31 Pupemont

21 Pupemont- 31 Pupemont - 1 Felmont (Back to Logs)

[2:16 PM] DM: 31 Pupemont 3Y20

## Fytulk Timberlands

It's been a journey. You've spent 10 more days traveling through forest, through snow, through a hailstorm, through encounters with various trolls, giants, and grey elves who seem content to watch you from the shadows. You've skirted around frozen lakes and up snow-covered hills, and as you wake on this, the last day of 3Y20, Brennys informs you that you should reach Isonsall before lunch today.

[2:18 PM] Urrak: Urrak yawns and downs some of her coffee. "I almost can't believe we're so close. Feels like we've been in these woods forever."

[2:19 PM] Seirixori: "We've been in the snow for forever."

[2:19 PM] DM: Rukiya chuckles through chattering teeth and nods her agreement.

[2:21 PM] Ryleigh: "Over the snow already?" Ry asks, with a soft smile. "But it's only the middle of winter."

[2:21 PM] Seirixori: Seir groans loudly.

[2:22 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia scowls at Ryleigh's comment. "Ughh. I hate winter."

[2:23 PM] DM: Brennys: "Come on, the quicker we get there, the quicker we can get clean, warm socks and soup."

[2:24 PM] Seirixori: "I have never cared more for any of those things until now."

[2:24 PM] Urrak: "Dry socks...what a blessin' that'll be..." Urrak gets up and helps picking up the campsite

[2:24 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh laughs as she stands.

[2:27 PM] DM: So you all get on your way and you find yourselves climbing much more than usual, your calves aching as the incline gets steeper, but when you pass between to large outcroppings of stone, you can see the remains of a broken arch that would have connected the two and there are wide snow-covered steps on either side of an incline the width of a wagon.

[2:28 PM] Seirixori: "Welcoming," Seir grumbles.

[2:30 PM] Urrak: "Ye should know by now that nothin's ever easy fer us." Urrak chuckles and shakes her head

[2:32 PM] Ryleigh: Ry's eyes linger at the broken stonework. She reaches for her canteen and takes a drink, then offers it to Rukiya, almost like she's giving herself something to do.

[2:33 PM] DM: Brennys: "The damage was done decades ago."

[2:35 PM] Brimeia: "So are we there yet?"

[2:35 PM] Urrak: "By Tilman's people?" Urrak lazily examines the site

[2:36 PM] DM: Brennys: "This is the final stretch, yes."

[2:36 PM] Seirixori: Seir steps up next to Ry, nudging her a little.

[2:36 PM] DM: Brennys: "The Ashlords, mainly."

[2:37 PM] Urrak: Urrak stifles a laugh, "Pfft, Ashlords"

[2:38 PM] Brimeia: "Bullies," Bri grumbles.

[2:39 PM] Ryleigh: Giving Seir a half smile, Ry slows as she steps up to one of the broken arches and the rubble around it. She looks a little contemplative. ((7))

[2:40 PM] Brimeia: "What're you looking at?"

[2:40 PM] DM: Everyone give me a perception check.

[2:40 PM] Ryleigh: "The devastation."

[2:41 PM] Seirixori: ((26))

Gunnloda:: ((23))

[2:42 PM] Ryleigh: Ry: ((21)

Rukiya: ((28))

[2:42 PM] Urrak: ((8))

[2:42 PM] DM: Bri: ((7))

[2:46 PM] Seirixori: Seir glances at Ry and she takes a step forward before stopping. "Should we check that out?"

[2:47 PM] Ryleigh: Ry gives a sharp nod. "There's something happening up ahead," she says to the others, withdrawing Dawnbringer and readying her shield as she moves forward.

[2:48 PM] Seirixori: Seir waits as a few more of the group move forward so a weird forest wolf thing isn't the first thing being seen.

[2:49 PM] Brimeia: Bri frowns, not seeing anything, but draws her weapon as well.

[2:49 PM] Urrak: Urrak draws her sword, and readies herself "Just say when."

[2:49 PM] Ryleigh: For the record. Ry's shield has a mountain with a ring around it. It's the crest that Seir drew that's sent us on this quest.

[2:49 PM] Ryleigh: Ry will move forward first, leading the way.

## Introducing: Giants

[2:51 PM] DM: So you continue up this mountain trail and as you go, the sounds become clearer. Someone's shouting orders in Common, but there's the sound of stone on stone and stone on wood mixed with a strange rumbling roar. As you come around the last bend, you see a 20' tall stone giant with glowing purple runes covering most of its body. It's beating on a 15' tall wooden tower while guards scurry around its feet with ropes.

[2:53 PM] Ryleigh: Ry with charge forward to help.

[2:53 PM] DM: Those of you who are, roll initiative.

[2:54 PM] Ryleigh: ((8))

[2:54 PM] Brimeia: ((17.14))

[2:54 PM] Seirixori: ((6))

[2:55 PM] Urrak: ((21))

[2:56 PM] DM: Ok! Urrak, you're up first.

[2:58 PM] DM: Let me say this... because this creature is so large, combat will work slightly differently. I need to know where you're aiming if you're doing a ranged attack. The arms, legs, torso, and head have different ACs and different HP, and different things it does for the creature as a whole.

[3:01 PM] Urrak: "Oh fuck--" Urrak is taken aback by Ryleigh just rushing in, but she follows her lead, running to get as close as she can to the giant. She attempts to find cover where she stops so they don't see her.

[3:05 PM] DM: The edges of this ravine are pretty well strewn with boulders and the like, so we'll say you can have half cover anywhere within a square or two of the edge.

[3:06 PM] DM: Action/bonus? Or are you using your action to actually hide?

[3:06 PM] Urrak: ((actually hiding))

[3:06 PM] DM: Give me a stealth roll.

[3:07 PM] Urrak: ((25))

[3:07 PM] DM: You feel pretty confident the combatants can't see you.

[3:08 PM] Urrak: ((end turn))

[3:08 PM] DM: Brennys runs ahead and takes Urrak's lead, popping behind an outcropping.

[3:08 PM] DM: Rukiya?

[3:11 PM] DM: Rukiya will run up, slide behind a boulder, and actually hide as well.

[3:12 PM] DM: You see one of the purple-clad guards spin a grappling hook in his hand and fling it towards the giant's head, but the giant bats it away with its massive hand.

[3:12 PM] DM: @Brimeia !

[3:15 PM] Brimeia: Bri will run up as close as she can, rage, and chuck her magical javelin at it.

[3:15 PM] Brimeia: ((I think I can get close enough to throw without penalty anyway?))

[3:16 PM] Brimeia: ((20 a, 15 pierce; 11 a, 10 pierce))

[3:16 PM] Brimeia: ((aiming at its ankles))

[3:16 PM] DM: What's your speed?

[3:17 PM] Brimeia: ((40))

[3:18 PM] DM: You can definitely get close enough. Two humans run at inhuman speed along with the javelin and take up positions next to the giant, but they are dwarfed by the size of the thing. The first hits, the javelin reappears in Bri's hand, and the second misses, but also reappears, still unlit, as it hits the snow.

[3:19 PM] DM: Gunnloda?

[3:23 PM] Seirixori: Gunnloda thinks about hiding for a second, but with Brimeia making herself known, she moves up and shoots out a dark ray at the giant. ((Ray of Enfeeblement 29 to hit - end))

[3:24 PM] DM: The giant is encased in a weird dark aura.

[3:25 PM] DM: The nearest guard also flings his grappling hook up but it also fails to catch on the giant.

[3:26 PM] DM: The furthest guard throws a spear, but misses.

[3:26 PM] DM: @Ryleigh

[3:30 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh rushes up behind Bri. She clanks Dawnbringer's hilt to her shield, making their presence known to both the creature and the guards. When she comes to stop, she moves Dawnbringer in a circular motion and begins to sing. Her song is soft at first, then it grows, and at it's crescendo an invisible forces pushes out from her and towards the creature. ((Using dispel magic))

[3:32 PM] Ryleigh: ((9 :joy:)

[3:33 PM] DM: The giant turns its head. You definitely got its attention.

[3:33 PM] DM: @Seirixori

[3:33 PM] Seirixori: Seir burrows into the ground and uses her movement and action to move 60' towards the fight, underneath everyone. ((end))

[3:36 PM] DM: The giant steps forward and stomps on the guard between him and you, leaving a crushed mess of blood and gore stuck to his foot and in the snow as he approaches Bri. Then he leans down and smacks Bri with his fist, for a whole 5 damage after the enfeeblement and rage reductions.

[3:36 PM] DM: @Urrak

[3:39 PM] Seirixori: ((it can make a con save 17 againts enfeebs btw))

[3:39 PM] Urrak: "Fuckin' hells," Urrak tightens her grip on her sword and charges towards the giant. She takes two big swings at its ankles ((29, 13 and 28, 15))

[3:40 PM] DM: There's definitely some damage done. Deep cuts into the... flesh?

[3:41 PM] DM: Brennys releases two arrows that hit it in the head. One pierces an eye.

[3:43 PM] DM: Rukiya shouts at Ry to aim for the Achilles and throws a dagger, but because the giant is so tall, the dagger only reaches its torso and gets lost in the furs on its chest.

[3:44 PM] DM: A guard comes up and tries to grappling hook the giant again, but the giant snatches it from his shoulder and rips it from the guard's hands, pulling him off his feet until the guard is lying face down in the snow.

[3:44 PM] DM: @Brimeia

[3:47 PM] Brimeia: Bri's weapon shifts into a glaive, and she swings at the big rocky giant.

