed the goblins and did not give chase. Not only because Jellena said not to but because even she, as foolish as she could be, knew better than to go after them at her lowly level of 2. She looked around for something to wash the taste of hobgoblin from her mouth and found a wine skin nearby. It wasn't ideal but it would work and she rinsed her mouth with some rather bad wine and spat it out again.
Krysta left the wine skin behind and went to the throne where Jellena now sat and folded her wings around herself before sitting at the foot of the throne. Krysta's tail curled around her lap and she leaned slightly against the throne as she waited to see what would happen next.
"A dragon? But then your fellows are in danger! We must evacuate as many as possible back to your home in the forest." She said urgently, sincerely hoping that evacuating the goblin tribe back to their original home would count as dispersing them...
The goblins go making sure not to leave any family member behind including Ramie, Zaidel, Zano, and Stratton.
If you resist they look at you confused but let you stay behind. The goblins would try to pull you along or bark at you in agitation.
Zaidel looks to the kitsune. "I can understand them, just not speak their language. I could influence them, again, if I spoke Goblin. Whatever you decide, I'll back your play."
Ramie nods again to Zaidel, glad he could follow the thread of what was going on.
She finishes speaking in Goblin and pats the Floof on the back and Zaidel on the arm in illustration.
Once they were alone again, she turns to Zaidel with a laugh and a shrug.
Zaidel smiles.
The hobgoblins get away and run with goblins towards the forest.
The goblins nod in understanding as they all talk at the same time in goblin, "The three blue fingers. The tall stone on the dirt hill. Beyond the line hundreds of feet. Beyond the mud pits. Before the swinging vines."
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Soon enough the goblins leave, Ramie and Zaidel with the other two in tow enter the abandoned encampment to find Jean and the others in the biggest tent. Krazok is walking around with greataxe in hand breaking poles.
Krysta darkened in an embarrassed blush once more as she hadn't thought about the wine being poisoned! She said, "Please, could I get some water Mistress?" Her face grimaced, "Hobgoblin doesn't taste good."
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She snickers saying, "No! No it doesnt!" Then from her cupped hand water pours out.
After 10 minutes or so she stands up and states, "It's time to finish this quest, cut down the wood for kindling. Krazok you have any more fire?" She begins to cut down the tents with her lightsaber.
She places nice pieces of wood into her cloak.
As the land group enters the encampment you notice the place has been decimated and there are a few fires left, many of the fires are out. A few more things to break and the announcement from the Blue Screen:
Congratulations on finishing your first problem.
Do you wish to redeem your rewards?
Yes / No
Blue Screen:
Quest: To Protect Golden Glade Borders
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Goblin Problems:
1st Task: Kill or disperse 30 goblins. 30/30
2nd Task: Kill the goblin king and his hobgoblin henchmen. 1/1, 6/11
3rd Task: Dismantle the encampment. 1/1
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Wraith Woods problems: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Purify or destroy 3 Corrupted treants. 0/3
2nd Task: Slay or relocate 9 red caps. 0/9
3rd Task: Prune 7 assassin vines. 0/7
4th Task: Destroy 6 willowisps. 0/6
5th Task: Find the blight and report your findings. 0/1
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The Toxic Dungeon: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Slay 21 slimes. 0/21
2nd Task: Collect 6 mushroom bodies. 0/6
3rd Task: Slay the Master Viper and his brood. 0/1, 0/42
4th Task: Slay 15 dire Boars. 0/15
5th Task: Deal with the Primal ape. 0/1
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Dwarven Problems: Accomplish at least 2:
24 gnolls,
18 deep gnomes,
58 spiders,
3 abberations, and
A drow patrol."
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Rewards: Vary:
Solve one problem: Gain Renown, an audience, and XP
2 problems: + a chest of wealth, vouchers of service
3 problems: A village's thanks, gifts, Dragons Gifts
4 problems: Title: Golden Glade Protector , admittance to palace, Blessing of the dragon.
