[OOC] Academy of Drell, Part II

[Argent Silvermage]

Emair continues, still calmly.

"As to its purpose, I suppose I could offer this explanation if it will placate you: Xargon scribed a powerful spell upon the book. Think of it as a scroll, of a very advanced order. The spell itself is one of the things that helps render Xargon 'immortal.' I wish to retrieve the book on behalf of Xargon and return it to him so he may continue defending the empire against the giants. This tower you've opened for a second time is his property. For lack of a better term, think of Glukma and myself as his proxy in this matter."

Can I get a Bardic Knowledge roll on this? 13+6=19

 

[Tokiwong]

thanks.. that allows me to insult them with more gusto

 

[Zhure]

Emair continues, still calmly.

"As to its purpose, I suppose I could offer this explanation if it will placate you: Xargon scribed a powerful spell upon the book. Think of it as a scroll, of a very advanced order. The spell itself is one of the things that helps render Xargon 'immortal.' I wish to retrieve the book on behalf of Xargon and return it to him so he may continue defending the empire against the giants. This tower you've opened for a second time is his property. For lack of a better term, think of Glukma and myself as his proxy in this matter."

Can I get a Bardic Knowledge roll on this? 13+6=19

Xargon is a near-mythical figure (think "Odysseus") which probably had some basis in history. Legends abound regarding his heroic efforts at the founding of the Empire and was purported to be a friend or at least an acquaintance of Kazak the Conqueror.

Most stories regarding Xargon indicate his forays were primarily against the giants of Jotunland and he helped establish a northern border hedging the giants out of the Empire. His signature weapon was a flaming spear, endowed with different enchantments, depending on whose telling the tale.

Primarily in the south, in the modern Empire, Xargon has taken on something of a boogeyman role, used in morality stories and fairy tales to frighten children. "Stay quiet or Xargon will find you tonight."

 

[Zhure]

"A very long story best told inside infront of a big fire with something hot to eat. Now I know why the giants are so big. Gotta be that big to hold heat in up there..."

Heh. Accurate observation. Wait'll you meet the savage halflings and gnomes of the deserts.

Even though the world of the Empire is flat, it still has a conservation of energy principle.

 

[Jeremy]

Heh heh

 

[Zhure]

Good grief, the week I've had. It's all work and injury related, but hopefully things will slow down some and I can spend more time on my online games.

Greg

 

[evileeyore]

Hey do you guys have room for an old face to 'come back into the fold'?

I have recently returned from epic adventures in homelessness* and would like to rejoin you all (or for you 'new' guys meet ya for the first time).

I've been trying to read the old threads to see where you've all been, but that way lies to madness. And way too much time.


TTFN

EvilE

*I now have a home, a computer, and an online Weeeee!

 

[GnomeWorks]

Well, I for one wouldn't have a problem with it.

 

[Argent Silvermage]

I'm cool with it. glad to hear your Home situation is cleared up.

 

[Zhure]

Been there and homelessness really blows. Welcome back. Try to work yourself in. I'll find a recent summary and link it here later.
Greg