An Invitation to a Dungeon [OPEN]

It had been a rather frigid day, with snow topping the roofs of the oriental houses. Upon the dawn of the new season, he was to enjoy a refreshing cup of green tea by the window sill of his office. If the word has got out by now that Trently knew of where a dungeon was located to the potential prospects, letters to the Miracle guild should be coming anytime now. Since he had made his return back to Kou, business has been quite busy as per usual. It felt like he had no time to truly do much else. Trently could not afford to leave his guild for very long right now, so he had to scout others who could conquer Vine for Jiryu.

Plus, Trently had barely trained or mastered Furcas. It was not important for him to try his hand at yet another dungeon. Perhaps one day he may again, but Trently was a busy man and was a bit rusty. If the letter to the other mercenary guilds within other nations was received, then those with skill and wishes for a bright future should be visiting soon to receive information from Trently where the dungeon has risen. Until then, Trently was to sip his steamy cup of green tea, waiting for someone worthy to come visit and share some tea with him.

Trently: "Jiryu, I will find you a suitable candidate."

OOC Note: You may enter if you are looking to purchase a slot to Vine for 40k huang. We will then share 2 turns of dialogue where Trently is visited by the character wishing to enter Vine.

It was rare for Theos not to adorn his hood. This time however was different. His boots crushed the snow beneath his feet. The sound of the frozen water crunching beneath his feet was oddly satisfying. The clouds blocked the sun as snow fell from the sky. Cold yet beautiful was the powdery covered land around him. A grin brought to his face. Theos had not often seen snow given the Leviathans sailing patterns. It was common knowledge to avoid anything that would harm the crew or the ship. However what brought him here was a interesting piece of information from one of the reliable partners of the his fathers.

Apparently there had been a new dungeon ththaththay sprouted up and a man by the name of Trently was selling information on its whereabouts. From what he'd heard about these trials of strength this was a great chance to progress his ambitions. Theos had done what research he could on this man, Trently. Apparently he was the leader of a guild in Kou and had previously conquered one of these trials. There were many rumors of his exploits. Theos wished to see what kind of man could lead the new world.

His black clothing riddled with snow. Theos let out a heavy breath watching as the oxygen that exited his body turned into a fog. After some time of walking through Kou, there it was, he saw a building that matched the description he was told. Ahead of him were three cloaked individuals.

"Hm, of course I'm not the only one who's heard this rumor. Ah well."

It looks to be that someone had come. It is then that green tea was to be prepared. Trently knew of his visitor just by the very fact that an unfamiliar ship had docked. At the entrance to his guild hall, the famed local trader was to greet his guest. Trently was to gesture to his visitor to join him inside the warm walls of the building. At first view of the man, the guild master was to inquire of his name and where he had come from and what he hoped to buy info for a dungeon for. It was no harm in chatting with the man for now. Either way, his honesty was to be put to the test soon. If the man was true to his words and was of a suitable heart to try and conquer a dungeon, then Trently was to entrust the man with the info of the location of the hidden dungeon.

Trently: "I welcome you to my guild hall. Please, come have a drink with me. I will put you to the test once we sit. It is a rather quick test, so fret not. If you are of a suitable heart for this dungeon, then I shall permit you to enter."

How very impatient this man was. It lent a frown to Trently for just a moment. How could he rescind the test? If this was such an issue, Trently could return his huang. However, he was to instead reassure the man, Theos of Balbadd, that this test was to be over within a matter of few minutes. If the man wished for this info which the guild master was entrusted to by the Magi, Jiryu, he had to abide by Trently's rule. As the man rambled on how he wished for the info right now, Trently was to yawn and act nonchalant. Theos must be mistaken about who Trently was and how he operated. If the man was to just to hear him out, Theos was to be greeted by a ring upon a finger of Trently. Ah, yes, this was a Magic Item. It was now to just explain to him the function of said Magic Item, the ring known as Dark Blood.

Trently: "I am happy to return the money, however, I believe this test is far easier than you may expect, Theos of Balbadd. If your heart is true and of the light, info on a new dungeon is all yours! Bring out your hand, Theos! Dark Blood is a ring which will prick you, so don't mind a bit of pain. It will show me the memories of your past three days. Once I see that you came with no ill intent to enter the dungeon, I will let you on your merry way to the dungeon. Theos, what heart shall you bring to the dungeon.. !?"

Gleefully said the young man, hoping Theos to let Dark Blood prick his hand. If the Balbadd man let Trently search his memories of the past three days, he was to likely only come across a kind and ambitious man following light's path. If that was the case, which Trently presumed was, then after the prick, Trently was to hand Theos a scroll with info on the dungeon that the guild master had wrote down from when Jiryu told him. It would then be up to Theos to venture out, and challenge that dungeon, ah yes, Vine! May his dungeon dive be a great one. If that man won the dungeon, Trently would color himself surprised his candidate won.

Magoi: 330

Dark Blood:

"As I said man of no name. I'm here for one thing. Information not pleasantries." The guild master began to become exaggerated with his words. Theos sighed and removed his hood. The man kept speaking of a test before pulling out a ring. Theos started to become uninterested in the dungeon information. Especially when the merchant said nothing of a test. It all started to feel like a hassle.

"A warrior of your stature should know it takes far more than three days to travel from Balbadd to Kou. I've been on my ship which is docked at your shore. Along with my crew." Theos held out his right index finger. "This is a waste of time, however I am resolved in my next steps. Let's get this going." Theos would allow the ring to prick his finger. As the small dragon heads took a hold of his finger Theos did not flinch. The images that followed would show the guild master that in the three days prior he was on the Leviathan. Talking with his father who'd months prior had lost his arm to a creature if the sea.

Theos was then handed a scroll with the whereabouts of the dungeon from a attendant. "Pleasure meeting you. May our paths cross again on different terms." With that Theis headed to the front to speak with the man whom had entered with him.  "You're welcome to come along. There's plenty of room on the Leviathan. I'm not sure what's to come, but I'm sure it can be overcome." If the man decided to come with Theos they would set sail and leave immediately.

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