AWRR Chapter 5
Summary
- Session date: 2023-04-02
DAY ONE
Everyone arrives at the estate, save for Lamont, who has been in attendance for several days. Nik is onhand to greet his gusts as they arrive, and speaks with Leonora, Magga and Yadda as well as with Juno and Rosalie directly. Lavinia observes Gueiris arriving with Juno and Agyness in a Cziernos carriage. Katherina tries to speak with Gueiris to understand the situation and is rebuffed.
Coifárë checks in with Victorina and Chitara, as the first recovers from portal sickness, and the three make plans to visit the bathing pools.
Lamont and Gueiris run into each other out in the gardens, and Gueiris explains about his arrival with Juno. Meanwhile, the Whitbottom-Orsino sisters have an awkward meeting with Juno in the hot springs.
Sebastien meets Chitara and they have a frank discussion about their views on marriage. They are joined by Coifárë for a tryst
Leonora learns that Fyan Akan Nabari is present, and she invites him to bathe in order to get to know him.
Nik and Coifárë meet up and press Lamont on his situation. He tells them about his uncle's conspiracy and breaks down in the face of their care and concern. Afte they settle him in his rooms for a rest, they discuss what they might be able to do to help him.
Later that evening, Leonora catches Lamont. She explains her search for a sire for an heir, and invites him to consider whether he has any interest in becoming involved. Meanwhile, Gueiris runs across Lavinia in the kitchen, and they have a conversation fraught with misunderstandings.
Rosalie tries to help Juno in the library, and the pair wind up in a pile on the floor. They discuss books and what it means to make a difference in the world
DAY TWO
Nik meets Chitara at breakfast. they catch up, and he floats th idea of her delegation taking Lamont as a guard. Later, she runs into him while painting out in the gardens, and they have a genial discussion about art and politics.
Coifárë comes across Gueiris in the hot springs and talks to him about his love life. he later runs into Rosalie and the two talk about their futures. Afterwards, Rosalie runs into Coifárë at the springs and the two discuss possible Doumens matches and futures. Chitara seeks out Rosalie and speaks frankly about the possibility of courting her brother.
Gueiris and Juno spar with magic at the Therma Alba training grounds, both going all out. They are interrupted by Lamont towards the end of their bout, after which Juno excuses herself and the guys discuss their messy love lives.
Lamont finds Coifárë in the estate's small chapel, and the two share their mutual affection in front of the statue of Corellon. Afterwards, he runs into Lavinia in the gardens and the two discuss Gerry, Gueiris, and the possibility of happiness.
Lamont runs in to Rosalie in the Library while returning a rare book, and they make plans for a walk out to the vineyards the next day.
DAY THREE - to Be Determined :V
Session
Arrivals, Greetings, and Misunderstandings
Nik: Therma Alba is the estate of the Amathalis family, located a few hours away from Thantopolis, based around a natural series of hot springs. It has become well-known as a destination for healing and relaxation, and the family have expanded on its natural features to add things like pools, vineyards, gardens, and a series of services such as saunas, massage, exercise and physical training, and other such amenities to entice guests.
Nik: Travel to the location could be done by a few different means, but probably the easiest is to portal from Highmark to Thantopolis and then hire a carriage or ride on horseback. The invitation Lord Evenor has extended is for the duration of a long weekend, effectively - 3 days to enjoy the hospitality of his family, with a grand dinner party planned for the concluding evening.
Nik: On the other days you are free to partake of whatever activities you are most interested in, or simply to relax and take a break from the whirlwind of the social scene. Not only the PCs are invited, I'm sure Nik has invited a ton of people, so if you have specific NPCs you want to have be there, it can probably be the case that they were invited too, or came as a guest of someone who was invited, etc.
Nik: will try to be there to greet people as they arrive, of course!
Leonora: The Wengal clan arrives in a well-equipped airship from Thantopolis, bearing the crest of the Curiate Palatine, Leonora's father. Lady Wengal has of course brought along Lord Wengal, along with young Lady Yadda Wengal their niece, for the event. Nenea Spargo, Lady Wengal's assistant, is near at hand, as are one or two bugbear footmen in the employ of Lord Wengal.
Leonora: is wearing a flowing green dress, rather amply low-cut that shows off her ... fine gold necklace of fine jade in the shape of tree branches. She emerges from the airship and takes in the familiar air of Therma Alba, though she surely hasn't visited since she much younger, growing up in Thantopolis.
Lamont: of course, is already here :x
Victorina: Victorina sits between the kan Vappoheimers as the carriage rolls through the green countryside. Fortunately the portal-sickness wasn't as bad as previous occasions (probably because she ate sparingly beforehand). Eudora goes on and on about the amenities available at this exclusive location, and planning on how she's going to take advantage of them. The Baron and Victorina let her babble on, she's easily doing enough talking for all three of them. Victorina is a little miffed about the trip; she'd planned a march for Ebenmar that now has to be rescheduled because of this. The Baron hopes someone at this long weekend will be willing to take his guest off his hands.
They'll arrive wearing new travel suits, more expensive finery is reserved for later in the day.
