In reply to Morteft (msg # 132):

Xezetl: "We have not discovered what its capacity is either, at least a portable hole, likely more.  I will arrange for Chest to go with you."

--DM2

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

Morteft says, "Oh, fascinating, but that is too bad. Dimensional spaces won't work where we are going. however, I suppose he will still have the size of a chest inside and that is something."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 134):

Short looks at the chest and adds.  "Me ken carry lots too.  Bery strong."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 134):

Xezetl smiles "I never said it uses dimensional spaces for it's capacity, not in the magical sense.  That is where the true mystery lies, we are still trying to determine how it does this trick.  The Chest will function at full capacity where you go."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 136):

Morteft says, "In that case, this is what we are looking for to help us and especially Aztar who has been greatly concerned about being without his lab. Thank you very much!"

He looks to Aztar. "We should try to shift our stuff into Chest in the coming day."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 137):

Xezetl smiles again. "Ah, another satisfied customer."  Korial just grunts.  "If there is anything else."  Xezetl says  "Please ask.  Dualis will be here shortly."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 138):

Morteft says, "My friend Aztar mentions that he has some healing, but any healing potions ore keoghtom's or whatever you have might be good to know about. It could help. Also, do you have an rods of cancellation? I have one, but they always come in handy."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 139):

"We will have some potions made up for you before you go." says Xezetl  "Korial and I must get back to the experiments.  Artharlian here should be able to help you until Dualis arrives."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 140):

Morteft says, "Thank you. It was an honor to meet you both."

He will give them a bow.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 141):

You all continue to mill around again, looking at the things, especially the Chest.  When another visitor starts coming towards the group from one of the far sides of the lab.  It looks to be a fairly large form, not a giant, probably biped and wearing robes.  Something seems funny about it's head, as if it wears a large round helm.  As it get's closer it seems to glide more than walk.  As it gets closer you can see it wears grey robes, looks to be at least 7 and a half feet tall, pinkish hue to its skin, a large head and thin beard that wriggles .. no make that tentalces .. at 120 feet you can tell it is a mind flayer and a rather large one at that!

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 142):

"Is that the being we warned of?" asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 143):

Morteft shrugs. "I have never met a good one. Maybe we should kill it. It might be invading the place."

Aztar smiles and almost bursts out laughing,'Someone invading Dualis's tower?  That I would like to see.  No, as they said.  Dualis has many allies of various types.'

In reply to Aztar (msg # 145):

Warwick shakes his head at Morteft.  "No, lad.  I meant that we were warned there was a peaceful mindflayer working with Joe.  And not to be afraid of him."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 146):

Morteft says, "Oh, I guess I was in la la land or maybe I was writing scrolls during that time."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 146):

Artharlian behind you yells:"Oh no, it the great bulbous headed flayer, run for your lives."  he moves off quickly to one side.  The mind flayers tentacles wave wildly in front as if a great wind storm hit them.  Then you hear a high pitched noise coming form the flayer.  It takes you several seconds to register what he says.  "Bbeeee ssseeerriousssss, yyyoouuuu sssssiiillllyyy eeeefffffreeeettteeeesssss."   he begins to move forward again.  You begin to hear a great amount of laughter from were Artharlian went.

The mind flayer comes before you, he stands closer to 8' tall.  His colors change slightly going darker and lighter shades of pink.  His robes are dark grey, you can see his clawed hands at the end of his sleeves.

"Wwwweellccooommmmeeee fffffrrrrieeeendddsssss ooooffff Duuuuaaaalliiiisssssssss.   IIIIIeee aaaaammmmmm  OOOOrrrrkkeeeexxxxxxxx."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 148):

Morteft seems taken aback and then says, "It is nice to meet you. I apologize for my surface thoughts. I have never met a non-evil Ilithid before."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 149):

Warwick bows.  "Greetings, Orkex."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 149):

>"It is nice to meet you. I apologize for my surface thoughts. I have never met a >non-evil Ilithid before."

Orkex: "IIIIIeeee uuunderrrssssttanndddd"

>Warwick bows.  "Greetings, Orkex."

Orkex bows back.

"Iiiieeeeffff yyooouuuuu dooooo nnnooott mmmiiieeennddd Iiiiieeeee wwiiiiillllll uuuussssseee teeelleeeeppaaaathhhhyyyyyyy."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 151):

Morteft says, "I do not mind."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 152):

All of you now here Orkex in your heads.  Shorty may be a little unnerved at this.

*Greetings to you all. It is better by far communicating with you in this way.  I am sorry if my entrance startled you.  My race is a little less than amicable to other races, so I understand your reaction.  I see you have met most of the lab personnel, was there anything you require?*  The large ilithids tentacles move slightly as he mentally converses with you.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 153):

Morteft replies. *No intrusion. We have the amulets of Teke so we have used telepathy.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 154):

*Ah quite, using the primitive form.  It has its uses.  I have just come from a session with Joe.  He may be ready to join you on your quest; but I must speak with Dualis about that topic.*

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 155):

Shorty wanders over to see if he can touch the funny wiggly things.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 156):

Shorty hears in his head, as he moves toward Orkex.  *Please do not try to touch my tentacles, they are a very private part of me.*

--DM2