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The Sceptre of Kings-A Heroic Dwarven Quest
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Knight Otu
First Post
Skezzketh nods in response to Elspeth's appraisal.
Uriel
Living EN World Judge
The Svirfneblin smiles again, his good eye scanning the group, the Jewel in his other socket following as if it too saw .
Awaiting conformation from the Prince regarding his services, the Gnome quietly sips his ale.
Burgain siddles up to the Prince,his comfort level growing with the new guests 'Well, for my 2 coppers, I will tell 'ya that these Deep Gnomes are a spooky lot, but a true one. Never has I heard of one betrayin' those that they deal with.' The Innkeepers then goes about sweeping the floors near the door, there having been so much recent activity.
Awaiting conformation from the Prince regarding his services, the Gnome quietly sips his ale.
Burgain siddles up to the Prince,his comfort level growing with the new guests 'Well, for my 2 coppers, I will tell 'ya that these Deep Gnomes are a spooky lot, but a true one. Never has I heard of one betrayin' those that they deal with.' The Innkeepers then goes about sweeping the floors near the door, there having been so much recent activity.
Erekose13
Explorer
Mohgrym nods, "I agree with the others, I think that these deep gnomes can be trusted. Whats more if this one is any indication, they are battle hardened which will be good if we choose to hire them as scouts. I would be interested to see some of the maps these gnomes have made of the area, they might suplant the ones that we have already." The rather obvious scarring on the deep gnome immediately explains his mispronunciation and makes Mohgrym feel ashamed for having assume that he had been slighted. Hearing everyone's support for the gnomes, he too throw's his support behind them.
Thels
First Post
Alembregh smiles at his companions: "Fine, we're in agreement then. Master Hembred, please bring me my purse." Raising his voice so the whole room can hear: "Master Hreltren, it seems like we are in business!"
OOC: Besides a little gold, the purse should contain gems total worth 600 GP. Did I understand correctly that that would buy the services of him and his brother for 2 weeks?
OOC: Besides a little gold, the purse should contain gems total worth 600 GP. Did I understand correctly that that would buy the services of him and his brother for 2 weeks?
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Uriel
Living EN World Judge
OoC: The Gnome and his brother are 200/week total, +100/per additional Gnome. 600 would buy two gnomes for three weeks or three gnomes for 2 weeks.
IC: Hreltren Jaspereye takes the offered gems, offering his hand in agreement, his grip that of the Dwarven style,thumb extended fully out to the side, hand upturned for the Prince's likewise extended hand, palm facing down.
<a sign of Respect as well of accepting a Contrat, as the Gnome's hand faces up for the pay, whilst the Prince's faces down as if dropping Payment into it>
After shaking hands, the Gnome pulls up a chair and begins making various marks and deliniations on your Map, showing the placemet of various Goblins,Orcs, a Drow enclave and the Duergar fothold in Cuvaghn. As well, he marks the existance of the 9 Portals that he knows of (besides te one that sits a half-mile away under Dwarven Guard. Explaining the Portals to those unfamiliar with them, Hreltren begins'The Portals use Earth Magic to transport travellers from one Portal to another. Each can be activated for just under a minute without fear of damage or even destruction. Afterwards, there is a period for them to recharge lasting from 10 minutes to over an hour. In Elder days, there were stronger Portals in Cuvaghn, but their nature is beyond our learning now, Some of my folk, indeed some who were here for the Wyrm's Coming and aided in evacuations tell of these being destroyed from taxation, so great was the strain of the magics needed to get hundreds safely away. Some of these exploded, killing those operating them and those travelling.Such is a sad but accepable loss, for many more there were who escaped and found their way to Temperlain, the maker of Prince Alembregh's Map most likely among them.Dwarf Clan Valkorim controls this Portal and charges a fee for it's use.100 Gold a head Outgoing.There is no charge coming in from another Portal, provided the correct sequence of Arcane Codes is used, thus showing that you are friendly and not of the Enemy.'
<Arcane Lore DC 20-40 for really old and disrepaired Portals figure out how to activate a Portal. Most will fall around 25, and no problem for Stori most likely>
As you all move in and take a beter look at what the Svirfneblin is doing and saying, one of the Dwarf soldiers bursts in,it is Hrolf Ironfist, who had been getting the Tusker's stabled.
