Mulligan - you can tell they are scrolls, probably magic, but not much else.
Ajax - as Mulligan holds out the axe to you, you can make out faintly under the rust, some Dwarven runes. The head of the axe says "Hew."
Delg - as you scan the sky, you see no sign of the dragon.
Reidoth waits until you've gathered the treasure, then says, "Job well done, lads. Now, you wanted to go to the castle? Or straight to the cave?" He pauses, musing aloud, "Well, the castle is sort of on the way to the cave, so I suppose you could visit both if you wanted." He looks at the group of you enquiringly.
Reidoth shakes his head. "The castle is roughly 30 miles from here, more than we can walk in a day. We'd have to shelter in the forest if we are headed to the castle, as it is within the forest. We could avoid the castle and the forest and head to the cave, though going around the forest will add time to the journey. It is up you," he says.
Yeah, let's press on and take shelter in the forest, I think it is unlikely a dragon would spot us there... I don't like being ON the road whit a dragon seeking revenge and searhcing for us
The party gathers up the treasure and begins the trek south. ((The journey to the castle will take several days, so if there is anything you would like to do while traveling, let me know.))
For the rest of the day, Reidoth leads you south, sticking to the edge of the forest. As night falls, he finds a campsite near some large boulders which will provide some cover from the elements. "We can camp here for the night," he says. "Should be safe enough," he says with a smile.
Ajax - as you spend time using the axe, you discover that it seems to be lighter than you expected and also sharper, even though it appears rusty. ((Hew is a +1 Battleaxe))
Delg - though you keep a close eye on both Reidoth and the sky, you don't notice anything that causes you unease.
The first night passes uneventfully and you spend the next day traveling. Towards the late afternoon, Reidoth begins leading you into the forest. "The castle is east, in the forest itself," he says. "We should make camp in the forest tonight and then continue on to the castle in the morning," he says. "The goblins are sneaky little buggers, so be prepared for traps and the like," he says.
Reidoth shakes his head at Delg. "I require no portion of the treasure, lad," he says. "The only reward I needed or wanted was to drive away the dragon. You have kept your end of the bargain, and I shall keep mine." He stares into the fire. "I will lead you to the goblin castle and then on to the mine."
Mulligan will split up the gold as evenly as possible, and give Delg the 4th goblet since I got the scrolls, and Ajax the axe. (It's just the three of us apart from the druid, right?)
So that's 50 gp, 266 sp for everybody. 1 silver goblet worth 60 gp for everybody, and the extra goblet and the extra 2 sp goes to Delg.
"The castle is old, an ancient stronghold from time long past. It was abandoned and fell into decay. The goblins took it over, filthy buggers," he says. "Other than goblins and their supposed goblin king, I know not what may be there. I know of its location, not details of the building itself," Reidoth says. "You think that's where you'll find your friend?" he asks.
Mulligan - you can tell they are scrolls, probably magic, but not much else.
Ajax - as Mulligan holds out the axe to you, you can make out faintly under the rust, some Dwarven runes. The head of the axe says "Hew."
Delg - as you scan the sky, you see no sign of the dragon.
Reidoth waits until you've gathered the treasure, then says, "Job well done, lads. Now, you wanted to go to the castle? Or straight to the cave?" He pauses, musing aloud, "Well, the castle is sort of on the way to the cave, so I suppose you could visit both if you wanted." He looks at the group of you enquiringly.
"Will we reach the castle before nightfall? Is there shelter on the road if we don't?"
Reidoth shakes his head. "The castle is roughly 30 miles from here, more than we can walk in a day. We'd have to shelter in the forest if we are headed to the castle, as it is within the forest. We could avoid the castle and the forest and head to the cave, though going around the forest will add time to the journey. It is up you," he says.
Delg looks at Ajax and Mulligan. "Do we press as much as we can today and shelter in the forest?"
Ajax is resolute:
Yeah, let's press on and take shelter in the forest, I think it is unlikely a dragon would spot us there... I don't like being ON the road whit a dragon seeking revenge and searhcing for us
"Tree cover sounds pretty great," Mulligan says.
Reidoth nods. "As you wish," he says.
The party gathers up the treasure and begins the trek south. ((The journey to the castle will take several days, so if there is anything you would like to do while traveling, let me know.))
For the rest of the day, Reidoth leads you south, sticking to the edge of the forest. As night falls, he finds a campsite near some large boulders which will provide some cover from the elements. "We can camp here for the night," he says. "Should be safe enough," he says with a smile.
During those days Ajax will pray and spoil some food as sacrifice for the gods for good luck
Moreover, testing the skill of the hew weapon on trees or little animals, does he notice something strange?
((Delg Insights: 7 that smile. He'll keep an eye on Reidoth during the journey as well glances above for the dragon.))
Ajax - as you spend time using the axe, you discover that it seems to be lighter than you expected and also sharper, even though it appears rusty. ((Hew is a +1 Battleaxe))
Delg - though you keep a close eye on both Reidoth and the sky, you don't notice anything that causes you unease.
The first night passes uneventfully and you spend the next day traveling. Towards the late afternoon, Reidoth begins leading you into the forest. "The castle is east, in the forest itself," he says. "We should make camp in the forest tonight and then continue on to the castle in the morning," he says. "The goblins are sneaky little buggers, so be prepared for traps and the like," he says.
Delg gets the fire going and sits down. "We should split the coin. If the dragon comes back, it might be better for him to have more than one target."
He looks at Reidoth. "You have room enough to carry your share, I suppose?"
Reidoth shakes his head at Delg. "I require no portion of the treasure, lad," he says. "The only reward I needed or wanted was to drive away the dragon. You have kept your end of the bargain, and I shall keep mine." He stares into the fire. "I will lead you to the goblin castle and then on to the mine."
Mulligan will split up the gold as evenly as possible, and give Delg the 4th goblet since I got the scrolls, and Ajax the axe. (It's just the three of us apart from the druid, right?)
So that's 50 gp, 266 sp for everybody. 1 silver goblet worth 60 gp for everybody, and the extra goblet and the extra 2 sp goes to Delg.
Ajax thanks the others
"thanks but I am faithful to this polearm weapon I am using, but, still, this battle axe is a quality one, surely some of you may use...?"
Delg nods as he takes the coins and goblets. He looks over the axe as he puts them away, then looks at Mulligan. "Do you want to try it?"
Mulligan picks up the weapon and looks it over. "It's got a nice edge to it. If neither of you need it, I'll take it."
Delg nods, than looks at Reidoth. "Tell us about the castle and the cave. What are we heading into?"
"The castle is old, an ancient stronghold from time long past. It was abandoned and fell into decay. The goblins took it over, filthy buggers," he says. "Other than goblins and their supposed goblin king, I know not what may be there. I know of its location, not details of the building itself," Reidoth says. "You think that's where you'll find your friend?" he asks.
Mulligan will offer Ajax his goblet in exchange for the axe. (Meaning that Ajax and Delg would both get 2 goblets)
Not here, but at some point along the road Mulligan would propose a short rest.
"My cousin. And if he's not there, then there better be someone who can tell me where he is.'