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RQG 155

Wherein there are unexpected visitors. Live blog under the cut

Pre episode babbling: there really wasn't any way quarantine was going to last as long as the dungeon crawl, and (for all I joked about it) I really am satisfied with what we got. That was a lot of backstory and character moments in a short amount of time. Now we have a kobold, a mysterious attack on the inn, and an episode title referencing dragons? Nice consolation for them almost certainly being forced out of the basement or having plot come to them. Please be Skraak? Please be Skraak either trying to rescue them or at least be here as an ally? Oh well time to hit play: Weird energy? That’s promising Inevitable locked in a Cel(l) joke Zolf needs to be nicer about the Kobolds Alex needs tell us if this is Skraak or not before Hamid gets the blame Skraak(?) Just unlocked the trap door Nice outfit Alex, is it our Skraak? It seems to be Zolf wants Skraak to join them in quarantine. Cel doesn't see why to bother when Skraak's been in contact with hundreds of Kobolds Skraak gestures for them to leave and Zolf is going to be force the issue. This will go over well. Beats his defense by 1 Hamid is trying to play peacemaker again. Really Zolf? Couldn't have calmly refused to leave and explained through the door? I know you are under stress but you are low charisma, not stupid. Love you Cel, Skraak has been speaking to varying degrees since "My Liege" Hamid tries to explain, Zolf speaks over him to say they didn't explain because they forgot. Hamid apologizes to Skraak. Skraak starts to leave. Azu backs Zolf in preventing him from leaving. Skraak is subdued by Zolf & Azu Skraak is locked in with Hamid? No Zolf has some limits thank goodness. He did call Skraak one of them. Bound but not gagged as Hamid apologizes. Skraak points out that he just has to wait for the rest (of his team?) Skraak "monitor"ed them!?! Holy... I was merely comparing the situations, did he actually scry and see them held by a human in a small space underground beneath a trap door disguised by a table? If he thinks Wilde is their Shoin then how many pieces is he going to be in when Zolf gets out? Kobold lore please! Hierarchy is important and it was "considered a good idea to keep track of the saviors". Skraak is sarcastic in his tone when he uses the term and it sounds like at least Hamid & Azu object the instant they hear it, possibly others. Cel makes a pitch for quarantining the whole inn. Wilde is in the cupboard Zolf asks about the kobold numbers and makes some unnecessary remarks about the village & Jasper in particular being lost as he writes off Japan. Zolf is far too relatable for some who needs to stand the flame down before someone takes it personal. Deciding you've already doomed yourself along with everything you care about is a crappy way to avoid panic in the face of uncertainty. Cel tries to call him on it, he switches to "everyone else is infected and it will be our job to fight them". Scary thing is, while in the long term it would be a suicide mission, with their combined abilities they could make a serious dent in the numbers. Hope they are aware of the Hiroshima comparison if this is leading to calling for a air strike on Japan. They explain what little they know to Skraak who insists none of the Kobolds were sick but may not understand the symptoms. Possible kobold immunity? Gonna be annoyed if something Shoin did protected them. Skraak seems to be saying that no new people were exposed since his party of 7 followed the route of the party. Zolf wants to send them back under Skraak's guard to prevent any more coming for them. And they're back. Cel points out its better Skraak came since the kobolds didn't know to implement quarantine. They go upstairs. They form a phalanx and draw spear against the party when they don't see either Hamid or Skraak. Alex & Ben are doing the "these lines are already written we have but to speak them" routine while Bryn points out Alex doesn't get to sound like that when he's the one doing it. Very Hamid, if you know how this is going to play out and don't like it, just make another choice. Initiative and a lot of dice. Grapple rules. Not clear where Cel is/if they got grappled but it sounds like Zolf did and is throwing them off so he can check on the inn keeper. Hamid runs upstairs and every one of them kneels like Skraak did at their first meeting. Helen & Bryn both sound distressed. Should have cleaned up that unreadable little ficlet I made of Hamid going bad because he didn't know how to handle Kobold worship and accidentally took over Japan because he thought autonomy meant respecting their decision to look to him as their leader. The innkeeper is bound but fine. Zolf unties him and looks for Wilde. "Wilde is also bound and... Has a look best described as "the bleep? "" Zolf is a stress cooker and Barnes updates Hamid is flustered and embarrassed which buys him some small grace from Skraak who explains Hamid is "the biggest dragon here" Cel: Also you could introduce the concept of democracy. Eh skip em straight to anarcho communism if you ask