Start of #Sharn buffer: Wed Jan 31 21:44:37 2007 [17:37:50] * Now talking in #Sharn [17:14:18] [Aurora and Sev make their way up from Fallen to Upper Central, and to Korranath, one of two of the city's financial districts.] [17:15:01] [Many financial institutions litter the towers of Korranath and a few attached to the skybridges connecting them.] [17:16:13] [The First Bank of Kundarak, the dragonmarked house of Warding, is quite possibly the busiest of the district's banks.... despite the gigantic stone and metal beast that sits silently outside the bank's doors.] [17:17:38] [Session Start.] [17:18:12] * Sev is standing out in the street, staring at the towering "beast of stone and metal". [17:20:13] * Aurora stands next to Sev, looking around. [17:22:36] I really don't get it. What's the point of something that big? They could make a few more houses out of what that thing's built from. [17:23:20] Dunno... [17:23:29] * Aun (~CharlesHB@c-75-68-53-14.hsd1.nh.comcast.net) has joined #Sharn [17:23:30] * Aurora walks forward. "Maybe they've got important stuff stored away. [17:23:39] Hmfh.. Just need a few good guards and there y'go. [17:23:50] * Sev follows after her, eyeing the gigantor carefully. [17:24:12] [The giant beast, shaped somewhat like a predatory cat with pulverizing pistons on its flanks, remains unresponsive to your discussion about it.] [17:26:56] * Sev moves up the steps, moving into the bank and looking around. [17:27:06] So, uhh.. Where do we go for the money? [17:27:26] * Aurora looks for signs and directions [17:28:01] [The duo walks into the back to find it well-lit and staffed. Gnomes, bearing the insignia of House Sivis on their lapels work side by side with dwarves of House Kundarak. The clintel going about their business are dressed in the latest upscale fashions of the nobility of Breland.] [17:28:40] [There is a roped off section of the lobby, winding back and forth until at last you reach the counter to talk to a teller.] [17:29:40] Woah. Look at that lady's dress..! How can she breath in that thing..? [17:29:48] Ah, good day. I was given a check, that I'd like coined. [17:29:51] * Sev stumbles after Aurora while glancing at the outfits. [17:30:35] [As Sev continues to gawk at female nobles, he eventually catches one's disgusted look.] [17:31:10] [A gnome looks up at Aurora from his perch, sitting on a chair that rests on a platform just behind the counter.] [17:31:36] "Good day. Letter of credit please?" [17:31:47] [He holds out his hand expectantly.] [17:32:08] * Aurora hands it over. [17:32:53] * Aurora hands several over. [17:33:25] "Ah, I see. Can I see some form of identification asserting your affiliation named as the recipient?" [17:33:27] * Sev drums his hands on the counter boredly. [17:33:31] Chacha kachacha.. [17:34:40] Certainly [17:34:44] * Aurora pulls out her ID paper. [17:34:45] [The teller studiously ignores Sev as he conducts business with Aurora.] [17:34:48] ( +s ) [17:35:21] [The gnome takes the tiny leather folder from you and inspects it a moment.] [17:35:26] "Hmm...." [17:35:32] "Everything checks out." [17:35:46] * Aurora nods pleasantly [17:35:47] "How would you like the coins denominated?" [17:36:00] [He hands back the ID papers.] [17:36:06] Hm... [17:36:09] * Sev glances at the teller for a second, drumming a little more. [17:36:45] Awesome. We're gettin' the money? [17:37:40] "Yes sir." [17:37:46] Letters of credit, please. [17:38:01] "How much per letter, miss?" [17:38:38] Hm... 6 in one hundred, four in fifty. [17:39:02] "Made out to coin, I presume?" [17:39:12] What else could we get it in? [17:39:24] * Sev leans in, looking directly at the teller. [17:39:43] Yes, please. [17:39:49] "You can have it made out to any individual or organization you'd like, sir." [17:39:54] Hmmm.. [17:40:20] "I assumed you wanted to transfer the letters of credit to a more easily spendable form." [17:40:56] [He nods to Aurora and stacks the old letters of credit neatly with a few taps against the counter.] "One moment please." [17:41:34] Oh well. Long as I get the money somehow, I guess we're good. [17:41:39] * Sev goes back to drumming on the counter. [17:42:07] [He gets up from his chair and descends a short staircase to his left, then walks behind a door with two rather burly looking dwarves guarding it. One of them has a large blue, green, and purple pattern across his face, obviously one of the higher forms of the Mark of Warding.] [17:45:59] [A few minutes later, just enough to start boring you, the gnome returns with a new stack of letters of credit.] [17:46:03] "Here you are." [17:46:09] Thank you. [17:46:23] * Aurora splits them into equal stacks, hands one half to Sev. [17:46:29] "Thank you for choosing the First Bank of Kundarak. Would you be interested in opening a high-yield account with us?" [17:47:10] Not at the moment. I'm afraid I've got some pressing concerns right now, but I may consider it when I return. [17:47:24] Huuuh. [17:47:30] What's a high-yield account? Do I get more money? [17:48:37] "If you deposit money