[Sat Nov 30 20:27:11 EST 2002]

[DM]: Most of you are off in your dreamlands while the rest of you bed down for the night to get some rest for the big day ahead. Other then a few bangs of a door all is quiet and you find yourselves nodding off.

Borathor rolls over and looks in the direction of the sound then lies his head back down. Only a sigh can be heard as he tries to rest his weiry mind.

Syrenia wrinkles her nose at the sound but remains asleep.

[DM]: What seems like to short of time, you are startled awake by the keep banging upon doorways in the hall. "Moring rise and shine time to vacate the rooms!"

Syrenia moans and let's out a long sigh before saying to herself..."Yeah...yeah...".

Borathor grumbles out some incoherent phrases at the keep's rude knock, leaps to his feet and rubs his eyes. "Well, that was definety not the best rest I have ever had." He looks to Syrenia and smiles at the lass....knowing the day brings something new and different. "So, when shall we start the good deed doing?"

Balthazar gets up quietly in his room and gets ready for the day.

Syrenia gets up and stretches..."You heard the old man...we meet the Queen at noon."

Jarl gets up and dressed ready for the meeting with the queen

Borathor laughs at Syrenia's quick temperment, turns to Jarl and looks proudly at his Dwarvish compadre. "Jarle I hope you brought all you can must. I believe the next few weeks will be most testing"

[Jarl]: "so what we going to do carry all are crap with us to meet with the queen or keep the rooms for one more night?"

Syrenia dresses and arms herself and then sits down on her bed..."We should go see the trading costers and ask news about Waterdeep while we're in the Sword Coast."

[Balthazar]: "I think it would be wise to take it another night.."

Syrenia looks to Jarl..."You really think we'll be staying...won't we just teleport back to Harrowdale after we see her?"

[Jarl]: "Me only brings what me can. Sure we can do that. "

Borathor looks to Jarle and replies, "I don't think we will see this room agian" He then looks to Syrenia at the mention of Waterdeep and sighs. "I suppose we can do that "

[Balthazar]: "We can't take loads of equipement with us to meet the queen, or leave it lying outside..." just shrugs though, since it's just a detail.

Syrenia points to Tollong..."He said he wasn't going to meet her...leave the stuff with him."

Balthazar nods "Sounds good."

Jarl walks down to the inn keeper "can we keep the room till this evening?"

Syrenia yawns..."Let's go get some breakfest." She opens the door and heads downstairs.

Balthazar packs his own, rather limited gear into his pack, and takes it with him downstairs for now.

Borathor gathers his gear, readies himslelf, then heads down to the bar. He approaches a seat and lightly plops down. "Keep! I'll have the finest food you can muster. Oh, and some fine wine to go with it"

[DM]: Making your way down into the inn you see Kir sitting with Jarl & Syrenia over at a table, he appears to be waiting for you. Ah over here" Waving, "Good morning i trust you all slept well? Please grab a bite to eat and relax soon we shall leave for the Great Hall."

[Jarl]: "well we have the room for one more day if we need it. It's time to eat and go to our meeting"

[DM]: "Ok i see you are all coming together." Rubbing his chin looking over you all. "Hmm indeed we will have to stop by the market before we go."

Balthazar sits and eats quickly.

Syrenia raises an eyebrow and asks, not looking forward to the answer..."Oh...and what for?"

Jarl is just wearing his fine clothing and minor items like a belt pouch and holy symbol. no real gear

[DM]: "Well indeed lass you cant go before the Queen looking like that, now can you. A new set of fine clothing is in order i see."

Borathor looks onward to the inn-keeper for his food and wine. Seeing him he asks again, "I'd like your finest wine and meal"

[DM]: "Well yes i see and you look mighty presentable thier sir. Amazing how your kind cleans up isnt it?"

Jarl smiles fixing his cuffs

Balthazar doesn't say a word, polishing the armor plates of his armor...

Syrenia rolls her eyes..."ahh crap...I'll have to wear a gown won't I?"

[DM]: Innkeeper nods and sets you up with a bottle of wine and some cold eggs.

[Jarl]: "ohh..hope ye didn't shave ye lags" stepping back out of slapping range

[Balthazar]: "Now, don't go overboard... A gown wasn't very suited for travelling, was it?"

Syrenia gives Jarl a murderous look before stabbing her plate with her fork and starting to eat.

