Start of #Sharn buffer: Thu Apr 12 12:23:54 2007 [16:56:40] [After finishing the grim work of looting the bodies of Daask slavers, Mari and Aun stashed the equipment and gold in the storage room of the tavern Alexander "rented" for them. They are now shivering in this sopping wet clothes and Aun has suggested Mari be taken to a Jorasco enclave.] [16:56:45] [Session Start] [17:00:37] * Marianysa shivers. "I don't suppose we can go get changed first." [17:01:01] Not if we don't have clothes, no. Euch. [17:04:15] There's an enclave in Callestan that's pretty alright. We just need to get up a few levels, get you healed, then we can get home and sleep. And deal with everyone else getting arrested. [17:04:38] * Aun slogs her way to a lift up to Precarious [17:05:28] * Marianysa nods, following Aun. "Yeah...how're they supposed to get out, anyway?" [17:06:20] [They pass a few dozen ships and establishments for their crews before reaching one of the large platforms.] [17:06:39] Well, that Alexander guy was supposed to know his way around the law. [17:07:06] I'm hoping they can get out that way. [17:08:06] * Marianysa frowns. "I guess this was what he expected, but I kind of thought his plan was going to involve not getting caught at the scene." [17:08:33] I remember him saying we only had a while until the guard showed up. [17:08:43] All in all, I guess we're lucky that we fell into the harbor. [17:09:07] * Aun gets up however one gets up on a lift. [17:09:25] [The platform rises slowly over the side of the cliff, into the next tier of streets and buildings in Cliffside known as "Sharn's Welcome". This district is considerably more active than the docks, with brothels and all-night taverns depositing drunken sailors into the streets.] [17:09:33] Silver lining, I guess [17:10:51] [Mari recieves a few lewd cat-calls, but most shy away from anything further thanks to the scary pirate walking beside her.] [17:12:00] * Aun keeps her hand on her sword. "Traveller's teeth, this makes Lower Menthis look classy." [17:12:10] * Aun looks for a skycab dock. [17:12:58] [After a while of walking toward the massive cliff face in front of them, they reach the large industrial lift, a platform with railings along the edge and an gate. Shortly after they step onto it and close the gate, it starts rising.] [17:13:19] [At this pace, it's likely to take ten or twenty minutes to reach the top.] [17:13:32] * Marianysa ignores them, focussing more on not limping too obviously. [17:15:03] [Eventually, they reach the top of the cliff, and step out onto The Stores, a warehouse district in Lower Dura. Callestan is just one district over.] [17:15:09] * Marianysa leans against a railing and sighs. "What a mess."Sshe brightens a little "But at least we got the slaves out." [17:15:20] * Aun crouches in the center of the lift and begins squeezing out her coat. "Say, now that your old sitter's running your shop, do you still have to live there? I'm not thinking anyone else would be up for living on Northedge." [17:15:35] Yeah, I'm kind of suprised we managed to pull that off. [17:16:00] * Aun half-smiles. "I sort of wish I didn't have to stay anonymous. This is going to make a hell of a story." [17:19:31] [When they reach the top, they see one of the larger skycab docks in the city, ready to take respectable visitors to respectable levels of the city.] [17:22:36] Well, I dunno. I don't really want to impose on her like that, but I don't really want to go back, either. [17:24:47] Hm. I don't suppose you make enough to hire other clerks, move to a more managerial position? [17:24:58] * Aun heads to the skycab dock and hails one. [17:26:13] [After a short 3 minute flight, Aun leads the Mari to a building inside a tower. The place looks nondescript except for a small full-color emblem of Jorasco's blink dog crest.] [17:27:17] Hmm [17:28:31] No, I don't think so. [17:28:53] Aw, that's a shame. [17:29:25] Lower Menthis seems like a deathtrap, and I was really hoping someone'd be able to help defray the costs of a new apartment. [17:30:18] * Aun leads Mari inside. "Well, here we are. Want me to come in with you?" [17:31:35] Well, I guess there's