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Jeff is lurking the game tonight... which can now get off the ground </div> <div> <Missiledine> Troy, did you get my email? </div> <div> <tacit> where werwe.. Oh, I remember  </div> <div> <dukejr> he declined my invite </div> <div> <tacit> Jim, yes I just read it - ahng on a sec... </div> <div> <Missiledine> ok, where we were was Jacinta was awaiting the results of the Analysis of her sword by the mage at the Academy of Sorcery....  </div> <div> <tacit> shall I email the file or send it via ICQ? </div> <div> <Missiledine> The process will take over an hour, the apprentice who is hovering in the corner making every effort to look attentive and interested, but who's attention is often drawn to Jacinta... </div> <div> <Missiledine> Email for Mitra's sake! </div> <div> <dukejr> <adolescents..... > </div> <div> <dukejr> <.... been there> </div> <div> <Missiledine> w...will on several occassions bring you wine and snacks from a sideboard </div> <div> <Missiledine> (You still are!) </div> <div> <tacit> Jacinta is amused... </div> <div> <Missiledine> Finally the mage looks up from his work and says, "There are definately multiple enchantments. This first one is to increase the efficency of the sword in the users hand. Shall I continue?" </div> <div> <tacit> "yes, please" </div> <div> <tacit> He resumes the analysis... You hear the apprentice stifle a small sigh, for which the mage shoots him a glare... <lol> </div> <div> <Missiledine> Again an hour passes.. "The second enchantment increases the blades efficency in inflicting injury." The mage announces.. He looks at you expectently </div> <div> <Missiledine> "There are more enchantments." He explains </div> <div> <tacit> "please continue" </div> <div> <tacit> what time of day is it? </div> <div> <Missiledine> Again the wait goes on... Towards the end of the hour you see the mage is frowning... "Hmmm, most peculiar." He concludes, looking up and rubbing his eyes </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Uhmm," He looks perturbed. "The next enchantment is a limiting enchantment that overlays what follows. " He says. "I will need to do an additional analysis to see what the limits are." </div> <div> <tacit> Jacinta cocks her head - "Peculiar?" </div> <div> <tacit> "very well" </div> <div> <Missiledine> "It appears to limit the swords other functions to one person or individual..." He trails off and resumes the casting </div> <div> <Missiledine> The apprentice comes over and says quietly, "Master Gylin will need to rest a bit after this one." </div> <div> <tacit> "understood.  That will be fine" </div> <div> <Missiledine> Finally the mage looks up..."The limitations on this sword are designed to limit its other functions to the slaying of one particular person or individual..." He trails off </div> <div> <Missiledine> He looks at the apprentice..."Go fetch my cloak from my chamber, I'm chilled."  Annoyed the student leaves </div> <div> <tacit> Jacinta's eyes are raised at that comment, but she won't interrupt with questions while he is working </div> <div> <Missiledine> Gylin looks off into space for a moment, then says. "May I ask how you came by this weapon?" </div> <div> <tacit> "it was found hidden in a keep; I believe the former owner was exiled to Khun Dharga." </div> <div> <tacit> I suspected that it was enchanted, but I didn't expect anything nefarious..." </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Ahh... that might explain it then..." He leans forward and says quietly.  "The other powers of this weapon are limited to be used in killing one person and one person only... the King of Velitrium." </div> <div> <tacit> "oh, Mitra protect us." </div> <div> <Missiledine> He shrugs and picks up the sword. "It is a fine weapon and will give you much valuable service... just keep it away from the King." </div> <div> <tacit> "can you tell me more about the nature of the enchantment?  