[DM]: Smiles, "well my lady nothing like a first impression, course you could go in the way you are looking like a worn out" Goughs while putting his hand over his mouth. "Hmm excuse me."

Borathor looks at the wine then at the eggs, shaking his head he grabs the wine and takes the cork from it. "This will cure what ales ya" He then takes a large drink before putting the bottle in his backpack. "Keep the change!" he mutters after tossing a platinum coin onto the bar.

Balthazar arches an eyebrow :"Wine in the morning?"

Syrenia shrugs to Balthazar..."He does it all the time...I don't even notice anymore..."

Jarl "what's wrong with a good strong drink to start the day?"

Borathor looks over at the human and grins..."Sure you really should try it sometime. It sharpens the senses!"

Syrenia turns to Kir..."And we shouldn't have to change...she should expect this..." she points to her old dirty clothes..." from adventurers."

[Balthazar]: "So say the dr... Nevermind..."

[Jarl]: "don't forget lad, then worn out old cloths were good enough to save ye hide.." in a mello voice

[DM]: "Very well lass it was just a thought since we would be going by the market, but we will do as you wish."

Borathor raises his eyebrow at the human then looks to Syrenia and laughs. "You look fine>"

Syrenia grins and points at Balthazar..."I wouldn't go calling him anything if I we're you...he's been saving our lives at every turn."

[Balthazar]: "True enough, although one can have a few faults despite having many qualities."

Syrenia nods to Balthazar..."Of course but he can do whatever he wants as long as keeps his head in a fight.

[DM]: "Well if your all finished eating and drinking we can be on our away across the town to the hall then."

Jarl stands beside the table, ready to leave whenever the rest are ready

Balthazar nods to Kir and gets up.

Syrenia nods..."Let's get this over with..."

[Borathor]: After finishing his meal Borathor rises and looks at everyone. "Ok, guess it's time to embark" He then moves towards the door without another word.

Jarl follows Bor and Kir out the door

[DM]: Finally gathering yourselves up you make your way out on the town folloing Kir to the Great Hall, in hopes of making a name and some coin for yourselves once more.

Balthazar also follows..

Jarl watches old Kir as they walk "Ye knows, ye still looks like an old mage to me, not that if ye are it's not a bad thing"

[DM]: The weather is chilly with a light breeze coming from the north hitting you as you cross raods and alleys before being blocked by buildings once more. The townfolk seem to be up and about as most of the shops begin to open for the new day.

Balthazar looks about casually as they walk along...

[Jarl]: "ye ever been to Waterdeep there Kir?"

Syrenia walks next to Borathor and whispers something to him.

Borathor stays along Syrenia's side. He moves with suspicious eyes upon the people of the city.

[DM]: Proceeding through town you find yourself in an area with less and less shops, as they give way to large fenced estates and mansions.

[DM]: "Me no sir i had a friend from there once, but that was some time ago."

Borathor laughs loudly after Syrenia whispers to him. "Calm down lady we have time alone soon enough." He continues walking along.

[Jarl]: "ye wouldn't happen to know of anyone in town that might be in the know on waterdeep would ye?"

Syrenia shakes her head and continues to follow the old man.

Borathor smirks and continues...

Jarl smiles "crazy love-birds, to be young"

[Balthazar]: "Hmm.."

[DM]: You find yoursleves walking along side a vast garden that streches across the town from the south to the north. Various plants and trees are growing here giving shelter to small benches and walkways that intermingle within it.

[DM]: "You should try the traders for nearby cities they would know more then anyone, i would know of."

Syrenia bonks the dwarf on the helmet..."Shut up you."

Jarl rubs his head for he has no helmet on "yawl! what i do?"

Borathor seems amused by the light chattering of the group he is with, whil all the long deep concern runs through his mind.

[Borathor]: As he walks past each tree, Borathor stops as if he knows it and looks them up and down. You know that one only grows on certain parts of the realm and is very rare" He points to another and starts rambling to himself about its beauty and uses...

[DM]: In a short time you see the end of the garden that gives way to massive stone walls. Nearing the end you see a large gate straight ahead.

[Balthazar]: "Strange that a garden with so many benches would be empty... seems like a waste to me."

[DM]: Approaching the gate you see there must be twenty or so guards here on and off the wall. One makes his way to Kir as they say only a few words before he steps aside letting you all pass. While the rest keep a peering eye upon your every moves.

