Of Jungle Deeps and Ocean Depths

[Erekose13]

*Undinar greets Invelion as he returns from his trip. "It looks like we are the only two who will help the spirit. Thank you for joining me once again. I have contacted Obar to find us some new recruits. I have no doubt that he will find us perfect candidates again."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"I'm not interested in making powerful enemies. Any more than I have to anyway. But a princess and a lord sounds like an even trade. Sure. I'll do it."

"Excellent. Come on out here, I need to talk to Jalaro..." he begins as he gestures for Julian to preceed him out of the office.

*At the same time, Jalaro lifts up her head and sees Gudenny and Nick. She smiles and pat the ankly, putting the big beast back into its "pasture." She comes out, a broad smile on her lipless face. She has the apperance of being very snake-like, with scaled skin, slits for a nose, yellow, slit-pupiled eyes, and a lipless mouth.*

"Welcome Gudenny! I am pleased to see you again, and Obar will too. You came for the job?" she says, directing her last comment at Nick. "Good, good, very good. Yes, Obar is taking visitors, and potential employees too. Come in, he was talking to someone in his office, but it won't take too long..." she says cheerfully as she herds both into the crowded store. It's crammed full of everything one would need for a jungle expedition, netting, ropes, machetes, tents, the works. Coming out of his a door behind the counter is a large Chultan man wearing red and orange robes. Just in front of him is an orange-haired half-elf with slightly scaled skin.

"Obar, you have visitors," Jalaro says politely. The large man turns and catches sight of Gudenny and smiles. "Good to see you Gudenny. And Master Gnome, may I have the pleasure of your name? I am Obar, owner of the Emporium."

 

[Candide]

As Hrothgar woke from his dreams of battle, women and mead, he stretched. His large arms outsretched and mouth in a wide open yawn. It was as if a bear just woke up. I looked outside to see sunshine, and laughed deep to himself. Another day to live and battle! He thinks with an innocent smile. Hrothgar gets dressed and left the ship, looking to find Nick the Gnome, his pint-sized pal.

 

[TroyXavier]

"Nicodemus Tiberius Annakin Spellweaver Tinker Annarat, but you may call me Nick." *the gnome extends his hand* "I'm curious to make many new discoveries, so this offer has great interest to me."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

As Hrothgar woke from his dreams of battle, women and mead, he stretched. His large arms outsretched and mouth in a wide open yawn. It was as if a bear just woke up. I looked outside to see sunshine, and laughed deep to himself. Another day to live and battle! He thinks with an innocent smile. Hrothgar gets dressed and left the ship, looking to find Nick the Gnome, his pint-sized pal.

*Hrothgar, you learn from the captain that Nick has headed off into the Merchant's quarter. Going in that direction, you notice the impressive amount of greenery in the city. It seems as if the jungle is taking over the city in places. Colorful birds fly through the sky, small monkeys and lemers leap through the trees, and tiny, jewel-colored frogs hop from leaf to leaf. The scent of flowers and spices floats on the air, and the sun beats down on the square below. The sound of singing, gongs, and bells fills the air, along with birdsong and the musical twitter of the Chultan tongue. Red-kilted guards with spears patrol the streets, taking care of disputes and answering questions of forgieners. A few moments' work determines that Nick has gone to a place called Obar's Emporium. You spot him going inside with a pair of women, and catch him indoors introducing himself to an orange and red-robed man.*

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"Nicodemus Tiberius Annakin Spellweaver Tinker Annarat, but you may call me Nick." *the gnome extends his hand* "I'm curious to make many new discoveries, so this offer has great interest to me."

"Excellent. I was telling Julian here about a job I have in the offing. It is a rescue mission under the waves, to rescue a princess from a lord. Your employer will actually have the specifics, I am merely finding reliable persons to recommend to him," Obar says jovially.

 

[Wilphe]

"And may the blessings of Ubtao be upon you and your house Obar" Gudenny returns the greeting rather formally before getting down to business, "Rescueing a Princess? Sure to be a tale worth repeating and reporting. Anybody I know?"

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"I doubt you know her, this mission is unusual. Nick, Julian, Gudenny, will you lay out your skills for each other. I know Gudenny and Julian, but I'm certain Nick would like to know who he would be working with, and I would like to know a little bit more about you, Nick," Obar says, gesturing to some carved wood and rattan chairs on one side of the Emporium.

 

[Manzanita]

Julian Hemock

Julian looks around as he speaks, meeting everyone's eyes and trying to guage their reactions. "Call me Julian. I am half sea-elf, which allows me to function equally well on land or underwater. I have been trained as a spy and have some experience at it. I haven't worked with groups much, but I'm looking forward to seeing just who Obar has gathered here."

 

[TroyXavier]

"I doubt you know her, this mission is unusual. Nick, Julian, Gudenny, will you lay out your skills for each other. I know Gudenny and Julian, but I'm certain Nick would like to know who he would be working with, and I would like to know a little bit more about you, Nick," Obar says, gesturing to some carved wood and rattan chairs on one side of the Emporium.

"As you wish. What would you like to know?" Nick shifts a bit. "I'm a tinkerer and inventor and I have a few talents and am looking to find some new designs."

 

[Candide]

Hrothgar will look for the merchant's quarters to find his gnomish friend, while being bewildered by the strange surroundings. After finally finding the gnome he bursts out in joy Nichodemus! At last I have found you yes? No more searching around big city to find small friend. Hrothgar is happy, no? So, what you doing?" Hrothgar wouldn't think that he was interrupting any conversation.