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Yeah, Volt, I hope my post didn’t sound grumbly. I certainly didn’t mean it that way. I like your idea!
”This man is correct. I have several people waiting for my presence inside. I simply cannot be expected to be ….searched, then have to go to the back of the line and miss my appointments. No, this will never do. It’s not your fault, that they didn’t assign enough people to this task creating such long lines or course, but perhaps you could inspect some others, that clearly don’t belong…”
Uraisa nods and allows the Lady to depart.
That’s a big move, GM! Don’t add to your stress on our behalf. We will be here when you are settled in.
”What a creative little invention,” Uraisa exclaims as she pins the brooch in its appropriate spot. ”I believe I’m prepared for the mission, milady. Any idea about how long this event should last?”
Yep, everyone needs to get a post in asap. It is just about go time!
Lady Ellsworth puts on her fineries and shows up early for the meeting. Nothing was more important than her goals, after all. She curtsies at Lady Martella as she enters the room. ”So nice to see you again, Lady Martella. I’d better grab a bite before the meeting. Who knows how long it will take for all of our plans to take place,” she says as she daintily slices off a piece of bread, a slice of cheese, and some of the famed fig jam. ”How have you been? We’ve done some research about our missions….” As she takes her seat, she looks more closely at the buzzing cricket.
Yeah, sneaking in early the day of to the kitchen is probably the best option for the wine mission.
Uraisa moves back to the group and nods at them that it was time to leave. ”Everyone, this is Captain Caporetto, a friend of the family from literally forever ago. He has graciously agreed to accompany us on a quick tour of the Arcade. Let’s be quick about it, as I’m sure the Captain has many important duties he will need to get back to sooner rather than later,” she smiles as she nods at the Captain.
Uraisa laughs at the Captain’s words. ”To tell you the truth, this is not in fact one of my normal gathering places! My friends and I were actually hoping to run into someone of your importance however. I attempted to take them into the Arcade earlier today to show them and educate them about the artifacts contained therein. The guards would not budge on letting us inside without the permission of someone higher up in rank than themselves. I suppose there may have been some sort of trouble in the past for them. But you know me, Captain Caporetto, and I would hope to ask you for just a small favor of granting us access for even a slight few minutes. I’d certainly tell my father of your helpfulness!”
I see your gameplay post and will get a post up tomorrow, GM. I’m pooped tonight, so I’m going to crash out early!
Hope things went ok, Aria, and you have no long lasting trouble!
Uraisa snaps her fingers at recognizing the relative of her friend. She gets up and moves across the room. ”Captain Caporetto, I believe? I’m Lady Uraisa Ellsworth. I was in school with your older brother, Rodolpho. Pleasure to see you here,” she says as she introduces herself.
Uraisa takes a deep breath and begins scanning the crowd, hoping her upbringing will teach her how to recognize a more seasoned officer’s uniform. ”Alright, I’m hoping I can recognize the Captain or at least some higher ranking officer,” she says as she looks around.
Uraisa uncomfortably looked around the bar as she and the group made their way to a table. She tried to not focus on the dust and wet spots on the table left by the prior customers, as she put her hands in her lap. ”So, what are we hoping to achieve in this uh, establishment, Peris?”
It was all Uraisa could do to temper for rage down as being called a “commoner.” She turned three shades of purple, but she didn’t say a word, sharply turning on her heels and walking away. Once she was out of earshot of the guards, she hissed to the others, ”Cant believe he called us commoners. I’d like to show him exactly how common I am and punch him in the face,” losing her temper for the first time in front of the group. After venting she was a bit more composed. ”Ah it appears that our tour is going to be postponed for a bit,” she grins sheepishly.
”Wow, Aria, Lady Morilla herself? She tends to spend the majority of her time in Absalom. Rumor has it she leads a secret society called the Sovreign Court. She’s an ally of the Princess and believes in enlightened monarchy. She doesn’t always dress the part, but she just exudes grace. She puts up with some of the aristocracy, even if she doesn’t agree with them looking down their noses at others.”
Diplomacy
Uraisa does show the others the Arcade, if there are any who wished to accompany her. She’s happy to point out what she knows about any of the artifacts contained therein.
”I don’t suppose Baron Okkera has visited recently, doing any shopping? He and the family always love to look nice,” Uraisa asks the assistant assigned to help her in the store. ”And myself, I’m looking for something in an elegant green number,” she offered to the shopper as she looked through the rolls of fabric.
”I could certainly be talked into a shopping excursion. If we are to succeed at our given tasks, knowing more about each other, and our respective strengths would be very helpful. Peris and Vylora have been forthcoming. How about the rest of you?”
”I’d be most pleased to escort any of you around the Arcade. Better to be over prepared than not, of course. Anything we could glean there to assist in our tasks would be welcome.” At hearing the others begin to reveal more about themselves, Uraisa joined in. ”Ive told you my basic history already, but I do have a touch of training and capability in the arcane arts. Nothing too exciting, but a charm magick here and a slight hex there. If it works, I can win friends and influence people a little more easily.”
