Chromeknight

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Poke!

For a long time I have honoured the gods and drawn on their power for healing and guidance. But I am not sure if serving one god only is my path, or if one only whether serving a god other than Galadrya and Celeborn denies who I am as an elf.

Nerwen takes the sword and gives Thormanil 150 gold. What do you think of the situation in Baltarok and the Kingdoms? Did we make a difference? Do some good?

Nerwen smiles as the dragoon giant approaches I was indeed looking at it, thinking I could find good use for it. Will you accept 150 gold for it?

Ok. Finally got to read all of the quests. WOW. Four plus months of questing from more than a dozen players and three QMs clearly working hard. Whatever criticisms may be made it still must be said you guys achieved something epic. 'Grats! Thanks also to my quest mates for bearing with me over summer (yes I'm in the other hemisphere) and birth of new son. My roleplay wasn't its best. But still, apparently pretty good. I feel the weight of a couple of things though. Firstly. the rebuke about not playing well with the #90 party. I didn't do a great job there and I take Vash's point above about not listening to good tactical advice too. Second. Damn, limited information sucks! I didn't have all the threads together on the bridge, so my case was weak and I offered up Raguel thinking he'd been bad. Sure he was a jerk and his relationship with David was... unhealthy, but he was innocent as he proclaimed. It'll be interesting to see how Nerwen processes that. I can see how talking about sixteen hundred dead at Imaestym, pictures of burning buildings and the strung up corpses of orcs propelled party#89 toward war and why they were so inflexible. If Zeph had shown more of what the Nords had done in Carn (maybe mentioned a body count too...), and then dropped that they'd been paid by Bastala to take Grishnod we'd've had a lot more remorse over Mint's death, less mourning over sore-winner Hamilton and more anger at the orcs (or at least at Miss Sparkypants) for kicking the whole thing off. As it was, fighting the orcs was a little impersonal. I didn't know who they were (other than guessing from their name and stats they were important). But then, that's just like a paladin right? an Orc is an Orc. So it's not a big deal. Another thought was the party goals were a bit asymmetric. #88 needed to keep the bridge up, #89 needed to unite the clans (check), #90 needed to rescue Valentino (check), it felt a bit unfair that some from the other quests were pushing for solutions which would have seen us fail our quest despite theirs being in the bag. (And yes I know now both other quests could still have failed even then). -another quibble, slave orcs? Nerwen saw one, but wasn't allowed to interact, I don't think anyone else even saw that much. Speaking to an Orc slave or two and hearing that they don't like being slaves, but the thought of going to Baltarok and living with 'wild orcs' like animals being worse would have been great twist. Here are the clans fighting and dying to rescue people who don't want rescuing. Irony. Anyway, having to pick sides on the bridge and having that choice nebulously tied to succeeding/failing quests sucked. If it was just about getting XP at the end of the battle then that wasn't quite clear and would have taken some of the pressure off the choice. And again, the #89 heroes were pro-orcs, but #88 wasn't pro-Kingdoms (or even Anti-orcs) but a much weaker pro-not invasion. And, as pointed out there were fewer of us to voice our opinion. If Nerwen hogged spotlight on the bridge, I'd like to apologise, that wasn't my intent. But that is the kind of situation I enjoy as a player, arguing over principles for a result, I did it at the end of Dastan too. Though as I said above, some of what came out was uninformed because I hadn't been reading the other quests. Party wise, there was an interesting dynamic (or rather lack of) Hoke is solid and no nonsense. Nerwen likes him, but fought against just taking over (sorry MDM for the times I did actually take over!) Benji is now in an alien animalistic place, Nerwen doesn't quite know what to make of him. This meant not interacting with him much, which I regret. I hope to quest with him again and explore that. Tesni is, like Hoke, solid, but made it clear that she had no truck with gods and Paladins. Normally I'd go there for RP moments but as mentioned above, I was distracted by life and I wasn't going to raise it without an opportunity, which given less participation from PepM, I didn't get. And Jess. Nerwen could've got on well with the young elf assassin, but.... One of Zeph's great strengths is his intersting NPCs. Which paradoxically can be a drawback in a fragmented party, I feel like I had more conversation with Gocklo than with some of the PCs. Other party wise. Guts. Interesting as always. The Guts-Nerwen thing just happens without planning. I both like it (great character defining RP moments) and don't like it, (having my character defined in part by her relationship with another PC). We'll see where it goes now there's more tension between them over what happened on the bridge. Cinna. You did well leading the newer players, mystic knight kick butt! Baradock. Nerwen now has more respect for your stand with Mint. She'll tell you that in time. On a player note, sorry about the pooH sticks (damnit, left the H off in thread!), and swan folding. I owe you one, thanks for being cool about it. Thanks to everyone else not mentioned there too. It's great playing in a big epic quest, but interacting meaningfully with everyone isn't always possible. There's always other quests. I'd love to quest with Thormanil and Alexis, and to host Matthias and Purpearl (or even quest with if a QM wants to put up with the level difference!) That's enough rambley thoughts from me. TL;DR? It was epic. Thanks!

