The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter VI

[Mimic]

Upon spotting the potion Broddy wanders over to who ever has it. "I think I could probably identify what ever it is. Of course it could take a while, or not depending on how complex what ever the liquid is. I remember this one time I encountered this sort of viscous liquid, it was the oddest shade of green you ever saw.... etc."

(I am not sure but I think I can identify potions with Alchemy (+9))

 

[Verbatim]

"I don't supposed that she gave you a name or why she is down here and if she is here to help why didn't she give you the information you needed when you talked to her in the first place?"

Ayden's gaze met Broddy's and while he wanted to answer the gnome, he could not recall the angel's name. His eyes reflected his inner struggle and with a slight slump of his shoulders he confessed as much to the gnomish mage.

"To be honest Broddy, her name alludes me at the moment, but I can feel it in my heart that her words were divinely given. As to why she is here, she said that she was here to assist us in our cause."

Straightening his shoulders, Ayden's voice regained its strength and conviction as he continued speaking.

"As to why she spoke quickly to me, once she spoke you all being in danger from the basilisk and its keeper, I wanted to reach you all as quickly as I could. I do apologize if I did not learn all I could, but I could not let you face the creature without me helping as best I could. Are my actions so different than what you would have done?"

 

[Verbatim]

She looked at Ayden. "I would be wary about this priestess. We already have had an encounter with 'Kayris' a creature that can fasinate others to the point that they would literally run into a monster's maw. This could be another of her tricks, one that might entrap us all." she said seriously.

Ayden's thoughts were confused as his companions continued to question his message to them, and while he understood their alarm, could they not understand that he would never place them in the path of danger?

"Teleri, while I do understand your concern, fear not. While I was afraid when I first saw the angel, but when her radiance shone through to me, I understood the folly of my fear. Her touch was gentle and her words spoke with the beauty of the heavens, surely you can understand the joy it is to speak with one sent from your goddess?"

Ayden lowered his eyes for a moment and then locked his gaze firmly with the elvish warrior/priest, speaking to her in the tongue of the elves.

"Could it be that you question my words because you are weak in your own faith? Could it be you simply fear something that you have never experienced?"

Drogo's words stopped Ayden's discussion with Teleri and when he turned to face the halfling druid his confusion was plain to see.

~Even you Drogo?~

Kneeling down in front of the halfling, Ayden's expression was one of concern.

"Master Drogo, have I not stood firmly by all of you in the trials we have faced in the short time we have known each other? Have I ever spoken falsely to you, or given you any reason to doubt me? Now in a time when I ask that you trust in Finder, and myself, everyone speaks to me of treachery and lies. Do you honestly think I am a traitor?"

 

[Velmont]

"Calm down Ayden. It is normal that we question what we havn't seen... I don't think they doesn't trust you, they are just cautious... You said she wait us outside? Seems on our way anyway, except if the group want to continue to explore this dark tunnels."

 

[Verbatim]

"She awaits us in the back of the tunnels, through the ruined chambers that we have yet to walk."

Looking at all of his companions, Ayden continued.

"The knowledge is inside of my head, even though I do not recall her telling it to me. It ils like I can sense where she is, feel her calling out to me. If this is not a sign from Finder, I do not know what is..."

As Ayden spoke of the missing messanger, his eyes once again filled with righteous conviction and whatever doubt might have crept into his voice earlier was missing.

"It also seems that we have discovered the means in which the grimlocks had been paid for their services. As I have little doubt that the owners of these items are no longer among the living, let us hope that we can use this blood money for a better purpose than it currently serves."

Pulling the warhammer from the loop on his waist, Ayden began walking towards Dunstand.

"I will walk point with you Master Dunstand, and if you will be so kind as to keep a dagger ready, I would appreciate it."

With his sunrod held in his off hand, Ayden began walking into the tunnel, trusting that Finder's blessing would be soon shown to all of his companions.

~While I understand their caution, I trust they will soon learn their lesson in doubting Finder's call...~

 

[Velmont]

"What make Dunstand a good scout, it is he knows how to make himself forgotten. With your bulky metal armor, you'll have difficulty to do it as fine as him. Dunstand it is up to you, what do you prefer?"

 

[kirinke]

I like this not, Teleri sent to Drogo. Ayden seems half enchanted already. This isn't like him not to listen to reason. I just hope that this creature is benign and not evil. If it is evil we must be ready. Relay what I say to the others if you will.

"If this creature is in truth an angel, then we will listen to what she has to say. If it is this Kayris creature, we will deal with her as best as we can. Either way, we cannot simply let this go," Teleri said finally.

I do not know about Finder, but Sehanine teaches her children to guide, but never follow blindly. I think we are walking into a trap. She thought unhappily.

 

[Manzanita]

Drogo

Drogo does as Teleri bids, forwarding her concern to the group individually, excluding Ayden and Sarlis. "Ayden has always been a good leader, "he adds telepathicly, but this particular vision disturbs me."

 

[kirinke]

It disturbs me too. This smacks too much like a compulsion. An angel would appear to us all, not just to the leader if they needed to explain something. We are led like mices to a cheese baited trap. Teleri replies grimly.

 

[DarkMaster]

Sarlis listen carefully to Ayden. "This is a men of faith. I should not lower myself to the others rank and doubt this men convictions, Lathander give me the strength and wisdom to understand what is not rational and logical."

"Ayden, lead us to that messenger of your god. Please forgive our mortal doubts. You can count on me to support you in your quest. " Says Sarlis with a powerfull and authoritarian voice that could boost the moral of an entire army.

He pauses and turns towards the others
"Let's move on" with a tone that doesn't give you much choices.