AVB - Lethos

[Jeriah]

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Walking out of the administration building, Lethos wanders around the campus a bit. Unfortunately, the buildings aren't labeled, at least not in any way that he recognizes.

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Private thread for stack and DM only.


Walking out of the administration building, Lethos wanders around the campus a bit. Unfortunately, the buildings aren't labeled, at least not in any way that he recognizes.

Hmm...maybe I should have asked for a map? Let's see...if that is high energy magic then would that be postmortem communications? Bah, I'll just ask someone.

He seeks out a passing student to get directions to the building where his class will be held. Should also ask about a reasonable place to stay. Burned enough money signing up for this class. Hope it is worthwhile.

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gather info (1d20+1)[3] for (1d4)[1] hours if needed

[Jeriah]

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Gather Information is actually 1d4+1 hours. Everyone forgets the +1.

A passing student easily points him to his building.

"It's that tall one there, the first one past the dorms."

He finds no information about a place to stay...

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Gather Information is actually 1d4+1 hours. Everyone forgets the +1.

A passing student easily points him to his building.

"It's that tall one there, the first one past the dorms."

He finds no information about a place to stay...

"Thank you. Good day." I believe I saw an inn back at the square. Perhaps I will seek accommodations there for now. Afterwords, exploring. There is much of the city yet to see. Perhaps I should take a view from above? Or would it be better not to be marked? Certainly there are enough able to fly here...

To the inn first. The Sad Flint, was it? Odd name, perhaps there is a story there.

He turns away from the student and walks back to the square, taking a different route so as to acquaint himself with more of the city. He keeps an eye out for any place that looks like it may need the services of a scribe as he goes.

Perhaps I will seek out the Temple later. Should have went there first, come to think of it. All these new sights have me distracted.

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heading into the Sad Flint, unless something come up along the way. What time of day is it now?

[Jeriah]

The interior of the Sad Flint is quite crowded. People are coming and going all over the rather large barroom. Patrons of any possible description abound, most content to drink the beers in their hands. No one bothers to turn their head when yet another patron walks in. The atmosphere of the place is slightly dingy, but comfortable.

A lone half-giant is serving as the bartender at the long bar across from the entrance. Round tables with an average of four chairs each litter the common area, although several have borrowed chairs from others nearby. More than half of them seem occupied by patrons of some description and number. A pair of armored bouncers guard a double door along the west wall.

Barmaids of many different races weave in and out of the traffic, delivering food and drinks, as well as picking up empty crockery and more than a few pick-up lines.

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The interior of the Sad Flint is quite crowded. People are coming and going all over the rather large barroom. Patrons of any possible description abound, most content to drink the beers in their hands. No one bothers to turn their head when yet another patron walks in. The atmosphere of the place is slightly dingy, but comfortable.

A lone half-giant is serving as the bartender at the long bar across from the entrance. Round tables with an average of four chairs each litter the common area, although several have borrowed chairs from others nearby. More than half of them seem occupied by patrons of some description and number. A pair of armored bouncers guard a double door along the west wall.

Barmaids of many different races weave in and out of the traffic, delivering food and drinks, as well as picking up empty crockery and more than a few pick-up lines.

Lethos takes the room in for a moment before approaching the barkeep. "A glass of wine, if you please. Something southern and white, if possible. Also, might I inquire about a room? Any discount for long term occupancy?"

[Jeriah]

The barkeep eyes you a second before pouring from a bottle of wine.

"3 gold.

Rooms are 5 a night for a single. No discounts."

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The barkeep eyes you a second before pouring from a bottle of wine.

"3 gold.

Rooms are 5 a night for a single. No discounts."

Lethos hands over the coins. "I'm new in town, as you likely guessed. There anyone about in need of a scribe. I could use a steady income."

[Jeriah]

"Do I look like a billboard to you? I pour drinks and take your money. I don't advertise."

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"Do I look like a billboard to you? I pour drinks and take your money. I don't advertise."

"Of course. Thank you."

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What time of day is it now?

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Early afternoon. It's always early afternoon in Aldhaven unless I specifically say otherwise. Time on this plane is highly fluid but likes to pool around 1:15PM.

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Early afternoon. It's always early afternoon in Aldhaven unless I specifically say otherwise. Time on this plane is highly fluid but likes to pool around 1:15PM.

Having pre-payed to reserve his room, Lethos spends a moment drinking before heading back onto the street. He inquires to the crier about directions to the temple district and sets off to find a temple or shrine of Bahamut.

[Jeriah]

The bartender gives him an odd look as he leaves but says nothing.

Entering the Temple District, he finds himself outside the temple of Pelor, which is surrounded by the thick, circular outer wall. A sense of power seems to linger in the air. The large front door to the temple stands open, and can be seen from the gate in the wall, revealing a large statue of Pelor sitting cross legged with open arms, welcoming his children into the temple. A gold sun the size of a troll tops the temple.

