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[VVilhem]

"That will prove difficult, I am afraid," mutters Megan, "Lord Morvax gives me the impression of a driven man with a side of stubbornness. That stubbornness has carried him to success so far, so he likely won't abandon his plans unless we show him something compelling."

"We need more information," she decides, "maybe Nathaniel can tell us what happened to past ventures. Windflower might be able to shed light on that inquiry as well, and maybe even give us an inkling of what her dark kin are like. Shall we?"

With that, Megan, with Veniarus, starts their inquiry anew with Nathaniel.

OOC: jkasen, feel free to have Saktouk continue where Megan left off or have his own conversation with Morvax's men. I imagine the inquiry is rather free form, with the only planned event being dinner.

 

[perrinmiller]

OOC: This isn't rocket science. You don't want to leave someone behind, don't post more than once a day. It is that simple. That is my frequency and jkasen's about the same or less (don't feel bad, jkasen. you are the pace setter and we should be courteous enough to wait for you). The rest of you have a 6-7 hour window on weekdays when you are on on-line together. Just resist the urge to post more than once. Speaking of which, I have been too busy with other games and OOC crap to even really read everything from two days ago. So, I hope to catch up over the weekend while most of you guys are not available.

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric

OOC: In trying to sort this scene (or multiple scenes? It is pretty chaotic ) who exactly are the six NPCs? The Noble (Morvax), the Druid Windflower, the wolf Windspeaker, Adolfo, and Nathaniel. There are Morvax's men (collectively) as well. Is that everyone or am I missing someone? SS21, can you please identify the speaker every time (i.e. "Mr. X replies")? The colors do not help enough and make it hard to review and remember who is saying what. Thanks.

After seeing to Ajax and arranging where she will be spending the night, Ariel removes her armor and dons her clerical vestments. She retains her scimitar with the the holy symbol of Helena worked into the hilt and her blue and white stole with Helena's mark predominantly displayed.

Joining Veniarus and Megan before the planned supper, the war-maiden tries to make sense of the mess they are trying to resolve.

"Lord Morvax has ownership of the land. If this is the case, he has the right to do with it as he pleases. But, that may not be the wisest decision on his part."

"Windflower appears to know this and fears what will potentially happen in the future."

"Then there is the Fey pact we learned about on the trip outbound to Tritower. Having an Inn, could actually help with ensuring the pact remains in place. Travelers along the road can stop at the way station and then do not venture into the Feywood."

"I am still unsure what exactly the druid is objecting to that is causing them to insult each other. I think we should talk to them individually to learn exactly what the true disagreement is about."

[sblock=Rolls]Knowledge Local (1d20+1=9)
Knowledge History (1d20+1=17) - Anything about the events involving the estate or the Fey pact?
Knowledge Geography (1d20+1=15) - Anything special about the lay of the land and terrain?
Knowledge Nature (1d20+1=17) - Hmmm, anything relevant?
Knowledge Nobility (1d20+1=7)[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 22 (20 without shield, 18 flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +5 Reflex: +4 Will: +7 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity
Conditions if Effect: Point Blank Shot

Current Weapon in Hand: None
Javelins: 5/5 Remaining

Fire Bolt: 4/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 4/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Orisons: (Light, Resistance, Guidance, Detect Magic)
1st Level 2/4 (Shield of Faith, Doom, Bless, Burning Hands)
2nd Level 0/3 (Resist Energy, Bull's Strength, Barkskin) [/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[DalkonCledwin]

"Hmmm. I am not so sure that having ownership of the land necessarily means that he automatically has the right to determine everything that happens on that land. Especially if there are people living on that land prior to him taking possession of it, or pre-existing laws or pacts for how land in that area is allowed to be developed as is the case in this situation. It is my understanding that Lord Morvax would not let something so trifling as the Feywood Pact get in the way of his desire to not only build the Inn, but to also harvest wood from the surrounding area. If his loggers venture into the Feywood, and start harvesting Fey protected tree's, he could have a large scale war, depending on how large the Feywood population actually is, develop on him, and he would be the instigator. That is my concern. And this is coming from someone born and raised in the Harran Forest." Veniarus contemplates in a voice loud enough to include Saktouk, Megan, and Ariel in the conversation but no one else.

 

[perrinmiller]

OOC: I will roll Knowledge Civics and Knowledge Bureaucracy... Dang, sorry wrong game.

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

Audra studiously keeps her distance from the conversation, speaking now and again to Adolfo or Nathaniel as plans about the party's campsite continue to be laid out. She walks over to where supplies are and stops, looking at certain items there. She quirks an eyebrow, looks back at where Ariel is talking to a few of the others near the nobleman's attendants. She looks back to the supplies and nods to herself, she then turns on heel and crosses to where Adolfo sits, presumably discussing the Estate with Nathaniel. She crouches down in front of the two men, motioning with her head toward the gathering. She makes a motion with her hand as if drinking from a mug and then motions with her head toward the supplies. An inquisitive look in her eyes.

[sblock=For SS21]Audra is asking what Adolfo and Nathaniel think of the idea of sharing a little of the local booze they picked up at the small village with the nobleman and his men at least, as she isn't sure the Druid won't have the same opinion of the drink as a certain Cleric does. She's open to pouring the drinks either before or after dinner, if it might be appropriate.[/sblock]

OOC: Rare chance to post from home today, it seems. The 'Honey Do' list is rather short. Yay!

 

[sunshadow21]

Ariel basically has the situation understood. As she thinks about it, she does recall lessons concerning the Feywood and the area surrounding it. The wood itself has always been strange, but there is no history of significant trouble in the recorded past, though there are a few spoken stories that have been handed down that something happened before humans settled here to cause bad blood between the different groups of fey that inhabited the region at the time. The fey will confirm the basic idea, but refuse to discuss details. The locals have never seriously interacted with the woods, being content to acknowledge it's existence, and where it seemed prudent, make paths across some of the outshoots along the edge.

As for the estate, you recall that many of the estates along the Silver Road have a long history of turnover and absenteeism that reflects the fates of the many minor nobles that claim them as part of validating their larger claim to nobility. This would appear to be one such estate that at least in the recent past has lacked an owner that had both the will and the capability to really do much of anything with it. You suspect it has less to do with the proximity of the Feywood, and more to do with the lack of proximity to Venza or Tritower.

Adolfo and Nathenial both agree that sharing the local brew would be a good way to help relax the noble, and demonstrate that he is at least not amongst enemies.

 

[VVilhem]

OOC: I am good to fast forward to dinner, where Megan look forward to making observations.

 

[DalkonCledwin]

OOC: also good to fast forward to dinner

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric

Ariel replies to Veniarus, "Well, hopefully we can get specifics during the meal. If our two lushes can ply the noble with drink, we could learn the truth."

Seeing that her companions are not really interested in further discussion of things before dinner, Ariel acknowledges that she can be ready as well. She takes a few moments to freshen up and wash her hands first though.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 22 (20 without shield, 18 flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +5 Reflex: +4 Will: +7 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity
Conditions if Effect: Point Blank Shot

Current Weapon in Hand: None
Javelins: 5/5 Remaining

Fire Bolt: 4/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 4/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Orisons: (Light, Resistance, Guidance, Detect Magic)
1st Level 2/4 (Shield of Faith, Doom, Bless, Burning Hands)
2nd Level 0/3 (Resist Energy, Bull's Strength, Barkskin) [/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae