Heroica RPG - Quest#102: Debts

[Chromeknight]

Post edited for continuity.

Edited June 30, 2014 by Chromeknight

[Purpearljellyblob]

QM Note: I understand where you're coming from, but this I actually used an actual form of fortune telling to do this. The present is generally what triggers one to go to a reading and gives some information on next steps, while the future is where the situation will head because of the actions in the present. I hope that makes sense!

I also used a much more simplistic version of tarot reading, instead of the more confusing Celtic Cross, 10 Card Draw, and various others. This is the most simplistic tarot reading one can get, and I choose this one for that reason: not to confuse the hell out of you guys.

OOC: Not quite what I was trying to mean but thanks for the info! What I am trying to mean is referring to CK's roleplay happening after my role play. It doesn't make sense for both present and future roleplays to happen at the same time, for me at least.

OOC: For me, it doesn't make sense to have both the present and the future to happen concurrently. Our characters have made their choices, so let's continue with the role play.

[Chromeknight]

Standing at the bar, Nerwen looks around. An odd hiccup of time passes through her like an undigested lembas. She shakes her head to clear it and looks around again to see where people are.

Edited June 30, 2014 by Chromeknight

[Purpearljellyblob]

Replying to Irisa,

"Thank you for your divination, and thank you for the valuable insight into the future. I have lots of questions, but I suppose I shall leave it for another time. My companions and I have a heavy road to travel ahead of us. I will certainly keep those wise words in mind."

It seems like a long time since she's sat down in front of Irisa, she gives Irisa a kind nod and heads towards the bar. Turning towards Matthias, Nerwen, and XX,

"Anyone interested in divination and fortune telling? It's 10 gold at the Bandaged Lady. Should be interesting."

Purpearl makes her way to the door, and looks up into the sky, and takes note of the time. The thought of saving Aventine remains priority, but the words of Irisa stays close to her heart. She takes a quick glance at Irisa and looks out into the distance. She tries to concentrate on her breathing as her vision becomes increasingly blurry, but clears up under the sun after a short while.

Edited June 30, 2014 by Purpearljellyblob

[Masked Builder]

"Ah yes, I see. We're just discussing the use of alchemy in the garden. I just so happen to be the owner of a vineyard near Luosh, although the size of my grapes isn't the only thing on my mind."

"Well, I could try some controlled experiments. I'm not familiar with the idea of alchemy in the gardens.

You said your friend was an alchemist? Generally alchemist like to study in specific fields, or at least the ones I knew. What does your friend enjoy creating?"

"Gardening," she laughs shortly. "I used to enjoy that. But like anyone else involved with Heroica, he specializes in weapons."

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen sees Purpearl rise from her quiet discussion with the fortune teller. As the young Mage steps to the door, she slips into the vacated seat.

I will pay the ten gold.

I have had dreams, yes. I dream I am standing on a high bridge. A man stands at the other end. I beckon to him but he turns away. As he turns the bridge collapses and I fall. Though I wake shortly after, before hitting the ground far below. The meaning of the dream seems straightforward. But there is one detail which is odd. Off to the side of the man, on the cliff edge is another figure, in a dark green cloak and hood, face shrouded. Just standing, watching. If the cloak were black or white I might have some idea, but it is definitely green.

My question is, who is this figure?

Nerwen's voice was low, but urgent and her eyes intense.

Edited June 30, 2014 by Chromeknight

[Kintobor]

"Gardening," she laughs shortly. "I used to enjoy that. But like anyone else involved with Heroica, he specializes in weapons."

"Of course. Hobbies change, among other things."

"Curious. I knew a man once who took to the use of poisons. It doesn't matter anymore though since he's he's dead..."

My question is, who is this figure?

Nerwen's voice was low, but urgent and her eyes intense.

Irisa eyes the paladin intently as she sits down, a slew smiling drawing under her bandages.

"A curious dream you appear to be experiencing. Generally falling is the mind reflecting a feeling of helplessness, and the man across on the other side most likely and advesary blocking your way or something you fear. In other words, it is the stem of your helplessness. The bridge could represent many things, but this green cloaked man... he intrigues me. You ask the cards this, no? Insight into the mind and the subconscious is something the cards can answer, even if not clearly."

She takes Nerwen's coins and begins to shuffle the deck. The sound around them disappears and the candlelight's flicker as Irisa begins to deal the deck.

"Let us peer into your past, present, and future. Let us see what the Fate's have in store for you. The Past represents recent events that have led to the situation at hand, and your involvement in them. Your past is represented by... hmm..."