”Peris, I have some rudimentary knowledge of the Duke. Duke Leonard Centimus of the Tandak Prefecture. Quite an interesting fellow. He has some elven blood mixed into his Taldan heritage. Had a terrible accident which took the use of his legs away, but the eccentric Duke tinkered himself a motorized wheelcart to allow some mobility. He’s a little awkward around people, but he loves focusing that wheelchair and the creation process.” ”Aria, I’m surprised you haven’t heard talk of the Arcade of Triumphs. Hats the entryway into the Senate. It is adorned with basically every famous Taldan item of interest, whether artifact or historical significance. It’s said to be magnificent.”
”Yes, well, Vylora, as I mentioned earlier I’m Uraisa, of the Ridonport Ellsworth family. My father is a current Senator. Pleasure to make your acquaintance ,” she repeats. ”I’d be happy to assist all of you in the Lady’s requests so that our common goals can be met. There’s always a chance that some of us might be better equipped to assist another’s task.”
”What sort of tasks have the rest of you been assigned? Apparently, I am to curry favor with an influential Baron. Nicklaus Okkera, is his name. I don’t suppose any of you have made his acquaintance prior, have you? That would probably be too unlikely to exist in the realm of possibility,” she trails off, as she looks around expectantly at the others.
”I do not have further questions at this point,” Uraisa says, waiting on the missions.
Have we lost Volt? He’s not made an appearance in game yet… Edit: I sent him a PM.
Just realised everyone's either a half-elf or a human. This has to be the most "normal" party I've been a part of. I figured as snobby as Taldan nobility could be, that just about everyone would play a human!
Society check for Marcella Uraisa’s sharp eyes and knowledge of nobles didn’t notice anything out of the way about the Lady. She was very impressed by the entrance, though. ”It is simply wonderful to see you again, Milady. I had hoped to have the opportunity to make an appearance at the Gala. It is beyond time for the Senators to get themselves acquainted to seeing powerful females in their hall,” she sniffed, as she made it clear that she was in on the plan. ”As that one, Aria I believe, asked, will there be opportunity to have our wardrobe cleaned and pressed before the event? I will not be seen appearing as a common ne’er do well, of course.”
Uraisa tried to keep from revealing her shock at seeing a blue skinned elf receiving the same invitation that she herself had received. Whatever the lady has planned is strange indeed, she thinks to herself. Out of habit, she looked around for a servant to pour her a glass of wine, but seeing no one, she picked up the carafe rather clumsily and poured herself a healthy portion of the wine before taking her seat again. ”So, is this everyone’s first occasion to visit on the Grand Day of Exaltation? It is my first time to witness the celebration…”
The impressive looking human female glides briskly into the room. She was wearing noble’s finery and jewelry, looking like she belonged in the Senate herself, with a few years more seasoning. If things changed in Taldor, that is. She looked around for someone to pull a chair back for her to be seated, but seeing no one coming to assist, does the task on her own. ”I’m Uraisa, of the Ridonport Ellsworth family. My father is a current Senator. I’ve also come to know Lady Martella and am here at her request. Pleasure to meet you,” she politely nods to the others congregated. She didn’t carry any weapons with her, quite sure the Lady wouldn’t have called them into any dangerous situation. Uraisa did carry her spell book however, not trusting it out of her sight, no matter how short a meeting happened.
Posting here this morning. Gameplay post will be this evening.
Everything okay, GM?
I think I’m ready for review as well although I might pick up another item or two.Wanting to be sure you saw that I was ready for inspection, GM. Thanks, GM! Chose Religion skill, General feat Group Impression, and added Spell blending as Thesis.
I think I’m ready for review as well although I might pick up another item or two. Wanting to be sure you saw that I was ready for inspection, GM.
I think I’m ready for review as well although I might pick up another item or two.
This is the alias Gerald is reusing for his wizard. I’ll be tinkering with it all day tomorrow and hopefully have the back story done by then as well. Thanks!
Same here. I’m going to check out. Happy gaming, everyone!
The cleric will use two of the Heal scrolls, saving her spell for the next emergency.
Uraisa moves forward and casts Cure Serious Wounds on Grymm. CSW
Uraisa boldly strides ahead, trusting her team, and then uses her Invisibility Purge spell, hopefully stripping away the giant’s magical protections.
Uraisa was capable of casting invisibility purge, but she’d have to get too close to the giant for her liking. ”Boys, if you two follow Edlein’s directions and head toward the giant, I’ll follow behind and try to dispel his invisibility.”
The cleric moves to the cavalier and casts Heal, removing all evidence that he’d been injured at all.
Uraisa moves forward 30’, continuing to inspire her fellows. She also asks for her deity’s blessings, hoping to grant her allies further aid and her enemies hindrance.
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