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Colmaz sighed in relief. Thank the lord for baths. As for his new warrior friend, he'd just have to wait and find out what they were like. It was odd being in a place with so much extravagance. Having actual servants just walking around... it was surreal.
For now, Colmaz really wanted a bath, and maybe some actual food. Not just stale bread and bruised apples.
He tried to flag down a passing servant. "Do you happen to now where a bath is? I'd really appreciate it!"

A maid bowed without saying anything and led him thorough the corridors of the castle before letting him in a wide marble room filled with warm and steaming water.

"There is a small hot spring beneath this room that keeps the water always warm and relaxing. If you need help just ring this bell and I'll be here."

As the maid left, he could see that the maid had a sheathed longsword on her hip, though why would a maid need a sword...

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"A demon gave me reason to travel here, sir. I am in desperate need of your Head's abilities to resolve the matter."

The demon? His mother. The reason? A need for holy wards and development techniques. The Head's role? Help him get a lot of gold.

He was in no way lying, at least.

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Colmaz noticed the longsword, but didn't think much about it. He was unaccustomed to the traditions of the higher class, so for all he knew, it was a ceremonial thing.
Most of his attention was focused on the bath, which, true to the maid's word, was incredibly comfortable.
As he relaxed in the water, he set his bag of potions on the ledge next to him, sipping wine out of a small flask that he'd been saving for a special occasion. He thought this probably qualified. He had a warm bath, ample food, and a new mercenary to help him on his quest! Not a bad trade off for one basic healing potion.

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Iosef tilted his head her way, a little confused.

"...you...the head? Are you the high priest here?"

And he felt another slight drain in his vitality as he inspected her. Not bad, for an adolescent, but...by the gods, he was letting his Allure loose far too often! Not her, too!

As he was relaxing, he heard a gentle knock on the door, then a voice.

"Sir, the master wants you to come if you are done, he has gotten your two companions ready!" A female voice came from behind the door.

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Iosef nods.

"I do, but before we talk about that...this place is Meriath, right?"

He looked up and down the girl the second time. Well, she did belong to the goddess of time. Time may not be a factor for her body...

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Colmaz scrabbled out of the bath when he heard the servant's voice, snatching up his clothing and bag. Thankfully, she didn't come inside.
He tried to make himself presentable for the noble and his two new companions. First impressions were important. He sheathed his dagger and hid his crossbow as well as he could manage. Then, Colmaz exited the bath and went off to find his new friend Morias.

And he was lead to a living room, it had a fireplace, fine paintings and beautifully decorated seats. In front of the fireplace sat Morias whilst on the seats were two people.

On one was a gnoll warrior, wearing from head to toe plate armor, the other was a young woman with azure blue hair and light blue eyes, she wore a blue robe the color of the sea, she was a priestess of Arago, the God of the Sea.

"Ah, take a seat my friend!" Morias said. "We have much to discuss!"

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The man stared at Damoni as if he didn't hear right, he smiled again at Damoni and asked:

"Excuse me, did you just say 51 wyverns?" He asks nicely, with the same wide smile on his face.

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Iosef nods.

"Hit the nail right on the head. I do want Earthrent, and badly. So why would you want to help a hob get his hands on one of the most powerful weapons in the world?"

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Colmaz was taken aback by the woman's blue hair especially. He'd heard of people with odd hair colors, but this was his first time seeing something other than generic brown or black, maybe some blonde. It was distracting, to say the least.
"Yes, of course," he said, tearing his eyes away from the woman's odd hair. The gnoll seemed especially capable, as well. They'd do just fine indeed.
"Do I owe you any compensation? Surely one healing potion can't cover all of the kindness you've shown me, my friend."

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It suddenly occurred to Damoni that this must be quite a lot of money in these parts. Back in his homeland, 20 platinum was about a month's worth of wages, but it appeared to be quite a bit more here.

"Yes. I'm traveling with 50 men to the Death Marches, and I want the finest steeds I can get. I have the money." He poured his money onto the table, keeping a wary eye out for thieves.

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Iosef raises an eyebrow, and kneels in front of her.

"If Fate says so. What would your goddess recommend me do?"

"I am not doing this for the health potion, you saved my life, had you chosen not to give it to me and leave there on the road, I would've died for sure." Morias says. "Do you have any questions about your two new companions?"

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"Well, then I thank you. As for my companions, well, I suppose I can just ask them if I want to know something." For the first time in many weeks, Colmaz felt like he actually had a shot at beating out his competitors for the Universal Weapons. "Shall we introduce ourselves here, though?"

"I'm Colmaz Eolian, but Colmaz works fine. I'm a very good alchemist, so I can offer support to you and some scattered healing! I'm hoping to find Anna, mainly, but really any of the blades would work for my purposes." He did an eaggerated bowing motion. "And you are?"

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"I am, Maria, former priestess of Agaro the sea god, I am strong with water and ice magic as well as some minor healing magic, if need be, I can summon water or ice elementals to aid us." the woman said, not looking up.

"I am, Garas, warrior under the service of lord Morias, let me worry about all our melee enemies, I'll crush them under my boot!" the gnoll said grinning.