Zythos' Journal
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:57 pm
Previously posted biography.
Candlekeep
Amy had succeeded, they were free of the old wizard. Although, the unexpected vagrancy was a minor setback. They had no home, no laboratory, and few possessions. Her wizard was nervous, but not Amy, they had no ties — and plenty of time to see places they'd only read about. The greatest library in the world, long had he desired a visit but his master kept him busy. No more, full of hope, he entered the gates.
A tourist destination it was not. There was a temple and a modest inn, but the great attraction, the library, demanded a ridiculous donation or original work to enter. As he considered the daunting task of compiling all his knowledge of rejuvenation, a stranger approached. A young, pleasant looking woman, with red hair and striking green eyes. Fit and tanned, her wizard suspected she might be a farmer, like his parents, but Amy knew better.
“Are you interested in learning of the wonders of an undiscovered land, untouched by all on the Sword Coast?” she asked all in earshot. “How would you like to discuss a lucrative and highly educational opportunity with me?”
That did sound interesting.
She was a surgeon on a ship, and they sought to take on a mage. As details of the position unfolded his excitement grew. His own quarters, his own lab, all of the texts uncovered from some place called Selune's Bracelet. Then it came: the catch.
"Ever been to Roaringshore?" she asked casually.
"Uh, isn't that a pirate town?" he inquired, far less excited than a moment before.
"You'll be safe with me. I'm a Priestess of Umberlee."
Her wizard was apprehensive, but Amy was more excited than ever. He was too cautious — greatness requires bold moves. Dismissing his nervousness, she insisted he apply.
"So, you'll meet the captain?" the priestess inquired.
Amy nodded to him. Trusting her better judgment, he acquiesced.
Interview
He was sure this was a pirate ship, though Perle wouldn't admit it, which only added to Amy's enthusiasm. He, however, was quite worried about their possible criminal life.
Beginning with the purchase of a blond wig, he transformed. It was a well-sculpted piece he felt fitting for a pirate, styled as if blown by the wind with marvelous results. He bought a completely different wardrobe, well-tailored and of fine, comfortable cloth. With a carefully crafted illusion he covered any distinguishing imperfections, and threw in a nice bit of stubble and some wear to his new clothes. As he admired the ruggedly handsome stranger staring back in the mirror, Amy rolled her eyes. It was obviously fake. He looked like an overly flattering painting, not a real person. Under his new alias, Vicanti, they meet Perle's crew.
Everything was going well. The crew were receptive to her, some scratching under her chin as she happily purred. Vicanti, however, was like a fish out of water.
The captain was a large man, with teeth filed to points. Despite this menacing visage, he seemed good-natured to Amy. As he pushed Vicanti into a chair and offered a drink, she sensed his anxiety grow. He nervously fidgeted, and eyed the offering like poison.
The ship was desperate for a mage, and he'd been the only one to show the slightest interest. This bode well for them, as Vicanti certainly wasn't winning any friends. Amy was trying to calm her wizard when it happened.
She'd been stepped on before, but nothing like this. People withdrew their foot once they sensed something odd, not Karn. His heel bore his full weight to her tail, and she screamed out in pain.
Glaring at Karn, Vicanti shouted, "Watch where you step!"
With a rib-shattering kick, Karn sent Amylase flying as laughter filled the compartment. The crew, showing her such affection before, now cracking jokes at her misery.
"Get that infernal creature off my ship," Karn barked.
"With pleasure," he replied, and they teleported away — their lesson not to associate with pirates well-learned.
Candlekeep
Amy had succeeded, they were free of the old wizard. Although, the unexpected vagrancy was a minor setback. They had no home, no laboratory, and few possessions. Her wizard was nervous, but not Amy, they had no ties — and plenty of time to see places they'd only read about. The greatest library in the world, long had he desired a visit but his master kept him busy. No more, full of hope, he entered the gates.
A tourist destination it was not. There was a temple and a modest inn, but the great attraction, the library, demanded a ridiculous donation or original work to enter. As he considered the daunting task of compiling all his knowledge of rejuvenation, a stranger approached. A young, pleasant looking woman, with red hair and striking green eyes. Fit and tanned, her wizard suspected she might be a farmer, like his parents, but Amy knew better.
“Are you interested in learning of the wonders of an undiscovered land, untouched by all on the Sword Coast?” she asked all in earshot. “How would you like to discuss a lucrative and highly educational opportunity with me?”
That did sound interesting.
She was a surgeon on a ship, and they sought to take on a mage. As details of the position unfolded his excitement grew. His own quarters, his own lab, all of the texts uncovered from some place called Selune's Bracelet. Then it came: the catch.
"Ever been to Roaringshore?" she asked casually.
"Uh, isn't that a pirate town?" he inquired, far less excited than a moment before.
"You'll be safe with me. I'm a Priestess of Umberlee."
Her wizard was apprehensive, but Amy was more excited than ever. He was too cautious — greatness requires bold moves. Dismissing his nervousness, she insisted he apply.
"So, you'll meet the captain?" the priestess inquired.
Amy nodded to him. Trusting her better judgment, he acquiesced.
Interview
He was sure this was a pirate ship, though Perle wouldn't admit it, which only added to Amy's enthusiasm. He, however, was quite worried about their possible criminal life.
Beginning with the purchase of a blond wig, he transformed. It was a well-sculpted piece he felt fitting for a pirate, styled as if blown by the wind with marvelous results. He bought a completely different wardrobe, well-tailored and of fine, comfortable cloth. With a carefully crafted illusion he covered any distinguishing imperfections, and threw in a nice bit of stubble and some wear to his new clothes. As he admired the ruggedly handsome stranger staring back in the mirror, Amy rolled her eyes. It was obviously fake. He looked like an overly flattering painting, not a real person. Under his new alias, Vicanti, they meet Perle's crew.
Everything was going well. The crew were receptive to her, some scratching under her chin as she happily purred. Vicanti, however, was like a fish out of water.
The captain was a large man, with teeth filed to points. Despite this menacing visage, he seemed good-natured to Amy. As he pushed Vicanti into a chair and offered a drink, she sensed his anxiety grow. He nervously fidgeted, and eyed the offering like poison.
The ship was desperate for a mage, and he'd been the only one to show the slightest interest. This bode well for them, as Vicanti certainly wasn't winning any friends. Amy was trying to calm her wizard when it happened.
She'd been stepped on before, but nothing like this. People withdrew their foot once they sensed something odd, not Karn. His heel bore his full weight to her tail, and she screamed out in pain.
Glaring at Karn, Vicanti shouted, "Watch where you step!"
With a rib-shattering kick, Karn sent Amylase flying as laughter filled the compartment. The crew, showing her such affection before, now cracking jokes at her misery.
"Get that infernal creature off my ship," Karn barked.
"With pleasure," he replied, and they teleported away — their lesson not to associate with pirates well-learned.