Last Minute Meetings [Nilkayn]

by **Hadrian** on July 14th, 2011, 4:14 pm

"Well, hold on..." It took him some minutes to berate, cajole, and finally beg the proud Bloodbane back into the stable, where he left him until the following day when his little group would set out for dread Ravok. When he returned to the Akalak, he looked a little roughed up, but none the worse for wear.

"Anyway, he would just make things difficult. Where would you like to go?"

by **Nil'kayn** on July 14th, 2011, 4:34 pm

Kayn watched Hadrian wrestle the horse away his disdain for the animal evident. As the man came back he shrugged at the question, "Where ever you think it would be good." He fidgeted slightly glancing around, he was ready to leave this city soon, this trip had been none to profitable, at least he may learn something.

by **Hadrian** on July 18th, 2011, 7:16 pm

Given no real guidelines for what the Akalak wanted to see, Hadrian took him on an ambling stroll around the more public parts of Syliras, pointing out those places where he could find lodging for however long he was there, and employment, even short-term, in case he needed a bit of quick cash for whatever he might do. While in the Bazaar, he pointed out a few places of magical purpose.

"Dra-Kalinor Laboratory is behind there, and that's where Devandil Nightshade does his magical works for the Order. He took over as resident magecrafter for Akvin Kultra, who has gone to Wind Reach, most people say. His laboratory is now empty and available for other people's use," he said, pointing in another direction, "down in the Fourth Tier as well. Oh, and the spiritist's shop... Ethereal Notions, that's down here as well."

After pointing in the general direction of that place, he glanced toward the quiet Akalak to see if any of that had sunk in. After all their time together, he still hadn't figured out what the man wanted at all.

by **Nil'kayn** on July 20th, 2011, 2:51 am

The two of them had shared little information, only the bare minimum, such as there names, and things. As they walked Kayn had stayed silent observing everything, attempting to commit it all to memory.

As he pointed out the magical shops, Kayn and Nil both had there interests piqued. "Magic?" His tone was that of questioningly and almost longing. All he had known about magic was told in stories or such, he had heard and believed it to be real, but never had actually encountered it. His eyes strayed over the man, "Do you know anything of magic, Hadrian?"

by **Hadrian** on July 22nd, 2011, 3:50 am

"Well, sure," he said diffidently, "some. What do you want to know?"

His Auristic sense came up almost without thinking and he paid close attention to the patterns of Nilkayn's particular weave of energies, what made up his soul, as well as how it reacted to his question. The Akalak seemed to be on the up and up, but what he knew of them from his few encounters and from years of studying anthropology was that every Akalak faced his inner demons in a much more concerte manner than the average human, having to deal, indeed, with another personality within the same body. So giving information to a nice Akalak might mean that a not so nice Akalak was able to make use of it.

Hadrian was not adverse to sharing some information, but he was not about to hand out tools and weapons without knowing who was requesting them.

by **Nil'kayn** on July 31st, 2011, 7:22 am

Kayn blinked. Magic. He had heard of it sure, but to actually be able to learn anything about it...it was beyond his belief. He looked upward tapping a finger against his chin, finally he looked down a the man. "Where does magic come from? How does one use it?" He glanced around hoping to find somewhere to sit.

by **Hadrian** on July 31st, 2011, 7:08 pm

"It doesn't come from anywhere," he said, "or rather, it is everywhere and in everything. Your soul is made of djed, as are all souls. Magic is just the ability to manipulate the energy of creation, of existence. It requires a lot of study and a lot of practice." Of course, things like reimancy and leeching only required initiation, but he didn't like to advertise that. The last thing the world needed was wild elementalists and psychic vampires strolling around. That sort of dangerous anarchy would not help them rebuild Mizahar.

He gazed at the Akalak curiously, having known few of the warrior race who deigned to learn magic. Their might was in their arms, and sometimes their gods blessed them with gnostic magic, but few were the studious type. Perhaps someday he would employ Akalak guards if he didn't learn the secrets of Marcus Kelvic first...

by **Nil'kayn** on August 1st, 2011, 2:29 am

Caught site of a bench not far away, he walked over sitting down hoping Hadrian would follow. Once sitting down he would continue. "So this "Djed" is everwhere? Hmm. So what can magic do? Are there limits? He glanced at Hadrian intently.

by **Hadrian** on August 1st, 2011, 6:52 am

"It is everywhere," he said, trying not to sigh. He might have gotten himself a teaching job at the University, but then he would be paid to lecture on the nature of magic, and he had already shown the curious Akalak around the city. "There are limits, but most of them involve training, discipline, and understanding. If you want details, though, I would suggest going to speak to Nightshade in his laboratory or the proprietor of Ethereal Notions.

"Anyway, I should get back to my packing. Is there anything else you need before I go?"

by **Nil'kayn** on August 1st, 2011, 7:31 am

Kayn glanced at the man he should probably let the man go... He seemed not very interested in the Akalak. "Alright, well it was nice to meet you and I have learn't much. Hope all goes well with your travel." He slammed his hand on Hadrians back in what he thought was a friendly manner.