23 Takaramont

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### Major Events

After checking in with Mishann at Whispers, Ry and Gayle decide to take Gayle's back door over the Ascan border to Penrith instead of going straight to Castin. Seir plans to stop in Kinetas to grab Valris and others then take them to Sariel's ship in Tradewind.

## Meta

### Dates of Play

April 19, 2019

A day of open riding puts you near Arolis on the 23rd. Gunnloda's feeling back to normal by the time you do.

[8:04 PM] DM: The City of Spires lies ahead of you. The northernmost town in Ascus along the Spine, and Gayle's current hometown. This is where you need to decide how you're going to get across the border.

[8:06 PM] Urrak: "So, what's th' plan? I'm not even sure if we're fugitives at this point, honestly," Urrak pats Monty's neck, "Either way, I don't think goin' into th' city is a good idea."

[8:09 PM] Seirixori: ((would Seir still be a horse?))

[8:11 PM] DM: You've been resting as necessary to keep Seir's wild shapes up, so that's up to you.

[8:12 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Welcome to my home," she says kind of halfheartedly. "Avoiding guards here is still an ideal path, I can help lead us around them, too."

[8:14 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I do have to let my...boss here know that I will be headed back out of town," she looks over to Ryleigh. "But I will be back."

[8:15 PM] Seirixori: "I would like to go back to Kinetas, if that's ok with everyone."

[8:15 PM] Urrak: "Any particular reason? Or do ye jus' think it's safer?"

[8:16 PM] Brimeia: "What's over there?"

[8:17 PM] DM: It is near time to camp or head to an inn, btw.

[8:17 PM] Brimeia: "Honeymoon spot?" Brimeia smirks.

[8:17 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh gives Gayle a subtle nod, then says to the group, "Why don't you guys make camp, and Gayle and I will head into town."

[8:18 PM] Urrak: "Tell yer friends we say 'hi'," Urrak dismounts Monty and helps Yahya off as well

[8:18 PM] Seirixori: "Don't do anything Urrak would do." Seir mildly teases, but still looks a little worried.

[8:19 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Don't worry, we'll be careful," Ryleigh says, pressing a quick kiss to Seir's forehead before heading out of the forest.

## Arolis

8:23 PM] DM: You head into town, Gayle back in her full hooded getup, and you get to the warehouse with the extremely secure door. Gayle's greeted by the red dragonborn, Mishann.

"Ah, welcome back. I was starting to worry about you."

[8:25 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Mishann! We have got some news for you!" she steps into the warehouse and tosses the dragonborn an apple. "This is Ryleigh. A Whisper based out of Riverrun. She and her party allowed me to accompany them on the way to Kenbow."

[8:26 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Ryleigh, this is the bosslady, Mishann."

[8:26 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "We've met," Ryleigh says with a smile. "I'm sorry about running out last time."

[8:27 PM] DM: Mishann waves Ry's apology away. "So, what did you find?"

[8:30 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Well...we encountered an elf captured by guards that fit the description of the individuals being targeted as the Moonborn. Turns out she was protecting another Dragonborn she met in Kenbow who Vydea actually appointed to be the Moonborn. They're all right outside of town and we're headed to Riverrun next."

[8:31 PM] DM: The ridge above her eyes raises. "Dragonborn? Interesting."

[8:32 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "We were a bit surprised as well."

[8:33 PM] Gayle Silbando: "She said she was a caster before, or learning to be before she was visited by Vydea in a dream."

[8:33 PM] DM: Mishann turns to Gayle. "So you're headed to Riverrun with them?"

[8:38 PM] Gayle Silbando: "They are good people and I want to help make sure they get to their destination safely. After that, I guess I'll be back here. Unless..." she turns to Ryleigh with kind of a sheepish smile."You guys are hiring and need extra hands," she does some spirit fingers with a little sparkle from casting prestidigitation.

[8:39 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "That isn't solely my decision. The group has to agree, but we frequently pick up strays," she says with touch a humor.

[8:40 PM] Gayle Silbando: Gayle nods. "Of course. I hope I can prove myself to be a helpful hand when this is all finished."

[8:41 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Hey Mishann, do you know anything about wood elves?"

[8:41 PM] DM: "Wood elves?"

[8:42 PM] Gayle Silbando: "They're grey elves. Called Walkers that live about the Fytulk."

[8:44 PM] DM: "Wood elves are usually brown... or green. Can't say I've heard of grey elves."

[8:45 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "There were some grey elves that confronted us in the Fytulk near Aston, so if any of ours are near there, tell them to be overly cautious in that part of the forest."

[8:46 PM] DM: Mishann nods and jots a note down for herself.

[8:48 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Any exciting things happen while I was away? I know you've missed me."

