Storm King's Thunder + Against the Giants

Grathart coughs a bit as he is caught off guard by the question, "Well, uh yes, I was there, why do you ask?"

"Hurumph" Grathart clears his throat, "Rockhand, we have but met yester eve..." Grathart thinks a moment on his words, "Yes, Rockhand...I would call you friend if you'd have the title"

Erakas and Marshmellow wander in to the tavern, spot most everyone at a table and wanders over.  As he passes Ogden, he orders a plate of food and some ale.

Marshmellow sees Rockhand, lumbers over and tackles her to the ground, burying her in fur that has more sticks and leaves than it did earlier.  She smells like a fresh meadow somehow.

Erakas chuckles and says "Well met friends, I hope your days were productive." as he sits down.

"Erakas, well met, please join us. Rockhand was just asking if we were friends" Grathart begins to pack his pipe again, this time placing only 2 different kinds of plant from his pouch inside. The smoke this time is a deep green and grey color and smells like peppermint.

Erakas frowns at Rockhand and says "I'm sorry, we'll find you something perhaps in Luskan or in Waterdeep, both are large cities full of wonders." 

He grins at her.  "As for being friends, I can't speak for Marshmellow, but you certainly earned my respect yesterday."

Marshmellow rolls over on her back and rests her head in Rockhands lap.

"The giants were looking for someone when they came here yesterday.  Ren found more information about who they were looking for that leads his path to Waterdeep.  I was sent here to investigate the sudden appearance of all these giants, so my path follows his for now.  If you come with us, I'll bet you'll find more giants to kill.

Besides, I think Marshmellow would miss you." He grins at the goliath.

Augrek toward the party: " Please my dears, if you are headed outside Bryn Shander, could reach my cousin Gwert in Ironmaster? Please tell him about the giants' attack and that we need reinforcements? Dwarven reiforncements. I am sure my cousin will be more than grateful to you."

"Where is this Ironmaster? Our path heads to Waterdeep." He asks Ogden.

Ogden: "It is just at the mouth of Shaengarne River. If you are going to Waterdeep, you are to take the Ten Trail, passing through Hundelstone. Then you have to take the Iron Trail to get to Ironmaster. Your delay will be of one day only. Be aware of the cold waters..."

"Also, since we're bound for Luskan and then on to Waterdeep, are there any caravans leaving soon that might like an armed escort?"  

Erakas thinks this would save us from having to buy a wagon and horses and potentially put some more coin in our purses - if it was a paying job.

Ogden:" Dunno. You could ask Rendaril."

Erakas nods at Ogden

"Let us see what Lady Shade has for us tomorrow, and if its possible, we'll make an attempt to pass your message along to Gwent."

(OOC - so many side quests! hahahaha)

Ren walks around town for some time, meeting the strong folk of this city and just taking in the sites. He's learned so many stories of the bravery of the people of the Ten Towns and was glad to help them with their legacy. He starts zoning out in the late afternoon, just walking in circles around the town square before realizing that he is lost in his thoughts. These damned Giants! What were they really after? So, they get Artus Cimber and his legendary ring and then what? What's their next move? Is there one? He shakes it off, this mystery eating away at him. It wasn't fair, all he wanted were answers. 

He makes his way back to the tavern, might as well get some food and meet up with his new companions. As he walks in he sees the group sitting around a table with the Guardswoman from the fight yesterday. He walks over and sits down. Quietly, he nods to his party.

"I do believe I am befuddled! I can't get these damned Giants out of my head." Ren signals Ogden over and places an order for some food and some bread. "I am glad to have made friends to share in this quandary with. Have any of you learned anything new?"

"I'll say, the dwarf behind the bar really left an impression on you!" Ren smiles and claps her on her shoulder, "I promise to never let you be woken up so rudely while we are on the road. You have my word, friend. But yes, the wilds of the North are dangerous, you will have many enemies tasting your blade I am sure."

(OOG So, when phase 2 rolls out are we going to start using character sheets on here? I think we should...I am really excited. Any day now...Hopefully, they are out before I go on vacation. [June 28th-July 3rd] I will be out of town and sitting in a hammock sipping op sangria...so I won't be on much or even at all.)