You are in Teke's main dining hall and a feast has been laid out.  The butler speaks in the air.  "Please help yourself.  The Lady Trinny will be here shortly."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 1):

Morteft will sit down and pull together s plate of greens and other vegetables. He will also pour himself a glass of wine.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 2):

Shorty grunts and sits down.  "Me already here silly ghost."

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Aztar sits down, takes a small plate of food and pecks at little bites of it as he ponders the information and the task at hand.  But, its clear he's frustrated as he can't formulate a plan with too many variables still unknown.

In reply to Aztar (msg # 5):

Warwick takes a heaping plate of everything and starts eating.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 6):

As you eat and contemplate the events of the morning, the dining hall doors open and in walks a young human female, quite beautiful, with long blondish hair.  She is fairly tall, about 5'8" and wears a long lavender dress with long sleeves.  She doesn't seem to carry anything with her.  Aztar looks up and recognizes her.  The room voice calls out.  "Announcing Lady Trinny."  she looks at you all and smiles.

"Hello, Dualis has been detained on other matters and he asked me to come by.  I trust your meeting with Penny went well?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 7):

Morteft will stand and bow to Lady Trinny. "Thank you for coming. Our meeting did go well. It was very illuminating about the mission although I think we have some reluctance within the group about going into the vaults." He glances over to Aztar. "However, I think we are likely to be the best option to go in. I am ready whenever the group is ready to go."

He pulls out a chair at the head of the table for her. "Please have a seat and join us in this feast if you have time."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 8):

Trinny acknowledges Morteft with a head nod and she notices the Morteft indicating that Aztar has concerns.  "I do understand that this is a difficult quest indeed.  One that I would be worried about too.  I would go with you but I am forbidden by the Dragon Council."  turning to Aztar  "But take heart Aztar, Dualis believes you can succeed.  He speaks very highly of you and from what I gather that doesn't happen often.  You and your companions can accomplish this task."  she takes the seat that Morteft offers, "Thank you".

She continues.
"You have access to Teke's tower and you can also use portions of Dualis' home.  What else may you require?"

--DM2

Aztar doesn't seem hesitant about his opinion on the mission, "Yes, Penny's information was enough to learn that the vaults sound extremely dangerous and that I don't have enough information to plan what I feel would be a safe venture into the building."

"I feel that I would need to research the vault, try and find any lost information about them, perform divinations and see if any of the deities that we follow can be of assistance and then construct items to specifically deal with the threats we would face."

"I was still a bit confused by the fact that it was a diplomatc mission and our venture into the vault is seen as important because the dragons want to make sure the orbs are not disturbed.  Why not simply not authorize our expedition if they feel that way?  I fear there is an ulterior motive by someone or something that we may be aiding by entering the vault."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 9):

Morteft says, "We do have access, don't we? This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportuntity. We should check this place out. There may be things here that can help us on our quest."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 9):

Shorty says. "hi Trinny" through a mouthful of food.

In reply to Aztar (msg # 10):

Trinny: "But Aztar, you are authorized that is why you can go.  In a sense you are aiding the dragons.  You will probably need your wits more than preparation with this quest Aztar.  You may be making more out of it than it really is.  Yes Morteft, you have access to the towers facilities."

--DM2

Warwick bounces out of his seat to stand as Trinny enters the room.  "Lass, ye look well."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 13):

"I understand Aztar's trepidation.  The sheer number of obstacles to overcome scare me as well.  The time limit, the guards, the spells restricted;  it's all a bit overwhelming."

"As bad as facing the Troll King and his forces was, that was something I could understand.  This task?  It makes me feel small."

"Hello Shorty."  Trinny smiles.

--DM2

Trinny:"I understand as well, the unknown can be unnerving.  Your will, heart and intellect will be as tested as much as your steel.  However, twice you have faced troll armies and have come thru.  Break it down into pieces it may not look as bad.  You have golems, a small maze, a guardian and the Orbs.  Those are your main obstacles.  You have the facilities here and I can take you to Dualis' if you want to access his library and lab."

