Gareth (Poison Imm., Invisible, Silent) d20=13 Monday October 9th, 2000 10:39:00 AM
The warrior follows Nonam as he uses the last charge of his ring for the day to go invisible. He also engages his shield and becomes silent. As he moves forward his confidence is renewed as he realizes he is only suffering from fatigue (Con). He ignores it and is ready for anything.
Teko Monday October 9th, 2000 9:54:54 PM
Teko seems disappointed somehow that the wall of fire is gone, but, as he walks, he looks ever more closely for any signs of danger. He grips the wand in his hand very tightly. "This is amazing. I've been dead once, and sometimes I still catch myself in the old habit of being afraid to die." Immediately, he relaxes a bit and his old grin returns. Nevertheless, he concentrates intensely on the party's surroundings.
Onrad Monday October 9th, 2000 10:49:04 PM
Onrad claps Teko on the back and says, "Cheer up, my friend. It's only normal. With me it worked the other way. I was paranoid of dying for awhile. Now I'm sorta back to normal." Onrad also invokes his last invisibility through his armor. He follows about 6' behind the Nonamprints.
DM JK Tuesday October 10th, 2000 9:14:58 AM
Following the Nonam prints, the party manages to slink out through the gates (Tericus and Jus find that they are also compelled to follow).
Nonam Tuesday October 10th, 2000 9:16:04 AM
Nonam places a handprint on the ground and waits for the party to find him, "At which point he asks, "Where to now? How do we leave?"
Gareth (Poison Imm., Invisible) d20=4 Tuesday October 10th, 2000 10:36:09 AM
Along the way, seeing the commotion, the warrior decides to disengage his silence since there is no need for it. As they exit the house he sighs in great relief. "I say we go back the way we came. Down the same street back to that dump of a bar. We can then exit this place. I remember the way (Int). Nonam, why don't you continue to lead as you can provide a trail. If you need directions let me know. I'm not too afraid of being silent right now.".
Jus Tuesday October 10th, 2000 6:26:30 PM
After they pass the fights and are in more privacy, Jus talks quitely with Tericus, "I never said dying was fun -- it could be terribly painful. Being dead, though, is a incredible adventure. I've been blessed to be in the presence of two of our Elders as they departed; and I'll never forget the joy everyone felt when it happened. There are rumors of some elves' passage being politely forbidden, but even they talk of meeting ancestors and the excitement they felt in their moment's walk along the Path of Light."
Reflecting for a moment, Jus continues, "Surely you have similar views... I've heard humans bless one another and curse their enemies eternal lives in the same sentence. I've had a ship's priest -- human he was -- tell me of a great leviathan hunt a harpooner left for. You must know what I speak of, being a priest and all?"
Teko Tuesday October 10th, 2000 9:14:36 PM
Teko takes interest in the conversation between Jus and Tericus, listening with a mischevious smirk. But most of his attention is still upon their path.
Onrad d20=3 Tuesday October 10th, 2000 10:33:36 PM
Onrad says, "I remember the way as well, Gareth. Go Nonam. Quickly. Give us a print every 100 feet or so. Every 5 blocks we'll do a name call to be sure everyone is still with us. Tericus you there?"
DM JK Wednesday October 11th, 2000 7:28:14 AM
The explosive sounds of the battle at the gates make hearing each other speak a difficult task. Nevertheless, it is accomplished. Tericus fails to answer when called.
Nonam Wednesday October 11th, 2000 7:29:04 AM
"Shall we wait for Tericus or move on?"
Gareth (Invisible, 50% silent, Poison Imm.) Wednesday October 11th, 2000 2:34:12 PM
The warrior states flatly "We stay together. No exceptions. I don't suppose he's wearing that communication ring? The one you used before."
Tericus (by Jerry) Wednesday October 11th, 2000 7:24:12 PM
"I'm here. Sorry. Missed a hand print." [ooc: I think Sam is out of town. At least that's what his girlfriend said by IM the other night.]
Teko Wednesday October 11th, 2000 8:47:41 PM
"Excellent! We're all accounted for then?"
Jus Thursday October 12th, 2000 1:18:35 AM
Jus nods to Teko as he approaches, "You have any thoughts, Teko? Our friend Tericus must have been out of earshot -- or maybe he's just prayerfully considering my words." When everyone gets back together, Jus makes a point to find Nonam, "This is a great idea, Nonam; you go forward and we'll follow! Just make sure you don't claim you are leading us in earshot of Gareth."
