Corren's eyes narrow. "Yes, and as long as we meet only a few at a time, we can probably keep whittling their numbers down. But how long before we run into a bigger group? And look at you! You're all exhausted. If we can find Malek and get out, then we can plan a bigger and better expedition back here to deal with these monsters. But if we all die down here, the word won't get out. You wan revenge? Not only won't I deny you, I'll help. Just please let's be smart about it. That's all I ask."
Zinna sighs tiredly. " I suppose you are right Corren. I won't go out of my way looking for them but I'm taking no prisoners. Oomigig… I don't think he believes in taking prisoners in general. " Zinna looks down then back up. " We are exhausted. I can't move very fast. I will do the best I can though. I hope we find Malek. "
"You want to step up against Oomigig little dwarf!" the orc growls at Carrick "You wil see what this savage can do!" The orc advances onto Carrick ready to strike, but the other members of the group intercede and hold the two back from each other. Oomigig struggles at first but eventually give in, throws off the hands holding him back and steps away glaring at Carrick with a look of blood lust in his eyes.
"Calm down Oomigig" Lorilys says stepping in front of the orc "Save your energy for the Illiosani!"
Oomigig advances again and is held back "I'll save my energy, and when we get out of here I will reclaim my place as chieftain, find this puny creature, gut him, and eat his innards while I force him to watch!"
"Enough! We can be enemies later, after we escape!"
Oomigig finally begins to settle though he remains obviously agitated by Carrick. Parsnip sees Zinna and flutters up to her right shoulder where, as if out of nowhere another Pixie has appeared. This pixie is a female and smiles at Parsnip as he approaches. The two pixies embrace and flutter upwards together dropping glittering pixie dust from their wings, and giggling as they do so. They cease their merriment after a brief moment and Parsnip turns to address the party
"My sister Fizzle everyone!" the tiny pixie announces" he looks at Zinna "And yes, Queen Inasyah sent us to help, but we are far from safe yet. Still, some of you do look exhausted, we should rest for a moment before continuing on."
"Is this him?" Fizzle motions to Leo
"Aye, he says his name is Leo."
"Interesting choice for a champion. Definitely the warrior type, I'll give him that."
Parsnip giggles "True, try not to confuse him though… I thought Inasyah has spoken to him but he doesn't really seem to know much about it."
Fizzle shrugs and nods "Meh… he's not fey so he probably needs things explained to him slowly, and in great detail" then she and Parsnip flutter off together speaking in hushed but excited tones, telling each other about their adventures with the humans up to this point.
The party rests for a while before Lorilys insists on continuing (Gain the benefits of a short rest), convinced that the Illiosani are now actively looking for them. She expresses concern about Malek but says that the spider that took him is likely taking him to the Cavern of Broken Dreams, from whence they just came. There is more than one way in and out, most known only to the Illiosani, but it would be far too risky to attempt to return for him and if pressed she will flat out refuse to do so. Parsnip and Fizzle will also refuse to try and find Malek as they say that Inasyah sent them for Zinna and didn't say anything about conducting another rescue operation for the wizard.
Unfortunately Lorilys has no idea where Zinna's items may be kept, it is possible that the items were taken to a separate camp somewhere and probably divided up as loot.
Carrick, meeting the ugly brute's gaze right back with about as much intensity, "Ye'd 'ave an arrow through that thick skull of yers b'fer ye'd get with'n a hundr'd feet!" the dwarf barks back. "But I be looking' forward to it!" And then Carrick goes and sits on the opposite side of the cavern while everyone rests, every once in a while leering at the orc.
Edited: Brandonfett on 18th Jan, 2017 - 10:47pm
Zinna is excited as they head out. If they can only break free. She will walk beside Lorilys just behind Sir Leo and Oomigig. She glances at the gnome. " Lorilys, what will you do when you are free? Do you have a home waiting? " She glances around as they walk with her hand wrapped tightly around her short sword.
Edited: Kyrroeth on 20th Jan, 2017 - 4:32am