[HQ Ignorance] Re : Re : Re : Scene 65: The Free City of Khorst

Thu May 22 15:10:59 UTC 2008

[OOC]
Yeah, that would be shiny :)

Thanks for the warm welcome!

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:04 PM, Loran <aillet_l at yahoo.fr> wrote:

>   And under the dazed and reprobatory glance of the slave trader,
> Swordswinger and Othor released the handcuffs of the esrolian woman. Azhur
> looked hard at the merchant and gave a hand to the former slave.
>
> - "Come with us to the boat. We will speak!" he just asked.
>
>
>
> When they were away from the crowd and indiscreet ears, the western
> nobleman announced:
>
> - "I'm Azhur the Sinnersbane, third son of Lord Daymare of Loskalm and
> newly elected King of the Reformed Kingdom of Seshnela, we have to discuss
> with you about a great threat for all the free peoples of Glorantha and
> about what each of us, including you... hum... Madame, can do in these
> troubled times. Riku has probably clear ideas on how you can help us and
> Jareena will look after your wounds."
>
> - " And also… do not call me 'Master' because only the One God disserved
> this title and you don't even have to call me 'King' as you are not one of
> my subjects. If you finally join our Fellowship, and this is also good for
> you Riku, we will all be among equals in the future…"
>
>
>
> [OOC]
>
> What do you feel necessary to be explained? Do we summarize the Quest since
> Kyrmon's scroll for the newcomers? Damien, if you want my archive, just
> ask me.
>
> Lev, is it possible for you to explain to everybody how the Fellowship's
> guardian  works and how newcomers may join?
>
>
>
>
>
> I have just this on my sheet:
>
>
>
> - Dedicated to Talor's Fellowship 15
>
>
> Guardian of the Talor's Fellowship (Hero Band):
>
> Old Banner of the Red Valor of Daymare Ancestors:
>
> - *Defense: Truce and Negotiation 14*
>
> - *Attack: Terrorize enemies 13*
>
> - *Blessing: Communication With Holder 13*
>
> *No harm from Uz of Ralios if unfurled*
>
> *Runes of Man, Darkness and Arkat glowed once*
>
> *Woven at Arkhome*
>
>
>
> Now Welcome in the fellowship Jacqueline and Damien!
>
>
>
> And don't forget to kick my butt if my head grows too big with this new
> title of King LOL !
>
> Loran
>
>
>
> ----- Message d'origine ----
> De : Jacqueline Brasfield <amphigori at gmail.com>
> À : HeroQuest Glorantha <ignorance at mimesisrpg.com>
> Envoyé le : Jeudi, 22 Mai 2008, 12h37mn 23s
> Objet : Re: [HQ Ignorance] Re : Re : Scene 65: The Free City of Khorst
>
>
> The slave just stood there a moment as she absorbed what had just happened
> to her. Purchased? Purchased and tempted with freedom almost at once? It was
> too good to be true.
>
> "I ..." as she spoke she started coughing, her throat dry and parched.
> "Forgive me,"  she said through cracked lips. "Of course I would listen to
> any honourable proposal should you break my chains and return my freedom.
> And, of course, be in your gratitude for releasing me from bondage." A small
> smile played at the corner of her lips as anticipation made her eyes glitter
> like precious lapis. Freedom so close she could taste it!
>
> Stepping toward her new "Master", the slave raised her bound wrists. The
> skin just underneath the medal flashed red and raw, chaffed from poor
> conditions and rough treatment. "Release me, please, and let us talk as free
> and equal individuals." It was, perhaps, a bold statement to imply that a
> dirty slave girl was anywhere near equal with those gathered 'round her -
> but something in their eyes suggested they understood her potential use to
> them.
>
> As she stood with arms still outstretched she heard the slavemaster bellow
> his displeasure at another one of his captives. It made the woman's eyes
> narrow with seething hate and she spun her head around to glare in his
> direction. "I beg you," she whispered darkly to her new Master. "Even if you
> do not release my chains, take me from this place else I cannot guarantee I
> won't seek to harm that bloated, festering excuse of a man..."
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Loran <aillet_l at yahoo.fr> wrote:
>
>>  Azhur was a man of bold determination and with a sharp sense of justice.
>> Equity requested the loskalmi to give a chance to the godlearner, after all
>> the Luatha knew him better and recommended him…
>>
>> - "Very well Riku. In the past, the Luatha have shown themselves able to
>> break the land I swore recently to protect and they appeared confident
>> enough about your abilities. At least, I have to listen to their warnings
>> and advices. It is then probably fair to let you exert your skills…"
>>
>>
>>
>> The nobleman looked at the chained woman and continued:
>>
>> - "For the moment, none joined our Fellowship by submission and I hope
>> that everybody will agree that there should be no slave among us! She will
