A Faerie Affair - OOC IV: Petal to the Metal

[WindStruck]

She's a Faerie and should be Astra-sized.

I think she was just sitting at a throne far, far too big for her. Because badassery and royal snobbery.

[Archmage1]

So poor Ori's the only giant in the area?

And sitting in a chair sized for a half orc... that seems like a great way to seem like you can't fill your role. Very sad messaging.

[Ninja_Prawn]

This is correct, Soren, Reena and most of the courtiers are faeries, who are 9-12 inches tall. There are some Small and Medium creatures around - satyrs, gnomes, nymphs and elves mainly - but they are rare.

With the half-orc sized throne, the seat of it would be pretty high up for any tiny creatures at ground level. So even if the proportions of the throne dwarf Reena, she's still perched way up above her subjects. If it would seem less ridiculous, she could have been standing rather than sitting.

[Archmage1]

That works, and I think Violet's most recent conversation stands. I was really, really tempted to ask about the split between the courts, but that seemed like a think to ask about slightly later.

[WindStruck]

And sitting in a chair sized for a half orc... that seems like a great way to seem like you can't fill your role. Very sad messaging.

Oof. That seems like an insight Violet might not want to mention..

But then again, she wasn't there to see that, so that won't come up! Hopefully.

[Archmage1]

Indeed!

Violet had to try really hard to not lambast the Queen for her dour and boring clothing too! With black hair, red eyes, pale skin... she could do lots of things that weren't grey! Like... silvers, and golds, and sparkles, and lots of things!

[Archmage1]

To make sure I'm not being crazy, are we using the sorcerer/bard swap one spell after a long rest rule? If so, Violet could swap a spell for Sending the next time she rests.

[Ninja_Prawn]

No, I'm sticking with the RAW on that. You can only replace a spell on level up.

[WindStruck]

This is reminding me of those homebrew spells we came up with.

Let's see if I can remember. Leaves to Laquer? The instant antique one? And then Kyu's Wondrous Ray of Wonders.

Unfortunately, I don't think Astra has had any time to research anything.

[Ninja_Prawn]

The instant antique spell was written up as below:

Astra's Instant Antique
1st-level transmutation

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a clock or hourglass)
Duration: Instantaneous

You increase the age of a Small or smaller nonmagical object that is not being worn or held - or the contents of a container no larger than 40 gallons - that you touch, by up to 1 year. If the target is perishable or subject to decay, it deteriorates according to its nature and the environment it is currently situated in; objects that improve with age do so along the same lines.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can increase the age of the target by a number of years equal to the square of the level of the spell slot (4 years at level 2, 9 years at level 3, etc.).

But I don't think you did find time to learn it yet.

[WindStruck]

Oh, yes, and Dumpling!

The magical mule that appears and disappears whenever it is convenient!

...but I suppose, that's only from player perspective.

[Majin]

Oh, yes, and Dumpling!

The magical mule that appears and disappears whenever it is convenient!

...but I suppose, that's only from player perspective.

I just assume the characters spend every minute off-screen taking care of it

[Archmage1]

And by now, Dumpling's hair would have been quite well woven with flowers...

[WindStruck]

Hm. I definitely need to get Astra helping with that arcane diagram. She will feel much more useful than arranging flowers..

[Archmage1]

Especially when Violet starts the plant growth, for eight hours of classical music, and dance...

Which, ah... raises an important question: Are we aiming for the party to be soon, or later?

[Archmage1]

What time is it currently? If Violet takes 8 hours to sing to the plants, and the trees, to help them become all that they can be(And to prepare an amazing party space), what time would it be then?

[Archmage1]

Is it sad that it would probably be pretty entertaining if we did need to hunt down the retreating wine? It would be quite thematic...

[Ninja_Prawn]

What time is it currently?

I think it's late morning. 11am or so.

You probably don't need the party to be underway to attract Hefeydd's attention. Just the promise of it should be enough.

[Archmage1]

Much partying shall be had, in the evening!

Also, it would be nifty if dusk was around 7... something about finishing the epic party space just as the sun departs...

[Archmage1]

How is the ivy suspicious? Is the plant itself suspicious(Poison ivy, or something similar?) Is it growing in a suspicious manner? Does it seem like a sigil of some sort?

Is it wearing a top-hat and monocle? :P

Violet is kinda cheating the spell by fluffing it as singing and dancing around the area, but she might be able to give it a lookit?

[WindStruck]

Also might anyone else notice this suspicious ivy, or is it just Violet?

I have a theory. Maybe that ivy will become a gateway for the tardy prince to step through.

[Ninja_Prawn]

How is the ivy suspicious?

In the sense that its tendrils seem to be forming into unusual shapes and patterns. Violet can't spare enough concentration to investigate any further than that.

[Majin]

Maybe Kor could take a look at the vines? Though at the moment he's focused on Astra and Addam, but I guess he can't do much there.

[Archmage1]

OOC, it is an interesting riddle. Maybe a bit unfair to the seemingly Europeanish faeries.(At least as far as plants, birds, and insects go)

Or I might be thinking of the wrong answer.

[Ninja_Prawn]

I'm happy for you to metagame riddles, by the way. You don't have to constrain yourself to IC knowledge for this one.

As for Astra's nature check, you're not sure the answer is a plant or fruit. Most plants aren't particularly 'deep', after all, even root vegetables.

[Archmage1]

In that case, I was thinking a durian.

The treasure is, of course, the flesh of the fruit.
They are thorny, and the smell is more than enough to make you weep(Although not poisonous, the smell is extreme)
The flesh is often described as savory/sweet.

Violet would probably suggest Mr. Bear! He likes sleeping in caves, which have stalagmites and stalactites(Which can be poisoned by touching them), and if you find him, you might get to hug him, which is really nice and sweet, or you might cry at his sheer adorableness!

[Majin]

I was trying to think about thorny fruuts. I remembered dragonfruit, but that didn't seem to fit. Durian sounds much better.

[Archmage1]

The thorns aren't poisonous, but the smell is. So... Maybe? Knowing the other riddles might help, if they are a series.

[Archmage1]

It could also be an onion, I suppose?

A treasure hidden somewhere deep: They grow underground
Behind poison'd spears to make you weep: They make you cry.
If these defenses you defeat: Don't let the pain stop you!
You'll claim a prize so salty sweet: Depends on the onion.

[Majin]

Oh, just now noticed Ninja said the answer may not be a plant.

Apparently sea urchins have some goo inside which can be somewhat sweet and savory.