Tericus(poisoin immunity) Thursday October 12th, 2000 3:52:11 AM
(sorry, i was out of town the last 3 days) "I think its better to save this conversation for later Jus. This isnt really the place for idol chitchat."
Nonam Thursday October 12th, 2000 9:54:07 AM
Once the group is assembled, Nonam leads the way back through town toward the "dump of a bar." He stops occassionally to make certain that everyone is together.
DM JK Thursday October 12th, 2000 9:57:52 AM
The group follows Nonam's prints, and everyone shortly arrives together outside the bar. Occassionaly it seemed as if certain drow noticed your passing, but everyone was busy going somewhere else, doing something else, or killing someone else. Obviously big things are happening tonight in Menzo, and you all have a good idea of just what those things are.
Gareth (Invisible, 50% silent, Poison Imm.) d20=11 Thursday October 12th, 2000 11:41:21 AM
The warrior moves through the city with the others and takes notice of those drow who seem to discover them. He makes sure they see that he notices them - and keeps a very menacing stance and demeanor as they move by just in case any of them get any ideas. When they arrive at the bar he says "Lets waste no time gentlemen. I'd be more than happy to leave without having to fight again. Who has the 'pass'?".
Teko Thursday October 12th, 2000 4:47:38 PM
Teko moves as inconspicuously as ever, staying to the shadows when possible.
Jus Thursday October 12th, 2000 8:54:47 PM
With a theatrical sigh, Jus says he'll stop talking about the everlife until they get somewhere more private. The quiet is too much for Jus, however, and he starts making quite comments on the drow they pass and wondering out loud if the Matron whom asked him to tea is still around.
Onrad Friday October 13th, 2000 1:19:08 AM
"Well, let's enter the World's Serpent Inn. Who has the coin?" Onrad looks around nervously.
Nonam Friday October 13th, 2000 9:15:32 AM
"I thought Gareth had it."
DM JK Friday October 13th, 2000 9:16:01 AM
The party tries to figure out who has the coin.
Tericus (poison immunity) Friday October 13th, 2000 6:10:17 PM
"I dont have the coin. I thought Onrad had it."
Jus Friday October 13th, 2000 9:02:57 PM
Jus laughs at everyone's confusion. When asked himself, he just shrugs and says, "I thought Nonam had it. Don't we have more than one? Oh yeah!" Jus drops his pack and starts rummaging through it, pulling out bits and pieces of stuff he's collected in his travels with the party. Triumphantly, Jus pulls out a coin and holds it up for everyone to see. He drops it into a vest pocket and quickly repacks his bag. "I think I have two more in there somewhere." Shrugging again, he pulls the coin out once again.
"Okay, children," Jus says with a smile, "be good and hold hands for the trip." When everyone gets together, Jus begins staring into, and through, the coin.
Teko Sunday October 15th, 2000 2:07:32 AM
Teko says, sounding as serious as he possibly can, "You're my hero, Jus." And he bursts out laughing, grasping the hands of those closest to him. Grinning, he is ready to go.
Onrad Sunday October 15th, 2000 7:31:08 PM
"Well, I'm glad we came through with our sanity intact...most of us. Let's go. I'm feeling claustrophobic down here." Onrad puts on a cloak to hide the blood of varions colors that is all over him and pulls it close tying its sash. He takes one look around, shudders once, and loops his arm in Jus'.
Nonam Monday October 16th, 2000 11:22:27 AM
Despite having an invisible head, Nonam makes his displeasure over the coin situation known by stamping his foot until it is found. When Jus pulls it out, he mutters, "Finally. Let's go."
DM JK Monday October 16th, 2000 11:24:23 AM
With the coin found, the party advances on what is without doubt the shabbiest bar in Menzo. Horrid music pours out of the door, and it's relatively full inside despite the fighting in the streets. Obviously the riff-raff of this bar care little about what the great houses do.
Gareth Monday October 16th, 2000 11:39:46 AM
The warrior grabs a hand, takes one last look around, and says, "Good riddance. I hope the others make it out OK." He then turns and faces the inn area, looking forward to one of those drinks...
Onrad d20=18 Monday October 16th, 2000 1:26:54 PM
"What an ignorant!.....Quickly let's get out of here. This is not the place. Jus, you forgot to look through the coin! I thought you knew that! Holy Lem! Give me those coins. You're fired!" Then with a grin born of long friendship, fatigue, and a little anxiousness, he drags Jus and the rest back outside. Then he holds out his hand for the coin. "You get so curious at times that you forget important things Jus." Onrad says, "Grab hold of me...try to see what I see." Onrad looks through the coin at the bar...trying to see the Inn that is not the inn. "If this doesn't work, then (oops failed voluntary intel check) I guess we get out the hard way."
