Invie Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 The Invisible Voice has spoken! Willow is to be interrogated for his involvement with the missing presents. All those wishing to participate in uncovering the answers we seek can contact me. It is clear that considering the presents were found inside Willow's Shop, Willow must have seen or heard something. Or he may even be involved in the plot of obscuring the presents. We will first question him for answers, so prepare questions you may have for Willow. If Willow does not provide us with answers willingly, then less friendly measures will be taken to extract information from him. We could strap him to the Eternal Toiler or something similar. If it does not inconvenience Willow too much, the event is planned for sunday 14 january 21:00 ST. Quote
Aia del Mana Posted January 10 Report Posted January 10 I fear I may be absent for this, but fortune may think otherwise. 1. Hast thou knowledge of any beings who did place the presents within the Willow's Shop storage? If so, what were the identity of them, and what were the appearance? 2. Knowst thou of any motive of such beings? Did they communicate in any manner to thee and if so, what spake them to thee? Were there a reason that the location for the presents were chosen, and what wer't? 3. Knowst thou of the magic that renders the presents inert, or a remedy that may dissipate of their inertia without also affecting their contents? If so, what wer't? 4. How art thou? Were there aught we may do for thee in return for thine aid in this matter? 5. When may one expect Willow's Shop to receive new items, for one who hath previously purchased of the entire inventory? Invie 1 Quote
Sunfire Posted January 14 Report Posted January 14 On day 13 of the year 19 we have met Willow to interrogate him concerning the gifts that were found in his storage room. Present at the time of the conversation were Invie and I, later joined by Ledah and Aamon, and Aia and Jakubhi when the meeting was running towards it end. You can find the transcription below Spoiler Willows Shop Interior Chatting with Willow [14/01/24 21:00] Invie:Hello there, Willow. [14/01/24 21:00] Willow:Good afternoon Invie. I heard you wished to speak to me [14/01/24 21:01] Willow:I hope it is not about my experimental potions [14/01/24 21:01] Willow:Have you tried them? Just one silver coin [14/01/24 21:01] Invie:That is correct. Nothing wrong with your potions. [14/01/24 21:02] Invie:But we do need some answers from you about what we found in your store. [14/01/24 21:02] Willow:My store? I hope you haven't been rummaging around [14/01/24 21:03] Invie:We were merely following an Elf searching for some missing presents. He found them in your store protected by some kind of spell. [14/01/24 21:03] Willow:I have... an arrangement. [14/01/24 21:04] Invie:Before the Elf could lift the spell he was murdered by Ledah. [14/01/24 21:04] Willow:Ah, I have noticed some additional traffic lately [14/01/24 21:04] Invie:What kind of arrangement? [14/01/24 21:04] Willow:I thought it was a fervor in my potions, although I did not sell many [14/01/24 21:05] Invie:The community has been in quite the uproar about the missing presents found in your store. [14/01/24 21:05] Willow:Well... my memory is a little rusty [14/01/24 21:05] Willow:Maybe it could be aided *winks conspiratorially* [14/01/24 21:06] :Ledah checks the shovel [14/01/24 21:06] :Sunfire passed Brilliant Diamond to Willow [14/01/24 21:06] :Invie smashes Willow's desk [14/01/24 21:07] Invie:How about we don't destroy your wares and you tell us everything! [14/01/24 21:07] :Willow chuckles [14/01/24 21:08] Willow:I have dealt with strong willed people before [14/01/24 21:08] Willow: *Nods to Sunfire* That is indeed very nice [14/01/24 21:10] Willow:I shall speak with you Sunfire, You seem much smarter than... the other one [14/01/24 21:10] Willow: *sniffs* Is there a dead elf in this room [14/01/24 21:10] Willow: *notices the