“Give me your staff and we will call him off, otherwise you’ll get it again and I don’t think that will fair you too well friend” “we just want to talk”
OCC: just want to give assurance he won’t try anything fishy with that rod if his.
Glasstaff kicks the staff towards Fawn and holds to his wounds trying to stop bleeding. He is barely clinging to conciousness.
Glasstaff gasps for air, "I don't know any Gundren. Oh... Rockseeker. He was delivered to Cragmaw Castle as I was instructed." Glasstaff winces.
Glasstaff then says, "My real name.. argh... My real name is Lord Iarno Albrek. I am secretly working for the Lord's Alliance as a spy in The Black Spider's plans. I had to deliver the dwarf or I would be found out! You must be the strangers I was warned about... argh..."
Glasstaff motions to his desk where there are various papers and notes stacked neatly on the desk, mostly consisting of Iarno's written orders to apothecaries and alchemists in nearby settlements for more materials for his workshop. There.. you find a letter signed with the Black Spider's symbol.
“What is your part in this whole plan? Sildar came to phandalin looking for you and apparently everyone told him you disappeared. That is who we have been with and who ROckseeker was with when he was attacked and captured. Why did they not take Sildar?” Fawn says to the wizard
Iarno becomes slightly more uncomfortable at the mention of Sildar and says to Fawn, "The Black Spider simply wanted me to lead the Redbrands to keep the population of Phandalin under control. You see, The Black Spider is searching for Wave Echo Cave for the forge of Spells! I am sure you have heard how the Dwarves and gnomes of the Phadelver's Pact used the magical forge to fashion powerful magic items? The Black Spider heard there was a map of this cave and that your unfortunate friend Gundren had it."
Iarno shifts slightly, "I had no idea my dear friend Sildar was looking for me and was caught up in all this. I had to disappear as if anyone knew where I was it would reveal my identity you see? Not even the Redbrands know my real name. As for why Sildar was not taken my guess would be it is simply because he was not asked for. You see, goblins are greedy creatures and will keep anything for themselves they can get away with! You musn't tell Sildar where I am. Not even he knows of this very critical undercover mission."
Iarno then turns to Halben, "Yes, I have to say that was me. To be fair, I did request you be brought to me alive! You must understand I cannot have an untrained sorcerer who does not know his power prancing around my town setting it ablaze!"
Iarno then winces once more and says, "Now, quickly you all should leave or the whole mission could be blown if someone finds you here."
“Alright....” Conway says. “We made a deal with something and we have to hold up our end of the bargain” Conway says as he grabs Glasstaff by the arm and begins dragging him away.
”You will meet my lord soon” Conway says as he looks down with his black void eyes
Iarno attempts resists Conway's attempt to Grapple him and drag him.
Conway Athletics: 17 vs Iarno Acrobatics: 9
Conway successfully grapples Iarno and begins to drag him.
Iarno then pleads, "Wait! Whatever deal you have made I can make a better one!"
Fawn then asks about Gundren's location as well as Halben asking about the keys.
Iarno frantically responds as he is being dragged, "Release me and I'll tell you whatever you want! I admit I'm not undercover! Please!"
As a show a good faith a fear, Iarno reaches in his pocket and tosses an iron key at Halben.
Badger Cypress buts his furry nose to the ground and begins to sniff the air to see if he can smell a healing potion. His nose eventually leads him to the door at -A, -21. He doesn't specifically smell healing potions but he is definitely picking up an alchemy scent. As he shuffles around he room his also finds a sturdy, unlocked wooden chest at the foot or Iarno's bed.
As Fawn opens the chest she is delighted to find the following of what she assumes is the best pickings of the Redbrand's loot over the last two months:
180 Silver Pieces
130 Gold Pieces
A silk pouch containing five carnelians worth 10 GP each.
Two Peridots worth 15 GP Each
One Peal worth 100 GP
Fawn also finds two what she assumes to be magic scrolls but the markings are unintelligible to hear Ranger mind. Possibly someone more in-tune with the Arcane could make sense of them.
“I still have the loot from the first room we encountered and the crips we need to split. I’ll keep this until we get to a place we can split it all at once. Can anyone read these scrolls fluent in Arcane?”
Cypress transforms back to his natural state and looks at Fawn, “I bet you think you’re funny, don’t ya?!” As he shakes his head. He then proceeds to cast the good berry spell, “Halben, I believe you need some of these”’, as he hands him 8 good berries
Halben says thanks and eats all 8 berries restoring his health. Turning to Glasstaff being dragged by Conway he asks "What magic power is enchanted in this staff?"
s Halben looks at the scrolls he determines one is a scroll of Charm Person and the other a scroll of Fireball
DM Notes: The Scroll of Charm Person can be used by Conway, Halben, or Cypress. The Scroll of Fireball can only be used by Halben. Please scroll over the word scroll to see details on how to use one. https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/spell-scroll
You watch as the badger slowly transforms back into Cypress. Cypress then creates 10 good berries and provides 8 of them to Halben which Halben happily consumes. The sorcerer begins to feel better. Fawn also notices a door immediately to the west of her that Cypress had detected alchemy ingredients in.
