AOP 001

[7:02 PM] Wittlewick: Welcome travelers, adventurers, heroes, sailors and those with the wanderlust in you.  Welcome to Obu, a coastal nation off the continent of Davos.

[7:06 PM] Wittlewick: It's been 17 years to the day since the great Fiend War ended, the Fiend King Narjhan K'vorn killed and his armies banished back to the Hells.  In that time, a new Emperor has been chosen, Kexick Zen'haan and the world is returning to some state of peace.

[7:07 PM] Wittlewick: But life is never that easy, and as many cities, nations and even the empires try to rebuild from the wreckage...many a pirate and scoundrel has taken advantage of the chaos.  Which is why the world is in need of proper adventurers and hired swords to keep voyages safe and trade flowing.

[7:08 PM] Wittlewick: That's where you all come in.  In one form or another, you have wandered down to this nation and landed in the small port town of Wittlewick, a cozy town now rocked with business as trade ships are booming.

[7:08 PM] Wittlewick: And, here in Wittlewick, you all eventually stumble to the one place to get work, information, or maybe just a good ale.  The local tavern.  This one called the Flickering Flame.

[7:09 PM] Wittlewick: So, as you all stumble into this quaint, sparsely populated but fairly well maintained tavern...who are you, what do people see looking at you and what do you do?

[7:12 PM] Wittlewick: It is a warm, clear day.  With just a calm wind to carry the ships out.

[7:12 PM] Jaden: I can go if that alright?

[7:12 PM] Wittlewick: ((Sure.))

[7:12 PM] Jaden: ((Sorry, forgot about that. ))

[7:14 PM] Olenna: is a tall, pale woman in white, with red embroidery, wearing a broad-rimmed hat and carrying a parasol. They're very NICE clothes and she looks a bit out of place.

[7:15 PM] Coppelia: A small, delicate gloved hand pushes open the door to the tavern. The figure that enters is dressed in a heavy dark cloak, despite the warm weather, with the hood pulled up to shadow their face. The figure is slim and on the taller side, and their movements are decidedly feminine, though there’s something odd about it. They walk up to the bar and sit, delicately folding their hands on top of the bar(edited)

[7:17 PM] Jaden: is a 6 ft tall man in his 20s with what at first appears to be Tan skin, but on a closer look has a complexion that looks a bit Rocky, with Green Hair that looks like it is made of Gemstones, and silver eyes.  he is wearing a set of greenish Chainmail Armor, has a hammer tucked to his side and on his back is a shield and Spear.(edited)

[7:17 PM] Olenna: relaxes a bit.

[7:18 PM] Saiph: is a clean shaven non-elven humanoid with amber eyes, bluish skin, darkening to black around the eyes like he's wearing soot or warpaint, with silvery in intricate design on his cheeks.  He's wearing mostly blue-died leathers with silver trim and a fur lined.

[7:18 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, behind the bar is the bartender, an older human man, hiding his baldness (badly) with a combover and a well maintained but clearly worn vest jacket.  "Hello there, get you anything?" He asks you.

[7:19 PM] Saiph: and Olenna are probably sitting together.

[7:20 PM] Jaden: probably just got a seat,  letting out a heavy sigh, seemingly tired from doing something

[7:20 PM] Olenna: Is it always this sunny?

[7:20 PM] Wittlewick: For those entering, around the tavern is a smattering of people, most of whom appear to be sailors.  There's a group of five playing a game of cards with an old woman seeming to be cleaning house, a man hiding out in the shady part of the tavern, another woman, dragonborn, seated at the bar and a man asleep in his chair to one side.

[7:20 PM] Coppelia: Tilts their head slightly, and those who are looking might notice the slight shine of porcelain and something brighter. They lift one hand and make a movement to mimic writing

[7:21 PM] Wittlewick: The bartender nods, looking put off...and then procures a paper and writing tool.

[7:21 PM] Entropy: enters the tavern she is a Tiefling of indeterminate age, that seems composed of loud colrs from horns to green hooves and skin that is multiple different colors to an outfit comsosting of a skirt and sleeveless jacket that clash with each other let alone the rest of her, she has a dented and heavily sctratched thick red metal collar around her neck, among the supplies that she has on her belt there is a small blue box attached to her belt and she is quietly arguing it appears with an also brightly colored imp-like creature on her shoulder.

[7:21 PM] Wittlewick: ((Olenna, whom are you asking?))

[7:21 PM] Olenna: is asking Saiph.

[7:22 PM] Saiph: nods at Olenna.  "I believe so.   The sun is awful close to this world."

[7:22 PM] Jaden: stares wide eyed at the tiefling entering the tavern, seeming shocked

[7:23 PM] Olenna: I don't want to get burned.

[7:23 PM] Coppelia: Lifts four fingers to where their chin is hidden in shadow, touching it for a moment then moving it away. They take the writing implement and write in flourishing script I am looking to travel. Perchance you know of any ships I could seek passage on?

[7:24 PM] Wittlewick: Bartender: "I might, yeah.  ...but information's for paying customers only."

[7:25 PM] Saiph: blinks at the tiefling.  "Well, don't stare at that one for too long, I think I'm getting burned just watching them."

[7:25 PM] Entropy: will find a seat at the bar still talking to the creature on her shoulder at points.

[7:25 PM] Saiph: This place is weird.

[7:25 PM] Wittlewick: The bartender looks over at Entropy and his face curdles.

[7:26 PM] Olenna: The vest is pretty.

[7:26 PM] Olenna: ... are you sure it's safe here?

[7:27 PM] Saiph: As anywhere.

[7:27 PM] Coppelia: Tilts their head again, and reaches into their cloak. They withdraw a closed hand and place the object on the bar. When they remove their hand a small, raw looking piece of gold sits on the wood

[7:27 PM] Saiph: The Primes seems a bit jumpy because of the incursion a little bit back, but they don't seem likely to form a mob on us yet.

[7:28 PM] Wittlewick: The bartender looks at it, snatches it off the bar and pockets it.  "Man in the corner says he's looking to hire folks for a voyage.  You can check in with him."

[7:29 PM] Wittlewick: The bartender walks over to Entropy.  "...the fuck you doing here, devil."

