”Tell them of the dragon and we can be on our way. Do you all think we need to have them sign some parchment or something proving we have been here so we can get our payment?”
Leovold tries to finish introducing himself and his position and convey the message. "Probably not a bad idea, though to get some means of proving our actions."
The pair of dwarves finally calm down, though they clearly cannot shake the feeling of awe that a lion is talking to them - in Dwarvish at that.
They introduce themselves as Dazlyn Grayshard and Norbus Ironrune. They agree to sign a parchment, but just before Dazlyn hands it over, Norbus whispers to his partner: "Wait. these adventures may help us to finally continue the investigation."
Dazlyn looks at Norbus, then back to the party. "I know this might be a lot to ask, but would you help us explore the temple? We barely got in before we were forced to retreat because of some kind of monster! We have an old map we could give you...."
"Dazlyn!" Norbus shouts.
Panicked, Dazlyn continues: "If you agree to split what you find inside with us."
(ooc: translated from Dwarvish with the assumption that Leovold would continue to act as a reliable interpreter.)
Nimue hears the debating and inserts herself in the conversation and says "Investigation?? What did you find? I have quite the interest in items found around here. We can work the details out later but tell me what you think is down there and we can decide if it is worth risking our lives for it."
Nimue observes the dwarves as they converse with Leovold, but from her glances alone, she can only tell that they are working-class dwarves that may be fond of sandwiches.
The dwarves rummage through their belongings before revealing a pair of carved stone heads, as well as several gemstones.
"This is an ancient religious temple that was used to serve the dwarven god of Abbathor. Our history tells us that valuable jewels were used extensively in the rituals."
Nimue looks at the jewels and is intrigued by what she sees. She continues "Yes yes as the brute here says what did did you leave down there behind the monsters??"
" It certainly doesn't sound like something we couldn't handle, and I would be more than willing to help to show a good attitude towards my subjects." Leovold then casually looks in another direction and scratches his chin before continuing, " And it is rare to have too much coin."
He grins at the statement of the goliath. " And there is always the thrill. Yes."
He turns back to the dwarves and addresses them. " But you two. I'm worried you might simply get hurt in the combat. What experience do you two have?"
"No, no...we will not be going in.....not after that. We were actually preparing to leave for other lands regardless... We will wait out here while you explore the temple. Here is the map. There is sure to be more of value deeper inside."
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The party agrees to enter the temple. In the hallway, spikes hammered into the floor hold open two sets of double doors. A door to the north stands open, with a room beyond it holding nothing but rubble.
Upon entering the main area, the group immediately sees a pair of the slimes that the dwarves warned them about.
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Nimue tells the lion "You probably want to duck real quick..." as she thrived out her hand an utters an incantation. A green and blue energy zips around her hand and makes a bit of a crackling sound as she releases and eldritch blast at the slime at F,3.
Attack: 14 Damage: 6
Numquam will remain on her shoulder but keep a look out for any new threats.
Unable to get a clear shot in the dark, cramped space, Nimue's initial blast barely grazes the slime (1) [F3]. However, this alerts the slime of threats as it begins to move towards the group. It moves from F3 to D4 by the pillar.
The slime has taken 1 damage.
(ooc: I will not post an updated map until more rounds have taken place for efficiency's sake.)
in one fluid motion facebreaker glides across the floor to his opponent(D4), hits the monster with the backend of his spear, and immediately follows up with a backfist.
Dusty speaks up.
”Tell them of the dragon and we can be on our way. Do you all think we need to have them sign some parchment or something proving we have been here so we can get our payment?”
Leovold tries to finish introducing himself and his position and convey the message. "Probably not a bad idea, though to get some means of proving our actions."
The pair of dwarves finally calm down, though they clearly cannot shake the feeling of awe that a lion is talking to them - in Dwarvish at that.
They introduce themselves as Dazlyn Grayshard and Norbus Ironrune. They agree to sign a parchment, but just before Dazlyn hands it over, Norbus whispers to his partner: "Wait. these adventures may help us to finally continue the investigation."
Dazlyn looks at Norbus, then back to the party. "I know this might be a lot to ask, but would you help us explore the temple? We barely got in before we were forced to retreat because of some kind of monster! We have an old map we could give you...."
"Dazlyn!" Norbus shouts.
Panicked, Dazlyn continues: "If you agree to split what you find inside with us."
(ooc: translated from Dwarvish with the assumption that Leovold would continue to act as a reliable interpreter.)
