The Four Lands - The Great North
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Dracomeander
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"The problem, gentlemen, is that the bookstore is too small to effectively be able to enter and observe the transaction without being detected. Right now all we have are suspicions that are not substantial enough to merit trying to explain to the authorities why we would be tresspassing to eavesdrop. Such an entanglement would probably make us miss our ship in the morning, and I believe we all have business furthe north since this was just a waystop along the way."
Dracomeander said:
Jaroth politely interrupts, Finnian. "Actually, that's not entirely accurate."
Turning to Bertrand, he continues. "Remember on the ship when we met and you made mention of garnering our aid should the need arise against the humanoids who have infested the North? If you will recall, in response I said something to the effect that I would be of better service obtaining information about our enemies."
To everyone gathered, Jaroth continues. "I can hide in an alleyway next to or behind the bookstore and--without drawing attention to myself--listen to the thoughts of the gentlemen in the bookstore. This is not an ability that I use with any frequency as I feel most circumstances do not outweigh an individual's right to keep his own thoughts. But if we agree that the circumstances warrant it, I can do so without stepping foot inside the bookstore."
Dracomeander
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Finnian looks at Jaroth and the others guaging reactions.
"I am aware of that particular divination as well, as it comes in handy in certain aspects of my duties as a diplomat. If we want to try it, I will join you. However, if Master Calon is truly involved with mystical contraband, I believe we will find his shop warded from such simple divinations. Did any of you note how thick the walls of the shop are?"
"I am aware of that particular divination as well, as it comes in handy in certain aspects of my duties as a diplomat. If we want to try it, I will join you. However, if Master Calon is truly involved with mystical contraband, I believe we will find his shop warded from such simple divinations. Did any of you note how thick the walls of the shop are?"
Dracomeander said:
"Finnian, you and I are not so different. As for wards, I sensed none on the outside walls. That smaller room may be warded against divination. But I suspect that the wardings I sensed had more to do with protecting the books than keeping nosy bards and sorcerers from eavesdropping."
Jaroth looks back at the building. "If the walls are too thick, we can use a window. Scent and sound shouldn't matter outside and they will be unable to see us."
J. Alexander
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As the party stands outside the booksellers shop talking softly, they observe several individual carrying lighted wicks on long poles moving about the street and shops lighting the overhead laterns. Merchants and shop keepers are also oversved closing up shops and moving to what appears to be resturantes and pubs, while others can be seen thru their storefront windows moving about their shop cleaning up etc....a glance into the booksellers reveals that he to is tiddying up his shop, wiping down counters and shelves etc. Soft Laughter can be heard coming from the eatiers lining the square as well as the bustle of people going home. Judging the sun and it's positions leaves the party to belive it is close to 630pm.
As the party stands outside the booksellers shop talking softly, they observe several individual carrying lighted wicks on long poles moving about the street and shops lighting the overhead laterns. Merchants and shop keepers are also oversved closing up shops and moving to what appears to be resturantes and pubs, while others can be seen thru their storefront windows moving about their shop cleaning up etc....a glance into the booksellers reveals that he to is tiddying up his shop, wiping down counters and shelves etc. Soft Laughter can be heard coming from the eatiers lining the square as well as the bustle of people going home. Judging the sun and it's positions leaves the party to belive it is close to 630pm.
Scotley said:
Turning to Bertrand, Jaroth explains. "We have reason to believe the transaction will involve a highly potent magical item of some unknown nature. The boy seemed insistent, suggesting that if Calon did not come through, punishment would be involved. We are unclear whether it is to the boy, the merchant or both that this punishment would come and it is equally unclear as to the source of such punishment."
Jaroth observes those hustle and bustle of the streets and continues. "But it is becoming clear by the activity on the streets that any action at this time would be risky. Too risky, in fact. Shall we make our way to the provisioner's shop. I believe Calon told me he was open until 8:30?"
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