...I can't help but wonder if he is defying the will of Mithra and Donai by remaining amongst the living..."
Brand ponders for a long moment, wondering what he can say, wondering what he should say, and idly thanking the gods that Minton does not have his powers at the current time.
"I think it's a complex business -- it seems that anything to do with Wamzut is. When I look at what I saw him do in the few months I knew him, of all the lives he saved, I can not help but think his continued presence in this world would be a boon to all."
Brand smiles, a distant look in his eyes. "He could be damned annoying, though. I'd potentially even ask myself if he somehow annoyed Donnae by saving all those lives!"
"Be that as it may, I would not prejudge him until I heard his side of the tale which, sadly, it sounds like I never shall. To me, he never seemed one to harm others who had not first tried to harm him. Perhaps this elf attacked him for some reason?"
[[If it's at all likely he would know this:]]
"And -- this should probably go no further than between you and I -- Seeker Harlan was an abusive and obnoxious prat, who probably deserved to be closer to Donnae: far more so than Wamzut, certainly."
[[Unsaid. Brand has no prior knowledge of Seeker Harlan. He does know about Seekers though, and probably recognises that the job they do is supposedly for the good of the Mithran-based society. But of course, there are likely bad apples in any barrel.]]
[[End if]]
Brand shakes his head. "It does seem life is getting stranger by the day; plots in the city, my friends still missing, Wamzut dead. And I've been having these very uncomfortable repeating dreams."
Brand looks at Minton with renewed intensity, "They haven't been back, have they? Melitta and Dworkin?"
[[As an aside, I am thinking part of Brand's rebellious years might have also been the rejection of the (seemingly) very devout mother's beliefs. I'm sure he is by no means atheist (hard to be when they do exist), but his experiences with Venuss and to a lesser extent the Temple of Tauron, would probably have led him down a path more akin to "most people seem to be out for what they can get, why expect any different of the gods".
He is, I think, quite aware of the pervasiveness of the religion -- and the power of potentially mendacious gods -- so would not broadly express these views. His sense of "are gods good or bad" is probably managed on a case-by-case basis. He probably doesn't like Donnae because of Venuss' treatment, and now because of Wamzut.
Is this plausible and acceptable from your view?]]
Brand looks at Minton with renewed intensity, "They haven't been back, have they? Melitta and Dworkin?"
"I don't know of this Dworkin of whom you speak," he says, "but Melitta was here in the School the day before the avatar of Aieda appeared."
[[Dworkin may have been a sorcerer, but being an Angolorian, he was never a student at the School of Occult Studies, nor did he ever visit it in this timeline, it seems.]]
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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.
[[Unsaid. Brand has no prior knowledge of Seeker Harlan. He does know about Seekers though, and probably recognises that the job they do is supposedly for the good of the Mithran-based society. But of course, there are likely bad apples in any barrel.]]
[[Any chance of a roll? He may have known of the guy before he was Seeker...or encountered tales of him when he was living rough...Religion? History? Insight?
eg. "If Seeker harlan was once called Jothar Harlan, then...."]]
"I don't know of this Dworkin of whom you speak," he says, "but Melitta was here in the School the day before the avatar of Aieda appeared."
Brand sits up, "Really? Did she say where she was going? And...if she comes back, is there any way I could leave a message for her?"
"... No," he says after a moment's thought. "She was very guarded with her thoughts, something she became very good at when she was a student. However, if she comes back in the next little while, I'm happy to give her a message. Would you like a piece of paper and a pen to write it down?"
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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.
[[Unsaid. Brand has no prior knowledge of Seeker Harlan. He does know about Seekers though, and probably recognises that the job they do is supposedly for the good of the Mithran-based society. But of course, there are likely bad apples in any barrel.]]
[[Any chance of a roll? He may have known of the guy before he was Seeker...or encountered tales of him when he was living rough...Religion? History? Insight?
eg. "If Seeker harlan was once called Jothar Harlan, then...."]]
[[I made a roll for you, and no. Brand does not know Seeker Harlan.]]
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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.
Melitta, I am concerned that both you and Dworkin have disappeared; my attempts to find either of you have been to no avail, but I will continue to try. Let me know if you need help. Leave a message with Minton if possible (so that I may stop searching, at least), and let me know if we can meet. Yours, Brand.
