BODYGUARDS WANTED--For the protection of his Lordship, Duke Ehlu--(50 silver an hour, non-negotiable)

[Scars of Hathsin he/him]

On 10/9/2024 at 10:28 AM, J. Magi said:

Lady Genuhk just shrugged as she climbed inside. She clearly didn't seem to mind.

"Which one do you think you'll do best?" Nera asked.

Calum grinned, and hopped onto the red wagon.

"I think I will walk" Arranis says, getting his vial out, and scrawling a few symbols on his boots with the red substance that was inside. "Lets go" he says, a spring in his step.

[Mags she/they]

On 10/8/2024 at 7:56 PM, TheRavenHasLanded said:

"I'll sweep ahead"

On 10/8/2024 at 8:17 PM, Ancient Elantrian said:

"I can carry you." Eublech says. Then he realized that was kinda nice of him so he scowled along with it. No friends. That's... a no.

"Oh, thanks but like I said I can just ride in the wagon, you wouldn't want your hands full if we get attacked," Nera explained, surprised he had offered.

On 10/9/2024 at 6:29 AM, Dragonheir said:

“Ok, I’d do a rotating patrol.” Alvar tries to figure out how to make the horses start moving, but he can’t. 

9 hours ago, Scars of Hathsin said:

"I think I will walk" Arranis says, getting his vial out, and scrawling a few symbols on his boots with the red substance that was inside. "Lets go" he says, a spring in his step.

"Sounds good," She said, climbing onto the wagon.

@BrechioSwordMouse

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Yeah I'm good with you adding an ability, just lemme know what it is

Edited October 10, 2024 by J. Magi

[BrechioSwordMouse he/him]

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Name: Reivoki Windbraid

Race (fantasy or normal or whatever): Half-Dwarf Half-Human

Appearance: Shorter than all other humans, Clean-shaven, blacksmith's build, and long black hair.

Personality: Grumpy most of the time. Goes off on his own a lot. He always loves a good drink.

Skills: Can magically mold metal with his hands. Taking broken weapons and fixing them. Good with the sword. 

Weapon of choice: Father's sword. (It has some runes carved in it but he doesn't understand them.)

Background: Born in a multi race village father died when he was little leaving him with his mom. Got married to a nice elf woman and had kids (3 girls and one baby boy). His mother is now really old and usually just gets mad at him all the time. He just got fired from his job as a town blacksmith and is trying to find a way to provide for his family.

Other/favorite food/cool jokes: Don't ask him why he doesn't have a beard if he is part dwarf he's self-conscious about it.

Is this good?

Edited October 10, 2024 by BrechioSwordMouse

[Mags she/they]

43 minutes ago, BrechioSwordMouse said:

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Name: Reivoki Windbraid

Race (fantasy or normal or whatever): Half-Dwarf Half-Human

Appearance: Shorter than all other humans, Clean-shaven, blacksmith's build, and long black hair.

Personality: Grumpy most of the time. Goes off on his own a lot. He always loves a good drink.

Skills: Can magically mold metal with his hands. Taking broken weapons and fixing them. Good with the sword. 

Weapon of choice: Father's sword. (It has some runes carved in it but he doesn't understand them.)

Background: Born in a multi race village father died when he was little leaving him with his mom. Got married to a nice elf woman and had kids (3 girls and one baby boy). His mother is now really old and usually just gets mad at him all the time. He just got fired from his job as a town blacksmith and is trying to find a way to provide for his family.

Other/favorite food/cool jokes: Don't ask him why he doesn't have a beard if he is part dwarf he's self-conscious about it.

Is this good?

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Yeah, I like that!

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

On 10/10/2024 at 7:48 AM, J. Magi said:

"Oh, thanks but like I said I can just ride in the wagon, you wouldn't want your hands full if we get attacked," Nera explained, surprised he had offered.

Eublech nodded. "Okay. Just don't get hurt..." He paused, then added, "... I don't want to lose this job."

[Just_a_Fan he/him]

Heartache somehow managed to get her tails stuck in some of the wagon's decorations. 

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this WILL be a running gag with her.

Edited October 11, 2024 by Just_a_Fan

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

Alvar finally manages to get the horses to start moving, and stays close to the wagon as it begins to move. “Maybe the person on the roof should direct the wagon…” @J. Magi @TheRavenHasLanded @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls @Spark of Hope 

[Through the Living Hope]

3 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Alvar finally manages to get the horses to start moving, and stays close to the wagon as it begins to move. “Maybe the person on the roof should direct the wagon…” @J. Magi @TheRavenHasLanded @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls @Spark of Hope 

“Not a bad idea,” she said, walking to the back of the wagon. 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

18 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

Alvar finally manages to get the horses to start moving, and stays close to the wagon as it begins to move. “Maybe the person on the roof should direct the wagon…” @J. Magi @TheRavenHasLanded @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls @Spark of Hope 

“I wouldn’t be opposed.” Dint got ready to give directions.

