You fly straight between the two guard towers, and head towards the upper courtyard. A large group of ogres can be seen where they were training, but now are looking towards you. None of them approach you, and you are left to dismount from your wyverns and to decide where you are going from here. The four main towers of the castle are on the four corners of this upper courtyard. There looks to be a large barakes, likely for the ogres, between two of the towers, and a slightly smaller, building between two other of the towers.
From the sight of an ogre moving into one of the four towers, it is likely, if you choose to stay put, you will be welcomed by whomever is in charge in short order.
Ulric will dismount and move toward Alhorn as well. "The banner got us in unmolested. Now what do we say to the welcoming committee. I'm not sure just waving the banner at them will be enough to explain our presence."
"I'll explain that we were sent by our liaison to get an accurate count of goods and to integrate them into the latest logistics of the cult's needs. We can then try to take our things back and... Leave, I guess. Maybe we should come to a more permanent solution."Alhorn is open to suggestions
From one of the towers a huge figure steps forth. The distance is a bit odd as he looks huge even when far away, but grows even larger as he strides towards you. Soon the cloud giant is looming over all of you, looking more curious than concerned. "Welcome to my home." He says in a deep voice. "You do not appear dressed like most of those who come here of late." He grimaces a bit, as if not exactly liking the current type of visitors much. His eyes do move to the banner Alhorn just folded up. "You do have their sign though, so that makes me curious as to who you might be. Are you in league with the Dragon Cult, or do you have other business here?"
"Well, this is my home." The cloud giant says with a wave all around. "I am Blagothkus." He looks over the group of you with a frown. "Come with me and we can speak while I call for refreshments and such." He waves for you to follow him back towards the tower he came from.
Alhorn is a bit too off his footing to do much besides shrug to the others and follow Blagothkus.
"You have a fine home, Blagothkus. I believe this is one of my greatest pleasures, to meet you and be here. Your invitation for refreshments is most welcome."
The hulking cloud giant leads the way back to the tower he came out of moments before...
This 70-foot-tall tower has a parapet rooftop, two unlocked doors at ground level, and no windows. The tower interior is split into two levels, each with a 30-foot-high ceiling. A staircase of chiseled ice hugs the interior wall, connecting both levels.
Ground Floor
A silver chime attached to the inside of each of the entry double doors rings when the door is opened, announcing your arrival. A staircase hugs the interior wall of this chamber, leading up to a landing with a door. The room itself contains sturdy wood-carved furnishings of giant proportions, including a table surrounded by four chairs. The walls are sculpted with ice murals depicting an army of hill, frost, fire, stone, and cloud giants. Four ogres guard the lower level. They wear fancy plumed helmets to signify that they are members of Blagothkus’s honor guard.
The cloud giant takes a seat in one of the giant-sized chairs, smiling at you as he gestures for you to sit or stand as you see fit. There are no chairs here that will fit you, so it is either climb up six feet to sit in a giant-sized chair, sit on the floor, or stand.
"What brings you to my home now." Blagothkus asks once you are situated.
Germain moves a little apart from the group, examining the murals for any details or hints of their history, but still listening carefully to the conversation.
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Naroth looks around the room and then glances over at Blagothkus, feeling a bit small, which is an unusual feeling for him. He then moves to his "bosses" side and helps lift him up into a chair. Then he will stand before the chair as a guard, continuing to scan the room for anything amiss.
Alhorn will climb up on the chair next to the giant (so the table isn't in the way) and sits with his feet dangling off.
"I am afraid that you have other guests who stole merchandise belonging to myself and other merchants without paying for it. I'd like them to compensate me and mine with interest, and assurances that this practice be discontinued."
Alhorn has realized he should probably consider what the temperament of Blagothkus might be like in the face of such accusations.
To meta game: I'm pretty sure giants and dragons don't get along, and this would be against your average giant's interests to help the cult. This seems like fair knowledge for anyone to know? Is it not?
It is fairly common knowledge that giants and dragons don't like each other. I would say you would all be aware of that.
Alhorn
"So you are here after the treasure the cult of the dragon has been gathering." The cloud giant responds with a knowing smile. "Sorry to say I cannot help you get restitution there, as I am providing the cult a ride to the Well of Dragons, where the dragons are gathering to meet up with their goddess. I believe the treasure is for Tiamat you see."
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Germain looks around to the others and calls out, "The banner, someone show the banner before they shoot us."
Alhorn will raise the banner up (pretty sure I have it)
Paladin - warforged - orange
Arrival
You fly straight between the two guard towers, and head towards the upper courtyard. A large group of ogres can be seen where they were training, but now are looking towards you. None of them approach you, and you are left to dismount from your wyverns and to decide where you are going from here. The four main towers of the castle are on the four corners of this upper courtyard. There looks to be a large barakes, likely for the ogres, between two of the towers, and a slightly smaller, building between two other of the towers.
