[IC1] Pool of Radiance

[Leif]

Emagor, Human Fighter|Wizard

Not being bashful at all, Emagor chimes right in with, "Well, as you see, there are several missions from which to choose. The most appealing one to me, from an intellectual standpoint, is the one concerning the council's desire to recover written records of the history of Phlan, but I wouldn't even have the first idea about how to begin locating any such records. From a more practical standpoint, I think that anything we could learn about the poisoning of the Barren River would be extremely beneficial for continued life and good health in New Phlan! I'm not overly keen on the idea of getting involved with any undead, if we can avoid that. (Or maybe at least delay it?)"

*switching color

OOC: It ain't my fault this time! I had a nice, concise post written, but my arm was twisted until I added more and more to it, and explained everything in tedious detail!

 

[Scotley]

"I agree that that the historical information would be a good choice, in part because we know where there is a library that still stands within the old city. We might well find out some information about the Kobold plot while we are at it. We might also collect some more ears." He says this last with obvious distaste.

 

[Voadam]

Kordun Asteroth Gold Dwarf Paladin/Sorcerer of Azuth

The white haired and well dressed dwarf bows slightly to the man then straightens and responds "Well met sir. I am Kordunn Asteroth of the Great Rift, follower on the path of the Spell-Lord. Our party has met with successes in the fight for new Phlan and indeed a holy ghost defender from the fall of Old Phlan has charged us with knowledge of a storehouse of old Phlan knowledge. I believe it is of import and wish to follow up on that quest, though the others are worthy causes as well. We are split at current with others chasing down humanoids and I believe another blade would not be amiss in our foray." The dwarf has the military physique and bearing typical of dwarves but like Emagor he bears weapons only and no armor.

 

[Leif]

Emagor, Human Fighter|Wizard

"So be it, Kordun Asteroth of the Great Rift! I would not presume to alter any plans that you may already have in place. I simply ask to accompany you on your vernture, and I am grateful for you acceptance."

 

[Thanee]

The other human also greets Emagor, introducing himself as Storm. Other than that, the hunter keeps silent as the four adventurers head for the northern parts of Civilized Phlan, where the large gate seperates them from the ancient city quarters and their destination: Mantor's Library.

The guards greet them friendly, as they move past them and into the slums, where the folks reside who cannot afford anything else. Still the vincinity to the gate seems to offer them some protection at least, and they are clinging to it.

Past the slums comes Kuto's Well. An open place surrounded by ruined buildings with a well in the center. Further to the northeast, the large castle can be seen looming over the city-in-ruins, but that is not the way the party is going to take on this day.

Westwards lies another large building, not nearly as large as the castle, but its roof is visible already. The building must be at least hundred and fifty feet wide from what can be estimated. Between it and the adventurers' current position there's a number of smaller buildings, all in the same dilapidated state they can see everywhere around them.

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

The halfling rides forward on Rover his trusty canine mount watching for trouble. "That's our destination let's get moving."

 

[Leif]

Emagor, Human Fighter|Wizard

"Very well, let's move along. But is it advisable to move through the Old City this casually and openly? Shouldn't we be taking more precautions for our continued good health? Why, I remember when I was starting my studies to become a wizard. My classmates and I all obtained our ponderous texts for the beginning of our arcane studies. Most of the rest of them stored up their texts safely during the summer before classes were to begin and spent their time playing at darts or quoits or what have you. But I began to delve within the depths of our texts, searching out some additional knowledge to help me in the year ahead. And do you know what they called me, because of that??? Brown Nose! Why, the very thought sets my blood to boiling all over again! Anyway, that story was, I thought, pertinent in some way. But I seem to have forgotten the point that I was trying to make." His companions are relieved to see that Emagor is his usual pithy self.

 

[Voadam]

"Keep your eyes open, but yes, we proceed this openly here." Kordunn will cast mage armor upon himself and keep his polearm at the ready. His finely honed combat instincts ready to catch an opponent charging him before he even consciously registers their appearance.

"What magics have you prepared Emagor?" the white haired dwarf asks professionally.

 

[Leif]

Emagor, Human Fighter|Wizard

Emagor says, "I have prepared my mystical darts of force, two different spells that will make my blade strike true, one to give me magical protection from blades, numerous divinations, one to bind our foes as a spider prepares her meals, and one to see things as if I was there when I am not there."

OOC: 0 — Detect Magic, Detect Magic, Arcane Mark, Light, Read Magic (S);
1st — Critical Strike, Color Spray (2), Magic Missile, True Strike (S);
2nd — Detect Thoughts, Web, Fireburst, Locate Object (S);
3rd — extended Unluck, extended Greater Mage Armor, extended Arcane Sight (S).

 

[Voadam]

"Very good. I too bear ranged attack magics for foes out of the reach of my ranseur. In addition I know a few rescue magics in case of poisonings or pit traps." As the party proceeds Kordunn gestures at the areas outside the new city walls. "The slums immediately outside the gates of New Phlan are outside the direct protection of the city and its guards, but they are the homes to numerous vagabond peoples and are relatively peaceable towards champions of New Phlan journeying out on forays against the humanoids. It is not until farther out that you enter the territory currently claimed by the humanoids and are likely to run into patrols of orcs, goblins, and kobolds. Under the banner of the Black Tyrant it appears that these miscreants are uniting. Across the river is a major encampment including a temple to the dark god that we have sallied against."