D&D setting... The quests (closed for LandiKirk )

[LandiKirk]

Mystic woke by the time half of the catch was unloaded. She tried to help by loading the barrels of the other types of fish into.the scooper owned by the fishers market.

The captain returned with a nice purse since they had delivered eight types of fish.

The captain went back to the wheelhouse and headed back to the nets they left behind.

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon smiles and asks his little companion of she will walk on his back before they got to work again as he lays on the back of the deck of the boat.

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic agreed and when he was in place, Mystic took off the boots and started to walk on his back again. As she carefully steps on the spine line she feels his bones pop and crackle.

After going up and down three times Mystic stopped and got ready to go back to work she noticed the markers coming into view.

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon got up feeling much better. He enjoyed the feel of her feet on his back. He came up behind her giving her a big hug and a kiss on top of the head as he then moved into place ready to pull the nets up soon as the sides where out of the water.

Jon mentions " don't forget your boots to put them back on. Don't want to risk catching a Mystic" Jon smiles playfully at her. He then adds in " Thank you that feels wonderful with what you did to my back."

Jon noticed the captain now and then glancing back happy as his crew.

 

[LandiKirk]

The day went by quickly as they made this second haul. Mystic was completely worn out from fighting with some of the larger fish to go into the correct tank.

The captain returns to the docks for another offload. While in port he gave Jon the money for their work. The pouch contained twelve platinum coins and two pearls from the only oysters they accidentally caught.

Captain shakes Jon's large hand and tells him "Ever need some fast coins. Look me up. You two have been the best pair I've ever had."

 

[JonathanBair]

As Jon had taken his payment for the days work. He then asked for Mystic's pouch too, as Jon can see she is about to fall over from being wore out. Jon shakes the captain's hand and says " I think she needs a bit of rest, and we will talk about it. When do you plan to go out again?"

Jon is considering doing a second day on the boat, but he will need to talk it over with Mystic. He knows she has been wanting to do some quest. Jon is also looking foreword to getting the armor next morning too.

 

[LandiKirk]

The Captain blinks then explains. "I put all your coins in that pouch seeing that she's your woman. However I'll be headed out to fish tomorrow then out of water next week. There are some repairs I need to do for the ole gal and it takes time."

Mystic did drop off on Jon and she was sound asleep when Jon was ready to disembark from the boat.

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon smiled as the captain was glad to put all the coins in one pouch. The comment about Mystic being his woman had caught Jon off guard. Jon never though of Mystic in a lover/partner way just a close travel companion.

Jon said "We will come back in a day or so, to let you know what we are going to do. We may take you up on the offer next week if we are back in this area."

As Jon and the captain where talking they both could see Mystic drifting off to sleep. Jon left the captain to pilot the boat to take them back to the dock and Jon went back to sit along side Mystic and lightly pulled her into him... Jon stayed awake holding Mystic till they got to the dock for the securing of the ship. Jon was thinking about what the captain had said about them being together. Jon couldn't help but to wonder why he didn't correct the captain and found he kinda liked the idea of Mystic being his....

 

[LandiKirk]

The Captain went back to his work in the wheelhouse and left Jon and Mystic alone.

Mystic feeling arms embrace her, scooted closer. Even in her subconscious state she knew she was safe and it was Jon that was holding her.

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon felt her snuggle into him. He lightly picked her up and put her in his lap.

 

[LandiKirk]

Now the ship pulls up to the dock and once again the unloading begins.

Mystic woke from the noises around her and began helping again but not quite as vigorously as the first time.

When the unload was.done the Csptain handed Jon another pouch with 12 platinum 3 gold and 6 silver a third of the trips profit

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon went below deck to get his bag and shield and slipped all the profit from todays job in his bag. Jon then slung it on his back and held his large custom made shield till he was in the open air. Jon then moved his shield slinging it over his back. Jon could feel the large half oval/cylinder of a shield pressing comfortable around his sides hiding his pack under it out of sight.

Jon the walked to Mystic and looked at her while asking " Camp tonight or room in town? Tho I prefer camping out of town."

If they camped Jon could fish a bit and restock on his dry meat as he slow cooks it over night.

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic had gathered her things and slipped off the ship. She was thinking about the same thing Jon was asking.

" Camp tonight or room in town? Tho I prefer camping out of town."