[8:49 PM] DM: Mishann grins... it's a bit odd looking bc it pretty much just shows all her teeth. "Nothing new. Word is the border's closed up tight, though, so I'm sure we'll be making more runs through the back."

[8:53 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "They know she's going to try to flee the country, so it makes sense. We were almost caught on the road by a Sunguard. Since then, we've been traveling through the forest. If there's a back way to get through the border, we definitely need to take it."

[8:54 PM] Gayle Silbando: "Anybody deliveries tonight that I can take on my way? We are heading my usual route out."

[8:55 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I'd offer transport but we've got special cargo that would be dangerous to mix."

[8:55 PM] DM: "No... but when they come, I suppose I'll have to deal with them myself... at least until I get my cousin to join us," she says with a wink.

[8:57 PM] DM: "We'll miss you, but let me know if there's anything you need before you go."

[9:00 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I'll be back soon, I promise," she pouts and puts her hand on Mishann's. "I'll just be sort of next door in Riverrun. Ryleigh, can you think of anything we need before we go?"

[9:02 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh quirks an eyebrow, then says, "That depends... how far is this 'back door' taking us out of the way?"

[9:03 PM] DM: "It'll take you to Bom Khorbor in Dhog Lodir or Penrith on the Moonrise."

[9:04 PM] Gayle Silbando: "If Gunnloda is okay swinging by her old stomping grounds."

[9:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Well, I know one of my friends want to stop in Kinetas, so I think Penrith will better suit our needs."

[9:08 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I can get us there, away from more guards."

[9:10 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I think we'll be okay. Unless you need to pick anything up here? I'd like to make a quick stop, but you can go on ahead or wait for me."

[9:11 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I can come with you, but if you prefer to go alone I can wait for you."

[9:13 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You can come along." Ryleigh then smiles at Mishann, holding her hand out. "I'll make sure Gayle doesn't get into too much trouble. And I'm not sure I said thank you before running off last time, but thanks."

[9:15 PM] DM: Mishann nods.

Gayle Silbando: "Hey, Mishann knows I am a trustworthy and responsible worker. Except that one time I learned I could set things on fire. But that was one time. And it has proved helpful because we hardly need tinderboxes now."

[9:16 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh makes to exit.

[9:17 PM] Gayle sees Ryleigh leaving and dashes out with her. "Okay, see you later, Mishann!"

[9:20 PM] DM: You head out.

[9:23 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: The place Ryleigh stops at is a bar, but she's only in there for a minute or two, and returns without anything in her hands. "Alright, let's go meet up with the others."

[9:24 PM] Gayle Silbando: "That was fast. Saying hi to a friend?"

[9:25 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh shrugs. "How long have you been working with Mishann?"

[9:28 PM] Gayle Silbando: She doesn't push further. "Couple years now. I might have just missed you when you came to town last."

[9:30 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh hums in agreement. "I appreciate you offering to take us a different route. The border won't be safe for any of you."

[9:33 PM] Gayle Silbando: "The less guards the better. They aren't always too keen on me flipping them the bird behind their backs and running off when they notice."

## Camp

[8:19 PM] Seirixori: "I have friends there," Seir shrugs as she answers Brimeia, "I'd also like to help them out a bit, so we might be escorting a lot more than three people. If all parties are agreeable anyway."

[8:21 PM] Urrak: "I don't know if leadin' a caravan of folks is better or worse fer our situation. What friends?" Urrak asks as she picks up fallen branches for firewood

[8:22 PM] Seirixori: She grins, "The fuck your guards kind."

[8:22 PM] Brimeia: "I thought we were your friends, Seirixori," Brimeia teases.

[8:22 PM] Seirixori: Seir pouts at Bri, "I have more friends."

[8:24 PM] Urrak: "That Tiefling from th' inn? He seems a lil rowdy fer ye, Seirixori." Urrak grabs her flint from her bag and starts the fire

[8:26 PM] Brimeia: "I'm glad you've got some new ones," Bri says more warmly. "Do we get to meet 'em?"

[8:26 PM] Seirixori: "He's perfectly fine. And yes, if we decide to go, you'll get to meet them."

[8:27 PM] Brimeia: "Well, I'm all for it."

[8:28 PM] DM: Sariel: "I have a boat. I'd like to be back on it. If there's a port near there, we can meet it."

[8:29 PM] DM: Sariel: "How many are you talking about?"

[8:30 PM] Seirixori: Seir looks at Gunnloda, like she's trying to remember their conversations. "Hmm, I believe twenty for now."

[8:31 PM] Urrak: Urrak chokes on air, "Twenty?!"

[8:31 PM] DM: Sariel shrugs. "Tight fit, but we can do it."

[8:32 PM] Urrak: She coughs and says in a loud whisper, "Sorry, twenty?"

[8:32 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia grins. "You sure made a lot of new friends."