[Borathor]: Seeeing the gate before him, Borathor looks to the human and smiles at him menicingly. "LOoks like this is where you shine"

Jarl examines the stone work of the walls as they pass by

Balthazar smiles :"I suppose.. we shall see."

[Jarl]: "you'll do fine"

[DM]: Making your way through the courtyard you go off to the left of the small castle in the center, and around to what looks like a chapel attahched to the side. Two clergymen stand at the doors enternce.

Jarl looks for marking on the chapel to determin the god it's to

Borathor looks at Jarle in disbelief. "Are you feeling ok? Did somone slip sone woog root into your ale again, or did you just wake up and finally not find your face stuck to an object?" Borathor laughs as he slaps the dwarf on the back..

[Borathor]: "I have never seen you so jovial"

[DM]: Entering into the chapel you see a nice size gathering hall able to seat a few hundred folks looks like. Kir turns to you, "Please this way you may be seated in here." Opening two double doors to the left.

Balthazar sits and ties an elaborate peace knot around his sword hilt.

[Jarl]: "I'll slip ye some root boy. if ye keeps it up' in a low voice

[Borathor]: Realizing his humor has been wasted on the dwarf he simply sighs and then goes in and takes a seat.

Syrenia whispers to the Half-elf and Dwarf..."Come on...not here..." takes a seat but doesn't get too comfortable.

[DM]: Sitting in the fine plush furniture of the room you look around the walls seeing they are mostly covered in tapestries of nature seems and animals in the wild. Every now and then you see a castle of white spotted through out the scenes.

Jarl walks over to one of the chairs and sets down

[Borathor]: "This is my kind of room!", Borathor blurts out. He immediatley forgets about the dwarf and starts to look at the nature scenes as if hypnotised.

Syrenia slaps her head and shakes her head..."We should've left him with Tollong."

[DM]: A good bit of time goes by as you start to wonder if they have forgotten about you. There have been no signs of any movement anywhere near you or the front doors.

Balthazar shifts in his chair, full armor not being made for sitting...

Jarl just sits and waits thinking over what will soon come and looking for sign/hints of the faith of clergy

[Borathor]: Borathor has become bored and is now pacing the room, mumbling about human plitics and why he shouldn't be involved. He takes a large sip from his wine bottle and blurts out. "Ok, I suppose this will be something easy like nothing to worry about"

Syrenia turns around..."I won't ask for you to sit down but atleast stop drinking."

[DM]: While you begin to get restless one of the tapistries begins to move to the side, beyond the rooms extends further up to a throne where six guards line the back wall. In fron of them sitting in the throne is a young lady with flowing black hair dressed in a sheer silky blue gown. To her right is another man and to het left is Kir.

[DM]: Kir steps down towards you, "Greetings rise to Queen Leahra, and the High Priest Loftos."

Borathor stops pacing and looks up at the humans. "Hail...its a pleasure to meet you"

Balthazar rises

Jarl stands up as the queen enters

[Balthazar]: and bows.

Syrenia gets up and grins as she sees the guards and whispers to herself..."just 6?"

[Borathor]: "I am Borathor Ravenwood of Waterdeep"|

[DM]: Once doing so Kir goes on to indroduce you all to the Queen and loftos. With that being said Kir steps aside and into the shadows.

Jarl also bows when the queen is in the right location and time

Syrenia glances at Jarl and bows herself.

[DM]: Loftos steps forward, "Welcome and thank you for coming today. We have a very important problem on our hands and Kir has told us you are interested in partaking in a little adventure, is this correct?"

Borathor caughs then looks at the woman and grins while lowering his head in a respectful manner.

Jarl continues to stand until the queen grants to be seated

Balthazar nods :"Yes, that's correct."

Borathor looks at the man..."Define little!"

Balthazar gives Borathor a sharp look at his outburst

Syrenia stands next to Borathor and squeezes his arm.

Borathor whispers into Syrenia's ear....

Jarl watches the priest respectfully as he speaks, his cheak twitches when Bor has his outburst

Syrenia sighs.

[DM]: "From the infromation giving to us from Kir and what we know of The Thief Dahnakriss we believe he is heading to Bloodstone. Do you know of this place?"

[Balthazar]: "I myself do not know of it. We actually know very little about the details of this whole affair, as I'm sure Kir has told you."

Borathor shakes his head. "I have seen it on my maps though and could navigate there if needed"

Syrenia whispers to Bor...