in a high-yield account, sir, we pay you 6% interest every year." [17:48:55] "Certain restrictions apply." [17:48:59] So if I put in.. ugh.. Uhm.. [17:49:04] * Sev grunts, counting on his fingers. [17:49:25] What're the restrictions..? Oh forget it, I'm not gonna be up here that often. Later, shorty. [17:49:37] * Sev takes his stack, packing it and heading for the door. [17:49:40] [The gnome frowns.] "Good day. Sir." [17:50:53] [The duo leaves the bank, once again stepping into the shadow of the mechanical beast.] [17:51:14] * Aurora leaves. "Mihgt want to work on your public face, Sev." [17:51:55] Uh, what? [17:51:59] Look, I'm not a changeling. [17:53:25] Not quite what I meant... I'll talk to you about it later. I was going to stop by Aun's to check if that notice arrived yet, but since she's probably at work... we should probably get to spending this and restocking. [17:53:50] Well you stock up on whatever, I'm gonna go find either my maul or.. maybe a regular one. [17:53:57] Didn't I get a letter.. [17:54:02] * Sev digs in his pockets. [17:55:10] A letter? [17:55:16] Oh, that notice? [17:55:34] I had it redirected to Aun's address. I don't think anyone's going to be delivering mail to where we are. [17:56:22] Mfh.. Well do you remember where it said for me to go? [17:56:38] I don't know if it's arrived yet. I haven't even looked at it. [17:56:56] I figure we can shop for a bit, then drop by Aun's home and see if it arrived, and if it has, we can know when and where to get it back [17:57:35] Mrfh. Alright, fine. [17:57:41] I'm not spending that much though! [17:58:36] Same here. I just want a replacement mace, for the time being [17:58:45] Maybe more arrows. [17:59:52] Right.. I'll probably find somethin'. [18:03:37] * Sev glances around, scratching his head. [18:03:40] If I know where to start looking, that is. [18:04:01] Let's go to Upper Menthis. That's a good place. [18:04:30] * Aun (~CharlesHB@c-75-68-53-14.hsd1.nh.comcast.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:04:45] * Aurora goes to find a skycab. it's not that long to walk, but she can afford it. [18:04:59] * Aun (~CharlesHB@c-75-68-53-14.hsd1.nh.comcast.net) has joined #Sharn [18:05:08] * Sev shrugs, following Aurora. [18:05:11] You're the boss. [18:05:36] * Aurora smiles a bit. [18:06:52] [The skycabs arrives at the Seventh Tower district, named for it's most notable architechtural feature.] [18:06:56] [Stores, restaurants, hotels, and a few townhomes in this prosperous neighborhood appear high-priced and lavish.] [18:07:39] Urgh. You suuure this is the right place? Looks like there'd be a "walking" tax.. [18:07:48] I don't even wanna think how much the store stuff is. [18:26:10] [Regardless of reservations, the two of them spend the afternoon walking through Seventh Tower and browsing at various shops, coming away with some high quality equipment and trinkets.] [18:27:00] Hah, that sucker didn't know what he was letting go. This ring is gotta be worth at least a fortune. [18:27:59] * Aurora comes out of it with a new heavy mace, 40 arrows, 20 cold iron arrows, and 20 alchemical silver arrows. "We'll have to remember to restock at these places next time." [18:27:59] [The sky has darkened with the color of evening. It's probably safe to say Aun is home from work at this hour.] [18:28:06] Let's go visit Aun. [18:28:33] Mm.. I hope I've got enough left to get my maul back. [18:30:18] * Aurora heads in that direction. [18:30:34] * Sev follows after her. [18:30:57] So I heard this joke the other day. How do you tell the goblin bandit from the normal one? [18:31:15] [The walk to Aun's apartment doesn't take long, being within the same ward. Sev and Aun descend the layers of the city until they arrive in Center Bridge.] [18:36:12] [As they walk down the levels of Aun's tower and approach her front door, it opens and Aun walks out. Followed by Mariansya and Aurelis. [18:36:14] ] [18:36:28] * Sev blinks. [18:36:33] Well howdy do. [18:38:17] * Yonjuuni is now known as Marianysa [18:38:21] * Aurora blinks. "Ah... hi?" [18:38:50] * Aun waves. "Good afternoon. Get inside." She turns on her heel and heads back in to her apartment [18:38:56] Oh good! We found you guys! [18:38:57] * Aurora heads on it, quickly. [18:39:13] Aurelis stares until he is clear who is approaching, Ah you! Are you being stalked. [18:39:51] Uh... not really. [18:39:58] At least, no that I know of. [18:40:09] If I'm being stalked, it'd have to be a pretty good stalker. [18:40:45] Aurelis looks about cautiously, Anyone name Xev look for you? [18:41:08] I've never heard that name before [18:41:15] (Did you get back inside Lee, or just asking sensitive questions out in the open?) [18:41:31] * Aun heads inside, closing the door once people are there. [18:41:45] (Where ever we left off) [18:41:57] * Aurelis follows [18:42:10] * Marianysa follows Aun back inside, motioning for Aurora and Sev to follow. [18:42:14] * Aurora was already inside, so... [18:42:23] * Sev moves in quickly, shrugging. [18:42:24] Something up? [18:42:48] Aurelis