Metropolis - The Weight of the World (and Found Wanting)

[Phoenix]

Calling down to the man who was repairing a section of worn netting, Azot's deep scratchy voice only partially hid the contempt he held for the lecherous and gluttonous curs he had passed on his way to get here.

"I would have you take me to the other side. I offer coin and the blessings of Sebek should you choose to do so."

[sblock=OOC]I am trying to determine how someone who is not used to asking nicely for anything fits into a "polite" society. So if my statements seem blunt and short, it is just me trying to keep him in char.[/sblock]

The man looked at Azot and grunted, "Three bits to cross over." The other side of the canal looked bery much like any other place in the city to Azot, and once he got there it seemed like there was no clear way to go. It was so much easier underneath the city, everything didn't look the same, it wasn't like a gigantic maze created for the sole purpose of turning him around every few minutes.

 

[Phoenix]

The young man looks startled apparently having been unaware of the woman nearby. He eyes the woman suspeciously, but speaks in a friendly manner. "I'm sorry, I didn't see you there. Yes, I am given to understand that this is the Spyre of Zsath. I was trying to get in myself. Perhaps working together we can get past these bones. My name is Jazick." He gives a little bow.

OOC: [sblock]How thick is the wall? Could Jazick jump it? Could he use his glaive to pull enough bones away to make a narrow opening to squeeze through?[/sblock]

[sblock=Both You Crazy Critters]The wall is shoulder height to Jazick (as mentioned above), squeezing through would involve the many sharp dangerous bits cutting Jazick (as mentioned above), and the wall is strangely uniform in thickness, 15ft deep at all points.[/sblock]

 

[Phoenix]

Alexi fought his way over to The Boar and The Whale.

"Alright Boyos. Whose shield comes to life next?" he asked with a grin. "More importantly what do we do about that damn thing? I'va bow that may be of use. But we need to reach the other side, if this tub sinks were in more trouble than not reaching the other side." shouted Alexi over the crash of the waves and howling of the wind.

"And where is Dragon anyway?"

Whale shrugged while the Boar stared intently out into the fog, speaking clearly. "Our Dragon is currently sleeping, in his assigned chamber. As for what a real Dragon is, I suspect that we are about to find out."

A loud hum came from somewhere in the fog, like a swarm of bees, but much larger. A small creature landed upon the railing before the knights, staring up at them. It was as small as a robin, but reptillian with four wings and arms that ended in three sharp talons. The creature looked up at Alexi and snarled before reguritating a tiny ball of flame that shot past his ear.

There was a meaty thud as a heavy bucket collided with the creature, breaking its tiny bones. Whale smiled a little and dropped his makeshift weapon, "Call me a dragonslayer boys..."

"DRAGON!"

The call came out again, then a second and a third time across the ship. The buzz grew louder and a soilor pointed out into the fog. "Here they come!" A huge cloud of dragons buzzed towards the barge, easily a hundred of the creatures swarmed towards them spitting tiny balls of flame and crying for blood.

 

[GlassEye]

The salesperson returned and gestured to Ymris, "Senor Draconis will see you if it pleases. He requests that you take the time you rest in his guest quarters at the rear, there is bathing water and food awaiting you there."

Clasping the elven woman's hands warmly, Ymris says, "Thank you. If you should have need, and I can aid you, you have but to ask. I am Ymris." Turning, Ymris goes where the jeweler directs.

Once in Senor Draconis' guest quarters Ymris briefly looks around in an attempt to get a sense of the man. Seeing much but learning little she shrugs and sighs and undresses to take advantage of the bathing water before it cools. After bathing she'll wash her clothes in the water and, lacking other resources, cast Prestidigitation using the magic to cause her clothes to quickly shed the excess water and dry. Dressed again in her travel clothes she'll pull her hair back in a simple braid. Afterwards, she'll eat and probe that place within her she has learned is her connection to Ragged Thom to see how he fares (unless he's been darting about Ymris' feet this whole time). And she'll wait until she is summoned by Senor Draconis.

 

[Fenris]

There was a meaty thud as a heavy bucket collided with the creature, breaking its tiny bones. Whale smiled a little and dropped his makeshift weapon, "Call me a dragonslayer boys..."

"DRAGON!"

The call came out again, then a second and a third time across the ship. The buzz grew louder and a soilor pointed out into the fog. "Here they come!" A huge cloud of dragons buzzed towards the barge, easily a hundred of the creatures swarmed towards them spitting tiny balls of flame and crying for blood.

"Well they're as annoying as our Dragon" quiped Alexi as he swung his shield up and drew his sword.

"We oughtn't let him sleep through all the fun" roared Alexi over the deafening drone of the wings as the swarm decends on the ship. Then using shield and sword he wades in to help defend the ship. Using his shield to catch thier firey blasts, swinging his sword to catch a few here and there. Helping toss a bucket of water where fire catches.

 

[Bront]

The young man looks startled apparently having been unaware of the woman nearby. He eyes the woman suspeciously, but speaks in a friendly manner. "I'm sorry, I didn't see you there. Yes, I am given to understand that this is the Spyre of Zsath. I was trying to get in myself. Perhaps working together we can get past these bones. My name is Jazick." He gives a little bow.

