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Re: [Haven] Haven's Cravin's (Elisabeth, please)
Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:10 pm
by Oram Mednix
Oram shook his head when Elisabeth mentioned leaving storytelling to others. ”We all have stories,” he said, ”and no one can tell your story better than you can -at least not until after you’ve told people yourself at least once.” People worried too much that their stories were boring. Sometimes, they *were* boring. But that was no reason to be embarrassed, nor was not being a riveting speaker. Oram wasn’t a gregarious type, and he didn’t like talking to crowds, yet the sheer terror some people had of speaking was something he didn’t understand. Sometimes you just weren’t that good at something. What of it? You did it, anyway.
The hunter appreciated what the woman had to say about leadership, and how being in a leadership role had changed her life. For whatever reason, he had found himself in a similar situation. Had it changed him, too? He didn’t think so. He felt the same. He had different concerns, of course, but that was a practical matter. Was he a different person, though? He had never asked Osric nor anybody else who had known him long about that. Maybe some trial he would.
When she got to the point about wanting to tell Darius herself about her idea, Oram nodded. Wanting to do her own talking was an attitude he understood, as well. When she mentioned that he was welcome to stay the night in Haven, the traveler looked instinctively up at the sky. It was well into the afternoon; shadows were long. If he were to set out now, he would not get far before he needed to set up camp. It seemed a waste.
”Actually, thank you, I would appreciate that,” he answered. ”It’s a goodly walk to Hopetoun, and I’d rather set out fresh in the morning. If that’s not too much trouble for you and your settlers.”
Re: [Haven] Haven's Cravin's (Elisabeth, please)
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 12:12 am
by Pig Boy
Player Name: Elisabeth
Points awarded: 15
Magic xp: none
Knowledge:
Caregiving – x3
Socialization – x3
Etiquette – x2
Research -x2
Renown:0
Loot: none
Injuries/Overstepping: none
Wealth Points: n/a
Skill Review: All Skills used appropriately to PC's level
Player Name: Oram
Points awarded: 15
Magic xp: none
Knowledge:
[Animal Training] Separating animals that might not play well together.
[Etiquette] Beating around the bush to seem “polite” is actually inconsiderate.
[Etiquette] People sometimes prefer to run their own errands.
[Logistics] Break large projects down into manageable chunks.
[Navigation] 16-point compass rose.
[Psychology] Some people are terrified of speaking in public.
[Psychology] Suddenly recalling suppressed memories can be traumatic and confusing.
[Seafaring] Captains sometimes argue with their crews.
[Storytelling] Recounting how you first met someone.
Renown: 0
Loot: none
Injuries/Overstepping: n/a
Wealth Points: n/a
Skill Review: All Skills used appropriately to PC's level
Notes:
First off, I love the name of the ship that Oram arrived upon. The Awesome Narwhal... it just works... on so many levels.
The people of Haven are good eggs, unlike that dastardly Sir Storm, whose only desire is to wrap the world around his little claw. I have to admit I was curious about what Oram's reaction to Storm might be, as he's a bit of a trapper of small furry critters. I was relieved that he didn't fall on old habits and turn him into a fur scarf on sight.
I like that you brought Choir's presence into the narrative as a familiar. I wonder why he dislikes boat rides particularly? But then again, lots of animals and people don't enjoy them. Just as wolves may not get along with small cats... Glad to see though that Choir behaved himself.
I wonder if Elisabeth considers herself a witch, or just a mage. Well she's got a cat at least. That's a start. Still I do enjoy the whole theme/motif of an eccentric witch settling on the edge of the world. There's just something to that.
Their conversation touched on a lot of topics, memories of the events leading up to the forging, some of which I remember myself, like the Glass Temple, were fairly accurate if shortened for editorial considerations of course
All in all, a nice meet-n-greet. I enjoyed the read. Enjoy the rewards.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this review, feel free to PM. Enjoy your rewards!