Conway then demands answers from Iarno including the answer of Halben's question regarding the staff!
Iarno clinging to consciousness feeling defeated then says, "The staff... My wonderful staff that became my identify is a Staff of Defense. It allows gives you extra armor just by holding it. It also allows the wielder to cast mage armor and shield a number of times a day and recharges a certain amount at dawn. Just don't use all the charges it could destroy it!"
DM Note: To attune with the item would require a short rest.
Iarno then addresses Conway, "I just got greedy my good fellow... Tempted by power. Something I am sure you are familiar with when you began serving your Patron? was originally supposed to come investigate this town but instead I seized the opportunity here to line my own pockets! I knew of the Black Spider through my contacts in the Lord's Alliance and I brokered a meeting. The drow promised to share the secrets and wealth of the Forge of Spells in exchange for my loyalty. I never meant for all this unpleasant little business to occur."
Iarno then opens up more and says, "I am sure you have run into the three bugbears the Black Spider sent to help me keep the population of Phandalin under control. We have managed just fine without those barbaric creatures. Those bugbears knew the way to Wave Echo Cave but I do not. I wish you had not have slain them as I would have loved to know myself. No other members of the Lord's Alliance are involved. The crime falls on me and me alone."
Iarno then very seriously says, "You do what you want with me. Have me face trial or kill me but I warn you do not trust Gilga. She is a monster and I have always instructed my Redbrands to stay clear. Any creature that can invade you mind can turn you against each other. I had to give her a prized sword she now treasures to keep her from eating us."
As Fawn searches the door where the alchemy ingredients are. And then turns to Glass staff one last time and says “Are there any other rooms with ruffians here?” She then sighs and says “I do dread the conversation we’re about to have with Sildar”
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“Give me your staff and we will call him off, otherwise you’ll get it again and I don’t think that will fair you too well friend” “we just want to talk”
OCC: just want to give assurance he won’t try anything fishy with that rod if his.
“I think we have something in mind for you Glasstaff.” Conway says with a smile.
Conway gets in Glasstaff’s face and screams “where is Gundren!!!???”
Glasstaff kicks the staff towards Fawn and holds to his wounds trying to stop bleeding. He is barely clinging to conciousness.
Glasstaff gasps for air, "I don't know any Gundren. Oh... Rockseeker. He was delivered to Cragmaw Castle as I was instructed." Glasstaff winces.
Glasstaff then says, "My real name.. argh... My real name is Lord Iarno Albrek. I am secretly working for the Lord's Alliance as a spy in The Black Spider's plans. I had to deliver the dwarf or I would be found out! You must be the strangers I was warned about... argh..."
Glasstaff motions to his desk where there are various papers and notes stacked neatly on the desk, mostly consisting of Iarno's written orders to apothecaries and alchemists in nearby settlements for more materials for his workshop. There.. you find a letter signed with the Black Spider's symbol.
“What is your part in this whole plan? Sildar came to phandalin looking for you and apparently everyone told him you disappeared. That is who we have been with and who ROckseeker was with when he was attacked and captured. Why did they not take Sildar?” Fawn says to the wizard
After Glassstaff answers Fawn, I would like to ask: "And were you the wizard that went after me last time I was in Phandalan?"
Iarno becomes slightly more uncomfortable at the mention of Sildar and says to Fawn, "The Black Spider simply wanted me to lead the Redbrands to keep the population of Phandalin under control. You see, The Black Spider is searching for Wave Echo Cave for the forge of Spells! I am sure you have heard how the Dwarves and gnomes of the Phadelver's Pact used the magical forge to fashion powerful magic items? The Black Spider heard there was a map of this cave and that your unfortunate friend Gundren had it."
Iarno shifts slightly, "I had no idea my dear friend Sildar was looking for me and was caught up in all this. I had to disappear as if anyone knew where I was it would reveal my identity you see? Not even the Redbrands know my real name. As for why Sildar was not taken my guess would be it is simply because he was not asked for. You see, goblins are greedy creatures and will keep anything for themselves they can get away with! You musn't tell Sildar where I am. Not even he knows of this very critical undercover mission."
Iarno then turns to Halben, "Yes, I have to say that was me. To be fair, I did request you be brought to me alive! You must understand I cannot have an untrained sorcerer who does not know his power prancing around my town setting it ablaze!"
Iarno then winces once more and says, "Now, quickly you all should leave or the whole mission could be blown if someone finds you here."
“Alright....” Conway says. “We made a deal with something and we have to hold up our end of the bargain” Conway says as he grabs Glasstaff by the arm and begins dragging him away.
