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🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

Time: evening
Location: To the park
Interactions: Sadie @Potter, Felix @Mole, Zarai @Rodiak, John @Conscripts
Mentions in order: Violet @Tpartywithzombi
outfit: Red tunic with a summer burgundy cloak and no hat

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Watching the strange man go with a smile and a nod that one was strange but he could appreciate the attitude of a good soldier when he met one. The smile on his face did not fade while he walked through the streets. Taking in the sounds of the city and its people, the smells floating through the air were not all unpleasant, he made sure to pick up more than a few tempting treats and grilled meats. The evening sun slowly falling ever closer to the horizon did at the very least begin to lower the temperature of the city to a comfortable temperature for the north man.

Making his way slowly back to his warehouse gave the man plenty of time to think as he nibbled on some of the food and handed some of it out to either children as he walked by or the seldom scruffy looking beggar here and there. The events of the day gave him a lot to think about, from all of them forgetting what happened the night before then finding out that the first women he actually had a natural connection with left, meeting up with Jacob and crystal again, then the issue with the hunting area, Verrick winning the archery competition wasn’t all that surprising.

The blacksmith lessons went rather smooth considering the turnout for participants, then there was meeting the outlander Sjan-dehk and learning about him while watching the end of the arena fights. Blood thirsty the lot of them, he just shrugged at the thought as he shouldn’t judge them too harshly. There have been several encounters which should have killed him but instead he blacks out and wakes up the next day surrounded with carnage. The memories from some of those instances flooding back for a moment before he pushed through them.

The incident with the bear was worrying, it should not have been able to get that close to the city and it wasn’t starving. Even with the possibility of it being sick it would have been more attracted to the smells and sounds of the carnival than them in which case it would have done a lot more damage before getting put down. He guessed that was a good thing but it also seemed odd he just couldn’t quite figure out why or who would have an angle for that to happen. He also heard a rumor that Mina had some sort of episode at the execution as well from one of his passing men, he hoped his old friend was doing well with it. The last thing she needed was to make her father worry about her even more.

The entrance to the warehouse came into view as he realized that he wandered here without remembering he was so close. The two guards at the main door stood as he approached from their seated positions under a small awning. With a wave of his hand they relaxed and accepted some of the food he had brought back with him. Stepping inside he saw that a few of the others from the ship had moved into the store house as well. They weren’t technically supposed to stay here but he bought the whole place for the summer and made sure the local guards knew that his people would be staying here.

Moving to the back of the warehouse he saw Eric writing on some parchment, the diligent worker didn’t even raise his head as roman handed him a skewer of meat and vegetables. They didn’t say anything at first as roman began to change into some evening clothes and wash up a little for the firework show. The smaller man at the table finally set the pen down and leaned back in his chair followed quickly by a yawn and rubbing of his eyes. “Is that the last update to the queen before she leaves?” He asked in a serious but quiet voice than usual, he did not need to be loud and boisterous in here.

“Aye, won’t know for sure who is goin wit her tell the morrow.” Eric answered his friend with a tired voice beginning to eat a few chunks off the stick he was given.

“You need to add in there for her or one of her advisors to meet a Lady Adiyan, she is a representative of the Viserjantan Commonwealth on the trade ship Sudah. They are from a far off island nation fresh out of a civil war. Could be a good trading partner if not an ally perhaps someone to keep neutral if things here go bad.” Roman spoke as he applied some neutral fragrances and started to put on his evening clothes.

Eric gave his superior a questioning look for a moment, “I… I don’t know how to try to spell what you just told me... I'll include it in this missive so they can decide what to do on their end.” Picking up the pen again to add in a few more sentences.

“Also do include that I suspect that there are more strange occurrences in this city this time around. Just a feeling, everything seems just a little more sideways than it normally is. Maybe another player we are not aware of that’s shaking things up.” Roman made sure to almost whisper that part as he made sure that his sword, seax, and pouches were secured to his belt and inside pockets. Opening one of the small boxes with flowers painted across its side, he took a small glass orb that barely fit in his palm it was a small ceramic jasmine flower encased in glass. A small trinket that Sadie may enjoy.

