Storm King's Thunder

If you listen closely (and can speak Giant), you can  make out a repeated string of words in what is a horribly off-key but mournful tune, amplified by the acoustics of the stone tower to sound as if it's coming from the bottom of an empty cistern—fitting for the self-pity of the lyrics:

<Left me did they

Leave me all alone

I'll be fine, I'll be fine>

There is long period of gutteral crooning with no words, and then the lyrics repeat again, in wailing giantish, punctuated by the occasional sob.

//Does it sound like or cloud giant friend?//

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//Does it sound like or cloud giant friend?//

"Maybe I should stealth ahead and see what's going on."

“I have some training in stealth; I can go with you and then we can report back. I don’t like you going alone in case something happens. If it is a Giant then it’ll need at least both of us to hold it off while the rest of you come to our aid.” 

"Whoever is in there, and it is most definitely a giant, sounds incredibly mournful. // Ink translates for those who don't speak giant. //... Sure, sneaking is a good idea, but don't get too close. One on one versus a giant, as we've seen,  will get you smashed."

As we all move closer, Ink continues to have Quill circle to see if there's another entrance besides the hole in the wall... can she see in through the hole without getting too close to the blood hawks? 

"Let's go Angel... stay low. Not too close." Maravs training kicks in. Stealth: 21

He heads toward the sound, trying to get just close enough to see what is going on, but not too close. He waves for Angel to follow, holding a finger to his lips.

Stealth: 19

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"Maybe I should stealth ahead and see what's going on."

Nature: 24

//Natural 20!!//

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As we all move closer, Ink continues to have Quill circle to see if there's another entrance besides the hole in the wall... can she see in through the hole without getting too close to the blood hawks? 

//I’m assuming that since I’m with Marav I also need to make nature check//

Nature: 6

Ink stage whisper, "Guys - it's a sad crying hill giant."

Turning to Rip and Flint, "I know we've been fighting a lot giants lately, but it feels kind of wrong to attack or hassle a sad hill giant... I know this sounds strange, but maybe we should talk to the wretch? Maybe see why it's so glum and leverage it?" 

"well I would never attack a crying anything! If we can make friends with a Goblin, making friends with a giant doesn't seem a stretch."

The first giant we met was friendly. Marav reminds everyone. 

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Nature: 24

The only way into the tower seems to be through the top, since the only real entrance is stopped by the large boulder. However, Rip is small enough to fit under the boulder that the giant has pulled in to block the entrance.

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The first giant we met was friendly. Marav reminds everyone. 

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Stealth: 19

//Rip can get in, but he can't speak giant//