Borathor pulls a map case out of his backpack and begins to look it over. His attention is focused on the map even with Syrenia whisperin in his ear. He then points to a specific spot and replies back to her in whispered tones. "There its right there"

[DM]: "Well indeed if you wish to go you will need to become familier with the village there, it will be your only safe haven to work from. We will provide you with the basic gear you will need and a supply of food, along with that we will give you a pair of tongs and a lead box in which to place the stone for transport. If you succeed the Queen has authorized me to pay each of you 10,000 gold pieces for your troubles, and anything you may aquire on your journey other then the stone it self. Is this understood?"

Syrenia nods to him and listens to the Queen.

Balthazar nods to the high priest slowly and turns to Borathor, to see his reaction on what the priest has said..

[DM]: "Well then if there are no questions Kir will see you to your lodging."

[Balthazar]: "I do have one questions, if you'll do me the honor of hearing it."

Borathor looks to the others and then to the human woman. "I accept on the terms that we all get new breeches. It seems to be an issue of ours and if we are to get this stone representing you surely you want us to look our best" He smirks and once again bows his head respectfully to the woman.

Balthazar waits for a reaction before asking..

[DM]: Loftos nods to Balthazar, "Yes what is it sir?" Turns and gives an odd look toward Borathor.

[Balthazar]: "We would like to know as much as possible about the thief. His description, perhaps his history if you know it. Also, what opposition we could expect, as well as the feelings in the village of Bloodstone with regards to this fair Kingdom."

[Balthazar]: "I apologize for so many questions, but they are vital to our success I believe."

Borathor smiles at the man respectfully while thinking of how nice it would be to drag him through the mud screaming like a stuck hog. He then looks at Balthazar listens to his words.

[Borathor]: "I would like to add one thing if I may? Besides the breeches I was wondering what significance this stone holds? Is it magical and why the tongs. I may have forgot why we need them?"

[DM]: "Dahnakriss is a master theif who seems to have dedicated his life to stealing the stone. He has done this once before to have favor with his guildmaster. Unfortunetly we only recovered the stone and not him as well. Today he is believed to be the guildmaster in the citadel of assassians in the Bloodstone valley."

[DM]: "You will have to travel through the Mists to Ice mountain there you will find the stone."

[Borathor]: "Besides the breeches I was wondering what significance this stone holds? Is it magical and why the tongs. I may have forgot why we need them?"

[Balthazar]: "Ah... I see. I imagine this Citadel has a certain influence in the village?"

Balthazar gives another sharp look to Borathor when he mentions the breeches again

[DM]: "The stone belonged to King Ganto's and we wish to bury it with him, The tongs are for holding the stone for its powers are mostly unknown, we believe it may effect those who touch it."

Balthazar nods respectfully to the Priest and waits for him to answer his last question.

[DM]: 'No the Bloodstonians have no grip upon the citadel nor does it have one on them. You would be doing them a great favor in ridding them of this thorn that plagues the lands."

Balthazar nods :"Alright, that's good to hear. It will make things much easier I'm sure."

Balthazar looks at the others to see if they have more questions

[Balthazar]: "Well, I believe we have no more questions. stands as if waiting to be excused.

[DM]: "Then if there are no more questions we must bid you farewell the Queen has much to do."

Balthazar bows, and takes a few steps backwards before turning around and exiting, urging the others with him.

[DM]: Kir steps up from the shadows and bows, "Good day my lady" Then turns to you all ok come follow me to your quarters."

Borathor nods and listens to the conversation....

Syrenia bows and begins to shove Borathor out of the door..."Come on you."

Jarl follows bowing and then leaving

Borathor gets up and smiles at the woman before exiting the room.

Balthazar follows Kir...

[DM]: Making your way out into the courtyard once more, you see the day has warmed up a little as the sun now shines brightly down upon the town.. Kir leads you away from the chapel and around to the back of the castle.

Syrenia sighs..."I'm glad that's over..." She then turns to Borathor..."You do realize you're never going to meet royalty again."

[Borathor]: "Syrenia you know better than that. We are needed and these people don't care what questions I asked. They asnwered them hoping we would save them"

[Jarl]: "not unless hes in a jester's outfit"

Borathor laughs at Jarle's comment...

[DM]: Kir leads you to a corner fort built into the wall beyond the castle, making your way inside you see a quite nice place to rest though not as nice as the palace it will do. "Please come in if you anything anything at all just ring this bell and the manservant will get you what you need."

Syrenia shakes her head..."We aren't the only adventuring band out there...she could find others. We are expendable but we need this."

