"IMost interesting. I wonder if he means the common definition of that word, or has some other denotation in mind. Seems a little...short-sighted...to limit one's heart, whether for emotion or physical needs. I must find a scrivener, or a wizard. I fear i may be needing scrolls and then some."
Bria starts looking for another dwarf or a priest of someone other than Razzer.
"A temple of Torag would be nice. Has anyone seen one?"
"Bria, Torag will understand," Garuneh cautions.
I'm sure he will. But I would like to stow my stuff in his temple.
That sounds like a good idea, or a temple to Abdar or just a moneychanger. I think we can get a secure box for our valuables. Liz will search with the others for such a place.
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The party is far enough away that the priests will not make their way toward you, unless you want to get closer.
Aldous you saw Savannah's Scrolls as you walked through town. Bria hasn't seen many other dwarves in town. The other temples in the area are dedicated to Erastil, Gorum, & Iomedae. Gar's Last Meal also appeared to be a safe place, since you have your own rooms with key. After all, it is a high end establishment.
Hmm..We can probably be sure of at least a few days safety of our equipment at Gar's if we pay, although we don't know how long we will be ensconced in the temple if we join up. We can ask about long-term storage in the inn's basement perhaps.
"Why don't we rent a room for the week? I am sure Gar would be happy for the commerce, and would watch over any belongings we left at his place just fine. Besides, I need to go shopping for a bit anyways. "
Very well.
When they head back to the House of Gar, Liz will rent a room for a wekk.
Sounds like a plan.
He probably has experience standing gar-d thought Bria.
Liz does try to get more info from the person on the street about the temple. Perhaps any beggers that have been offered bed&food(Perhaps any who have seen friends vanish into the temple.)
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Hours
The beggars in the poorer districts have seen the Razrimians charity. Every day they help out the poor the best that they can, rotating where they attend each day. Most of the time it is giving out food or personal supplies. As for attending the temple itself, that is another story. More than one person has gone into the temple and has never been seen again. Most assume those who have vanished have simply joined the faith. In a hard world like this, they could be the lucky ones.
Liz will report back to the others.
Looks like the Razimians do charity work amongst the poor. Seems several have vanished into the temple, but that could be simply them joining the faith.
"I'd like to shop, Aldous. Oh, and take this." He hands the wizard a potion.
"Oh, that will come in handy. Thank you, Garuneh. Shall we away to the shops, then?"
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Gar is happy to sell you rooms by the week at 10 gold per room per week.
Shops of interest walking around downtown would be Echgter Enchantments and Savannah's Scrolls. Non-magical wares can be found in all shapes and sizes from the trade market or a variety of armories/blacksmiths flittered about town.
You can pick a place to visit if you wish to hob-nob a bit with the locals. Or just tell me what you want to purchase and I can tell you if it is available.
Aldous waits until Garuneh is ready to go shopping as well, and heads over to Savannah's Scrolls.
"Interesting shop you have here. I am in the market for some scribing materials, and your establishment was recommended by our shopkeeper, Gar. Care to show me your wares?"
Liz rents a room for herself and that the others can store their items in.
"Excellent. I'd say, about 150 gp worth should cover it."
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Dragon detect magical auras within the shop coming from the number of scrolls she has displayed about.
"My my, you are going to be a busy one? Buzz, buzz, this is very good. Let me know if you need anything else. Good Day."
If there is nothing else you would like to do here, what would you like to do next?
[ooc]Works for me, gems and gold, except for paltry silver stowed.[/b]
Once scroll materials have been acquired, Aldous takes a leisurely stroll around town, scanning with Detect Magic whenever discreetly possible.
Once he has seen all the "highlights" of the town, he will return to Gar's establishment, hoping to share a room with his teammates.
"Let me just jot this down, and I believe I shall be ready for our introduction to the 'Church'"
Aldous sets up his desk and materials to scribe a scroll of silent image.
Bria stows her stuff. She will be taking 8 silver and 3 copper and wearing her street clothes.
"Ready"
Liz will have her silver, street clothes,thief tools and her swords.
Save
Save? Did you just save the game?
Whoops, I meant to put that into dissuccion in regards to your post, but saving for a possible reload sounds good to me.
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Walking around town, Aldous gains the sense that this is very blue collar town, ready to for an attack at a moments notice. These are not war-faring people like Spartans, but they know how to defend themselves at a moment notice. Minor magic can be detected at any given time, but nothing of much note.
