Takley,

Ok, Jorak was at the table with the Dark Woman when you came in but thn he rose and moved, dont know where yet.

You came in and said you went and ordered some drink and food, then sat down but you did not state where, so I assumed it was at the bar since there are no open tables.

Algrek came in and came over to the table with the Dark Woman, and sat down there and is talking to her.

I dont think anyone assumes you are at that table. to avoid any further confusion, lets say you are indeed at the Bar. You shouldnt be able to overhear what Algrek says at the table since that table is near the wall and not the bar. With people talking and drinking he wouldnt be able to hear that far.

Now if you want your character to be at the table with the woman and currently Algrek, please make a post where he comes over to the table. I recommend you not just sit down but rather state your purpose first to those at the table.

OK? When you post try to picture it and then put that into words and remember you cant be everywhere at once.

Thanks!

~Aryn

So, a couple things to note:

1) I've named the four men sitting around my table: Jonah, Benny, Kearn and Jerome. Only Jonah's soldiering profession has been hinted at, though I have in mind that Benny is a younger soldier with Jonah, and the other two are local shop keepers.

2) Kit is going by the name Saffron at the moment. Sorry, I know this could get a little confusing. If it starts making a mess in our posts, I'll cease to do it... but I envision Kit having a bunch of aliases.

3) The game the men and Kit are playing is a dice game known as Bluff... in real life, it is called Liar's Dice (the dice game seen on Pirates of the Carribean is an example of the game).

Think that's it for now. Almerin, where's your character going?

Ayrn

A wonderful post Ayrn; I am following you completely. Eager to see where it is going.

I've been gone a few days, and it will be a few before I'll be able to post. Jorak was going to talk to Kit/Saffron, after he received any form of reply from the dark woman, which he didn't.
It wouldn't make sense for him to keep sitting at the table, since all he wanted was for her to tone down her aura a bit. He has hinted at his power. It would be kind of strange to assume he would just lay down his entire history or 'cover' to her, just because she asked. He doesn't even know who she is.

So don't panic. I'm not leaving the game. With everybody just entering the inn, there is plenty of time to find a hook that will stick.

Almerin I have no problem with your character keeping his past to himself, and she didnt reply directly to him because of his overly fond gesture of touching her with caught her off guard and irritated her a little.

No worries anyone, everyoen doesnt have to fall in to talk to the dark woman right away, the adventure will come and anyone who wishes to joing may do so or decline.

It is all in good fun!

~Aryn

one was deleted as it was for later, and the latest one was expanded upon.

Takley,

It looks good. Dont worry, if you want in on the adventure the opportunity will arise.

I'm going to wait a bit on posting for Almerin (or Takley) or something else you decide to introduce, Aryn. As far as time goes, I doubt Kit will finish one "hand" of the dice game in the time it takes you and Keeper to have your conversation.

I can post a play-by-play of the game (and will, if nothing else interesting comes up), but you can assume that Kit will be holding her own round to round, winning some and losing some.

If nothing else comes up by Thursday evening, I will post the play-by-play.

My post could've been better, but it works.

I am trying to slow down my posting a little to give time for others to post and maybe get into a position that they might be able to work their way into this thing.

Nothing she is saying at the table can be overheard by anyone other than Algrek unless someone is using some magical means; if someone is then they should state such in their posts.

Hoping to see some posts which might lead people into talking with the woman; though I am not asking anyone to do anything there character wouldnt normally do.

If anyone has problems thinking of a way to join, you can always talk with me here and we can work out something I am sure.

Just to make it clear Algrek is not old he just looks very frail and a bit decrepit.

Jorak

Jorak is NOT at the table with the woman; he got up when your character walked into the place. Jorak went over and said something to Kit/Saffron and then went back to another table where he was talking with a blacksmith.

Now the Dark Woman at the one table is sitting with Algrek.

So which table did you go to? Jorak's or the Womans?

I halfling myself

Aryn,

I am really enjoying this game thus far. I have a couple suggestions from being a DM that may (or may not) help you/us in getting into the action. Take them for what they are worth:

1) As a DM, I normally have a good sense of the background of each of the players' characters. Either they've created something and shared it with me, or we've collaborated together to come up with a history that fits with the story I hope to create with them. This background usually takes the players' characters right up to the opening scene of the game. Currently, I'm not sure hope much you know about our characters as we haven't shared too much. Maybe we can change that?

2) As a DM, I normally control (or can take control) of any NPC in the room. So, one of the ways you might be able to move us players around like chess pieces in through the use of the other NPCs in the room (like the men sitting at the table with Kit currently, or the Barkeep interacting with Takley's halfling, or the blacksmith's conversation with Almerin's old man)... or bringing other NPCs into the room which challenge the characters or force the characters to act or reveal their "power".

3) It may be helpful for us as players to know why your "wicked woman" chose this place to find the people she is looking for? The location is fairly backwoods. Was she anticipating some people of interest? This is connected to the background piece in #1.

Anyway, just some thoughts that might help move the game forward. Now, I'll share with you my background (if you can keep a secret ):

1) Kit is originally from the port city of Visden in Pardinal and has travelled mostly in Pardinal and Coria, with a couple of trips to Bayris. This is one of the few times she has visited Ertain.

2) Kit is a disciple of Thirkell and is part of the World of Fools fellowship, her chapter being based out of Calestra, Coria. She has beeing involved in a number of "heists" to steal either important information or items of power for her fellowship and has gradually been moving up the ranks.

3) Kit is a master in the art of illusion, and within her art she weaves charm, force, gracefulness, half-truths, lies, seduction, and tactics. She is an excellent actor with good control over her body language and thoughts. She uses a mix of skill, spell and sword in her missions.

4) Currently, I imagined Kit to be here on assignment from her chapter to help your "wicked woman" steal whatever it is she needs stolen, and then steal it from the woman and bring it back to her organization.

I'll post something soon to the game.
Ayrn