Might I suggest the one in my cave since it's off the normal path of being a
target of attacks?
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Elmore is in favor of keeping the books to our own libraries. We establish a
nice clean dry room or network of rooms for their storage and study,
transcribing copies when necessary. A book bindery and means of making paper
might be in order at some point. These long lived elves can spend their days
transcribing books if they want their own library so badly. Far less dangerous
than going out and forcefully taking them from previous owners. Of course
they'd need to supply their own inks, paper, book binding materials etc as we
do not have those things in supply, certainly not in vast quantities.
On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 07:49:57 AM CDT, Tim Farley
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"Longer life span, in the case of these elves, apparently means an unfounded
belief in the moral superiority of realpolitik, without the real power to back
it up. They will try to get others to do their work, and have avoided direct
action for so long, they are no longer capable of it at our level of
effectiveness. Or so it seems to these youthful, inexperienced and naive eyes."
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 08:26:41 PM EDT, Nicole Massey
<nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"I pretty much agree with this. But longer lifespan doesn't mean more
manipulation. I've seen many of the human race who are as bad as the Count."
OOC: Note that Carandolana's statement before, regarding Namys, wasn't in
quotes, so it wasn't spoken. It was her thoughts. If she says anything he
doesn't like, it won't surprise me if he asks for a private conversation with
her. Or he may dismiss her as an inexperienced child.
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Ready to trek North.
We really need a lead lined room. With cork acoustic dampening tiles as well.
The following only occurs with only party members around, and in as secure a
site as we can have.
"I fault not the Count for grasping, as Lady Carandolana put it. And there can
be no doubt that Lazziar and Namys are utterly different. Lazziar is better at
keeping things close to the vest. He warned me that Namys might not be
trusted. I trust Lazziar to do exactly what is best to fulfill Lazziar's
orders. Any actions looking remotely as if they were looking out for our best
interest would be purely coincidental. So, we play him like he plays us. I
can act the podunk hick to his cosmopolitan High Elf. Part of the reason for
the braggadocio. He plays all knowing wise man of the elder race. But we know
his folk are stagnant. He was surprised that Myndur Luzrid's lair was so
close. He has old knowledge, but nothing practical to weigh it against. The
lich apparently abducted two elven women likely a millennium ago, and they did
nothing about it. The dragon killed a Countess, and they did nothing about it.
We are the fresh blood that revitalizes. They are the old blue blood that
fears their own shadows." Sean pauses.
"That said, I truly wish good neighborly relations, and do not wish to provoke
them to their former stature out of anger against us. We have much to learn
from them. Their knowledge is vast, though their ethics are not my cup of tea.
They play a longer game, but the very nature of such a play necessitates
manipulation of others, ourselves included. Perhaps my shorter lifespan causes
me to have doubts about their long game, or any long game. Ii think we can
mutually use each other, and I think we can best do that by allowing them to
think they are smarter than us. We know better. But, no, we must retain
possession of the books."
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 07:46:06 PM EDT, Tim Farley
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
OOC: That had to hurt... ;-)
IC: "Perhaps we should have a chat, Lady?" **Hoping Holly is monitoring our
fine elven friend**
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 07:40:05 PM EDT, Nicole Massey
<nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Carandolana agrees with Sean. This grasping noble is assuming much. Carandolana
preferred the company of Namys far more than him, and she's wondering if the
group met two different factions within the Lady of the Waters' community.
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Ready to trek North.
So, we're already trend setting with a Sea-Dwarf Prince, no we can introduce
the divine Right of Kings to the plane.
Joking aside, much as Sean has enjoyed the company of Count Lazziar and the
Lady Namys, about the only book he is willing to give to the elves is Low-Down
Dirty High Elves, if for no other reason than to keep himself from quoting from
it. If the Lady wishes to send scholars to study our library, that would be
permitted, provided we could send scholars to study Elven texts, or at least
have access to them. Sean recommends the elves build a compound in the Cove
for their scholars, who would be afforded access to study the materials.
Knowledge is power, and while Sean is willing to share it, he is unwilling to
give it away.
That said, it is not his decision to make.
And, all that aside, Sean feels strongly that if we are going to gift anyone
these books, the giftee should be Kendrick.
Sean is interested in "Corrupting the Forest", "Corrupting a Paladin", and
"Becoming an Animal". Oh, and the Key to Magic.
We now seem to have an interesting collection of necromancy books as well as
devil and demonology texts
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 06:57:52 PM EDT, SM Baule
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As there is not a single king on the Stoddard plane, that would be an
interesting declaration.
The following books appear to give off slightly more magic than the rest: Let
me know what you want to do. Lazziar will offer that the books, since they cost
you nothing, might be a worthy gift to The Lady of the Waters. It would most
likely cement your burgeoning alliance.
How to Influence Fiends and Possess Others.