--DM2

Aztar looked more than a little surprised that Trinny said the group had access to Dualis's tower if they wanted it.  He was truly having difficulty grasping why this was registering to everyone as such an important task to warrant that level of resources.

Aztar ponders Trinny's words carefully before he replies, "The main obstacles to me are the blocking of teleportation and extra dimensional spaces.  I don't mind taking on a difficult task, but when I'm unable to retreat and lack access to the majority of my equipment, I get a bit nervous."

"Taking away my storage devices is a lot like taking a spellbook away from a mage.  How quick would they be to want to undertake a task when they knew they'd have very limited access to their spells."

Jumping topics, his curiousity gets the better of him, "Why are you forbidden to go?  Penny said that we can bring others if we needed but that we'd be responsible for their actions.  So, which command overrides the other if I ask you to go?"

Trinny: "A mage is still limited by their memory in any case, where you can still take what you can carry as well as others, which is still quite a bit I believe.  I think you under estimate yourself.

I can not go because I am new to this world, a relative outsider.  I have no credentials here.  Where the rest of you are native or have done great works.  The Council more or less doesn't trust me."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 19):

Trinny continues: "When you are finished with your snack we can peruse the tower here.  Teke has a nice lab and library you may find something useful there.  I can also provide you with almost any spell for storing or for scrolls.  So, where would you like to go first?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 20):

Morteft says, "The library sounds good. We should make a bunch of scrolls. That will help a good bit."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 21):

Trinny:"To the library it is then, follow me."  Trinny heads out the door and waits for you all at the stairs, when everyone who is coming is ready she will head upstairs.  "It is the third floor I believe."  You head up to the third floor and a door opens for you when you arrive.  Inside the door is a large room that has several large oaken tables and chairs and a single large mahogany desk off to one side.  But what dominates the room are the stacks and rows of books.  This room itself has 2 levels with a spiral staircase in the middle.  You notice books are flying back and forth between shelves.
"Welcome to the library."

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 22):

Shorty follows along and heads for the picture books.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 22):

Morteft takes it all in and says, "Amazing. Why are the books moving?"

Aztar follows the group to the library silently.

When they enter the library, Aztar issues one caution about the books, "Be care what you ask for from the librarian.  If you ask for too general of a topic, you'll find yourselves almost buried literally in books."

In reply to Aztar (msg # 25):

Morteft nods. "Good to know. Librarian. Bring me a book of infinite spells."

He heads over to a nearby table.

In reply to Aztar (msg # 25):

"I suppose I should start working on some clerical scrolls.  Having way to heal and protect ourselves will be useful."

"Librarian, please bring me a book that details the steps in making clerical scrolls."

Trinny: "That is a strange thing about the library, there are more than 1 head librarian I guess is the best way to say it.  They each have their own criteria for how the books should be arranged and stacked; so they continually rearrange.  I believe there are 6 total, 2 heads and 4 gophers."

--DM2

Nothing seems to happen, except for the books stop flying around.

Trinny intercedes "I don't think they have that magical tome here.  Are you looking for any spell in particular?  I believe they have a Delithian spellbook here." she lowers her voice   "I also think they are trying to work out how to combine many tomes into one and hit you with them, I don't think they have tape though." she giggles

--DM2

Again nothing seems to happen for a while but then about 10 seconds later a book comes flying in from deep in the stacks and lands on the table in front of Warwick.

Trinny:"I do seem to recall that Teke was part cleric .. I think or was that someone else, maybe it was part fighter."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 30):

Warwick shrugs.  "I've absolutely no idea about Teke.  Perhaps after I figure out the clerical scrolls, I'll do some research on him."

Warwick sits at the table and begins to read the book.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 31):

Morteft smiles and says, "I didn't figure they would have one. A perianthian book would be very nice."

He looks over to Warwick and says, "Teke was a very powerful wizard, cleric and warrior. She has a very interesting tale and is one of the greatest known heroes."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 32):

"I'm sure she is, lad.  I know the name, just not all the details.  Understand, dwarves have their own heroes and gods.  Not that I'm excusing my lack of knowledge, ye understand.  Just that in the debating circles I'm in, we stick to dwarven subjects.  I'll try to rectify my ignorance before we go after Rigel."

