Killian stands tall next to Dark, as if a royal vizier to the avatar. entering the lords' hall recognizes the sun symbol to the one found on the dead body that Leo has. As he enters just ahead of Dark and as the guide announces their presence, Killian bows slightly to show respect to the name Mahi being spoken. As he stands upright again he will look around the inner space of the hall.

Perception : 13 

Team bird

thursday looks around but can’t get her bearings. She walks tall pretending to be Darks personal bodyguard. At the name Mahi she makes prayer hands and bows her head slowly. 

(Team Bird)

Mara walks behind Dark and the rest of the the group, making sure to act as if she simply belonged there, her eyes scanning the surroundings with vested interest as her inner scholar called for her to stop and look at the art more. Upon being taken to the lord though she followed what Thuresday and Killian did, makinf sure to follow through with the proper gestures.

Team Bug!

Leojym sits with Rumble and the kids if they can find a spot. He whispers, "Hallens, Gretta, does anyone here look familiar to you? It is possible that others may have come here by similar means as we did; however, in a place this large many may be natives."

After the commotion, "We should inquire about this Mahi and what they mean to these people Rumble, Dark could be in potential danger. Also, we both need a place to rest I hope taverns work similarly here as they do in my world."

Team Bug!

Rumble had taken care to keep the chest close to foot once the group finds a table. A task made all the easier when folk began vacating the premises.  "When is cuzo /not/ in danger?" He smirks uneasily, then looks to any patrons or workers that remained inside. "Not gonna lie though. I'm relishing the thought less and less after seeing some of the look folks been giving me. With all the strange crap we've been see'n so far, you'd think a metal man would be the least of it." He frowns.

"Though I s'pose it beats them thicken I were one of'em tin heads we saw on our way up to this level... Hmph! Why don' t you and Darnell check with the tender, or one of the elder folk around about the word that probably means bird fer all we know. I'll see if I can flag down a waiter in the meantime, and try to glean what I can from there." 

Team Bird

The guide steps forward first, approaching a pair of large guards who cross the path forward with their glaives. The guide explains some things to them, gesturing to Dark as he explains. The guards retract their weapons and allow passage.

Headed through the large archway of the Lord's Court, the group finds what appears to be a lush exotic garden. Two water fountains flank the courtyard with bright and colourful plants growing in garden beds surrounding the sources of the water. Ornate statues of beautiful figures in graceful poses line the outer part of the court. Seated ahead in a alabaster throne is a man who looks to tower at over twice the height of the average human. His skin is a deep blue colour which makes the open white vest and cloth hat seem even brighter. He idly scratches his thick black beard as his penetrating gaze with inky black eyes watches the group as they approach.

Team Bug

The twins shake their heads at Leojym's question to them while some of the patrons leave. A tiefling with crimson skin, their horns apparently filed down to stumps approaches the table. "So, you new to our home." She says, looking the group up and down. "If you're after a drink, I hope you have pay for it."

Team Bird

Dark takes a close look around the room.  After taking in all the stark contrast from what has been seen so far in this world.  "This room is very different from anything we have seen in this city.  Thank you for welcoming our party into the city.  Shall I refer to you as the Lord of the City or do you prefer some other name?  For now you may call me Dark."  Dark bows to the Lord while maintaining eye contact.

Team Bug

Rumble shoots Leojym one last reassuring grin before turning to greet the tiefling. "New to this whole place, actually. Uhm--name's Rumble, by the way. Rumble Steelskin." He offers her a hand to shake. Whether she does or not, he goes on to say, "Me and mines, well-... We were hoping you could do a bit more for us. Though if yer too busy, the drink alone is fine.. uh... that is if ya don't mind 'xplaining how currency works in these here parts?" 

Team Bird

The blue figure gives an inquisitive stare at Dark. "Hmm... It resembles Mahi, but is not him." He comments out loud. "Tell me, one named Dark, from where do you hail?"

