[3.5] [IC] Hall of the Dwarven Lord

[Walking Dad]

You succeed in opening the trapdoor. Below you see two dwarven guards with crossbows and a dwarf wearing a holy symbol. Might be a cleric.

ooc: The cleric is the new PC. Roleplay, please.

 

[Leif]

Rayverim "Ray" Thanderghast, Human Fighter2, AC17, hp16, GrtAxe+6, 1-12+2 dam, X3crit

"Hail, Friends, we heard that you might be in need, and came as quickly as we could. What has happened here?"

 

[SelcSilverhand]

One of the dwarves shades his eyes against the sudden bright light. He squints up at your party and says to his fellow dwarves, "Steady lads, looks to be some human folk." Turning back to the party he calls out "We be glad for the help strangers, the attack collapsed part of the tower above and trapped us here. We'd nearly run out of supplies before you showed up. I am called by the name of Baldor Torunn, Brewmaster of Clan Stoneanvil. How'd you hear of our plight? Did someone else survive the attack?"

 

[Leif]

Rayverim "Ray" Thanderghast, Human Fighter2, AC17, hp16, GrtAxe+6, 1-12+2 dam, X3crit

"No, sadly not, at least as far as we know. We just heard a rumor that the hall had fallen to hobgoblins, and, since we, or at least I, was greatly missing the overdue shipment of Dwarven ale, we thought we should come out and check on it. Maybe expedite your delayed shipping, if necessary."

 

[kinem]

"To that end, of course, we will lend you what aid we can. I'm Dan Turner. Call me Dagger. Who attacked the Hall?"

 

[Leif]

Rayverim "Ray" Thanderghast, Human Fighter2, AC17, hp16, GrtAxe+6, 1-12+2 dam, X3crit

"We heard it was hobgoblins, but you know how rumors fly where ale is flowing freely," says Ray with a wink and a grin.

 

[SelcSilverhand]

"We dinnae get a good look at them. During the attack we were trying to reach a forward position to choke them down in the narrow entrance. I got separated from the High Priest and got stuck here. We heard fighting going on for a while, and someone shouting that the Lord o' the Hall was dead, but I'm hoping it ain't true.

We'd be glad to have the aid, and if you help us drive off the invaders I'll offer you some of the finest brews. If'fin they haven't drunk all the best stuff already."

 

[Walking Dad]

[sblock=Selc]Hobgoblins would be possible. The attackers used no light sources -> had the ability to see in the dark. You think you saw some human sized creatures and at least one bigger one.[/sblock]

"I only hear' the Lor' ha' fallen. There is hope he is s'ill alife", one of the other dwarves says between broken teeth.

 

[Leif]

Rayverim "Ray" Thanderghast, Human Fighter2, AC17, hp16, GrtAxe+6, 1-12+2 dam, X3crit

"Aye, some brews, ye say? Now, wouldn't you be thinking that a service like coming to the aid of your Lord merits a bit more of a reward than that? We've heard tell of the fabulous generosity of those that dwell under the mountains."

 

[SelcSilverhand]

The dwarf frowns and says, "Them brews be fit for kings, men or dwarves, a finer treasure you'll never find! Gold can be stolen, steel rusts, but the taste of a fine brew stays with you the rest of your life!"

After his outburst the dwarf tugs thoughtfully on his beard and says, "Though I can see how you might see it as being a bit much to risk your life over a drink. I can't say what rewards I can offer you, but the Lord's treasury is said to be full of gold, rare metals mined from the earth's bosom, and magical artifacts. If'n he lives he will surely reward you richly. I'm sure the invaders have valuables as well. I can say at least that you can keep whatever you take off them.

Speaking of those foul creatures, you are probably right in that they were Hobs. They carried no lights, so they could see in the dark. They had allies though, some were tallfolk like men, and there was a least one real biggun in with 'em."