“Your gut feeling then” the man retorted.

“Something like that, just another thing to watch out for.” Throwing his light brown cloak over his shoulder with a shrug, he didn’t need the cloak but it helped to hide away his weapons a bit better since many of the city folk were on edge around open carry weapons at times. “I’m off to the park to see the princess, try to get some sleep or something after you’re done with the queen.” The other man just waved him off while Roman headed back out the door and towards the park in the setting sun.

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The walk back to the park was uneventful, the only thing that stood out was the look of an earlier gunfight down some of the streets near the Damien estate. Just another thing to chalk up to weird events through the city, might be worth investigating in later but not now, right now he was to meet up with some of the other nobility of Varian at the park for the firework show. Even before he got to the park he could see the spot that Sadie picked out for their show.

Drawing closer still he noticed a few familiar faces prince Felix was there with the good doctor John and he could even see the form of Lady Zarai being carried up the hill to the others. It would seem that her injuries are still getting the best of her and the wheelchair from earlier wasn’t all for show. Roman slowly strode up the small hill towards the others as well. One of the guards moved to intercept him for a moment but a quick look to the man made him reconsider his earlier decision.

Making it to the top of the hill he gave a respectful bow to the prince and princess. “Prince Felix, Princess Sadie, Lady Zarai, Dr. Williamson. A pleasure to see you all again on this lovely evening.” Spoken with a smile and his ever friendly demeanor towards his fellow countrymen. “I hope you all had a wonderful and eventful day.” Either not reading the room very well or not caring too much for the personal space of others in an aloof kind of way, he found his spot next to Lady Zarai.

Turning to face the young lady with a genuine smile. There was no judgment in his gaze or persecution lingering in his voice. He honestly felt like she needed a friend in his own sort of way without being entirely too awkward. “I do have to say, you look as stunning as ever Lady Zarai.” His words were meant as a compliment, he always did enjoy her company but never saw her as more than a friend or little sister.

He wasn’t always the best person to gauge the emotions of others but she was looking a little down. He could only think that it was because of either being as beat up as she was or that she was just annoyed that she had to be stuck with a babysitter all day either way he figured he could at least try to cheer her up.

Still smiling with that big brother attitude he had towards most of the other Varian nobility, “Zary, I’m proud of you.” He teased her, quietly using his childhood name for her, the words just meant for her but he wasn’t hiding it either. “You’re doing a good job, I’m glad to see you out here with the rest of us, instead of letting your injuries get the best of you and remaining in bed.”

Always the optimist and in a good mood, the giant looked at the others that where with them on the hill as the fireworks went off above them. “I believe that we are all doing a good job, our lives can be stressful and challenging at times. Yet if it wasn’t challenging it wouldn’t change us and we wouldn’t grow.” He looked to them again from his seated position and continued to give them all a smile. “I still believe this summer is going to be very interesting for all of us.” Again he continued to smile at them while they enjoyed the evening air.

With his hopeful, short, pick me up speech done Roman let his eyes wander through the crowd below. There were plenty of people moving about plenty of sights and sounds. Then his eyes locked onto someone familiar and his smile dropped slightly. He knew it was her from the moment he saw her that form and dress. Violet? Calbert said that she would have been gone to their home in the interior yet here she was limping through the crowd with a cane? It was hard to tell at this distance but he almost certain it was her. He needed to investigate but wanted to make sure that Zarai was okay first before going down there after her.

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@Such A Birch do you want to post next or should i?

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

Time: 1600hrs > 1800hrs
Location: short intermission? > To the park
Interactions: Wasun Sjan-dehk @Apex Sunburn
Mentions in order: Sadie @Potter

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Roman listened to the man intently not just because he didn’t want to be rude but he was interested in what the man was saying. It was good to hear that his representative was okay but he almost missed the subtlety in his voice, it could have been a misunderstanding but came across as slight worry. The land he spoke of sounded like a very diverse island people it also seemed that the individual islands or people had specific jobs, he could be wrong but it all sounded very interesting way of governing. This was definitely a place he would like to visit some day and would have to push Erik to build friendly relations with them.

