posted on 2024-05-14Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time there was a fantasy writer so absorbed in world building and magic systems that he forgot to notice all the real magic all around.
Like grapes.
I mean talk about something magical. Bite sized and delicious.
And how about onions. Not only do they make soup taste better they are self dicing. I mean chop, slice, slice, slice and the onion is diced and ready to add to the soup.
I don't even want to start on bananas. hairylarry posted on 2024-05-14 at 23:53 Central Time. Read the story so far
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posted on 2021-07-27Caper's Song Book
https://gamerplus.org/blogs/post/798
A bard's songbook is like a magician's spell book in that it contains words of power, songs for wind, songs for rain, songs to make the fire burn hotter and warm the room, songs of companionship to warm the heart.
https://gamerplus.org/blogs/post/797
Ari and Caper worked on Caper's Song Book last night on Inspired Unreality.
First we worked on a list of songs.
Song to make people dance
Song to make people alert
Song to make people like me AKA the opening numbers
Song of reflection
Song of hope
We will use this thread to wok on Caper's Song Book.
hairylarry posted on 2021-07-27 at 22:00 Central Time. Read the story so far
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posted on 2019-10-06The Case Of The Harvest Festival
... continued Mathius said, "And how did my maps get here? I know Marantha didn't take them."
Just then the adventurers walked through the door looking a little bit tired of being regaled.
Everyone looked up and a hush fell over the room. Once again the witch put her finger beside her nose. "Maybe our heroes can help us solve this mystery." hairylarry posted on 2019-10-06 at 17:41 Central Time. Read the story so far
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The Case Of The Harvest Festival
... continued The sheriff shook his head and the confused look on his face told the others he was as perplexed as they were.
"This is the craziest thing I've ever investigated," Slykver said.
The witch raised her eyebrows and glancing around the group admitted rather reluctantly that she too was confounded.
"I can't say that I see anything particularly telling in this hodgepodge, but I feel that there must be something that connects the items or maybe there is more than one thief and each chose something that was conveniently available."
"But who would think a cat's milk dish was worth taking," Mavis interjected. "What's even less understandable they took my corsets.
When the shouts of laughter died Mavis glowered and informed the group that it wasn't a laughing matter.
vivian posted on 2019-10-06 at 17:33 Central Time. Read the story so far
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posted on 2019-10-05The Case Of The Harvest Festival
... continued Milathia was visiting her sister, Marantha, at the Apothecary Shop. While they chatted the witch was looking over Marantha's small collection of magic items.
Mavis Goodbody barged in mumbling to herself. "Stuff missing here, stuff missing there, a ring, a knife, someone even took my cats milk dish. Makes no sense."
"What's that," said Marantha, "Someone took your cat's milk dish?"
"And that's not all." said Mavis.
But before she could finish Sheriff Slykver and Mathius came in arguing about the maps. "They were just hand drawn maps in a tube." said Mathius, "Nothing special about them."
"There she is," he said and walked over to Milathia. "Tell the Sheriff about my maps."
Before she could speak the witch piped in. "Do you mean these maps? I was wondering what they were doing in the magic items. Ain't nothing magical about them."
"My maps!", said Mathius. "Now how did they get there?"
"Maps, a ring, a knife, and a milk dish." said the witch laying her finger beside her nose.
hairylarry posted on 2019-10-05 at 13:52 Central Time. Read the story so far
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posted on 2019-09-26Moon Pies Delight the Eyes
When I was a child Moon Pies were a treat that couldn't be beat. I could even make my own if I wanted to. All I needed was some graham crackers, a couple of marshmallows and a chocolate bar and I was in business.
In those days a bonfire, a long stick and a package of hot dogs often preceded the gooey goodness of the Moon Pie. By the end of the meal we were usually covered in ketchup and marshmallow-chocolate goo.
Mothers would shake their heads and bemoan the effort it was going to take to get us cleaned up and dads just grinned and remember when it was them.
Life seemed simple then, of course I was probably 10. Now it seems the hot dog comes in a cardboard tray and you eat it on your way to the next stop and hope the dog does not make a mess on your new dress.Moon pies are round, wrapped in plastic and come from the store. Makes me miss those days before everything was labeled and bought at the store. vivian posted on 2019-09-26 at 13:36 Central Time. Read the story so far
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posted on 2019-09-15Crabby Apples Make Angry Pies
... continued That's the truth, but I'm sure there are worse things to step in or on. For instance the rather prickly cactus can help you create a rather interesting new dance step but you will take little pleasure in the accomplishment.
vivian posted on 2019-09-15 at 12:57 Central Time. Read the story so far
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posted on 2019-09-06Mostly Kind Of Like That
... continued
The hat on my head keeps me dry but his doesn't even try. It's a sad thing that his hat has lost it's T and it's mostly just a ha! If you can't keep your Ts then it's best to wear a cap. So now you see that this is even better than that.
vivian posted on 2019-09-06 at 16:10 Central Time. Read the story so far
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The Witch From MilyagonNo one doubts the witches potions. Her herb garden is small but immaculate and she knows exactly what poisons she's growing as well as what tea eases cramps or kills pain. She has been known to help girls after a rape and the legend is that after she took care of the girl she would take care of the rapist too.
