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🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

The Servant

Ríoghnach "Riona" | 24 | Female

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Appearance

Height:5”8’/177cm
Weight:146lb/66kg
Eye Color: The darkest of browns, almost black
Hair Length/Texture: Mid-back length/Wavy curls
Hair Color: Predominantly black with some brown strands
Skin Color: Olive
Facial details(freckles, moles, etc): N/A
Distinguishing features: Hidden under her clothes are countless scars. Most are minor: ones that come from simple mishaps; normal scars that could form on anyone over the course of their lives. But the largest, nastiest scars are on her abdomen and back. Based on the angle, one can surmise that the scars came from what should have been a fatal stab wound.
Clothing Preferences:As a servant who works under the Danrose family —one that the royal family may even see— there are strict protocols to what Riona can or cannot wear. Like many of the other domestic workers, Riona is often seen wearing the issued uniform: a simple, modest servant's dress that covers as much skin as possible, from neck to toe, and a brooch which signifies that the person wearing it was a property of the Danrose. When in uniform, Riona's hair is tied into a tight bun or tucked away in a mobcap. On the rare occasion that she is off duty or doing manual labor outdoors, Riona prefers to wear tunics and pants that are long enough to cover her limbs.

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Psychology

Likes:

• Music
• Art work
• Money
• Freedom

Dislikes:

• The Danrose bloodline, the King in particular
• Uncleanliness
• Wastefulness
• Unfulfilled promises

Sexuality:
Bisexual/Demiromantic

Hobbies:

• Singing
• Dancing
• Drawing
• Crafting

Life Goals/Dreams:
To get out of her current situation and find happiness.

Personality Summary:
While on duty as a housemaid, Riona is a quiet and reserved woman. She's a conscientious worker who reliably completes what is asked of her, but beyond that, she is more or less invisible to members of the Danrose family and their guests. A living doll, whose sole purpose in life is to be at the beck and call of her betters.

Once hidden from Danroses and Danrose loyalist's eyes and ears, Riona becomes much more unruly, frank, and short-tempered. With how much she must hold herself back on a daily basis dealing with stuck-up nobles, she has little patience left to deal with others' nonsense outside of her job. Had Riona abandoned all sense of responsibility, she would have left this life for another with more freedom. But she doesn't. She can't. Not because she is loyal to the Danrose family —far from it—, but because she holds onto grudges with a vice-like grip.

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Background

Current occupation:
Maidservent

Any past occupations?:
N/A

Relatives:
Orphaned

Skills:

• Most dometic skills (such as cooking, cleaning, and sewing)
• Stealth (To be considered a good maid in the Danrose family, one must learn to be unseen, unheard, and unnoticed)
• Gardening
• Herbalism
• Scouting
• Knife and dagger proficiency
• Singing
• Drawing

History Summary:
When Riona was little, her family was killed before her very eyes. With no one else to look after her, Riona was taken in by a family acquaintance who happened to be a gardener employed by the Danroses. As she started to assist the gardener with work, she also started taking on menial tasks below stairs. This eventually led her to be officially trained and employed as a maidservant.

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Questionnaire

Questionnaire

During the entire interview, the servant remains perfectly still, maintaining a blank expression, and only talks in a tone which makes it difficult to discern what she is really feeling.

History

Did you grow up nurtured or neglected?:
"The head housekeeper made sure I was trained properly." I'd say 50/50. Not completely neglected, but not really nurtured. I was actually treated pretty well for being an orphan, all things considered.

When you were upset, where was your sanctuary?:
"It would be highly unprofessional to abandon one's duties just because one's feelings were hurt. Such behavior should not be tolerated." There's really nowhere I can reliably go to, so I usually run to the first place I can be alone in. Even better if that somewhere has a pillow I can punch or scream into.

What were you like in your teenage years?:
"Ignoring the occasional hiccup, disciplined." A hormonal mess, which I guess is what teens are. I think I mellowed out since then... Comparatively speaking.

How close are you to your parents?:
"Not very close, considering they are no longer with us." But when they were alive? ... I hope so. I can barely remember what they looked like now.

