Hapes: Birthright OOC

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:53 am

Jag, I thought maybe Miriya and Ro might have had diplomatic dealings before, but totally up to you if you want to pull on that thread. You can basically treat Miriya as a NPC.

And feel free to include some basic chit chat if you want rather than us contantly go back and forth. Lucath would no doubt detect Nyalla's prescence in the Force, not quite as rididly controlled as Elysia, more like calm but with occational spikes. One assumes that the NR and the Jedi suspect the Princesses are Force sensitive given who there father is, but this would be confirmation of it.

Post by **Jagtai** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:54 am

You can finish the tour quickly, if you want to move on to the banquet, or we can chit-chat. Lucath won't speak unless spoken to, content to let Ro handle things

Lucath's alignment is decidedly light side, but his presence feels like the calm before a storm (eerily calm and such). Nyalla might get the sense that he is suppressing his presence somewhat (don't know how well she notices such things).

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Sun Jul 07, 2024 12:22 am

Yay! We got to page 2!

Somehow I suspect things won't be as tense between Nyalla and Lucath.

Post by **Jagtai** » Sun Jul 07, 2024 1:34 am

Well, for one, I’m not maneuvering to make the princess and the ambassador fall for each other

But how tense it will be, will depend on Nyalla.

Post by **Jagtai** » Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:14 pm

FYI, Lucath is testing Nyalla, trying to see if she'll keep up her blunt honesty. He is NOT trying to be disrespectful, or trying to read her mind.

I'm sure both Telan Ro and Miriya will think that he’s extremely disrespectful, but Nyalla should be able to pick up his meaning through the Force.

(If you don’t like the post, or Lucath's actions, I'll fix it.)

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:23 am

Jag, Nyalla is probably the most straightforward of the family. She's spent the past few years in the military so is perfectly at home with a more direct way of speaking and going about things. It's the subderfuge that's her weak point. Lucikly there's Elysia, Arien and her mother for that.

Post by **Jagtai** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:06 am

I kind of figured, but Lucath needed to test her. There's an upside, though: he likes her now

You can move on to the banquet now.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:07 pm

FYI I'm away for the weekend from today (Friday), camping in a field and hitting people with swords, so will pick up when I'm back.

Hal, feel free to take us to the banquet should you so wish, I figure the Royal Family should be on the top table and the Imps and Republic each on another table. Google Horseshoe table plan to get an idea of what I mean.

Anyway, catch you when I'm back.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:09 pm

I'll see what I can do.

Have fun, Tal!

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 5:40 am

Hmm, not my best piece of writing, but I think it sets the scene.

I figure Jag can add the observations of his own characters, then Tal can take over with Jen's speech.

And then we just let the characters bounce off of each other.

Post by **Jagtai** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:38 pm

Let me know if you need me to change anything

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Tue Jul 23, 2024 2:44 pm

Hey, massive aplogies about the lack of posting in the last week, but I was wiped out and work has been unkind.

Anyway, Jen's speech is up.

Post by **Jagtai** » Tue Jul 23, 2024 10:58 pm

That's fine, life does that to all of us

I'm not sure what to post in response to the speech, though.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:25 pm

That should give you an idea for a post, Jag.

Admittedly it took me forever to try and find good gifts that would fit each member of the royal family that were also mostly Imperial-themed in some way. I cheated a bit with the Durindfire gift, but the silvery sheen is a good compliment to Elysia's white hair. The Bafforr bonsais also work because the Empire happens to control Ithor on our galactic map (although I should look into coming up with a map that would better reflect the Legacy timeline).

Post by **Jagtai** » Wed Jul 24, 2024 8:29 pm

God damn it, Hal! Now I have to come up with something better!

At least the Empire's gift are all gaudy, so if I make the NR's gifts actually useful (

), I might get a leg up

Post by **Jagtai** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 4:05 am

I have never spent this much time researching artifacts as I did on this post. I hope it goes over well.

I tried to cater to each character's likings, but who knows.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Thu Jul 25, 2024 3:34 pm

No worries, Jag. I know my post kind of put you on the spot. I appreciate that you spent a good amount of time doing some research.

For ease of reference here are the gifts:

Miriya:
* 1 bottle of Chandrilan Blue '439 from the wedding of Delth Ardin and Kalja Sairu Leidias.
* 1 bottle of Alderaan sparkling wine.

Marek:
* An original manuscript of Ptolemy Alexander's memoirs mentoring Thrawn and Kasr (as RPed in Outlaw Tech: Origins).
* A copy of The Collected Writings of Master Dorak.

Nyalla:
* A Taozin amulet.
* Nomi Sunrider's armband.

Elysia:
* A Durindfire crystal large enough to be used in a lightsaber.
* A copy of Aspects of the Force, The Light and the Dark.

Arien:
* A bonsai of a Ch'hala tree.
* A batch of Puzzleflowers.

