As Robwin and Blaire follow Gralk and her dancing lights into the chamber you see the chamber has been set up as a crude living space, with thick furs thrown on the floor to serve as carpets, old trophies hanging on the walls, a large bed to the north, and a brazier of coals burning brightly. A round table with several chairs stands to the south near the door. Near the table, on the floor, is an unconscious dwarf who looks badly beaten.
On the west wall an arrow slit let's in light near the brazier. A female drow is standing on the north side of the brazier between it and the arrow slit, looking quite surprised and put out. On the south side of the brazier stands what you can only assume is King Grol, a fierce looking bugbear with stooped shoulders and hunched back. Even in its hunched disfigurement it is easily six foot four inches.
Than immediately begins laughing loudly as Gralk runs to him and throws herself into his arms.
In goblin, "Back so soon! Good! Good! But you bring pale skin and Elf!"
Gralk replies in goblin, "I bring kin, pack and clan. Strength to add to my strength! Booyahg like myself and hunters! I paid heavily. Deep blood price!"
"And you! You hunt another seeded among the moon elves?"
King Grol, bellows in laughter, "My right if I want it. Not what I am doing! This one wants prize Klarg and Targor stole from the pale skins."
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Rinn picks himself up and wipes the dust off after his little trip. "Robwin and the goblins are moving to the king's chambers," he whispers to the others, "We'd better move, but keep it quiet as best you can." He moves on across the roof, quietly and eyes out, looking for where the king's chambers are (Stealth: 12 and Perception: 18).
In common the drow's silken voice interupts, "I'm sure your reunion with your compatriots is quite wonderful", she drew a long dagger when the door burst open and is still holding it eyeing Robwin and Blaire, "but we were discussing your gift to the Black Spider."
"NO GIFT!", King Grol bellows slapping his meaty hand into the brazier of coals. "YOU PAY! If you want to speak you pay. If you want to take you pay high! If you want ally, you bring strength!"
Rinn: You notice the dusty canvas hiding the northern entrance Gaatbort had mentioned blending in with the surrounding stonework and rubble. A wolf printed footpath leads to and from the hidden entrance. The canvas “door" opens into the tower which has almost completely collapsed, although the ground floor still has a little open space. Inside are rotting crates and ancient barrels. Provisions are stored here. A heavy curtain blocks a crumbling area to the south, and an intact door leads east. You are at the north of a short passage through the rubble before the screen of canvas.
As Robwin and Blaire follow Gralk and her dancing lights into the chamber you see the chamber has been set up as a crude living space, with thick furs thrown on the floor to serve as carpets, old trophies hanging on the walls, a large bed to the north, and a brazier of coals burning brightly. A round table with several chairs stands to the south near the door. Near the table, on the floor, is an unconscious dwarf who looks badly beaten.
On the west wall an arrow slit let's in light near the brazier. A female drow is standing on the north side of the brazier between it and the arrow slit, looking quite surprised and put out. On the south side of the brazier stands what you can only assume is King Grol, a fierce looking bugbear with stooped shoulders and hunched back. Even in its hunched disfigurement it is easily six foot four inches.
In goblin, King Grol barks out, "WHAT IS THIS!"
Than immediately begins laughing loudly as Gralk runs to him and throws herself into his arms.
In goblin, "Back so soon! Good! Good! But you bring pale skin and Elf!"
Gralk replies in goblin, "I bring kin, pack and clan. Strength to add to my strength! Booyahg like myself and hunters! I paid heavily. Deep blood price!"
"And you! You hunt another seeded among the moon elves?"
King Grol, bellows in laughter, "My right if I want it. Not what I am doing! This one wants prize Klarg and Targor stole from the pale skins."
Rinn picks himself up and wipes the dust off after his little trip. "Robwin and the goblins are moving to the king's chambers," he whispers to the others, "We'd better move, but keep it quiet as best you can." He moves on across the roof, quietly and eyes out, looking for where the king's chambers are (Stealth: 12 and Perception: 18).
In common the drow's silken voice interupts, "I'm sure your reunion with your compatriots is quite wonderful", she drew a long dagger when the door burst open and is still holding it eyeing Robwin and Blaire, "but we were discussing your gift to the Black Spider."
"NO GIFT!", King Grol bellows slapping his meaty hand into the brazier of coals. "YOU PAY! If you want to speak you pay. If you want to take you pay high! If you want ally, you bring strength!"
Robwin takes everything in as calmly as he can. Relying heavily on Gralk’s relationship with the king to keep them in his good favours.
He makes no moves yet, hopefully buying time for the others to get in place, should it come to anything.
He is also quietly relieved to see the dwarf they seek is still alive (for now). He is ready for anything...
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
Robwin speaks, “Mighty king! Gralk brings us, and our clan, to you... We are your strength now!!... Is this person troubling you?......”.
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
Rinn: You notice the dusty canvas hiding the northern entrance Gaatbort had mentioned blending in with the surrounding stonework and rubble. A wolf printed footpath leads to and from the hidden entrance. The canvas “door" opens into the tower which has almost completely collapsed, although the ground floor still has a little open space. Inside are rotting crates and ancient barrels. Provisions are stored here. A heavy curtain blocks a crumbling area to the south, and an intact door leads east. You are at the north of a short passage through the rubble before the screen of canvas.
Robwin, role a Persuasion check with advantage.
Robwin’s persuasion (ad): 16
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
Blaire casts Cure Wounds 6 on Rockseeker and begins cleaning him up gently.
King Grol nods, not looking away from the drow. "Are you bothering King Grol, hmm?", the King asks while Gralk giggles into the bugbear's shoulder.
((@DM: can Robwin cast a spell or would it be initiative?))
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
(( Intimidation: 10 vs Charisma: 19 ))
The Drow takes a step back a bit away from the brazier and bumps into the wall directly behind her.
"No, of course not. I am no trouble. I am here to make a deal"
At her last word, she bolts for the door in the north west corner. (( DEX: 6 ))
Seeing the drow bolt for the door, Robwin will cast...
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
She trips on her robes, splays out across the fur carpets.
But seeing the drow fall, Robwin leaves it at that for now...
But is ready...
GILLAIN OF ATHKATLA - Human Paladin - Into the Mists PHILLIP THE GRUNG - Grung Eldritch Knight - Tomb of Annihilation
ROBWIN WINDROBE - High Elf Wizard - Dragon of Icespire Peak EVE DARKSHORE - Tiefling Warlock - Rime of the Frost Maiden
ASH OF THE FIRE - Tabaxi Rogue - Ghosts of Marshswamp LIA STARBORN - Aasimar Bard - Out of the Abyss
The bugbear stomps over to the drow and steps on her back hard. (( damage 10 ))
"Raldrug! Kronkac!", King Grol bellows in goblin.