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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:00:45 GMT
He indicates the waiting herbalist. "Selling rare herbs, flowers, and whatnot. Good for medicine and...other things."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:10:12 GMT
"Oooh" affecting wide-eyed innocence, "what KIND of other things" (wink wink)
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:11:40 GMT
He smiles. "Aphrodisiacs. They fetch a high price here." He gestures around with clear derision, silently judging the supposed lack of virility of Skenje men.
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:12:49 GMT
"Oh, I have no need of anything like that, what other kinds of interesting things do you have? Is most of your work just herbs to sell?"
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:14:01 GMT
He stares at you for a long moment before asking your name. "I'm Jevunlok."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:16:48 GMT
"Pleased to meet you Jevunlok, I'm Cian from Elunian." Is his stare hostile, measuring, ?
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:18:45 GMT
His stare is one of appraisal. (WIS check)
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:20:22 GMT
"So, will you be attending the festival? Are you part of a delegation?"
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:21:01 GMT
Jevunlok is wondering how much he can trust a stranger. You are a fellow priest, and you are charismatic, but you are a stranger in a strange land. You know nothing of the Vadal, but Jevunlok seems to be guarded and proud.
"The festival... I'm here to sell herbs, but since the festival is going on, I will attend. I am part of no delegation, unless you count my druidic order."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:28:32 GMT
How much do I know of druids? How might I approach the conversation to build trust?
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:32:14 GMT
Elunian druids are a secret society. You assume the societies are equally secretive across Norivea. Jevunlok is here trading, which makes you think he is not one of the druid leaders of his region.
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:40:28 GMT
"Where do your travels usually take you? Ever been to the north?"
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:51:21 GMT
He looks at your red hair. "I assume by 'north' you mean beyond the vast Tuhlen jungle. No. This city is the farthest north I have been." He smiles. "You are here for the Festival of the Sun?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Dec 12, 2020 0:53:46 GMT
"Yes, the furthest north! I am here for the Festival of the Sun. I helped guide the ship for the delegation from our land. I would very much enjoy learning about the south and your travels."
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Post by Diocles on Dec 12, 2020 0:56:04 GMT
Jevunlok quickly concludes his transaction and then turns and takes your hand. "And I would like to learn more about Elunians. I know there are druid brothers up there. Come, let us sample the local cuisine."
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