Blurg warily eyes Tozer and Eldeth while answering Jimjar in undercommon, "Indeed Master Snirfneblin. A good thing I did not wager one so knowledgeable as you. You have news of Grazilaxx? Is your myconid sprout there spent of rapport spores already?"
And he tries again in Elvish, "Does your myconid sprout have any rapport spores left? It would make conversation so much simpler."
Xilyrah, who understands both undercommon and elvish and sees the tension in Tozer and Eldeth chooses to relay Blurg's request to the rest of the group. Everyone huddles around Stool and given the signal, he disperses his spores.
Krizzibond and Rodolfo get their first taste of rapport spores. All of a sudden, a childish voice can be heard in your minds, "Did that help?"
Blurg smiles and responds, "Indeed little one. My thanks for including me in your meld."
Blurg then proceeds to telepathically repeat what wasn't previously understood.
(I don't remember the exact number of days since the party met Grazilaxx, but fortunately, neither does Beegred.)
Beegred to Blurg: "You are kind of an ass, but I guess that must be a requirement to join the Society, right?
"We met GrilledLaxative... uh... some days ago. He said that you guys were peaceful, and 'our mandate is to study knowledge and maintain life in the Underdark,' but right now you guys are worried that demons are roaming around." (Yes, he actually got that part right.)
"He was on his way to Marzipan, but his teleport got messed up. When he teleported away from us, he said he was headed directly to fellow Society member Blorgh, who was investigating Blingstone. If you find this Blorgh fellow, you should find Grizzle.
"Since we are helping you out, maybe you lend us a hand? Do you know any direct routes or shortcuts to the Neleright Grove? That don't involve teleportation, of course. Maybe a map or something?"
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Blurg frowns at Beegred, "I can't tell if you are trying to insult me or if you have a speech impediment. Usually speech impediments don't carry over to telepathy, so you must have some other kind of mental deficiency. I would very much like to a day or two to study you. But if I am properly deciphering your garbled message, Grazilaxx was on his way to meet Blurg near Blingdenstone? In that case, I must return there. Teleportation is so exhausting, and hasn't been reliable lately, but I think I must. This knowledge is worthy, I can certainly give you directions in recompense.
Speaking of the myconid grove, it is not on any typical map. Very few know of its location. But I can help you, if one among you has the intellect to remember my directions...?"
Beegred does mumble (he has something hidden in his mouth, all they way from the drow slave pens), but he never thought about if his thoughts are mumbled... His head hurts from the thinking.
Beegred is better at helping with short distance traveling (ranger favored terrain), not so much the big picture navigating. He looks at Rodolfo. "You are a rock gnome, and you've got the book learning smarts. Would you listen to this Society guy's directions?
"Stool can point us to the grove when we get closer, but we have to get him closer first."
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Rodolfo says, "Uh, sure. I mean I can take notes." He pulls out a crumpled letter, turns the text part inside and makes ready to write down the directions.
Rodolfo pulls out an 'introduction from his guild' letter and flips it over to take notes. Without any issue keeping up or understanding Blurg, Rodolfo writes the directions word for word.
(As of the next day, the party will no longer have to make Survival checks to see if you make progress for the day. Catch is Rodolfo has to navigate, or assist someone who is navigating. Sarith will not take direction from anyone and can no longer be the navigator.)
After Blurg finishes his directions, he stands there awkwardly for a few moments before communicating, "Not a very talkative bunch. Can't imagine what it would be like to be so challenged that talking takes effort... In any case, I have best be on my way."
The orog takes out an object from a pocket and appears to concentrate intensely. As the object seems to flare with its own arcane powers, he quickly adds as he makes a head gesture towards the scree, "Sorry for your friends." With a flash Blurg is no longer there.
With nothing left keep the party here, you all begin to travel once again.
out loud Krizz will say "I hear no voices other than the ones in my head....." and as the Orog disappears he adds "good riddance.....now where is this magical mushroom grove?"