Making new friends: A beginner’s guide
The Book of Shadows by Gerald Gardner
Dead And Loving It: A Necromancer’s Guide Malenchantments of the Nethersphere
Devils Deeper Down: A fool’s guide to bargains Corrupting the Forest by a
fallen druidical priest Book of advanced magical traps and maiming Corrupting
Paladins: The most fun you can have The Clavis or Key to the Magic by Joseph H.
Peterson The Key of the King translated by S.L. MacGregor Mathers Libra de
mortis Don’t fear the reaper; Be Her The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts by
Arthur Edward Waite Low-Down Dirty High Elves Botanical Bastardry: How To
Poison Your Enemies
C-- and the Art of Skeleton Programming
The Book of Forbidden Knowledge by Johnson Smith & Co.
How To Become an Animal by S. Schiffter
On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 5:54 PM Tim Farley
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wrote:
"Princes grow up, my prince."
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 06:20:09 PM EDT, Buddy Schirmer
<buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx>
<mailto:buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx> <mailto:buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
hurrumph
King Hagar??? No no no lets just keep it simple for now, Sea Prince.
Prince of Sea Dwarves.
Just the usual to Halgan that his realm under Hagar and his OG's is slowly
growing and gaining ground. Our Pier is working and working on building trade
routes. Establishing a overland route is on the table too. Use words that say
we are doing good things here. And of course thank him for me.
On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 2:37 PM Tim Farley
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wrote:
Though at some point, establishment of reciprocal trade routes with
with Grajik Bearbane's realm will be a great idea for King Hagar's domain.
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 02:34:41 PM EDT, Tim Farley
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wrote:
Sean is really just trying it on for size. He figures when word gets
out about the grief that befell Hackett and the Miss Huston, it will be good to
have word that the party responded forcefully and with finality.
Sean would suggest Stoddard as a source.
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 02:07:02 PM EDT, SM Baule
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<mailto:smbaule@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Lazziar does not really bite with Sean's bragging. He sort of nods and
shrugs.
Capt. Peter can bring the materials from either Raychester or Stoddard.
Cheaper from Stoddard, but it would obviously take longer. He could bring
supplies and potentially, some tradesmen, etc. If anyone asks, Dwarves make
good guardsmen, particularly for Lord Hagar. They are stubborn and law-abiding.
On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 12:52 PM Tim Farley
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wrote:
Sean will see what he can ferret out when up there regarding the
character assassination.
Any messages for Haglan, who, I suppose, is sort of your liege
lord? Uncertain as to the hierarchical structure here.
No information to Haglan regarding Ezanus? Very good. For
informational purposes, Sean will be discussing the wyrm with Glanna and
Wurcon. And likely others of her entourage. She knows treants, and it occurs
to me on of them might be useful with Ezanus's needlemen.
Sean will be glad to have Hagar along when we give Lazziar the
Grand Tour. He has been subtly letting it be known just how swiftly we
defeated the lich. Well, subtle for Sean anyway. Stuff like "yeah, we killed
a storm giant, a three headed devil and a lich in less than ten minutes
combined." Because, well, we did.
Definitely a drydock. For now, smaller boat can get pulled up on
the shingle and worked on after high tide. Routine maintenance link redoing the
caulking,m etc. And with Holly's alehouse, biergarten and potential pleasure
palace, crews won't mind hanging out in the Cove while their vessels get made
more seaworthy.
At which point we might need a constabulary. Because with sailors
at liberty comes lawlessness.
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 01:34:56 PM EDT, Buddy Schirmer
<buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:buddyschirmer@xxxxxxxxx>
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Hurrumph
I'd reply to all the emails but I have decided to use this one -
Hurrumph a ton of email comms. Dr Spoke would be impressed.
I will go escort on the re look through of the latest temple we
neutralized for the good of the cove and the surrounding lands n people/err
living creatures.
I leave any decisions after we talk here to my trusted OG
associates about the cove and any surrounding lands we absorb into the
collective.
I still wish to know at minimal who set me up. If that can rumor
can be abolished or made into a tale of greatness to he;p the cove be better
good.
I give permission for /gnomes and Dwarves to go back, I hope they
send work for more of their friends and associates to come to the cove.
Cvizar should stay here and not go. best for him, though make sure
we get the supplies to set up a better alcohol making still for him.
Please just tell me (DM) what funds are left of Haghars share after
he pays his debts form this last adventure (Sorry the Tax man came and burned
up my calculators. ) I shall start to set aside a nest egg for this place.
We do need more settlers and adventures that pay us a tilth to
operate out from the cove so spread word of some of the adventures based from
our place (Make it interesting) no work of our dragon issues for now other
then maybe to those that need to know of our progress. Tell the authorities
operating above me of our progress in a little more detail but yes leave out
the high volume of wealth and magic i can;t afford to be taxed any more.
We should think about another pier and or dry dock.
