Whirtlestaff's Wizards' Academy Revisited, IC01

[Scott DeWar]

Capizzio takes tylara's coffee and drinks it befor she een has a realization of what has happened...(i hope) " no more coffee for you..." he then moves the cup far and away from her. At the mention of the previous occupation of the dark elf he snaps his attention to the elder mage.

"What was his story Master Crus?" he asks, " the dark elf, why be a rogue first, then wizard. was he an orphan or something?"

 

[Scotley]

Tylara

On the verge of protesting her loss of coffee, Tylara becomes distracted by the Mage's latest comments and Capizzio's question.

 

[Leif]

Magus Crus

"I really don't know, Capizzio. Perhaps he has no 'story.' Perhaps he is just a wicked Drow. He really wasn't much of a student. He was always looking to do things the easy way, taking shortcuts, leaving the details for a later time. I tried to break him of that habit. Now, though I see that this may have been an error on my part."

 

[Scott DeWar]

Capizzio looks to tylara and re-iterates in a soft and gentle voice, "No. More. Coffee. For. You. You will gotta go pee behind every tree between here and pembrose."

 

[KerlanRayne]

"One of the least challenging, safest, things for you to do might be to rid Lord Kyle of an infestation of hobgoblins in an abandoned keep near Pembrose. It is located 6 or 7 miles to the north of Pembrose, so you would probably be better off to make that your temporary base of operations while you take care of this.

Listening to this and looking around Crus's tower, Kerlan gets an idea. "How long has the Keep been abandoned? What would happen to it if we did take care of the Hobgoblins?" Thinking a bit more he asks some more pertinent questions. "About how many hobgoblins are there? Do you know of anyone who would know the layout of the Keep, or would we have to ask about that in Pembrose?"

OOC: Is Pembrose the largest city in the area? Would that be the best place for us to get supplies, spells, and magic items?

 

[Leif]

Magus Crus

"Whoah there, Kerlan! Take a breath once in awhile, son! So many questions! The abandoned keep that I spoke of was built by Lord Kyle to serve as a garrison, but, for whatever reason was left vacant after its construction for just a bit too long, and it was discovered by the aforementioned tribe of Hobgoblins, who decided that if the Humans were not going to use it, then they certainly would. I'm sure that I have no idea how many hobgoblins are in the keep, but I would expect it to be enough to comprise a typical tribe of Hobgoblins. I don't specifically know anything of the layout of the keep, and I'm not certain why anyone in Pembrose would know this, either, except of of course for those who built it. If you really want to know that information, then I expect that you could ask Lord Kyle, himself. I am certain that he does indeed have the plans, and I understand that these Hobgoblins are a bit of a thorn in his side, so I expect that he would be glad to have you undertake to rid Quail Valley of these creatures. Lord Kyle's home is also to be found in Pembrose."

OOC: Regarding the relative size of Pembrose, see: http://www.enworld.org/forum/showpost.php?p=4215549&postcount=8

OOC: Regarding the availability of magic items, the available selection may be somewhat limited, but the two best sources to check in Quail Valley are Pembrose (the largest settlement) and Magus Crus (the most powerful wizard).

 

[KerlanRayne]

"It is located 6 or 7 miles to the north of Pembrose, so you would probably be better off to make that your temporary base of operations while you take care of this. Do you have any friends in Pembrose? And ... I might be persuaded to take something of a holiday in Pembrose myself, just in case you need a little advice. I'll let you do all of your own 'heavy lifting' though!"

"We would be honored if you would accompany us back to Pembrose as a sort of Mentor. How would we get back there, by mundane means or magical?"
"Also, I have some ability in crafting magic items; do you? I wonder if you might help me by supplying a spell or ability that I don't have. Not necessarily now, but maybe down the road. I have nothing specific in mind right now, but knowing what resources I have available is always a good thing."

 

[Leif]

Magus Crus

"Of course, I can craft certain items like any competent wizard can. But, like I said, it will work out better if you do your own 'heavy lifting', meaning that you should not depend upon me as a common fall-back position. If you are really in trouble and I can help, then, of course I will do anything within reason, but this is YOUR adventure, not mine. And I also have my own interests to see about while you are off on your adventure. So, while I may help out if necessary, you should try to do this yourselves. After all, you do want to keep all the booty for yourselves, don't you? And you will want to go ahead of me to Pembrose, as I have some business to finish up here, first. But I will be heading that way soon enough. I may be a week or two behind you. I'm confident that you can handle things on your own."

 

[renau1g]

Struggling to get a word in during the rapid fire conversation, Xavier will reply"That's true, we have proven ourselves in battle, against a trio of ogres no less. While your presence would be more than welcome, I think our development would advance at a faster rate if we are thrown out of the nest, so to speak. I'm for traveling to Pembrose and dealing with this hobgoblin threat" the humans says, adding "as long as we can make it back to classes in time, that is."

 

[KerlanRayne]

"But, like I said, it will work out better if you do your own 'heavy lifting', meaning that you should not depend upon me as a common fall-back position...this is YOUR adventure, not mine."

Oh, yes. I am sorry, I have asked to too much. Your advice would be most welcome. I think we can make it back on or own. I believe the return trip would be only a day or two."

Struggling to get a word in during the rapid fire conversation, Xavier will reply"That's true, we have proven ourselves in battle, against a trio of ogres no less. I'm for traveling to Pembrose and dealing with this hobgoblin threat"

"Actually there were four Ogres. Also, I believe that when we return to Pembrose we should speak with the Innkeeper again. We told him we would try to take care of a problem that he had when we returned. After we have heard him out, then we can decide which problem to tackle first."
"Before we leave however, I would love a tour of your tower Crus, especially your library. Do you think that would be possible?"

OOC: The tour is mostly just for fluff, so you don't have to roleplay it out. If there are any spellbooks in the Library he will look through them for anything interesting but if not, just glaze over it.