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Post by Daos on Apr 20, 2024 7:42:50 GMT -8
Aunt Dellie explains the difference between the Ribbon and the Rattle. "The Ribbon, where we are now, is a fertile land but that fertility seems to be waning. Each year, more and more families are forced to move out to the Rattle, which is far more dangerous. It's plagued with dire coyotes, bulettes and other dangers. Some speak of dark magics, cursed weather, and strange soil. But many brave the dangers anyway, including my goddaughter. As for Kianna, she's in her twenties and wears her hair in braids. Strapping girl, from all her work on the farms. We know little of the ways of magic here. As for them," she gestures to the tied up farmers, "I can put out the word to their families, but unless the spell on them is broken, they don't seem very cooperative."
Vulpi would need the use of a Detect Magic spell to identify the exact kind of magic being used.
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Apr 20, 2024 17:31:37 GMT -8
After for asking and receiving directions, Vulpi will say they are ready to head over there. You said earlier that "the locals begin returning to tend to the wounded" does that include us?
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 20, 2024 18:43:14 GMT -8
"Well, your goddaughter id really the only clue we have at this point, so I guess we are heading off to the Rattle," Ha Yun says.
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Post by Daos on Apr 20, 2024 19:11:29 GMT -8
"Thank you," Aunt Dellie says, genuinely grateful. "May the Covenant watch over you and keep you safe while in the Rattle."
The locals can help bandage up wounds, but they have no healing magic and so cannot restore HP. Unless the party wants to use their own magic or take a short rest first, that is.
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Apr 20, 2024 23:06:35 GMT -8
Oh they don't have any healers of even the healers kit variety? Attachments:
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Post by Bishgada on Apr 21, 2024 1:28:13 GMT -8
"Wait, you said that your daughter friend drowned in the lake and she deals with this grief. Was he also at her age? Did anyone recover the body? In the picture it seems there are hands grabbing him down, right? Are there whirlpools in this lake? Was it an accident and the hands are only symbolic, or was there something strange in that event? Hmmm... was it an isolated event?"
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Post by Daos on Apr 21, 2024 11:11:22 GMT -8
"Wait, you said that your daughter friend drowned in the lake and she deals with this grief. Was he also at her age?" "Yes," she answers. "Did anyone recover the body?" "No." "In the picture it seems there are hands grabbing him down, right? Are there whirlpools in this lake? Was it an accident and the hands are only symbolic, or was there something strange in that event?" "Whirlpools in a lake? No, nothing like that. It's just a lake. It was an accident, of course. They were playing, Culley fell in and drowned." "Hmmm... was it an isolated event?" "People have drowned in that lake before, ever since it was first created," she replies. "Legend goes a farm used to sit there, but during a bad storm a sinkhole opened up and swallowed the whole house, including the family living inside it. It formed a lake, and it's been dangerous ever since."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 21, 2024 12:20:13 GMT -8
"It sounds like the picture she drew was from her nightmares," Ha Yun says. It made sense to her that the girl would probably have nightmares about her best friend drowning. It actually made her frown a little bit as she thought about it more deeply. How many times did she, herself, have nightmares? Would they continue like they have for this girl? Shaking her head, she looks to the others. "Come on. We should get moving so Aunt Dellie can do what she needs to do here."
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Post by Daos on Apr 22, 2024 7:40:39 GMT -8
After Aunt Dellie says her goodbyes and moves on, another local approaches them. She is a broad-shouldered woman wearing a multicolored dress that complements her dark skin. She approaches boldly, sizing the party up from beneath a stylish, wide-brimmed hat. "I overheard your conversation with Aunt Dellie," she says. "You see, nothing important gets past Lady Dre. I hear you're bound for the Rattle? I'd like to accompany you. I want to make sure no other folk in the Rattle are in danger. Plus, we can use my horses and wagon. If you're going to head into mystery, you should be prepared to transport anyone who might have been harmed or afflicted, no?"
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Apr 22, 2024 10:59:38 GMT -8
With enthusiasm: "Why didn't you come join the conversation? You're thoughts are excellent! I'll go let Aunt Dellie know real quick so that if someone asks where you are at least someone will know. Be back in a sec" Vulpi scampers quickly to find Aunt Dellie. In truth, Vulpi is cautious about Lady Dre only coming now and forcing herself along, although Vulpi agrees her ideas and tools are beneficial so wants to keep open the possibility that Lady Dre is an honest ally. When Vulpi reaches Aunt Dellie, they'll ask "Do you know Lady Dre?" If Aunt Dellie's response doesn't show reason to be cautious, then Vulpi will say that she is accompanying us Aunt Dellie not knowing Lady Dre is reason to be cautious. If the town is large enough that Aunt Dellie not knowing Lady Dre would be ordinary, Vulpi will ask if Aunt Dellie knows someone who might know her and provides a description of Lady Dre.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 22, 2024 17:49:27 GMT -8
Ha Yun watches Vulpi run off before she can even get her thoughts together. "Well, you are welcome to join," she says, turning back to Lady Dre with a smile. "But this might prove to be dangerous, and we can't promise to keep you protected, even though we will try our best," she says.b
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Post by Daos on Apr 22, 2024 18:17:44 GMT -8
When Vulpi reaches Aunt Dellie, they'll ask "Do you know Lady Dre?" Aunt Dellie nods. "I know of her, sure. She's a merchant who usually does business in the Rattle. A shrewd one, from what I've heard. But I suppose anyone doing business out there must be," she reasons. "But this might prove to be dangerous, and we can't promise to keep you protected, even though we will try our best," she says. Lady Dre nods. "Of course. The Rattle is dangerous even when people aren't going crazy with blood in their eyes. Don't worry, I won't get in your way."
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Post by sarcastiksh0rtee37 on Apr 22, 2024 18:40:45 GMT -8
"Great! I just wanted to make sure someone knew she was coming with us, she has great ideas and is letting us use her horses and wagon." Vulpi will return to the group concerns alleviated. "Lady Dre, you seem to have quite the reputation as a shrewd business woman."
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Post by Daos on Apr 22, 2024 20:08:48 GMT -8
"That's right," Lady Dre agrees. "And well earned, if I do say so myself. I've always had a good eye for deals."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 23, 2024 18:52:14 GMT -8
"Well, now that is settled, let's get going," Ha Yun says, and starts moving off towards the Rattle.
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