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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 5875621" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>JOHN PLAY</p><p>“PLAY FOR THE MONEY”</p><p>SEGMENT 27</p><p>“WHAT TO EXPECT”</p><p></p><p></p><p>Aryth 25 996, late evening</p><p></p><p>The mission:</p><p>Lead between 6 and 8 “hand-picked” dwarven warriors to enter the Mournland using the Electric Rail. In Metrol, locate a special key to unlock a lost electric rail car. Find said car and switch goods from that car to ours and leave.</p><p></p><p>Sounds simple.</p><p></p><p>Problem is….. its not. I’ve been within the land of mists on several occasions. Nothing is natural there. Undead wander about, magic has come to life and the damned Lord of Blade’s people are still active even though I killed him (to be told later). </p><p></p><p>So….. time to visit Jaxain over at the Mad Minotaur and discuss the Mournland and Metro.</p><p></p><p>Nightfall, North Market District, the Mad Minotaur-</p><p></p><p>The Mad Minotaur is an adventurer’s paradise. Part tavern, part communication center and part black market …. All set up for adventurers between activities. The last owner, “general” Pyrus Cartar, bought the tavern and slowly drew in a new type of client- the adventurer. When he passed away, his “niece” declared ownership and now runs the place. She has added a few things to the place. Most notable is the illegal pit fighting in the sub-basement. Once, while tailing a possible Karrnathi spy, John Play was lead here. He comes back from time to time. Between the gossip of the adventurers and the antics of the current owner, Jaxain, he finds himself returning regularly.</p><p></p><p>“JOHN! YOU”RE BACK!” Exclaims a woman with long and slightly curled hair. Its color is black with dark blue ribbons and varied shades of blue glass beads in it. Her outfit barely covers her. The blue silk still reveals her half-elven shape when the light is just right. One arm and her side have scars that suggest she was once in the war. Her grace is obvious as she bounds through the ground to leap up and hug the ex-Dark lantern. “It’s been too long!”</p><p></p><p>“It’s been only two weeks Jaxain.” He replies with an easy smile. The two of them order a drink, she insists on his not paying for it. “It is on the house.” As the owner, what she says goes. Drinks in hand she looks at his face. “You need information don’t you. I can see it in your eyes.”</p><p></p><p>“As current as I can get.” He looks around at the dozens of adventurers that are drinking and laughing within the tavern. </p><p></p><p>“Who would you like some gossip on today? The Thrane ambassador is in. I could tell you what he does at night.” She says with a mischievous smile and a wink in her eyes.</p><p></p><p>“Not a who but a where. Metrol and the area around it.”</p><p>“Why would you ever go into that cursed land? No sane man or woman would ever venture there.”</p><p></p><p>“Since when was I ever sane?” He says as he takes a drink. “I have been offered a LOT of money to go as an escort. I won’t even be on the front lines.”</p><p></p><p>“The banker dwarves…. I heard gossip they were within the building you live in. Alright. You know about the mists and how they confuse the most clear minded expert trackers and scouts. I’m sure you have heard of the Living spells and the undead….”</p><p></p><p>“Metrol. I need info on there and what is happening there.”</p><p></p><p>“Wouldn’t you rather go to the Lhazaar Principalities? Even the Talenta Plains?”</p><p></p><p>“Not where the job is leading me…. This time.”</p><p></p><p>“Okay. Forget everything you knew about Metrol’s layout. Rumor has it the buildings themselves have been moved…. In some cases stacked or turned over but remain intact. Many people are exploring the area but are not returning. House Orien really wants to reopen or at least salvage their Rail system there. Last week I heard about possible vampire activity there. Warforged are looting the place also returning the goods to the Lord of Blades. You do remember him don’t you?”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah. I killed him.”</p><p></p><p>“Riiiiight. In your dreams. He is alive and very active.” She concentrates on his eyes to see how he reacts. He clearly believes he destroyed the leader of Warforged.</p><p></p><p>“You mentioned the rail system. Is it intact?”</p><p></p><p>“Sections are. Not sure once you leave the city limits.”</p><p></p><p>“Interesting.”