The Witching Hour (IC)

[AvatarVecna]

Most of the village has shown up for the festival, and they're really getting into the swing of things. Mead and beer is flowing, plenty of games and contests, people cooking nice food and telling fun stories around roaring fires...everybody's having a good time. What would you be doing during the festivities?

Spoiler

Show

We've got a fall festival starting ~6pm that's probably gonna finally die down in the wee hours of the morning. All kinds of things are possible, so give me an idea of what you wanna be doing - if you want something a bit weird, than that's fine! It just shapes the town a bit more, you know? But an idea of how you'll spend the night, how long you'll stay up before turning in...or heck, if you don't want to attend, how are you spending the night instead?

[Unavenger]

Celestine was hard to miss.

It wasn't just the white hair and white eyes, as though someone had sucked out all the colour from them. It wasn't just the brand on her neck which she could probably have healed with magic if she'd tried but never cared enough to remove, marking her as a witch. No, the main thing about her was that she was decked from top to toe in enough weapons to slaughter a cohort and no-one had even tried asking her to put them away. She carried them essentially everywhere. No surprise; they were all she owned.

Honestly, she didn't know why she had come here. She could have stayed in the embrace of a beautiful nymph rather than dealing with the normalcy of everyday living. But, well, someone had to check on the less mystically-inclined, especially since they lacked the competence to keep themselves in line. She really, really wasn't interested in partying, and she had no money to spend. Instead, she just... watched, waiting ominously for something to go wrong.

It always did, and they'd probably blame her.

[JNAProductions]

Jane is busy at the Family Flagon, which has its doors open wide for visitors today. She's rushing back and forth, bringing drinks and food to everyone who comes, occasionally taking a moment to re-chill or re-heat as needed.

As she passes by one of the more tanked customers, she feels a slap on her rear. David! she gasps. You're married!

"Sorry, sorr..." he slurs out. "Thought you were-"

"David!" Bari shouts from the kitchen. "If I have to tell you one more time about this, you'll have to find somewhere else to drink!"

It's okay! Grandma, it's okay! Jane says, trying to calm the situation down. David, just don't do it again!

[JBarca]

Ez begins the night as he begins all such festivities - with a drink at the Flagon. He's careful not to have more than a cup of beer, though; it takes barely anything to leave him stumbling in the dark these days.

But the relaxation is good. He is making good progress adjusting the formula to the wax seal he uses to keep his more volatile creations encased, but a night off does the brain good.

He nods to a few acquaintances as he heads out, careful to avoid bumping into young Jane as she darts about.

The night air is cool and clean, and he appreciates the way it airs out his filthy robes. Seeing so many in their festival best, Ez almost has a moment of embarrassment about his attire before he spots his rival making some side coin at a stall set up near his shop.

"...Oh, terrific guess, master Tourle! But alas, the proper order is thus." With a flick of her wrist and a slight flourish, Sylurne reveals the solution to her puzzle. A chagrined, though still jovial, Dwarf - master Tourle, a general laborer - shakes his head ruefully and thanks the Elf before heading away with his friends.

With a glare toward Ez, the woman invites the alchemist to give it a shot as well, lacing her invitation with sarcasm and insults.

With a scowl, Ez heads toward the stall, eyeing the puzzle. It seemed a simple matter of rearranging a few common herbs, likely from Sylurne's stock.

"'Tarmaker,' you say? Let's see what you have, grass-eater. Ah, yes, this goes..."

After a few minutes of work, with a mocking Sylurne keeping an eye on the process, Ez completes the challenge. A moment passes as the apothecary checks his work, then her scowl splits into a grin.

"Excellent work! Shall we go explore a bit?" Her smile was contagious, and Ez quickly joins her, his grin slightly off for his eyepatch and scar-pocked stubble.

The two head off after closing up the stall, chatting like the old friends they are, looking for any brain teasers or games of skill to challenge each other in.

