She sighs as well, sheathing her dagger. "I know. He was a threat, you're right." She falls silent for a moment, trying to figure out how to voice her concerns or if they're even worth stating. "Last night I spoke to The Traveler. It felt like I belonged here, with these people, like for the first time in a long time I was in the right place and moving in the right direction. Even during the attack this morning, I felt good. Happy. I figured Chatra had imitated Grom with magic like I'd seen some of the more seasoned thieves do in the city and I changed my face for Grom to prove a point and help him trust me. Then it turned out Chatra is not a halfling at all, he's like me. Only worse. And somehow better. And just like that, it all comes crashing down. I don't know what to do."
Arxius was about to ask about her speaking to the Traveller but found so much more information came before she had a chance. “We continue on. And if they make something of it, we go our own way as we always do,” she says slowly. “You say you spoke to the Traveller... I believe I was visited by Obad Hai last night. That can only mean we are on the path we are meant to be.”
Arxius gets up and offers her hand to pull Rees up. When she rises she pulls the younger woman into a very uncharacteristic hug, whispering in her ear, “Alten thinks Talien may be connected to the Iron Hand. Whatever stories these new ones spin us, we keep our eyes on everyone. Just as we always do.” She pulls away and winks at her.
Rees frownes slightly, but hugs Arxius back and listens. It felt unlikely to her that Talien was involved with the group of thieves, given his hatred for them but perhaps his strong reaction was a front. She nods, stepping back and straightening her armor. “We watch.”
Grom is kinda shell shocked from all these new happenings... Basically getting jumped, and then seeing himself and then the moment with rees, and then seeing himself become Arxius and he has a concussion lol. During this Short rest he would find a spot to sit by where the goblins had a fire i believe... he would pull out his water skin take a few sips, clean up his head (hitdice) he would use his spell book and do Arcane Recovery. He would take out his pipe and light up a small bit of the smoke he has left. (if anyone would like to approach Grom for a convo he is there, kinda shell shocked but there trying to make sense of what happened)
One of my teachers said "trust should be earned, not given. It is hard-won but suprisingly easy to lose."
Well I trust you Alten, you and Arxius and Rees have helped me out in learning about this land. If you all think Corkie and Trick are good people then I will trust your judgement. How did Chatra do that? Can I change like that too? Talien responds. (Bot me if needed, Talien will be interested about the dopelganger)
Dm note below
Talien will probably ask about how they reproduce if given the chance. Short rest rp seems to be winding down if everyone ready to love on do so. Just sticking to character XD
Right before getting ready to move out, Alten will approach Grom
Well this has been a ****ed up morning. How's your head?
"My head is find physically , Mentally im still trying to process what all just happened...." "this has been in interesting turn of events to say the least"
(due to Alten's trust, Talien will lend Trick and Corkie a dagger each.)
"I want these back once we get out of here or if you find something better"
Also there is the leather armor someone had that was upgraded to studded leather if we want to walk back for it real quick. And a few more daggers ect.
Right before getting ready to move out, Alten will approach Grom
Well this has been a ****ed up morning. How's your head?
"My head is find physically , Mentally im still trying to process what all just happened...." "this has been in interesting turn of events to say the least"
The very least. If you're ready, let's go.
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"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
She smiles as the familiar lands on her shoulder, somewhat reassured. Grom either still trusted her or he was hoping Ungrim would keep an eye on her. Either way, it felt better than if he'd simply ignored her.
As you finish your conversations you make your towards the door at the back of the Goblin Pantry. You turn the iron handle and find it is unlocked. You open the door and are immediately greeted with greasy hazy smoke. Peering through the doorway you can see the haze is coming from several torches mounted in crude sconces burning fitfully around this chamber. The haze makes it hard to see to the far end of the room, but the smoke is not building to suffocating levels, thanks to natural ventilation.
From your vantage point in the pantry you can see the beginning of a double row of marble columns carved with entwining dragons about ten feet ahead. You guess that they probably run the length of the hall as they did in the Hall of Dragons (Area 19). You do not see, nor hear any creatures in the immediate area, but the room does feel inhabited where others in the Citadel have felt disused.
DM Note: Everyone please make a stealth check [DC 9]. Also need to know what your new marching order is with the addition/removal of PCs/NPCs, before you enter the room.
Rees will be somewhere towards the front/middle to be able to potentially stealth ahead and/or check for traps as they go, but she doesn't necessarily want to be in the lead.
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Arxius will be in the middle, keeping an eye on Rees, with her bow at the ready. Likely keeping Meepo close to her too because she’s concerned about Alten getting any facts about Calcryx.
