Gareth Wednesday May 26th, 1999 7:05:59 PM
stands there trying to look somewhat calm about things. His mind races "I sure hope Patrark was correct. I would hate to be blind a long time - but I hope he was wrong and these folks can fix it sooner. How can I fight blind all the time? Suppose it's possible but I doubt I'd last long. I'd love to have a look at the swords and armor in the shops. Seems like a lot of people here make good stuff..." he waits to hear what goes on.
Onrad Wednesday May 26th, 1999 7:28:59 PM
"Yes, we are here to help our friend Gareth at the bequest of our new priest Tericus. The circumstances of how he was blinded were unusual." ::Onrad proceeds to tell the story of how his blindness was caused and was related to his being raised the dead and from the crystal."
Lucya of Donyra Wednesday May 26th, 1999 8:03:59 PM
Onrad, it sounds like your placement inside the crystal was a magical rather than a priestly thing. It also "seems" like a magical thing rather than a priestly type of magic that brought you forth from the crystal and left Gareth blind. Gareth, I'd like to examine you with some cursory spells and divinations to find out exactly what did happen to you. I should be able to discern by listening to the gossip on the wind some more of the nature of this occurance. Gareth and Onrad, please come with us. Tericus, we will need a respectable tithe to help with the costs of our efforts on Gareth's behalf. While we examine these two and cast the requisite spells, I suggest that the rest of you head to Star Tower, give them this symbol, and ask for a name level mage to assist us. She gives you a silver holy symbol of The Sisters which is a coin with three heads on it. Simply tell them what happened and they should be able to select someone appropriate to help us. Star Tower is just on the far side of Adventurer's Square. You can't miss it."
Gareth Wednesday May 26th, 1999 10:24:59 PM
goes with the priestess. "Thanks. I'll come with you."
Tericus Thursday May 27th, 1999 12:35:59 AM
takes the coin "Ok, we will go to the tower."
Teko Thursday May 27th, 1999 2:06:59 AM
On his way out, Teko takes in everything, trying to miss no details.
DM Thursday May 27th, 1999 5:24:59 AM
The party retraces its steps back to Adventurer's Square. There, having already spotted Star Tower, as it dominates the skyline of Plateau City for miles around, you walk north through the square turning west by a set of huge statues of an adventuring group. The placard says, "The White Dragons." Someone has scratched off the names of the group. After turning west the party faces another set of sculptures in front of a huge castle. The placard reads, "The Gold Dragons." The names are listed below of that famous group. The huge castle is topped by some huge pennants which spell out, "THE CATACOMBS" Dozens of adventurers enter and exit this huge building shopping at this the ultimate adventurer's establishment. To the Southwest, is the unmistakable golden sheen of Gold Dragon Castle behind some smaller buildings, one of which is a very nice looking tavern named The Golden Griffin. A sign in the window says, "Elves only." The place looks empty. The courtyard here is named Magic Square due to the number of mages to the south of The Catacombs that study their books, and engage in discussion outside the entrance to Star Tower whose entrance is just to the south of The Catacombs. As your eyes follow it's sleek glasssteel sides to it's top, you have to squint your eyes as the sun reflects powerfully off of it's surfaces. The door is open to let the sun in. A messenger mage comes to the door holding his nose and shouts, "Cantrips 101" with Mandatus will not meet this afternoon as he has...." (The messenger's voice trails off at the end.) One of the students yells back, "What was that again Largorak?" The messenger repeats more deliberately this time, "The class is cancelled because Mandatus has....turned himself into a giant slug." The students grip each other's hands in the triumph of freedom and laugh themselves silly. As the party approaches, several of them point and look interested in you...especially at Nonam. A mouth or two drops. One turns away in disgust.
Nonam Thursday May 27th, 1999 7:04:59 AM
Thinking it was probably unwise to reveal the party's contact with the dragon and wondering why he let himself be dragged along to Star Tower when he didn't want to go, Nonam says, "I'll wait for you guys back in the Catacombs. It's probably a neat shop." He turns around and heads back.
Gareth Thursday May 27th, 1999 2:04:59 PM
waits with the priestess wondering his fate...
Onrad Thursday May 27th, 1999 8:18:59 PM
Onrad helps Gareth get to where the examination will be held and assists in every way he can.
Jus Thursday May 27th, 1999 10:20:59 PM
Barely keeping his excitement at actually visiting STAR TOWER!!!! in check, Jus asks, "Just wondering Gareth, but this blindness thing is temporary and we may not have any money to even look at a sword for you after the 'treatment'. You sure this is worth it?"
Aeglos Friday May 28th, 1999 12:37:59 AM
" Of course it is worth it. Our friends sight is more valuable than a sword. "
Tericus Friday May 28th, 1999 1:39:59 AM
"What if you were blind, Jus? Wouldnt you want your sight back?"
Teko Friday May 28th, 1999 2:00:59 AM
"Umm...what is Star Tower? I have an idea, but where lies its fame?"
DM Friday May 28th, 1999 6:19:59 PM
The tower awaits. Nonam mopes about his lack of free will and window shops. Gareth gets examined. Jus speaks to Gareth as if he's there. The Wold spins on it's axis. Somewhere on a distant non-magical world, a group of friends in distant places pretend to be that which they are not.