[Illven]

Brittany for her part was talking to one of the stand workers. Buying more then enough food to justify her presence, and chatting her up, before a mysterious white haired girl crossed her path.

Oooo. Whose that?

[wilphe]

Delena calls in on Mrs Garnak

Miss Delena Fellshield reporting for duty Captain

Thank you offering to help out so I can attend the festival m'dear. You understand what you have to do?

I think so, keep an eye on things and make sure when someone does do something stupid that they later regret it's something we can all laugh at rather than "I stabbed my best friend in a drunken argument over nothing"

Not how I would have said it but yes. Cyrus and Riddle are both also on duty, so don't be afraid to call on them.

Yes Ma'am. Have a good time tonight

Delena took her leave and slowly breathed outwards.

Hopefully nothing worse happens than a few drunks

She takes a route round town, stopping at the yurt of one of Galemon's newest residents.

Kor'gak. It's the festival today. Feast Of The Moon. You will be joining in?

[Unavenger]

"Oooo! Who's that?"

Celestine turned to the excitable young lady next to her. The lass's blonde hair was quite well-kept, more so than one might expect of common folk. Of course, that was because she wasn't common folk.

"I am Celestine Blackwood, a healer and enchantress largely feared for having magic and living outside the village, and you, if I may save you an introduction, are princess Brittney, or perhaps no longer princess, largely due to humans and their marriage arrangements not quite aligning with your preference for other women." She didn't miss a beat for the whole sentence.

Hey, being a holy exemplar of the purest form of Good didn't mean she had to be nice about other people's ridiculous traditions.

[Grey Guard]

Kor'gak was an orc, full-blooded at that. Their kind was not often found in the civilized frontier towns that were sprinkled around the north; at least not without warpaint, a fearsome roar, and a hefting axes the size of men. He had found his place providing menial labor, a strong arm, and the occasional brace of conies or haunch of venison to trade. Though, his strength rather than his hunting was more appreciated, as he was only modestly skilled at it.

He only attempted to cook his hunts once prior to selling, but it paled compared to Bren Garnak's work, and the one resident who purchased his food politely called it "orc-ey" with his product.

Needless to say, Kor'gak had found his place with his strength. He had been milling about his yurt for the past hour, sharpening his dagger, sharpening his axe, sharpening his tusk, and once out of things to sharpen, he paced. He had spent the majority of the early day helping people setup stalls, carry planks of wood, and ferry merchandise (though not trusted with anything expensive) around the town. Some of it he even got a copper for.

"Kor'gak. It's the festival today. Feast Of The Moon. You will be joining in?"

The voice outside his modest home made from mostly animal hide took him by surprise. She alien scent of sweet rolls, and the din of music and people must have made it easy for someone to approach without him realizing. The orc exited his yurt to look down at the young woman who had addressed him, cocking his head slightly to the side at her.

"Depends." grunted the orc. "Is talking and selling all there is to do?" His quizzical gaze glances around at the people down the road.

[WindStruck]

It was a busy night!!

The library was closed pretty much all day today (and early yesterday) because of the upcoming celebrations. Rashi spent much of her time with her family helping prepare food to share with the rest of the village and getting ready, herself. For tonight, she actually had saved up to buy a nice dress. It was still, by all accounts, a relatively normal dress, but the fabric was higher quality and it looked pretty, if not, a little gaudy. More importantly it fit her very slim frame perfectly.

Earlier today, she also spent much time helping decorate the village, helping string up lines of little flags, flowers and lights (well, she wasn't on the ladders herself obviously), helping arrange the tables and stalls, and otherwise doing what she could, coordinating with Mayor Barnaby and his assistant, even!

Spoiler: My first roll

Show

To help arrange things in an efficient manner.. and safely!
trained knowledge: (architecture and engineering): (1d20+4)[24]

But after all that, she turned in for a nap, pooped out, only to emerge from her home a few hours later with the festival going in full swing. She was feeling hungry, but didn't want to have any of the food her family made. Obviously she had eaten it a lot in the past already, and if there was any leftover, she was sure she'd get to eat it anyway...

