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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7980472" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>As the time for the meeting with Reggius was nearing, the group made ready, Rahnee and Darrow changing into their armor. Queron, clearly moved by their willingness to help find his daughter Janatha, wished them success as they headed out the door. Barakus led them southeast to a dark and dingy store in the corner of the district. There they were greeted by the proprietor, Old Fenian, who sported a pegleg and a toothed grin. After a bit of small talk amongst the group, another man entered the store and greeted Barakus, the newcomer evidently being Reggius. He was on the young side and well-proportioned, with a dangerous and edgy air.</p><p></p><p>Reggius' first move was to question Barakus about the "entourage" he had brought with him, although he accepted without comment the explanation that Barakus had need of protection, given the amount of gold he had brought. Some additional verbal fencing and implied threats then ensued between Reggius and the group, although finally they agreed to move to a side room for further discussion. Reggius told them that if anyone left Fenian's before him, that could be bad for everyone. Old Fenian, grinning, hung a sign on the door to make sure no one would interrupt them and then watched the others head for the side room.</p><p></p><p>After Reggius and the others had settled into place and sized each other up some more, Barakus put down fifty gold pieces and slid them across the table to Reggius, saying that Queron was willing to pay more for results. He explained that the four adventurers were assisting him and briefly named them. Reggius, acting confident, negotiated back and forth with Barakus, although sparing some attention as well for exchanges of veiled threats and insults with Darrow. Reggius then asked for more information on the company. Rahnee, Dinendal and Darrow all introduced themselves and were acknowledged by Reggius.</p><p></p><p>When Aerikoth's turn came, in a neutral tone he informed the Astorians associate that he had no desire to introduce himself and in all candor would prefer simply to take what information Reggius had and then cast him aside. Reggius reacted poorly and then moved to leave, lashing back verbally at Aerikoth and ignoring an attempt by Barakus to calm things down. The wizard took advantage of Barakus' interposition to cast a spell aimed at Reggius, which had an immediate and shocking effect on all who watched, as they saw him morph into a toad. (<em>For a hardbitten thug, Reggius showed a singular lack of care in this incident. His hostile personality was no doubt the result of a hard life on the streets - I have known several such individuals - but the rules of these kinds of 'business' negotiations are well known: posture for effect, then negotiate the price. He neglected the latter rule, while overestimating his own control of the situation. It is rarely a good idea to repeatedly threaten and insult a group of well-armed adventurers, especially when they include someone who could turn you into a toad. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>Once the shock had worn off, the party collected Reggius and hastily departed the store. Upon their return to Queron's home, the Council Member became furious, unable to comprehend why the only lead they had found to Janatha was now a toad. Aerikoth agreed to change Reggius back once he had re-memorized the spell. However, after that was done, Reggius immediately attempted to kill the wizard and would not desist until he was himself killed.</p><p></p><p>Queron was appalled by this outcome and in a frenzy of anger ordered the adventurers to leave Teziir and never return. There was little they could do in the face of Queron's rage, so the four departed the house. Aerikoth said he would join the others later, so the other three headed to the eastern outskirts of the city in order to collect their thoughts. Rahnee indicated that she would like to try one last time to talk to Queron and went back into the city, leaving Darrow and Dinendal together in the meantime.</p><p></p><p>(<em>What a disaster! I have great sympathy for Queron, who it seems was relying on the information from Reggius to be able to rescue his only daughter. It is hard to see how Janatha can be found now. --C</em>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7980472, member: 7015827"] As the time for the meeting with Reggius was nearing, the group made ready, Rahnee and Darrow changing into their armor. Queron, clearly moved by their willingness to help find his daughter Janatha, wished them success as they headed out the door. Barakus led them southeast to a dark and dingy store in the corner of the district. There they were greeted by the proprietor, Old Fenian, who sported a pegleg and a toothed grin. After a bit of small talk amongst the group, another man entered the store and greeted Barakus, the newcomer evidently being Reggius. He was on the young side and well-proportioned, with a dangerous and edgy air. Reggius' first move was to question Barakus about the "entourage" he had brought with him, although he accepted without comment the explanation that Barakus had need of protection, given the amount of gold he had brought. Some additional verbal fencing and implied threats then ensued between Reggius and the group, although finally they agreed to move to a side room for further discussion. Reggius told them that if anyone left Fenian's before him, that could be bad for everyone. Old Fenian, grinning, hung a sign on the door to make sure no one would interrupt them and then watched the others head for the side room. After Reggius and the others had settled into place and sized each other up some more, Barakus put down fifty gold pieces and slid them across the table to Reggius, saying that Queron was willing to pay more for results. He explained that the four adventurers were assisting him and briefly named them. Reggius, acting confident, negotiated back and forth with Barakus, although sparing some attention as well for exchanges of veiled threats and insults with Darrow. Reggius then asked for more information on the company. Rahnee, Dinendal and Darrow all introduced themselves and were acknowledged by Reggius. When Aerikoth's turn came, in a neutral tone he informed the Astorians associate that he had no desire to introduce himself and in all candor would prefer simply to take what information Reggius had and then cast him aside. Reggius reacted poorly and then moved to leave, lashing back verbally at Aerikoth and ignoring an attempt by Barakus to calm things down. The wizard took advantage of Barakus' interposition to cast a spell aimed at Reggius, which had an immediate and shocking effect on all who watched, as they saw him morph into a toad. ([I]For a hardbitten thug, Reggius showed a singular lack of care in this incident. His hostile personality was no doubt the result of a hard life on the streets - I have known several such individuals - but the rules of these kinds of 'business' negotiations are well known: posture for effect, then negotiate the price. He neglected the latter rule, while overestimating his own control of the situation. It is rarely a good idea to repeatedly threaten and insult a group of well-armed adventurers, especially when they include someone who could turn you into a toad. --R[/I]) Once the shock had worn off, the party collected Reggius and hastily departed the store. Upon their return to Queron's home, the Council Member became furious, unable to comprehend why the only lead they had found to Janatha was now a toad. Aerikoth agreed to change Reggius back once he had re-memorized the spell. However, after that was done, Reggius immediately attempted to kill the wizard and would not desist until he was himself killed. Queron was appalled by this outcome and in a frenzy of anger ordered the adventurers to leave Teziir and never return. There was little they could do in the face of Queron's rage, so the four departed the house. Aerikoth said he would join the others later, so the other three headed to the eastern outskirts of the city in order to collect their thoughts. Rahnee indicated that she would like to try one last time to talk to Queron and went back into the city, leaving Darrow and Dinendal together in the meantime. ([I]What a disaster! I have great sympathy for Queron, who it seems was relying on the information from Reggius to be able to rescue his only daughter. It is hard to see how Janatha can be found now. --C[/I]) [/QUOTE]
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