Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Chapter 4- The Second Invasion)

[Blarkon Dragonslayer]

In truth, the incident had escaped Nikolo's memory. Though he'd be the first to admit that Caramip's memory, especially regarding songs and tales, was far superior to his own. His mind was also somewhat divided, mulling over what had been said, and what hadn't.

Finally, he said, "The Senator wasn't telling us the whole truth, even as he knew it. He seemed quite honest regarding the political aspects of the situation at hand, though such things often are subject to revision as situations change. What he wasn't truthful about was this creature."

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Kel listens patiently to the reservations of Barok, Caramip and Nikolos. He is about to respond when there is a knock on the door and a messenger arrives with a letter. "Hmmm... it looks like the Councilor has arranged for you to be supplied by Celeste Silvertree, an influential lady of one of our eldest and notables houses. Come."

He guides you outside and to one of the huge central trees. You climb up the tree by a winding bridge until you reach a large cottage with intricately carved wooden figures depicting beautiful scenes of nature, such as stags by a waterfall and elves dancing in a ring. Kel knocks before entering and announcing your presence. A female elf, beautiful and graceful by even their standards, sits behind a glass counter carving a large lump of wood into something not yet recognizeable. As you enter, she puts her tools away and wipes her hands on a nearby rag, which she also puts to the side. "Kel, please enter. These must be your friends I've heard so much about. I am Celeste Silvertree, a maker of some ability when it comes to enchanted wares. I've been asked to allow you to make purchases at a discount, since you've come to our aid at these dire times."

She walks from behind her desk and hands Dartis two wooden spoons with elven runes etched in their handles. The smell of strawberry-like perfume follows her like a light aura of its own. "These may not look like much, but if you place them inside a simple bowl or similar item, porridge will fill the container. Now, I admit that the porridge has little taste, but each spoon should provide enough sustenance for four people a day. Take them, as a gift for your difficult journey," she says sweetly. You realize it's nice to meet an elf besides Kel that is friendly towards outsiders. "Please look at my other wares, which I offer for you at a discount. Also, I have some items in a back room that I can see if I can find. Is there something that you need that you don't see offered?"

OOC:
If you don't know what these items are, I can make a small descriptive text for you. Let me know.

She also gives Dartis, who gives Silas, a Wand of Flight (10 charges), which can be used on the caster or his allies, each using one charge.

Other items for sale:
Quaal's feather token (anchor): 45 gp
Elixer of Love: 135 gp
Elixer of Sneaking: 225 gp
Bag of Tricks (gray): 820 gp
Bracers of Armor +1: 900 gp
Dust of Illusion: 1080 gp
Goggles of Minute Seeing: 1,125 gp
Wand of Charm Animal (50 charges): 675 gp
Wand of Magic Missile (50 charges): 675 gp
Wand of Cure Light Wounds (50 charges): 675 gp
Scroll of Animate Rope: 20 gp
Scroll of Magic Missile: 20 gp
Scroll of Hypnotism: 20 gp
Scroll of Jump: 20 gp
Scroll of Detect Undead: 20 gp
Scroll of Comprehend Languages: 20 gp
Scroll of Grease: 20 gp
Scroll of Obscuring Mist: 20 gp
Scroll of Remove Fear: 45 gp
Scroll of Sleep: 20 gp
Scroll of Tenser's Floating Disc: 20 gp
Scroll of Unseen Servant: 20 gp
Scroll of Eagle's Splendor: 130 gp
Scroll of Daze Monster: 130 gp
Scroll of Glitterdust: 130 gp
Scroll of Leomund's Trap: 130 gp
Scroll of Melf's Acid Arrow: 130 gp
Scroll of Owl's Wisdom: 130 gp
Scroll of Shatter: 130 gp
Scroll of See Invisibility: 130 gp
Scroll of Spider Climb: 130 gp
Scroll of Summon Swarm: 130 gp
Scroll of Web: 130 gp
Scroll of Bull's Strength: 130 gp
Scroll of Fireball: 350 gp
Scroll of Dispel Magic: 350 gp
Scroll of Gaseous Form: 350 gp
10x Potion of Cure Light Wounds: 40 gp each
3x Potion of Jump: 40 gp each
3x Potion of Magic Weapon: 40 gp each
5x Potion of Protection from Evil: 40 gp each
4x Potion of Bless Weapon: 85 gp each
2x Potion of Aid: 270 gp each
5x Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds: 270 gp each
2x Potion of Delay Poison: 270 gp
Potion of Invisibility: 270 gp
Potion of Levitate: 270 gp
Potion of Protection from Arrows (10/magic): 270 gp
Spyglass: 900 gp

Also, Kel steps out while you go shopping and says, "Please feel free to stay in my abode tonight and rest for your journey. I trust you know the way back? I am going to check my sources in regards to some of your... inquiries."

