<div class="floatright"><strong>Ja'rok Shatterspine</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=309005.msg15016475#msg15016475)<br/>(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/sickle/images/5/59/Rimelord_Vargach.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180415211348)<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Info</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP:</strong> 31/31<br/><strong>AC:</strong> 19<br/><strong>Effects:</strong> Steelbane <br/><strong>IC post counter:</strong> 15<br/></div></div></div><br/>The orc looked rather puzzled by the sudden accusation by Keiyurikyouu. He chewed with a puzzled look, unable to say anything because of the mouthful of pleasant bliss he had within his jaws. He swallowed the morsel and with a inquisitive tone he uttered.<strong>"What? It's delicious. Perfectly seasoned and isn't dry so it's simply packed full of flavor."</strong>However it didn't last very long when Elias took the opportunity to make a counter offer to the dark elf that fancied the mage. He'd be jealous of the attention the mage get but it was admittedly fun to watch him get so flustered. Lucky bastard. Yet as retribution, he sneaks a second one of the pork stuffed takoyuki off Elias.<strong>"Don't worry I'll prioritize a second helping for ya when we make camp, Elias."</strong>As for what he meant by that, well it was going to be a surprise for the camp. If he was pressed he just flashes a smile of sharp teeth before eating the second morsel. Sides Elias looked like he had more pressing matters to deal with like a very flirtatious drow.<br/><br/>Soon enough they were at the obsidian keep of which the Master of Chains, Lord Grimjaw resides in. Greeted by a petite vampire maid she made it quite clear not to wander off in this place because it was well defended against nosy intruders. Best to heed that advice and get down to business. It was not quite the look he imagined from a vampire with a prosthetic lower jaw fashioned upon the vampire. Perhaps it was for appearance and an image of intimidation but something told the red skinned orc that there was a tale behind it. It was clear that they would not be able to track this dire wolf without help since none of them were truly capable of tracking the dire wolves well. Least he assumed such. True he knew how to skin, hunt and forage but actively tracking an target that was trying to elude you was another matter entirely. Then the interesting point came when it wasn't just gold they would be able to acquire. But some kind of abstract favor. They could ask for anything they could think up and already he could think of several things.<br/><br/>But Ja'rok Shatterspine remembered the words of warning from Lord Chargoth. Letting it be known they they were new overlords to be summoned here would inevitably spread and furthermore, that someone might be willing to sell that information. The Sanguine Market was such a place were all kinds of valuables could be sold. Including information as valuable to the heroes as new opponents to pit themselves against. They had the choice of any kind of reward for example that could be on top of the monetary rewards. An army, land or some sort of favor such as arms and armor or someone that can pave the way for self improvement. There were a great many things.<strong>"Quite the generous offer Lord Grimjaw. I ask however to think it over."</strong>Ja'rok starts with that first to make it perfectly clear that it was just that. However he had a suspicion and wished to share it as it was innately suspicious that a dire wolf pack of such size could elude Sanguine Markets hunters.<strong>"Before I make my own choice I do have questions. If we are to track and kill this dire wolf, we would need to prepare well against this black dire wolf. Is it possible that it might also be a vampire albeit with some kind of black gift or magic to allow it to survive in sunlight?"</strong><br/><br/>Asking such questions might sound farfetched but it was possible they were dealing with something a touch stronger. And it gave Ja'rok Shatterspine time to think of what he wanted from Grimjaw. It was as stated a personal reward so it might not be anything incredible. Asking for too much might prove to be offensive and asking for too little would be wasteful. They were not in a position of power to ask for a mercenary army after all and even then an army bound by money is not as strong as one that is behind their commanding leader. Perhaps land would work but again, they don't have the resources to maintain land, not just yet. Ja'rok knows this and thus tempers his expectations.<strong>"As for what I would want. Many things but I must sadly choose one. Ideally some kind of magical item that allows me to wield a shield with my maul would do. Or to merely enchant my maul to be lighter within my hands so that in may wield it without losing it's devastating punch. If not, a pick amongst the most talented and prized slaves will suffice."</strong>