Eryn watches on, trying not to smile as he remembers his own failed attempt at Intimidation.
He then says, "Be careful what you threaten with these things. It suddenly gets very messy when they die."
"Yeah," Aeros begins as he turns to the newcomers, "They seem to self-detonate when defeated somehow. If we start to hear a high-pitched whine, everyone should hit the decks!" He comments before chuckling to himself. Turning to the captured kobolds he asks (in draconic if necessary), "If threatning you doesn't work, then how about a trade: Tell us what we want to know and we'll let you go." He hoped they cared for their lives more than their loyalty to whomever they worked for.
(I think it would be a Deception check but if I can use Persuasion instead, add 2: 22)
Arthasis watched the scene unfold from the door. 'Not the most threatening group of people.', he thought to himself shaking his head at the failed attempts to intimidate the kobolds. He took a few steps towards the kobolds his armor still gleaming with frost from the spell he had cast.
"Tell us what you know or I set of those time-bombs myself and toss you out the next window.", he promised in a tone that showed no concern for their well-being. "Where is Zabriss? Where is Nima? Who is behind this conspiracy? Talk or die."
The kobold gives Arthasis a toothy grin. "Not afraid," it hisses in broken common while it's fellow cackles next to it. "Tell you...nothing!" It snaps at him, teeth clacking.
Having a sudden thought, Eryn will go and check to see if the lead key he took off one of the kobolds that was killed in their first encounter fits the door of this house.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
It's just a simply-made lead key; Eryn has no idea as to what it might be for. No red dust, but it is still slightly covered in now-dried exploded Kobold.
The kobold being interrogated turns its laughing gaze to Sila, opening its jaws to show her its teeth.
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Menodora is going to take a seat in one of the chairs, to rest her very sore body, and mostly observe the attempts to interrogate the kobolds. Not that she expects it to go very far, given their previous experiences.
"Perhaps there might be something we could offer in return for your cooperation?" she will ask casually in the direction of kobold. She will reach into her pocket and remove a few gold pieces and hold them out in her palm.
"Perhaps Gold, or something else in our possession, might be better than exploding to your own personal death, or winding up in the prison for something I'm more than certain you were bribed into helping with. Unless of course this whole thing was just something you and your friends concocted on your own, and I'm just mistaken about it all."
"I'll suggest we take those creatures to the Watchmaster and follow up on the information we found.", Arthasis said as their attempts to handle the kobolds seemed to lead nowhere. "There is surely somebody who knows the location of this waterfall.", he concluded.
"We should follow up on the suggestion we got about the Lay of the Land apothecary," begins Eryn. "The person who told me about it said the proprietor would likely know where the red mud we found on the kobolds who originally attacked us could be found. Chances are that mud could be where the waterfall is."
He then goes on to say, "We should also take the kobolds to the watchmaster so he can take them into custody. That would also give him the opportunity to deputise our two newcomers, if they want to become involved."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist) Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon. The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"We should follow up on the suggestion we got about the Lay of the Land apothecary," begins Eryn. "The person who told me about it said the proprietor would likely know where the red mud we found on the kobolds who originally attacked us could be found. Chances are that mud could be where the waterfall is."
He then goes on to say, "We should also take the kobolds to the watchmaster so he can take them into custody. That would also give him the opportunity to deputise our two newcomers, if they want to become involved."
"Makes sense to me. Let's drop them off with the city guard first so that's taken care off before continuing on to our next lead." Aeros replies
Kriv nods in agreement choosing to remain silent for the rest of the engagement after his failure. As the plan was being solidified it seemed that they knew what to do next. "Sounds like a plan. If you all don't mind us joining you."he says looking around
It's easy enough for you all to find a member of the Watch to collect the kobolds, if you like. The Watchmaster, they tell you, is busy with other affairs at the moment.
The Lay of the Land herbalist shop is labeled on Menodora's map and easy enough to get there, if you all want to head that way next? If so, I'll post the description of the shop as soon as I get back on my laptop!
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The kobold's hissing turns into laughter as it looks at Kriv, opening its long snout in a snarl.
No Longer ActiveEryn watches on, trying not to smile as he remembers his own failed attempt at Intimidation.
He then says, "Be careful what you threaten with these things. It suddenly gets very messy when they die."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Yeah," Aeros begins as he turns to the newcomers, "They seem to self-detonate when defeated somehow. If we start to hear a high-pitched whine, everyone should hit the decks!" He comments before chuckling to himself. Turning to the captured kobolds he asks (in draconic if necessary), "If threatning you doesn't work, then how about a trade: Tell us what we want to know and we'll let you go." He hoped they cared for their lives more than their loyalty to whomever they worked for.
