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At the meeting... Uuli raises an eyebrow now that he is the center of attention again. He raises his hands slightly, "Oh, Oh no. I did not come here to ask questions. You have been more than gracious hosts to me and I do value the insights about the emblem. I may want to bring one of my companions here, who is much more the scholarly type than I." Then, sensing an opening, he does ask "Can I spend a little time telling you all about the insights of Angradd? Given the events here, you may do well to study his teachings and try to apply them in the town."
Uuli listens to the story about Thassilonian runes with interest.
"That is quite a theory, if it turns out to be true, " muses Uuli. He continues to listen to the meeting as much as he is able. Once it is clear that he is in quite over his head, Uuli turns to Veznutt "Do these meetings always go this way? If I'm going to stand in the middle of a din, I may as well go back to my companions where I can think.".
Uuli stumbles into the small open area, trying not to knock anything over or disturb the books. He announces "Uuli, Uuli Stonejaw at your service," as he takes a bow. He then asks: "Do you have tomes on goblins here? I do have an unusual symbol you may find interesting."
Very cool!
Uuli tries to get a word in between the rapid talking of the gnome. "Philosophical society... Magnimar... Meetings. None of those things are really my forte, but I'll come along and listen at the meeting." Uuli tries to keep up with the two, learning what he can from them.
Uuli shakes his head. "I've got nothing else other than good wishes for the both of you. I do hope you'll find something interesting." Then he continues, "In the meantime, Let's get something done. If we can find more clues about this new symbol, we may help the cause."
After listening to Shalelu talk about the various goblin tribes, Uuli describes the token that they found on the goblin prisoner. "Which tribe would wear that symbol?" he asks. Then, adding a little bit of extra information, "This tribe seems to be involved with the brains behind the raids." Asking a bit more Uuli wonders, "Have you ever seen a human or elf work with any of the tribes?" Listening to the Sherriff's plan, Uuli shrugs. "We could help here for sure. I do think time is of a prime importance, though. If 5 tribes of goblins mount a coordinated assault the four of us may not be enough to stem the tide."
Uuli has his fill of boar and ale before retiring for the night. When morning comes, he notes "I'd like to hear that briefing. Let's be on our way if she is impatient."
Uuli eats the boar eagerly and makes no small attempt to drink Sandpoint out of its ale. Once the Tien man barges in , Uuli stands up and gets behind Qorinae. He's got it in hand so far, he thinks.
"Yes, " Uuli agrees, "talking to the guards may be helpful. It does look like we will be heading up that trail before long." Uuli then continues, "I see no harm in getting a good meal before we leave, though. Let's see how that boar ends up tasting." Uuli goes with the rest of the group to the Rusty Dragon.
Uuli nods, noting the wisdom of his companions. "Those are all good plans, I think. Where do we want to start?"
Once the goblin is out of sight (and hearing), Uuli says to the rest of them. "It is as we feared, I think. The goblins have some human help. That doesn't make things any easier on the town." Turning to the Sheriff directly, Uuli says "I presume you want to keep this quiet as to not cause any additional alarm? Might you have any ideas of places to start?."
Uuli snorts with a combination of laughter and derision then continues the abuse of the goblin. "The secret is out, now tell us what you know. You will tire of resisting long before I tire of questions." To accentuate his point, Uuli smacks the goblin again.
Uuli frowns a bit and tries to whisper to his allies, "Well, seems to be convinced the chief will rescue him. That doesn't really help us much." Turning back to the goblin, Uuli asks abruptly, "Come from where? I think Ripnugget is to afraid to try again."
Uuli listens to what the goblin has said.
With another smack, Uuli continues to berate the goblin. "There is no way that so many goblins attacked the city at the same time unless you had a leader. Who is your chief and where did he come from?"
Once lead downstairs, Uuli looks at the goblin in its restraints. Hrm. Unfortunately, it's probably not a good idea to kill the goblin outright, as we have nothing else to go on. That doesn't mean we need to go easy, though he thinks. Uuli walks up to the goblin and delivers a swift kick in the ribs. "I'm only going to ask this once," says Uuli before he continues. "Who lead you to the crypt and raised the skeletons? The sooner you talk, the easier this will be."
Once Uuli sees the totem, he thinks about what it might represent.
Uuli snorts derisively, "I can't think we'd learn anything useful from a goblin but I agree that seems to be our only option. " Uuli pulls one of his daggers from its sheath and runs his finger along the edge. "I know how I would ask them questions. Do any of you have experience with this?" he asks.
Uuli helps Slaynn look around the crypt, both at the empty coffin and the one that appears to be undisturbed.
Uuli also asks the Sherriff, "Did you ask any of the other people at the church if they saw anything?"
