Ch. 76: The Adventurers Visit the Primitive Bullywugs and then the Bugbear Tribe

Dungeon Master (GM): In the cliff wall, at the point indicated on the City Map, are three large clefts. The openings are 4 to 5 feet wide and are spaced 10 to 16 feet apart. The area around the openings is somewhat clear of vegetation, although swampy. Plants that do grow here are mostly stripped of leaves and trampled down. Muck and slop cover the floor of the cave mouths. I should point out since they inhibit the cliff wall you had to get across on boats to the area of shoreline that rims the crater to get here.   Leera Stonefist: from our friendly mongrelmen   Dungeon Master (GM): correct   Buddy D.: sweet   Dungeon Master (GM): So it's daylight and none of the bullywug frogmen are currently visible outside of the cave entrances take it from there and discuss on what to do.   Buddy D.: what should we do leera   Camlin: you there roxi   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Hey!! In the caves!!"   Camlin: ooh ok, lol   Dungeon Master (GM): the sound of silence greets here, however, if they are lounging around inside they know there could be a visitor now.   Camlin: can we edge closer to the cave   Dungeon Master (GM): of course   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Bangs her buckler on the haft of her axe   Dungeon Master (GM): and still nothing responds back   Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "They're waiting..."   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Lets not keep them waiting much longer"   Camlin: lets get them   Dungeon Master (GM): hold up   Camlin: oops   Dungeon Master (GM): you are greeted by two bullywugs waving spears at you and trying to communicate in a croaking lanugage.   Xilicien: Do I understand any of it?   Dungeon Master (GM): do you know bullywug? if not nope   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "We are friendly"   Xilicien: I know a number of languages, but that is not one of them.   Dungeon Master (GM): it appears they heard you but you don't know if they understood what do you do now?   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "We want to talk!!"   Dungeon Master (GM): they simply continue to wave their spears at you. in a 'back-off sort of way   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "So much for being friends"   Dungeon Master (GM): the inside floor of the cave is muddy here and filled with refuse   Camlin: Y'all better slow your roll bull frog or W'ELL make frog legs outta you   Dungeon Master (GM): again they hear you but seem to be trying to tell you to get lost   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Lets go, no sense standing around here"   Dungeon Master (GM): ok, looks like you simply retreat back out without attacking   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Lets try the other caves maybe one is friendly"   Dungeon Master (GM): they do not follow you out so do you just got back to the city or are you doing anything else while here?   Leera Stonefist: going to check the other caves see if any are friendly   Camlin: them damn bullfrogs are up there   Dungeon Master (GM): up ahead are two more bullywug guards who croak and wave spears at the approaching party   Camlin: should we kill tham?   Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Okay forget this they dont want to be friends, leave 'em"   Dungeon Master (GM): your paladin current does not detect any evil intent from when going into the first cave by the way   Leera Stonefist: ok they just dont want to be friends thats fine   Dungeon Master (GM): are the lions visible or just there, just in case?   Leera Stonefist: just there in case a fight starts   Dungeon Master (GM): Xilicien do you have a comprehend language spell? ok   Leera Stonefist: brb   Xilicien: Do you speak undercommon?

