Quest for the Gemgark

In the corner of the tavern, SLPBS1 processed the various pieces of gossip floating around as fast as it could manage. Something about the mountains? Then something about desert caves. It seemed like no two people could manage to form a consensus on where, precisely, the Gemgark was. However, there was precisely one very broad piece of information that seemed to be consistent: wherever it was, it was kept carefully guarded. An old man claimed there were immortal knights patrolling the area, and that he used to be one but relinquished his position; a woman in glasses countered that everything she'd heard had mentioned gouts of flame and pits of spikes, and he hadn't said anything about those.

Danger considerable. Allies advisable. It scanned the room back and forth, but for the most part, it couldn't find anyone who looked like they'd be a good fit. Either they appeared inexperienced and weak, or they returned a scowl as soon as they realized it was looking at them, or they were already busy arguing amongst themselves. Then it caught sight of the group trailing down the stairs, one by one, noting the dubious looks most of the patrons sent Idealana's way. Group contains two unknown species. Appear lacking in bodyguards. Possible opportunity. It continued watching as the group (sans Sk'karl, who had headed out) sat down at a table.

Aureole began looking around the room as Idealana took the journal and began trying to decipher it. SLPBS1 noticed the journal and recalled seeing the pair gesture at it earlier, as well as seeing their mouths move; yet it was quite positive it hadn't heard them speaking. However, this didn't matter to it at the moment; what was more important was that the book appeared to be important, and the group might be able to use it. Slowly, it approached, extending its hand to Aureole. "SLPBS1. I am looking for allies. Can offer assistance with finding, accessing information. May I see the book?"