We are here to ask you to guard the top entrance to this place. We will be claiming it back for the Orders of High Sorcery and will be protecting it with powerful illusions, and spells of warding, almost a grove of magic. he continues.
And how is that of mutual benefit the dragon asks.
Well Mistress Jenna says You would have a safe place to come and go as you please. If you decided to raise a clutch of eggs here they would be safe from dragon hunters or others who might want to harm them. You would have the top layer to make yours and improve as you please. You could raid as you pleased and would be safe from dragon hunters. They would not be able to follow you. Of course, this would require your help in case the defenses, however unlikely, of the magic of the grove being discovered. You would have the might of the Wizards of High Sorcery to protect and aide you. It would be mutual aide. she says.
A place where I do not have to worry about being killed and I would be able to raise my young, if I have them? she asks.
He nods. And with him so do the wizards that are here.
Very well, I take you up on your offer the dragon states.
At that, there is a flurry of activity as the moon gods themselves give their blessings to the endeavors. Eventually Zhaman is inhabitable and wizards of all 3 robes arrive there after the appropriate teleportation sigils are placed and the rooms are cleared and made hospitable.
The Master of the Renegade Hunter walks around his new place of business and home. He has powerful wizards here and has done much for the Orders of High Sorcery. Still, there is more to do for the elven people and Chemosh's power continues to rise.
The plight of the elves is something I must see to know that I have within my grasp much power. However, it will be a while before a place where they can stay can be gained, unless.. yes, there is something I have heard in my travels, the Cult of the Bloody Condor, and there is still the Silvanesti in Khur he says as he finishes his spells and is teleported to Zoe Red Hand's Tower.
Master Terevalis, it is so good to see you again. It has been much too long, since you came for your apprentice. Tell me, how go his studies. I see that you also have a new gift from Nuitari. Indeed, you seem to be the favored of the Black Moon. You have done a lot for High Sorcery, haven't you?
He nods at Zoe It has been my life's goal to serve the Magic. It is life. It is lover. It is all. Tell me, how goes recruitment here, especially with the Legion of Steel?
Things go well. Have you come on another recruitment drive? she asks. The 4 apprentices and teachers that we have hear are doing good work, in fact, one is almost ready to undergo the Test. Would you like to participate? Now that you are here we would have a Representative from each of the Orders.
I have some personal business to attend to, but I will be staying here during my stay. If I finish early, I will be more than Happy to participate in the Testing of this individual. Tell me more about this person.
Her name is Everly Gopplstop. She is a half-kender who seems to have a penchant for divination magic. It would make sense, since part of kender blood is to be curious about everything. She is very helpful and more serious than a regular kender would be, due to her human blood. I think, that is she passes, she will be of great benefit to the Orders, though I do not see her taking the Black Robes. she says with a smile The other 2 Orders need to grow as well
A diviner you say? That is magic that the Orders always have need of, maybe even the Renegade Hunters
Of course you are free to stay here, though the rooms are not as magnificent as yours in the Tower or in Zhaman. You are free to come and go as you please
The Black Robe nods, Thank you for your hospitality. he says as he leaves to go to the elven merchant's home.
The Black Robe approaches, familiar with the streets. As he stops at the entrance to the Lord's Villa he is stopped by an elven guard.
Stop Black Robe. Why are you here? she asks in Silvanesti elven.
I am here to see the Master of the House he replies.
And what business would the Master have with a dark elf and a black robed wizard? the guard asks.
That would be between me and your Lord. he replies. I would not waste my time if it were not of import.
The guard scoffs and is joined by another guard.
It is of upmost importance that I speak with him. he says. Tell him I bring news from a former associate of his
The guards both scoff.
The elf responds I assure you, if I meant the Master of the House harm, I would not have come to visit him in the middle of the day and in my robes. However, as you tarry, I will be away he says in frustration.
The Black Robe returns to the Tower in a foul mood and will spend some time in study and observing the students.
That night he concentrates on his magic and will teleport into the bedroom of the Lord, staying in the shadows.
As he sleeps, the Black Robe will cast a spell to charm the man.
Will DC 21
The elven lord wakes as he hears the chanting and he realizes that his old friend is with him.
I need you to find out some information for me, my old friend and I need to see if you are in need of any other magical items for sale he says with a smile.
What information would that be? he asks.
I have need of information, which I think that you might be privy to, about the Cult of the Bloody Condor.
The Cult dedicated to Kinthalas? he asks. For such a good friend as your self I will see what I am able to discover
I knew you would. Oh and two more things, One are you in need of any more magical items that you can sell and 2. the male guard you had working this morning when I arrived. You need to summon him and the female. They were very rude, but one at a time.
Magical weapons would be of use. he responds And my guards were rude to you, my old friend?
The Black Robe nods. But I can ensure that they will not be so rude in the future.
I will call for them the elf lord states.
The elf lord quickly calls for the guards that were on duty in the morning. The 2, and one that was on another detail are one by one brought before the Lord. They are also quickly and quietly charmed to be the Black Robe's new friends.
Seeing that his work is done the Black Robe will inform the Lord of the Manner of where he is staying in the City and to send word there when and if any information is found. He also informs the Lord that he will be working on a magical sword and boots of elven kind and that a representative of the White Robes will be sent soon to see if any of the elves have any inclination for the following and study of arcane and godly magic.
Terevalis returns to the Tower.
The Black Robe arrives in the early morning and spends a few hours sleeping. He then gets up and begins to take a look at the school, observing class activities and offering advice.
Zoe comes later and inquires whether or not the Black Robe would like to help administer the Test for the half Kender.
Of course, I would love to be of service to the Orders in such a manner. he says.
The Test is administered as soon as the half Kender arrives at the appointed Testing area. The Test goes well and the half Kender arrives after her Test in White Robes.
The Black Robe will congratulates the half Kender on her success. I believe that you are the first of your kind, Kender-ken, that has passed the Test of High Sorcery, he tells her in Kender.
Why thank you, Master Terevalis she responds in Kender.
Now that you are full fledged member of the Orders of the White Robes, I would like to discus something with you, especially since you seem to have the blessings of Solinari he begins.
And what would that be, Master Terevalis? she asks.
I would like to invite you to become a member of the Renegade Hunters. We are building their ranks and could use a White Robe to help to represent the totality of the Orders of High Sorcery. A Diviner would be of great use to help to find enemies of the Orders.
A Renegade Hunter? What are those? she asks, curiosity piqued.
He smiles as he tells her about the Renegade Hunters and what they are trying to do.