Completed [Stormhold Salves] - Ruffled Feathers (Oriah)

A day that should have ran as usual takes an interesting little turn.

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This shining population center is considered the jewel of The Sylira Region. Home of the vast majority of Mizahar's population, Syliras is nestled in a quiet, sprawling valley on the shores of the Suvan Sea. [Lore]

[Stormhold Salves] - Ruffled Feathers (Oriah)

Postby Altaira Readva on December 30th, 2013, 4:30 am

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By that point, the last thing that Altaira had expected form Oriah was a question that was anything along the lines of personal. Well, she supposed she could have simply shrugged it off and gestured to the little world around her, and claim that she had all she knew from the Mistress and her lovely co workers, but that was a half truth that she wasn't quite in the mood to keep up with. "It is simply how I grew up - I learned some here, of course, but I've not had such a high work load that I've come across some incredible knowledge," she said, finding that was the simplest answer that could be given, rolling her shoulders as she tried to decide what she could say that would be understood to some level.

She knew from personal experience that mentioning an invitation from one house to the next, and the names that came with it were quite confusing, with certain tidbits of her words focused on more than others. She turned on her heel as she sought her bearings, before point in the general direction of Taldera. "I grew up, for the most part, in House Whitevine of Avanthal. Although the house typical dealt with medicine, and was essentially the hospital of city, I managed to scrape under the radar and stick to the greenhouse."

She swallowed hard and shrugged, her stance still rather twisted in the direction of her childhood home, though she let her gaze rest on Oriah. "It must be something like three seasons, now, since I left for good." She sighed and took a sweeping look over the Benshira, deciding that since she'd been asked something a little bit personal, then she should be able to do the same to her. "You... you're quite the distance from home, yourself, aren't you?" She gave a small giggle, then. Syliras seemed to be a magnet for outsiders. How many people had she thus met who were born in the city? One, perhaps, whose name she knew?
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[Stormhold Salves] - Ruffled Feathers (Oriah)

Postby Oriah on December 31st, 2013, 6:34 pm

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Oriah listened in fascination as the Kelvic shopkeeper revealed a glimpse of her past. Whitevine, Avanthal...she'd heard of the impossibly cold reaches of Northern Taldera, but the very thought of all that snow and frigid iciness made her shudder involuntarily.

At Altaira's mention of having been away from home for three seasons, Oriah felt a pang of sympathy. "I am," she answered, a tinge of wistfulness in her voice. "I was born in the deserts of Eyktol, and lived in the Tents of Alachi until I was nineteen years of age. It has been three or so years for me as well since I left. Seems we are not that different, in that respect."

Oriah smiled at that, but there was a hint of weariness in her eyes. "It has been the best adventure of my life," she continued, "and remains so everyday. But sometimes, it is hard. Sometimes I miss my family and the desert sands and the music and the food..."

The Benshira gave a little sigh, then a shrug. "But enough of that. I must thank you for the lesson, I never knew the study of herbs could be so rewarding!"

At that moment, the bell rang out as another customer stepped in, looking for something to ease the pain in his back. Oriah felt a little peeved, but also guilty as well for having taken up so much of the herbalist's time.

"Ah, I am being a burden now," she apologized, "Allow me to pay for the herbs and I will be on my way."

Oriah doled out the right amount of coins, thankfully having not forgotten which was worth what, and then held out her hand. "Well met, Altaira of Avanthal. I am happy to have met you. Perhaps our paths shall cross again!"




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[Stormhold Salves] - Ruffled Feathers (Oriah)

Postby Altaira Readva on January 2nd, 2014, 9:15 am

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Altaira nodded to herself as Oriah spoke, making sense of what she'd called herself - the 'friendly Benshira - and from the shifting sands in which she was born. The Eyktol, that was what it was called, she was reminded. Geography had not been on her list of things to learn, in Avanthal, nor did it take any sort of providence in her life in Syliras. Was it in... the South? It got hotter as you went South, she reasoned, taking down a word to remember for future reference. Alachi, the Tents of Alachi. What ever it was, it seemed important enough to be notes. 'Something similar to the Houses of Avanthal, perhaps?'

There was a shift to the woman's tone, and Altaira found her gaze soft on her expression. Now that was a look, an expression that could be doted on or fanned and ignited. Tiredness, with a sort of joy and regret and homesickness. Altaira would be lying if she said that she'd never felt it too, though her mix came in vastly different proportions.

She watched the rolling of Oriah's shoulders in a quiet reverie, considering to share a word but finding any sound lodged uncomfortably in her throat. With the little word on how interesting dealing with herbs were, and felt a grin quickly hit her lips. A ghost of annoyance then dulled the joy, the unmistakable sound of another customer soon catching her ears. 'Gods damn it.' "Just a moment, sir. The look she threw him came with a kind and somewhat pitiful smile, but it was so curt and quick it was obvious her cares were elsewhere.

She took what was due and sought a small bag from the drawers nearby, ensuring to have one her now favourite customer leave without word or worry, and bundling the small little bags inside. She then gave a deep breath and a pleasant little look. "It was a pleasure, Oriah." Altaira said, smile sweet. "Now - Don't be a stranger. If you need anything that is within my realm of capability, be sure to let me know and I'll see what I can do."

The conversation could hardly be kept further, the other man giving a disgruntled groan every now and again to assert his existence, and ensure Altaira knew that at least he thought that his own situation mattered more than the customer that she was then dealing with. "Farewell, and be careful not to over-brew anything. 2-5 Chimes, that's all you need."
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[Stormhold Salves] - Ruffled Feathers (Oriah)

Postby Radiant on January 24th, 2014, 7:28 am

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Altaira :
Experience
Skill XP Earned
Observation +3 XP
Endurance +1 XP
Rhetoric +1 XP
Socialization +4 XP
Storytelling +1 XP
Intimidation +1 XP
Dancing +1 XP
Teaching +2 XP
Herbalism +2 XP


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Lore Earned
Oriah: Friendly Benshira
Addictive Drugs Are Illegal In Syliras
The Herald's Arms Sell Drugs
A Dance Lesson From Oriah
Herbalism: Infusions, Decoction, And Maceration
Orian Is From The Eyktol Desert


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Oriah :
Experience
Skill XP Earned
Observation +3 XP
Rhetoric +1 XP
Socialization +4 XP
Storytelling +1 XP
Teaching +1 XP
Dancing +1 XP
Herbalism +2 XP


Lores
Lore Earned
Location: Stormhold Salves
Parrots Can Screech
Altaira: Parrot Kelvic
Addictive Drugs Are Illegal In Syliras
The Herald's Arms Sell Drugs
Herbalism: Infusions, Decoction, And Maceration
Herbs: Tolm, Hommos, Batanol
Altaira Is From Avanthal


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Lovely thread, ladies! :D Enjoy your grades!

Oriah, I'm interested to see if she's going to check out the Herald's Arms to buy some of those... 'Apple Sauce'. Hehe.

Altaira, repeating your partner's conversation in your posts occasionally is fine, but try not to overdo it. You can use your own words describing your partner's phrase instead of copy-pasting them. :)

I really appreciate you playing Altaira's herbalism knowledge to her level, she is still a novice but not an early novice like Oriah.


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