"Koya, what are you doing? I'm just tired that's all. We should focus on finding the castle."
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"I think we would stand out in these clothes. Let's find out if we can return to our rooms and change into our normal traveling attire. I very much doubt the festivities are going to continue. However, I imagine there is still food for the reception. Maybe we can grab something quickly on our way out. I also don't want to get mixed up in whatever squabble the Weatherlys have with the Rankoffs."
Ameiko follows Caladorn through the portal and exclaims "I never would have imagined that would happen. As much as I would like to help, I've just seen magic being used that I've only heard in stories. I think we are in over our heads here. We should return to the manor to get our things and maybe we can get some answers."
Ameiko follows Caine through the portal and exclaims "I totally agree Zaraleva! I never would have imagined that would happen. As much as I would like to help, I've just seen magic being used that I've only heard in stories. I think we are in over our heads here. It might be best to excuse ourselves but isn't all our stuff still at the manor?"
Ameiko responds "Riddleport is on the way to our destination and we would love to accompany you back there."
Ameiko continues her singing - inspiring courage.
"Not at all, it sounds like fun. We aren't in that big of a hurry. My only problem is what to wear, it's not like I packed for a wedding" she says with a grin.
Ameiko pulls out her samisen and begins playing/singing.
"Wow! I never expected a place this nice in Roderic's Cove. Sandru never said anything about this place."
"Whew! That was quite the ordeal. Let's find some accommodations in town and we can return you home tomorrow."
Ameiko helps the two nobles out of the room and locks the door behind her.
Ameiko begins singing hoping it will help Adrian get the two hostages over the pit.
Ameiko casts a spell on Peter, who awakens but appears sluggish.
With most of the group safely over the pit, Ameiko decides to stop singing, instead choosing to listen for trouble as Shalelu is doing.
Ameiko pulls our her samisen and begins playing
Ameiko pulls out her samisen and begins playing.
"Nice shot Shalelu! Let's tie these others up so they can't hurt anyone else." Ameiko says as she pulls rope from her backpack.
Ameiko pulls out her samisen and begins to sing inspiring competence in all who hear.
Ameiko moves up and stabs at the creature with her rapier.
The bard's quick reflexes manage to damage the creature without exposing her rapier to the damaging acid covering the creature.
It has been a while since Ameiko has last ridden a horse. Her life at Sandpoint has fallen into a routine that can be boring at times, although she did enjoy having the time to play her samisen. The rituals Koya presided over that occurred every moonday evening gave her a chance to hone her singing skills while gazing at the stars above. She began to sing a song taught to her by her mother when she was just a child. Song Lyrics on Tien:
Flower of jasmine, so fair! Flower of jasmine, so fair! Budding and blooming here and there, Pure and fragrant all do declare. Let me pick you with tender care, Sweetness for all to share. Jasmine fair, oh Jasmine fair. She pulls out her samisen and loops the horses' reigns in such a way as to continue to control the mount while she strums. She continues the song accompanied by the stringed instrument sounds. Song Lyrics on Tien: What a jasmine flower! Of all the fragrant flowers and grasses in the garden, there is none as fragrant as it. I want to pluck one and wear it, but the gardener would scold me. What a jasmine flower! When jasmine blooms. not even snow is whiter. I want to pluck one and wear it But I'm afraid those around me would mock me. What a jasmine flower!
"I don't think a few days delay will change whatever we find in Brinewall. Let's go see if we can find these missing family members."
"A rescue? Of course! Why wouldn't we help this family?"
"Tracks? What did I miss?"
Ameiko steps in and also heals Filona.
"Hang in there Filona, we'll get you out."
"I wonder if they use the rooftops to facilitate their stealthy activities. Or maybe they get paid to protect the wealthy houses from that sort of thing? Probably both." The two women return quickly and meet up with the rest of the group.
"That's exactly it! You always did understand me. I wonder what we are going to find in Brinewall. There is so much about my family's history that I need to discover." Ameiko sighs and continues to look out over the city. After a few minutes of enjoying the view she exclaims "Whoa! How long have we been gone? The others are probably worried about us. We need to get back."
As she begins to stand up, an arrow from a nearby rooftop lodges in her left arm. The bar owner cries in pain as the wound in her arm begins to bleed as she pulls the metal tip from her bicep. "...and we better hurry."
"I know you'll always protect me. You've always been my dearest friend." Ameiko looks Aiko straight in the eyes and gives her a big hug. "I'm not really sure about what comes next, but it's starting to feel like something else. Does that sound strange?"
