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Dusk in the land of Fading Stars - Femerus' Story hour (updated 2-20-03)
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<blockquote data-quote="Femerus the Gnecro" data-source="post: 361992" data-attributes="member: 2381"><p>By nightfall the next day, Darumont again looms before the party, looking much the same as it has in days past. But darker. </p><p></p><p>Having walked for most of the day, everyone is rather weary of traveling, more than ready to curl up by a warm fire and enjoy some well earned dinner (or, in Kerim’s case, dinner(s)).</p><p></p><p>As they approach the Seven Stars Tavern, the wind begins to pick up, sending a fine sheet of dust up into the air. Covering their eyes reflexively, the party tromps into the common room of the inn, and straight into Dagron, who has obviously been waiting for their arrival.</p><p></p><p>“Ah… I see you found the tome. Excellent.”</p><p></p><p>Merileene looks at Dagron for a moment, and summoning up her courage, speaks to him directly. “Before we give it to you, may I have an evening to study it? It is full of such interesting knowledge… I would greatly appreciate having more time to look at it.”</p><p></p><p>As Meri speaks, Dagron’s eyes seem to flash warningly, the cheerful light of the fire reflecting angrily off of the golden flecks in his eyes that betray a life lived near the Spire. “If you wish to know its contents… I will pay you half what I intended. I am buying information from you… if I believe you have read anything of consequence, I will pay you accordingly.”</p><p></p><p>Even Saryna’s mocking grin seems to waver under his scrutiny, but still she speaks. “What exactly prevented us from staying on the road an extra evening… and learning the books contents?” Dagron seems to stiffen for a moment, and then relax. His fierce stare darts from Saryna, whom he has met, to Lucien, who is sitting at the bar non-chalantly, listening intently while attempting to appear focused upon his dinner. </p><p></p><p>“I would think carefully about the choices she is making, Wizard. You are all treading on dangerous ground.”</p><p></p><p>Lucien swivels in his stool and stares defiantly in to Dagron’s cold, metallic eyes. “If this information is as valuable as you claim, then why should we not simply read the tome and find another buyer? One who is willing to pay as much, or more, than you?” Lucien grins slightly, looking momentarily like Saryna. “Hypothetically, of course.”</p><p></p><p>Dagron stands furiously… and an aura of menace washes over the party like a wave breaking upon a dangerously eroded beach. “Because, if you were to betray me… but no. There is no need for this. The Book.” Dagron holds out his hand to Saryna. With a nearly imperceptible glance to Lucien for approval, Saryna slides the massive tome within reach of Dagron’s gold-tinged hand. Meri involuntarily shudders as a crooked smile splits Dagron’s otherwise implacable face. It does not touch his eyes. </p><p></p><p>“Excellent.” Dagron snaps his fingers, and two previously unnoticed men move from one of the nearby tables to their master. “Take the book… I will join you shortly.” With a dismissive nod, Dagron turns back to the party, taking them all in with one steely glance. “I appreciate your desire for leverage in such situations, but know clearly that nothing you *ever* gain from crossing me will be worth it. Understand?”</p><p></p><p>Muttered replies and nods seem to bubble forth from the mouths of the party, except for Lucien, who seems even more defiant than before. </p><p></p><p>“Unless you’re paying double rates for threats, dispense with them.”</p><p></p><p>The only answer Lucien receives is a total lack of acknowledgement as Dagron produces a small box from a pocket in his cloak. “Here… is your payment. I hope you find it satisfactory.” Dagron places the box on the table in front of Saryna.</p><p></p><p>Saryna glares at the box as though she expects it to grow fangs, or explode into a massive ball of flame. “I… don’t be offended if I don’t rush to open it.”</p><p></p><p>In any other setting, Dagron’s shocked expression would be comical. Kerim almost laughs despite himself, but cannot choke out the laughter, such is Dagron’s presence among them. “Why… I am offended. You are assets to me. I do not harm assets.”</p><p></p><p>After determining that the box is not magical, both for Saryna’s peace of mind as well as his own, Lucien opens the box.</p><p></p><p>Inside is a fairly large gem, about the size of a chicken’s egg… a perfectly faceted corundum stone. Deep within its shining crimson depths is a six pointed white star.</p><p></p><p>“I hope you see that working in my best interests is working in your best interests as well. I shall contact you again soon.” With that, Dagron walks out the door and into the night.</p><p></p><p>As the party discusses what to do with the gem, Lucien sends his mind once again to Pin. </p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Pin… which way is Dagron heading? </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Who?</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>The man who just walked outside. Tall, kind of creepy feel about him.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Oh… he’s going along the eastern path. His men are towing a big book. Hey… is that our book?</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Yes… listen. If you can keep it discreet, follow him for a bit, but don’t get out of range. And be careful… he seems dangerous.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I will. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p>After dinner, the party retires to their rooms for the night, but discussion of the gem does not cease until the small hours of the morning. Pin returns after about half an hour, reporting that Dagron and his men never left the eastern path. With little else to do, the party resolves to contact the Sweeps again the next morning and continue along their current path as novice freelance ‘problem solvers.’