[Game Thread] A Children's Trip to The Market| The Monastery of Vhearaun

[Ysolde]

You have been escorted into Ruby Platin's office. There is a circular table a single huge map upon it. It is a map of the city and environs with numerous figures placed at the Noble Houses, in the various caverns, and even on the city streets. You note that the figures move on their own repositioning based on information sent by Lady Emerald's spies and powered by Lady Amethyst's magics no doubt.

Ruby towers above most people at six foot and two inches, she's wearing her full plate at the moment, and she looks upon you as you enter with a serious gaze. She gestures to the table and says, "Gather around younglings you are being given an important task."

She moves to the table with four sets of note cards in hand. She sets each note card down and says a name, "Zakntar, T'rissoyss, Lythrana, and Bruherd. Four of our young family members each of age to be allowed their first visit to the market and their first true view outside the Platin compound."

Her red eyes look to you and you likely feel fear as the warrior woman measures you up, "You will escort these children to the Market. You will allow each to purchase items worth up to fifty gold pieces and you will bring them to see some of the city and then return. You are expected to ensure their safety and to educate them on the sights that they see. Make them understand at a visceral level what it is to be a member of House Platin."

She steps back from the map saying, "The outing is in 24 hours you may use this map for the next four hours to plan and prepare. You may also ask questions for the next twenty minutes and then I will be on another task and none of the nobles of this house will be available to you. This task is yours and yours alone, we expect you to succeed and the children to be returned home unharmed."

For those of you raised in the house from childhood you would remember your own first trips into the city. First with family members, then with guards, never on your own unless you were foolish enough to sneak out and then you would be met by Ruby with a stern lecture about responsibility and the feelings of your house members if you were to die. For those not raised in the house this is not exactly new but other houses do things differently so it is not exactly the same.

Females Note Cards Name: T'rissoyss Platin Age: 17 House Relationship Tree: Lady Diamond -> 4th Daughter Re'uthen (deceased) -> T'rissoyss Studies: T'rissoyss is studying under her grandmother and is already a powerful druidess Personality: T'rissoyss tends to lace her speech with animal sounds of all sorts. She is highly curious about all animal life and will study even an insect for minutes at a time. She is especially fascinated by spiders and has been known to turn into one. Notes: Do not mention Re'uthen! T'rissoyss will turn into an animal and flee. Name: Lythrana Platin Age: ??? House Relationship Tree: Recently adopted by Matron Mother Platin Studies: Currently studying under Silveria and extremely powerful Personality: Lythrana moves about the world as if she has a higher calling but she is extraordinarily naive about the world of the underdark. The Matron Mother will not say where she found Lythrana and it seems the winged girl may not be from this plane. Notes: Do not allow priestess' of Lolth to interact with Lythrana! If necessary run or, if possible, hide.

Males Note Cards Name: Zakntar Platin Age: 20 House Relationship Tree: Matron Mother Platin -> 2nd Son R'aznor (deceased) -> Daughter Ebon Moon -> Zakntar Studies: Zakntar is currently studying under Lady Amethyst she describes his skills as "developing well" Personality: Zakntar struggled with the idea that the rest of Menzoberanzan is a matriarchy and that he will have to keep his head down and make pretense at subservience. Lady Ruby is now working on this but he shows signs of backsliding from time to time. Notes: Do not allow Zakntar to speak with high ranked ladies. Not allowed in women's bathing area! Name: Bruherd Platin Age: 18 House Relationship Tree: Lady Ruby -> Son Corubon -> Daughter Y'stralla -> Bruherd Studies: Bruherd is studying under his grandfather. He shows great promise with ranged weaponry, some affinity for holy magic, and middling skill in melee combat. Bruherd is a quiet young man with a large shy streak and speaks rarely. Dame Silveria is working with him to try and pull him from his shell. Notes: Keep a close eye on Bruherd he fades into a crowd or a shadow with ease and can not be seen even with darkvision.

[Dyerdon]

Mayala The light, sing-song voice drifted through the rooms the lithe figure danced through. Pausing as she reached the office. Her song drifting off on the wind. She held her head a bit higher for a moment, before she swept in, not fully ceasing her dance... she stood before Ruby, pausing to hear what she had to say, and to look and see who else would help her wrangle the younglings. Though her vacant smile broadened a bit more at the thought of hanging out with them. She was quite interested in what T'rissoyss could do. Mayala enjoyed touching upon Elistaree's domain of nature. She was also fascinated by Lythrana, while it was said that Mayala could dance on air itself, Lythrana had actual wings... she wanted to touch them.. She probably shouldn't. Bruherd worked closely with Silveria, his penchant for holy magic putting him at odds with the very belief structure of the other Houses... she was interested in seeing what he could do... maybe the High Priestess would let her help sometime! And lastly, Zakntar... he was going to be a problem. She could relate to his annoyance... maybe this trip would be good for all of them! Though she hated going out into the market... "It sounds like they're all prone to running away!" she said, her voice breezy, sing-song... "Little explorers... I can call for some assistance," she mused, wondering what little animals would listen to her call... She had a few odd interactions with creatures before... she wanted to see what animals T'rissoyss.. but she did have an idea. It'd be fun!

