Chapter 10 (for reals) - Alleborg Escort Service
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Disappointed that they don't take up his offer of gambling, Burtt bids the trio farewell. "Well, come back if you got something to barter or want to sell or buy anything. There was a short fella like you after that leather, though, so you might want to be quick about it."
Hellebore, Dandelion and Arnulf exit the shop, and nearly bump into Tempus and Chet! Hellebore will almost immediately notice that Fluffy is not with the dreadlocked druid. But otherwise they all look to be in excellent health.
Hellebore, Dandelion and Arnulf exit the shop, and nearly bump into Tempus and Chet! Hellebore will almost immediately notice that Fluffy is not with the dreadlocked druid. But otherwise they all look to be in excellent health.
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"Hello there Mistress Hellebore! Lady Dandelion. Sir wizard. Fancy seeing you here and no mistake! Made up with Jobin have you, that is good news!" the halfling says smoothing his green robes.
"How are the others?"
"How are the others?"
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Chet jumps in enthusiastically, greeting them. "Hi! This time we went on an adventure you never would have thought of!"
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Hellebore is polite and ingratiating to the price-gouging salesman, but departs with the others.
She rushes Chet, embracing him around the legs with a tight hug, then clucking over him like an overprotective mother as she checks for wounds or infirmities. (If he is wounded, she casts CLW). She greets Tempus as well, and noting the absence of Fluffy, gives him a sympathetic expression.
"Yes, it is good to rejoin you. Come - Angus and Hyde wait without. We can rejoin them for the telling of your tale."
She rushes Chet, embracing him around the legs with a tight hug, then clucking over him like an overprotective mother as she checks for wounds or infirmities. (If he is wounded, she casts CLW). She greets Tempus as well, and noting the absence of Fluffy, gives him a sympathetic expression.
"Yes, it is good to rejoin you. Come - Angus and Hyde wait without. We can rejoin them for the telling of your tale."
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Tempus blinks back some tears and nods in agreement, following the others to the waiting other tall folk.
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Chet smiles broadly as Hellebore embraces her, then gets down on his knees and hugs her back. "It really is a pleasure to see you all" he remarks as they walk back to the holding area. Our adventurers collect their weapons, and all are rejoined in the holding area.
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Hellebore is pleased to see their little company rejoined. "I am excited to hear your take; ours surely has less to tell. We returned to Allborg to ensure diplomats came. With that service complete, it is time to get further into the world." She nods towards Yenny. "We intend to resolve more of the mystery of No Go... if it is early enough we can talk as we travel. Have you learned of more that we should pursue, Tempus? Are you training with the Order here, now?"
Just to expedite things, we can talk and move at the same time, perhaps? Hellebore will prefer to talk outside the fort. Is there enough day, or do we all rest and leave/talk as we go at dawn?
Just to expedite things, we can talk and move at the same time, perhaps? Hellebore will prefer to talk outside the fort. Is there enough day, or do we all rest and leave/talk as we go at dawn?
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The male halfling nods his head, long dreadlocks waving as he does so.
"Indeed, I have found them to be most enlightening. We were tasked with an exploration exercise by Jobin and his kin. To search out the mysterious mystical prison of one nasty witch named Azurpenia. Chet, poor departed Fluffy and I were escorted to the entrance by a group of Sambourds brave scouts. There the three of us entered the prison to discover what occurred within, for although bound into the place Azurpenia rules it's confines. We encountered many strange creatures, fiendish screaming babies being carried by bulbous suits, creatures distorted in weird ways, a man whose head was a moon crescent, a snake whose head was a human hand, a floor that eats anything that stands upon it, strange hungry chameleon women, and men shrouded in cloaks to look like crows. Fluffy was slain in combat by one of the chameleon women, and we left to make our report. Coming home we encountered a band of orc's and capturing one I charmed some information out of it about the Orc city and its leaders. It seems the orc's are in league with a powerful human sorcerer by the name of Trona or some such. A weaver of powerful spells and in charge of thousands of orckind, who war with other lesser tribes and the humans and Demi-humans in the area. If we are to explore the prison and find this Azurpenia more than two of us are needed. It is a foul place laced with traps and worse no doubt"
Tempus shrugs his shoulders and waits for the others to respond. "I think it would be wise to rest a night further here in. Arnulf, if I could talk to you a moment?" the halfling asks of the magic-user, leading him off a ways from the rest of the group.
