A Bard's Tale (OOC)
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				Title: <strong>A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 02:01:40</strong>
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				Okay, so I was thinking about it, and while I hope that this area won't be quite so graphic, I should probably but the official OOC here just in case. So, that said, I want everyone's first post for the roleplay to be here, with their character, and a photo if they have one. I want photo's to remain with character sheets please. If we start getting new players later, I'll edit this to hold a link to all of them, so that we can access them easily without having to sort through the chatter in case we need to look them up.<br><br>I will also likely end up putting place images here, because I know that I have at least one player who works best with images to look at. That said, there will be a place image for the Fair going up as soon as I find one. :)
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				Title: <strong>Character Sheet</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 02:32:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft"> (http://www.ripstershalloweenshop.ca/assets/images/Mystic_Sorcerer_3011.jpg)</div><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><strong>Name:</strong> Oberym&nbsp; Valeth<br><strong>Age:</strong> 29<br><strong>Race:</strong> Human<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Sage/Seer<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Male<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Late twenties, early thirties. <br><strong>Hair:</strong> Black with five equidistant dark red streaks.<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Slate gray.<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong> 5'9 180 lbs.<br><strong>Physical Description:</strong> Oberym is a bit portlier than the average sage; aside from that, he has a fairly normal frame, though his legs are powerfully built, indicating that travel by foot is a common part of his life. He is Caucasian, and manages to avoid the pasty paleness that many in his profession acquire.&nbsp; &nbsp;His hair comes down to his shoulders, and he persistently has stubble on his chin. Along his back, chest, and both arms, their are ritual tattoos that have been branded into him; these are symbols of power and amplification, believed to aid one in the use of magic, as well as symbols which venerate those fickle deities that preside over knowledge and mystical and arcane matters. Typically fond of light clothing, he nonetheless often dons a plain, brown robe, and crimson colored headband.&nbsp; His short, leather traveler's boots are well worn. He carries a wooden staff that looks similar to, but distinctly different from, a shepherd's crook. <br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Mature; acts his own age.<br><strong>Likes:</strong> Reading, books, divination, practicing his arts, traveling, learning. <br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Interruptions, rain, willing ignorance. <br><strong>Phobias:</strong>Has a profound fear of spiders, and a mild form of claustrophobia. <br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others I:</strong> Tend to be reactive rather than proactive. Social interaction is not always easy for me.<br><strong>I believe that:</strong> Good and evil exist in the world, but things are rarely one or the other.&nbsp; One should always strive to perform good deeds, but when justified, should never shy away from acts that may be deemed evil. In the end, it is all about maintaining the balance between the two. <br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> His robe and staff could hardly be called armor and weapon, though the latter could be one. Carries a small dagger for utilitarian purposes, but this could be used as a weapon. As for magic...<br>Fireball: A simple, yet incredibly taxing spell, the caster gathers a large quantity of magical energy, and releases it as a flaming projectile. This spell is quite modular; it can produce 'balls' that are the size of a single spark, or enormous boulders of raging inferno.&nbsp; As the size increases, the amount of time required to perform the spell, and the energy used, increases.<br>Bind wounds: A simple healing charm, this spell causes bleeding wounds to be sealed. However, this will leave scar tissue behind.<br>Purge: Causes poisons and toxins in the system to pool in the stomach; the target of the spell is then wracked with a fit of coughing and gagging that ends in them vomiting up the poison. An unpleasant experience, to be sure, but far better than dying...<br>Paralytic Wave: Fires a bolt of pure magical energy at a target. If the hit connects, it stuns them. <br>Sleep: A simple charm that knocks the target into slumber. This slumber is easily awoken from. Those with strong willpower, or those belonging to a race that does not require sleep, can shrug off the spell. <br><strong>I never leave home without:</strong> Since trips from home typically involve travel, I always ensure that I have several days worth of preserved meat, nuts, berries, flatbread, and waterskins, as well as herbs for making tea. Collapsible, single person tent.&nbsp; Seven inch, double bladed dagger made from bronze. Eight ounce metal flask containing brandy.&nbsp; If not traveling, then just the last two items. <br><strong>When it comes to money I'm:</strong> Moderately wealthy; I come from a rich background, but most of that fortune has been spent on my home, and things like books, alchemy equipment, etc. <br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong> Typically back away quietly, and find some place safe. If no such place exists, or I am cornered, whatever is in my way will receive a magical smiting. <br><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong> A mate with intellectual prowess on par with my own. <br><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong> I see couples.<br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> Pain is a state of mind, and one which I tend to avoid drawing near. However, it is painful when my plans do not work out correctly, or something I thought was true is false. <br><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong> I come from a long line of sages, and so, my occupation is not surprising. I am quite gifted intellectually, as I was constantly surrounded by books, and both of my parents were well educated in many areas.&nbsp; Because of my power and family reputation, I tend to be quite aloof; I never had friends when&nbsp; growing up, save for my ever faithful familiar, Belda, a black cat.&nbsp; About a year ago, I invested in the purchase of a pony to help carry my gear when I go off traveling. <br><strong> I wish to go into the Shadow because: </strong> The Shadow is a true enigma. It is one of the few things left in this world that we humans do not understand. Everyone has their theory, yes, and conjectures can be drawn based on anecdotal evidence, I suppose, but nobody knows the truth of the matter. I am driven to find this truth, for that is my nature. <br><br><strong>Other:</strong> Oberym has a familiar, a type of spirit in the form of an animal, that assists him, and is unswervingly loyal to him. His familiar is named Belda, and it is a particularly large, all black cat. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 05:09:58</strong>
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				<div align="center">(http://sanctuary.prelucid.com/library/images/thumb/e/eb/Melancholic_princess.jpg/200px-Melancholic_princess.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name: </strong>&nbsp; Lryera Oraldin<br><strong>True Age: </strong> 35 <br><strong>Apparent Age: </strong> 20 (See below) <br><strong>Race:</strong> Fae<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Enchantress<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Female<br><br><div align="center"><strong>Physical Description:</strong>&nbsp; </div><br><strong>Portrait: </strong> http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g52/2652/2652_1141624880_submedium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/newgallerycrits/g52/2652/2652_1141624880_submedium.jpg)<br><strong>Physique: </strong> Lithe&nbsp; <br><strong>Tattoos: </strong>&nbsp; None <br><strong>Piercings: </strong>&nbsp; None <br><strong>Jewelery: </strong> None <br><strong>Skintone: </strong> Fair<br><strong>Scars: </strong> None<br><strong>Hair:</strong> Dark Brown, straight, just past shoulder length no styling<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Blue<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong> 5'5 / 80 lbs<br><br>Her kin has an ageless dreamy presence which is also mimicked in their voice. This unearthly nature has appeared before in history and is seen as a sign of great ability in the art of enchantment.&nbsp; Unknown to the Oraldin themselves this is a strong sign they are thoroughly of the fae and not human at all. Although some find it exotic most find it unsettling, to those who do find it uncomfortable rumors of demonic dealings quickly follow.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><br><strong>Age:</strong> <br><br>Lryera attempts to act her physical age (that of mid thirties) however her ignorance of the real world and her youthful presence shares many traits of a distant late teenager.<br><br><strong>Likes:</strong> <br><br>Lakes and quiet overcast days that have little wind, those talented in the performing arts.