Link's Out of the Abyss!

Finn 1d6

5

total - 15

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The mushroom looks up. He has a chipper voice. “Hi! I’m Stool! You speak hooman too? Yay!”

Shade says, "Yes, that's rrrright!", growling his R slightly.  He holds up a paw in case Stool wants to give him a high five.  (If Stool doesn't seem to respond to the gesture, he says, "This is a gesture of celebration among my people.  I hold up my hand like this, and you slap it."  He demonstrates by slapping his own palm with his other paw, "Like this."  >slap<  "Now.  You try," he says, holding up his open palm again, low enough for Stool to reach.)  Then Shade explains, "Yes, I have traveled enough in Faerun to learn the humans' Common language there." 

Shade is happy that Stool speaks Common, but he's a little concerned that they sound so chipper.  He asks, "Do you know why the dark elves put you here, Stool?" 

If Stool doesn't respond right away, or if the answer seems naive, Shade thinks of an explanation for why Stool might not understand the desperate situation.  In this case, he adds, "I'm not familiar with your kind.  How old are you?  I mean -- did you live in a community of others like you?  And did they consider you to be a fully-grown adult?"

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After Mirelle finishes talking to the Orc and shifts her focus to the gray-skinned man, Shade tries to reassure the Orc....Since they're going to be fighting together, Shade says, "Her name is Mirelle.  You may call me Shade.  What's your name?"

*OOC: @LinkArcher - Did you miss this ⤴ question?  Did the Orc give us his name?  I'd prefer not to keep calling him "the Orc."*

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After Mirelle finishes talking to the Orc and shifts her focus to the gray-skinned man, Shade tries to reassure the Orc....Since they're going to be fighting together, Shade says, "Her name is Mirelle.  You may call me Shade.  What's your name?"

*OOC: @LinkArcher - Did you miss this ⤴ question?  Did the Orc give us his name?  I'd prefer not to keep calling him "the Orc."*

 *Shoot I did. Sorry!*
”I am Roth.”

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The mushroom looks up. He has a chipper voice. “Hi! I’m Stool! You speak hooman too? Yay!”

Shade says, "Yes, that's rrrright!", growling his R slightly.  He holds up a paw in case Stool wants to give him a high five.  (If Stool doesn't seem to respond to the gesture, he says, "This is a gesture of celebration among my people.  I hold up my hand like this, and you slap it."  He demonstrates by slapping his own palm with his other paw, "Like this."  >slap<  "Now.  You try," he says, holding up his open palm again, low enough for Stool to reach.)  Then Shade explains, "Yes, I have traveled enough in Faerun to learn the humans' Common language there." 

Shade is happy that Stool speaks Common, but he's a little concerned that they sound so chipper.  He asks, "Do you know why the dark elves put you here, Stool?" 

If Stool doesn't respond right away, or if the answer seems naive, Shade thinks of an explanation for why Stool might not understand the desperate situation.  In this case, he adds, "I'm not familiar with your kind.  How old are you?  I mean -- did you live in a community of others like you?  And did they consider you to be a fully-grown adult?"

 Stool looks confused, but then gives you a high five. “I  was hunting and they took me away! I’m just a sprout. I’m from Neverlight Grove! It’s one of the largest mushroom habitats in the Underdark!”

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Stool looks confused, but then gives you a high five. “I  was hunting and they took me away! I’m just a sprout. I’m from Neverlight Grove! It’s one of the largest mushroom habitats in the Underdark!”

Shade says, "All right!  Good job!", when Stool finally gives him a high-five.  He understands "sprout" to mean a kit or young child, which explains some of Stool's behavior. 

Shade is hoping that the Drow know of some valuable power or ability that Stool has or that Stool will gain as he grows up.  Otherwise, why would the Drow capture a little sprout like Stool?  Unless the mushroom people are strangely strong for his size, it doesn't seem like Stool would make a good slave laborer.  He starts to fear that the Drow plan to kill Stool and eat him!  (Shade knows that there are some rare mushrooms in his jungle home that are considered a delicacy or that their shaman gathers for so-called vision quests.)

Shade feels protective of the little mushroom sprout and tries not to frighten them.  He tries to adopt a casual tone and asks: "Stool, I've never seen a sprout like you before.  Tell me about yourself.  What do you eat and drink?  Do you have any special abilities or powers?  Or do your elders?  Things that a human or an elf cannot do?"

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Stool looks confused, but then gives you a high five. “I  was hunting and they took me away! I’m just a sprout. I’m from Neverlight Grove! It’s one of the largest mushroom habitats in the Underdark!”