THE PAST

"Atop the peak, the pristine Tower erupts into flames from the inside, being struck by lightning from the outside. Two people, fully clothed, plunge to an uncertain fate from the tower's explosion. Destruction and devastation follow in it's wake, but it is not without a purpose. The walls of the tower have been built through ego, and the destruction is a sign from chaos to create new spiritual development. The tear like flames surrounding the tower symbolize the spark of enlightenment that will brighten even the darkest hour.

The Tower in your past indicates turmoil. "Bad things happen in threes", or other multiples, is a reality. The rug of life perhaps was pulled out from beneath your feet, and like the Tower, you feel as if you've been struck from out of nowhere. From the experience you've learned that perhaps a fire is need to clear out the dead wood and make space for the seedlings that will grow into a forest. You came to understand that you only became stronger by surviving these trials."

"Next: the Present. This is what has lead you to seeking my help. The card representing your present is..."

THE PRESENT

"The Emperor is the fifth card in the Major Arcana. He indicates an authority figure who is practical in his dealings. The rams around his throne are symbols of war, as old gods of war once held it's image. His red robes symbolize passion, vitality, and aggressive actions. His sceptre, a symbol of his power and dominance, is aimed upward, indicating his readiness and aspirations. The mountains surrounding him denote solidity and immobility.

The Emperor teaches you to rely on reason and logic. To gain control of your situation, you must exhibit responsibility, maturity, and other leadership capabilities. This is a good time to look over strategy, view your options, and make sure they are in line with your own code of ethics."

"Finally, we look into your future. This card gives you a heads up as to where your life is heading a little ways down the road, and how to best navigate through it. And that card is..." As the card is flipped over, Irisa looks shocked. A dour look runs across her face.

THE FUTURE

"The Three of Hearts. As the image suggests, you are most likely to go through intense sorrow in the foreseeable future, as indicated by the three swords plunged into the lone heart. Separation, divorce, and even harmful intrusion from a third party are all possibilities. Love is not always meant specifically for the one you intend to marry. Bad times are ahead, paladin. The rain may seem to enhance the dismal nature of the card, but it acts as a condolence, for the rain makes things grow, and so will you after you go through with this ordeal."

Irisa examines the cards.

"I hope you've gained some clarity, Paladin on how to proceed with your dreams. It's not concrete evidence, but hopefully it will help you. The cards and the Fate's rarely ever make things crystal clear. Do you have any questions about the cards?"

Edited June 30, 2014 by Kintobor

[Chromeknight]

Nerwen sat thoughtfully.

Thank you Mistress. I expect this is a question beyond you but I wonder it the heartache of the future is because of the present or in spite of it. You are certain this reading refers to the cloaked figure and not the man at the other end of the bridge or the dream as a whole?

Nerwen was about to say more when Seraphiel shimmered into sight behind the teller.

Rather than the single sword she usually carried, now she had two, crossed over and laid back across her shoulders. Clearly not threatening the bandaged woman in any, but delivering a caution for Nerwen alone. She looked again and saw a white blindfold across the angel's eyes. Not a word was said by either, but as Nerwen reflected, she understood the guardian's message.

Edited June 30, 2014 by Chromeknight

[Kintobor]

Nerwen sat thoughtfully.

Thank you Mistress. I expect this is a question beyond you but I wonder it the heartache of the future is because of the present or in spite of it. You are certain this reading refers to the cloaked figure and not the man at the other end of the bridge or the dream as a whole?

The woman responds in her scratchy voice.

"Please, call me Irisa. In terms of your future, it is where your situation is heading in regards to the question you asked. It is what you focused on, no? The card's work in strange ways. Maybe it speaks of the dream as a whole, maybe it speaks of the green clad man alone.

I see you're having a vision right now... would you like to share what you see?"

[StickFig]

No update for Matthias?

...

Matthias, sitting idly at the bar, wonders if Nicole's natural hair color is blonde, or whether he's merely become invisible and inaudible....

Edited June 30, 2014 by nstickney

[Kintobor]

No update for Matthias?

Sorry! I truly am! I remember reading your response and I thought I replied back, but I obviously didn't! Allow me to remedy this immediately.

68 - 5 - 17 = 46... Matthias checks his pockets and wonders where his gold went to?

"Bleh," Matthias says to the two animals as they cavort happily. "There's no accounting for taste, I suppose."