Nonam Monday May 31st, 1999 3:36:59 PM
Still waiting for his companions to return, Nonam decides to see if the Catacombs happens to have a Staff of Power. Just for grins.
Gareth Monday May 31st, 1999 6:16:59 PM
waits to see the results of the examination... and breathes.
Aeglos Monday May 31st, 1999 8:16:59 PM
" Lets do what we ame here to do. "
Jus Monday May 31st, 1999 11:58:59 PM
"That's just my point; he's going to get his sight back in a couple of weeks, less than that now. Why not relish the experience that's been forced upon him? Hone his skills? Get sympathy from the girls?"
Tericus Tuesday June 1st, 1999 12:58:59 AM
"Your a strange person, Jus. You seem to be taking pleasure in Gareth's disability. Why is that?"
Teko Tuesday June 1st, 1999 3:45:59 AM
Once the party gets Gareth to the proper place, Teko inquires into the possibility of a tour.
Gaston of the Catacombs Tuesday June 1st, 1999 4:48:59 AM
::said in a very fake French accent:: "Ze Greetings Master Nonam. I am Gaston. I cater to the needs of the adventurer with money to spend. It prevents you from having to go from stall to stall within the Catacombs. Come into my parlour. Would you like some coffee from the Desert of Hope? It is very good and fresh. I have heard of your work in the City That Floats, yet have not had the pleasure of meeting you in person. No sir, there are no more Staves of Power per se. Since the "Magical Awakening" all such magical staves have developed into distinct items with very different abilities and temperments. I have two staves of that level of quality that I can lay my hands on to introduce to you if you would but show me a note of credit, tradable collateral, or cash and gems in the amount of 65,000 gold." He smiles and sips his rare coffee.
DM Tuesday June 1st, 1999 4:54:59 AM
(Teko, I'm not sure what you're referring to. Gareth and Onrad is with the priests of The sisters. Nonam is in The Catacombs. Everyone else is in front of Star Tower.) The party still stands in front of Star Tower discussing what to do next.
Lucya at Sister Temple Tuesday June 1st, 1999 5:00:59 AM
The priests pray, cast, chant, sing, recite, and dance around while the room shakes, mists, and storms. After 30 minutes or so or this, Lucya and her two "sisters" consult and then each come and kiss Gareth's forehead. "Yes, Gareth, it is definitely arcane magic that has done this to you. Not priestly magic. However, there has been an effect of this magic that is noticable to us. If we could examine you now, Onrad, we can confirm our suspicions."
Onrad Tuesday June 1st, 1999 5:01:00 AM
"Yes, of course. I am at your service."
Lucya of Sister Temple Tuesday June 1st, 1999 5:09:59 AM
They once again begin to chant, sing, pray, and dance over Onrad and in just a few minutes, they stop and Lucya explains. "Onrad, it seems that your friend Gareth here provided the means for your....continuance. He has, although unknowingly, given you a portion of his soul to renew yours. His soul, currently, thus is incomplete, a piece of it torn and removed as it were. One side effect of this is that he is blind. His soul will regrow over the next few weeks and his sight may return in the promised two weeks, however, we cannot confirm this. A Restoration spell may work, however, we are not sure. Gareth, would you like us to try or wait for your friends to return and see what remedy the mages can provide?
Gareth Tuesday June 1st, 1999 7:41:59 PM
"I think we should wait and find out what the mage says. If we are going to do something other than let me wait for my soul to regrow(?) I would like to know it's going to work. If not I think I'll just wait. That choice everyone seems to think will work for sure."
Nonam Tuesday June 1st, 1999 7:49:59 PM
Nonam sips his coffee and smiles, "Actually Gaston, I was just curious if you had such potent items. I have of course heard of your shop but didn't believe many of the tales. I plan to do a good bit of shopping while in Plateau City but I don't want to spend the "Party Gold." I don't want to have to go through committees to have some purchasing power. So first I have to acquire some captial. I assume you buy magic items as well as sell them? For I'm seeking to sell a Ring of the Grasshopper, a Wand of Wonder, and a Wand of Shopping. Once they are sold I intend to do some purchasing most likely for a wand that suits me better than these other two."
Onrad Tuesday June 1st, 1999 11:00:59 PM
Well, Gareth, we trained for several days and then travelled here for 2 days. I'd say you only have a week which is 5 days left. I'm almost afraid to say this, but what can happen in five days?"
Gareth Tuesday June 1st, 1999 11:18:59 PM
laughs at Onrad's question. After a few moments he composes himself and says "Tell you what, lets see what the mage says and then go see what the Gold Dragons want. If they can stand to wait a few days then fine. Let's see if my sight really returns in 5 more days. But I don't want to leave until I get to actually see the city."
Tericus Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 1:51:59 AM
"Well, are we going in?" not waiting for a response, walks up to the door and knocks on it
Teko Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 2:08:59 AM
Teko, after consulting the Cosmic Conversation and trying to remember really hard what just happened, finally comes to his senses with a sudden realization that he has not been paying attention.
DM Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 5:09:59 AM
The door remains open, even after you knock on it. A gruff voice speaks from within. "Come. Speak. Do." Inside are two dwarves, evidently brothers if not twins. "We are Flin/Glowin." (They speak at the same time.) They motion at each other to continue and then Flin does. "How may The Mages Guild assist you?"
