JA's - The Prince's Own

[Axel]

Declan

In the early afternoon, after a pleasant lunch at a corner wine-bar, Declan found what he was looking for. A book of two dozen vellum pages, bound in soft calf skin. Declan even got the necessary ink thrown into the deal, though how the merchant knew that the small piece of card was worth anything he did not know...

Returning to the palace with the book under one arm and the vial of ink in his other hand, Declan was all smiles for the first time in days. His majesty will love these! A book that shows a perfect image of what you are thinking if you place a single drop of ink onto the page! Wonderful, and how I wish it was mine. Thinking back on the criteria, Declan thought It represents me, as a book represents knowledge and learning. Philosophically, it will become anything you wish it to be with but a small amount of work. Physically, it is slim and frail - it should not be exposed to the elements much. Mentally...yes, I shall present it closed."

 

[J. Alexander]

Very Nice

 

[Axel]

OOC: Hey, what's the point in a game if you can't dream a little? Just don't make it possessed by a demon...

 

[Thanee]

Kyra

Kyra takes off into the city with the king's golden credit card, her mind filled with thoughts of what to purchase with it. At some point she is really stumped, as her thoughts have deviated into several directions and she wouldn't see a way to get them back together. There was so much about her, how could she possibly find just a single item, that would represent all that?

At that point, the young woman wandered into the part of the merchant's district, where the dressmakers were. Perfect, she thought! Nothing better to take your mind off something, then to go fashion shopping.

But even there, she quickly found out, that there was just too much, that she would like. And with that revelation, her thoughts were finally coming back. When a shopkeeper discovered her sinking mood, she approached her to ask if there was anything wrong. Kyra explained to her, that she simply cannot decide, and then the shopkeeper came up with the perfect solution.

“Then this is exactly what you are looking for!”

The shopkeeper presented to her a plain-looking mini dress, basically a short skirt and a tunic, just made out of a single piece of grey cloth. Cut for a woman of a slightly larger build than herself it didn't look like it would fit well.

“Try it on, please! And then look at that last dress you had tried on. And say this word.”

Still sceptic, Kyra followed the advice. Strangely, once she had slipped into the dress, it felt like a perfect fit. And a look into the mirror also proved, that she must have had misjudged the size quite a bit, as it was sitting just exactly right. She blamed it on her mood.

The word was a strange word from a strange language, that Kyra was not familiar with. It took a few tries to get it right. And then she was suddenly dressed in that last dress. The clothing had changed to her mental image.

With some practice, the shopkeeper explained, this wouldn't even require a physical representation, but a mental image would be completely sufficient.

“Just use your imagination.”


[SBLOCK=Vestment of Many Styles]This suit of clothes transforms itself into different fabrics and designs, allowing the wearer to alter her outward appearance with a command word. The vestment grants a +2 circumstance bonus on Disguise checks in any situations where clothing is part of the diguise, but does not change or disguise any armor worn.

(From Races of Eberron)[/SBLOCK]

 

[ghostcat]

Yevas

After looking round the town all morning, Yevas has an idea what he looking for. As he sits down for a bite to eat and an ale, he reviews his options and how they fit his essence.

Physically, he looks fairly average. This readily combines with a major personality trait - he likes to blend in and appear as one of the crowd, wherever he is. So he wants something that will help him disguise himself.

His other personality trait is that he has a curiosity bump the size of a goose egg, so he wants something that will help him gather information.

So far he has found a hat which will do the first and a funny stone that will do the second, what he hasn't found is something that will do both. He has also found a ring which, while helping him disguise himself, will also help him to sneak around and hide. He has previously used this later skill to great effect and always enjoys sneaking and hiding. Sneaking is also useful in gathering information. So this ring is a definite possibility but he may be able to do better.

Finishing his lunch and his thoughts, Yevas knows of one more place he hadn't tried. Once there he finds that they not only have a Ring of Chameleon Power, they also have a Torc, which combines the effects of the hat and the stone.

Now Yevas really needs to make a decision. His earlier thoughts indicated that the Torc would be a better fit. However, he now realises just how much he enjoys sneaking about and, after dithering for quite some time, selects the Ring of Chameleon Power

 

[Scotley]

Henry makes his way to where some of the guards are working out. He chooses the largest sword and does some basic drill. His rippling muscles whirl the heavy blade with ease. He concentrates on his foot work as well and works until he is sweating and breathing hard before taking a break for water. It is clear to all observers that he has had some training, but is still a young novice with much to learn. While his skill is limited he possesses great strength and some natural grace. If anyone offers to spar he will offer to take them up on it.

Upon getting the note about the item, Henry's mind is soon spinning with possibilities. He considers and rejects several items, a sword, army boots, a horse, a shield, a cup. All these have merits, but all are either too clever or too direct. Henry is subtitle for a warrior, but not to the point of being unreadable. It would be easy to dismiss the exercise and simply pick something he wants badly, but the King has shown himself to be keen and such an obvious gaff would not sit well. Besides, a champion warhorse might not be welcome at dinner.

[sblock=The Item]Once he finishes the workout and cleans up, Henry sets out to find an able seamstress or tailor. He is looking for a shop with high quality materials and displays showing particularly fine sewing. Having worked with bards for sometime now he has an eye for well made clothing. Once he finds a shop he likes the look of he will tell them what he seeks.

Henry is thinking of having his item be a Guidon. The small twin tailed flag most popular with Cavalry units. Representing and directing troops in the midst of battle and in ceremonies throughout its history, the guidon has been an important facet of military maneuvers. It is also a mundane piece of military equipment. In his heart of hearts Henry wants to be a great leader of men like his father.

It also gives him a chance to refine his thougths in its design. Red and Cream are the family colors. A red background represents the Military and Martial endevors. The red background will be banded in cream (white) suggesting peace and sincerity and wisdom tempering the military nature.

On the Guidon will be a horse courant (in full chase) representing his desire to be in the cavalry and also given its hearalic meaning of willingness to serve king and country with speed and valor. The horse is black suggesting power, mystery, formality and elegance.

Philosophically, Henry strives to always do right and thus provide an example for others to look up to and the Guidon can represent that as well. This Guidon will be made of practical allweather materials rather than silks and lace. Mounting on a spear suggests military honor and directness of purpose and action.

There is a boldness inherent in the choice such an item. The bearer of the Guidon has a position of great responsibility and honor and is seen as a leader as well as a follower of the larger force. Men have fought and died to keep the Guidon aloft and strived to seize it from the enemy.

Once he is confident that the item can be made of the highest quality to his specifications, Henry sets off to find a spear to mount the Guidon to. It should be well made and practical with minimal adornment and yet pleasing to the eye for the superior design and craftsmanship. The spear is not the item and merely will serve to provide the necessary display. It would not do to represent himself as a large phallic symbol. Once this is done he will return to the palace and get some rest.[/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

waiting on rhun

 

[Rhun]

Vanessa also chooses a book to represent her, with fine vellum pages and a sturdy leather cover trimmed in gold and steel. She keeps the content of the book to herself, until such a time as she can present it to the king.

 

[J. Alexander]

After spending the day out and about the party regathers in the sick ward only to find that it has once again been transformed with the walls taken down and the wide space to be seen by all. White robes are laid out for you made of heavy cream colored silk. "You are to be ready to leave by half past 7 do you understand..your to be scrubbed and soaked to you look as pretty as a bride on their wedding day..now be off and get cleaned up"

 

[Rhun]

Vanessa sighs, and then once again heads to the baths to prepare herself for the evening's meeting.