Zarra had spent a fair bit of time split from the group after entering the city, though letting Velon know quietly before doing so, and otherwise keeping herself inconspicuous. She will make sure to follow any instructions given at the checkpoints.
Originslly the drow will try to keep her hood up and mask over her face, with goggles, but when asked by the guards to remove her mask Zarra will so as to help minimize suspicion.
Depite feeling exposed and worried of trouble, Zarra will try to do some shopping of her own and if she can find a better bow then what the drow currently had. Also she will seek to do some general shopping, and even see what the black market is selling.
Specific Action: Seeking a +2 long bow if possible, and she could also try to find a silence stone of her own. Possibly going black market areas as well to find better deals and see what is there.
Out of Character: : Mattering how this turns out, I will see having Zarra join the others and meet Lia.
I will make a few rolls now, counting Insight to make sure she's not given any bad deals, Perception to keep an eye out for trouble, and Investigation to perhaps find the black markets or generally navigate the city.
Edited: Thomaslee on 19th Jan, 2018 - 4:03am
Tazskan, finishes his productive shopping, thanks to some of Lia's bargaining expertise.
He has gathered at the tavern with the other's, and enjoys a cold mug of ale. He orders a bowl of nibbles in the form of dried fruit and nuts, for the group to enjoy.
He, relaxes taking in the ambiance, music, and also wonders if there is any spicy, grilled meat on the menu tonight. Because he quite fancy's it.
Tazskan's ears perk up at the mention of fantastical tales from Lia.
"Lia, my dear none of us can forget easily our past adventures together. Some of us lucky to come out alive at all," he pauses for effect.
"Consider the fearsome dragon, Glazhael able to frighten the bravest of souls, with its mere presence.
"We survived, facing the mighty vampire Sandesyl, and even the slimy Rezmir, a powerful, half black dragon, could not prevail against us," Tazskan adds proudly.
He raises his mug of ale, to his comrades.
"Here's to more fantastic, and dangerous adventures that await us," after speaking he quickly, guzzles down the ale.
Ready, to order more.
He wonder's if Nikolaos, will perform later? Or what manner of entertainment awaits?
Mari eyes the dragonborn." Past triumphs are wonderful. Just remember that the bigger the triumph the more attention we draw. I'm sure that enemies across these realms are taking note of our victories. We can't imagine what planning is currently being done. Its the same thing with this sky castle. It is truly amazing. It sets a huge target on us. It will need a small army to garrison it. How safe is it right now? "Mari shakes her head. A frown creases her face.
Nikolaos greets his friends as they enter. "Greetings, I hope your trips to the market were as fruitful as mine! The owners have allowed me to play the music for this evening's performance, I hope you all will enjoy it."
"Poljen, don't think just because I am performing doesn't mean that I will not rise to the challenge of facing you in a drinking competition. I even bought myself a cup to commemorate my upcoming victory."
Nikolaos takes the stage to warm up the gathering for the show. Along with a pitcher of beer and his mug decorated with the face of a frowning dwarf. During the performance he provides music to enhance the play.
Afterwards he plays music including a new song using the words from Lawarance's poem taking out Cratol's name and the part about the werewolves.
Specific Action: making heavy use of guidance for himself and the actors. Will also use a bardic inspiration to help during the most critical scene.
Out of Character: Edit is the use of prestidigitation, Thaurmaturgy, and minor illusion during the performance enough to give advantage on the roll as well?
Edited: Kingowlbear on 19th Jan, 2018 - 3:25pm
Tazskan's hears mention of a drinking competion.
"That sounds interesting, maybe we all can have a go at that,"?
"We, could even try an arm wrestle or two,"? He adds, with a smile.
Tazskan, gives heart felt applause for Nikolaos performance.
"Bravo, well done," Tazskan shouts.
Feeling, a bit peckish he seeks out the nearest bartender, or wench.
"Excuse me, do you have any spicy, grilled meat on the menu tonight,"? Taskan asks.
Adding his own comments into the conversation, Lawrance speaks up "The castle is a grand target, yes. Even more so with the fact that we took it from the cultists, they will be slavering to get it back. Good, I say! Let them come! As long as we are wise and take precautions, the castle is about as unassailable a target as you can get while still staying on this plane. We don't have a schedule, unlike them, and we will be choosing our targets in various ways, so they can't easily muster forces to meet us. Given a few months of use, we will have that castle even better protected by magic and weapon. We shall also have to make good use of spells to ensure we don't get any saboteurs or cultists snuck aboard, too."
"I figure that, if the cultists are distracted by our depredations on their strongholds, they will be less able to accomplish their main goal."
Snacking lightly on the various fruits and nuts, he sips at his magicked mead, enjoying the stage show. When it comes to the point of hearing Nikolaos' song incorporating his poem, he cocks his head slightly and says "That's sounds… familiar. Have I heard this before? Did he sing this for us recently, or something?" Puzzled, he continues listening to the end, drink forgotten in his hand for the duration.
Edited: Gknightbc on 19th Jan, 2018 - 3:57pm
Mari shakes her head." I'm not speaking only of the cultists Lawrance. There are other forces at work here." She looks uncertain and then speaks up." Lia and Velon.... I need to speak to you two later on. There is something that I need to tell you. It can wait until after this performance though." She watches the performance with a distracted smile upon her face.
Lia raises an eyebrow at hearing Mari say this." That's fine Mari. I hope you finally share what has been bothering you." She then focuses on the performance and is very impressed. Her esteem for Nikolaos goes up considerably. Lia claps at the show's conclusion." Well done, well done. Nikolaos, most impressive." Her green eyes shimmer as she studies him.
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Edited: Kyrroeth on 19th Jan, 2018 - 4:16pm
At the mention of other forces, Lawrance studies her pensive face for a bit, shrugging before returning back to the stage show "Inform us, when you can, then. The more information we have, the better equipped we will be to defeat them."