The Haven: General Chatter

[Rurik Harrgath]

9 hours ago, sarakingdom said:

Terry Pratchett, Wyrd Sisters

 

I sniggered.

 

[foxinthenorth]

Fox slips in the back door, makes a vague waving gesture so people know she is still alive, and settles in a nook somewhere with some mulled cider and a nice little candle.

[Vercingétorix]

This is neat! Haha, ok ok roleplay time:

 

As I remove my coat, clean my boots and walk up to the chair beckoning my attention across the lounge, a few gaze comes my way.  Onlookers wondering not so internally what the hell happened to this guy. Goblin ambush? Werewolf? A swollen ankle, crooked wrist and a blue neck are some of the visible wounds available to entertain the question, along with a limp. If they ask, I'll say highwayman ambush. 

 

My first time here, but it feels like I have been here before. The effect of a log fire lit room I suppose. As soon as my lumpy behind feels the warmth of a leather chair, a bartender welcomes my new face. In a weirdly and unnecessarily defiant tone to the quiet characters in the room, I belch my need for the largest pint of ale he can muster. There was no need, as the barkeep already had his hands on the tap.

 

Time to digest what the &%#! happened back there.  What a year! 

 

Cheers all!

[Heidi]

2 hours ago, foxinthenorth said:

Fox slips in the back door, makes a vague waving gesture so people know she is still alive, and settles in a nook somewhere with some mulled cider and a nice little candle.

"Hiyas, @foxinthenorth. Welcome."

[juliebarkley]

4 hours ago, Heidi said:

"Welcome, @juliebarkley. What manner of handiwork is that?"

She holds up her mess of strings, then frowns. "I guess it doesn't look like much right now does it? It's a kind of lacework. Not good for much, but it's light, portable, and brings a smile to people's faces. And," she wraps the thread coming from the shuttle around her hand and begins to work, "it's easy to sell when my purse is empty." She drops her free hand and reaches back into her pouch and pulls out a small finished item composed of loops and curves and presses it flat to show her new acquaintance. "This one will be a snowflake. In honour of the season."

[Rhovaniel]

1 hour ago, Vercingétorix said:

This is neat! Haha, ok ok roleplay time:

 

As I remove my coat, clean my boots and walk up to the chair beckoning my attention across the lounge, a few gaze comes my way.  Onlookers wondering not so internally what the hell happened to this guy. Goblin ambush? Werewolf? A swollen ankle, crooked wrist and a blue neck are some of the visible wounds available to entertain the question, along with a limp. If they ask, I'll say highwayman ambush. 

 

My first time here, but it feels like I have been here before. The effect of a log fire lit room I suppose. As soon as my lumpy behind feels the warmth of a leather chair, a bartender welcomes my new face. In a weirdly and unnecessarily defiant tone to the quiet characters in the room, I belch my need for the largest pint of ale he can muster. There was no need, as the barkeep already had his hands on the tap.

 

Time to digest what the &%#! happened back there.  What a year! 

 

Cheers all!

Welcome Vercingetorix!

[fitnessgurl]

2 hours ago, Rhovaniel said:

Welcome Vercingetorix!

I second that!

[fitnessgurl]

2 hours ago, juliebarkley said:

She holds up her mess of strings, then frowns. "I guess it doesn't look like much right now does it? It's a kind of lacework. Not good for much, but it's light, portable, and brings a smile to people's faces. And," she wraps the thread coming from the shuttle around her hand and begins to work, "it's easy to sell when my purse is empty." She drops her free hand and reaches back into her pouch and pulls out a small finished item composed of loops and curves and presses it flat to show her new acquaintance. "This one will be a snowflake. In honour of the season."

"Ooh," says Anavah, looking at the finished piece, "Very nice!"

[Jarric]

Members of the Rebellion, @Starpuck and I could use your help. We're battling a veritable horde of grimlocks, and some of our companions have been unable to join us: 

 

If you would like a bit of extra accountability this go around, jump in the thread, describe your character, and tell us your goals.

 

Ideally your goals should deal about 20 damage per week, however you want to break that up. If you can base your character roughly around a 1st level D&D character that's great, but it's not a rigid thing. Message me if you have questions.

[Heidi]

4 hours ago, juliebarkley said:

She drops her free hand and reaches back into her pouch and pulls out a small finished item composed of loops and curves and presses it flat to show her new acquaintance. "This one will be a snowflake. In honour of the season."

The druid admires the delicate care and skill.

"Oh, very nicely done.

I've considered selling my pieces, but haven't set up a shop yet. Good for you for letting your craft feed you."

[juliebarkley]

4 hours ago, fitnessgurl said:

"Ooh," says Anavah, looking at the finished piece, "Very nice!"

3 hours ago, Heidi said:

The druid admires the delicate care and skill.

"Oh, very nicely done.

I've considered selling my pieces, but haven't set up a shop yet. Good for you for letting your craft feed you."

"Thank you." The elf smiles back, seeming a little uncomfortable at the compliments. She gestures to the half-made

scarf again. "Is that scarf your own, or for another?"

[iatetheyeti]

10 hours ago, Jarric said:

Members of the Rebellion, @Starpuck and I could use your help. We're battling a veritable horde of grimlocks, and some of our companions have been unable to join us: 

 

If you would like a bit of extra accountability this go around, jump in the thread, describe your character, and tell us your goals.

 

Ideally your goals should deal about 20 damage per week, however you want to break that up. If you can base your character roughly around a 1st level D&D character that's great, but it's not a rigid thing. Message me if you have questions.

 

Do want to.

