First Five Begins Here

Chance shakes his head at the absurd statement uttered by Velencia, but he stopped a moment, thought about it and shuttered. Rawek can bring hell on earth, and Velencia does have the command of a large number of people.

His thoughts drift to the female odious and the Priestess mentioning that she had a lot of them in her cult. He shakes his head, hoping it never comes to that.

Novalee finishes her wine and makes her way past the Champion, giving him a quick hug. Khamyra is heading down and the two exchange looks and a smile. The Lazzier elf is going up to keep an eye on the kids.

Velencia and Rawek are talking between themselves, and then the bird walks out the back door.

“Chance?” Khamyra says, looking at her fiance, wondering what catastrophic news he brings now. Thinking to herself in a playful manner; but also knowing that it would not surprise her.

Chance pulls her aside and he explains to her about the intel on Wilder, Velencia, Rawek and then the Champion stops and is thinking. As though he forgot what he was going to say.

Khamyra looks at him, smirk on her face. “Are you just staring at my titties? Is that what made you stop? Yeah, they are a little big right now because the Kids are not using them as much. My shirts are getting wet because of them, if you know what I mean.”

The word “wet” triggers his mind, and a weird short lived dizziness hit’s him. After a few seconds he looks at her, big eyes, “no, I wasn’t looking at your titties, but…” he pauses a moment and looks at them with an evil grin.

She shakes her head, loving the fact he is so into her and she is so into him.

“We are heading to Breakwater Wharf, because we are in a drought and no one seems to even know this,” he kind of blurts out in his usual ADHD fashion, worried he was going to forget again. “It is like there is a spell on us all, hiding the fact we haven’t had rain in 40 or so days. They think this is coming from that port city.”

Velencia as usual, is impatient, walking over to the two of them, overhears. “Drought? There is no drought. Unless it is a drought of meaningful thoughts coming from your brain.”

Chance gives her a sharp look that makes the Priestess stop. He walks over, opens the door and points. Hot dry air is coming into the house, the sun is very bright, and not a cloud in the sky. Looking past the glaring sun they can see the grass is turning brown, the trees and bushes are looking a bit wilted. “A drought!” he says somewhat loudly, to get it through to them.

Almost at the same time, both of them flutter their eyes, shake their head, reach for their temple and rub it. “What the fuck was that?” Velencia says loudly with a bit of anger in her voice.

The Onyx elf and The Priestess look at each other with surprise and worry. They stand there debating on what that dizziness was, what is happening and why is it so hard to focus on the idea of a drought; it seems to keep slipping out of their minds.

The back door opens, and Rawek walks in. He closes the door.

Velencia looks back to him and he nods.

The Priestess turns to the couple, solemn look on her face.

“I am going to ask you a question, need an honest answer,” she says with seriousness on her face, “How much do you trust this, Cassie and the Queen or Camerondale in general?”

Chance and Khamyra glance at each other, then back to Velencia.

“With my life, with everything… why?” Chance says while Khamyra backs him up with an emphatic nod of her head.

The Priestess nods her head, looks down a moment, then back at the two standing in front of her. “I guess the real question is then, how much do you think they trust, you?”

After a few short moments, the backdoor opens again and in walks what Chance remembers as a Darkling, with an unresponsive man in his arms.

Khamyra jumps a little looking at the creature, “how dare you bring such things into our home, invoker!” she says with a hiss and an evil stare.

The birdman nods a little, “a necessary evil my dear,” he responds as the creature drops the man to the floor. Rawek glances behind him, the Darkling turns and leaves the house. The Invoker turns and bends down and starts searching the man.

“Found him in the forest out back?” Velencia asks, already knowing the answer.

Rawek is looking over the mans equipment and such, for a clue of any kind, “yes my Priestess, as we suspected.”

The three of them approach, Khamyra is scrunching her eyebrows and has a concerned look on her face, Chance was still confused. “Suspected what? What is going on here?” Khamyra says, now with a bit of worry in her voice.

“Ahhhh,” Rawek chirps, pulling out a dagger from the mans boot, “the proof we needed.”

He stands, turns and hands Chance the dagger.

The quarter elf takes the weapon, looks at Rawek, who had a somber look on his face. The dagger was black, and I mean completely black, and on the hilt of the dagger sat the symbol of the Black Ward.

Chance quickly turns with a bit of anger and looks at Velencia. “Once again! I am having to deal with your bullshit and the fallout!” he yells at her.

The Priestess, taken back and surprised at his reaction, has her eyes turn to slit’s, “should have thought of that before you became Champion, and kept the mantel, you moron.”

Chance goes to move towards the now undisguised woman, but Khamyra grabs his arm.

“Hun, they are spying on us.” she says matter of fact like. Then with some realization washing over her, “the guards, they were not for the kids, they were to see who was coming and going… and, oh no, the governess.” the Onyx Elf finishes with disappointment.

The Champion looks back to his fiance, then back to the dagger. He grips it tighter while trying to wrap his mind around this. “Why wouldn’t they? I have been seen with you knuckleheads before, they want to keep tabs on you,” he mumbles, shaking his head a bit.

“This idiot holds a grudge with me for things out of my control, but have people spy on him, feed him misinformation and lies? But that’s ok… amazing!” she says disgusted grabbing at Rawek, who was giving the Champion a surprised and disappointing look.

The bird kind of shakes off the Priestess for a moment, “Champion, if I may speak, you must not allow your emotions to guide you so much. Between your hatred for Velencia and your love for Camerondale, it is quite the conflict of interest.”

“My Hatred? PAW! Her hatred for me might be worse!” he blurts out and starts to get red faced with anger.

Rawek squawks a bit and stops the Priestess from responding in what he could only imagine would of been with anger and sarcasm. “Velencia is not the Champion, she is a Priestess of our lord and has followed in his footsteps very closely,” he says keeping eye contact with him, “Do not compare your roles, they are vastly different and where hatred can be afforded with our Priestess, it can not with the Champion. He must be focused, ready and without distraction.”

Khamyra makes a sound, as though she just realized what the bird is saying is true. She gives the invoker a smile and a nod. He returns it with respect.

It is quiet for a moment in the room. Velencia glaring at the young man burdened with such responsibility. Rawek, is hoping Chance can understand what he was trying to tell him. Khamyra is quiet, slowly nodding her head. Chance is just taking deep breaths and confused still.

“Then, what should I do?” he says quietly, not really towards anyone.

Rawek, with sincerity, puts his hand on the shoulder of the Champion, again, looks into his eyes. “You need to be clear of mind and clear of heart. My suggestion is to make a decision between our Lord Finster, or this Kingdom you have fallen in love with. By removing one of these, I think your life will be much more clear and have a definitive path to follow.”

Velencia in her usual fashion, “oh please choose Camerondale, please please please…” she says quietly, closing her eyes and pretending like she is praying to Finster.

Rawek chirps at the Priestess, trying to get her to understand the seriousness of this. After a few moments of thought between the group, the two of them pull up their hoods, turn and walk out the door, leaving the couple alone with the unconscious man.

“Rawek is right you know,” Khamyra says quietly after a long silence, “I mean, in theory he is, you are getting torn in all different directions. Hell, the Black Ward saw it a year ago.”

