Heroica RPG - Quest #136: The Sorcerer's Stone

[KotZ]

"If I heard you correctly, you mentioned an 'automaton'? Mechanical men always are fascinating, at least I believe. Tell me about this automaton... if you don't mind."

"It was honestly really cute. We had boarded the airship," Kiray chuckles, "was residing in. I accidentily caught his attention him and he began speaking to me. I was humming a tune my mother sang to me when I was little and he asked me if I had a vibratophone in me. So I replied back, replicating his voice and cadence. I had no idea what to do. And then he concluded I was an 'advanced model' because I could hum, and then he followed me into battle. I even hugged it when we parted ways."

[samurai-turtle]

"No, not the zombies. When we were flying up in the airship. You remember, don't you? The flying creatures attacked us when the Dragonlord was with us and the automaton?"

Oh, you are talking about the "sound machine" that annoyed the monsters.

Started to talk to himself: Huummmm, I wonder if I could replicate that noise. But I am having trouble remember what it sounds like.

Then putting his hands on his pockets out of habit of checking for his "stuff". Felt the "ring" that he got from the "arch-demon". Then wonders if he should of mention the army "she" has, not to mention the army of "Heros" she wants to play with.

[CMP]

Loot

Miderun - Health Core, Greater Potion

Kiray - Grating Stone, Grand Potion

Bobby - Skeleton Decoy, Health Core

Na'im - Skeleton Decoy, Grand Potion

Germ - Skeleton Decoy, Health Core

Mhinak - Skeleton Decoy, Grand Potion

Miderun clutched tightly onto one of Grigorlis' spines, a bit uncharacteristically nervous as the party soared through the sky out of the prison.

"Hand it over here master Germ." says Na'im, snatching the parchments off him and satrting to read "I need something to do, to stop me remembering how high up we are." Na'im is a fast reader but it still takes him a few minutes to finish reading the report. When he is done, he curses violently in Fenarian and thrusts the parchment wordlessly into Miderun's hands

Miderun stared at the paper for a while. It had been months now she since had learned the Common letters courtesy of some borrowed books, but the speed left something to be desired. She squinted at the parchment briefly, but could hardly make anything out, and eventually just handed it back to Na'im.

"Uh, yes. Right, terrible. We should maybe discuss those...findings?...after we land."

She then looks at her party leader. "Miderun, some idle curiosity, but what do you know of orcish politics?"

"Plenty...why? I doubt the orocund of Baltarok can help us now..." she trailed off a bit, as if considering the possibility. The thought quickly passed.

"You all are starting to piss me off. You all left me on the ground, unconscious. All of you are selfish and should be ashamed of yourselves. A team helps one another, even if they do not like each other." He says as he proceeds to scowl at the party.

I am sure Kiray over their could answer that better I could. And their is the "high and mighty" Miderun over their, I get the felling she does not like me to much. For the rest of you guys I get the feeling you are indifferent to my "stuff".

"Tarok, grog il okuul dir laz..." she grumbled under her breath, nearly having to literally bite her tongue to keep from snapping at the pair. "...You each....need to pick a side, and stick with it, and OBEY what-" Miderun slowed down, and luckily the grinding of her teeth are drowned out by the sound of Grigorlis cutting through the air. "-....choose a side. If it is not ours, then go. We are trying to fix things, so we must unite, not break like the Star Elves have."

[KotZ]

"Plenty...why? I doubt the orocund of Baltarok can help us now..." she trailed off a bit, as if considering the possibility. The thought quickly passed.

"I've heard some about Kukulkan and a little about his dealings and the Orcish Liberation Movement," she starts. "I was hoping you could shed some light on the situation and where your thoughts lie."

[Zepher]

Bobby watches with hopelessness as everyone jumps down each other's throats immediately again. Its a real bummer when everyone is so nasty. He shrugs as Miderun enters the fight. "Yo, Mide, tell these dudes what's what and enough fighting and all that shiz, you know?" When he traveled with Vind and their crew, there was never trouble like this. A huge bummer. He slides along the dragon - holy sh*t a dragon super rad! - until he's alongside Polly. "Yo, chica, I'm glad you're aight. I was super worried about you, dig?" He punches her lightly on the arm and blushes.

[samurai-turtle]

"Tarok, grog il okuul dir laz..." she grumbled under her breath, nearly having to literally bite her tongue to keep from snapping at the pair. "...You each....need to pick a side, and stick with it, and OBEY what-" Miderun slowed down, and luckily the grinding of her teeth are drowned out by the sound of Grigorlis cutting through the air. "-....choose a side. If it is not ours, then go. We are trying to fix things, so we must unite, not break like the Star Elves have."

Wonders why "the orc" threw a Skeleton at him but just blew it off. What did she say? A few minutes later.

Let me tell you a little story about four not so good ways of thinking. Everyone might just learn something about reality. The first one lets call it the "Meat Eaters". Now their brain is just hard wired to think you are going to taste good to eat, (a walking stake if you will). They might just lick you with their gross tongue to see how well you taste to them. The second one I am going to call them "Head Hunters". They will kill you for some sort of weird fun (or because of some sort of ancient rituals). Now you might be able to convince them not to kill you, maybe? The third one is "Religious Zealot". What they do is convince you that their "way" is the only "way". Now they might even say "Resistance Is Futile, You Will Be One Of Us!" The last one I am going to call them the "Pest Control". What their issue is they think they are superior to every one else. Heck they might even yell out "EXTERMINATE" repeatedly. Now witch ones do you think you might fall under? As he point to every one eventually.

Bobby watches with hopelessness as everyone jumps down each other's throats immediately again. Its a real bummer when everyone is so nasty. He shrugs as Miderun enters the fight. "Yo, Mide, tell these dudes what's what and enough fighting and all that shiz, you know?" When he traveled with Vind and their crew, there was never trouble like this. A huge bummer.

At least we have not pull out our weapons yet. As he start to wonder: What is wrong with this guy? He might be weirder than me.

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak completely ignores what the Orc said and gestures certain movements that portrays him hitting the skeleton decoy he was given, representing the Orc. But perhaps she is right, maybe he should choose a side.

He also does not respond to what Germ had to say but thinks which category he falls under, which does not make him happy.

