The Forgotten Forge

[DEFCON 1]

OOC: Whoops! Didn't get that Pohl was included in the meeting... I missed the "Once all three are in" line. I've deleted the post that used to be in this space and are re-writing it here now to make more sense. Sorry 'bout that!

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When Gretchen hands the note to the young elf, Pohl cranes his neck to see what is says. Unfortunately the elf holds it in such a way as to prohibit the urban ranger from reading it.

Oh come on now! What is so bloody important?!? Isn't anyone going to--

Before Pohl can finish his thought, the man drops the note on the table face up... which allows D'Velderan to finally get a glimpse of this all-so-secret note. On it he finds scratched the following from Master Tellarr:

200 gp if you bring it back, much more if I buy

Pohl lifts his eyes from the note in confusion as the elf and Gretchen continue to discuss things.

That's IT?!? THAT'S the big secret? The halfling wants the schema for himself and is offering Gretchen money for it? What the?!?

Having expected some sort of huge conspiracy... this quite simple note really confounds Pohl. Why did Gretchen feel like she had to keep THIS information a secret from them? She already knew that he, Tai and Zane had turned the halfling down when he offered money for the item outright... did she think they'd suddenly change their minds when they found out he was offering more than 200 pieces of gold for it? Gretchen's attitude just didn't make sense.

'Um... excuse me... before we go any further with this... I really have to know, Gretchen... what exactly was it about this note that you didn't feel you could reveal to the rest of us? I've spent the last half hour ready to condemn you and House Cannith for playing Tai, Zane and myself for fools... and having now read the note I find it completely innocuous. I just don't understand. Please help me out here. I want to trust you, but I'm terrible confused by the hoops I've just had to jump through to find out something as simple as this. What's the deal?'

 

[DarkMaster]

OOC DEFCON_1 it was assumed that Pohl went in with Gretchen, she somehow wants to show her good will to Pohl.

 

[DarkMaster]

[sblock] I was waiting for Karl but he hasn't been on the board for a week so let's move on [/sblock]

The young elf listen casually to gretchen. She always have a hard time getting people interested in what she says and thats sometimes very frustrating.

As she mention Master Tellar, she feels that she somehow caught his interest a little more. The elf let her finish and asks her very calmly "Do you accuse Master Tellar of being part or being a sympatisan of this terrorist organisation? These are pretty hard accusation.

[sblock]Defcon up to you if you followed them or not [/sblock]

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The meal at the Broken Anvil goes by without any major incident.

 

[DEFCON 1]

'TERRORIST organization?!? Whoa, whoa, whoa... let's hold on a minute here! What? Terrorist organization? Master Tellarr? He's a halfling! He couldn't... I mean the Lord of Blades wouldn't... it's not...'

Pohl looks back and forth between the elf and the shifter, wondering what the nine hells is wrong here. There's been some major gaps in communication he feels, and things are just getting a bit out of hand.

'I'm sorry... aren't we just jumping the gun a little here? It seems to me that this is as simple as a collector trying to get an artifact for his collection by any means necessary... mainly bribery. Let's look at this logical here... four injured adventurers show up at his door. One is a strong and handsome warrior, one is a young man of the arcane sciences, one is a holy woman, and one is... please do not take any offense, Gretchen... a rather quiet and potentially shady individual. When the other three wouldn't sell him what he wanted, he thought perhaps the one remaining might be willing to... betray?... her companions and bring him the item herself.'

He looks at Gretchen and says the following with actually a small hint of apology in his voice.

'This is why I was quite bothered when you wouldn't reveal to us what the note said, Gretchen. Because he tried to be secretive with you about something that he didn't want the rest of us to know about... and when you wouldn't reveal it either, I assumed the worst. The fact that you were willing to come straight here and reveal what was said in the note to your superiors does speak highly of you... I just wish would could have be honest with us from the get-go, so I wouldn't have be thinking of you be untrustworthy.'

He turns back to the elf.

'I think that's about the extent of it, wouldn't you say, good sir? If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go grab a quick bite to eat, then go home and get some rest. Big day aheand of us tomorrow morning. Gretchen? We'll see you tomorrow at 9am over at the Broken Anvil, correct? Very good. Good night to the both of you.'