Heading out into the crisp night air, and armed with over a dozen silver pieces, far more than she should probably be taking out to splurge on the evening, she begins wandering the festival, marveling once again at the finished product and at a loss for what to do first!

[AvatarVecna]

Jane is busy at the Family Flagon, which has its doors open wide for visitors today. She's rushing back and forth, bringing drinks and food to everyone who comes, occasionally taking a moment to re-chill or re-heat as needed.

As she passes by one of the more tanked customers, she feels a slap on her rear. David! she gasps. You're married!

"Sorry, sorr..." he slurs out. "Thought you were-"

"David!" Bari shouts from the kitchen. "If I have to tell you one more time about this, you'll have to find somewhere else to drink!"

It's okay! Grandma, it's okay! Jane says, trying to calm the situation down. David, just don't do it again!

David nods, looking sheepish. "Shorry miss. Go' started earlier'n usual, I guess...fresh air might do some good..." He stands shakily and makes his way outside - not quite tripping over himself, but he'll probably be fine.

Spoiler

Show

Profession check for your duties through the night, for starters. Will you be working through the whole festival, or taking some time away from the job for yourself?

Ez begins the night as he begins all such festivities - with a drink at the Flagon. He's careful not to have more than a cup of beer, though; it takes barely anything to leave him stumbling in the dark these days.

But the relaxation is good. He is making good progress adjusting the formula to the wax seal he uses to keep his more volatile creations encased, but a night off does the brain good.

He nods to a few acquaintances as he heads out, careful to avoid bumping into young Jane as she darts about.

The night air is cool and clean, and he appreciates the way it airs out his filthy robes. Seeing so many in their festival best, Ez almost has a moment of embarrassment about his attire before he spots his rival making some side coin at a stall set up near his shop.

"...Oh, terrific guess, master Tourle! But alas, the proper order is thus." With a flick of her wrist and a slight flourish, Sylurne reveals the solution to her puzzle. A chagrined, though still jovial, Dwarf - master Tourle, a general laborer - shakes his head ruefully and thanks the Elf before heading away with his friends.

With a glare toward Ez, the woman invites the alchemist to give it a shot as well, lacing her invitation with sarcasm and insults.

With a scowl, Ez heads toward the stall, eyeing the puzzle. It seemed a simple matter of rearranging a few common herbs, likely from Sylurne's stock.

"'Tarmaker,' you say? Let's see what you have, grass-eater. Ah, yes, this goes..."

After a few minutes of work, with a mocking Sylurne keeping an eye on the process, Ez completes the challenge. A moment passes as the apothecary checks his work, then her scowl splits into a grin.

"Excellent work! Shall we go explore a bit?" Her smile was contagious, and Ez quickly joins her, his grin slightly off for his eyepatch and scar-pocked stubble.

The two head off after closing up the stall, chatting like the old friends they are, looking for any brain teasers or games of skill to challenge each other in.

It's seems Aaron (you know, the old carpenter's apprentice) has been practicing his craft putting together some physical puzzles - wooden cubes made of interlocking pieces that presumably have to be poked and prodded and pushed and pulled in a particular order for the assembly to come apart. Aaron insists there's prizes hidden within the cubes, but nobody's yet managed to open one, and there's quite a few people milling around. Sylurne eyes Ez with a smirk. "Looks like there's a couple cubes free. Care for a puzzle race?" she asks.

Spoiler

Show

It'll end up being Opposed Int checks - you're both smart enough to figure it out, but it's a question of who's faster at it. You can try and supplement the ability check with a skill check to aid yourself, provided you can give a good reason why the check should help. Awful secondary roll gives penalties, good roll gives bonus, great roll gives big bonus. You game?