Ramie wasn't sure she really earned any rewards here and looked for signs of what the reward was first. If there didn't seem to be any downside, she clicked Yes...
Krysta tilted her head back from where she sat at Jellena's feet and her lips parted to show the sharp teeth within as she drank the water running from the woman's hands as it poured, not wasting any of it. When the flow stopped Krysta shifted to her knees and reached up to take Jellena's hands, gently licking her fingers of the water. Krysta's teeth occasionally drug across Jellena's skin a bit reminding her just how sharp they were. When she finished Krysta shifted to sit so she could lean her heand against Jellena's leg contentedly until it was time to start tearing the place down 10 minutes later.
When Jellena said it was time to finish the quest Krysta rose and began to help tear the place apart. Krysta did not have the finesse to tear the place apart witha lightsaber so she instead used her claws and sharp scales to tear here way through things, albeit much more slowly that the others could manage.
Seeing the prompt to claim her rewards Krysta looked at the more experienced people and asked, "Should I claim now or wait until we are all done?"
"Good job, you three!" The satyr congratulated.
The satyr points to Ramie, Krysta, and Zanon. "These guys."
"I think it's getting late", Zaidel stated."We should let our newest members get some rest and hopefully a good night's sleep before we explore more of the Golden Glade questline."
The satyr rubs his hands together almost devilishly, considering his form. "Besides I would want to get some Make My Day quest objectives completed in town."
With the opinions given Krysta decided not to accept the rewards yet. It was definitely better to wait and do so when they had completed more of them. "I think I will wait as well and as for whether to go rest or not, well, I think that would be a good thing. Working on the make my day quest would be good too."
Zaidel walked up to Krysta and pulled up his Lucky Drunk's Mail to show the half-dragon his ripped abs.
"When I first started the Daily Quest, I hate it. Man, was I in pain! But now, my body's so used to it, I'm reaping the results! You have no idea how many ladies have raked their pretty faces on my six-pack!"
Zaidel tries to accept the quest now that a section is complete you see another section:
Goblin - Optional Quest
Find the Mad mage goblin Zeer and kill him as well as any hobgoblins you find.
Difficulty: Grade C
Reward replenish the amount of problems that your group has accomplished already.
Warning: Beware the lava.
Optional: Kill the ogre mage.
Difficulty: Grade B
"Oooh! A goblin mage! And some moire hobgoblin!" Zaidel remarks.
The satyr clicked on the 'Accept' option on the quest.
He sets his scepter in the ground. Its green flame grows quickly. Once the flames reach a height of ten feet the flames quickly die down leaving behind a stone arch with a portal of green flames in it. Some of the flames cling to the sides of the arch. Krazok steps in through the archway and is gone.
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She nods and says to the group, "Yes it seems fitting to call it a night. Zaidel is there a time limit to your quest? Come along into Krazok's house. A personal room for everyone and the kitchen for those who are hungry. We should start the daily quest tomorrow. Then after the new recruits get a few extra hours of sleep, we can help them through the ropes. I have guidance to help everyone, what other boosts do we have?"
She then walks through the arch and would continue the talk with the group.
Krysta was a bit surprised when Zaidel came up and took his mail off to show her his abs and the benefits of doing the daily quest. Her eyes widened as it was quite the sight, though muscles had never been her thing she could appreciate them, and thought it might be smart for her to do the quest, at least some of the time, as she could use the extra strength given that she was meant to bite and claw her foes into submission. "I just might join you for that in the morning Zaidel."
When Jellena mentioned Krazok's place having rooms for them Krysta felt a wash of relief. It had not crossed her mind that she would need to find lodging somewhere and she knew nothing about where, or even how, to do so!
Due to being still largely asleep Krysta answered the door without thinking about her exposed state and her eyes widened in shock as she blushed deeply at seeing Jellena there at her door. Krysta hurriedly stepped back, holding the door open, and said, "Please, enter Mistress, you are always welcome here."