Not long after the orog teleports away, Sarith begins leading, but the group pulls him back to let Rodolfo take over. Sarith becomes more animated than you have seen him in a long time, protesting that he must lead you all to Neverlight Grove. It takes some convincing and several reassurances that everyone is going to Neverlight Grove before he calms down and returns to his near catatonic state. Sarith is told to look for water, but many of you realize that he has to almost accidentally step in some to realize it's there.
The next day, water is hard to find and Narstin provides for the party. Rodolfo feels confident the party made very good progress. Another day goes by before Beegred becomes aware of a creature approaching the party as they take their long rest...
Another day goes by before Beegred becomes aware of a creature approaching the party as they take their long rest...
Beegred will whisper to Derendil that he is going to scout what is approaching their resting site.
Beegred will try to be stealthy as he moves closer to whatever is approaching, and hopefully invisible to anyone using darkvision. Stealth roll: 18, Perception (when he is close enough): 8
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Beegred moves ahead and from a distance (max visual range) sees a humanoid carefully advancing through the wide open cavern, directly towards the sleeping party. It is easy to locate the creature because it is making 'Toc' sounds with its tongue as it advances.
(Is it using a light source, or darkvision? During day 19 travel, it was "dark" illumination.)
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Beegred will move to the side a bit, to make it look like he is coming from a slightly different direction. Then he will approach the humanoid, making enough noise so the other guy isn’t spooked.
At a distance close enough to be heard, but far enough to run, he will have his short bow ready. “Hail! Talk or fight?”
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As soon as Beegred begins making noise, the humanoid stops and turns to almost face in your direction. Instead of facing you directly, it seems he's pointing an ear in your direction instead. With the shaky voice of an elder, he responds in common, "Oh my! I have not heard common in such a long time. I have not had any fight in me for many years, I am at your mercy."
With the shaky voice of an elder, he responds in common, "Oh my! I have not heard common in such a long time. I have not had any fight in me for many years, I am at your mercy."
"What brings you around these parts? My group is traveling, and headed towards... NearlyLight Grove(?). But it being the Underdark, we are wary when encountering strangers."
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Blurg warily eyes Tozer and Eldeth while answering Jimjar in undercommon, "Indeed Master Snirfneblin. A good thing I did not wager one so knowledgeable as you. You have news of Grazilaxx? Is your myconid sprout there spent of rapport spores already?"
And he tries again in Elvish, "Does your myconid sprout have any rapport spores left? It would make conversation so much simpler."
Xilyrah, who understands both undercommon and elvish and sees the tension in Tozer and Eldeth chooses to relay Blurg's request to the rest of the group. Everyone huddles around Stool and given the signal, he disperses his spores.
Krizzibond and Rodolfo get their first taste of rapport spores. All of a sudden, a childish voice can be heard in your minds, "Did that help?"
Blurg smiles and responds, "Indeed little one. My thanks for including me in your meld."
Blurg then proceeds to telepathically repeat what wasn't previously understood.
"What kind of sorcery is this!" Krizz looks at the Orog and brings his maul up in an offensive stance.
(basically his reaction to there being another voice (or voices) in his head besides the ones he's lived with)
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Blurg chuckles as he replies, "Biological actually. But everything seems like sorcery to the uneducated."
(I don't remember the exact number of days since the party met Grazilaxx, but fortunately, neither does Beegred.)
Beegred to Blurg: "You are kind of an ass, but I guess that must be a requirement to join the Society, right?
"We met GrilledLaxative... uh... some days ago. He said that you guys were peaceful, and 'our mandate is to study knowledge and maintain life in the Underdark,' but right now you guys are worried that demons are roaming around." (Yes, he actually got that part right.)
"He was on his way to Marzipan, but his teleport got messed up. When he teleported away from us, he said he was headed directly to fellow Society member Blorgh, who was investigating Blingstone. If you find this Blorgh fellow, you should find Grizzle.
"Since we are helping you out, maybe you lend us a hand? Do you know any direct routes or shortcuts to the Neleright Grove? That don't involve teleportation, of course. Maybe a map or something?"
