Ironfist simply nods to the first statement. He then respectfully bows back to his pupil. Then he appears to begin meditation as you leave.
The map shop is eaily found and you find the door is cracked open. As you open the door more you can smell a horrible stench coming from within the shop.
If you enter into the shop you find several bodies, apparently a fight had passed and they had killed each other.
Looking for the 'call' button you find it simply enough but it seems disabled at the moment.
[b]"To the map store then. Some of the areas just outside can be a bit dangerous but as long as you only take on one at a time you should be fine. You wear the regalia of my Familia so what do you think? Most of the new possible chosens have been such disappointment. The longer you wait to gain your ability from me the stronger it will be. I like gems and other little precious items.
Eating just enough food shows up on your bar to maximize your energy.
"At the start of your training I will let you choose your pace, or until you choose to let me set the pace. We could go exploring if you wish. I have no plans for the next four days except to train." He says genuinely as he chews on some bacon and cooks up some more scrambled eggs.
Ironfist met you in the morning he had breakfast going. He happily fed you in silence or answering any questions you might have. At the end he says, "I see you are still fatigued from yesterday. Take the day off but first we need to do some stretches, it is important that you do stretches in the morning and throughout the day to stay limber and ready."
Once the stretches are done he waves to you and meditates on his mat he was stretching on earlier.
Walking around you find that many of the 'Players' have made guilds for their own or have joined a Familia of a god. Many of them are pulled back into their own groups.
Most any kind of shop can be found though Sanctuary is strange that most of the shops are food, clothing, or basic adventuring gear suppliers. Looking for a map shop would require a Diplomacy check to gather information requiring 1d4 hours. A map shop would be DC 15, a more specific shop would be a higher DC.
Sanctuary is on a mesa. At the cardinal points of a compass there are eight main gates that lead out of the city, down switchbacks and down to the plains below. Outside of Sanctuary are sparse collections of animals. The dungeon itself is not on the mesa but about 100 feet away. A bridge has been made to access it. Below there are all sorts of mechanical creatures that most say to leave alone.
He nods waiting for Augrok to make the first move.
The day passes quickly as you train with your mentor. He points out when you have an opening sometimes jabbing it lightly. At the end of the day he takes you into the house which is very spartan. He shows you the bath, kitchen, and your room before retiring himself.
Ironfist smiles and motions for Augrok to begin sparring with him and asks, "What kind of martial training, we could increase your ability to hit, defend yourself, a stance, or a specific manuever?"
"Thank you, but it is a hovel compared to my castle in the mountain. Now you won't want for clothing..." He steps forward and taps it in several locations, which sprout out extra leather, which act like leather armor to cover and protect you. Also a hooded cloak sprouts. "If you wish to have different colors or fabrics you may, you just have to will it to change. Though I think it is limited to each day, so try tomorrow. Or you can try to test it and see what happens."
Will Save DC 20, if successful you may alter your clothes in one aspect. If fail you become fatigued.
"Now what would you like to work on martial training, mental training, or go out and spar?"
With a grin and a pat on your back he happily says, "Then we shall go, I was merely here for training which can be done anywhere. Come." With a wave of his arm the materials on the table disappear and the opening of his hand a portal emerges on the wall. He steps through the portal.
When you step through the portal you are in Sanctuary with Ironfist and the portal quickly closes behind you. Come we will go to my hovel. he quickly says and leads down the alleyways until you see an archway. He opens the doors and within is a 50 foot by 50 foot courtyard with training materials sparsely set around the perimeter and a three story house about 50 feet wide. "Home in Sanctuary." He states before approaching a table near the entrance. With a wave of his arm the materials appear again. "Strip down, it will be best if you have no restrictions between the training gear and your own flesh. Then stand with your arms up." Once you comply Ironfist begins to apply strips of leather to your skin and secure them with cords of leather and chains. You can feel them biting into your skin. Only once he is done and snaps his fingers do you feel the immense weight on your body. The training gear adds 300 pounds to your carrying capacity, -4 to dexterity, and -4 to constitution.
"Well I should tell you this will hurt a lot and even more since we are focusing on all three. Oh did you want to return to sanctuary? I have no familia there but it might be better to your level?" He asks to make sure you are committed and then your intent.
"So how would you like to proceed? We can start with strength training, dexterity training, constitution training or a combination of the three?" He says cheerfully as he sets out the different items, twisting some of the leather as he waits for a response. He is bare chested, simple blue pants, and his black helmet is with the other items on the table.
He looks up as the girls come down and then leave with the hulk. He looks down then to Augrok then back to the items he then furiously says, "How does it always look like bondage?!"
"Since there are not enough beds I will be back in the morning, Augork you may take this time to rest. We will start your training in the morning." He says smugly.
"I have my own problems ahead of me, there is no need to enter into connections with the Fae. Nuetrality is best in my present state." Ironfist chuckles back in response to Orik. Then looking to his new associate he asks, "Augrok, what do you want to know, learn, or develop? If you have no other associations we can begin your training."
In response to Flynn before the spectacle, "These are my clothes, I merely undonned my armor. I could whip something up if Mr. Manyteeth wanted something more suitable." He has no shirt on leaving his scarred chest bare.
Patches and Screams are not so happy with you Jeffery, as you can tell from their facial features of animosity.
Ironfist is just as shocked as anyone else at the whole spectacle. Once Baris knockes out Lord Lloyd he slaps Mr. ManyTeeth on the back saying, "That's my boy!"
After the reveal of the dilemma he sits smug thinking to himself.
Once the group is seated Ironfist takes his leave, "I will be right back, I know you will be safe." He nods to Baris and once he gets a confirming nod he leaves out the door you all came into the hall.
He returns with his helmet under one arm, the armor has all been removed and a prime specimen of a male human stands before the group. His body shows many scars on his muscular chest, his face is friendly but stern. He wears green pants that might even be of Fae craft with a sturdy leather belt with a golden lion head on the belt buckle. His peircing blue eyes seem to take in every detail around him. His sandy blonde hair is cut close to his head. In a much friendlier tone he says, "Now I can eat easily with you all. No need for my training gear in here." He then heartily begins to eat his fill, which takes quite a bit of time, he only stops once the strike happens. He puts down the chicken bone and picks up a cloth napkin to clean his face as he waits for something to happen.
He looks over at Augrok and pats his back with assurance, speaking with that hollow sound a helmet gives, "Settle your nerves, Fae are rather sensitive to emotions. They may be the essence of death but they always know how to have a great celebration."
Continuing in an inquisitive way he asks, "Why do you seek my familia? It will be a hard and rough trail ahead of you follow it."
As you watch you can see the glimmer of a life (white) crystal above Ironfist. A floating black orb becomes visible over Garret's and Jellena's shoulders. Aien which temple did you start in? A green crystal above Orik's head and a black crystal above Thallina's.
"Training, as in all things. It is better to know how to protect one self many ways. Come stand with us and if we come under attack again join in the fray. Though with the horn sounding the Hunt is over." He replies less sternly. Then with a bit of mirth he says, "Come introduce yourself, here is Ms. Darkling, and Sir Orik, above is Thallina, Aien, and Garrett. Now you think me Irori, and that would be correct but now I go by Ironfist, Motranin Ironfist."
"You may go hide in your zone. I will stay here with Thallina killing these monstrosities. The more we kill the better. Aien feel free to go with your allies, I will catch up with you later." He says with stern conviction.
Echoing from his helmet you can hear the man speak to Aien, "Aien will you be climbing the tree or supporting us from the ground? We will wait on you to draw more attention, your shot will let the rest of us to be ready or attack."