me. Group decision meetings rather than just vote for the head dragon Hamid tries to side step a bit by suggesting they explain the situation and asks for their names. Hope Alex thought to name all seven before the cast does. Siggif the kobold might be pushing it. "Hamid the polite tyrant"-Lydia Break Alex skips them to "a large dinner" cooked by Zolf who got a nat 20 on how good it is. Cel speaks draconic. Neither Zolf nor Azu can make out the difference in their names. Because Alex is like that: didn't want to come up with 7 names, did want to block anyone else naming them. Bryn however has all 6 names and is going to give Azu & Zolf their translations. They aren't interested in the rest of the party and "insist on maintaining a guard phalanx around Hamid at all times". Helen points out this is Bryn's fault. Yeah he's been playing with Alex long enough to know "King of the Kobolds" would come back to bite him. Hamid should be embarrassed. Hamid is sat at the head of the table by the Kobolds. Skraak: it'll pass eventually Zolf: good Aw Cel asks about traditional kobold food and Skraak has to struggle to remember. (Cel seems disappointed meal worm burgers would be poisonous to non kobolds) Zolf is a grumpy boy Long story short it seems to be a controlled risk: no contact off the island; no reason to believe the kobolds are infected Kobolds might be immune Oh screw Shoin (sent waves of Kobolds as dungeon monsters) Zolf doesn't think that the level of contact the Kobolds had with infected adventurers without being infected is proof since they don't know how the infection is passed or activated. Hamid says they shouldn't rely on it but its reason to hope. Zolf needs to remember that team moral is a thing and quit taking things from Hamid especially in a way that could piss off their new housemates. Thank you Azu! Hamid is not stupid! You can say there is reason for hope and still be careful Hamid calls him on jumping down his throat at the slightest provocation, reminds him they talked about this and that trying to stay positive is not a crime. God it's weird relating to both sides of this argument. My bias is towards Hamid as being right, but Zolf is so relatable. You have any idea how hard it can be not to snap at some of these kids they are setting themselves up for heart break when they talk about school in the fall or hug piles at cons? Thank you Cel Zolf is going to leave and sit on the coast behind the inn because he considers the quarantine broken not expanded. Backing out of an unproductive conversation, especially one were others have pointed out you are being harmful is valid, giving into "burn it all" moods is not. Hamid moves to stop him because he gets that the inn is now their cell Wilde calls him back and says he was building to them talking to the borb. So there is a reason he's the boss. Zolf declares he wants some time not thinking about this, which is what he should have done several paragraphs ago. Ffs this can not be the first time he's had it strike hot/destructive instead of cold/immobilizing; it sucks but you don't let yourself make any permanent decisions, stay away from the breakables and try not to talk to much, it passes. Cel suggests he go to one of the upstairs rooms instead, he accepts the redirect with ill grace but does accept it. Barnes has pointed out that locking everyone in a small box makes things worse not better before. Aw did Alex not like the fandom begging for the platonic version of the lock em in a closet until they sort out their feelings trope? Azu: I thought we could make friends Cel: he seems quite opposed to that Azu: I feel like he'd be a really good friend but not very friendly if you know what I mean Cel:we I know he hasn't been at all friendly Azu: you're friendly! Cel: well thank you, I do try Azu: I think you are my friend Cel: I am so honored! Thank you so much Azu! That's delightful Carter declares Cel the only friendly one because he is grumpy about Azu stepping on him, stopping him from breaking quarantine, and drank all the good stuff. Barnes suggests they start fresh in the morning. Skraak explains the kobolds are expecting Hamid to step into Shoin's role as tyrant just one they like. Skraak: even if they know you're not a tyrant, neither they nor me will be abandoning you because that's how Kobolds work. Good Hamid is taking this seriously Oh no pressure Skraak The most chill inn keeper in the world Skip to lunch time Zolf is still making himself scarce, which is not the worst way to handle it dawning on you THAT YOU TRIED TO DESTROY A RELATIONSHIP YOU VALUE BECAUSE YOU WERE IN A MOOD Bryn makes the "he's secretly infected" joke. Bryn spotted the veins in discord avatar thing and Alex sounds so pleased Wilde is fine, stop asking Oh really we needed that insight in how Wilde thinks Brorb on the table Cel asks for a list of stuff to make into a Brorb access device. Between their bags of holding they have enough stuff for them to make do. Azu seeks out Zolf while Hamid & the Kobolds help Cel. No strike that she waits until someone needs to grab him for the Brorb interview. Alex! Ending on Azu finding Zolf staring out the window.

