Smon: ok prisha yup
joriandrake: good, one thing I remembered from old add was that minus ac was good, 21 would be pretty terrible in it
joriandrake: Ok, Prisha is supposedly going with the girls to the isle
Smon: GM: Delanie isn't around at the villa this morning. Her cousin Esmalia comes out to see Prisha by the pool. "Hi Mistress Prisha! Delanie says she'll be gone a few days, she's going along on a merchant trip with Ironfist and his master Don Nightshadow. Apparently Ironfist couldn't bear to be without her!" Esmalia smiles. "She said not to worry, she left you this note..." Esmalia hands Prisha a poorly written note, definitely Delanie's writing, saying the above, and sorry for any trouble. She will continue teaching Ironfist in the ways of Meroya.
Smon: Kym Goodkind emerges dripping from the water onto the patio, looking a little embarrassed.
Smon: Kym: "Um, sorry, that's kind of my fault..."
Smon: She blushes.
joriandrake: Prisha sighs "I hope she remembers to continue her lessons on her own, perhaps get Nightshadow to help reading and writing"
joriandrake: "This also means she won't be coming with us to the isle"
Smon: "I told Nightshadow to go to Selaine, pick up some Rocksblood from our kobold friends, and take a guard - he chose Ironfist."
Smon: Kym nods. "Yes, they headed out at first light, to make Selatine by tomorrow night."
joriandrake: "Delanie's protection is up to them then, I hope nothing bad happens."
Smon: Kym puts a wrap on. "They are both *very* proficient - I'm sure no harm will come to her."
joriandrake: "We have to go soon ourselves to Hara, so after the isle we have a few things to prepare and Kym you can tell them where we are likely to be found."
Smon: Lyssana and Viola also emerge from the pool and dress.
joriandrake: Prisha looks into her eyes "I hope I can trust you and Nightshade with keeping her safe, she is a rought gem, and a potential priestess of immense skills."
joriandrake: shadow*
Smon: Prisha roll CHA+Prof
joriandrake: roll d20+7
joriandrake rolls 1d20+7 and gets: 14, (+7) = 21
Smon: Kym nods seriously. "Nightshadow and Ironfist will look after them, I'm sure of it."
Smon: Lyssana: "Ironfist has already proven his worth, catching that assassin! And Nightshadow spotted the poison! We're in their debt. Now, let me show you the way to the Isle - it's back through town, over the bridge..."
joriandrake: Prisha quiets down and helps Lyssana and VIola with some towels. Then turns back to Kym "I'll pray to Meroya for that Ironfist's love is strong enough."
Smon: The ladies clearly enjoy being towelled down.
joriandrake: She smiles. "All right, let us think of more pleasant things." She reaches out to hold Lyssana's hand with her right and Viola's with her left
joriandrake: "once we're ready let usmeet before the villa.... temple, still need to get used to it myself."
Smon: Lyssana with hair braided for swimming - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7kAe-mr1B5_pg_yoE_PnjhTJ53KVgDU66Plbdfofh3WVGwZy8F6iR2yG6ucPTg5Con4XDOwuAuolfDG5isMx9iz4f5ktC9t6SBQCoQw_-3W1fUD2hKpUWwi8yHbE43V50k5t4LFgJAg/s400/Lyssana00.jpg
joriandrake: looks good on her
joriandrake: that hair style I mean
Smon: GM: Prisha can gather her gang, minus Delanie plus Kym, and the Princess with her handmaid slave Shae.
Smon: You stroll back into town, two palace guards for Lyssana following at a discreet distance.
joriandrake: Once dressed Prisha looks for the good halfling servant of Viola. "Please watch over the constructions, and plan for a small increase in number of servants to be able to greet people and to keep vineyards in good order."
joriandrake: ./then we stroll back
Smon: Randall the halfling listens seriously to Prisha, chewing on a wheat stalk. "Arr."
Smon: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4hsvHx45hWE-wKqVPb5Z0GUBXk5-T3vwZbMEXIMbm9flDz2TgdDxujXCMG0dcB0rohDRKNuaSAcJUJw1UMTcfnhhCv0ogKwLHDTf1IErWCr2W2yKdmve7uVHF32XtOb63mmyqHFZa3s/s320/Randall+the+Halfling+gardener.png
joriandrake: "I trust you will do wonders with the villa-temple gardens and once you take lead over the vineyard matters." Prisha smiles, then goes with the girls to town as above mentioned
Smon: In the fields around Carchimish, freedman peasants are bringing in the harvest - http://moziru.com/images/history-clipart-egyptian-16.jpg
10:22pm 2018-2-09 DESTROYERBILL Has entered the room
Smon: Randall nods respectfully to Prisha, tipping his hat.
Smon: hello Bill
DESTROYERBILL: hello
DESTROYERBILL: came in to see whats happning
Smon: Carchimish map - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEIuQUXc1RPvkRBPweHURwtPoJuaktk-K-ktWeKqhoGRmITFIfrIk-t37erJ2lf7yWnUYAX9Jr7fN1wIJWWnDDNYLqaSu0nqvNzj7caq3Xb6hr-wVQMFt0oqx-VsVEs9Gtsvur4qpnQWY/s640/Carchimish.jpg
Smon: Prisha is going swimming with the princess & her followers
Smon: On a nice sunny late summer day in Carchimish
Smon: As peasants bring the wheat in from the fields.
Smon: You head back up the path under the walls and enter Carchimish at the Cliff Gate.
joriandrake: "This is a nice spot, on a nice day. Summer is soon over and the vineyards will get busy." She turns to Lyssana "Do you like how things fare on the future temple? It was a beautiful villa once and can be ...divine once again."
Smon: Esmalia is looking excited: "There's a lovely lake near my steading back home, Riann and I would go swim there a lot..."
Smon: You proceed through town, down to the River Gate.
Smon: Lyssana: "Yes, there's still work to do, but it's going to be lovely!"
Smon: "And that halfling has the gardens so nice! We only have a tiny garden at the Palace, right in the middle..."
joriandrake: "Rian, she's probably going to be your own first student Esmalia, once you become a priestess. With so much to do at the court I doubt I can properly train her myself in the ways of Meroya."
joriandrake: Prisha nods at Lyssana's words "He is a good gardener, and I believe he will take good care of the vineyards, once you handle that part with your father."
Smon: Halberd armed young guards at the River Gate stand to attention as you pass through. A wagon driver on the bridge pulls to a halt, doffing his hat as you walk by, Lyssana smiling and waving.
joriandrake: Prisha nods slightly and greets them
joriandrake: "May your day be full of love and happiness."
Smon: Lyssana frowns slightly. "You seem to really like those vineyards!"
Smon: brb
Smon: OOC Bill playing the two guards
joriandrake: "Indeed, wine is also what some cultures call the 'drink of gods'. he income from selling wine will help the upkeep of the temple, help the poor people who seek our aid but can't affor it, and in addition wine makes it easier for our other customers to enjoy themselvs and be casual, open up about their troubles."
joriandrake: ooc: ok
joriandrake: ooc: hi bill, sorry was so focused on typing didn't notice you joining
Smon: Lyssana listens with interest to the wine spiel.
DESTROYERBILL: hello
Smon: Jorian time for some DC 11 INT checks to see who of your followers has mastered the level 1 Rituals.
Smon: Mealia roll d20+1
joriandrake: "The vineyards under temple ownership will help both the temple and city economy, as it will increase the renown of Carchimish" Prisha adds
Smon: Esmalia roll d20+1
joriandrake: ooc: I roll them? not you?
Smon: you can roll
joriandrake: ok
Smon: Delanie d20+0
joriandrake: Mealia:
joriandrake rolls 1d20+1 and gets: 10, (+1) = 11
Smon:
joriandrake: Esmalia:
joriandrake rolls 1d20+1 and gets: 19, (+1) = 20
Smon:
joriandrake: Delanie:
joriandrake rolls 1d20 and gets: 13,
Smon:
Smon: Full house!
joriandrake: ooc I guess Viola and Lyssana too early for it
Smon: yup
Smon: esp Lyssana
joriandrake: Prisha and the others continue on their way. (ooc: Bill is with the two guards in the escord, correct? not the ones at gate)
Smon: He's playing the 2 guards following you he says!
joriandrake: OK
Smon: You head off the road, into the West Woods. Lyssana: "Sometimes I like to come riding out here, but it's not far to the island..."
joriandrake: "Well, enough of the vineyards. Riding sounds lovely, although some creatures like elephants do scare me a bit, unhlike your horses. Let us see that famous Isle you spoke of so highly." Prisha smiles as they walk
Smon: Five minutes through the woodland opposite Carchimish's docks brings you to the Gloomy Fen, the marsh at this time of year is muddy but navigable on foot.
Smon: Lyssana smiles: "Oh, don't be silly Prisha. Elephants aren't real!"
Smon: Shae the slave: "Please watch your step here, mistresses. Step on the tussocks to keep your shoes dry."
Smon: Lyssana: "Thank you Shae..."
Smon: /roll d6
Smon rolls 1d6 and gets: 3,
DESTROYERBILL: yes madam ther is nothing to fear
Smon: Marsh birds caw, a heron takes to flight.
Smon: Ten minutes later you have passed the southern edge of Carchimish on the opposite bank.
Smon: Lyssana points out the sinister bulk of Dark Odo's tower rising above the swamp gate.
joriandrake: "Oh they are, I will tell you about them in Popolva and surrounding area." She then avoids that step too. "They can be used at constructions, in warfare, or... even slavers use them to transport their highest priced slaves in a cage on their back sometimes"
Smon: Mealia: "Well, I'm sure it beats walking!"
joriandrake: "Ah the tower of the 'famous' Odo. I might need to introduce myself once we return from Hara."
