[Sweetsong] The Farm Boys (and Girl) Arrive (Open)

[Jasper]

Jaspers Stats
6 Feet 3 Inches
205 pounds
Brown Hair
Brown Eyes
Scares on Right Arm
Tattoo on Left Arm - Matches scares
Moon Tattoo on Left palm
Sun Tattoo Right palm

Vhalar 9 722

The Melrathian settlers had heard about various locations on the island but something about Sweetsong settlement had attracted the group. Actually the group could have told you exactly what it was. It was small and new, and the biggest appeal was that it was one that was trying to be one with nature. While their village had been founded centuries ago, they all whole believed that their valley had been a gift from the spirits of Melrath. Situated in a valley that had once been covered in forest, the forest in the valley had naturally burned away leaving it prepared for them to settle. They had respected those borders and carried for their gift. This had sounded similar.

So it was that they had depart Almund, to everyone’s relief, and traveled around the island until they had come the described harbor. It helped that there were two other ships, the Wanderlust and the Waking Dream, anchored in the harbor. The clan had prepared to have their supplies unload, but Jasper decided to wait until they had been welcomed before trying to unload them. Once that was done, the ship would return to Almund trade its cargo and pick up something new before returning back to Melrath.

So it was that Astra, Rewan, Bryil and Dasjat took a boat ashore to see who they would meet and see how their arrival was received. Despite the occasion they wore there every trial clothing, though they had made sure they were clean and presentable. Jasper’s brothers were both dressed in black trousers, with cotton shirts, Rewan’s dyed red, Bryil’s dyed green. Each wore a leather belt that had been worked, while nice they showed they had been handed down. Astra wore a yellow dress, that reach to her ankle, but flared out enough to do little to restrict her movements. She was also wearing a belt but hers was small and emphasized the slight bulge that was beginning to grow in her midsection. Jasper like his brothers was wearing a vibrant purple shirt with also a wide leather belt, his though only had one image in the middle symbolizing the three Induks of Melrath. Instead of pants he wore a black kilt/wrap that fastened in a couple spots down to mid thigh. He also had a embersteel glowing Aspergillum hanging from his belt. The Tuwana Dasjat was dressed in a similar fashion to Jasper, but his kilt was composed of woven animal fur, and his shirt was woven from the fur of another animal.

Astra’s hair was gathered into a braid that she loosely wound around her head. It was a nice simple farm wife’s hair style. Kept the hair out of the way, but could be done in a few minutes. The Ardiechy boys all had short cut hair, that well looked like it had been cut just to keep it short. While each of them was a full adult by Melrathian standards and bore their Embla, only Byril’s was obvious. As it was a stylized tree across his forehead. If one got a good look at Rewan’s palm, they would see a hammer tattooed with the hammer part itself covering the palm and the handle going up his arm and into his sleeve. Astra to bore a Embla but wasn’t visible. Jasper’s Embla was actually hidden by his sleeve, but one palm bore a stylized sun tattoo and the other a stylized moon tattoo, marking him as an Aseir and a mage. Even Dasjat had a Embla, but unless you got up close and personal you wouldn’t see the stylized marking across his chest.

Jasper’s brothers and the Tuwana stayed back and Jasper and Astra walked forward holding hands towards the settlement. Once Jasper felt they were in a good position to be hear, he smiled and in common, though accented by Scalvoris standards said. “Good Trial. The name is Jasper and I was hoping to speak with the person, or persons in charge. My family and I had hope to settle here in Sweetsong, but don’t want to just barge in with out permission.” Jasper was sure that Toka, and Eadric both had spontaneously rolled there eyes at that speech, but Jasper was a farm boy, and had chosen a place where he hoped he could still be that.

Passive Active Effects

Spirit Meld-When near a spirit, can mental sense its emmotions.
Spirit Sight-Perceive all spiritual forms within a ten foot proximity.
Rupturing-Detect all motions within 20ft.

Post SpecificEffects

~NPC~

Astra

Rewan

Bryil

Eldloga

Dasjat

Lanquin

[Winston]

Vhalar 9 722

Sweetsong's Handy-ferret

As Jasper and Astra wandered up the way, they could see a 1-foot-tall ferret having a rather animated conversation with a chest. Above the chest was a sign reading "Workshop". The chest was enormous and easily big enough to hold a fully-sized human and beside it was the ferret. The ferret was wearing a little apron, a tool-belt with various things hanging from it and was, at this point in time, wielding what looked like a spatula.