“That way of leadership sounds like a council, we have something similar for my people not the kingdom. We have a Thing, brings all the chiefs in to discuss grievances and politics ruled over by my father Count Erick Ravenwood, occasionally the Queen will gather the heads of the nobility’s households and discuss kingdom wide policy.”

Roman looked back out to the arena and noticed that many were shuffling out and the applause and cheers had gone quiet. The nobility and royalty had also left with the fighters as well. It would seem that the two of them got here towards the end of the match today and that the arena decided to host the fights over several days which was fair but he believed it was to rake in addition revenue and not for the benefit of the fighters. The lord stood brushing his clothes off and turned back to Sjan-dehk.

“It does look like we arrived at the end of the match, you can walk with me still I was going to go to the tough tavern down by the slums for singing and drinks. You’re welcome to join me. I’ll make sure to get word of your Lady Adiyan to the queen as well.” Pausing for a moment to look around and start heading towards the exit now that most people had left. “if they are leaving tonight I will be sure to try to get them to set up a meeting at the Varian coastal city they will depart from for your own meeting.”

His smile didn’t fade and this one seemed truthful enough that he didn’t come off as some strange over the top assassination plan from one of the other kingdoms or enemies. He came off as a little aloof but mostly because of this being a new place for him. Different people, different foods, different culture, and language. He was familiar with the feeling traveling to new places was part of his job too. Roman believed that was why he was being so open and comfortable with this outlander.

He was pulled from his thoughts when a messenger approached him, “I've been looking for you. Got something I'm supposed to deliver - your hands only.” Pausing for a moment to dig through a leather satchel, “Let's see here... A note from someone named Calcelmo, in Markarth?” holding the note in his hand for a moment then putting it back, “Sorry that was not the right one, ahh yes, It's from... Princess Sadie Camilia at Sorian Park? You've got friends in high places." Roman took the flowery and colorful letter from the man with a puzzled look. “Important deliveries to make! No time for chatting!" the strange courier turned and quickly left leaving the bewildered lord with the note from Sadie.

Not caring if his new friend could read it, the giant read it to himself then folded the note and placed it back in his pocket. “Well friend it was a pleasure talking to you I do hope we can meet again in the future. It seems I have been summoned by the princess. You are welcome to come to the Sorian park and join us if you like.” Pausing for a moment to pull an intricately decorated silver disk with the symbol for house Ravenwood etched into it. “If you happen to see any vendors with this symbol give this to them and they will give you any one thing in their inventory to you for free, think of it as a gift from my people to yours or from me to you, whichever you like.”

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

Agar

// So this is what hell is like >> Into the forest //

Agar starred at the other for a moment pondering the information given. ”my condolences.” Looking back to the edge of the forest it didn’t look like many of the others were heading in the exact same route they were judging by the tracks in the dirt and small trails cut through the grass. Looking back to his new friend with a smile both of them beginning to move toward the sound in the forest.

“A few ground rules with me, I don’t mind if ya disagree with me. Juz don get in ma way, I intend to stalk and learn then kill no matter how cute and fuzzy it is, ill only disengage if I thinks wes cant take it. Slow and steady if its too dangerous I sugjest you listen to me and back out.”

A few simple things he had more but he figured he could teach the lad later after he knew they would mesh well with him. Things like abbreviations, hand signals, and tactical movements, he might even think about teaching some battle strategy to the others if they were worth it. For now his thoughts on the tribe wasn’t good with his master plan being to stay here till he is strong enough and has enough information to leave the tribe.

Until then the rumors he heard about the scouts sounded like they were his best bet after growing a bit stronger. Sneaking around wasn’t his original thought process but it should give him a bit more independent growing from the others. So far he wasn’t sure just quite what this world had to offer but being able to survive was the first step.

Agar stopped for a moment in front of the trees edge and before entering tried his best to activate Field Scan I mentally before entering. This way he would know if it cost anything to use this skill. Speaking in a whisper heading for the break in the forest, “Low and slow, no need for rush.” Stepping through the forest under canopy slowly and as quietly as he could keeping on alert for any strange or aggressive animals or sounds.

