Island Empire, Part IV To face the Lich

[mleibrock]

Radoon

"Now we get down to it. I see, so you've need of a bit of magic. There is in fact one here who might be able to help you. She is wary of strangers though. She is called Zoolema, I don't have many dealings with the witch myself, can't stomach all that smoke and entrails business. If you send an offering in and it pleases her she might speak with you. Have you a buble of some sort to offer her? She favors magic or gems. It need not be particularly valuable. The scum around here ain't got much to offer." The Ogre grabs a passing Kobold. "Hey, go tell the witch she's got customers."

"You are a good man, Uoolash. Zoolema..." Radoon let's the name sink into his memory. "We have only heard bits and pieces of her but think she might want to speak with us when she hears our business." Radoon finishes his stout and wipes his mouth. "Tasty indeed. I think Erskin's mug is too dry! I'm gonna need another." Looking to the others questioningly. "What about you boys? Uoolash, that goes for you too, I'd be delighted if you'd allow me to buy you a round as well. So is this place yours?"

 

[Scotley]

"Very well, I would be happy to partake of round," announces Oolash. "I do not own this fine establishment, but I like it here and I've taken it upon myself to keep the peace here. I believe a family of goblin's actually own it. The orc on the cashbox is the manager."

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

Radoon will pay the Orc for how ever many in the party want their mug's refilled and ask of him, "How did you come to manage this establishment?" Radoon is basically making small talk until we hear from the witch.

 

[Scotley]

"Heh, heh, heh, the owners got tired of losing the take to the drunken customers at the end of the night. I convinced them I could protect their profits."

 

[Scotley]

The Kobold returns after about ten minutes to report that Zoolema will see you. He points at one of the furs hung over an opening in the back of the place. Inside a is a good sized chamber with a large hearth in one corner and an animal pen in the other. Zoolema sits at the only proper table you've seen in this place. Chairs have been arranged before her, one Gnome sized. She has thick dark hair that spills down her back and she wears dark leather brushed to a soft nap and has a wicked looking dagger strapped to one wrist and a wand in a sheath on the other. "Come be seated," she says in a surprisingly sultry voice. Her sharp teeth gleam white against her darker greenish skin. The room is lit by a small fire on the hearth and a small lamp hanging over the table. Zoolema's reddish brown eyes seem to glow in the dim light. "Now tell me your business here." A dark silver necklace with a charm in the shape of pentagram with part broken off hangs around her neck.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon

The Kobold returns after about ten minutes to report that Zoolema will see you. He points at one of the furs hung over an opening in the back of the place. Inside a is a good sized chamber with a large hearth in one corner and an animal pen in the other. Zoolema sits at the only proper table you've seen in this place. Chairs have been arranged before her, one Gnome sized. She has thick dark hair that spills down her back and she wears dark leather brushed to a soft nap and has a wicked looking dagger strapped to one wrist and a wand in a sheath on the other. "Come be seated," she says in a surprisingly sultry voice. Her sharp teeth gleam white against her darker greenish skin. The room is lit by a small fire on the hearth and a small lamp hanging over the table. Zoolema's reddish brown eyes seem to glow in the dim light. "Now tell me your business here." A dark silver necklace with a charm in the shape of pentagram with part broken off hangs around her neck.

Radoon takes a seat and gazes at the dagger on her wrist not hiding his curiosity. "My name is Radoon and these are my companions" as he motions to the rest of the crew and allows each to introduce himself. "Firstly, let me say it is an honor to make your acquaintance, we have heard much of you but I guess we can dispense with the pleasantries and get right to business. We have heard that you could have possibly worked with the sea sorcerer and we are on a journey to destroy him once and for all. We thought, hopefully, you may not have departed his service on the best of terms and thought you might be a helpful source of information." Radoon will pause for any of the others to add anything.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: I'll give them time to chime in too then.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

H'Roosh, ever the simple sailor and warrior-monk, continues his assumed role as Radoon's bodyguard. He follows a step behind and remains silent.

 

[Lou]

Zurrik Odeil

OOC: Zurrik will use his knowledge of dealing with the Lairds to show deference to Zoolema by treating Gnurl as a superior.

Zurrik will motion for Gnurl to take the gnome-sized chair, using the gnome's movement in front of him to scan Zoolema for magic. After Gnurl introduces himself, and before sitting, Zurrik will bow slightly to Zoolema saying, "I am Zurrik Odeil from the Western Reach."

 

[Scotley]

[sblock=Zurrik] I have to wonder why you'd pick the Gnome rather than H'Roosh to try and conceal your actions, but either way, Zoolema seems to take no notice. Both the dagger and the wand are magical. There is also a magic ring and something concealed in her hair. There is at least one item below the table as well. [/sblock]

Zoolema nods to the others as they introduce themselves and fixes silent H'Roosh with a stare before addressing Radoon. She laughs. "I would say we are enemies, but I doubt he cares enough to consider me an enemy. Well those are mighty bold words. I wonder are you completely deluded? The Sea Sorcerer is quite powerful. I hear he has returned even more potent than before. What makes you think you'll have a chance?"