[3:48 PM] Brimeia: ((13a, 19 pierce; 20a, 17 pierce))

[3:48 PM] DM: The first swing misses, but the second hits just right and you can see the giant's leg buckle. It's still able to bear weight on the other leg, but you've probably prevented it from moving anywhere.

[3:48 PM] DM: Gunnloda!

[3:51 PM] Seirixori: Gunnloda absolutely will not get closer and summons her spiritual weapon slightly behind the giant and then will use her sacred flame on it as well. ((19a, 8 dmg to leg. 16dmg if failed save))

[3:51 PM] DM: Where are you aiming them both?

[3:52 PM] Seirixori: ((uh the sacred flame leg as well.))

[3:52 PM] DM: Both at the leg? The uninjured one, I assume?

[3:52 PM] Seirixori: ((yes))

[3:53 PM] DM: Ok! The hammer clobbers the back of its knee and the flame burst across its thigh.

[3:55 PM] DM: The guard runs up, taking a detour to grab his spear, and shouts, "Bring it down so you can get the head!"

[3:55 PM] DM: @Ryleigh You have adv on your first attack.

[3:58 PM] Ryleigh: Ry moves forward and looks like she's about to swing at the backside of it's ankle, but then she hesitates. Instead she sings again, this time a different song, but it's more commanding than the first. ((casting command))

[3:59 PM] DM: It fails.

[3:59 PM] Ryleigh: Ry looks frustrated ((end)).

[3:59 PM] DM: @Seirixori

[4:01 PM] Seirixori: Seir pops out of the ground and bites at an ankle, the more healthy one. ((24a, 9dmg; 27a, 10dmg; 5poison if it takes))

[4:03 PM] DM: The other leg buckles and the giant starts to fall and I need Ry and Bri to make Dex saves.

[4:03 PM] Ryleigh: ((23))

[4:03 PM] DM: @Brimeia ?

[4:04 PM] Brimeia: ((Do i get advantage on this one or no?))

[4:04 PM] DM: Bri and Ry both manage to get out of the way as it falls and do not get squashed.

[4:04 PM] Brimeia: ((23))

[4:05 PM] DM: The giant is on hands and knees!

[4:05 PM] DM: It will lash out with a fist towards Bri, then use its other action to defend its head.

[4:06 PM] DM: Four damage to Bri as the giant's fist basically bounces off her.

[4:06 PM] DM: @Urrak !

[4:08 PM] DM: The aura around it fades.

[4:08 PM] Urrak: Urrak takes a moment to flick the giant blood from her sword before going after it's head, "Let's end this!" ((24, 15 and 15, 11))

[4:09 PM] DM: Urrak tries to hit the head, but the giant manages to block with its arm, but still takes the damage.

[4:09 PM] DM: Brennys plants two more arrows into the giant's shoulders.

[4:12 PM] DM: Rukiya comes flying out from behind the rock she was hiding behind and ninjas her way up the giant's arm to its back with her bonus dash and digs her daggers into the base of its skull. With the sneak attack damage, the dagger manages to hit spinal cord and she rides the now dead giant to the ground, rolling off onto her feet as it falls the last ten feet to the ground with a solid thump.

## End initiative.

[4:14 PM] Seirixori: Seir shakes off the snow before she sits. "Can't say I was expecting that."

[4:15 PM] DM: Rukiya: ".....it's on one of my daggers."

[4:15 PM] Urrak: "Holy shit. That...was awesome!" Urrak sheathes her sword and walks over to Brennys, "That shot t' th' eye! Incredible. Y' gotta show me yer techniques."

[4:16 PM] Brimeia: "I can see why Ryleigh likes you," Bri says with a grin to Rukiya.

[4:16 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh hurries to Rukiya's side. "Are you okay?"

[4:16 PM] DM: Brennys laughs nervously. "I'm not sure how it... lucky shot, really."

[4:16 PM] Seirixori: Seir laughs and burrows into the ground to retrieve Rukiya's dagger.

[4:17 PM] DM: Rukiya nods and brushes off the snow from her pants. "I'm ok."

[4:17 PM] Ryleigh: Ry smirks and says something in elven to Rukiya.

[4:17 PM] DM: Seir can find the dagger if she wants to.

[4:18 PM] Urrak: "I gotta train with one o' you two. I can barely hit th' broad side of a barn..." Urrak crosses her arms and smiles "So. What now?"

[4:18 PM] Seirixori: Seir pops back up eventually with the hilt in her mouth. "Gonna use a dagger instead of my teeth now." Seir attempts to say around the dagger.

[4:19 PM] Ryleigh: After making sure Rukiya's fine, Ry presses a kiss to her temple and moves towards the guards. Her shield is still on her arm.

[4:20 PM] DM: One of the guards is pulling his grappling hook back up and wrapping it neatly. The other is already headed back towards one of the dead guardsmen.

"Thanks for your help. That wasn't going to go in our favor."

[4:21 PM] Urrak: "What's goin' on here?" Urrak quirks an eyebrow, "Ye usin' these guys fer mining?"

[4:21 PM] Ryleigh: "We just happened to be here at the right time." Ryleigh saying waving off his thanks.

[4:22 PM] DM: The guard looks at Urrak, puzzled. "No? Like you could get a giant to do anything for you without it being in charge," he laughs to himself.

[4:22 PM] Seirixori: Seir takes the dagger to Ruikya while they talk to the guard.

[4:23 PM] DM: She takes it with a thank you.

[4:23 PM] Ryleigh: "I'm sorry about your comrades," Ry offers. "It's unfortunate we didn't get here sooner."

[4:24 PM] DM: "Yeah... thanks. Well, welcome to Isonsall. What's your business here?"

[4:25 PM] Urrak: "Isonsall..." Urrak mumbles something in orc to herself.

[4:25 PM] Ryleigh: "I'd-" Ry clears her throat. "We'd like an audience with whomever's in charge."

[4:26 PM] DM: "In charge? Well, of this guard post, that'd be me now. The town's mayor? Or The Free State of Isonsall?"

[4:27 PM] Seirixori: Seir's form shifts back into herself as she steps up beside Gunnloda and takes her hand. "I don't know what most of the words mean," she whispers.

[4:27 PM] Ryleigh: "The Free State of Isonsall," Ry says. She returns her shield to her back.

[4:28 PM] DM: "That'd be Quee---" His eyes go wide and he drops to one knee. "My apologies. I didn't--- Welcome home, your majesty. Your grandmother has been waiting."

[4:29 PM] Urrak: "What's...happening right now?"

[4:29 PM] Seirixori: Seir chokes on a laugh, coughing through it.

[4:29 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia blinks.

[4:30 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh waves for him to stand almost at once. "Please, there's no need for that. We just fought and almost died together."

[4:31 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia stares at Ryleigh.

[4:32 PM] DM: He gets to his feet. "Of course. If you'd like, I can get an escort to take you to Tumulus right away, or you can rest your feet in Isonsall for the night before you continue on. It is half a day's walk up the mountain to the castle."

[4:33 PM] Seirixori: "Up the mountain?" Seir grumbles, "Can we just fly up the mountain?"

[4:34 PM] DM: "It's not advised. The storms above Tumulus cause a great deal of wind problems. We can't even ride, typically. All travel is done by foot."

[4:35 PM] Urrak: "Well...we've walked this far I s'pose." Urrak sighs

[4:35 PM] Ryleigh: "That's not necessary, but thank you." She smiles at him. "We've had a long journey and I think resting in Isonsall for the evening would benefit our group more. I'll ask for reinforcements to be sent to replace the dead once I speak to the town's mayor."

[4:36 PM] DM: "Of course, your majesty. I can lead you to her, right away." He starts walking towards town, signaling something to the other guardsman who nods.

[4:38 PM] Ryleigh: When he turns away, Ry definitely looks a little uncomfortable, but then her mask slide back into place and she says to the others in a low voice, "I'll explain later." Then she holds her hand out for Rukiya, waits for her to take it, and will follow the guard.

[4:38 PM] Seirixori: Seir's tail settles around Gunnloda and they follow Ryleigh.

[4:40 PM] DM: You follow the guard around the corner of a rock outcropping, and the town stretches out in front of you. Much of it is tiered, with levels being carved right out of the rock, and many of the buildings use the rock outcroppings from the tier below as a kind of cover from below. As you walk up the mountain, turning around lets you see far more buildings and people than you could see from below. You also notice that a great many of the buildings, particularly at the far edges and along the bottom tiers, are in ruin with snow covering the bones of structures that long since burned or collapsed.

[4:41 PM] Brimeia: Bri shuts her mouth, which she'd opened to ask a question, when Ryleigh says she'll explain later.

[4:43 PM] DM: Few of the buildings look actually new, though those that do are closest to this path up the mountain. In time, you come to a large estate, nowhere near the size of the mansions in Riverrun, but bigger than the Moonstream Mansion in Bellbury. The guard signals towards the building as you approach and the doors swing open for you. Before the man in a suit behind the door can speak, the guard with you says, "Princess Ryleigh Alisdair for the Mayor, Rolfe."

[4:44 PM] DM: The man's eyebrows shoot up and he says, "Yes, of course. Please, show them to the sitting room and I will get the Mayor right away." Then he hurries off around a corner.

[4:44 PM] DM: The guard gestures towards a large, warm room, filled with deep cushioned couches and a roaring fire.

[4:45 PM] Ryleigh: "Thank you," she pauses as she speaks to the guard, "I missed your name earlier."