 

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Stats Name: Mayala Agrach Dyrr Race: Ability Score Increase: Your Charisma score increases by 1. Superior Darkvision. Your darkvision has a range of 120 feet, instead of 60. Sunlight Sensitivity.ou have disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of the attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight. Drow Magic. You know the Dancing Lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Faerie Fire spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Darkness spell onceand regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. Drow Weapon Training. You have proficiency with rapiers, shortswords, and hand crossbows.Drow Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Age: Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old. Size: Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium. Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Fey Ancestry: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep. Trance: Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep. Keen Senses: You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Elven.Elf Class: Spellcasting Arcane Recovery: You have learned to regain some of your magical energy by studying your spellbook. Once per day when you finish a short rest, you can choose expended spell slots to recover. The spell slots can have a combined level that is equal to or less than half your wizard level (rounded up), and none of the slots can be 6th level or higher.Wizard | Spellcasting Channel Divinity. At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an effect determined by your domain. Some domains grant you additional effects as you advance in levels, as noted in the domain description. When you use your Channel Divinity, you choose which effect to create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your cleric spell save DC. Beginning at 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity twice between rests, and beginning at 18th level, you can use it three times between rests. When you finish a short or long rest, you regain your expended uses. Channel Divinity: Turn Undead As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the undead. Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can't take reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.Cleric Arcane Tradition: Training in War and Song: When you adopt this tradition at 2nd level, you gain proficiency with light armor, and you gain proficiency with one type of one-handed melee weapon of your choice. You also gain proficiency in the Performance skill if you don’t already have it. Bladesong: Starting at 2nd level, you can invoke an elven magic called the Bladesong, provided that you aren’t wearing medium or heavy armor or using a shield. It graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus. You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are incapacitated, if you don medium or heavy armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the following benefits: You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1) Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. You gain a bonus to any Constitution saving throw you make to maintain your concentration on a spell. The bonus equals your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1). You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest. Extra Attack: Starting at 6th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks.Bladesinging | Divine Domain: (Acolyte of Nature.At 1st level, you learn one cantrip of your choice from the druid spell list. This cantrip counts as a cleric cantrip for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of cleric cantrips you know. You also gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, or Survival. Channel Divinity: Charm Animals and Plants Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to charm animals and plants. As an action, you present your holy symbol and invoke the name of your deity. Each beast or plant creature that can see you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is charmed by you for 1 minute or until it takes damage. While it is charmed by you, it is friendly to you and other creatures you designate.Nature) Stats HP: 50/50 | AC: 19 with Mage Armor16 | Initiative: +3 | Speed: 40 | Passive Perception: 15 Languages Common | Elven | Undercommon | Drow Sign Language Feats Skilled at mimicry and dramatics, you gain the following benefits: Increase your Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. You have an advantage on Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Performance) checks when trying to pass yourself off as a different person. You can mimic the speech of another person or the sounds made by other creatures. You must have heard the person speaking, or heard the creature make the sound, for at least 1 minute. A successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by your Charisma (Deception) check allows a listener to determine that the effect is faked.Actor | You are exceptionally speedy and agile. You gain the following benefits: Your speed increases by 10 feet. When you use the Dash action, difficult terrain doesn't cost you extra movement on that turn. When you make a melee attack against a creature, you don't provoke opportunity attacks from that creature for the rest of the turn, whether you hit or not.Mobile Saving Throws Strength: +0 | Dexterity: +4 | Constitution: +1 | Intelligence: +7 | Wisdom:+6 | Charisma: +2 Skills Acrobatics: +3 | Acrobatics: +3 | Animal Handling: +1 | Arcana : +2 | Athletics: -1 | Deception: +1 | History: +2 | Insight (Prof): +5 | Intimidation: +1 | Investigation: +2 | Medicine: +1 | Nature (Prof): +6 | Perception (Prof): +5 | Performance (Prof): +5 | Persuasion: +1 | Religion (Prof): +6 | [i]Sleight of Hand: +3 | Stealth: +3 | Survival: +1 Items of Note +8 to hit, 1d8+4 Piercing damageRapier +1 | +7 to hit, 1d4+3 piercing damageDagger | +2 to bonus to AC if you're not wearing any armor or using a shieldBracers of Defense | You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while wearing this ring.Ring of Protection | Woven into this black corset is purple thread suggestive of webbing. Up to 20 minutes each day (which you can split up as you choose), you can cause the mother's corset to sprout eight spider legs from your body. You gain a climb speed of 30 feet and a +8 bonus on Climb checks. While under this effect, you can take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.Mother's Corset Spells Spell Save DC: Wizard: 15/Cleric: 14 | Spell Attack Modifier: Wizard +8/Cleric +7 | Cantrips Known: 8 | Spells Known: 16 | Spells Prepared: 8 Wizard/3 Cleric Cantrips Wizard: Mending | Prestidigitation | Minor Illusion | Ray of Frost Cleric: Sacred Flame | Spare the Dying | Thaumaturgy | Druidcraft Level 1 4/4 Wizard: Idenitify | Mage Armor (P) | Shield (P) | Sleep (P) Cleric: Healing Word (P) | Animal Friendship (Domain) | Speak with Animals (P) Level 2 3/3 Wizard:Gentle Repose | Knock | Mirror Image | Misty Step Cleric: Lesser Restoration (P) | Barkskin (Domain) | Spike Growth (Domain) Level 3 3/3 Wizard: Dispel Magic | Counterspell (P) | Haste (P) | Fly Cleric: Revivify Level 4 3/3 Wizard: Charm Monster | Control Water | Dimension Door | Divination Cleric: Death Ward Level 5 3/3 Wizard: Animate Objects | Bigby's Hand | Passwall| Wall of Force

