The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter II

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang sheaths his sword with a smile and walks over to where Ayden is addressing the dwarf. He picks up the axe, staring directly at the dwarf, and slides it through his belt. "Every little bit helps," he says to the others if questioned later.

 

[Verbatim]

In mentioning the small number of the lizard folk tribe, Ayden turns once more to face the surly dwarf.

"How long have you and your workers been here in the swamp, and how many lizard folk have you and your guards "dealt" with?"

Looking at the workers who have gathered around, Ayden pointed next to them.

"If you and your men have been building a reservoir who supplied the plans for it, as well as the materials?"

In case the dwarf needed more prompting to continue to co-operate, Ayden offered him what he hoped was a minor measure of hope.

"Remember sir, the more you help us now, the more we can help you once we return to Orchard Meadows."

 

[Majin]

The dwarf thinks for a moment, considering Ayden's words. "We've been here for eight months secretly building this thing. Most of the workers haven't been here that long. Some have come and gone, and new men take their place. And for the lizardfolk we've dealt with, I'd say a few squads. Half a dozen maybe. Most were repelled and fled back into the swamp."

He pauses again, before continuing. "A gnome supplied us with the plans and the money to acquire the supplies we would need. Although we haven't seen him around here in months."

The dwarf's mouth drops open as Calenthang claims his waraxe. He throws an accusing glare towards Ayden. "Oh so it's not enough that you arrest me, but your going to rob me too?"

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang laughs at the accusation of theft. "Rob you? A minute ago I would have killed you," he says without skipping a beat. "Maybe if you're nice I'll return it later." Dwarves never give a lot but to their caves, he thinks to himself disgustedly.

 

[Majin]

The dwarve's eyes widen at Calenthangs words and he begins to sputter. "And thats supposed to make me feel better? What kind of people are you?

 

[hippocrachus]

"Friend, I'm not here to make your life easier. You are a criminal. You have caused death. Ayden here," he waves a hand towards the cleric, "is the only thing stopping me from dragging you to the stocks." He looks to his companions. "I think we should be moving on to the council, they will be happy to learn of these going-ons."

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

"Yes. Returning to Orchard Meadows seems the best course. Let us look around a bit before we leave. Normally a reservoir would be used to irrigate crops. Are there any farms nearby? Otherwise its purpose may have only been to drain the swamp, although I don't see the purpose of that. There would be easier ways to make the lizardmen angry with the townsfolk. We must think on this."

"Master Dwarf, what is your name? And are you in charge here? Is there anyone else of authority? The rest of you. Release your weapons. You will not be harmed."

 

[Verbatim]

~Eight months of watching your life being slowly taken from you and not being able to get your point across...Uncle give me the strength to see this through...~

Turning back to face the dwarf, Ayden does his best to match the hardened face of Calenthang.

"Sir, you have been slowly destroying one group of people, while in the process forcing them to lash out on another who have no idea what is causing this agression. While Finder's teachings urge me to offer aide to all I encounter, do not take that as a weakness of my will."

Turning to look upon the other guards, Ayden's voice was hard.

"If any think that what we have done is unfair, then speak now and join your captain in going before the council as this clemency is a one time offer. If we see or hear of any of you again in this swamp, I swear on Finder's harp that we will repay you tenfold for the damage you have caused."

 

[Jarval]

Andreas looks distinctly uncomfortable at Calenthang' claim on the dwarf's axe.

"I think what my friend means to say is that your weapon will be returned to you once we know you no longer intend to harm us. I think I need not remind you whom attacked whom. And unprovoked, I might add."

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang gives a nod of approval towards Ayden. He walks off to look around the construction area, taking in as much as possible. The views that is.