On Mugruu's return, "See sign of anymore?"
A puzzled look comes over Muugru's face when asked this. "Me find dem trail! But odd trail. It start in middle of no where. Me thought maybe them have underground tunnel but me look and not find any. Me think that magic goblin teleport them all here."
Muugru looks over at the man who appears to be breathing and conscious. "Hrmm. Him alive. That mean we not loot him right?" Muugru looks towards Heshlem looking for confirmation.
"Anyone ask stupid man why him traveling out here alone?"
The man you see seems to be a very large man by the looks of his hunched over body. Although his breathing isn't as labored as before, you still hear a wheeze as he breathes. You see that he is covered in tattoos and no signs of how he came to be here.
The man looks up at the large half-orc, "Nobody has asked me anything yet my friend. Please my fire is yours and my meal shall be a feast for you tonight." He motions you all to sit down by the fire and you can tell that he intends to tell you all a tale or two.
"Name's Sungalu." He takes a moment to look around at everyone and notices the dragon medallion around Zan's neck. "Seems you probably know a thing or two about the dragon I would be bettin. Well I do be from a island a few miles out to sea here and we do be the ones that make the fancy powder for that big gun over there (he points to Frizzen). Up until not too long ago the armies of the dragon would be the only ones that had those, let's see you call em guns. Anyway a few years ago after the armies of the dragon got it handed to them, we started to produce the powder for everyone. Oh, where are me manners, he reaches out his hand to shake everyone else's hands. As I said name's Sungalu and I do be the chief of what you call the Island People." He gets a blank stare for a moment or two then he starts talking again, not even in the same vein as he was before.
"You see about 3 days ago me people were ambushed by forces of darkness and in the heat of the battle they managed to blow up all our powder, which sent me into the sea. Luckily for me I landed on a piece of wood, but still I had them wounds you bandaged all over me back. I floated drifting in and out of conciousness for a few days until I landed here with all this debris. Knowing I was going to die from me wounds I made a fire so I could celebrate the rest me life I had left and that is where I got ambushed by them goblins. Don't know where they came from, but being weakened I was no match for their poisons and they left me there like live bait. They seemed to be fishin for somethin, perhaps you all."
"Look at me carin on like this, I will make you a feast like we have on the Islands."
Muugru seems impressed by the tale. "Hrmm. Me think you have worse luck than Muugru. That pretty rare." Muugru grins.
"What you know of the dragon?", Muugru asks in a determined manner, yet his eyes drift to the food that he is preparing.
"Well the dragon is a she, and she is the primary force of good in the world. Not to say that she goes around doing good, but rather she is the warrior of good to kill evil. Me don't know much else, me people just make the powder that goes boom." He turns back to the fire and continues to cook, although none of you are sure what it is he is cooking.
On Mugruu's return, "See sign of anymore?"A puzzled look comes over Muugru's face when asked this. "Me find dem trail! But odd trail. It start in middle of no where. Me thought maybe them have underground tunnel but me look and not find any. Me think that magic goblin teleport them all here."
"That exactly what happened with the trail I was followin' after the attack. They just up and disappeared."
Not recognizing what it is he is making, "If you don't my asking, what is it you are cooking there? I don't recognize it."
Party Loot:
1 potion of barkskin
15s
1 chipped gem of some sort
5 potions of cure light wounds
1 masterwork battleaxe.
1 simple shortbow
20 arrows
2 viles of spidervenom.
"Well this do be an island specialty, we call it stew of the sea and other things...not much of a name I agree, but name doesn't translate well." Sungalu says with a smile. He then winces a bit from the heat and the open woulds all over his back.
Party Loot:
1 potion of barkskin
15s
1 chipped gem of some sort
5 potions of cure light wounds
1 masterwork battleaxe.
1 simple shortbow
20 arrows
2 viles of spidervenom.
edit: I see you already had it consolidated. The medalion that we need to show to someone later needs to be added though.
1 potion of barkskin
15s
1 chipped gem of some sort
5 potions of cure light wounds
1 masterwork battleaxe.
1 simple shortbow
20 arrows
2 viles of spidervenom.
Medalion
"On me island when you feel death a commin you celebrate life with a feast and since I perhaps die here you eat feast with me."
