Silver just looks around his hands staying at his side "No we aren't Zhents..." he spits on the ground for emphasis "Only good one of those is a dead one am I right boys." he looks around closer trying to discern what they maybe doing "As for what we are doing in the sewers, doesn't really matter does it. Got a little loss but we can clearly mind our own business and I'm sure you gentlemen can as well." with that he holds up 4 pieces of gold.
"Think about it, man! There's thousands of apple vendors on the surface. How many have you seen down here? That's right! None! In the business we call that an untapped market. Unlimited potential!"
"Nope, not with either of them. How about you folks? What are you working on down here?"
The dark dwarf looks surprised by Kestrell's logic but when Kestrell asks about what they were doing he puffs back up, "Now don't go nosing into business that ain't yours young'un."
Selinae beamed at the duergar, " Such fine handsome gentlemen."
" Special new customer deal, 1 copper per apple."
She twirled her fingers round her braids, " Like....whats a Zenartin?"
Persuasion:16
Deception:11
Initiative:5
Looking up to the goliath the duergar grinned a bit, "Aye lass, I'll take an apple. In fact," he looks to another duergar, "How many are here right now?" The second duergar thinks for a moment, "Well... there's probably 10 that would eat an apple. Some would like more than one." The first duergar looks back to Selinae, "Tell ya what, I'll buy all you brought. Then the crew will be happy and you can leave our area."
Silver just looks around his hands staying at his side "No we aren't Zhents..." he spits on the ground for emphasis "Only good one of those is a dead one am I right boys." he looks around closer trying to discern what they maybe doing "As for what we are doing in the sewers, doesn't really matter does it. Got a little loss but we can clearly mind our own business and I'm sure you gentlemen can as well." with that he holds up 4 pieces of gold.
As Silver tries to bribe them, Kestrell whispers out of the side of his mouth to Selinae: "I don't have any apples! I left the cart up on the surface!"
Once Silver is done, Kestrell replies to the duergar: "All the apples we brought! Hum dinger, that's fantastic! The problem is...well, I couldn't get the apple cart down here in the sewers. It's pretty tight, you know? Plus this last section has no walkway, wouldn't want to pull the apple cart through the sewage and all. Is there a dry way down here from the surface that I can bring the cart?"
Kestrell pauses and looks at the ceiling. "I guess I could carry a bushel of apples down here if there's not a better way."
Silver just smiles "Possibly, but you know all of us half-drow look the same. I know there is a great bard walking around the city that I also look like. How do you think you know me though?" he just pauses looking at the duerger trying to place him as four more pieces of gold appear in his hand. It was moments like this he was thankful for hoods and face masks, it would give him a moment to know if the relationship is good or bad.
Elon leans against the wall near the door watching and listening to the coversation. He continues to become more aggitated. 'Uhg, just kill them already' he tells himself.
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Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
As Silver tries to bribe them, Kestrell whispers out of the side of his mouth to Selinae: "I don't have any apples! I left the cart up on the surface!"
" Then why the hells did you mention them?", Selinae whispered out the side of her mouth.
As Silver tries to bribe them, Kestrell whispers out of the side of his mouth to Selinae: "I don't have any apples! I left the cart up on the surface!"
Once Silver is done, Kestrell replies to the duergar: "All the apples we brought! Hum dinger, that's fantastic! The problem is...well, I couldn't get the apple cart down here in the sewers. It's pretty tight, you know? Plus this last section has no walkway, wouldn't want to pull the apple cart through the sewage and all. Is there a dry way down here from the surface that I can bring the cart?"
Kestrell pauses and looks at the ceiling. "I guess I could carry a bushel of apples down here if there's not a better way."
The duergar looks upset, "You said you have apples but you have none? What of the sales pitch you gave us? How are you going to come down here and sale apples with no apples?" Looking to the other duergar in dismay. The second duergar, looking angry as well, says "Spys?"
Silver just smiles "Possibly, but you know all of us half-drow look the same. I know there is a great bard walking around the city that I also look like. How do you think you know me though?" he just pauses looking at the duerger trying to place him as four more pieces of gold appear in his hand. It was moments like this he was thankful for hoods and face masks, it would give him a moment to know if the relationship is good or bad.
OOC: The dwarf is sure he's seen you in Xanathar affiliated activities before. With a 17 on your check, you recall seeing him around as well. He's Xanathar's repairman/engineer for his pet projects.
The dwarf listens to you and then gives you a knowing smile, "Ahh... you're probably right. Old eyes aren't as clear as they as they used to be."
As Silver tries to bribe them, Kestrell whispers out of the side of his mouth to Selinae: "I don't have any apples! I left the cart up on the surface!"
" Then why the hells did you mention them?", Selinae whispered out the side of her mouth.
The duergar looks upset, "You said you have apples but you have none? What of the sales pitch you gave us? How are you going to come down here and sale apples with no apples?" Looking to the other duergar in dismay. The second duergar, looking angry as well, says "Spys?"
Kestrell stammers: "Well...I...I left a whole cart of apples up on the surface. This was more of a sales trip to drum up interest. But I can go get a bushel I suppose. Is there a better way to get down here?"
