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[Dwarmin]

Johanna padded along, lost in thought.

"...What's Entity/Being in the nine hells is described as a 'Laogzed', anyway?" Johanna said, having recovered some of her cognizance.

Action: Can I identify the species? Also, what's a Laogzed?

[TheBiggerFish]

"Dunno, that's why I asked."

[My Name is Immaterial]

Spoiler: An image of the creatures, for reference. (click to show/hide)

The creatures see pretty happy at Adrik's response, and rasps out "Laogzed, jaci ui wer bensvelkilti [pause], wer bensvelkilti sonear. Jaci [pause] zyak algbo, batobot shio waereic [pause] di jacion. shio laogzed tir ui sone; jaci geou sone froneel. Jaci geou nomenes svaust jilg mitne, jaci geou sone svern waere, jaci geou sone rothe, jaci geou sone kifel nuresi, jaci geou sone hamir vaecaesini, jaci geou sone kifel svess moliki, jaci geou sone nomenes svaust ingellar persvek waereic vur hak jaci geou sone waereic. Hak ergriff jaci geou qe ekess sone, vur jaci geou sone Laogzed.
"Laogzed sone froneel, zyak yth waph bensvelk vur itrewic iwiek ihk wer soneir. demak udoka? Clax hesi [pause] ekik waere.
"Yth re nomenes svaust ingellar persvek waereic."

Spoiler: Draconic (click to show/hide)

"Laogzed, he is the best [pause], the best eater. He [pause] so well, that all caves [pause] of him. Out cave no [pause] of him, so is bad. All Laogzed do is eat; he will eat everything. He will eat those who hold light, he will eat out cave, he will eat rothe, he will eat grey hairs, he will eat spider elves, he will eat gray smooth skins, he will eat those who dwell in caves and then he will eat caves. Then only he will be to eat, and he will eat Laogzed.
"Laogzed eat everything, so we live good and get fat for the eating. Join us? Take our [pause] out cave.
"We are those who dwell in caves."

Adrik:
(Adrik's Intelligence Check: 19+1)
These are Troglodytes. They're a race of primitive reptilian humanoids who carry a repulsive odor which causes harm to those around them. The spoken troglodyte language is apparently derived from a simplified version of the draconic tongue, but this is accompanied by a vast, full vocabulary consisting of smells generated by troglodyte scent glands. Adrik learned of them from his adoptive father, when the dwarf was explaining the multitude of dangers present below ground.
(Adrik's Intelligence Check: 2+1)
Laogzed is a deity from the Mulhorandi pantheon, a god of vegetation, death, the dead, justice, and harvest.

Johanna:
(Johanna's Intelligence Check: 7+4)
These are Troglodytes. They're a race of primitive reptilian humanoids who are known to smell bad.
(Johanna's Intelligence Check: 17+4)
Laogzed is the deity worshipped by troglodytes. Its symbol is an oozing toad-lizard, or a lizard's head. Laogzed's sacred animal is the toad. Laogzed is described as a disgusting, vile being who resembles both a toad and a lizard. It is said that Laogzed is a declining power, a single-minded deity concerned only with filling its disgusting maw with food. It has no interest in its followers or priests aside from how good they might be to eat. Its lack of concern for the Realms or its worship is likely to lead to its eventual extinction

Spoiler: Party Status (click to show/hide)

Adrik Ungart (TheBiggerFish)
37/36+5 HP left
Status: Feeling better.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining: 4d6
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 2/4
Lv. 2: 3/3
Sorcery points : 4/4
Spells
Cantrips/Ray of Frost, True Strike, Prestidigitation, Light, Mending
Lvl 1/Detect Magic, Ice Knife, Magic Missile
Lvl 2/Snilloc's Snowball Swarm, Misty Step
Effects: Aid (+5 HP)
Wielding: Warhammer
Wearing: Traveler's clothes.
2850 XP

Mirella Bergerie (Culise)
35/35 HP left
Status: Fine.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d8
Effects: ~
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 4/4
Lv. 2: 2/3
Channel Divinity : 0/1
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Guidance, Light, Thaumaturgy, Sacred Flame
Lv.1/Detect Magic, Guiding Bolt, Healing Word, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith
Lv.2/Aid, Hold Person, Silence
Domain/
Lv.1/Bless, Cure Wounds
Lv.2/Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon
Wielding: Quarterstaff
Wearing: Chainmail
Inspired!
3507 XP

Johanna Stonesthrow (Dwarmin)
40/35+5 HP left
Arcane Ward: 12/12 HP
Status: Fine.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d6
Effects: Aid (+5 HP), Mage Armor (15 AC)
Abilities:
Arcane Recovery/Ready! (2 Spell Levels)
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 3/4
Lv. 2: 3/3
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Poison Spray, Firebolt, Acid Splash, Minor Illusion
Lv.1/ Silent Image, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield, Ice Knife, Absorb Elements
Lv.2/ Blur, Phantasmal Force
Wielding: Warhammer
Wearing: Fashionable robes
3607 XP

Arwen Dunwood (Felixsparks)
37/36+5 HP left
Status: Feeling better.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d10
Effects: Aid (+5 HP)
Abilities:
Action Surge/Ready!
Second Wind/Ready! (1d10+4)
Lv. 1: 2/3
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Firebolt, Thunderclap
Lv.1/Magic Missile, Witch Bolt, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands
Wielding: Longsword and shield
Wearing: Chainmail
3857 XP

Map.