Chance squats down next to the man, takes off his necklace, heals him, and puts it back on. He keeps the dagger, slides it into his boot. The big man then walks out the back door with the Black Ward agent over his shoulder heading for the sparse forest. He lays the man on the ground about 20 feet in, and then walks back to the house, in deep thought.

Turn Base Starts Here

Chance: as I am walking back to the house deep in thought I will weigh everything that has happened in my mind. Playing it over and over again. Taking a few deep breaths as I walk inside the house.

DMaster: Khamyra is looking at a crumpled piece of paper
KHA: Drought?, Oh yeah
looking at the paper, frowning and shaking her head.

Chance: Chan: as if I didn’t need anymore on my plate to think about hun.
I walk over and touch her shoulder

DMaster: She glances back to you, smiles, then back at the paper still shaking her head.
KHA: What the hell… this is so weird. What is happening?

Chance: Chan: I think what is going on has to do with the Iron Wench, but right now I need some time to think

DMaster: KHA: A lot to digest, I know.
She nods, but grabs your arm
KHA: Hold this. Don’t let go of it
She puts the parchment in your hands. She grabs a parchment from a cupboard, an ink well, writes “drought” a few more times, rips it in pieces, then looks over to you.
KHA: You ok hun?

Chance: Nod head
Chan: Yeah, just not thrilled with Camerondale right now, I have to calm down. At least one of us won’t forget what’s going on
Show the parchment in my hand.

DMaster: She nods
KHA: I’ll give one to Novie also.

Chance: Chan: I will try not to be gone too long. I just need some time alone
tucking away the piece and keeping it safe I head for the front door

DMaster: She nods in understanding and heads for the stairs

Chance: I open the door and head to the pen. I walk Toby out, climb up and head for the spot where me and Finster usually meet to talk

DMaster: You get there and jump off your horse. It’s busier than usual, a few people on horse back riding by, a merchant transporting some goods

Chance: I find a spot to tie Toby up. Sit on my tree stump and think for awhile

DMaster: After a while you are a bit disappointed. It doesn’t appear he is going to show. But as you leave, you see a familiar face. As he gets close you know it is your lord.

Chance: a slight smile goes across my face. I will not bow remembering what Finster said to me during the last meeting when he was in female form

DMaster: He stops about 10 feet from you.
MAN: Still hasn’t rained in like a month, odd. The entire eastern part of the land is dry as a bale of hay.

Chance: grabbing for the paper Khamyra gave me so I wouldn’t forget what is going on. I look at him as I do this

DMaster: He glances over, waves his hand and you get real dizzy for a second
MAN: Remember now?

Chance: Chan: M’lord I have so many questions to ask you. but I know your time is very limited

DMaster: He smiles softly.
MAN: Actually, this is an important day. So let’s take all the time we need.

Chance: look over at him and nod my head in agreement
Chan: okay, is this drought we speak of, the work of the Iron Wench?

DMaster: He frowns
MAN: I can’t imagine anyone else doing it. Do I know for certain? No. The only people powerful enough, that I know of, is myself, Animax, maybe Velencia. Honestly there is no one else to pull it off, plus have the motivation to do it.

Chance: nod my head again and look at him
Chan: So now the big question in my head that I have never asked you is… why did you pick me M’lord? I mean to be your champion?

DMaster: He looks down, puts his hands behind his back, and then looks over
MAN: You know I always tell you to be true to yourself, you will be true to me?

Chance: looking down and nod my head taking a deep breath
Chan: Yes, it has guided me many times.

DMaster: MAN: Being true to yourself means; compassion, empathy and love. Where most of my followers lack those vital traits, you excel at them. I needed a hero among the people, not a narrow minded bloodthirsty warlord…
He chuckles
MAN: Or an over ambitious Priestess. I needed… you. A light where there is dark, a beacon of hope for those searching for it and well, you and Khamyra make beautiful babies.
He chuckles again.

Chance: Control my emotions, hearing this. Realizing that is who I always wanted to be, and he knew it.
Chan: I understand what you are saying M’lord. I just feel I am being torn in so many directions.

DMaster: He takes a few steps towards you, a warm smile on his face.
MAN: Yes, you are. That my dear Champion is called… life.

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I just need to be sure you just didn’t choose me because time is short and the eve is coming

DMaster: He smiles, even chuckles
MAN: No, I have been watching over you for quite some time. But, the eve is coming, and it has been written in prophecies, that seem to change with the divergence of its path. But there is no exact date, it will not be on the day before next Thursday. It will happen when it happens. You and I both know it’s much different than we first thought. but to answer your question directly, I was in no rush. The second our eyes met, I knew you were the one. I had no doubts.

Chance: Look at the old man. Smile big and try not to cry.
Chan: I am ever grateful for what you have given me, from my powers, to my beautiful children and a woman I never imagined I would be in love with.

DMaster: He smiles again, walks closer.

Chance: Chan: as you say to me every time we meet, stay true to myself and I will stay true to you. Now more than ever I will follow that with all my heart.
Think of Camerondale and everything.
Chan: At least now I can confront my issues with a much clearer mind and a clearer… heart.
Stop and think of what Rawek said and smile.

DMaster: MAN: Yes, I love my Priestess. But she does stir up many a hornets nest, it is just another test of your resolve. But, before you confront who you think you need to confront, I ask that you find Sir Jeramiah. He has a level head and I also sense some important information.

Chance: Tilt head
Chan: Sir? Jeramiah?

DMaster: He nods his head
MAN: Chance, I have been around for three era’s. I first knew of this great man as Sir Jeramiah, a great Knight of this up and coming Kingdom called… (pauses) Camerondale? Ever heard of it?
He smirks and winks.
MAN: his accomplishments have been profound, to create and maintain such a Kingdom in this age is phenomenal. His unique clear way of thinking created it, and it carries the Kingdom on, bigger and stronger than ever. He may not wear the crown anymore but his influence will safeguard these people for generations.

Chance: Stare at Finster, remembering what Jeramiah said to him once:

Chance shakes his head a little, takes a minute to think. “I just wish I had never been given this, power, this gift… this burden…”

The King turns and looks at the young man, in obvious conflict.

“We have to deal with what has been given to us, (turns around) Do you really think I wanted to be King? It is what we do with it my dear boy, that makes all the difference. – From EP#33 – The Dark Society.

Chance: Smile really big hearing that even the evil Dark Cleric has profound respect for this man.
Chan: I will get with him. I need answers, and I will not stop until I get them.

DMaster: He walks over to you, puts his hand on your shoulder.
MAN: Start with Jerry. Oh, and I think I am going to need you to set out on a journey soon. You will get word about it, I am sure of it.
He winks at you

Chance: Nod
Chan: thank you M’lord for having what I don’t have at times. The wisdom to see things in a different light
Smile at him as his hand is on my shoulder

DMaster: He nods
MAN: I hope I can make it back
looks down at his body
MAN: This guy is always at the road and I don’t know why

Chance: Chan: well maybe he just knows you are always going to channel him
chuckling a bit at how absurd that sounded

DMaster: Before he lets go of your shoulder you get a shot of power. A wave of dizziness comes over you. Then your eyes pop open and you say without even knowing it, “Drought!”
MAN: Say hi to Khamyra and the kids. Give her a big hug for me.
The man has a shit eating grin on his face, he turns and starts to shuffle off

Chance: Chan: I will M’lord and thank you for the talk
watch him shuffle off for a bit and then walk over and untie Toby

DMaster: He keeps walking, puts his hand up to wave, then brings it down quickly…
MAN: Ow!
He chuckles as he rubs his shoulder.