Matthias, drink in hand, puffs out his tiny chest as he pulls the cannon over so Nicole can get a better look. "Ehhh, the craftsmanship was probably good at one time, but the metallurgy is very out of date," he says, looking superior. "I received this gonne from Glup the Daredevil Grumpkin of The Mercutio's Smile after travelling with them for a season. They used to stuff Glup into it and fire her out as part of their act - never used much powder, though, for her good and because the Fireball Extraordinaire here probably wouldn't have lasted through too many big booms." Remembering how full he'd packed the Fireball the night before while facing a slithering Hissvetian, the gnome surreptitiously checks to make sure there are no cracks as he continues to roll the cannon in his hands so Nicole can see the faded circus paint detail work. "You wouldn't have any tips on upgrades to bring 'er up-to-date with the latest research, would you?" he asks.

Nicole oodles over the cannon, feeling it over and admiring the craftsmanship. Despite her obvious enthusiasm, she manages to keep her monotonous tone.

"Handcannon's have come along way since when this model was first made... but my goodness she's at least in working condition. I had one of these in my lab but the parts were all broken and cracked, or missing. Eighty one percent of the inner workings no longer... well, worked. I'll tell you what. I can spruce her up and have your cannon in better condition with a more powerful firing mechanism, but it'll take a few days. We'll say... fifty gold and I'll add a bit of "oomph" to your cannon. It'll still be heavy to lug around, but at least you'll be dealing damage. Do we have an agreement?"

[StickFig]

Matthias can hardly believe his ears - he's ogled Tritech weapons in issue after issue of Warrior of Fortune for years, and here's a Tritech employee willing to work on his cannon! There's just one problem...

"I've only got... 46 gold left," he says, forlornly checking his pockets. "I don't suppose that would be enough?"

[Zepher]

XX, with a flick of the wrist, sprinkles 14 gold on the counter.

"An extra ten gold, to make sure you make it extra nice," he says to the Tritech Representative. "I get to try it out when she's done," he tells the gnome.

[StickFig]

The ranger looks at 'XX' with sincere gratitude - he's mistrusted 'XX' from the start, but he's beginning to see glimpses of the bombmaker's humanity, if only when alcohol and firearms are involved. "Wow, thanks..." Matthias says weakly. "You can definitely try it out whenever I get it back... although I'm not sure what I'm going to do for a weapon between now and then," the gnome frowns, this new problem clouding his glee. He decides to shoot for the moon. "I don't suppose you'd let me borrow yours and stick to the dagger for the next few days?" he asks 'XX' anxiously.

[Masked Builder]

"Of course. Hobbies change, among other things."

"Curious. I knew a man once who took to the use of poisons. It doesn't matter anymore though since he's he's dead..."

"That is very true Sally, just look at me."

[Kintobor]

"That is very true Sally, just look at me."

Sally laughs to herself, reminiscing.

"You know, I never wanted to own a vineyard. I wanted to sail on a ship with my sister and join the Bonaparte's. Of course, when I married into the Akrone's, I didn't realize I would be left with the business when my husband passed away. However, life's moved on, and I've grown accustomed to the craft. I still yearn to one day own a ship and at least sail around Uland and visit it's many islands... is there anything you long for, m'dear?"

[Masked Builder]

Sally laughs to herself, reminiscing.

"You know, I never wanted to own a vineyard. I wanted to sail on a ship with my sister and join the Bonaparte's. Of course, when I married into the Akrone's, I didn't realize I would be left with the business when my husband passed away. However, life's moved on, and I've grown accustomed to the craft. I still yearn to one day own a ship and at least sail around Uland and visit it's many islands... is there anything you long for, m'dear?"

"At this point, I can't say I know." Alexis thinks for a minute. "Mostly just to move on."

[Zepher]

The ranger looks at 'XX' with sincere gratitude - he's mistrusted 'XX' from the start, but he's beginning to see glimpses of the bombmaker's humanity, if only when alcohol and firearms are involved. "Wow, thanks..." Matthias says weakly. "You can definitely try it out whenever I get it back... although I'm not sure what I'm going to do for a weapon between now and then," the gnome frowns, this new problem clouding his glee. He decides to shoot for the moon. "I don't suppose you'd let me borrow yours and stick to the dagger for the next few days?" he asks 'XX' anxiously.

"No dice. Tell you what, though. Once we arrive in Eubric, I can rustle something up for you. It won't be as nice as what you've got, but it will serve for the time being. Like I said, Everyman's got lots of friends, and his friends are my friends."

[Kintobor]

"At this point, I can't say I know." Alexis thinks for a minute. "Mostly just to move on."

"I can understand where you come from. I have regrets in my life, opportunities I didn't take... choices I wish I didn't make... but life moves on, one way or another. Colleagues tell me they regret the decisions they didn't make more than the ones they did. Sometimes I feel the same way about that..."

The man ponders on the subject.

[Masked Builder]

"I can understand where you come from. I have regrets in my life, opportunities I didn't take... choices I wish I didn't make... but life moves on, one way or another. Colleagues tell me they regret the decisions they didn't make more than the ones they did. Sometimes I feel the same way about that..."

The man ponders on the subject.

Alexis thinks about what Costello said. "Not for me. It's just the opposite."

[Purpearljellyblob]

Heeding the oracle's advice, Purpearl tries to clear her thoughts of any negativity that might potentially come her way. It is a challenge nonetheless, but those wise words will continue to empower her for the journey ahead.

Her attention is subsequently drawn towards the bar. And what happens before her eyes is a pleasure. It really is these small acts of kindness that makes the world a better place.

Moving towards the bar, Purpearl joins the group and turns to Matthias,

"Don't worry about the gold. If there's anything you need along the way from now, I will do what I can to help out."

Purpearl signals to the bartender and orders another cup of water.

[StickFig]

The ranger smiles wryly. "I didn't think that would fly," he laughs, relieved that he won't miss out on a chance to have the Fireball worked on by someone from Tritech. "I do appreciate your generosity in lending me the money though!"

Matthias turns to Nicole and places the Extraordinaire in her (hopefully capable) hands. "Anything you can do to refurbish this antique is very appreciated. I'll come back in a week or so, sooner if I can manage it."

[Kintobor]

Purpearl motions for another drink, and the bartender amply replies, pouring her another glass of water.

The ranger smiles wryly. "I didn't think that would fly," he laughs, relieved that he won't miss out on a chance to have the Fireball worked on by someone from Tritech. "I do appreciate your generosity in lending me the money though!"

Matthias turns to Nicole and places the Extraordinaire in her (hopefully capable) hands. "Anything you can do to refurbish this antique is very appreciated. I'll come back in a week or so, sooner if I can manage it."

Matthias hands his most prized possession and sixty gold over to Nicole, who has to balance herself to look the circus prop over. She rests the cannon on the bar gently.

"I'll have this finished by weeks end, hopefully. That sixty gold will go a little ways to spruce it up, so hopefully it'll be as good as new by the time I finish with this. I have a lab by the harbour, 46 Halibut Avenue in Eubric. If you could run by there I'd appreciate it. I won't be leaving until tomorrow, so I'll keep it locked safely in my room the moment I get an opportunity to.

I appreciate the opportunity your giving me. Handcannon's are a hobby of mine."

The Heroes

Purpearl Berthadhiell, the Carnival Crusader (Purpearljellyblob)

*Party Leader*

180 Years Old Female Elven Mage *

Evasive

* *Blessed*

Level 12

Power:

27

Health:

20/20

Ether:

18/18

Gold:

73

(Owes Karie 25 gold)

Equipment:

Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3), Tunic of Elven Acrobat (+4 HP, Provides Evasion Effect with 1/3 chance to completely avoid rolls of COUNTER, DAMAGE and Free Hits, torso wear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Thorny Rose (WP: 17,

wood

-elemental, deals the poisoned by 3 effect, mace), Heavy Armour (SP: 5, immune to fragile, suitable for suitable for barbarians, knights, dragoons, skirmishers and regulators), Bedroll, Potion (x3), Grand Tonic (x2), Raw Sushi (Consumable, Restores 5 Health and 5 Ether), Tasty Pretzel (x2) (1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption), Mead, Ambrosia, Bone, Tinyshroom, Level Up Mushroom, Venom (x2), Crocodile Handbag (Max Ether +2; accessory), Fang Dagger (WP: 4)

Gemstones:

Ruby (

Fire

), Topaz (

Lightning

)

, Amethyst (

Darkness

),

Opal

,

Diamond

,

Garnet

,

Sapphire

,

Emerald

,

Aquamarine

Scrolls:

Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Fragile, Scroll of Confusion, Magical Staff (WP: 15;

Water

-,

Darkness

-elemental; staff)

Alexis Fenral

, Orc-kin

(Masked Builder)

*Immune to

Blinded

*

*Counterstriking*

*Blessed*

22 year old female elven Harlot

Level 45

Power Bonus:

0

Defense:

0

Health:

73/73

Gold:

1477

GP:

9

Equipment:

