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Post by Eko Eco on Feb 18, 2020 16:54:28 GMT
If Drake leaves either of the potions Eko will wait for him to leave the room before running over and putting them in his pack. Free shiny! After he has the item or items safely stored he will hurry to catch up to his friends.
Listening intently Eko follows his companions. More so listening to the way they speak rather than the words they are using. The bird occasionally lets out a chuckle that is a few moments late, which might sound odd for those who didn't know him. If any turn to look at him he will flash them a big grin but not say anything. He is content with listening.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2020 17:52:19 GMT
"I don't know much about stones at all" Says Wilhelm, feigning complete ignorance at Cole's joke "But you could say I like the cut of his jib" sneaking a wink at Cole as they walk.
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Post by Cole on Feb 19, 2020 15:45:53 GMT
Cole turns to Eko noticing the delayed laugh. He gives Eko smile in return for the big grin from Eko. "Eko, what do you think of our friend, Drake's plight?"
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Post by ToD Dungeon Master on Feb 19, 2020 22:48:23 GMT
Haru,Kavalan Having made short introductions with each other and shared parts of why you are here in Greenest, you both head towards the keep, hoping to find someone who may be able to explain why the town is in this condition. As you get closer to the keep, you are both able to spot that the parapets contain a handful of guards who notice your arrival but do nothing to slow your progress. You walk through the gate of the keep and come into a large courtyard. You now notice a group of humans and a dwarf near the door into the keeps walls. They notice you both and the dwarf, with knotted, tangled, bright red hair starts to walk over towards you both. "Welcome to Greenest. It has seen better days for sure, but the situation is under control. What can we do for you both?" He asks, his accent thick and almost undiscernable.
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Post by Haru Yoshioka on Feb 20, 2020 9:51:46 GMT
Haru squits at the dwarf struggling to understand what he's saying but has a rough idea. "Hello I'm Haru,what's your name,what's happened around here? If there anything we can do to help? "
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Post by ToD Dungeon Master on Feb 20, 2020 18:46:45 GMT
Haru,Kavalan "I'm Escobart, pleasure to meet ya." He holds out a hand to you both to shake. "Well, I dont know how much you've seen, but the whole town was raided last night. Some bastards that call 'emselves Cult of the Dragon. They actually had a dragon with them! Big fucker!" He holds his arms out, exaggerating the size of the dragon. "Obviously not that big, but if you ever see one, you certainly don't forget it! Killed a few good men too!" He points towards the parapet where you can see crackles of black that have scorched the stone of the keep.
"Luckily for us, a group of people turned up and saved our asses. They did pretty well, aye. If you want to help, the man you may want to speak to is over there." He points towards a man he was with a few moments ago. The man he points to is an older human in his sixties, with one of his arms in a sling and the right side of his face bandaged also.
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Post by Haru Yoshioka on Feb 20, 2020 21:29:01 GMT
Haru shakes Escobart hand "Nice to meet you Escobart,We have only just arrived so we didn't see anything" "I can't say I have ever heard of Cult of the Dragon,and yes your definitely right about not forgetting the sight of seeing a dragon..me and my friend here have had our run in with dragons unfortunately" "Thankyou for the information Escobart,let me know if you need anything, I shall go speak to this man" Haru takes her leave and heads toward the man Escobart was pointing to.
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Post by Kavalan on Feb 20, 2020 21:42:04 GMT
Kavalan grips Escobarts whole hand in his whole hand and shakes its
”Hello Escobart, a pleasure to meet you. I’m sorry to hear what has happened to you and yours and wish for a speedy recovery.”