third member joining* ah.... [14/01/24 21:10] :Willow wonders how the smell is so strong [14/01/24 21:10] Sunfire: *smirks* Mister Willow, im sure nothing goes on in your shop without you knowing all about it [14/01/24 21:11] Ledah:Perhaps you can sell me a potion for that... [14/01/24 21:11] Willow:As I was saying... An arrangement [14/01/24 21:11] Willow: *Turns back to Ledah* My good sir, I know nothing wrong with you [14/01/24 21:11] :Willow turns back to Sunfire after lying badly [14/01/24 21:12] Willow:I have an arrangement with the fat man [14/01/24 21:12] Willow:I dare not speak his name, for I might end up on his list.... [14/01/24 21:12] Willow:I assume you know who I speak of? [14/01/24 21:12] Sunfire:the confused one [14/01/24 21:13] Willow:He has assured me many times they are not confused [14/01/24 21:13] Willow:But I think they are indeed [14/01/24 21:14] Willow:Our arrangement, I store their presents during the Christmas period [14/01/24 21:14] Willow:But normally the presents are gone by Christmas day, are you saying you found some in here? [14/01/24 21:14] Sunfire:there are some left inthere indeed [14/01/24 21:14] Invie:We did. [14/01/24 21:15] Willow:Now? [14/01/24 21:15] Sunfire:yes, and protected by powerful magic [14/01/24 21:16] Willow:Hmm, lets go and see [14/01/24 21:16] Invie:Let's do that. Willows Shop Locked Storage After moving to the storage [14/01/24 21:16] Willow:My my, there are presents still here... [14/01/24 21:17] :Willow goes to pick up a present [14/01/24 21:17] Willow: *fails to pick it up* Well thats very odd [14/01/24 21:18] Willow:Has anyone else been able to pick them up? [14/01/24 21:18] Willow:Well thats a bit of a silly question actually [14/01/24 21:18] Willow:Lots of thieves around here... I imagine if they could these wouldn't be here! [14/01/24 21:19] Sunfire:it is indeed, and this has saddened lots of people that thzy missed a part of the holiday spirit [14/01/24 21:19] Invie:Now explain to us why they are under a spell. [14/01/24 21:19] Willow:But, I got my presents from under the tree like usual? I don't understand why these are here [14/01/24 21:20] Willow:You want the organ grinder Mr Desk Smasher [14/01/24 21:20] Willow:I am just the monkey [14/01/24 21:20] Willow:Presents come in, Presents leave [14/01/24 21:20] Sunfire:i assume the confused one forgot to put those under the tree, or the elves made a mistake [14/01/24 21:20] Willow:The little fellows are quite busy around here during that time of year [14/01/24 21:20] Willow:Hmmmm [14/01/24 21:21] Willow:Come to think of it,there was one fellow this year [14/01/24 21:21] Willow:Normally there are a hoard of elves moving them [14/01/24 21:21] Willow:But there was one little guy who brought some presents back [14/01/24 21:22] Willow:I normally let them do what they want, the big man pays me [14/01/24 21:22] Sunfire:one of the elves? [14/01/24 21:22] Willow:But yes this little one bringing presents back, that was very odd [14/01/24 21:22] Willow:I'm not sure I'm allowed to call them elves [14/01/24 21:22] Willow:I think the term of forshortened people? I get very confused by these new terms [14/01/24 21:23] Willow: *looks at Ledah* Are you a forshortened person? [14/01/24 21:23] Sunfire:helper of the confused [14/01/24 21:23] Invie:The Elf won't mind what you call him. He is dead. [14/01/24 21:23] Willow:Ah no he can't be dead, I think the smell is something else.... [14/01/24 21:23] :Willow coughs in Ledah's direction [14/01/24 21:24] Ledah:Where is that bloody shovel... [14/01/24 21:24] Sunfire:there was a shovel related incident that lead to the elf's early passing [14/01/24 21:24] Willow:A shovel related incident? That sounds most regrettable [14/01/24 21:25] Invie:Yes, someone was displeased by the misplaced presents. [14/01/24 21:25] Sunfire:are you by ant way familiar with the magic that holds these gifts? [14/01/24 21:25] Invie:It would be unfortunate if another incident were to occur. [14/01/24 