Yes, I thought we were going to try to plant a spokes person for
the cove and our OG's in AE to help promote and commune/coordinate activities.
The hermit, I will talk to him about his progress with the gods,
our cleansing habbits and see per my construtcion crew when they can start to
work on the coves work again, even if slowly. Also feel out if any peeps are
starting to pay attention to the hermit aka worship or be freind,
Magic can go as you all wish, One day I'll hope for a better spear,
armor, shield, mini catapult or other magic suitable for me. But always, if
my friends prosper and grow stronger, I also grow stronger and prosper too. we
are a family all of us.
Anything I miss please let me know so I can help advised.
On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 9:20 AM fritzl65
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OOC
Who is all going to RL..?
*Try it kid...*
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Ready to trek North.
Sean will leave the negotiations to Holly.
If Mawby is an "Uncle", is Holly to be known as Auntie Holly?
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:26:11 PM EDT, Tim Farley
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wrote:
We can talk about the specifics if the party wishes during the
voyage to Aarell. Otherwise, we can wait for a Mawby-approved replacement.
Ideally, Mawby will approve him.
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:14:06 PM EDT, SM Baule
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<mailto:smbaule@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Captain Peter was an associate of Hackett, but did not work for
him. He is willing to help coordinate shipments, etc.
On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 3:33 PM Tim Farley
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wrote:
Captain Peter Borshberg. Now in the spreadsheet, along
with his ship, the Akmaar.
Did Captain Borshberg work for Hackett, or was he an
associate? Sean tells him of the Storm Giant attack on the Cove, the
destruction of the Miss Huston, and the death of Hackett and all the crew. He
offers his condolences, and adds that the force behind the attack, a lich named
Myndur Luzrid, was dispatched by the party, as was the storm giant. He asks
him if he has the connections that Hackett had, and if he would like to work
with us. Assuming Lord hagar concurs, of course.
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 04:23:27 PM EDT, Tim Farley
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wrote:
At last check, the boat ain't leaving for two days.
Meaning Captain Bogomil or whateverthehellhisname is is the one holding up the
boat.
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 04:11:11 PM EDT, Nicole
Massey <nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:nyyki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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OOC: Now who's holding up the boat... a self-respecting
gnome, even if he was struck beardless, wouldn't be caught dead doing that.
Just sayin'.
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Well, then, with the permission of the rest, Agatha and
Sean, and anyone else that wants to come along, will give the Count a tour of
the facility.
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 03:51:07 PM EDT, SM Baule
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Lazziar would be thrilled to get a tour.
The ship is the Akmaar.
On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 1:36 PM Tim Farley
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Sean tells Lazziar, "There was some debate about
whether he were a mummy or a lich. He spoke and cast lightning bolts, though
we believe that was from his staff. No matter, he lasted about as long as his
devil tutor Bunny. We all had the impression that his soul was wrenched out of
him when we defeated him, which also lends support to the lich theory. He had
a large library, but it pretty much turned to dust. If we can arrange passage
on this yet unnamed ship, it will give us some time and I can take you on a
tour of what is left of his tomb. Perhaps you will have insight into some
things that we missed. I am sure we would all be particularly interested in
this ability to increase spells memorized, so long as it doesn't require
selling your soul to Bunny." Sean makes a note to mention to Xander and the
rest that the magic power of that tapestry might be nearly infinitely better
than a Gate.... truly, knowledge is power. Xander could have a school of
wizardry whose main purpose is to study in the room with the tapestry.
Provided there are no correspondingly steep costs.
As a quick scan of the other emails indicates that
Peter is being spoken to, all that remains is his ship name.
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 07:41:52 AM EDT, SM
Baule <smbaule@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:smbaule@xxxxxxxxx> <mailto:smbaule@xxxxxxxxx>
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Estra is not putting on anything magical until it has
been identified. She does not want to trade in her current well muscled
curviness for brittle dustiness. She will tell Ahearn that would make if
dangerous to have properly wild sex.
Lazziar is surprised to learn of Myrnud's tomb being so
close. He will admit he thought that mage was simiply an ancient legend. He
would like a tour of the tombs if possible. He supposedly had a large library
and a way to increase the number of spells he could learn in a day which made
him particularly powerful. Some claim he became a lich.
Captain Peter will turn over his cargoe to Holly for
1500 gold that he is owed. There are 96 barrells of lagar, and 48 of stout for
the gnomes and dwarves. Also 6 pipes of wine for Pomeroy and Nancy and a few
more refined gnomes. The building materials Holly needs to complete the
warehouse and tavern. Grundeak hasn't made any proclamations for a while. His
new home is starting to emerge from the hillface, but there has been no work on
the tunnel during this time, the dwarves are focusing on getting Grundeak
undercover.
Who is chating with Captain Peter about a trip to
Arrell?
Actions.
On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 12:33 AM James Hurley
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well that's good, I hate sleeping outside when
there's a comfy bed and a warm woman in it...
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