In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 34):

OOC: that was the only item with the body.  None of the bodies had much.

"Hmmph" says the elf "It matters not now, time to make my way home and start again." he turns to Gunther "When I return home I can make a donation to the nearest temple of Moradin for the Resurrection." the high priest says "Appreciated."  the elf then says "May I have a room to rest and regain some spells so I might prepare for my travel?"  Gunther says "Certainly" and he calls in a priest to show Gleep to a room.

--DM2

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 34):

Shorty consideres the elf and the dead thief.  “Me tinks youse thief die afore youse.  Mayneso goes place no bery smart ta bees.”  Shorty watches the elf and studies his reaction to his harsh words.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 36):

The elf just stares at Shorty, he looks at the rest of you and then back at Shorty and maybe some understanding shows on his face. "If I can actually comprehend what you're saying, your assessment is that he died stealthily, making no sound as he died.  Or that a giant snuck up on him, silently and grabbed him around the head so he could not make a noise. Is that it?" he looks at the rest of you and says "He is just a beginner, yes?  Or is it he has something against high elves which is the wont of his ilk?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 37):

Shorty shakes his head.  “Elf Lard makes me him son long time go.  Bery good him bees.   Youse thief maybeso no do him job.  Maybeso him gets dead bery fast.  Bery bad hurt.  Giants wid magics, magic Ogre, dead dragon.  Dat place hab many bad tings.  No bees happy ta gets dead.  Maybeso make youse mad.  Youse needs somebodies ta blame fer da bad tings dat happen?” Shorty points to the other dead in the circle.  “Maybeso one a dem tinks it bees youse fault.”

Shorty lookd dsfly at those who died.  “What do now elf? Gots home?”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 38):

The elf smiles but one without humor.  "I see you answered my question."  he looks to the rest of you "Again I thank you whether your intention or not." he then addresses the priest "To the room please, the air is a little oppressive in here."  the priest bows and escorts Gleep out.

--DM2

Ez’ard sends to Shorty and all, *Was there a reason to goad the elf so much? Did your fancy sword talk to you?*
Ez’ard then sends to Warwick and all, *Think it best to keep a “polite” eye on him until he is outside, I think he just got a bit miffed.*

OOC: original description of frozen people… There are 2 dwarves, 4 humans an elf and a half-elf.  One dwarf still has a battle axe and one human is still wearing armor.  The elf was probably a mage as there is a wand case at its feet and a human holds a scroll tube.  Another human wears a jeweled belt - looks very valuable.  They all appear to have some sort of valuables left on them.

Once Glee (Gleep?) leaves the room Ez’ard looks around the room and says, “ooookay, shall we continue?”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 40):


Shorty looks rather confused at the elf’s anger.  He replies all.  *No try ta make shim mad.   Wants to see if mo den hate and mad in him.  New home need help.  No dis one me tinks.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 41):

Trysk shrugs, *Perhaps we should get the rest of the dracolich's hoard. I checked and it seems undisturbed still. Do we have something to put the coins into?*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 40):

Now Gunthar looks confused "Continue with what?  I already chatted with them all.  Gleep was the only one who wanted to be resurrected and Redmond just wanted a few words with Lord Warwick.  The rest want to rest."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 41):

OOC: I did not indicate the elf was angry, irked perhaps but no display of anger.  But if Shorty wanted help with Arcturus, probably not going to happen with Gleep as Shorty concludes.

--DM2

Ez’ard replies, “Oh, Please forgive me, I didn’t catch that.”

In an aside to Warwick Ez’ard asks, “Is it appropriate to leave a donation/tribute for the priest’s time? I think the team will want to have the scroll and wand evaluated and that fancy belt. Everything else found with these adventurers can be left as a donation unless you think more is appropriate.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 45):

"I'll talk with with Gunther.  Why don't the rest of ye wait outside?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 46):

Trysk nods, *Ok, but let's finish up here with this mission and get back to HQ.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 46):

The rest of the team heads back to the hallway leaving Warwick and Gunther .. as well as the dead .. in the room.

"Is there something else I can help you with my son?" says Gunther to Warwick

OOC: you can take this private if you want

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 48):

Shorty waits in the hall.  He looks to Ez’ard.  “Me help move stuff ta Dullis home after me talks ta Warwick Papa an Mama.  Maybe youse ken go sees Dullis afore we mobe tings.  No bees sure where him want us puts so muches stuffs.”
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 49):

Trysk nods, "I will go with you, Shorty. I need to ask Warwick's father for some references."

As they head back to Warwick's parents' place, he reaches out to HQ, *Hi, Trinny. If we bring back the dracolich's hoard of coins, does Dualis have a place for us to put it?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 50):

She responds after a few moments *No problem, plenty of space.*

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 51):

Trysk asks, *Trinny, can you loan us an item to hold the coins so that we can transport it?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 52):

Again after a few moments Trinny replies.  *Dualis anticipated that, we will send you a dimensional cube.  Of the 6 sides, touch the silver side 3 times quickly, like dot dot dot. It will expand into a dor which will open, it should have plenty of room inside.  Closing the door from the outside will transform it back into the cube.*

Moments later a cube appears at your feet, it is about 4" on a side.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 53):

Tryst grins, "Sweet!" and picks up the cube.

He looks at Ez'ard, *Want to take a detour before we meet up with Shorty at Warwick's parents' place?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 54):

Ez’ard replies to Trysk, “Sure why not. Don’t happen to have a couple shovels do you?” Ez’ard digs out the arch and activates it picturing it opening on the back side of the upper ledge. He gestures Trysk through and then follows. If all looks safe he shuts down the arch and will help in collecting all the coins. He keeps an eye on the surrounds for surprises (for enemies and unknown object possibly buried amongst the coins.)

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 55):

All is clear around the dragon treasure and yes shovels would be helpful.

Without any items of aid it will take about an hour to get everything in.

The cube door opens into a 50' cube space.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 56):

Since shovels are needed, Trysk will ask a guard if he can borrow a pair of shovels before he heads with Ez'ard to load the coins into the cube.

When they return, he will put the remainder of the treasure into the cube, if there's enough room.
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 56):

Shorty will wait paitently for Warwick to finish talking with the priest.  As he sits on the floor waiting, Shorty brings his backpack around and opens it.  He stares at the useless metal pieces lying in his backpack.  <OOC:  Gold Coins Ezard asked him to carry in one of the giant rooms along the way.>   He thinks about the grumpy elf that just wants to go home.  He poors about half the metal out thing that Ez’ard won’t know the difference.  Shorty then waves one of the lesser priests over.  “Please ta giv to Elf dat no be dead no more.  Maybe helps him ta go him home.”

In reply to Trysk (msg # 57):

You can get the shovels and it will take about 20 minutes off the time and Trysk & Ez'ard can get everything into the room and then return to Stoneguard.

--DM2