Green: Daisy
Black: GM
I want to talk to Serena about her friend who had/has the True Wind Rune.
She'll get a little apprehensive and you can see her tense up as soon as you ask. She immediately asks "What makes you think I know anything about that?" clearly uneasy.
Daisy's not used to hiding anything, and she says without preamble, "Xander's been investigating everyone around here, and he said you knew someone who had the True Wind Rune. Is it Luc? My dad's had a couple of fights with Luc on his side, and he sounds like a pretty reliable guy, even if he has a bad attitude sometimes. I always wanted to meet that guy."
Serena shakes her head. "I'm afraid I don't know of any Luc. My....friend.... with the Run was named Ardith. We found it on an adventure about 3 years ago. We had dreamed of finding one of those runes, filled with so much power and history... I never expected Ardith to try to claim it. But he did, and in the blast of power that came from him, I...well, you know what happened, I suppose," she points to her missing leg. "He disappeared shortly afterwards. I've not seen or heard from him since."
"Huh... Where did you find the rune? Did Ardith manage to keep it? I wonder how Luc lost it... Maybe I'll ask Sasari, I think those two knew each other a while back. What was Ardith gonna do with it?" Daisy asked without pausing, obviously bursting with questions.
Serena shakes her head. "To be honest, I don't know much about it. We found the Rune in an old Ruin on Mirgo Island, far to the west of here, between the Eastern and Western Continents. We had heard rumors of a strange light descending on the island, and how the island had become possessed of fierce storms, destroying most any ship that grew near. We figured something was there, either it be treasure of just a story to tell, so we went there looking for answers. Our ship was wrecked, of course, but we made it ashore. We found the rune atop a mountain ruin, creating massive wind storms around the whole island, nearly out of control with what felt like....well, rage. We tried to get in close, see if we could somehow destroy the rune, not knowing what it was. As we approached, Ardith started talking, whether to himself or the rune, I don't know. But then suddenly, the rune stopped it's assault on us, and flew into Ardith's right hand. An explosion of pure power sprang forth from them, and I was knocked back, unconscious. When I came to, I had been brought back to the local village, and found myself missing my leg. Ardith told me he had attained the power of the rune, and called it the True Wind Rune. We stayed there for a few days, me learning how to walk with crutches, and Ardith learning to control his new power. After about a month of this, we were getting ready to leave the island, when Ardith suddenly vanihsed one night. I don't know how or why he left, just that he did. I looked all over for him as best as I could, but he was gone. I left the island, and I've never gone back. I've started my life over as an appraiser, and tried to forget Ardith and that damned rune....but it still haunts me..."
"Wow," Daisy whistled. "This guy sounds like a real jerk to up and leave when he just made you lose your leg. I hate thoughtless guys. Do you have any idea how many jerks I've had to "talk to" for April? Sheesh. I'll find this guy for you, Serena. We'll get to the bottom of this, and then I'll make him apologize. You're one of us now, after all." Daisy will ask for a description of him, where he's from and been, etc.
Serena laughs at your offer of violence. "I don't think thats' needed Daisy. But if you do find him, let him know I'm looking for him. I'm dying to know what happened, why he left and all. There was a time I thought we'd be together forever, but...well, things change. I just want to know what changed, if that makes sense."
"Don't you worry, Serena, I'll get to the bottom of this," Daisy said firmly. "No rune is an excuse to just leave a friend without even saying goodbye. Just tell me everything you know about him, and I'll track him down. I might have another job for Xander, too."
Serena nods. "Ok, I'll tell you what I know. He would be about 41 now. He had long brown hair, and brown eyes. He had a notable scar across his forehead, from a sword fight years back. He tended to wear light armor, like leathers and such, liking the freedom of movement. He also carried a two handed spear, which he could use at great speeds. I don't know if that's enough to find him, but that's who he is...or was, at least."
"That's a good start," Daisy said, nodding sagely. "Do you know where he was born? Where did you guys meet?"
"I don't know where he was born. We didn't meet until we were in our 20's, fighting in the war on the western continent. He saved my life in a tough spot, and we stuck together from then on. After the war, we decided to travel together as adventurers. We traveled for nearly 20 years, right until the incident with the rune. We were partners, you know?"
Daisy nodded. "There are lots of people here with special skills, for finding people and runes both, I think. I'll find this guy and drag him back here. You can count on me!" Daisy declared, marching out on that parting note. She will bring this problem to Xander's attention to add to his workload, if you want it to come up at a later point in the game :) I know I have a library now and other resources, but I don't know that any of those will be of use here.
Sure, I can add it to Xander's workload to look for this guy. Same deal with Felicia. I can make them 'unofficial' investigations, and write something out if those are people you want to investigate. As long as I get a little time, I can work out anybody you want to check out :)
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