"Here it is; if she appears again, can you send an urgent runner to both my families city residence and to our estate?" Brand opens his satchel and pulls a [[Engle/Con??]] from his satchel, grabbing a small amount of food at the same time to feed the dog. "It is quite unlike them to both just disappear, and is of great concern to me. I know Melitta had some problems with a certain item she found, but the disappearance of Dworkin is mystifying." He thinks a moment, then continues. "If, by some chance, a tall solid Angolorian [[describe Dworkin, pity about the missing undead arm...I actually think that was a Hugh Hanghop result, when Dai San died, but not certain]]....would you mind also sending a messenger? I really appreciate your help!"
He hands the note and money to Minton, "I hope that will cover your expenses and such." [[The money he'd give would be twice what's needed]]
Brand sighs, then shakes his head. "That's a weight off my mind; I should have left a note before I departed. There are a small number of other matters I'd like to discuss, if you still have time?"
[[Does Brand know the concept of Latent Sorcerors?]]
Melitta, I am concerned that both you and Dworkin have disappeared; my attempts to find either of you have been to no avail, but I will continue to try. Let me know if you need help. Leave a message with Minton if possible (so that I may stop searching, at least), and let me know if we can meet. Yours, Brand.
"Here it is; if she appears again, can you send an urgent runner to both my families city residence and to our estate?" Brand opens his satchel and pulls a [[Engle/Con?? A con probably wouldn't cover both messages, but an engle would, with lots of change.]] from his satchel, grabbing a small amount of food at the same time to feed the dog [[There's a lot in that satchel. Therefore, he would probably only have one dagger in there. I have amended Brand's character sheet to show this.]]. "It is quite unlike them to both just disappear, and is of great concern to me. I know Melitta had some problems with a certain item she found, but the disappearance of Dworkin is mystifying." He thinks a moment, then continues. "If, by some chance, a tall solid Angolorian [[describe Dworkin, pity about the missing undead arm...I actually think that was a Hugh Hanghop result, when Dai San died, but not certain. As far as I remember, that happened after the ring incident, which means it didn't happen in this world.]]....would you mind also sending a messenger? I really appreciate your help!"
He hands the note and money to Minton, "I hope that will cover your expenses and such." [[The money he'd give would be twice what's needed. Definitely, if an engle, significantly more in fact.]]
Brand sighs, then shakes his head. "That's a weight off my mind; I should have left a note before I departed. There are a small number of other matters I'd like to discuss, if you still have time?"
[[Does Brand know the concept of Latent Sorcerors?]]
[[I think I've answered all of the above I can at the moment.]]
"I will certainly try to pass on these messages, Alaric," says Master Minton, "but I am going to be leaving Constantine in about a tenday's time; I am going to visit family in New Nineveh. And then... who knows. I am not the gate master I once was—thanks be to Aieda—so maybe the School will be taking on a new guardian."
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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.
"Can you suggest a way of getting the message to Melitta should she visit after you leave? Does she have personal space here, or someone they often consult when they are here?"
"Can you suggest a way of getting the message to Melitta should she visit after you leave? Does she have personal space here, or someone they often consult when they are here?"
Master Minton takes the coins and then hands them back, "Perhaps you should talk with Haneena, the archmagus' personal assistant. She has made a special place in the eating hall where messages to students can be left. She might even know where Melitta can be contacted. In fact, if anyone is likely to know, it would be she."
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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.
"That sounds like a very good idea, thank you. Do you mind if a give a little food to ... Bruxa, is it?" he says holding up the food.
[[If agrees, then he calls to the dog and lets it sniff his hand, then offers the food. If not, he eats it.]]
"I have to say, you have been most helpful already. But...at risk of straining your generosity, I do have a couple more things I wanted to ask:
- who here would be good to talk to about the making of magical items? [[If Brand knows this, don't ask -- he probably does know, given his accessories]] - is there any way that one such as I could learn magic? [[if he's heard of latent sorcery then ask: - is there any way to be tested for potential latent sorrcery? - 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?" - I must admit, I came here in the hopes of maybe asking you to help with a matter that could have benefitted from your old abilities...do you know of any other people who may be able to do what you could do? - [[Has Brand met Haneena before? If not, ask directions....]]"
