The big thing in all this is how bent out of shape Bonaluria is going to be if
she's taken away from her position at court. And I don't think the
infrastructure needed to support a church like he's used to this far from
settlements.
It's more than that with Carandolana. If advancement stays consistent she's
going to reach a point where she's got lower level druids as attendants. In
some ways her ambition is as high as Elmore's -- she's heading for the top of
druidic levels. So for a while she'll have to put up with more structure, and
that's assuming she doesn't get recalled to Stoddard like Oakman did. However,
she's got a charge from her goddess, so that may change a few things.
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Holy water font can serve as a scrying bowl, and the bigger and more holy water
it produces the more time for scrying he has.
I suspect Elmore, with help from companions may end up having to build up a
local structure from near scratch. He looks for willing pupils to take on the
mantle of junior priests he can begin training in his down time.
As per book, when he creates a temple, he’s supposed to gain both troops and I
think some priestly help but so far from the mainland, that may be a question
Nicole. Then, he hasn’t met the elves Sean has met yet either or know which
gods they follow or how far from the Cove or RL they are. Now perhaps you
understand why Elmore is closer tied to civilization and it’s trappings than
Cara likes. She needs a circle and maybe a few wild land animal followers and
she’s set. Things aren’t so simple for him and he’s tried to explain it that
even a church of a chaotic deity needs at least SOME structure. I don’t think a
chaotic deity’s church would be as large and militaristic as the model in the
dm guide as it may be difficult keeping so many followers in the same place.
Could be, they are marshaled in times of need and the bulk of them disband to
attend small churches in the surrounding countryside when a major threat is
over.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 04:27:18 PM CST, Nicole Massey
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OOC: I'm wondering how Elmore could function with any distance from the
political structure. He's so tied into that structure, and he needs to be where
his church can support his position.
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DM Note: There is only one really potential way for Elmore to lower his
expenses... we all know that! I have a daughter that could be the model for
Bonaluria's expensive tastes... I feel your pain.
On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:18 PM Jeffrey Cowen <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Oh, thought it might have been something Elmore could use to lower his
overall expenses when we get grapes or strawberries or some other fermentable
fruit, a vintner or something. A very good one might both supply the household
and eventually create an export or at least create a local staple.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 02:07:13 PM CST, Tim Farley
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Ernst is the clerk, Theo is a sailor with another skill I neglected to
write down
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 03:04:20 PM EST, Jeffrey Cowen
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wrote:
Now who is Theo and what does he do? Is that the clerk I just read that
Fred latched onto?
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 01:24:36 PM CST, Tim Farley
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wrote:
Yes, he most assuredly does.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 01:19:36 PM EST, SM Baule
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Technically, I believe Fred latched onto Ernst on Holly's behalf. I am not
sure Holly was engaged in the decision-making process there. A fledgling
dockmaster needs a staff!
On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 12:17 PM Tim Farley <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Holly hired Ernst? I would have figured Hagar would. Either way.... a
good clerk is always helpful.
Sean keeps a sharp eye out to the landward side, from westerly through
to the north.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 01:14:20 PM EST, SM Baule
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The Turtle is coming from the North. It is unclear if they are being
hailed or not.
While the DM waits for a response:
For those of you who owe monthly upkeeps:
Elmore needs to pony up 503gp for wages and 800gp for expenses
(Bonaluria and her court of ladies) It was a lean month for the ladies.
Hagar needs to check off 2338 gold for his company of gnomes and
Rarmuck.
If Theo is to be engaged, he will cost his new master 3 gold per month.
Holly will need to cough up 403 gold to pay for Fred and Ernst.
