Waterbrick Down Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) QM Note: Ellaria has been appointed Party Leader for the time being, until Peppermint M's return. Ellaria headed straight for the temple, greeting the dwarf by the door. "Excuse me, I am Doctor Ellaria Arbour from Eubric Freeport. I am here to meet the Head Chief in a business matter, if he would grant me an audience. I have a letter here from Chief Kulbin of Krumbknob..." The attendant looks quizzically at Ellaria as she pushes her way through the crowds and vendors before answering in a nasally tone. "Ah I see, and what time was your appointment scheduled for?" Dumora rolls her eyes and mutters under her breath. "Here we go." ------------------------------------------------------ "Ah, the warmth of your establishment is very much appreciated. What might ye have on the menu for today?" Nur nods with a friendly smile to the customer sitting alone. "Greetings, recommend anything in particular?" Alfred stands motionless just inside the bakery not far from the door. "We have quite the selection, the finest pastries, pies, loaves, and baked goodies you'll find in the entire under-mountain." Pantanan Pie - Grants the Entire Party the Companionship Effect. Costs 40 Gold. Chocolate Chip Cyclopian Cookie - Grants the Entire Party the Comradery Effect. Costs 40 Gold. Croise Croissant - Grants a Random Positive effect and the Doomed Effect. Cost 30 Gold. Legovia Loaf - Restores full ether and health to the target. Costs 75 Gold "The croissants are to die for, my friend." "Krillmyer, where is stupid late brother of yours, he should been back from delivery hours ago? Samwerk see no point in hiring Krillmyer brother if he late all time!" "And he's very grateful Mr. Samwerk, sir. I'm sure he'll be back any moment." ------------------------------------------------------ Atramor eventually finds himself outside of a huge workshop a sign hanging outside denotes the business as Kog's and Company. Inside, the Drafter observes the hurried busyness of several Dwarves and other creatures all attending to various tasks, none of whom seem to pay him any mind, though the sheer noise of the place could certainly be the cause of that. Edited June 19, 2015 by Waterbrick Down
Sandy Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 "Ah I see, and what time was your appointment scheduled for?" "Ah, you see, I do not have an appointment yet. I wish to make one now. You have to accept my apology, for I am a foreigner to these cities and their customs." Ellaria turned to Dumora and muttered: "Can you give me a hand here? We will go to the Glittering as soon as I have finished matters here."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) "Ah, you see, I do not have an appointment yet. I wish to make one now. You have to accept my apology, for I am a foreigner to these cities and their customs." The dwarf pulls out a scroll and unrolls the long document. "Now let's see here, he's quite busy. No, no, no... ah! How about two months from today in the afternoon? He has about a fifteen minutes free." Ellaria turned to Dumora and muttered: "Can you give me a hand here? We will go to the Glittering as soon as I have finished matters here." "Typical bureaucracy, this is why I stayed out of politics." The Vindicator sighs before scowling at the novice, her tone taking on an intimidating nature. "Now listen here boy, these are guests to the under-mountain. I'm sure you can find room in the High Priest's schedule." The novice is taken a little aback. "Ummm, well I might be able to squeeze you in tomorrow before the evening service." "That work for you, Dr. Arbour?" Edited June 19, 2015 by Waterbrick Down
CMP Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Atramor shuffles amount, looking around at the considerably large workshop impressively, and waves a bit to try and get the attention of the overseer-looking woman with the paper. " 'Scuse me. This Kog's and Company? I was told there might be alchemists here who can help me get somethin' checked out."
Sandy Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 The novice is taken a little aback. "Ummm, well I might be able to squeeze you in tomorrow before the evening service." "That work for you, Dr. Arbour?" Ellaria nodded, trying to act as gracious as she knew how. "That will do just fine, thank you. I will be back tomorrow evening. Looks like we have time to spare, then. Off to Glittering to deliver the ashes. We do not have to wait two months to enter the Glittering, do we, Dumora?"
