The Great Library¶
2023-Jun-25
- Kleb finds an artisanal glass shop, of all things, that is willing to sell him another Necklace of Fireballs. Meanwhile, Rulkorf purchases an ornate silver basin to be a vessel for future scrying. It is ringed with sigils and sagas praising Valkur, the god of storms and sailors. Rowan picks up some thieves tools and lockpicks, in addition to a forgery kit
- Kleb also patronizes a fletchery shop and gets two of his beads set into crossbow bolts. He makes a point of neither threatening nor shaking down the merchant, despite possible appearance of the contrary
- When he picks up the bolts that evening, Kleb of course gives him a pamphlet (and a pep talk)
- Rowan similarly acquires a new cart since the old one was quite damaged – this new one is tricked out, with aftermarket rims, a (singing stone) sound system, decals, a spoiler, and fashionable traces of damage
- Rowan bonds with a cool guy named Ronald over their shared love of lowrider carts, and Ronald hooks him up with some LEDs and horse-headlamp-high-beams for free
- Kleb also patronizes a fletchery shop and gets two of his beads set into crossbow bolts. He makes a point of neither threatening nor shaking down the merchant, despite possible appearance of the contrary
- With gear packed and a pimped out ride, the party sets out for Candlekeep in the morning, leaving Fallon to his gig in the city (he’s going to head back to Phandalin soon)
- The ride on the Coast Way is uneventful, and before long the looming spires of Candlekeep appear before the trio. A sea of tents surround the path towards the monastery, as if it were under siege, and the road is open but crowded
- The party parks their cart, stabling the horses for free, and slowly make their way to the gate. They present to the ticket-taker elf
- Kleb’s hand-written pamphlet detailing Lozenge Gules doctrine
- Captain’s log from the Thunderbird
- The spellbook of Zarathustra
- She takes the materials and puts them in a delivery chute, and hands out library cards to the party
- The elf’s special glasses also show her that Rulkorf has a hit out on him, but she can’t see details. She assures him that he will be safe inside the keep
- The party parks their cart, stabling the horses for free, and slowly make their way to the gate. They present to the ticket-taker elf
- Having been granted access, the party pushes through the throngs in the courtyard and are met by a member of the Avowed, dressed in yellow robes of the god Oghma. The party members are considered Seekers, and are not allowed past the Pillars of Pedagogy, through the Emerald Door, or into the stacks in the keep proper.
- The amenities in the courtyard include an inn, bathhouse, and dining hall
