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I just sent a PM to check on him. Hopefully he’s ok.
Still here.
Im good…and patient. Let’s not worry too much yet. He has a lot on his plate I think.
Aleksara coughs up a bit of scone, laughing. “Spells? Fighting? I’m more worried of the kobolds’ incessant traps. It’s almost a religious need with them. Can your sword deal with those?”
Aleksara mutters to herself it seems while picking at dirt under her fingernails, but loud enough for the others to hear easily if they cared. "Imps? Strange Bat-men? Dire Wolves? Kobolds being bold? If I didn't know better I would think there was something bigger going on in town, but I can't see a conspiracy for the life of me in all this nonsense. How often do things like this happen around here I wonder...?" She ends by shaking her head sadly and looking up suddenly at a few odd glances from her companions. "What? Did I say something out loud? I really wasn't paying attention to my mouth...Sorry. It happens sometimes when I'm ruminating and tired...and hungry. Excuse me..." She reaches out to grab food and drink and find a quiet corner to be a little embarrassed in.
At this point, quiet and unassuming previously, Aleksara speaks up. "We go and see what we can do about the Kobolds as the Lady of the town has asked, and if nothing else, send a message they will understand in any language. At least that was my understanding..." She casually plucks at the string on her now ever present bow, making a steady and clear thrumming noise. "Call me crude if you like, but the town's safety is possibly at risk here. If it comes down to kobolds vs. the local population? If the kobold hive/tribe etc..is strong enough or large enough? Kobolds respect strength if I understand such things? So...we need to remind them who is stronger here, in this town."
Aleksara takes everything that happens in, watching this group’s dynamics and waiting patiently to make an actual impression on them. For now she continues to bide her time and remain on the lookout for the raven/imp while the others discuss each other’s adventure for the dsy.
Still trying to understand the group's dynamics, Aleksara hesitates to speak while at the temple. Although she is now on the look-out for a certain talking Raven, her bow casually in her hand.
My ex has a degenerative illness and my oldest son tells me she uses spoons as a way of explaining her daily ability and limitations. Its pretty smart. Im sorry for her illness, but she’s doing ok at the moment. My 30 yr old son is trying his best to help, bit there is not much he can do.
Oh wow. Spoons. I thought my ex-wife was the only one that used that terminology really. Must be a doctor thing? Discord is OK. I'm no expert, but I'm getting used to the basic stuff for a while now.
GM? Do any of those knowledge rolls tell me anything about what the talking Raven could be?
Overhearing Xylas’ question to the gnome, Aleksara jumps in. “Did you say…A talking bird? Under a wizard tower? Sounds like a Familiar to me. Normally they don’t survive a master’s death as far as I know.”
Frowning a little, Aleksara helps the barbarian stand while handing him his newly bought blade to him. "Decided you like to pay in blood do you? Let's get you those potions, and maybe some ale into you. I did warn you..."
Stepping back out of immediate reach, Aleksara watches the combat with a worried look on her face and her hand on her sword.
Stepping in for a quick word to Thorfinn, Aleksara mentions a word or two of advice. "Obviously, he will be using his best or most familiar weapons here: Defeat him if you can, but if you embarrass him completely his future prices for our group will easily double as well."
There is a general cleric spell that can turn any item into a masterwork variant permanently. You just have to pay the gold cost for the MW upgrade for the spell. Takes about 10 minutes actually I think. The priests at the temple in town could probably cast the spell.
No problems! I'm a weaponsmith too. Either way, we're fine. I just don't have a portable forge with me...although I do own a small anvil and tools. Nothing good enough to make a full size weapon with, but I can do minor repairs and such with it I think.
Yep. I just don't have much to do at the moment...
No problem, I'll just stick to those three. You could still cast Summon Minor Ally and get 1d3 Guinea Pigs too! So cute! And they had a nasty bite...
Guinea Pigs?
You do you. I'm patient.
Aleksara peeks around Thorfinn's wide back and glances around at the gods-be-damned smithy. She sniffs with a bit of worry.
Waving away a fly, Aleksara sighs gently. "Don't be offended by the Baroness, Bumolin. Her knowledge is limited on such things and she has to handle the 'worst' thing that she considers the 'greatest' threat to her people. Rogue wolves lead by a large mutation or similar is worrisome, but it can seem minor to city-people in comparison to a possible kobold 'invasion' by a whole tribe."
If you show off the daggers, then Aleksara would be interested in purchasing one. Maybe against the money she will make in the future? Interesting blades are a thing for her. I know I don't have the cash currently: Mithril is automatically MW and expensive!
Smiling at Thorfinn's thoughts, Aleksara requests to go with him. "If you don't mind, I would like to check out the smith too. I hear he's a bit of an odd duck...and I'm always willing to talk shop."
Smirking a bit, Aleksara nods. "Sounds just like a morning stroll then? We should arrive when the sun is highest if we can. Less chance of any guards being observant."
Quiet in the back of the room, leaning against far corner, Aleksara raises her hand politely with one dark raised eyebrow. "If I may Baroness?" She waits for a moment for politeness and then continues. "From what the brave Thorfinn says the kobolds are dangerous, but possibly divided. I'm not sure if that makes them more or less dangerous truth be told. I've read a bit about them, even met a couple of nice ones once back in Absalom, but assaulting their trap filled home won't be easy. Kobolds defend their homes vigorously as I understand it. If we push in and cause enough ruckus, one way or another they may retaliate against the town if they still feel threatened. How many are there? How far away is their lair? Kobolds are not very brave...unless you threaten their lives...their homes...their eggs... 'Red' and I am new here and we were not under the tower with the others, so lets please be clear here baroness: Are we we to negotiate with the kobolds? Or wipe them out? Do you even have a preference as long as the situation is dealt with?"
