to confirm for
With a tremendous flurry of knees and elbows, punctuated with a viscous knee to the end the nasty lizard goes limp. At first you think it got killed by internal bleeding, but a few moments later you realize that it IS still in fact breathing.
The king comes over, raises his hammer high in the air...
Hold up King. Kill this beast a bit later. For now, lets tie it up, and get all the information about their plans, their defenses. That way you can end this for good. Then if you feel this creature would endanger your land then take care of it.
now we have two prisoners, sone there is going to be more of them than us
as Balthe looks for something to tie the big lizard up with, Wulfgar begins to search the body of the smaller lizards, particularly the priest he killed
Ba, smelly lizards no good eatink, maybe havink baubles worth takink da, comrades?
Rory, with much of a heavy heart and much to his disliking, will gently lower his hammer. He looks around, and to the fallen warriors who proudly waded into battle. The Dwarven priest says a few words in Dwarven (aka last rights) and both king and priest turn to you all.
Hmhp, my men will be remembered AND payback will be had lads. Take the prisoner back to the main hall. Then once properly restrained, get me. As far as the spoils of war...help yourself kids. If it weren't for you it may have ended differently.
Wulfgar returns with a armful of gear, considering he still large it is a fair amount of gear, as he drops it in front of the team and removing the ornamental headdress and his helmet; he places the headband of wisdom on and ask
"what thinkink you comrades, seems it is beink to small"
he takes the headband off and gives it to Balthe, picking up the two wands and placing them in his pouch.
"bouncer Balthe maybe with this help you will becomink bartender Balthe, Bwa ha ha what shall we be doink with stinky there? handcuffink him to the Koldun'ya I am thinink. ha ha ha"
Tahnk you king. And thank you Wulf. Maybe I will make better decisions from here on out.
With prisoner in tow, Rory and your group head back to the great dining hall. The king, starts to interrogate the prisoner. After a few minutes, he gathers the four of you from the waiting area.
The damned things keeps speaking in a language I don't understand. None of my clergy can figure it out either, they were not prepared for such an event.
"I can not speak many languages, but I have a spell that can make a person understand and speak almost every language. I can cast it twice still today. Who are your 2 best interrogators?"
I speak fist, common and elbow
why two of them?
Wulfgar, feeling comfortable trusting his comrades, approaches Liam so none of the dwarves can hear and asks
I not like over trustink dwarves too much comrade, maybe one of them and you, you are good with the talkink, da?
"You are correct comrade. That might be the better idea."
Liam then states to the dwarfs. "I may not be an interrogator by trade but I do have a way with words and if necessary my whip. Maybe I could help in the interrogations?"
Of course you can lad. A fresh set of ears and threats can ever be a bad thing
You all head into the inerrigation room. Liam casts the spell "tongues" twice, one fit himself and the other in a Dwarven clergy.
After a few seconds, everyone gets used to magic involved.
The dwarf asks the troglodyte brute a series of questions, How many are thete? Are they on their way here? Why do you attack us?
The troglodyte gives a series of unsettling answers, We will crush you pathetic humans under our claws! Your bones will make a wonderful stock in our stew! Long live ZEVGAVIZEB!!!
"This will be a tough nut to crack."
Liam takes out his whip and clacks it intimidatingly.
"Tell us what we want to know. How many are there? And where can we find them?"
He will repeatedly clack the whip and barrage him with questions.
I will see if I can help
standing behind Liam, glaring at the lizard, both eyes focused on the beast, slowly draws a whet stone over his sword, his body language clearly indicating that it would be in the troglodyte's best interest to answer the questions.
ZEVGAVIZEB. proper name, origin draconic; root words zevga and gaviz; definition: I taste like chicken.
Liam cracks his whip, the leader unchatacteristicly flinches. It thinks for a moment, a few tense seconds go by. It then speaks.
I am unit commander, one of many. Waves coming, but don't know when, as it then spits in Liam's direction. It struggles in its bonds, trying to break free.
Another dwarf comes in, I found out why the fiery woman is here...presuming she isn't lying of course. She is in the Chelish army. Her and 3 other squads were sent here to search out Aroden's supposed burial site. The greedy Chelish want power and control. They have gotten out of control, they are trying to release Rovagug. They now feel if they cannot have the power they seek, no one can. They have truly gone mad!
"Rovagug?!? They must be insane. That means the end of the world!"
King Rory, stands in shock for a few moments.
What are the damned Chelish thinking. That is why we left the mainland in the first damned place. OKAY, I know know I need to help you folks, as you may be the only ones who can stop their maddening plan! I would send my men, but we need as many here as possible if the Troglodtyes ever show their ugly mugs.
