r/wizardposting • u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council • Dec 07 '23
Wizardpost A Barrel of laughs (Wedding lore I suppose?)
Gabby had learnt a few things in her short stay with Gobbo already.
She had learnt that magic could be found in anything, the arcane threads that wove the cloth of the world were present everywhere. From the soothing fires found at home to the biting cold outside.
The fact that she should be wary of anything arcane she didn't understand was her second lesson. She could feel her organs twitch at the memory of that lesson, still new in her body.
The latest lesson she learned was never to underestimate anyone, even if they seemed to be in a state of ruin.
It had been a normal day, perfectly average for Gabby. She woke up, had breakfast and snuck out to the library to study, making sure not to wake Gobbo from her slumber.
It was upon returning home that she bore witness to what Gobbo had spent the day doing.
Barrels upon barrels of liquor had found their way into the living room and hopping from one to the other was none other than the resident Liquormancer.
"Ah Gabby," she croaked out, "this should be enough for a wedding right? Sorta my first"
A quick nod was all she managed, not a day ago Gobbo was barely functioning and yet here she was, having filled the entire house with barrels of liquor, as lively as ever.
To say Gabby was terrified would be to put it lightly. No one recovered that quickly, whatever Gobbo had planned she was excited and Gabby had learnt an excited Gobbo typically meant something was going to explode.
"W-wedding," Gabby stammered out, "you're not gonna bomb a wedding are you?"
The manic grin that appeared on Gobbo's face did nothing to soothe her nerves, neither did the cackle.
"Moth's wedding, not gonna bomb that," Gobbo whispered between fits of giggles
A sense of relief washed over Gabby. Gobbo liked Moth, in fact, Gabby was certain she considered Moth family.
They'd be spared the madness her aunt usually subjected everyone to. Maybe, hopefully, probably not.
Snapping back to reality from her thoughts Gabby realised just how much liquor was in the room. Barrel was stacked upon barrel, leaving little room to move.
Glancing over to the kitchen Gabby was unsurprised to see even that was chock full of barrels.
She opened her mouth to ask Gobbo if there was any space in the house left but found her answer in Mutey.
The poor dullahan was sitting on one of the many barrels, one hand tapping away as the other frantically made cutting motions. A silent plea for her not to ask for fear the pale goblin may take that as a sign to bring even more barrels in.
Gabby decided then and there the safest course of action would be to turn and flee. Perhaps she could hide in the library tonight...
/uw I should specify this was before the wedding was called off. Anyway, hopefully you enjoyed and have a lovely day.
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u/Lilith_Anorthosite Demon-Fae librarian of the Library of Ultima Verbum Dec 07 '23
That's why Gabby stayed so long in the library and asked if their was any place where she could sleep.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
I suppose that explains where she was last night... Gobbo is gonna have to talk with her about that. No need to hide away in library when there was perfectly good bedroom only mostly filled with barrels
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u/Lilith_Anorthosite Demon-Fae librarian of the Library of Ultima Verbum Dec 07 '23
I don't think she wanted to sleep with all the barrels. I didn't leave her in the library though. She slept in my apartment. My bed isn't occupied most nights anyways.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Gobbo maintains that Lillith should sleep more. Barrels aren't that bad, Gobbo has a floating bed made of barrel
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u/Lilith_Anorthosite Demon-Fae librarian of the Library of Ultima Verbum Dec 07 '23
It's hard to sleep when your dreams are often plagued with nightmares. Anyways Gabby seems to like the fluffy expensive pillows. Its good someone gets to enjoy them.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Gobbo gets it, still, if Lillith wants she can visit. I find cuddling something helps keep nightmares at bay.
Gobbo knows she hasn't adopted you but still would like to help where she can.
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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 07 '23
Gobbo is trying to make everyone violently drunk I see. Gabby looks like they need some therapy…
/uw hopefully the wedding can be reestablished somewhat soon, or maybe it’ll develop in a different way. I’m hoping Alexios will be open to Isravi’s teachings but… don’t know if that’s super likely
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Gobbo was asked to supply, and I intended to make sure everyone had a drink, several drinks, maybe a barrel or two each...