"That sounds like a very good idea, thank you. Do you mind if a give a little food to ... Bruxa, is it?" he says holding up the food.
[[If agrees, then he calls to the dog and lets it sniff his hand, then offers the food. If not, he eats it.]]
[[Bruxa isn't in the gatehouse, which is Minton's living quarters. He's chained up under cover just inside the gate (he has his own doghouse). Brand has also probably noticed that Minton's place seems a little knocked about—from an over-excited and very large dog.]]
"I have to say, you have been most helpful already. But...at risk of straining your generosity, I do have a couple more things I wanted to ask:
[[I'd prefer to do the following sort of thing in actual conversation with the NPCs over several turns. Doing so helps me develop the setting in a more controlled manner (For example, adding material to the world site), it also gives me more of a chance to develop the NPCs' personalities, and finally it allows me to do turns faster and in a more controlled manner.]]
[[Therefore, could you please ask the next question in the form of a piece of dialogue. Note that I won't be answering it tonight as it is already after midnight and it has been a long day for me.]]
- who here would be good to talk to about the making of magical items? [[If Brand knows this, don't ask -- he probably does know, given his accessories]]
[[Brand's sword was made by people in the direct employ of the crown who had nothing to do with the School. He doesn't know who in the School would be able to do this.]]
- is there any way that one such as I could learn magic? [[if he's heard of latent sorcery then ask: - is there any way to be tested for potential latent sorrcery?
[[Brand has heard of latent sorcery.]]
- 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?" - I must admit, I came here in the hopes of maybe asking you to help with a matter that could have benefitted from your old abilities...do you know of any other people who may be able to do what you could do? - [[Has Brand met Haneena before? If not, ask directions....]]"
[[Brand has not met Haneena before to talk to. He has likely seen her at a distance with the archmagus, someone he has met, but only once and only briefly.]]
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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.
"That sounds like a very good idea, thank you. I have to say, you have been most helpful already. But...at risk of straining your generosity, I do have a few more things I wanted to ask, if you don't mind?"
[[If Minton seems amiable:]]
"I have been tested and it seems that I am not an innate sorceror, but now understand that there is such a thing as a latent sorceror. Is this something that can be tested for? Or are there common things to look out for or to try?"
- Talk to Mistress Vidon (Latent sorcery and magical items)
- talk to Eddard about Arion worshipper and the 'apparition' that seems to have caused so much chaos. Doe they REALLY think it was a benign visit? Sounds more like a Lord of Chaos to me...
- Talk to archmage
Bookshop
- ask about pacts (he mentioned them in relation to animal spirits, I think) (link and link); if this is Warlock, it seems like a good option for Brand, despite low Charisma.
- ask about lens trick
- ask abou tbooks on sentient races
- ask about OTHER books on magick
To Get(?):
- Itich Book - Reports from early explorers - Latect Sorcery
- who here would be good to talk to about the making of magical items? [[If Brand knows this, don't ask -- he probably does know, given his accessories"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 (relevant post)
- is there any way that one such as I could learn magic?[[if he's heard of latent sorcery then ask: - is there any way to be tested for potential latent sorrcery? "Any of the masters would know more about this than I do, I suspect," Minton replies. "I was just a simple scribe before my curse came upon me, not a sage or a scholar." (relevant post)
- Minton: 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?" Short version: NO/Not Willing to talk (relevant post)
- Minton: I must admit, I came here in the hopes of maybe asking you to help with a matter that could have benefitted from your old abilities...do you know of any other people who may be able to do what you could do?"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."(relevant post)
"That sounds like a very good idea, thank you. I have to say, you have been most helpful already. But...at risk of straining your generosity, I do have a few more things I wanted to ask, if you don't mind?"
[[If Minton seems amiable:]]
[[He seems happy to keep talking.]]
"I have been tested and it seems that I am not an innate sorceror, but now understand that there is such a thing as a latent sorceror. Is this something that can be tested for? Or are there common things to look out for or to try?"
"I'm afraid I can't be of much help to you here," says Minton. "I'm not a magus... I do know that some latent sorcerers have an affinity to some metals though. Gold, silver, even iron, if applied properly, can apparently activate a person's latent ability. But it can happen other ways too. I've even met one one sorcerer who was visiting from Sorenden who was only able to do sorcery when he was drunk."
