Rohan wakes up rather well rested as he did not have the misfortune to battle demons and elementals. But this day, that would change. Today, he would get to make a difference rather than just survive. He gets dressed and equips his gear, swinging his morningstar around a few times as a warm up. He then spends the minute to focus his energies and summon his best friend from whatever plane he spends his off-time in. Then the pair run down the stairs to grab breakfast.
"What do you know about your foes that may help in the fight?"
Ahhhh... this feels is sooooo much better!
Eloviel wakes up a little later than the rest, but spends a little bit more time taking another bath. Afterwards, she sneaks into Vanea's room after they have all gone down for breakfast for a little spray of perfume before following downstairs.
If that quasit gets us again, I'm gonna make sure that I at least die smelling good. Hopefully not though...
Nic is sitting awaiting the others to arrive when he spies Rohan and Cooperscale approaching. He makes room for them at his table, waving for a server to take their orders. When the warrior brings up "what" they may to face, Nic takes out his journal and writing kit while putting on his lecture face. He begins to give the pair a brief rundown of what they have encountered, drawing a few likenesses into his journal for reference.
Nic pauses for a few moments, looking around for the others, allowing for comments or questions then continues with his discussions.
"With luck the others should be arriving soon. I could have slept in more had I known they were late risers."
Leaning forward slightly, his lecture complete, Nic finishes. What I am truly knowing is that this demony witch is due for some well deserved punishment, and with Desna smiling, Erastil's nod, and Adabar's thumb on the scale we are to be giving it to her in paid in full. The thing must die.
"don't forget she can do that scary face. Ya nearly wet yourself last time." Blue adds indecorously, finishing a succulent pear and a rasher of bacon.
Nic glances at Blue, gives a cool smile, and rejoins Yes, I was being affected by the creature's foul demonic aura. I lost myself to it's embrace and barely did manage to withdraw from battling the large eagle I was leading off from poor Vire. In my fright I woefully did leap bodily off the altar's dais for a near 12' to 15' drop, just only tumbling into a roll-up run and blindly managing to bodily pull you from the pummeling throws of a dirty mudball of an earth elemental who was handily pounding you into senselessness. Frightened wretch that I was, I accomplished all this while still boldly wetting my soiled trousers. I stand humbly corrected. At the last Nic breaks into a wider smile and tosses a loose "sour" grape at the warrior.
"Heh. That does sound super heroic though, Nico."
"Agreed. Don't worry, this time I will fight this elemental for you. We will beat this demon-witch as well."
Natalia was done with her morning job and had headed for the inn where the others were staying. Just in time to hear to pick-teasing.
"Now now, don't go picking on the guy Blue. We'd want our sharpness aimed at that demon skank wouldn't we?"
Turning serious, Nic nods at Natalia's comment. Be to remembering those arrows Blue. They are being the heavier than before, and the glue pouch will be to reducing range and damages, but they will be covering the witch, making her movements stiff. With Desna smiling she will be unable to fly and her spells more difficult to spit out, ja. After the first, alternate the others with good shots to keep her all the hurting while Rohan and Max close and little Seeyu can deliver the fire, when the timing is to be the right.
As the group gathers and prepares themselves, in limps a bruised and thankful Ameiko Kaijitsu. She makes her way to your table, the old halfling woman that had originally beckoned your aid near by at all times.
She sits at your table and extends her hand to Nic. "You know, if not for your aid I'd have surely bled out. I can't tell you how grateful I am for your help. People eager to take action in times of need are something of a rarity, usually looking to strike a deal first, while others wait in peril. But you and your friends jumped to action at the request of a worried woman just to help me, and that's something I am not only grateful for, but also admire. Whenever you and your comrades are in Sandpoint, you are welcome here free of charge". As you take it in you realize, her offer appears to be more of a request than a reward. "Also, I've been informed of a plan to return and finish something dangerous". She pulls a small rod from her pocket and hands it to Nic. "This is a cure wand. It has only a few charges left, but you must take it".
Nic, trying strongly to hide his own injuries, takes the wand from Ameiko, thanking her solemnly. The pleasure was all ours Rani Ameiko. I am to be thanking you for the hospitality of your inn, of your home. Do not be the worrying, we will stop these troubles from the coming to Sandpoint, ja. We will do to keep your peoples safe until Gavver Hemlock returns. Pausing before the last, he takes a breath and continues, knowing it may cause more pain. If we can Rani, we will be to finding out what has become of your Tsuto, will try to be bringing him to Adabar, for him to be having done these things. We will be to finding you answers, but I know not if they will be to finding you peace.