[4:45 PM] DM: The guard bows and says, "Silvain, your majesty. If you'll excuse me, I must return to my post."

[4:46 PM] Urrak: Urrak awkwardly sits on a couch. Her fingers tapping on her knees, she sits in silence for a few long moments. "Sooo..."

[4:46 PM] Ryleigh: "Of course. We appreciate your help." Ry then walks into the room.

[4:46 PM] Seirixori: Seir is trying to hide her grin behind her hand, but her eyes are tearing up in trying to hold back a laugh. "It sounds so weird," Seir manages to get out.

[4:47 PM] Brimeia: When Ryleigh enters, Bri grins teasingly. "Princess? No wonder you were so stuffy and bossy when we met."

[4:47 PM] DM: Rukiya's eyes dance with humor as she says, "M'lady..."

[4:47 PM] Urrak: Urrak fails to hold back a snort

[4:48 PM] Brimeia: Bri doesn't even bother stifling a loud laugh.

[4:49 PM] Ryleigh: Ry elbows Rukiya, then shoves Bri as she moves to the fire place. She unties her cloak. "And I didn't know who I was when we met."

[4:50 PM] Ryleigh: "It's a recent discovery."

[4:50 PM] Seirixori: "I wouldn't say that," Seir practically throws off her warmer clothes. "You just didn't know the people who birthed you."

[4:50 PM] Urrak: "So yer a spy, an Asten, and a princess? How do ye find th' time, Ry?" Urrak grins widely

[4:51 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh nods at Seir's comment, but frowns at Urraks.

[4:52 PM] Ryleigh: "We have no idea who might be listening to us right now. Also, I don't follow Asten."

[4:52 PM] Urrak: "Right, sorry. A Paladin of the Power of Self-Respect. An' nothin' else." Urrak pretends to cough

[4:54 PM] Ryleigh: "I still follow the sun, seek the truth, and believe in freedom. Those ideas don't belong to Asten... they belong to the people."

[4:56 PM] Seirixori: Seir rolls her eyes at Urrak and takes a seat on the ground.

## Introducing: The Mayor

[4:57 PM] DM: A woman in warm pants and shirt with thick boots steps into the doorway. Her hair is up in a stiff set of braids and bun, keeping her hair in place. She's large, but not fat, as though she might be hiding a bit of strongman muscle under those clothes, and she carries herself like the headmistress of a bunch of naughty children. She bows at the waist as she enters. "Your majesty. We've been waiting for your arrival for some time. I'm glad to see you've arrived safely."

[5:03 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh tilts her head in acknowledgment. "I apologize the delay." She rests her hand on Dawnbringer's hilt. "A few of Silvain's guards were killed by a giant at the outpost, they will likely need reinforcements. And I wanted you know of my presence in the city before going out into it."

[5:04 PM] DM: She nods. "Understood. I have rooms here for you, though I am not sure I can accommodate your entire... retinue. Is there anything in particular you wish to see? Perhaps I can offer you a guide?"

[5:07 PM] Seirixori: "We can share," Seir says, stretching on the ground.

[5:07 PM] Urrak: Urrak fiddles with an earring

[5:08 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh smiles at her, it's charming. "I appreciate the offer, Mayor; but if you could recommend an inn in the city, that'd be fine. I don't want to make a fuss about my arrival. I'd just like to see the city and meet the people."

[5:10 PM] DM: "I-- Of course, your majesty. The Queen did have some items sent here for your arrival, but I can have them placed in your room at the Inn. We only have one in town, and its standards are not quite as high as here, but if it is your wish, so be it."

[5:12 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh taps her chin, then turns to the party. "Do you want to stay together, or split up for the evening?"

[5:14 PM] Urrak: "I'm alright stayin' in th' inn. Wouldn't want t' cramp yer style," she grins and winks at Ryleigh before looking over to Brennys a moment, and then to the rest of the group, "Anyone who wants t' join me can." she shrugs and looks away

[5:16 PM] Seirixori: "No." Seir says sternly, looking at Urrak. Her gaze shifts to Ryleigh, "What do you need?"

[5:19 PM] Ryleigh: "I'd like to see what she left for me," Ry says to Seir in infernal. "So maybe we can catch up? Or I can send to you if we're going to meet you at the inn."

[5:21 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods, "Might walk around for a litt--" Seir stops and frowns, "That means I have to go back outside."

[5:23 PM] Ryleigh: Ry chuckles and turns back to the Mayor. "Mayor-" then she pauses and gestures for her to state her name.

[5:23 PM] DM: "Gescha."

[5:26 PM] Ryleigh: "Mayor Gescha, my friends are going to go ahead and find lodging in the city. We'll stay here." She holds her hand out for Rukiya to take, but chooses not to explain anything further.

[5:28 PM] Seirixori: Seir pouts as she lazily puts her warm clothes back on.

[5:28 PM] DM: Rukiya does, and Gescha nods. "I can have Rolfe show your company to the inn. I'll give you a moment to yourselves, and when you're ready, I'll meet you at the staircase." She bows again and steps out of the room.

[5:31 PM] Seirixori: Seir starts to say something, clearly struggling with trying to say something in elven. "Ugh," she gives up and infernal asks, "How did they know you were coming?"

[5:33 PM] Urrak: Urrak sidles up to Brennys, "So, can I buy ye a drink? Consider it a thank ye fer gettin' us through th' woods."

[5:33 PM] Ryleigh: "I don't know, but maybe the things 'my grandmother' left me will explain some things," she answers back in common. Ryleigh hands over her sending stone to Seir. "We'll message you if anything changes, and take care of each other. Let's meet up in the morning, not at dawn, she adds in exasperation. I think we've all earned a bit of a sleep in."

[5:33 PM] Brimeia: Bri rolls her eyes at Urrak.

[5:34 PM] Brimeia: "Sleep in a warm bed sounds fantastic."

[5:34 PM] DM: Brennys: "If it's all the same, I'd rather just take the other half of my pay and leave you to your... whatever this is."

[5:34 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh reaches into the bag of holding and gives Brennys the remainder of her payment, plus some additional coin. "Thank you for guiding us."

[5:35 PM] Seirixori: Seir takes it, giving Ryleigh a hug while she's at it. "Okay."

[5:35 PM] DM: "You're welcome... uh... your majesty?" She blinks a couple times, turns, nods at the rest of you, and heads out.

[5:37 PM] Seirixori: Seir waves goodbye.

[5:37 PM] Urrak: Urrak waves after her "Oh--uh thanks aga--thank ye!" she drops her hand with a groan. "Well, a bed sounds nice either way."

[5:37 PM] Ryleigh: Looking a little awkward at Brennys departure, Ry sighs. She gives Seir another hug before they leave and whispers "I love you, homashoc. Be safe."

[5:39 PM] DM: Rukiya kisses Ry's knuckles. "Ready, Princess?"

[5:40 PM] Ryleigh: "Seriously," Ry laughs. Then she smiles at Rukiya and says, "I'm so thankful you're here."

[5:40 PM] Seirixori: Seir snickers as she makes her way out with Gunnloda.

[5:42 PM] DM: Rolfe and Gescha are waiting outside the door to take you to your respective places and I think that's a good place to call it for tonight so you can squish/explore the town in slowburn fashion as you'd like before the next session.

## Devil's Food

[12:53 PM] DM: Rolfe takes you out to the main street and down two or three tiers before turning down a side road. It's hard to really get a feeling for how large the town is, with the way it's built into the stone and behind rocky outcroppings, but you get the sense that it would be very difficult to attack the town from below. There aren't a great deal of people walking about outside. Those that are tend to be human, though there's quite a few goliaths, too, their grey skin often bearing tattoos of sorts, which is far more on display than the humans who are bundled in heavy winter gear.

Before too long, you arrive at a building that seems to be built into the stone. When Rolfe opens the door, a dwarf with a thick beard behind the desk looks up. They exchange some words, and the dwarf nods before grabbing some keys and leading you inwards. Inside is lit with magical fire that gives off no heat, but there's warmth within.

The dwarf leads you to three rooms, hands you keys, and tells you, in a surprisingly high voice, that they serve food three times a day on the rooftop terrace, included in the room's charge.

And from there, you are free to do whatever you wish to do.

[8:11 PM] Seirixori: Seir pulls her coat off her shoulders so it rests on the crook of her arms. "Taking that warm potion sounds great right now because then I could walk around like the Goliaths." She looks at Gunnloda, "Do you want to walk around?"

[8:20 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "D'you think we can go without armor? Think I'd like t'take mine off."

[8:24 PM] Seirixori: She tilts her head in thought. "Hmm, I think so. Unless you want to go back out into the forest," Seir teases.

[8:27 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Think I'll take m'chances in the mountains." She chuckles and starts removing her armor before putting her warm coats on again. "What are you wantin' t'look at?"

[8:33 PM] Seirixori: Seir shrugs as she puts the clothes back on her shoulders, "I don't know. I just like to look. Want to see if they have any pastries or other food?"

[8:35 PM] DM: "Sounds good. Lead the way."

[8:36 PM] DM: We'll have Devil's Food and whoever else wants to tag along here to leave main open in case anyone else wants to split off.

[8:46 PM] Seirixori: Seirixori quickly asks for general directions to where shops are before they head outside.

[8:53 PM] DM: There's not really a place where shops are located. They're kind of scattered around, and generally just for basics. But if you're looking for something specific, they can point the way.

[8:56 PM] Seirixori: She'll asks about any baking shops or other food places and will head in that general direction, not in any real hurry.