And with that, Pohl gets up and leaves the guildhouse, making his way over to the Broken Anvil to see if Tai and Zane are in there.

 

[Guest 11456]

Grechen : Female Shifter Rogue 1

As the elf asks his question and then Pohl gives his soliloquy on the state of things, the young shifter merely listens. At Pohl's attempt at the apology she merely nods and smiles. As he finishes and is ready to leave, she gives her observation. "I am not trying accuse anyone of anything. I am merely reporting what I have observed. I felt it was needed. Nothing else." As Pohl leaves she nods. "I will see you there at nine sharp." Then she places her hands on her hips and smiles wryly. "Oh! And Pohl! You mentioned me, Zane, and Tai in your report but you failed to mention yourself. Oh! And who is this 'strong and handsome warrior' you speak of. I would really like to meet him <giggle>!"

 

[DEFCON 1]

'And who is this 'strong and handsome warrior' you speak of? I would really like to meet him! <giggle>'

'Wha-- but-- I am... I mean-- You should... I'm the one-- who-- don't you see my...'

He tries to indicate that he was refering to his own visage, but her teasing quip has thrown him for such a loop that he can't formulate any sort of coherent response. What'd she say? She's not supposed to make fun of him like that! He's a dragonmarked member of House Tharashk! He's Pohl D'Velderan! He's a big deal! No one would dare make fun of him like that! Right? Right? Isn't that right? Um... right? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Pohl stares helplessly at Gretchen for a few moments, then finally he closes his big yap shut. Sufficiently cowed, he slinks quietly out the guildhouse and goes to the Broken Anvil.

 

[DarkMaster]

"Thanks for the information Gretchen, but there isn't much we can do against Master Tellar without causing an important conflict between our two houses. I recommand you keep an eyes on all the members of the group, just in case one of them would be tempted to accept the halfling proposition. The elf says in a very serious tone. He takes the paper, carefully fold it and place it in a pocket inside his jacket. "I will bring that proof to lady Elaydreen, and made her aware of Master Tellar interest in the artifact.

"Have a good evening Gretchen, House Canith can't ask more from his member. "

The elf politely points the exit of his office to Gretchen, who leaves the room. She is now free to do what she wants in the house or outside. In the guild she has access to her room, the library, the some part of the lab, a small training room, the lounge and the cafeteria.

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Pohl head back towards the Broken Anvil a few blocks away. As he enters the Inn the halfling Matron, quickly runs toward him, her eyes glowing. She whispers"Sir D'Velderan, your compagnion are eating in the kitchen. I will lead you to them and get you a large nurishing meal. After all you went through you deserve it, the meal is on me." She finishes, making a very obvious wink to the warrior.

 

[Guest 11456]

Grechen : Female Shifter Rogue 1

Still tired from the days activities, Grechen goes to her room to get some rest. She will rise early and arrive at the Broken Anvil early. Probably getting there around 8am.

 

[Delemental]

With dinner done, and with her dining companion strangely untalkative ( ), Tai will wait around for a while to see if anyone else shows up, then plans to go the the local church and request shelter for the night for herself and Zane. She plans to be at the Broken Anvil just before nine.

 

[DEFCON 1]

'Uh... thank you Matron... for your kind words and support. It is appreciated.'

As the halfling woman walks away, he looks at her puzzled... wondering if she was really hitting on him. He shakes his head to get the mental image out of his brain, then walks into the kitchen to see Tai and Zane finishing up their meal.

'Ah, there your are! Well rest assured, everything's all right. Turned out that note just said that Tellarr would pay us extra for the schema once we found it, but Gretchen, the guild and I put that concern to rest. Looks like you're almost done with your meal... very well, I'm just going to wolf down a bite myself, then go home and get some rest. I told Gretchen 9 am here at the Anvil tomorrow morning... that work for you as well? Great!'

Pohl sits down and waits for the food. He'll eat the meal as presented to him (leaving the halfling Matron a nice tip), then go back to his apartment and get some work done then rest. He returns to the Anvil at 9 am the next morning and waits for the others to show up.