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<blockquote data-quote="Emperor Valerian" data-source="post: 1551178" data-attributes="member: 15043"><p><strong>Shaun and Elenya Dice</strong> – summation by EV of document written by Shaun’s player.</p><p></p><p>The following ten years for Shaun and Elenya proved fruitful and eventful. After the dust had settled and our brave heroes accomplished their mission, Lord Shaun Dice and his pregnant wife Elenya decided it would be best to go back to Kulloden and create a stable life for themselves and their future children.</p><p></p><p>Having decided not to pursue any position in government, Shaun and Elenya agreed on their plan for him to work at her uncle’s taverna nd bar and for her to work at the magic shop with her father. With the mass amounts of funding they had to offer, the Dice family eventually claimed ownership over both business establishments and Elenya’s father and uncle were given a nice, cozy (and quite shiny when one stacked all the coins) retirement package. Both businesses expanded and flourished... the magic shop grew into shops in Illyant, Holstean, and even Irulas. The tavern and inn expanded into the largest hotel in Kulloden... and its tavern became the city’s favorite eatery after Shaun decided to offer breakfast 24 hours a day at the kitchen.</p><p></p><p>Two months after moving back, Elenya gave birth to two healthy girls, and one healthy boy. Tess had, just before Elenya and her husband left, used her last wish on the ring of wishes she’d found so long ago to heal Elenya’s baby of whatever defects it had. The two girls were named Rose and Raven. As for the boy, he came out with quite a head of hair on him already... causing Shaun’s prankster mind to come to head.</p><p></p><p>The rogue’s attempts to name the boy Fuzzy were thwarted by a quick slap from Elenya (who refused to have “Fuzzy Dice” as a family member). Once they thought about it more, they decided to name the little boy Sawn. Shaun set out to offer this child the king of love he never gave his twin brother, and swore that his child would never feel like an outcast as long has he had something to say about it.</p><p></p><p>As their lives progressed and the children grew, a certain surprise came in the form of a man Shaun thought he’d never see again. While tending to the bar in his “restaurant” (both he and Elenya had agreed the new term would increase the breadth of patrons attracted to the place) he noticed a familiar old man drowning his sorrows in leftover alcohol from the other patrons’ mugs. As Shaun approached the man, he realized it was none other than his estranged father, Abraham Dice. </p><p></p><p>After some hard reluctance, Shaun introduced himself to his father and the two had a war of words that ended in Abraham crying. Once they got to talking normally, Shaun found out that his vain mother had left Abraham after he had lost all his earnings on the heavy fine he had to pay for screwing over Elenya’s dad.</p><p></p><p>Having softened up a bit throughout the years, Shaun decided to do what his father never did: give a second chance. Old Abraham was put in charge of controlling the loud and frequently inebriated dwarves and humans that frequently made the place their weekend haunt, as well as running the kitchen. For a while, it seemed like the old man had realized his mistakes in life and wanted to redeem himself.</p><p></p><p>One year after being employed, however, he tried to steal gold coins from the bar and even swiped a few steins to sell on the side. As soon as Shaun found out, he used his friendship with the governor of Kulloden... on Sir Santac... to have Abraham Dice banished from the city permanently. </p><p></p><p>Who replaced him, you ask? Well, the same day Abraham was banished, a halfling from the past showed up at the bar wanted to speak to the owner about, “getting some stronger booze and bigger funbags on the ‘maids.” Yes... I... Geoffrey, was back. Lord Dice put me in something he called ‘alcohol rehab.’ Of course I didn’t like it much at first... but after a while, my cravings for wine went down. So did my ‘whining,’ I suppose!</p><p></p><p>After he was sure I was alright, Lord Dice stuck me as a bartender... and I’m quite glad to say that I have become somewhat of an attraction myself. Its not every day you can see a halfling twirl about a bottle of elven brandy, pour your mix into the mug, and slide the bottle down his shoulder to its position on the rack! Sure I need a stool to do some antics, but Shaun says that there’s a group of tavern keepers from Irulas coming in two weeks because of me. Evidently Lord Dice has said that if they give him part of their profits, he’ll let me teach their ‘tenders my twirling act. He calls it ‘franchising.’