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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 682906" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p>Chapter 8, "Melito, the ILA and the First Guests", July 4th , 1019:</p><p></p><p>The carpenters begin work on the renovations mid-morning, which is still far too early as far as Narg, Mojo and Furynick are concerned. Deciding that "If you can't beat'em, join'em", Narg puts on some carpenter's overalls, and starts in with hammer and nails. Mojo comments that "Married life has domesticated you too much." Narg replies "Hey, she now has me do a lot of odd jobs around the house. You get used to it." Mojo replies "I'll stick with the reigning queen, she has servants to do those things."</p><p></p><p>Melito, Kindor's security expert, Jawlt Council member and a 10th level rogue, arrives later in the morning. Narg tells him "Grab a hammer, there's a lot of work to do." Since Narg was holding several nails in his mouth when he said that Melito didn't hear all of it, which he decides was just as well. The rest of the high-profile group gather around, the stealth team still staying out of the way upstairs. He offers to answer any questions the party may have about the ILA, based on has experience as the former guildmaster of the Jawlt Thief and Assassins guild. </p><p></p><p>"How do they operate?" asks Fiona. Melito replies "Their member guilds each have their own style, the only constant being they show up and kill people." "Oh, so they're us," Mojo comments. Melito adds "Being sneaky and underhanded." "So it's not us," Mojo replies. </p><p></p><p>The party asks how many assassin teams will be at this meeting. Melito says that is uncertain, as not all invited members will show up, and some member guilds may not have even accurately translated the clues as to when and where the convention will take place. He says they can probably expect between 20 and 40 teams of 1 to 4 members each. Kharole shows off her intelligence, immediately stating "OK, so an average of 30 teams with a total of 75 assassins." This causes some of the party to reconsider taking this mission, until Serita declares "We're doing this! I want my hospital." </p><p></p><p>Lannon comes straight to the point, and asks "If we find any of these assassins, can we kill them?" Melito answers "Sure you can. You're in charge of security at this event, and none of you belong to the local member guild." He does warn them that they may wish to avoid killing any of the five ILA leaders, as they might then target the Silver Moon. As an after-though he adds "Unless you actually get ALL FIVE, then the ILA would be wiped out for good." That idea appeals to several members of the party. </p><p></p><p>Melito says that he has a few of his own operatives, who do not currently belong to the local guild, that might be able to assist the stealth team. He says that they were 'hidden observers' at the previous ILA convention, and may be able to identify some of the assassin groups. Kharole comments "Doesn't sound to me like they are very good assassins if they can be identified by anyone five years later." Melito replies "That depends on if you know exactly what to look for." He says that he will give a more detailed briefing to the stealth team as they get closer to the convention date. </p><p></p><p>Narg declares "Okay gang, here's the deal. If we find any assassins here, or nearby, we deal with them permanently. I don't care if they have nothing to do with the ILA and are just here for drinks." "How do we know for sure they are assassins?" asks Mark. Narg replies "If they are wearing any type of disguise, assume that they are." Mojo comments "Great, he just marked for death anyone who puts on an ugly tie or bad toupee." </p><p></p><p>Serita reminds the party that Queen Jennifer has a sword that allows her to detect any assassins within a twenty-foot radius, that the group might be able to sue. "Wouldn't it be best for her if she keeps that with her?" states Mark. "Yes, but one of us can also be with her at the same time," Serita adds. "Sounds like my job," Mojo declares. </p><p></p><p>Melito concludes by saying "In the meanwhile the first group of invited guests have arrived. They flew into the city around an hour ago, and you may want to go greet them." "Flew in?" Mark exclaims. "Who are they?" asks Serita. "A pair of dragons," is his response. "They arrived in the form of a pair of forty-foot long dragons, landed before an inn, then transformed to humanoid shape. They are now over at the Wandering Dancer Inn." Fiona asks "What type of dragon?" He replies "They appeared to be bronze dragons." "Lawful good," is Cassie's comment. "Unless they changed their color," states Serita, "We'd better bring Timothy along to check their auras." Mileto departs, saying he will check in with them again tomorrow. Former teamster Fiona gets a pair of horses hooked up to one of the carriages that Kindor has loaned the party, as Timothy gets directions from some of the soldiers to their destination. </p><p></p><p>The team of Aradyn, Kharole, Lannon, Mojo, Serita and Timothy then depart, heading north for a mile. They circumnavigate around the outer wall of the Lordholder's castle, and then head northeast along the main road. They travel for approximately a mile, passing the Minstrels Manor, home of the city's Bard Guild. The Wandering Dancer Inn is only a few buildings beyond that, and the carriage is parked in a dirt lot alongside the large wooden four-story building. </p><p></p><p>The six party members exit the carriage, and Serita