Out of Character (OOC) Thread

[DerynifanK]

Your writing  gets better all the time Laurna. But what good will It do for any of them to reach the ruins when Washburn and Feyd are  already gone and Valerian  has him? And again that attitude toward Washburn, when Duncan says Brendan, Kelric and "Even" Washburn are being watched over as if Wash is less worthy of God's attention continuing the problem of undervaluing and misprizing Wash. If Alaric could speak to his wife and cousin and others who should have helped Wash, I don't think he would be very pleased with them.

[Evie]

I don't read "even Washburn" as meaning he thinks Washburn is less worthy of protection, but as saying that even despite Washburn's current predicament, there is no need to lose hope because God is in control. (Or in the case of this story, the storytellers are still in control. ) No matter how bad the dice rolls might be, our characters' fates aren't 100% dependent on luck. What we choose to do with the options we are given plays some part also. Do we just give up in despair or rise to the challenge?  Do we surrender before we've tried every option, or do we learn resilience and keep on keeping on?

Remember, Valerian confronting Wash isn't some sort of automatic death sentence the moment he enters that malevolent presence. It's not like he's coming face to face with Medusa with no mirror! And Valerian is the sort of villain who probably enjoys toying with his prey. That's actually a good thing -- it buys more time for our players to move all of our chess pieces into position, so to speak.

So don't look at Wash's capture and deliverance into enemy hands as a bad thing. Look at it as the absolutely necessary pivotal event that leads all of our characters into the end game that is the climax of our story. 

(Also, remember that Feyd left behind some very valuable goodies in those ruins! Boy, wouldn't Aliset love to get her hands on some ward cubes! Can't exactly pick up a set of those at every village market fair! )

[DerynifanK]

I see your point Evie. And let's not forget Iain who is in the castle and may be able to help. I hope someone finds those cubes who can use them effectively. Not sure where the others are right now but hope they are able to help too. Worried about Richenda jumping into that trapped  portal alone

[DerynifanK]

All I can say is WOW, Laura your imagination  is amazing!!!

[Laurna]

I'll have you know that last night at 3am in the morning, I nearly soiled myself when Duncan rolled and came away a cursed roll of 1+1+1=3. Never in my wildest imagination was I prepared for that. I nearly through the towel in and went to bed. But then Mama Gryphon took over. Richenda knew exactly what to do. My Banshee Queen! What ever you want to call her, She is the woman to make everything all right.

[revanne]

Utterly amazing Laurna. I love the idea of Richenda as Banshee Queen

[DesertRose]

Utterly amazing Laurna. I love the idea of Richenda as Banshee Queen

Lady Richenda de Morgan, Duchess of Corwyn, Banríon na banshees.

It does have a nice ring to it. 

[Jerusha]

Loved all of this, Laurna!  Go banshee queen Richenda!

(The spirit of Alaric Morgan nods sagely.  Yep, Banshee Queen indeed!)

[DerynifanK]

Alaric adds, "you don't want to cross her when she is protecting her family, the children and even me. Banshee Queen indeed.

[HoundMistress]

Oh, but didn't it make you cry when Richenda was pining for her boys? It brought me to tears! Great writing, Laurna.

[DerynifanK]

Glad the men survived  thanks to Richenda. And despite  not the best dice rolls. Terrific writing Laurna.

[Jerusha]

Oh, a spy in the Mayor of Droghera's office!  Now that could get interesting.

Well done, Laurna; great writing!

[revanne]

Wonderfully written Laurna,

I found myself thinking how unfair Washburn was being to his family and getting quite angry until I remembered these were false memories. And as for the hot bath and the attentive young women... Maybe a cold shower next?

[Laurna]

Ahh! Revanne! That is awesome!
I am in a mix of joy and tears. Love, love, that which Alaric and Richenda had and would always have, forever! Time eternal!

[Jerusha]

Excellent stories both, Laurna and revanne!

I admit, I was also about to say, "wait a minute there, Wash!" until I remembered the false memories, too.