Koldur tries to look for their little interloper but failing that he relies on the next best thing. The tracks left behind in haste.
Losing track of the fleeing bugger Koldur puts hus nose to the ground and begins to track. Following the footsteps leads you to a patch of shrubs.
It takes him a few tries but Koldur succeeds in revealing the shaft and then he goes down to chase after his quarry!
Hykan will be accompanying Koldur.. but he has lost the trail.
Oscar would indeed be with his friend Koldur
Koldur took his time looking around as he followed the tracks that just ended. He didn't say anything and eventually found a hatch. Lifting it fully open and then to his surprise a spike was sprung from the hinge. It sticks into his chest leaving a small wound and some blood welling around it. The dwarf then begins to tetter and begins to fall.
"Grab him!" - Reknar roars, dropping the everburning torch to try and grab Koldur.
quick on his feet oscar will grab the dwarf before he drops that
you ok there ? and what the heck is this ?
Koldur wrenches the spike from his chest.
"Welcome Gift. Let's be off finding that intruder."
Hykan is so suprised by what just happened he misses his grab..
Luckily Oscar keeps his head and Hykan helps him to pull the dwarf back...
Koldur takes point and the three of you follow. Down the shaft you find out it is some 50 feet before you reach the bottom.
Looking left and right it seems to be a natural formed tunnel with moss, moist air, and to the right it appears to lead up as left slowly drops lower.
"Wait a godamn second" - Reknar grunts at the others - "Where is Jevar? He can scout out the place for us"
I have no idea Reknar, but but can worry about him later he nods to Koldur in front
Pick a direction and lets go
And pick a direction the dwarf does! hHe trek is short but the way seems longer then it should be. The water though gves the hardened dwarf pause. Who know what lurks in its depths and the giggling seems to be taunting them.
Hykan follows Koldur ready for burning..
I have no idea Reknar, but but can worry about him later he nods to Koldur in front
"I'll have a couple ones to tell him when we meet" - Reknar grunts, then plods on after the others.
"Anybody spotted anything?" the dwarf fairly growls the question out.
pointing his finger to his lips he whispers i hear some giggling in front of us
Following the sound of the giggling Hykan with move forward stealthily
Reknar waits.
The giggling seems to come from the room above the pool. Though your group can't figure out where specifically.
Hykan will actually stop at the waters edge... almost recoiling from touching the water "Ummm.. i'm not sure what to do."
He looks around for any that have followed
"Any ideas? I have a rope and magical tool that can make a grapple hook from."
use your hook so that we can clim around the edge he whisper
Using his rope and grapple hook Hykan will attempt to climb round the edge.
A little voice seems to bubble up from the water, "What do you look for?"
"Who speaks? We were after all attacked." Koldur replies.
Reknar stands there listening and rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
The voice bubbles up again, "No it was you that attacked, he was merely being curious. And now we will see if you invade as well."
Well there's curious and then there's stupid, sneaking invisibly into an armed group of peoples encampment, is classified as stupid if you don't want the risk of attack. Sticking to the edge of the camp and looking is much safer and less hostile."
Loudly If this is only only a misunderstanding and you wish to do no harm the we can let by gones be by gone, and we can start a casual conversation and introduce each other
he says
"I'd vote for that" - Reknar adds.
"It seems my companions speak true. This is most likely a misunderstanding. We were shocked into attacking since we are hunting a foul bandit that uses the undead." Koldur explains.
"Here." he tucks his axes back into his belt.
"To show you goodwill, I'll stow my weapons."
"Your quarrel is with one of my folk, but since you did harm and you are missing... nothing? I will present myself." The voice turns from happy to stern. A female body, possibly an elf, with a meager gown emerges from the water without making much of a ripple. Even more amazing is that she is emerging from the center of the pool. Her looks are unnaturally beautiful as the moon highlights on her.
You notice all sorts of small fey creatures begin to come out and look at your group from the crevices of the cave.
As a matter of fact i am missing my prayer book and prayer beads he says in a neutral tone looking at the fey
Hykan checks his gear.. "Hmmm.. several of my things have been stolen, no harm huh?, I think we were perfectly justified in attacking sneak thieves."
"I too am missing a few things however I'm more then willing to make them as gifts barring a few sentimental items."
Oscar turn directly toward Hykan
Theft doe not warrant nor justify open armed conflict and possibly death when there are less "permanent" punishment prescribe by the law he says in a harsh tone
he turns back toward the fey
So do it and i would like to recover those personal items. I will gladly offer the rest
In a calm voice she replies, "The prayer book and beads shall be returned, anything else?"
Hykan turns to Oscar
"In your society maybe, I was raised to a bit rougher standards where theft is treated a bit more harshly as it can mean the difference between life and death on the fringes."
"What the heck do you lads mean? I need to go make an inventory of what I am missing?!" - the grizzled veteran roars - "So you steal from us, and I am the one needing to inventory what has been stolen? That's new!" - he throws his arms in the air.
She looks at them with curiosity, "Did you have other business here or looking to gain a favor?"
"Anyways" - the warrior grunts - "I don't think anything was taken from me..."
She looks at them with curiosity, "Did you have other business here or looking to gain a favor?"
"How so?" - he asks quizzically - "That was a quick change of topic, but now that you are asking... You have lived in these lands for long?"
She smirks before saying, "I have lived in these areas for the past few years. I know my way around."
"I'll just put it bluntly - how do you see the incursion of undead in these lands then?" - he puts forth without hesitation - "We have been accosted and attacked by one so named 'The Necromancer', and intend to fight back - would you be able and willing to offer us your assistance on this?"
"Then at least tell us how may we address you?'
Hykan.. decides to shut up and just listen
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"Mistress, lady, or lady Silique. It is an invasive pest needing dealt with. I could set up a distraction for you. Take care of an immediate threat and you will have it. An evil spirit needs released from a nearby tree. Go out the exit you came in and travel north 500 paces to find its killing field." She says bluntly back.
"Deal!" - Reknar quickly grabs the offered opportunity for a temporary alliance - "Agreeed?" - he turns to the others, motioning to leave.