whispers, I'm being stalked, shhh [18:43:20] Aurelis speaks up, someone is asking everyone about the other night and me. [18:43:46] * Aurora raises an eyebrow. [18:43:52] ... I'm not putting up with this. Either talk like a big boy or just stay quiet. I'd like to go with the last one. [18:44:14] This sounds important, so before I forget the less important stuff, Aun, did you get any notice for us? [18:44:26] (Did I?) [18:44:28] Aurelis looks with a cocked eye brow, who do you think you are, 'big boy?' [18:45:06] Aurelis puts out his chest, I didn't catch you name. [18:45:27] * Aun takes a notice off her table. "Yeah, the auction's at two past noon tomorrow." [18:45:37] Ah, thanks. [18:45:53] * Aurora takes the note when offered, then goes onto the More IMportant Stuff. "So what happened?" [18:46:13] * Marianysa turns to Sev. "Don't worry, Aur thinks everything is about him." [18:46:16] Aurelis looks about the room, in fact have any of us introduced ourselves? [18:46:24] * Sev glances at Marianysa, then Aurelis. [18:46:34] I'm Sev. I figure I already know who you are. Anyway, who's stalking? What? [18:47:23] There's this guy I know, Xev. He's been asking questions about everyone involved in the breakout. [18:48:04] I don't think he's working for the Daask, but it's probably not something that'll work out in out favor. [18:48:23] Aurelis nods in agreement. [18:48:29] If he wants to try anything on me I'll show him a thing or two. Can't he even pick a more original name? [18:48:33] * Sev humfhs, sitting down. [18:49:03] * Aurora nods. [18:49:06] (He was named Xev long before you decided to take the nickname Seven and shorten it.) [18:50:05] (And that means what to me right now? :P) [18:50:39] Aurelis looks around the room, I think I'll take this time to introduce myself, I am Aurelis. [18:50:43] (Normal people don't pick their names either.) [18:51:11] (Sev is making a goofy joke. Gawd, why do you overanalyze everything?) [18:51:15] (It's bumming me out.) [18:51:23] (Cause I can.) [18:51:37] (I can talk in parenthesis too :)) [18:51:52] (*Slaps Lee into character*) [18:51:55] (You can't talk in anything besides 3rd person so you still fail!) [18:51:59] * Sev rubs his chin. [18:52:05] So what's he been asking? [18:52:27] * Aurora frowns. [18:52:31] I'm Marianysa, but you can call me Mari. And Aurelis hear likes to narrarate a lot. [18:52:34] Not much, here. Just trying to keep track of the people who were there. [18:52:39] Aurelis raises his hand, He's been asking of our whereabout that night and about me personally. [18:52:44] Hm. [18:52:48] That's worrying. [18:52:54] I guess they want their star of the show back. [18:53:11] Aurelis nods, I'm not one who needs to have his named inquired about. [18:53:32] You can say that again. [18:53:47] Aurelis glares at Sev, You said your name's Sev, right? What's your bone? [18:53:52] Since you BLAB it every time you open your mouth. If you wanna stop getting stalked, try toning it down a bit. ~_~ [18:54:17] * Aun shakes her head. "If it was the Daask, they wouldn't bother with a tool like Xev." [18:54:28] Aurelis stares confused, what are you talking about, I didn't tell any of you my name until just now. [18:54:36] The Daask would probably have already killed him by now, really. [18:54:44] So this guy's probably either alone or with someone less influential. [18:54:59] Or with Aurelis's house. [18:55:15] What's that about? [18:55:17] Either way, I don't like it... [18:55:22] Which honestly worries me much more than Xev freelancing it [18:55:38] He's part of a house? I thought houses usually, y'know, didn't kill each other. [18:55:50] * Aurora glances at Aurelis [18:56:18] Aurelis stands up, I'm a part of no house, he stares over at Aun catiously. [18:57:13] Aurelis, is hoping that Aun doesn't mention the Lyrander name at this moment. [18:57:34] (sorry, didn't mean the comma) [18:57:52] * Aun nods. "There you go." [18:58:09] ..This guy's a few arrows short a quiver. [18:58:15] Is he even really getting stalked? [18:58:35] Aurelis looks about confused, there you go? A few Arrows... what is going on here?! [18:58:49] He actually is getting stalked. [18:59:04] I pity his stalker.. Alright, Aurelis, calm down and we'll watch out for you. [18:59:06] But he's more than a few arrows short, I'd say he doesn't even have the quiver. [18:59:26] Aurelis closes his fist in anger, what is with this lack of sincerity here, this is a serious situation. Sev, even your life is in danger now! [18:59:36] My life is always in danger, pal! [19:00:20] Aurelis darts his eyes at Mari, MARI! Don't use your psionics as a reason for insulting me! [19:00:54] Aurelis looks at Sev, then maybe you should take this situation a little more seriously. The rest of us are. [19:01:51] Psh. I just said I'd watch your back. What more you gonna want? [19:02:00] So why's your house after you? [19:02:28] * Marianysa grins cheerfully. "We can take it seriously and still laugh at you, Aur." [19:02:47] Aurelis sits down, I don't think it's safe for any of us to act alone at this