Hey, people call me "Peter Pan."
I suppose I should have said I want my "TOYS" back.
I suppose I should have said I want my "TOYS" back.
Some idle gossip for a shallow nobleman to drop
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I wonder if my old micronauts are in some corner of my parent's basement somewhere? My dad never throws anything even remotely collectible away (his mom threw out a bunch of his 1940s & 1950s baseball cards when he entered the army in the early 60s, so he probably has nightmares that he would do similar for the next equivalent to a Mickey Mantle rookie card...)
DrunkonDuty
he/him
I want my toys back too.
I think I gave my Micronauts away to some neighbours when I was about 18. Along with my original (1970's) Star Wars action figures. Silly silly silly me.
Don't know much about baseball or baseball cards over here but even I know that losing a Mickey Mantle rookie card is a major ouch.
I think I gave my Micronauts away to some neighbours when I was about 18. Along with my original (1970's) Star Wars action figures. Silly silly silly me.
Don't know much about baseball or baseball cards over here but even I know that losing a Mickey Mantle rookie card is a major ouch.
That essentially describes the fate of my Dad's coin collection...and my fossil, toy car and the bulk of my comic collections.
In my Dad's case, his mom used his collection to pay the paperboy.
Lord Zardoz
Explorer
- "No one has actually seen the king in quite a while. Sure, the palace keeps sending out edicts, and the council meetings go on as normal. But no one I have spoken to can actually recall the last time they say his royal highness with their own eyes."
- "I am sure that you have not noticed, but the once grand parties at Count Harolds estate have not been quite to the standard that they once were. He keeps up appearances well, but he only seems to have half the servants on hand he once had. You would think that it would be easier for me to get servants now that he has had to let some go, but the supply of trained household staff has gone up, not down."
- "I say, have you heard that the Kalerian theatre troupe has seen fit to grace our fair kingdom for the first time? The play is very popular, but the local clergy are all hot and bothered by it, saying that this, 'King in Yellow' is immoral somehow. I but the more the Clergy types complain, the more popular the play becomes."
- "Can you believe that general Sellik is being recalled in disgrace to testify before the council for his failure to bring a satisfactorily conclusion to the 'North Brierhallow' situaton? The issue has become a bit of a scandal for duke Ronald. Duke Ronald promised the council that a quick victory could be had, but that was 6 years ago. It seems that every other year the general who Ronald said would bring a fresh eye and the right approach to the situation is being recalled for one reason or another. But Sellik is the first to say that the situation is entirely untenable."
- "I have heard that Lady Zelda, the proprieter of that lovely little opium den on fleet street has availible, for select clients, has a rather exclusive service. Apparently they have the most amazing collection of prostitutes on staff. My good friend Lawrence says there is one there that has the most remarkable resemblance to the our own Princess Rebecca. All are young, pleasing compliant, and best of all, they are silent! Worth every penny my friend."
- "I am sure it is not my place to say, but Lord Pollok has not been to temple services lately. However, Cardinal Richard has not said one word about it, and Lord Pollok still enjoys the good Cardinal's loyal support in the council. Isn't that strange?"
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- "I am sure that you have not noticed, but the once grand parties at Count Harolds estate have not been quite to the standard that they once were. He keeps up appearances well, but he only seems to have half the servants on hand he once had. You would think that it would be easier for me to get servants now that he has had to let some go, but the supply of trained household staff has gone up, not down."
- "I say, have you heard that the Kalerian theatre troupe has seen fit to grace our fair kingdom for the first time? The play is very popular, but the local clergy are all hot and bothered by it, saying that this, 'King in Yellow' is immoral somehow. I but the more the Clergy types complain, the more popular the play becomes."
- "Can you believe that general Sellik is being recalled in disgrace to testify before the council for his failure to bring a satisfactorily conclusion to the 'North Brierhallow' situaton? The issue has become a bit of a scandal for duke Ronald. Duke Ronald promised the council that a quick victory could be had, but that was 6 years ago. It seems that every other year the general who Ronald said would bring a fresh eye and the right approach to the situation is being recalled for one reason or another. But Sellik is the first to say that the situation is entirely untenable."
- "I have heard that Lady Zelda, the proprieter of that lovely little opium den on fleet street has availible, for select clients, has a rather exclusive service. Apparently they have the most amazing collection of prostitutes on staff. My good friend Lawrence says there is one there that has the most remarkable resemblance to the our own Princess Rebecca. All are young, pleasing compliant, and best of all, they are silent! Worth every penny my friend."
- "I am sure it is not my place to say, but Lord Pollok has not been to temple services lately. However, Cardinal Richard has not said one word about it, and Lord Pollok still enjoys the good Cardinal's loyal support in the council. Isn't that strange?"
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Herobizkit
Adventurer
That made my head go into wrongbad land.
"Yes, it's true! And they are ladies of significant experience. My father took me to see his, who was his father's before him. Elven? No, I don't believe so... I do wonder how they control the smell, though..."
Lord Zardoz
Explorer
I figure the best rumors to drop are the ones that have multiple hooks to catch the players on, and for them to be very ambiguous. The resembleance can mean anything or nothing. The fact that they are silent could also be something or could be nothing. The entire rumor could be a major plot hook, significant side quest, or dead end. Great fun.
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"A couple of members of the House Guard were seen at Riven the Flesh-Weavers shop, along with a hooded figure that some suggest was Prince Halrun himself. Rumors are flying about what cause such a young man would have to visit that specialist."
[Riven the Flesh-Weaver is a transmuter who uses spells of his own research to clear away wrinkles, remove scars from battle-wounds, lighten or darken skin, hair or eyes, to conceal signs of premature greying, etc. The prince, a young man, in theory having no need of such services, barring some sort of sniggered-about 'shortcoming,' but the truth could be; 1) he was nearly assassinated, and was having the scar removed, as the King doesn't want a panic or succession-speculation to start up, 2) he is being awarded a medal of valor, but lacks any impressive battle-scars (or experience, for that matter) and so is having such a scar manufactured to 'prove' his battle-tested worth, 3) he has discovered a birthmark that happens to be exactly the same as one upon the Captain of the Guard, a friend of the Queen, and that his 'father' the King does not share. He needs to have that erased, quicky...]
"High Priestess Camille has returned from exile, and is officiating at Count Durant's wedding, despite it being Count Durant who saw her driven from the country in the first place! Does she intend to spoil his nuptials in revenge, or has he some leverage upon her, that forces her to come back and sing the praises of the man who betrayed her?"
"The King is older than he looks, and while he struts and bellows like a man half his age, it is no secret that his flag no longer flies as high as it once did, as they say. It's quite a surprise, then, to see that the Queen is again with child. Bully for him."
"Ah, so nice to see the rumors laid to rest. These new coins fresh from the mint bear the King's own visage, and prove that the gold shipment from Anbar Province did indeed arrive at the mint, and were not, as rumored, waylaid by brigands. Oh, what a speculation, what a panic. Merchants all in an uproar, guild's aflutter, lesser nations refusing to lend at face value... but these coins are shiny and new, obviously fresh-forged. It's good to have the coin of the realm regarded as secure again."
[Close examination reveals that the 'new' coins are the old coins, with the former King's bearded visage scraped clean and bare-faced, to resemble the new King, and the inscription changed. Where did the gold shipment go? Where did these older coins, altered to appear new, come from? Surely not the Reserve, as it's forbidden for coin to be removed from the surety of the vault!]
"Ah, look there at Duchess Annalise and her pretty sparkling snuff-box. How quaint. How common. I'm sure her girl is a regular at the Snake's Den, to keep her mistresses shapely nose so rosy and flush."
"That pale witch who slinks and simpers beside young Carstairs? She's a piece of work. A Cleric of the Self-Martyred, they whisper, and the reason Carstairs has taken to wearing such high collars and voluminous sleeves is to hide the work of the flagellent's blades. In private, he wears the bit and she holds the reins."
[Riven the Flesh-Weaver is a transmuter who uses spells of his own research to clear away wrinkles, remove scars from battle-wounds, lighten or darken skin, hair or eyes, to conceal signs of premature greying, etc. The prince, a young man, in theory having no need of such services, barring some sort of sniggered-about 'shortcoming,' but the truth could be; 1) he was nearly assassinated, and was having the scar removed, as the King doesn't want a panic or succession-speculation to start up, 2) he is being awarded a medal of valor, but lacks any impressive battle-scars (or experience, for that matter) and so is having such a scar manufactured to 'prove' his battle-tested worth, 3) he has discovered a birthmark that happens to be exactly the same as one upon the Captain of the Guard, a friend of the Queen, and that his 'father' the King does not share. He needs to have that erased, quicky...]
"High Priestess Camille has returned from exile, and is officiating at Count Durant's wedding, despite it being Count Durant who saw her driven from the country in the first place! Does she intend to spoil his nuptials in revenge, or has he some leverage upon her, that forces her to come back and sing the praises of the man who betrayed her?"
"The King is older than he looks, and while he struts and bellows like a man half his age, it is no secret that his flag no longer flies as high as it once did, as they say. It's quite a surprise, then, to see that the Queen is again with child. Bully for him."
"Ah, so nice to see the rumors laid to rest. These new coins fresh from the mint bear the King's own visage, and prove that the gold shipment from Anbar Province did indeed arrive at the mint, and were not, as rumored, waylaid by brigands. Oh, what a speculation, what a panic. Merchants all in an uproar, guild's aflutter, lesser nations refusing to lend at face value... but these coins are shiny and new, obviously fresh-forged. It's good to have the coin of the realm regarded as secure again."
[Close examination reveals that the 'new' coins are the old coins, with the former King's bearded visage scraped clean and bare-faced, to resemble the new King, and the inscription changed. Where did the gold shipment go? Where did these older coins, altered to appear new, come from? Surely not the Reserve, as it's forbidden for coin to be removed from the surety of the vault!]
"Ah, look there at Duchess Annalise and her pretty sparkling snuff-box. How quaint. How common. I'm sure her girl is a regular at the Snake's Den, to keep her mistresses shapely nose so rosy and flush."
"That pale witch who slinks and simpers beside young Carstairs? She's a piece of work. A Cleric of the Self-Martyred, they whisper, and the reason Carstairs has taken to wearing such high collars and voluminous sleeves is to hide the work of the flagellent's blades. In private, he wears the bit and she holds the reins."
Not gossip but a way to mess with the characters...
Noble: What did you say your name was? Mmmmm, once knew a woman by that name, oh, it has been 20 something years ago. She just loved a good roll in the hay. She just up and disappeared.
Topics:
Road conditions: will discuss the conditions of the road and how the government has been shifting funds to the military and build of of trops on the borders.
Hired Help: will go on about quality of service provided by non-nobles.
Who is sleeping with who: match maker, match maker make me a fire. Who is sleeping with who does not matter, it is why and the outcome. Plots are found in the bed room!
Noble: What did you say your name was? Mmmmm, once knew a woman by that name, oh, it has been 20 something years ago. She just loved a good roll in the hay. She just up and disappeared.
Topics:
Road conditions: will discuss the conditions of the road and how the government has been shifting funds to the military and build of of trops on the borders.
Hired Help: will go on about quality of service provided by non-nobles.
Who is sleeping with who: match maker, match maker make me a fire. Who is sleeping with who does not matter, it is why and the outcome. Plots are found in the bed room!
Great way to mess with someone, especially if they're around 19...