Although she lives in a shack she gets paid well by the villagers for her potions and she has gold to spend on rare herbs. Some of the herbs she uses are poisonous in large doses and some can affect you if you get them on your skin.
When she was younger she used to travel to the mountains north of Milyagon to collect herbs. She has a map to places she used to collect and a list of herbs she will pay for.
Goblins and hobgoblins live in caves in the mountains and can cause trouble even though they have no interest in herbs. Occasionally a returning adventurer mentions trolls or ogres from the mountains but most people think they are exaggerating to make themselves look good.
hairylarry posted on 2019-06-18 at 11:06 Central Time.
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The residents of Milyagon were accustomed to the Witch and her ways but those who had never met a woman with such powers were often afraid of approaching her for help.
On an early spring day a shout went up from the guards on the wall that there were two riders approaching the gates and they were traveling fast.
The gatekeeper, a stout man with a grizzled beard, hard green eyes and a sword in hand moved to the gate and peered through the peep.
"Looks like they be in trouble," he grumbled."See anyone chasing them?"
"None that I see" a guard answered,"but then there's a mighty heavy dust cloud following them."
"Open the gates but be prepared",the keeper told the two guards who moved to the gate to remove the massive bar and pull the doors open.
vivian 2019-06-25 at 09:56 Central Time.
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The two riders stormed in and swung off their horses. "We need help." they shouted. "At our village several women and children are really sick. Our wise woman sent us her to talk to the witch."
Everyone backed away a little bit. These men looked healthy enough but you couldn't be too careful. "The witch isn't in here." the leader said. "She lives a half mile out of town to the north. Take the mountain road."
The riders didn't even stop to eat. They climbed right back on their horses and went to see the witch woman. For the next 20 minutes they were the talk of Milyagon.
hairylarry 2019-06-25 at 21:48 Central Time.
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The riders sped north pushing their now laboring horses to pick up their speed. When a neat little cottage came into site the two horsemen pulled their mounts to a halt and dismounted. The cottage was surrounded by a wealth of lush healthy plants. Some were loaded with blooms and others with fruit or lush green leaves.
The witch was harvesting leaves from a large plant and placing them in her basket. She rose as the riders walked toward her and held her hand up to stop their progress.
"Ici, healer." the man in the lead addressed her,"We need your help, our village has been infected by a plague."
The witch motioned him to step back."Describe this plague."
"The sick are unable to eat or drink. They are weakening and we will lose them if it continues."
"Then here is your cure," she said and handed him the basket.
vivian 2019-07-01 at 23:31 Central Time.
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The riders looked at the basket. The stout one said, "Is that all we need?"
"Nay," said the witch, "You'll need more of this for the stomach. This is plantain. You'll need to brew a strong plantain tea for their stomach maladies."
"You will also need other herbs to cure them, chamomile and ginger root. But it will take a trip to the mountains to get them. And more than the two of you. I have maps to the herbs but I know not where the goblins and the hobgoblins be. You'll need some stout fighters and you better bring a cleric."
hairylarry 2019-07-05 at 12:58 Central Time.
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"But there is no time to bring others from our village Shamron,"the second rider protested.
"Aye,I know there isn't" Shamron agreed. Turning to the witch he held out his hands in a desperate plea. "What can we do?"
If you will agree to collect a few plants for me as well then I will see you have help. Here is a list and a drawing of each plant. Ride on to the mountain top if you agree and wait just below the western shelf for the others to come.
"We will do as you ask," Shamron agreed. "Come along Mathius, it's time to ride."
"Wait!" the witch commanded. "You will need these." She handed Shamron three large cloth bags."Keep each plant separate. Do not mix them!"
"I understand and I will see to it," he said.
vivian 2019-07-22 at 14:46 Central Time.
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This is the backstory for a Milyagon Quest. Here's the plants vivian made up that the adventurer's will have to get.
Babble Plant
A deep purple plant with violet veins in the leaves. Once ingested the plant induces a sense of euphoria and the person can’t stop talking. They will answer any question as accurately as they can recall.
Sleep seed
A small plant with pods that contain seeds that may be steeped as a tea. Drinking this tea will place any person or animal into a deep sleep until the effect wears off. Used to allow rest.
Nightmare
This fragrant blossom has such a wonderful scent that few can resist inhaling it’s sweet odor. Once inhaled almost invisible spores begin altering the perceptions of the host and everything takes on a horrifying facade.
Scratch Grass
This plant looks much like the common whip weed with long fronds that sway and bend in even the slightest breeze. Anyone wading through scratch grass will immediately feel the effects of the plants minute spores.
hairylarry 2019-07-23 at 10:24 Central Time.
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Panacea
This rather attractive plant is often overlooked as a medicinal source because of its rather distinctive red blossoms and fruit. This restorative plant is an invaluable resource for healers as it aids in the curing of a broad band of ailments. The blossoms are mainly used in teas and syrups to cure bronchial and digestive track ailments. The berries can be ground into a thick slurry to use as a poultice for rashes, boils, burns and light wounds.
vivian 2019-07-24 at 10:13 Central Time.
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