point. Perhaps we should stay together until this is all sorted out. [19:03:29] * Aun nods. "That's not a bad idea. If people are looking for all of us, it'd be safer together." [19:03:58] I guess. [19:04:02] Aurelis sifts his weight and looks into his hands, I'm not in a house. [19:04:04] Yeah... I'm a bit worried about Faela, though. [19:04:21] Though I guess she had her act pretty much together before I got there. [19:04:54] Mm. [19:05:04] Aurelis exhales slowly, does this Fae..ela have anything to do witht his dilemma? [19:05:40] * Sev glances at Aurelis. [19:05:44] Not everything ever is about you. [19:05:48] We've got friends too y'know. [19:06:00] She's another priest. [19:06:16] Aurelis looks at Sev exhausted, no, but if this person is in the same danger they should be here, no? [19:06:36] Not.. really. She's got other stuff to take care of. [19:07:44] * Aurelis looks at Aurora. Aurelis looks at the person who just spoke before Sev, I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name. [19:08:06] My name is Aurora. [19:08:26] Nice to meet you, Aurora! Hmm, that's going to get confusing... [19:08:32] Do you mind if I call you Aura? [19:08:34] Aurelis nods, Aurora, thanks [19:09:37] That'd be fine. [19:10:08] Aurelis continues, Aura, can Faela help us? We need all the help we can get. [19:10:32] Aurelis thinks to himself, and Sev's attitude isn't helping. [19:11:11] I'm... really not sure she can. SHe's not a fighter, and she's already given what she could. She can give information, possibly, but not about Xev. Just ravers. [19:11:19] * Marianysa nods, smiling brightly. "Aura it is then." [19:14:16] * Sev glances at Aurelis, smirking. [19:14:38] Just remember who tore you outta that cell, pal. I might be a jerk but I don't leave people behind. [19:14:57] (Except the other 40 prisoners) [19:15:20] (Want me to remind Aurora of the prisoners she fed to ravers?) [19:15:23] (No? Kay.) [19:17:11] Mm... that reminds me. I need to talk to someone high up... I tried talking to the watch, but they just said they'd "look into it". [19:17:16] Aurelis looks over his shoulder at Sev, what? you mean those murderors? Not that I'll argue morality with you. but I never gave you grief. Besides I didn't say anything about your attitude. Though if I was inclined to start a fight I'd have plenty of oil for that fuel. [19:17:33] I don't know what else to really do... [19:17:45] * Sev glances at Aurora. [19:17:59] We'll figure something out. That arena can't stay in business forever. [19:18:11] Stuff like that tends to collapse on itself even if no one does anything. [19:18:20] * Marianysa claps her hands together. "I know, if we can't figure out what to do next, we could consult, like, a fortuneteller or something!" [19:18:24] Aurelis looks at Aura, I think the best thing to do would be to stick together until we can make more sense of this. No use trying to follow loose leads. [19:18:38] Those prisoners are going to either starve or have their prisons torn down by those remaining ravers. [19:18:52] An oracle? Eeh. You think that'd really work? [19:18:59] * Aun looks up. "Actually, I know a pretty decent fortuneteller." [19:19:04] Do you now? [19:19:07] ... really? [19:19:36] Aurelis looks at Mari shocked, Mari, why didn't you just read his mind? [19:19:39] Flamewind. She's this gynosphynx that lives on the roof of Morgrave's library. [19:19:58] (Can I make the check for her Ant?) [19:20:21] (Knowledge local) [19:20:27] * Marianysa grins mischeviously at Aurelis. "Because your mind is easier to read than others." [19:21:32] Aurelis opens his mouth in shock, I'll have you know I have strong mental barriers. I've trained for that! [19:21:33] Huh. Well if you trust her I guess it's worth a shot. [19:23:01] Not well enough, apparently. [19:23:21] * Aun shrugs. "She might be a little busy, but I figure it's worth a shot." [19:23:22] (I'm having trouble using #exhalted) [19:24:43] * Marianysa turns to Aun. "That's great! This can't just be a coincidence!" [19:24:54] ( WHat problems, exactly? ) [19:25:10] * Aurora brightens up ua bit. "I'd be glad to see her." [19:25:28] (nothing I type is showing up) [19:25:41] (Oh, believe us, it is :V) [19:26:11] (oops, I forgot to scroll down) [19:26:13] Well, might as well head up to Morgrave, then, and hope she's not too booked up. Everyone else in agreement? [19:26:34] Though I should have known you'd know stuff like this. [19:26:39] * Marianysa nods to herself. [19:26:59] * Aun blinks. "How's that?" [19:27:04] Definitely. [19:27:35] * Sev nods. [19:27:36] I guess. [19:27:52] Well, it's heroic stuff and all that! [19:29:40] * Aun smiles. "Yeah, I guess it is at that." She gets her coat from the coatrack, shrugs it on, and heads out of her apartment [19:30:15] Aurelis stands up, then let us all go. [19:30:22] * Aurora stands. "Right..." [19:30:41] Right then. [19:30:58] * Sev gets up, stretching a bit. [19:31:31] * Marianysa looks a little embarassed. "Not that the rest of y ou guys aren't really, really heroic." [19:31:36] [The group walks up