[LPF] The Forge of Fury, Pt1

[Artur Hawkwing]

Marcus nods in agreement with Iago.

"Lady Fae'shiel. In Elven terms this young lady may seem to be considered an infant, but she is not of Elven decent. At least it wouldn't appear so. We who are not of that blood, where they might live to be in the hundreds or even thousands of years in age must live our lives in the compressed cycle we are given. She may not look like, on elven terms, she would be ready to release her mother's apron strings, but for a Human, for example, she looks to me as if she is a young adult, capable of making her own choices and learning from her own mistakes, or not as her own personality might call for. Might as well judge me in the same, if you are going to compare all of your companions based solely on the life of those of Elven kind."

Marcus' voice stays low, but firm as he speaks. Not arguing, not trying to prattle or sound as if he is belittling Fae'shiel's opinion, but merely attempting to make a point.

"We might do better to pick this up in the morning after some sleep and something to fortify our stomachs. Perhaps we should meet again for breakfast?"

 

[DalkonCledwin]

Fae'shiel glances to Marcus and says "Marcus, you could have the long life of a full-blooded Elf, were you to live in the Border Realms. Afterall, you are yourself of Elvish descent." She looks back to Ariel and says "I apologize, I am not accustomed to dealing with Humans, much less young ones. I often forget that your race tends to look on age very differently than my own does. But even still, I find that being as young as you are and still being willing to risk your life, to be a bit reckless, but perhaps noble none the less."

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric (NPC)

Ariel follows the exchange between the other three.

With a look of some curious confusion, She says to Fae'shiel, "I am sorry, I thought I was clear."

"I am Her mistress's war maiden. Helina grants her grace and divine gifts to me every day and I serve willingly."

"There is no trick. This is no whim. My training was martial to prepare me for my path, chosen freely upon my adulthood this year. I have faith in Her will and commune with her every morning."

"You need not worry that I am a mindless zealot, nor could I comment on such people from your forest homes. Simply put, I am not an elf. Any such comparison would be... well, incomparable."

She looks over at Iago and Marcus, "I appreciate your defense of my honor and motivations. I think you are right in that the longer lived races can fully comprehend how fast those of the younger races mature. Just like I cannot fully understand why the average elf take 120 years to reach intellectual maturity where it only took me 16 years."

"Some have suggested they have stunted growth of their minds or they are just too flighty and frivolous until they become of age. However, I have only really worked with one other elf and he was a horse's arse. But, I would not be so close minded to judge their entire race by that one example."

The petite Aasimar smiles wanly at the others and rises from the chair.

"I shall meet you here in the morning, after my devotions then?"

[sblock=Mini Stats] Ariel Esimae
Initiative: +2
AC: 26 (23 without shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 37 Current: 37
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6 Reflex: +4 Will: +8 (+10 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity
Conditions if Effect: None

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

Fire Bolt: 6/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 5/5 remaining (3d6/DC14)
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Orisons: (Light, Resistance, Guidance, Detect Magic)
1st Level 5/5* (Shield of Faith, Doom, Bless, Divine Favor, Burning Hands)
2nd Level 4/4 (Lessor Restoration, Hold Person, Sound Burst, Barkskin)
3rd Level 3/3 (Fireball, Searing Light, Dispel Magic)[/sblock]

 

[mfloyd3]

"In the morning, then," Iago confirms. He raises his glass. "To a successful expedition!"

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel Esimae, Female Aasimar Cleric (NPC)

Ariel bids you good day and leaves you alone with an agreement to see you in the morning, "Have a good evening, and I will be ready to head north when we meet again tomorrow morning."

She stands and takes her weapons with her. The petite warmaiden departs the tavern after speaking with the bartender for a few moments.

[sblock=Mini Stats] Ariel Esimae
Initiative: +2
AC: 26 (23 without shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 37 Current: 37
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6 Reflex: +4 Will: +8 (+10 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity
Conditions if Effect: None

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

Fire Bolt: 6/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 5/5 remaining (3d6/DC14)
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: Orisons: (Light, Resistance, Guidance, Detect Magic)
1st Level 5/5* (Shield of Faith, Doom, Bless, Divine Favor, Burning Hands)
2nd Level 4/4 (Lessor Restoration, Hold Person, Sound Burst, Barkskin)
3rd Level 3/3 (Fireball, Searing Light, Dispel Magic)[/sblock]

GM: Go ahead close out the scene for your characters if you are ready, then summarize your evening and night to reach time of departure from Blasingdell again. If you need/want to do anything else in town, I will not stop you. But I think my next post will cover departure from the town and advancing the game a few days.

 

[mfloyd3]

Iago bids Ariel good night, and speaks briefly with his companions. "We should replenish our supplies," he says, "And depart tomorrow morning."

OOC: I favor just having everyone buy 6 (? lost track of days) days' worth of rations from group treasure and moving on. Iago has no other shopping needs.

The next morning, Iago rises, packs his gear, and goes to meet the group in the common room of the inn.

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

[sblock=ooc]Agreed. Six days rations each should be doable I think. Other than needing a count on the arrows I think Marcus just needs to do some snoring.[/sblock]

Marcus stands as Ariel leaves and resumes his seat when Iago speaks. He nods.

"Good idea. We should probably get up early enough to meet and have breakfast and decide what we want to do before she arrives. And hope that we don't have anymore of that blasted rain."

Marcus gets to his feet with a stretch as Iago departs. He turns to Fae'shiel.

"I hope I wasn't out of line a while ago. I really do think that she can help us. Not sure I fully trust her, but it's that way with anyone strange. I seem to recall we had our little issues at first as well. But I would say that you have my full, unquestioned trust."

He smiles a little awkwardly, as if not sure what he said is all he wanted to say.

"Lets get you up to your room and settled in a nice warm bed."

He offers his arm to her.

 

[DalkonCledwin]

Nodding in agreement to Iago's statement saying "Yes, some additional Rations would probably be advisable. I am not exceedingly proficient in finding my own food out in the wilderness."

As Marcus speaks to her Fae'shiel says "No, if anyone was out of line it was probably me. I am new to human cultures. I still have much to learn about the way they view their lives. I am not used to seeing someone who in Elven terms is probably about the equivalent to a 70 or 80 year old Elf, who is so willing to throw their life away. Those Zealots I spoke about, she considers them mindless in their faith, but at least they wait till their 100th cycle or longer before they pursue activities that could threaten their lives. But as it is becoming apparent to me, I cannot fully comprehend how the youngest of the races on this planet view their lives."

Then as Marcus mentions that he trusts her completely Fae'shiel blushes. She blushes even more profusely when he suggests getting her up to her room and into a warm bed. She says "W-w-would y-you care to join me?"

 

[perrinmiller]

GM: Not sure what you are looking for on the arrows. All the treasure from the orcs was sold off, including the arrows. Since everything can be sold at full value, there was no mechanic advantage to not selling them and creating extra bookkeeping. You all need to buy whatever extra arrows & rations you need from personal funds. There is no treasure remaining for community purchases.

 

[mfloyd3]

[sblock=ooc]I noted the purchase of food on Iago's character sheet, and made a minor update to encumbrance to account for the Handy Haversack (next time he levels I will go through and take better advantage of it, but don't want to take the time now).

Iago is ready to go, but I'm going to hold off on posting until Fae'shiel and Marcus have resolved their scene. Hopefully without costing us the game's PG rating. [/sblock]