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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.
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.
Alice looks a the mules with amazement
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 noses
Nyahaha always after treats - just like Alice Nya!
Hey now!
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.
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.'
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.



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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Off-Topic / Re: Chat Thread
« Last post by Alice on July 26, 2026, 06:30:23 pm »
People call you a phobic incel?
On reddit or IRL?
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Off-Topic / Re: D&D Meta Thread
« Last post by Alice on July 26, 2026, 06:28:46 pm »
Hobby's girlfriend is such a tsundere
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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by Yulya on July 26, 2026, 04:47:59 pm »
Hobby meets you all outside with Elmina.
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."
Yulya bows
Certainly Miss Elmina. This is only fair. I apologize for using your business as our personal warehouse

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!"
Yulya bows to Hobby as well.
This is much appreciated Sir Hobnail - you have my thanks! Ashley would especially have appreciated this favor!

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?"
Yulya is caught off-guard by this hostility and gets smaller with each of Emilias words. But with Cats grip there's nowhere to run...
M-miss Summer of Leilon is her full name!
Yulya adds - with a perplexed expression as she had assumed Elmina and Summer were acquainted as fellow nobles.

Indeed our original plan was to aid Sir Gundrens brothers Tharden and Nundro in freeing their brother but they declined - and sent us to the mine instead. To be frank I would rather have aided them to get their brother back. I pray to Eldath that they are alright but we have heard nothing of them so far.

As for the cold - preparations are on the way with Miss Summer - but as the source of this weather appears to be an Ancient Dragon...
Yulya shivers just from uttering the name
... I hope you understand this issue is not resolved while passing by. To say the least!

"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!"
Yulya sighs.
I understand your frustration and though we have wiped out the goblin den and the bandit stronghold in the mine - I am afraid this bandit organization is widespread and well organized. I cannot say what their plan is but it appears they are attempting to isolate Phandalin. They may be weakened now but in turn become even more aggressive. We are now working with Master Edermath and Miss Summer to battle the dragon causing the cold. Dealing with the remaining bandits will have to wait so stay vigilant!

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.'
Yulya closes her eyes thinking of her cabin and thinks
I am being lectured by a noblewoman. At least it is not an undead this time...
Calm and cordial - calm and cordial...

It only works partially - at least for Yulyas standards.

Milady Barthen!
We are doing our best to aid the town of Phandalin. Did we not bring you a cart full of supplies from Neverwinter even though that was not even our quest? Yet we are lacking something crucial - and that is not even proper payment for the quests bestowed upon us - it is information. May I remind you that we were lured here under false pretenses to begin with? Sir Gundren hired us for a simple escort mission for his cart - mentioning nothing of the valuable map of the mine he was carrying. Or a well-organized bandit army involving nobles, goblins, bugbears and a high-ranking drow sorcerer. Or an ancient dragon freezing over the land. And were sent to his mine  - I am certain - in order to perish there. The bandits awaited us in a fortification. It was a trap. Only by the intervention of the Gods did we manage to achieve victory - at the cost of the life of our team-member Ashley. May she rest in peace!

Yulya makes a dramatic pause and looks at the ground
Again nobody told us anything. Not of the monsters in the mine, not of the Forge of Spells or the Spectator guarding it. Very odd things are going on here that go way beyond a few marauders robbing traders. We still do not know what the bandits were doing in the mine. Or what the plan of their leader - the drow Nezzer was. But he had kidnapped 2 young girls from Phandalin for some kind of magic ritual.
Yulya gesticulates to Alice to not show off his head.