[9:01 PM] DM: The closest bakery is down a level, almost right in front of the inn, but the dwarf at the front desk recommends a fancier place two tiers from the top edge of town.

[9:06 PM] Seirixori: Seir hides a laugh behind her hand and a fake cough. She thanks the dwarf and leads Gunnloda to the one closest to the inn first. "Unless you want to go to the fancier one instead."

[9:10 PM] DM: "It's up t' you, darlin'."

It's weird, needing to go all the way back to the main road to get back to a place that was probably 15' away from the door of the inn, but thanks to the tiered system, that's what you have to do unless you wanna jump or burrow. However you get there, you smell the fresh bread before you enter, and the shop is warm inside. It's mostly breads, though there are a couple pies and Gunnloda immediately spots dwarven tarts that look like her holy symbol.

[9:14 PM] Seirixori: "I did not think this through and now I want to taste things."

[9:15 PM] DM: Gunnloda's already moving towards the shopkeep and looks at Seir. "Well what else would you have wanted t'do at a bakery?"

[9:19 PM] Seirixori: Seir laughs, "The bakery is really more for you than me. Looking is all I can do, really."

[9:20 PM] Seirixori: "Especially because there are things in here I've never seen before," Seir adds stepping up to look at some of the items.

[9:24 PM] DM: She gestures to the shopkeep who takes one of everything Seir seems to be looking at to put in a box. "Lookin' with your mouth is usually better'n with your eyes." She gives the shopkeep some coins and her thanks and opens the box for Seir.

[10:28 PM] Seirixori: Laughing again, Seir says, "I don't know, sometimes that doesn't work out so well for me." She takes something from the box and smells it before taking a bite.

[10:33 PM] DM: "I said usually," she laughs.

[10:36 PM] Seirixori: "Pretty much anything tastes better than that creepy thing with too many eyes and mouths." Seir's tail settles around Gunnloda and she hands over the pastry she'd just taken a bite of, opting to grab and take a bite of a different one.

[10:36 PM] DM: "Never going t'forget that one, are ya?"

[10:41 PM] Seirixori: Seir makes a disgusted face, "Absolutely not." She leads them outside, waving a cheery goodbye to the shopkeep. She starts heading in the direction of the other bakery, looking to see if there is anything else interesting along the way, "It was a lot of firsts. Not all of them bad."

[10:56 PM] DM: There's not a whole lot. You can see that there's a lot of buildings that are in extreme states of disrepair- like they never bothered rebuilding parts of town or particular buildings, and even continued demolishing to use bits and pieces for repairs to other buildings. Other buildings look like they're in great condition and the higher you go, the nicer they get.

[11:12 PM] Seirixori: Seir ends up handing Gunnloda almost every piece of pastry she's taken a bite out of. Some over half gone. "Is it weird being so close?"

[11:16 PM] DM: "It's been a while since I was on a mountain. Didn't really spend a lot of time on top of 'em before, though."

[11:27 PM] Seirixori: "I'm used to climbing trees, badly. Mountains are new. What was it like?" Seir pauses briefly before adding, "You don't have to answer if you don't want to."

[11:29 PM] DM: "What was what like?" she asks, sticking a jam-smeared finger in her mouth for a moment.

[11:34 PM] Seirixori: "Living in a mountain. ...mountains? Was it just mountains?" Seir takes a bite of something she absolutely does not like and nearly just let's it fall out of her mouth before remembering she probably shouldn't do that and immediately hands over the rest of it to Gunnloda.

[11:39 PM] DM: She shrugs and takes the food. "'Bout what you'd expect. Darker than up here. Warmer than you'd think. Weather's much more subtle."

[11:45 PM] Seirixori: "Weather." Seir scrunches her nose as she thinks about it. "Did you want to stop by at all when we're done?"

[11:49 PM] DM: "It's not exactly on the top-a my t'do list. Not even sure where there'd be a crossing 'round here if it was."

[12:10 AM] Seirixori: Seir nods, "Okay." She looks at some of the nicer buildings, "Think they asked for help making these?"

[9:13 AM] DM: She nods. "Some of 'em. If I had t'guess, there's prob'ly a decent sized underground here too... and at least a couple o' kirodko."

[3:08 PM] Seirixori: "What's a kirodko?"

[3:09 PM] DM: "Uh... stone... workers."

[3:13 PM] Seirixori: "...Oh. That was a little obvious wasn't it?" Seir rolls her eyes at herself.

[3:15 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "Was it, sor'odko?"

[3:17 PM] DM: "There isn't really a good way to translate t'Common."

[6:11 PM] Seirixori: "Of course." Seir hums a tune as they walk. Just before they get to the other bakery her eyes widen and she asks, "Do you think they have goats?"

[6:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "It's possible. More likely than cows anyway."

[10:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir stops the first person she sees and asks if they have goats.

[10:05 PM] DM: The human woman looks confused for a moment. "Not... me, personally, but there's a farm in the foothills south of here."

[10:08 PM] Seirixori: She thanks the woman and grins widely at Gunnloda, "There are goats!"

[10:11 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "There are goats. Maybe we can stop by on the way back home."

[1:19 AM] Seirixori: "Yes!" Seir cheers. "Goat friends!" She gasps, "I'm going to bring them food!" Her eyes light up, "Oh yeah!" She takes one of her pouches and shoves a few pieces of the pastries inside. "Can't forget to save Stool some goodies."

[7:55 AM] DM: Gunnloda kind of eyes the pouch a little then turns her attention to the other bakery. It's stone and wood, but the two come together in a way that's almost organic, like the building itself is a work of art. Both the stone and wood are covered in intricate runic designs.  There's something about it that's distinctly Dharn, but at the same time, not. The doors and ceilings are nearly twice as tall as what a dwarf would need.

[10:20 AM] Seirixori: Seir absentmindedly wipes her hands on the bottom of her coat as she stares at the building and slows to a stop, "Whoa."

[10:22 AM] DM: "Definitely kirodko," Gunnloda says before opening the door for Seir. With her sharp eyes, Seir can see that there are two handles on the door- one set low for someone Gunnloda's height, and one set just a little taller than what would be comfortable for Seir.

[10:28 AM] Seirixori: A second or two passes before Seir shakes off her amazement and walks into the bakery.

[10:32 AM] DM: The inside is just as impressive with shelving and tables made of wood and carved beautifully with touches of runic designs to tie it together. There's a seating area in the front with a handful of folks having a meal or a drink and a chat, a couple dwarves, a goliath, and two humans. There's a goliath man standing behind the counter with a smile when you walk in. He has an apron on, but much of his torso is bare, showing tattoos that thematically match much of the runic decor.

[10:39 AM] Seirixori: "This is the coolest building I have ever seen," she says to Gunnloda as she takes it all in. Seir repeats the phrase when she focuses on the man behind the counter.

[10:57 AM] DM: The goliath grins. "New in town? Why don't you take a seat and I'll have Uraim bring you something special. Unless you already know what you want?"

[11:03 AM] Seirixori: Seir shakes her head, "I don't even know what most of it is." She waits to see if Gunnloda wants anything specific before taking a seat at an open table.

[11:04 AM] DM: Gunnloda: "We'll trust your taste."

She follows to sit with Seir.

[11:19 AM] Seirixori: "This is cooler than the castle in Vyon." Seir takes off her coats when they sit, relaxing more and more with the removal of layers. "Do a lot of places look similar to this in Dhog Lodir?"

[11:24 AM] DM: "There's not a lot of wood. Mostly just stone. And it's not always this nice. Kirodko are artists."

[4:48 PM] Seirixori: Seir's face softens as she smiles at Gunnloda, "Maybe they should try it more often. It's a good mix."

[4:53 PM] DM: A bald, greyish person, taller than a dwarf, but shorter than a goliath, comes over with a sampler platter of tarts, breads, and candies. "Welcome to the Amalgamation. First time to Isonsall?"

[4:56 PM] Seirixori: Seir mouths the word trying to figure it out before she responds, "It is and this is the coolest building."

[5:01 PM] DM: They grin. "Amalgamation is a mixture. Stone and wood. Dwarf and goliath. Sweet and savory."

[6:10 PM] Seirixori: She gets excited at the new word, "It's perfect!" Seir takes one of the tarts and, now out of habit, takes a piece and hands the rest to Gunnloda.

[9:21 PM] DM: It is sweet and salty, and delicious. "What brings you to town? We don't get many visitors here."

[9:34 PM] Seirixori: Seir takes her time, partially savoring the taste, but also thinking of something vague enough to say. "Family nearby. And I've never been to mountains before! We're going to see the goats too!"

[9:35 PM] DM: "Never been to the mountains?! That's a shame. ...well, maybe not. I've never been away from the mountain."

[9:37 PM] Seirixori: "I lived in a forest! ...Until recently, but we just got a new place and it's next to the forest!" She pauses, then with a small laugh adds, "Not this forest."

[9:39 PM] DM: "My folks say this forest is dangerous, but the mountain protects us."

[9:41 PM] Seirixori: She nods. "They're not wrong. If it weren't for the snow and the snow storm I think I'd have rather taken the mountain route..." Seir adds, "or flying."

[9:44 PM] DM: They kind of look over their shoulder at the counter where the goliath has turned to do some work. They turn back and ask quietly, "What's it like out there?"

[10:08 PM] Seirixori: "The forest?" Seir takes some bread and breaks pieces off of it but doesn't eat it.  "It's..." she sighs. "It's sad. And quiet. And beautiful. There's something there, something not quite right and it's affecting everything. I've never felt so unwelcome in a place that should be almost like a second home."