'Liege! An atttack, not 3 blocks from here, Orcs have come through some Air pasasageways and are carrying off Clan Hurdrinn Dwarfs. It looks to be a Slave taking Party. The runner said near 2 score, and barely a dozen of the Clan warriors on hand, my Prince!'
A voice nearby the Prince whispers 'It would seem that your chance to say hello to Cuvaghn's Populace has come...' Turning to where Hreltren was, Alembregh sees nothing of him.Nobody saw him leave, intent upon Hrolf's message.
<Will post a series of maps tomorrow, detailing areas around each Portal>
IC: Hreltren Jaspereye takes the offered gems, offering his hand in agreement, his grip that of the Dwarven style,thumb extended fully out to the side, hand upturned for the Prince's likewise extended hand, palm facing down.
<a sign of Respect as well of accepting a Contrat, as the Gnome's hand faces up for the pay, whilst the Prince's faces down as if dropping Payment into it>
After shaking hands, the Gnome pulls up a chair and begins making various marks and deliniations on your Map, showing the placemet of various Goblins,Orcs, a Drow enclave and the Duergar fothold in Cuvaghn. As well, he marks the existance of the 9 Portals that he knows of (besides te one that sits a half-mile away under Dwarven Guard. Explaining the Portals to those unfamiliar with them, Hreltren begins'The Portals use Earth Magic to transport travellers from one Portal to another. Each can be activated for just under a minute without fear of damage or even destruction. Afterwards, there is a period for them to recharge lasting from 10 minutes to over an hour. In Elder days, there were stronger Portals in Cuvaghn, but their nature is beyond our learning now, Some of my folk, indeed some who were here for the Wyrm's Coming and aided in evacuations tell of these being destroyed from taxation, so great was the strain of the magics needed to get hundreds safely away. Some of these exploded, killing those operating them and those travelling.Such is a sad but accepable loss, for many more there were who escaped and found their way to Temperlain, the maker of Prince Alembregh's Map most likely among them.Dwarf Clan Valkorim controls this Portal and charges a fee for it's use.100 Gold a head Outgoing.There is no charge coming in from another Portal, provided the correct sequence of Arcane Codes is used, thus showing that you are friendly and not of the Enemy.'
<Arcane Lore DC 20-40 for really old and disrepaired Portals figure out how to activate a Portal. Most will fall around 25, and no problem for Stori most likely>
As you all move in and take a beter look at what the Svirfneblin is doing and saying, one of the Dwarf soldiers bursts in,it is Hrolf Ironfist, who had been getting the Tusker's stabled.
'Liege! An atttack, not 3 blocks from here, Orcs have come through some Air pasasageways and are carrying off Clan Hurdrinn Dwarfs. It looks to be a Slave taking Party. The runner said near 2 score, and barely a dozen of the Clan warriors on hand, my Prince!'
A voice nearby the Prince whispers 'It would seem that your chance to say hello to Cuvaghn's Populace has come...' Turning to where Hreltren was, Alembregh sees nothing of him.Nobody saw him leave, intent upon Hrolf's message.
<Will post a series of maps tomorrow, detailing areas around each Portal>
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Thels
First Post
For a short instant, Alembregh is startled by Hreltren's disappearance. Regaining his focus, he kicks back his chair and rises up, heaving his axe up high, buldering through the room: "By Temperlain, no vile orc shall take dwarven slaves while I can help it! Comrades, grab your weapons! Gurin, Bremin, secure the base! Dorn, your men come with me! Hrolf, tell us which way!" Swinging his axe in his right hand, Alembregh hurries towards the door. The business with Hreltren can wait for now.
Jarval
Explorer
Storí smiles as Hreltren tells them of the portals. "I will be most interested to see one of these portals, when time allows. The Order is doing a great deal of research going into such devices."
He looks up at Ironfist's sudden entrance, frowning at this interruption. "Ah, never a quiet moment." He grabs his own weapons and shoulders his backpack, following after the Prince.
OOC: Storí already has his extended Mage Armor cast. He casts this spell in the morning, using it's 20 hour duration to protect him most of the day.
He looks up at Ironfist's sudden entrance, frowning at this interruption. "Ah, never a quiet moment." He grabs his own weapons and shoulders his backpack, following after the Prince.
OOC: Storí already has his extended Mage Armor cast. He casts this spell in the morning, using it's 20 hour duration to protect him most of the day.