that money from the slavers... [17:32:12] * Marianysa thinks for a second. "Yeah. I've, uh, never been in a situation like this before so I'm not sure what to say..." [17:32:59] Well, they usually don't ask questions. Still, if they do, it's probably better not to look like we just, you know, got involved in killing a dozen slavers. [17:34:29] [As they walk inside, a bell rings and the halfling at the counter jumps. He doesn't look tired so he was probably awake but not expecting anyone.] [17:34:41] "Uh... Hello..." [17:35:06] Uh...hi. [17:35:12] * Aun nods. "Evening. My friend has need of your services." [17:35:31] * Marianysa nods. "Yeah." [17:35:32] "Oh right." [17:36:01] [He looks under the desk and pulls out a clipboard.] "Just need to fill this out." [17:37:36] [The clipboard has a questionare about the manner of injury or malady needing to be cured, such as "drained sense of self" or "minor lacerations", even "other".] [17:38:39] * Marianysa takes the clipboard. She blinks at some of the questions, but fills it out. [17:39:48] [He takes it back when she's done and looks it over.] [17:42:28] [He nods and "mmhmms" a couple of times then looks up.] "Okay then. Did you want normal care or expidited?" [17:44:02] * Marianysa blinks again. "Uh...what's the difference? Other than time." [17:46:29] "Epidited is magical curing via dragonmark, miss. It costs more." [17:46:34] +x [17:47:44] How much? [17:48:25] "Well for these injuries, it looks like one use of the Least mark will do, so 8 galifars." [17:48:58] * Marianysa nods. "Expidited, then. [17:50:36] "Alright, please enter the back room." [He indicates a door in the back wall, to the left of the counter.] [17:51:13] * Marianysa nods, and goes to the door. [17:52:42] [Mari enters the room and there's two beds, each looking sterile and clean.] [17:54:05] [After a few moments of waiting by herself, a different halfling enters. He wears an open vest with no shirt, exposing the vibrant tatoo-like dragonmark on his stomach. It's about the size of Mari's hand.] "Well lets see here." [17:55:33] [He reads from the clipboard.] "Multiple small wounds." [He looks up] "Adventurer huh? So, what were you fighting this time, 'ancient forgotten evils'?" [17:56:49] Um. Something like that. [17:58:37] * NovaSeaker (~Novaseake@cpe-24-168-42-22.si.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [18:02:01] * NovaSeaker (Novaseaker@cpe-24-168-42-22.si.res.rr.com) has joined #Sharn [18:02:23] * ChanServ sets mode: +o NovaSeaker [18:04:54] [He rubs his hands together to warm them up.] "They must be pretty close then, those wounds are fresh. Hope you defeated all of them." [He nods and motions for her to lay down on the bed. The bed is very low to the ground to allow access to the halfling's taller patients.] [18:05:16] "So what're you doing in Callestan anyway? We don't get much business here." [18:05:22] * Marianysa nods, then lies down gingerly. [18:05:41] It was the closest we could find. [18:07:30] [He nods and places a hand on Mari's stomach. His dragonmark starts to glow softly, with a pale blue light, and Mari's wounds begin to heal. When the glow subsides, most of her wounds are gone, leaving only a few minor cuts.] [18:09:01] * Marianysa experimentally pokes at where she used to be wounded, then smiles. "Thanks." [18:09:05] [He stands back and puts a hand to his chin.] "Well I got most of them. The rest should be fine in a day or two but might leave scaring." [18:11:09] * Marianysa nods. [18:12:13] "Alright, well, it was nice to meet you. Thank you for protecting the world from whatever awful things you killed, and you can pay at the desk up front." [18:12:40] "Have a nice night." [He smiles and bows his head before leaving.] [18:12:56] * Marianysa smiles a little sheepishly, and goes out to pay. [18:14:25] [Out in front, Mari finds Aun sitting in the waiting area in front of the counter, and the halfling behind it reading the Korrenberg Chronicle.] [18:14:58] * Aun looks over to Mari. "You look much better." [18:15:50] I feel much better. [18:15:59] * Marianysa goes to pay at the front desk. [18:16:18] [The halfling puts down the paper.] "That'll be 8 