Messalina sends Camilla a Message that only she can hear. "This is probably inappropriate timing, but after this whole flying dragon castle business is done, do you want to go out for drinks? Just the two of us?"
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"It's definitely a good idea. They already work here, no one is going to pay much attention to what they see or overhear, so long as the dragon gets fed."
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Messalina kneels down and talks to the Kobolds. "By the way, if any of you come into contact with the person in charge of this tower, could you make it a point to see if there is anyone they're particularly close to? And if so, could you describe what they look like, their personality, and if they seem to have a secret handshake?"
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"Rezmir in charge. She talks to Red Wizards. Making plans to have Wizards summon Dragon Queen with help of masks. Rezmir has one. Storm giant not to happy about arrangement, we can tell."
"Thank you for your assistance. Don't tell anyone that you've told us this, or we'll kill you. Goodnight." Messalina walks out and closes the door behind her.
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Li'riya raises an eyebrow at Messalina. "You certainly know how to make allies," she says dryly. "I think we still don't know the why, or if the storm giants just want better food or if they could be persuaded to turn against the cult. That feels important."
"Perhaps the giants are being offered a cut of the treasure. Or maybe the offer is that in exchange for their collaboration, the giants won't get attacked when the cult brings Tiamat back."
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Astrid: “Maybe we should go have a little chat with the giants? Complimenting them on their inflated egos might help loosen their tongues? That way, we can truly find out what the cults plans are.”
This 70-foot-tall tower has a parapet rooftop, two unlocked doors at ground level, and no windows. The tower interior is split into two levels, each with a 30-foot-high ceiling. A staircase of chiseled ice hugs the interior wall, connecting both levels. Three ogres are on the tower rooftop, watching you all dumbly.A silver chime attached to the inside of each door rings whenever the door is opened, alerting the tower’s inhabitants. A staircase hugs the interior wall of this chamber, leading up to a landing with a door. The room itself contains sturdy wood-carved furnishings of giant proportions, including a table surrounded by four chairs. The walls are sculpted with ice murals depicting an army of hill, frost, fire, stone, and cloud giants. Four ogres guard the lower level. They wear fancy plumed helmets.
As you walk upstairs, the walls are sculpted with icy murals depicting cloud giants riding giant birds. An enormous bed with a headboard of ice sculpted to resemble clouds dominates the room. Bear furs are heaped upon the bed, and two large wooden chests rest at the bed’s foot. A humongous blue-skinned giant sits on the floor with his legs crossed while two ogres comb his snowy white hair. The giant’s hulking morningstar leans against the bed within arm’s reach.
"WHAT DO YOU CULTIST WANT NOW?!"he says, exasperated, awaiting a response.
Blagothkus raises his hand, the two ogres stop combing his hair.
"ASSISTANCE?"he muses. "NO CULTIST OF THE DRAGON HAS ASKED SUCH A REQUEST OF ME. IN FACT, NONE HAVE ENTERED THIS CHAMBER EXCEPT REZMIR AND JOS. NOT TO MENTION, YOU ARE THE FIRST TO KNEEL IN MY PRESENCE OR TREAT ME WITH RESPECT. CURIOUS.."
He leans forward and stares at you all for a moment, an inquisitive smirk on his face.
Messalina bows her head down in front of the Giant. "My lord, I apologize for telling you this, but I overheard the dragon speaking of how your kindred are mentally inferior to its' kind and how you were foolish for ever assuming that you could demand payment for working with a dragon when serving dragonkind is the rightful mission of all creatures that do not want to perish."
Deception: 21
Messalina looks up at the giant, but doesn't make eye contact, still trying to look humble.
"Merely a member of the smallfolk who recognizes the strength of giantkind."
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Insight: 15
"IS THAT SO."he says, carefully. "AND, WHY WOULD A DRAGON CULTIST ADMIT SUCH A THING TO GIANTKIND, SURELY YOU KNOW DRAGONS AND GIANTS ARE NOT ALLIES IN THE SLIGHTEST. WHAT WOULD YOU GAIN FROM TELLING ME THIS INFORMATION? ADMITTING WHAT YOU HAVE WOULD GET IN YOU IN TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUPERIORS."
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"Our superiors don't treat us right already. And it appears that they don't intend on treating you right already. I have already told you that I have a great amount of respect for your kind, but if they abuse us and openly disrespect you, then perhaps we shouldn't be serving them any longer."
Persuasion: 25 (If this is more of a Deception roll, subtract 3 from the result of the roll)
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Camilla blinked, and looked at the camera like she was on The Office, a wry look of amusement on her face.
Messalina sends Camilla a Message that only she can hear. "This is probably inappropriate timing, but after this whole flying dragon castle business is done, do you want to go out for drinks? Just the two of us?"
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Li'riya blinks. "Perhaps they could listen and tell us about goings-on in the castle?" she suggests to Edward.
