Sliver continues up the stairs to support Snow and Aukan. If he sees the woman and the guard, he asks, "What happened here? Who else lives here?"
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Sliver will hurry inside and up the stairs.
Sliver goes inside the compound and fires off a shot at blue.
Once Sliver sees the metal crown, Sliver follows Dalron.
Sliver is still not moved to action.
Sliver moves a bit away from the fence, shaking his head.
Sliver is more worried about locating their quarry than he is about the two dogs and the groundskeeper.
From where we are, is there anything noticeable that a newly awakened being might take an interest in? A particular building maybe or the sound of a raucous tavern perhaps.
"I'm more skilled with wilderness tracking, but maybe I could find something."
Sliver looks around for something out of place.
"Yes. He's good. Now, let's do what we're here to do."
Sliver steps squarely in front of Eeerie and looks him in the eye, accepting the consequences in doing so. "You sure you're ok? We can go back to the inn if you need to?" If Eeerie reaffirms his (relative) well being, Sliver will accept it and stand with him.
"We had quite a day." Sliver answers for Eeerie.
Sliver stays close to Eeerie making sure he stays with the group.
Sliver would not have mentioned it. Are we back together?
Sliver awkwardly stands next to the doubled over Eeerie. He reaches out and parts his friend on the back, instantly recoiling at the sound that assaults his psyche. Sliver realizes that the few moments of peace may have cost Eeerie dearly. Peace that Sliver encouraged him to enjoy. He steels his nerve and slowly returns his hand too Eeerie's back, both in penance and support of his tortured friend. When Eeerie finally rights himself, Sliver tries to keep him from seeing the tears that have welled up in his eyes as he considers the pain his friend must constantly be suffering. He continues to to the inn in silence.
Thinking that Eeerie is happy to have had some rest from the voices that trouble him, Sliver agrees. "Alright" He says good bye to the keeper and the bald man. He leads Eeerie through the streets back towards the inn. Sliver does not speak allowing Eeerie time to his own thoughts.
Sliver thinks on the keeper's words for a moment. "Thank you." is all he says before taking his leave. "Unless you'd like to stay a while." He says to Eeerie.
"we bring news from Nightstone. The lady has passed in a giant attack, but we were able to improve relations between Nightstone and the elves of the Ardeep. What we want to know is the character of the the remaining Nandars. What can you tell us of them?"
"Thank you." Sliver says to the old man. He then leads Eeerie over to the grove keeper. He stands close by quietly waiting to be noticed and summoned.
Sliver smiles, "Oh. The I'm sure the effect is only while you're here. Hopefully, you can learn to keep them at bay, but, for now, try to get by with them like they are, for a time." Sliver puts his hand on Eeerie's shoulder and gives him a comforting smile to help bolster his friends courage.
Sliver thinks that these are the voices that Eeerie always hears. He returns Eeerie's look of confusion. Isn't this what you always hear?
Sliver leads Eeerie down the path. "Don't worry. We're among friends here."
Sliver does not know of the park's muting effect on Eeerie's voices, but shortly after they enter the park, he turns to him and says. "There are less folk here. Hopefully the open space helps with your haunts." Sliver gives the old man the secret Emerald Enclave handshake and says "I am Sliver of the Wood. We've come to meet with the others who follow the way of the green."
"How about you come with me, Eeerie? I think I can find a place you might like more than the rest of the city. And, if you'd like, we can look at some cloaks."
Aukan sticks close to Mayberry. If you didn't know better you'd think she was there to protect *him* from harm.
Yes I did. Also, if Auken goes with Mayberry, we have three groups of two and Auken will get quite an education.
Eerie is welcome to come with Sliver.
@ Dalron "They are the rightful rulers, so there's little we can really do, but it won't hurt to find out what sort of people they are." @ Mayberry "I may have some contacts that I could get to lend some support. I'll ask around and see." The Emerald Enclave wanted to have better relations between Nightstone and the Elves. Maybe they'd be willing to send help now.
"Thank you, but we did not act out of greed. We saw good folk who needed a hand and offered a bit of help."
"How about we all go check out our rooms and meet back down her in an hour or so. We can start our search first thing in the morning. We can use the rest of the day for whatever. Maybe explore the city a bit. I think I'll stay in, unless Eeerie wants to go out. Maybe for that new cloak?" Sliver will lead Eeerie to the room.
"Three rooms if they'll sleep two each." Sliver takes his mug and hands another to Aukan. "Drink, my friend. It will make you feel better."
Sliver will go up to the innkeep. "We'll need several rooms for at least three nights. Can you suggest a guide as well? We're looking to get into contact with a noble family, the Nanders." One room for Mayberry and Snow
"Dalron, I presume you want to visit the local temple? We'll probably have time today or tomorrow." "We might even be able to experience some of the wonders of the city while we're here."
Sliver thanks the guards and proceeds down the road. "We might as well try this Yawning Portal, Since we don't know how long it will take for us to find the Nandars and get an audience with them." He takes note of Eeerie's discomfort. "Relax, my friend. It's not as frightening as it seems at first. Stay close to us. You'll get used to it after a time."
I did notice that the leadership has not returned. I didn't suggest a name change because I didn't want to overstep. With the ritual complete and ties with the elves seemingly improved, Sliver turns his thoughts to the actual leadership of the town. He gets together with Morak and tells him, "I'm going to go see what's keeping the guards and your lord. They should have returned by now."
Sliver offers a formal greeting to the ambassador before responding. "I am. In preparation for your arrival, we have readied a place to plant your gift. The place of honor that once held the Nightstone for which this town is named." Ideally, we would have ringed the area with chunks of the night stone itself. "We are still rebuilding and can't offer you hospitality commensurate with your office, but please accept our humble offerings in the spirit they are intended in appreciation for your aid."
Sliver uses the time to help the townsfolk rebuild. He joins them in the evening as well to socialize and keep spirits high. He'll go out hunting to bring food in or to see if he can find any farm animals that ran away.
"We should still have a place ready to plant it. A small ceremony in mind too. They may have seeds of there own, but we should have our own ready if they don't." Sliver will look for a good spot. The town square ideally, but if that's not good for plant growth someplace else will work.
"Your robes are good, but sometimes new is good too. New robes might be a good change for you."
Sliver stands there looking after the departed elven troupe. "That went about as well as I'd hoped. Let's get back to town."
Seeds are good.
Is there something in the castle that looks like its elven? Perhaps a gift from the elves or a trophy wrongfully taken. Other than that all I can think of is war souvenirs from the orc war band and the goblin tribe. Perhaps a small sample of product and art from the townsfolk. I'm sure the elves will see it as rustic at best.
Still in elvish. "Thank you, Flaying Wind. In these harsh times, we can all use more friends." He performs a formal bow in farewell to Flaying Wind and Razor Leaf. I don't think we brought a gift, but I vaguely recall someone mentioning it. If we did, here is where he'll present it.
Persuasion is for wusses.
***Face Palm***
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