<br><br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> <br><br>Sun, misquotes, people who shout and of course anyone believing the rumors of her family.<br><br><strong>Phobias:</strong> <br><br>That the rumor of their family being a bead to demonic influences is true, fear of being burnt at the stake or buried alive (two of the main punishments if found guilty of demonic affiliation)<br><br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others I:</strong> <br><br>Am highly fearful of the likelihood they believe that my family rumors apply to me.<br><br><strong>I believe that:</strong> <br><br>Friendships is only gained by assuming honesty will be returned. Those who are untrustworthy are those who claim to know the nature of others, and claim to be objective. Those that desire good or happiness for you should be ones you should see as family.<br><br><div align="center"><span class="bbc_u"><strong> Skills </strong></span></div><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Etiquette</li><li>Literate</li></ul><br>Although my family is well versed in arcane arts, this doesn't mean I know all runes, for all but a handful, your guess is as good as mine concerning their meaning.<br><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Horse Riding</li></ul> <br>I know how to keep a horse well groomed and the symptoms of common ailments that plague them, although I don't necessarily know how to heal a horse from such things, I can tell if a horse is fit, well bred and well trained. Although I am a competent rider I doubt my skills are enough to keep my horse focused admits battle, something I hope never to put to the test. <br><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Magical Enchantments (highly talented)</li></ul><br>Unlike warlocks or sorceress I do not shoot lightning from my fingertips.&nbsp; Although I can enchant anything I can't do so speedily and my craft is highly dependent on crystals or gemstones needed to hold the magics permanently in place. Once done however the magic can effect other objects closely or connected to them. Metal can be enchanted but while in its molten state gem dust has to be mixed in its formation, unfortunately this makes most common metals brittle, as such doing so is only feasible with more expensive metals such as those reserved for jewelry. Metals like gold, platinum or mithril are perfect, but not something most have lying about.&nbsp; <br><br>Enchantment is done while I sleep, during times I enter a dream state where I visualize magical properties being instilled into objects. Powerful enchantments is best done during full moons or with incense, ideally both. Waking me during these dream traces would entail the enchantment process needing to be repeated, a fact that would frustrate me no end. After enchanting this way the following day will seem very dreamlike to me, making me highly distracted by strange things that normally shouldn't gain my attention. During these times I prefer not to be alone and ideally wish to be about someone that is more alert than I am.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>A black riding horse (which I call Teirbone) with saddle, bit bridle, saddle bags, grooming kit and spare horse shoes &nbsp;(http://www.horsewallpaper.net/preview/Nice_black_horse_with_dark_background.jpg)</li><li> Seven silk gowns of assorted colors &nbsp;(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/56/d/AAAAAgrOAAsAAAAAAFbaUw.jpg?v=1182891873000) </li><li>A black hooded over-robe &nbsp;(http://www.vampirecostumesrus.com/pimages/small/adult-hooded-cloak-black.jpg)</li><li>A concealed gem pouch holding gemstones of varying types </li><li> Steel traveller's inkwell &nbsp;(http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/294/901294_090114115344_IMG_1072.JPG) </li><li> Traveller's quillset &nbsp;(http://www.ushist.com/img/props/images/am-mg045_pen-quill_set_l.jpg) </li><li> Blank moleskin writing book (http://retrothing.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/leatherbook.jpg)&nbsp; </li><li>Leather Scroll Case (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cKGPYqWACjU/SaCB7IKmF8I/AAAAAAAAADc/Ehxd8Hg8hU8/scroll%20case%202.JPG) containing three maps (flora/fauna,political,geological) </li><li>Two sets of soft leather ankle high riding boots with matching riding gloves (http://www.tallulahfashion.com/shoes-10/boots-22/duccio-del-duca-tan-ankle-boots-403-197_medium.jpg) </li><li>Several silk sashes (http://www.getprice.com.au/images/uploadimg/2043/350_ss326-30-item_1.jpg) </li><li>Three water skins &nbsp;(http://www.bowhunting.net/artman/uploads/wineskin.jpg)&nbsp; </li><li>Rustic soap-bar and washcloth </li><li>Food and horse-feed to last about a week.&nbsp; </li><li>Assorted pouches (empty) </li><li>Two small enchanted wooden eggs (see weaponry) </li><li>A steel knife &nbsp;(http://www.re-action.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/ccs-non-project/silver-knife2-sm.jpg) </li></ul><br>Other than what I am wearing (one gown, my knife, a sash and concealed gem pouch along with a few empty ones), items likely will reside in my saddle saddlebags until needed.<br><br><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> <br><br>Other than my knife, I also have two small wooden eggs which I have enchanted to become wooden wrens that can fly and will peck at the soft tissues of any about me who seek me ill-fortune. They will only do so for a matter of minutes before returning to my palm and to resume their wooden egg form. These can be used by anyone however (They will bond with the last person to hold them in their palm for one hour.) but I am in need of them now.&nbsp; If they are highly damaged they turn to a pile of sawdust making their small sapphire eyes easily extracted which can later be reused for enchantment purposes or simply sold. <br><br><strong>I never leave home without:</strong> <br><br>My gem pouch that holds stones I need for enchanting.<br><br><strong>When it comes to money I'm:</strong> <br><br>Very wealthy, unfortunately not in a practical sense I can exploit without fear. Although I have a pouch full of assorted gems, presenting these gems as payment over coin is very dangerous for it makes me a target of thievery from those correctly believing I have more. Because I don't have talents in fighting, and far from streetwise, bartering or trade exchanges is something I want others to do for me. As far as gems go I would prefer not to part with them for it would be better that I use them for enchanting items that I can later sell for currency that raises less eyebrows. <br><br><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong> <br><br>Run<br><br><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong> <br><br>For lines of enchanters to mix with others so my family isn't considered strange or distrusted<br><br><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong> <br><br>I can't see nature flourishing.<br><br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> <br><br>I think about where others in my family are or what mobs could have done to them.<br><br><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong> <br><br>Oraldin were recent nobility in an honorary sense. Although their family has no blood connections to royalty, Lryera's grandparents where granted knighthood due to services their enchantments provided the ruling elite during times of war. After which the Oraldins were granted holdings of Evergreen Valley that sported three quaint villages that mainly sold dried berries and carpentry goods. The past year however saw all their titles revoked due to allegations their talents were at least somewhat due to demonic influences. This rumor had been in existence for generations which the Oraldin family deemed peasant gossip, but once Earlen Daraksure, a charismatic man which had the ear of high nobility deemed truth would be in the rumor everything changed.<br><br>Due to how swift their family was striped from social grace and cast from their lands made previous connections distance themselves from the Oraldins hastily, their closest being most vocal in agreement the decision in fear that own family could be shamed just as quickly. The Earl now resides over the valley as well as his own estates, but what motivated the earl to be interested in Evergreen or their family, trivial by comparison to his own, is an unknown thorn to the Oraldins.<br><br><strong>I wish to go to the Shadow because:</strong> <br><br>When in the world of dreams I feel it calling me, it needs me, or I need it ? I can't tell. The dreams are hard to make out but I always wake with a feeling that I am doing something very wrong by not trying to get there. I don't know why. Perhaps I am insane, but if I am not I fear I will be if I don't at least try.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 09:20:14</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><strong>Name:</strong> Grigori Oddberry<br><strong>Age:</strong> Twenty-five<br><strong>Race:</strong> Halfling<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Rogue / Catburglar / Archer<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Male<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div><div align="center"> (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Prakkie/Grigori.jpg)</div><br><strong>Apparent age:</strong> Late twenties<br><strong>Hair:</strong> Dark brown, almost black<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Hazel<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong>Nearly three feet<br><strong>Physical Description:</strong>&nbsp; Grigori is short and wiry, with sickly pale skin owing to the fact that he mostly lives by night. By day he sleeps but, judging by the dark circles under his blood-shot eyes, not very well. His hair is dark brown and greasy-looking and he has long sideburns. He dresses in studded leathers, carefully dirtied to be a kind of blended, dark brown color that’s less conspicuous than plain black. When not thieving he wears a plain green traveller’s cloak over this. Since his bow and quiver of arrows are stuck to his back in plain sight he is often mistaken for a woodsman or Ranger, which suits him just fine. <br>&nbsp;<br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Mostly acts his age. When working he tends to be altogether too serious and paranoid for his twenty-five years. Can be quite immature in social situations. <br><strong>Likes:</strong> Female company, gold, nice clothes, good food.