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"It's definitely a good idea. They already work here, no one is going to pay much attention to what they see or overhear, so long as the dragon gets fed."
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Messalina kneels down and talks to the Kobolds. "By the way, if any of you come into contact with the person in charge of this tower, could you make it a point to see if there is anyone they're particularly close to? And if so, could you describe what they look like, their personality, and if they seem to have a secret handshake?"
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"Rezmir in charge. She talks to Red Wizards. Making plans to have Wizards summon Dragon Queen with help of masks. Rezmir has one. Storm giant not to happy about arrangement, we can tell."
"Thank you for your assistance. Don't tell anyone that you've told us this, or we'll kill you. Goodnight." Messalina walks out and closes the door behind her.
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All the kobolds stare into the camera as if they're on The Office.
Messalina ignores the Kobolds as she exits and turns towards the group. "Well, we have the information we were after, what do you propose we do now?"
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(I'll see what you all say and voice Camilla's opinion after)
Li'riya raises an eyebrow at Messalina. "You certainly know how to make allies," she says dryly. "I think we still don't know the why, or if the storm giants just want better food or if they could be persuaded to turn against the cult. That feels important."
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
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"Perhaps the giants are being offered a cut of the treasure. Or maybe the offer is that in exchange for their collaboration, the giants won't get attacked when the cult brings Tiamat back."
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Astrid: “Maybe we should go have a little chat with the giants? Complimenting them on their inflated egos might help loosen their tongues? That way, we can truly find out what the cults plans are.”
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
"Storm giant leader can be found in control room."
"Then let's go there," Li'riya suggests.
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
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AREA 22 - CLOUD GIANT TOWER
This 70-foot-tall tower has a parapet rooftop, two unlocked doors at ground level, and no windows. The tower interior is split into two levels, each with a 30-foot-high ceiling. A staircase of chiseled ice hugs the interior wall, connecting both levels. Three ogres are on the tower rooftop, watching you all dumbly. A silver chime attached to the inside of each door rings whenever the door is opened, alerting the tower’s inhabitants. A staircase hugs the interior wall of this chamber, leading up to a landing with a door. The room itself contains sturdy wood-carved furnishings of giant proportions, including a table surrounded by four chairs. The walls are sculpted with ice murals depicting an army of hill, frost, fire, stone, and cloud giants. Four ogres guard the lower level. They wear fancy plumed helmets.
As you walk upstairs, the walls are sculpted with icy murals depicting cloud giants riding giant birds. An enormous bed with a headboard of ice sculpted to resemble clouds dominates the room. Bear furs are heaped upon the bed, and two large wooden chests rest at the bed’s foot. A humongous blue-skinned giant sits on the floor with his legs crossed while two ogres comb his snowy white hair. The giant’s hulking morningstar leans against the bed within arm’s reach.
"WHAT DO YOU CULTIST WANT NOW?!" he says, exasperated, awaiting a response.
Insight: 15
Blagothkus raises his hand, the two ogres stop combing his hair.
"ASSISTANCE?" he muses. "NO CULTIST OF THE DRAGON HAS ASKED SUCH A REQUEST OF ME. IN FACT, NONE HAVE ENTERED THIS CHAMBER EXCEPT REZMIR AND JOS. NOT TO MENTION, YOU ARE THE FIRST TO KNEEL IN MY PRESENCE OR TREAT ME WITH RESPECT. CURIOUS.."
He leans forward and stares at you all for a moment, an inquisitive smirk on his face.
"WHO ARE YOU, REALLY?"
Messalina bows her head down in front of the Giant. "My lord, I apologize for telling you this, but I overheard the dragon speaking of how your kindred are mentally inferior to its' kind and how you were foolish for ever assuming that you could demand payment for working with a dragon when serving dragonkind is the rightful mission of all creatures that do not want to perish."
Deception: 21
Messalina looks up at the giant, but doesn't make eye contact, still trying to look humble.
"Merely a member of the smallfolk who recognizes the strength of giantkind."
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Insight: 15
"IS THAT SO." he says, carefully. "AND, WHY WOULD A DRAGON CULTIST ADMIT SUCH A THING TO GIANTKIND, SURELY YOU KNOW DRAGONS AND GIANTS ARE NOT ALLIES IN THE SLIGHTEST. WHAT WOULD YOU GAIN FROM TELLING ME THIS INFORMATION? ADMITTING WHAT YOU HAVE WOULD GET IN YOU IN TROUBLE WITH YOUR SUPERIORS."
"Our superiors don't treat us right already. And it appears that they don't intend on treating you right already. I have already told you that I have a great amount of respect for your kind, but if they abuse us and openly disrespect you, then perhaps we shouldn't be serving them any longer."
Persuasion: 25 (If this is more of a Deception roll, subtract 3 from the result of the roll)
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