Looking around the table, Nic then makes introductions to Ameiko. Rani Ameiko, these are my companions, committed to Sandpoint as am I being. The Max Willard, sailor from the Orca. Rohan Drake and his ally Seeyu, I mean Copperscale, both of Hermea. Natalia Irvington I am thinking you know, beautiful and loyal daughter of Sandpoint. Blue likewise is to be spending much time around Sandpoint. And we have the lovely and fair lady Eloviel, a visitor to the Sandpoint much like myself, eager to be of service and support for your peoples. Our last, the seductive and rapier witted priestess Vanea, is to be other wise engaged in matters pertaining to her goddess, and will be the meeting us on the road to the tunnels beneath the factory, should she not catch us here on this the morning.
"Hi there! Sorry we weren't here sooner to help." Copper says waving a claw to Ameiko.
"We are here now, no one else will get hurt."
"Thanks Ameiko. Nic 'ere says your brother lured you to the glass factory. What did 'e want? And why did 'e do that to your dad? I mean, parents suck eggs sometimes, but did 'e really deserve that? Speaking of which, 'e's still down there. What would you like done with 'is... exhibit?"
Nic finds himself wanting to *facepalm* at Blue's indelicate mention of Ameiko's father's death. This is to be something that does not need to be having decided today. The important thing is to be that we continue our efforts to stopping the threat to the Sandpoint and making the time again now safe. Rani Ameiko, again, we are all being sorry for the loss of your father. We will be doing our best to be bringing Tsuto and the goblins to the justice.
Looking around at everyone having arrived, Nic stands and nods to the group, wincing only slightly. I am thinking now that we are all everyone here, we should be to doing that right away, ja. Ameiko, thank you again for the wand and your hospitality. I am to be moreso in your debt. With your leave, we will be on to the business ja, making the goblins pay for attacking the Sandpoint da.
"Thanks Ameiko. Nic 'ere says your brother lured you to the glass factory. What did 'e want? And why did 'e do that to your dad? I mean, parents suck eggs sometimes, but did 'e really deserve that? Speaking of which, 'e's still down there. What would you like done with 'is... exhibit?"
Ameiko answers with a bit of an absent glare in her eye before snapping into it. "There have been bad feelings between Tsuto and my father since before I was born. My father has treated him as an enemy and a burden since before I was born. Tsuto's anger is justified, but how anyone could do something like this is beyond me. He said that he and several mercenaries were led by Nualia, that she had big plans for Sandpoint, and that I should not be in town when they come to be. Everyone's believed Nualia to have been claimed by the same fire that took the old church and Father Tobyn. That she's alive is a shock, but why she would be behind something like this, I just don't understand".
Nic finds himself wanting to *facepalm* at Blue's indelicate mention of Ameiko's father's death. This is to be something that does not need to be having decided today. The important thing is to be that we continue our efforts to stopping the threat to the Sandpoint and making the time again now safe. Rani Ameiko, again, we are all being sorry for the loss of your father. We will be doing our best to be bringing Tsuto and the goblins to the justice.
Looking around at everyone having arrived, Nic stands and nods to the group, wincing only slightly. I am thinking now that we are all everyone here, we should be to doing that right away, ja. Ameiko, thank you again for the wand and your hospitality. I am to be moreso in your debt. With your leave, we will be on to the business ja, making the goblins pay for attacking the Sandpoint da.
"As much as it pains me, I'm afraid justice is all that is left for my brother. Thank you so much for your aid in the matter. If you could deliver news as soon as possible I would appreciate it."
"Yep. We'll get this done, we will."
A little jingling ball- the kind commonly used by jugglers- falls down the stairs, bouncing on each step before stopping on the floor.
Every head turn to watch.
Knowing that she has all the attention of the room, a beautiful and scantily clothed half elf slowly descends the stairs of the inn, with grace and sensuality.
Her red hair are untamed-free isn't close enough to describe how her fiery mane fall over her shoulders- and her high cheekbones are underlined by two lines of yellow and black make up.
A whip is coiled by her slender side, and her leather armor enhances her body, embrassing it like a lover.
When she is finally downstairs, she bends at the waist to pick up the jingling ball, showing off to the room the harmonious curves of her backside.
