Allansia Wildlands Campaign.

Herman was to ask the same thing (what's a holiday indeeed?) but, to avoid being considered as dumb as these trolls, he just follows the conversation thinking that, all in all, these trolls are really well playing (if it were just for me, they would have been already cooking)

In the back, a glowing figure floats toward you. It could be Tzedaka, but she wears pure white. Her arms, face, and visible skin are ethereal, with a glow coming from within. She wears no armor and has no weapons. Two almost invisible wings flow behind her. Her hair is glowing white. She looks as if she does not have skin or bones. (A floating corporeal spirit). Any wounds or scares that she had endured are gone.
As she enters the room, she does not walk, but seems to float a bit above the ground, yet she does not use her wings.
Looking at her a bit closer, she does look like Tzedaka, but is even more beautiful than before, her power emanating. As she draws closer, you feel her presence, giving you a sense of confidence.

She smiles at the group.
"I am sorry I am late Mistress of the Mountain and Cheroes." (she winks at Enwynn, to let her know she is ok).
"How may I be of service to you?"

Jaws opened , Herma assists in awe (and also a little of mouth watering) and he is just able to say

so...you are indeed an angel?!

Tzedaka smiles at Herman, but says nothing at first.

Then she says in a voice, somewhat different from her prior voice when she had a physical body,

"I am what you allow yourself to believe I am Cherman.

I am, Justice, and I am chere for you."

(Tzedaka now has an aura of protection (Like a Paladin). As you move within 10 feet of her, you feel her presence protecting you).

Garet keeping himself to the shadows especially from two former city guards of Lord Azzurs employ, was left starring mouth open at Tzedakas return.

Seeing some of her companions gaping at her, Tzedaka "turns down" her radiant light a bit.

"Yes Gayroot, I am back." She looks at all in the room, including the two newcomers with mild curiosity.

"Now, what chave I missed since I departed?"

Tannin looks upon the angel, unmoved, he thinks to her "We're in negotiations, with Trolls, it seems, also I think we're the rulers of Firetop, Keeping what you kill, sort of speak." 

The angel looks back at Tannin, She thinks back to him, "I do not trust this "Red Robes" person. A person this close to Zagor is most likely very tainted by not only Zagor's evil, but also likely touched by Shakor (mental spitting), herself. Have we confirmed that Zagor is indeed permanently dead? The last time he was killed, he came back?" I fear the heroes should not leave the mountain with this person "in charge, nor allow him to remain in the mountain at all. He is not a trusted friend of any of you, no matter how silver his tongue may be. Yet, he still may possess some information that would be valuable to you.

Then to the group and to Red Robes, "Der are some chambears just inside dee base of the mountain entrance that are locked. One a storeroom with paintings, another, a storeroom of valuables, please give the keeper of the mountain, Enwynn, dee keys to dese chambears so that she can further view cher belongings.

In addition, I am aware that the last time Zagor was killed, he was able to return. Tell me how he was able to do this, and where I might find his spirit essence or phylactory?"

(Although she is somewhat polite in her first request, her second almost sounds like an order) (Persuasion 16). She studies Red robes while she speaks to him (Insight: 17), both trying to decipher his intentions, and also, what he actually is (she suspects he is a demon or, not what he seems)

Enwynn offers the reassurance "While traditions are important, I do feel that some can be rather tiresome and outdated, and that one can be dispensed with where unrequired." then smiles again as she gestures at them with her stick of charcoal "That said, trust in those who remain is vitally important, and while you may have both earned your former masters confidence, both here and elsewhere, you have not yet earned mine." to Clem and Norm.

She consults her notes then asks "I take it I have your names and titles correct? I am not one to swiftly terminate employees's service simply for being told I have made an error in administration, unlike your former employers."

It would take a keen eye to note that since hearing the word 'Blacksand' mentioned, Enwynn has carefully avoided looking in Garet's direction. 

She helpfully explains "A holiday is a day of no work, usually to celebrate a past event, or to honor a god. There's a lot of drinking and feasting involved in many of them."

Tzedaka: "I am sorry I am late Mistress of the Mountain and Cheroes." (she winks at Enwynn, to let her know she is ok).

Enwynn manages not to drop her writing implement in surprise, and after a moment to let her eyes adjust to the light, winks back, firmly dismissing a million questions and an equal number of expressions of joy mixed with concern for a wink, a smile and a "So good of you to join us in the employee assessment process." before returning her attention to the trolls.

OOC: The party could well have Red Robes in tow, given that Enwynn had already been told not to trust them too far, she wouldn't have left them back with the recovering "ornaments", so Red Robes would be present now for Tzedaka to talk to them.

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The angel looks back at Tannin, She thinks back to him, "I do not trust this "Red Robes" person. A person this close to Zagor is most likely very tainted by not only Zagor's evil, but also likely touched by Shakor (mental spitting), herself. Have we confirmed that Zagor is indeed permanently dead? The last time he was killed, he came back?" I fear the heroes should not leave the mountain with this person "in charge, nor allow him to remain in the mountain at all. He is not a trusted friend of any of you, no matter how silver his tongue may be. Yet, he still may possess some information that would be valuable to you.

Then to the group and to Red Robes, "Der are some chambears just inside dee base of the mountain entrance that are locked. One a storeroom with paintings, another, a storeroom of valuables, please give the keeper of the mountain, Enwynn, dee keys to dese chambears so that she can further view cher belongings.

In addition, I am aware that the last time Zagor was killed, he was able to return. Tell me how he was able to do this, and where I might find his spirit essence or phylactory?"

