Justin scribbles notes into his small leather-bound traveling notebook."Makes sense. Let me know if we, and by 'WE' I mean 'YOU', need to save any of it for any specialty potions. Or if it can be used in any alchemical or magic items we can make use of. Otherwise,... I know a couple of people that might be interested."
Memnon twirls in that odd way that signifies a shrug
“I mean, there are a lot of uses. Alchemists can make all sorts of mutagenic masterpieces from it. There’s protection from petrification potions, anti-anti-magic potions (would that be pro-magic?), basically any spell effect that a beholder has, its ichor can mimic”
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The group discusses the gold, and the consensus is that only those involved in battling the beast should get a cut. Mr Swire, Crookshanks, Avrahim, and Martin are part of that. Braxton Sha’Vander declines gracefully
"So, what you're saying is, Even if we had hard and indisputable evidence that the Scarlet Circle was kidnapping Sigilites, which I would HOPE is against the law, It would have to be more than 'mugging someone in an alley' to get them involved enough to take the Circle down?"
Murphy sighs
“It’s a lot more complicated. The Harmonium are not paladins. At least, not many are. It also sounds like the people what got scragged were nosing around their kip, Ser Sha’Vander excepted. “
That worthy has already departed, pleading urgent business at his shop
“And we only have his word that he was an innocent. Perhaps he was cross-trading them on a deal?”
She shrugs
“The Harmonium aren’t perfect, but they do keep order in a very chaotic place”
Murphy sighs“It’s a lot more complicated. The Harmonium are not paladins. At least, not many are. It also sounds like the people what got scragged were nosing around their kip, Ser Sha’Vander excepted. “
That worthy has already departed, pleading urgent business at his shop
“And we only have his word that he was an innocent. Perhaps he was cross-trading them on a deal?”
She shrugs
“The Harmonium aren’t perfect, but they do keep order in a very chaotic place”
"Maybe? Or maybe they thought he knew or discovered something and grabbed him to make sure he kept quiet? So to us it looks like a random kidnapping? Or maybe all of them WERE random kidnappings. Except you. Because you really WERE snooping around their kip."
Justin shakes his head and smirks. But his heart isn't really into it, so the sarcasm is weak. Or maybe just tired.
"Well Murph, I know YOU do your best. I'm not so sure I'd agree about some of your co-workers though. I mean 'Richard' really makes it hard not to call him by his nickname sometimes. MOST times honestly."
Memnon twirls in that odd way that signifies a shrug
“I mean, there are a lot of uses. Alchemists can make all sorts of mutagenic masterpieces from it. There’s protection from petrification potions, anti-anti-magic potions (would that be pro-magic?), basically any spell effect that a beholder has, its ichor can mimic”
THAT info seems to boggle Justin's mind a bit. His eyes glaze over slightly.
"Aw man. Sometimes I really do wish I could be a simple research wizard. The possibilities with this stuff is literally limited only by the imagination."
"I just dont have the TIME."
'Well you know what would be a great cap to this adventure? Food. Let's go to that Ogre place and get the whole roasted boar. I think it's stuffed with onions, chestnuts, and other secret ogre seasonings."
'Well you know what would be a great cap to this adventure? Food. Let's go to that Ogre place and get the whole roasted boar. I think it's stuffed with onions, chestnuts, and other secret ogre seasonings."
"When you're right, you are RIGHT!" Justin agrees.
'Well you know what would be a great cap to this adventure? Food. Let's go to that Ogre place and get the whole roasted boar. I think it's stuffed with onions, chestnuts, and other secret ogre seasonings."
"Food sounds good to me."
After finishing their ‘first’ meal at the Bites of Bytopia, the pub they started at, Karrin leads them to her favorite Sigilian eatery, Ogre’s Hall of Heaven. There the proprietor, Sharvuk ‘Ogre’ Crunchbone, an actual full-blooded ogre and accomplished restauranteur, greets Karrin with a bear hug
“Karrin! My favorite customer! It has been too long! Come! Come! I make you roast boar with Ysgard potatoes!”
Everyone has more than enough food (except for Karrin, for whom satiety might be a physical impossibility) and enjoys the ambiance of a the restaurant. It is fashioned like an ogre feast hall, and is heavy on the meat and carbs
Justin doesn't even try to keep up with Karrin. Although he puts away his fair share.
What the hey! It's a celebration. They survived a trip to a Plane no SANE humanoid visits on purpose! Main goal and others rescued. And he's pretty certain any excess calories he's eating will be worked off on their NEXT trip, which starts in,.... DANGIT! They're gonna be late! Well,... maybe just ONE more bite. And drink.
(Which explains the condition they arrived in at the start of the Main Thread right after!) ;P
'Sharvuk, you've out done yourself again!" Karrin declares once her mouth is empty, "You guys got to try this chestnut stuffing. I got to know the seasonings in this, it's so good, but having it soak in all these pork drippings, I could almost eat only this and be happy. That and this pork skin, so crunchy, oh and the meat just below just melts in your mouth, and the joints, the meat next to the bone has so much flavor, and let's not ignore those ribs . . ."
Karrin continues to list off parts of the pig for some time as she refills her plate, but despite having the insatiable appetite she makes sure her friends get to try the best cuts of the boar, supposing they want to, Karrin is really excited about the meat around the head, especially the cheeks and snout, and the others might not be as enthusiastic about these cuts of meat.
There are several boars roasting around the hall. Ysgardian potatoes are a glandular version of the normal spud, being the size of a decent pumpkin. Sharvuk comes from a barbaric, yet honorable set of ogres, and their food is truly succulent in a barbecue pit sort of way. The chestnut stuffing is plentiful, seasoned with secret ogre spices. Every chin gleams with rendered pork fat
The party enjoys a long a filling meal at Ogre's Hall of Heaven. There is fine mead as well, and the group gets quite merry indeed. The ogres serve many side dishes alongside the spitted roast boar - they have many seafood items, breads, cheeses, nuts, and a small game and foraged greens stew that is incredibly rich and succulent.
The party heads back to the Copper Cauldron, and Justin staggers back to his apartment. Everyone is groaning with overfed pain. Except Karrin, who goes into the main dining room of the Cauldron to see what tidbits are still available from dinnertime
FIN
LOL, then we have met with great success! :_)
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Merely pretentions. Let’s see if I can post regularly for six months or so
Merely pretentions. Let’s see if I can post regularly for six months or so