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[nakesnakecobracobra]

[ Medusa is a quiet Italian woman, always polite and gentle, but never taken advantage of. Rumor has it she was nobility, but took a fancy to that scary-looking Arthas fellow and ran away to be with him. She stays home and takes care of the house while he's off pirating, like a good little housewife. There are also rumors that horrible things happen to anyone who gets on her bad side, but why would you want to? She's sweet enough. ]

The comings and goings in this place are so hard to keep track of sometimes. I wonder if there's anyone around who might help me with a little project? The weather has taken its toll on this old house. I'd like to make some additions.

[ Private to Arthas ]

Arthas, dear, how goes our latest acquisition? I trust there weren't any difficulties?

Comments

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

What direction are you thinking?

Re: [Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

There are some interesting religious totems to be found in South America, along with copious amounts of gold and other treasures. I'm sure I could find a better use for them than laying about in some dead ruler's tomb for the rest of eternity.

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

I have no doubt. But - I never do.

We can make landfall in Maracaibo by April if the winds are with us. Any direction in particular?

[Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

South and east, towards Brazil. There is a lake, part of the Amazon River, towards the north. According to these texts, the trail should start there. You're looking for the House of the Night.

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

Wouldn't be a map, would there?

[Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

Only rumors, stories, and the like. It's told to be a religious place. If you ask for directions, be sure to show the utmost reverence.

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

I am always reverent.

[There's a self-satisfied sigh at that sarcasm.]

House of the Night. What are the rumors?

[Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

But of course. [ YEAH RIGHT. ]

There is a story that the sky went dark, long ago, because the sun had been taken away to this house. Travelers brought offerings of gold to please the Gods so that they might release the sun and never take it away from them again.

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

Ah ha.

The conquistadors were mistaken for gods when they first arrived here, I have heard. Pale like their sun god. Surely as the sun's kin we would be invested in visiting its ransom to ensure it is still sufficient.

[Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

My thoughts exactly. We wouldn't want the sun to be confiscated again, now would we?

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

It would be a tragedy for heathen and Christian alike.

[Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

I'll see if there are any other helpful details to be found before you set out.

[Private]

[darknessb4me]

Thank you, my lady. We will not fail you.

[Private]

[nakesnakecobracobra]

No, I'm sure you won't. [ As the consequences would be dire. ]