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wyrevar · 4 years

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Tales of Wyrevar: Session 21

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Before Azra is able to get home for the night, she is approached by a hooded stranger. She confronts them in an empty building. They introduce themself as an agent of August Nox, and the two begin a bargain for knowledge. Azra needs information on getting to a point on a map, but that it won’t be valuable until she returns to the city. The agent tells her that their name is Kostina and will contact Azra in the future, and the two part.

The next day, Rubbish fetches flashcards for Taavi so he can learn math and reading on the trip. She then contacts Azra through their communication necklaces in order to ask her opinion. Rubbish is concerned about how she stole from the museum, but she wants to ask the council if she can be an ambassador. They discuss differences in culture and trust for authority figures, and Azra says she can’t make the decision for Rubbish, but that Rubbish needs to let the group know when she’s doing things that make her uncomfortable.

Correll spends a quiet, normal day with their family. Zal’Avhra has repairs started on Shimmers’ house, and then uses his fortune-telling bones to see the likelihood of a violent future--it’s very certain, and in the near future. After checking in with everyone (and giving them anxiety), he goes to the Temple of Zaesir library. He researches the Divinity Tower, finding that it was made as a copy of the Soul Spire in an attempt to house the same amount of magic.

Grim is approached by their shaman, who informs them she couldn’t get them a meeting with Father Drakken, but his aide, the aasimar Tosh, is available and made time for them. They also receive advice on how to dress for the Titania ball, should they attend. Grim meets with Tosh, and discusses the vampire epidemic with him. They inform him that the vampire leading the ghouls was not the sire, and manages to convince Tosh not to pry too far into the party’s business. They do give their friend Comfort’s name as a source of information on further vampire activities, and, despite an awkward moment where Grim tries to barter for information on their cousin, they secure a letter of introduction to meet Father Drakken at the triton’s ball on Titania.

Grim tells the party they have to go to the ball, though evades the question of why by pushing the conversation towards clothing. Azra agrees to pick them up, and Rubbish offers to tailor for the group, and make Taavi clothes. At this time, Mr. Fay, contacts Rubbish and asks her to visit him later, as he has something to help her when she leaves.

Rubbish goes to see the council and let them know she’s leaving for a little while to go to Titania. They worried but happy for her, especially so when she tells them she’s going to the triton’s ball. She asks if she can become an ambassador, officially, and the council agrees. They give her a small, glowing chunk of the Bramble, their god, as a symbol of her office, and pin it to her shoulder.

Rubbish then goes to visit Mr. Fay and finds him to be stressed and worried. He explains to her that he came from outside Wyrevar, where people are less tolerant of differences, and offers her a feathered tricorn hat. It is a hat of disguise, which she can use to hide her appearance if she feels unsafe. While Rubbish says she does not want to hide who she is, she accepts the borrowed gift.

In the morning, Grim receives the letter of introduction from Tosh before leaving for the Caravan. Azra is there with Archimedes, the camel that will pull their personal cart and supplies. Before joining the group, Zal’Avhra goes to visit his cousin, Shimmers, and finds her dealing with her symptoms better than the day before. Shimmers tries to get Zee to agree to come back, though he hedges a bit in the response. After exchanging a fond farewell, Zee does a ritual to summon a familiar, though it does not appear right away. Correll says goodbye to their family, as does Rubbish, and all convene with Azra and the camel.

Azra hands out everyone’s supplies for the trip that are not being taken in the cart, and then introduces the group to the camel. Tootsie the fire genasi comes over to introduce herself to the group, then brings them over to the caravan to meet the caravan proprieters. Platonic life partners Agatha and Arthur of the A&A Trading Company along with their lovely children--a pack of many different colored kobolds--are introduced, and the party splits among the carts. Grim and Tootsie are in the first cart with Agatha and eight kobolds, Rubbish and Taavi are in the second cart with ten kobolds, Arthur, and the other guard, Priest, and Azra, Zee, and Correll are in the final cart pulled by Archimedes. Rubbish meets the kobolds in her cart, and then introduces herself to the quiet orc named Priest.

As the caravan gets under way, birds begin to circle overhead. After a moment (and calling Taavi inside so he isn’t eaten), one dives for the group and lands with Zal’Avhra. This turns out to be Kss’kss, the vulture familiar Zal’Avhra summoned earlier in the day. They are introduced to the group, and is told not to eat Taavi or Rubbish.

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