With no airship in sight, Umbriel says "We still need to get to Yartar to investigate that gambling chip. We can ask around to see if there's a wizard or an organization willing to teleport us there, or we can buy horses- for transportation, not food," he says, with a quick glance toward Droop.
Droop looks at you out of the corner of his eye, and doesn't say anything, but does break into a sly grin.
You get to the Hosttower of the Arcane and are greeted by a stone gargoyle overlooking the tall double doors. It's face springs to life and it asks "Greetings! What business do you have with the Arcane Brotherhood? It better be good as it is dinner time!"
" We need a teleport...also we have information on the giant attack."
She cocked her head to the side, " I must say, you have excellent cheekbones....most amazing artisanship. You should be extremly proud to have been made so exquisitely handsome."
" We need a teleport...also we have information on the giant attack."
She cocked her head to the side, " I must say, you have excellent cheekbones....most amazing artisanship. You should be extremly proud to have been made so exquisitely handsome."
The gargoyle head turns away shyly. "Oh stop it! I do have nice cheekbones, don't I?!? Very well, come in, come in!" and the door opens into a fairly large reception office. There is no desk, but there are large stuffed leather chairs around a fire place.
The gargoyle says "Stefan will be down shortly."
And moments after that a half elf, younger, but hard to tell how old appears. "Welcome to the Hosttower Arcane. What is this you know about the attacking Giants?"
Umbriel clears his throat and steps forward. "Greetings, sir. Stefan, is it? We are a band of companions searching for answers to a myriad of problems plaguing the region. We have uncovered elements of unrest among the giants, and this upheaval has opened the door for unscrupulous vagrants, like those your city's defenders defeated, to seek easy prey among the small folk of the realm. This particular group had recently laid waste to Port Llast, and we managed to kill several of their number in the town, though not without some cost to our party. We set fire to their ship, trying to prevent their predations elsewhere, but fortunately their appetites outweighed their ability when it came to defending your city.
"As to why we've come to your door, we expected to meet some other companions of ours in possession of an airship, but due to certain delays, we appear to have missed them. We're actually hoping you might be able to transport us through magical means to the city of Yartar, where we intend to pursue a particular line of questioning, one that may restore balance to the Ordning if we're successful."
"Well that is quite the history with the giants. I'm glad that little patch of unpleasantness is over!"
He looks you up and down for a moment.
"Let me be frank with you. We would Normally charge a thousand gold for a teleport group ofyour size. I'll letyou have it for 500 gold. But it can't be today, it will have to be tomorrow. And it won't be Yortar, but it will be close. Come back in the morning and We'll see who can getyou the closest!"
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"We are clearly heroes of the North, fighting for the survival of all of the free peoples. I am more than happy to come back tomorrow, but even 500 gold... how about we say 250?"
OCC: Persuasion 21
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Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
It doesn't take too long to get directions to The Seven Ponies. When you get to the inn, you find that it has a large stable, and the inn itself looks like a pretty nice establishment.
Rooms with private baths can be had for 3 gold per night, and the meal is another 1 gold per person.
During dinner, a clerk approaches you with a note. "Ahem, this was left here a couple of days ago for a group mostly matching your description."
The note says: "Parked in a clearing to the north of the city. -Deselphine"
Droop looks at you out of the corner of his eye, and doesn't say anything, but does break into a sly grin.
"Oy yourself! In the bloody Hosttower of the Arcane of course!" and he nods towards the ghastly tower that well, towers over the city.
" Sorted. Lets head there, Boys and Girls."
You get to the Hosttower of the Arcane and are greeted by a stone gargoyle overlooking the tall double doors. It's face springs to life and it asks "Greetings! What business do you have with the Arcane Brotherhood? It better be good as it is dinner time!"
" We need a teleport...also we have information on the giant attack."
She cocked her head to the side, " I must say, you have excellent cheekbones....most amazing artisanship. You should be extremly proud to have been made so exquisitely handsome."
Make a Persuasion check...with advantage!
Baeshra tags along with the others, swapping horse recipes with Droop.
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The gargoyle head turns away shyly. "Oh stop it! I do have nice cheekbones, don't I?!? Very well, come in, come in!" and the door opens into a fairly large reception office. There is no desk, but there are large stuffed leather chairs around a fire place.
The gargoyle says "Stefan will be down shortly."
And moments after that a half elf, younger, but hard to tell how old appears. "Welcome to the Hosttower Arcane. What is this you know about the attacking Giants?"
Lyngheid decided she had pushed her luck far enough for one day and opened the floor for others to reply.
Umbriel clears his throat and steps forward. "Greetings, sir. Stefan, is it? We are a band of companions searching for answers to a myriad of problems plaguing the region. We have uncovered elements of unrest among the giants, and this upheaval has opened the door for unscrupulous vagrants, like those your city's defenders defeated, to seek easy prey among the small folk of the realm. This particular group had recently laid waste to Port Llast, and we managed to kill several of their number in the town, though not without some cost to our party. We set fire to their ship, trying to prevent their predations elsewhere, but fortunately their appetites outweighed their ability when it came to defending your city.
"As to why we've come to your door, we expected to meet some other companions of ours in possession of an airship, but due to certain delays, we appear to have missed them. We're actually hoping you might be able to transport us through magical means to the city of Yartar, where we intend to pursue a particular line of questioning, one that may restore balance to the Ordning if we're successful."
"Well that is quite the history with the giants. I'm glad that little patch of unpleasantness is over!"
He looks you up and down for a moment.
"Let me be frank with you. We would Normally charge a thousand gold for a teleport group ofyour size. I'll letyou have it for 500 gold. But it can't be today, it will have to be tomorrow. And it won't be Yortar, but it will be close. Come back in the morning and We'll see who can getyou the closest!"
"We are clearly heroes of the North, fighting for the survival of all of the free peoples. I am more than happy to come back tomorrow, but even 500 gold... how about we say 250?"
OCC: Persuasion 21
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Lyngheid raised an unsuprised eyebrow at Nyx, they certainly had the coin.....but frugality was a good virtue to have in a wif.....friend.
"250! That's preposterous ! It can't be done. "
He looks around to see ifanyone is watching and whispers: "Where are you staying? I'll meet You there in the morning and teleport you myself. "
Baeshra looks to the others, "Is one place to stay better than another?"
Lyngheid shrugged, she'd never been here.
Droop steps forward with a toothy grin. "The inn with the most horse! Which one?"
Stefan looks down at Droop and asks "The Seven Ponies?!? I'll see you there in the morning."
After leaving the Hosttower, make an Investigation check to find an establishment called The Seven Ponies.
Lyngheid Investigation- 14 + Guidance 4
It doesn't take too long to get directions to The Seven Ponies. When you get to the inn, you find that it has a large stable, and the inn itself looks like a pretty nice establishment.
Rooms with private baths can be had for 3 gold per night, and the meal is another 1 gold per person.
During dinner, a clerk approaches you with a note. "Ahem, this was left here a couple of days ago for a group mostly matching your description."
The note says: "Parked in a clearing to the north of the city. -Deselphine"
" Well, found the ship."
" I'll spring for everyone to have a room with a private bath, that includes you Droop."
" Unless...anyone....uh, so.....dessert?"