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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, "Only able to do sorcery when drunk. That would make for interesting times. So...when a latent sorcerer is near the thing that triggers their talent, do they feel any different? How do you know if the talent has been triggered?"
He shakes his head and says, "I'm afraid you're asking the wrong person. Though I suspect it can't be too noticeable because some people only find out they are latent sorcerers late in life."
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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.
"Any of the masters would know more about this than I do, I suspect," Minton replies. "I was just a simple scribe before my curse came upon me, not a sage or a scholar."
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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 anyone in particular that you would recommend? And...while you are thinking about masters, I am also interested in anyone who may be able to fashion items...does anyone leap out as having skills in that area?"
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Brand looks at Minton with renewed intensity, "They haven't been back, have they? Melitta and Dworkin?"
"I don't know of this Dworkin of whom you speak," he says, "but Melitta was here in the School the day before the avatar of Aieda appeared."
[[Dworkin may have been a sorcerer, but being an Angolorian, he was never a student at the School of Occult Studies, nor did he ever visit it in this timeline, it seems.]]
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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 sits up, "Really? Did she say where she was going? And...if she comes back, is there any way I could leave a message for her?"
[[Any chance of a roll? He may have known of the guy before he was Seeker...or encountered tales of him when he was living rough...Religion? History? Insight?
eg. "If Seeker harlan was once called Jothar Harlan, then...."]]
"... No," he says after a moment's thought. "She was very guarded with her thoughts, something she became very good at when she was a student. However, if she comes back in the next little while, I'm happy to give her a message. Would you like a piece of paper and a pen to write it down?"
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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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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, that would be much appreciated."
He writes:
Melitta,
I am concerned that both you and Dworkin have disappeared; my attempts to find either of you have been to no avail, but I will continue to try. Let me know if you need help. Leave a message with Minton if possible (so that I may stop searching, at least), and let me know if we can meet.
Yours, Brand.
"Here it is; if she appears again, can you send an urgent runner to both my families city residence and to our estate?" Brand opens his satchel and pulls a [[Engle/Con??]] from his satchel, grabbing a small amount of food at the same time to feed the dog. "It is quite unlike them to both just disappear, and is of great concern to me. I know Melitta had some problems with a certain item she found, but the disappearance of Dworkin is mystifying." He thinks a moment, then continues. "If, by some chance, a tall solid Angolorian [[describe Dworkin, pity about the missing undead arm...I actually think that was a Hugh Hanghop result, when Dai San died, but not certain]]....would you mind also sending a messenger? I really appreciate your help!"
He hands the note and money to Minton, "I hope that will cover your expenses and such." [[The money he'd give would be twice what's needed]]
Brand sighs, then shakes his head. "That's a weight off my mind; I should have left a note before I departed. There are a small number of other matters I'd like to discuss, if you still have time?"
[[Does Brand know the concept of Latent Sorcerors?]]
[[ Outstanding questions link ]]
"I will certainly try to pass on these messages, Alaric," says Master Minton, "but I am going to be leaving Constantine in about a tenday's time; I am going to visit family in New Nineveh. And then... who knows. I am not the gate master I once was—thanks be to Aieda—so maybe the School will be taking on a new guardian."
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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.
[[Give him twice what's needed, so 4 con?]]
"Can you suggest a way of getting the message to Melitta should she visit after you leave? Does she have personal space here, or someone they often consult when they are here?"
[[ Useful Reference Link ]] (will ferret stuff here, and add a new link if and when needed)
Master Minton takes the coins and then hands them back, "Perhaps you should talk with Haneena, the archmagus' personal assistant. She has made a special place in the eating hall where messages to students can be left. She might even know where Melitta can be contacted. In fact, if anyone is likely to know, it would be she."
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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.
"That sounds like a very good idea, thank you. Do you mind if a give a little food to ... Bruxa, is it?" he says holding up the food.
[[If agrees, then he calls to the dog and lets it sniff his hand, then offers the food. If not, he eats it.]]
"I have to say, you have been most helpful already. But...at risk of straining your generosity, I do have a couple more things I wanted to ask:
- who here would be good to talk to about the making of magical items? [[If Brand knows this, don't ask -- he probably does know, given his accessories]]
- is there any way that one such as I could learn magic? [[if he's heard of latent sorcery then ask: - is there any way to be tested for potential latent sorrcery?