Sungalu serves up seafood stew for everyone (including the pups) then begins to make some sort of torte.
Muugru asks Heshlem, "Sungalu sound like important man. Him a chief. Is his name on that list the strange man give us?"
Noticing the awkward silence around the camp, Muugru the master of social skills that he is, tries to encourage some conversation. Muugru offers Sungalu some smoked horsemeat and asks him, "Did you know that the world is in jepred... jepurt... danger?"
"Yes me half-orc I am chief, and I thank you for the meat."
Sungalu takes the meat and takes a bite, and with his best face gulps it down not showing his disgust.
Bluff:
"You mean jeopardy? Yes, I did know the world was in trouble and I think fate pushed us together for this particular purpose."
Sungalu turns back to the coffee and chocolate torte he is making taking care to make sure it doesn't burn.
I agree...I may have to reopen recruiting and fill out the party, all while continuing the story for you that are left.
I think Friz had said something about still dealing with his child's illness. Not sure about the other two.
Before sitting down to the fire, Kyras goes to recover his arrow he had shot into the ground, or atleast the head. Depending on how deep it sank, he will dig it out with his dagger.
Broken Arrow?:
Enjoying the moment of silence as everyone digs into the food, I wonder how much this man knows about whats going on...And if he is with us or against us."This is quite something, I've never had saltwater fish before, it's a little different. What kind did you say it was?"
"Tis called stew of the sea and other things...best me can do with the translation."
As you look at the list you do in fact see the name Sungalu Piliafu, which you assume is this man.
Speaking to Sungalu , "Would you be able to lead us to the Dragon's army? I would also like to know what turned the tide of battle against the Dragon's army if you happen to know about that."
While the others chat around the campfire, Grey quietly goes about his personal ministrations to his faith.
Speaking to Sungalu , "Would you be able to lead us to the Dragon's army? I would also like to know what turned the tide of battle against the Dragon's army if you happen to know about that."
"The Dragon's Army ye say? If I do be guessin that army has long since been destroyed, being as all the evil things been happin and what not, but provided I not die tonight I can take ye as far as I know, most of us that be faithful to the Dragon don't know the precise way only bits and pieces."
Tuning back to the campfire Sungalu asks plainly, "Now how is it ye have that medallion since seems ye don't know much 'bout the Dragon?"
On mention of whether he will live throughout the night, "Bah! Yer wounds are mended, you will live. Muugru keep you safe. We find magic healing potion on dead goblins. Maybe you need drink that?"
On mention of the medalion, "Some Pandin human say him dragon army chief. Him give us medalion."
Muugru looks towards who ever is holding the list and map and snatches them away from their grasp, completely unaware of the rudeness of doing so. "Him also give us these. Here is list of names. You on this list. You know any of these other names?"
"And here is map. This make any sense to you? We looking for Kalu city. Maybe you join us and help?"
On mention of whether he will live throughout the night, "Bah! Yer wounds are mended, you will live. Muugru keep you safe. We find magic healing potion on dead goblins. Maybe you need drink that?"
On mention of the medalion, "Some Pandin human say him dragon army chief. Him give us medalion."
Muugru looks towards who ever is holding the list and map and snatches them away from their grasp, completely unaware of the rudeness of doing so. "Him also give us these. Here is list of names. You on this list. You know any of these other names?"
"And here is map. This make any sense to you? We looking for Kalu city. Maybe you join us and help?"
The list names the following people:
Sungalu the Islander
Tandor the Innkeeper of the Haunted Horse in Kalu
Marconius the Weaponsmith in Khirah
the rest of the names appear to have been scratched out...perhaps because they are dead.
"Pandin ye say? Hmmm met a bloak named Pandin many years ago. If he has left the dragon than the situation is indeed dire."
He pulls the cake out of the fire and turns back to the party, "Now I see why Pandin gave you that medallion, ye are indeed a capable bunch. Cake anyone?"
He dishes out cake to everyone first, then gives all the rest to Muugru.
"Kalu ye say? Been there a time or two I have, sure I will take ye there."
As you make camp for the night nothing of note happens and the rest of the night passes without incidence.