Chance: shaking my head start laughing a bit. I hop up on Toby and ride for home

DMaster: you ride, and it’s hot and dry, grass is brown, trees and bushes wilting. You get home, pen up Toby. Upon entering the house you catch Khamyra and Novalee heading out the backdoor with the kiddo’s. You follow them out the back. Novie is smoothing out a blanket, and they are putting the kids down with a few toys. Cullun is heading out of his shed basement, stretching a bit and looking around.

Chance: sneak up and try to put my arms around Khamyra’s waist without her noticing me

DMaster: She jumps a little at your hug, you feel an unusual surge from you to her despite not touching skin.
KHA: Finster in a nightgown! Chance! I almost peed a little. What was that?
Novalee bust out laughing, Khamyra turns and is as confused as you about the surge of power.

Chance: Chan: well that is a sight I really wouldn’t want to see. But he did tell me to tell you and the kiddos, Hi
busting out laughing
Chan: He also suggested that I go talk with Jerry before I go doing anything to hasty

DMaster: Novalee and Khamyra exchange glances.
KHA: Who said hi? Who said what?

Chance: Chan: oh sorry! Our lord Finster. I had quite the talk with him just a short time ago
looking at her smiling even more. My arms are still wrapped around her waist

DMaster: Her eyes bulge
KHA: He said hi to me? And the kids?

Chance: Nod head, looking down at the kids.
Chan: of course, I told you once before he thinks very highly of you. Or have you forgotten that already?

DMaster: She coughs and pulls away. She grabs her head.
KHA: Whoa… whoa.
She looks around.
KHA: Damn, a drought.

Chance: Chan: yes, we are in a drought, he more or less confirmed it for me and I wont be forgetting it anytime soon. AND, I think he wanted me to hug you, so you too will not forget.

DMaster: She looks at the paper in her hand, then at Novalee.
KHA: Novie hun, how’s the lawn looking?
She glances over the backyard smiles
NOV: Pretty lush, we will have to trim it soon

Chance: shaking my head and frown a bit.

DMaster: You get Novalee to shake off the spell and she is stunned. Cullun who was slowly walking over, is also handed a paper with “drought” written on it and he too was floored.

Chance: Chan: love, I need to go to Camerondale. I need answers to questions only they can answer. Are you going to be alright while I am gone?

DMaster: She smirks, shrugs her shoulders
KHA: Wish someone can go with you, but I don’t want to leave us shorthanded here. Keep your temper in check ok?

Chance: Chan: Yes. It’s like a 3 minute ride, I’ll ride hard to get there.
turning and back to the pens, get on Toby and ride for the Castle.

DMaster: You make it in good time. Walking through the streets on Freya, it’s busy as usual. You make it to the entrance, ask for Jeramiah. After what seemed like a week but only 30 minutes, a guard comes over. He shrugs his shoulders.
GUA: Sorry, he is not here, or is leaving to go somewhere? Not sure.
He shakes his head
GUA: I got a few different answers, but unfortunately…
He is interrupted by the throne doors opening up. Cassie and Jerry come out of the doors, talking to each other. They look up and see you standing there, their mouths drop open, eyes big.

Chance: burying my thoughts deep as I see Cassie and raise my eyebrows. Try not to think about getting lied to and spied upon.

DMaster: They look like they were on their way out, a few guards organizing in the entryway. In a half laugh the Baroness:
CASS: We were just coming to see you…
Jerry has a smile on his face, but it fades seeing your face turning a bit red. He looks at Cassie and she gives the old King a worried look.
CASS: I will go get the King and Queen.
She turns and heads inside.

Chance: Chan: Yeah, I wanted to see you as well. Hopefully I can talk to you first Jerry.
Still keeping my thoughts buried deep, or trying too.

DMaster: JER: Well.. let’s just see what transpires here.
He waves off the guards and waves you in. Jerry pats you on the back and it eases your growing anxiety and anger. The doors close, and you hear them lock. It looks like you were interrupting dinner again. King was wiping his mouth, wiping down his outfit. Affinity smirking at her husband, and wipes a bit of gravy off his chin. Bozutto’s eyes bulge
BOZ: Wow that was fast. I thought you just left to get him?
Cassie laughs
JER: He came to us…
The old king glances over to you with a curious smirk

Chance: nod my head as Jerry smirks at me. Stop at the table, make sure my face is getting flush, take a deep breath looking at everyone. Reach down to my boot, grab the black ward dagger and throw it on the table.

DMaster: Clink, clank. The dagger skitters across the table, right in front of Affinity, who glances down and could clearly see the BW symbol. The room see’s that you are not happy, an oddity because they have never seen you that way, really. Maybe Cassie. They all exchange worried looks.

Chance: Chan: So you were coming to get me, were you?
Looking at Cassie, then Jeramiah.
Chan: Guess an unconscious Black Ward member at my house forced you to that? Here is his dagger back.
I raise my eyebrows looking at the entourage, giving a disapproving look. Clench my jaw.

DMaster: Bozutto sighs and nods.
BOZ: We have a lot to talk about, and unfortunately not a lot of time to do it.
Glances to Jerry.
BOZ: Before we go any further, I am going to turn this over to my senior, Jeramiah. He has spear headed this with Ronnald.

Chance: looking over at Jerry hearing Bozutto talking. Still keep my thoughts as far down as I can, trying not to look pissed.

DMaster: You all sit at the big table, except Jerry. A guy you remember as Ronnald comes in, sits at a smaller table a bit away. He has a book and ink
JER: Yes Chance, we have been watching your house, and such, for quite some time… gathering intel and forming a game plan. There is a reason behind all of this.
He looks at you, gauging your reaction.

Chance: Take a second, glance at him a bit confused.

DMaster: JER: As you know, this… Velencia is not on our Spring Ball list. So this really has everything to do with the High Priestess and her invoker friend, Rawek. They are as dangerous of an enemy as this Kingdom has ever faced. We are not talking any decisions we make regarding this lightly… in fact it has been one hell of a battle.
He stops, walks a bit, puts his hands behind his back. The royal party all shifts a bit from that comment, giving you the idea not everyone agreed upon everything.

Chance: Try to keep an emotionless face.
Chan: ok. And?
Stare straight ahead.

DMaster: Jerry touches Bozutto’s shoulder. He nods.
BOZ: Every report tells us you are at odds with that wretched woman, and you seem to be stuck working with her on things for your lord.
He pauses and smiles
BOZ: We even got in reports that… well… Is it true you threw her out a third story window?
Bozutto lifts his eyebrow, playful look on his face.

Chance: Chuckle a little.
Chan: Not exactly. In the heat of an argument, I got a little angry. I ended up driving her across a third floor room, I misjudged the wall and we both went sailing out the window.

DMaster: Everyone’s eyes bulge a little, staring at you as you tell the tale.

Chance: Stop to think of the day.
Chan: In some ways I might of failed the Kingdom, I could of killed her that night. I through her around like a rag-doll. (scoff) But, outside influences stopped me.

