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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 5722081" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>SIBERYS SEVEN 002</p><p>FAMILY SECRETS</p><p></p><p>SEGMENT 037</p><p>“And You Thought the Dragon Was Bad”</p><p></p><p>The next day……</p><p></p><p>“I’m worried about you. Ever since we found that book of your grandfather’s you have been distressed.”</p><p></p><p>Dura continues to stare at the ledger on the table. “I know my grandfather more than possibly anyone else. He…. Has a way of going overboard and forgetting things like morality. This- this ship he is creating… it’s huge. It’s bigger than Breland’s Argonth. And it’s not as limited in where it can go as that fortress.”</p><p></p><p>Incarnum brings over a drink for her and stands still to hear the tale. Any reactions to it he has are hidden behind his mithril metal mask that is his face.</p><p></p><p>“Argonth… isn’t that a floating fortress.” Asks Vander.</p><p></p><p>“Yes. What my grandfather, Kim Elderich, was building was a bigger construct. It was part elemental sky ship, part magical lab and part exploration ship. It was bigger than any of Sharn’s towers.”</p><p></p><p>“How was he going to do that?” asks Leeya. </p><p></p><p>“It was going to be powered by several incredibly large fire elementals along with other magical means.”</p><p></p><p>“How has no one learned of it? The Korranberg Chronicle would have written something about it by now.” Offers Mania.</p><p></p><p>“I think he has Zilargo building it… or at least the gnomes. I’m sure he is paying for the secrecy also.”</p><p></p><p>“He’s rich. Can’t he afford this?” offers Mania again.</p><p></p><p>“He is going all out from the pages of numbers I saw. I… I don’t know if he can truly afford this.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you know where he is now?” Asks Aura. She has removed her helmet but the ectoplasmic skin remains in place.</p><p></p><p>“He is searching for something called The Creation Schema.”</p><p></p><p>“The Creation Schema? Curious. Schemas are magical devices used to speed up the production and empowerment of anything magical. House Cannith controls most all of them.” Leeya adds as an afterthought.</p><p></p><p>“Does this ship and the schema have anything to do with other?” asks Vander.</p><p></p><p>“Maybe… but I don’t know.”</p><p></p><p>“So… how do we find him again?”</p><p></p><p>“He has several places he goes to other than here. The nearest is in Aundair.”</p><p></p><p>“Sounds like we go to Aundair next.” Replies Mania with a smile.</p><p></p><p>“You guys don’t need to go. It’s a family thing.”</p><p></p><p>“Friends help friend’s families also.”</p><p></p><p>“When do we go?”</p><p></p><p>“Tomorrow. I want to know what is happening as quickly as possible.”</p><p></p><p></p><p>Several hours go by as everyone prepares for the trip. Dura Elderich especially. Hooch has not returned and they fear the Dragon with his Dolgrims and Dolgaunts have killed him. Preparations will need to be made to the Elderich Hall in their leave.</p><p></p><p>But first- there is a long gong sound made twice. Someone is at the front door.</p><p></p><p>Dura goes to the door with Bora following her.</p><p></p><p>She opens the large doors and… there are a dozen dwarves there. Many in battle armor, others are obvious mages and the leader…. Wears glasses and wields a heavy looking tome. A lightly glowing tattoo covers his cheek and forehead. A dragonmark!</p><p></p><p>“I am High Warden Mordarkin d’Kundarak, this is High Warden Disney d’Kundarak and these are the Enforcers of Kundarak law. I believe you are Dura Elderich, granddaughter of Kim Elderich, one of our clients and the person I seek. Is the good sir in?”</p><p></p><p>“No he is not. We were…. I don’t know where he is.”</p><p></p><p>“Most unfortunate. May we come in?”</p><p></p><p>“Why?”</p><p></p><p>“We have business with the Elderich family. This includes you when Kim is not available.”</p><p></p><p>Fearing worse events to come if she tries to bar them from the Hall, she merely turns and walks away giving a weak wave to follow. Bora doesn’t step aside for them. She forces them to walk around her. She scowls the whole time as they go by. Once in, she closes the door and catches up with the armored group and their banker leaders.</p><p></p><p>“So what again is this about High Warden?” She asks as she directs him to a meeting room lined with books and ever bright lanterns. A large table sits in the center of the room. </p><p></p><p>“Your grandfather has signed a deal with us. It involves a great deal of money. Nearly as much as the entire country of Karrnath has with us. He has missed the last three payments and that is not excusable. His payment needs to be met.”</p><p></p><p>“He is not here. I honestly do not know where he is.”</p><p></p><p>The High Warden watches his ring; it doesn’t turn black so she is not telling a lie. But it is not white either. She knows something. “Are you aware of the contact? Surely you remember it. You signed it after all.”</p><p></p><p>“WHAT?!?” she exclaims. “I never signed such a paper.”</p><p></p><p>The High Warden frowns. “Very well then.” He pulls out a scroll case and opens it. He pulls out a rolled paper that lightly glows. The magic on it presumably preserve it from tampering or any means of destruction. “This is your hand writing is it not? Miss Elderich?”