"That was it."  exclaims Trinny  "A bit of a love interest with Dualis too I believe."

The books start flying around again and 2 large volumes head toward Morteft, 1 of the books hits the table just before the other one.  The one that was late 'jumps' on the table a few times and heads back towards the shelves.

"Seems they had 2" says Trinny

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 34):

Morteft chuckles. "An interesting competition."

He runs his hand over the tome. "Can these be checked out?"

The books stop flying again and turn to face Morteft.

Trinny: "My guess would be no."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 36):

Morteft chuckles. "Indeed, it would seem it is no. However, there are a great many spells in here I would like to copy. Is there vellum and ink handy?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 37):

A pile of papers is dropped next to Morteft and a large jar of ink .. and quill.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 38):

Morteft looks up and says, "Doesn't Teke have a room in which time can be controlled? Or is that legend?"

Trinny:"Yes, there is a small ante-room here that where you can change time up to a 5 to 1 ratio.  Right over there."  she point to a door off to one side just before the stacks."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 40):

"I suppose that's where we want to be when we start penning scrolls?" asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 41):

Morteft says to Warwick, "Most certainly. It will cut the time down immensely. How much time till we must head to the vault? A few days, a week or what?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 42):

Trinny:"It would probably be best to go within a weeks time.  The council prefers it done as soon as possible."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 43):

Morteft says, "Ok, well, before we get started making scrolls and copying spells, we should tour the rest of this place and then Dualis' fortress as well. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I don't want to miss the opportunity."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 44):

Trinny:"Let me know where you want to go next."

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 44):

Trinny: "So where to?  Teke's lab perhaps?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 46):

Morteft says, "Yes, the labs would be great." Morteft seems excited!

In reply to Morteft (msg # 47):

Trinny:"Very well, that is the next level up."  Trinny starts to go out the doors and waits for the rest of you to follow then she moves on.  At the top of the next stairs is another large door which opens at her arrival.  Inside is a very large well lit room, looks to be about 200' in diameter.  There are 3 large bookcases full of books, a line of shelves down the middle and edge of the rooms, on which are ingredients of all kinds.  Five large tables are spread around the room with various items on them.   The far side of the room looks to hold some large specimens.  There is also a small room off to one side and you see the iron box that the trolls used to transport troops.

"Have a look around." Trinny says, "The lab technicians can help you with getting items and preparing things."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 48):

Morteft will go over to the iron box used to transport the troops. "Has this been reverse engineered yet?"

Trinny:"No not yet, it probably works similar to other dimensional items.  I could cast a spell to break it down into it's basics; but that would destroy it."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 50):

"Do we know how the Troll King got into the vault to get the orb?  Cause I'm wondering if one of these contraptions might be of use."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 50):

Morteft nods. "I suppose that makes sense. I need to research some of the delithian spells."

He looks around. "Any potions that we can take here?"

Trinny:"You can have any potion you can find or make.  I think one of the lab techs have a list of what is available."  A paper flies over to Trinny.  "Yes, thank you.  Let me see, looks like 3 healing,  1 Xheal, Speed, Levitation, Polymorph self, Climbing, Frost Giant control, Elixer of Health and a Gaseous Form."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 53):

"Let's take all the healing potions.  Everything but the Frost Giant control sounds promising."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 54):

Morteft nods. "Maybe Aztar could make some potions for the quest."

Aztar had been silently following along but clearly paying attention as they toured the tower.  "Yes, I can make virtually any potion you can imagine.  I have a significant amount of various potions already."

"What sort of potion do you think would be helpful that you would like?  Its also a matter of how many you think we can carry in an organized fashion that will be easily accessible when the need presents itself."

"I've been trying to ponder items that also might be useful for the task as my skills go far beyond basic potions at this point, but at this point, I'm just not sure what might be helpful."

"I'm wondering in what manner extradimensional spaces fail there.  If they explode  then it might be worth making a small bag to bring along as a weapon rather than a standard storage device."