Milady Barthen! You are a keen tradeswoman as well as nobility! You are well-informed I am certain. We cannot help you if you do not help us. Someone is playing a dirty game with us here. So please- what do you know about the bandit organization called the 'Cloaked Wolves' and their leader Nezzer the Black spider? And what is your impression of Sir Gundrens brothers and their friend Sir Sildar Hallwinter? Or any other odd behavior of residents of Phandalin. Any small detail could matter. I am not accusing anyone but I strongly suspect the bandits have someone aiding them here.Someone who is working against us - and thereby ultimately against you!
In any case first and foremost we are here to trade our loot from the mine as Cat has said. Of course we offer it to you first.
Yulya points at the loot Cat has laid out  - then nervously nestles with her hands

A-apart from that there is something else we need and I want to discuss this with Lady Elmina in private!
Yulya of course refers to the clothes including underwear she needs for herself and Cat.
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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by Cat on July 26, 2026, 08:36:32 am »
The mules are 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.
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.
Cat pats the mules noses
Nyahaha always after treats - just like Alice Nya! Have you been good girls Nya? I hope you didn't bother Hobby Nya!

Hobby meets you all outside with Elmina.
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!"
Cat mostly ignores the conversation outside of greetings - but the accusations hurled at Yulya don't sit well with her



Nyaa that's not right Nya we fought hard to conquer that mine for Phandalin Nya! And to get rid of that bandits disturbing your trade Nya! And we rescued the girls Nya! Here's our loot we'd like to sell Nya but if you don't want it, I'm sure Harbin will Nya!

Cat lays out the loot:
Warhammer   1   60
Mace   1   25
HeavyCrossbow   2   400
Shortbow   4   400
Shortsword   3   120
Longsword   3   180
Dagger   11   88
DaggerSheath   2   4
Quiver   4   16
LeatherArmor   1   40
HideArmor   1   600
LeatherHighBoots   1   2
LeatherGloves   1   0.8
WildDogPelt   4   24
WildDogPeltPatched   1   2.5
Waterskin   5   8
OliveSoap   4   20


And here's more stuff Nya name what it's worth to you Nya!
LinenCloth   2
Fur Lined Jacket   1
SetOfClothes   2
Boots   7
Flint   1
RoughAmethyst   


Nya if you have it Nya I'd like:
Smith's Tools
Carpenter's Tools
Spices for cooking, nothing fancy Nya!

Cat gently - but with no chance to escape - holds Yulya by the arm and pushes her in front for negotiations.

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Off-Topic / BEAR Re: Chat Thread
« Last post by der Bär on July 25, 2026, 07:48:13 pm »
Koi fish will never call you a phobic incel

Koi fish > humans

ALSO FOR GOD'S SAKE don't look up what "Sounding" means.
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Off-Topic / Re: D&D Meta Thread
« Last post by Alice on July 25, 2026, 05:54:01 pm »
Yeah, ~30s, not great, not terrible. I suspect it's the bots doing but things, but woflo is abroad and will only return in a week. We'll have to live with that for now.


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Off-Topic / Re: D&D Meta Thread
« Last post by der Bär on July 25, 2026, 05:17:30 pm »
It was working a little but now it's 30 seconds to refresh.
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Off-Topic / Re: Campaign #1 - Somewhere on the Sword Coast
« Last post by der Bär on July 25, 2026, 05:13:10 pm »
Yulya leads her party to Hobby



Alice goes to visit the mules and inspects the cart, depositing her loot. Alice takes one of Ashley's Alfalfa bricks and tries to feed the mules.

Cat storms ahead to greet the Mules.

Hey, do you even remember us? You were in this warm stable while we spent our days in this dark mine! Can't recommend it! Be happy you don't have to go up there, we hauled everything down ourselves. Sorry but Ashley won't be coming back! She's on vacation - forever. Just abandoned you. Can you believe it? And I think she liked you the most! Maybe more than us...

Sandra Nya and Sophia Nya! Have you been bored Nya? Sorry it's still so cold outside Nya not a good place to be Nya!

[Hidden Rolls]

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.



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.

Hobby meets you all outside with Elmina.





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.'

[Interactions required, please specify what you want to sell, what you want to buy and I'll see what they can do.]
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Off-Topic / Re: D&D Meta Thread
« Last post by Alice on July 25, 2026, 04:57:14 pm »
woflo rebooted the server, it should work normally now.

I'll take the sword though. We'll see if we can use the rings.
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