In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 44):

Trinny replies to Ez'ard "You can have one in your room but not in the library.  Celestron is a little touchy on things like that."

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 43):

Shorty raises his hand in response to the offer of a stone skin.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 46):

Trysk will cast Stoneskin on Shorty.

"Morteft, I'm assuming you can cast one on our fearless leader and yourself. I'll memorize a couple of them tomorrow in case someone loses their while we're still in Quasquenton."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 47):

Morteft nods. "I already have one on and I can cast one on Warwick."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 48):

Once stone skin is cast on him, Shortynsikk head for bed.  Tomorrow will be a busy day

In reply to Shorty (msg # 49):

It is next morning (as far as you know).  You all gather in the library for breakfast .. steak and eggs .. a traditional send off.

Trinny and Art are there initially chatting away, Trysk does his morning thing and is back.

Dualis bursts in "OK, little time to chat.  I have good news and I have bad news." he does not wait for your choice "I found out who made the box which is the good news.  The bad news was that it was Zelegar.  Now there is no mention that Zelegar was a Fire Elementalist, basically a must for the spell to create the box.  So either he was initially and no one knew or he changed later, which would be very unusual.  So if he is, then you have the classic fire and ice attack which is very effective.  Why he made the box and why to enclose the opal are still unknown, undoubtedly diabolical in nature.  A mystery for you all to discover perhaps." When you are ready we will show you the area you are to start."

--DM2

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

Trysk raises his hand, "A couple of questions: 1) Should I bring the fire opal?; 2) Are fire and cold spells ineffective against Zelegar? and 3) Is it a bit suspicious that Morteft and I chanced upon this box in a magic store right before this mission?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 51):

Dualis responds to each question. "I would say take it. If Zelegar wanted it out of the way then bringing it back could cause him difficulty.  Cold spells will not affect a lich and one would suspect he has some protection against fire just not 'naturally so.  Actually no given recent events.  The box was created recently, the return of the pair was recent otherwise we would have heard something before and Delith tends to have the best shops so a logical place to take the box if help is needed; which it would be in this case.  Fortuitous yes, suspicious no."

--DM2

Ez’ard waits for a gap in the conversation and replies, “Umm, I know we went different directions to get some personal things done before the next mission here… But what box and opal are you all yammering about? Oh and this is Sharak, during some of my time I performed the find familiar spell. I chanted and chanted some more for hours… Thought it wasn’t going to work and I’d have to wait another year; again… Pretty cool huh!”

Ez’ard starts digging into pockets and pouches looking for items based on the conversation. I pulls off one ring and replaces it with another and places an amulet around his neck.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 53):

Trysk responds to Ez'ard, "Morteft and I were in a magic shop in Delith that had this box with a picture of flames on the outside they couldn't open. I bought it and brought it back. Dualis opened it and inside was a fire opal that we suspect Zelegar wanted some salamanders to bring back to the Plane of Fire. I guess I'll go get the gem and make some adjustments to my spells before we leave."

Trysk heads upstairs and will return when it is time to leave.

Ez’ard says, “Ah…” and feels comfortable with his changes

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 55):

Dualis looks around and seeing no more questions he says "It seems you are ready. I need to attend to other things, Trinny will provide you with the spot you are to teleport.  Good luck." he heads off.

Trinny then says "If you are ready can head outside."

--DM2

Ez’ard wakes from a meditative trance and is ready to go

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 57):

Trysk heads outside.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 57):

Shorty wakes from his nap and is ready to go.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 58):

Once outside Trysk produces the falcon figurine, gives the command and the falcon appears on his shoulder.  The falcon looks around and stops at Ez'ard and his hawk.  The falcon begins to shake it's head and then speaks, with a highborn tone "Now we are imposed upon by peasantry, such calamity."

--DM2

Ez’ard says hello to Swift and then quietly to Sharak, “Don’t listen to that piece of porcelain, it’s just jealous it cannot be free like you. But you will probably be working together so best to try and get along.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 61):

The falcon does not reply to Ez'ard directly "I suppose I should be grateful not to be saddled with the likes. You Trysk, may be royalty in comparison." then somewhat indignant and lower volume "Share the skies with little more than a buzzard, the nerve."

--DM2

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

Shorty stares at the falcon as it speaks.  He opens his mouth and the harsh cries of a bird of prey come from his mouth.  After several moments of speaking to the bird, Shorty truns an intense, evaluating gaze on Trysk.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 63):

The falcon turns its head toward Shorty and nods it slightly and the gives a quick chirp.

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 63):
Ez’ard stares in shock and then mutters, “He can’t speak common well with those tusks in the way, how’d he manage to make those sounds? Cool though.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 65):

Shorty smiles and speaks in common.  "Tank youse Wind Warrior." Then he turns to face Ez'ard.   "Youse no gots wing but ken fly.  Arcturus give bery great gift.  Now ken talks ta Cat an Ride and squirrel.  Muches good fun."

Trysk sighs.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 63):

Trysk looks quizzically back at Shorty, "What? I don't speak bird."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 68):


Shorty chuckles softly.  “No to worry Trysk.  Me unnerstan now.  No bees youse fault.  Muches luck wid youse new friend.  Bird gonna bees bery bossy.”