(I think it would be a Deception check but if I can use Persuasion instead, add 2: 22)
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Arthasis watched the scene unfold from the door. 'Not the most threatening group of people.', he thought to himself shaking his head at the failed attempts to intimidate the kobolds. He took a few steps towards the kobolds his armor still gleaming with frost from the spell he had cast.
"Tell us what you know or I set of those time-bombs myself and toss you out the next window.", he promised in a tone that showed no concern for their well-being. "Where is Zabriss? Where is Nima? Who is behind this conspiracy? Talk or die."
Intimidation 12
The kobold gives Arthasis a toothy grin. "Not afraid," it hisses in broken common while it's fellow cackles next to it. "Tell you...nothing!" It snaps at him, teeth clacking.
No Longer ActiveHaving a sudden thought, Eryn will go and check to see if the lead key he took off one of the kobolds that was killed in their first encounter fits the door of this house.
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Sila looks to Arthasis, then the Kobolds. She approaches him, "I'm sorry, I don't mean to intrude on your investigation, would you mind if I try?"
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
The key does not fit the door of Nima's house.
No Longer ActiveEryn examines the key carefully looking for signs of red dust or any other indications as to what the key might be for.
Investigation: 23
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
It's just a simply-made lead key; Eryn has no idea as to what it might be for. No red dust, but it is still slightly covered in now-dried exploded Kobold.
The kobold being interrogated turns its laughing gaze to Sila, opening its jaws to show her its teeth.
No Longer Active"Sure go ahead. Probably can't do any worse than we've done so far." Aeros replies before chuckling lightly to himself.
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Menodora is going to take a seat in one of the chairs, to rest her very sore body, and mostly observe the attempts to interrogate the kobolds. Not that she expects it to go very far, given their previous experiences.
"Perhaps there might be something we could offer in return for your cooperation?" she will ask casually in the direction of kobold. She will reach into her pocket and remove a few gold pieces and hold them out in her palm.
"Perhaps Gold, or something else in our possession, might be better than exploding to your own personal death, or winding up in the prison for something I'm more than certain you were bribed into helping with. Unless of course this whole thing was just something you and your friends concocted on your own, and I'm just mistaken about it all."
Persuasion: 10
(OOC: ooof dice gods were not kind. LOL)
Menodora Ercanbald - Level One (Variant) Human Bard - Tales from Wildemount
"I'll suggest we take those creatures to the Watchmaster and follow up on the information we found.", Arthasis said as their attempts to handle the kobolds seemed to lead nowhere. "There is surely somebody who knows the location of this waterfall.", he concluded.
The kobolds do not seem interested in Menodora's gold. They laugh again, hissing and hacking, still struggling against their bonds.
Are you fetching the Watch? Heading off somewhere else?
No Longer Active"I'll stay here and guard the Kobolds if you wish to get the guard," Sila offers.
Elra Skylash - Human Cleric | Vanzaren Tanidoni - Half Elf Wizard
Mindartis Liadon - Eladrin Barbarian | Naivara Siannodel - Half Elf Ranger
Arrila Evenwood - Half Elf Paladin | Callaphe of Setessa - Human Rogue
Katernin Nemetsk - Aasimar Cleric | Melody - Tiefling Bard
"We should follow up on the suggestion we got about the Lay of the Land apothecary," begins Eryn. "The person who told me about it said the proprietor would likely know where the red mud we found on the kobolds who originally attacked us could be found. Chances are that mud could be where the waterfall is."
He then goes on to say, "We should also take the kobolds to the watchmaster so he can take them into custody. That would also give him the opportunity to deputise our two newcomers, if they want to become involved."
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Tyrus Mountson: Lvl 3 Dwarvish Bard; Waterdeep Campaign (Dragon Heist)
Nanoc the Younger: Semi-retired Lvl 2 Rogue / Level 2 Barbarian Human; The Knuckle, Mror Holds, Ebberon.
The Honourable Jaden Fellan: Level 3 Human Eldritch Knight; Band of Sunswall
AKA: Phillip Berrie: writer, editor and academic thrillseeker—a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
"Makes sense to me. Let's drop them off with the city guard first so that's taken care off before continuing on to our next lead." Aeros replies
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Kriv nods in agreement choosing to remain silent for the rest of the engagement after his failure. As the plan was being solidified it seemed that they knew what to do next. "Sounds like a plan. If you all don't mind us joining you." he says looking around
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(It sounds like the group is ready to move on from the house towards our next stop?)
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It's easy enough for you all to find a member of the Watch to collect the kobolds, if you like. The Watchmaster, they tell you, is busy with other affairs at the moment.
The Lay of the Land herbalist shop is labeled on Menodora's map and easy enough to get there, if you all want to head that way next? If so, I'll post the description of the shop as soon as I get back on my laptop!
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