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CyganAngel2011-02-10 22:39:48

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Written on this day, the 27th of Audulis, 437

In the Divine Presence of Her Lady Iomedae

I do not have very much to report yet; it has only been three days since I have left the Church to go investigate the island.

I have been attempting to gather information so that I can ascertain the situation before I arrive on the island. Unfortunately, many of the native inhabitants of the island that are travelling with me are refusing to talk, even to share the location of their villages.

Many of the other travellers have been willing to talk, thankfully. Oftentimes, it seems that once I reveal that I am a Paladin, people open their mouths and start talking very fast. For some reason, this amuses me. I do not know why.

I have ascertained the following for certain-

The island is inhabited primarily by Elves and Humans. They do not usually intermingle, as the Humans do not understand how to live in harmony with nature like the Elves do, but they do occasionally mingle and talk.

The inhabitants are prone to secrecy, as I myself, and several other travellers have noted. They are willing to share information, but only for information in turn. I did not think it would be appropriate for me to share any of our Order’s information without a guarantee of being given the information I require.

As such, I determined on a course of action; I will need to gain the trust of the inhabitants of the island before I can attempt to locate Him.

To this end, I will travel to the nearest settlement once we approach the island, and attempt to gain their trust. I am not sure what this will require, however, so my reports may be infrequent.

Her Lady’s Servant,

Paladin Seren

Comments

CyganAngel Since: Dec, 1969

Feb 12th 2011 at 3:50:37 AM

Laying out some facts for you about Seren's background- evidently, her Church was attacked, and several other people were involved.

I am also using this as an opportunity to show other people doing quests and such in the background of the world. Seren and her party are not the only adventurers in the world, nor are they the only people on important quests.

I am also providing possible plot points for the GM, and establishing possible resources for use by the characters, without obligating the GM to give us anything.

Hopefully, I'll be able to do more like this- focusing on the world at large, more than just Seren's localized view.

CyganAngel Since: Dec, 1969

Feb 12th 2011 at 3:53:55 AM

Those familiar with D&D game mechanics may also notice something odd here-

Namely, don't Clerics and Paladins have access to Cure Diseases?

Yes, they do.

The disease affecting Roant and Heriuste was not an infection caused by Seren not bandaging their wounds and cleaning them properly.

Rather, it was a Poison Curse-type deal, intentionally designed to look like infection. It's a rather tricksy mechanic, but it works for these purposes.

MrAHR Since: Dec, 1969

Feb 13th 2011 at 1:34:45 PM

Well, it's a set up. Nothing tugging yet, I think that you need to find a way to have a personality to find relatable, whether it's the reporter or someone she is reporting on, a stronger voice. I know you want the report to be formal. Which makes sense, but I would try and find a balance.

CyganAngel Since: Dec, 1969

Feb 13th 2011 at 3:49:57 PM

I'm hoping to do that in the post roughly... two posts after the next one. Post 5.

It's really difficult to work in a personality in a report-style format ^_^;

This is a good experiment for me :P

Hopefully you'll stick around long enough to see if it works ^_^