[7:29 PM] Olenna: ... yet?

[7:30 PM] Entropy: Not a devil trust me a true Devil would not step foot in a place like this.

[7:30 PM] Olenna: eyes the bartender, and then looks back at Saiph. "... is this a racism? I feel like it might be a racism."

[7:30 PM] Coppelia: Starts to leave, but stops at the comment the bartender makes. They snatch up the writing utensil and quickly scratches out You shouldn’t be rude. That is ugliness that will not be tolerated

[7:30 PM] Jaden: continues to watch the tiefling as they interact with the bartender

[7:31 PM] Saiph: Yet.

[7:32 PM] Wittlewick: Bartender: "I ain't being rude.  Being rude'd be kicking the fiend out.  And you there with the umbrella, how about you mind your own damn business?"

[7:33 PM] Coppelia: A soft clinking of porcelain, scribbles some more You should mind your filthy words

[7:33 PM] Olenna: I wasn't speaking to you.

[7:34 PM] Saiph: This is definitely a racism.

[7:34 PM] Entropy: I take it you have kicked some "fiends" out before?

[7:35 PM] Wittlewick: Bartender: "Look, I'm doing my best to be polite here.  Already serving the lizard over there (points to the dragonborn) and now got yourself a little cheer team growing.  I don't need this."

[7:35 PM] Olenna: I've read about it.

[7:37 PM] Coppelia: You are quite unpleasant. taps the page with a flourish and snatches the paper and writing utensil off the bar to take with them. Before they leave they gently touch the Tieflings arm, then makes their way over to the man in the corner

[7:38 PM] Entropy: will follow the being that was writing, 'Thanks for helping."

[7:39 PM] Olenna: ... don't we need money too?

[7:39 PM] Jaden: follows the 2 making their way over to the man, stopping quickly to say to the bartender "you should be a little nicer to potential customers,  make more money that way"

[7:39 PM] Coppelia: Awkwardly scribbles on the page but still in cursive He was foul. You did not deserve his vitriol for just existing

[7:39 PM] Saiph: We definitely do.

[7:40 PM] Saiph: I've not get much money left.  Is crime still out?(edited)

[7:41 PM] Olenna: I think Primes frown on crime.

[7:41 PM] Saiph: Yeah, and your nose did that crinkly thing last time I suggested we rob people.

[7:42 PM] Wittlewick: Those approaching the man in the corner will see he is a halfling man with thick glasses, a wide brimmed hat and a thick red chin beard.  He is scribbling something in a journal as you approach, oblivious to you.

[7:42 PM] Olenna: There are rules.

[7:42 PM] Saiph: Eh.

[7:43 PM] Olenna: Maybe he could hire us for... something. We have a lot of marketable skills.

[7:44 PM] Saiph: We do.  Let's go get gainfully employed.

[7:44 PM] Coppelia: Gently taps the table in front of the Halfling man to get his attention

[7:44 PM] Saiph: finishes his drink.

[7:45 PM] Wittlewick: He looks up at you.  "Oh...oh terribly sorry.  Do you folks need the table?"

[7:45 PM] Entropy: Heard you were looking for people?

[7:45 PM] Coppelia: Gestures to the first line she wrote earlier I am looking to travel

[7:46 PM] Olenna: smiles, and heads over to the others.

[7:47 PM] Wittlewick: Halfling: "Oh!  Oh I see!  I am, yes.  I am looking for those willing to take on potentially dangerous work at sea.  Yes.  Good.  ...are you all interested?"

[7:47 PM] Coppelia: Nods, the movement loosening a long lock of black hair

[7:47 PM] Saiph: nods, and the tattoos on his cheeks change position.

[7:47 PM] Jaden: looks at the 2 in front of him, then back to this Halfling Man  "Sure,  I've done some work on some ships, i could probably lend a hand"

[7:48 PM] Olenna: I think so. How is it dangerous?

[7:48 PM] Wittlewick: Halfling: "Um...that is a very good question...actually.  Um...I'm not actually sure."

[7:48 PM] Entropy: What do you know about the job?

[7:50 PM] Wittlewick: Hafling: "Oh well, um...I have a location and...oh, I got ahead of myself.  My name is Ephrim Cinderwood, I am a representative and member of the Mages' Guild.  Third rank."

[7:50 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "I am...looking for a particular item that is of interest to the Guild."

[7:51 PM] Olenna: Third rank? Is that good?

[7:51 PM] Jaden: perks up,  "What kind of item?"

[7:51 PM] Entropy: Where and what is the item?

[7:51 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Um...well, there are two ranks above me so...not really, no."

[7:51 PM] Saiph: I'm sure you'll get there some day.

[7:51 PM] Saiph: gives him a thumbs up.

[7:52 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "The nature of the item is...well, not of concern.  But it is believed to be located..."

[7:52 PM] Saiph: No one has ever said that and had it be true.(edited)

[7:52 PM] Olenna: If you want it safely and intact, we need to know what it is.

[7:53 PM] Coppelia: Scribbles again is there a fee you require? I do not require meals if that helps

[7:53 PM] Olenna: Magic things often require special handling, in particular.

[7:54 PM] Wittlewick: He begins flipping through his journal and eventually turns it to show you two maps.  One of Obu and the expanding ocean.  The other a more detailed map of an island.  He points to the larger map, at a dot in the middle of the ocean.  "Here...at a place called Scuttlers Isle."

[7:54 PM] Jaden: ((could we roll something like History on that?))

[7:55 PM] Olenna: They cook scuttlers, don't they?

[7:55 PM] Wittlewick: ((You may))

[7:55 PM] Entropy: will look at the maps fascinated.

[7:55 PM] Saiph: They're pretty good uncooked.

[7:55 PM] Jaden: ((5))

[7:55 PM] Coppelia: ((4 lol))

[7:55 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "I do not know the name's origin."

[7:55 PM] Olenna: Are you sure?

[7:56 PM] Saiph: What kind of recompense are you offering?  It seems like you're looking to employ people.

[7:57 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Yes.  I have some funds and can offer you five gold each now.  But the bigger payment would come at the end.  As the item should be one of a large treasure pile, of which you can take all you want."

