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@GM, Thanks. Didn't see the slider on my tablet. On the computer it works great. Question about an uncommon Heritage. Will you allow Duskwalker? It would give me darkvision. Then I'm choosing the Night Patron.
Tried the Wanderers Guide, but I can't get the background from the game added to the list to select. Are there instructions anywhere on how to do that?
I was thinking about a Catfolk Animal Wrangler Witch. ?? Don't have much put together yet but I should be able to get a character sheet figured out fairly quick. I have Pathbuilder 2e on my tablet. It is great for putting things together once you have them figured out.... Hadn't gotten to back story yet. Kind of figured a local that grew up with the circus?
Understand fully. Real life is always more important than a game, even a really interesting one like this. If you do come back, I will probably be here ready and waiting.
Understood. I'll be here when you return.
Rissi follows Talib, hoping to avoid a mass melee considering how things were escalating. She keeps a watch on the witch, hoping to see her slip and tumble in the grease....
Rissi watches the strange goblin, noting the impossible things that it is doing. Recognizing the strange for what she is certain it is she calls to Talienda, "Stay behind Sekla. That goblin is using magic! Maybe a witch!" She winds up again as if she were going to throw her last tomato, but mutters some strange words and reaches a finger into her belt pouch before pointing at the goblin, then stepping back as her own spell takes place.
Rissi hears Talib's question but just shrugs. "I think she was mainly interested in me. She made an offer, possibly for employment. ??" She focuses on the goblin climbing the wall. What did that demented creature plan?
If it is near to us:
Rissi watches and listens to Nelly as she has her say before turning to walk away.
Once she is fairly certain that the lady has moved on Rissi carefully sets the remaining tomatoes on the floor, under a seat so they won't get stepped on. She glances at the arena as the announcer explains the next "competition". "Now that's just disgusting. And all of those poor creatures will be hurt once the acid starts splashing around!"
Realizing that the lady wasn't going to be ignored Rissi glances up at her and smiles, still holding a very soft tomato in each hand.... "Apologies M'Lady. My Lady pays me quite handsomely for the pitiful services that I provide. Distractions and attention as she desires, and my full loyalty. My aim is usually pretty good, with tomatoes, or other weapons as needed." Hearing Talienda's words she adds, "Looks like I don't need these now. Perhaps you'd like to try your aim? The next.... show, sounds interesting." She switches both tomatoes to her off hand and holds them out, ready to act if the woman tries to grab her.
Seeing the carnage below Rissi quickly steps in front of Talienda, waving the other two tomatoes. "See Lady! I hit the second throw right in the face. And I've got two more so I can throw for you again. Want that I throw these in this fight still? Or wait for the next target?" She does her best to make her voice whiny and pitiful to cover for any upset that Talienda might be showing for the carnage below....
Rissi glances at the rotten tomatoes, sure that the skin might burst and splash the muck on herself she steps away from the others. "I'll do my best Lady! That little creature doesn't look like too hard of a target...." Taking what she feels is the firmest of the lot she tosses....
....and misses terribly. Maybe she was trying to miss? "Oh Lady! I swear that man shifted right in front of my view! Give me another chance, I'll do better!" She takes one of the softer ones....
....and splats the hapless goblin! "Oh thank the powers that be! I hope that tomatoe didn't hurt the little guy.... I mean, Lady! See!?! I said I'd hit the filthy creature! That one was much better. Which one should I splat with these last two? This one is especially soft and should make quite a mess!"
Noticing the gnome approaching Rissi moves in front of Talienda. Hearing the 'sales pitch' she turns, "Oh Lady! Perhaps you could spare a coin? Just a little one, for a couple tomatoes? If I hit with a couple of them it would look almost like blood! And if I do good enough, maybe you'd spare me from a match? Those gobbers don't look all that small for one such as me! Please, let me throw some tomatoes for you lady...." "Sir gnome, how much for a few small tomatoes?"
Great news! Watching for the next post!
Before they settle into their seats, Rissi quietly gets Talib's attention. "Those guards, I'm not sure why but they exchanged a glance as we passed. Seemed focused on you though, either recognition... or maybe they were just amused at you doing 'baby-sitting duty'. Thought you would want to know." Then she sits, scanning the room for any dangers while pretending to be intimidated by and attentive to Talienda.
