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Post by Alfie on Aug 16, 2020 10:35:46 GMT
Alfie pauses, and looks to the group. “I think we should help Halleth first. Then we check on the banging.”
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Post by Mikey on Aug 16, 2020 12:08:43 GMT
Mikey turns and nods to Alfie. "Agreed,"his usual jovial tone replaced with one more serious. Mikey turns towards the passage to the eastern passage and begins moving that way.
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 16, 2020 13:02:11 GMT
Behemoth nods and leads the group towards east
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Post by Alfie on Aug 16, 2020 14:32:32 GMT
“Let’s take care of your stuff then Halleth. Would you like to lead the way or would you like us to? Can you tell which one? Are they still alive? Sorry for the onslaught of questions, I just want to make sure we are prepared. Do you need us to do anything or is this a solo thing?” Alfie says just loud enough for the party to hear.
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 16, 2020 14:58:33 GMT
Everyone Still staring ahead, Halleth answers Alfie. "I will lead with Behemoth. No, I cannot tell who, and yes, they are still alive, for now." He sighs lightly before turning to face the group. "There are three of them down here. Midna Tauberth, Copper Stormforge, and Rex the Hammer. They are all separate from each other as far as I can tell, but I am unaware as to who or what they have aligned with, if anything, down here. If you just keep anything else away from me while I confront them, that would be appreciated." He stops and looks into the eyes of each person in the room. "Thank you again, all of you." Before turning and moving through into the next room.
Halleth waits for Behemoth before leading you all into a room that opens up into a large hall. The ceiling soars upwards to a point none of you can see with the light that is coming off of Behemoth's bardiche. Ahead of you, from left to right, are pillars that reach up and to the ceiling, wherever it may be. You can also see that past the pillars, there are wooden, rickety stalls that have been set up facing away from you. With the light shining on them, you can also see there are two goblins to a stall, who immediately turn and notice your group. You can see some of them frantically reach back to their stall and pull out objects. One holds a rusted lantern, while another holds a small sack, that has browned at the bottom from some liquid. Another pair of goblins are holding daggers in their hands, all of them trying to show you something while all of them start shouting in a garbled language that none of you understand.
Mikey As soon as you hear dialogue from the goblins, you activate your helm. "- about this fine lantern, taken from adventurers like yourselves not too long ago." "As much of the finest meats that can be found in Undermountain, prepared by yours truly!" "Ah, you're gonna need some daggers while down here. Daggers not your taking, that's alright, plenty of other weapons available, come browse my wares!"
Everyone The goblins continue shouting towards you all, but not in an aggressive manner or approaching at all. "Forget them, this way." Halleth starts walking left and leads you al for 50-feet to the corner of the large hall. He then looks straight ahead, into the darkness of the hall. "Straight ahead. If goblins are anything to go by, this could prove to be easy. Are you all ready?" He asks as he continues looking ahead.
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Post by Mikey on Aug 16, 2020 15:10:51 GMT
"Sales goblins!" Mikey says excitedly. He the straightens when he looks ahead at Halleth.
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Post by Alfie on Aug 16, 2020 15:57:57 GMT
"Oh, tell them we have something to deal with first, but we'll be back!" Aflie replies to Mikey's excitement.
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Post by Mikey on Aug 16, 2020 15:59:44 GMT
"We will be back soon sales goblins!"
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 16, 2020 16:00:13 GMT
Behemoth chuckles as he continues straight ahead
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 17, 2020 18:09:24 GMT
Everyone Some of the goblins smile with eager nods, while others dismiss you with a wave of their hand and place their wares back onto their own stalls.
Mikey "Yeah, 'cause I haven't heard that one before." You hear one of the goblins mutter as your group continues to follow Halleth.
Everyone Halleth continues forwards with Behemoth for another 30-feet before you come across two goblins, both clad in studded leather and wielding a spear and shield each. Each of them are stood either side of a 10-foot alcove that leads to a closed door.They glance in your direction as you approach, but return to looking ahead towards the stalls in the hall. Halleth walks past them, and you all follow, sure the goblins won't be using their spears in this moment. You all walk for another 50-feet before getting to the opposite corner to where you were a minute ago. You notice matching pillars, 10-feet away from the wall, that soar up and into the possibly endless ceiling.
You can see another two goblins, dressed in armour and wielding shields and spears stood either side of a corridor that leads out of the hall. You all approach and they turn as you do, lowering their staffs towards you all and raising their shields in a very uniform movement. One of them says something in it's own language, and Halleth turns to Mikey, waiting for him to translate.
Mikey "What business do you have with Yek the Tall?" He asks as he looks towards you all, waiting for an answer.
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Post by Mikey on Aug 17, 2020 19:58:49 GMT
Mikey stares back at Halleth for a moment before realizing he needs to translate "What business do you have with Yek the tall?" Mikey says out loud.
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 17, 2020 20:13:58 GMT
Everyone Halleth stares back at them. "I'm looking for a friend of mine. They are in that room behind you." The goblins hold their shields and spears towards you all still. The same one says something again before one of them turns and moves into the room, leaving one goblin here, still cautious of the groups presence.
Mikey "Stay here. I'll see if Yek will have you." The goblin says before moving into the corridor and out of sight.
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Post by Mikey on Aug 17, 2020 20:17:38 GMT
"He told us to wait here while they see if Yek will see us" Mikey speaks out loud once more.
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 17, 2020 21:49:09 GMT
Everyone You all wait in relative silence for a few minutes before the goblin comes back. He says something again and then stands against the wall at its post. The other goblin follows suit too.
Mikey "Yek the Tall will entertain your presence." The goblin rolls his eyes as he speaks before standing at his post.
Everyone Mikey translates for the goblin and Halleth doesn't wait as he moves past the goblins with Behemoth and everyone else and into a small 10-foot corridor that leads into a room with flickering torches that lay around the side of the room in iron brackets. When in the 30-foot-wide by 90-foot-long room, Halleth looks to he right, where you can all see a chained male dwarf clad in leather armour. There is a ball of cloth in his mouth, and the copper-orange hair that sits atop his head looks tangled and messy, but he has no beard that all dwarves are famous for. His eyes widen as he looks back at Halleth. Halleth goes to step towards him, but four bugbears step into the group, each on a corner and wielding morningstars. Halleth gives them a glare before stepping back in line with the group.
You all look to the other end of the room now and can see that there are about ten goblins who all lie on mouldy cushions that encircle a large pile of fresher looking cushions. Sat atop the pile of cushions is a rather handsome man with a very chiseled jawline and broad shoulders eating an apple. The white shirt he wears is unbuttoned and reveals the lightly muscled pecks. Atop his head is a golden circlet that is beautiful in design. He smiles as he looks at you all and gestures lightly with a beckon. The bugbears behind give a small push to you all and you all start moving forward.
"Welcome, welcome." His voice is elegant and as beautiful as he is. "I am Yek the Tall, and you are?" He smiles, revealing pearly white teeth.
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Aug 17, 2020 22:03:09 GMT
Behemoth growls at the bugbear that attempts to push him, staring it dead in the eyes, he instead plants his bardiche in the ground and stands tall and pround and turns to the towards Yek, "I am Behemoth, Champion of Waterdeep's Arenas," he falls silent but remains in his stoic stances.
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Post by Alfie on Aug 17, 2020 22:07:11 GMT
"Alfred Prescott"
Alfie also takes a moment to scan the room for hidden creatures.
(Investigation +7)
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Post by Mikey on Aug 17, 2020 23:44:36 GMT
"Michael of house Rolandis!" Mikey gives a slight bow. "But you can call me Mikey if you wish." Mikey stands properly awaiting further inquiries.
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 18, 2020 7:57:01 GMT
Alfie You glance around the room for anything hidden, but apart from the four bugbears, ten goblins, and Yek the Tall, you do not see anything that could be lying in wait.
Everyone "Luth Helder." Luth responds after everyone else. Yek takes another bite of the apple and chews as he talks. "And what brings you all to Yek's bazzar? You hee for trade? No, no, can't be that, otherwise you wouldn't be in here, seeking audience with me." He stops as his eyes move over all in the group before setting his eyes onto Halleth. "And you. You never spoke your name. Come come now. It is rude for you to withhold your own name." He takes a last bite of his apple before chucking it towards the group of goblins around him. Two of them grab hold of it at the same time and start to squabble over it. Yek's expression changes to one of disdain as he stares at the goblins, and after a second, they realise the sudden silence and both drop the apple core to the floor before sitting back onto their cushions.
Yek looks back at Halleth and shows his charming smile once more. Halleth steps forward. "My name is Halleth, priest of Waukeen. You are currently in possession of a friend of mine." He gestures to the chained, beardless dwarf at the other end of the room, whose eyes are still wide as he stares at Halleth. Yek raises one eyebrow as he continues to listen. "That man is a criminal and he deserves to be brought to justice for his crimes." Halleth is interrupted as Yek's laugh fills the room, shortly followed by the obvious mimicry from the goblins. Yek raises a hand which silences the goblins after a few seconds. "A criminal? In my possession? Well theres a right hoot there. You hear that Beardy? You're a criminal!" He shouts to the dwarf who doesn't react as he continues to stare at Halleth. "Well, you can't have him, he is my pet." A wicked, yet still beautiful, smile crosses Yek's face. "I could be willing to part with my pet, for a price of course." He lies back onto the mound of cushions and stretches his whole body before looking back at the group, expectedly. Halleth frowns before looking back to everyone.
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Post by Mikey on Aug 18, 2020 8:15:14 GMT
"My lord," Mikey begins speaking formaly. "Obviously if that dwarf there is within your custody there would be a price for you to surrender him into ours." Mikey's hand clasp behind his back as he stands tall and proud. " The question is what could a man of your elegance desire from us? Gold? trade? Or maybe some form of service?"
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Aug 18, 2020 9:11:03 GMT
Everyone Yek sits up on the cushion mound and crosses his legs as he listens to Mikey. "I have no need for service, as you can see my services are attended to regularly. If I desired trade, I would have asked you to visit the trading hall outside. Have you by chance?" He waits for a reply before he continues. "As for gold. Oh I like gold. Especially golden things." His hands move atop his head to the circlet that is pressed into his luscious brown hair before he points to the circlet on Luth's head. "Like that. That is rather golden, wouldn't you say?" He continues to gaze at the circlet before falling back onto the cushions. "Ah, but it is unfair for me to request something. How about an offering?" He laughs once more, followed by the goblins again.
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