The Psionicle, Part II

[Jarval]

The halfling inserts himself into the conversation. "Speaking of this technological weapon of Tristam's. You may be wondering why it is that we would be allowing such things into our city. The reason is simple, really - once The Psionicle is complete, and our powers return to their full force, we can crush Tristam and all of his technological works here. While that will not finish off technology, it will certainly deal a heavy blow to them. He is quite well known in the Coldlands, and the loss of his genius in the ways of firearms would be devastating, at least temporarily."

Jansson looks shocked by this for a moment, but does his best to hide it.

"Then yes, I shall accompany you. Ratheqar is an information broker, and he cares not for who he sells to, only for money. He does, of course, have preferred clients - and those who have worked with him before know what he prefers to see in those he sells information to. You will need both a healer, and someone who knows Ratheqar's ways, to help you prepare for what may be encountered, besides 'Kreen, that is hunting for the staff. My journey with you, it seems, has not ended yet."

Jansson smiles warmly at Shardorn.

"It'll be good to have you with us again. But do not feel that you must put your life in danger."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Jansson smiles warmly at Shardorn.

"It'll be good to have you with us again. But do not feel that you must put your life in danger."

She laughs lightly.

"Oh, trust me, Jansson," she says, "I will join you in your quest, but not only to heal you and help out if we encounter any of Ratheqar's clients." Her voice turns darker. "I have my own score to settle, and if we do encounter any of Ratheqar's friends, it may help in resolving my issues with him once and for all, and I believe that putting myself into some danger is a small enough price to pay when compared to getting back at Ratheqar."

 

[Dalamar]

Syld comes out of his silence and joins in the conversation.
"I would like some help in carrying my possessions, for my feeble form barely allows me to carry what I have now and we probably need more.
Also I need a good supply of crossbow bolts as I think we are not going to be relaying solely on psionics."

He then smiles a little.
"Well, atleast I don't have to start carrying power stones with "Darkvision" around, 'cause I can see just fine in the dark.
Oh, by the way, do you have anybody in here who could recharge my Drilbu of Lesser Ectoplasm?"

 

[GnomeWorks]

Syld comes out of his silence and joins in the conversation.
"I would like some help in carrying my possessions, for my feeble form barely allows me to carry what I have now and we probably need more.
Also I need a good supply of crossbow bolts as I think we are not going to be relaying solely on psionics."

The human turns to speak to Syld. "We can provide you with mounts, which could carry your excess gear. We do not expect you to take very long in this raid - it will more than likely only take a day, at most. You will not require anything more than a little food, and your weaponry.

"As for crossbow bolts - Tristam may be able to provide you with some at his shop on the morrow. If he does not, then return here, and we shall give you what you require."

He then smiles a little.
"...Oh, by the way, do you have anybody in here who could recharge my Drilbu of Lesser Ectoplasm?"

The goblin turns to Syld. "I can recharge it for you. Bring it to me, and come back tomorrow before you set out to collect it."

 

[GnomeWorks]

As they answer your questions, the six council members stand up, quite suddenly.

The githyanki speaks. "I hope that we have answered all of your questions. However, we are slightly busy. We have plans to work out with the Great Council at Cora'nag, and we shall find the equipment you have thus far requested. Return on the morrow, and we shall present them to you.

"You are welcome to remain here for as long as you like, but we think that it would be best if you find an inn somewhere in town to stay the night at."

With that, the six get into a small circle near the back of the room - and vanish.

 

[Zhure]

Osius shoulders his light pack.

"Well, I for one want to get some sleep. Let's find an inn and then see about this Tristam fellow's goods in the morning."

Pointing at Syld in a friendly manner... "I can see fine in the dark, I just want to be able to see as well as any opposition we meet. I'm sure Jannson will appreciate the enhancement as well."

 

[Dalamar]

Syld hands the drilbu the the goblin before the council leaves. After they have left, he raises his right eyebrow and speaks to Osius
"I didn't know humans can see in the dark, or can you do something I am not aware of?"

 

[Zhure]

Syld hands the drilbu the the goblin before the council leaves. After they have left, he raises his right eyebrow and speaks to Osius
"I didn't know humans can see in the dark, or can you do something I am not aware of?"

Osius looks around to make sure no prying eyes are on him and slowly draws his psicrystal out from it's hiding place on a necklace of bones.

"Sometimes it tells me things, things I can't otherwise see. It's not as good as being able to see in the dark, but I've managed."

 

[Jarval]

Osius looks around to make sure no prying eyes are on him and slowly draws his psicrystal out from it's hiding place on a necklace of bones.

"Sometimes it tells me things, things I can't otherwise see. It's not as good as being able to see in the dark, but I've managed."

Jansson looks with interest at Osius' psicrystal.

"Fascinating things, those. I've never had the skills to craft one though."

He shoulders his pack and heads for the stairs down.

"Well, I say we head to the tavern. I could do with some sleep."

 

[Dalamar]

"I agree, we should head for bed, especially now that we are going to go kick some Thri-Kreen but tomorrow."