@Godwin again: "I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you what the symbol looked like. It was an eye with an arrow through it, like it had been shot by an archer."
"Okay.. well, it seems that you're sincere. Thank you for your answers." [Arcane Knowledge check on that symbol +11] "I see you didn't like my questions, so I ask you not to take it personally: I am carefull because I have ALWAYS traveled alone. It's so much easier to stay undetected and safe when traveling light and alone. Due to some random monster attacking me and some strangers," he nods towards Berz and Hort, "helping me out and risking their lives for a total stranger I trust them. Torma here has joined later and so far he seems okay," he winks at Torma, "and you, well, we'll see. It's very true we can really use a healer." "Oh one more question: Why are you really here? I doubt you are willing to give your life just to check up on some statues or shrines. Or do you know something we do not? How did you intend to leave? I entered without knowing we couldn't leave, and I really dislike it. If you know of an exit I'd be very thankful if you could tell me about it."
(It is a symbol that is commonly associated with a certain sect of Dread Necromancers that want to destroy Dredmor and absorb the magic that keeps him and this dungeon functioning, so as to create from scratch a new god of death.)
" Well he apparently wanted you to meet us. Is he still here ? I'd like to have a talk with him... And if he's the one who created those digging thingies, he wont see it coming... Literally."
Danton looks surprised. "I can't leave?! Oh man, I knew it was trouble when they sent me down here to check on those shrines. I always suspected that Samuel didn't like me..." Danton trails off, mumbling to himself about why the other priests wouldn't have told him about the "can't leave" policy.
Danton realizes Torma asked him a question, and snaps out of his thoughts. "The man walked through the wall after we were done talking. I was a bit spooked, so I just followed the directions." Danton chuckles at Torma's little joke. He turns towards Hort, who has been the most trusting. "Hey, Hort, mind telling me the names of the big guy and your Underdark-Faerunian friend? They didn't tell me, and I'd like to be able to address them by name."
Hort chuckles. "That uhhh 'Underdark' as you called him goes by Rantic. The big man with the accent is Torma. As you can tell they're not all that friendly, but I'm sure that we'll all get a long just fine! Who thought that a dungeon was such a great place to make new friends?" Hort says still smiling. "I'm going to check out the Northmost door. I think Berz over there could still use your assistance." Hort points over to Berz then walks over to the Northmost door and searches (+12)
" I'm... Friendlish... Just dont be a wizard or something with a beak." He sighs, takes his usual sad face, and walks over to give a hand to Hort on the searching.
Berz shrugs. "Unless he means finishing up the job that my potion started, I'm not entirely sure." Berz wipes his brow and comes away bloody. "It...wasn't really enough. But that's not anything, I'm used to being a bit red around the rims."
"If you think me being carefull with whom I trust is being unfriendly then I'd say learn to see the difference. I am pretty kind I think. Just not really used to the whole social thingy. Trust will develop over time and then you'll learn to appreciate me I'm sure." Rantic goes to stand next to Danton and if he's not busy with healing Berz asks: "Can you describe that symbol once more? Are there any details you remember? What colours are used? Things like that." [arcane knowledge check +11]
Danton finishes healing Berz (apparently) and responds to Rantic's question: "The man I met before had the symbol in red, and it was very large and prominent. The robed man's symbol was white, and much smaller. Perhaps the first man was some kind of high-ranking officer, or the leader?"
"I'm ready. Thanks, Dan. Speaking of which, I need a vaguely demeaning and obviously prejudicial nickname for you. Any ideas? How about you, darky? You're smart."
"Healboy?" A slightly mocking yet goodnatured smile curls around Rantic's lips. "Could you guys give me a moment, I need to go back to the room with the Giant. Might be safer if we all go there. But I think it's wise to go there, and to do what I will do."