"Indeed, I have found them to be most enlightening. We were tasked with an exploration exercise by Jobin and his kin. To search out the mysterious mystical prison of one nasty witch named Azurpenia. Chet, poor departed Fluffy and I were escorted to the entrance by a group of Sambourds brave scouts. There the three of us entered the prison to discover what occurred within, for although bound into the place Azurpenia rules it's confines. We encountered many strange creatures, fiendish screaming babies being carried by bulbous suits, creatures distorted in weird ways, a man whose head was a moon crescent, a snake whose head was a human hand, a floor that eats anything that stands upon it, strange hungry chameleon women, and men shrouded in cloaks to look like crows. Fluffy was slain in combat by one of the chameleon women, and we left to make our report. Coming home we encountered a band of orc's and capturing one I charmed some information out of it about the Orc city and its leaders. It seems the orc's are in league with a powerful human sorcerer by the name of Trona or some such. A weaver of powerful spells and in charge of thousands of orckind, who war with other lesser tribes and the humans and Demi-humans in the area. If we are to explore the prison and find this Azurpenia more than two of us are needed. It is a foul place laced with traps and worse no doubt"
Tempus shrugs his shoulders and waits for the others to respond. "I think it would be wise to rest a night further here in. Arnulf, if I could talk to you a moment?" the halfling asks of the magic-user, leading him off a ways from the rest of the group.
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Hellebore nods, listening intently. "Now we know Trona, servant of Zerbog, is definitely human. He is linked to the cannibal necromantic humans to the south and southeast as well. Your wizard's tower sounds strange indeed. Arnulf, perhaps it relates to the other wizard's tower?"
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Arnulf listens to Tempus' account of their adventures, taking particular interest in both the witch and the mention of Trona. Once he finishes, Arnulf moves aside and motions the halfling over. He speaks low.
"What is it you wanted to talk about?"
"What is it you wanted to talk about?"
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Tempus pats the Mage on the back. He holds out his small hand in the unfamiliar human custom of hand shaking.
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For Arnulf
The halfling pats the magic-user on the back with a smile and moves to rejoin the others.
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Arnulf moves back to the group, a huge grin on his face.
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Angus quickly puts his shoes back on and hops up to greet those returning from the secret wonders that lie within the fort of Sambord. He beams a big yellow-toothed grin at Chet and claps the hideous monk on the shoulder. "Damn fine to have you back," he says.
Angus listens to Tempus's tale of their recent adventures and nods. He hocks up a loogie and spits it into the dirt. "We done heard Trona's name before," he says with a look at Hellebore. "Some religious fanatic cannibals we fought was tossing his name around like he was their god Zerbog's number one 'round these parts. Had tattoos on their heads." Angus draws a symbol in the dirt: "Any of them orcs you fought have that symbol on 'em? Don't suppose they said where this Trona hangs his hat, did they? Feller we killed would only say that Trona would find us if we got his notice. Probably hiding in the orc city, I reckon."
He takes a good look at the assembled party, once again at something resembling full strength. "Where to from here?" he asks. "We had been fixing to go back to Town No Go. But it sounds like Chet and Tempus got something going on with that Azurpenia witch. We'd also talked about exploring the area some more; there's still too much land around Alleborg where we ain't got a clue what's there. Me, I'd say we ought to finish our business in No Go like we planned then maybe take on the witch if she's bothering people or mixed up with them orcs. Less'n there's some more urgent reason to fight the witch first."
An idea pops into Angus's head. "Say—y'all didn't happen to get any more information about No Go in there, did you? I reckon you can't tell me what you learned, but maybe you know whether it's worth going back?"
Angus listens to Tempus's tale of their recent adventures and nods. He hocks up a loogie and spits it into the dirt. "We done heard Trona's name before," he says with a look at Hellebore. "Some religious fanatic cannibals we fought was tossing his name around like he was their god Zerbog's number one 'round these parts. Had tattoos on their heads." Angus draws a symbol in the dirt: "Any of them orcs you fought have that symbol on 'em? Don't suppose they said where this Trona hangs his hat, did they? Feller we killed would only say that Trona would find us if we got his notice. Probably hiding in the orc city, I reckon."
