Venkar Trevain's page

I apologize I will have to withdraw from this game. The demands on my time in life have suddenly changed significantly and I have to be cut back in somethings. I hope you all the best have fun.

Venkar begins writing his notes on the journey so far in a journal, as well as drafting the beginning of a map in anticipation for the eventual exploration. While wondering if the caravan will reach the stolen lands before the sea does.

Venkar attempts to engage Vors in a conversation to get a better stock of the man. "So what would you do with a barony of your own?"

To Casimir on the road "Well that's often the way it might seem at first but we listen to the loud folk for a reason, We let them lead first for similar reasons. If the loud folk fail then leadership falls to those who have proven themselves in times of crisis. Also letting the loud folk run up to the front is a good way to keep enemy attention off of people like you and me."

Venkar chats around the fort for an hour or so before wandering off outside, unless called he will bunk down with the loggers and tell tall tales.
Inside the fort Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Outside the fort with the loggers Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Perform Oratory, the Tale of Olaf Axebeard(untrained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
"So there he was his beard tangled up in his axe, evil treants all around and Olaf the ever unlucky slipped on a spot of mud, tumbling end over end down the entire hill. When he came to all the treants had died from his flailing axe!"

Venkar takes his spear and canteen over the ridge to fill up his canteen before setting his bedroll on the ridge to keep an eye out.

In the original converation with Felix
Venkar Nods "I grew in a small village between Medvyed and Orloskvy lands, although I'm not sure in which territory it was officially. I am... was the eldest sibling in a large family. My blood awoke when I was barely into manhood. My village is gone now, well I guess the buildings are there but the people are gone. Raid by gnolls, it's there I found out about blackpowder and guns. I hope to improve these weapons and make them affordable and reliable enough to field to even the common folk so that what happened to my village won't happen again."

Venkar attempts to keep up with the caravan as without a horse he has to keep up a light jog most times. This does little to foul his mood though as he is bright and friendly, and often engages in small conversation with anyone he happens to be walking next to.

I think I can manage keeping up as long as people can play along. If nothing else it wouldn't be out of character for me to become distracted and focus on some new idea or inspiration, or even for him to wander off and clear his head.

Calistril 25 Morning
Venkar is both excited and looking forward to the expedtion. As preparations abound he stops to speak with the mayor and the swordlord once more.

I just now caught up. This is looking great so far.

I will try to catch up I have a rough schedule on weekends so I think I might fall behind. If I get overwhelmed I may have to backout. I don't want to leave anyone in the lurch I'm just not sure if I can handle playing keep up every weekend.

Nobility: untrained: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Quietly"Mmmm A fine Corentyn white I believe, quite fine."
Lucky me, they bring out the only wine I've ever tasted at least I don't look like a complete bumpkin.

My statement would have been after Viktors speech but before the wine.

Venkar looks around for a moment before clearing his throat. "In the short time I've been here one man has moved smoothly between the great variety of personalities here. He has mediated arguments as they arose and ensured we all gained focus here. I would like to pledge my open support to Viktor Stoyvet as the leader of this expedition!"

Venkar is not truly looking to lead so much as ensure that whoever does earns it, His goals are more towards the economic and industrial than the political.

Venkar smiles "Haha! Sounds good to me Marick."

"I appreciate your sentiment sir Casimir. I look forward to when we can get to exploring the land."[b] He nods at Casimir and smiles as if nothing was ever wrong. [b]"Sir Marick I would greatly appreciate your aid in the black powder end of things, especially as I hope to refine or alter the recipe to remove the unfortunate cloud of smoke that it always produces and, perhaps lessen the strain upon the barrel per shot." Venkar hands Marick a small sheaf of notes on the subject. His eyes gleaming excitedly.
I never would have imagined such interest in my weapons or such popularity, perhaps my passions are not as persecuted as I thought.
Venkar stands very formally when addressed by Jemandi Aldori careful to show the utmost respect. "My lady it would be an honor and a privilege, I will admit there are some flaws, However I imagine when we first started forging swords instead of stone spears they had similar issues. I will be sure to demonstrate their abilities when I am able."
A swordlord is interested in my weapons! What honor, what opportunity!

