Kusa and Lamai converse briefly, before stepping forward in unison.
"While his methods leave something to be desired, he did help unearth the plot against us."
"We will cover his penalty."
The council looks at Tandor, Liber and the two merchants and nod. "While we appreciate the intent behind an offer of community service, I think it would be better all around if you were to leave the Market... now."
There are a few instructions conveyed to SidSquid, and the council takes their leave, the ex-adventurer leaning on the haft of his hooked pole arm and giving your group a grin as a pair of his sous-chefs take Kasem into custody against his feeble protests, and his brother's sad resignation.
"Best Battle Prawn Champions we've had EVER, ending a feud, and a friend getting banned from the Market, all in one night.", Sid shakes his head. "I suppose that's one way to make the most of your time here! The rest of you can roam the Market, but we've gotta escort your friend here out of the Market. He can wait for you by the Crystal or just outside, if you've got other business to do."
Kusa and Lamai approach Mialee, and press 150 gp into her hands. "It was worth it to both of us to get to the bottom of this, and turns out it wasn't her anyway!"
"We'll cover the dragonborn's fine, and you're all welcome back for meals on the house anytime."
"Well, three months from now for him."
"Yes, of course. Shall we go catch up?"
"Wait for me!", Gammon runs in to hug his mother, and gets a playful squeeze back.
The party has gained 150gp and verbal vouchers for lifetime meals at Tyenmo Noodles and Xungoon Family Seafood.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Mixtli stood at the side in silence to see how things unfolded and was pretty happy with the outcome.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
"May Pelor's glorious radiance shine on you both, and your children and your works," Tandor intones to the two women. He then follows Sid to the Crystal, having no desire to remain.
"no hard feelings, right? I did eat the skull-death pepper, for lack of a better word, and you seem a good sort. i'll obey the terms, worry not; i just wanted to part not as an enemy."
Sid gives Libera wry grin and pats him on the back.
"I've seen folks get hit with the Brother's hottest peppers before, I'd probably spit lightning too, if I could. Just keep the lightning inside next time. Give it the three months, and most won't remember."
"Huh, suppose there'll be a new Market Game by the time you're back."
He ponders that for a moment.
"Anyway, the Council will smooth things over, and you'll either be old news no one remembers in that time, or the legend will grow to it being an adult blue dragon attacking the Market and no one would believe it was you anyway."
"You lot take care. Certainly made my night interesting!"
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
"Thanks for the games Sid, and have a good one." Mixtli says as the part ways. "Well that was an interesting night, thanks for having us join you guys."
((What time is it now?))
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((You've been here for a few hours, so it's locally late, but not synced with the Radiant Citadel, so probably closer to late afternoon/early evening on your internal clock.))
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
((Im not entirely sure anymore Mixtli is aware of the delivery you guys need to make?))
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((I don't know as Mixtli and Trencher were, Tandor has been keeping things pretty close to the vest (literally). However, you're familiar with the operation run by House Kundarak at the Citadel, having both been brought in on jobs before, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary for the rest of the party to be here on some sort of House business and to have gotten caught up in the drama while trying to carry that out.))
With no further business they wish to attend to, you all head out of the Night Market in the direction of the Crystal's landing position, and wait for it to return. There are assorted other folks waiting, either residents heading to the Citadel, locals to with wares to be loaded in for transportation. The night air is pleasant, having cooled off a bit since your arrival, and there is the calling of assorted insects and birds, though thankfully, nothing that seems to want to feast upon your blood.
A pair of Sid's sous chefs remain behind, but after Liber's chat with the ex-adventurer and their current relaxed posture, you get the sense that it's less to make sure Liber leaves, and more so that they can confirm to the Council that Liber leaves. There is a slow whine and a muffled pop high above as the Crystal enters this plane before gradually descending to rest upon the cradle here. After a few moments the bottom portion becomes translucent, and the ramp in becomes visible.
"Second to last headed for the Citadel tonight!", one of the operators calls out as a small trickle of folks depart the interior.
"Passengers on first, cargo to follow!"
As you're checked in and boarded, you realize you've not seen Dain or Alston since shortly after arriving at the Dyn Singh Night Market.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
((Alston never made it past character creation in Session 0, and Dain left halfway pretty much once you arrived here, with Mixtli and Trencher joining in I think after the exchange, but before Kasem's tour of the Market, and the party subsequently getting drawn into the drama.))
