Endur's Return to TOEE part 2

Torn scowls at the strange woman. Briefly she considers trying to speak back in rhyme, but decides it would seem foolish. "What's in it for you? We want the ambassador, it is true. What do you want?"
 

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Lenya

“That does not really answer the question. It's obvious enough, that you want the forces of the fire temple removed from the scene or unempowered, but why do you aim for this? Maybe our goals are close enough, that we could strike a long-lasting alliance, but we would need to know what your motivations are, not just your short-term goals.”
 

The thoughts of the woman echo in your minds.

"Understanding Motivations Not.
Return Once Decision Made."


The woman falls beneath the dark waters of the lake and disappears from view.

Lenya no longer detects strong magic, as if the waters of the lake block Lenya's ability to detect magic or perhaps the woman swam away quickly underwater.
 

Torn shakes her head. "We simply need to decide without sufficient evidence. We could hmmm..."

Torn looks around. Is there anywhere to row the boats? Can she see any bridges in either direction? "We have a key that might open the door, if we can get across the bridge. Or we could take these rowboats? I wouldn't want to take the rowboats. The ruler of the temple is presumably the ruler of the water elemental temple as well. I dont' know if the water temple would cross him by allying themselves with us to destroy the fire temple."
 

Lenya

“As I see it, their offer is to show us a passage, which might make it easier for us to get inside, while what they want in return is something that is also in our interest. I think we should accept.”
 

It is midnight, so Torn can't see the bridges that are out there, crossing the lake.

Torn remembers from her aborted flight above the lake that the lake is approximately a mile in diameter, and that it is approximately a half mile from the Crater Ridge Mines to the inner volcanic island.

Torn can see oars in both of the boats.


Craven remarks that he did not detect any evil on the woman.
 
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As soon as the party has agreed to accept the offer, the woman rises from the waters of the lake again.

Her alien thoughts enter your mind once more,

“Fire Altar 500 yards through tunnels.
Last 100 yards guarded by Flames.
If Heroes attack through tunnels,
Heroes must battle Guards.
Dragon Come from Rear and Burn heroes.

Must Attack from Other Side.
Heroes Take Boats to Earth Bridge.
Heroes Disguised as Fire Temple Minions.
Fire Minions Bribe Earth Bridge Guards.
Earth Bridge Guards Let Fire Minions Pass.
Fire Guards Confused by other Fire Minions,
Defeat Fire Guards before Alarm Raised.

Priestess Guard Altar and Ambassador,
Priestess Not Summon Dragon Against Minions.
Slay Her Before She Knows Heroes Attack.
Else Destroy Fire Altar, and She Comes.
When Dies Priestess and Altar Destroyed,
Fire Temple Ends and Guards Flee.”

She concentrates for a moment, and all of the party members appear now as human cultists wearing unholy symbols of the Elder Elemental Eye. Their cloaks and amulets have the insignia of a red lozenge enscribed upon them.
 

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