Wandering Tonberry Trading Co.

Wandering Tonberry Trading Co. A roleplaying Free Company Balmung

[wanderingtonberry]

Flynt waited for everyone available to gather to provide his input on the situation after being properly updated on what has occurred thus far. Flynt initially wanted to use the crystal as bait to lure out the zealots that attacked the lodge and its members, but Raik chimed in to warn him of the unknowns of the situation, possibly being too risky for such an idea.

Ritsu suggested that a false crystal be used as bait to lure them out which sounded more promising than using the genuine one to some of the hunters. One also mentioned that the zealots grew either intimidated or suspicious of one of the lodgers, Lunarin, when they struck a decisive blow in the fight, uttering things such as "could he be the one?" Flynt didn't know what to make of it, but would keep it in mind for another time...

After spit-balling several ideas, Flynt thought it best to tackle the situation from several different angles. He asked Lunarin to fashion a device to mimic the sound the crystal made just before the zealots arrived, and accepted the offer of them transferring some aether to the fake crystal once it was obtained. He gave permission to the Ironharts to do non-invasive research on the crystal whilst keeping an eye on "L" as they did so in an attempt to learn more about her intentions. He also accepted the offer from Alberic for them to scout out the Forelands to see if they had any luck in finding a similar crystal, taking note of Ritsu' warning to be careful of possibly running into the Zealots that could be out there.

All that was left was to find a way to fashion a fake that looked real enough to fool the zealots, the group dispersing after the orders were given.

[wanderingtonberry]

The Lady that goes by "L" came by the lodge once more, trying to clear the air on what she has learned about the crystal once it was stabilized in the prior meeting. She explained that the noise was most likely produced to the crystal's aether being knocked off balance, the same noise which probably attracted the attention of those armored zealots from about a moon ago. Now that the crystal is in balance, however, there /shouldn't/ be any more noises to worry about...

"L" believes that these unknown crystals could be soul crystals that the dragons of eld either made, transformed into, or some other method which still eludes her. She hopes that cross referencing knowledge on soul crystals that are scattered across the the land may help in figuring things out, but only time will tell if this avenue will bear any fruit.

A white-haired viera suddenly chimed in to state that perhaps these supposed dragon soul crystals behave differently as they derived from a different planet entirely, dubbing the object "Dracoteria" out of nowhere. As "L" was giving this notion some thought, yet another white-haired viera appeared out of nowhere, looking identical to the first. Twins, were they? The pair of viera seemed rather interested at hearing about the new crystal, wishing to probe and drill into it to learn of its physical properties more accurately, causing "L" to panic and dismiss the idea completely, fearing that such brute-force methods may very well destroy any knowledge contained in the crystal.

After much bickering, the group finally came to an agreement to keep the crystal intact until the Huntmaster decided what was the best course of action, letting "L" breathe a sigh of relief if only for just a moment...

[wanderingtonberry]

That L lady came around the lodge again asking how everyone was and about the crystal. She looked a bit surprised when we mentioned the knights that attacked the lodge once the crystal made that shrill noise, but she seemed to have quickly glossed over that when Jacq mentioned how the crystal reacted to fire... Told her I would break the thing if it caused any further harm to the people at the lodge and she snapped out of her excitement, if only for just a moment. 

We escorted her to the bathhouse where the crystal was being kept cold in a bath of icy water. I picked it up so she could have a better look at it. She looked like she was a few seconds away from... nevermind. She looked excited. Jacq told her about how she slowly applied some fire to the crystal to get it in this state, and Valdis mentioned trying the same method on her own with no results...L started blabbing about umbral and astral elements, guessing if we applied some astral-aspected fire onto the crystal that already received umbral-aspected fire, that something different may happen.

Just as they were about to try it, that quiet Qestir huntress came barging in as she usually does. She seemed drawn to what they were doing near the bath, managing to produce some fire-aspected aether of her own. Valdis and the Qestir worked together to shoot the crystal with balls of fire, failing to do the first time, but hitting it head-on the second. T

The Qestir passed out, probably from aether exhaustion or something. There was a loud dinging noise on impact, getting me on edge thinking if those knights were nearby and if they heard it. No one did come by luckily enough, and the crystal seemed to have cooled down too... But I still wasnt letting her walk out of the lodge with it. She seemed understanding about it and mentioned getting some of her equipment to start examining the crystal more closely, so it sounds like we may be able to keep tabs on her more easily and see if she's still hiding anything,

Oh. And the Qestir attacked me when she couldn't find her axe and when the others suggested she take a bath. I threw her into one of the baths to give her time to cool off... not the one filled with ice.

[igniskatsocs-deactivated2022081]

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First drawing of 2020 is based off an RP scene and a scene from Hazbin Hotel.

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[spotofmummery]

OOC: 

In the event Homewood Cottage (my FC house) should have visitors who need to stay the night, we have a brand new Guest Quarters (Koh’s Personal Room)! 

There’s a bright and cheery main room for reading, dining or just relaxing by the fire. In a more private section, you’ll find the sleeping area and an upstairs hot tub. 

