diatu | [Adventure] Familiar Turf - A Puzzling Problem Part 2

Who: Atem & Open!
Where: Strange Rune and Sygil Covered Obelisk #29
When: Shortly after receiving word that the shape of the missing puzzle piece appears on this obelisk's texts.
What: This & Continued from this message

The large structure stretched vertically skywards into the heavens, it's similarity in form to the obelisks of Atem's time was striking, and peculiar. Just how many parallels could be drawn between the two lands? What was different however, were the inscriptions carved masterfully into it. Whether it was done by magical conjuring or the more tedious and methodical carving it was still exquisite and a sight that could strike awe into even the most casual of observers. The collection of runes and sigils that decorated it appeared archaic to him and he wasn't sure if he was familiar with their modern equivalents or not. Walking around the base, he looked for the shape that resembled the shape of the missing puzzle piece.

For another set of eyes and also to get a look higher up he bade his familiars to fly upwards and seek it out as well, while he awaited the arrival of any volunteers eager to help solve the mystery with him. Capricius chimed a dissonant cord of protest before capitulating.It was obvious that the gemstone familiar wasn't keen on all this attention being dedicated to the additional Millennium Falcon. What a relief it was that despite the aversion, it was one-sided. His second familiar had a more amicable personality and took no exception to the other.

Atem stood there for a few moments just watching the two as they flew around the obelisk.

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"Very well. It would not be worth XP if it were that easy. And the clues lead here. You have me for a wizard. What is your class?"

V just didn't want to be told at the end "well any old bit would do" after dozens of panels of work.

"That's one way of looking at it." Atem allowed before answering V's next question,"I haven't given my class much thought."

V fought the urge to make frustrated noises that would not render well in print. "Well are you better at hand to hand combat and absorbing damage? Healing? Dealing damage from a distance with weapons? From a distance with magic? Working through nature? Sneaking up from behind to steal from people or sneak attack them? Please for the love of all that is sane do NOT tell me you are a Bard."

It was hard to hide his amusement. It's not that Atem wanted to be difficult but V could get so frustrated over so little. "I could engage in hand to hand combat if necessary, I have some skill with a sword, and horseback riding. My healing skills are lacking.. but I do have some magical abilities." Listing his credentials as if he were taking this as seriously. "I've been studying glyphs since I find the versatility of them appealing."

"... I couldn't see myself stealing from anyone, nor engaging in dishonorable conduct as you suggested."

Then he chuckled. "Definitely not a bard."

Not a Bard helped, but hand to hand, swords, horsemanship AND magic? That... sounded like disturbingly particular grouping of skills, and then paired with what he said about rouges...

"You're lawful good, aren't you?"

At least he wasn't wearing blue....

The smile never left his lips. "I like to think so." Those classifications were quite similar to the ones found in Monster World. He wasn't entirely sure what was causing the unease, but it wouldn't surprise him if V liked to dabble in grey areas.

Funny you should mention blue.... Blue was usually a part of his wardrobe in some way, whether it was the past or future.

"You're a Paladin...." V said, defeated. What was it with Paladins in the storyline lately?

"I can think of worse things to be called than that," Then with a teasing edge he added,"I hope that doesn't mean you've decided to retract your aide."

"No no, I still need the XP." Still, he was not V's party leader. Would never be.

"So do you have any thoughts about the markings adorning this Obelisk?" Still waiting on Capricius to return after spotting the symbol in question.

"I have expended all the instances of read magic that I have prepared for the day," V said apologetically. "We could take a long rest and I could trance, if that would help?"

"A rest might be in order..... since admittedly there isn't much to do before Capricius returns."

V nodded. "Very well." V settled into a sitting position. "I shall trance, if you shall ensure that we are not attacked?"

Said with a faint smirk, "I think I can manage that." ... Considering that it did not appear as if they were in any danger at all at present.

V nodded again, settled in. "do you happen to have anything you absolutely must do while I trance other than resting yourself and guarding?"

[Adventure] Familiar Turf - A Puzzling Problem Part 2

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Permission to meta for comedic effect? (something canon for V's world that is a narrative shorthand)

Sure, go right ahead.

Awesome. HEH