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"How are we all feeling?" Proteus asks the group. "Are my services needed?"
Hum , can't we stop at the inn to recover ? "We have an ally at the caves that will likely give us a welcome reception."
Proteus delays seeing what damage the troll may cause.
Proteus will back up a bit and wait to see the reaction of the troll that just came out of the woods.
Proteus also uses cure light wounds on Ka'kara.
Proteus speaks the words, "Benedictus Asclepius."
"It would seem there is at least one more," Proteus says to the rest of the group.
"I agree."
As the two "adventurers" are obviously up for some action, Proteus asks them a little about themselves and then fills them in on their journey's thus far. Specifically mentioning the man who they are searching for and the strange references to "He-Who-Sleeps." If they continue to express an interest in adventuring he will somberly explain that the path is dangerous and then inquire if Brother Beamus considers himself to be secure enough to allow them to travel with the group. As the conversation winds down, he invites the two to accompany him to meet the rest of the group, explaining that obviously it must be a group decision to have them join the Agents of Orange.
Proteus is troubled even more so by the news given him from Father Beamus. During his day at the temple working with the homeless, he will gently question them to see if any have experienced or witnessed the thugs first hand attempting to gain any information about the perpetrators. After his day of ministering to the homeless taking refuge in the temple, he returns to find his allies. When the majority are found together, Proteus relates the information. "It appears that Father Beamus is experiencing some trouble from some locals. He has recently found the need to hire mercenaries to protect the homeless who are seeking refuge as some have been beaten and a few others even killed. I am at a loss for what to do next. I would like to continue to the caverns to find the lost soul we seek, but I would also like to seek out a means to prevent the attacks on those of the temple."
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Spoiler: While speaking to Beamus, he will question him regarding He Who Sleeps.
Upon arrival at Warwik, Proteus, obviously, has mixed emotions. However, he quickly makes his way to the temple of Asclepius. He arrives and buries himself in work around the temple ministering to the homeless after tithing (we'll figure out what that is later). When the opportunity presents itself, Proteus will inquire of Brother Beamus about the goings on of Warwik and how his services will best be put to use. At some point, he will make his way over to the Highmount manor and pay for Atlas' upkeep.
Proteus speaks a prayer to appease the lingering spirit of the creature. Ushering it on its way to the hereafter. "Let's bury the thing and be done with it. Perhaps, then we should return to town and replenish our supplies."
"Vitae," Proteus says.
"By Asclepius! Proteus exclaims as the bones begin to assemble.
Proteus pulls out his sap and swings for one of the rats (attempting to do normal damage).
"Foul beasts!"
"Uh, no." Proteus states in surprise
Proteus follows quickly after Sandros.
Proteus seems very intrigued with the finding of the trap door. However, at Ka'kara's suggestion, he pauses. "Ka'kara is right, we should check the other islands before proceeding."
"Ka'kara has a good idea. Perhaps, now that we have rid ourselves of the dragon, as well as the water demon, perhaps we should see what lies in his lake. He did speak of a magic dagger that he would give to us should we rid him of a certain mist demon. Also, perchance we can explore the islands that lie in the middle of the lake."
Proteus will treat any remaining wounds as they rest. Proteus also finds it amusing that everytime the Royl tells the story it gets more harrowing, the dragon is scarier, and the groups efforts are ever more bold.
Proteus will go last, to keep an eye on those in front of him.
"I agree with young Sandros. You have already killed the one responsible for the death of your friend. What are you likely to gain by killing these creatures when they are willing work with you?" Jior looks around at the group,"Obviously you can't trust them of course but maybe you can make their nature work for you. Can someone truly betray you if you know that they will betray you?" "Ultimately, it is not the betrayal that I am worried about, nor am I talking about killing them simply because they are goblins. It is the idea of the awakening of 'He-who-waits' that I am concerned about. It is called the death of one, the chieftainess, for the good of many. She is a follower of Orcus and a minion of 'he-who-waits.' My feeling is that neither bode well for humanoidkind."