Dungeon Master (GM): are you saying that to the bullywugs or the other characters? &nbsp; Xilicien: Bullywugs. &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: Back &nbsp; Xilicien: In the respective language. &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok, you say that in undercommon and they still appear clueless &nbsp; Xilicien: Unfortunately, I lack comprehend languages as a spell. &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: If we find it on a scroll or in a spellbook we can come back for now I guess its back to the city &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): alright ok with buddy and devin? &nbsp; Camlin: i agree with going back to the city &nbsp; Xilicien: Yes. &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): The note showing locations:&nbsp; <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/10101189/general-discussions-and-shenanigans-thread-number-10/?pageforid=10178054#post-10178054" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/10101189/general-discussions-and-shenanigans-thread-number-10/?pageforid=10178054#post-10178054</a> &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: T6 and then T2 Terminatrix? hehe &nbsp; Camlin: sounds good &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): the phase spider temple, the cave entrance at the east of the swamp. The B area and the Frogman mound are the main ones left &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: willing to write off the spiders and the frogmen in their pallisade &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): Buddy and Devin, your thoughts now please &nbsp; Camlin: i am kinda lost lol I am looking at the old sheets to catch up I agree with leera &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok, well Roqar knows the phase spiders will be tough due to their nature to disappear then attack. The Frogman mound at location K is surrounded by that palisade of logs that lean outward with sharp spikes and area B is a cliff side deal. in the swamp area you know that there are giant and regular crocodiles to deal with &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: Ha Roqar would say F* this place I'm outta here &nbsp; Camlin: hahahah &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): That's Roxxi's Character in the other game Devin a rogue thief half-elf female, that enjoys company in her cast iron tub &nbsp; Xilicien: Phase spiders? &nbsp; Camlin: that tub was fkn heavy &nbsp; Lord Cromther: hi all &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: They come out of walls floor ceiling and attack then pass through again Hey Cromther &nbsp; Lord Cromther: whats going on &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): nothing much at the moment, they have decided to forgo attacking the primitive bullywugs &nbsp; Xilicien: That was an inquisitive suggestion. &nbsp; Camlin: how can we get a scoll &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: just gabbing about where to go next my vote is kill some bugbears avoid the phase spiders and pallisade &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): even though Cromther did not detect evil intent it is known that they side with the Yuan-ti and bugbears &nbsp; Camlin: to learn the language &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): you need to find one! &nbsp; Camlin: lol geez any magic shops in town that likes outsiders &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: no way we can get one of yuan ti to make one for us &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): no, just the market street area, selling mainly basic stuff or gems and jewelry and basic armor but not arms for a reason &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: keep arms locked up we keep busting in and stealing them &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): yep &nbsp; Xilicien: or if we could find another mage, we might be able to exchange knowledge of a couple spells. &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): I could initiate the raid on the compound to lead into the next module. &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: how bout we go kill the bugbears if we have not already? &nbsp; Camlin: brb &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok, with that, you killed off their original leader and shaman. There could be a new leader now of course let me bring up that area map and you all can decide on invading them or not. &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: About the sub if you dont cancel before the 1st its automatic they take it or whatever your start date is, it auto renews &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): alright &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ha! I lost your place on the map! I had to move you down ok, if you are venturing inside the compound I need to see where the tokens go you hear the sounds of what sounds like kids playing though in a language you may not understand unless you know bugbear to your north and west a little &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Anyone have any problem with kids and axes?" &nbsp; Camlin: nope &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok, so if you are going in to deal with them get moving! &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Cause I am not going to just kill the adults and leave their kids to die, its all or nothing" &nbsp; Camlin: i agree

I think its cruel to leave them &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok, right up ahead bugbear kids are visible with an adult male and female with them a taller more stocky one approaches you from the south! in common, he says, "Hey you all there! Hold up! Where do you think you are going?!" &nbsp; Xilicien: Where ever these ass holes take me.. &nbsp; Camlin: lol &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Raises her axe "Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Dying times here" &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "So I see, Look if you are here to make trade for wares then ok, if you are here to cause trouble then get lost before I holler for the others." &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Go ahead and holler, We'll wait" &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "Looks like the dwarf woman wants to pick a fight?" &nbsp; Camlin: I think hairy woman are sexy jk &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "Very well then, (Rest shouted in Bugbear)." three more come immediately running over, their weapons drawn but do not yet attack. &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: Leera summons the lions &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): then 2 more come from the north &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: BRB &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): then another one appears also from the north and a little east &nbsp; Lord Cromther: detect evil &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "Still feel like fighting lady dwarf?" ok, you do not get any evil intent from them currently the thing is you know they will do the Yuan-ti's bidding and that's when their evil ways show mostly &nbsp; (From Lord Cromther): &nbsp;question are they evil anyway even if they are not giving evil intent &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: Yes thats why I came here they serve evil &nbsp; (To Lord Cromther): &nbsp;Really only devils and demons would shine outright evil to you all the time and other similar creatures but ones like the bugbears, won't show as evil unless they planned to do so. In this case they are simply trying to protect the compound. &nbsp; Camlin: swerve us or die &nbsp; Camlin: serve &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "What is in it for us if we serve you?" &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "You get to live in peace, you may not be evil, but those you serve, are evil" &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "Our dealings with the Yuan-Ti have been benefitual for us, are you saying you have more to offer?" &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "Perhaps if you lower your weapons you can go speak to the boss about this and we will not attack, but any sign of your hands on your weapons, the deal is off."

Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "We offer you a life of freedom, the yuan ti dont care about you in their plans, if they manage to summon their demon lord, you will all be killed" &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Thats good enough for me" &nbsp; Bugbear Veteran #01 -I3c The Bugbear Says, "Interesting to know if true. Pleas follow me if you wish to speak to the boss." going to follow him in? &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: Yes weapons lowered lions go into hiding &nbsp; Camlin: tes yes &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): alright &nbsp; Female Bugbear #01 -I6 The Bugbear Says, "These folks would like to have a word with you Boss. They want us to join in the cause and abandon the Yuan-ti." &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "Hey Boss, The Yuan ti are trying to summon a demon lord, if they do, your people will all die, join us and live out your life" &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Oh Ha Ha Ha! This had better be good and not a waste of my time! Go on continue to speak! What is your offer here! We know the Yuan-Ti have been under constant attack and show weakness. How are you better for us?" &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "I for one, have no intent on attacking, however the Dwarf speaks the truth &amp; we will have to stop you, if you if you aid them." &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Yes, I know of Sertrous and even Xanathon. The Yuan-Ti claims Sertrous is coming to rule over us all, offering prosterity." &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "The Yuan ti see you as cattle to be used and left for dead after their demon comes" &nbsp; Camlin: death is what he brings &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "With the Yuan-Ti being attacked and more subdued each time, I have had my doubts yes." &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "Demons, offering prosperity? Ha! A devil I could believe, however demons revel in chaos." &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "You, I must admit, speak the truth." &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "The only thing this demon will bring is death and destruction upon the world" &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Where does your knowledge of this come from?" [Zoldathra the YT abomination] &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: We have found a journal or something right? or has it all been word of mouth? &nbsp; Camlin: amen to that leera death and destruction &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): word of mouth from Zoldathra and his followers. the journal you may be thinking of is the tablet pass they use to ID each other. ok, so let's just say you mention him &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "We have contacts, rebels of the cause, Yuan-Ti who see the foolishness of their peoples plan, Yuan_Ti who wish to remain alive." &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter Says, "We have spoken with a Yuan ti who knows the truth, his name is Zoldathra" &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Zoldathra, i know personally and he does not seem like the rebel type. This is most interesting considering his status among the Yuan Ti, yes. " &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "I offer you a truce, however, if the Yuan-Ti order us to attack you, we must do as told or we face their wrath." &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter sighs "I guess that’s the best we can do, guess we are done here &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Very well then. This meeting is over, have a good day!" &nbsp; Leera Stonefist The Dwarf Fighter side eyes the conscientious objector Xilicien &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "Have you knowledge of any mages in the area?" &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Mages? only Zoldathra and our former shaman whom was slain along with our previous leader." &nbsp; Camlin: shes a biatch &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "With that we shall part." &nbsp; The Boss -I6 The Bugbear Says, "Oh, and that girl the mongrelmen keep around, she is said to be a mage. That is all I know." [Ok, so now what is next for you all?]

Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "This is good to know, I thank you." If we can get to her &amp; she's not hostile, the girl of which they spake may be able to teach me something. What do you guys think? &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): King Coal has a thing for her you know &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: Shes not hostile no idea what she has worth a try &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): so she's not hard to get a hold of &nbsp; Xilicien: This is useful. &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): Aratheas is her name Xilicien &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "An audience with you Aratheas?" &nbsp; Aratheas The Elf Mystic Says, "Yes, what is it Xilicien you wish to speak of?" &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: As for whats next, hm, how bout the raid, we skip town? &nbsp; Xilicien The Elven Magic-User Says, "Perhaps we could exchange knowledge of spells?" &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): Yes I could initiate that which then leads to the chase towards the shrine of tamoachan but perhaps we wait over this next week so I can try to get two more regulars into the game? &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: sure &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok, with the rest of then then, that we stop here and begin things leading to the next module??? &nbsp; Camlin: yes &nbsp; Devin M.: Yeah, taht's okay. &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: sounds good &nbsp; Devin M.: *that's &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): alright then! I will knuckle down on making sure things are ready and try to get the new players! OK, Thank you all for playing tonight and I will see you all next Sunday! &nbsp; Leera Stonefist: CYA &nbsp; Devin M.: Goodbye. &nbsp; Camlin: later yall &nbsp; Aratheas The Elf Mystic Says, "Yes, I can do that let me get my spell book" she shows you the spell book and I will message you what she has Devin &nbsp; Devin M.: Okay, thanks. &nbsp; Dungeon Master (GM): ok yea i will just message you her spells sub-menu and you can see from there ok, sent to you now