Do you have any trauma that haunts you?:
"Nothing that will impact my duties." My family and friends' death.

What advice would you give your younger self?:
"Study as hard as you can." And it doesn't change what will happen? Then nothing... Wait, no. 'Spend as much time with everyone.'

Were you an obedient child or defiant?:
"I have been, am, and forever will be, His Majesty's loyal servant." As surprising at it sounds, I think I've always been more on the obedient side, even as a little rascal. If anything, I wish I was more defiant. Like, start a revolution or something. Instead, I'm just spitting into their drinks and food when I know no one's watching.

What is your biggest regret?:
"I have no regrets. I am honored to serve His Royal Majesty." Being the lone survivor.

Romance

Have you ever been in love? :
"I am devoted to serving the royal family." Teenage love, with one of the stable boys. I even considered eloping with him. That dream ended when he was trampled to death because a couple of noble brats thought it'd be funny to scare the horses sh*tless.

What is most important in a partner to you? Describe your dream partner.:
"A respectable, honest man who is devoted to serving Caesonia as much as I am." Someone
—anyone— who makes me feel safe. Who cares about... me, as a person. Not... as a tool.

How do you display affection? What is your love language?:
"I will have to refrain from answering such inappropriate questions." With the amount of work I have, it might be hard to spend time together... all I can give are words of affirmation and physical touch. But... the thing is... with the physical touch. I have a hard time with it sometimes. It's not that I dislike the intimacy... it's just... Well. I just need time to get comfortable with it.

Have you had your first kiss? What was it like?:
"Forgive me for repeating myself, but I will have to refrain from answering inappropriate questions." As much as I want to say it was with that stable boy, it wasn't. My first kiss was one of those 'practice-kisses' with one of the other maids-in-training. It was... a bumbling attempt at best.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or why not?:
"No." No and I probably never will understand why that's even a thing. It just sounds like infatuation for how someone looks.

What does marriage mean to you?:
"The union of two families." An economic proposition? I know, it's not the least bit romantic, but really, what's it for aside from legally claiming that the other person, and their things, are also 'yours'?

Are you currently crushing on anyone?:
"No." Nope.

Do you ever consider having children in the future?:
"If circumstance allows it." Eh. I guess? Maybe? Who knows.

Personality

Describe your ideal Sunday morning:
"To have everything perfectly prepared for the family, like any other day of the week." Not having to work.

What kind of person do you aspire to be?:
"The perfect servant, one worthy to be a Lady's maid or even head housekeeper." A free person.

What bad habits do you have?:
"Some have told me that I should smile more often while on duty." I think it's this job, but I think I can get a bit too picky about stupid little things.

If you could go back in time and change anything in your past, what would it be?:
"Absolutely nothing." Everything, if I could.

What is your greatest fear?:
"Tardiness." That nothing changes.

What are your pet peeves?:
"Imperfection." You know when something gets disorganized or dirty just when you finished organizing or cleaning it a second ago? Yeah, that. Makes me feel like I wasted my f**kingtime.

When you are in a sour mood, do you like to be alone or with others?:
"As a professional, one should know how to deal with such unproductive emotions." Alone if I'm still at work. With others, if I'm not.

Are you more likely to fight with your fists or your tongue?:
"Fighting is not in my job description." If the fight is not dangerous, then maybe with words. But, I'd probably be really bad at it. I always have my knife with me, so I won't hesitate to use it if things turn for the worst.

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

Fritz Hendrix

Fritz “Ryn” Hendrix | 29 | Male

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Appearance

Height: 5”6’/172cm
Weight:134lb/61kg
Eye Color: Black
Hair Length/Texture: Wavy medium length hair
Hair Color: Black
Skin Color: Pale white
Facial details(freckles, moles, etc): None
Distinguishing features: Ryn’s pale neotenous face can give the impression that he is frail bodied, but his physic suggests that Ryn could hold his own in a fight if it came down to it.
Clothing Preferences: Ryn has no real preferences when it comes to his attire: he is willing to wear whatever is appropriate for the situation. Whether it be absurdly extravagant or tatterdemalion. He could care less. They’re nothing more than costumes to him. For now, he has packed clothes commonly seen amongst Varian nobility.

