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abraxaslogs2024-03-05 08:20 am
ushiri) wrote in abraxaslogs2024-03-05 08:20 am
open. castle thorne
Who: Kyle & anyone in Thorne (+ a meeting with an NPC)
When: Post-Epulum. Bicycle shenanigans start before the storms hit Thorne. Ambrose chat occurs after.
Where: Castle Thorne courtyard, and town streets
What: Thorne is introduced to bicycles
Warnings: None yet!
[ Although the dust from the murder mystery at the Epulum has barely settled and is still fresh on Kahlil's mind, it just so happens to coincide with the completion of a small project he started pushing forward on two months ago.
The castle courtyard is now home to (2) bicycles. Though their use is primarily for Summoned couriers, others who may want to try them out aren't strictly discouraged. One model is a step-through design, the other a step-over. For anyone familiar with modern bicycles, you might be surprised (or alarmed) to see that while the frame is metal, the wheels are a combination of wood and leather. Further inspection will reveal they've been spelled with enchantments similar to the carriage wheels seen in Thorne, allowing the ride to be more smooth than it naturally ought to be. It's easy enough to find out that Istredd was responsible for this part, although the plans and at least one bicycle were allegedly assembled by a Summoned in the Free Cities.
There are attachments available, the step-through model has pegs on the back wheel for a second rider to stand, both have baskets on the front for packages, and a luggage rack behind the seat. They have little bells for alerting unexpecting pedestrians.
There's even a pair of training wheels that can be attached for anyone that thinks they might need them...
Please don't run anyone over, and try not to scare the horses too badly.
If you're looking for a lesson, Kahlil can be approached at the end of the day as he's checking them over. ]
( OOC: The bikes are officially available to couriers, but y'all are free to assume Kyle will give pretty much anyone permission to ride them around the courtyard as long as you don't plan on damaging or destroying them. These are the only bicycles in Thorne so assume some confusion and attention to be gained when riding in town. Horses are not particularly fond of them yet and may spook. )
When: Post-Epulum. Bicycle shenanigans start before the storms hit Thorne. Ambrose chat occurs after.
Where: Castle Thorne courtyard, and town streets
What: Thorne is introduced to bicycles
Warnings: None yet!
[ Although the dust from the murder mystery at the Epulum has barely settled and is still fresh on Kahlil's mind, it just so happens to coincide with the completion of a small project he started pushing forward on two months ago.
The castle courtyard is now home to (2) bicycles. Though their use is primarily for Summoned couriers, others who may want to try them out aren't strictly discouraged. One model is a step-through design, the other a step-over. For anyone familiar with modern bicycles, you might be surprised (or alarmed) to see that while the frame is metal, the wheels are a combination of wood and leather. Further inspection will reveal they've been spelled with enchantments similar to the carriage wheels seen in Thorne, allowing the ride to be more smooth than it naturally ought to be. It's easy enough to find out that Istredd was responsible for this part, although the plans and at least one bicycle were allegedly assembled by a Summoned in the Free Cities.
There are attachments available, the step-through model has pegs on the back wheel for a second rider to stand, both have baskets on the front for packages, and a luggage rack behind the seat. They have little bells for alerting unexpecting pedestrians.
There's even a pair of training wheels that can be attached for anyone that thinks they might need them...
Please don't run anyone over, and try not to scare the horses too badly.
If you're looking for a lesson, Kahlil can be approached at the end of the day as he's checking them over. ]
( OOC: The bikes are officially available to couriers, but y'all are free to assume Kyle will give pretty much anyone permission to ride them around the courtyard as long as you don't plan on damaging or destroying them. These are the only bicycles in Thorne so assume some confusion and attention to be gained when riding in town. Horses are not particularly fond of them yet and may spook. )
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[ Ambrose grumbles for a contemplative few seconds and strokes at the straggly hair of his beard. ]
I wouldn't think they would be so brazen, but I won't count them out. We suspected that they wouldn't want to stay in their forests indefinitely.
[ He lowers his hand and taps his fingers on the wood of his desk. ]
If she's feeling agreeable. If not, then your search will have to be on one of your errands or remain inside the castle for the time being.
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His gaze follows Ambrose's hands again. ]
What gives her the authority to refuse your requests? Besides sharing blood.
[ He's aware politics in Thorne are a balancing act, little different than the gaun'im in his own world. ]
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[ Ambrose says plainly. ]
As the High Mage I have weight to my requests to Hayle... But they are still requests whether we like it or not. If the request came from the King or Queen, it would be a different story.
[ He turns his hands over on the desk, palms facing upwards. ]
One would hope that blood should be the reason she'd accept.
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I had a sister. We were separated when we were young. I would've done anything for her.
[ She was the reason he abandoned his post, which led to John receiving the key. Kahlil has never believed Ambrose knows very much about their histories, despite the way they're greeted to this world. ]
It might help me to know why there's this rift between you.
[ If he is to attempt to get into Hayle to snoop around. ]
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What goes on between us none of your concern. She has unsubstantiated ideas and I will leave it at that.
[ He flattens his hands back on the desk. ]
Now, is there anything else? I'm a very busy man.
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No. Thank you for your time.
[ And then he's gone. ]