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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3656821" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Grains of Sand - Part 6: Enter Jarel</strong></p><p></p><p>As the door swung open, a black-bearded dwarf looked up. He was manacled to the rear wall, but still had an aura of dignity about himself. </p><p></p><p>“And just who are you, now?”</p><p></p><p>Beldin peered curiously at the middle-aged dwarf. “Encali, hmm? I’m Beldin Soulforge of Solanos Mor. What are you doing here?”</p><p></p><p>“I am Jarel of Encali.” He wiggled one of his manacled hands. “I don’t suppose you can help me out of this?”</p><p></p><p>Beldin grunted. Then he lifted his axe overhead.</p><p></p><p>To Jarel’s credit, he didn’t flinch when an axe blow came down on each manacle, severing them neatly without harming the dwarf’s wrists. </p><p></p><p>“Thanks.” Jarel stroked one plait of his forked beard. “I’m a jeweler by trade. I was captured by House Otrecto to craft magic rings for them.”</p><p></p><p>“Magic rings?” asked Ilmarė, stepping in behind Beldin. “What kind of magic rings?”</p><p></p><p>“A few months ago, I was contacted by a Coryani family, and shown a very old, strange ring. It was Myrantian in design and obviously enchanted; it looked like it was created to activate some particular magical effect. Calvus wanted me to make more rings that would activate the same effect, but only for members of his family.”</p><p></p><p>“His family, hmm?” asked Beldin. “What family?”</p><p></p><p>“House Otrecto,” said Jarel. “I told Calvus I’d do it—he certainly offered to pay well enough–but that I’d have to see whatever the ring was intended to activate, so I could match the dweomers properly on the new ring. He wasn’t happy about that, but he agreed, and once I had the new ring almost completed, he brought me here.”</p><p></p><p>“You didn’t get suspicious?” asked Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>Jarel shrugged. “It was a tedious trip, but I’m not comfortable with the outdoors so I stayed inside my wagon. They were all very secretive about it too.”</p><p></p><p>“We saw Calvus use the ring to transport people away,” said Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“That’s right,” said Jarel. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it. It’s vaguely similar to a portal of Anshar in some ways, though not nearly as powerful. Once I saw the room they used to transport people, I was able to complete the ring in a day or so.”</p><p></p><p>“And this is how they repay you?” asked Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“I turned the ring over, expecting to collect my pay and go home.” Jarel nodded at the broken shackles on the ground. “That was the thanks I got. I don’t know what they were up to, but they were almost apologetic about the whole thing. Calvus promised that I could go home soon and that he’d pay me extra for my troubles. Not that I really believed a word of it, mind you, but they fed me and kept me alive, so that’s something at least.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, let’s get you out of here,” said Beldin. “I’ve seen enough of this place to know that I don’t like it.”</p><p></p><p>“Agreed.” Jarel hesitated. “I assume you’ve freed the girl too?”</p><p></p><p>“Who?” Ilmarė arched an eyebrow. It was obvious the room was empty.</p><p></p><p>“It’s…hard to explain. You’ll have to see her to understand what I mean. If she’s still alive, that is. Follow me.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3656821, member: 3285"] [b]Grains of Sand - Part 6: Enter Jarel[/b] As the door swung open, a black-bearded dwarf looked up. He was manacled to the rear wall, but still had an aura of dignity about himself. “And just who are you, now?” Beldin peered curiously at the middle-aged dwarf. “Encali, hmm? I’m Beldin Soulforge of Solanos Mor. What are you doing here?” “I am Jarel of Encali.” He wiggled one of his manacled hands. “I don’t suppose you can help me out of this?” Beldin grunted. Then he lifted his axe overhead. To Jarel’s credit, he didn’t flinch when an axe blow came down on each manacle, severing them neatly without harming the dwarf’s wrists. “Thanks.” Jarel stroked one plait of his forked beard. “I’m a jeweler by trade. I was captured by House Otrecto to craft magic rings for them.” “Magic rings?” asked Ilmarė, stepping in behind Beldin. “What kind of magic rings?” “A few months ago, I was contacted by a Coryani family, and shown a very old, strange ring. It was Myrantian in design and obviously enchanted; it looked like it was created to activate some particular magical effect. Calvus wanted me to make more rings that would activate the same effect, but only for members of his family.” “His family, hmm?” asked Beldin. “What family?” “House Otrecto,” said Jarel. “I told Calvus I’d do it—he certainly offered to pay well enough–but that I’d have to see whatever the ring was intended to activate, so I could match the dweomers properly on the new ring. He wasn’t happy about that, but he agreed, and once I had the new ring almost completed, he brought me here.” “You didn’t get suspicious?” asked Ilmarė. Jarel shrugged. “It was a tedious trip, but I’m not comfortable with the outdoors so I stayed inside my wagon. They were all very secretive about it too.” “We saw Calvus use the ring to transport people away,” said Beldin. “That’s right,” said Jarel. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it. It’s vaguely similar to a portal of Anshar in some ways, though not nearly as powerful. Once I saw the room they used to transport people, I was able to complete the ring in a day or so.” “And this is how they repay you?” asked Ilmarė. “I turned the ring over, expecting to collect my pay and go home.” Jarel nodded at the broken shackles on the ground. “That was the thanks I got. I don’t know what they were up to, but they were almost apologetic about the whole thing. Calvus promised that I could go home soon and that he’d pay me extra for my troubles. Not that I really believed a word of it, mind you, but they fed me and kept me alive, so that’s something at least.” “Well, let’s get you out of here,” said Beldin. “I’ve seen enough of this place to know that I don’t like it.” “Agreed.” Jarel hesitated. “I assume you’ve freed the girl too?” “Who?” Ilmarė arched an eyebrow. It was obvious the room was empty. “It’s…hard to explain. You’ll have to see her to understand what I mean. If she’s still alive, that is. Follow me.” [/QUOTE]
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