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Nub moves forward a half-step and, waiting on Jalt to respond, will offer the following if none comes in a few beats.
"He does have some mighty swings with that big stick of his, and we couldn't have done it without him, but I believe I used some magic for the final blow. Why, is there a problem?"
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Soar is still looking around for any sign of Jos, or anything hiding, or anything else interesting. Perception: 23
She's trying not to show herself affronted that someone else was invited to speak after she was shushed.
Soar, you don't see anything of value that you missed last time you searched this place. The hallway is filled with ogres and giants, though, so not all parts are within your line of sight. Nevertheless, you're confident you've seen what there is to be seen.
You also, with that high roll, see the expression of confusion on the lead ogre's face. He stares at Nub for a moment, and then repeats the question at Jalt: You kill Rezmir Dragon Boss?
You both notice, as the ogre reacts to Nub's words, that he's struggling to comprehend so many words at once. You think keeping your responses short and simple might be the way to go...
Nate gives an overly large, sarcastic smile with both thumbs up to the ogres he was talking to during the battle as Soar says this. They likely just read it as a huge smile though.
The ogre doesn't respond to Nub, but instead speaks to the giant in their own language for a short while. You wait around awkwardly, but in the end it seems that the giants and ogres agree with you on the course of action to take. As a group, they escort you out of the building and towards the spiral staircase that leads up to Blagothkus' residence. Will you go along?
(I had to check back in the thread as I had forgotten what big B. had said to us. It seems he's going to be fine with us killing Rez, so yeah, Nate'd also come along.)
"You do the talking, Soar." and Nate smiles at her. "Seems we'll have to figure out what is next for us once this flying castle reaches it's northern destination. Hell, maybe the giants will recruit us into the war with the dragons. Ha. Ha." he jokes.
He sighs, and gives a massive shrugs, causing one of his servants to tut as their grooming is momentarily interrupted. If you wish to spy on Rezmir and her cohorts, or if you wish to kill them, I will not interfere. Destroying this group might set the cult back a little, a year perhaps, if such things are important to you.
(Soar was operating under that assumption, so she hopes it still sticks! It's unclear what we're doing next, but we're on a flying castle, so it'll be fun!)
So up the stairs you go, the giants leading the way, the ogres flanking you. You are being escorted to what you hope will be a friendly meeting, but if you wanted to escape, you're not sure you would be able to manage it. The ogres grin at each other and you as they walk; there's no doubt they would happily bash your brains in for the sheer sport of it, though they make no hostile move without orders. The giants are aloof, and seem lost in their thoughts as you walk; they do not speak to the ogres or to each other.
You pass by the ogres you met earlier, now lounging around the upper courtyard. You enter Blagothkus's tower; the official ogre guard bows respectfully to allow the giants to pass by. You are ushered back into the room where you previously met the great cloud giant. He sits, looking down upon you as you enter, his ogre attendants present but at the far side of the room, watching attentively. He nods in greeting to the two stone giants, and then speaks in common to you all:
I would guess you have been busy? Tell me what has transpired.
(In the room are the cloud giant Blagothkus, the two stone giants, the lead ogre from below, the two ogre attendants, and the four of you; the other ogres waited outside.)
Soar bows respectfully and deeply to Blagothkus. "We have indeed been busy! As we discussed, we first looked in on the cultists, and then when we met them, we destroyed them. We also discovered notes from some of the red wizards' kin, some of whom have misgivings about their role helping the cult of Tiamat, as you do. We were unable to locate the body of the red wizard Jos, he was nearly dead when he disappeared so he either fled the castle, succumbed to his wounds, or is hiding. Apart from Rezmir, the other red wizard, and the group of soldiers by the gate, are there any other cultists here? What do you wish to do next? Honestly, it has been a long day already, and I think we'd be happy to get out of your hair for a bit in those guest rooms."
She's not nervous, she's not overconfident, but she's pleasantly matter-of-fact, the edge of a grin touching her face.
Hmmm... the giant thinks for a while. The red wizard fled on the back on a wyvern; the cultists kept them for messengers, blasted things. Never could tolerate the smell. He screws his face up at the memory. Then his mind returns to the matter at hand. Well, you have certainly done a thing, and that is no mistake. And forced some changes to my own plans. And presented an opportunity, perhaps.
Blast, it is rather annoying, but I'm sure you meant well. And did no harm, I suppose. Some good, perhaps. Not to worry, not to worry. Now, I'm afraid I must make a request, that you finish what you have started here. Dispose of the remaining cultists and their allies. Starting with Glazhael, I should think.
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Nub moves forward a half-step and, waiting on Jalt to respond, will offer the following if none comes in a few beats.
"He does have some mighty swings with that big stick of his, and we couldn't have done it without him, but I believe I used some magic for the final blow. Why, is there a problem?"
---
Soar is still looking around for any sign of Jos, or anything hiding, or anything else interesting. Perception: 23
She's trying not to show herself affronted that someone else was invited to speak after she was shushed.
Edit: wowzers a 20 on that!
