Deus Ex Machina
First Post
"Now that we are out, I should like to arrange a meeting with monsieur Darque to see what aid he can bestow upon us before we head back inside this house."
"Should I be surprised? I gave you fair warning that there may be traps or guardians within. I have no secrets, I have told you everything I know about that place." Lucias says with an annoyed tone.Elthic said:Elthic grunts. "You notice that we're a little beaten up, Darque? You don't seem all that surprised. Have any other secrets about the house you forgot to tell us?"
"What advice is there for me to give you? If I had knowledge or means of overcoming it, I would not have needed to hire you four. I told you of the voice I heard. Whether it is the house itself, some magical creation, or even the ghost of my departed cousin I cannot say."Abdul said:"I'd like to say we have the key. Sadly, we do not. We were...impeded by the house itself, which has apparently developed consciousness and intellect. A most unusual dwelling place. We have come to seek your advice on the matter."
"You were not led to believe anything but that there could be traps or guardians within. That they have managed to damage you so severly," Lucias looks around at the greatly bloodstained clothes of most of the party. "...I am very apologetic for. But that is the life you have chosen it seems. Time is of the essence though, and since there are only a few days left in which I can claim the house I shall indeed grant you further assistance. Understand though, that the funds for these extra potions are coming out of the proposed final salary you will receive upon completion of delivery of the key and confirmation that it works. Would that be satisfactory?"Eleria said:When she’s able to get Darque’s attention, Eleria speaks up.
“This house is far more deadly than we were initially led to believe; and there is no healer among us. Rest assured, we have no intention of abandoning this project now, but if we are to continue investigating the house in order to find the key, we will require additional assistance. Specifically, some kind of ability to heal the wounds that we have suffered in the process.”
She pauses momentarily, summoning every ounce of diplomacy she can muster. “Are you in a position to provide each of us with an additional two healing potions, so that we may continue on this search for the key?”