faerun.QUICK LINKS
When you wake up, you are in a room. It looks to be relatively well-decorated, rustic. The bed is comfortable, the linens clean, and the quilt is nice. You can hear the bustle of people outside. The city is beginning to wake. You do not have the opportunity to look into a mirror, or anything else: there's bang on the door. "Oi! Breakfast is bein' served! Get your asses up or you're not eatin'!" Coming outside the room reveals that you seem to be in an inn. There are dozens of rooms along the halls, and a massive eating space below. There are wall to wall tables stacked with food, drink, and people sitting down to eat. They may look strange and unique to some of you. There are people with elongated ears, talking dragon-folk, bird-people, and regular humans. It's a diverse crowd, boisterous and loud, laughing and joking. Before you can really catch your bearings, a friendly dwarvish woman bustles past, calling over her shoulder: "Never been to Mirabar, have you?" And, before you can really respond to her, your watch lights up. A NOTE FROM YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD WITCH. "Oh, look at that! It worked! It actually worked! I can see . . . oh, look at you! You look fantastic! What a delightful world! I am positively green with envy!"
The noise from Astoria sounds delighted, and those who have experienced world jumps before will know that Astoria reaching out after the jump is a bit . . . unusual. Usually, she can't communicate -- and while the image is fuzzy, it is definitely there, and she's speaking rather quickly.
"I hope you enjoy your time in Faerun; the magic in that world is quite powerful, and it looks like a few of you are fitting in just fine . . . remember, find joy in the darkness, and please do your best to help these people! It seems like they just need a bit of fun. And don't forget, whatever you do, don't forget to-"
And then, the image cuts off.
Welcome to Mirabar -- a city full of magic, adventure, kayak racing, and quite a lot to do. The main central city itself, the capital, is a walled fortress, with a forest surrounding it, and a small cluster of villages outside of the walls itself. The Guard allows you to stray the perimeter of Mirabar, but anything further will get you a one-way ticket right back to the city gates. Don't worry, though! There is certainly plenty to do, both within the walled city and in the surrounding outskirts.
 LOCALITIES.Mirabar is a smaller city Faerun, but it has a rich history, a long-suffering head of state who employs adventurers on the regular, and the eager people here to meet you, employ you, and entertain you.
There are be taverns to frequent, inns to stay in, a guild to pick up adventuring jobs, farm work, mining work, welding work. The most desperate thing that Mirabar needs is for people to lend a hand. It may not be the most exciting job, but it will be appreciated. ➜ The Silver Blade is an adventuring guild is operated by a plethora of folks, but the elvish woman at the counter seems to be the one in charge. A series of tasks will be available for you to take up, ranging from deliveries through dangerous parts of the outskirts of town, to slaying monsters. The woman seems to be willing to pay in coin, so long as you bring back what she asks for. She doesn't tolerate nonsense.
➜ The Dusty Coffer is a tavern that looks to be rough-and-tumble, but full of good food, good drink, and good music. There’s a bard that lingers in the back who is willing to take on new students/performers, and can pay, too! You can get any range of fare here, and while it’s not a five-star establishment, the food and drink is delicious.
➜ The Blacksmith’s Burden doubles as a mine and a blacksmith’s forge. You can put in a day’s hard work here and buy weaponry. On one hand, you can learn how to make your own stuff! On the other hand, you can totally just buy stuff. They also sell basic tinkering tools and other materials to forge your own equipment. The entire establishment is run by an eager young half-elf named Dillon. He's missing two fingers. It was probably an accident.
➜ The Heroes' Hearth is the neighborhood inn, specifically designed to tailor to adventurer's! It is the main hub of where the Circle will be staying. You will need to pay for your rooms. They're cheap, but the keeper of the Heroes' Hearth (a delightful dwarvish woman named Hilda) is a strict mistress. She expects proper payment when payment is due! She is also a wonderful cook, and will feed you until you explode.
➜ There is a library, full of texts concerning the history of Mirabar and Faerun. There is also a fishing yard by the river. It is full of little boats and leather-strapped kayaks, which transport goods in and out of the city. There are also shops to purchase clothing, basic tools, and ingredients for spellcraft.
