Session 4.09
1629, Sea Season, Harmony Week, Godday to Death Week, Fireday
Dramatis Personae
PCs
Berra
Irillo
Lenta
Maalira
Mellia
Varanis
NPCs
Lyra of Beasts Gather
Chief Kulharl
An enthusiastic stableboy called Saral
Jonatos Trollkiller (King of the Aranwyth?)
Ararg Never-doubt (another Lenta conquest?)
The Three Humakti (Kolfar = scout, Bleujen = trainee, Gelvin = experienced)
Events
Lenta wrote a letter to Kalis about the current situation and requested access to a relic. Her letter could have caused a bit of a diplomatic incident, so Irillo made a few edits before it was given over to Berra to carry.1Text edited out by Irillo: “Should we all die, no blame should be placed on the fine people of Beasts gather. Especially not their brave chief who while declining to participate did offer to take the burden of this minor skirmish off Vareena if she found the task too daunting.”
Berra travelled to Boldhome, visited various temples, led worship, and made her way back to Beasts Gather. While at Beasts Gather, she asked Chief Kulharl to guard the Wyter Sword while she took care of the Chaos problem.
Lenta and Irillo went to Beasts Gather, where Lenta talked with the chief’s wife, Lyra. She told her when the group would be going in. She also suggested the group would lit a pyre if/when they are victorious, but the chief’s wife suggested simply sending a messenger. Lyra asked why Lenta looked so serious and she admitted being concerned. She then asked for hospitality and Lyra wanted to know if that would be in the same bed with Irillo or separate. Separate beds were requested. However Lenta did dance and cast some glances which resulted in a blond stableboy, Saral the Straw-Hair approaching her with an offer of ale. Lenta accepted the ale but said she was actually looking for company for the night. Not believing his luck Saral asked if the offer would be for him and his buddy. Lenta only took Saral to her bed though. The young man was too eager at first, but had stamina to make up for it.
In the meantime, Irillo got busy with other folks at Beasts Gather, trying to get information and determine something useful about trade routes.
Mellia, Maalira, and Varanis went to the Nunnery. Mellia had a prenatal check-up and Varanis had a nightmare.2Varanis had nightmares on nights 2 and 3 of the 5 nights spent at the Nunnery. The two White Ladies ganged up on Varanis, got her to finally confess her nightmare problem, then drugged her and sent her to sleep more.
Lenta and Irillo made their way south to Toena Fort to visit the Aranwyth. While there, Lenta spotted the horns of the broo that killed her, mounted on the wall. Irillo tried to impress people by singing about his friends. Lenta asked some questions about the killing of that broo and smiled herself into the company of one Ararg Never-doubt for the evening and the night.3The enthusiastic Orlanthi explaining the broo-killing raid.
After leaving Raven at Beasts Gather, Berra regroups with the rest of the party, not far from the Six Sisters. She brought Lenta a package from Kalis and a choice of three blades. Varanis disapproved of the dagger, but did not say anything. They have some food and make plans for how to proceed.4Battle order: Crunchy front: Berra (point), Bleujen, Varanis (left), strong Humakti (right); Mid is healers and Lenta; Rear is Irillo and medium Humakti
Session Quotes
“I’m just starting now – I was doing very important crawling under my desk with treats…” – cat owner
“Let me be clear, guys, if none of you want any camera time, we might as well go play on a MUSH.” – someone who has never coded a MUSH.
“Actually…” – … they have, as it turns out
“Maalira hasn’t had a chance to put her oar in.” – ???
“What is Maalira up to?” – GM
“Maalira is completely without oars.” – Maalira
“I need more Rune Points. I also need more POW…” – Mellia
laughs on mute – Berra who is not a sadist
“Sorry, Berra, I know you’re spending a lot of time not talking.” – GM
“No, it’s fine – I’m a talky beggar.” – Berra
“We could never tell!” – Maalira
is currently muted – Berra
“Is Lenta getting serious with her new beau?” – Varanis
“… with who?” – Berra
“I don’t believe he was Mr. Right. I believe he was Mr Right Now.” – Irillo
“While Lenta’s busy, I believe I’ll be pumping people for information.” – Irillo
“Setting up Trade Routes!” – GM
“Never mind the quality, feel the drape. Please.” – Irillo?
“You can’t hold it against everyone.” – GM
“I don’t know, Varanis is good at holding it against people.” – Irillo
“No, only Uleria can hold it against everyone. It’s a talent.” – Berra
“How often?” – Mellia
“Let me just roll on Truth.” – Varanis
“…That’s a 4.” – Varanis
“I don’t want to hear that you’ve been abusing poppyseed like cousin Xenofos.” – Mellia
“Of course not! I’ve just been avoiding sleeping.” – Varanis
“Hmm, I wonder if the gods are trying to tell you something. Do they have a common thread, the dreams?” – Mellia
“Yes, and I do think the gods are trying to tell me something. They’re all about Chaos.” – Varanis
“But it’s morning and I have stuff to do!” – Varanis
“Like what?” – Mellia
“Training… meditating?” – Varanis
“Both of which you will do better if you’re rested.” – Maalira
“Maalira, which side are you on?” – Varanis
“The side of you being healthy!” – Maalira
“I’m pretty sure White Ladies are not supposed to gang up on people. It’s in the rules or something!” – Varanis
“I’m pretty sure it’s in the rules that we do.” – Maalira
“This means that I’m very well rested, and when I have a nightmare on the next night I’m able to go without rest!” – Varanis
“This Aranwyth meeting could be an eMail.” – GM, paraphrased
“It used to be that youngers would go out and talk to the sisters. They’d give you spells if you were nice enough to them.” – young warrior has enthusiasm
“I’m not allowed to kill them all to keep them safe.” – Berra
“Can he roll on sing? I was trying to keep a low profile.” – Berra
“Your homework, everyone, is to come up with your personal spice.” – GM
“If you want to find out who delivered the killing blow, you absolutely can.” – GM
“Aaah, it doesn’t matter much.” – Lenta
“Berra gives a bracelet to Lenta in public. It’s from Chaos.” – Berra
“It’s from Chaos?” – Varanis
“Was listening while typing.” – Berra
“Kalis.” – Berra
“Was that the one that attacked you?” – Varanis
“Yes.” – Lenta
“So, you’ve been avenged and you could go somewhere safe now?” – Varanis
“Irillo, how do you feel about being a posterior?” – Berra
“Well, I often feel a bit of an arse.” – Irillo
“I’ll let you know I have 62 in Rapier.”- Irillo
“Cute.” – Berra
- 1Text edited out by Irillo: “Should we all die, no blame should be placed on the fine people of Beasts gather. Especially not their brave chief who while declining to participate did offer to take the burden of this minor skirmish off Vareena if she found the task too daunting.”
- 2Varanis had nightmares on nights 2 and 3 of the 5 nights spent at the Nunnery.
- 3The enthusiastic Orlanthi explaining the broo-killing raid.
- 4Battle order: Crunchy front: Berra (point), Bleujen, Varanis (left), strong Humakti (right); Mid is healers and Lenta; Rear is Irillo and medium Humakti