</p><p></p><p>Anyways... enough about me. Rose and Raven are adorable, if ornery little girls. Shawn is rather rambunctious as well... unfortunately, according to the missus, he’s inherited his father’s sense of puns... bad puns. When they were six, Shaun sent all three to the Ecklayer Academy... the most prestigious school in Kulloden.</p><p></p><p>Rose and Raven have, over the last four years, shown themselves to the top of their class... and from some rumors... I’m guessing the little missus’ are also filled with inherent magical abilities. Supposedly they do shows between classes... making things appear and disappear. I’m surprised Lord and Lady Dice don’t know yet, though I’ll let the little ones tell them. The two girls have sworn me, Uncle Geoffrey, to secrecy, you know!</p><p></p><p>Fortunately for the rest of us, puns wasn’t the only thing that young Shawn picked up. He also picked up his father’s musical abilities with the flute... he’s actually quite good. He’s only ten, and he’s been charming the adults like crazy. I joke with Shaun it’ll only be a few years before he starts charming the ladies with his good looks and that flute of his... Shaun refuses to even think about it.</p><p></p><p>A couple months ago, old man Barachis passed. He fell ill after a fishing trip with Shaun along the river... both came back with many many mosquito bites. Shaun was fine, save itchy, but the poor old man took a fever and died. They said his brain had swollen up, don’t know what that is though. I’m not a doctor. Its too bad really, the old man was kind and gentle... the grandbabies loved him.</p><p></p><p>Oh... yeah, I apologize, I’m rambling. Yeah... they’re not here. Why? Well, after the old man’s death, they got a letter from Iskeldrun. Yeah the capital! Oh, some friends of theirs sent it, inviting them to a housewarming. The two families are practically family, you know. And I daresay Elenya has been getting persistent letters from Valaron demanding she teach him- what? I... um... well. Okay. I’m not supposed to say, so don’t spread this around.</p><p></p><p>Yes, <em>that</em> Valaron. Yes, from <em>that</em> family. </p><p></p><p>Isn’t it exciting! My boss gets to rub shoulders with royalty for a few days, and I get to run the place! Yes, I <em>have</em> met them! Oh... the Empress is nice, as long as you don’t get on her bad side. She has a slight temper. Oh no... I’ve <em>never</em> been its target! You know me! Nice and calm... I never... <em>ever</em> cause trouble!</p><p></p><p>The wink meant I was joking. There, I had to explain it! The joke’s ruined! Augh!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Emperor Valerian, post: 1551178, member: 15043"] [b]Shaun and Elenya Dice[/b] – summation by EV of document written by Shaun’s player. The following ten years for Shaun and Elenya proved fruitful and eventful. After the dust had settled and our brave heroes accomplished their mission, Lord Shaun Dice and his pregnant wife Elenya decided it would be best to go back to Kulloden and create a stable life for themselves and their future children. Having decided not to pursue any position in government, Shaun and Elenya agreed on their plan for him to work at her uncle’s taverna nd bar and for her to work at the magic shop with her father. With the mass amounts of funding they had to offer, the Dice family eventually claimed ownership over both business establishments and Elenya’s father and uncle were given a nice, cozy (and quite shiny when one stacked all the coins) retirement package. Both businesses expanded and flourished... the magic shop grew into shops in Illyant, Holstean, and even Irulas. The tavern and inn expanded into the largest hotel in Kulloden... and its tavern became the city’s favorite eatery after Shaun decided to offer breakfast 24 hours a day at the kitchen. Two months after moving back, Elenya gave birth to two healthy girls, and one healthy boy. Tess had, just before Elenya and her husband left, used her last wish on the ring of wishes she’d found so long ago to heal Elenya’s baby of whatever defects it had. The two girls were named Rose and Raven. As for the boy, he came out with quite a head of hair on him already... causing Shaun’s prankster mind to come to head. The rogue’s attempts to name the boy Fuzzy were thwarted by a quick slap from Elenya (who refused to have “Fuzzy Dice” as a family member). Once they thought about it more, they decided to name the little boy Sawn. Shaun set out to offer this child the king of love he never gave his twin brother, and swore that his child would never feel like an outcast as long has he had something to say about it. As their lives progressed and the children grew, a certain surprise came in the form of a man Shaun thought he’d never see again. While tending to the bar in his “restaurant” (both he and Elenya had agreed the new term would increase the