It was a busy night!!

The library was closed pretty much all day today (and early yesterday) because of the upcoming celebrations. Rashi spent much of her time with her family helping prepare food to share with the rest of the village and getting ready, herself. For tonight, she actually had saved up to buy a nice dress. It was still, by all accounts, a relatively normal dress, but the fabric was higher quality and it looked pretty, if not, a little gaudy. More importantly it fit her very slim frame perfectly.

Earlier today, she also spent much time helping decorate the village, helping string up lines of little flags, flowers and lights (well, she wasn't on the ladders herself obviously), helping arrange the tables and stalls, and otherwise doing what she could, coordinating with Mayor Barnaby and his assistant, even!

Spoiler: My first roll

Show

To help arrange things in an efficient manner.. and safely!
trained knowledge: (architecture and engineering): [roll0]

But after all that, she turned in for a nap, pooped out, only to emerge from her home a few hours later with the festival going in full swing. She was feeling hungry, but didn't want to have any of the food her family made. Obviously she had eaten it a lot in the past already, and if there was any leftover, she was sure she'd get to eat it anyway...

Heading out into the crisp night air, and armed with over a dozen silver pieces, far more than she should probably be taking out to splurge on the evening, she begins wandering the festival, marveling once again at the finished product and at a loss for what to do first!

Rashi occasionally gets the the feeling that somebody is watching her work, but is too focused on making sure everything's hanging according to plan to watch the watcher. Every time she gets a good opportunity to glance around while the work doesn't need immediate supervision, she doesn't see anybody watchi--wait...maybe?

Spoiler

Show

Perception check please.

[FinnDarkblade]

Kellhus finished hiking into town shortly before the festival got into full swing. He takes a moment to rest and catch his breath at the edge of town before walking to the Morninglord's temple where they usually made a room available for him when his father sent a bird telling them he was coming. He'd been to the town many times before and he always felt slightly more energized while away from the city. Maybe it was the forest air that the doctor had said could be good for his health and maybe it was Selene, the woman who ran the temple. He had always found her energy to be somewhat infectious and he found himself much more at ease and relaxed when he had the opportunity to help her out with the daily operations of her temple.

By the time he reached the temple the celebrations had become more raucous and enrgetic. He smiled and waved to the people who recognized and greeted him while not allowing himself to get swept up in anything. He wanted to find out how he could help out as soon as possible.

"Selene? It's Kellhus, are you in?" He poked his head in through the temple doorway after knocking. He could never be sure exactly where she would be when he showed up as she was always busy helping someone do something.

[AvatarVecna]

Kellhus finished hiking into town shortly before the festival got into full swing. He takes a moment to rest and catch his breath at the edge of town before walking to the Morninglord's temple where they usually made a room available for him when his father sent a bird telling them he was coming. He'd been to the town many times before and he always felt slightly more energized while away from the city. Maybe it was the forest air that the doctor had said could be good for his health and maybe it was Selene, the woman who ran the temple. He had always found her energy to be somewhat infectious and he found himself much more at ease and relaxed when he had the opportunity to help her out with the daily operations of her temple.

By the time he reached the temple the celebrations had become more raucous and enrgetic. He smiled and waved to the people who recognized and greeted him while not allowing himself to get swept up in anything. He wanted to find out how he could help out as soon as possible.

"Selene? It's Kellhus, are you in?" He poked his head in through the temple doorway after knocking. He could never be sure exactly where she would be when he showed up as she was always busy helping someone do something.

Kellhus finds Selene out behind the church in the cemetery, leading a small family gathering in the Ritual Of Remembrance. Usually this all starts up later in the night, but seems some people are coming by early to avoid getting caught in the rush - no doubt the others chatting inside have simular ideas. He sees a few acolytes setting up for further rituals.

Selene spots him and offers a smile. "Good evening, brother Argent. Decorations are looking spot-on this year, did you notice? Today's going to be a long one, I can tell."