In reply to Aztar (msg # 56):

Morteft nods. "I suspect that they are just cut off from the dimension to which they are connected. A bag will probably just be a bag until it is out of the area and then it will again connect to the other dimension."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 57):

Shorty looks up from his picture books.  "somephin make rock people breaks or metal people's get rusts."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 58):

"Great ideas, Shorty." Morteft says, "We need shape change and stone to flesh."

He will gather up the current potions that are already made.

"I can certainly make potions that could affect stone and metal in a negative way, but in my experience, golems are all but immune to magic of any kind.  Now, what I'm less sure of is some sort of rusting potion from the essence of a rust monster.  They tend to be able to rust anything and it doesn't seem to be a magical effect from what I've observed."

"Do we have access to any parts from a rust monster?"

In reply to Aztar (msg # 60):

Morteft says, "Good thinking, Aztar."

In reply to Aztar (msg # 60):

Trinny:"Yes Aztar, there should be some ingredients here that are from rust monsters."  About 6 different containers fly thru the air and settle on one of the large tables.
"Well, there you are."

There seems to be some eyes, parts of their antennae, some liquid and some organs.

"Oh and there is a live one in the back."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 62):

Trinny: "So will you be wanting to stay here for a while or continue on?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 63):

Morteft says, "Not me. Is there anything else we should see?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 64):

Trinny:"Well there is the forge in the basement.  Master Stronginthearm has some nice weapons; but you may be good in that department.  There is also a treasure room that may hold some items of interest.

Of course Dualis has opened up is library and lab for you too."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 65):

Morteft says, "Let's check out the treasure room and then Dualis' place."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 65):

"Dwarf?" asks Warwick.

Trinny: "Indeed so Warwick, a little gruff but likeable enough."




"Then we shall see the treasure room and the forge then off to Dualis'.  Anything more to do here?  Aztar are you going to stay here while we finish the tour?  We can return before heading to Dualis'."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 68):

"I want to meet the smith, then.  Maybe he's got the tools to fix some of the notches in me armor."

"I'm sure that should be no trouble for the master smith.  Let us be off then."

Trinny will head out the door followed by who ever wants to tour the smity.

You make several circles, past the main floor and down below.  Before you looms a large steel door.  It opens as you approach.  You see before you a large cavern, there is flickering light around a corner, could be a large fire.  You also hear the clang of metal on metal, it is fairly rhythmic.  You walk to the corner and around.  You see a large fire, in various areas around the room you see a variety of weapons, armour and other items of war.  Two large giant like people stand beside a smaller figure who is hammering away on would could be an axe head.

They appear not to see you.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 70):

Morteft, never one for polite society, emits a low cough.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 71):

Warwick tromps on ahead, trying to get a view of the smith and his work, without interrupting.

At the cough the two giant humanoids look up, at this you can see they are cyclops!  They each must be at least 20' tall.  They both take 1 step toward you, maintaining a flank around the blacksmith - the blacksmith doesn't look up but keeps hammering.

Does Warwick keep moving forward?  Other actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 73):

"I ain't here to hurt him the smith, lads," says Warwick as he continues forward, seemingly unconcerned about the cyclops.  "Just want to watch a master at his craft and see if he can can help me get some notches out of me armor."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 74):

The cyclops continue to watch as Warwick moves closer.  Then the smitty says, "Number 5 hammer, quickly lad."  The cyclops to his left in one quick motion - quicker than you would think for one his size, reaches behind and pull out a hammer, you can only assume a number 5.  The dwarf takes the hammer and gives the battle axe head one more thunderous smack.  He gives the hammer back to the cyclops.  "Ah that does.  Time for an ale lads."  He then looks at you.  "Ah visitors and Miss Trinny, always a pleasure lass.  What can I do you for?"

Trinny just smiles and allows Warwick to proceed.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 75):

Warwick gives the smith a deep bow.  "Master, it's a great honor.  I have need of yer skill to remove some dents to me armor.  Or perhaps, if ye have armor of better quality, a purchase.  Name's Warwick Forgemaker."

The dwarf looks Warwick over.  Stronginthearm is wearing a heavy leather apron and gloves.  He looks like heavily built dwarf of average height, his hair is brown with streaks of red.