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Psychology

Likes:

• Various forms of art
• Adventure (or so he calls them, but they’re usually walks to random places)
• Animals
• Trying out and learning about new things

Dislikes:

• Injustice
• Licorice
• Those who shall not be named

Sexuality:
Pansexual

Hobbies:

• Playing music instruments
• Activities typically done with a group of people (especially games)
• Reading

Life Goals/Dreams:
To repay and reclaim what is due.

Personality Summary:
Ryn has made acquaintances from all walks of life throughout the years. His time as a merchant and socialite taught him how best to interact with people at different stations, how to be observant, and, above all else, how to be patient no matter how much he actually wanted to backhand the person in front of him. Though some may know Ryn differently, for the most part many consider Ryn to be an amiable, mild-mannered man; a man whose talkative nature juxtaposes his secretiveness.

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Background

Current occupation:
Count of Erwynn (Though he still works the family buisness)

Any past occupations?:

• Merchant
• Socialite

Relatives:
According to Ryn, he has a rather large extended family, but his immediate family consists of his parents, grandparents from his father’s side, and four siblings.

Skills:

• Playing music instruments
• Skills required for trade business
• Animal whisperer
• General weapon proficiency

History Summary:
The Hendrix house rose from humble beginnings: what began as a small store near Varian borders (Erwynn) expanded into an international trading and transport company (Crosswinds Trading Co.). As their influence as merchants grew, their household was granted the title of nobility by the Varian monarch. Supposedly, all within the span of two generations. As the newly appointed Count Hendrix, Ryn hopes to continue strengthening his family’s standing.

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Questionnaire

Questionnaire

History

1. Did you grow up nurtured or neglected?:
"Fortunately for me, I was well taken care of. I know it was not always easy for my family… but they did the best they could with what they had."

2. When you were upset, where was your sanctuary?:
"My sanctuary?" Ryn looks thoughtful for a moment, "I don’t think I had a specific place to call my sanctuary. If I got upset and sitting around wasn’t making me feel any better, I’d wonder around. Go wherever the wind took me." His eyes lightup excitiedly, "You’d be amazed what you can find out there. Why, just the other day…"

3. What were you like in your teenage years?:
"A lot of studying, working, getting into the occasional trouble now and again. You know how it can be." Ryn smiles at the interviewer, "How about you? What was your teenage years like?"

4. How close are you to your parents?:
"Very!" Ryn chuckles, "You should’ve seen them when I left home to come here. I tell you, it was quite the scene!" The smile is still there when Ryn’s eyes focus on somewhere that is not here. "Don’t tell anyone this, but I miss them a lot… I hope I get to see them again." Ryn readjusts his attention back to the interview. "Oh, I'm so sorry, please continue."

5. Do you have any trauma that haunts you?:
For the first time the smile plastered onto the man’s face fades away, but he maintains a nutral expression, "There's this book I read some time ago… It's a story about a hero who sets out on a journey to defeat a demon lord that was plaguing the land. The hero ultimately defeats the demon lord like how all stories go… but by then, he had turned into a monster himself." A faint smile returns to his lips, "Childish, I know… but that ending haunts me."

6. What advice would you give your younger self?:
"Don’t touch the pudding." Ryn tries to maintain the serious expression, but soon laughs at whatever he thought was funny to him. Once the laughter died out, he changes his answer, "It’s not for nothing."

7. Were you an obedient child or defiant?:
"I would not be the man before you if I was defiant." After answering, Ryn suddenly looks contemplative, "Or maybe we’re still here because we were the most defiant? Hmm… This question turned out to be more philosophical than I anticipated. Let me think about it, I'll get back to you later."

8. What is your biggest regret?:
"Oh! My! Where to even begin!" Ryn picks up the teacup on the table in front of him. "To start off, I regret not asking what tea this is and where it is from!" He takes a sip from the cup, "Mmm, absolutely delicious! … Oh, and I also regret wearing these shoes too. They're most definitely not for traveling."

