Strahd's "The lost Caverns of Tsojcanth" CLOSED

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

The forest maiden

The forest maiden smiles and replies
This road have no splits or junctions ahead, it only leads to the accursed underground home where the evil arch-mage Iggwilv used to live.
She swings her head from side to side and passes her fragile palm in her curly silvery hair.
It was nearly a century ago since those caves were inhabited by a powerful master, a long time has passed, and I remember that I was a juvenile one.
She winks and laughs loudly as she begins to walk back into the forest.
Be careful humans. A party of six marched through this place a day ago, their Minotaur looks quite intimidating.

OOC: Steve, you can find the map in the RG, in the firsts post in this thread you can find the conversation that relates to what you seek

 

[Thanee]

Allyra

“Thanks for the warning!”

Allyra waves her farewells and then turns around to see where they left the horses.

“Time to move on...”

 

[Steve Gorak]

“Time to move on...”

"Well, we're getting both good and bad news: the good news is that our ennemies are ahead of us by only 1 day...the bad is that they will put up a hard fight... If we play our cards right, we can stealthily trail them, let them face the cave's dangers first, and then we could confront them. What ever the case, I agree, it's time to move on!"

 

[Rhun]

Turo nods and remounts his pony. "We should probably make use of an outrider, to ensure we are not surprised by our foe's as we travel."

 

[Boddynock]

"Indeed," says Eliyyad, "caution would be advisable. I regret that I have not the skills for such stealthy manoeuvres." He bows in self-deprecating humour.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

To the caves

You pack the new found treasure and return to the horses, Gorash grunts something about that this is the last time you leave him with horses alone.
Readying yourselves you proceed on the path to the south.
From between the bushes and trees you occasionally see the two unicorns.

OOC: If some of you are injured and if you plan to use potions, please state and update equipment accordingly.

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Third Godsday, Planting 18/4/600

Two days have passed, now, knowingly that there is another group ahead of you. You spot their foot tracks and campfires on the way. The forested slopes give way to cliffs and chasm as the path climb up the mountains. The narrow trail is flanked by a tall cliff from one side to a shallow chasm on the other side when Gorash raise his hand to a stop.
There it is.
He points forward.
The horn of Iggwilv, this is the mountain.
Just like in the Council's Parchment, A tall mountains with a horn shape like peak jets from the earth and control the surroundings. From where you stand, you can spot a trail zigzag and ends somewhere to the foot of the mountains.
The dwarf turns to you, his voice firm but sad.
It was my pleasure my friends to accompany you. But this is the place where my journey ends and your adventure begin, my old bones cannot stand a fight nor digging into the earth like in the old days, thus, I leave and return to my farm, but not before you swear in the name of the stones that you'll return and tell me your story.

*You owe him 60 gold coins
*I attached a new map to the RG over HERE

 

[Boddynock]

"Farewell, Gorash. May the flames burn ever high for you! It has been a privilege travelling with you. We will return and tell you our stories!"

Eliyyad makes the salaam and Zariq bows extravagantly.

 

[Thanee]

Allyra

“You have been a great help, Gorash. I wish you a safe return. Once we are back, we will see to pay you a visit and tell you how the story unfolded from here...” Allyra says with a friendly smile to the old and grumpy dwarf.


OOC: He gets what was promised, of course.

 

[Thanee]

Allyra

Before they continue, Allyra casts a protective spell.


OOC: extended Mage Armor.

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Eyes sparkling to the sight of the gold, Ol'Gorash pick them up and smiles.
It was indeed pleasure. I wish you safe and the protection of the anvil lord, god of all metal and the earth itself. (He refers to Moradin).

Waving Farwell, the dwarf turns his horse and begins to ride
"Move you accursed beast" "You Witch's abomination"
His shouts can still be heard as you prepare yourselves to the caves.

*Saracor is missing for almost a month, I'll take over him for now, I'll give him more time before I'll choose his fate.