"They were from distant Alkenstar. I hear they often steal guns around there. I have no clue how they made it this far north though."

Venkar's face becomes abruptly grim "I began studying it after a raid of gnolls attacked my village with them, ever since then I've aimed to understand and improve these weapons ever since. If my people had, had these weapons as the gnolls had perhaps I'd still have a family."

Venkar stares at Casimir as one would with a very slow child "I highly doubt a few thunderstones would have made a difference when dragons were involved, I know that it was a massacre for the swordlords and Rostland but it was still brave and honorable to resist oppression when it arose. Rostland suffered greatly that day. Stubborn or no we stood against a tyrant while House Orlovsky hid from that fight like you alwa- He grows increasingly upset through his speech before cutting himself off. "I apologise... Sir, you cannot be held responsible for the actions of those 200 years past. I may have taken your jest wrong."

Venkar lifts the scraps of several guns out of his pack. "I wish that I could say I do, but as amazing as these weapons are they do not fare well against a trollhounds stomach." He blushes at Ioseph's second comment but bites his tongue on further comment.

Oops sorry Thanks.

"Indeed, my lord although you will note I added in a set of chamagne artillery. I believe that if the Swordlords had, had access to blackpowder and even the most primitive of cannons the Dragons of Choral would not have stood a chance!" He notes several positions where guns or cannon would have shifted the battle. "I look forward to the opportunity to prove the effectiveness of black powder in the Stolen Lands.

Venkar coughs down a biscuit before raising a glass To Abadar may his vault hold our fortunes

Venkar begins piling his plate as patiently as he can manage while listening to the general murmur of conversation. He didn't care much for the Orlovsky's or any of the noble houses. Mainly because he blaimed their lack of protection the reason he had lost his village. Still he was a practical sort and knew it was unlikely any of these nobles were directly responsible for that tragedy.
He began wondering how this expedition would unfold and whether his goals would survive this 'noble struggle'.

Venkar looks around impatiently These swordlords sure do like making people wait, I wonder if they put out some food for us guests His stomach growls.

As Venkar begins to jot down the measurements a young man walks up to him, clearly keeping his distance to the machine. "Your kind of fancy?" he asks nodding towards the machine?

Venkar startles for a moment and then smiles. Oh yes absolutely! I find all manner of construct, clockwork and, technology fascinating! I consider myself a student of Numerian and Alkenstar technology mostly. Notice the drive shaft and gear mechanism clearly a summoned construct. However the design is inspiring nonetheless. I must admit out of these noble folks Casimir seems the most interesting but I don't know much about nobles. He blinks for a minute and takes a breath as if he forgot to do so. He then thrusts out a hand covered in black grease and bandages. Apologies, I'm Venkar, who are you?

Venkar steps outside and begins taking measurements of the construct, while being careful not to touch it.

Venkar has begun staring at the construct outside through a window.
"Fascinating."
As he begins to take notes at a frantic pace.

Venkar leans over to the Elf with an Eagle. "It took a warlord with dragons to bring preace to this country and even that didn't last very long from an elven point of view, what makes you think that will change now?"

I just want to build a military-industrial complex to rival Alkenstar and Numeria combined. Is that to much to ask?

Wow look at that Orlovsky land rush to the south.

I would most prefer Magister or Treasurer myself if I am deemed undesirable as a Ruler.

I was considering taking a level of gunslinger and then going back to sorcerer. Thanks for the suggestions though I will consider them.

I would not be averse to such an arrangement Casimir, provided I recieve no further support in leadership. I do not intend to solely govern any body and would rather only step in as needed to settle disputes.

If any of you fellows are looking to sign up under me I can assure you fair wages and opportunities for advancement.

Sir Vors I think a gentleman like yourself would make a wonderful shi-ah... Companion! Yes and I think that my talents will become increasingly valuable to you. What do you think?

I have been wandering for about two years, that's a lot of time to run into folks.

Casimir I was wondering if you would mind terribly a collaboration, your knowledge and skills in engineering would fascinate Venkar.

Basic Crunch is up. I had a background that the intetnet ate, I will attempt to retype it soon