"I don't think we should delay, and it's probably best we check in on the trade group"

Tori says, remembering the cold, but still feeling obligated to get her job done

“”The traders were not very far from here, I like the idea of meeting them rather then just waiting on them.” Krakel agrees with Tori.

“It sure is getting cold again. Let’s make haste so we can find a good sheltered spot to camp, out of the wind, when we find them.” 

Lyra will lead the way, on the watch for new dangers showing up on the familiar trail. 

Magoo accompanies the group and hopes they can meet up quickly since who knows what winter will be like here. 

The party makes haste and sees the entrance to the crashed ship site.  The earth elemental is standing solo at the entrance.  The sound of conversations coming from inside.

"Excuse us, we need to speak with our fellows inside" *Tori says walking briskly toward the entrance*

The earth elemental holds out an immense hand blocking the entry.

Krakel tosses him 4 gold coins. “Here please let us enter and speak with our friends.”

The elemental steps aside.  Inside the layout has changed, areas have been opened up.  The smell of coffee is in the air the ice mephit is talking with the diplomats.  It is wearing a headband it didn’t have on before.  There is a table made of ice and several items on it…

Lyra looks around at the changes, and at the items on the table from a distance (she doesn't want to get in the way).

There are items you’ve never seen before… as well as some mundane things, and a weird looking ‘shark’.

the Lady Saradie’s diplomats have several items they seem to have purchased.

”Lyra Tori Krakel Magoo back so quick?  What happened?”

Magoo starts the explanation and motions for others to add in details. Well, it is like this. We came across some odd creatures who might help us if we kill off a mind flayer for them. Seeing the startled reactions of the diplomats, he continues, Yeah, that was our thought, as well. So, we are here to see if you have any great advice or weapons or defenses that might help us on this quest. He moves closer to the table to see what loot, er, trading items are on display. What do you all have here? he asks the groups. 

“Couldn’t have said it better myself Magoo” Krakel chuckles.

“I believe the odd creatures we encountered were working for or with the myconids. They all had fungal growths on them and seemed to be communicating telepathically. They said if we killed the mind Flayer that has been bothering them that we could meet them in face to face to discuss diplomacy.” Krakel adds.

"Yeah, I kinda messed up and got squeemish about the fungus. It was stupid, I have mushroom shoes on for gods' sake, but I got the ick and couldn't communicate with them. Thank you all so much for stepping up y'all"

*Tori says, a little embarrassed*

Lyra listens, but doesn't have anything of her own to add. 

“I’ve never seen technology like this. These must have been an advanced race indeed.  Do you know what these do, will they be able to help against the mind Flayers?” Krakel asks the diplomats. 

"If not I can magically identify them" Tori says quietly to the group

Laser pistol (magic missle, 3x per rest), Cyborg (shield guardian), Control amulet (shield guardian amulet), & a ring of mind shielding.

the ice mephit is no pushover he is haggling high right now perhaps a persuasive need may lower the barter or cost…

"Hi, sorry to but in, but there is a mindflayer menace moving to control the Myconids to the east, if it gets a foothold there will be no chance to stop it taking over the area and ruining your little business here. For your sake and ours, please be reasonable."

Tori says to the Mephit

Persuasion: 20 (in game log)