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Active [Stonewall Town] (Caelia Barony) – Debts to Pay 1: What's in Store

This RP is part of the Isekai Hell setting. It's a 1x1 that is currently not open to be joined. If you're interested in RP'ing in the Caelia Barony setting, let me know in Discord for future options.

What to expect out of character:
Rounds can be as often as daily or as slow as weekly, depending on desired pace. The RP will be wrapped up if it's taking longer than a week for a response to be given without notice. Total duration is meant to be relatively short (< 30 days) unless the pace ends up being relatively slow. Type of RP will be a Slice of Life. Focus will be on Ryan repaying his debt and getting info on Aileen.

What to expect in character:
Saffron has some stocking issues for her store after the recent apple boom and is going around her daily wrap-up routine as Ryan intends to come in to repay a debt.

When joining, please let me know the following things in your first post:
  • Asset goals. - By Novama's word, whether it is related to the RP or not doesn't matter, if you wish to obtain an asset during the duration of this RP or upgrade an existing one, let me know so we can formalise it. That's enough to achieve it.
  • Narrative goals. - Any side-goals and quests related to the plot that you might wish to add for the sake of lore/flavour. Also if you wish for the obtained of an asset/skill to be an 'involved' part of the RP. I'll see what I can do in such cases.
  • Character owned Point Boosters. - Attentive Student, Mentor, Devour, Narrative Booster. So that I know when/if to include them during narration or in grading.
  • [Wanted] Titles – So that I know to involved the Hunters somehow to ensure it won't negatively affect the aftermath. Also let me know where to find information about the Hunting party to use for their involvement.
  • [Criminal] or [Monster] Titles – Certain settings might be more difficult to access as a criminal or monster. If those are in possession of the character, they might need some extra/alternative routes to be worked into the story and might risk facing some serious hostility form (N)PC's if found out.
  • Active Downtime | Buddy Skills | Masterwork Skills | Complex Assets – If your character has an asset they wish to upgrade using the [Downtime] function or if they have any of these skills with passive elements to them, let me know so I can add it to the grading sheet post-RP.
  • Relevant Titles – Any titles you deem particularly relevant for the current plot/RP/setting.
  • Relevant Skills – Any (passive) skills you deem particularly relevant for the current plot/RP/setting. Including skills Area Knowledge on the area, Companions, etc.

Tags and character goals:
Rev IX Rev IX Ryan Kylieth – Repay Saffron | Learn more about Aileen? | Will be updated if more goals are given.

The Twice Flipped Coin
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – General Store “The Twice Flipped Coin”.
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From: https://yangsh.artstation.com/projects/mq5GNd

Saffron
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Saffron was staring ahead with a blank and dead-eyed stare. She was still on the clock, being in her 'serious' mode during these working-hours, yet for most of the day, she'd barely sold a thing. Whilst it was true that you had 'those days', today was particularly bad. She had no clue why, sadly enough, as it wasn't like there was new competition or something. It wasn't like there was a recession or anything either. The only thing she could think of was the apple boost having been a sudden rise that'd be followed by a sudden decrease.

Snapping out of it for a bit, she went to check her stock. Some goods were nearing the expiry date. She clicked her tongue. She'd have to sell those at a discount and hope she'd at least not make a loss on them. It also looked like she didn't need to stock up on any salt for a while. Why hadn't it sold lately? Weird. She'd also finally stopped selling so much flour and sugar. The apple-pastry age had come to an end with the baroness finding and stopping the magical apple-spawning tree. Great as it was that the economy was more stable again, she did wonder how and where to use her last remaining stock of expensive See vanilla. She'd stocked too much of it, it seemed.

As she went around the store, indexing her items and making a plan to financially recover from some bad profits lately, she didn't really expect any more customers so short before closing time.
 
Asset goals - Building for Masterworks (Maker)
Active Downtime | Buddy Skills | Masterwork Skills | Complex Assets - Building for Masterworks (Maker) (unsure if it goes here or as an asset goal)
Relevant Skills/Titles - All his Artisan skills and Titles (Blacksmith, Tinkerer, Artificer) along with Enchanter might be of use

Ryan Kylieth

Once again, Ryan's trip back from Chearon was lenghty and tiresome. But it felt way lighter than his whole odyssey to get back his arm. He gently swayed his arm around, while tracing shapes with his fingers. Emitting a relaxing tune that soothed his weary body as he grew closer to his home.

Eventually, the cart he was in began to slow down. And shortly after, the traveling merchant who gave him a ride here let him know he was back in Stonewall. Ryan let out a long sigh, the sentence soothing his mind. He thanked the woman and told her where to drop the materials he had managed to bring back. Right out of the Smithy. Handing some coin to her, and watching her head to the designed spot.

He was sure he'd be nicely welcomed, but still, he didn't manage to bring any souvenirs. The least he could do was to get something from here, cook dinner for Goban and Aileen...

Intention in mind, he decided to poke his head at Saffron's first.

