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<blockquote data-quote="ryryguy" data-source="post: 5115229" data-attributes="member: 64945"><p><span style="color: Olive">"In large quantities... euphoria and heightened sensation; also a sort of nervous energy, thus the shaking. Many consider it an aphrodisiac as well. The drink can also bring visions and feelings of invulnerability, though I think those more extreme effects are not from the <em>zocalti</em> itself, but from other ingredients that the <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em> mix with it in their rituals."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Laeleg bows in return. <span style="color: Olive">May there be shelter at road's end</span>, he replies in flawless "straight" Dwarven.</p><p></p><p>When the kobold launches into his rambling speech, for once his audience doesn't seem lost and bewildered. Instead, the Bonite looks delighted. He doesn't interject, but he smiles broadly. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Laeleg laughs heartily. <span style="color: Olive">"No, no, I was referring to the symbol she wears. The headman will not wish to offend the Hairy One, that is certain. But who knows? He might also be interested in her head being on fire!"</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Olive">"A priestess of Vena???"</span> Laeleg exclaims. <span style="color: Olive">"Well, if the <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em> found out about that, it would drive them into quite a rage, for in the old days it was forbidden for women to drink <em>zocalti</em>... let alone a priestess of another cult! Although, that really just shows the hidebound quality to their thinking. After all, not long after Quetzalcoatl stole the first <em>zocalti </em>tree from paradise, it was Xochiquetzal who..."</span> The dwarf stops, looking embarrassed. <span style="color: Olive">"I'm sorry, I shouldn't waste your time with theological digressions."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Laeleg studies the deva once more, perhaps picking up some sense of her inner feelings. <span style="color: Olive">"Is deception necessary? I humbly suggest explaining about the beans and letting the one who charged you decide whether one bean is truly like another... although, you should of course let Merkari guide your decision. And as you follow the twists and turns of the path your Lord has laid before you, keep an eye out for opportunity hidden among the obstacles!" </span></p><p></p><p>The dwarf steps back and crosses his arms. <span style="color: Olive">"Please wait for one moment, I'll be right back."</span> He walks back to the parked wagon, exchanging a quick word with the cat rider as he passes. He rummages around in the cargo for a moment, then returns with an object wrapped in cloth.</p><p></p><p>He carefully removes the wrapping, revealing a large, wicked-looking sword. He holds it across both arms and offers it to Azryah. <span style="color: Olive">"I picked this up at the Kingdom of Jade colony on the other side of the Isle. I had intended it as a gift for my master. But now I am quite certain that Cipactonal inspired me to buy it so that I might give it to you. Please accept it. Use it to bring justice to the thieves, if you should encounter them."</span> </p><p></p><p>The greatsword looks very well made. There is an unusual white tint to the steel; it almost looks like it is made of ice rather than metal. It has a labyrinth pattern worked into the hilt.</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Treasure!]It's a Frost Greatsword +1...[/sblock]</p><p>The dwarf rummages around in a pocket and produces a square-sided glass bottle. He holds it out to Papolstaanas. <span style="color: Olive">"For you, friend,"</span> he says. <span style="color: Olive">"Fine brandy from the Imperium, almost as old as the eladrin who make it. Use it to find out if your palate really does prefer the cheap stuff."</span> </p><p></p><p>He looks around. <span style="color: Olive">"Is there anything else you'd like to ask before you depart?"</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ryryguy, post: 5115229, member: 64945"] [COLOR="Olive"]"In large quantities... euphoria and heightened sensation; also a sort of nervous energy, thus the shaking. Many consider it an aphrodisiac as well. The drink can also bring visions and feelings of invulnerability, though I think those more extreme effects are not from the [I]zocalti[/I] itself, but from other ingredients that the [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I] mix with it in their rituals."[/COLOR] Laeleg bows in return. [COLOR="Olive"]May there be shelter at road's end[/COLOR], he replies in flawless "straight" Dwarven. When the kobold launches into his rambling speech, for once his audience doesn't seem lost and bewildered. Instead, the Bonite looks delighted. He doesn't interject, but he smiles broadly. Laeleg laughs heartily. [COLOR="Olive"]"No, no, I was referring to the symbol she wears. The headman will not wish to offend the Hairy One, that is certain. But who knows? He might also be interested in her head being on fire!"[/COLOR] [COLOR="Olive"]"A priestess of Vena???"[/COLOR] Laeleg exclaims. [COLOR="Olive"]"Well, if the [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I] found out about that, it would drive them into quite a rage, for in the old days it was forbidden for women to drink [I]zocalti[/I]... let alone a priestess of a[COLOR="Olive"][/COLOR]nother cult! Although, that really just shows the hidebound quality to their thinking. After all, not long after Quetzalcoatl stole the first [I]zocalti [/I]tree from paradise, it was Xochiquetzal who..."[/COLOR] The dwarf stops, looking embarrassed. [COLOR="Olive"]"I'm sorry, I shouldn't waste your time with theological digressions."[/COLOR] Laeleg studies the deva once more, perhaps picking up some sense of her inner feelings. [COLOR="Olive"]"Is deception necessary? I humbly suggest explaining about the beans and letting the one who charged you decide whether one bean is truly like another... although, you should of course let Merkari guide your decision. And as you follow the twists and turns of the path your Lord has laid before you, keep an eye out for opportunity hidden among the obstacles!" [/COLOR] The dwarf steps back and crosses his arms. [COLOR="Olive"]"Please wait for one moment, I'll be right back."[/COLOR] He walks back to the parked wagon, exchanging a quick word with the cat rider as he passes. He rummages around in the cargo for a moment, then returns with an object wrapped in cloth. He carefully removes the wrapping, revealing a large, wicked-looking sword. He holds it across both arms and offers it to Azryah. [COLOR="Olive"]"I picked this up at the Kingdom of Jade colony on the other side of the Isle. I had intended it as a gift for my master. But now I am quite certain that Cipactonal inspired me to buy it so that I might give it to you. Please accept it. Use it to bring justice to the thieves, if you should encounter them."[/COLOR] The greatsword looks very well made. There is an unusual white tint to the steel; it almost looks like it is made of ice rather than metal. It has a labyrinth pattern worked into the hilt. [sblock=Treasure!]It's a Frost Greatsword +1...[/sblock] The dwarf rummages around in a pocket and produces a square-sided glass bottle. He holds it out to Papolstaanas. [COLOR="Olive"]"For you, friend,"[/COLOR] he says. [COLOR="Olive"]"Fine brandy from the Imperium, almost as old as the eladrin who make it. Use it to find out if your palate really does prefer the cheap stuff."[/COLOR] He looks around. [COLOR="Olive"]"Is there anything else you'd like to ask before you depart?"[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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