War of the Planes

Since Sgt Ironclamp has the situation in hand, I am moving more into the background area.

<<watch the area and the individuals (townsfolk, etc), especially that lady; lean towards Etali and speak softly in Draconic>>

"Don't worry about her or the others, just keep an extra eye open out in the water  ...  that where I'm edgy about." 

Quote from: Phineas on Mar 09, 2025, 08:19 AM**quick question before I say anything  ...  do I recognize the lady ?**

You have some feeling of familiarity, but if you have met her it wasn't recently. She does seem to be from Lantan, human, and a little on the taller side for a woman. She wears a saber by her waist and modest clothing. Nothing else seems to make considerable impression.

**quick question before I say anything  ...  do I recognize the lady ?**

<<looking at Lothor, oddly>>

"I know you didn't summon me, the Imperial Hunters sent me here to check on a Illithid 'coup/takeover' (a overly rising number of Illithid are in Nexus). Their agents have already tried to remove me (as you saw) as a obstacle and when I find the cabal, I will take them out."

"While Etherium is not uncommon on the Ethereal plane, it is not common on the Astral plane, I was simply remarking on its abundance here."

<<furl my eyebrows thoughtfully>>

"A cataclysysm, you say  ...  hmmmm  ...  I am wondering if the two are connected  ...  a rising number of Illithids and Synads getting a presentient vision of cataclysm in the same area  ...   I do NOT believe in coincidence  ...  I do believe that our two objectives are connected and it would be advantageous to work together  ...  I believe that we need to move carefully as I do not wish to set off any wards or traps  ...  do you wish to lead or shall I ?"

In common I respond. It's rude to leave other people out of the conversation. And clearly you're tired because this is the second time these fish bastards attack tonight. They even dared to attack right under your Sgt nose. So excuse me if I don't trust you or your men to protect me or my new friends.

Phineas
Through Breeze, you see the cargo is mostly foreign goods, apparently from a land beyond the Trackless Sea. What's not covered by containers is skins you've never seen before, pottery, and jewellery. Now seeing the far side of the ship, it seems to be in much worse shape than originally thought. Its tilted towards the bay, with a huge hole in the hull, though not below the water level. and within this part of the ship, you are just barely able to make out a shadow moving to a corner against the outside wall.

Kragar
Isabeau seems to be hopping around, trying to get a better look around the ship. Not quite on edge, but clearly not calming down, Isabeau takes off, heading towards Breeze's direction.

Etali
Though the crowd is now dissipating, the space around you is more open to see. Loading your crossbow attracts the attention of several bystanders. Including the woman who was with the apparent Captain.

She approaches, and in near-perfect draconic says, "The hell are you up too? We're all tired and the guard is right there! If you got a problem, take it up someplace else, or put in an official complaint. Now get on outta here, and take your little birdies too."

"Your hunt is not our problem, Gith. We didn't summon you here. We aren't that powerful. In our meditation, we discovered that a cataclysm is upon us and we need to be prepared. We are searching for an artifact, although, we don't know what it looks like. We believe that it is the key to either start or stop the cataclysm."

We continue to try and determine where the artifacts might be hidden.  Hoping it may have a psionic presence that I may be able to detect.

"The Etherium that you noticed is not as uncommon you might think."

I stick close to Phineas watching for anyone paying us too much attention. I also load a screaming bolt in my crossbow and keep it at the ready.

"Well, Lothor, it's interesting to see you again but you do realize that I am on a "Hunt" and why that cryptic map led me down here to this particular corridor, I am not sure. These are some unusual and odd doors  ...  btw, did you notice all of the Etherium upstairs, there was a lot of it. I have never seen that much Etherium in one place ...  anyways, what are you doing here in the Silver Citadel?"

<<sheathing my swords, as I walk up since there is no conflict>>

<<watching the interaction between Sgt Ironclamp and the ship's captain and crew  ...  using Breeze's hawk eyesight, try to get a good look at the cargo being unloaded>>

I then, move around the crowd, watching the side areas, marking any unusual activity for later investigation. I walk over to Kragar.

Lean over and speak in a low tone "Well, my draconian friend, ideas on this."  <<pointing at all of the wrecked ship>>