21:25] Willow:Hmm, I think I had some paperwork about a dead elf, someone was passing aronud some flyers [14/01/24 21:26] :Willow wonders if the smelly one could be the unfortunate incident [14/01/24 21:26] Willow:I guess it would be unfortuante for most yes [14/01/24 21:27] Ledah:Don't worry everyone, I found the shovel! [14/01/24 21:27] Sunfire: *nods* Queen Aia was writing a letter to the confused one, to bring the news of his passing with our condoleances and our sincere wish to restore the holiday magic [14/01/24 21:28] Willow:May I see the shovel? [14/01/24 21:28] Ledah:Well, do I trust you to give it back... [14/01/24 21:29] :Willow Looks towards the presents again [14/01/24 21:29] Willow:The magic is interesting, I would say it is classic elf magic [14/01/24 21:30] Willow:Clumsy but it could be undone with some work perhaps [14/01/24 21:30] Willow:I have seen a number of enchanted objects in my time [14/01/24 21:30] Invie:How would that be done? [14/01/24 21:30] Willow:My recommendation, if there is some luggage, do not kick it, it may be many footed [14/01/24 21:31] :Sunfire laughs [14/01/24 21:31] :Invie kicks the green present [14/01/24 21:31] :Willow waits to see if Invie gets bitten [14/01/24 21:31] Invie:Seems safe enough. [14/01/24 21:32] Sunfire:the magic seems strong enough to contain them [14/01/24 21:32] Aamon:What do you know of how the elf gets their power, willow? [14/01/24 21:32] Willow:I am going to go through my paperwork, the flyer I mentioned [14/01/24 21:32] Sunfire:so i assume it wont be easy to remove either? [14/01/24 21:33] Aamon:I heard that unmeltable snkwflakes are special to them Willows Shop Interior Willow looks for the flyer [14/01/24 21:32] :Willow busies himself looking through his papers [14/01/24 21:33] Willow:Hmm, I am sure it is somewhere [14/01/24 21:33] :Willow finds the flier Willows Shop Locked Storage Willow returns after searching for flyers [14/01/24 21:34] Willow:I found it! [14/01/24 21:35] Willow:The elf you mentioned that died, That was the one bringing the presents back [14/01/24 21:35] Willow:He had an odd red star on their green hat [14/01/24 21:35] Willow:The elves like to decorate their hats, Its the only way I can tell them apart [14/01/24 21:36] Willow:They are quite small, A bit like the one with the unique *pauses a second and looks at Ledah* character... [14/01/24 21:36] Willow:My eyes are not as good as they used to be, but Mr Red Star is the one on the flier saying he died [14/01/24 21:36] Willow:And he was the one bringing presents back on Christmas Eve [14/01/24 21:37] Willow:As I said I mostly ignore them but I thought it was a little odd when presents normally just get taken out on Christmas Eve [14/01/24 21:37] Invie:You did not speak to him about it? [14/01/24 21:37] Willow:Red star has been hanging around a bit since then, again normally they disappear [14/01/24 21:37] Willow:Ah well the fat man is somewhat powerful [14/01/24 21:38] Aamon:Did the elf say anything to you that day? [14/01/24 21:38] Willow:His minions are to be trusted surely? [14/01/24 21:38] Invie:How many elves are there in total? [14/01/24 21:38] :Willow laughs [14/01/24 21:39] Willow:How many ants are in Loreroot Sir? [14/01/24 21:40] Sunfire:do you have a way to contact the confused one? [14/01/24 21:40] :Invie growls [14/01/24 21:41] Willow: *Looks at Sunfire* Your minion is growling, have you fed them recently? [14/01/24 21:42] Sunfire:im trying to keep him to a diet [14/01/24 21:42] Invie:I am well-fed, but there is always room for a few fingers. [14/01/24 21:42] Invie:Answer the questions. [14/01/24 21:42] Willow:I am partial to a good Ladyfinger [14/01/24 21:43] Willow:It is an excellent pre-lunch snack [14/01/24 21:43] Willow:I do recommend them [14/01/24 21:43] :Invie bites Willow's hand [14/01/24 21:43] :Willow jumps back in shock [14/01/24 21:43] Invie:We want answers! [14/01/24 21:43] Sunfire:Bad Invie! [14/01/24 21:44] Ledah:Yes, yes...! [14/01/24 21:44] :Aamon pulls out a muddy