The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter I

[Verbatim]

Finally locating the inn, Ayden entered the establishment, holding the door for Moss as he did so.

Looking around, Ayden spotted Calenthang and Caelbryn and approached the pair.

"Would there perhaps be room for more?"

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang grins at Caelbryn. "Aye, I am Calenthang, Caelbryn Eventhil! Have a seat, I think there is much we and ours need to discuss this night," he says, very magnanimous like. To Ayden: "I tried to pick a table big enough for us all, friend Ayden."

 

[Verbatim]

Sitting down, Ayden looks to see where Moss is, and once sure he is alright, relaxes slightly.

"Well, I do not know about you two, but I can honestly say that I do not think the lizardmen have retaken their arms voluntarily. However, until we can go into the swamp and look around for ourselves, I can not know for sure."

Trying to get a waitress' attention, Ayden looks back to his new companions.

"Anyone know what the house beer is? I think tonight I will break my rule about mixing business and pleasure."

 

[Majin]

Griselda wanders over to the table to take Ayden's order. "Ooo, more of Trond's hirelings!" she smiles. "What can I get you and your big friend there?" motioning towards Mosslime.

 

[Verbatim]

Smiling up at the waitress, Ayden is at a loss of what to order, but decides to wing it slightly.

"Ma'am, if you don't mind I will trust you to bring me and Moss our first round as a surprise."

Feeling the lightness of his purse, Ayden hopes she does not bring out anything too expensive for them to drink.

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Drogo smiles. "I'm up for a surprise myself." Then to the group. "Ernest says the water level in the swamp has been falling for no apparent reason. I don't think it's a reduction of water going in, but rather that it is being drained out somehow. Going in there and investigating may be the only way to find out. Lizardmen aren't dumb. They wouldn't blame the human/halfling population without some reason. Not that their reason is valid, but I suspect foul play. Otherwise, the lizardmen probably would have tried to resolve their differences peacefully. Has anyone else found out anything?"

 

[Majin]

Griselda comes back rather quickly with two full tankards of Scrumpy. "The house's most popular! Your sure to love it, 2 copper each!" chirps the perky waitress.

She also comes back with the same for Drogo. "I bet you'll like this most of all!" she says as she tossles the halflings hair playfully. "It's the mayor's favorite!"

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang huddles down conspiratorial-like. "I think she likes Trond," he waggles his eyebrows and laughs. "But let us wait to discuss such things (about the lizardfolk, not the wench), gentlemen, until the rest of our party collects." He offers a hand to Drogo. "I am afraid I do not remember your name, friend. I am Calenthang, all the same."

 

[Jarval]

Walking over from the bar, Andreas takes a seat at his companion's table.

"So, how did everyone's exploration of the town go? I've not had a dreadfully fruitful time, it has to be said."

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo Hornblower

"Drogo Hornblower. Have you found out anything in your explorations, Calenthang?"