The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter I

[hippocrachus]

Making a mental note of names and locations, Calenthang thanks the Sheriff for his time and excuses himself. He wonders around town, spotting out all of the places Trond mentioned. He goes to the provisions store and introduces himself to the shop keeper, telling of his party and their mission in Orchard Meadows. Not very interested in farmer's markets, he simply walks by Herman's shop, all smiles. He dares to venture out near Old Mother Grundy's and takes in the surroundings, hopefully discovering a reason why they call this town Orchard Meadows.

(OOC: What time of day is it?)

 

[Majin]

(OOC: Time of day is early afternoon)

Upon approaching Mother Grundy's shop Calenthang's senses register smells, both aromatic and acrid, pervading from the small, black-painted shop. Strange fibrous objects hang from the porch, and a raven eyes visitors suspiciously from a nearby tree as you approach. The door is ajar.

 

[Verbatim]

Running his finger through his hair and trying to make sense of everything that he has learned, Ayden looks over to Moss and envies the simple look of contentment the saurial has on his face at the moment.

Glancing about the town once, Ayden looks to the others and speaks with what he hopes is a convincing tone.

"I think it would be best if we followed Calenthang's example and spoke to the people of Orchard Meadows. Many people do see more than they realize in their life, and let us hope they have seen something that will assist us."

Looking to the temple and back, Ayden continues.

"I will go speak with Brother Ernest, and I think it is best if for the moment Moss comes with me. I would hate to have any accidents happen to him while we are here.

Andreas, it might be best if you see if there is a town sage or elder here. Maybe someone who knows the history of the town better than most and would be willing to share it with a fellow intellectual.

Drogo, as crazy as this may sound, perhaps the animals have noticed something amiss and would tell one of their own. However, I would not wonder too far alone until we know what is what.

Everyone else, I have no more thoughts, but I am sure you all have thought of questions unasked, so I ask that you ask them now to the people in the town and shall we meet at the inn at sunset, if not before?"

Hoping that sounded okay with the others, Ayden turned and headed for the church, but stopped after a few steps and turned back around.

"However, if anyone else does want to come with me and Moss to the church, would be fine also."

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang sees the raven and waves to it. "How has your day been, friend?" he asks it in passing. He walks to the slightly open door and whistles a greeting, not wanting to enter unbidden.

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

"Um, Druids can't actually just go talk to animals. I think I'll go with y0u to the temple. I would pay my respects to Yondella."

 

[Verbatim]

Feeling his face beginning to turn bright red, Ayden tries to hide his embarrassment as best he can.

"My apologizes Drogo, I had assumed that you might be able to speak with them via spell, but I would welcome your company in the temple."

Pausing to see if anyone else was coming, Ayden stood in the middle of the road looking at the others.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Mosslime: Finhead Saurial/Male

Mosslime gives Drogo an interested sidewise look at the mention of him being able to talk to animals but look quickly passes as he explains otherwise. Mosslime starts slowly down the road know that Ayden can always catch up later.

 

[Majin]

**Calenthang**

The door leads into a well-stocked shop. Crystals hang from the ceiling and numerous pots bubble noisily over a large fire. A wizened old crone with very few teeth greets you with a wide smile, although you wish that she hadn't.

 

[hippocrachus]

Looking at all the shining things about, Calenthang quickly forgets the cavernous depths of the old woman's mouth. "Hello, madam," he says eyeing everything with wonder. It's not that he's never seen anything like it before, it's just that he finds it all very eldritchy, and therefore amusing. Holding back the urge to touch things, he addresses Old Mother Grundy, or who he thinks is Old Mother Grundy. "I am a member of a larger company of travelers, here to help rid Orchard Meadows of its plight. I was informed by the nice Sheriff in town that you may be of some aid to us..."

 

[Verbatim]

Figuring that if anyone else wants to follow him to the church they will, Ayden turns to catch up with Mosslime and speak to Brother Ernest.