Brian:

I'm not really sure how to keep Goblin V going conviningly without Chris, given that he's in the story in the flesh now, but I'm open to ideas

Keenan:

well if you know his absic character, you can just npc him for a bit unless theres a really important character moment for him soon.

Keenan:

yeah, we could have the gang around here try to poison us but only manage to poison him with something that knocks him out maybe?

Brian:

Well that's the same thing. I feel like I would rather delay a convincing plot than find a contrivence that matches reality...

Boretos:

My idea was to have a little flashback to our trip and to a little character building.

Brian:

Ok, given that you had an averageish trip given the setting, what moment do you want to go back to? I will play any NPC needed

Keenan:

wait, where is where we left off, what portion of the map is the village we went too at?

Keenan:

i thought we were just going to do a flashback to some random converstation on the way

Keenan:

yeah, just not sure what you mean, if its just another window of map tool, then why call it map explorer?

Brian:

You are on your return from your pretty borning trip to that village, when you visit this village in the urban area of Damriel midway back.

Brian:

You hear rumors about a fortune teller here, and one of you two decides to at least check it out.

Brian:

A woman stands in the corner, chewing on some jerky, while an older man sits cross-legged in the corner

Sir Hastings:

Yes, and we heard tell of a mystical seer in town. I would be a fool to not jump at the chance.

Elf Fortune Teller:

As you may know, fortune telling is a complicated art. To hone down what you need from me, first I need to know what is troubling you today, my lord.

Sir Hastings:

In my travels, I have met many peoples and encountered many customs. I would like to experience more.

Brian:

Hastings, you notice that the old man, once sitting in his own world, is now actively watching you.

Sir Hastings:

The road to knighthood is difficult. Among many other things, it takes patience. Youth and patience don't mix often.

Sir Hastings:

A heretic? He certainly doesn't seem like the religious type, but I don't know about heretic.

Keenan.:

I dont think I could anymore if i wanted to, I don't think she would enjoy seeing either of our faces again soon, for whatever reason.

Soveliss Sindel:

Just a novel detailing the changes in painting methods and some of the best examples of them over the last 100 years

Soveliss Sindel:

Ah, sorry, to make minatrures of such pieces of art in these books would be far too expensive, no, these just describe them and where they currently are, sadly unless you get the opprotunity to see them yourself, you often have to imagine them in your head based on other works. I have heard that a art gallery is being made in the city though for those nobles who do not have large collections for themselves to enjoy though, which is rather nice.

Sir Hastings:

I hadn't heard of such construction. I will have to stop by when it is completed. Perhaps I will see you there?

Soveliss Sindel:

I imagine there will be a fair chance at that, especially in it's opening days.

Brian:

You know that before Glistar, people turned into goblins and it started long ago when a wave of them came in from parts unknown.

Sir Hastings:

Oh, right you are, my lady. Right you are. (I bow deeply) Forgive my impudence.

Sir Hastings:

Was there anything else I could do for you, young lady? You seemed quite eager to find me.

Brian:

meanwhile, you take the girl home. It seems to be a normal house. Do you do anything once there?

Soveliss Sindel:

Very well then(then i just ahdn him the coin, eat, and head back to my room, unless i ehar soemthing interesting in the bar)

Sir Hastings:

Looks like we made it in one piece. It was a pleasure meeting you, my lady. You will grow into a fine woman. It doesn't take a fortune teller to know that.

Sir Hastings:

No trouble at all. If there is evil afoot it's my duty as a knight of the Order of Blood to see it vanquished.

Sir Hastings:

We are an organization of the nation's greatest warriors dedicated to the singular purpose of eradicating evil wherever it lies. If there is any truth to this curse, I would be remiss to ignore it.

Inkeep:

What curse? That immoral elves are going to turn into monsters when the plot demands it?

Inkeep:

Well, there was the last time. When the king came to the throne and the cult of Nerull made a mess of things...

Sir Hastings:

And I suppose the elves are the most evil thing that has come to town since then. Is that right?

Inkeep:

Honestly, I think they are harmless. They give people a drug juice or something and say vague things and pretend they see the future.

Sir Hastings:

I only got as far as them saying vague things before the old man got up and ran out the door.

Brian:

Alright. Then do you do anthing else out of the ordinary before you merge with the main plot again?

Soveliss Sindel:

Largely I just do odd jobs for those higher up in the heirarchy, I'm not exactly some powerful noble so it helps to always get your name out there with those who are, and its nice to be trusted by them.

Soveliss Sindel:

I'm often just good at getting around, and im just someone they happen to trust whose not too busy, so they have me deliver messages and similar things.

Soveliss Sindel:

everyone in society has to play their part after all, someone who just sits doing nothing thier whole life doesnt deserve to be a part of it.

Soveliss Sindel:

Yes, normally i just stay within or near the capital, this job requires a fair bit more travel then most, which is why I assume the lady requested for you to join me, but with how it's been so far, it doesnt seem like there was much need, though i do hope it'll stay that way.

Soveliss Sindel:

After all, i would want to be in a situation where i would need a great knight like you to protect me

Soveliss Sindel:

You defintely have the temperment of a great knight, I have seen few more noble then you.

Soveliss Sindel:

Tell me, have you had any great adventures or battles in your career yet? I've always wondered what a knights life would have been like?, well, besides all the training that i suppose takes up most of it

Sir Hastings:

Nothing extaordinary. These days I spend most of my time at my station and train my squire. In my youth, I did meet many people and learn a thing or two from them. Battle is not the chief responsibility of a knight in my opinion.

Brian:

Alright, then I might just let you go for the evening. I'm reluctant to poke the bear much further while we have timelines to maintain.

Brian:

The fortune telling was supposed to be cool, but it didn't end up going anywhere, because you didn't have any questions.

Brian:

Yeah, I probably should have done that speech. But that old man was actually important.

Keenan.:

yeah, I got that, anyway, I guess see you guys later:). hoepfully next time with chris