At the Gold Goblin, a tall dark and handsome elf enters the main public room. He's apparently come some distance or is going somewhere soon, from the looks of his pack. He is armed, but not threateningly so.
He pauses a heartbeat or two to 'appreciate' the ambience and give whoever's watching a good view of himself. Thallan Mourne has arrived.
Coming through the crowds he makes a simple sign of protection in the air. With a confident stride, he heads for the main stairs.
Crouching down over the hidden trap-door Vhalas eases one of his short swords out of its sheath. With nimble dexterous fingers he slides the door open wih one hand keeping the short sword ready to strike with the other. Ok, look sharp Vhalas.
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As Thallan enters the Gold Goblin, he is greeted by a petite elf woman.
"Oh, I must have forgotten to lock the door. Hello S...Sir, thank you for coming, but we are closed right now. We should be back open in a few days if you come back then."
She blushes slightly but manages to keep a straight face and doesn't look away.
Just then, Kwava pops his head out from Saul's office.
"Ahh yes"
Kwava walks across the pit to receive the elf.
"Welcome... Thallan I presume?"
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Once opened, the trap door reveals a strong wooden ladder that descends 15 feet into a cave. The unmistakable Troglodyte stench instantly intensifies as you gaze down into the pit.
A gaping pit drops away along the eastern wall of this cavern, descending twenty feet to a sloshing pool of water below. The pit’s sides are steeply sloped and slick with moss, but are also covered with many rough ledges and protrusions. A series of wooden ladders and ropes descends along these walls to a ledge below, just around the edge of the pool.
A sandy ledge sits on the verge of the tidal pool that foams with the surf of the sea. Water marks on the cavern’s irregular walls and the collection of flotsam, small shells, and mussels embedded in the sand attest to the flooding that this cave periodically receives. A tunnel exits on the pool’s opposite side.
Now this is interesting. Its more of a natual cavern then a man-made tunnel... Good for a smuggler though. Peering into the darkness, and into the underground pool Vhalas cautiously keeps his sword at the ready, knowing this entire area could be infested with troglodytes. With one sword he motions for the rest of the group to spread out, himself taking point.
Thallan give a curt bow. "Thallan Mourne, at your service... May I be directed to Kwava, please."
Wasp hangs back behind Vhalas, Ziyad and Dendarial as the group heads into the tunnel.
"A girl could get used to having a trio of strong men surrounding her when she goes into danger." She gives them a wink, taking up the rear.
As they enter the cavern, her face settles on a wary expression, and she, too becomes alert for danger.