[Dwarmin]

"Ah, I recall now...Laogzed. Fairly disgusting, that one. They described him pretty well enough I don't have much to add-except, that he doesn't really care for his followers or priests...I'm not sure how much they care about him in turn, though it might be the difference between friendly contact and them trying to offer us on an altar."

She responded to the creatures, far more noble accented Draconic tongue. She had learned from a Dragon, anyway.

"Demak wux ihk svabol, thurirli?"

Spoiler: Draconic (click to show/hide)

"Join you for what, friends?"

[TheBiggerFish]

((Is there a Draconic translator I should know about?))
"Right.

... Take our... Out of the cave... There's a word they spoke we didn't smell, I bet..."

[FelixSparks]

Arwen approaches, and nods.

"Interesting dialect. Haven't heard Draconic spoken like that before." He nods, listening to the chatting. The Eater, huh...

Arwen too, rolls his checks!

[My Name is Immaterial]

"Demak persvek itheik ihk laogzed! Yth xinpivi ihk jacion! Tuor ocuir?" The troglodyte gestures at the cave walls around him.

Spoiler: Draconic (click to show/hide)

"Join in wait for Laogzed! We picture for Him! Want see?"
The words 'picture' and 'see' sound more off than normal, as if there was something unsaid.

Arwen:
(Arwen's Intelligence Check: 10+2)
These are Troglodytes. They're a race of primitive reptilian humanoids who are known to smell bad. Arwen's old ex-adventurer coworkers said they smelled so bad it hurt.
(Arwen's Intelligence Check: 9+2)
Laogzed is the deity worshipped by troglodytes. By all accounts, Laogzed is a disgusting entity.

Spoiler: Party Status (click to show/hide)

Adrik Ungart (TheBiggerFish)
37/36+5 HP left
Status: Feeling better.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining: 4d6
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 2/4
Lv. 2: 3/3
Sorcery points : 4/4
Spells
Cantrips/Ray of Frost, True Strike, Prestidigitation, Light, Mending
Lvl 1/Detect Magic, Ice Knife, Magic Missile
Lvl 2/Snilloc's Snowball Swarm, Misty Step
Effects: Aid (+5 HP)
Wielding: Warhammer
Wearing: Traveler's clothes.
2850 XP

Mirella Bergerie (Culise)
35/35 HP left
Status: Fine.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d8
Effects: ~
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 4/4
Lv. 2: 2/3
Channel Divinity : 0/1
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Guidance, Light, Thaumaturgy, Sacred Flame
Lv.1/Detect Magic, Guiding Bolt, Healing Word, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith
Lv.2/Aid, Hold Person, Silence
Domain/
Lv.1/Bless, Cure Wounds
Lv.2/Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon
Wielding: Quarterstaff
Wearing: Chainmail
Inspired!
3507 XP

Johanna Stonesthrow (Dwarmin)
40/35+5 HP left
Arcane Ward: 12/12 HP
Status: Fine.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d6
Effects: Aid (+5 HP), Mage Armor (15 AC)
Abilities:
Arcane Recovery/Ready! (2 Spell Levels)
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 3/4
Lv. 2: 3/3
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Poison Spray, Firebolt, Acid Splash, Minor Illusion
Lv.1/ Silent Image, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield, Ice Knife, Absorb Elements
Lv.2/ Blur, Phantasmal Force
Wielding: Warhammer
Wearing: Fashionable robes
3607 XP

Arwen Dunwood (Felixsparks)
37/36+5 HP left
Status: Feeling better.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d10
Effects: Aid (+5 HP)
Abilities:
Action Surge/Ready!
Second Wind/Ready! (1d10+4)
Lv. 1: 2/3
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Firebolt, Thunderclap
Lv.1/Magic Missile, Witch Bolt, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands
Wielding: Longsword and shield
Wearing: Chainmail
3857 XP

Map.

[Dwarmin]

"It's entirely possible they want to sacrifice us...or, they want to be our friends.

I'm for seeing which. If they are the sort who eat random people, we're better off dealing with them ourselves-so that can't hurt anyone anymore. If they are friendly, we could use their help infiltrating the cave-I'm sure they know of many secret tunnels and passages even the cultists are ignorant of. It's a worthy risk."