Teko Monday October 16th, 2000 6:42:58 PM
"I've never been irretrievably lost before. This is fun!"
Jus Tuesday October 17th, 2000 1:44:29 AM
Jus looks at Onrad with a *very* puzzled look and takes the coin back. "Onrad, we had to come to the... ummm.. most appropriate place in town before we used the coin, that's why we walked to this tavern. But since you asked ssoooo nicely, you may use it this time." Jus politely -- with a flourish -- hands the coin back to Onrad.
Nonam Tuesday October 17th, 2000 8:20:40 AM
Nonam doesn't say anything else, but he looks really creepy standing there without a head.
DM JK Tuesday October 17th, 2000 8:24:43 AM
Jus and Onrad bicker over the coin for a bit but finally they open up the portal to the World Serpent Inn. The group steps through expecting perhaps cheers of rejoicing at their success, but only one person in the inn looks up as you arrive. You obviously aren't whoever he's waiting for, and he goes back to eating his... well whatever that is in front of him. It's yellow and blue. Other than that, it's hard to say. It certainly doesn't look edible, but then again they guy eating it has a fly's head. It doesn't take long to notice plenty of other strange looking "people" here in the World Serpent Inn.
Gareth Tuesday October 17th, 2000 12:06:19 PM
The warrior says to the others, "Unless you think we should continue immediately, I'd say we should at least have one drink to celebrate. We can make it quick..." If there are no objections, he looks around for Mitchifer - the Inn owner. When he sees him he says, "Greetings Mitchifer. Please give me whatever you're pouring. You've never disappointed me yet."
Teko Tuesday October 17th, 2000 6:39:39 PM
To the owner, Teko simply says, "I'd like a glass of cold milk."
Onrad Tuesday October 17th, 2000 9:14:39 PM
"I agree Gareth! Mitchifer, give me something totally undrow like...and sweet....and strong."
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Wednesday October 18th, 2000 5:53:25 AM
Trying to be nonchalant, Jus walks around the room, threading himself through the tables looking for the gorgeous lady they saw last time -- just curious, mind you. Jus pauses at one table, staring down at some especially peculiar looking... entities. "Hi," Jus says offering his hand in greeting.
Tericus Wednesday October 18th, 2000 8:51:20 AM
"A drink sounds nice. Something strong, though."
Nonam Wednesday October 18th, 2000 10:07:08 AM
Nonam drops the invsibility and his hand and hands come back into view, "I think wine would be nice. Red. Not too sweet either."
DM JK Wednesday October 18th, 2000 10:20:00 AM
Mitchefer sidles up to the group from behind the bar. Looking at Teko he asks, "What kind? Ant milk?" He nods to a four legged being nearby who is sipping a thick brown liquid. While he waits for the answer he starts to whip up the other drinks. He pulls a draft of some frothy green liquid and hands it to Gareth, "House special today." Then he pulls out two glasses and three bottles whose labels are unintelligble. He pours the first clear liquid in about halfway up. Then he fills up the next third with some brown syrupy liquid. Finally he adds a dash of something blue from the third bottle. Then he pushes the end result, a bubbling orange liquid toward Onrad and Tericus, "An Able Pelican. Drow can't drink it. Makes them sick. Probably the gespani." He waves around the brown bottle in order to illustrate what gespani is. Finally he pulls a long bottle of green glass from under the counter and pours Nonam a glass of wine, "Fangberry. I know how you humans like it."
Meanwhile, Jus is wandering about the room without seeing any sight of the ladies. He stops at a table filled with people having elephant heads and offers his greeting. The nearest creature responds by blowing out the following from its trunk, "Hieeei thweimp reeaeai Neioupth." The other elephant-heads laugh (at least that's what you assume that horrible trumpeting is) and look at Jus as if waiting for him to do something else.
Gareth Wednesday October 18th, 2000 12:27:38 PM
The warrior drinks the concoction at a relatively slow pace for one of his size and demeanor wanting to actually taste what it is Mitchifer just gave him. He enjoys the company of friends until they are ready to go.
Teko Wednesday October 18th, 2000 4:14:17 PM
"Such variety! I forget. I'll take half cow's milk and half goat's milk. Thanks!"
