Rhun's Greyhawk ALPHA Campaign (tToEE) - PART III

[Scotley]

Having tarried in the bath, Verdis finally emerges looking pink and well scrubbed. He smells of soap and smiles broadly, unaware of the Dwarf's sudden departure. "Did you lot leave any breakfast for the rest of us?"

[Legildur]

Kurt grunts as Verdis arrives. "Best you grab something you can eat on the run," the cleric suggests. "We should get started on our preparations," he adds as he stands to accompany Trevor.

[Thanee]

“Well, uhh...”

When Ragnok storms out of the inn, Dara gets up and moves to one of the windows, to see where the dwarf is heading.

[Boddynock]

It seems that Ragnok is headed towards Burne's tower.

[Thanee]

“Looks like he's going to Burne. Probably wants to get his hammer further enchanted. Speaking of which, I really should see that I get some better weapon, too. Maybe Burne could help with that also? I also have another question in mind, where the mage's knowledge might be helpful. I'm there, too, maybe you can join us when you are finished. Will probably take a moment, anyways.”

Dara grabs a last bit from her breakfast and her stuff and gets up to head to Lord Burne's tower as well.

[Leif]

Not wanting to be all alone chasing the surly Dwarf, Trevor tarries outside the inn until Dara catches up with him, and he lets her lead, following her to her destination.

[Scotley]

The warlock snags something portable for breakfast and heads off after his companions in some confusion.

[Rhun]

Soon enough, you are all granted access to Burne's tower, and are once again seated in the audience chamber. The sergeant of the guard gestures to the padded armchairs. "Please, make yourselves comfortable. There is some liquor on the sideboard. I shall find Lord Burne, and inform him of your request for an audience."

[Leif]

Trevor gratefully sinks into a comfy chair. "Ahhhh, now this is the way that I should always be treated. Trevor will pass on the potables -- he wants his wits about him if we are going to meet with a powerful wizard.

OOC: Trev did tag along for this, didn't he? If anyone doesn't want him here just shoo him away (gently, please).

[stonegod]

As everyone leaves, Corraine shrugs. [color=yellow]A powerful weapon would be beneficial, or better armament. I will accompany you to determine what can be done.[/coor]

[Legildur]

Kurt readily serves himself a drink (and anyone else that gestures for one) before relaxing in the audience chamber.

[Scotley]

Having had little to eat as yet this morning, Verdis isn't ready for strong drink and simply settles into a chair to wait. "What's all the rush about anyway?" he asks no one in particular.

[Leif]

Trevor nestles sumptuously amongst the many overstuffed pillows heaped around him in the comfy chair. "You know, Verdis, I was just wondering that very thing myself. Personally speaking, I could sit right here for a few days, at least."

[Rhun]

It isn't long before Lord Burne joins you in the audience room. As always, he is well groomed, and wearing luxurious robes of silk. He smiles at you as he enters. "Ah, my friends...how fare thee? It has been a few days since anyone had seen you, and we were beginning to worry." He takes a seat in a large, comfortably padded armchair facing you. "What have you learned?"

[Leif]

Trevor, momentarily amazed by the question from Lord Burne, will look inquisitively at his companions (Kurt in particular), trusting that they know what in the blazes Lord Burne is talking about.

OOC: This is the first time that Trevor has ever laid eyes on Lord Burne, so he has no idea about any 'mission' that the party is undertaking for him, but that seems to be what M'Lord Burne is asking about, at least to Trev's socially-untrained, roguish ear. Trevor will, therefore, excercise the better part of valor and remain uncharacteristically silent.

[Rhun]

If Burne's bright green eyes even notice that Trevor is a newcomer to the group, or that some members of the group have disappeared since you had last visited the tower, he never shows it on his face. He simply leans back in his chair, strokes the well-kept spade-shaped beard on his chin, and waits for someone to speak.

[Boddynock]

Ragnok, who has been ignoring the rest of the party and muttering to himself while waiting for Burne to arrive, stands abruptly and strides over to confront the mage.

"Never mind that. I need you to enchant my axe. I want you to make it a flaming weapon."

He frowns, for that was not what he intended to say. Shock would be a better quality to use in the Temple. Still, you could never have too much flame! Let it stand!

"Now I know that you magickers are greedy for gold - even more than we dwarves are said to be. Well don't worry - I have your money. But don't waste my time. I've vengeance to seek. I don't care a fig for your concerns - only for destroying those who killed my brother.

He half turns away, then faces Burne again and says venomously, "And don't think you can cheat me. You're not the only one with magic. Cross me and I'll call down the fires of hell on you. You'll not get another warning."

[stonegod]

Coraine, remaining silent as he was not sure how best to sum up their time in the Temple, looked askance at the dwarf. While the holy warrior felt something in himself had changed recently, this seemed out of sorts for the dwarf.

OOC: Sense Motive to sense magical influence: 15

[Leif]

Trevor, surprised by the venom in Ragnok's voice, opts to remain silent at the present juncture. (He's never heard anyone speak to a mage of obvious power in this manner before!)

[Scotley]

The warlock quickly regains his composure after the shock of the Dwarf's demand. "We've made good progress and I believe now we've done significant damage to the temple of fire as well as earth and water. However, the overlords of the place have yet to be faced."