[Rylus]

Akordia Standing silently with her back against a wall as everyone enters Akordia nod to each person as they enter the room. When Lady Ruby enters, she is much more respectful and bows deeply but still silent, but she quickly moves forward when called to gather. Whether on purpose or simply instinctive she makes sure no one moves behind her at any point. 'Great' she thinks to herself 'high risk younglings to guard, just what i wanted to do tomorrow.' she lets the thought trail off as she looks at each card, doing her best to memorize them or at least the important information. still looking at the card she asks "Ma'am, are we aloud to bring them back early if there is trouble? Some of them look like they will have problems blending into the market." she flinches as she realizes that her words might have sounded rude, her eyes snap up to Lady Ruby "Ma'am i don't mean to sound rude, i just don't want the house to get into trouble."

[Talissen70]

Dral'al Silith stood silently at the side of her mother as she addressed the room. Unlike Mayala's dancers gait and the predatory nature of her adopted sister Akordia, any movement Dral made was carefully measured. Calculated to be most efficient and sparing, lest the moment called for action.

Despite their familiarity, Dral surveyed the attendees frequently, her red tinged eyes scanning for any sign of danger. Even here, she was prepared for it. She wore a dark cloak over a formal black dress, the now-pallid scar on her neck covered. There was no sign of a weapon but her left hand always hovered close to her side where her crossbow hung, secured to her belt.

Dral listened as the names were read out T'rissoyss, now she was a scatterbrain and flighty, but easily distracted. Lythrana She would require to be herded carefully, a gentle hand as Dral had no idea what she was capable of and her mother had chosen not to share. The mention of the priestess' of Lolth drew a sharp hiss from Dral's mute mouth.

Zakntar Now that was a more basic problem, this boy had a lesson to learn and while it was not her responsibility, she would happily assist in his education if required. And lastly Bruherd, her grand-nephew, she had some fondness for this one. Or as close to fondness as she could envisage.

Dral'al'silith cast her mind back to her attempts to sneak out of the house and follow Corubon when he visited the marketplace over a century ago. She was a different person then and had a very different future ahead of her. This visit was sure to be dangerous and the warning of no assistance from her mother or the other nobles was not lost on her. She had a very strong feeling that 'visceral' would be an appropriate description of their day.

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[Aoem]

Rensau A tall and stoically poised, athletic and lean, Drow soldier strides into the room. His movements appear measured and graceful, like a stalking panther, a silver grey cloak thrown over one shoulder, draping across his armor, the color of smokey obsidian, trimmed in a platinum silver. Strapped across his back, between his shoulder blades, a great sword in a black leather sheath. His guarded violet eyes, flecked with sparks of silver, only barely flick upwards to regard the people present in the room, he takes a step to the side and crosses his arms as he leans against the wall, and then flexibly bows quite low when Ruby glances his way. Rensau Platin, at your service my Lady. He takes in the information and listens carefully, while studying the notecards.

[Grouchy]

Seldizar When Seldizar enters before the initial briefing by Ruby, as usual he is impeccably put together. His straight white hair is combed perfectly and pulled into a ponytail, with just a few strands hanging from his temple to give him a rakish look. His elegant doublet is black embroidered with silver, with not a wrinkle visible or a thread out of place. He wears black leggings and a pair of black well polished boots, accented with silver on the buckles that encircles his ankles. A rapier hangs from his cloth belt, also black in color and embroidered with silver, with a pair of black gloves tucked into his belt on his left side. Approaching Ruby, he bows properly and greets her. "An honor to be in your presence, Grand Mother," he says with a light, rich voice as he addresses the mother of his father. He takes in the others present and gives them each a single polite nod to acknowledge their presence - he is familiar with all of them and glad to see their presence here for whatever tasks Grand Mother has in store for them. As she speaks, Seldizar processes her words and considers the situation. Although typically not the most demanding of tasks, market escorts were not without danger themselves. Seldizar recalls some of the trouble he witnessed on his own market trips in his youth. He knows all four of the youth and takes special note of Bruherd who, by nature of birth, is his nephew and who has received training from Seldizar himself. He knows his introspective nature and shyness can often be misconstrued as nervousness and not, as it were, just his personality. Still, Seldizar muses, he will definitely pay special attention to him. Although the others seem unsure as to the right approach at first, Seldizar comes to a possible strategy right away. Addressing the others, he says "With our numbers we should be able to have one or two escorts per youth, enough that if there is trouble some of us can handle the situation while the others takes the youths to safety. Most of us have gone to the market ourselves in one shape or another - although not always done in the same manner, this always struck me as the most cautious and controlled method." "As for the trip itself, we should establish a primary route and an alternate route, in case we experience issues on one of them. A rendezvous point outside of the market in case we need to split up and regroup would also be wise. I am, of course, open to any other recommendations or suggestions for our best course of action."