<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Dragons, bullies, handsome and successful men, magic, really tall people, the law and it’s upholders, dragons.<br><strong>Phobias:</strong> Is scared of a lot of things but tends to go quite irrational whenever dragons are involved. <br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others he:</strong> Doesn’t do too well. He’s often too serious-minded to get along with the happy-go-lucky people and seems to lack a certain something in the humor department. He also tends to either like or love people and let it show. Grigori can be fiercely loyal to those he loves but also tends to be extremely possessive of them.<br><strong>Believes that:</strong>Believes (an prays) that one day his luck will change and he can give up this life of crime. Until that time though, thieving is really the only thing he’s good at. No, he’s not <em>evil</em> or anything like that. He only steals from the rich, the bad, the dead and people who specifically ask for it – for instance by leaving the window open.&nbsp; <br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> Studded leather armour, composite shortbow, rapier and several daggers hidden about his person. Elvish boots that help him to move unseen and allow him to (once a day) cast a blurring spell that makes him not exactly invisible, but certainly a lot harder to see.<br><strong>Other equipment:</strong> Quiver and arrows, backpack, rope (lots of it), grappling hook, climbers kit, thieves’&nbsp; tools, lockpicks, a plain green hooded traveler’s cloak, a bedroll and traveler’s tent, dried foodstuffs for a week, waterskin and miscellaneous earned / stolen valuables.<br><strong>When it comes to money he:</strong> Has got enough to get by, for now.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><strong>Religion:</strong> Worships Kairos, God of opportunity, luck and favorable moments<br><strong>When he’s scared he:</strong> Prays to above-mentioned God, tries to stay well clear of the action (this is where the bow comes in handy) or keep out of sight. Will fight like mad when cornered.<br><strong>The thing he wants most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong> Most of all he longs for a normal, boring life in the country with a nice lady to look after him, no kids (troublesome things that they are) and plenty of money tucked away for both sunny and rainy days. <br><strong>He’s lonely when:</strong> He sees others laughing together.<br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> Confronted with people who’s life <em>does</em> seem to be going according to plan.<br><strong>The things you need to know about his past are:</strong> Grigori grew up in a quiet little Hobbit-town, just him and his mom and still recalls that time as the happiest in his life. Then his mother remarried and the new man was not very nice at all and what with one thing and another (no, he won't tell you the details) he ended up running away from home. He lived on the streets for some time, then was recruited by the thieves' guild where he grew up to be an able cat-burglar and archer. A couple of years back he joined an adventuring party and this worked well for him right up until almost the entire group was wiped out by a young green dragon. He still has nightmares about this. Alone once more, Grigori very much wants to find new companions, if only because there’s safety in numbers. He has come to town hoping to pawn some goods, then either hook up with other adventurers or join the local thieves' guild. <br><strong>Wishes to go to the Shadow because:</strong> Not for fame, that’s for sure. Fame, hah! As if he’d want attention brought to his persona. No, Grigori hopes that perhaps this will be the big one, the great heist that will earn him enough gold to live out the rest of his days in quiet obscurity. He will kindly ask Rain to leave him out of her tales. Or at least refer to him only by pseudonym and make him so dashing, so goodlooking that no-one will ever think it was really that greasy, paranoid little git…
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 09:33:16</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><strong>Name:</strong> Pill Cobbwicket<br><strong>Age:</strong> 50<br><strong>Race:</strong> Gnome<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Picker/Alchemist<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Female<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Late teens/early twenties<br><strong>Hair:</strong> Bright, greasy red, reaching the midpoint of her neck.<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Green<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong> 2'11, 30 lbs<br><strong>Physical Description:</strong> Pill is a small, filthy figure on the city streets. Just another starving individual clad in dirty rags in Dalos. But beneath that greasy red hair burns a mind. Those sunken green eyes carry the sheen of intelligence, of a woman who refuses to give into her situation. Though she reeks of the streets, though her ribs show through her skin, though she drags her feet across the cobblestone, Pill presses on. Her hands and lower arms are pockmarked with small burns from both the hot metal and acids she experiments with. Her clothing is poor; articles pulled from the trash or patchwork creations made from other materials. She is always wearing a flat tan tweed cap. Her pockets are stuffed full of junk and debris. She is currently suffering from the early stages of malnutrition.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Like a responsible adult between desperate moments.<br><strong>Likes:</strong> Alchemy, puzzles, books, experimentation, rain and thunderstorms<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Hot days, willing ignorance, people who flout their class, radishes<br><strong>Phobias:</strong> Helplessness, dying slow and painfully<br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others I:</strong> Try to determine their wants and needs and work out a deal. If no deal is possible, ignore them.<br><strong>I believe that:</strong> Everyone has a responsibility to do the best they can with what they're given. Jealousy or perceptions of injustice are no excuse.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> A good sharp knife, alchemical mixtures, mutagens.<br><strong>I never leave home without:</strong> ... Too many to list. It's mostly inexpensive junk, but everything is valuable if you have a good brain and a plan.<br><strong>When it comes to money I'm:</strong> extremely poor.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong> Panic and make things explode.<br><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong> I don't think I will make it through the next year.<br><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong> I see happy families.<br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> My mother glares daggers at my back.<br><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong> Nothing. My folks and I are street trash. My mother is disabled and I'm trying to support the both of us. <br><strong>I wish to go to the Shadow because:</strong> I need money, a lot of it, and I'm willing to gamble that there's something expensive out there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>bubby</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 10:44:16</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><strong>Name:</strong> Amyr Felurian<br><strong>Age:</strong> 29<br><strong>Race:</strong> Human<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Mercenary<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Female<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/71/TLD_pic_copy_resize.jpg)<br><br><strong>Age:</strong> Perhaps 25<br><strong>Hair:</strong> Long and silvery white<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> An intense icy blue<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong> 6' 175 lbs<br><strong>Physical Description:</strong> She is a well muscled woman, and though she has the obvious curves of a woman, her thick arms and legs prove that she has a great strength for a human, and definitely stands taller then most. She has a tribal looking tattoo across her left shoulder and upper arm. There are thin scars that criss-cross over her back, a puckered scar on her right hip, several over her thighs and arms as well as one from the bottom of her right eye to the top corner of her right lip, pulling her mouth up into the&nbsp; barest snarl permanently. Her preferred clothing is soft leather breeches, leather boots that lace to her knees, and a soft leather vest that tends to show off her tight stomach muscles, muscled arms, and rather well formed breasts. Over all this, she wears a thick, black and deep green woolen cloak with a large cowl, one that is big enough to shroud her person quite admirably.