Thorfinn wasn't about to invite a hungover stranger along to meet with the local nobility (that's the sort of thing that gets you into the wrong kind of songs, IYKWIM), but he would have remembered her expertise for later. This was my basic thought as well. I understand the dual time stamps, although I'm a fan of more linear gaming. I just didn't know how to RP 'jumping in' without forcing it a bit much is all. The meeting with the Baroness needs to happen, it just doesn't have to include Aleksara is what I was thinking. Since the invite came up (thanks Xylas) I will jump in here...
I hate to state the wolf in the room, but Aleksara has not been invited to see the baroness yet. (And I guess does not have to be either.) Its not her way to be pushy about such things, but her obvious knowledge on kobolds could be useful later.
Having recovered from the unusual accident, Talia's staff gets to work serving fresh food and hot drinks to wake up the weary. Talia sets a mug of steaming black coffee by Aleksara's head. "Marcus Chance runs the smithy in town, but you might want to steer clear. He's...just not someone I feel safe alone with." Raising her head at the comment, Aleksara takes a sip of the coffee and grimaces at the strong but bitter brew, then nods. "Aye. Many smiths are standoffish. Always afraid someone is trying to steal their 'techniques' or what-not. Afraid they will Make a fortune on their sweat or just sell it to the highest bidder. Most barely know how to shoe a horse really, much less weld a frying pan properly. Ah...well. Need to find another income source then. My pouch is solid for now, but that won't last long at my current spending pace." "Well, now, for the moment, the Baroness has called Hunclay's off limits. On account o' that fried kobold." "Kobolds huh?"
"Probably got a whole tribe near here then. Kobolds aren't usually a solitary kind. They group together and live tribal. Tight knit groups too. Dangerous trap-makers! They have specialists in each tribe who are experts in setting traps for catching food and keeping away enemies. If they had anything to do with killing a wizard? Sounds like you might need to hunt the tribe down and wipe them out. Otherwise they will think they can get away with it again and again. Theft, poaching...even murder. Absalom has at least one tribe underneath the island. They have been there for years, claiming to be descendants of the 'great dragons' or some such nonsense..." She then sets down her coffee and tears into a piece of stale bread swiped generously with some butter.
Frowning at the lack of service coming from the kitchen, Aleksara leans her forehead on the cool surface of the table and groans. "Aaaggh. Can people please talk a little quieter? All I did last night was drink my dinner and now the gods are paying me back for my insolence. Calistria forgive me!" Wincing at her own voice, she sits back up again. "Dead guy? Tower collapse? Was he a wizard? Back in Absalom, wizards are always getting themselves killed in their towers for some stupid reason or another. Dead so-and-so wizard in his tower? Body torn to bloody shreds? Soul sucked from his body? That's just a Tuesday night..." Aleksara shrugs, and sighs loudly. She then glances around at the others in the common room. "Sounds pretty pedestrian to me. Is there a smith in town? I have some skill in bending metal and I could use a few coins before I move on."
Head swiveling around slowly at the elf, Aleksara raises a single delicate eyebrow. "Someone died? That's NOT good news I guess..." She then sighs and goes back to trying to order some breakfast.
Yeah I missed it too.
Either way I get 1/2HD+1 it seems. I'm updated then I guess?
Clumping down the stairs at this point is a disheveled young woman of indeterminate age, dressed in decent, but warn leather armor and with a long and heavy-looking blade strapped to her waist in a large sheath. Her dark hair is currently all over the place, but is currently being wrangled into a single long flowing pony-tail with an old piece of twisted leather as she moves. Heavy boots finally pounding the ground floor, she yawns dramatically and sits at the closest open table and looks around for a serving person. She suddenly smiles from her cheeks at the young red-haired woman nearby, her odd almond-shaped eyes and slightly pointed ears a strange sight to see in such a country. "Is the food good here? I only stumbled into town late last night and I'm famished."
Thanks everyone! Looks like I'm last to jump on. Hello everyone. GM Dickie and I go back a ways, and I really do appreciate giving me a another chance to finish this game.
Spitter here! I have revamped an older character to try her again. Aleksara Darkeye is a Ranger with a sword to grind. Literally!
I'm sorry everyone, but I've been invited to another Kingmaker game and I feel its time for me to bow out. I apologize if you feel slighted by this, but I don't know if DM Dickie will be back any time soon for this one. Good luck and I hope all of your games all go well.
Still here.
I'm feeling better today and my Antibody test showed negative for COVID. So good news all around. I just have the Flu or something...
Sorry all, I'm pretty sick and I've got to get a COVID test ASAP. I will try and stay active here, but I cannot guarantee anything for at least a week or so I fear. Stay healthy everyone.
I've already grabbed the Haversack as my loot. If you or anyone wants the Ring, please take it. As far as the Rapier, I don't think anybody can really use it currently, or would want to do so. So let's sell it/trade it unless Quanah can use it?
Aleksara looks pensive for a moment, then hooks a thumb towards the complaining prisoner. "But what do we do with our prisoner there? He seems...a bit insane."
I've done some of my Leveling. Just need to finish out my skills increases and similar record keeping. I will finish up tomorrow night.
Aleksara notes the location as she cleans her blade and puts it away. "Unless this place is truly haunted, it is a very defensible location. We could get it up and running as a basic fortifications in a couple of seasons...with time and money. If we get that far, in a few years after we could build a stone tower too with the right help."
Awesome....I love Handy Haversacks! You guys can have the rest of the magic items (I can't use most of it anyway) if I can have the Haversack. =)
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