skull and holds it up looking at it [14/01/24 21:45] Sunfire:i do appologise mister willow, as you can see the current situation got some people very upset [14/01/24 21:46] Shop Guardian I:Right [14/01/24 21:46] Shop Guardian I:OUT [14/01/24 21:46] Shop Guardian I:Invie [14/01/24 21:47] :Ledah sweats [14/01/24 21:47] Invie:I beat you before and I will beat you again. [14/01/24 21:47] Aamon:Mr. Willow do you have any information on the elfs powers and why they always have unmeltable snowflakes? Or perhaps you know who does know the information [14/01/24 21:47] Invie:*send his creatures to attack Shop Guardian I [14/01/24 21:47] :Shop Guardian I grabs Invie and manhandles him out the door Outside Willows Shop Outside willows Shop, After the Shop Guardian evicted Invie [14/01/24 21:47] Shop Guardian I:DO NOT COME BACK TODAY [14/01/24 21:48] :Invie leaves his scent on the door Willows Shop Locked Storage The shop guardian returns [14/01/24 21:48] Shop Guardian I:He is gone my master. I will guard the shop [14/01/24 21:48] Shop Guardian I:No one will be able to come in until you are finished [14/01/24 21:49] :Willow brushes himself down [14/01/24 21:49] Willow:What were you saying Sunfire? [14/01/24 21:50] Sunfire:you were talking about it being elven magic, do you know how it works or if we could remove it? [14/01/24 21:50] Willow:Hmm, I am mainly an artificer [14/01/24 21:51] Willow:I dabble in some potions, and some magic, but elf magic is a bit different, its very... Christmassy [14/01/24 21:51] Willow:Unfortunately I may need more time to study this, but I can tinker [14/01/24 21:52] :Aamon pulls out unmeltable snowflakes and shows them to willow [14/01/24 21:52] Sunfire:that would be most welcome [14/01/24 21:52] Aamon:Even seen these? What magic do they hold? [14/01/24 21:52] Willow:Thats a pretty trick, how did you do it? [14/01/24 21:53] Aamon:No trick, they wont melt. Ive been finding them not long before the elf became no more [14/01/24 21:54] Aamon:Did you perhaps see the elf with some? Or other elfs with so [14/01/24 21:54] Willow:I haven't but they smell like elf magic too [14/01/24 21:55] :Aamon thinks [14/01/24 21:55] Sunfire:would you know a way we can contact the leves or the confused one? [14/01/24 21:55] Willow:Ah well, I know a little secret there [14/01/24 21:56] Aamon:Perhaps the magic in these can bring the elf back and or lift the magic on these presents? [14/01/24 21:56] Willow:There a few elves that are employed to help out at the archives [14/01/24 21:56] Willow:They have these funny little step-ladders [14/01/24 21:56] Willow:Their real ladder left them many years ago I believe, such a sad story [14/01/24 21:56] :Sunfire nods [14/01/24 21:57] Willow:They may be able to contact the confused one, He just appears when he needs to speak to me [14/01/24 21:57] Willow:He paid me like usual... I always make sure I get paid! [14/01/24 21:58] Sunfire:of course you are a true businessman [14/01/24 21:58] Aamon:Hmmm. If paid to bring us to him would you agree? [14/01/24 21:58] Ledah:So... who pays you - how, when, and where? [14/01/24 21:59] Willow:We get delivery via aramor. They are quite secure [14/01/24 22:00] Willow:No one is insane enough to try robbing them *wonders whether Ledah is _actually_ insane enough to do it* [14/01/24 22:00] :Willow thinks it is probably 50/50 [14/01/24 22:00] :Aamon sots down [14/01/24 22:00] :Ledah notes it for next year [14/01/24 22:00] Ledah:I knew those bloody Aramors were involved! Maybe we can hijack one back to its master... [14/01/24 22:00] Willow:How much will you pay me? [14/01/24 22:00] Sunfire:do they look like old aramors from the aramory or new ones from gateway? [14/01/24 22:01] Aamon: *puts away the unmeltable snowflakes in a jar of snow* theyll be safe there [14/01/24 22:02] Aamon:Depends if you hold your end of the deal. But maybe 20% more than the confused one. But we also have not idea of what he pays you [14/01/24 22:03] Willow:Twenty percent