The Psionicle, Part VIII

[Jarval]

Jansson follows the smith through to the back room, flinching at the sudden burst of heat.

"You may already know of our business, at least to some degree. My companions and I seek to reunite the Psionicle, and use it to purge the ilthilid from the land.

"The fletcher gave us your name, and from what we've heard, you're a good smith and a fine hand with a blade. We could use your skills on our quest.

"Do you wish to join us? It'll be a dangerous trip, I'll not deny it, but we will give you recompense if you will add your blade to our group."

 

[Zhure]

Osius

Having grown tired of waiting on his companions, Osius manifests sustenance then walks into the streets of the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of the illithid threat he knows will be following them soon.

untrained Gather information check, +0

 

[dkoz]

Desimus stands quietly behind Jansson with a congenial smile on his face. He carefully studies Ruth’s response.

 

[The Forsaken One]

[Sorry m8tes, my roommate screwed up my internet connection but it's back now and I'm in business again My appologies for the delay. My bad./OOC]

A quest you say? A real quest! And you ask me to join you!

She drops the rag she is holding and runs towards a wall in the back of the room which she opens through a hidden lever. A muffled voice comes from within the small wallroom.

Offcourse I'll join you! Wow! I've heard a bit about your escapades, mighty impressive indeed. And now you are asking me! Little Ruth! Haha!

She appears again and throws down a bag on the table which she opens and browses through whatever is in it. You take a peek inside and see some gear, some of which you carry yourself. She then disappears into the room again only to appear a few second later with a large piece of cloth in her hand, several feet long. She unwraps it and from in the cloth appears a huge sword, a pink light softly radiating from it. She takes it in both hands and takes a few swings with it. Then steadies it and feels it, balancing it, regaining the touch with the huge piece of steel.
Smiling she looks back up at you from the sword.

Well, it's been a while. But I hope I still got the touch. Ahhhh it's good to hold you again you piece of marvel.

She takes her equipment and walks to the front of the shop again.

Well friend, I'm off for a while I suggest you just close the shop and find something that you can make a real living with... I'm off to find some adventure! Aint it great! Hah! Cya!

She then walks back into the backroom and faces the two of you.

Business in this town is dying anyway so let's get on our way! Ahh free again, a real quest and the smell of adventure in the air. Well where are we off to? I mean I supposse we are going somewhere?

 

[Jarval]

Slightly startled by Ruth's reaction, Jansson follows after the human.

"We do indeed have a goal, but return with us to the Ace. The rest of our group is there, and we can discuss things."

Standing beside Desimus, he speaks quietly to the sorcerer. "Is she quite sane do you think? She seems less than... entirely balanced."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Re: Osius

Osius
Having grown tired of waiting on his companions, Osius manifests sustenance then walks into the streets of the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of the illithid threat he knows will be following them soon.

untrained Gather information check, +0

You ask a few people on the streets if they know anything of illithid and their kin, but you don't find anything useful.

 

[The Forsaken One]

She wraps the sword again in its cloth and nods.

Ok, lets get on our way then!

 

[Zhure]

Osius

Osius expands his search to the gate guards. While it's a low chance, the illithid might come through the gate. Hopefully one of the guards may have heard something.

 

[dkoz]

Standing beside Desimus, he speaks quietly to the sorcerer. "Is she quite sane do you think? She seems less than... entirely balanced."

Desimus is just as taken back by the strange smith's response.

Speaking in a hushed voice to Jansson.
"Sane? I am not sure. She is probably as sane as any adventuring type, but her enthusiasm is refreshing to see."

"Lets see what help she can offer."

In a louder voice he says,
"Off to the Ace then?"

Desimus leaves the shop and starts walking to the Ace at a slow pace.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Osius
"I haven't heard anythin' about any mind flayers," Thomas says, when you ask if he's heard anything about an illithid thread. "Sorry. Hope it wasn't anythin' too important..."

As the gate-guard speaks, you sense the presence of someone, located somewhere behind you. Something that you think that sensed when you left the Ace, and perhaps once or twice since then...