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

[Bront]

"Grab what you like. I can't carry too much," Jen admits as they head out to look around some more.

 

[Phoenix]

Pulling his club free, Azot moved slowly into the lengthening shadows hoping their madness would shield him for a little longer.

'I will follow them to their lair if I can and destroy them before they can infect others with their madness. Guide my arms though Sebek if they wish to challenge your strength early.'

[sblock=OOC]Hide check please... Before I get eaten by the wild cannibal dwarves for my unwanted tardiness.[/sblock]

[sblock]Azot Hide check (DC 17) + hidden
Killi-kelli-hek Spot check (DC hidden) +17
Azot Listen check (DC 15) +23 - Success[/sblock]

The savage dwarves peer into the darkness around Azot, he could feel their eyes probing and it seemed that one of them was sniffing the air as well. With a bark that was far from dwarven, one of them seemed to command another to act.

Three of them held down the rocking chest as the fourth moved over to open the gate of a storm water drain. Within moments the four were dragging the chest into the sewers, but over the noise of the dragging Azot could hear something else coming from the chest.

Was it a scream? A cry?

 

[Phoenix]

Jazick too keeps an eye on the skeleton as he looks at the books. "This might hold a clue for me," he says holding up the book Physical Manifestations and the Consequences on Reality Flipping quick through the book he looks for the halfling's whistle. "Do you see anything on eating raw bloody meat or those jackals?"

[sblock]Jazick Gather Information check (DC 10) +10 - Success[/sblock]

Jazick lazily flips though the book looking for any colour plates that match the whistle that he'd seen.

[sblock=Physical Manifestations and the Consequences on Reality]The Elsapher Shriek
Senator Kalishan was one of the most important diplomatic dignataries of the Kreesh Democracy, dealing with the numerous warlords, chieftans, kings and leaders of the sprawling Metropolic Citadels that were spawned from the Sapphire Wars.
Three years after the forming of the Usan Alliance, Senator Kalishan was slain by an assassin's death magic, preventing the Democratic Priests from restoring him to life. For a fee of eight hundred thousand silver double-nobles the Canoness Feelas construced a whistle capable of generating a pitch that could stir the dead. The whistle was used to bring forth the spirit of Senator Kalishan to negotiate further deals with other nobles. The fall of the Kreesh Rule is attributed to the theft of this item by elven thieves.[/sblock]

 

[Phoenix]

"Well, do we know where this wizards tower is? How far away is it? I think some intelligence is required here. And since there doesn't seem to be anyone around whom we can ask regarding it's whereabouts, or defenses, I propose we do some reconnaisance. Perhaps two and two as before, but within sight of each other?" offers Alexi.

"I haven't been in the Outskirts before though so thouse who have can offer up specific hazards to watch for."

Dragon stares into the ruins and speaks. "The tower is not far from the docks, the people would not dare to attempt living in this place without being able to drop everything and run. My concern is that if we give them the chance to wound us badly, we may not be able to escape."

"I agree, I have fought wizards before, as well as all manner of unearthly beasts. I say we ride in and hit them hard and fast, burn everything in sight, then ride like the devils back to these docks." Whale drank deeply from what was left of his Burgi as he spoke.

The Boar urged his mount closer to Alexi. "If you wish to scout ahead, I agree. We can go ahead under the stealth of magic, the other two can follow behind if it is safe. I warn you though, there are beasts of magic and evil out here that can smell the life in our bodies."

"I have the magic of my learnings, Dragon has his god on his side, as may you if you are a Paladin. I worry more for Whale. I would like to ask you to make this decision, if only to see if your god will protect us all."

 

[Phoenix]

"Draconis, you're a puffed up sewer-bred little lizard...," mutters Ymris as she walks around Adzan Square. Her internal ranting continues for quite some time until she stops and looks down at Thom. "Any ideas? Speak up if you have one." However, she continues to stare at the cat for a long moment before she exhales with a snort and begins walking. Keeping alert to the people around her and especially to any guards Ymris begins scouting out the perimeter of Zimmerman's School for Girls.

Thom bolted down the wide streets ahead of Ymis, tail high in the air and acting like a kitten half his size. Ymris muttered as the walked the seemingly impenetrable perimeter of the campus, for even the areas that looked climbable had dangerous spikes atop that would force her to slow at the top. Ymris knew she wasn't the strongest climber, but she noticed at several points trees in the streets hung thick branches near the walls, just not close enough for normal people to utilize effectively.

 

[Phoenix]

"Grab what you like. I can't carry too much," Jen admits as they head out to look around some more.

Another hour passed, allowing Jen and JAzick to explore a little further. Though many of the rooms seemed important, they held little information to do with what they were seeking. On the eighth floor, in a balcony study, Jen stared at an indocterination booklet for would-be priests. It detailed several places of note nearby, as well as directions how to get there.

Farming Detail and Economic Theatres
General Library (for the faithful public)
The Museum of Souls
Church Asset Treasury
The Halls of Doctrine

 

[Bront]

"The Asset Treasury. The Septre might be in there." Jen says.

 

[Scotley]

Jazick

"Excellent work, this should save us a lot of aimless wandering. A treasury sounds like a good place to visit to me. Is the room with the books we were in earlier one of those places listed?"

 

[GlassEye]

Thom bolted down the wide streets ahead of Ymis, tail high in the air and acting like a kitten half his size. Ymris muttered as the walked the seemingly impenetrable perimeter of the campus, for even the areas that looked climbable had dangerous spikes atop that would force her to slow at the top. Ymris knew she wasn't the strongest climber, but she noticed at several points trees in the streets hung thick branches near the walls, just not close enough for normal people to utilize effectively.

As Thom bolts Ymris smiles and takes off after him. "My thoughts exactly..."

Ymris will study each point where the branches hang near the compound in an attempt to determine which spot would allow her the greatest success at moving along the branch at speed and leaping over the spiked top of the wall. Then she'll continue her study of the perimeter, avoiding coming near the front gate. Returning to the location she deems most suitable she'll settle down and wait until it is nearly dark.

Before it gets too dark for Ymris to see, she'll shinny up the tree as best she is able to get a look around the interior of the compound in general and her landing spot in particular. If what she can see of the potential landing spot is too rough she'll move to her secondary location.

When it is full dark Ymris will look at Thom. "I'm afraid you'll have to wait out here unless you can find your own way in, old man." Then she'll cast Prestidigitation, darken her cloak to black, secure her staff across her back, and begin her ascent of the tree. At the branch she'll rest a moment against the trunk, survey the compound again for lights and movement, and then begin her crossing by moving down the branch as quickly as possible and leaping across the wall.

[sblock=Skills]Listen +10; Spot +10; Balance +9; Jump +14; Tumble +11[/sblock]

 

[Bront]

"Excellent work, this should save us a lot of aimless wandering. A treasury sounds like a good place to visit to me. Is the room with the books we were in earlier one of those places listed?"

"Didn't seem like a general public library to me."