Rhun's Greyhawk OMEGA Campaign (ToEE) - Continued

[Rhun]

The barkeep shrugs. "Tollub's a pirate, and a mean one at that. I'd avoid harassing him; more than half the men in this bar crew for him. As far as Captain Joinville goes...he probably took this 'slave' with him. You can fetch a fine price for them down the Wild Coast way."

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Poor monk.
Zirat thinks.
It likes searching for a needle in a pile of hay.

Looking at Tollub, Zirat mumbles under his breath.
I took greater then him in the arenas of Chendl

[Dire Lemming]

OOC: I would like to take this moment to let the others get a word in edgewise.

[Rhun]

OOC: Here is how things look from your friendly neighborhood DM's perspective:

- Shoon, Zirat, Merrick and Deren are at the bar, leaving Aeron and Ciaran behind.
- You are all tired, as nobody has slept.
- You're not going to find Shoon's girl tonight, and if the barkeep is right, it may take a long time to find her.

This leave several options:

- Go to sleep, in preparation for a continued assault upon the Temple.
- Abandon your mission, and go after Anemone.
- Forget everything, and head for far-off Perrenland, where the chilled potato liqour is as smooth as silk!

[Voadam]

A scowl of annoyance then is evident upon Sir Merrick's face "Gone. A dead end. We're done here then and have serious business in the morning. Let's go."

He will lead the others out and back.

[Rhun]

Daryan breathes a deep sigh of relief as Merrick turns and heads out of the bar. He nods his head at Shoon. "Best of luck in your search. I hope you find her." With a quick wink, the bard turns back to the barkeep, ordering a whiskey.

[Dire Lemming]

"Our understanding was that you would assist us until she was found. She has not yet been found." Shoon glances to the barkeep. "Does he commonly attempt to shirk his obligations?"

[Rhun]

The barkeep merely shrugs at Shoon's words, but Daryan turns back to look at him. "A promise made under duress is no promise at all," quips the bard. "I told you I would get help you find Captain Joinville, its true...but I'm not about to trapse halfway around the world looking for him. I'll sit right here, and the next time he comes into port, I'll let you know."

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

He is right Shoon.
Zirat is tierd and don't want to cause menace in this crowded place
The champion keeps his promise, leave the bard and follows Sir Merrick. When outside he tells the man quietly
We need to rest, our "who knows how much" attempt to break into the temple needs to take place tomorrow.

[Voadam]

Originally Posted by Strahd_Von_Zarovich

He is right Shoon.
Zirat is tierd and don't want to cause menace in this crowded place
The champion keeps his promise, leave the bard and follows Sir Merrick. When outside he tells the man quietly
We need to rest, our "who knows how much" attempt to break into the temple needs to take place tomorrow.

"True enough. We strike again in the morning. Though now we have another name to look up in Nulb at our later convenience. The slaving dwarf who provides unfortunates for the temple's use."

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon leaves the tavern with the others, looking like he would quite like to fly into a barbarian rage.

[Dog Moon]

"We'll find her," Deren says to Shoon after they have left the Tavern, attempting to encourage him. "If the Captain frequents this disgusting part of the world, then he will return and when he does, we will put a stop to his slaving ways."

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon shakes his head. "He will have sold her by then. My only option is pursuit. I had hoped to help you in your quest, but it seems my own mission will lead me elsewhere..."

[Rhun]

You make your way back through dark, decrepit Nulb to the ramshackle barn in which Aeron and Ciaran await you. Ciaran sleeps fitfully, the sleep of the righteous, while the Last Prophet stands watch over him.

Anything else, or do you want me to proceed to the next morning?

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon is happy to sleep.

[Voadam]

Originally Posted by Dire Lemming

Shoon shakes his head. "He will have sold her by then. My only option is pursuit. I had hoped to help you in your quest, but it seems my own mission will lead me elsewhere..."

"Unless he already sold her to the Temple or its agents as various slavers here do. If so then pursuit away from the Temple after her middleman reseller would only leave you further away from rescuing her. Think on whether a slaver would more likely sell to a local buyer with no questions asked or sail away to a foreign market. Weigh that in your mind bounty hunter against chasing down the shadow of a ship which might no longer be carrying the prize you seek and that has already slipped away to an unknown destination. If you stay with us you know that even if you do not find your lady you will be aiding in a just cause. If you choose to pursue the captain fruitlessly and end up without her what will your efforts have accomplished? Sleep on the matter and let us know your decision in the morning. I welcome you to our side in our noble cause if you choose to seek her in the Temple."

When they re-enter the barn Sir Merrick greets the Prophet, relates what has happened and everyone turns in.

[Rhun]

Sorry for the spotty posting the last week...I've been swamped. Hope to have the next IC post up tonight.

[Rhun]

The night passes with agonizing slowness, but come the dawn finally does. Your watches are eventless, and an hour ot two after your return to the barn the noise of celebration and drunkeness dies away, allowing you all to sleep well.

Any actions before returning to the Temple? Plan of approach/attack? Your spells are restored, and your wounds healed. Update your char sheets as needed.

[InVinoVeritas]

Groggily, Ciaran awakes, finds a bucket and some water, and washes his face. As the cold washwater drips coldly from his chin, he looks around the barn.

"Ah, good, nothing happened."

He sits on the floor, pulls out his spellbook, and studies.

Spell List

Level 0: Ray of Frost (Domain), Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Detect Magic, Flare
Level 1: Obscuring Mist (Domain), Lesser Orb of Electricity, Shocking Grasp, Mage Armor
Level 2: Gust of Wind (Domain), Glitterdust, Acid Arrow, Scorching Ray

[Rhun]

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