Mariner's Hold Sewers...

[RollinsCat]

"A Raelite.  Stars and bloody..."  After an extended tour of the most colorful Old Tilmarian curses, he rubs his thumb over his upper lip.  "What I still haven't figured out is how this trip got to be so well known.  I can only assume someone overheard something from the tavern.  Very well, I have a valid reason for wanting to know what the sewer layout is, and as the city itself cannot provide it...thank you Charlie.  Did you perchance overhear names, or can you describe them to me?  Or are they simply asking for a meeting?"

Much later he asks Elohanna to please check all the wards on the Inn and contract the Tower Academy to renew or strengthen anything that requires it, and asks Paddy to do another run-through of the physical security measures.

[cbnicholson]

Charlie scratches his head, "No names that I heard, but they was definitely dwarves but they did have robes with hoods on so I can't say what they look like exactly.  Word on the street was they was from the Embassy here in the hold.  Oh..they seemed ta know who all of us here in the buckle fairly well.  Watcha want me ta do now, Mister Andy?"

[Jilseponie Wyndon]

*Melody pops into the Buckle and looks for Andrew.  Upon seeing him, she races over a bit winded,*  Sir Andrew Sir Andrew! *Yanking on his clothing as she jumps upon him* Outside! *Pointing frantically at the door*  There is a human in grey robes ... watching the place ... *She quickly speaks the incantation of an invisibility spell over Andrew and her* He's been watching the front, go out back door or window .... he's in alley way across the street ... go go go.

[RollinsCat]

He dispels the illusion, straightening his jacket and checking his hair.  "Thank you Melody, but I think this needs to be dealt with directly.  I doubt invisibility would fool him, he's likely got sight on.  However, if you could keep an eye from some concealment?  If he's paying attention to me, perhaps he won't notice you - maybe from the window here?"  He motions Charlie to head out by another direction and points to his eyes and then the alley, trusting the man knows what he wants.  Singing to himself a spell of legend lore, elemental protection, and his most powerful mage armor spell*, he steps out.


//*epic

[cbnicholson]

Charlie gives a brief nod and slips out the back quickly.  Glancing around, he shimmies up to the roof and creeps into an overlook position to watch Andrew's back, his bow and a few arrows laid out beside him.

[Ravemore]

// Very good. I want to RP this interaction IG as a little impromptu type of event. It should not be very long. I'll keep my eyes open for you guys and gals...

[Nehetsrev]

*Having overheard the commotion as Melody found Andrew, Emwonk rouses himself groggilly from his rest, slipping on his best gear for sneaking around unseen and unheard, he slips out after Andrew to monitor the situation.*

[Anamnesis]

When she is able to get Andrew to slow down she sits down and explains to him about the Tower in Mariners Hold.

Tashe,The Mage's Tower is known as "The Union of Al'Noth Practitioners" and currently maintains a register of approximately 15 full-fledged members, and double that in initiates. Their numbers fluctuate as membership is not for life and is dependent upon the paying of dues. They have experts in all specializations, but necromancers and summoners are restrained in various ways in how they can operate. They hire out their services in a plethora endeavors, and have a keen interest in the defense and politics of their host city.

They still retain a significant influence in many political circles, even though mages and practitioners of magic are regarded less highly than they were in years prior to the tsunami and Rael's gracious offers of assistance in rebuilding.

The King maintains a moderate amount of control over their activities through formal agreements in which he provides significant tax concessions to the group and allows them residence in Mariner's Hold in exchange for their services when required and a non-competition agreement where they cannot make their services available to competitors of the realm.

Their current grandmaster is Albionus Sarschesy, a human male in his late 50's who is well known for being an eloquent orator. The order is non-denominational, but usually refrains from voting to accept individuals who are devotees of evil gods. They also have rules of procedure in place to strip members of affiliation who break or circumvent by-laws."

She then again offers that if he would like she can go visit Albionus herself, there may be things she can learn and understand and if he has any questions he would like her to ask, it would be a great opportunity.

[RollinsCat]

"Love, please do.  They sound interesting and I'd like to know more - sounds like you would too.  I wonder, if they turn out to be reasonable, if they'd be interested in partnering with the Tower Academy?"

[Jilseponie Wyndon]

*Melody goes where directed, her spell still on.  She picks a spot where there is no background light to have her shadow giver her away, and waits, watching carefully.  Looking at all details in the surrounding area of her view.*

[Anamnesis]

Elohanna smiles at him reassuringly and nods. "I write a letter to Albionus Sarschesy, seeking a visit."

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She then heads to her own desk upstairs and begins writing said letter.

"Dear Mage Albionus Sorchesy of the Union of Al'noth Practioners.

I am writing to you to request an audience at your earliest convenience. My Name is Elohanna Min A'Litae, Priestess of Aeridin, and Instructor at the Tower Academy in Port Hempstead. I pray that my Healing Light sees it into your heart to grant me this request as it is a matter of utmost importance. It is perhaps also a  chance for us to build a friendship between our two institutions."

Sincerely,
Elohanna Min A'Litae
Priestess of His Healing Light
Instructor, Tower Academy, Port Hempstead