Looking to the others and shrugging, Parnell follows Podlow.
While following them Pyrrhus thinks about the rumors he heard so far. "I think almost all the shops have been targeted so far and only them, which is kind of curious... there are a couple houses that could have more goods to make a profit than the shops..."
Pyrrhus shrugs. "But I'm no thief so maybe this is way this doesn't make sense to me..."
Zel sees that more and more people are entering the tavern. He decides that it is time to head home as he picks up his things and head out the door. Once in the streets he notices that it is pretty crowded and he tries his best to not bump into people. He swirls around while trying to avoid a group of halflings and collides with some person and
dropping some of his papers he bends over to pick them up...
Ugh..oh. Excuse me. I am sorry, did not see you there.
Zel looks up at the person he is talking to and stand up straight and looks at the group of people standing in the middle of the street.
hmmm. So you just came from the church then. If you do not mind me asking what jobs have they sent you on this year. Pointing at the church scroll, he steps back to take in the whole group.
-Of course. Tipene explains patiently.
-I honestly believe they have been a bit too generous. First, we need to investigate some thefts here in the local shops. Then we'll head out of the walls to try to solve some things at local farms.
Tipene then thinks better and asks the stranger.
-By the way, do you know anything about...?
Pyrrhus laughs at the old man. "Well, I suppose there is a first time for everything! Never in my life I have heard 'did not see you there'!" Pyrrhus laughs once more before looking ahead in the street, sighing.
"There are too many people around... come, it looks like Like is not around here but I think I can see his ridiculous hat in front of my Forge! Come, I'll clear the way..." Pyrrhus moves ahead, using his size in an intimidating stance to usher people to open way for them. "Moving on people, moving on... I'd hate to step on you..."
The crowd parts ways for the group as it has grown accustomed to Pyrrhus bellowing of not wanting to step on you.
Within a handful of minutes the entire group has made its way to the Giant Ironworks forge.
"I've been here at the Ironworks a few times when I've visited Tykren," explained Parnell. "The way these blacksmiths can hone a blade's edge and keep it for long time is amazing."
"Hey, you need not to flatter me, boy! Save your honeyed tongue to take pretty lady besides you!" Pyrrhus laughs once more before stepping inside his shop and finding Liek. "Please, come in, there is plenty of space inside... if you wish to take a look at something, I have plenty of armors... I can also 'hone a blade's edge amazingly' ha!"
"Liek, we were looking for ya... come over, we have some leads for your investigation!"
Liek perks up after realizing he dozed off slightly. Trying to fulfill his image of the ever vigilant Private Eye, he does his best to hide his surprise.
Pyrhuss, Tipene, you have information? Finally, a break in the case. Thank you for coming to me. Who is the crew? And what is this information?
Liek tries to recall any information, and let's put a big yawn, much to the disappointment of everyone around him.
Sorry, I'm usually better at this, lady and gentlemen. Brains still asleep, didn't sleep very well last night. I am still good for an investigation, but it will have to be more in-depth than me simply searching my brain. Not to be rude to anyone, but I am still unclear on who you all are. I know Pyrrhus, and Tipene, but and I think I saw this handling at the bar last night, but as for the rest of you, lady included, I don't believe we have met.
"Mr. Liek,", spoke the young paladin, "my name is Parnell Ludington of Asmerade."
Introducing the others of our party, particularly speaking for Sierra a second time, would be in bad taste.
"And we would be happy for any assistance you can offer," said Parnell with a respective nod.
It's nice to meet you, Sir. This is my first time to the city and i'm still a bit awestruck. Sierra pauses a moment. We have a list of names of people that have been stolen from. We've been sent to find the thief, which is why we thought you could help us. She glances around, then shyly looks at her feet.
It is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Lundington. As well with you miss. I must admit I have not seen the details of this case before. Never the less, I am on the case. It would be no trouble at all to help out. Since you are in the company of Pyrrhus and Tipene, I will even aid in this case for free, not that money has ever been an issue.
Liek will take a look at the list, and try to see if he can gleam anything from it.
-Mmmm... perhaps we should ask the other store which hasn't been hit yet? In this case, I guess they fear the owner...
Or they are planning to strike. The fact that they haven't yet means little. We should concentrate on the known, and let this other shop keeper know to up security
I recommend while on this case we base ourselves here so we are prepared to catch the thief if they hit here. We need to remain vigilant. If this thief is plotting the next move, then they will undoubtedly be watching, so keep an eye out for anyone who is either watching one if these two shops or someone who passes by frequently.
Liek smiles as he explains this, mentally pelreparing to catch a thief.
Zel looks at each and every person here in the shop. Looks them up and down slowly. Tilts his head to the side sometimes.
Clears his throat.
