I scratch my head, thinking of the perplexing idea of water itself going for a price, before remembering the fact it is a desert. I take a good look around at how many people actually show signs of dehydration, and who has it the worst.
The Girl directs Archaic up the stair and uses a small key to open the door. There is a nice bed inside, and though the room is small, it is indeed clean. She brings archaic a tiny bottle filled with water.
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Koku heads off to the middle of the town, some children are playing. One of them is throwing pebbles at a tonsor that is loitering in front of one of the vendors.
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Bean looking around surprisingly doesnt see many people who are dying of thirst. Perhaps there is a secret to their health.
"What is it that you are selling here. I am interested in all sorts of goods, so please do not be afraid to tell me anything." As I say that I wait for a responce. _________________
*Getting out of bed and stretching, Archaic can see traces of blood that have stained the bed and decides to make a quick escape. Jumping out of a window and landing on his feet, Archaic makes his way through town looking for a weapon shop.* _________________
"I seek to know who you are, and where paradise can be found in such a dry place. There is some water here, which means a source must be nearby, perhaps the source will lead the way. Even underground rivers lead to a destination if followed from above." _________________
The vendor replies to Koku,
"Ah. . so it is knowledge that you seek. Perhaps knowledge is the most valuable commodity in all of Nocte, however the knowledge that you seek is of particular value. I will lead you yo water for 100GC, but the knowledge of who I am is something that wont come so cheap."
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Archaic before long stumble into a weapons shop. They have a variety of weapons that are made by that areas forge.
"Tch, you have nothing that is of interest of me here. What I crave are the weapons of a true assassin; the shadow daggers. Does anybody know where I can possibly attain these items?"
*Archaic looks around the room waiting for a response.* _________________
"Water that is not from a building but a stream or other natural source may be worth the price. If you take me there I will pay you. First you should know that I do not have any thought of betraying you. Just know that no man besides us two must travel to the place, or else I will get fearful as you can too." With that I give the man 50 GC. "You shall receive the second half when we get to the location. There we will be able to talk more naturally too."
Archaic, dressed in discomforting garments draws suspicion from the townspeople that have gathered in the shop. The strange coverings over his arms as well as the skirt like bottom are foreign not only to Sahvar, but to the entirety of the kingdom. Weary of such an individual, they keep their distance and their silence, many of them exiting the area all together.
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The man scoffs up the GC and places a sign out on his stand that indicates his return within the hour. Without words, he signals to Koku and leads him along through a back ally in the desert town. After traversing through a winding trail, that Koku inevitably could not renavigate on his own they arrive at a stair case.
Ascending down it leads to a door whose base rests about 3 feet below the average level of the ground. The man knocks three times then waits about a full minute. A coughing sound is heard from the other side of the door. Koku's hired guide kicks the door with what appears to be the full extend of his strength.
In another moment, the door is opened by a gaunt individual wearing shackles. Peering inside, Koku sees that it is the entrance to a buildings basement. Running through the foundation, an underground stream flows with merky water. Several chained individuals kneel at the waters edge, filling buckets with the water then running the water through fine paper filters that remove most of the dirt. Barrels are stacked in three different corners of the facility, each corner clearly labeled.
"Clear"
"Hydro"
and "Drink"
Apparently, these are the varying levels of purity that are made available.
Holding out his hand, the man takes the remaining payment from Koku and leaves.
Looking around I stick to the shadows looking around for anyone who seems to be running this plan. I make sure to keep my senses alert and make sure to have my stomp blades ready to slice through anyone who tries to catch me. _________________
"Oh I see the look of fear in all of your eyes, but I don't mean you any harm, not here anyway. It'll be too annoying to have to deal with all your well armed meatheads that guard this area. I may say beastly and bloodthirsty, but I still have some restraint. However, if you are all too cowardly to do anything then I will just make my leave now."
*Archaic leaves the shop and begins to look for an alley way to enter, making sure to keep Nosferatu out and spinning in case anybody else tries to ambush him.* _________________
I walk throughout the city, taking in all of the sights and people. I eat the fruit I bought, and try to find some sort of center. Perhaps there is a leader to this place, or some official that might know where this Abdul might be. I would also like to see how the guards are trained around here, perhaps the something the Capital could pick up.
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