 

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Stats Seldizar of House Platin Drow | Wizard 9 (Deathsinging) | Entertainer | Feats: Shadow Touched. HP: 56/56 | AC: Mage Armor16 | Saves: STR -1 / DEX +3 / CON +2 / INT +8 / WIS +4 / CHA +1 Senses: Initiative +3. Passive Perception 14. Passive Investigation 18. Move: 30 feet. | Conditions: None. Melee Attack: +3 | Ranged Attack: +7 ** ** Trained Skills: Acrobatics +7. Arcana +8. Investigation +8. Perception +4. Performance +5. Stealth +7. SPELLS: (DC 16, +8 spell attack bonus) | (1) 4/4. (2) 3/3. (3) 3/3. (4) 3/3. (5) 1/1. (*denotes Drow Magic spell - once per long rest, CHA for spellcasting.)(**denotes Shadow Touched spells.) (0): Dancing Lights*. Fire Bolt. Mage Hand. Prestidigitation. Shocking Grasp. (1): Faerie Fire*. Inflict Wounds**. Invisibility**. (2): Darkness*. (3): (4): (5): Special Abilities/Other Information: After short rest, can recover up to 5 levels of spell slots.Arcane Recovery | Light armor (bladesinging).Armor Proficiencies | You can always find a place to perform, usually in an inn or tavern but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble's court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a liking to you.Background Feature: By Popular Demand | Each use lasts 1 minute, recovers all uses after long rest. Activates with bonus action. When active - +4 bonus to AC; +10 walking speed; advantage on Acrobatics checks; +4 bonus to CON checks to maintain concentration.Bladesong - 4/4. | 120 feet.Darkvision | Knows Dancing Lights cantrip, Faerie Fire once per long rest, Darkness once per long rest.Drow Magic | Can attack twice when he uses the Attack option - can cast a cantrip as one of those attacks.Extra Attack | Can cast Inflict Wounds and Invisibility each once per long rest, can also use them with spell slots.Feat:Shadow Touched | Advantage on savings throws vs being charmed, cannot be magically put to sleep.Fey Ancestry | Proficient in Perception.Keen Senses | Common, Elven.Languages | Disadvantage on attack rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight when you, target, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.Sunlight Sensitivity | Disguise kit. Musical instrument (tambourine).Tool Proficiencies | Does not sleep, only meditates for 4 hours each dayTrance | Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows (wizard). Rapiers, shortswords, hand crossbows (drow). Whips (bladesinging).Weapon Proficiencies

[Ysolde]

Answers Ruby eyes you each and nods slowly, "You may bring them back early if there is trouble, in that case you will each provide a gift to the children, and you will still spend the rest of the day looking after them. Their parents would like the time to themselves, and they deserve it for the difficult task of raising children." She adds on, "That said this is also a test for you because we will have need of house members who can be trusted soon. Something is coming soon, some great trial that even the goddess does not know about. So, perform well in this and you will be given further tasks as my mother always says, 'The Reward for a job well done is a more difficult job.'" "Now look at the city map, decide your routes, and you have ten more minutes of my time if you have more questions."

[Aoem]

Rensau Rensau moves toward the table, standing attentively with a patient and curious disposition. He looks around the table, studying the assembled people as he scratches a fingernail down the side of his cheek. It seems sensible that we depart the west wall, to the south east, find our way to the hags walk, wherethen we pass beside SerpentsMaw and arrive at the Bazzar. Once our visit to the market is completed, we exit to the east via the Hawkers Way, arrive at the step of Tier Breche, for a bit of grandiose sightseeing, and then turn westward to stroll the historic KindalariszTriumph lane. Rensau cautiously appraises the mood of the room, keeping his tone and eyes low. He gestures with his hand to the map, tracing the small circle of the route across the parchment as he spoke. This would allow the children ample time, to parous various stalls, and mingle with the commonfolk just enough... He trails off as he bows slightly and lets out a small sigh. Hopefully that was received well, If the mother of Steel thinks I spoke out of turn, well.. But, It does seem a sensible route.

