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| | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | [[ well that was going to be my very next question <chuckle> We haven't really done any 'deep diving' into our factions. So I guess that is up to you <g> Do I know who Reidoth is? Had we met before? Does he know who I am ... and so forth ]]
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | Yup. Bern was there! Start reading from here. It was a while ago When the Z-party met Reidoth
-Nep
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | [[ <gak> That was more than 3 years ago!! You expect me to remember =that=?? <chuckle> But having said and read that ... why is he acting as such a 'stranger'? <g>]]
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | [OOC: He never met Davroar so he's acting like a stranger to Davroar. He met Bern. He's also somewhat eccentric. ]
-Nep
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | [[ got it, that helps. Thanks ]]
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He nodded, wondering if Reidoth remembered who he was.
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,218 Likes: 55 Wizop Administrator | Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 76,218 Likes: 55 | Davroar and Jaliera
Davroar and Jaliera head back to Neverwinter. The journey is largely uneventful but they do get a chance to talk. Both are heartened to find that there is a desire within both of them to stay together in the future and to see what develops between them. It may be lasting but it may also come to an end. There is a certain physical attraction and an excitement fuelling their desire for each other.
They also discuss their ambitions and desire for a compromise that might suit them both. Jaliera still wants to visit her mentor from time to time and Davroar has concerns about staying in cities for any length of time. Neverwinter is on the coast and surrounted by countryside, not too far from Neverwinter Wood, so there are possibilities for Davroar during these future visits. And Jaliera says that she intends to be travelling out on adventures, searching for information and items that Randal might be interested in as is her role for him. So there doesn't seems to be much compromise, apart from her occasional short-lived return trips.
This first visit though, Jaliera wants Randal to meet Davroar and for Davroar to meet her mentor and see where she lives when in the city. The meeting goes well enough, though both are a little guarded. Randal can see however that Jaliera is a little infatuated and that to intervene at this stage is more likely to backfire. So he holds his counsel for now, hoping that she will grow out of it.
He is more pleased with her report and the details of her adventures, taking his share which includes half of her share of the mine as it may provide him with a good income in the future. 200gp and the brass orb spell focus. Quietly, at an opportune moment when Davroar is not with them, they discuss the Zentarim and Jaliera agrees to join. She also tells Randal that they had promised to return to the group they had been working with. He has no objection to this, says she has done well. He is particularly impressed that she has found magic and encourages her to use it more.
So in quite short order, Davroar and Jaliera set out to return to Phandelin to meet up with the others. On the journey back, more relaxed, their physical intimacy increases. It is at this point that Jaliera explains that when her parents died in the fire, her being rescued by a man who had climbed up to the window, only just big enough for her to squeeze out of, she was carried sobbing to safety whilst her parents died. The man took her to the Thieve's Guild where they started to train her, putting her to work. She didn't take well to the training or the work and was often beaten and disciplined, she still carry the scars on her back. It was this life that Randal rescued her from when he arranged for the Guild to release her into his custody. She is sure that he paid them to let her go.
In talking more he would learn that she likes anything sweet to eat, doesn't drink because she is very affected by it and doesn't like that, she craves knowledge and likes a good mystery as she is always curious. | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 46,267 Member | Member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 46,267 | Ryssa
The cleric headed out northwest, accompanied by Sister Gareale if she is willing, planning to visit her mentor, Athelor, the retired cleric of Lathander who was now studying the lores and writings of their deity, the Morninglord. Ryssa intended to look in to the matter of the Harpers but, first, she wants to speak with Athelor and find out what he knew about the group of spies and scouts which Sister Gareale had talked about. | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 | Davroar
He has never heard of this Emerald Enclave before and the way Reidoth is acting it seems as though it is some sort of secret tribal society. Why it has to be secretive though makes him quietly ask, "Ok Reidoth, I get the part where a tribe is stronger than one, but why are you so quiet about this 'Emerald Enclave'? Should we not be proud of what we do in protecting the wilds?"
Davroar can partially understand that declaring ones allegiance to one side or another will always garner the wrong attention from potential enemies, but he was brought up by his father and his tribe back home to stand up and fight in the face of an enemy. This whole secrecy vibe has him a bit wary as to what he might be getting into if he agrees to join Reidoth and his Emerald Enclave. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He grinned at Davroar's confusion. He had experienced a similar confusion when he was recruited. He was curious how much Reidoth would be willing to share. And he didn't want to get into trouble by saying too much ... at least in front of one of his superiors.
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 27,597 Moderator | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 27,597 | Kriv Norixius, Scion of Norixius Keep, Epilogue
The noble Dragonborn was true to his word. He prioritised reporting events, travelling in accordance with Sildar's instructions to the headquarters of the Lords Alliance to present both the full and detailed report of events in the Phandelin region and himself as the latest Stingblade in their ranks. Matters went well there, and his next port of call was back home to Norixius Keep.
It was a relatively happy homecoming, inasmuch as Dragonborn partook in emotions. His sojourn had been to pay in part an honour debt owed to the Rockseekers, and that had been met and surpassed undeniably. The death of Thundren Rockseeker was received as such grim tidings tend to, leading to an occasional influx of veteran Dragonborn heading to the cairn in the cave to pay their respects. Kriv's stock had risen considerably, aided by the allegiance of Norixius Keep to the Lords Alliance, signets shown discreetly but with pride.
He maintained correspondence with the Brothers, his deeds earning him a position as de facto liaison on behalf of Norixius Keep, though he was unable to return to the mines prior to their reopening. | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 | Davroar
He see's Bern's grin and gets more irritated when it seems both him and Reidoth know more than him. Crossing his arms across his chest, he gives Bern an slightly suspicious look, yet quickly turns back to Reidoth expecting answers to his questions. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | Reidoth The old druid continued to explain about the Emerald Enclave to both men. "The organization is not a secret but we try to keep our agents a secret. We have enemies and competitors. The most important job our agents have is to gather information and most of us operate on our own. If an enemy learned of an agent, it might imperil them. So it is best to not flaunt association unless necessary. Our competitors are other factions. While they may have political aspirations, we do not, but may see us as obstructions."
He continued by going through some of the Enclave's history. "The Emerald Enclave was founded in the Year of the Thoughtful Man (374 DR) on the island of Ilighôn off the Vilhon Reach. The druids and their allies sought to protect the natural resources of the Vilhon Reach and nearby lands. They became a powerful force when they defeated the Turmish forces that were sent to destroy them them by a conclave of wizards known as the Windlass."
"The Enclave is organized into a hierarchy of circles, each with a different responsibility. The three members of the Elder Circle are the Chosen of Eldath, Mielikki, and Silvanus. We accept new members as long as they do not serve good or evil, are not members of another organization (except the churches of the aforementioned deities), are innocent of any crimes against nature, and have performed a significant act that benefits nature. That is why I am talking to you."
"We have six tenets: preserve nature in all its forms, control human expansion, recognize that nature encompasses more than just forests, agree that magic should not be used for mass destruction, warn against the use of magic on a grand scale for fear of unexpected side effects, and present a united front to the outside world. Most of our members worship Eldath, Mielikki, or Silvanus, and all wear some sort of green symbol. They travel often, searching for threats to the natural resources in the Reach and potential allies in other lands."
While our primary goal is to preserve nature, we are not direct opponents of progress. We work with civilized folk to promote the health of the natural world rather than using acts of violence to deter it. As an example, we allow woodcutters to work in areas of forests that need culling, although we still oppose indiscriminate logging. Some people do not like that and say that we hinder their business and that has created enemies for us."
"The Enclave needs to create new cells in areas that we believe may become threatened, such as the High Forest, Cormanthor, the Wealdath and the forests of the Great Dale. That is what I am hoping with you. I am aging and will not be here forever. You have made a name for yourselves already and I believe...hope that our objectives are the same. The cells are usually small, often consisting of only one or two people, but they keep a close eye on organizations dangerous to their aims, such as the church of Talos, the People of the Black Blood, the Dragon Cult and the like."
He stopped talking to let the other two ask questions.
