Academy of Drell, Part 7

[Argent Silvermage]

Lyrique says nothing about the book in his back. "Keith? Charlotte? Ralynn? Any of you know where it is?"

 

[Dalamar]

Sildarin smiles a little at the halfling's reply.
"I guess I have..."
Sildarin hops down from the tree.
"Why don't you... show me what has... been destroyed... and what survived...? I doubt... I'd be better off... on my own..."

 

[Tokiwong]

Keith adds little to the conversation, in thought, as he takes a seat next to Charlotte, though he does make a point to fill in any holes as needed, but is otherwise quiet, and reflective.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Charlotte shakes her head. "No, I don't know where the book is."

 

[Argent Silvermage]

We assumed it was in the library. Maybe it's in the carerns under the island?" Lyrique says. "What would the Emporer want done with the book I wonder?"

 

[Zhure]

Travellios calls out, but no one responds. The library appears as empty as it's shelves are.

* * * * *

Marin responds to Sildarin. "If you wish to be left alone, you're welcome too. When the Crimson Guard was called up to Drell, I volunteered to come along, to sort of be a spiritual advisor. The troops are doing well; I was merely concerned about your well-being."

Maris nudges his wardog away from the grove. "In answer to your question, most of the island is in good shape. All the damage seems to be to the morale of the civilians with very few casualties. With the return of the missing folk, it looks as if everything is returning to normal. I probably won't be staying on much longer. The Empire has arranged a special vessel to transport those who wish to leave back to the mainland."

* * * * *

"Well," Palasant says, "I believe the Emperor would want his advisors to study the book and give him a full report on its capabilities. I'd be happy to give it to them if you have it, or know its whereabouts."

 

[Dalamar]

Sildarin smiles.
The halfling understands.
But I don't. Why are you staying out here in cold?
Just so you could ask, I guess.

As the halfling as heading away, a thought comes to Sildarin.
"Do you... know where... Serbanas is..?"

 

[Tokiwong]

Keith fixes his gaze on Palasant, “As much as the emperor is concerned, he can for the moment wait, my more immediate concern is to the two individuals hell bent on getting the book by any means needed, murder, larceny, and genocide not withstanding,” settling his cold gaze on the man.

“I would say we deny them the chance, but something tells me they have more resources and backing then they were letting on. If anything we give them the book, we rid ourselves of the trouble of safeguarding it, but then what resource do we lose? I think we should glean as much information from this book as is possible.”

Keith turns to Lyrique, “Since you have the tome, glean what you can from it, nothing should be worth the death of innocents when those two arrive to reclaim the tome, we will be ready for them. The ends do not justify the means and as long as I draw breath I will protect those I care for with the extent of my life. Lyrique I suggest you start reading right away.” Keith focuses back on Palasant, “For the time being we will hold onto the tome, if that is alright with you.”

Keith focuses his gaze on the man, deathly serious, and quite focused on what he has spoken.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Lyrique mutters under his breath about wanting to keep the ownership of the book hidden. He then opens his pack and pulls out the book. he starts reading as soon as he can.

OOC: Do I need any rolls for this?

 

[Jeremy]

Rallyn pauses in his eating as Keith blurts out that the group has it and ---oh yeah, Lyrique had it.. Well, at least Palasant is a good guy. I think..

Rallyn shakes his head and goes back to eating.