"

Now, don't be like dat. Me just want tuh get some boxes tuh keep me bit'n bobs en.

Et's nat like me es trying to replace yuh." The ferret tapped the chest gently with the spatula, affectionately. "Cum'on now Chest. Lets get going now."

As they came closer, the ferret suddenly noticed them and smiled. "Oh! Et is very nice tuh meet yuh." He suddenly looked a little worried. "Permission yuh say? Oh... Me had nat even considered that me might need PERMISSION to come to Sweetsang." His expression become that of a worried ferret. "Me 'as been 'ere a while now, but me neva asked PERMISSION."

Lost in consideration for a moment, he suddenly shook his head as he realised he was being rude. "*GASP* Me name es Winstan. Winston Milla. En me shud parabably ask far permission too, but me es sure Vega would have told me to leave if me was nat welcome bye now." He smiled. "Shud we go togeda?"

"Dis es Chest." He said, with a gesture towards the chest. "'im's a bit upset at da moment cus me suggested gettin' some storage boxes to hold me goods. 'e didn't like et much."

It was at this point that the chest moved. All of it's own accord, it seemed to sprout dozens of tiny little feet. They all waggled and marched in unison as the chest lifted itself up off the floor and made it's way over to Jasper's side, where it 'plopped' itself unceremoniously with a little 'harrumph' and the sound some what like a door creaking.

Winston whispered. "Me sarry. 'im can be very sensitive." The chest rose, turned so that it's back was facing Winston and then dropped back town to the floor.

"Me wud offa yuh some cake, but et might be a little hard to get right now." Winston looked paterbedly at the chest. As he did so, the chest opened and on the end of a long tongue-like appendage, it offered a plate with exactly enough iced butterfly cakes for Jasper and his party... there was not one for Winston.

[Jasper]

Jaspers Stats
6 Feet 3 Inches
205 pounds
Brown Hair
Brown Eyes
Scares on Right Arm
Tattoo on Left Arm - Matches scares
Moon Tattoo on Left palm
Sun Tattoo Right palm

Vhalar 9 722

The Melrathi crew all saw the Ferret and the enormous chest, and each kind of had a different reaction. Astra eyed the creature with some confusion. In her world Ferret’s and chickens didn’t play well, and any house keeper sided with the chicken. Bryil frowned seeing an animal dressed so. Rewan just found the whole image amusing, so did Jasper. The Aesir was actually the only one who was aware of the Cadouri as he had meet two, but while he remembered the event he couldn’t have said how real it was at is occurred in Saoire’s realm. So he actually though it was a traditional Ferret. So when it started talking with the chest, he was the only one who wasn’t surprised. He actually started to grin. He had enjoyed talking with both of the Cadouri he had meet and this one was promising to be just as pleasant. Jasper glanced at Astra whose eyes were wide and mouth slightly open. The new husband watched as his wife glanced over at him for a silent communication of surprise. In that instant Jasper knew there would be a conversation as she read clearly on his face that he wasn’t surprised.

The two looked back at Ferret and Jasper couldn’t help but keep grinning and after a moment Astra’s smile became real as the creature approached them. “It is a pleasure to meet you as well….” Jasper left the last part hanging but the Ferret has moved on to how he hadn’t ever asked permission. Jasper felt a bit sad for the creature as he was now clearly worried about having not asked permission, but it answered Jasper’s question, in a way. Moving in wouldn’t most likely be opposed, and possible welcomed.

Winston was the Ferret’s name and he proposed that they all go an ask for permission. Jasper addressed the introductions first. He indicated to the woman next to him. “This is my wife Astra, and the two back there are my brothers Bryil and Rewan.” He said indicating which was which. “I suspect your right. Since you have been here a while you have been welcomed even if not official. We would love a guide to help us find Vega.” That name was familiar. Jasper prepared for the possibility of actually meeting someone he had meet in a dream he was also prepared to meet someone who just happened to have the same name. The group at that point just went with the flow as the listened to Winston explain his dilemma with the chest. While none of them had ever seen such a chest, magic had always been a tool of the Melrathi, and they had seen it in one for or another. More importantly Jasper was a Aesir, and his clan lived with nature and very much believed in the temperamentality of things. In addition the group came from a clan where there were children around all the time. This behavior was normal.