[DiceGoblin]

Dinral Most may be ungrateful in Dinral's position. A child of the Matron Mother who is so low ranking in the family. But he was not. He was grateful he had been born into the Platin family. Even as a low ranking member he still had far more than most men in other families. He was as comfortable as he could be, had as much freedom as could be had, here in the Underdark. He was surprised when he was summoned by Ruby, the Matron Mother and her wives paid him little notice. He made sure to dress properly, and even put on shoes, before making his way. He recognized the others who were called, but he wasn't too familiar with any of them. He was the sort of keep mostly to himself. The person Dinral tended to interact with the most was Dakon. Training in the arts took up most of his spare time. Dinral moved with nearly impossible grace, each movement effortless and almost dance-like. His footfalls were so light he hardly made a sound on the ground. He stepped into the chamber and offered Lady Ruby a bow, before stepping off to the side to allow room for the others. He had probably interacted with Lady Ruby the least of all his aunts, though considering how little he saw of all of them that meant nothing. Dinral was slightly disappointed as he listened to the task they were given. Escorting children to the market for the first time wasn't exactly his idea of fun. But he would do it without external complaint. He dutifully read the cards with each of the children's names on it. All would have their challenges it seemed. He sympathized with Zakntar's struggles with understanding the rest of the city's rules. He had certainly gotten into a bit of trouble with it during his younger years. Though his time in the arena had meant that his standing in the rest of the city was slightly different. He had fans that would still want to chat whenever he was out and about, as he had only retired a few years ago. The name he recognized was Lythrana, as she was his adopted sister. He had at least interacted with her before. He wouldn't say they were close, but they were familiar with each other. Dinral hadn't asked questions about the wings or her origins, which was perhaps the reason she seemed more comfortable with him than with others. Plans were being made and it appears they still had some time left to ask questions. "I have no complaints about the route. I would like to suggest that I be one of the escorts for miss Lythrana. I know my sister at least a bit and she may be more comfortable with a familiar face." With her status as being adopted into the family, she may need some extra support. The market could be unforgiving. Taking advantage of the fact that they had a small amount of Ruby's time, Dinral bowed again before speaking up. "Lady Ruby, you said that something is coming soon. Beyond the usual, is there anything we should be watching out for?"

 

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[Dyerdon]

Mayala Slender fingers laced behind her back as she stretched to lean forward. Her eyes moving over the map in quiet being a relative word, considering she almost always seemed to have a melody upon her lips, or a soft hum emanating from her throatquiet contemplation. She smiled wistfully as she listened to the others, enjoying their own song... discordant, yet joined together. They may not always get along, but they worked together. She could not say the same of her late parents, she mused. "We should get them gifts anyway, remind them that while we are showing them how to act while amongst those infused with heavy ego, that they are actually loved within this household," she said in her soft, sing-song lilt. Her eyes moved to take in the others who had gathered, as she straightened, bringing her arms up and over her head in her stretch. "Rensau has a good plan though, I like it, simple yet ensures they can all have some much needed fun," she added.

 

