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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8082241" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>Once back in the guest quarters, each of the adventurers prepared in their own way for their last night’s stay inside the citadel. Shanni rigged a trap inside the door to her and Rahnee’s room, not being the trusting sort, while Rahnee kept a naked longsword by her bed. Dermot loaded a crossbow and placed it within reach, sleeping lightly. Aerikoth went to bed after allowing his familiar Zeluth to perch in the clan’s outside guest cave, since the raven preferred being out of doors. Darrow simply settled down to rest and soon was snoring loudly. (<em>I would call these the actions of paranoid adventurers, but in fact Toran Goldfinder has been out to get them. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>As the day of Ches 16 dawned on the surface, the dwarven citadel began stirring awake. Darrow was up first and joined Dermot in knocking on the door to the ladies’ chamber, as Aerikoth exited his own room, wizard staff in hand. Impatient for breakfast, Darrow knocked more loudly and started shouting at Shanni after she asked who it was, announcing they were the Cormanthor elves. Some more pointed, grouchy joking was exchanged as the door opened and Shanni finished removing her trap. Rahnee, backed up by Shanni, then told the others they had heard someone trying to get into their room last night. Dermot speculated that it might have been some drunk, unsure where they were. Shanni said that at that point she didn’t care, just wanted to get the hells out of there fast.</p><p></p><p>Dermot and Darrow were suggesting they pack their bellies in advance of their trip when Toran Goldfinder walked up and greeted them in a surprisingly cheery manner. The party managed to respond politely to this, although Shanni just wrinkled her nose. Toran queried if they could discuss their business then, which received tepid assents from Darrow, Dermot and Rahnee. Shanni however announced that she was going to eat, so asked if they could do it over breakfast. Toran gave a forced-seeming laugh in response and excused his rudeness, declining to join them while saying he would return to the guest chamber in a half hour. Darrow agreed it was best not to discuss business before he’d had his first ale, so Toran and his two guards, who had hung behind in the background, took their leave.</p><p></p><p>At the clan tavern the party was hailed as dwarf-friends and hoard-finders, their food and drink coming out quick as the tavern keeper could bring it. They settled down at one of the tables and began talking about their upcoming meeting with the clan treasurer. Dermot reckoned he was going to offer them money for something, a notion Rahnee quickly agreed with. Shanni just was sure that he was getting “sod all” from her, as she put it.</p><p></p><p>The petite rogue then tucked into her porridge speedily and gulped down her goat’s milk, saying she just wanted to get out of there fast and asked where they would be going next. Rahnee in response reminded them of their promise to go talk with Losifan Urdo at the Mercenaries Guild in Westgate, which the others vaguely remembered. They agreed they had nowhere else they needed to go at the moment. Rahnee mentioned to Darrow, Dermot and Shanni that their adventuring company – of which she and Aerikoth were the remaining members – had done work for House Urdo in the past, lived through it and got paid. Dermot remarked that this was the best kind of work and Shanni seemed interested in repeating the experience with House Urdo. (<em>Rahnee must be referring to the "Urdo Isle" adventure, which ended with the party's fleeing ship being attacked by the young adult red dragon Gonzo. Of course she is correct, they got paid at the end of it, but it seems she left out some important details. --C</em>)</p><p></p><p>Changing the subject, Rahnee asked Aerikoth if he thought Teziir merchant Queron Ulanthar would be interested in running caravans to “Veranbrok”, what she called the previous Hallton barony lands surrounding the village of Tallwell. She admitted that there would not be much profit for him in the beginning, looking thoughtful. Rahnee optimistically stated that as the area got back on its feet, then Queron would have a place to sell his goods. Aerikoth also was uncertain as to the profits he could expect, suggesting that Queron perhaps would be willing to assist Rahnee’s efforts to revitalize the area, especially considering their rescue of his daughter Janatha. Darrow said they could front a little money for the first caravan or two.