Romance

1. Have you ever been in love? :
"Of course I have! I love my family, my friends, my pets, my employees, my countrymen… I'm also in love with this tea. Really, where is this from?" A small smile replaces the larger one, "But that's not the type of love you are referring to, is it?" Ryn turns to look at something else as he leans back in his chair. "I was busy a lot of the time, so I've never had the pleasure." His gaze turns to the interviewer, "Have you? If the rumors are to be believed, they say it's a painfully delightful feeling."

2. What is most important in a partner to you? Describe your dream partner.:
"As long as we can enjoy each other's company… and respect one another, I couldn't ask for more."

3. How do you display affection? What is your love language?:
"As I've mentioned, I've never been in love, so it's hard to say… Spending time together, perhaps? Speaking of love language, did you know there's five of them? Who knew there are people out there who studied the subject so extensively to be able to make such a list."

4. Have you had your first kiss? What was it like?:
"If I'm being perfectly honest, it would probably be my mother when I was wee babe. Unfortunetly, I don't quite remember what it felt like. Sorry."

5. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or why not?:
"Oh, come on, why not? I think it's adorable."

6. What does marriage mean to you?:
"Worst case scienerio, a means to an end. Ideally… something you never regret doing. A… happy ending."

7. Are you currently crushing on anyone?:
Ryn raises his tea cup and stares at it longingly as he whispers softly to it, "You'll be mine one day… and I'm going to buy a whole bulk. Just you wait." The man sneaks a glance up at the interviewer to see if his joke landed, then he breaks into a full smile.

8. Do you ever consider having children in the future?:
It takes a surprising long time for Ryn to answer the simple question. "If… no, when, when I've accomlplished what I set out to do… and if I am still the same person… then yes."

Personality

1. Describe your ideal Sunday morning:
"Oh, what I'd do to just sleep in…" Ryn sighs.

2. What kind of person do you aspire to be?:
Ryn hesitates for a moment, "I… want to be a leader. One that actually takes good care of their people. To create a place where everyone feels safe… and everyone has the right to be happy."

3. What bad habits do you have?:
"You know? The two most complaints I've received are that 1.) I can sometimes go off on a tangent and it's hard to get me back on track and 2.) That I can be stand-offish sometimes. Do you think it's true?"

4. If you could go back in time and change anything in your past, what would it be?:
Ryn's first response is barely audible, "Nothing from my past…" When asked to repeat the answer he says, "To not touch the pudding."

5. What is your greatest fear?:
"Aside from failing my family?… Becoming what I hate most."

6. What are your pet peeves?:
Ryn raises one of his hands to his face and presses a finger against his lips. He only smiles.

7. When you are in a sour mood, do you like to be alone or with others?:
"It would depend on why I'm in a sour mood, but playing with animals never fails to cheer me up!"

8. Are you more likely to fight with your fists or your tongue?:
"Imagine! Me? Fighting with my fists? Ha! … I suspect our family business would have looked very different if I did that. Although… I'm not above admitting that I've been tempted." Ryn winks. "But to answer your question properly, I am more likely to fight with my tongue. My tangents can last longer than any fistfight."

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

The Smiling Count

Fritz “Ryn” Hendrix | 29 | Male

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Appearance

Height: 5”6’/172cm
Weight:134lb/61kg
Eye Color: Black
Hair Length/Texture: Wavy medium length hair
Hair Color: Black
Skin Color: Pale white
Facial details(freckles, moles, etc): None
Distinguishing features: Ryn’s pale neotenous face can give the impression that he is frail bodied, but his physic suggests that Ryn could hold his own in a fight if it came down to it.
Clothing Preferences: Ryn has no real preferences when it comes to his attire: he is willing to wear whatever is appropriate for the situation. Whether it be absurdly extravagant or tatterdemalion. He could care less. They’re nothing more than costumes to him. For now, he has packed clothes commonly seen amongst Varian nobility.

