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Arcanis: Gonnes, Sons, and Treasure Runs (COMPLETED)
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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2647537" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>All That Glitters - Part 1a: Nikko’s Flophouse</strong></p><p></p><p>The basement establishment was typical of that part of the docks. It was a run-down affair, almost unnoticeable amidst all the other buildings. If Baldric hadn’t told them about it, they would never have been able to find it.</p><p></p><p>Inside, it was much the same. They were sorely out of place, but nobody seemed to care—the few other patrons were absorbed in their own alcoholic intake. </p><p></p><p>Captain Baldric waved them over to a series of round tables in the back. Ilmarė sat with them, an expression of mild distaste on her face. </p><p></p><p>“Well, we’re in the right place,” said Sebastian to Beldin.</p><p></p><p>They pulled up stools to join the haggling at the table.</p><p></p><p>“I know ye’ve heard me talk about Captain Wendron Krubach,” said the grizzled captain, stroking his eye patch. “But I haven’t told ye th' whole story. Th' Captain tookst more than me eye. He took me treasure.”</p><p></p><p>“And you want us to take it back?” asked Ilmarė, crossing her arms. </p><p></p><p>“Aye. But we’ve got t' find 't first. Krubach buried his booty an' now that th' Black Egret sailed' down, 't’s mine fer th' takin'.”</p><p></p><p>“So where is it?” asked Beldin. </p><p></p><p>“I don’t know,” said Baldric with a sigh. “Krubach’s mistress had a stone left in th' lass' care, detailin' 'ere th' booty could be found. We…caught up wi' th' lass'.” He looked uncomfortable. “That’s how I came by this.”</p><p></p><p>He tossed a single scrap of parchment onto the table. Ilmarė squinted at it. </p><p></p><p>“Captain and his seven officers</p><p>Each takes a share and one for the crew</p><p>Captain chooses first of nine but</p><p>Nothings left when he is through.”</p><p></p><p>“Does 't mean anythin' t' ye, lass?” asked Baldric.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė shook her heard. “No, I’ve never seen this before.”</p><p></p><p>“Maybe this will help,” said Sebastian, tossing several tattered pieces of parchment with black chalk marks on them. They were rubbings from a stone with a variety of letters.</p><p></p><p>“That’s from th’ stone!” shouted Baldric, pointing at the pieces. “’ere did ye find these, lad?”</p><p></p><p>“It was the strangest thing,” said Sebastian. “A beggar gambled them away.”</p><p></p><p>“A beggar, hmm?” said Ilmarė. “What kind of beggar?”</p><p></p><p>“He had a great cloak of many colors and fabrics,” said Beldin. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė’s almond-shaped eyes widened. “You met Emperor Oswald, the Beggar King of Freeport. He rarely talks to outsiders except to demand his imperial largess. Oswald must have a good reason for getting these fragments into your hands.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian pulled Baldric’s parchment over to look at it. “There’s five words at the bottom: Freeport, Temple of Althares, and Krubach. So I’d say the Temple would be our first stop.”</p><p></p><p>“Nay so fast,” said Baldric. “We’ve got t' come t' terms first. What be Krubach’s belongs t' me, so I an' th' crew be havin' starboards t' th' booty.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė crossed her arms. “I don’t see why we should do this for you. We stay put in Freeport until we hear from Quintus. Besides, there’s nothing Krubach could have that I want.”</p><p></p><p>Baldric winked at her. “Don’t be so quick t' judge, lass. Krubach traveled wi' Garniss th' Sage, a noted diviner an' researcher o' many new an' unique spells. Legend has 't that Garniss hid his notes wi' Krubach’s booty.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė peered at the captain sideways. “Hmm. Perhaps we have time for a short diversion. Fine, Baldric. You get the gems and jewels, we get everything else.” She looked at Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian nodded. “The Beggar King gave us a gift. It would be impolite to waste it.”</p><p></p><p>“Then ye’re in!” said Baldric. “Let us toast. May we find Krubach’s booty an' waste 't all on lasses an' wine!”</p><p>The other crewmembers, Sebastian, and Beldin raised their mugs in salute. Ilmarė had not touched hers. </p><p></p><p>“To the treasure!” they shouted. Then they all took a swig.</p><p></p><p> “Where are the others?” asked Beldin.</p><p></p><p>The elorii’s gaze flickered to the door, but no one came out of it. “I’m not sure myself. I told them all to meet us here.”</p><p></p><p>There was a thump at the table. Ilmarė sneered down at the greasy hair of an unconscious Baldric. “Stupid human pirates,” she said.