A few tense moments pass, he looks to his own handful of men in the room, then back to you four.
Bronx, take them to the Sacred Shrine.
You can see the shock on the others' faces as he says this.
I know damnit, but this isn't the time for ye to be arguin' with me. If what the fiery wench be true, they be needing all the help they can get
"Not sure what you mean by this shrine, but we'll take any help you can offer. I think what we really need is to find out where those Chelish are and plant them. I mean the local ones. We sure don't want to invade a country. "
Always wanted to be a Shriner! Let's do it!
"You would look good in a fez. "
Shriner? is that what they call temple prostitutes here? That must make a fez some sort of lingerie. On a different note maybe we'll get to see what female dwarves look like. I wonder if they serve ale there
Wufgar, nodding his head in understanding, follows along behind the dwarf; hoping they offer them more ale before they leave to fight the Cheliax.
They're more foolish than I thought. Trying to bring the Great Destroyer back into this world? I hope we can stop them in time.
Liam followed along, curious as to what this sacred shrine might hold.
I call dibs on a fez if they have any
Bronx, much to the dismay and occasional voiced dislike takes the four of you brave warriors to the Sacred Shrine. He leads you out of the banquet hall, and blindfolds you. He explains it is for secrecy, only clan members are to know the exact location and apologizes for such a precaution.
Once all are agreed and blind, he leads you. You go down a stairway, and you think some turns but are unsure how many or direction. After about a 5 minute, careful walk you stand in front of an adamantite door. Upon the door are crests, and glyphs. Bronx sees Rory already there, but do is Gwen. Rory, goes up to the door, places something on the door, and you all hear a thunderous
Before you stands 4 ghosts. There is no doubt about what they're are, none of you were born yesterday. All 4 ghosts look in your direction, then immediately look at Rory.
Why have ye brought outsiders to such a hallowed place Young King? Do you dare sulky our Clan name? speaks the first ghost.
Please, allow me to explain my liege. Rory responds, a slight worry in his voice as he knows not to mess with the former Kings.
Rory explains the situation before them. All 4 ghosts seem to question him and his sanity. The ghosts each "probe" Rory and his thoughts, and then they unleash their powers on Gwen.
After a few moments you see Gwendolyn fall. She makes no sound as she does so, it is unclear if she is still alive.
The ghosts of King's past all converge on your group and pass through you to the other side of the room.
The large adamantite door opens, into a large room. The room is easily 100 feet long from door to back wall. From side to side must easily be 60-70 feet in width.
Dibs on the fez! he rushes ahead
Inside the Sacred Shrine you see four 10x10 feet stone statues in the middle of the room.
The first, is King Bryn. He is wearing Spiked Stone Plate; wielding a Greataxe in both hands. Around his shoulders is a beautiful black cloak, the clasp in the shape of a warhammer.
The second is King Ceazro. He is wearing a Chain Shirt; dual wielding a Longsword and Shortsword. A Heavy Steel Shield is strapped to his back. A belt adorns his waist.
The third is King Koan. He is wearing Spiked Chainmail. The spikes are not your typical iron, they appear to made of Cold Iron. He is wielding a Longbow. He has a beautiful Quiver slung over his back, and a pair of Shortsword are flanking at his waist.
The final statue is King Aload. Surprisingly enough, he wields no weapons. He has a fancy Headband on, as well as a pair of well made Boots on. On his waist is a Silver Siangham.
"Yeah. Don't overindulge. Sure thing. We got the graphic lesson. " and he will head inside and look around.
Anyone know what these bad boys do? Balthe says as he glances at Aload
"OK, I'm guessing this is equipment we're supposed to take. Anyone able to figure out what it is exactly? I mean the impression I got from outside it don't take too much, so to avoid being ghost bait, Im gonna just take one thing, I just want to make sure it is a good thing. "
such beautiful equipment, I serve a god of steel and war, what may I wear that will please his sensibilities.
Wulfgar slowly walks around the first statue of King Bryn. As he walks around a second time he respectfully runs his hands over the Spiked Stone Plate the statue is wearing; Wulfgar gently caresses the Greataxe; eventually touching the a beautiful black cloak and it's clasp in the shape of a warhammer. Wulfgar in aw, asks King Rory.
"King Rory be forgivink my ignorance. May ye be tellink us about these items? Da"
Aye lad, but what I be tellin' ya is only myth. I say this because these are stories passed down from one to another. Legend says, King Bryn was a beast of a man. A ferocity that was only rivaled by the Gods. The armor protected him until he lost to a shadow. Damned incorporeal bastards. His weapon of preference was his Greataxe. When he found a chink in the soft spot of the enemy, many say the Greataxe would sound like thunder.