to the Morgrave University campus in Upper Menthis, University district.] [19:32:30] [The trip only takes about an hour, and the everbright lanterns are opened along the bridges and inside towers, illuminating the evening.] [19:33:06] [At the end of the bridge leading to the Morgrave campus, there's a little booth with a security guard inside.] [19:33:28] * Sev walks along in the middle of the overall group, staring at the sky. [19:34:01] * Aurora walks as near the front as she cares to, eager for some kind of help. [19:34:30] * Aurelis is silent with his hood covering most of his face. [19:34:34] [The portly human steps out of the booth as you approach.] "Hello there folks." [19:34:55] * Marianysa walks near the back, letting the 'heroes' lead the way. [19:35:09] * Aun nods. "Evening!" [19:35:28] * Sev glances at the watch, nodding. [19:35:33] Hi! [19:35:34] "I'm afraid the campus is off limits except for students and allumni at this hour." [19:36:00] "And faculty of course..." [19:36:52] But.. uhh.. [19:36:57] * Sev scratches the back of his head. [19:36:58] * Aun opens her briefcase and fishes out her old student ID. "Aun. I'm an alumnus." [19:37:23] Oh. There y'go. ^_^ [19:37:45] "Ah okay then. Just sign here." [He pulls out a clipboard from his booth.] "Aun and... 4 guests?" [19:38:30] * Aun signs. "Four guests, yeah. Thanks for your help." [19:38:57] "Any time. Welcome back." [He smiles jovially and reenters his booth with the clipboard.] [19:39:54] * Aun stretches and walks towards the library [19:39:57] * Aurora smiles. [19:40:10] * Aurelis remains silent [19:40:49] * Sev follows after Aun, glancing around the school grounds. [19:40:51] Nice place. [19:40:53] [The group crosses the campus courtyard. It's well lit with everbright lanterns interspersed among the walk ways. The library is up ahead and lights are seen inside.] [19:41:42] Yeah, it's not bad. I really liked it here. [19:42:03] What did you study? [19:42:17] When did you graduate? [19:43:24] Aurelis speaks up for a moment, sorry Aun somethings been bothering me, can your Flamewind read minds? [19:43:47] History, mostly. I kind of fell into journalism after the fact since, really, all you can do with a history degree is teach history or fight drow in Xen'drik. [19:43:54] [The group enters the library. Rows upon rows of bookcases with shelves stacked to the 20-foot-high ceiling dominate the interior. Mobile ladders set on rails allow access to the higher shelves and a few students can be seen sitting on the ladders and reading books, while others are seated at tables on the floor.] [19:43:59] And a few years ago. I was on the long plan. [19:44:00] Woah. [19:44:13] * Aun shakes her head. "No more than everyone else, Aur." [19:44:40] This place is intense. How many books do you think they've got here? [19:45:40] [The librarian at the counter by the entrance puts a finger to her lips and shushes Sev.] [19:46:05] [The half-elven woman whispers.] "Keep it down please." [19:46:23] * Sev narrows his eyes at the librarian, frowning but looking back forward. [19:47:08] * Aurora looks around, impressed. [19:48:40] * Marianysa looks around absently, turning to Aurelis. "Hey, do you think your, uh, 'friend' will show up?" she whispers. [19:49:23] * Aurora speaks softly. "I don't think I'll ever be able to attend a place like that... though I don't think I'll end up going to any universities at all." [19:50:12] Aurelis whispers under his cloak, My ...friend? [19:50:31] The gnome guy. [19:51:58] Aurelis begins to chuckles then laughs boiterously. He covers his mouth, and whispers sorry. I doubt he spends his off time attempting to acheive a higher learning. No profit in that. [19:52:01] What was his name again...Mickey? [19:52:05] * Aun responds to Aurora in a low voice. "Yeah, my parents were new money, and I still had to work to help put myself through Morgrave. Still, I'd say it was worth it. Better than what a lot of kids end up with." [19:52:14] Aurelis thinks, I hope he is ok. [19:52:34] * Sev stretches, glancing through the isles of books. [19:52:50] Man.. how can anyone read all this? I mean.. [19:53:10] [The khoravar(Half-Elven) librarian leands close to the group over the counter.] "Is there anything I can help you with?" [19:53:22] * Aurora nods. "It's not so much money as... well, my current duties." [19:53:28] He seems like he can take care of himself. I just thought he might show up...y'know, he was at the arena...coincidences and all. [19:53:30] * Marianysa shrugs. [19:54:11] We were looking for Flamewind, actually. Is she available? [19:54:13] Aurelis looks at Mari and whispers, you worried about him? [19:55:33] * Marianysa blinks. "Worried? I saw how he could fight. I just thought that he'd show up." [19:56:19] "Flamewind?" [The librarian nearly rolls her eyes but manages to contain herself.] "The staircase to the roof is in the back. Try not to make a ruckus." [19:56:49] Aurelis goes back to his silence. [19:56:59] You're not being silent. [19:57:01] * Aun nods. "Thanks." [19:57:03] * Aurelis is silent