Onrad Wednesday October 18th, 2000 6:45:04 PM
"Mitchifer, sir, where is the usual crowd? I'd think that this place didn't have such down times. What's up?"
Tericus d20=19 Thursday October 19th, 2000 2:55:23 AM
As soon as his drink is poured, Tericus picks it up and takes a deep drink. The burning sensation of the alcohol is too much for him to handle, though, and he spits it right back up, spraying the bar. "Good god, man, are you trying to kill me!?!" he yells at the bartender.
Jus (7 Stoneskins) Thursday October 19th, 2000 6:26:26 AM
Jus slaps his knee, pitched over in fits of laughter with these elephant types. Pulling a nearby chair up to the table, Jus sits down shaking his head and chuckling, "I have absolutely no idea what you said, but it must have been great!"
Jus calls for another round of drinks for his new friends, and strikes up a conversation. He may not understand a thing they say, but it sure is neat to talk with them!
DM JK Thursday October 19th, 2000 8:32:54 AM
Mitchefer plops down a glass of milk before Teko, and then he calmly replaces Tericus's drink with some ale, "The monks of Karinthis brew this in New Elenna. Maybe you'll like it better." Mitchefer loads up a cart of drinks on the back of a thing that looks a little bit like a goat but isn't and sends it to the table of Jus and the Elephantheads.
The elephantheads look a little shocked that Jus decided to join them, but they're pleased that the elf ordered drinks. When the goat arrives they look to Jus to unload the cart. It looks like they're drinking fermented honey. Finally one of them pulls a little crystal out of its pocket and sets it on the table. He trumpets something out, and the crystal repeats it, "Where from?"
Mitchefer looks at Onrad questioningly. "What do you mean? There's people everywhere. You probably didn't notice because you came in on the ground floor. Everyone applauds a spectacular entrance from the rooms up above." As if to demonstrate, at that very instance a tall hairless dwarf dressed like it came from the desert leaps over the edge of the fourth floor balcony. He does a canonball and lands right in the middle of a table smashing it to bits. The crowd sits in stunned silence until the fellow stands up, dusts himself off, and bows. The crowd erupts in cheers and a couple of pretty elven girls wearing tight silver clothes call him over to their table. Mitchefer shakes his head, yells something into the back room, and a giant blob of clay walks out to clean up the mess. He turns back to Onrad again, "If you really want to turn the girls on you should visit the Paradissa on the 12th Elyssian. It opens up right at the top of the room. Everybody loves that entrance. Of course not too many people who go there ever want to leave."
Gareth Thursday October 19th, 2000 10:56:52 AM
The warrior smiles at the scene before him as he finishes up his drink. "Well Mitchifer, I think we were successful in our mission. Your wish of luck appears to have worked. I'll have another of these when you get a chance. They are quite good. I think I'll leave the cannonballs to the dwarf, although the sight of those two elven women could make a guy reconsider...".
Teko Thursday October 19th, 2000 6:45:18 PM
Teko enjoys his drink, but doesn't take too long at it - maybe five minutes. He sits back, enjoying the sights. He is ready to go.
Nonam Friday October 20th, 2000 7:11:10 AM
Nonam sips down his wine but like Teko is ready to go home. He looks over at Gareth, "Once we give this ring to the mayor or whoever wants to study it, let's go back home for a little while. Plateau City is okay, but I like the Big Float better. It seems like its been years since we were back there."
DM JK Friday October 20th, 2000 7:13:24 AM
Now that the drinks have been distributed, Mitchefer stands quietly before Gareth waiting for something. The elephantheads wait for their new elf friend to do something else that's funny.
Gareth Friday October 20th, 2000 11:08:14 AM
The warrior smiles at the thought of going home. "Nonam, I think that's a great idea. We have to show up from time to time to keep our reputation ,you know. Besides, I would love to trade stories with the Red Tigers - and the Lords of Diamonds if they have a mind to.". The thought of seeing Helo again makes him smile. To himself he muses.."Last time I saw her out of battle, I was an ugly unrefined troll. Now... now, well maybe...". He pays for everyone's drinks when he see's the barkeep - including that of the elephant looking guys - and makes sure to include a big tip. "Mitchifer, it's been good to see you. Somehow I think we'll be seeing each other again soon. May we have another pass to get back here when the time comes?". He waits for an answer but regardless of what it is, he bows and says "We thank you for your hospitality and look forward to our next meeting. Guys, you ready to go?".