Nikar Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 5:36:59 AM
"My stars and moons! It's The Three! And they've become even more it seems. Oh, sorry, we haven't been introduced." The woman before them is tall and straight. She looks out of place here amongst all the beards and pointed hats. You wonder what it is for a minute and then realize that she although approaching middle age is tan, somewhat pretty in a predatory way, and dressed in travelling clothes! She continues, "I am Nikar, newly appointed High Mage. Oh, you don't know me. That's refreshing somehow. I'm from The Floating city same as you. I've followed your careers closely and with interest." The two dwarves mouths drop open with surprise and a little disgust that the high mage is deigning to consult with these.....non mages of non-importance. "Come, enter! Big things are happening! Larger than anyone realizes and I'm chomping at the bit to tell someone. Hardest part of my job is keeping the secrets. So since I can't tell anyone these incredible happenings, I can at least ease my mind with some news and stories of home! Glowin, we'll have Berry Tea and sweet cookies in the library. Please, will you join me?" She pauses for a moment. "Where are the others? Gareth the mighty, Onrad the Onery, Nonam the also Onery, Flaust the....well Flaust?"
Lucya Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 5:42:59 AM
"Gentlemen, I respect your wishes. I do feel that a Restoration Spell stands a good chance of at least shortening your condition. Please return if we can be of any further assistance. Also, I'd like to personally invite you to our services tomorrow. I think, Gareth, that they would help you be content with your situation and Onrad, perhaps our services might help you resolve any feelings of guilt over what has happened to your friend here."
Onrad Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 5:44:59 AM
"Drat the Wold, Gareth. What are we doing? The Three is not at their best when you're in this condition. This spell here has a chance to work. You're missing out on events of a lifetime. We're dining with the Gold Dragons tonight! You need to see that! Come on Gareth! Let's give it a try!"
Jus Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 5:50:59 AM
Jus looks incredulously at Tericus, "you can't be serious... but I guess you don't really know Gareth yet." Rolling his eyes, he's glad to get distracted with the dwarvish twins. "Right now, I agree with Teko. A tour would be pretty cool if they offered one. I'd love to write Libome about this!"
Nonam (catacombs) Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 4:00:59 PM
Nonam sips his coffee and waits for Gaston to answer him.
Gareth Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 6:44:59 PM
bows and says "I thank you for your services. What kind of money would it cost us for you to cast the spell? I just want to know as much as I can before I decide."
Lucya Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 11:02:59 PM
It seems that you are adventurers of some importance if you are dining with the Gold tonight. If you'll spread the word as to who helped you to all who ask, I'll only charge you a token of the usual donation for such services. If it works 1,000 in gold. If it doesn't, consider it an act of kindness from us to you.
Gareth Wednesday June 2nd, 1999 11:17:59 PM
"OK, do it. I can spend 1000 gp for that. I will be glad to spread the word as to who helped me as well. I will also be glad to make a recommendation to any who need one.". Not being able to resist the temptation, the somewhat proud warrior says "And just so you'll know who we are... We are The Three. Our latest "big" adventure was to help thwart the Dark Lord by successfully infiltrating their south army headquarters. Somehow I think we will be seeing him again."
Tericus Thursday June 3rd, 1999 12:27:59 AM
"Id love some berry tea, Nicar."
Nikar Thursday June 3rd, 1999 4:28:59 AM
::smiles:: Wonderful. This way please. She walks through the wall and disappears.
Lucya Thursday June 3rd, 1999 4:49:59 AM
"Very well then. Please lie down and close your eyes." They once again dance around, chant, sing, and the room once again shakes, rains, and hoots with the sounds of animals. Gareth feels a surge of energy go through him. Then there is a burning sensation in his eyes. Gareth sees in his mind three beautiful women. They murmur as if whispering on the wind as if in a dream. "Is he worrrrrrrthy??? Worrrrrrrrthy??? Neeeeedffful??? Is hhheeeee??? Arre yyouuuuu??? Yessss! Heee issssss. Be wellllllllll. Beware thoughhhhhhh. Much lossssss isssss stillllll to coooooommmme." When all the commotion stops, Lucya says, "Ok, Gareth, may The Sisters bless you with your sight. Open your eyes." When Gareth complies, he can see! Although everything is extremely bright. It hurts because of the brightness.
Gareth Thursday June 3rd, 1999 7:14:59 AM
smiles big. "Thank you for my sight. I heard something - someone said something like much loss is still to come? What does that mean?".
Jus Thursday June 3rd, 1999 1:13:59 PM
Gladly following Nikar, Jus comments to the others, "Make sure to watch your step in the tower, I'd hate for us to get stuck here as swine."
Nonam (catacombs) Thursday June 3rd, 1999 4:38:59 PM
Nonam wonders if Gaston has fallen asleep.
Aeglos Thursday June 3rd, 1999 7:26:59 PM
" Jus, when are we going to see who we came to see? "
Gaston Thursday June 3rd, 1999 10:25:59 PM
"Oh, I see. You desired an answer to that statement. I thought you were just making the statement. Are you wanting to sell this stuff here, then?
