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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 805322" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter 28, “Walk like an Egyptian”, July 7th , 1019, 10:30 A.M.</strong></p><p></p><p>Once Serita informs Melito that the gnome knows how to get into the dungeon the Minister of Security panics and sends dozens of troops to the dungeon. He moves Norbert and Porter, and begins searching place for secret entrances. The other Silver Moon Adventurers soon arrive, and manage to convince Melito to reverse all this, not wanting to make it obvious to the gnome that they are on to him. Cassie transforms into the appearance of Florine, and takes her place in a cell. Porter and Norbert are placed into an adjacent cell. The others take up positions nearby.</p><p></p><p>The day creeps along slowly. Melito checks in periodically. In informs the party that he has an operative to work with their stealth team, but that he will want to have them meet at a place other than either the Lordholder’s Castle or the auction house, as both are probably under ILA surveillance. He explains that the operative is a good-aligned elvan ranger, who he has been employing for several years, but seldom activates for missions. </p><p></p><p>Back at the auction house the afternoon is interrupted by the arrival of three individuals asking to see the Silver Moon Adventurers. Aradyn, Lannon and Mark go to greet them. The tallest of the visitors is tall barrel-chested human with curly red hear, a full red beard, and sparkling blue eyes who introduces himself as Donald Brondani Smith. With him are a half-elvan fighter who introduces himself as Pat, and a female elf with waist-length auburn hair named Raliana. She hands Aradyn a note. </p><p></p><p>Aradyn reads the note aloud, which is a letter of introduction. It is written by Durn, a dwarven fighter who is a member of the Silver Moon's "farm team", the Da'Bears group of Eldamar. Durn says that Raliana is an old adventuring friend of his, from the city of Raven's Bluff. She is in the city for the auction, with friends of hers from the city of Brondani. They invite the Silver Moon Adventurers to join them for dinner this evening at the Apples and Harp Tavern. "Is that where you're staying?" Lannon asks. Pat replies "No, we're staying at the Sleeping Raven Inn, but we've heard that the Apples and Harp has the best bardic entertainment, and most of our group is comprised of bards." Aradyn says "I'm sure that some of our group will be happy to join you." The visitors depart. Lannon comments "That was a nice switch, guest groups coming to us."</p><p></p><p>By now those in the castle are getting bored of waiting. Mojo suggest that they break the boredom by heading down to King Matthan's ship and executing him. Serita says "Look, we know you want the Queen for yourself, but you just can't go around killing her husband." Mojo says "OK, how about this. We don't kill him, we just kidnap him and hide him at my place back on the island?" Blip comments "What's the difference. If you dump his body in that junk heap you call a house nobody would ever see him again."</p><p></p><p>They are interrupted by Colonel Tenbar. The Army Commander arrives in the dungeon and asks for some help. He explains that "A group of a dozen men in robes and skirts have Plane Shifted in a mile north of here and are causing a scene. None of them speak Common, and the only thing that we understand from them is the word sphinx." "Uh oh, this sounds like trouble." </p><p></p><p>Mojo, Narg and Serita decide to go deal with these people. Serita asks. "Do any of us have those weird fish things?" (She is referring to a magic 'universal translator' device that was given to the party). They realize that none of the six characters that had gone on that mission are presently in the city. Serita tells Tenbar "We'll meet you there. Why don't you swing by the Mage's Guild and borrow somebody who has a few spare Comprehend Language spells."</p><p></p><p>The three soon arrive at a major intersection of the road. Around two dozen-army troops have set up a parimeter to keep onlookers back. All of the visitors appear to be 7-foot tall humans. Six are clean-shaven, and appear to be either guards or servants. Another is wearing a bird-mask, earning the man a few derogatory comments from Mojo. The remaining five appear to be the leaders, and all have braided beards. Four of these are wearing robes, carrying staffs or wands and appear to be spellcasters. The other one has a gold helmet and holds some type of scepter. The three Silver Moon Adventurers move in. The spokesperson of the visitors, one of the priests, speaks to them in an unknown language. Mojo and Serita shug their shoulders, trying to communicate that they do not understand. The priest then speaks louder and slower. </p><p></p><p>Tenbar soon arrives with a translator wizard. The wizard speaks to the visitors, and then translates for the party. "They are from a desert land. The leader of their group is Pharaoh Amun-re, son of Takosh-re, of the House of Mo-pelar. They say that they want their sphinx, and have brought jewelry to exchange for it." Serita has the translator explain that the items will not be presented for sale for another six days, and that in five days there will be an opportunity for anyone who has a claim for an item to make it. </p><p></p><p>The head priest tells the translator that they will wait until then if necessary. They want to know where lodgings have been prepared for them. Mojo comments "Why don't you tell them to go get 4,000 slaves to build them one." Serita stops the translator from saying that, instead having him say that "Appropriate accommodations are being prepared as we speak, you need to just wait a little longer." She then tells Tenbar "Go and find them somewhere to stay. Preferably away from any other visitors." "And away from us," Narg adds. The three then head back to the Lordholder's Castle. </p><p></p><p><em>[DM's note: I just had to use this guest group, as I had three packages of Ancient Egyptian figures that I've been hoping to get a chance to use.