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Shilsen's Eberron SH (Finished - The Last Word : 9/20/15)
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<blockquote data-quote="shilsen" data-source="post: 2821087" data-attributes="member: 198"><p>Writen by AviLazar</p><p>10/18/05 </p><p></p><p>I find the child I paid the last time and he sends me to a local gambler named Philo. I enter the bar where Philo is supposed to be located, and after having some curt words with the Bartender I walk to the back room. I consider casting some protection spells on myself, but think I am just being paranoid. According to the boy, Philo wants 25 gold for information about Bodo.</p><p></p><p>After entering the room, which has four people playing cards, I sit down and speak with Philo for a moment, just before I am accosted by the person to my left. He grabs my arm, which I shrug off. I then draw my sword and slash him; a battle ensued, and then I was knocked out unconscious.</p><p></p><p>After a time, which I later found out to be a number of hours, I wake up in a bag and without Kizmet. The party is here, and my assailants are on the ground – it looks like the room was webbed by Nameless. We start to question Philo and his crew, and Nameless and I (for all our differences) fall into our typical routine. Admittedly, I have been contemplating using extreme torture techniques I have read about in my books – the temptation was there, and I must atone for my thoughts of such malice – such is not the way of the Silver Flame; but I cannot let this go.</p><p></p><p>I have let down my father and my grandfather, and more then that – I feel hollow. Not a sadness that someone experiences at the loss of a valuable item, or even family – not even like the feeling I had when my father died at the Battle of Grace. This was more, as if a part of me was missing - if my arm would have been cut off, the loss would not be as great as this.</p><p></p><p>I send Bodo with a note to Lalia asking her to send me guards, and a half hour later 5 guards appear. We interrogate Philo and find out he pawned my sword, like a common trinket, to a pawn shop. We explain to the guards the situation, and they are not willing to take on Daask. I ask one of them to provide me with his armor and weapon which he reluctantly does. We head down, with one of the guards, to Malleon’s Gate, and then to the store, Maakra’s Goods, (Note: Once I resolve my issue, I will have this place shut down, if I have to raze it myself). We find out from the store keeper, after some convincing, that the equipment was given to Daask…my heart sinks even more. We are informed that we could speak to a person named Keshta, a gnoll and a Daask member.</p><p></p><p>We head back to the inn, sending Philo to the inn with the Deneith soldier. We tell the soldier we will grab Philo on the morrow. We discuss various options. After listening to various plans, there is one which I feared I would hear, one that I was hoping that would not be mentioned – Six recommended that we speak with Killian. I groan. I loathe Killian and his scheming, and he knows it. Nameless smiles broadly, knowing I must do this – I want to remove the smile from his face!</p><p></p><p>We encounter Flan and tell him of our need to see Killian. Flan is surprised, to say the least. Although we are told that Killian may not be able to meet us for a day or so.</p><p></p><p>After getting back to the inn, we encounter Narik and his friends from the Adventurers guild. We saw them earlier and asked them to join us. At first, when we mention our plans, they scoff – but after some negotiations they are persuaded – like all adventurers – the notion of fame, glory and treasure is a great lure. We also leave a message for Finch and his group, which I exorcised. They, at least, owe me their lives and more importantly their souls. They will come, I hope.</p><p></p><p>At this point I head to the Cathedral, and I ask to speak to the Arc-hierophant. The acolyte wants to make me wait, but he notices that I am not in the mood, and about to explode – he summons the arc-hierophant. I explain the situation to her, and find there is very little she can provide me in help – being that she cannot send people to Daask. She does provide me with a new holy symbol, and sends me with the blessings of the Silver Flame. I am distraught.</p><p></p><p>When I return to the inn, Flan is waiting for us. He tells us that Killian will be able to see us in the morning – this is unusual and I think prompted by Killian’s eagerness to see my plight, which I am sure he knows about.</p><p></p><p>We go to sleep, and I find that I cannot sleep. I pray the rest of the night, trying to ease my soul and hope the Silver Flame will give me insight. In the morning I am ready and Corven heads out to the embassy while the rest of us head to see Killian.