Scales of War #1 Rescue at Rivenroar IC

[Goonalan]

As the group enter the chamber Kali holds back, and, hopefully unobserved steps into the shadows. His weapons remain sheathed, in case he is spotted, not wanting to spoil any negotiations.

However as the negotiations take place, as he suspects they will, Kali takes quiet steps around the outside of the chamber, but in Derek's general direction.

Kali makes his way around the back of the conversation, and does it with ease- en route he spots exactly '0' other Gnomes about...

He watches Derek in action, Derek seems to be beyond the hiding thing...

"Sorry about him, he's just..." Derek starts up...

"Well, where were we?" Derek asks...

 

[tiornys]

I believe we have a further offer for you, says Ah-shahran as he moves to Mirtala's side. He kneels and begins to check her condition, one hand waving behind him at the rest of the party (minus Kali). I'm sure they can explain while I'm busy here.

[sblock=mechanics]Heal on Mirtala to settle her.[/sblock]

 

[Goken100]

Freggo begins discussions

"Right, well, thanks mate. We certainly appreciate your willingness to work with us and do the right thing here. But you have clearly been involved in some nasty business, and we won't look kindly on any further such dealings. But enough of such talk, we're all friends here now. In fact, I believe your old friend Velani wants to talk to you about making some sort of arrangement.

To that end, what are your thoughts on what you will do now? Are you willing to consider granting us aid if an agreement can be reached?"

 

[Goonalan]

I believe we have a further offer for you, says Ah-shahran as he moves to Mirtala's side. He kneels and begins to check her condition, one hand waving behind him at the rest of the party (minus Kali). I'm sure they can explain while I'm busy here.

[sblock=mechanics]Heal on Mirtala to settle her.[/sblock]

Mirtala is indeed settled, however your advice is keep her warm, plenty of liquids- no food, and be here for when the fever breaks, or worsens. In the meantime she needs to be somewhere safe and warm, and if possible with someone to look after her.

GM: During your next Extended Rest you can make a Heal Check in place of Mirtala's Endurance check (+1) to throw off the affliction...

 

[Goonalan]

"Right, well, thanks mate. We certainly appreciate your willingness to work with us and do the right thing here. But you have clearly been involved in some nasty business, and we won't look kindly on any further such dealings. But enough of such talk, we're all friends here now. In fact, I believe your old friend Velani wants to talk to you about making some sort of arrangement.

To that end, what are your thoughts on what you will do now? Are you willing to consider granting us aid if an agreement can be reached?"

"Look, don't take this the wrong way but... you're new at this right?" Derek chats and shrugs at Freggo.

"Cut to the chase- what's the deal here, what do you want?" Derek asks.

GM: Anyone message Velani... Ah, that'd be my job then- we're moving pretty slow at the moment. Also anyone can step in here- I think Velani has spoken about what his/her idea- we don't have to wait for him/her, do we? Does anyone have any plans, offerings or suggestions as to what you are going to do with the prisoners that you have rescued or is it all down to Velani? Come on guys... chip in.

[sblock= Scales of War To Do List]

IMMEDIATE CONCERN- SEE 6. then 4. & 5.

The Big Picture

1. Rescue the Prisoners-

Prisoners Rescued 2 out of 7

Jalissa-

Sertanian- he can identify the treasures (see 2.)

Thurann-

Kartenix-

Mirtala- in Sewer Rats chamber/crypt, infected with Filth Fever. FOUND.

Adronsius- the Dwarven Alchemist, FOUND.

Zerriksa-

2. Rescue the Treasures taken from the Hall of Great Valour.

Number and type not known.
Sertanian (see 1.) knows what is missing- find him.

3. The Red Hand & Sinruth?

What is it all about?
Why are the Goblinoids wearing the insignia?
Who is Sinruth?

At The Moment

4. Derek has some info.

Derek promised to tell his tale...

5. Adronsius' story.

They brought us here blindfolded, this I have told- the large beasts that we were shackled too were herded roughly across the entrance chamber and in to a chamber straight ahead.

Understand a blindfold is no hindrance to the Dwarfs, we see and hear in the dark, and are used to making our way thusly in life.

From there we were, that is the prisoners were sent in to the complex, we headed west out of the entrance chamber- Sinruth lead us on I believe, we followed a corridor that turned north, waited there a while.

Sinruth gave orders, I do not understand their bastard tongue, but I believe Goblins were left there as guards.

From there we headed west again in to another corridor, which again turned north- in to a larger chamber which... was strange, I remember a crackling sound and an odd smell- the smell of the river.

From there west again in to another corridor, which again turned north and then double back upon itself east- again more discussions and some part of our group departed. We headed on, east again- although the corridor turned north again- we climbed stairs in to a... a... a chamber with a sticky floor- again more of our number departed, one of whom was Mirtala, the cook- I heard her scream as she was hauled off.

Then, and I sense there were few of us left, maybe no more than a dozen of us, we headed down some great stair- it went deep, in to I would suggest a second lower level of the complex.

In to another larger chamber, there Jelissa departed, I remember her scent- the priestess smelt of the church and innocence, she must be saved.

Then finally in the large chamber still, with only the Goblins with me they beat me, again... and again... and again. Sinruth was there, he took part, he was the worst- he seemed angry, determined to take out his anger on my body.

I lost consciousness... but not for long.

I came too, still blindfolded retracing my journey back to the entrance chamber, I could smell the breeze, the fresh air, the grass and the forest- I thought, stupidly, they were going to take me outside- to let me go, or else I would be have the opportunity to run, but no...

They dragged me across the entrance chamber, through metal doors and down, in to a chamber that smelt of the storm...