Ramie agreed with the consensus. "Sleep sounds good and food sounds even better. I can cook, or maybe help cook if Krazok already has a chef or something." She volunteers as she follows along with the group.
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With her clothed she states, "I have prepared my room for your initiation. If you will it I can bring you into the fold of the Mistress tonight. I do have to ask did Zaidel speak with you about the religions of Arcanium and perform a simple ritual to get you one of these?" She holds up a golden amulet, she goes on to explain, "This is a ressurection amulet. A boon handed to every Chosen as they come to fulfill the dangerous quest of defeated the Dark Ones." With the likely indication that he did not she states a bit pissed, "I will do that ritual first then. I will have to speak with the others tomorrow. Tonight I am all yours!"
Next day at the break of dawn, she wakes up and puts on her silk workout outfit. Hoping Zaidel would be out there she would request a triple shot mocha with a shot of peppermint creamer. She would sip at it between pushup reps.
100 Pushups Str DC 15: 10 + 4 +1 = 15 30 minutes
100 Situps Dex DC 17: 10 + 10 +1 = 21 30 minutes
100 Squats Dex DC 19: 10 + 10 +1 = 21 30 minutes
Jellena takes an hour rest.
100 Jumping Jacks Con DC 15: 10 +4 +1 =15 30 minutes
5K Run Con DC 12: 10 + 4 + 1 = 15 60 minutes
With some help she is able to be done by 8:30. Soon after she creates water, 10 gallons at once over herself to cleanse the sweat from her body and looks to Zaidel, "Any chance you can dry me off and make me smell like honeyed vanilla?"
Once that is done she asks, "Should we go in for breakfast with the new recruits or should we work them out first? Maybe a light fare of toast with an egg to start them off?"
After entering you find yourself in a hallway. As you go down the passageway green runes appear before you on the tiled floor. A voice states, "Welcome to Lord Krazok Vell Firesource's abode. You will find a room for each of you on this hall, either to your right or left. At the end you will find the library. From there many of the rooms can adjust to your needs just request a type of room and if one is available then directions will be provided. Oh you might be wondering, I am the intelligence that lives within the scepter."
It then continues, "The whole complex can be manipulated. I can create rooms for training, for magical item creation, for collection of herbal remedies, for alchemy, for smithing, for professions, for runes, for tattoos, for brewing, for nearly anything you can think of..."
Surprisingly you hear nothing at each of the doors and upon inspection inside you find a large room with a large bed, dresser, shelves, a table, a tub, drawers and such. Each room seems rather spartan, but each has a large roaring fire that keeps the rooms at a nice warm temperature.
The North Door at the end of the hallway leads to a library of sorts with shelves all around the room and tables in the center covered in books. A foray is set on one side with paper, ink, and quills about with what appears to be arcane research. With detect magic you can see that many of the books have magic on them which seems to be a low level of universal. Likely a preservation spell.
Gallery. Long table, mostly used for meals, paintings and displays.
Sparring Pit.
Magical item workshop.
Spice room. Collection of herbal remedies, drying ingrediants, and jars for pickling.
Alchemy lab. for brewing, alchemy, potion making.
Smithing Forge. Tools, armor, weapons, etc.
Training rooms for professions: Barrister, basketweaver, carpenter, cook, fletcher, and dancer.
Rune Smith Forge. For runes, tattoos.
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He walked through and waited in the library if there was any other conversations before bed. As Jellena came in he states, "I can assist others but... I don't have any abilities or spells to assist others."
Next day at the break of dawn, you can find Krazok already hard at work. He is in but some short shorts.
100 pushups Str DC 15: Take 10 +7 Str = 17
30 minutes
100 situps Str DC 17: Take 10 +7 Str = 17
30 minutes
100 squats Str DC 14: Take 10 +7 Str = 17
1 hr
1 hr break
100 jumping jacks Con DC 15: Take 10 + 4 Con +1 guidance = 15
30 minutes
Run 5 K Con DC 12: Take 10 + 4 Con = 14
1 hr
Without any help he is done with the regime at about 8 am. He can assist someone from 8 to 8:30.