➜ It's a robust city with a focus on steel weaponry. You won't find a lot of magical weaponry, but you may get lucky at the Widow's Weep. It is a weird little thrift store run by an eccentric dragonborn who seems to have a lot of broken magical wares. They're cheap, but may not work correctly. There’s a ton to do, and the people of Mirabar are inclined to help you get settled in (and also help you spend your money).  TASK BOARD.There is a giant announcement board of sorts, in the center of town, where the patrons and workers in Mirabar can put up jobs for hire. Suspiciously, the task board seems to be centrally positioned outside of The Silver Blade, the adventurer's guild. Almost as if the guild wants to check out whoever is looking at the tasks . . .
All of the below tasks can be taken up by an unlimited number of people, so if you see a bunch of people signing up for a task you really want to play out - don't be discouraged! Also, remember to submit your work submissions to the appropriate thread on the OOC post.THE SILVER BLADE: Adventurer's Guild.↠ "The village neighboring our own has asked for our help. Predators taken up residence and have been attacking farmers and travelers. Beware, for they are wolf-like creatures, equipped with poisonous fangs and impeccable hearing. It’s your job to evacuate the village, take care of the threat and ensure that nobody gets caught in the crossfire. Need 2-4 Adventurers; the work is difficult. Will pay 100 GP per wolf head, 500 GP max reward."
↠ "The alleged “prison” in Darkwood hardly serves its purpose. A group of prisoners escaped, and you've got to put them back where they belong. Far from a surprise when thieves run this town. Just one prisoner will do, unless you’re desperate for coin. Be careful; they’re seasoned rogues and will do anything to escape your grasp. 100 GP dead, 500 GP alive. We would prefer the idiot alive."
↠ “A woman named Fionn lives across Blackwater Bridge — she needs you to deliver a satchel of love letters to a man who will remain unnamed. It’s a secret, you see. She would take them herself, but she her family is too prestigious for her to afford any...gossip. The journey will require you to go through the Nymph’s Forest, and they have a knack of casting mind altering spells. This will be a bit of a recurring thing, so try not to read them, will you? 50 GP for delivery, minus 5 GP for every love letter lost. No reimbursements for injuries."
↠ “There are a particular set of nasty creatures that are inhabiting the eaves in the nearby Temple. Ordinarily, I would tell the priest to deal with it, but he seems to be convinced that they’re of an evil nature. I personally think they are just bats, but check them out, will you? Apparently they spew some sort of acid. I would bring a coat. 5 GP per 5 sets of bat wings. Bonus 15 GP if you bring one back alive."
↠ “This is a bit of an unsavory task, but...if you’re willing to betray the law a bit, you’ll be rewarded appropriately. An aristocrat in Zledfield is in possession of a prized, ethereal jewel that once belonged to the Convocation of Witches and Wizards of our city. It’s incredibly powerful and enables one to harness any power they might desire with a single tough. But he’s stolen it, and we need to steal it back. Sneak into his manor and return to us safely. Try to avoid the guards. And the attack gryffons. And the mote. And the very man himself. 2500 GP available for the successful retrieval of the gem.” THE DUSTY COFFER: Tavern.↠ “Come hither, ladies, gentlemen and everything in between! Looking for the richest of riches? Put on a play that brings in the crowd. We were thinking, ah...what was it? Romulus and Judith? Or Hamlamb, Aladjinn, oh...whatever strikes your fancy. Just make sure it’s good! 8 SP per performance, plus tips!”
↠ “Hey. You hear about Rhug’s warning? The man who runs this joint? He’s been complainin’ about how the mead’s been going missing...well, I know you need the coin — not hard to tell from how you look. I’ve been selling it under the table for a steal, and let’s just say my pockets have been fuller than ever. You help me smuggle some out and you’ll get a good cut of my profits. 50 GP per load, cut in half if you lose some product.”
↠ “We’re always in need of bartenders and cooks, and our last cook enchanted our damn cutlery. It keeps singing and dancing in the kitchens, like it’s some kind of musical. Bards . . . anyway, we’d appreciate the help trying to tame them. Looks like singing along with them shuts them up for a time, but we’ve got to get food out sooner rather than later. 8 SP for a night's work, plus tips."
