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Message: <blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 1644455" data-attributes="member: 9255">EBERRON: LOST TREASURESSEGMENT 002“Lost Treasures”The room was so …Kundarakian.  Everything was wide, sturdy and well built.  Everything had a place and was kept in order.  Rkard did show a soft side however.  He had a plant growing on a shelf nearest the window.  Otherwise, there were tomes (records not spells) and more tomes.  There were crystal decorations.  Some had enchantments Jaykodie figured on.  All were expensive.  The dwarf leaned forward and jumped back into his seat.  Jay hoped he didn’t smile at the sight but knew he had.  Wouldn’t you?  Jay noticed the dwarf glancing at his right hand several times.  On his right hand were three rings.  At least one of these was enchanted.  Possibly for detection spells or even protection.  Jay knew more than one fellow beginning investigator or adventurer that hated the banks and the recollection officers.“You are one Jaykodie Blueheart of Sharn.”  Stated as much questioned the proper dwarf.Jay watched the dwarf and the rings when answering.  “Yes.  Yes I am Jaykodie Blueheart and yes.  Yes I do live in Sharn last I knew.”The dwarf didn’t seem to note the sarcasm.  He merely glanced at his hand then made a check mark with his ink tipped feather.  Even the feather spoke of money and magic.  Giant Blue Eagle?  Exotic Xen’drik Peacock?  What ever it was, it was big and greenish-blue.“Do you know your financial stance with our family?”“Yes” Jay lied.  Jay noted the ring became less clear.  Detection of lies or truth. Neat!The dwarf noted the reaction to his ring.  He grumbles under his breath and moves his hand to be on his lap instead of on the desktop.  “Yes- good point.  I’m not sure where I stand these days.  Am I in trouble?”The dwarf glares from under his thick haired brow.  “No.  No you are not yet out of funds Jaykodie Blueheart of Sharn.  You have 35 gold and 6 silver and 2 coppers in your account here at the Sharn offices.”“I like your plant.”  Jay says to change the subject and to pick on the uptight dwarven bookkeeper.  “I fail to know what type it is.”The dwarf leans back and stares hard into Jay.  His face is rosy now in color.  The dwarf returns to his position and grabs a tome to his left.  Jay missed the opportunity to see what tome it was.  The dwarf tells him anyway.“As you are aware of, Jaykodie, I work for the House of Warding.  We run banking and financial institutions in Khorvaire.  If you want- a large unified bank.  Money and riches can be appraised and amassed in gold, silver and copper like I have just now with you.  Others however, amass value in the forms of art and jewels.  These are assets held by the select few whom we value and wish to impress.”Jay is listening but is singing a merry tune in his head he had heard a few days prior.  Something about finding opportunity and adventure when you least expect it.“One of these clients was the Neadder Family.  Before the war they were amongst the richest families on Khorvaire.  Once the war started, they placed a great deal of trust in ourselves and had us secure many of their heirlooms.  They, with our help, emptied three country homes worth of treasure, art and heirlooms both magical and mundane into our vaults.  The last home, we did not reach in time.  A certain General Van Thuggian whom defended his actions by saying the Neadder family was aiding a foe of his Prince had raided it.  The general disappeared for several years then reemerged working in the military for a third prince.”“A hero of little known or want   A hero of little pride but great heart   A Hero of…..”“Are you listening to me?!?” Demanded the frustrated dwarf.“Oh. Oh yes I am.  Go on.  Good story so far.”   The ring turns black as the dwarf frowns deeply.“As it would be, we promised in writing that the treasures would be protected.  The failure to do so was over looked due events related to the war.  Since, it has come to our attention.  We always fulfill our promises and contracts.  It is more than a promise or an oath to our family.  It is our life and being.  This is where you come in.  When we asked certain groups and circles whom could help us in this situation, your name came up.”Jay’s eyebrows rise up in stunned disbelief.“You were not the first name nor the top agent suggested but you were mentioned.” The dwarf says enjoying Jaykodie’s expression.  “Our best agents are currently elsewhere or can not be contacted.  The agents of Tharashk are asking for money that we are not prepared to expend at this point.  The house of Shadow only spoke of unforeseen challenges and great dangers that will led throughout Khorvaire and beyond.  If you accept this contractual agreement, we, the House of Kundarak, will see to it that you receive any aid and supplies you require.”Jaykodie is speechless.  A chance to travel- while being paid to do what he loved to do.  It was too good to pass up.  It was too good.  Where was the catch?  “If ….if I agree to do this for you, how will I be paid?”“There will be an account opened in your name with 1000 Platinum and a bonus based on your discretion and prompt recovery of lost goods and treasures. This bonus could exceed the original sum offered.”“I agree” replies Jaykodie, only thinking of what that kind of money could do for him.  It only occurs to him later that he could have bartered for.  He knows that since Rkard is a dwarf of House Kundarak, it is far too late to ask for more money.  So Jay begins to daydream of the travels he may get to do.  He also never asked WHAT the Lost Treasures were or where they were believed to be now and if they were guarded or not.  Later Jaykodie will rethink about this moment and replay it several times in his mind on what he SHOULD have asked for or demanded for his skills and services.  All after signing a contract with House Kundarak that is witnessed and certified by gnomes of House Sivis.Within the hour, Jay has signed the papers and is returning to his small home dreaming of traveling in first class.  If he can’t ask for more money, he can at least make the most of he has …right?</blockquote>

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