"No one is crafted to such perfection, yes, that includes the Elves - both the old new. I am only worried about helping the guardians by bringing back the Brown Nekrastone for them. Whoever offers the greater reward, has my... uh... handcannon. The only way to figure that out is by talking to their leaders. To me, there are three options we have - we can either give each side a Nekrastone, give one side all of them, or we destroy them so no one can have them. As of now, my decision will be made once I speak with the Star Elf Queen and whoever leads the Fenarians."

[Zepher]

OoC: Do recall, only Bobby found/knows about the Green Nekrastone.

"Yo, so Fenerians, grab the Brown Nekrastone, and then give it to the Guardians? I'm aight with that. And then we go meet those winged chicks? What did they want from us again? Elnath's stone?"

[Enceladus]

Mhinak locks eyes with Na'im and begins to grow furious with him,

"I am well aware that you revived me but you had done so at the end of the battle. I wanted to help kill those ghosties, those freaks of nature! You denied me of that."

"Not my call master Mihnak." says Na'im steadily "It was Lady Miderun called the shots, not me master Mihnak, and I trust her judgment. Their are time master Mihna when as a leader, you have to pretend you are commanding a band of strangers whom you care nothing for, and dictate their actions through cold-hearted necessity and reason. Sometimes; master Mihnak you cannot allow your feelings to get in the way, and that is something you have yet to grasp."

Let me tell you a little story about four not so good ways of thinking. Everyone might just learn something about reality. The first one lets call it the "Meat Eaters". Now their brain is just hard wired to think you are going to taste good to eat, (a walking stake if you will). They might just lick you with their gross tongue to see how well you taste to them. The second one I am going to call them "Head Hunters". They will kill you for some sort of weird fun (or because of some sort of ancient rituals). Now you might be able to convince them not to kill you, maybe? The third one is "Religious Zealot". What they do is convince you that their "way" is the only "way". Now they might even say "Resistance Is Futile, You Will Be One Of Us!" The last one I am going to call them the "Pest Control". What their issue is they think they are superior to every one else. Heck they might even yell out "EXTERMINATE" repeatedly. Now witch ones do you think you might fall under? As he point to every one eventually.

"A headhunter I suppose master Germ." says Na'im without hesitation "Life is for living well and making the most of. I may have squandered my wealth, and commited some bad acts in my time, but I have enjoyed my time on Olegia and if I die, I will leave this world with no regrets. Yet, if someone can convince me that I will benfit from helping in a certain venture, then there is a good chance I will participate. Those are my principles-judge them as you will, but they have served me well for centuries." Na'im returns to staring down at one of Girgolis' scales

"Do you wish to know why I joined Heroica master Germ? Well, I have been to most every nation and traversed all the seas of Olegia in my travels, but never have I seen anything quite like the Heroes of Heroica. Are you mere mercenaries? Heroes, as you claim? Or something else entirely? That is why I came to Eubric many months ago and then it struck me: to understand how a Heroican thinks, I must become one. So I took the oath, and here I am today but I remain no closer to reaching my goal of understanding than I was when I first joined the ranks of this organsiation." Na'im pauses and takes a deep breath, trying to dispell his nausea "That is why your story struck a chord within me I think-it has so many paralells with my own life story. But pray master Germ: you did not mention which category you fall under!"

Miderun stared at the paper for a while. It had been months now she since had learned the Common letters courtesy of some borrowed books, but the speed left something to be desired. She squinted at the parchment briefly, but could hardly make anything out, and eventually just handed it back to Na'im.

"Uh, yes. Right, terrible. We should maybe discuss those...findings?...after we land."

"Terrible?! That's an understatement Lady Miderun! 'Tis an abomination...a crime...an atrocity against the house of Fenari and its allies!" Na'im risks a glace around "Here read this" he says to Bain and Eckmar, and passes the parchments over to them

[samurai-turtle]

So I took the oath, and here I am today but I remain no closer to reaching my goal of understanding than I was when I first joined the ranks of this organsiation." Na'im pauses and takes a deep breath, trying to dispell his nausea "That is why your story struck a chord within me I think-it has so many paralells with my own life story. But pray master Germ: you did not mention which category you fall under!"

OK, first off I was being rhetorical (you know not really expecting an answer). If you must know, I don't think I fall under one category (especially not the " Religious Zealot" type). And their is an "oath"? All I had to do was clean a couple of house up...Are you saying that I was used by some "officials".

[Purpearljellyblob]

Loot

Miderun - Health Core, Greater Potion

Kiray - Grating Stone, Grand Potion

Bobby - Skeleton Decoy, Health Core

Na'im - Skeleton Decoy, Grand Potion

Germ - Skeleton Decoy, Health Core

Mhinak - Skeleton Decoy, Grand Potion

Note: There's only 2 Health Cores available from the loot, I assume if I go from top down, Germ will only receive the decoy.

Elnath looks at the loot and hands Germ a Grand Potion.

"I cannot thank you enough for saving Polly."

"Eckmar, how was the training to work with Grigorlis?" Kiray asks. "Dragons are magnificent."

"It goes back a long way when I was a youngling, perhaps too back in time, when dragons roam the realm freely and things are different. There are stories where one can control a dragon with magic or with filthy spells, but bear in mind dragons are not different from us, infact they are more intelligent and wiser and can see the future further than most of us. We had that understanding since we were both young, and it makes everything more smooth sailing as time passes. Think of dragons as another sentinel being, like you and I, that needs to be treated with respect and dignity. Things will turn out different if you do so." Eckmar turns and rubs Grigorlis' neck.

He faces Polly,

"I am most glad to see you alive. What you said to me a while ago on the boat got me thinking to myself... about family. If you surround yourself with loved ones, either they be kin or friends, I think they can be considered family. Dwarves like myself consider each other kin." Mhinak tries to smile but fails. "You know, you remind me of my earth-brother. Just like you, he is a fierce warrior. If you met him, I think you would like him. He is like me in some ways but more or so the opposite of me. He would make a better hero than me..." Mhinak's jury-rigged smile quickly turns into a frown.

Seeing the frown, Polly attempts to motivate Mhinak,

"I have been through hard times, and sometimes we need these hardships to become the person we want to be. I wanted to stand up for myself, because life is hard in the Hovels and so I tracked down that path and it wasn't that all easy as a girl. I am sure your brother has gone through similar hard times, but you shouldn't give up as a Hero. I thought I was dead when I was captured by the elves and thrown into prison. But I stuck on, even when we didn't receive regular food supplies and I didn't know if there will be an end to my imprisonment. I even traded my golden helmet to some dwarves for some water and mouldy bread. Those dwarves are some tough lads, one hair like Bobby's, another with dark skin and another with a short beard. I heard they travelled from land afar to seek fortune in Fenario and they continune to fight for their survival even in prison. They run faster than most of us and they were the first ones out of the prison when Germ came. I don't know if you saw them but they are certainly fierce and not to be messed with."