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Older <br><strong>Likes:</strong> The silence of a deep forest. A well honed blade. Her war horse (http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/15/ImagesCAK9N2RL.jpg) .<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Constant chatter. Killing only for the sake of it. Men who feel they must prove their balls are bigger then hers.<br><strong>Phobias:</strong> Darkness so deep you can't even see your hand in front of your face.<br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others :</strong> She does so only when truly needed, like when gaining employment. She is very far from a social butterfly, and rarely speaks unless it is totally necessary.<br><strong>I believe that:</strong> Young children are the only innocent people left. Trust is to be earned, and patience is the key in everything. Never be afraid to kill, but never kill without knowing the truth.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> Two double edge swords (http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3c/Swords.jpg)<br>&nbsp;set into a custom made back scabbard. A knife held in a sheath upon her thigh. Basic metal gaunlets, a well made chain mail shirt, and shin guards.<br><strong>I never leave home without:</strong> She has no home. She is a wanderer, and everything she owns fits into her saddlebags.<br><strong>When it comes to money I'm:</strong> Willing to accept only what is fair. She wants only enough to be able to afford a warm bed on occasion, a good hot bath when she can, and a good hearty meal. He lives mostly on hunting, and sleeps mostly outdoors, but she still on occasion enjoys what she deems to be luxeries.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong> Remove that which has caused said emotion.<br><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong> Love<br><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong> Sitting in the dark.<br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> An arrow gets stuck in the flesh.<br><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong> Was raised in a family of 12, all boys but herself. This may make one think she was treated as the princess, but it was farther from the truth. Her mother died giving birth, and this meant she was ignored and/or treated like a slave, beaten for the smallest transgression, raped by her brothers, and a myriad of other horrid things. Her past is a direct reason as to why she became the hard, cold warrior she now is.<br><strong>I wish to go to the Shadow because:</strong> It is adventure. It is something to do. It might make her money. She's bored... pick one.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aporia</strong> on <strong>30-04-2011, 19:43:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><strong>Name:</strong> Aristes Trellewin&nbsp; <br><strong>Age:</strong>&nbsp; 21<br><strong>Race:</strong> Half-Elf<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Merchant / Illusionist <br><strong>Gender:</strong> Male<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div><br><div align="center">(https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=0a7ffab4c2&amp;view=att&amp;th=12f8fd98c4267821&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw)</div><br><strong>Age:</strong> Late teens/ early twenties <br><strong>Hair:</strong> His long black hair is parted in two and reaches down to his neck. <br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Brown<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong> 5’ 11” / 135 lbs. <br><strong>Physical Description:</strong> Aristes is very lithe for a male, his frame being somewhat feminine in appearance. His arms are thin, and his hair long and straight. The half-elf often wears colorful multi-layered clothing, usually a creamy color with different shades of blue, gold, and an earthy brown. His clothing is very light and almost always covers the full length of his arms (the exception being while he is sleeping). In addition, he can sometimes be seen wearing a gold watch which was given to him by his human mother. Aristes’ face is also feminine in appearance, and at times seems weary from travel. <br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><br><strong>Age:</strong> How old do they act? He often acts much older than his years, though he will lighten up on joyous occasions and celebrations.<br><strong>Likes:</strong> A cool breeze, trees, water, music, experimenting with magic, reading, and conversing with others.<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Fools, arrogant people, and hot climates.<br><strong>Phobias:</strong> Not having people to rely on and places that are unseemly and dirty.<br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others I:</strong> Aristes greatly enjoys conversing with people he fancies. He also tends to avoid people he doesn’t like. Usually Aristes will divide his time between being alone and being with others, since he thinks it’s very important to have time to be alone and think things over. He is both reactive and proactive.<br><strong>I believe that:</strong> To enjoy yourself and to discover who you are as a person; to discover your passions and to keep searching for new things are all part of the journey that is life. Aristes acknowledges that there are many evils in this world but he also feels they can be avoided (not necessarily dealt with head on— he tends to avoid trouble when he sees it).<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><br><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> Being a merchant means Aristes doesn’t have much fighting experience; however, as a half-elf he has spent some time dabbling in his magical potential. Though his magical prowess is limited he is able to sometimes conjure small illusions and even trick people’s minds into buying unwanted items. He also carries a small curved dagger to protect himself on his travels. The half-elf does not possess any real armor worth noting.<br><strong>I never leave home without:</strong> A merchant’s bag for carrying his wares, and his golden watch— a valued gift from his mother. <br><strong>When it comes to money I'm:</strong> He comes from a family of moderate wealth, and he has had some success in selling his wares. Aristes sells many odd things, including books, perfumes, incenses, small tokens, and jewelry. He travels around to many places to sell his wares wherever he can. As a result, he has not spent much time in any one place since his childhood.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><br><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong> Hold my breath— and either stand extremely still or run away.<br><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong>&nbsp; To hold the hand of a certain girl from his past and tell her how he feels about her.<br><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong> I have no one to talk to for an extended period of time. Aristes spends a fair amount of his time alone, so he doesn’t feel lonely very often. He’s always glad to have some company, though.<br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> I fail to follow through on a promise, and I fail to follow my own values due to weakness.<br><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong> In his teenage years Aristes developed a strange mental illness which caused him to develop many irrational fears. Though it gave him a hard time, it also showed him what was important in life, and served to slow his thoughts down enough to appreciate what was happening around him. For the most part he has overcome this illness, though it does still affect him from time to time. <br>He met a human girl named Rina a few years ago on one of his travels, and though they shared many of the same interests and got along very well, he could not pursue her because of her family’s over protectiveness and religious beliefs. Aristes still feels very bitter about this, though he is glad to have even met her in the first place. <br><strong>I wish to go to the Shadow because:</strong> To explore the potential of breaking through the barriers that existed between him and Rina, and to see if a love between them is really possible. In a nutshell, he wants to gain the strength to forget about the consequences and live without the most significant regret of his life. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>06-05-2011, 04:42:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hello everyone, from your friendly neighborhood GM. I haven't forgotten about you, or this RP. Now that said, there are a few more characters here than have posted in the IC. Now, if that's because you haven't got the time, etc... Well, that's fine, don't worry about it. If it's because you were having trouble figuring out how to work yourself in, well, I'll have another post up before the week is out, just not tonight. Last night was <strong>bad</strong> for me, and I had a long day.<br><br>If after that, you have trouble figuring out how to work yourself in, then post here, or send me a PM, and I'll see what I can do about helping you figure that out. It's one of the things I'm here for, don't be shy. If by the end of next week or so, May 15th I have gotten at least one post from you, or heard from you, I'll assume that you've dropped out. It happens, it's no big deal. At that point, I'm going to start a list of active characters in the first post. I'll likely have another one for NPC's as well. <br><br>I figure that way, if we have anyone come in later, they will know what characters to look over to see what sort of characters there are in the RP already. It makes it a little easier for them to figure out how best to fit themselves in. Any comments, questions or random chatter that seems applicable is now welcome to find it's way here.