Six From Gate Pass - Chapter 3: Shelter From The Storm

[The Bashar]

Hrimr spends some of his time going into the refugee camps and offering healing to the people there. He notices the water infrastructure being put into place to help the people. He takes some pride in knowing he help facilitate this. He spends one full morning brew two potions of Lesser Restoration.

When Arnir returns Hrimr is careful to stay out of his way. However, the next day Hrimr resolves to speak to the elf. He sits down with the elf as he breaks his fast.

"Arnir, welcome back. We said some bitter things last week. But I've had some time to think about what I said."

He hesitates for a moment, but then continues speaking.

"I apologize for what I said. Some of it I felt was true, but it was mostly my anger talking. You are a formidable wizard and I hope we can still work together. If we are to aid this resistance against the Ragesians we can't continue squabbling among ourselves. The party should meet tonight and we can discuss our next move. I have an idea of what to do, but I would appreciate the input of the party."

That night the party meets together in the den of their shared dwelling. Hrimr decides to play the part of host and prepares six tankards of dwarven ale at the table, along with some cheeses and bread. Once everyone is seated and has started to sip at their ale Hrimr begins to layout his plan.

"So, we need to get this magic Lyre from a Green Dragon. Our only lead is that it is mighty pissed off about having an egg stolen. This man Lowduke is apparently selling a dragon egg. Lars has made it inside and knows the layout of the place, however he didn't see the egg. We also don't know if he's sold the egg in the meantime or not.

Here is what I propose. Kirio and Arnir pose as potential buyers for this egg. Bannock and Alric are their body guards. They very likely know what Lars looks like and so he should be no where in sight, but hiding nearby in case something goes wrong. I can disguise myself as an animal so I can hide myself in plain sight as a street dog or possibly a bird perched on top of a building. Kirio you'll need to determine if they have the egg still and how they got it. Once we know this is the egg we are looking for we will have to then figure out how to get it from them."

Hrimr looks around at the party.

"Well, what do you guys think?"

OOC: I've subtracted 300gp for the cost of the two potions of lesser restoration I made.

 

[fromage67]

Lars says, "Hrimr, I like your plan. Two things: They don't know what I look like since I was in disguise the whole time. But, I think you and I should both enter through the roof window. Since you can turn into a bird, it will be easy for you. You and I should create a diversion once the 'buyer elves' are inside."

OOC: No internet for the next 3 days or so...

 

[digimattic]

Arnir arches an eyebrow as Hrmir apologizes and nods curtly "I know I can be harsh. We can work together...and I will try to be less..blunt."

He listens to Hrmir's plan and making note of his pledge he says politely "I think it is a fine plan. Can you turn back into...yourself after? I assume there will be fighting involved once we take the egg."

 

[The Bashar]

Hrimr nods "Yes, the transformation is reversible. I can hold the animal form for a few hours, but can return to my current form at a moments notice. Though I am not strong enough to do it more than once a day."

 

[funkmamagoat]

Kirio indeed spends the five days performing. He choses a different inn each night at random, not wanting to set up a predictable pattern... It has been a long time since he has stayed in one place so long; it is refreshing to be able to perform five nights in a row... Although he does not feel wholly satisfied with his work, he seemed to improve overall and is quite pleased with his last performance. A little extra gold is always nice as well, not to mention the female attention after the shows...

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After hearing Hrimr's plan "Alright, I like it. I'm beginning to be quite known in town now, so I can say a noble patron is looking to buy the egg anonymously, or something like that; and Arnir here can look the part of a Elven noble, seeing as well... he is one." Kirio frowns a little, takes a sip of whiskey and asks "To be clear then, I do the talking, determine if the egg is still available , and if so we pounce? If they have it why leave... we kill them and take it, then we leave. I can try and determine how they got it if you like, but I'm not sure I follow why honestly?"

 

[The Bashar]

Hrimr is relieved to see that Kirio is on the plan. Hrimr toys with his beard a bit and responds:

"I would like to know that we are getting the right egg for the right dragon. And also to make sure it is in fact a dragon egg. Imagine going to this dragon with a griffin egg we were duped into believing was a dragon egg."

 

[funkmamagoat]

Kirio smiles at Hrimr "Well... I know more than the average person about green dragons... a fair bit in fact, and let me assure you I will know if it is a green dragon egg when and if I see it. As to were he acquired it... we know this particular dragon is going out of its mind threatening everyone that it wants its egg back, so I am comfortable assuming that this is the egg in question; I highly doubt green dragon eggs are all that common on the open market. So... again, let us do this. I'm comfortable going tonight, I suggest night time, catch them a little off guard. These are not nice people, they are thieves and murderers. Lars witnessed as much when Lowduke murdered and dumped the body of the last prospective buyer. Even if we kill them and they don't have the egg we are doing this city a favor..."

OOC: I took 20 knowledge arcana back in Nov. on Green dragons so he'll know it's the real thing.

 

[Gregor]

GM: So shall I assume you're moving forward with this plan? If nothing progresses over the course of the day I'll assume you're in agreement and move the timeline forward.

 

[The Bashar]

Hrimr looks relieved.

"I'm glad you have the knowledge. This magical beasts are always so perplexing. It's like they exist just to subvert the laws of nature. Unless Arnir has to prepare spells we can strike tonight.

So the plan is you, Arnir, Bannock, and Alric show up at the warehouse as prospective buyers. You get yourselves in to see the egg, while Lars and I make our way to the roof. We wait for a signal, which is most likely the outbreak of fighting, and storm down from the roof to assist. We defeat Lowduke and his men, secure the egg and then get out before the guards can show up.

If no one has any objections we should prepare ourselves for tonight."

 

[digimattic]

Arnir nods his head "I'm ready now. As much as I love studying, I'm eager to wring some blood out of Lowduke. It's been too long since I immolated someone. One thing though Kirio; it may be useful to tell Lowduke that you've hired me as a diviner to determine the authenticity of the egg. If they're expecting me to cast a spell, we have a serious combat advantage."