eorzea_unwoken | Session - Horizon (09/05/17)

jantra posting in

eorzea_unwoken

Welcome to Horizon!

Things to do in Horizon:

Delivery Moogle - send messages to friends or family or whoever
Visit the weapon and armor vendor
Speak with other adventurers, including your group!
Talk to other NPCs and possibly gain knowledge, quests... who knows!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

From:

jumpinjanvier

"I'm headed to look at the shoppes. See if there's anything interesting out here, and anything to help us with our current set of problems. If anyone wants to come with, come on."

With that, Janvier heads towards the row of shoppes

Edited Date: 2017-09-06 04:08 am (UTC)

From:

jiqera

Well, I don't think I have much to bargain with, but I'm always eager to see what kind of things one can find! I mean, how does one otherwise know what to want? Besides, shiny is often free.

From:

jumpinjanvier

Well, I'd be careful about doing anything too illicit in these parts. They tend to take... borrowing without asking rather seriously.

I still have some leftovers from my arena winnings. Tell you what, if after we've gotten some key supplies, we'll see if I can help chip in for some equipment for you. I'd rather spend a few gil then see you lose a hand...

From:

jiqera

Jiqe'ra's ears perk and tail flips excitedly. "Really? That's really nice of you!" He gets a bit more spring in his step following Janvier.

From:

meriri_meri

"Hold on!" Meriri squeaks as she rushes to catch up to her taller companions. Little Lalafell legs have to work twice as fast. A huff of breath out. "I don't need anything, but I wanted to see the shops anyway. See how the Merchant's Guild is doing out here."

From:

jiqera

Jiqe'ra does slow down for Meriri. "Yeah, whether they have shiny and pretty things, or maybe even useful ones!"

From:

riyoa_zhensa

Riyo'a gives a shooing wave."You guys go on ahead. I'm going to go check out the local tavern." Or maybe he'll just take a nap in the shade. That sounds like a good idea.

From:

jantra

[GM: There is indeed a small tavern because what kind of settlement wouldn't have somewhere to drink? It's a bit of a hole in the wall, but it has a sign out front to tell what it is. The ale is cheap, which probably means it's shit but it's cold at only 5 gil per bottle. There's wine at 10g per glass, a little better, not cold though. Water is actually the most expensive at 15g per glass, but it is ice cold. There's quite a few people in here given that it's lunch, and the meals are very basic but hearty.]

From:

riyoa_zhensa

Riyo'a looks at the menu and geez that's an expensive glass of water. He should go for that since it's the most hydrating thing he can get and Menphina knows he needs it, but nope, too rich for his blood, especially since he's used to it being, you know, free. Paying for water is just absurd!

He strolls into the place and waves at the barkeep, coin in hand. "Yo, I'll take an ale, please."

From:

jantra

[GM: Please deduct 5gil from your sheet! ^_^]

A Hyur male, dressed in a leather vest and a subligar, peers out from behind the bar and nods. "Of course!" He fills a glass up and brings it over, grinning to Riyo'a as he approaches. "Haven't seen you 'round these parts before." He takes the gil, lingering for a moment. "Passing through?"

From:

riyoa_zhensa

((ooc: Done!))

Riyo'a nods in thanks, downing half the glass before answering then man. It's far from the best he's had, but at the moment he couldn't care less. "Yeah, I'm not from this neck of the... desert. I'm part of a hunt for a beast that's been causing some trouble around here." He takes another sip. "I don't suppose you know anything about..." What was it called again? "a desert paste?"

Close enough.

From:

jantra

It's cold, and in the desert, that's often the most important thing of all. Cold and wet. However, at Riyo'a mispronunciation, the bartender laughs. "Oh, you mean them ugly Peistes? What about 'em? They're all over the place out there. Obnoxious bastards. They'll come out in a swarm and mess up people coming by."

He scratches his neck, gesturing a little. "Don't fight 'em myself, so that's all I know. Dangerous things."

From:

riyoa_zhensa

The Seeker's cheeks tinge pink at his blunder. He's not from around here; it's not his fault the wastelands of Ul'dah have weird shit in them.

