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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: 678363" data-attributes="member: 2381"><p>The next morning, after having slept for over two days, Saryna awakens to find her wounds mostly healed and her friends all sprawled out on their beds, fully clothed and smelling of Orc. In exasperation, she awakens Merileene and, out of a rare sense of gratitude, buys her breakfast. Then, either out of a sense of kindness or a sense of ironic humor (the latter being far more likely), Saryna drags Merileene out into the town to ‘scope out the menfolk,’ much to Merileene’s embarrassment. </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, at around noon, everyone else wakes up. Lucien immediately begins to <em>Identify</em> the dagger, making it quite clear that any interruptions during the next 8 hours would be greatly unappreciated. Damek, understanding Lucien’s need for solitude, takes Kerim out into the town, hoping to scrounge up some clue about the spear’s whereabouts. Their first method of deduction fails mightily.</p><p></p><p>“Okay… if you were an ancient Orcish spear, and you were in Darumont, where would *you* be?” </p><p></p><p>“I don’t know. I’m an Elf, not a spear.”</p><p></p><p>“Damn.”</p><p></p><p>Obviously, a different tactic is needed. Luckily, Damek has a flash of insight (better known to those ‘in the know’ as memory). </p><p></p><p>“Hmmm.. I seem to recall some name in the text we read earlier. However the name escapes me.” Kerim thinks long and hard, finally remembering a clue as well.</p><p></p><p> “Wait... Lucien mentioned it! Sounded like ‘el diablo’ or something.” Damek’s confused look nearly makes Kerim laugh out loud.</p><p></p><p>“Uh… El Diablo? Somehow that doesn’t sound right.” After sounding it out a dozen more times, Kerim finally arrives at the true name… ‘L. Diario’ or ‘Diario L.’ </p><p></p><p>Another flash of insight motivates our heroes to seek out the town doctor, hypothesizing that as an adventurer, Diario L. would have had frequent need for his services. Though Diario’s escapades with the Orcs occurred nearly fifty years ago, small remote towns such as Darumont tend to keep professions rather linear and thus, might have records about him. </p><p></p><p>This time, their theory proves to be correct.</p><p></p><p>Kerim takes the lead, posing as an author. The doctor, after his requisite offer of head drilling, bleeding and exorcism, is quite willing to speak about his famous patients, and those of his medical trainer. As it turns out, Diario Leel was one of his medical trainer’s most frequent patients, often complaining of sleeplessness and headaches. </p><p></p><p>At the mention of the name ‘Leel’ Kerim blanches, and Damek turns a somewhat paler shade of Elf. They recover their composure quickly however, and manage to get Leel’s address out of the doctor before leaving. </p><p></p><p>Kerim is the first to speak. “LEEL!? The same guy who nearly killed Saryna at the carnival?” Damek nods his head, not particularly pleased by this turn of events. </p><p></p><p>“His son at any rate. At least he probably feels bad for cutting us up as badly as he did. Maybe he’d give us the spear out of guilt?” Damek looks hopeful, but Kerim’s snort shatters his illusions of simplicity. </p><p></p><p>“Not likely. I’m sure he’s a nice enough guy when he’s sober, but I doubt he’ll just give the spear up. I bet if we convince him that he could save the town from Orc attacks that he’d be more willing.” </p><p></p><p>After a few more blocks, they arrive at 34 Fatte street, an address which apparently reminds Kerim of his sister. After steeling themselves for the worst possible scenario, Damek knocks on the door of the man who very nearly killed them all a scant two nights ago.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Femerus the Gnecro, post: 678363, member: 2381"] The next morning, after having slept for over two days, Saryna awakens to find her wounds mostly healed and her friends all sprawled out on their beds, fully clothed and smelling of Orc. In exasperation, she awakens Merileene and, out of a rare sense of gratitude, buys her breakfast. Then, either out of a sense of kindness or a sense of ironic humor (the latter being far more likely), Saryna drags Merileene out into the town to ‘scope out the menfolk,’ much to Merileene’s embarrassment. Meanwhile, at around noon, everyone else wakes up. Lucien immediately begins to [i]Identify[/i] the dagger, making it quite clear that any interruptions during the next 8 hours would be greatly unappreciated. Damek, understanding Lucien’s need for solitude, takes Kerim out into the town, hoping to scrounge up some clue about the spear’s whereabouts. Their first method of deduction fails mightily. “Okay… if you were an ancient Orcish spear, and you were in Darumont, where would *you* be?” “I don’t know. I’m an Elf, not a spear.” “Damn.” Obviously, a different tactic is needed. Luckily, Damek has a flash of insight (better known to those ‘in the know’ as memory). “Hmmm.. I seem to recall some name in the text we read earlier. However the name escapes me.” Kerim thinks long and hard, finally remembering a clue as well. “Wait... Lucien mentioned it! Sounded like ‘el diablo’ or something.” Damek’s confused look nearly makes Kerim laugh out loud. “Uh… El Diablo? Somehow that doesn’t sound right.” After sounding it out a dozen more times, Kerim finally arrives at the true name… ‘L. Diario’ or ‘Diario L.’ Another flash of insight motivates our heroes to seek out the town doctor, hypothesizing that as an adventurer, Diario L. would have had frequent need for his services. Though Diario’s escapades with the Orcs occurred nearly fifty years ago, small remote towns such as Darumont tend to keep professions rather linear and thus, might have records about him. This time, their theory proves to be correct. Kerim takes the lead, posing as an author. The doctor, after his requisite offer of head drilling, bleeding and exorcism, is quite willing to speak about his famous patients, and those of his medical trainer. As it turns out, Diario Leel was one of his medical trainer’s most frequent patients, often complaining of sleeplessness and headaches. At the mention of the name ‘Leel’ Kerim blanches, and Damek turns a somewhat paler shade of Elf. They recover their composure quickly however, and manage to get Leel’s address out of the doctor before leaving. Kerim is the first to speak. “LEEL!? The same guy who nearly killed Saryna at the carnival?” Damek nods his head, not particularly pleased by this turn of events. “His son at any rate. At least he probably feels bad for cutting us up as badly as he did. Maybe he’d give us the spear out of guilt?” Damek looks hopeful, but Kerim’s snort shatters his illusions of simplicity. “Not likely. I’m sure he’s a nice enough guy when he’s sober, but I doubt he’ll just give the spear up. I bet if we convince him that he could save the town from Orc attacks that he’d be more willing.” After a few more blocks, they arrive at 34 Fatte street, an address which apparently reminds Kerim of his sister. After steeling themselves for the worst possible scenario, Damek knocks on the door of the man who very nearly killed them all a scant two nights ago. [/QUOTE]
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