Julie's D and D Game!

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Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Considering the picture, I wonder if either his character is another person put into this position by the merchant, or if he is the merchant being revenged on.
 
Jay

Jay

Metagaming FTL :p

PS: The video is 95% complete. I'm sleep over it, should have it up tomorrow night. :)
 
Gusto

Gusto

Also, calling it right now: Huggs will be playing as one of this guy's [likely numerous] bastard offspring.
 
Dream Goddess

Dream Goddess

To Gusto: Fabulously rendered. I enjoyed it quite well and connected with the feeling of rage over a close, personal item at the hands of [strike]a total bitch[/strike] an enemy.

To Hugh: LIGHTNING ROD DEATH IS EVIL. ... I approves. XD
 
Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

That was pretty cool, Jay. Nice found pictures too that showed some of what we've been through. (Tentacles...eww.)

You had more pics to work with though if you wanted to fill out some more of the video, like some of Gusto's earlier Kara drawings, or the pic of Deschain from the first page (he may be gone, but he was still one of us, like Kratash) or this one of Arku and Ezekiel:



Or just fill it out as more stuff becomes available from me, Gusto, anyone else who draws anything (like Julie, who has artistic ability, but no drive to use it -_-).
 
HCGLNS

HCGLNS

A story of friendship

The Story of Efimovich Grigori

The first sound I can remember hearing, was a hearty laugh and if my eyes were, open I would swear it was delivered with a wink and a smile.

“So my friend, you let live. Then you have survived the rains! If only this cart could say the same.”

I was intense pain, but if the voice was to be believed I was alive.

“Careful now, you have serious burns across your body. I have your hands bandaged and some ointment on the rest of you for now, but I forgot my manners, I am Sergei Kozlov, and I am at your service;”

“Efi; Efimovich Grigori.”

“Of the old tongue now less, a proud name to be sure. Now Efimovich Grigori, what brings you to out in the plains during the rainy season?

“I was travelling to, to, to Ot'norot, when a burya over took me, and now I am here...”

“Ot'norot you say? Perhaps you had best get some more rest Efimovich, Ot'norot was destroyed in the great burya some millenia ago.”

And I can remember closing my eyes and sleeping for days.

* * * * *
​

“So you return to Sergei again! Most excellent, it shows that you are not done with this life yet. I have fixed the cart and once again we have set forth on our way.”

“What has happened to me, the pain is overwhelming.”

“Well, as far as Sergei can guess, you were foolish enough to go riding across the plains in armour and weaponry during a burya, and well it was not a fight you were going to win comrade Grigori. It would seem that your schelm had grafted itself to you. I have been trying to ease it off, but I fear I am weeks away from success.”

“I was on my way to Ot'norot ...”

“So you said before, but Ot'norot has been called Amaranth for centuries now, rebuilt after the great burya wiped it from existence those many years ago. But your were caught in a great burya, so it is not so strange that you would compare it to that disaster of so many years ago.”

I listened to Sergei talk for what seemed like hours. He would speak on any subject, if he had someone to listen, or perhaps even if he had none one. You couldn't help but like this man. For what seemed like weeks he tended my injuries and told me of his travels and industry, seed merchant for various grains and deliver what packages might find their way to his cart. He was a simple man, with simple ways, but with a heart that was as wide and open as the grass plains we travelled.

* * * * *
​
“Why are we going east Efi?”

“Because that is the direction we need to go Sergei.”

“How can you know that, the staruha said to take the northern route.”

“That staruha was a prestupnyĭ, she was in league with the very bandits we seek to avoid.”

“And how do you know this?”

“There was a burya last night, was there not?”

“Yes, perhaps not far off in west, why.”

“The burya whispered it to me on the grom.”

“So east it is then.”

Sergei had grown to trust my instincts when it came to storms and their meanings. Ever since the day he dubbed me a starets for burya, when a lightning bolt in a clear sky dropped a gnoll in its tracks before it could kill him. We made it to our destination without incident.

* * * * *
​

“Some days I do not understand you Efimovich Grigori.”

“How so Sergei Kozlov?”

“Tanja would have taken you to her bed my friend, all you need do was ask. She fancies you greatly my friend, she does not care that you are scarred.”

“I know, but as I have told you before, I feel that I earned these scars for the same reason which she would entertain last night. Seks is for making families Sergei, it is no longer for this shell of a man.”

“Starets to the end of days for you it seems, I hope you don't mind my dalliances.”

“Sergei, your dalliances could set the oats to gossiping.”

* * * * *
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“Sergei, where does that road lead to?”

“To the south, to Amaranth.”

“Then this is where we must part ways my friend. My devochki needs my guidance.”

“You've never mentioned children before, Efi. Why do you now?”