[7:58 PM] Saiph: nods to her.  "Most meat is better uncooked."

[7:58 PM] Entropy: ((15 insight on how truthful Ephrim is being.))

[7:59 PM] Saiph: ((16 insight.))

[7:59 PM] Coppelia: ((Just FYI anything I write un-italicized is Coppelia writing)) I will assist in any tasks. I just want to travel to many places

[7:59 PM] Entropy: Do you have an employment contract?

[7:59 PM] Wittlewick: Entropy and Saiph He's definitely being honest and telling you precisely as much as he feels he can.

[7:59 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Um...I can write up a contract."

[7:59 PM] Olenna: Oh. I thought that made people sick.

[8:00 PM] Olenna: ... aren't large treasure piles usually guarded, by dragons for instance?

[8:00 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim turns to Coppelia.  "Ah, excellent.  I am sure we'd be grateful to have you aboard."

[8:00 PM] Entropy: A contract would be nice at least some sign of a proper arrangement.

[8:00 PM] Coppelia: Touches four fingers to their chin again

[8:00 PM] Saiph: 5 gold?  That's it?

[8:00 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Yes, dragons or...something.  ...that is why I need to hire you.  For protection and procurement."

[8:01 PM] Jaden: Well if you need someone for Protection i can probably help

[8:01 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "...well...um...that's it for now...but you'd have a large payday when it is over."

[8:01 PM] Entropy: You are travelling with us?

[8:01 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Yes.  I will be on the ship with you."

[8:02 PM] Jaden: Also is there a ship we should report to?

[8:02 PM] Entropy: Would you cover most of the travel expenses then?

[8:03 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Yes, all expenses and conditions will be prepaid.  You'd have your own bunks and meals."

[8:03 PM] Saiph: 5 gold, for dragons and a promise of 'hey, maybe some good stuff at the end'?

[8:03 PM] Jaden: How Far away is this island?

[8:03 PM] Olenna: ... bunks?

[8:03 PM] Entropy: write up a good contract and me and boredom are on board, right Boredom?

[8:04 PM] Coppelia: Turns to Entropy Would you like to bunk? I enjoy your colors

[8:04 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "The island should be, approximately, five days travel."

[8:04 PM] Entropy: That is fine with  me.

[8:04 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom rolls his eyes.

[8:05 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "...I can go as high as eight gold a person but...after that, I have no more money to offer, I am afraid."

[8:05 PM] Olenna: Everyone all in the same room?

[8:05 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "If it helps, I am 87% sure there are no dragons."

[8:06 PM] Entropy: Silent treatment Boredom?, I see how it is.

[8:06 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Um...it would be a single room, yes.  But a big one, with hammocks.  Hammocks are...nice, right?"

[8:06 PM] Coppelia: ((Can we see Boredom?))

[8:06 PM] Entropy: ((Yes))

[8:06 PM] Jaden: I can deal with a Hammock

[8:06 PM] Wittlewick: You can.  You see this small, slim, also garishly colored furry imp on Entropy's shoulder.

[8:06 PM] Olenna: ... we need privacy.

[8:06 PM] Wittlewick: He looks grumpy.

[8:06 PM] Saiph: nods.

[8:07 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "...well, if you like I could give you my quarters and I'd sleep with the others."

[8:07 PM] Coppelia: scribbles quickly I will require one close to the ground

[8:07 PM] Saiph: Five gold but we get a cabin.  Trust me, you want us on board.

[8:07 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Five gold and a cabin.  Yes."

[8:08 PM] Entropy: Cn you spare another cabin if I double up with my associate here?

[8:08 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "...I'll see what can be done with the hammocks um...I'm sorry, what should I call all of you?"

[8:08 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "...I...I really can't promise everyone their own cabin.  You'd have to speak to the captain about this."

[8:08 PM] Saiph: I don't know any of these people but her.

[8:08 PM] Saiph: nods at Olenna.

[8:09 PM] Jaden: I'm Jaden, nice to meet you

[8:09 PM] Coppelia: My Master named me Coppelia

[8:09 PM] Saiph: Saiph.

[8:10 PM] Entropy: I go by Entropy and this is Boredom. Say hello to everyone Boredom.

[8:10 PM] Olenna: Lady Olenna.

[8:10 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "Hi."

[8:10 PM] Jaden: ((Does he sound  Bored?))

[8:11 PM] Entropy: And he talks its a miracle!

[8:19 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Um...clothing?"

[8:19 PM] Jaden: Hats can be usefull,  the sun can beat down on you,  so avoiding sunburn might be nice

[8:19 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "There is also a magic shop in town.  The Arcane Archway, I think."

[8:19 PM] Saiph: nods.

[8:19 PM] Olenna: Well, I've got this hat. And my parasol.

[8:20 PM] Entropy: The sun is way to far away to burn anyone.

[8:20 PM] Saiph: Not relatively speaking.

[8:21 PM] Coppelia: turns to the others Can you help me find these items? I am unused to shopping for myself The following items are listed: Feathers, Glass, Eyelash in Gum Arabica

[8:21 PM] Olenna: is very pale and may even be an albino, judging from the pinkish eyes.

[8:21 PM] Saiph: looks at the note.  "Are these spell components or are you making a bird?"

[8:21 PM] Entropy: I can help ypu with that.

[8:22 PM] Saiph: If they're the former, I was going to go to the magic vendor to see what they had.

[8:22 PM] Coppelia: Looks for room on the paper, scribbles in the corner Spells. And book and ink

[8:22 PM] Saiph: nods, and looks at Olenna.  "Can you think of anything we need before we go?"

[8:23 PM] Jaden: Is there a temple or something of the like in this town?

[8:23 PM] Entropy: I need some incesnse for Boredom as well.

[8:23 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "I will also say that if you keep receipts, I can reimburse you for supplies bought later.

[8:23 PM] Saiph: Great!

[8:24 PM] Entropy: Do we get the five gold now?

[8:24 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Yes, yes."

[8:24 PM] Olenna: Um. I think I've got enough gowns already. It doesn't sound like there'll be any formal occasions, correct?

