[IC1] Pool of Radiance

[Thanee]

With the strange pendant out of sight, hoping that it keeps whoever has the counterpiece from spying through it, and wondering about who sent the strange frog, the adventurers prepare for the night.

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

Carefully barring his door, Eldwyn climbs into bed. He thinks about how to spend his share of the treasure and he tries to fall asleep.

 

[hafrogman]

Kylest fails to stifle a yawn and decides to head off to his bed for the night. Perhaps with some rest all will become clear once again. He dozes fitfully, visions of ghosts and frogs dancing in his mind.

 

[Thanee]

1348 DR, Day 9 of Mirtul (spring)

On the next day, while Eldwyn unravels the powers of the so far unidentified magic items, Kordunn discovers, that the priests in the small Temple dedicated to Tyr have the means to enchant arms and armor.

The followers of Tyr appear a little reserved, however, and while they are willing to help in principle, they also note, that they have other duties as well, and might not be able to help as quickly as they would like to. They only have few men here currently. Once the old temple has been reconquered from the orc bands, that have set up camp there, more will come and things will soon be better, they promise.

 

[Krug]

Oog walks about town, looking around, as his comrades settle the issues of enchantment...

 

[Voadam]

1348 DR, Day 9 of Mirtul (spring)

On the next day, while Eldwyn unravels the powers of the so far unidentified magic items, Kordunn discovers, that the priests in the small Temple dedicated to Tyr have the means to enchant arms and armor.

The followers of Tyr appear a little reserved, however, and while they are willing to help in principle, they also note, that they have other duties as well, and might not be able to help as quickly as they would like to. They only have few men here currently. Once the old temple has been reconquered from the orc bands, that have set up camp there, more will come and things will soon be better, they promise.

Kordunn nods his understanding. "Let me know if you can do it or not and when. I have gold and a finely made dwarven polearm. I will leave them with you when you have the time to devote to the task. I will appreciate the blessings of the war god as we war against the evils that beset this city."

 

[Thanee]

“If you don't need it currently, you can leave your weapon here and we will get to it as soon as we can spare the time. I would expect the enchantment to be finished in about a tenday,” the priest explains.

While Kordunn ist talking with the Tyr priest, the door to the small temple opens slowly, and a gnome in simple robes enters. He bears a wooden holy symbol of Ilmater, but otherwise has little to no equipment on him, most of his stuff seems to be carried in a linen shoulder bag. He has some leather straps tied around his hands and is wearing sandals.

With small steps, the gnome comes over to them and says: “Greetings, my name is Dirtan. I'm glad to find a temple dedicated to the Triad here. I come with official orders and would like to speak with your leader about them. Hopefully you will be able to help, as I cannot do this alone.”

[SBLOCK=Kordunn]Nope, not evil.[/SBLOCK]

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In the meantime, Oog wanders about town and happens to overhear some of the workers, as they talk about the latest gossip they have picked up. When they spot him, they ask him to come over and tell him a few of their stories.

“Hey, aren't you one of those adventurers? I have heard a few stories from other adventurers. Did you know, that the castle used to have a wonderful rose garden? I’ve heard since that whatever lives there has changed it into some kind of horrible maze with poisonous plants and everything. Yes, really! But that’s not your biggest problem. First you’ve got to get past all the guards that surround the place. I've heard there are dozens of them, if not more.”

“Oh, come on, that castle lies on the other side of the city. Getting there in the first place is more than an adventure already. We should worry much more about the orcs on the eastern river bank. They get cockier every day. I'm just waiting for the day, that they swim here and cause even more trouble than they already do.”

“Swim here... yeah, right!”

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn Halfling

Eldwyn will set out to find a masterwork warsling to have enchanted as well as try to pick up any interesting rumors.

 

[Voadam]

“If you don't need it currently, you can leave your weapon here and we will get to it as soon as we can spare the time. I would expect the enchantment to be finished in about a tenday,” the priest explains.

While Kordunn ist talking with the Tyr priest, the door to the small temple opens slowly, and a gnome in simple robes enters. He bears a wooden holy symbol of Ilmater, but otherwise has little to no equipment on him, most of his stuff seems to be carried in a linen shoulder bag. He has some leather straps tied around his hands and is wearing sandals.

With small steps, the gnome comes over to them and says: “Greetings, my name is Dirtan. I'm glad to find a temple dedicated to the Triad here. I come with official orders and would like to speak with your leader about them. Hopefully you will be able to help, as I cannot do this alone.”

[SBLOCK=Kordunn]Nope, not evil.[/SBLOCK]

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"A tenday will do fine. I have other weapons to rely upon in the interim."

Kordunn bows to the gnome as the materite introduces himself. "Well met Dirtan, I am Kordunn Asteroth, champion of the Spellord, engaged in the war against evil that besets this city. Your god is known for serving the cause of good. If your affairs are not confidential, I would be interested in hearing what aid you need."

 

[Thanee]

Dirtan smiles and then says: “Anyone welcome in these halls is surely trustworthy enough to hear, that I am here to recover an old treasure, that belongs to my people. It is said, that it is hidden inside the old temple, that was built by gnomes a long time ago. The stashes are very well hidden, it's quite likely, that they are still there, despite whatever despoilers the temple's interior has fallen prey to in the meantime. It's orcs currently, as the rumors say.”

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Eldwyn, taking a break from the lenghty identification, visits the local leatherworkers in the hopes of finding one, that can make him a fine sling. While none have actually seen one of the rare halfling slings yet, he sure does find one, that claims to be able to make him one of the finest quality, as long as he can have his sling as a sample during the time.

Afterwards, the halfling cleric visits the temple of Tyr, the best place to find someone willing and able to enchant a weapon for him. As he enters, his eyes spot Kordunn, talking to a gnome in simple robes, with one of the Tyr followers nearby.