”You will meet my lord soon” Conway says as he looks down with his black void eyes
“Do you know where they are holding him in the castle? Are there anymore redbrands here?”
"Also where are the keys to release the prisoners!"
As they interrogate glass staff, cypress uses his keen badge scent to search for any healing potions in Glass staffs quarters. 20
Iarno attempts resists Conway's attempt to Grapple him and drag him.
Conway Athletics: 17 vs Iarno Acrobatics: 9
Conway successfully grapples Iarno and begins to drag him.
Iarno then pleads, "Wait! Whatever deal you have made I can make a better one!"
Fawn then asks about Gundren's location as well as Halben asking about the keys.
Iarno frantically responds as he is being dragged, "Release me and I'll tell you whatever you want! I admit I'm not undercover! Please!"
As a show a good faith a fear, Iarno reaches in his pocket and tosses an iron key at Halben.
Badger Cypress buts his furry nose to the ground and begins to sniff the air to see if he can smell a healing potion. His nose eventually leads him to the door at -A, -21. He doesn't specifically smell healing potions but he is definitely picking up an alchemy scent. As he shuffles around he room his also finds a sturdy, unlocked wooden chest at the foot or Iarno's bed.
Fawn searches the unlocked chest at the end of the bed with her poseable thumbs. “Good job boy” she says giggling.
As Fawn opens the chest she is delighted to find the following of what she assumes is the best pickings of the Redbrand's loot over the last two months:
180 Silver Pieces
130 Gold Pieces
A silk pouch containing five carnelians worth 10 GP each.
Two Peridots worth 15 GP Each
One Peal worth 100 GP
Fawn also finds two what she assumes to be magic scrolls but the markings are unintelligible to hear Ranger mind. Possibly someone more in-tune with the Arcane could make sense of them.
“I still have the loot from the first room we encountered and the crips we need to split. I’ll keep this until we get to a place we can split it all at once. Can anyone read these scrolls fluent in Arcane?”
"Let me take a look at them."
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Cypress transforms back to his natural state and looks at Fawn, “I bet you think you’re funny, don’t ya?!” As he shakes his head. He then proceeds to cast the good berry spell, “Halben, I believe you need some of these”’, as he hands him 8 good berries
Halben says thanks and eats all 8 berries restoring his health. Turning to Glasstaff being dragged by Conway he asks "What magic power is enchanted in this staff?"
Conway stops and sees him toss the key. As he hears him admit he isn’t undercover he jumps in his face while holding both sides of his robes.
”I want you to tell us everything you know or you go to Gilga.. spill it” Conway screams adding some extra spit to the conversation
s Halben looks at the scrolls he determines one is a scroll of Charm Person and the other a scroll of Fireball
DM Notes: The Scroll of Charm Person can be used by Conway, Halben, or Cypress. The Scroll of Fireball can only be used by Halben. Please scroll over the word scroll to see details on how to use one. https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/spell-scroll
You watch as the badger slowly transforms back into Cypress. Cypress then creates 10 good berries and provides 8 of them to Halben which Halben happily consumes. The sorcerer begins to feel better. Fawn also notices a door immediately to the west of her that Cypress had detected alchemy ingredients in.
Conway then demands answers from Iarno including the answer of Halben's question regarding the staff!
Iarno clinging to consciousness feeling defeated then says, "The staff... My wonderful staff that became my identify is a Staff of Defense. It allows gives you extra armor just by holding it. It also allows the wielder to cast mage armor and shield a number of times a day and recharges a certain amount at dawn. Just don't use all the charges it could destroy it!"
DM Note: To attune with the item would require a short rest.
Iarno then addresses Conway, "I just got greedy my good fellow... Tempted by power. Something I am sure you are familiar with when you began serving your Patron? was originally supposed to come investigate this town but instead I seized the opportunity here to line my own pockets! I knew of the Black Spider through my contacts in the Lord's Alliance and I brokered a meeting. The drow promised to share the secrets and wealth of the Forge of Spells in exchange for my loyalty. I never meant for all this unpleasant little business to occur."
Iarno then opens up more and says, "I am sure you have run into the three bugbears the Black Spider sent to help me keep the population of Phandalin under control. We have managed just fine without those barbaric creatures. Those bugbears knew the way to Wave Echo Cave but I do not. I wish you had not have slain them as I would have loved to know myself. No other members of the Lord's Alliance are involved. The crime falls on me and me alone."
Iarno then very seriously says, "You do what you want with me. Have me face trial or kill me but I warn you do not trust Gilga. She is a monster and I have always instructed my Redbrands to stay clear. Any creature that can invade you mind can turn you against each other. I had to give her a prized sword she now treasures to keep her from eating us."
As Fawn searches the door where the alchemy ingredients are. And then turns to Glass staff one last time and says “Are there any other rooms with ruffians here?” She then sighs and says “I do dread the conversation we’re about to have with Sildar”