Ziona
First Post
Time Well Spent
Once the companions arrived back in Waterdeep and had their items identified, it was decided that they would stay in town for one month. They stayed on the Northern end of town and agreed to meet back at the inn in thirty days.
After Ziona obtained the diamond dust, Lox’s health was restored and he enjoyed visiting the local taverns, telling tales about his new companions and their adventure thus far. He also came to know a halfling waitress from The Misty Beard named Sally. It seemed that he had grown quite fond of her blonde double braids, green eyes and girlish laughter. (The fact that she enjoyed listening to his stories night after night also helped).
Lox also met interesting characters in the taverns, including a man who promised he could deliver magical weapons quickly for the “right” price. Lox decided that a heroic halfling like himself needed an expensive, magical weapon and promised to pay the man handsomely. However, the shady man noticed when Lox “found” some coins that the man had “dropped,” and was quick to anger. But Lox managed to convince the man that he could pay him for a fine blade, and the man (who smirked and laughed heartily at the halfling’s request), agreed to meet Lox behind the tavern in two weeks to deliver the blade.
Venus spent many hours in the Temple of Lathander in silent prayer. Although he was coming to grips with his new abilities, he still found it helpful to visit the temple in order to accept and understand what The Morning Lord expected of him. When his prayers were finished, he spent his time surveying the area. It seemed that his love of life had only increased with his undeath. He felt that he had a mission, or a purpose, to serve The Morning Lord as a soldier of justice and light.
Also serving justice was Doc Midnight. His hands were never idle during the month spent in Waterdeep, much to the chagrin of the Watchfolk. Doc found that fighting crime alongside the City Watch was a duty he was quite fond of. He was often seen following the Watchfolk, and came to assist them when he heard the call of their horns for reinforcements. In fact, he caught the “foul villain” Snaketooth picking pockets and looting on several occasions, which earned him an all new nemesis.
As for Dent, when the ranger was not out patrolling the surrounding wilderness, he could be found in a tavern called The Twilight Hunters. He made sure to go during the hours he knew Lox would be with Sally to avoid any chatter or mischief the halfling might cause. He sought solitude during the month in Waterdeep, and it seemed to help clear up the guilt and heavyheartedness he felt in the past weeks.
Ziona spent hours on end reading The Book of Understanding that was found among the rakshasa’s treasure. Since it took so much time and concentration, she stayed in her room at The Raging Lion during the day, then went out at night to pray beneath the moon.
Rossal spent his time with his new companion Glindil. The faerie dragon, (who Ziona freed from the gem with the aid of a Loremaster), was both delicate and beautiful with her shimmering skin and butterfly-like wings. The two companions took naps on their tiny bed of gems and flew about Ziona’s room playing games of tag. (It seemed as though Lox was not the only one with a new love interest).
Drexel was hardly seen at all during their time in Waterdeep. He was often teleporting back to Ashabenford to visit Noristuor The Mage. The crabby magic-user allowed Drexel to stay as long as he did not interrupt Noristuor’s work. During his stay, Drexel created a magical bow for Dent and a magical scimitar for Venus. The work was grueling and took all of the tiefling’s time, effort and concentration, but he was satisfied with his work once the beauteous weapons were complete.
Finally the day came when the party rejoined in the common room of The Raging Lion, and after a hearty meal, they were off to return to Rappan Athuk. While on the road, Drexel took out the weapons he had crafted for his friends, and explained the enchantments to each of them.
“This keen blade will allow you to deliver more crippling blows,” he explained to Venus.
“Excellent,” said Venus in awe. “Thank you, my friend.”
“And you’ll find that when using this bow, a burst of flame will emanate from the arrow when striking your enemy.”
“I don’t know what to say, Drexel,” replied Dent. “I shall call it ‘Masterson’s Fire Strike.’”
“Ah, that is a fine idea,” said Venus with excitement. “I’ll have to think of a name for such a fine scimitar...perhaps ‘Blade of Xyzx Doomhand.’”
“It has a nice ring to it,” said Lox. “Don’t you think so, Miss Ziona?”
“A fine name for a fine weapon,” she agreed.
“I have a magic weapon, too,” said Lox happily. He took out the short sword that he had bought from the man behind the tavern. Drexel rubbed his chin and nodded approval of the blade, and Lox beamed with pride.
The heroes continued their journey to Rappan Athuk without much event. Glindil was introduced to the group, and Lox spoke fondly of his new “friend” Sally.
“I told her I would write,” he said, “but I’m not going to.”
“Well, that’s not very gentleman-like, Roundy,” said Doc. “If you are going to woo a Lady, you must be consistent.”
“Well, it’s just…I don’t want her to wait all this time for me,” said Lox thoughtfully. “Lots of things can happen in a dungeon. What if I’m poisoned, or if I find some huge treasure that takes me years to carry back, or what if I meet another halfling girl?”
“I don’t think you’ll want to settle down with any girl you find in a dungeon,” said Doc, thinking back on his own past experiences. “They are not all Ladies.”
Doc glimpsed at Ziona momentarily, but she didn’t seem to hear his comment. She was busy humming a tune to her dragons while playing her elven lute.
“Besides, Lil’ Buddy,” said Doc. “Once we’ve defeated the evil-doers in Rappan Athuk, you may have enough treasure and fame to retire with your Halfling Sally.”
“Fame and treasure…” sighed Lox. He smiled as if in a dream, for fame and treasure were his true loves above all else.
