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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8051765" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>After a dream-filled night, the companions regrouped in the guest quarters on the early morning of Ches 14. The humans in the party were somewhat out of sorts, their sleep patterns disturbed by the lack of sunlight underground. Darrow, for his part, had already merrily made his way to the tavern for a mug of ale, which he swigged in front of them. Aerikoth was the last to join the group, walking up just as Darrow was mentioning having received some information from Andin, his acolyte brother. Apparently High Priest Iskar had discovered that the clan had indeed traded in the past with the Duergar - and possibly worse – in the Underdark, and thought that Toran Goldfinder wanted to reopen the old route.</p><p></p><p>In the absence of further word from either Iskar or Prince Dalgan, the company decided to suit up and go meet Helrud in the wilderness, as the dwarf had promised to show them a secret route into the mountains. As they reached the entry hall and approached the exit to the inner citadel gates, they were halted by Clan Greeter Rumnaher, looking troubled. He informed them that he had received instructions not to let any outsiders enter or leave the clan halls. This did not apply to Darrow or the two dwarf-friends, Aerikoth and Rahnee; left unspoken was the implication for Dermot and Shanni.</p><p></p><p>Dermot appeared to take the news stoically. Shanni however seemed to start panicking at the thought of being forcibly cooped up underground. Rahnee politely indicated they did not want to cause trouble and asked where the order had come from. Rumnaher, appearing somewhat apologetic, said that the order had arrived from the Council late the previous night. He then regretfully refused Darrow’s request to let his companions just walk outside for a bit and get some air. In response to a question from Aerikoth, Rumnaher said they could speak to the watch commander if they wished, as he was the one who had delivered the order to him.</p><p></p><p>The companions appeared resigned to the situation, at least for the moment, and were headed toward the tavern area for breakfast when Rahnee noticed that Shanni was not with them. They turned back to the entry area and found Shanni desperately pleading with Rumnaher to be allowed to leave. The Clan Greeter was trying to reassure her that she would be safe underground, but was unsuccessful in getting her to agree to return to the clan halls. Rahnee and Darrow intervened, with Darrow talking to Shanni in a playful manner until she calmed down. The dwarf declared they had priorities, the most important being ale and food, and led the group to the tavern. Dermot agreed, saying they could worry better on a full stomach.</p><p></p><p>At the tavern, Darrow’s mother Nurina heartily served them, with a cuff or two aimed Darrow’s way, although she also seemed to be a bit troubled. The company settled into the meal, except for a visibly nervous Shanni, who was sucking her thumb instead of eating. Rahnee mentioned she had experienced a troubling dream the previous night, as had Shanni, and wondered if the dreams might have a bearing on their current situation. Darrow asked if any of the others had dreamed of cleaving Toran Goldfinder in half, which he seemed quite pleased about doing; Dermot indicated not. Nurina continued to pile food on Darrow’s plate and chattered with him in dwarven, keeping a smile on her face. However, as soon as she walked away, Darrow softly let the others know that she thought something was afoot and they should go see his father, Boirin, before doing anything else.</p><p></p><p>Once the meal was finished, they headed for the barracks, Darrow in the lead. As they arrived, they could see that Boirin was uneasy. He had the others shut the door to his chamber before having a long conversation with Darrow in dwarven. This did nothing to pacify Shanni, who started to hug herself and mumble about being locked up. At the end of the their conversation, Boirin hugged his son fiercely and Darrow told his “pa” in Common that they would be fine.</p><p></p><p>After returning to the guest quarters to speak behind closed doors, Darrow informed the others that Toran had dropped his little bombshell. Apparently he had informed the Council that something was missing from the clan treasure and fingered the outsiders as responsible. Dermot observed that they had seen this coming and Rahnee shared this sentiment. Shanni however started to hyperventilate and protested that she had given it back, looking at the door as if longing to sprint past it for the way to the exit.</p><p></p><p>She calmed somewhat after Darrow said that Aerikoth could always teleport her away, and the dwarf and Rahnee exhorted her to use her skills of observation and plotting. Darrow then mentioned offhandedly that his father had also told him that he would end up dead as well, if the others were found guilty, since he had vouched for them. Darrow seemed unconcerned and pointed out that since they did not have the missing treasure, how could they be convicted?