Quest #46 "Slaying Dragon Slayers"

[Monsieur Rose]

The Princess

"I suspect he means eight obelisks. As expected." Ever a businesswoman, The Princess can't help but be interested in the pharmaceutical rep.

"Are you selling herbs and potions? Or perhaps some salves and lotions?"

[Jernau35]

Wes

"He's describing the circle made by the Obelisks", replies Wes.

"With the temple at the south point of the circle, the Funhouse at the west point and whatever awaits us at the north and east, the Obelisks make the remaining eight points
on the circle."

[OGRE MAGE]

Return To The Island
From Bad To Verse
Late Afternoon/Early Evening

Giggyfez nods along to all the suggestions, as if he were agreeing with everyone at the same time.

"Though I don't find many customers these days, I still sell things that are sure to amaze."

He looks over the sword held out by Tzarkori.

"Giggyfez would never lie, he understands Identify. But casting your spell won't be cheap, since that one puts Giggyfez to sleep."

"Potions and salves both have I, my specialty will help you fly."

"Yes, yes, eight in all, standing clear and very tall. A circle shape from above they make, with paths between for us to take."

"With the Funhouse placed in the 9 o'clock position, finding the others should be your main mission."

"Wendell's Library can be found to the North, but you might not like what you find fourth."

He pulls his massive overstuffed pack off his shoulders and lays it on the ground before opening a flap and producing a red activation sphere.

"Have you ever seen one of these before? If you don't like this color, I may have more."

Actions?

Lerrick: (C5) AC:5 27/28 2/5 first 5/5 second 2/2 third (Light Stone)
Tlachtga (D5) AC:7 23/35 5/6 first 3/5 second 1/3 third (Light Stone)
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5
Elnaerel (C5) AC:3 37/37 2/5 first 5/5 second 2/2 third
Waesfaren (D6) AC:7 39/53 5/6 first 2/5 second 1/3 third 0/1 fourth FF:21
Holmfrid (F4) AC:3 46/46
Tzarkori (F4) AC:0 33/33

[gurusql]

Holmfrid

Holmfrid awaits the answers to the already asked questions.

[Rex]

Tlachtga

"Yes I would like to see your collection of those spheres please."

[Karaunios]

Elnaerel looks at all the articles with attention, trying also to discern if the potions are labeled.

[kruk]

Lerrick

The cleric looks over the items as well


Tzarkori

Sleep? The fighter is discouraged. Confused, he starts to ask another question but stops, not willing to to try to translate the meaning of another statement play on words.

[Monsieur Rose]

The Princess

She, too, is interested in the wares. "Identify requires the caster to rest for hours after casting it, Tzarkori. Best used when you have a nice, safe, quiet space."

"Is it gold or gem that you seek, or is it something more unique?"

[OGRE MAGE]

Not sure what "already asked questions" means, since you were the first to post this round, but if I missed answering something earlier that you were waiting for, please speak up.

The only item he's shown you so far was a red sphere, so it seems people are getting a bit ahead of themselves.

Return To The Island
From Bad To Verse
Late Afternoon/Early Evening

The strange wandering merchant of the island nods along with Princess as she interprets again, since she seems to be the one who gets him the best so far. He also looks like he very much enjoys her way of speaking.

Looking back to Tlachtga, he pulls a second fist size stone sphere from his pack, this one a smokey grey color. He begins rolling both the red and the grey sphere in one stubby fingered hand, rotating them around in a circle with practiced dexterity. "If the red one to you doesn't matter, perhaps you like this grey one better?"

After Princess asks about prefered currency. Giggyfez stands tall and proud to announce his terms.

"My master needs neither coin nor gem, as he has no use for them. What he prefers form you and me is a different kind of currency."

"You can pay with health, or with your mind, either way for him is fine."

"Will it hurt they all want to know. but that depends on how far you go."

The odd looking fellow digs into another flap of his back to pull out what looks like a silver bowl with strange looking switches and dials around its rim.

"Who will be the first to try? I promise almost no one dies."

