Act 1, Scene 1: "Together in Harmony" (Game Thread)

[TristenC]

[Ooc: Pyros is now slightly intoxicated. temporary +1 morale, -1 int, -1 wis. don't worry guys, they're just -1s ]

Pyros, Yasir and Merrick: Common room
Oh... he pauses. I am truly sorry to hear that... It seems strange that so many would arrive at once... perhaps the veil was thin... or perhaps... well, Mira said she knew you were coming, from a dream...


Mira, Cal and Elsa: Mira's room
My name is Elsa and... she trails off as his gaze drifts lower, looking perturbed. Then comes the whistle from the newly met Gmome, Ever hear of magical blindness? She says flatly. Cal tries to play it off, but the priest doesn't seem to be buying it. Mmm Hmm, I think he's well enough now.

As Mira watches the two, her memory went back to the dream... the shadowy figures... one was short, not so small as Pyros, but smaller than Elsa... Could this Gnome be one? It seemed too coincidental they would all arrive at once...

[Jenara]

"I arrived over.. " she nods her head silently. "Twenty turns of the moon ago. I went to help someone in a park, found they were being attacked by Draconians." Seeing the look of confusion she explains. "Creature that stand like men but look like dragons. The mists brought me here and I was helped by some gypsy's.. Im an entertainer and these people love music, so they accepted me and allowed me to join the guild."

"Men." She scoffs, watching the Gnomes gaze, "Don't they understand there are ways to show appreciation without
. leering?"

"So he will survive? Good. He can't stay here, I've no idea who he is..." Except she saw him too... "This place, could it be.. I don't l know.. Somewhere between here and there? Merrick said it was like purgatory. Could that be why your spell wasnt as effective?"

[spyguy1503]

"Oh... I... uh... sorry" Cal says. "So, wolves nearby. What do you know? he asks, unperturbed.

[TristenC]

Mira, Cal and Elsa: Mira's room
Dragon men... wow... and those are normal where you're from? Elsa asked, shaking her head. I guess things are a lot different than I thought... I haven't even seen any other halflings around... I guess this is a human village, but you'd think there'd be a couple others about... the only two I know aren't human are Pyros and Cal here... though I'm suspicious about Merrick...

Turning back to Cal, I know you've been through a lot, but don't let your wandering eye become a habit, she warns with a pointed finger. Pyros and I had a run in with some wolves earlier today... we barely survived, and only then because they decided to leave... it was almost like they were called away by another wolf... it was pretty creepy...

[spyguy1503]

"Yeah... sorry. Well, I fought off a panther thing that may have once been a cat, then hiked over here and ran like hell because they were right behind me. Have you had any strange... relocation experiences lately?"

[Jenara]

"Well not normal per say, no one really knows how they appeared, but right now they are normal." She responds and sits listening for a moment, "Oh Merrick is a half elf, didn't you know?"

"Now I have found many references to Savage Beasts, but these are almost revered, if that makes any sense?" The bard asks as she offers Cal a hand up, "Have you ever heard of anyone using silver as a weapon? It was advised that we use silver weapons."

So, We have all been relocated recently, something brought us here, some might say for a reason." Grinning at Elsas reaction to the Gnomes wandering eyes she continues. "We will have to arrange you somewhere to stay, you can't really stay here."

[TristenC]

Mira, Cal and Elsa: Mira's room
Relocation? Yeah, we all did; though I guess you didn't hear. Pyros fell asleep in the woods by a lake and woke up here after a nightmare, she ticks off a finger, I fell asleep in a tower not far from home, and when I woke the tower was about a day West of here... The warrior's story was weird, I'm not sure how much I believe, but he said he is far from home after only one day... What happened to you two?

Half elf... Elsa muses. That makes sense... I live near an elven village but don't see too many humans about very often. He must be hiding his ears for a reason... I wonder if he is being hunted... or, given everyone's reaction to Cal here, if non-humans are rare... or feared. She pauses a bit before going on. I guess I'm tall enough to pass for a short human... and Pyros might look like a kid, she smiles and giggles a bit at the last. But there's no doubt you're not human, she says to Cal, Do you have any type of disguise you could use in public?

Pyros, Yasir and Merrick: Common room
After an awkward silence, Merrick coughs and waves the waiter over, speaking quietly to him in Harmonian. After the exchange, money changes hands and Merrick turns back to the two men. Your room is ready if you need to store your gear. I will be heading home before long. Is there anything I can order or ask them for you?

[Jenara]

"Like i said the mists brought me, in a way they actually saved me, I think something very bad would have happened to me." She shudders involuntarily, "I've heard stories about the dragonmen. See we are at war, and war is never fun."

"Yes I believe this is a human town, Pyros is my biggest fear, his people here are not what he knows, they are cruel and horrible, if people know he will be in trouble.. If he doesn't rob the inn blind First." Touching Cal's shoulder she smiles, "Perhaps you stand out, but keep your head down, and don't panic. As for Merrick.. Keep his secret, he will be a good ally."

"You are quite... Well beautiful, I think that will land you in good stead my dear." She adds with a wink in Elsas direction..

[Nocturno]

"A bucket of water. I feel as if I could drink a well dry. Nice to meet you sir elf!" Pyros will go to embrace the elf. "Do we have keys?" in response to the room being ready.

[TristenC]

Mira, Cal and Elsa: Mira's room
Elsa blushes a little at the complement, Well, I take it you speak from experience, she murmurs. Cal, the boys might be able to share their room with you. I can't think Pyros would take up a whole bed as short as he is...
Leaning to Mira, she whispers He is cute, though... and very brave...


Pyros, Yasir and Merrick: Common room
Merrick smirks a bit at the water comment, and looks somewhat shocked at the Kender's sudden display of affection; patting him awkwardly on the back. I believe I saw your friend retrieve the key, he nods towards Yasir.

[Jenara]

"He's a little short for me." Mira whispers back and giggles softly. "Experience? Are you calling me a floozy?" She giggles again.

"I was going to suggest that actually, not that you wouldn't make a wonderful room guest but there is a decorum to such things. " she stands and moves clos to the door.

[TristenC]

"Experience? Are you calling me a floozy?" She giggles again.

No, she laughs, I meant experience being beautiful here... you really think I look ok in this? She twirls once in her sundress.

[Jenara]

"Stop it, you'll kill the poor guy." Mira giggles loudly her laugh filling the room. "In all seriousness you do. Let's find the others and get you in with them. This is just far too strange, isn't it."

[Nocturno]

"Bed time new friend?" He will look at Yasir.

[TristenC]

Mira, Cal and Elsa: Mira's room
Strange indeed, the halfling giggles. I'll talk to them, that way Cal doesn't attract more attention... besides, I wanna talk to... someone... With that, she heads downstairs.

Pyros, Yasir and Merrick: Common room
Elsa descends into the common room, her sundress fitting her snugly. She spots the boys and heads over, smiling. She moves first to Merrick, whispering something to him. He turns and speaks to the inkeeper briefly, who smiles back at her and looks a little less nervous than before.

She then turns to Pyros, blushing brightly as one hand knots up in her dress a bit. I just wantes to say... ummm... The gnome might have to stay with you guys if that's ok... she finishes awkwardly. Suddenly she hops forward and plants a small kiss on his cheek, Thanks for not running away... with the wolves, I mean... She blushes furiously, and heads back upstairs, Night boys! she calls back in a sing-song voice.