Island Empire Part 2, Mermaid's Rest
Scotley
Hero
The Fortune Teller
Hrulda takes the cards back from you and passes them from hand to hand three times while chanting with her grating elderly voice in an unintelligeble language that makes the hairs stand on the back of your neck. She places them on the table before Rook again, taps the table three times, then takes up a tiny silver bell and rings it twice. With no perceptable movement on her part the bell rings a third time softly. "Good, the spirits are ready. We will turn three cards, one for that which you seek, one for you, and one to answer your question. Please cut the cards and I will turn the card representing that which you seek." Radoon makes the cut of the cards and Hrulda waves her hand over both piles, she seems to be trying to decide whether to turn a card from the pile remaining or the pile you moved. After a moment you hear her make a raspy intake of breath; the pile of cards you moved quivers slightly and slides into a loose heap rather than a neat stack. The card at the bottom of the stack begins to just perceptably slide out of the heap. When it is mostly exposed from the pile and there is no question that this is the card that somehow 'wants' to be turned over, Hrulda reaches for it. Then she hesitates looking Radoon squarely in the eye and he notes that her eyes are somewhat filmed over with cataracts, she must be nearly blind. "You are a man of years, I'm sure you know that this is a serious thing we do. So often the cards reveal things that my customers would rather not know. Are you sure that you want to go through with this? The spirits are quite agitated. I have not felt them move so strongly in many years. You are caught up in momentus events. A new verse of the song begins or perhaps one is ending. Only Gaia knows, but the turn of this card may change your life in a dramatic way. Are you sure you want to go on?"
Hrulda takes the cards back from you and passes them from hand to hand three times while chanting with her grating elderly voice in an unintelligeble language that makes the hairs stand on the back of your neck. She places them on the table before Rook again, taps the table three times, then takes up a tiny silver bell and rings it twice. With no perceptable movement on her part the bell rings a third time softly. "Good, the spirits are ready. We will turn three cards, one for that which you seek, one for you, and one to answer your question. Please cut the cards and I will turn the card representing that which you seek." Radoon makes the cut of the cards and Hrulda waves her hand over both piles, she seems to be trying to decide whether to turn a card from the pile remaining or the pile you moved. After a moment you hear her make a raspy intake of breath; the pile of cards you moved quivers slightly and slides into a loose heap rather than a neat stack. The card at the bottom of the stack begins to just perceptably slide out of the heap. When it is mostly exposed from the pile and there is no question that this is the card that somehow 'wants' to be turned over, Hrulda reaches for it. Then she hesitates looking Radoon squarely in the eye and he notes that her eyes are somewhat filmed over with cataracts, she must be nearly blind. "You are a man of years, I'm sure you know that this is a serious thing we do. So often the cards reveal things that my customers would rather not know. Are you sure that you want to go through with this? The spirits are quite agitated. I have not felt them move so strongly in many years. You are caught up in momentus events. A new verse of the song begins or perhaps one is ending. Only Gaia knows, but the turn of this card may change your life in a dramatic way. Are you sure you want to go on?"
mleibrock
First Post
Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower
"Yes, I am a man of some years and normally I am quite content to allow time to pass without interfering with it but the reason that we come to you has considerable importance to myself and others. Time is of great importance in this issue and that is why we have come to you, Hrulda...we need a jumpstart. So in this case, yes, we must agitate the spirts further for we need their help."
"Yes, I am a man of some years and normally I am quite content to allow time to pass without interfering with it but the reason that we come to you has considerable importance to myself and others. Time is of great importance in this issue and that is why we have come to you, Hrulda...we need a jumpstart. So in this case, yes, we must agitate the spirts further for we need their help."
Scotley
Hero
The Fortune Teller
The old woman sighs and nods, perhaps knowing what the answer was before she asked, but hopeing against hope to avoid it. She snatches up the card as if it were painful to touch and filps in on the the table before you. The card contains a small picture, a young man hanging from a tree by his ankles, coins fall from his pockets and yet he smiles. "The hanged man," she says disgust evident in her voice. "As I suspected, a fool's errand. The person you seek, for I am sure now it is a person, has been foolish. He has, through lack of foresight gotten into trouble and even now may not realize just how much trouble. However, he is not represented by a lessor fool's card such as the trey of coins or the five of swords, so despite his foolishness the man is important in some context for he is represented by a major arcana." She gestures at the remaining cards, "cut again and let's see what sort of man you are to be questing after fools." Radoon cuts the cards again and this time the card that tops the stack left behind virtually jumps off the pile. "Well the spirits are unequivacal about you." She turns over the card and Radoon recognizes this one. Four coins in the pattern of the number "4" which is comonly known as the 'seadog' for its pattern resembles a lateen sail. "The four of coins, stalwart, able, and prone to adversity are you. A minor card at best in the grand deck, only a brief refrain in the great song." She guestures at the small stack of remaining cards, "Once more if you please, for the answer to your question."
