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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 1929717" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>EBERRON</p><p>12/18/04</p><p>SEGMENT 026</p><p>SHADOWS OF THE LAST WAR: EPILOGUE</p><p></p><p>[DM’s NOTE- Boddynoc is more than he has shown. He wishes to be a part of The Trust. The Trust is a spy branch of the Gnome government. He hopes to give his government the ability to create warforged. This is why he has been collecting any and all information and making copies of all items found. Knowing the levels of danger to himself has increased greatly by finding the base plate, he wishes to contact his government- in Zilargo. I’ll give it to Bill- he played Lady Elaydren well. What this will mean to Eberron is unclear but could change things. But as the spy movies always say- there’s more here than evident. Read on folks. It’s a shocker.]</p><p></p><p>It takes an entire week to exit the river and another few days to reach Korranberg. Boddynoc is wise not to study his journals here and keeps the sack with him at all times. Cedious does the same but helps himself to the drinks often. It has been a hard few weeks after all. Once in Korranberg , they go to leave. Lady Elaydren stops them.</p><p></p><p>“I would rather you stay here. I will not be long.”</p><p></p><p>“Not to worry. We merely wish to get a gnomish drink or two. We will be back before you I’m certain.”</p><p></p><p>Each stare at the other trying to win. “Allow me to lend you a guard. The city can be dangerous at times. Regganold has been here several times before. I’m certain he knows several good taverns.”</p><p></p><p>A guard steps over to them. Cedious gives Boddynoc the look of no problem. “Very well. You are too generous.”</p><p></p><p>Cedious has yet to be clued in on what Boddynoc’s real agenda is. He is not even aware he is a Zilargo spy! They locate a bar quickly with Regganold’s help. Outside, Boddynoc drops a note or two about what he has hoping a government agent will find it.</p><p></p><p>[DM NOTE- “?” What is he thinking?]</p><p></p><p>Cedious offers a drink to the guard. “I’m on duty. I really should not….” Boddynoc places it into his hands. “To Khora”</p><p></p><p>“To Khora” the three say and drink. The guard sips his. Cedious empties his. He motions for a refill.</p><p></p><p>“To Temper”</p><p></p><p>“To Temper” and this time when the guard puts it to his mouth, Cedious bumps his arm making him drink it all. Coughing he puts it down. “Sorry- my bad.” And gets him another.</p><p></p><p>“No. Please I’m on duty. The Lady would not approve.”</p><p></p><p>“Tell her Cedious forced you. He can be quite forceful at times.”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah- especially when drinking about dead friends.”</p><p></p><p>The gnomish bartender comes over. Her cleavage is all too clear and distracts Cedious for a moment. Even the guard, with his higher stance is distracted. He takes the next drink without prompting. Boddynoc merely smiles. “Gotcha” he thinks.</p><p></p><p>Two seedy looking gnomes enter the bar ten minutes later. They sit at a corner where they can clearly see the three of them. They try to hide the fact they are looking at them but only make it more obvious.</p><p></p><p>“To Bonds”</p><p></p><p>“To Bonds” Cedious gulps his drink down. Boddynoc sips his and the guard merely touches his lips remembering what his duty is. The bar tender has moved away. It is not her business why the two want the human drunk.</p><p></p><p>After three more drinks, Cedious can’t take it anymore. “WHAT…What is their problem?!?” he loudly proclaims looking straight at the bumbling fools in the corner. Boddynoc needs to relieve himself and leaves. The guard’s eyes dart back and forth to watch the two sneaky adventurers. </p><p></p><p>In the restroom, Boddynoc spots a torn page from the Korranberg Chronicle. It seems to be largely about Sharn. He pockets it before marching over to the stupid gnomes. He catches them name calling and pushing. They are blaming each other for being spotted by the halfling.</p><p></p><p>Cedious spots Boddynoc and notes his mouthing of instructions. “Time for fresh air. Cedious gets up but the guards blocks him. “We need to wait for Boddynoc.”</p><p></p><p>Looking down and shaking his head in defeat. Boddynoc steps over to them. They leave the building but the gnome has “forgotten” something. He runs inside. The two seedy gnomes were just climbing out of their booths. “Here it is. Get it to the right authorities. I’ll be in touch as soon as I can.” And runs back out.