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Just now, Rumrunner said:
So... I'm continuing on assuming we have the keys and are headed upstairs and such.
yep! that is fine
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1 hour ago, Wizard of the Coat said:
Arcana check to recall if Baromenes is built along any ley lines.
Mags would recall that a major Ley Line runs through the center of Baromenes and through the middle of the Nasikloḯa.
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9 hours ago, Rumrunner said:
Still, I'm assuming gold is rare and dropping a Gp would probably get a reaction.
Youd be correct
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1 hour ago, Rumrunner said:
10 Bronze = 1 silver
50 silver = 1 gold
Fin
This
10 Copper = 1 Bronze
10 Bronze = 1 Silver
50 Silver = 1 Gold
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The Serene Holds of Urzoa
Chapter 1: Unrest in Baromenes Part 1: A Gathering of Wanderers
🎵Theme🎵
PART 1:
A GATHERING OF WANDERERSAria smiled at Lu's comment she was about to speak when eyes went wide as Billie produced a gold coin from her person and placed it in the woman's small hand. "Friends? Of course." She said taking the gold coin and inspecting it, even biting it to test its validity. She turned away Lu's and Dae's silver. "This will do just fine, so two rooms with private baths?" she asked Looking between the five of you. "If you would like to sleep on the floor please feel free to." She said before looking back to Eurilyse, making sure she was predisposed. "I'll start you all off with some bread and a kreatopita, It's our famous meat pie we make here using goat meat. It's delicious" She said enthusiastically. "Also ill bring water and an amphora of our finest mead. Does that sound like a good start?" She asked with a raised brow. "Just pick a table and I will bring it over once I'm able." Immediately she turned and headed toward the corner table and topped their glasses up.
She then headed back to the bar, spoke with the bartender, and then walked toward Eurilyse and showed her the gold coin. Aria pointed to you all from across the room and then Eurilyse nods and sends Aria into the kitchen.
Dae scans the room and notices the table of sailors staring at them. Once they meet her gaze most of them turn away except for one. A Drow with sharp features pointed ears, and skin as dark as ebony. His eyes are a bright and piercing shade of silver, which seem to glow in the flickering light of the tavern's lights.
He wears a long, flowing coat made of black leather, which is adorned with silver buttons and intricate stitching. His boots are tall and made of the same dark leather, which extends up to his knees. A silver belt encircles his waist, which is studded with precious gems, and has a small dagger sheathed at his side. Dae would notice a thin, jagged scar that runs from his left eyebrow down to his cheekbone and another smaller scar just above his upper lip. He keeps Dae's gaze for a few moments and then turns back to his crew.
Baromenes
4:50 pm
Wineday (Wednesday), 17th of Midsummer, 495 AC
SCENE INSTRUCTIONS
Tavern Time!
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43 minutes ago, Rumrunner said:
@TheWordWeaver I have plenty of cash, but I do have some currency questions/clarification
So I attached the standard price in a screen shot and I'm trying to gauge Billie's reaction. Is this place like super expensive, or is this standard cost in this world? Also I'm trying to gauge if Ari trying to rip us off because we look new to town? Also is the room with the bath a single or a double?
Ps I'm fine if the below tables are irrelevant.
Lodging and food is a bit different to account for the silver standard. For lodging it's a bit on the upper curve In terms of price.
If you would like to roll insight to see if she trying to rip you off you're more than free too. Also the room with the bath is a double bed aswell.
Rooms are: 1 bed, 2 bed, 2 bed and 1 bath.
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The Serene Holds of Urzoa
Chapter 1: Unrest in Baromenes Part 1: A Gathering of Wanderers
🎵Theme🎵
PART 1:
A GATHERING OF WANDERERSAria seemed to blush, as she turned to look at Billie. "Oh this old thing," She said waving her hand dismissively at the tunic as Billie touched it. "Thank you, yes she's a local seamstress in Baromenes. Not too far from here." She said as she waited for Billie and then Mags to finish. "A tab is fine, and depending on the room you'll be looking at anywhere between eight and sixteen silver. Eight for the one bedroom and twelve for the two beds. A room with a private bath is sixteen." She said lowering her voice she added. "Oh, there are also public baths around the city that are much cheaper. So up to you." before stretching her hand out. "Fifty silver to start the tab should be fine."
