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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 23, 2023 2:48:52 GMT -5
Building stuff was not necessarily Javal’s strong suit, to say the least, the fellblood was more naturally drawn to the art of breaking things. However for today at least he was going to need to put that aside and give it his all because he was sent an official correspondence by some government official. In the letter, he was told to head over to Stormgale village and help in the efforts to fortify it against any potential threat. He immediately headed towards the Village taking with him only Nadia and Bootsamon deciding that those two would be the most useful in doing anything that involved construction. Asleipmir was too lazy and Meryl would just whine and complain, Nadia was hardworking and Bootsamon although made of straw was surprisingly very strong even being the one who was charged with holding most of the supplies whenever the team needed to carry a lot of weight with them.
After a day of travel, they made it and already saw some progress being made. They were setting up some walls on the outer edges of towns as well as setting up some loaded crossbow traps.
“Woah”, Javal exclaimed as he looked over it, “This seems pretty fun and important”, and walked over towards an astral blood woman fellow with a clipboard who he assumed to be the one in charge of this project. There was much to be done and he just wanted to help as much as he could.
He walked towards her and said, “Hello there madam, I was sent a decree asking for my presence and skill in construction. How may I be permitted to help?”, the fellblood asked before hearing some footsteps behind him making him turn around, “Oh hello there friend Astrid what are you doing here?”.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 24, 2023 15:44:18 GMT -5
Unlike Javal, building is Astrid’s strong suit. From building lean-tos out of trash, forts out of pillows, and big metal golems, building is in Astrid’s blood. It helps being a half-dwarf in all of this. Her trip from Sky Peak to Stormgale took only a few seconds after consuming her special teleporting potion, so immediately upon hearing from Thadda that Mizzi requested help, she was there and ready in an instant. The girl got to work immediately after getting a rundown from Mizzi. Mizzi, of course, let Astrid know that they asked for more help than just the over-eager half-dwarf, and upon hearing that Javal would be one of them, the kid continuously checks near the gates for his arrival. So, when he does finally arrive, Astrid is near him immediately to greet him. “Hiya, Javal!” she squeaks excitedly. “This is Miss Runa, the forewoman here. She’s got lots a’ stuff fer us ta do. Miss Mizzi is over there settin’ up a wall!”“Our focus is on defenses,” Runa says, looking over her clipboard. “Mizzi tends to take on too much on her own, so if you could help her, that would be appreciated.” “C’mon!” Astrid says, hurrying over just in time to see Buttfellow help Mizzi set support for the wall the tiny gnome decided to shift on her own. The golem makes quick work of it despite his slow movements.
Quest Details: Quest Name: Rebuilding and Remodeling Participants: Requires exactly two people (you and one other, if the other participant does not qualify, they will not gain the reward) Location: Anywhere (Can be repeated for a different region) Post Requirements: 5 post per person, 200 words per post Reward: +10 Security for selected Region (+10 more if your home region) Description: Defending and protecting your region is important, but so is ensuring your fellow citizens have a safe, dry and sturdy place to call home. You can help your region by lending your skills to our construction workers, carpenters and builders. Simply assist the region in its construction of infrastructure, defenses, or residencies to help increase the safety of the region.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 25, 2023 4:26:36 GMT -5
Javal is excited to see his little friend Astrid after their last adventure accompanying some important cargo through Dragon’s Cradle. She was proving herself to be a very strong warrior and an important part of the community. He was also excited to start helping everyone even if he wasn’t the best at construction and building didn’t mean he wasn’t planning on doing as much as he could.
He holds out his hand for Runa to shake before quickly focusing his attention on where Astrid was heading too, jogging behind her.
“Woah nice to see you too my friend”, he exclaims over to buttfellow as he sees the automaton already hard at work setting the supports for the wall.
He then jogs over to see Ms. Mizzi and exclaims, “Hello there miss I'm sent here to help out with the construction. Miss Runa over there told me the best palace I could start was helping you bolster the defenses around here. Where can I start? Anything I can help you with? Just ask and I’ll get right to work”.