does it compell the wielder to act against the king, or provide additioal powers against him? </div> <div> <Missiledine> "I must rest a bit before continueing." </div> <div> <Missiledine> He stands up, you may wait here if you wish." He hands you the sword. "You must excuse me for awhile." </div> <div> <tacit> "and I must determine how to best  </div> <div> <tacit> <gr> </div> <div> <tacit> "of course" </div> <div> <tacit> "And I must decide what to do witht eh cursed thing" </div> <div> <Missiledine> He will leave. About two minutes later the door opens and the apprentice is standing there with a cloak looking confused </div> <div> <tacit> "He excused himself to rest a moment" J offers helpfully </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Uhmm, right. Is there anything I can get for you?" </div> <div> <Missiledine> <Are you going to wait?> </div> <div> <Missiledine> (Updating the web site now...) </div> <div> <tacit> Perhaps water - and do you know how long he might rest..  I could return tomorrow if it would be more convenient" </div> <div> <Missiledine> "He will be about an hour, I should expect. You are welcome to wait." </div> <div> <Missiledine> (Site updated) </div> <div> <tacit> what time of day is it? </div> <div> <Missiledine> mid afternoon by now, threeish </div> <div> <tacit> "thank you, I will - I would liek to speak with Master Gylin more" </div> <div> <Missiledine> He nods his head, "I will return with some refreshments. please," He says earnestly. "Don't leave the room alone." </div> <div> <tacit> <meanwhile, back at the ranch...> </div> <div> <tacit> "of course" </div> <div> <Missiledine> Gallus... you will have successfully peddled the arms and other junk you wanted to sell </div> <div> <dukejr> k. He will then preceed to compare prices etc for the shopping list he has  </div> <div> <Missiledine> Payment will have been made by letter of credit rather then cash... </div> <div> <dukejr> around 6 he calls it a day and goes for supper. </div> <div> <dukejr> good </div> <div> <Missiledine> ok...  (I will email you totals etc later) </div> <div> <dukejr> he plans to look for mercs int he evening.  </div> <div> <Missiledine> Gallus will spend the afternoon wheeling and dealing... Right </div> <div> <Missiledine> Jacinta... About an hour later the door opens and Master Gylin returns </div> <div> <Missiledine> He sits down at the table and says, "Have you made any deciscions?" </div> <div> <Missiledine> <My Spelling is getting worse... to say nothing of my typoing </div> <div> <tacit> "my concer is whether the enchantments will compel the wielder to act against the King - how difficult would that be to determine? </div> <div> <tacit> "or infuence the wielder in any way, as far as that goes..." </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Hmmm, well you have presumably carried it and have not felt a compulsiuon to go to the City and kill him... </div> <div> <Missiledine> ...so it can't be too powerful." </div> <div> <tacit> True - though I have kept it in my pack and not wielded it...  but I know little of these things. </div> <div> <Missiledine> "However, if it were brought within sight of the King.. well, that might be different." </div> <div> <tacit> I think I have learned enough about the weapon for now...  I wonder if i could have leters penned for my Abbot and Lord describing what you have gleaned about the weapon/ </div> <div> <Missiledine> "If you wish." </div> <div> <tacit> "I would much appreciate it, thank you" </div> <div> <Missiledine> "To whom do you wish the letters addressed?" </div> <div> <tacit> sorry, AFK </div> <div> <tacit> Jacinta considers a moment.."Perhaps that is not a good isea after all..My apologies, the letters will not be required.  Shall we settle my account?" </div> <div> <Missiledine> He nods in agreement and does some math in his head.... $150 </div> <div> <Missiledine> <Guys, I have to let my dog out. BRB> </div> <div> <tacit> k </div> <div> <Missiledine> sorry about that... fool mutt took off after some deer. He's pushing 80 in dog years! </div> <div> <dukejr> good dog! </div> <div> <Missiledine> <Gonna give himself a heart attack> </div> <div> <tacit> hee hee </div> <div> <dukejr> lets hope the deer took the threat seriously. nothing worse than a dog the deer dismiss as no threat. damages the ego </div> <div> <Missiledine> <You should see him come limping in...