 

[Kobold Stew]

"...Additionally, we have had some good luck with ancient seals haven't we Danica" as he gives the young lady a sly wink.

Danica smiles at Lord Dartis, but says only this: "You know best, my lord."

Later, when the senator has departed, she is more forthright, but she speaks slowly, deliberately: "Lord Dartis, friends, I recognize there are many factors that I cannot understand when it comes to matters such as these. And you know that I will follow whatever is decided. But -- whatever successes with seals we have had in the past -- releasing a magical creature we neither know or can name does not seem to me a safe course. The number of variables involved with removing a single enemy leader are considerably fewer. With the elf's flying magic, it is even possible that we should be able to accomplish the basic task of killing him with minimal difficulty. These are times of war... Surely targetting the enemy commander should be our goal. But of course, I shall go wherever we decide."

She bows her head slightly, the glow from the torches reflecting in the part of her dark hair. Danica looks at the others.

 

[Fenris]

Danica smiles at Lord Dartis, but says only this: "You know best, my lord."

Later, when the senator has departed, she is more forthright, but she speaks slowly, deliberately: "Lord Dartis, friends, I recognize there are many factors that I cannot understand when it comes to matters such as these. And you know that I will follow whatever is decided. But -- whatever successes with seals we have had in the past -- releasing a magical creature we neither know or can name does not seem to me a safe course. The number of variables involved with removing a single enemy leader are considerably fewer. With the elf's flying magic, it is even possible that we should be able to accomplish the basic task of killing him with minimal difficulty. These are times of war... Surely targetting the enemy commander should be our goal. But of course, I shall go wherever we decide."

She bows her head slightly, the glow from the torches reflecting in the part of her dark hair. Danica looks at the others.

"Danica, your counsel is always welcome, and you should be more forthright about it. You sa there are fewer variables in trying to kill the leader. I would call 10,000 orcs a lot of variables. In truth neither of these courses have any certainty. Both possess many risks, and few rewards. But these things I know. I am willing to die for Dorinthia. I am not prepared to sacrifice any of you. You are the future of our country Danica. If we do succeed in managing to infiltrate into the city, and find the leader. We don't have a very good chance of making it out alive. Additionally there is nothing to say another chief will not assert control quickly, making our mission worthless. I want to help Dorinthia as best I can, but I am not going to get you all killed in doing so. I appriciate that you are all here, for duty, love and a sense of justice. But Dorinthia, without you all would not be home. My concern is for both our country, but also you all. If you my friends, all feel strongly that we should try to take out the chief, then we shall do so, though I have grave doubts."

 

[Kobold Stew]

"My lord, you know I will follow you wherever you decide in our effort to restore the nation of Dorinthia. But, while I appreciate your concern, you cannot let your friendship with any of us outweigh the greater goal. I am here for Dorinthia, and if I am to die to bring my country back, then that is a meagre cost. Our decisions must be made with a view to the larger goal. You know that. If we are to wake the mountain beast, then I am with you. But let it be because that is the surest route to restoring the fortunes of Dorinthia."

 

[Kobold Stew]

When she sees the magic items for sale, Danica takes a careful appraisal of all that is available. when she has made her decision, she hands over a large black pearl worth 500 gp, and asks for

2x Potion of Cure Light Wounds: 40 gp each
2x Potion of Jump: 40 gp each
Potion of Invisibility: 270 gp

She also takes her change.

 

[Blarkon Dragonslayer]

Nikolos looks around at the rest of the group, and says, "I think this wand of cure light wounds might well save some lives on our journey. I can provide 300 gold toward the cost, but it would take 375 more gold to purchase it."

 

[Kobold Stew]

Danica looks at the coins that have just been placed in her hand, still cool, and says, with an enthusiastic smile "Here's 70 gp if you like. I hve a bit more, if you need it."

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Caramip Ashhearth

Caramip politely searches through the Elven Maiden’s stores and picks out two small potions for herself. She gives what little gold she has as payment and then gently places the new additions safely in her pack. Afterwards she thanks the store’s owner in Elven and then politely waits for the rest of her friends to finish.

OOC: Cure Light wounds & Protection from Evil = 80gp

 

[Nephtys]

"I'm still not convinced that this is the right course for Dorinthia, but I will stand by your decision. We're about to make an enemy, an enemy stronger than the ally you seek and for the sake of Dorinthia we must cause as much damage to them as possible. If we're going to do this we should do it right, we should go all the way and both unleash the beast and kill the chieftain."