King Ceazro, was equally a force, but more tactical in nature when compared to Bryn. Not many could match his wits. He was a sword master, in a land filled with hammer loving dwarves. While he took, some flack for it, he silenced those critiques just as quick. The belt I am unsure about, but he always wore it so he was enshrined with it
He stops for a few moments, the stands in front of King Koan.
King Koan was another king with unusual tactics. He would rain down death with his longbow. His boots helped him traverse the battlefield. He was very precise with all his decisions, he died while fighting off a Drow invasion.
And finally, King Aload. He was a activist at heart. But if you threatened his clan, there would be hell to pay. Legend holds, only Torag himself could punch harder. Aload was one tough son of a b*#!@!. He rests his hand on the statue, then turns to your group.
Please, bring honor and glory to our clan. It is up to you to stop the mad plan of the Chelish.
Well lets see what happens, he takes off his headband and puts on the one the king has. Additionally he tries on the boots from Aload
Wulfgar looking from the armor that they have given him made of fine steel and the rock armor, as he reverently removes the cloak from King Byron and pins it on his own shoulders, gently bowing to King Byron and whispering
I will strive to bring death to our mutual enemies
I desire to look the god of war on the battle field
then he asks king Rory
would one of your fine smiths be able to add spikes to this iron armor that you have graciously provided?
then looking at his team he asks
"Will we be waiting a little? I would like to ask a dwarven magician to cast an enchantment of protection on the armor. I doubt it would take more than a day."
if we wait a day I will cast Masterwork Transformation on my cold iron sword
"Any idea what the cloak does? Think I might switch to the steel shield. I don't much trust wood getting hacked on forever. "
Balthe, when you put on the headband, you don't feel any different at first. Nothing changes with your mental state. After a few moments, you feel braver; as if there is something shielding you from fear.
Wulfgar when you don the cloak, you feel as if there is a invisible force protecting you.
King Rory is unsure what the cloak is, but tells Bronx to try and find out.
He confirms it is a cloak of resistance +2.
that'll do. Let's see about these boots now.. He tosses his old headband to wulfgar
He tries on the boots hoping for something exciting
Nils will try out the shield and the longsword.
Liam looks around trying to determine some of the magical properties of the items, unsure yet what to take.
First he stops at King Ceazro statue, inspecting some of his equipment. He then moves to King Koan's statue, inspecting his weapons and the quiver.
Lastly he stops at the statue of King Bryn, impressed that the man wields to Greataxes in unison, he checks out those as well.
When he is done he turns to King Rory and Bronx, asking help on those he could not discern himself and sharing with them what he had learned.
[dice=Spellcraft on King Ceazro's belt]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Ceazro's chainshirt]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Ceazro's shortsword]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Koan's shortsword 1]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Koan's shortsword 2]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Koan's longbow]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Koan's quiver]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Bryn's Greataxe 1]1d20+7
[dice=Spellcraft on King Bryn's Greataxe 2]1d20+7
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Ceazro's belt: Physical Might +2 str/con.
Ceazro's chain shirt: mithril ?
Ceazro Shortsword: +2 shortsword
Koan shortsword #1: +1 holy shortsword
Koan Shortsword #2: +2 shortsword
Koan longbow: +1 seeking thunderous
Koan quiver: efficient quiver
Bryn Greataxe #1: +1 viscous
Bryn Greataxe #2: +1 shocking
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Nils, you hold the heavy steel shield and longsword from King Ceazro. You can feel the sword is cold to the touch, and the shield seems like a normal shield.
Bronx checks out the items Liam is unable figure out. He also determined the sword held by Nils is a +2 longsword, but is befuddled by the shield.
Get someone to check my boots if I can't figure it out by wearing then
Sorry, I forgot about the boots.
Balthe dons the well made brown boots, and he feels lighter on his feet.
The cloak is a cloak resistance +2
I like the cloaks color, goes well with spikes
As Wulfgar fastens the cloak on his neck he notices Balthe has removed the first headband and replaced it with the white cloth one, so he asks
”Comrade bouncer Balthe, If you are done usink the original headband may I be seeink it? Da?”
Only if you hold still.
He attempts to make the headband land on Whlfgars head
and it lands perfectly
Liam walked back to Ceazro's statue donning the belt and the chainshirt.
"Hmm, let's see if I'm still as flexible as when I wear my leather armor."
need to hold still, if he makes it do we get more ale as a prize?
Wulfgar holds very still as Balthe plays ring toss with his head, as he feels it land and instantly becoming wiser he smiles, wishing they had more ale to go with the games.
Da, good throwink comrade Balthe, you win more ale.
hoping the dwarves get the hint