When you get to the hills above, it is deep night outside. You'll all need to sleep soon, but if you wanted to get further away from the mine that would be acceptable as well. The dwarves will want to head back to Erithon.
Amiz nods in agreement and keeps moving using his Darkvision to navigate Once out of sight and a fair distance from the mine he will make camp setting up his tent. He will then make a small fire after gathering the needed wood and using his tinder box.
Once everyone settles in, he will give Yuddic a piercing look
"Yuddic I think we deserve an explanation about that mine and the goblinoids inside as we did risk life and limb to rescue all of you"
Yuddic shakes his head, “They were just crazy goblins, nothing more. I hope you’re right and they’re wiped out by some competitor.” Dedear looks at him with a frown, clearly disturbed by his deception but not wanting to call him out.
Draíocht follows up on Amiz's question as the leonin observes Yuddic. Remembering the eagle's words from before in addition to what they heard from Mycette, "If they were merely crazy goblins then why did you meet up with them? And for what purpose would we have come here if they were a misfortune rather than related to your mission's goal? It would seem illogical."
After saying his piece he nonchalantly wildshapes into a giant badger to begin digging mild fortifications around the campsite using the form's claws and burrowing speed. He listens on as he digs.
[[ A moat of sorts and using the displaced dirt for a makeshift wall. ]]
Amiz you can tell immediately that Yuddic is lying. He clearly suspects you know something and he's trying to simply make the lie truth by repeating it. Perhaps you note a little shame in his tone, as though he's embarrassed by his actions.
Yuddic looks at you both and then puts his head in his hands. “I know I shouldn’t have damn it! But the money they offered was good. All we were delivering was mining tools, maybe offered a few tips for how to build the lift.” He looks at you all, and you see almost tears in his eyes. He addresses the elf and the leonin, “You must understand, the damned humans don’t trust us. Ever since the fall of Kholias. How were we supposed to know what they were digging up?”
Yuddic shakes his head, “No, the darkness from Kholias is it’s own thing. This guy g’Ruek, he’s just looking to profit from it. The mine leads down into the underworld below Kholias. Where the ruins of Ish Alora have penetrated through the city and below the world. g’Ruek is mining the treasures of the buried elves city without having to travel through the wastes around Kholias. He’s already recovered the Vicious Greataxe of Almakim, which he currently wields. As well as who knows how many other magical items. I think he plans to dig enough to take down the current High Hobgoblin Wyrmlord and take over the whole nation of Maldreg.” Now that Yuddic knows that you know the information is coming freely, like all these secrets have built up in his memory and need to come out. He continues, “He’s even taken on an advisor familiar with Kholias and Ish Alora who is helping him locate the magic artificiary. I think the man’s name is Sanford, pure evil he is.”
Valar shakes his head, for this does not bode well. "We must see this never comes to be, and perhaps we can liberate some of these magical items and put them to good use and for a good cause."
Yuddic nods, "Let us head back to Erithon. You can tell Constable Adger of the hobgoblins and I will back you up, it's the least I can do after dragging you all here."
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When you get to the hills above, it is deep night outside. You'll all need to sleep soon, but if you wanted to get further away from the mine that would be acceptable as well. The dwarves will want to head back to Erithon.
Valar suggests they keep moving, getting some distance from the mine before they rest
Amiz nods in agreement and keeps moving using his Darkvision to navigate Once out of sight and a fair distance from the mine he will make camp setting up his tent. He will then make a small fire after gathering the needed wood and using his tinder box.
Once everyone settles in, he will give Yuddic a piercing look
"Yuddic I think we deserve an explanation about that mine and the goblinoids inside as we did risk life and limb to rescue all of you"
Persuasion
4 rolled in game log
Valar will see to his gear, but listen to the conversation if he can
Yuddic shakes his head, “They were just crazy goblins, nothing more. I hope you’re right and they’re wiped out by some competitor.” Dedear looks at him with a frown, clearly disturbed by his deception but not wanting to call him out.
