To Cynewulf's Hold!

[Thomas Fulmer]

Evening, 39 Winter or 9th Day of the Dragon Moon

With the weather improved, communications completed, bones cast and spirits talked to, the party was finally ready to get a move on. Once the weather cleared and Ragnar gave the word, Alfvine quickly assembled a crew and got the dragonship into the water.

The ship was called the Skyserpent, it was smaller than the ships the party had been on so far but otherwise of the same basic Wodinfolk design. With the whole party and a small crew on board, things were a bit more cramped. Ragnar will presumably take a turn at the oars, if any of the others want to take a turn the Wodinfolk sailors will appreciate it. Overall though, the winds are favorable.

That's about it in terms of good news, the bad news is that the temperatures are below freezing and the icy cold water frequently splashes into the boat. Darc is loving it, if he liked to swim he'd probably jump in. Thariania doesn't seem overly concerned and a few of the party members have heavy boat cloaks. Ragnar and the other Wodinfolk enjoy discomfort for the most part. For those not fitting into the above categories, it's very cold and wrapping in blankets only helps so much as they quickly get wet. It's overall not an enjoyable trip for most of the group and very little sleeping gets done.

Afternoon, 40 Winter tonight is the 10th night of the Dragon moon (Full moon)

The next afternoon, the ship begins to pull in towards the land and the small ship beaches itself in the soft sand of a landing area. Other boats are present but have been pulled from the water similar to the other ships in Ebersfjord. A dozen Wodinfolk warriors approach quickly and stand nearby, they are armed and alert.

One of them steps forward, looks over the ship, the crew and the passengers, "What business does Earl Ivar have here in the realm of Earl Cynewulf. Do you wish to sell us these slaves?" The warrior indicates the party.

"My lord has no shortage of slaves at the moment, the year has been prosperous"

--GM / Thomas

[Ragnar Ivarsson]

Ragnar steps forward and nods at the warrior.  As he does so, he parts his cloak to expose his necklace of ferocious dragon and apep fangs and claws, "The Allfather's smiled on us, too, good warrior.  But, no, these ain't slaves for sale.  They're more like ... heralds of new adventure, messengers of greater glory!  In any case, they're my friends and guests of my father Earl Ivar Eberhardsson."  

"For I am Ragnar Ivarsson Dragonslayer.  We bring news and songs of adventure, tales of combat with Nidhoggling, Helspawn and other monsters of darkness, and we bring word of strange things prowlin' in Wodinland as well as Alandoria, great evil things that our seers tell us have caught the attention of the Allfather himself."

"We come as guests seekin' the hospitality of his lordship Earl Cynewulf to share these tales and songs of today - and perhaps discuss what these events might mean to the Wodinfolk and what opportunities for glory and gain they might offer to the true warrior sons of the Allfather."

Ragnar / Eric

[Thomas Fulmer]

The warrior seems to be sizing up Ragnar, the rest of the crew and the party. He looks back at his men and pointing at one of them indicates up a large hill. The man leaves formation and takes off at a jog towards the large hill.

At the top of the hill sits a hall, similar in size to Lord Ivar's but the height of the hill in the middle of town makes the hall seem larger than it is.

The warrior turns back to the group, he's an older warrior, well scarred but still obviously in good physical condition, "I am Beewulf, uncle of Earl Cynewulf. I'm sure the Earl has enough hospitality to spare for your...friends. In any case, Ragnar, son of Ivar. You and your crew will be made welcome in the Wulfshall."

A few of the warriors help Alfvine and the crew pull the boat safely out of the water, then the group walks together up the hill to the hall. The inside is similar to Ivar's hall as well, apparently architecture is fairly standard around here. The party is led into the large, open room with benches and tables filling up most of the space and several large fires going near the middle of the room. Slaves are quickly starting to get food going, apparently in preparation for a rather short notice feast.

Beewulf turns to Ragnar and Alfvine, "The Earl will surely wish to greet you and offer you his hospitality. In the mean time, enjoy drink and the warmth of the fires."

He snaps his fingers and a pair of slaves bring out horns and mead for everyone in the group. They puzzle over Thariania for a moment but in the end give her mead anyway.