Seeing Jellena pour 10 gallons over herself he states, "That is hot! Wait that seems refreshing mind hitting me with it?"
After Jellena asks the veterans he suggests, "A light fair would be good. Then we can work them out."
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Jean accepts the new additions to the mission during dinner. He then heads to his room to check on Smaug and gives him some meat to eat. He then goes to sleep for the night. In the morning he gets up early to do his exercise and then takes to the air to look for any sign of the ogre mage, goblin mage or hobgoblins.
100 situps Str DC 12: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 squats Str DC 14: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
100 jumping jacks Con DC 16: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
Run 5 K Con DC 18: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
She nods and says to the group, "Yes it seems fitting to call it a night. Zaidel is there a time limit to your quest? Come along into Krazok's house. A personal room for everyone and the kitchen for those who are hungry. We should start the daily quest tomorrow. Then after the new recruits get a few extra hours of sleep, we can help them through the ropes."
Zaidel was focused on acquiring Blue Magic, but what Jellena said was correct: There was no time limit on the Make My Day Quest. Ever now, the satyr realized he was still thinking like a mortal. Sure, he could die, but Zaidel's lifespan had the potential to extend to centuries or millennia. "Fair enough", Zaidel replied simply.
Krysta was a bit surprised when Zaidel came up and took his mail off to show her his abs and the benefits of doing the daily quest. Her eyes widened as it was quite the sight, though muscles had never been her thing she could appreciate them, and thought it might be smart for her to do the quest, at least some of the time, as she could use the extra strength given that she was meant to bite and claw her foes into submission. "I just might join you for that in the morning Zaidel."
"Of course", Zaidel smiled. "And you can get bonuses for getting assistance in completing The Daily Quest, so I'll definitely help."
Ramie agreed with the consensus. "Sleep sounds good and food sounds even better. I can cook, or maybe help cook if Krazok already has a chef or something." She volunteers as she follows along with the group.
Zaidel works alongside Ramie, showing the fully-stocked kitchen. Between both of them, the kitsune and the satyr made some fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and biscuits. "Eleven herbs and spices!" Zaidel smiled as he put down the small feast for his host and guests.
Laying in bed, Zaidel did his normal pre-sleep ritual of praying to Cayden, telling him about the new recruits and letting him know the party will return to owl port after the affairs of The Golden Glade have been completed. The satyr also clicked open the Green Screen; accessing his Boost Points. Zaidel noticed he had quite a number of them to spend. The cleric spent 8 Boost Points to max out his +1 HP to 10 , then bought 6 Bonus Skill Points for 30 Boost Points."Seems weird I don't have any points in Profession (bartender). Gonna fix that now." Zaidel then put the final Bonus Skill Point in Linguistics, so he can learn Giant.
Next day at the break of dawn, she wakes up and puts on her silk workout outfit. Hoping Zaidel would be out there she would request a triple shot mocha with a shot of peppermint creamer. She would sip at it between pushup reps.
Zaidel got up from sleep when he heard Jellena getting ready for The Daily Quest. Being sublime, the satyr was naturally always energetic, but not to the point of mania. "One triple with pep creamer, coming up!" Zaidel replied.
30 minutes
Zaidel takes an hour rest.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Zaidel takes an hour rest.
30 minutes
Total time:4 1/2 hours
Rewards:
Status Recovery (It refreshes at midnight)
Boost Points +3 (x5 from Chausible of The Fateweaver)
With some help she is able to be done by 8:30. Soon after she creates water, 10 gallons at once over herself to cleanse the sweat from her body and looks to Zaidel, "Any chance you can dry me off and make me smell like honeyed vanilla?"