Nerwen smiles warmly at the gnome. Stars shine on our meeting Matthias. I am glad to see you returned safely after travelling with the circus. I would like to apologise, I fear you may have got caught in the ...rivalry... between Master Holla and I on the bridge. Naming you as Captain of that side was perhaps unfair on you and I hope there are no hard feelings over it,

Nerwen steps over to Purpearl and Matthias, the latter now lugging around a cannon nearly as big as himself. She places her. crocodile handbag on the table and says, This is the bag I was talking about. You may find it useful. Was it 50 gold we agreed upon?

Nerwen goes by Fabian's and has the aquamarine removed from the crocodile handbag she carried. 370-50=320 She also picks up two Pheonix essences at Portia's. 320-(2*50)=220 Then returns to the hall.

Nerwen saw Guts come in and slump in a seat. She went to rise, to speak to him, but did not move. They had not spoken since the bridge, not since angry words and death and the blockadeing of not one but two whole armies. She had spoken a little with some of the other heroes on the boat coming back to Eubric, had heard more of the destruction of Imaestym, the deaths of General Hamilton and Prince Frederick. She understood more, and yet less. Although Orcs were being released from slavery sent to Baltarok, a land some had never seen, that their parents had never seen, hatreds still festered. She had blamed Guts for Frederick's death, she knew better now. But still could not find the words to explain why the bridge needed to stand, beyond that was what we were paid to do. She sighed and remained sitting. But she watched him...

Nerwen returns to the hall. Looking around as if looking for someone in particular, she shrugs and steps up to the quest board she signs up for #102 before walking up the stairs to the saloon.

For your viewing pleasure, Nerwen's paladinizing.

Now that I can, I'm reading over #89 and #90 (plus re-reading #88!). But for the moment, thanks all. Especially CMP & WBD, MDM, Pep & Flare, and Zeph.

Nerwen raises her hand in farewell to the witch hunter and smiles broadly. May the Gods grant you a witch to hunt, little one.

Do not be downcast young prince. You asked me once to restore your father to you if possible. Behold. Here he is. You said you desired to do your fathers work and finish the bridge. Behold ,you have done so. It stands complete and accepted, protected by treaty and agreement. You said you desired to do the light's will, as Raguel did also. He spoke of Augustus, King of Ennon who did the right thing, though he died for it. Do not think death is the end of Raguel's journey, nor that it is a failure on The Lord of Light's part that his servants died. In that they achieved peace through their death, they have attained honour. Raise a memorial to him on this bridge, keep his memory sacred by never crossing this bridge under arms intending violence and go and marry, raise children that your family's throne might be secure from misfortune and ill-chance. And know that I will come if called, if you have need of a servant of the light. Nerwen nods in farewell then moves to board the boat.

Nerwen looked at Prince David, watching his reaction to Raguel's death and cremation, and King Speros hearing Guts' blunt delivery of how his son was killed.

Loot update Alexis - Seductive Perfume, Neutralizer Haldor - Heavy armour, Grand Potion Benji - 60g, remedy Baradok - Sword(WP:10,fire-elemental, longsword), smoke bomb Tesni - 60g, remedy Jess - remedy, smoke bomb, neutralizer, remedy Sorry Cryos, I did say it was first in, and despite not being in thread, Scorpiox claimed first. And now I'm just going to allocate stuff so it's done and we can move on. Nerwen bows to King Speros. The raider there, Guts Holla, is the one you need to speak to about your son. But I can not offer much hope on that score. He reported he killed all who attacked Imaestym.