DMaster: CASS: You mean, you can kill her without… oh… right.
She stops real quick, looks around. Affinity nods her head, looks at you with a bit of empathy.
AFF: You don’t have a soul. She can’t do her, thing, against you.
Xavier looks at you with big eyes.
XAV: Wait, you don’t have a soul, how does that even work?

Chance: Chuckle
Chan: It works pretty well in my line of work.

DMaster: Xavier leans back, eyes still big.
BOZ: Your discovery of our agent sped up the decision, but it was one that was in the making anyways.
Jeramiah was walking over to another table, grabs a box and slides it on the table. Everyone looks at you and the box.
CASS: I never had a doubt. But the visit with the kiddo’s was the final piece that we all needed. You are in this to make the world a better place, not just for everyone but for your children.
She gives you a loving smile, that takes away all your anxiety and anger.
CASS: You are now and will always be, OUR, Champion.

Chance: Stay quiet look down. Keep my emotions under control.

DMaster: XAV: Open the box Chance, just do it slowly please
He smirks.

Chance: Chan: If there is a jack in the box in there, I swear…
Say that with a chuckle.
Chan: Is it safe?

DMaster: Everyone giggles a little
JER: Only one way to find out

Chance: taking a deep breath and give them a small smile
Chan: Well, here goes nothing.
Give the group one more look and then slowly start to open the box

DMaster: Sitting on dark silk is the green necklace, the elusive “quiet gem.” Your eyes flutter with power and your body starts to glow. It feels wonderful. You seem to control it, but not before getting a vision of the hall, and oddly enough that old man you talked to on the road, turning and looking at you with a big smile.

Chance: a smile washes over my face as I see the old man smiling at me and I close the box
Chan: I don’t even know what to say right now I was ready to come here and…
looking back down feeling a few tears welling up

DMaster: Their eyes are huge, while you were glowing. As you are slowly fading, you can still see it a bit in their eye’s reflection
BOZ: We apologize for our tactics.
He stops and as someone went to say something he puts his hand up.
BOZ: No, I apologize. It was me. I put forth the covert task to watch you and that horrible woman. We had to be 100% sure. Knowing that probably most of your jobs had something to do with this damn necklace or Gem, our decision to give this to you should alleviate too many more visits. Hopefully.

Chance: Nod my head in respect to him.
Chan: If I ever have to lose weight, I will invite her over. Her very presence sours my appetite.

DMaster: They giggle. Affinity is looking at you with a big smile
JER: Well, we still hold the key to his ascension though. Probably why this was an easier decision.

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: all I can say after all that is, thank you. I understand about the heart, but you realize… it will have to be retrieved, one day.

DMaster: They all nod, some with much less enthusiasm than others.
JER: There is lots to prepare for. A world with magic.
He shakes his head with a slight smile. Bozutto sighs a bit, leans back in his chair.
BOZ: I don’t even know where to start…
The doors get a knock on them. A messenger is there telling them the first wave of Royals are now entering the city. They all get up
BOZ: Just one more thing, give us a heads up when that door is fixed or whatever. We would like to keep the timeline going, keep us in the loop.

Chance: Nod.
Chan: I most certainly will do that, but if you can do me one more favor, no more black ward peeking in my windows, okay?

DMaster: They all look at you and chuckle
AFF: We will keep it to a bare minimum, based mostly off the Priestess. But if she moves in with you, all bets are off.
She says giggling

Chance: shaking my head and smirk
Chan: wouldn’t dream of that, My Queen.

DMaster: The King and Queen get escorted out. Seems they have guests coming in. Xavier shakes your hand, Cassie gives you a big hug

Chance: shake his hand and then give her the biggest hug she has ever had. Then my eyes move to Jerry and back to the box

DMaster: CASS: Uggg, you are huggable Chance… but not that huggable
She laughs as best she can, getting crushed by you, and gives you a playful push. Then looks at you, getting your attention.
CASS: We have decided to go with a few other people for the trip to Breakwater. It is 3-4 days on water to get there, and I know how you…

Chance: Chan: Ohhhh thank you! thank you! I couldn’t take a damn boat ride right now.
Face turns green just thinking of it.

DMaster: She laughs, pats your shoulder and walks out. Jerry waves you over.
JER: We are getting in some royals from our allies for Camerondale Day.

Chance: Chan: do I need to be in attendance or anything?

DMaster: He shakes his head
JER: No, most of our people will be busy anyways. Preparing for the upcoming quests.
You can see servants coming in and they have ladders starting to hang things, decorating.

Chance: Chan: I am sure I have you to thank for all this.
extending my hand to him

DMaster: He gives you a hearty warrior shake
JER: Not going to lie, it has been one of the most difficult things this Royal party and Kingdom has ever been through. Making these decisions are not just for Camerondale but for all of Legon. How do we justify it? For everyone?

Chance: Chan: Damn.
Shake head, then look at him again.

DMaster: JER: So, you just decided to show up unannounced?
Giving you a look and an eyebrow raise.

Chance: Chuckle a little.
Chan: I got a push, so to speak, by someone. And, by the way, he had nothing but great things to say about you.

DMaster: He nods, then double takes and looks at you, his eyes widening.
JER: He what? Really?
Smile washing over his face.

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: Exactly what I would of said about you, exactly what everyone says about you Jerry. You are an amazing person.

DMaster: He looks down, blushing, not sure what to say. Jeramiah shakes his head, pats you on the shoulder.
JER: Enough of that (chuckle) Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I know of someone with a few raspberry truffles, I need to charm
He licks his lips

Chance: Chan: just don’t get caught eating to many. Cassie will have your butt.
chuckling a bit and looking back at the box.

DMaster: He nods with wide eyes
JER: Aye, that she will.
He smiles and walks off

Chance: Taking a deep breath walk over to the box, pick it up and then make my way out of the throne room

DMaster: DM: Condensing.
Your Mom intercepts you. You hug and talk for a bit. Tell her that you are engaged and she will be getting an invite soon. After a few more hugs you head back out. Its early evening, sun is on it’s way down. You ride Toby home.

Chance: still on a high, I go walking in the front door looking for Khamyra

DMaster: She is feeding the kids. Novalee is whipping up a quick dinner with Cullun helping. They are playfully arguing about the fact Cullun has worked his ass off for this Potions shop, and he should rest.

Chance: setting the box on the table still smiling. I walk over to Khamyra and kiss her on the head

DMaster: She hasn’t taken her eyes off you since you walked in. She smiles big with the kiss. The kids see it and yap and giggle. Then she looks back to the Box.
KHA: I am guessing it went ok?

Chance: nod.
Chan: Amazing. I will explain everything after dinner. Oh, good news, we don’t have to travel to the Wharf. They are taking a boat and…

DMaster: She smirks as she is putting a spoon of food into Crayons yapping mouth.
KHA: Don’t need to say more… I couldn’t take anymore of puke filled sacks.
She shakes her head a bit, even giggles.
KHA: Well, thinking about it, I am hoping the group will be back soon, maybe we can head down there to check it out ourselves?

