Anything But Normal, Sailing the Endless Falls...

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Cool, thanks!)

*When Nissa returns to the deck, she engages the various tempest twins in light friendly conversation, particularly Poral, not really grilling them for information, but certainly listening if they provide anything useful. The idea here is to befriend them and win them over by showing them that unlike their previous associates, she cares about them.*

 

[Erekose13]

"It would seem that several elements of the Kingdom are or would be very unhappy about the change in power. We certainly quest against it as you well know. Some of those you mention might proove very valuable as allies. How are the allies of the Time Elementals positioned within the kingdom?" replies Vaukriel as he continues to chat with Ciron.

[sblock=thanks!]Wow that is a lot of great information. When we started looking for people to gain as allies, I slapped my forehead. Doh! why did I only put enemies... I am going to ask my future players to include at least one ally of their own in their character design. Its great that you've provided many [/sblock]

 

[Kelleris]

[sblock=Lupaz]Wow, thanks for all that information, Isida! Now to ask you for more.

What was the nature of Lupaz's relationship with the weirds - would my persuasion have any influence on them? I'm particularly wondering about Ess'ichat, as she covers an element that none of us have any real ties to (well, maybe Trebuchet...) and thus seems like an especially useful ally.

Also, how well protected are the weirds? Will they be under heavy guard to keep unauthorized visitors from seeing them, or is the arrangement a looser one where it's simply accepted custom to appease Taala lest you incur the wrath of the elements? It's probably changed post-coup, but it still seems wise to know more about the general situation of the weirds.[/sblock]

Rising from his place on the deck, Lupaz pads about, sniffing cursorily at the tempest twins, getting a feel for the scent of each one and seeing if they have any interesting-smelling items he should be keeping an eye on. After a few minutes of such inspection, once he's satisfied his strong sense of wariness, he trots over to Trebuchet.

Master Trebuchet, I have heard tell that you have no need of sleep or rest. Is this true? If so, I wish to solicit your aid tonight, as we sail into Bluegorge. I have a few errands to run, and would appreciate the aid of someone who I can trust to remain vigilant. We need to find or create a spy in the palace to keep us appraised of the time elementals' actions, but the people I have in mind are somewhat... unsavory.

 

[Shayuri]

Trebuchet's skeletal metal head swivels and pans down to gaze unswervingly at Lupaz.

"It is true, to some degree," he replies. "While I suffer no mental or physical infirmities that result from lack of rest, I do require a period of physical inactivity to recharge my thaumic reserves after 'casting spells,' as you put it."

His head tilts thoughtfully. "However, I can maintain vigilance during such a recharge period, as can Watcher. And if I have cast few or no spells, then I have no need to recharge."

"Summary: I would be happy to help you with whatever you are planning. As for spies within the palace, I believe I know of a prospect. He is not of high rank, and is rather young, but these may in fact be desirable traits, as they make him less suspicious as a spy."

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: As mentioned in the OOC thread--any contacts Nissa knows from among her mother's many suppliants? I've named Krysthos the mineral paraelemental in the backstory for the dress, but are there any others who are important and/or potential allies / foes? Apologies in advance for all the grilling )

 

[Bront]

OOC: Sweet, Ekilu's got peepz

[sblock=Isida]Is the Iceangel Lake anywhere near where the Earth Wall is? How about where the Thundersong Cluster resides?[/sblock]

 

[Voidrazor]

Oobobooboo plots a zigzag course back and forth through everyone assembled on the deck. The ooze has grown back its stubby legs, but they appear to be ornamental, motionlessly skating on a pink mobile pool of Oob's own body material. As it approaches Nissa and Miera it grows arms an pirouettes while circling them. Later in the strange dance, it reabsorbs its arms and accelerates, careening toward Trebuchet, giggling.

Master Trebuchet, I have heard tell that you have no need of sleep or rest. Is this true? If so, I wish to solicit your aid tonight, as we sail into Bluegorge. I have a few errands to run, and would appreciate the aid of someone who I can trust to remain vigilant. We need to find or create a spy in the palace to keep us appraised of the time elementals' actions, but the people I have in mind are somewhat... unsavory.

OOC - I don't know if Lupaz would trust Oob to remain vigilant, but the whole crew would be well aware that the ooze doesn't sleep. Its always wandering about at all hours of the night, occasionally knocking things over or dashing back and forth between fore and aft.

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Even Nissa, the eternal optimist, wouldn't trust Oob to remain vigilant--every round of the night that he fails a spot check he gets a cumulative -1 )

*When Oob comes near Nissa, Miera spurts outwards like a serpent of water and spirals around him, dripping tiny droplets of water. The amorphous water aeon never ceases to be entertained by Oob, and she often likes to join him in his more frolicksome escapades if doing so doesn't take her too far from Nissa to extend herself.*

 

[Voidrazor]

OOC - Ah, But Oob doesn't need to make spot checks. Its got blindsight

 

[Kelleris]

Trebuchet's skeletal metal head swivels and pans down to gaze unswervingly at Lupaz.

"It is true, to some degree," he replies. "While I suffer no mental or physical infirmities that result from lack of rest, I do require a period of physical inactivity to recharge my thaumic reserves after 'casting spells,' as you put it."

His head tilts thoughtfully. "However, I can maintain vigilance during such a recharge period, as can Watcher. And if I have cast few or no spells, then I have no need to recharge."

"Summary: I would be happy to help you with whatever you are planning. As for spies within the palace, I believe I know of a prospect. He is not of high rank, and is rather young, but these may in fact be desirable traits, as they make him less suspicious as a spy."

Lupaz's ears perk up at the unexpected offer from the warforged mage.

You do? Do you have a way to contact this individual? If not, I will prioritize finding a discrete messenger when we head into town. I had some possibilities of my own in mind, but if you're certain this youngling can be trusted, there's no point overexerting ourselves.