comments "I wish that Melito had given us the names of these guests so we'll know who to ask for." Mojo sarcastically replies "Right. Because we wouldn't want to talk to the wrong pair of ancient bronze dragons that just happen to be staying here." They head around front towards the main entrance. They enter, and are surprised to find the large first floor room is nearly deserted, as most taverns usually have a large crowd for the noontime meal. There is no food at any of the tables at all, and there are only three occupants in the immense room. </p><p></p><p>The room before them has a large wooden stage on the far wall, which is apparently lit by a Continual Light spell. The stage covers about a quarter of the room, covering the full 60 foot width of the building and being 20 feet deep on either end and 40 feet deep in the center, which comes out to a point. The rest of the room is comprised of long but narrow tables, angled to face the stage, with all chairs only on the side that also faces the stage. The ceiling is 18 feet high. This layout closer resembles a theatre or auditorium rather than an inn. The section of the room closest to the main entrance has a pair of desks alongside one corner, a staircase along the side wall leading to a second floor, and a pair of doors on the other side wall that apparently go to an adjacent kitchen.</p><p></p><p>An extremely thin human woman wearing a pink dress and long dark hair tied back in a pony tail is seated in a chair near one of the desks not far from them. Further back in the room is a burley human man with a thick bushy mustache. He is wearing coveralls over a stained shirt, and stands along the side wall staring at the party. The third occupant of the room is a male elf. He is wearing tights and dancing shoes, and is practicing a dance routine up on the stage. The elf archer Aradyn sees the dancer and mutters to his companions "I don't like it when my people do things like that. It gives our race the wrong reputation." </p><p></p><p>The woman by the desk stands and tells the party "We will not be open for meals until the evening." Serita replies "Actually, we're here as representatives of the Lordholder, to officially welcome the new arrivals." "Oh, well then we should go get them," she say. She quickly glides across the room to the human man. As she does this the dancer's shoes that she is wearing do not appear to actually touch the floor. </p><p></p><p>She speaks to the man, then glides back to the party. The man acts annoyed at being given the task, and slowly trudges his way up the stairs. Mojo suggest to the woman "Maybe you should have loaned him your shoes." The party waits for a good ten minutes as the elvan dancer continues to prance around the stage. "I wish he would stop doing that," Aradyn mutters. "I think he's rather cute," Serita states. "Something tells me you're not his type," is Mojo's reply to Serita.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 682906, member: 8530"] Chapter 8, "Melito, the ILA and the First Guests", July 4th , 1019: The carpenters begin work on the renovations mid-morning, which is still far too early as far as Narg, Mojo and Furynick are concerned. Deciding that "If you can't beat'em, join'em", Narg puts on some carpenter's overalls, and starts in with hammer and nails. Mojo comments that "Married life has domesticated you too much." Narg replies "Hey, she now has me do a lot of odd jobs around the house. You get used to it." Mojo replies "I'll stick with the reigning queen, she has servants to do those things." Melito, Kindor's security expert, Jawlt Council member and a 10th level rogue, arrives later in the morning. Narg tells him "Grab a hammer, there's a lot of work to do." Since Narg was holding several nails in his mouth when he said that Melito didn't hear all of it, which he decides was just as well. The rest of the high-profile group gather around, the stealth team still staying out of the way upstairs. He offers to answer any questions the party may have about the ILA, based on has experience as the former guildmaster of the Jawlt Thief and Assassins guild. "How do they operate?" asks Fiona. Melito replies "Their member guilds each have their own style, the only constant being they show up and kill people." "Oh, so they're us," Mojo comments. Melito adds "Being sneaky and underhanded." "So it's not us," Mojo replies. The party asks how many assassin teams will be at this meeting. Melito says that is uncertain, as not all invited members will show up, and some member guilds may not have even accurately translated the clues as to when and where the convention will take place. He says they can probably expect between 20 and 40 teams of 1 to 4 members each. Kharole shows off her intelligence, immediately stating "OK, so an average of 30 teams with a total of 75 assassins." This causes some of the party to reconsider taking this mission, until Serita declares "We're doing this! I want my hospital." Lannon comes straight to the point, and asks "If we find any of these assassins, can we kill them?" Melito answers "Sure you can. You're in charge of security at this event, and none of you belong to the local member guild." He does warn them that they may wish to avoid killing any of the five ILA leaders, as they might then target the Silver Moon. As an after-though he adds "Unless you actually get ALL FIVE, then the ILA would be wiped out for good." That idea appeals to several members of the party. Melito says that he has a few of his own operatives, who do not currently belong to the local guild, that might