@Zeroth@Such A Birch

<< Current Quest: Find Something to Eat and Bring it Back Whole.
Hunt Selected: Random
Location: just outside the camp examining the area -- Into the forest <<

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@Such A Birch you working on a post?

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

Sounds like that KFC is spicy

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

Time: 1530hrs
Location: the arena watching the fighters > short intermission?
Interactions: Wasun Sjan-dehk @Apex Sunburn
Mentions in order: Crystal @Heartfillia

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Roman listened to the man as the arena started to calm down. Apparently it was a short intermission or possibly the end of the matches for the day he wasn’t sure but everyone seemed to be getting refreshments or chatting happily with their neighbor about the two fighters and who did the best at what including some not so savory comments from some of the on lookers. The man next to him went quiet for a moment before he continued to speak.

Roman nodded along with the other man’s words. He had a few good points but it seemed that roman once again wasn’t entirely too good with explaining the situation but decided to roll with it. This was still a good way to learn about each other as well as each other’s customs and courtesy’s when it came to social interactions. This would be more than enough information to tell Erik so that he could relay it to the queen and prepare for a better and more understanding encounter.

“Ahh yes I agree, the craftsmen trade is something we do after trade routes are established and friendly relations are gained on both sides. No need to worry about our sailing capabilities, Sailing is just as much of a second nature to the Ravenwood clan as crafting. I am personally better at crafting then sailing, my sister Sasha Ravenwood, is much better at sailing then I am.” He paused for a moment before continuing.

“As for our leader, her majesty Queen Rosa Camilia and his majesty King Alixandre Camilia of the Varian kingdom and all of their territories, is who you speak of. I do believe they will be leaving soon but I will make sure that a message will reach them about your Lady Adiyan. We do have some of the best doctors in town as well if you believe that she needs further medical care.”

He was being honest about his words, even if he was unsure if there was enough time for the king and queen to possibly meet with this Lady Adiyan or at the very least one of their advisors may be able to stay behind. Roman would make a point to notify them of this to hopefully gain a new trading partner one that would likely value them more than the kingdom here.

“By landmass Varian is a little smaller compared to the Caesonia and Alidasht kingdoms but our populations are about the same. I find that the royalty and people in charge of Varian tend to treat our people with a bit more respect than the people who have the same roles here but I am a little biased. Yet just like us our country is always looking for ways to grow and build new partnerships with other far off kingdoms.”

Roman turned from him and back to the crowd, he knew dam well he was biased if it came down to it he knew that he could and would burn this city to the ground if they were ever at war. It was a scenario that he had gone over before in training, war games meant to test strategies and defenses even during peace time with the hope they would never have to be used. They even had similar strategies for Alidasht and Varian cities if they ever fell into the wrong hands or turned against the crown. It was a depressing thought as he did genuinely enjoy this city and the common people in it.

Such abundant variety for the capitol city, he liked the people he had come to know as friends but knew that if duty calls for it he wouldn’t hesitate. Now that the giant was thinking about how much he missed this place and thinking about the people of this place, he realized he may have been a little rude to Crystal earlier today. The lord still didn’t believe that it was that bad but an apology may be in order, would give him a chance to pick on the big guy again.

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

Agar

// So this is what hell is like //

Agar looked out from the entrance to the camp taking in the looks of the surroundings. He couldn’t help but take a deep breath of the mountain air. The leering and jesting from the big orcs on the wall was mildly distracting so Agar just paid more attention to his surroundings to get a better view of the place and get his bearings.

A small encampment nestled in a valley, a good defensible position but would be hard to escape if everything fell. Tall mountains to either side with thick forests, a clearing in the distance with a sudden drop off in foliage seemed to be a lake or swamp. Deciduous and evergreen trees spoke of mild winters with the snow barley visible on top of the mountains, temperate climate more than likely. Should be some good roots or undomesticated wild vegetables around and not just those roots he heard some of the others talking about. The small rise in the forest would be a good spot to make a small outpost or look out stand.