Once that is done she asks, "Should we go in for breakfast with the new recruits or should we work them out first? Maybe a light fare of toast with an egg to start them off?"
Zaidel was pleased his abilities were being appreciated by his teammates, and gladly performed as asked. "I can wait on breakfast. But let's see how the new recruits feel."
As Jellena began to explain about the golden band, on the way to her room, and asked if Zaidel had helped her attain one Krysta could only shake her head as she said, "No, I hadn't heard of this before. It does sound important though an I would be delighted for you to help me obtain one Mistress." Krysta hesitated for a moment, she really wanted Jellena to like her and she wanted to please her but she also wanted to find out more about her options so Krysta continued, "As for joining the fold of The Mistress," the name of the goddess was given very different meaning when she said it compared to how she called Jellena, "I would like to know more before I make a final decision. You said you wanted me to make a decision with a clear head and I want that as well."
When she finished Kyrsta seemed nervous about Jellena's response. She did not think Jellena would be mad, but she knew it could happen. In the privacy of Jellena's room now Krysta let the robe fall from herself as she knelt on the ground at Jellena's feet and said, "I will suffer whatever punishment you wish to visit on me Mistress," sounding almost eager to have Jellena used her roughly.
The next morning Krysta awoke next to Jellena, groggy from the late night, when she felt Jellena get out of the bed to get ready for her morning training. Krysta slid out of the bed shortly thereafter and stood up, stretching, before going to take care of the morning necessities. Before they left the room together Krysta gathered up the robe and folded it carefully before shifting forms to her half-dragon one. Her modesty, barely, protected by her scales Krysta too her robe to her room for the time being before meeting up with the others again.
Str 20, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 18, Wis 8, Cha 16
30 minutes
When she had eventually finished up her daily exercises Krysta felt more than a little worn out but, oddly enough, not as bad as she would have expected. It must have been the help she received and the fact that she was not human anymore. Her stomach did make a strange tinkling rumble as her hunger reared its head and she asked, "So what is for breakfast?"
Zaidel kept his word and helped Krysta with her Daily Quest. The crystal half-dragon was getting discouraged when she didn't make it through the squats, jacks, or run. Zaidel stayed with her, giving her as much refreshment as she needed and did the remaining exercises next to her; offering encouragement and coaching, making sure she took her hour-long rests. "I know this sucks. But it beats the alternative: you get sucked into an undead-filled pocket dimension and you have to fight for your life for hours!"
Jean is done by 10 am. He takes his time to get the quest done.
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Smiling at the woman before her on the ground she took her finger under your chin and brought it up to see a pleased woman with a gentle smile. She simply states, [b]"If you want me as a lover, that is easily done as it can be apart of the ritual. But you must understand my body is not my own it is the Mistress's. I can explain that more if you wish. Also if you want me to be a domineering partner with BDSM then we can talk about an arrangement. I have many... let's say... 'clients'."
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Jellena goes into the specifics about the gods doing the first ritual.
The blessings of the gods:
Jellena tells you about the 25 pantheons of gods that have come from the First World. The Chosen's world called Earth. All of the gods reside here in Arcanium in one way or another but many of them live as demigods with their Chosen and followers. With the Divine Accords if a deity wants to have direct contact with their followers they must suppress 99% of their divine powers. Most of them are still immortal and with more followers they gain power. There are the Olympians and their twelve variations. If a God was given power in Earth, they are here too.
She tells you about the power and promise of the gods, which grants everyone an amulet of resurrection the first time you hear about the blessings.
"Is there any specific gods you would like to know about before I explain the Mistress?"
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After being given her beloved coffee from Zaidel she squeals in delight. She takes it in her own mug and quickly comes back to give Zaidel a big hug and a kiss on the cheek.
She is impressed Krysta is trying the quest besides them. After her first half hour of work and failing the pushups, she approaches her. With kind words she states, "You are pushing yourself too hard. Follow Jean's example and take it easy. We will give you a hand later when we are done but keep trying until then."
