The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter III

[Verbatim]

Ayden smiled as Sielwoodan introduced himself to the stranger, and was glad that for the moment, another had became the target of the ranger's observations.

"We are soon to be entering the home of a naga Dunstand. She has the advantage over us in that she will be familiar with her home, possess an unknown amount of magical ability, and has a grudge against this town, as well as her sister who banished her into the well to begin with. All we have is each other, and the trust that has began to develop amongst ourselves, a trust that was formed not out of the pursuit of coin, but by each of us being there for the other when the time came to step up and be measured."

 

[Dhes]

"Now, to be fair Sielwoodan, there is more than one sort of guide." Andreas says. "While you are at home in the wilderness, I doubt you have quite the same level of expertise when it comes to more urban environments. We each have our own speciality, and who's to say that this gentleman couldn't add something to our group?

“Your human friend speaks wise words young Elf. He’s correct in the assumption that I would be at a lose in your wilderness, but you would be in at the same lose when you where in my wilderness.”

"However, I'd hold off on asking for advance payment." He grins at Dunstand. "We'd like to know what you can do before we start parting with our swords."

“Fair enough fair enough.” Spreading his hand in acquiescence.

"We are soon to be entering the home of a naga Dunstand. She has the advantage over us in that she will be familiar with her home, possess an unknown amount of magical ability, and has a grudge against this town, as well as her sister who banished her into the well to begin with.

“Ahh, a well, well I think that that would be more the terrain for, as the young elf would call it a “cat burglar”, than a group of noble adventurers. But tell me can we, if I may be so upfront, expect to find any riches down this well?”

 

[Verbatim]

"Naamani banished her sister into the well after she challanged her for leadership of the Broken Axe clan. We have not been told what she took down into the well, and only have a journal that Naamani gave us to go off of. What is within the well I could not say, beyond the dangers I know we can expect to face. However, Sheriff Trond has thus far given to us what we have earned, and only asked us to return what belonged to the town to begin with. I do not think he will ask any different of us now, especially since I am sure he himself is unaware of what lurks below."

Ayden hoped his answer was good enough for the stranger, as he did not wish to promise anything that he was unsure of to begin with. However, after bringing up the journal in conversation, Ayden reached underneath the table and opened the bag, pulling from within its depths the journal Naamani had given them.

"Does someone wish to study its pages while I seek out Father Ernest? Or does someone wish to study it on the road to Dagger Falls tomorrow?"

 

[Seonaid]

Chastity's opinion of the newcomer drops several notches at his dialogue. She refrains from voicing her thoughts, instead watching the interaction. When Ayden asks about the journal, she looks to him. "I'd be willing, though perhaps I am not the best. I am not the quickest of readers."

 

[Jarval]

"I'd be willing, though perhaps I am not the best. I am not the quickest of readers."

"All the more reason for you to get some practice, then." Andreas says encouragingly to Chastity.

"Anyway, it you'll excuse myself and the good lady Chastity, we have a meeting with Trond. We should be back before long." Andreas stands, nodding to Dunstand as he does so. "Good to meet you."

He makes his way out of the tavern, and goes in search of the town's sheriff.

 

[Verbatim]

Standing as well, Ayden watched as Andreas prepared to leave out of the inn.

"I also agree with Andreas Chasity, the journal is yours to read as you will, and after you are done with it, feel free to share with us anything you feel is important."

Facing those who remained at the table, Ayden smiled as he prepared to leave as well.

"I am off to see Father Ernest and see if there is any help he can lend us with our current situation."

Leaving the magical bag with his companions, Ayden headed out the door looking for the halfling priest.

 

[Majin]

Ayden finds Ernest inside the temple, cleaning up for the night near the alter. "Ah, brother Ayden. How fared your journey into the swamp?"

Jarvel and Chastity likewise find the sheriff easily enough cleaning up shop for the night at his smithy. "The cleanup of the swamp is going well friends. Within days we should have it entirely cleared away. How did Naamani respond to our offer of peace?"

 

[Seonaid]

Chastity looks to Andreas to talk with Trond.

 

[kirinke]

occ

ok... whose going to dagger falls, whose visiting the good father, whose going to the sherrif and whose gonna sit around and veg at the inn? i think teleri is going to dagger falls with whoever.....

*scritches head

 

[hippocrachus]

In the morning, Calenthang can be found at the bar nursing a fruit juice; waiting for the collective leaving for Dagger Falls.