He stood excitedly, taking off his long red coat and laying it down by some small rock nearby. He then walks over to Mizzi and holds his hand out to shake, “Oh but where are my manners? Hello there Miss my name is Javal Zarrias and I’m a proud citizen of Thorock here to help out”.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 25, 2023 22:03:27 GMT -5
Mizzi, who barely comes up to Buttfellow’s metal thigh, makes some attempt to smack the golem’s hand away when he takes the burden of setting the support for her. “Oi, ya big tin can, I had it handled here, I did!” she says with a huff. Seeing Astrid rushing back with a new friend, she wipes her brow with a sour but contemplative expression. “Fine, you can do it, I’ve got company anyway.” Then she meets Javal and Astrid halfway.
Before Astrid can get out introductions, the eager Javal is already ready for action. Mizzi sets her hands on her hips with an amused smile. “Runa knows I don’t need no help,” Mizzi says matter-of-factly despite definitely needing help with the manual labor. “But since yer here, fine, fine. Nice t’meet ya, Javal Zarrias. I’m Mizzi Bells, leader of Stormgale here. Can’t believe ol’ Baan sent anyone out ta help us here.”
Astrid leans in and whispers, “‘Cause I asked Thadda ta ask Javal, that’s why.” Then she giggles.
Mizzi chuckles. “Well, happy ta have the help. Ol’ tin can and I were settin’ supports fer the wall. If you’ve got as much muscle as short stack here, then I suspect you’ll make quicker work of it than I will.”
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 26, 2023 4:14:13 GMT -5
Javal smiles, “Although I am sure that you have this under control, I’d still like to help in whatever way I can. After all, this is my home too and I’m not just gonna stand here and do nothing when I can step up and make a difference”, the fellblood exclaims in his eagerness.
He then bows once more as he hears Ms. Mizzi make her introduction before suddenly being surprised, “Well thank you friend for giving me this opportunity and letting me on the build team. I can't express my gratitude enough but to just show you guys through my hard work”.
He then smiles, “Why I’d be more than happy to help friend Buttfellow get those supports up just give me a moment to prepare”, he then takes a moment to do some light stretches to limber up his body. He then gets back and jogs towards his metal friend and gets straight away to work. He helps hammer in the nails for the supports using the bottom of his blade as Buttfellow holds the supports steady.
Javal being the friendly and talkative fellow tries to strike up a conversation with Buttfellow only to find the other being quite the silent speaker not responding to the fellblood just focused on finishing the job.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 26, 2023 13:57:27 GMT -5
When Javal refers to the golem as Buttfellow, Mizzi looks at Astrid with a contemplative but exasperated expression. “So ya weren’t just pullin’ my leg when ya said ya named him Buttfellow??”
Astrid does her best to stifle her laughter behind her hand. “N-Nope!” she squeaks. “That’s really what I named him!”
“I’ll be damned,” Mizzi says, hands on her hips. “Either yer playin’ the long con ta make us all look like fools, or yer a weird kid. I’m suspectin' the latter.”
“An’ I’d say yer right about that!” Astrid hurries over to Javal and Buttfellow. “Watch yer thumb Javal, don’t wanna smash it with the hammer when yer nailin’ stuff! Ain’t a comfy feelin’ fer sure.” It seems very much like she’s speaking for experience, and the girl is glad Cantio has healing magic because a mashed thumb is one of the worst pains she can think of.
While Javal and Buttfellow nail the current support beam in place, Astrid goes over and hefts up the next one and carries it to the right spot with Mizzi’s direction.
“So, Javal, how’d you and the firecracker meet?” Mizzi asks.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 27, 2023 3:42:16 GMT -5
Javal smiles at Astrid and nods in acknowledgment, “I will I promise and yeah I know the feeling trust me I used to have to board up the holes on the Maw of Xebec all the time as a kid. After all, every time the vice-captains had a brawl after a few drinks they'd almost sink the ship. Even if I’m not the most familiar with building stuff or constructing I have repaired things a lot especially when I was your age. Man if I had a solar for every time I had to board up a section of Xebec because Nieven and Raoul fought over seconds at dinner, I’d have like..”, he then puts down his katana to count, “Like seventy-nine solars exactly”, he chuckles before picking his katana back up and continuing to hammer in the nails.
He continues hammering in the nails with Buttfellow’s help, the silent automaton makes for a great partner in finishing the work.
