Velon is a bit surprised and puts one hand on the hilt of his sheathed sword when the pseudodragon first appears, but sees the image it projects and its lack of hostility, and relaxes. He takes in the images it protects and listens to its words, but also listens to his allies.
"Try the lock a few more times. We don't want to ring the dinner bell just yet."
He addresses the pseudodragon in draconic. "Where is Tazkan? We will help if we can, but I fear the dungeons may be far below us, as we enter from high upon the keep. We will help if we can but cannot risk the party."
Velon speaks to the dragon once again. "You find him, and we will try to help if we can. Will Tazskan help us against our foes here if we aid him?"
The paladin keeps one eye on the door and his allies, hoping for a quiet, unnoticed entry.
The pseudodragon, answers.
"I first, had been investigating reports that followers of Tiamat were active in a nearby village."
"I was trying to help the village, by attacking the creatures. But the last thing I remember, was waking up in a dark room."
"I didn't immediately sense any infernal or necromantic presence, in my vicinity when I first came to."
"I managed to free myself of a mouth gag, they placed on me though. Unfortunately my hands are still chained to the wall, and legs tied by rope."
"My familiar noticed that you, and your companion must have attacked a guard, below my current position?"
"Yes, I can try to guide you if I can, and yes I'm more than willing to help fight as my enemies appear to be yours."
Out of Character: : I think this is possibly the time, where the GM could hint at my possible location? Thanks to the telepathic link of the pseudodragon. But just in case I will have the familiar roll on perception.
Edited: anronrosby on 9th Nov, 2017 - 4:30pm
Lora messes up again with the first lock, but the second one pops open almost right away. The door creaks open to reveal a mostly dark hallway with candlelight flickering from occasional sconces.
There are two doorways ahead of you on either side. The one on the left is open, and appears to lead to a lavatory. The one on the right is shut. Snoring can be heard on the other side.
Beyond the doors, the hall intersects another, giving you routes to left and right.
The pseudodragon gives a happy chirp and flaps down towards the group as they prepare to enter. He'll ride on the shoulder of anyone willing to let him, trying Velon's first. He'll occasionally let you know if you're getting closer or further away from his master.
Out of Character: I'm going to say the familiar connection doesn't allow him to pinpoint Tazskan directly, but instead get a vague sense of the strength of the connection between them, which improves with proximity. So it will be a little bit of a game of hot and cold.
Velon accepts the pseudodragon onto his shoulder. He tries the Message spell on it in draconic. "What is your name, my helpful friend?"
He Messages Lawrance too, and gives him a grin if he looks at Velon. "Perhaps you won't be the newest members for much longer!"
Out of Character: . Not sure that the team heard the name Amabalis yet in character, only Tazskan.
Edited: Cinder on 9th Nov, 2017 - 8:41pm