A short walk was all he needed to get to The Twice Flipped Coin. He slowly opened the door. Sure enough, Saffron was there. Doing inventory, perhaps? He approached the counter while announcing himself. "Good evening Saffron". Unsure on what else to say, he kept it at that for now.
 
Tags and character goals:
Rev IX Rev IX Ryan Kylieth – Repay Saffron | Learn more about Aileen? | Building for Masterworks (Maker)

The Twice Flipped Coin
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – General Store “The Twice Flipped Coin”.
yang-sohyeon-2-1.jpg
From: https://yangsh.artstation.com/projects/mq5GNd

Saffron
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Upon hearing the bell to the door ring, her eyes would gloss to a Widersian clockwork mechanism showing time. Also known as a clock, to those in the know. It wasn't past closing hour just yet. She'd hurry back to get behind the counter. “Good evening valuable customer, how may I be of assistance?” She'd go through the usual routine. If she was happy to see him again, her 'work-on' mode didn't show much of it. She'd only gloss to the clock a bit more often than usual. It was really close to closing time.
 
Ryan Kylieth

Ryan couldn't help but smile a little at Saffron's "professional mode", and yet he opted to respect it - unsure of if it would be possible to get something out of it regardless - with a nod. "Mm. I'm thinking of cooking a savory meal, meat. Salt and black pepper would be nice. Anything else you might like to recommend?" He then picked on her object of persistent focus. A little [Tremorsense] here, some [360 Degree Vision] there... His visible eye stayed pinned on the shopkeep, however.

"You are right, though. It's getting too late for cooking. I might have to go the inn and grab something there..." Unsure of how would that be welcomed, Ryan's mind scrambled for a moment. "Uh... But I'll take a pack of blueberry candy" He would hand the needed coin while telling Saffron "See you at the inn. I would like to talk 'business' with you." After the awkward moment, he would tip his hat and head for the tavern.

Moments later, he found himself sitting in a table by himself keeping an ever so discreet eye for Amika, if she was there at all. Still, he also wanted to sort things out with Saffron first. But maybe he could chat with both? He had plenty of time to think while on his way here. And yet his mission was clouding his thoughts.
 
Tags and character goals:
Rev IX Rev IX Ryan Kylieth – Repay Saffron | Learn more about Aileen? | Building for Masterworks (Maker)

The Twice Flipped Coin
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – General Store “The Twice Flipped Coin”.
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From: https://yangsh.artstation.com/projects/mq5GNd

Saffron
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“Basil leaves, perhaps some ginger.” She'd recommend. Sadly enough for her, it seemed she had stared her customer out... Until he got the blueberry candy. “Of course.” She'd grab the blueberry candies from behind the counter. “Thank you for your patronage.” She thanked him as he left the store.

The Keg
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – Tavern.
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Hestia
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It was rather quiet at the Keg at the moment. Hestia seemed to be serving alone, as she spotted Ryan come in. “Good afternoon. It's been a while.” She looked him up and down. “I'm glad to see your journey seems to have worked out. You look rather [Weary] though. Perhaps a good stew and some pale ale?”
 
Ryan Kylieth

As the craftsman tried sorting his thoughts out. A familiar voice called to him. Hestia. "It has been, yes." Ryan replied with a truthful, yet tired smile. The innkeep sure took notice of it. Mildly startling him. Clearly it was more telling than what he was thinking it was...

The internal monologue about how tired he actually looked aside, Hestia was offering some sustenance to him. His stomach still needed time to recover from the illness the undead faes' deathly presence caused him. "That might be too heavy..." He thought aloud. "I caught something down south. I'd love to have something light and warm."

A thought quickly crossed Ryan's head. Hestia did set him up with the wine. And was there in the meeting Aileen set up. "Hestia?" He'd ask before the lady left to get him his meal "I appreciate the help. A lot."
 
Tags and character goals:
Rev IX Rev IX Ryan Kylieth – Repay Saffron | Learn more about Aileen? | Building for Masterworks (Maker)

The Keg
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – Tavern.
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From: https://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/Darsunne/0a55608e9d52edec15d4c6455736ec45_zpste7hezy9.jpg

Hestia
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“Light and warm...” She thought for a second. “Roasted lamb, lettuce and some rice?” She'd suggest. “Along with some green tea?” That was probably one of the more popular 'light' and 'warm' dishes they still had in stock.

“Hmmm?” She asked, having to recall what he thanked her for. “Ah, of course. No problem! It's what we're a community for, no?” She stated, as she'd go fetch him his food (were he to agree).

Before Hestia could return with the food, Saffron arrived.

Saffron
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“Finally, those last minutes took ages!” She'd call out to Ryan, clearly having switched off of work mode. “Legit though, it's great for you to be back! It seems it was a success as well! You've totally got to tell me EVERYTHING though. I'd love to know more about my homeland and your journey through it.”
 
Ryan Kylieth

Ryan took a moment to think on Hestia's meal suggestion. "Lamb... Rice... Tea..." he recited back, listening to his stomach's answer, then looked back at Hestia. "That sounds great, actually." After approving the meal, Ryan took a seat at a free table. Smiling at Hestia once again.