Lucya Thursday June 3rd, 1999 10:27:59 PM
"I didn't say anything....who said it Gareth?"
Onrad Thursday June 3rd, 1999 10:28:00 PM
"You can see Gareth? Truly?"
Gareth Thursday June 3rd, 1999 10:55:59 PM
"I saw three beautiful women. They asked if I had need and if I was worthy. They said yes and bid me well but then added that I needed to beware because much loss was still to come - that's pretty much it." Gareth squints at Onrad. "I can see you. It's hard though - everythings so bright."
Nikar Friday June 4th, 1999 7:34:59 AM
"Uh, Jus, are the others coming?" She looks slightly concerned and has a look of one who is appraising things.
tericus Friday June 4th, 1999 11:15:59 PM
"Im coming."
Teko Friday June 4th, 1999 11:37:59 PM
"Let's go."
Aeglos Saturday June 5th, 1999 9:55:59 PM
"yes, lets go."
Jus Saturday June 5th, 1999 11:24:59 PM
"Aeglos, I believe the consensus was to answer the request tomorrow. Today is to experience the hospitality and beauty of the city, and to take the opporunity to equip ourselves for whatever lies in the future."
Nonam (Catacombs) Sunday June 6th, 1999 4:02:59 PM
"I asked if you purchased items as well as sell them. If you do, I'd be interested in what you would give me for the previously stated items."
Gaston of the Catecombs Monday June 7th, 1999 5:38:59 AM
Well, Sir Nonam, I can offer you 15,000 for the Wand of Wonder without asking what changes have occured to it since the magical convergence. It is quite in demand currently. A Ring of the Grasshopper was very rare before the changes, now, who knows? I"ll offer you 7,000gp for it. To be honest, I have not heard of a Wand of Shopping. A year ago that would have troubled me greatly and I would have been sorely embarrassed, however, these days, it happens daily. Tell me about it's powers and I'll see if an offer is appropriate.
Nikar Monday June 7th, 1999 5:44:59 AM
Nikar frowns as if she's listening and says to Jus, "Your friends are of opposing minds regarding your use of time. Perhaps we can get to know one another at a later date when your, ahh,...... compatriots are not so.....demanding. Do you not agree?" She moves to put up the tea a look of disapointment in her manner.
Onrad Monday June 7th, 1999 5:51:59 AM
"Hmm...so you're still not seening normally." To the priests he says, "Thank you. We are at your service. Do you know why this particular result has happpened?"
Lucya Monday June 7th, 1999 5:52:00 AM
"Perhaps he is just getting used to things. Give him a few minutes."
DM Monday June 7th, 1999 5:52:59 AM
After a few more minutes, Gareth's sensitivity lessens and then disappears as he adjusts to the light of The Wold once again.
Gareth Monday June 7th, 1999 7:35:59 AM
"That's much better. So who were those three women and what did they mean when they said to beware?"
Tericus Monday June 7th, 1999 9:03:59 AM
"I didnt mean to offend you, Nikar. Id love to have some tea with you, if i havent offended you too much."
Nonam (catacombs) Monday June 7th, 1999 3:48:59 PM
::Chuckles:: "Not a Wand of Shopping my friend but a Wand of ShoCKing. It produces a small electrical charge about on a par with the Shocking Grasp spell."
Aeglos Tuesday June 8th, 1999 12:43:59 AM
" Yes, Nikar, I apologize as well. I am being impatient, so if you will forgive me, I would love to join you for tea. "
Teko Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:02:59 AM
Teko, following Nikar, says, "Boo! Nikar, you must watch as well as listen. I was trained by a rather adept thief, and I tread rather lightly. But I am here, and I am ready for tea. I look forward to it and to your hospitality."
Lucya Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:41:59 AM
Lucya casts a simple Divination spell and then says, "I think, my friend that you are indeed favored. That was The Sisters: Teresalia, Donyra, and Mittiri that spoke to you. Heed their words well. It is not often that the gods deign to speak to men."
Gaston of the Catecombs Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:46:59 AM
"I'm so sorry, my friend Sir Nonam. I must be getting a touch deaf. A Wand of Shocking. Hmm...I can offer you 7,000 for that. It is quite popular nowadays with the low level players who hope it will manifest new more powerful magics at a later date. So, my friend, is this acceptable or do you have a counter offer?
Nikar the High Mage Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:51:59 AM
She smiles to herself and returns to the table with the Tea. "So tell me, how fares things in the Big Float? Any sign of the Black Dragons lately? Any moves by the Lords of Diamonds lately? How fare the Red Tigers?"
Onrad Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:54:59 AM
Onrad's jaw drops at Lucya's words. "No. Our group has suffered enough of late. We must change that fate. He stares hard at Gareth. There will be no more death. I have decided. Come. Let's find our compatriots and tell them of your success."
Nonam Tuesday June 8th, 1999 4:47:59 PM
"So 29,000 for the lot. hmmm. Perhaps you could offer a higher amount in store credit to guarantee that all my money stays with you. 40,000 perhaps."
