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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 442463" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chinese Take-out</strong></p><p></p><p>Chapter 14, "Where were you on the night of the 14th?" September 16, 1018, 1:00 P.M. </p><p></p><p>Cassie and Fiona decide to investigate the Mage’s Guild, which Aradyn will absolutely not allow them to go to without him, fearing that Cassie might run into Hendry Junior. While there, they find out that the guild has heard of the protective anti-magic shell, but that it is nowhere near Shosun, thought to be somewhere to the east, at least 400 miles away. They spend the rest of the afternoon at the guild, finding out what they can about local spells. Cassie is thrilled to hear that the Guild Library is accessible to any mage, and is also open twenty-four hours, to which Aradyn lets out a loud groan. He is pleased, however, when Cassie’s inquiry regarding the Hendrys reveals that nobody by that name had come buy. They head back to the Inn for super.</p><p></p><p>Duegar and Lannon decide to go visit the estate owned by the Dwarven clan of Ming, to thank them for their hospitality. The building is a large stone structure, located in the center district along the southern wall of the city. The building is entirely of exquisite dwarven construction, and has been clearly made for dwarves. They enter the building and eventually arrive at the great hall, a 120 by 80-foot room with high vaulted ceiling and sturdy pillars. A heavy oak table fills the center of the room, and seated at the head of the table is in a gem encrusted oak chair is Chan Ming. About two-dozen other dwarves join them, including the other three from the night before, and they all enjoy a fine meal. </p><p></p><p>Chan mentions that he is bothered that his relative, Hiroshi, has chosen to stay somewhere in the city other than the Ming Estate. Enjoying the fine cuisine, Duegar says “What, you mean we could have stayed here? Why didn’t we?” Lannon explains that this was due to the presence of several non-dwarven members of the party, who might not have been comfortable with all the dwarves. “Well, that’s their loss,” says Chan, “that bunch with you last night didn’t seem to have a problem with us, and boy can that girl drink.” After making inquiries about the castle that Morgarth may be staying in, the two head back to the Common House. </p><p></p><p>During supper they all conferred. Lono says that had tried to find the local thieves' guild, being unsuccessful. “What did you expect, them to put up a large neon sign?” Lannon tells him. Duegar and Lannon tell of visiting Clan Ming, where they found out that the castle that Morgarth is at sounds like one of four great castles built between 1500 and 2000 years earlier for the giants that ruled the lands. Clan Ming had carved the stones for one of these castles and other dwarven clans had cut the stones for the others three. The Clan agreed to do further research as to the locations of these, although they said their information here in Shosun would probably be rather limited, as the older Clan records are all stored at the Clan headquarters in the coastal city of Chunming. </p><p></p><p>The group of Hiroshi, Mark, Mojo, Serita & Timothy had spent the afternoon being questioned at a District Police Station, after making an inquiry at a central district auction house regarding unusual creatures sold at a ‘Pet Auction’ on the 5th. After a lengthy interrogation, it was finally revealed to them by the District Police Captain that during the auction in question six of these animal-creatures had indeed been sold. During the past week four of these have now been stolen from their new owners. At the most recent of these thefts, the night of the 14th, four city policemen had been killed, so the police were taking this crime extremely seriously. A six-foot tall muscular Caucasian human fighter with long blonde hair was spotted committing this crime. </p><p></p><p>Hiroshi explains how Timothy, who does not match that description, is the only Caucasian human with them, He states that their group did not arrive in the city until the afternoon of the 15th, which the police can verify with the records at the northwest district’s north-center gate, so they could not have been involved with this. Hiroshi tells the police that they are gem merchants, coming to the city to sell gems. He says that this can be verified, as they are registered at an auction of gems to be held at the south-central auction house in three days. He says that they were checking out other auction houses, to see where they might get the best price for their most valuable gem. Serita shows the Captain one of the large diamonds to back this story up.</p><p></p><p>Regarding their inquiry at the auction house about the unusual animals, Hiroshi explained that they had overheard something about that at a bar, and were using that information just as “small talk” to establish a rapport with the auctioneer, before bringing up their true intention of selling gems. The police let them go, telling them to contact the police in the sector and district that they are staying at if they again see the person who they overheard. The rest of the Silver Moon jokes about it being Lawful Good Timothy’s group who wound up being the ones who got in trouble with the police, rather than most of those who were out partying the night before.</p><p></p><p>After supper, Cassie decided to head back to the Mage’s Guild Library to read. Aradyn insisted on coming with her, which she said was “unnecessary”, and that she was planning to stay there late. </p><p></p><p>September 17, 1018, 1:00 A.M. </p><p></p><p>True to her word, it was very late when Cassie finally finished reading, and she and Aradyn then head back to the inn.