[9:45 AM] DM: They frown a little. "I can't imagine how it would feel if the mountain made me feel unwelcome. It's... in my bones, you know? It sounds like you travel a lot. Have you been to a lot of places?"

[9:51 AM] Seirixori: Seir nods, agreeing with them. She smiles at the traveling question, "I have. I'm from Ardabeh." She purses her lips in thought, "...I don't know if you'd know where that is. I didn't know Vyon, Ascus, or Dhog Lodir existed until under a year ago."

[9:52 AM] DM: They shake their head. "Never heard of it."

[10:03 AM] Seirixori: "It's across the ocean."

[10:04 AM] DM: "What's an ocean?"

[10:06 AM] Seirixori: "Uh...a very very large body of water? ...it would take at least several months, I think, to get to Ardabeh without magic."

[10:07 AM] DM: Their eyes get wide. "I didn't know the world out there was so big."

[10:12 AM] Seirixori: Seir nods enthusiastically, "It really is! I met my wife and my best friend and so many other friends from traveling!"

[11:07 AM] DM: "My drunhu told me stories about traveling all along the mountaintops, but my kodati thinks it's too dangerous to leave."

[11:08 AM] DM: Kodati is a word you've heard Gunnloda use- a Dwarven word for mother. You wouldn't recognize drunhu.

[11:29 AM] Seirixori: "She isn't wrong. It can be. I've--We've lost a few friends to the danger. The nearby forest doesn't help matters in wanting to maybe travel."

[2:28 PM] DM: The aproned goliath comes over and puts a heavy hand on their shoulder. "I apologize for Uraim talking your ears off. Is there anything else we might be able to get for you so you can relax after what must have been a long journey?" The subtle squeeze to Uraim's shoulder isn't lost on Seir as the shorter one turns to leave the table.

[8:34 PM] Seirixori: "It's fine, it was a nice conversation." Seir finally eats a piece of the bread. "Oh! Do you have churros?"

[9:33 PM] DM: "Churros... I'm not familiar with that particular item."

[9:39 PM] Seirixori: Seir gasps dramatically and describes them in detail. "They're amazing!"

[11:26 PM] DM: He smiles. "I'll have to look into that."

[12:20 AM] Seirixori: "You won't regret it." She takes a candy and scrunches her nose in disgust. It sits in her mouth longer than it should until she swallows it. "...I regret that."

[12:27 AM] DM: "If you have need of anything else, let me know." He turns to walk back to the counter leaving the two of you alone.

[12:31 AM] Seirixori: Nibbling on something else in thought, Seir says, "...Did I just accidentally tell someone that they should go 'outside'?"

[12:52 AM] DM: "What d'ya mean, darlin'?"

[1:00 AM] Seirixori: "U...Uraim? They seemed really interested in seeing more than just the mountain."

[8:05 AM] DM: "Nothin' you said was untrue."

[8:20 AM] Seirixori: Seir tries another candy. Her reaction to it is much the same as the first.  "I suppose so." Seir rubs her shoulder out of habit and frowns moments later. She drops her hand rather quickly, ghosting over the scrying device before it settles on her leg.

[8:30 AM] DM: "Not a fan of candy?" Gunnloda asks, reaching across the table for Seir's other hand.

[9:14 AM] Seirixori: "It's too sweet." Seir takes Gunnloda's hand lacing their fingers together.

[9:18 AM] DM: "Y'ok?"

[9:23 AM] Seirixori: Seir nods, almost on instinct, stops herself and shakes her head no. "It was easy to hide the nerves while we were walking through the forest but now that we're relaxing..." she sighs. "Rubbing my shoulder reminded me that it was gone and it's so difficult to talk myself out of checking on Mama."

[9:29 AM] DM: "It's been a month. D'you want me to Send t'her?"

[9:31 AM] Seirixori: Seir chews on her bottom lip, to her it is an agonizingly long time before she answers as all sorts of scenarios run through her mind, "I do, but I'm scared."

[9:31 AM] DM: "'bout what?"

[9:34 AM] Seirixori: "If she doesn't respond. Which- which could mean nothing, but also something and I-- every time I've wanted to scry on her I look in on Stool instead because at least I know they're safe at home."

[9:35 AM] DM: "Scared o'what you might see?"

[9:36 AM] Seirixori: She nods, squeezing Gunnloda's hand.

[9:43 AM] DM: Gunnloda gives her a small smile, then closes her eyes. Gunnloda's fingers trace patterns on Seir's wrist as she holds her hand- patterns Seir recognizes as the somatic component of her Sending spell.

[9:44 AM] Seirixori: Seir takes a deep breath and holds it.

[10:37 AM] DM: Gunnloda's face softens a bit, and there's a hint of smile at the corner of her mouth as she repeats the patterns. After a few seconds, that softness disappears and there's tension in her brow, followed by another repeat of the patterns. Her lips draw tightly against each other and her face is lined with concern, but several seconds later, her face relaxes and she opens her eyes.

[10:43 AM] Seirixori: Seir's brow furrows and she bites her lip again, still watching Gunnloda."What happened?" She asks quietly, voice shaky.

[10:46 AM] DM: Gunnloda hesitates just a moment, then says, "She's ok. She's safe, and that's... what matters right now. I don't have more Sendings t'use, but I told her I'd contact her again tomorrow."

[10:59 AM] Seirixori: It doesn't really calm her nerves. She looks down at their hands for a moment, her fingers nervously rubbing Gunnloda's. "Okay."

[11:12 AM] DM: "She- she asked about you. Said she's real happy that you've found a good life, people who love you."

[11:20 AM] Seirixori: Seir smiles slightly, her eyes tearing up as she sniffles, "Thank you."

[11:32 AM] DM: She looks conflicted for a moment, then squeezes Seir's hand.

[11:56 AM] Seirixori: Seir opens her mouth to say something but chooses not to. She sits quietly still holding Gunnloda's hand. Now the only reason she grabs a food sample is to put it in the pouch she's saving for Stool.

[11:57 AM] DM: "Y'ok?"

[12:02 PM] Seirixori: "Mmm... Conflicted." She whispers. "It didn't make me feel any less worried, but I-- knowing-- even if I couldn't hear it, knowing she-she asked about me, that she re-remembers is, a relief."

[12:05 PM] DM: "She does. Or at least it seemed that way. If... there's anythin' in particular y'want me t'ask her tomorrow..."

[12:21 PM] Seirixori: Seir shakes her head no while wiping at her eyes. She snickers, "What she thinks of myconid grandchildren?" She has to swallow a sob, her relief more overwhelming than she thought. "No, no. Anything I want to know or say is too long for the spell."

[12:28 PM] DM: "I can Send three times a day every day til y'get what y'need." She pauses for a second.  "There has to t'be better communication magic out there. Maybe we can find another way."

[12:36 PM] Seirixori: She moves so that she is now right next to Gunnloda and gives her a light kiss, "I love you and thank you. I think I'm okay for now." Seir laughs, "Maybe we can. If we weren't so far I could send animals to give her messages too. It  does seem a little strange that long form isn't something that's been made yet- that we know of."

[12:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda leans into Seir a bit. "Was there anything else y'wanted t'see?"

[12:45 PM] Seirixori: She shakes her head, "Not really. Maybe walk around some more, but nothing specific. Did you want to check anything out?"

[1:18 PM] DM: She shakes her head a little, "No... rest might be nice... and I just remembered we have a room to ourselves tonight."

[1:50 PM] Seirixori: There's a very slight pause before Seir laughs, "If only we remembered sooner. I am all for resting. Especially because it means no clothes. The room to ourselves is just a bonus."

[4:27 PM] DM: Was there anything else you wanted to do before you met up with the others in the morning?

[5:59 PM] Seirixori: ((nah ty~))

## Ryfika

[4:45 PM] DM: After the party heads off with Rolfe, Gescha nods to the stairs. "I am honored to share my home with you, your majesty. This way, please." She heads up the stairs and to the residential wing of the building. She opens a door, and steps aside for you to enter.

The room is large and 'comfortable.' Lavish to a poor person, but certainly not to the rich. You imagine that not many rooms in this 'small' town are as nicely appointed. There's a large four-post bed with sheer drapes around it, a private bath, and a large bureau with a trifold set of mirrors. On the bureau, is a well-crafted box made of dark wood. An envelope sits on top of it, neatly centered.

[8:38 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks into the room, but turns to say, "Thank you for opening your home to strangers, Mayor Gescha. It's been weeks since we've slept in a real bed and this is beyond my expectations."

[8:42 PM] DM: "Of course, your majesty. The Queen's been waiting a long time. Feel free to come and go as you like. If you need anything, the bell is here. We'll be serving dinner in a few hours if you'd like to join me, otherwise I can have it sent here if you'd prefer. My people would be happy to launder your clothes for you and have them back to you in the morning."

[8:46 PM] Ryleigh: "We'd be happy to join you for dinner. I'm curious to know about the city, and it's people." Ryleigh thinks for a moment, then nods. "It'd be wonderful to have our clothes washed before meeting the Que- my grandmother. It's been a long journey."

[8:47 PM] Ryleigh: ((Rukiya can definitely feel how awkward Ryleigh feels, even though there's no indication in her body language or facial expressions))

[8:50 PM] DM: "Excellent. If you'd like, there are some clothes in the closet you can wear while yours are being cleaned. I'll excuse myself so you can get comfortable." She bows her head in deference, then leaves, closing the door.

