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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:25 pm

"Tess."

Nem smiles pleasantly at the woman.

"I'm actually looking for someone specific. Is there a Wizard Zottle here?"

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:32 pm

She sets shown a pen she had picked up and folds her hands in front of her, "Before I interrupt Wizard Zottle, what is this regarding? You aren't down for an appointment, Tess, and we are hardly in the habit of entertaining walk ins. However, you did make it to the door, so you've earned my attention."
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:54 pm

"You are quite right, of course, but it is a rather private matter. I was rather hoping that Wizard Zottle would be available to appraise a rather unusual, and rare item that my employer has recently acquired. I heard that he is the best person to talk to about such things, but if course he is undoubtedly very busy. When would his first appointment be?"

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:06 pm

"The when is a bit... fluid. But I'm not convinced that it is worth asking my colleague to interrupt other matters just to appraise something for you. You wouldn't be the first to find granddad's old sword or granny's favorite pie plate and think it's worth something. I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific."
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:20 pm

"Well..."

Nem leans in conspiratorially.

"It is a private matter, as I say. ...But... No, forgive me, I cannot discuss the matter with just anyone. Please tell Wizard Zottle that a wizard Zeldoran sends his regards, and I'm sorry we can't do business today."

She watches for any kind of reaction.
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:27 pm

((Let's have a Deception roll too, please!))
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:53 pm

((it's less of a lie and more dropping a hint as to the possible nature of the item she's talking about... But here you go... Also, I'm invoking the necklace))

Deception: 1D20+6 = [3]+6 = 9

Deception: 1D20+6 = [6]+6 = 12

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Arch Lich Burns » Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:10 pm

Zokk turns their branches at Randy and the others, his hand branches pointing to the sea. ”Dooo yooouuu waaant tooo cheeeck theee waaateer? Maaaybeee sooomeee eeescaaapeeed.”

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Rodgeir » Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:14 am

"Seems possible. Anders what do ye think? Aye'm not keen on swimming if they are there. Gives them too much of an advantage. Might instead be a spot to guard for awhile?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Lurks_In_Shadows » Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:40 am

Randy frowns. "Definitely don't want to be in there with them if they are there. Too many advantages go to them. Then there's that whole bit about breathing...."

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sun Aug 25, 2019 5:42 am

She is clearly irritated that you're being evasive and telling her stories, but shows no recognition to the made up name you dropped.

"I'm not keen on swimming through either. You said you went through though? Any tracks on the other side? Oh, didn't one of the gnomes, Coljin have an item that can detect them?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sun Aug 25, 2019 5:59 am

((*#*! phone!!! I meant to type Kreldoran. Sorry. Zeldoran autocorrects apparently))

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Arch Lich Burns » Sun Aug 25, 2019 6:19 am

”I haaaveee nooot gooo tooo seeeaaa. Tuuunneeel cleeeaaareeed.”
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sun Aug 25, 2019 6:26 am

((Zokk did go though the tunnel, but didn't go swimming in the ocean.))

The woman doesn't seem all that much impressed by Tess's story about having a message for Zottle from a very real name instead of one she made up on the spot. She puts her hand to her ear and her lips move. She pauses, then nods.

"Wizard Zottle doesn't know a Kreldoran, so at this point you wasting all of our time."

She stands up from behind the table.

"Do I need to show you the way out?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:00 am

"That's a shame. Still, this device seems to have caused quite a stir around town so far, between its original theft and the subsequent murder of the one who possessed it. And then last night, it was finally recovered right in the midst of a group of summoned abominations if you can believe it! And right under your own guild, no less! No matter though, I'm sure I'll figure out what it is on my own just fine."

She smiles broadly at the woman and gets up to leave.

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:19 am

She hesitates, uncertain now that you've doubled down on implausible stories... But there were things going on in the city last night...

"Perhaps I can see if Wizard Zottle is able to meet with you, and let him make any final determinations?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Lurks_In_Shadows » Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:29 am

"I think we're done here, Anders. I think Dornikal may have the best approach. Put a guard post down here for a while to make sure there are no stragglers. If they're in the ocean, we're not going to find them easily anyway."

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:34 am

"I think I'd rather post a guard on the seaward side, Zokk, do you think you could lead is there from outside the city? Do you ah... Need to get your M...Da... Parent's permission?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:53 am

spiderwrangler wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:19 am She hesitates, uncertain now that you've doubled down on implausible stories... But there were things going on in the city last night...

"Perhaps I can see if Wizard Zottle is able to meet with you, and let him make any final determinations?"
Nem turns back.

"Oh I wouldn't want to impose... But if you think it's best?"

She pauses, hand on the doorhandle.

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:07 am

"Well, you are imposing, and being evasive, and not entirely truthful, but I think I'll let Zottle sort that all out."

She walks out an adjoining door, which immediately swings open again to admit a thin, bald fellow in a dark blue robe. He adjusts the spectacles on his beak of a nose and looks at you.

"Well?", he barks curtly. "I don't know you, why are you asking for me?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Lurks_In_Shadows » Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:12 am

spiderwrangler wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:34 am "I think I'd rather post a guard on the seaward side, Zokk, do you think you could lead is there from outside the city? Do you ah... Need to get your M...Da... Parent's permission?"

"If you can find the seaward opening, yeah, guard it until you can block it, provided it's not deep underwater."

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:07 pm

spiderwrangler wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:07 am "Well?", he barks curtly. "I don't know you, why are you asking for me?"
"Because you recently appraised an artefact for the Mayor's office that I suspect is of mutual interest."

Nem holds up a palm and shows the wizard a Minor Illusion of the sphere.

She watches his reaction:
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by Rodgeir » Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:02 pm

Dornikal gives a nod,

"Then aye guess we're done down here." He confirms with Anders and the commander and begins the process of leaving the tunnels, still ready for combat.

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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by spiderwrangler » Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:15 pm

Zottle raises an eyebrow. "And?"
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Re: The Sundered Way

Post by thinkslogically » Sun Aug 25, 2019 1:20 pm

"And I'm curious what you make of it. It seems to have been related to rather a large number of unsavoury acts in this city and beyond, and I would hate for it to fall into the the wrong hands. It appears to be quite a powerful artefact after all."

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