 

Hmm...

 

Question is how much can I juggle at once?

 

I'll leave my decision until after work and if, after I'm back home (approximately twelve hours from now  ), you don't have enough extra folks in your party, I'll throw my weapon in and join. If you do have plenty of people, I'll cheer you all on instead  

 

[Rhovaniel]

10 hours ago, Jarric said:

Members of the Rebellion, @Starpuck and I could use your help. We're battling a veritable horde of grimlocks, and some of our companions have been unable to join us: 

 

If you would like a bit of extra accountability this go around, jump in the thread, describe your character, and tell us your goals.

 

Ideally your goals should deal about 20 damage per week, however you want to break that up. If you can base your character roughly around a 1st level D&D character that's great, but it's not a rigid thing. Message me if you have questions.

Nice. I'm busy fighting some uruk hai, but I always have energy to come to the aid of fellow rebels. 

[Machete]

 

'Sup? Fell down a cliff. I'm back.

[Renate]

 

After also welcoming @Vercingétorix, fist bumping @Machete "Hope you're alright after that fall?" and taking another good look at all present, Athena suddenly exclaims: "PEN AND PAPER, something to write with and something to write on, how can I ever be without it, no no no, why do I get these ideas either when I'm really sleepy or enjoying a drink, grrr" and throws her messenger bag upside down on the floor. She fervently scribbles something on her hand with her favorite fountain pen, making sure the ink dries before she slides her sleeve carefully back down, packs up her things and rushes out of the tavern. "Red, I just got an idea! I'll be back with a story and more coin! This will be goooooood!"

[zeroh13]

Zeroh sits by one of the many fireplaces, warming up with a beer in hand. When or how they got there, you can’t really say. But they’re there now.

[Heidi]

13 hours ago, juliebarkley said:

"Thank you." The elf smiles back, seeming a little uncomfortable at the compliments. She gestures to the half-made

scarf again. "Is that scarf your own, or for another?"

"The scarf is for a friend with whom I've been talking every morning for the better part of a year. He made a commitment to talk with me and join me on my path, and it has been a source of sustenance for me. He is accepting, but seeking, and it has truly made all the difference. Our conversations take the route of paint-peeling honesty and that's a rare gem anywhere at any time, but especially rare here and now."

The Druid hands over the scarf, all twelve or so inches of it so far. It is made from a wool grown and spun in the upper midwest by a woman-owned business that focuses on sustainability and quality. The color, a brown dappled with ivory, is sort of a lighter version of heathering. "The colorway is called Gravel Road, and I think it's perfect for my companion of the spiritual journey."

[Heidi]

8 hours ago, Machete said:

 

'Sup? Fell down a cliff. I'm back.

Welcome.

Come join us and tell us your tale of cliff-diving.

[Treva]

Commin out of the wards to this challenge like

Hi everyone!

[Red1263]

18 hours ago, Aθena said:

 

After also welcoming @Vercingétorix, fist bumping @Machete "Hope you're alright after that fall?" and taking another good look at all present, Athena suddenly exclaims: "PEN AND PAPER, something to write with and something to write on, how can I ever be without it, no no no, why do I get these ideas either when I'm really sleepy or enjoying a drink, grrr" and throws her messenger bag upside down on the floor. She fervently scribbles something on her hand with her favorite fountain pen, making sure the ink dries before she slides her sleeve carefully back down, packs up her things and rushes out of the tavern. "Red, I just got an idea! I'll be back with a story and more coin! This will be goooooood!"

Red1263 seeing the randomness of having a messenger bag emptied out on the floor, stands there confounded, Seeing Athena take off in such a manner he simply utters. "Errr... ok?... Bye?"

 

[Strickland5]

who are all y'all?

 

where are my Scout ? 

 

 

[Harriet]

48 minutes ago, Strickland5 said:

where are my Scout ?

 

They're coming from further away, so it may take longer.

[Maggie-Miau]

Heyoo, all, and happy Whatever You Celebrate.

 

I have a question, if that's okay? Does anyone here happen to know if Blue Light glasses actually do anything? I've started a new job recently. It involves staring pretty intently at a computer screen for hours a day, and it's come to my attention that my eyeballs do not like that very much, so i was wondering if there's anything out there that could help with that? Thanks for any input! ❤️

[fitnessgurl]

1 hour ago, Maggie-Miau said:

Heyoo, all, and happy Whatever You Celebrate.

 

I have a question, if that's okay? Does anyone here happen to know if Blue Light glasses actually do anything? I've started a new job recently. It involves staring pretty intently at a computer screen for hours a day, and it's come to my attention that my eyeballs do not like that very much, so i was wondering if there's anything out there that could help with that? Thanks for any input! ❤️

Some newer computers have the blue light option in settings.

[Kestrel Grey]

3 hours ago, Maggie-Miau said:

Heyoo, all, and happy Whatever You Celebrate.

 

I have a question, if that's okay? Does anyone here happen to know if Blue Light glasses actually do anything? I've started a new job recently. It involves staring pretty intently at a computer screen for hours a day, and it's come to my attention that my eyeballs do not like that very much, so i was wondering if there's anything out there that could help with that? Thanks for any input! ❤️

I've got a pair, mostly to help me wind down since I work late at night. They are lovely for that.  If your concern is only computer eye strain then I agree with @fitnessgurl. The "night" display setting on most computers does a good job without you needing to buy special glasses.

 

The other part of computer eye strain is having a fixed focus. If you can remember to look up and away every 5 minutes and focus on something far away, that helps too.

 

Have fun with the new job!