Shackled City - Chapter II

[Mimic]

The female dwarf looks Althron up and down. "I be Sondor Ironfold and I know who you be. A rude dwarf who does not give his name first when greeting a lady," she says, roughly...

As he checks his compainions for injuries he glances over at the dwarven women one eyebrow raised in surprise and a slight smile on his face. When he finishes making sure everyone is ok (+7 heal + 2 for the healing kit) he turns and bows slightly at her.

"You be right Sondor Ironfold, too much sky and not enough rock over my head has dulled my sense of courtesy." He tells her honestly. "I am Althron Fellowson, son of Eldon Fellowson from the Blackrock clan. I am a priest of St. Cuthbert and as my companion has stated we are here to investigate the kidnappings and retrieve as many as possible. Once we have you and your friends unshackled will you be needing an escort back up to the surface?" He pauses for a moment, the look in his eyes getting cold. "Do ye know the name of this fiend dwarf? If I am going to kill kin then its the least I can do."

[sblock] Ah yes, dwarven courting at its best. Seriously though, has anyone else noticed the dissapearing act that the two half-elves have done?[/sblock]

 

[Manzanita]

Raven

[sblock]OOC: I think we can assume we've all noticed it at this point.[/sblock]

Raven systematically releases all the prisoners, if possible, using the key. Then she'll continue searching the dead bodies for valuables.

"We're still pretty fresh. Let's continue, trying to go west. The children's rescue must come first. As for letting these people leave, I fear our backs. Those half elves disapeared without a word. That's pretty suspicious. It not seems unlikely their intentions were good. The way back may not be safe."

Turning back to the ex-prisoners. "Can any of you fight? We have some extra weapons." She gestures to the arms of the fallen goblinoids.

 

[hippocrachus]

"It's no trouble, I'm sure," Orpheus replies humbly, he waits for Raven to release their manacles before questioning the halflings. He gets along fine with dwarves, but sometimes the women intimidate him...
"How long have you two been down here?"

[sblock] Gather Information +6 [/sblock]

 

[kirinke]

Alinis shrugs. "We'll deal with those two later. Right now, we have to teach those slavers manners," she grinned.

And I hope my aim is better next time. Ever since going below ground, it's been off. Guess the truism isn't just a bunch of hogwash after all. Elves just aren't meant to be trapezing under the dirt. she thought dryly.

 

[Verbatim]

As the others began speaking to the captives, Zeric remained silent knowing that his unique social skills were not needed at this time. Taking the fallen hobs weapons, Zeric put them in a small pile and listened to what the others had to say.

 

[Majin]

The prisoners all look down at their feet at Raven's question of fighting, none of them looking very enthused about the idea. "If'n ya don't mind, I think we'd all just like to get out of this place as soon as possible," Sondor replies. The female halfling next to her nods, curtly and looks to the other halfing behind her, who emits a small squeak, still looking around wide-eyed as if the walls themselves are going to jump out at him at any second.

"How long have you two been down here?"

The female halfing shrugs. "Weeks, months? Who can tell? Days seem to run together when your captive, beating out crude weapons and armor for these ruffians," she says dryly, then kicks the closest hobgoblin for good measure.

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OoC: Assuming the prisoners are led out to safety and the party returns to head through the western door.
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Moving through the door brings you to a 4-way corridor, doors every which way. The corridor you are in currently, (the eastern side) has a door to the north and south, the western corridor likewise. The southern corridor holds a large double door, and the northern corridor holds a small door in an alcove with a passage leading northwest to yet another double door past it.

 

[kirinke]

"Okay..." Alinis looks at the doors, folding her arms. "Would you go left or right?" she asked dryly.

 

[Manzanita]

Raven

Raven frowns, hating to lose the combat roll she's been on, and reluctant to lose time and any surprise they might currently enjoy. "We will escort you out. There are dangers, I fear, if you were to leave alone."

Before starting back, she edges close to Alanis. "Can you track? I want to know what happened to our two half elven friends. You go first, before our return covers any footprints." On the way out she moves slowly, chatting with the former prisoners, allowing the ranger to do her work.

"So. Do you have a place to go in Cauldron that is safe? Can you tell us who kidnapped you? When and where? It was not the dwarf fiend himself was it? Can you tell us more of this creature?"

 

[kirinke]

Alinis nodded slowly and begins to work, making them stay well behind her, so she can examine the floor and walls with more detail, hoping to find some sign of the two half-elves passage.



[sblock]Tracking feat, +5 spot, +5 search, taking 20 or whatever it is when you aren't in a rush and are taking your time.[/sblock]

 

[Mimic]

Assuming they don't find any trace of the half elves...

Glancing at the different directions, Althron gives a small shrug. "It would seem to be a choice then." He says to Raven giving her a small smile. "Pick a direction and lets be going, although if it were me I would choose the double doors." He tells her indicating the doors to the south.