The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter IV

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Drogo speaks aloud, mostly to Teleri, "Truly, there are many organizations dedicated to evil in this world. Some of these may be a better target for our endevours than an organization dedicated to destroying evil. Let us leave this inquisition well enough alone. For now, we have no reason to believe they are harming the innocent."

He then turns to Trond. "It looks like our business may be done here. Do you have any final requests from us?"

Drogo then uses his telepathy to contact Ayden. "We didn't discuss this, but I think we should forgo the reward we were offered. This town has suffered enough from their mayor's treachery. And we have received rewards of our own for our activities."

 

[Verbatim]

Ayden listened as Teleri and Mayor Trond spoke of the White Brotherhood and as the elf priestess began speaking more and more of them going after something that none had heard about until moments before, Ayden shook his head slightly.

~None can doubt her passions, but why must they be so mercurial? Grant me strength Uncle...~

His mental musing was interrupted as Drogo's voice began speaking in his thoughts.

~Aye...I think we have coin to spare even to help with next year's harvest, although they may not take it as a simple gift. Perhaps we could have Trond fashion Lady Chasity some better armor?~

Looking back to the council, Ayden thought the best thing he could do at the moment was further diffuse the tension that was building in the air.

"I think that our business with the council has concluded, and I would like to thank you all for your faith in our abilities. I know it must not have been easy to trust more outsiders after Applebottom betrayed that trust."

Pausing for a moment, Ayden hoped the others would not be angry at what he was about to do.

"When we arrived, the council offered us a bounty to restore the peace, and now that it has been accomplished, I speak for the others when I saw that we would prefer the town to keep the funds. I think in giving us the rights to all goods found, the council has more than paid us for any services we could offer them."

 

[Dhes]

Dunstand looks up as he hears Ayden’s words and gives a slight shake of his head.
They are refusing the bounty? Nobility is commendable but it won’t bring food on the table or money in the pocked.

 

[Velmont]

Sielwoodan have stayed silent all the reunion, and continue to listen.

Speaking without goal... it seems an habit that civilized people have. Speaking too much. So much could have been told in so few words. Arguing here about an inquisition, and in the end, nothing will be change. Waste of time... They decline there reward. At least I can tell they are not selfish, and they pay well.

Sielwoodan remark Dhes reaction, and Sielwoodan starts to smile.

 

[kirinke]

ooc:
i figure that teleri is going to be passionate about some things, especially what was discussed between her and mayor trond. And I also figure that she is going to be fairly mercurial, considering that she is relatively young for an elf, a race that is known for their strong emotions. ^)^

IC:

Teleri looked at Ayden and grinned at his gesture. Aye, we have coin enough between us to last a fair while. If we stick together, we are likely to have the chance to procure even more funds. she told Drogo silently.

She blanched as another thought hit her. Drogo, you said earlier that Yondalla was no longer answering Father Ernest's prayers. Could it be that she was displeased with his actions? It is a common practice among deities to censure priests who flagerantly disregard their laws. First warning is a lessening of powers, usually. she told him silently.

Please relay to Ayden my worries. I've ahhh.. voiced my own thoughts on the matter too much and don't want to antagonize the mayor any further. Perhaps Ayden can speak with Father Ernest on these matters without making him suspicious. If we meet up with the good father again, that is. she finished.

 

[Majin]

"Another showing of generosity as I have come to expect from you, my friends," Trond says calmy, a geniune smile beginning to finally cross his lips. "Thank you."

It is at this point thata guard enters the room and announces to the council that an expected guest has arrived. A saurial is ushered in after him, of the bladeback variety, Ayden notices. "The diplomat has come to discuss with you and Mr. Wyvernspur the possibilities of re-opening the theater."

 

[Verbatim]

A wide smile appears on Ayden's face as the sauril enters the room, and Ayden quickly bowed his head in greetings.

<Draconic>"It is good to see you my friend, I hope the journey here was a pleasant one for you."

 

[Majin]

The saurial likewise bows it's head to honor the priest.

<Draconic>"It is good to see you again as well, Brother Wyvernspur."

The creature rises from his long bow and regards the others and begins to speak in a rather high pitched, grating voice, <Common>"I am pleased to meet you all as well. I would ask you all please forgive my lack of skill with your common trading language. It is quite difficult for my people to emulate, but in the hopes of good diplomatic relations we have made every effort to begin assimilating it into our culture. I am called Treeroot, and you all are?" the lizard-like creature pauses expectantly, surveying the gathering.

OoC: Roll call mayhaps? Seonaid, are you still with us? Hope you have not gone missing...

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang raises his hand palm forward in greeting.
"I am Calenthang, friend to Ayden," he says serenely.

 

[Majin]

"Greetings, Calenthang. Any friend of Brother Ayden is a friend of mine," Treeroot replies, with what can possibily be considered a smile that crosses his face.