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

[CMP]

"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."

"The one I met called a group of myvrkuun to try kill us," responded Miderun curtly. "A witch who used those around her. They claim she is gone now...we will see."

Miderun was all too glad to slide off of Grigorlis, striding quickly away from the dragon as it took off. She sighed, rubbing combined sweat and grit off her forehead as she let Na'im take the lead. This quest for some abstract peace was reminiscent of simpler hunts in Baltarok....a lot of hard work and extremely little rest. But there was no complaint, or any consideration of stopping. They had to venture on....or all this land would pay for it. Baltarok had been saved. They would save this land too, or die in the effort.

[Purpearljellyblob]

"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

"From my yaers of rowing, junior, er seem err be cumfused. Fenario has er many cities, er all underground. Er cannot attack ferm yer skies! Er give yer some advices, junior. Yer have my respect if yer swim across, but yer stink and will never be allowed in. Take me boat, only 90 gold fer a party of nine OR 150 gold fer boat ride and yer maps to Fenario. Unless yer friends yar locals or familiar with da place, yer never get around without yar map, er doing yer a favour junior. Maps yar normally 100 gold per piece in the marketplace, depending if da like yer or not! Er doing yer a favour comrade!"

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),

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.

[Yzalirk]

"Elnath, perhaps ya can cover this?"

[Zepher]

Bobby scratches the side of his head.

"So we gotta pay to go chill in the city to go track down the Brown Nekrastone to give to the city's enemy's allies? It seems like Bain just gipped us, yo!" Bobby scowls. "This is cray. I literally don't even get a bit of what's going down anymore. And now there's war? That's effed! What could have happened?"

[KotZ]

Kiray walks up to the man intimidatingly. "Lower the price. 90 gold for everything."

[Enceladus]

"So we gotta pay to go chill in the city to go track down the Brown Nekrastone to give to the city's enemy's allies? It seems like Bain just gipped us, yo!" Bobby scowls. "This is cray. I literally don't even get a bit of what's going down anymore. And now there's war? That's effed! What could have happened?"

"It appears young master Bucks, that the Fenarians have taken notice of the star elf troops movements on the edge of the mountains and have decided to delcare war pre-emptively as a precaution. And as for why we are here...Fenario is not called the 'land of eternal darkness' for nothing you know-it is home to many miscreants, criminals and others who have taken reufge here from the authoities or their own kin. There is a good chance we will find the were-snake theives here."

"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."

"There's some truth in that." acknowledges Na'im "But the piont is that it look intimidating master Mihnak..." says Na'im slowly as if Mihnak is complelty missing the piont "It would look a bit foolish with a fairy tale tower would it not?"

"From my yaers of rowing, junior, er seem err be cumfused. Fenario has er many cities, er all underground. Er cannot attack ferm yer skies! Er give yer some advices, junior. Yer have my respect if yer swim across, but yer stink and will never be allowed in. Take me boat, only 90 gold fer a party of nine OR 150 gold fer boat ride and yer maps to Fenario. Unless yer friends yar locals or familiar with da place, yer never get around without yar map, er doing yer a favour junior. Maps yar normally 100 gold per piece in the marketplace, depending if da like yer or not! Er doing yer a favour comrade!"

Na'im chuckles and shakes his head "That's a fools price! You didn't honestly think we would pay that did you? No...well let me put it this way: We have a multitude of options to get across: we could swim, get master Van Cleef to freeze a bridge across the moat using his opal...whereas you do not, if you want our coin. So if I were you I would start thinking of a better offer..." Na'im makes a show of checking his pocket watch and shifting his feet impatiently "You know, I think we'd better start looking for another way across in a second my friends." says Na'im with a pionted look at the boatman

Edited October 26, 2015 by Enceladus

[KotZ]

Na'im chuckles and shakes his head "That's a fools price! You didn't honestly think we would pay that did you? No...well let me put it this way: We have a multitude of options to get across: we could swim, get master Van Cleef to freeze a bridge across the moat using his opal...whereas you do not, if you want our coin. So if I were you I would start thinking of a better offer..." Na'im makes a show of checking his pocket watch and shifting his feet impatiently "You know, I think we'd better looking for another way across in a second my friends." says Na'im with a pionted look at the boatman

"I could even dump him in the river and take the boat and maps for free..." Kiray narrows her eyes at the boatman and places her hand on the hilt of her sword.

