Welcome!! Also thay could have been cool Andostre, one wereshark kin who fully embraces their nature while another who uses it only in need. That could be an interesting character dynamic! Also Syardis, I love Arcanist! Such a useful and versatile task!
"The sea can provide a great deal, and Mase did want to see if we would be open to trading. So I would suggest to reach out to him and have him set up trade with his people are they are not far away." Esmarelda pointed out. "Honestly... I'd just like a tavern... A nice little place where people can gather and drink." Esmarelda said with a grin. 'And learn what secrets I can'
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Esmarelda took the opening for all she could. She used the momentum from the water to launch herself out and aimed for his heart with heartseeker.
Es has a 19, 17 with the current -2
It almost seemed on que. "We set sail at dawn's first light,
Esmarelda began as she set forth to make herself the entertainment as she had some what done when she first met her now shipmates. Her hands were filled with three bottles and she had adorned herself nicely enough to call attention from Avimar should she need to place that plan into action but not enough to make it tasteless. "Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me,
"We'll plunder and loot, and we'll never be free," She handed him his bottle with a playful wink and a suggestive glance but did not linger long enough to give him a feeling of expectations. "For the call of the ocean is our destiny." Esmarelda said, as she handed Mase his bottle, ensuring she made eye contact and seemed the most sincere though the look lasted only a moment. Then she moved swiftly to wrap an arm around Ashlei grinning
"We fear no man, and we cheat the grave," She added, pulling her own savor Rhialla. "With cannons roar and cutlass clash,
"Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me,
She released the two before bounding up and lowering her tone a bit as she sang "Through the night, 'neath the stars so grand,
Esmarelda sang as she motioned to the island around them "When the battle's done and the sun has set,
"Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me,
"So here's to the pirates, bold and true,
"Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me,
"One does not handle Avimar, you direct him." Esmarelda said with a small chuckle. "I can give it a try, just be kind and have a warm bath ready in the morning?" She asked with a smirk. "Though it is good to know where to run to if he gets to... love bitting."
"So... much to my annoyance they're sending three people who could not be more different." Esmarelda began. "All three have their own issues. I've met Avimar before... He is fun in some ways, but his tastes are not for everyone. He'll be polite, until you say no" She explained as she crossed her arms. "Keep him away from the strong drink and we should be alright. I can try to run some interference with him if you'd like, just know I won't be in top shape the following morning." She half joked. "Bloodmourn is a completely different story. Everything she does is calculated. She never does, says, or hells even things something fully until she's considered all her options. But she's wicked fast at that. Though out of all three she is the one with the most ambition of them. She wants that Hurricane throne, and thus you're either an ally or an enemy." Esmarelda explained as she places her hands on her hips. "Honestly Mase is probably my favorite. He is an aquatic half-elf and most of his actions will likely be on their behalf more than the Council's. In fact, unless I'm mistaken, there is a settlement of theirs not too far from here. Maybe we can drop a few hints that we'd be willing to open trade and be a haven for trade from the depths? It might spark his interest."
The fog in Esmarelda's mind had yet to clear, yet the first she laid her eyes upon was an enemy.
Esmarelda had a small gleam in her eye as she lined up an attack. "Did you know that the body has these really squishy areas?" Esmarelda questioned as she leaned in a bit to slide her rapier into a particularly nasty spot.
"What about getting tree feather tokens? They're fairly cheap and permanent." Esmarelda pointed out. "Might win them over?"
"You want the lady known as, Burnout, to talked to the... tree?" Esmarelda asked Rhialla with a sarcastic smirk coming over her face before chuckling a bit.
Is it sad that I wish it was closer so we could like, yell bonzi and jump onto its back?
"Huh... Yeah you're right." Esmarelda half agreed as she looked over the scene. "Whatever we choose, I'd like not to get too close." Esmarelda said as she looked to Rhialla. "For the obvious reasons."
"Cyclops, ghosts, almost dying, then actually dying, and now a genie." Esmarelda pointed out with a small smirk. "You know, we could write a book, a lot of books, about this. Just a thought... there is a market for pirate bodice rippers. Or so I've been told." She chuckled to herself.
