To Mineral! (Moore, 88 days left)

[Anastasia]

Make a Diplomacy check with a +7 bonus.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 101, using Divine Insight here and some of my Improvisation points.

[Anastasia]

Morniel begins to speak, but a soft tinkle of crystal silences him.

Crystalle merely says, "Countless are those who come here to steal Mineral's wealth, more precious then all the gems are those who come as friends. Tell me what you need, Moore."

[Nephrite]

"We have allies who are looking for a large supply of adamantine. If you would be willing to trade with us for it, that would be appreciated. Beyond that..." Moore looks to Morniel. "Morniel, you are much more familiar with our soldiers and their needs, what do you think we could use?"

[Anastasia]

"We need many things - soldiers, resources, supplies, morale." Morniel picks up without missing a beat. "We face Bel, who is no longer holding back. Were countless legions endlessly devoted to holding back the demonic tide, there would be no hope. As it is, we face a splinter, but a splinter that can still pierce our hearts."

A pause, Morniel meeting Crystalle's gaze. "Lord Crystalle, it is a more accurate statement to ask what we do not need."

Crystalle merely listens and asks, "How much is a large supply of adamantine?"

[Nephrite]

"As much as you would be willing to trade with us for." Moore responds. "If you want specifics... whatever two million gold could buy."

[Anastasia]

"Gold?" Crystalle laughs, "I care nothing for gold."

The archomental's laugh is like crystals jangling, echoing amid the cavern. "I require deed instead. When you have freed Lifasa, I will send you on a task that may take decades, if not centuries or longer. A task for the pace of the stones, not that of mortal creatures. That is the currency I will accept."

[Nephrite]

He was just using it as a reference point for the amount!

Moore nods and gives him another bow. "I think a timeless task is one I am rather uniquely suited for."

[Anastasia]

"Then tell me what you wish of me. Tell me how much adamantine you need and two more requests," Crystalle says, as you feel a weight settle inside of you. A glimmer of light dances around you, before sinking into your flesh.

K:A.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 85. Using some more inspiration points.

"Enough adamantine to create a golem that can best the forces of Bel himself. Perhaps even enough to create a golem that can -best- Bel himself." Moore says. "As for the other requests... your best soldiers. Whatever you can spare for us that we can rely on to hold points like a mountain against the rain. Finally..." Moore shakes his head. "My final request is only that Aurora will continue to have your support and that we continue to work together for a common goal of defeating evil." Moore smiles. "You may interpret it as you wish, Lord Crystalle."

[Anastasia]

"You will have those," Crystalle says, gesturing back the way you came. "Go. The adamantine awaits outside, take as much as you need. The soldiers will soon arrive to Aurora."

The light and the feeling? You've just entered into a pact with Crystalle. Assuming he holds up his end of it, you're bound to aid him after this.

[Nephrite]

Moore bows again. "Call on us whenever you have need." One final bow before he turns and heads back!

[Anastasia]

You exit out and to the gates. Just beyond them is a portal to Elysium, Aurora in the background. Sitting just before the portal is a massive pile of adamantine. It's in great, polished blocks two feet tall and two feet wide, stacked on top of each other.

[Nephrite]

"Would you have handled things any differently?" Moore asks. "That was my first major... diplomatic act for Aurora, I think. I hope I didn't overstep myself."

Moore will throw whatever he can into his 20ft deep portable hole but try and keep track of exactly how much there is. Well I say throw and I mean carry because I'm guessing a 2 ft x 2ft block of adamantine is really freaking heavy. For my own reference and I guess his as well how much is this exactly? I guess a good question might be "how many blocks would be used in a standard adamantine golem" and then "how many blocks are there"

[Anastasia]

In the ballpark of 2 tons per cube. That's back of the envelope math so that could be wrong, but we'll roll with it.

That impact your action at all?