[Yzalirk]

"There's some truth in that." acknowledges Na'im "But the piont is that it look intimidating master Mihnak..." says Na'im slowly as if Mihnak is complelty missing the piont "It would look a bit foolish with a fairy tale tower would it not?"

"I have seen far more intimidating things come out of a goat."

"I could even dump him in the river and take the boat and maps for free..." Kiray narrows her eyes at the boatman and places her hand on the hilt of her sword.

"I like where your head is at, lass, truly, I do, but this man is clearly old and feeble and probably has a family to feed. Last thing we need is a bunch of these folk chasing us away." Mhinak says somewhat cunningly. "Then again, only the strongest survive."

[Enceladus]

"I have seen far more intimidating things come out of a goat."

Na'im glances strangley at Mihnak "I would hate to know what the goats are lke around where you come from master Mihnak." On impulse Na'im checks his boots for any sign of muck

"I could even dump him in the river and take the boat and maps for free..." Kiray narrows her eyes at the boatman and places her hand on the hilt of her sword.

"I like where your head is at, lass, truly, I do, but this man is clearly old and feeble and probably has a family to feed. Last thing we need is a bunch of these folk chasing us away." Mhinak says somewhat cunningly. "Then again, only the strongest survive."

"Strongest and smartest master Mihnak." interjects Na'im "Do I look like some kind of barbarian champion to you? But of course lady Kiray seems to have her own ideas about getting across, and I really think you should factor them into your offer friend." calls Na'im ot the boatman

[Yzalirk]

"Strongest and smartest master Mihnak." interjects Na'im "Do I look like some kind of barbarian champion to you? But of course lady Kiray seems to have her own ideas about getting across, and I really think you should factor them into your offer friend." calls Na'im ot the boatman

Mhinak simply laughs to the point that a single tear is coming out of his eye. He wipes the tear off,

"Not even in slightest aspect!"

[Zepher]

"No bro," Bobby says to Na'im. "I'm like with what's happening, like I get it, but like at the same time I don't get it. Like, it's seriously effed." Bobby turns to their employer. "Like, what was the whole point of doing all this, yo? Are we helping anything, do you think? You picking up what I'm putting down? Is this like what you were looking to get done?"

[Purpearljellyblob]

"Elnath, perhaps ya can cover this?"

Elnath smirks and shrugs,

"I hope it is as simple as paying an odd hundred gold to get across, if you want to, I can dip into my pouch. The gold belongs to you all, eventually."

Kiray walks up to the man intimidatingly. "Lower the price. 90 gold for everything."

"I could even dump him in the river and take the boat and maps for free..." Kiray narrows her eyes at the boatman and places her hand on the hilt of her sword.

"I like where your head is at, lass, truly, I do, but this man is clearly old and feeble and probably has a family to feed. Last thing we need is a bunch of these folk chasing us away." Mhinak says somewhat cunningly. "Then again, only the strongest survive."

The Fenarian laughs as he sizes up Kiray and Mhinak,

"Er met many er thugs like yerself threuout me life. Er know yer style. Er have threwn many thugs like yer off me ship tuuuu many er times. Yer won't survive er wink of yer eye behind the gates of Fenario if fighting yis all yer got in yer pea brain! Fufufufu!"

Na'im chuckles and shakes his head "That's a fools price! You didn't honestly think we would pay that did you? No...well let me put it this way: We have a multitude of options to get across: we could swim, get master Van Cleef to freeze a bridge across the moat using his opal...whereas you do not, if you want our coin. So if I were you I would start thinking of a better offer..." Na'im makes a show of checking his pocket watch and shifting his feet impatiently "You know, I think we'd better start looking for another way across in a second my friends." says Na'im with a pionted look at the boatman

"Patience, junior. Me boat yis the only way across. Yer should know that, junior." Pointing at Na'im, "Come on board. Tell me, whut business yer got in Fenario?"