[8:24 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim reaches in and produces 15 gold pieces.  Five to each of you.  And has written up a contract for Entropy.

[8:25 PM] Saiph: Probably not, no.  You might need something for traveling.

[8:25 PM] Entropy: will read through it.

[8:26 PM] Jaden: to Olenna  "You might want something a bit more.....practical, just in case"

[8:26 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim's starting to get a look of regret on his face looking over you all.  Especially Saiph and Olenna who are giving off less "adventurer" energy and more "rich tourists".

[8:26 PM] Entropy: ((how well is it written?))

[8:26 PM] Olenna: Practical for what?

[8:26 PM] Saiph: Sea monsters.

[8:27 PM] Jaden: Harder travel, potential labor  situations where running and free movement are prioritized

[8:27 PM] Wittlewick: Entropy It's decently written, although not as much legalese as you'd like.  It was clearly just written up now.

[8:27 PM] Olenna: I don't think sea monsters wear hats.

[8:27 PM] Saiph: uses Druidcraft to make the faint roar of a sea monster.

[8:27 PM] Olenna: I can run. That's why there's slits on the sides, see?

[8:27 PM] Entropy: Well this contract would get you the Lake of Fire back home, but you tried.

[8:28 PM] Entropy: will sign it.

[8:28 PM] Olenna: puts out a (very pale) leg so that he can see.

[8:28 PM] Saiph: shrugs.  "She can get around in that getup pretty well, you'd be surprised."

[8:29 PM] Jaden: Looks away,  embarrased  "I, i see"

[8:30 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim: "Ok...if that's all settled, I should go and prepare.  Thank you all so much.  You'll see, this shall be a wonderfully prosperous adventure."

[8:30 PM] Wittlewick: He heads out.

[8:30 PM] Olenna: winces.

[8:30 PM] Jaden: See you at dawn, what was the ship's name again?

[8:30 PM] Olenna: That's almost as bad as saying "What could possibly go wrong?"

[8:31 PM] Wittlewick: Ephrim goes back up to Jaden.  "The Blue Scale."

[8:31 PM] Jaden: Nods,  "Thank you very much"

[8:31 PM] Saiph: This is going to go great.

[8:31 PM] Olenna: winces again.

[8:32 PM] Olenna: You of all people know better, Saiph.

[8:32 PM] Coppelia: Touches their chin again, follows the others to go shopping

[8:32 PM] Entropy: Or terribly, either way it is something, that is exciting, isn't it Boredom?

[8:33 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "I curse the day I was bound to you."

[8:33 PM] Jaden: ((WOW))

[8:33 PM] Olenna: You're not imprisoned, are you?

[8:33 PM] Saiph: I think by now we both know I do not know better.

[8:33 PM] Saiph: ANyway if he betrays us we'll take his ship.

[8:34 PM] Entropy: So do I Boredom, so do I.

[8:34 PM] Olenna: Or be eaten by a dragon. That would be... bad.

[8:34 PM] Coppelia: Searches Boredome for a windup key

[8:34 PM] Entropy: We stealing a ship?

[8:34 PM] Saiph: That can be plan C, at least.

[8:35 PM] Jaden: We just Signed a contract right?  Maybe already planning on stealing from the contracter isn't the best idea

[8:35 PM] Saiph: I didn't sign anything.

[8:35 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "OY!  Back off you porcelain pervert!"

[8:35 PM] Entropy: It was a terribly written contract, wouldnt hold up at all back home.

[8:35 PM] Olenna: We're not doing any crimes, we've discussed this.

[8:35 PM] Saiph: It's not crime if he betrays us first.

[8:35 PM] Entropy: Let them look Boredom.

[8:36 PM] Coppelia: jumps back. The movement almost lowers their hood but they snatch it back up

[8:36 PM] Entropy: Don't worry about him he is just grumpy now that he is not in charge.

[8:37 PM] Entropy: I never discussed doing no crimes.

[8:37 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "Easy for you to say.  Just cause you like shining like a fucking beacon, doesn't mean I can't have my decency."

[8:37 PM] Olenna: Good, because we're not doing any.

[8:38 PM] Jaden: .......Anyway you guys mentioned shopping right?

[8:38 PM] Olenna: Yes.

[8:38 PM] Olenna: But not clothes shopping, magic shopping, which is much more fun.

[8:38 PM] Entropy: That does sound fun.

[8:38 PM] Jaden: Actually i MIGHT need something, will see wht they have

[8:39 PM] Entropy: I know Boredom you wanted to blend in.

[8:39 PM] Coppelia: taps their list again

[8:39 PM] Wittlewick: Jaden, can you give me  aperception check?

[8:39 PM] Jaden: ((9))

[8:40 PM] Jaden: ((Dangit))

[8:40 PM] Olenna: No holding your arms up to try things on, no being squashed into things that don't fit and no tight, uncomfortable shoes.

[8:40 PM] Wittlewick: Jaden You sense nothing wrong.

[8:41 PM] Jaden: Oh Boy

[8:41 PM] Saiph: nods.

[8:41 PM] Saiph: looks at the barkeep.  "Where is the Arcane Archway?"

[8:43 PM] Wittlewick: Bartender: "Down Wilden Ave, it'll be the big red building."

[8:43 PM] Saiph: Perfect!

[8:45 PM] Saiph: steps out of the bar.

[8:45 PM] Jaden: Follows after Saiph

[8:45 PM] Olenna: Oh, wait for me!

[8:45 PM] Olenna: follows him.

[8:45 PM] Coppelia: Follows the others

[8:45 PM] Wittlewick: ((You go to the magic shop?))

[8:45 PM] Saiph: Anyway, it's nice to meet you guys.

[8:46 PM] Entropy: as she walks out will minor illusion the sound of a bottle breaking behind the bar and liquid gushing out. “Have a good day”(edited)

[8:46 PM] Jaden: ((Yeah))

[8:47 PM] Entropy: Interesting to meet all of you as well.

[8:47 PM] Jaden: "Same Here"  hears the noise behind him and sees Entropy  "Everything....alright?"

[8:47 PM] Wittlewick: The bartender turns to try and see what happened.