"Ah a fine young dwarf if ever I saw, good strong name too.  I think I came across another Forgemaker a while back.  Rorik I believe his name was, excellent warrior.  Hmm, well it doesn't look too bad; but I think I can get you an upgrade.  Trade me your armour and I'll cut the price of a +3 set by half, it is an adamantine mithril mix.  What do you say lad?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 77):

Shorty studies the whole scene carefully including the two cyclops to make sure they don't hurt his friend.  He then steps forward to look at the axe.

Aztar continues to follow the tour having never been to the smith himself, he was curious about that part of the tower.  However, he had no need of weapons or armor, so remained silent but curious as to the dealings.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 78):

The two cyclops just stand there watching everyone.

Shorty takes a look at the axe.  It is a double bladed battle axe, it has not been put on a shaft yet.  The metal is black with a glint of light along the edge of the blades.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 77):

"Rorik?  That's me uncle!"

Warwick nods.  "Aye, Master.  I'll take ye up on yer offer as it's a fine one."

Warwick pulls out his axe, handles it by the blade and extends the hilt towards the dwarf.  "I wonder, did ye ever meet me Grandpappy?  Name of Hemrick.  This was his masterpiece.  He called it 'Giant Cleaver'.  I know, not much of a name, but Grandpappy wasn't all that right in the head.  But, he sure could craft a blade."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 80):

Shorty pulls out his own double bladed axe and compares the two.  He definitely like the black blade as it reminds him of his sword.  Then he mutters to himself.  "Maybe him fix glove."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 82):

The quality of the axe head looks beyond that of Shorty's.  It does not look to be made of steel.

--Dm2

Stronginthearm: "Very well we shall trade, Gomer, go fetch the new armour."  he says to one of the cyclops.  Gomer trots off behind a bend in the cavern.  "Ah yes I have heard Hemrick I dare say there are few who haven't; but I wouldn't have dared guess his was your Grandpappy or that he made any weapons.  He was a great General, his victories at Trolls Pass and the Battle of Savron were epic.  This is truly amazing"  His eyes widen when he looks at the axe.  "Ultramacrulum!  Only a true master can hope to work with such material.  Truly amazing, it was never mentioned that he did any weapon making.  Amazing."

Stronginthearm looks truly blown away by this news.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 83):

Shorty puts down his axe and pulls out the black sword and compares it to the axe head

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 84):

Warwick scratches his beard.  "He was a General?  Ain't no one ever mentioned that in the family tales.  I guess I'm going to have to do some research when I get home.  Ye'd think someone would've mentioned him."

Sronginthearm:"You did not know!  How is that possible?  That is common knowledge, have you been to the Nine Hells and bathed in the Styx?"

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 85):

Shorty looks at the two, the metal is different and so is the shine.  The axe blade seems to be brighter perhaps reflecting the light better it also appears to sparkle when held at a certain angle toward the fire.  Both items are of high quality.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 87):

OOC:  You're really yanking my chain, Ron.  :-)

BIC:

"Nah, but I certainly have banged my head against enough hard objects.  Still, I can't believe I'd forget that my Grandpappy was a general.  Unless, it's not the same dwarf?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 89):

"Wait right here."  Stronginthearm walks over to a door in the side of the cavern wall.  you here some rummaging around a some minutes later he returns with a book.  It is open, he walks over to Warwick and shows him the book.  On the right hand page is a picture of Warwicks grandfather and on the left hand page a list of his exploits.  The page is titled 'General Hemrick Forgemaker'.

"Lad, you need to have yer head checked, maybe too many bumps."

--DM2

;)

Aztar stands silently and listens to the xchange about Warwick's family.  Obviously a lot had changed in the time wrap and the alchemist was  slightly amused at Warwick's discussion with the smith regarding his grand father.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 90):

Warwick takes the book.  "Thank ye.  Perhaps I should give up debating for a while.  That should reduce the blows to the head a bit."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 92):

"You worry me lad, too much fresh air maybe." says Stronginthearm "You peruse that book to get yer memory back.  Now, what can I do for the rest of you?"

