The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter IV

[Dhes]

When the party gets out of the well, Dunstand looks down at his sodden clothes.
“Hum I can’t seem to keep anything dry sins joining up with you guy’s. It’s late, let’s call it a day and have some drinks and a hot meal.”
“There will be ample time tomorrow to talk to the mayor.”

Back in the inn Dunstand puts on some dry clothes and head down to the common room.
Inn the common room Dunstand seeks out Drogo and places the golden comb set in front of him.
“Here I don’t know if it’s worth much, but if you feel that we need to give something to this Mother Grundy maybe she would like to have this.”

 

[Jarval]

"That's a fine thought, Dunstand." Andreas says with a smile, quickly examining the comb. "Anyone object? I think it makes a very handsome gift."

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang whistles a nameless tune for most of their well excursion; not bothering to dampen his whistling, as whispering only makes your voice travel further...
He happily heads to the common room and takes a seat by the fire to dry himself off.

 

[kirinke]

Teleri looked at the comb and smiled. "I think she will enjoy it very much." she said, after going back to her room, cleaning up and coming back down to enjoy a nice meal and a drink, grinning slightly as she ordered a dwarvish ale.

Hope you enjoy it, she told the sword as she sipped the drink while eating.

 

[Verbatim]

Although the trip down into the well appeared to have not been necessary, the absence of the naga's mate was a mixed blessing to him. While he had not looked foward to another battle with one the serpent kind, he did not wish to the town to be caught unprepared.

Looking at the others, Ayden listened as they proposed giving Mother Grundy the golden comb set and nodded his head in agreement with the plan.

"I think that is a fine idea Dunstand."

Turning to face the others, Ayden thought that they had earned a day of rest, but there were things that he wished to do before the setting of today's sun.

"While I do not wish to stop anyone from enjoying a day of rest and relaxation, I wish to speak to Applebottom about what has been going on near and around this town. Finder has granted me a spell which should make him more willing to cooperate with us should he not wish to do so willingly. Any who wish to come with me are more then welcome to, and to be honest I would appreciate the help should Applebottom still have any tricks up his sleeve."

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

"I would like to accompany you, Ayden. Perhaps the presense of a fellow halfling will ease his mind a bit."

"The comb would be a nice gift, and I can think of a nicer one, as well. As you all recall, Mother Grundy has been something of an outside to this town, looked down upon by the priests and counselors. I think we should put in a good word for her anywhere we have a chance. I'm sure she would appreciate that."

 

[kirinke]

OOC
didn't know applebottom was a halfling. I thought he was a human. Ah well.

IC
"I will go as well," Teleri decided. "I too wish to know what is going on," she said

 

[Majin]

Teleri gets no telepathically verbal response from the sword, but gets the feeling if it had eyes it would be rolling them at her this very moment.

~

Upon being allowed entry to visit with Applebottom in his prison cell in the small but adequate jailhouse they see the halfling sitting on his bed in the corner, his knees pulled up to his chin and arms wrapped around his legs. His eyes darkened as he noticed the group enter, and darkened even more as he caught sight of Teleri's sword hanging at her side. He did not say a word to acknowledge the group, just stared, cold and hard at the sword in silence.

 

[Velmont]

"It stinks in here" say Silewoodan, looking at Applebottom. "I think I'll wait outside. Shout if he give trouble, I'll be there one the second." On that sielwoodan leave the room and wander near the place.

 

[Verbatim]

As the archer left the cell area, Ayden closed his eyes and spoke to Drogo using the druid's mental connection with them.

I am going to try the spell, but I do not know if I will be able to overcome his resistances. Look for a relaxture of his posture after the spell is cast.

Stepping foward towards the former Mayor, Ayden kept his voice steady even though he felt as if his voice would crack at any moment.

"I do not know what manner of magics allowed you to evade Lady Chasity's divine sight when we first met you Applebottom, but it is a mistake I would not have happen twice. I am going to cast a spell of truth upon you, and I would have you answer our questions once the spell is cast. Co-operate with us, and I will speak to Sheriff Trond on making your death a painless one, resist or lie, and I will ask him to allow us to escort you to Naamani and her people to accept their judgement upon you. I think you know which would be the wiser of choices..."

(cast Charm Person)