He takes a good look at the assembled party, once again at something resembling full strength. "Where to from here?" he asks. "We had been fixing to go back to Town No Go. But it sounds like Chet and Tempus got something going on with that Azurpenia witch. We'd also talked about exploring the area some more; there's still too much land around Alleborg where we ain't got a clue what's there. Me, I'd say we ought to finish our business in No Go like we planned then maybe take on the witch if she's bothering people or mixed up with them orcs. Less'n there's some more urgent reason to fight the witch first."
An idea pops into Angus's head. "Say—y'all didn't happen to get any more information about No Go in there, did you? I reckon you can't tell me what you learned, but maybe you know whether it's worth going back?"
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Tempus listens to Angus and peers at the drawing in the dirt. He shakes his head sadly.
"I didn't see any symbols like that, did you Chet, but then I wasn't really looking for them. The Orc did mention this Trona resides in the Orc city I believe. An adviser/leader of the orc's in league with their own chief. It could be he has bewitched the chief perhaps. It's clear he has some human disciples or apprentices assisting him in whatever he is up to. Our mission was to scout out the prison and report back to Sambourd. That being done initially we haven't had any confirmation as to what is required of us in regards to Azurpenia yet. Still I think it may have gone some way to building some form of working relationship with the township at least."
Tempus smiles and crosses his fingers.
"Nothing definitive about town no go, but I haven't really asked. I can see if I can find something out though if you like?" he says looking up at the ranger.
"I didn't see any symbols like that, did you Chet, but then I wasn't really looking for them. The Orc did mention this Trona resides in the Orc city I believe. An adviser/leader of the orc's in league with their own chief. It could be he has bewitched the chief perhaps. It's clear he has some human disciples or apprentices assisting him in whatever he is up to. Our mission was to scout out the prison and report back to Sambourd. That being done initially we haven't had any confirmation as to what is required of us in regards to Azurpenia yet. Still I think it may have gone some way to building some form of working relationship with the township at least."
Tempus smiles and crosses his fingers.
"Nothing definitive about town no go, but I haven't really asked. I can see if I can find something out though if you like?" he says looking up at the ranger.
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Angus smiles and shakes his head. "Just got a wondering what went down there," he says. "But I reckon the Sambords ain't gonna tell you if they know you're asking for me."
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Hellebore adds more, once they are alone. "The druids were helpful and will provide good tutliage to Tempus, I believe," she nods to the younger druid. "...but my studies are more progressed than theirs. Yenny, We should, after some time, visit your well shrine between the two lakes together. A powerful druid of my order resides there, and we both may learn something from the acquaintance."
"They also provided some information on the surrounds.... no shortage of undead issues. About ten miles to the southwest are the plains of the vengeful spirits. They are the undead souls of the Men of the Lizard Union, if rumor holds. Rumors also suggest they included some powerful landowners who allied themselves with the evil men, and were involved with the downfall of the empire. They stay away from this area.
To the south, cutting a swath east, is a series of towns with its graves dug up. The undead roam freely here. This is thought to be the work of Trona, the prophet of Zerbog and leader of the evil men. This would make sense, as the skeletons we discovered in our first ventures this way bore the same mark of Trona, though we did not know it then. Their eastward reach may make them a greater concern, and reward, for Allborg.
Roughly two days' journey east takes one to an abandoned village that has been colonized by bees. There are very many of them, and the town is of little interest so the Sambords avoid it too."
"They also provided some information on the surrounds.... no shortage of undead issues. About ten miles to the southwest are the plains of the vengeful spirits. They are the undead souls of the Men of the Lizard Union, if rumor holds. Rumors also suggest they included some powerful landowners who allied themselves with the evil men, and were involved with the downfall of the empire. They stay away from this area.
To the south, cutting a swath east, is a series of towns with its graves dug up. The undead roam freely here. This is thought to be the work of Trona, the prophet of Zerbog and leader of the evil men. This would make sense, as the skeletons we discovered in our first ventures this way bore the same mark of Trona, though we did not know it then. Their eastward reach may make them a greater concern, and reward, for Allborg.
Roughly two days' journey east takes one to an abandoned village that has been colonized by bees. There are very many of them, and the town is of little interest so the Sambords avoid it too."