Elven Navy Delta Squad: Thought Taker

[perivas]

Amanu listens intently to Terigmar's response, listening for any signs of deception or distrust.

 

[GoldenEagle]

Grillon stands by seemingly disinterested...but under his hood he is cautious.

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[GruTheWanderer]

Terigmar does not seem to be employing any deception in his words. The more time you spend with him, the more certain you are that he is dead and does not realize it. He tries to offer you something to drink, but it takes him a while to find something safe for consumption.

"Terigmar the Tireless thanks you for your kind offer of help. It appears you are in a bit of a hurry, which is a shame. I would be proud to explain some of my ongoing research to you," he says, still concentrating most of his attention on Akodo. "And I should introduce you to Hisst, who is probably lurking around here invisibly. Oh, and Dorkin, who's probably hiding in the bed."

"But if you must rush, I have a specific request for you. I have been trying for some time to learn the spell time stop, but so far I haven't had any luck. If you could teach me the spell, or acquire it on a scroll, I could make it worth your while."

 

[Mirth]

"I have to get out of here, the stench is more than I can stand," Chjargal says quietly to Marcus. "I'll wait outside with Theryndil. We should log this mage's existence to report to the Navy later and then leave him be."

 

[GoldenEagle]

Grillon too moves to leave. *sarcastically to self*time stop....grrreat.

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[Old Fezziwig]

"I'm certainly not able to teach you time stop, and I don't currently have any scrolls of it with me. Not that I would have it. It's really up to my commander if we can help you. Marcus?" Akodo thinks for a second and looks to Marcus nervously as he continues speaking, "Hmm. Hisst and Dorkin, eh? I'd be happy to meet the two of them, I'm sure."

OOC: In advance, just in case Hisst and Dorkin are nasty things we don't want to meet, I'm so sorry. You all do understand that I had to, though...

 

[perivas]

"But if you must rush, I have a specific request for you. I have been trying for some time to learn the spell time stop, but so far I haven't had any luck. If you could teach me the spell, or acquire it on a scroll, I could make it worth your while."

Amanu eyes Terigmar curiously at the mention of such a powerful dweomer, although he offers no opinion on the subject. Amanu remains a silent observer.

 

[Keia]

"We certainly can pass word along, if you wish, in hopes of finding someone to teach you that magic," Marcus said starting to get nervous about being here. Thought Taker did say there was one living creature within the vessel, I don't think the mage qualifies, so that leaves one of the other creatures he named . . . or someone else.

"Anyone else here other than Hist and Dorkin?" Marcus asked.

He nodded to Grillon and Chjargal, indicating his agreement. Marcus looks to Akodo to speed things up, then Marcus takes a couple steps to the door.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

While Marcus and the others beat a retreat, Terigmar leads Akodo to his cabin. There is a comfortable unmade bed and a plush armchair. The bulkheads are lined with bookshelves full of books and scrolls in dozens of languages. Terigmar looks in the bed and draws forth a small mishapen creature. "This is Dorkin, my homonculous. I created him to help me with my research, but he is afraid of sharp objects, flames, and everything magical."

Suddenly, a pseudodragon appears on Terigmar's shoulder. "And this is Hisst. He's usually very suspicious of strangers, so I take it that he likes you."

Continuing to speak to Akodo, Terigmar bids Delta Squad farewell, "I don't think you need to spread the word about my needing the scroll, but do come back if you find one. If you must be on your way, I bid you a fond farewell. Terigmar the Trusting awaits your return."

 

[perivas]

At this point, Amanu, who had previously been silent, speaks up. "Before parting our separate ways, might we make two inquiries of you? The first, to what ends do you seek the power of time stop? The second, how came you to your current situation? This ship seems quite lonely, so far from civilization and devoid of other humanoid life. We would like to make a full report of all our encounters to best document our journeys and to ensure your safety and those of others as well." Amanu does his best to sound cordial and non-accusative.