[8:47 PM] Entropy: I am sure it is fine.

[8:48 PM] Jaden: .......Sure

[8:48 PM] Olenna: You seem kind, which... is a relief.

[8:48 PM] Saiph: People here are really jumpy around planetouched.

[8:49 PM] Entropy: They do appear to be ,if only someone had warned me.

[8:49 PM] Entropy: glares at Boredom.

[8:49 PM] Jaden: I mean, within a Certain amount of reason, its been a relatively short time since the War in the grand scheme of things

[8:49 PM] Coppelia: Taps Olenna on the shoulder

[8:49 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "Not my job."

[8:50 PM] Saiph: Everything is a relatively short time geologically speaking.

[8:50 PM] Olenna: Hmm?

[8:50 PM] Saiph: looks at Jaden.  "Are you from here?"

[8:50 PM] Entropy: How long has it been since the war?

[8:51 PM] Jaden: looks at Saiph "From this town?  No i'm not"

[8:52 PM] Coppelia: Holds out her palm. Does a few intricate hand movements and casts Prestidigitation. A small doll that resembles Olenna in her fancy dress appears in her hand. They swirl their hand over and the dress dissolves and turns into a nice looking blouse and pants. Coppelia points to the doll then to Olenna

[8:53 PM] Saiph: .... yes, town.

[8:53 PM] Olenna: Oh, that's beautiful! You think I should dress more like that?

[8:53 PM] Coppelia: Nods, the swirls her hand again and makes Doll Olenna jump and clap

[8:54 PM] Saiph: Where are you from, then?  Another town?

[8:54 PM] Jaden: \_looks at entropy "Its been about 17 years since the war ended, to the day i think"(edited)

[8:54 PM] Olenna: I've never really been much for trousers, but they are practical for some things.

[8:55 PM] Entropy: That doel look like a good outfit.

[8:56 PM] Olenna: There was a war? That's very sad.

[8:56 PM] Entropy: looks at Boredom "17 years? you said it was a short amount of time."

[8:56 PM] Coppelia: Nods again, then turns their hand over and the doll dissolves into smoke

[8:56 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "Compare to a thousand years, that's a pretty short amount of time."

[8:56 PM] Saiph: Yes, there was an extraplanar kerfuffle.

[8:56 PM] Entropy: War happens.

[8:56 PM] Jaden: stiffens up at that

[8:57 PM] Saiph: looks for Wilden Street.

[8:57 PM] Jaden: ANYWAY,  Arcane Archway right?

[8:57 PM] Entropy: Yep.

[8:58 PM] Wittlewick: As you say that, you turn and you see a red building...a massive red building.  Well, a tall one...but unreal in it's height.  You look up and you cannot see the top of it.

[8:58 PM] Jaden: Whoa

[8:58 PM] Saiph: Ah, that place looks magical.

[8:59 PM] Olenna: It must be illusion.

[8:59 PM] Olenna: ... wars are awful.

[8:59 PM] Entropy: Or not. Magic can do a lot.

[8:59 PM] Olenna: takes Saiph's hand for a moment.

[9:00 PM] Saiph: nods, squeezing Olenna's hand.  "They are."

[9:00 PM] Wittlewick: As you approach you see a sign above the doorway that reads "Arcane Archway"...but not in common.  You all see it in a different language.  Olenna and Saiph see it in Celestial.  Entropy in Infernal.  Jaden actually does see it in common.  And Coppelia...you see what you could only describe as a drawing of a magical doorway.

[9:00 PM] Entropy: Lots of things are awful but happen anyway.

[9:01 PM] Wittlewick: In the window, where you'd expect to see a sign.  You instead see the word "HI!" in big letters.  There is no door in the archway, just a passage in.

[9:01 PM] Saiph: Huh.

[9:01 PM] Saiph: Well, the building seems friendly.

[9:01 PM] Jaden: seeing it just written in common, shrugs and just walks in

[9:01 PM] Coppelia: Leans forward slightly. Raises their hand in greeting

[9:01 PM] Entropy: follows.

[9:02 PM] Olenna: follows.

[9:02 PM] Coppelia: follows

[9:02 PM] Saiph: goes in, waving at the sign.

[9:02 PM] Wittlewick: As you enter, you see what looks like a small grocery store...but nothing is on the shelves.  Literally nothing.  There's no one at the counter.  No employees around.  No other customers.

[9:03 PM] Wittlewick: There is, however, a sign at the counter that says "What can I get for you, today?"

[9:03 PM] Jaden: looks around "uh. Hello?"

[9:03 PM] Saiph: ... spell components?

[9:03 PM] Coppelia: Taps their short list

[9:04 PM] Wittlewick: As Saiph says this.  A series of spell components appear on the shelves.  Above it is a sign styled like an ad, but instead just reads "Like these?"

[9:04 PM] Olenna: ... peace in our time?

[9:05 PM] Jaden: Jaden,  after looking shocked for a second, starts looking for Powdered Silver and Iron

[9:05 PM] Jaden: Magic store, right

[9:05 PM] Entropy: You have a name?

[9:06 PM] Wittlewick: Olenna, the register by you dings and two tags pop up.  Both reading "Heh".

[9:06 PM] Olenna: Can't blame me for trying.

[9:07 PM] Wittlewick: A banner drops from the ceiling.  "I'm the Archway, but you can call me Archie."

[9:07 PM] Coppelia: Waves, then taps their list again

[9:07 PM] Entropy: Hi Archie, i am entropy, this is Boredom.

[9:08 PM] Olenna: I've never met a sentient store before. I'm Lady Olenna. Well, just Olenna I suppose, it's easier.

[9:09 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, looking you do see what you need on the shelves.

[9:09 PM] Entropy: You have any charcoal, incense, and herbs?(edited)

[9:09 PM] Wittlewick: Entropy, you see a sign light up.  "Aisle 6".

[9:10 PM] Olenna: does look for a pair of loose trousers and a shirt. White, with red embroidery.

[9:10 PM] Jaden: ....Powdered Silver and Iron?

[9:10 PM] Entropy: will go there and grap 20 GP worth.(edited)

[9:10 PM] Coppelia: ((Does that include a notebook ink and quill?))