Then he turns to Inki,

"I never really got to ask you but... what do the guardians believe? Do they seek to harm both the Elves and Fenarians or just one of them?"

<Protecting nature is the Guardian's ultimate goal! All the wars and fighting has made the land infertlle and it threatens our survival! The Star Elves care about us and protect the little forest that is left! The Guardians believe that with the power from the Brown Nekrastone, they can regenerate the forests in Spesialia to their former glory! And it takes time! The Guardians protect us, and will stand up to whoever that tries to destroy our home! So far the Star Elves have been alongside with us to fend off Fenarians, who tries to be sneaky and steal from us!> Growling at Eckmar and Bain, especially Bain.

Overhearing Inki, Bain cuts in,

"The forests belong to no one, they are indigenous to the land of Spesialia and Fenario and everyone has an equal stake in it. It is a mistake for the Guardians to align with the Star Elves for "protection", because ultimately, all of us depend on them for the resources and the fertile lands we all need to survive." Pointing at Mhinak and his badge, "You think we want to see the forests vanquish? The Star Elves make it seem that we want to destroy everything in our path. This is all politics. We have a long standing feud and they took advantage of that to pitch everyone against us. Do you not understand? If we were enemies with the Guardians, we would've left you and your cat back in Valhullu!"

Bobby watches with hopelessness as everyone jumps down each other's throats immediately again. Its a real bummer when everyone is so nasty. He shrugs as Miderun enters the fight. "Yo, Mide, tell these dudes what's what and enough fighting and all that shiz, you know?" When he traveled with Vind and their crew, there was never trouble like this. A huge bummer. He slides along the dragon - holy sh*t a dragon super rad! - until he's alongside Polly. "Yo, chica, I'm glad you're aight. I was super worried about you, dig?" He punches her lightly on the arm and blushes.

"Thanks, hansel." Polly blushes, "I am more worried about Lyrion and Hung. The last time I saw them they were in the crow's nest hiding while the elves dragged me away before a ton of smoke bombs rained onto our ship. Then the next thing I know I am in this prison with a mix of mess, slightly better than the Hovels but still chaos. There's this talking gorilla, who claims to be a Fenarian Prince's sidekick, he is swole as...! He even calls himself Twink!" says Polly as she tries to imitate Bobby's slang.

Eckmar turns at the mention of the Fenarian Prince's sidekick and then grabs his head in disappointment,

"Mr. Twink."

"I wonder what Prince Adaun will feel about us not saving Twink face."

"Yo, so Fenerians, grab the Brown Nekrastone, and then give it to the Guardians? I'm aight with that. And then we go meet those winged chicks? What did they want from us again? Elnath's stone?"

"That's the idea, but we need to find out where it is located before we can do anything. I think Eckmar said this before, The Land of Eternal Darkness, attracts all sorts of people, trades and rumours around the area. We can start there."

"I hope you all know what you are doing."

"Terrible?! That's an understatement Lady Miderun! 'Tis an abomination...a crime...an atrocity against the house of Fenari and its allies!" Na'im risks a glace around "Here read this" he says to Bain and Eckmar, and passes the parchments over to them

Bain and Eckmar take over the parchments and glanced over it,

"Still dabbling in the forbidden, it seems over all these years. You not see what they're trying to do here?" Pointing repeatedly at the parchments, fuming "I need to speak with Lord Fenari about this!"

"You need to get your health and that curse sorted first!"

The Party:

Miderun (CallMePie), The Woman Who Killed Sean Cole *Party Leader*

18 year old Female Orc Barbarian

Level 15.5 *Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 28 (13+15)

Power Bonus: 6 (3 in back row)

Health: 22/22 (8+14)

Gold: 388

Equipment: Oculoid Claw (WP: 13, 1/6 chance of dealing the infected-effect, causing an enemy to lose health equal to 1/3 of their level rounded down at the end of each round, club), Seductive Perfume (Holder deals the enamored-effect, accessory, suitable for women), Lesser Orc Gauntlets: +6 power on the front row, +3 on the back, handwear, suitable only to orcs)

Inventory: Bonaparte Cutlass (WP: 9, doubled if the user has reputation among the Bonapartes), Club (WP:5, Club), Serstyral (WP: 3, axe), War Axe (WP: 9, suitable for suitable for barbarians, alchemists, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators and winged warriors.), Lucustoid Axe (WP: 3), Wicked Javelin (WP: 7, 1/6 chance of dealing the slowed-effect, throwing weapon), Tricorne (SP: 3, headwear, suitable for anyone), High Heels (Power +1; suitable for women.), Loincloth of the Ancient (SP: 3, Absorbs Earth, footwear), Mermaid Scale (Increase SP by 1 for the duration of one battle; consumable), Vest of Faded Trials (SP:8, 1/2 chance of granting reinforced effect at the start of every battle, Immune to Fragile; Suitable for Knights, Barbarians, Dragoons, Skirmishers, Regulators, Vindicators; bodywear and headwear), Opal, Phoenix Essence, 3 Potion, Mead, Grand Potion, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grand Tonic, 7 Venom, Smoke Bomb, Health Core

Kiray Nastayo (KingoftheZempk), A Hero Who Is Actually Worth Something *Deputy Party Leader*

24 year old Female Human Black Knight

Level 18.5 *Immune to Light, Darkness**Deals Bleeding +2, Double damage to Demonic Foes**Half Damage from Free Hits*

Power: 34 (10+18+6)

Power Bonus: 6

Defense: 21 (10+11)

Health: 36/36 (10+17+9)

Gold: 207

Equipment: Smith’s Katana (WP:10, Darkness elemental, Deals Bleeding +2), Orcish Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Never Blessed Armor (SP: 10, Immune to Darkness, Light, and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Demons, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers), Spesialian Spiked Pauldrons (Damage from Free Hits is halved; accessory)

Inventory:

Weapons and Shields: Sanctified Rito Longsword (WP:6, doubled against Flying enemies; longsword), Sword of Fire and Light (WP: 7, Fire-Light Elemental, Greatsword, Two Fanged Orcish Shield (SP: 7, Immune to Darkness, Shield Bash Replaces Meditate), Spesialian Shield (SP:6, Immune to Blinded, Shield)