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 92):

Shorty wanders over with questions bubbling out of him.  he does his best to maintain composure, but doesn't do a very good job.  "Axe be same coulor as sword.  But be different.  What axe do.  Be better den me axe.  Sword be same as glove n armor piece.  But glove be not workin cause bad cloud eat da magic.  Ken fix maybe?  Shorty need glove ta keep world safe.  Unnerstands?"

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 93):

Warwick looks for a place to sit down and then starts reading the book.

Stronginthearm looks the sword over  "Well lad the axe is made from a special metal.  The metal is part of a meteorite but it came from the comet site.  It is like a +4 battle axe; but not magical in the truest sense.  Seems to have an energy of it's own.  The axe is nice but thisin is superior.  Yer sword is special too but different in its make.  Looks like it was made on the outer planes, so again the material is not from this world.
   Sorry about yer glove lad but I cannot 'fix' it.  It has no magic no more, you need a high level mage for that fixin."

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 95):

As you look over the information in the book you can see without a doubt that this General Hemrick is your grandfather.  He hails from the same area of Delith and lists his kin and children which match your memory.  The main differences is in what they did.  You seem to come from a line of warriors or priests, some where both.  Your uncle Rorik is a warrior and a fine one by the looks of things.  Some of your grandads battles are the defense of Stoneguard,  Siege of Trolls Deep near Mt Gargaragoth, Battle at Deilth River and even as far north as Urith - Lake of Souls battle.  Not all of the battles were against trolls, there were giants, orcs and gnolls.
   It also appears your family has an estate in Stoneguard - several acres of underground caverns.  You are also mentioned in the book, but mostly mentions high expectations.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 96):

Shorty listens carefully and then says "Thankie anyways."  Then Shorty goes back over to the forge to ponder the magic axe thats not magic.  His brain is really spinning on this concept.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 97):

Warwick squirms uncomfortably as he reads the book.  To think that the time line change has affected his whole family is quite disconcerting.  He almost hopes to never meet his family members ever again.  Trying to treat them as they are portrayed frightens him more than the battle with the Troll King.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 99):

As a couple of you ponder things, the cyclops comes back with a very nice looking set of dwarfed sized plate mail.  The plate mail hangs on a wooden frame that the cyclops holds.  He puts it down in front of Warwick.  "There ya go lad." says Stronginthearm  "A beautiful set for a Forgemaker.  So, anyone else need something?"

Trinny walks over to Warwick. "You are troubled, yes?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 100):

"Thank ye, Master.  Ye got some place I can change?  And what do I owe ye?"

"Aye, lass, but now's not the time to be talking about it, I would guess."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 101):

"Sure lad, you can use me room. 1200 gp will do."  he points to the room he got the book from.

Trinny: "We can talk when we get to a time dilation room."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 100):

Morteft says, "Nothing for me, Milord. As a wizard, I do not think there is much I could use that you can create but thank you kindly for the offer."

Stronginthearm gives a wry smile "Iszatso wizard.  Would you be interested in a nice set of bracers, AC 4, not many wizards would turn these down."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 104):

Morteft coughs. "No, I didn't realize you could make bracers. Of course, I would love a pair of those. What do you want for them? I have two many magical rings. Would you be interested in a trade?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 105):

"I can make any weapon or armour." he laughs  "A trade will be just fine, what do you have, that you would part?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 106):

"I have a ring of spell storing, a couple rings of protection, a ring of water walking and a ring of fire resistance. You could have one or more of those if you want them. I also have a ring I created that has a couple of powers. You are welcome to it as well."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 107):

"That is quite a few rings lad.  Well the rings of fire resistance would help here in the forge and water walking when I need to cross the underground river for supplies.  Those two would do nicely."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 108):

Morteft fishes the two rings out of his pouch. "Take them in good health, milord."

He hands him the two rings.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 109):

Stronginthearm takes the rings.  "Thankye.  Grendle, go fetch the number 4 braces."  The other cyclops walks away around the bend in the cavern.

"So are all ye headed off on a glorious adventure?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 110):

Morteft nods. "Yes, we are off on a mission that has very little chance of success. Just what we like."

