"Velon, it's not that word of our fame is spreading, it's that this lithe bardess is so eager to meet us, and suddenly has some intense secret she needs to tell in private, as well. Although I'm rather new to the 'Blaze' monniker, so I doubt I'm in the list of famous figures." He grins, still intent on the distant conversation, but not facing them and letting his magic robe allow his vision to that point.
LIa shakes her head. "This is not what I wanted so soon after the other unpleasantness. I'm curious what her intent is. I'll do as you mentioned earlier Velon. I will hit her with Zone of Truth and we can go from there. That is if this isn't a trap from the beginning."
She looks lost in thought for a moment. "The Blaze has come far. Who would have guessed a few years ago that one day we would be the proud owners of a sky castle and have enemies world wide." She shakes her head and smiles ruefully.
Edited: Kyrroeth on 30th Jan, 2018 - 6:05pm
A well sized private room is easily obtained in the back of the tavern. The sounds of the common room are fairly well muffled when the door is closed, so there probably won't be too much in the way of eavesdropping opportunities.
Perry is led within, along with any others of the blaze who wish to participate in this meeting.
"Me either Lawrance, I'm a master of disguise! Like to keep a low profile and all. You know me!"
Velon watches as Penelope and the others move towards a private room. "Should we join them? Perhaps one at a time, we don't need to draw any more attention." He remains seated, scanning the room to see how the patrons react to all of this.
Once inside the private room with the members who chose to come, Penelope turns to them and says, “Ok, now before I reveal my true form, I just want to let you all know that I am actually a tiefling. So please, try not to be alarmed. This form that you see before you, “Penelope,” is one of many of my alternate personas that I’ve developed and practiced in order to avoid unwanted trouble from bigots and ruffians. Some people don’t take kindly to tieflings, sadly. I wanted to keep a low profile, while still hopefully managing to get your attention.”
“So anyway, without further ado, here we go!”
Penelope reaches for something on the top of her head. Her hands slightly quivering, she slowly removes what looks to be some sort of ribbon that is tying her ponytail up. The ribbon then suddenly changes into the form of an average-looking brown hat.
Suddenly, Penelope begins to transform rapidly. Her olive skin quickly changes in color to a light blue and then again to an intense purple. Demonic horns suddenly begin protruding from her forehead, growing towards the back of her head before curling back towards the front and ending in a sharp point right at the top of her now pointy ears. Behind her, a thick purple tail that ends in a triangular point begins to grow.
She begins to grow in height as well; her once 5’4” feminine frame begins growing into a taller, more masculine one. Her long, black hair shrinks and changes into short-cut, slightly wavy purple hair. Her clothes change from rustic leathers with a modest white top made of cloth into finer silken clothes comprised of a myriad of purples, blacks, and highlighted with golden accents. Finally, a pair of large, bat-like wings of purple and black erupt outwards from her back and immediately flap once, creating a small gust of wind, before settling and retracting behind her.
Where once stood Penelope, there now stands a 5’9” tall, slender but fit, male tiefling. His skin is mostly purple, but his horns and tail are tipped gold. He is wearing fine, form-fitting clothing made of silk and his shirt is parted in the middle in the shape of a V, showing part of his chest and abdominal regions. Around his neck is a loosely-worn, purple silken scarf patterned with an embroidery of red and gold peacock feathers. As the figure raises his head and opens his eyes, you see that his eyes are solid gold in color.
The figure puts his right hand behind his head and ruffles his hair a bit, tilting his head slightly to the left, his face with an awkward grin. “Surprise,” he says, letting out a weak, forced laugh.
Edited: seath on 30th Jan, 2018 - 8:31pm
Cratol thanks the person for bringing him this news and heads to the control room. Once in side he will look towards the small gateway and Lady Chasorth. He will give a small nod of his head towards her and say, "Lady Chasorth what can I do for you?"
Edited: KNtoran on 30th Jan, 2018 - 8:33pm