[Mags she/they]

On 10/11/2024 at 8:09 AM, Ancient Elantrian said:

Eublech nodded. "Okay. Just don't get hurt..." He paused, then added, "... I don't want to lose this job."

"Right." She replied, giving him a grin.

On 10/11/2024 at 10:12 AM, Just_a_Fan said:

Heartache somehow managed to get her tails stuck in some of the wagon's decorations. 

On 10/12/2024 at 12:03 PM, Dragonheir said:

Alvar finally manages to get the horses to start moving, and stays close to the wagon as it begins to move. “Maybe the person on the roof should direct the wagon…” @J. Magi @TheRavenHasLanded @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls @Spark of Hope 

On 10/12/2024 at 12:07 PM, Spark of Hope said:

“Not a bad idea,” she said, walking to the back of the wagon. 

On 10/12/2024 at 12:22 PM, SpiritOfWrath said:

“I wouldn’t be opposed.” Dint got ready to give directions.

The wagons started moving, each driven by an assistant in the standard servant guard you've seen around the City Hall.

The horses moved at a steady enough pace that you can stand in the wagon while it's moving, but that may change when you get to unpaved roads.

The two wagons turn towards the open side of the courtyard, leaving the hall behind and joining the traffic on the street. The blue wagon is in front, the red wagon is right behind it.

The crowd on the streets has died down a bit, now that the morning rush is over. It's about noon, and the sun beats down on the smooth stone-paved road.

Nera disliked how warm it was here.

[Through the Living Hope]

3 minutes ago, J. Magi said:

"Right." She replied, giving him a grin.

The wagons started moving, each driven by an assistant in the standard servant guard you've seen around the City Hall.

The horses moved at a steady enough pace that you can stand in the wagon while it's moving, but that may change when you get to unpaved roads.

The two wagons turn towards the open side of the courtyard, leaving the hall behind and joining the traffic on the street. The blue wagon is in front, the red wagon is right behind it.

The crowd on the streets has died down a bit, now that the morning rush is over. It's about noon, and the sun beats down on the smooth stone-paved road.

Nera disliked how warm it was here.

She followed her wagon. 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

2 minutes ago, J. Magi said:

The wagons started moving, each driven by an assistant in the standard servant guard you've seen around the City Hall.

The horses moved at a steady enough pace that you can stand in the wagon while it's moving, but that may change when you get to unpaved roads.

The two wagons turn towards the open side of the courtyard, leaving the hall behind and joining the traffic on the street. The blue wagon is in front, the red wagon is right behind it.

The crowd on the streets has died down a bit, now that the morning rush is over. It's about noon, and the sun beats down on the smooth stone-paved road.

Alvar stays close to the wagons; once they get out into the countryside he'll widen his patrols. He's already sweating under the sun, and realizes he hasn't eaten lunch yet. Hopefully there will be rations in the wagons, or food to forage for. 

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

39 minutes ago, J. Magi said:

"Right." She replied, giving him a grin.

The wagons started moving, each driven by an assistant in the standard servant guard you've seen around the City Hall.

The horses moved at a steady enough pace that you can stand in the wagon while it's moving, but that may change when you get to unpaved roads.

The two wagons turn towards the open side of the courtyard, leaving the hall behind and joining the traffic on the street. The blue wagon is in front, the red wagon is right behind it.

The crowd on the streets has died down a bit, now that the morning rush is over. It's about noon, and the sun beats down on the smooth stone-paved road.

Nera disliked how warm it was here.

Eublech stood silently at the side of the wagon, watching his surroundings. He didn't like how quiet it was.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

@J. Magi 

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Should we timeskip or something? It's difficult to keep the RP going while each of our character are doing their own thing. 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

5 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

@J. Magi 

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I wudnt be opposed…

 

[Mags she/they]

On 10/14/2024 at 10:22 AM, Spark of Hope said:

She followed her wagon. 

On 10/14/2024 at 10:24 AM, Dragonheir said:

Alvar stays close to the wagons; once they get out into the countryside he'll widen his patrols. He's already sweating under the sun, and realizes he hasn't eaten lunch yet. Hopefully there will be rations in the wagons, or food to forage for. 

On 10/14/2024 at 10:58 AM, Ancient Elantrian said:

Eublech stood silently at the side of the wagon, watching his surroundings. He didn't like how quiet it was.