Cat-o'-Nine-Tails (WP: 20, damage divided between all enemies, Suitable For Rouges), Ring of Sight (protects from

blinded

), Counterstrike Gloves, Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Steel fan (WP:20,

ice

-,

lightning

-, and

darkness

-elemental), Death's Whip (WP:11, on successful hits there is a 1/6 chance to cause double damage), Healing Staff (WP: 5; healing effect), Staff of Ennon (WP: 5,

light

-elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4; staff), Electro Gear (Adds lightning-element to physical attacks and protects from lightning-elemental damage, accessory), Smelly Hide (Suitable for barbarians and beast warriors, half damage from beasts and humanoids on Damage, bodywear), Aquamarine (

Water

), Diamond (

Light

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Topaz (

lightning

), Fifty Shades of Bley, Bedroll, Magic Compass, Magnifying Glass, Remedy, 2 Somas, Smoke Bomb, 4x Venom, 2x Deadly Venom, Health Core, 4x Potion, Grand Potion, 9 Meads, 2 Smelling Salts, 9 Remedies, 7 Grand Potions, Skeleton Decoy, 8x Bone, Deadly Venom, 2 Kraken Fangs (grants hastened- and reinforced-effects when consumed), Silver Ore (worth 60 gold), Demon Repellant (Makes the user impervious to direct attacks from demons during one battle. Consumable), Winged Sandals (artifact; footwear; protects from bound and slowed effects), 2x Titan Heart (Grants encouraged- and inspired-effects when consumed), Mulled Wine, 2 Grating Stones, Lieutenant's Helmet (SP:3, protects from

fragile

), Crimson Venom (Causes a weapon to deal the poisoned by 7 and cursed effects for the duration of one battle), Medal of Glory (Artefact/Accessory - Mark of true talent that allows the wearer to gain triple experience from battles), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Magnar's Smaller Axe (Grants User Dual-Strike, User Cannot Wield a Shield, Handwear)

XX

Level 32.75 Cannoneer/Alchemist *Blessed* *Encouraged* *Immune to Ice

Health:

48/48

Defense:

0

Gold:

368

Equipment:

XX Hand Cannon (WP: 12, Ignores SP), XX Ammo Belts (As an

Alchemist

, XX can only receive rolls ending in "Bomb", excluding Bravado Brew and Explosion, as a Cannonner Bomb XX and Bomb XXX are added to possible creations), Cannoneer's Sashes (The damage output of bombs consumed are added to the WP of the Cannoneer's weapon before damage calculation)

Inventory:

Dangerous Dagger (WP: 20, Fire-Elemental), Phoenix Essence, Mead x2, Ruby, Military Grade Fire Bomb x6, Bomb XX (Deals 30 Damage to all foes and 10 to all allies, ignoring row/SP) x3, Bomb XXX (Causes 250 damage to all enemies and 50 to all allies), Smoke Bomb, Fire Bombs (4), Ice Bombs (2), Lightning Bombs (4), Water Bombs (10), Dirt Bombs (5), Air Bombs (2), Venom

Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight)

263 year old female Elven Paladin *Immune to

Fragile* *Blessed*

Level 29

Power bonus:

0

Defense:

16

Health:

48/48

Ether:

34/34

Gold:

15

Equipment:

Sword of the Warrior of the Light (WP: 14,

Light

Elemental, Meditate becomes hits, longsword), Orc Barbed Shield (SP: 11), Heavy Armor (SP:5, Immune to

Fragile

, bodywear), Sylvania's Cowl (Permits Animal Talk, Headwear), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory:

Mourning Star (WP: 10;

Fire

-elemental; inflicts

Fragile

-effect; mace), Bent Crowbar (WP: 8; 3x damage to Mechanic enemies; hammer), Axe of the Minotaur Champion (WP: 30; user is

Slowed

and

Immune to Hastened

; cannot be equipped at the same time as a shield; axe), Shield of the Red Lizard (SP: 2, Immune to

Blind

), Helm of the Lord of Light (Headwear, Immunity to

Light

and

Jinxed

, Suitable for Knights), Seal of the Warrior Priestess (At the beginning of the battle the user has a 1/6 chance to be Transcended, a 1/6 chance to be Blessed, and a 1/6 chance to be Inspired, Accessory, Suitable for Paladins), Nordic Stomach Guard (SP: 3, Immunity to Ice and Water, Bodywear, Suitable for Barbarians, Regulators, and Beast Warriors)

•

Medal of Valor (Double experience from battles, accessory), Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3; Max Ether +5; Immune to