</p><p></p><p>Rahnee affirmed that she would use her share of the hoard money towards helping the village, along the lines of what Darrow had suggested. (<em>A noble intent. But adventurers' promises are often difficult to keep. --R</em>) Her thoughts regarding Tallwell turned blacker as she swore to find whoever in Westgate had backed the self-styled “Duke” Hallton, considering them to have just as much blame for Hallton’s slaying of their former companions Brok-Tul and Veran and the desecration of their bodies. Dermot and Shanni eyed their vengeful companion warily as Darrow got up to have a conversation with the tavern keeper about the business of brewing and selling ale. Aerikoth, who had been standing quietly, said something under his breath and squeezed his free hand tightly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8082241, member: 7015827"] Once back in the guest quarters, each of the adventurers prepared in their own way for their last night’s stay inside the citadel. Shanni rigged a trap inside the door to her and Rahnee’s room, not being the trusting sort, while Rahnee kept a naked longsword by her bed. Dermot loaded a crossbow and placed it within reach, sleeping lightly. Aerikoth went to bed after allowing his familiar Zeluth to perch in the clan’s outside guest cave, since the raven preferred being out of doors. Darrow simply settled down to rest and soon was snoring loudly. ([I]I would call these the actions of paranoid adventurers, but in fact Toran Goldfinder has been out to get them. --R[/I]) As the day of Ches 16 dawned on the surface, the dwarven citadel began stirring awake. Darrow was up first and joined Dermot in knocking on the door to the ladies’ chamber, as Aerikoth exited his own room, wizard staff in hand. Impatient for breakfast, Darrow knocked more loudly and started shouting at Shanni after she asked who it was, announcing they were the Cormanthor elves. Some more pointed, grouchy joking was exchanged as the door opened and Shanni finished removing her trap. Rahnee, backed up by Shanni, then told the others they had heard someone trying to get into their room last night. Dermot speculated that it might have been some drunk, unsure where they were. Shanni said that at that point she didn’t care, just wanted to get the hells out of there fast. Dermot and Darrow were suggesting they pack their bellies in advance of their trip when Toran Goldfinder walked up and greeted them in a surprisingly cheery manner. The party managed to respond politely to this, although Shanni just wrinkled her nose. Toran queried if they could discuss their business then, which received tepid assents from Darrow, Dermot and Rahnee. Shanni however announced that she was going to eat, so asked if they could do it over breakfast. Toran gave a forced-seeming laugh in response and excused his rudeness, declining to join them while saying he would return to the guest chamber in a half hour. Darrow agreed it was best not to discuss business before he’d had his first ale, so Toran and his two guards, who had hung behind in the background, took their leave. At the clan tavern the party was hailed as dwarf-friends and hoard-finders, their food and drink coming out quick as the tavern keeper could bring it. They settled down at one of the tables and began talking about their upcoming meeting with the clan treasurer. Dermot reckoned he was going to offer them money for something, a notion Rahnee quickly agreed with. Shanni just was sure that he was getting “sod all” from her, as she put it. The petite rogue then tucked into her porridge speedily and gulped down her goat’s milk, saying she just wanted to get out of there fast and asked where they would be going next. Rahnee in response reminded them of their promise to go talk with Losifan Urdo at the Mercenaries Guild in Westgate, which the others vaguely remembered. They agreed they had nowhere else they needed to go at the moment. Rahnee mentioned to Darrow, Dermot and Shanni that their adventuring company – of which she and Aerikoth were the remaining members – had done work for House Urdo in the past, lived through it and got paid. Dermot remarked that this was the best kind of work and Shanni seemed interested in repeating the experience with House Urdo. ([I]Rahnee must be referring to the "Urdo Isle" adventure, which ended with the party's fleeing ship being attacked by the young adult red dragon Gonzo. Of course she is correct, they got paid at the end of it, but it seems she left out some important details. --C[/I]) Changing the subject, Rahnee asked Aerikoth if he thought Teziir merchant Queron Ulanthar would be interested in running caravans to “Veranbrok”, what she called the previous Hallton barony lands surrounding the village of Tallwell. She admitted that there would not be much profit for him in the beginning, looking thoughtful. Rahnee optimistically stated that as the area got back on its feet, then Queron would have a place to sell his goods. Aerikoth also was uncertain as to the profits he could expect, suggesting that Queron perhaps would be willing to assist Rahnee’s efforts to revitalize the area, especially considering their rescue of his daughter Janatha. Darrow said they could front a little money for the first caravan or two. Rahnee affirmed that she would use her share of the hoard money towards helping the village, along the lines of what Darrow had suggested. ([I]A noble intent. But adventurers' promises are often difficult to keep. --R[/I]) Her thoughts regarding Tallwell turned blacker as she swore to find whoever in Westgate had backed the self-styled “Duke” Hallton, considering them to have just as much blame for Hallton’s slaying of their former companions Brok-Tul and Veran and the desecration of their bodies. Dermot and Shanni eyed their vengeful companion warily as Darrow got up to have a conversation with the tavern keeper about the business of brewing and selling ale. Aerikoth, who had been standing quietly, said something under his breath and squeezed his free hand tightly. [/QUOTE]
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