Although a fair bit confused, Xanranzan turned to keep look outside. He hadn't forgotten about the whole Whetstone situation, or the request from Tyde. Yet like most Earth Genasi, the stone skinned man could be patient.
Mostly....
Noticing Xanranzan being impatient (would he be fidgeting with his swords or something?) Kethra would wave to the bard.
"Xan! I'll switch with you for a second so you can ask your questions and buy your stuff. I think he prefers it if you ask him only one thing at a time...be nice, ok? He means well."
Taking Xanranzan's place, Kethra's pale blue eyes will scan the surrounding area for danger. (Passive Perception 12, but I can also roll if you want.)
"Well, whether it's a bat or not, something has this place in a tizzy. How many feel like taking care of this matter before moving on?"
Tyde finds his foot tapping but there is no music other than the sounds of the smithy so he quickly stops lest he be thought impatient by mistake.
Tyde is going to try and determine if we are keeping him from his work and he is just be polite and answering our questions.
Insight check: 13
"And I'll take another 10 gold worth of charcoal if you can spare it?"
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Xanranzan isn't fidgeting or anything like that, and you haven't known him long pick up most of the nuances. But he certainly appears more attentive than usual, which could be a sign? Hard to say with a guy who, if he stood still and changed up his wardrobe could be mistaken for a very unique statue.
Anyways, Xanranzan quirks a brow and looks about to say something, but is stopped as much by Kethra stepping up as he was by the blacksmith eventual response. Deciding to take up the opportunity to be more forward, he steps up to Kethra's original place and nodded to the smith. "That so? Huh... Well--" He stops, and glances to the others briefly before clearing his throat awkwardly. "Thanks fer the head's up then. But about dem whetstone. Got any to spare?" He asked as he dug out the coin to pay for at least two them. Or if the man had a blade maintenance kit, he pays for that as well.
Once everyone is squared away with the smith, he's ready to head back to the tavern to get back to a team meeting. Although before then he asks the pair of recently rescued peeps if they still need escorting or think they might be able to find their way back home from Wormfort.
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"Shall we head back to the tavern to talk." Rubin more states than asks as he stands near the door, his crossbow bolts already packed away, as he did not need to purchase any this time around, thanks to those given to him earlier.
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Tyde either returns to the inn an hour before them or else summons his familiar after the meeting.
As they gather at a table to hold their meeting, "Can I get some food and drink for the table please.?" Tyde asks of a passing serving wench.
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
Kethra sees Mr. Tyde's familiar, clasps her hands together, jumps up and down and as she cautiously tries to approach it she just won't stop talking lol
"Aww, he's so fluffy! Can I touch him? It's a him, right? I've never seen a bird with such pale white feathers! Can I get one? Where do you buy them? (whispering) And it's just like my hair... "
Xanranzan looked a bit wide-eyed at the blacksmith for the freely given stone, but more than happily takes it with a "Aww shucks! Thanks bossman" before following the others out.
Later at the tavern, after waiting a moment to look around and make sure no patrons or servers were too close to the table, Xanranzan leans in, looking all conspiratorial-like before saying, "So, I ain't the only that thinks this smuggler guy might be work'n fer dem water culty guys right? I mean, who better than the type to spirit people off without them needing to really raise too much immediate alarm." He states. "And if the hunch is right, what say ya'll to having a conversation with this fella? Or, and I hate to use the word 'Or' for this, is there any other troubles involving those culty fellas that we can follow up on?"
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"I think speaking with the smuggler is a good option." Rubin agrees. "As for other things to follow up on, not sure what else, other than that place under the keep, where we saved you guys, but I would prefer to get a bit stronger in my own skills before trying that place again."
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The pale eyed girl lazily rests her chin with one hand, and her other hand slowly tracing unseen, invisible shapes to garner the attention of Mr. Tyde's owl.
Once the talk of cultists is brought up and the others are clear that they will not be approaching this situation with any subtlety, Kethra's half lidded pale eyes briefly flash blue as they catch a bit of the tavern light. She looks around and scans the tavern for the most well armed looking man in the tavern who's ready and on guard.
"What do you want to talk about? Getting hired by this QUILL?"
Kethra loudly speaks up, then if anyone missed that, she bumps the table and looks around for any reactions.
Tyde sets the owl down on the table. "Yes, you can touch him. And it is a him, I guess. The magic summons a spirit that takes the form of an animal companion. I can see and hear through his senses and even cast some spells through him. If anything were to happen to it I could cast the spell again, even getting a different animal companion if I so desired."
To the others around the table, "There's a good chance a smuggler would know many things. All the people they deal with... but if we all agree then we can continue on. We can look into this Quill fellow later."