There..."

Adronsius points at the chamber with the once lit mystical symbols in it.

"And then they beat me again, and manacled me here..."

Adronsius breaths hard.

"I hope this will be of help to you- unless they have moved them then I think that four of the prisoners, including myself, are on this level of the complex- one of whom is Mirtala; and two are on the lower level- one of whom is Jelissam, the priestess."

6. What to do with the Prisoners?.

As simple as that, do you take the prisoners with you, do you hide them somewhere in the complex, or outside the complex- this needs resolving.

7. Areas yet to investigate.

Chamber with the Sewer Rats in.
Entrance Chamber- North doors, no sign, partially dented and broken.
Doors west from Goblin rest room.
Doors west from corridor to the north of Goblin rest room.
Spiral staircase up from Deadeye's domain.

In The Future

More info from Derek & the Sewer Rats
Lord Frazzle

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New Map-

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GM: There's also Deadeye to deal with, this chamber has not been searched (although it may not be the moment now)... let's get a wiggle on.

 

[Goken100]

Freggo notices an important spec of dirt

Freggo turns red at his fumbled chastisement, glancing over his shoulder at his friends, hoping for some backup. "Well... what are you going to do with this fellow?" Freggo gestures at Deadeye. "Shall we take him off your hands?"

Freggo looks uncomfortable. His friends can probably tell that he doesn't like dealing with people who have consorted with murderous raiders and are clearly thieves and kidnappers. He isn't comfortable asking for their aid with any rescued prisoners. This isn't to say he would protest is someone else brokered a deal, but Freggo won't be the one to do it.

 

[Goonalan]

Freggo turns red at his fumbled chastisement, glancing over his shoulder at his friends, hoping for some backup. "Well... what are you going to do with this fellow?" Freggo gestures at Deadeye. "Shall we take him off your hands?"

Freggo looks uncomfortable. His friends can probably tell that he doesn't like dealing with people who have consorted with thunderous raiders and are clearly thieves and kidnappers. He isn't comfortable asking for their aid with any rescued prisoners. This isn't to say he would protest is someone else brokered a deal, but Freggo won't be the one to do it.

"Take him..." Derek motions for Deadeye to be on his way, the Hobgoblin looks... unhappy, to say the least.

Slowly he mooches over towards you, eyes on the floor.

"Deadeye good Goblin... Deadeye friend."

Deadeye fails to make eye contact with Freggo.

GM: Any ideas for the prisoners, what to do with them?

 

[hairychin]

Kali

"I guess you understand the concept of protection, Derek." Kali states as he steps out of the shadows.

"You ask people for a fee to ensure that no harm comes to them. We want you to be part of a protection racket. Tell us how much you want to protect the prisoners from harm?"

"Then just find your self a secure spot, keep an eye on them 'til we return, and 'force' a payment from us. An everyday illegal activity for a respected member of the underworld like yourself."

"So, Derek, how much are you gonna squeeze us for?"

 

[Goonalan]

"I guess you understand the concept of protection, Derek." Kali states as he steps out of the shadows.

"You ask people for a fee to ensure that no harm comes to them. We want you to be part of a protection racket. Tell us how much you want to protect the prisoners from harm?"

"Then just find your self a secure spot, keep an eye on them 'til we return, and 'force' a payment from us. An everyday illegal activity for a respected member of the underworld like yourself."

"So, Derek, how much are you gonna squeeze us for?"

"Ebeneezer's Snuffbox!" Derek exclaims and jumps a little.

"Didn't see you there... Hey, that's my job." Derek smiles, he's trying to remain on your good side- you cast quite a large shadow afterall.

"You asking us to look after the Prisoners... here..." Derek lets the thought drift a little, "... that might work."

Derek thinks a while longer, "Hang on..."

Then sidesteps behind one of the statues to the north, and more or less disappears in to the shadows...

Nothing happens for a good while, save- maybe for those with excellent hearing, the sound of a whispered conversation.

Derek suddenly reappears.

"'Kay- we have three demands...

One- when we came here there were two young mavericks with us, Gnomes you understand, but hot heads- Doofus, and Stubby. Now somewhere along the way they got taken in by Lord Frazzle- they're out there in the dungeon somewhere thinking they're big and tough, but they're not- they're kids...

So, number one, we'd like them back- in one piece- and they're going to want to hurt you, we just know it- so that's going to be a toughie... I want you, you all in fact, to swear that you'll try to get them back to us in one piece, okay?

Two- Lord Frazzle, we'd like his head on a stick- he's just... We need you to prove that he's dead.

Three- 250 gold coins.

How's that?

We'll take the prisoners back to the Von Jallach Crypt, keep them there, reset the whatchamacallit, with the symbols, and shut the door... They'll be safe in there, I figure only three or four of the Goblins know the sequence anyway- and I think a couple of them might be dead already the way you guys are going at it.

Well...

Do we have a deal?"

Derek grins from ear to ear, as does Big Tony...

 

[larryfinnjr]

Velani

OOC: Under quite the time crunch today...only a few minutes to post. I hate doing things sans narrative, but I'm forced to, my apologies. Velani's goals - Diplomacy: our people (which HE helped to kidnap), for his people (which WE are going to go find) - THAT is the deal. No gold. BUT, Velani will ensure the bounty on his head is removed from the official record in Fallcrest. Finally, no promise of any heads on pikes, but we will provide proof of death. Intimidate: Tony's already put a hole in me, and I'm not in the mood for argument. The final deal is on the table. Take it, or we'll take you in. Perception: who's he listening to? was he dealing with a voice in his head or actually speaking with someone present?