[KAUAI]The Rod of Seven Parts: Of Hexes and Gems

[CanadienneBacon]

Feeling Maelicent elude her grasp, Arquesta smiles. Voadam's question regarding the second segment catches the gypsy woman off guard and she thinks a moment. "The second segment, if that is indeed the piece you find next, may slow a creature. I confess I do not know the command word that will instigate such an effect." The woman colors when asked for a lock of her hair but gently says, "Cursed as I am, you could not know that in my true form, I am no woman. But a token I will give you, that you may more easily remember this meeting and that I may have an easier time finding you again, should need and opportunity meet. Here," Arquesta hands Voadam a large green-and-purple mille fiori bead from a strand of her dark hair. "take this. It will make it easier for me to find you again, and may serve too as a reminder of the journey laid at your feet." With a final kind smile, the gypsy bids Horace a goodbye then quits the Copper Coin with a wink at Pilgrim and Brakkus.

Pilgrim scratches at his armor and frowns. "I think I might be able to find a bit more out about all this, but Squire to another as I am, I'll need to return to my Master Knight to query him regarding what the Lady Arquesta has mentioned. Do you lot know where you'll be, or perhaps you know a safe place where word can be left for you?" Pilgrim casts an approving look around the tavern. "This place seems wholesome enough. The Lady thought enough of both it and the proprietors to trek across town so that we might sit together to sup. If there be no common inn at which you stay, I propose to leave word here."

 

[Mista Collins]

Walking down stairs to grab a drink with Gamad, Chev turns to the dwarf. "You asked me how I got here and I told you I did not know. Where is exactly is here?"

 

[SlagMortar]

Brakkus rolls his eyes at Voadam's request for a lock of the Lady's hair. What a woman needs is assurance of protection and someone to tell her everything will be ok. Brakkus does exactly that. He stands and puffs out his chest a bit and says, "Do not fear, my lady. This group has already become brothers in battle and is sure to stand strong against the forces of darkness. Don't you worry about this rod. We'll find it if it can be found."

Once Arquesta has left, Brakkus gives Voadam a sidelong glance with a twist to his mouth that is half smile and half smirk. "A lock of her hair? That's something my brother would have asked for." He gives Voadam a slap on the back to let him know he's joking.

 

[CanadienneBacon]

Brakkus's parting words seem to rest well with Arquesta. "That you are a true champion of law is reassuring." Comfitted, the ebony-haired gypsy nods once at Brakkus before taking her leave.

 

[Voadam]

Voadam gives Brakkus a wry grin and a wink.

Pilgrim scratches at his armor and frowns. "I think I might be able to find a bit more out about all this, but Squire to another as I am, I'll need to return to my Master Knight to query him regarding what the Lady Arquesta has mentioned. Do you lot know where you'll be, or perhaps you know a safe place where word can be left for you?" Pilgrim casts an approving look around the tavern. "This place seems wholesome enough. The Lady thought enough of both it and the proprietors to trek across town so that we might sit together to sup. If there be no common inn at which you stay, I propose to leave word here."

"I would be most interested in what your sponsor knows on these matters, paladin. This particular Queen and these Vaati are new to me. Let us talk to the proprietess and see if she is willing to hold our confidences and relay our messages. It may be a way to arrange a secret meeting with our duchess if adverse agents become active in the city and we have need for such discretions." As he goes up with the kobold he will check his newfound purse again and notes he only has copper coins. He scowls. "Hel take those cut rate cutpurses, I've only got copper left on me and I don't think they'll take payment in magic potions here. Do you have enough coins to cover the meals before we ask the goodwoman our boon?"

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Gamad

Walking down stairs to grab a drink with Gamad, Chev turns to the dwarf. "You asked me how I got here and I told you I did not know. Where is exactly is here?"

You are at the "Sniffing pig" inn, city of Teggest
The dwarf Replies.
I know who brought you here, He is … hmmm … it is up the room, but not now, it's got a mind of his own and it's very dangerous.
He adds and polishes the cups with his sleeves.
We need to wait for the others, hopefully they'll explain more

 

[SlagMortar]

"I can take care of the tab, Voadam. Just make sure you heal me first when fighting the demons." Even the third sons of minor nobles are not too prone to penny pinching.

OOC: Brakkus has 44 gp and 1 sp. Let me know what to deduct.

 

[CanadienneBacon]

Horace Buttonslow accepts 2 gp for the entire meal and all the drink. The food was hearty, filling, and the portions were sizeable.

Mistress Buttonslow steps out of the kitchen as Brakkus lays two gold crowns on the bar in front of her husband. With a bob of thanks, the goodwife eyes Pilgrim and Voadam. "Aye, we'll be glad enough to give a message to the Lady Arquesta. She comes around but rarely, but when she does she's always given us and our patrons a song to lift our spirits, or a story to make us laugh. On her own time, that one. But we're happy enough to be of help, Welafleur bless us!"

 

[Mista Collins]

You are at the "Sniffing pig" inn, city of Teggest
The dwarf Replies.
I know who brought you here, He is … hmmm … it is up the room, but not now, it's got a mind of his own and it's very dangerous.
He adds and polishes the cups with his sleeves.
We need to wait for the others, hopefully they'll explain more

"Teggest? That is the first thing you said Gamad to make any sense." Wondering what has made this albino dwarf so crazy, Chev sits there and drinks some of his ale.

"Any idea when the others will be arriving?" Chev asks after awhile. Hoping for the sooner, as he looks forward to a better explanation of what is going on then what he has received from this mumbling dwarf. It? Him? Powerful magic device? The wand?

 

[Voadam]

"I can take care of the tab, Voadam. Just make sure you heal me first when fighting the demons." Even the third sons of minor nobles are not too prone to penny pinching.

OOC: Brakkus has 44 gp and 1 sp. Let me know what to deduct.

"Thank you Brakkus. What's your brother's name?"