A few more minutes pass before Earl Cynewulf enters the room and takes a seat at the raised platform at the head of the room. He looks over the group as the group gets a look at him. Like most Wodinfolk, he is large, well built and battle worn. Although he's perhaps not quite so muscular looking as Ivar. Though as he searches the party his eyes have a sort of deadly cunning that leaves one concerned about his intentions.

"I am Earl Cynewulf, son of Cynewulf, my grandfather also was Cynewulf. I welcome you to the Wulfshall Ragnar, son of Ivar. And to your crew and servants I also bid welcome. We'd like to have a feast in your honor this evening, if you'll be staying that long. It'll give us a chance to discuss what business brings you out this way. Until then, you are welcome to the town or the hall, anything we can do to make your stay a good one, please inform us."

Cynewulf excuses himself on business. Beewulf tells the party the feast will begin in about 3-4 hours if anyone wants to rest, bathe, shop or explore for that time. They'll make slaves available to assist with any of the above if needed."

--GM / Thomas

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[dpo...@comcast.net]

  Ivy follows  along with the rest of the Group, he studies the area as they walk, taking  note  of what type of slaves they have, and if the slaves are well treated.. He will Inquire   , if the town has a Bower or Fletcher?

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Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:10:12 AM
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[Thomas Fulmer]

Most Wodinfolk towns are pretty similar. Almost all mundane or skilled jobs are manned by slaves unless they are involved with security or something similar.

Likewise, in most towns the slaves are fairly well treated. Mithras treats their slaves like whipping posts. The Wodinfolk treat their slaves more like surfs or peasants. They just don't pay them.

There will probably be a slave in one of the shops that can works bows/arrows/etc. Although you are much more likely to find blacksmiths as they tend to make the weapons the Wodinfolk care about.

Does Ivy want to go shopping?

--GM / Thomas

[dpo...@comcast.net]

 Ivy will go look around, unless the  townsfolk look...less-then- friendly.

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[Nils Lindeberg]

Grim will follow the others until he has been seen by enough people, like guards and servants around the longhouse, so that he will not be mistaken for a complete stranger when he returns. He introduces himself to one or two so they will remember him. Then he excuses himself and heads for the woods. 

Grim wants a head start on getting to now the surroundings. He might have been here before, but if so it was many years ago, and he doesn't remember much. He will be gone most of the night since it will take him hours to get to know a place. He will of course have an extra eye out for places of power, wild life threats and monster tracks. He will move quickly while there is still daylight, then he will move as fast as the terrain and light conditions allow. He won't come back until he feels he is part of the land around here too.

[Thomas Fulmer]

The townsfolk look like professional killers, always looking for their next prey. Kind of like Ragnar and all his kin.

With that said, for trained killers Wodinfolk seem to be relatively fun and friendly when they aren't trying to kill you. The camaraderie of the Wodinfolk reminds Ivy of Kree's army of ruthless Dwarf killers -- if you ignore the fact that Kree's army are ruthless killers who target based on race and take no prisoners, they are otherwise fun people.

--GM / Thomas

[Thomas Fulmer]

The warriors on patrol near the woods give Grim a suspicious look, "Why would you want to go into the woods at night? There might be frost giants."

They look him over, noting his distinctive lack of Wodinfolk style weapons and one of them spits on the ground at his feet, "He's some sort of weakling or coward, maybe best he gets crushed by frost giants as opposed to contaminating the feasting hall with cowardice. I say we let him go."

The other shrugs and they let Grim go off in the woods like some crazy witch woman.

--GM / Thomas

On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 12:43 PM Nils Lindeberg <018.5...@telia.com> wrote:

Grim will follow the others until he has been seen by enough people, like guards and servants around the longhouse, so that he will not be mistaken for a complete stranger when he returns. He introduces himself to one or two so they will remember him. Then he excuses himself and heads for the woods. 