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
Xanranzan gives Kethra a confused sidelong glance, not having really gotten it all. So, he turns on Tyde and starts to say, "Later? Then... what's the plan fer now? I know we got dem other fellas two fellas--" Before the table likely gets bumped for his not looking around as she had for anyone being either on guard or generally suspicions after so bold an announcement. Even then the earth genasi looked even more confused, but would wait until at least someone broached the topic.
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The townspeople seem to look at you askance, and a noticeable bubble of space opens up around you. No one seems more effected by the name than anyone else.
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Her pale blue eyes scanning the crowd, Kethra looks visibly disappointed.
"Well, that was embarrassing," she declares quiet enough just for the party to hear at first.
Deception: 18
(edited for low roll RP) But turning a bit red from a bit of drink she's had before, she declares a little too loudly, "Haven't these smugglers ever heard of a good ol' tavern brawl? Did they what, take a vow against alcohol?!"
Realizing that what she said was not a whisper, she hides herself under her hood, coughs a few times in a poor attempt to cover up what she said and starts packing up.
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"Where do we start looking for this Quill character?"
Tyde will have his snowy owl fly just within 100 feet diagonally above and ahead of the direction of travel. Tyde will also scout through his owl's senses.
Perception check: 20
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"A rightful place awaits you in the Realms Above, in the Land of the Great Light. Come in peace, and live beneath the sun again, where trees and flowers grow."
— The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow.
"Run thy sword across my chains, Silver Lady, that I may join your dance.”
After that whole display with Kethra, Xanranzan just about open his mouth to comment on it. Yet after a moment's hesitation and a glance to the other party members, who seemed content to sweep it under the rug, he closes his trap without another word, and just tries to find a moment to pat her on the shoulder. "Well, consider'n he is what he is, and we're close to the waterfront-..." Xanranzan shudders in displeasure at the last word. ".. My guess would be somewhere around there. Especially if he's been doing the you know what on the sly this whole time. Ya feel me?"
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Kethra laughs nervously along the tales of the mythic creature. "It may be a legend, Master Blacksmith, but has a reward been offered for it?"
Nature check if allowed, to see if they should fear this legend: 7
If he's okay with it, Kethra takes would take the old wizard's hand, places 5 gold coins and gently closes his own fingers around it.
"Mr. Tyde, would we better prepared if you bought more charcoal for your 'wizardly business'? Just in case."
Noticing Xanranzan being impatient (would he be fidgeting with his swords or something?) Kethra would wave to the bard.
"Xan! I'll switch with you for a second so you can ask your questions and buy your stuff. I think he prefers it if you ask him only one thing at a time...be nice, ok? He means well."
Taking Xanranzan's place, Kethra's pale blue eyes will scan the surrounding area for danger. (Passive Perception 12, but I can also roll if you want.)
"Well, whether it's a bat or not, something has this place in a tizzy. How many feel like taking care of this matter before moving on?"
Tyde finds his foot tapping but there is no music other than the sounds of the smithy so he quickly stops lest he be thought impatient by mistake.
Tyde is going to try and determine if we are keeping him from his work and he is just be polite and answering our questions.
Insight check: 13
"And I'll take another 10 gold worth of charcoal if you can spare it?"
Tyde, you get the impression that while he is brusque, it’s just his normal way of speaking.
(In response to Xan’s other question I forgot to answer:)
”Well, mostly just rumors. Nothing concrete, just whispers of shady dealings."
To Kethra:
"Nah, no reward. See, no one’s actually seen it."
To Tyde:
"Course. There’s always plenty around."
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Xanranzan isn't fidgeting or anything like that, and you haven't known him long pick up most of the nuances. But he certainly appears more attentive than usual, which could be a sign? Hard to say with a guy who, if he stood still and changed up his wardrobe could be mistaken for a very unique statue.
Anyways, Xanranzan quirks a brow and looks about to say something, but is stopped as much by Kethra stepping up as he was by the blacksmith eventual response. Deciding to take up the opportunity to be more forward, he steps up to Kethra's original place and nodded to the smith. "That so? Huh... Well--" He stops, and glances to the others briefly before clearing his throat awkwardly. "Thanks fer the head's up then. But about dem whetstone. Got any to spare?" He asked as he dug out the coin to pay for at least two them. Or if the man had a blade maintenance kit, he pays for that as well.
Once everyone is squared away with the smith, he's ready to head back to the tavern to get back to a team meeting. Although before then he asks the pair of recently rescued peeps if they still need escorting or think they might be able to find their way back home from Wormfort.
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"Shall we head back to the tavern to talk." Rubin more states than asks as he stands near the door, his crossbow bolts already packed away, as he did not need to purchase any this time around, thanks to those given to him earlier.
