The Secret Scion

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Such a job could be quite dangerous. It will require some careful planning. Do you have any maps of the old tower? Do you know of anyone who has ventured in since the tower's destruction? It might take a few days to gather all the information necessary and make sure we are properly equipped."

"I have some maps of the old tower, but I doubt they'll do you much good. Most of the tower shattered, and what didn't shatter got all mixed around. And I can't tell you how many people have been in there since it fell. Thousands at least, maybe millions. People that had relatives there came to claim what bodies and possessions they could find, businessment came to take away goods and documents, and scavengers have been coming ever since to claim what's left." Dargun says with a sigh.

"Come on, don´t be such a bunch of sissies," says Harolk. "It´s only a matter on coming in, getting the gadget, and coming out. And how much did you say you´re going to pay us?"

"Well now, I believe I can offer you three hundred gold apiece, or something from my vaults of similar value. An item of a small enchantment, or perhaps a weapon of dwarven quality," he says simply. "Oh, something else you will need, a drawing of what you're retrieving! Most people haven't seen a lock when it's outside of a door, so take this diagram. The lock is roughly the size of a small melon, so it weighs quite a bit. The keys may be near it, but don't worry if you can't find them. We can always make new ones."

Dargun smiles broadly at Bail's enthusiasm, and stands and clasps the young man's hand in acceptance of his service. "I thank you Bail, and the rest of you for accepting. This may not be as glamorous as a daring rescue, but it is important to my House. If you need any mundane items, rope, lanterns, that kind of thing, I believe I have some of that on hand. What do you need in that respect?"

"Into the bowels of the city again," replies Hxaptös with more than a little trepidation. I hope you're right about this group thing. Heading back down towards the Cogs sounds like a pretty bad idea to me. THEY are down there, Xoriat edges ever closer, he thinks to Voice.

Don't be afraid of them, or you're going to be a terrified little mouse for the rest of your days. Is that how you want to be remembered? As a scared little boy?

 

[Someone]

Harolk, male human fighter

That makes four hundred for killing a goblin and finding a thingamagig thinks Harolk. If everyone in this city is willing to rid themselves of money in this way, I´ll have a very easy life here

"No problem" says Harolk. "You´ll have your lock, tied of hands and feet. And yes, some of these, you know, ropes and such could be useful."

[ooc: Harolk is picking a rope, rations for one day, and a watersking, and a couple sunrods if they are available. I´d get a lantern, but I´ll need both hands to fight and we don´t want spilled flaming oil every time we start a fight]

 

[lotuseater]

Kazan Oleander(Arimart) - Half-Elf Spellthief

Kazan examines the diagram carefully, looking to see if he can identify anything special about it's design. After everyone has had a chance to examine it, if no one objects, he will fold it carefully into one of his notebooks.

The half-elf will then tear off a clean sheet of parchment and prepare a list of things that they will need:

12 sunrods
Bulls-eye lantern
common lantern
20 pints of oil
12 waterskins
One week's worth of trail rations, x6
6 lengths of silk rope, 50'
2 miner's pick
2 shovels
20 pitons
2 hammers
6 bedrolls
1 pack mule and all necessary saddle bags

He hands the list to Dargun, after letting everyone else have a look who cares to. "I believe in being prepared. If anyone else can think of anything else we might need, please add it to the list." To Durgon he says: "Please have your servants gather all this up for us. In the meantime, I believe it would behoove us to head towards the site of the wreckage and talk to some of the residents nearby. The more information we can gather before we actually enter, the better prepared we can be. We might even find a guide that has actually been inside before. Of course we must do all this quietly. We don't want to draw too much attention to ourselves."

He does not mention it out loud, but Kazan would also like to take the opportunity to go have a look at the site listed on the bit of parchment found on the goblins. He decides to mention his intentions to the others as soon as they are alone again. He still does not entirely trust their host. What better way to get rid of some people who have been meddling in his affairs than to send them into the darkest reaches of the city, where they can be quietly dispatched and none will be the wiser.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Dargon looks at the list, and nods, but frowns at the last thing on the list. "Well, I can understand the need for a pack beast, but the wreckage of the glass tower would be very dangerous for a four-legged beast. The place is still littered with shards, and inside it's very twisted and cramped in places. I would recommend an alternative. I have a minor magical item that I use when moving heavy furniture about, it creates a large disk that floats along behind you, and can carry quite a bit of weight. I could see fit to loaning it to you," he says thoughtfully. "Now, you run off and do what investigating you need to do, and I'll see what we have in the stores."

OOC - Specifically where are you headed to, in what order, and you can go ahead an make any checks (gather info, diplomacy, UMD) you may need to do so. I trust you to make your own checks.

 

[Bront]

Mel feels she's prepaired*, and is waiting on Bail to let her borrow the book so she and Rayni can go study it in her room. She balks a little at Arimart's list.

"Wow Arimart, we need all that stuff? That's an awful lot. I hope you don't need me to carry much of it, I think I'd colapse."

 

[Rystil Arden]

OOC - Specifically where are you headed to, in what order, and you can go ahead an make any checks (gather info, diplomacy, UMD) you may need to do so. I trust you to make your own checks.

(OOC: Oooh, bring Rayni for Diplomacy--she has +18. Aid Another her and it goes to +20 Though actually, she's going to spend some time with her friend Melphina for a while now )

 

[lotuseater]

Kazan Oleander(Arimart) - Half-Elf Spellthief

When Dargun offers the use of his traveling disc, Kazan nods in excitement. "Yes, I was worried about the pack animal as well, but we definitely need some means to carry all the neceessary gear without weighing down our warriors--or Mel--too much. I agree that your furniture mover should be just what we need."

OOC: I will work on leveling up my character soon and post on the investigation when i get the chance.

 

[Bront]

"So, Bail, can Rayni and I study the book for a bit more? I think I may have something I can reference in my room that may help me understand it more."

OOC: Daz, did Bail catch Mel's request to borrow the book for a bit?

 

[Someone]

Harolk, male human fighter

Harolk laughs out loud when Kazan read his list. "Did I miss something? I wasn´t aware we were going to sack Xen´drik" says. "Dude, you´re too serious. Relax a little, or you´ll grow wrinkles."

"We´ll gather then here tomorrow. I´ll meanwhile do my own investigation: find out were this city hide the hottest chicks. Are you coming, Bail? You seriously need to catch up after that time with the goblins."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"The hottest chicks?" Rayni asks, her beautiful golden hair gently swaying as she smiles and shakes her head in puzzlement, "Probably in the stuffiest chicken farm?"