An OoC note:
Heya, and welcome to the continuation of the main storyline Eightleaf Town roleplaying threads! (Signups for the Eightleaf RP community are found here, if you're interested in joining and haven't already signed up. Please don't post unless your dragon(s) has/have finished the signing-up process! Note: there is also a chronicle of previous Eightleaf Town rp threads or related stories in the linked thread.)
Given that descriptions take a while to both read and write, I'll only describe things that haven't been described in previous Eightleaf Town RP threads, and give a summary of recent, plot-relevant events. Changes in decor may be noted, but if a place has already been described, then there's not really much point in describing it again.
I hope you enjoy this next Eightleaf thread!
A young Coatl named Arianna came to Eightleaf Town on her way to the Fortress of Ends, searching for her estranged uncle. Unable to get help from the local policedragons, she found an escort in a Snapper named Magellan, and a traveling companion in an odd but friendly Coatl named Bubblegum. Bubblegum is just starting out as an adventurer, and both Coatls hope that this venture gives her the experience she needs to begin making a name for herself.
Meanwhile, the policedragons have their claws full dealing with a group of pirates who have made it a habit to harass ships inbound to the neighboring harbor of Pinecoast. With ranks stretched too thin and unable to catch these troublemakers, Chief Grip seeks the aid of the local private investigator, Detective DePero. As it turns out, the pirates have grown bold, and attacked and captured three ships belonging to Captain Savik: a sea captain who frequents both Pinecoast and Eightleaf Town, specializing in fishing, import, and export. Together with DePero, he hopes to bring these pirates to justice, reclaim his stolen vessels, and free any survivors of his crew who may have been captured.
@akrimau
Magellan was more than happy to include Bubblegum on their trek to the Fortress of Ends, and even taught her the ins and outs of traveling safely through the Southern Icefield Wilderness. She picked up on them extremely quickly, and as it turned out, she had a very good intuition. Magellan also helped her to see that she had quite the keen ability to notice small details.
"It's a wonder you're here instead of in the Sunbeam Ruins!" he exclaimed one day as the trio traveled along. "You know, they have good schools there. You could learn a lot -- maybe even become a detective, if you wanted to!"
((Note: on the timeline, Magellan, Bubblegum, and Arianna, are further ahead than DePero and Savik. However, the latter two should catch up fairly quickly. Once we get some things out of the way, I'll see about trying to synchronize them. The trio are still on the road in the wilderness. But still literally on a road...or path. It's not paved, but it is clearly a road.))
@Azurenight
Savik's dinghy didn't arrive in Pinecoast until sunset that day. DePero had taken some trips to Pinecoast before, so the environment wasn't unfamiliar to either of them. The sheer number of patrolling policedragons, however, was a sight to see. Just about everywhere one looked, at least one policedragon was in sight, and though the locals went about their business as usual, some seemed a bit disgruntled or nervous about the ordeal.
Pinecoast was largely constructed of stone buildings and roads, with street lamps scattered intermittently along the winding roads' lengths. There was a steady decline from inland towards the sea, but if one reached the docks, one would not find a sandy shore. The land dropped straight down into the water, with piers of wood jutting out seaward from the boardwalk.
Pinecoast was about double the size of Eightleaf Town, but had an older appearance, using local stone for building virtually everything. As such, its colors were primarily varying shades of gray, with very little to break it up. The air was cold, and the waters, just a little bit wild. But the fish market of Pinecoast was one to visit, boasting fresh, high-quality catches, and among the best Jumbo Shrimp in all of Sornieth. As such, it had some fair, inexpensive places to get a bite to eat, as well, if you were a seafood-eating sort.
However, DePero wasn't going to any of those eateries. He traveled straight down to the waterfront, and walked right into a watering hole of sorts. Unlike most of the town, this place was primarily made of wood, and seemed rather run-down from the outside. Inside, however, it was warm, fairly well-maintained, and smelled perhaps a bit too strongly of rum for a normal establishment. It was located just outside the docks, and at this hour, much of the seating was filled with dragons. One dark-colored Mirror had his head rested on his table, and was smiling dumbly at a bottle filled with...small bones? He was covered in birdskulls, too, adorned with beads and green feathers. Furthermore, a little sparrow perched on the back of the seat opposite him. This Mirror didn't appear to be a sailor, but almost everyone else did, and many of them sounded like they were having a good time, telling tales or getting a little rowdy.
There were some policedragons in, too. A couple glowered from the back of the room, carefully watching the patrons and ready to step in in case they began to get out of hand. Other policedragons in the facility, however, were evidently off-duty at the moment, as many of them were behaving much like the sailors.
Behind the bar, and laughing along with a particular group of patrons was a Bogsneak who was missing his left wing, and had a scar over his left eye. However, it seemed to be working perfectly fine as he saw the two dragons come into his establishment.
"Ahoy there!" the jolly cripple called with a large grin on his face, at first only waving, but soon lumbering his way over to the duo. Having come out from behind the bar, it was clear to see that he was also missing half his tail. "What brings you lads all the way down to Mort's Bar, eh?"
DePero couldn't help but smile at this dragon. He'd helped him out a few times on commission, and he was a very warm and inviting sort. But he also held a wealth of information on pirates, having once been one himself.
((This is about how things looked when Savik was last here, but he was out of it, so the number of policedragons might be a bit surprising for him. I'll leave it up to you as to whether or not Savik's met Mort, Ghola, or any of the generics in there. And yes, Mort and Ghola are both in my lair, if you want to get a little more information on them before responding.))
