We exit a service ramp out of the sewers into the streets
of Waterdeep spotting almost 2 dozen Kenku running off. Or rather, trotting
off. Their feathered arms flapping as if these bird-creatures are trying to
take flight. But more important, Izzy spies one bird carrying what we seek…the Stone of Gollorr. And at Izzy’s
mumbled spell, the bird disintegrates in a buff of feathers; the stone tumbling
in air. Grabbed by another Kenku running with the pack. Seconds later, like a
blur with cat reflexes, Ignatio sprints ahead of us reaching the pack and
delivering Chilling-Touch to
the stone-carrier. Staggered but still alive, the Kenku ‘caws’ in defiance as
it trots out of reach. Only to grow new feathers as a crossbow bolt impales its
back. The stone tinkles as it bounces in the street beside the fallen Kenku,
only to be scooped up by another bird.