>> decide her role herself!"
>>
>>
>>
>> He then asked Othor to negotiate with the merchant:
>>
>> - "You! called the squire without hesitation, do you understand western
>> languages? Yes? What will you demand for this ugly rebellious girl? I guess
>> you can afford a good discount for such an… untamed… hum… product. She is
>> probably knock-kneed and teeth-broken… and for such a nasty beast, I request
>> with her at least one of your whips. You visibly missed your job and I will
>> have to finish it myself!"
>>
>>
>>
>> Azhur stared astounded at his squire:
>>
>> - "Where did you learn to buy a slave?" he asked him in a schocked mutter.
>>
>> - "Nowhere Master, Othor answered maliciously, I have just done exactly as
>> if I was buying one of your horses."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> After the payment, while the merchant was dressing the tough woman with
>> her rags, Azhur addressed to her:
>>
>>  - "If I break your chains and make you a free person again, will you
>> swear to live honorably and then will you accept to listen to an honest
>> proposal from the ones who delivered you from slavery?"
>>
>>
>>
>> The question could seem quite naïve but in fact the idealistic loskalmi
>> was appealing to the noblest part of the esrolian woman's soul, feeling that
>> no material chain would force her tied, especially if Riku was right, except
>> perhaps a bound of honor.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> [OOC]
>>
>> Ok Rikku/Riku. It is easy to correct my archives, by the way, my PC's name
>> is Azhur not Anzhur as Lev try to persuade us since one year and an half
>> now :-D
>>
>>
>> ----- Message d'origine ----
>> De : Damien Bosman <damien.bosman at gmail.com>
>> À : HeroQuest Glorantha <ignorance at mimesisrpg.com>
>> Envoyé le : Mercredi, 21 Mai 2008, 13h00mn 29s
>> Objet : Re: [HQ Ignorance] Re : Scene 65: The Free City of Khorst
>>
>>
>> Feeling no need to lie in this instance, Riku turned to the king, "My dear
>> King Anzhur, I'm hurt that you find my actions suspicious. I sense
>> incredible magics in this woman. She has the ability to breathe underwater
>> and manipulate water the way you & I could move sand. She would be an
>> incredible asset to us in our journey to Esrolia. Also, we would be doing a
>> noble deed setting this woman free. If you are reluctant for her to
>> associate with me, then perhaps she could be in your personal guard. I sense
>> that she is not un-trained in the arts of warfare."
>>
>> Many ideas raced through Riku's mind on the uses of this girl, but for now
>> he was quite content to be honest and helpful in his dealings with the
>> king......for now....
>>
>> [OOC]
>> No offense taken :) Hopefully you have a *slightly* better idea of his
>> character now ;)
>> Also, just looking on my character sheet and there is only one 'k' in
>> Riku. Sorry, for the confusion everyone.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 11:26 PM, Loran <aillet_l at yahoo.fr> wrote:
>>
>>> Azhur looked at Rikku, half surprised, half suspicious, as if he was
>>> considering some poisonous snake, just discovered sleeping in his right
>>> boot. Was the Godlearner waking up to male concupiscence after a long
>>> comatose sleep in the Luatha's prison ? Was he really trying to extort some
>>> money from him to exert his perverse lubricity on an helpless victim or,
>>> more probably, with this first contact with Civilization, was he naturally
>>> falling back into his inner vices and scheming again to realize some
>>> abhorrent experiment against the laws of the world?
>>> Reminding the advices of the wise crimson demigods of the twilight's
>>> horizon, Azhur answered to Rikku's demand with a quite reluctant voice and
>>> after a long hesitation:
>>> - "Why would we spend our limited money to buy an unfortunate slave?
>>> Where I come from, slavery is an heavy sin and I have personally spent
>>> several years of my life pursuing and hanging slavers from the Kingdom of
>>> War… I will not try to convince you of the moral benefits of such civilized
>>> position, but we are here at the threshold of the Genertela's pagan lands
>>> and I suppose that we will find no charity or honor to change the barbarian
>>> ways of the local inhabitants… And for… hum!… uncontrollable urges, I guess
>>> there must be several specialized houses near the harbor… for a much more
>>> cheaper cost."
>>> This being said, Azhur felt tense, ready to defend himself against a
>>> violent reaction, having already experimented that sex-driven rapists could
>>> become ferocious as dangerous beasts when opposed.
>>>
>>>
>>> [OOC]
>>> Please see here no offence against the player, Damien. I'm just trying to
>>> play the sordid prejudices that the GM heavily tried to incultate us against
>>> the godlearners (babies-eaters and so on...).
