<div align="center"><strong>The Onyx Box:</strong><br/><br/>(http://in1.ccio.co/0D/W2/f4/2703567838506690330tBtFaLAc.jpg)<br/></div><br/><hr/><br/><strong>Synopsis:</strong>The Club has gotten its hands on an artifact — an onyx box that contains a cryptic message.  Members have been dispatched to get the onyx box identified at an allied establishing… sounds simple, right?  Little do they know that someone else wants the box, and will stop at nothing to retrieve it.  Protect the box and don’t let it out of your sight.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Jord and Anafa found Falcon, the Vice President of the Dragons of Andres-Upon-Vail, sitting on his balcony with one leg drawn up, smoking a pipe.  The man had an intelligent and somewhat sophisticated air, though this was garbed and perhaps obfuscated by his choice of wear.  He bore a thick green tattered cloak over his shoulders, and dressed like a dirty peasant with shorn and muddied leather boots, and a grungy ensemble (shirt, vest, and pants) made of canvas.  If he cleaned himself up, he could be handsome.<br/><br/>“Tidings, Dragons,” he said, hopping off of the balcony.   “Hope I didn’t disturb you with my summons.”<br/><br/>Falcon gestured to a table and bade his guests to sit.  Then, he removed from his person a small chest, and he set it upon the table.  He turned the chest towards him, removed from his neck a chain that had a key hanging from it, and slid the key into the lock.  The lock clicked.  Then, slowly, almost cautiously, and perhaps with a bit of ceremony, Falcon carefully removed what appeared to be a wooden box with a mesmerizing gold pattern.  But the box wasn't made of wood or gold -- it was made of onyx.<br/><br/>"A curious thing, this box," Falcon said, sliding the box over to Anafa.   "There is nothing that a soul can do to open it.  But something lies within it that intrigues me.  Please take it to our friend, Bertram.  Take it to him, but be inconspicuous.  No one can know that you are going to see him.  And whatever you do, do not let it be taken."<br/><br/><hr/><br/>OOC Instructions:  First, welcome!  Secondly, please follow the posting guidelines in the OOC thread.  Third, please choose between your three options on how to get to Bertram and choose your gear load-out accordingly:<br/><br/><ul class="bbc_list" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li>The Sewers:  Krakens rule the sewers between the Dragon's Nest and Bertram's university.</li><li>The Rooftops:  Guards keep vigil over the rooftops.</li><li>Social Camouflage:  (???).  Disguise kit required.  New clothes required.</li></ul><br/><strong>Setting:</strong>Nighttime.<br/><br/><strong>Special Rule:</strong>You can split up your posts to ask Falcon questions and perform actions at a later time.  For example,<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><em>Anafa was curious.  "Where did you get the box, Falcon?"</em><br/><br/><hr/><br/>Anafa picked out his items from the Nest.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><strong>Important:</strong>Your first post should be what you requisition from the Nest's Warehouse.  I will then move you along to your choice afterwards.<br/><br/><strong>Important NPCs:</strong><br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/13/1500x2036_4072_Lizards_2d_fantasy_portrait_girl_woman_picture_image_digital_art.jpg)</div><strong>Jessie "Toymaker" Ezel</strong><br/>Dragon's Quartermaster<br/>Human Female Expert<br/><br/><strong>History:</strong>Jessie is a legacy amongst the Dragons.  Her father and mother were both members, and were killed in action during the Time of Troubles between the gangs of Andres-Upon-Vail.  She was orphaned, and raised by Brood and his wife, Hilda.  Jessie's skilled at repairing arms and equipment, and runs a tight ship at the Nest's item warehouse.  She works directly under the oft-absent Calvin Moon.<br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/greyhawk-chronicles/images/d/de/Oeridian.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150129234350)</div><strong>Bertram Longhorn</strong><br/>Dragon's Ally<br/>Human Male Expert<br/><br/><strong>History:</strong>Bertram's old man, "Chow" Longhorn, was VP before Falcon.  Though Chow was loyal to the club until his last breath, he was adamant that his son should receive a proper education and avoid the lifestyle of an outlaw horse club.  Instead of partying, Bertram attended the finest school on the island--the Elysium--and continued his education there.  He has become an expert in artifacts from The Times Before, and specializes in magical items.<br/><br/><hr/>