Of Jungle Deeps and Ocean Depths

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"We've already done plenty in return by killing Killhaven, so we can accept their gift freely if you want to," Jalaro says. Mourn turns to the dwarves and offers the group's polite acceptance of the gift. Spear Strikes Deep nods once, and then waves toward Killhaven, wanting you to go first. "Usually the dwarves will want some piece of the beast that killed their clan members, so it can be buried with them. So if you want to offer them to take the 'death talismans' first, that would be very gracious of you."

*Invellion, you know that the teeth of some very powerful predatory beast teeth can be used to enhance spells of distruction.*

 

[silentspace]

Invelion, unable to communicate with the jungle dwarves, bows graciously to them before moving with the others towards Killhaven. He will carefully extract a few teeth, wipe them clean, and place them in his pack.

 

[Erekose13]

"Sounds like good advice. Mourn please tell them that they are free to take these 'death talismans' before any of us remove anything from the body. Invelion, hang on a second and let them take what they want. We will have the teeth and claws in a few minutes." Undinar says to the assembled group.

 

[Zerth]

*Tiana is not interested in acuiring any parts of Killhaven, so she waits and observes, how the formalities between the group anf the dwarves will proceed.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The dwarves nod at the party's offer, and solemnly remove some blood-stained squares of hide from beneath the creature's chin, as well as a few of the teeth. Then they stand back as the party takes what they will. After they're done, Over the Towering Falls starts to lope into the woods, presumably toward their encampment, while the others begin the monumental task of skinning Killhaven.*

*Spear Strikes Deep will come over to the party when the rest of the clan arrives, and swarms over Killhaven's carcass like ants.*

"We thank you," he says, in deep, and musically accented Common.

 

[silentspace]

Invellion stops what he was doing, which was wiping the teeth clean, and smiles in delight at Spear Strikes Deep.

"We're glad to help. I've no doubt you jungle dwarves are capable of taking down this lizard yourself, but it looks like it caught you unprepared. I'm glad we were here to lend a hand. I'm ashamed that I cannot speak your language, but am delighted that you can speak ours! If it's alright with your people, and with our leader, Prince Undinar, I would love to spend the evening with your people, and learn your ways. We are strangers in your jungle, and I feel we have much to learn from a great civilization such as yours. And perhaps we may be able to help you as well..."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

"We would be honored to share our fire with you, Fire From Afar, as well as your companions. Come," he says, and turns to walk deeper into the woods.

 

[Erekose13]

When Undinar finishes overseeing the collection of trophies as well as the coordination of the baggage train and the diplomatic side of things, he leads the way behind the dwarf as they set off into the forest. He nudges Tiana beside him, "I think that went rather well, nice bit of fighting there, though our air support seemed to be up to the task. We need these dwarves to help with the directions on this map and to make it through their territory. I havent really met any dwarves, any suggestions on proper etiquette?"

 

[Keia]

Rappai, Grippli Cleric/Divine Oracle (Jarrijan, Grippli Monk)

"Nothing Rappai knows comes to mind, nothing," Rappai said, "Rappai know some tall ones were injured in the . . . slaining of Killhaven. Perhaps tall ones should be cared for by Rappai before we move to place with dwarves."

 

[Zerth]

"I think that went rather well, nice bit of fighting there, though our air support seemed to be up to the task. We need these dwarves to help with the directions on this map and to make it through their territory. I havent really met any dwarves, any suggestions on proper etiquette?"

"Right you are, Prince," Tiana says cheerfully, "in fights like that I'm so happy we have spellcasters zapping and blasting us out of trouble. I'm glad I didn't have to test my whip on Killhaven!"

"Mmm, I don't know much about dwarves to begin with, and these here are way different than any dwarf I've ever met. So no real advice from here other than keep treating them with respect and it'll turn out for the best. Don't you worry, we made a good first impression and hopefully things stay that way. Why wouldn't they? I'm sure our two grippli friends can guide us through the worst."