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The Test of Time

Scotley said:
Rurrahr gazes at the paper for a moment and then offers a rough translation. "That is what it reads, but I don't profess to understand the importance of it. It seems he is indeed some sort of agent on a mission to recover something very old. If you have paper I can write the translation in Giant script."

Ou Rathlin replies, "I have paper here. See he is a spy after these crystals of foreboding a dire weapon indeed. For the safety of the Diamond Throne we must recover these crystals before the dragons can send another spy. Will you join me in the search?" She then turns to each of you in turn, looking you in the eye.
 

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Rurrahr Litorian Unfettered

Rurrahr grins slightly, pleased that someone else asked the indelicate question that had sprung to mind.
 

Shi-Torob, Giant Champion of Death 1

"He has a point - unfortunately 'heroism' is a profession I can't afford if I want to eat a few months down the line. 'Adventuring' on the other hand... is dangerous buisiness. We'll need a living wage and hazard pay, or a mission with the prospects of us earning both."
 
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"I will," says Milton. "If you are willing to sign on a simple mercenary, that is."

Could it be just a coincidence? That the first day spent in this new city brought him such adventure? Milton doubted it. Whatever this was, it was fate. And perhaps by following this road, it would lead him to his past. If not, money was acceptable as well.
 


Soen Morrowsong - Faen Loresong Magister 1 (AC 12; Hp 8; Spells 3-0, 2-1st)

Turning to the giantess, "I would be more than happy to join you on this most important quest. I am not sure what this item might be but if the dragons want it so badly then I know we don't want them to have it. I like things the way they are now and I would not want certain things to change, such as my freedom. It seems that we all might be companions and form the look of everyone we should not have any difficulty in retrieving this item. As a few of them mentioned I would also like to discuss the form of compensation for taking on such a task."

So we have just been handed a map to an ancient dragon temple that seems to have been untouched for centuries. Hell I would pay them for the opportunity to get amongst those ruins as I am sure the wealth of knowledge, let alone ancient magic, would more than make it worth my while.
 

Rianneth

Just as Ou-Rathlin is about the answer, the door behind her to the rest of the building opens and a gaunt woman in her eighties who still stands straight and tall with the help of a thin wooden cane. Her grey hair is short, her blue eyes piercing. She wears very simple clothing.

"Ou-Rathlin, we have been listening to your conversation from the other room, please give us your report." says the old woman as she enters.

"Yes Rianneth, we ambushed the spy in the central market, removing the threat quickly. These gentlemen were attempting to help us capture the spy and have agreed to aid the Family of the Diamond Throne. They have decyphered the dragon-spy's orders for us and they speak of a powerful weapon." replies the giantess.

"Let me see these orders you speak of." the old woman says as she moves towards the table. She reads quickly over the parchment unfurled on the table. "Indeed it would seem that the dragons once again threaten the very existence of our way of life. turning to the group, "Greetings, I am Rianneth Minaud. You assistance is greatly appreciated, we cannot allow the dragons access to this weapon. The safety and freedom of all who dwell in the Lands of the Diamond Throne is at stake. In regards to your desire for compensation, while we prefer to work with those who have the throne's best interests in mind, this situation demands a more immediate responce. Therefore we can offer you the treasures dug up from this Test of Time, provided you give us a chance to look over any other items that might be weapons of war first. In addition we can offer to pay you men-at-arms rates to cover minor expences, 50gp each/week."
 



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