Gareth Tuesday June 8th, 1999 6:55:59 PM
is taken quite aback by Lucya's words. "Three gods spoke to ME!?! Hmmm. I am also suprised as I don't pay much homage to any of them very often... Perhaps I should think about that some more." Gareth digs into the bag of holding he carries and begins to pull out the gold and give it to the priestesses of the temple. Once completed he looks at the ladies and says "You have really helped me. Thank you. I will not forget it - and I hope I may be of service to you one day as well.". He turns and says "Lets go find the others. Do we have the time to go sword and armor shopping?"
Tericus Wednesday June 9th, 1999 12:18:59 AM
"Im sorry, i dont have any news on those groups. But what about you? How did you become the high mage, Nikar? Im sure that is quite a story in itself."
Teko Wednesday June 9th, 1999 4:20:59 AM
Teko listens while enjoying his tea.
Gaston of the Catecombs Wednesday June 9th, 1999 12:53:59 PM
"No, I'm sorry, sir. I'm not authorized to make such exclusivity contracts. I can, however, increase my offer a bit I think in the name of cooperation and friendship. How does an even 30,000 sound? Very fair, I think, as each offer by itself was generous."
Nikar of Star Tower Wednesday June 9th, 1999 1:15:59 PM
"No, actually it's more of a tradgedy. Shortly after Claudia's death last year, my predecessor, Shafbaffum, a very experienced mage and the most powerful on The Wold at the time, served in this capacity. He was here in the tower studying the Ascension Ring of Water the Gold Dragons had recovered and was beginning to have some success. True, it was draining his resistance and perhaps a little of his sanity to keep forcing his will onto the ring without it taking over his conscious acts, but he was learning much about the makeup, history, purposes and capabilities of the single ring and the 4 rings as a whole. Without warning, Star Tower was attacked from the sewers below by a highly trained Sahuagin Strike Force. The Gold Dragons arrived, but too late. The Sahuagin and the Arch-mage were gone never to be seen again. Nothing has been heard of that ring or of the Arch-mage for more than a year now. During this time, I had been working on the usual stuff in my warehouse lab in the Big Float. About a month after his disappearance, I received a summons from Sturtavent and the Council of Mages and came here to this post. And this is the first moment to stop and relax I've had since." She takes a final drought of her tea and sets down her empty cup. "I understand you are to dine with the Gold Dragons tonight. Congratulations. That is no mean feat. You must be special indeed. They have not gathered together as a....whole group, since the Shafbaffum incident over a year ago. I wonder how many of them will actually meet with you tonight." She eyes the party and then suddenly laughs. "Oh, this will never do! Mycroft will have my head. Have you anything to wear to the banquet besides your riding and adventuring clothes? No? Then you must hurry and get some. If it was up to Valdor or Mordred, you could show up in a loincloth, but Mycroft insists on everyone dressing for dinner." She scribbles something on a piece of paper and puts her seal on it. "Here, take this to Von der Boore's in the Open Palm Market. He'll fix you up. Probably make you take a bath though." She gets a faraway look for a second and actually giggles. "Tell him it's a dinner at the Gold Dragon Castle and he'll take it from there. Also tell him to charge it to the GD Castle. If they want you dressed for the occasion, they can very well pay for it. At least that's what I always do and no one has complained yet." It's been wonderful chatting with you and sharing tea. "Oh, is there something you came seeking here at the tower?"
Nonam Wednesday June 9th, 1999 5:24:59 PM
Nonam, "Well, I'd hoped for a little more. You were of course my first choice, and I haven't checked to see what anyone else would offer. I suppose it would be foolish of me not to check around... I do want a staff though, and I'm sure your selection is best. So I'll return soon. It was good to meet you, Gaston." Nonam gets up to leave. He stands outside waiting for his companions to come back by and his thoughts turn to the magic items. "Wand of Wonder... no definitely has to go. My magic's unpredictable enough as is. Ring of the Grasshopper... had it for over a year and still haven't used it. Flying's better than jumping. It gets to go. Wand of Shocking. Hmm, it's proved useful in the past. But I need more powerful magic now. If only it would manifest some other powers like Gaston was saying..." He takes the wand out and studies it as he continues waiting. "It does have a nice comfortable feel to it... maybe I'll wait a bit on this one and see what happens."
Gareth Wednesday June 9th, 1999 6:25:59 PM
After any farewells and parting words from Lucya Gareth excitedly leaves and begins ot looks around for the first time. As he wonders around a bit like a kid in a candy store he says "Wow! This place is really neat. He begins to walk toward Star Tower without thinking then stops "Onrad, I think this is the way to Star Tower. Don't know why... it just 'feels' right. Am I close?"
DM Thursday June 10th, 1999 9:02:59 PM
suddenly carrages pull up in front of everyone. The drivers all step down and repeat the same thing. "Mycroft has sent us to find you, you need to be dressed for dinner." With that the hold the carrage doors open waiting.
Aeglos Thursday June 10th, 1999 11:08:59 PM
" My, this is excellent tea. "
Gareth Friday June 11th, 1999 12:20:59 AM
looks at Onrad then back to the cabbie. "Who's Mycroft? We're eating with the Gold Dragons tonight. Mycroft will have to wait."
Tericus Friday June 11th, 1999 1:51:59 AM
"I agree. this is the best tea ive ever had. Bu t the real reason we came is that our friend Gareth eyesight is lost, and the high priests at the 3 sisters temple thinks its mage magic in nature, not priestly magic. we came to get some advice on the subject from you."
