Ntanga looks at the Paladin and sneers What is evil in your society has nothing to do with Jungle law, I admit roughting up the Librain may have been out line.
The Librain looks at the Ape and says I will not give you the Tome despite the law
[ooc]Kest can tell the man is sincerep[/occ]
We paid in rubbies and diamonds human about 20,000 in gold by your standards Ntanga responds. All ask is that the Tome be given to me and I will pay the Librarian for his damages, does that sound fair?
"Seems an awfully high price for a book. I can think of a lot of other things to spend that kind of money on."
Listen there is nothing fare about this he says turning toward the other I will not have any dealing with these evil creatures i hope i make myself clear
The Ape are indeed Evil he looks straight in their leader's eye as a Challenge Mortal law, like your jungle law has nothing to do with what is Evil or if Good. It is not even God's Law. Selfishness, greed, or extreme vanity do not make one Evil North theives or even assasin of small Nature. Evil implies hurting, oppressing, and killing others. Some evil creatures simply have no compassion for others and kill without qualms if doing so is convenient. Others actively pursue evil, killing for sport or out of duty to some evil deity or master. But these things are hard to Explain. i do not Necessarily comprehend all the Moral compass of what is and what is not Evil. I Know you are Evil. It is not by something or someone. You are and I do know of it. And that is enough for me. he clearly says for all to hear
"Since it seems both parties are willing to accept our arbitration, we should begin," I begin, kneeling half-protective, half-restraining, across the librarian's wounded form. [b]"It seems to me that both the Librarian and my esteemed Tiefling colleague of Abadar - who makes a strong point -" I concede, "are concerned as to the purpose behind your seeking to obtain this book, concerns substantiated both by the excessive price paid for the book, and my compatriot's" I nod in Arwen's direction, "sensation of your wickedness," I open my hand, admitting the point, "by our standards. Can you offer some explanation."
For your part," I continue, addressing the librarian without taking my attention from Ntanga, "I do not understand how the decision to part with the book came to be reversed - nor how you justify failing to return Ntanga's people's handsome fee when it was."
"Well now, I know nothing about good or evil- I find it all a bit fuzzy in the end- but gold is something I understand very clearly. I have to say, our furry mates do seem to have the high ground on this one lads." He pats Ntanga on the shoulder and turns around to the rest of the party and stands beside Ntanga. When he is pretty sure that none of the gorillas are looking, he winks at Desidera and mouths to Aodheil 'Say the word' as he rests his hand on the hilt of his sword as casually as he can.
It is less about the matter of the book then the Cleansing of the Taint of Evil that i currently sense he concludes
And returning something so that you can use it to further your own end sickens me
Ntanga eases his presence and the other apes relax a bit. I will be willing to explain, the Tome is a book that will lead us to understanding. One of the Shory flying cities is in our land. It has a magic that we don't understand. The magic is preventing us from stoping our enemies in the fallen city. Those enemies are more "evil" by your standards Paladin. They seek to open a rift like the "World Wound" they also see to device called the Kreedrak. This device location is found in the pages in the Tome.
Jaden looks at the Ape That is a likely story Ape. How do we know your kind won't try to fly the city over the world. The Tome also says the Kreedrak is not only a power source but a device to teach how to make a Flying City engine. I can see your god king trying to learn the magic to rule us.
Jaden looks at the group Will you all allow this?
"I have concerns in every direction," I admit. "Not least," I address Jaden, "that you'd chose to sell such dangerous knowledge, or leave it freely available upon your lending-shelves." I sigh, and turn to Ntanga. "The path Ragathiel has set before us is now clear to me. We must accompany you to your homeland, and there we must defeat your enemies, prevent their opening the Worldwound, and secure this Kreedrak to some place of safety. Doubtless their searches are already well advanced, or mayhap they already possess a copy of the book."
"What is this flying city?"
Wes claps his hands together, "Alas! Finally an idea that I agree with! Just a motley crew of adventurers, and a band of talking apes! Wadya say Des, sound like the start of an adventure to you?
Kayla slipped into a position to see if any of the Apes were going to double cross her lord. being observant of the other apes that could be a threat.
Ntanga looks at the group then utters something as an ape. As he does the each ape looks up at him. Nothing threating to the group but it does catch everyone attention. Ntanga then says I will leave you to your bickering and sorting out your morals. I will find my tome With that all the apes vanish along with Ntanga.
Jaden looks worried and says You can't let them get the Tome
It is rather simple to me he says as Desidra looks at him I can not and will not associate with evil creatures. Getting the tome for ourselves comes firts. Then head over to this flying city and do battle with this Greater Evil and should those ape show themselves I will Do battle with them also as some point in time.
"That's somewhat troubling," I agree. "Let's secure the book." I turn to the librarian. "Where is it?"
seeming to appear out of nowhere Kayla is standing beside Aodhiel, My Lord, to kill something just because on person says it is evil does not seem right.
we should obtain this tome, but I would advise against killing until we are certain of the other's intentions.
Kest finally relaxes. "Where is this book? The ape said you had it."
especially if it is related to a greater Evil says arwen agreeing
Jaden looks at the group then says Thank you for your rescue. The Tome is being sent to the north. Nidra has the Tome and she is headed out three days ago. I believe she making for Sandpoint, there the Tome is suppose to be taken further north. If you find the Tome then you will find the Kreedak.
Three days advance ? hum hard to make up for lost time if we are on foot. We shall need to know its final destination "up north" in case we miss her in sandpoint" and a proof from you that we have come to collect the tome indeed
"Three days? Sandpoint isn't far. Sixty miles. She should be there by now. We need a ship."
"Sandpoint? I have family in Sandpoint! I say we set sail quickly! " then he waits for a second and calms down. "Okay a plan be might be handy. "
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"Whether we travel by ship or steed, we must make haste," I say. "All now depends upon speed."
Jaden looks at the Paladin and says Up north refers to Numeria and here is a letter from me. He then sits down to write a note to Nidra.
What I did not tell you till now is that the Tome is cannot be destroyed. There was an article in one of the lost of the Journals of the Pathfinder Society. I have heard of new strange weapons coming from Numeria and hoped one wold be able to destroy the Tome. I can tell you that others outside of Ntanag are after the Tome. So please destroy it or find this Kreedak before the Apes or anyone else can use it.He hand the note to the Paladin.
"We'll go at once," I agree. "Don't neglect to take steps to your own security, for these or others may return in pursuit of this vile tome," I pause. "Should we need to reach you, how might we do so?"
"A ship would be the fastest way to Sandpoint. Take a little over a day. Numeria is another beast. Quite a ways away, through desert and over mountains."
So does the group go to a ship or does have one?
"Sandpoint is naught but fifty miles east along the coast road," I remark. "We could easily walk in a few days," he sighs, "but our errand has no slight urgency. Mounts could cover the distance in a day, perhaps two, and would afford us freedom to pursue should the book have been seized already." I turn to the librarian. "My apologies for the necessity of this, but can your august organisation supply us the resources to complete this quest?" I pause. "No obligation will attach on our part, however. I am not yet convinced your intentions are the best, nor that you are the best guardian of the book even if they are."
thank you for the note indeed. he says after receiving the item.
Ship or horse makes no difference to me. But after Sandpoint we will have to get mounts if we want to continue ahead.
"Lads-if I may- I would like two throw in me two coins. My heart lies with the sea, but a ship is a hard thing to come by, and a crew is even harder to come by. Unless there is one close at hand, a horse would be the fastest option." Quietly he thinks to himself, Not to mention that I don't know if a Kraken is lying in wait for me to set sail.
Jaden then clears his throat Their maybe a better way of getting you all to Sandpoint. In one of the Library rooms here is a portal, it will come out by the ruins next to Sandpoint. I only offer it now because I did not know if you where going to go after the Tome or not He says to the group.
If you will follow me I will take you to it since time is of the essence.
Sense Motive
Assuming he is on the level... "That would hasten our pursuit considerably. May we return the same way?" I ask. "If so, I strongly suggest you guard this portal well, since you are already attacked once here."
"I'll have to get my horse if we're going to magic ourselves there."
When Kest mentions his horse, Wes smacks his forehead. "Of course! I can't believe I forgot about Buttercup!"
Jaden says Yes you can get your horses and there is a side room where we can bring them in. As far getting back I will give you a stone of opening that will allow you to travel back here. Now I must warn you that this portal is subject to some magical issuess but it has not happend in while. Considering your mission and the urgency I suggest we move on.
The group is escorted to the room and each person horses are there for them. Everyone has a mount.
Jaden then looks and says I will offer anyone who wants out now please speak up
"Well that was easy. I'm ready whenever all you all are." Kest mounts Sato and nudges the horse indoors.
Wes looks a Desidera and shrugs, Well there are no talking gorillas for one, but the sand is so sharp that it can poke right through your boot! Hence the name "Sandpoint."
Wes manages to keep a straight face the whole time.
sense motive
"Perhaps we should consider thick-soled boots," I suggest. "Also... Desi, we should be cautious. These 'apes' wore collars, perhaps of intelligence, or perhaps..."[b] he gives her a moment, before continuing. [b]"Of control," he agrees. "If the putative villains of this piece are manipulating and controlling the minds of innocents, we must be mindful of their rescue and release, should matters turn unavoidable to violence. Bad enough with animals, worse, if such has been wrought on the souls of men."
Desi will be well aware - men, here, is broadly defined, encompassing all genders and races - the words is merely an affectation of his time as a circuit priest in human lands.
As the group travels throught the portal, there is a feeling of nausa. Each of you feel as your being dropped from great height. As you come through there is a mist that hangs on the all around you. There giant fauna every and strange flora. There is a buzzing sound overhead and as each of you look up you see giant insects flying. Behind you is what appears to be rift closing. The mountains in the back and in front of you are Red. There is a shriek in the distance but is not close. The giant insects seem to pay no attention for moment as long no one attacks them or provokes them.
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Kayla seems a little disoriented at first when they arrive. She quickly assesses the situation strategically.
hand on the hilt of her sword ready for attack.
This Sandpoint is a rather barren little town. not even any buildings.