The Four Lands - The Great North

[Dracomeander]

Finnian responds with an equally lowered voice.

"I agree that two minutes is not enough time. I don't even think the seven minutes I am capable of is enough time nor am I stealthy enough to avoid the possible misstep from announcing my prescence.
"And before you start lecturing, Anniston, I am a true bard with the proper tutors and even some study in Kell. My magic is most definitely a gift of the Light.
"The only reason I was considerring doing something here rather than back at the ship is because of the possiblity of Master Calon being involved in dealing with dangerous contraband. It would be far easier to deal with the boy back at the ship. I was just hoping there would be some way to get into position to read the thoughts of both participants during the transaction."

 

[Canaan]

Finnian responds with an equally lowered voice.

"I agree that two minutes is not enough time. I don't even think the seven minutes I am capable of is enough time nor am I stealthy enough to avoid the possible misstep from announcing my prescence.
"And before you start lecturing, Anniston, I am a true bard with the proper tutors and even some study in Kell. My magic is most definitely a gift of the Light.
"The only reason I was considerring doing something here rather than back at the ship is because of the possiblity of Master Calon being involved in dealing with dangerous contraband. It would be far easier to deal with the boy back at the ship. I was just hoping there would be some way to get into position to read the thoughts of both participants during the transaction."

"A bard. Splendid!" Jaroth smiles. "Anniston, I take no offense at your disapproval of my suggestion. As I mentioned, I thought it risky." Jaroth assures Anniston. "I agree that we can continue whatever investigation we begin when we are back on the Western Star."

"As for reading their thoughts during the transaction," Jaroth says with a twinkle in his eye, "leave that to me." He winks at Finnian.

 

[J. Alexander]

Amster

Bertrand/Vadric
Desert is served along with a discreted black leather folio. The Peaches are excellent with the distinct sharp taste of ginger and cinaminon tasteful point/counterpoint. Fininshing the tasty treat both Vadric and Bertrand glance down and open the small folios. Vadric is suprised to find that the excellent meal cost only 3 silver pieces. Bertrand is somewhat chargained that his vice has lead to such an expense but is seen cheerfully placing 2 gold soverigns on the table. Bidding the resturante fairwell the two exit the resturante. Glancing about the see Jaroth, Finnian and Annistion standing talking quietly outside of the bookstore.

Jaroth/Anniston/Finnian
As the trio discuss their next move, the see both Bertrand and Vadric emerge from a building about 100 feet away. Both look slighlty the worse for wear and move with a slowness and demanor that can only mean one thing, the are stuffed with good food.

 

[Rath Lorien]

"As for reading their thoughts during the transaction," Jaroth says with a twinkle in his eye, "leave that to me." He winks at Finnian.

"Jaroth, I urge you to consider carefully the possible consequenses of using magic in this situation. Our suspicion against these gentlemen is based on the thinest of arguments. An inappropriate use of magic in this case could go very poorly for all of us. We must consider that reading their thoughts in this circumstance may be more criminal than the suspected crime we are trying to investigate."

 

[Canaan]

"Jaroth, I urge you to consider carefully the possible consequenses of using magic in this situation. Our suspicion against these gentlemen is based on the thinest of arguments. An inappropriate use of magic in this case could go very poorly for all of us. We must consider that reading their thoughts in this circumstance may be more criminal than the suspected crime we are trying to investigate."

Jaroth responds. "I see your point of view. I do not wish to do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, Anniston." Jaroth pauses for a second and says cheerily, "Besides, I suppose if they do intend to do anyone harm on the ship with their highly potent arcane package, I'm sure that we will be able to suss it all out before it happens." Jaroth considers further. "Of course, by then it might be too late, with the package already on the ship and all."

Jaroth shakes his head and waves his hand dismissively. "No matter. I'm sure it's nothing after all. Let's just hope its not evocation magic with a contingency trigger."

He turns to Finnian. "Right, Finnian?" Jaroth asks with a mischievous gleam in his eye.

 

[Rhun]

"Ho there, friends," calls Vadric as he walks toward the others outside of the bookstore. "Finished browsing through books for the day? You missed out on a most excellent meal. We were furnished with the names of two highly reputable food merchants, though, so we can stock up for our long voyage at sea."

 

[Rath Lorien]

"Thank you, Jaroth, you are very kind to consider my request."

"Ah, Vadric and Bertrand, you both look well after your meal. It turns out we three have nearly had something of an adventure ourselves. But it is not something we should continue discussing here in the middle of the street. Lead on, Sir Vadric, we yet have shopping to attend to!"

As Anniston makes his way down the street he stops and kneels in front of a beggar, exchanges a few kind words, and gives him 5 silver pennies, "Please accept this gift, compliments of Master Calon the book-seller. I pray it will help you find a warm meal and a safe place to sleep tonight."

As Anniston continues through town he repeats the same gesture of good will (8 times in total), always giving 5 silver pennies "compliments of Master Calon the book-seller".

 

[Scotley]

Bertrand

A contented smile on his face Bertrand nods.

 

[Canaan]

Jaroth

Jaroth buts his hand to his stomach. "I'm a bit famished myself. Perhaps we can get a bite after we provision ourselves?"

 

[Dracomeander]

"Ho there, friends," calls Vadric as he walks toward the others outside of the bookstore. "Finished browsing through books for the day? You missed out on a most excellent meal. We were furnished with the names of two highly reputable food merchants, though, so we can stock up for our long voyage at sea."

"Finished browsing books? That time will never come. Unfortunately Master Calon decided he had to close up for the day so I only have the books we purchased to browse through for now."

Finnian indicates the bundles the three of them have then turns to Jaroth.

"If dire consequences are involved, I doubt if the subject will be anything so tame as simple evocations. But I agree with Anniston, the chance of discovery and being detained by the locals is too great to continue investigating here. We'll just have to watch the young man when he returns to the ship. We can always send word to have Master Calon detained if it proves necessary."

Finnian then remembers that Vadric and Bertrand left before the subject of the discussion arose.

"If you remember the nervous young man from the ship, it seems that he is involved in some suspicious dealings at the bookstore. However, the three of us don't have the skills to continue the investigation of those dealings without drawing attention to ourselves."