[DM]: Kir turns and heads for the door, "I will see that all your needs are met and here by morning, have a good evening." Bows and exist the bunk house.

Borathor walks into the room and replies, "How about some good meals and drink?"

Balthazar nods to Kir in thanks.

Syrenia gets in..."So what are we waiting for?"

[Jarl]: "Kir, what do you think are chances are with this kingdom if we return the stone? We are looking to gain friends and build alliances" he looks to Bor "at least some of us are"

Syrenia shakes her head..."Let's focus on the quest ahead. This won't be easy."

Balthazar nods in concordance with Jarl...

Borathor takes a bite of some rations and waves Jarle off with only a mumble. He then washes it down with some wine from now quarter low bottle. Setting the bottle on the table and looks around , "Anyone want some of this?"

[DM]: Looking about you see Kir is now two thirds across the courtyard having already left the bunk house sometime ago.

Syrenia finds a chair and sits down..."Citadel of assassins...maybe we can get answers about the ring while we're there."

[Borathor]: "you won't make many freinds talking to yourself", he blurts out. Laughing, he takes another bite.

[Jarl]: "hmm. well I quess it could have went worse. What ring are you talking about?"

[Balthazar]: "I think we should call the manservant and ask for our supplies soon, we're wasting time I believe..."

Syrenia takes out the ring with the emblem of a ram..."The ring we keep finding on those who are hire to kill me and Bor."

Balthazar arches an eyebrow :"Have you ever thought that perhaps the enemy tracks us using that?"

[Jarl]: "maybe a sage could help you with that. Also if you find the guild you might be able to close that door on your problems"

Syrenia leans back..."No magic is on it..."

[Jarl]: "that part of your problems I'm meaning locate item?" grumbles

Syrenia shrugs..."Locate person?"

Jarl nods "true"

Balthazar isn't following too much on the magic talk so he does his put off morning exercises in a corner...

Jarl rings the bell

Syrenia looks at everyone..."So what do we do next? We teleport to Harrowdale and sail to Calaunt?"

[DM]: After ringing the bell a large 7 foot tall skinny human man appears in the back of the room, "Yeess what is it you need of me?"

[Balthazar]: "I thought we were headed to Bloodstone?"

Syrenia turns to Borathor..."Is Bloodstone a port?"

[Jarl]: "do ye knows why Kir left us here and when he will be returning?"

[Borathor]: "No ! Its an area of cold ground near mountains."

[DM]: "Hmmm i would suspect you are to retire here for the night and he will return when the doors makes a sound sir."

Syrenia scratches her head..."Where's the closest port then?" grins at the manservant..."He's a mouthy one..."

[Jarl]: "bah, then we can be leaving to collect our things in the Inn and hit the road"

[Balthazar]: "We need the tongs, and the box, first."

Syrenia shakes her head..."Tongs and lead box...we don't have 'em..."

Syrenia follows...

Jarl walks back to the inn to collect his belongings

Borathor lays around the rest of the day and then tries to get a good night sleep.

Syrenia goes to bed.

Jarl walks back to the room and goes to sleep after casting a spell

[DM]: You piss the day away and go off to sleep, to wake the next morning to the soft voice coming from over your heads, as the towering manservant wakes you. "Time to get up."

Balthazar gets up, a little creeped out by the voice.

Syrenia gets up and readies herself for the next day.

Jarl gets up "good, might we be leaving this time?"

Balthazar quietly does his workout, then keeps quiet, following his vows for the first time in a few days.

Jarl washes up and sets before a table waiting for new news

[DM]: Making your way down to the sitting room you see several new packs spilling over with fresh gear and rations, atop each pack is a fresh set of brand new breeches. Upon the table in the center of the room is a hardy meal awaiting you all. Made up of fried eggs, breads, some sliced beast, milks, and juices.

Syrenia shakes her head as she sees the breeches..."By tymora."

Jarl walks over and sets down to eat

Borathor sets down and begins to eat he looks over at Syrenia and smiles. "I told ya so", looking down at his new breeches.

Balthazar grins and takes a seat

[DM]: While you are eating Kir comes in with Tollong, "Ah you are all up good, good to see. I have your box and tongs for the gem, and brought your other comrade as well."

[Jarl]: "Toll, did you happen to bring our gear as well?"

[DM]: Tollong looks around at the house, "Yeah sure leave me at the inn while you all party it up in this."