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Stats Name: Mayala Agrach Dyrr Race: Ability Score Increase: Your Charisma score increases by 1. Superior Darkvision. Your darkvision has a range of 120 feet, instead of 60. Sunlight Sensitivity.ou have disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of the attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight. Drow Magic. You know the Dancing Lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Faerie Fire spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Darkness spell onceand regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. Drow Weapon Training. You have proficiency with rapiers, shortswords, and hand crossbows.Drow Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Age: Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old. Size: Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium. Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Fey Ancestry: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep. Trance: Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep. Keen Senses: You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Elven.Elf Class: Spellcasting Arcane Recovery: You have learned to regain some of your magical energy by studying your spellbook. Once per day when you finish a short rest, you can choose expended spell slots to recover. The spell slots can have a combined level that is equal to or less than half your wizard level (rounded up), and none of the slots can be 6th level or higher.Wizard | Spellcasting Channel Divinity. At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an effect determined by your domain. Some domains grant you additional effects as you advance in levels, as noted in the domain description. When you use your Channel Divinity, you choose which effect to create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your cleric spell save DC. Beginning at 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity twice between rests, and beginning at 18th level, you can use it three times between rests. When you finish a short or long rest, you regain your expended uses. Channel Divinity: Turn Undead As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the undead. Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can't take reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.Cleric Arcane Tradition: Training in War and Song: When you adopt this tradition at 2nd level, you gain proficiency with light armor, and you gain proficiency with one type of one-handed melee weapon of your choice. You also gain proficiency in the Performance skill if you don’t already have it. Bladesong: Starting at 2nd level, you can invoke an elven magic called the Bladesong, provided that you aren’t wearing medium or heavy armor or using a shield. It graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus. You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are incapacitated, if you don medium or heavy armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the following benefits: You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1) Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. You gain a bonus to any Constitution saving throw you make to maintain your concentration on a spell. The bonus equals your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1). You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest. Extra Attack: Starting at 6th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks.Bladesinging | Divine Domain: (Acolyte of Nature.At 1st level, you learn one cantrip of your choice from the druid spell list. This cantrip counts as a cleric cantrip for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of cleric cantrips you know. You also gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, or Survival. Channel Divinity: Charm Animals and Plants Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to charm animals and plants. As an action, you present your holy symbol and invoke the name of your deity. Each beast or plant creature that can see you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is charmed by you for 1 minute or until it takes damage. While it is charmed by you, it is friendly to you and other creatures you designate.Nature) Stats HP: 50/50 | AC: 21 with Mage Armor16 | Initiative: +3 | Speed: 40 | Passive Perception: 15 Languages Common | Elven | Undercommon | Drow Sign Language Feats Skilled at mimicry and dramatics, you gain the following benefits: Increase your Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. You have an advantage on Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Performance) checks when trying to pass yourself off as a different person. You can mimic the speech of another person or the sounds made by other creatures. You must have heard the person speaking, or heard the creature make the sound, for at least 1 minute. A successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by your Charisma (Deception) check allows a listener to determine that the effect is faked.Actor | You are exceptionally speedy and agile. You gain the following benefits: Your speed increases by 10 feet. When you use the Dash action, difficult terrain doesn't cost you extra movement on that turn. When you make a melee attack against a creature, you don't provoke opportunity attacks from that creature for the rest of the turn, whether you hit or not.Mobile Saving Throws Strength: +0 | Dexterity: +4 | Constitution: +1 | Intelligence: +7 | Wisdom:+6 | Charisma: +2 Skills Acrobatics: +3 | Acrobatics: +3 | Animal Handling: +1 | Arcana : +2 | Athletics: -1 | Deception: +1 | History: +2 | Insight (Prof): +5 | Intimidation: +1 | Investigation: +2 | Medicine: +1 | Nature (Prof): +6 | Perception (Prof): +5 | Performance (Prof): +5 | Persuasion: +1 | Religion (Prof): +6 | [i]Sleight of Hand: +3 | Stealth: +3 | Survival: +1 Items of Note +8 to hit, 1d8+4 Piercing damageRapier +1 | +7 to hit, 1d4+3 piercing damageDagger | +2 to bonus to AC if you're not wearing any armor or using a shieldBracers of Defense | You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while wearing this ring.Ring of Protection | Woven into this black corset is purple thread suggestive of webbing. Up to 20 minutes each day (which you can split up as you choose), you can cause the mother's corset to sprout eight spider legs from your body. You gain a climb speed of 30 feet and a +8 bonus on Climb checks. While under this effect, you can take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.Mother's Corset Spells Spell Save DC: Wizard: 15/Cleric: 14 | Spell Attack Modifier: Wizard +8/Cleric +7 | Cantrips Known: 8 | Spells Known: 16 | Spells Prepared: 8 Wizard/3 Cleric Cantrips Wizard: Mending | Prestidigitation | Minor Illusion | Ray of Frost Cleric: Sacred Flame | Spare the Dying | Thaumaturgy | Druidcraft Level 1 4/4 Wizard: Idenitify | Mage Armor (P) | Shield (P) | Sleep (P) Cleric: Healing Word (P) | Animal Friendship (Domain) | Speak with Animals (P) Level 2 3/3 Wizard:Gentle Repose | Knock | Mirror Image | Misty Step Cleric: Lesser Restoration (P) | Barkskin (Domain) | Spike Growth (Domain) Level 3 3/3 Wizard: Dispel Magic | Counterspell (P) | Haste (P) | Fly Cleric: Revivify Level 4 3/3 Wizard: Charm Monster | Control Water | Dimension Door | Divination Cleric: Death Ward Level 5 3/3 Wizard: Animate Objects | Bigby's Hand | Passwall| Wall of Force

[Aoem]

Rensau Rensau smiles a thin and wry grin, his quicksilver & lavender eyes coming alight with an excited spark, while he studies the map and blinks through different thoughts. He dips his head toward Seldizar respectfully as he continues to say. I believe a good alternate route would be to travel beside the mist rift, and around Narbondel. From the west-wall to the south west, via Lloth's prominade, under the shadow of Lloths Web. Then, to the east, upon arachnid's avenue, wherethen we pass under & behold the great 'light & time' column Narbondel. Haz'aahtryle' Stumble will carry us to the Bazzar, that would provide us two exit routes from the Bazzar, to the north & north east, the first, being the more direct path home. . The corner of Ren's mouth twitches upward as he considers the countless potential ambush spots, the different spires and citadels of hostile houses, the venomous structures and jagged walkways that had been soaked with the blood of insidiousness, for millenniums. Ren flicks his fingers into his palm, holding his fists loosely beside his legs. He takes another silent breath, and after a moment of consideration, looks again at Seldizar and concludes to say, As for a rendezvous, I am open to two options, either, the first stone of the S'sril ascent to Tier Breche, or, the foot of the great pillar Narbondel. Ren steps back from the table, bowing deeply again to the Steel Mother Ruby, Exalted mother, we will absolutely succeed in this errand, there is naught need for concern, well... anymore than we already bear for the protection of the children. I'm sure Dinral will keep young Lythrana in tow, I will do my best to watch the males, Zakntar & Bruherd. I promise to keep one out of conversation with, and away from the bathhouses of highborn ladies. The other, will be closely monitored as well.

[Talissen70]

Dral'al'silith stepped forward from the shadow of her mother, almost soundless but eliciting a sharp click from her ruined throat, to draw visual attention, before her hands moved in patterns before her in drow-speak for all

"Ren's plan is sound, as our number is six, I propose Rensau takes Zakntar and bestows upon him the appropriate place of Drow male if needs be. Dinral with Lythrana and Mayala with T'rossoyss. I will watch Bruherd. This will allow Akordia and Seldizar to freely observe for additional dangers and act accordingly".

