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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by Alice on July 26, 2026, 07:37:29 pm »They're out in the grass field such as it is, the frost is so thick on it that it looks like a layer of snow, and the frost has touched the mules as well but they don't seem to mind.Alice looks a the mules with amazement
Sandra seems standoffish, though it looks like they both recognize you two, Sophia seems to be the only one happy to see you.
They flick their ears at Alice, and then Sophia nuzzles Cat and pokes her pack perhaps looking for a treat. They don't seem to mind that Ashley is missing in terms of how they're acting.
Once they're given the alfalfa, they're much more attentive and excited to see you, obviously looking for more treats. They look to be in good form and spirits otherwise.
How can you even survive out there? I'd die in under an hour in this cold...
Alice is a bit disappointed being ignored like that, but notices that the alfalfa bricks does wonders
Hey, hey I have another one for you if you lemme touch your ears!?
Cat pats the mules nosesHey now!
Nyahaha always after treats - just like Alice Nya!
Eating delicious food is important! You of all people should know. And I care very much that Ashley is gone! In contrast to certain mules.
Alice sniffs the alfalfa brick before waving it in front of the mules
I wonder what this tastes like. Should I eat it myself or does someone else wants to have it?
Hobby meets you all outside with Elmina.For whatever reason, maybe it is Elmina's elaborate hairstyle and accessories, her beautiful doll-like face or her small statue as gnome, maybe all of the above - or none, in Alice's undecipherable raking system, she scores very high and is let off the hook with shenanigans that would get ordinary people into serious trouble. With a grin Alice waves off her sharp word as tsundere behavior.
Elmina begins, after cordial greetings and welcoming you back, she's down to business: "stabling fees will apply from this moment forward. 1 gold a day for the mules, 2sp a day for cart parking and security."
Hobby adds apologetically, "You did get a slight discount thus far and we didn't charge for parking the cart until now but it is fair to say keeping it out of the weather and under my care will guarantee it's in top shape when you need it next. By the way, I did give it a good once over, greased the shafts and took care of a few minor issues free of charge!"
Elmina looks at him with a sour expression then huffs, "And where are the Gundren brothers? I thought you were off to fetch them or rescue them? And we're still stuck with this abominable everwinter, Edermath assured me you were to fix that as well!? We can't afford any more charity without results!" Her mood shifts suddenly and dramatically calmer and kinder, "If it wasn't for that wonderful miss..."she turns to Hobby "does Summer have a surname?"
"Not that I heard, she simply wanted to be called Summer," Hobby says sheepishly.
"Well if it weren't for miss Summer's bravery in getting supplies out of Triboar, we'd be looking at rationing and waiting to starve to death. The bandits haven't let up or the traders still don't trust the road, in any case we've not received any other shipments regardless of the communications we've sent pleading for more!"
Sandra and Sophia both approach her and attempt to nuzzle her to sooth her agitation, she's unable to resist their charms and smiles thinly as she pats them. Then she looks at Yulya with a piercing glance, "If it wasn't for the company you keep I wouldn't know what to think of you at this point!"
Hobby gives you a an indication using body language that says, 'stay calm and cordial.'

Haa yeah, those bandits are a pain. Don't think they're simply after your goods though. Yulya-sama said it. They wanna starve you out, maybe even get you to abandon Phandalin. Such guerilla attacks are very difficult to deal with...
Alice considers several options (involving severe crimes against humanity), looks at Yulya and dismissed them with a sigh.
Guess even dealing with that dragon will be easier. And I hate dragons. Especially those who cause cold...
Wit regards to Gundren's brothers - the dwarves at the inn and Mr. Toblen said they laid siege to the castle of the goblin king to bring Gundren back. Allegedly they're 'good news' but yeah...
Alice rolls her eyes
I wonder if we'll ever see them again. They're not the most competent fighters. But as you heard - they didn't want our help. The whole thing is pretty much insane, just like what we witnessed in the mine. The dwarves are planning to go back now to resume mining, but it's not exactly safe. At least without Gundren's map. Hate to say it but they created more problems than they solved since we met them. If you wanna complain, take it to them, not to us. We're just cleaning up after them.
Alice thinks about items to buy but doesn't come up with any.
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