Now secure in his knowledge of the skeletons, Uuli alerts his comrades "Use weapons that crush your opponents. That's why Slaynn's staff worked so well. " Unfortunately, all I've got handy is my trusty axe. I guess I'll have to keep using that, thinks Uuli. With that he takes another swing with his axe at the skeleton.
That's not right. thinks Uuli. Usually my axe does better than that. I'll swing harder next time.
Uuli sees the shambling dead and gasps. "I doubt that is goblin work, they likely have some help if they are raising the dead," he says.
Seeing the creature swing at Slaynn, Uuli steps up and tries to return the blow with his axe.
"Ready here, " says Uuli quietly, in case whatever is inside can hear. Uuli grips his axe and shield, prepared for whatever they may find.
Uuli approaches the crypt cautiously and tries to determine what he can find out.
He holds up his hand and starts to speak in hushed tones, "It sounds like something is moving in there, like footsteps. Be ready for anything!" Uuli tightens the grip on his axe and waits for the others to form up.
"Good to see you again, Father Zantus," says Uuli. After they get to the area of the crypt, Uuli looks around the area for clues.
"Well, from the size of those footprints, it does look like there were some goblins involved, " declares Uuli. "The question I'm now wondering about is what made those larger tracks? It would not surprise me if that was the brains behind this whole foul operation. We just need to figure out what it is." After letting the rest of the group have a look, Uuli asks "Might we have a look inside?"
After having the quick chat with the Sherriff, Uuli quickly gathers his things and returns to the common room of the Rusty Dragon. He shoulders his pack and walks with the rest of the group. After listening to the Sherriff tell his story, Uuli asks a few questions of the constable. "So, you think it is goblins that broke into the crypt and that they might still be in there? That seems a bit more organized than I'd expect of such wretched creatures. Do you know if there is anything we would consider valuable in the crypt and how word of it may have gotten out?"
Uuli turns a bit red under his beard, being somewhat embarrassed that he would be accused of avoiding a duty, no matter how slight the accusation. Regaining his composure, he tries to smooth things over with the Sherriff, "As the good elf says, we are here now Sherriff. We can get a private room to talk more about the battle if you would like."
While they are left standing on the bridge , Uuli lets his companions know about Foxglove's predilections. "He sure talks a lot, but I'm not sure what else he does. By the time he gets to Magnimar, he will be telling people that he single-handedly killed 4 boars with the same spear-thrust." After the group fully returns to SandPoint, Uuli makes his way to the Rusty Dragon.
Uuli pulls his spear out of the boar, but keeps it pointed in the right direction, just in case. "Well executed tactics everybody. Angradd would be proud." Trying to let Foxglove save a little face, Uuli beckons the man to come closer and look at the boar. "You say these things are good eating, eh? It looks like we feast well tonight."
Uuli charges into the fray between Qorinae and the boar, aiming his spear at the exposed side of the animal. "AAAAAAARRRRRRRRR!" he yells.
In case it helps, I'll add my input for the admins: I, Uuli Stonejaw Chosen of Angradd, would like DM DoctorEvil to take over this thread.
Uuli stands in the clearing, holding his boar spear but taking no other notable action.
If that makes it easier, I am fine with moving.
As Uuli continues through the clearing, he pays attention to his companitions. It seems Foxglove is a lot more talk than action. Make sure he doesn't get put in a corner position thinks Uuli. "I don't think the dogs would be wrong on that, Tiberiu. We just have to find it, " says Uuli as he moves even with the man.
"There it is! " Shouts Uuli as he points at the boar. Uuli grips his boar spear firmly and lowers the point in the direction of the swine.
Uuli accepts a boar spear from Foxglove and stabs at the air a few times, mimicking the actions he would take if actually charged by a boar. "I think this will be workable, " he declares, then adds as long as the crossbar holds against the weight of the boar. Uuli moves up into the clearing, trying to follow the noise of Otis and the boars. Once Uuli is in place, he tries to figure out where to move next.
"The boar must be over there!" declares Uuli loudly as points his hand wildly across the clearing, never settling on one spot for long.
Uuli wakes up when roused and begins to get himself ready for the day. He spends a little bit of time in a devotion to Angradd, then packs all of his gear, has a quick breakfast, and sets off to the bridge with his companions. Once they arrive at the bridge, Uuli lets Foxglove know about his familiarity with the hunt, "I've never hunted a boar before but I can see how it would work, much like a pike square or other battle formation. The key part is that you need to be disciplined and not present a way for the boar to escape." When offered the wine, Uuli accepts with a smile, "This is a good way to start any endeavor."