The blacksmith nods, and tosses Xan an old whetstone.
"No charge. It’s a rock."
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At Xanranzan and Rubin's mention of going to a tavern Kethra begrudgingly nods, then politely bows to her guildmate.
"Thank you for all your help, Master Blacksmith. Before we take our leave, is there anything you would like us to help with, or keep an eye out for?"
The blacksmith shrugs.
"Eh. I’m not to bothered by this smuggler fellow, but others might be. Nothin’ else for me."
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Tyde either returns to the inn an hour before them or else summons his familiar after the meeting.
As they gather at a table to hold their meeting, "Can I get some food and drink for the table please.?" Tyde asks of a passing serving wench.
Kethra sees Mr. Tyde's familiar, clasps her hands together, jumps up and down and as she cautiously tries to approach it she just won't stop talking lol
"Aww, he's so fluffy! Can I touch him? It's a him, right? I've never seen a bird with such pale white feathers! Can I get one? Where do you buy them? (whispering) And it's just like my hair... "
Xanranzan looked a bit wide-eyed at the blacksmith for the freely given stone, but more than happily takes it with a "Aww shucks! Thanks bossman" before following the others out.
Later at the tavern, after waiting a moment to look around and make sure no patrons or servers were too close to the table, Xanranzan leans in, looking all conspiratorial-like before saying, "So, I ain't the only that thinks this smuggler guy might be work'n fer dem water culty guys right? I mean, who better than the type to spirit people off without them needing to really raise too much immediate alarm." He states. "And if the hunch is right, what say ya'll to having a conversation with this fella? Or, and I hate to use the word 'Or' for this, is there any other troubles involving those culty fellas that we can follow up on?"
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"I think speaking with the smuggler is a good option." Rubin agrees. "As for other things to follow up on, not sure what else, other than that place under the keep, where we saved you guys, but I would prefer to get a bit stronger in my own skills before trying that place again."
The pale eyed girl lazily rests her chin with one hand, and her other hand slowly tracing unseen, invisible shapes to garner the attention of Mr. Tyde's owl.
Once the talk of cultists is brought up and the others are clear that they will not be approaching this situation with any subtlety, Kethra's half lidded pale eyes briefly flash blue as they catch a bit of the tavern light. She looks around and scans the tavern for the most well armed looking man in the tavern who's ready and on guard.
"What do you want to talk about? Getting hired by this QUILL?"
Kethra loudly speaks up, then if anyone missed that, she bumps the table and looks around for any reactions.
Insight roll, if needed 13
Tyde sets the owl down on the table. "Yes, you can touch him. And it is a him, I guess. The magic summons a spirit that takes the form of an animal companion. I can see and hear through his senses and even cast some spells through him. If anything were to happen to it I could cast the spell again, even getting a different animal companion if I so desired."
To the others around the table, "There's a good chance a smuggler would know many things. All the people they deal with... but if we all agree then we can continue on. We can look into this Quill fellow later."
Xanranzan gives Kethra a confused sidelong glance, not having really gotten it all. So, he turns on Tyde and starts to say, "Later? Then... what's the plan fer now? I know we got dem other fellas two fellas--" Before the table likely gets bumped for his not looking around as she had for anyone being either on guard or generally suspicions after so bold an announcement. Even then the earth genasi looked even more confused, but would wait until at least someone broached the topic.
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"So are we done here yet?" Rubin asks with a glance around at the others. "Let's just go and see what this smuggler has to say."
Her pale blue eyes scanning the crowd, Kethra looks visibly disappointed.
"Well, that was embarrassing," she declares quiet enough just for the party to hear at first.
Deception: 18
(edited for low roll RP) But turning a bit red from a bit of drink she's had before, she declares a little too loudly, "Haven't these smugglers ever heard of a good ol' tavern brawl? Did they what, take a vow against alcohol?!"
Realizing that what she said was not a whisper, she hides herself under her hood, coughs a few times in a poor attempt to cover up what she said and starts packing up.
After that bit of embarrassment, Kethra dejectedly starts strapping on her scale mail and shield.
"Where do we start looking for this Quill character?"
Tyde will have his snowy owl fly just within 100 feet diagonally above and ahead of the direction of travel. Tyde will also scout through his owl's senses.
Perception check: 20
After that whole display with Kethra, Xanranzan just about open his mouth to comment on it. Yet after a moment's hesitation and a glance to the other party members, who seemed content to sweep it under the rug, he closes his trap without another word, and just tries to find a moment to pat her on the shoulder. "Well, consider'n he is what he is, and we're close to the waterfront-..." Xanranzan shudders in displeasure at the last word. ".. My guess would be somewhere around there. Especially if he's been doing the you know what on the sly this whole time. Ya feel me?"
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