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The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter I


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As Moss gave his thoughts on the matter, Ayden was glad to see his friend voicing his opinion.

~Then again, he was never shy among his own kind...why should I think things would be different now?~

As both Meekis and Calenthang voice their thoughts, Ayden sees the others have all gathered around also. Hoping they do not think he is trying to run the show, Ayden answers the fighter's thoughts with his own.

"While it is true that we may learn nothing more from the priest than from the mayor, I would still rather hear the priest's thoughts, and to see if Yondalla has graced him with any divine insight as well. So, if the truth be known, I would feel better speaking to him before we go upon the council, but I do not wish to speak for us all in that matter."

Looking to the others, Ayden waited to hear their thoughts also.
 
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"Maybe it would be best to send envoy to the Council, to assure the Mayor and Sheriff Trond of our safe journey, while the others went to investigate? Surely not all of us should burden the House of Yondalla?" Calenthang offers.
 


Realizing it would be unjust to offer such advice without also offering to take on the role, Calenthang volunteers to go to the council. "In our credit, I can give an account of our dealings with the lizardfolk this day. Though I should not like to go alone, if it can be helped. I may be capable, but I am one against an unknown..." he then waits to see if any will join him.
 


Drogo

"As much as I respect the clerics of Yondalla, I would prefer to go first to the mayor. It is him who has hired us, or actually, is to hire us. I think we should go there first. Not to seem too mercenary about it, but if he's the one hiring us, we should see him first. Perhaps based on what he says, we won't even want the job."
 

As Meekis approaches his side, Ayden looks over to Calenthang and nods his thanks to the elf.

"Thank you for offering to speak to the council on our behalf. Perhaps it will be easier to decide who will go with who once we find the church, or the town."
 

The village of Orchard Meadows nestles in a picturesque valley between rolling hillsides that are a riot of white, pink, and yellow blossoms. Wildflowers carpet the floor beneath the fruit trees and skylarks sing sweetly in the azure sky. Many beehives dot the orchards, while pigs and goats trawl the ground for windfalls. Orchard workers stare at you, gawking at your strange dress, armor, and weapons.

Not far from where you enter the village, you come first, across what must be the local temple. It is a low wooden building, with an apple bough above the door. Upon entering and inquiring for Ernest a young acolyte informs you that he is part of the town council and is with them presently at the municipal building across the street. This cream colored stone building dominates the town square. A badly painted coat-of-arms, over emphasizing an apple motif, hangs above the door. Two guards lounge sleepily on wicker chairs before a set of double doors.
 
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Discovering that Ernest was part of the council, and with them at the moment came as a mixed blessing to Ayden.

While he had hoped to speak to the priest before speaking to the Mayor, it seemed now that either Tymora, or possibly Beshaba, had deemed that trip unneeded.

Approaching the guards, Ayden smiled warmly and spoke to them.

"Good morning sirs, I am Ayden Wyvernspur, and my companions and I have been asked by Sheriff Trond to come and speak to the council this morning. Perhaps they left word with you to allow us entrance?"
 

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