The Adventure Continues…
Once the companions arrived back in Waterdeep and had their items identified, it was decided that they would stay in town for one month. They stayed on the Northern end of town and agreed to meet back at the inn in thirty days.
After Ziona obtained the diamond dust, Lox’s health was restored and he enjoyed visiting the local taverns, telling tales about his new companions and their adventure thus far. He also came to know a halfling waitress from The Misty Beard named Sally. It seemed that he had grown quite fond of her blonde double braids, green eyes and girlish laughter. (The fact that she enjoyed listening to his stories night after night also helped).
Lox also met interesting characters in the taverns, including a man who promised he could deliver magical weapons quickly for the “right” price. Lox decided that a heroic halfling like himself needed an expensive, magical weapon and promised to pay the man handsomely. However, the shady man noticed when Lox “found” some coins that the man had “dropped,” and was quick to anger. But Lox managed to convince the man that he could pay him for a fine blade, and the man (who smirked and laughed heartily at the halfling’s request), agreed to meet Lox behind the tavern in two weeks to deliver the blade.
Venus spent many hours in the Temple of Lathander in silent prayer. Although he was coming to grips with his new abilities, he still found it helpful to visit the temple in order to accept and understand what The Morning Lord expected of him. When his prayers were finished, he spent his time surveying the area. It seemed that his love of life had only increased with his undeath. He felt that he had a mission, or a purpose, to serve The Morning Lord as a soldier of justice and light.
Also serving justice was Doc Midnight. His hands were never idle during the month spent in Waterdeep, much to the chagrin of the Watchfolk. Doc found that fighting crime alongside the City Watch was a duty he was quite fond of. He was often seen following the Watchfolk, and came to assist them when he heard the call of their horns for reinforcements. In fact, he caught the “foul villain” Snaketooth picking pockets and looting on several occasions, which earned him an all new nemesis.
As for Dent, when the ranger was not out patrolling the surrounding wilderness, he could be found in a tavern called The Twilight Hunters. He made sure to go during the hours he knew Lox would be with Sally to avoid any chatter or mischief the halfling might cause. He sought solitude during the month in Waterdeep, and it seemed to help clear up the guilt and heavyheartedness he felt in the past weeks.
Ziona spent hours on end reading The Book of Understanding that was found among the rakshasa’s treasure. Since it took so much time and concentration, she stayed in her room at The Raging Lion during the day, then went out at night to pray beneath the moon.
Rossal spent his time with his new companion Glindil. The faerie dragon, (who Ziona freed from the gem with the aid of a Loremaster), was both delicate and beautiful with her shimmering skin and butterfly-like wings. The two companions took naps on their tiny bed of gems and flew about Ziona’s room playing games of tag. (It seemed as though Lox was not the only one with a new love interest).
Drexel was hardly seen at all during their time in Waterdeep. He was often teleporting back to Ashabenford to visit Noristuor The Mage. The crabby magic-user allowed Drexel to stay as long as he did not interrupt Noristuor’s work. During his stay, Drexel created a magical bow for Dent and a magical scimitar for Venus. The work was grueling and took all of the tiefling’s time, effort and concentration, but he was satisfied with his work once the beauteous weapons were complete.
Finally the day came when the party rejoined in the common room of The Raging Lion, and after a hearty meal, they were off to return to Rappan Athuk. While on the road, Drexel took out the weapons he had crafted for his friends, and explained the enchantments to each of them.
“This keen blade will allow you to deliver more crippling blows,” he explained to Venus.
“Excellent,” said Venus in awe. “Thank you, my friend.”
“And you’ll find that when using this bow, a burst of flame will emanate from the arrow when striking your enemy.”
“I don’t know what to say, Drexel,” replied Dent. “I shall call it ‘Masterson’s Fire Strike.’”
“Ah, that is a fine idea,” said Venus with excitement. “I’ll have to think of a name for such a fine scimitar...perhaps ‘Blade of Xyzx Doomhand.’”
“It has a nice ring to it,” said Lox. “Don’t you think so, Miss Ziona?”
“A fine name for a fine weapon,” she agreed.
“I have a magic weapon, too,” said Lox happily. He took out the short sword that he had bought from the man behind the tavern. Drexel rubbed his chin and nodded approval of the blade, and Lox beamed with pride.
The heroes continued their journey to Rappan Athuk without much event. Glindil was introduced to the group, and Lox spoke fondly of his new “friend” Sally.
“I told her I would write,” he said, “but I’m not going to.”
“Well, that’s not very gentleman-like, Roundy,” said Doc. “If you are going to woo a Lady, you must be consistent.”
“Well, it’s just…I don’t want her to wait all this time for me,” said Lox thoughtfully. “Lots of things can happen in a dungeon. What if I’m poisoned, or if I find some huge treasure that takes me years to carry back, or what if I meet another halfling girl?”
“I don’t think you’ll want to settle down with any girl you find in a dungeon,” said Doc, thinking back on his own past experiences. “They are not all Ladies.”
Doc glimpsed at Ziona momentarily, but she didn’t seem to hear his comment. She was busy humming a tune to her dragons while playing her elven lute.
“Besides, Lil’ Buddy,” said Doc. “Once we’ve defeated the evil-doers in Rappan Athuk, you may have enough treasure and fame to retire with your Halfling Sally.”
“Fame and treasure…” sighed Lox. He smiled as if in a dream, for fame and treasure were his true loves above all else.
The Adventure Continues…
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