55 minutes ago, Dragonheir said:

@J. Magi 

49 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

 

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Yes!! Sorry, I've been trying to go slow with the developments because there are so many people and want to make sure people have a chance to do stuff between my posts.

That said, we can definitely skip ahead to some action that will hopefully be less tedious . . . I realize I'm not doing the best job running this, but hopefully it'll get better.

After several minutes, the city slowly fell away as buildings spread out. An hour or two later, and they were out on the open road, following a wide highway that lead to their destination.

The sun sank a little, as afternoon came upon them and shadows grew.

The highway cut into a thick wood after passing the last of the farms. The trees cast long shadows over the road. Any other traffic had died away, and the wagons were alone on the road.

A little while later a dark figure dashed out from the side of the road, stopping in the middle in front of the party.

They had up a hand, and raised a crossbow threateningly. A few other masked people poked out of the woods. Bandits, very unexpected I know.

Nera squinted at them. Their clothing looked strange, like intentional costumes. Had the city not wanted to hire real mercenaries to test them, and instead settled for theatre players? Well it would make her job easier.

She loaded her crossbow.

@Ancient Elantrian @Just_a_Fan @J. Magi @BrechioSwordMouse @Scars of Hathsin @SmilingPanda19

@TheRavenHasLanded @Dragonheir @Spark of Hope @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

After several minutes, the city slowly fell away as buildings spread out. An hour or two later, and they were out on the open road, following a wide highway that lead to their destination.

The sun sank a little, as afternoon came upon them and shadows grew.

The highway cut into a thick wood after passing the last of the farms. The trees cast long shadows over the road. Any other traffic had died away, and the wagons were alone on the road.

A little while later a dark figure dashed out from the side of the road, stopping in the middle in front of the party.

They had up a hand, and raised a crossbow threateningly. A few other masked people poked out of the woods. Bandits, very unexpected I know.

Nera squinted at them. Their clothing looked strange, like intentional costumes. Had the city not wanted to hire real mercenaries to test them, and instead settled for theatre players? Well it would make her job easier.

She loaded her crossbow.

@Ancient Elantrian @Just_a_Fan @J. Magi @BrechioSwordMouse @Scars of Hathsin @SmilingPanda19

@TheRavenHasLanded @Dragonheir @Spark of Hope @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls

Eublech dipped a dart in poison he had prepared in advanced, then loaded it into his blowgun, readying it to fire.

These did not seem like real bandits to him.

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

After several minutes, the city slowly fell away as buildings spread out. An hour or two later, and they were out on the open road, following a wide highway that lead to their destination.

The sun sank a little, as afternoon came upon them and shadows grew.

The highway cut into a thick wood after passing the last of the farms. The trees cast long shadows over the road. Any other traffic had died away, and the wagons were alone on the road.

A little while later a dark figure dashed out from the side of the road, stopping in the middle in front of the party.

They had up a hand, and raised a crossbow threateningly. A few other masked people poked out of the woods. Bandits, very unexpected I know.

Nera squinted at them. Their clothing looked strange, like intentional costumes. Had the city not wanted to hire real mercenaries to test them, and instead settled for theatre players? Well it would make her job easier.

She loaded her crossbow.

@Ancient Elantrian @Just_a_Fan @J. Magi @BrechioSwordMouse @Scars of Hathsin @SmilingPanda19

@TheRavenHasLanded @Dragonheir @Spark of Hope @SpiritOfWrath @TwinSouls

Dint whispered quietly to the lower level. “Bandits.”

He, since he had been prepared, immediately shot the man in the leg. A warning.

[Mags she/they]

2 minutes ago, Ancient Elantrian said:

Eublech dipped a dart in poison he had prepared in advanced, then loaded it into his blowgun, readying it to fire.

These did not seem like real bandits to him.

2 minutes ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Dint whispered quietly to the lower level. “Bandits.”

He, since he had been prepared, immediately shot the man in the leg. A warning.

The man gasped in pain and sunk to his knees. A masked person ran out onto the road.

"Stop! Let's not have this in violence yeh?" He held an unsheathed sword. "There are many of us, and we just want to take what's ours--no hurting no hurting."

Nera frowned. His accent was thick and she didn't recognize it. She trained her crossbow on him, waiting to see if he made a move.

"What's going on?" Lady Genuhk asked from inside the red wagon. She poked her head out. "Oh . . ."

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

The man gasped in pain and sunk to his knees. A masked person ran out onto the road.

"Stop! Let's not have this in violence yeh?" He held an unsheathed sword. "There are many of us, and we just want to take what's ours--no hurting no hurting."

