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<blockquote data-quote="Systole" data-source="post: 5905730" data-attributes="member: 93930"><p>The young man’s face falls. <span style="color: royalblue">“I understand, Signor Furioso. Believe me, I know how difficult it is to leave one’s duties behind, and this is not necessarily your concern. I thought that there might be a way of easing the travel, but none of the scholars I talked to could find a solution to—“</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: lime">“Correction!”</span> says a bespectacled halfling, bustling up to the table with a case in his hands. <span style="color: lime">“One of the scholars you talked to did indeed find a solution. I can get you there in a day. Why, it would be simplicity itself!”</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: royalblue">“Signor Crea … ?”</span> Ben says, surprised and puzzled. <span style="color: royalblue">“I thought you said you didn’t have time to—“</span></p><p></p><p>The halfling cuts him off again. <span style="color: lime">“It was an interesting challenge, and the research opened up several new avenues of thought concerning the activation of various nexus points in Illi Esse.”</span> He heaves his case onto the table, and climbs onto the bench. Opening the case, the halfling exposes dozens upon dozens of tuning forks. <span style="color: lime">“A few hours south of Venza, there’s a waygate. It’s not used because, firstly, it requires five precisely calibrated musical notes to activate, which few people know. Secondly, it’s a smaller specimen – at most six feet tall and about two and a half wide – so it’s not suited for bulk transport. Thirdly, it doesn’t go anywhere that most people would consider particularly interesting.”</span></p><p></p><p>He reaches into the case and withdraws five tuning forks, which he strikes one after the other. <span style="color: lime">“And so, firstly, D above tenor C … then E above tenor C … then tenor C … then middle C … and finally G above middle C. Secondly, if all you’re transporting is people, then the size is quite sufficient. And thirdly, the not-particularly-interesting place that it goes is right here.”</span> On Ben’s map, he points to the northern edge of Daylight Canyon. <span style="color: lime">“A few hours walk from the town of Copperhead, where you could find mounts and supplies for your search, I expect.”</span></p><p> </p><p>Ben is stunned. <span style="color: royalblue">“If this is true…”</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: lime">“Oh, it’s quite true. No need to thank me. I’ll send you a bill.”</span> His eyes twinkle. <span style="color: lime">“Unless you’d like to discuss an exchange of services. You see, I occasionally have need of guards to protect certain precious cargo…”</span></p><p></p><p>Ben’s nods. <span style="color: royalblue">“Of course, I’d be happy to discuss terms. But first: Signor Furioso, might this change your mind?”</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>[sblock=GM]Sorry, GE. I know you wanted Fury to stay in Venza, but the adventure was already sketched out. I'm trying to make it more palatable for you/him.</p><p> </p><p>And bonus points to anyone who gets the musical joke.[/sblock]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii513/pnthffr/Ben_150.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii513/pnthffr/Phedilo_150.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p><strong>. <span style="color: royalblue">Benevolent Seeker</span> ...... <span style="color: lime">Phidelo Crea</span> .....</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Systole, post: 5905730, member: 93930"] The young man’s face falls. [COLOR=royalblue]“I understand, Signor Furioso. Believe me, I know how difficult it is to leave one’s duties behind, and this is not necessarily your concern. I thought that there might be a way of easing the travel, but none of the scholars I talked to could find a solution to—“[/COLOR] [COLOR=lime]“Correction!”[/COLOR] says a bespectacled halfling, bustling up to the table with a case in his hands. [COLOR=lime]“One of the scholars you talked to did indeed find a solution. I can get you there in a day. Why, it would be simplicity itself!”[/COLOR] [COLOR=royalblue]“Signor Crea … ?”[/COLOR] Ben says, surprised and puzzled. [COLOR=royalblue]“I thought you said you didn’t have time to—“[/COLOR] The halfling cuts him off again. [COLOR=lime]“It was an interesting challenge, and the research opened up several new avenues of thought concerning the activation of various nexus points in Illi Esse.”[/COLOR] He heaves his case onto the table, and climbs onto the bench. Opening the case, the halfling exposes dozens upon dozens of tuning forks. [COLOR=lime]“A few hours south of Venza, there’s a waygate. It’s not used because, firstly, it requires five precisely calibrated musical notes to activate, which few people know. Secondly, it’s a smaller specimen – at most six feet tall and about two and a half wide – so it’s not suited for bulk transport. Thirdly, it doesn’t go anywhere that most people would consider particularly interesting.”[/COLOR] He reaches into the case and withdraws five tuning forks, which he strikes one after the other. [COLOR=lime]“And so, firstly, D above tenor C … then E above tenor C … then tenor C … then middle C … and finally G above middle C. Secondly, if all you’re transporting is people, then the size is quite sufficient. And thirdly, the not-particularly-interesting place that it goes is right here.”[/COLOR] On Ben’s map, he points to the northern edge of Daylight Canyon. [COLOR=lime]“A few hours walk from the town of Copperhead, where you could find mounts and supplies for your search, I expect.”[/COLOR] Ben is stunned. [COLOR=royalblue]“If this is true…”[/COLOR] [COLOR=lime]“Oh, it’s quite true. No need to thank me. I’ll send you a bill.”[/COLOR] His eyes twinkle. [COLOR=lime]“Unless you’d like to discuss an exchange of services. You see, I occasionally have need of guards to protect certain precious cargo…”[/COLOR] Ben’s nods. [COLOR=royalblue]“Of course, I’d be happy to discuss terms. But first: Signor Furioso, might this change your mind?”[/COLOR] [sblock=GM]Sorry, GE. I know you wanted Fury to stay in Venza, but the adventure was already sketched out. I'm trying to make it more palatable for you/him. And bonus points to anyone who gets the musical joke.[/sblock] [IMG]http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii513/pnthffr/Ben_150.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii513/pnthffr/Phedilo_150.jpg[/IMG] [B]. [COLOR=royalblue]Benevolent Seeker[/COLOR] ...... [COLOR=lime]Phidelo Crea[/COLOR] .....[/B] [/QUOTE]
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