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I look up, a little miffed, but still mostly cheerful. "You all misunderstand my meaning. I was not requiring money for this, merely inquiring if it would be provided. I've agreed regardless, but I believe we all would be able to accomplish this mission easier if we were given something to use to keep our weapons sharp, our munitions stocked, and our stomachs from being empty. And of course, there are some who are more motivated by money then the need of others." I smile again, and wait for the others to say whether they will be joining or not.

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"Greetings Dorak, even though some may disagree with me saying so, but thank you." Smiling gently with his eye (rest of face is covered with the cowl xp ninja ). "If it were not for you or the forces, whose timely arrival shifted the tides of battle, this village would have perished. Once again thank you." Becoming serious and facing the mayor once again, "Sir, would you know at the moment whether the goblins that were left unconscious on the battle field has been secured? And what is to happen to the body of the fallen knight, I believe his name was Alex?"

Amazing!! I can't believe my luck! My first day out of the temple and I have already met races outside of our own and an even more curious one within the race of man! twisted So? twisted Ancient races should have bountiful information to share, the elves, dwarves, gnomes, I even sense the strange grey-skinned wizard may have the most to contribute! Even the red-haired human, there is something special about him, I can feel it! twisted Can't say that I've quenched the blood-lust tonight, but I guess I can endure your soon-to-be ramblings about the information you got. Just don't you forget about the promise with the goblins I knocked out. twisted

Navon nodded at the others words, paying careful attention to all that these surface dwellers said. It might prove important to his mission later on, after all.

"My own name is Navon." he says, pulling back his own hood to fully reveal features that so gray that he looks like a man of living stone "I am a student of magic, a humble mage on a personal quest to better his knowlege who hopes to one day uncover some of the magical lore of days past... I come from a land across the sea, and I hope to one day return there with many new spells from this strange place."

The last part of that was a lie, of course - Navon would sooner die than betray the secrets of his people... That was the fist law of venturing in this strange surface land - But the rest was true enough.

Talibah frowns for a moment, "Whatever this book may be it sounds important, I'll happily help retrieve it."

She then turns to her fellow adventurers, "My name is Talibah, it seems like we're going to make a formidable team!"

The Mayor and Guard Captain seem relieved at your willingness to help. Moonwind, though her face does not show it, greets you all warmly. "I am Moonwind, the high-priestess of Mielikki in this town. We would be very happy to have the assisstance of such heroes in this situation." She approaches you and you realize that she must be at least seven feet tall, long and lean of build, obviously a powerful woman in both position and physique. "I can offer you each 500 gold to return The Book, unused, to the temple. I can give you 200 gold a peice now, for provisions, and the rest when you return. You can also keep any other treasure you may find along the way, though donations are appreciated."

She looks you all over for a moment. "Such a diverse group. Remember to rely on each other when a situation turns bad. Each of your abilities should prove very useful to the group, as long you have the wisdom to clearly see the path."

The Guard Captain then speaks up. "I will see what I can discover about this Hadonis. You should take care of what preparations you need, then meet me at the east gate." He leaves the room in a hurry.

Moonwind smiles brightly at Nizam. "I see we share like beliefs. Though I am no druid, I am a preistess of Mielikki, goddess of the Autumn Wood. You will see that your wishes are carried out to the letter, as I will be taking charge of the rebuilding efforts."

eek "Err... of course!! sweatdrop Nature must always be repected!!! sweatdrop *nervous laughter* None of us, especially us mages, have ever tampered the fundemental natural order when bored *more nervous laughter sweatdrop *. That would be wrong." Must change subjects quickly. *cough* "Mister Mayor, Lady Moonwind, a word. Please. A friend of mine is currently outside watching a couple of unconscious goblins and maybe a human raider or two. Would you happen to know whether they have been secured and readied for questioning at the moment?"