Reed looks at the others and then down at the keys in his hand.
"Well, we've a manor to burn down and I think we should get on with it before it gets too late," Reed says.
If no one has any objections, he starts to unlock the prisoners, starting with Fisk.
"I am very curious about what's in this puzzle box. You think your boss can really open it?" Reed asks as he lets the 'spy' out.
Reed pauses before unlocking Satiir. "I don't like you very much. You're a pompous, arrogant, and very rude. Though I suppose none of that means you should burn to death down here."
“I’m not so sure about this one” pointing to Fisk, “remains to be seen. But I see no reason for this arrogant lady should die down here.” He turns to her, saying “You can leave. With your fingers. Count yourself lucky, m’dear.” He considers Fisk. “We can investigate a little further, but I don’t feel like going to Candlekeep. The one last person that we need to handle down here we left strapped to a table. I don’t think he should leave this place alive. He is too dangerous..”. He glances at Reya, then quickly averting his eyes. It is obvious by his tone and implications that he is worried not about his physical or magical abilities, but more his influence and sway over his followers. Followers that could have their merry band jailed.
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"I am satisfied that we can let them both out", Corlith says after hearing the little that Fisk knows about Zariel. "They will both be good witnesses as to what happened here".
He turns to Virro, "That is a shame, I am keen to go to Candlekeep and speak to Sylvira. If there is a copy of a contract with a devil inside, signed by Kreeg, that will be the final nail in his coffin of evidence. We might also find what happened to Elturel and if there is any way to bring it back. But mainly, I need to make sure this can't happen to Baldur's Gate", he says and also looks pointedly at Ironmaiden indicating he is keen to ask about Archie's situation as well.
He looks over at Reed, "I am also not certain about burning this place. It is a treasure trove of evidence that the Flaming Fist can investigate. For all we know more highborn folk could be implicated if the manor is searched".
"Executing Kreeg and burning this place are both tempting, but I personally think those in actual authority need to see and hear what has happened here. We need to find a consensus among us".
As Corlith goes over possibilities for the next day IronMaiden shifts to look at him, "In accordance with the directive applied, 'honesty is the best policy' I believe the source is avoiding speaking about a gathering tomorrow with her creators, she is embarrassed and has avoided speaking of her birth in accordance with the alignment of the calender year. It's correlating date for this year, is tomorrow... Would you like to speak to the source about her deception?"
Virro stands listening to Corlith, his mind seems to wander as he stares off for a moment, then he starts to nod. “I see your point. Perhaps we can venture to Candlekeep and gain the knowledge to lead us further in the right direction, and for valuable insight, I see. As to Kreeg - - that is good-hearted of you, but I think it is too risky. I can see many ways that could go wrong, with the silver tongue that he has. Best to cut it out…”
He considers the Ironmaiden, saying “Yes, perhaps we should speak to the source, that may give us knowledge on how to … help you. When things get.. off.” He shrugs.
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"see to it that the source takes better care of this body, I will be listening, thank you." And IronMaiden bends slightly as if losing energy, the blue flame dies down and is replaced by an amber glow as Archie tries to regain her balance and braces herself against the bars.
"Ohhhh.... and we are in a different place... Head hurting, I'm guessing I wasn't myself again." She asks worried.
"Welcome back Archie", Corlith says as Ironmaiden's blue flames are replaced by Archie's red. "We found some prisoners and looks like we will be going on a trip to Candlekeep".
Turning to address Virro, "In truth the fate of Kreeg is not something I am concerned enough about to want to debate. I am more interested in the Flaming Fist seeing the evidence of Vanthampur devil worship. Kreeg after all is no-one of importance in Baldur's Gate, and that is what I care about. Do what you all will with him".
Reed listens to the discussion and then chimes in.
"Why don't we just leave Kreeg in one of these cells down here and we can go ask the Flaming Fist if they have any interest?" Reed says. "If they don't, we come back, and lickety-split we finish Kreeg and burn the place down."
"well uhh, when my head stops spinning I guess we could g- wait you guys didn't kill Kreeg? The last thing I remember is sitting outside that room with Reya... Um, where are we now? How long has it been?" Archie grasps her head as if that will help, and slowly turns to sit down.
"oh my gods it's cut in half! that's cool as hell guys. So the puzzle box contains some kind of contract, if we get it open and see who the contract is with that's a good lead too!" She gets a little closer to Reed and whispers, "hey uhh, has Virro been weird after he got the shield? Y'know weirder than usual."
Reed unlocks Fisk’s cell door and lets the spy out.
He then goes a little closer to the other cell and gives Satiir a smile.
”So you and your wealthy family would be pretty happy to have you safely out of this place, right?” Reed says. He pauses a moment or two then adds “How happy would that be? This has been very dangerous work clearing this dungeon out.”
"Perhaps happy enough to loan us a carriage for our trip to Candlekeep?", Corlith adds. "It would be nice to travel in comfort".
He looks to Reed, "Is the room Kreeg is in locked? Let's get him into a cell so we can get out of here". He look to the others, "Unless you all have other plans, in which case I will meet you all outside the secret exit".