Artifacts: Snug Armor (SP: 5, Cannot be De-Equipped, Suitable to all classes that use shields, body wear), Fishy Scale Mail (SP: 6, wearer absorbs water-elemental damage as health, immune to Fire; suitable for knights, dragoons, skirmishers, and regulators, body wear), Never Blessed Helmet (SP: 8, Immunity to Blinded, Doomed and Blessed, Wearer deals double damage to Holy Enemies, suitable to Knights, Barbarians, Regulators, and Skirmishers),

Gems: Diamond, Emerald

Consumables: 3 Potion, Banana (Restores full health when eaten), Nostrum, Ambrosia, Mead, Smelling Salts, Mediocre Pongcanis Brew (Encouraged + Enraged), Smoke Bomb, 2 Bone, Soma, Ambrosia, 2 Mead, Everlasting Venom (Adds the poisoned by 10-effect to one weapon permanently), Dragon Scale, 3 Fire Bomb, 4 Venom, Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Noxious Venom, Greater Potion (Restores 50 health to the target), Grating Stone, Grand Potion

Tools: Bedroll, 2 Shovel

Bobby "Young" Bucks Jr. (Zepher)

19 year old Male Human Rogue

Level 13 *Immune to Earth, Darkness, Cursed**Attacks cause Enamored*

Power: 23 (13+10)

Defense: 4

Health: 20/20 (12+7+1*)

Gold: 339

Equipment: Hue and Saturation whip (WP:10; causes Enamored), Nondescript Cape (SP: 3; protects from Cursed effect; suitable for rogues; backwear), Nice Boots (SP: 1, Footwear: Immune to Earth and Darkness)

Inventory: Swift Boots (Changes HIDE into STEAL & HIDE, allowing the wearer to steal gold equal to the target’s level if it carries gold in addition to hiding; suitable to rogues; footwear.), Fine-tuned Flute (WP:15, user is nimble; instrument), Dagger (WP:5, Dagger), Throwing Knife (WP: 3), Mugger's Mask (Head-wear, wearer cannot have gold stolen from them), Spesialian Helmet (SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Raw Horsehide, 5 Potion, 3 Grand Potion, Grand Tonic, Health Core, 2 Remedy, Phoenix Essence, Mead, Shovel, Pickaxe, Sapphire, Pixie Dust, Skeleton Decoy, Health Core

Quest Items: Lamp of Mirai (Infused with the essence of the Green Nekrastone, Quest item)

The Demon Germ (Samuraiturtle)

??? years old Male Half Demon Rogue

Level 11.5 *Immune to Darkness*

Power: 18 (11+5+2)

Defense: 3 (1+2)

Health: 17/19 (7+10+2)

Gold: 143

Equipped: Sanctified Rito Gypsy Dart (WP:5, doubled against Flying enemies; throwing weapon), Spesialian Helmet SP:2, SP:4 if wearer’s Star Elf, Health +2, Power +2, Suitable for anyone; headwear), Shadow Cloak (SP:1, immune to Darkness; backwear, suitable for anyone)

Weapons: Wrench (WP:3, decreases the target’s level by 1, Poisoned +1; throwing weapon), Throwing Knife (WP:3), Shuriken (WP:5), Charred Longsword (WP:10 1/6 chance of breaking whenever used, longsword)

Gear / Armor: Red Shield (SP: 8)

Gems / Scrolls: -

Consumables: Level-Up Mushroom, Phoenix Essence, Floral Bomb, Bone, Deadly Venom, 3 Remedy, Noxious Venom, Smelling Salts, Skeleton Decoy, Grand Potion

Tools: Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass

Others: Gold Ring (worth 15 gold, or can be given to someone else to make them Enamored with the giver)

Decamon Cards: Will-o'-Wisp (Fiery 1) ; Carrion Squirrel (Dark 1) ; Glow Worm (Luminous 1)

Quest Items: Prison Master Key (A key to open any locked doors in the prison, Quest item)

Na'im Thamir (Enceladus)

2,314 year old Male Fenarian Cleric

Level 9

Power: 12 (9+3)

Health: 17/17 (9+8)

Ether: 6/18 (8+5+5)

Gold: 15

Equipment: Nimbus Broomstick (WP:8, 1/2 chance to double damage/healing output on successful attack; Broomstick), Badge of the Smokemaster (Max. Ether +5; User can spend 5 ether in each battle to make the whole party flee; suitable to classes with ether; accessory)

Inventory: Lucerna Beautus (WP: 3, Staff), Scroll of Sealing (Enables casting the sealed-effect to the target, making them unable to use a special skill for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether.), 2 Potion, Grand Potion, Remedy, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, 2 Tonic, Grand Tonic, Shovel, Scroll of Blindness (Enables casting the blinded-effect to the target, making them unable to use a physical attack for the next three rounds. Each casting has a 50/50 chance of success and costs 1 ether; Loaned from Germ), Tako Sushi (Restores 10 health; consumable), Opal, Pixie Dust, Skeleton Decoy

Quest Items: Ancient Book (Quest Item), Stack of Star Elven Parchment A (Quest Item), Stack of Star Elven Parchment B (Quest Item)

Mhinak (Goliath)

40 Year Old Male Dwarf Ranger

Level 8 *Aligned with The Guardians*

Power: 20 (8+8+4)

SP: 4

Health: 17/17 (7+6+4)

Ether: 4

Gold: 265

Equipment: Red Handcannon (WP: 8), Anniversary Medal (Power +4, SP +4, Max. Health +4, Max. Ether +4. The values will increase by 1 with each passing year; accessory.)