[8:32 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah?" Seir says to Urrak, a little confused.

[8:33 PM] Urrak: "I'm just thinkin', it's been hard enough fer th' nine of us t' get around without incident, but twenty more folks...are there any humans or half elves? That might make it a bit easier..."

[8:34 PM] Seirixori: "Uuuuhhhhhhh...." She clears her throat, "So the boat option..."

[8:36 PM] Urrak: "All of 'em are Tieflings, aren't they," Urrak's tone makes it less a question and more of a statement

[8:38 PM] Urrak: "I mean it's good t' get them out, yes, I'm with ya there. Oof, this trip cannot end fast enough..." Urrak drags her hands down her face, "Whatever, let's do it. Might as well try an' help more folks get out of this shit-hole country than leave 'em here t' struggle."

[8:39 PM] DM: Alarys: "Kinetas is in Vyon."

[8:39 PM] Urrak: "Sorry, all yer fuckin' cities sound th' same down here." Urrak waves a hand and starts setting up the tents

[8:42 PM] DM: Alarys: "Well, they were all part of Ascus before Lucas split Vyon off... all but Vydenia, anyway."

[8:43 PM] Brimeia: "This stuff makes my head hurt."

[8:43 PM] Brimeia: "Is that like the capital or something?"

8:44 PM] Urrak: "I think I jus' miss hearin' th' names of Nampuli towns, but thank ye fer th' history, truly." Urrak drives the stakes into the ground with a lopsided rock

[8:44 PM] DM: Alarys: "Vydenia? Yes. It was built a couple decades ago. Riverrun was the capital before that."

[8:47 PM] Seirixori: "Ascus isn't the original one either. So they can fuck off anyway."

[8:49 PM] Urrak: You hear a soft, "That too!" from behind you all as Urrak tries to place the tent cloth over the stakes

[8:50 PM] Seirixori: Seir clears her throat and mutters under her breath as she casts her spell for the camp.

[8:51 PM] DM: The fey spirits manifest and raccoons and squirrels and birds start setting up the camp, sprucing up the fire, tightening the tents, and setting out rations.

[8:52 PM] Urrak: Urrak steps back and crosses her arms, "I had it but--thank ye, Seir." She walks back towards the others, "i-ixori."

[8:53 PM] Seirixori: "It's faster."

[8:54 PM] Urrak: "That..." she holds up a finger, and then points it at Seir, "is very true."

[8:57 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and sits near the fire, bringing Gunnloda with her and starts snacking on the food.

[8:59 PM] Urrak: Urrak takes a seat by the fire, "So, the boat."

[9:00 PM] Seirixori: She shrugs, "If everyone thinks it's better than walking."

[9:02 PM] Urrak: "I think it's better than leadin' a rainbow parade across th' Ascan border. Probably easier too."

[9:04 PM] Seirixori: "We'd already be across it before we pick them up."

[9:05 PM] Urrak: "Right, right," Urrak rubs her eyes, "I need an actual bed soon so I can get some decent sleep..."

[9:07 PM] Seirixori: Seir makes a face of disagreement, but doesn't say anything. "Ok well, does anyone else prefer boat or walking?"

[9:07 PM] DM: Sariel: "Boat."

[9:08 PM] Urrak: "Ry ain't gonna like it, but boat."

[9:08 PM] Seirixori: "I know there's three for walking."

[9:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles.

[9:13 PM] Seirixori: "Actually... *llaro* could you ask Bliss if anyone has a preference for water or land?"

[9:15 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Much as I hate t'admit it, the ship might be better for them. Without carts and horses for everyone, that's a lot of walkin', and I know at least some of 'em are young'ns."

[9:16 PM] DM: "Easier t' keep 'em all in one place."

[9:17 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, "Okay, boat it is, then." Her eyes light up suddenly, "Oh! Maybe they'll let me take them out on the water!"

[9:26 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia chuckles. "Bet they'd have fun with that."

[9:31 PM] DM: Eventually, Gayle and Ry return.

[9:33 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Apparently the border is under tighter security than usual, so Gayle has offered to take us a different way."

[9:37 PM] Gayle Silbando: "I take this route when I am helping with transport or deliveries. We may have to cross some rivers, but since we are traveling in numbers, it will be safer from the minor threats. The worst I've encountered were probably just bandits trying to take some coin, but we can scare them off."

[9:42 PM] Seirixori: "And once across, we're going to head to Kinetas to pick up some friends and then... take a boat." She smiles apologetically at Ry.

[9:43 PM] Urrak: "Sariel's boat, t' be precise."

[9:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh grimaces. "A boat. Great."

[9:45 PM] Urrak: "It'll be fiiiine," Urrak laughs, "Ye successfully puked off th' Revenge before. It'll be a cake walk now."

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