"Swarms? So... not alone, then?" Well that was weird. He's pretty sure they only found the one set of tracks, but maybe he was mistaking; the heat could have mixed him up. So either they were dealing with one crazy powerful one, or they were about to come up on a group of the damn things. Or they were completely wrong and the fang or whatever it was was completely unrelated. Not knowing fully what you're dealing with on a hunt was something Riyo'a was familiar with, but he'd rather have at least some intel to go on. "Are there any other creatures around here that have been known to cause trouble?"

From:

jantra

"You really aren't from around here!" He laughs, but not unkindly. "Everything around here causes troubles. Once you're past the city, there's all sorts of nasties. Fish as big as you, endless swarms of bugs... if you're willing to pay for it, I've heard someone around here's come up with a solution for the midge swarms, though. Not sure who, just a rumor."

From:

riyoa_zhensa

Riyo'a lets out a nervous laugh as he ducks, rubbing the back of his head. "That obvious, huh? Yeah, the monsters back home are really different." He pauses, tail bristling as he hones in on a particular part of the barkeep's statement. "Those midge swarms, they're not, uh, spiders, are they?"

This damn heat was bad enough. If there are spiders here on top of that he's booking it to La Noscea.

Edited Date: 2017-09-12 06:10 pm (UTC)

From:

jantra

"Stick me anywhere else and I'd be just as bad, no hard feelin's." the bartender says, though he raises a brow at the question. "Nah. Midges are little flying biters. Like to get at any kinda skin they can go for. A whole pack of 'em'll swarm you in a sec."

A small Lalafell in the corner, tucked in a black robe, calls over to the bartender. The man nods back and looks to Riyo'a. "Works callin'. Good luck out there, adventurer."

From:

jumpinjanvier

"It's always worth a look! You never know if you'll find something that will save your life in the arena, one way or another." Janvier pauses for a second. "Well, not that I'm in the arena anymore, I'm a little young to be retired but..." he awkwardly rubs the back of his head.

"Take care of yourself, Riyo! If you find a good tavern, please, don't keep it to yourself."

"Anyways, let's get this show on the road!" He grins, and once again takes a dramatic step towards the shoppes, but this time at a more appropriate pace for the Lalafell.

Edited Date: 2017-09-08 04:07 am (UTC)

From:

jantra

[GM: There's a 'general' vendor, selling all sorts of little things, and then there's an arm and armourer vendor. Both are little stalls set up in front of stone buildings. Which do you approach?]

From:

jumpinjanvier

"While I'd love to take a look at some new belts, especially since they made me give back the champion belt when I retired, I feel like you two would prefer to start on the little odds and baubles first. So, with that in mind..." Janvier starts walking in the direction of the general vendor and enters the store.

From:

riyoa_zhensa

Hey, so I know you and dad kind of hate me right now but I wanted to let you know that I made it safe and sound to Ul'dah. I've made some friends [okay so it's a bit of a stretch but whatever] and we're in Horizon right now. The city is pretty fancy but out here it's disgustingly hot so I do not recommend vacationing in the wild. There were also some crazed beasts but fear not, dear sister! They were no match for the Mighty Hunter Riyo'a Zhensa and his bow! Thanks to my keen senses I was able to alert the party before they were blindsided by the creatures and save the day. I even managed to throw one over the edge of the bridge when it threatened my companions. You should have been there; it was magnificent!

Anyway, just wanted to check in with you. I'll bring you home a souvenir. Love you.

Riyo'a

From:

jantra

[GM Note: This has been registered and I will keep it in mind for RP-purposes. :3]

From:

inana

Good morning, my dear. Or evening, depending on the speed of the post. It's been half a moon since I've found some sign of our boy. The last person to have spotted him for certain was in Black Brush station; I was told he was making his way to Ul'dah to take up a dangerous job. I think I found the job he had intended to pursue, but it's a hairy one. I've found a party in the hopes of seeing the job done; if I do so, maybe I will finally find him. He'd just better be in one piece once I do. I'm not sure if I'll hug him or slap him when I find him. I'm sure you've just rolled your eyes and said probably both. You're a rascal, but a correct one. All my love, Inana

From:

jantra

[GM: Acknowledged. Will send a private message regarding this.]

From:

inana

Nana is of the mind that her current gear is enough to keep her in one piece, at least for the time being.

However, after the morning she's had, she could really use a cup of tea. She's fairly certainly she won't actually find it, but who knows? There is no harm in looking.

So she wanders Horizon, hunting up a hot beverage, in the desert.

From:

jumpinjanvier

"Do you mind if I tag along?"

