Vast, disgusting, yet somehow still oddly beautiful chamber

[Quila Oris (John M.)]

Quila lets everyone have their say after her spirited monologue trying to explain to the group they have nothing to fear from her, Kurn, or 'the way things are done'. She feels as if not every nuance of what she actually meant to convey is understood by all, but maybe that is one bridge too far for now. She first replies to her tari friend.

"Skrye, we have known each other for some time, but haven't been in touch for a few years since I left Celik. Things are very different in the south, both for the tari, but also in Celik proper with how House Mareneth runs that place. I would never betray a friend, you know that. All I ask is that we can check the things we have found here with some care once we are in Kurn. Both to make sure nothing is cursed, and to help us in identifying the way the magic or psionic items are used best. I leave it to our King's wisdom which item really can't be put to use by us, but almost everyone here in this group has received some beneficial magical items from Kurn and it's King already, so there is nothing to be apprehensive about."

Quila then turns to 'Muiko, smiling without showing her teeth, and accepting the small bit of root, the offering of which she sees as an intellectual and cultural peace-offer from the older elf. "Thanks master 'Muiko for your interpretive generosity of the ways of Kurn. I have heard from this Red Moon Hunt during my years south when I was first in Celik and later in Tyr and Urik. I have witnessed and experienced my own share of templar-induced suffering then. You live and learn and continue trying to do better. But I do understand and acknowledge where you come from concerning this unlearning. I would rather you not unlearn that, but give room in your heart and mind to learn that there are other ways. For me, that gives the necessary grit and perseverance when I need to do something to uphold the beauty and peace we have. And certainly do not worry about aggrieving me, I am very slow to affront."

To Coden, Niachi, and Attillus together she concludes, "All of us will share indeed. Be it in money for our gladiator, or in knowledge and wisdom gleaned through free access to such historical relics as Coden says, because you all are free people, trusted and useful allies in our King's missives. Let us tarry no longer."

[AthasianLaborer]

“Agreed” ‘Muiko replies to Quila as he walks past her towards Attilius. “Hold this with care please, regardless of any surprise, it holds everything I care for” he says as he hands Attilius the large leather portfolio and walks into the mural room.

He takes a moment to stretch his arms, back and legs before sitting on the floor with his legs crossed. He places his hands on his knees, palm down and begins breathing rhythmically for nearly a minute. The air grows thicker with chalk dust and the sounds of scribbling so loud those watching look about for the writing. Suddenly, he barks a single incomprehensible syllable that grows deeper in the blink it takes for ‘Muiko to shift physically from his dressed and familiar elven self to a recognizable (if naked) half-giant. The taste of eraser and feeling of the grease paint wash linger briefly.

Psionic Mimicry rolled a 14, needing a 17 or less
‘Muiko casts Polymorph Self

The half-giant is of rather average build, bearded with an otherwise very elven face, lined with age and labor. He wears the very same hairstyle as ‘Muiko (though now the hair is grey with a salt and pepper pattern of lighter and darker patches)

Everyone’s met Gwin before, though they may not have realized that he and ‘Muiko were one person (Niachi would’ve known, others probably suspected). He takes his portfolio (sized more like a handbag or messenger bag now), withdraws clothes identical to those he had just been wearing as an elf and dresses.

Yvera climbs out of the bag and up to ‘Muiko’s shoulder [ToM Elven: “Do you really think that was a good idea? Now they all know of Gwin, who will we hide behind now?”] the jankx sniffs the half-giants beard as he replies [ToM Elven: “Kurn isn’t the Wind Dancer tent that I long for, but perhaps it is time to stop hiding? I know the bird can see through our facade, how are we to know that Quila doesn’t also and just holds her cards closer than the bird. This for the best, trust me.”]

“Attilius! Friend! Ready to help me move these statues? I hope that Aman appreciates the labor that I desire to achieve and doesn’t think of us as thieves. I require all of these items to better study how I would imbue a canvas or vellum with the same driving spirit as these statues. Imagine if the murals had been animated!” The voice he speaks with is far deeper than usual and clear but with the noticeable accent of a Nibenese native.

[Attilius]

Dec 10, 2023 0:59:15 GMT -12 AthasianLaborer said:

‘Muiko shifts physically from his dressed and familiar elven self to a recognizable (if naked) half-giant. “Attilius! Friend! Ready to help me move these statues?

The gladiator looks at the transformation with a confused face at first, then surprised happiness once complete. He steps up to the new giant and belts out "‘Muiko! You SUN-of-a-BITCH!" and punches him HARD in his left pectoral [1 Nonlethal damage]. Clearly he's happy to see this new form and gives him some machismo gladiator hazing. "You should be like this ALL THE TIME!" He pats him on the opposite shoulder.



"All right tough stuff, lead the way!"

[Attilius]

Between Muiko-giant and Attilius, the duo bring forth everything not bolted down to a safe staging area. I have a complete list on my computer I'll add later.

Just need a % roll from Val for the aging spell effect?

[Niachi]

(OOC: do we have the back scratcher, rugs, etc?)

[Deleted]

Chat'cho casts the familiar spell, opening the 10' rift in space to transport the party's loot back to Kurn.

[Percentile Roll: 3, no aging]

[Attilius]

Dec 10, 2023 13:43:36 GMT -12 Niachi said:

(OOC: do we have the back scratcher, rugs, etc?)

Yes:

Dec 10, 2023 13:34:18 GMT -12 Attilius said:

Between Muiko-giant and Attilius, the duo bring forth everything not bolted down to a safe staging area.

[DM Bob]

[Closing thread.]