Jasper looked down at the chest as it used his as kind of a shield. Jasper was surprised when the creature opened up and stuck out a tongue with a plate of iced cake. Recovering quickly from the surprise Jasper reached down and took a slice. “Thank you Chest.” He said guessing it didn’t have a name since Winston hadn’t used one. Taking cues from Jasper, his family each took a piece, and stated their appreciation. They held it for a moment before sampling the cake, and regardless of the actual taste stating their appreciation for the cake.

Jasper was hoping that by now they had drawn Vega’s attention and she could help navigate this chest situation. It was always strange when one found one self in the middle of a tantrum. Unlike with the children in the family hold who Jasper knew well enough to help, he had no clue what this chest was capable of, but anything with a tongue was to be respected.

Passive Active Effects

Spirit Meld-When near a spirit, can mental sense its emmotions.
Spirit Sight-Perceive all spiritual forms within a ten foot proximity.
Rupturing-Detect all motions within 20ft.

Post SpecificEffects

~NPC~

Astra

Rewan

Bryil

Eldloga

Dasjat

Lanquin

[Vega]

83rd Trial of Zi'da during Arc 716

There was some kind of something happening over at Winston's Workshop, and so Vega made her way over there. She had Akor with her, the nearly-1 arc old baby and the youngest of her children. Akor was held in a sling, wrapped up and held close to Vega. The baby's shock of red hair - so like Vega's - was all that could be seen, though, as Akor was well bundled up against the cold. With her was a maybe-six-or-seven arc old girl, also with red hair, totally wrapped up against the cold but all in red. Vega was holding hands with the older of the two and she came into view and raised an eyebrow.

There was Winston, who she knew, Winston's chest - who she knew - and someone she didn't know. Or, in fact, a few someone's she didn't know. She was far from hiding, and she'd obviously been seen as she and two of her children walked around the corner. So, Vega waved with the hand which wasn't holding a child's hand. "Wotcha," she said. Walking up to them, she gave a wide grin. "Hey, Winstaan, how are you?" And, of course, "An' Chest, how're you doin' there?" Just because it was an apparently sentient box there was no need to be rude, Vega thought.

She turned her attention then to the new folks. "Hello, I'm Vega. Welcome to Sweetsong." She gestured to the young child who was holding Vega's hand and trying to hide slightly behind her. "This is Joy, an' this is Akor," she gestured to the baby swaddled tight against her.

Then, she stopped a moment and she raised an eyebrow. "Jasper?" She grinned widely. "I remember you - you gave me a right nice gift, you did." Glancing down at Joy, she explained. "This man gave me the pipes I play at night," she said. Serious brown eyes regarded Jasper and his family and Joy nodded. "It's a pleasure to meet you," she said, shyly. "What brings you to Sweetsong?" Vega asked. She didn't want to assume, because that would be rude, but she also wanted to be clear. "You're very welcome to pitch up an' stay here if you want. We live in a way what's in harmony with nature, best we can, an' there's no buildin's here. I'm goin' to start makin' vardos soon - homes on wheels, like." With a shrug she added, "either way, you're a well welcome sight, maybe we can give you a tour?"

Looking down then, at the Chest and then to Winston, "Chest, I were hopin' that you'd be able to help with greetin' new folks, if you'd be happy to. But that means that everyone needs to be given cake, can you an' Joy do that?" Joy was absolutely entranced by Winston's chest and she moved over and began to stroke it, happily, like it was a very cantankerous puppy.

[Winston]

Fairy cake fun

Winston nodded, waved and even bowed to Jasper's wife as many introductions were made. He was obviously delighted to meet them all, though the likelihood of him remembering their names was yet to be established.

As Jasper and his entourage thanked Chest for the cake, it seemed to float on it's feet, rocking slightly to the ground.

Jasper might detect a smug satisfaction from the chest

as it swallowed the empty plate, without Winston having had a crumb.

Winston rolled his eyes at Chest before standing bolt upright as Vega called out. "AH! VEEeeegAAAAA! Me es... OOOhhhhh!" He had already started to run towards her to say hello and possibly even run up her arm to give her a hug, but stopped in his tracks when he saw the tiny people. He face lit up even more.

Chest took Winston's momentary pause as an opportunity to intercept Vega and her wee-ones with a galloping welcome. As Vega asked how Chest was its mood dramatically changed from excited to falawn as it remembered the evil's of the boxes Winston planned to obtain. It turned it's back on Winston and offered the top of its lid to Vega.