breadth of patrons attracted to the place) he noticed a familiar old man drowning his sorrows in leftover alcohol from the other patrons’ mugs. As Shaun approached the man, he realized it was none other than his estranged father, Abraham Dice. After some hard reluctance, Shaun introduced himself to his father and the two had a war of words that ended in Abraham crying. Once they got to talking normally, Shaun found out that his vain mother had left Abraham after he had lost all his earnings on the heavy fine he had to pay for screwing over Elenya’s dad. Having softened up a bit throughout the years, Shaun decided to do what his father never did: give a second chance. Old Abraham was put in charge of controlling the loud and frequently inebriated dwarves and humans that frequently made the place their weekend haunt, as well as running the kitchen. For a while, it seemed like the old man had realized his mistakes in life and wanted to redeem himself. One year after being employed, however, he tried to steal gold coins from the bar and even swiped a few steins to sell on the side. As soon as Shaun found out, he used his friendship with the governor of Kulloden... on Sir Santac... to have Abraham Dice banished from the city permanently. Who replaced him, you ask? Well, the same day Abraham was banished, a halfling from the past showed up at the bar wanted to speak to the owner about, “getting some stronger booze and bigger funbags on the ‘maids.” Yes... I... Geoffrey, was back. Lord Dice put me in something he called ‘alcohol rehab.’ Of course I didn’t like it much at first... but after a while, my cravings for wine went down. So did my ‘whining,’ I suppose! After he was sure I was alright, Lord Dice stuck me as a bartender... and I’m quite glad to say that I have become somewhat of an attraction myself. Its not every day you can see a halfling twirl about a bottle of elven brandy, pour your mix into the mug, and slide the bottle down his shoulder to its position on the rack! Sure I need a stool to do some antics, but Shaun says that there’s a group of tavern keepers from Irulas coming in two weeks because of me. Evidently Lord Dice has said that if they give him part of their profits, he’ll let me teach their ‘tenders my twirling act. He calls it ‘franchising.’ Anyways... enough about me. Rose and Raven are adorable, if ornery little girls. Shawn is rather rambunctious as well... unfortunately, according to the missus, he’s inherited his father’s sense of puns... bad puns. When they were six, Shaun sent all three to the Ecklayer Academy... the most prestigious school in Kulloden. Rose and Raven have, over the last four years, shown themselves to the top of their class... and from some rumors... I’m guessing the little missus’ are also filled with inherent magical abilities. Supposedly they do shows between classes... making things appear and disappear. I’m surprised Lord and Lady Dice don’t know yet, though I’ll let the little ones tell them. The two girls have sworn me, Uncle Geoffrey, to secrecy, you know! Fortunately for the rest of us, puns wasn’t the only thing that young Shawn picked up. He also picked up his father’s musical abilities with the flute... he’s actually quite good. He’s only ten, and he’s been charming the adults like crazy. I joke with Shaun it’ll only be a few years before he starts charming the ladies with his good looks and that flute of his... Shaun refuses to even think about it. A couple months ago, old man Barachis passed. He fell ill after a fishing trip with Shaun along the river... both came back with many many mosquito bites. Shaun was fine, save itchy, but the poor old man took a fever and died. They said his brain had swollen up, don’t know what that is though. I’m not a doctor. Its too bad really, the old man was kind and gentle... the grandbabies loved him. Oh... yeah, I apologize, I’m rambling. Yeah... they’re not here. Why? Well, after the old man’s death, they got a letter from Iskeldrun. Yeah the capital! Oh, some friends of theirs sent it, inviting them to a housewarming. The two families are practically family, you know. And I daresay Elenya has been getting persistent letters from Valaron demanding she teach him- what? I... um... well. Okay. I’m not supposed to say, so don’t spread this around. Yes, [i]that[/i] Valaron. Yes, from [i]that[/i] family. Isn’t it exciting! My boss gets to rub shoulders with royalty for a few days, and I get to run the place! Yes, I [i]have[/i] met them! Oh... the Empress is nice, as long as you don’t get on her bad side. She has a slight temper. Oh no... I’ve [i]never[/i] been its target! You know me! Nice and calm... I never... [i]ever[/i] cause trouble! The wink meant I was joking. There, I had to explain it! The joke’s ruined! Augh! [/QUOTE]
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