Stronginthearm gets a big smile on his face, somewhat tough to tell with all that beard but...  "Well why didn't you say, no better death then when fighting against heavy odds .. or giants, ha ha."  the cyclops just folds his arms across his chest and frowns.   "I might have some more goodines fer ya.  So any ideas what yer up against?"

--DM2

Aztar steps forward, curious what the forge master might have, 'a vault.  A guardian construct.  An abomination of some sort resembling a dragon.  Magically fortified structure that prevents teleporting and dimensional access, protected by magical and mundane traps.'.  The way he says it, it's like he's reading off a list but doesn't have any paper in front of him.  'Quite a unique vault and the details on it are very scarce, so we only have rumors and a few shreds of details.'

In reply to Aztar (msg # 113):

Morteft nods. "Something that can help open doors or defeat golems for sure. Oh, I have a dagger. Can you tell me what it is?"

He hands him the dagger that is either +3 or +4 so that he can get a better idea of the power.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 114):

OOC: Morteft would do this a little bit later after the blacksmith.

He says to Shorty, Warwick and Aztar. "I have some items I am not using. If you can use them, you are welcome to them. They are:

Ring of Wizardry -  3rd level spells
Ring of Spell Storing
    Haste
    Cone of Cold
    Fire Shield
ring of protection +1 or +2
ring of +4 protection (5' radius)
ring of Morteft
sparks snake forth, power linked to wearer, lightning bolt 1/day
        cast shocking grasp 3/day.

Just let me know if you want any of these items. You may have them."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 114):

Stronginthearm listens to both Aztar and Morteft.

"Aye, I have a few things fer golems.  As far as doors, a few good whacks with a battle axe or mace.  Throm go get The Cracker."  The other cyclops trots around the bend.  "I do have a sword that is good against dragons, but ye say dragon like so it may not work.  I also have a liquid that can render magical things non-magical for a time, probably good against golems."  he will take Mortefts dagger and looks it over for a while.  He takes some tongs and then holds the dagger in the forge for a few seconds and then pulls it out.
"By the looks of the metal it appears to be +4, but there be something odd about it.  Where did you get it?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 116):

Morteft shrugs. "I don't recall where I got it. I am not into using physical weapons much so I have never really investigated it. I figured since you know weapons so well, I might as well have it examined. What is odd about it?"

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 102):

Warwick goes into the room and changes into the new armor.  He spends some additional time trying to shine some spots on his old armor.  He also counts out 400 platinum pieces, leaving 160 of them on a flat service before leaving the room.

Taking his old armor and the platinum, he rejoins everyone.

"Thank ye.  The armor fits wonderfully.  He hands his old armor to one of the cyclops.  "There ye go, lad."  He then moves forward to pay the smith.  "Thank ye, Master.   I think ye're giving me the better of the bargain."  He hands the smith 240 platnium pieces.

"Well, even though it is a high grade alloy it has been changed in some way, at its basic level.  It's a strange one lad.  I think there is something beyond it being a +4 dagger."

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 118):

"Looks good on you me boy."  he takes the platinum about this time a cyclops comes back and hands Stronginthearm a couple of bracers.  He looks to Morteft "Here ya go lad, some nice new braces AC 4.  They'll keep ya.  Now where is Throm with The Cracker."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 119):

Morteft takes the dagger back with renewed interst. "Thank you and thank you for the bracers as well."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 120):

"Yes, it does, Master.  It fits live a glove."

"That dagger, Morteft.  Did it get exposed to the meteor at the crater?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 122):

Morteft says, "The dagger was certainly close to the meteor."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 121):

"You're welcome lad."  Throm comes around the holding what appears to be a halberd, tough to tell as everything is small to them.  He hands the item to the dwarf.  It indeed does look like a halberd and is about 6' long.

Stronginthearm wields it briefly and appears to do so easily.  "This is The Cracker, an item made to fight constructs of any kind.  Against anything else it is a +1 halberd but against a construct it acts like +4, will do 2-24 points of and there is a 25% of doing double damage.  Oohwoo, a fine weapon."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 124):

Shorty wanders forward and looks carefully at the cracker.  "Me thought cracker was just fer snack.  Dis break wizard make thingies?"  Shorty pauses for a second and says, "Not member dagger.  But Bow get magic from star rock.  It be portent?"

