Whirtlestaff's Wizards' Academy Revisited, IC02

[Leif]

Lord Kyle

[sblock=KerlanRayne]OOC: First of all, I am VERY Sorry. I seem to have annoyed and frustrated you, which was not my intention. It seemed like you were changing the post to make me feel better, but all I was trying to do was assure you that I didn't have a problem with how you were handling it. I don't hate inconsistency but I didn't know if it was intentional in order to make things easier, or you just didn't remember the initial encounter. Once again I am VERY sorry. I will now move on with the game. [/sblock]

[sblock=KerlanRayne, OOC]Not a major deal. Don't worry about it.[/sblock]

"Wait. As this letter indicates, the Crushed Skull Orcs are planning on raiding human settlements more aggressively soon. Will there be any kind of payment or reward associated with defeating this tribe, or the White Fist Orcs that you have pointed us towards?"

Lord Kyle says, "Hmm, the White Fist Band is too far removed from Pembrose for me to offer a reward for their defeat by myself. But, as I understand it, they are located somewhere between Pembrose and Twain. Perhaps I can convince my younger brother, Taylor, the Overseer of Twain and the Thorfax Mines, to make a contribution toward the defeat of the White Fist Band. I will see if something can't be arranged, but I warn you that it may be a more modest reward than you hope for."

 

[KerlanRayne]

[SBLOCK=Leif, OOC]

Not a major deal. Don't worry about it.

OOC: Well I feel like I opened my big mouth and talked our way out of a big reward. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Sorry guys. (and girls)[/SBLOCK]"Ah, your brother. We heard about him on our visit to Twain, but we were not introduced. We will have to go see him when we return there. If the White Fist Orcs are near Twain, does that mean that the Crushed Skull Orcs are in the same area?"

 

[Leif]

Lord Kyle

[SBLOCK=Leif, OOC]OOC: Well I feel like I opened my big mouth and talked our way out of a big reward. Oh well, easy come, easy go. Sorry guys. (and girls)[/SBLOCK]

[sblock=Kerlan]Nah, maybe not. [/sblock]

"Ah, your brother. We heard about him on our visit to Twain, but we were not introduced. We will have to go see him when we return there. If the White Fist Orcs are near Twain, does that mean that the Crushed Skull Orcs are in the same area?"

"The White Fist Orcs are not exactly near Twain, their den is located in the Gaskar Hills somewhere between Pembrose and Twain, I believe it to be roughly in the middle. At least these villains have been known to trouble both the outlying farmers of Pembrose and also those of Twain, on occasion. I'm not precisely sure where the Crushed Skull Orcs make their home. I have heard of them and their fearsome reputation. My sources indicate that their tribal lair is secreted far below Quail Valley in the Great Underdark. It is for that very reason that they seem, in my estimation, to be the fiercer of the two bands of monstrous villains. I believe that something dreadful happens to an orc when he is able to live out his life always sheltered from even the merest glimpse of starlight or moonlight. It seems to make them burn all the more with that bloodlust that is so common among their kind."

 

[KerlanRayne]

"Is there anyone who might have more precise locations for the two tribes?"

 

[Leif]

Lord Kyle

"Is there anyone who might have more precise locations for the two tribes?"

"I suppose that our local erstwhile rangers, Borden and Garsen Minx, might know more that I do about that. I'm not certain that they would know the route to the Crushed Skull Orcs, because, as rangers, they spend most of their time above ground in the Forest of Nin, but I feel relatively certain that they will also know how to locate the White Fist Orcs. The Minx brothers are twins who live in a log cabin just north of Pembrose."

 

[Scotley]

Tylara

Holding up near the door as the discussions continue, Tylara takes careful mental notes of the information revealed. For now she keeps her own council and awaits the others.

 

[KerlanRayne]

"Minx brothers. Yes, thank you very much. We will get directions from your aide and let you get back to your business. Thank you, your lordship, and have a pleasant day." Upon saying this, Kerlan gives a slight bow of farewell and takes his leave, along with the others. He gets directions from the aide and they all return to the Inn in order to prepare for the trip.

 

[Leif]

Lord Kyle's Aide

"Minx brothers. Yes, thank you very much. We will get directions from your aide and let you get back to your business. Thank you, your lordship, and have a pleasant day." Upon saying this, Kerlan gives a slight bow of farewell and takes his leave, along with the others. He gets directions from the aide and they all return to the Inn in order to prepare for the trip.

Ironically, Kerlan learns that the Minx Brother's live just a short distance to the north of the clearing where the wizard's spent their first night in the woods, way back when they were first on their way to meet Magus Crus. (Well, relatively speaking that is, it's about 7 miles away.)

 

[KerlanRayne]

"Ohh, pshaw!! That's hardly a fair price! I'll not have you going all over town saying, 'Oh, that Tinker, he's a no good cheater, he is! Why, he practically stole a spell from me!' No, that will never do. I just have two items that I'd like to know a bit more about, so, how about, say, 125 gp for each of them? Can you live with that? Oh, all right, 150 gp each?"
OOC: I'm turning over a new leaf! Gone are the days of needy wizards!

While the others prepare for the trip, Kerlan goes down to the shop and identifies a couple of items for the Bard that owns the place. It only takes him a few minutes. Do you want to let me know what the items are or just give me the money?

 

[Leif]

Kerlan Rayne

You assume that Tinker has that much cash in his possession currently, that he is willing to part with it, and that he has more items to identify. These are all far from foregone conclusions. But, I'm feeling generous just now, so Tinker will pay Kerlan 125 gp to identify one item. It turns out to be a Wand of Detect Secret Doors with fifteen charges remaining.

Oh, and Tinker also tells Kerlan that he only has the money right now because he was able to sell a mysterious key (that appeared to be made from a diamond) to Regis Baum recently. You know that name, because it is prominently emblazoned on the sign of a nearby shop: Regis Baum's Fine Wines.

OOC: note that the module specifically speaks of how "greedy and self-serving" Tinker is, too, so this will probably not happen again, unless you have something to offer him in exchange.