- 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?"
- I must admit, I came here in the hopes of maybe asking you to help with a matter that could have benefitted from your old abilities...do you know of any other people who may be able to do what you could do?
- [[Has Brand met Haneena before? If not, ask directions....]]"
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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.
"That sounds like a very good idea, thank you. I have to say, you have been most helpful already. But...at risk of straining your generosity, I do have a few more things I wanted to ask, if you don't mind?"
[[If Minton seems amiable:]]
"I have been tested and it seems that I am not an innate sorceror, but now understand that there is such a thing as a latent sorceror. Is this something that can be tested for? Or are there common things to look out for or to try?"
Link Index
[[ Outstanding Questions Link ]]
[[ SOP Equipment ]]
[[ The Minton Tapes ]]
[[ On Dreams ]]
[[ Magical Matters ]]
TO DO: [[ SoOS and Bookshop To Do ]] -:- [[ Family Matters To Do ]] -:- [[ Personal To Do ]]
[[ DIscussion of extra abilities for stones]]
[[ Armour Notes ]]
[[ On Brand's Magical Items ]]
[[ People ]]
[[ Finances ]]
[[ The Residence ]]
Simple Notes: [[ SoOS Mud Map ]] -:- [[ On Invisibility ]] -:- [[ Falco Varsil ]] -:- [[ Suspicious Guard from Last Chance ]] -:- [[ Bom and Fazal in boat ]]
-:- [[ Death Statistics ]] -:- [[ Mug Shots ]] -:- [[ Rawl fight summarey ]] -:- [[ Jartinal Weed and Brand ]]
-:- [[ Spare ]] -:- [[ Spare ]]
School of Occult Studies To Do
- Minton weirdness?
- Eddard: Ask about abductee. Known to Brand?
- Talk to Mistress Vidon (Latent sorcery and magical items)
- talk to Eddard about Arion worshipper and the 'apparition' that seems to have caused so much chaos. Doe they REALLY think it was a benign visit? Sounds more like a Lord of Chaos to me...
- Talk to archmage
Bookshop
- ask about pacts (he mentioned them in relation to animal spirits, I think) (link and link); if this is Warlock, it seems like a good option for Brand, despite low Charisma.
- ask about lens trick
- ask abou tbooks on sentient races
- ask about OTHER books on magick
To Get(?):
- Itich Book
- Reports from early explorers
- Latect Sorcery
DONE
- Archmage PA (Haneena) re Melitta and leaving a message (relevant post) - actually left with SECRETARY (relevant post)
- who here would be good to talk to about the making of magical items? [[If Brand knows this, don't ask -- he probably does know, given his accessories "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 (relevant post)
- is there any way that one such as I could learn magic? [[if he's heard of latent sorcery then ask: - is there any way to be tested for potential latent sorrcery? "Any of the masters would know more about this than I do, I suspect," Minton replies. "I was just a simple scribe before my curse came upon me, not a sage or a scholar." (relevant post)
- Minton: 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?" Short version: NO/Not Willing to talk (relevant post)
- Minton: I must admit, I came here in the hopes of maybe asking you to help with a matter that could have benefitted from your old abilities...do you know of any other people who may be able to do what you could do? "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." (relevant post)
"I'm afraid I can't be of much help to you here," says Minton. "I'm not a magus... I do know that some latent sorcerers have an affinity to some metals though. Gold, silver, even iron, if applied properly, can apparently activate a person's latent ability. But it can happen other ways too. I've even met one one sorcerer who was visiting from Sorenden who was only able to do sorcery when he was drunk."
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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, "Only able to do sorcery when drunk. That would make for interesting times. So...when a latent sorcerer is near the thing that triggers their talent, do they feel any different? How do you know if the talent has been triggered?"
He shakes his head and says, "I'm afraid you're asking the wrong person. Though I suspect it can't be too noticeable because some people only find out they are latent sorcerers late in life."
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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.
"Do you know anyone who might know more? Or should I be searching the library?"
"Any of the masters would know more about this than I do, I suspect," Minton replies. "I was just a simple scribe before my curse came upon me, not a sage or a scholar."
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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 anyone in particular that you would recommend? And...while you are thinking about masters, I am also interested in anyone who may be able to fashion items...does anyone leap out as having skills in that area?"