In reply to Zell (msg # 162):

"That would be very beneficial, water is the problem in the desert."

"Well, I'm sure we can find one here, but do we have enough coin to pay for it? I heard it's pretty expensive. I can trade in my magical suit of elven chain to help pay for it. I'm getting tired of it anyways. Too heavy for my tastes."

"I would not worry about water, Lurue will bless us with enough." the elf stated confidently, trusting her goddess would not let them down on such an important mission.

  "That's why I like clerics. Almost always positive. Besides if push comes to shove can't you all create water?" he asks.

Neliwen blushed at the praise for clerics. "Yes, the Unicorn Queen grants the power to create water, even in the desert." she replied.

Kell jokes "anyone can make water in the desert.....after drinking enough beer."

Both Zarmatan and Kalthranath stand up, the human speaking. "Well, it seems you have made a decision....to you long enough!' he muttered. Looking at them he actually smiled. "You live through this and you may learn something."

The elf smiles, shaking his head, and bows. "I will take my leave. I will be notified when you are to go and meet you as you leave." With a bow, he looks at you all, finishing on Neliwen. [Language unknown: St ectti tho, stioundin ev a entev artainear,nt ncalri os chfi....ive be hat el."]

He walked out leaving you all, where Zarmatan spoke. "No vision!. Anyway, if your going to the desert, you will need to stock up. You will find the queen will have told her people that any food or general supplies are to be given to you at no cost....anything more, it's out of your pocket."

He looks at Yacob. Come see me before you go...and if you can, bring your cousin." He also looks at Sonori "You too.

He sighs. I suggest you prepare quickly....a few days, tops. The journey to the desert will be hard enough without the bitch queens minions following. They find you, and moreso."

He stood there, looking at you all.

"Well, what ya waiting for....a written invitation. Get out of here and give an old man some peace."

He turned around, muttering as he went, but those sharp of eye could see a smile on his face.

<OOC: Yacob and Sonori (And Nino, if he goes with Yacob), we will have private posts with Zarmatan over the next few days about what you talk about privately. Anyone else, any preparation, shipping or requests, let me know.

The next stage of the journey will start posting as of next week, so you have about 4 days to decide how you want to prepare.>

Rivka gave Zell's hand an affectionate squeeze,  and spoke
"How about we check out the magic shops?  I'd like something to help with storage, like a bag of holding or something like a magic Haversack.  It'll help me keep up with arrows,  and we could use it for other supplies as well."

Kell will accept what rations and waterskins that are proferred. He asks to be granted access to a forge, where he will labor 3 days to craft a shield sconce to affix to his shield. He knew that many in the group required torches to see at night, and providing a light source that required no extra hands would be a welcome advantage at some point.

Nym looks for a bone scroll case.  Upon finding one he shows Kell the advantage of it with a light spell cast inside to make a flash light that can easily be covered up to hide the light when not needed.

I've just never found anyone or anything to make the this permanent.

Neliwen watched the group prepare for the journey, Nym in particular. When he mused about making the light permanent, the white-haired smiled in amusement. "Oh, that is a rather simple: You use a spell of the second circle, called 'Continual Flame', it is permanent. However, you need ruby dust worth 50 gold pieces or more in order to activate the magic." she told him.

ooc: 2nd level wiz/3rd level cleric, material component ruby dust worth 50gp.

Nym looks at Neliwen and asks her seriously and politely.

If I can get the material, will you make it for me?

In reply to Nym Eveningfall (msg # 174):

"I only have 1 sapphire worth about 80gp, this hasn't been a very wealth inducing adventure."

Nym turns to Quinn.

I only have the sword and armor I picked up.  I suppose I could sell them for some money, but to me they are more valuable than money.  So I'm not going to sell them.

In reply to Nym Eveningfall (msg # 176):

"I agree, they are more valuable than money. What about the magic we have that we don't use? Should we sell some of it for a little coin, not much of it mind you, we may find a better use for it ourselves." He says with a grin.

Sonori makes sure to stock up on food while here, taking about four weeks of rations, which for a gnome wasn't nearly as much as it would be for a larger humanoid.

Knowing that when they traveled, she would likely not have much time, she mediated while the others shopped, still trying to figure out more about her connection with the stones and the right questions to ask next time she has a vision.

She is happy to talk to Zarmatan.

Neliwen blushed at Nym's request "I am sorry, Nym, I never had need for that spell, so I do not have it in my book and I do not have access to third circle divine spells." she lowered her gaze to the ground, feeling utterly useless at the moment.

Nym smiles at Neliwen and replies to her in a sincere and friendly tone.

Don't worry about it.  It was something my mother made for father a long time ago, but he would never part with it.  If one of us ever does learn the spell I will be happy to show you how useful such a device could be.

Nym turns look for Zell and Rivka.

When everyone gets up to go do what they wish to do, Nino follows Kalthranath, wanting to know where the elf was going.

"Nino won't be joining us for our conversation. He believes quite rightly that I am a monster. Other than that I am at your service so name a time and I will be there wherever there is." he says to Zarmantan before he leaves.

"If we want the spell I am sure it can be found. Either as a spell cast for hire or any number of ways. I would guess it could be done fairly easily in an elven settlement."

"That sounds like a plan. I'd also like to find someone with some kind of map so I can pin-point where my Aunt was when she was a prisoner. And I think Nino is following the right person I want to talk with." Zell said as he kissed Rivka's hand "Let's follow."

Rivka joined Zell in his travels

Not having much to pack was a bonus, Lurue would provide water in the desert, it was only a question of how to find nourishment if they ran out of food. Neliwen's eyes went to Rivka, it seemed Zell trusted her with his life, then again she could not deny that he was biased. Allowing herself a faint smile the pale elf went to her room.

 At some point in the next several days Yacob meets with everyone and asks for a list of most wanted items. He doesn't explain particulars or anything just asks for the list. Also within that time period he finds Zarmantan to speak with him.

OOC: Yacob has some shall we say option on getting funds or items so he is willing to bargain that for the party. Hence the need for a list. He isn't going to beggar himself, but he can and will do what he can to get what we need. Being a spellcaster is great sometimes. Being a spellcaster with weather spells more so. Often over looked, but quite useful. So lists when and if you have the time guys. That includes you Neliwen.

Nym spends his time helping the elves as much as he can standing guard over the town.  He also looks for a couple of spells to learn.  When not doing those things he works on some new songs to perform and sing in battle.