Ash frowns and immediately looks to Shuushar, communicating telepathically. "Wait... What?! What kind of talking did you do with them? What is the meaning of this?" Ash's hands clench a little and she frowns in annoyance.
"I told them we would come along peacefully. No need for violence. I am a complete pacifist, you know." Shuushar puts on the bindings and the Koa-Toa, carefully, begin to "handcuff" you all.
Jezzika pondered that question for a moment. Maybe a little TOO long for in recent times, that's really all she would do. Train, study, and plot how to run away to learn the secrets of the universe. "My house, Vandree, are weapon manufacturers in Menzoberranzan. For generations we would forge superior blades for whomever wanted to buy them. Naturally, this led me to learn martial training which interrupted my intellectual studies, but I did appreciate learning how to fight, how to eat well, and how to exercise and take care of the body. It taught me confidence, and courage, and willpower. As I started to explore the little tidbits of knowledge and power Umbra gave me, I frightened a lot of people with the things I could do, and I was the subject of much ridicule, curiosity, and teasing. From an early age, I knew I did not fit in with my family's plan, or Lolth's. Was that because Umbra took me under it's wing and changed me? Or perhaps I had these interests all along and Umbra nurtured them?" She paused for a moment, thinking. "Oh, and I can dance! Too bad there is no music."
Quinn chimes in,
"Would you care for a bit of music? Its been a bit since ive played, but no more than a week or so if youd like."
Ash gives Jezz a skeptical look, willing to follow her before glaring back at Shuushar. "Did we not JUST get out of cups Shuushar? Why are they taking up prisoner?" Ash remains as far back with Jezz as possible to buy them some time before they are cuffed. She looks to Jezz with worry. "Jezz? What do we do?" Seeing her give in to being cuffed, Ash sighs and offers her hands to the Kua-Toa, grumbling softly to herself.
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As the koa-toa village got closer, something completely unexpected happened. Another group of koa-toa ambushed the massive group of koa-toans that captured us, and a major battle erupted immediately. A koa-toan priestess cast a spell on us, and suddenly we could understand her.
"Quickly!!" the koa-toa priestess yelled among the fighting. "Follow me! Hurry! I will explain everything!"
Ash's eyes widen and complete surprise and confusion before she grabs Jezz's arm if possible. "**** it. Let's go!" She'll attempt to also pull some of the other members along with her and Jezz.
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Duke breaks out of his bonds because he's strong as **** and can easily bust out of weak-ass koa-toa bonds without effort and follows her. He turns to Shuushar as he does so. "Declaration: Do not handle the negotiations this time. We do not need another negative outcome."
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Amara lets herself get cuffed and follows, giving the others a reassuring look. When the priestess shows up, she blinks and shrugs at the others. "Well...shall we? Not like we have many other options."
Quickly reaching out to make sure Stool is firmly strapped to his backpack, Ree'lyn follows the priestess paying attention to the surroundings and trying to organize his senses.
You are all rushed away from the battle as two factions of Koa-Toans battle outside the gates. You are hurried into AREA 1 all the way on the left and you can hear the gates close quick behind you. Sloobludop is enclosed to the north and south by outer “walls” of heavy netting with sharp bone hooks woven into them. We were all escorted to the Shrine of the Sea Mother in the center of the village, AREA 3. When all seemed to settle down, you are escorted by the guards to a powerful looking koa-toan priest.
“I am Ploopploopeen, archpriest of the Sea Mother Blibdoolvpoolp. She answers my prayers by having you all delivered to me. Help us, and you will be rewarded for your service.” he explains. "The inhabitants of Sloobludop have lived in harmonious service to the will of the Sea Mother for some time. Oh, there were occasional “visionaries” who stirred up trouble.." and with that, he gives an annoyed look at Shuushar, "but nothing of any great concern. A few weeks ago, Bloppblippodd, my very own daughter, experienced a powerful vision of “Leemooggoogoon the Deep Father,” proclaiming him the new god of our people. This is heresy! She has backed up her claims with a great increase in her magical power, and new followers have flocked to her and I am losing followers! We are split in two, fighting among ourselves in our very village! The followers of the Deep Father, those that attacked you outside the village, have been making an increasing number of offerings on his altar — killing blood sacrifices then casting bloody chum into the waters of the Darklake, where it is consumed by … something."
