Vengeance in Mornonas

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon remembers the hotel where Gror was staying. Though hunted and virtually friendless in a strange city, he knows he has to stay focused. There is still someone who needs him. Someone he hasn't been able to find. He's failed to save his two friends, but maybe he can do better for his love.

He hurries through the streets, trying not to draw attention to himself. He wonders if perhaps the Almats are staying at this hotel as well.

 

[DarkMaster]

OOC Oculus I assume you meant the restaurant where you were supposed to meet with the others.

Jasper and the three soldiers heads back towards the restaurant located near the main gate of the city.

Dai does the same and heads back towards that same restaurant.

Occulus goes back and sit with the old professor who doesn't say a word about his little chat with Hl'lar pretending that he never happened. Oculus spend about an hour and quickly comes to the conclusion that most of what they are researching can be found in the book that Solomon found in the Almat's house. Unless he reveal it to her they won't progress very quickly. After an hour Oculus leaves the elderly women. " I think I will do the same, let's meet tomorrow morning, Uder should be here to help us continue our search, can I count on you?

OOC Silentspace you can put your answer, but whatever you say I assume you then leave to meet with Hl'lar.

Oculus and the professor leaves the building togheter. "This is so exciting Oculus, we might be on the verge of a new industrial revolution, where magic would become part of the commoner daily life, do you realise the impact on our society if everyone could teleport at will, humanoid gathering as we know them would become obsolete, why live in the city when you can live in the Kudor Mountain Chain 500 miles away near a beautiful lake and teleport here in the morning to do your study and teaching with people from almost all over the world. and that is only with the teleport spell, now imagine what we can do with all the others. " The elderly women really seems to be stuck in her dream. As you both approaches the gate she said. "Good night Oculus, I will now go home, take good care of you and I hope your dream let you pass a good night." She then heads towards the bungallow section of the campus.

Oculus pass in front of the two guards located at the campus door wondering what could have happen to his friend while he was here.

He then heads towards the small local restaurant hoping his friend and Hl'lar will be waiting for him. Oculus enters the very small restaurant a few people are sitting most of them locals of the town sectors. As he expected there aren't any scholars around, this is a poor restaurant with insects crawling on the wall and the paint could get some freshnup. At the back a small woman elf is at the counter, she seems quite young and smily. Behind her a large older elf who strangely looks like the younger women is preparing chicken and beef on a small industrial grill. A few vegetable and rice can be found on the right of the grill and fresh water and ale on the left. Oculus while a bit disgusted by the general aspect of the place is surprised by the delicious smell coming from the grill. Whatever spices this elf puts on these pieces of meat smell wonderfull.

Oculus notices Hl'lar sitting at a small table near the grill eating a chicken with rice and vegetable. Hl'lar notices Oculus and waves at him while holding his chicken in the left hand.

As he is about to respond, Oculus sees Dai seriously bleeding enter the restaurant. A few locals noticed him and unused to see injured men gets a bit scarred.

Solomon heads back to the port sector, walking fast but always trying to stay hidden either in the shadow of the falling sun or among dense crowd. As the night falls less and less people wonder in the streets. He finally gets to the Golden Lion. He is now in front of the Inn where he saw Gror get out. Solomon is hidden in a side street of the port. As he observes the Inn he notices two beggars sleeping in the street hidden under pieces of the Mergovian Gazette. From his position Solomon can notice a few window on the second and third floor of the establishement. The second floor is lit and seems to be occupy by people eating and drinking at tables. It's probably around 8 now and most of the third floor window seems to be unlit. Those who are are covered with a drape so Solomon can't see inside. From his position he can only identify the main entrance. A large double door guarded by two very large human, dressed with studded leather armor and wearing short swords on their belt. The Inn harbor a large golden Lion insigna above the door and seems to be in an impeccable condition.

OOC DogHead please post your character I might be able to introduce it soon.

 

[silentspace]

Oculus tells the professor that he will be at the library tomorrow morning.

Back at the tavern, he rushes over to Dai and examines his wounds. "What happened? Are you alright?" What have they gone and gotten themselves into? And where are the others? Are they alright?

Seeing Hl'lar, Oculus leans down close to Dai, and as part of his examination (where are you hurt? can you move your arm? do you feel numbness here?), he whispers in a low voice, "That's Hl'lar over there, he's one of two groups I've discovered investigating the witches and the stones. I feel I can trust him, but let's not let on what we know just yet. There's a lot I need to tell you when we're alone." Then, in a louder voice. "Street thugs and bandits did this to you? I can take care of your wounds, but I need to get you in a room somewhere, so you can heal properly... Hl'lar, don't trouble yourself, I'll be right back." If there are no rooms here, Oculus will take Dai to an inn so he can treat his wounds and they can talk.

 

[Ferrix]

Back at the tavern, he rushes over to Dai and examines his wounds. "What happened? Are you alright?" What have they gone and gotten themselves into? And where are the others? Are they alright? ...ETC

"I al...right?" The words stutter out, making it even harder to understand his thick accent, "le'st I ain't dead... Telic... po' fool boy." His words grow harsh, an anger at himself, at the world.

For now he lets himself be lead to a quiet room, exhausted, his limbs still shaking from the encounter. "Gnarll dead too..." shaking his head, as if in denial.