OOC: [sblock]How thick is the wall? Could Jazick jump it? Could he use his glaive to pull enough bones away to make a narrow opening to squeeze through?[/sblock]

"Oh, thank you sir! You are most kind," says the woman, who smiles happily as she draws near, the scent of flowers wafts from her gently, a stark contrast to the other smells of the city. "Please, call me Jen. May I ask what brings you here?"

She looks Jazick over carefully once she is close, particularly his waist, before she finaly relaxes just a bit, and lets her smile broaden, before she turns to the wall of bones. She recoils a bit, examining it up close. "W..who would do such a thing? Is there a safe way past? Or perhaps something we could build a ramp over with?"

[sblock=Pheonix]Once she relaxes, she removes her hand from her dagger, feeling she's not in danger at the moment, though she is aware that he is wary of her.[/sblock]

 

[Phoenix]

Clasping the elven woman's hands warmly, Ymris says, "Thank you. If you should have need, and I can aid you, you have but to ask. I am Ymris." Turning, Ymris goes where the jeweler directs.

Once in Senor Draconis' guest quarters Ymris briefly looks around in an attempt to get a sense of the man. Seeing much but learning little she shrugs and sighs and undresses to take advantage of the bathing water before it cools. After bathing she'll wash her clothes in the water and, lacking other resources, cast Prestidigitation using the magic to cause her clothes to quickly shed the excess water and dry. Dressed again in her travel clothes she'll pull her hair back in a simple braid. Afterwards, she'll eat and probe that place within her she has learned is her connection to Ragged Thom to see how he fares (unless he's been darting about Ymris' feet this whole time). And she'll wait until she is summoned by Senor Draconis.

Hours passed, allowing Ymris to relax away from the real world. For a moment she drifted into the mindset of her previous life, away from the harsh realities of the streets of the city. The room was comfortable and had a fire burning for her as well as sweet fruits and wine, Senor Draconis must entertain visitors often.

Ymris had almost drifted off to sleep when a polite knock on the door brought her out of her dozing. She turned around to see Senor Draconis awaiting her, smiling politely as she straightened herself.

He stood a little over three feet tall and was built like a gnome, she had seen a few over the years, but was very much different. His face was reptillian and his fingers ended in trimmed claws, his skin a green-grey and scaly like a lizard's. He wore an expensive smoking robe and comfortable slippers, several delicate pieces of jewelry adorning his garb showed that he was as wealthy as he was well dressed.

"Good evening Miss..." His voice was heavily accented but well articulated.

 

[Phoenix]

"Well they're as annoying as our Dragon" quiped Alexi as he swung his shield up and drew his sword.

"We oughtn't let him sleep through all the fun" roared Alexi over the deafening drone of the wings as the swarm decends on the ship. Then using shield and sword he wades in to help defend the ship. Using his shield to catch thier firey blasts, swinging his sword to catch a few here and there. Helping toss a bucket of water where fire catches.

[sblock=Combat: Round One]Alexi attack roll (Dragon AC19) +20 - Hit
Alexi damage roll - 12pts (1/13hp)
Dragons attack rolls (Alexi AC 22) +28/+25/+13 - Hit/Hit/Miss
Alexi Reflex Saves (DC 11) +8/+7 - Miss/Miss
Dragons damage rolls - 1pts/2pts (32/35hp)[/sblock]

The dragons swarmed the barge, causing the sailors to scatter and desperately beat at the creatures and the flames that they caused to spring up on the deck. It seemed like hundreds of the creatures swarmed the entire vessel, making it hard for Alexi to pick out targets to take down. His blade struck something in the air, there was blood, but where the creature was he could not tell. Flames licked at his armour, his steel heating up and burning his skin beneath.

The other two knights began swinging at the creatures, but this foe was no mighty creature, but many tiny adversaries. Whale beat on the door and called for Dragon, his hammer crashing against the tough little draconic creatures as he tried to call the knight out.

 

[GlassEye]

"Good evening Miss..." His voice was heavily accented but well articulated.

"Ymris. Of Three Stone Green." She bows to the lizard-like Senor Draconis. "Thank you for your hospitality and for taking the time to see me. I'll take up as little of your time as possible." She gazes frankly at Draconis. "I seek work."

 

[Tonks]

The man looked at Azot and grunted, "Three bits to cross over." The other side of the canal looked bery much like any other place in the city to Azot, and once he got there it seemed like there was no clear way to go. It was so much easier underneath the city, everything didn't look the same, it wasn't like a gigantic maze created for the sole purpose of turning him around every few minutes.

Reaching into the rapidly shrinking coin purse, Azot fished the bits out and handed them to the fisherman. The ride had been blessed by Sebek to be sure and he knelt upon the ground to pray.

"You have guided me this far Sebek, now guide me once more. Allow your vengence to guide my steps towards those who would destroy us all."

As the fisherman's craft pulled away, Azot squinted up into the hazy sky to see where the sun rested.

'Five hours, maybe six until it is dark.'

Looking at the buildings around him, Azot searched for the first one with an open door.

'I will get a better view if I can see the area around me.'

[sblock=OOC]I know technically I could shift into Avian form and fly, but for the moment that would be so far out of Azot's char that I couldn't justify it. In time maybe, but for now forgive me sticking to the feel of him instead of trying to meta my way to the plot..[/sblock]