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Public Notices / Re: Notices from House Mistari

« on: December 13, 2021, 04:51:43 pm »

House Mistari is still accepting interested parties for membership.

Any are welcome to express interest though we specifically seek a mage and bard.

We have gear and goods for use by house members, including those who are able to cast.

Seek out Mistress Mistari or another member of the house to learn more.

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Public Notices / Re: Fane of the Thorned Rose

« on: December 13, 2021, 04:36:52 pm »

Posted in Hilltop

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Public Notices / Re: Fane of the Thorned Rose

« on: December 13, 2021, 03:19:20 pm »

Posted in the slums.

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Public Notices / Re: Notices from House Mistari

« on: November 20, 2021, 05:43:19 pm »

House Mistari has been Blessed by the Maiden of Pain, Loviatar.

Last night we partook in a quest to capture the Shadow Hin known as Ten of Ten, a lower leader of the group causing trouble for the halfling of the region.

I had received instruction directly from the goddess herself to bring pain to this creature.

Having my request to join the University's upcoming trek to capture it denied, I had not choice but to do so myself with my faithful house members. It is never wise to refuse the demands of a deity.

House Mistari, with the halfling warrior Pearl, set out to do the Goddess' bidding. While doing so, we were able to save Pearl's parents and a young halfling boy.

Ten of Ten was captured and we all took part in the ritual of pain. The Maiden was pleased and for the next few days we bare her holy whip marks upon our backs. If you doubt, you may ask to touch them and you will be blessed with but a small touch from the lady.

For our obedience, she saw fit to grant our desire and remove the issue that was causing the most immediate and fatal concern for both Pearl and my house member Sid.

While the intention was never to kill Ten of Ten, he elected to take his own life instead of being submitted to captivity at the hands of the University while they attempted to find a way to cure him. That was not the outcome I had desired but he did as he felt best.

Obedience is rewarded.

Praise the Maiden of Pain, the Willing Whip, Loviatar.

~Mistress Mistari

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Groups & Concepts / Re: House Mistari

« on: November 02, 2021, 01:54:27 am »

Bump!

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Public Notices / Re: Notices from House Mistari

« on: October 19, 2021, 08:53:54 pm »

Posted only in the slums.

Greetings nameless writer of insults,

I am pleased my posters are being seen. Perhaps those who need my aid will take the time to contact me.

It is a shame I am not welcomed in the Western District. Does Diiri or any of the other numerous gang lords support your attempt to keep commerce from occurring?

You see me as cruel, I see me as a teacher. I see you as cruel for coddling and keeping the teachings and wisdoms of experiencing and enduring pain from those who could grow from it. Do you keep children from growing up so they do not have to experience the growing pains as well?

As far as your soft, decadent and privileged comment: Decadent, yes, but I am far from soft. I can guarantee you that I am far from the common, pathetic Upper dweller.

I am quite aware of what life is like in your District. In fact, I attempted to aid and provide an ally in the Upper District. I suggested ways in which your District could milk the soft and arrogant Upper denizens for as much coin as possible. But I was informed that your District prefers to play the martyr. They do not wish to better themselves or their situation in any way.

For my trouble, one of my members was beaten to near death because he refused to pay the "protection fee" charged for walking the streets.

You will never be worth anyone's time until you believe you are worth their time.

I bid you good day and may the pain you experience teach you and provide growth.

~Mistress Mistari

P.S. If you wish a face to face meeting, I would be most happy to bring a spread of food with me upon my visit to aid in feeding those you house.

A copy of the original letter is added for reference.
TO HOUSE MISTARI AND THE FANE OF THE THORNED ROSE

We have seen your posters in West Conch.  You are not welcome in the slums.  Not all of us here are cruel overlords who need to violently or emotionally abuse our staff.  And I guarantee that those of us here who are cruel overlords can do those things far better than soft, decadent and privileged uptowners like you ever could.  You have no idea what life is like here.  Keep your twisted ways in Uptown. 

THE ANGELS OF SMALL MERCIES

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Public Notices / Re: Fane of the Thorned Rose

« on: October 18, 2021, 05:32:56 pm »

Posted only in the Slums

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Public Notices / Fane of the Thorned Rose

« on: October 18, 2021, 04:10:08 pm »

Posted Only in the Upper District

OOC: This is for background activities and services offered by the faction. I will not be RPing meetings of this nature out in game.

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Journals & Backgrounds / Re: The Mystery of Mistari

« on: October 18, 2021, 02:22:00 pm »

Saul and I have not had a chance to enjoy the goblin brew. I am reconsidering my desire to have him as my first.

Firstly, it seems premature to name a First when there are no other contenders. Also, I am not sure he is of the right mentality to fulfill the duties required of the First.

Is there a secondly? Did I write one? Gods I'm tired...

I was looking for tasks that the House could complete together and caught a glimpse of the elf's ship.

It is not nearly as massive and impressive as I would have thought. I also did not get too close but I didn't see any crewmen.

I suppose they could have all been asleep, or otherwise occupied, below deck but one would think that there should be someone topside at all times. What if an evil horrible priestess of the Maiden came aboard?

Sid has found me. It is nice to have one of the old house returned. With him came some news that I am not sure I want to entertain yet. I could really use someone to talk to about it. Alas for lack of First.

Saul has presented me with an opportunity to please the Maiden yet I am not sure I am brave enough. I find shame in this. I have been meditating and it seems to me that she wishes I go through with it but it is so intimate that I feel that once again it should only be something the First does.

At one time I was considering Fazian for the role. I doubt he could do this, even if he was the First.