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Psychology

Likes:

• Various forms of art
• Adventure (or so he calls them, but they’re usually walks to random places)
• Animals
• Trying out and learning about new things

Dislikes:

• Injustice
• Licorice
• Those who shall not be named

Sexuality:
Pansexual

Hobbies:

• Playing music instruments
• Activities typically done with a group of people (especially games)
• Reading

Life Goals/Dreams:
To repay and reclaim what is due.

Personality Summary:
Ryn has made acquaintances from all walks of life throughout the years. His time as a merchant and socialite taught him how best to interact with people at different stations, how to be observant, and, above all else, how to be patient no matter how much he actually wanted to backhand the person in front of him. Though some may know Ryn differently, for the most part many consider Ryn to be an amiable, mild-mannered man; a man whose talkative nature juxtaposes his secretiveness.

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Background

Current occupation:
Count (Though he still works the family buisness)

Any past occupations?:

• Merchant
• Socialite

Relatives:
According to Ryn, he has a rather large extended family, but his immediate family consists of his parents, grandparents from his father’s side, and four siblings.

Skills:

• Playing music instruments
• Skills required for trade business
• Animal whisperer
• General weapon proficiency

History Summary:
The Hendrix house rose from humble beginnings: what began as a small store near Varian borders expanded into an international trading and transport company. As their influence as merchants grew, their household was granted the title of nobility by the Varian monarch. Supposedly, all within the span of two generations. As the newly appointed Count Hendrix, Ryn hopes to continue strengthening his family’s standing.

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Questionnaire

Questionnaire

History

1. Did you grow up nurtured or neglected?:
"Fortunately for me, I was well taken care of. I know it was not always easy for my family… but they did the best they could with what they had."

2. When you were upset, where was your sanctuary?:
"My sanctuary?" Ryn looks thoughtful for a moment, "I don’t think I had a specific place to call my sanctuary. If I got upset and sitting around wasn’t making me feel any better, I’d wonder around. Go wherever the wind took me." His eyes lightup excitiedly, "You’d be amazed what you can find out there. Why, just the other day…"

3. What were you like in your teenage years?:
"A lot of studying, working, getting into the occasional trouble now and again. You know how it can be." Ryn smiles at the interviewer, "How about you? What was your teenage years like?"

4. How close are you to your parents?:
"Very!" Ryn chuckles, "You should’ve seen them when I left home to come here. I tell you, it was quite the scene!" The smile is still there when Ryn’s eyes focus on somewhere that is not here. "Don’t tell anyone this, but I miss them a lot… I hope I get to see them again." Ryn readjusts his attention back to the interview. "Oh, I'm so sorry, please continue."

5. Do you have any trauma that haunts you?:
For the first time the smile plastered onto the man’s face fades away, but he maintains a nutral expression, "There's this book I read some time ago… It's a story about a hero who sets out on a journey to defeat a demon lord that was plaguing the land. The hero ultimately defeats the demon lord like how all stories go… but by then, he had turned into a monster himself." A faint smile returns to his lips, "Childish, I know… but that ending haunts me."

6. What advice would you give your younger self?:
"Don’t touch the pudding." Ryn tries to maintain the serious expression, but soon laughs at whatever he thought was funny to him. Once the laughter died out, he changes his answer, "It’s not for nothing."

7. Were you an obedient child or defiant?:
"I would not be the man before you if I was defiant." After answering, Ryn suddenly looks contemplative, "Or maybe we’re still here because we were the most defiant? Hmm… This question turned out to be more philosophical than I anticipated. Let me think about it, I'll get back to you later."

8. What is your biggest regret?:
"Oh! My! Where to even begin!" Ryn picks up the teacup on the table in front of him. "To start off, I regret not asking what tea this is and where it is from!" He takes a sip from the cup, "Mmm, absolutely delicious! … Oh, and I also regret wearing these shoes too. They're most definitely not for traveling."

Romance

1. Have you ever been in love? :
"Of course I have! I love my family, my friends, my pets, my employees, my countrymen… I'm also in love with this tea. Really, where is this from?" A small smile replaces the larger one, "But that's not the type of love you are referring to, is it?" Ryn turns to look at something else as he leans back in his chair. "I was busy a lot of the time, so I've never had the pleasure." His gaze turns to the interviewer, "Have you? If the rumors are to be believed, they say it's a painfully delightful feeling."

