Ptolus: The Legend of Longcoat

[Erekose13]

"I'm afraid I know little about the Stonelost dwarves or their history in these parts. The tales of my youth are of the glories of the Grailwarden from back home. The Water Queen does not sound like a reference to any of the gods worshipped here though, not even on the Street of a Million Gods. Why though do you think it has something to do with an elevating mechanism?" replies Maugra.

 

[Trollbabe]

Garnet sits quiet listening to the other two. Religion is not a field of study that he is familiar with. He too is curious how the elevating mechanism works into things.

 

[Voadam]

Garn enters the Shark, dark circles under his bloodshot glaring eyes. "I need a drink." he mutters and heads to the bar before joining his companions.

 

[Erekose13]

"Morning Garn, you look aweful. Let me see if Tuen can get you in proper working order again." says Maugra casting cure light wounds.

 

[Cthulhudrew]

"Why though do you think it has something to do with an elevating mechanism?" replies Maugra.

Vanden pauses a moment to wave cordially at Garn as the half-orc enters, then turns to answer Maugra's question.

"It's just a working theory, with, admittedly little evidence to back it, but according to the runes here," he points at the translation as he speaks, "They read 'To enter or exit the realm of the water queen, speak 'descend' or 'ascend' in the tongue of the builders.'

"It is the reference to 'ascend' and 'descend' that I'm fixating on, but perhaps one of the two of you can see something I'm overlooking, or have another idea?"

Thinking out loud, he muses, "Maybe we should consult with a historian or a city engineer..."

 

[Trench]

Ada walks in and sits down simply at the table of people she recognizes.

"Had to... take care of some things. Sorry, if I'm late."

 

[Erekose13]

"That would suggest some form of elevating mechanism, though I'd not sensed any while we were exploring that room. Perhaps some research would be appropriate before we try to head in blindly. Beyond the library we may also want to see if any Stonelost dwarves know about the Water Queen too. Despite the writing not being dwarven, the construction was and thus potentially the builders refered to in the transcription." postulates Maugra.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Someone clears his throat, and the group looks up to see Hanthan Yan with a strange look on his face, holding several small leather sacks. Nearby, a burly bouncer watches the proceedings with interest, a club resting against his shoulder. A bard is warming up at the far end of the bar with the old song, "The Town Where Heroes Are Born."

"So, then," Yan says, clearly not relishing paying up on his original offer. "How many of you made it out alive? I'll give them that are here their split and put aside the rest for the others when I see them."

 

[Voadam]

"Morning Garn, you look aweful. . .

Garn starts to make some sharp muttered comment in orcish but holds steady for the offered healing. Some color returns to his cheeks with the infusion of divine health. A cruel smile comes upon his face as Hanthan Yan with obvious pain offers the reward. The half-orc goes over somewhat gleefully to collect his hefty pouch. "And what about for those who died trying. Why don't you gather up their sacks and I'll pass em on to their heirs." Garn gives a big ugly grin.

 

[Trollbabe]

Garnet's head swivels back and forth between Garn and Yan. He is somewhat surprised that his half-orc companion spoke without using profanity... Maybe he took a harder blow then Garnet thought...