</p><p></p><p>Then a litany of flesh on wood echoed around them as pirate after pirate fell where they sat, blissfully snoring away.</p><p></p><p>“That’s some drink,” said Beldin, wiping his lips. He didn’t seem affected in the slightest.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė sniffed her mug. “That’s no normal drink. That’s oil of taggitt.” She unsheathed her elven thinblade. “We’ve been tricked!”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2647537, member: 3285"] [b]All That Glitters - Part 1a: Nikko’s Flophouse[/b] The basement establishment was typical of that part of the docks. It was a run-down affair, almost unnoticeable amidst all the other buildings. If Baldric hadn’t told them about it, they would never have been able to find it. Inside, it was much the same. They were sorely out of place, but nobody seemed to care—the few other patrons were absorbed in their own alcoholic intake. Captain Baldric waved them over to a series of round tables in the back. Ilmarė sat with them, an expression of mild distaste on her face. “Well, we’re in the right place,” said Sebastian to Beldin. They pulled up stools to join the haggling at the table. “I know ye’ve heard me talk about Captain Wendron Krubach,” said the grizzled captain, stroking his eye patch. “But I haven’t told ye th' whole story. Th' Captain tookst more than me eye. He took me treasure.” “And you want us to take it back?” asked Ilmarė, crossing her arms. “Aye. But we’ve got t' find 't first. Krubach buried his booty an' now that th' Black Egret sailed' down, 't’s mine fer th' takin'.” “So where is it?” asked Beldin. “I don’t know,” said Baldric with a sigh. “Krubach’s mistress had a stone left in th' lass' care, detailin' 'ere th' booty could be found. We…caught up wi' th' lass'.” He looked uncomfortable. “That’s how I came by this.” He tossed a single scrap of parchment onto the table. Ilmarė squinted at it. “Captain and his seven officers Each takes a share and one for the crew Captain chooses first of nine but Nothings left when he is through.” “Does 't mean anythin' t' ye, lass?” asked Baldric. Ilmarė shook her heard. “No, I’ve never seen this before.” “Maybe this will help,” said Sebastian, tossing several tattered pieces of parchment with black chalk marks on them. They were rubbings from a stone with a variety of letters. “That’s from th’ stone!” shouted Baldric, pointing at the pieces. “’ere did ye find these, lad?” “It was the strangest thing,” said Sebastian. “A beggar gambled them away.” “A beggar, hmm?” said Ilmarė. “What kind of beggar?” “He had a great cloak of many colors and fabrics,” said Beldin. Ilmarė’s almond-shaped eyes widened. “You met Emperor Oswald, the Beggar King of Freeport. He rarely talks to outsiders except to demand his imperial largess. Oswald must have a good reason for getting these fragments into your hands.” Sebastian pulled Baldric’s parchment over to look at it. “There’s five words at the bottom: Freeport, Temple of Althares, and Krubach. So I’d say the Temple would be our first stop.” “Nay so fast,” said Baldric. “We’ve got t' come t' terms first. What be Krubach’s belongs t' me, so I an' th' crew be havin' starboards t' th' booty.” Ilmarė crossed her arms. “I don’t see why we should do this for you. We stay put in Freeport until we hear from Quintus. Besides, there’s nothing Krubach could have that I want.” Baldric winked at her. “Don’t be so quick t' judge, lass. Krubach traveled wi' Garniss th' Sage, a noted diviner an' researcher o' many new an' unique spells. Legend has 't that Garniss hid his notes wi' Krubach’s booty.” Ilmarė peered at the captain sideways. “Hmm. Perhaps we have time for a short diversion. Fine, Baldric. You get the gems and jewels, we get everything else.” She looked at Sebastian. Sebastian nodded. “The Beggar King gave us a gift. It would be impolite to waste it.” “Then ye’re in!” said Baldric. “Let us toast. May we find Krubach’s booty an' waste 't all on lasses an' wine!” The other crewmembers, Sebastian, and Beldin raised their mugs in salute. Ilmarė had not touched hers. “To the treasure!” they shouted. Then they all took a swig. “Where are the others?” asked Beldin. The elorii’s gaze flickered to the door, but no one came out of it. “I’m not sure myself. I told them all to meet us here.” There was a thump at the table. Ilmarė sneered down at the greasy hair of an unconscious Baldric. “Stupid human pirates,” she said. Then a litany of flesh on wood echoed around them as pirate after pirate fell where they sat, blissfully snoring away. “That’s some drink,” said Beldin, wiping his lips. He didn’t seem affected in the slightest. Ilmarė sniffed her mug. “That’s no normal drink. That’s oil of taggitt.” She unsheathed her elven thinblade. “We’ve been tricked!” [/QUOTE]
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