The Retrievers - Chapter 2

[Lobo Lurker]

"...A SLIGHT DETOUR!?!" Brenden fumes. "He said it'd take no time at all and be on the way! Now we've got to climb down some gods forsaken shaft and tout a dead body around." He scowls. if he weren't such a powerful wizard I'd say 'stow this fool's errand' and be on our way... but there's so much I learn from him if I can only gain his trust somehow...

He looks up into Hrodel's shocked face. "Err... sorry for that outburst... I'll just um... go over here now." Brenden walks around the shop and keeps Durn's big body between his and Hrodels.

 

[Scotley]

Mindal Human Scout

Mindal quickly speaks up, "Well this certainly is fine tea as you said, please pay our companion no mind, he's been under a lot of stress lately. We'd be honored to bring home a hero such as your father. As an adventurer myself I can relate to his fears and his desire to come home as I'm sure young Brenden can when he stops to think about it." He gestures to his companions and gives them a sharp look, "we are all glad of this chance to help bring back your father. Perhaps you could help us out a bit too. We are traveling to the old monestary north of here and if you could use your powers to see what dangers and hidden ways are there it might well help us avoid your father's fate."

 

[Erekose13]

Sten remains standing, sipping his tea while Hrodel relates her story. Why oh why does Master want us to help this woman anyways. I only hope it has something to do with out quest to the monastery. A big gem I get, this not really... he thinks to himself.

 

[Harvey]

Durnn, Earth Genasi Fighter 1

Durnn chuckles a bit at Brenden's outburst. "At least I'll say this... I don't seem to be the only one put off by our boss' errands. Ah well, so long as I get rewards like after our first mission, I can't complain too much..." Durnn thinks to himself.

"OK, OK, so, let me get this straight." Durnn speaks up as he counts off on his fingers: "First, we have dragons. Wait. Make that a "dragon of some power". Second, we have lycanthropes. Third, we have lizardfolk. Remind me never to choose Quevvar as my home when I retire." He catches Mindal's eye beaming at him fiercely, and he looks over to Hrodel's face. You can almost feel his heart soften, if just a little.

"OK, fine. We would be more than happy to help you out, milady" he says with a flourish. "In the meantime, I believe I see someone I might know..." as Durnn walks past Brenden to check out the newcomer, he whispers "what a guy won't do for a beautiful woman" in an attempt to save a little face.

He walks over to the newcomer and shouts "Hey! Hey buddy, don't I know you from somewhere?"

 

[Wilphe]

Pemberton Dram - Artist 2

Pemberton gives Mindal a look that says "You see why I wanted us to split up?"; otherwise he'll carry on as if nothing has happened.

"I see milday. A few questions if I may?"
"Where is this shaft located?"
"How easy will it be to descend?"
"How many of these lizard things are there?"

 

[tyrlaan]

He walks over to the newcomer and shouts "Hey! Hey buddy, don't I know you from somewhere?"

A sun elf of relatively tall stature with long copper hair browses Hrodel's goods. The only thing that strikes you is odd is that he looks as plain as he does - not typical for a sun elf. Upon hearing someone address him, he looks about. The sun elf looks around, acting as if Durnn must clearly be addressing someone else in the room. He then looks blankly back at Durnn and says, "Sorry friend, but I don't think we've met."

(OOC: Bluff roll of 13)

While addressing Durnn, the sun elf stands face forward and places his hands behind his back.

(OOC: Koraero tries to steal something. He takes whatever he gets his hands on, not really caring what it is he takes. Sleight of Hand roll of 12 Phew! I think you only need a 10 for unattended objects.)

 

[Elocin]

Chapter 1 - Hrodel's Story

Koraero - You feel your fingers brush up against a bottle that has some kind of black liquid in it and deftly place it under your shirt

Durnn - You might be mistaken in recognizing this person but you definitely see him pick up a bottle from the shelf behind him and place it in his backpack.

Sense Motive=11, Spot=19


Hrodel addressing both Pemberton and Midal replies, "I would be happy to help out in anyway I can if you agree to return my fathers body to me. Do you have a map of the area so I can point out as to where the location of the shaft is. Ahh, here you go it is right here and it seems to be near this monastery you are interested in. I see that you have visited Quickleaf as I recognize his handy work in making this map. I will happily attempt to scry out these locations for you to gather some more information. If you could provide a list as to what questions you seek I will try my best for you"

 

[Wilphe]

"We agree to make our best effort. Only a braggart would be so vain as to tell you that sucess was guaranteed or so heartless as to raise your hopes without good foundation. I have a fair opinion of my own abilities," there is a pause, "And those of my companions - but we are far from your father's level."
"If your father survived an encounter with a beholder then he must have been a mighty man indeed, which means that the Lizard People must be either strong or lucky."
"If the worst happens we will know we are joining stout company."

"Specific information that would be helpful:"
"How easy will it be to descend this shaft, will we need much rope and climbing tools or can it be clambered down fairly easily?"
"How many of these lizard things are there?"
"Where is your father's body within their caves?"

"Relating to the monastary:"
"We are told there are many undead there, can you give us more information about them as to their numbers and type; if indeed they exist."
"Also some idea as to the layout and condition of the ruins"

"Can you add anything to that list Mindal, Sten?"

 

[Erekose13]

"Some more info on that rumored dragon and perhaps if any lycanthropes regularily attack east or west of the forest." answers Sten when asked.

 

[Harvey]

Durnn, Earth Genasi Fighter 1

Durnn eyes the sun elf with a glare. "You sure? You look awfully familiar. Eh, I could be wrong. I don't see to well until I get at least two pints in me." He slaps the shoulder of the sun elf, chuckling.

Durnn spots the sun elf steal the black vial. He looks at the elf, and shakes his head. "Huh" he says in a whisper, shaking his head. "I thought I was thru with thieves when I left Waterdeep. Guess they tend to show up everywhere." He affixes the sun elf with a glare. "But I will give ya one warning and one warning only: try to steal anything from me and my co-workers..." he gestures to the others "... and you'll find my greataxe buried in your back before you can sneak away." Koraero finds this an unusual threat, since Durnn is wielding no weapons

OOC: Both Durnn's weapons are stored in his gloves of storing.

With this, Durnn turns to return to the party.