"But..I have an idea. And you all can help me! Please??" Ploop begs.
"Come!" Ploop says, "You must be hungry! Let us eat, drink, and discuss my situation!" He leads you to a large royal hut. A large table is filled with food and drink, and it all looks delicious. "Let us eat first!"he claps his hands and servants pull out chairs and begin serving food.
As they are led away, Ash glances to Jezz, hopefully being able to get them both out of the cuffs. She will whisper softly. "Do we have a choice? Shouldn't we focus on... getting away from... The other drow?"
Once they sit down for food, Ash will skeptically inspect her food, trying to make it look casual. Once she decides it is alright, she hesitantly eats her food, trying to see what is in their glasses before she takes a sip. (What is she drinking?)
Not wishing to be indelicate to the amphibious people, Ree'lyn eyes the food that has been brought, making sure his senses are Keen and warning him against unpleasant dishes.
"See anything you like, Stool?" - the Drow asks to the Myconid.
You all are released from your binds and allowed to keep your gear. There are about 500 koa-toans in the village, so they are not afraid of you all taking over the village or escaping. However, so far, everyone is treating you nicely.
"The drow would not dare enter a koa-toan village of this population, especially a small hunting team."Jezzika reassures Ash, patting her thigh. "They would be killed for s-HHH!"
Jezzika gasps as she recognizes some of the dishes. Nearly drooling, her eyes widen to the size of dinner plates as she's served, and waits for everyone else before starting to eat, as patiently as she can.
They are serving various regular and alcoholic beverages along with the food.
"Declaration: We did not come here to be imprisoned. This is not an acceptable result. Attempt to re-negotiate."
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Ash frowns and immediately looks to Shuushar, communicating telepathically. "Wait... What?! What kind of talking did you do with them? What is the meaning of this?" Ash's hands clench a little and she frowns in annoyance.
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"I told them we would come along peacefully. No need for violence. I am a complete pacifist, you know." Shuushar puts on the bindings and the Koa-Toa, carefully, begin to "handcuff" you all.
Quinn chimes in,
"Would you care for a bit of music? Its been a bit since ive played, but no more than a week or so if youd like."
Quinn pulls out his pan flute and begins,
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Duke allows them to take him in, but he makes a note in his memory banks to express his displeasure with Shuushar later, should the opportunity arise.
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Jezzika gives Quinn a humorous look. "Not NOW, Quinn." she almost laughs while being cuffed.
Ash gives Jezz a skeptical look, willing to follow her before glaring back at Shuushar. "Did we not JUST get out of cups Shuushar? Why are they taking up prisoner?" Ash remains as far back with Jezz as possible to buy them some time before they are cuffed. She looks to Jezz with worry. "Jezz? What do we do?" Seeing her give in to being cuffed, Ash sighs and offers her hands to the Kua-Toa, grumbling softly to herself.
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“We surrender.” Svana answers Ashryn as she accepts getting cuffed. “We escaped once, we can do it again.“
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"Follow along." she said softly. "Don't worry. We'll figure something out. We've been captives before." she winks.
As the koa-toa village got closer, something completely unexpected happened. Another group of koa-toa ambushed the massive group of koa-toans that captured us, and a major battle erupted immediately. A koa-toan priestess cast a spell on us, and suddenly we could understand her.
"Quickly!!" the koa-toa priestess yelled among the fighting. "Follow me! Hurry! I will explain everything!"
Ash's eyes widen and complete surprise and confusion before she grabs Jezz's arm if possible. "**** it. Let's go!" She'll attempt to also pull some of the other members along with her and Jezz.