↠ “Some of patrons keep bringin’ their kids around here, but we can’t serve the little ones. But there’s no point in throwing a good customer to the wind, is there? We’ve got a big room upstairs. Babysit for the night and you’ll get something good out of it...we can negotiate. Reward is 8 CP per kid, plus a free round of drinks for you and your mates.” THE BLACKSMITH'S BURDEN: Mining/Forging.↠ "We’re in desperate need of ore, and the caves have got some sort of flying bat-things wanderin’ about… lady down at the Silver Blade says they’re just bats, but the priest has got ‘em too, and I’m tellin’ you, those fucking things aren’t bats. They melt your steel and everything . . . anyway, bring up some ore for us, and we’ll pay you in weaponry, if you like."
↠ “We’ve got a big order from the Council to make a bunch of decorations to throw up around the lamp fixtures, for the big festival . . .and we need a lot of painting done. Grab a brush and help us paint up these lamp posts in our colors, and careful not to mix them up! We don’t need bright yellow garish lookin’ stuff, alright? We'll give you some supplies and 5 CP an hour worked.”
↠ “Created a new sword fit for dragon slayin’. I want to see it in action — you mind using it in the local tournament comin’ up this week? Win and they’ll give you a handsome earning. Lose and well, you’ll still get somethin’ from me...a win win situation, ain’t it? 150 GP for winning the tournament, win-lose, you get the sword."
↠ "We've got rats. They're fuckin' everywhere. I'm thinking Rodrick had somethin' to do with it, pissed off that sorceress at the Silver Blade proper . . . anyway, I'll give you 5 CP per rat. I'll double it if you drop it off on her doorstep."
THE FISHING YARD: And surrounding areas.↠ “Help me…! I’m a failure of a sorceress...my love potion fell flat. But my presentation is in an hour...if you could just — if you and a friend of yours could just...take a sip in front of the audience and pretend like you’re MADLY in love, I’ll pay you well! I promise! Both of you! And I’ll create any kind of potion you desire...the other ones work just fine, I assure you!”
↠ “I need some fisherman ready to catch The Big One . . . or that’s what I call the little bastard evadin’ me. It’s a big beauty, with rainbow scales and big teeth . . . I just want the meat, but I’ll give you the scales and teeth, plus treat you to dinner with a friend if you help me catch it!”
↠ “Boat races, boat races! We need to practice for the big race at the festival! We’re testing out a new type of kayak, and sure, it might have a few . . . buoyancy problems, but that’s what we need you lot to test it for, yeah? We’ll pay you 9 SP per ride, 1 GP if you win the race without sinking, and you get to test drive a new enterprise!”
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acatalepsy_logs2019-04-12 01:31 pm
THAT DEFINITELY POSTED WITH THE WRONG ACCOUNT AND IDK HOW
thankfully, it's not that extreme. while she's not exactly comfortable, there's enough here grounded in some kind of realism for her that she can find her footing and keep going. having almost normal things to do also helps.
riza is meeting vex at the tavern because they had promised each other drinks. promised each other that after the failure that was the horologium, they were simply going to relax. being back at the temple had meant they had too many other things to worry about and get back in order (primarily roy being alive once more, trinket returning, percy still being in shreds), but now? now they had time.
so with very little in ways of a warning, riza slides into the spot next to vex, listening to her order and letting her eyes scan the bar briefly in way of checking on the other occupants before returning to the barkeep. ]
And I'll have whatever she's having.
I WAS GONNA SAY, GET OUTTA HERE BREKKER
Almost. That's why she's here to enjoy an agreed drink with agreeable company.
Said company is right on time (even if they hadn't really set a definite hour), just as the barkeep holds up a bottle of whiskey, then gestures to a tankard being enjoyed by one of their seat neighbours: a local hard cider, not too frothy, not too sweet, but lacking the weight of popular lager and not likely to knock you down like harder liquor. ]
Two, then. And I'm paying. [for the first round, at least]
[she turns in her seat, resting one arm on the bar as she gives the other woman a smile, and a curious once-over. Still human?] It makes a nice change from some places we've been, doesn't it?
