D3 LA (Tivvum’s Antiquities): Lock and Key

[L'Orr-hui]

Some research had been made but experts still needed to be consulted...and a price also needed to be known. L'Orr-hui had no intention to show arrogance here and would seek to pay the proper price of a portal key from the most reputable of sources.

Here we are

They looked up at the sign briefly before entering.

[Flession]

Sure enough, the sign is about pretty inviting, as is the building itself. It stands out in the ward, you've no doubt seen it a thousand times as you've gone returned to your home. Probably never thought to go here, really. Why would you, after all?




You enter the wizard tower and are greeted by several floors of items, stairs and, most importantly a old tiefling woman currently doing some inventory with some invisible servants. There isn't much to it, but the old woman hears you enter and waves at you with a smile. "Ahh yes. You're here. Welcome! I'll be with you in just a second." She waves a wand around to maintain her concentration on the sorting efforts and races towards your direction. "Welcome to Tivvum's Antiquities! Are you here to sell me something interesting, Mind Flayer?"

[L'Orr-hui]

Now that was direct and to the point. They were pleased.

''To sell, no. To buy? Perhaps'' they replied ''I am looking for a portal key to the realm of Toril''

[Flession]

She looks somewhat disappointed, but she still maintains her friendly demeanor. "Well, a shame, but that who am I to complain about making some sort of profit. Now, Toril..." She begins to make her way to her desk, motioning for you to follow. "You are aware that Toril is a rather large world. Did you have something a little more specific in mind, or shall we throw a dart on a map and send you on your way?"

[L'Orr-hui]

''It would be quite an expedition but I would rather go to Candlekeep'' the illithid replied with...a similar friendly attitude

[Flession]

"Ahh..." She nods fervently and stops at her desk. Reaching underneath it, she pulls out large box of gems, pushing aside a plate of small creatures to begin to sort thru. "Now...Candlekeep's portal, as I have heard, is quite guarded. They know if it and if you enter it, about a hundred mages will show up and possibly kill you or capture you." She places down gems left and right. The safe bet...is Baldur's Gate. About a day or two's journey there from Candlekeep, if I recall right." She places down a gem in front of you, pauses for a moment and shakes her head before picking it back up "...To which a hundred guards will slaughter you on site."



She reaches in, opens up a book, and pulls out a small map, pointing her claw-like fingers to the large space on the bottom right hand side gap. So...we meet in the middle. Get you inside of the first gate. They'll be angry, but at least you'll have a chance to explain yourself before they try to kill you. Not to tell you how to travel, but you may want someone diplomatic to join you." Lu's focus returns to the box of gems, sorting thru them while she gives you a moment to examine the map.

[L'Orr-hui]

''That was a need I quite expected.'' they replied looking at the map ''Considering your expertise in the matter, I will assume it is the best option we have.''

L'Orr-hui raised their head

''What will it cost?''

[Flession]

"For the key or the information on how to get to the gate?" She says with a smile. "Key is 75 gold, information is 100 gold. My gems are the skeleton keys for these portals after all. Hard to get one and not the other."

[L'Orr-hui]

They nodded

''Will these be reusable? Will the key work only for one or can it be used for a group?''

[Flession]

"One time round trip. Should stay open long enough for you to let a group in, of course, like any other key."