Chapter 2: The Highway and Silver Spring

[GreyWolfVT]

Boff will help with the rope pulling if needed.

[Storm11]

Hex will continue to watch and cast his spell if it proves necessary to fly across instead.

Raffi will help with the rope if there is room or he is needed. Otherwise he will watch the party’s read for any signs of danger coming upon them whilst they are distracted.

[ravenn4544]

Androgost also lends a strong arm to the rope when needed. Otherwise, he is surveying the perimeter for any threats.

[gurusql]

Mushroom Harvest
Late Afternoon of Godsday, 19th day of Planting, 597
14th day since leaving Loftwick

Qleceec (AC 1, HP 34/63) (Glowing Sword, Infravision)
Androgost (AC -6, HP 31/65, Armor 14/26) (Glowing Sword)
Nah Olos (AC 4, HP 43/53)
Boff (AC 5, HP 51/61) (Continual Light Lantern)
Siouxsie (AC 2, HP 48/48)
Garrant (AC 3, HP 50/50, Armor 2/8)
Frannie (AC 4, HP 18/26)
Raffi (AC -1, HP 21/21, Armor 8/8) (Glowing Dagger)
Hex (AC 0, HP 22/27, Armor 2/8) (Staff with Continual Light Coin)

The group is able to gather five of these giant mushroom stems. They are roughly cylindrical and about six to seven feet in length and 24-30 inches in diameter. Three of the caps were recovered as well with two others slowly floating down the river (to the groups left). The three caps that were recovered are about six feet in diameter appear to be a source of the pink powder.

Another one of these giant mushrooms could potentially be harvested by Nah Olos and the strong arms pulling it back.

Actions?

Rolls

[_4d100]=(35+73+97+30)=235
[_1d100]=(18)=18

[Rex]

Qleceec

Qleceec will help Nah with the last mushroom.

[gurusql]

Mushroom Harvest
Late Afternoon of Godsday, 19th day of Planting, 597
14th day since leaving Loftwick

Qleceec (AC 1, HP 34/63) (Glowing Sword, Infravision)
Androgost (AC -6, HP 31/65, Armor 14/26) (Glowing Sword)
Nah Olos (AC 4, HP 43/53)
Boff (AC 5, HP 51/61) (Continual Light Lantern)
Siouxsie (AC 2, HP 48/48)
Garrant (AC 3, HP 50/50, Armor 2/8)
Frannie (AC 4, HP 18/26)
Raffi (AC -1, HP 21/21, Armor 8/8) (Glowing Dagger)
Hex (AC 0, HP 22/27, Armor 2/8) (Staff with Continual Light Coin)

As the party thinks about what to do next when light can be seen from across the river and down a passageway. Almost like someone with a torch was coming in the direction of group from that tunnel.

Actions?

[Rex]

Qleceec

Just loud enough for us to hear, "Douse your lights." She stops her sword from glowing if it was and readies her bow.

[ravenn4544]

Androgost quickly focuses his attention on the command for stealth. He, too, extinguishes his blade to stay hidden for the moment. A wry comment can't help but slip out as he readiness himself, "This place is so busy..."

[GreyWolfVT]

Boff will douse his light and ready his short bow.

[cybersavant]

Nah Olos readies his heavy crossbow

[shaidar]

Garrant

The wizard-priest looks back the way they came, in case the light is a distraction.

[gurusql]

I was waiting for post from the other light bearing team members, but I will move this along in about 10-12 hours from this posting.

[gurusql]

Incoming Torches?
Late Afternoon of Godsday, 19th day of Planting, 597
14th day since leaving Loftwick

Qleceec (AC 1, HP 34/63) (Infravision)
Androgost (AC -6, HP 31/65, Armor 14/26)
Nah Olos (AC 4, HP 43/53)
Boff (AC 5, HP 51/61)
Siouxsie (AC 2, HP 48/48)
Garrant (AC 3, HP 50/50, Armor 2/8)
Frannie (AC 4, HP 18/26)
Raffi (AC -1, HP 21/21, Armor 8/8) (Glowing Dagger)
Hex (AC 0, HP 22/27, Armor 2/8) (Staff with Continual Light Coin)

The party Highway that the group was travelling on ended at an underground river that is glowing pink. The water is slowly moving from the groups right to left. Clearly there was recently a wooden bridge in this spot which has been burned down. The group has gathered five of these giant six feet long mushroom stems and three giant mushroom caps. This is when the group sees some light coming from the opposite side of the river.

Qleceec, Androgost and Boff extinguish their lights and look back to Raffi and Hex.

About that time two familiar looking "giants" come floating (flying) around the corner towards the water on the other side of the river. Each of the "giants" is carrying a chest. The "fire giant" says, "Ah, you Primers return, I had hoped my generosity during our last encounter would suffice to have you give us some space. Speak quickly, Primers. What business compels you to tempt the embers of my patience again?". The bald companion is once again silent.

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Actions?

[GreyWolfVT]

Boff at a loss for words remains silent hoping someone else is quick to come up with an answer.

[Rex]

Qleceec

"Just chance, we didn't know you were here."

[gurusql]

The Offer
Late Afternoon of Godsday, 19th day of Planting, 597
14th day since leaving Loftwick

Qleceec (AC 1, HP 34/63) (Infravision)
Androgost (AC -6, HP 31/65, Armor 14/26)
Nah Olos (AC 4, HP 43/53)
Boff (AC 5, HP 51/61)
Siouxsie (AC 2, HP 48/48)
Garrant (AC 3, HP 50/50, Armor 2/8)
Frannie (AC 4, HP 18/26)
Raffi (AC -1, HP 21/21, Armor 8/8) (Glowing Dagger)
Hex (AC 0, HP 22/27, Armor 2/8) (Staff with Continual Light Coin)

Qleceec answers for the group, "Just chance, we didn't know you were here."

The "fire giant" leans forward, flames flickering brighter as a smirk plays across his molten features. "Fair enough," he says, his voice a deep rumble, smooth yet dangerous. "Ismoos and I have information about what is up ahead in the tunnel? Intriguing... and potentially valuable."

He folds his massive arms, embers trailing from his fingertips as he eyes the party with a mix of curiosity and scrutiny. "I am always interested in acquiring useful information or items of value. What do you offer? You can bid for the 'bargain answer', the 'fair answer' or the 'solution'. If you have an offer to make do not waste my time. Primers."

[Storm11]

Hex looks at Raffi and subtly shakes his head. He remains completely silent, his eyes narrowed, and refuses to speak to the flaming creature.

[cybersavant]

Nah Olos "Are you only looking for items of power, or do trinkets also hold an interest?"

[Rex]

Qleceec

Qleceec listens and watches carefully.

[gurusql]

Nah Olos "Are you only looking for items of power, or do trinkets also hold an interest?"

"I am willing to hear what you are offering. The more valuable the information or item the better information that I would be filling to trade." he follows his reply with a wide smile.