"Oh, indications aplenty. Some say the Zhents overplayed their hand in negotiations, others say Xanathar was just being his normal paranoid self, still others hint at shadowy foul play. The rumors all seem to say there was a meeting of sorts that went south, but all I know for sure is that the bad blood is spilling out on the streets. As for your affiliation, keep astride of the law and you'll have no problems. Move along, civilian."
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Thank you, lieutenant, I’ll contact you or Captain Valygar if I uncover anything important. Kal looks over to Ringo and Fluttercloak and motions with his eyes in the direction of the Skewered Dragon. He begins walking that way, eager to confer with his compatriots.
Ringo gives the captain a quick nod and follows Kalmar and Fluttercloak, whistling a tune as he walks. “Seems like there’s never a quiet night in Waterdeep,” he says to Kalmar. “What was your vibe with the security guard?”
The party makes their way further into the doc ward while conversing. Tall, densely packed tenements leave most of the neighborhood in shadow at ground level. Most of the streetlamps have had their glass smashed and their candles stolen, and the smells of salt air and excrement linger as you pass by rows of run-down buildings.
One nearby shop stands out from the others. It has a deep purple facade, and in its windows hangs a stuffed beholder. Above the door hangs a sign who's elaborate letters spell out "Old Xoblob Shop".
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Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
She’s part of the Watch. Says the tension between Xanathar’s goons and the Zhentarim since some kind of deal went sour recently. Two groups of cutthroats trying to cut each other’s throats. We better keep our wits about us, or we’ll be the ones with the Zhultan neckties. I have a feeling one or the other might have something to do with our missing Floon.
Ringo slows down and does some window shopping as they walk by the Old Xoblob Shop to see what's inside. "It sure stinks around here," he says as he looks through the window.
Ringo, peering in, you see that every wall is painted purple, and every dusty knickknack on the shelves is dyed a deep violet. A hairless old gnome sitting cross legged on the floor and smoking a pipe wears plum-colored robes, his cheeks decorated with nine purple face-painted eyes.
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Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
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Ringo will try to think to his past days traveling with the troupe and coming across many strange people's and practices to see if he can recall the marking on the gnome's face and the reference to purple?
Fluttercloak peers in and turns to both of you, emitting the words first of a female half-orc, then two male humans. "Krentz---Those markings look familiar---...tattoo..."
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo shakes his head, "nah, I thought it reminded me of something I remember seeing another life ago," Ringo says. He then looks up at Kalmar, "what about you? See anything?" He then turns his head back towards the gnome as says, "I was thinking we should maybe stake out the place before heading in. Or one of us hangs outside for a few minutes while the other heads in. Let them not know we are together."
Kalmar, looking in the window you immediately see what Fluttercloak is talking about; the gnome's face-painted purple eyes bear a resemblance to the tattoos of Krentz, the thug in the Yawning Portal.
Ringo, Fluttercloak shrugs at you in agreement.
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Son of a *****. Those tattoos, same as that shitheel Krentz at the Portal. This gnome is one of Xanathar’s. Xoblob’s, Xanathar... it’s a bit on the nose for a front if you ask me, old Xany must be bold. Is it worth going in? I don’t have any burning questions for this gnome. Maybe we should continue to the Dragon. I feel we’ll end up back here before this is all over, though.
"Oh, indications aplenty. Some say the Zhents overplayed their hand in negotiations, others say Xanathar was just being his normal paranoid self, still others hint at shadowy foul play. The rumors all seem to say there was a meeting of sorts that went south, but all I know for sure is that the bad blood is spilling out on the streets. As for your affiliation, keep astride of the law and you'll have no problems. Move along, civilian."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo, the three thugs continue to stare at you coldly, not a trace of guilt on their faces.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo listens in on Fluttercloak’s questioning and looks at the witnesses to see if you notices anything peculiar about them perception 16
He’ll then make his way towards Kalmar and the guard and finish listening in on their conversation.
Kalmar nods Thank you, officer. What was your name? If I come across anything interesting in my research I could get it to you.
Ringo, you get a good enough look at the thugs to clearly discern the Zhentarim logo.
"Lieutenant Corthala; I report to Captain Valygar."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Thank you, lieutenant, I’ll contact you or Captain Valygar if I uncover anything important. Kal looks over to Ringo and Fluttercloak and motions with his eyes in the direction of the Skewered Dragon. He begins walking that way, eager to confer with his compatriots.
Ringo gives the captain a quick nod and follows Kalmar and Fluttercloak, whistling a tune as he walks. “Seems like there’s never a quiet night in Waterdeep,” he says to Kalmar. “What was your vibe with the security guard?”
The party makes their way further into the doc ward while conversing. Tall, densely packed tenements leave most of the neighborhood in shadow at ground level. Most of the streetlamps have had their glass smashed and their candles stolen, and the smells of salt air and excrement linger as you pass by rows of run-down buildings.
One nearby shop stands out from the others. It has a deep purple facade, and in its windows hangs a stuffed beholder. Above the door hangs a sign who's elaborate letters spell out "Old Xoblob Shop".
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
She’s part of the Watch. Says the tension between Xanathar’s goons and the Zhentarim since some kind of deal went sour recently. Two groups of cutthroats trying to cut each other’s throats. We better keep our wits about us, or we’ll be the ones with the Zhultan neckties. I have a feeling one or the other might have something to do with our missing Floon.
Ringo slows down and does some window shopping as they walk by the Old Xoblob Shop to see what's inside. "It sure stinks around here," he says as he looks through the window.
Ringo, peering in, you see that every wall is painted purple, and every dusty knickknack on the shelves is dyed a deep violet. A hairless old gnome sitting cross legged on the floor and smoking a pipe wears plum-colored robes, his cheeks decorated with nine purple face-painted eyes.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo will try to think to his past days traveling with the troupe and coming across many strange people's and practices to see if he can recall the marking on the gnome's face and the reference to purple?
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Is Xanathar’s identity public knowledge? Or would it be known to someone with a criminal background?
Kalmar sidles up next to Ringo and peers into the shop as well.
Xanathar's identity is not public knowledge, no, but if anyone knows it would be a criminal
Ringo, you can't recall anything about the purple markings. Kalmar, let me get a history check as well.
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Fluttercloak peers in and turns to both of you, emitting the words first of a female half-orc, then two male humans. "Krentz---Those markings look familiar---...tattoo..."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
history 16 he looks down to Ringo Something in there catch your... eye? Fluttercloak, those tattoos, you’ve seen them before?
Ringo shakes his head, "nah, I thought it reminded me of something I remember seeing another life ago," Ringo says. He then looks up at Kalmar, "what about you? See anything?" He then turns his head back towards the gnome as says, "I was thinking we should maybe stake out the place before heading in. Or one of us hangs outside for a few minutes while the other heads in. Let them not know we are together."
Kalmar, looking in the window you immediately see what Fluttercloak is talking about; the gnome's face-painted purple eyes bear a resemblance to the tattoos of Krentz, the thug in the Yawning Portal.
Ringo, Fluttercloak shrugs at you in agreement.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Son of a *****. Those tattoos, same as that shitheel Krentz at the Portal. This gnome is one of Xanathar’s. Xoblob’s, Xanathar... it’s a bit on the nose for a front if you ask me, old Xany must be bold. Is it worth going in? I don’t have any burning questions for this gnome. Maybe we should continue to the Dragon. I feel we’ll end up back here before this is all over, though.
“Agreed, let’s head to the Skew and see what clues we can uncover. Thoughts on my plan?”