Inventory: Wooden Hand Cannon (WP: 3), Gauntlets of the Legionnaire (Power:+5, Immune to Petrified, handwear), 2 Grand Potion, Potion, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Bone, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, and Telescope [Left Eye], Merman Stylish Gel (Deals Enamoured effect to female gender; consumable), Insignia of The Guardians (Grants the Diplomacy job trait, suitable for Mhinak only; accessory), Flameproof Armor (SP:1, no longer flameproof; bodywear, suitable for anyone; Loaned from Kiray), Skeleton Decoy

Elnath Van Cleef, The Prospector *Takes suggestions from party*

99 years old male Human Sorcerer

Level 21.67 *Doubles the amount of gold stolen*

Power: 31 (21+10)

Defence: 5

Health: 31/31 (7+20+4)

Ether: 3/21 (+21)

Gold: 1010

Equipment: Golden Staff (WP: 10; staff), Cloak of the Silk Road (SP:5, doubles the amount of gold stolen, backwear)

Inventory: 2 Phoenix essence, Grand Tonic, Grand Potion, Telescope, Magnifying glass, Scroll of Arc Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Ruby (Loaned from Germ), Amethyst (Loaned from Miderun)

Quest Items: Shadir Oswain's Noble Seal (Quest item), Blue Nekrastone (Quest item),

Bain Ga *Controlled by QM, opens to suggestions*

1937 years old female Fenarian Assassin

Level 17.5 *1/2 chance of assassination*

Power: 19 (2+17)

Health: 28/28 (7+16+5)

Gold: 5

Equipment: Sange (WP:2 Infused with the power of the Red Nekrastone, additional 1/3 chance of assassination; dagger)

Inventory: Sack (random assortment of rations and consumables), Pouch (Bain's private stash)

Polly Darton *Takes suggestions from party*

25 years old Female Human Barbarian

Level 15.5

Power: 15

Defence: 3

Health: 22/22 (8+14)

Equipment: Red Shoulder Cape (SP:3; backwear)

Inki The Panther Warrior *Takes suggestions from Mhinak*

1 Year Old Panther Cub

Level 5

Health: 25/25

Rolls:

1-3: Deals Damage 3x level

4-6: Nothing Happens

Note: Inki does not take damage from free hits and does not level up.

Edited October 22, 2015 by Purpearljellyblob

[samurai-turtle]

Elnath looks at the loot and hands Germ a Grand Potion.

"I cannot thank you enough for saving Polly."

"I hope you all know what you are doing."

All I did was unlock a door. As he grabs the "potion". The only reason I am taking it is because I ran out potions earlier.

Talking to Eckmar: For the record I do not. Since I got your attention, how much more time until we get their? I think I might want to try a solo flight with my wings. I think I need the practice, flying around.

OoC: Here is a picture for a pro-type Winged Warrior - Demon Germ. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/samuraiturtle/01/winged_warrior.png

[Purpearljellyblob]

Talking to Eckmar: For the record I do not. Since I got your attention, how much more time until we get their? I think I might want to try a solo flight with my wings. I think I need the practice, flying around.

OoC: Here is a picture for a pro-type Winged Warrior - Demon Germ. http://www.brickshel...ged_warrior.png

Germ has access to Winged Warrior but not until Level 30. He is still a Rogue, as of now. Since none of you have access to classes that will enable one to fly, Jumping off the dragon at this stage will effectively end one's journey in Spesialia and Fenario, i.e. Quest Failed.

Grigorlis' head turned and connects with Eckmar, who concentrated for a second,

"I get it. So you are the one who disrespected Grigorlis, by dipping your rusty weapons in his poison for personal gains. Anyway, he has made it clear that making for Fenario is of priority and will not accomodate foolish acts. Do as you like, Eckmar waves him away."

[samurai-turtle]

Germ has access to Winged Warrior but not until Level 30. He is still a Rogue, as of now. Since none of you have access to classes that will enable one to fly, Jumping off the dragon at this stage will effectively end one's journey in Spesialia and Fenario, i.e. Quest Failed.

Grigorlis' head turned and connects with Eckmar, who concentrated for a second,

"I get it. So you are the one who disrespected Grigorlis, by dipping your rusty weapons in his poison for personal gains. Anyway, he has made it clear that making for Fenario is of priority and will not accomodate foolish acts. Do as you like, Eckmar waves him away."

You two act like I stab my knife in his "poison sack". When in fact the poison was on the ground from spiting at those "things". You two act like you will get mad if I used your urine for some thing useful. And one more thing Dragoon that poison might of help get you out of that "machine". Then gives him a BEEP you and your dragon look before he moves off. Then end up giving Miderun a similar look before he tells Bain. I do not know what you see in him. I think you could do better.

As he continues to move towards the rear away from everyone they could here some of what he was saying. I can not wait to get off this "hell whole" of a planet ... Maybe I will just try to fly back now, I might be able to get back from this height.

OoC: I am role playing that he does have the wings now just keep them tucked in, but you are in charge here (PJB).

[Yzalirk]

"Not my call master Mihnak." says Na'im steadily "It was Lady Miderun called the shots, not me master Mihnak, and I trust her judgment. Their are time master Mihna when as a leader, you have to pretend you are commanding a band of strangers whom you care nothing for, and dictate their actions through cold-hearted necessity and reason. Sometimes; master Mihnak you cannot allow your feelings to get in the way, and that is something you have yet to grasp."

"So, you let others make yer decisions? What makes ya different from a dog, Na'im? You are yer own person, do not let others make decisions for ya."

Seeing the frown, Polly attempts to motivate Mhinak,

"I have been through hard times, and sometimes we need these hardships to become the person we want to be. I wanted to stand up for myself, because life is hard in the Hovels and so I tracked down that path and it wasn't that all easy as a girl. I am sure your brother has gone through similar hard times, but you shouldn't give up as a Hero. I thought I was dead when I was captured by the elves and thrown into prison. But I stuck on, even when we didn't receive regular food supplies and I didn't know if there will be an end to my imprisonment. I even traded my golden helmet to some dwarves for some water and mouldy bread. Those dwarves are some tough lads, one hair like Bobby's, another with dark skin and another with a short beard. I heard they travelled from land afar to seek fortune in Fenario and they continune to fight for their survival even in prison. They run faster than most of us and they were the first ones out of the prison when Germ came. I don't know if you saw them but they are certainly fierce and not to be messed with."

"My brother is like myself in only a few ways, such as appearance but minus the beard, and the desire to help the less fortunate. Other than that, we are opposites. He is a ruthless fighter, and that is a fact. Last I heard, he still leads his soldiers in the Ruby Mines, warding off Dark Dwarves and creatures that live underground." Mhinak shrugs. "I am just glad that you are still alive. Food and water is absolutely the most important things to possess. Anyways, I can handle other Dwarves and I will help you get a new helmet, do not fret!"

<Protecting nature is the Guardian's ultimate goal! All the wars and fighting has made the land infertlle and it threatens our survival! The Star Elves care about us and protect the little forest that is left! The Guardians believe that with the power from the Brown Nekrastone, they can regenerate the forests in Spesialia to their former glory! And it takes time! The Guardians protect us, and will stand up to whoever that tries to destroy our home! So far the Star Elves have been alongside with us to fend off Fenarians, who tries to be sneaky and steal from us!> Growling at Eckmar and Bain, especially Bain.

"Maybe the Guardians should build upon themselves, that way they do not have to rely on the Star Elves. You can all protect yourselves, you do not need the Star Elves protection. It would also be wise to stay out of both the Fenarian and Star Elf affairs."

Mhinak then overhears Bain,

"As a matter in fact, yes, I do believe you and your people seek to destroy the forests! If you do not, then I will have less of a problem with helping you. If your king or queen or whatever vouches to not destroy Krimwood, than expect my help. I wish to see the forests flourish, not to be burned down to ash. Perhaps if you try to be diplomatic with the Guardians, they will show less hostility towards you Fenarians. The Star Elves offer protection, what would you have to offer? Convince them to help you, not the Star Elves. But still, I would like to see the three of ya have some sort of treaty." Mhinak shrugs once again.

[CMP]

"I've heard some about Kukulkan and a little about his dealings and the Orcish Liberation Movement," she starts. "I was hoping you could shed some light on the situation and where your thoughts lie."

Miderun's face turned into a rather grim frown.

"I almost did not believe it. It bothers me. The Wolfgang are very dishonorable...they have blackmailed the weak and poisoned the minds of children." She paused. "...but if they are what is needed to liberate my kind in Uland, then...perhaps I might tolerate them. If they are the only ones who will stand with the orocund, then there is little thought for me in the matter. What do you know of it?"

He shrugs as Miderun enters the fight. "Yo, Mide, tell these dudes what's what and enough fighting and all that shiz, you know?"

"I just told them what what is. All that shiz is pushing them off this dragon if they continue to argue."

"As a matter in fact, yes, I do believe you and your people seek to destroy the forests! If you do not, then I will have less of a problem with helping you. If your king or queen or whatever vouches to not destroy Krimwood, than expect my help. I wish to see the forests flourish, not to be burned down to ash. Perhaps if you try to be diplomatic with the Guardians, they will show less hostility towards you Fenarians. The Star Elves offer protection, what would you have to offer? Convince them to help you, not the Star Elves. But still, I would like to see the three of ya have some sort of treaty." Mhinak shrugs once again.

"That is almost reasonable. Good. I doubt Bain expects us to help them slaughter the Star Elves. Those Gourm-Suulgauno seemed....uptight, but not hostile. Perhaps we may impose peace here yet...," Miderun trailed off, as if envisioning the heroes in the act.

[KotZ]

Miderun's face turned into a rather grim frown.

"I almost did not believe it. It bothers me. The Wolfgang are very dishonorable...they have blackmailed the weak and poisoned the minds of children." She paused. "...but if they are what is needed to liberate my kind in Uland, then...perhaps I might tolerate them. If they are the only ones who will stand with the orocund, then there is little thought for me in the matter. What do you know of it?"

"What's that they say? The enemy of my enemy is my friend?" Kiray changes tactics, "The Wolfgang aren't all bad. The ones I've met were actually good people. Different, but good. It's interesting how they're working together now."

[Enceladus]

OK, first off I was being rhetorical (you know not really expecting an answer). If you must know, I don't think I fall under one category (especially not the " Religious Zealot" type). And their is an "oath"?

"It was all rather unclear master Germ...I think I was drugged at the time, but I remember some kind of ritual being conducted in Nornish...all the veterans were there I think, which is why I was drugged, for the veterans are wily and do not reveal their identities lighlty...they asked me some soem questions and told me to repeat an oath, whose exact words escape me.... Then when the ritual was over, I woke up a few streets away, and I felt different somehow..stronger. It was all very strange now that I think back to it."

Bain and Eckmar take over the parchments and glanced over it,

"Still dabbling in the forbidden, it seems over all these years. You not see what they're trying to do here?" Pointing repeatedly at the parchments, fuming "I need to speak with Lord Fenari about this!"

"You need to get your health and that curse sorted first!"

"A little talking won't kill him Lady Bain." chides Na'im "Your Fiancee's condition seems stable enough for now. At any rate, the Trine will have a soloution to your condition I am sure master Eckmar." says Na'im confidently "But this matter is urgent and is one that concerns all Fenarians everywhere-even those outside of Spelesia may be affected. Now tell me, I left Fenario several centuries ago: how fare Fenarian politics in this day and age?"

"So, you let others make yer decisions? What makes ya different from a dog, Na'im? You are yer own person, do not let others make decisions for ya."

"Well for starters, tossing me a bone won't bring me over to your cause." says Na'im with a grin "But in all seriousness master Mihnak, if everyone followed their own insincts in combat, there would be chaos." says Na'im as if Mihnak had said something very stupid "Nothing would get done, and we woud be picked off one by one. No, there has to be order and at the end of the day, in combat, someone has to be in overall command, and I am willing to sacrifice my own liberties for a few minutes in combat if it makes the difference between winning or losing. Life or death."

Mhinak then overhears Bain,

"As a matter in fact, yes, I do believe you and your people seek to destroy the forests! If you do not, then I will have less of a problem with helping you. If your king or queen or whatever vouches to not destroy Krimwood, than expect my help. I wish to see the forests flourish, not to be burned down to ash. Perhaps if you try to be diplomatic with the Guardians, they will show less hostility towards you Fenarians. The Star Elves offer protection, what would you have to offer? Convince them to help you, not the Star Elves. But still, I would like to see the three of ya have some sort of treaty." Mhinak shrugs once again.

"But master Mihnak what reason would we Fenarians have to destroy the forests in the first place? Ever since our incpetion, we Fenarians have been sidelined and cast as murderers and insurgents , but there are many of us; housewives, traders, smiths, scholars, who were forced underground, just because they believed in an ideal-justice for the Alphieth's abuse of power-in the same way that you yourself believe in the security of the forest. Granted the guardians fought alongside the Alphieth in the Schism, but so long as they remain neutral, we have no conflict with them, only with the star elves, and even then with the Queen herself and her ruling council. We Fenarians represent justice Master Mhinak, not mindless destruction of everything this side of the Fenarian mountains."

Miderun's face turned into a rather grim frown.

"I almost did not believe it. It bothers me. The Wolfgang are very dishonorable...they have blackmailed the weak and poisoned the minds of children." She paused. "...but if they are what is needed to liberate my kind in Uland, then...perhaps I might tolerate them. If they are the only ones who will stand with the orocund, then there is little thought for me in the matter. What do you know of it?"