Nerwen nodded imperceptibly at Gocklo. The ruby held in his hand behind his back glowed in power as Raguel's body and seperated head flashed into sudden searing flame. May your god grant you to haunt this bridge, striking any who cross with evil intent.

Nerwen nods in thanks as Boris returns her robe of the archmage. Loot update Hoke - Neutralizer Guts - Topaz The loot list Alexis, Baradok, Benji, Haldor, Jess and Tesni get one choice from this list This will be first in best dressed. Those who haven't chosen in 24hrs will get a random allocation Seductive Perfume Sword(WP:10,fire-elemental, longsword) Heavy Armour 60g 60g smoke bomb, neutralizer, remedy Consumable List Alexis, Baradok, Benji, Haldor, Jess and Tesni get one choice from this list This will be first in best dressed. Those who haven't chosen in 24hrs will get a random allocation Remedy Grand Potion Remedy Neutralizer Remedy Smoke bomb

Seeing Bastala up and walking, Nerwen raised an eyebrow. No one, except nameless soldiers had died here today. She wasn't sure whether that meant no one would be swearing vengeance for the death of their friends or leaders, or that those friends and leaders were still around, smarting from the beating they had just taken. Speaking first to Raguel she said. Yes you are being sold to appease the orcs. Your death buys freedom from fear of the orcs. Their threat will end. Is your life worth any less? Are the people you serve not worth your service even to the point of death? If your death keeps your prince from the same fate, do you not go gladly? Speaking to the Orc she says Your terms are acceptable. You will need to take the Paladin's head off yourself however. And be warned, he is favoured by the gods, his body is likely to burn when you do, you might not end up with a head to display. Loot Distribution Dyric and Thormanil flip for Tarok's wrath. >Dyric Guts, Thormanil, Hoke and Cinna flip for Emergency Essences > Thormanil, Cinna Alexis, Baradok, Benji, Guts, Haldor, Hoke Jess and Tesni all have selections to make (see below) Alexandre - 60g (10g already taken), Heavy Armour(already taken), grand potion(already taken) (returning one elixir) Alexis - 60g Baradok - 60g Benji - 60g Cinna - 60g, Ether Core, Grand Tonic, Smelling Salt, Emergency Essence Dreyrugr - 60g (already stolen), Helm of the Lord of Light (Immune to Light and Jinxed, Headwear, Suitable for Knights), Elixir Dyric - 60g, Tarok’s Wrath (WP: 20, 1/2 chance to instantly kill orcs, dagger) Guts - 60g, smelling salts, Haldor - 60g Hoke - 60g, Elixir, Elixir, Ether Core + one more choice Jess - 60g Matthias - 60g, Sword of the Red Lizard(WP:10, fire-elemental, longsword), Grand Potion Nerwen - 60g, Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 Health, +5 ether, Immune to Darkness, a roll of meditate replenishes 2 ether, body-wear), Remedy Purpearl - 60g, Heavy Armour, grand tonic Tesni - 60g Thormanil - 60g, Sword of the Warrior of the Light(WP: 14, Light Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Emergency Essence The loot list Alexis, Baradok, Benji, Guts, Haldor, Jess and Tesni get one choice from this list This will be first in best dressed. Those who haven't chosen in 24hrs will get a random allocation Topaz Seductive Perfume Sword(WP:10,fire-elemental, longsword) Heavy Armour 60g 60g smoke bomb, neutralizer, remedy Consumable List Alexis, Baradok, Benji, Haldor, Hoke, Jess and Tesni get one choice from this list This will be first in best dressed. Those who haven't chosen in 24hrs will get a random allocation Grand Potion Remedy Neutralizer Remedy Neutralizer Remedy Smoke bomb

