[LPF] Through the Looking Gate

[Satin Knights]

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"So dodge lightning bolts. Find a problem. Fix it. Don't die before coming back to get paid."

Pondering that for a moment, "I think that is the vaguest job description I have ever heard of. I understand, really I do, that hiring expendable strangers is a good business plan when you have no clue as to what is going on. Are you planning to pay us well? Do we get to keep what we find in this crypt? Do you have at least have a map to this crypt?"

Tasanto is not happy with the lack of information, but then again, Nysys has more fingers and toes than Tasanto has coins right now. So, he is planning on taking the job no matter how weird it may be.
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[jackslate45]

Dellrian smiles after all the questions are asked. "I believe I can answer all those. Now then."

"When we arrived, the first thing we saw was the lightning bolt streaking down from the sky, and pause, before starting to attack us. That was the only resistance my group encountered. As to what type of creature it was if it was a creature, none of us were able to identify it. One cleric did have a look of comprehension, but unfortunately he was the first to be killed before he could explain anything."

"As to whatever it was, did it come from inside the crypt, I cannot say. Again, it seemed to come from the sky, and I do not know if it was there originally or not. Thankfully, your trip there should be relatively painless, as our rangers do a decent job of keeping dangerous animals away. I have a map at the Lower Guild that I will get for you should you accept."

At this point, Dellrian starts fumbling at his money pouch on his side, while continuing to talk "Rewards, yes. I have no problem paying you for your services. I also have no issue with letting you keep whatever you find in this crypt, with one exception. Any sort of historical information or text I would like to see, as the original plan was to investigate the origins of this crypt."

Looking at Lem with a small smile Dellrian says "I am not sure what kind of herbs you would be able to use for a broth, but please let me know. I am most interested if that is the case."

 

[kinem]

"Ah, impressive" Menik admits to Maui.

[sblock=jbear]I knew Maui could do it ... Menik did not [/sblock]

 

[soulnova]

Galandra's face shows concern about the thunder storm. "If it's growing unchecked, yes... it might pose a threat to the city in the future. The area around the crypt... is it a forest? I'm used to hunt on the forest so I might be able to find us a way into the crypt. Although I'm sure Maui will be of great help too"


[sblock] Galandra can also have Resist Energy, but I guess that if Maui takes care of the resistance, then she can save those two spells for Entangle and crowd control. BTW guys, some of you already know, but just so everyone is aware, I usually wont have internet access on weekends... [/sblock]

 

[Deuce Traveler]

"Well, we have our directions. If we have time to equip ourselves, I need to go shopping first. I have some gold burning my pocket and need to go spend." Lem says.

 

[jbear]

Maui frowns at the new information, struggling to make sense of what was said. "Te Thunder Fire... was darting around te battle field...? Thunder Fire strike. Thunder Fire is not ... darting."

 

[jackslate45]

Dellrian nods at Galanda's question "The crypt itself is in a clearing unfortunately, but the clearing itself is surrounded by trees. Now then..."

Finally removing his money bag from his pouch, Dellrian opens it up. Inside appear to be a great amount of gold coins, mostly dirty, but still worth some value. "That is 1800 in gold coins, which would be 300 gold for each of you. This is all I could scrape up in the couple of hours I was at the guild, but once you return I will able to give you a more sizable reward. Consider this your down payment, if you are still interested?" He looks up hopefully at the party.

 

[kinem]

Menik replies "That is acceptable. When should we head out?"

 

[Satin Knights]

Marla comes through the door and brings Tasanto his meal. "Thank you." as he gives her a couple coins. After she leaves, "Well, as soon as I finish this, I should be ready to go. The pay sounds good."

Eating the roast chicken and potatoes rather hurriedly, Tasanto makes sure to toss a boneless piece of chicken to each of the kitties that are sniffing around. "I hope they won't mind when my big cat comes to play."

 

[jbear]

"Not if you feed Taniwha te chicken" Maui smiles. Than he does a double take. "Big cat? You have te big cat?" Maui looks about to ask another question, Vincenzo has the distinct feeling it is probably something to do with the diet of this 'big cat', but he visibly bites his lip, waiting for the moment of departure.