Arlie_B the player forgot, Arlie wouldn't have.

Arlie_B dying does that to you.

Dionysus "She's guarding a few people on a mission to Mesoine, actually. From above them, of course."

Arlie_B "Everything alright down there? Who's my little tempest up against?"

Arlie_B the main chat is awesome

Dionysus "Actually, a war seems to have broken out between Mesoine & Dalurine."

Arlie_B "Bloody hell, the sea elves said they had things under control."

Dionysus "We've no news from the slaves in Dalurine."

Arlie_B "They are willing slaves, they're planning on sieging the Empire from within."

Arlie_B etc.

Arlie_B ok.

Arlie_B we can do the mages.

Dionysus They're up in their library-ridden tower.

• Arlie_B already sent klaus to pick some recruits and see if they can't start hauling the books.

Dionysus Klaus gives his report to Damon when you leave, then sees to it

• Arlie_B walks up the tower breathing heavily. "You lot walk up this every day?"

Dionysus One of them answers, "We use magic, Battisto."

Dionysus Another says, "And there's a dormitory upstairs."

Arlie_B "Well, it's a bit stuffy up here, who's up for something new?"

Dionysus "What are you babbling about?"

Arlie_B "I need a favor from someone, and I can offer plenty of treats in return."

Arlie_B "Our airship crew wants a mage to accompany us on our next few trips. If one of you agrees to go, you'll get to see new parts of the world, study the airship."

Arlie_B "Did I also mention that we managed to steal a good portion of Civitello's private library?"

Dionysus The whole room goes quiet. They all look to you.

Arlie_B "The person who comes gets first pick to borrow the books to read during the stay."

Dionysus A rotund but jovial looking mage stands up, "I happen to be the most skilled air mage here."

Dionysus Another slender mage, very old, bangs his cane on the floor, "I'm a travel expert."

Dionysus And another says, "I worked with Civitello. I deserve a chance to look at his books!"

Arlie_B "They are looking for someone who can help them with attacks. You can help with that?" Arlie asks the air mage.

Arlie_B "I dare say, we haven't been attacked yet, but whatever makes them happy"

Dionysus Another man says, "I'm the finest war mage here..." But the air mage says, "I can devise a few protections, yes, I dare say, myself."

Arlie_B "Oh, and there is some strange creature with us on the ship, a guy with a horned mask? If we hurry, he might not have left yet."

Arlie_B "A Forktongued Masquer or something? Seemed alright."

Arlie_B If no one else is jumping up, he'll address the air mage. "Great! When can you be ready?"

Dionysus "The Forktongued Masquer? The child of the Mother of Truth, uncle to our late Emperor?"

Dionysus "When do you need me to be ready?"

• Arlie_B looks surprised. "I didn't know all that, wow. How about this, what do you say you come with me to meet them now, and we'll work out the details there."
• Arlie_B will take him to meet the crew, see if he's alright with them, start things rolling and then head to the inn

Dionysus Cogswell Timmons, aeromancer, joins you.