Lone Wolf I: Shadows on the Dorn

[Krug]

"Sounds quite simple," says Hoagar, though he knows the task will be more complicated. But the simplest tasks are often the hardest..., he thinks to himself.
And did he just announce the whole code to his grakking court?

 

[adgramaine]

Dark Hawk still awaits silently... and patiently.

 

[Eternalknight]

Silver Wind speaks up. "Your Majesty, if no one else has any questions, I should like to get to know my companions a little better. After all," he says, shooting a glance the Cloeasian womans way, "trust is not something that comes instantly."

He bows once more to King Ulnar and says, "When shall we leave on this quest, Majesty?"

 

[Andrew D. Gable]

After hearing the king's answers, Jesabela bows again. "Thank you, your majesty. Travelling provisions and, to be on the safe side, a map will be supplied by your quartermaster, I take it?"

"Of course. The caravan's not leaving until tomorrow morning, so please, feel free to make yourselves at home in the citadel, explore Holmgard, whatever you will. Shof, Asojar, and Zane - that's the three guards who'll be accompanying you - one of them'll be awaking you in the morning. Rooms have been provided for you here, simply ask one of the chamberlains and he shall show you your chambers."

And did he just announce the whole code to his grakking court?

Chalk that up to an error on my part. Ehh, DM's make mistakes sometimes. Even me.

 

[Relenoir]

"My liege, one more question please, if I may. If Davias does not have any further instructions for us upon delivering the scroll, what would you wish for us to do at that point? Furthermore, is there anything we should expect to be doing thereafter? Our loyalty, as you know, is first and foremost to our King and country, and we would not wish to disappoint you by carrying out another's wishes while you were relying upon us in some other way," Moon's Brand says, wanting only to do what is required of her. "Is there any concern on your part towards Davias that there may be any kind of a trap, or any other reason not to trust him? Or are you confident that his intentions are pure?" Moon's Brand finishes, hoping that she is not overstepping her bounds but wanting as much information as possible. Dark Hawk's probably going to have my head for all these questions. I hope he wasn't directing that glance at ME earlier. . . "Thank you as well, my lord, for your hospitality and generosity. Sorry for keeping you, we should be making ourselves acquainted with one another now." She draws herself up, and once the King has answered all of their questions, backs away with a low bow, then another as she exits the room.

 

[Krug]

No worries.

Hoagar bows to the king. "I am honored to be given such a task."

Hoagar turns to his companions. "Well fair met. Since we'll have much time to converse on our journey, allow me leave to explore."

Hoagar takes his leave and roams around, seeing if there's any dwarves or alchemists specialising in explosive stuff in Holmgard.

 

[Relenoir]

"Well, I guess we won't be learning much about him for now!" Moon's Brand sighs. "I do know he's originally from Bor from speaking with him earlier, but now he seems to work on the border fronts here. What about you. . . was it Jesabela? What can you tell us about yourself, and how you might be able to help us on our journey?" Moon's Brand has a feeling she is in for a long story, or almost no explanation at all, but figures it is worth trying to get to know her new travelling companion now since it is several days ride to Ragadorn.

 

[Eternalknight]

"Well, I guess we won't be learning much about him for now!" Moon's Brand sighs. "I do know he's originally from Bor from speaking with him earlier, but now he seems to work on the border fronts here. What about you. . . was it Jesabela? What can you tell us about yourself, and how you might be able to help us on our journey?" Moon's Brand has a feeling she is in for a long story, or almost no explanation at all, but figures it is worth trying to get to know her new travelling companion now since it is several days ride to Ragadorn.

Silver Wind llistens intently to this question and waits for Jesabala's answer, for he was about to ask this question himself. I haven't known Moon's Brand for long, he thinks to himself. I wonder if she is able to read minds as part of her Kai training?

What are Moon's Brand's Kai Disciplines? They don't seem to be listed with the character in the Rogues Gallery.

 

[Relenoir]

Silver Wind llistens intently to this question and waits for Jesabala's answer, for he was about to ask this question himself. I haven't known Moon's Brand for long, he thinks to himself. I wonder if she is able to read minds as part of her Kai training?

What are Moon's Brand's Kai Disciplines? They don't seem to be listed with the character in the Rogues Gallery.

Sorry! I had listed them on the sign-up thread, but forgot to put them down on the character post. D'oh! They're there now, but I'll list them here too. Sixth Sense III, Healing II, Hunting I. So in a sense, yes: she can read minds! At least to a point. . .
Moon's Brand glances over at Silver Wind briefly. Hm, I thought for sure he was about to say something to me! she thinks to herself.

 

[Paido]

After Krug's well-put objection : How are we told that code phrase?

["]After all," he says, shooting a glance the Cloeasian womans way, "trust is not something that comes instantly."

Jesabela flashes a cocky grin at Silver Wind. "As it should be. After all, our task calls for a cloak-and-dagger mentality ..."

* * *​

After the audience is over, she takes another bow and then leaves the throne room with the others.

Hoagar turns to his companions. "Well fair met. Since we'll have much time to converse on our journey, allow me leave to explore."

"Well, take care in dark alleys, then, Master Longbeard!" Jesabela winks. "Won't do to have Holmgard's guards out of work in the morning, after all. Oh, and should you plan on having a last civilized ... evening meal in town, I know a few good taverns near the harbour. Some even have dwarven specialities ..."

["]What about you. . . was it Jesabela? What can you tell us about yourself, and how you might be able to help us on our journey?"

"Hmm?" Jesabela turns to the young Kai lord and studies her. "Aye, that is my name. I'm from Kadan. Your sovereign probably wanted me in the crew because of my experience with ... less-than-straightforward missions."

She leans forward and lowers her voice. "You see, I have worked for the Zultan of Cloeasia - though not directly, of course - on a privateer ship. We were hunting Vassagonian slavers on the main, from the Kuri Sea to the Gulf of Tentarium. We had to keep our allegiance secret, as our beloved Zultan cannot risk open war on the Vassagonian Empire. Nevertheless he could not just stand there and watch the cruelty of the Vassagonians, as you can certainly understand! But he did support us covertly - and after a few years of such work, you do pick up a few things ..." Jesabela winks at Moon's Brand. "And even a daughter of the upper classes can get somewhat rusty in matters of etiquette when she's among rugged sea dogs since she was not much older than you are now."

Jesabela straightens up again. "But I have the feeling that your brooding companion has something on his mind. What troubles you, Dark Hawk? Was it wrong to approach His Majesty's mission matter-of-factly, to make sure we can accomplish it as best we can?" she asks, raising an eyebrow.