Smon: Lyssana looks doubtful at the talk of Odo. "...Look!" she points excitedly. "We're here!"
joriandrake: Prisha giggles at Mealia "I suppose it does, except if you're one of the slaves to be sold."
joriandrake: Prisha looks at what Lyssana points at
Smon: Mealia: "Even then..." Through bullrushes fringeing the water's edge you glimpse the Isle of Nymphs, rising from the slow-moving waters of the Cedarwade.
Smon: Weeping willow trees, bluebell meadows and buttercups on the higher open ground.
Smon: In a sheltered little cove facing you, lily pads are blossoming, as kingfishers flutter about.
joriandrake: "don't worry" Prisha assures Mealia as she enjoys the scene as if from a painting "I don't think we will travel by foot to Hara as we did here, am I right Lyssana?"
joriandrake: scenery*
Smon: Kym Goodkind looks entranced. "It's so... so beautiful!" Viola looks similar. "I never knew... from the town side it's quite ordinary!"
joriandrake: Prisha stops to take in the sight better ".... Perhaps later I can make this place a holy site."
Smon: Lyssana enjoys her guest's reaction, smiles to Prisha. "Oh no, we shall have fine horses to Hara!"
Smon: Lyssana: "You see, the willows ensure no one in Carchimish can see us, even from the highest windows..."
Smon: She turns to the guards: "You two wait back out of sight - call if any approach."
DESTROYERBILL: madam prisha i've heard you want to build a temple may i sugest asking the king for a temple here
joriandrake: "Well, 'no one' is probably a bit of an overstatement." prisha tries to check distance and window angle from the tower.
Smon: Lyssana raises an eyebrow at the presumptuous guard.
Smon: roll INT+Prof Prisha
joriandrake: Prisha turns to the guard. "It could be nice, but that would ruin the natural beauty of the island. Although a shrine could fit nicely."
joriandrake rolls 1d20+4 and gets: 7, (+4) = 11
Smon: Mealia follows Prisha's view.
joriandrake: Prisha is probably too awestruck by the scenery (try Mealia?)
Smon: /roll d20+3
Smon rolls 1d20+3 and gets: 12, (+3) = 15
DESTROYERBILL: you could have a natrual feeling to the temple qiate lovley for the love god
DESTROYERBILL: just saying
Smon: Mealia: "Hm... that high window at the top of Odo's tower... I can see it from here, so I think anyone there might see us."
Smon: Esmalia looks to the guardsman. "Yes, it would be a lovely spot for a shrine."
Smon: Bill roll d20+2
joriandrake: Prisha smiles at the daring guard. "If you're interested in the teachings of Meroya, we can tell you at a later time hapilly, although now we're here to relax."
DESTROYERBILL: im no adviser but i've always had an eye for renavations and places to build stuff in scenic areas
Smon: CHA check Bill
DESTROYERBILL rolls 1d20+2 and gets: 17, (+2) = 19
joriandrake: Prisha turns to Mealia "I also had that idea, although I wasn't sure of it."
Smon: Lyssana tenses for a moment, then smiles broadly.
Smon: "You know, I do think it's an excellent idea! What's your name?"
DESTROYERBILL: my name is manees
Smon: Princess Lyssana: "Well, Soldier Manees, you must come with us to Hara! But for now, please guard us while we bathe..."
DESTROYERBILL: but you call me mane
Smon: Esmalia and Mealia giggle and turn away, slipping out of their dresses.
Smon: Viola the Alchemist looks at the guards and blushes.
DESTROYERBILL: i walk away
joriandrake: Prisha giggles 'Guard us from the other directions, you don't have to look this way, turn around please"
DESTROYERBILL: exactly 30 feet looking away
Smon: Esmalia plunges into the water, swimming strongly for the island, Mealia follows.
Smon: Both guards finally turn and withdraw.
Smon: Lyssana giggles. "I apologise mistress Prisha, they are peasants,but lately under arms. We had no real soldiers..."
joriandrake: Prisha also slips out of her dress, places them neatly together near the shore
Smon: She strips off her lovely dress, laying it on a fallen tree trunk, followed by her underwear and shoes.
joriandrake: "We might require to hire some good trainer... instructior? Military speech is not my thing, someone good at it in Hara."
Smon: Soon all the women are swimming over to the lovely island, to cavort among the lily pads.
joriandrake: Prisha tests the temperature of the water with her toes then slowly walks in as well
Smon: Lyssana: "Don't trouble yourself with such thoughts Mistress! Enjoy the day!"
Smon: Esmalia squeals as Mealia splashes her with water.
joriandrake: "You're right, it is hard to dismiss these thoughts when it is my first 'mission' to a foreign realm to gain allies and friends."
Smon: The water is cool, not so long off the mountain heights, but the hot sun warms the shallows in the lily cove.
joriandrake: "...but this is the time to relax" and Prisha dives underwater
Smon: Viola is the last to disrobe and joins the others, swimming over to the island.
Smon: GM: OK stopping there, no monsters eat you.
joriandrake: "...then appears again behind Viola and splashes water at her"
joriandrake: ooc: ok, fast-forward then?
Smon: posting log now, cya tomorrow, take 300 XP
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