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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jayoungr" data-source="post: 7301113" data-attributes="member: 6702445">Castle NaerytarThe next morning, they set out for Castle Naerytar in dugout canoes.Castle Naerytar proved to be an old structure with attached observatory. Atex recalled that it had been used decades ago by a group of astrologers called the Academy of Stargazers.  "But they only stayed for a short time.  They disappeared under somewhat"--he put in his monocle for effect--"mysterious circumstances." Accompanied by Snapjaw, the PCs walked through the mud-filled courtyard and into the keep. Aric had to restrain himself from leaping forward and rolling in the treasure that filled a long table in the hall.  There were piles of gold and silver coins, gems sorted by color and quality, and artworks and trinkets of all sorts.  Another table was a repair and polishing station. The whole operation was being overseen by Dralmorrer Borngray, a battle-hardened elf with an eyepatch.The PCs told Borngray their story about having rescued the lizardmen from ambush by a large force who were on their way through the mere toward the castle. They hoped this would cause some of the bullywug troops to be sent out to chase the nonexistent attackers.  Borngray heard them out and then suggested they retire to his study for further discussion. Aric looked longingly at the piles of treasure on the tables as they left the room.In his mind, he swept an armful of treasure into his bag, filling it so full that it bulged.  No one noticed!  He imagined spreading it out and rolling in it, the coins and gems sticking to his body ... Borngray's study was a comfortable room on the second floor of the castle. He took the most comfortable chair and sent someone to bring Pharblex Spattergoo, the chief bullywug, for further consultation.  "I can't say I like working with bullywugs," he explained to the group while they waited, "but it is necessary.  I don't suppose it bothers you as much; lower creatures all understand each other.  But you must understand, it's very difficult for me."After a short and awkward wait, a bullywug shaman wearing a headdress made of a crocodile's head arrived.  "Borngray!  You interrupted my divinations," he complained.  "What do you want?"The PCs told their story again while Borngray discreetly held his nose.  Spattergoo looked very interested at their tale.  "Ah! The entrails foretold something this nature.  It shall be dealt with.  I will send some bullywugs out to meet them in the swamp."  He waggled his tongue for emphasis."It's a large group of spellcasters," said Aric."You'll need lots of people," added Landin.Spattergoo grinned.  "Indeed!  My warriors have not tasted combat lately.  They are becoming restless. I will send sixty of our warriors to meet the attackers first thing in the morning.""Will you be going with them?" asked Borgray hopefully."No.  I must stay here and attend to my divinations.  Good evening."  Spattergoo gave a sarcastic bow and left.</blockquote>

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