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<blockquote data-quote="CPaladin" data-source="post: 8798202" data-attributes="member: 7030144"><p>Session 46 (October 2, 2022)</p><p></p><p>29 Tar-Vaen</p><p>In the morning, the yuan-ti load the group onto their submerged barges, and take them to a narrow tunnel near their village—a much smaller tunnel than they have been traveling through before. The yuan-ti, including their shaman, touch the edges of the clothes of the elves, as if to receive a blessing. One of the young yuan-ti takes the lead, saying “follow,” although with obvious trepidation.</p><p></p><p>Noah sends forward a few scouts to scout ahead—the tunnel is narrow enough that they are essentially single file. After a little while, a scout comes back and reports a three-way split. The yuan-ti wants to take the leftmost passage, and the group agrees.</p><p></p><p>They proceed onwards, and a scout comes racing back to Iados. [They rolled an encounter, and then rolled onto the “special subtotal.”]</p><p></p><p>One of the scouts reports to Iados, “There is a cyst that opens in the rock ahead and there are a group of female drow there. They are dancing in a frenzied manner about the chamber with glowing swords and daggers, screaming in one of the old tongues and casting sparkling dust about. We tried to pass through but they barred the way and spoke to us sternly. Fredrick has been drawn into the dance and now dances madly with the best dressed of the maidens.”</p><p></p><p>The drow have no obvious holy symbols, but are dressed in silks of many colors. The group is befuddled by this—they know of no drow that dress in many colors. Sister Agnes wonders if it might be Whimseyite drow, but she’s never heard of Whimseyite drow. Ravokris says that some drow have started following Whimsey and some of her avatars, and that that’s what he think the dancing represents. They decide to send Ravokris forward, along with a dwarf, who insists on playing the bagpipes. (Sister Agnes takes out her mortification bracelet and turns it around her wrist.)</p><p></p><p>When the drow see Ravokris, they call out delightedly, “Cousin!” and dance towards the opening of the cyst.</p><p></p><p>“Why are you here, cousin?”</p><p></p><p>“I am here to get Frederick back.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh, he’s yours? Have him.”</p><p></p><p>Frederick slumps against the wall, no longer dancing in his long dance.</p><p></p><p>“Is that your only purpose, cousin?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes.”</p><p></p><p>“Forgive our separation.” She kisses Ravokris on the cheek, while still gyrating.</p><p></p><p>“Let me get in there with my pipes!” says the dwarven wayfinder. “Maybe I can get them over to the wall, and you can slide across on the other.”</p><p></p><p>“Sure?” says Ravokris.</p><p></p><p>The dwarf begins playing a jig on his bagpipe and dances into the circle and begins dancing with them. The drow are delighted and welcome him to the dance, and he herds them into a corner. The rest of the group hurries past.</p><p></p><p>About 15 minutes later, the dwarf catches up, perspiring heavily and with a combed beard. “They combed my beard… still worth it to get us past them safely.”</p><p></p><p>As they proceed onwards, another scout comes back. The tunnel ahead is blocked by a number of drow - about 30, with 6 pack lizards-- they are in great consternation, we did not approach. A couple minutes later, the yuan-ti launches into an absolute speech in his own tongue, which no one understands.</p><p></p><p>They decide to send Noah, Iados, and some rakasta forward—hoping to avoid any difficulties that might happen if the drow saw Elyn, Ravokris, or even the dwarves. The rest of the group hangs back some distance.</p><p></p><p>The leading group sees that there is a whole force of the drow, all male. They are all wearing silks, though reinforced with silver wire. There are a small number also wearing armor, standing around the six pack beasts. One stands off to the side, holding a banner, while the two senior most—wearing more silver wire, talk.</p><p></p><p>“Hail.”</p><p></p><p>“Hail. We do not seek conflict.”</p><p></p><p>“Neither do we.”</p><p></p><p>“Let us parlay then. How did you pass the followers of the Dancing Maiden? We don’t expect problems in this area, but we are blocked ahead. The forces of the enemy are more active than they have been. They seem to be searching for something.”</p><p></p><p>“We played a song for them and they let us pass.”</p><p></p><p>“They are servants of the Dark Dancing Goddess, some minor goddess we know nothing of. We have a flautist among us—he’s a hobbyist, but it might be enough.”</p><p></p><p>“We wish to pass forward.”</p><p></p><p>“We can back up to the bend, but be warned—there is a blockade some three bird flights ahead, manned heavily. They just established it. They seem to expect an attack towards the accursed compound ahead of them that they have infested. If you are simply taking the tunnel towards our home, they might let you pass, if you bribe them.”</p><p></p><p>“We represent an interested party for an alliance with the drow.”</p><p></p><p>“Rebels, or cadet houses?”</p><p></p><p>“Rebels.”</p><p></p><p>He shudders. “Go then, and may you meet the fate you deserve.” [The PCs could have realized that he was cadet house (i.e. Morgothian, not Lolthian) based on his clothing, or could have looked at the banner and seen what it indicated, but they didn't have enough experience with the drow to recognize the dress and didn't think to examine the banner.]