Nimue wants to size up the dwarves for combat abilities
Perception check 5
Nimue hears the debating and inserts herself in the conversation and says "Investigation?? What did you find? I have quite the interest in items found around here. We can work the details out later but tell me what you think is down there and we can decide if it is worth risking our lives for it."
Nimue observes the dwarves as they converse with Leovold, but from her glances alone, she can only tell that they are working-class dwarves that may be fond of sandwiches.
The dwarves rummage through their belongings before revealing a pair of carved stone heads, as well as several gemstones.
"This is an ancient religious temple that was used to serve the dwarven god of Abbathor. Our history tells us that valuable jewels were used extensively in the rituals."
“Monsters!”
Facebreaker excitedly clenches his fist in front of him
”ask them what kind of monster!!”
he turns back to Dusty grinning
”I LOVE killing monsters.”
Nimue looks at the jewels and is intrigued by what she sees. She continues "Yes yes as the brute here says what did did you leave down there behind the monsters??"
The dwarves describe a strange, moving slime with the horrifying face of a violent monster.
"We finished excavating the hallway entrance, but ran for our lives after it started chasing us!" Dazlyn says with remnants of fear in her eyes.
Norbus looks at Facebreaker the Goliath during the exchange, and says, "Mot, tho ur en stjo enth..."
" It certainly doesn't sound like something we couldn't handle, and I would be more than willing to help to show a good attitude towards my subjects." Leovold then casually looks in another direction and scratches his chin before continuing, " And it is rare to have too much coin."
He grins at the statement of the goliath. " And there is always the thrill. Yes."
He turns back to the dwarves and addresses them. " But you two. I'm worried you might simply get hurt in the combat. What experience do you two have?"
facebreaker raises his hand at levold in a thankful gesture
”Yes! For the thrill...See, lion understands.
"No, no...we will not be going in.....not after that. We were actually preparing to leave for other lands regardless...
We will wait out here while you explore the temple. Here is the map. There is sure to be more of value deeper inside."
facebreaker grins at dusty
”what you say old man? come and kill slime monster with us!
The party agrees to enter the temple. In the hallway, spikes hammered into the floor hold open two sets of double doors. A door to the north stands open, with a room beyond it holding nothing but rubble.
Upon entering the main area, the group immediately sees a pair of the slimes that the dwarves warned them about.
Initiative:
Leovold: 5
Facebreaker: 15
Dusty: 17
Nimue: 11
Raven(1): 8
Raven (2): 18
Slime(1): 10
Slime(2): 5
Combat order is:
Nimue makes the first move!
Nimue tells the lion "You probably want to duck real quick..." as she thrived out her hand an utters an incantation. A green and blue energy zips around her hand and makes a bit of a crackling sound as she releases and eldritch blast at the slime at F,3.
Attack: 14 Damage: 6
Numquam will remain on her shoulder but keep a look out for any new threats.
Unable to get a clear shot in the dark, cramped space, Nimue's initial blast barely grazes the slime (1) [F3].
However, this alerts the slime of threats as it begins to move towards the group. It moves from F3 to D4 by the pillar.
The slime has taken 1 damage.
(ooc: I will not post an updated map until more rounds have taken place for efficiency's sake.)
Dusty and Krash "Facebreaker" Zhan-gin are up!
Dusty moves into position around the pillar to C3.
Dusty reaches out his hand and says, “Ring out Tempus!”
Dusty will cast Toll the Dead on the slime at D,4.
The slime must make a Wisdom Save of 13 or take 12 necrotic damage.
in one fluid motion facebreaker glides across the floor to his opponent(D4), hits the monster with the backend of his spear, and immediately follows up with a backfist.
Attack: 21 Damage: 10
Attack: 13 Damage: 3
Wisdom save: -1
The slime(1) [D1] shakes violently as if an over-sized bell was ringing on top of it and takes 12 damage.
It takes multiple hits from Zhan-gin as if it were a punching bag and takes 13 damage.
Slime(1) [D1] has taken a total of 26 damage.
Slime(2) senses the commotion and moves from its position to [C7] just behind the pillars.
Leovold, Nimue, and her birds can now perform their actions.
Nimue instructs Magis to leave her shoulder and move to E,4 and help distract the slime 1 on her next attack.
She then fires an eldritch blast at slime 1
Attack: 19 Damage: 8
She will keep Numquam on her shoulder for now.