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>06-05-2011, 11:07:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Hugs.* Sorry to hear it, Phoenix. If you ever want to rant to anyone about when life is a shitty thing, you can always talk to me.&nbsp; :-) I'm still around and still interested in the rp, too. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>bubby</strong> on <strong>06-05-2011, 19:06:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I win cuz I posted last! ;D Kidding. Take your time Phoenix. It's the general theme all around E right now anyway due to school finals. I'll be here as well when you're ready! * Lurks off to ponder more new thread ideas...*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>07-05-2011, 15:42:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Was wondering about the lack of posting, thanks for filling us in and take all the time you need.<br><br>Just want to say I will be on holiday starting monday. I'll be back on the 14th. If things do get moving all of a sudden please just assume Grigori follows the group in the shadows. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>07-05-2011, 15:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				will do - just jump in any time you want to retake her consciousness :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>20-05-2011, 19:17:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay everyone, I'm really, really sorry that I took that long. It shouldn't happen again. Life just kind of went all up in flames all at once. If you're still around at this point, thank you very much for being so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>21-05-2011, 01:21:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hello, still here.&nbsp; Will wait and see who else is here before posting. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>21-05-2011, 02:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				np
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>21-05-2011, 09:05:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still here, but though I respect your personal troubles - RL happens to us all -&nbsp; I have to confess I'll probably only stick around if the pace picks up dramatically. I find that when games slow down too much I lose touch with my character and it wreaks havoc on my posting. Does that make sense?<br><br>Anyways, will try and do a post soon.<br><br>Meanwhile, curiou to know who's still here. We seem to have lost some players&nbsp; :-(
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>21-05-2011, 09:21:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				i hear you pra<br>that does happen we will see how we go i guess
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 20:06:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, I just wanted to know who I still have, and what the status is. I know that I had a bit of an absence again, but that was in part, at least, to see if anyone else was going to post. I understand if people want to pull out or if they're waiting to post, but I can't know these things unless people tell me so. <br><br>I've been ill lately, unfortunately, but I'm feeling better. If people are discouraged because we've lost people, and they don't want to be involved unless/until we have more people, then I need to know that, and I can try to recruit. That can take a lot of time and effort, and I don't want to do it if it would be pointless. I will though, because I know there have been set backs, but I really do want to make this work. So please, if there's something I'm doing wrong, besides things related to the absence, please, let me know. I can't know if no one tells me.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 21:23:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm willing to continue the rp, but I'd like to see at least four people total for it, including myself and you, Phoenixrisen. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 21:40:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright. I can understand that too few people and things are hard on everyone. So we have you, me, and Kate, if she's still around. Anyone else? 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 01:31:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				im cool with it continuing
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 02:04:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				So, unless anyone else decides to come out of the woodwork, I guess that means I need to do some recruiting.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 09:29:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still here as well... Just not much for me to post atm. Grigori will stay in the shadows for a bit more, though I suppose I could do a shortish post if you want?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 09:33:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Think I'm going to pull out of this one. I'm having significant trouble thinking of ways to put my character into the story and keep her drama relevant verses the more wealthy characters.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 12:07:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				np creeper
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 12:32:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				First off, thank you creeper, for letting us know that you're pulling out. I do appreciate that. I'm not sure it would have been that much of an issue, but what you believe when it comes to your character is all that matters with something like that. If you felt like tweaking that one, or working up another character you're certainly welcome to, but if you don't want to I understand that as well.<br><br>Prakkie I can definitely understand where you're coming from with a more hide in the shadows type character. Thank you for letting us know that you're still around, and still interested. Now, what would draw Grigori out? I can understand not wanting to write a post if there's not a whole lot to write, but I think it would be good for writer cohesion if we could get all the characters interacting to some extent in the next several posts. <br><br>Also, so that no one has the wrong idea, I want to let you know that I'm not sure if I can promise more than one or two posts a week. I certainly hope to produce more than that, especially now that my foot isn't hurting so much when it's in shoes, and I'm almost done being sick. That my work schedule seems to be consistent, so long as current trends hold, could make it easier for me to post, but given the nature of my job, there's no guarantee that I'll keep having the same hours every day. As such I don't want to promise more than I'm sure that I can provide.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 12:34:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That pace is a nice one for me, personally. I may be scarce in the upcoming months myself, but much like your job, the 'when' and 'if' of my scarceness is still up in the air., 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 12:38:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Two times a week is more than enough for me. I do wonder where we go from here though... Will you wait to recruit more characters before posting or will we simply play on and let new characters join as they will?<br><br>As for what might draw Grigori out; I don't think there's a lot that will at this moment in the game. He'll probably follow the others and corner your character as soon as he can catch her alone. He doesn't much like crowds. And the wizard and pretty lady that're with her now intimidate him a little :P 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 13:05:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*makes mental note to get Rain alone as soon as possible*<br><br>I do think that we could continue posting and drag in new players as needed, but I don't think I'm going to be going for more than one or two more. If anyone has any ideas about people that they've RP'd with who might be interested let me know, cause that would make my job easier, but otherwise, I'll hunt down the interest check after work and see if letting it be known that we're recruiting helps any. I believe there might have been one or two people that I had to turn away. I'll start with them I think, because I believe that I told them that I would. I'll have a look back and see, but I have to be to work in half an hour, so I don't really have the time at the moment... At least I'll be off by 11am. Yay for opening... :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 13:07:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I hope you have a good day, Phoenix.*Hug.* 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 13:09:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aww... Thank you. *hugs back*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 13:40:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				twice a week works.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>06-06-2011, 16:03:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright folks, that took a while. I apologize, and I will start trying to recruit, but I'd like a live roleplay to try to recruit people into. It's much easier that way, and more likely to draw people if it's going. I'm hoping that dragging us, mostly all, into one place will help get things going. :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>14-06-2011, 00:13:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center">(http://www.flickr.com/photos/grovercjuk/5830045603/in/photostream)</div><br>Basic Information.