Scene 1: Arrival

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Oct 26, 2024 11:48 pm
Not that I would see fit to rush Kwayothé, but we have a meeting at Wakanga's this afternoon." Elster adds
Oct 27, 2024 8:47 am
Undril Silvertusk
I'm Undril Silvertusk. Can't resist such the proposal. I understand this is more than a few questions, so should we fo do that at the Thundering Lizard, not staying in the heavy rain? she point back toward the inn she came from.
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I can't stop drawing associations with cops knocking to suspect's door or bad guys holding a gun saying " just wanted to ask a couple of questions". I will assume the tone is differen here though LOL
Goldenthrone
Kwayothé not arrived yet, no. You can enter now. He steps aside and and switch back to official tone Behave! and makes a gesture meaning "I'm watching you".

As you enter the building you soon find seven decorated doors with a bronze plaque fixed next to each. One name on each (name of each prince). A large double door with no plaque and some well decorated chairs all around. Only few chairs are occupied. Razira stand up from a chair as she notice you. Thanks you so much for coming. You did come to help me, didn't you?
Oct 27, 2024 9:21 am
"Pleasure to meet you Undril, please, lead the way," Tonby says trying to be as cordial as possible as gestures for Larsie to join them. "This is my associate, Larsie." He wants Undril to be receptive.
Oct 27, 2024 10:34 am
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@Azule86 @szemely I'm not sure I'm best DM to provide NPC language flavor to enjoy, so let's get string to the action, go on and ask the questions you have
At Thundering Lizard
Undril explain Halfing bartender that you will need a table for 3 and you get a table in a quite corner. Undril asks for glass of water and explain to you she just got her free breakfast, but you could feel free to order food. Undril urge you to ask your questions and seems unexpectedly interested hearing them
Oct 28, 2024 5:43 am
Tonby will also order a glass of water and sit so he can see the entire room from their table. "Well, where to begin," he says pondering where to actually start then figures he should start at the beginning. "First, I must ask, have you heard of what people from the Sword Coast are calling the death curse, the affliction effecting people who have been raised from the dead?" He sips his water. "There are those that believe it is connected to these lands and the Undead outside the city. We were hoping you or maybe the other priests of Torm might have some knowledge of it that could be beneficial to us in seeking its source."
Oct 28, 2024 5:21 pm
Undril Silvertusk
Connection to Chult? First time hear that. Undril is surprised but she knows about the curse. I am not us much worried about people who once denied their death. I wonder what happens to the soul if a priest can.'t reach them. What will happen to my and your soul?
Oct 28, 2024 6:10 pm
Razira says:
Thanks you so much for coming. You did come to help me, didn't you?
Elster answers as he looks at the various doors; "We came to try yes. We'll see what we can do in the limited time we have. Has Kwayothé arrived yet? Do we just . . . wait here?
Oct 28, 2024 8:06 pm
Larsie listens intently to Tonby and Undril while they talk. Keeping quiet and sipping on her water while the two chat she only feels the need to jump in once Undril ponders how the curse may affect one's soul.

"If we are able to find the source of the curse and stop it, when the time comes, our souls will find rest. I have no intention of leaving Chult until this has been accomplished; but this won't happen without the help of others."
Oct 29, 2024 6:29 am
Tonby listens then responds, "We would not be here if there were not those who believed there was connection. As for our souls, I do not fear what is beyond this life. I do fear what will happen to my beloved should we fail." He takes a long drink of his water. "Have you or any of the priests heard or seen anything in recent months that might be a possible clue. Something you do not consider important. Like a new set of ruins being discovered or something somebody found that struck you as odd at the time but wasn't out there enough to question?"

Tonby figured if she couldn't help them directly, maybe one of the other priests could help. There was also Camp Vengeance. He hadn't gotten to those questions just yet.
Oct 29, 2024 6:50 am
Undril Silvertusk
That's very honorable of you, I wish you best of luck and send my prayers for you. We all have our own destiny, mine is to help cleanse undead who have been roaming the land for a century.
Undril sends her best wishes to Larsie, but there is little chult event knowledge she can share with you, answering Tonby: I'm not sure you picked the right person to question. You see - I've only arrived at port Nyanzaru with a ship few days ago. Though talking about ruins... she share with you following story:

When the Order of the Gauntlet first brought its war against undead to Chult, its members established this base camp around an ancient Chultan shrine. The shrine wasn’t the focus of the order’s activity, but it was an object of intense curiosity. Despite being in ruins, the shrine’s traps were still active, and they overcame the order’s attempts to reach the heart of the shrine.

