Hekazu

Intrigue in the Fifth City - A Fallen London RP

@Lady Selune

If I may remind you of the existence of this here RP again... well, I have already done so. An OOC response of sorts would be appreciated. Would you seek continuing with us or rather step away to free a spot?

@Mortarion

How is the post shaping up?

As always, applying to everyone, any difficulties with lore or interaction likely find an answer if asked openly on the OOC! We are not here to snob about who knows the most, but to have a bit of fun! I hardly know everything myself either, so...

Intrigue in the Fifth City - A Fallen London RP

@Templar Knight@Lady Selune@Mortarion

Yes, this month's Exceptional Story is quite good. The Rat-Catcher had quite a few nice twists and delicious, delicious lore to be sure. But I would appreciate if you still found the time to join us here

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There we go, a post! Sorry for keeping you waiting. Speaking of waiting, let me address the following, since I feel there is a sort of misunderstanding here.

I’ll admit attendance for this RP is sporadic the the ever looming threat that the GM is going to cut it because someone is inactive has made me feel rather uneasy about dedicating too much time and effort. We play to have fun you know, not have another deadline to meet.

@Ryonara

I can understand frustrations looming from deadlines being present in pastime activities and prioritisation of matters is everyone's own to choose. But I am the sort of person that likes to have some sort of a timetable for things they do. And especially when I'm DMing, I enjoy it being a bit tighter. As time passes, I feel more and more of the strings I have to keep in my hands slip away, and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep the game running in a consistent manner. Thus the deadline approach. It allows me to avoid most of the situations where I end up with no strings in my hands at all and need to pick everything up from scratch, which would both make it a chore and an unenjoyable process for me as well as drop the quality of the RP for all of you. I am sorry if this causes the opposite problem of making you not want to play, but as things are I have no other ideas on how to avoid this issue.

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"I'm Keth", the other half-orc shared with Orchid. "Been here for a few months. Not seen you around before. New or something?" This one swallowed less of his letters than the older one he'd been talking with had done, hinting at a background different from either of the other two half-orcs. But whatever it was that Orchid had in mind for them, the new guy did seem receptive to hearing. And for the time being, they would move about with him. And with someone in the cult cloak on their shoulders next to them, Orchid found himself the target of the glaring eyes of other cult members a fair bit less often.

Those glares would be more common around Kyra though. Not exactly at her, no. After all, who would complain when somebody offered to do laundry for them? No, these glares were directed at other cult members, namely those who considered giving their cloaks away to a mere mercenary. She even heard some mention this out loud, the Dragonclaws with the ornaments on their clasps and heavier armaments by their side being the especially vocal opposition. And for those who wore purple she couldn't even get close to. After all, this was only the leadership figures, Cyanwrath and Morndath. Maybe more? But perhaps asking them would not have led to the best results.

She didn't completely waste her efforts though, as she did manage to get to know a 'fellow' mercenary as she ended up washing what she had next to a dwarf man carrying a nasty two handed crossbow with her. "Them cult boys and girls think themselves better than us, so don't let that get to yar head", he mentioned in passing before excusing himself, having almost finished his task by the time Kyra arrived to the designated laundry point. "They won't give those cloaks to anyone not in their little inside ring. Well, their loss!" A true statement, in a way. But this time the cult's hubris worked to aid them.

Parum would find that the fastest way out would unfortunately led pretty much straight through the camp. Since that would not be an option most likely, she had to seek a backup plan to that. And with all the little nooks and crannies, as well as little caves pointed out by acolyte Davis, the other option quickly formed to be taking the Southern side of the camp and trying to keep out of view. In the best case, they might even get to disturb the horses upon taking that path. Not bad at all. Problem was, that would definitely take more time. Might need a distraction to utilise to full.

By the time everyone began wrapping up their tasks, the sun had descended below the walls surrounding them, though it still painted the sky in a beautiful shade of red. Cult members, mercenaries and kobolds alike were preparing torches and lanterns, guards were changing their shifts, the food tents began seeing more traffic. People were preparing to rest for the night. Even Brannor and Torus would find themselves in the company of more prisoners as those the cult made do their dirty work for them were finally corralled back to their tent, though they were encouraged to stay away from the big guy. Or perhaps they simply chose to do so of their own volition?

Within the next half an hour darkness was likely to claim the camp. The plan of rescuing Leosin would be kicked in gear, assuming no wrenches would fly into the gears prior to that. And to Parum's luck, she would see a familiar figure walk up to her. And this figure was not Dragonclaw Stern or Investigator Krets. No, it was Acolyte Davis, as she had requested of him.

Mechanics&Rolls

Orchid fails to discern anything beyond what was previously mentioned about Krets. He does learn a bit about the other half-orc though, and thus far they've stayed on friendly terms.

Kyra cannot get her hands on cult cloaks, unfortunately. She does pick up a piece of knowledge that suggests not all mercenaries might be very loyal to the cause.

Parum has found two routes the party might take in their escape, that fit in her restrictions at the very least.

The night will claim the camp soon. Time for preparation is more or less over.

@The Harbinger of Ferocity@Ryonara@Lucius Cypher@Gordian Nought@Norschtalen

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@Lucius Cypher
That's the plan now that the Druid matter is settled. I will have a post up early afternoon my time. That's when I'll have more time to write about this deadline matter too.

Intrigue in the Fifth City - A Fallen London RP

Aaand my character is posted, hopefully it's good and, well, if there's anything that needs to be changed don't be afraid to tell me and I'll fix it.

@Mortarion

The editors of The Unboxed Cat crumble at such a long background description eating up all their magazine

Jokes aside, looks fine to me. I've placed them to the roster. Feel free to poke your head into the party.

Intrigue in the Fifth City - A Fallen London RP

@Hekazu My apologies for hte delay with the sheet, I've been super busy with university but I'll get it done either by today or by tomorrow tops. Once again, my apologies for the delay and for the lack of communication on my end.

@Mortarion

Looking forward to seeing who else has made it to the Masquerade!

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Now, while I am willing to continue with our Druid still with us, that does not mean I should not ask for the opinion of others just as well. Does anyone have anything against Gordian hopping back in after the unnotified absence of a few weeks? Because to be fair, that does go against our rules and guidelines. You are just as free to answer to my inquiry in private, as you are in the open. Do note that the absence of any and all opinions will be counted as an "I don't care".

@The Harbinger of Ferocity@Ryonara@Lucius Cypher@Norschtalen

Intrigue in the Fifth City - A Fallen London RP

I totally missed this, I am terribly sorry. That and this week has been a week from hell. I kept getting my work hours shifted around. It was painful. I got like no sleep, and my brain no work.

That being said, I have tomorrow off. I will sit down and make a reply. I do apologize. I am a garbage person.

@Sofaking Fancy

Facing difficult times and working with them barely makes one a garbage person. And since RPing is but a pastime to us, prioritisation of tasks should be maintained in accordance to that. Of course, I would accept warning beforehand, rather than after the fact, but one cannot always have everything. And even if we are moving a bit slower than anticipated, we are advancing nonetheless. Nothing has been lost. Don't beat yourself over it. :)

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In cases of being unsure what to do, bringing one's current options up for consideration for other players may help! And if I know of plans beforehand, it's easier for me to fit them in the narrative just as well. Don't be afraid to speak OOC, everyone!

It should also be mentioned that since my last absence was elongated, I'm letting the long post break before Orchid's latest one slide, but next time it happens I'm going with what I threatened to do, that being bringing in the cutter. Even in the case of @Gordian Nought.