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"Albino, how far is Hrakmar?" 

Then turning to the rest of the group

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history 15 to find out more about Halruaa... (guess at least the direction might help).

"Eku, we are hired to find the artefact that prevents magic healing/resurrection and that kills people now that were revived previously. So only good in our hearts! Would you be able to reduce your cost for this cause and also if we agreed to help you clear some of the temples/ruins from evil? 

 

OOC I apologise, I must have missed that.

Hrakharam is roughly 300 miles south from Port Nyanzaru, on the Kobold Mountains.

Eku is willing to lower the prince to 1 gold piece per day if the party demonstrate to be good-hearted.

Felix: "Don't know, I'd rather help these dwarves. Look I'll let y'all know now. I need money if I'm to leave this place and I won't make any if we have a goodie goodie stoping us from making that. At least with the dwarves we clear out their old home and we are even and we have our guide." Looking at their response Felix wants to see if any of them has problems excavating old tombs for money.

"Fine with me,  I'm happy to help clean his old home and rest the sprits of his ancestors"

" I cannot wait to start this expedition" said Kurma vey enthusiastically. 

"I don't think I need a lot of equipment, I'm bringing my home on my back. I'll just buy a few rations and I know how to find food in the jungle."

Felix: "Well if we've decided I suggest we head to this Red Bazaar."

Brunella comes back from her chat with Musharib. " So you skivers, I have learned quite a lot from my friend Mushy."

"First, water problem. River water is no good. We boil it or we buy a rain-catcher at the bazaar."

"Speaking of water, a canoe is good too. We can cover twice the distance on foot. Useful, if we go to Hrakharam."

"Third, we should watch out for any mist with a blue tinge to it. It spreads a fever that drives people mad."

“If everyone is in agreement, I’ll let Musharib know that we’ll be using him as a guide and helping him free Hrakharam from the fire lizards.” 

Looking over to Felix, Irommek adds, “And the prospect of excavating some old tombs along the way to line our pockets sounds like a plan!”

“In order to get a couple of canoes, rain-catcher, provisions and weapons for those that need them, we’ll need some gold to spend at the Red Bazaar.  I’ll ride one of those wily beasts in the dinosaur race if anyone wants to join me or we can go back to Wakanga and ask for some funds for Syndra’s quest and maybe if he has any information on the airship if we find that it’s on the way.”

Feeling rather good about the plan, Irommek orders another round of ale, lemonade and steaks for Gertrude and slaps Kurma on the shell hoping to find out if he passes out, if he’ll be able to get back up from his back.

OOC: Spent a few min updating our map with some possible locations based on info we've received so far.

OCC Oh man, that is impressively accurate. If you indeed accept Musharib, I can tell you more accurately where is Hrakharam.

Gertrude nods to Irommek in thanks, her mouth full with steak. "We have a whole day before the races. Let's head back to Wakanga, ask for money/provision and the airship. Then let's race some dinosaurs! Sounds like fun!" 

OOC LOL dino races will be epic. If we do this, I must anticipate the primary skill to ride a dino is Animal Handling. So whoever has that high, has a good chance. Otherwise, you can place your bets and see who wins.

It is afternoon now in Port Nyanzaru. A hot and humid afternoon. The clothes just stick to the wet skin and blessings are heard when people walk in the shadows of buildings. Flowers, green plants, and vines grow everywhere, seeming to spring out of the building stones themselves. The profusion of greenery needs constant tending to prevent roots and shoots from damaging buildings or tile roofs.

Back at the Merchant Prince Villa, you are received by Wakanga O'tamu. "Hello, friends of Syndra. I apologise for I have not introduced myself earlier. I am Wakanga O'tamu, merchant prince of port Nyanzaru. How can I help you?".

Felix: "Hello, as you know Syndra has asked us to help deal with this death curse that is spreading. We know it's located in the jungle and we are in need of provision and such. We were wondering if you could help us with that. We also been hearing rumors about The Star Goddess and wanted know if you or the other Merchant Princes were looking to send a expedition. Since we are heading out there we could try to locate this airship as well for a fee."

Felix will stand next to Gertrude and look at her to confirm that was all since she seems to be the "leader" of our band.

"The Star Goddess? Probably Princess Kwayothé. She deals in wine, ale, tej and other supplies. But I would not bet a copper that she is trying to finance an expedition to find it. If a cargo is lost, it is lost. Possible human lives are not worth her money. And I would not ask her if I were you. She will never receive you anyway."

Wakanga writes some notes on a fancy-looking piece of paper, then he adds: "On the other matter. You want me to finance you. Answer me this: Why should I? You are not first and likely not the last to be sent on this quest."

At the pub Oniss agrees with hiring Musharib,

"Dinosaur racing...sounds like a good opportunity to make some coin.  I have not interest in riding such beasts but lets seek some knowledge on what happens at these races.  Perchance the Merchant Prince will have some info on how these races are run."

While at the Merchant Villa Oniss inqires about Princess Kwayothe.

"Why would you have more interest in her cargo then she may?  Who is this Kwayothe to you?

Wakanga regards the half-elf, quite confused. "She is just one more merchant prince who owns the monopoly of the things I have mentioned. She is nothing to me otherwise. And I have no interest in her cargo at all. Tha is not my business."

Felix will sigh, when Wakanga ask why he should fund us.

Felix: "I knew this would happen, never mind (Great Merchant Prince). I would be lying if I said we different from everyone else and saying (Snydra is your friend and he asked us to help!) Would be a waste of time right? This is businesses after all but let me ask you this? How many people do you know are willing to go into that hell hole of a jungle specifically trying to stop this Soulmonger and how many do you know actually know what it is causing this? You all just ignore this spreading curse eventually it will effect someone you care about if you don't already have someone suffering. We're all just adventures after all but where I'm from the word Prince means nobility and it's a noble's job to look after their people. Right? (Felix looking at the rest his group to back him up)

Persuasion: 7

Stepping up next to Felix, Irommek adds, "Let's also not forget that having wealthy customers die is just bad for business.  If you fund us and we go into the jungle and die, you only loose gold - a small investment for someone as great and wealthy as you are.  But, if we succeed, then all of the other merchant princes will be in your debt and you will have the gratitude of even more wealthy adventurers that have cheated death over the years."

OOC:

Irommek has +1 animal handling...count him in!  If nothing else, he can try to run into the other racers. 

Wakanga is not a fool. He considered pensively the arguments of the bandaged man and the dwarf. After few minutes, he continues: " I will make you a credit. 50 gold pieces each. You will pay me back in a month. If you live, that is."

He speaks few arcane words and magically a punch appears. Inside there are 6 gemstones, each worth 50 gp.

Felix surprised he got Wakanga to agree graciously bows.

 "Thank you Merchant Prince Wakanga, if we find this Star Goddess we will let you know if we find anything that can be of great use to you! Is there a specific shop you would recommend for arms?'

OOC LOL One of my favourite movie.

"You must understand you do not have actually a choice. If you want weapons and such, you must go to Prince Ekene-Afa. He deals weapons, shields, travelling gear, rain catchers, saddles, wagons, and canoes. I deal with potions and magic scrolls."