Silver raises his hands at the accusation "No! Not spies, he's just an idiot who doesn't know how to lie his way out of a paper bag. I'm sure you know what that is like. Though he has tried to hatch a plan to catch a beholder by tossing it a cat - so have to give him points for ingenuity." Silver hopes that is enough to calm the other one and give him a good laugh. He nods as he recognizes the other man "No I do remember you. You're a really good engineer right, I've heard great things about you. Thank the gods I was worried you were with the watch or something at first, damn adrenaline and all. I apologize for that and the fact I didn't realize this led to your workshop." he puts away the coin.
"Gods damnit Silver! These fine fellows need apples! Listen, Gazerbait, I mean Elsa the cat, is a fine feline specimen and he will be in no danger. Probably. Very little danger anyway."
The duergar seemed confused and about to say something about Kestrell's sales trip when Silver draws all attention to himself. Once Silver stops talking the dwarf speaks up, "Yes, yes. My workshop. Come on in and close the door. It smells bad enough without leaving that open."
All the duergar and the dwarf look at Kestrell like he's a bit special after his outburst.
The dwarf looks back to Silver, "Tell me, what brings you and your friends down here? Not a safe place for most folks."
Silver just turns to shut the door as he looks at his allies giving them a wink. As he shuts the door he starts to speak"I have found myself in a predicament you see, I found myself with these folk here and owe them a debt. Though this has led us to be hired to gather some information from a Fenerus Stormborm. We heard he may have been in the sewers somewhere. I was hoping to extract...some information we needed from him. Though I'm curious now and please tell me to bugger off if this isn't appropriate..."he points to the mechanical object he is working on "What is that interesting contraption?"
Silver just turns to shut the door as he looks at his allies giving them a wink. As he shuts the door he starts to speak"I have found myself in a predicament you see, I found myself with these folk here and owe them a debt. Though this has led us to be hired to gather some information from a Fenerus Stormborm. We heard he may have been in the sewers somewhere. I was hoping to extract...some information we needed from him. Though I'm curious now and please tell me to bugger off if this isn't appropriate..."he points to the mechanical object he is working on "What is that interesting contraption?"
The dwarf nods as Silver talks. He doesn't show any emotion when Silver mentions Fenerus Stormborn but Silver sees the the duegar perk up at the name. When silver asks about the mechanical beholder, the dwarf smiles. "This my lad is the mechanical beholder that was built for the Day of Wonders parade. The boss wants me to make it float and have the eye stalks work like a real beholder. The eye stalks weren't too problematic but I can't figure a way to make the dang thing float."
Silver nods, noting the one's reaction to the name as he continues his line of questioning "Just like a real beholder...that sounds like the makings of a good security device." he begins to walk around the device inspecting it "Making it float huh...could possibly having a wizard inscribe a floating disk spell work? Where would the power come from though, after all this would need someone controlling it right? So would they need to siphon some of their power into it?"
"Floating disk? Hadn't thought of that but it could work. Another rune so that it'll pull magic from surrounding area to power itself. That could work." The dwarf sticks out his hand, "Thorvin Twinbeard is the name. Appreciate the help. I'm going to get back to work. Careful on your way out."
Silver just nods taking the dwarfs hand as he shakes it, looking around to the others as well "Pleasure Twinbeard, name is Silver. Before we depart would you or any of your companions happen to have any information on the fellow I mentioned earlier, Mr. Stormborn. We'd be willing to repay the favor of course."
Silver just looks around his hands staying at his side "No we aren't Zhents..." he spits on the ground for emphasis "Only good one of those is a dead one am I right boys." he looks around closer trying to discern what they maybe doing "As for what we are doing in the sewers, doesn't really matter does it. Got a little loss but we can clearly mind our own business and I'm sure you gentlemen can as well." with that he holds up 4 pieces of gold.
OOC:
Investigation check: 4
persuasion check: 19
initiative: 24
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Initiative 4
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
Phaedra whispers to the others.
"So that we don't run into them, ask them where the Zhents are..."
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
The dark dwarf looks surprised by Kestrell's logic but when Kestrell asks about what they were doing he puffs back up, "Now don't go nosing into business that ain't yours young'un."
Looking up to the goliath the duergar grinned a bit, "Aye lass, I'll take an apple. In fact," he looks to another duergar, "How many are here right now?" The second duergar thinks for a moment, "Well... there's probably 10 that would eat an apple. Some would like more than one." The first duergar looks back to Selinae, "Tell ya what, I'll buy all you brought. Then the crew will be happy and you can leave our area."
As you speak up, the lone dwarf takes a step closer and eyeballs you. "Yes yes, dead zhents and all that. But.. don't I know you?"
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Selinae beamed and indicated to Kestrell to divest himself of his apples, her eyebrow went up as the duergar spoke with Silver.
As Silver tries to bribe them, Kestrell whispers out of the side of his mouth to Selinae: "I don't have any apples! I left the cart up on the surface!"
Once Silver is done, Kestrell replies to the duergar: "All the apples we brought! Hum dinger, that's fantastic! The problem is...well, I couldn't get the apple cart down here in the sewers. It's pretty tight, you know? Plus this last section has no walkway, wouldn't want to pull the apple cart through the sewage and all. Is there a dry way down here from the surface that I can bring the cart?"
