Delve the Fifteenth

[Makofan]

You head south to the enchanters' area - the map seems to be accurate. In the corridor leading south at the intersection are two bored ogres. When they see you, one asks "What's you's want?"

[kipper]

"We would like to talk to the Enchanters, if you please.", Maloof replies.

[Makofan]

"OK, you's choose two of you go talk, rest stay here"

[kipper]

"Surely they're not scared of the likes of us?" Maloof replies in (mock) shock.

Assuming this ruse doesn't work (I'd think the chances are low, but these are ogres and might be fooled), do we want to comply or just leave? The greatest risk here I think is that those we send would return back charmed. Who would we want to send? Maloof would like to go since it's 'his' plan, do we have a volunteer to accompany him? Someone with good saving throws vs spells! Should we leave our valuables behind (particularly magic items)?

[mushgnome]

Franklin volunteers! He has pretty good saving throw vs spells. He'll bring his magic sword (since it's presumably of no use to a magic user) but will leave the rest of his magic items behind with the potential rescue party.

[Makofan]

"Two of them, two of you. Them's the rules" says the ogre

[kipper]

"Pffft, fine then," Maloof says dismissively to the ogres. "Let's go," he says to Franklin. "Don't tell me you're coming with us too?", he then says to the ogres.

Regardless, Maloof heads south with Franklin.

Maloof will leave his cloak of elvenkind behind, the boots I think he'll have to wear because otherwise he'd be barefooted. He'll leave his pack (and treasure) behind as well. He'll bring his daggers.

[mushgnome]

Franklin is wearing his armor. He is carrying his magic sword and shield. He leaves his gold and magic items behind with the main party. He hesitates for a moment before handing the ring of invisibility over to Aldbane.

Then he heads south with Maloof. He doesn't say much and keeps a wary eye as he edges past the ogres.

[Makofan]

Are the other party members doing anything in particular?

[merias]

"Splitting the party seems like a bad idea," Aldbane muses. He waits for his companions to return, or shout for help.