</p><p></p><p>We arrive at the Lucky Nines in Firelight and see Killian. We tell him the story, which I am sure he is aware of already, and he asks what is in it for him. Nameless smiles, and chimes in by pointing to me. I inform Killian that I would be grateful; and Killian looks ever more childlike then gnomes normally do. Killian also asks how grateful I would be if he recovers Kizmet. I tell him that I would be very grateful, and then Killian starts to jot some notes looking at a list of things he needs us to do. Killian suggests that we head to the drug den, and then Nameless and he start giggling how ironic it is that the group did not take the drug den out days ago, probably saving me this pain. Killian says he will check up on things for us.</p><p></p><p>We get back to the inn and Corven meets us there. He gives us our invitations, and he gives Six and Luna some equipment so they can perform their subterfuge.</p><p></p><p>That night we head to the embassy, and I muster every ounce of diplomacy I have. I mingle with the delegation and then see Dals Nelmo, the “Butcher of Eston” coming my way. We speak for a while, and he grins asking why I do not inquire about his tactics that earned him the name “Butcher of Eston”; I tell him that I was not there, and I understand difficult times call for difficult decisions. Dals tells me about the situation and I agree that his decisions, while not ideal, were in accordance with what a General needs to do. At this point Luna nudges me to ask him the question about accommodations and I do ask him this. At this point Corven does his thing and goes to read a scroll of detect thoughts. Luna and Corven then go on their escapade and I continue to talk with Dals. Eventually they return, and we head back to the inn. Luna and Corven find no evidence to implicate Dals in the destruction of Cyre; I also do not think Dals did such an act of madness.</p><p></p><p>We arrive at the inn, and I collapse on my bed – the stress of the loss of Kizmet, the anticipation of the next days events, and the lack of sleep bear it’s toll on my body, mind and soul.</p><p></p><p>Note: I consider if this is a test of the Silver Flame; is Tira Miron seeing how I would react in times of great difficulty? I do not know for sure, but it feel’s like it. I will not cease this course of action until this quest is complete – I must do this for my father and my father’s father. I must do this for honor, and valor – I must do this for my soul which seems to have been split in two.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shilsen, post: 2821087, member: 198"] Writen by AviLazar 10/18/05 I find the child I paid the last time and he sends me to a local gambler named Philo. I enter the bar where Philo is supposed to be located, and after having some curt words with the Bartender I walk to the back room. I consider casting some protection spells on myself, but think I am just being paranoid. According to the boy, Philo wants 25 gold for information about Bodo. After entering the room, which has four people playing cards, I sit down and speak with Philo for a moment, just before I am accosted by the person to my left. He grabs my arm, which I shrug off. I then draw my sword and slash him; a battle ensued, and then I was knocked out unconscious. After a time, which I later found out to be a number of hours, I wake up in a bag and without Kizmet. The party is here, and my assailants are on the ground – it looks like the room was webbed by Nameless. We start to question Philo and his crew, and Nameless and I (for all our differences) fall into our typical routine. Admittedly, I have been contemplating using extreme torture techniques I have read about in my books – the temptation was there, and I must atone for my thoughts of such malice – such is not the way of the Silver Flame; but I cannot let this go. I have let down my father and my grandfather, and more then that – I feel hollow. Not a sadness that someone experiences at the loss of a valuable item, or even family – not even like the feeling I had when my father died at the Battle of Grace. This was more, as if a part of me was missing - if my arm would have been cut off, the loss would not be as great as this. I send Bodo with a note to Lalia asking her to send me guards, and a half hour later 5 guards appear. We interrogate Philo and find out he pawned my sword, like a common trinket, to a pawn shop. We explain to the guards the situation, and they are not willing to take on Daask. I ask one of them to provide me with his armor and weapon which he reluctantly does. We head down, with one of the guards, to Malleon’s Gate, and then to the store, Maakra’s Goods, (Note: Once I resolve my issue, I will have this place shut down, if I have