Redclaw's Eyes of the Lich Queen

[EvolutionKB]

Talas

Talas cringes slightly at the sharp motherly tones of Alexa. If anything could drive him mad, it would be her incessant motherly tones. Luckily for him she had other talents. He lets the fact slide that he would like to see those artifacts become unburied instead of lay undiscovered in some ruins.

"Good to see you are with us Drekhad!"

"I think we are all in agreement, 350gp a week for each of us, with half of it up front would be perfect. When we return, I would like to stand by your side Sur'kil and study the items as well. As I said earlier, I am quite fond of gathering things of knowledge." Knowledge is Power.

As they stand to leave, Talas speaks one last question over a mouthful of a pastry that he had finally decided to partake in. "Where are we going anyway? We should gather a few supplies before we leave, and it would be best to gather gear most suitable to our terrain and any resistance, however futile, we encounter there."The mouthful of breakfast is slightly amusing, but one can't overlook the cockiness in his voice.

[sblock=ooc]How about that box o' rations now? If we spend put all our funds together for it, we'll still have 200gp each left for other supplies.[/sblock]

 

[WakkaWakka]

He's coming with us? Oh - I suppose he really doesn't want to reveal details...
Alexa... may the Flame always shine on you - without you, we'd be out of work!

Cholas listens attently, sampling the pastries - maybe their employer will finally give them some detail... it wouldn't hurt being prepared to the hardships of the new mission!

[sblock=ooc]It would give us a more "professional" appearance, not having to hunt on the way - I'm all for the box. And with 200 gp I could still buy 2 cold iron arrows of evil outsider bane - we're looking for stuff from the age of Demons, aren't us? [/sblock]

 

[Redclaw]

Sur'kil practically beams as he hears so many voices agree to join his expedition. Excellent! I am quite glad that we could come to an agreement. As I said, we depart on the lightning rail this afternoon, so you have about three hours to prepare, and then meet me at the station. He reaches into his robe and pulls out five coin purses, carefully placing them before each of you (okay, carefully placing them before four of you, and dumping one unceremoniously in front of Bregan.)

Sadly, I came prepared for the first price, so I will have to give you the remainder when we reach our transport. I hope that this is acceptable.

As for our destination, once again I must decline your request for the moment. I will give you all of the information I have once we are underway.

The coin purses each hold 50 pp.

 

[Creamsteak]

"Excellent news. Let's get our equipment ready for another great expedition then!"

 

[Zurai]

Alexa's eyes flash with anger when Bregan whispers in her ear, but she does not respond to him and when she turns back to Sur'kil she smiles pleasantly. "I'm glad we could work things out. I'm looking forward to working with you!"

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Once the party leaves Sur'kil's presence (or vice versa), Alexa is quick to turn to her companions and explain, "I'm sorry for being so bossy there. It's plain that negotiations were breaking down and while I'd never agree to a mission any majority of us were against, it's important now that we're an official guild to remain respectable at all times. So long as our employers are respectful, we should be as well."

She turns to Bregan and hugs him impulsively. "And Bregan, don't take what I said too harshly. It was for our employer's benefit more than anything. If you'd walked out there, he would have tossed us out as well, and then some other, less upstanding, guild would have gotten the job. Would you rather we be the people on the job, dealing with whatever artifacts are uncovered, or some slinky Sharnian company that's more interested in the gold than what's done with the artifacts? I fully agree that anything evil needs to be dealt with, and I cannot be sure that will happen unless we're there dealing with it!" Alexa states with a smile.

She turns and faces all of the group. "Still, given how things went, I think perhaps we should leave negotiations like that to me, eh boys? You all are plenty good with plans and weapons and spells, but your people skills leave something to be desired." She very carefully does not look directly at either Bregan or Drekhad when she says the last.

 

[OnlytheStrong]

She turns to Bregan and hugs him impulsively. "And Bregan, don't take what I said too harshly. It was for our employer's benefit more than anything. If you'd walked out there, he would have tossed us out as well, and then some other, less upstanding, guild would have gotten the job. Would you rather we be the people on the job, dealing with whatever artifacts are uncovered, or some slinky Sharnian company that's more interested in the gold than what's done with the artifacts? I fully agree that anything evil needs to be dealt with, and I cannot be sure that will happen unless we're there dealing with it!" Alexa states with a smile.

Bregan smiles slightly and nods at her. That is the very reason I agreed. He never really cared when she stepped in during social situations. In fact, he preferred it. I will not be responsible for unleashing some long forgotten evil upon this world. Even if it costs my own life.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Talas

Talas nods at the red headed young woman. "That is fine by me. Like you said, most of us have pursued other goals and neglected the study of wordplay and folk in the upper echelons of society."

[sblock=ooc]Any news on TwistedMindInc, our lovable shifter warmage? Assuming TwistedMindInc is absent right now, we shall have the rations box and 100gp each to spare.(as opposed to the 200 with him included.[/sblock]

 

[Redclaw]

You are able to find a store, Averunds Arcane Assortment, which can provide just such a magical item. He has other items to offer as well, and tries very hard to convince you to buy a Handy Haversack as well, as it is Even more useful on a long journey.

 

[EvolutionKB]

Talas

Talas hands over the party money to the salesman. "Thank you very much, as much as I hate rations, it tastes better than roots and grubs. We may aquire return with great riches, make sure you keep your stock up." Talas hands the box over to Alexa. "You had best keep this for now. Are we ready?"

[sblock=ooc]Is this okay with everyone? We each have 100gp left after the purchase.[/sblock]

 

[Zurai]

Alexa scoffs at Talas. "Oh, sure, make the petite woman carry all the supplies. Good thing I already have a handy haversack, I guess." She sticks her tongue out at him, then stows the field provisions box in the central compartment of her haversack.