From behind the bar a Female orc, nearly as tall as Damaia yells from across the courtyard "Aria, once you are finished with those patrons please see to the guests at the corner table. Their tankards are running dry." Her tone is soft but authoritative. The orc is a striking woman with long, curly black hair that falls in loose waves around her shoulders. She has bright, piercing yellow eyes that seem almost a shade of gold that seem to sparkle with an inner light and a warm and inviting smile that lights up her face.
Her complexion is emerald-toned, with a smattering of freckles across her nose and cheeks, giving her a youthful and playful look. She has a muscled build, with curves in all the right places, and moves with a graceful, almost ethereal quality. her attire is simple yet elegant, with flowing gowns and tunics that accentuate her natural beauty. She often wears jewelry made of gold and precious gems, which catch the light and add a touch of glamour to her overall appearance.
"Right away Eurilyse!" Aria says before turning back to you all, hand still outstretched.
Baromenes
4:45 pm
Wineday (Wednesday), 17th of Midsummer, 495 AC
SCENE INSTRUCTIONS
Tavern Time!
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26 minutes ago, Rumrunner said:
is the pillar exclusively a tavern or is it an inn?
It's an Inn since it has rooms to house guests as well as a bar, etc. I just use the terms interchangeably (Usually wrongly lol).
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post is up!
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The Serene Holds of Urzoa
Chapter 1: Unrest in Baromenes Part 1: A Gathering of Wanderers
🎵Theme🎵
PART 1:
A GATHERING OF WANDERERSTros was delighted with Billie's response, happy to hear that she would be interested in the competition and the prospect of training with him. Tros noticed a group stop at the hill that lead down to the pitch and watched as Billie looked at them and then back to him. He had been about to respond when she flicked a bead of sweat from his chest and ran over to throw another Javelin. He laughed the while.
"I'll be sure to bring two then!" He yelled over to her as he watched her. Clearly, she was a fast learner and Tros had to help from not letting the amazement on his face show too much as Billie seemed to almost perfectly match his movements from earlier. His face turned to awe as he saw the javelin sail through the air and land even farther past the last Javelin he had thrown. What she lacked in technique she more than made up with power. He wondered if that was true for other activities as well. He was broken out of his mesmerization when Billie strutted up to him and winked at him before gathering her things and heading to join the rest of her party.
Tros was entranced again as he watched her leave and admired the way she moved. "Tomorrow at Noon when the sun is highest in the sky! I'll be waiting here!" he yelled out to her, trying to regain his composure. His heart beat at double time and his skin was alive with electricity. After waving them off he walked back to grab the Javelins a smile plain across his face the whole time.
The journey to the Pillar was brisk, heading back the way you came was easy enough.
As you approach the Inn, you're struck by the imposing stone pillar that dominates the entrance that the establishment derives its name from. Its intricate carvings depict scenes from myth and legend, from heroic feats to epic battles, all in stunning detail.
As you step inside, the warm glow of oil lamps and the smell of roasting meat and spices fill your senses. The decor is rustic and inviting, with wooden tables and benches scattered throughout the room, and tapestries and shields adorning the walls. The patrons are a diverse mix of adventurers, traders, and locals, all gathered here to drink, eat, and share their stories. Some are dressed in simple tunics, while others wear armor and carry weapons. You spot a group of sailors huddled in a corner, swapping tales of sea monsters and far-off lands.
The bar is lined with amphorae of wine and ale, and a friendly bartender stands ready to serve you. You can order a flagon of mead or a glass of rich red wine, or perhaps try the tavern's specialty drink, a spiced honey mead that's said to have healing properties. A group of musicians tuning their instruments in the corner. They start playing a lively tune, and soon the entire tavern is alive with music and laughter. You can't help but feel a sense of camaraderie and adventure as if anything is possible in this magical place.
The Pillar itself is a sprawling, multi-level tavern with a layout designed to maximize space and accommodate a large number of patrons. The tavern is built around a central courtyard, which is open to the sky and surrounded by stone columns and archways. The courtyard serves as the heart of the tavern, where patrons mingle and enjoy the fresh air. An archway leads to an arena that is connected to the back of the Inn.
On the ground level, you find the main bar area, where customers are ordering drinks and food from the bar maidens. The bar is made of polished wood and is long enough to accommodate several patrons at once. Behind the bar, there are shelves lined with amphorae and bottles of wine, ale, and mead. The food is prepared in a kitchen located in the back of the tavern, where customers can catch a glimpse of the cooks at work.