Syrenia grins..."Well, maybe next time you'll come along."

[DM]: Kir looks to the packs, "Those there contain all the gear you made need for this mission including certain items for your class. New ropes, oils, paper, torches, etc etc"

Jarl continues to eat "Kir, I have a question for you while your still here this time"

[DM]: "Sure sure what is it little friend?"

Balthazar finishes his meal and looks through his pack...

[Jarl]: "Kir, what do you think are chances are with this kingdom if we return the stone? We are looking to gain friends and build alliances" he looks to Bor "at least some of us are"

[DM]: "Hmm well that would make the Queen very happy, not that she isnt or anything, but being in good favor with any ruling house has to have its up and downs i would suspect. I have done this all my life so its not that bad for me. But for commoners like yourselves i quess being around royalty gives you the jidders huh?"

Jarl nods "sometimes"

Balthazar arches an eyebrow "I didn't know I looked like a commoner..."

[Borathor]: "I'd bet she kiss your wrinkled, bearded face if you return that stone to her. I would say yes she would definatley be grateful"

[DM]: "Well i mean no offense but to ask the queen for new breeches i i could only assume that you are unable to get your bare needs. Course i thought that boat we were on was yours maybe it was that other fellows."

[DM]: "But yes he is right noble or peasant the Queen would be very greatful if the deed is completed."

Jarl smiles "no lad, we have coin and boats, just some of us been left in the wood to long" he winks to Kir

[DM]: "Along with 10,000 gold thats enough for many more pair. " Laughing as he lifts a mug of juice to his lips.

[Balthazar]: "Nevertheless... It's difficult to look like a courtier when you're running over the lands..."

[DM]: tollong looks around, "What do you mean 10,000 gold, and when were you all planning to tell me this?"

Syrenia shrugs..."We already have that much in the group money plus the boat we're selling. We have any plans for the money?"

[Jarl]: "Lad you missed it, the queen was handing out bags of gold last night, sorry"

[Borathor]: We were going to keep it secrete and cut you out Toll. Until now of course", Borathor smirks as he gests the man.

[Jarl]: "aye yes, selling that boat over to me if me remembers corretly. The gold for the stone should help you build that tower ye keep talking about"

Syrenia nods..."I should have enough to get it started."

[DM]: "Well then with the little things aside where would you like to go first." Making his way over to hold open the door.

Syrenia raises an eyebrow..."Go where and for what?"

[Balthazar]: "To begin our journey I'd say."

[DM]: "To get under way for the stone, you dont plan on staying here do you?"

Balthazar quickly packs his things and shoulders them.

Jarl walks over and picks up his pack a stuffs the pants into the pack

Syrenia goes over to Borathor and takes the rod of passage from his pack..."I guess we all agree on using this?" She waves the rod around..."But to where?"

[Jarl]: "unless Toll brought with him our gear from the Inn we will need to stop there and get it"

Borathor gathers his new and old gear and then stands. "I think I'll try these breeches on later."

Tollong nods as he stuffs his face, "Yeah, yeah its out side."

Jarl gets the rest of his stuff "do you know of any places close to this bloodstone place? Bloodstone, I like the sound of that"

Syrenia glances down at the rod and looks back up to Jarl..."Shouldn't we go to Harrowdale to get our wagon and horses?"

[DM]: "Come then let us go see Qasmar, then so he can get you under way."

Syrenia blinks..."Who?"

Balthazar follows, eager to get things going

Jarl nods and follows "i don't think we will need the horses in the mountains"

[DM]: Kir leads you across the courtyard to a large square building where he goes inside and motions you all to follow him.

Jarl continues to follow old Kir

Borathor walks along side Syrenia....

Jarl walks close to Syr and whispers to her

[DM]: Making your way inside you see a large hollow building sitting in the corner is a man dressed in blue robes flipping through a book. He stands as you enter the area.

[Borathor]: "You could use some furniture"...looking aorund

[DM]: "Ah Qasmar how are you today? These are the people who will be traveling to Bloodstone Village." Kir informs him of your pending adventure as he steps towards the center of the room.

Balthazar bows respectfully.

Syrenia grins at Jarl and whispers to him...

Jarl nods to the mage "good day"

Borathor stands there wondering where all the furniture is.

[DM]: Qasmar looks toward you all, "I do not need furniture i do not live here, this is where we send things around the realm."

[Borathor]: "Things? You mean us?"