[wilphe]

"Depends." grunted the orc. "Is talking and selling all there is to do?" His quizzical gaze glances around at the people down the road.

Dancing, Eating, Making Friends, Having a good time. Drinking - if that's what you are into.

Sorry I don't know what you do for fun, but I'm pretty sure it's not sitting in a tent on your lonesome.

[FinnDarkblade]

Kellhus finds Selene out behind the church in the cemetery, leading a small family gathering in the Ritual Of Remembrance. Usually this all starts up later in the night, but seems some people are coming by early to avoid getting caught in the rush - no doubt the others chatting inside have simular ideas. He sees a few acolytes setting up for further rituals.

Selene spots him and offers a smile. "Good evening, brother Argent. Decorations are looking spot-on this year, did you notice? Today's going to be a long one, I can tell."

Kellhus gives a quick, respectful bow of his head to Selene and then to the family. "Good evening, they are indeed. I always look forward to seeing what you've managed to do with the town whenever I'm here for a holiday. It's a form of magic all it's own." He gives a brief smile. "Is there anything I can help with tonight? You know I'm always happy to."

[JBarca]

It's seems Aaron (you know, the old carpenter's apprentice) has been practicing his craft putting together some physical puzzles - wooden cubes made of interlocking pieces that presumably have to be poked and prodded and pushed and pulled in a particular order for the assembly to come apart. Aaron insists there's prizes hidden within the cubes, but nobody's yet managed to open one, and there's quite a few people milling around. Sylurne eyes Ez with a smirk. "Looks like there's a couple cubes free. Care for a puzzle race?" she asks.

Spoiler

Show

It'll end up being Opposed Int checks - you're both smart enough to figure it out, but it's a question of who's faster at it. You can try and supplement the ability check with a skill check to aid yourself, provided you can give a good reason why the check should help. Awful secondary roll gives penalties, good roll gives bonus, great roll gives big bonus. You game?

Ez grins. "A puzzle cube? Sure, easy enough. Where I'm from, this would be considered baby's first toy! Let's see here..."

Spoiler: Rolls!

Show

Int: (1d20+3)[13]
I'm thinking disable device works here? Complex mechanisms, delicate parts, a race against the clock, etc. I'll roll it, feel free to discount it if you disagree.
DD: (1d20+5)[18]

[Dread_Head]

Lord Fahn Sipants is wandering the streets of Galemon observing the festivities. He is accompanied by his wife Grace, and their way is led by the glowing orb that accompanies him wherever he goes. They pass the Family Flagon but Lord Fahn turns his nose up at the suggestion from his wife that they might stop in and socialise a little. They continue on through the crowds until he spots Mayor Barnaby running a pie eating contest. Approaching the Mayor, Fahn calls out "Ah, Mayor Barnaby, good to see you are joining in on the fun. You've organised quite a show this year, congratulations. Perhaps you would like to join me for a smoke, if you aren't too busy that is?"

[WindStruck]

Gazing about at all the bustling activity this year, Rashi is at a loss of what to do. Why.. she had might as well visit every stall and tent and talk to as many people as she could! It would also give her an opportunity to show off her lovely dress, too. She had to admit she stood out a little, with her dark skin and the odd pigmentation of her hair. But pretty much everyone in the village knew her already, so if anything, she may be easier to spot in a crowd.

After buying a candied apple and browsing a few tents selling little trinkets and jewelry accessories, which she passed up, she came across the table Aaron had set up. And why, if she didn't know it, the eccentric gnome inventor Ez was there too! Rashi knew the gnome. Not very well at all, really, but of course when the library was opened to the public, she'd seen him around a bit more often, perusing the books, searching...

She wasn't sure if he ever did find what he was looking for. And the rate at which they got new books in was rather pitiful.

