Day 8; Orb 1; Intro

[brosif]

[Sif sits in a throne that does not feel like her own, but that others have insisted she take. Nonetheless, she does look regal – she has never had a problem taking command when a mission lies so plainly in front of her. This kingdom needs help. When her quest has been fulfilled, she can go home. That is the way of such things.]

Greetings. I am [and she pauses a moment, the words still uncomfortable] Prince Sif. That is what I have been asked to call myself. Like most of you, the title was thrust upon me and I have no need of it in the long term. But here, I represent my home of Asgard. It would not do for a representative of the Æsir to leave a kingdom unaided that asks for help. I am sure that the same holds true for those of you that choose to represent your own realms.

And so, I would seek this kingdom’s best and brightest to join me in an excursion to the Two Faced Forrest, to investigate these thorns. There is a sizeable reward available to anyone who can help us provide further information about them.

Comments

[wasalmostdaphne]

*Oh, Bay loves this idea entirely, you can tell by her sarcasm and deadpan staring.* ...While wandering into the dark creepy forest is generally a bad plan.

My title doesn't actually give me any money. And, oh yeah, the townsfolk have labeled me a criminal for it too.

So I don't really have better options. *Bay loves this place, clearly.*

[brosif]

[Sif cares little for the girl's complaints -- if she is out of sorts here, where no immeadiate dangers exists, she may not be wholly useful in the field.]

What skills do you have, to lend to the expedition?

[wasalmostdaphne]

The nicest name I've been given is 'Rogue,' and from what little I know about what I can do here I'm nimble, and very aware of my surroundings.

I also am a very talented artist... but you obviously don't care about that.

[brosif]

On the contrary -- having an artist's eye may well prove useful to our task.

[wasalmostdaphne]

Oh. *She didn't expect that.*

Well, I'm really good. I wouldn't put myself in the leagues of great yet, but... anyway. I'll do what I can.

[brosif]

Excellent.

What defenses do you have? If the thorns should come at you, will you need protection?

[wasalmostdaphne]

Running away? My outfit here didn't really come with armor, just sensible shoes and this.

*Bay holds up the short sword she arrived with, she's not holding it in a way that suggests she knows a thing about using it.*

But this didn't come with any instructions, so I think its safer for everyone if I just pretend I don't have it and run away from trouble.