”I’d very much be interested in meeting the people who helped you, I’d like to offer my assistance and ask a few questions about the cult.” Kavalan says the words with a slight tone of disgust in his voice When Haru says thank you and walks off Kavalan will say
”Thank you for the information and yes if you require any assistance do not hesitate to ask”
then follows Haru up to the man
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Post by ToD Dungeon Master on Feb 21, 2020 1:20:45 GMT
Cole,Drake,Eko Eco,Wilhelm You all greet each other after waking up in your own rooms for the night. Folkre, Milo, and Vadania all join you in the hall from their own sleeping chambers and bid you good morning themselves. "I'll meet you guys in an hour. I need to go and bury Buddy. I'd like to do it alone if you all don't mind." Milo says in a deadpan voice, his eyes puffy. He walks on ahead and leaves you all as you continue to look for Nighthill. Asking around, you are directed to the courtyard of the keep. You all walk together and out of the keeps building, into the light of the day's sun. In the courtyard, you see Tarbaw Nighthill currently gathered with two guards and Escobart. Also with them are two figures you have not seen as of yet. One of them is a tabaxi with fur that is grey with patches of white and a ginger patch around one of her eyes. She is clad in red and gold chainmail and has a blade sheathed on her hip, with a flail hanging from her belt also. The other figure is a very tall firbolg with blue skin and medium length red hair that is swept back over his head and a full beard. He is also wearing chainmail underneath a set of brown pants and a long sleeved white shirt that is loosely fitted with a brown vest over the shirt.
Haru,Kavalan You both start to walk over to the man who Escobart pointed to and the dwarf follows you both from behind. The man acknowledges your arrival and nods to two of the guards he is locked in conversation with. They also nod and head off towards the parapet as the man turns and extends the arm that is not in a sling. "Welcome to Greenest, friends. You have joined us after a moment of peril, but I hope the image of our town does not give you a bad impression. What brings you folk this way, might I ask?" He asks with a warm smile, half covered by the bandages that cover his face.
"This one calls herself Haru, and I didn't get this ones name." Escobart chimes in to Nighthill. "They want to know more about the cult that attacked and also meet our group of heros who saved us last night." He continues. "Well, I would love to give you answers, but I am afraid we do not have many ourselves. I do intend on looking more into these things though." He looks you both up and down and the items you both carry, as if contemplating something. "As for our group of hero's, they are currently having a well earned lie in from the previous nights events. Come, we can provide you with a warm breakfast and break bread while answering questions. Our new cook seems to make a mighty meat stew and seems to be ever so popular with the village people." He says as he turns around towards the keep.
As he does, the door opens and a group of six figures exit into the daylight. Among them is a small figure of a Kenku, whose feathers are mostly black with a mottle of grey here and there. The bird holds a quarterstaff in hand as well as a sickle attached to his belt. One of the human males is stocky in build and fairly tall for a human. He wears a hooded cloak, green and brown in colour, and has a bow slung over his shoulder, and two shortswords strapped to the outside of each leg. The other human, considerably smaller in frame than the previous one, has fair skin with short brown hair with parts that lean towards blonde. He seems to be very well kept and has a neat appearance. Then there is a rather burly half-orc, his head held high as he walks out into the light. His head bares not hair and the sun almost reflects off of his head. He is wearing a set of leather armour and has a greatclub in hand that is almost dragging on the dirt of the courtyard. Also with them is an elf that has tanned skin and several clothing items that include pelts of various animals. And the only female accompanying them, is an elf who holds herself highly as she walks and seems to be just over six foot in height. Her hair is long, curly, and purple in colour, which reaches to her waist. She wears a hooded robe that is bright in colour and you can see a bright corset underneath the robe. She also carries a quarterstaff in hand, using it to casually walk.
Everyone "Ah, literally speaking of the devils, here they are!" Nighthill addresses the group. "I hope you all slept well. Drake, you look awfully better. I am glad to see you on your feet again. It seems we have some new arrivals here in Greenest this morning." He turns and smiles at the Firbolg and Tabaxi. "If you would all please follow me. We have much to discuss and I have a favour to ask of you all. Including you two." He gestures to the new arrivals. With a curt nod, Nighthill walks past the large group and back into the keep. Escobart ushers you all to follow the man into the keep.