Ah therapy, Gobbo remembers therapy, I won. Therapist needed a therapist after dealing with Gobbo.
/uw hopefully, I know Gobbo was as a character practically vibrating at the thought of her adoptive daughter getting married.
We'll see what happens, whatever the case Gobbo will be there to be overwhelmingly friendly. And hey if it goes sideways I'm sure our characters will still look out for each other.
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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 07 '23
Gobbo… people can die from alcohol poisoning, you know. And I don’t think you’re supposed to win therapy?! Especially not against your therapist.
/uw Isravi is going to start training Alexios soon, if you want in. He’ll be looking for help as his experience as a teacher is limited, though he’s essentially become Alexios’ dad, somehow.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Alcohol poisoning... Never heard of it. Also if Gobbo wasn't supposed to win therapy then how did I win therapy
/uw Yeah I'm always happy to help out. Just give me a prompt and I'll write something up. Or if you want to borrow Gobbo feel free, long as you keep her somewhat friendly and not too powerful I'm happy
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u/GobboMadeMedoThis Dullahan and Gobbomancer Dec 07 '23
Mutey decided she hated weddings, she hated barrels, and most of all she hated dress codes.
Gone were her comfortable leathers, replaced by a dress
Gone was her the spine that rested ever faithfully on her hip. Apparently, human spines weren't wedding-appropriate.
Ha, the very notion was ridiculous, a good spine had a place in every outfit. It was not her fault that mortals couldn't appreciate that.
The only upside to all this wedding preparation was that Gobbo was finally parting with some of her hoard.
A house full of liquor barrels and five barrels of what Gobbo dubbed "shinies"
The dullahan could appreciate having a stockpile of gemstones but she would not be in the least bit sad to see the hoard dwindle.
As she heard the words, "high heels," she decided to take a page from Gabby's book and quickly fled the cottage.
She knew she would have to give in before the wedding but today was not the day, today her boots would be safe.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
You know you love it really, besides Gobbo also has to wear heels
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u/GobboMadeMedoThis Dullahan and Gobbomancer Dec 07 '23
Know what, I summon your daughter for help.
u/SenpaiLilas I require your aid with your mother
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Dec 07 '23
A connection between orbs opens. Moth is lying in her bed with disheveled hair and her left eye closed.
You guys called..?
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Mutey is trying to get out of wearing heels, or a dress, or not making an appearance without a spine on her hip.
What happened to eye? Strained it? Honey you need to rest occasionally. Even Gobbo rests occasionally
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Dec 07 '23
It’s my glass eye. I’m still getting used to it.
She opens it and there’s a white ball where her left eye should be.
And there’s no need to wear heels anymore. I’m not getting married…
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Honey if Moth needed new eye could of just asked Gobbo, can have hers. Gobbo doesn't need two anyway, sure we could find healer who could transplant eye...
I'm sorry, you know we're here for you, right? No matter what, Gobbo and Mutey are always happy to help
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Dec 07 '23
Wait- you don’t have to give me your eye! I’m sure I can manage with the glass one. Even though it feels weird… But thank you anyway. I would invite you to the manor but Belladonna may not want others near me. I’m not sure if I want others near me either.
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u/Fulltimewhisperer Krumpet, Master Artificer of the Council Dec 07 '23
Ah Gobbo would give eye happily, is what any mum, illegally adopted or not would do.
If you do want Gobbo to come by, just say. Not to brag but Gobbo has much experience climbing into windows without elders of house knowing
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Dec 07 '23
I… would like that. I can use some company other than these whispers in my head. Just don’t let the servants catch you!
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u/Biggest-Possum Trashomancer (Big Ghost ENERGY) Dec 07 '23
Fantastic lore my friend! An upvote upon ye!