Actions?

Lerrick: (C5) AC:5 27/28 2/5 first 5/5 second 2/2 third (Light Stone)
Tlachtga (D5) AC:7 23/35 5/6 first 3/5 second 1/3 third (Light Stone)
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5
Elnaerel (C5) AC:3 37/37 2/5 first 5/5 second 2/2 third
Waesfaren (D6) AC:7 39/53 5/6 first 2/5 second 1/3 third 0/1 fourth FF:20
Holmfrid (F4) AC:3 46/46
Tzarkori (F4) AC:0 33/33

[Jernau35]

Wes

"Oh Giggyfez, I have some theories, so to you I'll pose some queries"

"Must we first proceed to twelve, to continue on our dungeon delve?"

"Once there, when our work is done, may we proceed to number one?"

"Or should this group, a Magnificent Seven , continue onwards to eleven?"

"If true, then would you suggest we purchase both the spheres, to avoid two missions full of tears?"

[kruk]

Tzarkori

The fighter looks at Wes. That was good! He turns back to the stranger to listen to his reply.

[gurusql]

Holmfrid

Sorry, I must have missed some of the posts. I am sure it was my error.

Since Giggyfez likes rhymes, she gives it a try.

"Who is thy master, speak and name him true,
Dost he serve the light, or dwell in shadow's thrall?
The payment shall health return and flesh be born anew,
Or shall thy mind in madness henceforth fall?
Forever lost, or healed by fate’s own call?"

[Rex]

Tlachtga

"I am not rhyming anything."

She waits for answers to the rhyming questions.

[kruk]

Lerrick

The cleric smiles at Tlachtga's comment. She waits as well.

[Monsieur Rose]

The Princess

"Of course, there's a catch. There's always a catch." She sighs and looks to the group.

"How many spheres do we have? We need at least two, and maybe even the right two colors."

[Karaunios]

Elnaerel also waits.

[OGRE MAGE]

I understand this happened several years ago in real time, so I will remind you all that the colored spheres he's offered so far are all colors that have already been used.

Return To The Island
From Bad To Verse
Late Afternoon/Early Evening

Giggyfez stares at Holmfrid for a long while before answering.
"Wendel's name was already spoken, perhaps something in your ear is broken?"
"He serves neither dark nor light, his quest involves only insight."
"And the price I ask will be the price spent, with all damage received permanant."
"I know I lack couth in my words to thee, especially while your reciting real poetry."

His eyes light up again after hearing Wes join in on the fun.
"The compass points hold the Stations for each Obelisk activation."
"If you've seen the Funhouse in all its glory, the Library's the next chapter in your story."
"For there you'll need either Yellow or Blue, or likely both before your through."
"Stick the stones in the proper sconces, to see what the obelisk's response is."

The odd looking fellow proceeds to pull 2 more stones from his pack, one yellow and the other blue. He tosses all four in the air and begins to juggle them like a jester performing for his king. "I do have some bad news, unfortunately. For these pretty stones are even more pricey."

Actions?

Lerrick: (C5) AC:5 27/28 2/5 first 5/5 second 2/2 third (Light Stone)
Tlachtga (D5) AC:7 23/35 5/6 first 3/5 second 1/3 third (Light Stone)
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5
Elnaerel (C5) AC:3 37/37 2/5 first 5/5 second 2/2 third
Waesfaren (D6) AC:7 39/53 5/6 first 2/5 second 1/3 third 0/1 fourth FF:19
Holmfrid (F4) AC:3 46/46
Tzarkori (F4) AC:0 33/33

[Monsieur Rose]

The Princess

She looks around at the group and straightens her spine. "I'll do it."

"If you are telling the truth and this won't be nice, we still need those orbs and someone must pay the price."

The Princess steps forward and continues, "So I'll take the cost and get what you have to sell, but after I want to hear all about Wendel."

[Rex]

Tlachtga

Tlachtga watches to see what Princess is up to.

[Karaunios]

Elnaerel

Elnaerel watches to see what Princess is up to.