The Psionicle, Part X

[Jarval]

"I swear that the reassembling of the Psionicle will take priority over all other matters. In all choices I make, it will be the deciding factor." Jansson states seriously, holding the priestess's gaze, his own eyes set in determination. "Nothing short of death will turn me from this path, and Gods willing, perhaps even that will not stop me."

He relaxes having said this, and contemplates the priestess's other words. "I understand that not all wish to return from death. The Yuan-Ti healer could not bring back the soul of one of my companions, and I am sure that Niko's spirit resides in comfort. If Desimus has found peace, then I would not draw him from his deserved reward.

"I have no other matters I would discuss with you this night, but if you have any question you would ask of us, we will gladly answer. Much has happened to us over the last few months, and I am happy to relate the events of our search for the Psionicle."

 

[GnomeWorks]

Jansson
"I swear that the reassembling of the Psionicle will take priority over all other matters. In all choices I make, it will be the deciding factor. Nothing short of death will turn me from this path, and Gods willing, perhaps even that will not stop me."

The priestess nods. "Well said."

Jansson
"I have no other matters I would discuss with you this night, but if you have any question you would ask of us, we will gladly answer. Much has happened to us over the last few months, and I am happy to relate the events of our search for the Psionicle."

"We have no questions for you, nor should we hinder you longer." She gestures to the door, and it opens. "I am certain that you would like to rest. We will send word to you in the morning of our progress with your companions."

 

[Jarval]

"My thanks." Jansson bows to the priestess. "My companions and I have had little time to rest during our journey back, so a night spent on the relatively soft mattresses of a tavern will be most welcome. We are staying at the Ace, should you need to find us before the morn."

Assuming no other business is brought up, Jansson will make his way back outside, and take his horse to Thomas, before walking back to the Ace.

 

[Dalamar]

Syld rides his horse to Thomas and then walks to the Ace. All the way, his expression is a little bit more cheerful than it was during the long ride.

 

[GnomeWorks]

At the Ace of Diamonds

You enter the Ace of Diamonds after having dropped your horses off with Thomas.

The place is much as it was before, and little has changed... the barkeep nods to you as you enter. A small group of gnomes is seated at a nearby table, a variety of instruments resting by their chairs, conversing quietly amongst themselves.

"Hello there, again." The barkeep says. "I'm guessing you'll be wanting rooms for the night?"

OoC: Dalamar, I should have some more specific notes for what you find in the books to you in the next few days or so.

 

[The Forsaken One]

[ooC: I Guess Ruth made it home safely? /OOC]

 

[Zhure]

Osius

"That could've gone better. I've never really understood those clerical types. They seem caugh up in maintaining the balance between arcane and psionic forces, or maybe I just misunderstand them," Osius says to the group once they're outside the temple area.

Once at the Aces, Osius will ensure they get sufficient rooms.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Ruth - you find your smithy much as you left it, and it appears that your apprentice has been keeping things relatively clean. Your room, too, is in good order.

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At the inn, Osius secures rooms for the group for 5 gold total.

"Will you be taking meals in the morning, as well?" The innkeep asks. "That'd be a gold extra, for all of you... warm bread, with slices of ham and a hunk of cheese. A good meal, if I say so myself."

 

[Zhure]

Osius

Osius pays the small fee.

"I don't know about breakfast; I'll have my companions speak for what they want. I'm on a fast right now," Osius says, smiling at the hospitable innkeeper.

Once he has unpacked his minimal gear in the rooms, Osius will begin meditating on the Amethyst, hoping to clarify his connections to it. When the rest have settled in, he will remind them of the breakfast offer from the innkeeper.

 

[Jarval]

"Ah, while my friend doesn't care to eat, the rest of us will have some breakfast." Jansson smiles at Osius, and hands a gold coin to the innkeep. He also orders an evening meal for all his companions (obviously excepting the never hungry Osius ), and takes a seat at one of the tables.

"So, we speak with the council tomorrow. What matters should we discuss with them? While my predominate concern is this Ratheqar, I think we also need to discuss the matter of our funds with them. We're incurring some considerable expenses, and I for one am starting to run short of gold."