Amiz takes a hard look at Yuddic and tries to get a read on him to see if he is lying.
Insight Check
18 - rolled in gamge log
Draíocht follows up on Amiz's question as the leonin observes Yuddic. Remembering the eagle's words from before in addition to what they heard from Mycette, "If they were merely crazy goblins then why did you meet up with them? And for what purpose would we have come here if they were a misfortune rather than related to your mission's goal? It would seem illogical."
After saying his piece he nonchalantly wildshapes into a giant badger to begin digging mild fortifications around the campsite using the form's claws and burrowing speed. He listens on as he digs.
[[ A moat of sorts and using the displaced dirt for a makeshift wall. ]]
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve | Cherry, Stormwreck | Chipper, Strahd
We Are Modron
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 48, 5/23/25, Immaculate Mary
Does Draíocht have proficiency in Persuasion?
If so you could reroll
[[ No proficiency. ]]
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve | Cherry, Stormwreck | Chipper, Strahd
We Are Modron
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 48, 5/23/25, Immaculate Mary
Amiz you can tell immediately that Yuddic is lying. He clearly suspects you know something and he's trying to simply make the lie truth by repeating it. Perhaps you note a little shame in his tone, as though he's embarrassed by his actions.
Valar, seeing the unease will use persuasion. You're not speaking truthfully, so out with it! (Persuasion: 18, intimidation: 6)
Amiz lets out a low growl "You are lying Yuddic I can see it on your face. You should seriously answer Valar with the truth"
Yuddic looks at you both and then puts his head in his hands. “I know I shouldn’t have damn it! But the money they offered was good. All we were delivering was mining tools, maybe offered a few tips for how to build the lift.” He looks at you all, and you see almost tears in his eyes. He addresses the elf and the leonin, “You must understand, the damned humans don’t trust us. Ever since the fall of Kholias. How were we supposed to know what they were digging up?”
"What exactly are they digging up? Does it have something to do with this darkness that is spreading like a disease?" Valar will ask.
Yuddic shakes his head, “No, the darkness from Kholias is it’s own thing. This guy g’Ruek, he’s just looking to profit from it. The mine leads down into the underworld below Kholias. Where the ruins of Ish Alora have penetrated through the city and below the world. g’Ruek is mining the treasures of the buried elves city without having to travel through the wastes around Kholias. He’s already recovered the Vicious Greataxe of Almakim, which he currently wields. As well as who knows how many other magical items. I think he plans to dig enough to take down the current High Hobgoblin Wyrmlord and take over the whole nation of Maldreg.” Now that Yuddic knows that you know the information is coming freely, like all these secrets have built up in his memory and need to come out. He continues, “He’s even taken on an advisor familiar with Kholias and Ish Alora who is helping him locate the magic artificiary. I think the man’s name is Sanford, pure evil he is.”
Valar shakes his head, for this does not bode well. "We must see this never comes to be, and perhaps we can liberate some of these magical items and put them to good use and for a good cause."
"Sanford, not that bastard too. That sure sounds like an evil bunch. I believe we should notify the authorities before we go charging in" says Amiz.
As the discussion of Sandford and a buried elven city happens, Draíocht finishes up the roughshod fortifications and returns to elven form.
"Elven artifacts in goblin hands? I must say I despise the idea myself." He agrees with Amiz, "Sandford may be a reason for others to aid."
This is a signature. It was a simple signature. But it has been upgraded.
Belolonandalogalo, Sunny | Draíocht, Kholias | Eggo Lass, 100 Dungeons
Talorin Tebedi, Vecna: Eve | Cherry, Stormwreck | Chipper, Strahd
We Are Modron
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 48, 5/23/25, Immaculate Mary
Yuddic nods, "Let us head back to Erithon. You can tell Constable Adger of the hobgoblins and I will back you up, it's the least I can do after dragging you all here."