to raze it myself). We find out from the store keeper, after some convincing, that the equipment was given to Daask…my heart sinks even more. We are informed that we could speak to a person named Keshta, a gnoll and a Daask member. We head back to the inn, sending Philo to the inn with the Deneith soldier. We tell the soldier we will grab Philo on the morrow. We discuss various options. After listening to various plans, there is one which I feared I would hear, one that I was hoping that would not be mentioned – Six recommended that we speak with Killian. I groan. I loathe Killian and his scheming, and he knows it. Nameless smiles broadly, knowing I must do this – I want to remove the smile from his face! We encounter Flan and tell him of our need to see Killian. Flan is surprised, to say the least. Although we are told that Killian may not be able to meet us for a day or so. After getting back to the inn, we encounter Narik and his friends from the Adventurers guild. We saw them earlier and asked them to join us. At first, when we mention our plans, they scoff – but after some negotiations they are persuaded – like all adventurers – the notion of fame, glory and treasure is a great lure. We also leave a message for Finch and his group, which I exorcised. They, at least, owe me their lives and more importantly their souls. They will come, I hope. At this point I head to the Cathedral, and I ask to speak to the Arc-hierophant. The acolyte wants to make me wait, but he notices that I am not in the mood, and about to explode – he summons the arc-hierophant. I explain the situation to her, and find there is very little she can provide me in help – being that she cannot send people to Daask. She does provide me with a new holy symbol, and sends me with the blessings of the Silver Flame. I am distraught. When I return to the inn, Flan is waiting for us. He tells us that Killian will be able to see us in the morning – this is unusual and I think prompted by Killian’s eagerness to see my plight, which I am sure he knows about. We go to sleep, and I find that I cannot sleep. I pray the rest of the night, trying to ease my soul and hope the Silver Flame will give me insight. In the morning I am ready and Corven heads out to the embassy while the rest of us head to see Killian. We arrive at the Lucky Nines in Firelight and see Killian. We tell him the story, which I am sure he is aware of already, and he asks what is in it for him. Nameless smiles, and chimes in by pointing to me. I inform Killian that I would be grateful; and Killian looks ever more childlike then gnomes normally do. Killian also asks how grateful I would be if he recovers Kizmet. I tell him that I would be very grateful, and then Killian starts to jot some notes looking at a list of things he needs us to do. Killian suggests that we head to the drug den, and then Nameless and he start giggling how ironic it is that the group did not take the drug den out days ago, probably saving me this pain. Killian says he will check up on things for us. We get back to the inn and Corven meets us there. He gives us our invitations, and he gives Six and Luna some equipment so they can perform their subterfuge. That night we head to the embassy, and I muster every ounce of diplomacy I have. I mingle with the delegation and then see Dals Nelmo, the “Butcher of Eston” coming my way. We speak for a while, and he grins asking why I do not inquire about his tactics that earned him the name “Butcher of Eston”; I tell him that I was not there, and I understand difficult times call for difficult decisions. Dals tells me about the situation and I agree that his decisions, while not ideal, were in accordance with what a General needs to do. At this point Luna nudges me to ask him the question about accommodations and I do ask him this. At this point Corven does his thing and goes to read a scroll of detect thoughts. Luna and Corven then go on their escapade and I continue to talk with Dals. Eventually they return, and we head back to the inn. Luna and Corven find no evidence to implicate Dals in the destruction of Cyre; I also do not think Dals did such an act of madness. We arrive at the inn, and I collapse on my bed – the stress of the loss of Kizmet, the anticipation of the next days events, and the lack of sleep bear it’s toll on my body, mind and soul. Note: I consider if this is a test of the Silver Flame; is Tira Miron seeing how I would react in times of great difficulty? I do not know for sure, but it feel’s like it. I will not cease this course of action until this quest is complete – I must do this for my father and my father’s father. I must do this for honor, and valor – I must do this for my soul which seems to have been split in two. [/QUOTE]
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