I'll assume Grem has shared the info about the evocation spell emanating from the drow. To the party I'll whisper, "He's trying to communicate with somebody. Can anybody cancel out magic? Paladins, I'm looking at you! In any event, if he got a message off, we should wrap this shit up and get to stool's town before the rest of these clowns arrive cause I'm running low on spell ammo and don't think I'd be all that effective in an ambush Thoughts?".
"Ye shouldn't have called for help mate" Elmo positions his bare arse in front of the terrified drow scout. His arse is almost pressed against his face. "I remembered hearing somewhere that ye liked B-hole rips! Well here ye go mate!"
Ill roll a con check to see the effect of the blast?
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
"Sorry about that mate. I was expecting something a wee bit more impressive."
Elmo pulls up his pants again. Alright well, I cant be watching the lass do what needs to be done. Just remember, Glab likes meat too."
Elmo stands up and walks back towards where the drow scout came from.
"Im pretty sure that shite called fore help. You should do what your going to do quickly. Im going to keep a look out"
Ill do a stealth and perception check and I want to prevent us from being ambushed. Ill be scouting just ahead of where stool is. Close enough so he can communicate with me.
"So you like gathering intel and sending it to your buddies, do you. Very well. Let's see how easy that is for you when you are deprived of your senses..." I'll use my dagger to dig out his eyeballs. I'll also use a ray of frost to freeze his nose and then heel kick him in the face so that the ice shards shatter and drive into him like ice needles. I'll leave him his other ear and tongue in case we want to interrogate him further. "Transmit THAT to the rest of your ****tard team!!"
To The party: "Anybody got any further questions for this thing, or can we be on our way?"
Elmo "Meat-pockets" Lightpocket - Elmo's mockery of the Drow Scout, while deeply humiliating for the Drow, was almost equally as humiliating to Elmo's pride in bowel and flatulence control. What comes out of Elmo's butt, while firmly placed just outside of touching the Scout's nose, is the tiniest of turds, even at a Halfling's measure. It does mage to sit neatly atop the Drow's nose and smells faintly of assorted meats to those nearby.
Drow Scout - Woozy as it is, begins to pass out. "Uggh--...."
Gremryl Stonebreaker - Gremryl, seemingly unaffected by the smell, puts his face close to the Drow's last ear and attempts to growl intimidatingly."MMmmmm...mm.m.mMMMM.." comes out sounding very much like a soft, baby kitten's first pur-sounds.
Morgana - She approaches the Scout quickly and without further hesitation with raging malice. Drawing a dagger and gouging out both of the Drow's eyes in one motion, Morgana continues to murder the enemy viciously. She casts Ray of Frost and sets the Scout's nose to a frozen clump of ice. Her boot's heel forces the clump of ice to shatter straight through to the Drow's brain cavity - ending its life.
NPC's - All look on in horror as they witness Morgana's wrath in full effect...all except Stool who set off to watch for danger in the cave opening up ahead and communicate back any sign of threats.
The party has two ways to proceed. Back the way they came, losing perhaps a half-day's march, or proceed cautiously forward as the cave opens up into a couple of paths, both leading towards Neverlight Grove.
Stool - "I can hear you just fine, Gremryl. Both of the paths beyond this cave opening will merge again farther ahead and reach my home. We're very close." Stool says to the group, telepathically.
The party decides to move forward and push left into the cavern passage. Elmo sneaks ahead while Stool rejoins the group as they make their move towards Neverlight Grove.
Ok, I'll assume after our long rest we are granted an audience with the king, at which point I'll say and do the following:
I'll start by genuflecting deeply and then say: "Greetings glorious king! We humble travelers are exceedingly grateful for the magnanimous hospitality that you have showered upon us. We are very grateful for the opportunity to return the favor by bringing your citizen, the brave and powerful Stool, back into your good graces. We hope to work with your highness further to bring about mutual prosperity and growth in peace. To that end, I would humbly like to make the following inquiries and requests...