Winston looked doe-eyed at the small (still bigger than him) children. "AWWWWwwwww... Yuh 'ave wee ones! 'ello dere Joy." Winston gave a formal bow, flourishing as best he could. He was totally hopeless at judging the age of children from other races, but she was, he figured, a fan of cake regardless of age. "Tis a pleasure tuh meet yuh. Me name is Winstaaan."

As Joy moved over to pet Chest and Vega announced their new role in the settlement, Winston grinned. Chest was easily won over by being lavished with attention. It took all of a single tickle for it to loll, lopsidedly to one side and hang it's tounge out.

Chest opened it mouth again and produced more cake, but Winston let out an objection, in a mock tone. "No, no, no. Dat cake will nat do far an official position like dis. We should serve somtin' special..." He placed his hand on his chin for a moment and looked all thoughtful. "De only problem es dat we nat had dem officially tested yet. One trill." He ran over to Chest, who shut its lid closed tight. "Awwww... Cummon Chest. Me won't get dem boxes OK." He leaned in to whisper. "De wee-ones want tuh play. Cummon Joy, 'elp me talk 'im round."

If Joy got involved, Chest would quickly consent, opening its lid to allow Winston to get inside. "Just a sec! ..." Came Winston's voice in an echo. He left the party to talk amongst themselves for a a few moments. If anyone chose to peer into the Chest while Winston was gone, then the usual, rectangular, well-like interior would be seen, reaching down into the depths where a firelight glowed at its bottom.

After a little while, Chest's lid opened and out, atop the enormous tounge, came a proud-looking Ferret holding two more cupcakes.

The one in his left hand

was covered in icing that gave of a slight mist in the warm air that dropped down, away from the cake and it was dusted with some kind of shimmering glitter, that featured all the colours of the rainbow.

In his right hand

, he held a much more simple-looking cake, with a little hollow in the middle that was filled with a blue/purple jam. He would not actually interrupt Japster and Vega if they were chatting, as the show was entirely for Joy's benefit anyway. He looked across at Joy and waved her to come closer.

He gestured for her to come much closer, conspiratorially and whispered in her ear in a mocked fashion that would not do much to avoid Vega or Jasper from hearing should they try. "Dese are Fairy cakes dat me made special." He said, offering her them both. "Dis one makes you cold and dis one will turn yuh blue, frame head to toe ... Just far a bit." He smiled. "Yuh cun eat dem, or try them out on someone else. But don't be mean." He winked. "Chest 'ere will give yuh more normal cakes if yuh need dem."

If she took them, he'd let her take over the proceedings from that point forward, offering for her to climb up on top of the chest to ride around should she wish. Chest would issue her more normal cakes, because there were and always was plenty to be had, but would not give out any other Fairy varieties. He gave Vega a wink and what he hoped was a reassuring 'thumps up' while Joy was not looking.

"Oh Jaspa', de tour es gud. Where 'ave yuh cam frame?"

Winston also tugged on Vega's leg/hem. "Cun me see de wee-estest one?"

[Jasper]

Jaspers Stats
6 Feet 3 Inches
205 pounds
Brown Hair
Brown Eyes
Scares on Right Arm
Tattoo on Left Arm - Matches scares
Moon Tattoo on Left palm
Sun Tattoo Right palm

Vhalar 9 722

The family was finishing the cupcakes they had been given which seemed to please the chest a lot, as Jasper stood by the chest he began to sense that like his aspergillum this chest was the home of a dirri, though unlike Eldloga who resided in the aspergillum this chest seemed to have become more a part of it, like those creatures who would move into a shell and make it part of them. Jasper didn’t really get much of a chance to study the chest beyond that. As a red headed woman he had meet before came up to meet them. The brown eyes took in the red hair, and the features. He recognized Vega right away. To be fair though Winston’s use of her name had put Jasper in memory of that event.

Vega approached with two children. One was a babe in arms and the other a little girl both with red hair. Jasper thought they might be hers, but also knew that he wasn’t aware of how big his family was. His own nephew when he was little could just as often be found in the arms of his mother, brothers, or any of the baby hungry cousins. Jasper smiled broadly at stepped forward to great the local matriarch. She made her own introductions and the little girl was supplied the name of Joy and the babe was Akor. Before he could return the favor she two recognized him. Jasper was glad to hear that they were using the instrument. It hadn’t been much, but music was meant to be shared.