</p><p></p><p><em>End of Chapter 3</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Next chapter! Events are set in motions that will greatly effect the world, and the future of the party. Now's where it starts getting good. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Femerus the Gnecro, post: 361992, member: 2381"] By nightfall the next day, Darumont again looms before the party, looking much the same as it has in days past. But darker. Having walked for most of the day, everyone is rather weary of traveling, more than ready to curl up by a warm fire and enjoy some well earned dinner (or, in Kerim’s case, dinner(s)). As they approach the Seven Stars Tavern, the wind begins to pick up, sending a fine sheet of dust up into the air. Covering their eyes reflexively, the party tromps into the common room of the inn, and straight into Dagron, who has obviously been waiting for their arrival. “Ah… I see you found the tome. Excellent.” Merileene looks at Dagron for a moment, and summoning up her courage, speaks to him directly. “Before we give it to you, may I have an evening to study it? It is full of such interesting knowledge… I would greatly appreciate having more time to look at it.” As Meri speaks, Dagron’s eyes seem to flash warningly, the cheerful light of the fire reflecting angrily off of the golden flecks in his eyes that betray a life lived near the Spire. “If you wish to know its contents… I will pay you half what I intended. I am buying information from you… if I believe you have read anything of consequence, I will pay you accordingly.” Even Saryna’s mocking grin seems to waver under his scrutiny, but still she speaks. “What exactly prevented us from staying on the road an extra evening… and learning the books contents?” Dagron seems to stiffen for a moment, and then relax. His fierce stare darts from Saryna, whom he has met, to Lucien, who is sitting at the bar non-chalantly, listening intently while attempting to appear focused upon his dinner. “I would think carefully about the choices she is making, Wizard. You are all treading on dangerous ground.” Lucien swivels in his stool and stares defiantly in to Dagron’s cold, metallic eyes. “If this information is as valuable as you claim, then why should we not simply read the tome and find another buyer? One who is willing to pay as much, or more, than you?” Lucien grins slightly, looking momentarily like Saryna. “Hypothetically, of course.” Dagron stands furiously… and an aura of menace washes over the party like a wave breaking upon a dangerously eroded beach. “Because, if you were to betray me… but no. There is no need for this. The Book.” Dagron holds out his hand to Saryna. With a nearly imperceptible glance to Lucien for approval, Saryna slides the massive tome within reach of Dagron’s gold-tinged hand. Meri involuntarily shudders as a crooked smile splits Dagron’s otherwise implacable face. It does not touch his eyes. “Excellent.” Dagron snaps his fingers, and two previously unnoticed men move from one of the nearby tables to their master. “Take the book… I will join you shortly.” With a dismissive nod, Dagron turns back to the party, taking them all in with one steely glance. “I appreciate your desire for leverage in such situations, but know clearly that nothing you *ever* gain from crossing me will be worth it. Understand?” Muttered replies and nods seem to bubble forth from the mouths of the party, except for Lucien, who seems even more defiant than before. “Unless you’re paying double rates for threats, dispense with them.” The only answer Lucien receives is a total lack of acknowledgement as Dagron produces a small box from a pocket in his cloak. “Here… is your payment. I hope you find it satisfactory.” Dagron places the box on the table in front of Saryna. Saryna glares at the box as though she expects it to grow fangs, or explode into a massive ball of flame. “I… don’t be offended if I don’t rush to open it.” In any other setting, Dagron’s shocked expression would be comical. Kerim almost laughs despite himself, but cannot choke out the laughter, such is Dagron’s presence among them. “Why… I am offended. You are assets to me. I do not harm assets.” After determining that the box is not magical, both for Saryna’s peace of mind as well as his own, Lucien opens the box. Inside is a fairly large gem, about the size of a chicken’s egg… a perfectly faceted corundum stone. Deep within its shining crimson depths is a six pointed white star. “I hope you see that working in my best interests is working in your best interests as well. I shall contact you again soon.” With that, Dagron walks out the door and into the night. As the party discusses what to do with the gem, Lucien sends his mind once again to Pin. [i] Pin… which way is Dagron heading? Who? The man who just walked outside. Tall, kind of creepy feel about him. Oh… he’s going along the eastern path. His men are towing a big book. Hey… is that our book? Yes… listen. If you can keep it discreet, follow him for a bit, but don’t get out of range. And be careful… he seems dangerous. I will. [/i] After dinner, the party retires to their rooms for the night, but discussion of the gem does not cease until the small hours of the morning. Pin returns after about half an hour, reporting that Dagron and his men never left the eastern path. With little else to do, the party resolves to contact the Sweeps again the next morning and continue along their current path as novice freelance ‘problem solvers.’ [i]End of Chapter 3 Next chapter! Events are set in motions that will greatly effect the world, and the future of the party. Now's where it starts getting good. :)[/i] [/QUOTE]
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