and hiding in his hood. [19:57:21] * Aun heads to the roof access stairs and climbs to the roof [19:57:34] * Sev follows after them, mumbling something to himself. [19:58:49] * Marianysa follows Aun. "Why'd she react like that?" [19:58:53] [On the roof of the library, a massive dome made out of brass extends another thirty feet into the air. An archway, however, pierces it, and inside a large creature can been seen.] [19:59:14] [Flamewind has the body of a giant lion, but orange stripes mark her deep-black fur; when she moves, these stripes ripple like flames. Her great falcon wings are pure black, usually folded over her back. She has the head and face of a beautiful elf woman, though her features are distinctly feline and her hair is the same deep black-and-orange as her coat.] [19:59:18] [She wears a few jeweled chains of platinum and gold around her neck and forelimbs, and a silver diadem rests on her brow.] [19:59:44] [Flamewind, however, seems to be sleeping.] [20:00:04] * Sev blinks, pointing. [20:00:17] W-what the crap?! It's a giant.. THING! [20:00:21] Ssssh! [20:00:36] * Sev grabs for his morningstar. [20:00:39] It probably ate the oracle! [20:00:48] * Aurora grabs Sev's arm. "Aun said she was a sphynx." [20:00:50] This is her. [20:00:55] ... [20:00:59] It *is* the oracle, Sev. That's the gynosphynx. [20:00:59] We do not hit people that will help us. [20:01:02] [The creature calmly lifts her head at the noise.] [20:01:04] * Sev stares at Aurora, then glares at the creature, then back to Aurora. [20:01:18] * NovaSeaker is now known as Flamewind [20:01:23] Urgh. People need to fill me in. ~_~ [20:01:30] I wasn't expecting THIS. [20:01:42] "The one guilty of patricide is quite excitable." [20:02:01] * Sev glances over at Flamewind. [20:02:07] * Aurora blinks. "Ah, you're awake.... " [20:02:07] ..What's she saying, exactly? [20:02:09] * Aurora glances at Sev. [20:02:33] Good evening, Flamewind. [20:02:38] * Flamewind turns to look at Aun. [20:02:52] "The speaker of true words from deceptive lips. Good evening." [20:03:26] "You've already met the true servant of burning snakes." [20:04:03] * Marianysa stares at Flamewind in awe. She curtsies. "It is an honor to meet you." [20:04:15] Aurelis whispers to Aun, does she always talk like poetry? [20:04:19] * Aurora watches, impressed. "It is an honor to meet you." [20:04:44] "You five are not whole." [20:05:12] * Aun quickly half-nods at Aur. [20:05:39] "Black scales are missing." [20:05:47] * Sev scratches the back of his head. [20:05:53] ..Is she still dreaming? [20:05:58] She hasn't made a lick of sense. [20:06:38] Black scales? Didn't Mickey wear black? [20:06:42] Aurelis whispered, I'm more curious about who the "True Servant of Burning Snakes" is. [20:07:10] It's oracular, Sev. This is how it's meant to go. Gracious Flamewind, could you tell us what we are meant to do next? Unless you have already, of course. [20:07:24] * Sev shrugs. [20:07:30] It's something alright.. [20:08:13] That Xev guy, maybe? [20:08:39] "Black scales cannot shed his destiny so easily as clothing." [20:09:14] "He can be found within the land of spires. He is not far." [20:09:20] Or maybe the guy in the robe? [20:09:21] That rules out Xev. If he wanted to, he could change as easily as any other Changeling. [20:09:39] "Search for the dead that walk." [20:10:01] "And deliver." [20:10:20] Oooh. [20:10:55] Aurelis' tone becomes sarcastic, that sounds like a fun idea. [20:11:28] That sounds a bit unnerving, but if it's a real ally... [20:11:33] "When five becomes six, beware...." [20:12:04] "Not all that knows, protects." [20:12:09] Hold on.. Dead walk.. five to six.. [20:12:15] * Sev grumbles, reciting under his breath. [20:12:16] This is so exciting! [20:12:53] * Flamewind turns to Marianysa. "Martyrkin is quite excitable as well." [20:13:11] * Aurora blinks. "Martyrkin?" [20:13:15] * Marianysa blinks. "Martyrkin?" [20:13:47] Huh? [20:13:49] * Sev looks up. [20:13:54] * Flamewind nods. "That is how destiny knows you." [20:14:03] * Marianysa pales. "You...are you talking about..." she trails off, looking away. [20:14:04] Aurelis reaches over to Mari, you know what she's talking about? [20:14:37] "Do not dispair, matyrkin. You will learn from his example." [20:15:32] H-hey, wait! [20:15:34] * Aurora blinks. [20:15:40] I got a question, can I ask a question? [20:15:44] * Flamewind gets up onto her legs and walks forth from her dome. [20:16:01] "Questions may be asked, but some answers are best left unsaid." [20:16:08] * Marianysa turns quickly towards Aurelis. "It's not YOUR business." she snaps. [20:16:27] * Flamewind walks directly up to Sev, her elven face directly in front of his. [20:16:33] Uh.. But we came to see.. y-you.. [20:16:39] * Aurora would love to ask a question, but this would probably be a terrible time. Maybe later. [20:16:40] * Sev steps back, obviously nervous. [20:17:27] Aurelis thinks Mari must having her monthly visitor. [20:18:33] * Marianysa flushes. "You...you...you utter bastard!" [20:18:55] * Sev glances to the