Of Jungle Deeps and Ocean Depths

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Generally grippli are friendly, we're just passing through their territory and they want to know what we're doing," Jalaro whispers back to Tiana.

 

[Jarval]

"What language do the grippli speak?" Mourn asks Jalaro. "I'm fluent in several planar tongues, as well as Chultan, Draconic and the language of the fey, but I fear that I am rather ignorant of some of the more mundane languages spoken in this part of the world."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Chultan is what they usually speak, though most know Common, and some of the shamen speak Aquan," Jalaro murmurs back. "I don't think this one is a shaman though, he's not decorated enough."

 

[Erekose13]

As the grippli leaps out in front of the caravan, Undinar makes his way forward to see what the disturbance is. Seeing the little frog-man he says in common, "Greetings, my name is Prince Undinar Deptholas. We are explorers to your land and I hope that we are not trespassing. We bring gifts and offerings to your chieftain."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"Offerings?" the grippli inquires, cocking his head to the side. "And what do you wish in return, water-kin?" The grippli seems to use the title with a sense of respect.

 

[Erekose13]

"Yes offerings of iron and metal from the city of Mezro, gifts such as spear heads and the like. In return we ask only for your hospitality and perhaps a few questions." Undinar replies, not sure how better to return the respect shown by the little frog man.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The grippli makes some odd clucking noises in his throat, his colorful throat expanding and contracting.*

"Hmm... it should be good enough. Do you offer your word, your bond, and your blood as sureity?" he inquires.

*Jalaro leans over and whispers to you.*

"If you offer your word, then break it with deceitful actions or lies, they will take your tongue, if you offer your bond, and then break it, they will bind you to a tree for the beasts to eat, and if you offer your blood and then shed a tribesman's, they will kill you. Pretty much he's asking you to not lie, to obey their rules while you're with them, and to not hurt anyone," she murmurs.

 

[Jarval]

"If you offer your word, then break it with deceitful actions or lies, they will take your tongue, if you offer your bond, and then break it, they will bind you to a tree for the beasts to eat, and if you offer your blood and then shed a tribesman's, they will kill you. Pretty much he's asking you to not lie, to obey their rules while you're with them, and to not hurt anyone," she murmurs.

"Does that apply to all of us, or just the good Prince Undinar?" *Mourn whispers to Jalaro with a smile.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"It's assumed the leader speaks for all. So if any of you do anything to break your bond, word, or blood, they take it out on him. Essentially don't lie or do anything cruel and we should be fine," Jalaro mutters back.

 

[Erekose13]

"Yes, I offer my word, bond and blood. We shall not harm your tribe in any way. We come strictly as peaceful travellers. Whether custom or not, note that we will protect our own though. Undinar says offering his word that they will not lie or harm anyone.