"Seems ye be right and I did make it through the night me big orc friend." Sungalu says with a smile and a nod to Muugru.
"Guess ye be wantin to go to Kalu? Let us eat some smoked eel I made for breakfast then we head for Kalu." Sungalu says offering up smoked eel to all.
"I do be owin ye me life, don't have much being as me island and me people are all dead, but I do have some knowledge."
Sungalu begins to show Frizzen and anyone who wants to learn the secret to making exploding powder.
Due to this training it now costs half as much to make gunpowder and with half as much resources.
PARTY LOOT
Quest Related
1 Medallion (Zan)
1 Chest (Heshlem)
1 Note from Pandin (Heshlem)
1 List of Names: Sungalu the Islander, Tandor the Innkeeper of the Haunted Horse in Kalu, Marconius the Weaponsmith in Khirah (Heshlem)
1 Map from Pandin (Heshlem)
Money
15s
General Loot
1 potion of barkskin
1 chipped gem of some sort
5 potions of cure light wounds
1 masterwork battleaxe
1 simple shortbow
2 viles of spidervenom
(I have removed the 20 arrows from the loot list assuming that Kyras has claimed those. I'm also going to assume that Heshlem is carrying the loot bag.)
From the goblins and saving Sungalu each party member gets 500 xp for the goblins and another 100xp each for saving Sungalu.
From the goblins and saving Sungalu each party member gets 500 xp for the goblins and another 100xp each for saving Sungalu.
Heshlem spends a good portion of his time sharpening his weapon before he rest.
As the party goes over the loot before heading out, he points at the axe and bow and says to Frizzen and Zan "That axe might be useful for you in case things get up close and personal again. If neither of you want the bow I'll go ahead and take those arrows, then." As he lets the decide he continues on, [b]"I might suggest we spread those healing potions around that way someone has one if they need it. Granted we only got five so two of us would be without."
"Sungalu, don't suppose you were able to get ahold of a weapon were ya?" Kyras will offer him his axe if he doesn't have anything else.
When Muugru hands him the gem, Kyras looks at for a moment, shrugs and hands it back. "I don't really know anything about it besides it being a gem."
At Sungalu's offer to show how to make the powder, Kyras will sit in and watch while asking questions about how it works. "So how does this stuff work? Does it just react to something or do you have to strike it somehow?" Looking over Frizzen's musket, "So how does that thing use this stuff?"
Grey does say thanks for receiving the proffered healing potion, slipping said vial beneath their robes. At Kyras' questioning of Frizzen Grey listens intently to he Halfling's explanation.
"Well by chance I do happen to have me favorite greataxe right here." From out from under his bedroll Sungalu produces a masterwork greataxe. "Never had much use for it til recently, but I never leave me hut without it."
"Well this powder needs some heat source to activate, but then it does the rest on its own. That there musket produces a small spark when the hammer hits the flint."
"A vast improvement over simply lighting it with a match..." Grey mutters quietly to himself as he listens to Sungalu's explanation.
"A simple spark does that? I can't imagine that thing holds that much does it?"
"Eye a simple spark so be careful with it yea? Now you can take this powder and do many things with it, on me Island we put the powder in tubes with shavings of different metal and it shoots sky colors. But put enough with larger pieces of metal and you got yourself a nasty suprise for anyone or anything." Sungalu says with a smile.
"The sun is getting higher in the sky, 'tis time me thinks to get on the trail."
Seeing your horses and ponies Sungalu smiles "Don't ye be worring I can run just as fast as those beasts and for just as long to. If we be leavin soon we should get to Kalu by dusk."
Glancing up at the sun, Kyras looks startled that he had lost track of time. "Aye, we should be getting a move on."
Sungalu sets out with the party and you seem to make good time despite the fact that Grey and Zan seem to be uncomfortable in the saddle. And sure enough as the sun begins to set you see the makings of a large city. The walls are well kept and built high out of large stones. They are hand cut and done well I might add. You also see banners hanging from each of the guard posts along the wall. The banner consists of a pitchfork and a mace set over a setting sun.
Grey gives a sigh softly, even as he adjusts his posture upon the saddle. The priest possibly happy at the thought of a soft bed upon which to lie down after the days long ride.