two, then back at Flamewind, gulping. [20:18:59] Nevermind about that question. ^_^' [20:19:19] * Aurora glances at Aun. [20:19:36] "You are lost, Rage-that-walks. Be careful that you do not give in like the others." [20:20:03] * Aun looks over to Aurora. "What?" [20:20:04] * Marianysa clenches a hand into a fist, and glares at Aurelis. [20:20:15] * Flamewind looks at the others. [20:20:30] Is it usually like this? [20:20:34] "Go now. Five must be six." [20:20:46] Thank you, gracious Flamewind. [20:20:52] Y-yeah.. thanks.. [20:21:04] * Flamewind turns and walks back into the dome, then lowers herself and goes back to sleep. [20:21:14] Thanks. [20:21:30] * Aurora forces a bit of a smile. "Alright, where do we find seix? [20:21:32] ( Six ) [20:22:01] Aurelis turns toward the entrance and waits for the group to walk in front of him. [20:22:04] * Aun begins heading back down. "Somewhere in Sharn, apparently." [20:22:18] * Marianysa stalks after Aun. [20:22:22] * Aurora nods, then starts moving. [20:25:22] * Flamewind is now known as NovaSeaker [20:26:09] I'm not entirely sur if we want to find six, but I think it'll find us, given what she was saying [20:26:15] * Aurora nods. [20:26:39] If you guys know how to piece that jumbo together, I don't know who's crazier. [20:27:04] Aurelis walks to Aun and whispers, Do you agree that we should sleep together to make sure everyone is safe? [20:27:48] You're not especially my type. You'll be safe on a couch. [20:27:51] (*snrk*) [20:27:58] Also, I'm not sure of the connection there. [20:28:34] Well... she can see the future, so she probably saw we'd be confused by it.... so maybe we're supposed to be? [20:28:46] Then why would she even say anything at all? [20:28:56] Aurelis' face contorts, excuse me are you suggesting that I'd be interested in Carnal relations! [20:29:42] (Intercourse with you... wanna have... intercourse with you..... (relations!)) [20:30:17] Well, honestly, it was better than some of the lines I was hearing a few nights ago, so I sort of figured. [20:30:57] Aurelis is stunned and appauled into silence, he shifts to the back of the group. [20:31:01] * Aurelis is silent [20:31:17] * Marianysa snorts. "You're saying you're not?" [20:31:21] Mm.. I wonder how Lei's doing. [20:31:43] Aurelis grunts, of course not! [20:35:58] Hm... I'm pretty sure that when she was talking about the burning snakes, she meant the couatl. [20:36:38] * Aun drops her pace and trails back to where Marianysa's walking. "Mari, if you ever want to talk about that martyrkin thing, I'm open. Not that you have to, I mean, but if we're going to be working and living together and all of that, anything that could hurt any of us would be good to have out." [20:37:11] The true servant would be your Faela? [20:37:43] Her... or me. [20:38:28] I don't know if she meant that one of us is a false servant, or just that one of us has really gone above and beyond the call of duty. But probably the second. [20:39:27] * Sev shrugs. [20:39:47] * Aun pauses. "It might be you. She was talking to me specifically, then, and I haven't been introduced to Faela yet." [20:39:50] Well I dunno. She doesn't seem to have helped all that much.. Just made things worse. [20:40:07] * Aurora nods. [20:51:20] * Marianysa nods weakly at Aun. [20:51:20] So, anyways, we're looking for 'dead that walk and deliver'. I don't suppose anyone knows about some sort of undead postal service? [20:51:20] * Aurora has quit IRC (Ping timeout) [20:51:21] ..I dunno. [20:51:23] ..Maybe.. no, that can't be it. [20:51:25] * Sev blinks, his eyes widening. [20:51:27] * Aurora has joined #Sharn [20:44:00] Wait a SECOND! [20:44:58] * Sev glances at Aurora. [20:45:23] * Marianysa blinks at Sev. [20:45:30] Remember when I told Faela I overheard that stuff in the alley, and that guy who we saw in the arena? [20:46:22] ... you think that's him? [20:47:28] Not exactly, but I think the reason the ravers weren't attacking him and the guys who delivered the ravers was because they were already dead. So far we've seen the ravers don't spend time attacking corpses. [20:48:03] Right... [20:48:07] * Aurora frowns [20:48:11] (Sure they do) [20:48:31] (The gnoll that Aurelis killed by the gate got eaten just like the rest of them.) [20:48:59] Well, when there's other stuff available anyway.. I dunno. Guh, whatever. [20:49:09] * Sev rubs his forehead. [20:49:32] So are we supposed to find zombies or something? [20:51:13] Sounds like it. [20:51:37] Great. [20:52:47] At least it's a memorable sight. [20:55:03] I guess. [20:55:21] Aurelis chuckles, everyone at that prison was the walking dead. [20:56:53] Yeah, hilarious stuff, Aurelis. [20:58:26] I mean.. well.. [20:58:39] Aurelis defends himself, I didn't say it was funny. Just couldn't help a chuckle at where I was. [20:58:41] Sure monstrous folk get a chance here but undead? That's kinda pushing it.. [21:01:08] I think I might have a good chance at finding out where this guy is, if I ask around. [21:01:20] Yeah? Hmh.. [21:01:26] * Aurora nods. [21:01:40] I'd say I'd help