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On your way back to the tall building in which your next test will take place, Merisyl intones the arcane syllables of a spell and points a finger up to a window a few floors up. After completing her spell, she whispers a few words, but nobody is able to make out what it is she says.
Finally, after following the judges through the building once more, you reach the circular room in which your tests began. Ferrilinth and Merisyl enter the room alongside you, but Darstave waits in the corridor as the door is closed.
Waiting for you in the room is a large stone cube sitting on the floor, gold and silver filigree decorating its entire surface. The two judges move over to the wall beside the door and stand there wordlessly.
"Well done," Ferrilinth says, walking over to the group along with the other two judges, "you worked together well, you all made some contribution, though Zeldin's spells did seem somewhat inefficient—"Merisyl interrupts the elf at this point, "Such is the nature of the magic the boy has at his disposal, against living targets they would have proven more effective." The old woman walks closer to the sorcerer before speaking directly to him, "Sometimes your magic will not be able to overcome your enemies, you should try to find some other way to contribute in case you find yourself in such a position."
Darstave then speaks up with a grin, "You can take a couple of minutes to recover before we head off to the next test, I'm sure you need a little time to catch your breath, despite how easy you make that look."
Zeldin nods in assent at the appraisal of Ferrilinth and seems to agree that his performance was rather lackluster.
When Merisyl interupts he lifts his head and looks right at her. He smiles a small smile and says Thank you, I will remember your words and will do better in the future.
Zeldin stands apart from the others merriment but watching them makes his heart a bit lighter. He is further encouraged by Darstaves words, and realizes that there may still be time to prove his use to the Society"
Frowning in curiosity, Alexian says to no one in particular, "Does anyone hear singing?" Looking around, he tries to see if he can find the source of the singing.
Yes, I do... I am not certain, but I think it is someone singing a spell. I do not know which one though.
With something to contribute Zeldin appears more confident and eager to engage the others.
Frowning in curiosity, Alexian says to no one in particular, "Does anyone hear singing?" Looking around, he tries to see if he can find the source of the singing.Yes, I do... I am not certain, but I think it is someone singing a spell. I do not know which one though.
With something to contribute Zeldin appears more confident and eager to engage the others.
Alexian starts to reply to Zeldin, when he abruptly stops, giving him a steady, yet unsure look. "Apologies, my friend. I haven't introduced myself yet, the name's Alexian." With that he gives Zeldin a respectful nod.
Alexian starts to reply to Zeldin, when he abruptly stops, giving him a steady, yet unsure look. "Apologies, my friend. I haven't introduced myself yet, the name's Alexian." With that he gives Zeldin a respectful nod.
Zeldin smiles and says plainly It is nice to meet you. I am Zeldin Tarr. Are you the leader of this group or are you all here as I am as individuals? You and the blond make a nice couple.
Zeldins voice is simple and slightly rushed. It appears that he is abit awkward with conversation, almost childlike, certainly younger than his years. Despite this, he seems warm and instantly likable.
Alexian starts to reply to Zeldin, when he abruptly stops, giving him a steady, yet unsure look. "Apologies, my friend. I haven't introduced myself yet, the name's Alexian." With that he gives Zeldin a respectful nod.Zeldin smiles and says plainly It is nice to meet you. I am Zeldin Tarr. Are you the leader of this group or are you all here as I am as individuals? You and the blond make a nice couple.
Zeldins voice is simple and slightly rushed. It appears that he is abit awkward with conversation, almost childlike, certainly younger than his years. Despite this, he seems warm and instantly likable.
"Well met, Zeldin Tarr" says Alexian with a grin,"as for us, we're loosely affiliated, but I can't claim sovereignty over them. As for Nicephora...", Alexian says with some hesitation, "she is not 'with' me...at least in a certain sense." Regaining his usual confident and easy going demeanor, he says "I am just merely here to run my sword thru the guts of those who do not show the proper respect to her or Princess Shuriken."