(Although she is somewhat polite in her first request, her second almost sounds like an order) (Persuasion 16). She studies Red robes while she speaks to him (Insight: 17), both trying to decipher his intentions, and also, what he actually is (she suspects he is a demon or, not what he seems)

The man was greatly startled by Tzedakas appearance but attempted to answer the questions in turn.

" Oh....those doors...I...I confess I am unsure where those keys might be....there was a Troglodyte with a large ring of keys who would report to the.....former...Master....perhaps they were in their keeping.....I don't recall his name..."

" Kremmel.", ventured Clem. " He scarpered with the rest when the news came through the Boss was dead."

Tzedaka examines the man carefully, he seems to be a burn-scarred human but she can tell he is sweating and currently under a lot of stress though at all times trying to keep his appearance calm......she suspects he believes they will kill him once he has answered all their questions.

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Enwynn offers the reassurance "While traditions are important, I do feel that some can be rather tiresome and outdated, and that one can be dispensed with where unrequired." then smiles again as she gestures at them with her stick of charcoal "That said, trust in those who remain is vitally important, and while you may have both earned your former master's confidence, you have not yet earned mine." to Clem and Norm.

She consults her notes then asks "I take it I have your names and titles correct? I am not one to swiftly terminate employees's service simply for being told I have made an error in administration, unlike your former employers."

It would take a keen eye to note that since hearing the word 'Blacksand' mentioned, Enwynn has carefully avoided looking in Garet's direction. 

She helpfully explains "A holiday is a day of no work, usually to celebrate a past event, or to honor a god. There's a lot of drinking and feasting involved in many of them."

Tzedaka: "I am sorry I am late Mistress of the Mountain and Cheroes." (she winks at Enwynn, to let her know she is ok).

Enwynn manages not to drop her writing implement in surprise, and after a moment to let her eyes adjust to the light, winks back, firmly dismissing a million questions and an equal number of expressions of joy mixed with concern for a wink, a smile and a "So good of you to join us in the employee assessment process." before returning her attention to the trolls.

OOC: The party could well have Red Robes in tow, given that Enwynn had already been told not to trust them too far, she wouldn't have left them back with the recovering "ornaments", so Red Robes would be present now for Tzedaka to talk to them.

Clem nodded eagerly, Norm looked extremely interested in the whole holiday situation.

" That they are, Ma'am. All present and correct."

Tzedaka smiled as she saw through the mans calm demeanor, 

"I see that you fear that you vill be keeled once we no longer find you useful." She looks pointedly at red robs. "Indeed, Libra judges you as you speak, and dee scale tips, but....it could be dat you can steel be redeemed....but..." She leaves a lot unsaid, hoping he will "spill the beans" and offer a suggestion for redemption.

She shakes her head in disbelief, then she puts red robes to the test. "You are telling me dat dee great and powerful Zagor left his precious belongings in dee hands of a Traglodite? Dat he had no other keys or vays to enter dese very important rooms?"

To Tannin through the telepathic link: "Did we find a ring of keys when we found the trogs?"

She looks at the others, "Heroes of Allansia, we have much to discuss," then looks at all the others in the room, "and I feel a more private setting is needed."

(OOC: we have some loose ends to discuss for Firetop mountain, and some new info my PC has obtained, not much but enough to give us some direction)

"Would any room do?"

Banzo heads toward the nearest door to try and find somewhere a little more private.

Tzedaka follow the Tortle toward a private room. As she moves, she does not walk, she hovers over the surface of the floor.

We have to discuss allright, and I already wonder how sybilline your answers will be

Even Herman follows them, leaving a smiel to new cooks and a surly look at he red robed man

(honestly the player doesn't remember keys)

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She shakes her head in disbelief, then she puts red robes to the test. "You are telling me dat dee great and powerful Zagor left his precious belongings in dee hands of a Traglodite? Dat he had no other keys or vays to enter dese very important rooms?"

To Tannin through the telepathic link: "Did we find a ring of keys when we found the trogs?"

Before the group moved into the side room* to discuss in private, " Sorry.....Radiant One.....Master Zagor did not use keys....he simply told doors to lock or unlock....I do not know how he did this..."

Tzedaka does recall there was another Troglodyte who was organising the Food Fest in the drinking hall....perhaps this was the one spoken of....

* This room was given only a cursory inspection last time you past through it contains two rows of close set cots, a number of sturdy leather bags, robes on hooks on the wall and footlockers at the base of each cot.  There is also a small shrine at the far end of the room which Tzedaka ( and possibly others) it seems to be dedicated to Elim.

Tzedaka enters the room and looks distastefully on the shrine of Elim, "Hum, dee dweller of darkness."

"Alright, we have tree tings to discuss. Dee first is Firetop Mountain. Do you explore dee mountain, or leave?

I wonder if it voud be vise to further explore dee mountain, in dee hopes of liberating any others who chave been subjected to Zagors enslavement. In addition, der may be items that could aid you, and other artifacts that could have great value to others in Allansia." Clearly, she has her wits back about her.

"Der are two areas yet to explore. Dee two rooms near dee entrance which we vill need a key for (that Enwynn entered as a mouse). Der is one troglodyte remaining that we know of, in the hall of barbarians. And...we steel have mushrooms!"

"Dee second area is ven we choose puzzles over pits width my fallen brother."

"Dis is the first item of business. What say you, cheroes?"

You have a point, angel Tzedaka but why address at the heroes as YOU and not US?

And where have you been after we slew the lich? and, last but not least, you had a beautiful armor...

Tannin has a thought, he heads to the nearest closed locked door and thinks too it "Unlock and open!"