hmm. Maybe he is hiding something
Could you tell us, Tordek, when the plague started, and how widespread it is?
Drogan turns to Gennor.
And I agree, we should see the healer when we get a chance.
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Mez finishes quaffing a large gulp from his drink before adding his questions to the barrage hitting the kind guard. "Yes, we are here to help if we can, and to do so, we need to know as much as we can about the disease. Like Drogan said, When did it start, did it start in a certain location of the town, how is it spread, how widespread is it, and..." casting a worried look at his druidic companion, "... are there any known ways to slow the progress of the disease?"
Tordek is telling you the truth from what you can tell.
Aye the healer would know more about this disease than anything he has been dealing with it so much lately since it started.
He then turns to Drogan The plague started about several weeks ago, it would seem that the source is our drinking well. Any water that you see people drinking has been imported or purified by the town healer.
The disease has spread pretty rappily, even touching something that someone infected has touch has the chance of getting you with the Plague. Your friend if he just contracted it should be fine for the first 24 hours. If he lucky is in two days his body will fight it off before it does any real damage.
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Taking a quick moment to look at his drinking mug, Mez says, "Ok, so it looks like we should talk to this Healer, and get his information. Also, any town records or details on this well would be beneficial. Does it have an inlet or tributary, does it fill just from ground saturation, that kind of thing. Any other ideas?"
A few weeks ago... Did anything else happen around that time or a bit before? Anything out of the ordinary?
Well around this time Kobalds took up reisdence in our mines which is why there is a shortage of silver. They slay the miners that were there and we do not have the resources to take them out. We think that they might have to do with the posioning of the water becuase they have taken up resident in the underground source of our water.
He says shaking his head regretfully.
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Mez sprays out a bit of foam from his mouth at the revelation of Kobolds in the mines. "You don't think you could of led with that. Sir, Kobolds took up residence in the silver mines where we get our water, and now the silver stopped and the water is corrupted... Sheesh. I still think we should talk to the healer, but I definitely know one place we should look." Mez stands as he speak, leaving little doubt he means to be off soon.
After hearing information about how the disease is spread Greydon would be careful to keep his distance from people.
I have to agree. We need to talk to the healer and we're also going to have to clear out that mine"
"Aye, this is important news. As I suspected, a military tactic. Thank you for your information, comrade.
Drogan drains the last of of his tankard before slamming it down onto the table.
"We have a clear enemy in front of us, now. Let us not waste any more time, but seek them out and end them. One last question, Tordek. Where is the entrance to the mines, and where have the Kobolds taken residence?"
Gennor listens to everything as the others question the guard, trying to figure out the best plan of action for battling the Kobolds. He checks the sharpness of his rapier and the pull of his bowstring to assure himself he is ready...
"Lets go to scout those mines little. I mean before full assault. Maybe we can estimate how many kobolds there is and is there something else." Alika suggests.
Aye the entrance to the mines is due south of town kinda hard to miss. I wish you the best of luck if you need anything else you know where to find me.
That's a dangerous proposition, lass. The scout would have to leave those in their clunky armor behind, meaning if the scout got caught, there'd be little chance of fast backup. And all you humans need light to see down in those mines, which will give you away pretty quickly. Although I never can remember if Kobolds can see in the dark. Gennor, you mentioned you were versed in lore. Do you know?
Drogan turns back to Tordek.
Is there anywhere we might find a map of the mines?
Wise words. Scouting could be too dangerous. And at least I am as unaware as you about kobolds' capacities.
Well I believe that the Head Miners Widower would have a copy with the map. Poor soul he died in the Kobolds attack.
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"Very good, so we have two places to go before we head into the mines, the Healer, and the Head Miners Widow so that we can obtain a map. Which place would we want to go first? I would think the Healer, personally, since most miner's live close to the mines they work." says Mez, looking to see if the group has anymore questions for their guard friend before heading on their way.
"Not only are Kobolds able to see in the dark for up to 60 ft., they are actually quite sensitive to light- I would strongly suggest we prepare spells or items to take with us that produce bursts of light to blind them- I myself currently do not know any such spells. We will likely be facing either a nest or tribe of them, which means anywhere from 5 to 300 active combatants plus noncombatants and possibly even dire rat 'pets'. I think we need oil or alchemists' fire to deal with this threat, the more the better. Also, we will need to be on guard for traps- while they are crude, kobolds love to use traps to defend themselves- as they are cowards they also love to employ ambush tactics."
