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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6171148" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>JOHN PLAY</p><p>“04 INTERNAL PLAY”</p><p>SEGMENT 71</p><p>“DREAM LILY”</p><p></p><p>BARRAKAS 10 ,997 </p><p></p><p>Play remembers his one experience with Dream Lily. It started as an herbal drink used by healers to ease one’s pains. The problem with it is the drink is psionic in nature. It messes with the brain and perception. It is easy to drink too much as it connects with the brain and the consumer’s memories immediately. The first sip tastes like water with a slightly bitter after taste that quickly leaves. With the second sip to eternity the drink tastes like whatever the consumer most desires to drink.</p><p></p><p>With too much consumption, pain and mental stress disappear. It was widely used by House Jorasco to treat war veterans whom were mentally scarred from the horrors they witnessed or were forced to do in the name of their country. Breland made the drink illegal after seeing the beginning of abuse by soldiers. Other countries are strongly considering following Breland’s example.</p><p></p><p>As such, the Dream Lily has become an “it” item for the young and wealthy. Many places offer it in secret. Some are more dangerous than others. Some purposely get the rich addicted to it and if payments are not made then threats of withholding the drug are made and also contacting loved ones of the use.</p><p></p><p>Play may not understand the need for the drug and their economic means but accepts them. He has ignored much more dangerous things- so don’t judge him poorly.</p><p></p><p>The first stop is a hidden room in the back of the Red Eye. A bugbear with one red eye (effect from a magical attack by a customer) serves the illegal drink secretly. All one says is their drink of choice and the word “Plus” after it. It is the understood password to receive the Dream Lily. Play instead says </p><p>“Fierce Holdhearer” and “Dream Lily”. When he hears a gruff insulted remark Play throws the goblinoid through the secret door. Everyone leaves the bar that can, the rest merely stare in disbelief.</p><p></p><p>After making the Bugbear have a red and a black eye, Play leaves. The next stop is “Tavern of Rolling Dice.”</p><p></p><p>Play isn’t sure how to do this one. Taboo hinted that this tavern is protected by the crime family of Boromar. There is little that is as dangerous as angering a city full of halfling rogues and thieves. Inside he spots a few tables where they play games of chance with dice. No doubt magically touched in the house’s favor.</p><p></p><p>Two of the halflings inside watch Play carefully as he wanders to the bar. He decides to be blunt without tossing anyone. “Fierce Holdhearer.”</p><p></p><p>“Never heard of him.”</p><p></p><p>Play smiles. He has played this game before as a government agent and as a hero for hire. He places a gold piece down. “Fierce Holdhearer” he repeats. “Had some bad habits. I’m not here for that. I’m merely looking for him.”</p><p></p><p>The halfling sweeps the coin off the table so quickly Play nearly misses it. “Fierce Holdhearer?”</p><p></p><p>Two more coins. “A merchant’s son.”</p><p></p><p>“OH! That Fierce Holdhearer.” The coins are gone. “Used to come in occasionally. Have not seen him in two nights now.”</p><p></p><p>“Alone? Or did he come with a friend or bar mate?”</p><p></p><p>The halfling waits.</p><p></p><p>Another coin is placed and disappears. “Loner until recently. Bad news that new friend of his.”</p><p></p><p>The halfling waits.</p><p></p><p>“That makes five.” And he puts a coin down.</p><p></p><p>“Sirius Conners. Drugs and some say other things. Fiendish things. Hear he has a private party in Undersharn once a month or so.”</p><p></p><p>“Where can find him?”</p><p></p><p>“Five for the boy. Now you ask about someone new…….”</p><p></p><p>Play is aggravated by the halflings greed but all of this gold so far came from Killian ir ’Shire’s personal cache of wealth that he no longer needed suddenly when Play was on vacation. He places 5 coins down to speed it up hoping he will not be ripped off.</p><p></p><p>The halfling eyes Play shortly before taking the money. “Sirius tends to contact the young kids and shortly they are never seen again. Rumor has it Ginger, his girlfriend, will be in tonight.” Play doesn’t even see the coins disappear this time. Being that Ginger is a new subject, he hopes another coin will not leave him for the information he needs.</p><p></p><p>“What does Ginger look like and how do you know she will be in tonight?”</p><p></p><p>The halfling smiles. It is clear he is wondering if he can collect more money for a new individual but decides he has pushed this person too far already. The stranger looks like he could be trouble. “Comes in every three days. Usually dressed to lure weak willed males into buying her drinks.”</p><p></p><p>“favorite drink?”