Loot requests so far (let me know if you've a change!). First distribution in approx 13hr No requests yet from Jess, Tesni, Benji, Alexis, Baradok, Haldor, Nerwen Dreyrugr Choice: 60g + Helm of the Lord of Light (Immune to Light and Jinxed, Headwear, Suitable for Knights) + 1 consumable Consumable Choice: Elixir then neutraliser. Thormanil Primary: 60G + Tarok's Wrath Secondary: 60G + Sword of the Warrior of the Light + Consumable (prefer Emergency Essence) Guts whatever share, as consumable, I'd like a smelling salts or emergency essence. Cinna Loot Request: 60g + 1 Ether Core, Grand Tonic, Smelling Salt, Emergency Essence 2nd Choice: 120g + 1 Ether Core Hoke 60gp + Elixir x2 + Ether Core + Emergency Essence Matthias will take one of the "60g + Sword of the Red Lizard (WP:10, fire-elemental, longsword) + 1 Grand Potion OR 120g + 1 Grand Potion". Purpearl 1st preference -> 60g + Heavy Armour + 1 grand tonic 2nd preference -> 60g + 4 consumables (grand tonic, elixir, smelling salt, grand potion) Dyric Tarok's Wrath Alexandre heavy armour

Nerwen shrugged. Compared to elves, people change all the time, and yet also are so short lived as to hardly change at all. If we had not stood on the bridge in your way would that still be true, or would Orcs have set foot in the Kingdoms beyond the bridge intending to burn a capital? Nerwen raises a hand Never mind, you did not, whatever the reason. The kingdoms sent forces into your land and killed and destroyed. You are owed compensation and restitution. You have named a price, one that, I note, does not include destroying the bridge. I have declared my intent to see it paid, we need only wait for Valentino and David to speak. Nerwen's voice is calm, measured and diplomatic.

Noting that David still breathed and Watching as Hoke administers a potion, Nerwen stands and speaks to the Orc. Her voice is calm. Strength and Honour to your clan. I apologise that I appear in the same guise as these, Nerwen's hand wave indicating the prone forms of Cassandra and Raguel I am a Paladin, yes but I am not blinded by the light, instead I swore to bring forth light in all I met, as I was able. I stood against you and your forces because I did not want you to commit the same grievous acts as those you wish to call to account. Regarding that accounting what you have asked is not entirely ours to give. Take Raguel's head, though what use you will find for it I do not know. No one will burn with shame and dishonour that you have it. David is still using his head, and I hope that now the apostate paladin is gone he will use it for better things. We cannot release those held as slaves. But this prince can. When he stands I will counsel him to do exactly that, he will need his head for that though.

apologies. Those swords should have been separated. I've edited the list now. Feel free to stick with the choice of 60g+1sword+G.potion or swap to something else.

OOC: but I won't grey it out so it's easier to read. Dreyrugr and Alexandre stole some stuff as Black Knights. I've spoken with them both and they're both tossing stuff back in (Drey: 60g, Alex: elixir, H.Armour, G.Potion, 10g) Everyone can make a choice from this list. If two (or more) players want the same item I'll roll a die between them. Feel free to specify a second choice if you don't want to roll off. If you get consumable choices, don't forget to specify what you'd like. This is not first in best dressed, but I'll do the first allocations in approx 27 hours. Choices made after that will not have the full list to chose from. The loot list 60g + Topaz + 1 consumable 60g + Seductive Perfume + 1 consumable 60g + Tarok’s Wrath (WP: 20, 1/2 chance to instantly kill orcs, dagger) 60g + Sword(WP:10,fire-elemental, longsword) + 1 consumable 60g + Sword(WP:10,fire-elemental, longsword) + 1 consumable 60g +Sword of the Warrior of Light (WP: 14, Light Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword) + 1 consumable 60g + Heavy Armour + 1 consumable 60g + Heavy Armour + 1 consumable 60g + Heavy Armour + 1 consumable 60g + Helm of the Lord of Light (Immune to Light and Jinxed, Headwear, Suitable for Knights) + 1 consumable 60g Robes of the Disciple of Ennoc (+5 Health, +5 ether, Immune to Darkness, a roll of meditate replenishes 2 ether, body-wear) + 1 consumable 120g + 1 consumable 120g + 1 consumable 60g + 4 consumables 60g + 4 consumables 60g + 4 consumables Consumable List 3xElixir 3xGrand Potion 5xRemedy 2xgrand tonic 3xneutralizer 2xsmelling salts 2xSmoke bomb 2xEmergency Essence 2xEther Core