"Well," he replies. "the archmagus would be the best choice, but good luck trying to talk with him at the moment. Otherwise, I'd suggest Mistress Vidon would be your best bet, I know she's has done a lot of work with arcane foci."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[[Does Brand know how to find these people and/or has he met them? Names on doors? If not:]]
"Mistress Vidon. I don't think I know her. Can you tell me anything about her?"
[[Else]]
"Thank you. I will do as you suggest. Now to a more delicate matter, and I'm sorry to ask this, and I must ask in utmost confidence, but while you still had your powers did you ever pick up anything particularly disturbing about poison or plots to kill people in town? There are some dark rumours I have heard, and I hope they are false."
[[Does Brand know how to find these people and/or has he met them? Names on doors? If not:]]
[[Brand does not know Mistress Vidon and suspects she must be new to the School.]]
"Mistress Vidon. I don't think I know her. Can you tell me anything about her?"
[[Else]]
"Thank you. I will do as you suggest. Now to a more delicate matter, and I'm sorry to ask this, and I must ask in utmost confidence, but while you still had your powers did you ever pick up anything particularly disturbing about poison or plots to kill people in town? There are some dark rumours I have heard, and I hope they are false."
[[Endif]]
"Mistress Vidon?" says, Minton. "Well... she's an alumnus of the School who spent some time in Galth before recently taking up a position here. She's taken over some of the classes previously taught by the archmagus, who feels he no longer has the time to teach properly."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Mistress Vidon?" says, Minton. "Well... she's an alumnus of the School who spent some time in Galth before recently taking up a position here. She's taken over some of the classes previously taught by the archmagus, who feels he no longer has the time to teach properly."
"Interesting...you mentioned the archmagus was hard to contact before...it's odd he should take time away from teaching, especially at the school. Do you know what's going on, or how long he will be preoccupied?"
Minton shrugs his shoulders and then says, "Not odd at all, really. As the head of the school, he has lots of responsibilities both inside and outside these walls. Recently he's been tied up working with the investigators looking into the death of the warlord, but really the job of running the school is enough for one person as it is, without having to teach as well."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Brand nods, "Ah...I didn't realize. That makes much more sense now...but speaking of investigations -- and I'm sorry to ask this, and I must ask in utmost confidence -- while you still had your powers did you ever pick up anything particularly disturbing about poison or plots to kill people in town? There are some dark rumours I have heard, and I hope they are false."
Taking on a serious look, Minton says, "I heard many things, many of which I did not want to, but, unless they were a direct threat to the School, I never spoke of them—and never will. Besides most of the bad thoughts were just passing fancies, which the person would never have acted on anyway. There is a big difference between what people think and what people will actually do."
Then he smiled, "But the reality of my... gift, is that what passes through most people's mind on a day-to-day basis is transient and ephemeral and not worth listening to most of the time. And the people I dealt with on a regular basis used all sorts of techniques to keep me from hearing their secrets. Most of them sang songs in their head—badly, which was very annoying."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Brand laughs, "I always imagine I sing well, and would most certainly have thought the mental version would be a virtuoso performance. It is sad to think that, even in ones imagination, the objective truth is otherwise. You know...I'll have to remember that. If I think someone is eavesdropping, not only should I sing, but I should sing as badly, loudly and as annoyingly as possible. I wonder what the worst songs would be?"
"But more seriously, I'm glad you didn't hear anything to back these rumours. Is there by any chance, anyone you know who has the abilities you used to have, or a magical means of reproducing it?"
"Magic," he says. "I believe it can be done by magic, Wamzut told me so. However, as to who could do this... Maybe Wamzut? Or perhaps the archmagus? Both of them have stopped me hearing their thoughts in the past if they didn't want me to. As to others like me: no. I know of no one else who can hear thoughts, and I wouldn't want to wish it on anyone either."
After a moment, he then adds, "Hold on a moment, the high priest of the temple of Donai can supposedly tell if a person is lying. Maybe he can hear thoughts too. I've never met the man, so I don't know for sure, but maybe that's for the best, as I don't know what would happen if I heard my own thoughts."
"Well, that's another avenue to pursue then. You have been a most gracious host, and gate-keeper, and it will be sad to see you leave. Can I buy you lunch, dinner, or at least a drink some time before you depart?"