Another runt came up to him during his thought processes and immediately tipped him off as to his habit of humming, without wanting to get in a deep conversation about it with the other gate guards and random runts around he motioned for the orc to follow him with a nod to confirm both their suspicions. Agar then began to move in the direction of the loud crack that scarred those birds out of the trees earlier. He wanted to see just how out matched they were to the local wild life while being careful about it.

After getting a little ways away he spoke to the other young orc that he was just now able to get a better look at. A little shorter than he but not much, their skin color and hair color was lighter than his. They gave off a feeling of a happy and possibly carefree attitude at first glance. He didn’t think he had to explain who or what he was to this one based on their reaction to him humming earlier so straight to the point then.

“Agar.” He stuck out his fist for a fist bump greeting, “Formally Johnathan 45, army rangers and rancher out of Montana, killed by a semi-truck, you?” entirely blunt with little to no emotion or hesitation either it would make sense or not either way he needed to relay certain information to this one before continuing. “by da way I know I’s caught myself humming but we shouldn’t out ourselves and who we’s are to the rest of the tribe, I get the feelin that special doesn’t last long ‘ere might be more of uz out ‘ere too.”

He didn’t much care about exposing so much information to this one, if he wasn’t going crazy hopefully they would understand. If he was going crazy and this one wasn’t like him then he would just have to have a “unfortunate hunting accident” didn’t seem like the orcs cared to much about that any way.

"Anyway, I goin to see wat da big crack was." pointing towards where the birds flew away. "den wat yous want to do? me don mind." it was hard to stay away from how the orcs talked and he found himself dipping in and out of their speech patterns.

@Zeroth@Such A Birch

<<Current Quest: Find Something to Eat and Bring it Back Whole.
Hunt Selected: Random
Location: just outside the camp examining the area.>>

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

im goanna wait for the others to at least get their first post out or until the next gm post before responding to you :) @Such A Birch

Raven Squad: Second Storm (Military/Spy-Fi RP)

Asim /Ogre/ Badir

// New faces New places //

@FourtyTwo
“Wilco.” Ogre responded over the radio to his new objective. Rose was quick to highlight the new positions of the fuel rods in the ship as they approached. Enemy fire started to come in as they approached and he made sure to return fire and suppress anyone thinking they could get a round off. All he could do was hope that none of the coatings for the fuel rods get hit and contaminate the area. This place is already bad enough.

@LadyAmber
“Thanks for the ride chaos. Frigga I’m at the ship and pulling the two exposed rods into cover.” Moving to cover near the ship, rose highlighted the two fuel rods near his position. Neither was emitting radiation that would show a breach in their containment heath but still enough that you really didn’t want to be close to those things without proper protection.

Stepping out into the open bounding from cover to cover to get to the rods. Turning here and there to present both a smaller target to incoming small arms fire and return fire of his own that his squad mates were not able to get. Keeping one eye on the rods and the other on the mech making sure that the others kept its attention while he picked up the first rod and moved it to the designated staging area.

This continued again for the second rod move, shoot, cover, and move. Again and again until the second tube was secured, stopping briefly to make sure that mech wasn’t looking his way. Securing the last tube and double checking his surroundings he could see his team mate closing in on his position and he knew exactly what he was going to do as he stacked up just outside the main entrance and fastest way to the other fuel rods.

@BigPapaBelial
“Frigga your suits environmental seal better still work or else this is going to piss you off.” Saying this as rose highlighted an area of the ship’s hull next to him that would lead to the cargo area in the ship. Using the can opener on his arm Ogre quickly tore a fist size hole in the ship. Bringing his left shoulder up to the hole his shoulder mounted launcher loaded then angled itself to launch two tear gas canisters into the ship. “This should smoke out the rats.”

The canisters were long duration tear gas grenades that could fill at least half the interior of the ship with the irritant gas. “All Call sign’s be advised Tear gas has been deployed in the ship. Pick your targets as they come out for air.” He made the announcement as he waited for his armored companion who should be showing up any time. That way they could quickly subdue most of the resistance between their current location and the fuel rods. After that he knew her mission was clearing out the rest of the ship while he moved the rods outside with the others and loaded them into a vic. Just like any team they all had a job to do and had to trust that the others could do there’s.