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Sat 9th Jan 2021 07:34

Big Bad Evil Books

by Jaxi Nyaldaashkmeller

"Would you like to speak in private?"
"Only if your name is Fridga"

 
The trio consisting of Prill the Dragonborn, Tok the Half-Orc, and Fridga the Dwarf took us into an alleyway townhouse. They were indeed curious about my tome, but had no intentions of taking it. Instead, they just wanted information. Specifically about Torinth. They looked rather upset to hear that Torinth had passed, for good reason. Turns out he was part of their group that had been sent out by Tobecus (yes, the deceased Master) in search of these tomes for the past 3 years. While the three here in Shidon followed Tobecus' instructions to investigate in this location, Torinth was certain there was more he could find in the East. I guess that's how he ended up in Arbor Harbor.
 
Fridga Forgecoat, as in daughter of Domila Forgecoat; champion of Master Tobecus, told us that she and the others have not left Shidon due to recently sensing a lot of magical power here. Though, its been 2 years since then and they've gotten no closer to the second tome. Which they seem to believe is the last tome.
 
Despite their vigilant work for the past 2 years, we decide that maybe they need some fresh new eyes. Starting with the obvious, we choose to go to the city's library in Lanrick Circle. Gax makes note that he is suspicious of this crew's quick notice of us and insists we be careful.
 
Marco
Of which do you speak?
Polo
Insert wikipedia article about Marco Polo here

 
On the way to Lanrick Circle, we pass through a few other districts. There seemed to be a funeral precession going through one, and for some reason Gary wanted to go watch. So we did.
 
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When we get to Lanrick Circle's Library, we are met by its representative Arius and the representative of High Ring, Ameren. They tell us that mimics have made the library their home and are causing some trouble. As shown by Darrel, some kid bitching on the side of the road about not getting to check out his book on bees.
 
What does your brother look like?
I know not of the others
Others? As in plural?
Others, with an S
How many?
I know not
How do you know there is more than 1 other?
I feel multiple directions and I knew before
Are we close to another?
I feel strength when I did not before
Which direction?
No response

 
Nothing more can be said about the rest of our library adventures, we fought a bunch of book mimics. Which were terrible to fight.
 
Note to Self:
Mimics are sticky

 
They bite and they hang on for dear life and you just have to attack them hoping that you don't hurt whomever they're attached to. And of course, at the top floor of the library, a massive tome laid open for us, ready for its big debut as the boss of this dungeon. When we were able to defeat them all, the library was once again safe. Though with a quick search, there was no other magical tome hiding in these shelves. The Librarian and Arius didn't seem to have any information either, so it looks like we'll have to find another lead.