“Oh, I certainly don’t want you to join my cult, I’m not even aware I was running a cult. I’m not really with those people.” And he gestures toward the camp.
“So you’re helping feed something in there huh? Any idea what?”
"In that case, we have even less reason to talk. I get paid good coin to bring fresh meat. Beyond that, it's none of my concern. You want to know what's in the came? Go ask 'em for yourself."
Still smiling at the man Arliden says, “I didn’t know we have to have a reason to talk. I just wanted to come say hi and see what you were doing in a place like this.”
We’ll leave you alone if you want, but some friendly advice, if your not friendly you’ll never get friends. And if you don’t have any friends one day you’ll die alone on a cliff side.......all alone.”
”We’ll, have a good day my nameless sir.”
Once we get out of earshot, Arliden will lean towards Fjordix, “You think we need to kill this dude?”
“Agreed, just wanted to get a second opinion. He definitely needs some friends though, sheesh. Well, I guess we should get back up to the group.” And Arliden will head back with Fjordix.
As soon as you move away, the man goes back to tending his cook fire and pays you no attention. You make it back to the rest of the party with no problems.
Fjordix grumbles a bit at Rex's comment, "He's been hired to hunt to feed whats in the cave. I don't think we are dealing with eggs anymore"
"Guess some hatched. Remember, our priority is to capture the dragons and kill the cultists. If the dragons turn down my offer, well then they've made their bed."
She looks around at the others. "I don't know about you, but I'd be willing to spend some coin to bypass those guards."
"Could work, but the cult's likely paying more than we can afford. Tiamat's whole thing is greed, remember? I doubt we can compete with a town's worth of treasure. Nevertheless, I actually have an idea. It'll take some coordination though. Interested?"
“Two cultists at the front and then some creatures he avoided. Didn’t get a good look since he was focused on finding the eggs. Think a little bit of mind games might be in order?”
Could you make yourself look exactly like one of the cultists if we took him out? Not really even sure if the “sneak in” plan is viable but just charging in headfirst could get dangerous fast.
“Oh, I certainly don’t want you to join my cult, I’m not even aware I was running a cult. I’m not really with those people.” And he gestures toward the camp.
“So you’re helping feed something in there huh? Any idea what?”
[I definitely don’t have a cult. Don’t believe the rumors.]
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
"In that case, we have even less reason to talk. I get paid good coin to bring fresh meat. Beyond that, it's none of my concern. You want to know what's in the came? Go ask 'em for yourself."
Still smiling at the man Arliden says, “I didn’t know we have to have a reason to talk. I just wanted to come say hi and see what you were doing in a place like this.”
We’ll leave you alone if you want, but some friendly advice, if your not friendly you’ll never get friends. And if you don’t have any friends one day you’ll die alone on a cliff side.......all alone.”
”We’ll, have a good day my nameless sir.”
Once we get out of earshot, Arliden will lean towards Fjordix, “You think we need to kill this dude?”
"I don't think so, seemed like he was just doing a job to feed himself, or maybe others."
“Agreed, just wanted to get a second opinion. He definitely needs some friends though, sheesh. Well, I guess we should get back up to the group.” And Arliden will head back with Fjordix.
As soon as you move away, the man goes back to tending his cook fire and pays you no attention. You make it back to the rest of the party with no problems.
Novot raises an eyebrow as Arliden and Fjordix head back to the group. "Well, no weapons drawn. So we've got that going for us."
Saul - Reluctant Saviors of Luskan (5e)
Nat - Guild Living (4e)
“Yeah, plus that was... quicker than I expected. Everything good? Fjordix didn’t threaten to feed him to anything?”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Fjordix grumbles a bit at Rex's comment, "He's been hired to hunt to feed whats in the cave. I don't think we are dealing with eggs anymore"
She screws up her mouth a bit. "What're the odds that guy will help us get in the cave?"
Saul - Reluctant Saviors of Luskan (5e)
Nat - Guild Living (4e)
"He seems to have no love for the cult. Though they are paying him. So the chances would increase based on the coin involved I'd imagine"
She looks around at the others. "I don't know about you, but I'd be willing to spend some coin to bypass those guards."
Saul - Reluctant Saviors of Luskan (5e)
Nat - Guild Living (4e)
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
A tusk-y grin. "As long as it doesn't involve sneaking."
Saul - Reluctant Saviors of Luskan (5e)
Nat - Guild Living (4e)
Rex also grins, “Oh no. How does blasts and maces to the skull sound?” Cue telepathic maniacal laughter.
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
“Rex, did Wit get any idea of if there were creatures in the cave? Or if there were, how many?”
“Two cultists at the front and then some creatures he avoided. Didn’t get a good look since he was focused on finding the eggs. Think a little bit of mind games might be in order?”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist
Could you make yourself look exactly like one of the cultists if we took him out? Not really even sure if the “sneak in” plan is viable but just charging in headfirst could get dangerous fast.
“Agreed. We need to remove the guards up front first quickly, then we can handle the rest.”
DM - Elustran Days ~ Fate/False Revelation
Rex'aliha - Hoard of the Dragon Queen ~ Mozu of Worms - The Stormpoint Mountains ~ Muireach Maon - Shepherd’s Crossing ~ Crownsguard - Storm King’s Thunder ~ Gunnar Wayland - Boats, Rocks, and Ruffians ~ POUF! - Ex-Ravens ~ Pascal LaRoux - Long Road Dragon Heist