[AU] Butterfly Cage

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*Javdak nods at Connor's suggestion and makes the appropriate notation.*

"Two weeks will be good for start. In two weeks we should know whether our endevor bears fruit or not," he says, nodding.

*Scinathar, the barmaid jumps slightly, but takes your coins with no comment other than a, "Right away." She returns in a minute or two with two large bottles of wine and seven cups.

 

[ES2]

Scinathar takes one bottle and puts it in his backpack, then sets the other bottle down on the table, along with the seven glasses. "For everybody." He opens the bottle and pours a little into each glass. "For when we commence our agreement." He then hands Conner a glass. "For those who sign the contract," and grabs a glass for himself.

He doesn't drink it yet but waits for the others to sign also.

 

[Jaik]

Mochor worldessly signs his name and then returns to his place behind Scinathar, occassionally scanning the room.

 

[Rybaer]

Grathis scrawls his signature across the contract and takes a glass of wine. He's still a bit dubious about the character of the others, but he is willing to do his part to form a solid party bond. Such is always conducive to survivability.

 

[WizWrm]

Sanje signs the contract in a disjoined, spidery script, and then says, "I am prepared to leave, but on our way out I'd like to stop into a shop and purchase a hammer and pitons. For the sake of safety, of course; I am otherwise well outfitted."

He takes one of the wine-glasses and sips from it.

 

[ES2]

Sanje signs the contract in a disjoined, spidery script, and then says, "I am prepared to leave, but on our way out I'd like to stop into a shop and purchase a hammer and pitons. For the sake of safety, of course; I am otherwise well outfitted."

He takes one of the wine-glasses and sips from it.

"Sirrat Javdak, by chance do you have a map that leads directly to the ruins. I would hate to see your new investment go to the wrong location."

Scinathar takes a sip of the wine. **what does it taste like?**

After pausing to taste the wine, he continues, "Also, have there been any reports of theivery or banditry up in the peaks since this rush began?"

 

[Dalamar]

Galen adds his name to the contract in elaborate runes. He picks up a glass of wine waits for the others.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Sirrat Javdak, by chance do you have a map that leads directly to the ruins. I would hate to see your new investment go to the wrong location."

Scinathar takes a sip of the wine. **what does it taste like?**

After pausing to taste the wine, he continues, "Also, have there been any reports of theivery or banditry up in the peaks since this rush began?"

*Scinathar, the wine is slightly sweet, and tastes like blackberries. It's not too bad, for a frontier town.*

*Javdak extracts a crackling piece of parchment from one of his belt pouches and lays it on the table, flatening it out. It shows a simple sketch of the town and the closer peaks, with a few notations made in simple script, naming various places.*

"If you follow the path up here, it will lead your directly to the largest part of the ruins. However, it's a well-traveled path, and very thoroughly searched part of the mountain. Try going up the northeast side. I've hobbled out a time or two, and the going doesn't seem too bad for young and strong individuals with rope and determination. I know there are ruins on the northeast side, they're just not as big and obvious as the ones on the mid-peaks. That means they've not be looked at too closely and will probably yield the best results.

"As for banditry, well, the only bandits are other magic-seeking teams that have less skill but more strength that some teams. Theft of magic items has happened before. That's why I wanted to be certain there were enough guards to protect my interests. The miners are also having trouble with cave-ins, which could be related to the thefts. It may be that some of the thieves are hiding in the tunnels, though that's unproven.

"However, there are many reports of animals or other beasts attacking the miners and the magic seekers, so be on guard for those. And while it is summer, there are still occasional strong storms, so do be careful."

*As Galen signs the contract, Javdak picks it up, rolls it up carefully, and places it in a scroll case.*

"Very well then, we're all set. What other questions do you have before you set out?"

 

[Keia]

While Javdak is putting on the final explanations, Connor took the opportunity to look around the room at others than our current company to see if anyone was taking interest in what was going on. He will sip his wine and look around, hoping his small height and casual glance will not stop someone that was spying from continuing.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*Connor, while your unusual group is gathering some attention, most people are simply minding their own business. The morning is getting late, and people are starting to leave the Eloquent Minotaur, presumably for the peaks.*

*The two litorians you saw earlier are both well-armed, and they leave with a group of three faen and a spryte. Several other groups either leave with armed escorts, or seem to be waiting for them. The giant woman takes her leave of the room alone and heads outside... and a few minutes later seems to come down the stairs and leave it again.*