</p><p></p><p>She looks at it and in horror sees that it is true. “It looks like my writing but I don’t remember ever signing it….when…?”</p><p></p><p>“The contract was written up and signed in 990. I believe you signed it…”</p><p></p><p>“…when I signed for the rights to take out petty cash as needed at your banks. Grandfather…what have you done…? Why trick me…?”</p><p></p><p>“The whys matter little to our house. The hows matter. Repayment is overdue. Pay now. I have much business to attend to in other parts of Khorvaire.”</p><p></p><p>“How?!? I’ve seen the numbers. I can’t pay that!”</p><p></p><p>“Then by the laws recognized by the nations of Khorvaire and the Dragonmarked houses I then must reclaim collateral goods…. Namely this Hall and whatever lies within it.”</p><p></p><p>“WHAT!?! NO! You can’t do this!” Dura kicks back her chair and thrusts a finger in the High Wardens Face.</p><p></p><p>“Payment then. NOW!” Declares the High Warden.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t have the means to the vaults. He never told me the secrets of where or how to access them. This isn’t fair!”</p><p></p><p>“Humph. Though you seem sincere I can help you not. The rules are clear. Payment or the Hall is ours.”</p><p></p><p>“Can we make a deal… settle up after you do the next thing on your list?”</p><p></p><p>“No.” but she senses hesitation in his voice.</p><p></p><p>Outside of the room there is another battle taking place. One of silence. One of stares. Thirteen very serious dwarves vs. six very concerned and mildly ticked friends. Bora breaks first.</p><p></p><p>She stands up, and stalks over to the High Warden Disney d’Kundarak. “What is happening in there?”</p><p></p><p>“Kundarak / Elderich business.”</p><p></p><p>“If its Kundarak business then why are you not there?”</p><p></p><p>“Not my case file.”</p><p></p><p>Bora frowns at that and blows a bit of hair away from her face in frustration. “errrrrr….”</p><p></p><p>The door opens and a grim and defeated Dura Elderich steps out. “The immediate issue on hand has been dealt with my friends. But now you need to travel away from here and go with the Kundaraks back to the electric rail station.”</p><p></p><p>“What about you? We can’t leave you here.” Calls out Leeya.</p><p></p><p>“For payments of what is owed to the bank I will do certain services for them. I will be traveling south tomorrow.”</p><p></p><p>“Alone? I don’t think so. I know little of this bank and what power it holds over you but I have heard of rumors involving the lands to the south. I will travel with you.” Declares Aura.</p><p></p><p>“And I.” says Vander.</p><p></p><p>“He can’t have all of the fun. I’m going also.” Says Bora.</p><p></p><p>“And ourselves.” Says Leeya with Incarnum nodding his consent.</p><p></p><p>“Me? Left to the dwarves? Uh-uh. I’m going with you.” Says Mania</p><p></p><p>“You have one month. Make the most of it or the Hall is ours and you…and your friends will go either Dreadhold or a similar facility.</p><p></p><p>THUS ENDS THE SECOND STORYARC</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 5722081, member: 9255"] SIBERYS SEVEN 002 FAMILY SECRETS SEGMENT 037 “And You Thought the Dragon Was Bad” The next day…… “I’m worried about you. Ever since we found that book of your grandfather’s you have been distressed.” Dura continues to stare at the ledger on the table. “I know my grandfather more than possibly anyone else. He…. Has a way of going overboard and forgetting things like morality. This- this ship he is creating… it’s huge. It’s bigger than Breland’s Argonth. And it’s not as limited in where it can go as that fortress.” Incarnum brings over a drink for her and stands still to hear the tale. Any reactions to it he has are hidden behind his mithril metal mask that is his face. “Argonth… isn’t that a floating fortress.” Asks Vander. “Yes. What my grandfather, Kim Elderich, was building was a bigger construct. It was part elemental sky ship, part magical lab and part exploration ship. It was bigger than any of Sharn’s towers.” “How was he going to do that?” asks Leeya. “It was going to be powered by several incredibly large fire elementals along with other magical means.” “How has no one learned of it? The Korranberg Chronicle would have written something about it by now.” Offers Mania. “I think he has Zilargo building it… or at least the gnomes. I’m sure he is paying for the secrecy also.” “He’s rich. Can’t he afford this?” offers Mania again. “He is going all out from the pages of numbers I saw. I… I don’t know if he can truly afford this.” “Do you know where he is now?” Asks Aura. She has removed her helmet but the ectoplasmic skin remains in place. “He is searching for something called The Creation Schema.” “The Creation Schema? Curious. Schemas are magical devices used to speed up the production and empowerment of anything magical. House Cannith controls most all of them.” Leeya adds as an afterthought. “Does this ship and the schema have anything to do with other?” asks Vander. “Maybe… but I don’t know.” “So… how do we find him again?” “He has several places he goes to other than here. The nearest is in Aundair.” “Sounds like we go to Aundair next.” Replies Mania with a smile. “You guys don’t need to go. It’s a family thing.” “Friends help friend’s families also.” “When do we go?” “Tomorrow. I want to know what is happening as quickly as possible.” Several hours go by as everyone prepares for the trip. Dura Elderich especially. Hooch has not returned and they fear the Dragon with his Dolgrims and Dolgaunts have killed him. Preparations will need to be made to the Elderich Hall in their leave. But first- there is a long gong sound made twice. Someone is at the front door. Dura goes to the door with Bora following her. She opens the large doors and… there are a dozen dwarves there. Many in battle armor, others are obvious mages and the leader…. Wears glasses and wields a heavy looking tome. A lightly glowing tattoo covers his cheek and forehead. A dragonmark! “I am High Warden Mordarkin d’Kundarak, this is High Warden Disney d’Kundarak and these are the Enforcers of Kundarak law. I believe you are Dura Elderich, granddaughter of Kim Elderich, one of our clients and the person I seek. Is the good sir in?” “No he is not. We were…. I don’t know where he is.” “Most unfortunate. May we come in?” “Why?” “We have business with the Elderich family. This includes you when Kim is not available.” Fearing worse events to come if she tries to bar them from the Hall, she merely turns and walks away giving a weak wave to follow. Bora doesn’t step aside for them. She forces them to walk around her. She scowls the whole time as they go by. Once in, she closes the door and catches up with the armored group and their banker leaders. “So what again is this about High Warden?” She asks as she directs him to a meeting room lined with books and ever bright lanterns. A large table sits in the center of the room. “Your grandfather has signed a deal with us. It involves a great deal of money. Nearly as much as the entire country of Karrnath has with us. He has missed the last three payments and that is not excusable. His payment needs to be met.” “He is not here. I honestly do not know where he is.” The High Warden watches his ring; it doesn’t turn black so she is not telling a lie. But it is not white either. She knows something. “Are you aware of the contact? Surely you remember it. You signed it after all.” “WHAT?!?” she exclaims. “I never signed such a paper.” The High Warden frowns. “Very well then.” He pulls out a scroll case and opens it. He pulls out a rolled paper that lightly glows. The magic on it presumably preserve it from tampering or any means of destruction. “This is your hand writing is it not? Miss Elderich?” She looks at it and in horror sees that it is true. “It looks like my writing but I don’t remember ever signing it….when…?” “The contract was written up and signed in 990. I believe you signed it…” “…when I signed for the rights to take out petty cash as needed at your banks. Grandfather…what have you done…? Why trick me…?” “The whys matter little to our house. The hows matter. Repayment is overdue. Pay now. I have much business to attend to in other parts of Khorvaire.” “How?!? I’ve seen the numbers. I can’t pay that!” “Then by the laws recognized by the nations of Khorvaire and the Dragonmarked houses I then must reclaim collateral goods…. Namely this Hall and whatever lies within it.” “WHAT!?! NO! You can’t do this!” Dura kicks back her chair and thrusts a finger in the High Wardens Face. “Payment then. NOW!” Declares the High Warden. “I don’t have the means to the vaults. He never told me the secrets of where or how to access them. This isn’t fair!” “Humph. Though you seem sincere I can help you not. The rules are clear. Payment or the Hall is ours.” “Can we make a deal… settle up after you do the next thing on your list?” “No.” but she senses hesitation in his voice. Outside of the room there is another battle taking place. One of silence. One of stares. Thirteen very serious dwarves vs. six very concerned and mildly ticked friends. Bora breaks first. She stands up, and stalks over to the High Warden Disney d’Kundarak. “What is happening in there?” “Kundarak / Elderich business.” “If its Kundarak business then why are you not there?” “Not my case file.” Bora frowns at that and blows a bit of hair away from her face in frustration. “errrrrr….” The door opens and a grim and defeated Dura Elderich steps out. “The immediate issue on hand has been dealt with my friends. But now you need to travel away from here and go with the Kundaraks back to the electric rail station.” “What about you? We can’t leave you here.” Calls out Leeya. “For payments of what is owed to the bank I will do certain services for them. I will be traveling south tomorrow.” “Alone? I don’t think so. I know little of this bank and what power it holds over you but I have heard of rumors involving the lands to the south. I will travel with you.” Declares Aura. “And I.” says Vander. “He can’t have all of the fun. I’m going also.” Says Bora. “And ourselves.” Says Leeya with Incarnum nodding his consent. “Me? Left to the dwarves? Uh-uh. I’m going with you.” Says Mania “You have one month. Make the most of it or the Hall is ours and you…and your friends will go either Dreadhold or a similar facility. THUS ENDS THE SECOND STORYARC [/QUOTE]
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