</p><p></p><p>“Dwarves. Metrol. Rail system….. what are you looking for?”</p><p></p><p>“Can’t say.” She stares into his eyes and smirks seductively.</p><p></p><p>“Well I could tell you but then I would have to kill you.”</p><p></p><p>“You could try.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 5875621, member: 9255"] JOHN PLAY “PLAY FOR THE MONEY” SEGMENT 27 “WHAT TO EXPECT” Aryth 25 996, late evening The mission: Lead between 6 and 8 “hand-picked” dwarven warriors to enter the Mournland using the Electric Rail. In Metrol, locate a special key to unlock a lost electric rail car. Find said car and switch goods from that car to ours and leave. Sounds simple. Problem is….. its not. I’ve been within the land of mists on several occasions. Nothing is natural there. Undead wander about, magic has come to life and the damned Lord of Blade’s people are still active even though I killed him (to be told later). So….. time to visit Jaxain over at the Mad Minotaur and discuss the Mournland and Metro. Nightfall, North Market District, the Mad Minotaur- The Mad Minotaur is an adventurer’s paradise. Part tavern, part communication center and part black market …. All set up for adventurers between activities. The last owner, “general” Pyrus Cartar, bought the tavern and slowly drew in a new type of client- the adventurer. When he passed away, his “niece” declared ownership and now runs the place. She has added a few things to the place. Most notable is the illegal pit fighting in the sub-basement. Once, while tailing a possible Karrnathi spy, John Play was lead here. He comes back from time to time. Between the gossip of the adventurers and the antics of the current owner, Jaxain, he finds himself returning regularly. “JOHN! YOU”RE BACK!” Exclaims a woman with long and slightly curled hair. Its color is black with dark blue ribbons and varied shades of blue glass beads in it. Her outfit barely covers her. The blue silk still reveals her half-elven shape when the light is just right. One arm and her side have scars that suggest she was once in the war. Her grace is obvious as she bounds through the ground to leap up and hug the ex-Dark lantern. “It’s been too long!” “It’s been only two weeks Jaxain.” He replies with an easy smile. The two of them order a drink, she insists on his not paying for it. “It is on the house.” As the owner, what she says goes. Drinks in hand she looks at his face. “You need information don’t you. I can see it in your eyes.” “As current as I can get.” He looks around at the dozens of adventurers that are drinking and laughing within the tavern. “Who would you like some gossip on today? The Thrane ambassador is in. I could tell you what he does at night.” She says with a mischievous smile and a wink in her eyes. “Not a who but a where. Metrol and the area around it.” “Why would you ever go into that cursed land? No sane man or woman would ever venture there.” “Since when was I ever sane?” He says as he takes a drink. “I have been offered a LOT of money to go as an escort. I won’t even be on the front lines.” “The banker dwarves…. I heard gossip they were within the building you live in. Alright. You know about the mists and how they confuse the most clear minded expert trackers and scouts. I’m sure you have heard of the Living spells and the undead….” “Metrol. I need info on there and what is happening there.” “Wouldn’t you rather go to the Lhazaar Principalities? Even the Talenta Plains?” “Not where the job is leading me…. This time.” “Okay. Forget everything you knew about Metrol’s layout. Rumor has it the buildings themselves have been moved…. In some cases stacked or turned over but remain intact. Many people are exploring the area but are not returning. House Orien really wants to reopen or at least salvage their Rail system there. Last week I heard about possible vampire activity there. Warforged are looting the place also returning the goods to the Lord of Blades. You do remember him don’t you?” “Yeah. I killed him.” “Riiiiight. In your dreams. He is alive and very active.” She concentrates on his eyes to see how he reacts. He clearly believes he destroyed the leader of Warforged. “You mentioned the rail system. Is it intact?” “Sections are. Not sure once you leave the city limits.” “Interesting.” “Dwarves. Metrol. Rail system….. what are you looking for?” “Can’t say.” She stares into his eyes and smirks seductively. “Well I could tell you but then I would have to kill you.” “You could try.” [/QUOTE]
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