Midway Mining Expedition (PbP)
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Tellerian Hawke
Defender of Oerth
When Coldtree doesn't follow Taka's lead, Taka looks at him quizzically, but says nothing. Taka will then approach the women, and try to talk to them politely, while Coldtree gathers their equipment.
MacConnell
Creator of The Untamed Wilds
Coldtree: full health
Harnin arrows: 17
Tunic: 60 - 2 - 2 = 56
Taka: full health
Boots: 20 - 7 = 14
Tehn: full health
Harnin arrows: 17
Tunic: 60 - 2 - 2 = 56
Taka: full health
Boots: 20 - 7 = 14
Tehn: full health
Coins:
Standard Earnings: 360 shillings / 10 days
Shillings: 501
Animal Parts:
Ant Pinchers: 5, (Cohesion +1)
Ant Stingers: 5, {Toxin x2}
Beetle Elytra: 5 pair (deflect 4, soak 2)
Canine Teeth: 1 set, (Strength +1)
Duck Feathers: 1 set, (Cohesion +1)
Goat Jawbone: 1, (Will +1)
Harvester Feather Talisman: 1, (Health +1)
Peccary Tusks: 1 pair, (Confluence +1)
Viper Skull: 1, ?
Viper Heart: 1, ?
Snakeskin: 20% coverage
Ores:
Tin: 1, (Persona +1), {- Mind x 2}
Zinc: 8, (Health +1), {+ Body x 2}
Stone:
Bloodstone: 1, (Health +1)
Flint: 1, {Shock x2}
Heartstone: 1 (Confluence +1)
Slate: 8, {Sound x2}
Oddities:
Hebrian Regular Insignia (fabric)
Standard Earnings: 360 shillings / 10 days
Shillings: 501
Animal Parts:
Ant Pinchers: 5, (Cohesion +1)
Ant Stingers: 5, {Toxin x2}
Beetle Elytra: 5 pair (deflect 4, soak 2)
Canine Teeth: 1 set, (Strength +1)
Duck Feathers: 1 set, (Cohesion +1)
Goat Jawbone: 1, (Will +1)
Harvester Feather Talisman: 1, (Health +1)
Peccary Tusks: 1 pair, (Confluence +1)
Viper Skull: 1, ?
Viper Heart: 1, ?
Snakeskin: 20% coverage
Ores:
Tin: 1, (Persona +1), {- Mind x 2}
Zinc: 8, (Health +1), {+ Body x 2}
Stone:
Bloodstone: 1, (Health +1)
Flint: 1, {Shock x2}
Heartstone: 1 (Confluence +1)
Slate: 8, {Sound x2}
Oddities:
Hebrian Regular Insignia (fabric)
Tehn laughs at the underbreath comment. "I think you have this wrong idea stuck in your head. To me a whore is something completely different, but whatever. I'll help get our stuff, over by the women, after I see what these people had too."
The eldest woman, who spoke somewhat rudely the first time, bows in the Hebrian custom. "Thank you. I am not ungrateful. The idea of ending my days as the wife of an Evipau is not at all appealing, but it was better than dying of dehydration. When the caravan was attacked, I knew we were too far from East Port, and I did not know the distance remaining to Midway. It seemed a chance encounter that the Evipaun attacked the caravan. I am Rozu. The girls are Deiji, Yuri, Kosai, Rani, and Rotasu. Yes, we are all named for flowers but those are our names. We use no others."
"By the fact that you men are here, I guess we were closer to Midway than I knew."
Understanding the last statement, Tehn responds, "Here we are maybe 3 days."
It is clear his Hebrian is limited.
It is noted that the women had been decorated with laurels of flowers, which they begin to discard, and even some of the trinkets belonging to the crew, which they return when mentioned.
The Evipaun, as the woman named them, seem to have nothing special of their own to pique interest. They have some dried meats, their own water skins, and much of the stolen rice. Many of the DWAC belongings were adorning the men. Everything else is with the women, who are even willing to help carry water and grain.
On the return trip, the younger women become more talkative and express greater range of emotion than Rozu, who seems to lack much of it. Her mannerism and the things she says give strong indication of her pragmatism.
Upon arrival in the mining camp, there is elation at the sight of the company and their accompaniment. Foreman Gebbrik greets the men and congratulates them on their success, paying out the wage of 360 shillings. Reputation for the crew is bolstered.