[DM]: "Now if you please come over here and stand right here." Making a line in the dirt floor for you all to stand at.

Borathor moves up and stands where the man says next to Syrenia.

Balthazar looks to Kir a moment :"Ah, I had forgotten... I left my horse at the in stables, please, have him cared for, I will pay the necessary costs upon my return, and should I not return, I leave him to the Kingdom."

[DM]: Tollong stands on the line.

Syrenia raises an eyebrow..."You're a mage?"

Balthazar goes to the inn.

[Jarl]: "this thing works right? a gnome didn't make it, right?"

[Borathor]: "Looks like we are about to go to Bloodstone"

Syrenia stands within the limits.

Borathor puts his winter gear on

[DM]: "Not quite lad you will be heading to Heliogabalus next to the lake of Mogador."

[DM]: Kir pulls Jarl up, "Here take this with you slipping a ring off his finger, now when you get back i want it back mind you but for now it will help you in your journy. It is a ring of spell storing and contains, 2 neutralize poison and 2 raise dead, and a stone to flesh spell upon it. Take good care of it for i have had it half my life."

Balthazar looks surprised

Jarl looks shocked "mmm, me? I will make sure you get it back. than..thank you" he slides it onto his finger

Syrenia smiles..."Any rings for me?"

[Jarl]: ya, and its not like I will be using the spells on myself, nods once more to Kir and sets into the correct area in the room

Syrenia looks around..."I guess we're ready."

[DM]: Once you are all in line Qasmar walks over to a small box on the wall and opens it releasing a lever inside. Once pulled down the rooms fills with glowing walls of purple as it seems to close in upon you from all sides.

Balthazar puts a hand on his sword in case they appear somewhere bad

[DM]: As the wall grows closer to you Qasmar smiles with a broken smirk as the purple hue begins to embrace you.

Jarl watches and waits digging out his axe from his pack

[DM]: You arrive on the shores of a lake as water washes up upon your feet. Out across the waters you can see ships and barges sailing back and forth. They seem to be coming from around a bend in the shore to your left.

Jarl quickly changes cloths behind a tree and puts his traveling gear on

Syrenia glances at the bend..."I guess Bloodstone is over there..."

Syrenia takes a few steps back to keep her feet dry.

[Jarl]: "so Bor you have the map we will follow you"

Syrenia points to the left..."Shouldn't we just go that way?"

[Jarl]: "i don't know, I don't even know where this lake is in the realm"

Syrenia begins to walk on the shore to her left..."Let's go."

[Jarl]: "so we take the Bloodstone path then?" looking up from Bor's map

Balthazar follows Syr

Syrenia smiles..."Let's just see where those boats came from."

[DM]: You make your way round the bend to see large walls encircling a city beyond.

Syrenia stops and looks at the walls..."Well...that could be Bloodstone." heads towards the walls..."Well only one way to find out."

[DM]: You make your way up to the city gates and see folks going in an out most of them have a small horse looking creature with long shaggy hair trailing off them.

Jarl looks on the map then to the city's location "I think we need to move on towards the mountains and follow the road more, what do you think Bor?"

[DM]: "What road is that Jarl" looking at the map.

[Jarl]: "hello, what be the name of this fair city?" to a passer-by

[DM]: You make your way up to and in the gates of the city.

[DM]: "This is Heliogabalus the biggest city in Damara and the surrounding area."

Jarl points to the map "I think it might be a trail, but they call it the reach, it heads up to the bloodstone pass" continues on past the city along the reach trail heading north towards bloodstone pass "thank ye"

[Jarl]: "how far it be to Goliad, if ye don't mind me askin?"

Balthazar puts on a scarf and a cloak

[DM]: "Goliad be 2 to 3 day travel up the river."

[Jarl]: "We could see if any merchants are heading that way and ride with then as guards?" "any caravans heading that way this time of day?"

Syrenia scratches her head..."What's Goliad?"

Jarl points on the map "no idea. but it's on the way"

[DM]: "I do not know sir, now if you don't mind i have things to do. Good day." Mumbling as he leaves down the street.

Syrenia grins.

[Jarl]: "thanks! he waves"

[Jarl]: "shall we?" he walks into the city and will stop to talk with a friendly looking town guard when he sees one

Syrenia follows Jarl..."Where are we heading?"

Jarl continues to walk looking for a merchant area and a town guard, he will most likely walk the main road through the town/city

[DM]: The townsfolk here dress in light garbs of earth tones, even with the crisp cool air the most you see as cover is some with leather breast plates and simallier types of armor.