[/I}</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 805322, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter 28, “Walk like an Egyptian”, July 7th , 1019, 10:30 A.M.[/B] Once Serita informs Melito that the gnome knows how to get into the dungeon the Minister of Security panics and sends dozens of troops to the dungeon. He moves Norbert and Porter, and begins searching place for secret entrances. The other Silver Moon Adventurers soon arrive, and manage to convince Melito to reverse all this, not wanting to make it obvious to the gnome that they are on to him. Cassie transforms into the appearance of Florine, and takes her place in a cell. Porter and Norbert are placed into an adjacent cell. The others take up positions nearby. The day creeps along slowly. Melito checks in periodically. In informs the party that he has an operative to work with their stealth team, but that he will want to have them meet at a place other than either the Lordholder’s Castle or the auction house, as both are probably under ILA surveillance. He explains that the operative is a good-aligned elvan ranger, who he has been employing for several years, but seldom activates for missions. Back at the auction house the afternoon is interrupted by the arrival of three individuals asking to see the Silver Moon Adventurers. Aradyn, Lannon and Mark go to greet them. The tallest of the visitors is tall barrel-chested human with curly red hear, a full red beard, and sparkling blue eyes who introduces himself as Donald Brondani Smith. With him are a half-elvan fighter who introduces himself as Pat, and a female elf with waist-length auburn hair named Raliana. She hands Aradyn a note. Aradyn reads the note aloud, which is a letter of introduction. It is written by Durn, a dwarven fighter who is a member of the Silver Moon's "farm team", the Da'Bears group of Eldamar. Durn says that Raliana is an old adventuring friend of his, from the city of Raven's Bluff. She is in the city for the auction, with friends of hers from the city of Brondani. They invite the Silver Moon Adventurers to join them for dinner this evening at the Apples and Harp Tavern. "Is that where you're staying?" Lannon asks. Pat replies "No, we're staying at the Sleeping Raven Inn, but we've heard that the Apples and Harp has the best bardic entertainment, and most of our group is comprised of bards." Aradyn says "I'm sure that some of our group will be happy to join you." The visitors depart. Lannon comments "That was a nice switch, guest groups coming to us." By now those in the castle are getting bored of waiting. Mojo suggest that they break the boredom by heading down to King Matthan's ship and executing him. Serita says "Look, we know you want the Queen for yourself, but you just can't go around killing her husband." Mojo says "OK, how about this. We don't kill him, we just kidnap him and hide him at my place back on the island?" Blip comments "What's the difference. If you dump his body in that junk heap you call a house nobody would ever see him again." They are interrupted by Colonel Tenbar. The Army Commander arrives in the dungeon and asks for some help. He explains that "A group of a dozen men in robes and skirts have Plane Shifted in a mile north of here and are causing a scene. None of them speak Common, and the only thing that we understand from them is the word sphinx." "Uh oh, this sounds like trouble." Mojo, Narg and Serita decide to go deal with these people. Serita asks. "Do any of us have those weird fish things?" (She is referring to a magic 'universal translator' device that was given to the party). They realize that none of the six characters that had gone on that mission are presently in the city. Serita tells Tenbar "We'll meet you there. Why don't you swing by the Mage's Guild and borrow somebody who has a few spare Comprehend Language spells." The three soon arrive at a major intersection of the road. Around two dozen-army troops have set up a parimeter to keep onlookers back. All of the visitors appear to be 7-foot tall humans. Six are clean-shaven, and appear to be either guards or servants. Another is wearing a bird-mask, earning the man a few derogatory comments from Mojo. The remaining five appear to be the leaders, and all have braided beards. Four of these are wearing robes, carrying staffs or wands and appear to be spellcasters. The other one has a gold helmet and holds some type of scepter. The three Silver Moon Adventurers move in. The spokesperson of the visitors, one of the priests, speaks to them in an unknown language. Mojo and Serita shug their shoulders, trying to communicate that they do not understand. The priest then speaks louder and slower. Tenbar soon arrives with a translator wizard. The wizard speaks to the visitors, and then translates for the party. "They are from a desert land. The leader of their group is Pharaoh Amun-re, son of Takosh-re, of the House of Mo-pelar. They say that they want their sphinx, and have brought jewelry to exchange for it." Serita has the translator explain that the items will not be presented for sale for another six days, and that in five days there will be an opportunity for anyone who has a claim for an item to make it. The head priest tells the translator that they will wait until then if necessary. They want to know where lodgings have been prepared for them. Mojo comments "Why don't you tell them to go get 4,000 slaves to build them one." Serita stops the translator from saying that, instead having him say that "Appropriate accommodations are being prepared as we speak, you need to just wait a little longer." She then tells Tenbar "Go and find them somewhere to stay. Preferably away from any other visitors." "And away from us," Narg adds. The three then head back to the Lordholder's Castle. [I][DM's note: I just had to use this guest group, as I had three packages of Ancient Egyptian figures that I've been hoping to get a chance to use.[/I}[/I] [/QUOTE]
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