[Planescape] Squaring the Circle Redux - IC

[Thanee]

Zoe Windwalker

Giggling silently under her breath, Zoe turns to Flaust and says: “Please, hand the map over to our friend Badurth, so we can complete this conversation.” Turning to the dark elf, she adds. “Yes, we have a map.”

 

[Ashy]

The kobold stops his groveling and cocks his head, an expression of confusion stealing over his face. "Uhm.... yous want me to do... good deeds? *yip* Likes not secretly pee in Ironsnout's stew after he beats me up? Or not bob jink from the bubbers lying' in the gutter? *yip* Stuffs like that? I'm susposed ta learn from 'em instead?" He makes a disgusted face and looks very dubious but then his expression brightens momentarily. "I learn lots, already! Yes! *yip* Like ta stay upwind from Rotgut when he farts and nots to drink the Head Banger ale at the Drunken Sow! *yip* And ter stay quiet and hidden when the big ones git mad.... yes?" he looks up pleadingly at you from the ground, eager to please.

Burrow chuckles at the words and actions of the kobold, patting Claw upon the head lovingly. "Well now, lad - sort of yes and sort of no. Would ye care ta come along wit' me fer a while and learn by watchin'? Might be the watchin' and learnin' be easier than th' talkin' and learnin', eh?" The melphling smiles at the kobold...

 

[deadestdai]

Giggling silently under her breath, Zoe turns to Flaust and says: “Please, hand the map over to our friend Badurth, so we can complete this conversation.” Turning to the dark elf, she adds. “Yes, we have a map.”

It takes a moment for Zoe's words to sink in before Flaust (Still trying her best to behave.) rummages around in her bag for the map, producing it for Badurth's perusal.

 

[Sephiroth no Miko]

Badurth seems to pay Flaust no more mind and accepts the map without a word. Unscrolling it, he smooths it out in front of him and taps an area on the far side of Dohin with a bony digit. "Here," he rasps creakily. "You'll be able to recognize the compound by its outer walls-- what's left of them." He shrugs. "It's not in a good area of town, but then, there is no good part of Torch." He looks around blandly at the party and raises an inquiring eyebrow. "That will be sufficient, I trust?"

 

[Sephiroth no Miko]

Burrow chuckles at the words and actions of the kobold, patting Claw upon the head lovingly. "Well now, lad - sort of yes and sort of no. Would ye care ta come along wit' me fer a while and learn by watchin'? Might be the watchin' and learnin' be easier than th' talkin' and learnin', eh?" The melphling smiles at the kobold...

The kobold looks nervously at Burrow. "Uhm.... yous smile awful lots... yous not really planning to secretly eat me or sumthin' later, right? *yip* I iz tough and stringy, not tasty at all, no, no!"

 

[deadestdai]

Uncle Badurth? Does anyone lives there or anyfin'? Cos, if they does, we could bring some cakes or somethin' else so they might let us in and offer us tea! Flaust exclaims with a squeel, hands clapping in excitement.

 

[Ashy]

The kobold looks nervously at Burrow. "Uhm.... yous smile awful lots... yous not really planning to secretly eat me or sumthin' later, right? *yip* I iz tough and stringy, not tasty at all, no, no!"

"No, no lad, not a'tall." Burrow beings to walk away, glancing at his map and then heading for the Festhall. "Come along if ya like, if not, may Knowledge an' fortune smile 'pon ya."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Uncle Badurth? Does anyone lives there or anyfin'? Cos, if they does, we could bring some cakes or somethin' else so they might let us in and offer us tea! Flaust exclaims with a squeel, hands clapping in excitement.

"Aaaand we're going to take our leave now. Thank you very much Badurth for your assistance," Blade says with a slightly strained smile, talking as she drags Flaust out by her collar.

 

[Thanee]

Zoe Windwalker

Zoe can barely hold her breath and not burst into laughter at the sight, then quickly follows Blade outside. “Just don't listen to her... farewell!”

Outside she turns to the others: “Good, now we have some directions, so let's see if we can find out more about this wretched disease! And let's hurry before the black-skinned elf is finally losing his temper.”

 

[Sephiroth no Miko]

"No, no lad, not a'tall." Burrow beings to walk away, glancing at his map and then heading for the Festhall. "Come along if ya like, if not, may Knowledge an' fortune smile 'pon ya."

You start making your way to the festhall, and when you look back, the kobold is no longer in sight, having scampered off somewhere. [Burrow rolled Spot 17+10=27] However, a studied glance around shows his small form trailing you cautiously some distance behind, sticking close to the shadows, curiosity and distrust warring on his narrow reptilian face.

You find the Festhall of Falling Coins easily enough, it being a massive two-story basalt structure sitting impressively amongst the ramshackle splendor (such as it is) of Upper Maygel. The gritty fumes from the nearby active volcanic spire coats everything in a fine layer of soot and ash, coloring the world red, black, and gray. In contrast, the light and sounds spilling from festhall doors seems almost golden, beckoning travelers to investigate.

Pushing the double doors open, you enter to find a vast, arching hall lit with hanging brazier and roaring fireplaces that keep the chill at bay. Placed centrally in front of the doors, where it will be sure to catch the most attention, is a large fountain that throws up a dazzling display of coins instead of water, lending the place its namesake. It is unguarded but oddly enough, no one tries to take a single jinx.

As you scan the crowds for someone who might point you in the direction of this 'Badurth' Rithonis mentioned, you notice a very familiar group of people headed in your direction....