Onrad Friday October 20th, 2000 12:35:25 PM
Onrad looks at Jus and a realization hits him. "Yaknow, guys, I think I've just figured something out. At some point in Jus' infancy a mage polymorphed him from being a halfling into being an elf. His temperment is totally halfling, not elf. Elves are many times, great boors and way too self-important." Onrad then turns to Mitchifer and says "Here ya go good man." He flips Mitchifer the coin. "We'll be going home to Plateau City of the Continent of Yrth in The Wold please. If you have more than one location in the city, put us near the High Lord Mayor's Castle please. And during the mid-morning if you can manage that. Thanks." Onrad finishes his drink, shakes his head to clear it of the sugar rush, and rises. "Ready gentlemen?"
Jus Friday October 20th, 2000 5:53:56 PM
Pleased to see the crystal will interpret his words, Jus launches into a long discourse on the ironic life growing up as an elf in a sea-port town. He begins to speed up his tale when he sees Gareth and Onrad pay for drinks, quickly going through the first fight his group had with a spider which killed a comrade, and skipping along to the meeting with Trantella.
Teko Friday October 20th, 2000 6:11:33 PM
Paying for his milk, Teko gets up and shoulders his pack.
Nonam Monday October 23rd, 2000 10:02:55 AM
Nonam looks at Gareth with raised eyebrows when he speaks about Helo and comments, "You know that she's... that she's a lot smaller than you. Right?"
DM JK Monday October 23rd, 2000 10:07:11 AM
The elephants quickly tire of Jus' boring story. It didn't take long for everyone else to realize that they were just being polite since he bought drinks. To make matters worse, the elephant drinks were very strong without seeming like it. Jus turned into a raving drunk before he made it halfway through the glass.
Mitchefer says to Onrad, "3rd floor. Eighth door. Sorry, but it's the middle of the night. Can't change time..." He mumbles something unintelligible at the end and wanders off to meet with some other patrons. It wasn't as if he was being rude so much as that he realized he was saying something that he didn't want to.
Nonam Monday October 23rd, 2000 10:08:01 AM
"Looks like it's going to be 3rd floor, eighth door." He glances over at Jus. "Who's going to take care of the elf?"
Gareth d20=4 Monday October 23rd, 2000 10:15:18 AM
Puzzled how Nonam heard his thoughts, the warrior turns his attention to Jus."I got this one.". He walks over to the table, smiles at the beings, bows, and then interrupts Jus mid-sentence. "I'm sure your tale is grand jus, but we must be leaving - now.". As he compels his friend to stand - if he can, the warrior says to them "I thank you for your politeness. We will take leave of you now.". And with that, helps Jus over to the wating group by whatever means necessary. "OK guys, lets go.". He follows the others up.
Teko Monday October 23rd, 2000 6:28:21 PM
Assuming that Jus can walk, Teko follows closely behind him, watching carefully, in case Jus falls quickly in some unforeseen direction.
Jus Monday October 23rd, 2000 8:10:56 PM
Jus stumbles up from the table, thanking the elephantines for their illustrious behavior. After staggering about two steps away with one arm around Gareth, he turns back to the table. "Oh.. by the way... this is G... G... Gareth.", Jus manages to get out. Patting Gareth on his breastplate, Jus adds, "He’s pretty rude, but a good ‘ol boy all in all." Jus stares for a moment at each of the elephants in turn, lost in his own thoughts. "Anyh... how, I hate to disa... disappoint you, but I gotta go."
Throwing his arms up, Jus spins and collapses once again against Gareth, this time bellowing out in song -- quite good even though he is drunk. Managing to avoid most of the tables with Gareth’s help, Jus weaves through the bar to the stairs, singing his bawdy song about three sailors boasting of the ports they’ve visited.
Tericus Monday October 23rd, 2000 8:57:18 PM
finishes up his drink, and follows the others up the stairs. "I hope we accomplished our mission, and that everyone else made it out ok." he says to Jus "By the way, why were you talking to elephants?"
DM JK Tuesday October 24th, 2000 9:31:02 AM
The elephantheads look relieved that Onrad has rescued them their boorish companion, if you can read an elephant's expression that is. Still they were all very polite and raise their trunks up in the air and trumpet a goodbye as Jus leaves. Somehow the party manages to get Jus up to the third floor. In many ways, this is the hardest part of the quest. Finally after much coaxing and pulling, everyone stands before the eighth door of the third floor. As if to confirm this fact, the door reads 3.8.
