Storms of Change IC Part 4

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Pard replies to Dunathar. "The other group was Anosh and Shoduk. Why did you kill them?"

In response to Zook, Pard looks at Alba with an inquiring look on his face. Alba just smiles at Pard, then turns to Zook. "You found us out! You are a gnome? A rock gnome?"

Turning to the other gnome, Pard tells him not to add any of the special spices to the food.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

(In gnomish) "Of course I am a gnome! Would anyone else bear a nose like this so proudly?" Zook says with a grin, and then taps his holy symbol as well. (In common) "We have only killed orcs, orcs that sought to kill us, orcs that seek to take what is not theirs," Zook explains.

 

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Alba smiles strangely at Zook for a moment. "They tried to kill you then? And steal from you?"

Alba looks over everyone's gear, as if appraising its value. Seeing Manzanita's staff, she says "That staff! Where did you get that?"

 

[Manzanita]

Manzanita

Manzanita is awestruck by their welcome. She tries to retain a poker face, but can't help gaping at their strange host and friendly welcome. The questions about her staff draw her out of her revery.

"This staff is a mystery to me. I know very little of it. But I believe it was made here in this keep, centuries before. Do you know ought of the symbol? Have you seen such things elsewhere in this place?"

She is reluctant to eat, allowing Zook, who seems more conversant with these gnomes, to take the lead.

 

[doghead]

Luca, human pit fighter

Lucan keeps his peace, and his eyes on the little ones. Just a tad too friendly he thinks. If directly addressed he responds as necesary. But given that they don't seem particularly interested in him, it shouldn't be too hard to keep out of the center of things.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

(gnomish) [sblock]"Well, not in that order as such. What was stolen, Manzanita can tell you more. And indeed, we were attacked first when we came exploring. The orcs bear us no good will," Zook says, shaking his head.[/sblock]

"Manzanita, could you be a dear and tell my kin a bit about why we're here? In a general way?" Zook asks, winking at her.

 

[Sado]

Goven

Goven glances at Lucan, who apparently shares his slight suspicions about the gnomes. Still, until they make some hostile gesture, he sees no reason to be overly concerned. He leaves Lucan to watch the gnomes and instead concentrates on keeping his eyes and ears open for any indication of more hostiles beyond the hall they are in.

 

[Manzanita]

Manzanita

"Ah. Perhaps you have heard of the kingdoms of Shillen and Goruka? Do you follow the follies of man and orc on the surface?"

 

[doghead]

Lucan, human male pit fighter

Lucan notices Govan taking up an complementary watch.

Lucan nods approvingly in Govan's direction, pleased to have found a like minded companion.

 

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Lucan and Goven stay on watch, actively scanning the surrounding area.

Alba turns to Manzanita. "No, I know nothing of Shillen and Goruka." She tilts her head up at Manzanita quizzically.