poisons are only available in the dusk market which moves every day and is only open before ducks.Only for ducks? Racist!
I really smurfed that one...it was suppose to be dusk, not ducks.
Andrea's eyes crack open in the morning. Despite assuring Orsin that she would keep watch all night, she slipped into a dreamless sleep after just a couple of hours.
Pushing herself up, Andrea worked her shoulders and looks down at the still dozing Orsin.
Just a little more sleep for him, he deserves it. After splashing her face with some water, Andrea settle din for her mornign prayers.
Daniel had already completed his prayers...thrice. Unlike his counter part, he HAD been up all night via his KEEP WATCH miracle. He did not ask for that one today though. His small list of prayers was decidedly aggressive. After their meeting with Gerard's contact and the subsequent assassination attempt, he felt there would, sadly, be more blood today.
Andrea will rouse Orsin if he is still asleep after prayers and head out to the safehouse to meet with everyone, getting her potions bought and perhapsa discussing some tactics.
It is a sure thing that there is going to be trouble. If Gerard's contact's conact hasn't gotten in touch then something has happened. I suggest that Lucrezia and Gerard scout ahead and see if anything is amiss before the rest of us approach.
Ready as I'll ever be.
Having put away her fancy clothes last night, Lucrezia awakens and dresses in her everyday clothing and armor.
"I can scout ahead as needed."
Jarvis is already having a cup of nutty coffee and some sticky buns when the group makes there way down to the meeting area. he nods to each one, and devilishly smirks at the half-elf ranger. "The buns are drizzled with a warm cinnamon honey glaze, I highly recommend it." He pops his last bite in his mouth, "Ready or do you care for a quick bite."
Jar, old friend... You never answered my question. Would you ever consider working for me? Gerard waves off food, having had something earlier.
Thank you for your offer, I will just take a roll with me. Andrea gets a cinnamon roll to go.[/b]
I am all set to go. Lucrezia, Gerard, would you please scout ahead to make sure we don't get ambshed again?
"Ooohhh, honey buns...."
Lucrezia happily takes a couple of the warm and sticky buns to east as they traipse along, licking the honey off of her fingers when done.
As they move away from the safe house, Lucrezia will cast message on Andrea and move off to scout ahead.
Javis snickers, "I'm an independent Gerard you know that besides, you planning to overthrow the council?" You understand his tone is more of sensing motive and direction, feeling for useful information.
The group finds it easy going up through the northern gate and back inot the ruined district. One noticeable difference is the pillars of flame from the mayor's mansion have calmed down considerable, almost as if that power has been harnessed. This should remind you that you can pick up the remains of the Grimm, if he was found, along with the body of the usurpers that the devils promised you.
The guards are friendly when you arrive. The recognize you and readily let you go on your way without any hassle or trouble.
"Ooohhh, honey buns...."
Lucrezia happily takes a couple of the warm and sticky buns to east as they traipse along, licking the honey off of her fingers when done.
As they move away from the guards, Lucrezia will cast message on Andrea and move off to scout ahead.
Daniel walks casually at the head of the group, except for the scouts whom he is giving a good lead (up to 100ft if they wish. Within a 6 second run).
He did not walk first out of any sense of Leadership. More because he was aware of the Hellknights absence. This left him as the only heavily Armored warrior in the group. He would need to be in the thick of it straight away to let the casters do their job, and that meant being the most attractive target.
Andrea looks over to where the ruins of the manor are.After we check out Jarvis's contact, let us go retrieve Grimm's remains. Grumm no doubt will want to lay him to rest.
Ahh, I had heard about your companion. A mighty warrior of...questionable morales but a blade for the side of light at least, if rumors be true. Of course, Grumm will appreciate the gesture though I doubt be in much mood for thanks. I am unaware of any task more difficult than outliving thier own child.
The paladin is sincere. He had never really known is parents and was quietly thankful he had never known THAT pain. Though he had lost many fellows at the Worldwound.
Jarvis directs everyone towards the an area where you can watch the alley that leads to the pesh dealer's. "Lets hold up a bit watch the area, for a few minutes."
Gerard, laughs... genuinely delighted. Jarvis, I'm certain that if I was, you'd have heard about it.
Lucrezia I already used your previous perception check which revealed that you see several suspicious eyes taking note of Daniel specifically. You've seen three separate people duck into various alleys and buildings when they observed him approach. You've even seen one shop sign go from "OPEN" to "CLOSED."
After scouting the alley entrance and the area around the entrance for a good 20 to 30 minutes each member is confident there coast is clear from ambush or any unsavory folks that could cause harm.
The alley itself is deserted, but the sound of some folks setting up for that night's dusk market which is set to open nearby that evening is present. merchants and guards are hurrying in and out of the the buildings nearby. A smaller side alley leading to the east comes to an end in the ruins of a collapsed building, while to the south the main alley ends at a tumbled-down old well, now filled in with rubble.
Jarvis looks at the group, "I know you all don't trust me much...I'll lead the way, if you want. His shop is at the end of the alley, it has the red doors."
Gerard takes one more look... Look alive people, Jarvis and I will take point.
Might want to take to the rooftops, Lucrezia. Gerard can probably go ahead with Jarvis whiel Daniel,Orsin and I follow.
Here is the map, North is on the right side of the map.
I assumed Lucrezia and Gerard canvassed the area and noted the rubble filled side alley on east side of the map. The rubble is exceptionally dangerous and risky for cave-ins and collapsing.
Position of red doors?
Jarvis tells you all the way down the alley on on the left. He says there was a wagon near by the door.
Daniel casts his eye about suspiciously. Paladin's where not a common nt u ing in Westcrown. He would be noted in this part of town...
Gerard enters the north end of the alley. Moving south, looking for the wagon.
Andrea, in a totally not paranoid way, loads a bolt into her crossbow.
Just a well honed sense of caution of course.
Blade drawn, Orsin quietly hums a passage from the nursery rhyme, "The Brave Little Dragon".
Andrea whispers a prayer and her shield glows slightly as divine energy flows into it.
Gerard you don't see anyone hiding in or by the wagon.
Looks like smooth sailing.... Gerard winks over his shoulder at Jarvis.
Jarvis walk up near Gerard.
Lucrezia will attempt to take to the rooftops to get a better view of what is going on.
Andrea stsys with Daniel and Orsin.
Lucrezia you don't fall but you only make it half way up.
Lucrezia I put you in a square that you had access to. the one you selected you can't get to as the building and roof block your way.
The person next to Gerard is Jarvis.
Rest of crew?
Follow me, check shadows and alleyways... Looks like a cakewalk.
Gerard approaches the door, alert for anything... unusual. Having never been here, Gerard demonstrates professional caution.
Lucrezia make progress during the first part of her climb, then needs a moment to catch her breath. She is 7.5 feet from the top now.
Gerard you see an alley begin at H15 that goes East towards the massive rubble pile. There is door down the alley that you can see.