Team Bug

The tiefling smirks, "But of course." She says with a swish of her covers, she gestures to the table where the people are gambling. "See the coral pieces on that table? That is our lowest form of value. They will buy you basic food and drink. A shell is worth ten of those pieces, and will buy you shelter."

Killian gathers the surrounding room as they walk in making a complete 360 turn the stark contrast to the desert they were just in. Completing his gander  looks to the man sitting before he speaks. His regal stature oozing. Killian looks to himself, Thursday and Dark in their tattered clothing, and feels a little out of place and uneasy, as if they dont have the worth to be in such company. As the man speaks he whispers to dark, "Truth is best" 

OOC: so besides the guide and two guards outside the entrance way are there any other people in this room as well in plain sight that killian would have seen?

(Perception check, Killian.)

Perception: 13

Dark begins by saying, "I do not know if you will understand my answer since I believe that I have traveled to another world upon coming here. My people are used to crossing from one world to another.  We originally came from the Elemental plane of the Air into the Material plan. We were immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, our outposts functioned as footholds in a world both strange and alien.  My tribe was made up of several beautiful and majestic bird races to include the eagle and the peacock.  I alone have this appearance."  Dark pauses to fully reveal his plumage and shape.  "Even though I am from a majestic tribe, I was viewed with disdain.  An omen of Death to be feared and avoided.  My older brother was chief tactician for the Great Caliph Husam al-Balil ben Nafhat al-Yugayyim, the Master of the Clouds and Son of the Breezes, Commander of the Four Winds, Ruler of All Djinn, Defender of the Heavens, Prince of Birds,  and Storm of the Righteous.  He introduced me to the Great Caliph who predicted that I would be the regulator of the dread Z infection.  This infection killed many and it was my duty to spot those who were about to die and either help them along or lead them away from other tribes.  As I was flying low over a small lake, I looked down at my reflection.  Within an instant, I was transported to your world along with many of my friends.  We have traveled through many levels of this world.  I have come in close contact with the great Eye in one of the levels.  We have seen the giant god bird but  we do not understand why we are here.  If you know, please tell us.  If you can, please help us.  I do not know enough about your Mahi to know if that is me or one of my relatives."

Mara stays quiet as Dark speaks, listening for the most part to guess at what his life had been like before. Shenhad fiven the story of herself since she had jever done truly anything more exciting then making a pact with her patron.

OOC: sorry forgot Mara was with Team Bird, or I would have put you in as well when looking around. Sorry about that.

(All good. I forogt to mark her with them in my last post.)

Team Bug.

Leojym lays a hand on Rumble's shoulder to stop him while he is ordering. He tries to discretely whisper to the genasi, "If the water costs anything I would prefer to use our own since we have limited funds."  He then addresses the tiefling, "No drink for me is fine, thank you. How many persons do your rooms accommodate?"

Team Bird

Killian looks around the courtyard. They appear to be alone.

The large blue man leans forward in his seat and examines Dark as he speaks. "Your story speaks truths, though hard to believe for many here. We know of the stories you speak, the lands beyond the knowledge of the people."

There is then some murmuring that can quietly be heard. Looking up, there appears to be several figures watching from large glassless windows, their faces shrouded by their clothing.

The blue man leans back in his seat. "So, servant of my kinsman, what do you intend to do now you are within the never ending layers of this land? We doubt you will see those lands again."

Team Bug

"It's Nadi." The tiefling woman replies. "And if you want a 'medicine man', there is a physician in town. Her name's Lianna, though you'll need to be able to pay for the service; her abilities are rare indeed. For water, well you're in the tavern." Nadi looks to Leojym. "And... I don't work here. I was just being a friendly neighbour."

Team Bird

Dark replies “we have not yet given up hope for our return to our homelands.  This world has challenged our survival skills.  It wou be nice to replenish our supplies, strengthen our defenses before we continue on.  If we were to decide to make this our new home, would we be welcome?  I have heard that Mahi was your protector.  What does he protect you from?”