galifars." [18:16:59] * Marianysa coughs up the cash. [18:17:04] "Could we interest you in potions of healing? Just as effective and twice as portable as a halfling." [18:19:04] No, that's okay. But thanks anyway. [18:20:46] [He nods] "Remember, House Jorasco for all your healing needs." [He pulls up the paper again and goes back to reading.] [18:22:30] [Scene Change.] [18:22:36] * Aun heads out. "Not as good as Aura, huh? Come on, let's get back." [18:23:43] [The rest of the group of sits in a big holding cell. Phanos has gone silent, mumbling incoherently and in some kind of meditation. Sev is pacing around the edge of the cell, and growling at anyone that addresses him.] [18:24:50] * Aurora sits, bored, with her arms crossed. "How long have we been here now?" [18:25:11] [The Truestrike Agency seems to be taking getting arrested just fine. Ban and Alexander are discussing something privately and Sigma is leaning against a wall, probably asleep, with his hat resting over his face.] [18:27:26] * Aurora is now tapping her foot. [18:32:30] How long til we can talk to them or something? [18:33:22] [Alexander looks over.] "They're likely taking their sweet time with the 10 prisoners that weren't on the ship." [18:33:40] "Aurelis shakes his head, I always thought that if this was to happen, it would have been my fault." [18:34:29] [Ban speaks up.] "Well technically if no one had gone searching for you, we wouldn't be here right now, so I guess it is your fault." [18:35:30] "Aurelis puts his finger in the air, 'ah good point. But the one whoms decision it was to rescure those bastards isn't even here with us." [18:36:15] Aurelis continues, 'speaking of that, why DID you guys want to rescue me? [18:36:43] [Ban mutters] "I can't imagine." [18:37:02] I was just there to investigate ravers. Then we found out about the prisoners. The grand plan was to set everyone free. [18:37:08] The grand plan was also made in about five minutes. [18:37:11] [Alexander clears this throat.] "Alright, enough of that, I think we should discuss business." [18:37:33] Aurelis shifts, "The kind that will get us out?" [18:37:55] [Alexander] "That depends. Are you going to hire me as your barrister or not?" [18:38:07] How much would that run? [18:38:18] AUrelis agrees, 'that depends, what would it cost?' [18:40:20] "Well I am an accomplished barrister. I charge 25 galifars a day. Per defendant." [18:40:56] Aurelis nods, 'I can part with that if it get's me back to my shop." [18:42:26] I guess I could spare that, though I'm running a bit low. Any idea how long it might take? [18:44:02] "Well trials can take anwhere from a single day to a week. Plus there's also presenting your case to the magistrate, which I will advise you on." [18:44:27] "It can take the magistrate a few days to hear your case though, so we might as well get comfy." [18:45:10] Aurelis shifts, 'how much are we talking?' [18:45:52] "One day of consultation should be enough for the magistrate hearing, so you're looking at at least 2 days, so minimum 50 galifars each." [18:46:39] Aurelis scratches his head, 'and maximum?" [18:47:27] "Well I doubt the trial would take longer than a week so... 8 days, including consultation, would be 200 gp." [18:47:43] I have enough to last six day. [18:48:41] Aurelis whines, 'I could very well end up to spending 200 galifar for people I'd rather be dead, fun.' [18:49:35] Though... those thugs did drop a lot of stuff. If we could get to Aun and Mari, I'm sure they could spare some cash. [18:49:39] I think we can do this [18:49:43] [Ban] "Well I think for now we should follow Sigma's lead and get some rest." [18:50:28] Aurelis glances over, "Ban? do you use a spell book?" [18:51:45] [Ban nods] "I do, but they took it." [18:53:09] Aurelis nods, "Thought they might've missed yours. [18:53:46] [Alexander stares at Aurelis] "And what do you expect us to do with it if he did?" [18:54:26] "Aurelis shrugs, "Study?" [18:54:38] They even took my Silver Flame pendant... [18:55:09] [Ban] "Well you can summon a celestial dog with it, it's not that far fetched to take it from you." [18:55:11] Aurelis smirks, 'Aur, the flame is within you.' [18:57:28] [Alexander] "Well, lets