"That much is true, " nods Uuli, "While most goblins are weak and frightened, their leaders can be quite strong. They are much like Orcs in that respect." "Either way, less goblins in the world is always a good thing, " Uuli declares.
Uuli asks about Ameiko's adventures, "You took off across the north, then, Ameiko? That seems to be where Lars comes from." After listening to the other two Uuli chimes in. "I agree with my friends here, " says Uuli. "They are goblins, filthy creatures with no rhyme or reason. I'm not sure even they know why they attacked other than the city is here. Stopping them should be a goal. With that many in the same place at the same time, a leader may have arisen among them that needs to be put down."
Agreed, we add our own interesting color apart from the AP. DM - all is going well, both as the new game unfolds and as we get to banter with each other.
Uuli enjoys the dinner with Foxglove and the rest of the heroes. "I will see you at sunrise, Foxglove. If nothing else, the possibility of goblins means you will need some protection. If I can get some boar out of the excursion, all the better." After Ameiko introduces herself, Uuli smiles and says "Many thanks, m'lady. It was really the least we could do for the city. " Uuli stays and watches the performance. He can see that it is well received, but not really in the style that dwarves are used to. He waits around the bar, continuing to have ale as she plays through her set.
Uuli looks at Qorinae, "I've not done that, either. Is the hunt from horseback or on foot? I have heard of special spears just for hunting boars but have never used one." Then, with a look of concern, Uuli talks to Foxglove. "Going on a hunt in the woods might not be the safest of pastimes right now. It would not surprise me to find remnants of the goblin tribe that attacked the town in the woods, licking their wounds. " Then, with a grin and a wink, Uuli adds "Of course, causing wounds on goblins is quite a fitting activity for an afternoon."
Uuli accepts the drink from the bartender and says, "Do give the Lady Ameiko our thanks for the Ale." Later, when talking with Aldern.... When it is Uuli's turn, he introduces himself more formally Aldern. "Uuli, Uuli Stonejaw at your service," says Uuli with a smile as he raises his mug. "I was in SandPoint to witness the consecration of the Cathedral and see about installing a shrine to Angradd and the rest of our gods. It seems we got more than expected, though." Taking the opportunity to find out about their patron, Uuli asks "From Magnimar, you say? Do you also hold an estate in SandPoint, Mr. Foxglove?"
Uuli chuckles a little bit when Tiberiu makes his observation, "That is true, the dragon does make this inn stand out among the others." After having some of his ale Uuli asks the bartender, "Are there any private rooms here? We are looking for somebody and may need some room to ourselves."
As they approach the Rusty Dragon, Uuli looks at the building and comments, "Well, we wouldn't have built it that way, but I guess there isn't a real chance it will fall down while we have dinner." After they enter the inn, Uuli scans the common room for their contact. Walking over to the bar, Uuli nods to the bartender, "One ale, Dwarf sized if you would. "
Uuli shakes his head as Qorinae asks about the Dwarven pantheon, "It is not about being practical, it is about our nature. We are as we are, not because we are trying to make our lives easier." Curious about Tiberiu's comment he asks, "Your sister is a priestess? Or did she have some problem with the church?"
As the company of four moved toward the Rusty Dragon, Uuli talks with Slaynn. "You do not know of Angradd? I would have thought that he is well known outside of the dwarves. Angradd is the younger brother of Torag and the patron of planned battles and well executed tactics. You honor him when you go into battle with a plan." "What god do you honor?"
"Thanks for introducing yourself Sherriff, " says Uuli. "See you then." Turning to everybody else, Uuli says. "With that large a force of goblins, I'd bet my axe that there is something behind it, pushing them forward. You may get your wish and see more battle before long. If we do, be sure to make Angradd proud" If nobody else adds anything, Uuli agrees with Qorinae, "I'm ready to go see this Foxglove. Hopefully, dinner will be on him!"
As the Sherriff relates the story about Chopper, Uuli thinks about what he knows about birdlike demons. "Troubles just begun, you say?" asks Uuli. "The killings did not stop even after you found Stoot and consecrated his remains?"
"And how did you become Sherriff? Was it some service that you performed as part of the investigation?" When the Sherriff replies, Uuli listens to his response very carefully.
Uuli shakes the Sheriff's hand when it is offered. He responds with "Uuli, Uuli Stonejaw at your service." Then he continues, "Yes, filthy creatures those goblins are. It's too bad that this town has to deal with their presence. I'm happy to speak with you more in the morning. As my companions have said, we are likely at the Rusty Dragon for the night. Where will we find you tomorrow?" Recent Unpleasantness, he thinks, I will have to find out more about that when things are calm. If no other people seek Uuli, he will help tend the wounded or search for goblins still hiding in the city until the group meets to go to the Rusty Dragon.
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