Vigwyn's The Transmuter's Last Touch [IC]

[Rhun]

"I am here quite by mistake, it would seem" says Zazz to the kobold. "I was told that these ruins were abandoned, and came to search them...when we arrived, I was immediately attacked by the other kobolds, and ended up falling down a stair trap with no way back out. I heard you talk of escape, so I wanted to knock you out so I could talk to you without you calling for the alarm. I'm sorry about the wound, but, under these circumstances, I think you can understand why I didn't approach you openly." Zazz makes no mention of his friends or their true purpose for being here as the sticky webby fibers clutch at him.

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Idruma eyes the elf warily. Slowly, her hand drops from the doorknob. She brings an egg out from within her clothing and crushes it in one hand, letting the slime drip to the dusty stone floor. The other hand makes an ancient pattern in the air, ending with her thumb and middle finger together, poised to snap.

"Escape, eh," she remarks. Her tone indicates that she may indeed be interested in working with you, but there is also an edge to it, as if to warn you that she is not yet sure about you and that she is still capable of killing you. "Well, now, I can't have you running around telling everyone that you heard me say that, can I? So, that means I'll either have to snap my fingers and kill you, or work with you to escape this place. But frankly, elf, I don't think you'll last long against Tazex and his warriors, even with me at your side."

 

[Rhun]

"Indeed, that may be true." The elf licks his lips and takes a deep breath, wondering to himself if he could escape the webs before she could kill him. He quickly decides that diplomacy is the best option for emerging from this situation alive, and endeavers to prove it to the kobold. "I have companions of a stalwart nature, and I believe that together we may be able to overcome Tazex and his guards. Seeing as you are the first one here not to try to kill us on sight, I believe that we would be more than willing to work with you to achieve our mutual goals."

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

After a short talk, Zazz convinces Idruma that she can trust the party to help her kill Tazex, and then to let her and her companions go.

Idruma dismisses the web. After a somewhat awkward handshake, she admits to Zazz that she really could not have killed him in the web. In fact, the egg "spell" was just a ruse.

Deciding that she can't trust G'nurken and the other kobold in the cell with him, she uses her magic to put them to sleep after promising to return for them after Tazex is killed. There is also a goblin in another one of the cells, she tells Zazz, but she is content to let him rot there.

"Now let's meet these companions of yours," she says to the elf, and prepares to follow him.

 

[doghead]

Lazaruis's mind races as he tries to decide what to say. His mind is blank. That's not how it should go. A faint sheen of sweat forms on his brow.

Yes! No. Of course. One must to co-ordinate a strategy first.

"Right, I shall do the talking. I do believe I will be the only one who will understand her," he says to his remaining companions. "But you shall both have rolls to play.

"Norbrit, you shall look intimidating. That shouldn't be too much of a challenge I think. No need to brush your beard or anything like that.

"Cyrus. Yes, well ... just try and keep your unique perspective on the world to yourself for the moment."

At the sound of footsteps, Lazaruis turns to peer down the corridor. The kobold seems to be conscious. Indeed, she seems to be following Zazz toward them of her own volition. Are they chatting?

"Hummm? ... That wasn't the plan," the puzzled mage mutters to no-one in particular.

 

[ControlFreak]

Cyrus, HP 19 (max)

Cyrus protests, "But this seems like a perfect opportunity to guide the kobold race into worship of Kord!" He continues, "If the creature can speak with me, Kord would want me to teach it of his wisdom."

Cyrus seems to be thinking about what he just said for a few seconds, and then says, "Yes, I believe he would."

 

[Rhun]

After again apologizing to her for the wound he had caused her, Avaxasir leads the female kobold back to meet his companions. "My friends, may I introduce to you Idruma. She has asked for our aid in removing the leader of this place from power. Idruma, it is my great pleasure to introduce my companions: Lazarius, the learned wizard; Cyrus, priest of Kord; and last, but certainly not least, the ill-tempered Norbrit Nogginsplitter."

 

[ControlFreak]

Cyrus, HP 19 (max)

"Well met Idruma! As my friend has told you I am Cyrus, a Priest of Kord," Cyrus says proudly, "and as Avaxasir has said, I am at your service."

 

[doghead]

"Yes, I believe he would."

"I believe that you believe that he would," Lazaruis mutters.

***​

Lazarius scowls. Zazz and the little scaly thing have been talking. The woman must speak common. She has spoiled his moment. Women are always doing that.

Lazarius smiles brightly. At least now no one will know he had no idea what to say.

Lazarius inclines his head forward slightly. "Not exactly at your service, but willing to work with you I would think. It would be useful to have someone who would know the layout of the ... this place."

Lazaruis pauses for a moment. For dramatic effect.

"But why would you ask for our aid? And what would you bring to the table?"

 

[Rhun]

"She can cast spells," says Zazz, casting a glance at Idruma. "And I can vouch for their effectiveness."