Destiny's Tears: Zykovian's Sidetrack

[Keia]

"I'm tracking the other bounty as well . . . on the Mojiin murders," Zykovian replied cryptically as he departed.

OOC: Over on the main DT thread, Zyk definitely wanted to be on the ship when they get ready to go, so if Melody's interruption works, he's all for snapping out of it and getting on the road . . .err in the air. He didn't want to be there but a few minutes . . . though I know he failed to resist her charms

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Lena nods in understanding.*

(OOC: Unfortunately, the knock cannot be heard. Shall we say that Zykovian and Molpe miss the group's leaving the inn but scurry over to the docks before the ship leaves? The ship will take at least that long to get clearance in the queue to leave anyways)

 

[Keia]

OOC: That's fine . . . unless of course you want Zykovian to join them in a week . . .

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: They're going to need Zykovian if they want to have a chance at Ayame and Sasuke )

 

[Keia]

OOC: Yeah . . . maybe Zykovian had a dream that convinced him to stay away from that mess of trouble. Just let me know when Molpe, Lyveria and I arrive at the ship, 'kay?

Zykovian made his way through the district, musing on possible flat-mates that would watch the place and share in the expenses until he got back. As he walked he headed toward the Altanian embassy . . . he needed a couple of scrolls and spells to be learned if Lyveria was to remain around for any length of time.

OOC2: Or whatever other place that Zykovian has learned that would have spells that he could acquire.

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Sure. Let's say they come just about now--after the others have done their inventory check and measured the rooms )

(OOC2: That'd be the Arcane Ward. They have all sorts of spells for sale...for the right price)

*Zykovian heads to the Arcane Ward, where there were always spells to be found, glancing around until he sees a good shop that's open and checking inside.*

(OOC3: What spells is he looking for? Repairs, right? Also, I figured Zykovian was enough of a loner that he probably doesn't know any other people in Eldiz much better than those who already popped in as NPCs.)

 

[Keia]

OOC: Understood.

OOC3: I would assume that Zykovian made some connections in town considering his stay for the last year or so (granted most were Praetorians or Marksmen due to his training here). I would expect that he knew of several Altanians as well (much like Lena, though he spent much less time with Lena) to which he gravitated to either discussion arcane topics or simply get away from everything else for a while.

*Zykovian spied a shop he was at least familiar with that was open and headed in that direction. He took his time, having been away from the Arcane Ward for several weeks. He glanced about the area seeing if anything had changed or if there was anyone about that he knew.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC3: I'd agree with that. It seems like he spent a lot of time with his Marksman trainer before he vanished, and that many of the others, like Lena or the guy at the Temple of Myneria, or perhaps some of those he saved who took him out to dinner afterwards in thanks, were mere acquaintances.)

*Zykovian spots a shop owned by Jarvys, a fellow Altanian notable for his penchant to collect and occasionally craft spell scrolls, wands, and other inexpensive arcane goods. Jarvys buys, sell, and trades them as well. Although he was never able to study at an Academy and is more of a tradesman, like all Altanians, Jarvys has some magical talent.*

 

[Keia]

*Zykovian ambled over to the shop, knowing that he should visit for a while, but that his time was limited. He was looking forward to talking with Jarvys, to learn what the man had been up to the last few weeks.*

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Jarvys is using a Prestidigitation to clean up the shop as Zykovian enters.*

"Ah, hello there, Zykovian," the Altanian shopkeeper greets, "And what does my young Bounty Hunter friend need today?"