Teko Friday June 11th, 1999 5:58:59 AM
Teko looks up from his tea and interjects. "Yes, Onrad fell in combat. He was preserved and raised through wizardly means. Gareth carried Onrad's life-force until the proper ceremony could be performed. In that ceremony, Gareth lost his vision. It has been very difficult to heal."
Jus Friday June 11th, 1999 6:39:59 AM
"I had hoped for a tour of the Tower; I'd love to tell my old friend, Libome, about it. Tea with you and enjoying your company will be news enough."
Nonam Sunday June 13th, 1999 4:53:59 PM
Wand still in hand, Nonam shrugs his shoulders and hops in the carriage.
Aeglos Sunday June 13th, 1999 9:26:59 PM
continues sipping his tea.
Teko Monday June 14th, 1999 3:37:59 AM
"Perhaps we could take a tour on a later date? I'd very much like to see more of this place. It's wonderful!"
DM Monday June 14th, 1999 3:53:59 AM
Wherever you are right now you begin to feel that old familiar pull of telaportation. Suddenly the party finds themselves all standing in front of a very frightened looking older mage. He speaks to someone behind him. "There Sir Mycroft, they are all here now is this acceptable?" A deep silken voice speaks from behind the frightened mage. "Yes thank you Falderall, that will do nicely, your sentence has just been reduced to 12 months instead of years, remember do not try to bribe my officials with out my authority again." With that the dark figure comes into view. It is the gold dragon Mycroft. He bows deeply to the party and begins to apologies. "My friends, I am soo sorry for the way I had to pull you all here but I was afraid my messages were not getting through.(see out of character page) This evenings dinner will be a bit of an auspicious occasion and it is imperative that we find you suitable attire at once. Everyone will be there."
Nonam Monday June 14th, 1999 5:10:59 PM
"I don't really feel like buying special clothes just for a dinner."
Gareth Monday June 14th, 1999 6:23:59 PM
As Gareth appears in the new locale Gareth begins to draw his sword. When he sees no apparent danger he refrains. He thinks to himself "Who is this Mycroft guy?..." Out loud he says "I take it you are one of the Gold Dragons? Sorry for my defensive posture, most of the time when something like that happens there's someone we don't want to see on the other side. What's all this concern over clothing I keep hearing about? This is really an honor for us, but why is it such a big deal for you guys?"
Jus Monday June 14th, 1999 10:47:59 PM
As soon as Mycroft began talking of dinner clothing, Jus dropped his pack. "Honestly guys, I would love to have a decent bath and get some nice clothes. If the Gold Dragons were kind enough to take time out to see us, we should at least show them some honor through the way we dress."
Aeglos Tuesday June 15th, 1999 12:32:59 AM
I am so confused right now, I am just glad we are all together again.
Teko Tuesday June 15th, 1999 3:46:59 AM
"Just take this, Nonam, as a return to the days of childhood, when your mother insisted that you come to the dinner table clean, and dressed so-so, and...well, you know what I mean." Teko bows to Mycroft, "Thank you so very much, sir, for having us here. It IS a great honor. Please show us the way to the basins and baths and clothes. And, by all means, if it isn't too much trouble, could you tell us what will be on the menu this evening?"
Nonam Tuesday June 15th, 1999 9:30:59 AM
"Mother? Huh, that would probably have made growing up a little different."
Tericus Tuesday June 15th, 1999 4:30:59 PM
"Is this how the Gold Dragons usually invite guests to dinner?"
Teko Tuesday June 15th, 1999 8:51:59 PM
"Ah, there is no gift greater than a mother. Nonam, I'm sorry that you were not blessed with that gift. Now, as for being raised by a father, that was a blessing I had to forego. But not for much longer, perhaps..."
Mycroft Wednesday June 16th, 1999 8:27:59 AM
As Mycroft looks around at all the people and all their scatterd conversations he wispers to himself "Is that how focused we were before we became gold dragons?" Then out loud he says. "I understand that you are not used to such methods or invitations but the most powerful people in the relm will be at this dinner tonight and I just thought you would like to look your best. And when I say the most powerful people, that is not a flatering title. Now if you would like a bath than please go throughtr the golden doors to my left and if you would like to go straight to the taylor follow me. With that he starts to head off down a hall.
Jus Wednesday June 16th, 1999 11:18:59 AM
Glad for the chance to get the thick layers of dirt off, Jus heads straight for the baths without hesitation.
Tericus Wednesday June 16th, 1999 12:03:59 PM
"I think a bath would be most pleasent right now."
Nonam Wednesday June 16th, 1999 4:02:59 PM
"A bath it is."
Gareth Wednesday June 16th, 1999 6:19:59 PM
starts to follow Mycroft but seeing the others concerned about dirt he decides to go toward the bath. "Never had much use for baths - waste of good water at our farm. We would rather use it on the crops. We'll be over in a minute to get the clothes."
Aeglos Friday June 18th, 1999 1:43:59 AM
heads towards the bath area
Teko Friday June 18th, 1999 5:24:59 AM
As Teko heads for the bath, he asks, "Do you have any waterfalls behind those golden doors? I've bathed many times in a waterfall. It's very invigorating. I can highly recommend it."