Rosalie: and Sébastien will arrive together in their duchal glory in fashionable travel clothing. It's just the two of them, with a small staff for travel
Lavinia: Maria, Katherina, and Lavinia Whittbottom Orsino will arrive in a large carriage, presumably rented in Thantopolis after porting in. A flag of the Orsino crest flutters from the back. Lavinia stares out the window, raptly gazing at the countryside as they approach the springs. Lavinia sports a fluffy, pastel green and white dress, probably more suited for a dinner party than a visit to a hot spring.
Katherina: Is as usual dressed similarly to her sister, in a bit plainer version of her dress, and in yellow rather than green
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: arrives in a Thanatoplian carriage bearing the marks of the local house Czeirnos. He steps out wearing a black vest with bare arms, revealing the many arcane tattoos that cover them, and graciously aids his companion, Magus Juno Morticia Auspex, out of the carriage.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: (who are quickly followed by her cousin Agyness Czeirnos)
Lavinia: From one of the windows of the villa, Lavinia's eyes light up to see Gueiris step down from the carriage, but immediately her features freeze and then fall as Juno steps out beside him.
Lavinia: quickly disappears in a flutter of curtains.
Juno Morticia Auspex: looks more comfortable in Thantopolitan style, a flowing garment that's luckily a bit closer to modern Highmark style. She's sporting a rare smile at seeing Therma Alba again.
Coifárë | Vilyawén: will arrive with the rest of the Brescias, a group of the younger generation with a few older chaperones for (Highmark) propriety. The group will have come in ornate carriages pulled by unicorn servants. (Servants will arrive slightly later with much less pomp.) Coifare themself will be in a flowing silk Thantopolitan traveling gown, likely made special for the occasion, looking thrilled to visit.
Juno Morticia Auspex: will be grateful for the aid out of the carriage, though she's quick to resort to her own power once on the ground.
Katherina: will head out to the area where folks are arriving, and head towards the Cziernos carriage
Juno Morticia Auspex: will note the oncoming halfling, but refrain from comment as she does not know her directly.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: is standing aside while the carriage is being unloaded, letting the Czeirnos take the lead
Katherina: Oh hello there, Lord Kyrnon and... Lady Cziernos?
Juno Morticia Auspex: will be overseeing skeletal servants in somber finery unloading their belongings.
Juno Morticia Auspex: smiles at Katherina and glances over at Gueiris.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: Ah, Lady Whitbottom. I take it you and your sister have already arrived.
Nik: is there to greet the new arrivals as well
Nik: Good afternoon, Lady Cziernos, Lord Kyrnon, I hope you had a pleasant journey?
Katherina: Oh yes, Vinnie is getting ready to indulge in some of the estate's amenities, Ib thought it would be good for her nerves.
Juno Morticia Auspex: smiles and gives a short bow towards Nik.
Katherina: says pointedly
Juno Morticia Auspex: Lord Evenor, so good to see you. Thank you again for the invitation. My cousin so rarely gets to leave Nachtur.
Juno Morticia Auspex: You're looking quite well.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: Allow me to introduce you to Lady Juno Morticia Auspex Cziernos... Magus, this is Lady Katherina Whitbottom Orsino
Nik: Oh, I'm glad you could make it! I wasn't sure with your military duties whether you would be able to attend, so it's wonderful to see you both 🙂
Juno Morticia Auspex: turns to smile and bow to Katherina.
Katherina: curtsies
Juno Morticia Auspex: A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss Orsino.
Juno Morticia Auspex: spares a questioning glance towards Gueiris.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: Is your sister well? was there an issue with your journey? I am aware portal travel can be unnerving.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: gives Juno a similar questioning look
Katherina: yours as well, I'm sure, Lady. And no, my lord, Lavinia was quite excited for the visit, only quite recently have her spirits been somewhat dampened I'm sure she'll soon find there was no cause for it though, and perk right back up.
Juno Morticia Auspex: Therma Alba is the place for it. The Amathalis estate is quite restorative.
Juno Morticia Auspex: can step aside to continue unloading and talk to Nik to give Gueiris and Katherina some privacy.
Katherina: So I am told! smiles at her and Nik as they step away, then steps a little closer to Gueiris
Katherina: (quietly)A family friend?
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: I've only met her recently. It's complicated.
Katherina: Well that's not an encouraging message to relay I'm afraid....
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: has a confused look
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: Was there a message to relay?
Katherina: Well it is an unexpected development to spring on her so, don't you think?
Katherina: sounds a little surprised that you don't seem to see the issue
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: I am sorry that you and your sister have not been communicating, and I am not going to make assumptions on the reasons why, but you really need to work things out with her.
Katherina: frowns I assure you our communications are unimpaired, but I certainly can convey your sentiments to her, my Lord.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: She should already be aware of my sentiments.
Katherina: glances towards Juno and Nik and the Czeirnos carriage, then back at Gueiris, then responds frostily Then I will tell her that you consider her a in position to draw the correct conclusions. Good day, My lord.
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: Good day to you, my Lady.
Katherina: will return to the house, fuming on her sister's behalf
Gueiris/Xenos/Vess: has a vaguely confused look, but shrugs it off
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