Agree. Take care of yourself and come back when you're ready. We'll be here.
Seeing the glance between the two men, Rissi consideres their expressions. Some sort of plot? Or condescension for Talib being on "baby-sitting" duty.... ?? Picking up on Talienda's "rant" Rissi moves around The Lady, trying to "show" the better side of the run down building. She tries, likely unsuccessfully, to point out how the seating would have looked much better when it was new.... But that now the fabric is "broken in" and more comfortable! When Talienda mentions having her "miserable minstrel fight", she effects pure terror. "My lady! Please don't ask that! I'm a musician! What if one of those nasty creatures hurt my delicate fingers!?! Please!"
With Talib's help Rissi quickly gets her feet under her. She pretends to be angry at the man, but takes a "proper" subservient posture to the side of Talienda and follows.
So maybe putting a Grease spell in the middle of the ring? :)
Rissi cringes and rubs her finger tips, "Of course m'Lady. An Please don't report my ineptitude to your Momma! You're here to be entertained, and I to learn. I'll try to stay out of your way...." She promptly turns and trips to 'face plant' almost directly in front of Talienda. But then rolls out of the way before she can cause Talienda to actually trip over her.
Rissi chuckles at the results of Talienda's disguise attempt. She tries to help, but can't seem to get the padding right any more than Talienda could. "Maybe we're making it too thick? If you can't move you'll look like zombie stumping around there!" She backs off and reconsiders the thing. "Forget the 'fat suit'. Do you have some old clothing that would look nice, but that you wouldn't wear because they are way out of style?"
Once Talienda dons her mask, Rissi speaks a word of magic to summon a pair of maracas, which she immediately uses incorrectly to bang on things to make noise. "M'Lady Black Rose needs a clear view of the contests. Clear the way for the Lady" She then promptly gets in Talienda's way so 'the Lady' can knock the things out of her hands.... "So sorry m'Lady. An I'm so clumsy.... So sorry!"
Rissi chuckles at Sekla's suggestion, wondering if Talienda could truly play the part of anyone 'crude'. "I can add to the distraction, deliberately singing off key and banging a tambor for emphasis at the wrong times.... And Lady, feel free to knock the instrument out of my hands and stomp on it. I'll be casting magic to summon it so when it is destroyed it won't matter. A shrill word or two and I'll stop, for a few moments at least!" "I'll need to dirty up my cloths and make a few cosmetic changes as well. But most people think all ratfolk look alike anyway!"
Rissi giggles as Talib suggests a disguise, and Talienda disagrees slightly. "But Talib is right lady. We could easily make your appearance to match a serving girl or beggar. But we don't have the time to truly transform your walk, or your stance to that of a beggar. Besides, a beggar wouldn't be with us and you're already a lady." "Better to just keep your disguise simple, and you can do most of it yourself. Use your magic to change your hair, blond or maybe a reddish color. And smooth out the curls! Maybe add a few stray grey hairs, and pad your clothing a bit to make you look slightly overweight. So, just everything that you normally would never do! Do you have any gaudy jewelry? Low value but pretentious looking?" She grins widely at the last question, perhaps remembering something....
Coming in on the tail end of the discussion Rissi glances at Talienda and Talib. "We've both been working, trying to find ways to be more useful if we have encounters like in the courthouse again. Hopefully not exactly like that of course...."
Good to hear! On the road to recovery then!
With acknowledgement from Talienda Rissi runs after Alina, calling to the lady once she is within reasonable range.
Seeing Talienda's distress, Rissi moves up close and quietly asks, "Perhaps I should go to the market with Alina? Neither of us seems to be a direct target, but I think it would be better if she doesn't go alone. And I can help her carry some.... ??"
Rissi looks on while Talib examines the container. "I have no training in alchemy. Strange that you mention thoughts on it being 'alive'? Perhaps the person watching was a shapeshifter of some sort? And that was something he lost?"
