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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nameless" data-source="post: 1069809" data-attributes="member: 1543">[I will set down my two passengers and end my polymorph as soon as we get to an area where we can reach the rest of the city by ground. Yes, I am going to my home, which I'll describe.]Noting Rana's and Milar's objections, Qalare quickly responds. "Of course, I will set you down as soon as there is a place to do so. I don't doubt you'd enjoy swimming home, but we have not the time. We cannot safely stay in this city, that is a certainty. This wizard will have divination magics to find us, so we must go beyond his reach. There probably are some in the court who could help us, given the chance, there may even be some who knew the Caliph's father and uncle. I believe the point is moot since the court is the most dangerous place for us at the moment. In any case, it really is necessary to return to my home so I may obtain some sorely needed things. If anyone else needs to go anywhere, I suggest you speak now, there is a sandstorm approaching, and it will be very severe."Landing on the riverbanks in an out-of-the-way alley, Qalare releases his two harrowed passengers. Eager to return to his human form, he dismisses the polymorph spell, and stretches his arms and legs. Looking down at himself, he says, "it's a shame I have to cover you up again," and casts a simple illusion [Disguise Self] to mask his appearance for a short while. He appears to be a clergyman of the local faith, dressed in rough canvases and carrying a holy symbol fixed on a staff [I know there are no gods, but I assume there is still religion].Qalare quickly leads the group from the waterfront to a more affluent part of town. He finally brings them to a medium-sized but unexceptional-looking two-story house made of stone. "This is my home. Please remove your boots once inside." Letting the rest of the group in, it is not immediately obvious that this is the home of a wizard, but there are telltale signs. Many bookshelves line the walls, more than most would find fashionable. Some rare game is mounted on the walls, the type that may mount game-hunters on their walls as often as not. "There is some fruit in the living room if you would like it, and some water if you are thirsty. If you'll excuse me, I must go downstairs for a moment."In the basement of the house, Qalare has his magical laboratory. Many would believe this to be towering glass contraptions to distill chemicals and arcane summoning circles, but Qalare's is simpler. A fine anvil is in the corner, and a raised stone slab is in the center. There are a few lecterns for hands-free reading, and some jeweler's tools at a corner desk. There is also a sewing machine placed on the desk next to the jeweler's tools. In a closed cabinet lie some of Qalare's less commonly used tools, but they are used more rarely. Also standing unobtrusively as possible in a corner, are Siva and Devi, which Qalare command to follow him upstairs."Now, my friends. If we will not leave al'Gera, where shall we go?"EDIT: UBB codes.</blockquote>

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