"No bro," Bobby says to Na'im. "I'm like with what's happening, like I get it, but like at the same time I don't get it. Like, it's seriously effed." Bobby turns to their employer. "Like, what was the whole point of doing all this, yo? Are we helping anything, do you think? You picking up what I'm putting down? Is this like what you were looking to get done?"

"Na'im is right. The point is we messed up trying to find the right people to return the Blue Nekrastone and it is our responsibiliy to right the wrong." says Elnath, "And the Brown Nekrastone..." Elnath trails off.

[Yzalirk]

The Fenarian laughs as he sizes up Kiray and Mhinak,

"Er met many er thugs like yerself threuout me life. Er know yer style. Er have threwn many thugs like yer off me ship tuuuu many er times. Yer won't survive er wink of yer eye behind the gates of Fenario if fighting yis all yer got in yer pea brain! Fufufufu!"

"Hey, old man, has yer stink been frying yer brain? Yer the thug here with yer nonsensical prices!"

Mhinak then speaks to the party,

"To hell with this old coot, I say we swim across or we find another way across this muck. He shall not get a single coin from us with his petty attitude!"

[Enceladus]

"Patience, junior. Me boat yis the only way across. Yer should know that, junior." Pointing at Na'im, "Come on board. Tell me, whut business yer got in Fenario?"

"Naturally my friend. Indeed, even if it were not, your fine vessel is the only means by which I would even considor crossing the moat." Na'im snaps shut his pocket watch and steps aboard the boat "I have had buiness with the Orcish clans in the north of Baltarok." Na'im says briskly without a trace of hesitation in his voice "Lord Angmar dispatched me their to see if I could conduct an alliance with the border clans-food for protection from the star elf menace and the like. Now however, I have seen fit to return and report back on how we stand to the good lord Angmar. If nothing else my friend, I would greatly appreciate it if you pemitted the Orcish emissary, the Lady Miderun, my bodygaurds; the masters Van Cleef, Mihnak, Germ, Bucks and their commander the Lady Nayasto safe passage across yonder moat as well. I may even be able to put in a good word with the Lord Angmar if you do..." Na'im pauses expectantly He always had considored himself a fine liar

[Purpearljellyblob]

"Naturally my friend. Indeed, even if it were not, your fine vessel is the only means by which I would even considor crossing the moat." Na'im snaps shut his pocket watch and steps aboard the boat "I have had buiness with the Orcish clans in the north of Baltarok." Na'im says briskly without a trace of hesitation in his voice "Lord Angmar dispatched me their to see if I could conduct an alliance with the border clans-food for protection from the star elf menace and the like. Now however, I have seen fit to return and report back on how we stand to the good lord Angmar. If nothing else my friend, I would greatly appreciate it if you pemitted the Orcish emissary, the Lady Miderun, my bodygaurds; the masters Van Cleef, Mihnak, Germ, Bucks and their commander the Lady Nayasto safe passage across yonder moat as well. I may even be able to put in a good word with the Lord Angmar if you do..." Na'im pauses expectantly He always had considored himself a fine liar

The Fenarian strokes his long beard, and then laughs out hard,

"Er have no interest in yer business in Baltarok, but er been around since the first stone was laid in Valastra, yer can't fool yer very own Charion the Gatekeeper! Er spies with me eyes yer dragon friends letting yer off not far away from here. Yer friends with General Grimsley and Lady Ga, so er will let yer off this time. Yer have tu come out with a better lie next time, junior, but sometimes yer got er speak er truth. As er gatekeeper, er have er responsibility er ensure yer don't perish in Fenario and er ensure yer aren't Star Elves or enemies tu Fenario." The Fenarian turns around and signals to the tower and turns back to the party. "All come on aboard, er have no need fer yer stinking gold." Turning to the party and pointing repeatedly to the side of his head with his crooked finger, "Yer will not survive in Fenario if fighting and getting angry over nothing er all yer got in yer barrel." Flipping out a map from his robe, "Another advice fer yer. There er no daylight underground. Yer got er track yer own time and da map er not tu scale. Er be spending yer time tu travel from one place tu another."

The party got off Charion's boat after a short boat trip and approaches the gate. A guard stands in their way and looks at the party,

"I have been informed of your arrival and it is my duty to inform you that Lady Ga is waiting for you in the Marketplace and lodging has been arranged for you at the Black Phoenix Inn. It is also my duty to inform you that the Bathmora and Suthgurd cities and their outskirts, the Arena, the Great Hall, the Garrison and the Dragon's Neck path are out of bounds to all of you." And the guard opens a small side door for the party.

[KotZ]

"Well, looks like the only other place we can venture to is the slums," Kiray says as she leans in to study the map. "I say we meet Bain first, then go to the slums or the inn."

[CMP]

"I have been informed of your arrival and it is my duty to inform you that Lady Ga is waiting for you in the Marketplace and lodging has been arranged for you at the Black Phoenix Inn. It is also my duty to inform you that the Bathmora and Suthgurd cities and their outskirts, the Arena, the Great Hall, the Garrison and the Dragon's Neck path are out of bounds to all of you." And the guard opens a small side door for the party.

"Right...then we will go see Bain," nodded Miderun, struggling to get used to the feeling that for the first time all day they were not in immediate danger of being attacked.

Edited October 28, 2015 by CallMePie

[Enceladus]

The Fenarian strokes his long beard, and then laughs out hard,

"Er have no interest in yer business in Baltarok, but er been around since the first stone was laid in Valastra, yer can't fool yer very own Charion the Gatekeeper! Er spies with me eyes yer dragon friends letting yer off not far away from here. Yer friends with General Grimsley and Lady Ga, so er will let yer off this time. Yer have tu come out with a better lie next time, junior, but sometimes yer got er speak er truth. As er gatekeeper, er have er responsibility er ensure yer don't perish in Fenario and er ensure yer aren't Star Elves or enemies tu Fenario." The Fenarian turns around and signals to the tower and turns back to the party. "All come on aboard, er have no need fer yer stinking gold." Turning to the party and pointing repeatedly to the side of his head with his crooked finger, "Yer will not survive in Fenario if fighting and getting angry over nothing er all yer got in yer barrel." Flipping out a map from his robe, "Another advice fer yer. There er no daylight underground. Yer got er track yer own time and da map er not tu scale. Er be spending yer time tu travel from one place tu another."

Na'ims face flushes with suppressed rage but at in an instant it is gone and he joins the boatman in laughing, albeit a bit too loudly "Bravo I say master Charion! 'Tis always a pleasure to meet another of similar wit and cunning! You my rest assured that we are no friends of the star elves and no threat to the Fenari. Here take this from me in return for your generosity." Na'im presses a potion into his hands

The party got off Charion's boat after a short boat trip and approaches the gate. A guard stands in their way and looks at the party,

"I have been informed of your arrival and it is my duty to inform you that Lady Ga is waiting for you in the Marketplace and lodging has been arranged for you at the Black Phoenix Inn. It is also my duty to inform you that the Bathmora and Suthgurd cities and their outskirts, the Arena, the Great Hall, the Garrison and the Dragon's Neck path are out of bounds to all of you." And the guard opens a small side door for the party.

"And the palace and great library master..." inquires Na'im "For truly I desire to see your Lord Angmar-I have some information on the Star Elves that may be of interest to his highness, but all in good time I suppose." Na'im bows in thanks to the gaurd and adjusts his hat to hide his face better

"Well, looks like the only other place we can venture to is the slums," Kiray says as she leans in to study the map. "I say we meet Bain first, then go to the slums or the inn."

"Right...then we will go see Bain," nodded Miderun, struggling to get used to the feeling that for the first time all day they were not in immediate danger of being attacked.

"So be it." says Na'im with a nod "But if anything I strongly reccomend that we stick together...only a fool would call the cities of Fenario entirely safe, and only a madman would be seen walking around one alone." he adds cautiously

Edited October 28, 2015 by Enceladus

[Zepher]

"Right...then we will go see Bain," nodded Miderun, struggling to get used to the feeling that for the first time all day they were not in immediate danger of being attacked.