Glad that the danger appears to be gone Rissi moves over by Sekla. Hearing her muttered concern she shakes her head. "Distraction to get away after being noticed I would assume. And you were chosen because you look to be the most dangerous. Of the four of us the rogue was most concerned about getting away from you. I'd say that shows a bit of respect for you, as it should be...." Rissi responds to Talienda's "mock glower" with a grin, "Well, while I didn't want to cause concern I did want to be sure Alina was safe. Especially since we all seemed to be!"
Rissi moves up beside Talib, watching and listening. When he offers some instruction to the guards she smiles and nods. "Excellent idea. We can verify that there are no deadly traps within if a couple of guards could watch the area and be sure the stranger doesn't return."
"Alina, Thank goodness you aren't hurt, and you brought the watch. Very good. Talib is here. We were going to enter the house and search to determine if the intruder had left anything dangerous...."
Glad to see Talib Rissi nods. "I didn't see anything but you are right. We should verify that no trap was placed after we left the property. And now, while we are all fresh and alert. Sekla should stay by Talienda, to the rear of us, and we can inspect the home for magical or mundane dangers." "And once the watch arrives we can explain... Unless... Maybe we should go after Alina! She could be targeted to hurt Talienda!"
Wow! My family has been lucky so far. No known exposures. I'll gladly add you and your family to prayers! Hope all turns out well!
Once the danger is pointed out Rissi stays low and watches as Sekla is affected by, something? With her very strange reaction Rissi knows there must be something magical affecting the guardian, but doesn't recognize it. She glances out the window just before leaving, and scans the area as the group leaves the house, looking again for the attacker.
Wow! That was a lot of fast posting!
Rissi waits politely as Sekla is speaking. She is a bit surprised when Sekla's voice indicates.... anger? in reply to singing, but decides it is not for her to address. She sets her empty cup down and casually speaks while the paperwork is reviewed. "Sekla, I would ask that you call me Rissi rather than Lady Than. However, your formal address does identify an error in my address of you. I have been informal, addressing you by the name 'Sekla'. If that was an error I apologize and would ask for the correct name to use." "Your contract, of course, is for Talienda, or Lady Blackhorn. She is the one in danger and needing your protection. I will also endeavor to protect her, and stay out of your way. I'm not part of the contract and, as my family is very well versed in such things, I understand that fully. Facing Talienda Rissi smiles, "Talienda, If you would like a song, I do sing, and play a tambourine sometimes, and even dance on occasion. Would you like some quiet music while you review the contract?"
Having assisted Alina in starting the tea, and given Talienda a little time to speak privately with Sekla, Rissi returns close to the end of Sekla's statement. "Hello again Sekla. Very impressive! I've heard of gladiators before, and the contests in the Irorium, and that you have endured such.... Well, I admit that I can't hardly imagine it. And to turn the skills that you learned that way into honorable work. Well, I can't possibly think of a reason the Talienda would not accept you. You certainly would be a better protector than I could be." "And for full discloser of who would be around, I am Rissi Than, a Bard from Omash, located in the north desert of Qadira. My family is merchants, traders and tinkers, and a few diplomats spread across most of the inner sea area. I came to Absalom to research what had happened to my Grandfather Rikkan Than. He was posted here to handle trade contracts and hadn't communicated to the family for a while. I haven't found a body, but since I was magiked into the courthouse with the other substitute jurors, and apparently Rikkan was one of the original jurors.... That's pretty good indication that Rikkan is dead and the family will have to replace him." "I have some small skill with my blade, and some skill with magic similar to what the lady Talienda has. My magic can also make my friends combat skills a little better, a little more accurate and hitting a bit harder." Having had her say Rissi adds some sugar to her tea, picks up her cup and takes a sip, then leans back in her chair to relax.
Rissi reaches out and takes the contract paperwork. She glances at it for just a moment before turning to hand it to Talienda, then faces back to Sekla. "Seems Talib is still thinking about Talienda's safety. Good man! I'm not a complete novice with my blade, but I wouldn't want to try and find a chink in your armor with it!" "But of course let's move inside, out of clear view of possible dangers. Talienda can explain things." Rissi turns and moves back toward the entry, waiting only for Talienda to move in. She still keeps herself between the young lady and the warrior.
"The hobgoblin extends the contract to the ratkin." Sorry, I read the post too fast and skipped that line. Ignore my post please....