be able to assist the stealth team. He says that they were 'hidden observers' at the previous ILA convention, and may be able to identify some of the assassin groups. Kharole comments "Doesn't sound to me like they are very good assassins if they can be identified by anyone five years later." Melito replies "That depends on if you know exactly what to look for." He says that he will give a more detailed briefing to the stealth team as they get closer to the convention date. Narg declares "Okay gang, here's the deal. If we find any assassins here, or nearby, we deal with them permanently. I don't care if they have nothing to do with the ILA and are just here for drinks." "How do we know for sure they are assassins?" asks Mark. Narg replies "If they are wearing any type of disguise, assume that they are." Mojo comments "Great, he just marked for death anyone who puts on an ugly tie or bad toupee." Serita reminds the party that Queen Jennifer has a sword that allows her to detect any assassins within a twenty-foot radius, that the group might be able to sue. "Wouldn't it be best for her if she keeps that with her?" states Mark. "Yes, but one of us can also be with her at the same time," Serita adds. "Sounds like my job," Mojo declares. Melito concludes by saying "In the meanwhile the first group of invited guests have arrived. They flew into the city around an hour ago, and you may want to go greet them." "Flew in?" Mark exclaims. "Who are they?" asks Serita. "A pair of dragons," is his response. "They arrived in the form of a pair of forty-foot long dragons, landed before an inn, then transformed to humanoid shape. They are now over at the Wandering Dancer Inn." Fiona asks "What type of dragon?" He replies "They appeared to be bronze dragons." "Lawful good," is Cassie's comment. "Unless they changed their color," states Serita, "We'd better bring Timothy along to check their auras." Mileto departs, saying he will check in with them again tomorrow. Former teamster Fiona gets a pair of horses hooked up to one of the carriages that Kindor has loaned the party, as Timothy gets directions from some of the soldiers to their destination. The team of Aradyn, Kharole, Lannon, Mojo, Serita and Timothy then depart, heading north for a mile. They circumnavigate around the outer wall of the Lordholder's castle, and then head northeast along the main road. They travel for approximately a mile, passing the Minstrels Manor, home of the city's Bard Guild. The Wandering Dancer Inn is only a few buildings beyond that, and the carriage is parked in a dirt lot alongside the large wooden four-story building. The six party members exit the carriage, and Serita comments "I wish that Melito had given us the names of these guests so we'll know who to ask for." Mojo sarcastically replies "Right. Because we wouldn't want to talk to the wrong pair of ancient bronze dragons that just happen to be staying here." They head around front towards the main entrance. They enter, and are surprised to find the large first floor room is nearly deserted, as most taverns usually have a large crowd for the noontime meal. There is no food at any of the tables at all, and there are only three occupants in the immense room. The room before them has a large wooden stage on the far wall, which is apparently lit by a Continual Light spell. The stage covers about a quarter of the room, covering the full 60 foot width of the building and being 20 feet deep on either end and 40 feet deep in the center, which comes out to a point. The rest of the room is comprised of long but narrow tables, angled to face the stage, with all chairs only on the side that also faces the stage. The ceiling is 18 feet high. This layout closer resembles a theatre or auditorium rather than an inn. The section of the room closest to the main entrance has a pair of desks alongside one corner, a staircase along the side wall leading to a second floor, and a pair of doors on the other side wall that apparently go to an adjacent kitchen. An extremely thin human woman wearing a pink dress and long dark hair tied back in a pony tail is seated in a chair near one of the desks not far from them. Further back in the room is a burley human man with a thick bushy mustache. He is wearing coveralls over a stained shirt, and stands along the side wall staring at the party. The third occupant of the room is a male elf. He is wearing tights and dancing shoes, and is practicing a dance routine up on the stage. The elf archer Aradyn sees the dancer and mutters to his companions "I don't like it when my people do things like that. It gives our race the wrong reputation." The woman by the desk stands and tells the party "We will not be open for meals until the evening." Serita replies "Actually, we're here as representatives of the Lordholder, to officially welcome the new arrivals." "Oh, well then we should go get them," she say. She quickly glides across the room to the human man. As she does this the dancer's shoes that she is wearing do not appear to actually touch the floor. She speaks to the man, then glides back to the party. The man acts annoyed at being given the task, and slowly trudges his way up the stairs. Mojo suggest to the woman "Maybe you should have loaned him your shoes." The party waits for a good ten minutes as the elvan dancer continues to prance around the stage. "I wish he would stop doing that," Aradyn mutters. "I think he's rather cute," Serita states. "Something tells me you're not his type," is Mojo's reply to Serita. [/QUOTE]
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