Viconia' s Return to the Underdark

[Galadria1]

GALADRIA"An excellent thought, Velkin! But what if some former acquaintance or family member spots her? And you? Do you know anyone in Mezzobaranshan? We have talked little of you and your Mistress. Can we know a little about her before we hazard ourselves in the streets and alleys of that great Drow city?"

[Dreamer128]

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Originally posted by Galadria1:
GALADRIA"An excellent thought, Velkin! But what if some former acquaintance or family member spots her? And you? Do you know anyone in Mezzobaranshan? We have talked little of you and your Mistress. Can we know a little about her before we hazard ourselves in the streets and alleys of that great Drow city?"

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There are few people left that can recognize her, so that wont be a problem. And since her intire family is presumed dead, no one will recognize a corpse.

[Galadria1]

VICONIA (looks at Velkin somewhat less hostilly than is her wont)True, Velkin, my mother is dead, and my brother a Drider, but how about my sisters? Wouldn't some of them likely still be alive? I had fourteen, and though I (looks sidelong at Galadria), er, accidentally killed one of them, as I told Attalus, long ago. I know really nothing of the current state of House DeVir.
ATTALUS (looks ashamed) Uh, Vicky, I never told you , because I thought it might cause you grief, but Drizzt Do'Urden told me, when we met him that time, that his own House Do'Urden destroyed House DeVir the night that he was born. He recognized your name, when you introduced yourself, and told me later, privately. I'm sorry that I kept that from you, but now, I guess, it's all for the best."
VICONIA(she is stricken with a strange mixture of relief and grief)(pats Attalus on the arm) "Never mind, Attalus, I'm sure you thought it in my best interests."

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[Galadria1]

GALADRIA"Velkin, I think you have a very good idea, but the problem will lie in the escape, I fear. Lolth will surely rouse the city against us, and we shall have to flee quickly. I am hoping that perhaps Vespe, with her history of emnity with Lolth, would have either spies in the city, or access that could provide us with an exit. Do you and Viconia come up with a plausible House Badge and a set of uniforms, and I shall see if I can come up with something."
VICONIA(sulkily) "Well, Velkin, since my Mistress bid me, I must work with you. Do you suppose that we could be a mission from some other town, such as Ched Nasa or Ust'Natha? I am familiar with badges of those towns>"

[shadowhound]

All the while a figure in a dark cloak is hideing in shadows listening and watching as he has been since the begining, wondering how he can use this information to his advantage and all the while keeping a eye on their money pouches.

[Skydracgrrl]

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Originally posted by Galadria1:
[QB](Before Wespe can reply, a messenger somes buzzing in. She touches antennae with Wespe, and the Queen turns back to Galadria.
Wespe"Before you can interview my drow, we have word of a drow patrol, bearing with it two surfacers. Does this interest you? Might they be friends of yours?"
Galadria"Surfacers? Captive of the Drow? We certainly are. Can you lead us to them?"
Wespe "Certainly. Mnnina. lead them to it."
(They go to an ambush point selected bt Mnnina. Before long, a drow patrol, boasting of its achievements, comes carelessly alon, bearing two prisoners.) The party attacks, killing all the drow and rescuing the prisoners)QB]

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OOC- *reading the posts, suddenly jumps out of chair* oh no! i missed my cue! *hurriedly scraps together a post* erm, so i already know you guys? perhaps you mistook us for someone else, and are disapointed but curious as to how we got captured...? just an idea. ^_^;;
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IC- Skye was very confused. One moment, she was sitting in the middle of the woods screaming at Lyulfe about their current predicament(sp?), then suddenly she's knocked out and wakes up to the company of drow, who seem very content in their kidnapping job. And now all the drow are dead, and their getting dragged along by this giant insect thingy, and now currently sitting in a dark, dingy dungeon! (ooh, look at all the "d"s ^.^). Luylfe sat calmly on the floor in his male elven form, watching Skye pace back and forth as she thought over the sudden events that took place since only a fortnight ago. His oddly shaded violet eyes reflected the flickering torchlight, as he considered their current position. "Sit down. Wearing a groove in the floor isn't going to help us any, because this floor is too think to dig through," Lyulfe called softly to Skye in her native elven tongue, trying to sooth her nerves. "You're a flying creature of sorts," she said, ignoring Lyulfe's comment, "What is the deal with these weird flying creatures? Are they going to eat us, or make us fight or what? You related in any way?" Before Lyulfe could give a reply, one of the creatures flew up. "Well, looks like whatever they want us for, we're needed now," Lyulfe said, slightly sarcastic.
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OOC- uh, this alright? ^_^;;

