In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 19):

The priest of the hunt pauses. "That sounds to me that
 might be a jelly. Where did you see these things"
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 00:27, Mon 01 Feb 2016.

In reply to Zeelzeel Shadowspear (msg # 20):

"We ran into them one level down a stair, a short way through a cave from where Mythos Songau built the gate at the end of the recently repaired (or still under construction) bridge.  I gather it was just under the edge of Little Shevnia; I couldn't make out a word of what the people behind the bronze-covered doors were saying."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 21):

"Have a care, that area is known for slorn... we are here."

Ardenas looks around.

"Where is here?  Is this where we meet Pallido?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 23):

"Take a look!"
Renolan gestures with his torch. Before you,are a pair of
 gates to either side. The tile work around them is in a bold
Orange and black zigzag pattern, and a pair of hobgoblins
stands just within each gate.

Ardenas takes in the tile, the gates, and the hobgoblins and waits for Zeelzeel to indicate which gate we need to pass.

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 25):

"I am Zeelzeel, called Shadowspear, servant of the Erl King,
master of the Wild Hunt. We come peacefully, and seek
Pallido. Will you open that he and we share words, yes?"

In reply to Zeelzeel Shadowspear (msg # 26):

"You have an orc with you, hunt-priest. Why should
 we open for you?"

In reply to Hobgoblin (msg # 27):

"Clair is a hired servant in my supervision.  I cannot send her back the way we have come, for she cannot pass the gate alone, and her purpose here is the same as mine -- to mend a conflict between her people and Zeelzeel's."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 28):

"As you can see, she carries a pack but bears no weapon."

"We come as a peaceful group -- human, urhaqui, goblin, and half-elf.  We come to speak with Pallido, in hopes he can aid us in mending a conflict, though it is not his conflict."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 30):

"That's  what they all say. What do you think,
Gallardo?"
The other guard shrugs.
"I don't  think  much about it."

In reply to Hobgoblin (msg # 31):

"How might we convince you to let us pass together?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 32):

"It is not for us hat he gate shall be opened, it is
for the return of peace, and the removal of the threat of
Violence at the hands  of orcs to our womanfolk and children!
If you love yo6r children, I beg of you, open the gate!"



OOC: public speaking success

Ardenas nods quietly in agreement with Zeelzeel.

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 34):

One of the guards gets a sour face and makes a fist when
Violence against women is mentioned.
The other nods and pushes him aside and unbars the gate.
"When ya put it that way... move over ya ijit."

"Thank you."  Ardenas makes a low bow to each of the guards before passing.

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 36):

the zigzag motif continues within, and the corridor beyond
the gate leads to a broad balcony that connects to a matching
one wwith narrow bridges that cross a three yard gap.
Through the gap, you can see several stories dimly lit with
lanterns decending below you. Hobgoblins in numbers you never
 see in the streets above are bustling about, although many
look up and accross at your group.

Ardenas looks at the narrow bridges across the gap, then at Zeelzeel, Renolan, Clair, and Kasmir.

"Anyone uncomfortable crossing this?"

OOC: Do the bridges have railings?

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 38):

The slat bridges have rope railings anchored to questionably
secure banisters on the far side.

Looking around at Clair, Renolan, Kasmir, and Zeelzeel, sizing up their weights:

"Would anyone prefer to magically float across?  I can levitate two of you, but no more, and if I do so, I'll need to rest for quite a while afterward."

Hearing no requests, Ardenas steps lightly and carefully onto the nearest bridge, sparing just a finger's touch for the rope railing as he crosses at a normal walking pace.

[Private to GM: 19:39, Today: Ardenas Barehand rolled 11 using 3d6.  Light Walk.]

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 41):

Your group crosses over with only a modest swaying of the bridge.

"Where to now, Zeelzeel?  Or must we inquire of the locals?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 43):

"Lead us they must to the place of Pallido. He was a great Quick, so I think he must be in the arena of the jug."