Following Sungalu you ride right to the Haunted Horse.
Muugru grumbles to himself as he constantly scans around for threats. "This place too big! Too many people! Me not like!", Muugru mutters quite loudly.
Anyone who comes close to try to offer to sell something either gets met with a most grimacing sneer or by seeing Muugru tighting his grip on his maul and start to raise it.
By the time the group rides up to the Haunted Horse, Muugru appears quite frantic. "Someone better find Muugru ale! Now!"
"Muugru you might not want to scare the locals. You might end up in jail. I don't know if I have the gold to bribe an official to release you, and if something happens I will need you in a fight. As big as you are I sure the people are not thinking about trying you. Bigger cities often mean better looking women and better ale. As soon as we get some information I will try to see what I can about helping find a woman and some alcohol."
diplomacy check to gather information on best quality ale the city has:
Taking 10 if possible on the diplomacy check. If taking 10 is not allowed then
"Sungalu where is the best ale? Muugru needs something to help him relax."
Nodding at Mugruu's outburst, "He is right this place is too big, too close together. Unfortunately, it seems we need to be here. Mugruu when we get in there just find a seat with a wall to your back that way you can see everything." Chuckling a moment, "I'll likely be doing the same."
Before entering, "Sungalu, I don't suppose you know this Tandor, do you?"
Sungalu nods to Heshlem and says, "Tandor makes his own ale and 'tis the best in the entire city, and as far as women go for Muugru ask inside for 'una Lupa'. Aye, I have met Tandor more than a few times he be a fair and descent man."
Upon walking inside, "Master Tandor, has been a long time my friend. Please meet my friends. Let us start with your best ale for my large half-orc friend."
Tandor bows to Sungalu,"Any friend of Sungalu 'tis a friend of mine." He then leads you to his best table to sit down and then disappears into the kitchen reappearing a few moments late with tankards of his favorite apple ale and his waitstaff following close behind with heaping plates of roasted leg of lamb, twice baked potatoes and roasted beets.
The ale and table full of food more than keep Muugru's mind off the hustle and bustle of the city. After about an hour of gorging himself on food and ale, Muugru's cowl dissappears and he almost seems amiable.
The ale and table full of food more than keep Muugru's mind off the hustle and bustle of the city. After about an hour of gorging himself on food and ale, Muugru's cowl dissappears and he almost seems amiable.
Tandor nods to Muugru, "Glad to see the food and ale were to your liking." Then turning back to Sungalu, "Now what brings you here Master Sungalu?"[/b]
Sungalu begins to recount events of the last few days and points at the medallion carried by the group of adventurers."I see," Tandor says pensively. Turning to the adventurers,"Guess you do me needing the things I was instructed to give out should Master Sungalu ever bring people here. If you please follow me."
Tandor walks through the kitchen and back into the alley where he picks up a crate and exposes a secret passage.
Muugru stands up and lets loose a triumphant beltch. Slowly making his way over to the dark passageway below, Muugru looks within hoping his darkvision may be able to reveal something. With the words "it could be a trap" ringing through his somewhat alcohol saturated brain he proclaims, "Muugru go first."
Earthbreaker in hand, although not in a fighting stance, Muugru will descend into the passage.
Muugru stands up and lets loose a triumphant beltch. Slowly making his way over to the dark passageway below, Muugru looks within hoping his darkvision may be able to reveal something. With the words "it could be a trap" ringing through his somewhat alcohol saturated brain he proclaims, "Muugru go first."
1d20 +4
Earthbreaker in hand, although not in a fighting stance, Muugru will descend into the passage.
As you descend you notice nothing out of the ordinary, but something strikes you as odd when you round the first flight of stairs down and start heading down the second flight, the passage is completely lit by some type of supernatural light, as you see no torches.
As you descend you notice nothing out of the ordinary, but something strikes you as odd when you round the first flight of stairs down and start heading down the second flight, the passage is completely lit by some type of supernatural light, as you see no torches.
Grey moves along with the others. His hands tucked into his robes as he solemnly walks in file. Though, when standing form the table, he does stretch and rub comfortingly at his belly after such a fine meal.