Rissi shifts her rapier back to her weapon hand and stares up at the much larger warrior. "Your story sounds believable, but I'm afraid we'll need to see some proof of your commission. The young lady has dangerous enemies and you could have been hired by them. I won't let an assassin into her home!" Rissi lifts the tip of the blade toward the armored woman, and hopes that this doesn't turn into a fight..... and that the fear that she feels isn't obvious on her ratlike face! "If you haven't any proof, leave and only return when you do. Thank you!"
Seeing the rather large figure in heavy, obviously well maintained armor standing outside the door, Rissi hesitates just a moment. She has no experience dealing with goblinoid, but shrugs figuring 'this as Absalom'.... Stepping between Talienda and the new person, she moves her small rapier to her off hand and looks up, and up.... then extending a hand. "Talienda Blackhorn is the lady behind me. You have a message for her?"
Rissi pays attention to the girl's words as well as her body language. Both get her alert quickly. She runs quickly to where her gear was stowed and digs out her rapier, just in case. "Abadaran? You mean Talib? He's an honorable man, but stay behind me Talienda. This might be a ruse to get close enough to attack you!"
Yep! Was just posting about that.... I think buying thieve's tools might tip Talienda off to Rissi's thinking. Tal is actually going for AT? Hope that works out! I've never had a game last long enough to reach it! Not for Rissi though. I wanted the one level of Rogue 'cause I felt it fit her character. She'll focus back on Bard after.
Rissi nods at the idea of some artwork outside of the house, thinking of how much Talienda had changed. "Yes. Maybe a couple of pieces. But unless you're thinking small sculptures you'll have to pay to have them hauled here for display!" She glances outside for a moment, obviously thinking about something, "While we're out there's a couple of things I'll need to look for, adventurer type supplies that I'd like to have if we get into trouble again, or if we possibly go looking for it. And, you know, I've heard a lot of stories about this city and the lands around it. Some of it is just the thing that bards look for, the stuff of legend and such. At the very least I'd like to see the Ascendant Court and the pit of the Star Stone."
Rissi grins at Talienda, glad to see her mood lifted. While she doesn't have the same facial expression capability as the human, she hopes her grin is understood the same. "Flowers? I like the smells of fresh flowers. Well, most of them anyway. There are some rather wierd flowers that.... stink? might be the right word. But how about some artwork as well? Maybe we could take a couple of hours to find a market for local, young artists? I've always thought that young artists try harder and need the support of a few coins for their efforts." She looks around the room and points to a couple of places, "Just need to get the sizes right so you don't purchase something too small, or too large. Maybe a small painting over there, and a larger one here?"
Hi guys! Looking forward to the next chapter!!!
Rissi is glad to see, and hear, her friend chuckle even if only for a moment. When she returns to her serious attitude though the little ratfolk girl seriously listens and thinks about her words before replying. "I understand and agree with your temptation, and your thoughts show that you are taking serious consideration with your life. You are a beautiful girl, even if your whiskers are too short and your legs too long for my kind. And you have shown the aptitude to become a great sorceress in time. I don't really know what choices you had before, but the work you've done so far has displayed a resolve that doesn't match with giving up and walking away. You faced the problems and stood with friends against evil that we faced and escaped. A wrongly convicted spirit has been freed and the guilty are now facing the consequences, and we all worked together to that end. Think back to what we faced, and your part in it. Neither of us is powerful in a toe-to-toe scrap. But we were able to help out, each with our unique abilities. There's more that needs to be done, and without your help we might not be able to face our next challenge." "Take that blank canvas, and start coloring it in with broad, bold strokes! Define the new Talienda Blackhorn not by what you can't do, but rather by what you will do, and not by your family or history, but by who you are now! The portrait that you will create will only be a masterpiece if you accept any failures that you might make and work to fix them as you can."
Understood. Thank you!
Level up thoughts. I PM'd the GM and we agree to ask y'all.... I had thought to just do 3rd level as Bard. However, thinking about Rissi's character I think she would want some way to be more helpful in the combats, and was thinking of taking one level as a rogue, unchained. ?? That'd give me the same skill points (actually one more) but rather than the slight bump of magical ability it would give me finesse attack and precision/sneak attack. I'd continue with Bard next level though as that is really her focus. What do you two think? |