</p><p></p><p>The group decides to wait until the main force is in position. They expect that to take about nine days, so they pull back into the cyst where the drow allowed the group to pass and make camp.</p><p>[cont'd]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CPaladin, post: 8798202, member: 7030144"] Session 46 (October 2, 2022) 29 Tar-Vaen In the morning, the yuan-ti load the group onto their submerged barges, and take them to a narrow tunnel near their village—a much smaller tunnel than they have been traveling through before. The yuan-ti, including their shaman, touch the edges of the clothes of the elves, as if to receive a blessing. One of the young yuan-ti takes the lead, saying “follow,” although with obvious trepidation. Noah sends forward a few scouts to scout ahead—the tunnel is narrow enough that they are essentially single file. After a little while, a scout comes back and reports a three-way split. The yuan-ti wants to take the leftmost passage, and the group agrees. They proceed onwards, and a scout comes racing back to Iados. [They rolled an encounter, and then rolled onto the “special subtotal.”] One of the scouts reports to Iados, “There is a cyst that opens in the rock ahead and there are a group of female drow there. They are dancing in a frenzied manner about the chamber with glowing swords and daggers, screaming in one of the old tongues and casting sparkling dust about. We tried to pass through but they barred the way and spoke to us sternly. Fredrick has been drawn into the dance and now dances madly with the best dressed of the maidens.” The drow have no obvious holy symbols, but are dressed in silks of many colors. The group is befuddled by this—they know of no drow that dress in many colors. Sister Agnes wonders if it might be Whimseyite drow, but she’s never heard of Whimseyite drow. Ravokris says that some drow have started following Whimsey and some of her avatars, and that that’s what he think the dancing represents. They decide to send Ravokris forward, along with a dwarf, who insists on playing the bagpipes. (Sister Agnes takes out her mortification bracelet and turns it around her wrist.) When the drow see Ravokris, they call out delightedly, “Cousin!” and dance towards the opening of the cyst. “Why are you here, cousin?” “I am here to get Frederick back.” “Oh, he’s yours? Have him.” Frederick slumps against the wall, no longer dancing in his long dance. “Is that your only purpose, cousin?” “Yes.” “Forgive our separation.” She kisses Ravokris on the cheek, while still gyrating. “Let me get in there with my pipes!” says the dwarven wayfinder. “Maybe I can get them over to the wall, and you can slide across on the other.” “Sure?” says Ravokris. The dwarf begins playing a jig on his bagpipe and dances into the circle and begins dancing with them. The drow are delighted and welcome him to the dance, and he herds them into a corner. The rest of the group hurries past. About 15 minutes later, the dwarf catches up, perspiring heavily and with a combed beard. “They combed my beard… still worth it to get us past them safely.” As they proceed onwards, another scout comes back. The tunnel ahead is blocked by a number of drow - about 30, with 6 pack lizards-- they are in great consternation, we did not approach. A couple minutes later, the yuan-ti launches into an absolute speech in his own tongue, which no one understands. They decide to send Noah, Iados, and some rakasta forward—hoping to avoid any difficulties that might happen if the drow saw Elyn, Ravokris, or even the dwarves. The rest of the group hangs back some distance. The leading group sees that there is a whole force of the drow, all male. They are all wearing silks, though reinforced with silver wire. There are a small number also wearing armor, standing around the six pack beasts. One stands off to the side, holding a banner, while the two senior most—wearing more silver wire, talk. “Hail.” “Hail. We do not seek conflict.” “Neither do we.” “Let us parlay then. How did you pass the followers of the Dancing Maiden? We don’t expect problems in this area, but we are blocked ahead. The forces of the enemy are more active than they have been. They seem to be searching for something.” “We played a song for them and they let us pass.” “They are servants of the Dark Dancing Goddess, some minor goddess we know nothing of. We have a flautist among us—he’s a hobbyist, but it might be enough.” “We wish to pass forward.” “We can back up to the bend, but be warned—there is a blockade some three bird flights ahead, manned heavily. They just established it. They seem to expect an attack towards the accursed compound ahead of them that they have infested. If you are simply taking the tunnel towards our home, they might let you pass, if you bribe them.” “We represent an interested party for an alliance with the drow.” “Rebels, or cadet houses?” “Rebels.” He shudders. “Go then, and may you meet the fate you deserve.” [The PCs could have realized that he was cadet house (i.e. Morgothian, not Lolthian) based on his clothing, or could have looked at the banner and seen what it indicated, but they didn't have enough experience with the drow to recognize the dress and didn't think to examine the banner.] The group decides to wait until the main force is in position. They expect that to take about nine days, so they pull back into the cyst where the drow allowed the group to pass and make camp. [cont'd] [/QUOTE]
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