As you make your presence known a nearby bar maiden sees you and rushes over. She is a sight to behold. Dressed in a flowing, sleeveless white tunic and draped in colorful scarves and jewelry, she moves about the floor with grace and confidence. Her long black hair is braided, and her skin is sun-kissed from spending long hours in the outdoor courtyard. In her hands, she carries a large ceramic jug filled with some kind of wine or ale that wafts into your nose, a smell of sweetness.
"Greetings my name is Aria," She says in an upbeat tone. "Welcome to the Pillar, please feel free to take any empty table, our more private ones are over there if you would prefer that. We will be having live music tonight as well as some events later on. Once you take your seats I or another will come over and take your orders." She says gesturing around the room before heading off back behind the bar.
Baromenes
4:45 pm
Wineday (Wednesday), 17th of Midsummer, 495 AC
SCENE INSTRUCTIONS
Tavern Time!
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5 hours ago, Rumrunner said:
I wonder what the pillar is like... And how busy it is... Do you think they have private dining rooms?
You will soon find out 😛
@fenrirlokison Did you want to get a post in before I set the scene for the tavern? No rush just thought I'd ask.
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6 hours ago, Neopopulas said:
Yeah, sorry about that guys. Had a little thing yesterday that took me out of things for longer than i thought. Today was a mess but i'm back and ready to roll.
No worries at all Neo, Life always comes first.
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@Rumrunner Sheeeesh that 19. Billie showing out.
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8 minutes ago, ariel said:
Great map!
Is the Pillar on it? It's at the epicenter of the mall?
It is now! It has its own pin now on the northern end of the Mall, it might take a second to update though.
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25 minutes ago, Wizard of the Coat said:
Nice map!
Is the poorer quarter of the city on the other side of the river?
Correct the small stretch of land near the entrance is where most of the "Slums" would be located.
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4 minutes ago, Wizard of the Coat said:
The link takes me to a Legend Keeper login. But I found the Map in the dropdown on the Legend Keeper.
Interesting I copied the exact link, maybe thats why. ill see if I can fix it.
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Happy to announce that the map of Baromenes is finally done. The map can be found here: Map of Baromenes.
I am currently adding pins still but have added a few already to signify places you have seen or heard about as well as a black pin representing the party. Let me know if the link works for yall. if not the map can also be found in Baromenes's dropdown on the Legend Keeper.
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57 minutes ago, Wizard of the Coat said:
Raw Intelligence check to see what Mags knows about alternative options for expedited travel that might be available in Baromenes.
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3 hours ago, Rumrunner said:
Didn't she literally tell us where we could go? Like oria in the storm quarter or something?
The Oria was for info on the Corrupter and Thiovanya, though it is an archive/library, there is probably info about other things there as well. As for where to go next that is up to yall after you all presumably go to the Pillar and eat, drink, rest up/formulate plans, etc. Then there are the Halysic games coming up that Billie just learned about. The world is quite literally yall's oyster except for the current immediate time crunch with the Eclipse and end-of-the-world shenanigans.
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30 minutes ago, Wizard of the Coat said:
@TheWordWeaver I don't want to keep backposting questions into the IC, but when Deypho accepted the signet ring from Mags, he'd have made arrangements to get it back--along with the result of her investigation ("come back in two days," "I'll contact you as soon as I know something," whatever plan she could commit to).
Can I assume that happened?
Yep!
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28 minutes ago, Wizard of the Coat said:
Given that Mags has spent his life traveling and likely seen some of the lesser-known traveling options, can I make some sort of check to know about options that might get us from Baromenes to Thespoe more quickly? If so, what roll?
Sure, let's do a raw intelligence check.
34 minutes ago, Wizard of the Coat said:@TheWordWeaver Could we perhaps handle the next steps in a combination of IC and OOC summary. For example, Mags wants to spend a short rest examining the magic compass box. There's other stuff like that he'd like to do. Perhaps we could all agree on the next "scene" in the IC thread, but also be able to use our character threads to post other stuff we want to get done either before or after the next scene.
That would be fine with me. We can utilize the Downtime thread for that as well as character threads as yall see fit
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I don't think she ever revealed where she got it from and it was never asked where she got it from just what it was as far as I can tell. One could presume it was from the village that was destroyed when Serysh died but it was never explicitly stated where she retrieved, received, or took it from.
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No worries at all, life can get hectic
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Posted a small post, wanted to wait for @Neopopulas but don't want them to feel rushed. You guys have a couple of areas of interest currently and are on a time crunch. I should be done with the city map today. But feel free to assume that your characters know where they are going now that you guys have the city map from Deypho while I get the map together.
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Is Billie looking for anything in particular? Or just scanning the patrons/Inn?