1. "How goes it around these parts? We have found the underdark to be a dangerous place and have reason to believe that foul demons from the depths are stirring up trouble. Do you know anything about these matters? Is everything going smoothly in your town? Do you require our assistance in any regard?"
2. "We are very interested in seeing the sights of your fair town. Might we have your blessing to explore it at will and experience its vast array of wonders? Is there anything of note that we should look into? My friends and I are weary and find that a tavern with ale sounds mighty refreshing. Do you have anything of that nature about? Is there any place that I might practice my magic and learn new spells? Do you have any merchants with whom we might trade?"
3. "Our ultimate goal is the surface world. Is there any aid you might be able to render regarding our journey there?"
4. "Have you heard any rumors of goings on in other parts of the underdark?"
5. "We lost one of our party, a sentient slime creature, in our attempt to safely escort stool back to town. He was last seen just outside of your gates. We are concerned for his safety and wonder if you might be so kind as to send out a scouting party to look for him. In the alternative, might you lend us a few warriors with whom we could go looking ourselves?"
6. "What is to become of young stool here? We have found him to be an invaluable ally and companion and were wondering if he might be allowed to accompany us further on our journey."
Our brave adventurers have now seen not just one, which would be more than the average adventurer never expects to see, but two Demon Lords...and survived! Elmo Lightpocket, Morgana and Gremryl Stonebreaker have discovered the source of the infectious spores that have taken the unwilling lives of various Underdark races without prejudice. It's the Demon Queen Zuggtmoy that's made her base of operations in the otherwise peaceful village of Neverlight Grove and she's spreading her infection as far as she can as fast as she can.
As the party made their escape from the Garden of Horrors, they met up with Sovereign Basidia, who learned of what was seen and made haste to assist in their escape. Once safely away from the grove, Sovereign Basidia stops the party and asks for a minute to regroup strategically.
Sovereign Basidia - "Everyone, the grove is lost...but my people are not. I must go back and save as many as will listen to reason. I ask not that you join me. But I ask that you continue to look after Stool. It's confided with me that it wishes to continue on with you. If you'll have it, of course." Sovereign Basidia pauses to hear the group's response.
"Of course he can come with us! We would be utterly lost without our fearless leader (gives stool an affectionate pat on the head). We wish you well on your campaign and are sorry that we couldn't do more for your people. As a parting gift, can you give us any information about the road ahead and/or directions to our next destination?"
Sovereign Basidia smiles gratefully (as best as you can tell) as Stool comes bounding up to Morgana and gives her a hug (as best as it can).
Sovereign Basidia - "I've shared with Stool the information that Loobamub has gathered about the surrounding area. Stool can guide you through the next few days in the shortest direction to Gracklestugh. That is where you're intending to head next, is it not?" Sovereign Basidia pauses a moment then looks squarely at Morgana before going on. "Morgana...Stool has shared with me that you have taken great interest in bonding with it and have provided not only guidance but also your protection. I am deeply grateful to you for this. As a token of my appreciation, and to help you in your journey, please, take this." Sovereign Basidia stretches out its left hand then unfurls it's 'fingers' to reveal what appears to be a bright white pearl that shimmers with magical energy. "Use it when your situation is most dire. Clutch it tightly and utter these words, 'Serandi numata ritu'. Now, I must return to save my people. I wish you luck and should our paths meet again, may it be under more peaceful circumstances." Sovereign Basidia waits for Morgana to approach and take the magic pearl before departing.
I'll take the pearl while saying: "Taking care of such a wonderful creature as stool has been my pleasure and I lack the words to express my gratitude for such a fine gift as this. However, pray tell, what exactly does this item do?"
Sovereign Basidia looks at Morgana and says, "Its magic is powerful and varies with the owner. You'll have to discover on your own what effect it will have when you use it." Turning away now, you watch as the large Myconid leader shambles back towards its village...or what's left of it. You can't help but wonder if you'll ever see it again.
I'll assume Grem has shared the info about the evocation spell emanating from the drow. To the party I'll whisper, "He's trying to communicate with somebody. Can anybody cancel out magic? Paladins, I'm looking at you! In any event, if he got a message off, we should wrap this shit up and get to stool's town before the rest of these clowns arrive cause I'm running low on spell ammo and don't think I'd be all that effective in an ambush Thoughts?".