“There was a storm last night, was there not.”

“Da, and to the south over Amaranth. So what did the groms tell you this time?”

“She is nearing her twentieth year, unmarried and in danger.”

“Then you will need this.” and tossed me a pouch of golden monety.

“Why?”

“An unwed woman of twenty years can be only one of two things, a priestess or a prostitute. No difference really, save that the prostitute charges you copper not gold!”

I could not help but laugh, “I am going to miss you Sergei.”

“And I you Efimovich Grigori. An age is not much to go on my friend, how will you find her.”

“I have a name; Kararina Rogarimov.”

We shook hands and he handed me my hat for the last time, as I set off to the city I once called Ot'norot. I had spent almost three years with Sergei, I don't know if I shall ever see him again, but I shall ever be in his debt.
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Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

I wonder how important it is, considering he's apparently traveled from thousands of years in the past.

That, or he's part of a dream made by a bunch of magical statues whose power is controlled by a religious figure hiding inside a giant monster.
 
Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Oh.

Ohhhhhhh.

I assumed Kara's parents died in the war, leaving her to the Dragonborn's goodwill, so I guess bloodlines make it possible for tracking her down if there really is such a tie. Though if Gusto has an issue with it, I'd defer to him.
 
Gusto

Gusto

Efi seems to be searching for me using a Russian version of my assumed identity. My real parents are still out there.

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escushion said:
Oh.

Ohhhhhhh.

I assumed Kara's parents died in the war, leaving her to the Dragonborn's goodwill, so I guess bloodlines make it possible for tracking her down if there really is such a tie. Though if Gusto has an issue with it, I'd defer to him.
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ALSO unknown! I told Julie my given name and a bit of history about my family, but no specifics about what happened to them or where they might be.
 
Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Got it. Interesting.

I'm gonna let Jaes's story come out as the game goes along, through tidbits of history and dialogue as we RP and battle (though I have it all down already--not making it up as I go), but to give an indication in his words: "I'm not a very popular Eladrin."
 
HCGLNS

HCGLNS

So Kara is an assumed identiy as is the Simkin's, who else? Is Efimovich joing a deceptful company of rogues! :shocked:
 
Gusto

Gusto

I liked it okay I just kinda wised you'd used the most recent sketch I provided because, you know, you ASKED for it. ;)

And yes, Rohgar Kara is an "assumed identity" in that she was found and adopted by Dragonborn as an infant and they didn't know her real name. The only ones who DO know her real name right now are me and Julie.

To sum up:

[STRIKE]xxxxxxxxxxxx[/STRIKE] = real name
Rohgar Kara = adopted name as given by the Dragonborn adopters
Kararina Rogarimov = the name Efi knows me as
 
doomdragon6

doomdragon6

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Liked the vid Jay. I liked how you managed to find pictures oddlyt perfectly representing our campaign.

Hmm, I sort of left all of my story to Julie, since Zeke can't remember it. So Ezekiel could be an alias! Did Arku name him or did he just "know" the name his previous master gave him?

I'm actually very curious to see what's in store for Ezekiel, since it's a surprise to me as much as him. I want my previous master to have been a baddy. So Zeke can try to reconcile the things he's done. Or sum'n. I always imagine his master having been an evil gnome wizard..

I like new freed Ezekiel. :3

I was actually going to write a small story detailing his new "awakening" but then I didn't like it so I scrapped it. >.>
 
Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

Everyone cross your fingers or do whatever positives you do to hope tonight's game happens, 'cause she has a headache. Still time for it to go away though.

I'm wondering if Efimovich is even after Kara, because she doesn't live in Amaranth; it's just a pitstop on her missionary work. Unless he stopped by the monastery first, but I was under the impression that wasn't too far from Amaranth, since Arku and Ezekiel made regular trips there.

Doom: I was under the impression that Ezekiel knew his name was Ezekiel, because Arku didn't name him, he just revitalized him. It would've been a funny asshole thing to do to keep trying to rename you and you keep answering as Ezekiel... oh well, he's dead now.
 
Jay

Jay

Remedies for Headaches


Advil A handful does the job
Ammonia Put 5 drops of ammonia in 1/2 glass of water and inhale the fumes.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) It has been found that a person with a headache has slightly elevated urine alkalinity, so taking some ACV will assist in bringing the body's pH back into sync. You may add a few tablespoons of ACV to a glass of water to accomplish this. Use pH test strips to measure your urine's pH.

  • Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to a vaporizer or pan of boiling water and inhale the fumes for five minutes. Lie down for 15-20 minutes afterward and the headache should be gone. Repeat if necessary.
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) As reported in Neurology, December 28, 2004, a proprietary standardized extract of butterbur reduced the occurrence of migraines by 48%. Participants took two 75 mg tablets of the extract per day for four months. The extract, Petadolex, by Weber & Weber International, Windmere, FL, is standardized to 15% petasins (the active ingredient).
Cayenne pepper Put 1/2 to one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of water and drink slowly. This will dilate your blood vessels and improve circulation.
Celery seeds Soak the seeds in hot water, strain and sip slowly.
Eucalyptus oil Put a few drops of this essential oil in a carrier oil and massage your forehead. Also, try sniffing the oil - put a few drops on a handkerchief and sniff. This may be beneficial for tension headaches.
Feverfew Chew some feverfew leaves (they are very bitter!) or get a tincture or capsules at a health food store. Take two 300-380 mg capsules in divided doses or 60-80 drops of tincture once a day. This is a good remedy for migraine, pre-menstrual or cluster headaches. Feverfew is very similar to aspirin in the way it works and it inhibits the release of inflammatory substances called prostaglandins, which are believed to contribute to the onset of migraines. It appears that it works on migraines by reducing the swelling that constricts the blood vessels in the head, pain, and blood vessel spasms that are a major cause of headaches.
Feverfew appears to be better at prevention than treatment of migraines, so we suggest that you take it on a regular basis. Recent research has shown that one of the active ingredients in feverfew, parthenolide, has clear anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, researchers believe that parthenolide normalizes the slightly irregular blood cell activity sometimes seen with migraines. Caution: It is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, and should not be given to a child under two.
Try a product called MigreLief which contains a combination of B-2, feverfew and magnesium.
Ginger inhibits a substance called thromboxane A2 that prevents the release of substances that make blood vessels dilate. Use fresh or powdered ginger when you cook, eat crystallized ginger, or put grated fresh ginger in a drink. Ginger is useful for migraines as well as other headaches.
Honey Take two teaspoons of honey with each meal. Honey contains potassium and magnesium which will help relax the arteries and allow more blood to flow to the brain. This is very good if you feel a migraine coming on or have a hangover.

  • Boil equal parts of honey and apple cider vinegar and inhale the steam.
Lavender oil Put a few drops of this essential oil in a carrier oil or lotion and massage your temples and neck. Also, try sniffing the oil - put a few drops on a handkerchief and sniff.
Lithium salts often help those suffering from cluster headaches.
Menthol preparations can be helpful in relieving tension headaches. Massage the oil into the temples which will relax the temporal muscles.
Mustard Soak your feet for 10-20 minutes in a hot footbath to which you have added 2 teaspoons of powdered mustard.
Peppermint oil Place a few drops of this essential oil in a carrier oil or lotion and rub on your forehead, temples or neck. Also, try sniffing the oil - put a few drops on a handkerchief and sniff. This may be beneficial for tension headaches. Warning: Make sure you don't get the peppermint oil too close to your eyes!

  • Peppermint tea Drink one or two cups of tea if you have a headache.
Rosemary oil Rub a few drops of oil of rosemary into your temples. Rosemary helps keep blood vessels dilated.

  • Make a rosemary tea using one teaspoon of rosemary in a cup of hot water; cover and steep for 10 minutes; strain and sip a cup three times a day.
Take it like a Man Most men don't complain about headaches and are good troopers. Men 1 - Women 0.
Walking If you feel a headache coming on, take a brisk walk. This will relax you and your circulatory system so that more blood and oxygen can get to the brain. Your headache should disappear quickly.
Water/hot Soak your feet in a pan of very warm water. Add more as it cools off. This increases the blood flow to the lower extremities and away from the head, where increased blood may be the cause of your headache.
White willow bark (Salix spp.) will give you similar results as aspirin, but is much gentler on the stomach. Capsules or tincture can be found in health food stores.
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Some remedies! Better not be canceled, I've been looking forward to this shit all week!
 
Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

I've been looking forward to it for three weeks, so there!

She took some Ibuprofen about an hour ago and she's lying down. I'll check on her in 40 minutes.

Those are some good ideas though; I'll have to remember them for future times.
 
Gusto

Gusto

Peppermint tea is just a good thing to have around the house in general. I find it also helps somewhat with insomnia.
 
Shawn

Shawn

Insomnia sucks. I get that a lot. Specially on days that I'm stressing about the things I still need to do.
 
doomdragon6

doomdragon6

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What, what'd I do this time? I wasn't late.

Shit, I used to get into Vent 15 minutes early, but then nobody was ever there, so I stopped. =P
 
Hailey Knight

Hailey Knight

She's having camomile tea with spearmint... and having an attitude.

I need to find something I want to imitate for Jaes's voice so I can keep something consistent and appropriate.

That was a silly session. I don't think I'll have time to do the recording this weekend, but I will get both weeks done sometime next weekend.
 
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