Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter Two

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Well I guess we’d best find a location to start our search then. Ellayna, could you tell us which mine the priests took the artifact from, and if it’s not the same one, also the mine they didn’t return from?” Keryth asks.

 

[D20Dazza]

"Well done Keryth, leading from the front foot" Bahruul says with a grin and a wink "After all, we are in your territory here. What would you have done if you were in the priest's position?"

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“My territory? Not much more than yours I’d imagine, Bahruul, after having lived a nomadic life for the last two decades. I suppose though, that the priests may have gained the services of a miner to guide them in the depths, but that still doesn’t tell us which mine they were exploring for the corrupting influence they seemed concerned about,” Keryth replies, as he awaits Ellayna’s response.

 

[D20Dazza]

"Well you are all the religious types" Bahruul says, referring to Keryth and the missing priests with a hearty chuckle and a pat on the back for his friend.

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“True, though I don’t serve their deity or in the same way as they do, by ministering to a fixed community where I would know the inhabitants...so I wouldn’t even presume to know how they think,” Keryth chuckles good-naturedly, as he expands upon the statement he made moments ago. “That would be like me saying you know how all warriors think or all bous for that matter.”

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

“That would be like me saying you know how all warriors think or all bous for that matter.”

Byntrou grins and shakes his head. "Don't go encouraging such notions, Keryth," Byntrou says. "He's already got the prophesy to feul his ego. Let's not convince him he speaks for all our kind while we're at it."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

[Sblock=OOC]Well RPed, guys![/Sblock]

“Ellayna, could you tell us which mine the priests took the artifact from, and if it’s not the same one, also the mine they didn’t return from?” Keryth asks.

Ellayna nods and explains, "It's from the main tunnel leading out of town. No doubt you passed near it when you came into town, assuming you came from the direction of Dullstown - which most people do. You probably didn't see the mine entrance because it's around a few small rock embankments, just enough to hide it from the road."

She pauses and thinks for a bit. "I doubt the mining guild will let you in, though. They've monetary rights to that mine - or so I'm told. Don't let just anyone snoop around."

Byntrou grins and shakes his head. "Don't go encouraging such notions, Keryth," Byntrou says. "He's already got the prophesy to feul his ego. Let's not convince him he speaks for all our kind while we're at it."

At this Ellayna tilts her head with interest while Byntrou speaks and then looks to Bahruul. "So, not only are you unique in appearance, you are significant in person, too?"

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Byntrou grins and shakes his head. "Don't go encouraging such notions, Keryth," Byntrou says. "He's already got the prophesy to feul his ego. Let's not convince him he speaks for all our kind while we're at it."

“No we wouldn’t want that, would we,” Keryth remarks with a grin.

Ellayna nods and explains, "It's from the main tunnel leading out of town. No doubt you passed near it when you came into town, assuming you came from the direction of Dullstown - which most people do. You probably didn't see the mine entrance because it's around a few small rock embankments, just enough to hide it from the road."

She pauses and thinks for a bit. "I doubt the mining guild will let you in, though. They've monetary rights to that mine - or so I'm told. Don't let just anyone snoop around."

“No, we didn’t see the mine entrance when we came into town...though we weren’t exactly looking for it at the time,” Keryth notes, as he considers their options. “I guess we’ll need to speak with someone with the authority to speak for the mining guild then. So is there someone here we could speak to, or will we need to head to one of the larger towns?” he asks Ellayna.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Ellayna replies, "No, the miners here in this town forced out the mining guild from Dullstown about 10 years ago. They set up their own operation. You'll want to speak to Marcus. I think most days he can be found in the office near the mine entrance."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

“Good, that saves us a few days travel at the very least. Well, I guess we should head over and see if Marcus will let us into the mines, though I’ll try a simple healing blessing on Markie before we leave, and see if it helps,” Keryth says with a smile, as he walks back out to the foyer of the church, looking for Markie.