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Enwynn offers the reassurance "While traditions are important, I do feel that some can be rather tiresome and outdated, and that one can be dispensed with where unrequired."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.
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.
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.
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."
Banzo heads toward the nearest door to try and find somewhere a little more private.
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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?"
Tzedaka looks at Herman. "I chave always referred to dee cheroes as "you", Cherman." She shakes her head, "I am not a chero of Challice, nor am I a hero of Allansia. You are that hero. I chave been sent by Libra to create balance on dis plane. I am but a messenger that can help tip the scale toward good. I am justice."
"As to your otter questions, grandmotters armor is now part of me. And as to where I chave been, I initially went to find a broken vile width a water sigil for reasons we vill discuss soon, but as I progressed, I lost myself and.....grew. Libra has rewarded dee cheroes, which could not chave happened until Zagor was defeated." She smiles, "Some light has replaced darkness, and new knowledge has been gained."
Herman, that was expecting from a change with more straightforward answers from the Libra adpet , finds himself disappointed.
" you say you are Justice, you surely are not Clarity.
Anyway, they say justice is not of this world...
Talking about us, I'd like to explore the mountain: we avoided mushrooms and there those skeletons...I say we go back whence we came to find the troglodytes with the key and search about living beings in the meanwhile.
Plus, we must spread the news? Or shall we wait? I don't want to raise anyone appetite..."
"You are almost correct, Cherman. I am not of this plane normally nor are my sisters, but I have been granted a gateway to be chere for a short while."
"Dee second issue, is the tattoos on your bodies. You know you need four eelemental essences for dee ritual, and, a powerful wizard or sorcerer is needed. I wonder if you already might know von, even one that dee others in this group have not met.
We have dee fire essence and it is contained and charged. We have air and earth elements but dese may not be charged yet. We do not possess water nor is it charged, but I suspect it could be found in dee mountain.
She pauses in thought for a moment, pondering something.
"Der is another way to remove dese tattoos but...I don't think that would be wise."
Tzedaka smiles at Herman's brashness with his requests.
"Ah, that leads to dee third item to discuss, and my primary reason I chave been sent chere."
"We can descend into dee Pit or summon an earthly avatar of dee demon Shakor (she turns to the right and spits), and defeat her on this plane. Den, when you return to dee pit, I believe dee tattoos vill fade."
I do think it is much better to have dem removed now by someone you trust who is able to do so, as....you do not have dee power to defeat Shakor now without....dee possibility that all vill die, and..thus,.I be expelled from dis plane."
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."
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
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.
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.
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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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
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!"
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
Tzedaka looks at Herman. "I chave always referred to dee cheroes as "you", Cherman." She shakes her head, "I am not a chero of Challice, nor am I a hero of Allansia. You are that hero. I chave been sent by Libra to create balance on dis plane. I am but a messenger that can help tip the scale toward good. I am justice."
"As to your otter questions, grandmotters armor is now part of me. And as to where I chave been, I initially went to find a broken vile width a water sigil for reasons we vill discuss soon, but as I progressed, I lost myself and.....grew. Libra has rewarded dee cheroes, which could not chave happened until Zagor was defeated." She smiles, "Some light has replaced darkness, and new knowledge has been gained."
Herman, that was expecting from a change with more straightforward answers from the Libra adpet , finds himself disappointed.
" you say you are Justice, you surely are not Clarity.
Anyway, they say justice is not of this world...
Talking about us, I'd like to explore the mountain: we avoided mushrooms and there those skeletons...I say we go back whence we came to find the troglodytes with the key and search about living beings in the meanwhile.
Plus, we must spread the news? Or shall we wait? I don't want to raise anyone appetite..."
"You are almost correct, Cherman. I am not of this plane normally nor are my sisters, but I have been granted a gateway to be chere for a short while."
"Dee second issue, is the tattoos on your bodies. You know you need four eelemental essences for dee ritual, and, a powerful wizard or sorcerer is needed. I wonder if you already might know von, even one that dee others in this group have not met.
We have dee fire essence and it is contained and charged. We have air and earth elements but dese may not be charged yet. We do not possess water nor is it charged, but I suspect it could be found in dee mountain.
She pauses in thought for a moment, pondering something.
"Der is another way to remove dese tattoos but...I don't think that would be wise."
Herman smirks and puffs
we are not really well know for wise choice, I wanna hear the second way (and I wanna also hear why you did not tell it before)
Tzedaka smiles at Herman's brashness with his requests.
"Ah, that leads to dee third item to discuss, and my primary reason I chave been sent chere."
"We can descend into dee Pit or summon an earthly avatar of dee demon Shakor (she turns to the right and spits), and defeat her on this plane. Den, when you return to dee pit, I believe dee tattoos vill fade."
I do think it is much better to have dem removed now by someone you trust who is able to do so, as....you do not have dee power to defeat Shakor now without....dee possibility that all vill die, and..thus,.I be expelled from dis plane."
She does not answer Herman's second question.