The beds are screened off for a bit of privacy. And there’s a little sitting corner for late-night reading or early morning beverages! 

This room is open to visitation anytime! If you stop by, feel free to leave a comment in our guest book on the counter in the main room! 

Shirogane Plot 14, Ward 14 

[wanderingtonberry]

Hunt: Stone Cold Killer

The group congregated to their usual meeting spot, conversing with one another as they awaited for more. As it looked like they may have had an issue with numbers and possibly not having enough for one of the bigger marks, several new faces appeared. A male midlander servant of one of the newly appointed hunters; formal, precise, dapper. Julian offered his services by her orders to attend to a more important matters... (cleaning gear from previous hunt) The group saw a glimpse of his abilities from a previous mark, but were never really introduced then.

Another new face appeared as well, a tall Xaela mentioning having a direct relation to one of their associated hunters named Erdene. Perhaps Nergui was they curious about the details of the lodge that they were told, or maybe they were looking for some practice on hunting with some gil on the side?

There was an old, familiar face, the previous bartender of the lodge. The miqo’te named Kiba entered casually and pulled out a bottle seemingly out of nowhere from the bar, a bottle Flynt had long since thought was gone. While seeing some old friends may have been his intention (...or probably just coming for the booze), the mention of gil for taking on a hunt was all he needed to hear to count himself in.

Flynt brought them all aboard for the upcoming mark...

The group gathered at Quarrymil in South Shroud, the details of the mark hinting that some creature with wings was causing issues in the nearby area. Several of the victims wound up petrified, slowly being treated at the nearby settlement. The group had some suspicions on what the mark could be, but they ventured southward along one of the roads to try and confirm what they thought...

The sounds of screaming echoed in the distance, a male yelling at the top of their lungs for mercy. The group barely manages to get to the location in time, stopping the Ahriman from claiming another victim. The hunters did their best preventing themselves from gazing in the creature’s eye for too long, pummeling it with a barrage of slashes, stabs, and spells. 

Despite the voidsent summoning several imp-like creatures to aid it, the group of hunters laid the creature low, saving the merchant from a truly petrifying moment.

[ooc-llorne-deactivated20190720]

DarkHorse Distillery is proud to announce the grand opening of the DarkHorse Saloon! 

Featuring our own finely crafted distilled spirits – including traditional Ala Mhigan arak – we’ve something to suit every taste. Our food menu includes selections of time-honored Ala Mhigan fare that pair perfectly with our spirits. On the first floor, guests may enjoy our cigar lounge, presenting an extensive selection of hand-rolled cigars and accessories. Join us for our Grand Opening! We look forward to serving you 

Follow @darkhorse-ffxiv for updates and future events!

[wanderingtonberry]

Coblem Problem

The group of hunters ventured into a mine to clear out the threats the miners spoke about, trying to give them a means to gather the supplies they needed for the upcoming war. They defeated several coblyns and kobolds along the way, but little did they know that a coblyn-infested Golem was just around the corner...

The fight started out a bit rocky, but the group managed to subdue all parts of the enemy. Some of the fighters were poisoned by the coblyn’s poisonous feelers, but were quickly tended to at the lodge.

(posted late. Forgot!)

[wanderingtonberry]

Mission Report: Goobbue’s Pecking Order

The group made their voyage out to the La Noscea area to look for their next mark. A rampaging Goobbue was reported causing damage to caravans and wildlife alike on it's path northward, the group of hunters quickly picking up its trail rather quickly. They went in the fray with the giant, some trying to calm it down whilst others tried to inhibit it's movement.

Just as the team started to wear down the goobbue, a large hawk flew down from the sky in an aggressive dive. The group didn't know what to make of it being around the Goobbue, but Aden instinctively leaped up and mounted it, Sela's sticky projectile on its wings aiding Aden in bringing the giant hawk down to the ground in what felt like an instant. It didn't take long for the hawk to be subdued, and with it, the goobbue's fear. While the hunters didn't have to kill the mark this time around, much was learned in how a mark could be completed without always having to resort to bloodshed.

...Sapshed. Chloroshed?

...

Mark Completed.

[wanderingtonberry]

Mission Report - Thundersnow

The hunters of the Wandering Tonberry gathered once more on their scheduled weekly big game hunt, slowly trickling in as per usual into the tavern. An unexpected face appeared, Ritsu’s sister Karin coming about out of the blue. Flynt thought that he was seeing things, but he should have known that his wife’s sibling was as unpredictable as they come…

A pair of newcomers came down the stairs… In the form of stumbling and tumbling, leaving the hunters a bit perplexed, Flynt on alert from the sight of strangers making a ruckus. They were both looking for work and with the numbers of available hunters being on the low side for the night’s hunt, Flynt agreed to take them along for the mark.

The group headed out to Coerthas, not wasting time as they were spotted by the mark rather than the the other way around… The Biast was ill-tempered and it’s ability to harness and manipulate lightning caused the hunters to bolt into the fray to try and finish it quickly. They managed to bring the beast down, but only after learning a thing or two about polarity shifting, one particular hunter getting more injured than the rest. 