"Look, I'm not one to kill with reckless disregard, either. As I see it, though, there is more to this than just letting these humanoids go on about their business and staying out of their way. First, they obviously are in service to 'he-who-waits' and are actively seeking a method toward ending his idleness. They also, obviously, have the knowledge of what it requires to do so. Taken with her references to Orcus, who knows what evil they will be unleashing upon the world if left to their own devices. Second, she clearly threatened us that if we were in a weakened state, they would attack." Proteus pauses slightly for affect. "So, think about this, if we are to continue onward and require some downtime to gather our resources after retreat, we would be required to pass through here on our way to any type of respite. That is not sound tactically. If they had been truly grateful for the service we have done them in the destruction of their evil ruler and their future endeavors were mundane, that would be one thing." Proteus voice becomes very matter-of-fact. "But these goblins are obviously seeking the restoration of some sleeping power. Given that, along with her poorly veiled threat, I think we are foolish to continue forward without protecting our backside. It is clear that orcs lie beyond these rooms and it is also clear that it will almost certainly require some rest before, or after, we clear them from whatever rooms lie beyond." "I will bow to the wishes of the group majority, but our options seem clear. We either turn back and proceed along another avenue or we continue forward. If we are to continue forward, then it is part and parcel that we take out this devilish group of goblins; also, ensuring that whoever, or whatever, it is they are trying to awaken stays in slumber."
"Well, if they're willing to let us through to grab the leader's stuff, we should definitely take them up on it. On the other hand, this stuff about He-Who-Waits... Let's just say that, in my experience, being who gets names like that are best off being kept waiting," Sandros says.
Proteus laughs heartedly at Sandros' comment about "He-Who-Waits. Then turns serious. "Taking the leader's stuff didn't appear to be an option or I'm thinking they would have offered it as 'restitution.' I don't like it, and with the name 'Orcus' she was throwing around, I think we are best laying the lot of them low and going about our business. Especially since they have openly threatened us and said we aren't safe with them at our backs. I'm not one to wantonly kill but it seems the most appropriate option at this point. We should at least relieve them of their leader."
Proteus looks at the chieftainess coldly. Spoiler:
"I will go speak with my comrades and return with our decision." "Are you ready to go Royl?" Proteus waits for Royl and they return to the group together. Once they are back, Proteus explains the conversation to the group. He then withholds his judgement of the conversation to hear what the others have to say.
In reply to the goblin... Spoiler: "Well, I appreciate your honesty," Proteus says with a laugh. "Perhaps then, as a token of our tenuous truce and in the furtherance of all of our interests, you can tell us what you know about our journey toward 'he-who-waits' and save us some time in our exploration and, certainly, you will find your reward."
In reply to the goblin... Spoiler: Proteus tries to restrain his anger as thoughts of Rana's death at the hands of the goblins' former leader rush into his mind, "By all means, if more blood is what you desire, we are prepared to retake what we have lost." After taking a deep breath, he calmly continues,"I do not wish for this to be reduced to another melee in which we both could lose more of our numbers and, by the fact that you are here, neither do you. However, we have no reason to believe that we can trust your words. How are we to know that you are not simply biding your time until we are weary from our endeavor?"
Proteus straightens his leather cuirass as the goblins make their way through the door. After they conclude their speech, Proteus says: Spoiler: "Butchers?" he says with a look of surprise. The recollection of Rana being decapitated by this same band of goblins and now being their implied "butcher" catches even the stoic Proteus off gaurd. Proteus quickly wipes the astonishment from his demeanor and replaces it with his usual stolid bearing. "We had no interest in your goblin king until he thought it would be clever to strike against us when we appeared weakened after our conflict with the righteous man in the room beyond," Proteus states unemotionally as he points back from where they came. "Perhaps there is a possibility for some sort of truce. However, before that can even be discussed, there is the demand of restitution that must be made for the death of our ally."
Proteus can be heard saying, "but, but,,," obviously unhappy about the lack of planning, as he is being dragged by the hand down the hallway in the halfling's tow.
"I'm willing to attempt to negotiate with the goblins if Royl isn't up to it" .
She fidgets as she waits, "Proteus, what are we waiting for? Didn't we defeat all the goblins?" "I thought the same, Royl," Proteus says as he awaits the return of the scouting party.
Proteus hands Ka'kara the last remaining healing potion .
"I am out of spells, however, I don't think we should leave the goblin king's lair alone for another day. I suggest we go down and see if we can move to the south and see if his chambers are beyond the southern door. I'd highly suggest we rest after that."
"I agree with Ka'kara we should follow the dragon and try to defeat it now." Still moving with Ka'kara, Proteus speaks, "Curatio minorus."
Proteus channels positive energy once again by chanting, "Vitae," and moves after Ka'kara. Once again, he excludes the dragon from the healing (if it is in range).
Proteus channels positive energy again with the word "Vitae."
Then, Proteus pulls out a cure light wounds potion and holds it out as far as he can across the stream. "Kakara, can you grab this?!" he shouts.
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