Strahd's "The lost Caverns of Tsojcanth" CLOSED


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"By all means, let us make haste - but it is false wisdom to rush into difficulties unprepared. A brief visit to the Vale of the Gnomes may repay many times over the time taken to tred that road."
 

The Gate to the gnome Vale

We'll be another night on the road.
Says Gorash after half a day
It seems quite reasonable, the road to the gnome vale is narrow and looks like someone made it on purpose, the huge boulders and stones narrow the road.
The road descends from the snowy regions to the west, soon to be replaced with green grass and lakes, the Firs make room to Cypress and red spruce.
Camping along one of the lakes, the night passes quietly.

Fourth Watersday, Coldeven 26/3/600

Riding in a narrow crevice, the road descends more and more, the cliffs from both sides climb steeply and nest several kinds of wild gliding birds. And then you spot a block on the road, an impressive and very high timber gate, little figures can be spot on the barricades. A loud sound of a bell is coming from the gate area, they spotted you.

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New player – Rhun will be joining us, he'll take over Turo, or another Gnomish Cleric.
Don't be vile, greet him in the OOC thread. :)
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Allyra

Allyra makes a friendly gesture of greeting, waving her hands, also to show that she carries no weapons.

“I would think, that you are best-suited to speak to them, Turo, so we will leave the talking to you for the moment.”
 

Turo puts heel to his pony, and raises a hand in greeting as Bonzo carries him closer to the barrier. "Hail, kinfolk!" shouts the gnome. "We come in peace, seeking the famed hospitality of the gnome vale!"
 

Maor shifts in the saddle. He has been riding and resting on dirt for many days now. A soft bed would be welcome, he just wonders if there would be any for his size.

OOC: Still here. :)
 

"Would be nice to get some rest somewhere other than the ground. Hopefully these folk are friendly enough to travellers."
Garon makes sure to keep his hand out and away from his weapons and waves in a friendly manner to those on the walls.
 

Eliyyad is more than happy to have Turo act as speaker for the group. If any of the gnomes make eye contact with him, he salaams to them, striving to look like any pleasant, chubby merchant would look - a friend to all, and keen to make their acquaintance.
 

The Gnome Vale

Advancing toward the massive gate, Turo raise hand and greet his kin, on the walls another priest focus his eyes on you and the others, his then turns and leave, another gnome approach and speaks from behind the barricade and speaks to Turo.
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I greet you Priest of the Diamond god and your friends, our priest sensed that you are good hearted, thus you shall be permitted to enter our vale to trade and rest.
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The sound of mechanic wheels echoes around and the gate opens to reveal a wooded valley behind it, the valley is actually a caldera, flanked by high cliffs from all around. The caldera at the peak of the volcano was formed after volcanism ceased and the roof of the emptied magma chamber collapsed.
Along the northeastern edge of the valley you spot large ponds, springs and several caves openings, the ground is grassy and you see gnomes herding sheep and goats, there are farms like kennels with small paddocks to hold the herd. Another gnome approachs and salutes.
Chieftain Ga'Tarolash, at your service.
The mature armored gnome says in rough common and bows.
Let me escort you to the Visitor's Quarters, there you shall grant audience with the Laird, rest and trade, the belly of the mountain holds fine diamonds and other precious metals, all are tradable.
The gnomes leads you to one of the caves, the opening's ceiling is 10 ft' high
For the outsiders
He remarks and smiles while servants light torches along the walls.
It's been a week since we saw humans around
He says as you enter into a large room, filled with carpets and furs, several tapestries hang on the wall representing gnomes working in mines.
Lie down and rest and enjoy the silence, please do not leave the room unless you go outside to the valley, this place is dangerous for those who are not local, respect the privacy of our clan, we shall treat wounds and fill your stomachs with local beer and food, just asks the servants.
2 servants stand in the corner and wave happily at you.
Our wise Laird will see you later on.
 

Eliyyad makes the salaam to the Chieftain and nods to the servants. He is content to await the Laird's pleasure, asking only for a brazier or some such item for Zariq to rest in.
 

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