[Game Thread] The Atea Gem

[AwesomeEllie]

Ozan bobs his head, and says, "There will indeed be protections on the crystal to protect from direct divination, but there are always ways around that, I'm afraid. As to starting resources, the innkeeper, Bartholomew, will be able to provide you with information about one or two abandoned locations fitting your needs, for a small fee. However, you'll probably need to evict the current illegitimate tenants, and find some way to legitimize your claim on the land. In addition, I'll be directing any further supporters that I may have to you all, so that you may guide them as needed. It'll provide you with a small work force to help accomplish tasks with, hopefully." The man then walks next to the door, and leans against the doorjamb, a patient expression on his face.

[Nevrend]

"It would seem that we are all in agreement that we should set about obtaining properties. What sorts of business to run from each location should be decided after we examine the properties available. As to clearing out current occupants..." The darkness of the corner in which the shade sits grows darker as he continues. "I would be delighted to assist in evicting them."

[Andramal]

"I think, evicting, said tenants if they're little more than vagabonds might be undesirable to Ozan's goals, though I will hardly call lit amiss if they are drug peddlers. They could be potential, grateful, workers," Munshin replied, thoughtfully, "But before we deal with that detail, anyone have any other important questions for our host? It wouldn't due for us to delay him to the point of confrontation."

[TheJeanyus]

"I do believe he has answered most of my questions. Except... maybe... yes, you mentioned Traven keeping hold of your remaining funds. Is their a plan for the use of those funds? Are you willing front an allowance to sustain the defenses? Is it to be used only for emergency needs? We can of course work on very little, I just want to make sure I fully understand the assets we possess before we begin and you are... unreachable."

[AwesomeEllie]

"The interest alone should cover living expenses, as well as allowing a small... Allowance of personal funds for the each of you every month. Any emergency funds would have to be approved," at which Ozan gestures at the kobold, who seems to have lightly dozed off. Seeing this, the sorcerer chuckles slightly.

[TheJeanyus]

Eran bows his head slightly, nodding his understanding. "Very good, very good. Well then I believe I am out of questions, shall we go see about a building?"

[AwesomeEllie]

Ozan stomps slightly, waking Traven, who stifles a yawn. "If there are any other questions, I suggest you ask them now, mhm. If not, I suggest going down to speak with Bartholomew about some real estate."

[Nevrend]

"Well, time is wasting. We had better get on with this." Morvian replies, secretly happy to be rid of this foolish sorcerer.

[Duderlybob]

"Most any questions I'd have are probably best left to Traven. For now, you should probably begin leaving, Ozan, the longer we're gathered the more danger there is." Fixing the sorcerer with a stare, Roan states seriously. "All our hopes rest on your shoulders. We'll keep the crystal safe, don't let us down." Despite the rather severe nature of the statement, the tone implies a far closer comradery.

[AwesomeEllie]

Ozan shifts forward, producing a large bag of coins and a simple clay ball. Handing the clay sphere to Roan and the coin-purse to Munshin, Ozan says, "Traven and I will be out there, avoiding detecting to the best of our abilities. Use this coin to pay Bartholomew for this room, as well as for the information. Any excess coin can be considered a bonus, for work well done. Once you have a location set up to house the gem, crush that clay token, and we shall be there expediently."
With that, Traven ducks out the door, surprisingly fast moving for such a small creature. At the same time, Ozan pulls out what appears to be a cloak, except made out of a dark metallic thread. He throws it over himself, and proceeds to close up any openings, until not even his shoes are visible. He then proceeds to shuffle out of the room, quite ridiculous-looking.

[Duderlybob]

Roan takes the piece of clay gently, and tucks it into the folds of his clothing. "Travel safe, Ozan."

[Andramal]

Here is hoping that cloak bit is more effectively than it seems.

Being handed the coin purse, Munshin waited until the departure of the two, before popping it open for a look at what they had to work with. Most likely, it at least had what was needed for the room and information, less likely...less than that.

Never hurts to check though. "Well, I suppose we should go see what sort of information we are truly getting, before we find another place to debate our choices?"

[AwesomeEllie]

Munshin opens the purse to find a LOT of money. You can't tell by just looking at it, but it seems to have a whole lot of platinum pieces, much more than the weight or size of the bag would suggest.

[Andramal]

Munshin blinked at that, and gave a sigh as he shook his head. "Hardly inconspicuous."

If this meeting and information was -that- expensive, maybe it was expected, but if the price was not quite so extreme, he has some gold pieces he could alternate with to make things a bit less dramatic.

[Nevrend]

"Best get on with it." The shade glides out the door. The moment he leaves the room, everything seems a lot brighter.