"Yo, Mide, I'm not trying to be a wuss or anything but like we haven't slept forever." Bobby yawns. "I'm effing beat, yo. Maybe we nap at that Inn, you dig?"

[Yzalirk]

"I hear the marketplace callin' me name!"

Mhinak practically runs to the marketplace.

[Zepher]

Bobby's brain ventures a bit back into time, and as the party walks he turns once more to Elnath. "Yo, so before we hopped on the boat you were saying how like we did the wrong thing trying to find someone to give the blue nekrastone to. So... like, what are you going to do with it? Also, like, won't the Fenerian's try to steal it? Doesn't Bain know we got it?"

[Purpearljellyblob]

Na'ims face flushes with suppressed rage but at in an instant it is gone and he joins the boatman in laughing, albeit a bit too loudly "Bravo I say master Charion! 'Tis always a pleasure to meet another of similar wit and cunning! You my rest assured that we are no friends of the star elves and no threat to the Fenari. Here take this from me in return for your generosity." Na'im presses a potion into his hands

Charion firmly pushes it back to Naim,

"Er have nay need fer wares like this! If yer er thank the old man, make sure yer friends come out er one piece!" Charion laughs heartedly.

"And the palace and great library master..." inquires Na'im "For truly I desire to see your Lord Angmar-I have some information on the Star Elves that may be of interest to his highness, but all in good time I suppose." Na'im bows in thanks to the gaurd and adjusts his hat to hide his face better

"Not if you smell trouble." The guard says simply, then turns and shows Naim his way through the gates.

Bobby's brain ventures a bit back into time, and as the party walks he turns once more to Elnath. "Yo, so before we hopped on the boat you were saying how like we did the wrong thing trying to find someone to give the blue nekrastone to. So... like, what are you going to do with it? Also, like, won't the Fenerian's try to steal it? Doesn't Bain know we got it?"

"Are we not supposed to return these artifacts to the Star Elves? But we killed off too many an elf, now we've got an army on our backs and the Fenarians interpreted it as an act of war. We have to let the Fenarians know what is going on and I suppose the elves will stop at nothing until we are dead or we return their artifacts." Elnath turns and looks around, holding his pouch tightly, and shrugs, "I am also aware that the Fenarians know we've got the stone, and I am certain they will have their eyes on it, perhaps not necessarily Bain herself, but she might tell someone that might be."

As the party enters the gates of Fenario, and after a short walk, the party reaches the Marketplace, with Bain standing by the road, arms folded,

"Sure took your time to cross that moat, it is almost night. I get it that you are eager to restock your wares and rest for the night. I have arranged basic lodging for all at the Black Phoenix Inn for your entire stay, at the innkeeper's grace, drinks not included. Just mention my name to Buyla Whytula on your first encounter with her, or you have to pay. Prices vary according to her mood. I suggest you make a round to the Marketplace and head towards the inn for the night. If you need me or Eckmar, just ask any palace guard. We should be around in the area." Bain turns around and turns back around, "Oh and I have not forgotten about my part of the deal" Leaning in to the party and whispers, "My sources tell me that the Weresnakes are heading towards Fenario in two days time, and rumours are they will be in the Marketplace to recruit a motley crew for a long journey across the seas. Whatever that means." Bain shrugs and pulls her hood tighter together, "Any questions before I leave you all to it?"

[CMP]

Miderun nodded at Bain. "Good. Thank you. Perhaps we will intercept these weresnakes later. Everyone buy what you will from the marketplace, we will go the inn as soon as we are done."

"Are we not supposed to return these artifacts to the Star Elves? But we killed off too many an elf, now we've got an army on our backs and the Fenarians interpreted it as an act of war. We have to let the Fenarians know what is going on and I suppose the elves will stop at nothing until we are dead or we return their artifacts." Elnath turns and looks around, holding his pouch tightly, and shrugs, "I am also aware that the Fenarians know we've got the stone, and I am certain they will have their eyes on it, perhaps not necessarily Bain herself, but she might tell someone that might be."