[8:52 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh turns to Rukiya, shaking her head. She speaks in elven first, unsure if it's safe to freely talk just yet. *"It's so weird. How'd you deal with all the doting and bowing and 'your Majesty'."*

[8:53 PM] DM: Rukiya grins and steps close, resting her arms on Ry's shoulders. *"It's different when you're raised that way... still weird, but different."*

[8:56 PM] Ryleigh: "Fair point," Ry says, the stiffness in her body melts away as Rukiya steps close. She wraps her arms around Rukiya's waist and dips her head to bring their lips together in an unrushed kiss. As she pulls away, she keeps her lips close and whispers, "As much as I enjoyed Seirixori's cuddle pile on the journey here... I miss you."

[8:58 PM] DM: She giggles. "So there was a reason to have a room to ourselves." She lets her head drop back with her eyes closed and she lets out a fairly inappropriate noise before saying, *"There's a bath."*

[9:03 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh let's her lips graze Rukiya's neck and says, "Princess perks."

[9:04 PM] Ryleigh: As her hands travel over Rukiya's armor, she adds, "Not to mention seeing you take down a giant was... sexy."

[9:07 PM] DM: "Mmm... if that's the case, we definitely need to get in that bath because you just reminded me that I am still *covered* in him."

[9:12 PM] Ryleigh: Chuckling lightly, Ryleigh nods. She steps away only to start the bath, then begins to help Rukiya out of her armor.

[9:13 PM] DM: "Are we choosing to ignore the elephant in the room until after the bath?"

[9:23 PM] Ryleigh: Sighing heavily, Ry works herself out of her own armor as she answers, "I think I'll be more prepared after a bath with you..." She stops for a moment, staring at the box. "No matter what's in there, or what that letter says. I'm still me. The Ryleigh raised by tieflings and dragonborn. The Ryleigh who believes in truth, and freedom, and light. The Ryleigh who fell in love with you." It's all said like a prep talk for herself.

[9:26 PM] DM: Rukiya draws Ry's face back towards her with a gentle hand. "All of that is true..." Then she smirks, "but I was mostly just asking if I was going to have your undivided attention for a little while."

[9:29 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh laughs easily and she nods. "You have my undivided attention more often then I care to admit, *raisna'rila*."

[9:31 PM] DM: There's probably a fade to black somewhere in there, and we can move on to the next part. lol

[9:34 PM] Ryleigh: (hahaha, are you saying you DONT wanna RP it. JK JK, I'll just write it later lol)

[9:35 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks to closet, opening it and taking a look at the clothing inside.

[9:39 PM] DM: The clothes inside are nice, but comfortable, not extravagant. All cut for women, warm dresses or pants, cloaks, and coats, undergarments for wearing in cold climates. What catches your eye, though, is that one side of the closet looks like they'd fit you and the other side looks like they'd fit Rukiya.

[9:41 PM] Ryleigh: "Um," Ryleigh starts to say, her tone a mix between worried and shocked. "Rukiya, there's clothes in here for you too..."

[9:44 PM] DM: Rukiya steps up behind Ry and puts her arms around her waist to look. "Well... they did say she's been expecting you. If I had to guess, someone has been scrying. That or it's a magic closet."

[9:46 PM] Ryleigh: "A magic closet? I didn't know that was a thing." She sounds totally in awe of the idea.

[9:48 PM] Ryleigh: After a moment, she melts into Rukiya's embrace. "I should have known she might have been watching... why didn't that occur to me?" Then she sighs and says, "I wonder how much she knows about us."

[9:52 PM] DM: "It's a good question. We have a lot of secrets. Best not to offer information."

[9:57 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh hums in agreement, then she turns her head a little to press a kiss to Rukiya cheek. "Do you want to pick out our clothes, while I pick out the things to keep us warm?"

[10:03 PM] DM: "Sure. Dress or pants?"

[10:04 PM] Ryleigh: "Which do you think will be less conspicuous? I'd like to walk around and chat with some of the people, but not as 'their Princess'."

[10:10 PM] DM: "This one, then." She pulls down some fairly plain looking clothes- thick, brown pants and a white shirt made of thick material. She finds the most inconspicuous looking outfit on her own side as well. "You know, if I'm married to you, does that make me a princess too?"

[10:14 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh chuckles, and gives Rukiya a *look*, then says, "I assume that's how it works, but you'd know more about that than I would."

[10:24 PM] Ryleigh: *"Regardless if you have a title or not, you'll always be my queen,"* Ry says as she dresses.

[10:26 PM] DM: Rukiya rolls her eyes with a smile and gets dressed too. "You know more people than just us know Elven."

[10:28 PM] Ryleigh: "I do, but sometimes I forget." Ryleigh blushes, looking around like someone might pop out and accuse them of something.

[10:35 PM] DM: Rukiya helps Ry button the last couple buttons on her shirt. "Don't look so guilty. Be confident. It's all mind games and charm. You're a natural."

[10:38 PM] Ryleigh: Ry smiles. "Thank you." She takes a deep breath and finally approaches the wooden box and letter. "Before we go, I..." she runs her fingers over the box lightly, but she picks up the letter to read it first.

[10:51 PM] DM: *Dearest Ryleigh,*

*I suppose I should start by saying welcome home to the Free State of Isonsall. That bastard of a Sun King has taken nearly everything from us, but we still stand firm against his rule.*

*I had hoped that you would find your way home sooner, rather than later, though everything happens in its time. I am glad you have finally come home. I am eager to see you again, though I am certain you don't remember me.*

*I've left a few things with Gescha, assuming you'd stop in Isonsall before the journey up the mountain to the castle- to your birthright.*

*One was your mother's. She'd want you to have it. The other... is your birthright and the means to bring about an end to Tilman. I know you won't understand just yet... but it will come. In its time.*

*Rest. I will see you tomorrow.*

*Your Grandmother,*

*Queen Ragna Alisdair*

[7:22 AM] Ryleigh: “My mother’s. My birthright,” she says shakily. Ryleigh takes a step back, away from the box. She looks at Rukiya, a little scared, like it’s all finally sunk in. “I’m not ready. I-I have no birthright. I’m not special or destined or-or...” she stops, looking at the letter in her hand, offering it to Rukiya to read, but her eyes are fixated on it.

[8:03 AM] DM: Rukiya steps into Ry's space, gently pushing the hand with the letter in it down with one hand while she puts the other on Ry's cheek. "Breathe, Ry. It's ok. Take your time. You're still you, and that's not going to change... but Ry, you are special, and you didn't need to have that validated by circumstances of birth."

[11:50 AM] Ryleigh: Ry attempts a deep breath, but it’s shaky. She unsteadily reaches up to place her hand on Rukiya’s. Then she lets the letter flutter to the ground and presses that hand to Rukiya’s chest, tapping her fingers in rhythm with Rukiya’s heartbeat. After a while, Ry’s breathing steadies. “I’m sorry. It just hit me what it all means... could mean.”

[12:11 PM] DM: "It's ok, Ry. You're ok. What do you need?"

[2:14 PM] Ryleigh: “I...” Ry starts but stops as she thinks. “Read the letter and tell me what you think? Then... I-I need to see what’s inside the box.”

[4:38 PM] DM: Rukiya picks up the letter and reads it. Is Ry waiting to open the box or is she going to go ahead and do it while she reads?

[4:39 PM] Ryleigh: (She’s waiting to open it, until Rukiya is done with the letter.)

[4:41 PM] DM: Rukiya: "I wonder how long this has been waiting."

[4:47 PM] Ryleigh: “Why?” Ry asks, her eyes focused on the letter in Rukiya’s hand.

[4:48 PM] DM: She shrugs. "How long has she been waiting? How did she know you were coming? Did you send word?"

[4:50 PM] Ryleigh: Ry shakes her head. “No. I didn’t know anything about my birth family until... Zariel.”

[4:52 PM] Ryleigh: “She’s never reached out to me either... or at least none that I know of.”

[5:00 PM] DM: "There's nothing that mentions how she knows you were coming or when she did."

[5:01 PM] Ryleigh: “But it’s more than that... the people know too. Look at the guard once he recognized me. ‘We’ve been expecting you.’ It’s... like the people have been waiting on me too - but, why?”

[5:03 PM] DM: Rukiya shakes her head. "I don't know... but I bet this birthright means something."

[5:05 PM] Ryleigh: Ry bites her lip a little, then she turns and runs her fingers over the box.

[5:07 PM] DM: It's a beautiful, polished dark wood. It's craftsmanship is obvious even though it's relatively unadorned. There is an embossed crest across the top depicting the cloud-ringed mountain.

[5:07 PM] Ryleigh: Carefully, and slowly, Ry opens the box.

[5:14 PM] DM: There's a deep purple velvet lining inside, and set into a cushion is a beautiful golden circlet, set with amethysts. In the center of the box, there's a carved piece of stone with a rune etched into it.

[5:15 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh hesitates lifting it out of the box. She sort of just stares at it for a while.

[5:18 PM] DM: Rukiya wraps her arms around Ry's waist and leans into her shoulder, looking past her. "What's on your mind?"

[5:23 PM] Ryleigh: “I believed I was thrown away. That my parents abandoned us... left us to die. Avery kept telling me they were dead that’s why we were alone, but I could tell he wasn’t telling me the whole truth. I just assumed it was because he didn’t want me to feel bad for being unwanted.” Ry runs her hands over the ones around her waist. “But this was my mother’s and according to the letter... she’d want me to have it. She... wanted me and it just feels like a lot.”