"Ye shouldn't have called for help mate" Elmo positions his bare arse in front of the terrified drow scout. His arse is almost pressed against his face. "I remembered hearing somewhere that ye liked B-hole rips! Well here ye go mate!"
Ill roll a con check to see the effect of the blast?
5
"Sorry about that mate. I was expecting something a wee bit more impressive."
Elmo pulls up his pants again. Alright well, I cant be watching the lass do what needs to be done. Just remember, Glab likes meat too."
Elmo stands up and walks back towards where the drow scout came from.
"Im pretty sure that shite called fore help. You should do what your going to do quickly. Im going to keep a look out"
Ill do a stealth and perception check and I want to prevent us from being ambushed. Ill be scouting just ahead of where stool is. Close enough so he can communicate with me.
Stealth: 25
Perception: 18
"I can't be just cancelling out magic on a whim lass. I was just able to detect the magic on this drow"
to the drow:
"Ye communicating with some? sending out some mind message? Where is your party and the orcs??" I growl into his non burnt ear!
intimidation check 17
"So you like gathering intel and sending it to your buddies, do you. Very well. Let's see how easy that is for you when you are deprived of your senses..." I'll use my dagger to dig out his eyeballs. I'll also use a ray of frost to freeze his nose and then heel kick him in the face so that the ice shards shatter and drive into him like ice needles. I'll leave him his other ear and tongue in case we want to interrogate him further. "Transmit THAT to the rest of your ****tard team!!"
To The party: "Anybody got any further questions for this thing, or can we be on our way?"
To Elmo: "Give me my ring back"
Elmo gives the ring when next he sees morgana.
Gremryl has not questions for this drow..
Ok, I'll assume after our long rest we are granted an audience with the king, at which point I'll say and do the following:
I'll start by genuflecting deeply and then say: "Greetings glorious king! We humble travelers are exceedingly grateful for the magnanimous hospitality that you have showered upon us. We are very grateful for the opportunity to return the favor by bringing your citizen, the brave and powerful Stool, back into your good graces. We hope to work with your highness further to bring about mutual prosperity and growth in peace. To that end, I would humbly like to make the following inquiries and requests...
1. "How goes it around these parts? We have found the underdark to be a dangerous place and have reason to believe that foul demons from the depths are stirring up trouble. Do you know anything about these matters? Is everything going smoothly in your town? Do you require our assistance in any regard?"
2. "We are very interested in seeing the sights of your fair town. Might we have your blessing to explore it at will and experience its vast array of wonders? Is there anything of note that we should look into? My friends and I are weary and find that a tavern with ale sounds mighty refreshing. Do you have anything of that nature about? Is there any place that I might practice my magic and learn new spells? Do you have any merchants with whom we might trade?"
3. "Our ultimate goal is the surface world. Is there any aid you might be able to render regarding our journey there?"
4. "Have you heard any rumors of goings on in other parts of the underdark?"
5. "We lost one of our party, a sentient slime creature, in our attempt to safely escort stool back to town. He was last seen just outside of your gates. We are concerned for his safety and wonder if you might be so kind as to send out a scouting party to look for him. In the alternative, might you lend us a few warriors with whom we could go looking ourselves?"
6. "What is to become of young stool here? We have found him to be an invaluable ally and companion and were wondering if he might be allowed to accompany us further on our journey."
(Elmo leaves the village grumbling about the lack of booze on the journey)
"Of course he can come with us! We would be utterly lost without our fearless leader (gives stool an affectionate pat on the head). We wish you well on your campaign and are sorry that we couldn't do more for your people. As a parting gift, can you give us any information about the road ahead and/or directions to our next destination?"
I'll take the pearl while saying: "Taking care of such a wonderful creature as stool has been my pleasure and I lack the words to express my gratitude for such a fine gift as this. However, pray tell, what exactly does this item do?"
Works on comission?
No! Money down!