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Blurg frowns at Beegred, "I can't tell if you are trying to insult me or if you have a speech impediment. Usually speech impediments don't carry over to telepathy, so you must have some other kind of mental deficiency. I would very much like to a day or two to study you. But if I am properly deciphering your garbled message, Grazilaxx was on his way to meet Blurg near Blingdenstone? In that case, I must return there. Teleportation is so exhausting, and hasn't been reliable lately, but I think I must. This knowledge is worthy, I can certainly give you directions in recompense.
Speaking of the myconid grove, it is not on any typical map. Very few know of its location. But I can help you, if one among you has the intellect to remember my directions...?"
Beegred does mumble (he has something hidden in his mouth, all they way from the drow slave pens), but he never thought about if his thoughts are mumbled... His head hurts from the thinking.
Beegred is better at helping with short distance traveling (ranger favored terrain), not so much the big picture navigating. He looks at Rodolfo. "You are a rock gnome, and you've got the book learning smarts. Would you listen to this Society guy's directions?
"Stool can point us to the grove when we get closer, but we have to get him closer first."
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Rodolfo says, "Uh, sure. I mean I can take notes." He pulls out a crumpled letter, turns the text part inside and makes ready to write down the directions.
Rodolfo pulls out an 'introduction from his guild' letter and flips it over to take notes. Without any issue keeping up or understanding Blurg, Rodolfo writes the directions word for word.
(As of the next day, the party will no longer have to make Survival checks to see if you make progress for the day. Catch is Rodolfo has to navigate, or assist someone who is navigating. Sarith will not take direction from anyone and can no longer be the navigator.)
After Blurg finishes his directions, he stands there awkwardly for a few moments before communicating, "Not a very talkative bunch. Can't imagine what it would be like to be so challenged that talking takes effort... In any case, I have best be on my way."
The orog takes out an object from a pocket and appears to concentrate intensely. As the object seems to flare with its own arcane powers, he quickly adds as he makes a head gesture towards the scree, "Sorry for your friends." With a flash Blurg is no longer there.
With nothing left keep the party here, you all begin to travel once again.
out loud Krizz will say "I hear no voices other than the ones in my head....." and as the Orog disappears he adds "good riddance.....now where is this magical mushroom grove?"
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Not long after the orog teleports away, Sarith begins leading, but the group pulls him back to let Rodolfo take over. Sarith becomes more animated than you have seen him in a long time, protesting that he must lead you all to Neverlight Grove. It takes some convincing and several reassurances that everyone is going to Neverlight Grove before he calms down and returns to his near catatonic state. Sarith is told to look for water, but many of you realize that he has to almost accidentally step in some to realize it's there.
The next day, water is hard to find and Narstin provides for the party. Rodolfo feels confident the party made very good progress. Another day goes by before Beegred becomes aware of a creature approaching the party as they take their long rest...
Beegred will whisper to Derendil that he is going to scout what is approaching their resting site.
Beegred will try to be stealthy as he moves closer to whatever is approaching, and hopefully invisible to anyone using darkvision. Stealth roll: 18, Perception (when he is close enough): 8
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
Beegred moves ahead and from a distance (max visual range) sees a humanoid carefully advancing through the wide open cavern, directly towards the sleeping party. It is easy to locate the creature because it is making 'Toc' sounds with its tongue as it advances.
(Is it using a light source, or darkvision? During day 19 travel, it was "dark" illumination.)
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
There is no light source. With a Perception of 5, you can't make out much more than that.
Beegred will move to the side a bit, to make it look like he is coming from a slightly different direction. Then he will approach the humanoid, making enough noise so the other guy isn’t spooked.
At a distance close enough to be heard, but far enough to run, he will have his short bow ready. “Hail! Talk or fight?”
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
As soon as Beegred begins making noise, the humanoid stops and turns to almost face in your direction. Instead of facing you directly, it seems he's pointing an ear in your direction instead. With the shaky voice of an elder, he responds in common, "Oh my! I have not heard common in such a long time. I have not had any fight in me for many years, I am at your mercy."
Rodolfo turns on the other side and continues to dream about cinnamon buns.
Krizz dreams about punching smart ass Orog's in the nose
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
"What brings you around these parts? My group is traveling, and headed towards... NearlyLight Grove(?). But it being the Underdark, we are wary when encountering strangers."
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)