The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter V

[kirinke]

Now that things were more or less settled down, Teleri (if nessisary) will burn up her non-combative spells to heal those that need it. "Ayden, you've been calling on Finder alot for us recently. Let me help," she said gently, with a smile to show that she does appreciate what he's doing.

OOC:
And once she's done healing those that need it, she's going to help with looting the bodies. After all, she has to make a living.

 

[Velmont]

Sielwoodan start inspect the footprint left by the Grimlock, trying to know from where they were coming. After that, he will see what Dunstand have found and try to see what was the objective of that small party. No one wander simply in such infested place...

 

[Majin]

With the ground being soft in the area it's easy for Sielwoodan to discover that the footprints lead back and forth to the hole, near where Therav is sitting.

Eyeing the battleaxe Calenthang looted from the leader Dunstand can tell it is very well made, but whether it is magical or not he cannot tell. The same can be said for the leather armor it is wearing, except for the runes that seemed to have been scribed on it with a finger in dried blood, obviously not the work of a clumsy grimlock. Every other grimlock carries rather dirty or chipped battleaxes, none of stand out as special to the appraising eyes of the rogue.

As far as Ayden can tell Therav is mostly in control of himself, just simply in a state of shock right now, having gone through this ordeal. "Kayris... Lady Kayris she was after me! At least whatever it was looked like her for a moment, but it changed! Into some wickedly thing, oh I could not bear it!" he sobs.

OoC: It will take Teleri 4 uses of cure light wounds to heal everyone to full, which according to your sheet she only gets three level 1 spells a day, so some discussion will have to go on about what exactly to do so far as healing goes.

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Drogo pitches in with a CLW to finish the job of healing up the party.

"Therav. Do you know why someone would try to kidnap you? Have you met creatures such as this before?"

OOC: Someone remind me who Lady Kayris is. Was that the woman who disapeared?

 

[Verbatim]

As Teleri offered to call upon her powers, Ayden spoke to stop her quickly.

"I have yet had a chance to speak with Finder and request his boons for this day, but the same is not true for you. Save your spells for now Teleri, as we will need all the help we can get if we are to go after those who sent these creatures after Therav.

As the bodies were searched and stripped of anything that might give them a clue as to where they were from, Ayden listened as Therav spoke of the strange lady they had only met briefly yesterday in the woods. As the merchant spoke, Ayden reached out and called Drogo through the halfling's mind.

'Drogo are there fey who would seek to scare those who gather in their woods? Fey that could affect Therav as they did?'

While he waited for Drogo's thoughts, either verbal to the group or quiet to him, Drogo spoke comforting to the merchant.

"We shall escort you back into the city Master Therav, but for the moment, I feel it is best if you do not mention what has occured in these woods. Rest awhile if you can, as day is still on the coming, and leave this matter to us. You hired us to protect you, and you shall get your coins worth this day."

Turning to face his companions, Ayden spoke quickly to them.

"I need to speak to Finder, to request the daily boons he grants me in my travels. I will be in a trance for about an hour, but there is much that can be done in that time, and much that we need to have accomplished. Drogo, if you have not communed with the spirits of the earth for your spells, I think now would be the best time as well to do so."

Turning to face the three elves, Ayden felt they would be the best suited for the task he knew would need accomplished, especially Calenthang.

"Return to the temple and seek out the high priestess there and request a parlay and do not take no for an answer. Speak to her open and honestly of this morning's battle and our desire to venture into the lair of these creatures to see why they chose to attack Therav, as none threaten those we protect. None. After you have spoken to her, purcase scrolls of healing and return to Therav's tent."

Looking at Broddy and Dunstand, Ayden hoped the gnome did not mind Ayden requesting things from him so soon.

"Dunstand take Broddy and seek out the alchemical stand where he purchased his kit and purchase us sunrods and thunderstones, as it seems they do not like harsh sounds, and anything else you two can think of that we will need underground. Think hard and prepare well, but do not tarry overlong, as we must strike as soon as we are all prepared."

 

[kirinke]

OOC
Teleri is going to switch out her cure light wounds with nimbus of light. Maj, If you look in the Rouge's gallery, I'll have two lines of spells, one of them in white under each level. The one in white will be her changed spells. I don't want to erase her others until you give the go ahead.

IC
"I too need to pray to Sehahine," Teleri says quietly. "This goes beyond a mere wood-spirit prank. And I do not feel that drow were behind it."

She glanced at Calenthang. "There are many creatures that dwell in the Underdark beyond drow that are equally dangerous and evil. Just as there are creatures there that strive against such evils. We must not jump to conclusions," she said. "Nor must we allow our hatred to blind us to those who may help," she said, her tone full of subtle meanings.

I hope Calenthang gets at what I am trying to say. His battle-rage worries me. If he lets it go too far, he may strike out at those who care for him before he comes back to himself. I have seen this before and it nearly got my father killed. she tells the sword privately. But each to his own path. I can only offer guidance , I cannot force them against their wills.

 

[Verbatim]

Ayden's eyes register his surprise as he listens to Teleri's words, and he turned to face Sielwoodan.

"Sielwoodan, your eyes have seen more than ours. Do you think that these beasts emerged from a hole that leads into the Underdark?"

While Ayden had heard things in passing about the dark world that rested beneath his, he knew nothing of the races that lived inside it, save the basic information that all knew, and was still in the dark as to what manner of creatures these were that lay dead at their feet.

"What exactly are these beasts? Why did they seem to have such an adverse reaction to Master Broddy's noise spell? Is this a weakness we can exploit should we face them again?"

Ayden spoke to no one in general, as his mind was still reeling from the sudden shock and surprise of this morning, and he was trying best to keep a level head and not let his frustration seep through.

 

[kirinke]

Teleri looks at Ayden. "My knowledge of the Underdark is little greater than yours. Mostly tales, told by the fire-side. I am only guessing, but it is an educated guess that these creatures were not controlled by drow. They are fearsome yes, but they lack the style one associates with drow." she shook her head. "If they were attacking an elven settlement, they would leave obvious signs that they did it. At least to other elves."

She looked at the others. "And what of the fear the Mellorn display? I mean, they do not even wish to speak of what that marker meant. If it were drow, they would be fearful yes, but not as afraid as they seem to be. Do you understand what I am trying to say?" she frowned, deeply disturbed. "Something is dreadfully wrong here." she finished. "Whatever happens, when you speak with the priestess, speak with care."

ooc:
what did we find on the bodies? outside of their stink?

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang looks at the young elf maiden indignantly as he helps Therav to his feet.
"You will excuse me friend Teleri, but you know nothing of the drow," he says in a seething polite voice that suggests impolite thoughts. He glares at her and walks away from the group, back to Therav's tent.

 

[kirinke]

"I know more about them than you think friend Calenthang. Do you think that you are the only one who has had conflict with them?" Teleri smiles at him sadly.

"I nearly lost my father to their evil," she tells him factually. "If it were not through the efforts of a priest of Eilistraee, he would have died. So do not believe that I speak out of ignorance. I merely suggest that we do not subscribe all the evil of the Underdark to drow."

She shakes her head behind his back as he turns away and heads back to the tent.

Best I back off for a while. Such hate does not go away in a day, if it ever does. And if I push too hard, he will be lost. she decides. Sehanine give me the wisdom to help him see through his hatred, before it consumes him.