Upon seeing Ez, along with his.. elven friend? Ah, Sylurne was her name. Rashi wasn't sure what exactly she did. Some kind of herbalist or something? She was afraid she knew this elven lady far less than the gnome.

Walking up with some energy, she says, "Ah, Elder Ez, it's good to see you! And Aaron, what's this you have here?"

"Puzzle cubes! Hah, no one's been able to solve them yet! Some people have accused me of fashioning together a cruel toy that can't actually be opened, but I swear to you there is a solution!"

"Oh.. I see..." Rashi said, peering about herself for a moment. "Well it sounds like fun. I'll take a crack at one."

She sits down and picks up a wooden puzzle cube, studying it with both her eyes and fingers as she manipulated it around, trying to figure out how it worked...

Spoiler: rolls

Show

intelligence: (1d20+2)[17]
architecture and engineering: (1d20+4)[22]

[Grey Guard]

Dancing, Eating, Making Friends, Having a good time. Drinking - if that's what you are into.

Sorry I don't know what you do for fun, but I'm pretty sure it's not sitting in a tent on your lonesome.

Kor'gak's tusked jaw curls into a slight grin. "Then it is a proper celebration!" He clenches his right hand into a meaty fist as he bellows. "I didn't see brands are an arena, so I didn't think you had your youth prove themselves in combat! I was wondering if you people knew what was good in life!" He bellows again in his boisterous voice.

He walks to the side of his yurt, picking up the log that really has more in common with half of a tree, and drops it in front of the entrance. He claps his hands together a.few times, getting the dirt and bark off his hands. He turns back around and smiles at Delena, looking back, satisfied, with his front 'gate' for a moment.

"You should celebrate too!" He begins to March off towards where the celebrating is taking place, pausing long enough to hear a response from the high bred girl.

[JNAProductions]

Spoiler: OOC

Show

Taking 10 on that, for a total of 10, unless I get circumstance bonuses for using Prestidigitation to help, as well as being familiar with the job.

I didn't put any points in Profession, but a 10 should be enough, right?

And yes, taking some time for myself once the rush dies down.

As the day winds on and less people frequent the Family Flagon (and of those who're left, more than a few already tanked out) Jane asks Bari for permission to leave, and upon getting it (just after a few last tables need cleaning) she rushes off, full of youthful energy!

Her first stop is where one of her cousins is, Odi, who's showing some kids how to spar properly. Hey Odi! How're things going?

[AvatarVecna]

Kellhus gives a quick, respectful bow of his head to Selene and then to the family. "Good evening, they are indeed. I always look forward to seeing what you've managed to do with the town whenever I'm here for a holiday. It's a form of magic all it's own." He gives a brief smile. "Is there anything I can help with tonight? You know I'm always happy to."

Ez grins. "A puzzle cube? Sure, easy enough. Where I'm from, this would be considered baby's first toy! Let's see here..."

Spoiler: Rolls!

Show

Int: [roll0]
I'm thinking disable device works here? Complex mechanisms, delicate parts, a race against the clock, etc. I'll roll it, feel free to discount it if you disagree.
DD: [roll1]

Sliding pieces here and there, you disassemble the cube in due time - just barely faster than Sylerne, who takes the loss on the chin. Rashi manages it even more quickly than either of you though! As your cube comes apart properly, a small metal bell falls out. It doesn't make a sound - seems it's got no hammer - but it's a neat little thing.

Lord Fahn Sipants is wandering the streets of Galemon observing the festivities. He is accompanied by his wife Grace, and their way is led by the glowing orb that accompanies him wherever he goes. They pass the Family Flagon but Lord Fahn turns his nose up at the suggestion from his wife that they might stop in and socialise a little. They continue on through the crowds until he spots Mayor Barnaby running a pie eating contest. Approaching the Mayor, Fahn calls out "Ah, Mayor Barnaby, good to see you are joining in on the fun. You've organised quite a show this year, congratulations. Perhaps you would like to join me for a smoke, if you aren't too busy that is?"