"Break wizard make thingies quite well.  And yes lad bow getting magic from star rock very important.  May I see?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 126):

Shorty hands over the bow happily and asks to look at the halberd.  Not being one of his normal weapons, he handles it somewhat like his great battle axe.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 127):

Stronginthearm takes the bow, "Certainly lad here be The Cracker."  he hands over the halberd to Shorty.

OOC: As a side note when he says The Cracker, he doesn't say it in normal tones he says it with much emphasis Cracker, quite a bit on 'The' as well but not as much as Cracker.

The dwarf gives the bow a thrice over and scratches his chin.  "You say this bow was at the comet site?  Very interesting."  He looks to Morteft "Lad may I see that dagger again?  Did you have this at the comet site?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 128):

Morteft will hand over the dagger. "Yes, it was there and in the outer planes when I was sent there."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 129):

"If ye need to see magical items that have been near the crater, that armor we just trade was there as well as the axe and some other items on me."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 130):

Strong..: "Not all items at the crater get affected, not sure why, only some.  Some times when they is affected they change, the very makeup of the item.  That's what struck me about the dagger and also this bow.  The bow not even wood now, at least not like youd find in yer nearby tree.  The dagger also has a change, the mithril in it I think aint mithril no more."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 131):

Morteft says, "Now that is very interesting. Do you think you could identify the metal or figure out the properties with the dagger as a sample?"

Strong: "Perhaps, but I would have to melt er down to have a hope of doing so.  Now the metal does make it unique but I think it may have a power beyond dagger."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 133):

Shorty looks up from his practice swings at THE dwarf's comments.  "Bow not wood now?  What be?  All did was hang dagger on its and walk round fish fer dagger shakin.  Den dagger go boom an no more dagger.  But bow only shake lots.  How it not wood?"  Shorty leans over and gives the bow a sniff.

Strong:"Well its eh, you could say that ahh.  Not sure there be a word, hows woodish?"

The bow does have a smell unlike other woods Shorty has smelt.

-DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 135):

Shorty looks at the bow suspisciously.  "What bow do now?  Be good magic er Bad one?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 136):

Strong:"Bow is just a stronger bow, it is not bad magic."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 135):

Shorty shrugs and rehangsvthe bow before player some more with cracker

In reply to Shorty (msg # 138):

Stronginthearm goes to a cabinet near the forge and brings out two potion bottles and brings them over.

"Here is the anti-magic liquid that could hep ye against the golems.  One bottle per."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 139):

Shorty smiles and says thank you as he accepts the bottles.  He hands one over to Warwick.

<<OOC: rereading my last message..... I hate typing on the IPad and its auto corrections sometimes??

The idea of an anti-magic potion wasn't something Aztar had encountered before and was quite curious about it.  He steps up to the group, "May I see one of those?  I've never seen anti-magic captured in a potion before."

Turning to the smith, he asks, "Did you make these?  Or know where they came from?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 140):

Shorty hands over the other bottle.

Strong:"I really can't takes the credit.  Teke devised a way.  It really ain't anti-magic, sorta interferes with it workin, something like that.   It's how I upgrade magic weapons.  To hard workin em when the magic is active."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 143):

Trinny: "I think we have taken up enough of Master Stronginthearm's time."

Strong:"Always a pleasure Miss Trinny."  She smiles at him.  "Until next time"

You make your way out.

Trinny:"We can now head to Dualis' if you are ready."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 144):

Morteft says, "Yes, I am ready to go."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 144):

Warwick bows to Master Stronginthearm.  "Thank ye, Master."

Warwick shrugs at Trinny's question.  "Sure.  Might as well make sure we're as ready as we can be."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 146):

Shorty bows the the smith and says, "Thankie much.  Me be sure ta brings back when done."  Shorty turns and follows everyone out and then pauses and looks back....  "Unl;esses me be dead.  Den hole world gonna die cause me not save its and youse not need cracker back anyways.  So dat be okays too."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 147):

Strong: "I'm sure I'll see you again lad."

--DM2