Unless there is anything else Garuneh & Aldous want to do, I'll move things along. Aldous & Garuneh, just let me know what you will have on your person when you go to the Ranger's Lament and we'll move to tomorrow night.
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After locking up your belongings, you make your way back into town towards the Ranger's Lament that evening.
Sitting in the shadow of the Temple to Razmir, the Ranger’s Lament is a simple establishment. Made from solid wood timbers, the one-story building is comprised primarily of a large common room, with a bar and a kitchen off to one side. Although open for business, very few people appear to be inside, despite the fact that many of the other local establishments seem quite full.
The barkeep welcomes each of you and tells you to take any seat in the house. He dutifully takes any drink orders. Five minutes later, a half-elf enters the Lament. He appears to be young in years, but well road worn. He is armored in chain mail with a longsword at his side. He takes a seat alone, brooding in his own thoughts.
After the first round of drinks are served, a group of six masked men arrive, three dressed in white robes, two in gray robes, and one in black robes. They look about the room and move toward the stage.
After stepping up onto the stage, the figure in the black robes turns to the audience, his face hidden behind an iron mask. The empty eye holes gaze over everybody in the room with a satisfying nod. With a strong voice, he calls out, At that, all of the other priests chant in one voice, “All praise the Living God!”
“He is proud of you,” the black-robed figure continues, “for taking this, the first of 31 steps to enlightenment, the path of righteousness, the stairs to power and glory. Razmir is the one true god. What other god so richly rewards those who follow him? What other god lives among his people, guiding them with his wisdom and his might? What other god can lead you to true salvation? None of them! Only Razmir can offer you the power, the fortune, and the glory that you desire. Will you join him?”
He folds his arms and waits for an answer.
Bria stands.
"I will join you".
She then waits.
Liz puts on a rapturous face and grips the table. Yes! Please teach me and save me!
"What do we need to do in order to..." says Garuneh, allowing a tremulous tone in his voice, "...join him?"
"Yes, I will join."
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"You have all made very wise decisions. Now all you have to do is feast and bring this union fruition. Rolen, all food and drink on behalf of the Temple"
Rolen nods in delight, skirting around to everybody taking their orders. Stewed Mutton, Roasted Chicken, Rye Biscuits, Almond Bread, a number of cheeses, beer, bitters, ale & ciders, all abound for anybody to select for their meal.
While dinner is being served, the grey and white robed followers make their way among the crowd with pleasantries and congratulations. They open themselves to any questions the audience may have and expand on the promises of Razmir.
[bW]"So, what can we expect as new adherents to the church? Do we face a period of hazing and proving ourselves? I only ask because our group is rather...capable....in terms of needed skills, and I would rather proceed through any such initiation process quickly than linger in the doldrums."[/b]
Aldous (and Dragon) keep detecting magic, intent on learning what theRazmirans possess and use.
Indeed..um..sirs. What shall ourduties entail, being neophytes?
Bria chows down on roasted chicken, red meat and beer, stolidly making her way through the food. A seasoned campaigner, she also makes sandwiches for 'later' which she stows about her person.
She volunteers nothing and makes no idle conversation.
Garuneh watches the Razmirians to see if they eat of the same food, wary of poison. If they do, he will follow suit.
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In response to Aldous's question, the grey robed man says to him in a calm voice, "You will be bathed in the Living God's light, and shown the way up the 31 steps. if you learn your lessons of the faith and follow his tenants you make your way up the steps. And then, my son, the closer you will be to view all the heavenly glory.
The black robed priest has two magical auras surrounding him, but no items.
You are able to pick one up as faint Necromancy.
None of the Razmirians take off their masks to eat. Everybody else in the tavern, including Rolan appears to be enjoying their meal.
Liz keeps eating and wonders what ridiculous rituals will be happening when they enter the temple.
"Very well, then. I am a quick study and an avid learner. When shall we begin?"
Aldous picks and moves his food around on the plate, but does not eat here.
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"After you finish your meal. All deals of faith are done over broken bread. I'm sure even in elven society it would be an insult to turn away a host's food and drink. Besides, between you and me, this will be the last good meal you will have in a long time. Binge on the decadence before you purge out your sins."
Oh great, fasting. No doubt we will need to give up our worldly possessions.