>>> As a player, I know that the vast majority of them were faithful and
>>> honorable malkioni trying to improve the universe, based on the moral
>>> superiority given by the miracle of the Abiding Book.
>>> You have now an occasion to show us what type of guy Rikku is...
>>> Personnally I always prefer cooperation among players and I will take any
>>> occasion to build this type of relation (within the limits of my PC's
>>> possibilities).
>>> Loran
>>>
>>> ----- Message d'origine ----
>>> De : Lev Lafayette <lev_lafayette at yahoo.com.au>
>>> À : HeroQuest Glorantha <ignorance at mimesisrpg.com>
>>> Envoyé le : Lundi, 19 Mai 2008, 13h59mn 32s
>>> Objet : [HQ Ignorance] Scene 65: The Free City of Khorst
>>>
>>> Scene 65: The Free City of Khorst
>>>
>>> Under the skillful direction of the Godlearner Rikku,
>>> "The Acindina" hugs the coastline towards the beacon
>>> that marks out the harbour city of Khorst. His mind is
>>> full of the knowledge that this region was once a
>>> Godlearner stronghold in the second age which he
>>> visited many times, with many great cities like
>>> Eelnor, the great base of the Godlearner navy and the
>>> island-city of Veakmal, a haven for sailors like
>>> himself and of course Thanor, the provincial capital,
>>> famed for the Villbane College, dedicated in the
>>> studies of the pagan deities even if they did call it
>>> the "City of Tricksters". Ha! Even the most trivial
>>> mental gymnastics were beyond them!
>>>
>>> It was also the lands where the Godlearner's engaged
>>> in the disasterious 'Goddess switch', an example of
>>> their ability, albeit with catastrophic effects. By
>>> HeroQuesting they first introduced the grain goddesses
>>> of Wenelia and Slontos togther in the same story,
>>> turning them into sisters, and then traded husbands.
>>> First, the crops failed. Then in 930 ST, the Closing
>>> effected trade and travel. Finally, in 1050 ST the
>>> regional Goddess Slontos rolled over, and much of the
>>> landscape fell beneath the waves. Still, the knowledge
>>> gained was still worth the results, Rikku mused. The
>>> Gods can be changed, and they can be manipulated by
>>> human powers.
>>>
>>> He looked around the rest of his party with only a
>>> modicum of contempt. Icthya was playing with fishes
>>> again, a rather charming and delightful act of
>>> child-like behaviour. The Mostal was with the
>>> engineers down below. Well, at least they realised
>>> they were machines, he mused. On board, Karala and
>>> Knarl were in conversation about the latter's planned
>>> departure, and the ever pious King Anzhur was engaged
>>> in a fine theological discussion with Jareena the
>>> Healer.
>>>
>>> Taking the boat within the harbour and finding portage
>>> was simple enough. It was a fairly busy place, quite
>>> clearly a popular trading location. The harbour and
>>> mooring fee was particularly exhorbitant, with only
>>> King Anzhur and the Mostal Kalen carrying any
>>> particular quantity of funds. Rikku couldn't resist
>>> the opportunity to throw in a couple of golden
>>> Godlearner coins from the second age into the mix.
>>> Apparently the fee also came with an armed escort out
>>> beyond the reach of the pirates, although - according
>>> to the harbourmaster - such activity had increased
>>> significantly with the raids of the Wolf Pirates in
>>> recent years. Now apparently there were new forces;
>>> waetargi and the mermen were systematically attacking
>>> ships. The elder sea races were rising, and it seemed
>>> that they wanted to remove land-based creatures from
>>> their territory.
>>>
>>> Khorst was a friendly, surprisingly well-organised
>>> city, operated by a syndicate of merchant guilds.
>>> Whilst the holy mantra of supply and demand and free
>>> trade were rich here, it did not necessarily apply
>>> this to human cargo. Whilst travelling among the main
>>> market street as the various hawkers attempted to sell
>>> their wares, the Fellowship could not help but notice
>>> a slave auction, managed by a less than savoury
>>> character. Legitimate captives from pirate ships, the
>>> slaveowner claimed. "They declared war on the fine
>>> people of Khorst, and thus they pay the consequences".
>>>
>>> Riku stopped suddenly and stared at an Esrolian woman.
>>> Her build was muscular, her skin olive and her
>>> piercing blue eyes stood out from a mop of black hair.
>>> But it was not the physical features that had
>>> attracted Riku's attention. Through the Godlearner
>>> secret of Runesight, he could see the Power within
>>> her. Water, Movement and Infinity! The signs of an a
>>> person who has the magics to open sea! Not only that,
>>> but Air *and* Water? This is a person who breathe
>>> beneath the waves as well as she could above them.
>>> Riku grabbed King Anzhur by the sleeve. "We must buy her!"
>>>
>>>
>>>
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