Waterbrick Down Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) Atramor shuffles amount, looking around at the considerably large workshop impressively, and waves a bit to try and get the attention of the overseer-looking woman with the paper. " 'Scuse me. This Kog's and Company? I was told there might be alchemists here who can help me get somethin' checked out." The dwarf acknowledges Atramor's waving and moves closer. "YES, I'M KOG." The woman gestures about still shouting. "AND THIS IS COMPANY. IF YOU"RE LOOKING FOR AN ALCHEMIST, THAT WOULD BE HAVA." Atramor suddenly hears a soft and silky voice in his head. "Ask the kind gentleman what he needs, dear Kog. I'm quite busy at the moment, if I don't keep these compounds in solution, you're going to need a new roof... and floor... and maybe staff." The dwarf looks inquisitively at Atramor. Ellaria nodded, trying to act as gracious as she knew how. "That will do just fine, thank you. I will be back tomorrow evening. Looks like we have time to spare, then. Off to Glittering to deliver the ashes. We do not have to wait two months to enter the Glittering, do we, Dumora?" "I would imagine not." As Dumora and Ellaria prepare to make for The Glittering, they are stopped by a were-bat merchant. "Now aren't you two beautiful ladies looking just fine today? Can I interest either of you in one of these genuine Drandorian voodoo dolls?" Edited June 19, 2015 by Waterbrick Down
CMP Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Atramor frowns and scratches his head as the strange voice appears within it. Yet having it there was more annoyingly familiar than anything. He pulled the golem kidney stone out of his pocket. "Well, if ya' can point the way, I just wanted to get this thing examined. Figure out what it's good for, maybe track down who or whatever made it."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 Atramor frowns and scratches his head as the strange voice appears within it. Yet having it there was more annoyingly familiar than anything. He pulled the golem kidney stone out of his pocket. "Well, if ya' can point the way, I just wanted to get this thing examined. Figure out what it's good for, maybe track down who or whatever made it." Kog indicates a back corner of the workshop surrounded by test-tubes, vials, tomes, lab notes, and alchemical equipment. "TAKE CARE NOT TO KNOCK ANYTHING OVER, WE JUST HAD THAT FAR WALL REBUILT NOT THREE DAYS AGO." As Atramor approaches he notes the odd combination of odors filling his nose, acrid, sweet, and savory all at the same time. Shrouded in black robes the alchemist turns and the Mind-flayer's voice echos in Atramor's head once again. "How dull."
Sandy Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 "Now aren't you two beautiful ladies looking just fine today? Can I interest either of you in one of these genuine Drandorian voodoo dolls?" Ellaria was taken aback by the werebat pushing his wares. "Voodoo dolls?! Excuse me, but why are you selling something like those out in the open? Do people here wish harm upon each other often, then?"
Waterbrick Down Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) Ellaria was taken aback by the werebat pushing his wares. "Voodoo dolls?! Excuse me, but why are you selling something like those out in the open? Do people here wish harm upon each other often, then?" "No, no, no, these are how do you say? Souvenirs. Besides I don't stock the idol ones. Here, here, take a free sample." Pristine Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Light enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. "Want to buy more?" Vilad Leatherwing's Drandorian Voodoo Dolls: Singed Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Fiery enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. Costs 50 gold. Soaked Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Aquatic enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. Costs 50 gold. Frozen Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Icy enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. Costs 50 gold. Shady Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Dark enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. Costs 50 gold. Pristine Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Light enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. Costs 50 gold. Dusty Doll - Causes the Hexed-effect to one Rock enemy, making it act against an ally instead of the heroes for one turn. Has 1/6 chance to break whenever used. Costs 50 gold. Edited June 19, 2015 by Waterbrick Down
Sandy Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 "Want to buy more?" "Umm, thank you for the free sample, I guess, but I really do not have the gold to spend on dolls." Ellaria turned away from the merchant. "Let us continue to the Glittering, Dumora."
Jebediahs Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Meanwhile, back at the Bakery... "The croissants are to die for, my friend." "That good eh? I will take one Croise Croissant and one Pantanan Pie for the road, please." Nur waited at the counter as his dessert was prepared. "Krillmyer, may I ask where your brother delivered to? My companions and I were attacked by some strange subterranean creatures on our way into the city. I'd hate for him to face such beasts alone."
