Xilyrah is impressed by all that Grazilaxx was able to pull from the elf's mind and does not try to disguise it. "I, for one, am grateful for the offer and will gladly take you up on it. My other companions must decide their own fate in this, I will not speak for them. But I am curious, do you require anything from us in return?"

Tozer listens to Xilyrah's words and lowers his head in an effort to hide the surprise that crosses his face. The dwarf then attempts to make eye contact with the others in the group, trying to gauge how they will respond to the mind flayer's offer. 

Grazilaxx ponders Xilyrah's question for a few moments, then replies, "Follow the creed of the Society.  Do what you can to solve the problems that plague all of the living creatures that live here."  Then Grazilaxx is quick to add, "That wouldn't make you members, of course."

Xilyrah notices Tozer attempting to hide his surprise and via the telepathic link between them all she says, "I trust the Mind Flayer. I do not perceive any dishonesty in his words or any malicious intentions."

"While I have never heard of the society," Narstin says, "That is a creed I already follow, trying to help any that are in need."

Beegred asks GrilledLaxative, who is well traveled and knowledgable, if he has seen anyone with a supply of mistletoe.

Grazilaxx thinks upon Beegred's question for a minute and says (telepathically), "Exotic reagents originating from the surface would show up in places where surfacers come to sell.  You may try Mantol-Derith, the Zhentarim are active there.  Otherwise you'll have to find someone that actually purchased such a thing for their use."

The party takes the time to digest the offer of teleportation.  Suggestions to split the group, leaving a crew to continue to Neverlight Grove and the other to head to Blingdenstone causes Sarith to feverishly insist everyone go to the grove.  Prince Derendil becomes agitated and angry at the prospect of being left in the underdark with his curse while the other surfacers escape.  Eldeth is not too keen on being left with a drow and a quaggoth while the rest make good progress towards Gauntlgrym.  

Jimjar offers to take the helpless elf slave with him via teleportation and make a run for Blingdenstone.

In the end, there is no agreement and everyone remains with the status quo.  The group settles on remaining together and continuing to Neverlight Grove on foot.  Grazilaxx wishes the party luck and continues on his way.  

The party return to their rest and the watches are not interrupted for the remainder of the evening.

The tenth day is uneventful.  The party continues to travel at the same grueling pace, frequently stopping while Sarith studies what only he seems to know to look for.  That evening, Narstin once again notices a creature trying to sneak up on the camp during his shift, and when he moves to gain a better vantage point, the creature can be heard fleeing.

Edit: Various members of the party continue to be plagued by disturbing dreams or nightmares.

Day eleven proves to be bountiful for food.  Travel is otherwise uneventful.  That evening, Narstin once again perceives a creature trying to approach and this time he manages to get eyes on the creature who seems to remain unaware.  It is definitely a small creature, carrying a hooked spear and the creature is making pains to try and be stealthy.

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Edit: Various members of the party continue to be plagued by disturbing dreams or nightmares.

 Beegred: "Zzz... No calamari, don't eat those halfling hors d'oeuvres... zzz..."

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Day eleven proves to be bountiful for food.  Travel is otherwise uneventful.  That evening, Narstin once again perceives a creature trying to approach and this time he manages to get eyes on the creature who seems to remain unaware.  It is definitely a small creature, carrying a hooked spear and the creature is making pains to try and be stealthy.

 Narstin slowly and casually gets Xilryah and Sarith's attention and nods in the direction of the creature.

Narstin catches Xilyrah's attention and she looks in the direction of his nod. Peering into the dark she sees the outline of a small creature with hooked spear and instantly assumes it's that religious nut job, Buppido. With hand motions she signals to Narstin her intention to get a closer look and moves with as much stealth as she can.

Stealth check: 5

How close do you want to get? 

Close enough to confirm it's him so I can dole out a little EB action (like zapping an Ewok in the arse in Return of the Jedi).

Xilyrah distances herself from the group using stalagmites as cover until she's about 30 feet from the group, and 30 feet from what is certainly Buppido.

(If you want to EB, roll initiative.)

Xilyrah returns to the party after confirming Buppido's presence and quietly rouses everyone. Upon a spore-ing in the face from Stool, she communicates telepathically her desire to knock him on his derro arse.

In the time it takes for Xilyrah to return to the party, Buppido also continues to advance, ending up about 30 feet from the group.

New perception check: 12

Everyone who gets up because Xilyrah wakes them, roll stealth.  At this point, Xilyrah rolls stealth again too.

Beegred - Init: 12, Stealth: 13, Perception: 15

I'm going to assume that Sarith's stealth roll is for finding a place to continue sleeping without anyone tripping over him (until his guard shift). Stealth: 24 (Edit: That bastard!)

Xilyrah:

Stealth: 14
Initiative (if needed): 9

Jimjar:

Stealth: 20
Initiative (if needed): 17

Narstin:

Stealth: 9
Initiative if needed: 5

Derendil

Stealth: 9
Initiative if needed: 14