get some rest." [18:57:43] [Scene Change] [19:09:58] [Mari wakes up late in the morning, not having gotten in until the wee hours of night. There's noise coming from the store front.] [19:11:44] * Marianysa groans and gets out of bed, dressing hurriedly. "I'm comin' I'm comin'" she mutters. [19:17:06] * Marianysa goes down to the store front. [19:18:23] [Mari opens the door to the storefront and sees Lanni talking with a customer.] "Well no, they aren't suitable for copying into a spellbook, but the notation in which they're written allows them to be cast from by any arcane caster, such as yourself." [19:19:42] [The man nods and rubs his chin, tugging at his short trimmed beard.] [19:19:51] * Marianysa glances at the customer. [19:21:06] [The customer is a tall, lean man, probably of Brelish descent, with a thick but well-trimmed beared of brown hair. He wears brelish blue robes and a black metal-bound spellbook hangs at his waist by a chain.] [19:22:22] "Hrmm. In that case, don't worry about the expedition retreat scroll, but I'll take 6 magic missiles." [19:22:35] expeditious* [19:24:06] [Lanni gathers six scrolls.] "Would you like to purchase a tin scrollcase?" [He shakes his head] "No thank you, I already have one." [19:25:19] "That will be 150 galifars sir." [19:25:50] [He complets the transaction and takes the scrolls, putting them into an ornate scrollcase. He nods his thanks and heads out of the shop.] [19:26:22] [Lanni turns to Mari now and grins.] "Wow. That different." [19:26:59] * Marianysa scratches her head. "Huh?" She's clearly sitll half asleep. [19:28:53] "That customer was a member of the Blackened Book. Isn't it exciting to know your scrolls are being sold to people sworn to protect?" [19:30:28] I guess that's good. [19:30:44] * Marianysa looks less than convinced. Or possibly just sore, tired, and grouchy. [19:32:54] "Are you okay? You were snoring pretty loud when I got in this morning." [19:32:59] Just business as usual, right? Nobody came by? [19:33:02] "You only snore when you're stressed." [19:33:28] "Nope, no one" [19:33:46] Nothing important. Just a busy night. [19:34:46] "Well you look like you've been to Dolurrh and back. Why don't you make some coffee?" [19:38:50] * Marianysa shrugs. "I should really probably get going." [19:39:07] "Where to?" [19:41:26] Well, I'm gonna go see Aun, and then...bail Aurelis out of jail. He did something drunk and stupid. Again. [19:43:52] "Heh, that guy that thinks outloud even when he really shouldn't?" [19:44:11] [Lanni effects a silly facial expression and crosses her eyes] "Hi I'm a drug addict" [19:44:41] * Marianysa sighs. "Yeah, that's the one." [19:45:01] "How'd you even get involved with those kinds of people anyway?" [19:49:25] Well, if you're just talking about Aurelis, it's because he's a business competitor who's really annoying but pathetic enough that you can't help but feel sorry for him. [19:49:31] Everyone else... [19:50:20] * Marianysa shrugs. "It's a long story. But I really wish you wouldn't talk about them like that. 'Those kinds of people'...they're not bad or anything." [19:51:29] "So he's the only one on drugs, then?" [19:52:25] Yes, he's the only one on drugs. Though he doesn't need them to be crazy. [19:53:08] "Well alright. If you say they're good people I'll believe you. Just be careful okay? You've always been a bit too trusting." [19:53:30] * Marianysa grins. "Of course!" [19:54:41] [She smirks.] "Well at least you won't have to worry about this place, that was my second sale today. Well.. I guess you might have to worry about crafting new scrolls and potions if I keep selling them off." [19:58:28] Thanks. And good luck with the sales! [19:58:32] * Marianysa heads out. [19:59:16] [Mari heads over to Aun's apartment and finds her not home.] [20:07:33] * Marianysa is now known as Yonjuuni [20:12:54] * Aurelis (~Luvcnkll@c-69-254-70-77.hsd1.ga.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: ) [20:15:07] * Yonjuuni (~dlarmour@wnpgmb02dc1-61-109.dynamic.mts.net) has left #Sharn [20:35:09] * Aun is now known as Charles [12:14:48] [Session End] End of #Sharn buffer Thu Apr 12 12:23:54 2007