Assuming that the others are competent enough to have gotten where they need to be already or eventually, you board and wait while the cargo is loaded before the bottom of the Crystal seals and it begins rising into the sky before flashing through space and time and arriving in orbit around the Radiant Citadel. After a brief wait, you are able to dock, and passengers are allowed to disembark before the cargo is unloaded. There's always a bit of a thrill arriving back at the Citadel that sometimes gets lost in the day to day of living here, mighty spire protruding through the spiraled layers.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Boarding and finding a spot to sit where he gets a somewhat decent veiw out, Trencher looks at the others. "Well that was interesting to say the least. We got to be champions of the games and ended up getting some money and getting some of us banned from even being here, all in a such a short time."
He looks at the others, "So what was the job you all had lined up before everything went kind of out of control?"
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Boarding and finding a spot to sit where he gets a somewhat decent veiw out, Trencher looks at the others. "Well that was interesting to say the least. We got to be champions of the games and ended up getting some money and getting some of us banned from even being here, all in a such a short time."
He looks at the others, "So what was the job you all had lined up before everything went kind of out of control?"
Tandor considers for a moment. Trencher and Mixtli were part of the larger crew but maybe the confidentiality of the current mission meant keeping them in the dark. No...not really. "Yes, a delivery, but also a pickup. We have a small package to deliver.For my part, you're welcome to come with us."
((The vibe I was going for was that Mixtli and Trencher would be known, trusted folks, and that on a different day, if it was a job that had seemed to need more hands, Milo may well have brought them in from the start.))
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((The vibe I was going for was that Mixtli and Trencher would be known, trusted folks, and that on a different day, if it was a job that had seemed to need more hands, Milo may well have brought them in from the start.))
ooc: Yeah...didn't get that at all :). I'll adjust
((To be fair, I had to go back 20+ pages to see how we were introduced again:P))
"Well I haven't got much else to do right now, so yeah Ill join."
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
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Kusa and Lamai converse briefly, before stepping forward in unison.
"While his methods leave something to be desired, he did help unearth the plot against us."
"We will cover his penalty."
The council looks at Tandor, Liber and the two merchants and nod. "While we appreciate the intent behind an offer of community service, I think it would be better all around if you were to leave the Market... now."
There are a few instructions conveyed to Sid Squid, and the council takes their leave, the ex-adventurer leaning on the haft of his hooked pole arm and giving your group a grin as a pair of his sous-chefs take Kasem into custody against his feeble protests, and his brother's sad resignation.
"Best Battle Prawn Champions we've had EVER, ending a feud, and a friend getting banned from the Market, all in one night.", Sid shakes his head. "I suppose that's one way to make the most of your time here! The rest of you can roam the Market, but we've gotta escort your friend here out of the Market. He can wait for you by the Crystal or just outside, if you've got other business to do."
Kusa and Lamai approach Mialee, and press 150 gp into her hands. "It was worth it to both of us to get to the bottom of this, and turns out it wasn't her anyway!"
"We'll cover the dragonborn's fine, and you're all welcome back for meals on the house anytime."
"Well, three months from now for him."
"Yes, of course. Shall we go catch up?"
"Wait for me!", Gammon runs in to hug his mother, and gets a playful squeeze back.
The party has gained 150gp and verbal vouchers for lifetime meals at Tyenmo Noodles and Xungoon Family Seafood.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Mixtli stood at the side in silence to see how things unfolded and was pretty happy with the outcome.
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
"May Pelor's glorious radiance shine on you both, and your children and your works," Tandor intones to the two women. He then follows Sid to the Crystal, having no desire to remain.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Liber quietly gets escorted out.
at the edge he only asks one question to sid.
"no hard feelings, right? I did eat the skull-death pepper, for lack of a better word, and you seem a good sort. i'll obey the terms, worry not; i just wanted to part not as an enemy."
Sid gives Libera wry grin and pats him on the back.
"I've seen folks get hit with the Brother's hottest peppers before, I'd probably spit lightning too, if I could. Just keep the lightning inside next time. Give it the three months, and most won't remember."
