The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter I

[Verbatim]

Ayden's confusion and momentary self-doubt quickly burned away when the mayor finally noticed Mosslime.

"Mayor Applebottom this is Mosslime. He and his people are known as saurials, and I can honestly say that among all of the races I have met, they are the most trustworthy people I know."

 

[Majin]

Taking this all in, Mayor Applebottom stares at Mosslime with one eye all the while. "Yes well, hopefully you are right Mr. Wyvernspur. I would hate for him to question his loyalty when presented with choosing over you or his own kind." Those last words leave the mayor's lips with more than a little bitterness.

"Well, as I was going to say, I believe everything is in order then. Since you have agreed to help us in our time of need, I can finally divulge the only remaining piece of information I have to give you. It may make things a little more difficult for you to learn, that the lizardmen are led by a very powerful, ancient water naga, that goes by the name of Naamani." he states, pausing for effect, judging everyone's reactions to this new piece of news.

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo's eyes widen. "So they have a leader. Have you met this Naga? Was it the leader before the conflict began?"

"Can you tell us how long ago the conflict began, sir? Was there anything else going on around then? Can you think of any reason the lizardmen started this thing. Surely you have given that some though, & I'm curious if you have any theories."

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Mosslime: Finhead Saurial/Male

Mosslime nods his head up and down vigorously in a “yes”. He doesn’t bother to try and communicate more than that, as his forums of communication are to slow with so many “talkers” in the area.

 

[Majin]

Waiting patiently for Drogo to finish his line of questioning, Mayor Applebottom replies, "No I have never had the oppurtunity to meet this Naga, but she has indeed been their leader ever since they took up residence in the swamp. Some kind of conflict within their clan resulted in her gaining leadership, but I don't really know the details. She had always sent the chief of the clan to see me. His name was Ssyrin I believe. Why he continued to refer to himself as the chief was beyond me, when Naamani holds such tight reins on her leadership of the clan. He was simply a figurehead I suppose." he shrugs.

"As for how long this has been going on, it's been at least a month or two. Nothing else of any particular interest was happening at the time the harrassment started. We as we always have done, were minding our own business, tending to our lands. If you want to know my theory on why they have suddenly decided to attack us, I can only relate it to the possibility of some kind of infighting. Possibly a bid for power, a mutiny perhaps? Maybe Naamani's ideals of living peacefully in this area are not shared by all that she commands?"

 

[hippocrachus]

"Maybe there is an outside influence. There are plenty of malignant races about these days; more than willing to spread their evil will." Drow among others...

 

[Majin]

Osborne eyes Calenthang a moment, still wary of the elve's actions earlier, "That is indeed a possibility as well." he says stiffly. "I am sure you will all find out the truth in the end. Then return to me to receive your just rewards." he adds with a smile.

 

[Jarval]

Andreas stays silent as the meeting progresses, letting the more diplomatically minded Ayden handle the Mayor. His curiosity is piqued at the mention of the leader of the lizardmen

"A water naga, you say? Interesting... They're not normally aggressive creatures." He frowns as he thinks. "Is there perhaps any reason why this naga might hold ill wishes towards the village? Are there any industrial activities in the area that might pollute the swamp's water? Where does this village lie in relation to the Feverglades? I apologise if these questions seem obvious or simpleminded, but I am newly arrived in this region."

 

[Majin]

"They are not normally are they?" responds the mayor matter of factly, althought secretly not knowing this as a fact. "But as I said, originally Naamani was in favor of peace in this region between her clan and our village, I am not certain what changed her mind if it has indeed been changed. As I stated just moments ago, it may in fact be another party who does not agree with her hopes for peace and has formed a rebellion against her, and us for that matter as well."

At the mention of the possibility of industrial activities or pollution in the area the mayor's eyes turn to slits. "Industrial activities? Why? Have you seen any?" he says quickly. He runs a hand through his curly hair before continuing. "There had better not be for anyone's sake. Without my express permission that would be quite unlawful!"

 

[Seonaid]

Chastity likewise remains silent during the proceedings, letting the others take control of the conversation. Upon first entering the room, she detects evil, scanning the entire room. If she finds any, she will do nothing at the moment, but will inform Ayden as soon as the situation allows a moment of privacy. Otherwise, she stands motionless, cutting a fairly imposing figure in the hall, even with her sword peace-tied. If any look nervous under her gaze, she will stare at them implacably until they look away. As best she can, she takes note of the reactions of the various other people in the hall. [I'll change my damage; I rounded up in hopes that I was right. ]