From the sight of an ogre moving into one of the four towers, it is likely, if you choose to stay put, you will be welcomed by whomever is in charge in short order.
Germain looks around for some way to quietly slip away unnoticed.
Perception: 17
Alhorn will flap the penant several times before rolling it up, waiting to be greeted
Paladin - warforged - orange
Naroth dismounts his wyvern and then moves over in a guarding position behind Alhorn.
Ulric will dismount and move toward Alhorn as well. "The banner got us in unmolested. Now what do we say to the welcoming committee. I'm not sure just waving the banner at them will be enough to explain our presence."
"I'll explain that we were sent by our liaison to get an accurate count of goods and to integrate them into the latest logistics of the cult's needs. We can then try to take our things back and... Leave, I guess. Maybe we should come to a more permanent solution."Alhorn is open to suggestions
Paladin - warforged - orange
Germain looks around, "Something must make this place fly, if we disable it, the fall should take care of the rest."
Blagothkus the cloud giant
From one of the towers a huge figure steps forth. The distance is a bit odd as he looks huge even when far away, but grows even larger as he strides towards you. Soon the cloud giant is looming over all of you, looking more curious than concerned.
"Welcome to my home." He says in a deep voice. "You do not appear dressed like most of those who come here of late." He grimaces a bit, as if not exactly liking the current type of visitors much. His eyes do move to the banner Alhorn just folded up. "You do have their sign though, so that makes me curious as to who you might be. Are you in league with the Dragon Cult, or do you have other business here?"
Alhorn quickly reassesses the circumstance.
"I do have business with the dragon cult. I would hesitate to further enter without knowing the master of such a castle"
Paladin - warforged - orange
Blagothkus
"Well, this is my home." The cloud giant says with a wave all around. "I am Blagothkus." He looks over the group of you with a frown. "Come with me and we can speak while I call for refreshments and such." He waves for you to follow him back towards the tower he came from.
What do you do?
Naroth turns to Alhorn, "Sir, might be nice to get inside for a bit with some food."
Alhorn is a bit too off his footing to do much besides shrug to the others and follow Blagothkus.
"You have a fine home, Blagothkus. I believe this is one of my greatest pleasures, to meet you and be here. Your invitation for refreshments is most welcome."
Paladin - warforged - orange
Germain stays quiet and moves to follow at the rear of the group, keeping his eyes and ears open and his mouth shut.
Blagothkus
The hulking cloud giant leads the way back to the tower he came out of moments before...
This 70-foot-tall tower has a parapet rooftop, two unlocked doors at ground level, and no windows. The tower interior is split into two levels, each with a 30-foot-high ceiling. A staircase of chiseled ice hugs the interior wall, connecting both levels.
Ground Floor
A silver chime attached to the inside of each of the entry double doors rings when the door is opened, announcing your arrival.
A staircase hugs the interior wall of this chamber, leading up to a landing with a door. The room itself contains sturdy wood-carved furnishings of giant proportions, including a table surrounded by four chairs. The walls are sculpted with ice murals depicting an army of hill, frost, fire, stone, and cloud giants.
Four ogres guard the lower level. They wear fancy plumed helmets to signify that they are members of Blagothkus’s honor guard.
The cloud giant takes a seat in one of the giant-sized chairs, smiling at you as he gestures for you to sit or stand as you see fit. There are no chairs here that will fit you, so it is either climb up six feet to sit in a giant-sized chair, sit on the floor, or stand.
"What brings you to my home now." Blagothkus asks once you are situated.
Germain moves a little apart from the group, examining the murals for any details or hints of their history, but still listening carefully to the conversation.
Naroth looks around the room and then glances over at Blagothkus, feeling a bit small, which is an unusual feeling for him. He then moves to his "bosses" side and helps lift him up into a chair. Then he will stand before the chair as a guard, continuing to scan the room for anything amiss.
Perception: 12
Alhorn will climb up on the chair next to the giant (so the table isn't in the way) and sits with his feet dangling off.
"I am afraid that you have other guests who stole merchandise belonging to myself and other merchants without paying for it. I'd like them to compensate me and mine with interest, and assurances that this practice be discontinued."
Alhorn has realized he should probably consider what the temperament of Blagothkus might be like in the face of such accusations.
To meta game: I'm pretty sure giants and dragons don't get along, and this would be against your average giant's interests to help the cult. This seems like fair knowledge for anyone to know? Is it not?
Paladin - warforged - orange
Giants vs Dragons
It is fairly common knowledge that giants and dragons don't like each other. I would say you would all be aware of that.
Alhorn
"So you are here after the treasure the cult of the dragon has been gathering." The cloud giant responds with a knowing smile. "Sorry to say I cannot help you get restitution there, as I am providing the cult a ride to the Well of Dragons, where the dragons are gathering to meet up with their goddess. I believe the treasure is for Tiamat you see."