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8051765, member: 7015827"] After a dream-filled night, the companions regrouped in the guest quarters on the early morning of Ches 14. The humans in the party were somewhat out of sorts, their sleep patterns disturbed by the lack of sunlight underground. Darrow, for his part, had already merrily made his way to the tavern for a mug of ale, which he swigged in front of them. Aerikoth was the last to join the group, walking up just as Darrow was mentioning having received some information from Andin, his acolyte brother. Apparently High Priest Iskar had discovered that the clan had indeed traded in the past with the Duergar - and possibly worse – in the Underdark, and thought that Toran Goldfinder wanted to reopen the old route. In the absence of further word from either Iskar or Prince Dalgan, the company decided to suit up and go meet Helrud in the wilderness, as the dwarf had promised to show them a secret route into the mountains. As they reached the entry hall and approached the exit to the inner citadel gates, they were halted by Clan Greeter Rumnaher, looking troubled. He informed them that he had received instructions not to let any outsiders enter or leave the clan halls. This did not apply to Darrow or the two dwarf-friends, Aerikoth and Rahnee; left unspoken was the implication for Dermot and Shanni. Dermot appeared to take the news stoically. Shanni however seemed to start panicking at the thought of being forcibly cooped up underground. Rahnee politely indicated they did not want to cause trouble and asked where the order had come from. Rumnaher, appearing somewhat apologetic, said that the order had arrived from the Council late the previous night. He then regretfully refused Darrow’s request to let his companions just walk outside for a bit and get some air. In response to a question from Aerikoth, Rumnaher said they could speak to the watch commander if they wished, as he was the one who had delivered the order to him. The companions appeared resigned to the situation, at least for the moment, and were headed toward the tavern area for breakfast when Rahnee noticed that Shanni was not with them. They turned back to the entry area and found Shanni desperately pleading with Rumnaher to be allowed to leave. The Clan Greeter was trying to reassure her that she would be safe underground, but was unsuccessful in getting her to agree to return to the clan halls. Rahnee and Darrow intervened, with Darrow talking to Shanni in a playful manner until she calmed down. The dwarf declared they had priorities, the most important being ale and food, and led the group to the tavern. Dermot agreed, saying they could worry better on a full stomach. At the tavern, Darrow’s mother Nurina heartily served them, with a cuff or two aimed Darrow’s way, although she also seemed to be a bit troubled. The company settled into the meal, except for a visibly nervous Shanni, who was sucking her thumb instead of eating. Rahnee mentioned she had experienced a troubling dream the previous night, as had Shanni, and wondered if the dreams might have a bearing on their current situation. Darrow asked if any of the others had dreamed of cleaving Toran Goldfinder in half, which he seemed quite pleased about doing; Dermot indicated not. Nurina continued to pile food on Darrow’s plate and chattered with him in dwarven, keeping a smile on her face. However, as soon as she walked away, Darrow softly let the others know that she thought something was afoot and they should go see his father, Boirin, before doing anything else. Once the meal was finished, they headed for the barracks, Darrow in the lead. As they arrived, they could see that Boirin was uneasy. He had the others shut the door to his chamber before having a long conversation with Darrow in dwarven. This did nothing to pacify Shanni, who started to hug herself and mumble about being locked up. At the end of the their conversation, Boirin hugged his son fiercely and Darrow told his “pa” in Common that they would be fine. After returning to the guest quarters to speak behind closed doors, Darrow informed the others that Toran had dropped his little bombshell. Apparently he had informed the Council that something was missing from the clan treasure and fingered the outsiders as responsible. Dermot observed that they had seen this coming and Rahnee shared this sentiment. Shanni however started to hyperventilate and protested that she had given it back, looking at the door as if longing to sprint past it for the way to the exit. She calmed somewhat after Darrow said that Aerikoth could always teleport her away, and the dwarf and Rahnee exhorted her to use her skills of observation and plotting. Darrow then mentioned offhandedly that his father had also told him that he would end up dead as well, if the others were found guilty, since he had vouched for them. Darrow seemed unconcerned and pointed out that since they did not have the missing treasure, how could they be convicted? [/QUOTE]
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