As Aiko reaches the roof and the bandit threat leaves the area, Ameiko takes in the sights of the city looking out over the Velashu River and the Varisian Gulf to one side, the Curchain Hills to the other along with the numerous buildings and rooftops of Riddleport's more affluent section. "Quite the view isn't it? I hope whoever that was doesn't come back. It would ruin this beautiful moment." As Aiko sits down next to Ameiko, the bard leans her head to rest on her friend. "It's so nice to share this with you Aiko."
With Aiko's warning, Ameiko turns her head in time to see a dagger come flying her way.
Ducking the high flying dagger, Ameiko responds "Thanks for the heads up." As Ameiko draws her rapier, the bandit scrambles off the rooftop, jumping down to an alleyway connected to the adjacent building.
"Let's go and see what we can see." Ameiko impetuously jaunts over to the building, takes a quick look around and when no one is looking, leaps up and catches a lip protruding from the wall from the alley side of the building. She quickly climbs up the tower and when she reaches the top, she makes sure the bell clapper does not move. "C'mon, what are you waiting for?" she says with a huge grin while beckoning at Aiko.
"Sounds like fun..." Ameiko says as she scans the cityscape skyline for a rooftop that would provide a fantastic view. "What about that one?" she asks while pointing at a three story building with a spire that extends up more than Ameiko and Aiko together. "If we can climb onto that campanile we could see the whole city."
It takes you about 30 minutes to find and purchase the replacement supplies. "So, we have a little time before we need to get back. Any ideas on what we should do next Aiko?"
Ameiko pipes up "I can create magical light, but it may be a good idea to light a torch in case we get split up." She draws her rapier and after casting her spell it begins to glow radiating a soft blue light.
"Well, I want to go in, this is an adventure! Let's rescue these people."
"We have enough to restock what we've used so far." Ameiko glances back over at Sandru and adds "We'll meet up with you in about an hour or so. If you aren't back by then, we'll come looking for you." She winks at him and grabs Aiko's hand "Let's see what fun we can find here in Riddleport."
"I asked my mother that and she told me that there are two meanings. One is related to an ancient custom of giving jasmine flowers to celebrate something special and dear to the recipient. The other one talks about the fear of harvesting the flower. Its delicate nature requires care when plucking it from its vines." She pauses as her mind drifts back to her childhood recalling the special moments shared with her mother. You can tell she is experiencing a mixture of emotions, both pleasant and sad.
It has been a while since Ameiko has last ridden a horse. Her life at Sandpoint has fallen into a routine that can be boring at times, although she did enjoy having the time to play her samisen. The rituals Koya presided over that occurred every moonday evening gave her a chance to hone her singing skills while gazing at the stars above. She began to sing a song taught to her by her mother when she was just a child. Song Lyrics on Tien:
Flower of jasmine, so fair! Flower of jasmine, so fair! Budding and blooming here and there, Pure and fragrant all do declare. Let me pick you with tender care, Sweetness for all to share. Jasmine fair, oh Jasmine fair. She pulls out her samisen and loops the horses' reigns in such a way as to continue to control the mount while she strums. She continues the song accompanied by the stringed instrument sounds. Song Lyrics on Tien: What a jasmine flower! Of all the fragrant flowers and grasses in the garden, there is none as fragrant as it. I want to pluck one and wear it, but the gardener would scold me. What a jasmine flower!
What a jasmine flower!
"It's an adventure! Brinewall can wait. Let's see if we can help out this family."
"None. All these things are new to me."
Ameiko looks around following Sandru's lead.
"I don't see any more werewolves, but I don't see where the horses ran off to either."
The wand in Ameiko's hand becomes visible as she approached Caine. She says a word and a soft blue light emerges from the wand flowing through the bard's fingers as she touches Caine's shoulder. Healing energy infuses the magus and his wounds appear to be closing.
"That should help, we need to watch out for Shalelu's arrows."
Ameiko rushes from the foliage and gets behind Caine. "That looks pretty serious Caine. I'm going to heal you."
"I doubt it, but I have never personally encountered a werewolf before and have never heard anyone successfully doing so. I'm afraid we have to figure out a way to defeat these things." she says as she darts into the foliage with Aiko.
Ameiko stabs at the blue werewolf with her rapier.
She pierces the creature in the chest, but after she withdraws the foil no wound appears.
"The horses aren't rested, I doubt we could outrun them."
Ameiko begins to sing
Ameiko awakens and climbs out of the wagon to see Koya waking Finona and Gundar. "What's happening Koya?" she asks with her rapier in hand.
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