Grim wants a head start on getting to now the surroundings. He might have been here before, but if so it was many years ago, and he doesn't remember much. He will be gone most of the night since it will take him hours to get to know a place. He will of course have an extra eye out for places of power, wild life threats and monster tracks. He will move quickly while there is still daylight, then he will move as fast as the terrain and light conditions allow. He won't come back until he feels he is part of the land around here too.

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[dpo...@comcast.net]

::chuckles:: nothing wrong  with being selective!

 

 Ivy will  look about the town for a  Bow shop and such, perhaps eye some of the swordsmakers, and  even inquire in the Bowshops about  arrowheads of different metals.

 

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Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 9:42:05 PM

[Nils Lindeberg]

"So it is your weaklings and cowards who patrol the woods at night around here? Don't worry I will come and get you if I find more frost giants than I can handle on my own." He chuckles and smiles a well practiced and slightly mad smile that usually makes people nervous and uncomfortable.

"May the Allfathir walk with us all, I feel a blood moon coming on and old evils are stirring. Keep your weapons ready and close, less you end up out side Valhalla without a death worthy of song." Then Grim prowls off into the woods, looking for trouble.  

Den lördag 18 april 2015 kl. 03:44:43 UTC+2 skrev Thomas (GM):

[Thomas Fulmer]

"Not all cowards, just the dumb ones," the second warrior quips, but they otherwise let Grim pass and head out into the woods.

--GM / Thomas

[Thomas Fulmer]

Ivy has no problem finding blacksmiths. There are two in town, one who specializes in weapons and armor and one who specializes in everything else. Both are slaves running the shops for their Wodinfolk masters.

There is a slave who makes bows, primarily for Wodinfolk who want to go hunting. He gets his arrowheads from blacksmith slave 2, he says the blacksmith can make them from any metal available, he normally makes them to order and doesn't keep a supply on hand since the demand is low and metal sitting around is worthless.Ivy gets the impression the blacksmith could forge them quickly as he has molds ready and ore on hand.

Ivy gets a lot of strange looks around town. The slaves are confused as they've never seen a non-Wodinfolk walking around who wasn't a slave. He is questioned once or twice by Wodinfolk, but when they hear he came with the ship that arrived and is with Ragnar Ivarson, he's allowed to go about his business.

--GM / Thomas

[Thariania]

Thariania will take a quick walk to look around but mostly stays in the main building.

She'll get out her knapping tools and work on a dagger she's been working on for some time and listen for interesting gossip.

[dpo...@comcast.net]

IVY: As Ragnar has Done, Ivy makes sure the dragon and Apep teeth are easy to see. At the Bowshops he  will inquire at the price of  the bows, and he will look over   any  stock of arrows they have.

Like wise, he will ask about  arrow heads, pricing , if they could forge silver  arrow  heads. He will aslo Inquire  about a Goodly Dagger at the  blacksmiths

 

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Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:10:40 AM

[Thomas Fulmer]

For those waiting in the hall, things are very busy. A continuous parade of slaves are running about, mostly cooking, delivering cups and plates, etc.

Annadin and Calima are probably working on some finishing touches for their song when a pair of decidedly feminine arms wrap around Annadin from behind in a hugging fashion.

"Uncle Annadin!" Says an excited voice. The culprit is an elf girl in probably her late teens who looks remarkably like a young version of one of Annadin's sisters.

--GM / Thomas

[John Garden]

ooc:  Just a clarification, so we're on the same page about Annadin's family.  The two women relatives whom he knows were kidnapped by Wodinfolk (and believed sold to the Mithrans for minework) were his cousins, daughters of his mother's sister.   

There seem to be three possibilities:

1. This could be a third kidnapped relative whose loss Annadin was unaware of, i.e., a daughter of one of Annadin's older siblings (he does indeed have considerably older siblings).  The party has only met his younger sister Ianith who is 10, so "looks remarkably like a young version of one of Annadin's sisters" seems oddly put.  More likely would be "looks remarkably like a slightly older version of Annadin's younger sister Ianith."

2. You may have intended this to be one of the original two kidnap victims and simply remembered them as Annadin's nieces, rather than his cousins, in which case a correction is probably needed.

3. This may, in fact, be one of the original two kidnapped cousins, and it may be normal in Free State Elvish culture for younger cousins to call older cousins of the same generation "uncle."  There is about a decade difference in age.