OOC: Duty calls, more later...
The old woman sighs and nods, perhaps knowing what the answer was before she asked, but hopeing against hope to avoid it. She snatches up the card as if it were painful to touch and filps in on the the table before you. The card contains a small picture, a young man hanging from a tree by his ankles, coins fall from his pockets and yet he smiles. "The hanged man," she says disgust evident in her voice. "As I suspected, a fool's errand. The person you seek, for I am sure now it is a person, has been foolish. He has, through lack of foresight gotten into trouble and even now may not realize just how much trouble. However, he is not represented by a lessor fool's card such as the trey of coins or the five of swords, so despite his foolishness the man is important in some context for he is represented by a major arcana." She gestures at the remaining cards, "cut again and let's see what sort of man you are to be questing after fools." Radoon cuts the cards again and this time the card that tops the stack left behind virtually jumps off the pile. "Well the spirits are unequivacal about you." She turns over the card and Radoon recognizes this one. Four coins in the pattern of the number "4" which is comonly known as the 'seadog' for its pattern resembles a lateen sail. "The four of coins, stalwart, able, and prone to adversity are you. A minor card at best in the grand deck, only a brief refrain in the great song." She guestures at the small stack of remaining cards, "Once more if you please, for the answer to your question."
OOC: Duty calls, more later...
mleibrock
First Post
Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower
As Hrulda speaks of the first card, Radoon will listen with undivided attention. He has always been curious about magic and the unseen so this is peaks his interest, much as M. has done. He will nod understandingly as she speaks of the first card.
When he sees the second card turned he will smile knowingly and now give some respect to her gift as the card resigned to describe him could not be more appropriate.
He is now anxiously awaiting the third...
As Hrulda speaks of the first card, Radoon will listen with undivided attention. He has always been curious about magic and the unseen so this is peaks his interest, much as M. has done. He will nod understandingly as she speaks of the first card.
When he sees the second card turned he will smile knowingly and now give some respect to her gift as the card resigned to describe him could not be more appropriate.
He is now anxiously awaiting the third...
Scotley
Hero
The Fortune Teller
Radoon cuts the cards again and after a moment's consideration she takes the top card from the remainder stack after it vibrates slightly and turns slightly askew from the others. The card depicts a stone wall with an ornate gate that is ajar. The sun is rising over the wall. "Humm, the Sunrise Gate, another major arcana, very interesting. This card usually signifies a change or an end to some repression. It can also indicate a revealation. I would say it is a good omen if that which you seek is held prisoner or there is a secret to be revealed." Looking visibly releaved that no dire prediction was found in the cards, the old woman smiles, "Well gentlemen, I hope this has been helpful and your quest..." Suddenly the final card begins to flutter causing the old seer to stop in mid-sentence. "That's odd," she picks up the card and runs a finger tip over it. "I think perhaps there is a more literal meaning here as well. I would suggest you seek your object to the east, behind a wall." The little bell on the table rings causing her to whip around and stare at it.
Radoon cuts the cards again and after a moment's consideration she takes the top card from the remainder stack after it vibrates slightly and turns slightly askew from the others. The card depicts a stone wall with an ornate gate that is ajar. The sun is rising over the wall. "Humm, the Sunrise Gate, another major arcana, very interesting. This card usually signifies a change or an end to some repression. It can also indicate a revealation. I would say it is a good omen if that which you seek is held prisoner or there is a secret to be revealed." Looking visibly releaved that no dire prediction was found in the cards, the old woman smiles, "Well gentlemen, I hope this has been helpful and your quest..." Suddenly the final card begins to flutter causing the old seer to stop in mid-sentence. "That's odd," she picks up the card and runs a finger tip over it. "I think perhaps there is a more literal meaning here as well. I would suggest you seek your object to the east, behind a wall." The little bell on the table rings causing her to whip around and stare at it.
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Scotley
Hero
The Fortune Teller
Her face drained of color, Huldra addresses you in a quiet voice. "There will be one more card in this reading. The spirits are very agitated and would reveal something of your opponent in this quest. Appearently, there is one who opposes what you do. Please cut the cards once more." After Radoon cuts the few remaining cards she passes her hand repeated over the two remaining stacks a frown on her face. She is obviously straining hard, but is unable to decide which card to reaveal. The incence burning in the room seems cloying and the air is thick and warm around you. The light seems to waver; perhaps the boat is being rocked by waves? The little bell topples over and Huldra groans with effort, her lips are turning blue her mouth is clenched so tightly in concentration. Finally, as a trickle of blood flows from one nostril a card twitches just perceptably at the bottom of the stack Radoon moved. She sweeps the intervening cards away with one hand and snatches up the final card in the pile tossing it before Radoon. It filps in the air and lands face up reavealing a skeleton on the deck of a black funerial barge and scyth in hand. A waning moon looks over his shoulder, but the card is upside down. "Someone is fighting the spirits, resisting my efforts." As she says this the card bursts into flames which begin to spread to the table cloth. The old crone lets out a startlingly girlish squeel and doses the fire with the remaining tea. Only a charred spot remains where the card lay.
After a moment's tense silence she wipes the blood from her lip and speaks in a choked voice. "The death card is not as bad as most people think, it usually signifies change or transition rather than actual death, but this card was inverted. That usually means a perversion or corruption. In can also signify the undead and necromancy. Your foe is extremely powerful. I have never seen opposition to my readings like this before ever. I can tell you nothing more. Please, do not darken my door again. I do not wish to tangle with such a foe. I bid you good luck and good day."
Her face drained of color, Huldra addresses you in a quiet voice. "There will be one more card in this reading. The spirits are very agitated and would reveal something of your opponent in this quest. Appearently, there is one who opposes what you do. Please cut the cards once more." After Radoon cuts the few remaining cards she passes her hand repeated over the two remaining stacks a frown on her face. She is obviously straining hard, but is unable to decide which card to reaveal. The incence burning in the room seems cloying and the air is thick and warm around you. The light seems to waver; perhaps the boat is being rocked by waves? The little bell topples over and Huldra groans with effort, her lips are turning blue her mouth is clenched so tightly in concentration. Finally, as a trickle of blood flows from one nostril a card twitches just perceptably at the bottom of the stack Radoon moved. She sweeps the intervening cards away with one hand and snatches up the final card in the pile tossing it before Radoon. It filps in the air and lands face up reavealing a skeleton on the deck of a black funerial barge and scyth in hand. A waning moon looks over his shoulder, but the card is upside down. "Someone is fighting the spirits, resisting my efforts." As she says this the card bursts into flames which begin to spread to the table cloth. The old crone lets out a startlingly girlish squeel and doses the fire with the remaining tea. Only a charred spot remains where the card lay.
After a moment's tense silence she wipes the blood from her lip and speaks in a choked voice. "The death card is not as bad as most people think, it usually signifies change or transition rather than actual death, but this card was inverted. That usually means a perversion or corruption. In can also signify the undead and necromancy. Your foe is extremely powerful. I have never seen opposition to my readings like this before ever. I can tell you nothing more. Please, do not darken my door again. I do not wish to tangle with such a foe. I bid you good luck and good day."
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mleibrock
First Post
Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower
"Thank you Madame. You have been helpful." With this Radoon will look at Rook and ask him, "shall we?" If Rook has no interest in doing anything further, Radoon would like to head back to the ship and see if M. might have a healing hand for him.
As he is walking back, he thinks of what Hrulda said, mostly about the obstacle - a wall. He thinks about how all his life he has had it pretty good but has never really challanged life, mostly always gone around the wall, never over and he wonders how this may play out.
He is also surprised that M. is entering his thoughts so much on the way back to the boat. I hope this is a good thing, he thinks as he touches his necklace.
Occ - Scott, that was very nicely done. You must know a little about the cards. I know a bit from Mike and it seems you have some knowlege too. Your description of the reading and the effects to Hrulda had me eagerly waiting your next post. Good Job!
"Thank you Madame. You have been helpful." With this Radoon will look at Rook and ask him, "shall we?" If Rook has no interest in doing anything further, Radoon would like to head back to the ship and see if M. might have a healing hand for him.
As he is walking back, he thinks of what Hrulda said, mostly about the obstacle - a wall. He thinks about how all his life he has had it pretty good but has never really challanged life, mostly always gone around the wall, never over and he wonders how this may play out.
He is also surprised that M. is entering his thoughts so much on the way back to the boat. I hope this is a good thing, he thinks as he touches his necklace.
Occ - Scott, that was very nicely done. You must know a little about the cards. I know a bit from Mike and it seems you have some knowlege too. Your description of the reading and the effects to Hrulda had me eagerly waiting your next post. Good Job!
Maidhc O Casain
Na Bith Mo Riocht Tá!
Rook
Rook will follow Radoon out. On the way, he'll place a 500 GP Moonstone on the table. "For any trouble we've caused you, Madame. If you require our services in the future, I'm certain you'll be able to find us."
Rook will escort Radoon back to the Bedsheet, in case he's more seriously injured than he's been letting on. When they arrive, he'll explain that "I want to do a little more checking on our friend din'Salli. I hope to be back within a couple of hours. Would you mind explaining to the team where I am?"
Rook will follow Radoon out. On the way, he'll place a 500 GP Moonstone on the table. "For any trouble we've caused you, Madame. If you require our services in the future, I'm certain you'll be able to find us."
Rook will escort Radoon back to the Bedsheet, in case he's more seriously injured than he's been letting on. When they arrive, he'll explain that "I want to do a little more checking on our friend din'Salli. I hope to be back within a couple of hours. Would you mind explaining to the team where I am?"
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