"Perhaps we could employ the kobolts as laborers? If they dig the silver out and sell it to us at a good price we could still make a profit and at minimal risk....Of course if you would prefer to not continue we could cut our loses and move on but I'd rather have more silver." he says
"Even using the kobolds to mine, the workers on the surface will still be at risk to the disease from the kobolds. Also how long would the kobolds last due to disease and their disappearing bodies."
"I think what's hunting the Kobolds is the carrier of the disease."
"You think killing the creature could end the disease? Perhaps make the kobolts grateful even?" says Silas
"I think so, and grateful workers are the best workers."
"Prior to that, i suggest resting for now.
"I believe that is a good idea. Make kobolds happy and safe from disease. Keep the settlement also safe from the disease.", Xaikon nods Jayla, "I agree good idea. That little incident took us totally by surprise."
Jayla quickly looks at the injuries of the group.
"Provided you all take plenty of rest, i can tend to injuries as well."
”Yeah, getting rid of the creature may make this enterprise more successful,” Alvoise says. At the mention of rest and healing he shrugs, ”A priest once explained to me that positive energy heals and negative energy harms except for some beings associated with the undead, like me. I can thank my father for that,” he adds flicking the stub of his cigarette to the ground and stamping it out.
”You can treat injuries? I’d appreciate that Jayla, but the day’s just begun. We can explore more, don’t you think?”
Yep you can do that no problem. Rest for 8 hours and everyone can heal 2 points.
"He is right.
It is worth mentioning that, when applying the long term care, it takes 8 hours of rest. It practically takes a part of the day."
Raskir, who was healed after setting off the explosion, is fully healthy. He offers to treat everyone and let Jayla rest.
"Sadly I have used my only prayer for the day.", as she views the injured.
"Though the question is: what we going to do with our two captured kobolds."
"Since they surrendered, they should be treated well."
Out of earshot of the kobolds, Raskir confides, "Let them guide us in the mine. If they help us, they can go freely. If they betray us, then their lives are forfeit. I think they are too afraid to fight us again."
Jayla nods at Raskir's suggestion.
"That would be a wise course of action. As Valeria said, they respect their "cousins", i don't expect them to for now."
Alvoise nods to the others, ”So it sounds like we’re in agreement. Rest to bind our wounds and recover from the fight. Allow the kobolds to guide and help us. Should we attempt to meet the kobold chief and shaman?”
Xaikon looks at the two kobolds, speaking softly, "I think their chief or shaman is not going to be very receptive of us."
"Which is why Valeria should do the talking."
"I think it would be a very wise Idea to use me for the talking."
So you rest then go back into the mine and ask the kobolts to take you to their leader?
"Do we want to meet the leaders? I was thinking to avoid further traps and help us explore."
Alvoise examines the bandages with satisfaction and appreciation. As the group recovers from the kobold fight and discuss their next course of action, he relaxes. ”So do you think we should approach the kobolds after we defeat the monster giving them trouble? It’d make us look strong in the eyes of the tribe. Of course the shaman and chieftain may see us as a threat at that point.”
The kobolts have taken well to their role as servants. The two named Sharptooth and Mikmak quickly follow any command given and actually seems eager to serve.
Long delay of no posting, are you waiting for me? Cause I was waiting for you to decide what you were doing. And yes assume you have rested.
Jayla was up before the others and was watching the entrance of the mine.
To whoever comes up first.
"Good morning. There are no weird noises from the mine, that's good."
"No weird noises, then let's talk with the chief of the Kobolds"
Level 0: Detect Magic, Light, Know Direction, Create Water
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Raskir communes with nature and causes a bush to grow magical berries.
"Sweet berries."
Despite being a synthetic, her wounds react to positive energy like other living humanoids.
"Thank you."
Alvoise watches his companions getting healed, a wistful smile on his face. What’s it like to be healed by positive energy? My father’s heritage...at least I can stand in the light of day without problems.
”Should we bring a gift to the chieftain? Valeria, can you ask Sharptooth and Mikmak about the chieftain? What we should expect when meeting him, formal greetings, and the like.”
My father’s heritage...at least I can stand in the light of day without problems.
Mikmak and Sharptooth hesitate when asked about seeing the chief.
"That's a baaadd idea, chief hates you longshanks, bigfolk if you try to talk to him he will must likely order us all killed." says Mikmak
"Even if we make a deal on getting rid of what is hunting his people?"
Xaikon remains nearby watching the kobolds carefully as Valeria speaks with them.
She walks a little closure, "I wondering how many kobolds form the clan under the control of the chief and shaman, minus the 4 we killed yesterday. That would give us an idea of how many more kobolds we may have to battle."
"In the whole tribe? I would guess two dozen bloodscale warriors, a dozen slaves from other tribes and I hear a couple shadowscales have joined as well but they aren't slaves. Then there is the shaman, his apprentice and the chief and about a dozen who don't fight little ones and females." explains Mikmak
As the conversation continues with Valeria translating, Alvoise nods in resignation. ”So even if we kill the kobolds’ enemy, the chieftain would probably see us as a threat still. Great.”
He polishes the pommel of his rapier. ”Anyone in your tribe who is neutral to ‘longshanks’? Hopefully a rival to the chieftain.” He likes the time it takes for Valeria to speak to Mikmak and Sharptooth and then translate their answers. It gives him time to study the kobolds, judging how trustworthy they are.
"There are some who would oppose the chieftain and the shaman most of use just want to leave this place but the chief is a strong warrior with a magic axe and the shaman has magic! We dare not oppose them." says Sharptooth and Mikmak nods
"Ask them if they have some sort of "right of challenge". Defeat the chief to claim leadership over the clan."
"There is but only a kobolt could make such a claim and he would need something to show he is worthy to lead...For the current chief that's his magic axe that he used to kill a longshank warrior with." says Mimak
"What about a dragonic cousin issuing the challenge?"
The two consider it for a moment.
"It could be done, if you fight your way to the chief defeating some of his guards and declare a challenge of leadership the tribe will most likely stop and wait to see the outcome." says Mikmak