Annadin / John

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Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:45:42 +0000

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[Neal Setchell]

NoonFigol speaks with Sirius, "I sometimes still cannot think clearly, having lost contact with magic. It just occurred to me I can cast a Find spell for one of the least common ingredients in a Wizard's Kit, and it might give us a general direction of where to search. Sound like a plan?"

In the meanwhile Figol addresses the party, "I am going to use the next few free hours to go searching for a Wizard's Kit. If anyone wants to come, it would be fine. Although be prepared to hear comments about pursuing such an unmanly item from the locals. We should seek assistance from a slave who knows the people well and their way around, on our quest."

OOC: 2fSt per mile for Find, this village likely isn't more than a mile or two tops in size, right?

Figol

[John Garden]

Overhearing Figol, Annadin writes quickly to the mages:

"Wait! Wfolk may consider Find spell unwelcome snooping"

Annadin continues:

"If Wodin of same mindset, you might expunge item's magic"

Annadin / John

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[John Garden]

As an afterthought, Annadin writes:

"Under impression Grim could find without same risk"

Annadin continues:

"Thariania probably could, too, altho maybe too specific"

Annadin / John

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[Thomas Fulmer]

With the various miracles of flex time, there is a late teens elvish slave with her arms around Annadin's neck/shoulders who can help Figol.

"Sir, you won't find southern magic items for sale here, they don't work so nobody would buy them. You'd have to ask my master, Earl Cynewulf, if he has any that he hasn't sold back to Alandorians yet. He might, he has been very happy recently so probably had a good year."

--GM / Thomas

[Marianne Sette]

Calima is busy working with Annadin on the evening's entertainment, but when she hears Ivy is going shopping she asks him, " Do you think you could look for a quarterstaff and knife for me if possible?"

Calima/Marianne

[Ragnar Ivarsson]

Ragnar grumbles aloud, "Good luck, kid.  I keep tellin' him that ... over and over ... and he just won't believe me..."

Ragnar / Eric

[Thomas Fulmer]

The weapon smith has a wide selection of knives. Both standard ones for men to carry and also the daggers all the Wodinfolk women carry.

He doesn't stock quarter staves but can make them if you can wait in town for a few weeks. He says Earl Cynewulf may have some in his captured goods.

Let me know what knife if any Ivy buys for Calima.

--GM / Thomas

[Thomas Fulmer]

Dagger selection is high. He doesn't stock silver arrowheads, although he has silver in stock for the Wodinfolk women daggers as most get silver instead of steal.

He can also melt your silver coins into arrowheads.

--GM / Thomas

[dpo...@comcast.net]

 Ivy, Was indeed , going to look  for a Blade for her and perhaps a bow. He is also seeking prices on certain types of Arrowheads, or  arrows  premade...he will add the quarterstaff to his  shoppinglist....

 

 

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[dpo...@comcast.net]

Looking over the selection, are any one the blades silvers?..and what is the Cost of a "man: blade and  "woman" Blade...he will , Indeed, ask anbout a quarterstaff from the  Earl

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[dpo...@comcast.net]

IVY:..he will price for the silver Blades and what it would cost for silver arrow heads.

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Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 7:38:54 AM

[Thomas Fulmer]

The nice women's daggers are fine Daggers with a +1 or more damage and made of silver. They run anywhere from $1000 and up depending on the jewel work and level of fine. Most Wodinfolk women have one of these as a status symbol + weapon in one.

You can get regular, silver or fine items for about the same prices as back home.

Mithras Equipment list:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pbK1dD95zZ7KxvjyBimRj6htDsNbuMsEA-3JIueJo7U/edit?usp=sharing

[Thariania]

Thariania looks up from her work when Ivy agrees to get Calima weapons, "Don't buy her anything, how impolitic. Get me a nice dagger though and maybe a quarter staff. Just send me the bill."

To Calima, Thariania adds with a wink at the end, "You'll be carrying more of my things around. Be sure not to lose them. I'd hate to have to scold you terribly."