2. What is most important in a partner to you? Describe your dream partner.:
"As long as we can enjoy each other's company… and respect one another, I couldn't ask for more."

3. How do you display affection? What is your love language?:
"As I've mentioned, I've never been in love, so it's hard to say… Spending time together, perhaps? Speaking of love language, did you know there's five of them? Who knew there are people out there who studied the subject so extensively to be able to make such a list."

4. Have you had your first kiss? What was it like?:
"If I'm being perfectly honest, it would probably be my mother when I was wee babe. Unfortunetly, I don't quite remember what it felt like. Sorry."

5. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or why not?:
"Oh, come on, why not? I think it's adorable."

6. What does marriage mean to you?:
"Worst case scienerio, a means to an end. Ideally… something you never regret doing. A… happy ending."

7. Are you currently crushing on anyone?:
Ryn raises his tea cup and stares at it longingly as he whispers softly to it, "You'll be mine one day… and I'm going to buy a whole bulk. Just you wait." The man sneaks a glance up at the interviewer to see if his joke landed, then he breaks into a full smile.

8. Do you ever consider having children in the future?:
It takes a surprising long time for Ryn to answer the simple question. "If… no, when, when I've accomlplished what I set out to do… and if I am still the same person… then yes."

Personality

1. Describe your ideal Sunday morning:
"Oh, what I'd do to just sleep in…" Ryn sighs.

2. What kind of person do you aspire to be?:
Ryn hesitates for a moment, "I… want to be a leader. One that actually takes good care of their people. To create a place where everyone feels safe… and everyone has the right to be happy."

3. What bad habits do you have?:
"You know? The two most complaints I've received are that 1.) I can sometimes go off on a tangent and it's hard to get me back on track and 2.) That I can be stand-offish sometimes. Do you think it's true?"

4. If you could go back in time and change anything in your past, what would it be?:
Ryn's first response is barely audible, "Nothing from my past…" When asked to repeat the answer he says, "To not touch the pudding."

5. What is your greatest fear?:
"Aside from failing my family?… Becoming what I hate most."

6. What are your pet peeves?:
Ryn raises one of his hands to his face and presses a finger against his lips. He only smiles.

7. When you are in a sour mood, do you like to be alone or with others?:
"It would depend on why I'm in a sour mood, but playing with animals never fails to cheer me up!"

8. Are you more likely to fight with your fists or your tongue?:
"Imagine! Me? Fighting with my fists? Ha! … I suspect our family business would have looked very different if I did that. Although… I'm not above admitting that I've been tempted." Ryn winks. "But to answer your question properly, I am more likely to fight with my tongue. My tangents can last longer than any fistfight."

Dark Dagger

Yeah... But not much we can do without the GM. It seems like she logs-in every now and then, it's just she's been very quiet. Hopefully she's doing ok.

Well! If it is indeed the end, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Maybe we'll bump into each other again :)

Dark Dagger

Anyone hear from @pinkkoala321 recently?

Dark Dagger

I'm guessing @pinkkoala321 is busy at the moment?

Dark Dagger

All is well on my end! It's just hurricane/typhoon/cyclone season where I am so... that's a lot of fun :P

Dark Dagger

Arin von Astastel

Meanwhile, just as things were figuratively and literally heating up with the undead, Arin caught all the runway horses. Catching them got easier with each horse thanks to their herd mentality. Something about being near calm, familiar faces made them feel safe and calm in turn. In fact, the more pressing problem was that he had no idea where Arin and the horses were in relation to the rest of the group. He was half asleep when the ambush occurred and was too focused on regaining control of Rosemary to pay attention to his surroundings. At best, he could find his way back to the spot where she calmed down, but it would be a guessing game from there on unless his traveling companions decided to do something extremely flashy to give away their position.