"Ah, Lord Sipants! Plenty of time, yes yes!" Barnaby stands, clapping Fahn on the shoulder and giving him a broad grin. Lead the way, old chap!"

Gazing about at all the bustling activity this year, Rashi is at a loss of what to do. Why.. she had might as well visit every stall and tent and talk to as many people as she could! It would also give her an opportunity to show off her lovely dress, too. She had to admit she stood out a little, with her dark skin and the odd pigmentation of her hair. But pretty much everyone in the village knew her already, so if anything, she may be easier to spot in a crowd.

After buying a candied apple and browsing a few tents selling little trinkets and jewelry accessories, which she passed up, she came across the table Aaron had set up. And why, if she didn't know it, the eccentric gnome inventor Ez was there too! Rashi knew the gnome. Not very well at all, really, but of course when the library was opened to the public, she'd seen him around a bit more often, perusing the books, searching...

She wasn't sure if he ever did find what he was looking for. And the rate at which they got new books in was rather pitiful.

Upon seeing Ez, along with his.. elven friend? Ah, Sylurne was her name. Rashi wasn't sure what exactly she did. Some kind of herbalist or something? She was afraid she knew this elven lady far less than the gnome.

Walking up with some energy, she says, "Ah, Elder Ez, it's good to see you! And Aaron, what's this you have here?"

"Puzzle cubes! Hah, no one's been able to solve them yet! Some people have accused me of fashioning together a cruel toy that can't actually be opened, but I swear to you there is a solution!"

"Oh.. I see..." Rashi said, peering about herself for a moment. "Well it sounds like fun. I'll take a crack at one."

She sits down and picks up a wooden puzzle cube, studying it with both her eyes and fingers as she manipulated it around, trying to figure out how it worked...

Spoiler: rolls

Show

intelligence: [roll0]
architecture and engineering: [roll1]

A bit of fiddling and prodding and the cube practically falls apart in your hands. A neat little puzzle, if not terribly difficult...and with a prize! A small wooden medallion on twine, a spiral with wave and water patterns carved in for decoration.

"Found it while I was chopping wood the other day," Aaron pipes up. "Cleaned it up a bit, figured somebody might like it."

Kor'gak's tusked jaw curls into a slight grin. "Then it is a proper celebration!" He clenches his right hand into a meaty fist as he bellows. "I didn't see brands are an arena, so I didn't think you had your youth prove themselves in combat! I was wondering if you people knew what was good in life!" He bellows again in his boisterous voice.

He walks to the side of his yurt, picking up the log that really has more in common with half of a tree, and drops it in front of the entrance. He claps his hands together a.few times, getting the dirt and bark off his hands. He turns back around and smiles at Delena, looking back, satisfied, with his front 'gate' for a moment.

"You should celebrate too!" He begins to March off towards where the celebrating is taking place, pausing long enough to hear a response from the high bred girl.

Spoiler: OOC

Show

Taking 10 on that, for a total of 10, unless I get circumstance bonuses for using Prestidigitation to help, as well as being familiar with the job.

I didn't put any points in Profession, but a 10 should be enough, right?

And yes, taking some time for myself once the rush dies down.

As the day winds on and less people frequent the Family Flagon (and of those who're left, more than a few already tanked out) Jane asks Bari for permission to leave, and upon getting it (just after a few last tables need cleaning) she rushes off, full of youthful energy!

Her first stop is where one of her cousins is, Odi, who's showing some kids how to spar properly. Hey Odi! How're things going?

"Going as well as can be. Nobody's gotten hurt, although I think most of them are still more interested in clashing the toy swords together than actually trying to hit each other. Keepin' busy?"

[JNAProductions]

Bari finally let me out the Flagon, she responds, plopping next to him. I love her to death, but HOO BOY! Harsh taskmaster.

How've the festivities been going in general?

