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He is not sure if the stability of the room is at risk, but does not tell the others knowing he wants these foul creatures dead.
As he crushes the incubation pods with blade and foot alike he asks of the others, "Should we ally ourselves with the kobolds or destroy them as well? I for one have never met a kobold that was not ready to kill me, eat a member of mine or be ready to plunge a dagger in my back once it was turned." he seems rather irritated about the memories.
"I would like to end a kobold's life as well for they make unstable ground for foundations but We agreed to bring back their idol. Unlikely allies in strange places we should not ignore." Koldur cautions.
Well those that are evil will have to die the other others can go about their business He looks at everyone Anyone hurt ?
The bodies destroyed, the cavities all uncovered in this room, the group has accomplished the goal of destroying the mite infestation, you all believe.
For a good measure, Koldur looks about for setting the whole place ablaze....
"We should just burn out this rat hole."
Oscar will detect evil all around him just to be sure before going back top side and putting his armor back on
Good work everyone !
"Do you suppose the mite infestation led to the death of the great tree up above, or did the mites choose a dead tree as a site for their, whatever you call it, nest?"
Xara is quite eager and relieved to return to the surface. She heads over to tend to Raefan's injuries, seeing if there's healing to be had for her mount.
Brother Henric has already healed your Raven with one cure light, but only has one left.
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"Who knows, some fey only protect nature as others just do what they want like humans. No offense Xara. What do you think Koldur, can we make it burn?" He says rather apathically, then apologizes to Xara with sincereity, finishing up with a few questioning words for Koldur.
To figure out how to burn the place the best.
"We are going to need a lot more wood, do we spend the time collecting dead wood from the nearby trees or worry about it later? We could leave it for now and if the Mites do come back we can burn it then, also we could tell the kobolds about this place I am sure they might burn it for us." He schemes.
Koldur considers the plan laid out by Sable.
"Sound enough, the kobolds might help us to do it but I get the feeling that it might be better if we do it instead." he considers before heading out to prepare enough firewood and oil if any.
"If the tree was alive, it might be protesting its usage as a site for such deeds, we're just putting it out of its misery." Koldur adds on as he passes Xara.
I have no real knowledge about tree and few and nature thingy but we are in no hurry we can take the time to collect some decent firewood. I will light it and be the last to leave he offers
The group takes the rest of the day searching for appropriate fire wood and setting it up to burn the place out and likely cave it in during the process.
By noon the next day the sycamore and the holes below it are ablaze and collapsing in on themselves.
The group rests and sleeps well that night. With plenty of individuals to keep watch there is no qualms about a threat coming at the group during the night. Nothing indeed happens for the night.
Koldur feels like his old 'new' self again, lacking the aches and pains. The oils and salves must be working. Sable on the other hand has new wounds now on the mend and is as achy as before a few complaints can be heard as he wakes up.
Are the evil kobolds still around, or did Oscar quietly dispatch them in the night?
As the party heads for bed Oscar will offer to lay on hands on those still wounded
Koldur gratefully accepts the offer from Oscar and the night seems to do wonders for the aged dwarf.
Stretching out a few kinks in his old bones, Koldur first examines his equipment. A whetstone to test his axes sharpness though Moon's Edge needs no such maintenance as he discovers to his delight. His armor well oiled and still supple.
Keeping an eye on the rest of his companions to ensure himself of their relative own good health, he frowns slightly as he notices that Sable seems only slightly better.
Approaching him,
"You are well, my friend?"
Only one kobold had come back to the group, before Sable and the monk went into the lair earlier.
The kobold is still there sitting on its sack of goods.
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Smiling at the Dwarf, "My wounds are mended and my meditations have refreshed me from the excusions from the last night. Though I still ache from the fight with the vampire, I feel he took more than I expected. I will grow stronger again, in time."
Later as they watch their immense bonfire, "Shall we return the kobold's their idol and deal with them as needed then return to see what ravages the fire has done to the Mite's lair?"
Yes that is what we said were were going to do Sable he says looking at the koblod
The group then collects the loot found below and their own gear. Mounting up on horses and perhaps a massive raven. Beginning the hour long trek back to the kobold lair.