Please excuse my words as they are just that..words, and not meant to offend or cause grief. It is wise council this young halfling offers. I agree with his assessment of this unusual situation. I am to assume that since all here are being welcomed into the situation that we are forming an alliance of sort. I just bumped into a man on the street and now I am here listening to your words so I guess I am involved one way or another. Besides I do love a good mystery.
Hmmm
He pulls out a small book, ink and a quill. Looking around for a spot to sit the book.
I think that if we are going to move forward with these...uhmm..quests. We should get to know each other a little better and that way we know what each and everyone of us is capable of. Knowledge is the best tools to have when it comes to quests.
he looks at pyrrhus...
not the only tool mind you but the best to have
clearing his throat again
I will start to hopefully put all at ease.
I am Zeladaris-ad-Pellipardus. Amateur historian and practitioner of the Arcane Arts. If is is within my power I can provide insight into history of our realm and that of the arcane, nobility and other assorted mystical topics.
he writes this down in his little book and then looks on at the other.
He waves over the group...
Come on now, I am not getting any younger.
Introductions... good good. I am Liek, private detective. I have solved many cases, and would love to add another to the solved list... especially with the three that have been bugging me for a long time. I also know how to pull through a scrape, as detective work is unfortunately not all just investigation.
well met Master liek....
Next
Tipene seems a bit nervous. -I am Tipene. Sorry if I seem to be in a hurry... Actually, they didn't give us a time limit to finish the trials, but I'd like to finish them as soon as possible.
well met Master Tipene. I hope we can finish these quest as soon as possible.
Heya 'spector! I'm Podlow. Not much more than a farmer with a few good swings of a sword. We had an ale last night before closing. Let's check in with this shopkeep and see if they're suspecting a hit on their store. I'm sure the local merchants talk amongst themselves more than they do to the church.
Moving his eyes from his working and 'taking care' of the weapons presented to him, Pyrrhus addressed the old man.
"Well, I'm Pyrrhus but I guess you already knew that..." He points to a small wooden sign at the wall of his shop with his name. "...what you may not know is that I was also a soldier and my hammer had worst uses in the past, breaking skulls and spines instead of creating tools... I'm note really good in investigating stuff but I'm pretty competent in protecting people."
Very Good and a pleasure to meet you Master Podlow
Zel looks towards Pyrrhus
Master Pyrrhus it is...Well I think all of us will be better off with your protection. I welcome it as a matter of fact.
Zel looks on at the couple standing off to the side and in a kind voice
Come on you two, please do not be shy. We all would like to know who is who in this little group. Please come forward and tell us about yourself
As introductions are under way during the mid-day. There is a sudden commotion outside. A woman yells "STOP THEIF!" And various noises begin to roar through the area. "Come back here you little....." a male voice trails off seeming to pass the shop in a hurry...
Come on now, I am not getting any younger.
Quickly looking around to the others, the young human steps forward.
"Hello, Zeladaris. My name is Parnell Ludington of Asmerade. Paladin of Ceana."As introductions are under way during the mid-day. There is a sudden commotion outside. A woman yells "STOP THEIF!" And various noises begin to roar through the area. "Come back here you little....." a male voice trails off seeming to pass the shop in a hurry...
With reflexes born of experience, Parnell launches himself out the door, to look for the troublemaker.
-[i]Pyrrhus was a soldier? Interesting... I must keep this in mind and talk to him when we have time...[7i]
-STOP THIEF!
Tipene needs a second to react, and then rushes to where the voice is heard from.
-That could be it!- he says, trying to discern the thief.
The second he hears the word thief Leik is out the door, scanning for them. Someone stay and watch the shop!!
Greetings Lord Ledington, Pleasure.
Hearing the commotion be careful, this could be a diversion of sorts
If this is a diversion why do so at mid day....could be the thieves are desperate to get something specific...hmm I wonder
Pyrrhus waits for those in front of him to move before rushing out, avoiding to bull rushing anyone. "Tyra can watch my shop! TYRAAA watch everything!"
"I can't see a thing..." Pyrrhus then looks at Liek and has an idea. He quickly grabs Liek by his coat and lifts him into the air.
Podlow quickly jumps atop the nearest stall to get a better look.
Pyrrhus waits for those in front of him to move before rushing out, avoiding to bull rushing anyone. "Tyra can watch my shop! TYRAAA watch everything!"
[dice=Perception]1d20+0
"I can't see a thing..." Pyrrhus then looks at Liek and has an idea. He quickly grabs Liek by his coat and lifts him into the air.
