Valda. 10 Lifeblood. 5 Hero Points.

Some great picture choices there, for sure. I sort imagined the Bijou like a big, frumpy hag.

Valda frowns at the discovery, pondering on a course of action. “Doubtless if we leave him, her, er, it here, something will come and eat it alive. This water probably attracts other guests as well. I suggest you guard him, er, it. I’ll go fetch us something palatable for sup. Maybe some good smells will wake up our friend.”

In truth, Valda becomes more interested in the kalukan. Methyn Sarr’s servants are of this ilk… although a traditional interrogation seems out of the question.

Moderate hunting task. 6 + 1 (mind) + 1 (hunter) = failure
Fate Check. Does she come across telltale signs of some predatory nearby? (50/50) Yes (12) Normal Angry, Defend Emotion

With little luck scrounging up small game, she comes across small bones and tufts of hide. Something had been recently turned into a meal of recent. The trail leads to a narrow shadowed crevasse. She stops short when a low snarl breaks the silence. She has only her staff to defend herself as two yellow orbs shine maliciously from the depths of the unseen lair.

Valda turns and runs with a curse.

Fate Check. Does the predator give chase? (50/50) No (8)

Valda stumbles back to the fountain out of breath and pointing at something over her shoulder, even though nothing reveals itself. One-Eyed Norf can see that she is empty-handed.

Nice turn of events! I might suggest we treat this as a sub-region called Delfina's Hunting Grounds, a small region with her cottage as a known location. It would still require rollsvto get through. But we could also just set the next expected scene in her cottage. Maybe that's better?

Oh, that’s awesome! That sounds like a self-contained scene. Since neither of us were there to affect the outcome, I’d say the Chaos hikes back up to 7. Here’s a little bookkeeping…

Chaos Factor. 7

NPCs.

• Thule
• Zalut
• Delfina Khan
• Wounded Bijou
• Kemila
• Unknown Master of Kemila
• Mysterious Text
• Kal, the sleeping Kalukan

Threads.

• Escape the Island
• Procure the Help of Delfina Khan in Zalut
• Unravel the Mystery of the Curse of Slumber

I added that last thread even if the pair are not interested in solving a mystery, it’s there to assert itself.

Please continue! You’re doing great!

Last edited by roryb (10/25/2024 6:12 pm)

Since the scene was interrupted by the remote event, we will assume that our misfits arrived without any further incidents to their desired destination.....

Random Event: Close a thread (Procure the help of Delfina Zhan) 
Action Meaning: Bleak Agree, Malice Fight
Cottage Location Description: Classy Valuables

As One-Eyed Norf and Valda struggle to keep up with the brisk walking of Delfina the doll, they expect sooner or later to come across a rustic-looking cottage that may offer them some shelter.  However, both are surprised when they exit into the clearing of some trees to find a very large size house, which is surrounded by a fence to protect it, as it comes into their view.  "Is this your place?" One-Eyed Norf asks, surprised by its sudden appearance, shocked by how different it was from his expectations.  

"Yes, luv! Don't you remember it, you were here once before? Oh yes, that is right you were suffering from a dose of Dream Lotus which you accidentally inhaled thinking it was something else!" Turning to Valda, she shared with a wink, "He was running around naked claiming he was the Pirate King himself until I was finally able to stabilize his condition, it was so cute." 
"Defina! I don't remember that, besides I vaguely remember some of those events as part of a dream!" One-Eyed Norf protested.  "In either case, I don't remember this structure being as large as it was and as fortified!" 

Delfina leads the pair through a side door after making a gesture in front of it, which allows it to open, passing through, she warmly announced, "Welcome to my humble abode! You will find that it has full amenities including food, clothes, supplies, and weapons!"  Looking at One-Eyed Norf, she says, "You will find that you left some of your clothes here from the previous time, including a nasty old pipe that you insisted on smoking." 
"By Shazzadion, that is a relief to know!" One-Eyed Norf begins to bellow with joy.

Looking at Valda she says, "While my clothes might be a bit small on you, you certainly have the inviting figure to wear them and turn some eyes to notice you in ways that I could never do!"  She begins to laugh.  One-Eyed Norf begins to change his clothes, then realizing he has an audience, suggests that he find another place to change where it might be more private.  He returns a few minutes later with a new cutlass, smoking his pipe and looking much more refreshed despite still being hungry.  Delfina shows Valda her collection of clothes and weapons, inviting her, "Don't be shy, we are friends since you hang around with this giant lug, luv!" 

As the pair settle down for a prepared meal, One-Eyed Norf relays their adventures with Delfina, who listens very contently.  Explaining their situation, he asks for her help.  Without hesitation, Delfina offers to help them but explains that it will not be easy to secure safe passage from the island, she has desired to leave the island also for a long period of time as well.  But she assures them that she will do her best to find the right people to help get them off the island. 

It is then that One-Eyed Norf brings up the issue of the deep slumber.  Delfina begins to ponder over this predicament, suggesting that it might be the work of magic by one of the sorcerers or an invention of one of the skilled alchemists.  One-Eyed Norf questions her curiously, "Delfina, how is it that you avoided the curse of the deep slumber?" Delfina begins to rub her small hand over her chin, "I don't know, luv. I have over the years tried many potions as part of my experiments, maybe it gave me immunity from its effects? In either case, I will help you solve this mystery as well since it will be just as profitable to me as it would be to you. Agreed, luv?"
One-Eyed Norf knowing they need her help, especially with such powerful forces of magic such as this, cannot but help to agree with her and accept her help.  

I will pause in this scene to see if you want to add to it or interact with Valda in any such way.  You can even continue the scene if you want, I am open to whatever you decide.  As with you, if an action involves One-Eyed Norf, you know him pretty well now, so feel free to decide how he would appropriately respond or act.  Thanks!
 

Last edited by Gundarr_the_Great (10/25/2024 5:17 pm)

Remember the random event with the slave girl? That was a result before rolling this scene, where I rolled it against the Chaos Factor and rolled a 6.  So, that served as an interrupted scene before this expected scene, which I had rolled as a "close a thread" result.  Not sure if that makes sense. It probably could have been done without it, but it was late last night when I rolled the stuff, so I could have easily done a Fate Check instead, Either way, the Action Meaning Words were the same. I am still trying to get the ebb and flow of the Mythic GM Emulator, so my apologies if it might be confusing.....

No worries, you can always continue the scene, as we figure this out, I think it might be easier to figure out appropriate responses for each character so that we can describe what they are doing instead of waiting for the other to comment each time, but I did not want to assume.