She continues to give everyone guidance whenever possible.
100 Pushups Str DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 +1=11
30 minutes [fail]
100 Pushups Str DC 15: Take 10 +5 = 15+1=16
1 hour [success]
100 Situps Dex DC 17: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19+1=20
1 hour [success]
100 Squats Dex DC 19: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2+1=3
1 hour [fail] 8:30
Rest 1 hour, 9:30
100 Jumping Jacks Con DC 15: Take 10 + 3 =13+1+2 Zaidel+2 Jellena=18
1/2 hour, 10:00
5K Run Con DC 17: Take 10 + 3 =13+1+2 Zaidel+2 Jellena=18
1/2 hour, 10:30
You have two, no make that five veterans helping you out. They would let you start at your own pace but would quickly give you wisdom of the regime.
At about noon she stops and announces, "They should be about recharged by now. Watch the lake!"
At about 12:11, there is a flash of light from the lake. Looking back you see there is a good amount of steam or smoke around, something very tall. The winds quickly push the smoke away showing a massive 800 foot tall black spire.
Just after 12:30, a huge, burly man comes jumping towards the exercising group.
Preternaturally strong, handsome and healthy. His slightly tanned white skin radiates a glow. He stands just over 24 feet tall and weighs easily 16,000 pounds. His body is rather thick for a human but has a lot of corded lean muscle. His vibrant curly red hair shines like a new penny in the sun. His face is clean shaven with a pronounced 'butt' chin.
Upon his belt, constructed of flat pieces of slate connected with strong leather straps, is a rustic looking dagger of a hunter, a falchion, a few pouches and bags. Upon his back is his greatsword, quiver of arrows, and composite longbow. His fresh looking green cargo pants look clean and sharp. As does his fancy set of black leather gloves. His chest is covered by a black T shirt with flame motifs, he has no armor.
With a broad cheerful smile he announces, "Hey Y'all! You just can't keep me away. Thanks Jellena for the boost! The others will be along shortly." He taps his shoulder becoming only large, 12 feet tall. Then comes up and gives Zaidel a big hug. He then puts him on his shoulder like a kid and goes around giving high fives to everyone else. Once done he puts Zaidel down and states, "Introductions! I am Matthew Locke!"
Ramie blinked in slight shock at the disembodied voice that greeted them upon entering. "Huh... it's like a magical smart home, then? And uh, what do we call you when we need to ask you something?" She addressed the intelligence, realizing she was basically asking for it's wake word. Later, when she knew the proper address, she asked. ”So ____, how do we make use of the training rooms?”
She happily bustled about the kitchen with Zaidel, making sure to cook some of the boar meat and fish without breading for her own portion. She whipped up some of the fresh eggs she had dropped off here previously into a sort of creamy custard-like pudding, using some of her sweetener in the absence of sugar. ”You’ll like these, Zaidel. The lady I learned the technique from called them ’slutty eggs’. But I think the proper term is French style.” She teased with a wink.
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She felt the weight of all that had occurred pressing in on her as she and Floof retired to their room. She cuddled with the Floof and spent some time looking at pictures on her phone and wondering what became of her family. Then she called ”Blue Screen” and looked over the quests again. ”Query: What beings and/or powers have authority over the Chosen? How are quests selected for presentation on this screen? What are acceptable alternatives to killing a being when a quest calls for it?”
She made her prayers to Desna in the form of a letter and curled up with a Floof to sleep.
I hope you are well. I know we are separated by time and space and planes of existence, but please send my family all my love. Send them happy dreams until I can join them there. I am doing my best to uphold your tenets and I have joined with Aeria Gloris. I am eager to take up your divine fighting technique, the Way of the Shooting Star, but I need a starknife first. I’d be happy to buy it myself, once I can afford it but it might take a little time. And I’ll need to find one I can purchase. Thank you for everything, especially for sending the Floof to keep me company.