> </div> <div> <Missiledine> <Gave him an asprin and sent him to bed.> </div> <div> <dukejr> lol. poor dog. :-) </div> <div> <Missiledine> ok... you settle your account and Master Gylin will escort you to the main doors. "Good fortune with the weapon. Remember, keep it clear of... you know who." </div> <div> <tacit> anyway - Jacinta will pay the $150,, plus an additional $25 - she also asks if it is possible to have the additional enchantments remove or nullified at some point? </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Hmmm, perhaps. Though it would be tricky." </div> <div> <tacit> "OK.  Thank you again for all your help" </div> <div> <Missiledine> "You are welcome, good day." He lets you out the main door and closes it.  A student appears almost immediately to escort you to the gate. </div> <div> <Missiledine> A few minutes later you are back on the street </div> <div> <tacit> J is merrily led away - OK, maybe not merrily... </div> <div> <tacit> return to the dwarven blacksmith </div> <div> <Missiledine> where to? </div> <div> <Missiledine> ok </div> <div> <Missiledine> you arrive without incident... the shop is still open </div> <div> <Missiledine> you do not recognise the man behind the counter this time </div> <div> <tacit> J approaches the counter </div> <div> <Missiledine> <The counter waits in anticipation...> </div> <div> <tacit> <is it quivering?> </div> <div> <Missiledine> <sorry... couldn't resist> </div> <div> <tacit> doest eh guy look up? </div> <div> <Missiledine> yes... he looks up.... "Can I help you?" </div> <div> <tacit> "I'm interested in having a sword rehilted" </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Ah, very well. What kind of sword would that be?" </div> <div> <tacit> "This sword"  she presents it </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Hmm, a broadsword.. Good quality... What type of hilting would you like? Gilt? Jewels?" </div> <div> <tacit> "something simple, utilitarian." </div> <div> <Missiledine> "Ah, I see. But it is hardly becoming for such a quality weapon." </div> <div> <tacit> "beautt is in teh eye of teh beholder, it is not?  I prefer my something subtle.  I am also considering my time - how long would it take to have a basic crosspiece hilt put on? </div> <div> <tacit> <I are an englush majer!> </div> <div> <Missiledine> He sighs, "A day." </div> <div> <tacit> "and the cost?" </div> <div> <Missiledine> "For a basic hilt like one of those..." He gestures towards several racked swords with wire wrapped hilts. "twenty farthings ($100) " </div> <div> <Missiledine> (To be accurate, wire wrapped grip, plain unadorned crossbar, rounded steel pommel> </div> <div> <Missiledine> Gallus:  When will you go out to seek mercs? Supper? early evening? Late? </div> <div> <dukejr> after supper. </div> <div> <Missiledine> ok... soon then </div> <div> <dukejr> early evening. he doesn't care to stay out too late. he has a busy day tomorrow. </div> <div> <dukejr> 7ish </div> <div> <Missiledine> right... at thge Crow? </div> <div> <tacit> THat would be just fine - May i return for it this time tomorrow? </div> <div> <dukejr> yes </div> <div> <Missiledine> He nods in agreement and takes the sword from you and gives you a chit in exchange </div> <div> <tacit> "thank you"  and she leaves </div> <div> <Missiledine> And go where? </div> <div> <tacit> if there's still daylight to burn, to the cathedral (back the direction she just came from) </div> <div> <Missiledine> It's getting on after 5, it's getting dark </div> <div> <Missiledine> (And late back East) </div> <div> <tacit> ah, probably should return to the inn, try to hook up with the others </div> <div> <Missiledine> ok </div> <div> <Missiledine> <Its almost 1 am here Gents, so I am going to pack it in.> </div> <div> <dukejr> night </div> <div> <Missiledine> good night </div> <div> <Missiledine> He goes quick! </div> <div> <tacit> wow! then, i guess this is goodnight... </div> <div> <Missiledine> goodnight </div> <div> <tacit> later </div> <div> <Missiledine> yep </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>