The hunters gain some much needed rest, the newcomers showing the first signs of proving themselves to the Huntmaster…

[smolcatte]

ATTENTION BALMUNG FC LEADERS AND OFFICERS!

One of my FC members brought an AMAZING IDEA to my attention, and I need your help to make it a reality!

An FC hiring faire!

Basically, FC leaders and Officers conjoin on a large area, setting up little “booths” so that those looking for an FC but unsure of what they want can mingle and ask questions to see which FC would be the best fit for them! It wouldn’t have to be JUST RP FCs either; Content and Raid FCs could participate as well!

I’m staging a meeting of the minds on August 25th, 2018 from 2pm-3pm EST for those EU FCs who can’t stay up later, and 5pm-6pm EST for NA FCs! It’s just to give a rundown and plan for ideas on location / dates for the first event! If it is a success, perhaps making it a quarterly/bi-yearly thing!

Again, Leader Meeting will be on August 25th, 2018, from 2pm-3pm EST for EU, and 5pm-6pm EST for NA! Location will be in Lavender Beds Ward 15, Plot 35, in the basement! If you are interested in being involve, please feel free to direct message me here on tumblr, or leave a message in our message book!

I want to make this a fun event for everyone, so all FCs can have a chance to recruit new members should they so desire! I expect no drama and no bashing of other FCs! We are adults, so please, keep respect in mind!

[roger-holmes]

@kumorifarcloud and I sometimes have screenshot battles on discord where we take /gposes of us hurting one another. They posted a few last night and this was my rebuttal.

[chidorifarcloud]

A rebuttal to THIS btw. (it was a good one)

[chidorifarcloud]

Under the sea! 

The group gathered at Tamamizu to follow up on a mark that came in weeks past after the huntmaster found it sufficient time for the hunter to prepare, with only a title of “The Dragon of the Sea” to go by. They gathered at the Kojin settlement, quickly being waved down by one of the Kojin by the entrance. Suzuri greeted the  land dwellers and inspected the weapons they carried, inquiring of they were the hunters that decided to take up the ‘mark’ that they put out during their travel to Kugane.

 Flynt confirmed this and the group was brought to one of the Kojin Elders, looking to see what flavor they would receive for assisting on their mark. Little did they know that the favor they thought they would be receiving was much different than what the Kojin was providing… After a few unusual prayers and offerings of skulls, gifts from the woods, and mentions of the Twelve, the group received a temporary favor of being able to move as the Kojin do, breathe as the Kojin breathe, and let them travel through water as if it were air. With fears of drowning leaving their minds, the group ventured southwest in order to search for this mark. 

 They came across an underwater cave filled with somewhat harmless slugs, unable to find any hint of what they came out to hunt… until a fast-paced shadow flew over their heads. This beast was swimming faster than anything that they have seen before, quickly diving and attacking the group head on. The group flanked,weakened, and overwhelmed the beast until it was no more, letting the group return home before the favor could turn into misfortune.

[the-xaotician]

Two messy paint commissions for @moonhartsffxiv! Somehow I didn’t notice until just now that they’re both posed the same.

[chidorifarcloud]

Sultana’s Breath Shopping Arcade

Still preparing for an upcoming mark, Flynt decided it would be good for everyone to have a moment of down time and..go to the mall. He paired everyone up, Chi went with Aden, Sayo went with Flynt & Saizo went with Kumo. (totally tried to break up the sisters, the big meanie) Since Aden and Chi are big book lovers, the two went off in search of the book exchange. Unable to locate that, the two wandered to Stellazzio’s, for pizza. Others trickled in, along with a big surprise?! The Farclouds aunt Sumiko? Seems she was been wandering around the Goblet looking for her nieces. 

Everyone ended up meeting in Stellazzio’s, reminiscing about days past. 

[capanda-and-co]

The prophecy was wrong… The namazu will destroy all life in 7 years once their ‘festival’ is complete…

[chidorifarcloud]

A new challenger approaches. 

It seemed it would be a rather chill night at the lodge with no hunts on the docket. Until a wild rose named Maxine wandered in demanding to speak with Ritsu Arlow. Unfortunately, Ritsu was still home recovering after the birth of the newest addition to the Knoltros family, Klara. Flynt..tried to handle the situation the best he could, telling the hyur that she could start her work without Ritsu being present. BUT she seemed keen to prove her worth, so Flynt gave her one of the customary Wandering Tonberry welcome - a fight with Raik. 

The noteworthy:

* Maxine almost made Chi cry over a comment about Rosemary (sheep) and the kitchen, implying she must mean to cook her since Rosemary was indoors.

* Raik did an attack with so much vibration behind it, that Chi flopped back whining about her horns. 

* Maxine was 101% certain all she needs is a more expensive sword to beat Raik, can’t wait to see how that turns out.. 

* Merrick being called Crimson Adonis (which is now his FC rank) and the semi flirty, cattiness between Merrick and Maxine, THAT should be amusing to watch develope.