Heya, and welcome to the continuation of the main storyline Eightleaf Town roleplaying threads! (Signups for the Eightleaf RP community are found here, if you're interested in joining and haven't already signed up. Please don't post unless your dragon(s) has/have finished the signing-up process! Note: there is also a chronicle of previous Eightleaf Town rp threads or related stories in the linked thread.)
Given that descriptions take a while to both read and write, I'll only describe things that haven't been described in previous Eightleaf Town RP threads, and give a summary of recent, plot-relevant events. Changes in decor may be noted, but if a place has already been described, then there's not really much point in describing it again.
I hope you enjoy this next Eightleaf thread!
A young Coatl named Arianna came to Eightleaf Town on her way to the Fortress of Ends, searching for her estranged uncle. Unable to get help from the local policedragons, she found an escort in a Snapper named Magellan, and a traveling companion in an odd but friendly Coatl named Bubblegum. Bubblegum is just starting out as an adventurer, and both Coatls hope that this venture gives her the experience she needs to begin making a name for herself.
Meanwhile, the policedragons have their claws full dealing with a group of pirates who have made it a habit to harass ships inbound to the neighboring harbor of Pinecoast. With ranks stretched too thin and unable to catch these troublemakers, Chief Grip seeks the aid of the local private investigator, Detective DePero. As it turns out, the pirates have grown bold, and attacked and captured three ships belonging to Captain Savik: a sea captain who frequents both Pinecoast and Eightleaf Town, specializing in fishing, import, and export. Together with DePero, he hopes to bring these pirates to justice, reclaim his stolen vessels, and free any survivors of his crew who may have been captured.
@akrimau
Magellan was more than happy to include Bubblegum on their trek to the Fortress of Ends, and even taught her the ins and outs of traveling safely through the Southern Icefield Wilderness. She picked up on them extremely quickly, and as it turned out, she had a very good intuition. Magellan also helped her to see that she had quite the keen ability to notice small details.
"It's a wonder you're here instead of in the Sunbeam Ruins!" he exclaimed one day as the trio traveled along. "You know, they have good schools there. You could learn a lot -- maybe even become a detective, if you wanted to!"
((Note: on the timeline, Magellan, Bubblegum, and Arianna, are further ahead than DePero and Savik. However, the latter two should catch up fairly quickly. Once we get some things out of the way, I'll see about trying to synchronize them. The trio are still on the road in the wilderness. But still literally on a road...or path. It's not paved, but it is clearly a road.))
@Azurenight
Savik's dinghy didn't arrive in Pinecoast until sunset that day. DePero had taken some trips to Pinecoast before, so the environment wasn't unfamiliar to either of them. The sheer number of patrolling policedragons, however, was a sight to see. Just about everywhere one looked, at least one policedragon was in sight, and though the locals went about their business as usual, some seemed a bit disgruntled or nervous about the ordeal.
Pinecoast was largely constructed of stone buildings and roads, with street lamps scattered intermittently along the winding roads' lengths. There was a steady decline from inland towards the sea, but if one reached the docks, one would not find a sandy shore. The land dropped straight down into the water, with piers of wood jutting out seaward from the boardwalk.
Pinecoast was about double the size of Eightleaf Town, but had an older appearance, using local stone for building virtually everything. As such, its colors were primarily varying shades of gray, with very little to break it up. The air was cold, and the waters, just a little bit wild. But the fish market of Pinecoast was one to visit, boasting fresh, high-quality catches, and among the best Jumbo Shrimp in all of Sornieth. As such, it had some fair, inexpensive places to get a bite to eat, as well, if you were a seafood-eating sort.
However, DePero wasn't going to any of those eateries. He traveled straight down to the waterfront, and walked right into a watering hole of sorts. Unlike most of the town, this place was primarily made of wood, and seemed rather run-down from the outside. Inside, however, it was warm, fairly well-maintained, and smelled perhaps a bit too strongly of rum for a normal establishment. It was located just outside the docks, and at this hour, much of the seating was filled with dragons. One dark-colored Mirror had his head rested on his table, and was smiling dumbly at a bottle filled with...small bones? He was covered in birdskulls, too, adorned with beads and green feathers. Furthermore, a little sparrow perched on the back of the seat opposite him. This Mirror didn't appear to be a sailor, but almost everyone else did, and many of them sounded like they were having a good time, telling tales or getting a little rowdy.
There were some policedragons in, too. A couple glowered from the back of the room, carefully watching the patrons and ready to step in in case they began to get out of hand. Other policedragons in the facility, however, were evidently off-duty at the moment, as many of them were behaving much like the sailors.
Behind the bar, and laughing along with a particular group of patrons was a Bogsneak who was missing his left wing, and had a scar over his left eye. However, it seemed to be working perfectly fine as he saw the two dragons come into his establishment.
"Ahoy there!" the jolly cripple called with a large grin on his face, at first only waving, but soon lumbering his way over to the duo. Having come out from behind the bar, it was clear to see that he was also missing half his tail. "What brings you lads all the way down to Mort's Bar, eh?"
DePero couldn't help but smile at this dragon. He'd helped him out a few times on commission, and he was a very warm and inviting sort. But he also held a wealth of information on pirates, having once been one himself.
((This is about how things looked when Savik was last here, but he was out of it, so the number of policedragons might be a bit surprising for him. I'll leave it up to you as to whether or not Savik's met Mort, Ghola, or any of the generics in there. And yes, Mort and Ghola are both in my lair, if you want to get a little more information on them before responding.))