Jalt looks at Soar and cocks an eyebrow but doesnt say a word. He waits to see how they react to Soar's words.
Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
"Ive heard it both ways."
(Soar’s words were ignored and she was shushed. The last bit is from Nub!)
After Nate heals Jalt and Soar, he'd ask "Is that better? Or do you need more? I still feel I have some more energy inside."
Soar nods in thanks, fully healed up!
Soar, you don't see anything of value that you missed last time you searched this place. The hallway is filled with ogres and giants, though, so not all parts are within your line of sight. Nevertheless, you're confident you've seen what there is to be seen.
You also, with that high roll, see the expression of confusion on the lead ogre's face. He stares at Nub for a moment, and then repeats the question at Jalt: You kill Rezmir Dragon Boss?
Soar insight: 10
Nub insight: 3
You both notice, as the ogre reacts to Nub's words, that he's struggling to comprehend so many words at once. You think keeping your responses short and simple might be the way to go...
Nub realizes what's been happening. He nods, and replies slowly, "Yes. We kill Rezmir Dragon Boss. Blagothkus say is good. We go tell him now?"
Nate gives an overly large, sarcastic smile with both thumbs up to the ogres he was talking to during the battle as Soar says this. They likely just read it as a huge smile though.
The ogre doesn't respond to Nub, but instead speaks to the giant in their own language for a short while. You wait around awkwardly, but in the end it seems that the giants and ogres agree with you on the course of action to take. As a group, they escort you out of the building and towards the spiral staircase that leads up to Blagothkus' residence. Will you go along?
Soar and Nub do! Still looking for any peeping wizards...
(I had to check back in the thread as I had forgotten what big B. had said to us. It seems he's going to be fine with us killing Rez, so yeah, Nate'd also come along.)
"You do the talking, Soar." and Nate smiles at her. "Seems we'll have to figure out what is next for us once this flying castle reaches it's northern destination. Hell, maybe the giants will recruit us into the war with the dragons. Ha. Ha." he jokes.
He sighs, and gives a massive shrugs, causing one of his servants to tut as their grooming is momentarily interrupted. If you wish to spy on Rezmir and her cohorts, or if you wish to kill them, I will not interfere. Destroying this group might set the cult back a little, a year perhaps, if such things are important to you.
(Soar was operating under that assumption, so she hopes it still sticks! It's unclear what we're doing next, but we're on a flying castle, so it'll be fun!)
Is Jalt going along?
He is
Hoard of the Dragon Queen - Jalt Rhogar - Dragonborn Cleric (9)
"Ive heard it both ways."
So up the stairs you go, the giants leading the way, the ogres flanking you. You are being escorted to what you hope will be a friendly meeting, but if you wanted to escape, you're not sure you would be able to manage it. The ogres grin at each other and you as they walk; there's no doubt they would happily bash your brains in for the sheer sport of it, though they make no hostile move without orders. The giants are aloof, and seem lost in their thoughts as you walk; they do not speak to the ogres or to each other.
You pass by the ogres you met earlier, now lounging around the upper courtyard. You enter Blagothkus's tower; the official ogre guard bows respectfully to allow the giants to pass by. You are ushered back into the room where you previously met the great cloud giant. He sits, looking down upon you as you enter, his ogre attendants present but at the far side of the room, watching attentively. He nods in greeting to the two stone giants, and then speaks in common to you all:
I would guess you have been busy? Tell me what has transpired.
(In the room are the cloud giant Blagothkus, the two stone giants, the lead ogre from below, the two ogre attendants, and the four of you; the other ogres waited outside.)
Soar bows respectfully and deeply to Blagothkus. "We have indeed been busy! As we discussed, we first looked in on the cultists, and then when we met them, we destroyed them. We also discovered notes from some of the red wizards' kin, some of whom have misgivings about their role helping the cult of Tiamat, as you do. We were unable to locate the body of the red wizard Jos, he was nearly dead when he disappeared so he either fled the castle, succumbed to his wounds, or is hiding. Apart from Rezmir, the other red wizard, and the group of soldiers by the gate, are there any other cultists here? What do you wish to do next? Honestly, it has been a long day already, and I think we'd be happy to get out of your hair for a bit in those guest rooms."
She's not nervous, she's not overconfident, but she's pleasantly matter-of-fact, the edge of a grin touching her face.
Nate nods in agreement of everything that Soar says.
He would look around to see if the same servants are combing his hair like before.
Hmmm... the giant thinks for a while. The red wizard fled on the back on a wyvern; the cultists kept them for messengers, blasted things. Never could tolerate the smell. He screws his face up at the memory. Then his mind returns to the matter at hand. Well, you have certainly done a thing, and that is no mistake. And forced some changes to my own plans. And presented an opportunity, perhaps.
Blast, it is rather annoying, but I'm sure you meant well. And did no harm, I suppose. Some good, perhaps. Not to worry, not to worry. Now, I'm afraid I must make a request, that you finish what you have started here. Dispose of the remaining cultists and their allies. Starting with Glazhael, I should think.