Nera frowned. His accent was thick and she didn't recognize it. She trained her crossbow on him, waiting to see if he made a move.

"What's going on?" Lady Genuhk asked from inside the red wagon. She poked her head out. "Oh . . ."

Eublech shot his dart, channeling his emotions into the blow. It was covered with a poison designed to paralyze, not kill.

It impaled itself in the man's arm.

It felt good to get his feelings out. He breathed out contentedly. 

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

Alvar is sweeping the woods on the side of the woods for monsters. He’s unlucky, however, and is on the wrong side. He has found a juvenile forest slime digesting a fallen log (he killed it - those things get out of hand fast when they reach maturity), some edible roots, and some herbs he’s pretty sure are ingredients for healing potions. Walking back to deposit his gains, he freezes at the tree line upon seeing the bandits. 

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

The man gasped in pain and sunk to his knees. A masked person ran out onto the road.

"Stop! Let's not have this in violence yeh?" He held an unsheathed sword. "There are many of us, and we just want to take what's ours--no hurting no hurting."

Nera frowned. His accent was thick and she didn't recognize it. She trained her crossbow on him, waiting to see if he made a move.

"What's going on?" Lady Genuhk asked from inside the red wagon. She poked her head out. "Oh . . ."

Alvar waits; he’d rather capture the bandits or run them off, but best to see what the plan is before starting conflict. 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

The man gasped in pain and sunk to his knees. A masked person ran out onto the road.

"Stop! Let's not have this in violence yeh?" He held an unsheathed sword. "There are many of us, and we just want to take what's ours--no hurting no hurting."

Nera frowned. His accent was thick and she didn't recognize it. She trained her crossbow on him, waiting to see if he made a move.

"What's going on?" Lady Genuhk asked from inside the red wagon. She poked her head out. "Oh . . ."

Dint seeing that the man had been darted, immediately shot the leg of another bandit he saw on the side of the road. He retreated behind the wagon too, and pulled a vial from his pouch, dipping a bolt in the solution.

”Both teams have engaged.” He said this through the hole in the wagon.

[Mags she/they]

Just now, Ancient Elantrian said:

Eublech shot his dart, channeling his emotions into the blow. It was covered with a poison designed to paralyze, not kill.

It impaled itself in the man's arm.

It felt good to get his feelings out. He breathed out contentedly. 

The man growled and ripped the dart out.

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how long before the poisen kicks in?

About half a dozen bandits ran out of the woods towards the wagon, weapons drawn.

Someone still behind the tree-line shot an arrow at Eublech. Nera shot a bolt in their direction, but she couldn't see if she hit.

1 minute ago, Dragonheir said:

Alvar is sweeping the woods on the side of the woods for monsters. He’s unlucky, however, and is on the wrong side. He has found a juvenile forest slime digesting a fallen log (he killed it - those things get out of hand fast when they reach maturity), some edible roots, and some herbs he’s pretty sure are ingredients for healing potions. Walking back to deposit his gains, he freezes at the tree line upon seeing the bandits. 

Alvar waits; he’d rather capture the bandits or run them off, but best to see what the plan is before starting conflict. 

Another arrow shot through the air at him.

The first of the bandit's reached the blue wagon (which was in front), and they started to climb on.

Just now, SpiritOfWrath said:

Dint seeing that the man had been darted, immediately shot the leg of another bandit he saw on the side of the road. He retreated behind the wagon too, and pulled a vial from his pouch, dipping a bolt in the solution.

”Both teams have engaged.” He said this through the hole in the wagon.

The bandit crumpled to the ground, holding his leg.

Another one wearing a grey mask rounded the wagon, and swung a club at Dint.

[Through the Living Heir he/him]

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

Another arrow shot through the air at him.

Alvar drops his herbs and flicks his wrist, opening the water nozzles. He dashes towards the archer in an erratic pattern, a serrated ice blade freezing into existence. The archer needed taking out. 

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

1 minute ago, J. Magi said:

The man growled and ripped the dart out.

About half a dozen bandits ran out of the woods towards the wagon, weapons drawn.

Someone still behind the tree-line shot an arrow at Eublech. Nera shot a bolt in their direction, but she couldn't see if she hit.

Another arrow shot through the air at him.

The first of the bandit's reached the blue wagon (which was in front), and they started to climb on.

The bandit crumpled to the ground, holding his leg.

Another one wearing a grey mask rounded the wagon, and swung a club at Dint.

Dint, when he saw him approach, caught the awkwardly swung club and impaled the hand with his the bolt.

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I am able to do this cuz of my significant high ground advantage.