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
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Duke breaks out of his bonds because he's strong as **** and can easily bust out of weak-ass koa-toa bonds without effort and follows her. He turns to Shuushar as he does so. "Declaration: Do not handle the negotiations this time. We do not need another negative outcome."
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Amara lets herself get cuffed and follows, giving the others a reassuring look. When the priestess shows up, she blinks and shrugs at the others. "Well...shall we? Not like we have many other options."
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Ree'lyn | Drow | Warlock | Level 2 | AC 15 | HP 14/14 | Temporary HP 8/8 | Cantrips Known 2 | Spells Known 3 | Spell Slots 2/2 | Slot Level 1 | Innate spells 1| Eldritch Invocations 2
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Quickly reaching out to make sure Stool is firmly strapped to his backpack, Ree'lyn follows the priestess paying attention to the surroundings and trying to organize his senses.
You are all rushed away from the battle as two factions of Koa-Toans battle outside the gates. You are hurried into AREA 1 all the way on the left and you can hear the gates close quick behind you. Sloobludop is enclosed to the north and south by outer “walls” of heavy netting with sharp bone hooks woven into them. We were all escorted to the Shrine of the Sea Mother in the center of the village, AREA 3. When all seemed to settle down, you are escorted by the guards to a powerful looking koa-toan priest.
“I am Ploopploopeen, archpriest of the Sea Mother Blibdoolvpoolp. She answers my prayers by having you all delivered to me. Help us, and you will be rewarded for your service.” he explains. "The inhabitants of Sloobludop have lived in harmonious service to the will of the Sea Mother for some time. Oh, there were occasional “visionaries” who stirred up trouble.." and with that, he gives an annoyed look at Shuushar, "but nothing of any great concern. A few weeks ago, Bloppblippodd, my very own daughter, experienced a powerful vision of “Leemooggoogoon the Deep Father,” proclaiming him the new god of our people. This is heresy! She has backed up her claims with a great increase in her magical power, and new followers have flocked to her and I am losing followers! We are split in two, fighting among ourselves in our very village! The followers of the Deep Father, those that attacked you outside the village, have been making an increasing number of offerings on his altar — killing blood sacrifices then casting bloody chum into the waters of the Darklake, where it is consumed by … something."
"But..I have an idea. And you all can help me! Please??" Ploop begs.
"Inquisition: How can we assist you?"
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"Come!" Ploop says, "You must be hungry! Let us eat, drink, and discuss my situation!" He leads you to a large royal hut. A large table is filled with food and drink, and it all looks delicious. "Let us eat first!" he claps his hands and servants pull out chairs and begin serving food.
As they are led away, Ash glances to Jezz, hopefully being able to get them both out of the cuffs. She will whisper softly. "Do we have a choice? Shouldn't we focus on... getting away from... The other drow?"
Once they sit down for food, Ash will skeptically inspect her food, trying to make it look casual. Once she decides it is alright, she hesitantly eats her food, trying to see what is in their glasses before she takes a sip. (What is she drinking?)
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
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Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
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Not wishing to be indelicate to the amphibious people, Ree'lyn eyes the food that has been brought, making sure his senses are Keen and warning him against unpleasant dishes.
" See anything you like, Stool?" - the Drow asks to the Myconid.
You all are released from your binds and allowed to keep your gear. There are about 500 koa-toans in the village, so they are not afraid of you all taking over the village or escaping. However, so far, everyone is treating you nicely.
"The drow would not dare enter a koa-toan village of this population, especially a small hunting team." Jezzika reassures Ash, patting her thigh. "They would be killed for s-HHH!"
Jezzika gasps as she recognizes some of the dishes. Nearly drooling, her eyes widen to the size of dinner plates as she's served, and waits for everyone else before starting to eat, as patiently as she can.
They are serving various regular and alcoholic beverages along with the food.