Waterbrick Down Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) "Umm, thank you for the free sample, I guess, but I really do not have the gold to spend on dolls." Ellaria turned away from the merchant. "Let us continue to the Glittering, Dumora." Ellaria and Dumora push past the merchant and continue on their way. As they approach The Glittering, Ellaria can see that the structure is aptly named. The gigantic polished exterior reflects nearly every light within the cavern in a dazzling display of color. Inside the duo find a long queue and after nearly an hour of waiting, the line has still yet to move. Meanwhile, back at the Bakery... "That good eh? I will take one Croise Croissant and one Pantanan Pie for the road, please." Nur waited at the counter as his dessert was prepared. "Krillmyer, may I ask where your brother delivered to? My companions and I were attacked by some strange subterranean creatures on our way into the city. I'd hate for him to face such beasts alone." The Dwarf at the counter places Nur's purchases in a brown paper bag and hands them to the mage. "I doubt it, we don't do deliveries very far outside the city. He left this morning to drop off a cake for Odmin Grindwheel's birthday celebration, but that was nearly three hours ago and it's only a fifteen minute walk." "Ten if he had Samwerk's legs. Why Dwarfs have silly short legs?" Edited June 21, 2015 by Waterbrick Down
CMP Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 As Atramor approaches he notes the odd combination of odors filling his nose, acrid, sweet, and savory all at the same time. Shrouded in black robes the alchemist turns and the Mind-flayer's voice echos in Atramor's head once again. "How dull." "Sorry to disappoint," greeted Atramor bluntly, taking the pointed observation in stride and holding up the golem kidney stone. "I hear you're an alchemist. Any chance ya' could tell me...what the hell this is for? Maybe where it came from?"
Waterbrick Down Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 QM Note: Sandy feel free to separate the loot from the previous battle retroactively. "Sorry to disappoint," greeted Atramor bluntly, taking the pointed observation in stride and holding up the golem kidney stone. "I hear you're an alchemist. Any chance ya' could tell me...what the hell this is for? Maybe where it came from?" "You heard correctly, though that's somewhat surprising considering the current racket." The voice pauses and seeing that Atramor remains standing there the alchemist continues. "It's for the filtration of the golem's equivalent of a blood-stream of course and ergo came from a golem. Some individuals like to turn them into crass tools for sharpening things. Anything else?" The mind-flayer turns back to the concoction he was mixing.
CMP Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) "You heard correctly, though that's somewhat surprising considering the current racket." The voice pauses and seeing that Atramor remains standing there the alchemist continues. "It's for the filtration of the golem's equivalent of a blood-stream of course and ergo came from a golem. Some individuals like to turn them into crass tools for sharpening things. Anything else?" The mind-flayer turns back to the concoction he was mixing. "Doesn't make any goddamn sense...any way of usin' it to tell where the golem came from? Maybe ya' could tell what the hell this golem was eatin'? Anythin'?" Edited June 21, 2015 by CallMePie
Waterbrick Down Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 "Doesn't make any goddamn sense...any way of usin' it to tell where the golem came from? Maybe ya' could tell what the hell this golem was eatin'? Anythin'?" "It makes plenty of sense and if you mean by way of saying you'd like a full alchemical analysis on the origination of the owner of this kidney stone, well then you should have simply said so, or at least thought so." The Mind-flayer snatches up the Kidney Stone and while swirling his potion in one hand plops the nephrological mass into a beaker of blue fluid. After a matter of minutes the alchemist removes the stone with a pair of tongs and hands it back to Atramor. "Basalt, unmistakable and quite boring. What I wouldn't have given for some Mylonite. What were you planning on doing with it?"
Sandy Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Ellaria and Dumora push past the merchant and continue on their way. As they approach The Glittering, Ellaria can see that the structure is aptly named. The gigantic polished exterior reflects nearly every light within the cavern in a dazzling display of color. Inside the duo find a long queue and after nearly an hour of waiting, the line has still yet to move. OoC: The picture's not showing for me. "I don't suppose we can just dump the ashes out here?" Ellaria asks Dumora jokingly as she sees the line. "I kid of course. You don't happen to know a way past the queue? Being a vindicator should get you to places, shouldn't it?"
