Dockside Diversion/Still Waters

[Songdragon]

As Nathan asks someone to get the paper the gome is about to act, but Nathan acts himself... She looks to the man with a curious look... "Ah... yeah." She shakes her head at the odd behavior and bends down to retrieve the rest of the items before they can slip between the boards.

"The Eel... We are heading that way. Do you have some business with Sekmun?" She asks in a friendly manner.

 

[GlassEye]

As the gust of wind snatches the note from the old man's fingers and carries it out over the water Nathan's request stops it in midair and his invisible, celestial mote brings it back directly to Nathan's waiting hand. A quick glance verifies the old man is looking for the same ship that Borric, Nathan, Sylvain, and Zelena are headed towards.

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The old man blinks and rubs his wrinkled forehead a moment gaping at Nathan. He stutters out his thanks before being prompted by Zelena kneeling to gather his possessions for him to squat down with a loud popping of knees. He immediately reaches for the lizardskin book and the few crumbling pages tucked between its covers and makes sure it is safely stowed within the satchel before holding the satchel open so that Zelena can dump the rest of his possessions into it.

"Th-thank you, erm, your Wizardliness. And thank you, dear. If you could show me the way you would be too kind, too kind."

He smiles a grandfatherly smile at the gnomish woman but seems genuinely confused by her mention of Sekmun.

"Sekmun? No, no. My business is with Captain Lotti. It's an adventure, you know."

 

[jkason]

Nathan Tchanlach, human sorcerer

Nathan smiles gently at the title the old man tries out for him, then frowns at the name he uses.

"Happy to help, grandfather, but the captain we know for the Eel is a lizardfolk named Sekmun. We've not met a Captain Lotti.

"Have we?" he asks the others.

 

[Songdragon]

Zelena looks up at Nathan and shakes her head and shrugs. She turns her to the older man and motions, "This way then." With all the man's belongings that could be saved safety back in his satchel she asks, "The book I saw... it is covered in scales of some sort, yes?"

(( Added an image for Celebfedhiin ))

[sblock=Zelena's Stats]Zelena Andu Gnome Cleric 2/Bard 2
Initiative: +2 Perception: +10
Conditions: none
AC: 21 (13 touch; 19 flat-footed)
HP: 34 of 34
CMB: +1 CMD: 12 Fort: +5 Ref: +5 Will: +8
In Hand: mithral battle axe +1 (+4, 1d6+1) and shield
Spells: Divine (0-level) Create Water, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Stabilize; (1st level) Bless, Air Bubble, Protection from Evil, Longstrider(d) (color notes a cast spell)
Arcane Spell Slots 0-level (at will) 1st level: 4 of 4 slots remaining (Grease, Silent Image, Vanish)
Channeling: 5 of 5 attempts remaining; Liberation: 1 of 1 attempts remaining; Agile Feet 5 of 5 attempts remaining

Celebfedhiin (Riding Dog)
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +8
Conditions: none
AC: 15 (12 touch; 13 flat-footed)
HP: 13 of 13
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 (19 vs. trip) Fort: +5 Ref: +5 Will: +1
In Hand: Melee bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip) [/sblock]

 

[Gerald007]

OOC: DM, just saw your post in the Arcane Row re the errata. I didn't know about that. I'm just going to hold onto my cash, and think about what I'll purchase next opportunity.

Syl had been quietly watching the interactions of the group and the confused elderly fellow. "Let's help this fine fellow find his way, where ever that is...".

 

[GlassEye]

The old man rubs his chin a moment in thought then smiles and tilts his head in a 'we'll see' sort of shrug.

"Captain Lotti or your Sekmun we'll find the truth of the matter once we arrive, eh?"

He pats the leather of the satchel that is now again safely tucked under one arm and straightens out of his hunch. Despite having gathered his gear for him the old man looks like he'll readily engage in conversation over moving on towards their mutual destination.

"I can't tell you all my secrets! We haven't even met yet. Though someone so helpful and with the trust of such a beautiful hound... yes, yes. I am Aldino Gallucci, bookseller, on a special mission. Although that fellow had a tiger, quite frightful, really, and the other was tall with a bristly red beard. Frightful in its own way. The beard, not the fellow, although the fellow's accent was dreadful, just dreadful. Could barely understand him. And the lady dwarf. Not much of a looker but very interested in the origin of the book. Yes, it's all about the book, you see, but it's not my secret to give. And you are, ah...?"

 

[jkason]

Nathan Tchanlach, human sorcerer

"Ah, sorry, we forgot to introduce ourselves in all the excitement and flying satchel contents," Nathan says with a grin. "Speaking of, why don't we get that strap patched up?" he says. He raises his finger and points to the tear, raising an eyebrow expectatly. With a swift, glittering zigzag sweeping across it, the strap is repaired.

"I'm Nathan. Pleasure to meet you, Aldino." For now, he doesn't presume to offer up his companions' names, being unsure how open they're willing to be with the odd old man.

OOC: Casting Mending.

 

[Songdragon]

"Merry met Aldino Gallucci, I am Zelena Adu and this is Celebfedhiin," the gnomish waman says with a warm smile and motions to the the hound. "A pleasure to meet you."

[sblock=Zelena's Stats]Zelena Andu Gnome Cleric 2/Bard 2
Initiative: +2 Perception: +10
Conditions: none
AC: 21 (13 touch; 19 flat-footed)
HP: 34 of 34
CMB: +1 CMD: 12 Fort: +5 Ref: +5 Will: +8
In Hand: mithral battle axe +1 (+4, 1d6+1) and shield
Spells: Divine (0-level) Create Water, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Stabilize; (1st level) Bless, Air Bubble, Protection from Evil, Longstrider(d) (color notes a cast spell)
Arcane Spell Slots 0-level (at will) 1st level: 4 of 4 slots remaining (Grease, Silent Image, Vanish)
Channeling: 5 of 5 attempts remaining; Liberation: 1 of 1 attempts remaining; Agile Feet 5 of 5 attempts remaining

Celebfedhiin (Riding Dog)
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +8
Conditions: none
AC: 15 (12 touch; 13 flat-footed)
HP: 13 of 13
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 (19 vs. trip) Fort: +5 Ref: +5 Will: +1
In Hand: Melee bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip) [/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

OOC: Sorry, I will continue to be slow updating or posting lite across the board for a few more days yet. I need to do some job related stuff at night, severely curtailing my gaming and it is leaving me mentally wiped afterward. I haven't even fully read every post in all my games yet.

 

[Gerald007]

Sylvain smiles at the older fellow. And I am Sylvain. Here is my friend, Waltor," he adds with a flourish, wanting to see the 'new guy's' reaction to the scorpion.