He then responds to Mizzi’s question and says, “Well I met her after I accidentally fell through this snow garden and landed on top of her. Then we proceed to beat up these basilisks who made the underground tunnels their home. Astrid was awesome there, you should’ve seen it, it was an incredible fight!”.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 27, 2023 21:07:47 GMT -5
It takes a moment for Astrid to realize that Javal is talking about his time on a ship, and after that, she vaguely remembers something he mentioned about a ship at some point. Though, one of the names he mentions rings a bell. “Raoul? Is he a… detective or investigator or somethin’?” she asks. “Bit odd, but in a good way? If so, I met him while lookin’ fer a swamp monster not that long ago. Nice fella. Got a few surprises up his sleeves fer sure.”
Mizzi leans against one of the supported parts of the wall with an amused smile on her face while Javal tells her about that time they got stuck in Frost Gale. “Oh, I’ve seen the lass fight,” she says. “Giants, bandits, ruffians, just name it, and I’m sure she’s kicked its ass. Even made a mockery of Baan in his own Court! That was a hoot, I tell ya!”
“Weeeeellllll, Javal fought the big dragon god with me!” Astrid declares, not wanting a single bit of the spotlight here. “He’s real capable. A few nails ain’t nothin’ fer him.”
“Ah, so if I need some extra muscle to defend the village, I can call on him? Good ta know,” Mizzi says before directing Astrid where to set the next support beam.
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Post by Javal Zarrias on Nov 27, 2023 22:35:35 GMT -5
Javal smiles as he hears that Astrid not only recognizes his brother’s name but has indeed worked with him he speaks up in excitement, “Yes that’s the one pale fellow white hair red coat, he's my brother a talent investigator detective fellow. I don’t know what that means exactly or the difference all that I know is he's a really smart cool guy. Yeah, he has surprises for sure he even beat me once back in the day when we were kids. He hung me upside down from one of the sails for an hour because Nieven told him I ate the last Ashlands Jerky. Swamp monster you say? Would that be the bugaboo? I fought one last week with this shark fellow. He was rough around the edges but all and all a cool guy”.
He then looks over at Mizzi and nods in agreement, “Woah I didn’t know you were so traveled and that experience my friend. By the way, who is Baan? By chance I am unfamiliar with the name?”.
He then shrugs as the attention is brought back to him, “Oh why thank you Astrid but the attention should be on all of the great and strong adventurers who fought alongside us as well. Even if a single one stayed back home I don’t think we could’ve won against the literal god of rebirth confidently. It was a pleasure to serve alongside your friend. And of course Ms. Mizzi I would be honored if you considered me to help you in whatever Dragon’s Cradle supporting effort”.
He then finishes nailing up the supports and nods to his partner holding his hand out to shake.
“Well what else can we do Ms. Mizzi? I am down to help in whatever way I can just say the word and I shall do it”, the fellblood questions as he looks around everyone else seems to be wrapping up their projects.
He waits curiously with eyes excited wanting to help out in any way he can towards his fellow Dragon's Cradlers hoping Mizzi has something for them to do no matter how small or big the task may be.
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Post by Lady Astrid Stormstone on Nov 27, 2023 22:47:04 GMT -5
“Aye, it were a bugaboo! Seems like Lloyd dragged a bunch a’ folks into his research again,” Astrid says with a giggle as she hefts another support and carries it to its next placement. It’s a bit odd to see a wee thing like her carrying something over twice her weight without much effort.
“Ya haven’t met Baan yet?” Mizzi says, surprise painting her gnomish features. “He’s the guy in charge of Thorock.”
“He’s a cranky ol’ dwarf,” Astrid adds begrudgingly. She does not like him one bit. “Hope ya don’t have ta meet him.”
They continue chatting as they move along the wall, setting supports and nailing them in place. Buttfellow is one of the slowest members of the group in his inert state, but that doesn’t bother anyone, especially since his main job is simply to hold something still: a job he does very effectively.
“I’ve been meetin’ some a’ the other folks we fought with,” Astrid says. “A lot of ‘em are good people. I’m glad that everyone made it out alright, even the guy who got eaten!”
Mizzi takes this as her opportunity to interrupt. “Speakin’ of eatin’, we’ve got a lotta hungry workers ta feed around here. If ya want somethin’ a little less demandin’ ta do, then give me a hand with that, will ya? Good chance ta meet some locals, too.”
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