Chance: Chan: Well, let’s wait for the group to get back first.
walking over to the box and putting my hands back on it like I am guarding it

DMaster: You guys finish feeding the kids, Novie and Cullun serve the food, they were playfully arguing about a spice in the stew. The kids are on a blanket, playing with some toys and yapping away. Everyone is settled down; Novalee, Cullun, Khamyra and yourself. All with a mug of brew in front of you. They are all looking over at the box, eyebrows raised

Chance: Explain to them the talks with Finster, the visit to Camerondale, the unveiling that they needed to spy on us because of Velencia and the reasons behind it.
Chan: so I am guessing you are all wondering what is in there am I right? Let’s just say what’s in the box changes everything
giving them all a look waiting to see what they say

DMaster: Khamyra has an idea, she seems anxious. As does Cullun. Then as if it triggers in their head, they both stand up eyes huge. Novalee looks at them wondering what’s going on, a bit of concern on her face.

Chance: remembering to slowly pull open the box

DMaster: as you open it, your eyes light up, your body glows. They drop to a knee, and Novalee follow suit, in respect to the event taking place in front of them.
CUL: The gem, the key to the door, to his home, to the Hall.

Chance: Chan: for now they are still holding onto the heart but this is a start, the one piece the Order was searching for.
Looking at the gem, knowing my eyes are beaming.
Chan: Oh, and not a word to our favorite Priestess either
Smirking

DMaster: NOV: Wait, we have a favorite Priestess?
She looks with a sour puss, then giggles

Chance: Shake head playfully, smirking a bit at her
Chan: I am just glad I listened to our Lord and went to Camerondale thinking clear. Cullun, can you put this somewhere for safekeeping?

DMaster: He nods his head. Both him and Khamyra look at it first with Novie. Eyes wide, huge smiles. They ooohh and ahhhh. Cullun takes it and walks out the back to the shed where there is a much better place for it to be. You tell her that you met mom. She seems preoccupied. You go to the floor, start playing with the Kids. But, it was quiet for much too long. Novalee is finishing up dishes, softly whistling a tune. Khamyra dramatically turns to you.
KHA: You mean that motherfucking piece of rock was sitting in Camerondale the whole fucking time. God fucking dammit
her face flushed with a bit of anger. The kids stop, eyes get big hearing her tone. You are thrown as well.

Chance: Chan: Uhh hun, calm down the kids…

DMaster: Her face more flushed than before.
KHA: You DIED on that trip! You almost killed Velencia on the other. I could of went three lifetimes without meeting the skeezy Malik too
she is ranting, her hands flailing around.

Chance: get up from the kids and look in her eyes. Grab hold of her and kiss her

DMaster: The Kids are starting too whine and almost cry.
KHA: Dammit. Sorry, I just can’t believe this is the fucking path it took to acquire this goddamn ugly necklace.

Chance: pull back from kissing her chuckling
Chan: I know love, but we would have never even knew they had it if we had not went on that little adventure. You know, Jerry was the one that had the fakes made to begin with. He didn’t want the necklace in the wrong hands

DMaster: Her eyes grow wider
KHA: He. Made. The. Fakes? He fucking knew?!? I can’t even, by Finsters fire…
Breaks free from you and walks over to the Keg, grabs a mug and pours herself one. Downs it with Novalee like precision. You look down at the kids, who look like they are ready to ball, see your face. You smile… they pause then start to giggle and yap. You get back down and play with them more.

Chance: Finish out the night

DMaster: You put the kids to bed, Khamyra calms down but ends up fucking you right good, some frustration waking the kids a few times. After you lasted 5 seconds, you fall fast asleep.

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SATURLAY, 2:00 AM (Saturday)

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Chance: 5 seconds, shit that’s good for me.

DMaster: A loud noise comes from down below, waking the kids, Khamyra and you

Chance: I instantly tear off the necklace start to change and grab my sword

DMaster: You hear a familiar voice, they are all trying to talk quietly.
DASH: Sorry sorry, Luella’s ass got in the way
LUE: Dash, don’t make me…
GRI: You two, SHUSH the kids
The kids start to cry. Khamyra lets out a laugh hearing their voices.
KHA: How did Luella’s tiny butt get in the way of anything
TRIN: Got in the way of his vision…

Chance: Put pants on, come walking down the stairs as me and the sword are glowing with a look of anger on my face

DMaster: They turn to you
LUE: Oh, we needed a light, thank you
They are bringing in things and taking them to the back

Chance: Chan: so much for sleep I guess. Just glad you are home.

DMaster: He nods and smiles
GRI: We decided to ride half the night instead of a rickety old Inn on the border of the Teeter Winds. Go back to bed M’lord… err I mean Chance. We are going to crash now. We shall talk in the mornin’
DASH: Sorry again, it was Luella’s fault
LUE: That’s it, get over here, now, you little shit.
GRI: Oh my god, stop
They go racing out the back

Chance: Shake my head, put the necklace back on. Thinking; Can’t blame him for staring at that ass, damn. If I was single, I would of… uhhh, nevermind that.

DMaster: As soon as their little hurricane came in, it left. it’s now quiet except for a little sniffling and whines from up top. You head back upstairs, Khamyra has put them in the bed. She waves you over, you lay down, put your arms around your babies and Khamyra. That really settles them down, they snuggle in. You fall fast asleep with your family in your arms
CRY: My mother has been picked up so many times she’s starting to grow handles! Get up you lazy slogs

Chance: looking around as I wake up shaking my head trying not to bust out laughing

DMaster: The kids are waking up, big smiles on their faces. Khamyra was just watching you and the kids sleep

Chance: Chan: watching us sleep love?
with a big smile on my face

DMaster: She nods with a dreamy look on her face
KHA: My heaven
You two talk for a few minutes, then realize you can hear Novalee softly talking to someone. Who, you are not sure of.

Chance: look at Khamyra and give her a look with my eyes

DMaster: Her eyes bulge a little, smirking.
KHA: Not with the kids in bed you lunatic!
she giggles

Chance: Shake my head laughing.
Chan: not that, I wonder who Novie is talking to? (whispering)
Get up and grab my pants and put them on and quietly go down the stairs

DMaster: Velencia, in full disguise, tea mug in hand, glances over to you.
VEL: They had the fucking thing the entire time, son of a bitch…
she is leaning back chatting with Novalee, feet up on a chair

Chance: shaking my head. Frown hearing this knowing she knows about the necklace

DMaster: VEL: So where is it? I trust your thought process as much as I trust a wet fart in a beer drinking contest
Novalee practically spits out her tea, she couldn’t help laughing. You hear Khamyra giggle a little up in the loft.
KHA: (softly) Sorry. That was funny.

Chance: standing at the bottom of the stairs making a coughing noise, give Novie a bit of a frown

DMaster: she looks innocent, gets up and starts cooking some rolls

Chance: grumble a bit and walk over to the table
Chan: So much for not talking about it with anyone, that went out the window
Giving Novalee a sharp glance.

DMaster: Novalee stops, turns and looks at you. A little amazement on her face. Velencia chuckles.
VEL: As perceptive as a blind cockroach. No, you pea brain, Novalee did not say anything to me. Much like you I have a little line of communication with our Lord. Mine just comes in visions in my dreams. Like, you have the gem, and he wants us to go to… a place called Breakwater Wharf for some reason
Novalee gives you the cold shoulder, gets back to cooking. She slams a few things on the stove.

Chance: Sigh a bit hearing her say that, but then remember what Rawek said
Chan: I would rather have the hairs on my nutsack plucked out one by one by a cross eyed cyclops then go anywhere with you. Must we really travel together?
Shaking my head.

