Paths of Legend: The Sunless Citadel (IC)

[ethandrew]

Kael's eyes follow the voice from the fire-touched caster, when their eyes meet he nods his head in acknowledgement with the slightest of smiles. He sits down between the dwarf and the woman, "If the orc works hard for coin, then good for him. Most of his kin just take what others work hard for, they take it and that is that. So you say he is half human, let us hope he is more like man than orc. He will get benefit of doubt, but I will keep eyes on him."

 

[maddmic]

The young follower of Heironeous was following the gnome's story until she began throwing out names. There were too many names and too many different locations for Darik to follow. He was a bit taken back at how the woman spoke of Sir Braford as he and she were both followers of Pelor. He knew that not all follower got along well with each other, but he thought that one might be a little less apt to express their true feelings to a stanger than Corky, but apparently he was wrong.

He followed the conversation as best he could and then nodded when she signalled that she was done speaking. "Well then. I suppose I should take my leave of you maddam. I will seek out those whom you have disclosed to me. I will do my best to discover Sir Braford and his fate. Obviously if he still breathes, I will have him come here to report any of his findings. Otherwise, I will bring news of his.......fate. Unless of course you don't wish to know." He paused for any response from the follower of Pelor before bidding her farewell. "Very well then. I shall be off. Thank you for the information."

Unfortunately still being green from his training, he executed an about face maneuver and began to walk in the direction of the smithy. His walking wasn't quite a march, but it wasn't anything that could be described as a relaxed walk either. Corky had mentioned Kelset and the blacksmith first, so that was how he was going to investigate. It was a bit of a relief to know that the believed problem was caused by goblins as opposed to the darkness from the west. This news, if confirmed, would indeed be good news to his superiors. He came to the smithy and began to look around. He finally decided that he had better state his intentions prior to being looked at as a common customer, or worse, a thief. "Greetings there. I am Darik, devout follower of Heironeous. I am looking for Kelset? I am hoping to learn a little of Sir Braford and what he was investigating. Or perhaps more importantly, what plagues your town."

 

[Thanee]

Lenya

“Maybe we should just offer our help to the group who is heading out to the ravine, then. At the very least, that's roughly our direction, anyways, as it seems.”

Lenya then addresses the folks who are getting ready for the trip to find the missing children.

“Well met! I'm Lenya and this is Delber. We would like to offer our assistance in finding the missing children in the ravine.”

 

[Scott DeWar]

]ooc[ ha! i was just getting ready to do likewise!]/ooc[

Delber stands and bows at the mention of his name.

"To be honest, I have a business intrest here in oakhurst. However, the safety of children is a way higher priority then business. I offer my skills in the arcane to assist."

 

[evillyn666]

Mug cupped in both hands, Rashana stares pensively into the shallow depths of her water. She had herself no particular love for orcs having witness the remnants of many a trade caravan assaulted by their kind. But she would never condemn a man for the actions of his people. Character can rise above heritage, or so she believes. Finding Kael’s response to be more than casual racism is reassuring. Her reflection upon the smooth liquid surface returns her warm smile. “That is a wise course of action.”, she responds to the elf in an attempt at subtle encouragement to her way of thinking.

The sorceress looks up to regard the warrior and wizard in astonishment after their fortuitous proclamation. Their skill will be an asset should trouble abound. “Well met, indeed, Lenya and Delber. Let me be the first to welcome you to the group. Your assistance in this matter is most appreciated and your commitment to rescue of these children is admirable. ”, she is quick to reply in kind. A fellow student of the arcane should prove beneficial, at the very least to her own personal growth and understanding of the magical arts. Such contacts are always good to make.

 

[Max]

He came to the smithy and began to look around. He finally decided that he had better state his intentions prior to being looked at as a common customer, or worse, a thief. "Greetings there. I am Darik, devout follower of Heironeous. I am looking for Kelset? I am hoping to learn a little of Sir Braford and what he was investigating. Or perhaps more importantly, what plagues your town."

From the back room, a burly, half-orc armed with mace and shield steps out. Heironeous? Well I'm Kelset and I be a follower of Kord myself. So you wanna look for Braford, eh? Well then you're just in time. There's a group over at the inn looking to see if he done got himself killed along with them kids, or what. I was just gettin my stuff and headin back there. You might as well come along."

Kelset grabs a backpack and heads out the door towards the inn, assuming Darik will be coming along.

 

[Walking Dad]

With confuse and shock in his face, Finlil draws his bow and recites a battle hymn in his mind to sing it in the approciate moment.

 

[maddmic]

From the back room, a burly, half-orc armed with mace and shield steps out. Heironeous? Well I'm Kelset and I be a follower of Kord myself. So you wanna look for Braford, eh? Well then you're just in time. There's a group over at the inn looking to see if he done got himself killed along with them kids, or what. I was just gettin my stuff and headin back there. You might as well come along."

Kelset grabs a backpack and heads out the door towards the inn, assuming Darik will be coming along.

Darik is slightly taken aback by the appearance of the half-orc, but nods and follows the big man out the door. Help can come in many different ways he remembered. He also thought that this was somewhat fortuitous since his other course of action was to go to the inn. "Well Kelset, it would appear that i need to introduce myself. I am Darik, follower of Heironeous."

 

[Thanee]

Lenya

Lenya gives a slight nod to the woman.

“Thank you! I hope we can prevent the worst.”

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

The Ol' Boar Inn

OOC: Upon Kelset and Darik's arrival at the inn, it would seem the group is assembled and ready to go. Does anyone have any last minute things to take care of in town?

The Ravine

Merenita spies the goblins, climbing the rope left by the previous group of human adventurers.

The elves and human above begin to hear the sounds of the goblins climbing out of the ravine.

One of the goblins, the one carrying a small sack tied to one of the straps of his leather armor, hisses and points at the big spider watching them. All four begin climbing faster, trying to reach the top before the spider reaches them.

OOC: Merenita, Finlil, Athanil, and Ringrill need to roll initiative. Companion creatures will act on the same initiative as their masters.