</p><p></p><p>The two look at each other with big smiles and grab the haversack.</p><p></p><p>[DM NOTE- Well…this changes things…drastically!]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 1929717, member: 9255"] EBERRON 12/18/04 SEGMENT 026 SHADOWS OF THE LAST WAR: EPILOGUE [DM’s NOTE- Boddynoc is more than he has shown. He wishes to be a part of The Trust. The Trust is a spy branch of the Gnome government. He hopes to give his government the ability to create warforged. This is why he has been collecting any and all information and making copies of all items found. Knowing the levels of danger to himself has increased greatly by finding the base plate, he wishes to contact his government- in Zilargo. I’ll give it to Bill- he played Lady Elaydren well. What this will mean to Eberron is unclear but could change things. But as the spy movies always say- there’s more here than evident. Read on folks. It’s a shocker.] It takes an entire week to exit the river and another few days to reach Korranberg. Boddynoc is wise not to study his journals here and keeps the sack with him at all times. Cedious does the same but helps himself to the drinks often. It has been a hard few weeks after all. Once in Korranberg , they go to leave. Lady Elaydren stops them. “I would rather you stay here. I will not be long.” “Not to worry. We merely wish to get a gnomish drink or two. We will be back before you I’m certain.” Each stare at the other trying to win. “Allow me to lend you a guard. The city can be dangerous at times. Regganold has been here several times before. I’m certain he knows several good taverns.” A guard steps over to them. Cedious gives Boddynoc the look of no problem. “Very well. You are too generous.” Cedious has yet to be clued in on what Boddynoc’s real agenda is. He is not even aware he is a Zilargo spy! They locate a bar quickly with Regganold’s help. Outside, Boddynoc drops a note or two about what he has hoping a government agent will find it. [DM NOTE- “?” What is he thinking?] Cedious offers a drink to the guard. “I’m on duty. I really should not….” Boddynoc places it into his hands. “To Khora” “To Khora” the three say and drink. The guard sips his. Cedious empties his. He motions for a refill. “To Temper” “To Temper” and this time when the guard puts it to his mouth, Cedious bumps his arm making him drink it all. Coughing he puts it down. “Sorry- my bad.” And gets him another. “No. Please I’m on duty. The Lady would not approve.” “Tell her Cedious forced you. He can be quite forceful at times.” “Yeah- especially when drinking about dead friends.” The gnomish bartender comes over. Her cleavage is all too clear and distracts Cedious for a moment. Even the guard, with his higher stance is distracted. He takes the next drink without prompting. Boddynoc merely smiles. “Gotcha” he thinks. Two seedy looking gnomes enter the bar ten minutes later. They sit at a corner where they can clearly see the three of them. They try to hide the fact they are looking at them but only make it more obvious. “To Bonds” “To Bonds” Cedious gulps his drink down. Boddynoc sips his and the guard merely touches his lips remembering what his duty is. The bar tender has moved away. It is not her business why the two want the human drunk. After three more drinks, Cedious can’t take it anymore. “WHAT…What is their problem?!?” he loudly proclaims looking straight at the bumbling fools in the corner. Boddynoc needs to relieve himself and leaves. The guard’s eyes dart back and forth to watch the two sneaky adventurers. In the restroom, Boddynoc spots a torn page from the Korranberg Chronicle. It seems to be largely about Sharn. He pockets it before marching over to the stupid gnomes. He catches them name calling and pushing. They are blaming each other for being spotted by the halfling. Cedious spots Boddynoc and notes his mouthing of instructions. “Time for fresh air. Cedious gets up but the guards blocks him. “We need to wait for Boddynoc.” Looking down and shaking his head in defeat. Boddynoc steps over to them. They leave the building but the gnome has “forgotten” something. He runs inside. The two seedy gnomes were just climbing out of their booths. “Here it is. Get it to the right authorities. I’ll be in touch as soon as I can.” And runs back out. The two look at each other with big smiles and grab the haversack. [DM NOTE- Well…this changes things…drastically!] [/QUOTE]
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