Jasper smiled at Joy and said. “It is also a pleasure to meet you,” and then focusing on both he made their round of introductions. “It is good to see you again Vega. I am glad you have found good use for that gift.” He then turn to his wife. “This my wife Astra.” Jasper had shared with her the strange events he had had with Immortals over the arcs. She came forward smiling. Jasper said the word wife in that way that only newly weds could refer to each other, with joy, wonder and a bit of amazement.

“Hello Vega. It is a lovely spot you have settled here.” She said in her even more accented voice then Jasper’s. She smiled at Joy and said “It is nice to meet you as well.” She then looked at the baby Akor. “How old is he?” She asked.

Once Astra had finished he motioned to his brothers. “These two are my younger brothers. This is Rewan.” Jasper indicated, “And this is Bryil” The two made extended there greetings. Dasjat how had nervously been hiding behind the two brothers poked his head out from around Rewan’s legs. “This is Dasjat.” He said indicating to the Tuwana. He shy came forward and bowed to Vega, and watched the chest nervously.

“Greetings Vega.” He said, “Greetings Joy.” As he slipped to stand behind Jasper, but this time he didn’t hide. Things were going well so far.

The group paused to allow a resolution of Chest tantrum. Jasper having lived in the big city thought the chest was interesting, but he had seen magic, and such things. His family though to them it was something new, Magic was a strange thing, and so they politely tried to not stare at the chest. Though while Jasper and Astra started talking with Vega he couldn’t help put lean over and look down into the chest.

Jasper found the whole interaction, comforting, yes this was the type of place he would like to stay. Polite but not stuffy. “You are right, we are looking for a place to settle, and had heard that this is a place that is close to nature.” Jasper said as he glanced around seeing that confirmation as well as hearing it from Vega. “I have been asked by superiors to come and learn about the Scalvoris Induks, which should take a while. We stopped in Almund, but it didn’t fit well with us.” There were a number of head shakes at this. “We heard about this settlement and feel that this would be closer what we wanted. To be a part of nature, but also to care for ourselves and others in a way city people struggle to understand.” Jasper smiled and laughed, “I am rambling. Basically, thank you for the welcome, and we look forward to meeting everyone and helping out. So yes we would love a Tour of the place.”

Passive Active Effects

Spirit Meld-When near a spirit, can mental sense its emmotions.
Spirit Sight-Perceive all spiritual forms within a ten foot proximity.
Rupturing-Detect all motions within 20ft.

Post SpecificEffects

~NPC~

Astra

Rewan

Bryil

Eldloga

Dasjat

Lanquin

[Vega]

83rd Trial of Zi'da during Arc 716

Vega shook "hands" with Chest as best as she could, stroking and petting him. Joy, meanwhile, looked at Winston and watched him as he bowed to her, then her attention turned to Jasper as he greeted her, also. She dropped a curtsy, then, and quite a formal one at that, and she said "The pleasure is mine, nice to meet you both." Vega raised an eyebrow at that, but she said nothing. Joy's unique past meant that she had a lot of surprises, Vega knew.

"Hello, Astra, nice to meet you," Vega said with genuine warmth. She grinned down at Akor, "She'll be an arc next cycle," she said. Vega took no offence at the mis-gendering of Akor - after all, the baby was effectively a shock of red hair and not much else to be seen. "Heya Rewan an' Bryil, it's nice to meet you both." Vega was pleased to meet folks with families as large (and, therefore, as complicated) as hers. The Tunawa, name Dasjat, came out rather shyly and Vega smiled, then dropped to her haunches to speak to him. "Hullo there, Dasjat," she said. "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. One of my best friends is a tunawa, an' he lives here too. There's plenty of stuff that's around that's appropriate for your size, but if you find anythin' out of reach, please let me know an' I'll get it fixed up."

The interaction between Winston and Chest was quickly intercepted by Joy who indeed spoke to Chest and said, oh-so-politely. "Please, Chest, will you? I'd love to see what you do," she said and she gave a very rare smile when Chest then opened and allowed Winston to run in. While Winston was in there, Jasper explained what he was doing and why and Vega nodded. "Well, you're all most welcome here," she reiterated. "We tend to congregate of an evenin' in the central circle an' eat from the main pot an' sing an' dance an' tell stories. The food in that central pot is for everyone, an' anyone is welcome - we do ask that folks pull their weight an' contribute, of course, so that it all runs smoothly."