Kestrell pauses and looks at the ceiling. "I guess I could carry a bushel of apples down here if there's not a better way."
Silver just smiles "Possibly, but you know all of us half-drow look the same. I know there is a great bard walking around the city that I also look like. How do you think you know me though?" he just pauses looking at the duerger trying to place him as four more pieces of gold appear in his hand. It was moments like this he was thankful for hoods and face masks, it would give him a moment to know if the relationship is good or bad.
OOC:
Does he know him?
Intelligence check to remember? 11
insight on his body language towards Silver 16
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
Elon leans against the wall near the door watching and listening to the coversation. He continues to become more aggitated. 'Uhg, just kill them already' he tells himself.
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
" Then why the hells did you mention them?", Selinae whispered out the side of her mouth.
The duergar looks upset, "You said you have apples but you have none? What of the sales pitch you gave us? How are you going to come down here and sale apples with no apples?" Looking to the other duergar in dismay. The second duergar, looking angry as well, says "Spys?"
OOC: The dwarf is sure he's seen you in Xanathar affiliated activities before. With a 17 on your check, you recall seeing him around as well. He's Xanathar's repairman/engineer for his pet projects.
The dwarf listens to you and then gives you a knowing smile, "Ahh... you're probably right. Old eyes aren't as clear as they as they used to be."
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
"We needed a cover story!"
Kestrell stammers: "Well...I...I left a whole cart of apples up on the surface. This was more of a sales trip to drum up interest. But I can go get a bushel I suppose. Is there a better way to get down here?"
Silver raises his hands at the accusation "No! Not spies, he's just an idiot who doesn't know how to lie his way out of a paper bag. I'm sure you know what that is like. Though he has tried to hatch a plan to catch a beholder by tossing it a cat - so have to give him points for ingenuity." Silver hopes that is enough to calm the other one and give him a good laugh. He nods as he recognizes the other man "No I do remember you. You're a really good engineer right, I've heard great things about you. Thank the gods I was worried you were with the watch or something at first, damn adrenaline and all. I apologize for that and the fact I didn't realize this led to your workshop." he puts away the coin.
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
"Gods damnit Silver! These fine fellows need apples! Listen, Gazerbait, I mean Elsa the cat, is a fine feline specimen and he will be in no danger. Probably. Very little danger anyway."
The duergar seemed confused and about to say something about Kestrell's sales trip when Silver draws all attention to himself. Once Silver stops talking the dwarf speaks up, "Yes, yes. My workshop. Come on in and close the door. It smells bad enough without leaving that open."
All the duergar and the dwarf look at Kestrell like he's a bit special after his outburst.
The dwarf looks back to Silver, "Tell me, what brings you and your friends down here? Not a safe place for most folks."
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Silver just turns to shut the door as he looks at his allies giving them a wink. As he shuts the door he starts to speak "I have found myself in a predicament you see, I found myself with these folk here and owe them a debt. Though this has led us to be hired to gather some information from a Fenerus Stormborm. We heard he may have been in the sewers somewhere. I was hoping to extract...some information we needed from him. Though I'm curious now and please tell me to bugger off if this isn't appropriate..." he points to the mechanical object he is working on "What is that interesting contraption?"
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
"Silver...." Phaedra stammers as he closed the secret door on the group.
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
The dwarf nods as Silver talks. He doesn't show any emotion when Silver mentions Fenerus Stormborn but Silver sees the the duegar perk up at the name. When silver asks about the mechanical beholder, the dwarf smiles. "This my lad is the mechanical beholder that was built for the Day of Wonders parade. The boss wants me to make it float and have the eye stalks work like a real beholder. The eye stalks weren't too problematic but I can't figure a way to make the dang thing float."
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Silver nods, noting the one's reaction to the name as he continues his line of questioning "Just like a real beholder...that sounds like the makings of a good security device." he begins to walk around the device inspecting it "Making it float huh...could possibly having a wizard inscribe a floating disk spell work? Where would the power come from though, after all this would need someone controlling it right? So would they need to siphon some of their power into it?"
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9
"Floating disk? Hadn't thought of that but it could work. Another rune so that it'll pull magic from surrounding area to power itself. That could work." The dwarf sticks out his hand, "Thorvin Twinbeard is the name. Appreciate the help. I'm going to get back to work. Careful on your way out."
Campaigns:
DM - Waterdeep Dragon Heist PbP
Silver just nods taking the dwarfs hand as he shakes it, looking around to the others as well "Pleasure Twinbeard, name is Silver. Before we depart would you or any of your companions happen to have any information on the fellow I mentioned earlier, Mr. Stormborn. We'd be willing to repay the favor of course."
OOC:
persuasion check: 14
Campaigns:
Wildemount: The Felderwin Irregulars (2020) - Balassar Silverstone - Dragonborn Fighter (Rune Knight) Lv. 5 | Rise of TIamat - Aiwin Aralana - Wood Elf Fighter/Ranger (Arcane Archer/Gloom Stalker) Lv. 9