Koldur winces...He'll take the fight with monsters or other tribes of mites anytime but the prospect of riding does not sit well with the aged dwarf as his aching behind can attest.
Relieved again to be in the air, Xara allows Reafan to take long, leisurely spirals as she scouts for trouble on the way back.
None of the kobolds waiting at the lair are evil.
No threats are seen on the path but many of the mite and kobold bodies can be seen along the way.
At the entrance to the kobold lair the chieftain and half a dozen other kobolds are with him.
"Welcame back tall folk, what news do you brong us, does the fire of the tree bade well for you and us?" The chieftain speaks in broken common the best he can.
Xara smiles at the kobold as Reafan alights on the ground.
In Draconic, she replies, "Thank you, sir. Yes, the distant fire is the remains of the mite nest burning to nothingness. We dispatched the mites, then penetrated their lair, cleared out all the young, and burned the infestation to the ground. Mites should no longer trouble you and your people."
it is exactly as she said. she says looking around him
Koldur discretely massages his aching backside....
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Sable dismounts and nods his head in agreement with his allies, as he stretches not unlike the dwarf beside him from the hour ride.
"Here is your idol," The white haired elf says in a stern voice. He then pulls out the leather bag holding the idol and reveals it to the kobolds around him, not wanting to touch it himself he waits for one of the kobolds to come collect it.
As the group begins to travel the kobold that is with them tells them, "My name is Mikmek, I was not with you before I was trapped by the mites and my kin rescued me. It is too bad none of them escaped the fight."
Later he continues as he asks about the statue, "Did you get the idol of Old Sharptooth?" He cheers that they have and lets slip, "Death to Tartuk!" Before clapping his hands over his snout.
On top of a nearby boulder higher above the lair the purple scaled kobold appears, yelling down to the rest of his kin, "Sootscale kobolds attack them at once for daring to defile Old Sharptooth with their soft, scaleless fingers!"
All the kobolds seem to jump to follow the orders of the purple kobold.
[Initiative]
[dice]1d20+5[dice] Purple
[dice]1d20+3[dice] Sable
[dice]1d20+8[dice] Koldur
[dice]1d20[dice] Oscar
[dice]1d20[dice] Xara
[dice]1d20+5[dice]
[dice]1d20+5[dice]
[spoiler=Oscar]The purple kobold is evil
We will do our best not to give that idol to the scary Shaman. But rest assured that your tribe will be cleansed he says gently
"Cleansed?!? What do you mean by CLEANSESD!?!" The kobold exclaims with a scare going through him.
If the shaman is as scary and really evil he will be removed from office of course. Your chief will get the idol
The kobold still seems rather shook up, "What do you mean by cleansed?!?"
Xara flies above the clouds, blissfully ignorant of the conversation below.
Soaring, soaring, over the hills so green.
Ho! Beyond the distant rise, is that a water's sheen?
A river would be in the near distance, roughly to the South.
The kobold seems to get more suspicious of the three of you and antsy.
I was saying little one that is your shaman is really evil and i mean EVIL then he won't be around long enough to cause problems for the chief, who is ok by my standard, or any one else. he lets it sink in or any one one that have followed on the same path as him for that matters. But you Have nothing to fear from Me as you do not for the moment walk that dark path he says with a reassuring smile
The little reptilian humanoid settles some from both of your words still a bit skeptical.
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Sable dismounts and nods his head in agreement with his allies, as he stretches not unlike the dwarf beside him from the hour ride.
"Here is your idol," The white haired elf says in a stern voice. He then pulls out the leather bag holding the idol and reveals it to the kobolds around him, not wanting to touch it himself he waits for one of the kobolds to come collect it.
Sable dismounts and nods his head in agreement with his allies, as he stretches not unlike the dwarf beside him from the hour ride.
"Here is your idol," The white haired elf says in a stern voice. He then pulls out the leather bag holding the idol and reveals it to the kobolds around him, not wanting to touch it himself he waits for one of the kobolds to come collect it.
"Where is your shaman?" He nonchalantly asks as he continues to stretch.
The kobolds look to each other and the chief begins to respond, "He... he should be in his room divining, or preparing another sacrifice, poor Nakpik."