Stepping up to the table, she continued "Make no mistake, this is a test for us all, and we would be wise to note it as such. We are Platin, many will seek to take advantage of any error we make".

Stopping to turn to her mother she signs quickly to her "We will not allow any embarrassment to befall the family" before bowing and returning to her side matching eye contact with each of the others in the room

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[Ysolde]

The last question and what comes next Ruby looks to Dinral and says, “I wish I knew. Even my wife, the Matron Mother herself, is not quite sure. Whatever it might be it is something literally world shaking. I have my son Corubon ensuring the troops are ready and I have been working with our retainers practicing for earthquake, mind flayer, demon attack, and basically any disaster I can imagine. The various people we care for and who, in turn, care for us are as ready as can be.” A svirfneblin, in service uniform, comes in and bows. Ruby nods and the woman rises then waits as Ruby heads towards her. The two exit headed somewhere else likely more drills and preparation. You are then left to prepare.

Children As you prepare yourselves the next day the children arrive. The two girls are each holding one of the Matron Mother’s hands and the boys on either side. She releases the girls hands and steps to each one of them saying something only for them. She approaches you and each one of you receives either a soft pat on the shoulder or a quick hug depending on your preference. Each of you also receive your own whisper her soft warm voice saying something personal to you and you alone. She reminds you of a time you spent with her that was special to you then asks you to care for the children. It is a short moment of personal attention and then she turns and walks off having taken a few minutes of her busy schedule just for this.

Note: Matron Mother Relating a moment that would be personal to your character would be too hard for me to truly put in. Imagine it being like a special moment with a mother figure in your own life and that is what would be conveyed here. This is a woman who cares, who spends every waking moment worried about each of her family members. Someone who regrets every failure and who knows that sometimes she’s asking her children to walk into danger and there is nothing she can do to fully prevent it. Someone who plays a game of survival against the greatest evil houses every day.

Note: History A simple DC 10 history check would remind you that the Svrfneblin city of Blingdenstone was destroyed by house Baenre as belated punishment for helping Mithral Hall when that house and others attacked. Your house rescued many of the deep gnomes in the guise of ‘attacking’ and since then quite a few live and work here. DC 15 history might let you know that your own house could not avoid the Mithral Hall conflict but somehow the caves your house used ended up collapsing due to a it was clearly not’Dwarven’ spell and by the time your house had dug out the retreat was already sounded.

[Aoem]

Rensau Good Day, Lady T'rissoyss, Lady Lythrana. Rensau gives a courteous bow as he sees them approach at their mothers hand. Lady Platin, Matron Mother. He claps both fists across his chest in a gesture of peace and fealty. He lifts his chest and chin, standing straightly as he appraises the two males, Zakntar & Bruherd. Hello young ones, you know you're very lucky to be allowed an outing. He similes through thin blueish lips, as he gives them a curt narrowing of the eyes, and exhales sharply as he snaps his feet together, in a typical military fashion.. Rensau salutes with a formal hand gesture, and conveys respects in the silent hand code. He then takes up his escort position, and prepares to embark.

[Dyerdon]

Mayala Mayala made a soft, yet high pitch "Hm!" sound that was quite pleased as she danced behind the others to make preparations for the night. She almost always seemed like she needed to be in motion, to let the flow of the music only she seemed to hear, move through her limbs. Well, the music would be only heard by her if she didn't softly sing or hum it to herself just as often, which filled the room once more when she entered the next day. She paused beside Rensau as he smartly communicated to the children- where she gleefully waved. She was a bit more reserved in the company of strangers... unless they were being brought into the family. She always expressed a deep excitement for new members! Her eyes drifted over the group, pausing at the winged girl and the youngest, she was fascinated by the wings for sure... but the fact the other one could turn into an animal, like a spider, amazed her. Spiders were creepy, sure... In no small part due to Lolth's involvement.. but she grew up surrounded by the things. She couldn't wait to see her in action. Her eyes finally settled on the Matron Mother, offering her the biggest of grins. It was Silveria that had found her broken body, but it was the Matron Mother that made sure she was able to receive the care she had. "How is everyone today?" she asked, turning back toward the children. She showed decorum in her own way when behind closed doors, she genuinely cared about the well being of others... despite the annoyance of those same people.

 