[Galadria1]

OOC>> Fine, Skye, you've just had a confusing day. Shadowhound, our purses are heavy but well-guarded. Give us your best shot! IC>>
Galadria(goes over to Skye) "Well, I see that you are coming to your senses. I am Galadria, a mage, leading this party. I am glad that we could be of service. Rest here, and I shall be back to speak to you, again. This is my husband, Attalus. He will see to you and your companion until then."
ATTALUS "Hello. Like my wife, I am glad to see you well. Fear not those two drow over there, they are Velkin and Viconia, our trusty comrades. Over there are Secretmaster and Skip, our friends and thieves, who scout and fight for us in turns. That mysterious figure in blue is Neb, who I believe is a Psionic. Lastly, that little being who flits around looking adoringly at Skip is Mnnina, a vespa who has a crush on him."

[Galadria1]

GALADRIA(Returns to the throneroom; to Wespe)
"Hail again, O Queen. Our mission was successful, our fellow surfacers rescued. Now, as to our reward. I would know of you if you have some secret access to the drow city of Mezzobaranshan, so that we might flee quickly after we strike a blow against Lolth. Also, I would know if any among your drow refugees has recently been in Mezzobaranshan, so that we might exploit whatever turmoil might be affecting them, there."
WESPE
"After such heroics, I should be seen as ungrateful, indeed if I denied you access to my drow guests. As to your first question, yes, I have a spy in Mezzobaranshan, and a secret tunnel by which she communicates with me. I would ask that you only be discreet in your use of it, for my spy, whose name is Chorania Baenrae, is of much use to me." (turns to aide) "Bzzrzz, show her to the drow quarters."
(they go to a section of the freat hive hollowed out to hold several beds. Several drow leap up on their entry.)
SOLUFEREN "Who is this come to us? Wait, I recognize you. Galadria! It is I, Soluferen. Remember, from Ust'Natha? I fled after you showed me mercy, and have ended up, here."
GALADRIA "Yes, Soluferen, I remember you. Well met. Are any of your fellow drow from Mezzobaranshan? Please ask them if any unrest is present, these days.
SOLUFEREN (speaks to one of his fellows. Galadria notes that they are mostly male, except for one sulky female in the corner. Her hair is curly, and her face a perfect oval. What a magnificent creature! She would like to hear her story, but for now there was no time) "Galadria, this is Veldren DoSpann. He says that Mezzobaranshan is all astir with rumors since several war patrols have disappeared without a trace. They fear a surface elf incursion or some unknown monster, so war preparations are underway. Will this help you?"
GALADRIA "Yes, Soluferen, it will. Many thanks. Now, I must go back, but perhaps we shall meet again." (Returns to the group making preparations for entry to Mezzobaranshan)

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[Dreamer128]

Its impossible that a member of house Beanre is a spy for this creature. Each member of the family and staff has his or her mind probed from time to time. This must be a trap!

[Galadria1]

GALADRIA(to Velkyn) "Hmmm. There is much to think on in what you say." (Returns to Throneroom}(To Wespe)"Highness, one of my comrades, a drow against Lolth, reports that it is impossible for a member of that House to be a spy. Can you enlighten me?"
Wespe"That is true, and that is why Chorania is my spy. She failed her mind probe, and fled to the College of Wizards, where she took the place of a male mage known as the Faceless One. She hates her House for this reason. She has injured herself and pretended to be this Faceless One. I have a minmd link with her, and shall tell her to expect you."

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