Yours in Freedom,
Ramie Jae
🦋✧☀︎☾✧🦋
In the morning, she rose naturally around 6am and was alarmed to find her Floof had disappeared. Fortunately, she responded and reappeared to the same summons as before and Ramie stretched and dressed before joining the others.
”Oh man… this is that workout quest thing you guys mentioned, huh? Wow, that looks rough.” Ramie pulled a face at the very idea and gave a resigned sigh. ”I guess if I want to get stronger, this is what I have to do…” She said, gritting her teeth.
1 hour, no aid needed
1/2 hour, no aid needed
1 hour, no aid needed
1 hour, no aid needed
1 hour rest
1 hour, no aid needed
Time = 5.5 hours 7am-12:30pm so she is done by the time Matthew arrives.
Ramie muttered, she grumbled, she cussed, she sweated and finally, when she was done, she flopped onto the ground, certain she was dying. She wasn’t, of course, she was just over-dramatic. She was a Thespian for crying out loud!
With a broad cheerful smile he announces, "Hey Y'all! You just can't keep me away. Thanks Jellena for the boost! The others will be along shortly." He taps his shoulder becoming only large, 12 feet tall. Then comes up and gives Zaidel a big hug. He then puts him on his shoulder like a kid and goes around giving high fives to everyone else. Once done he puts Zaidel down and states, "Introductions! I am Matthew Locke!"
The satyr looked a little concerned when the giant red head came bounding toward them, then Zaidel recognized the face behind the beard. The cleric was still perplexed, but now he didn't think his life was in imminent danger.
"Matt! How are you! You look different! Is Alia okay with this new look?" Zaidel said upon Matt's shoulder.She happily bustled about the kitchen with Zaidel, making sure to cook some of the boar meat and fish without breading for her own portion. She whipped up some of the fresh eggs she had dropped off here previously into a sort of creamy custard-like pudding, using some of her sweetener in the absence of sugar. ”You’ll like these, Zaidel. The lady I learned the technique from called them ’slutty eggs’. But I think the proper term is French style.” She teased with a wink.
Zaidel returned the playful smile. "Ahh! The French." The satyr then slipped out his tongue and twisted it in his lip like a corkscrew, as a way to tease and show off to the fellow bard.
Ramie muttered, she grumbled, she cussed, she sweated and finally, when she was done, she flopped onto the ground, certain she was dying. She wasn’t, of course, she was just over-dramatic. She was a Thespian for crying out loud!
The satyr walked over the exhausted kitsune. "I assure it. It will get easier." Zaidel then cast prestidigitation over Ramie, removing the sweat from her body, while chilling the clothing she wore o help cool her down. "What some Gatorade?"
Zaidel returned the playful smile. "Ahh! The French." The satyr then slipped out his tongue and twisted it in his lip like a corkscrew, as a way to tease and show off to the fellow bard.
Ramie replied with a raspberry and turned one of his horns pink with prestidigitation when his back was turned.
Ramie muttered, she grumbled, she cussed, she sweated and finally, when she was done, she flopped onto the ground, certain she was dying. She wasn’t, of course, she was just over-dramatic. She was a Thespian for crying out loud!
The satyr walked over the exhausted kitsune. "I assure it. It will get easier." Zaidel then cast prestidigitation over Ramie, removing the sweat from her body, while chilling the clothing she wore o help cool her down. "What some Gatorade?"
Ramie shook her head, trying to regain her breath. "Coffee, just with electrolytes and chocolate protein powder, please." She gave him a thumbs up as she sipped it. "You're the man, Z."
Matthew's approach caused her to rub her eyes and squint as if her vision were betraying her again. At first she thought it was trick of perspective but as he came closer, she realized he really was just as big as he seemed. She goggled at watching him lift Zaidel up like he was a toddler.
