Into the Dragon's Lair.

[Shayuri]

"Aye," Kuma nods, "I agree. We have done what we can. Let us be on our way."

 

[sans]

Odis is almost glad when the tales of the captive rebel made it painfully obvious that this Lord Hyraken, leader of the Freedom Warriors, is yet another power hungry nut case. "No need to attempt negotiations." Odis thinks, "Why in Faerun did I even make such an offer?!" The though of spending months at the negotiating table made him shudder.

But still, one never knows. When one reaches the level of power Odis and his companions have, things are never as they first appear. But there were more pressing matters.

Agreeing with Kuma, Odis, deep in though, mutters, "Yes, yes, let us be on our way."

OOC:
Someone search the bodies for clues and bling bling! Odis wouldn't in this situation.

 

[TwistedMindInc]

( Just need a general consensus on what you guys are doing. As soon I know what the plan is, I'll move this along. If'in I don't hear back from you guys before tonight.. I'll just push it along as I wish. )

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Duthayer pushes the two bound criminals into the guards' embrace, and quickly surveys the crowd for anyone that was hurt by stray bolts or fire. If anyone is, he will try to tend to them. If not, he nods gravely at the crowd and gestures for his companions. It's time to go.

 

[hero4hire]

Absalom was happy to be done with the situation. The Necromancer abided by the laws of the land, but he felt the groups skills were somewhat wasted on rabble-rousers. Though he was surely more nobleminded then his kinsmen, he was still Thayan and prone to such haughty views. As he walked away he passed the corpse of the mage and cast a minor divination to reveal anything magickal on his person.

OOC: Detect Magic. I will have Rath fetch anything I see magical and then continue to leave. *If* there was anything I will show the group and try to ID it later that day on the road.

 

[TwistedMindInc]

Two of the guardsmen gladly take over the custody of the bound bandits, voicing their appreciation as they escort them down the street. The third guard moves to the wagon to investigate what may still be useful goods wise. A few townies finally emerge from their hiding places to aid in recollecting the 'stolen' goods from the wagon. Your group, deciding on moving on, begins to leave.. pausing long enough for Absalom to whisper a spell and his minion to collect a few things from the wizard. Two potions and three scrolls to be exact.
"The cart doesn't seem to be too bad off, just give us a moment to unload the goods and you men are more than welcome to it for your travels. It is the least Lady Vaylan can do for you."

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As you set out from Arabel, it quickly becomes obvious you are not the only ones employed to find this spoken of lair. Several parties are too voyaging out into the wild, whether by foot.. horse.. or cart; none of which possess any symbols of Lady Vaylan. The terrain out here in Cormyr alternates between rolling hills that are covered with fields and small villages, or are lightly forested. Occasionally, an area shows signs that battles or fires have raged here. Every where shows evidence of the goblin troops and other monstrous creatures that recently threatened the kingdom, as well as the groups of selfish humans whom have emerged either to take advantage of the chaos or who are trying to quell it.

Up ahead dressed in tunics displaying the local lord's coat of arms, a handful of men present themselves on the road. "Good day. We, the representatives of our lord Leon Darendaal, ask you to halt and pay road tax before we can allow you to pass."

 

[sans]

From past adventures, Odis knows that Duthayer is the best in the party to handle situations like this. He waits for Duthayer to take the lead. Odis will follow and offer support, a friendly smile, a serious look or an affirming nod towards the toll collectors of Leon Darendaal- whatever Duthayer needs.

OOC:
Basically, Odis is asking Duthayer to take the lead and use his +14 Diplomacy. Odis will aid him (+2 circumstance bonus). If needed, Odis' has a +10 Diplomacy.

 

[hero4hire]

From past adventures, Odis knows that Duthayer is the best in the party to handle situations like this. He waits for Duthayer to take the lead. Odis will follow and offer support, a friendly smile, a serious look or an affirming nod towards the toll collectors of Leon Darendaal- whatever Duthayer needs.

Knowing that Odis and Duthayer were much more skilled in the diplomatic arts, Absalom hung back and tried to remain low-key. Though the Dwarven Paladin had a way of taking a man's measure (even without calling upon his ability to Detect Evil Intent) Absalom was mindful of possible treachery.

 

[TwistedMindInc]

A red headed man, the one doing all the talking, shifts slightly in the saddle. Impatiently? Perhaps. His thinned eye brow lifts as he speaks. "You cannot pass without paying the tax, if that is what you are trying to figure out."

 

[Shayuri]

Kuma's brows beetle together to form a pattern of crags over his eyes. On the one hand, the concept of 'taxation' still seemed to him like a system of highway robbery...quite literally. But then, he had been among warmlanders long enough to know their ways were not his. Still, this had the bitter tang of being taken advantage of.

He looks over his shoulder to see how the others are reacting.