Shade says, "All right!  Good job!", when Stool finally gives him a high-five.  He understands "sprout" to mean a kit or young child, which explains some of Stool's behavior. 

Shade is hoping that the Drow know of some valuable power or ability that Stool has or that Stool will gain as he grows up.  Otherwise, why would the Drow capture a little sprout like Stool?  Unless the mushroom people are strangely strong for his size, it doesn't seem like Stool would make a good slave laborer.  He starts to fear that the Drow plan to kill Stool and eat him!  (Shade knows that there are some rare mushrooms in his jungle home that are considered a delicacy or that their shaman gathers for so-called vision quests.)

Shade feels protective of the little mushroom sprout and tries not to frighten them.  He tries to adopt a casual tone and asks: "Stool, I've never seen a sprout like you before.  Tell me about yourself.  What do you eat and drink?  Do you have any special abilities or powers?  Or do your elders?  Things that a human or an elf cannot do?"

 “Oh, we can talk to each other through spores! In our heads! We eat mainly decomposing plants and stuff. To help our role in the ecosystem! 
As for myself? I’ve been here for a little while now. I’m from Neverlight Grove. We have two sovereigns there! Their names are Phylo and Basidia, and they’re both really nice!”

Nyskira listens to the attempts being made to learn about the other prisoners and after standing and stretching makes a circuit of the cell before stopping to sit near the Kuo-Toa.

As Nyskira settles comfortably he will try to summon his spider familiar high up on the wall and have it climb up to the ceiling. Nyskira will share the spiders senses and have it map out the immediate area around the cell, about 100 feet to also remain in telepathic contact.

Looking over the Kuo-Toa and trying to figure out how to start a conversation Nyskira will ask, "It looks like an escape plan is being made. Do you have anything to add that would help?"

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Nyskira listens to the attempts being made to learn about the other prisoners and after standing and stretching makes a circuit of the cell before stopping to sit near the Kuo-Toa.

As Nyskira settles comfortably he will try to summon his spider familiar high up on the wall and have it climb up to the ceiling. Nyskira will share the spiders senses and have it map out the immediate area around the cell, about 100 feet to also remain in telepathic contact.

Looking over the Kuo-Toa and trying to figure out how to start a conversation Nyskira will ask, "It looks like an escape plan is being made. Do you have anything to add that would help?"

 The Kuo-Toa looks up. “I can guide you to Sloobludop, the village of my people. We can get to many places from there. Beyond that, not much. You see, I’m a pacifist.”

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Finn 1d6

5

total - 15

 Jimjar: 5

Jimjar is at 20. He’ll stay.

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Shade feels protective of the little mushroom sprout and tries not to frighten them.  He tries to adopt a casual tone and asks: "Stool, I've never seen a sprout like you before.  Tell me about yourself.  What do you eat and drink?  Do you have any special abilities or powers?  Or do your elders?  Things that a human or an elf cannot do?"

“Oh, we can talk to each other through spores! In our heads! We eat mainly decomposing plants and stuff. To help our role in the ecosystem! 
As for myself? I’ve been here for a little while now. I’m from Neverlight Grove. We have two sovereigns there! Their names are Phylo and Basidia, and they’re both really nice!”

Shade isn't sure what "sovereigns" are or how having "spores in their heads" would help the mushroom people talk, but maybe the wizards will understand what Stool is talking about.  He can take the little sprout to one of them.  Shade is glad, at least, that they won't have to find food for Stool.  Even if The Expedition can find their gear, their food won't last long if they have to split it among all 14 prisoners!

Shade just nods as though he understands Stool's talk about spores and sovereigns: "Mm-hm.  Spores in your head?  Neat!  Uh-huh.  I see: two sovereigns.  Yes.  And they are more mushroom people, like yourself?"

Shade finally asks Stool, "If we all leave these dark elves, could you guide us all to Neverlight Grove?  Do you know how to get there from here?"

Once Stool answers, Shade says, "Come with me.  I want you to meet someone."  He strides quickly away toward the wizards. 

If Stool cannot keep up,*OOC: How fast is a sprout?*
Shade asks, "Hey, Stool.  How would you like to ride around on my shoulder?  Can I pick you up?"  If Stool agrees, Shade tries to lift up the sprout and put them on his shoulder, assuming that Stool isn't too heavy.  He holds on to Stool with both hands to keep them steady and bounces slightly.  Then he takes a lap around their pen, not even moving at his full speed, both to amuse Stool and to give Stool practice staying on Shade's back / shoulders while he's moving.  If they escape, they'll have to move quickly, and Shade doesn't want Stool to be left behind.  