DMaster: Another giggle from the loft.
KHA: (softly) Sorry, that was funny too.
Khamyra comes down with the kids. Velencia’s eyes get big, jumps up and goes and grabs one. they are yapping and giggling away. Novalee red faced is not looking at you, baking some sweet rolls

Chance: I touch her shoulder and lean in
Chan: I am sorry for assuming… I am…

DMaster: she looks at you with a surprisingly angry tone, grabs your arm and leads you outside.
NOV: I follow Finster and I follow you. I do not take orders from her and I for sure do not follow her, nor would I ever.
She huffs a bit and looks back at you.
NOV: I would never betray you, never. I would lay down my life before I did that…
The blonde elf continues ranting.

Chance: Chan: I know Novie you wouldn’t. It was wrong of me to think anything less. I am thankful for you everyday, I misspoke.

DMaster: The red from her face is leaving, as she knows you are being sincere.

Chance: Walk to her and engulf her in a big hug

DMaster: She welcomes it and hugs you back. Then she huffs a little and gives you a playful hip bump, heads inside. You follow her in.
VEL: If you two are done with your little quiet talk about Chance being a dill-hole, I want to see the Gem, or the necklace.
Griffin and Reneta walk in giving you and Novie a look. Velencia and Reneta hug, pleasantries all around
GRI: A bit early for that kind of talk out there you two.
Glancing at you and the Lazzier elf.
GRI: Hope everything is ok.
Novalee smiles and nods, goes back to work on the rolls.

Chance: Chan: Yes, I was just being, a what?

DMaster: Interrupting, in a quick response
VEL: Dill-hole. A big fat dill hole.
Novalee shakes her head. Cullun, Luella and Trinity walk in. Noses high smelling the rolls. Griffin heads over and helps the cute blonde elf, he makes more tea, gets some butter churned. Just then a knock on the door. One of the henchmen allow Sisse to come in. Khamyra glances over and is surprised, and looks at you.
KHA: I kind of forgot (she says quietly)
SIS: Apparently some one is a, Dill Hole? Whatever that is.
She stands there, prim and proper, smile on her face. She is greeted and everyone gets introduced. Griffin is not a huge fan of this, but nods his head figuring he is not a father so he wouldn’t know.

Chance: Chan: might I suggest we eat and then we talk about things.
Pause and look at Luella.
Chan: as long as it isn’t about Dash getting distracted again by…

DMaster: The front door opens, dash sticks his head in.
DASH: Her ass, distracted by her ass!
She shakes her head, eyes wide and races out to the front door.
REN: Wish they would just fuck and get it over with.
Velencia smirks, even laughs. Sisse’s eyes get big, shakes her head. She takes over for Khamyra, feeding the kids and she does very well. Everyone then sit’s down and eats. Dash and Luella come in laughing and they join in. Laughs and good conversation, the kids eat good. Afterwards Sisse puts the kids on the blanket. Khamyra shows her were some things are in the house. The kids get some toys put down with them.

Chance: Watch all this happen, sip on my tea.

DMaster: Khamyra and Griffin both talk to Sisse, and she nods emphatically. Essentially asking her to keep a lid on everything she hears and sees because she might encounter people that shouldn’t be here, things that are deep in secrecy and she also gets a very light but forceful threat. But it was essentially, if she ever has an issue come directly to them, they will be more than happy to discuss anything. The new Governess seemed to really appreciate it and she then continues with the babies. By then everyone finishes up and surprisingly enough, Velencia helps clear the table. The High Priestess plops down at the table and is just staring at you, eyes just ripping through you
VEL: Want to see it. NOW
The group looks around curious. Griffin sighs figuring this is yet another thing you two are fighting about, again, and again.

Chance: Chan: first we talk. Let’s find out how the trip went before anything else. So calm your tits down, dill-hole.

DMaster: her face gets flushed a bit and she shakes her head
VEL: Oh, real original there.
Cullun gives her a calm down motion.

Chance: Chan: we do it as the order as always done things. Cullun grab your quill and book I want this written down

DMaster: Griffin’s eyes perk up, Cullun looks at you with a bit of curiosity.
GRI: Are we calling a meeting?
Cullun nods his head, grabs the book from a cupboard behind you, and an ink well

Chance: nod my head and look at Griffin
Chan: first off I want to welcome you all back and safely I see.

DMaster: Again Cullun looks at you with curiosity. Khamyra nudges you hard. She is leaning her head towards Griffin.

Chance: Shake head.
Chan: ummm yes sorry, just glad everyone is home. Griffin, whenever you want to start.

DMaster: He seems a little flustered.
GRI: We call this meeting, on this…
he looks down, chuckles,
GRI: Hell if I know what day this is!
Everyone laughs
CUL: The 12th day of Ardor, in the year 349 of the third era
Griffin nods
GRI: Thank you my friend. First order, our trip…
He looks over to Reneta.
GRI: Reneta?
She stands and talks.

Chance: Lean back, hold Khamyra’s hand.

DMaster: She softly smiles, grabs your hand back.
Reneta:
– travel to the farm house with no real problems
– Empty, no oracles, left less than a day ago it seemed
Velencia looks over the group.
VEL: Really. Really?! Why must you try and undermine me always, why…
Griffin looks at her, and it was a “sorry” look. He nods to her. She stops shaking her head.
Reneta continues:
– Dash tracked them but the trail just stopped.
– Stayed another night at the house, met some people named Nicola and Clay
Velencia giggles.
VEL: I had them double back to see if they were still there.
Shrugs her shoulders.

Chance: ears perk up hearing Clay and Nicola’s names mentioned. Sitting there taking everything in waiting for my turn to talk, looking at everyone

DMaster: Reneta Finishes:
– Decided to head back
– Fought a few howlers
– Made it back in one piece
– Dash and Luella was at each other all trip long
Trinity giggles, Griffin shakes his head, Reneta sighs, Dash looks innocent and Luella is eating her rolls.
LUE: I guess I don’t have to eat too many. I mean it’s not hard to see my ass apparently!
Everyone giggles, dash shrugs his shoulders.
DASH: No, it was pretty hard.
Looking down at his pants, nodding his head. It took a few seconds, her eyes bulge stands up and throws the half eaten roll at Dash. He catches and takes a bite. Out the door they go.

DMaster: VEL: So that is where you guys took off for, chasing down the oracles
Griffin nods his head.
VEL: They were missing one of them, probably dead. Clay told me the bird didn’t look so hot either. I had them check in on them as they headed to a new job.
By now Luella and Dash are back, panting a little from running around. The governess is holding Crayon, talking to him. He is yapping at her like he was explaining the meaning of the universe. The Governess has a huge smile on her face, listening to every word.

Chance: just taking all this in, smile big at the Governess and not saying a word

DMaster: A few things more were said. Then Velencia looks at you, stands up.
VEL: I am not going to ask again. Bring it out NOW!
Griffin rolls his eyes and gives you a look.
GRI: What are you two at each other’s throat about now?
Lets out a huge sigh. Khamyra, Cullun and Novalee just have smiles on their face. The rest of the group is looking at them and now they are all zeroed in, curious as all get out.

Chance: Chan: Keep your panties on Priestess. Oh, well you probably aren’t wearing them, Clay is most likely sniffing them somewhere right now.
Smirking at her.