I visited the library. I am not hopeful I will find what I seek but I await word on if anything was located. Perhaps Tyche will smile upon me, as she seems to have a strong foothold in the city.

Why do adventurers fear pain? I can understand the soft nobles and ignorant peasants but you would think that adventurers, more than any others, would understand and appreciate the lessons that pain brings. Do they not gauge themselves based on their martial prowess? To grow, there must be pain.

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Netherese Library / Nobility

« on: October 17, 2021, 08:48:21 pm »

Zarissa Mistari enters the library and takes a moment to survey the area. With a small nod to herself, she makes sure her whip is secured safely coiled at her hip and her hair is still tightly wound in a bun before approaching the nearest librarian for assistance.

She speaks softly out of respect for the institution but still with a sense of authority and expectation of aid.

She asks for information on nobility of the region. Specifically, what are the most common paths to becoming recognized nobility, does the region have a writing on such? If not, information on how current noble houses came to be recognized.

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Groups & Concepts / House Mistari

« on: October 14, 2021, 02:08:46 pm »

Player faction.

We have a player owned house that serves as our faction base in Upper. I hope to have a spawn point soon for the faction members to set there.

We are not a goodly aligned faction but we aren't baby killers and puppy eaters either.

Mistress Mistari is a Priestess of Loviatar.

We are looking for loyal members who wish to be part of a matron run faction.

There are currently few faction goals and we are open to support personal plots, assuming they do not clash with the house.

Please hit me up with any questions. Discord is best but forum will work as well.

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Journals & Backgrounds / Re: The Mystery of Mistari

« on: October 10, 2021, 07:55:11 pm »

I would say there is a lot to catch up on but there really wasn't until yesterday.

The mages are still toying with rats. I see them occasionally watching me from the corners. I do wonder if the people know it really is the University that are keeping them riled up.

I was starting to despair of my perpetually empty house when upon a walk through the Market I hear a familiar baritone.

My Saul has returned. In a way.

He is not as he was. Time will tell if that is a good thing or not.

I will need to work with him to uncover hidden truths. I have a feeling there are answers to questions waiting to be discovered.

He said there was an elven sailor who recognized my name. Turns out he meant the Lauriella woman. I had all but forgotten her.

I suppose I owe her a debt of gratitude for being nosey enough to learn Mulhorandi. Had she not known it, Saul might have had a more difficult time upon his arrival.

I need to find a way to egg on her hatred of the paperman. Perhaps I should seek him out. I'm sure there is more to this than meets the eye.

As Saul and I were shopping, Zin appeared. He had been gone for some time.

It was nice to have two of my males with me, if even for a short while. Zin soon left again. He is quite the odd one.

I was praying and had just risen from a rest when the Maiden saw fit to have me aid in another rat hunt. I'm not too sure how I ended up there but I've learned not to question the will of the gods.

I was generally ignored by those of the Nebular. Luckily Shang was there, so at least I got a greeting.

Seems I joined as they were fighting. Oh the life of an adventurer.

After the fight is when it got interesting.

We heard some singing. Goblin singing.

The sound led us to a small camp. We appeared to have interrupted some kind of ritual or ceremony.

They were fermenting hallucinogenic mushrooms. It was quite refreshing.

I partook. It had less of an affect on me but I still enjoyed myself.

I also learned that Shang has no tolerance for practices that are not his own. A shame.

I barely managed to cork two bottles before he kicked over the cook pot.

Saul and I will quite enjoy these.

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Journals & Backgrounds / Re: The Mystery of Mistari

« on: September 07, 2021, 08:16:01 pm »

The house is quiet.

The plants are back to quickly wilting and dying. I've hired a Western District boy to take care of them. Maybe eventually he can move in permanently.

Brahn has left the area. After the altercation with Durandel and Shang, I most likely would have excused him anyway. So, no loss to the house.

I usually take joy in decorating but there is no reason to make changes. I could work on my scroll crafting but my supply of silver and gold has run out. Shang is gathering such but under the employ of an arcanist.

During my travels, I used to hear whispers of someone tailing me. I do wonder if they still are.

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Public Notices / Re: Notices from House Mistari

« on: August 27, 2021, 09:36:22 pm »

House Mistari is seeking a bard to join its ranks.

Private house stage has already been set up. You will have your own room and share in the communal storage.

Larger public stage may eventually be possible.

You will be responsible for providing music for Lovitarian rituals and ceremonies as well as entertainment for the house and its guests and allies.

Send letter to the Mistari Estate in Upper for further information or to express interest.

~Mistress Mistari

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Journals & Backgrounds / Re: The Mystery of Mistari

« on: August 15, 2021, 08:21:39 pm »

Attended an organized brawl in the Slums.

I will admit to being impressed with their hospitality. While I admit I may have not noticed but I like to think they decided not to use the opportunity to lighten our purses in any other way than wagers.

It felt good to spar with my house. We all learned of our own weaknesses and strengths.

It wasn't exactly what I needed but, I have yet to find one worthy to provide that.

In the mean time, I am pretending that I am worthy of this following. As such, I am working on house ranks. It might make the house feel more cohesive for the members to know their standing.

I'm sorry mother, First Male just isn't going to work here. I personally do not see an issue with it but the holder of that honor would forever be teased by those of lesser mind.

I also would like to have a Second Male, so to speak.

So far I have:
Mistress
Regnant
Renforce
       
       
Retainer

Maybe? The retainer or lowest tier would be one earning their place. The position above that would be a member of the house but not held to the highest standards I demand of those who wish to be mine.

Ranks above those would require branding and oathtaking.

Should there be another non-branded rank? I shall have to think on this.