[9:11 PM] Saiph: looks for Druid components.(edited)

[9:13 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, with some looking you see a notebook priced at 8 silver and an ink and pen that cost, collectively, 3 cp.

[9:14 PM] Wittlewick: Saiph, you also find Druid components.  Collectively, they're listed as costing 3 gp.

[9:14 PM] Coppelia: places a gold on the counter, then scribbles in the book And for the feathers, glass and eyelash in gum arabica?

[9:15 PM] Saiph: just wants to see if they have specialized components like a gilded acorn.

[9:15 PM] Saiph: has a focus for the non pricey stuff.

[9:15 PM] Wittlewick: ((Gilded acorn is there.  That's cost an extra gold piece on its own.))

[9:17 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, the cash register tags go up again.  "2 gold total."  Ink then spills out on the counter.  "Special price for a nice lady."  And then the ink forms an eye, winks and goes back in the well.

[9:17 PM] Saiph: ((Nah, it has to be worth 200g, unfortunately.  Window shopping.  Just wanted to see if it was something I could buy or had to make somehow.))

[9:18 PM] Wittlewick: ((Ok.  Fair enough.))

[9:18 PM] Olenna: ((Let me know if I find the thingy.))

[9:18 PM] Coppelia: Places two more gold on the counter. Then writes out Thank You Archie in large, flourishing letters with a heart at the bottom, rips out the page and leaves it on the counter(edited)

[9:19 PM] Entropy: brings a fair amouhnt of incense charcoal and herbs to the front and put 20 GP down.

[9:19 PM] Wittlewick: The shelves in the back scrunch and curve to form a heart before snapping back.

[9:19 PM] Wittlewick: The register opens and the coins leap in.  On the tags is written "Thank you."

[9:20 PM] Saiph: goes and rejoins Olenna.

[9:20 PM] Olenna: I hope the trousers will look nice.

[9:21 PM] Wittlewick: Olenna, you do not find the trousers here, but an arrow sign lights up pointing you upstairs.

[9:21 PM] Wittlewick: ((Sorry, missed that at first.  There was a lot happening.))

[9:22 PM] Wittlewick: Jaden, you find powdered silver and iron, worth 2 silver per ounce.

[9:22 PM] Jaden: ((Okay so i have a spell that says it consummes them, but doesn't say how much))

[9:22 PM] Entropy: will pack the supplies away, "Well you are not getting away from me for a while Boredom."

[9:22 PM] Wittlewick: @Olenna , looking up the stairs, you'd see what looks like a clothes shop.(edited)

[9:23 PM] Saiph: goes with her.

[9:23 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom groans.

[9:23 PM] Coppelia: Follows Olenna and Saiph

[9:24 PM] Wittlewick: Those going upstairs will find a somehow much wider and more spacious clothing store.  While most items are on the rack, you see a number of clothing items dangling from the ceiling.  No, not dangling...floating.  Just out of reach.

[9:25 PM] Olenna: \_heads up there, and looks for something like what Coppelia showed her.(edited)

[9:25 PM] Wittlewick: You also notice a number of mannequins modeling clothing, with absolutely zero care taken to matching the clothes to the mannequin's presumed sex (so, male modeled clothes will still be wearing dresses and stuff while female modeled ones will be dressed as dock workers and such).

[9:26 PM] Coppelia: Looks around for leggings and a short skirt

[9:26 PM] Jaden: places 5 gold by the register and takes 25 Ounces of the Powder

[9:26 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, you find many kinds of leggings and skirts.  ...weirdly, none of them list a size.

[9:27 PM] Wittlewick: The coins, again, roll off the counter, into the register which pops up with tags reading "thank you."

[9:27 PM] Jaden: You as well, do you have other locations outtside this town Archie?

[9:27 PM] Coppelia: Looks for ones in shades of light pink and white

[9:28 PM] Wittlewick: A banner drops behind the counter.  "Here and there.  I like to set up where people do."

[9:28 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, you are able to find a light pink skirt with white leggings.

[9:29 PM] Coppelia: scribbles out and holds up to the ceiling How much for these Archie?

[9:29 PM] Entropy: You like people Archie?

[9:30 PM] Wittlewick: The ceiling seems to form some cracks that read "Those will be five silver."  (It's a bit price-y for a simple item of clothing.)

[9:30 PM] Wittlewick: A sign on one of the racks turns to Entropy "Very much so!"

[9:31 PM] Coppelia: Scribbles into the book then lays a gold on the counter If I pay this can I use the leftover for credit later?

[9:31 PM] Wittlewick: Olenna, you definitely find an outfit like Coppelia showed, btw.

[9:32 PM] Olenna: will buy it, then!

[9:32 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia, a flyer will slide over to you.  "Of course!  We love to build customer loyalty!"

[9:33 PM] Coppelia: They slide the gold farther onto the counter and tucks the leggings and skirt into her bag

[9:33 PM] Saiph: Anyone want to go check out the boat?

[9:33 PM] Jaden: ((are you upstairs saying that?))

[9:33 PM] Wittlewick: Olenna it'll cost about 2 gold for the outfit.

[9:34 PM] Wittlewick: ((Everyone is upstairs except Jaden right now.))

[9:34 PM] Olenna: pays, and thanks the nice store.

[9:34 PM] Saiph: followed Olenna up.

[9:34 PM] Jaden: ((Right,  he took some time figuring out how much to get XD))

[9:34 PM] Olenna: I will.

[9:34 PM] Entropy: (9I stayed downstairs))

[9:34 PM] Wittlewick: Some writing on the window now reads "You're welcome!  Please come again!"

[9:34 PM] Olenna: I've never seen a waterboat before.

[9:34 PM] Coppelia: Follows the others nodding

[9:35 PM] Saiph: They're like skyboats.

[9:35 PM] Jaden: How was upstairs?

[9:35 PM] Olenna: Full of clothing. But no one about to treat one like a doll to be played with, thank home.

[9:36 PM] Jaden: .....Thats good i guess.  I was talking to Archie while you all were up there,  they say they have other locations around so keep an eye out

[9:36 PM] Coppelia: At the word “doll” they clutch their hood a bit

[9:37 PM] Entropy: Where to now?