"Then lets try and give her some air!" Esmarelda said as she threw her dagger.
Esmarelda let out a deep sigh. "Well at least my ass looks great."
I hope that everyone had a good holiday even with everything going on. It's been a... trying year that is for sure. Here is the wish that 2024 brings a fresh year with healing and hope!
Esmarelda rolled her eyes as she moved to the fallen Cyclops to look the creature. "Everything here is going to be for their size. Might be a bit harder to sell." Esmarelda warned. "Market isn't so great for it." She said but she did bring over the two bottles of cure potions. "Here Captain." "Ash, ready to get moving? You willing to follow behind me? I mean at least you'd have a nice view."
I burned all of the fireball beads in this place and I do not regret is at all! XD
I did like going into work, but then my husband got pushed to swing shift so now I get to see him during the day before he goes to work. And we get to have lunch together!
Esmarelda gasped awake, her golden eyes blinking with confusion as she looked around. She noticed Rhialla and gave a half smirk. "Think I learned to let Ash go first in these situations." She teased then winced from the pain.
Our health care became privatized when health insurance became a wide spread thing. It snowballed out of control, and spread from just making enough to get people paid and keep the lights on to making as much money as possible by squeezing it out from those who have no choice. While it does mean if you can pay for it you get great care, those who can actually pay for it are few and far between. And you're completely screwed if you don't have health insurance, which is tied to your employment! Which means layoffs, during a pandemic, devastates everything. People like to complain that the younger generations don't want to work but in all honesty, a large amount of our work force is just gone... And on top of that, those of us left behind are just left more aware how broken our system is and are done being used by it. Can't support a family on $7.25 an hour, and because it is the minimum set no one really wants to pay much more than that. So much failure, and the fixes are easy, but they mean someone loses something. And that isn't what those who make the most money want. Human are strange... some of us cannot see that just because someone else who has so little gets a little more doesn't rob us of the amount we already have.
It is times like these that makes me very upset with America. Having to get more than one job just so a family member doesn't die do to no fault of their own... I know that no where is perfect but, we could be a lot better...
"Extremely well!" Esmarelda added in as she handed Ashlei her flask filled with the good stuff. "Be honest I thought cyclopes were a tall tale. Myth from times past, the stories this will make! .... assuming we all live of course."
Hope all is well! I am finally free from taking care of other people's problems! At least at work! XD
It is good to know you're getting back on your feet! My sister is a nurse, so I'm well aware they are not paid what they're worth. Even more so after the pandemic, they where our front lines and suffered greatly both physically and mentally. Our teachers are those who forge the next generation, our hopes and dreams rest with them... What does it say about that future when we can't ensure they are able to feed their families or keep a roof over their heads?
Yeah they finally made a statement, and everyone crowded to it of course! Because it had been long awaited.
"I'd argue we should never split up but..." Esmarelda eyed Ashlei with a smirk. "I've a feeling it isn't always in our control." She teased.
Take care of you health, we'll be here! I hope everyone had a happy new year!
Esmarelda leaned on Ashlei with a wicked smile "Enough to buy out the whole brothel for sure." She answered.
"But none of you play instruments." Esmarelda said with a smirk, "Well, not the musical kind." She joked with a small laugh. "And a rescue is fine, knowing their Captian is willing to put his life and not that lives of his crew, will inspire them more than calling it a rescue."
"You're assuming he's logical." Esmarelda said with a smirk as she climbed out the window and started walking down the wall. "Trust me, out of her" Esmarelda pointed to Ash down below and then herself as she finished. "and me, you want to come to me. Because I'm not going to kill you. I prefer to talk to people in person."
"For you beautiful, anything." Esmarelda said as she winked at Rhialla. She looked to Ashlei and said "Did we learn our lesson?" with jest.
"I hate this thing, I hate this thing, I hate this thing!" Esmarelda repeated as she slashed away.
"Corrin, just because time passes does not mean it is wasted." Zeldana said, "What we could learn here might be something that helps us, helps you, in the long run. Knowledge can tip the scales when strength is not enough."
Rizzen, take care of yourself, we'll be here. Yeda enjoy yourself in these new days of spring.