[5:24 PM] Ryleigh: “The only time I felt wanted by a mother was when yours hugged me,” Ry says a little sadly.

[5:31 PM] DM: Rukiya doesn't say anything, and just squeezes Ry a little tighter.

[5:33 PM] Ryleigh: “Sor-“ Ry cuts herself off from apologizing. With steady hands she lifts the diadem from the box.

[5:34 PM] DM: "Can you tell if it's magical?"

[5:37 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh shakes her head. “No, that wasn’t a spell I thought I’d need today.” ((Does anything feel off about it now that she’s touching it or is it just a piece of jewelry.))

[5:38 PM] DM: Do you want to roll for it? Perception or Arcana?

[5:39 PM] BOT Avrae: Ryleigh makes a Perception check! 1d20 (6) + 7 = 13

[5:40 PM] DM: It's exquisite, but you can't tell anything beyond that.

[5:45 PM] Ryleigh: “Do you think this was hers when she was queen? Or... before that?”

[5:48 PM] DM: Rukiya tilts her head to get a better look at it. "If I had to guess, this was probably for more casual settings. It's not ostentatious enough to be a formal crown for the Sun Queen... but yeah, nobles wouldn't wear something like this."

[5:59 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh set it back into the box gently. "Do you think she expects me to wear it when we greet her tomorrow?" Nervousness is permeating off her.

[6:00 PM] DM: "Does it matter what she wants? You don't have to do anything you don't want to."

[6:03 PM] Ryleigh: "I want her to like me," Ry whispers vulnerably.

[6:14 PM] DM: Rukiya smiles at her softly. "If she's not a completely terrible person, she will. Just be yourself."

[6:25 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh turns in Rukiya's arms. She takes Rukiya's face in her hands, and her eyes slip from Rukiya's to her lips, then back up again. "*Su'amu, raisna'rila*."

[6:37 PM] DM: "I'm here for you, *unsil'umun*. Whatever you need."

[6:38 PM] Ryleigh: Slowly she brings their lips together. It's not hungry or needy, just steady - like this kiss can tell Rukiya her appreciation more than her words can.

[8:40 PM] DM: Rukiya's content to linger as long as Ry is.

[8:49 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh seems more touchy than usual and escalates the kiss for a while before finally pulling away to rest her forehead to Rukiya's. "Okay, let's go see how the people in town are living, and what they think of their queen."

[8:51 PM] DM: Rukiya steals one last kiss before stepping back and reaching for a heavy coat.

[8:52 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh chooses a cloak with a hood and scarf that might help her obscure her features.

[8:55 PM] DM: "Do you think they'll recognize you?"

[8:56 PM] Ryleigh: "I'm not sure how the guard the recognized me, or I'd say no. Maybe... maybe I look like Taryn."

[8:58 PM] DM: She shrugs. "Maybe the guards were just told to look for you. She seems to have known you were coming somehow."

[8:58 PM] Ryleigh: Sighing slightly, Ry discards the scarf. "I guess we'll find out this way."

[9:00 PM] DM: Rukiya grabs the scarf before she can pull it off and pulls on either side to pull Ry a little closer. "It's still cold outside, Ry."

[9:06 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh chuckles, and sneaks a kiss. "Colder for you than me, but okay." She opens the door to the room and heads downstairs. Making sure to ask what time dinner will be and informs them they'll be back before that.

[9:08 PM] DM: So you head out? The town is set along one major road that heads up the mountain, with smaller roads that branch off along each tier. The mayor's mansion is pretty close to the top, with only a few industrial style buildings up higher.

[9:10 PM] Ryleigh: She'll offer her arm to Rukiya, and leads them down towards the bottom.

[9:12 PM] DM: The streets are not crowded, but you can still see people walking here and there. You don't really see pack animals in use on the roads. For the most part, buildings close to the road are intact, but the further away you get, the more likely it is to find buildings in decay, half-destroyed or dismantled.

[9:13 PM] DM: Even at the lowest levels, the buildings are still solid and warm. There isn't really a 'slums' section of the town. At least not where you have seen.

[9:14 PM] Ryleigh: "Do you think we should look towards the edges? See if anyone is around there?"

[9:16 PM] DM: "Can't hurt."

[9:19 PM] Ryleigh: Ry will casually walk to the edges of the city's lower ring, where the crumbled buildings are. If there's anyone nearish them, she'd like to ask them stuff.

[9:23 PM] DM: Once you get down to the lowest tier, you have the option to go towards the guard tower where you entered town, but heading towards the other side, you get to where the buildings are broken, battered, and charred. Almost all the buildings in this section have burned down to the stones and are pretty much just rubble. Snow coats all the surfaces, and this part of town is empty.

[9:24 PM] Ryleigh: Again, Ry will try to see if she can gather any information from the ruins.

[9:24 PM] DM: Investigation?

[9:25 PM] BOT Avrae: Ryleigh makes an Investigation check! 1d20 (18) + 0 = 18

[9:27 PM] DM: You climb inside one of the former buildings and brush away some of the snow. It looks like not only did the building burn, but it was later picked over. The piles of rubble are devoid of useful building materials and more or less thrown into piles like someone was attempting to look through for something.

[9:28 PM] Ryleigh: ((Is there anyway to tell what kind of building this was?))

[9:28 PM] DM: Judging by the foundation and the remnants of what bits of wall there are, it might have been residential?

[9:32 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh climbs out of the building. "I wonder if these weren't rebuilt because the people left or because it wasn't worth it."

[9:32 PM] DM: "Maybe both."

[9:33 PM] Ryleigh: "I'm not sure where we should go. Usually I'd look for children in the slums, but... I haven't seen either."

[9:34 PM] DM: "It is strange. Maybe there were enough buildings left vacant that everyone had good housing."

[9:37 PM] Ryleigh: "Perhaps..." Ryleigh takes Rukiya's gloved hand and worries her lip. "Maybe we could try a pub?" She sounds unsure.

[9:38 PM] DM: "Worth a shot. That, or just trying to catch someone walking around. We could go talk to the guards again, while we're down here, too."

[9:41 PM] Ryleigh: "But the guards know who we are... all they'd say to me is what they think I'd want to hear." She pauses for a few seconds. "Are you too cold to keep walking around? We can do the pub if you are. If not, then let's find someone meandering around."

[9:42 PM] DM: "I'm ok. Besides, I'm sure you can warm me up when we get back to the room," she laughs with a shoulder nudge.

[9:44 PM] Ryleigh: "You know I will." Ryleigh grins. "It's been too long since it's been just us and I'm finding myself lacking self control when it is."

## Interrogating the Locals

[9:45 PM] Ryleigh: ((They'll continue to walk the street until they see someone who doesn't look like theyre in a complete rush to get somewhere))

[9:48 PM] DM: You can pretty easily flag down a goliath walking down one of the roads, carrying a sack over his shoulder.

[9:50 PM] Ryleigh: "Good afternoon," Ry says cheerfully. "We don't mean to interrupt... it looks like you're on your way somewhere." Her eyes bounce to the sack over his shoulder.

[9:52 PM] DM: "Just home from the miller."

[9:55 PM] Ryleigh: "Ah. Well, we're new in town and I was wondering if you had an recommendations of 'must sees'."

[9:56 PM] DM: He shrugs. "Not much to see here. Just folks trying to get by, unless you plan on going up to Tumulus. That's a sight to see."

[9:58 PM] Ryleigh: "Is everyone managing to get by?" Ry asks curiously. "A lot of the city is ruin... why hasn't it been rebuilt?"

[10:01 PM] DM: "Everything changed when Tilman attacked. Lots of people died in the attack. After he left, the Queen called for independence and the loyalists left. Don't need as many buildings anymore because there's not as many people, but also we don't build out as much anymore."

[10:02 PM] Ryleigh: "We saw the guards handle a giant when we arrived. Is that why you don't build out as much?"

[10:04 PM] DM: "Think it's just memories of the siege, really. Giants aren't usually an issue."

[10:04 PM] Ryleigh: "We're you here when Tilman attacked? Any idea why he did?"

[10:09 PM] DM: "I was, but I don't know much about it but what Queen Ragna said. Tilman's wife, Taryn, was from Tumulus and something happened. She came here, he followed. Tilman marched through the town, destroyed a bunch of stuff on the way, killed Lord Alisdair and Queen Taryn, and left."

[10:14 PM] Ryleigh: Rukiya can feel Ry's shock, but it doesn't show on her features - those that are showing. "Does Queen Ragna have any plans to make Isonall what it once was? Or... is everyone just going to continue to survive?"

[10:17 PM] DM: He shrugs. "Haven't heard from her in a while. Couldn't tell you. We just put one foot in front of the other, one day at a time." He kind of realizes what's being asked and said and squints a little at you. "You're not thinking of settling down are you? Not much future left here."

[10:18 PM] Ryleigh: Ry chuckles a little. "It had crossed our mind, so thank you for your honesty."

[10:23 PM] DM: He shifts the sack on his shoulder. "Can I point you towards someplace? The inn? Sure Dagni would appreciate the coin."

[10:23 PM] Ryleigh: "That'd be great, thank you."

[10:24 PM] DM: He gives you directions to the inn then politely excuses himself.

[10:24 PM] Ryleigh: Once he's out of earshot and they're walking again, Ry is unusually quiet.

[10:25 PM] DM: Rukiya: "Did you get any answers?"

