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Post by Daos on Aug 24, 2022 20:15:22 GMT -8
"Don't we kind of need him in case any Bullywugs or cultists approach us?" Jamna asks with a raised brow.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Aug 25, 2022 2:20:37 GMT -8
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"The longer we stay here, the higher the chance someone could spot us." Henry again chimes in "And there's too much risk in going in alone - what if Snapjaw is spotted stealing those robes?" the squire then nods towards the castle "I say we should just go in, move towards this west wing; someone stops us, we try to talk our way out of it. Doesn't work, we let our blades do the talking."
That said, he turns towards Chantilly and Eliana "Do you have any magick, spell or something similar that could signal the rest of the Jarak-sinn to start their attack? Maybe the sound of a horn being blown."
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 25, 2022 8:47:59 GMT -8
Chantilly "Cinnamon" SweettoothHP: 43/43 - AC: 17 - Perception: 17 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No Chantilly was growing more and more impatient: " Yes! Let's just agree on a particular sound so we can go!"
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Post by Igordragonian on Aug 26, 2022 1:55:01 GMT -8
Zakkoth smile, he lift his claws up
"Good omens!" he anounce.
""The little knight has some blood in him! I got a good feeling about this! Let's go!"
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Post by Daos on Aug 26, 2022 15:24:07 GMT -8
Snapjaw nods and leads the party to the barbican, a sort of half-circle shaped room. Ten bullywugs and several giant frogs are lounging about the room. Sloppy mud covers the stone floor. Planks have been laid from the gateway to the causeway entrance to create a 10-foot wide raised boardwalk for those who do not enjoy walking in mud. A few tables have been thrown together from planks laid across barrels, with crudely made benches for seats. The tables and benches are nearly as muddy as the floor. There are no windows or arrow slits, so the only light is the sunlight coming through the entrance. There is a hallway heading east and a set of stairs leading up.
One of the Bullywugs lazily gets up and approaches. It says something in a language none of the party understands. Snapjaw answers in the same language. The Bullywug then goes back to its seat, allowing the party to pass. Snapjaw nods to the party to follow, then takes the boardwalk toward the causeway.
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 26, 2022 16:48:20 GMT -8
Chantilly "Cinnamon" SweettoothHP: 43/43 - AC: 17 - Perception: 17 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No " Well, that was easy." - Chantilly says happily. - " Maybe a bit too easy, but I can't really complain. So what about the elf you talked about?" - she asks Snapjaw. - " Where is he usually found inside the castle?"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Aug 26, 2022 22:41:26 GMT -8
"Security seems pretty laxed," Eliana says softly.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Aug 27, 2022 0:11:56 GMT -8
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"Don't call me 'Knight', unless you want to jeopardize my chances of actually becoming one." Henry says to Zakkoth before moving inside the fortress with the others. The squire tries his best not to look nervous and after they safely pass the first checkpoint he sighs with relief and shares his thought out of the earshot of the bullywugs "Well, Sir Frume told me once rear echelon is usually more relaxed than the frontline. But if this Borngray is any smart, it won't be as easy when we approach the more important parts of this castle." that said, he nods towards Eliana "If someone starts to ask too many questions, it might be better if you do the talking."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Aug 27, 2022 13:35:25 GMT -8
"Once we blend in a little more with the cultists, it should be easier for us to move around," Eliana says softly. "But I'll do my best to be as convincing as possible if we are questioned."
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Post by Daos on Aug 27, 2022 14:18:49 GMT -8
Snapjaw leads them into the causeway, which crosses the moat and leads into the castle's outer ward. It has no roof, and anyone looking up and behind them will see more Bullywugs on the second floor of the barbican looking down at them as they cross. Eventually, they make it to the outer ward, where the ground (once hard-packed earth) is now churned into mud by flapping Bullywug feet in some areas. There are a handful of Jarak-sinn here, training their giant lizards and a few Bullywugs, as well, barking orders at the former. From here, the rest of the castle is accessible, and there are numerous doors all around them. "Well, that was easy." - Chantilly says happily. - "Maybe a bit too easy, but I can't really complain. So what about the elf you talked about?" - she asks Snapjaw. - "Where is he usually found inside the castle?" Snapjaw pauses and thinks a moment. "Is still early. Borngrey probably still in sleep room. Probably not for much longer, though." "Security seems pretty laxed," Eliana says softly. "No enemy here. No danger here," Snapjaw points out. "Nobody expect trouble this far out in swamp." |
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 27, 2022 15:21:07 GMT -8
Chantilly "Cinnamon" SweettoothHP: 43/43 - AC: 17 - Perception: 17 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No Chantilly looks delighted as she admires all those doors: " Oh, so many possibilities!" - as she looks around then she poses another question to the jarak-sin: " Ehi, Snapjaw, did the dragon kneelers bring some huge cargo recently? Like, barrells, chests, things like this? We've been looking for those for like...years now, I think. I don't know how I haven't lost my mind yet."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Aug 28, 2022 0:44:28 GMT -8
"Not years," Eliana says in amusement. "Months is more like it."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Aug 28, 2022 2:02:43 GMT -8
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"And it might be better if Chantilly just stays silent if we are questioned. She...doesn't exactly scream 'broody and dark cultist', no matter how many drapes of black cloth you put over her." Henry jokes and chuckles, then asks himself a question to Snapjaw in a more serious tone "Where Borngrey goes when he wakes up?" the squire turns to the others "So that we might either avoid or find him after our little dress-up."
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Post by Daos on Aug 28, 2022 12:47:25 GMT -8
"Ehi, Snapjaw, did the dragon kneelers bring some huge cargo recently? Like, barrells, chests, things like this? We've been looking for those for like...years now, I think. I don't know how I haven't lost my mind yet." Snapjaw nods. "Since Dragon Kneelers arrive weeks ago, treasure been arriving at castle. Dragon Kneelers take to roadhouse, place in strong room and mark special cargo. Jarak-sinn sneak in through secret tunnel and take marked cargo to castle. Bullywugs take treasure into basement." "Where Borngrey goes when he wakes up?" "Will probably meet with Dragon Lady and Grey Robe, up on third floor," Snapjaw answers. |
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 28, 2022 16:04:10 GMT -8
Chantilly "Cinnamon" SweettoothHP: 43/43 - AC: 17 - Perception: 17 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: No Chantilly pouts and crosses her arms: " I can be broodier than you, pretty boy." - She then listens intently to what Snapjaw has to say: " Hmm... Interesting. So basically the two things that interest us the most are on the completely opposite sides of the castle. I'd say we go visit this sleepy elf before he joins his friends, and then we check on the boring cargo later."
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