The Forgotten Forge

[Delemental]

The night passes without any external incident.

Well, barring any internal incidents Tai's nightly interactions will consist of light snoring. IN the morning she will pray for new spells.

Orisons: Detect Magic, Light, Purify Food and Drink
First: Command, Magic Stone, (Bless)

Upon emerging, she greets Zane. "Good morning, Master Marcela. I have to say I admire your fortitude, especially after last night's events."

She sits down on the couch. "To answer your question from last night, I've only been in Sharn for three days. I'm here taking care of some personal business. I was going to stay for a while, though - it's been a long time since I've been in a large city, and I felt it would be useful to re-familiarize myself with the ways of Sharn, so that in my future travels in the less populated areas of Khorvaire I might be able to offer useful advice to others who find themselves needing to come here."

"As to my opinions of Sharn, well... it is very impressive, I'll admit. But a bit intimidating for outsiders. And perhaps a bit more violent than I'd prefer."

 

[Karl Green]

Zanick 'Zane' Marcela, human wizard

Zane, who was dozing sitting up with his spellbook open, snaps awake and smiling at Tai he listens to her story Shes beautiful he thinks, then shaking his head to wake himself fully he starts listening to what she is saying and he nods.

Finally when she finishes he adds "Ah well then, I do not feel like such a fish out of water as it were. I attended the academy of Arcanix, and the floating towards there. It was quite impressive, but even so this city is impressive. I guess I have never been anywhere in the 'wilds' and such, but someday I would very much like to see them..."



(occ spells today
0-level: Detect Magic*, Light, Message, Read Magic*
1st-level: Comprehend Language*, Mage Armor, Magic Missile /occ)

 

[Delemental]

"I've seen Arcanix... from a distance, of course. It does seem like an interesting place. It's one of the things that makes my work worthwhile, being able to see and experience all manner of people and places.

"But what about you? What brought you to Sharn?"

 

[DEFCON 1]

((This post begins from the previous night.))


As Pohl is finishing up changing the sheets on the bed in the guest room, Tai appears in the doorway with her things.

'Thank you again for letting us stay here, Master D'Velderan. It seems that Master Marcela is going to read on the sofa, so I'll be staying here.'

If Tai's response has any effect on Pohl's demeanor or attitude towards her, she would need an uncanny ability to read people to sense it. Despite her rebuff of his offer from the other room, his smile is still as large and as friendly as it's been the entire night.

'Of course, Tai. You certainly lucked out by getting the bed... I myself do not envy Zane's night of rest on that sofa of mine. I've spent a number of nights dozing out there, and I always awaken with a crick in my neck.'

He steps forward, allows her to enter the bedroom, and keeping a comfortable distance between the two of them he circles past her and crosses the threshold to the hallway. He turns back and gets ahold of the doorknob.

'Pleasant dreams. May Boldrei watch over us all tonight. I will have some breakfast items and some tea available before we head to the Anvil at dawn. Good night, Miss Tai.'

And with that, Pohl nods once and then closes the door behind him.

He turns and walks back to the living area, his thoughts keeping him bemused.

Give it time, old bean. Give it time.

He arrives and crosses the living area and sees Zane with his nose buried in his large books.

'Good night, Zane. Sleep well. I will have tea and biscuits ready for us tomorrow morning before we head to the Anvil.'

He grins at the young man and nods once more, then walks to the master bedroom and goes to bed.

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The next morning, Pohl is in his kitchen area boiling a kettle for some tea and buttering some biscuits when he hears Tai enter the living area and she and Zane have their conversation about whre they came from, and why they are in Sharn. Pohl leans his head from the doorway so he can see both of them and then pipes in as well.

'Tea and biscuits ready in a second. Feel free to use the bathing area down this hall here if you'd like to wash up before we head out. I trust you both slept well? It looks as though the rain has cleared up and we might have a bit of warmth when we travel to the Anvil, but then again... I'm no Half-Elf when it comes to dealing with the weather.'

He laughs at his own joke (which probably would go over better with other members of the Dragonmark Houses rather two people who might not get his reference). He then leans back up and finishes his work... eventually bringing the tray out to the living area with the food and drink.

While the other two eat (if they do), he will quickly wash up, then change into his day's clothes... choosing to wear his armor along with his House colors (just in case they run into any more difficulties like they had last night. He straps the warhammer to his belt, cleans up the tray when they are done, and is ready to go off once the other two are also all set.

 

[Karl Green]

Zanick 'Zane' Marcela, human wizard

"But what about you? What brought you to Sharn?"

Zane smiles and says "Ah well my tale is quite boring I'm afraid. When I was a child I was sent to Arcanix to study the arcane arts. I have spent most of my life there, and this was my first time to the south... well really to anywhere" he adds blushing slightly

"I have finished my studies there and was thinking on attending a conference here in Sharn at the Morgrave University. Poor master Bonal Gelden was to be my guild but with his demise… I am not sure what to do. I would much prefer to find out who is responsible for his death, and to bring them to justice."

When Pohl appears with breakfast he greets him with a "Thank you" and eats quickly.

When he is finish and makes sure that Tai is also done, he says "Well then... where is this Broken Anvil? Should we be off?"

 

[DarkMaster]

As Pohl changes his armor, he notices a small piece of paper falling from it. He quickly kneels and pick it. He remembers about it, the description of Tai and his assignement. He also remembers the reward he might get if the mission is executed as plan.

OOC Feel free to add here. I will move forward.