Jenarvia:
* A bonsai grove of seven Bafforr trees.
* The Jewel of Yavin.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:57 am

Ha, excellent work everybody, I'm sure we can work some of those gifts into the story in future so your time researching them isn't wasted.

And the armband is +1 to attack roles against darksiders I presume?

I'll try and get a post up tonight.

Post by **Jagtai** » Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:35 am

Nyalla might be able to pick up Lucath's loathing - it is quite strong

Post by **Jagtai** » Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:53 am

I don't know who hated that exchange more: Lucath who had to sit through it - or me, having to write it...

It's so much easier just to skewer people.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Mon Jul 29, 2024 2:15 pm

Haha, don't worry we'll get to the agressive part of the Politics in due course, I'm sure.

I thought that bit of verbal jousting went quite well though.

Post by **Jagtai** » Mon Jul 29, 2024 6:36 pm

TalRaimi wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 2:15 pm Haha, don't worry we'll get to the agressive part of the Politics in due course, I'm sure.

I thought that bit of verbal jousting went quite well though.

Good.

It did, yes, but I'm not used to having to be that passive-aggressive (usually, my characters are just aggressive).

But hey, that's why I like writing with others. It pushes me in ways I wouldn't be pushed otherwise

Post by **Jagtai** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 6:03 am

Oh, he's good, that Arien

That was one hell of a wrench in the machinery.

I think he and Lucath will either get along very well, or not at all

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 2:54 pm

Okay, I'm struggling a little for where to go now with the state banquet, but have something in the works that could liven things up. Or if nothing else given some motivation going forward. It might take me another post to set up though, so bear with me.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 4:25 pm

I've got nothing else in particular in mind of the banquet. We got some good stuff out of it already.

Introductions were made, gifts were given, Lucath had a nice moment, Arien got to stir things up...

I'm happy to wait to see where you're taking us.

Post by **Jagtai** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:13 pm

I agree, I'm satisfied

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 2:01 pm

Okay, sorry, sorry... I'm getting there. I think I just need another post to set things up with the crowd at the banquet. But if you're bored, feel free to move towards the end, a bit of socializing and formal dancing in the grand ball room., etc.. etc...

Doing set up posts just consumes so much more creative energy than working on my main characters. Phew.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 2:31 pm

No worries, Tal. You can keep on cooking as far as I'm concerned. I'm intrigued to see what you have in mind.

And in the meantime, Jedi Knight on the Town is progressing if you want to catch up on that.

Post by **Jagtai** » Thu Aug 15, 2024 8:17 pm

Well... I get the feeling that Lucath will soon have to engage in 'aggressive negotiations'...

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:29 am

Hey, just to let you know I'm still alive. Life has been a little hectic, I've been away, ill, and a bunch of other stuff. I shall try and pick this up asap.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:48 am

I've been doing a lot of work on the wiki lately, so it's all good.

Glad to see you back!

Post by **Jagtai** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:19 pm

It's fine, I've been busy too. But I'm still here

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:02 am

I like where it's going, but I'm guessing there's one more post coming up?

Not too much for me to react to at the moment.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 8:52 am

Right, post up that just about get's us rolling again. Apologies for the delay, my writing pace has been only just above that of Geroge RR Martin recently.

I can add some more detail, but to save us repeating info we could have Arien suggest now would be a good test of their allies abilities and willingness to help. How he goes about getting them onboard is down to you guys.

Jenarvia and Arien will excuse thesmevles and be briefed on the situation. The museum has been attacked, most of the east wing has been blown up, that there are a large number of anti jedi protesters outside, and a small number of armed protesters have taken over part of the interior and have taken hostages - these are hired mercs (although nobody knows that yet) and no pushover. However feel free to elaborate and improvise as desired.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Mon Sep 23, 2024 7:23 pm

I threw in a little aside about Nyalla and James to make things a little more interesting.

Jag has been away from the boards for about a week now, but hopefully he logs back on soon... Otherwise we'll figure out a way to be vague with Lucath.

Fun fact I learned while I was updating the wiki, even though Nyalla is referenced as being the tall one in the family, she's actually the same height as her mother. In terms of height, Arien is the tallest member of the family, then Jen and Nyalla come in joint second, after them is Marek, and finally Elysia is the shortest.

James is slightly taller than Nyalla.

And Lucath just barely edges out Arien as the tallest character.

Post by **Jagtai** » Tue Sep 24, 2024 9:22 am

Sorry, I've been busy. I'm back

I'll get a post in asap.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:06 am

Speak his name and he appears!

BTW, Jag. Check your PM's!

Post by **Jagtai** » Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:53 am

Yeah, I'm like Beetlejuice, just much more dangerous (hail admin rights

)

Post by **Mir** » Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:18 pm

He's joe hendry

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 1:12 pm

I had to goggle Joe Hendry... and I'm still no clearer to understanding his connection to either Beetlejuice or Jag.

On a seperate note, Hal, I don't know if you wanted to run the briefing or whether you want me to?

I'm away for the weekend now, although will have my tablet with me so might be able to do some posting.

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