"Thank you, Alaric..." says Minton slowly. "The idea of going to a tavern for a drink after so long is enticing. I accept you offer. When would you be available?"
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[[What is the current time?? Guessing too late and too early to hit the tavern; if so, then:]]
"How about tomorrow? I could come here at around mid day? I have another engagement tonight, but nothing planned for the next few days. I just got back and am trying to find my feet again. So much has changed."
[[What is the current time?? Guessing too late and too early to hit the tavern; if so, then:]]
[[About three hours past midday.]]
"How about tomorrow? I could come here at around mid day? I have another engagement tonight, but nothing planned for the next few days. I just got back and am trying to find my feet again. So much has changed."
"I think that will be okay," says Minton. "I will have to arrange someone to tend the gate."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Apologies, i thiught because you were away when i arrived, that it would be ok. If tomorrow night works better, we could try for that. Though there's a risk I'll be called away."
"Is there something the matter? If there's a problem, or something you need help with, all you need is to ask. You have always been a great help to me, I would be delighted to return the favour. Or if there's something else..."
"No, no," says Master Minton, looking a little surprised. "... It's just things have been... stranger than usual lately, and I'm not use to dealing with people without hearing what they are thinking."
"Anyway," he says after a moment's thought. "I won't hold you up any longer, you must have come here for some reason..."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"True enough! I came here primarily to see you, and get your advice. When I said you would be missed, it was not a mere pleasantry. To me, you are the face of the School."
"It must be very strange for you now; like going from being sensitive to even the slightest of sounds, to being completely deaf. I don't want to offend, but it's not clear to me that Aieda did you the best favour she could. It must be hard now. I understand why you might leave, and I am also a little surprised. I can not even guess what I would do in your circumstances. Are you sure it's wise to leave your friends from these past decades[[?]] behind? Friends are important to me ... as you probably know."
Minton throws his hands up in the air and exclaims, "But what service can I provide the School now? I am just a normal man, and I dread the thought of something slipping past my guard now that I would have caught easily just a tenday ago. Truly, I should go, leave this role of guardian to someone better able to defend the School, and the archmagus would let me, he is very sympathetic to my case. But I am torn. While she is within these walls, I feel I should stay, even if she no longer wishes to see me, and doesn't know what is good for her."
Brand is momentarily stunned by this rush of words. Clearly Master Minton has been holding back, and is only now venting a lot of pent-up anxiety.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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"Well," he replies. "the archmagus would be the best choice, but good luck trying to talk with him at the moment. Otherwise, I'd suggest Mistress Vidon would be your best bet, I know she's has done a lot of work with arcane foci."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[[Does Brand know how to find these people and/or has he met them? Names on doors? If not:]]
"Mistress Vidon. I don't think I know her. Can you tell me anything about her?"
[[Else]]
"Thank you. I will do as you suggest. Now to a more delicate matter, and I'm sorry to ask this, and I must ask in utmost confidence, but while you still had your powers did you ever pick up anything particularly disturbing about poison or plots to kill people in town? There are some dark rumours I have heard, and I hope they are false."
[[Endif]]
"Mistress Vidon?" says, Minton. "Well... she's an alumnus of the School who spent some time in Galth before recently taking up a position here. She's taken over some of the classes previously taught by the archmagus, who feels he no longer has the time to teach properly."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Interesting...you mentioned the archmagus was hard to contact before...it's odd he should take time away from teaching, especially at the school. Do you know what's going on, or how long he will be preoccupied?"
Minton shrugs his shoulders and then says, "Not odd at all, really. As the head of the school, he has lots of responsibilities both inside and outside these walls. Recently he's been tied up working with the investigators looking into the death of the warlord, but really the job of running the school is enough for one person as it is, without having to teach as well."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Brand nods, "Ah...I didn't realize. That makes much more sense now...but speaking of investigations -- and I'm sorry to ask this, and I must ask in utmost confidence -- while you still had your powers did you ever pick up anything particularly disturbing about poison or plots to kill people in town? There are some dark rumours I have heard, and I hope they are false."
