Noting that everyone seems to be in agreement with his orders, Captain Zodge says, "Good - the sooner the better. The Flaming Fist must never be seen to be weak or inept."
He turns around and heads back to his entourage behind him and shouts, "All right you dogs - let's finish cleaning up here and head back to the barracks - our relief has arrived."
From another street, two dozen Flaming Fist members arrive and begin to shore up the fortifications around the Basilisk Gates. Some set up on the approaching intersection to divert foot traffic back and away, others climb the battlements, and a small group at the side door by the main gate, processing a select few of incoming refugees.
So... The day is yours... Where to? You are currently at the Basilisk Gate, the major gate on the upper right wall of the city image below.
// is Tarina familiar to us? Did she take a role in the coup for or against? We are near the Elfsong, should we go straight there? //
Tarina is not known by any of you. As far as any of you would be aware, she was not involved. The Elfsong Tavern is in the Basilisk's Gate area and so is close by. It is somewhat famous, any in your party living in Baldur’s Gate for more than six months would have heard of it for its particular quirk and should be able to find it easily. Those living in the city for over a year would know more specifics (see spoiler).
Elfsong's Tavern
From time to time, the disembodied voice of a female elf fills the tavern with a melancholy song, giving the establishment its name. The ballad isn’t loud enough to disrupt conversation, but most patrons stop speaking when the elfsong begins, then resume only after it ends. Many customers frequent the tavern in the hopes of hearing it. Those who speak Elvish can understand the lyrics, which lament an unnamed lover lost at sea. No one is sure how the spirit came to haunt the tavern, just as no one can predict when it will sing again.
“So...how do we figure out who this Tarina is? She’s a spy, right? Did any of you guys get a description from Zodge before we left?” Oswin adjusts his armor again, as if it’s still a little uncomfortable around the shoulders.
"Only one way to find out. The tavern is just down this way." Snap gestures towards the tavern with his palm facing the others as if to schoo them towards the tavern, then falls in behind them.
From the back of the group, Snap guides them to the Elfsong's Tavern - Tzo Tzo and Dar'khan carrying a conversation upfront as he does. They approach the tavern from the east, reaching the end of the wall they turn in towards the front door and nearly run into a large half-ogre in hide armor with a great axe standing by her side in a corner. She is currently concerned with the consumption of a whole rotisserie chicken.
She pauses for a second, mid-bite, and looks over the group, pausing at their weapons as she does. She then grunts, pieces of chicken flying out of her mouth as she does, "No fighting." She then nods towards the door and smiles.
For anyone who has been to the Elfsong's Tavern before:
The half-ogre posted at the door is the bouncer 'Skoona' who was hired by Alan Alyth, the tavern’s current owner and proprietor, a couple years back. The number of fights haven't necessarily decreased since she was brought on, but staff life expectancy has increased... the same cannot be said for the patrons. The business of the tavern's security is the staff's well-being and no one else's.
Tzo-Tzo stays silent as she follows the group into the bar. She spares a glance to Skoona, but nothing hostile. She would prefer her level one insides stay inside her body.
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As you walk into the tavern, you notice that while the decor is a bit on the older side, everything is surprisingly clean. A new suit of armor has been set-up just to the left of the front doors when you walk-in.
Across the room, the proprietor, Alan Alyth tends bar. Constantly moving between the bar, what seems to be a kitchen in the back, and the various patrons within the Taproom, are two young men. They take orders, deliver drinks and food to tables, and joke with the clientele.
Well-armed patrons huddle around tables in the main room and in private booths. Three padded chairs are angled toward a fireplace on the east wall, underneath the creaky wooden staircase that climbs to the second floor. Some drunk is usually passed out on the couch against the north wall - and today is no exception.
Next to the couch sits a wooden sea chest - it's been left open. One of the patrons rummages around before pulling a set of dragonchess out and returning to her seat, in which she and her companion begin to set up the game.
Skoona pops her head in the door and bellows across the tavern, "Almost done with food, Boss!" The bartender looks up and gives a wave of acknowledgement to the half-ogre before returning to the drink order he was working on.
Welcome to the Elfsong's Tavern.... What do you do?
Tzo-Tzo turns to the rest of the group, “I believe we should be off. It would be best to act while day remains.”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
So... The day is yours... Where to? You are currently at the Basilisk Gate, the major gate on the upper right wall of the city image below.
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
// is Tarina familiar to us? Did she take a role in the coup for or against? We are near the Elfsong, should we go straight there? //
Tarina is not known by any of you. As far as any of you would be aware, she was not involved. The Elfsong Tavern is in the Basilisk's Gate area and so is close by. It is somewhat famous, any in your party living in Baldur’s Gate for more than six months would have heard of it for its particular quirk and should be able to find it easily. Those living in the city for over a year would know more specifics (see spoiler).
Elfsong's Tavern
From time to time, the disembodied voice of a female elf fills the tavern with a melancholy song, giving the establishment its name. The ballad isn’t loud enough to disrupt conversation, but most patrons stop speaking when the elfsong begins, then resume only after it ends. Many customers frequent the tavern in the hopes of hearing it. Those who speak Elvish can understand the lyrics, which lament an unnamed lover lost at sea. No one is sure how the spirit came to haunt the tavern, just as no one can predict when it will sing again.
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
“So...how do we figure out who this Tarina is? She’s a spy, right? Did any of you guys get a description from Zodge before we left?” Oswin adjusts his armor again, as if it’s still a little uncomfortable around the shoulders.
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
"I thought we'd ask. If he is giving out her name to random recruits he just met then I assume that part isn't a big secret." Keth shrugs.
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"Only one way to find out. The tavern is just down this way." Snap gestures towards the tavern with his palm facing the others as if to schoo them towards the tavern, then falls in behind them.
Dar follows close behind Keth, almost like she is trying to hide in his shadow. "I don't like the elfsong tavern, it's creepy"
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Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Tzo-Tzo raises a brow, “And what exactly is so ‘spooky’ about it?”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
"The guys in there always look at me funny, makes my skin crawl. oh, the singing ghost is neat though!"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Tzo purses her lips, not that you can see here face, “Ghosts. Of course. The more things change, I suppose.” Tzo shrugs.
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Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
"well I assume it's a ghost and not another disembodied voice in my head, cause other people can hear this one"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Tzo-Tzo pauses for a second. She then... “laughs.” “Ha. Ha. That is... very amusing. Ha.”
That whole scene was just horribly uncomfortable.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Keth follows the group quietly, every once and a while he mutters things like "Gonna get me killed." his hand resting comfortably on his great axe.
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DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
For anyone who has been to the Elfsong's Tavern before:
The half-ogre posted at the door is the bouncer 'Skoona' who was hired by Alan Alyth, the tavern’s current owner and proprietor, a couple years back. The number of fights haven't necessarily decreased since she was brought on, but staff life expectancy has increased... the same cannot be said for the patrons. The business of the tavern's security is the staff's well-being and no one else's.
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Keth's shoulders slump in a pouty gesture... "Fine." Then he sighs dramatically as they walk in.
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DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
Oswin gives the half-ogre a wide berth as he follows Keth.
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Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
"hi skoona! i hope you enjoy your chicken!"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Tzo-Tzo stays silent as she follows the group into the bar. She spares a glance to Skoona, but nothing hostile. She would prefer her level one insides stay inside her body.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Welcome to the Elfsong's Tavern.... What do you do?
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'