Storm King's Thunder + Against the Giants

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(OOC - maybe the Giantess was Sirac's mom come to claim back child support or something and we got in the middle of it on accident)

OOG AWESOME!!!

(OOC - without cheating and reading ahead - I just realized my backstory (from a timeline standpoint) to be fairly credible - this campaign takes place sometime after 1485 DR and Beniago became head of Ship Kurth before 1483 DR! (sorry just surprised how well my made up on the spot backstory actually fits in to the real time line of this campaign) anyway back to the story!)

Grathart moves his eyes from the boy to Ren 'I have never been to this, Waterdeep, it would be good to know why the Giants have attacked however', then back to the boy. "Lord Roaringhorn, you believe him to be a good man then?"

"He is a good man, you have my word on it."

"Ma-May I ask to travel with you, at least for a while?. My intention is to go to Luskan. I can't stay here..."

"Okay, well...I don't know if we're traveling, Sirac. If we do, I don't know. We all just met and might not stay around each other. Can we get back to you on this?"

"Very well. You can find me at the House of Triad, the main temple of Bryn Shander. I'll be there for a week at most, then I am going to take the road to Luskan."

Taking the last sip of Firebrandy: " Thank you all for your time. If there is nothing else, I take my leave. May The Loyal Fury be with you."

Grathart nods to Sirac. Once he is gone Grathart addresses Ren, "The Giants are looking for the heir of Artus Cimber, and they find one, I do not believe in coincidences, I for one am for the trip to this Waterdeep, I'll send messenger to my enclave and let them know the circumstances in the morning."

(OOC - is it morning? or does Grathart and Ren have more to discuss)

"Agreed. I will also let my network know as well, something is afoot right now... Regardless, let's get some rest and let our new friends know what we found out when they wake up tomorrow morning." Ren claps the dwarf on his back before continuing, "I feel like an adventure is at hand, and all the glories that come with it. Well met, my brave friend. I will see you in the morning." With that, Ren takes his leave and goes directly to his factions contact, they need to know what is happening in Byrn Shandar. They got lucky with such a small force, who knows what other evils these frost giants have planned!

Ren will tell them everything that has transpired since he got to Bryn Shandar. He will downplay his own role in the combat and speak highly of his new friends. The bravery and bloodrage of Rockhand, the courageousness of Marshmellow and her pet Dragonborn; Erakas and of course Grathart the bearish dwarf. He will share everything he knows about Artus Cimber and everything his son told him. After that Ren will rest back at the tavern until the sun rises, then he will go out back and meditate for an hour.

Erakas and Marshmellow awake the next morning and head down to the common room to see if anyone else is up and about yet.

They stop and talk with Ogden a bit, order some breakfast, and pick an empty table to sit at and enjoy the quiet of the morning.

Erakas lives for the peaceful moments alone (or mostly alone since his best friend is a 300 pound black bear) and sits in a patch of sunlight feeling the warmth wash over his scales.

Ren stretches as he stands up, looks towards the morning sun and smiles. What a day today is! The sun is shining and this city is safe. He felt pride in doing something good for the good folk. There are not many wins in this life, he thinks to himself as he walks back inside the tavern, and thankfully they got a big one yesterday. He sees his new friends around a table and smiles when he sees Rockhand snuggling with Marshmellow. Some things he will never understand, no matter how much knowledge he absorbs. 

Ren walks over and sits down and nudges the Goliath with his fancy, clean boot.  

"Wake up, my friend. There are many things we need to discuss. Many, many things." Ren looks a little worried. He wants to include these three creatures in this matter but is fearful that what they experienced yesterday was a fluke. He hopes not, the way they conducted themselves in battle and listened to his few commands made him feel like this was something special. Who has a battle bond like that so quickly? Alliances can be forged, friendships could be born...but maybe he was getting ahead of himself. The loneliness was killing him. Ever since he left home under the red moon, leaving before they could find out what he had... "I met Artus Cimber's son last night."

(OOG Did y'all miss that I told my faction that Marshmellow has a pet Dragonborn? lmao :P ) 

"Ogden, some ale, my good dwarf, for the fierce warrior. She needs a wake-up brew if you have one." Ren asks the barkeep. 

(OOG Some covfefe, maybe?)

Marshmellow is curled up on the floor in a pool of sun with Rockhand (I believe both are snoring loudly - haha)

Erakas basks in the morning sunlight and then cracks open one eye to peer at Ren "The son of who?" he rumbles.

(OOC - and yes I too laughed at Marshmellow and her pet Dragonborn)

"You heard me correctly, my friend. Artus. Cimber. His son is the young man named Sirac, he was the priestly fellow at the front gates yesterday. He contacted me about meeting him last night at midnight and informed me that he was the son of Artus and believes that the Giants somehow knew this and attacked. But, we also have a lead on this Artus and his legendary Ring of Winter." Ren smiles, with a twinkle in his eye. "Who has the thirst for adventure? Because this road leads to Waterdeep, and possibly beyond. Sirac asked to accompany us if we choose to travel. What do you say, friends? Garthart is already in, for he went to the meeting with me last night. I could use friends like you three," He pats Marshmellow on her head, letting her know how highly he thinks of her and then continues, "Did you not feel our connection on the field of battle? Did you not sense our purpose as a force for good?"

(OOG Hey, I ordered her some ale! :P )