Arin looked up at the sky to take note of the sun’s position before beginning his less than action-packed mini adventure to find either the group or the road that they were taking. The elf ended up finding the road within a handful of minutes with little to no trouble. It could have been an entirely different road, but he couldn’t imagine there being that many roads leading into and out of Timberholde. At least, he didn’t remember seeing one on his map. If worst comes to worst, he’d just have to go to Rosebriar on his own with the horses and wait for the group there.

He looked down both ends of the road, hoping to find something to tell him which way would lead him to the group. Arin turned his attention to the horses when he found nothing, “Suggestions?” His question was answered with blank stares. “I see that all of you do not visit this area very often, do you?” The horses that did not give the same answer as before were distracted by something else. The most skittish of the team jumped at the sound of a bird flying out of a tree.

Keeping a close eye on that particular hose, Arin walked slowly up the road, “Do you think they are this way?” The horses followed Arin’s lead without resistance. After observing them, he turned directions and started to lead them down the opposite end of the road, “Or this way? ” He felt at least one of the reins tighten, “Oh? Not this way?” He pulled harder on the taut rein and the skittish horse resisted even more. It was obvious that it wanted to avoid going that direction, which most likely meant it detected something threatening. “Well, you know that means we have to go this way, my friend.”

Dark Dagger

Arin von Astastel

Arin was more than astounded that the ragtag bunch of misfits were able to leave the village without being stopped to be questioned by the guards considering all that had transpired during their brief stay. He had hoped that the dragonborn used a bit of ingenuity to settle things amicably with the innkeeper. That hope was, however, immediately dashed the moment the potman ---all too excitedly--- asked whether Arin and his traveling companions were a group of man-eaters. When asked where in the nine layers of hell he got that idea from, he explained that the innkeeper was told by Vuthaternock that “his friend ate the body.” The potman didn’t have a clue what body the dragonborn was referring to, but this lead the innkeeper ---who knew nothing about Greenwings, Vuthaternock’s wyvern--- to believe that one of the dragonborn’s companions was a cannibal. Which, much to his dismay, included Arin.

Gods. Why did he have to word it like that?

It was almost as if the dragonkin wanted to cause more problems, sow chaos wherever he treads. Like it was part of his nature. The only reason he didn't cause more destruction was because he couldn’t be bothered to do so.

The elf questioned why Vuthaternock disposed the body without finding out what was going on first. All he had to do was talk to someone and this weird mess could have been avoided entirely. He was rash and lacked the most basic of communication skills. Then again, he didn’t strike Arin as an individual who put stock in savoir faire.

Arin regretted many things, and he was starting to doubt how well he’d be able to work with the members of the group. A deliberately ignorant princess who throws a fit when her view is challenged in any degree; a dragonborn whose diplomatic skills rivals that of a knife to the gut; a she-wolf who lacks self-control and is better off released into the wilds than being allowed to wander in civilization. At this point, Arin was just waiting for Callista and Ernestus to do something stupid or disappointing.

Despite all that, there they were, outside of Timberholde. Not a single guard in sight. Perhaps the innkeeper decided that it was more beneficial and less dangerous to let the wondering cannibals leave her home village as soon as possible than to report them to the authorizes and have The Dancing Badger forever be known as that inn that welcomed cannibals. A problem out of sight was a problem out of mind. They were someone else’s problem now.

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Arin was struggling to keep his eyes open when the group got ambushed by the undead. He was spared being thrown off his horse like Rynn was because his horse ---Rosemary was her name--- was just barely composed enough not to buck. It did not prevent her from booking it, however.

Rosemary galloped quite a distance away from the ambush by the time Arin was able to slow her down. He petted and consoled her with a soothing voice until she was more receptive to his commands.

From behind, he heard the panicked noise of another horse getting closer to him by the second. It likely followed suit when it saw Rosemary dash into a random direction. Arin waited for the horse to appear before pursuing it with Rosemary. After a few minutes of chasing, Arin caught its reins and slowed it down. He spent time calming the horse down as he did before.

Just when he thought he could return to the group with the runaway horse, he caught sight of yet another one running off into the distance. The elf signed. The first chance they get, he is going straight to bed.

Dark Dagger

@Shadow Dragon Does Vuthaternock's wyvern have a name?