"I think Camping is a good idea jus for the sake of keeping our earnings." Mystic trusted Jon would keep their money safe far better then she could. "But can we get me another one of those fruits I love?"

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon smiles at Mystic and asked " Want me to carry you to where we camped last time then? I will set up camp and set the net in the stream for a hour or so while we hunt up a fruit or two for the night."

Jon was all set to get under way. He just needed to know if she would be riding or if they would have to walk at her slower pace to do all the things he wanted to do for them.

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic agreed to be carried but still yearns for another golden apple and wishes she had her own golden apple tree.

Being out of the city was also more peaceful which made both of them happier.

Tomorrow Jon's armor should be finished and then they could wander near other places for adventure and reward.

 

[JonathanBair]

As Jon sets up camp... Jon says " In the city, them apples you love so much. I was thinking they are elf apples. Is that why you love them so much? I wouldn't mind going into elf land. Last time a few elfs turned me away from my mixed parentage."

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic didnt know the apples were special and learning this only made her wish for more of them. Jon said they grew near elves.

"I don't think they were friendly. Maybe your other parent was their enemy." Mystic suggested not knowing his full history

Adding a piece of wood to the fire Mystic said. "After your armor we go and take the delivery jobs if they are still offered and then visit the elven woods north of Mossdale. "

 

[JonathanBair]

I don't know, humans don't think about me being so tall. I can pass among them with out question... The story's tho say elfs are more perceptive… My mom was taken by a party and the next day. They found something more better then her... Then when I was born, I was put into a adoption center as I was unwanted... So she told them. I didn't even have a name.. Just it...*Jon shrugs* So in mid day we can check on that job, otherwise we can go on are own to the elven woods. Oh the captain did mention next week he will be looking to go out again and would like us back.... So we should think about it tonight and swing by the docks to let him know if we want to do another day fishing with him next week."

Jon takes his left hand and starts to trace the tip of her ear nearest to him. Jon asks "What do you know of them? The elfs being your people."

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic sighs "I dont know too much about my elven side. But my parents were deeply in love. When they died I was a ward to the village and we moved several times after time I got tired of the treatment and ran away. I was found begging for scraps at the back of an inn. That's how I met the Urchins, a group of orphans that hung together and protected one another. That was how it was til I realized I could take care of myself and began storing away things and making my own money without stealing."

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon starts to chuckle and says " why aren't we a pair of halfling, well time for me to put the net in the creek then I will be back."

Suddenly the captains words came back to Jon playing in his mind about Mystic being his woman. Jon had let his eyes roam over her body for the first real time taking her in as a woman....

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic nodded and watched Jon head towards the creek. This time the woods was calm and it gave her a sense of peace.

Tomorrow they would get the armor, maybe some good work then on their way to a new adventure. Mystic pondered on all the types of things they would do. Explore a cave, check out some abandoned city, find treasure, and maybe build up a good reputation as a trader.

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon had went to the creek and pulled the net so it feel accost the creek. Jon rolled a few rocks along the base letting the net cup down stream and pull its self back to the surface. Jon used the ropes to tie off on trees that would normally support the head and feet.

Jon walked back to camp and in camp he started to dig a hole that was only about a hand deep and a person wide. He then pulled the shield inside metal liner from its wooden case and put it over the hole. Jon then smiled and said " Want to help me get extra firewood to cover that?" *pointing at his shield liner*

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic helped gather wood with Jon and she happened to find a hole. She checked it out and found a piece of parchment hidden inside the hole.

"Jon look at this." She hands him the tanned paper with strange markings on it.

 

[JonathanBair]

Jon looks at it and says " Its a key or legend to a map. Saying what items mean on the map and units of space to distance of travel. Tho part of the key is missing. We should keep it and hold on to it... Maybe some day we can find a map with a key like this to match it to, if we don't find all the map... Will you look around for more of it, I will take back the wood to camp then come back and help look."

 

[LandiKirk]

Mystic looked around the hole and finally she started digging at the opening to make it larger so she could crawl inside.

Her work paid off and she tumbled into the tunnel. It took a few moments to realize this was more then a rabbits den. Mystic crawled to a larger opening and found a small chest. She tried opening the lid but it wouldn't budge so she drug it back to the hole entrance.

Mystic's head popped up then she crawls out. Wiping her forehead and looking around she calls out. "Jon, can you help me?"

The chest was easy to drag but for her impossible to lift out of the ground.