"Huh, suppose there'll be a new Market Game by the time you're back."
He ponders that for a moment.
"Anyway, the Council will smooth things over, and you'll either be old news no one remembers in that time, or the legend will grow to it being an adult blue dragon attacking the Market and no one would believe it was you anyway."
"You lot take care. Certainly made my night interesting!"
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
"Thanks for the games Sid, and have a good one." Mixtli says as the part ways. "Well that was an interesting night, thanks for having us join you guys."
((What time is it now?))
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((You've been here for a few hours, so it's locally late, but not synced with the Radiant Citadel, so probably closer to late afternoon/early evening on your internal clock.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
"well, time to make our other delivery, then."
((Im not entirely sure anymore Mixtli is aware of the delivery you guys need to make?))
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((I don't know as Mixtli and Trencher were, Tandor has been keeping things pretty close to the vest (literally). However, you're familiar with the operation run by House Kundarak at the Citadel, having both been brought in on jobs before, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary for the rest of the party to be here on some sort of House business and to have gotten caught up in the drama while trying to carry that out.))
With no further business they wish to attend to, you all head out of the Night Market in the direction of the Crystal's landing position, and wait for it to return. There are assorted other folks waiting, either residents heading to the Citadel, locals to with wares to be loaded in for transportation. The night air is pleasant, having cooled off a bit since your arrival, and there is the calling of assorted insects and birds, though thankfully, nothing that seems to want to feast upon your blood.
A pair of Sid's sous chefs remain behind, but after Liber's chat with the ex-adventurer and their current relaxed posture, you get the sense that it's less to make sure Liber leaves, and more so that they can confirm to the Council that Liber leaves. There is a slow whine and a muffled pop high above as the Crystal enters this plane before gradually descending to rest upon the cradle here. After a few moments the bottom portion becomes translucent, and the ramp in becomes visible.
"Second to last headed for the Citadel tonight!", one of the operators calls out as a small trickle of folks depart the interior.
"Passengers on first, cargo to follow!"
As you're checked in and boarded, you realize you've not seen Dain or Alston since shortly after arriving at the Dyn Singh Night Market.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Tandor looks around. "I guess Dain and Alston went on ahead...or perhaps have chose to remain, perhaps to pursue other paths."
ooc: Honestly, I'd forgotten who we started with and who joined after :). Tandor will fill everyone in when we get close to the delivery.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
((Alston never made it past character creation in Session 0, and Dain left halfway pretty much once you arrived here, with Mixtli and Trencher joining in I think after the exchange, but before Kasem's tour of the Market, and the party subsequently getting drawn into the drama.))
Assuming that the others are competent enough to have gotten where they need to be already or eventually, you board and wait while the cargo is loaded before the bottom of the Crystal seals and it begins rising into the sky before flashing through space and time and arriving in orbit around the Radiant Citadel. After a brief wait, you are able to dock, and passengers are allowed to disembark before the cargo is unloaded. There's always a bit of a thrill arriving back at the Citadel that sometimes gets lost in the day to day of living here, mighty spire protruding through the spiraled layers.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Boarding and finding a spot to sit where he gets a somewhat decent veiw out, Trencher looks at the others. "Well that was interesting to say the least. We got to be champions of the games and ended up getting some money and getting some of us banned from even being here, all in a such a short time."
He looks at the others, "So what was the job you all had lined up before everything went kind of out of control?"
"a delivery, i believe. i could be mistaken."
"To where?" Mixtli asks.
((was the money split over all?))
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((I'm presuming Mialee hasn't kept it all for herself.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Tandor considers for a moment. Trencher and Mixtli were part of the larger crew but maybe the confidentiality of the current mission meant keeping them in the dark. No...not really. "Yes, a delivery, but also a pickup. We have a small package to deliver. For my part, you're welcome to come with us."
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
((The vibe I was going for was that Mixtli and Trencher would be known, trusted folks, and that on a different day, if it was a job that had seemed to need more hands, Milo may well have brought them in from the start.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
ooc: Yeah...didn't get that at all :). I'll adjust
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
((To be fair, I had to go back 20+ pages to see how we were introduced again:P))
"Well I haven't got much else to do right now, so yeah Ill join."
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus