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<blockquote data-quote="Lylandra" data-source="post: 7975097" data-attributes="member: 6816692"><p><strong><em>A new home</em></strong></p><p></p><p>After officially moving in, Auryn offers Isobel to give the rental contract for her home to her so she may use the place for herself and Andrei. Flying Spark, on the other hand, decides to try expand his territory to a second garden.</p><p></p><p>Before the grand Vantrys-Fordren wedding, Auryn and Carlyle talk about possible gifts for the couple. Auryn tells him that she's in the process of making a stylistic painting for the two based on the elvish sign for “family”. Carlyle explains that she doesn't need to worry too much for her gift as the two will cherish her support and her being at the party.</p><p></p><p>Regarding his present, he says that he got a special pen for his Lord that shall bring him luck when signing future contracts. Also, he mixed some ink for writing hidden messages with said pen. So should he ever be in trouble, he'd only need to write him a letter with this ink and he'll come to his aid. After all, Lord Vantrys will always be like a son to him, so should the young man ever be in trouble he'll put everything aside to help him.</p><p></p><p>Fortunately for everyone involved, the wedding ceremony and the grand party afterwards turn out to be both memorable events and run smoothly without unwanted incidents. The only two notable events are Heward Sechim finally wearing a suit (and feeling obviously very uncomfortable in this “dress-up”) and Carlyle wearing the suit Auryn had modified for him back in the days (and really liking it)</p><p></p><p>A few days later, a young elvish looking woman suddenly stands in front of Carlyle's (and now apparently also Auryn's) home. We immediately understand who's facing us the moment we see her metal prosthetic. The blond elf introduces herself as “Shealis the war orphan” who heard that Carlyle got a room for rent and says that she got a stipend for Pardwright.</p><p></p><p>“A war orphan? Fourth Yerasol? Then your parents died heroically for Risur. Who were they?” Carlyle asks curiously with a small grin.</p><p></p><p>“Umm... they were Martha and Bruce from Shale. They were elves, like me!” Shealis answers, obviously unsure about her answer.</p><p></p><p>“Which regiment? Do you have a family name? Where did they fall?” Auryn adds, smiling mischievously while inquiring further.</p><p></p><p>“Uh, listen. I got this work of paper...” - she then pulls out her legal documents, which identify her as Shealis Hayburn - “...everything you need to know is in there. Also, I got gifts for my wonderful new landlords.”</p><p></p><p>She then pulls out a magical hearthstone and some really old pieces of fine ceramics that had been missing in Carlyle's cupboard ever since one young Vantrys broke them in a rage a few centuries ago. (She must have cast divination or something like that to know what to get for each of us)</p><p></p><p>Auryn and Carlyle are quite surprised by her gifts and push her inside. We then spill the beans that it didn't take us long to get her true identity and understand that she was probably sent to us by Harkover Lee to give her a temporal home (and to keep an eye on her). Carlyle doesn't seem too happy at the prospect of getting a subtenant, but who is he to go against the Principal Minister's wishes.</p><p></p><p>He then looks the elf formerly known as Teraklir straight in the eyes and gives her a few instructions:</p><p></p><p>“Well then, you may live here. But know that this is not an easy place to live. First, as you already know, we are agents of Risur. We got enemies. Clever enemies who are watching us and our moves. We didn't buy your little 'orphan' story and neither will they, no matter what your passport says. So you better improve it. Learn the details, live the details. Second, you will care for yourself. You will clean and tidy your room, do the groceries and cook. I may be willing to cook for two people, but I won't cook for three. And third... do not break anything. Understood?”</p><p></p><p>Shealis just nods silently before we show her one of the guest rooms to inhabit. Before we leave her to unpack her stuff, we can hear her mumble silently about how she totally should have gotten herself servants to care for her in these uncivilized lands.</p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">(Speaking of Shahalesti shenanigans, eh? Shealis had been the Ex-girlfriend of Tizbiz' character in my WotBS campaign. So he returned the favor and brought her back as a dragon's alter ego. Anyway, this is how we got our second house dragon. And this isn't the last time we heard from her.</span></em></p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">Also, she got the room furthest away from the Lord's bedroom)</span></em></p><p></p><p>Shortly after, Dr. von Recklinghausen finally asks us to give him and Lynn a teleport to Flint to meet his estranged son. Both are instantly charmed by Isobel, but the Doc seems to be approaching Andrei very cautiously and we guess that he'll need much more time to connect with him. Andrei on the other hand knows very little about his father, but he does wish to make a good impression, so he tells the couple all about his work as a construction worker.</p><p></p><p>A couple days later, Auryn gets a tingling sense of being watched while she's making love with Carlyle. She tries to not be bothered too much by it, but when Carlyle gets the same sense of impeding scrying a few moments later, he apologizes and leaves bed to get dressed.</p><p></p><p>“Enough is enough. These guys have been going on my nerves, but this is it.”</p><p></p><p>He then leaves to got for an emergency shopping of magical scrolls and returns with a “private sanctum” spell and a scroll of permanency.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">(that's what favors and prestige are for, I guess? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Never seen the private sanctum be used that literally.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">Also, we don't really know who's doing the scrying stuff for the Obs, but it has to be quite the capable spellcaster. Anyway, I remember joking about good ol' Nic having to witness the disturbing sight of Kasvarina's striking image doing it with another man.)</span></p><p></p><p>Carlyle continues ranting sarcastically about the Obscurati being creepy peeps and being a man who values his and his lover's privacy. After finishing the spells, he returns to Auryn's side, promising her that she won't have to expect more prying eyes.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">(I could show the full layout of Carlyle's house if you are interested. His player took the effort to make up one that would be fitting for a noble's former home)</span></p><p></p><p>---</p><p></p><p>We suddenly find ourselves aboard a ship heading towards a mist-covered island with one lonely estate atop it. To our surprise, we are wearing the bodies of very different people, who are soon being adressed as “Livia Hatsfield” and “Kiov Hetman”, members of the Obscurati. We and other Obs agents arrive on said island and are hailed by none else than Leone Quintal (didn't we kill that guy?) and Han Jierre to some kind of gathering.</p><p></p><p>The Obs on the island use Witchoil lanterns to bring us all to the Bleak Gate where a giant Shadowlisk scans all of us for signs of trouble. These precautions turn out to be warranted as one of our group turns out to be a Godhand of the Clergy in disguise. The Shadowlisk uses its powers to... melt the poor guy to the walls all while he's screaming in pain. As soon as the transition is completed, the ghost of another old acquaintance greets the rest of us.</p><p></p><p>“Welcome to the Obscurati” says Reed Macbannin.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">(This was a major WTF moment. We knew that this was just a teaser of what could happen during this adventure – and I actually changed Oscan Ligurio to Kiov in this version as we did not choose that madman. First, Leone and MacB still being around and then Han Jierre as a senior member of the Obs?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">Also, see, yet another crazy Godhand! And well played with that introduction that happens almost roughly at the halfway point of the whole campaign. Looking back, there are quite a few things in adventure 7 that will come back full circle at the end of the campaign)</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lylandra, post: 7975097, member: 6816692"] [B][I]A new home[/I][/B] After officially moving in, Auryn offers Isobel to give the rental contract for her home to her so she may use the place for herself and Andrei. Flying Spark, on the other hand, decides to try expand his territory to a second garden. Before the grand Vantrys-Fordren wedding, Auryn and Carlyle talk about possible gifts for the couple. Auryn tells him that she's in the process of making a stylistic painting for the two based on the elvish sign for “family”. Carlyle explains that she doesn't need to worry too much for her gift as the two will cherish her support and her being at the party. Regarding his present, he says that he got a special pen for his Lord that shall bring him luck when signing future contracts. Also, he mixed some ink for writing hidden messages with said pen. So should he ever be in trouble, he'd only need to write him a letter with this ink and he'll come to his aid. After all, Lord Vantrys will always be like a son to him, so should the young man ever be in trouble he'll put everything aside to help him. Fortunately for everyone involved, the wedding ceremony and the grand party afterwards turn out to be both memorable events and run smoothly without unwanted incidents. The only two notable events are Heward Sechim finally wearing a suit (and feeling obviously very uncomfortable in this “dress-up”) and Carlyle wearing the suit Auryn had modified for him back in the days (and really liking it) A few days later, a young elvish looking woman suddenly stands in front of Carlyle's (and now apparently also Auryn's) home. We immediately understand who's facing us the moment we see her metal prosthetic. The blond elf introduces herself as “Shealis the war orphan” who heard that Carlyle got a room for rent and says that she got a stipend for Pardwright. “A war orphan? Fourth Yerasol? Then your parents died heroically for Risur. Who were they?” Carlyle asks curiously with a small grin. “Umm... they were Martha and Bruce from Shale. They were elves, like me!” Shealis answers, obviously unsure about her answer. “Which regiment? Do you have a family name? Where did they fall?” Auryn adds, smiling mischievously while inquiring further. “Uh, listen. I got this work of paper...” - she then pulls out her legal documents, which identify her as Shealis Hayburn - “...everything you need to know is in there. Also, I got gifts for my wonderful new landlords.” She then pulls out a magical hearthstone and some really old pieces of fine ceramics that had been missing in Carlyle's cupboard