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The Captain seems to share Aanzu's appreciation of Harfik's manners. In response to Harfik's question, the Captain takes a black pole of his own, extending it as Aanzu delivers the sword to the monk.
"The weapons are important, yes, but our division consider allies of greater importance. Go ahead, they're yours. I'll work the details later on." - he motions towards Harfik, taking a small black baton from his own armor. "Here, in case you prefer. I think it would befit your skills. This can be turned into a larger weapon." - he twists the thing in the middle, turning it into a pole of sorts. "I tend to use it to keep enemies at bay. Once it worked on Cthon itself. You can man it much like a lance." - he motions towards the sword. "Of course, the blade might be more to your taste." - he smiles, offering the weapon with an inquisitive gaze driven towards Harfik.
As for the language, it doesn't look like anything any of you has seen before. Still, there's a certain logic to the symbols, as expected. As Lyllie courses her fingers around the elegant calligraphy, small tendrils of magic can be sensed right below her touch. It feels a lot different than usual, though. Ordinarily, language would control loose magical force, employing it towards a defined set of effects. In this case, though, it seems that the language applied turned into part of the very object that displays it. In fact, it seems that the language
awakens something within the object, twisting its' very essence in subtle, yet definitive ways. It is almost as if a rudimentary dialogue happened between Lyllie and the weapon, as if the artifact sought to reach an agreement with the gnome.
[@industrygothica, could you roll a d20 for me, please?
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Aanzu has the very same sensation as he tries the sword. It does look an ordinary long sword at first, but as he swings it the thing seems to change balance, becoming heavier. Aanzu toys around with the thing, one handed at first, but as the mass increases his two hands naturally fall on the grasp, meeting the perfect balance. Indeed, the weapon
seems made for finesse, but it can clearly work as a heavier tool, if need be...
[Ok, @JustinCase, a d20 as well, hehehe!]
The concurring offers made to Harfik lead the Captain to a faint smile and a nod. His eyes fall upon Harfik's collar, and a smile runs through his face, as if he had discovered a small secret. His eyes move between Aanzu and Harfik, and an expression of complicity takes over the Captain's countenance. He then glances over the entire group, nods in satisfaction, and extends the weapon once more. "Choose what you will, Harfik. But honor me by carrying this lance, at the very least. Prince Aanzu, take one of the blades, they'll satisfy you, even though they look frail, given your great strength. The weapon respects the warrior, and it will adapt to your admirable power." - he reaches for the other sword, offering it as well.
In the back, Ulisses sides Thulwar, smiling. "I guess the Captain likes your entourage, emissary." - he nods respectfully, turning to both gnomes. "The language you see was taught us by an ancient race in a distant world. Some such sages travel with us now. The language awakens the hidden aspects of any material, item, artifact or even living being, at times. Through it, the weapon's essence has been awakened. It will communicate with the wielder's essence, trying to adapt to it's own skills and needs. It's more limited than your magic, no doubt, but far safer." - he smiles a side smile at Thulwar's offer. "Although your ways intrigue me quite a lot... I often ponder on the raw potential of unbridled magic."
"As for the leagues, we employ a combination of rare metals - mostly silver and titanium - as well as awakened language. Those are the components on these weapons and our blast doors, and most of the consoles. Parts of the structure won't use it, though. After a few accidents we had to... Improvise." - as Thulwar collects samples, Ulisses follows, offering general explanations and a bit of help. Thulwar discovers in the soldier a sharp mind, interested in every scientific and arcane detail that can possibly be discussed. Back and forward, he tries to instruct Thulwar on the peculiarities of their tech, profiting from the opportunity and asking everything he can about the many aspects of Thulwar's own crafts.
[Ok, Thulwar can go for another tech roll, after this! Also, you now have an instructor - one that expects to be instructed as well. So, roll for arcana to see if he gets any bonuses - in case Thulwar wants to teach him something about magic, of course. On the other hand, Thulwar gets a +2 on his next tech roll. Also, @Neurotic, I don't know if I'm ready for flying taxis in Las Sharnas
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[Also, as a closing post on downtime hour, any more actions you'd like to perform? I'll post the results and move you guys towards the next chapter!
Lastly, if you haven't done it already, please update the sheets on the Gallery, ok? I'm gonna update them physically according to the data you have there]
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