Chapter 5: Blingdenstone

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Sep 25, 2017 3:07 am
Tappy looks to Dustin with a slightly embarrassed look of surprise on her face.

Oh my me, dear adventurers, I completely lost myself in the marvel of the lady Heartboiler! I didn't mean to cause any of you any offense! I can certainly provide a slice or two of glow worm steak. We may also have some of the shredded steeder left in the back. Actually, I should probably.... her words fade away as she turns and hurries, red-faced, into the back. She returns a moment later with a tray of food with slabs of lightly seared glow worm steaks and a few mounds of the pulled steeder meat, complete with some pillowy-looking rolls.

Please, please, I really hope you don't think less of me! I would love to hear of your tales!

Meanwhile, the eccentric looking deep gnome looks at the hole in Cemos's armor.

Oh my, oh dear. What have you done to this my boy? How did, was that, oh my yes it must have been. You've been fighting oozes at some point, haven't you. Only thing that could possibly melt good steel like that, the ooze of a gray jelly, maybe? Yes. That or a black pudding perhaps. Either way, not a pretty picture. I could certainly repair - no, no repair. Those marks aren't good. It wouldn't ever be as sturdy as it could be. No, this will not do, just will not do. I've got nothing with me this trip fit for a dwarf, most things I have are scaled more appropriately for deep gnomes. However, I could likely have a set for you in two months, I would need to take some ore up to the surface. But where you'd get that. Hmm. Interesting. Perhaps... you know, perhaps if you had a good supply of materials, and were willing to spend a ten-day or two here in the city, I could try my hand at something I've wanted. You see, I'd love to make my own things, but no one here is willing to trust me. They are comfortable with the surface-made armors. But I'm positive, if you were to let me work for you, it would be a fine set of armor. the entire time, Enzo seems to focus on the armor and only the armor, almost ignoring everyone else (and everything else, including the decimated tray that once held a feast) in his soliloquy. With a shake, he looks up at the rest of you, before looking back to Cemos.

I'm sorry, I get lost in my thoughts when it comes to armor. What do you say? Would you be willing to find me enough material to make you a suit of armor? You'd likely have to take up lodging here. We'd need daily check ins so I could check individual pieces for fit?
Sep 25, 2017 12:50 pm
Cemos looks at the group when enzo mentions materials for making the armor. well I would need to make sure my group is will to stay in the city for a bit, I would not want to hold them up for just my sake alone. As for materials I believe we may have something that would be more the satisfactory for the job you're thinking of, but again I would need to make sure it's ok with them. We have shared everything we have come across together and it's not for me to take more then my fair share. Enzo would you be willing to give me and my friends a moment to talk amongst ourselves?
Sep 25, 2017 12:54 pm
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I see where this is going and I love it. If we are good with staying in town for a bit he can make my armor out of the mithril ingots we found and we can go investigate all the side quests we have come across here. Now I would need to come back day by day for him to fit me but others the b that we could have some fun. Also I would be remiss to not mention that he said he knows how to get to the surface. So if we need to discuss that as an option let's do it now. My only this with that is mabe sending some of our side companions up that are starting to loose their minds a bit so mabe they can get better. I don't know what do you guys think?
Sep 25, 2017 1:00 pm
Enzo has already begun ignoring you, pulling out a hefty leather tome stuffed with reams of parchment. A charcoal pencil has taken up a home between his nubbly fingers and you can see him already scratching out designs for a suit of armor. He seems confident that you'll give him his golden opportunity.

Tappy, looking around, realizes that Heartboiler had been trying to get a room and a bath. My apologies Heartboiler! Of course you'd want a bath! Oh my, you've all got me a flutter with thinking and not thinking, I'm completely forgetting my business! A room, yes, the keys are all in the doors, just head down that hallway there and pick whatever room you'd like. They are all the same. There are bathing supplies in the room. If you take a left at the end of the hall of rooms, you'll find a short stairway heading down to the hot springs where you can bathe. There are three separate chambers there, take your pick!

For those of you that head to the rooms, you find heavy zurkhwood doors with crude steel keys. Inside each room has a bed, a single desk, an oil lamp, a wardrobe, and a wide bench seat against one wall. On the desk there are a few items. A pile of fresh bed linens, a pile of soft towels and cloths to wash with, and a woven zurkhwood basket with vials of oils, salts, and bars of soap that are likely the bathing supplies mentioned. There is a heavy robe hanging in the wardrobe, though it's likely a little tight on Heartboiler, the rest of you it will fit reasonably well.
Sep 25, 2017 1:04 pm
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I hope there is enough mithril to make us all daggers.
Oh not to worry Tappy, I am just glad for some nonmushroom based meals. My stomach thanks you. He gave her a warm smile especially when they said they might have some steeder left.
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I am ok with Cemos getting new armor.
Sep 25, 2017 5:52 pm
Heartboiler smiles widely at Tappy ooohh don't worry darling! It's a great night and I don't mind waiting a few extra minutes for someone who's been so generous! She turns towards the hallway with rooms and walks a bit to the back before entering one. She looks at the basket, slightly confused, mumbling what's wrong with just water? Well, might as well try some of these! She then moves to the wardrobe, putting her backpack in there. She picks up the bathrobe, looks at the size, and places is back, then moves back to the desk, picks up all the towels and wash cloths, sure she'll need them all, places them over the basket, puts the basket on her arm and walks out the room, locking it and taking the key.