She put her hands to either side of her mouth to shout up to giant. "Hi Matthew! I'm Ramie." Once he assumed a smaller, but still very large stature, she asked. "So you're in Zaidel's Familia right? I guess that makes you the BIG brother." She grinned sheepishly, it was a weak joke after all.
Zaidel returned the playful smile. "Ahh! The French." The satyr then slipped out his tongue and twisted it in his lip like a corkscrew, as a way to tease and show off to the fellow bard.Ramie replied with a raspberry and turned one of his horns pink with prestidigitation when his back was turned.
Ramie muttered, she grumbled, she cussed, she sweated and finally, when she was done, she flopped onto the ground, certain she was dying. She wasn’t, of course, she was just over-dramatic. She was a Thespian for crying out loud!
The satyr walked over the exhausted kitsune. "I assure it. It will get easier." Zaidel then cast prestidigitation over Ramie, removing the sweat from her body, while chilling the clothing she wore o help cool her down. "What some Gatorade?"Ramie shook her head, trying to regain her breath. "Coffee, just with electrolytes and chocolate protein powder, please." She gave him a thumbs up as she sipped it. "You're the man, Z."
Ramie pulls out her mug and hands to the satyr. The kitsune tells Zaidel her order, and he produces it with a combination of create water and enhance water.
”In my opinion, The Daily Quest has two real rewards”, Zaidel explains as he hands the mug back to Ramie. ”No body fat and Boost Points.”
Zaidel sits next to the fellow bard and states. ”Green Screen.” A similar green screen pops into existence before the fey.
*Reward System*
~Boost Points Exchange Chart~
Ability Point Cost, Reward
1 boost point, Gain +1 HP (Max 10) √ (10/10 Max)
3 boost points, Gain 1 Bonus skill point (Max 5) √
5, Gain 1st bonus feat √
7, Gain +1 to an ability score below 18
10, Gain +2 HP (Max 10)
10, Gain 2 Bonus skill points (Max 5)
10, Gain 2nd bonus feat √
15, Gain +1 to an ability score below 21 √
20, +1 HP (Max 10)
20, Gain 1 Bonus skill points (Max 5) √ (3/5 used)
20, Gain a Special from an archetype from one of your classes below 7th level (Max 1)
20, Gain 3rd bonus feat (Max 1)
25, +1 to an ability score below 24
50, +2 HP (Max 10)
50, Gain 2 Bonus skill points (Max 5)
50, Gain a Special from an archetype from one of your classes below 11th level (Max 1)
50, Gain a Special from any class below 7th level (Max 1) (Once selected you must gain specials only from that 2nd class)
50, Gain 4th bonus feat (Max 1)
50, +1 to an ability score below 27
75, +2 HP (Max 10)
75, Gain 2 Bonus skill points (Max 5)
75, Gain a Special from an archetype from one of your classes below 15th level (Max 1)
75, Gain a Special from any class below 11th level (Max 1)
75, Gain 5th bonus feat (Max 1)
75, +1 to an ability score below 30
100, +3 HP (Max 10)
100, Gain 3 Bonus skill points (Max 5)
100, Gain a Special from an archetype from one of your classes below 19th level (Max 1)
100, Gain a Special from any class below 15th level (Max 1)
100, Gain 6th bonus feat (Max 1)
100, +1 to an ability score below 33
150, +3 HP (Max 10)
150, Gain 3 Bonus skill points (Max 5)
150, Gain a Special from an archetype from one of your classes at 20th level (Max 1)
150, Gain a Special from any class below 19th level (Max 1)
150, Gain 7th bonus feat (Max 1)
200, +1 to an ability score below 40
You have 85 points would you like to use any of them now?
”Take a good look. There's a lot here”, Zaidel recommends. ”You likely received 3 Boost Points for completing your first Daily Quest. You can buy some additional HP, or gain an additional skill point. Those are cool. Or you can save them up and buy them later. I usually look at this Green Screen to check what I have and plan on what I want to work toward.”
”Any questions?”