[Ooc] podlow do a climb check to get on top of the stall...if you succeed on the simple climb then you succeed on the perception... 15 and higher rolls are able to see the direction the possible thief seems to have ran towards the church then went left down a side street. [Ooc]
Pyrrhus waits for those in front of him to move before rushing out, avoiding to bull rushing anyone. "Tyra can watch my shop! TYRAAA watch everything!"
[dice=Perception]1d20+0
"I can't see a thing..." Pyrrhus then looks at Liek and has an idea. He quickly grabs Liek by his coat and lifts him into the air.
Podlow in your rush, as you scramble you misjudge your footing and slip. You catch yourself so you go uninjured however you fail to make it to the top of the stall.
Podlow slips and goes face first into a fresh meat pie. The stall keeper screams at him and pushes him back to the ground.
Sierra had been listening to the others introduce themselves. She really hates to make introductions, so she was waiting until the end.
Before she got the chance, there was a call of thief and everyone went running outside to look.
Looking for the thief suited Sierra just fine.
Being short, she didn't think she would be able to see as well as the others but then she remembered that this was a halfling town. Shorter than her was common.
As she looks up and down the street, Sierra catches a glimpse of someone that might be the thief running towards the church. She calls out to the group, pointing the way she saw the shady fellow go. Look, over there running towards the church. Come on, I bet that's the guy. Not knowing excatly why she thinks its the thief, Sierra takes off at a run anyways, expecting her companions to follow her.
Stopping at a side street, she waits until everyone is with her. They turned left down this side street. But i'm not sure where they went from there.
Sierra had been listening to the others introduce themselves. She really hates to make introductions, so she was waiting until the end.
Before she got the chance, there was a call of thief and everyone went running outside to look.
Looking for the thief suited Sierra just fine.
Being short, she didn't think she would be able to see as well as the others but then she remembered that this was a halfling town. Shorter than her was common.
As she looks up and down the street, Sierra catches a glimpse of someone that might be the thief running towards the church. She calls out to the group, pointing the way she saw the shady fellow go. Look, over there running towards the church. Come on, I bet that's the guy. Not knowing excatly why she thinks its the thief, Sierra takes off at a run anyways, expecting her companions to follow her.
Stopping at a side street, she waits until everyone is with her. They turned left down this side street. But i'm not sure where they went from there.[dice=Perception]1d20+3
Ha, we saw the same guy. Parnell, please put me down so we can go after him! Liek will say grinning ear to ear.
She is good, maybe I could try to get an apprentice detective. A human could help dealing in all things tall people can do, like intimidating, and seeing over crowds.
The young paladin quickly sets Liek down with a quick "Sorry."
Parnell follows after the investigator.
Tipene is a bit slow to react, but in the end he runs towards the suspicious figure, hoping to not have lost his chance.
By the everyone had made it to the alley where the thief had turn down, no one could seem to see the thief in the general area. There are rows and rows of buildings, some of them two story tall. It is a darker section of the small but growing town. Some of these buildings are known to be empty as it is still under development. There has been much debate on making the section homes, or for commerce. Perhaps both is most likely to come to pass.
As it stands only ten percent of the buildings are actually in known use. There is not much in the way of light, as the buildings tend to block the sunlight through the alley ways that run throughout the buildings. The streets are dry and hard as there hasn't been much rain in the last few days.
"Hmm." The young paladin removed his backpack and from it he drew a torch and two bits of flint and steel. With two strikes, the sparks flew from the flint to the awaiting torch.
"Well, if there was a part of Tykren in which one needed a hangout, this would be it," spoke Parnell.
"I can't count on my ability to perceive evil, because not all thieves are evil."
Parnell then bent down to use the torchlight to see if he could see any recent footprints that might have stood out.
Seeing that finding tracks is going to be a hard work, better left for experts, Tipene chooses to go to the shop tender that alerted of the thief, and ask some questions.
-Maybe the guy was able to see his face, or something...
Greetings Lord Ledington, Pleasure.
Hearing the commotion be careful, this could be a diversion of sorts
If this is a diversion why do so at mid day....could be the thieves are desperate to get something specific...hmm I wonder
As you look around you notice several things that are of high quality craft. You might even consider some pieces to be borderline master quality. Yet nothing here seems to give off any particular glow about it. Which in reality doesn't surprise you, as from all the knowledge you have gained about magic, it doesn't seem to like to part with the mountains.
Parnell- You are unable to see any foot prints to guide yourself with.
Tipene- Okay you head back through the crowd and seek out the merchant who shouted Thief.
You find yourself in front of a street stall called "Home and Hearth", ran by a little old halfling female. And just as the title eludes to you can find just about anything one might need for your home here.
The little elder lady sees you approach and speaks in a gingerly tone, "Yes lad, what might I help you find this lovely day? Hmm, by the look of ye, I think you might need a traveling tent...I think I have one of those around here...." She begins to search for you.