Nonam Tuesday October 24th, 2000 9:34:20 AM
"Third door, eighth floor. Even though there are a lot of doors here, I don't think it's enough to go to all the cities in the Wold... much less all the places all these other folks come from. I wonder... Let's all try to remember this door, and see if next time we come if we take the same one back to Plateau City."
Teko Tuesday October 24th, 2000 1:05:02 PM
Teko smiles and says, "I get the feeling that it's never as straightforward as that. As long as we know which door will take us to our next destination, even if that door is different every time, I'm satisfied. But then, as a mage, I start wondering - *why* is it different every time?" He switches subjects. "Any unsettled details before we pass through?"
Jus Tuesday October 24th, 2000 3:53:57 PM
"Well, now that you ask," Jus begins, dropping his arm around Teko. "Have I ever told you about my ig...ignoramous of a brother..."
Gareth Tuesday October 24th, 2000 3:56:45 PM
The warrior helps/carries Jus as they go to the correct door. He waits for whoever is in front to open it and moves through with his friend in tow.
Tericus Tuesday October 24th, 2000 7:04:17 PM
a little upset that he was snubbed by Jus, Tericus walks up to the door, opens it, and walks through
Onrad Tuesday October 24th, 2000 10:29:58 PM
"Be alert guys, we hold the ring still." Onrad checks to be sure that his regular swords are back in the primary position and the drow ones are now pushed back in the secondary position and also steps through. He immediately looks around to see where they are. Then knowing it should be night, tries to spot the moon to see what time of night it might be.
Nonam Wednesday October 25th, 2000 7:00:28 AM
Nonam looks at Teko, "I guess we're going through now."
DM JK Wednesday October 25th, 2000 7:11:46 AM
There's been a terrible mistake. You step through the portal, and immediately struck by some sort of chill spell. It's dark. You can't see, and... oh, it's raining. Hard. Soon you realize that the trip through the door brought the party to Plateau City's trash district. You're all in the street, right in front of a dirty looking bar. It's hard to tell what time of day it is due to the clouds. It's certainly night time, but beyond that accurate guesses are difficult. There doesn't seem to be anyone moving about on the street, but that is more likely due to the rain than the hour. Even though it's dark, everything is accutely different from what it had been in Menzo. The air smells fresh. Nothing has that phosporescent glow. And of course the rain falling from the sky. Nothing like that ever happens under ground. The water may be cold and wet, but it's a supreme reminder that you're home again.
Gareth Wednesday October 25th, 2000 9:28:07 AM
The warrior smiles at the sight and smell - and then begins to laugh. "Gentlemen, lets go see Sturtavent. If he's asleep he needs to be woke up. I don't think he'll mind.". He begins the trek to the Palace and continues to help Jus along until the rain and wind sober him up some. "I am glad to be walking in the rain.".
Onrad Wednesday October 25th, 2000 2:43:44 PM
"Wake up the High Lord Mayor? Are you crazy! I say we go to The Red Wyrm Inn and get some early breakfast and catch up on any news. We can go see the mayor in the morning. Besides I'm hungry."
Tericus Wednesday October 25th, 2000 3:51:05 PM
Tericus holds out his arms and does a quick little spin. "AAhhh, im glad to be out of there. I dont know if we need to wake the mayor, but we should go see if the others made it back ok."
Nonam Thursday October 26th, 2000 9:13:34 AM
Nonam wraps his robe a little tighter and squints up into the rain, "Perfect." He frowns a bit and mumbles something about not having a hat. "Well, from here the castle and the Red Wyrm are in the same direction. Perhaps we'll get a better indicator of the hour as we walk. That might help make the decision for us. If it's nearly morning we can wait. If it's early evening, we might as well go see Sturty."
DM JK Thursday October 26th, 2000 9:15:02 AM
The group begins the long walk across town and the rain doesn't let up. After a few minutes, Teko notices a clock that marks the time as 4:30.
Gareth Thursday October 26th, 2000 11:18:18 AM
"With it being not long before the castle open, I'd say we wait. Some food would be a good thing right now - especially for Jus.". The warrior smiles as his friend continues to struggle with his lack of sobriety.
Onrad Thursday October 26th, 2000 3:03:15 PM
Onrad nods and pulls his cloak close around him. Then suddenly he grins as he is wont to do as he gets a hairbrained scheme. He pulls his two drow swords and lays them down pointing at each other in the street. "They are going to disintegrage soon anyway....or whatever drow weapons do. Wanna start some interesting rumors? Could be fun! I guess we shouldn't, but it could be fun!"