She walks to Nic's table, her green eyes looking here and there, jumping from men to women, daring them to try to seduce her. An unknown, dark and rich perfume caress the noses of those lucky enough to be on her way to the table.
Her perfect skin seems to gleam, as if her whole body was recently wrapped in honey.
She sits down, and looks silently at the two-well, three with the dragon-thing-newcomers.
Then her voice is heard, like a long awaited promise.
My name is Vanea Lothmathis.I'm more than anything you could have dreamed of.
She lets out an half smile.
"Good morning, we were wondering when you'd awake from your beauty sleep."
(Friendly grin)
I didn't sleep. There is no rest for the wicked, as you should know.If you were wicked yourself, of course. I can teach you, i'm sure you have some hidden potential, Natalia...Under all these clothes.
Vanea and Natalia traditional banter starts again.
But i'm glad you're recognising my beauty. Next drink is for me.
The half elf's nose twitches, and she looks at Eloviel suspiciously, but says nothing.
I was with Vire, earlier. He was in a bad mood after the fight against the quasit, So i was doing my best to rise...his spirits.
She glances at Nicolae, with a twinkle in her emerald eyes
Of course, I was successful in my attempt. More than once. But I understand he needs some rest now, poor little thing. He mumbled something, All I can say is that he seemed not only reluctant to get back into these tunnels, but quite afraid too. Who can blame him? The voice of Eloviel reverberating on the walls of the catacombs when she tried to sing, was almost too much to bear for all of us. I'm so glad she decided to become a fighter and let the arts of singing to those truly talented, as myself. It seems she is ready to try a new tactic by suffocating our foes under a vile scent.Too bad we will never live to see if this tactic is worthy
Winking at Eloviel
Next time, come to my room when i'm there, and I'll help you choosing a perfume that would match your body. This one is too heady for you, and you put too much of it anyway.
She turns back to the table
Coming back to Vire situation, I hope your new friends will be able and willing to take his spot?
Rohan's eyes widen as Vanea comes down to meet up with the group. He loses all train of thought when she starts the innuendo.
"Nice to meet you, Miss Vanea. I'm Copper! And the big befuddled lug right here is my best buddy, Rohan." Copperscales says with a small sigh.
"Hey Rohan, your jaw's on the table.
Copperscale, is he always like this? Cause he'd better get used to having the three of us around. ;)"
*snickers*
Copper motions to pull Natalia aside and out of earshot of his big friend. "Well, where we come from, you don't get to pick your mate. And they don't make babies the old fashioned way but through science and magic and stuff. So all these feelings are kinda overwhelming him. He isn't used to the thought that he could pick who he's with. I'm just glad he hasn't fainted yet."
Natalia shows a look of surprise.
"Better you don't tell Vanea so, she just might make it her mission to spread the Calistrian faith there."
Nic smiles at Vanea and Natalia, relieved that the trio have found new blood for their entertainments. We were to begin starting to worry Vanea. We may have been wanting for you to catch us up, but I am being glad to see you could break yourself away from ministering to poor Vire's needs. I am the truly sorry to see he will not be on to joining with us today, but am very much the glad to be having Rohan, Max, and Seeyu to be coming in his stead. Rani Ameiko was being kind enough to offer to us this, handing the cure light wand to Vanea, which I am thinking is best handled by yourself for the moment.
In a softer voice, he leans towards the Calistrian and says, When we are again inside the glass factory, I would be the most appreciative if you would be allowing me a blessing from the wand. I am afraid in my haste of last evening to be crafting a few wares for our assault that I did injure myself and am not to be fully recovering.
Straightening back up, Nic stands and begins to gather his gear, a small spot of blood showing as one of his blisters tore near his neck. Is everyone ready to be the proceeding. With effort we will be taking the fight again to the quasit and her minions. We will be emerging victorious from their halls this time, da.
Natalia shows a look of surprise.
"Better you don't tell Vanea so, she just might make it her mission to spread the Calistrian faith there."
"Good idea."
Straightening back up, Nic stands and begins to gather his gear, a small spot of blood showing as one of his blisters tore near his neck. Is everyone ready to be the proceeding. With effort we will be taking the fight again to the quasit and her minions. We will be emerging victorious from their halls this time, da.
"You can count on us."
