Hero's Quest (Solo Eberron Campaign)

[Kaodi]

Valsamath does not bother healing the small scratches and gashes from the skeletons as he begins his patrol of the ship. He keeps his eyes and ears open, not forgetting to occassionally look up to the sky for attacks from above, but mostly concentrating on making sure nothing else tries to make it onto the ship.

He thinks it unfortunate that the young mage was the only one above deck for the attack. The death of the sailor may have been averted, and it would have given him a chance to see if they were really any good in a fight...

In any case, the kalashtar keeps up his vigil through the night and into the morning.

 

[Blackrat]

The rest of the journey goes on without further complications. Couple of days later you arrive in Rhukaan Draal. The goblin architect is very different from anything you've ever encountered. The whole city seem to be made from the point of being defendable. Every building, from cheapest shacks to taverns, looks like a fortress in it's own right. Every roof-top is lined with spikes to ward off intruders, every wall has arrow-slits and every door is reinforced iron.

OOC: Visually, think of oriental buildings studded with spikes and reinforcements .

 

[Kaodi]

Valsamath wishes the captain a safe journey and says goodbye to the ship and his fellow passengers, Balbus Dux and the young adventurers. Walking down the gang plank, the kalashtar absently remarks under his breath, " Certainly is friendly looking... "

After asking for directions, he heads in the direction of the Bloody Market, hopeful that he can track down this Failin character without any more bloodshed (or any other kind of shed, as the case has recently proven...).

 

[Blackrat]

The people of Rhukaan Draal, mostly goblins and hobgoblins, are not too friendly for strangers but you find Bloody Market soon enough. It's a large square in the middle of the city, with dozens of tents and shops. Asking around for Failin finally yields result as one goblin merchant directs you to an inn named Clenching Fist which is on the edge of the market square.

 

[Kaodi]

Walking over towards the Clenching Fist, Valsamath pauses outside the door a moment to straighten himself and look around for anyone who might be watching before heading inside.

The kalashtar confidently walks up to the counter and says, " I am looking for someone named Failin. I am told that he can be found here. "

 

[Blackrat]

You're bit surpriced to see that the bartender is not a goblinoid but actually a human. Quite comely mid-aged woman. She looks startled at your straight-to-business attitude but motions towards a corner-table where sits a lonely figure. He is slowly drinking a mug of ale and studies some parchment infront of him. "That's Failin, formerly d'Orien. You don't want to mention his house-name though when speaking to him. He isn't on good terms with his family you know." The woman explains while pouring a mug of ale. Putting it infront of you she says "That'll be three copper-goblins, or four Brelish copper coins. Whichever you're carrying"

 

[Kaodi]

" Thank you, " says the kalashtar as he pulls four copper crowns from his pouch and places them on the counter. He grabs the mug and takes a sip, suppressing any reaction his fine sense of taste has to the strong, bitter ale.

Valsamath slowly makes his way over to the table where Failin is sitting. Pulling up a chair, he sits down and says quietly. " Greetings, Failin. I do not know if you were told to expect me, but I was informed that you could guide me to a place called Rose Quarry. I would appreciate your help if you have the time and inclination. "

 

[Blackrat]

The man looks up from the parchment and quickly rolls it. You got a climpse of it shoving somekind of a map. "Rose Quarry? Very far away, near the border. Near the Mist. Sure I can take you. 60 gold. 40 up front? You bring your own food."

 

[Kaodi]

" Will you accept payment in platinum dragons? " asks Valsamath in a low voice. " If not, I will find a bank or merchant who will make the exchange and return here promptly. "

 

[Blackrat]

"Sure. I have contacts that let me exchange them in full rate so no problem there. And now that we're done with the business talk how about you telling me who I'm working for. I sure wasn't informed about you." He extends his hand "And I am Failin as you already knew."