After a rewarding breakfast the group follows Pohl that leads them to the broken Anvil. The broken Anvil is a small tavern located in the Mason's Tower. A sign above the door indicates that the establishement belongs to House Ghallanda (Knowledge roll Pohl 11+2, Tai 9+1, Zane 10+3 DC 8). As you enter the establishement the halfling matron salutes you. She seems to know exactly what you are doing here. She then leads you to a secluded table near the back of the common room. "My Lady," The hafling says to the women already seated at the table. "Your guests have arrived."Sitting near her a rather strange shifter women is looking at you. She isn't particularly attractive and seems very young.

The human female in the dark blue cloak on the other hand has delicate features, dark blue eyes and sleek black hair bound with silver and turquoise ornaments. She wears a signet of House Cannith on her right ring finger and speaks in a soft but clear voice. "Thank you for coming. We have important business to discuss that relates to the unfortunate death of Bonal Geldem. Please sit down".

spoiler Pohl

Spoiler

Pohl doesn't know more about the woman and her family

spoiler Tai

Spoiler

Tai doesn't know more about the woman and her family

spoiler Zane

Spoiler

Zane doesn't know more about the woman and her family

She points to glasses and three pitchers, ale, wine and water, then she continues.

"I have been working with Provost Geldem to recover a family heirloom" Lady Elaydren explains "We were to meet earlier tonight but as you know he never made it. One of my men was waiting for him and saw the whole scene, and was able to pass you the message."

The heirloom, according to family legends, was locked away in a foundry that dates back to pre-Galifar Sharn. Poor Bonal believed he discovered the location of the foundry in an ancient House Canith journal. I was going to fund an expedition to go to the site, but without Bonal...." Her voice trails off, The she leans close"Perhaps you would be willing to recover the heirloom for me. For a generous reward, of course."

 

[Karl Green]

Zanick 'Zane' Marcela, human wizard

Zane nods and adds "M'Lady"

He then looks at the three pitchers thinking little early for spirits don't you think? and then looks to Tai and Pohl. He will pours himself some water if they don't go for anything right away and take a seat.

Listening to the lady and finally sasy "What is this...heirloom?"

 

[Delemental]

Sitting near her a rather strange changeling women is looking at you. She isn't particularly attractive and seems very young.

(OOC - Since you posted in the OOC thread that this is supposed to be Grechen, I should point out that she's supposed to be a shifter, not a changeling.)

(From the morning) Tai does clean herself up and eat breakfast, engaging in light conversation with both Pohl and Zane.

(Forward to present moment) Tai will pause for a moment, then take a glass of water. She will remain quiet and wait for Lady Elaydren to answer Zane's question. But her mind will flash back to the satchel that Bonal was carrying the night he was killed. If he was to meet her after escorting Master Marcela to the conference, she thinks, he might well have had information about this heirloom with him. THinking back, she realizes with a start that she still has the satchel, packed away in her own backpack. She'd taken it from the stranger that had helped them destroy the warforged, and has intended to give it to Zane. But in the chaos of the Sleeping Snake afterward, she'd let it slip her mind.

Perhaps best not to mention that out loud yet. I'd rather find out more about this whole mess.

 

[Guest 11456]

Grechen : Female Shifter Rogue 1

Grechen sits and listens. She watches each of the the three as Lady Elaydren speaks, trying to discern there feelings. But she has difficulty with such things. She wonders if she will ever learn a profession.

 

[DEFCON 1]

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That morning as he was putting on his armor, Pohl found the small piece of parchment with the information of his original duty printed on it.

"The changeling spy has a daughter. Determine knowledge of activities and eliminate if necessary. Arrived in Sharn three days ago and can be found at Sleeping Snake Inn."

He frowned as he read the note, as by that point he seemed rather certain she knew nothing of her father's activities... especially being a priest for Boldrei and all. He crumpled the note up and threw it away, thinking that the half-orc Krollar was now crazy for suspecting her. Pohl'd keep his eyes open of course, but he now considered that little mission "Closed" as far as he was concerned.

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Upon arriving at the Broken Anvil, and being brought to the table of the woman who requested their presence, Pohl was taken aback by the young, scrawny, incredibly unattractive shifter that sits next to her.

Pohl tries to contain his extreme distaste for this woman, but it wouldn't be too hard to notice how his face reacts to her. Eyes squiting... face scrunching just a bit... a facial tick that reverberates once across his face. Compared to the changeling of exquisite beauty standing next to him, this shifter might as well be a troglodyte as far as he is concerned. He tries to shake off his disgust, and selects a chair as far away from the woman as possible.

He listens to Lady Elaydren's story, nodding to himself as she mentions things that of course would be perfect for House Tharashk to accomplish. After she finishes, and Zane then questions her about the heirloom is... Pohl doesn't even wait for her response before going into his House Tharashk shpiel.

'Of course House Tharashk will recover this heirloom for you! I am very sorry for your loss! But I can assure you that the House will use every resource at it's disposal to make sure you recover whatever it is you are missing!'

He speaks with the ease of someone who has used this same prepared speech dozens of times. He smiles brightly (a recurring trait that people close to him can notice as being the same bright smile he uses in almost every situation), reaches into his own satchel and pulls out a few documents and an inkwell and pen.

'Here are the standard contracts for a House recovery mission... please sign here, here, and initial here... you agree to cover all House expenses, and you will find our fees very reasonable. You also agree that any additional items of worth found by House Tharashk members during the course of the investigation are the property of House Tharashk, although we will negotiate very favorable terms if you would like to purchase any of the additional items we find as well.'

He then leans back in his chair, crosses his arms, and smiles wide again, waiting for her to inevitably sign the contract. They always do.