Rachel: you don't detect anything magical at this time.
Ooc: Anything else for the shrine, or do we move on gang?
Flipping a coin into the offering bowl Nestor shrugs and gives a sheepish grin What, it can't hurt anything, right?
Marching on thru the mountain trail it soon gives way to the northern swamps. Thick blobs of fog dance in between large tickets as the foul stench of swamp gas pollutes the air. Several exotic species of vines twist along the vapor-shrouded path, creating an ethereal seeming tangle. At random intervals, a splash of fetid water sounds in the distance, signaling the presence of frogs or other bog creatures. A large log rests across a dirt path, standing five feet tall. A moldering wood door covers one of the hollow ends of the log, and a makeshift mud chimney emits a thin wisp of blue smoke. From behind the crude house come the sound of someone humming an off-key tune.
The sound of humming and soft singing stops for a moment, then resumes and grows louder. Grmbling in draconic the door is opened and quite a sight greets you. A kobold in little more than rags and a wolfskull as a hat greets you, she steps forward and looks up at you before deciding she doesn't like the looks of you as she screams you can't have my babies!
init for bog mother and snapjaw
And yes Jubei, the kobold is evil....and not right in the head
Never to late for diplomacy, if you can make it.
Screaming in draconic about not letting you have her babies the old woman/kobold whistles. At the same time the swamp next to you erupts and a croc lumbers towards you.
IOC: croc is using the kobolds init...crazy old bat. Sorry....you really want to have this encounter after I re-read it :)
You guys suck, you know that.
Before the Bog Mother can even shriek out that her faithful companion is dead she joins the croc in the afterlife, her 'children' will now have to grow up motherless. A quick search of the place reveals little of value, a auickbsearchnof the body finds a wand (clw) and a few gems, but little else. In the back of the log/house you find a small patch of thistles in uneven rows, but no children can be found anywhere.
Nestor, feeling so close to your goal urges the group forward to Piers End.
The rest of the day goes in misery as every type of biting insect seems to live in this swamp, and all of them seem to be after you all. But by dusk your small band trudges into the sleepy town of Piers End.
The town itself isn't much to see, an inn, a tiny storefront, a few homes and a miserable little pier. But, it is the fastest way to get to your destination.
Nestor informs you that here you will need to find safe passage to the isle across the channel so that your task can be completed...but tomorrow is soon enough for that he calls as he heads toward the inn, a bath, and a real bed.
Marisan, give me a gather info (diplomacy) check or knowledge local please.
No one gets to actually keep it, you know the deal guys...it all gets sold back to the lodge....youbcan buy anew one after this session.
UMD would let her fake it, if she made the roll.
And the bartender tells you that ships are at the dock...and that's about it.
Nestor pays for the rooms for the evening, a room to himself and the other 3 rooms in the inn to the rest of you.
Morning comes early as the cock crows in the yard and the day blooms rainy and dreary. As the lot of you slowly wake up Nestor is already down beow finishing his breakfast. there are three ships large enough to take the lot of us, they should be easy enough to spot. I'll let you all go make arrangements while I wait here out of the rain. he says with a smile.
Heading down to the docks it is not hard to pick the three ships from the rest of the fishing vessels. The Larry, The Moe and The Shemp. You can approach each of the vessels to see who is willing to take you over
Ooc: or I can put you on a boat and tell you the price.
Looking you over the woman frowns at the mention of the pathfinder society, but does agree to take the group of you over for 35 gold.
I'd refuse out right, don't like the society,, but I could use the gold as its been a slow season. she says.
It is a gloriously boring 12 hour trip from Piers End to Eacadar. Upon arrival the captain points you to Grindylow's Goblet before heading below deck to check on the hull.
The sounds of a busy tavern echo off the wooden walls of this unusual building. Resting precariously over Escadar’s harbor, the Grindylow’s Goblet offers an unequaled view of the water. In the bar’s center, a thick glass aquarium presents a striking display. Within the tank, a coral statue of a goblin with the lower body of an octopus hosts a school of colorful fish that flit about the nooks and crannies of its tentacles.
Two servers wander the floor offering meals and drinks to the customers and yourselves. An attractive woman tends bar behind the counter. Nestor smiles as he enters and takes a look around before limping over to a center table and setting his cane besides himself to enjoy a beer while you wait.
Ooc: I expect we will finish this shortly, if you want to have some fun with the RP we can.
Thats a good question Fedryn, but I'd expect them anytime...since we have a 30 day window to close this I expect they'll be here sometime during the day or evening and then back the next day.. Nestor chimes in, enjoying his beer as he surveys the scene.
Drinks are served and the group settles in. Locals come in for a drink before heading home and sailors come and go as ships put in to port. The bartender ships out drinks and flirts with the sailors safe behind her bar from their groping hands. The barmaids have no such protection and they take their pinches, and wandering hands as they short the sailors thir change while they wander table to table.
Nestor keeps an eye on the door, watching for the gilmen to bring in their package to see if a deal can be made. After the first beer goes down he orders another but nurses it as he waits.
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Marisan surveys the inside of the tavern, taking special interest in the aquarium in the center of the bar. She spends a long while watching the fish, and compliments the woman behind the bar on the display. "What beautiful fish!" After a pause, she asks, "Anything interesting or unusual happening in town lately?
Before leaving the bar, she orders herself a beer as well. When it comes, she rejoins the group at their table and shares anything she learns.
Jubei: she's no Rachel, but she wouldn't get kicked out of a decent club.
Marisan:nothing special, just waiting for the shift end end so I can get back home for the night. . Up close you can see the gills on her neck, she's a gilmen herself.
Jubei: nothing to rough, fairly quiet night all things told. She is smiling, but she's been smiling at all the drunks tonight.
Rolling her yes the barkeep replies im sure you are, but I think you can just keep yer heads to yerself tonight. she says with a twinkle to her eye and a smile.
Ooc: btw guys, give me the nod and the gilmen contingent will arrive.
Ooc have fun, I'm good. I'd like to be wrapped up by next Sunday if possible but not required.