It didn't take long before Saffron showed up. Ryan couldn't help but look surprised, even when the sight before him was already familiar to him. "You really look like two separate people... It's impressive." The elf's cheery side was more relaxed to him, so he felt more comfortable than when visiting her during work hours. "I could tell. I admire the effort you put to your business hours."

Having shown his admiration, he put some thought to Saffron's request. "Hm. Let's see..." the craftsman pieced a summary in his head. "... In short: It was rough. After the portal, it was rain, mud, bad sleep, unfriendly locals. Things like that. Without your mo-... Lady Tisiphone's help, we wouldn't have managed. I'm sure of it. Took us a few days to get to get to the healer. And a day or two of work to get approved by the healer. The trip back was much more relaxed..." Ryan nodded to himself, feeling satisfied with his summary.

Ryan decided to leave more chance for Saffron to ask anything else. A few minutes wouldn't harm his gift crafting anyway.
 
Tags and character goals:
Rev IX Rev IX Ryan Kylieth – Repay Saffron | Learn more about Aileen? | Building for Masterworks (Maker)

The Keg
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – Tavern.
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From: https://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/Darsunne/0a55608e9d52edec15d4c6455736ec45_zpste7hezy9.jpg

Hestia
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Hestia chuckled at his reply. “Coming right up.” Then she'd be off to the kitchen. Only to return a bit later, once chef Todo was done preparing the ordered dish. “Here you go.” She'd put a bowl of lightly spiced rice, some roasted lamb with what seemed to be a honey glaze and a brew of bitter green tea, along with some sugar cane sugar to sweeten it up with in case it'd be too bitter. A salad of lettuce and some tomato on the side to lighten out the fat and heartiness of the lamb some.

Saffron
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Saffron shrugged. “It's a serious job, so I like to stay focused. Can't be a fickle Fae when on the job, you know?” There might be something more to it, but she'd play it off with a smile. Then listened to his recap of the story.

Clicking her tongue, she'd nod. “Sounds like the spirits certainly weren't favouring you. I'm glad my mother helped you pull through. What type of locals did you run into?” Another bit made her raise an eyebrow. “Get approved? How did that work? Some type of trials?”

“Ah, Hestia, some dark ale and fried chicken for me please!” She'd call out, turning her attention back to Ryan. “Ever since chef Todo started making that, I feel like I can't get enough of it. I'll have to start being careful as I feel I'm gaining weight from it. Have you tried it?”
 
Ryan Kylieth

"Thank you, Hestia." Ryan said as he admired the dish for a moment. Chef Todo certainly knows what's up in the kitchen. Ryan took a sip of the freshly brewed tea. It tasted nice, but he opted to add a bit of sugar to it, make it a more balanced drink. "Say, Hestia?" he called before the innkeep left to do more rounds "Where is Amika?" he tried to make it sound casual, but it was still clear he had something to ask her daughter.

His attention then went back to Saffron. "That is fair, I suppose. I can sort of relate, actually. Before, the only way I could properly talk with others, was when discussing my craft". A light hearted laugh followed, after which he took a bite or two from his dinner. "Being real, we didn't see any locals. But they definitely were seeing us." Ryan paused to sip on his tea. "The garden was when I finally saw something." another pause followed. "There were three faes. A fox, a bird, and what looked like a tiny girl. Which were also being tested. We took care of the healer's garden, she took care of me. Nothing too complex, really. Some elbow grease and focus to be used. I'm used to that with my profession."

Saffron called out to Hestia with an interesting order. Fried chicken? "I haven't." The smith glanced over to the kitchen. "Some sort of novel cooking technique?" he asked, curious. "What's so different about cooking a chicken with oil?"
 
Tags and character goals:
Rev IX Rev IX Ryan Kylieth – Repay Saffron | Learn more about Aileen? | Building for Masterworks (Maker)

The Keg
Country of Ryken, County of Sadek, Barony of Caelia. Capital Town: Stonewall – Tavern.
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From: https://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/Darsunne/0a55608e9d52edec15d4c6455736ec45_zpste7hezy9.jpg

Hestia
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“No problem. Let me know if you need anything else~” She'd reply, as she returned with Saffron's order. “Ah, Amika's in Sootspire, with her dad.” She replied. “How come? You need her for something?” She asked in turn.

Saffron
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Her eyes lit up in glee as her chicken arrived, digging into it whilst listening to Ryan's replies. Only when she finished the first piece clean off of the bone did she reply. She laughed when he mentioned the locals only seeing them. “That sounds about right. Perhaps I'll ask my mother, when I see her. Who knows, she might've secretly hushed off some pretty scary stuff when you weren't looking~” She teased Ryan a bit, although there was a kernel of truth in there.

“Fox... Can't say I know Fae like that, but they are plenty. The bird though... What did of bird did they look like?” As for the tiny girl. “A fairy?”

She would nod at the last bit. Favour for favour seemed fairly Fae-like. To be expected of her kind.

At the mention of fried chicken, she'd smile. “Try a piece and you'll known.” She offered him a piece of her fried chicken. “It's glorious.”
 

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