more.... [14/01/24 22:03] Aamon:Or what he pays you in [14/01/24 22:04] Willow:I am compensated rather well, I doubt you have twenty percent more... [14/01/24 22:04] Sunfire:what is it you would like to have? [14/01/24 22:04] Willow:I would like quite a lot [14/01/24 22:04] Willow:But I must be honest, like I am with all my customers... for the most part... [14/01/24 22:05] Willow:I do not know how to find the fat man, he is a law unto himself. [14/01/24 22:05] Aamon:But what is one youd settle for [14/01/24 22:05] Sunfire:i see [14/01/24 22:05] :Aamon thinks willow is lying and he does know how to find the fat man [14/01/24 22:06] Sunfire:i'm sure you'll agree with me that this situation needs to be fixed as soon as possible [14/01/24 22:07] Willow:I can agree to anyone who gives me a diamond [14/01/24 22:07] Willow:So I agree [14/01/24 22:07] Willow:I recommend contacting the Archives elves [14/01/24 22:07] Willow:I think you said someone was looking to speak to the elves. [14/01/24 22:07] Willow:Mia? [14/01/24 22:07] Sunfire:many people are upset by the situation, and your storage is cluttered with gifts [14/01/24 22:08] Sunfire:there would be less room for your marvelous creations [14/01/24 22:08] Willow:I got presents on Christmas, I don't know why there are still more here [14/01/24 22:09] :Aamon wonders if he has a diamond in the east or not [14/01/24 22:09] :Willow holds out the Diamond Sunfire Gave him [14/01/24 22:10] Willow:Do you have any other questions for me? I think I need to open the shop back up [14/01/24 22:10] Sunfire:it is for your time and trouble *motions at the bitten hand* [14/01/24 22:10] Ledah:Yes... what came first - the Drachorn or the Egg? [14/01/24 22:10] Aamon:Do you know where the scrolls of the elf magics lay? [14/01/24 22:11] Willow: *looks at the putrid one* Is it not obvious? [14/01/24 22:12] Aamon:The archives yes, but it has yet to be found [14/01/24 22:12] Ledah:Well, I have been called oblivious before... [14/01/24 22:13] Willow: *Looks at Aamon* Ah no I wasn't replying to you [14/01/24 22:13] Willow: *sniffs Aaamon* No you have a much more fragent smell [14/01/24 22:13] Aamon:I think your sniffer is off then [14/01/24 22:14] Aamon:Do not let my appearance fool you willow [14/01/24 22:14] :Willow Wonders why people are competing to be out-smelled [14/01/24 22:15] Willow: *looks be at Ledah the fowl smelling* I have a bath if you wish to purchse a use of it [14/01/24 22:15] Sunfire:is there some advise you can give us to continue on this adventure? [14/01/24 22:15] :Aia waves to Willow [14/01/24 22:16] Aia:I am glad thou hast made time for the realm, in thy shop and in the present. [14/01/24 22:16] Willow:Speak to the elves in the Archives [14/01/24 22:16] Ledah:...how much, merchant [14/01/24 22:17] Aia:Indeed, I will speak with the Archive Elf when I am next able. [14/01/24 22:17] :jakubhi pops next to Aia [14/01/24 22:18] Aia:Knowst thou when the elf will be most awake? [14/01/24 22:18] Willow:I am sure they will make some time for a Queen [14/01/24 22:19] Willow:I am going to unlock the shop now, Please let Invie know that I will allow him to enter again. [14/01/24 22:20] Willow:I wish you a good day [14/01/24 22:20] Willow:I recommend a bath Mr Ledah, Consider one [14/01/24 22:20] Aia: *smiles* I am glad they shall, but still, a Queen may find that the most comfortable circumstance will work in her favour. [14/01/24 22:20] Sunfire:thank you for your help [14/01/24 22:20] :Ledah curses at Willow TLDR Willow is renting out his storage room to the confused one. He spotted an elf returning gifts from the tree to the storage room, he confirmed it is the elf that had a shovel related incident that lead to his early passing He doesn't know how the elven magic works that protects the gifts but might tinker a little with it. He says our best bet to contact the confused one is to speak to the elves in the archives. Invie and jakubhi 1 1 Quote
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