Xavier is astounded at the surprise of so many tomes here, and was left momentarily speechless. Regaining his sense, the human illusionist will help the others load up the books for transport.
"So are we going to read them now, upstairs?" Xavier asks the others once completed.
"I think that would be a good idea . . . more information about the underdark before we venture down can't hurt. Are we under any time constraints that I'm forgetting?"
OOC: If you can afford the extended stay in the inn, then, no, not that I know of. Boris will make you a good deal for an extended stay if you pay weekly or monthly.
OOC: If you can afford the extended stay in the inn, then, no, not that I know of. Boris will make you a good deal for an extended stay if you pay weekly or monthly.
OOC: I don't think so.
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Just before Capizzio begins working on the lock, Boris says, "I'll tell you what -- if you fellows can just open that door, I'll give each of you free room and board for one year."
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"Well, our good friend Boris has offered his services in exchange for us opening this door for him, and removing any threat that might exist to his place of business. I recommend we adjourn to the inn and thoroughly study these tomes to gain a better understanding of what threats lie before us" Xavier suggests.
The elf looks dubious at the thought of spending several days in the inn reading dusty tomes. "Couldn't we each take a stack and compose some summaries. Perhaps if two of us read each book and outlined the key points we would gain as much as reading all the books individually?"
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"perhaps," Capizzio's voice echos from somewhere over by the sarcofagus," as Ty suggests we split up the books in groups of two and each writs a summery and the better writer writes a synopsys of the contentso of both summeries. then we submit the final summeries as a whole documant to Magus Crus and the acadamy?"
"Geez, guys . . . I didn't mean to spark 'the Great Debate!' I just want to be as informed as possible before we go underground. Let's haul the books out and start studying. While we're reading we can discuss interesting things we come across, which should lead to some nice crossreferencing and may or may not cut down our time. Whatever we decide to do, let's get to it - the Underdark is waiting for us!"
So saying, the diminutive Wizard starts toward the door.
"Well, anyone else ready to start being students again?"
"Sounds good. I wouldn't mind some quiet time enjoying a nice book by the fire. It might be a nice change from all this excitement, besides who hasn't wanted to read about the composition of Luurden or Sussur trees, or the threats of Fire Fungus or Cave Creeper?" Xavier says, excitedly.
There are 150 books in all, most of them are written in Undercommon, so Kerlan has no difficulty finding books in a language that he does not know (without the benefit of his spell). There are also books written in Drow, Elvish, Dwarvish, and even Common. All of the books, except for Larin Karr's journal deal with the Underdark and its history. Kerlan feels like he could learn a great deal from these books, if he took the time to carefully study them in their entirety. He estimates that it will take a long time: 800 hours, minus the reader's int bonus X 100, so probably 400+ hours for most of the wizards, I'm guessing. It seems like it might be worthwhile, if you can spare the time.
Remember, you'll need to have an active comprehend languages power in effect the majority of the time that you're reading, so that may well cut down the length of time that can be spent each day. (It may be a very good thing that you have the room and board deal with Boris!) And the time will probably vary from wizard to wizard, unless you all have identical intelligence bonuses. There's no shortcut that will work -- you have to reaad and study all the books to get the full benefit.
It might be a good idea to spend a few weeks brewing up a bunch of comprehend languages potions before you start.
OOC: So what does everyone think about this thing? Like was said earlier, knowledge of the Underdark would be a handy thing to have, if you are pretty sure that to the Underdark is where you are headed in the immediate future. But, on the other hand, it's going to take probably at least 5 weeks, maybe closer to 10 weeks, to work your way through all of this material. Or, you could stretch the reading out over a longer time while you continue to explore and adventure elsewhere in Quail Valley. (Not sure if you care, or not, but if you decide to read/study the books (and I really don't care one way or the other) then you will gain a significant degree of skill in Knowledge (Underdark). (which may or may not have any practical use to you.)
[color="SandyBrown"]So saying, the diminutive Wizard starts toward the door. "Well, anyone else ready to start being students again?"
Kerlan smiles at Manny, "Scholar's Touch wasn't allowed at Whirtlestaff's, but it will be a big help. Let's go read some books." Kerlan then moves to follow him out the door. Once they enter the cellar again, Kerlan bars and locks the door before pausing. "Um, does anyone have Arcane Lock prepared for the door? If not, someone will need to do that tomorrow."
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"Had you paid attention in class you'd know that knock only temporarily bypasses the magic on the door. There is no need for us to put our own spell in place."
"I suggest we use the inn for reading and the shop for crafting."
Did I say that??? Really??? 
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