Suddenly nearing violence, snapping to his feet, "it's yer people who dun it! Yer's who kill 'em both. Yer's who steal life 'n' m'family." He snags whatever inanimate object is close at hand, a stool, hurling it at the wall, it explodes into shards of wood and splinters. "Dat'n be like m'life!" he screams pointing at the heap of broken wood, "dat is al'dere be left." He backs away from Oculus, slumping against a wall, he collapses to the ground, his head falling into his open hands, his body shudders with enraged sobs.

 

[silentspace]

Oculus, human cleric/wizard

"Tellic is dead? And Gnarll too?" What is happening? How did things get so out of control? Oculus feels dizzy and collapses in a chair. Then, gathering his wits, he says.

"Dai, listen to me carefully. I am playing a very dangerous game here, one which with every move keeps getting more dangerous. They are researching a magic, both arcane and divine, which could reshape the world. And probably destroy much of it in the process. What we've witnessed could be just the beginning. But I'm close to unravelling the mystery, and maybe stopping it. But I can't afford to be seen with you, I need to be a normal university student. We must act as if we barely know each other. I met you just today, this morning, in the street, ok? I only helped heal you because it seemed like the right thing to do. Look here, this is Taka, my familiar. I may need to send messages to you through him. Now quickly, tell me what happened."

Oculus will cast as many healings as are necessary to cure Dai as he listens to his story. Then he'll return to Hl'lar.

Back at the tavern, he'll talk to the people about Dai. "Isn't it interesting? I've seen lots of slaves from the south like him, but that one is a free man, just newly arrived in the city! I just met him not long ago. But it's not surprising that he got beaten up. Probably people thought he was an escaped slave. Anyway, I healed him and he's better now. It was only the right, neighborly thing to do, seeing as he's a free man, and a visitor to our fair city! Isn't Mornonas great? There are so many strange and wondrous people here! A toast to Mornonas!"

After that, he'll sit back down with Hl'lar, pulling his hood up to cover his face, saying he's feeling chilly in the night air.

 

[silentspace]

Oculus will begin the conversation with Hl'lar.

"Hl'lar, for obvious reasons, I don't want to be seen here with you, so let's be quick about this. But let's make sure we understand each other. You are proposing that I continue to work with Uder and the professor, but that I feed information to you. And with your contacts and skills, you can act on that information, getting whatever it is that Uder is searching for first. And when we find whatever that is, we'll split the profits. Is that right?"

"That's a very intriguing proposal. But it would put me personally in great danger. And it might require opposing Uder, who appears to be a cleric of some power. If it came to that, can you handle it? You realize I'm not going to take your word on that, right? From what I understand, Uder has a very powerful adventuring party as well. If I'm to consider this, I want to meet your contacts. Tonight. Then we can talk about any potential deals. What do you say?"

 

[Ferrix]

Dai will relay in steady but occasionally curt words what happened to Oculus, the bitterness in his voice for the city and it's people quickly apparent. He will however give a smile that begs of warmth and sadness to Oculus as he heals him, if only he were there to save 'em. Once Oculus leaves, he'll lie down on the bed and just stare at the ceiling, giving his mind a chance to sift away the shadows that cloud, remembering both Telic and Gnarll for the brief time he knew them, the words of his master far away and the love of his family.

 

[DarkMaster]

Oculus prestation seems to convince most of the people in the restaurant. (bluff roll 15-1 +5 ). As Oculus sits down at the old and slightly rotten table he can notice a big smile on Hl'lar faces. "Impressing young men, if you want one day I can teach you how to use your word to fool even the wisest of them all." Hl'lar then looks around at Dai sitting on a nearby table recuperating from what just happened. He then refocus his attention on Oculus

OOC Dai's wand provided him with roll 4+1 hp, Oculus cure light wound 1 2+1, CLW2 5+1 Dai is now fully healed.

He listen carefully to Oculus, noding in agreement here and then. "You understand quickly young men. The elf then takes a large piece of chicken and eats with his hand. he then adds still chewing his chicken "Oh sorry I don't know how to live, care for a little chicken, it's excellent Hl'lar takes the basket with his greasy hands and offers Oculus a piece of chicken.

"Obviously it's dangerous, but you seem to be strong willed individual yourself and not too scared of danger maybe even excited by it. Looking at Oculus surprised expression the elf had making a big fake smile showing all his real and golden teeth, still full of chicken"Sorry, I have that thing, I can quickly identify people personality" He then lowers his head and becomes much more serious. "I realise that you will be taking great risks. To achieve his goal Uder is capable of the worst, and never has any remorse." He then looks at Oculus straight in the eyes in an extremely serious tone. "My contact can be found at the Kobold Sailor near the port, she is the lead drummer of the current band playing there everynight. I will be there at 11 tonight. " The elf stand up takes his basket of chicken and goes towards the lady at the counter he says a few words she turns red, then gives him paper bag. Hl'lar puts his chicken in it. He salutes the cooks and right before leaving the restaurant he tells Dai very loudly. "Welcome to Mornonas, I hope you enjoy your stay in our wonderfull city" He winks at him and leave the restaurant.

Jasper and the three soldiers finally arrives at the restaurant. As they are about to get in a large bald elf holding a bag get out of the restaurant. They can see Dai resting on a bench near the only window of the restaurant. Karn says "Darn Dai he made it, excellent" He rushes inside.

 

[Ferrix]

OOC: Oculus got a room where the actual exchange of what went on occured. And Dai is in that room. So I think that changes your post a bit.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon will conceal himself and watch for about an hour. He will reflect on the days events and see if he sees anyone he knows. He'll also ponder where he might meet up with his friends.