Teko Thursday October 26th, 2000 4:04:07 PM
"Let's get a meal and head to the Mayor's," Teko says. He seems to be holding his mouth open to the rain. "I'm glad I'm here," he says with a smile, "but...I keep wanting to disbelieve." He looks down and gazes, perhaps at the swords, perhaps at the rain hitting the ground.
Tericus Thursday October 26th, 2000 4:51:01 PM
seeing what Onrad is doing, Tericus says "Hey Onrad, didnt the ring enchant those so that they wont disintergrate in sunlight? If you leave them there, some kid might find them." he says as he picks up the swords
Jus Friday October 27th, 2000 12:26:24 AM
Jus wakes up with a start, and looks around only to find he's no longer in the Inn. Struggling to untangle himself from Gareth, he mumbles something about finding a bathroom quick. Not two seconds after his proclamation, he empties his stomach... not a pretty sight. "Um... nevermind," a somewhat rejuvenated Jus quietly says.
Nonam Friday October 27th, 2000 6:55:57 AM
"That's an excellent decision, Gareth, but as I think on it, perhaps we should go somewhere besides the Red Wyrm. Somewhere with a little more privacy." When Onrad lays down the swords, Nonam says, "I agree with Tericus. I don't know if the ring will still protect the swords since we stole it, but we shouldn't leave them here. Perhaps we could take them to Star Tower for study before dawn hits."
DM JK Friday October 27th, 2000 7:09:17 AM
Following Riverside Road, the group slowly progresses across town. Onrad stops near the Open Palm Market in the Trade Quarter to lay down the swords. As the group stops and waits, Gareth smells sausage cooking. He looks in the direction of the pleasant scent and sees Sampson's Place, a small tavern overlooking the river. As he looks on, a pair of merchants hurry out, cloaks pulled tight in the rain. One of them stops at a nearby building, pulls out his keys, and unlocks the door. He waves goodbye to his friend before going inside. The other stares briefly at the fools in the street, shakes his head, and disappears up the street.
Gareth Friday October 27th, 2000 9:28:35 AM
The warrior says "I do not think starting a drow rumor would help our bid to be dragons much. It may also cause some real trouble for the ones we just helped get out of Menzo. I don't think you should.". Smelling the food he smiles. "Nonam, this place looks more private. How about it?". If there are no objections, the warrior goes in and orders breakfast.
Onrad the Soaked Friday October 27th, 2000 12:41:05 PM
Onrad picks up the swords. "I thought as much. Nowadays, it's all responsibility and no fun. We may want to do some serious thinking about whether becoming dragons is exactly what we want to do. It in many ways will cement our future to run in certain directions."
Onrad sniffs the air. "That inn there smells like it has good food. I've never been there. Let's try it."
He begins walking towards Sampson's Place. He checks for an "Open for business" sign or any signs of other patrons.
"As far as these swords being some of those augmented by the ring, well I don't know, but I'd guess all of those would have been given to the Army of Air that was heading for Culverwood. Did we ever hear if those Tunnels were collapsed successfully on the Drow? But you're right, we'll keep them and see what happens. Star Tower does sound like a good idea. Perhaps if it is magicked by the ring, it will help them understand the ring. You know they are going to want to study it."
Teko Friday October 27th, 2000 3:57:14 PM
Assuming everyone starts moving that way, Teko says, "I vote for sausages. And something to dry off with."
Jus Friday October 27th, 2000 4:41:42 PM
With a newly empty stomach, the sound of food sounds appealing. "Maybe they have some herbs for an upset stomach, too. What was that stuff I drank?" Jus heads over to see if there is anything cooking that is a little more bland than sausage.
Tericus Saturday October 28th, 2000 12:00:19 PM
"I wonder if they have anything besides sausages. They give me gas." Teriucs says to no one in paticular as he follows the others into the tavern
Nonam Monday October 30th, 2000 10:37:32 AM
Nonam heads into the tavern and looks around.
DM JK Monday October 30th, 2000 10:41:12 AM
The group enters a common room filled with members of the merchant class having breakfast. It seems odd to enter such a place and not have anyone plotting your demise, but few seem interested in the arrival of the Three. The parties weapons earn a few long careful looks, but other than that things seem peaceful. Breakfast is served almost immediately. Everyone gets the same. Oatmeal, sausage, eggs, and toast. A jug of steaming tea is placed in the center of the table. The serving man indicates that the meal comes to 1 silver per head.
