Keth steps up the bar, "I'd like some ale and for you to point out Tarina." He smiles, his tusks showing. He quickly stops smiling as he remembers the effect his "smile" has sometimes. "Uh.. please."
Tzo-Tzo takes a long look around the tavern, and although there are definitely individuals here who have the air of a criminal, there are none that she recognizes.
Oswin grabs a pewter mug from the table and quickly takes a swig as he swaggers his way to the bar... he immediately spits it all back into the mug, spilling some on his hand, the floor and his shoes. Oswin peeks into the mug, and besides what seems to be stale ale, there is the spent ash of some sort of tobacco. He looks back at the table he picked it up from and sees a one-eyed half-orc with slicked-back hair, a glass of elven wine in one hand and a pipe in the other. The commotion caused by Oswin causes the half-orc to turn around. He sees Oswin holding the mug and calls to him in a deep gruff voice, "Thanks for grabbing my ash tray - a fresh one would be much appreciated." He then turns back and lets out a full-bellied laugh in reaction to something said by the person sitting across from him.
Keth steps up the bar, "I'd like some ale and for you to point out Tarina." He smiles, his tusks showing. He quickly stops smiling as he remembers the effect his "smile" has sometimes. "Uh.. please."
Delightful, Tzo-Tzo will draw nearer to the conversation then.
As you all approach the bar, you get a better view of Alan Alyth. He seems to be a half-elf, and, as is usually the case for half-elves, a handsome specimen. Seeing the group of you getting closer, Alan puts on an easy smile. Until he hears Snap's question. He gives a little sigh, but stops upon hearing Keth's request.
Addressing Snap, Alan says, "Sorry, my good fellow, but the big man asked for a drink - and paying customers get serviced first." He offhandedly tosses a towel in Oswin's direction and then turns around and pulls a fresh glass and fills it with ale, then presents it to Keth. "That will be one copper, please."
As he waits for payment, he brings his hand up to his chin, thoughtfully, "Tarina... hmm... Tarina... Tarina..." As he repeats the name of Captain Zodge's name, he looks at all of your that have gathered around Keth and he gives you all an expectant look. He looks at Keth's ale, then back to the lot of you.
Dar gently pats Oswins back, "there there, it's okay. you almost looked cool...." before looking to the bartender "i'll have...t-that is i-i'd l-l-like some... elf... wine" realizing that several people were looking at her she suddenly becomes rather shy and timid
"Elven wine?" Alan asks Dar with a smile. "A fine choice, young lady... That'll be a silver piece, please."
He turns around and searches for the appropriate glass. He finds a dusty wine glass, gives it a quick cleaning and places it on the bar. He produces a dusty bottle, uncorks it and pours into the glass. He pushes it forward to Dar with a beaming smile. He then asks, "Anyone else?"
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Tzo-Tzo turns to the swelling performance. Not one to lend herself to... fun... as a boring stick in the mud, Tzo-Tzo is constructing a mental layout of the area. To this end, she’s looking for any suspicious figures, hidden areas, demons, Dar’Khan’s knife about to go in my back, all that fun stuff.
Perception: 12
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Snap accepts the wine and acknowledges Alan with a nod, then chooses a chair by the fire to wait out the Elfsong quietly. Occasionally looking up at the other patrons, offering a neutral smile to any who meet his gaze.
The tavern quiets down, as all the patrons cease their conversation. Some, likely newcomers, smile with anticipation, while others already used to the ghostly lamentation sit quietly sipping their drinks and puffing on their smoking-weed. The lights in the tavern dim, despite the lanterns remaining untouched. The air becomes colder and humid, a slight fog forms whenever one exhales. Seemingly from the walls themselves, a slow, melancholic and beautiful voice begins singing in Elvish...
O laula Elturelin laulu
Vesi, metsä ja mäki
Aurinko valjelee hänen punaisilla kallioillaan
Ja kentät vihreitä ja vielä.
Tämä pitkäaikaisen ilon maa
Vahvan ja rohkean koti
Kaikkien tunnetuksi kaikissa maissa,
Ja ei koskaan orja.
O laula Elturelin laulu
Kun viholliset ovat hänen ovellaan
Hänen pellonsa repivät sorkkajalat
Jonkin infernal rannalta.
Nouse mahtava helvetin ratsastajia
Ota nopea, innokas miekkasi
Lataa sitten helvettiin
Ja hajota paholaisten laumoja.
O laula Elturelin laulu
Ja kun yö laskee
Nuku turvallisesti seuralaisen valon alla
Kunnes aamunkoitto soittaa.
Meitä sitoo kuolevainen liitto
Se päättyy vain kuolemaan
Ja niin me laulamme Elturelia
Viimeiseen hengenvetoon asti.
The song draws to an end and the lights brighten causing many to block there eyes. The room warms. The newcomers politely clap, but the old hats, the employees, Alan... all had stopped for the song, but somehow have lost their composure. Many simply remain still, looking at others around them in similar state, mouthing silent questions. Others seemingly having regained their composure move about the room as if looking for something in the walls, confusion plain on their face.
Alan no longer looks relaxed at the bar. He is standing erect, and still. Alan mutters to himself, "What? That... that's new."
As you all look around, the ones that were surprised and shocked, left still or otherwise, seemingly return to normalcy, going about what they were doing before, but occasionally they look around, as if confused.
Tzo-Tzo turns to the swelling performance. Not one to lend herself to... fun... as a boring stick in the mud, Tzo-Tzo is constructing a mental layout of the area. To this end, she’s looking for any suspicious figures, hidden areas, demons, Dar’Khan’s knife about to go in my back, all that fun stuff.
Perception: 17
Besides those that you figured earlier might be criminals of some kind, nothing really sticks out - less the armor by the doorway that looks considerably newer and cleaner than everything else. There seem to be no demons that you notice, nor any hidden areas... besides the small chest Alan has behind the bar, bolted to the floor.
Approach the bartender and discreetly ask about Tarina.
Tzo-Tzo glances around the bar, allowing the natives to do the talking, does she see anyone who see, eh, beat up during the nights?
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Oswin confidently accompanies Snap to the bar.
He grabs a random drink off a table as he approaches, and takes a swig before replacing it.
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Keth steps up the bar, "I'd like some ale and for you to point out Tarina." He smiles, his tusks showing. He quickly stops smiling as he remembers the effect his "smile" has sometimes. "Uh.. please."
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2-sigma check: 66, Tzo-Tzo's perception check: 18...
Tzo-Tzo takes a long look around the tavern, and although there are definitely individuals here who have the air of a criminal, there are none that she recognizes.
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Delightful, Tzo-Tzo will draw nearer to the conversation then.
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// 1 sigma check: 99, Oswin's Constitution saving throw: 10
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Dar gently pats Oswins back, "there there, it's okay. you almost looked cool...." before looking to the bartender "i'll have...t-that is i-i'd l-l-like some... elf... wine" realizing that several people were looking at her she suddenly becomes rather shy and timid
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Seeing Alan's look, Snap lays 3 silver in the bar in front of him and returns the expectant look.
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Keth tosses down a couple coppers. "Thanks"
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Tzo-Tzo turns to the swelling performance. Not one to lend herself to... fun... as a boring stick in the mud, Tzo-Tzo is constructing a mental layout of the area. To this end, she’s looking for any suspicious figures, hidden areas, demons, Dar’Khan’s knife about to go in my back, all that fun stuff.
Perception: 12
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Snap accepts the wine and acknowledges Alan with a nod, then chooses a chair by the fire to wait out the Elfsong quietly. Occasionally looking up at the other patrons, offering a neutral smile to any who meet his gaze.
What to do?
Oswin, please roll a history check.
For Oswin and Snap, who understand Elvish, the song sung was the following:
O sing a song of Elturel
Of water, woods, and hill
The sun dawns on her ruddy cliffs
And fields green and still.
This land of long-abiding joy
Home of the strong and brave
Renowned by all, across the realms,
And never once a slave.
O sing a song of Elturel
When foes are at her door
Her fields torn by cloven feet
From some infernal shore.
Arise the mighty Hellriders
Take up your swift, keen swords
Then charge into the hellish fray
And scatter devil hordes.
O sing a song of Elturel
And when the night does fall
Sleep safe beneath Companion’s light
Until the dawn does call.
We’re bound by mortal covenant
That only ends with death
And so we’ll sing of Elturel
Until our final breath.
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Besides those that you figured earlier might be criminals of some kind, nothing really sticks out - less the armor by the doorway that looks considerably newer and cleaner than everything else. There seem to be no demons that you notice, nor any hidden areas... besides the small chest Alan has behind the bar, bolted to the floor.
Dar'khan is Dar'khan.
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Tzo-Tzo shrugs, might as well enjoy the show then.
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Snap returns to Alan, "I take it that is not the song you normally hear...Do you understand Elvish?"
Tzo-Tzo turns to Snap, “Why? What did the song say? That word... ‘Elturelin?’ It sounds familiar. Have we heard that before?”
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