Temporary Dungeoneering

[Iconic]

"Hello, I am the Baron Reginald, atleast I am an ex-baron but I really want to learn a new trade, life dowsn't come as a first come first served in real life Ares. Look, he's got an eyepatch, probably from brawling"

 

"What could I be doing?"

[Seraphi]

(You aren't near me Edel, old quarter is restricted access, and you didn't pass the gate yet, unless I missed it)

[Iconic]

Reginald enters the Artisan Quarters.

[Retech]

-Ross

 

Ares hears several clicking noises before the door swings suddenly open. An old and frail man with discolored blue robes with silver trim and a pointed hat answers the door. He quickly ushers Ares into his small living room, which is covered in piles and piles of arcane tomes and runic text. After showing you to a seat, he mutters some incantations to lock the door again, before turning to you and smiling.

 

"Why hello, so you are here for the position of apprentice! I had not been expecting visitors, so please pardon the mess. I need an apprentice because I've grown too old to sort through my old tomes and find magical ingredients. Back in the day, I used to be an adventurer, crawling around slimy dungeons and fighting dangerous beasts. I used to have hundreds of gold pieces, but I've spent them on arcane tomes and frivolous trinkets. Now I live in this small house that I owned when I first become a wizard.

 

So, what is your goal under my tutelage, and what do you already know about magic? Keep in mind that my specialty was elemental magic, so I can't be teaching you anything beyond that."

 

-Rocco

 

"Great! I'll talk to the rangers tomorrow. Do you have anywhere to stay for the night? I have a guest room if you'd like, at least until I can prepare better accomadations!"

 

-Pieis

 

Two guards with pikes notice you jumping, and begin chasing you.

 

-Edel

 

After some walking, Edel enters the artisan quarters. The stalls seem to have packed up for the night, and the streets seem rather empty, except for several guards, who ask Edel what he is doing.

 

----

 

Night is falling, so last things before I fast forward to the next morning. :thumbup:

[Jehosaphat]

Theros jumps onto the roof of a nearby building, then waits for the guards to go away.

[Seraphi]

"I'd like to become a famous adventurer, really. Exploring all sorts of bizarre and wonderous locations has always had a nice ring to it. I have a rudimentary understanding of air magic, namely manipulation of pressure, but it isn't enough to do much. I can barely use it to carry a penny. I can hold my own in a fight, and can do a fair amount of heavy lifting if the need arises.

 

So, what do you say? My name's Ares, by the way"

[Earth]

i head to the peasents quarters and look to see if i can find a job.

[Retech]

-Pieis

 

Theros accidentally falls, but manages to catch himself on a stall before smashing into the floor. He breaks his ankle, but is otherwise fine. The guards drag him to the guardhouse for the night.

 

-Ross

 

"Ah yes, an adventurer. I'd be glad to take you on as an apprentice, Ares. From what I've heard so far, you'd make a fine adventurer. But remember, when you are at the top of the world, remember that not everyone can be there. Don't abuse that power and privilege. It's getting late and I don't have any space for you to stay at the moment. Are you comfortable with being off the ground?"

 

Without waiting for a reply, he waves his arms, levitating you in the middle of the room. He grabs a gem and places it on the ground beneath you, before putting out the candles and going to bed. "See you in the morning!"

 

-Rocco

 

"Yes, we stock arrows. For the moment, I'll give you stone arrows to use, but the ranger corps will supply you metal arrows when you join. Good night!"

 

-Earth

 

All the employers have already left for the day, so Earth huddles up near the other prospective employees and goes to sleep.

 

 

Meanwhile, Edel is rounded up when he was sleeping and moved to the guard house for the night.

 

-----

 

I have to go for about 40 minutes. When I return, it will be morning time. Start of a new day!

[Jehosaphat]

Theros wakes up in the guard house, and asks a guard why he's there.

[Seraphi]

"Er... Okay then."

 

Ares sits in midair and falls asleep.

[Iconic]

"I'm just exploring, you see my farm was burnt down and I was forced to leave, its awful. I just wish someone would teach me a trade or set me off in the right direction? Have you got any idea of what I could do?"

[Nexaduro]

When I wake up, if the cleric is awake I tap him gently on the shoulder and mimic writing in the air (asking for a writing utensil and paper).

[Retech]

The next morning

 

 

-Pieis

 

Theros wakes up in a straw bed inside the guard house. His ankle is in a cast while his arm is in a sling. "We brought you here because it isn't safe on the streets. Also, you weren't exactly doing us a favor by jumping on walls and stealing food."

 

-Rocco

 

Rocco has porridge and tea with the shopkeeper and his wife for breakfast, before they get ready to go out. The shopkeeper attaches the sheath for his sword onto his suit, before asking. "Would you like to register at the ranger's camp or try some archery practice before you enlist?"

 

-Ross

 

Ares is awakened when he suddenly drops from the air onto cushions beneath him. They eat some magically conjured stew before he asks you. "So what would you like to learn first? Reading from arcane tomes or maybe trying out magic for yourself, outdoors?"

 

-Edel

 

The guard responds, "Well you could always enlist for the militia. If you can hold a weapon and protect this town, then that could provide some direction."

 

-Nex

 

He hands you a quill, a jar of ink, and a parchment.