You all follow, confused as to why business is being thrown at you all so quickly. You are lead up a set of stairs and past a large hall where a large collection of townsfolk are all sat at long tables. Alot of general conversation falls into the corridor as you all pass the hall, but quickly dies down as you get further from the room. After another set of stairs, you are all lead into a corridor and into a door at the end. Inside is a large circular room with a desk at the far end and a large round table that dominates the centre of the room. One single window lets in a ray of sunlight that shines on the centre of the round table. Nighthill gestures for you all to take a seat as he takes a seat closest to the desk. "Escobart, would you fetch Nahusca and ask for six bowls of his stew please?" He adds with a smile as everyone sits at the table. "Aye, will do. Shouldn't be a moment." The dwarf quips before exiting the room and closing the door behind him.
You all look curiously at Nighthill, wondering what may be so urgent for him to bring you to his office. "Good morning everyone. As you all now know, Greenest was attacked last night by a cult who name themselves the Cult of the Dragon. After a quick reconnaissance this morning, we have discovered that most of the towns wealth has been taken. Through some tedious interrogation, we learned some slivers of knowledge about the cult. We know they are taking the wealth to amass a hoard to appease a dragon goddess named Tiamat. Greenest has been dealt a powerful blow, and it would have been alot more worse if it were not for the arrivals last night." He looks to Cole, Drake, Eko Eco, Folkre, Vadania, and Wilhelm. "Our town already owes a great debt to you all, but I fear other towns may not know what is going to happen, or have the might of hero's such as yourselves to defend them. Hence why I will ask you all this. I need a small, stealthy group who could follow the trail of this cult and gather more information. What say you all? You two included." He now looks at Haru and Kavalan.
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Feb 21, 2020 9:05:02 GMT
Drake nods to Milo as he leaves to bury Buddy.
"Still a little sore, but your medicine women really know there stuff," Drake smiles and turns to look at the new arrivals before following Nighthill and Escobar.
Once at the Governor's office Drake takes a seat when offered and quietly listens to what is said nodding in agreement to the information regarding the Cult of the Dragon. Once Nighthill has finished talking, "If they're stealing wealth then they really might be trying to entice Tiamat here somehow, if they succeed it will not be good for anyone and I for one will do my best to make sure it doesn't come to pass," Drake looks around the table at his companions and the newcomers, "Besides I have a score to settle with Cyanwrath," he clenches a fist as he remembers his humiliating defeat the previous night.
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Post by ToD Dungeon Master on Feb 21, 2020 11:50:25 GMT
Everyone Vadania stands up from her chair. "I am very happy I was able to help Greenest with the problem that occurred last night. However, if what you say is true, then this seems to be too big a task for me. Possibly even all of you here." She looks around at the group sat at the table. "This is something that I do not wish to pursue, as I do not have a death wish. Running around the town killing cultists and saving people was fun. But this, this is more than just that." Her voice quivers slightly as she finishes her words.
Nighthill nods at Vadania as she finishes speaking. "I understand. The task is not an easy one to bare. It is why I am asking you all to help instead of sending in my own people. I understand if no-one else would like to aid us in this task, but also respect those who would help."
"Thank you for understanding. I did have research here in the town that I would like to continue carrying out. It really has been a pleasure meeting you all and I wish you the best of luck in this endeavour." Vadania says as she looks to the people she spent the night with. She bows lightly before turning and exiting the room. Nighthill sighs before looking to everyone else for an answer.
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Post by Cole on Feb 21, 2020 12:39:26 GMT
"As the grandson to a great dragon slayer, it would be poor form to not aid in this endeavour, no?" Cole bows lightly with a smile, "besides such a task will be good practice for me and my blades."
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Post by Haru Yoshioka on Feb 21, 2020 13:14:55 GMT
Haru licks her lips when she hears meat stew mentioned. Haru stands up and introduces herself to the new people. "I'm happy to help as long as these other people are happy to have me"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2020 13:57:13 GMT
Wilhelm, standing by the door nods to Vadania as she announces her departure. "It was a pleasure having you on our side, my lady. Let's hope our next meeting happens on calmer seas."