Na'im shifts very slightly in his seat and turns to listen as Miderun and Kiray's conversation turns to the wolfgang but holds his tounge for now

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak simply nods in agreement to what Miderun said.

"Well for starters, tossing me a bone won't bring me over to your cause." says Na'im with a grin "But in all seriousness master Mihnak, if everyone followed their own insincts in combat, there would be chaos." says Na'im as if Mihnak had said something very stupid "Nothing would get done, and we woud be picked off one by one. No, there has to be order and at the end of the day, in combat, someone has to be in overall command, and I am willing to sacrifice my own liberties for a few minutes in combat if it makes the difference between winning or losing. Life or death."

"I am not talking about combat. I am talking about yer overall decisions that you make. Let's say I was High Cleric and you were my apprentice. I tell you to heal one set of people because they are innocent common folk although you can also heal another group but they are criminals. Would you disobey me and heal both or would you heal the one group I commanded you to heal?"

"But master Mihnak what reason would we Fenarians have to destroy the forests in the first place? Ever since our incpetion, we Fenarians have been sidelined and cast as murderers and insurgents , but there are many of us; housewives, traders, smiths, scholars, who were forced underground, just because they believed in an ideal-justice for the Alphieth's abuse of power-in the same way that you yourself believe in the security of the forest. Granted the guardians fought alongside the Alphieth in the Schism, but so long as they remain neutral, we have no conflict with them, only with the star elves, and even then with the Queen herself and her ruling council. We Fenarians represent justice Master Mhinak, not mindless destruction of everything this side of the Fenarian mountains."

"Ya do realize that ya must see it from Star Elf perspective, right? They see you as criminals because your ancestors defied the traditional way of life by stealing the Nekrastones thus they casted you guys out and drove you all underground. So to say you Fenarians represent justice is quite... ironic, shall I say. I digress, I see you Fenarians wanting to destroy Krimwood because they are not yer allies nor are they on neutral grounds with ya."

[Zepher]

"Thanks, hansel." Polly blushes, "I am more worried about Lyrion and Hung. The last time I saw them they were in the crow's nest hiding while the elves dragged me away before a ton of smoke bombs rained onto our ship. Then the next thing I know I am in this prison with a mix of mess, slightly better than the Hovels but still chaos. There's this talking gorilla, who claims to be a Fenarian Prince's sidekick, he is swole as...! He even calls himself Twink!" says Polly as she tries to imitate Bobby's slang.

"Yo, you sure he didn't just roll out on his own? Well, you know, hopefully the Fenerains will get to save him. That'd be tight. But like to be real with you we were there to grab you."

"I just told them what what is. All that shiz is pushing them off this dragon if they continue to argue."

"Yo, that's why you're one of my besties, chica. You know how to get shiz done."

[Enceladus]

"I am not talking about combat. I am talking about yer overall decisions that you make. Let's say I was High Cleric and you were my apprentice. I tell you to heal one set of people because they are innocent common folk although you can also heal another group but they are criminals. Would you disobey me and heal both or would you heal the one group I commanded you to heal?"

"The group you comanded me to heal of course. It would be sacriligeous, to risk my position and the possibility of one day becoming a cleric in full, for a smidge of compassion on failed criminals. There are times in life master Minhak when you have to play by the rules. Put your own thoughts and impulses to the side for a while, and wait untill the morals are more murky to act descively. I have lived for more than two thousand years master Mihnak and if there is one thing I have learnt, it is how to be patient."

"Ya do realize that ya must see it from Star Elf perspective, right? They see you as criminals because your ancestors defied the traditional way of life by stealing the Nekrastones thus they casted you guys out and drove you all underground. So to say you Fenarians represent justice is quite... ironic, shall I say. I digress, I see you Fenarians wanting to destroy Krimwood because they are not yer allies nor are they on neutral grounds with ya."

"Do you seek ot irk me master Mihnak?" Na'im snaps "We did not steal the Nerkastones, but merely found them underground, some would argue by divine intervention-and I was one of them-untill I saw how blinded we all were. So to call us theives is inaccurate. Yet, if it was our traditional way of live to live under a corrupt couicil dominated by the House of Alpieth, then I suppose it is accurate to call us rebels, but I prefer the term freedom fighters. But there is precoius little alive in Spelesia ouside of the sealed capitol. Razing the Krimwood to fulfill an old grudge would acheive nothing. Nothing at all."

Na'im gulps down some more air as his head starts to swim from too much talking and retreats into a brooding silence, but first calls to Eckamr: "How much longer untill we reach Fenario? My soul weary of this relentless journey."

[Purpearljellyblob]

"A little talking won't kill him Lady Bain." chides Na'im "Your Fiancee's condition seems stable enough for now. At any rate, the Trine will have a soloution to your condition I am sure master Eckmar." says Na'im confidently "But this matter is urgent and is one that concerns all Fenarians everywhere-even those outside of Spelesia may be affected. Now tell me, I left Fenario several centuries ago: how fare Fenarian politics in this day and age?"

"I will find the best healer in Fenario to have him cured! No matter what!"

"Lord Angmar has been our Supreme Leader since the beginning and he continues to make his presence known in the palace and throughout the land. Although his son, Prince Adaun has his moments, Lord Angmar still pretty much holds the reins over the clans."

Na'im gulps down some more air as his head starts to swim from too much talking and retreats into a brooding silence, but first calls to Eckamr: "How much longer untill we reach Fenario? My soul weary of this relentless journey."

As the party rockets through the clouds, the sky gradually turns dark, even though it is clearly morning. Grigorlis makes a steep dive to reach the mountains of Fenario.

"I am sure you are, as I am. Here we are."

As Grigorlis glides slowly towards Fenario, a full view of the entrance of Fenario comes into view. It appears to be heavily fortified with a towering watch tower sitting in the centre, connected by two defensive towers and thick walls. There appears to be no other way in other than through the gates or flying in direct as the mountains sorrounding Fenario serve as natural defences. Grigorlis circles the air as he concentrates at another smaller dragon approaching steadily towards the party.

<Livyatan the Cold.> Grigorlis projects at the incoming dragon and the both of them communicated in private. Grigorlis then turns to the party, <War is imminent. Orders from Prince Adaun to seal the cities and to conduct searches on everyone entering and leaving the cities.>

"How about orders from Lord Angmar? Something is not right. Approach!" Eckmar stands up and points towards Fenario.