Sealed

; bodywear), White Cloak (Max HP +3; backwear)

•

Topaz

•

No Scrolls

•

Grand Tonics (3), Potions (4), Elixirs (3), Remedies (6), Tiger Balm, Neutralizer, Essence of Sorrow (50% assassination chance on non-immune target), Venom (3), Bone, Milk (restores 15 HP and 15 Ether), Carrot (restores 5 HP, 10 to rabbits), Ether Core, Grand potion, Ambrosia (3)

•

Shovel, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass

Matthias

the Carnival Crusader (nstickney)

Level 11.5 Ranger *Immune to

Bound

,

Slowed

* *Blessed* *Encouraged* *Immune to Ice*

Power Bonus

: 1

Defense

: 0

Health

: 16/16

Gold

: 0

Equipment

: Winged Sandals (Footwear, protects from

Bound

and

Slowed

effects), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory

: Steel Cutlass (Sword, WP:5, suitable for Knights or Rogues), Sword of the Red Lizard (Longsword, WP:10, fire-elemental), Grimmau's Clothespin (Headwear, prevents the first negative effect inflicted on the wearer during a battle), Grating Stone, 2x Mead, Phoenix Essence, Remedy, Smelling Salts, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll, Dapper Hat (wearer has a 1/6 chance of being

Encouraged

at the start of any battle), Quickdraw Quiver (permanent hastened-effect, suitable to Rangers), Fang Dagger (WP: 4), Magnar’s Unreasonably Cruel Axe (WP: 12, Deals the Bleeding -3 Effect)

Russel Ruffers & Sir Pigley

Level 18 Rogue *Hastened* *Blessed*

Power: 34

Health: 32/32

Defense: 4

Gold: 291

Equipment: Crabspirator (WP: 16, deals the Blinded effect, darkness elemental, longsword), Crab Shell Armor (Body Wear, +4 Max Health, 4 SP), Pigley (+4 Power, +4 Max Health, Hastened, Not an Artifact), Blood Oath Medallion (Accessory, Blessed)

Inventory: Rebel's Sword (Longsword, WP: 11), Venom

[StickFig]

Sorry! I truly am! I remember reading your response and I thought I replied back, but I obviously didn't! Allow me to remedy this immediately.

No problem, I figured that my post probably just got lost in the time-warp thing that happened , and it was at the bottom of the page anyway. I would have said this earlier, but I've been on mobile all day and just got home to a proper machine.

Purpearl joins the group and turns to Matthias, "Don't worry about the gold. If there's anything you need along the way from now, I will do what I can to help out."

Matthias hands his most prized possession and sixty gold over to Nicole, who has to balance herself to look the circus prop over.

As Nicole examines the cannon again, Matthias turns to Purpearl. "Thanks, I really appreciate it. I just need to find buyers for all these blades I'm totin' around," he says, indicating the pack of swords and an axe on his back.

"...I have a lab by the harbour, 46 Halibut Avenue in Eubric. If you could run by there I'd appreciate it.... I appreciate the opportunity your giving me. Hand cannons are a hobby of mine."

"Sure thing - it's you who's doing me a favor, s'far as I can see," the ranger replies, "so I'll see you on Halibut Avenue soon."

Turning from the bar, Matthias looks for Nerwen, Alexis, and the animals. As his eyes pass the paladin, he's sure there's a faint shimmer in the air near her table, but it is gone before he can focus. Alexis seems to be in casual conversation with the patrons at one table; the crab and his steed are still somehow enjoying the gasping dissonance of the squeezebox. "How can you two stand it?" he wonders out loud, but it's unlikely the animals can hear him over the din.

Facing back to 'XX' and Berthadhiell, the gnome seems a tyke awaiting Grogmas - can't wait to get things underway so he can get his newly-upgraded cannon. "Are we ready to move on?"

[Purpearljellyblob]

As Nicole examines the cannon again, Matthias turns to Purpearl. "Thanks, I really appreciate it. I just need to find buyers for all these blades I'm totin' around," he says, indicating the pack of swords and an axe on his back.

Purpearl takes a quick look at Matthias' swords and axe.

"If no one has a spare weapon to spare for the time being, I suppose you would need to make a quick stop at the markets?"

Facing back to 'XX' and Berthadhiell, the gnome seems a tyke awaiting Grogmas - can't wait to get things underway so he can get his newly-upgraded cannon. [/i]"Are we ready to move on?"

"We'll move on after everyone's recharged."