In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 382):

The big barbarian reaches over to the metal door and gives a knock.

In reply to Hilerno Orison (msg # 383):

The door echoes heavily, and a deep muffled woice answers curtly and indistinctly.

"Well, I guess that answers that.  Borug, do you know where Winslow and Druck might be?  Will you take us to them?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 385):

"Druck and winslow make camp together in room on other side of big room."

"Okay, let's go see Druck and Winslow, then we'll come back to talk to Fergush and Margala.  Lead the way, Borug."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 387):

Borug leads you into a large room with many smaller rooms to the side, and heads over to a double door on the far side. He calls out
"Druck, Winslow! Come out of eachother and talk to guests!"

Dad zoundz Zordid!

Mancini continues to sketch the area.  These maps will be extremely useful later on and for the guild.
This message was last updated by the player at 21:49, Sat 05 Aug 2017.

"I agree, it sounds as if we might be interrupting, but let's see what we get."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 391):

Aoife stands by cautiously, her staff still glowing green.

When he had finished his sketching, Mancini decided to go and knock on the door.

"Druck, Winslow... this is Mancini on behalf of the guild," he began.  "As much fun as you probably are having at the moment, I have important guild business to discuss with you.  Please come out so that we may speak as friends, and not behind some silly door."

(OOC: 21:13, Today: Mancini rolled 14 using 3d6.  Diplomacy (16))

In reply to Mancini (msg # 393):

A sweaty, half dressed ogre, more formidable looking than Bogur peers out of the door, a large axe in his gnarled fist.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:27, Sun 06 Aug 2017.

"We're sorry if we've interrupted something, but we need to speak to you and your partner, as well as Fergush and Margala.  It's a matter of utmost importance, potentially life and death."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 395):

Perturbed by the interruption (and home invasion)to say the least, Druck growls and hefts his axe. "Get out of here! This is our place!"


Ooc: intrusions without invitations are always at -5
This message was lightly edited by the player at 18:44, Sat 12 Aug 2017.

In reply to Ogrish warrior (msg # 396):

Aoife, her staff still glowing, deftly moves to behind the open door with the hostile ogre in it.

Ardenas moves one foot back, taking the footing for Ready Position without moving his hands.

"Well, Mr., uh, Winslow, isn't it?  That's exactly the problem.

"You see, a surface dweller, Lamont DuClair, sent an expedition down here to remove the trolls from these cellars before you moved in.  He did that because, according to the law, he owns the chambers and tunnels beneath his surface property.

"Now, the people he sent down here, from what I heard, killed a lot of the trolls they found.  Burned them with fire.  A whole tribe of them.  I'm concerned that if we can't work something out, they'll do the same to your group.

"I'm a peaceful man, if I have a choice.  I'd rather not see more death here.  I'd much rather help you find another place to live."


[Private to GM: Ardenas begins concentrating to reduce skill penalty for a Power Blow (B215) after speaking.]

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 398):

"I am Druck! He is Winslow!"
The ogre steps out and to the side,
as a similarly large ogre with a battle axe steps beside him.

In reply to Ogrish warrior (msg # 399):

Aoife remains quiet...

"My apologies, Druck.  I am Ardenas, called Barehand."

Ardenas steps back to give room for Winslow and Druck's passage through the door, once more ending in the foot position of Ready Stance, but with hands relaxed at his side.

[Private to GM: Continuing concentration in preparation for Power Blow.]

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 401):

Mancini's bodyguard casually steps in front of him.

In reply to Norman (msg # 402):

For some reason, Druck seems even angrier vecause of the apology!
His companion, while perturbed, stays his hand.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:14, Tue 15 Aug 2017.

"I would prefer to discuss this without fighting, but we can and will fight if we must.  Borug, tell Druck how we defeated you."

[Private to GM: Continuing concentration for upcoming Power Blow.]

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 404):

"Druck, little Ginger turn me into a fish!"

Mancini decides to let others do the talking.... for now.

In reply to Mancini (msg # 406):

Winslow pales considerably, and, suddenly noticing Aoife, backs away, nearly knocking over his partner. Previously, he seemed ready to get his axe wet, but now, wide eyed and trembling  slightly, he seems quite attentive.