Kartakass: Chapter Seven

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:26 pm

"8 hours. I cannot do that, but Cornelius can."

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:29 pm

"Perhaps if a few of us identify, it may go faster? I know I can identify items. Van and Lucius, can you? If not I'll pass each of you scrolls so you can."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:40 pm

"Great, thank you Jacob. I don't have the spell, but a scroll always works!"

Ail · Post by **Ail** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:43 pm

"Actually... I can't, though I don't really know why. Guess I always found something else more appealing to learn. Though that spell would make lots of sense to me" Lucius adds, smilingly.

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:43 pm

''Hmmmmm...let me take a look at this ring, then....'''

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:55 pm

And so once Jacob hands out scrolls to everyone, you begin the tedious task of identifying all the items. A few hours later the items are identified and it is rather late. Jacob creates his usual two shelters. One for the party and one for the horses. The evening ends with everyone retiring and nothing happens.

In the morning, Pietro joins you in the shelter and with Jacob and Cornelius create a sumptious feast. Once everyone is seated at the table, Pietro asks "So what will you do now? You have retireved Tarlyn's items. You should keep off the well traveled roads. If it is discovered you are back here, it won't take long for a massive lycanthrope party to begin searching for you.

Though I am but a woodsman, I have battled lycanthropes most of my life
and have gathered a little bit of information. Be wary of Harkon Lukas, he may be a Master Bard but there is more to him than meets the eye. From what my friends have learned, he owns the Inn in Harmonia. There are very evil goings on there that most of the population ignore. So by you burning the Inn, I put it mildly, don't get caught by his acolytes. I say this because you are friends of Tarlyn. Otherwise I'd not bother with the information I have given you.

I must leave you, but I will warn my contacts about you so they can keep an eye out for you. It's the least I can do. Good luck with your quest."

Pietro waits for a response, then gets up from the table and departs, closing the door behind him.

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:20 pm

Martira Bay, Darkon

The old man rose from his seat and approached the window. Peering outside, he mused the events he'd learned of. So they made it to Pel. Now what, he wondered. They will probably go after the items. My faith in them is justified, after all. The elves will keep an eye on them for me. That fool thinks they are his friends. In fact they work for me!

He chuckled. Even as he began musing, a knock could be heard at his door. Sighing, he moved towards the door. The knock was familiar. "Who is it?" He stood to the side of the door. Old habits die hard, he supposed.

"It's Helmut" the reply came.

"Very well." He opened the door and let the younger man in. He really looked like a librarian or a bookworm if anyone payed any attention to the man. How far from the truth was that? He chuckled to himself as the younger man passed into the room and moving to the window, leaned against the wall.

"What of the matter, Balfour?"

"They've arrived safely in Kartakass, Helmut. What of it?"

The younger man pursed his lips. "We're just concerned they made it safely that far. Impressive, you must admit."

"Yes, quite. The elves will make sure they don't run into anything unexpected, if you know what I mean. The woodsman thinks the elves are at his whim, but alas I really hate to disappoint him." He chuckles at that.

"Well, it's good to see you in such good humor. Lately you've been quiet and pensive."

"Very true, friend. I have little to be content of these days. This party has rejuvenated me and keeps me yearning for more. In all actuality, I hope they do succeed. Those items in the hand of the Temple of Ezra is better than in the hands of the traitor, I'm sure you'd agree."

The younger man smiles. "Yes, you're right as always. Let's hope they succed where the two before them failed." Helmut nodded to Balfour and exited the room, closing the door behind him.

BigBadQDaddy · Post by **BigBadQDaddy** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:57 pm

tarlyn wrote:I must leave you, but I will warn my contacts about you so they can keep an eye out for you. It's the least I can do. Good luck with your quest."

Pietro waits for a response, then gets up from the table and departs, closing the door behind him.

William rises in response to Pietro's departing the cabin and gives the woodsman an appreciative nod of the head. Stepping towards the door himself, he watches as Pietro disappears from view.
"S'pose he means them hooded folk. Them that came out of the forest. They're the ones to be keepin an eye on us."
He then turns and faces the group. Taking a couple of sure strides across the room towards them he adds, "Always someone willin to keep an eye on us, aye?" He asks in jest. "No one willin to lend a hand. Ah, well. S'pose we better be off then"

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:29 am

Van rises as well and says:

"Farewell Pietro, thank you for your help."

At Williams words, Van nods and says:

"Totally agree, but at least we hope they can help us if we encounter any shapechangers! Any idea where to head of? How can we reach the place we saw with scry?"

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:24 pm

''Well, let me consult my notes and maps. I think I can get us within the general vicinity of the place, and then maybe Deari can help us track? Is your dog trained for that sort of thing? I can use magic again, once we are closer, and try to pinpoint one of the missing objects, as well- but we'll need to be pretty close for that.''

A G Thing · Post by **A G Thing** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:47 am

Deari looks up from her meal, and nods the affirmitive.

"Hobert is a fine tracking dog. I trained him so myself and we make an excellent team, and with some sort of scent to guide us, Im sure he could aid us in finding the location."

Deari scoots over and studies the maps with Cornelius trying to aid with her field craft. Meanwhile Hobert lays across Cornelius feet effectively pinning them as he falls asleep...

(OCC: Trying to aid another using Knowledge Nature or Survival where useful...)

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:29 am

Van looks at his hawk and says:

"Ithan can help as well, in daylight his sight is very good and guess it can recognize the place as flies."

With that the evoker gets closer and studies the maps as well.

steveflam · Post by **steveflam** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:22 am

"So can Rizzin fly with Ithan. Cornelius, can you remember exactly what you scryed? That might help us a lot. Rizzin has blindsense so that will help us a lot in finding these lycanthropes even if they are hidden."

VAN · Post by **VAN** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:34 pm

"Very useful that Jacob!"

Says Van with a smile.

"We may have more chances that way!"

ewancummins · Post by **ewancummins** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:48 pm

''I don't have to remember it- I took notes. ''

The dwarf shows the others his notes and sketches, the ones he made while scrying and just afterward.

Café de Nuit

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Kartakass: Chapter Seven