Academy of Drell, Part 6

Argent Silvermage · Jun 4, 2003

"Ok everyone. Like I said. Let me get the giants attention. You all hide until someone can get into the cave." Lyrique will start to sing once the others are out of sight.

Velenne · Jun 4, 2003

"But what you propose is far too threatening to the status quo. Where would society be if all the nobles simply got up and left when their circumstance did not suit them? Again, I am unfamiliar with your own circumstance so I will not judge you specifically. Nevertheless, such thinking only leads to lawlessness.

"While I agree that there are times when the law must be circumvented for the greater good, as was surely your case, it stands to reason that ... "

"Sildarin is coming back." Charlotte says. "I think he's got the others following him, but I can't tell..."

Travellios stops as soon as she speaks, manners dictating that one never speak over a Lady.

"I see," he says resigned. He takes her words as a subtle hint that she has grown weary of the conversation and cessates for the time being. She is interesting, this Charlotte. He absently wonders how well she would fit in back in his homeland.

"My family will owe you a dinner, at the very least, perhaps a gifting as well, for springing forth from the trees and saving my life from the giant. Until then, I give you my own humble thanks for your courage. Sildarin and the others should free us momentarily I suppose and I believe my spell is soon to wear off, dropping us unceremoniously on the floor below. Shall we depart then?"

Tokiwong · Jun 4, 2003

Argent said:
"Ok everyone. Like I said. Let me get the giants attention. You all hide until someone can get into the cave." Lyrique will start to sing once the others are out of sight.

"I will sneak in, anyone care to join me..." Keith draws his blade...

Dalamar · Jun 4, 2003

"No worries, Rallyn."
Sildarin's voice is resolute, much like it was when the tackled the arbalest for those that were there.

"I'll go in, Travellios might need my help."

Has vigor already worn out?

Tokiwong · Jun 4, 2003

"Your not going alone, Sildarin," Keith removes a vial of blue liquid from his jacket... "we work together," Keith keeps the vial handy ready, to use when the action gets thick.

Potion of Invisibility in off-hand, Masterwork Rapier in the other.

Calim · Jun 4, 2003

"Then I will make sure Lyrique is ok then." Paendaerig tests his bow and limbers himself and looks to Lyrique,"ready when you are."

Jarval · Jun 4, 2003

"I'll stay out here. Stealth is not my strong suit." Mortimer takes his place alongside Paendaerig, loading his crossbow. "Good luck everyone. I think we're going to need it."

Argent Silvermage · Jun 5, 2003

"Well then. It's decided." Lyrique says and steps out into the open. He sings the "Ballad of Fair Charlotte" A song he is making up on the fly. It's about a great Giant who captures a fairy princess and they fall in love.

Perform skill: 10+13=23 I hope he speaks common.

Zhure · Jun 5, 2003

Rallyn, Sildarin (with Doyle) Paenderig, Keith, Lyrique and Mortimer, accompanied by Boromin - coming back from the tower

Yes, Vigor has expired.

Lyrique begins a rousing ballad, stepping out into the open as Sildarin and Keith begin to sneak up a little closer to the cave entrance.

As Rallyn is loading his crossbow, Boromin steps up brandishing his axe. "What'll ye have me do, laddie?"

...

The song brings an instant reaction, The bear's paw visible within the entrance withdraws, to be followed by the bear's owner. A large hulking beast of a bear, unnatural in it's size, rumbles out and takes a deep whiff of the arctic air, then points it's ponderous bulk toward the nearest person it scents...

Initiative for everyone, Charlotte and Travellios, too, as we're in sync time and in direct communication via Doyle.

Charlotte and Travellios - giants

As already noted, Doyle can clearly communicate with Charlotte now. Travellios and Charlotte exit the Rope Trick before the spell's duration ends. The room is now pitch dark and the stone is still in place, as far as can be seen.

Tokiwong · Jun 5, 2003

Initiative is 15+8=23 total, Move Silently check is 12+9=21 total for the check

Keith drinks the liquid, and slips the vial back in his jacket, his form fading from sight, as he turns invisible, and tries to make a path into the cave, though giving the bear a wide berth, and hoping that this endeavor does not become the death of them all. He stays silent and keeps his blade drawn, ready for action.