Waterbrick Down Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 OoC: The picture's not showing for me. "I don't suppose we can just dump the ashes out here?" Ellaria asks Dumora jokingly as she sees the line. "I kid of course. You don't happen to know a way past the queue? Being a vindicator should get you to places, shouldn't it?" QM Note: Fixed. Dumora rolls her eyes. "Yes and no, I'm a vindicator of Mythra which makes my standings a little below those of Orik and thus not quite as popular around here. Besides, The Glittering is for the dead and thus they see no need to hurry."
Sandy Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Growing frustrated, Ellaria approached the tentacled person looking at the statues. "Good day. I did not expect there to be such a rush here. Would you happen to know when would be a good time to visit the Glittering if one wished to get served in a timely manner, sir?"
Jebediahs Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 "I doubt it, we don't do deliveries very far outside the city. He left this morning to drop off a cake for Odmin Grindwheel's birthday celebration, but that was nearly three hours ago and it's only a fifteen minute walk." "I'm not busy at the moment. Give me his description and a starting direction to head in and I could go look for him for ya. It would grant me a chance to learn the city better." Alfred wondered if his Master knew the reason for his presence in this city and the purpose of the team's quest or if he simply did not care. He had developed a need to ask the other Party members if they too had noticed this mage's incompetence. The Seneschal began to think that he could serve as a more than adequate replacement for En Sabah Nur on this quest. And shouldn't I as the only golem on this team possess sole custody of all golem related items? I could improve myself with them. I could create a companion for myself. I could create my own group of followers to lead once again. I could... For the first time since his creation, The Seneschal began to dream.
Peppermint_M Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Tesni blinked, she was sure there had been lingering effects from a smack to the head or something...
Waterbrick Down Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 Growing frustrated, Ellaria approached the tentacled person looking at the statues. "Good day. I did not expect there to be such a rush here. Would you happen to know when would be a good time to visit the Glittering if one wished to get served in a timely manner, sir?" The Mind-flayer smiles, though the movement of his tentacles could mean any number of things as a soft voice flits through Ellaria's consciousness. "Oh I wouldn't call it a rush, that chap in front there has been here for nearly two hours arguing with the attendant over burial locations, can't seem to find one that works for him apparently, rather picky if you ask me. Couldn't tell you when would be a good time though, I'm afraid. A bit of a tourist myself. Isn't this stonework amazing, did you know this entire structure is composed of one gigantic diamond?" "I'm not busy at the moment. Give me his description and a starting direction to head in and I could go look for him for ya. It would grant me a chance to learn the city better." Alfred wondered if his Master knew the reason for his presence in this city and the purpose of the team's quest or if he simply did not care. He had developed a need to ask the other Party members if they too had noticed this mage's incompetence. The Seneschal began to think that he could serve as a more than adequate replacement for En Sabah Nur on this quest. And shouldn't I as the only golem on this team possess sole custody of all golem related items? I could improve myself with them. I could create a companion for myself. I could create my own group of followers to lead once again. I could... For the first time since his creation, The Seneschal began to dream. "Straight other side of this building is where you'll find the armory. As for my brother, Figgle, he's dark-skinned, black beard, hard to miss him. He was adopted at a young age, found by mom and dad wandering in the tunnels." Tesni blinked, she was sure there had been lingering effects from a smack to the head or something... Tesni finds herself alone on the outskirts of Brumpknob, her companions apparently all going their separate ways.
Jebediahs Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 "Well my mission is clear. Thank ye for the goodies." En Sabah Nur heads to Odin's Smithy.
Sandy Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 The Mind-flayer smiles, though the movement of his tentacles could mean any number of things as a soft voice flits through Ellaria's consciousness. "Oh I wouldn't call it a rush, that chap in front there has been here for nearly two hours arguing with the attendant over burial locations, can't seem to find one that works for him apparently, rather picky if you ask me. Couldn't tell you when would be a good time though, I'm afraid. A bit of a tourist myself. Isn't this stonework amazing, did you know this entire structure is composed of one gigantic diamond?" Ellaria looked around in awe. "A giant diamond... I never could have imagined such a thing. But what did you mean with burial location not fitting the man in front of the line? Are some burial places somehow better than others? And sorry, I did not introduce myself earlier: Doctor Ellaria Arbour from Eubric Freeport. Where is it you are travelling from, err... sir?"
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