Paths of Legend - Tragedy at Silvergard

[shadowmask]

Corath becomes visibly interested upon mention of the Silver Shadow and the Shadow Knight. She waits until Alaric has given his answer. "As I said, I go where Alaric the Wizard goes." I may now get the chance to learn more of my past. The Silver Shadow and the Shadow Knight are linked to the Voice. I must learn more.

Looking at the centaur in bemusement, Corath says, "Would you not be your own mount? I do not believe that anything could carry you comfortably."

 

[Yttermayn]

Looking at the centaur in bemusement, Corath says, "Would you not be your own mount? I do not believe that anything could carry you comfortably."

"Bwaaaahahahahahaha!" Aohdan laughed. "You two-leggers are so stiff! It's a joke, Corath!" Aohdan guffawed a few moments before noticing no one else seemed to get it, so he stiffled further laughter and wiped a tear from the corner of his smiling eyes. "Auughhhh..." he sighed, exaspirated.

 

[Helfdan]

Valen smiled at the exchange between the striking young woman and the centaur, then shook his head. I actually heard a joke from a CENTAUR... truly an incredible day, this one... His blue eyes looked sideways at Estelle, and then he spoke, hiding his smile behind the ale jack. "Actually, given their relative sizes, mayhap master Aohdan could BE lady Estelle's mount... she looks quite slight... perhaps save the guild a few coins that way."

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Flashback: On the way to the dance hall, Muzdum caught sight of another dwarf. Realizing that it was the only other dwarf he had seen since entering the city, he informed the group that he would catch up with them later as the search for his missing brother took precedence for him.

At the dance hall...

Iphithis stands gracefully, "Well then, welcome to the Guild. You will all get your guild rings upon completing the mission, but, under Alaric's escort, you can enter the guild compound and make use of the merchants there, before you set out. As for Valen's questions, a map can be procured from the Explorer's League. Or, a guide can be provided. A halfling guild member by the name of Tarkesi Tal was employed in Silvergard under Lord Velestri. The only two ways that I know of for getting there are the path carved into the side of plateau by Lord Velestri, or climbing the bloody thing straight up. Tarkesi will know more about all of that. As for survivors, during the initial orc attack, The Shadow Knight and The Silver Shadow managed to rescue a few people from the Lord's Fortress, but were forced to retreat due to overwhelming numbers. Tarkesi was one of those who made it out. Beyond that, no, there has been no other word. Any other questions? Would you like to head to the guild compound now, or do you want to arrange to meet again tomorrow some time?"

 

[Helfdan]

"I would favor going to the Guild Hall now. Mayhap Tarkesi is there."

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle looks at Iphithis with a mixture of joy and curiosity, "You want us to wait for tomorrow? Or you'd expect us to?" She exhales in an over-exaggerated scoff, "Yeah right! I wanna go now, see what it's like on the inside, see what those comfy bunks look like!" She grins excitedly and clutches her hands together tightly, holding them in front of her chest.

 

[Arkhandus]

"...It would be wise to speak with Tarkesi before we leave. I agree with the others, let's head for the Guild's compound first. I'll want to see if Tarkesi's around to answer any questions we have about Silvergard and the paths to get there." Alaric chimes in.

 

[Amaury]

"Tarkesi?? Oh, I know him! I mean.. I've met him at the gates.. He's related to the halflings
who were in the queue with me.. it was a bit odd.. they were waiting for him and he would not
turn up... I had to send Highflyer my hawk to find him.. " Johen says.

He then adds: "Let's go to the Guild now.. We need to meet Tarkesi beforehand..
His experience of the place and the war will be priceless.. We'll check what he has to say about
the routes so we can purchase proper equipment.. Which brings me to the topic of payment:
we'll need some advance to cover our costs.." That last sentence was said without a hint
of hesitation. For Johen it was obvious that they would be granted equipment or money to cover for it.

He gets up, ready to get to the Guild.

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Iphithis chuckles when Johen's mentions an advance, "I've been trying to convince the Guild to demand advances from sponsors and employers for twenty years. It still hasn't happened. Azgundi society is based around end results. If you can demonstrate an accomplishment, then you are rewarded, not before. Unfortunately, that extends to the Guild as well. The House of Lords has come to rely on the Guild to get dangerous tasks done. Any "advance" would be seen as a loan and those are severely looked down on here. A debt indicates that you are placing yourself in a position of inferiority to the person you owe the debt to. That particular game is one I have no desire to play, nor does the Guild at large. Leave that to the Lords and their power mongering."

 

[Yttermayn]

Valen smiled at the exchange between the striking young woman and the centaur, then shook his head. I actually heard a joke from a CENTAUR... truly an incredible day, this one... His blue eyes looked sideways at Estelle, and then he spoke, hiding his smile behind the ale jack. "Actually, given their relative sizes, mayhap master Aohdan could BE lady Estelle's mount... she looks quite slight... perhaps save the guild a few coins that way."

Aohdan's nostrils flared with a sharp intake of breath at Valen's words. "I AM NOT..." he began indignantly, then visibly calmed himself. "Master Valen, I realize you are not familiar with my people, and meant nothing by it, but we are not to be ridden or hitched to a plow like dray animals. It is a highly offensive idea to us. We as thinking beings should have no more a desire to ride on the back of a centaur than to ride on the back of a halfling, despite size or capability." He paused a few moments, then addressed Iphithis "Yes, good sir, lets head to the guild. It seems I'll be needing the services of a smith after all in Muzdum's absense."