She sighs as well, sheathing her dagger. "I know. He was a threat, you're right." She falls silent for a moment, trying to figure out how to voice her concerns or if they're even worth stating. "Last night I spoke to The Traveler. It felt like I belonged here, with these people, like for the first time in a long time I was in the right place and moving in the right direction. Even during the attack this morning, I felt good. Happy. I figured Chatra had imitated Grom with magic like I'd seen some of the more seasoned thieves do in the city and I changed my face for Grom to prove a point and help him trust me. Then it turned out Chatra is not a halfling at all, he's like me. Only worse. And somehow better. And just like that, it all comes crashing down. I don't know what to do."
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Arxius was about to ask about her speaking to the Traveller but found so much more information came before she had a chance. “We continue on. And if they make something of it, we go our own way as we always do,” she says slowly. “You say you spoke to the Traveller... I believe I was visited by Obad Hai last night. That can only mean we are on the path we are meant to be.”
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
"Really?" She thought about that for a moment and nodded. "Alright, well... I guess that's something. We'll just have to see what happens now."
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Arxius gets up and offers her hand to pull Rees up. When she rises she pulls the younger woman into a very uncharacteristic hug, whispering in her ear, “Alten thinks Talien may be connected to the Iron Hand. Whatever stories these new ones spin us, we keep our eyes on everyone. Just as we always do.” She pulls away and winks at her.
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
Rees frownes slightly, but hugs Arxius back and listens. It felt unlikely to her that Talien was involved with the group of thieves, given his hatred for them but perhaps his strong reaction was a front. She nods, stepping back and straightening her armor. “We watch.”
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Alten if you trust them then it is okay with me Talien says
Warforged Fighter Talien
I never used the word "trust" in here.
One of my teachers said "trust should be earned, not given. It is hard-won but suprisingly easy to lose."
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Grom is kinda shell shocked from all these new happenings... Basically getting jumped, and then seeing himself and then the moment with rees, and then seeing himself become Arxius and he has a concussion lol. During this Short rest he would find a spot to sit by where the goblins had a fire i believe... he would pull out his water skin take a few sips, clean up his head (hitdice) he would use his spell book and do Arcane Recovery. He would take out his pipe and light up a small bit of the smoke he has left.
(if anyone would like to approach Grom for a convo he is there, kinda shell shocked but there trying to make sense of what happened)
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Well I trust you Alten, you and Arxius and Rees have helped me out in learning about this land. If you all think Corkie and Trick are good people then I will trust your judgement. How did Chatra do that? Can I change like that too? Talien responds. (Bot me if needed, Talien will be interested about the dopelganger)
Dm note below
Talien will probably ask about how they reproduce if given the chance. Short rest rp seems to be winding down if everyone ready to love on do so. Just sticking to character XD
Warforged Fighter Talien
Right before getting ready to move out, Alten will approach Grom
Well this has been a ****ed up morning. How's your head?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
"My head is find physically , Mentally im still trying to process what all just happened...." "this has been in interesting turn of events to say the least"
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
(due to Alten's trust, Talien will lend Trick and Corkie a dagger each.)
"I want these back once we get out of here or if you find something better"
Also there is the leather armor someone had that was upgraded to studded leather if we want to walk back for it real quick. And a few more daggers ect.
Warforged Fighter Talien
"Thank you. I will ensure it is returned to you."
Trickery in Tales From the Yawning Portal
Healer in Trudvang: Wildheart
"Alright, then, everyone ready to move on?"
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
The very least. If you're ready, let's go.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Grom will tuck his spell book back into his coat and re pack his things into his bag.. he stands up looks over at Rees..
With a wink and a snap Ungrim appears on her shoulder.. "without any more surprises, I believe we all ready to press on forward!"
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
She smiles as the familiar lands on her shoulder, somewhat reassured. Grom either still trusted her or he was hoping Ungrim would keep an eye on her. Either way, it felt better than if he'd simply ignored her.
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Dragon Haze (Area 39)
As you finish your conversations you make your towards the door at the back of the Goblin Pantry. You turn the iron handle and find it is unlocked. You open the door and are immediately greeted with greasy hazy smoke. Peering through the doorway you can see the haze is coming from several torches mounted in crude sconces burning fitfully around this chamber. The haze makes it hard to see to the far end of the room, but the smoke is not building to suffocating levels, thanks to natural ventilation.
From your vantage point in the pantry you can see the beginning of a double row of marble columns carved with entwining dragons about ten feet ahead. You guess that they probably run the length of the hall as they did in the Hall of Dragons (Area 19). You do not see, nor hear any creatures in the immediate area, but the room does feel inhabited where others in the Citadel have felt disused.
DM Note: Everyone please make a stealth check [DC 9]. Also need to know what your new marching order is with the addition/removal of PCs/NPCs, before you enter the room.
Rees will be somewhere towards the front/middle to be able to potentially stealth ahead and/or check for traps as they go, but she doesn't necessarily want to be in the lead.
Stealth: 19
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Arxius will be in the middle, keeping an eye on Rees, with her bow at the ready. Likely keeping Meepo close to her too because she’s concerned about Alten getting any facts about Calcryx.
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Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal