Storm King's Thunder + Against the Giants

*I am no god, Rockhand. My name is Rentaro Caeli, a genasi mystic. I have the power of telepathy, the ability to communicate via our minds. And that bear was Garthart here...well, I think it was.* Ren tells her through his link and her alone. 

Grathart grunted appreciation at Ogden as he left the table, presumably to get more food. As Rockhand explains her revelation Grathart nods, "Tis true, the Gods are with us indeed", Grathart stifles a chuckle as he shoots a glance at Ren. 

*What can I say, you're 100% correct. He is a dwarf. A mighty dwarf that can transform into a bear, ask him yourself, fierce warrior.* Ren realizes that his new friend may be slow on the uptake, but there is always room for growth. Even the most feeble ant can learn to build a mound. Yes, Ren will guide this young warrior and show her the knowledge of the ages. Even if it kills him. 

"The gods may have our back, but I choose to believe we have to make our own fates in this harsh world. If history has shown us anything it's that sometimes the Gods turn a blind eye to the mortals of this world."

From under the table comes a snuffling sound as Marshmellow sniffs Grathart and realizes he smells like her missing Brown Bear friend - she seems to also put two and two together,  and at the mention of her name - she pokes her head up and smiles - then goes back to sleep under the table.

(OOC - I just realized this must be a fairly big table to have a bear sleeping under it :P - and also yes - I connected Erakas to Bregan D'aerthe hehe although like I said I haven't decided if Erakas actually knows they are Bregan D'aerthe or if he just thinks he's here at the behest of Ship Kurth - hopefully my backstory doesn't cause problems)

Erakas finishes his meal and sits back observing his new companions listening to their stories.  He chuckles at Rockhand's proclamation about bears and Dwarves and absent-mindedly strokes Marshmellows head as he contemplates just how much information he should relay back to Luskan.

Grathart looks to Ren, "Well, I am not a bear, the Goliath is right" he shrugs, a smile now appearing on his face, unable to hold it back.

Erakas clears his throat with a low rumble "Ahem, while we did fair well this day, what does the next two days bring us?  Do we just sit around waiting for Lady Shane to call on us, or do we venture out hunting more giants?"

(OOC - I assume any provisions or supplies we might need here would be mostly mundane things, not magical, however Erakas would like to find a bowyer and acquire himself a long bow if we're to venture out in to the spine of the world after giants.)

"Just because we fair welled today, make no mistake, luck was on our side. To venture after these Giants might prove to be more than we can take on. I am always down for a good adventure, but let's figure out what it is we may be up against. With that being said, I may be able to track that Winter Wolf that got away. Maybe it returned to its home?" Ren thinks on this, are they now talking about hunting down Giants? They got lucky and barely made it through the last barrage of attacks by the Giants when they got within range of them. "Bravery does not mean ignorance, we can be brave and face these possible threats or we can relax and figure out our next move."

(OOC - ok so are we just gonna sit here for the next two days and chat? I believe Rentaro is supposed to meet Sirac at midnight at another pub who may have more information or something for us to do while we wait....I hate waiting :P )

"And truth be told, we're heroes. Each and every one of us stood up and defended Byrn Shandar with no ties making it be so. Let's enjoy the hospitality of these people and maybe make some new friends. There's no rush, let's enjoy this time. Life is short, as all of us know."

"Well my friends, its getting late and its been an exhausting day." he slowly stands up from the table.  "I'm retiring for the night, and will catch up with everyone on the morn."

Marshmellow gets up as well and follows Erakas off to their room, once there he gets ready for bed but leaves his swords within handy reach and Marshmellow sleeps up against the door (which will make it difficult for anyone to get in that way unless they can push a 300 pound sleeping bear out of the way)

Ren looks at Rockhand, puzzled...maybe there is more to this simple and fierce warrior?  Ren pats her back and smiles, "You are wise, my friend and a worthy companion!"

Ren doesn't need to be linked to Rockhand to have empathy, he sees her sadness and watches her kick back some more drinks. Ren walks up to the bar and speaks with the bartender. "Ogden, my friend. This food was fine, the drink may have been better," Ren nods at Rockhand. "May I get some help getting her into a warm bed?"

(OOG Once she is safely put to bed, Ren will rest until his midnight meeting and then go meet this Sirac person. But first...)

"Grathart, my friend, at midnight tonight I must go meet with an individual named Sirac, he said he has information about why the Giants attacked that could prove useful. But, I know not to attend such late meetings alone. Would you accompany me?" Ren asks the bearish dwarf.