Slyl Collects
Slyl was surrounded by thugs. He purposefully showed bravery, even audacity, by standing so close to the others, not keeping a safe distance from their poisoned daggers. He placed Bourstag's blood-soaked seavered head upon the oaken bar, standing confidently upright, knowing he had technically completed his assignment. He was here to demand payment, but this time certain he would survive—he still had two charges left on the ring from Raven's Bluff, and this meant success no matter what danger they threw at him.
Heliofax the Black was not known to tremble or falter in any way, but this time his leg quivered a bit, causing him to shift his weight uncomfortably from side to side as he approached Slyl. He was close enough to study Slyl carefully, and did so for a time. His dagger, coated in poison, was ready to take a life this night. He thought Slyl should know how the Guild had used him before he died, and told him so.
Slyl didn't flinch as he bluffed, silently requesting something to write with. Heliofax struck the dagger deep into slyl, horified that Slyl was not unnerved by this violent act. "He is much stronger than I know," the black clad Assassin thought, "perhaps I have misjudged him."
The Rashemi rogue behind the bar winked once to Slyl, showing his support, indicating he had at least a single ally in this room on so late a night. Slyl bled upon the floor and waited for his deserved collection of books. Heliofax the Black, though disappointed in himself, did not show his frustration as he removed the three remaining tomes owed to Slyl and placed them on the table. The uncomfortable silence experienced here could deafen a person.
Slyl took the books, now the full collection of magical instruction was his. He had profited this night, thanks to the Company of Light and Darkness, without whom the 'Haldoreeve' could not have been destroyed easily, or at all.
Slyl exited Knifethrower's Inn and turned around to speak, perhaps just to insult the fooled Guild Leader one more time. Jaws dropped, and a gasp was heard as he closed the door behind him.
Heliofax the Black was not known to tremble or falter in any way, but this time his leg quivered a bit, causing him to shift his weight uncomfortably from side to side as he approached Slyl. He was close enough to study Slyl carefully, and did so for a time. His dagger, coated in poison, was ready to take a life this night. He thought Slyl should know how the Guild had used him before he died, and told him so.
Slyl didn't flinch as he bluffed, silently requesting something to write with. Heliofax struck the dagger deep into slyl, horified that Slyl was not unnerved by this violent act. "He is much stronger than I know," the black clad Assassin thought, "perhaps I have misjudged him."
The Rashemi rogue behind the bar winked once to Slyl, showing his support, indicating he had at least a single ally in this room on so late a night. Slyl bled upon the floor and waited for his deserved collection of books. Heliofax the Black, though disappointed in himself, did not show his frustration as he removed the three remaining tomes owed to Slyl and placed them on the table. The uncomfortable silence experienced here could deafen a person.
Slyl took the books, now the full collection of magical instruction was his. He had profited this night, thanks to the Company of Light and Darkness, without whom the 'Haldoreeve' could not have been destroyed easily, or at all.
Slyl exited Knifethrower's Inn and turned around to speak, perhaps just to insult the fooled Guild Leader one more time. Jaws dropped, and a gasp was heard as he closed the door behind him.
posted by The Dungeon Master | 8:57 PM
3 Comments:
A great post to document some excellent roleplaying by Tom and Thom.
So Slyl has a full set of magical instructions...but for what? A flying toaster? A recipe for Moonsea Iced Tea?
Pavel ponders.
i ponder if this magical instruction will tell me how to "releave" someone of a certain something (life or conciencness hopefully). but it could also be a recipe for some wicked poisons...but..isnt that the same :-)
Slyl - after pondering a bit, you conclude that reading volume 1 might produce more discernable information.
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