[John Garden]

Annadin turns to the elf girl, and his eyes widen in astonishment.  Returning the hug, the minstrel clasps her tightly and long.   When he does break the hug, it is just long enough to hold her shoulders to take a good look at her face - then he embraces her again for even longer, his eyes wet with tears.

Eventually Annadin beckons to Ekie nearby, and he writes on his slate to her to read aloud to any of the party who are present:

"My cousin Merilneth. Taken by Wfolk.  We thought sold to mines."

Annadin turns back to Merilneth and writes to her in Elvish.

(PM for GM)

Annadin / John

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Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:45:42 +0000

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[Marianne Sette]

With a knowing smile and twinkle in her eye, Calima responds to Thariania, “Of course, I’ll carry your things, Mistress.  I will keep track of everything and protect your things as if they were my very own. It is my pleasure to serve you.”

Calima/Marianne

[Thomas Fulmer]

Merilneth reads the slate slowly then responds in common, "My reading is kind of rusty these days, haven't had much need of it."

She looks kind of sad at the end of the second slate, probably reliving bad memories, "I don't know where Ullothwen is, we were separated a week or two after we were taken. We were travelling and stopped here for supplies. Earl Cynewulf saw something in me and bought me. I've been serving his children since then."

"They are nice people when you get to know them. I miss momma dreadfully though." She gives a forced sort of smile, "I never thought I'd see you again, but here you are! Maybe tonight..."

She's interrupted by a Wodinfolk warrior about Ragnar's age walking across the room who calls out her name. She curtsies quickly to Annadin and the party and moves quickly over to the warrior.

When she arrives, the warrior says something to her and inclines his head towards the party. She begins speaking briskly, pointing at Annadin a few times as she does. The warrior tells her something else and she quickly curtsies and follows him from the room. ((PM for the sensitive hearing types))

--GM / Thomas

[Thariania]

Thariania nods, "Good, glad we're on the same page."

Looking to Annadin she adds, "So, umm, that was a interesting gift. Maybe you should lecture Ivy about his lack of belief in destiny and prophecy when he gets back from shopping."

[David Bofinger]

Vesser nods to Annadin's cousin. "Always nice when a member of the family who was missing-presumed-missing turns up. Close to half of my siblings are who knows where ... come to think of it, so am I from their point of view."

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David for Vesser

[tragic...@aol.com]

Ekie would cant her head to the side seeing the elven girl hug Annadin. Seeing who she was, she smiled to her. "It's nice to meet you."

Ekie/Kelley

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Vesser nods to Annadin's cousin. "Always nice when a member of the family
who was missing-presumed-missing turns up. Close to half of my siblings are
who knows where ... come to think of it, so am I from their point of view."

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On 21 April 2015 at 11:53, John Garden <vertra...@hotmail.com

> wrote:

> Annadin turns to the elf girl, and his eyes widen in astonishment.
> Returning the hug, the minstrel clasps her tightly and long.   When he does
> break the hug, it is just long enough to hold her shoulders to take a good
> look at her face - then he embraces her again for even longer, his eyes wet
> with tears.
>
> Eventually Annadin beckons to Ekie nearby, and he writes on his slate to
> her to read aloud to any of the party who are present:
>
> "My cousin Merilneth. Taken by Wfolk.  We thought sold to mines."
>
> Annadin turns back to Merilneth and writes to her in Elvish.
> (PM for GM)
>
> Annadin / John
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> From: tful...@gmail.com

[Sirius Mason]

Sirius will go with Figol to search.  If anyone wishes to come along, they are welcome.  Sirius lets Figol use the bracelet, although you can tell that he reluctantly takes it off.  Only the wizards will understand what it must be like to lose the feeling of the spellsniffer ring constantly flooding your senses with the wonder of a magical and living world all around you.

Good Fortune,

Richard / Sirius

[Thomas Fulmer]

Sirius and Figol can go search for a Wizard's kit if they wish. Ragnar and Annadin's cousin Merilneth both told them there won't be one in the markets and if there is one in the village at all it would be in Earl Cynewulf's possession waiting for spring to be sold in Alandoria somewhere. They had both recommended asking the Earl about it.