[10:27 PM] Ryleigh: Ry shrugs. "These people are just surviving. The city and the people here are falling into ruin because of nothing they did. What did she do that made Tilman so angry he came here to kill her, her family, and destroy Isonsall?"

[10:31 PM] DM: "And how did Ragna avoid the same fate?"

[10:32 PM] Ryleigh: She nods. "Exactly."

[9:57 AM] Ryleigh: “I’m not sure I’ll find any answers to my questions... the slums always have answers because the people there aren’t as afraid to speak out since they have nothing to lose. Children tend to be honest because they don’t know any better, but again, I haven’t seen any since we arrived... granted, by the way he just spoke ‘there is no future in Isonsall’.”

[10:01 AM] DM: Rukiya frowns. "Maybe they're just inside where it's warm... I can't imagine what kind of town wouldn't have kids."

[10:03 AM] Ryleigh: “The kind that think raising children here is a waste,” Ry says, it’s said like she completely understands that train of thought.

[11:10 AM] DM: Rukiya walks in silence for a bit, puzzling over things in her mind.

[11:18 AM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh will follow the road until they reach a pub of some kind.

[2:30 PM] DM: There's one fairly low in town, right off the main road, easily distinguished by the carving of a flagon of ale hanging above the entry. Walking inside, it's warm and there are several people inside, eating, drinking, and talking, but it's a quiet, subdued vibe.

[12:53 AM] Ryleigh: “Why don’t you grab us drinks and I’ll find a table?” Ry suggests. Pulling the scarf off, but leaving her hood up.

[8:07 AM] DM: Rukiya nods and heads towards the bar. She starts chatting with the bartender while they pour the drinks.

There's a few empty tables around. Are you looking for anything in particular?

[10:49 AM] Ryleigh: ((One probably one near another table that seems to be chatting or something, so Ry can chime in if she wants too))

[11:09 AM] DM: There's a table open next to a couple dirty looking folks, two dwarven men and a goliath woman who, once you sit and start listening, seem to be talking about working underground. After a minute or two, Rukiya sits with Ry, setting two greyish drinks down along with a water. "I wasn't sure which you were in the mood for. House specialty... the charmingly named 'Siltsipper.'"

[4:29 PM] Ryleigh: Ry chuckles at the name. Then she picks it up, smelling it, and taking a sip.

[4:30 PM] DM: It's thick, almost grainy, and has a touch of salt to it. Whether that appeals to you is your choice.

[4:30 PM] Ryleigh: ((Is it a cool drink or warm?))

[4:31 PM] DM: Cool. Possibly made with goat milk.

[4:33 PM] Ryleigh: “It’s... interesting,” she says. Ry casually conveys that she’s listening to the table nearby.

[4:39 PM] DM: The conversation has moved to complaining about one of their coworkers and his choice to sing while he works.

[4:41 PM] Ryleigh: ((Are they complaining because its bad? Lol))

[4:42 PM] DM: Loud and annoying.

[10:12 PM] Ryleigh: At some point during their conversation Ryleigh is going to laugh, drawing their attention to her. She’ll immediately apologize for eavesdropping. “I couldn’t help but overhear,” she says with a smile, lowering her hood as she does. “What is you do?”

[10:16 PM] DM: "Stoneworkers, mostly. Miners sometimes."

[10:19 PM] Ryleigh: “Oh, do you help make those amazing buildings built right into the mountains? Seriously it’s one of the most unique things about this place.” She’ll then introduce herself and Rukiya to them.

[10:21 PM] DM: "We do. Little bit of Dharn, little bit of Tumulus. All Isonsall."

[10:23 PM] Ryleigh: “It’s sounds like it.” Ryleigh’s grins, and takes a sip of her drink. She looks down at the cup and chuckles, “another unique thing from here too. So what is it you mine when you’re not stoneworking?”

[10:25 PM] DM: "Whatever's in the way. Sometimes get veins of metals running through whatever we're building."

Another says, "Remember that cluster of rubies? That was a good day."

[10:26 PM] Ryleigh: Nodding along with what they’re telling her, she follows up her question with, “It sounds like you enjoy working and living here. Granted, being free of Tilman’s terror is probably nice.”

[10:29 PM] DM: They get a little quieter and one says, "You Ascan?"

[10:32 PM] Ryleigh: “For once my accent didn’t give me away?” She cheerfully jokes. “Guilty as charged. I am Ascan, but don’t fault me for that, I can’t help where I grew up. And I’m likely one of the only humans who downright disagrees with Tilman’s reign.” She leans in conspiratorially, but still good naturedly whispers, “it’s an unpopular opinion over there.”

[10:33 PM] DM: "We were all Ascan once. Well, most of us, anyway. You won't find it's an unpopular opinion here."

[10:37 PM] Ryleigh: She leans back, and tilts her head to the side, smile still there. “I fled to Vyon once I was old enough... its not an unpopular opinion there either. It’s strange being someplace where I’m not committing treason for saying such things.” She takes another drink, then drops her voice. “What about the Queen here?”

[10:38 PM] DM: "Hates him more than most, I reckon," one of the dwarves replies.

[10:39 PM] Ryleigh: “Makes sense, considering she declared Isonsall a free state.” Ryleigh worries her lip and kind of glances around the room. “Is she... better than Tilman though?”

[10:39 PM] DM: "Better how?"

[10:42 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh taps her chin, looking like she’s thinking. “Does she care about her people? I noticed several of the buildings are in disrepair and I haven’t seen a lot of children around.” She quickly waves her hands in front of her. “We’ve only been here an hour or two so I certainly don’t want to offend anyone or overstep. It’s just some observations I made on the way in.”

[10:45 PM] DM: "Well, nobody needs the buildings anymore, and the new ones are being built in, not out. Not a lot of kids here though, that's true... it's not an easy or safe life up here. People wantin' that kind of thing tend to go elsewhere for it."

[10:46 PM] DM: "Can't really say how she feels about us. Hasn't been down from Tumulus in a while, but at least the guards stick to the towers and we don't have Ashlords breathing down our necks."

[10:48 PM] Ryleigh: “We saw the guards take down a giant when we arrived. It was a pretty scary situation... is that what you mean by it’s not safe here?”

[10:51 PM] DM: "Another one?" the goliath says.

"Stuff that wanders up from the forest, storms from above. Then there's always weather and typical mountain hazards... and the threat of Tilman deciding he's not done."

[10:56 PM] Ryleigh: “Do you really think he’d come back here? How many years has it been since the siege?”

[10:58 PM] DM: "Eh... couple decades, but I wouldn't put it past him. He's thin-skinned enough to chase his wife all the way out here and burn through the town, he's probably willing to come back just for us calling ourselves free."

[11:05 PM] Ryleigh: “I’m sorry... I’m sure it isn’t easy to talk about.” Her face is full of sympathy. “Does anyone know how the Queen managed to escape Tillman’s wrath? Or... what Taryn did to make him so upset?”

[11:08 PM] DM: While the three had generally been trading off answers, generally being talkative like they don't get a chance to talk to newcomers often, none of them volunteer to answer this one right away, and they glance at each other, not really looking at Ry or Rukiya.

[11:12 PM] Ryleigh: Ry stays quiet. The look on her face is one of innocence, like she’s just making casual conversation and not searching for something. If they don’t speak up... Ry will say something.

[11:13 PM] DM: "We don't know," one of the dwarves says, and the others agree.

[11:16 PM] Ryleigh: “Really?” She looks surprised, and her voice is cheerful once again, “I... wow, that’s a crazy big thing to keep from everyone, but I guess she has her reasons.”

[11:20 PM] DM: "Y'know, Pollu was talkin' about makin' my favorite for dinner tonight. I should head home," one of the dwarves says, and the others chime in with their own excuses to leave. "Nice meeting you," another says.

[11:21 PM] Ryleigh: Ryleigh waves and says it was great meeting them too. Once they leave, Ry’s expression drops. “I hate that I chased them away from their ‘after work hangout’.”

[11:22 PM] DM: Rukiya gives her a sympathetic smile, then takes a sip of her drink, frowns and pushes it away from herself. "It happens."

[11:23 PM] Ryleigh: “I guess I found something the townspeople really don’t or can’t talk about it.”

[11:23 PM] BOT Avrae: Ryleigh makes an Insight check! 1d20 (1) + 7 = 8

[11:25 PM] DM: "Sometimes that's a story in itself."

[11:28 PM] Ryleigh: “Well, do we want to head back for dinner?” Ry asks... swirling the contents of her cup.

[11:30 PM] DM: "Probably wouldn't hurt. I doubt we'll learn much more here and we don't want to leave the mayor waiting."

[10:22 AM] DM: -------------

Things you might learn about from the mayor-

-she handles the day to day running of Isonsall and reports via magic mirror to Tumulus, but she doesn't speak directly to Ragna. She speaks to her assistant, a human named Heli. Hasn't seen Ragna in nearly a year, give or take.

-She's been holding onto the crown and keeping a room ready since Ragna brought it down herself a few years ago. There was a different letter waiting until a few months ago- then a messenger brought down a new letter and something else that was added to the box, but she doesn't know what. (The clothes were from a few weeks ago.)

-Regarding questions about the queen and how she survived or anything along those lines, she says there are many rumors, but that's something she doesn't feel comfortable discussing. It's best if you ask the Queen herself.

-building in rather than out because it's safer. they're kind of always expecting catastrophe. whether it's tilman coming back or threats from the fytulk or from the mountains... it's kind of this mass assumption that they live in a place of danger.

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