ever since one young Vantrys broke them in a rage a few centuries ago. (She must have cast divination or something like that to know what to get for each of us) Auryn and Carlyle are quite surprised by her gifts and push her inside. We then spill the beans that it didn't take us long to get her true identity and understand that she was probably sent to us by Harkover Lee to give her a temporal home (and to keep an eye on her). Carlyle doesn't seem too happy at the prospect of getting a subtenant, but who is he to go against the Principal Minister's wishes. He then looks the elf formerly known as Teraklir straight in the eyes and gives her a few instructions: “Well then, you may live here. But know that this is not an easy place to live. First, as you already know, we are agents of Risur. We got enemies. Clever enemies who are watching us and our moves. We didn't buy your little 'orphan' story and neither will they, no matter what your passport says. So you better improve it. Learn the details, live the details. Second, you will care for yourself. You will clean and tidy your room, do the groceries and cook. I may be willing to cook for two people, but I won't cook for three. And third... do not break anything. Understood?” Shealis just nods silently before we show her one of the guest rooms to inhabit. Before we leave her to unpack her stuff, we can hear her mumble silently about how she totally should have gotten herself servants to care for her in these uncivilized lands. [I][COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)](Speaking of Shahalesti shenanigans, eh? Shealis had been the Ex-girlfriend of Tizbiz' character in my WotBS campaign. So he returned the favor and brought her back as a dragon's alter ego. Anyway, this is how we got our second house dragon. And this isn't the last time we heard from her.[/COLOR][/I] [COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)][I][/I][/COLOR] [I][COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)]Also, she got the room furthest away from the Lord's bedroom)[/COLOR][/I] Shortly after, Dr. von Recklinghausen finally asks us to give him and Lynn a teleport to Flint to meet his estranged son. Both are instantly charmed by Isobel, but the Doc seems to be approaching Andrei very cautiously and we guess that he'll need much more time to connect with him. Andrei on the other hand knows very little about his father, but he does wish to make a good impression, so he tells the couple all about his work as a construction worker. A couple days later, Auryn gets a tingling sense of being watched while she's making love with Carlyle. She tries to not be bothered too much by it, but when Carlyle gets the same sense of impeding scrying a few moments later, he apologizes and leaves bed to get dressed. “Enough is enough. These guys have been going on my nerves, but this is it.” He then leaves to got for an emergency shopping of magical scrolls and returns with a “private sanctum” spell and a scroll of permanency. [COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)] (that's what favors and prestige are for, I guess? ;) Never seen the private sanctum be used that literally. Also, we don't really know who's doing the scrying stuff for the Obs, but it has to be quite the capable spellcaster. Anyway, I remember joking about good ol' Nic having to witness the disturbing sight of Kasvarina's striking image doing it with another man.)[/COLOR] Carlyle continues ranting sarcastically about the Obscurati being creepy peeps and being a man who values his and his lover's privacy. After finishing the spells, he returns to Auryn's side, promising her that she won't have to expect more prying eyes. [COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)](I could show the full layout of Carlyle's house if you are interested. His player took the effort to make up one that would be fitting for a noble's former home)[/COLOR] --- We suddenly find ourselves aboard a ship heading towards a mist-covered island with one lonely estate atop it. To our surprise, we are wearing the bodies of very different people, who are soon being adressed as “Livia Hatsfield” and “Kiov Hetman”, members of the Obscurati. We and other Obs agents arrive on said island and are hailed by none else than Leone Quintal (didn't we kill that guy?) and Han Jierre to some kind of gathering. The Obs on the island use Witchoil lanterns to bring us all to the Bleak Gate where a giant Shadowlisk scans all of us for signs of trouble. These precautions turn out to be warranted as one of our group turns out to be a Godhand of the Clergy in disguise. The Shadowlisk uses its powers to... melt the poor guy to the walls all while he's screaming in pain. As soon as the transition is completed, the ghost of another old acquaintance greets the rest of us. “Welcome to the Obscurati” says Reed Macbannin. [COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)](This was a major WTF moment. We knew that this was just a teaser of what could happen during this adventure – and I actually changed Oscan Ligurio to Kiov in this version as we did not choose that madman. First, Leone and MacB still being around and then Han Jierre as a senior member of the Obs? Also, see, yet another crazy Godhand! And well played with that introduction that happens almost roughly at the halfway point of the whole campaign. Looking back, there are quite a few things in adventure 7 that will come back full circle at the end of the campaign)[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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