Fisk breathes a sigh of relief as Reed lets him out and reaches out his hand to shake his. If offered, he grasps Reed's hand with both of his and shakes it vehemently. "Thank you sir. I do! I do think she can open it, she is a very clever tiefling."
Reya notices Virro's quick glance her way, but she doesn't say anything. She feels she doesn't have much to say on the subject of Thavius anymore, but her shoulders slump a bit. She then looks with renewed hope to Corlith, "You think? You really think we'll be able to find a way to bring Elturel back? Then yes! We must head there now." She looks around to the others, "Do we really need to burn the place down? I mean we already rid it of all the vermin."
She then stares at IronMaiden as he speaks about tomorrow. It takes her a minute to decipher what he is trying to say, then it dawns on her, "Wait.. tomorrow is Archie's birthday?!" Then thinking to what she saw behind the armor, she lets out a low whistle. As Archie returns, she exclaims, "Hey! Tomorrow is your birthday and your parents are going to be here? Why haven't you told us?"
Satiir looks at Reed as she considers his words. "Why yes, we all would be quite happy if I was released to be able to go home. You would very much have my gratitude, little man." Then she hears Corlith and looks up at him with her eyes a bit wide. "A..a carriage? You think I just have a carriage lying about?" She looks over at Virro, "That is quite a lovely shield you have there. I'll make you a deal. I'll get you a carriage for my release and that shield. Do we have a deal?"
”Too much interest in the shield, I think. Why don’t you stay down here until the Flaming Fist come down to get Kreeg. They can let you out after we’re long gone.”
Reed then puts the key back in his pocket and happily accepts Fisk’s handshakes.
He looks over at Corlith and nods. With a little help, Reed heads over to where they left Kreeg and unlocks that door, and helps bring him back to be locked up in the cell that Fisk was in. Once Kreeg is locked up and they say good bye to Satiir too, Reed’s ready to leave.
Reed looks at the others and then down at the keys in his hand.
"Well, we've a manor to burn down and I think we should get on with it before it gets too late," Reed says.
If no one has any objections, he starts to unlock the prisoners, starting with Fisk.
"I am very curious about what's in this puzzle box. You think your boss can really open it?" Reed asks as he lets the 'spy' out.
Reed pauses before unlocking Satiir. "I don't like you very much. You're a pompous, arrogant, and very rude. Though I suppose none of that means you should burn to death down here."
He looks at the others.
"Or does it?"
“I’m not so sure about this one” pointing to Fisk, “remains to be seen. But I see no reason for this arrogant lady should die down here.” He turns to her, saying “You can leave. With your fingers. Count yourself lucky, m’dear.” He considers Fisk. “We can investigate a little further, but I don’t feel like going to Candlekeep. The one last person that we need to handle down here we left strapped to a table. I don’t think he should leave this place alive. He is too dangerous..”. He glances at Reya, then quickly averting his eyes. It is obvious by his tone and implications that he is worried not about his physical or magical abilities, but more his influence and sway over his followers. Followers that could have their merry band jailed.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
"I am satisfied that we can let them both out", Corlith says after hearing the little that Fisk knows about Zariel. "They will both be good witnesses as to what happened here".
He turns to Virro, "That is a shame, I am keen to go to Candlekeep and speak to Sylvira. If there is a copy of a contract with a devil inside, signed by Kreeg, that will be the final nail in his coffin of evidence. We might also find what happened to Elturel and if there is any way to bring it back. But mainly, I need to make sure this can't happen to Baldur's Gate", he says and also looks pointedly at Ironmaiden indicating he is keen to ask about Archie's situation as well.
He looks over at Reed, "I am also not certain about burning this place. It is a treasure trove of evidence that the Flaming Fist can investigate. For all we know more highborn folk could be implicated if the manor is searched".
"Executing Kreeg and burning this place are both tempting, but I personally think those in actual authority need to see and hear what has happened here. We need to find a consensus among us".
As Corlith goes over possibilities for the next day IronMaiden shifts to look at him, "In accordance with the directive applied, 'honesty is the best policy' I believe the source is avoiding speaking about a gathering tomorrow with her creators, she is embarrassed and has avoided speaking of her birth in accordance with the alignment of the calender year. It's correlating date for this year, is tomorrow... Would you like to speak to the source about her deception?"
Virro stands listening to Corlith, his mind seems to wander as he stares off for a moment, then he starts to nod. “I see your point. Perhaps we can venture to Candlekeep and gain the knowledge to lead us further in the right direction, and for valuable insight, I see. As to Kreeg - - that is good-hearted of you, but I think it is too risky. I can see many ways that could go wrong, with the silver tongue that he has. Best to cut it out…”
He considers the Ironmaiden, saying “Yes, perhaps we should speak to the source, that may give us knowledge on how to … help you. When things get.. off.” He shrugs.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
"see to it that the source takes better care of this body, I will be listening, thank you." And IronMaiden bends slightly as if losing energy, the blue flame dies down and is replaced by an amber glow as Archie tries to regain her balance and braces herself against the bars.