DMaster: Her eyes huge with that statement. She was in flux between going to laugh or being really angry. The rest of the group is laughing a bit from that, Trinity spit out her tea. Then, Cullun pulls out from his pocket, a carefully wrapped wad of burlap. Places it on the table

Chance: I look at Griffin and smile

DMaster: Because it was not shielded with the box, you can feel the power. Griffin grabs for his necklace
GRI: Ouch, what in hell?
Velencia’s eyes flicker and she gets a huge smile. Khamyra’s eyes flicker too. Reneta’s as well. He looks around.
GRI: What the hell is going on here?

Chance: Chan: Velencia since you have a boner for it.
Point at the burlap wad.

DMaster: Her smile, turns to a dead pan stare. She takes a hard swallow, eyes wide. Griffin and Reneta also stand up. She leans on the table just staring at the wrapped object. You notice her eyes welling up a little
VEL: This is it. (gulp) This is it.
She takes it, puts it in the middle of the table. Slowly pulls away the burlap, it opens.

Chance: sure I am like an overgrown lantern now

DMaster: She just quietly says “M’lord…” lightly touches it and she smiles, closing her eyes, shuttering, a few tears fall. By now everyone can see the gem. Just an oversized ugly piece of jewelry. Even with her eyes beaming power, she stands straight, tears fall and heads for the back door, hand over mouth. The rest of the group is crowding in looking at it.
REN: She has waited for this day for decades. I never thought I’d see the day. Amazing
Reneta, turns and heads out back and follows Velencia.

Chance: Chan: now if I may finish what I was going to say
looking at everyone with my eyes still glowing being close to the gem

DMaster: They look at you and nod

Chance: I go on to explain everything to them and about my meeting with the royals

DMaster: Velencia was out back so she didn’t hear it. You were able to be verbose as to what was said. They are all smiles, still looking at the gem, and listening to you. Velencia finally comes back in, red eyes smiling. Reneta lets her hand go and walks over to Griffin who gives her a look and a smile. The Governess gathers the children up and heads out back with them. Give them some fresh air and what she thinks a beautiful summer day, and not a hot and dry one.

Chance: Chan: Well, they, and by they, I mean Camerondale still holds the last part of the ascension. I guess so they can keep it in tow. They will know when everything is happening.

DMaster: VEL: Bullocks. They have the heart. hmmm. Can we break in and get it? Rawek can raise an army…

Chance: Chan: Really? An Army? and good luck breaking in. It’s a secret chamber in the throne room that goes 4 flights down, through 3 massive doors, and into a giant round room with hundreds of artifacts. I mean I would know that box anywhere if I see it. But it is near impenetrable.

DMaster: VEL: Box? The heart is in a box…?
She furrows her brow. taps a finger on her chin as she is glancing down at the gem.
VEL: What kind of box?

Chance: Start to wrap the gem back up, trying not to touch it. Look up to her.
Chan: Some ridiculous one. I had to put blood in a basin and…

DMaster: You get interrupted. Velencia’s eyes bulge.
VEL: It’s a blood box! Oh. My. God.
Cullun’s eyes perk a little.
CULL: Blood box, the heart is in a blood box?
They look at you.

Chance: Chan: yes? I mean my blood closed it. They can’t open it otherwise.

DMaster: Velencia lets out a laugh, Cullun and Velencia hug a little.
VEL:Our lord could ascend by weeks end! Damn Animax. I am sure he won’t allow it without a fight.
They go on to explain that these boxes are actually tied to the Hall of Whispers, and with it being in there, it is waiting for Finster on the Reticent Altar of the Vale.

Chance: Eyes wide.
Chan: Damn.

DMaster: After a few, Velencia takes you and Khamyra aside
VEL: I want to be here for the grand opening, then we can leave Tuesday morning. Go to Breakwater Wharf, then on the way back… the hall.
Khamyra looks at you

Chance: look over at Khamyra and smile. Thinking little do they know, he can and will ascend that day. What of the world? Magic? Camerondale?

DMaster: Panic sets in a bit.
VEL: Well by the look on your face you either have gas or you have something to tell us. Do we need to get a Cyclops then?
Khamyra smirks, giggles a little and shakes her head

Chance: shaking my head and remaining calm
Chan: well, then I guess we are going to the Wharf after all
Kiss Khamyra on the cheek, put an arm around her.

DMaster: The Priestess rolls her eyes
VEL: As usual I will have our provisions, and a servant. I am sure Rawek would not want to go. It’s tough for him to travel anyways. I will be bringing my best, no mercenary, this girl can handle anything.
she pauses and looks at you
VEL: Even you…

Chance: just shaking my head and nod

DMaster: VEL: Cullun! We have to decorate the store for Monday, lets go!
He sighs and looks around. Novie jumps up
NOV: I’ll help!
Then Velencia stops dead in her tracks, eyes getting big, realizing something. She back tracks.
VEL: After your little deal with that Odius, You forgot the bard didn’t you!

Chance: Chan: No. As promised I hired the bard for the opening. Just make sure to pay the man.

DMaster: She playfully slaps your cheek, duck lips
VEL: Such a good boy
she pulls up a hood and walks out the back

Chance: taking a deep breath and let it out after she walks out, wanting to throw her through the wall. look around

DMaster: The rest of the Saturday goes well. You go and pick up your armor, and realize it is damn ugly. A few of the society gets together and goes over some monsters, techniques, etc. Spend time with the kids, Khamyra and the fam. Have a good meal, wind down and Sisse takes her leave saying she will be back Monday. You fall asleep after a quick poke with Khamyra.

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STARDAY 7:00 AM (Sunday)

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DMaster: DM: Condensing the day in, day out happenings of the house. No cryer on Sunday. It was a great morning of kisses, snuggles, laughs. Good breakfast and Khamyra lets chance knows that a lot of the wedding has been planned. They plan on getting married the first day of Autumn. They grab dinner at the One Eye and get extra food knowing Monday is going to be crazy, they can have left overs or something. The day ends with a longer than normal good screw. It was 7 seconds instead of 5.

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Mondalay 2:30 AM (Monday)

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DMaster: You got up, changed the little stinkers, got them back to bed and then you went back to sleep.
CRY: When I was born I brought no joy, my father took one look at me and said he wanted a boy! Get up you leeches!

Chance: oh shut up, thinking to myself as I sit up and stretch. Looking over to see if Khamyra is still sleeping

DMaster: She is up with the kids, giving them the boob. She looks relieved, her titties were getting engorged.

Chance: Get everything going, have some breakfast and help out with the grand opening.

DMaster: yeah, you are asked to help out at the opening. The morning flies by getting the place ready. Sisse shows up and helps get the kids ready. She takes them to the shop with everyone.

10:00-12:00 – The store is dead. A few customers, nothing more. Karson shows up and starts to play.
12:00-2:00 – It explodes. Tons of people, really busy. Erikka and Birgetta show up and visit, and listen to Karson.
2:00-4:00 – still really busy, good crowd.
4:00-6:00 – It calms down a bit, and Chance, Khamyra leave to get ready for their trip.

Chance: Head home, finish packing up, spend time with the kids and get a quick bath in since I don’t know when the next one will be

DMaster: Griffin comes from out back.
GRI: It’s not the Camerondale Inn and Resort, but it will be comfy
He says, wiping his hands off, talking about the little room he got ready for the Governess. He turned a half empty closet into a nice little room for her. When you are done, Cullun is sitting at the table, ice packs on his feet. Smile on his face
CULL: We made 612 gold

Chance: Chan: I was very surprised with the turnout for the opening… wait what? so how much of that is our share Cullun?

DMaster: He chuckles
CULL: That, IS, our share
Everyone’s eyes light up and they cheer a little, clapping and patting him on the back. The governess comes down from putting the kids to bed, they were tired. She smiles
SIS: I even bought one.
She holds up a small vial.
SIS: My eyes have been so itchy, this is…
CUL: Salve of painless vision. 2 gold pieces, located at the corner of the store and…
Everyone starts laughing looking at the over worked Cullun. Griffin gives him a big smile.
GRI: You are truly amazing my friend, not sure what we would do with out you.

Chance: eyes getting even bigger as I hear that
Chan: okay I am just, wow, we made that much in one day, you are amazing, Historian.
walking over putting my hand on his shoulder

DMaster: CULL: We got a few under the table orders for… well Poisons and they both were over 500gp each. I have to make them this week.

Chance: Chan: I won’t ask, you don’t tell
giving him a wink

DMaster: he nods

Chance: Chan: I would say this even more reason to celebrate but, some of us do need to get to sleep early
I say that with a sigh and then smile

DMaster: The kids are in bed, everyone quiets down. You are in the living room with Khamyra, Griffin and Reneta. Khamyra is working on her armor, making sure everything is good. Sisse takes her leave and heads to her room.

Chance: Chan: why can’t I have armor like yours instead of my ugly ass one. Remind me if we end up running into that Wilder fellow to shove my foot up his ass

DMaster: She looks up
KHA: Your armor is ugly?
Griffin chuckles
GRI: This will be the armor you keep the longest… no doubt.
REN: That’s how it always happens
KHA: Let me see it

Chance: Chan: it is absolutely horrible to look at, but it fit’s
grabbing the armor trying to keep the noise down

DMaster: You walk around the staircase holding it. Khamyra looks at it and it looks like she sucked on a lemon
KHA: Oh dear, that’s armor?
GRIF: If it protects you, that’s all that matters
REN: Interesting … ummm, design

Chance: Chan: just say it Reneta, it’s hideous, I know it everyone here knows it.
Shaking my head and trying not to laugh at how bad it looks

DMaster: REN: well, I mean, it could… err, I think maybe, well, it’s… interesting
Khamyra covers her mouth not to laugh. Griffin is chuckling as quiet as he could

Chance: Chan: I think on that note that my armor has been the brunt of all our jokes, I am going to bed

DMaster: they all say good night. Khamyra finishes up, both you are so tired so you plop in bed and fall asleep

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TUSKALAY 1:00 AM (Tuesday)

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DMaster: You wake up to hearing Khamyra running for the balcony. She is tossing her cookies. You end up running over there too, out goes dinner. Both of you looking green, like you feel on a boat. Everyone was sick who ate the left overs. The kids wake up a lot hearing people puke, and run, and whatever. A night from hell. DM: He rolled a “1”
Ok, you eventually get a few hours in out of face flushes and you finally blow chunks off the balcony again. 7:00 am comes far to quick.

Chance: cursing under my breath. I get up and grab a change of clothes and head downstairs

DMaster: CRY: I was making love to my wife and she started crying. I said, “Are you going to hate yourself in the morning?” She said, “No, I hate myself now.” Get up slags!

Chance: shaking head thinking if there was a time I wanted to yell to him to shut up it would be now. I am grabbing my armor and putting it on

DMaster: You feel a bit better. Novalee and Sisse are in the loft, getting you guys going. The kids are still tired, sleeping like, well babies. Khamyra is getting her armor, but not her over coat. It’s warm out. She gears up, grabs her stuff, gives the kids a kiss goodbye and heads down the stairs. You do the same as well. Both of you hug Novie and tell her to say goodbye to the rest of the crew for them, since they are all probably still a bit sick.
SIS: Interesting, my first night here and everyone is losing their dinner. Hope it is not because of me?
She says with a muse that was a bit above the societies pay grade but she still got a few chuckles.

Chance: Make sure everything is packed, get out to Toby.

DMaster: You glance over to your fiance. Khamyra is standing by her horse, just staring out down the road.

Chance: checking to make sure the necklace is packed in my saddle pack, then look to see what Khamyra is looking at

DMaster: It is there, it is in a thinner box, wrapped in a heavy cloth, so you are not lighting up. You walk over to her.
KHA: I have only been away from our babies for 2 days at most. We are going to be gone for 8 to 10 days
A tear rolls down her cheek

Chance: walk over and put my arms around her.
Chan: You know you don’t have to go if you don’t want to, just say the word I will understand. I am sure Griffin can go, if he can stop throwing up.

DMaster: She shakes her head.
KHA: The world is going to change, and change drastically. What we are doing here is beyond enormous. Every single thing, person, place… will change. This might be the most important thing we do in all our lives. We can’t screw this up. No offense, we are the only ones that should be doing it.
She buries herself into you giving you a fierce hug

Chance: Hug her back
Chan: Well, I for one want this to be done right too.

DMaster: KHA: I am just going to miss them so much

Chance: Chan: Every time gets even harder for me than the last

DMaster: She suddenly breaks free
KHA: Ok lets go, before I change my mind
she jumps on her horse.

Chance: jump up on Toby and nod my head

DMaster: You two head out. Khamyra tells you that you guys are meeting Velencia and her group in a town called West Tinsdale. That’s about a 2 hour horse ride south.

Chance: thinking to myself at least Khamyra is here to help keep me in check

DMaster: you get to the outskirts of the town. Velencia is at the stables with a few people. You two get off the horse and head over.

Chance: not saying much as we walk over to Velencia and her entourage looking them all over

DMaster: She looks over and double takes
VEL: What did you guys party all night, what the hell? You look like animax’s bathwater!

Chance: Chan: bad batch of food is all
grumbling a bit

DMaster: The Priestess has a smirk on her face and she keeps glancing at you. Khamyra notices
KHA: What Velencia, are we starting this already?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I am sure like everyone else, she is just looking at how ugly the armor is
Giving Khamyra a small smile

DMaster: KHA: Oh… oh yeah it is, takes a bit of getting used to.
Your fiance’s eyes get big and turn around, tries not to laugh.
VEL: This is Arlo
she points at the man in some makeshift armor, he gives everyone a crooked smile and waves. You feel there seems to be something off with the guy.

Chance: nod at him and keep giving him looks

DMaster: Another person is sitting by the edge of the stables. Just then you glance and you see a creature, half hidden in the tree line and brush. The body of a bear, the head of a, crow is it? It has a saddle and harness of sorts on it. Velencia laughs noticing the look on your faces.

Chance: my eyes go big seeing this

DMaster: VEL: Can’t really board “darkwing” over there, it would freak everyone out.
She thumbs in that direction
KHA: Is that a Crowbear? Oh my god, awesome.
VEL: Yes, it’s a crowbear. From the borders of the Zhen Desert.
Velencia smiles, waves over the last member of the party.
VEL: and this is Shemrata
She walks over. A tall woman, and walking fairly odd. Hard to see at first with the giant cloak. She pulls her hood, the cloak opens, and you see an Odius, large horns, red skin, orange eyes and by all rights beautiful, considering she is hexcursed. She is a switch foot and as tall as you.