Strahd's "The lost Caverns of Tsojcanth" CLOSED

[wmasters]

"Come now Bonzo, lets find you a stables" says Turo merrily as the approach the village. "It's good to be back in these hills. Good to see this old place in use again as well." he says to himself with a sigh.

Sitting at the table, comforted to find a place that accomodates for people of his stature, he enjoys the rare comfort of having his feet touch the floor and a table at a reasonable height. On hearing Keldar's comment he says, "Indeed, this may be our last night of luxury for a while. A guide may be a good idea, at least as far as the edge of our map. We wouldn't want them to come to any trouble should we encounter the other groups, after all. The gnomes or dwarves will hopefully know the land well enough, or else perhaps one of the guards would be kind enough to point us in the right direction.

In the evening Turo notes that his Deeper Darkness stone is wearing out, and he will prepare another spell in the morning.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Maor - Yair's character

That is a wise idea I think, a mountaineer from around would be useful.
Replies Maor, the paladin of Heironeous raise his mug
To a safe journey my friends.

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As you all know and heard on the news there is a War now in the Middle East between Israel and the Islamic Terror organization Hezbollah that is obviously sponsored by Syria and Iran.
Yair have been called to do some reserve duty and protect northern Israel, hopefully he will return soon and safe, I'll NPC his character in the meantime.
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[Saracor]

Bringing back a fresh mug from the bartender, Garon raises his drink as Maor makes his toast.

"Yes, to a safe journey!" Garon chimes in as he takes swig of his drink and sits back down. "With any luck we can find someone from a settlement in the mountains that is heading back. That could help us keep supplied as well if we can find a safe stop further along. We don't want to get caught in the mountains out of food if we find the need to search for an extended period of time."

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

A darkhaired Waitress, clearly Flan approach your table.
Could I interest you in our evening desserts strangers?
She asks with a smile
We baked Plum casserole and honey cookies and if drinks you desire, we have something better than regular ale, Velunian blue whiskey.

 

[Thanee]

Allyra

“A safe journey,” Allyra chimes in, raising her mug as well.

To the waitress: “That sounds wonderful, I will have some of that dessert, please. But just a small glass of whiskey.”

“At least we are well-served in our last night in a civilized environment for a while,” she then adds, speaking to her companions.

 

[wmasters]

"Oooh, honey cookies, one of my favourites!" Turo announces.

"I shouldn't worry too much about the rations Garon. Should we have any quiet days on the road I will ask for Garl Glittergold's blessing that we might have more food for the day, to make the rations last a little longer. It may be a little bland, but it is effective. And trail rations always lack flavour anyway, I find."

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Maor, Yair's character

One glass of your finest whiskey and several cookies if you may.
Maor replies with a smile.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Lorridges Pass tavern

The waitress skips away with your order, The gnome bard start to sing the known ballad of
"Do You Know The Way To Highfolk town?"

Do you know the way to Highfolk town?
I've been away so long, I may go wrong and get turned around.
Do you know the way to Highfolk town?
I'm going back to get healed in Highfolk town.

Vesve is a great big forest
The elves they let you wander all around
They'll watch you all day without making a sound
Days turn into weeks. How quick they pass.
And all the folk lost in the woods
Are making camp and checking maps.

You can get good ale in Highfolk town.
They've got a lot of inns. There'll be a place where I can stay.
I was born and raised in Highfolk town.
I'm going back to get healed in Highfolk town.

Old Wicked's minions are invading.
They can draw you far away from home.
With a sword in your hand you're never alone.
Scrolls turn into dust and blow away
So use them well, and kill some orcs
Greyhawk their gear and walk away

Vesve is a great big forest
The elves they let you wander all around
They'll watch you all day without making a sound
Days turn into weeks. How quick they pass.
And all the folk lost in the woods
Are making camp and checking maps.

I've got lots of friends in Highfolk town.
Do you know the way to Highfolk town?
Can't wait to get back to Highfolk town.

a couple of minutes after the song ends, the dwarves cheer and rock their chairs, Dalingerat the owner, a fat old human, comes with a dish of cookies and whiskey glasses.
Here you go strangers
He says with a deep voice, smiles and takes a chair from a nearby table.

It is a rare sight to see a furyondian soldier and adventurers in this town, and come to think about it, it is rare to see soldiers and knight not local to this region at all, although a few days ago a bunch of knights and priests from Veluna city crossed this village to the north.
I wonder if the Orcs to the north did something … hmm, oh well.
So, where do you hail from strangers and what stories do you share from the south

 

[wmasters]

Turo laughs. "Good to meet you, sir. I'm from near Highfolk actually, but I've been travelling with the church a lot. The south is... well it's no more hectic than ever. There remain bandits on the road and the usual troubles, but life continues as ever. Actually, we hear tale of this area often. I think it should be for the good work you're doing in the village and these fine honey cookies!"

But we are travelling to the mountains near here to investigate what will probably turn out to be little more than a rumour. Have any others passed this way? And do you know of a guide who might take us there?"

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Krag spire … ah
He replies
This legendary place is probably your rumor, it's a day walk north from here, but this place is dangerous, no one has ever came back from there.
Anyone can show you the road to there, but if a guide you need you can ask Gorash the lonesome to accompany you, he is a local mountain ranger, an old dwarf living in the northern outskirts of town inside a stone hut, when you'll see the signs
"Keep out" and "Private place" you'll know it is his place.
Yeah I'm coming!
He shouts back to one of the dwarf's in the middle table.
Some Velunian knights and Priests of Rao crossed our village six days ago, they headed to the north, into the Yatils … oh, shut up Rogar
Dalingerat shout angrily, throws his wet towel on the dwarf and leave.

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From your knowledge, Krag spire is not the place you seek, it's not even in the Yatils, it on the northern hills of the Lorridges, but it's probably on the way to the mountains.
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[sblock=ooc]
It seems that Devrimk is away, he hasn't been here for a week.[/sblock]