JK brekker wants to go on a gal date with vex. that would go so well.
still - riza gives a smile to the barmaid and nods, settling more into her seat and glancing over when vex turns to her. she sees the look and shakes her head, not needing the words to be spoken to know what vex was looking for. and to help, riza reaches up to tuck some of her hair behind her ear, revealing a long, elf-like ear. ]
Yes. Actual food, drink, and no horrific nightmare of a monster? [ she laughs, because if they don't make light of what happened she might go mad. ] I'll take this world any day.
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[ There is slight surprise at the point to Riza's ears, brows lifting, but she doesn't disapprove - full or half, there are worse things to be here than an elf. Picking up her tankard, she holds it up]
A toast, to rest and relaxation. Even if that involves hitting things with swords. [or shooting them with guns, in her case]
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[ she nods a thanks to the bartender, lifting a brow at vex's early order of the next round. did she plan on getting drunk? because that would change the direction of the night, for sure. not that riza necessarily....minds. they're here to have a night off, after all. ]
Especially if it involves hitting things with swords. [ the comment - even as she makes it - draws a much larger smile to her lips before they knock tankards together and take their first sip.
she can already feel herself relaxing. ]
Well, for the only bar in town, the drinks aren't too bad.
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(Besides, what they don't drink tonight can stay on as a tab for tomorrow.) ]
We'll find out if we'll have to go elsewhere for an actual meal soon enough. [tankards clank, and she takes a long swing, followed by a satisfied sigh] Beggars can't be choosers, but fortunately, the choices here are decent.
Are you settling in with everything here all right? [ears, 'class', a lot less technology-based monstrosities waiting to pounce.]
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I didn't even think of that. I guess we would have to get food soon. [ she says thoughtfully, taking a long sip herself. ] Have you made it around the town yet? Anything interesting?
[ she takes another sip, tilting her head back and forth as she considers the questions. ] It's a change, but it's nothing too difficult. I like the more...I guess town feel? Buildings, homes, people. It's not that hard to catch on when there's enough that's the same. [ another sip, and then she turns back to vex. ] And what about you? It must be kind of similar to home.
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I've had a short walk around outside the walls, and explored a bit of the town. It's quite a bit larger than I expected. It reminds me of Westrunn moreso than anywhere else. [Not North enough for Whitestone, not cosmopolitan enough for Emon] I'll need to earn some coin, which shouldn't be difficult if that task board is any judge, and then who knows? perhaps I'll do some shopping with Percy.
Anything in particular catch your eye? [asked between sips from her own tankard]
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The task board is pretty long, I'm sure you can find something to accomplish easily enough. But let me know if you need any help? [ and that's when she smiles a little around her next sip. shopping with percy. the domesticity of this whole town is starting to really get to her, in a nice way. ]
Catch my eye?
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Well, yes. Anything on that task board, for one? Or any of the folks around here for that matter. [she leans in a little closer, dropping the volume of her voice] That guild mistress is certainly something. Reminds me of one I know back home, only far less friendly.
[then she sits up again, sipping her drink] I absolutely will. And if you need any, especially for bartering. So many people in our group seem to struggle with the very concept of haggling.
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The guild master reminds me of someone back home too, a Major General. [ god riza can only imagine olivier here. the thought actually makes her chuckle a little. ] Though I don't think the two of them could actually...be in the same town together.
[ riza thinks for a moment, taking another sip. ] Actually, I might. This is the first place we've been to in some time where we can do any actual shopping. I might need to pick up a few things before we head back to the Temple.
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There's a guild master for a hunt organisation in Vasselheim back home. Same no-nonsense attitude, but - tiefling. Naturally less frosty, of course. [her elbow is propped on the bar, palm turned up so she can rest her chin on it] I don't think the guild mistress here likes anyone.
[and they probably don't brand you with Ioun's mark, either.]
Our tasks really haven't been conducive to shopping, have they? What did you have in mind?
[Vex straightens at the mention of shopping] I personally wish I could get my hands on a bag of holding, though without Astoria's original gift, that'd be well outside my price range here. [alas] Assuming one was on sale anywhere near here, anyway.