Action: I vote for Lizardfolk friendship!

[FelixSparks]

Arwen thought for a moment, noting the omitted words AND the strange sound of the words. He shakes his head and begins to speak to the Troglodytes in their own tongue.

"Wux renthisja di katimai di sililos. Si huven ekess vucot svaklar astahii re. Si tepoha creolnali si zklaen discuss mrith astahi. Mrith wer edge di sia cayosin, probably."

Spoiler: Translation (click to show/hide)

you spoke of servants of purple. i wish to know where they are. i have something i must discuss with them. with the edge of my blade, probably.

[My Name is Immaterial]

The troglodyte seems shocked. "Dout caex renthisjic?!"
"Wer katimai di sililos re batobot idol," the troglodyte says, gesturing towards the east, "svaklar astahii xurwk wer tilsin bikil sthyri. Wer waere gethrisjic bekiwilt, astahii [pause] wer tiamo waere."

Spoiler: Draconic (click to show/hide)

"Your sword speaks?!"
"The servants of purple are that way, where they make the lizard dog men. The cave goes deeper, they [pause] the whole cave."

Spoiler: Party Status (click to show/hide)

Adrik Ungart (TheBiggerFish)
37/36+5 HP left
Status: Feeling better.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining: 4d6
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 2/4
Lv. 2: 3/3
Sorcery points : 4/4
Spells
Cantrips/Ray of Frost, True Strike, Prestidigitation, Light, Mending
Lvl 1/Detect Magic, Ice Knife, Magic Missile
Lvl 2/Snilloc's Snowball Swarm, Misty Step
Effects: Aid (+5 HP)
Wielding: Warhammer
Wearing: Traveler's clothes.
2850 XP

Mirella Bergerie (Culise)
35/35 HP left
Status: Fine.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d8
Effects: ~
Abilities:
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 4/4
Lv. 2: 2/3
Channel Divinity : 0/1
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Guidance, Light, Thaumaturgy, Sacred Flame
Lv.1/Detect Magic, Guiding Bolt, Healing Word, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith
Lv.2/Aid, Hold Person, Silence
Domain/
Lv.1/Bless, Cure Wounds
Lv.2/Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon
Wielding: Quarterstaff
Wearing: Chainmail
Inspired!
3507 XP

Johanna Stonesthrow (Dwarmin)
40/35+5 HP left
Arcane Ward: 12/12 HP
Status: Fine.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d6
Effects: Aid (+5 HP), Mage Armor (15 AC)
Abilities:
Arcane Recovery/Ready! (2 Spell Levels)
Spells Remaining Today
Lv. 1: 3/4
Lv. 2: 3/3
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Poison Spray, Firebolt, Acid Splash, Minor Illusion
Lv.1/ Silent Image, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Shield, Ice Knife, Absorb Elements
Lv.2/ Blur, Phantasmal Force
Wielding: Warhammer
Wearing: Fashionable robes
3607 XP

Arwen Dunwood (Felixsparks)
37/36+5 HP left
Status: Feeling better.
Death Saves Remaining:3/3
Resting HD Remaining:4d10
Effects: Aid (+5 HP)
Abilities:
Action Surge/Ready!
Second Wind/Ready! (1d10+4)
Lv. 1: 2/3
Spells Prepared
Cantrips/Firebolt, Thunderclap
Lv.1/Magic Missile, Witch Bolt, Absorb Elements, Burning Hands
Wielding: Longsword and shield
Wearing: Chainmail
3857 XP

Map.

[Dwarmin]

((OOC: Hey guys, can we get everyones opinion here? Either we're following/fighting the Lizardfolk or just going straight into the dungeon. Or do I just need to drag everyone around by the ears again? ))

[FelixSparks]

Arwen nods. That information would come in handy. For now...

"Thric, merely vin expression. Si apologize ihk tikil confusion. Yth geou demak wux ihk vi moxt while, sva wer zi gekip.

[Dwarmin]

Johanna coughed.

"Work on your syntax, boy!"


"Jaci jahus ekess yenta... Thric, batobot jahus filki vin haiyear siofmea. Si mi bivai ihk sia jikmadator ricin."

[My Name is Immaterial]

They seem initially confused at Arwen's butchering of the language, but when he agrees to come along, they get excited.
"Axun, axun! Bensvelk, bensvelk! Confn, confn! Yth majak wux toma di xinpiviri vur visp wux svanoa Laogzed daska vur opsolada wer waereic!"

Spoiler: Draconic (click to show/hide)

"Yes, yes! Good, good! Come, come! We give you sight of pictures and tell you how Laogzed mothered and fathered the caves!"

[Dwarmin]

"Eh, what's the worse that can happen!

Come on, let's go visit the lizards. Hopefully they can find us a back entrance..."

Action: We're following them, apparently!