</p><p></p><p>“Aundairan wine. Elven make.”</p><p></p><p>“Thank you kind sir. Now for the drinks I just paid for.” Play says with a smile.</p><p></p><p>The halfling smiles and whistles as he ignores the suggestion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6171148, member: 9255"] JOHN PLAY “04 INTERNAL PLAY” SEGMENT 71 “DREAM LILY” BARRAKAS 10 ,997 Play remembers his one experience with Dream Lily. It started as an herbal drink used by healers to ease one’s pains. The problem with it is the drink is psionic in nature. It messes with the brain and perception. It is easy to drink too much as it connects with the brain and the consumer’s memories immediately. The first sip tastes like water with a slightly bitter after taste that quickly leaves. With the second sip to eternity the drink tastes like whatever the consumer most desires to drink. With too much consumption, pain and mental stress disappear. It was widely used by House Jorasco to treat war veterans whom were mentally scarred from the horrors they witnessed or were forced to do in the name of their country. Breland made the drink illegal after seeing the beginning of abuse by soldiers. Other countries are strongly considering following Breland’s example. As such, the Dream Lily has become an “it” item for the young and wealthy. Many places offer it in secret. Some are more dangerous than others. Some purposely get the rich addicted to it and if payments are not made then threats of withholding the drug are made and also contacting loved ones of the use. Play may not understand the need for the drug and their economic means but accepts them. He has ignored much more dangerous things- so don’t judge him poorly. The first stop is a hidden room in the back of the Red Eye. A bugbear with one red eye (effect from a magical attack by a customer) serves the illegal drink secretly. All one says is their drink of choice and the word “Plus” after it. It is the understood password to receive the Dream Lily. Play instead says “Fierce Holdhearer” and “Dream Lily”. When he hears a gruff insulted remark Play throws the goblinoid through the secret door. Everyone leaves the bar that can, the rest merely stare in disbelief. After making the Bugbear have a red and a black eye, Play leaves. The next stop is “Tavern of Rolling Dice.” Play isn’t sure how to do this one. Taboo hinted that this tavern is protected by the crime family of Boromar. There is little that is as dangerous as angering a city full of halfling rogues and thieves. Inside he spots a few tables where they play games of chance with dice. No doubt magically touched in the house’s favor. Two of the halflings inside watch Play carefully as he wanders to the bar. He decides to be blunt without tossing anyone. “Fierce Holdhearer.” “Never heard of him.” Play smiles. He has played this game before as a government agent and as a hero for hire. He places a gold piece down. “Fierce Holdhearer” he repeats. “Had some bad habits. I’m not here for that. I’m merely looking for him.” The halfling sweeps the coin off the table so quickly Play nearly misses it. “Fierce Holdhearer?” Two more coins. “A merchant’s son.” “OH! That Fierce Holdhearer.” The coins are gone. “Used to come in occasionally. Have not seen him in two nights now.” “Alone? Or did he come with a friend or bar mate?” The halfling waits. Another coin is placed and disappears. “Loner until recently. Bad news that new friend of his.” The halfling waits. “That makes five.” And he puts a coin down. “Sirius Conners. Drugs and some say other things. Fiendish things. Hear he has a private party in Undersharn once a month or so.” “Where can find him?” “Five for the boy. Now you ask about someone new…….” Play is aggravated by the halflings greed but all of this gold so far came from Killian ir ’Shire’s personal cache of wealth that he no longer needed suddenly when Play was on vacation. He places 5 coins down to speed it up hoping he will not be ripped off. The halfling eyes Play shortly before taking the money. “Sirius tends to contact the young kids and shortly they are never seen again. Rumor has it Ginger, his girlfriend, will be in tonight.” Play doesn’t even see the coins disappear this time. Being that Ginger is a new subject, he hopes another coin will not leave him for the information he needs. “What does Ginger look like and how do you know she will be in tonight?” The halfling smiles. It is clear he is wondering if he can collect more money for a new individual but decides he has pushed this person too far already. The stranger looks like he could be trouble. “Comes in every three days. Usually dressed to lure weak willed males into buying her drinks.” “favorite drink?” “Aundairan wine. Elven make.” “Thank you kind sir. Now for the drinks I just paid for.” Play says with a smile. The halfling smiles and whistles as he ignores the suggestion. [/QUOTE]
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