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Ties that Bind - Silverymoon - Chapter 1 "Diplomats?"

[sblock=Gabrion] OOC: I though the first post you could describe my entrance.[/ooc]

Aseir Mostana, Male Human

'At least this is the north country,' Aseir thought. 'Finding someone in the southlands or even Waterdeep would be much, much more difficult. Not that I mind the difficulty, it gives me more time to enjoy the sun and wind on my face.'

Aseir had spent some time in flight already today. Much like any other time, Aseir tends to flight in a standing position, thoroughly enjoying the feel of the wind on his face and body. As he spotted the lean-to and he apparent quarry, Aesir slowed and made certain that his hood was covering much of his face and that his cloaks were at least presentable.

When he got to about seventy feet away, Aseir waited a moment or two so he did not startle any delicate negotiations. Once they saw him he called out in common, "Greeting and good wishes to those on the ground. Might I have a word, should you have a moment or two?"

The man stood at about six feet tall, though he seemed slightly hunched over with shoulders slumped. He wore a tan, hooded traveling cloak that covered much of his body and was several thin layers of cloth. Clothes of tans and browns were apparent as were sandaled feet. Skin that could be seen from the hands and bare portions of the feet was tanned to a deep bronze color. A bronze-colored falchion hung on his belt and a bow of crystal (tiger-eye in appearance) and quiver were slung over his shoulder.


[sblock=Gabrion] Active Powers for the day: Inertial Armor [+9 AC armor] 10 pts, Dispelling Buffer 10 pts, Overland flight 10 pts, Darkvision (permanent). Points remaining 140.[/sblock][/sblock]
 

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(Sense Motive: 19; http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=184905)

Jonas' feline head bobs up and down in agreement.

"Indeed! Once I know what I'm looking for, I can track them with ease!"


With another confusing flurry of fur, he assumes the shape of a proud grey and white wolf and begins sniffing around the ground.

(survival roll for Tracking (gained as a bonus feat in wolf form) [1d20+18]=37; http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=184915, includes racial bonus of +4)
 

"They were human raiders so far as I could tell. If you're following their trail, I can show you were they travelled through the woods over here."

With that the lad walks back to the edge of the treeline and follows it east for a short distance until he points out some obvious marks of a group moving through the area. Jonas is easily able to see the trail (and presumably follow it).

As the three of them are standing there inspection the ground though, they see a cloaked individual flying toward them from the west, landing about 70 feet away, and calling out to them.

[sblock=OOC]Apologies for the delay, I've been way to busy of late.

Jonas easily catches the bandit's trail.

Rystil and Shayuri, you can both read keia's sblock in her post to see exactly what you see/hear upon her arrival.[/sblock]
 


Aseir Mostana, Male Calimshan Windwalker

Rystil Arden said:
"Hello there, sir--" Cassandra calls up to Aseir, "And who might you be? By the way, I like your sword--very pretty!"
Aseir floated down to a height of ten feet from the ground. "I am Aesir Mostana, my friend. I have been asked to deliver a gift to a 'Cassandra' from some dwarves that were recently saved."

"I am pleased that you like my sword . . . thankfully, I have not had to use it often,"
Aesir replied.
 
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"Oh dear...I do not ask for payment for what I do, though I suppose I can accept a gift. Thank you for delivering it all this way, Aseir--did they pay you first? As I'm afraid I don't have anything to give you for your courier service."
 

Aseir Mostana, Male Human

"Oh no, my lady, no payment is necessary for one such as I, a humble servant," Aseir replied, waving the thought off with a wave of his hand. "I do apologize, as well, my lady, I did not mean to interrupt you - are you on another rescue mission, perhaps?
 
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"Are you sure? That's awfully generous of you, and you underestimate your own ability, it seems--most people I know who can manifest that sort of Overland Flight magic would consider it beneath them to be used as a courier like that--even I myself only mastered that power recently."

"As for another rescue mission, actually I am on one right now--we just started when we found out that this boy's family was kidnapped by bandits."
 

Aseir Mostana, Male Human

Cassandra said:
"Are you sure? That's awfully generous of you, and you underestimate your own ability, it seems--most people I know who can manifest that sort of Overland Flight magic would consider it beneath them to be used as a courier like that--even I myself only mastered that power recently."
Aseir held up his hand in mild protest, "Truly, my lady, I am not one who beleives one's station is determined by the power he, or she, wields. I have learned this in a most difficult fashion and carry it very much to heart now."

Seeing that there had been no attack on him, Aseir floated down the remaining distance . . . hovering a foot off the ground as he regarded the duo.

Cassandra said:
"As for another rescue mission, actually I am on one right now--we just started when we found out that this boy's family was kidnapped by bandits."
"Indeed!" Aseir replied, seeming most pleased. He threw back his head a bit, most likely revealed the same dark bronze skin on his chin and cheeks as his hands and feet.

"If you are indeed Cassandra, and you do meet the description I was given, I should give you this item before discussing any other matters," Aseir commented. "I will admit to you that I have not tested the amulet in any way, being simply the courier."
 
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"And humble too! Zerthimon teaches that the self must be subsumed to the path of the mind and service to the People, but I have still seen few of true talent who follow that catechism. It is refreshing."

"Yes, I am truly Cassandra. Oh, and what was the name of the dwarf who sent you?"
 

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