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[ whether or not this is true doesn't really matter. trinket is perfect, end of story. ]
Tiefling...? [ she's still getting used to the terms. ] Oh! You mean...with the horns? Those are tieflings, right? [ and riza kind of laughs at that, shaking her head. ] No, I don't think she does. But that's probably what reminds me of the Major General from back home. Lots of responsibility, little ability to smile...
[ but then riza kind of tilts her head side to side. ] Not sure. Clothes, most likely, but any kind of materials we don't have back at the Temple. Anything I can carry on me will be a must, so I can actually take it back. [ a beat, and then she smiles at vex. ] Your power must be really useful here.
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[ She can't quite help the fond smile that forms as she pictures it, how eternally surprised and gratified Percival was whenever his owl showed him affection and absolute trust.
But that's getting off topic. ]
Right, variety of colours and often with tails. There are other horned races, but, Tieflings are distinct. You've met Mollymauk, right?
It would be if I still had it here. Best as I can tell, my abilities as a gunslinger supersede that, I can't use it. [the first real opportunity to test it and it's gone. her sigh is exaggerated, before she gives a lopsided smirk] I'm still good at finding deals, however. I was capable of that long before getting caught up in all this.
If there's a particular store you'd like to check out, I'd be happy to help.
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still, yes, back to what they were discussing. riza takes another long sip from her tankard before shaking her head. ] I don't think so, no. [ she hasn't exactly been the most social person lately, after what the last couple of worlds have been like.
but the discussion of the powers catches riza's attention, and she glances down to her own hands. ] I guess I haven't noticed about the powers, but what you're saying makes sense. [ and then a small smile. ] I'd still appreciate your help. If you're not too busy. There were a few places down on the main road of town near the guild that looked promising.
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You'll be hard pressed to miss him. He's purple. And gregarious. [Percival is not fond of him, for reasons Vex can't possibly fathom at present.]
There's been enough to get used to, here. [and depending on your power, the physical changes here may have been too distracting; either way, it's not the first change to happen, and Vex means to bring that up with Astoria. Until then...] Well, I would be more than happy to help. I think the bat situation is more or less under control in town now, so I have some coin to spare for such adventures.
[then, thoughtfully] I need to look for a hat, as it is.
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[ she nods along with everything vex says, motioning for the bartender to bring around a second serving of their drinks. ]
Yes, I've got a bit of coin myself as well- so it should be a productive day. [ a smile, as she arches an eyebrow at vex. ] Any particular hat?
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[ That's about the same thing, right? ]
Then we'll just have to take the shops by storm!
Oh, something tall, pointed. A wide brim would be nice too.
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[ riza smile a bit at that. she understands the sentiment completely, it's more of an acknowledgement at how insane their lives have become. ]
You know- I didn't take you as a hat person at first, but I can see it. But a pointed hat like that? [ does vex want to look like a witch? ]
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Oh, it's not for me. [she HAS worn one like that before, until circumstance led to her leaving it in the back of her closet] It will be a gift. I made a point to someone, and now I'm follow through.
Are you looking for anything in particular?
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[ that's how that works, after all. ]
A gift? For who? [ just because she's curious.
and then vex asks and riza.....doesn't necessarily look like she's been caught. but it's something close. ]
I may uh. Have an occasion to wear something.
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Oh, Astoria. [..yes, really] She can't keep calling herself a witch without the appropriate accoutrements.
[ I mean. She can. And does. But that's really not the point here.
No, the point is Riza just dropped a rather tasty morsel of what makes delightful girl gossip. ]
really? [Vex's face lights up, then she leans forward conspiratorially] And what sort of occasion is that?
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but the laughter makes way for a kind of rolling of her eyes. ]
Dinner, actually. Later tonight.
[ she is trying very very hard to look very nonchalant right now... ]
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But all that is set aside as Riza makes a Reveal, and Vex can't help but lean towards her, propping one elbow on the bar.]
Really? Tonight?
And we're here drinking, instead of shopping? [tsk!] How fancy a date is it, then?
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Tonight. And...not that fancy, considering we're coming right back here. [ she gestures around the bar. ] If you'd rather go now...