The moment Grigorlis picks up speed, the smaller dragon quickly comes into sight and blocks his path. On the dragon, another Fenarian in dark hood rides ontop.

The Fenarian dragonrider stares intently at each member of the party and then turns to Eckmar,

"General Grimsley! Good to have you and your lady back safe and sound." The dragonrider bows, "My apologies for the holdup. Orders from Prince Adaun to verify everyone in and out of the cities. But of course, General Grimsley and Lady Ga are automatically cleared. But I am not certain about your friends, they need to go through the gates to be verified."

"What do you know about them? They are with me." Eckmar asserts himself.

"Orders from the Palace, General Grimsley. Please do not make this harder for both of us." The dragonrider raises his lance and Livyatan's eyes glow bright red as the dragonrider prepares for a standoff.

"Alright!" Bain interrupts, "They can make their way in on foot." Turning to the party, Bain rummages through her sack, "I do not have a map of Fenario with me, but I will be at the Marketplace. Make sure you get yourselves a map before getting ambitious. And also Mhinak, that shiny badge, keep it out of sight if you cherish your life" With that, Grigorlis swoops down to land not far away from Fenario and the party gets off. Grigorlis, Bain and Eckmar nods at the party, "We'll see you on the other side."

As Grigorlis flys off into Fenario, all the party needs to do is to get to Fenario. But between them and the party is a huge moat. There is no other way to enter Fenario besides getting past the moat. The water appears to be equally calm and stale, and it glistens under the lights from within Fenario. A small boat rows into view and the party overhears a one way conversation.

"Times er bad, junior."

"Back when er times er good, I be rowing till rrr arms drop and flaccid and rrr pockets to dey brim!"

"Er know, junior, since those rrr elves started berdor potral, I barely rowed once er dey!"

"Curse da elves, dey took er jerbs!"

What will the party do?

Edited October 25, 2015 by Purpearljellyblob

[Yzalirk]

"This place looks rather welcoming." Mhinak says sarcastically before tucking his badge away.

"I will go to the marketplace too. I could use some new wares."

[Enceladus]

As the party rockets through the clouds, the sky gradually turns dark, even though it is clearly morning. Grigorlis makes a steep dive to reach the mountains of Fenario.

"I am sure you are, as I am. Here we are."

As Grigorlis glides slowly towards Fenario, a full view of the entrance of Fenario comes into view. It appears to be heavily fortified with a towering watch tower sitting in the centre, connected by two defensive towers and thick walls. There appears to be no other way in other than through the gates or flying in direct as the mountains sorrounding Fenario serve as natural defences. Grigorlis circles the air as he concentrates at another smaller dragon approaching steadily towards the party.

"Alright!" Bain interrupts, "They can make their way in on foot." Turning to the party, Bain rummages through her sack, "I do not have a map of Fenario with me, but I will be at the Marketplace. Make sure you get yourselves a map before getting ambitious. And also Mhinak, that shiny badge, keep it out of sight if you cherish your life" With that, Grigorlis swoops down to land not far away from Fenario and the party gets off. Grigorlis, Bain and Eckmar nods at the party, "We'll see you on the other side."

As Grigorlis flys off into Fenario, all the party needs to do is to get to Fenario. But between them and the party is a huge moat. There is no other way to enter Fenario besides getting past the moat. The water appears to be equally calm and stale, and it glistens under the lights from within Fenario. A small boat rows into view and the party overhears a one way conversation.

"That is heartening friend say Na'im with a sigh. He remains watchful as the lights of Fenario come into greater prominence "Just as it looked when I left..." says Na'im in an odd voice and he pulls his hat lower to hide his features as the other dragon approaches, remaining silent throughout the confrontation

"God speed master Eckmar, lady Bain. We shall see you on the other side" he says in a hollow voice. In truth, he had never felt so alone and so apprehensive in all his years. Here he was doing the impossible, what he swore never to do when he left Fenario for what he thought would be the last time.

"This place looks rather welcoming." Mhinak says sarcastically before tucking his badge away.

"I will go to the marketplace too. I could use some new wares."

"The gates of Fenario was not built for entertaining guests, master Mihnak. Elagent they are not, but they do form the perfect bastion-I have heard that the wizard priests of Ennoc were inspired by our own fortifications when they built their famous fortresses durig the Orcish wars But you are a dwarf master Mihnak-do you not think there is some elagence in the sheer functiolity of the structure? Those gates have never been stormed, and Fenario itself has never been conquored you know." Na'im speaks with a hint of pride in his ovice

"But perhaps we should concentrate on getting through those gates first master Mihnak, before we start planning itineries." suggests Na'im "Please, allow me to handle this."

As Grigorlis flys off into Fenario, all the party needs to do is to get to Fenario. But between them and the party is a huge moat. There is no other way to enter Fenario besides getting past the moat. The water appears to be equally calm and stale, and it glistens under the lights from within Fenario. A small boat rows into view and the party overhears a one way conversation.

"Times er bad, junior."

"Back when er times er good, I be rowing till rrr arms drop and flaccid and rrr pockets to dey brim!"

"Er know, junior, since those rrr elves started berdor potral, I barely rowed once er dey!"

"Curse da elves, dey took er jerbs!"

What will the party do?

"Fancy doing a favour for a fellow Fenarian and ferrying me and my companions across yonder moat, friend? Says Na'im in a friendly voice "I dare say you will get a chance to stretch your rowing muscles if you do" says Na'im with a wink

Edited November 10, 2015 by Enceladus

[Yzalirk]

"Fenario was not built for entertaining guest, master Mihnak. Elagent it is not, but it is indeed the perfect bastion-I have heard that the wizard priests of Ennoc were inspired by our own fortifications when they built their famous fortresses durig the Orcish wars But you are a dwarf master Mihnak-do you not think thereis some elagence in the sheer functiolity of the structure? Those gates have never been stormed, and Fenario itself has never been conquored you know." Na'im speaks with a hint of pride in his ovice

"But perhaps we should concentrate on getting thorugh those gates first master Mihnak beofre we start planning itineries." suggests Na'im "Please, allow me to handle this"

"There is no defense better than those created by my kin. Give this place some Dwarven ingenuity and it will definitely hold up better and look more pleasing. This place gives a "let me kill you and hang you up outside" type of vibe which gives other people the thought that Fenarians are evil."

"Make it quick."