Well, if there's nothing else for us to deal with, I suggest we head on out to see if we can deal with their comrades, before they notice their friends here missing. Halloran turns to the new arrivals, with a nod for each as he addresses them.
Captain Kesten, Priestess Alkaid, I trust we can leave them in your capable hands?
are you going to explore a hex or travel through it?
which nearby hex are you travel to or through?
(East, West, South East, South West)
So did we agree to the division of treasure I outlined in the discussion group? Are we giving Silstaren the bow? Are we selling or giving Oleg the remaining loot? Sorry to be a pain about this, I just want to be sure that we're all on the same page here and I haven't heard from Eamon or Royston. Also I think we're better off without a guide as well.
Silstaren swings into the saddle, ready to follow the party.
Regarding exploring, I'd say we should travel straight to the camp and explore on our way back, but if the rest of the party wants to explore now, so be it.
Well, if there's nothing else for us to deal with, I suggest we head on out to see if we can deal with their comrades, before they notice their friends here missing. Halloran turns to the new arrivals, with a nod for each as he addresses them.
Captain Kesten, Priestess Alkaid, I trust we can leave them in your capable hands?
with a smile, she says
"I'll tend to the sheep, like a good shepard."
Captain Kesten:
reply to Halloran
"You can count on it being done, with the help of miss Alkaid of coarse."
"This a a wide empty land. If it rains the trail will be lost and it may be months before we can find this bandit camp. If you are serious about dealing with the bandit threat, we should follow them swiftly, but cautiously."
"I am serious about pursuing our commission. Banditry is an important, but ultimately secondary consideration to a proper exploration," says Eamon. "If there are bandits, we will find them eventually as we press south. In the meantime, I think we should explore the region north of the Thorn and Shrike rivers thoroughly before crossing the rivers. Do we know if this alleged camp is in that region?"
As the party explores the region, the cleric explains that the information given so far means that area of the map two hexes southwest of the trading post is a potential spot for the bandit camp.
Speaking of dealing with bandits Silstaren, we recovered these from the last group we dealt with, can you find some use for them? Halloran offers him the bandit leaders composite longbow (STR +2) and 40 arrows.
If you can and no one else objects, you may use them as you see fit. Turning to Oleg, he gestures to the remaining gear 4 suits of leather armor, 3 regular longbows and 3 short swords. As the ones who suffered the most from these brigands, I think it only fair that you and your wife this last he says with a nod to Svetlana should receive their gear. However, mine is not the only voice in this group, so we'll have to check with my companions if it will be a gift, or exchanged for coin or goods.
As you explore this area you come upon a moon radish patch with 4 kobolds moaning as if stuffed.
Do you go into the patch or avoid the Kobolds?
"I think we should leave the wretched things to their own devices and reach the bandits before they realize that the group they sent to Oleg is not going to return. But I must admit I'm curious what's going on there."
"It will take only a moment to inquire," says Eamon, smiling at the ridiculous prospect of the diminutive draconics. "And we will be on our way."
Blissfully unaware of the language of kobolds, Eamon rides up to the moaning kobolds. ""Ho there, friends," he says in Taldan. "What ails you so? Are the radishes not to your liking?"
Silstaren watches silently as Eamon rides toward the kobalds. He keeps his hands folded on the pommel in front of him trying to appear unthreatening, while his hands are scant inches from his bow.
As Eamon approaches they clumsily get to their feet and ready their spears,
and they just take a defensive stance.
one speaks
Royston slowly approaches the kobolds, standing beside the paladin with his arms held out to his sides and hands open to show he is no threat.
"We mean you harm," the cleric says in a calm, even voice. "We are exploring this area and looking for bandits that have killed some people. Have you see any violent humans coming through here?'
@Rory Wanderbilt
moon radishes are used in moon radish soup.
Halloran moves his horse near but not next to Royston and Eamon, if hostilities break out he doesn't want to be in the line of fire.
He then addresses the kobolds in Draconic, Forgive my companions Dragon kin, they do not speak the true tongue, we recognize that this is your radish patch and wish no quarrel with you. Have any humans passed by here on foot or on horseback?
Halloran bows his head to the kobolds and says (in Draconic) Thank you Dragon kin you've been most helpful, if I may ask what Clan are you from?
Silstaren's roan takes a step forward and paws the turf.
He speaks some elven words in a low comforting voice and pats the horse's neck, but his hands stay close to the bow.
Elven:
Royston looks back and forth between everyone as they talk in languages he doesn't know. He works hard to make sure he doesn't offend the kobolds by seeming bored or upset.
I'll have to ask Halloran to teach me some of the languages of this region, the cleric thinks to himself.
Halloran turns back to the group and says in common These are the kobolds of the Sootscale tribe, they heard some horses come through here yesterday. Did we have any other questions to ask them?
"I suppose you could ask if ther are any dangers around here we should know about, maurading animals and the like."
"I really think you should find out what ails them," adds Sir Eamon.
"See if they need healing, I can help with that," the cleric says.
He takes a closer look at the kobolds, seeing if they have some illness or condition or if it's just overindulgence.
@Roy
What ails them is They ate too much.
Rory stands with a grimace on his face, leaning on his slingstaff.
"Would you rather waste your efforts on lizards, knowing there is an assault on bandit camp in front of us? How merciful of you, Royston. I say, let's leave their precious radish patch and ride on."
Silstaren glances at the halfling. He says wryly, "If they tell us anything useful, his benevolence will have been worth it." Then softer, "But I agree with you. We should be moving on."