Nonam Monday October 30th, 2000 10:44:18 AM
Nonam sits down and suddenly realizes how tired he is, "I think that a long nap is in order after we meet with the High Lord Mayor."
When the food arrives, Nonam hands over two gold coins and refuses any change. Then he falls into eating with a vengeance. In between bites he manages to declare, "It seems days since I last ate."
Gareth Monday October 30th, 2000 11:28:29 AM
"It HAS been days since you ate last, Nonam.". The warrior enters and sits down, completely disregarding any looks, and begins to inhale food at an amazing rate. He pulls out a couple of gold and puts them on the table but otherwise focuses on the food. Between bites he continues. "I'm really suprised we made it this far without refuling... So what are saying... Onrad ... the thought of ... responsibility bothers you? ... I thought we wanted that? ... I know I do. ... At least, I think I do. I kind of liked this last adventure ... We made a difference for the kingdom ... We made it a better place for our families ... Seems like it will be easier to find jobs if we do some for the High Lord Mayor ..."....
Tericus Monday October 30th, 2000 4:41:38 PM
"Anyone want my eggs and sausage? Eggs make me sick, and sausage doesnt agree with my digestion." Tericus says as he pours himself some tea
Teko Monday October 30th, 2000 6:23:02 PM
"Tericus, I'll take you up on that. This is good!"
Jus Monday October 30th, 2000 8:10:14 PM
Jus reaches for Tericus' plate, only to be intercepted by Teko. "Hey! You're small, you don't need that much food!", Jus kids. "Tell you what, I'll trade my sausages for the eggs.", Jus manages to offer while eating the oatmeal.
DM JK Tuesday October 31st, 2000 2:29:17 PM
The breakfast is filling and quite good, but soon everyone is finished. A glance out the window reveals that dawn is just beginning to appear, and it seems that the sun has chased away the rain.
Gareth Tuesday October 31st, 2000 2:47:50 PM
Seeing the light begin to break the warrior stands. "Gentlemen, we need to get to Star Tower if we are to preserve those swords - and we need to get to Sturtavent straightaway. Lets go.". With a bow to the innkeeper, the warrior exits the tavern and with the others, makes his way toward their destination.
Teko Tuesday October 31st, 2000 6:53:46 PM
Teko passes the eggs to Jus but turns down the sausages, saying with a grin, "I don't think I could finish them anyway." When the time comes, Teko heads out the door with the others.
Onrad Tuesday October 31st, 2000 10:17:31 PM
As the party heads outside once again, Onrad looks up to see if the rain is going to last the day. He then finally turns to Gareth and says, "It's not a matter so much of fearing responsibility. It's just that sometimes such a thing can truly hem you in. Look at the Gold Dragons, for example. I'd guess that they can't simply just go treasure hunting, or head out to explore the nearest dungeon. They probably have more people knocking on their door than they can deal with themselves. They have to pick the most dangerous ones for themselves, and maturely hire others for the rest. Everywhere they go people want them to do stuff. They couldn't stop in for breakfast like we just did. Someone or more than one would approach them to help fine their cousin Dorak or take revenge on the thugs that hit their warehouse the night before. No peace. Do you see what I mean? Do we want that?
If you've heard the legends of their past, they got so caught up in the responsibility of placing Claudia on the throne that they couldn't take the pressure when she didn't work out. They had to confront Joe Hand about her twins that she had with Flame the Dragon and would have had to kill them if Joe hadn't done that himself.
Picture being hated by whoever our enemies are so much that they attack our families while we are out saving The Wold? Gareth's family has already had to be resucued once. What if that had been an attack on us rather than just circumstance? What if the good Drow we just allowed to move to the surface are attacked by Elves who can't accept them and drow children are hurt and killed? Do you see how our actions cause things to happen?
Some say that adventurers spawn the evil that challenges The Wold. We go out and open Pandora's Box wherever we go and most of our kind don't care about the consequences. Do you see what I...."
Onrad stops and lets the rain fall on his face.
"....sorry. I guess I'm becoming a cynic. And I guess I'm very tired. But this is the truth, I didn't like all the pressure of this last venture. Too much was at stake. There was little joy in it." Onrad lets his friends move on ahead and gets lost in his thoughts as they move across town.
Tericus Wednesday November 1st, 2000 3:51:06 AM
"He sure has changed." Tericus whispers as Onrad steps outside
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