Onrad Monday June 21st, 1999 5:31:59 AM
Thinking this Mycroft fellow very arrogant, he leans towards Nonam and whispers where no one else can hear, "If I ever get that arrogant or conceited, do what you have to do bring it to my notice. Holy Lem' what an ego!"
Mycroft Monday June 21st, 1999 5:36:59 AM
Ahh, everyone wants baths first then. Good. With your permission, I'll call for a tailor for after your baths. Sorry, Teko, we don't have a waterfall, but that's a wonderful idea. We'll have to talk later about installing one. I keep forgetting you guys are from The Floating City and have experienced the baths there.
Valdor Monday June 21st, 1999 5:43:59 AM
A huge specimen of manhood emerges from the golden doors leading to the baths. He is nude and flaunting it. He has a huge grin with a full set of white teeth. "Greetings fellows. I'm Valdor. The bath is hot. No babes to make you more comfortable, though. We'll talk later. Enjoy! There's a sauna beyond the bath, and soaps and drying robes in the closet between the two." He then turns to Mycroft and his grin grows twice as large. "Mycroft my friend! How's it hang....how's it goin'!" Valdor gives Mycroft a huge naked hug.
Mycroft Monday June 21st, 1999 5:44:59 AM
Mycroft looks very embarrassed for a moment. Then looking at his ruined velvet suit, he recovers and says, "Welcome home Valdor. Get some clothes on."
Valdor Monday June 21st, 1999 5:47:59 AM
"Of course, it would be rude to walk around nude. Hey that rhymed!" After repeating his little ditty several times and walking away to his chambers still nude, he shouts back down the corridor, "Welcome to Gold Dragon Castle Gentlemen! Haaaa Haaa!"
Mycroft Monday June 21st, 1999 5:51:59 AM
"I'll return when the tailor arrives. If you need anything just yell. We have a great new staff. Your rooms are prepared. Let us know if you need to send for any supplies or mounts that are elsewhere. Dinner is one hour after sunset."
Nonam Monday June 21st, 1999 3:36:59 PM
"So these are the famous Gold Dragons. How about that?" He heads off to the baths.
Tericus Monday June 21st, 1999 5:03:59 PM
"I didnt know Valdor was suck a free spirit. Which bath is mine?"
Gareth Monday June 21st, 1999 7:32:59 PM
smiles as he sees Valdor not sure if he really wants to prance around nude. "Mycroft, we DO need to send for our wagon. I was blind when we entered the city so I am unsure where it is located." He looks to the other guys and says "Where's the wagon?". Once resolved Gareth casually walks off to the showers - feeling as if this is a place for warriors.
Aeglos Monday June 21st, 1999 8:28:59 PM
finishes bathing and dons a towel as he waits for the tailor.
Onrad Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 4:39:59 AM
Onrad goes to one of the closets and gets a robe towel. He then sits and soaks in the bath on the far end.
DM Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 4:48:59 AM
The bath is a huge affair with a super-heated bowl shaped pool with steps leading down on all sides. Those who linger are rewarded with some light wine and cheese. After a time, a huge giant of a man emerges from the suana singing offkey. #I'm big, I'm big, ya know, I'm big.# Greetings! I'm Raven! This is my friend Trull." He points to a purple rat running up his rather large arm to his shoulder and down the other side. Welcome to our home! Don't worry, it's plenty large for everyone! And lots of food! Large piles of it! Can't wait...it's going to be a giant evening! It's simply large of you to come. Truly. Coming Oddy?" he says to a smallish figure behind him.
Oddyseus Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 4:51:59 AM
The smallish figure pops Raven with a towel with such precision that it leaves a 6 inch welt. "You fool! I told you not to call me that! Next time, I'll have blood!" Then he sees the party and mutters something unintelligible slipping out quickly as a shadow." (Thieves recognize a handsign of acknowledgment.)
DM Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 5:00:59 AM
Those of you who bathe quickly find your individual rooms and are also offered snaks of fruit and some strong Fruit Fly Tea. Manfred, the Head of Staff comes by and introduces himself to you and offers to send "the twins" whoever they are to get your wagon etc. and have it brought to the castle. The time seems to pass entirely too slow as the lazy afternoon continues.
Jus Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 5:22:59 AM
"This sure is a far way from those Chimera's! Things can't get much better, can they!" Jus enjoys the bath, making sure to get all the blood and grime out of his hair. "Hey Onrad, were your brothers as, ummm, free as the Gold Dragons in their house? Mine would've been sent to clean the stables if they walked around in the buff."
Onrad Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 5:49:59 PM
"Of course not! But then we had individual baths in our chambers. The old metal tub thing with the scrub brush. And the old wolf-nanny looking for scrub marks when we got out! Most people say they would like to relive their childhood years and be young again. Bah!! These are the good times!"
Tericus Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 5:57:59 PM
"I wonder if the other gold dragons are here. All the fellows back home will be extremely jealous when they find out where ive been! I am tired of walking around in a towel, though. i wonder what kind of clothing we will all get.
Gareth Tuesday June 22nd, 1999 7:05:59 PM
enjoys the baths but soon tires of it. He gets out and goes to his room. He greets Manfred and asks to be summoned when the taylor is ready.