To Governor Nighthill "I've been tasked to assist those who goes against the cult in Greenest" as he says this Wilhelm cast Minor Illusion and a spectral image of a gargantuan platinum dragon hovering above a kneeling Wilhelm appears above his open palm (roughly 1 cubic feet in size, to scale). Wilhelm then closes his hand into a fist and the images disappears "So here I am."
He'll then turn his eyes toward the newcomers, "We can always use more skilled hands. What would you bring to this perilous mission?"
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Post by Kavalan on Feb 21, 2020 15:50:51 GMT
When Governor Nighthill mentions the Cult of the Dragon Kavalan grip tightens into fists before quickly releasing them
Kavalan will stand and introduce himself to the group. After a quick introduction he says
“Though I may not be as stealthy as you’d like” gesturing towards his chain mail and wiggling a bit to make it clink “I would be honored to help the people of Greenest. In Torms name I will help those who are in need.”
Looking over at Wilhelm and the dragon in his hand
“I may not be able to produce such illusory magic but” drawing his warhammer from his back and gripping it in one hand “There are some evil people who reside within the Cult of the Dragon that I must see dealt with, and I intend to see it through”
Throughout Kavalans introduction he has a small smile on his face as he looks every person in the eyes in turn. It isn’t until he begins to speak about the cult and he draws his warhammer that the ground shakes a little and any candles or light flickers before quickly subsiding (Thaumaturgy)
“I would like to accompany your group if you’d have me. I am adept at many things and would be a worthy addition to such a party that defended a village from the ravaging of The Cult of the Dragon.”
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Feb 21, 2020 15:59:49 GMT
Drake looks over the newcomers, "We'd be glad to have you both aboard," he stands up and walks towards Haru holding out his hand before turning to Kavalan, again with his hand held out, "My name is Drake, Scout 2nd grade of the Burning Shields of the Downtrodden," with his introduction over Drake notices Haru's insignia, "A fellow mercenary," he looks over at Haru with a smile he then walks back to his seat at the table.
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Post by Eko Eco on Feb 21, 2020 16:04:09 GMT
As milo walks away, Eko hangs his head in a sullen reminder of the events of the previous night. Shaking off the sadness, he follows his friends an listens quietly until the end, each new voice that speaks up rings a quiet new tune to the bird. If any look to him or ask his opinion on the matter he will being pointing outside of town then begin making the sound of feet falling, as if to show he intends to leave on this new quest. Outside of that, he remains more silent than usual while he attempts to learn the new voices and mannerisms.
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Post by Haru Yoshioka on Feb 21, 2020 18:52:52 GMT
Haru turns to Wilhelm ""I am the last remaining survivor of a group of elite warriors. You should consider it lucky to have me on your side,iv had years of training." She then smiles and Drake and shakes his hand back. "It's a pleasure to meet you"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2020 19:56:53 GMT
A bit off put by Haru's response and tired from the previous night's ordeal Wilhelm answers "You don't seem that old, so I'd venture into guessing your former allies didn't die of old age. Care to share with us what happened to them, if we're to be your new partners? Who's to say you're not part of some plot of the cult to divert any attempt to follow them?" He'll then point to Cole "This one's dagger met their share of cultists throat". He'll point to Eko "This one neutralized various enemies that we brought back for questionning so we know what the purpose of the clan is." He'll point to the door "That halfling who just left lost a true friend yesterday and he's grieving, as for the elf she saved our lives more than once and we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her." He'll point to Folkre "This one saved the lives of many civilians who were mercilessly being slaughtered like pig while trapped in a barricaded temple, at great risk for his life." He'll finally point to Drake "And this one, fought a duel against their leader to save the lives of children and mother, unfortunately for him, he wasn't facing mindless kobolds." "We all know what the cult is capable of and pardon me if I'm not overly welcoming with you but for all of my friends safety I must ask what are your motivations here."
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Feb 21, 2020 20:50:11 GMT
Drake carefully watches the exchange between Wilhelm and Haru, keeping an eye on Kavalan also, ready to intervene should things get too heated.
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