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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Isida Kep'Tukari" data-source="post: 6184960" data-attributes="member: 4441">Echo, you examine the map carefully, bending the paper, tracing the marks that indicate cities and land features, occasionally trying slightly odder things like holding it over a candle, taking it briefly out in the snow, breathing upon it, even putting water on it.  After a bit of investigation, you realize there are certain features on the map that could be activated, but it seems their utility might be linked to certain physical locations.  It seems there are particular angles of light that help reveal its secrets, and as you move it will be easier to bring other pieces of information to light.  You don't know how old this map is, nor if the places that appear even exist anymore, but it could be very useful indeed.  OOC:  This will take you about an hour of experimentation.Seregal, you ask around about Jastor to Xill, the barkeep, who ponders the question carefully, his diamond eyes twinkling.  "Not here.  Not see him around here.  I think I heard the name, but as who someone was meeting after stopping in Wyslian.  One of those names of names, contacts of contacts.  Could be a false name, even."  He passes Seregal another mug of mulled wine as he thinks of something else.  "There's a trader heading out tomorrow, midmorning, if you're looking to head that way.  He's looking for some help passing through the Sheer.  Sevarr Trim, if you're asking."Duncan, Antor - you know that beasts of burden can be somewhat pricey, but given all the trade in this city, there may be one or more less-prime specimens you may be able to pick up for cheap.  Alternatively, you could travel with another merchant, or with someone else who was looking to cross the Sheer and needed protection.  A few inquiries about animals and supplies points you to the Hex Market, which seems to be a catch-all sort of place for those looking for bargains.  You'll hardly find the finest goods, but there's always the chance you'll find something that's value has been overlooked.</blockquote>

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