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 442463, member: 8530"] [b]Chinese Take-out[/b] Chapter 14, "Where were you on the night of the 14th?" September 16, 1018, 1:00 P.M. Cassie and Fiona decide to investigate the Mage’s Guild, which Aradyn will absolutely not allow them to go to without him, fearing that Cassie might run into Hendry Junior. While there, they find out that the guild has heard of the protective anti-magic shell, but that it is nowhere near Shosun, thought to be somewhere to the east, at least 400 miles away. They spend the rest of the afternoon at the guild, finding out what they can about local spells. Cassie is thrilled to hear that the Guild Library is accessible to any mage, and is also open twenty-four hours, to which Aradyn lets out a loud groan. He is pleased, however, when Cassie’s inquiry regarding the Hendrys reveals that nobody by that name had come buy. They head back to the Inn for super. Duegar and Lannon decide to go visit the estate owned by the Dwarven clan of Ming, to thank them for their hospitality. The building is a large stone structure, located in the center district along the southern wall of the city. The building is entirely of exquisite dwarven construction, and has been clearly made for dwarves. They enter the building and eventually arrive at the great hall, a 120 by 80-foot room with high vaulted ceiling and sturdy pillars. A heavy oak table fills the center of the room, and seated at the head of the table is in a gem encrusted oak chair is Chan Ming. About two-dozen other dwarves join them, including the other three from the night before, and they all enjoy a fine meal. Chan mentions that he is bothered that his relative, Hiroshi, has chosen to stay somewhere in the city other than the Ming Estate. Enjoying the fine cuisine, Duegar says “What, you mean we could have stayed here? Why didn’t we?” Lannon explains that this was due to the presence of several non-dwarven members of the party, who might not have been comfortable with all the dwarves. “Well, that’s their loss,” says Chan, “that bunch with you last night didn’t seem to have a problem with us, and boy can that girl drink.” After making inquiries about the castle that Morgarth may be staying in, the two head back to the Common House. During supper they all conferred. Lono says that had tried to find the local thieves' guild, being unsuccessful. “What did you expect, them to put up a large neon sign?” Lannon tells him. Duegar and Lannon tell of visiting Clan Ming, where they found out that the castle that Morgarth is at sounds like one of four great castles built between 1500 and 2000 years earlier for the giants that ruled the lands. Clan Ming had carved the stones for one of these castles and other dwarven clans had cut the stones for the others three. The Clan agreed to do further research as to the locations of these, although they said their information here in Shosun would probably be rather limited, as the older Clan records are all stored at the Clan headquarters in the coastal city of Chunming. The group of Hiroshi, Mark, Mojo, Serita & Timothy had spent the afternoon being questioned at a District Police Station, after making an inquiry at a central district auction house regarding unusual creatures sold at a ‘Pet Auction’ on the 5th. After a lengthy interrogation, it was finally revealed to them by the District Police Captain that during the auction in question six of these animal-creatures had indeed been sold. During the past week four of these have now been stolen from their new owners. At the most recent of these thefts, the night of the 14th, four city policemen had been killed, so the police were taking this crime extremely seriously. A six-foot tall muscular Caucasian human fighter with long blonde hair was spotted committing this crime. Hiroshi explains how Timothy, who does not match that description, is the only Caucasian human with them, He states that their group did not arrive in the city until the afternoon of the 15th, which the police can verify with the records at the northwest district’s north-center gate, so they could not have been involved with this. Hiroshi tells the police that they are gem merchants, coming to the city to sell gems. He says that this can be verified, as they are registered at an auction of gems to be held at the south-central auction house in three days. He says that they were checking out other auction houses, to see where they might get the best price for their most valuable gem. Serita shows the Captain one of the large diamonds to back this story up. Regarding their inquiry at the auction house about the unusual animals, Hiroshi explained that they had overheard something about that at a bar, and were using that information just as “small talk” to establish a rapport with the auctioneer, before bringing up their true intention of selling gems. The police let them go, telling them to contact the police in the sector and district that they are staying at if they again see the person who they overheard. The rest of the Silver Moon jokes about it being Lawful Good Timothy’s group who wound up being the ones who got in trouble with the police, rather than most of those who were out partying the night before. After supper, Cassie decided to head back to the Mage’s Guild Library to read. Aradyn insisted on coming with her, which she said was “unnecessary”, and that she was planning to stay there late. September 17, 1018, 1:00 A.M. True to her word, it was very late when Cassie finally finished reading, and she and Aradyn then head back to the inn. [/QUOTE]
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