"Actually they can! But I have to have both hands on the piece of clothing and it only gets that one piece. So really it is just easier to charm people out of their clothes." Esmarelda winked. "Honestly I like them more for chests, as I can see what is inside and if it is even worth stealing. Not to mention I can touch locks and see the tumblers inside along with these goggles and well, nothing is safe from me" She smirked.
"It's adorable that you walk into here an think I haven't made exits for myself." She teased Ashlei before she rolled herself off the table and stretching. "I'd figure it would be obvious by now," Esmarelda started as she moved around the table to where she had placed her items. "Your, companions? Hmm no that doesn't seem like the right word. Compatriots? Yes I like that more!" Esmarelda said with a nod. "Are missing something rather, important." She picket up her bodice and slowly began to dawn it. She laced it up before turning back to the group and tightening it so that her chest was pushed up as before. "Me" The woman stated boldly. "Stories tell of power, strength, daring and bold! ...Yet you have avoided the, more subtle, aspects of this world you have so daringly smashed your way into." Esmarelda informed them as she picked up her boots and goggles, making her way back to them. "For example and to make a point, you don't even remember seeing me when I took your purse. Then Ashlei was so distracted by my.. other assets she didn't notice hers missing either. You've no eyes in the shadows, no fingers for the more... delicate tasks." She sad down on the end of the table closest to the three as she slowly pulled her boots up over her legs. "So, now the question for you three to answer is... do you want me? Or are you content to be missing your purses?"
Well I believe know means know of. Like you couldn't send it to someone you've never seen but someone had told you of. I believe you have to picture them in your mind.
Esmarelda heard the message and grinned to herself, the X in white chalk had already been marked upon the door to the back room. She set the bottles of wine, whisky, and rum on the table in the back room along with the glasses. 'Maybe I like trouble, though if you're that worried there is always safety in numbers' With that done she placed the purse(s) upon the table as well before removing her bodice, boots, and goggles. She placed them at the farside of the table closest to the fireplace, which she fed to ensure it was still glowing when her guests arrived. She laid across the table to pour herself some rum and waited. Singing softly to herself starting over when she's finished if her guests aren't here. Conversing with a young lass
My heart is pierced by Shylen
His hair hangs in ringlets
From Crescent Harbor to Scrimshaw
My heart is pierced by Shylen
My father is a merchant
His fortune doth exceed
A fig for his riches
My heart is pierced by Shylen
Should he return in poverty
My sailor is as smiling
Many pretty blooming
My heart is pierced by Shylen
My name it is Esmarelda
Come all you pretty fairmaids
While up aloft in storm
My heart is pierced by Shylen
Uha, no. She's a rogue through an through. She knows people, coin, and fighting. Oh and traps obviously. I mean you could hire her for the traps as ruins are often trapped if fantasy has taught me anything! Infact, here is a list of what Es is good at:
She is not an intellectual person when it comes to history and the like. She's more likely to tell you those ruins will have awesome loot than where they're from! XD She isn't an explorer, she's a thief... Or well... A Pirates if you will! ... Sorry that was a bad joke I'll see myself out! XD
Hope everyone in the USA had a wonderful holiday weekend! Those not in the USA hope you had a wonderful weekend too!
We need a good ranged fight and a full time healer yes. We're heavily arcane and melee...
I agree that this Gameplay should count as the Event Phase! XD Also to answer some in game questions, I'm going to do this here. He used Dimension Door, or well she used it on him. He instructed them to remain outside of the hut as he actually was able to see the traps, well most of them. He doesn't know about the ones on the windows, but the vast amount of those around the hut is what made him use Dimension Door, the perception check was to hear the spell being cast. The two, Danalia and the figure, waited because they where ordered to remain outside of the hut, and the figure isn't all there and tripped the first ring of traps which was the alarm spell. And Danalia wasn't surprised when reinforcements came, so between the two they just need to delay you all till Saiben is done.
Yeah I'm all for killing orcs. They're just... corruption walking. He's right even Tolkien was like "Nah screw them"
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I don't know if that would be something worth bragging about. Though it would be common knowledge that Cleo died!
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