"I'll do my best disabling traps, but I can't contribute to casting. Oil and torches are good idea. I think we should visit a general store on our way. But let's start from the healer's place, like Mez suggested. Ok?"
That is a fine plan, but let us hurry. I fear for Greydon here.
He looks at Greydon with concern for a moment, still not getting too close, when an idea hits him.
If the Kobolds have poisoned the water supply, where do they drink from? Perhaps they have an antidote that they take, and that we could obtain.
Tordek will bid the party good luck before going out on his guard duty. Best of luck the town healer can give information same with the widower.
I agree, let's go talk to the healer right away. Thank you for the information, Tordek.
Greydon nods to Dorgan
"Thanks for your concern my friend but I shall be fine. At least for now but I am afraid that time is not a luxury myself or these townfolks have. We should hurry.
After thanking the dwarven guard with the rest of the group, Gennor goes with them to see the healer.
"Perhaps while we are here Greydon, the healer can give you something to help fight off the disease before it can fully take root in you."
Greydon will thank Tordek for his time and make his way to the exit while waiting for his companions.
After the party leave the bar they can see the sign that shows where the healer is located. When they arrive in the room. They see a half elf disrobing from a suit and putting it into a trash taking care not to touch the outside. Ah I see I have some visitors please come in. Come in. What can I do for you?
I might be able to help him to the best of my ability. As we are low on our stock of potions of cure disease and my divine spells are not at the level yet that I can do it myself. What I can do is slow the process down with one of my spells. Tomorrow I am expecting a shipment of potions then I can hand those out. However unless we can get the town water supply purified there is no sure way of preventing further outbreak. I myself am only protected through this Periapt of Health Given to me by my mentor long ago. He will then adjust the necklace around his neck before speaking again. Please Step forward, If you are to fight I can spare one potion of cure disease as well for you but be wary, even when cured you can still catch it again. It seems to evolve every time you get it. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Greydon steps foward and puts his hands up.
"As much as I would like to be rid of this I think it best to keep your supply of the cure for any that might be worse off and a delay would be more acceptable for me right now."
You are indeed a noble man. If you can kill the Kobolds and find out how they poisoned the water, I would be in your debt and give you potions tomorrow and provide free healing as long as you are in this town. Father Samul will bow his head as he calls upon the power of Iomedae placing his hands on Greydons chest casing Delay Disease.
Greydon places his hand over his heart and nods slightly
You have my thanks Father Samul. We will do everything we can to see this plague defeated
He reaches down and wraps his hand around the hilt of his mace
Lets go hunt some Kobolds
Well not many folks have this in mind, however several years ago we had a small war with the Orcs to get the mine that we have now. It is possible that one of the surviving Orcs had some sort of grudge against our town and decided to rally some Kobolds to take the mines and poison our water to wipe us out. It is a theory but it is the only reason I can think of. Perhaps when you get the the source of our well that is in the mines you can see who the commander of the Kobolds is. Father will then bow his head as he thinks deeply on the matter.
"Sounds like we should try to capture the leader alive... for interrogation I mean"
Racking his brain for what he knows about the local area, Gennor remembers something that had eluded his historical ponderings...
"Father, I remembered something- supposedly there was a young Orc named Jakk whose family died in the fighting and he swore vengeance- the tales say that he was a worshipper of Urgathoa- as a goddess of disease this would certainly be in her realm, correct?"
Ah yes...yes indeed, perhapse his worship of her could have caused this, if so it would be best to be rid of him for I am not sure if he would do any sorts of talking.
Ah yes, yes go along As he says he slowly urges the party out You should head to the house of Ariaana, she lives on the edge of town she will have the map so you can be on your way.
"Thank you for your time and information, wise one- we shall endeavor to remove this plague from your village as quickly as possible. One last question, is there anywhere here in the village to get alchemist's fire or sunrods?
ah yes the local merchant sells alchemist fire and sun rods if you need any of those. His shop is right next to the inn.
"Again, thank you for your time, good health to you."
With that, Gennor leaves the healer's home and heads to the merchant's shop "I'll grab sunrods and Alchemist's fire while you guys get the map."