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Tellerian Hawke
Defender of Oerth
Taka thanks the woman, and says that he was glad to have been of service to her.
After reaching town, Taka makes good on his promise to sell his Harnin short sword, and returns the axe handle to the smith that he borrowed it from.
After that, he inquires as to the availability of better armor, and specifically, what types of leather are available, and their associated costs.
When it is time to eat, Taka approaches Tehn.
Taka says, "If you'd like to learn Hebrian, I can teach you. We can practice whenever we stop to rest or eat. Like right now... the stew you are eating is known as "kohtahlu" in Hebrian."
If Tehn is willing, Taka will continue to offer the vocabulary lesson during the course of the evening's meal.
After reaching town, Taka makes good on his promise to sell his Harnin short sword, and returns the axe handle to the smith that he borrowed it from.
After that, he inquires as to the availability of better armor, and specifically, what types of leather are available, and their associated costs.
When it is time to eat, Taka approaches Tehn.
Taka says, "If you'd like to learn Hebrian, I can teach you. We can practice whenever we stop to rest or eat. Like right now... the stew you are eating is known as "kohtahlu" in Hebrian."
If Tehn is willing, Taka will continue to offer the vocabulary lesson during the course of the evening's meal.
MacConnell
Creator of The Untamed Wilds
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Kwargrow
Gamer Extraordinaire
On the way back to Midway, Coldtree will speak with the women in Hebrian. He will give them whatever possessions of the Evipau that they wish, even weapons. He will ask them about their ambitions and desires, if they are happy in their current life or would choose another if they could. He will NOT attempt to seduce them, and will NOT touch them sexually. (I emphasized the NOT because y'all don't always read all of my post)
With the blessing of T&T, Coldtree will invite these women to join the DWAC. In private conference with his partners, he reasons, "If we add new members, then we can dispense the jobs we don't want to do to them, and take on the best jobs for ourselves. Plus, these women are grateful to us, even more since we are giving them a way out of their current situation. You can't buy that kind of loyalty."
With the blessing of T&T, Coldtree will invite these women to join the DWAC. In private conference with his partners, he reasons, "If we add new members, then we can dispense the jobs we don't want to do to them, and take on the best jobs for ourselves. Plus, these women are grateful to us, even more since we are giving them a way out of their current situation. You can't buy that kind of loyalty."
Tellerian Hawke
Defender of Oerth
Taka says, flatly, "They agreed to marriage to avoid conflict and/or mistreatment; I doubt they are looking to travel the path of the warrior. You can ask them, of course, and even train them to fight, if that is your intent. But this whole idea of an "adventuring company" sits wrong with me. When I suggested that we name ourselves the Birds of Prey, I was joking; and I was also assuming whichever name we decided upon would be like a nickname, used mainly between us and perhaps certain people in Midway. But the idea of forming an "official group" seems unnecessary to me. Why do people feel the need to label what a group of friends does? If they wish to join us, they will be our friends. And if that comes to pass, they can accompany us on any outing that they wish. I am not a chief. I will not "assign" tasks to anyone. What I do, I do in the name of friendship, benevolence, and honor. I do not wish to give it a name, or implement a set of rules. We are, each of us, on our own path in life. That is the way that I see it."
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Kwargrow
Gamer Extraordinaire
Coldtree shakes his head, "I do not intend for them to accompany us. We will take on the most dangerous, lucrative jobs. There will be many tasks people will have for us, that we will not have the time or desire to fulfill. Our recruits will perform those tasks, earn their own way without having to lay under a man, and still contribute a valuable service to Midway. We are an adventuring company, after all. Also, when we are out of town, they can look after our interests."
MacConnell
Creator of The Untamed Wilds
Coldtree: full health
Harnin arrows: 17
Tunic: 60 - 2 - 2 = 56
Taka: full health
Boots: 20 - 7 = 14
Tehn: full health
Harnin arrows: 17
Tunic: 60 - 2 - 2 = 56
Taka: full health
Boots: 20 - 7 = 14
Tehn: full health
Coins:
Standard Earnings: 360 shillings / 10 days
Shillings: 501
Animal Parts:
Ant Pinchers: 5, (Cohesion +1)
Ant Stingers: 5, {Toxin x2}
Beetle Elytra: 5 pair (deflect 4, soak 2)
Canine Teeth: 1 set, (Strength +1)
Duck Feathers: 1 set, (Cohesion +1)
Goat Jawbone: 1, (Will +1)
Harvester Feather Talisman: 1, (Health +1)
Peccary Tusks: 1 pair, (Confluence +1)
Viper Skull: 1, ?
