AU: the Runs of Everska

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-04-06 07:55pm

Sestrivar eats his fill and then opens up a large book and begins reading. It was still cold, but the reading of his latest book was better than sex.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-06 08:13pm

Prince La'corday sits in between two of his personal bodyguards, slurping wine out of a silver goblet and munching loudly on the leg of a lamb. The guards wince slightly as flecks of food hit them. "Sestrivar, chap, put that damned book down and eat. You're bone thin." says La'corday in between bites of food. "The last thing you need is to read more books. What is that one, by the way? My family never keeps many books around."

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-04-06 08:17pm

"It is a book on rune translation"

He puts the bok down and grabs a leg of lamb

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-06 08:38pm

+Done over the IM.+
La'Corday munches noisly on a cluster of grapes, spraying seeds and juice all over the table.
"You could try to be a bit less... messy"
"Bah, I've lived my whole life at home with perfect table etiqueutte. This so called 'diplomatic mission' has been a gods-send to me, etiquette wise. Speaking of which, did you finish your negotiations with Lord Almn?"
"Yes.. unfortunatly he refused the sum of ten thousand gold. He is very hard to deal with"
"With this whole economic war on he's just trying to keep his merry little band afloat. We need his soldiers in case the Muardians decide to take this whole region by force. Raise the offering to 20,000."
"Of course my Prince. I was about to suggest the same thing"
La'Corday smiles. "Won't Arbolon be happy if we secure Everska. My family has been wanting to mine here for generations."
"It would be a boon... And the mineral wealth here IS impressive"
"Thats why Muadar is basically declaring a holy war here. They have seemed to get to the native orc and drow tribes before we did. I wonder what they're paying *them* with."
"It would probably be in our best interest to find out"
"Which is what I have in mind for you, dear Sestrivar." La'corday chuckles. "Surely a..magic wielder of your stature could find out?
"My father would have a stroke if I used his own bodyguards for such a mundane task. But he doesn't care one way or another about you. Not that I made this decision overly hastily, if you take my meaning. You've been a most valuable adviser."
"Then it is settled. First we must convince Lord Almn to give us a few helpers..."

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-06 08:41pm

Back in the cave

The snowstorm goes on all night, and shows no signs of stopping come morning.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-06 08:53pm

++Tycho said that since you in a state of heavy charm, I can NPC you for this short little part++

Ok, first I make some Earl Grey tea out of the tea leaves I stole from his pack. Then I grab some trail rations from his pack. And cast Enchanting Flavor on all of them. (that reinforces my charm spell).

He wakes up, and I "generously give him some food as a gift". I then tell him to pack up because we should leave.

Right before we go out, my char pokes both the donkey and Lance on the forehead. A red circlet appears around their heads. (they now have 10 cold resistance).

Protected from the cold, we ventrue out into the storm to find better shelter.

Crom · Post by **Crom** » 2004-04-06 09:17pm

Ra-Tindal paces restlessly. As he does so he unconsciously strokes the iron serpent medallion hung around his throat. Something was coming. He remembered the tales of his grandfather about the Wanderer.

Mountain Giants worshipped the Storm Father, the Grim One-Eyed Wanderer, among other gods. He was not a kind or a loving god. Then, the north was not a kind or gentle place. The Storm Father taught a grim fatalism to his worshippers, death waited for you at every turn and you fought him as best you can. Tindal shivered and waited, pacing forgotten, for what form death would take ...

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 11:29am

Laz: You remember that a small village called Keck lay just 30 miles south of your current position, and you immediately recognize the trail leading to it. Within approximately 13 hours, you arrive. The village of Keck lays upon the side of a large, iced over lake, and is surrounded by what looks to be a hastily built palisade that encircles the whole village. You can hear the typical sounds of a village waft over the wall, dogs barking, the shouts of men and women. The gate is guarded by 4 men armed with bows, standing around a small campfire eating stew. They spot you and gesture for you to come closer.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 11:30am

Me and lance approach.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 11:31am

As you approach, the 4 guards slowly notch their bows, obviously ready if you intend to fight, but they smile nonethless and greet you politely. "Ah, welcome to Keck. Who might you and your friend be?" says a pot-bellied guard.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 11:54am

"I'm Jade, this is Martym, were just passing through."

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 02:34pm

"Alright, we'll let ya in. However, theres a 2 rubat fee. We gotta support the local economy somehow." The pot bellied guard whistles sharply, and the wooden gate creaks open. He extends his hand, obviously waiting to be paid.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 02:37pm

"Lance, do me a favor and pay it."
It's clear from her tone that it's a command, not a request.

*lance pays and we enter*

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 02:49pm

As you step through the gate, you notice one thing: there are people everywhere. People sleeping on the ground, children running everywhere.. There must be a hundred just in your eyeshot alone. Digging through your memory, you can't remember why so many people would be here.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 02:52pm

We go and find a nice inn and rent rooms, Lance pays of course.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 02:55pm

The only inn in town is jam packed with down-trodden people, and the innkeeper hastily tells you that no rooms are open.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 02:58pm

"Are you sure there are no rooms? You should be able to find at least one....."

The bartender has to save vs Charm, 4 times...........

Save DC 21.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 03:00pm

The innkeeper suddenly has a glazed look on his face. "Um..I believe we have a room. One moment." He scampers off, dragging a broom behind him. A few minutes later, and after a fair bit of fighting, a room is opened up.

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 03:02pm

"Thanks, say, could you do me a favor can let me have it for free?"

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 03:11pm

"For a good friend like you? Of course." The innkeeper smiles, revealing a few cracked and bleeding teeth.

Coaan · Post by **Coaan** » 2004-04-07 03:13pm

Several guards rise from the table in the corner and rests hands on the cold steel longswords resting at their hips. The leader, bearing a laquered breastplate with a cloak flowing out from the nape of his neck. He speaks with a gruff voice, although there is no sign he has a hand on his weapon.

"You will pay like the rest of us, Witch"

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 03:15pm

The innkeeper grumbles. "Hey hey, this heres a friend."

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 03:18pm

"What he said, were just old freinds."
*turns to the barkeep*
"Thanks for the favor, i'm a bit short on hard coin at the moment, but I think I could spare.......half the price of the room?"

Bluff check: +9 modifier (act like i'm really low on cash)

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2004-04-07 03:18pm

The innkeeper grins again. "Half price is mighty alright, friend. Have a good rest."

lazerus · Post by **lazerus** » 2004-04-07 03:22pm

"Thank ye."
I almost feel guilty about this..........but not quite. I'll leave him a few extra silver in the morning.

I ask around to find why the place is so packed, then rest.