[9:37 PM] Jaden: But everyone done?  What next?

[9:37 PM] Saiph: WE could go check out the boat before tomorrow morning.

[9:37 PM] Jaden: Right, good call.  to the Blue Scale then

[9:38 PM] Wittlewick: You guys head to the harbor?

[9:38 PM] Jaden: ((yep))

[9:38 PM] Entropy: Why not, lets go see a boat.

[9:38 PM] Wittlewick: Ok, in that case I'd like Jaden and Entropy to roll history checks.

[9:39 PM] Jaden: ((6 god i can't roll good today))

[9:39 PM] Entropy: ((Unnatural 20))

[9:41 PM] Olenna: I wonder if I'll get watersick.

[9:41 PM] Saiph: Oh, that might be happen.  I've only been on rivers.

[9:41 PM] Jaden: Seasickness is a thing

[9:41 PM] Olenna: I never get airsick.

[9:41 PM] Entropy: One gets sick from water?

[9:41 PM] Wittlewick: As you guys arrive, you see...an old, somewhat fading ship.  The sides are coated in a strange shielding that now seems a reflective chrome and the sails on it are...green.  But not like they're supposed to be green.  Like there were once blue and have faded to an odd green.

[9:41 PM] Jaden: .....oh

[9:41 PM] Olenna: Oh, seasick, is that what it's called? And I suppose lakesick, or riversick.

[9:42 PM] Saiph: Ocean sick.

[9:42 PM] Wittlewick: Entropy You have seen ships of a similar design, but more modern.  This is a draconic vessel, you think.  You saw them in the war.

[9:42 PM] Saiph: Pondsick is the worst.

[9:42 PM] Olenna: That's very sad, I like ponds.

[9:42 PM] Jaden: The rocking of hte ship on rougher waters makes some people uncomfortable

[9:42 PM] Olenna: Ours are all... built, though. Not like yours.

[9:43 PM] Entropy: thats a Draconic ship , looks similar to ones in the war.

[9:43 PM] Jaden: Stiffens up again  ".....Really?"

[9:43 PM] Olenna: ... were you in the war?

[9:44 PM] Jaden: ((was that at Entropy or Jaden?))

[9:44 PM] Entropy: heads towards the ship, "Lots of people were in the war."

[9:45 PM] Wittlewick: Boredom: "She's always like this."

[9:45 PM] Olenna: ((Both.))

[9:46 PM] Jaden: looks at Olenna  "no"  and goes to look at the ship too

[9:46 PM] Olenna: nods, and follows.

[9:46 PM] Entropy: If you want a direct answer , Yes.

[9:47 PM] Entropy: looks for anyone on the ship.

[9:47 PM] Saiph: Direct answers are usually simplest.

[9:47 PM] Olenna: I'm so sorry.

[9:48 PM] Wittlewick: As you approach, you see a few sailors but clearly not all the ship would need.  Up ahead is another halfling.  Dark brown skin, with his hair tied back in dredlocks.  He's dressed simply, and his face is covered in piercings.  He barks orders to the others.

[9:48 PM] Olenna: waves.

[9:48 PM] Wittlewick: You also notice he has three swords, one on either side and one on his back.

[9:49 PM] Jaden: ((ZORO?!!)

[9:49 PM] Coppelia: hides behind the others

[9:49 PM] Entropy: You the captain?

[9:49 PM] Wittlewick: The halfling turns to face you.  "First mate.  Who be wantin' to see the captain?"

[9:49 PM] Saiph: We got hired on to look for a thing.  We were supposed to show up tomorrow but we got bored.

[9:50 PM] Entropy: We wanted to check the ship out, Ehrim hired us.(edited)

[9:50 PM] Olenna: It's a beautiful ship.

[9:51 PM] Wittlewick: First Mate: "Ah dat little land walka.  Nuttin but chrent yuh aks mi.  But fi him funds gud...suh far."

[9:52 PM] Wittlewick: First Mate: "T'ank you, kindly.  She's an old boat, but she gets by."

[9:52 PM] Olenna: She has her own soul.

[9:53 PM] Wittlewick: First Mate: "Me name's Damin Leawater.  I'll likely be seein' ye more than di cap'n."

[9:54 PM] Olenna: nods.

[9:54 PM] Jaden: The captain is busy with preparations for hte voyage?

[9:55 PM] Wittlewick: Damin: "He's preparing down below, yes.  But iffin' ye are gonna be on his ship...be best you meet him, I s'pose."

[9:55 PM] Wittlewick: Damin: "Follow me."

[9:55 PM] Jaden: follows

[9:55 PM] Olenna: If it's proper to wait until tomorrow, we ought to. And we wouldn't want to get off on the wrong limb.

[9:55 PM] Entropy: follows as well.

[9:55 PM] Coppelia: follows but sticks close to the others

[9:55 PM] Olenna: follows.

[9:56 PM] Wittlewick: Damin: "Nah, he'll wah fi meet ya."

[9:57 PM] Wittlewick: Damin also lets loose a sharp whistle and you see a yellow-furred cat leap out of one of the barrels and follow him.

[9:57 PM] Wittlewick: The cat comes up to Damin, who picks him up.

[9:57 PM] Coppelia: Jumps back, then scribbles on a page and tugs Entropys sleeve Cats knock this over

[9:58 PM] Olenna: A ship's cat?

[9:58 PM] Entropy: looks at the page.

[9:58 PM] Entropy: Cats knock what over?

[9:59 PM] Olenna: offers her hand to the cat.

[9:59 PM] Coppelia: hesitates, then scribbles Things that break

[9:59 PM] Wittlewick: Damin: "Yeah, pick her up off Maylin Ait.  Pretty t'ing, isn't she?"

[9:59 PM] Wittlewick: The cat sniffs Olenna's hand cautiously, then nuzzles it.

[9:59 PM] Entropy: I will keep an eye out for you if you want.

[10:00 PM] Jaden: Cats are good on ships,  can hunt rats down

[10:00 PM] Olenna: She's very beautiful.

