Hero's Quest (Solo Eberron Campaign)

[Kaodi]

The kalashtar takes his hand in greeting and says, " My name is Valsamath. My employer, Lady Elaydren Vown d'Cannith, instructed me to seek out your assistance here in Rhukaan Draal. "

That said, he reaches into his pack and pulls out four platinum coins which he discreetly lays on the table somewhere out of sight of any prying eyes.

" I should warn you that I may be a hunted man. I was attacked already once in Sharn while in the company of the Lady, and again on the voyage here, though the second time may have been a coincidence. "

 

[Blackrat]

"Ah that little brat. How is the esteemed lady? Haven't seen her since she turned 13." He says with a smile. "And little caution is good but be careful not to get paranoid. Well then, if you have anything you need to pick up, the market should prove good enough. Meet me here when you are ready."

 

[Kaodi]

" Alright, and thank you. I could go now, but there are a few items that I have been neglecting to have examined which I should try to ascertain the function of before heading into danger, " says the kalashtar.

Valsamath excuses himself politely and heads back outside into the market, thanking the woman at the counter on the way out. While he is not familiar with the extent of the services offered in the Bloody Market, with his command of the goblin tongue he hopes he can track down a magician or spellwielder that can help him identify the ring and the blue rod in his possession.

 

[Blackrat]

Failin tips his hat as you head out and promises to wait in Clenching Fist or if it takes until night for you to return then to meet you next morning.

An hour later you have managed to locate a spellcaster who could help you. The goblin that pointed you to her house called her Cik the Mighty. Some sort of seer-witch you gathered. The female goblin is old but radiates an aura of inner strenght. She promises to determine their properties for 150 gold.

OOC: I'm pretty much cutting through this with no more than this unless you wish to RP the meeting with the witch?

 

[Kaodi]

Valsamath looks uncomfortable at the prospect of putting down that much cash just to find out what a few trinkets do, but he believes that Elaydren would not have given him the rod if it were not useful, and magical rings can have several interesting effects. If fifteen platinum dragons will cover both items, he pays for it.

Afterwards, he returns to the Clenching Fist to meet with Failin.

 

[Blackrat]

It takes some time for her to brew an elixir which includes a crushed pearl. Probably the reason why the fee was so high. After drinking it she goes to inspecting the items. The ring she can identify easily but she is having difficulties with the rod. Finally she just gives you the function what it does, but can't explain why it does so.

The ring = Ring of Feather Falling
The rod = It's function is to emit distinct magic aura when subjected to electricity.

 

[Blackrat]

Returning to Clenching Fist you notice Failin still sitting in the corner table, examining another map.

 

[Kaodi]

Having put on his new ring and spent some time (fruitlessly) wondering about the purpose of the rod, Valsamath heads over to talk to Failin again, ready to get on the road.

After sitting down, he says, " Well, I got an answer and a question for my money, but in any case I believe I am ready to go whenever you are, good Sir. Perhaps you could tell me a little bit about this part of the world on the way to Rose Quarry. "

 

[Blackrat]

Failin looks at you curiously at your cryptic remark. He then motions you to look at the map that is infront of him. "Yes, ofcourse. But for now I'll just explain our course." He points at a small cross marked into the map, north of Rhukaan Draal which has been plainly marked. "Here is Rose Quarry. It was a Cannith outpost before the Day of Mourning. They used to mine red marble from there, hence the name. Seeing as you are friend of Canniths', you have probably seen the insides of their enclaves. Most of them have decorations made of the stone from Rose Quarry. And even the Royal Palace of Breland has columns made of it. I heard the loss of the quarry hurt them almost as badly as the loss of Metrol. Anyways, it's now on the edge of Mournlands, almost to the Mistwall. Covered in glass, as is most of the area near there. With my means of transportation, it takes about two days to get there."

 

[Kaodi]

" Well, we'd best be going then. says Valsamath, motioning to Failin. " The sooner we get there... Well, I guess I'm not really looking forward to heading into the Mournlands that much, but better to get it over and done with. "