One could cast a Find spell as Figol suggested, although Annadin had reservations on this approach due to the limit placed on Wodin's Bracelet and just how broadly "Against the Wodinfolk" might be interpreted. So I was waiting on word of whether Sirius/Figol decided to try this route before doing it.

--GM / Thomas

[Sirius Mason]

Sirius suggests to the others, like him, who do not have the boatmen coats, that the party buy one for every member of the party. 

Hearing that Calima cannot get a quarterstaff for weeks, Sirius talks with Calima.  "Calima.  As you can see, I carry a quarterstaff.  Once, in a far off land, I was able to use it proficiently, and I am slowly studying to learn its use again.  But, in the meantime it is non-magical and you may burrow it.  I was only carrying it to blend in."

Sirius will lend Calima his quarterstaff.  Sirius is once again using his cane, so as not to be empty handed (gm reminder, his cane is specially designed to hold his wand-staff of power and has a 3 magic and 2 visibility conceals upon it).  It is unlikely that anyone in the party even knows the wand is there, but he has warned people not to touch his cane, just in case.  He is wearing his all black attire, and not his grey apprentice robe. 

Good Fortune,

Richard / Sirius

[Thomas Fulmer]

The Wodinfolk don't have a lot of boat coats as are common in the south, although they have a decent selection of fur and leather based items which can provide good coverage and warmth. It's mostly a women's fashion, although you sometimes see older warriors wearing fur mantles and the like.

--GM / Thomas

[Sirius Mason]

Sirius will remind Ragnar that we are seeking a wizard's chest, and to inquire about one when it is convenient.  It is unlikely that we will be able to barter one without Ragnar's help.

Good Fortune,

Richard / Sirius

[Sirius Mason]

A fur mantle would be sufficient or Sirius.

Good Fortune,

Richard / Sirius

[Thomas Fulmer]

I already show Sirius with a Cloak and a Wolf Fur Cloak -- he can buy another one easily enough though.

Predatory animal furs like wolf/bear are most expensive, other animal furs are available though. Ragnar says men stick with predatory animals. 

They have some all white ones they say are bear, Sirius has never seen a white bear and wonders if they are serious or tricking him.

--GM / Thomas

[dpo...@comcast.net]

IVY:  ( before heading  out  to look for blades and such )  he approacjes Sirius and Figol  and asks,"..the thing that  dampens magic in this land? Does  it come from the land itself? If it does, would  we be able to...say...make arrowheads from the stone  around here, and if  we would wound  one of the dragon riders..would that cause them to lose, or be weakened In magic?"

 He will wait for the answer, then goes about   looking  over the blades and such.

 

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[Sirius Mason]

The wolf coat is fine.  I didn't write it down.

Richard

[Ragnar Ivarsson]

Ragnar nods at Sirius, "Yeah, I know.  The handwavin' kit for Violet was already on my mind even before Figol said anythin' 'bout it today. Only reason I didn't ask Earl Cynewulf 'bout one when he greeted us a bit ago is ... well ... my gut just told me the timin' woulda been off.  Guests don't ask 'bout somethin' that 'spensive the second they arrive - even if they plan to pay coin for it.  Anyway I want to ask the earl when I know he's in a good mood, maybe fun-drunk, and anyway no longer so puzzled 'bout who you all are and why we're here."

Ragnar / Eric

[Neal Setchell]

Figol gives a smirk. "Sometimes things don't come easy. Let's wait for a moment to ask the Earl. We can try a Find later, if we need to. Is there anything else we can shop for that we need?"

Figol

[Marianne Sette]

Calima acknowledges Sirius’ kind offer to use his quarterstaff.  With a nod and a smile, she responds to him in a low voice, “I appreciate the loan of your quarterstaff.  It will be safe in my care.”

She carries Thariania’s bow and arrows, and then adds Sirius’ quarterstaff to her load. She casually mentions to any slave acquaintances that look at her oddly that she is carrying weapons for her mistress.

  Gently smoothing her hand across the surface of the weapons, Calima closes her eyes and thanks the gods for her good fortune. 

Calima/Marianne