Taking on a serious look, Minton says, "I heard many things, many of which I did not want to, but, unless they were a direct threat to the School, I never spoke of them—and never will. Besides most of the bad thoughts were just passing fancies, which the person would never have acted on anyway. There is a big difference between what people think and what people will actually do."
Then he smiled, "But the reality of my... gift, is that what passes through most people's mind on a day-to-day basis is transient and ephemeral and not worth listening to most of the time. And the people I dealt with on a regular basis used all sorts of techniques to keep me from hearing their secrets. Most of them sang songs in their head—badly, which was very annoying."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Brand laughs, "I always imagine I sing well, and would most certainly have thought the mental version would be a virtuoso performance. It is sad to think that, even in ones imagination, the objective truth is otherwise. You know...I'll have to remember that. If I think someone is eavesdropping, not only should I sing, but I should sing as badly, loudly and as annoyingly as possible. I wonder what the worst songs would be?"
"But more seriously, I'm glad you didn't hear anything to back these rumours. Is there by any chance, anyone you know who has the abilities you used to have, or a magical means of reproducing it?"
"Magic," he says. "I believe it can be done by magic, Wamzut told me so. However, as to who could do this... Maybe Wamzut? Or perhaps the archmagus? Both of them have stopped me hearing their thoughts in the past if they didn't want me to. As to others like me: no. I know of no one else who can hear thoughts, and I wouldn't want to wish it on anyone either."
After a moment, he then adds, "Hold on a moment, the high priest of the temple of Donai can supposedly tell if a person is lying. Maybe he can hear thoughts too. I've never met the man, so I don't know for sure, but maybe that's for the best, as I don't know what would happen if I heard my own thoughts."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Well, that's another avenue to pursue then. You have been a most gracious host, and gate-keeper, and it will be sad to see you leave. Can I buy you lunch, dinner, or at least a drink some time before you depart?"
[[Please note my addendum to my last move. You might like to change your move.]]
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Thank you, Alaric..." says Minton slowly. "The idea of going to a tavern for a drink after so long is enticing. I accept you offer. When would you be available?"
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
[[Happy with last move: wording still applies]]
[[What is the current time?? Guessing too late and too early to hit the tavern; if so, then:]]
"How about tomorrow? I could come here at around mid day? I have another engagement tonight, but nothing planned for the next few days. I just got back and am trying to find my feet again. So much has changed."
"I think that will be okay," says Minton. "I will have to arrange someone to tend the gate."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Apologies, i thiught because you were away when i arrived, that it would be ok. If tomorrow night works better, we could try for that. Though there's a risk I'll be called away."
"No, no, tomorrow lunch should be fine," he says. "I'll make sure I'm available."
Brand has the sudden insight that Minton is hiding something.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Is there something the matter? If there's a problem, or something you need help with, all you need is to ask. You have always been a great help to me, I would be delighted to return the favour. Or if there's something else..."
"No, no," says Master Minton, looking a little surprised. "... It's just things have been... stranger than usual lately, and I'm not use to dealing with people without hearing what they are thinking."
"Anyway," he says after a moment's thought. "I won't hold you up any longer, you must have come here for some reason..."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"True enough! I came here primarily to see you, and get your advice. When I said you would be missed, it was not a mere pleasantry. To me, you are the face of the School."
"It must be very strange for you now; like going from being sensitive to even the slightest of sounds, to being completely deaf. I don't want to offend, but it's not clear to me that Aieda did you the best favour she could. It must be hard now. I understand why you might leave, and I am also a little surprised. I can not even guess what I would do in your circumstances. Are you sure it's wise to leave your friends from these past decades[[?]] behind? Friends are important to me ... as you probably know."
Minton throws his hands up in the air and exclaims, "But what service can I provide the School now? I am just a normal man, and I dread the thought of something slipping past my guard now that I would have caught easily just a tenday ago. Truly, I should go, leave this role of guardian to someone better able to defend the School, and the archmagus would let me, he is very sympathetic to my case. But I am torn. While she is within these walls, I feel I should stay, even if she no longer wishes to see me, and doesn't know what is good for her."
Brand is momentarily stunned by this rush of words. Clearly Master Minton has been holding back, and is only now venting a lot of pent-up anxiety.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.