[Iconic]

"I'd love to, can I start right away?" Reginald mumbled slowly, he hated work.

[Jehosaphat]

"Eh, point taken. Although I wouldn't qualify that as stealing, I just didn't remember that most people don't get asked for donations by a crazy guy jumping in through their window. I'd be happy to work to repay them for that food. So....are you guys supposed to keep me here alive, or just keep me here?"

[Seraphi]

"I'd like to read some of these books. They look rather interesting, and I'd like to have the knowledge behind practical useage. Is there anything you need doing first, though?"

[Nexaduro]

I write the following:

 

Thank you, kind sir. It is a relief to find kindness so soon after it was torn from me. I hail from a village down the road, destroyed by raiders, and have come here with some of the other villagers to find a place in the world. On the matter of the healing, I will repay you if you desire, I possess some small sum of money given to me by the village elder. I was also wondering where I might find work as a musician, and tutoring in magic. I fear I would not do well as a healer, I would be stricken by the thought that my slightest mistake might end a life. Rather, I intend to learn of Sound and Fire magic, if there exist those who would teach me. Those two things, a beautiful melody and a warm fire, seem man's greatest comfort save comraderie. I was wondering if you could assist me in my quest for knowledge of these arts?

[Retech]

-Rocco

 

As Rocco steps out of the house with the shopkeeper, a town crier in the main square informs everyone of terrible news. "Dwight the Falconer has gone missing from the town. His house, ransacked. Reward offered by town officials for information leading to him."

 

The shopkeeper turns to Rocco. "Are you ready for your first mission?"

 

-Edel

 

"Well certainly. Just turn up at the guard post whenever the town bell is rung with your weapon. However, one of the falconers has recently gone missing. Perhaps you could find them?"

 

-Pieis

 

"You are free to go at any time. Just make sure not to do that again. We have some work to do. The town falconer has gone missing, with his house ransacked."

 

-Ross

 

"No, nothing at all."

 

The wizard begins guiding you through the first arcane tome. It is nothing more than a children's book, but helps illustrate each of the arcane glyphs. After commiting a few to memory, a town crier is heard outside.

 

"Dwight the Falconer has gone missing from the town. His house, ransacked. Reward offered by town officials for information leading to him."

 

The old wizard immediately took notice, and grabbed his staff.

 

"Actually, I do have something that needs to be done. The falconer seems to have gone missing and the city officials have offered a reward. Perhaps if we found then, I could persuade them to give me the keys to my old house. I have to meet with the city officials to use my magical talents to help them. Maybe you could go to the main guard headquarters in the merchant's quarter for more details?"

 

-Nex

 

"I receive my magic from the gods themselves, not the arcane winds that blow from them. If you seek magical training, I would suggest that you find a wizard in the old quarter to teach you. I must be off, as I have been summoned by the town officials."

[Jehosaphat]

"The town falconer's gone? Well that's odd. Is there any chance I could help in the investigation?"

 

(I c whut u did thar, Tech.

 

Bet that this leads us into the first dungeon of many....)

[Iconic]

Of course. Reginald asks for more information as to where he might have gone, etc.

[Seraphi]

"Will do. I just realised I haven't asked your name yet. Perhaps you could tell me, as I may need it to pass some checkpoints."

 

Once he learns it, Ares heads to the merchent quarter.

[Grim_]

Grim moves off to the old quarter flicking sparks off of his hands as he goes (sorry had to do some house work/pick some things up from a store)

[Retech]

(It's always more fun with background. Don't think I'm going to make this about mundane life, eh? :P)

 

-Rocco

 

Rocco is lead to a large oak tree near the town walls, where the rangers have called a meeting.

 

"...and I suspect that a necromancer is involved in this situation."

"Necromancers? What do the undead have to do with a ratcatcher."

"The ratcatcher is a person, and necromancers need bodies. Enough said?"

"Then why not use any other person? If they just abducted a random peasant, no one would have known!"

 

The shopkeeper enters the ring and sits down.

 

"Up to your accusations again, Charle? What is this I hear about a necromancer?"

"Ah Vinius, good to see you! I wonder how the arms trade has been. Meet any interesting characters in the business?"

"Actually, I just took on a new apprentice. His name is Rocco."

"Ah yes, splendid. Back to the case at hand though. What we need to focus on are the facts. The ratcatcher is missing. His house was ransacked but his door showed no signs of forced entry. There were animal droppings all over the place, and bits of skin and flesh, which makes me think it's a necromancer which is doing the dirty work. What do you think Rocco?"

 

-Pieis and Edel

 

"First we have to ask you to sign these forms. It basically waives our responsibility incase you happen to lose any body parts on the mission."

 

-Ares

 

"Kemios. My name is Kemios."

 

Ares arrives in the merchant's quarter.

 

-Grim

 

Grim starts walking to the old quarter, before he is stopped by a guard.

 

“What is your business in this quarter? Only those who have been given permission may enter. Those that live here do not want to be disturbed.”

[Seraphi]

(Ooohhhh I see what you did there.)

 

Ares heads to the guard base to gather information about the kidnapping.

[Iconic]

What are the Guards wearing? What weapons do they have? How many?

 

Reginald reads it and than signs it, if its something that isn't a waiver he says "What the [bleep]!! "really loudly and it offends everyone.