Jarl pulls out a warm winter clock from the new pack and puts it on if he gets cold

[DM]: Every one you pass startes at you as if burning into your soul with their eyes. For the most part they look like a pleasent lot of folk.

[Balthazar]: "So, what should we do? Go by foot? Is that even possible? Or try to find a better way inside?"

Jarl will also look for sick or unheathy children and stop to heal them

Borathor nods, "I say we rent some mounts and travel there."

[Jarl]: "lets see if there are any caravans heading that way first"

Balthazar nods

[DM]: "Maybe we should rent a coach and let someone take us there. You all always want to make good impression. This way you can ride right up to the gate like somebody we are not." laughing as he breaks out his wine for another drink. "Anyone like some?"

[Balthazar]: "We should go inside then. Any caravans should be readying themselves there"

[Jarl]: "go back to the woods lad, it's called maners not being something your not"

[Borathor]: "Blah these people don't want buddies they want suckers who are willing to put their lives on the line, while they sit back in plush chairs by a warm fire eating nice big hot meals everyday."

[Jarl]: "if I was to meet with an elven lord in his/her kingdom I would dress and act the same. it's just showing a good face and respect for yourself, your people, and or your clan. "

[Borathor]: "Hmm " Takes another drink and moves on."

[Jarl]: "parden me sir, where might we find the market area or any caravans heading north towards bloodstone pass?"

[Borathor]: "Heh the market be on the west side of town, and there be no caravans these days, its winter lad. Stroms can roll in an out burying you in the mean time."

Syrenia sighs..."Ohh great."

[Jarl]: "great, thanks. so nothing heading out to the north" he heads for the market

Syrenia scratches her head..."Is there any other way to reach the pass?"

[Borathor]: "Well the barges still go up the river they only get suck in ice though. Good day" Babbling off as you head away towards the market.

[Jarl]: "well, I'm open to ideas? an barge maybe?"

[Balthazar]: "The barges sound good then... if they get stuck on ice, we can go by land I suppose."

Syrenia shrugs and looks to Jarl..."I guess we can just take a barge and hope for the best..." she then looks at the buildings surrounding her..."Might aswell leave now. Nothing here for us."

[DM]: "There is no way to know for sure if a storm will even hit at all between here and there, but the merchents dont risk loads of goods for it, They wait for spring thawl."

Jarl nods "lets go find a barge then, if we hit ice you can always use your fireball spell" a grin crosses his face

Syrenia grins..."Aye...I got a flame arrow now too."

Jarl rolls his eyes "Moradin save us all"

Syrenia glances around..."Ok so the boats were...that way." She heads off towards the docks.

Balthazar follows...

Jarl follows

[DM]: Making your way down towards the docks you see the market is just on the inside of the wall. This area is fairly crowded you would guess the city of this side to hold at least 20,000 or more folks within its walls.

Jarl whispers "watch for thieves"

Syrenia grins..."Sure...believe me...I can spot them from far away."

[Balthazar]: "I pity the thief foolish enough to try to steal from me..."

Jarl heads for the dock looking for a harber master's building or something like one

[DM]: Reaching the docks you see it is full of one and two level barges, along with some fishing boats and a few sma sailing ships at its port. Up and down river boats and barges move back and forth upon the icy waters.

[Balthazar]: "We should look for a barge that seems to be loading cargo, and ask to board if they're headed for Bloodstone."

[Jarl]: "Bal, might be best if you or Syr work on getting us a boat ride"

Balthazar nods...

Syrenia grabs Balt's arm and heads toward the barges..."Come on Pally..."

[DM]: Walking along the docks you see no harbor masters quarters or anything to that effect.

Balthazar chuckles and nods

Jarl follows and watches the masters at work

Balthazar stops at the closest 2 level barge that seems to be active and asks if they're leaving foR Bloodstone, and if so, if they're taking passengers

[DM]: You make your way to one of the two story barges, as the captain figure calls orders upon its deck. He makes his way to the side to you. "What is it you want?"

Syrenia leans on Balthazar as he talks to the captain.

Jarl stays back a little, grinning a little

Syrenia pokes Balthazar in the ribs as he doesn't answer..."Well we were wondering if you were heading to Bloostone pass!"

Balthazar nods :"If not, then perhaps you could tell us if someone willing to take passengers is."