Once again our tale takes place and starts in the library, with Azeract at the front desk and Zantro next to the desk bound up and gagged.He had a sign around his neck that says 'I will not molest my coworkers or customers.' Azeract had ask Teldar about Zantro, but was told not to worry and got a head pat. So there they were waiting up front, Azeract documenting things for Teldar. The bells chimed as someone entered, walking up to the counter. In comes a witch, he was slender build, but he made up in spells for that. His eyes were two tone, blue and brown, his skin was gorgeously dark. Hair was pink and shaved around his head, accept for his right side, it was long and wavy. Length was just past his jaw and before his shoulder. He had a black small pointed hat, and his wardrobe was quite interesting. Long black sheer baggy cardigan, with a baggy tank that look dark and iridescent, his pants leather and tight to his form.He had a leather black satchel, which house some sell books and things.His face was androgynous and soft in features, eyebrows well define.You could tell he took great pride in his looks and why shouldn't he?He was beautiful male, when he reached to the counter, he smirked.
He knew Zantro and Zantro knew him, Azeract hearing the bard laughing some.Made the hybrid confused, but he smiled "Hello welcome.How may I help you?" Azeract said sweetly, the witch smiled back "So sweet, you are new here. Also so very handsome, I am sure you can help me." leaning on the counter, half lidded. Azeract blush and says "I..I can if you tell me what book you seek." The witch still grinning "I have a book on hold that Teldar found for me. I have the money for it, also..."he pause a moment, looking Azeract up and down "I would like a book on crystals." he said in a soft tone. Azeract nods "Ok." he look at Zantro and well he couldn't get help from him, so he just waved the male to follow as he first go grab the crystal book. They head to the section housing many books of the matter "What kind are you looking for?" The male leans to the shelf and looks at each one carefully "I'll know it when I see it." Azeract look a little confused, but smile"Ok then." the witch then adds " You can grab the other book, I'll meet you upfront." giving him a wink. Azeract smiled and blush a little and moves to grab the book.
He did meet the man up at the counter, they were speaking quietly to Zantro, even though the bard couldn't talk back.Then they stood straight up and smiled to Azeract, pulling out a coin purse and setting it on the counter "This should be enough." Azeract smiled and took the purse and said "Would you like me to wrap them?" He smiled and says "No..I have my satchel." he pat and goes to put his books in it. "Its so small though."Watching the books go right in "Oh its a bag of holding." The witch smiled" Yes." he then held out his hand "Well we should know each other names, since I do come here alot. I'm Salem." Azeract shook his head"Oh I am Azeract." Salem still smiled "Wow that is a really neat name." then Salem turn and says "Always a pleasure to see you Zantro." he snorts "Tell Teldar I said hi."and left.
He moved out of the library and headed down to the mages guild, curious to how those morons were going to handle the plight hitting this city. It seem someone had poison the water, but while everyone assume it a spell or herbs, Salem thought maybe it was a crystal, that had been enchanted. He was know for thinking outside the box, what made him powerful. He slipped into the guild and went to the back, as he wanted to observe. He was sure they had by now figured out the source or hot spot of the poison. Listening as all the older mages fought, his familiar moving its way to him. Salem had a bearded dragon for a familiar, he called Zandar. The climbed his jacket and onto his shoulder to plop its head under his hair and jawline. Salem smiled "I know, I am not a fan of them either." He then caught wind that there was more cases near the fountain. Now that didn't mean it was the fountain, Salem knew. However most of everyone else agreed to head there and start chanting. When the left, Salem would head to the lower part of the city, below the fountain was the poor and rough part of the city, the undercity. He was sure it was here, who would care for these people. He moved to a pipe near a wall and just as he suspected. It had been messed with before "look Zandar they didn't even bother to put the piece they cut." then ponders" giving the current is strong, I bet it is in the center of the sewer system. Great, looks like we will be heading to the spa after this."
He head to the entrance to the sewers and walked along the edge, following the water till it led him to the center. He could tell right of this was the place, it gave bad vibes and Salem being more attune to water, he could see it wasn't healthy.Not that sewer water was, but he saw the off color, moving to find it concentrated. He would then grab the two books he bought and set them to the side with Zandar. While he sighs "Oh this is going to ruin my hair.I guess it is time for a new do." he dive in and goes for the crystal, pulling it out. It was blacken from the curse. Salem made a face and cough "UGH! I am too good for this city Zandar. I will leave this place, but for now..have to keep it safe.Almost have enough stuff and money to get us out of here." He would then flip threw the books and set them up.Pulling out other crystals and made a circle around the sick one.He would then fold his legs and start to chant. Making all the crystals glow and shine onto the sick one, his chanting strong and loud. Soon the black was disappearing and the crystal was turning white and then clear. When Salem finished, he put everything in his satchel and sighs.Putting Zandar on his shoulder "Come on, lets go see the merman. He always knows how to take care of us, I am sure he will be livid though." laughing as he moved out of the sewer to the well deserve spa.
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