Shadow in the Sky, Chapt 1 of TRM's Second Darkness [IC]

[Voadam]

"Bridge-Monkey and a Pyramid-Devil are Riddleport slang for residents of Magnimar and Korvosa." Rorgar answers Voadam's question. As Kronk seperates himself from them, he follows. (He is more likely to get into trouble... probably)

"Much appreciated."

 

[Voadam]

It doesn't prove too hard to find the dair haired robed man. The apparent wizard isn't gambling, instead he walks around the crowd, looking at the various games and clients. He seems a bit surprised when Voadam approaches him but he appears willing to chat. "A planar binding ? I suppose it is possible. I detected some faint traces of abjuration magic with a simple divination. Conjuration and the binding of fiends aren't exactly my speciality however. But what about you ? Why are you making this supposition ? Would you be practitioner of the magical arts by any chance ?"

"Indeed. I long ago laid down my warrior's spear to learn the art. I've travelled far since then though and I'm new to Riddleport. Phenomena such as the Blot and a captive fiend always catch my eye though and you had the look of a fellow practitioner, though in my experience magical traditions vary widely across the lands."

 

[The Rolling Man]

"You got it, chief." The barman responds to Kronk's order. As he goes to get his beer, Kronk examines his surrounding. There isn't anything remarkable about the ceiling of the bar. It's made of plain wood planks and, unlike the ceiling of the casino floor which is hidden behind horizontal drapes, this one is lower. Kronk also see the group of Ulfen men explode in laughter at something one of them said. He doesn't take long before the barmen drop a mug filled with a dark liquid in front of the dwarf. "Enjoy ... What about your friend there, he wants anything ?" He adds while looking at Rorgar who followed Kronk in.



"Yes, yes, I've had quite enough of that 'Head on a Stick'." The gnome answers Tolly. As the little humanoid walks away from the Ghoulette table, he keeps on blathering without really adressing the human. "A game of skill ? That might be exciting. Skill is something I believe I still have, at least."

 

[Walking Dad]

"Pure water in a clean glas!" Rorgar answers, studying the other patrons.

 

[Voadam]

Voadam chats up the wizard, asking if he was hired to look out for cheating magics or if he is here for the ambiance. Voadam will happily discuss technical issues of spellcraft and spell lore and even ask about the wizard's theories on the blot, while sharing his own preliminary speculations based upon the darkness generating powers of dark elves and infernal fiends as possible bases. If the conversation continues Voadam will inquire about magical societies here as well as sources for wizardly resources, such as where one can obtain spellbooks, components, spells, and items.

 

[Mark Chance]

"Pure water in a clean glas!" Rorgar answers, studying the other patrons.

Kronk closes his eyes as if pain, and then takes a long pull at his stout.

"What do I owe you?" he asks the barkeep. "And add a silver for the water and the implication that you don't keep a clean bar."

 

[Walking Dad]

"Sorry, but I don't like drugs and other trappings of civilization a bit. If I eat a mushroom, at least I know what I got." Rorgar explains to Kronk.

 

[Mark Chance]

"You're worried about knowing what you'll get, but you'll drink water in a city? Hmm. You might want to add a bit of wine to that. Spare your stomach some violence." Kronk smiles and takes another long pull at his stout.

 

[Walking Dad]

"I had nearly drown at the docks, thanks." Rorgar repeats with a smile.

 

[Dr Simon]

"Are you okay? You seem a little ... peaky," says Tolly, trying to put a note of concern in his voice. "Perhaps a drink of some sort to take to the game?"

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Bluff +7
Diplomacy +6

Trying to affect concern for the gnome in an attempt to learn more about his strange condition. Bar first, if necessary, then the Golem table.
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