Snakeskin: 20% coverage
Ores:
Tin: 1, (Persona +1), {- Mind x 2}
Zinc: 8, (Health +1), {+ Body x 2}
Stone:
Bloodstone: 1, (Health +1)
Flint: 1, {Shock x2}
Heartstone: 1 (Confluence +1)
Slate: 8, {Sound x2}
Oddities:
Hebrian Regular Insignia (fabric)
Standard Earnings: 360 shillings / 10 days
Shillings: 501
Animal Parts:
Ant Pinchers: 5, (Cohesion +1)
Ant Stingers: 5, {Toxin x2}
Beetle Elytra: 5 pair (deflect 4, soak 2)
Canine Teeth: 1 set, (Strength +1)
Duck Feathers: 1 set, (Cohesion +1)
Goat Jawbone: 1, (Will +1)
Harvester Feather Talisman: 1, (Health +1)
Peccary Tusks: 1 pair, (Confluence +1)
Viper Skull: 1, ?
Snakeskin: 20% coverage
Ores:
Tin: 1, (Persona +1), {- Mind x 2}
Zinc: 8, (Health +1), {+ Body x 2}
Stone:
Bloodstone: 1, (Health +1)
Flint: 1, {Shock x2}
Heartstone: 1 (Confluence +1)
Slate: 8, {Sound x2}
Oddities:
Hebrian Regular Insignia (fabric)
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The woman become more comfortable with and confident in their new company during the course of travel. They brush off any offer of goods, but convey appreciation for the offer. Rozu is more private about her own thoughts and desires than the younger women. She deflects inquiries. Though it may be surprising, all of the woman seem especially content with their work, explaining that the pay and environment is much better than working rice fields or fishing boats. As a particular bonus, the crew of Rozu was specifically allowed to relocate and work at Midway.
One of the women does express an interest in weapon training and demonstrates some natural grace to accompany the skill.
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Tehn finally gets involved in the past conversation. "I am going to disagree on recruitment at this time for a different and possibly still sensitive reason. What if a job of our recruits turns out like that skunk fiasco we suffered in our first outing? No, I do not think we are ready for recruitment, yet."
"As to a label, it is a means of identification and ease of conversation. If we do not label ourselves, others will create their own labels for us. Can you image, 'Hey let's see if we can get those men, you know the cook, the miner, and the medic, to blah, blah, blah.' No, it is better to have a name."
"As to looking after our interests, I say we are not ready for this either; but in the future, we may need a clerk, someone who can take jobs and negotiate terms in our absence. The rice is good, but bringing back those women is going to get us some reputation clout."
After a couple of days in town, Foreman Gebbrik seeks out the DWAC. This time there is no mystery. He explains that when the prospector was out to the south looking for mineable ore, he noticed a band of Deviard, encamped further south. These people being an eminent danger to the community should they travel further north, he wishes the company to investigate the band and deter them from coming north, if necessary.
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Kwargrow
Gamer Extraordinaire
Coldtree nods passively at the refusal of recruits and doesn't bring it up again. He will work with anyone that desires hand to hand training, knowing this will also speed the growth of own skill.
In town, he will tell the story of how they rescued the women, even including their initial defeat. He knows the women will tell the true story anyway, so a lie will not serve in this case. He will offer up the evidence that they collected during the quest.
To Gebbrick, about the mission, he says, "An entire band of Deviard? This will be difficult. We will go see what we can do, but if we can't trick them into leaving, we might need to lure them into a trap."
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In town, he will tell the story of how they rescued the women, even including their initial defeat. He knows the women will tell the true story anyway, so a lie will not serve in this case. He will offer up the evidence that they collected during the quest.
To Gebbrick, about the mission, he says, "An entire band of Deviard? This will be difficult. We will go see what we can do, but if we can't trick them into leaving, we might need to lure them into a trap."
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