In reply to Warwick (msg # 929):

Trysk replies, "That's fine. I actually wanted to go with Warwick to see the bodies that were frozen. They may have been companions to the shedu whose head we found."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 930):

"Then is anyone leaving or all we all sticking around for a while?"  Warwick looks over at Ez'ard.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 929):

"Ooohhh... Do you know someone here who works with precious metals or stones?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 930):

Shorty is sticking with Warwick just in case the dead ting needs killin.  He pauses and begins to count on his fingers.  Then he holds up six of them.  “Not know what bees best ta holds weapon.  Needs ta carry 5 tings.  Needs two sword, axe, hammer, bow, shield, an arrow.  An needs ta still hab backpack fer little stuff likes Ride and Cat.  What bees bestus?  Metal or udder stuff?”

Ez’ard responds, “I want to see ghosts that talk! Is there a mage/wizard at this HQ that can examine all of our finds? And I want better definition on my wands and recharge them if possible.”
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 934):

Trysk says to Ez'ard, "Last time Dualis helped identify the items for is. He won't recharge items, though. I know a place though that probably can do it if you pay them."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 935):

Warwick holds up his hands.  "Okay, okay.  Shorty, let's go visit my Father.  Too bad ye didn't mention this last night, we could've gotten a jump on it.  If he doesn't think it's something he can do, he'll know the best person to do it.  And Trysk, I'm sure he can also recommend a gemcutter or goldsmith.  They ain't likely to be the same person, so it's better if ye can figure out what ye want done.  Ez'ard, ye're not likely going to find too many dwarves who can help ye.  But, it's still a possibility.  And then I need to visit high priest Gunther.  Actually, I'd like to do that, first, if ye don't mind."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 936):

Trysk grins, "Just looking for some potential partners. I'm actually a gem cutter myself."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 937):

Warwick chuckles.  "Ye ain't rich enough, yet, lad?"

Ez’ard replies to Trysk, “Well as long as they don’t charge an arm and leg, I should be ok. I’m kind of fond of my arms and legs.”

In reply to Warwick (msg # 938):

Trysk snorts, "I was hardly rich on my government salary before joining Dualis, and our first couple of adventures really didn't net us much gold. I almost had to sell some magic items in order to fund my Ring of Spell Storing."

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 939):

Trysk shrugs, "I'm sure they'll do much more than that of you don't pay their fee, but it seems fair."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 941):

"Then maybe we should go visit that dracolich lair and gather up all that coin, lads."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 942):

Trysk shrugs, "Might be too late at this point. Did we even put the boulder back?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 943):

OOC: OK, time to see the wizard .. well high priest.  We will work the other stuff after.
Yes the boulder was replaced at least enough.

Captain Horneblende will take you all back to the religious district where the 3 main temples of the dwarves are located.  The first and largest you come to is the one for Moradin.  A large stone domed structure with 4 tall pillars in the front.  Fourteen stairs lead to the front door where the temple guards stand with log hammers.

The doors are open and you walk in, a priest rushes up to see you, he approaches as if he is trying to shush you and then pulls up at the sight of Warwick.  "Oh, my, Lord Forgemaker, I did not realize it was you.  His holiness is actually waiting for you in the main meditation chamber."  He indicates you should follow him and he leads you down the main aisle, stone benches on either side.  Along the walls you see statues of hammers and anvils separate and together, hammers resting on anvils, hammers hanging on anvils etc.  AT the front is a large statue of a powerful looking dwarf with a hammer in his hand ready to pound something on the anvil, the something you cannot make out, could be just a lump of something.

He leads you around to the right and thru some doors (all seem close to 8' high so Shorty does not need to duck) and then down a back hallway with 6 doors, 3 on either side and at the end is another door.  Along the passage walls are carvings of dwarves in all manner of poses, male & female.

The priest opens the door at the end of the hall.  It opens to a room with a domed ceiling about 20' - the room itself is roughly shaped as an octagon about 60' wide. The room itself is plain but is a striking red granite streaked with white and silver veins.  You see 8 bodies spaced around the room, only the head shows of each.  A dwarf, who is kneeling, in the center of the room, facing away from you, a candle on either side, rises and turns to face you.

He is an old white hair & bearded dwarf, he wears all white with a gold collar.

"Ah, Lord Forgemaker and his party.  Welcome." he looks past you "Brother, you may attend to your duties."  the other priest bows and leaves while closing the door.

"I am ready to begin, the castings are a bit lengthy, you may have a seat."  The walls have stone benches as part of them.  "Before I begin does any one have a quick question?"

OOC: Just posted experience in a new thread.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 944):

Warwick bows to the high priest.  "Do ye need me help, your holiness?  I'm not capable of casting a resurrection spell, but I can cast heal and and other healing spells if need be."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 936):

Shorty looks down at Warwick.  “Bery sorry.  Not know wjat youse Papa do ceptin cooks bery nice meat.  We ken goes see dead friend afore Papa.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 946):

"He's a blacksmith, Shorty. He makes weapons and armor, mainly."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 943):

Shorty shakes his head.  “Rock no make safe.  Giant go dere all da times.  All dem metal rings no fun ta keeps.  No makes youse happy.  Good friend dat bees what bees portent.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 944):

Shorty smiles down at the priest.  He does not head for a seat.  It almost looks like he intends to walk along behind the High Priest and watch.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 948):

"The giants are going to lick there wounds after being defeated.  If we go soon, we might have a chance to take some of the treasure.  It can't hurt to check it out."

Assuming 4 of the dead bodies look like the images he saw, he asks, "Can you bring a shedu back to life, too? I think he was a companion of these 4 adventurers."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 950):

Trysk says, "Let me take a quick look."

He uses Clairvoyance to see into the dracolich's lair and see if the coins are still there.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 951):

The high priest looks at Trysk "I would need to speak with the Shedu first before I would even attempt it.  The mystical races can be tricky.  Do you have the head with you?"

He shakes his head at Warwick, "No my son, a Resurrection will take care of any ills."

OOC: Starting a new thread,  Some R&R, Rest & Resurrection

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 953):

Trysk replies, "Not on me, but I can get it from the room after we are done here."