The overconfident visitors neglected to build defenses around the camp, believing that their own strong arms were sufficient protection. A couple months ago, they were proved tragically wrong when hundreds of undead swarmed out of the jungle and overran the camp.

Those who scaped the undead onslaught retreated up the River Soshenstar. Three days later, they ended their retreat by digging in on this spot. Eventually they got word of their situation back to Port Nyanzaru, and they’ve since been reinforced. Their original, small camp has been transformed into a fortified base far more capable of withstanding attack than Camp Righteous ever was.

Undril came a part of reinforcement throw to complement Camp Vengeance forces.
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Note You can find Camp Vengeance on Syndras' map, she has obviously heard at least part of the story Undril just told you
Oct 29, 2024 7:09 am
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Does the timeframe of the destruction of Camp Righteous match up with when the death curse started?
Oct 29, 2024 7:31 am
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It does not. As I started in intro chapter "For the past several days, the talk of the streets and taverns has all been about the so-called death curse"
At least a notable manifestation of the curse started no more that a week from now.
Events at Camp Righteous are described as "a couple months ago"
Oct 29, 2024 1:51 pm
Ren, upon purchasing his jungle attire, will see the others head off to talk with a half-orc and will return to the inn to change. I think that was enough of an outing for one day.
Oct 29, 2024 6:22 pm
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Okay. I just wanted to check. I think I have one last question.
After hearing the story about Camp Righteous Tonby takes a moment to ponder then asks, "Does the order believe someone or something is controlling the Undead because that sounds like it was a coordinated attack and not just some random mindless horde simply rampaging through the jungle?"
Oct 29, 2024 7:16 pm
Undril Silvertusk
That's what exactly I'm going to help to figure out she beg you not to forget about her should you decide to move up the River Soshenstar, as she don't dare to go into the jungle alone. She will meanwhile be waiting for more of the Order representatives arriving in the city.





Goldenthrone Razira agree - waiting is all we can do for now. After waiting a few hours guard arrives telling you that none of the Merchant Princess seems to be visiting Goldenthrone today, you must try your luck tomorrow.
Razira suggest you to feel free to leave today, though she will wait longer even if there are no changes for prince to arrive. Tomorrow I will be here. she say worried.

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Oct 29, 2024 7:44 pm
Elster answers the guard with a question "Where are the Princes now? Not that we don't enjoy your company of course, but we have work to do, and would prefer Razira's issue resolved."
Oct 30, 2024 10:48 am
"I'm sorry that we couldn't be of any service here to you Razira. We are meeting some people later, I wil try to enquire them for any knowledge to help solve your situation. Don't give up, neither will we" Yendil says with a reassuring smile.

Once Elster and Yendil have left the Goldenthrone, a site that apparently won't help us any further "Elster, we could also, before we head to Syndra, enquire about that guide Azaka. I believe we could find him through merchant prince Jabal... Oh, but they won't arrive here today... " Yendil turns back to the guard. "Excuse me again, I found a pamflet yesterday about a guide called Azaka, and with it the contact information to merchant prince Jabal. Do you have any idea how to reach them?"
Oct 30, 2024 2:50 pm
Goldenthrone
Razira assure you she is not about to give up and hope tomeet price tomorrow here at the Goldenthrone. As a matter of fact she double check that with the guard as it appears she don't know much about Goldenthrone's procedures herself. Guard explains that each price would seldom appear in the Goldenthrone. On a typical day one or two of them would be here to accept visitors. Each prince shows up at least once a week.

Yendil's question is answered with some sort of resistance though. Guard agree that merchant prince Jabal is the contact for anything related to guide hiring which is a good reason he as a guard will not get involved. A moment later relaxed he note that it would be best to ask around in either of inns at red bazaar.
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I don't believe you asked anything about Azakar to the bartender, did you? He would tell that guides seldom show up in the inn looking for customers. When they don't - they are in the jungles usually.
Oct 30, 2024 6:19 pm
"How many more of the Order do you expect to arrive? And when?" Larsie asks.

"Perhaps our two groups could work together should our group decide that this is a promising lead to follow."
Oct 31, 2024 7:11 am
Because of the pirates operating in the sea arriving over sea is troubled and Undril have no idea when to expect more arrivals. Could me days, could be weeks, could me more. That's the reason she is trying to get to the camp on her own.
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