[AvatarVecna]

Bari finally let me out the Flagon, she responds, plopping next to him. I love her to death, but HOO BOY! Harsh taskmaster.

How've the festivities been going in general?

"Going well enough from what I've seen," he replies. "Everybody's having a blast. Some people peelin' off to go visit the cemetery now and then, but so far doesn't look like it's overwhelming 'em so that's good. Any customers giving you trouble?"

[JNAProductions]

Jane sighs. David. I mean, I like the attention! Sometimes... But not from someone twice my age, and definitely not from a married man! I'm just... I like looking good, but I don't always like being pretty, you know?

[AvatarVecna]

Jane sighs. David. I mean, I like the attention! Sometimes... But not from someone twice my age, and definitely not from a married man! I'm just... I like looking good, but I don't always like being pretty, you know?

"I know that problem well," he jokes, striking a silly pose. He shakes his head, chuckling, "I know it can get uncomfortable. Try to take the good with the bad, yeah? Just how it goes..."

[Illven]

"Oooo! Who's that?"

Celestine turned to the excitable young lady next to her. The lass's blonde hair was quite well-kept, more so than one might expect of common folk. Of course, that was because she wasn't common folk.

"I am Celestine Blackwood, a healer and enchantress largely feared for having magic and living outside the village, and you, if I may save you an introduction, are princess Brittney, or perhaps no longer princess, largely due to humans and their marriage arrangements not quite aligning with your preference for other women." She didn't miss a beat for the whole sentence.

Hey, being a holy exemplar of the purest form of Good didn't mean she had to be nice about other people's ridiculous traditions.

Am I that obvious? Brittany teases shooting a wink at the pretty ladies.

[JNAProductions]

Jane smiles. It's true. But don't sell yourself short, hot stuff! You got muscles, beard, talent... You're a great guy, she says, hugging the shorter man. Love you! she adds as she heads away.

She spots the hedge mage and the princess, and takes a moment. Okay, hair's straight... Ish, clothes are in order, no stains, um... Right... she says to herself, and waves. Hello there, ma'am! I mean, your highness? My lady? I... Uh... What's the proper address?

[Illven]

Jane smiles. It's true. But don't sell yourself short, hot stuff! You got muscles, beard, talent... You're a great guy, she says, hugging the shorter man. Love you! she adds as she heads away.

She spots the hedge mage and the princess, and takes a moment. Okay, hair's straight... Ish, clothes are in order, no stains, um... Right... she says to herself, and waves. Hello there, ma'am! I mean, your highness? My lady? I... Uh... What's the proper address?

Princess Brittany of Rivertale. Brittany curtsies warmly. And what may I call you?

[JNAProductions]

Jane. Jane Orin-of the Orin family, she says. I mean, not by blood, since they're dwarves, and I'm not, but, you know, they took me in, and, um, you know... family.

[WindStruck]

Rashi beams as she solves her puzzle. And first, too! She was almost disappointed by house quickly she disassembled it.

Refraining from making a frown, her attention was brought to the wooden medallion inside. After listening to Aaron's explanation of where he found it, she says, "Oooh, interesting... I'm sure it means something to someone..."

"Um, here. I can try to put it back together.. or, do you want to put anything else inside first?"

[AvatarVecna]

Rashi beams as she solves her puzzle. And first, too! She was almost disappointed by house quickly she disassembled it.

Refraining from making a frown, her attention was brought to the wooden medallion inside. After listening to Aaron's explanation of where he found it, she says, "Oooh, interesting... I'm sure it means something to someone..."

"Um, here. I can try to put it back together.. or, do you want to put anything else inside first?"

He waves her off. "I've got some extras I can put in...and I can get it back in order. Don't worry 'bout it." He smiles, and pulls some marbles from his pocket before starting to reassemble the puzzle cube.

What next? Stick around to watch some others try to solve it, play some games, tell some stories, find somebody to chat with?