Custom Campaign - Cold Cash

(That would be awesome.)

"I..." Tirana stops and blinks for a moment, cut off by an entirely new notion for her.  "Is... is it safe?"

You would know from rumors and travellers, that it is not.  It is a dangerous volcanic jungle island with countless dangerous creatures, and mixed relationships between the genasi and tabaxi.

But the port cities are relatively safe.  Just don't travel down any dark alleyways.

"Not entirely, no.  The jungle is dangerous, with many dangerous creatures from what I hear.  And relations with the genasi have never been good.  But the ports are relatively safe."

Rolen: (to everyone) "If i may interject, it would be safest to travel together even if we are going to a dangerous place, rather than leave you behind without any form of protection."

"Oh." A look of disappointment comes across her face.  "Well, if you think I would be alright I think I'd like to go.  Poldrik, would you want to go too?"  She asks.

He adjusts his position to turn and look at her.  "Sure I guess, not likely to do anything else otherwise." He replies.  You notice a small wooden figurine grasped in one of his hands.

"Regina Firebane, Diplomatic Representative of Ixetan for Qixallia." She is dressed in a professional blouse and has a stern look on her red skin.  Her black hair is back in a bun, with chopsticks keeping it up.

"I am here to mediate the ownership of property laws between yourself and the city of Ixetan.  Per Ixetan law, property of criminals belong to the city and guard of the city."  She opens a scorched and blackened book with a thick vine leather cover. "Qixallia law of Dominance states that possessions of your unders are yours to claim when desired."

She looks at you two.  "I hear you intend to sell the boat."  She pulls out a bag of coins and loudly drops it on the table.  "300gp, from the city to you and they get the boat."  She drops another bag twice as large on the table.  "700gp more, from the Adventure Casino, owners of the casino boat, for your valiant efforts and the lives you've saved."  She stares you both down.  "And this ends here." She sternly says.

Flayr stares at the money presented him. He certainly has no intention of debating the matter further.

"This ends here." He repeats.

Kabarr looks at the coins then Flayr and lastly to Regina. “1000 gold pieces?  That is a lot.  So if you represent us.... as I believe that you do... would you except the deal if you were us?   What is the value of the ship?  Or is that a question that I am not allowed to ask?  You seem like someone to respect and not make an enemy.  So please do not take my questions wrong.  That would be more gold than I have ever had. Do we need to worry about the Ice elves from the salvation or for that matter those here at Ixetan?  I get a bad feeling from the guards here.  

I am not used to trusting others... even other Genasi.  I had to kill one on the salvation... I didn’t want to but they gave me no choice.  If you say take the gold, we take it.  I want to know I can trust one person.”

Flayr holds his breath, hoping that Kabarr hasn't gone too far.

As you begin to ask your questions she begins to tense up her muscles and positioning herself to stand; but as the questions continued she began to relax again.

"The boat, by law of the city, belongs to the city and guard; so the value of the boat is no consequence to you.  So yes, I would accept the deal."  She stares at you and you can swear that you saw a literal spark of flame in her eye.

"The Ice Elves of Ixetan are fairly harmless, though this Salvation Movement is starting to become a problem.  Some idiots think an Ice Elemental is their god and it's going to grant them power to cleanse the city; or something like that.  This is their first real act; everything else was just threats."

In response to your guards comment, she simply looks at the guard at your back and the guards just outside the still open door.  "Um..." She pauses. "Yessss." She says uncertainly.

"Take the gold.  Leave Salvation to the authorities." She finally says. "Trust the Law of Dominance if you must.  Otherwise, try not to cause any commotion."

Kabarr smiles at Regina and says “ thank you.  We accept the kindness of the casino and the city.  If you ever need me and you can find me, just ask.  We will be on our way.”  

Kabarr picks up the smaller gold bag and tosses it to Flayr.  The larger bag he carries.  With a final bow to Regina, he walks out of the room, and building heading towards the ship to pick up Gnook.

Flayr salutes the ambassaror and strides after his friend. "That went well." He says once they are out of earshot. 

Kabarr says, "yeah ..... we save our own lives and get paid for it.  Doubt that will happen again.  However, that Regina is something.  I get the feeling that she wanted to say more about the guards.  Maybe we will run into her again.  After we pick up Gnook, what do you want to do?"  Kabarr take a close look around to see if anything looks interesting  all the while looking to see if they are being followed.

"The world is filled with possibilities, my friend." Flayr says " And even more so when you have 1000 gold pieces. I have always wanted to study the great library in the capital. You must have some inclination to visit a distant country. "

Kabarr responds "At some point I intend on taking my case to the Drows who would have had me killed, but for now combat, adventure, and developing my skills is my goal.  Someone like Regina could maybe help me settle down ...... some day."

Flayr coughs. "I hear the lands between us and the library are filled with peril and adventure...." He says persuasively .

"You know we are like brothers.... I will go and protect you at the library.  Maybe I can learn some spells also."  Kabarr thinks back to his days with the Drow and the amazing things they could do with magic.

(Character updates got slightly delayed, will continue to work on them.)

Gnook accompanies you early upon seeing the bags of coin.  Flayr, with the rumors you've heard about this town, you suspect openly carrying bags with this much gold in it will likely draw the wrong kind of attention.

Kabarr, you see no one following you so far.  Though holding your coin, you recall hearing about some places that are great for trading and buying gear; especially for foreigners.

Gnook, you are also very cautious once realizing how much gold you all are in possession of; knowing this city has a dark reputation, especially for those with too much coin.

"We have two options." Flayr says. " Spend our gold now or get the Hell out of here. "