-Nep
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | Sister Gareale
She apologized to Ryssa about not being able to accompany her. "I am needed here, in this town. This is my flock and I am committed to heal the folks here - both physically and spiritually. But please, do visit your mentor. Learn what you can. When you return, we shall talk more."
Next post for Ryssa will be in the new game...
-Nep
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He understood Davroar's ... discomfort. He remembered his 'invitation' and how confusing and intimidating it had been. But he did =not= want to influence his friend's 'choice' to join ... or not. That was something for his conscience alone.
MikeD
| | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 | Davroar
He silently accepts Reidoth's explanation for the secrecy part. Wearing a symbol of being a member of the Emerald Enclave openly all the time could be more trouble than it is worth, but he will not be shy in displaying it when he has to. The Enclave's tenets fall in line with his own, but he is a little concerned with which circle (Eldath, Mielikki, or Silvanus) he should join as he does not place much worship into any of them.
"I do not favour nor worship any one particular god, Reidoth. Do I have to pick a circle to be a member of this?"
He looks to Bern and wonders if he is going to work with him then perhaps it would make sense to just be in the same circle he is in. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | Reidoth "Did I misspeak?" he asks with genuine concern. "Forgive an old man. I was sure that I said that most of our members worship Eldath, Mielikki, or Silvanus. I did not mean to say 'all'. I do suppose that the Elder Circle are representatives of the three predominant religions of most of our members, but not all members are. What matters is that we want the same things, those tenets. That is why I recited them. If those are the objectives you seek for this world, then I would say that working together is how they are best achieved."
-Nep
| | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 | Davroar
"Sorry, I didn't listen closely enough. So, if there's no need to worship such gods, then I'd be glad to help."
He is not sure how this Emerald Enclave works. Blood oaths are common from where he is from, so he unsheathes his knife and asks, "Would a blood oath do to join your Emerald Enclave?" | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | Reidoth
He cocks his head to the side in surprise and says, "No need for that," and then he extends his hand to welcome the druid in to the Enclave. "For now, just keep your eyes and ears open and promise to return when the Rockseekers reopen the mines. We'll talk then."
With that I'll call it a wrap on the game. I anticipate starting the other game in the next week or two. Let's keep this game "up" for a few weeks so that we (especially I) can reference parts of it.
THE END!
-Nep
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He smiles as Reiloth 'welcomes' Davroar into the Emerald Enclave, then offers his friend his hand. "Welcome to the ranks", he says with a grin.
MikeD
| | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 | Davroar
He thought there would be more to it in joining the Emerald Enclave, but if all it takes is a handshake then he will oblige with one to Reidoth first and then to Bern.
"Ah, thanks Bern. And, yes, I'll promise to come back Reidoth."
If there is ranks within the Emerald Enclave, Davroar figures he better do his best and move up in them. | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | [[ FWIW Dugan, I was looking at my notes from when we started and they have Dav, Lum and Bern all in the Emerald Enclave from the beginning <g> ]]
MikeD
| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 Moderator | OP Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 17,920 Likes: 1 | Reidoth
He hands a pin to Davroar, "Welcome to the Enclave Springwarden". The pin is a copper cloak clasp in the shape of a leaf and accented with green enamel. Bern has a similar one.
-Nep
| | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 Administrator | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,234 | Davroar
In his short life as a druid so far he has never felt like he needed to belong anywhere, letting his wanderlust and nature itself guide his way. Now, by taking the offered pin the thought of doing something greater than himself gives him a strange comfort. With a smile and a hint of wonderment in his voice he says, "Nice. Thanks, Reidoth."
Slipping off his fur cap and cloak, revealing long dark hair that is overdue for a cut, he removes his simple knotted cord and attaches the cooper clasp in its place. The collar of his fur and leather armour can be turned up, and it will effectively hide the clasp when he needs to.
"Works better too."
Noticing Bern has one too, he asks either of them, "I guess different types will have different ranks?" | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 Member | Member Joined: May 2000 Posts: 42,106 Likes: 5 | <Bern>
He smiled as his friend accepted his 'sign'. He waited for Reidoth to continue the explanations, he =was= the senior member and was the one that initiated this.
MikeD
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