As the party makes it's way to the next check point several guards are quick to stop you. Their weapons at the ready. "WHOA there...No ...no ... no dark elves allowed. Not in my town. I've heard you're the cause for this assault....a spy. These evil doings happed AFTER you visited last." His squad takes a half moon postion to block your group's approach, There are a four archers towards the back with their arrows notched pointing at Nym.
This extreme reaction is quite harsh. Your group has never been confronted like this before.
"If easesss oos, Isss waitess heressss
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Desmond snorts a laugh as they're stopped. "Honestly I'm more of a risk than this milkweed. Just ask the others, I've gotten them into more trouble this past week than Nym has as long as he's been with us."
So who do you know in town?. Grung asks the woman...Melissa? Can’t recall her name
"Well, you will be not hasty. That blacky is with us. We will be responsible for his actions. So keep cool."
The Lt. frowns at Grung and says, "Well, I did receive my orders, Col Korg, along with a dwarf weaponsmith who did a quick sharpening of my squad's blades." She stiffens up at being questioned but then coolly returns the suspicion, "Do you know Col Korg? From the sound of things here your group may not be welcomed."
As this quick exchange occurs Felicitas steps in and soothes the tension with the guards. They nod quickly and wave the group through.
The Capt who questioned the group looks at the Lt. and says, "Col Korg and Talbard where heading towards barracks the last time I saw them. They will want a debriefing on your encounters."
The Lt salutes the Capt.
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Assuming Karnog is still with the group as they get rebuffed for the drow:
"No wonder they've got you on gate guard duty. Your superiors obviously don't want you in a position to do actual damage to their plans. We've been fighting and building for this town for months now, and probably brought more coin than you'll ever see in your life here. We just offered to use powerful magic to reinforce the defenses, and heal any injured. Now, do as the pretty lady says, and let us by. We have more important things to do before the army of Orcus arrives."
Karnog puts on his gruffest and most stern "priest voice" as he dresses down the guardsman, then moves to enter the town like nothing ever happened.
The guards stand down and let the party through but not without their fair-share of mumbling. This groups is clearly uncomfortable by having the drow pass into town. One guard snidely states, "We'll be watch'n, keep him tether'd to you."
As you enter the town, you can see there are a series of barracks and hastily made channel points. Most of the buildings are bustling with traffic. You can see squads of guards training and gathering in most open spaces. The shops seem to be catering to the defensive needs of the town.
Pointing to one of the shops Felicitas smiles.
"Time to sell, um redistribute the loot!"
Moving purposfully to the best, most well stocked shop Felicitas quickly starts haggeling with the owner.
The Captain of the squad is happy to have some magical defenses built.
Pointing to one of the shops Felicitas smiles.
"Time to sell, um redistribute the loot!"
Moving purposfully to the best, most well stocked shop Felicitas quickly starts haggeling with the owner.
"Welcome...do come right in...welcome. I'm happy to deal with you. new items are always needed...especially, in times of crisis. What do you have?"
Felicitas lays out all the items we want to sell.
Felicitas lays out all the items we want to sell.
Before entering Felicitas casts Heroism on herself and with a grand smile enters.
Asking for 2600 Gold Pieces
Asking for 4600 Gold Pieces
Asking for 20000 Gold Pieces
Asking for 2600 Gold Pieces
"oh my...my young lady you do have a good eye and and know how to drive a hard bargain." The gnome shakes his head. "These items will come in handy with all the soldiers in our defense. He gives the dwarven waraxe a double take. He then weighs out enough diamonds and emeralds to cover the asking price. "You are going to send me into the poorhouse." he mumbles.
Kalim you and the Capt walk some of the perimeter and he points out where defenses can be bolstered. "We've didn't have much notice of the pending attack....only 'bout three weeks but did dispatch riders out calling in allies and mercenaries. the townies all pitched in and we came up with these funneling embankments to try to create bottle necks." He essentially provides you with defense theory.
At least Aurora is there, but I guess one of our dwarves, at least to carry the merchandise!
"No d'a ask."
"Nib is may be goood for Nym to stay no see."
Karnog heads out with Kalim, offering his advice on defensive tactics as well as his magic.
"We have some defensive magicavailable, mostly in the way of walls and creations. I can also fabricate some items quickly if you have the materials to hand. Of course, I can also heal injuries and some maladies if you have anyone so afflicted."
Grung heads to a pub, one filled w soldiers and buys a round of drinks and leads everyone in some dwarvish drinking songs
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The Lt. nods as various party members as the group begins to head their separate ways. "I'm going to go find someone in charge. Luck to you all if we don't meet again." She removes the magical item leant to her and hands it Felicitas.
Desmond and Grung decide to mix it up this time and head to a different pub, the Raging Orc. The saloon is packed with off duty soldiers and townies. The smell of stale cheap ale tingles your senses. This establishment is the typical hole in the wall, it is far lower runt than your normal drinking hole, Slywink.
"I can create vast walls of iron to help you fortify. I defer to you and my dwarven brother here on where ...such tactics aren't taught to spearmen."
The crowd cheers when it's announced there's a round of free drinks.
Nib counts out Felicitas funds. "Well done...beautiful gear." He puts the items away cleaning and wrapping each item.