Balthus the Sea Wolf wrote: Balthus follows, checking to make sure his magick still flows normally. Balthus' magic seems to be fine, and he follows Angelfish into the room. Inside is a table with several scarred and tough-looking sea elves. Angelfish murmurs to Balthus. Stay quiet and keep an eye on them for me Angelfish bows slightly to a large man at the head. Lord Morkoth, the Black Pearl greets you The large man nods What does the Black Pearl want with the Black Mantas? Angelfish gestures We bring an offer of merger, allowing you to join us in our endeavors The large man laughs Tell that bloated abortion that runs your clan to mind his own territory and I will run mine ... The others start fingering their weapons
Angelfish gestures to Balthus "Come sea wolf, we shall see how things lie with the Black Mantas." She leads Balthus down narrow tunnels in the coral reef that comprises the Sandflea District. Thin sea elves stare after them from small burrow caves in the sides of the tunnels. She swims until they reach a large fissure with a sandy bottom. The coral is alive with fish and invertebrates here, and many businesses are carven from the coral flanks along the fissure. Angelfish leads him to a dimly-lit grotto by the bottom, far from the light of upper reaches. The Manta Ray Social Club seems to be the hangout for scarred sea elves, roguish Aventi and even a sahuagin or two. A Merrow bouncer snarls as they enter, but Angelfish whispers in his ear. The hulking doorkeep nods and points to a door at the back. Angelfish swims to it and opens it, glancing back at Balthus.
The mysterious figure beckons with a slender gloved hand. Follow me sea-wolf... Angelfish swims off gracefully, leading Balthus through a confusing tangle of back alleys. A small coral temple comes into view. Several silent seaelves guard the entrance, but stand aside as Angelfish approaches. Angelfish swims to the altar inside where a large sea elf male dressed in flowing green robes sits contemplating an ivory carving of beautiful design. He looks up and smiles at Angelfish. So my daughter, what flotsam have you brought to my temple? Angelfish bows deeply A Gaisuum arcanist shapeshifter, honored elder. He is strong, but he needs to learn the benefits of focus. The large seaelf stands with a grace unusual for one so rotund and faces Balthus. My dutiful daughter often brings Gaisuum for testing, outlander. Do you wish to walk the Path of the Pearl? |