but I'm no good and finding what I need from people. [21:02:36] I'd like to help, but I'm still scared for the people in the arena. I'm thinking about just trying to find some kind of high-up, and hope that they can still hold out there in time... [21:02:51] Or at least got transferred out by the Daask. [21:04:40] Aurelis grumbles, the Daask would rather let them die off. [21:05:11] Yeah, the Daask won't be doing them any favors [21:05:33] I'm not really good at this sort of thing, but I can ask around... [21:05:46] Aurelis agrees, I'd kill them off myself if I had the power to do so. [21:05:56] Yeah... I guess so. I summoned some celestial helpers to try to thin out the Raver numbers, but I don't know how much time that would buy them... then I have to worry about dehdration and starving... this is all messed up. [21:06:10] Mfh.. [21:06:19] Look, Aurora, if you want, I could go back there and check out the scene. [21:07:18] Probably a bad idea to go back there now that we've left. [21:08:03] Well I can't do much else, otherwise. [21:08:11] Not without a suitably publically visible thing so the Daask can't get back at us without exposing themselves. [21:08:50] Aurelis thinks to himself, I wish I wasn't on bad terms with the Daask, that's going to make things a lot harder. [21:11:46] Aura, I...if I can help somehow... [21:11:54] * Marianysa sighs, frowning. [21:13:11] Aurelis thinks, I wonder if it's getting worse? [21:13:42] * Sev shrugs. [21:13:53] At least we tried. That's plenty good enough for me. [21:14:28] * Aurora rubs her eyes. [21:14:35] Yeah, we did the best we could. Even if we only managed to free one man, that's one man who'd be dead now if it wasn't for us. [21:15:09] * Sev coughs. [21:15:30] Yeah! [21:15:34] Aurelis thinks, are they talking about me? PLay it cool, act like you don't care. Man, I almost died though. [21:15:39] Aura, we aren't going to get everything right. Sometimes, the best we can do is staying alive and helping a few people, but it's better than nothing, [21:16:35] Aurelis thinks, Man I'm hungry [21:17:01] Aurelis speaks audibly to catch everyones attention, Is anyone else hungry? [21:17:14] Mm. [21:17:50] * Marianysa glares at Aurelis. "We heard you the first time." [21:18:48] Aurelis taps his finger to his chin. Did I already mention it? Haha well maybe I'm a little crazy, haha, naw. But is anyone hungry? [21:19:36] A little, I suppose. [21:19:45] I guess... [21:19:55] I'm fine. [21:23:32] Shut UP, Aurelis. This is not the time to be worrying about food. [21:24:09] Aurelis thinks, Mari is really uptight tonight, I think she's hungry too. [21:24:28] Do you think that sixth person can help us out here, or not? It's been nearly two days, and they're still stuck there. [21:24:28] * Sev gets up, grunting. [21:24:34] No, I am NOT hungry! [21:24:36] And we need to do something about it. [21:24:59] I'm not even sure if this person will be the right person, since that.. whatever she was.. Flamewind said to be careful about 'em. [21:27:00] But.. look, I'll go check it out. I didn't like it any much more than you did. [21:28:49] * Aun nods. "By this point, if any of them are still up, it might be safe to go back in. But we also have new leads." [21:29:10] Aurelis thinks, if you're are going to continue to read my mind you can atleast be nice about it. [21:29:16] Aurelis stares at MAri [21:29:44] Maybe we should just hire inquisitives to see how things are going in there. If a trail goes cold, even more people could end up in trouble. [21:30:20] * Aurora nods. [21:30:31] Aurelis agrees, maybe we could also hire some inquisitives to figure out what Xev wants with us. [21:30:58] * Marianysa eyes Aurelis. "Aur, I want you to think about this. If I can read your mind, what else can I do to it?" [21:31:50] Aurelis thinks, as much as I like being able to talk to you privately, I doubt you'd start a fight with me without provocation, you're too sweet of a girl. [21:31:56] * Aurelis smiles [21:33:21] * Marianysa just stares. "You...nevermind, we don't have time for this." [21:34:56] Aun, what do we do? We've got to do SOMETHING [21:35:40] Let's get looking for our sixth. And hope we're not screwing ourselves too badly by doing it [21:36:11] I guess Inquisitives are fine for now. Find a sixth, but try to do it quickly. But once we get 'em, we go back to trying to do something ofr the remaining prisoners, got it? [21:37:41] Once we get our sixth, we're going to follow up on whatever fresh leads we have. The inquisitives will be able to handle any situation in the arena, and there's more people than them in danger as we speak. [21:40:43] * Marianysa is now known as Yonjuuni [21:40:57] * Aun is now known as Charles [21:41:03] [The group heads back to Aun's appartment to recover and rest. Tomorrow, they'll begin to search for the "Dead that walk and deliver" and possibly find this enigmatic "black scales".] [21:41:09] [Session End.] [21:41:17] * Aurora is now known as Demota [21:44:25] * Sev is now known as Kesuke End of #Sharn buffer Wed Jan 31 21:44:37 2007