[10:00 PM] Coppelia: hesitates again, but seems to physically relax Thank you

[10:00 PM] Olenna: scritches the kitty around the neck and ears.

[10:00 PM] Saiph: casts Speak with Animals.  "Greetings!"

[10:01 PM] Entropy: No problem.

[10:01 PM] Wittlewick: Cat: "Oh, hello."

[10:01 PM] Wittlewick: Cat: "Weird...most big folk like you don't talk proper."

[10:01 PM] Saiph: "I know a lot of languages.  How is the ship?"

[10:02 PM] Saiph: definitely is speaking in cat to this cat.

[10:02 PM] Wittlewick: Cat: "Many places to crawl and hide, and lots of nice vermin to eat.  Most times, at least."

[10:02 PM] Saiph: "Any scary stuff?"

[10:02 PM] Olenna: keeps scritchin'.

[10:03 PM] Wittlewick: Cat: "Nah.  Sometimes the short hairy guy gets all loud and angry, but he's easy to please."

[10:03 PM] Wittlewick: As you talk, Damin leads you below deck.

[10:03 PM] Saiph: "Good to know.  My friends and I might be joining you."

[10:03 PM] Saiph: Good news, everyone, the cat says it's a pretty good boat.

[10:03 PM] Olenna: She'd know. Cats always know.

[10:04 PM] Olenna: follows.

[10:04 PM] Jaden: .....Good to Hear

[10:04 PM] Entropy: That’s good to know.

[10:04 PM] Jaden: follows too

[10:05 PM] Saiph: follows the group down.

[10:05 PM] Entropy: follows.

[10:05 PM] Coppelia: follows

[10:07 PM] Wittlewick: As you approach, you see a dark-skinned dwarven man, undressed from the waist up, smearing some black substance on the sides of the walls.  He has a long black cigar in his mouth, a patch over his left eye and long braided grey hair and beard, although the beard around his mouth seems...discolored.  "Damin!  I want that mast checked thrice was as clean enough to eat from you under--Who are these freaks?"

[10:07 PM] Olenna: knows to duck her head to avoid smacking it on anything. Ships are tight quarters!

[10:07 PM] Jaden: we are you new Hires

[10:07 PM] Entropy: Hired by Ehrim for his expedition.

[10:07 PM] Wittlewick: What clothes he is wearing, by the way....are a garish shade of green with orange highlights.

[10:08 PM] Saiph: talks to the cat.  "Is this the hairy loud one you were talking about?  What makes him easy to please?"

[10:08 PM] Olenna: Hmm. Waterproofing?

[10:08 PM] Wittlewick: Captain: "I see.  ...I'm Captain Thurgood.  This ship's my command.  ...and yeah, I was.  Gotta make sure we don't spring any leaks."

[10:09 PM] Entropy: Nice clothes.

[10:09 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood looks you up and down.  "...they're shit, but thanks."

[10:09 PM] Olenna: I'm surprised you don't have sailors do it.

[10:10 PM] Olenna: picks up a glob of the stuff and starts helping.

[10:10 PM] Jaden: Do you need help preparing for tommorow?

[10:10 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "I've got trained men making sure everything's running to their specifications.  I can do the grunt work myself and I know that it'll get done right.  ...but if you wanna help, by all means."

[10:11 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "Floors need a mopping.  Gotta cut the barnacles off the bow.  And all the ropes need a checking."

[10:12 PM] Jaden: I can take a look at the ropes,  i'm familiar with that kind of stuff

[10:12 PM] Olenna: Checking for what?

[10:12 PM] Coppelia: scribbles and holds the notebook up I can mop

[10:12 PM] Wittlewick: He wipes his hands and begins getting dressed.  He first puts on a loud green shirt that matches his pants and then a big orange coat with purple edges.

[10:12 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "Checking for breaks, rot, fraying.  Any indication they could give out on us.  Better we know now than when a storm hits."

[10:13 PM] Olenna: Oh, I see.

[10:13 PM] Entropy: Makes sense.

[10:13 PM] Olenna: keeps working on the waterproofing.

[10:13 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "Iffin ye wanna mop, that'd be a big help.  I'll show you to the kitchen.  Damin can show you to the ropes."

[10:13 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "...you good with the tack, Ms....?"(edited)

[10:14 PM] Olenna: ((Is that to Olenna?))

[10:14 PM] Wittlewick: ((yes))

[10:14 PM] Olenna: If that's what it's called, certainly. I'm... Olenna.

[10:15 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "Pleasure to meet ya.  Apologies for not kissing the hand and what not, but that stuff you want nowhere near yer mouth."

[10:15 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "And the rest of ye?"

[10:15 PM] Jaden: Jaden, Captain Thurgood

[10:16 PM] Jaden: stands at attention

[10:16 PM] Coppelia: Scribbles and holds the book up again Coppelia

[10:16 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "...the fuck you doing?  Throw yer back, boy?"

[10:17 PM] Jaden: ....i worked on some ships,  sometimes they wanted me to be at attention.  Old habit

[10:17 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: ".........right."

[10:18 PM] Entropy: Entropy.

[10:18 PM] Olenna: It's got to be better than paperwork.(edited)

[10:18 PM] Jaden: slowly and akwardly gets out of attention  ".....i'll go work on those ropes"

[10:19 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "...what about the one talkin' to the cat?"

[10:19 PM] Olenna: That's Saiph.

[10:19 PM] Olenna: He knows a lot about the stars, and animals.

[10:19 PM] Saiph: Hey, if you want to know how a place operates, ask the cats.

[10:20 PM] Wittlewick: Thurgood: "...noted.  Well, iffin' this is what you wanna do, Damin can show you how.  Meantime, I have another passenger to talk to."

[10:20 PM] Saiph: Don't mind helping out a bit.

[10:20 PM] Coppelia: The mopping?

[10:20 PM] Saiph: helps Olenna.

[10:21 PM] Wittlewick: Ok, so, I'll split you guys into different rooms for this next bit.

[10:21 PM] Olenna: has gotten it all over her white dress by now, though she doesn't seem to care.

[10:22 PM] Wittlewick: Coppelia goes to mop, Entropy and Jaden check ropes and Saiph and Olenna tar the wall?