<br><br>Name: Katrina Stormchaser<br>Age: 29<br>Race: Human<br>Profession: Archer<br>Gender: Female.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Appearance.<br><br>Age: Early thirties.<br>Hair: Blonde.<br>Eyes: Blue.<br>Height and weight. 6' 1" 170lbs.<br>Physical description. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;If you asked Katrina what one word she would like to be applied to her then it would be professional. Not attractive or beautiful as many of her sisters would have liked. And she looks the part, her armour is cared for as are her weapons but there is no flash about them at all. From her close cropped hair to her sturdy boots she looked exactly like what she is, a professional mercenary archer.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Her longbow is slung over her shoulder, two quivers of arrows easily assessable along with a workman like sword hanging at her waist. She wears a mail shirt, which she has covered with brown cloth to prevent sun flash.&nbsp; Her leather trousers are hard wearing and travel worn, as are her leather boots. Other equipment is in a back pack that is easily dumped for combat.<br><br>Personality.<br><br>Age: Acts older than her age.<br>Likes: Being professional, travelling, hitting the target every time.<br>Dislikes: Amateurs, flashy types, merchants. <br>Phobias: Magic, she really is not comfortable about the way in which magic brings forth something from nothing. <br>Interacting with others. When it comes to interacting with others she deals with people on a professional basis. You do your end and she will do hers. Social interaction is a whole new ball game. She really does not get social interaction, the whole flattery and white likes thing just baffle her. I mean why being me flowers? If I wanted some I would go and get some and what would I do with them anyhow?<br>Believes that: Her core belief is get it right, first time, every time and you live, piss around and you die, it really is that simple.<br><br>Equipment.<br><br>Weapons and armour. <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She wears a mail shirt with leather trousers and boots. A longbow and a longsword are her primary weapons along with a dagger on her belt and a cut throat razor in a pouch at the back of her neck.<br>Other equipment.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bbackpack, rope,a plain brown hooded traveler's cloak, a bedroll and traveler's tent, dried foodstuffs for a week, waterskin and miscellaneous items such as a lantern, oil, fish hooks etc.<br><br>Money. Her last wages enough for now.<br><br>Other important stuff.<br><br>Deities. She worships the ThunderBird God of thunder and storms.<br>When scared: She braces herself and takes better aim as well as make unsavory comments.<br>The thing she wants most but would never tell anyone about is: A man who would love her for what she is.<br>She's lonely when: She is in a social situation and every one else is enjoying themselves.<br>The things you need to know about his past are: <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in a border stronghold where raiders swept in on a regular basis. One such raid left her mother dead and her father bringing up four sons and one daughter.&nbsp; Not having a clue about how to bring up a daughter her father decided to treat her as a son who just had to sit to pee. Hence her more masculine outlook on life.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Life was hard, she was drilled in weapons and had all the combat she wanted. But she had wonder lust, a trait she got from her mother, one of the rare comments her father said about her mother. The barbarian warrior who came and won his heart only to break it when she died leaving him with a family.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; So to indulge her wonder lust Katrina enlisted as a caravan guard, a good one but she grew sick of seeing good companions die whilst the merchant cowered in his wagon and then at the end getting all the rewards.<br><br>Wishes to go to the Shadow because.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The simplest reason of all for Katrina, she wants to know what is over the horizon and also she wants to pit herself against unknown creatures and horrors. How else can you prove that being a professional can get you through anything.<br>&nbsp;<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>14-06-2011, 00:44:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hi all.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>14-06-2011, 18:50:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				grovercjuk<br><br>any chance of a photo or pic for your character?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>14-06-2011, 23:04:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				www.flickr.com/photos/grovercjuk/5830045603/in/photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grovercjuk/5830045603/#in/photostream)<br><br>That is her picture but for some reason it will not display.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AlexStone</strong> on <strong>16-06-2011, 03:55:44</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><strong>Name:</strong> Allistair.&nbsp; <em>Sir<em></em></em> Allistair.<br><strong>Age:</strong> 28<br><strong>Race:</strong> Human<br><strong>Profession:</strong> Mercenary Knight<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Male<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> Somewhere around 30ish- the years are a hard on a traveling sellsword, no matter how noble his birth.<br><strong>Hair:</strong> Blond<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Brown<br><strong>Height and Weight:</strong> 6 feet and an inch, 210 pounds.<br><strong>Physical Description:</strong> Of generally bulky build, Allistair enjoys the benefits of a high protein diet and heavy work under armor and with weapons while on horseback.&nbsp; He keeps his (Slightly thinning now) hair long, since trimming it is generally a pain and a mercenary is expected to be scruffy anyway.&nbsp; This means a bushy beard as well, though if he was being presented at court (unlikely as that is) he cleans up well and properly.&nbsp; His muscles are bulkier rather than defined, leaving a broad back and shoulders and powerful legs, from riding and marching under armor.&nbsp; While riding in the country, he usually wears tight riding pants, tall boots, a heavy tunic and cloak to keep the weather off.&nbsp; In battle, this gets tossed aside for a heavy armor, and a tunic and shield red, with golden lion rampant.&nbsp; It's easy to tell what he is and what he's about- stealth and subtlety aren't really his strong suit.&nbsp; His body is marked by several scars from scrapes and duels, as well as a few lumps along his ribs from poorly mended bones.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><strong>Age:</strong> It depends on the circumstance.&nbsp; When it come to war, like a grizzled veteran.&nbsp; With money, more like a child.&nbsp; With women, well, if they're for sale, like a grizzled veteran, with someone his equal that he actually likes, well, it's back to being an awkward kid again.<br><strong>Likes:</strong> The bight sun on an open trail, charge of a destrider, the feeling of victory, comradeship and the accolades of his peers.<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> The sinking feeling in anticipation of combat, having to worry where his next meal is coming from, being laughed at and meaning it.<br><strong>Phobias:</strong> Imprisonment, being at other's mercy.<br><strong>When it comes to interacting with others I:</strong> Will act with courtesy, even to those of lower rank.&nbsp; Your superiors have earned it, your peers deserve it, and your lessers will appreciate your magnanimity.&nbsp; However, insults are not to be accepted and should be returned.&nbsp; Rivals should be bested in everything, and enemies crushed.<br><strong>I believe that:</strong> Oaths and promises should be kept when given.&nbsp; Honorable foes deserve honorable combat, preferably single combat face to face.&nbsp; Liars and cheats are not to be trusted, and should be shunned.&nbsp; At the end of the day, they don't ask you how you won, they ask if you won, however.&nbsp; This last one really matters the most, in spite of everything that went before.<br><br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong> A suit of heavy, clanking armor, complete with greathelm and shield, offering protection even if slowing movement.&nbsp; A sword, well edged but pitted with a history of deflected blows and near misses.&nbsp; A pair of lances, in case one breaks, and a trio of javelins, for tossing and throwing, and a mace lying about in case it's needed.&nbsp; This, of course, requires a destrider, Palermo, and a pack horse, Jones.&nbsp; And to save the destrider, a palfry, Winnans.&nbsp; And a servant, who doesn't do much otherwise, Hans.<br><strong>I never leave home without:</strong>&nbsp; Well, after weapons and armor and horses an a sniveling manservant, what else do you need?&nbsp; A blanket, I guess.<br><strong>When it comes to money I'm:</strong> Material rich and cash poor.&nbsp; Money is for spending.<br><br><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong> Grab my sword and looks around to see what everyone else is doing.