The Pod-Caverns of the Sinister Shroom (Game Thread I)

[Jenara]

"I have rations.. " She smiles, "I never really need rope so I don't bring, I thought the big strong warriors carried the rations... are you a big strong warrior?"

[OOC] she has two sets of pouches, somehow she manages to keep her "acquired" items separate from the items she needs, she has many useful things[/ooc]

Not waiting for his answer she carries on chatting till she finds Hilda in the Church."I want to say good bye... "

[BASSsic]

"Yeah, that's me..." he says as Locky totters off again, in search of Hilda.

[Jenara]

Not pausing she smiles, rambles and somewhere in the middle Shay catches her say: "Oh that is very good, fighting isn't really my thing you see, we would rather wander and see what something has to say, after all you don't know unless you ask now do you? Have you even spoken to a monster? I met a Goblin once, he had a funny smell and he looked rather funny... "

[ooc] she doesnt stop, seriously she'll keep going on and on... [/ooc]

[JadedDM]

The two arrived at the little temple found in the center of town. It looked large enough to hold perhaps thirty people, at most. Then again, it's not a very big town so perhaps that is all that is needed.

There are no services today, and Hilda is apparently the only cleric working at the temple. She seemed to have no acolytes. Shay and Locky found the old woman alone, quietly sweeping up the pews.

[Jenara]

Locky enters the small church quietly, her head bowed in reverence, she'll walk along the pews (grabbing anything she see's lying around). "We wanted to say goodbye, we'll be visiting the Caverns soon."

[JadedDM]

The old priestess looked between the pair and then nodded solemnly. "Then I wish you both luck, and I will be praying to Paladine for your success."

[Jenara]

"We won't need Luck." She smiles, "We will report back soon, if you don't hear from us then we must be having a wonderful time!"

She turns, topknot bouncing, she heads to the exit.

[BASSsic]

Shay tips his head towards Hilda in farewell, and holds open the door for Locky to pass - resigned as he is to the fact that she is the total sum of his fellowship. He shortly explains his intention before leaving, and then quickly returning with a couple of extra items. He seems a bit distracted or annoyed, fidgeting with his equipment. But otherwise, he is keen to press on.

**We'll check the amount of light left in the day and how long it'll take to get down to the riverbank / cave entrance on the map.**

[Jenara]

Locky smiles at Shay as he returns, his expression doesn't phase her one bit.

Like Shay, she'll check the light, not that it matters when they'll get into the caverns. But they still need to get there!

"I haven't been in my holes in the ground, I've been in holes... but not Holes! Its quite exciting really. Do you have everything? I have my Hoopak, some rope.. what else do I need?"

[Breila]

Babushka comes into the village in her "village dress": ample, flowered skirt with several underskirts, crazy patchwork jacket, boots, babushka shawl set a little back so that her white hair shows. In her left hand is a walking staff, her right hand holds the reins of a black donkey outfitted with a pack saddle and several moderately filled, crazy quilt saddle bags.

She bows to Locky and Shay as she meets them. "Greetings, Madam, Sir. You look like fellow travellers. Could you point us the way to an inn and a stable?"

[Jenara]

"Oh, there is an Inn Called the zlast Pony, we stayed there for a little while. Its quite good, they are a little worried about people stealing things, I have no idea."

Locky pauses and looks at Babushka, "Are you a Gnome? I think you look like one, Its the nose. We are related you know." She offers Babushka her hand smiling "I'm Locky and this is Shay. We're on a Quest." She proclaims loudly, ignoring Shay's frown.

"I knew a Gnome once, his name was quite hard to understand, we used to call him Pardon.." She giggles. "He was really funny. I went to Mount Nevermind, It was Amazing"

She looks at her once more, "You don't Dress like a Gnome..."

[Breila]

Babushka lets go of the donkey's rein to shake Locky's offered hand, then nods at Shay. The donkey waits patiently by her side.
"Yes, you're right, Locky, I am a gnome. And I'm dressed for business. Dealing with humans is easier if you dress like them. haven't you noticed? People remember me and my wares better, so I dress like a Babushka and let people call me so. You may do likewise, I expect you might not want to try to remember Kummussmvaldmettle. As you can hear, my name is quite in the ususal way of gnomes, isn't it?"
She smiles, then points to her donkey: "The inn is probably fine for me, but what about Dekker? Is there a stable at the inn's?"

[BASSsic]

**OOC; Woops, totally ignored the other forums and didn't realise we were holding up for more fellows**

Shay gives the newcomer something that resembled a quick smile. Except a smile is all in the eyes, this gesture was more a flash of teeth. If not for his current situation, he probably would have seen the passer-by on her way and left at that. As it was, he was quite desperate - even if it simply meant another back to carry away all that wonderful treasure that was mentioned...

He muttered something about 'eccentric little women' being the order of the day anyway, and addressed Babushka; "Say, Miss, listen, you seem like you have a decent head on you shoulders" a fly might have caught his eyes dart to Locky briefly "and you've been about a bit it seems, you know about life on the road, furthermore, caves, I would assume... See, me and my friend here are in kind of stitch." He goes on to explain as much as they know about the situation. "We could really use your expertise. You're free to decline, I understand... Must warn you though, I'd do as Locky says, she gets reeeal vicious."

[Jenara]

"Oh it would great if you could join us, I'll have find that invention Pardon gave me, it never did work " She reaches into her pouches producing dead rat, an old crumpled map and a set of cards.

[ooc]she also 'borrows' whatever happens to be on Bab's fingers, roll 44 on pick pockets, never give your hand to a kender[/ooc]

[Breila]

[ooc]bad luck, Locky, Babushka doesn't wear any jewellery.[/ooc]

Babushka smiles at Shay, in what she hopes is a reassuring way. "Well, kind Sir, your flattery about expertise could lure almost anybody into wanting to help you. As it is, I almost feel an urge to do so. I must warn you, however, my family lives only on the outskirts of Mt. Nevermore. When it comes to tunneling, I know nothing at all. But yes, I will join you. We'll only have to find a decent place for Dekker to stay. I won't take him into a cavern."

She then looks at the things Locky found, and can't suppress a grin. "While it is true that gnome inventions are a bit peculiar, kender organization seems to leave room for improvement, too, doesn't it?"

While they set off to look for a stable or corral for Dekker, Babushka asks her companions: "Have you got any special equipment for exploring the caves? A small pickaxe or ice axe could be useful, if we have to clear or enlarge a passage, or just to hold a rope in place. And we could ask a smith to make a few ring hooks to nail into the cave wall - if we have the time to wait for them. I suppose you've got rope?"