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by **Elementalist Daien** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 2:45 pm

"Fine, Fine, I'd guess Solberg would know what he's doing. Unless his age hasn't got the better of him, but he seems pretty sane to me." she said, muttering, as she turned around and looked around the inn for any of the others, then shrugged.

"Fine, fine. I'm going to help, I can't wait to-" here she stopped... "Whatever. What about you, Carlae?"

by **EKDS5k** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 5:28 pm

(Sorry for not posting. Was skiing all yesterday.)

Preening? What? Eh, whatever. He wasn't about to pass up another adventure. With any luck, there would be pay too, but he was less concerned with money now that he had the rubies.

"Yeah, sure, I'm in."

by **Blaze Yamato Spirit** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 1:38 pm

Carlae shrugged and smiled, running a hand through her hair as she talked.

'Well... it's my duty to protect people in any way I can. If I can accomplish that by answering this threat, then who am I to refuse?'

by **Elementalist Daien** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 1:49 pm

"Good. Now about the others."

Elena couldn't care less, really. The slithzerikai were fierce warriors, and probably better than the three guys. Sure, maybe Genji was strong and quick, as a hunter, but still. In the end, she decided she couldn't care less about what the others thought.

by **JoshuaDurron** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 3:41 pm

Friss got up and went to the door, opening it and looking into the hallway. It was empty. He turned back to the three in his room and nodded his head in the strange, bobbing fashion he had. "I sssee. Well then we sssshall wait to hear fffrom the old mage tomorrow, and your companionssss asss well. Until then, it issss bessst that you not be sssseen with me much, or the ssssurfffassce people will not like it much, and thingsss will be diffffficult fffor you. I hope for encuraging newsss tomorrow."

The Slith stood aside to allow the three into the hall, and closed the door once they had left. Although it was hard to tell, the Slith seemed to have a look of concentration on his face. What they would do next was up to them, but it would be a wise idea to get some rest soon, as they had already had a long day.

by **EKDS5k** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 5:28 pm

"He's got a point....People have been giving me strange looks all day already..."

Keldorn looked around, wondering if this was, in fact, the same inn that Jason had gotten them rooms at.

"Well...Why don't we go see if the others want in on this, then? And maybe get some sleep, too..."

by **Nick Shogun** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 2:08 am

Genji's eyes fluttered. The Nephillim had fallen asleep in the lobby of the inn, seated in one of many large, oaken chairs beside the entrance. His mind wandered, but now that he was awake again, he felt groggy, and very unpleasant.

If any of the others came in, he would be the first to know. He wondered, perhaps, if any had come in while he slept and not bothered to wake him.

The thought made Genji very splenetic.

by **Geocsuppi** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 3:35 am

[OOC: Where's PSloyalist/Angle, I'm waiting on his post.]

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 10:52 am

((Angel has been dropped from the RP. We're treating him like an NPC until I can write him out, which will be soon.))

Genji, from his position, could spot Keldorn, Carlae, and Elena standing in the hallway from where he was sitting. His groggy mind stalled for a moment, and then put things together and figured out that they were indeed his companions. Jason and Angel were getting a tad tipsy by this point, and would probably be needing to head back to their rooms anyway. Perhaps it was time for the party to turn in?

Edited by: [url=http://pub30.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=joshuadurron>JoshuaDurron</A] at: 2/22/03 9:54:11 am

by **Nick Shogun** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 3:20 pm

Genji stood up and walked forward to greet his comrades. "Evenin', everyone. Where have you all been? Genji has been very concerned."

He extended his hand toward Keldorn as a gesture of friendship.

by **Geocsuppi** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 3:21 pm

Jason stood with some difficulty. "Welll, kindaa hard to flsight with a hangover..." Jason walked/stumbled towards the others.

by **EKDS5k** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 3:34 pm

Keldorn was a bit surprised. Until now, the large...cat...thing had never tried to show any friendship or anything. Figuring it was better to get along with him rather than have friction between them, he returned the gesture.

"It's good to see you again, too. And Jason.."

He rolled his eyes at the obviously drunken man, half not wanting to put up with him, and half wanting to join him in that state.

"We had a small....distraction, I guess you could call it."

He proceeded to explain the events which had happened since he went to the library, including the Slith and all that, leaving nothing out. Mostly, his author was just lazy and didn't feel like typing it all out again.

by **Nick Shogun** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 12:55 am

"Genji has never met many Slithi before. Genji didn't like da ones he met. They go down easy, though. They have glass jaws. Genji knows dis," he said, tapping the side of his head.

