The party plus their two new companions continue their journey towards the tooth. Having a friendly Ogre in the group makes everyone feel a lot safer given all of the problems that have been happening lately. 

The journey to the Tooth is long but not particularly arduous. These two seem to know where they are going. Along the way, the group encounters evidence of other people traveling to the club, though no one else seems interested in joining up and making this a caravan. Which is probably for the best considering the temperment of Crush and Buddy and their mutual desire to find a fight.

In time, the party reaches a point that the half-elf says is the location of the Tooth. There is already a line of people milling about, waiting to get in. Several of them have monsters with them, restrained either by chains, magic, or old fashioned domestication. There are bugbears and cavefishers and several large snakes. Some people are whispering that they heard there was supposed to be a mind flayer here tonight but that the city guard captured its owner. Besides the people with monsters, there are a number of other adventurers who look like they're ready for a fight.

The problem is, you're all just standing in a big empty cavern. There's nothing there.

Several confusing moments pass, but the half-elf, who has identified himself as Gracious Devitt, calms the party down before anyone gets out of sorts. "First time at the Tooth, huh? Well... It's going to be here, don't worry."

Do you want to interact with anyone else waiting for the Tooth or do you all want to mind your own business and wait?

( Does any of this area feel familiar to Aria?)

Sen looks confused and tries to determine if there's an illusion that's hiding the club:  Perception 6

I don't really see anything.  Do you?

Crush would smile to Aria and place his hulking hand on her shoulder for just a moment. "Thanks" He would grunt as they made their way towards The Tooth. Once he made his way to the gathering of people, The orc would look around and scratch the back of his large head. "No Tooth....."

Do we have a plan to try to find Anna?  I mean, I guess we know what she looks like?  We split up and search?  Ask the staff?  Stand on a table and call her name?  I'm not seriously suggesting that last one.  Sen whispers his questions and tries not to be overheard by any of the people around them.

"Crush go ask where Anna.... no answer.... me destroy building till find Anna" The orc would say with a look of determination.

"Considering we don't even know what this place looks like... let's wait till we get inside to plan. We'd like to have a look around. For all we know Anna will be serving drinks." Usul adds

If anyone else wants to make history (Aria) or perception checks, please do.

Crush will squint hard as he tries to spot any signs of a club 18

HISTORY: [roll]1d20+1[/]

(( This thing hates me... it’s an 8 in case anyone was wondering lol ))

Aria has no memory of this place.

Crush and Usul can tell that there is definitely *something* to this place -- the cavern is certainly big enough, and in looking at the stalactites and stalagmites in this space, it kind of almost looks like the party and the others present here are standing in front of a giant open jaw.

(Hopefully will be able to write more tonight, been a long 2 days)

The party aren't the only people present who are looking around for the Tooth in confusion, but Gracious and Buddy both reassure them and those near the that everything's going to be alright, and just to wait. Buddy tries to calm Crush down by assuring him they'll be allowed to fight soon.

About 15 minutes later, there is a bright flash of light and the shape of the cavern begins to change as additional walls begin to fill in around the rock formations making up the jaw. One of the stalactites turns a dull golden color when the transformation is completed. The slightest bit of dust is kicked up as the new structure settles into place. At the back of the jaw, there is a red stone door that opens up as two heavily armored dragonborn come shuffling out, unrolling a red carpet behind them. The others in the cavern begin to form a line to get in. It sounds like there are somehow already people inside, as you can hear music and cheering coming from behind the door

One of the Dragonborn says, "Alright, if you're here to fight, you gotta register with him before you go in. Line up to the right. There'll be consequences is you try to fight without telling us first." Several of the warriors begin to form a queue, as does everyone who has brought some kind of monster with them. Buddy starts to head in that direction too, saying "Crush, follow me!"

The Dragonborn continues, "If you're not here to fight, go on in and enjoy yourselves! The next round of fights start half an hour after we finish registering these ferocious specimens over here.", he gestures to the line of fighters forming.

A wave of anxiety rushes over Sen, but unlike before, it rushes over him and into the circlet.

((Very cool~))

Usul, seeing all this happen is just staring wide eyed at the whole show. Though he's getting a feel for magic, this is a whole new experience. Looking towards the group he, somewhat excitedly, says "well... Let's go check this out eh?!"

"Crush search for Anna with fighters" The orc would say as he follows Buddy and gets in line with the fighters..

Sen touches the circlet on his head very gingerly, and tries to figure out what just happened.  Arcana 17

To Usul, he says, Umm, yes, sure, let's totally do what you just said.

Aria keeps the hood of the cloak up and wraps a scarf around her face, resembling in that moment a shemagh. She gets in line with the others but tries to maneuver through the line and in ahead of the others in line..   STEALTH: 8 just in case

((WE HAVE A DECENT ROLL!))

Aria is able to hide by making herself look inconspicuous and non-threatening.

Sen touches the small gemstone at the center of the circlet and feels it pulse with power.

Crush and Buddy get in line with the other fighters. Given the violence everyone is there for, the queue is remarkably calm -- maybe everyone is focused. Maybe they're all professionals. Maybe there's a nervous anticipation in the air about what's about to happen. Eventually, Crush and Buddy get to the front of the line and are face to face with the Dragonborn guard/bouncer/booker assigned to register all of the combatants tonight. He says, "You two a team? Or are you each going in solo?" Buddy turns to Crush to see what he wants to do.

Crush would look up to Buddy.. then to the dragonborn. "Team" He would say with a grunt before looking to the ogre and giving him a nod and a grin.

The Dragonborn nods and takes note of this, and says "Very good. We don't give fighters much notice. More entertaining if it's spontaneous. When one of my people come and tell you you're up, that means you're up. If you lose, you lose, life goes on. If you're killed in the fight, you forfeit all of the property you have on you to us. Go on in and enjoy the fights."

Aria makes her way in and immediately starts to scan the inside of "The Tooth"... PERCEPTION: 14