"They attacked us, Elnath. Why should we give it to them outright when we know what Latte has doing? We will tell the Gourmyro when we must. Hopefully with the Blue and Brown rocks we can make their leaders meet and force a peace between the two. Hide the stone while you sleep, it will be bad if it is taken."

[Enceladus]

Charion firmly pushes it back to Naim,

"Er have nay need fer wares like this! If yer er thank the old man, make sure yer friends come out er one piece!" Charion laughs heartedly.

"Easier said than done, master Charion!" jokes Na'im with an akward shrug and a smile. It was clear that he had to get over his humiliation and loss of face at the moat "Listen..would you be willing to do a simple favour for a friend? You see, there may be a party of were-snakes arriving in Feanrio in the next few days...I will be checking back here tomorrow but...if any were-snakes do try and cross the moat overnight or during the day would you mind informing me when I come back?" asks Na'im

"Are we not supposed to return these artifacts to the Star Elves? But we killed off too many an elf, now we've got an army on our backs and the Fenarians interpreted it as an act of war. We have to let the Fenarians know what is going on and I suppose the elves will stop at nothing until we are dead or we return their artifacts." Elnath turns and looks around, holding his pouch tightly, and shrugs, "I am also aware that the Fenarians know we've got the stone, and I am certain they will have their eyes on it, perhaps not necessarily Bain herself, but she might tell someone that might be."

"I would not have done anything differently in their situation" says Na'im firmly "A life under seige dose that to you...forces you to think like everyone is an enemy, but like I said, we should stick together and keep our wits about us-master Elnath, here, take this and put it in your pouch." Na'im hands Elanth his Opal "Its approximalty the same size and colour as the Nerksatone and might fool any potential theives. Oh, and I'll be wanting it back-that is, if it dosen't get stolen first."

"Sure took your time to cross that moat, it is almost night. I get it that you are eager to restock your wares and rest for the night. I have arranged basic lodging for all at the Black Phoenix Inn for your entire stay, at the innkeeper's grace, drinks not included. Just mention my name to Buyla Whytula on your first encounter with her, or you have to pay. Prices vary according to her mood. I suggest you make a round to the Marketplace and head towards the inn for the night. If you need me or Eckmar, just ask any palace guard. We should be around in the area." Bain turns around and turns back around, "Oh and I have not forgotten about my part of the deal" Leaning in to the party and whispers, "My sources tell me that the Weresnakes are heading towards Fenario in two days time, and rumours are they will be in the Marketplace to recruit a motley crew for a long journey across the seas. Whatever that means." Bain shrugs and pulls her hood tighter together, "Any questions before I leave you all to it?"

"It all seems very clear to me Lady Bain. But two things continue to prey on my mind: for how many days are we permitted to stay at the black phoinex, and then who are these sources you mention-I would be terrible for us to get the wrong idea and think you have been conversing with the were-snake miscreants." Na'ims tone is pleasent but you do get the hint that despite how it may appear, he never really dose trust anyone

Na'im bows to Bain "My thanks for everything you have done for us. I hope we part as friends and allies now, not strangers. And as for the weresnakes...I assume they meant exactly what they said they meant. They are clearly looking for a crew for a long and ardous voyage." Na'im turns to Elnath "I shall have to check the great library's charts, but if memory serves me well, then it should be quite possible for a moderatly provsioned ship to sail from Fenario to Nagashan in good time, would it not?"

Having said this, Na'im takes a look around the marketplace and observes the wares that are on offer

Miderun nodded at Bain. "Good. Thank you. Perhaps we will intercept these weresnakes later. Everyone buy what you will from the marketplace, we will go the inn as soon as we are done."

Na'im bows mockingly "Your wish is my command my lady!"

Edited October 30, 2015 by Enceladus

[Yzalirk]

Mhinak looks around at all the shops, specifically looking for any that sells weapons and/or armor.

"I do not understand this Fenarian gibberish..."