Homebrew DnD 5e Campaign

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Well, me and my associates were preparing to enter the mines, tomorrow. Perhaps you would like to join us? Im sure there will be more than a fair share of opportunities for you to demonstrate, and I am a fairly quick learner." Alderic said in return.

ZeiruliousMakavar

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The Druid nodded slowly at Alderic, chuckling a bit softly. "Oh, I have no need for what resides with in those mines." He said softly, nodding still. "There is no life down there. None that should exist." He added, turning away from the fire once again to look at Alderic. "Be careful when you go into those deep mines young one, there are things in the shadows."

Kalin Scarlet

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

Alderic's attention grew more focused and serious. "What sort of things are we talking about?"

ZeiruliousMakavar

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The Druid let out a soft sigh, standing up as he did. "The things down there shouldn't exist. I pray you don't stray too far off the beaten path." He added, before turning a bit. "Now excuse me, I am tired and must rest." He then said, before heading up the stairs.

~~

The next morning, as the sun began to rise, the young dark elf from earlier was slowly moving from room to room, offering up room service and breakfast for each of the occupied rooms, before knocking on the parties door. "Room Service?" She asked, waiting for a reply before opening the door.

Kalin Scarlet Frank JayTee NemoTheSurvivor

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Mmm, is it morning already?" Alderic said, sitting up slowly. He yawned and rubbed his eyes, observing the dark elf at the door. "Oh, hello there. Umm...we'll take a bit of everything, I think. Meat, bread, some fruit...and a pint for me, my dear." He finished, stretching. As he finished, Alderic offered the young woman a smile.
ZeiruliousMakavar Frank JayTee NemoTheSurvivor

 

[JayTee]

"Water, bread and a some meat for me, thanks." He said, already up. "We don't want to splurge too much before we get paid." He said to Alderic with an amuse smile.

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Ah, but if you save in case of failure, its like admitting you're unsure you can succed, my friend."

Alderic slipped his shirt on, his tail stretching out with the rest of his limbs.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The young dark elf nodded slowly at them, a smile on her face. "I will get you your food." She said, nodding a bit still. "Breakfast is provided free of charge to all patrons." She then added, before turning to head to prepare the food that Alderic requested.

 

[JayTee]

"So, what's our plan for today?" Marcus asked. "I'd like to get to the Mines soon, I have a feeling we're not the only ones interested in the potential rewards."

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"We're gonna eat, then make our way down there and come back rich. Simple plan, isn't it?" Alderic replied, putting the rest of his clothes on and ensuring his shipment was all in order.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

It was a few minutes, maybe half an hour, before the elven girl returned with the food. "Here you go sirs." she said softly, smiling at them before turning to place the food down on a small table near the door.

JayTee Kalin Scarlet

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

Alderic smiled, approaching the girl and placing his hands over one of hers after she finished placing their food. "Ah, this all looks so wonderful! We thank you for your service, milady. Might I be so bold as to ask your name?"

As he speaks, the Tiefling shifts his hand slightly, tucking one of his remaining gold coins into the elf woman's clothes. His smile grows larger when he accomplishes the action without being noticed.


JayTee
ZeiruliousMakavar

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

[19+6= 25 for sleight of hand.]

 

[JayTee]

Marcus rolls his eyes at the display. "Come on, leave the girl alone. Odds are she gets enough unwanted attention already." He said, taking his food and drink. "Thanks, let the Innkeeper know that we'll be leaving shortly after we finish our meal." He said.

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Oh, Im just attempting to be nice to the lovely young woman that's serving us. That shouldn't be a problem." Alderic replied with a smile.

"Please, if I offended you, I do apologize." He continued, bowing to the young woman and stepping away with some food.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The young elf blinked softly at the two of them. "I..." She said softly, looking between them, blinking still. "Thank you?" the elf said, before scurrying out of the room.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

It wasn't much longer that the party would find themselves just inside the gates of The Mountainhomes. The large underground fortress was already bustling with activity as the several thousands of dwarves that named the city home began their daily work. Dozens of dwarves could be seen gathering in fornt of a few buildings to the left of the entrance, which seemed to be some sort of makeshift barracks made ages ago, as these dwarves were dressed in full plate armor and seemed to be doing their morning drills.

And to the right of the gate, was the Adventurer's Guild, as could be told by the large golden dragonkin standing just outside the doors, with a clipboard in hand. They seemed to be taking stock of people who passed by. Or at least, they were writing something on the clipboard, what it was, couldn't be told from there.

Lastly, straight ahead, was a large highway that lead directly to the massive Mountainhomes vaults, guarded over by a massive Golden Dragon that seemed to be as old as the Mountainhomes. This dragon, which many dwarves worship as their god, was in charge of all the wealth inside of the mountain, and as such it's visage could be seen on all dwarven coins, specifically the gold and platinum coins.

 

[JayTee]

Marcus let out a low whistle. "A Gold Dragon. I'd heard about it, but seeing it in person is another thing entirely." He said, taking a moment to look at the creature from afar.

After taking his fill of the sight, he turned his attention towards the Adventurers guild and the gold Dragonborn at the door. "Come on, we should verify our member status here before we go to work. Good to have the union at your back if something goes wrong." He said, starting to walk towards the guild.

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

Alderic followed after Marcus, staring at the dragon statue. "We've got to get one of those to travel with, sometime. An actual dragon, I mean..." he said, falling into step beside his partner. His tail whipped back and forth behind him as he stretched, only to stop suddenly as a wayward thought crossed his mind. "Oh! I forgot to tell you about this old gentleman I spoke with, last night."

 

[JayTee]

"Really?" He asked, his interested piqued. If there was one thing he had learned listening to the veterans, it was that old men dispensing cryptic nonsense at the start of any major project should be listed to. "What did he have to say?"

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

Alderic looked around, ensuring they weren't be listened to too directly. He leaned closer to Marcus. "He told me that, whatever is living down there, it...shouldn't exist. I don't know what that means exactly, he wasn't forthcoming on the matter. Whatever it is, though, we should be especially cautious."

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

As they approached the Adventurer's Guild building, they would notice that a few dwarves were bringing several boxes of items to the back of the building, which must have been what the dragonborne was writing down on her clipboard, as they had finally stopped. A few training swords and spears could be seen poking out of the top boxes, which were opened, a sign that the shipment must have been of weapons and armor.

 

[JayTee]

"So likely either an eldritch abomination, or something undead." Roland mused. Those were the only two things that came to mind whenever someone said something 'shouldn't exist'. There was also the possibility of demons and the like, but they were, unfortunately, apart of the natural order.

"Fresh supplies for the newbies?" Marcus asked the gold Dagonborn, nodding at the weapons as he made it to the entrance. "Marcus, member of the Adventurer's guild." He said by way of introduction. "Looking to confirm my place on the registry before heading in to the mines. Where can I find the administrator?" He asked.

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Heh, an' here I thought the guild had decided to dip into the arms trade or something," Alderic stated shortly after. He pulled out his lute and quietly plucked at the strings.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The Dragonborne glared at Alderic or a bit, before flipping through her clip board. "Ah yes, I have you listed here. Is it just you two, or is the rest of your part at some inn?" she said softly, in a monotonous voice. "No matter, I'm afraid the Administrator already when down to the entrance of the cavern that we've been hired to look at." She then continued, marking off a few things on the clipboard. "If you wish to meet him, you'll have to go down there as well."