"Well met, Zeldin Tarr" says Alexian with a grin,"as for us, we're loosely affiliated, but I can't claim sovereignty over them. As for Nicephora...", Alexian says with some hesitation, "she is not 'with' me...at least in a certain sense." Regaining his usual confident and easy going demeanor, he says "I am just merely here to run my sword thru the guts of those who do not show the proper respect to her or Princess Shuriken."
Alexians last statement startles Zeldin, and having him perform very nicely on the dummies he knows it is not a bluff.
If I come close to the line, could you let me know before hand?he asks earnestly. And then senseing that it might be more of a matter of speaking he smiles as if he meant it as a joke all along.
Nik greets Zeldin and shocks him into near silence again. He murmers something that could be "Hello Nicephora", but it could have been as easily, "I am not a foreigner" or maybe, "I am going to the corner"
Switching back to the task at hand he suddenly blurts,If this is a test to figure out what this thing is, it makes sense to ask the person who might know the most. With that, he strides accross the room, encouraged by Merisyl's kind defense earlier. As he draws near he looses his nerve, and ducking his head he asks, slightly above a whisper, Is there any information that you can give us about the nature of this trial or of the nature of the object in the room? I do not mean to cheat, but if the solution is so simple as to ask, I would like to try that. As he finishes he lifts his head slightly to try to anticipate her reply.
NIK makes a double turn to Alexian:
Run yur sword thru the guts???
NIK dances close to her big champion with a BIG TEASE look in her bright green eyes
Now exactly what do you mean by that? giggle
Alexian nods matter-of-factly at Nicephora, giving an amused smirk. "Well you see, love, I take this here sword and slide it point first into the stomach of the offending individual. Depending on how much he has besmirched your honor, I may even kick him off my blade. There are a lot of options from that point as to what I can do next, but I'm sure you understand"
Keep talking seXXi like that big man and maybe you ll get your chance to CLAIM SOVEREIGNTY over me for a night!
Upon hearing that, Alexian gives a strangled cough, clearly caught off guard by Nicephora's comments. He tries quickly to regain his composure...and his dignity.
If I come close to the line, could you let me know before hand?he asks earnestly. And then senseing that it might be more of a matter of speaking he smiles as if he meant it as a joke all along.
"Oh don't worry, Zeldin", says Alexian with a friendly smile,"you seem a decent person, I'd really hate to kill you." Alexian clearly seems to understand that Zeldin was joking, going so far as to steal a line from one of his favorite "plays".
Nik: The cube is about waist height, so you can easily reach anywhere on its surface.
Merisyl gives Zeldin a small smile, "This is one of Darstave's chellenges, so I'm afraid I cannot give you any clues. But he should be here shortly to give you some guidance."
With that, the door opens and in steps Darstave from the corridor, he looks as though he is about to speak, but when he sees Garion and Nik examining the cube he waits quietly with a pleased expression.
NIK runs her finger on the filigree to see if she can make out a pattern or a crack that would give some clue
Darstave! Good to see you! Is this one of those Magic Boxes created by the Gods and if I open it, all us women will get blamed for it for the end of time by saying we released all the sins or something like that? giggle
Trying her BEST 2 be charming
and who was that charming voice? was it you?
Shuriken takes 20 to search the entire room, especially the cube for any traps and takes 20 to disable any, as well as making sure her kimono doesn't get caught on them.
percpetion (take 20 to find traps)
disable device (take 20 to disable any traps)
reflex save, (take 20 to make sure her kimono doesn't get caught)
Perception Check:
Sabine watches the others as they interact, staying back and guaging each one in turn. Having nothing to do with any of them previously, she is wondering how they'll accept her if she just goes ahead and plays with the cube.
Shrugging her shoulders, she bites her lower lip and moves in to kneel next to Nik, running her hands over the filigree, searching for the hinges she overheard were there.
Disable Device Check: