Tzo-Tzo frowns, Limbo was much better at this sort of thing, but remains placid, “A mutual associate sent us to meet with you regarding a certain... problem. I believe the word ‘cult’ was thrown around.”
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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
The bar where Keth and Oswin are seated now nearly empty, a patron walks up and orders an ale from Alan. He comments as he sits, "Strange tidings my friends - strange tidings indeed. Ravengard hasn't been found since he went off to see Eltruel, and now we're left without a Grand Duke. I'll bet you my last copper piece that Thalamra Vanthampur is going to take over. Practically born in the sewers, she was, and more vicious than a swarm of rats."
Alan quickly responds, "How about you stop betting and pay me instead?"
Tzo-Tzo frowns, Limbo was much better at this sort of thing, but remains placid, “A mutual associate sent us to meet with you regarding a certain... problem. I believe the word ‘cult’ was thrown around.”
Tarina gives Tzo-Tzo a once over, and laughs, "The only cult around here is us four here religiously throwing dice on a near daily basis - and me taking my daily tithing each of them. Ha! I don't know where you're from - not from around here.. Chult maybe? Either way, you should probably speak plainly on what you want, or I'll have to keep "Tarina" away from you."
A disappointed sigh can be heard from the stairs. Both Keth and Oswin have joined Dar and Snap on the second floor. Keth looks particularly bored.
Tzo-Tzo pulls up her scarf a bit more, “Yes, I’m... new. In any case, I will be clear. I and my associates were hired into the Flaming Fist. A Captain Zodge tasked us with finding and eliminating the Dead Three. To this end, he said that you would be the best help. I am still... learning the customs of this place, forgive me.”
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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
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Keth walks up silently behind Tzo-Tzo and quietly crosses his arms... waiting. He does not look angry, happy. His face is totally devoid of any emotion. His eyes do glance around noting where everyone is.
The burly half-orc, a shipwright it seems, sitting to the left of Tarina, flexes his muscles at the mention of 'The Flaming Fist' and begins to get up - at which point Keth steps into his field of vision standing behind Tzo-Tzo. The half-orc shipwright continues standing, but then raises his hands over his head doing a full body stretch. He then promptly sits down and then half-smiles before looking into his mug of ale.
Everyone at the table laughs, then Tarina turns to the shipwright, "What are you searching for in there, Whaul Nightley? Your backbone?"
He snorts back, "Oy, I like a good fight as much as the next one... besides I was just stretching - we've been playing for a while, Tarina."
She then stands and stretches herself, turns and sits on the table. She takes a look at all of you, responding to Tzo-Tzo as she does, "So, Zodge is calling in a chip, eh? Well, last I checked, he and I were square - so if he wants something from me, I'm thinking I'll be getting something out of you... seeing as you, and I assume all of them, -" she gestures at the party as a whole "- are here representing the good captain."
Tzo-Tzo shrugs, “I am simply looking for answers. If you require further benefit, then I desire to know something in addition to the Dead Three. Have you heard of a creature, wearing the body of a Gith, named Xars?”
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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
She continues, almost lecturing, "Let me get this straight - you lot come in here asking for a favor, and when I ask for a simple quid pro quo, you ask for yet another favor?"
She then smiles wryly, "Well, the price of Zodge's request just went up."
The scarred-faced halfing in the back of the room chuckles. Meanwhile, the rest of the players at the table sigh, seemingly resigned to the fact that their game is at an official pause.
Keth steps forward looks directly at Tarina, "Name the price and we will decide. I have no patience with this nonsense. You have information. We want it, give it or not and you can finish your game in peace."
Tzo-Tzo shakes her head, “I misunderstood nothing. I am more than willing to complete your request if you can get me that information, regardless of if it is extra work or not.”
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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
"You want two for the price of one, that is not how I work - I don't give more than I receive," Tarina replies sourly to Tzo-Tzo.
She then eyes Keth, "A sensible response from you though. Fine... let me think."
A smile slowly spreads across her face - it is quite evident that she knows the ask she will make of you.
"I know what Captain Zodge wants - a hotbed of cultist activity, specifically, those who follow the Dead Three. I happen to know where that is and I will be happy to tell you... IF you help me deal with some friends of mine," offers Tarina.
"A ship arrived this morning to our fair docks: The Uncivil Serpent. Her captain and crew are here because they miss me so very much. I was going to duck out of the tavern when they arrived, and then the city, but now, that all you fine folk are here, better to just take the head of snake, so to speak, and not have to worry about this ever again," Tarina states with a wicked smile.
Tarina concludes flatly, "You help me get rid of them, and I'll tell you what I know about the Cult of the Dead Three."
"just burn the ship, oops collateral damage" Dar comments, oddly without a stammer/stutter
"I don't dislike your idea... umm... nice doll," Tarina responds somewhat put off by the sight of Dar holding the doll. "In any case," continues Tarina, "I expect that they are no longer on the ship and it's a nice ship - one worth stealing. Also, they docked this morning, and they know a lot of the same people I do in this city. Sure, they aren't as friendly as they are with old Nine-Fingers as I am, but, by now, they probably know where I'm at and are on their way. Only a matter of time."
"So - do you want to prepare for their arrival somehow? Or should I just shove off and you all get to tell Zodge you're out of leads?" Tarina asks.
Dar beams brightly at the 'complement' to Mr. Fluffins, even though the doll is far from nice as it seems to have had a traumatic life. There's even stains that look disturbingly like blood...
Your memories roll back to the conversation with Zodge - "collateral damage" was such an interesting phrase - but the memories are fleeting as your attention goes back to the compliment you received from Tarina about Mr. Fluffins.
Keth nods slowly at the words. "Buy me a drink and tell me about them and you have a deal. He places a hand on his axe. He sits with his back toward the entry way. He sets the axe on his lap and you can see the head of the axe is highly polished and Keth can see very well behind him.
"They usually have any spell slingers or healers with them? Have to take them first. Bring magic to a fight just isn't sporting."
//You can tell his adrenal is starting to flow, his skin starting to flush. He looks like a kid trying to be calm when their are presents to open on Christmas morning.
Tzo-Tzo frowns, Limbo was much better at this sort of thing, but remains placid, “A mutual associate sent us to meet with you regarding a certain... problem. I believe the word ‘cult’ was thrown around.”
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
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Tzo-Tzo pulls up her scarf a bit more, “Yes, I’m... new. In any case, I will be clear. I and my associates were hired into the Flaming Fist. A Captain Zodge tasked us with finding and eliminating the Dead Three. To this end, he said that you would be the best help. I am still... learning the customs of this place, forgive me.”
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 walks up silently behind Tzo-Tzo and quietly crosses his arms... waiting. He does not look angry, happy. His face is totally devoid of any emotion. His eyes do glance around noting where everyone is.
Intimidation: 6
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Tzo-Tzo shrugs, “I am simply looking for answers. If you require further benefit, then I desire to know something in addition to the Dead Three. Have you heard of a creature, wearing the body of a Gith, named Xars?”
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 raises an eyebrow at Tzo, then looks directly at the half-orc.
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
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 steps forward looks directly at Tarina, "Name the price and we will decide. I have no patience with this nonsense. You have information. We want it, give it or not and you can finish your game in peace."
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
"I-i-i think Zoo-Zoo just misunderstood i-i-is all" Dar stammers pulling the back of Keth's pant-leg lightly.
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Tzo-Tzo shakes her head, “I misunderstood nothing. I am more than willing to complete your request if you can get me that information, regardless of if it is extra work or not.”
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
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
"just burn the ship, oops collateral damage" Dar comments, oddly without a stammer/stutter
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
Dar beams brightly at the 'complement' to Mr. Fluffins, even though the doll is far from nice as it seems to have had a traumatic life. There's even stains that look disturbingly like blood...
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
// Please roll a History (INT) check...
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
rolled a 7 in discord
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Your memories roll back to the conversation with Zodge - "collateral damage" was such an interesting phrase - but the memories are fleeting as your attention goes back to the compliment you received from Tarina about Mr. Fluffins.
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 nods slowly at the words. "Buy me a drink and tell me about them and you have a deal. He places a hand on his axe. He sits with his back toward the entry way. He sets the axe on his lap and you can see the head of the axe is highly polished and Keth can see very well behind him.
"They usually have any spell slingers or healers with them? Have to take them first. Bring magic to a fight just isn't sporting."
//You can tell his adrenal is starting to flow, his skin starting to flush. He looks like a kid trying to be calm when their are presents to open on Christmas morning.
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )