Nephis
Adventurer
Nemo struggles to keep up with his companions, while also remaining as inconspicuous as possible while within the environs of Ravenswood. There are the occasional sneer and (happily badly) aimed kick, but walking in the company of such a tall and beautiful pair as the elegant dark skinned human woman (by appearances) and the very pale elfling, not to mention the massive and well-armed Guardian of the Ruby Spire stands him in good stead ... or at least better than he would fare on his own. He does see some less-than-friendly side glances at Jendi from some, the occasional cautious looks at Toriq and even Mylistra.
He thinks through the conversation he and the witch had earlier in the day, about friends and family, about loss, and about the two women needing rescue: his cousin Beppa and her friend and client Elena. Nemo hopes that he was not precipitous in trusting her with the identity of the organization his cousin founded and of which he is a member, The Children of Sorrow, and in suggesting that they might be of service regarding Elena if the group would reciprocate in helping to free Beppa.
In the marketplace, Mylistra quickly gathers the ingredients she needs to replace her tisanes and to make more of her mystic salves, as well as some sanctified incense for her new rituals. While she is making these purchases, Toriq takes the others with her to purchase foodstuffs to replace their rations and other supplies.
Early the following morning, Toriq takes Nemo with her to catch more squirrels and other small mammals in order to make more jerky. Importantly, it will leave Juniper House empty for Mylistra's study, since Jendi is also out at a coffeehouse, meeting a friend from Blackstone with news from the University. Nemo is curious about that because the warlock remains pretty tightlipped about why he left. How did this "friend" get in touch with him, anyway? he wonders.
There is no evidence of the friend when Toriq and the halfling meet her brother at the coffeehouse to strategize about the rescue. Nemo proposes checking his old haunts and his various sources for information about the wedding. He asks his friends if it's possible to purchase more of that wonderful potion that the dryad had given to him: it literally saved his life!
And that is how Nemo meets Shiogtelm, a very cranky and elderly goblin and somehow a friend to the Guardians of the Ruby Spire and - apparently - members of his own family. After following Toriq through the nondescript door and down a nondescript hallway, Nemo wonders where in the universe his friend's sister is leading him. Then, Toriq taps three times on the wall, pauses, taps two more times, and finally - after another pause - gives seven very quick taps. The wall slowly slides open in a dusty room filled with shelves. The young halfling stares at the myriad of objects, books, stones, etc. littered over every surface. In his distraction, he barely notices Toriq addressing someone else in the room. Then he hears an preemptive cough and turns toward what he now realizes is a desk with a occupant sitting behind it, regarding him sternly.
The generally intrepid halfling is dumbstruck as the rheumy eyes peer over the rims of very thick glasses to look him over. At Toriq's nudge, the young rogue stammers his desired purchase. When told the cost, Nemo takes out his pouch, counts out the coins, and hands them over meekly. Gnarled fingers take up the coins and subsequently hand over a dusty potion bottle. Meister Shiogtelm says, "I hope you don't mind the flavor of old socks, but, then, any nephew of old Rubee must be more than familiar with that!" and cackles madly at his witticism. In a more serious tone, the meister continues, "but do not come here without her. It is not safe, for me nor for you."
He thinks through the conversation he and the witch had earlier in the day, about friends and family, about loss, and about the two women needing rescue: his cousin Beppa and her friend and client Elena. Nemo hopes that he was not precipitous in trusting her with the identity of the organization his cousin founded and of which he is a member, The Children of Sorrow, and in suggesting that they might be of service regarding Elena if the group would reciprocate in helping to free Beppa.
In the marketplace, Mylistra quickly gathers the ingredients she needs to replace her tisanes and to make more of her mystic salves, as well as some sanctified incense for her new rituals. While she is making these purchases, Toriq takes the others with her to purchase foodstuffs to replace their rations and other supplies.
Early the following morning, Toriq takes Nemo with her to catch more squirrels and other small mammals in order to make more jerky. Importantly, it will leave Juniper House empty for Mylistra's study, since Jendi is also out at a coffeehouse, meeting a friend from Blackstone with news from the University. Nemo is curious about that because the warlock remains pretty tightlipped about why he left. How did this "friend" get in touch with him, anyway? he wonders.
There is no evidence of the friend when Toriq and the halfling meet her brother at the coffeehouse to strategize about the rescue. Nemo proposes checking his old haunts and his various sources for information about the wedding. He asks his friends if it's possible to purchase more of that wonderful potion that the dryad had given to him: it literally saved his life!
And that is how Nemo meets Shiogtelm, a very cranky and elderly goblin and somehow a friend to the Guardians of the Ruby Spire and - apparently - members of his own family. After following Toriq through the nondescript door and down a nondescript hallway, Nemo wonders where in the universe his friend's sister is leading him. Then, Toriq taps three times on the wall, pauses, taps two more times, and finally - after another pause - gives seven very quick taps. The wall slowly slides open in a dusty room filled with shelves. The young halfling stares at the myriad of objects, books, stones, etc. littered over every surface. In his distraction, he barely notices Toriq addressing someone else in the room. Then he hears an preemptive cough and turns toward what he now realizes is a desk with a occupant sitting behind it, regarding him sternly.
The generally intrepid halfling is dumbstruck as the rheumy eyes peer over the rims of very thick glasses to look him over. At Toriq's nudge, the young rogue stammers his desired purchase. When told the cost, Nemo takes out his pouch, counts out the coins, and hands them over meekly. Gnarled fingers take up the coins and subsequently hand over a dusty potion bottle. Meister Shiogtelm says, "I hope you don't mind the flavor of old socks, but, then, any nephew of old Rubee must be more than familiar with that!" and cackles madly at his witticism. In a more serious tone, the meister continues, "but do not come here without her. It is not safe, for me nor for you."
- our intent (I think is obvious) is to try to rescue Elena - this seems more in keeping since two members of the group do not yet know Nemo very well.
- per Nemo's suggestion, they will try to enlist the aid of his organization The Children of Sorrow in the intervention.
- Mylistra purchases 40 gp of Mystic Salves & 60 gp of Sanctified Incense (uses Toriq's ring to pay for it.)
- Mylistra will spend at least one day learning her new rituals and writing them into her own book.
- Nemo's Streetwise check to find potion of healing: r6 +9 = 15 vs. 9 Easy DC (for common items purchased in Familiar Settlement and not Dangerous Situation) = Success. Cost 50 gp
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