Janvier walks alongside Inana. "It's always nice to get something simple and comforting for the road, especially for the cold desert nights"

From:

inana

"I don't mind in the least." Her reply is friendly and she lengthens her short stride some, so he doesn't have to slow down too much himself. "I know Far Eastern traders bring tea leaves with them, but we may have to hunt them up."

From:

jumpinjanvier

Janvier slows down a tiny bit, adjusting his pace to match the Lalafell. His shield bounces on his back with the shift in walking speed.

"If we have trouble with far away drinks, some local delicacies come to mind. A mint lassi on a hot day like this could be quite refreshing"

From:

inana

She tilts her head up with a softer smile. "That's right...you're from this region, aren't you? Hehe." She puts a hand over her mouth. "I don't expect a tour, but a little local know-how would be nice to have. Thanalan is very different from La Noscea."

From:

jumpinjanvier

"Born and raised here. My parents migrated from the mountains, came here to start a new life. They did all right for themselves, figured out how to mesh into the local business."

Janvier spins around, walking backwards next to Inana, hands resting on the back of his head, elbows pointed out. A goofy smile is plastered across his face.

"Obviously this place is hoooooooot. Cooler beverages are preferred on hot days, but in the evenings, we do have Thanalan tea leaves. They make a tasty, sweet tea. I take mine with extra sugar or honey, if any is around."

Janvier, without looking behind him, spins out of the way of a passerby who was about to bump into him. He grins, and goes back to walking normally, and trying not to look like the silliest highlander.

"I haven't really been outside the city much since I was a kid, so I can't tell you much about Horizon. They kept us busy fighting or recovering from fighting in the pits."

From:

inana

Inana smiles just a little wider. When not striding into battle or hanging back, he really seems very youthful. She has to wonder; how old is he? And how is this carefree man the same man that had had such a haunted look in his eyes?

It's rude to pry. But it's not rude to get to know him a little better than this. "Thanalan tea leaves. I'll remember that, though I'll just take mine with honey."

The pits...she knows, now, he means the Coliseum. "How did you come to such a...profession?"

From:

jumpinjanvier

"Being an entertainer? I wanted to do something more exciting than what my family was doing. Fame, fortune, excitement. I wanted it all. A life moving goods and coin around is stable. Calm and stable. I was young, I didn't think I wanted that."

He tilts his head back and laughs a little.

"So I entered the Coliseum and entered my first fight, and I've been there until my recent retirement."

Janvier pauses. He stops speaking. He stops walking. Then he starts up again, a little slower, a little more gently.

"I wanted to apologize. Again. I'm sorry. I just, thought I saw something, from my days in the arena. I got lost in thought."

From:

inana

A little frown breaks through Nana's friendliness. "That...body? It reminded you of the arena?"

From what little she knows of the Coliseum, she's assumed that death isn't actually something that's meant to occur there. Though she knows it is rude, she feels her question slip through her grasp.

"Will you be alright?"

From:

jumpinjanvier

"It was midway into my career. I was 16 or 17 at this point, though I'm sure my official paperwork says otherwise. They put me up against someone they called a young, promising fighter, with a style supposedly more aggressive then my own. He swiped at me a few times, and we sized each other up. That's when he made a rookie mistake. He charged forward, leaping into the air. His shield was far off to one side, his sword the other. He was clearly trying to use the weight of his body and his swings to beat me, but if I held my stance, I could slip my sword through his guard and disarm him, and he'd run into my shield. Maybe he'd lose a tooth, or get a big bruise, but he'd be fine."

Janvier sighs. "See, when you fight enough people, you anticipate how they move. You don't anticipate how they fall, or trip. I moved my shield into position, and he tripped. His face ripping into the side of my shield. His chest slamming into the edges... bone visible, the blood..."

The youthful energy seems gone, if only for a moment.

"I'll be fine." A small smile appears on his lips. "I promise," he says. There is no trace of the smile in his eyes.

From:

inana

An accident. For a moment, Nana feels a small flash of guilt: she had begun to assume terrible things about this man she barely knows.

But she pushes that feeling, and her imaginings, well away. Fearless, she reaches up to gently pat his knee. "We all do things we regret, son. You'll be alright."

Her smile is more confident, making up for how his is not. "But if we do find some tea, I'll make up a cup, special just for you."