She gave a smile, then, and added. "An' if you're interested in the Induks, I might be able to help a bit. I'm what we called Songforged, so marked by the Induk Sweetwine. This is my diri, Jeff. Jeff, come on out," she said and there, indeed, was

Jeff

. "I weren't in the Forgin', but I was the one who set off the events what led to it, an' that meant freein' the Heart of Scalvoris from a big ugly-lookin' thing I called Wilma." She gave a grin. "I'd be happy to share any an' all information. I'm also a Warden of Lovalus, in Rharne, if you're interested in that group, too." There was no sense of Vega bragging. She simply said what was, and who she was, and she went from there.

Winston came back out from Chest, then, and Joy was wide eyed with amazement. "Wren would love that," she said and she nodded. "I won't be mean. It isn't kind, I won't do it." She leaned forward and kissed first Winston and then Chest. "Thank you both," Joy whispered. "you're my best friends." Vega saw Winston's thumbs up and she nodded with a smile. She was all for Joy exploring and learning and it pleased her that she wanted to involve Wren.

She lowered back down onto her haunches to show Akor to Winston. Speaking to them all, she said "This little one is my youngest. But I've also got Conlan, who's jus' a few months older than her, an' Joy of course. We also have our very special friends Wren an' Ru livin' with us at the moment, an' their Papa pops in an' out. Wren is about Joy's age, an' Ru is about 4, I reckon. So, the tour then. Joy, is Chest happy with you sittin' on him like that? Chest, don't wear yourself out." And she offered to Winston to get up on her shoulder if he wanted and then she gestured around. "Right, so lets have a quick tour then. I'll show you central circle, an' the waterfall. There's an oasis an' a magic tree." She looked at the tunawa and gave a slight smile. "I can't say the name, I'm sorry. It's an Ojubon-bon or somethin', but it's a righ' beautiful thing an' it's important to Moseke an' we were part of a ceremony to grow it here. Sir Chip, my friend, he planted it. "

And indeed, that was what she'd do. Show them around the settlement, introduce them to anyone they ran into an excuse for you to know the NPCs, basically , every one of whom she greeted by name, and she showed them the lush and verdant oasis and the tree in question . She was proud of this place, there was no doubt, but as she showed them around, she chatted to them, about them. "So, we've got lots of folks here, lots of different specialisms an' focuses," she said. "Everythin' from gardenin' to engineerin' to huntin'. What sort of thing might you all be interested in?"

[Winston]

Awwww a baaabyyyyy

Dasjat and the ferret would be little but a few inches difference in height and so Winston waved furiously at them as they came out. "Welcome! Tis a gud night at de campfire. Me narmally 'elp wid de cookin' and love de singin' and dancin'." He agreed.

When Joy kissed him, he blushed and did an 'aww shucks' pose, swinging his arms from side to side, before turning to Chest to pat them thankfully. "Chest, wud yuh mind going where Joy wants tuh go, an ef she asks far some mar cakes, dat's OK, she cun 'ave dem." Chest seemed to have perked up now. The attention from the small child was lifting its mood considerably and it trotted around with her on top.

As he took a look at Akor, he gave a coe, a wave and a big happy smile. "Aaaaawwwwwww.... Dem's so beautiful. Yuh es such a blessin' ain'tyat?"

Winston clambered up onto Vega's shoulder merrily and settled on her shoulder, taking care not to pull on anything he shouldn't. "Oh, 'im as been callin' et de Sweetstone Tree recently." He interjected helpfully before turning to Jasper and crew to continue. "Et GROWS gems. Grows dem an' den just draps dem like rain fram de sky. Cun yuh believe et?" He was clearly still very impressed with this particular aspect of its nature. "An Sir Chep es a bonified knight." He attempted to play down the hero worship a little, but he could not say enough good things about either Vega or Kisaik.

As the tour progressed, Winston would wave and greet people, smiling to all that passed as Vega wondered them around the settlement.

[Jasper]

Jaspers Stats
6 Feet 3 Inches
205 pounds
Brown Hair
Brown Eyes
Scares on Right Arm
Tattoo on Left Arm - Matches scares
Moon Tattoo on Left palm
Sun Tattoo Right palm

Vhalar 9 722

The Ardiechy family was pleased to received such a welcome. Vega acknowledged each of them. Astra blushed a bit as she realized she had gotten the gender wrong, but moved with the conversation. Rewan grinned at the redheaded matriarch of the settlement. Bryil was more reserved with his smile. Dasjat was pleased and surprised at Vega’s comments. He smiled at her and said, “That will be very nice.” He said and then approached by Winston who was excited to see someone his own size. The Tuwana smiled at the Ferret.

