The Secret Scion

[lotuseater]

Kazan Oleander(Arimart) - Half-Elf Spellthief

Kazan drops the book at the sudden shock, but then tries his best to hide the fact that he's hurt. "Well, that was a nasty surprise. And this clatter has frightened all the servants. Our host is sure to learn of it. I strongly suggest we not mention the book to him, until we can be more sure of his intentions."

Assuming that Mel doesn't want to have a go and get herself damaged as well. If she does, I will edit this part out: He closes the book and hands it back to Bail. "It seems it is beyond our capacity to discover it's secrets on our own. Bail, I'm curious to know where you found it and what you can tell me about these former captors of yours. It might help us to learn the book's origins."

 

[Bront]

Kazan drops the book at the sudden shock, but then tries his best to hide the fact that he's hurt. "Well, that was a nasty surprise. And this clatter has frightened all the servants. Our host is sure to learn of it. I strongly suggest we not mention the book to him, until we can be more sure of his intentions."

Assuming that Mel doesn't want to have a go and get herself damaged as well. If she does, I will edit this part out: He closes the book and hands it back to Bail. "It seems it is beyond our capacity to discover it's secrets on our own. Bail, I'm curious to know where you found it and what you can tell me about these former captors of yours. It might help us to learn the book's origins."

"Ugh, what a nasty book. I think it's best left alone for now." Mel says. "If you want, I could spend a few hours studying it, but I'm not going to do anything with it before I get a chance to study it for a while."

 

[D20Dazza]

Bail Human barbarian

"Thank you" Bail says as he holds out his hand to retrieve the book "What has happened has told me much. The book is to dangerous and I will destroy it before I let my friends be hurt" Turning to Kazan he continues "I will keep it brief, we can discuss it at length later if need be." he sighs heavily, an almost imperceptible shudder seems to pass through him, he wipes at his eyes before continuing "I was born into captivity, a prisoner of the Kech Shaarat, a tribe of goblinoids in Darguun. There me and my fellow captives were mistreated and abused, we were kept worse than dogs, in fact at times we longed to swap places with the mangy fleabags that ran unrestrained through the camp. We were beaten, starved, tortured and sometimes killed. The Plain they called us, and the ones they broke were used to spy in places where their kind could not go" Bail pauses, his eyes blank, staring into space, his hands bunched into tight fists he continues "But I would not let them break me, they would not own me like the others. I learnt their langauage and their plans. I was able to escape, and I stole this book as I ran."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Bail, that sounds so terrible...I can't even begin to imagine how awful it was for you, and I can tell that it still pains you. If you ever need someone to talk to about it or a shoulder to cry on, it would be my pleasure to help comfort you...would you like another hug?"

"As for the backlash, its not really the book's fault so much as my lack of experience at triggering its power. I'm sure it'll work next time!"

 

[Bront]

"Bail, I could not begin to understand your pain, but I hope we can help you through it, and you're free now. If it helps, I'll give you a hug as well." Mel says with a calming smile and soothing voice. "But I think that the book is more than it appears, and there is useful information within it, perhaps information that can help stop those that hurt you and are hurting others. Let me spend a few hours reading through it and see if I can decipher more, and perhaps how to work it. Don't destroy it.

 

[lotuseater]

Kazan Oleander(Arimart) - Half-Elf Spellthief

Kazan listens carefully to the boy's story, shaking his head disgustedly at the horrors he endured. "You are lucky to have made it out alive. It speaks highly of your will to survive. But I agree with the others that you should not destroy the book. It might hold secrets that will help you to overthrow the goblins who were once your captors, and perhaps even linked to this dwarf-napping business. I advise you to keep it safe, and not let it fall into the wrong hands."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

The group is able to convince the servants that it was just a little experiment with magic, to avoid getting into any trouble. After a bit, Dargun finally returns, looking somewhat pleased with himself. He breaks into a smile when he sees the whole group has remained, and takes a seat at the head of the table.

"Well now, I can't tell you how glad I am that you decided to stay. I do indeed have a job for you, if you're interested. Let me tell you the tale. In 918, the Glass Tower here in Sharn crashed to the ground, killing a great many people. While it was a great tragedy in terms of loss of life, a great many businesses were also destroyed when the tower fell. Amongst them was a new bank of my house. In that bank was a new vault, and on that vault was a new and unique lock. That lock was specially made, and very valuable. I need someone to go to the ruins of the Glass Tower and find the lock. I know the contents of the vault are probably long gone, but I want the lock back," Dargun says.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Ruins? Hmmm...I don't know anything about glass towers, but I've heard those kinds of places can be scary, with monsters and undead roaming around." Rayni shivers reflexively when she says undead

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"There's no undead that I'm aware of, and no real monsters. Mostly scavengers and gangs. They're rough and defend their territory fiercely, but I am confident you can handle them," Dargun says, making a placating gesture at Rayni.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Oh, so more of a--what's the word?...oh--Slums!--then? I like it a lot better when anyone who might get violent at least might listen to me if we just try to talk and be friends...I'm really not that good when it comes to fighting, but thank you for believing in me, Dargun," Rayni smiles at Dargun.