<br><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong> A family of my own.<br><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong> I'm being ridiculed or shunned.<br><strong>It hurts when:</strong> I'm not taken seriously, pushed aside, or forgotten about.<br><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong> I'm the discarded third son of a noble house rich enough to outfit me but not rich enough to keep me.&nbsp; I've been left to make my fortune by my wits and sword arm, and when I run out of one I have to use the other.&nbsp; I'm more of a gifted than skilled combatant- there are many who know fighting better than I, but not a lot who can jump in without thinking better than I can.&nbsp; I've bested men in single combat, stylized combat like jousts, and even in a few battles.&nbsp; However, I haven't really been heavily tested, either against many or a real equal.&nbsp; I've been lucky that way, and I know it-- and doubt myself sometimes as a result.&nbsp; And sometimes, I talk a bigger game than I actually play.&nbsp; <br><strong>I wish to go to the Shadow because:</strong> I need to get out of here, pronto.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>24-06-2011, 22:34:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hmm has this game stalled?<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>24-06-2011, 22:39:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm still here!!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>24-06-2011, 22:47:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm here.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AlexStone</strong> on <strong>24-06-2011, 23:25:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm in.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>25-06-2011, 12:48:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry guys, I'm usually better at keeping touch. I had a nasty work week, and it started last Wednesday... I should have a post up today or tomorrow though. I would have yesterday, but there was stuff I needed to do, and when I got home from it I was pretty out of it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>25-06-2011, 13:35:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				*Sends hugs and cookies Phoenix's way.*&nbsp; :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>27-06-2011, 02:49:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				*accepts hugs and cookies now that she's gotten her post out of the way*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 15:29:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, just so that everyone knows, I'm working something through with Prakkie to get Grigori into the fold with the rest of us. Feel free to chatter amoungst yourselves, and get your characters lives in order. If things start taking too long, which we're trying to figure out how to keep them from doing so, well, I have other NPC's that you can play with to keep things in the Inn interesting. :D
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 23:22:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As our good lady GM says we can RP with each other until she is ready to move on so if any one wants to start a conversation please chip in.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 22:32:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Whilst I have to say that I am enjoying the role play, has anyone heard from our GM?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 13:11:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Its such a good concept for a rp - and is done well - still with phenoix not about - none else can play rain.<br>And frankly only phenoix can - and if pheonix is too busy with rl matters ... 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 15:52:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I haven't heard anything. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 16:23:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Not recently, I know from before that there's some real-life business keeping her occupied. I'd hoped she'd find some time in between for posting though...&nbsp; :-(
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 16:54:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				i hope so do btw prakkie love your avatar
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 18:44:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. There were some issues with the heat that came close to landing me in the hospital, and had my brain fried. I am back. I swear, and as long as I'm careful about keeping hydrated shouldn't disappear again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 18:55:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				*Hugs.* I'm glad you're doing better, though I'm sorry to hear it. Definitely keep yourself hydrated; cold water is the best thing for you on a hot day.&nbsp; Also, if you need to keep your temperature down, put a damp, cold cloth (with or without ice) on the back of your neck; it chills the blood as it enters your head, and helps keep your brain from overheating (seriously).<br><br>One thing with hydration, though, is make sure you get some salt, too. The human body is about 70% water;<em> salt</em> water, specifically. Proper salination is important. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 20:14:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I know these things, the major issue is that the worst place with heat and having to move around in it is at work where I can't just stop any old time that I like and get something to drink or cool myself off. I work fast food, I work around a kitchen, so if it's hot outside, it's hotter inside, and I have to move, often fast in it. If I've got a line of customers, I can't just stop and get a drink, which usually means that I have access to fluids five times in a day lately, before work, at my two breaks and lunch, and afterwards. We have Powerade at work, when I've been sweating, that's what I go for. The store's thermostat is very badly placed, and so if the drive-thru window is open, and there's any breeze at all, it ends up when there thermostat is, and can even cause the <strong>heater</strong> to kick on on top of everything else. If we're busy that window is pretty much guaranteed to be open more than it's shut.... I'm guessing you can see the issue here. It took me two solid days of truly forcing fluids, and chilly showers to get my body back to being better regulated, and I'm still not perfect. I'm able to string together coherent sentences that have a point at least. In retrospect, I really <strong>should</strong> have gone to the ER. At the very least they probably could have sped the process along. I still have the freaking headache, and I've been doing everything all the reputable online sources have been telling me to keep myself healthy. The real saving grace has been that it's cooled down a little in the last few days.<br><br>Anyway, as I'm sure that wall of text has informed you all, I'm feeling much more able to write now than I was then. I don't want to make any promises, because I find when I do that I tend to stress, which isn't a good thing, I will let you know that I'm working on my post in my head. Also, keep in the Inn, I have an NPC you're going to be playing with for a little while. I kinda want to play with him a little bit, and I still have to Grigori into the fold which isn't likely to happen if there are a lot of people around. I'm hoping to speed that process up though, because I have managed to get so far behind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 22:54:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eesh. Talk to your manager about it, maybe, then? I know their's not supposed to be any open drink containers at all in a cooking environment (I've worked in a restaurant myself, though not fast food), but if you have bottles of Powerade, those cap well enough. Maybe you could always have one on hand to drink, since it's for your health? <br><br>Maybe their's a way to conveniently block the thermostat from being hit directly? <br><br>*hugs again.* I'm sorry, I wish I could do something to help. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 00:15:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Glad to hear that you are ok. :)<br>No worries about the game, when you are ready, we seem to be amusing ourselves at the moment.<br>The going outside was just to generate some more post and maybe to link up with Prakkies char.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 01:44:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I appreciate everyone's concern, and if you want to work out bringing Grigori into the group with Prakkie, and can find a way to do so within the characters crowd shy personality, that would be great. I'm glad you're managing to entertain yourselves, but there is an encounter that I need to have happen, and it has to happen when Rain isn't present. I can put it off for a little bit though, if that would be better for now. It's not like Rain can't get sidetracked by new, shiny, and curious things. Heck even encountering another in her trade could get her sidetracked and result in her losing track of time. :-) If you're working up a subplot, I'd really rather not get in it's way when it won't hurt the major one.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 06:55:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to post at all until this weekend; got some stuff that's come up that I need to focus on, and I likely won't have much time or energy left to write. I *should* be back and posting this weekend, though. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 01:05:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok as our Lady GM is having illness issues (And we all wish her well) and she has given permission for a sub plot to get Prakkies char in anyone any ideas?<br><br>We have a good group of writers here and I would hate to see the game die.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 17:07:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Update on those illness issues:<br><br>I've had a nasty headache from Friday, nearly didn't get through work, and it hasn't gone away since. I went to Urgent Care yesterday where the doctor thought it was a good idea to do a CT scan, which turned up nothing, but as the headache is still around, he wants me to keep an eye on it. I've tried writing, but it's just not a good idea. Even thinking too long about what I'm gonna type here hurts. I think it's getting better though, so please no one worry. Even if there is something horribly wrong, well, I've got an eye on it and we'd be catching it early. So nothing to be concerned about.<br><br>I think that's about as much of sitting in a typing position my head and neck can take for now, but please, if you can come up with ideas for your subplot while I'm figuring out if this is just a migraine from hell or something more troublesome, do it. I don't want to see it die either just cause my health decided to say "haha" all at once.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 18:58:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Back to regularly posting, for now...I'm sorry to hear things still suck for you, Phoenix. It's good that you're keeping an eye on it. I hope it's just a migraine and not something worse. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 13:56:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Phoenixrisen,<br><br>Our thoughts and well wishes for you.<br><br>Threads / explanations to posters - can f- off.<br><br>Health first, that gives you the energy for other things later.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>21-07-2011, 01:19:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, but keep us posted please. I do worry a bit. <br><br>Just posted my rogue joining the rest of the group, well sort of anyway. Lessee if we can keep each other entertained until our lovely ST returns&nbsp; :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>12-08-2011, 05:55:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm so sorry everyone, I just kind of fell off the face of E for a while. I was really bad off for a while, and just working was about all I could do. I would come home and not have energy for anything. So, I'm moving things a long a little bit, and I hope that I haven't lost you all. <br><br>Please note, that by no means are you required to actually fall for him compulsion, but you should at least feel it in some way shape or form. He is that old, and that powerful. I promise he's not going to be any more adversary than any petulant spoiled brat would be. I'm not going to expect you to battle him. That would be insane. Theoretically, depending on character reactions, things should stay verbal for the most part. I am going to ask that for this bit no one posts again until everyone has had a chance to post, and assume that you're all feeling whatever/acting at the exact same time, so keep it a little short through here. No reactions about what's going on with the other characters until the next set of post okay? Just go with me on this one okay, I think it'll work out best that way. *nods*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>13-08-2011, 17:52:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sounds like a plan, Phoenix. Glad you're doing better. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>13-08-2011, 17:53:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				same ! wb !
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>13-08-2011, 21:43:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welcome back.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>13-08-2011, 22:18:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks everyone, and it's great to be back. *Offers hugs all around.*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>14-08-2011, 09:39:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Welcome back indeed! How've you been Phoenix? Health / work trouble all sorted out?<br><br>I'd like to point out I've gotten very busy since you left - uni stuff - and my posting rate's pretty much plummeted as a result. I'll try and squeeze out a short reply today or tomorrow but don't expect too much of me until September, when I expect things will cool down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>14-08-2011, 18:52:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, I won't go into all the gory details, but yes, after coming to the point of collapse, I realized that I needed to start listening to my body and asked that my hours get scaled back for a while so I could actually recover from everything that had been happening without any recovery room. As it has been, because of the strain my body had been under, a tiny little cold, resulted in me needing to go home early twice, and them juggling the schedule so that I could get today off because me being there really wouldn't have been better than me not, possibly worse. For me, definitely worse. So, under control, and after something like that, not likely that I'll let it ever get that out of control again.<br><br>As for limited time, that's fine. Life comes first. Thanks for the heads up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>26-08-2011, 03:03:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright people, it's looking like what we've got is what we've got for now. I'll of course try to do a little more recruiting, once we get things moving a little more, but I don't think right this moment is the best time to pull in new people. I'm going to poke at Prakkie, and see if she wants us to wait for her before we move on, or if we should just write her back in later when school evens out. If it's the latter, I'll have a post up for you as soon as I can, and get on that recruiting thing. I've got a couple ideas for the sort of people we could stand to have join up. Maybe I'll get a few more bites.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>26-08-2011, 13:53:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				sure <br><br>it is an enchanting thread :) mind the pun - well i adore it so far
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>27-08-2011, 00:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sounds good to me.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prakkie</strong> on <strong>27-08-2011, 00:57:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Still here! I'll try and get a post out, sorry for taking so long. Ill try and manage one this weekend, if I somehow dont make that then please go ahead and pretend Grigori is simply being very quiet and I'll try and catch up later, hows that?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>27-08-2011, 01:33:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's fine. Don't feel rushed, it really shouldn't be too hard to catch you up since he's not actively involved with the others just yet. I'll start working on my recruiting thing soon. The thread needs an overhaul so it's easier for anyone who may be interested to get the info that they need... 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kate</strong> on <strong>27-08-2011, 05:59:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Shouldn't stop others posting :)<br><br>Really love how rain as a character is placed in the plot (would adore to actually have her appear again soon :) !)<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>31-08-2011, 23:02:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seems we have nibbles for new characters
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>31-08-2011, 23:25:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*nods* <br><br>So I'm focusing my attention on that right now. :D I'll have something up when I've gotten them all sorted and ready to go. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Phoenixrisen</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 09:24:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey everyone. I'm really sorry, I didn't want to do this, but I've got some stuff that's really stressing me out right now, and I just can't be a GM at the same time. Unless someone else wants to take over, with my full backing, support, and brain to plunder for anything they need I'm gonna have to call this canceled until further notice. Again, I'm really sorry because I know this could have been awesome, but I can't give the RP the dedication that it deserves at this time, and anything less isn't fair to anyone. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 10:00:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's okay, Phoenix. You should always place your own needs above things like E and our wants.&nbsp; :-) I hope life stops treating you like a punching bag.*Hugs.* 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: A Bard's Tale (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>grovercjuk</strong> on <strong>09-09-2011, 22:47:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No worries, RL comes first hopefully&nbsp; one day you will in a better place. :)<br>
			</dd>
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