Finally, Shade will take Stool over to Nyskira and the Fish-person.

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Shade feels protective of the little mushroom sprout and tries not to frighten them.  He tries to adopt a casual tone and asks: "Stool, I've never seen a sprout like you before.  Tell me about yourself.  What do you eat and drink?  Do you have any special abilities or powers?  Or do your elders?  Things that a human or an elf cannot do?"

“Oh, we can talk to each other through spores! In our heads! We eat mainly decomposing plants and stuff. To help our role in the ecosystem! 
As for myself? I’ve been here for a little while now. I’m from Neverlight Grove. We have two sovereigns there! Their names are Phylo and Basidia, and they’re both really nice!”

Shade isn't sure what "sovereigns" are or how having "spores in their heads" would help the mushroom people talk, but maybe the wizards will understand what Stool is talking about.  He can take the little sprout to one of them.  Shade is glad, at least, that they won't have to find food for Stool.  Even if The Expedition can find their gear, their food won't last long if they have to split it among all 14 prisoners!

Shade just nods as though he understands Stool's talk about spores and sovereigns: "Mm-hm.  Spores in your head?  Neat!  Uh-huh.  I see: two sovereigns.  Yes.  And they are more mushroom people, like yourself?"

Shade finally asks Stool, "If we all leave these dark elves, could you guide us all to Neverlight Grove?  Do you know how to get there from here?"

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Once Stool answers, Shade says, "Come with me.  I want you to meet someone."  He strides quickly away toward the wizards. 

If Stool cannot keep up,*OOC: How fast is a sprout?*
Shade asks, "Hey, Stool.  How would you like to ride around on my shoulder?  Can I pick you up?"  If Stool agrees, Shade tries to lift up the sprout and put them on his shoulder, assuming that Stool isn't too heavy.  He holds on to Stool with both hands to keep them steady and bounces slightly.  Then he takes a lap around their pen, not even moving at his full speed, both to amuse Stool and to give Stool practice staying on Shade's back / shoulders while he's moving.  If they escape, they'll have to move quickly, and Shade doesn't want Stool to be left behind.  

Finally, Shade will take Stool over to Nyskira and the Fish-person.

 *It’s 10 feet. Stool would appreciate the ride.*

“Yeah! We have spores that let us talk to each other in our heads! I know how to get to Neverlight Grove from here. It’s a pretty big journey, though. Our Sovereigns are like me, yes! More myconids! I’d love to ride on your shoulder!” Stool hops up, and waves to Nyskira and the Kuo-Toa.

Soren chewed this over for a moment, one hand resting absentmindedly on the collar around his throat. 

"Hm.  I see.  Well met, Buppido.  I am Soren Thorne."  He offers a hand for a shake before continuing.  "The scarred one you say.  Tell me, what makes you think he hates the others?  What did you say?  What did he say exactly, if you can remember?"  

Finn 1d6 

4

total 19

1d6

1

total 20

Finn will stay.

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Soren chewed this over for a moment, one hand resting absentmindedly on the collar around his throat. 

"Hm.  I see.  Well met, Buppido.  I am Soren Thorne."  He offers a hand for a shake before continuing.  "The scarred one you say.  Tell me, what makes you think he hates the others?  What did you say?  What did he say exactly, if you can remember?"  

 "Ah. This I can help you with. He was the lover of Mistress Ilvara, but he was attacked by some sort of ooze. He was badly burnt, and rejected for the other guard."

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Finn 1d6 

4

total 19

1d6

1

total 20

Finn will stay.

 Jimjar smiles. "It's a tie, but I'll let you win. Our things are likely kept in Mistress Ilvara's quarters. Also, the slave pen has an anti-magic and anti-teleport field around it."

"Thank you Jimjar for the information" says Finn and inwardly grateful they did not just throw his gear away but concerned his magic won't be helpful here. He then shares this information with the others. 

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You saw that scarred fellow? The drow? He hates the others.

*OOC: @LinkArcher - Is that the Drow in the pen with us, who is just sitting in a corner, staring blankly?  Or is Buppido talking about one of the other Drow, who are holding us all captive?*

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You saw that scarred fellow? The drow? He hates the others.

*OOC: @LinkArcher - Is that the Drow in the pen with us, who is just sitting in a corner, staring blankly?  Or is Buppido talking about one of the other Drow, who are holding us all captive?*

 *Different drow. Your captors.*