Eloviel had simply closed her eyes while chewing her morning sausages, still a bit tired from yesterday's encounter. The next thing shr knew was hearing jingling bells which woke her up prompting her to finish the rest of her breeakfast. She blushes when Vanea commented about the perfume and simply nods out of guilt from being caught out. She smiled at Max's compliment though.
"Yes... uh- shall we go then? Ms. Ameiko's brother requires our attention, perhaps violently."
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Ameiko stretches out her arms to rest one hand on Nic's shoulder and another on Natalia's as she addresses the group. "Be safe my friends. I will see you on your return".
Nic smiles to Ameiko, nodding at her familiarity. Most do not offer such feelings to Varisians. Desna smiling and pausing to glance to Vanea, with the Lady Calistria's blessings for the revenge, we will be to seeing that demony witch gets hers, and for those who are with her they will face their just desserts.
Nic holds open the door for the others, looking to see if the group falls into a similar marching order as before, with Blue and the warriors towards the front ranks, himself in the middle, and the ladies guarding the boys' rear flanks.
Rohan will be on the frontlines while Copper helps the ladies guard the rear.
As Nicolae present her the magic wand offered by Ameiko
A wand to cure people? That will be helpful. Thank you, Ameiko, and may the blessings of Calistria be on this house, and her revenge on those who mistreat you and those you care for.
The usually self centered priestess seems sincere in her thanking.
Let's go back to the the factory, and the catacombs under it.It's time for that demonic b#~~# to get her rightfull ass kicking. I'll tie her wings and throw her into a barrell of holy water, if I can. Does anyone of you has a barrell of holy water? Or at least some vials?
She casually takes Eloviel's arm to walks out of the tavern
Nice to see you've started to practise on sausages. That's the spirit, girl. Remember what i told you: "start small, think BIG.".
Vanea brushes a few crumbs of sausage out of Eloviel's lips with the tip of her slender finger
Still having an hard time swallowing, I see? That will come in due time...
Rohan's cheeks turn red at Vanea's innuendo but attempts to ignore it.
"I like this team already. You gals are great."
"Err... what was that?" says Eloviel, feigning innocence with Vanea for show.
*giggles* "Thanks Copper! Are you carried around by Rohan or do you usually walk?" asks Eloviel. Then turning to Nic, "We'll watch your rear for you."
"I can walk just fine on my own. I mean unless you wanna carry me, that's good with me." Copper grins.
Nic leads the group back through glassworks. Bodies of dead goblins littering the building, as well as that of workers and Lonjiku Kaijitsu. He takes you to the basement where a tunnel has been excavated long ago. It appears to have been walled off but recently broken through. The tunnel leads on several hundred feet to a cave opening with a small beach, but Nic passes it up and leads on another couple hundred feet where he pauses so the group may ready themselves for what may soon come. The bodies of 2 sinspawn lie with their heads in their laps keep you company in this cave.
Eloviel moves up in front of the group, into the tunnel and points to a passage way to her right, "Over this way, that's where we found a quasit."
I didn't realise you were soooooo innocent, Eloviel, please forgive me
says the half elf with a smirk
Thats no wonder Nicolae wasn't offensed when you said that you will "watch his rear". Had I said that, he probably would have been embarrassed. Again.
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anyway max moves to the intersection in case something tries to come at us while we are in that corner. map updated
Nic absentmindedly checks his grey sash is secure around his waist, now tied with a more intricate knot than previously. He feels somewhat embarrassed and pained as he asks for the touch of Ameiko's wand to cure what remains of the damages he received the night before. Assuming Vanea uses the wand successfully which heals him fully, almost, though some pale off white scarring remains in a few tight spots on his chest. Thank you Vanea for your assistance. I am learning to be the less embarrassed the more I am to be near you and these fine ladies. I am understanding it is what more the men of my caravan used to be so smitten with in the ladies of the peoples. You are being the very different from the women of the fFolk, more involved in the earthy components of life than the airy ones my people hold in the values. I am to be welcoming Eloviel, or yourself too, to be "watching my rear" for I am to be knowing I am in the capable hands. Nic blushes slightly but smiles, hoping to carry off the bluff with nonchalance.
Nic casts Mage Armor on himself, adding a bit of Darkwood reagent to the casting which slightly darkens his skin, an artificial tan to augment his increased resilience to damage,
Nic moves up cautiously, leap-frogging ahead as the easy banter of the others calms in the face of the impending fight.