Academy of Drell, Part 7

[GnomeWorks]

"Hmm..." Charlotte ponders.

The rapier Serbanas gave me, he said it was good for future enhancement... I'd hate to get rid of it. But we don't have the ability nor the time to do that with it. This spear... 'highly enchanted' is a little vague for me. I'd imagine that it's at least as good as the mithril-adamantium alloy Serbanas made.

But what about all my training with the rapier? I don't think I've used a spear... and even if what Rallyn says is right - that any of us could use it - I don't have the advantages with it that I do with a rapier.

Well... maybe I should use it, for now. Until we can do something with my rapier, to make it a better weapon... until then, I should use the weapon that will give us a better edge in combat.

"Just how... 'magical' is the spear? Is it better than the rapier Serbanas gave me? As much as I'd hate to leave my rapier, if this spear is a better weapon and performs better, then I should use it, for the good of the group."

"And even if we do use it... how do we know that the original owner won't come back for it?"

Realistically, my attacks with the spear are the same as those with Serbanas' rapier: +5. Also, the damage from the spear is greater. Charlotte is one of those who are often in the front in the hand-to-hand, and having a better weapon would be a good plan. However, she's already got what counts for a +1 weapon, so if somebody else who gets in combat doesn't have a semi-decent weapon, I'd recommend that they take the spear, rather than me.

 

[Dalamar]

Sildarin follows the things going on around him, observing and not saying a word.

 

[Jarval]

"If no one else wants it, I'll take it." Mortimer chips in, looking at the spear with interest. "I like my rapier, but I don't think I have the same focus with it that Charlotte has. Besides, who could resist the chance to have a flaming spear." He grins, running his hand through the cold flame.

 

[Tokiwong]

Keith has to think, "If you don't mind Mortimer, I think I will hold onto it, my training in weapons encompasses a variety of fighting styles, rapier being one of my favorite styles, but I am proficient in other weapons as well."

 

[GnomeWorks]

"Hold on." Charlotte says, putting her hand on the spear. "I think that the person who is involved in hand-to-hand the most, aside from myself, should be the one to get the spear."

"However, since there seems to be some question as to who that is..." She says, rolling her eyes, "I have another solution."

"Let's have ourselves a lottery."

 

[Tokiwong]

"Hold on." Charlotte says, putting her hand on the spear. "I think that the person who is involved in hand-to-hand the most, aside from myself, should be the one to get the spear."

"However, since there seems to be some question as to who that is..." She says, rolling her eyes, "I have another solution."

"Let's have ourselves a lottery."

Keith nods, "Fine but lets not waste too much time on this, we have people to save. Though the choice should be obvious for tactical reasons."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Keith nods, "Fine but lets not waste too much time on this, we have people to save. Though the choice should be obvious for tactical reasons."

"Exactly. That's why Charlotte should have it. The spear had continual flame on it Keith. You have relied on stealth more than once since this started. The light this spear gives off will hamper that greatly. Charlotte is a frontline fighter and does not rely on stealth as you do." Lyrique says knowing Keith just wants to use the spear.

 

[Tokiwong]

"But I am the better fighter," Keith replies flatly, "But if Charlotte wants it, and the team demands that, then so be it, my blade has served me well, in this endeavor, lets settle this."

Keith picks up the spear, and hands it to Charlotte, "Lets go."

 

[Jeremy]

Sildarin fights by stealth, as does Keith. Charlotte is up front but Serbanas has given her quite a blade. Mortimer... He's a little of both. And Lyrique, Travellios, and I really should stay away from the front.

"Mortimer, if Charlotte uses the spear, is her rapier better forged than yours? We need every advantage we can get."

Rallyn looks from Mortimer to Charlotte and back.

"Just a suggestion of course."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Charlotte sighs. "Alright, I'll use it."

Stubborn... he really wanted the spear. I wonder why?

And he is the better fighter... hmm. Well. Arrogant, too. What is his problem today? He may be right... but that's no reason to be rude. But he doesn't want to waste time, so being blunt may be the only way to save time...

I'll ponder this later... we should go.

"Okay, now that that's settled." Charlotte says, attempting to get used to the feel of the spear in her hands, "Where do we go from here?"