"Ohhhh.... and we are in a different place... Head hurting, I'm guessing I wasn't myself again." She asks worried.
"Welcome back Archie", Corlith says as Ironmaiden's blue flames are replaced by Archie's red. "We found some prisoners and looks like we will be going on a trip to Candlekeep".
Turning to address Virro, "In truth the fate of Kreeg is not something I am concerned enough about to want to debate. I am more interested in the Flaming Fist seeing the evidence of Vanthampur devil worship. Kreeg after all is no-one of importance in Baldur's Gate, and that is what I care about. Do what you all will with him".
Reed listens to the discussion and then chimes in.
"Why don't we just leave Kreeg in one of these cells down here and we can go ask the Flaming Fist if they have any interest?" Reed says. "If they don't, we come back, and lickety-split we finish Kreeg and burn the place down."
"well uhh, when my head stops spinning I guess we could g- wait you guys didn't kill Kreeg? The last thing I remember is sitting outside that room with Reya... Um, where are we now? How long has it been?" Archie grasps her head as if that will help, and slowly turns to sit down.
Reed points over at the dead now-beardless devil in the middle of the room and at the beard in Roo's hands.
"Well, we killed that?" Reed says, then fills Archie in on what they've learned about Candlekeep and the puzzlebox, etc.
"oh my gods it's cut in half! that's cool as hell guys. So the puzzle box contains some kind of contract, if we get it open and see who the contract is with that's a good lead too!" She gets a little closer to Reed and whispers, "hey uhh, has Virro been weird after he got the shield? Y'know weirder than usual."
"Fine by me", Corlith replies to Reed regarding what to do with Kreeg. "I suggest we get on with moving him and then take the back way out".
He seems eager to leave this place now they have a concrete lead on what to do next.
Reed leans in with Archie.
"I don't think he's cut any fingers off since then." Reed says. "That's kind of weird, right?"
Archie nods slowly and casts a worried glance at Virro, which is completely lost under a full visor.
Reed unlocks Fisk’s cell door and lets the spy out.
He then goes a little closer to the other cell and gives Satiir a smile.
”So you and your wealthy family would be pretty happy to have you safely out of this place, right?” Reed says. He pauses a moment or two then adds “How happy would that be? This has been very dangerous work clearing this dungeon out.”
"Perhaps happy enough to loan us a carriage for our trip to Candlekeep?", Corlith adds. "It would be nice to travel in comfort".
He looks to Reed, "Is the room Kreeg is in locked? Let's get him into a cell so we can get out of here". He look to the others, "Unless you all have other plans, in which case I will meet you all outside the secret exit".
Fisk breathes a sigh of relief as Reed lets him out and reaches out his hand to shake his. If offered, he grasps Reed's hand with both of his and shakes it vehemently. "Thank you sir. I do! I do think she can open it, she is a very clever tiefling."
Reya notices Virro's quick glance her way, but she doesn't say anything. She feels she doesn't have much to say on the subject of Thavius anymore, but her shoulders slump a bit. She then looks with renewed hope to Corlith, "You think? You really think we'll be able to find a way to bring Elturel back? Then yes! We must head there now." She looks around to the others, "Do we really need to burn the place down? I mean we already rid it of all the vermin."
She then stares at IronMaiden as he speaks about tomorrow. It takes her a minute to decipher what he is trying to say, then it dawns on her, "Wait.. tomorrow is Archie's birthday?!" Then thinking to what she saw behind the armor, she lets out a low whistle. As Archie returns, she exclaims, "Hey! Tomorrow is your birthday and your parents are going to be here? Why haven't you told us?"
Satiir looks at Reed as she considers his words. "Why yes, we all would be quite happy if I was released to be able to go home. You would very much have my gratitude, little man." Then she hears Corlith and looks up at him with her eyes a bit wide. "A..a carriage? You think I just have a carriage lying about?" She looks over at Virro, "That is quite a lovely shield you have there. I'll make you a deal. I'll get you a carriage for my release and that shield. Do we have a deal?"
Reed looks at Satiir and then shakes his head.
”Too much interest in the shield, I think. Why don’t you stay down here until the Flaming Fist come down to get Kreeg. They can let you out after we’re long gone.”
Reed then puts the key back in his pocket and happily accepts Fisk’s handshakes.
He looks over at Corlith and nods. With a little help, Reed heads over to where they left Kreeg and unlocks that door, and helps bring him back to be locked up in the cell that Fisk was in. Once Kreeg is locked up and they say good bye to Satiir too, Reed’s ready to leave.
Corlith looks at Satiir with narrowed eyes when she mentions the shield, and nods agreement with Reed.
”Suspicious to say the least”.
With that he helps Reed retrieve Kreeg and lock him up.
”I expect you two have things in common to talk about”, he says as he watches them both for signs they know each other.
Insight: 6+5=11 (Passive 15)
Seeing neither recognise the other, Corlith is good to leave.