It might be known to some. says the Daughter of Mishakel.
Zsar looks down at the loud gnome and takes his hand, I am Zsar... Your loud aren't you? Zsar nods to Red, And this is my Companion... Red... And this is Slizz, my closest friend the large lizard lifts it's head when his name is spoken.
Red nods to the gnome in greeting.
The gnome offers his h and to the others also.
Gaurm nods to the very small person, shaking his hand carefully as his own hand envelops much of Theo's hand and forearm, "Greetings to you as well, Theodore."
"Ah... hello," says Brogg a bit awkwardly as he munches on a whole head of lettuce.
Theo approaches the half-ogre.
Have you ever mixed the chopped lettuce with others foods? Chopped carrots, onions, tomatoes. Oh, cheese and even chicken!
"Yeah. I'm just hungry, and this is one of the things that was on the food platter," Brogg explains. "Are you a cook?"
Theo flips his wrist.
Appearing in his hand, the gnome waves a wooden cooking spoon.
I like to dabble a bit.
Gaurm regards the gnome with happy eyes; cooks were among his favorite people!
"Well, that's a good hobby," says Brogg. "Must be less expensive to eat smaller portions! I can't do a lot of cooking dabbling because if I burn something or ruin it I can't really afford it."
Theo claps Brogg on his shoulder--error--hip.
I don't actually have any formal training in the culinary arts, but I am always willing to take a turn.
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The serving girl approaches the two Half-Ogres, "Sirs, your baths are complete, as warm as I could make them..."
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The barkeep looks to Eldren, "What will you and the Gnome be having?"
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Draven looks to you Huru, "Do you know something Revered Daughter?"
I would speak with the Revered Son of Astarin she simply says.
The gnome arches an eyebrow....
"Since it looks like we'll be in company for a while, let me by ya'll a drink" says Eddie, indicating the "security". Eddie motions for drinks from the Bartender for those who will take them.
Taking note of the man's coldness, Eldren at first thinks nothing of it. Still, his curiosity prevails.
"I think a glass of wine, something not too strong, would be nice," he answers in a casual enough manner. "As for my friend," he continues, stressing the word referring to Theodore and intentionally avoiding referring to his race, "I really am not sure. But I am certain he can speak for himself."
He pauses for a moment, centering himself, and then speaks up again. "Forgive me if I presume too much, but is something the matter, my good man? I somehow feel we have gotten off on the wrong foot here, as I detect a certain... aloofness?"
Red snorts but says very little. He spends time sizing up everyone at the table and his surroundings and tries to hide his discomfort.
Theodore looks up at the minotaur.
I bet that you could just squash me!, the small gnome smiles.
"Oh, I don't think any of us would want to smash a cook," says Brogg. "I like tasty food more than I like squashing people."
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For a few minutes the room is quiet until Father Dent and Acolyte Kara finally return.
Father Dent channels positive energy healing any remaining wounds on the Captain, "Thank you all for stepping in and assisting us this day. This event is troubling indeed. Especially with so many Revered Sons and Daughters present in the city. That such a brazen attack was carried out and in broad daylight speaks to the desperation of these perpetrators. Did you recognize either of them Remytheus?"
Remy shakes his head, "No I did not Revered Son though I suspect the attempt has something to do with what happened to my parents".
father Dent nods in agreement, "I shall have to speak with the Captain of the Watch about tightening security while this Conference takes place. I assure you my Elven friends, this shall not happen again!"
Kara interjects, "Perhaps we can let Remy rest now after his ordeal, I will watch over him Father Dent".
Captain Rathalmar speaks, "I would interview the would be assassin.."
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The barkeep frowns at Eldren, "Any friend of a black robe is no friend of mine Sir. They are not to be trusted with their black magic... You should stay away from that one unless you're one too but hidin' under this colorful garb you got on".
He gets to preparing drinks for Eldren and Theo as well as large round of ale served in pitchers for the Half-Ogres and the Minotaur.
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The serving girl clears her throat and states, "Sirs your baths, quickly before they get cold!"
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The door opens and in walks an armored man wearing an insignia of the city heavily armored and flanked by four well armed and armored warriors. "Good day Tom, Elaina, Trudy". he addresses the barkeep and the serving girls.
"I was told that we had been invaded by outsiders I just did not believe it until now. I am Captain Tarjun of Tarsis Watch. Tell me, strangers, what's your business here?" There is no doubt he is addressing your assembled crew.
Son of Astarin, if I might have a moment of your time before any questioning takes place? she asks/
"I was just gonna take a bath. Now it's gonna be cold."
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Gaurm stands at the serving girl's urgent reminder, "My apologies, I will go mak-"
He stops speaking as the city guard arrives to harass him for no reason. His face finally shows a little irritation, but his voice remains calm, "Is it your custom to find and question all peaceful visitors to your city? Is your city guard so lacking in manpower, Captain, that a bare handful are considered an invasion? I am here because I accompanied my employer here. He is conducting whatever business brought him here. I am trying to peacefully enjoy a meal and a bath. Which will now be cold. Thank you."
Zsar watches... Still silent. Gods know how inept he was at talking with others, but at least he was Keen enough to know when to keep his mouth shut.
Theo finishes his tasty beverage.
He looks at the guards.
The gnome sighs...
He looks to the other two wizards, as it's their people more than his...
"We're all just here enjoying a drink, sir. Is that a problem?"
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Captain Tarjun glares at Gaurm until the serving wench that he just named Trudy, the one you spoke with outside and who filled the baths, interrupts, "Let me guess, Brent Farswood went running to you once he left this place. Sorry Captain but you should well know by now that the man is a no good liar who hates anyone that don't look, talk, and act like him. You want to arrest trouble makers, arrest him and his cronies!"
The Captain looks to Tom, "Is that so Tom?"
Tom gulps and sighs, "I'm afraid so sir. These folk ain't done nothing but look scary, been real respectful of the place and of me, even when I was rude to 'em".
The Captain narrows his eyes and looks back at the table, "Just the same, even if you are all just having a drink and doing guard duty, I'd like to know your names and where you are all staying. Then you can get back to yer drinks and yer baths. I of course, apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. Understand that when folk like yerselves come to Tarsis, it's usually behind an army of barbarians or at the prow of a pirate ship..."
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"Of course", replies Father Dent. He steps out into the hallway with you a troubled look on his face.
"Revered Daughter, what is it you cannot tell me in front of your allies and my Acolyte?"
We should go away to a private place, Father. Do you speak Elven? she inquires.
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He switches to common, "Remy? Are you sure of this? His parents had no Noble breeding or airs about them. Both were half-elves and both seemed rather content, more content I daresay than most of the half-elves I have met. They had little in the way of means and when they passed I allowed Remy to stay here as he had no means of his own to support himself or that House his parents owned.
What proof do you have of this Revered Daughter?"
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This satisfying image is quickly replaced in his mind with a view from inside a jail cell.
Gaurm takes a deep breath takes a deep breath, obviously mastering his reaction and modifying what he had been about to say, before speaking in a calm, respectful tone, After all, it never ends well when I lose my temper, "Please forgive my frustration, Captain. It is understandable, but tiring to be met with unending suspicion simply because of one's heritage. My name is Gaurm. I am staying here in a room rented for me by my employer."
He looks over at Trudy, "I am guessing that Brent Farswood is the brilliant individual who looked upset that he could not goad me into a fight?"
Gaurm turns back to the captain, "It is true, Captain, that I simply want a meal, a hopefully warm bath, a soft bed, and to protect my employer. I will do no good service to him if I start invading your city."
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I do not know if the elves can aid you but I am sure that if you look you can find some neutral third party who can aid you in this endeavor. For now we must keep it to ourselves, not even Remy can know. Unless of course you would counsel that he know the truth..."
Red looks on at the exchange between the half ogre and the captain of the guard and drinks from his tankard steadily.
Zsar wishes he knew what to say... But preferably liked to be the neutral party.
He drank his ale along side the Minotaur
Just visiting, sir.
Eddie will give names on behalf of his group, though he's careful to conveniently avoid any of the potentially details of them, such as the black robe.
"My name is Eldren Vacaris, Captain," the pale mage introduces himself, a small bow of his head accompanying his words. "Mostly visiting after meeting up with Theo here," he says. "As for where we are staying, well," he continues, pausing for buta moment to glance at the Black robe, "it appears we are staying here actually."
He smiles then, a friendly smile. "And I can assure you I have never been on a pirate ship. Well, not yet anyway."
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The Captain lets out a sigh, "Of course if you were an advanced scout party the smart move would be to move about in plain sight.
Any more trouble with the locals you come see me you hear? I don't want things to escalate, I have enough problems with burglars and pick-pockets what with all the visiting Clerics in the city for this meeting they are having. You all have a nice afternoon". Though he says it with as much warmth as he can muster there is not sincerity in it.
Trudy turns to Gaurm and Brogg, "Give me five more minutes and I'll heat the bath up again ok?"
With the Captain gone all but a lone local exit the Red Dragon. They seem a bit more at ease as they glance in the direction of the large and well armored group after the visit by the City Guard.
As you go back to your eating and drinking the lone local man approaches, "Well met. I'm Haskin, Haskin Deacon. What the Captain just said ain't no lie. The Barbarians out on the plains have become a lot more aggressive as of late. Testing patrols, sometimes riding alongside but never attacking merchants making runs to the north.
The pirates though, they've been pretty active to the east.
Either way, its dangerous times. I could use folks like yourselves, if you're available of course to maybe dissuade some of these threats".
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Perhaps the Wizards who aided you earlier I the battle against the would be assassins? Not the Black Robe unless well vetted but the human male and the gnome seemed interested in aiding and to no benefit of their own".
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For now, I shall keep him close to you and your people as a guide. In the meantime, if you could please try and track down those who seek to harm him and find out why!"
[ooc]The Wizards stated they were heading to the Red Dragon Inn. You could head there, to interrogate the assassin, or to visit the cleric of Mishakal who tried to save Remy's parents when they were murdered.
"Well, this town is willing to sell me a drink, a meal, and a warm bath. Any town willing to do that is on my side, an' that means my sword arm is on theirs," says Brogg with an air of simple conviction.