The handshake, of course, was indeed an unnatural approach to his allies, whom he had grown to despise. The fact was, Genji did not enjoy being left out of the wheelings and dealings transpiring around him, and decided that a warmer attitude toward his comrades would be more rewarding then the current air between them.

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 1:58 am

((Just as a note, Nick, Sliths live mainly below the surface. Only a small handful (think, about 200 tops) have ever seen the light of the sun. If Genji hasn't been into the caves, he probably hasn't met a Slith. If what he's saying is just talking big, though, that's another matter...))

by **Blaze Yamato Spirit** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 10:18 am

Carlae averted her eyes from Jason, figuring that if she saw too much of him in this state she'd never be able to take him seriously even when sober. Instead she watched the exchange between Genji and Keldorn, ehich brought a smile of joy to her lips.

'Have you guys got us rooms already? I'd quite like to turn in.'

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 2:04 pm

Angel nodded in response to Carlae's question, and soon the party was situated in their rooms for the night, the four men in one, the two ladies in another. The party slept soundly, recovering energy after a long day on the road, as well as exposure to a little unfamiliar magic.

Almost as soon as they had awoken the next day the six of them were summoned to Solberg's office. Friss was present once again. He sized up the three party members he was not familiar with, his cold, reptilian gaze sweeping over them as if they were prey to be hunted.

Once introductions had been made by Solberg, the elderly mage turned to the matter at hand. "First things first," he announced. "Here is your pay."

With that, Solberg took out a moderately sized sack of gold coins and handed it to Keldorn. It contained sixty CentiCrests, coins worth a hundred crests a piece. The pay was every bit as good as had been promissed.

"Secondly," Solberg said, "There is another matter I would like to speak with you about. In short, Uspecified Services has another task they would like you to undertake. It's up to you whether you choose to go or not, we can't order you to undertake this mission. Here are the details..."

Solberg proceeded to repeat pretty much everything Friss had told them the night before, but adding, "A group of Exile spies has sent word conferming the Silth's observations. Two days later, the same group of spies was found dead outside the Slith encampment they were staying in. Your assignments are two fold. One: Investigate the Vahnatai and see if they are really up to something dangerous, or if they are simply working on some sort of magical experiment that could produce similar magical disruptions. Two: Find out who killed our people in the Slith camp. It is very possible there is a connection of some sort. Are you willing to undertake these tasks? If you are, you will be rewarded with twenty thousand Crests by Unspecified Servises."

Firss spoke up for the first time, adding, "The Sssslithzerikai would alssso be greatfful, and would undoubtedly offfer a reward of their own."

Solberg looked at the six Exiles calmly. "Again, there is no requirement that you do as we ask. Do you accept this mission?"

The first person to reply was Angel. He said that he was content with what he had gathered so far, and took his portion of the pay and departed. Solberg waited until he had left, and then asked, "And the rest of you?"

by **Elementalist Daien** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 2:30 pm

"Hmm" Elena said. She would have liked the money, surely, but this didn't add up.

"Couldn't someone use a scrying spell if they know from where it's coming?" she said.

Afterwards, she started thinking, trying to see if what she said actually made sense. She was still tired from having just woken up, after all..

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 2:33 pm

Solberg shook his head sadly. "If it was that simple, we would have done so. But unfortunately, the Vahnatai seem to have readied some sort of countermeasure for that kind of magic. Any investigation will have to be in person."

by **Elementalist Daien** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 3:16 pm

Elena nodded, and, in a way that made it sound like she's continuing someone's talking, said:

"Yes, and that makes it even more suspicious..."

She started thinking... So those, those worms... They've come back. Well, it was high time she got her own back for doing what they did to her, and to her country... Revenge... Visibly glaring in a piercing way, she stood upright, put her staff next to her, and said:

"Fine, I'll do it."

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 3:20 pm

Solberg had been watching Elena carefully as she debated tihngs internally. His old, wise eyes had seen many things which others might have missed. In reply to her statement, he nodded. "Good. I believe I may have some things that can help you on this mission. If you will stay here for a bit after we've settled this matter, I can show them to you."

The old wizard nodded once, in a firm and deciscive manner, then looked at the others apraisingly. Genji, in particular, was bothering him. The massive hunter would be very useful on this mission, but it was possible he intended to return to his tribe...

"Well," Sulberg said, clapping his hands on his knees, "who will accompany our brave you mage on her quest?"

by **EKDS5k** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 7:49 pm

Taking the bag, Keldorn counted out Angel's share, and gave it to him before he took off.

Good riddance anyway.

"Better do this now, so that there are no issues of mistrust later..." He opened the bag once again, and counted out everyone else's share of the money, giving them ten each.

He agreed to be a part of the second mission as well, when Solberg asked, and then added as a final thought, "I don't....suppose you've got a forge anywhere that I could use? I was given this hilt," he lifted the hilt attached to his belt, "and I'd sure like to fashion a blade for it if I can..."

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 7:54 pm

Solberg shrugged. "I'm afraid that the Exile presence in this city is small. Really, I'm the only one here, with a few guards the Tower insisted on assigning me. The only reason this buisness was forwarded here is because they think I'm an expert on the Vahnatai of some sort. I suppose I did do most of the research on their barriers and such... but that's beside the point. If you're interested in a smithy, you might ask around the market today. It should be open in another half an hour."

"Of course," Solberg added, "it might be cheaper and easier to buy a comprable sword from the shops here. They have excellent metalworkers on the surface, much better than most in Exile."

by **EKDS5k** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 8:03 pm

Keldorn blinked, insulted that the mage would suggest that the workers up here we better than him solely by the virtue that they lived above ground.

"I've been working in the smithy since I was strong enough to lift a hammer. The Stevenson name was highly regarded within three towns of where I worked. If you're suggesting that my work is inferior than what they can make up here, then I can safely assume that you sir, would not know a quality weapon from a large rock. Thank you, but I'll make my own blade."

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 8:07 pm

Solberg laughed quietly. "I see that your pride is quite healthy. In that case, I'm sure you can find a good smithy around here. Show these surface people that they don't have the monopoly on metalworking skill."

by **EKDS5k** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 9:08 pm

"Damn right they don't. I'll take a look around the market when we're done here, then."

He nodded and waited to see if the mage had anything else to say.

by **JoshuaDurron** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 9:13 pm

Solberg nodded. "You may as well go now, if you wish to. As for the rest of you, this is an individual decision. Go on this mission, or find work elsewhere, I leave it up to you. Take your time. Now that at least a few of you have chosen to go, the rest of you can simply speak with them about your future plans. You have until tonight, when Captain Friss will be leading you back to his station in Exile.

"Miss Elena," he continued, reaching for a large, weathered book on his desk, "I believe that I am ready to show you this. The rest of you are dismissed."

((Party is now free to move about town for a bit, CI, explore the shops, ect. Except for Elena, who has buisness of her own to take care of...))

by **EKDS5k** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 9:44 pm

Though he was curious as to what was in the book, Keldorn was much more anxious to feel once again steel being shaped to his will.

"Well, I'll head off right now, then. Anyone want to come with me? If you want to pay for the metal from the shop owner, I'll make you something you want..."

by **Nick Shogun** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 11:57 pm

Genji nodded. "Dis dagger," he noted, grabbing the foot-long blade from its leather holder, "isn't a very good piece of eqiupment. Genji planned on coming along anyway, so mebbe you could make me a better blade. Or even two."

There were a lot of questions arising. Angel had left, leaving Jason, Elena, Carlae, and Keldorn along with Genji. They were an amiable group; Carlae and Elena possessed the strength of magic, and Jason seemingly had a pretty decent set of hands. Keldorn was a good worker, and so far Genji was too preoccupied with himself to judge the man any further.

The fact was, Genji had indeed been bluffing earlier about the Slith. He was lost. Where would he go after this mission? He had been wandering the overworld for some time now, but he felt so... out of place. This group could strengthen his resolve, he thought.

by **EKDS5k** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 12:35 pm

Taking the dagger from him, Keldorn looked it over.

"I could definately make you a better knife than this. Like I said, though, you'll have to buy the metal from whoever owns the shop. It's not cheap....at least, it wasn't in Exile."

He handed the Nephilim back his knife, and looked to the others. "Anybody else? If we're gonna be here for the day, I might as well do something useful."

by **Elementalist Daien** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 2:10 pm

Elena just plainly nodded, and took a step forwards towards the old wizard, looking at the book interestedly.

"What is it...?" She said, trying to sound... nice, much unlike her usual attitude.

by **Blaze Yamato Spirit** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 2:53 pm

Carlae shook her head.

'I don't need anything made...but I'd like to come and watch you work. I'm always interested in learning new things.' She said, smiling.

by **EKDS5k** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:24 pm

"I should warn you, it's gonna be pretty hot near anything I'm doing...Loud, too. And I don't know that banging away at metal will be particularly interesting to watch, but you're welcome to if you'd like."

Securing the money pouch with his share to his belt, he adjusted his backpack, and prepared to leave.

"Let's get going, then. The sooner we start looking for a forge, the better chance that it won't be in use. Genji, you can come along right now, if you want, and pay and stuff, or you can wait a while. You too, Jason, if you want anything."

Before heading towards the door, he turned back to Carlae. "Coming?"

by **Blaze Yamato Spirit** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:41 pm

'Yeah, I'm coming.' She replied, still smiling, and allowed him to lead her out.

by **JoshuaDurron** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:45 pm

Solberg placed the book on the desk next to him. "I noticed that you do not seem to take kindly to the Vahnatai. But right now, based on what I know of your training, you really don't have the strength to deal with them on an equal basis. They are truly powerful magic users. What I have here," Solberg tapped the book, "Is something that might be useful to you. It's a spell book. Put together by myself and... a friend before I was exiled. It's nothing aproaching comprehensive, but it will cover a number of useful combat spells, which may come in handy if this situation proves to be as dire as it may seem. Take it with you, if you want."

Solberg took the book up once more, holding it out to the young mage. It was up to her, whether she wanted it or not...

by **Elementalist Daien** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:50 pm

Elena looked at the book. Okay, so it wasn't the best thing ever, but whatever helped...

She opened the first pages silently, thinking maybe she could get a clue on the contents of the book. Anything written by Solberg, anything serious written by Solberg was probably quite good..

by **JoshuaDurron** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:59 pm

As Elena flipped through the pages of the book, it became clear that it was, indeed, a serious book. If she wished to take the time, with a few hours of study she could learn some very, very useful things. While such things might seem trivial to a war weary mage, for one just recently out of training, such spells could be a major boon. There were also several notes on higher magic principals detailed throughout. It was a book worth having, definitely. As Elena flipped towards the back, she noticed the signature on the back cover, where the authors of a book are traditionally honored with their names. This particular tome had two authors, who's names were written one after the other. The second was the name of the person who was offering the book to Elena, Solberg. The first was the name Erika Redmark...

((If Elena chooses to accept the book, and takes a few hours to study it, she will learn the following spells: Normal Haste, Poison, Summon Beast, and Ice Bolt. Her Magery skill will also increase one level.))

by **Elementalist Daien** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 4:12 pm

Elena tried not to make any wierd reaction that would make it even more obvious who she was (or how utterly insane she was). She just nodded calmly, saying nothing.

"This will surely be useful. Thank you." she said, and hugged the book like a japanese schoolgirl.

She was intent on learning them as quick as possible. The faster she reached that level of knowledge so that she would not need to hide her identity.

Edited by: Elementalist Daien at: 2/24/03 3:15:34 pm

by **JoshuaDurron** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 4:16 pm

Solberg nodded, smiling slightly. "Then take it with you. I think my friend would be proud of the use you would put it too. You may use the library downstairs to study in, if you wish. You might also find some useful magical items in the shops around the city today. Moon has a very impressive market."

He then reached over and took up another book, much newer looking, and apparently in the process of being written. It seemed he wished to return to his work. Elena departed, taking her book with her...

by **Elementalist Daien** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 4:30 pm

Elena nodded, and thanked Solberg very silently, before turning around and walking out. Yes, this was very interesting...

She walked out to the library, and thudded the book on the table. Right, it was time to start training, ever since her graduation, it was quite lacking...

by **EKDS5k** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 5:30 pm

Keldorn led Carlae out of the library, glad to be out of the stuffy building, and headed towards the market, looking for a blacksmith's shop.

With any luck, they won't charge too much to let me use their equipment. I know we always tried our best to accomodate travellers like this, but I don't know how much stuff they do different up here...And this sun still doesn't feel right...

As they walked, a thought occured to him. "You know, it wouldn't hurt to make something for each of us, if we've got the time....I mean, if what Solberg said about the last group of people winding up dead, we'll want to be as well-equipped as possible..."

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