Teko Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 2:25:59 AM
Teko scrubs thoroughly, but quickly, and a bit more discreetly than Valdor. While he has the chance, he treats his beard with special care, trimming it up a bit. "This is wonderful, but I think I could get spoiled rather quickly." He moves on to the tailor.
Nonam Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 4:41:59 AM
Nonam looks at the cheese offered before the bath and asks, "Are you nuts? You shouldn't eat before getting in the water. You'll cramp up!... Nevertheless, that stuff looks good. I'll try it when I get out."
Manfred Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 6:03:59 AM
Manfred comes to get the group of you and directs you to a sunny corner room where a man dressed in a neat ruffled shirt standing staring out the window as if looking for inspiration.
Von der Boore Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 6:04:59 AM
After a few moments, he spins and says, "Line up! I haven't much time! I've others to tend to at my establishment and I must return before they finish bathing! Hands out at your sides, there! Humph! Potential here, but...Ah! He quickly begins taking measurements and calling them out commanding Manfred to write them down which he does. Then within moments, he says, "There. Good.!" and without a word rushes out the door.
Manfred Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 6:12:59 AM
"Gentlepersons, I'll bring your garments to you when they are ready. There is a library down on the 2nd floor if you'd like to read or relax there. The North Tower is open if you'd like to climb it and enjoy the view. I'll be glad to send your..a...usual garments out to be cleaned or stiched if you would like. We also have a swordsmith hired for the afternoon since Valdor and Mordred wish their weapons honed and polished. So if any of you would like your weapons tended to, we'd be happy to tend to that need. Uh, where was that wagon again?"
Gareth Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 6:52:59 PM
smiles at the idea of getting his weapon honed. He takes it to the swordsmith and watches him as he works - trying to learn. "Anyone who works on Valdor's sword must be good" he muses. He also takes a look at Valdor's sword - just to see it... After a while he gets bored and races up the north tower to look at the city. "Finally! I get to see it."
Onrad Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 8:34:59 PM
Onrad lazily heads towards the library and begins to look up books on dexterity and tumbling. He settles himself in with some of the coffee and the books and a huge leather backed chair and finds contentment.
Nonam Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 11:16:59 PM
Nonam declines the offer to have his old clothes cleaned and puts them back on so as not to roam about like Valdor. Then he heads down to the library with Onrad. He starts rumaging about looking for spells. Failing that he looks for something about the Gold Dragons thinking thata surely they must have something about themselves that he could bring up in dinner.
Aeglos Wednesday June 23rd, 1999 11:46:59 PM
Puts on his clean but old clothes amd wnders around in the library.
Tericus Thursday June 24th, 1999 3:26:59 AM
puts on his freshly cleaned robe and heads to the library. finds some books on flute playing and tries to learn new songs to play on the road
Teko Thursday June 24th, 1999 3:36:59 AM
"Thanks very much, Manfred. Here are my old garments. Thanks very much for seeing to them. And thank you for your hospitality." Teko heads straightaway to the library and has a good look around, sampling pages here and there, to get an idea of the range of topics available.
DM Thursday June 24th, 1999 5:06:59 AM
Both Onrad and Nonam find plenty to read about in the subjects of Dexterity and The Gold Dragons. Although it's easy to see that only common knowledge is included in this library. (No details included here, though. I figure that JK knows enough to roleplay knowledge of the GDs.) No spellsbooks are present, although there are multiple books concerning magic even books about other spellbooks. Tericus finds some books on music and composing, but nothing about the playing of the flute in specific. He does find some songs he can try to learn to play. Teko finds that the books tend to be books that would specifically interest one of the Gold Dragons and most of them have the name of the GD that owns them on the inside cover. Some of them have locations found and even some dates.
Nonam Thursday June 24th, 1999 3:46:59 PM
Nonam reads a bit about the GDs and various magical theories. He then looks for something about legendary treasures that have never been found.
Gareth Thursday June 24th, 1999 4:36:59 PM
still wonders what Valdor's sword looks like and if he learned anything from watching the swordsmith. AND ... the view from the north tower..... :)
Onrad Thursday June 24th, 1999 7:46:59 PM
Onrad grins as Nonam begins looking for treasure. "Feeling a little poor in these surroundings are we? I agree. If these guys can do it we can. I'ts just a matter of a decision followed by lots of narrow escapes." Onrad closes his eyes half calculating and half dreaming for awhile. When he opens his eyes, he begins reading where Nonam left off about the Gold Dragons and their exploits.
Jus Thursday June 24th, 1999 11:36:59 PM
Jus goes up to enjoy the views of a city again. The quiet times come seldom, he's going to enjoy them when they do.
Tericus Friday June 25th, 1999 1:36:59 AM
goes to a far corner in the library, so as not to disturb anyone, and begins playing some of the various songs he has found.
Rosco Friday June 25th, 1999 5:16:59 AM
A young man walks into the library and looks around and smiles, "I'm glad to see you have made yourselves at home. It's good to see some of you again. Uh, I mean it's good to see those of you I've seen before again....Uh, I've spent way too much time in my lab today. Sorry, when things don't go right, it frustrates me. I shut down my experiments a bit early it seems and now I have some time to waste....same as you I guess. So what have "The Three" of you been up to lately?"
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