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Post by murlocrates on Jan 7, 2019 16:13:24 GMT
Fresh from the most important bath he has probably ever taken in his life, Thedithas sets foot in the local tavern and allows the wash of civilization to flow over him. The small hours of the morning do not usually represent the best of Waterdeep, according to the stories he's read and the tales he's heard, but with coin to spend and memories to avoid, this calls for a good mug of wine.
He nimbly sidesteps those departing with more alcohol than sense on their tongues, and makes his way to the bar. After a brief moment of consideration he flashes a dragon to the bartender and points from himself to a table by the end of the bar, then to a bottle of suitable-looking vintage on the shelf. The bartender's nod is all the assurance he needs as he moves to claim the empty table for himself.
Thedithas leans back against the wall, tipping his chair up on its hind legs, and studies the holy symbol of Lathander in contemplation. He has seen things tonight that have never known his deity's Grace. What else does this city contain that is similarly afflicted?
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mrshnigles
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Post by mrshnigles on Jan 7, 2019 20:47:05 GMT
Gorien walks in soon after Thedithas coming from that same bathhouse. He sees that very table his companion claimed and slumps down in a chair, exhausted from their recent exploits and much in need of a drink. "my goodness do I never want to see one of those again... But I feel like we did a good thing, right?" Gorien gazes towards Thedithas' eyes in search of an answer.
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Post by murlocrates on Jan 7, 2019 21:45:47 GMT
Thedithas considers the question carefully before nodding. "I believe so, yes. Leaving the reward out of it, there is a natural order to things that should be preserved." He takes a sip of wine from his mug and savors the flavor before carefully setting it down. "Picture the city as a living being - a bush, or a tree, or something similar. In nature, sometimes a plant may develop a blight and the proper course of action is to remove the blighted section. It keeps the rot from spreading and encourages further growth of the whole. That thing in the sewer was a blight, and left unchecked it no doubt would have caused harm to more than the poor man we escorted out." He frowns as he takes another drink. "Where the creature came from is another matter entirely, and one that concerns me. I have never seen its like before."
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mrshnigles
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Post by mrshnigles on Jan 7, 2019 22:00:33 GMT
Gorien thought for a moment before coming to a conclusion: "I've heard of those types of creatures coming up from a place called The Undermountain, so I wouldn't be surprised if such a thing found it's way here. It certainly didn't belong here and I'm glad it's gone, we certainly saw to that" Gorien finds a cup and pours some wine for himself. He sits waiting for his wine to air out a bit longer before noticing Thedithas' holy symbol "You mentioned something about the light of your god down there in the sewers if I remember correctly. I've never been much for spirituality myself, at least up to this point, maybe I'm just itching to do good for once in my life you know?
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murlocrates
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Post by murlocrates on Jan 7, 2019 22:12:52 GMT
Giving the symbol a subconscious twirl with his hand, Thedithas smiles. "We can only do what we can do. It took me a long time and a great deal of meditation to understand that, but I simply do what I can to honor Lathander, and He sometimes deigns to assist my abilities. What is it that you would say you can do, my friend?"
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Post by mrshnigles on Jan 8, 2019 0:28:06 GMT
"oh" Gorien sat on that question a moment trying to give it more thought than he would normally, he felt this was somehow... Important, and that he should give an accurate synopsis of his self. "well I suppose some may label me many different ways but I'm unsure that any of those would give a real description of what I can do." Gorien drinks deep of the rest of his wine. "I used to be a pickpocket, it was a game of sorts to me to distract from a life of intensive study. It was quite fun, watching the people's reactions and the rush I would get from quickly untying someone's purse from their belt loop, almost getting caught by the watch. Good times. But to keep it entertaining me and some 'friends' would try to take more and more outrageous things. Like stealing from the watch, stealing people's clothing, even stealing weapons without anyone even noticing. I was caught sometimes of course and my parents bailed me out more than I care to admit, but I kept on stealing. Well I kept on stealing until one day I made a slip." Gorien stopped a moment to observe Thedithas' reaction "oh forgive me I shouldn't prattle on about the past like this, I should get to your question"
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Post by murlocrates on Jan 8, 2019 2:58:51 GMT
Thedithas smiles with a soft shrug. "All paths lead somewhere, Master Lightfingers. You did a good thing in helping bring that man in to get the proper care he needs. The sun shines over all things eventually, no matter their action or intent."
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Post by mrshnigles on Jan 8, 2019 3:15:30 GMT
"apparently so. I haven't picked a pocket of an innocent person in quite some time now, I kinda left that life behind for some more profitable ventures in burglary and such." Gorien stopped a moment and said "oh yes I believe I mentioned I am a mage. A novice one for sure since I rejected my studies as a child but now I feel as if the wizard in me is trying to find a place in my life."
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Post by Lunion on Jan 8, 2019 12:16:48 GMT
Sometime after the two enter the tavern the door moves once more, this time Nolul is the one to enter. Seeing his fellow companions, he walks towards them, stopping only in front of the barkeeper - " Just give us a round of ale for me and my friends over there" - pointed Nolul towards his companions, will dropping 2 silver coins.
Approaching the table, he patted Gorian shoulder - "Good friends you are, ah, not waiting for this lonely dwarf, I almost got lost again." - complained as he pushed one of the chairs.
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Post by murlocrates on Jan 8, 2019 14:36:59 GMT
"And a fair evening to you, now that we're all cleaned up and presentable again," Thedithas responds. "Gorien and I were just having a discussion, and I would enjoy hearing your take on it as well. Tell me, Nolul, what can you do?" He leans back in his chair and enjoys some more wine, smiling as the alcohol begins to loosen him up.
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Post by mrshnigles on Jan 8, 2019 15:49:27 GMT
Gorien gladly accepts Nolul into thier midst and grabs the new mug of ale, also feeling a buzz. "Yeah friend, what's your talent or somthing"
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Post by Lunion on Jan 8, 2019 17:20:39 GMT
As he downed his mug of ale, satisfied Nolul said - "As all good Dwarven, drinking his one of our most proud talents, haha" - laughed - " Now in a more serious tone, as you notice down there, I´m a druid, the first one of a long lineage of fighting Dwarven. I never could blend with them much, only my talent for smiting and woodcarving could impress them." - said as he signals the bartender to give one more mug.
"As for me, woodcarving was always my favorite, especially while relaxing with my Dawn." - spoke Nolul as his smile grow bigger - " But, not fear friends, if you ever need something more "metally", I'll be here for the task." - concluded Nolul as he downed the recently gotten mug.
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Post by murlocrates on Jan 11, 2019 19:31:56 GMT
Thedithas nods. "I find I don't have much use for metal, but perhaps I'll refer you if it comes up. So what comes next? I suppose I'm looking for work now that this sewer affair is behind us."
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