Barely a block away stands the opposite of the grand temple of Pelor. The modest temple of Bahamut is simple and avoids the baroque and heavy ornamentations of many of the other temples. It seems to be made of rather plain stone, though the inside of front door is inlaid with Bahamut's holy symbol wrought in platinum, the only ornamentation visible on the temple.

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The bartender gives him an odd look as he leaves but says nothing.

Entering the Temple District, he finds himself outside the temple of Pelor, which is surrounded by the thick, circular outer wall. A sense of power seems to linger in the air. The large front door to the temple stands open, and can be seen from the gate in the wall, revealing a large statue of Pelor sitting cross legged with open arms, welcoming his children into the temple. A gold sun the size of a troll tops the temple.

Barely a block away stands the opposite of the grand temple of Pelor. The modest temple of Bahamut is simple and avoids the baroque and heavy ornamentations of many of the other temples. It seems to be made of rather plain stone, though the inside of front door is inlaid with Bahamut's holy symbol wrought in platinum, the only ornamentation visible on the temple.

Lethos walks in, looking for a priest to inquire about the events in the city.

[Jeriah]

A dragonborn woman greets you at the door.

"Welcome to the temple of the Platinum Dragon."

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A dragonborn woman greets you at the door.

"Welcome to the temple of the Platinum Dragon."

Lethos bows, in courtly manner.
"Thank you. I have just arrived in the city and thought it wise to know where the temple is. A bit larger than the shrine in Verasione's lair. I also thought I would offer my services. I know little of the city, but I have a number of skills. Have you any use for a lowly scribe, touched by the power of the dragons?"

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Sorry about not posting. I've been working so many back to back doubles and kept falling asleep as soon as I sat down to reply to anything.

"Okay, but... who are you?"

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Sorry about not posting. I've been working so many back to back doubles and kept falling asleep as soon as I sat down to reply to anything.

"Okay, but... who are you?"

Lethos looks chagrined. "Of course, where are my manners? I am Lethos Drake. I was trained by the mighty silver Verasione, whom you may have heard of. He wishes to know more of the happenings in the city and has dispatched me to do so."

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Everybody has busy stretches. Let me know if you need a few days.

[Jeriah]

"A silver, you say, sent you to Aldhaven? That's quite... interesting. Tell me more about this Verasione?"

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"A silver, you say, sent you to Aldhaven? That's quite... interesting. Tell me more about this Verasione?"

"Of course. He is, as I said, of the silver race, ancient by human reckoning though not yet old by dragon. He makes his lair in the mountains to the east. I was chosen to serve him from a young age, he takes great interest in the affairs of the younger races. It seems Aldhaven has made his notice."

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I don't know the geography that well, so i am presuming somewhere to the east there may be mountains. If not, the direction isn't terribly important anyhow.

[Jeriah]

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Fortunately for you, the only direction there are mountains is to the east.

"Interesting. I'll need to put you in touch with someone. We'd like to have you help out here, but it seems like you're going to need to meet this person first. I'd suggest not doing anything more until you meet them. It's really in your own best interest. Do you have something on which to write?"

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Fortunately for you, the only direction there are mountains is to the east.

"Interesting. I'll need to put you in touch with someone. We'd like to have you help out here, but it seems like you're going to need to meet this person first. I'd suggest not doing anything more until you meet them. It's really in your own best interest. Do you have something on which to write?"

"Of course." Lethos reaches into his haversack and produces a quill, ink, and parchment. "I understand that due caution must be excercised. Will this meeting be today, or shall I return another time? I have engaged to spend some time in the mornings at the local university, but the rest of my days are open as of yet."

[Jeriah]

"His name is Damier Licorta, and you'll have to meet him on his schedule."

She gives you an address in Old Town.

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"His name is Damier Licorta, and you'll have to meet him on his schedule."

She gives you an address in Old Town.

"Of course. I shall inquire there presently. I shall tell him you sent me. Good day and thank you for your help." He bows and leaves the temple, making his way as best he could to Old town to see where this note would lead him.

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Lethos casts summon DM IV

[Jeriah]

The building in Old Town appears to be a small government office of some sort, though it isn't immediately apparent which it is from outside.

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The building in Old Town appears to be a small government office of some sort, though it isn't immediately apparent which it is from outside.

Why would I have to come to such a place in order to aid the servants of the platinum dragon? This is growing strange. Still, nothing to do but proceed.

He strides to the door, (Presuming a government office is open) and enters, inquiring after obtaining an audience with Damier Licorta to the first person you appears to work there.

[Jeriah]

The receptionist quickly points you to Lord Licorta's office, the door of which is closed.

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The receptionist quickly points you to Lord Licorta's office, the door of which is closed.

"Of course. Thank you. Shall I knock, or do I need to be announced? Or is he otherwise engaged." I see polite civil service is somewhat beyond this office. I hope her superior is more capable. However, if it were a trap, they would make it inviting.

(If told to knock, he will, and introduce himself.)

[Jeriah]

You knock and enter. He looks up at you over a pair of spectacles as you enter.

"May I help you?"

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Sorry, but the way you handle this will determine the outcome. It matters how you introduce yourself, so I can't just skip over it.