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Stats Name: Mayala Agrach Dyrr Race: Ability Score Increase: Your Charisma score increases by 1. Superior Darkvision. Your darkvision has a range of 120 feet, instead of 60. Sunlight Sensitivity.ou have disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of the attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight. Drow Magic. You know the Dancing Lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Faerie Fire spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Darkness spell onceand regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. Drow Weapon Training. You have proficiency with rapiers, shortswords, and hand crossbows.Drow Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2. Age: Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old. Size: Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium. Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Fey Ancestry: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep. Trance: Elves do not sleep. Instead they meditate deeply, remaining semi-conscious, for 4 hours a day. The Common word for this meditation is "trance." While meditating, you dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive after years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit a human would from 8 hours of sleep. Keen Senses: You have proficiency in the Perception skill. Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Elven.Elf Class: Spellcasting Arcane Recovery: You have learned to regain some of your magical energy by studying your spellbook. Once per day when you finish a short rest, you can choose expended spell slots to recover. The spell slots can have a combined level that is equal to or less than half your wizard level (rounded up), and none of the slots can be 6th level or higher.Wizard | Spellcasting Channel Divinity. At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an effect determined by your domain. Some domains grant you additional effects as you advance in levels, as noted in the domain description. When you use your Channel Divinity, you choose which effect to create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your cleric spell save DC. Beginning at 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity twice between rests, and beginning at 18th level, you can use it three times between rests. When you finish a short or long rest, you regain your expended uses. Channel Divinity: Turn Undead As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the undead. Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can't take reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.Cleric Arcane Tradition: Training in War and Song: When you adopt this tradition at 2nd level, you gain proficiency with light armor, and you gain proficiency with one type of one-handed melee weapon of your choice. You also gain proficiency in the Performance skill if you don’t already have it. Bladesong: Starting at 2nd level, you can invoke an elven magic called the Bladesong, provided that you aren’t wearing medium or heavy armor or using a shield. It graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus. You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are incapacitated, if you don medium or heavy armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required). While your Bladesong is active, you gain the following benefits: You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1) Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. You gain a bonus to any Constitution saving throw you make to maintain your concentration on a spell. The bonus equals your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1). You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest. Extra Attack: Starting at 6th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks.Bladesinging | Divine Domain: (Acolyte of Nature.At 1st level, you learn one cantrip of your choice from the druid spell list. This cantrip counts as a cleric cantrip for you, but it doesn’t count against the number of cleric cantrips you know. You also gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, or Survival. Channel Divinity: Charm Animals and Plants Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to charm animals and plants. As an action, you present your holy symbol and invoke the name of your deity. Each beast or plant creature that can see you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is charmed by you for 1 minute or until it takes damage. While it is charmed by you, it is friendly to you and other creatures you designate.Nature) Stats HP: 50/50 | AC: 21 with Mage Armor16 | Initiative: +3 | Speed: 40 | Passive Perception: 15 Languages Common | Elven | Undercommon | Drow Sign Language Feats Skilled at mimicry and dramatics, you gain the following benefits: Increase your Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. You have an advantage on Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Performance) checks when trying to pass yourself off as a different person. You can mimic the speech of another person or the sounds made by other creatures. You must have heard the person speaking, or heard the creature make the sound, for at least 1 minute. A successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by your Charisma (Deception) check allows a listener to determine that the effect is faked.Actor | You are exceptionally speedy and agile. You gain the following benefits: Your speed increases by 10 feet. When you use the Dash action, difficult terrain doesn't cost you extra movement on that turn. When you make a melee attack against a creature, you don't provoke opportunity attacks from that creature for the rest of the turn, whether you hit or not.Mobile Saving Throws Strength: +0 | Dexterity: +4 | Constitution: +1 | Intelligence: +7 | Wisdom:+6 | Charisma: +2 Skills Acrobatics: +3 | Acrobatics: +3 | Animal Handling: +1 | Arcana : +2 | Athletics: -1 | Deception: +1 | History: +2 | Insight (Prof): +5 | Intimidation: +1 | Investigation: +2 | Medicine: +1 | Nature (Prof): +6 | Perception (Prof): +5 | Performance (Prof): +5 | Persuasion: +1 | Religion (Prof): +6 | [i]Sleight of Hand: +3 | Stealth: +3 | Survival: +1 Items of Note +8 to hit, 1d8+4 Piercing damageRapier +1 | +7 to hit, 1d4+3 piercing damageDagger | +2 to bonus to AC if you're not wearing any armor or using a shieldBracers of Defense | You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while wearing this ring.Ring of Protection | Woven into this black corset is purple thread suggestive of webbing. Up to 20 minutes each day (which you can split up as you choose), you can cause the mother's corset to sprout eight spider legs from your body. You gain a climb speed of 30 feet and a +8 bonus on Climb checks. While under this effect, you can take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.Mother's Corset Spells Spell Save DC: Wizard: 15/Cleric: 14 | Spell Attack Modifier: Wizard +8/Cleric +7 | Cantrips Known: 8 | Spells Known: 16 | Spells Prepared: 8 Wizard/3 Cleric Cantrips Wizard: Mending | Prestidigitation | Minor Illusion | Ray of Frost Cleric: Sacred Flame | Spare the Dying | Thaumaturgy | Druidcraft Level 1 4/4 Wizard: Idenitify | Mage Armor (P) | Shield (P) | Sleep (P) Cleric: Healing Word (P) | Animal Friendship (Domain) | Speak with Animals (P) Level 2 3/3 Wizard:Gentle Repose | Knock | Mirror Image | Misty Step Cleric: Lesser Restoration (P) | Barkskin (Domain) | Spike Growth (Domain) Level 3 3/3 Wizard: Dispel Magic | Counterspell (P) | Haste (P) | Fly Cleric: Revivify Level 4 3/3 Wizard: Charm Monster | Control Water | Dimension Door | Divination Cleric: Death Ward Level 5 3/3 Wizard: Animate Objects | Bigby's Hand | Passwall| Wall of Force