Heartboiler walks to one of the hot springs, sets down the basket and starts to take off her clothes, shaking her head slightly at the mess she made. While humming soft and cheerful tunes she uses one of the bars of soap to clean her clothes a bit, hanging them to dry over what must be the towelrack. She looks at Cloudstrike, unsure if she should use soap or just water to clean it. A slight shiver runs through her body as she starts to feel quite cold and with a smile she decides to just take the sword with her into the bath, cleaning it with soap if needed afterwards. Slowly she steps into the warm water, lying down, surprised to fit all the way, before picking the sword of the ledge and lowering it into the water besides her.
Sep 25, 2017 7:23 pm
As you submerge the sword into the water, that gravelly voice in your head begins to speak once again.

Ahhh, the hot springs beneath the world's crust. I have heard of their glory for long, but have never ventured from my cloud to feel them. The warmth is exhilarating, is it not, stonedaughter? You did well against the dwarf. Your blow was mighty, as the thunderstorm that fixed my mind in this steel body. I think, yes, I think the water here is sufficiently suffused with some magic I may be able to grant you some boon. Hmm. Yes, that's it. You'll know the effect when you swing your blade against a target. Just remember from now on, you must wash me every evening and any time there is a storm. the voice says before fading away.
Sep 25, 2017 8:04 pm
Bildaweer tells everyone good night and thanks Tappy for his room and full belly. He hops into the warm water almost as giddy as a small child. Washing the grime away, Bildaweer relaxes and almost falls asleep in the bath. He walks back into his room and falls into his bed. Heavy snoring and heaving dreaming soon follow.
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I'm cool with Cemos having the ingots.
Last edited September 25, 2017 8:05 pm
Sep 25, 2017 8:30 pm
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GM I forget does Mithril count as a ilver ?
Sep 25, 2017 9:28 pm
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Count as what?
Sep 25, 2017 9:51 pm
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Not that I'm aware of.... then again a lot of 5e doesn't consider material for things like that.
Sep 25, 2017 10:24 pm
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Ahhh Mithril in Lord of the Rings is True Silver
Sep 26, 2017 9:58 am
Ahh, Aobfius, you are correct, it is very nice water! I will do as you ask, you've always been generous, this is the least I can do in return... Heartboiler takes a washcloth and wipes all the dirt of the sword, before cleaning herself. She relaxes for a few more minutes, happily enjoying the feeling of her muscles relaxing, wiggling her toes and softly humming. Then her happy mood starts to fade again and she sighs an irritated sigh, getting up and quickly drying Cloudstrike and herself with the towels. She picks up her clothes, but they are still too wet to put back on. Uuuuugh! Heartboiler shakes her head and, still naked, secures her sword on her back, stuffing her clothes, the towels, cloths and soap bar she used in the basket best she can and picking it up, holding the key to her room in her other hand. Holding the basket in front of her groin area she quickly makes her way back to her room, hoping to not encounter anyone on the way, mumbling to herself. Ridiculous little creatures with their tiny bathrobes and handkerchief sized towels...
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I am definitely ok with Cemos getting his armour, we can entertain ourselves here... We can always go on a barfightcrawl if we get bored:P
Sep 26, 2017 12:54 pm
Cemos concludes his business with his friends and turns to enzo. alright friend we are in business, I happen to have. Cemos leans in and whispers. A rather large supply of mithril that should work perfectly for the armor.
Let's take what ever mesurments you need now to get started and I'll give you what you need for the job.
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Is he going to need the while shipment for the armor or is there going to be any left over?
Sep 26, 2017 1:00 pm
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Cemos get that thing acid resistance or immunity
Dustin sunk into the warm waters of the baths and almost felt like he was dissolving. Closing his eyes and enjoying the moment he allowed himself to imagine the warm waters of the bath were sunlight falling on him.
Sep 26, 2017 2:46 pm
Heartboiler, as you walk back to your room, you luckily don't run into anyone else!

Enzo looks up at you as you whisper, Cemos, eyes wide. Mithril, you say? Just how much mithril do you have? I'd need at least 20 ingots to work you a proper suit. If you have more, I would be happy to purchase it from you at quite a good rate you see. And your party could commission other pieces. Oh yes, that would be lovely, I've not worked too much with Mithril. The damned duergar tend to keep that for themselves. I won't even ask how you came upon any of it. He nods at you, looking around a bit. Let's head to your room to measure. We can discuss the particulars later. By the way, what is that symbol? he says, finally realizing you have a holy symbol.
Sep 26, 2017 3:20 pm
Cemos looks down at his chest at the amulet.this is my holy symbol of Dumathoin. It gives me strength and reminds me always of my duties to whom I serve. Let us go to my room and we can discuss it more. Cemos walks with enzo back to the room and follows his instructions for the fitting.
Sep 26, 2017 3:20 pm
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I forgot how much of the Mythril we have.
Sep 26, 2017 3:24 pm
As cemos is getting fitted he asks- Is there any way to prevent the kind of damage my old armor received for this new armor you are making?
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