Vega certainly believed in welcoming people fully and openly. They listened as she explained that they gathered for communal gathering each evening and that they shared a common pot. The farmers were and weren’t used to that. During Cylus it wasn’t uncommon for the whole clan together against the cold for the season, and during harvest times when many people were pulled into the field it was common for communal meals, but outside of those it was usually individual based. Astra nodded her head in understanding though. In a community this small communal meals made sense. Less people having to focus on cooking smaller meals and able to focus on needed work for the community. Astra smiled and said. “That sound wonderful and we would of course be happy to contribute to the meals.”

“Also the songs and stories.” Rewan volunteered from behind them.

“My brother likes to talk.” Jasper said, “I agree though that sounds like wonderful evenings.” He added sincerely meaning it. He had a good impression already and the more she described how they worked together the more he was looking froward to this. Vega explained that she was one of the Forged and could explain more about them. Jasper grinned wildly and said. “It is nice to meet you Jeff.” He paused and politely tapped on Eldloga’s home. The spirit made an appearance. “This is Eldloga my friend and Dirri.” The spirit nodded his head and Jasper continued. “I would love to take you up on that, but I think after we get everything set up.” He said giving Astra a grin. He could easily get lost in talk about this subject, but his help would be needed to set up the camp. “Forged is an interesting name for those who serve the Induks, but again a story for later.” Jasper said realizing he was already slipping into getting side tracked.

The group listened as they were introduced to Vega’s children. There were certainly a number of them, Jasper and Astra glanced at each other. Dasjat nodded his head in approval, and the brother’s accepted it. Finally Jasper said with a smile. “It sounds like you have a wonderful clan there. We are expecting our first in Cylus.” He said getting a nod from Astra indicating she was fine with the communication. “It will be nice to have so many other children around.”

“A tour would be nice.” Jasper answered when offered. He grinned as Winston climbed up on to Vega’s shoulder and too the tour there. The crowd followed along behind Vega as they walked around Fool’s Errand seeing the various sights. There was a interesting verity of sights. The natural ones were beautiful, and the family members would each take time to explore them, but the practical was the most important part at this time. No buildings was the rule, and they all could accept that. The central circle which was the heart of the community was something they all studied and made sure to understand. The tree was beautiful and interesting as well as apparently a recent addition.\

Then came the questions about what skills the had and could bring to the settlement. Jasper as the leader spoke first and said. “My greatest strength is communing with the spirits and trying to help keep things flowing as best I can, but more practically I do know something about farming, brewing skills all of us having in common as it was something our original village was known for. I know a bit about animal training, and have a Sleipnir, a type of flying horse with fangs would be a close description, and always willing to learn something new. I also am a novice Rupturer.”

He looked at Astra and grinning said. “Astra here is a good at cooking, sewing, and good with children, and keeping us on track. Her mother was a midwife and herb woman and taught her much of what she knew.” He turned to his brothers and while he was smiling the grin he gave Astra wasn’t there for them. “Bryil likes to wander the forest and can survive and even feed himself. He also like to carve and shoot things.” He indicated to Dasjat at that point who Bryil had picked so he could climb on to the brother shoulder. “Dasjat is a jack of all trades. He likes caring for animals, farming, wandering in the forest and plays his instrument well.” Rewan stood grinning at his “Rewan was apprenticed to the blacksmith at home, but he has a way with animals, and locks.”

Rewan shrugged at that last joking comment. “You would be surprised how often people lost their keys.” He grinned then. “I am always up for playing music, but please don’t ask me to dance. Last time I tried that there were tears.” He said grinning.

Jasper shook his head and turned to Vega. “Thank you for the welcome. Is there any place we can’t set up or are we good to find an unclaimed spot.” Jasper looked around and then back at Winston and Vega. “I have a very good feeling about this place, and I look forward to getting to know all of you.” He said including Joy and the chest in that comment.

Passive Active Effects

Spirit Meld-When near a spirit, can mental sense its emotions.
Spirit Sight-Perceive all spiritual forms within a ten foot proximity.
Rupturing-Detect all motions within 10ft.

Post SpecificEffects

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Astra

Rewan

Bryil

Eldloga

Dasjat

Lanquin

[Vega]

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Thread: [Sweetsong] The Farm Boys (and Girl) Arrive (Open)
City/Area: Sweetwine Woods

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