There's a river that leads into the valley down there a about 2 or 3 miles east. we can follow it into the valley, the hill isn't as steep over there. although that would require venturing into the brush off the path, i'll not stop you if you think your ready.
"Soooo ah we have er a cliff which might over reach our um rope and a happy slog through wacky eh dangerously crazy forest of woe." Brand looks at Baylin, "Your the eh wordsmithy is ah 'rock an a hard place' or an 'out of the um frying pan into the er fire' kinda moment."
thinks
MMM, Well lose allot of time going to the river. How about we tie my rope to the end of Blazes Rope that should give us about 110 ft to safety climb down in
grabs his rope from his bag
Sound good!
Hands Baylin the rope.
So, who will climb down first? It sure won't be me...
Brand ties one end of the rope around his waist. "Recognize eh." Brand looks over the edge and then to Baylin, "Lower me down, I ah will yank ah twice to pull me up, Three times if its um safe. If I get suddenly er light but don't yank or if I ah scream like pig this was a really bad plan. If its safe you all can climb down."
Brand wraps the rope a few times around his arm and grabs in with both hand, while the others tie the two ropes together. "Tie it good er assuming I make it you all weigh um significantly more than me."
Sounds good. Baylin?
Scarlet will help hold the rope with some of her meager strength...
She will also use mage hand and prestidigitation to test and strengthen the knot between the two ropes.
Brand quickly and easily moves down hill, carefully climbing down the the edge when it becomes a straight drop. the rope easily holds in all of your grips, turns out goblins aren't that heavy...
Brand reaches the bottom of the chasm quickly, a river in front of you, the water is far more clear than anything you've seen before, the river runs from west to east. you see a large fallen tree ahead of you, the inside hollowed out and smooth. so big everyone could easily fit and walk through it to the other side.
Everything down here seems rather peaceful.
Brand looks around Seems rather peaceful
Brand yanks on the rope 3 times. The signal prepared to let them know the coast is clear.
That is some clear water.
Come on.
Ill hold the rope for you all and go down last
I'll hold the rope steady for the others and go down last
Maria climbs down quickly possible faster than Brand. you see the same things, river, the large hollow tree. The tree goes downward into the ground much like a cave entrance. the Forest seems to have cleared up here, not as much brush or bushes, even a bit of light pokes through the tree's. this large clearing seems to be closed off with the exception of the Log tunnel and the cliff you just came down.
Scarlet begins to breathe heavily.
Never done the before...
You'll be fine. Relax and take your time. There's light down here.
Well guess it's my turn
Will take my time getting down
Scarlet looks around when she gets down.
She gapes in wonder.
This place is beautiful...
But a little too wet for my taste...
You all climb down, Narine included finding yourselves in the small grove. The giant tunnel log leading underground seems to be the only way forward, although scaling the cliffs on the other end of the is an option as well.
Out of the corner of your eye only briefly you spot a wisp of light and a small humanoid figure standing, as you turn to look at it quickly disappears.
Scarlet wanders around the grove for a while before looking down the giant tunnel log.
"So giant ah underground tree tunnel eh?" Brand starts moving forward assuming a return to march order.
Scarlet twirls toward the others,
Let's go ahead and enter the tunnel... but I don't want to go first...
Brand turns back, "Ah ok. I was already heading that way." Brand winks, "but you's were just ah gonna let me wander um off."
Ill equip my shield and then cast light on it
I'm willing to take the front
"Lead from er behind me Thunder. Um I see better in the ah dark and who knows eh there might be trappers in um these woods. If I don't find the traps before I step in them I'a will need you to open them."
The wood of the log tunnel creaks under your steps, dark small figures lurk in the shadows, giggling, voices like children. there's an oddly sweet smell in the air.
Narine pipes up We should be in the clear now, if your worried about the things following us, it's just the forest children. this tunnel should take us straight to the Court. Which by the way when we get there, be prepared to answer why, i advise against lying.
Answer why we came?
Brand looks around at the others, "Break a curse, stop a monster, save a man."
To put it mildly...
But is that the sole reason? you each must have a reason beyond just wanting to save a man yes? The ageless are more interested in the individual than the group, of course if just wanting to help is the reason then that's acceptable
The tall human breaths in a sigh of relief at the good news. ... I have no comment. I'm here because I owe Abel the favor. Maria averts her eyes from the others, folding her arms as she follows along.
the long wooden tunnel echoes with each step you take, a few minutes of walking pass. The music, the giggling, it all has gone silent as you reach the end of the tunnel. A large wooden gate, swings open. Out from the bright light walks a tall humanoid woman, a long tail swaying back and forth, long hair a bright pink out from her hair small furry ears like a cat, her eyes are especially strange and unsettling. the woman's dressed in dark greens and wears a leather tunic, a rapier sheathed at her side. Hello... The woman's voice quiet but strong.
Narine seems to be hiding behind all of you for some reason.
"Ah hello. Are you traveling these woods as well."
Maria briefly wonders how it would feel to pat the woman in front of her on the head. She quickly pushes the thought out, thankful that no-one could hear it.
Or perhaps live here? The gate tells me we've entered someplace.
Turning to Narine,
"Would you perhaps... Know this woman?"
You're are correct one who control's stone, this is my home; the court of the Ageless. Who are you and why are you here?
Narine responds quietly to Scarlet, Yes...it's Aria...She stays quiet and to the back avoiding Aria's gaze for some reason
Greetings Aria. We've come from Greywater Hollow. We wish to meet with the court. Maria stops at this point, waiting for someone who might be better with words to take care of the rest of the talking.
We were hoping to get fey court approval for a redaction of a curse placed on a certain man
Brand's eyes go wide embarrassed, he speaks out the side of his mouth warning the party, "Aria, warrior queen of the fey court we are seeking."
He takes a step forward and bows. He looks up, "She Ahh sums it err up pretty . . . pretty good."
Well you've come to the right place then. You've been expected, come in we can discuss the situation further inside. She motions for you to follow her inside through the gates, do you?
Brand rises and starts to follow then looks back to see if the others a following.
Before I follow you, how is it you know about my abilities? My magic isnt exactly easy to pick up on.
Your curiosity is to be expected, but to simplify my people and i the Grimmling's or more commonly called the Ageless exist outside of and watch over time and civilization. We record anyone with even meager scraps of potential, it is our job to keep the world from being destroyed. She pulls a small handheld journal out of her pocket, opening it she recites a little bit of it's contents before putting it away, Maria Tampere, Age 19, born in Gargoyles End, friends with a mage by the name of Bartholomew Regiegn. Of course that's just a small amount, we have similar records on each of you.